{"id": 53648, "summary": [{"text": "wirecash is a digital money transfer marketplace where customers can compare remittance services and complete money transfers online .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "with one login , customers can evaluate money transfer services based on brand , price , recipient payout option , along with other criteria .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "money transfers completed through wirecash are then safely processed and distributed worldwide to recipients .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "founded in 2005 , the company previously operated atmcash , prior to establishing wirecash .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "the company was founded by ran grushkowsky and jonathan cooper , and is based in santa monica , ca . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "wirecash", "paragraphs": ["be a wirecash customer that has completed a successful wirecash transfer before recommending wirecash .\nrecommend friends to wirecash via the means provided by wirecash - and only via the means provided .\nentire agreement . the disclaimers herein outline the wirecash service , which you agree to in initiating a transaction via wirecash . agreements between you , wirecash and its money transfer providers govern your use of the service , superseding any prior agreements between you and wirecash .\nprivacy policy . by initiating a transaction via wirecash , you acknowledge and consent to wirecash ' s privacy policy which is an agreement between you and wirecash . the privacy policy can be found on our website .\nwirecash began life as atmcash . com , a joint venture among cooper , wirecash co - founder and chief technology officer ran grushkowsky and cleveland\u2019s keybank .\nwirecash is an online marketplace for international money transfers . wirecash works with licensed money transfer companies , offering their services online . customers can search , compare and send money with multiple money transfer companies directly through the wirecash marketplace .\nwirecash and its money transfer partners may make money on fees and while exchanging currencies .\nwirecash specializes in online money transfers and does not offer any other products or services .\ncongrats to # wirecash and # transfer - to , award winners and msba members .\nabout wirecash wirecash is the first and only marketplace for international money transfers . wirecash offers u . s . residents online access to a range of money transfer , bill payment , and top up providers to send money home to family and friends in over 100 countries . wirecash is based in santa monica , ca . visit urltoken for more information .\nfor subsequent transfers , you simply log in to your wirecash account to initiate the process .\nexpect additional exciting news from wirecash in the coming months regarding new partners and key hires .\nread full release at urltoken wirecash marketplace for money transfers grows with addition of ping express .\nwirecash has a trustscore of 7 . 1 out of 10 with trustpilot as of this writing . of the reviews , 75 % are excellent , giving wirecash an overall rating of great .\nabout wirecash urltoken is the marketplace for international money transfers . wirecash offers us residents online access to a range of money transfer , bill payment , and mobile reload providers to send money home to family and friends in over 100 countries . wirecash is based in santa monica , ca .\ntransfer must not be declined at any time or for any reason by wirecash or its partners .\ntransfers must not be declined at any time or for any reason by wirecash or its partners .\nabout wirecash wirecash is the online marketplace for international money transfers , enabling u . s . residents to compare services and complete money transfers with a range of companies , to 100 + countries .\nwirecash is the largest marketplace for international money transfers . wirecash offers u . s . residents online access to a range of money transfer , bill payment , and topup providers to send money home to family and friends in over 100 countries . wirecash is based in santa monica , ca .\nthousands of customers trust wirecash and its service providers every day . here are a few recent examples :\nthousands of customers trust wirecash and its service providers every day . send to these countries and more !\nwirecash , an online marketplace for international remittances , has added the brazilian company pontual to its platform .\nlooking to offer your money transfer services online ? wirecash is an expert in bringing down all the barriers of sending money online - the obvious and the not so obvious ones . partner with wirecash today .\nthe firms offered through the wirecash marketplace are in many cases the preferred provider of money transfer services to specific destination countries . prior to wirecash the services of these offline firms were unavailable to consumers online .\nthe technology and software underlying the service or distribution in connection therewith are the property of wirecash , and the money transfer providers it works with . any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by wirecash .\nlicenses . wirecash is not a licensed money transmitter . however all money transmitters offered through the wirecash website and platform are state - licensed . their licenses can be found on the respective state and fincen websites .\nwirecash customers across the country can now utilize pontual ' s broad network to send money quickly and easily throughout central and south america ,\nwirecash ' s co - founder ran grushkowsky said in the release .\nwirecash released its money transfer platform in march . it plans to announce similar partnerships in the coming months .\nand that\u2019s where santa monica startup wirecash sees big dollars \u2013 and pesos , rupees and shekels , too .\nno , wirecash limits transfers to people you know personally . you cannot use it for any commercial purpose .\nwirecash is all about enabling remittance providers to more easily process successful payment transactions from any platform and any region of the world using their marketplace wirecash . com . i bring years of experience in helping the biggest companies\nwirecash , the online marketplace for international money transfers today announced it will now offer the services of ping express .\nwirecash processes most transfers within one to two working days . in some instances , the process might take longer .\nwirecash , an online marketplace for international remittances , has added the brazilian company pontual to its platform .\nwirecash is the first and only marketplace for international money transfers . wirecash offers u . s . residents online access to a range of money transfer , bill payment , and top up providers to send money home to family and friends in over 100 countries . wirecash is based in santa monica , ca . visit urltoken for more information .\nand co - founder of wirecash . \u201cadding a large , standout brand marks a significant step forward for wirecash , as well as maxi , as their money transfer services can now be accessed from any computer or smartphone . \u201d\nwirecash plans to announce the addition of more money transfer companies and service providers to its marketplace in the coming months .\nthe money transfer companies that wirecash spotlights are , in most cases , preferred service providers to the destination countries in question . many of these companies were predominantly offline , and so they started offering their services only after wirecash entered the picture . in this sense , wirecash is the first online marketplace that gives americans access to popular offline money transfer companies .\nwirecash enables customers to send money online using a bank account , debit card , or credit card . in most cases\nuse our comparison calculator to assess the transfer fees , exchange rates and other details of wirecash against our money transfer partners .\nbonus is added automatically to your next transfer after your friend completes their first transfer with wirecash . no limits but restrictions apply .\nwirecash plans to announce the addition of more bill payment and money transfer providers to its money transfer marketplace in the coming weeks .\nwirecash allows for one - time transfers transfers . it doesn\u2019t offer such tools as forward contracts , limit orders or spot orders .\n\u201coffline money transfer companies in many cases are the preferred consumer choice to specific destination countries but prior to wirecash\u2019s technology , most were excluded from the online market . essentially , the companies offered online through wirecash cannot be found online anywhere else , \u201d lemberger said .\nthe addition of pontual to the wirecash marketplace expands the choices currently available to wirecash customers wishing to send money to family and friends throughout latin america . pontual enables direct money transfers to accounts at all banks in brazil , as well as throughout central and south america .\nurltoken is the marketplace for international money transfers . wirecash offers us residents online access to a range of money transfer , bill payment , and mobile reload providers to send money home to family and friends in over 100 countries . wirecash is based in santa monica , ca .\nthrough the new arrangement , u . s . residents can send money online to brazil with pontual through the wirecash website . pontual ' s services are also available throughout central and south america , the santa monica , calif . - based wirecash said in a monday news release .\nwirecash now provides u . s . residents the widest breadth of international cross - border remittance services and payout options to more than 100 countries\nwirecash is the marketplace for online money transfers . customers may compare services and send money with multiple money transfer companies from one online location .\ncustomer updates . you must promptly update us with any change in your email address and telephone number by email and receive confirmation thereof . if wirecash does not have correct contact information , wirecash may not be able to notify you with important information or changes in your transaction status .\nquestions , notifications , and requests for refunds or further information can be sent to wirecash , as follows : online at customerservice @ urltoken .\ndisputes with wirecash . if a dispute arises between you and wirecash , our goal is to learn about and address your concerns . if we are unable to address your concerns to your satisfaction , we will seek to provide you with a neutral and cost - effective means of resolving the dispute quickly . disputes between you and wirecash regarding the service may be reported to our customer service department . ( see section 17 below ) .\nonline campaign : jonathan cooper , left , ran grushkowsky and logan lemberger at internet remittance business wirecash\u2019s headquarters in santa monica . photo by ringo chiu .\nwirecash is the first and only online marketplace to offer u . s . residents access to traditional offline money transfer companies . money transfers can be received via bank account deposit , agent pick - up , home delivery , and mobile among other options . wirecash allows consumers to send money smarter , to complete the online money transfer that fits their needs best . wirecash is based in santa monica , ca . for more information , please visit urltoken .\nwirecash serves as the authorized delegate of multiple licensed money transfer providers . as such , wirecash offers services of licensees to us residents to compare brands , rates , distribution options , and initiate money transfers in one online location . customers can return to do subsequent transactions with the same or different licensed service providers .\nbut wirecash is taking a different approach to effecting change within the industry : work directly with smaller , pre - existing money - transfer companies to offer users lower fees and more sending options . using these partnerships , wirecash gives users a new way to transmit funds from the u . s . to recipients abroad .\nwirecash is dedicated to securely protecting the information and privacy of all consumers . this privacy policy discloses the practices for wirecash ( urltoken ) and applies solely to information collected by this website . our privacy policy may be updated from time to time and will be posted on this page . the policy outlines the following :\n\u201cexpanding our platform to include international bill payments and mobile recharges further establishes wirecash as the premier one - stop online destination for all international value transfers for u . s . residents providing financial assistance to their family abroad , \u201d said ran grushkowsky , co - founder of wirecash . \u201cwirecash has a wide range of options and solutions to choose from , enabling a customer to send cash to their mother , pay their grandmother\u2019s electric bill , or add minutes to their brother\u2019s mobile phone . \u201d\nwirecash leverages proprietary technology , including the latest machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to be one of the very few money transfer companies to offer instant ach .\ninformation provided or posted by customers on our publicly accessible blog . do not post sensitive , private personal information including : email , address , or wirecash transaction information .\ncharges . for each transaction that you submit there may be a transaction fee dictated by the service provider you selected from the wirecash marketplace , plus the transaction amount . you agree to pay this transaction fee , to the service provider , which will be collected by wirecash . additional charges may apply depending on selected service and payment method . payment is due at the time your transaction is submitted for processing . wirecash only accepts payment in u . s . dollars . if you submit a transaction that results in wirecash being charged non - sufficient fund fees , chargeback fees , or other similar fees , you agree to reimburse us for all such fees . for transactions funded from the sender ' s bank account , you agree that wirecash may , if necessary credit your bank as part of our effort to confirm ownership of the account .\nthe wirecash staff . from left : logan lemberger , micah blu , jonathan cooper ( co - founder ) , ran grushkowsky ( co - founder ) , roberto ricardo .\nso , backed by more than $ 5 million from an institutional investor , cooper and grushkowsky launched wirecash . logan lemberger joined as vice president of business development in 2013 .\nwirecash officially launched its money transfer platform in march 2015 and plans to announce the addition of more money transfer companies and service providers to its marketplace in the coming months .\n# startup instawires . com - send # money # globally , in an instant . # cash # moneywire # wiremoney # wirecash # vc # venturecapital # banking # payments\nplus , with wirecash insights\u2122 , we\u2019ll provide you with the intelligence and the tools to retain control of your business . our technology and platform allow you to set your exchange rates and fees with the insight of what other money transfer services are offering . this allows you to balance your profitability targets and your volume . this is the wirecash marketplace .\nwirecash . com , an online and mobile marketplace for international money transfers , has signed an agreement to offer the services of maxi money services , a us licensed money transmitter .\ndisclaimer : i am part of the team at wirecash , which is an online marketplace for international money transfers to 100 + countries . we hope to be a part of your money transfer but our goal is for you to find the best money transfer option for you ! customers are already using wirecash for the exact purpose of paying developers in russia .\ninitially , wirecash is partnering with cuallix and other providers to enable consumers to pay family bills including utilities , financial services , taxes , telephone , cable , and internet . the platform is well established in countries like mexico , where vendors payable through the wirecash marketplace now include nextel , cablevision , telnor , telmex , movistar , cfe , infonavit , and sky .\nwirecash ' s mission is to make those money senders available the way most americans prefer to shop nowadays - via the internet - while taking a cut in the process .\nthat ' s why wirecash has turned to\nvoiceprints\nto help verify payments . a voiceprint comprises hundreds of mathematical models measuring traits such as tone , cadence and pitch\nwirecash enables customers to send money online using a bank account , debit card , or credit card . in most cases funds are available to recipients in 100 + countries in minutes .\nyou can reach customer service by phone at 323 - 388 - 4210 , email or live chat . wirecash also has a handy faq section on its website that may have your answer .\nwirecash ceo and co - founder ran grushkowsky said : \u201cmaxi money services is a significant brand to add to our marketplace . their unique money transfer services will be well received by online consumers . adding a large , standout brand marks a significant step forward for wirecash , as well as maxi , as their money transfer services can now be accessed from any computer or smartphone . \u201d\nimproperly filed litigation . all claims you bring against wirecash must be resolved in accordance with section 13 of this agreement . all claims filed or brought contrary to section 34 shall be considered improperly filed , and a breach of this agreement . should you file a claim contrary to section 13 , wirecash may recover attorneys ' fees and costs ( including in - house attorneys and paralegals ) up to $ 1 , 000 . 00 usd from you , provided that wirecash has notified you in writing of the improperly filed claim , and you have failed to promptly withdraw the claim .\nwirecash partners primarily with companies who previously operated strictly offline . senders can compare and choose among these companies \u2013 which include girosol , pontual , and prabhu \u2013 when preparing a remittance for processing .\nthe delivery of the funds is provided by the licensed money transfer providers . you agree to abide by the terms and conditions imposed by your selected service provider when conducting a transaction using wirecash .\nthe fees you\u2019ll pay to use the services of wirecash depend on the country you\u2019re sending money to , the service provider you select , the amount you wish to send and how you\u2019re sending it .\nwe are very excited to add pontual to our online marketplace . wirecash customers across the country can now utilize pontual ' s broad network to send money quickly and easily throughout central and south america ,\nsaid ran grushkowsky , co - founder of wirecash .\npontual ' s trusted relationships within the local brazilian and latin american communities uniquely position them for success in our money transfer marketplace .\nwirecash has a wide range of options and solutions to choose from , enabling a customer to send cash to their mother , pay their grandmother\u2019s electric bill , or add minutes to their brother\u2019s mobile phone .\nbut wirecash is taking a different approach to effecting change within the industry : work directly with smaller , pre - existing money - transfer companies to offer users lower fees and more sending options .\nunauthorized transactions . wirecash or its money transfer providers may cancel any transaction and close any account that it suspects is being utilized for any of the following activities ( without limitation ) : sexually - oriented materials or services ; gambling activities ; fraud ; money - laundering ; funding terrorist organizations ; purchase or sale of tobacco , firearms , prescription drugs , or other controlled substances ; or sending money to a recipient that has violated the wirecash or its providers\u2019 terms of service . if you use the service in connection with illegal conduct , wirecash reserves the right to report you to the appropriate law enforcement agency or agencies .\ncommercial transactions . wirecash is not intended to be used for commercial purposes , including for purchases of goods or payments for services of any kind . you agree that you will only use the service to send money to people that you know personally and for personal reasons . if wirecash discovers you are using the service to purchase goods or services , we may cancel your transaction ( s ) and close your account .\n\u201cjoining the wirecash money transfer marketplace is a key step in the expansion of our business , \u201d said arthur avetisian , managing member of moneytun . \u201cour distribution network continues to expand , now reaching over 60 , 000 locations . together with wirecash , we will provide fast , convenient , and inexpensive online money transfer services to armenia , russia , ukraine and the rest of eastern europe from the united states . \u201d\nwirecash will make every effort not to debit your payment instrument after receiving your request for cancellation . however , in some cases , wirecash may have initiated an irreversible request for funds from your financial institution prior to receiving your request for cancellation . in such cases , your payment instrument may be debited even if you have cancelled your transaction . in this case , the refund will be initiated once the payment is completed .\nlos angeles , calif . , nov . 2 , 2015 ( globe newswire ) - - via prweb - wirecash , the online marketplace for international money transfers , today announced the addition of pontual ' s remittance services to its money transfer platform . u . s . residents may now send money online with pontual , the leading money remittance provider from the u . s . to brazil , exclusively through the wirecash website .\nchief executive jonathan cooper embraces the air travel analogy , comparing wirecash to expedia inc . in bellevue , wash . , which allows prospective travelers to search for , compare and book flights all on a single site .\nif you\u2019re a new user , you\u2019ll need to visit wirecash\u2019s website and select the country you wish to transfer funds to . from there , you can see the transfer methods and service providers available in that country .\neligible users . you must be at least eighteen ( 18 ) years old to access or use wirecash as a sender . you must be able to form legally binding contracts under applicable law . other restrictions may apply .\nthose who want to select from different services . wirecash works by matching senders with partnered companies to make the transfer through . depending on the country you\u2019re sending to , you may be able to pick from one or more .\n) today announced the launch of the first and only online money transfer marketplace . wirecash has integrated a wide range of recognizable and respected traditional offline money transfer companies onto its platform , providing us residents access to their services .\nthird - party service providers under contract with wirecash that help us with our business operations , such as transaction processing , fraud prevention , and marketing . this is only for the purposes of providing you with your requested services .\nconsumer fraud alert : protect yourself from scams and fraud . only complete transactions to people you know , safeguard your password , complete transfers for yourself and not on behalf of others . wirecash may be used for legal purposes only . please let us know immediately if you believe someone is trying to scam or defraud you or if your wirecash username or password have been lost or stolen by email at customerservice @ urltoken and put report fraud in the subject line .\n\u201cwe are pleased to add ping express to our expanding marketplace . their technology - focused approach and proprietary distribution provide wirecash customers excellent options for sending money to africa , \u201d said ran grushkowsky , ceo and co - founder of wirecash . \u201ceven today , there are insufficient options to send money online to africa , with costs remaining especially high . we look forward to working together with ping express to provide affordable and efficient online money transfer services to countries across africa . \u201d\n\u201cwe\u2019re excited to join the wirecash money transfer marketplace , offering our low - cost and instant money transfer services . we\u2019re continuing to create an environment that puts smiles on the faces of families and friends throughout africa . \u201d said anslem oshionebo , ceo and president of ping express . \u201cwe\u2019re dedicated to providing the nigerian and ghanaian diaspora communities in the united states with the best all - around money transfer services . working with wirecash enhances our ability to do just that . \u201d\noperating as an online money transfer marketplace , wirecash sends money to more than 50 countries the world over . you can also compare multiple money transfer companies across such parameters as distribution methods , payout options , exchange rates and transfer fees .\nwith one seamless login , consumers can transparently compare and complete money transfers based on brand , price , recipient payout option , along with other criteria . money transfers completed through wirecash are safely processed and distributed worldwide to recipients in minutes .\nwirecash has signed agreements in place with five licensed money transmitters , and is currently processing online money transfers to over 60 countries . more partners are being integrated and the company expects to announce additional agreements and global distribution in the near future .\njun 07 , 2016 - prunder ground . com - wirecash , the online marketplace for international money transfers today announced it will now offer the services of ping express . ping express , provides a technology platform that enables its members to . . .\nother charges . wirecash is not responsible for any fees or charges that may be imposed by the financial institutions associated with your payment instruments . for example ( without limitation ) , your credit card issuer may charge you a cash advance fee and interest if you use a credit card as a payment instrument . wirecash is not responsible for any non - sufficient funds charges , chargeback fees , or other similar charges that might be imposed on you by your bank , credit card issuer , or other provider .\nverification . recipients may be required to prove their identity before receiving funds by presenting valid , unexpired identification document ( s ) from a list of acceptable forms of identification . in addition , recipients may be required to provide a number and / or other , similar identifier associated with their transaction . you give wirecash permission to store all such data , as necessary to provide the service . please verify account information and bank details are correct prior to submitting your transaction because wirecash is not responsible for detecting inaccuracies .\nin the ecommerce world to maxmise conversion while minimizing fraud risk from every region of the world . one of the keys to the success of wirecash is the ability to ensure safe fraud free transactions , at a price point that makes sense for money remittance .\nidentity and location information . you authorize wirecash to request your mobile carrier to use your subscriber details for verifying your identity . those details may include name , billing address , email , and phone number . this information may also include location information , if available .\nlimited time offer . promotion may end at any time with or without notice . wirecash reserves the right to end this promotion at any time but any eligible transfer submitted prior to the cancellation will receive the promotion . final end date will be posted in this website .\nexcept for claims under section 2102 of the california financial code arising from transactions originating in california , in no event shall wirecash , its suppliers , vendors , service providers , or their respective subsidiaries , officers , agents , partners , employees or consultants be liable for any direct , indirect , incidental , special , consequential or exemplary damages beyond the sum of $ 500 . 00 ( in addition to refunding the transaction amount and transaction fees ) , including but not limited to , damages for loss of profits , goodwill , use , data or other intangible losses ( even if wirecash has been advised of the possibility of such damages ) resulting from negligence on the part of wirecash , its suppliers , vendors , service providers , or their respective subsidiaries , officers , agents , partners , employees or consultants .\ngeneral . wirecash or the licensed money transmitters we work with may , at any time and in our sole discretion , refuse any transaction or limit the amount to be transferred , either on a per transaction basis or on an aggregated basis without prior notice . any such limits may be imposed on individual accounts or on related accounts or households , in wirecash ' s sole discretion . we reserve the right at any time , and from time to time , to modify or discontinue the service ( or any part thereof ) with or without notice .\nwirecash reserves the right to deem any transfer ineligible from this promotion for any reason including transfers and / or users that , including but not limited to , appear to be fraudulent , are potentially intended to abuse this promotion , or it do not comply to our user agreement .\nran grushkowsky , co - founder and cto of wirecash said , \u201cstopping payment fraud is instrumental to safely process online money remittance transactions . prior to our launch we invested heavily in our transformative technology to prevent fraud and facilitate the transition and ongoing online operations of offline money transfer companies . \u201d\nno waiver . the failure of wirecash to exercise or enforce any right , provision , or clause of these disclaimers shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision and shall not guarantee that wirecash will repeat any such actions in the future . if any provision of the disclaimers are found by an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid , the parties nevertheless agree that the arbitrator or court should endeavor to give appropriately valid effect to the intention of the disclaimers as reflected in the provision , and the other provisions of the disclaimers shall remain in full force and effect .\nwirecash , the marketplace for online money transfers , today announced the launch of cross - border international bill pay and mobile phone reloads for u . s . residents . the addition of these services enables customers to instantly pay for their family members bills or mobile phone minutes in over 100 countries .\nin order to access and retain communications , you must have : ( i ) an internet browser that supports 128 - bit encryption , ( ii ) an email account and the capability to read email from wirecash , and ( iii ) a device and internet connection capable of supporting the foregoing .\nforeign currencies . money transfer service providers offered by wirecash usually make money when you pay for a transaction in one currency and the transaction is paid out in another currency , which is based on the difference between the exchange rate at which the foreign currency is bought and the exchange rate provided to you .\nwirecash leverages its proprietary fraud minimizing technology to provide the services of traditional offline money transfer companies online . the company believes its collection of preferred brands , along with its superior fraud prevention technology , is the core of its sustainable competitive advantage in the low margin / high - risk industry of online money remittance .\nmaxi money services president and ceo luis cerrilla said : \u201ci\u2019m very excited to announce our entrance into the wirecash money transfer marketplace . we can now leverage the online and mobile channel to serve a new segment of customers that we were not serving before . it is an excellent progression in the growth of our business . \u201d\n\u201cwe\u2019re thrilled to welcome cruz to our team during this exciting period of expansion for the company , \u201d said ran grushkowsky , ceo and co - founder of wirecash . \u201chis experience developing and managing large - scale marketing campaigns within the money transfer industry positions him to have an immediate and significant impact on our growth . \u201d\nin the course of using the services available through wirecash , you may be asked for your name , billing address , email address , and telephone number ( s ) . we may also collect certain sensitive payment information from you such as your bank account number , credit or debit card number , and date of birth .\nthe website , text , graphics , links , buttons , logos , and images , as well as all other wirecash patents , copyrights , trademarks , trade secrets , service marks , logos , and product and service names are owned exclusively by wirecash . you may not display , use , copy , or modify the wirecash intellectual property in any manner . you are authorized solely to view and retain a copy of the pages of our websites for your own personal , non - commercial use . you may not : ( i ) engage in or use any automated devices , data mining , robots , scraping or similar data gathering or extraction methods to access or use the service ; ( ii ) modify , copy , frame , scrape , rent , lease , loan , sell , distribute or create derivative works based on the service , in whole or in part , except that the foregoing does not apply to the information that you legally upload to the service ; ( iii ) remove or alter any author , trademark or other proprietary notice or legend displayed on our websites ( or printed pages thereof ) ; or ( iv ) infringe wirecash ' s or any third party ' s copyright , patent , trademark , trade secret or other intellectual property rights , or rights of publicity or privacy .\nyour security and the integrity of your account is a top priority and wirecash works hard to make sure that your information is secure . wirecash is a safe and convenient way to send money to family members and to other people that you trust . however , scams and fraudsters are abundant and we urge you not to send money to anyone that you do not know personally . in particular , you should be cautious of deals or offers that seem too good to be true . if you think you have been or might be a victim of fraud , please contact us immediately or if you are aware of anyone or any entity that is using the service inappropriately , please email us at customerservice @ urltoken with the words report fraud in the subject line of the email . if you receive any fake ( phishing ) emails purporting to be from wirecash , please also forward them to customerservice @ urltoken , also with the words report fraud in the subject line of the email .\n, which works with multiple money transfer companies , allowing customers to choose the price / service best for them . currently with wirecash , girosol enables people to send money to russia or ukraine for ~ 4 % , with recipients able to pick up cash in us dollars at locations across the country in less than 24 hours .\nfernando fayzano , ceo of pontual , commented ,\nwe are thrilled to join the wirecash money transfer marketplace and expand our reach to online customers . we can now provide pontual customers with another method to send money safely and efficiently to their loved ones in brazil , as well as to the rest of central and south america .\nwrong information . if you provide us with the wrong information such as the wrong bank account , recipient information , registration information , etc , your funds may not be recoverable . we will attempt to recover the funds . however , in all cases payment is still due to wirecash and will be charged to your account or payment instrument .\nlimits . wirecash limits the amount of funds that can be sent through the various money transfer providers whose service we offer . new customers may send $ 500 for the first thirty ( 30 ) days . following thirty days , customers may send $ 2 , 999 / day and a total sum of $ 9 , 999 / month .\nas a new customer , you can send a single wirecash transfer that\u2019s $ 25 to $ 500 . once you complete a month as a registered user , your maximum transfer increases to $ 2 , 999 per day and $ 9 , 999 per month . looking to send more than $ 500 ? compare these transfer services without maximum limits .\nprior to xoom , cruz worked at sigue corp . , a top offline money transfer brand , in various marketing and product management positions . this unique combination of skills and experience in both online and offline money transfers will help position wirecash and its partners at the center of all customers looking for greater selection and better choices when sending money .\ncollection . you understand that if you have an unpaid balance to wirecash and do not make satisfactory payment arrangements , your account may be placed with an external collection agency . you will be responsible for reimbursement of any fees from the collection agency , including all costs and expenses incurred collecting your account , and possibly including reasonable attorney\u2019s fees if so incurred during collection efforts . in order for wirecash or their designated external collection agency to service your account , and where not prohibited by applicable law , you agree that wirecash and the designated external collection agency are authorized to ( i ) contact you by telephone at the telephone number ( s ) you are providing , including wireless telephone numbers , which could result in charges to you , ( ii ) contact you by sending text messages ( message and data rates may apply ) or emails , using any email address you provided and ( iii ) methods of contact may include using pre - recorded / artificial voice message and / or use of an automatic dialing device , as applicable .\nu . s . residents send about $ 120 billion overseas each year , according to the world bank , and cooper said nearly 75 percent of that sum is processed through offline companies . wirecash\u2019s mission is to make those money senders available the way most americans prefer to shop nowadays \u2013 via the internet \u2013 while taking a cut in the process .\n\u201can online marketplace is the natural next step for customers looking to send money online . wirecash gives consumers greater transparency and access to the brands they know and trust - all from their smartphone or computer , \u201d stated cruz . \u201ci\u2019m excited to join the team and remain at the forefront of an important industry which benefits millions of people around the world . \u201d\nyou acknowledge that use of wirecash\u2019s services and the user agreements of its money transfer providers shall be agreed upon electronically . unless otherwise required by applicable law , the following categories of information (\ncommunications\n) will only be provided by electronic means and not in paper format or through other non - electronic means : ( i ) these disclaimers , our privacy policy , money transfer provider user agreements and any amendments , modifications or supplements to them ; ( ii ) your records of transactions through the service ; ( iii ) any initial , periodic or other disclosures or notices provided in connection with the service , including without limitation those required by federal or state law ; ( iv ) any customer service communications , including without limitation communications with respect to claims of error or unauthorized use of the service ; and ( v ) any other communication related to the service or wirecash . electronic means may also include sms , or texting . you may receive sms alert messages for each transaction if you agree to receive sms messages from wirecash . message and data rates may apply when you receive sms messages on your mobile phone .\nwirecash\u2019s offering is unique in the marketplace as it allows customers to choose from sending money or directly paying their family member\u2019s bills . for recipients , having a utility bill paid or their mobile phone minutes increased by family in the u . s . eliminates time spent traveling to and from a retail payment location , waiting in long lines , and carrying large sums of cash .\ncruz brings more than 10 years marketing experience in the international money transfer industry . cruz comes to wirecash from xoom , a leading online money transfer provider , acquired by paypal in july 2015 . at xoom , cruz held numerous managerial roles and responsibilities , including driving customer acquisition for latin america , increasing loyalty across the entire customer base , and leading the market knowledge functions .\nforum for disputes . except as otherwise agreed by the parties or as described in section 13 ( 3 ) above , you agree that any claim or dispute you may have against wirecash must be resolved by a court located in los angeles county , california . you agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within los angeles county , california for the purpose of litigating all such claims or disputes .\njonathan cooper , co - founder and ceo of wirecash commented , \u201cthe market for money remittance is highly fragmented . there are approximately 20 million money senders in the united states , annually remitting more than $ 120 billion outbound . nearly 75 % of the market is controlled by over 400 companies who are not currently operating online . we see tremendous opportunity in this space and are excited to announce our official launch . \u201d\nin his new role , cruz will report directly to ceo and co - founder ran grushkowsky . cruz will focus on the development and execution of marketing initiatives . he will emphasize the promotion of the wirecash marketplace and it\u2019s licensed money transfer partners who include the largest brands in the industry , and those who to date have never offered their services online . his efforts will engage new and existing customers across the us .\nthe competition was open to contestants from all over the world . a number of categories had been set up to help entrants determine the best attributes , including end user experience , innovative agent solution , back office solution , compliance and customer service \u2013 plus wider considerations such as social impact . a judging panel of industry colleagues selected the nominated entries and the winners . participants included wirecash , transferto , ping express , transfast , oklink and azimo .\nyou agree to indemnify and hold wirecash , its suppliers , vendors , service providers , and their respective subsidiaries , officers , agents , partners , employees , and consultants harmless from any claim or demand , including reasonable attorneys ' fees , made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of the service , your connection to the service , your violation of any applicable user agreement , or your violation of any rights of a third party .\n\u201cmoneytun is a game - changing addition to our marketplace . their deep relationships within the eastern european community in the united states and abroad , position them for immediate online success , \u201d said ran grushkowsky , ceo and co - founder of wirecash . \u201cthe majority of eastern european countries are not adequately serviced online , if at all . together we are positioned to make a significant impact on online money transfers to important countries such as armenia , russia , and ukraine . \u201d\nthe company , which went live march 31 \u2013 but whose technology had been in the works for years \u2013 is a virtual marketplace that offers money - transfer services on behalf of a handful of remittance shops that don\u2019t operate online . users in the united states can use wirecash\u2019s website to send money from a checking account \u2013 and soon , a credit or debit card \u2013 to recipients overseas through partnerships with money - transfer companies , which provide the on - the - ground infrastructure in those destination countries .\nconsumers also benefit under this model , lemberger said . because wirecash allows senders to compare multiple money - transfer companies , it allows them to examine different prices and exchange rates , helping them make a more informed decision about the best way to send . furthermore , listing multiple services generates competition , prompting them to offer affordable prices and / or a higher quality of service . finally , he explained , \u201cour technology allows money transfer companies to offer more competitive pricing , which can be passed on to consumers . \u201d\nothers . you may not submit or receive a transaction ( i ) on behalf of any other person , ( ii ) on behalf of a business or other non - human entity or ( iii ) on behalf of a charitable organization without wirecash ' s express consent . we may , at any time and in our sole discretion , ( a ) refuse any transaction , or ( b ) close multiple accounts held by an individual , persons related to the individual or persons living in the same household as the individual .\nservice providers . we work with the licensed money transmitters who in turn work with local banks , money exchange houses , and other third party service providers to pay funds out to recipients . you , in your capacity as a sender , hereby appoint your recipient as your agent for the purpose of receiving funds in connection with the service . we attempt to provide up - to - date information on our websites regarding the location , availability , and hours of our service providers . however , you agree that wirecash is not responsible for any inaccurate or incomplete information that may be posted on its websites .\nwe\u2019ll add your $ 25 bonus automatically to your first transfer and $ 10 to your second transfer if you send $ 50 to up to $ 475 .\nmust send to eligible countries . visit our site for the updated version of eligible countries .\na cancellation of the transfer for any reason will render your recipient ineligible to receive the bonus .\nshould the cancellation be eligible for a refund , you will be refunded the sending amount excluding the bonus .\nreturn customers who have submitted a successful transfer are not eligible for this promotion . a successful transfer is a transfer where funds deposited , delivered or were picked up by the recipient .\npromotion cannot be combined with any other offer . by participating in this promotion , you are electing to become ineligible for any other offer or promotion .\nas a user , you will subject to the terms and conditions , and privacy policy applicable to your transfer .\nreferee : we\u2019ll add $ 25 bonus automatically to your first transfer between $ 50 and $ 475 and $ 10 to your second transfer of $ 50 or more .\nhave a different billing address and live in a different household than the referrer .\nclick on the link provided by the referee to create an account and must complete a first transfer with a send amount of at least 50 usd but not exceed 475 usd , excluding bonus , to receive the 25 usd bonus automatically on their first transfer .\nafter the referee completes a first transfer with a send amount of at least 50 usd , excluding bonus , the referee will receive a 10 usd bonus automatically on their second transfer .\na cancellation of the transfers for any reason will render the referrer and the referee ineligible to receive the bonus .\nshould the cancellations be eligible for a refund , you will be refunded the sending amount excluding the bonus .\nreturn customers who have submitted a successful transfer are not eligible to be a referee in this promotion .\na successful transfer is a transfer where funds deposited , delivered or were picked up by the recipient .\nyour safety is our top priority . which is why we use the latest top - notch technology to protect and secure your financial information .\nwe\u2019ll always show you who has the best rate and the lowest fee . because if we help you save , you\u2019ll visit us again .\nas an online service , you can send money without leaving your home . so you can say goodbye to standing in line or send while standing in line .\nwe do everything we can to have your funds sent to your recipient as fast as possible . occasionally , some events may affect the speed of service , including :\nhours of operations / holidays : our partners , payers , and banks are around the world and may not be available when your transaction is sent for processing .\nwithin the last few years , a number of startups looking to challenge the $ 400 billion - plus global remittance market have emerged . in an effort to reduce the fees incurred on migrant workers and people in developing countries ( which averaged about 8 percent in 2014 ) , young companies such as currencyfair , bitpesa , and worldremit host digital peer - to - peer payments at relatively little to no cost .\nvice president of business development logan lemberger noted that offline companies represent the vast majority of the remittance market , which is most visibly represented by a small fraction of digital giants including xoom , moneygram , and western union .\nthe startup , lemberger contends , offers these companies a number of advantages : it modernizes them with a digital presence without requiring them to invest much in technology or in adapting to an online business model . furthermore , these remittance services gain customers who might not have found them otherwise ."]}
{"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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or does joseph j . magliocco do steroids , coke or even stronger drugs such as heroin ? tell us your opinion below .\nsupposedly , 2018 has been a busy year for joseph j . magliocco . however , we do not have any detailed information on what joseph j . magliocco is doing these days . maybe you know more . feel free to add the latest news , gossip , official contact information such as mangement phone number , cell phone number or email address , and your questions below .\nwell , that is up to you to decide ! click the\nhot\n- button if you think that joseph j . magliocco is hot , or click\nnot\nif you don ' t think so .\njoseph j . magliocco is 60 years old . to be more precise ( and nerdy ) , the current age as of right now is 21925 days or ( even more geeky ) 526200 hours . that ' s a lot of hours !\nas of today , we do not have any current numbers about joseph j . magliocco ' s net worth in 2018 in our database . if you know more or want to take an educated guess , please feel free to do so above .\nmany people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities . we don ' t know for a fact whether joseph j . magliocco is gay , bisexual or straight . however , feel free to tell us what you think ! vote by clicking below .\n\u201cthis innovative release is the culmination of two years of maturation research conducted by our master distiller pamela heilmann and our master of maturation andrea wilson , \u201d said michter\u2019s president joseph j . magliocco . \u201cthe result of their work is a uniquely flavorful rye that we are very proud of . \u201d\nthe time away from the industry changed magliocco\u2019s life . once her sister received a clean bill of health , instead of returning to the world of finance , magliocco decided to focus on her home life in order to support her husband joseph and stepson matthew and to give more to philanthropic causes . that led magliocco to play a vital role in 2013 during columbia giving day , when she and joseph supported gs\u2019s yellow ribbon program fund with a matching donation .\neducation & prior experience : yale college , b . a . , harvard law school , j . d .\neducation & prior experience : university of california , berkeley , b . a . , cornell law school , j . d .\nharvard law school , j . d . ( 1982 ) yale college , b . a . ( 1979 ) summa cum laude\nlisa catherine cappiali , a daughter of mr . and mrs . paul cappiali of riverside , conn . , was married yesterday to anthony joseph magliocco , the son of mr . and mrs . john t . magliocco of rye , n . y . the rev . michael l . palazzo performed the ceremony at the church of the resurrection in rye .\nthe ruling planet of libra is venus . therefore , lucky days are fridays and lucky numbers are : 6 , 15 , 24 , 33 , 42 , 51 and 60 . blue and green are joseph j . magliocco ' s lucky colors . typical positive character traits of libra include : tactfulness , alert mindset , intellectual bent of mind and watchfulness . negative character traits could be : insecurity , insincerity , detachment and artificiality .\nafter his admission to the new york state bar in 1983 , magliocco began a career in the wine and spirits industry .\nafter going to berkeley and poly prep in new york city for grammar and high school , magliocco matriculated at yale college . after graduating from yale in the spring of 1979 , magliocco studied law and in 1982 received a degree from harvard law school .\nafter his admission to the new york state bar in 1983 , [ 7 ] magliocco began a career in the wine and spirits industry .\nafter going to berkeley and poly prep in new york city for grammar and high school , magliocco matriculated at yale college . after graduating from yale in the spring of 1979 , [ 5 ] magliocco studied law and in 1982 received a degree from harvard law school . [ 6 ]\njoseph magliocco , president of michter ' s distillery , discusses two men in the industry who were mentors to him , r . c . wells and dick newman . this interview is from the kentucky bourbon tales oral history project , louie b . nunn center for oral history , university of kentucky libraries . watch the full interview : urltoken .\n\u201cwe are thrilled that there has been strong participation , and we are grateful to the supporters and alumni , \u201d peter j . awn , dean of the school of general studies , said .\nin 2007 , magliocco\u2019s years of experience led her to become a cofounder and managing partner of monitor capital , llc , a brokerdealer specializing in private placements for hedge funds and private equities . then , in 2011 , when her younger sister faced a lifeterminating illness , magliocco again shuffled her priorities . she asked her partners to buy her out and she became her sister\u2019s healthcare advocate .\nit wasn\u2019t until the 1990\u2019s did we see the foundations laid for the brand we see today . joseph j . magliocco ( a previous lover of michter\u2019s and bartender in new york ) and his consultant and mentor richard \u201cdick\u201d newman ( previous runner of old grand - dad , old crow , and old taylor for national distillers before becoming president and ceo of austin nichols , the distiller of wild turkey ) came together with a focus to honour the michter\u2019s legacy . after gaining the michter\u2019s trademark , they made the bold decision to resurrect michter\u2019s in kentucky to ensure better access to the resources needed . here they built a a 65 , 000 square foot distillery in the shively section of louisville and , currently under renovation , the architecturally significant fort nelson building in downtown louisville .\nmagliocco was a speaker for the traphagen distinguished alumni speakers series ( tdass ) at harvard university in april 2011 . this series invites harvard law school alumni back to campus to speak informally with students about their careers .\nmagliocco was a speaker for the traphagen distinguished alumni speakers series ( tdass ) at harvard university in april 2011 . this series invites harvard law school alumni back to campus to speak informally with students about their careers . [ 6 ]\nwill be honored with the naming of the \u201cpratt whiskey lab\u201d at michter\u2019s distillery in shively , ky . said magliocco , \u201cwillie is an american whiskey treasure . he knows so much about whiskey , and he has contributed greatly to building our\nharvard law school offers an energetic and creative learning environment , a diverse and dedicated faculty\u2014whose expertise spans a broad array of legal subjects\u2014and a student body that comes from every state in the u . s . and more than 70 countries around the world . approximately 1 , 900 students attend hls each year : 1 , 680 j . d . students , 160 ll . m . students , and 50 s . j . d . candidates . the faculty includes more than 100 full - time professors and more than 150 visiting professors , lecturers on law , and instructors . the curriculum features more than 260 courses and seminars that cover a broad range of traditional and emerging legal fields . a harvard law education prepares students for success in law practice , business , public service , teaching , and more . most hls students are pursuing a j . d . ( juris doctor ) degree , while many others are earning an ll . m . ( master of laws ) or the s . j . d . ( doctor of juridical science ) . harvard law school also offers many joint degree programs , coordinated programs , and concurrent degree opportunities with other schools within harvard university . the law school community is also home to numerous research programs and engaging publications , including books , scholarly periodicals , newsletters , and a weekly student newspaper .\nin the 1990s with\nbrown\nspirits in decline and rye , america ' s first whiskey , on the verge of extinction , magliocco teamed up with former austin nichols president dick newman to resurrect michter ' s , a whiskey brand that traces its legacy back to america ' s first whiskey company .\n\u201ci\u2019ve experienced poverty . i know what it feels like . my ivy league degree gave me the confidence to transform that experience and gave me the courage to look into the eyes of confused children and terrified women in dire situations and treat them with dignity . it enabled me to support them , \u201d magliocco says .\n\u201cit\u2019s a responsibility i take very seriously , \u201d magliocco says . \u201cwith all of the rights and privileges that we have as a result of a columbia university education , we also have a responsibility . it would be very empty to have this kind of privileged education and not put it to good and share it with others . \u201d\nmrs . magliocco teaches the first grade at the cos cob elementary school in greenwich , conn . she graduated from southern connecticut state university , from which she also received a master ' s degree in reading . her father , who is retired , was a supervisor in elmsford , n . y . , with the general electric corporation .\nin the 1990s with\nbrown\nspirits in decline and rye , america ' s first whiskey , on the verge of extinction , [ 8 ] magliocco teamed up with former austin nichols president dick newman [ 9 ] to resurrect michter ' s , a whiskey brand that traces its legacy back to america ' s first whiskey company . [ 10 ]\nmr . magliocco is to become an associate next month in the corporate finance division of bear , stearns & company , the new york investment bank . he graduated from the university of pennsylvania and received an m . b . a . degree from new york university last month . his father is the chairman of peerless importers , a wine and spirits distributor in brooklyn .\nwhile at gs , magliocco majored in comparative literature with a focus in italian . she spent a summer studying in scandiano , italy with professor jo ann cavallo ; she took shakespeare with professor james s . shapiro ; and she honed her critical thinking and writing skills . her professors and fellow students challenged her to think differently . ultimately , the experience enhanced her strengths . \u201cas a young person , i didn\u2019t have a support system guiding me through the college search and application process . i found myself trying to figure it out for myself , \u201d magliocco recalls . \u201ccoming out the other end of [ my columbia education ] \u2026 experiencing all of the ways it has changed my life and developed me into the woman i am today\u2014my career changed , my connection to my italian heritage changed , my sense of philanthropy changed , and my personal politics changed . \u201d\n\u201cfor those people who didn\u2019t start their lives in privilege , education is still the path to upward mobility , \u201d magliocco states , \u201cbecause so much of my current life can be attributed to what i learned at columbia , i understand the value of having this educational opportunity . if i could change the doubting voices in one student\u2019s head , i know i will have been successful . the point is , giving back is a responsibility . \u201d\nat her commencement ceremony in 1997 , allison fillmore magliocco was overwhelmed with gratitude . she remembers feeling grateful for having had the opportunity to study the great works of literature , art , and music ; for instruction and guidance from renowned professors ; and for the freedom to learn at columbia as an adult student . when she heard gs dean gillian lindt confer her degree , granting her with \u201cthe rights , responsibilities , and privileges , thereto attached , \u201d the statement deeply struck her heart .\nmagliocco has spent much of her adult life sharing the fruits of her success with others . after earning a degree in the sciences early in her life , she started her career in denver , colo . in e . f . hutton\u2019s analyst training program . over the years , she built a notable r\u00e9sum\u00e9 in asset management with e . f . hutton , fidelity investments , and painewebber ; however , in 1994 , she decided to take a leave of absence in order to attend columbia and earn the education she aspired to have .\nafter graduation , sierra global management , a new york - based european long / short equity hedge fund , hired magliocco because of her analyst background , coupled with her newly acquired italian language skills , experience of having lived in europe , and columbia university degree . eventually , she became a partner responsible for investor relations , executive marketing , and operational management . her work in the hedge fund industry enabled her to participate in social - justice causes , specifically those that assist women and children in need . she served as the philanthropy committee chair of the international nonprofit 100 women in hedge funds and a board member of high water women , and she was a president\u2019s council member of the international women\u2019s health coalition .\nif you do not currently receive hls brief by email , please contact us at alumrec @ urltoken to confirm that we have your correct email address .\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 .\nwhats wrong with secretary kim \uc601\uc900\uc774 \uc7ac\ub2a5\uad50\uc721 \uc2dc\uc791\ud588\ub2c8 ? 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1800\u2019s , dutchman abraham bomberger purchased the distillery from the shenk family , changing the name of the distillery to bomberger . once 1919 hit , prohibition came into force across america , temporarily shutting the distillery until the repeal . once it reopened though , the distillery changed hand many times , coming close to financial ruin until the 1950\u2019s when lou forman , the current owner at the time , created the michter\u2019s brand we see today . he combined portions of his son\u2019s names \u2013 michael and peter . in 1989 though , the american whiskey industry was in the midst of a downturn of fortunes , and the owners declared bankruptcy , leaving the distillery in disrepair .\nafter using two small pot stills and a custom - built 32 inch diameter , 46 foot high copper column still with a distinctive copper pot still doubler , they are utilising a different method than usual to mature the casks . using charred oak barrels that have been dried , sometimes for as long as 18 - 36 months , this causes the whisky to interact with an enhanced state from the natural properties of the wood , resulting in a supposed better flavour . the whisky itself is 103 proof instead of the normal industry level of 125 proof , and it\u2019s said to be lower so the concentrated sugars in the toasted and charred wood can dissolve more readily .\na relatively unheard of process being used is heat cycling the barrels . essentially , the more often whiskey expands and contracts ( \u2018cycles\u2019 ) soaking in and then out of the wood of the barrel , the more flavour it absorbs from the sugars in the caramelized toasted wood . heat cycling is caused by the raising of the temperatures in the barrel warehouses to induce extra cycles within a given year . although the process is not without its flaws . it is extremely costly due to the cycles increase of the \u2018angel share\u2019 evaporation during ageing .\nmade from select american rye grain and comes from a new american single white oak barrel . light with dry rye notes on the nose . plenty of oak on the palate , with dry raisin and fruits to create a very long , soft spice finish .\na hark back to the 1970\u2019s and 1980\u2019s when the original michter\u2019s sour mash whiskey was the distillery\u2019s single most popular product . light on the nose with soft butter notes . soft with a punch of dry fruit upon the palate . cinnamon flavours are present leading to a very dry finish with hints of oak .\nmade from a selected mashbill that features the highest quality american corn . matured often in excess of eight years . in a batch size composed of no more than two dozen barrels . a great nose of whiskey soaked christmas pudding , with sharp intakes of caramel . slight bitterness from the fruits on the palate , but mellows into rich caramel to create a long and very dry spiced finish .\ntaken from the michter\u2019s website \u2013 \u201c unlike bourbon or rye , which , by definition , must be aged in new oak barrels , our us 1 unblended american whiskey is aged in a way that utilizes bourbon - soaked barrels to achieve a rich and unique flavor profile . in late 2013 , master distiller willie pratt agreed to re - release our us 1 unblended american whiskey after a nearly three - year absence from the market , deeming it \u201cjust right\u201d and \u201cthe best it\u2019s ever been . \u201d crucially , our us 1 unblended american whiskey never contains grain neutral spirits \u2013 hence its \u201cunblended\u201d distinction\u201d very light upon the nose , with soft oak aromas mixing with vanilla essences . soft and light on the palate too . butterscotch and caramel blend before a slight hit of fruit before the short finish .\na great range , with four different profiles to entice a wide range of whiskey lovers . although not once to shout about any signature serves per say , a good dram on its own or over ice would do the trick .\n\u00a9 david marsland and drinks enthusiast 2015 . unauthorized use and / or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog / sites author and owner is strictly prohibited . excerpts and links may be used , provided that full and clear credit is given to david marsland and drinks enthusiast with appropriate and specific direction to the original content .\n\u00a9 david marsland and drinks enthusiast 2017 . unauthorized use and / or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog / sites author and owner is strictly prohibited . excerpts and links may be used , provided that full and clear credit is given to david marsland and drinks enthusiast with appropriate and specific direction to the original content .\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\nempower your business applications with industry - leading relationship data from the relsci api .\nempire merchants llc , a subsidiary of allied beverage group llc , is an american company located in albany , ny . the firm distributes wine .\nyale university is an american private ivy league research university located in new haven , connecticut . founded in 1701 in the colony of connecticut , the university is the third - oldest institution of higher education in the united states .\nbulldog ventures ltd . is an american private company with domestic subsidiaries , involved in wine and distilled alcoholic beverages .\nthe fresh air fund , an independent not - for - profit organization , was created with one simple mission \u2013 to allow children living in low - income communities to get away from hot , noisy city streets and enjoy free summer experiences in the country .\nkentucky distillers ' association provides whisky and other beverages . it provides kentucky bourbon and tennessee whiskey through tradeshows , promotions , and information dissemination . the company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in springfield , ky .\ncreating a news feed is your most valuable research tool . relsci sends you actionable updates so you can keep tabs on the people and organizations you care about most .\nbrowse in - depth profiles on 10 million influential people and organizations . find relsci relationships , employment history , board memberships , donations , awards , and more .\nexplore notable alumni from top universities and organizations . expand your fundraising pool and make warm introductions to potential new business connections .\nharness the power of your relationships with relsci pro , the powerful platform for identifying relationship - driven business opportunities and connections that can propel your career forward .\n\u00a9 2018 relationship science llc . all rights reserved . certain information provided by factset research system inc .\ndon ' t worry ! you don ' t need to log in to read the news . we do , however , rely on a new member program to support our mission . learn about becoming a member today ! if you ' re already a new member , log in below .\n( editor\u2019s note : this post was updated at 10 : 30 a . m . on july 6 . )\ninsiders are telling insider louisville that michter\u2019s distillery officials will make their formal announcement today about the new york - based distiller\u2019s new louisville operations .\na media event is scheduled for 3 : 30 p . m . wednesday at the site , the fort nelson building at eighth and main streets . mayor greg fischer will be attending , according to sources , and those sources say this project has been kept under wraps for months .\nmichter\u2019s distillery llc , a division of chatham imports , will have a distillery , bottling operation and visitors center , according to insiders with direct knowledge of the project , an investment we\u2019re being told will come in at more than $ 8 million .\nthat jibes with a kentucky economic development finance authority release last month stating michter\u2019s has been approved for as much as $ 200 , 000 in tax incentives under the kentucky business investment program , and up to $ 180 , 000 in sales tax rebates in exchange for creating about 10 new jobs .\nbut the secretive part of this is the renovation of the fort nelson building . the building is now notorious for the march 2009 collapse of a stairwell that nearly killed downtown development corp . executives alan delisle and patti clare . apparently , the building is sound and officials and engineers involved in the project are in the process of getting planning and zoning approval for the distillery .\napparently , the brand , at least , dates back to before the american revolution in lebanon county , pennsylvania .\nseveral bourbon blogs state that michter\u2019s was the oldest american brand of whiskey before it closed in 1990 .\nin 2004 , the brand was sold , then resurfaced in bardstown , the center of the bourbon distilling world .\nthe michter\u2019s website features a full range of small - batch bourbons , ryes and \u201camerican whiskey , \u201d whatever that is .\nby the standard of today\u2019s $ 50 - plus small batches such as booker\u2019s and basil hayden brands , michter\u2019s bourbon is moderately priced , with the 10 - year - old small - batch going for $ 35 per 750 - ml bottle online . the single - barrel version sells for about $ 75 .\nas for chatham imports , the wine and spirits company is the only company we\u2019ve seen that posts little mini - resumes for its execs , including where they went to college . here\u2019s a sample , because we\u2019re guessing at least of few of them will be here tomorrow . and check out the louisville connections for willis pratt , master distiller :\neducation & prior experience : villanova university , b . s . , new york university , masters\neducation & prior experience : hunter college , b . a . , c . w . post , c . p . a . qualification\neducation & prior experience : new york institute of technology , b . s . , cornell university management development\nsince you ' re the type of person who reads to the ends of articles , we know you appreciate good reporting . don ' t miss any of our indispensable news ! subscribe to our early and free daily insider email newsletter .\nterry boyd has seven years experience as a business / finance journalist , and eight years a military reporter with european stars and stripes . as a banking and finance reporter at business first , boyd dealt directly with the most influential executives and financiers in louisville .\nmeet the kentucky judge on trump\u2019s short list for u . s . supreme court\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nmore than $ 118 , 000 was raised in support of veterans\u2019 education through contributions by columbia university school of general studies alumni and friends ; the funds raised include a challenge match of $ 50 , 000 . the match initiative was created in support of the yellow ribbon fund , a segment of the gs annual fund , in september by alexander burns \u201913 . the fund is an effort to close the gap in tuition costs not covered by the post 9 / 11 gi bill\nmore than $ 118 , 000 was raised in support of veterans\u2019 education through contributions by columbia university school of general studies alumni and friends ; the funds raised include a challenge match of $ 50 , 000 . the match initiative was created in support of the yellow ribbon fund , a segment of the gs annual fund , in september by alexander burns \u201913 . the fund is an effort to close the gap in tuition costs not covered by the post 9 / 11 gi bill and yellow ribbon program .\nwhile alexander burns \u201913 did not serve in the u . s . military , he has had life - changing experiences growing up and studying alongside veterans .\n\u201chaving come from a family of military veterans , and having had the opportunity to study alongside many distinguished and returning veterans who were able to enjoy the same education that i was because of this program , i put for forth this challenge in order to inspire further support of this cause , \u201d burns said .\nthe yellow ribbon program is an initiative authorized by the post - 9 / 11 veterans educational assistance act that enables private institutions like columbia university to provide eligible student veterans with a tuition waiver or grant that is matched by the u . s . department of veterans affairs . the school of general studies has participated in the yellow ribbon program since it was established by the federal government in 2009 , which has enabled hundreds of women and men who may not have been able to afford a columbia education otherwise .\nis a registered trademark of the u . s . department of veterans affairs ( va ) . more information about education benefits offered by va is available at the official u . s . government web site at\nif you are interested in making a contribution to gs , please visit giving to columbia .\nthank you to donors to the yellow ribbon fund as of dec . 19 , 2013 .\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 .\nwilliam l . hamilton ( 2002 - 07 - 14 ) . shaken and stirred ; ' buena vista ' in a glass . the new york times , retrieved july 2 , 2011\neric asimov ( 2006 - 11 - 29 ) . all but lost , rye is revived as the next boutique find . the new york times , retrieved july 2 , 2011\nemily bryson york ( 2011 - 06 - 23 ) . diageo selling an organic vodka distilled in plainfield . chicago tribune , retrieved july 2 , 2011\nyale bulletin ( 2007 - 12 - 14 ) . rededication ceremony held for silliman college . yale university ' , retrieved july 2 , 2011\nadmin . ( no year ) . e - courts attorney detail . new york state unified court system , retrieved august 20 , 2011\neric asimov ( 2006 - 11 - 04 ) . rye : a forgotten spirit is reborn - travel & dining - international herald tribune . the new york times , retrieved august 3 , 2011\nblaine ( 2011 - 06 - 10 ) . rye mania at the manhattan cocktail classic by joshua wortman archived 2011 - 06 - 22 at the wayback machine . . city sip , retrieved august 9 , 2011\nlouisville , ky . ( 2011 - 07 - 07 ) . michter ' s bourbon to open production distillery in downtown louisville archived 2011 - 09 - 28 at the wayback machine . . the lane report , retrieved august 4 , 2011\nthis page was last edited on 27 january 2018 , at 17 : 02 .\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 .\n/ prnewswire / \u2014 michter\u2019s distillery is announcing promotions of senior production staff as it carries through on its succession plan .\n, who will be transitioning to a flexible schedule as michter\u2019s master distiller emeritus . michter\u2019s vice president\n. \u201cat michter\u2019s , the quality of our whiskey is so , so important to us . i am excited that we have phenomenally talented people like\nhaving run booker noe distillery , at that time the world\u2019s largest bourbon distillery , before joining michter\u2019s , heilmann has distilled some of america\u2019s highest end bourbons and ryes .\nhas enjoyed an illustrious career in the north american whiskey industry which has included her becoming the first woman to ever serve as chair of the kentucky distillers association . prior to joining michter\u2019s as its distillery manager ,\nworked closely with heilmann at booker noe distillery , where he was distillery supervisor .\n, \u201cthis fulfills my dream of becoming a master distiller . over the years , i have had the privilege of working in this wonderful industry with some legendary whiskey people . i feel honored to have the opportunity to continue to uphold the incredibly high standards set by the michter\u2019s team . i am delighted to assume the \u2018dr . no\u2019 position as the gatekeeper ensuring michter\u2019s quality . \u201d\nstated , \u201ci am thrilled to have the responsibility of michter\u2019s master of maturation . so much of the great work that\u2019s been done to achieve the quality of michter\u2019s bourbon and rye has been about all the critical steps that are taken with the distillate after it leaves the still . \u201d\nin addition to these promotions , this october michter\u2019s is also announcing the second and final 2016 release of its michter\u2019s 10 year kentucky straight bourbon as well as the first and only 2016 release of its michter\u2019s 20 year kentucky straight bourbon . in\nbutchertown has sure come a long way , especially since andy blieden started developing property there two decades ago . he and butchertown business association member linda schuster join rusty to talk about all the good new stuff going on there , including some stuff i didn\u2019t already\nit would be very empty to have this kind of privileged education and not put it to good and share it with others . \u201d\na guest at the rededication ceremony at silliman college examines the panels featuring carved stone salamanders , symbols of the residential college .\n, sept . 6 , 2017 / prnewswire / \u2014 this month michter\u2019s distillery is releasing a limited amount of us * 1 toasted barrel finish rye for the first time .\n. \u201cthe result of their work is a uniquely flavorful rye that we are very proud of . \u201d\nmichter\u2019s us * 1 toasted barrel finish rye is made by taking michter\u2019s us * 1 single barrel kentucky straight rye at barrel strength and then aging it for an additional period in a second custom - made barrel . this second barrel is assembled from 24 - month air dried wood and then toasted but not charred . the toasting profile was specifically designed to enhance the spice character in the rye while adding hints of dark toast and smoke . because michter\u2019s us * 1 toasted barrel finish rye is a barrel strength product , the proof varies a bit from barrel to barrel . the average barrel proof for the toasted rye barrels bottled for this release is 108 . 6 .\nmaster of maturation wilson commented , \u201cit is remarkable how much simply finishing our rye in a uniquely toasted barrel can further enhance depth and complexity . \u201d master distiller heilmann agreed and remarked , \u201ci love good rye , and this one is terrific . \u201d\nmichter\u2019s has a rich and long legacy of offering traditional american whiskeys of uncompromising quality . with each offering aged to its peak maturity , michter\u2019s highly acclaimed portfolio includes single barrel rye , small batch bourbon , single barrel bourbon , american whiskey , and sour mash whiskey .\nbecause michter\u2019s does not have adequate stocks to meet demand for its items , the release will be on a limited basis . the suggested retail price of michter\u2019s us * 1 toasted barrel finish rye is\nfor a 750ml bottle in the u . s . for more information , please visit\nbill is the co - founder , editor - in chief , and official bourbon - o - phile for modernthirst . com . he is a native of louisville , ky in the heart of bourbon country . he attended the university of kentucky in the mid to late 1990s . since college , he has dabbled in beer , bourbon , wine tasting , beer making , and currently works in finance . he has also been published on liquor . com . he has conducted various bourbon and whiskey tastings in cities across the country . he is married with two daughters , and lives in east louisville . you can follow him on facebook and twitter @ billstraub and email him at bill @ modernthirst . com .\nthis site uses akismet to reduce spam . learn how your comment data is processed .\n\u00a9 2017 modernthirst . please be responsible . don ' t drink and drive .\npopular : trivia , history , america , television , tv , usa , geography , world , . . . more\nbefore our official reviews arrive , we wanted to give you a sneak preview of the new products hitting shelves soon . the rye world gets new additions from both michter\u2019s and jack daniel\u2019s this month . highland park has an exclusive north american release named after their founder . macallan has the third whisky in their edition series , this one made in a collaboration with a master perfumer . all this and more in the booze news for the week of september 4 , 2017 !\nthis kentucky straight rye takes michter\u2019s us * 1 single barrel rye at barrel strength and finishes it in a secondary barrel . these finishing barrels consist of 24 month air - dried staves . the barrels were toasted , not charred . as the rye whiskey comes at cask strength , the proof will vary . on average , it is 108 . 6 proof .\nthis limited release is hitting shelves beginning september 2017 with a suggested retail price of $ 75 .\navailable beginning october 2017 , this tennessee rye goes through the standard charcoal mellowing process prior to barreling\u2014as is required for tennessee whiskey . the mash bill is 70 % rye , 18 % corn and 12 % malted barley . this straight tennessee rye whiskey bares no age statement and is bottled at 45 % abv .\nmaster distiller jeff arnett said , \u201cour whiskey - making process is so special , and it just makes sense for us to create our version of one of america\u2019s first whiskeys . this is rye whiskey made jack\u2019s way . we think our grain bill provides the ideal taste and character\u2014one that\u2019s bold and balanced and not dominated by one flavor . \u201d\nreleased in august 2017 , this is distilled at house spirits in portland , ore . distilled from oregon two - row pale malted barley , the single malt uses ale yeast for fermentation . it is double pot - distilled and aged in full - sized , new charred american oak barrels . several single barrels , typically five to six for each batch , comprise the bottling . the whiskey is non chill - filtered and bottled at 45 % abv .\n\u201cas a longtime brewer who later fell in love with distilling , creating a single malt whiskey that embodies the spirit of the pacific northwest\u2019s brewing tradition has been a lifelong pursuit , one that motivated me to create house spirits distillery in 2004 , \u201d said christian krogstad , founder & distiller , house spirits distillery .\n\u201cit is decades in the making , and my vision has finally come to fruition . today , we proudly release our westward american single malt whiskey , which draws inspiration from our rich brewing culture here in portland through our use of locally malted barley and ale yeast in the fermentation of our washes . at the same time , we pay homage to our country\u2019s proud whiskey - making tradition , primarily through the use of new american oak barrels . \u201d\nas the name suggests , this is the third installment in the edition series . released in september 2017 , this single malt is a collaboration between the macallan\u2019s master whisky maker , bob dalgarno and master perfumer , roja dove . the focus for this whisky is all about the oak . a high proportion of smaller oak casks highlight the distinctive aromas dove found in particular casks . the single malt matures in a combination of european and american oak refill casks as well as former bourbon barrels .\n\u201cthe edition series provides the freedom to look beyond the cask styles typically used in other macallan whiskies , \u201d said dalgarno . \u201cthere are great parallels between the worlds of whisky and perfume and it has been fascinating to work with roja to explore the power of aroma in individual oak casks and its influence on the resulting whisky . edition no . 3 is a remarkable journey of the senses , delivering an intense experience of flavour and aroma . \u201d\ndove added : \u201cwe have worked together to master the balance of taste and aroma , resulting in an incredibly flavorsome , fresh and citrus whisky with enveloping sweetness . edition no . 3 is an exceptional example of the whisky maker\u2019s art , where bob has interpreted my thoughts so accurately , when combined with the extraordinary power of scent . \u201d\nthis no - age statement release is bottled at 48 . 3 % abv with 250 , 000 bottles available globally . suggested retail price $ 95 .\nintroduced in september 2017 , magnus honors highland park\u2019s founder , magnus eunson . he was a direct decedent of the vikings who settled on orkney hundreds of years ago . though highland park officially marks 1798 as its founding date , magnus made whisky long before that , albeit illicitly . this no - age statement single malt was aged in a high proportion of american oak first - fill sherry casks as well as ex - bourbon barrels . this is exclusive to north america . bottled at 40 % abv .\nport askaig is a single malt brand which selects whisky from islay to use in its releases . a small batch selection of whiskies from two to up to forty casks are used for each bottling . this 110 proof is a cask - strength bottling and was matured in american oak . as with all port askaig releases , it is non chill - filtered with no color added . this marks the first release for the us with more releases to follow . hitting shelves october 2017 with a suggested retail price of $ 74 . 99 .\n\u201csince launching port askaig in 2009 we have always looked to introduce new people to islay whisky and it is exciting to take the next step in that journey by taking the brand to america , \u201d explains oliver chilton , whisky maker for elixir distillers . \u201cwe\u2019ll be focused on putting our whisky into hands of connoisseurs looking for something new as well as using it as a gateway to the incredible world of islay whisky . \u201d\nwith distiller , you\u2019ll always know what\u2019s in the bottle before you spend a cent . rate , review , and discover spirits ! head on over to distiller , or download the app for ios and android today !\njavascript seems to be disabled in your browser . you must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\nthis whiskey represents a unique , limited edition expression from one of the oldest whiskey brands in the united states .\naroma of spices , dark fruits , rye bread and vanilla . notes of citrus , baked goods , cinnamon and caramel on the palate , which complement touches of herbs and toast . finish , which is both sweet and warming , ends with a touch of caramel .\nhighspire pure rye whiskey finely displays both the the tradition of pre - prohibition ryes as well as the innovative techniques being used to age whiskey today . this 100 % rye whiskey , made from local kentucky grains , is swiftly aged in california wine barrels .\nthis unique basil hayden ' s features a blend of kentucky rye , canadian rye , and a dose of california port .\ngeorge clooney and rande gerber have turned out to be quite the tequila makers . crafted using agave from the jalisco highlands , this reposado has refined highly nuanced flavors , and as the founders put it \u201cwon ' t burn going down , \u201d or \u201cgive you a hangover\u201d in the morning .\na gold medal winner at the international spirits challenge in london and one of the highest rated irish whiskeys in jim murrays iconic \u201cwhiskey bible . \u201d it was also featured in ian buxton\u2019s publication \u201c101 whiskeys to try before you die .\nthis whisky was named the highlands single malt of the year by whisky advocate in 2013 .\nthis bourbon , which is made from locally - sourced grains in the midwest , earned a gold medal from the beverage testing institute .\nall sales are solicited , offered , accepted , made and delivered by licensed parties or retailers who receive all orders .\nall alcohol orders are accepted and sold by a new york licensed retailer : andrew ' s wine cellar , inc . , bourbon street wine & liquor warehouse , gramercy wine country , inc . , or mash + grape . the seller varies by product , and will be identified prior to checkout .\nwho are andrew ' s wine cellar , inc . , bourbon street wine & liquor warehouse , gramercy wine country , inc . , and mash + grape ?\nin accordance with the new york state liquor authority , all orders for spirits must be placed with a licensed new york spirits retailer . caskers has chosen andrew\u2019s wine cellar , inc . ( 195 w . 1st st . oswego , ny 13126 ) , bourbon street wine & liquor warehouse ( 1451 route 5s amsterdam , ny 12010 ) , gramercy wine country , inc . ( 101 e . 23rd st . new york , ny 10010 ) , and mash + grape ( 24 avenue c , new york , ny 10009 ) .\nandrew\u2019s wine cellar , inc . , bourbon street wine & liquor warehouse , gramercy wine country , inc . , and mash + grape are new york licensed retailers who are able to accept , fulfill , and ship your order for caskers in the state of new york . should you have any questions regarding andrew\u2019s wine cellar , inc . , bourbon street wine & liquor warehouse , gramercy wine country , inc . , or mash + grape , please contact customer service at ( 855 ) 744 - 6978 .\nalcohol available on this site is sold by one of these local retailers : gramercy wine country , inc . or andrew ' s wine cellar , inc . the specific seller varies by product , and will be identified prior to checkout ."]}
{"id": 53660, "summary": [{"text": "intercropping is a multiple cropping practice involving growing two or more crops in proximity .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "the most common goal of intercropping is to produce a greater yield on a given piece of land by making use of resources or ecological processes that would otherwise not be utilized by a single crop . ", "topic": 2}], "title": "intercropping", "paragraphs": ["( read more about other intercropping methods in my blog \u201c intercropping : why some farmers try something different \u201d here . [ 2 ] )\nif you\u2019d like to read more about intercropping , the university of manitoba has some research on the success of the pea - canola intercropping combination here .\nmean number of insect pests per plant \u00b1 sd in castor based intercropping systems .\nimpact of intercropping on gross margin from castor . high quality figures are available online .\nrating by farmers of different castor\u2013based intercropping systems . high quality figures are available online .\n1 . mixed intercropping : growing two or more crops simultaneously with no district row arrangement .\nvandermeer j ( 1989 ) the ecology of intercropping . cambridge university press , cambridge , uk\ni started reading discussions on intercropping through the combine forum , and began researching a farmer from midale saskatchewan named colin rosengren who has been intercropping in saskatchewan successfully since 2004 [ 3 ] .\n\u2014 . 1979b . intercropping\u2014its importance and research needs . part ii . agronomy and research approaches .\nsrinivasa rao m , dharma reddy k , singh tvk . impact of intercropping on the incidence of\nmean occurrence of microplitis on achaea janata across various intercropping systems . high quality figures are available online .\nrow intercropping is the cultivation of two or more crops simultaneously on the same field with a row arrangement .\nthe use of intercropping systems provides an option for insect control for organic farmers that are limited in their chemical use . additionally , intercropping systems can be attractive to conventional growers as a cost - effective insect control solution .\n2 . row intercropping : growing two or more crops simultaneously where one or more crops are planted in rows .\nintercropping is the practice of planting crops in between row crops to maximize land use , and also to offer competition to weeds that might otherwise usurp excess water and nutrients . intercropping using a cover crop mixture of legumes and grasses can increase soil organic matter , fumigate the soil , or break weed cycles and suppress weed growth . in addition , intercropping disrupts pest presence on the farm . intercropping is a valuable practice for small - scale organic producers .\nintercropping is growing two or more crops together at the same time in the same space in a beneficial manner . row intercropping is working this arrangement with at least one of the components being planted in rows . strip intercropping is a more industrialized version with rows of individual crops big enough to be harvested with machinery . mixed intercropping is more like what we imagine as a guild , in which plants are bunched together more naturally but in purposeful ways . relay intercropping is when the plants being intercropped are timed so that they are planted as the others are between flowering and harvesting .\nwilley , r . w . 1979a . intercropping\u2014its importance and research needs . part i . competition and yield advantages .\nimpact of intercropping on castor equivalent yields and land equivalent ration ( ler ) . high quality figures are available online .\n1 . rhs level 2 certificate week 19 \u2013 outdoor food production . vegetables \u2013 crop rotation , intercropping and successional cropping\nintercropping is the planting of more than one crop in close proximity as part of the same farming system . the design of intercropping systems can vary dramatically depending on the purpose of the intercrop for the farming operation . intercropping produces the benefits of on - farm diversity , increased productivity , resource distribution balance , farm risk reduction , and weed and insect pest control .\nawesome information on intercropping . i did\u2019t know the push - pull cropping was created in africa . thanks for this post !\n4 . relay intercropping : seeding planting two or more succeeding crops after flowering and before the harvest of the standing crop .\neffects of intercropping grasses on soil organic carbon and microbial community functional diversity under chinese hickory ( carya cathayensis sarg . ) stands\neffect of intercropping pattern on stem borer infestation in pearl millet ( pennisetum glaucum l . ) grown in the nigerian sudan savannah\n) compared to a castor monocrop . the intercropping systems were observed with respect to land utilization ; land equivalent ratios are presented in\nsome farmers like sheldon okerstrom like a challenge , and with intercropping a challenge is what he gets . i had the chance to sit down with sheldon for an interview , and for the past 6 years he has been experimenting with intercropping on his and his wife joanne\u2019s family farm in moose jaw , saskatchewan . intercropping is growing two or more crop types on one field . and while there are a few different intercropping methods farmers can use , the okerstroms practice a mixed intercropping method with peas and canola . mixed intercropping is where two or more crop types are seeded together and harvested together . the okerstroms joked , \u201csometimes people drive by our farm and think we either made a mistake or we just have a really rough looking crop this year , most people don\u2019t realize we meant to do this\u201d [ 1 ] .\nintercropping is the practice of growing different crops in the same field . there are many spatial combinations possible for intercropping , including mixed intercropping , in which different crops are planted in the same row or without regard to row , and row intercropping , which involves planting different crops in alternating rows . crop rotation involves planting different crops on the same plot during different times of the year , and can include some of the benefits of intercropping , such as reducing insect pest populations , increasing beneficial insects , and weed suppression . in addition , non - crop plants such as weeds , cover crops , and habitat plantings can be combined in space and time to influence numbers of pest and beneficial arthropods on the main crop .\nsonga jm , jiang n , schulthess f , omwega c . the role of intercropping different cereal species in controlling lepidopteran stemborers on maize in kenya .\nrisch , s . j . ( 1983 ) intercropping as cultural pest control . prospects and limitations . environmental management , 7 , 9 - 14 . urltoken\nwere also fluctuated significantly and varied across different intercropping systems during the crop period . significant reduction of incidence of these pests was not observed over monocrop of castor (\n* uses and limitations of multivariate analyses in analysis of intercropping experiments * ( federer , w . t . ; murty , b . r . ) 20 pages\nthevathesan nv , gordon am ( 2004 ) ecology of tree intercropping systems in the north temperate region : experiences from southern ontario , canada . agrofor syst 61 : 257\u2013268\nsubba reddy g , maruthi v , vanaja m , sree rekha m . influence of soil depth on productivity of rainfed castor and clusterbean in sole and intercropping systems .\nintercropping systems for insect pest control includes the planting of a crop that has a repellent effect , an attractant effect , or a combination of the two , on a targeted insect in close proximity to a crop that has the potential to be attacked by the insect . here\u2019s an overview of the three mechanisms of intercropping for insect pest control :\nwas uni\u2014 modal , with peak infestation noticed only once when it coincided with the formation of primaries and the incidence varied across the intercropping systems . the intercropping systems castor + cluster bean , castor + cowpea , castor + groundnut , and castor + pigeon pea recorded significantly lower population levels ( 0 . 58 to 0 . 89 per plant ) (\nthis is much the same as building a guild , though row , strip , and relay intercropping are often also used for large quantity grain , vegetables and legume crops , which don\u2019t necessarily conveniently fit into a food forest . for those interested in introducing or reimagining intercropping within their own gardens , here are some things to consider as you get started .\nrisch , s . j . 1980 . the population dynamics of several herbivorous beetles in a tropical agroecosystem : the effect of intercropping corn , beans and squash in costa rica .\nnote : intercropping and crop rotation are not the same thing , as intercropping requires that different types of plants are grown in the same space at the same time while crop rotation is the concept of growing different types of plants in the same space at different times . in crop rotation , the plants don\u2019t necessarily need to be good companions in the same way .\nrisch , s . j . ( 1983 ) intercropping as cultural pest control . prospects and limitations . environmental management , 7 , 9 - 14 . - references - scientific research publishing\nintercropping is the cultivation of two or more crops simultaneously on the same field . it also means the growing of two or more crops on the same field with the planting of the second crop after the first one has completed its development . the rationale behind intercropping is that the different crops planted are unlikely to share the same insect pests and diseased - causing pathogens and to conserve the soil .\n3 . strip intercropping : growing soil conserving and soil depleting crops in alternate strips running perpendicular to the slope of the land or to the direction of prevailing winds for the purpose of reducing errosion .\ncocoons at the posterior end of larvae and adult emergence were recorded and noted as indicators of parasitism . the percent parasitism varied across intercropping systems between 5\u201311 % . a higher level of parasitoid attacks on\nintercropping is defined simply as growing two or more crop types on one field . the practice of intercropping has actually been around since farming began . modernization of farming equipment has changed our farming practices into what they are today , which is largely mono - cropping . mono - cropping is planting only one crop on a field that was adapted with the intention of maximizing the amount of seeds you could plant on one field and in a shorter period of time . looking back on it today , it seems our ancestors were on to something , as there still a lot of value held in the practice of intercropping .\ngemelle brion is a masters student in the uvm food systems graduate program . she is studying intercropping systems with a focus on insect pest control in uvm\u2019s insect agroecology lab under the guidance of professor yolanda chen .\npopulation was observed in castor + green gram , castor + black gram , and castor monocrop ( 1 . 12 to 1 . 29 per plant ) . the significant effect of these intercropping systems on the population of\nwhile you won\u2019t reach a 40 bushel crop of canola with intercropping due to competition , it\u2019s like getting a free crop because we utilize more of the seed bed . you have to give something up to get something .\nin order to have an appropriate discussion , however , we\u2019ll need to define and separate a few ideas so that all readers are on the same page . for those of us who\u2019ve studied permaculture , the point of intercropping will be fairly obvious , if not completely familiar and / or recognized under a different name . nevertheless , we will ultimately examine why we might want to try it , as well as some of the more commonplace considerations for intercropping .\nha smith , and r mcsorley , intercropping and pest management : a review of major concepts : american entomologist [ am . entomol . ] . vol . 46 , no . 3 , pp . 154 - 161 . 2000 .\n) . the activity of coccinellids was recorded within a month after sowing and continued through the entire crop growth , and during the later lower levels of coccinellid populations . the peak activity of coccinellids was recorded during the formation of primaries in all intercropping systems . the coccinellid population varied significantly across intercropping systems throughout the crop growth period . systems like castor + cluster bean , castor + cowpea , castor + black gram , castor + green gram , and castor + groundnut had significantly higher populations of coccinellids than the other intercropping systems , that was reflected in mean number ( 0 . 38 to 0 . 48 per plant ) compared to the castor monocrop ( 0 . 13 per plant ) (\n< 0 . 01 ) . the fluctuation of the spider population was significant among intercropping systems , and the spider activity was significantly higher in castor + cluster bean ( 0 . 41 per plant ) . the presence of parasitoids such as\nhost range and host - finding are two aspects of insect behavior that determine how an insect will react to a given crop mixture . the \u201cresource concentration\u201d hypothesis of intercropping and pest management states that it is easier for an herbivore to become abundant when the resources it needs to live and reproduce are concentrated in a monoculture than when these resources are diluted with non - host plants . this explanation for how intercropping can reduce pest densities implicates pests with a narrower rather than a broader host range .\nbeyond not using the same family , there are some other considerations . with mixed intercropping , it\u2019s imperative to consider root structures , such that plants don\u2019t crowd each other out beneath the surface , as well as above groundsizes , which could interfere with the specific sun requirements of other plants . or , considering strip intercropping , it would be very important to practice sound crop rotation within the rows in order to avoid dormant pests and diseases in the next crop , as well as\u2014again\u2014specific nutrient depletion in soil .\npatt , j . m . , g . c . hamilton , and j . h . lashomb . 1997 . impact of strip - insectary intercropping with flowers on conservation biological control of the colorado potato beetle . advances in horticultural science 11 : 175\u2013181 .\n. . . in france , sweden , and canada , the weeds in oilseed rape are tackled by intercropping frost - sensitive legume as living mulch ( bergkvist , 2003 ; th\u00e9riault et al . , 2009 ; cadoux et al . , 2015 ; lorin et al . , 2015 ) . the advantage of intercropping annual legumes with cabbage and cauliflower in turkey ( guvenc , 2005 , 2006 ) and broccoli in the usa ( coolman and hoyt , 1993 ) over sole crops , were demonstrated in vegetable production . in india , intercropping mustard and annual legumes for oil and food , increases yield stability , nutrient availability , and water use efficiency and provides monetary advantage over sole crops ( banik et al . , 2000 ; singh et al . , 2010 ; devi et al . , 2014 ) . . . .\nthese are the basic four methods commonly employed . sometimes they involve annual grains and vegetables , such as the mixed intercropping classic of corn , beans and squash . sometimes there are perennial species with annual crops grown amongst them , say perennial garlic and basil with annual tomatoes . perennials also work well with other perennials . in parts of the tropics , bananas , papayas , coffee , vanilla and cacao make a crackerjack intercropping team . sometimes these work in organized rows , other times in other patterns , but the main thought is to make thoughtful combinations .\nhowever , what it isn\u2019t\u2014at least not if done well\u2014is a careless congregation of different plants . some things just don\u2019t belong together . for example , tomatoes , eggplants and potatoes are all from the nightshade family , so they don\u2019t work well for intercropping . for one , they use similar nutrients . as well , they attract similar pests and are susceptible to similar diseases . intercropping with things from the same family is asking for nutrient depletion while promoting troublesome insects and illnesses through a lesser version of , though not far off from , mono - cropping .\nadvantages : 1 . intercropping gives higher income per unit area than sole cropping . 2 . it acts as an insurance against failure of crop in abnormal year . 3 . intercrops maintain soil fertility as the nutrient uptake is made from both layers . 4 . reduce soil runoff . limitations : intercropping system is uneconomical and undesirable during rabi . crops to be considered for intercropping . a ) kharif crops : 1 . medium black soils : a ) pearl millet + red gram 2 : 1 b ) pearl millet + horse gram / kidney bean / cow pea inter row of pearl millet . 3 . soils up to 20 cm depth a ) pearl millet + red gram ( 30 - 60 - 30 cm ) b ) rabi crops : safflower + gram ( 2 : 1 ) d ) fodder for milch animals : sorghum bajara + cowpea or horse gram or kidney bean .\n. . . these similarities may result from the use of polyculture systems or intercropping in the sampled agricultural land plots . intercropping to some extent resembles forested systems where species , through complementary traits , have a complementary resource use , leading to an overall higher productivity ( coolman and hoyt 1993 , denevan et al . 1995 ) . for example , polyculture systems may combine perennial species with less acquisitive traits ( pineapple or cassava ) and seasonal and fast - growing species with more acquisitive traits ( rice , maize , and peanuts ; e . g . , ewel 1999 ) . . . .\n. . . these similarities may result from the use of polyculture systems or intercropping in the sampled agricultural land plots . intercropping to some extent resembles forested systems where species , through complementary traits , have a complementary resource use , leading to an overall higher productivity ( coolman and hoyt 1993 , denevan et al . 1995 ) . for example , polyculture systems may combine perennial species with less acquisitive traits ( pineapple or cassava ) and seasonal and fast - growing species with more acquisitive traits ( rice , maize , and peanuts ; e . g . , ewel 1999 ) . . . .\nsmith , h . a . , r . mcsorley , and j . a . sierra izaguirre . 2001 . the effect of intercropping common bean with poor hosts and nonhosts on numbers of immature whiteflies ( homoptera : aleyrodidae ) in the salam\u00e1 valley , guatemala . environmental entomology 30 : 89\u2013100 .\n. . . the need for healthy vegetables and fruits and the increasing demand helped flourish this type of agrarian system . recent studies showed that intercropping celery with different vegetables plants and nonvegetables , besides decreasing pest attacks , increases the nutrient uptake of the vegetables in this system by forcing them to maximize their biological fixing capabilities ( coolman and hoyt , 1993 ) . consumed worldwide celery is found in many family vegetable gardens due to its taste and flavor , for the important role that this specie has in the relationship between compoments of intercropping systems ( bavec et al , 2010 ) . . . .\nler : it is observed that under the rainfall situation deviating from 2090 to 50 percent , the intercropping system of bajara + red gram is more stable as cowpea to the pure crops tried . on an average , the land equivalent ratio ( ler ) comes to 77 percent compared to pure crop .\n. . . these similaries may result from the use of mulple cropping systems or intercropping ( growing of two or more crops simultaneously on the same field ) in the sampled agricultural land plots . intercropping to some extent resembles nat - ural systems where resource use is comple - mentary rather than compeve ( coolman and hoyt 1993 , denevan et al . 1995 ) . for example , solar radiaon can be more fully used by differenaon in maximum photo - synthesis rate , different pathways of carbon fixaon or by manipulang leaf area and leaf density through combining maximum adult stature , shade tolerance of leaf angle ( ewel 1986 ) . . . .\n. . . finally , the cc and cp can be cultivated by relay intercropping . this method involves the sowing of the cp under a well - established cc canopy before maturity ( coolman and hoyt , 1993 ) . the cp emerges within the cc , and grows slowly due to its limited access to light . . . .\ndepending of the crops intercropped , competition for water , light and nutrients may result in lower yields . one limitation with intercropping is that it is not often compatible in farming systems where there is a high degree of mechanization or when the component crops have different requirements for inputs . intercropping often calls for careful timing of field operations , and it may necessitate special interventions to keep competition between the intercropped species in balance . a crop mix that works well in one year may fail the next if weather favors one crop over another . a mixture of crops with different growth forms or timing of development may make cultivation and use of inputs more difficult and less effective .\n1 . intercropping gives additional yield income / unit area than sole cropping . 2 . it acts as an insurance against failure of crops in abnormal year . 3 . inter - crops maintain the soil fertility as the nutrient uptake is made from both layers of soil . 4 . reduction in soil runoff and controls weeds . 5 . intercrops provide shade and support to the other crop . 6 . inter cropping system utilizes resources efficiently and their productivity is increased ( reddy and redid , 1992 ) . 7 . intercropping with cash crops is higher profitable . 8 . it helps to avoid inter - crop competition and thus a higher number of crop plants are grown per unit area .\n7 . intercropping and other intensive cropping approaches < ul > < li > intercropping \u2013 growing rows or plants of a quickly maturing vegetable between those of a slow growing one . < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > catch cropping \u2013 growing a quickly maturing crop on soil left vacant by a harvested crop or set aside to be planted later . < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > mixed cropping \u2013 growing several vegetables together that benefit each other and are harvested at the same time ( e . g . \u2019the three sisters\u2019 : sweet corn , beans and squash ) . < / li > < / ul >\ni\u2019m interested in farming practices that use the ecology of the farm to correct resource and pest imbalances . intercropping is a prime example of such a practice . practices that rely on on - farm ecology can reduce pesticide use , allow farmers to better understand the interplay of organisms on their farm , and are often more cost effective to the farmer .\n< 0 . 05 ) altered capsule damage , and were less with cluster bean ( 9 . 89 % ) , black gram , green gram , cowpea , and groundnut ( 10 . 35 to 13 . 38 % ) , and were significantly superior over the rest of the intercropping systems and castor monocrop ( 20 . 84 % ) . the population of\nget into permaculture and within no time an entire field of jargon is sprouting up around you , and while it can be exciting to have all these new ideas to ponder and play with , it can also be a bit intimidating\u2026bewildering\u2026intense . well , at some point or another we\u2019ve all felt that way , but even so , it\u2019s time to talk about one of those mysterious terms : intercropping .\nfocus group discussions were held with farmers before commencement of the on\u2014farm experiments . the discussions revealed a number of important pieces of information : farmers were routinely practicing castor monocropping ; few farmers were aware of the advantages of intercropping in terms of lowering of pest infestation ; adoption of chemical insecticides was the common solution for controlling insect pests ; and although some farmers were aware of the various components of ipm , implementation was not significant .\n9 . crop rotation \u2013 benefits and limitations inflexible \u2013 intercropping , catch cropping or mixed cropping do not fit well planning the rotation also enables planning succession personal taste is vital on a small scale \u2013 the grower might like brassicas but not carrots . one crop can benefit the next in the rotation \u2013 nitrogen fixing legumes ; potatoes suppress weeds most pests and diseases are mobile or have long persistence minimises plant problems \u2013 pests , diseases and deficiencies limitations benefits\nassociational resistance refers to the reduced herbivore attack that a plant experiences when they are associated with taxonomically different plants ( kaitaniemi et al . 2007 ) , and it may be true for the intercropping systems . associational resistance is due to either resource concentration , the natural enemy hypothesis , or both . favorable intercrops like cowpea and cluster bean recorded higher populations of predators and facilitated in\u2014situ culturing of them . the castor + sorghum intercropping system had lower pest populations . although it is not a legume , sorghum as an intercrop reduced the pest incidence in castor . because of its faster growth and canopy formation , the sorghum crop suppressed growth of the castor plants and made them small and lean . plants suppressed in this way may become less attractive to a pest or provide a less suitable food source ; alternatively , the smaller suppressed plants may constitute a less efficient crop for passively dispersing pests ( trenbath 1993 ) .\ncrop combining can be a stand - alone approach to pest management , or it can be combined with other pest management strategies , including chemical and biological control and the use of resistant plant varieties . the successful use of intercropping to manage pests depends on a thorough understanding of how distinct crop characteristics and combinations will influence the behavior of pest and beneficial arthropods . in addition , the challenges of combining crops in a manner that minimizes competition and assures acceptable yields must be addressed .\nrepellant intercrops : an intercrop that has a repellent effect can also be used for insect pest control . this often requires more rows of the intercrop to be planted than in a trap crop system . in this system , the repellent intercrop masks the production crop from the insect pest , deterring the insect from its host crop . whether the repellency is due to chemicals emitted by the plant or due to the physical structure of the intercrop is unknown . an example of repellant intercrops can be seen in a recent study that showed that intercropping leeks with beans ( host plant ) had a repellent effect on the bean fly .\n. . . these results are also in agreement with the intermediate disturbance hypothesis ( bongers et al . 2009 ) , which states that at an intermediate level of disturbance species richness and hence , functional diversity , is higher , because of the coexistence of early - successional acquisitive species with late - successional conservative ones ( see also lasky et al . 2014 ) . the large trait variation in agricultural land can be attributed to intercropping systems ( coolman and hoyt 1993 ) . slash - and - burn management techniques can maintain a number of species and functional diversity ( altieri 2004 , chazdon et al . 2009 ) . . . .\n. . . these results are also in agreement with the intermediate disturbance hypothesis ( bongers et al . 2009 ) , which states that at an intermediate level of disturbance species richness and hence , funconal diversity , is higher , because of the coexistence of early successional acquisive species with late - successional conservave ones . the large trait variaon in agricultural land can be abributed to the intercropping systems , in which more than one species of crop are culvated with different strategies of resource acquision ( coolman and hoyt 1993 ) . slash - and - burn techniques thus main - tain species and funconal diversity ( aleri 2004 ) . . . .\npush - pull cropping : a combination of repellent and attractant crops can be used in an intercropping system for insect pest control . this type of system was developed in africa and is called a push - pull system . the attractant crop draws the insect in ( acts as the \u201cpull\u201d ) and the repellent crop deters the insect ( acts as the \u201cpush\u201d ) . the push - pull system that was developed in africa protects corn from stem boring moth larvae by planting a grass that is more attractive to the moths , napier grass , as a border and planting a repellent crop , desmodium ( a legume ) , in between the rows of corn .\nsimilar focus group discussions were held again at the end of the project with the same set of farmers as before . farmers were asked to rate each intercropping system on a scale of 1 to 10 with respect to three parameters , pest incidence , yield , and cost of cultivation . farmers expressed that the diverse crop systems in fact experienced lower pest infestation than the monocultures . the obtained average indicated that the castor + cluster bean system fared better with a score of 2 . 1 \u00b1 0 . 72 for pest incidence , 7 . 3 \u00b1 0 . 86 for yield , and 6 . 05 \u00b1 1 . 69 for cost and was considered superior to all other systems (\n11 . learning outcomes < ul > < li > 1 . cultivation techniques ( 2 ) < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > 1 . 1 describe the methods used to advance and extend the productive season of outdoor food crops . < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > 1 . 2 identify a range of propagation methods used in the production of a range of outdoor food crops . < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > 2 . crop rotation etc < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > 2 . 1 state the benefits and limitations of using crop rotation . < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > 2 . 2 describe how crop rotation can be used in the vegetable garden . < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > 2 . 3 describe two methods by which successional cropping can be achieved in the production of a range of vegetable crops . < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > 2 . 4 define the term : \u2018intercropping\u2019 . < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > 2 . 5 explain how intercropping can be used to maximise production . < / li > < / ul >\n2 . learning outcomes < ul > < li > a . identify three active revision techniques < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > 1 . cultivation techniques ( 2 ) < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > 1 . 1 describe the methods used to advance and extend the productive season of outdoor food crops . < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > 1 . 2 identify a range of propagation methods used in the production of a range of outdoor food crops . < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > 2 . crop rotation etc < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > 2 . 1 state the benefits and limitations of using crop rotation . < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > 2 . 2 describe how crop rotation can be used in the vegetable garden . < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > 2 . 3 describe two methods by which successional cropping can be achieved in the production of a range of vegetable crops . < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > 2 . 4 define the term : \u2018intercropping\u2019 . < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > 2 . 5 explain how intercropping can be used to maximise production . < / li > < / ul >\nthe rationale for the selection of intercrops to quantify the impact of intercrops on pest incidence is as follows . black gram and green gram are short\u2014duration legumes grown by farmers . cowpea is a short\u2014duration pulse crop also considered as an eco\u2014feast crop , which attracts aphids , thus increasing occurrence of coccinellids ( surulivelu 2004 ) and encouraging multiplication of coccinellids and other predators . pigeon pea is a long\u2014 duration crop grown by farmers along with castor . cluster bean is considered a relatively insect pest\u2014free crop and was found to record higher ler ( land equivalent ratio ) values when intercropped with castor ( subba reddy et al . 2004 ) . groundnut and sunflower are grown as intercrops in pigeon pea and castor by some farmers . sorghum is the major food cereal crop grown in dryland conditions . intercropping systems that have been found to be effective along with some other systems , both popular and / or suggested by the farmers were included .\nliving mulches are minor crops that are planted within a major crop and can be considered as a type of intercropping . living mulches may be planted on adjacent rows of the main crop , within the same row as the main crop and within close proximity of the main crop . non crop plants are typically used as living mulches in vegetable systems including buckwheat and white clover , trifolium repens l . some benefits of using living mulches include reduced pest populations , increased densities of beneficial insects , and improvement in soil texture and structure because of the organic matter added to the soil ( frank and liburd 2005 , nyoike and liburd 2010 ) . nyoike and liburd ( 2010 ) reported higher populations of beneficial insects when buckwheat was intercropped with squash as opposed to using uv - reflective mulch in squash plantings . similarly , frank and liburd ( 2005 ) found lower pest pressure and higher beneficial insect populations in treatments containing buckwheat and squash compared with other conventional systems of growing squash in the absence of a living mulch ( fig . 6 ) .\ntrap cropping : a system that uses an attractant crop planted close to the production crop is called trap cropping . the plant that is used as an intercrop ( trap crop ) is more attractive than the production crop to the insect , so the insect is drawn to the trap crop . in conventional systems , insecticides can be applied to the trap crop alone , reducing the need for pesticide use on all acres . in organic systems , an organic materials review institute ( omri ) approved insecticide could be used on the trap crop , or a mechanical means of insect control can be used , such as using a tractor - mounted vacuum over the trap crop . a good example of a successful trap cropping system that uses field vacuums is found in the control of lygus bugs on strawberries in california .\nthis page is having a slideshow that uses javascript . your browser either doesn ' t support javascript or you have it turned off . to see this page as it is meant to appear please use a javascript enabled browser .\ndo you want to change the way the world eats ? then you\u2019ve come to the right blog . we\u2019re here to talk food\u2014and the complexities behind it .\nhere , you will find news , views , research , and more\u2014each a key ingredient in the recipe for a new food system movement .\nif you would like to get involved with this blog , feel free to contact us .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nkeywords : crop yield ; intercrop ; flowering - plant ; repellent - plant ; trap - plant .\ntransversal 24 no . 54 31 of 405 , edificio volterra , bogot\u00e1 , colombia . apartado a\u00e9reo 11366 , bogot\u00e1 , colombia . tel . : ( 57 - 1 ) 3472320 . fax : ( 57 - 1 ) 2126209 . publicaciones @ urltoken\nsorry , preview is currently unavailable . you can download the paper by clicking the button above .\nenter the email address you signed up with and we ' ll email you a reset link .\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\nnatural forests are multilayer structures built over many years , with tall - and medium - size trees , shrubs , climbing vines and leafy undergrowth . in a natural forest , plants share water and sunlight and provide shade and soil protection .\nthe multilayer structure of the natural forest can be imitated in the home garden . such a home garden requires careful planning and time , but once established , it provides many benefits .\na multilayer cropping system mixes fast - growing plants with slow - growing plants , and early - maturing plants with late - maturing plants , using the basic multiple cropping principle described in home garden technology leaflet 12 ,\nmultiple cropping\n. figures 1 and 2 provide some ideas for designing parts of a home garden using a system of mixed planting .\ntable 1 provides examples of trees and other crops that can make up the different layers in a home garden . if the suggested crops are not suitable for a given area , the local agricultural extension worker can advise home garden managers on the crops best suited to that area .\na multilayer plant community is a perfect and cheap support system . yam or runner bean or certain varieties of cowpea can be grown together with maize or sorghum . in this scenario , the cereal stalks provide support to the climbing plants . trees can be planted in the home garden to provide natural trellises .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nmixed or multiple cropping is the cultivation of two or more crops simultaneously on the same field without a row arrangement .\nrelay cropping is the growing of two or more crops on the same field with the planting of the second crop after the first one has completed its development .\nstrip cropping is the cultivation of different crops in alternate strips of uniform width and on the same field . it has two types ; contour strip cropping and field strip cropping . contour strip cropping follows a layout of a definite rotational sequence and the tillage is held closely to the exact contour of the field . field strip cropping has strips with uniform width that follows across the general slope of the land .\nreduces the insect / mite pest populations because of the diversity of the crops grown . when other crops are present in the field , the insect / mite pests are confused and they need more time to look for their favorite plants .\nreduces the plant diseases . the distance between plants of the same species is increased because other crops ( belonging to a different family group ) are planted in between .\nminimizes labor cost on the control of weeds . a mixture of various crops gives often a better coverage of the soil leaving less space for the development of weeds .\nresults in potential increase for total production and farm profitability than when the same crops are grown separately .\nprovides 2 or more different food crops for the farm family in one cropping season .\nmettot , b . the inter planting of vegetables . back home woods magazine . urltoken\nboller , e . ; hani , f . ; poehling . editors . ( 2004 ) : ecological infrastructures . : ideabook on functional biodiversity at the farm level . iobc , oilb , mattenbach ag . winterthur , switzerland .\ndaxl , r . ; von kayserlingk , n . ; klien - koch , c . ; link , r . ; waibel , h . ( 1994 ) : integrated pest management : guidelines . deutsche gesellschaft fur technische zusammenarbeit . eschborn ,\nicipe . ( 2003 ) : 2000 - 2003 icipe scientific report . international center for insect physiology and entomology , nairobi , kenya .\nin essence , these are all forms of companion planting , in which one plant provides some useful component for another . the technique can be small in scale , something seen in a home garden , but strip cropping is also becoming more common for progressive industrial models .\nthere are many reasons for why we would want to intercrop . it can help suppress weeds , especially if we time - sequence our planting such that a cultivated choice is always occupying the space . it can help us combat pests and diseases , especially those which are soil - borne and can transfer from one year to the next . it improves the soil structure , alternating root types and adding different forms of organic matter to the surface , all of which helps to create rich , crumbly earth . it also keeps fertility levels balanced by using different plants with different needs , as well as some with valuable soil inputs , such as with the ever - popular nitrogen - fixing legumes .\nwe intercrop because to do differently\u2014seemingly so\u2014is completely counterintuitive to what serious and sustainable food cultivators would want to do . the modern - day monoculture standard is one completely reliant on petroleum , agrochemicals , endless water supplies , and land expansion . it leaves a wasteland in its wake .\nconsider how the group of plants might affect each other\u2019s sunlight . shade isn\u2019t always a bad thing , but it might be for the wrong plant .\ntime - sequencing can be very useful , and combining plants with different growth rates means they won\u2019t be interfering with the other at the most crucial points of development .\nlegumes , accumulators , and green manures are great plants to include as they help to continually revitalize soils .\ninclude species , such as culinary herbs , that help repel insects . some plants , like onions and carrots , have very specific companions for this .\na complementary sharing of plant resources , such as nitrogen from n fixing plants .\nwhere two or more crop types are mixed together , seeded together , and harvested together .\nsometimes termed \u201cfast crop / slow crop\u201d , relay cropping is planting a second crop type into an existing standing crop once it\u2019s reached the reproductive stage .\njoin our subscribers & get great insights like this once a month delivered straight to your inbox .\ni agree to recieve email communication from dutch openers . i may opt out at any point .\nany reference to other brand names and / or trademarks throughout this website is solely intended for identification and as a point of reference only . dutch industries and / or dutch openers make these direct references to complementary products to ensure the consumer fully understands where our tillage tools / openers apply and may be used . for clarification , the following trademarks are the property of others : seed hawk ( v\u00e4derstad ) , seedmaster , john deere , cnh , btt , bourgault , paralink xtc , paralink se / qda , flexicoil stealth , morris , amity air till drill , horsch , conserva pak , versatile ml and airguard .\nfirst , we had to make sure we have enough tanks for two different seeds and our fertilizer inputs . we would prefer to have four tanks but we make it work with three . next , you have to make sure you have an opener that can triple shoot and place the dual crop and fertilizer . when it comes time to harvest , we harvest the peas and canola together and then separate it in a rotary screen . then , ideally we store the canola and peas separately due to the difference in moisture content between the two ( peas are 15 - 16 % moisture while canola is about 10 % ) to prevent any spoilage . the crop can then be stored in bags or in bins .\nfertilizer rates \u2013 how much fertilizer do we apply to feed both crops , especially predicting how much to offset the n application due to the peas supplying the canola with n . i usually start with 30lbs of n and then let the peas nodulate and supply the remaining n the canola needs .\nfinding chemicals compatible with multiple crops can be difficult . there are plenty of chemicals for just peas or canola on their own , but far less when you need to apply an application to both . this can make a weed resistance issue a lot more complicated and can cause you to be forced to use a chemical that may be registered for one of your intercrops , but not the other .\npeas feed the canola with nitrogen , while canola gives the peas legs to stand rather than lying flat on the ground . saves money on inputs and no lifters needed to pick the crop up .\nwhen conditions are right and all the factors properly align , these can be some our best paying crops on the farm .\ngrowing of two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land ( field ) . there is a crop intensification in both time and space dimensions . there is intercrop competition during all or part of crop growth .\nin rained areas of maharashtra : 1 . sorghum / pearl millet / cotton + red gram / black gram or kidney bean or cowpea or groundnut . 2 . groundnut + sunflower . cotton + soybean , cotton + black gram safflower + gram\nselection of intercrop is one the basis of duration of crop and growth rethyms . the short duration crop gets harvested and long duration crop gets the benefits of september showers and produces more yields . e . g . pearl millet + red grams .\nurltoken \u00a9 2015 . all rights reserved . web site development , web site designing , seo by onclick\nlocation : hanson beeyard , fort lupton , colorado featuring : larry , craig , gary , and brian since 2005 many bee colonies around the globe have mysteriously disappeared . everything from cellphone . . . read more\nfeaturing : bill and nicolette niman location : bn ranch , marin , californiathe niman\u2019s secret for \u201cantibiotic - 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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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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 ."]}
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' s third acquisition in 2005 - following the acquisitions of wildseed , ltd . and xdrive , inc . in august .\nthe weblog ad directory ( + weblogs , inc . v . gawker stats ! )\naol buys blog network weblogs inc . - technology & science - tech and gadgets | nbc news\nthe weblog ad directory ( + weblogs , inc . v . gawker stats ! ) \u2013 urltoken\nseptember 2003 jason calacanis founds weblogs , inc . , which eventually grows into a portfolio of 85 blogs .\njudith meskill is out at aol\u2019s weblogs inc . this follows the departures of jim bankoff , former aol ceo jon miller and weblogs inc . founder jason calacanis . no word on where meskill will land , but at this rate it seems only a matter of time before weblogs inc . / engadget golden boy peter rojas looks for his exit .\n16 . september 2003 jason calacanis founds weblogs , inc . , which eventually grows into a portfolio of 85 blogs .\na lot of other successful news blogs are affiliated with weblogs inc , just check out urltoken or joystiq . com !\naol , a unit of time warner inc , could announce the acquisition of new york - based weblogs inc . urltoken as early as thursday ,\na source tells reuters .\namerica online inc . , the world ' s largest internet service provider , will boost its presence in the blog community with its acquisition of weblogs inc . , a leading blogging company .\nfounded in december 2004 , tuaw was part of the weblogs , inc . stable along with engadget , autoblog and joystiq , which is also being closed .\ndownload squad to the rescue ! the popular and useful downloads blog from weblogs inc . posted about a utility that can help you monitor your own network .\ncongratulations to all of the bloggers and employees of weblogs , inc . there are a number of additional public / private acquisition deals that will be announced this month as well .\nwith 3 wins , weblogs inc . takes the cake . we try to get their blogs to match the gawker\u2019s . if you have some disputes against these results , comment .\n, autoblog , hack a day , and other popular blogs . you can already see and add to aol newsfeed link at the top right corner of weblogs inc . , sites . aol is reported to have paid $ 25 million in an all cash deal for the properties . weblogs inc . , will become an independently editorial wholly owned subsidiary and part of the\nweblogs content will also be incorporated within aol properties such as moviefone and netscape . urltoken users will be able to connect to weblogs via the liveweb and people connection links on the homepage .\nthe 85 blogging sites that aol is getting as part of its purchase of weblogs inc . let users read about everything from travel to technology and debate on topics like parenting and movies .\nthere are reports that aol has acquired weblogs , inc . and will officially announce it later this week . the acquisition price , including earnouts , is reported to be $ 20 - 35 million .\nearlier this month news corp . celebrated the three year anniversary of the acquisition of myspace . today , aol does the same for the weblogs , inc . blog network they acquired in october 2005 .\nabout america online , inc . america online , inc . is a wholly owned subsidiary of time warner inc . ( nyse : twx ) . based in dulles , virginia , america online is the world ' s leader in interactive services , web brands , internet technologies and e - commerce services .\nweblogs , inc . , founded by jason calacanis and brian alvey was launched just two years ago and is funded by mark cuban . calacanis has reported a revenue run rate of about $ 2 million .\nim sorry . it just sucks without hacks , and you know its just weblogs inc . trying to get a crap load of coverage . you think all those posts about live8 were because vince was so darn happy about it ? no . they were because weblogs started a live8 blog and vince lived conveintly in philly .\nmedia : compuserve | huffpost | netscape | nullsoft | tacoda | techcrunch | truveo | weblogs , inc . | awesomenesstv ( 24 . 5 % ) 2 | verizon hearst media partners ( 50 % ) | yahoo !\nin july 1969 , operators formed alvarado drive - in theatre inc . in january 1972 , the business was purchased by syufy century theatres inc . of san francisco , which ran several other indoor and outdoor california screens .\nin 2004 , brian alvey and jason calacanis created the publishing company weblogs , inc . \u2014 home to such category leading blogs as engadget , autoblog , joystiq , tuaw , tv squad , cinematical , download squad , wow insider and slashfood . aol acquired weblogs , inc . in 2005 . while at aol , brian was named the chief architect of netscape and lead the development team which turned the struggling portal into a thriving social news site .\ngawker media and weblogs inc . both run many blogs , and some are popular with tech geeks alike . so , how many blogs do they run ? more importanly , who has the most average readers\u2026 terence huynh writes .\ndownload squad was a very popular blog , and the sudden shutdown has many in shock . one of the weblogs , inc . blogs , it was named among computerworld ' s list of the ten best written blogs in 2008 .\njason mccabe calacanis , co - founder and chief executive of weblogs , has said that weblogs gets more than $ 1 million a year by participating in a google inc . program in which text ads are triggered by keywords on a web page . but the company generates even more revenues from other advertising , calacanis said , refusing to provide details .\nbest j \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 jason mccabe calacanis ceo , weblogs , inc . , an aol company . gm , urltoken office : 310 - 979 - 5654 | mobile : 310 - 456 - 4900 blog : urltoken yahoo / aol im : jasoncalacanis\na while back , peter caputa called me out for not talking about the star system of comment ratings that have popped up on weblogs inc blogs . i took notice and have been checking it out . here is how jason calacanis describes it .\nthe agreement with weblogs , signed wednesday , is expected to close next week . dulles , va . - based aol will now sign agreements with the more than 100 independent , freelance bloggers who produce more than 1 , 000 postings weekly on weblogs\u2019 blogs .\namerica online , inc . today announced that is has signed a definitive agreement to acquire one of the online medium ' s leading blogging companies , weblogs , inc . ( urltoken ) of santa monica , ca and new york , ny . the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed . the agreement was signed wednesday , october 5 , and is expected to close next week .\n\u00a9 2018 , o\u2019reilly media , inc . all trademarks and registered trademarks appearing on urltoken are the property of their respective owners .\nwelcome to apple world today . while this is a new website , the roots of it go back ten years to the founding of a site called the unofficial apple weblog ( tuaw ) . that site grew out of weblogs , inc . , which had a large stable of websites including engadget , joystiq , and autoblog . weblogs , inc . was acquired in 2005 by aol , which regrettably decided to discontinue some of the\nsmaller\nwebsites in the last week . tuaw was down , but not out .\naol members and visitors to urltoken will be provided with access to weblogs ' content in a number of areas . links to weblogs ' 85 unique blogs will be seamlessly embedded and integrated across the aol service , such as the personal finance channel , the autos channel , the travel channel , the games channel , the television channel , and at aol news - among others . weblogs content will also be integrated within aol , inc . ' s network of properties , such as moviefone , aol music and netscape . on urltoken , visitors will be able to connect to weblogs via the ' liveweb ' and ' people connection ' links on the homepage .\nto techcrunch , aol will be folding both tuaw and jostiq , a video gaming blog founded in 2004 , into engadget , another high - profile publication it acquired as part of the 2005 purchase of weblogs , inc . and its network of about 90 blogs .\nhas been providing apple news , reviews , how - tos and other content about the cupertino - based company since december 2004 . aol gained ownership of the website through its acquisition of weblogs inc . in 2005 . the company has three other flagship media properties in\nweblogs will become a wholly - owned , stand - alone subsidiary of aol . it will operate with full editorial control and independence .\nbut weblogs inc . currently have 54 blogs , many just extensions of a brand , and three yearly event blogs . most of their blogs have become either retired or on hiatus . 11 of the current blogs are extensions of engadget . overusing their brand\u2026 who knew ?\nurltoken is jason calacanis\u2019s blog \u2013 and while he\u2019s technically retired from blogging ( for now ) \u2013 his site serves as his personal hub and an archive of previous blog posts . jason founded weblogs , inc and is the founder of urltoken a \u201chuman - powered search engine\u201d .\nweblogs , inc . , founded in september 2003 , is a privately - held , venture - backed company . weblogs operates a media network , launched in january 2004 , of 85 blogging sites covering a range of subject matters . the company features more than 100 independent , freelance expert bloggers producing over 1 , 000 blog postings weekly - providing rich , unfiltered content for millions of dedicated blog visitors and contributors .\nweblogs is delighted to join up with aol , and in so doing , we ' ve reached a milestone in the development of citizen media ,\njason mccabe calacanis , co - founder and ceo of weblogs , inc . stated .\nweblogs has made great strides over the past two years building high - profile blogs . yet , we realized that taking our network to the next level required a partner not only with a significant audience , but the advertising expertise to leverage it . in aol , we found the ideal company to join .\njust a quick question\u2026 why is hack - a - day even under this weblogs inc . thing . i\u2019ve never heard of it , or any other blog affiliated with it besides this one . why stick with it if it only hinders what you can do with the blog ?\nin the following table , i took a look at the list of blogs listed on the weblogs inc . main site and ran the technorati site numbers against them ( duplicate entries in the weblogsinc list were removed as well as entries that pointed to sites which no longer exist ) .\nsad news in the apple publishing community today . word on the street is that aol , amid a new round of lay - offs , is going to shut down tuaw , one of the longest - standing publications and among the most successful blogs in the weblogs , inc . portfolio .\nnow , before you get too excited let me tell you we\u2019ve got 103 bloggers on the payroll and nine staffers here at weblogs , inc . we\u2019re a big , little company so to speak . plus i gotta pay for peter rojas\u2019 gadget habit ( let\u2019s just say it ain\u2019t pretty ) !\nweblogs inc ' s family of sites are announcing a video game blog - urltoken . i thought i read in this month ' s wired that nick denton ala gawker , gizmodo and the rest was coming out with a video game blog as well . i guess calacanis beat him to the punch .\nalthough santa monica , calif . - based weblogs will operate with full editorial control and independence as a wholly owned subsidiary , aol will integrate the blogs into its urltoken portal by linking to the best entries . visitors to aol\u2019s moviefone , for instance , might see referrals to weblogs\u2019 cinematical blog on films .\nas the years went on and the technology evolved , agreda\u2019s passion helped land him a job at weblogs inc . , which ran sites like engadget and tuaw . he was a top - ranked commenter and was offered a job by the blogging network , which aol later bought , to write about software .\naol bought weblogs inc . , the two year old weblog network founded by jason calacanis and brian alvey , for a number that is rumored to be anywhere between $ 25 million and $ 40 million . in this process , time warner may be providing some ideas as to the valuation of blogs by traditional media .\nengadget and tuaw were part of weblogs , inc . , a company formed to launch gazillions of special - interest blogs . among the dozens it spawned were sites about cars , photoshop , google , yahoo , open - source software , bluetooth , wi - fi , downloads , tv , babies , and mortgages .\ni could wait for a quote from weblogs themselves , but instead i ' ve put in a request to gizmodo . stirring the pot . . . moi ?\nengadget was founded by former gizmodo technology weblog editor and co - founder , peter rojas . engadget was the largest blog in weblogs , inc . , a blog network with over 75 weblogs including autoblog and joystiq which formerly included hack - a - day . weblogs inc . was purchased by aol in 2005 . [ 3 ] engadget ' s editor - in - chief , ryan block , announced on july 22 , 2008 , that he would be stepping down as editor - in - chief in late august , leaving the role to joshua topolsky . on march 12 , 2011 , topolsky announced that he was leaving engadget to start the verge , appointing tim stevens - - profiled by fortune on may 31 , 2012 [ 4 ] - - as the editor - in - chief . [ 5 ]\n\u00a9 2018 bay area reporter , a division of bar , inc . all rights reserved . powered by pride labs , llc . privacy policy \u0095 terms of use\nthere was some testing going on and discussions on yesterday about google adsense adds located in rss feeds . now , weblogs inc has announced that it is the first platform to test google\u2019s much - anticipated rss advertising service . rss feeds for the unofficial apple weblog ( urltoken ) are now carrying google adsense powered contextually relevant text ads .\nin acquiring weblogs inc . , aol has now provided us with some numbers traditional media are willing to pay for a blog . looking at the numbers above , one can try to guess at the value of a link from an external site . a single link on the weblogsinc network represents 0 . 002258559942180087 percent of the overall network .\nweblogs\u2019 blogs , which include joystiq on gaming , blogging baby on parenting and gadling on travel , appear to have accomplished what other blogs only dream of : they make money .\nwith the re - launch , aol took down great television site tv squad and integrated some of its staff and content into aol tv . aol has operated tv squad since 2005 , when it acquired weblogs , inc . and its roster of sites like tv squad , engadget , and tuaw . users that go to the url urltoken are now automatically redirected urltoken .\nnow lets get this post rolling [ does this even make sense ? ] . gawker has bloggers across the world , but will not open more bloggers until a job opportunity . weblogs inc . , however , lets people join the ever growing role of blogging for their blogs , with at least 3 examples . so you can join the site and get paid .\nwelcome to the blog - apocalypse . weblogs inc , the leading network of 90 or so blogs including engadget , tuaw and autoblog , has racked up more than one hour of downtime so far tonight . it ' s incredibly rare for an entire blog network to go down , but engadget et al all currently deliver the error : http / 1 . 1 service unavailable\nweblogs includes roughly 80 advertising - supported sites published by a group of more than 100 bloggers . examples include autoblog , bloggingbaby and engadget , weblog inc . ' s most trafficked site , which is aimed at\nrapid gadget freaks .\nengadget ranks as one of the web ' s most visited blogs , according to data on traffic measurement site technorati .\nthe weblogs , inc . network features over 100 independent , unfiltered bloggers producing over 1 , 000 blog posts a week across over 75 industry - leading blogs . each week we ask our bloggers to choose their top posts , which we bring to you in one easy - to - read weekly post . you ' ll find lots more links after the jump . enjoy !\njason calacanis is the founder and ceo of mahalo , a video and app creator . he also founded the silicon alley reporter ( sold to dow jones ) , as well as weblogs , inc . which created engadget , autoblog and joystiq . weblogs , inc . was purchased by aol and is now the cornerstone of their content strategy . calacanis is an active angel investor and has hosted the popular podcast\nthis week in startups\nsince 2009 . after three years of hosting techcrunch50 , he founded launch media , which publishes the launch ticker and produces a number of events including the annual launch festival in san francisco . the festival features 40 + startups that launch in front of 2 , 000 + industry leaders . previous graduates include mint , dropbox , yammer , fitbit and room 77 .\nadjab was deleted from the internet entirely about a year after the site was shut down by new owners aol , which also eventually folded cinematical into moviefone and did a content purge . same goes for tv squad , another part of the former weblogs inc network . marketingvox stopped publishing in 2014 , long after i\u2019d ceased writing there and i found that links i\u2019d saved to my posts no longer work .\nweblogs was cited by fortune in a recent cover story on the\n10 tech trends to watch in 2005\n, and in february was named by businessweek as one of\nfive net names to watch in ' 05\n. in addition , luxist , a luxury lifestyle blog and one of weblogs ' most popular destinations , was named by usa today as one of the web ' s\nhot sites\n.\nthe weblogs , inc . network features over 100 independent , unfiltered bloggers producing over 1 , 000 blog posts a week across over 75 industry - leading blogs . each week we ask our bloggers to choose their top posts , which we bring to you in one easy - to - read weekly post . you ' ll find links to the hottest posts from the fourth week of july after the jump . enjoy !\njim bankoff , aol\u2019s executive vice president for programming and products , said the company will work with the weblogs team to create additional journals that fit with aol\u2019s existing lineup of programming channels and new ones that emerge .\nweblogs inc . is an independent company from aol . owning over 90 blogs , it has become the bloggers choic for content . with engadget , download squad , tv sqaud and many more , with blogs dedicated to one event . founded by brian alvey and jason calacanis , aol acquired it in 2005 . it\u2019s popular blog , engadget , has spawned many spinoffs for china , japanese and spain and for mobile and hd addicts .\ngawker and weblogs , inc . have been talking about making a directory of blogs and their traffic for advertisers . john battelle\u2019s folks over at federated media are interested as well . the group of us have been talking with measurement folks ( i . e . ipro ) , but frankly i think this is a project that is so important that we , as a group , should fund it and manage it by an open board .\namerica online inc . will inherit engadget , autoblog and other popular web journals as part of a $ 25 million deal announced thursday that expands aol\u2019s presence in the blogging community and the company\u2019s potential to attract advertising dollars .\nweblogs produces blogs in specialized , ' niche ' consumer and trade markets , with over 30 million monthly web page views and 25 million monthly rss page views per month . weblogs ' more popular blogs include : engadget ( technology ) , autoblog ( automotive ) , joystiq ( gaming ) , cinematical ( films ) , blogging baby ( parenting ) , luxist ( luxury ) , gadling ( travel ) , the wireless weblog , slashfood , and tvsquad .\na number of popular blogs got their start in the early 2000s , including boing boing , dooce , gizmodo , gawker ( the first major gossip blog to launch ) , wonkette , and the huffington post . weblogs , inc . was started by jason calacanis in 2003 , and was then sold to aol for $ 25 million . it was that sale that helped to cement blogs as a force to be reckoned with rather than just a passing fad .\nepisode reviews . when i first started at tv squad \u2013 the late , great web site started by weblogs , inc and eventually gobbled up by aol \u2013 i thought episode reviews were the greatest thing since blue jeans and remote controls . it was great to watch an episode of a show and then write a review of it and get it up quickly . and it was really fun to engage the community of tv fans and read their comments and thoughts about the episode .\nselling advertising on highly focused blogs without enormous audiences didn\u2019t turn out to be all that easy . most of weblogs\u2019 weblogs didn\u2019t last all that long , especially after aol acquired the company in 2005 . engadget thrived by getting more and more ambitious , adding full - blown product reviews , subsections and spinoffs , and multimedia efforts until the term \u201cgadget blog\u201d was a hopelessly insufficient definition of its aspirations . gizmodo , while not resembling engadget all that much , also got outgrew the original gadget - blog template .\njohn calacanis of weblogs inc explains the new adsense channel : what does this mean ? well , it means we know we can make money off of our rss feeds and that we can justify providing you\u2014our readers\u2014with free \u201cfull\u201d feeds to our content . many folks are moving to headline only feeds so that you have to click through to the web\u2026 i can understand this , how else is a publisher going to make money ? well , that question is answered and we\u2019re psyched to be part of it .\naol , a division of time warner inc . , is paying $ 25 million in an all - cash transaction , said an executive familiar with the deal . the executive spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to disclose financial details .\naol , a division of time warner inc . , is paying $ 25 million in an all - cash transaction , said an industry executive familiar with the deal . the executive spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to disclose financial details .\nyesterday i saw that darren murph ' s 17 , 212 engadget - related blog posts had snagged him a guinness world record . my first thought was ,\nnow that is a staggering number of blog posts .\nbetween this blog , blogstakes ( from back in 2003 ) and a bunch of weblogs , inc . blogs like the rss weblog and tv squad i have done roughly 900 blog posts . i don ' t think i ' ll ever even reach 17 , 000 tweets , much less blog posts .\nthe weblogs , inc . network features over 100 independent , unfiltered bloggers producing over 1 , 000 blog posts a week across over 75 industry - leading blogs . each week we ask our bloggers to choose their top posts , which we bring to you in one easy - to - read weekly post . you ' ll find links to the hottest posts from the past week after the jump including birthday poetry , a request for someone to act like the champion they are , and five favorite treehouses of horror . enjoy !\ndownload squad was a highly prolific blog covering all types of software : desktop , mobile , and software residing in the cloud . it was one of the best destinations to go if you wanted news about new versions of popular software . as part of popular blog network weblogs , inc . - together with engadget , techcrunch , tuaw and joystiq , to name a few - it was purchased by aol in october 2005 . in 2008 , computerworld named download squad one of the\ntop 10 best - written blogs .\nthe agreement , which was signed wednesday , is expected to close next week . the deal will make the santa monica , california , and new york - based weblogs a wholly owned , stand - alone subsidiary of aol , operating with full editorial control and independence .\ncongratulations , darren murph . thanks for inspiring my little trip into weblogs history \u2014 and my first blog post since july . it was wild to see that spreadsheet again and reread a lot of the email conversations with many of the bloggers as we made our transition into aol .\nback in the pre - aol weblogs , inc . days we had special reporting screens in my blogsmith cms that would show how many posts our bloggers had done in the last 24 hours , 7 days and 30 days . if a blogger had failed to do a blog post in the last 30 days \u2014 and that blogger was not named mark cuban \u2014 we would lock them out of the system and even have our editorial director judith meskill re - interview them before allowing them back in . so blogger post counts have always been a critical business metric .\nthe appeal of blogs , which can range from one teenager\u2019s ranting about school to an industry insider\u2019s take on the latest gadgets and trends , comes from their unfettered , conversational nature , though those qualities can also give larger companies headaches . some weblogs blogs , for instance , contain occasional profanity .\nto make the aol tv relaunch possible , aol has integrated the features from tv squad , which it acquired with the rest of the weblogs , inc . network of sites ( including engadget and tuaw ) in 2005 for $ 25 million . until now , aol television and tv squad continued to operate as separate , independent sites , but now aol tv has merged the two together , which means all of the old tv squad content can now be found on aol tv . ( and if you go to tvsquad . com , it will automatically redirect you to aoltv . com . )\nsince the acquisition , aol says , the weblogs , inc . blogs ( which include engadget , tmz , download squad , tuaw , joystiq , autoblog and others ) have seen worldwide unique visitors climb nearly 1000 % ( 122 % annually , on average ) and page views rise over 1 , 500 % ( 154 % annually , on average ) , according to august 2008 comscore media metrix . in october 2005 , the blogs had a u . s . audience of 1 . 4 million unique visitors and were generating about $ 6 million in revenue . today its 13 million uniques and revenues of about $ 30 million .\nfounded just over 10 years ago in december 2004 , tuaw was acquired by aol in 2005 when it purchased weblogs , inc . , alongside other influential sites including autoblog , joystiq , and engadget . tuaw currently has 11 editorial staffers , according to its about page . aol ceo tim armstrong forecasted these changes during an earnings call back in november , stating that the company would\nsimplify everything that can be simplified .\narmstrong said aol would try to increase growth and value from its content sites by\nsimplifying the portfolio of brands ,\nwhile improving its video offerings , which has rapidly become the backbone of just about every new media company\u2019s advertising strategy .\nsam j . russo and co - op theatres inc . were listed as chief operators . the russo family ran several local movie houses , including the nearby college theater ( sold in the early ' 70s ) , as well as owning minority stakes in theaters operated by others , such as the tu - vu drive - in .\naol has always been at the forefront of creating , expanding and celebrating flourishing communities online , where our members ' voice is elevated to new levels of expression , creativity , and self - publishing ,\nsaid jim bankoff , executive vice president of programming & products at aol .\nthis exciting and groundbreaking combination allows our audiences to be able to do a ' deep - dive ' into a vast array of compelling topics that keep them interested and entertained on our network of properties , day after day . moreover , weblogs , inc . provides aol with the ability to quickly launch websites and communities across areas our audience is passionate about , and advertisers are interested in ,\nbankoff added .\nduring the period where topolsky was editor - in - chief , engadget was routinely accused of being biased towards apple inc . and the company ' s products . engadget seemed to be giving higher ratings to apple products , de - emphasizing their disadvantages . competing products were allegedly given the opposite treatment . [ 54 ] [ 55 ] [ 56 ] [ 57 ]\nthe engadget podcast [ 14 ] was launched in october 2004 and was originally hosted by phillip torrone and len pryor . torrone was the host for the first 22 episodes of the podcast at which point eric rice took over . eric rice is known for his own podcast , called the eric rice show and has also produced podcasts for weblogs , inc . . eric hosted and produced 4 episodes of the podcast for engadget until the show was taken over by peter rojas and ryan block . the podcast was hosted by editor - in - chief joshua topolsky along with editors paul miller and nilay patel with occasional special guests until their 2011 departure . the podcast was produced by trent wolbe under topolsky ' s editorship and continued to be under tim stevens until december 2012 .\nthe move will give aol users access to an array of unfiltered content . weblogs hosts more than 100 independent , freelance expert bloggers producing more than 1 , 000 blog postings weekly . some of its most popular blogs include topics such as luxury , technology , automotive and gaming . blog links will be embedded and integrated across the aol service , such as the autos channel and games channel .\nthe drive - in was torn down in 1980 . in 1985 , jack guttman and his guttman construction inc . built the $ 10 million bella pacific project on the former ozone lot , featuring 120 \u201ccondominium - grade\u201d apartments . guttman also built the $ 8 million village grove project on the old ace drive - in lot , featuring 161 rental apartments , earning him an ominous nickname on several cinema aficionado websites : \u201cthe ozone killer . \u201d\nthe lemon bowl cinema dine opened at the beginning of 1948 , san diego ' s second drive - in theater . located on federal boulevard in lemon grove , the 1948 - 49 theatre catalog lists its original owners as c . e . norcross , suburban theatres inc . of loma linda , california . the lot included a restaurant , where everything from grilled - cheese sandwiches to seafood dinners was served , as well as prewarmed bottles of baby formula .\nin 1990 , the lease on the property beneath the aero ran out , and operators were talking about closing up shop . this is when regan myles and his regan group inc . began running the aero , though it didn ' t take long for trouble to find them . the vista - based company ( which also operated the harbor drive - in in national city ) was sued by the san diego union - tribune over unpaid advertising , losing a judgment of $ 8645 in august 1992 .\nthe harbor drive - in at 3150 national avenue ( i . e . , national city avenue , near highway 54 ) opened in 1949 with a single screen and built to hold 500 cars . it was operated independently for years by t . p . huntington , whose firm harbor drive - in theatres inc . was launched january 15 , 1948 . the lot at 32nd and d avenue was open through all seasons , and raffles were a popular theater tradition beginning in the late ' 70s .\nthe midway drive - in was constructed in 1947 at the intersection of midway drive and sports arena boulevard , back when the boulevard was still frontier street and navy barracks stood on acreage later occupied by a fedmart . the midway drive - in theatre corporation was incorporated july 31 , 1946 , with floyd bernard jr . listed as company president . soon , joseph shure and his shure theatres inc . bought into the drive - in , though bernard maintained his stake for the entire life of the theater , later working with his son dusty bernard and dusty ' s wife lynn .\n24 . august 2006 < ul > < li > technorati is now tracking over 50 million blogs . < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > 175 , 000 new weblogs created each day , < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > on average , more than 2 blogs created each second . < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > total posting volume about 1 . 6 million postings per day , or 18 . 6 posts per second . < / li > < / ul >\naol also provides its members and urltoken visitors with access to aol journals ( urltoken ) , which launched in august 2003 . aol journals provides users with an easy way to share thoughts , photos and more with friends , family and others on the internet . in september 2005 , aol also released a milestone study called the aol\nblog trends survey\n, conducted by digital marketing services , inc . ( dms ) . the survey questioned 600 people who write one or more blogs on the web , and examined why they write blogs and what they write about . for the results , please click here .\nin 1978 , oldknow sold the rancho drive - in for just over $ 1 million to a la mesa company , alessio leasing inc . , which had been renting part of the property for a used truck lot ( standard oil leased another triangular corner of the lot for a filling station that partially obscured the neon screen mural ) .\nthat really breaks my heart ,\nhis daughter teri says .\nthe rancho was the first in a whole circuit of drive - ins we ran in california , utah , nevada , arizona , and atlanta , georgia . i understand that , from a land - value aspect , the property was worth more to developers , but it still makes me sad .\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 .\na couple of weeks ago one of our engineers woke up and read that hackaday was going up for sale . his first reaction was much the same as most regular readers of hackaday , he was worried and concerned that a site that he has read daily for years was going to be sold to someone who would promptly carve it up and ruin it . so he bumped it up the chain here at supplyframe and we decided that had would be a good fit for us and so we made an offer and here we are !\nwe\u2019re a technology company on a mission to improve all aspects of the engineering and electronics industry . you\u2019ve probably not heard of us directly , but if you\u2019ve ever used findchips then you\u2019ve used one of our sites . if you do a little digging you\u2019ll soon find that we provide an advertising network to the electronics industry . while technically this might make us \u2018the evil\u2019 in many peoples eyes , we\u2019re more than yet another media company . our platform and products are used by millions of engineers every month , and we\u2019re building new tools to make designing and manufacturing electronics even easier .\nwe build tools for engineers , it only makes sense that we build a closer relationship with the community here . a few of our staff are regular readers , one has even had one of his hacks featured on had . we want to do more of that . while we\u2019re mostly computer science nerds , we are aspiring makers and hackers \u2013 we have a hacklab in our office and a couple of projects under way ( check out the blog over here ) . we try to eat our own dogfood and to generally have a good time building cool stuff . hopefully soon we\u2019ll have some hacks of our own to post up .\nobviously we have to get some return on our investment , we make most of our money from our advertising network so we\u2019ll probably change out the ads on the site , but that\u2019s the only major change we want to make to the site at this point . rest assured we won\u2019t be filtering or shaping the content based on our advertisers whims and our main focus will always be on the community and finding ways we can help to make it better .\nwell , we\u2019ll keep had running mostly as it has been , the adverts will be more relevant ( which many of you might actually find refreshing ) , but other than that not much will change . we\u2019ll try and bring in a few more writers and to help polish up things that have been left unattended . many of the plans that were proposed in brian\u2019s presentation align nicely with our thoughts so hopefully we\u2019ll see some of those happen .\nin the longer term we\u2019re going to see if we can help out with our contacts , our software development expertise and whatever else we can think of . we\u2019ve got a good relationship with lots of companies in the electronics industry , we hope we can leverage some of those relationships to make good stuff happen here .\nreally we\u2019re open to ideas , so let us know your thoughts on how to improve had and we\u2019ll see what we can help with . one thing you can be sure of , we\u2019re not here to do evil , we\u2019re here to hack stuff and have fun doing it !\nafter several very long talks with these guys i am very pleased with this . this move is going to be massively positive for hackaday !\ni\u2019m working at urltoken now which leaves little room in my schedule for contributing to anyone else . i lurk here religiously though , and maybe i\u2019m whispering ideas in the new owners ears\u2026 just maybe .\neetimes is great and now , it will be greater . thanks for your good work \u2013 robot\nin fact , i would argue there is a statistically significant correlation between the two .\nyeah , they are behind datasheet . net . good deal . having some cross site advertising from the new overlords would be a welcome thing .\nthat\u2019s how i felt about it . there are completely irrelevant ads there at the moment , at least they\u2019ll be relevant now .\nbut they should keep the \u2018i used to care\u2019 t - shirt ad . that one\u2019s nice ; p\nnot if you\u2019re wife ever looks over your shoulder ; ) i could do without them and the half - naked computer model girls .\ni agree to keep that one too , for the obvious reasons . . they\u2019re \u2026uh\u2026cool shirts\u2026bonus , my wife finds those t - shirts hilarious .\ni seem to get the \u201cchinese women date\u201d one . i\u2019m cool with that .\nmassively positive for hackaday\u2019s owner . the site , after that , he probably doesn\u2019t care much about .\nyes , i cannot think of a better company to own hack a day . my worst fear was that it got acquired by element 14 : - /\nhopefully the new owners are not pot - heads that think pipe and bong tutorials are \u201chacks\u201d .\nit should be built into your browser . it should be built into your brain ! and there\u2019s lots of proper nouns and comedic mis - spellings it would get in the way of . not to mention half the names of companies on the internet .\n\u2018there\u2019s\u2019 is a contraction of \u2018there\u2019 and \u2018is\u2019 . \u2018lots\u2019 is plural . i think we have conclusively demonstrated that \u2018sould be built into your brain\u2019 and \u2018is functionally effective\u2019 are two separate things . i would not presume to demand a spelling or grammar checking feature , but many of us know it might be helpful to any of us .\nspellcheck is knot a substitute four proofreading . had would benefit from and be far more professional appearing if it had a person or process to edit out the stuff that spellcheck leaves behind . seriously , 10 minutes with a \u201cyou want fries with that\u201d english student would do wonders for a lot of posts .\ni realize this is a \u201cfly in the soup\u201d kind of thing but communicating ideas well is a necessary part of being a success . the next generation of engineers , tinkerers , researchers and scientists are looking at this site too . it\u2019d be nice to give them a good impression .\ni come to this site for an education in spelling , grammar , and literary content . i find the posts to be exciting , but somewhat lacking in plot .\nhad would benefit from and be far more professional appearing if it had a person or process to edit out some of the had posters .\npretty sure all major browsers have built in spellcheck these days . or are you referring to the articles ?\nthey are fans of hackaday , not \u201csuits\u201d looking for a money machine . i\u2019ve got a really good feeling about this .\nthe word \u201cmarketing\u201d on their front page gave me a shiver . but then i saw their chief technology guy has long hair , so it balanced out .\nthe \u2018contacts in the industry\u2019 and \u2018more targeted ads\u2019 make me fear tte doom of censoring of comments on the horizon , and if that happens i\u2019m outta here ( like too many times on various sites before ) .\nbut that\u2019s a worse - case scenario , maybe it\u2019ll be alright , we\u2019ll see .\noh or one of those famous \u2018sign this insane eula - of - bondage if you wish to register to post\u2019 kinds of things , let\u2019s hope that won\u2019t happen either .\nsince this isn\u2019t going to merge with their site , they will probably just heavily use the advertising . a customer won\u2019t see this site and think of them , so they don\u2019t need to censor it unless they think it will increase views .\ni don\u2019t know , based on a quick perusal of their website , i\u2019m pretty convinced it\u2019s going to be a bad thing .\nin my experience , and i speak from the viewpoint of a 52 year old , whenever someone hypes how good something is , it always turns out to be very bad .\ni\u2019m with caleb on this one . if all they want to do is bring relevant ads ( which , from an even quicker perusal , seems to be their sole business model ) , then that\u2019s kind of what hack - a - day already does . hack - a - day is about bringing interesting and innovative hacks to an appreciative audience . supplyframe simply does the same thing with relevant electronic products . and there is a significant overlap between the two .\nso\u2026 what happens when a hack competes with an advertiser ? for example the whole thing with the 75mhz scope that with a simple hack , turns it into a 200mhz scope that the maker normally brands as a separate , unique product ( which it is clearly not ) .\ngood point . and if you go to eevblog , you\u2019ll notice that supplyframe advertises on that site as well .\nthat is not a who cares . this is an extremely valid point and i for one would really like an answer . caleb or new overlords care to comment ?\ni\u2019ll tell you what . if stuff like that goes down , i\u2019ll leave .\nhey guys , as i have mentioned , we really have no plans on censoring content etc . we\u2019ll do everything we can to keep it that way .\nwe have a very good track record for not suppressing content for any reason . i see this continuing . the essence of hacking is using stuff in a way in which it was not intended . i would hope that advertisers understand that\u2019s the type of customer they\u2019re reaching when supporting this site .\nwe\u2019re still early on in our relationship with supply frame . but so far i agree with caleb . these seem like good folks and i\u2019m getting nothing other than good vibes for the future .\nif there are changes that seem like they alter the type of environment we have here now we\u2019re going to talk about them openly . so stay tuned , keep reading , and keep us on our toes like you always do by leaving comments .\ni like and regularly use findchips , so that at least is one point in favor of welcoming our new evil overlords .\nyay ! and of course , the other required trope besides \u201ci , for one , welcome\u2026\u201d is that the evil overlord is supposed to make a long enough speech about his / her evil plans that our hero can figure out how to get away and thwart them . ( oh , wait , but in this case the evil overlord is actually the hero , thwarting the plans of entropy itself\u2026 so , go overlord ! )\nso , we refer to you as \u201clord bradic ? \u201d remember , we\u2019re \u201chackers\u201d which means we engineer things outside our usual area of expertise , if we even have an area of expertise .\nquestion : will there be a policy regarding content of questionable nature that might reflect bad on your company ? e . g . dildo hacks , cannabis bongs , weapons of some sort , illegal hacking scopes , \u2026\nyou stated \u201d we won\u2019t be filtering or shaping the content based on our advertisers whims\u201d but what about filtering / shaping that doesn\u2019t involve the advertisers but the company itself .\nat the moment we have no intentions of putting any new editorial policies in place . we\u2019ll do our best to keep the spirit of posts intact .\nok then , i look forward to the first dildo bong crossbow hack post ( with tasteful photos of course ) .\nin all seriousness though , i think there\u2019s actually something to be said for intentionally posting some controversial stuff in the coming weeks to prove your continued commitment to anti - censorship . one of my all - time favorite things about hackaday is the fact that it isn\u2019t afraid to post \u201cquestionable\u201d content . my primary concern isn\u2019t that the new owners will intentionally ruin the site , but that the new owners will have a paranoid legal team who end up pushing the content in a \u201csafer\u201d direction .\nseconded : ) one of the best things about this site is the general lack of censorship . projects are posted ( mostly ) based on technical merit regardless of there taboo - ness .\nagreed . fucking with the site by censoring anything adult related is going to be like what happened to yahoo / tumblr . don\u2019t do it .\nnva \u2018north vietnamese army\u2019 food is not welcome anywhere . cong rats . yum !\ncounterculture groups are pretty much always suspicious of whomever they deem to be the man , and frequently measure social status by how against the man you are . the more strident and unaccommodating , the more legit ."]}
{"id": 53671, "summary": [{"text": "the dark web is the world wide web content that exists on darknets , overlay networks which use the internet but require specific software , configurations or authorization to access .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "the dark web forms a small part of the deep web , the part of the web not indexed by search engines , although sometimes the term \" deep web \" is mistakenly used to refer specifically to the dark web .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "the darknets which constitute the dark web include small , friend-to-friend peer-to-peer networks , as well as large , popular networks like tor , freenet , and i2p , operated by public organizations and individuals .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "users of the dark web refer to the regular web as clearnet due to its unencrypted nature .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "the tor dark web may be referred to as onionland , a reference to the network 's top level domain suffix .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "onion and the traffic anonymization technique of onion routing . ", "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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women and minorities are encouraged to apply for positions .\nschedules solutioning turnover meetings . meet with the salespeople and / or nfrastructure customers as required to capture the following :\ni enjoy working with the nfrastructure team ! everyone is professional but also personable . a very well balanced work environment .\nat nfrastructure , we organize and change around our customers . nfrastructure\u2019s sales team embodies that pursuit : we are devoted to finding relevant solutions that meet our customers & apos ; changing needs . in that regard , sales does more than simply make money for our company . our efforts focus on the ways that nfrastructure\u2019s services enable our customers to do what they do best .\nnfrastructure of clifton park , ny , whose customers include ibm , google , acquired by zones inc . - albany business review\nnfrastructure was a great company to work for . everyone was very friendly and willing to help . always striving to be better .\nfacilitate meetings to transfer knowledge gathered during solutioning process to post - sales operational business units within nfrastructure for implementation / service delivery .\nnfrastructure has started $ 4 million renovations to its clifton park , new york , office after giving up plans to build a new headquarters .\na member of the nfrastructure team who embraces our core values of insight , execution & results to drive customer , team and personal success .\npascarell said that nfrastructure is focused on adjusting the flow of the building to best integrate the people , process and technology after consolidating the offices .\ni applied through an employee referral . the process took 2 weeks . i interviewed at nfrastructure ( clifton park , ny ) in february 2015 .\nthis year , nfrastructure will record close to $ 35 million in revenue\u2014short of its target , but still up about 15 percent from the year before .\na few years back , nfrastructure defined what makes its culture so uniquely successful and summed it up into three words : insight , execution , and results .\nnfrastructure , the services company of zones , is comprised of more than 400 systems engineers , solution architects , and technical specialists who design and . . .\nnfrastructure , the services division of zones , is comprised of more than 400 systems engineers , solution architects , and technical specialists who design and . . .\nabout nfrastructure : nfrastructure partners with the world\u2019s most admired brands to design , build , and operate infrastructure and applications for digital business . our insight , execution , and results culture , world - class engineering talent , on - site technical service in every major market , tightly integrated high - availability remote support and our innovative , proprietary \u201cnterprise\u201d software platform delivers a highly differentiated value proposition for our customers and partners . more information about nfrastructure can be found at urltoken apply for this job or another online today at urltoken nfrastructure is proud to be an equal opportunity employer ; women and minorities are encouraged to apply for positions .\nthere is no greater demonstration of insight , execution & results than nfrastructure ' s commitment to the community . getting involved in the community is not a choice , it is a responsibility . nfrastructure ' s commitment to our customers , partners , and the community in which we live and work is genuine and profound .\nthe end user services team at nfrastructure is made up of highly motivated individuals whose attention to detail , follow - through , and active client support . . .\nhow will nfrastructure reach those goals , and what help will they need from potential new partners ? find out more in today ' s issue of the business review .\ninterior renovations of the building have started . construction is scheduled to be completed early next year . nfrastructure declined to disclose the contractor or interior designer working on the project .\nthe position of solutioning coordinator was established for the purpose of providing staffing and sales support to the solutioning & implementation department as well as nfrastructure customers . this position will w\nnfrastructure technologies , a clifton park , new york , designer and builder of computer networks and data centers , has been acquired by zones inc . of auburn , washington .\ntoday , nfrastructure has about 120 clients and employs roughly 330 . it is headquartered at the saratoga technology and energy park in malta , with offices in clifton park and albany .\nas a solution sales executive , you will generate and close sales of the solutions from nfrastructure\u2019s service catalog in an assigned territory . you will concentrate on selling nfrastructure services to large enterprise accounts . your responsibilities are to generate , develop , and close sales opportunities within your assigned territory . you will work closely with internal and external customers , as well as various levels of the organization .\ndan pickett iii will maintain his role as ceo of nfrastructure , which will operate as a subsidiary of zones inc . he will report to firoz lalji , chairman , president and ceo of zones .\nall are factors why the business review has named nfrastructure the company of the year as part of its annual achievers awards . [ the achievers event is nov . 10 . click here for details ] .\nat nfrastructure , we continually look for ways to create sustainable value for our customers . we do that first and foremost by delivering unmatched performance to more than 150 large enterprises across north america . nfrastructure\u2019s solutioning & strategic implementation division embodies that pursuit . this new division is responsible for designing and costing multi - business unit , complex solutions that drive value into our customers it structures , reducing their overall spend .\nnfrastructure , a saratoga county , new york company that builds computer networks and data centers for google and ibm , is on pace to break the $ 100 million revenue mark for the first time this year .\nnfrastructure partners with the world\u2019s most admired brands to design , build , and operate infrastructure and applications for the internet of everything ( ioe ) . an insight , execution , and results culture delivers on - time , every - time . nfrastructure offers : world - class engineering talent , on - site technical service in every major north american market , tightly integrated high - availability , low cost remote support and an innovative , proprietary \u201cnterprise\u201d software suite to manage ioe projects . 20 + years of experience , unparalleled technical expertise , and overwhelmingly satisfied customers , partners and employees have made nfrastructure the best integrator with the proven ability to cultivate sustainable business model innovation across the ioe spectrum .\nnfrastructure designs , builds and operates computer networks and data centers for businesses related to the internet of everything . the company works with more than 115 customers including globalfoundries , google and ibm . the business employs about 340 people in clifton park .\ntoday , nfrastructure has evolved into a company with close to 700 full - and part - time employees nationwide . the it company , based in malta , saratoga county , keeps churning out growth\u2014even in a stagnant economy still staggering from the recession .\nthe position of pricing specialist was established for the purpose of providing pricing analytics to the solutioning & implementation department as well as nfrastructure customers . this position will work closely with director , solutioning & strategic implementation and other staff and / or working groups .\ntoday , nfrastructure employs more than 300 and generates annual revenue of more than $ 113 million , creating and operating computer networks , data centers for some of the world ' s biggest companies from adidas and yankee candle to ibm and computer chip maker globalfoundries .\nat nfrastructure , we understand that our success results from our diverse workforce . nfrastructure nployees relish challenging projects working alongside technology\u2019s best and the brightest . our team members enjoy the freedom and support they receive to help our customers solve problems and capitalize on opportunities . our work environments are designed to foster collaboration , creativity , excitement and success . we are a high - growth organization that counts many of the world\u2019s most admired brands as customers . nfrastructure is a crn triple crown winner , a member of the fast growth 150 , tech elite 250 and solution provider 500 , inc . \u2019s build 100 list of sustained - growth companies , inc . \u2019s 500 | 5000 list , and are recognized as both a times union top workplace and a best company to work for in new york state .\nnfrastructure ' s culture can be summed it up into three words : insight , execution , and results . insight ensures that we have the capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of what we deliver . execution ensures that we deliver on time , every time . . .\nthe deal , which closed friday , gives zones access to more large customers with multiple locations . it will dramatically expand nfrastructure ' s sales force and it will allow the company to compete for customers outside of north america for the first time . terms of the acquisition were not disclosed .\nthe 10th annual pickett family foundation & zones nfrastructure golf outing and cocktail reception will be held at saratoga national golf club on thursday , june 21 , 2018 . the day consists of lunch and an afternoon flight , followed by an evening cocktail reception . cocktail reception attendees will b . . .\nnfrastructure was founded in 1992 by dan pickett iii in the basement of a liquor store in mechanicville , a small city on the hudson river in saratoga county . the company started out by wiring bank branches for keycorp across the united states and grew to more than 200 employees five years ago .\ndaniel t . pickett iii is chairman of the board and chief executive officer of nfrastructure . mr . pickett was appointed chief executive officer in july of 2008 and has served as chairman of the board since 2005 . mr . pickett is also president of hudson river capital holdings , a private investment company .\nit has changed because any ceo is going to put their stamp on an organization . what has happened at nfrastructure is probably just a few very important things . the first is our people . we have really taken the time to make sure we have a culture in place that attracts the best talent across north america , and that we have a team in place that really makes that culture high performing . . if you think about who nfrastructure first of all sells to , we sell to large enterprises , admired brands , so it could be somebody like google or ibm in the technology space . in the retail space it could be somebody like adidas\nthese values are built into every customer relationship , every new hire decision , every reward and recognition , every internal relationship and every involvement with the community . people are nfrastructure ' s greatest assets and our nployees certainly live up to the hype . we hold our nployees to higher standards and give them the freedom to do the right thing always .\nnfrastructure is a rapidly growing company , so even though continuously hiring employees are streched pretty thing . despite this , the current ceo is the original founder and owner who began this as a family company in the late nineties . those family values persist . employees are well regarded , respected , and cared for . it is very much a team atmosphere .\nnfrastructure partners with the world\u2019s most admired brands to design , build , and operate infrastructure and applications for digital business . our insight , execution , and results culture , world - class engineering talent , on - site technical service in every major market , tightly integrated high - availability remote support and our innovative , proprietary \u201cnterprise\u201d software platform delivers a highly differentiated value proposition for our customers and partners .\nas the smartnet inside sales admin you will assist with sales and renewals of cisco maintenance service contracts . you will become a subject matter expert for cisco maintenance practice , proactively create quotes , and contact and inform nfrastructure customers and sales executives regarding contract renewals that result in closing sales for renewal contracts . you will also be responsible for tracking and reporting renewals by customer and region , updating account information and consolidating contracts as needed .\nto raise the bar and achieve new heights , enhanced capabilities become the standard , which is why experiential learning is critical . nfrastructure ' s nployees have the opportunity to learn from and be coached by the best and the brightest in the business ' supportive thought leaders and colleagues who are thrilled to share their industry , technical and functional expertise . we are committed to helping nployees at all levels gain differentiating experience and build crucial skills they can use throughout their careers .\nas the web developer you are responsible for designing , coding and modifying the core applications that support the delivery of our services and internal web applications , from layout to function including user - friendly design and clear navigation . you will be responsible for a suite of applications that facilitate world - class integration services that drive product and technical innovation to accelerate high quality and predictable service delivery for nfrastructure customers . you will be innovative , detail - oriented , team - oriented , self - directed and adaptable to new development environments and changing business requirements .\nworking at nfrastructure is fine . if you want to move up and take on more responsibility then good luck . my observation is that they will keep you in you assigned contract and hire from outside the company all the time . i have seen people more than qualified only to be passed over ; the person doesn ' t usually stay long after that . they do provide lunch one a month at some locations . they are very straight forward with expense and pay on time and never mess around with that . but really look elsewhere if you want to learn and move forward in you career .\nthe 2014 globe awards is an annual competition to honor and draw attention to private - sector firms and public - sector transportation agencies that do an outstanding job in protecting and / or enhancing the natural environment in the planning , design and construction of u . s . transportation i nfrastructure projects . in its award nomination , the nte project highlighted many of its environmental initiatives , including implementation of a comprehensive environmental protection program that resulted in the development and implementation of an emergency management system which identifies , monitors , and minimizes environmental impacts ; the successful investigation of nearly 300 parcels to identify and mitigate pre - existing hazardous materials ; and the identification of sustainable natural resource solutions during unexpected construction issues .\nplease sign in and use this article ' s on page print button to print this article .\ngoogle started in a garage . daniel pickett iii tried to one - up his own customer by starting a computer - network business in the basement of a liquor store in mechanicville .\npickett ' s company creates and operates computer networks , data centers and other it products for some of the world ' s biggest companies ( from adidas to yankee candle to hsbc to ibm . . . and yes , google ) .\nnext on tap : increasing margins and landing 12 new clients ( intel is one target ) . after that , pickett wants to open his company ' s first out - of - state operations centers in a couple of five northeast markets , from philadelphia to boston to baltimore .\n\u201cwhen you have momentum , you have to invest with it , \u201d pickett 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 .\nbrands in the world , design , build , and operate smart technology solutions that help them execute their business strategies .\nwe have really two aspects to our business : one is our focus on specific industries that we deliver solutions to . for instance , we have a very large practice in the public sector , state government , and different agencies that would make up a state government via the human services agencies , the tax agencies , and the compliance agencies . we help them identify first the role technology is going to play in them fulfilling the mission of their agency . we have a practice in the design business around helping big companies develop a\nthat would be one of the ways our business has changed . if we look historically , they would come to us with what they wanted to do already in mind . they would come and say , \u201cthis is what we need you to do . \u201d what we are seeing a lot more of lately is them coming to us with a problem and asking us to bring insight to the table so we can help them try and solve the problem . then of course , because we have a lot of experience in building and operating the solutions that we bring , really helping them to see it all the way through , and the result of seeing it through is where we may have historically three , four , five years ago had a lot of transaction - oriented engagements with customers . we are seeing now more long - term , mutually committed rewarding relationships , and that has helped us because we get more predictability in our business .\nyou took over as ceo in a troubled economic time , certainly 2008 . how has the company changed under your daily guidance ?\nright now , if you look at what is happening in tech valley in new york under governor andrew cuomo , we are central to one of the largest high tech growth markets in the world . with the investments that we have made in the microelectronics space , the nanotechnology space , we have an area that really now is the epicenter probably for the next ten years of the semiconductor business . we have progressed from a company that three years ago really did not have any planned semiconductor business to a company that is doing work , our work at designing , building and operating a technology that drives these facilities for the top five players in the world . when i look back at a little over three years ago when we had no business in this industry , today we are a very relevant player . we have a great team , we have great partners , we deliver smart and fast and that is why we are able to dominate .\nany reproduction or further distribution of this article without the express written consent of urltoken is prohibited .\n\u201cfirst and foremost , if a company is to really succeed , you need to work with customers that you know you can have a mutually rewarding relationship with . \u201d -\nurltoken does not purchase or make recommendation on stocks based on the interviews published .\nthe fast - growing technology company is investing more than $ 4 million to purchase and renovate a building to consolidate its operations . the company previously leased the building in the halfmoon light industrial park at 5 enterprise ave . in clifton park .\nthe original plan was to design and build a new 70 , 000 - square - foot building that would house manufacturing , warehouse and office space . it was expected to cost $ 6 million . the business was promised $ 750 , 000 in grant money from gov . andrew cuomo ' s economic development competition to consolidate its four offices in the albany area into one larger office .\nthis facility . we used to just lease it , and now can best serve the customers . with renovations , we ' ll continue to do that .\nthe saratoga county industrial development agency is offering about $ 162 , 000 in tax breaks over 10 years for the expansion .\nserviced us very well , as it ties to our business strategy ,\npascarell said . ( read\nus really well in the future as we ' re making adjustments to the facility .\nwe notice you ' re visiting us from a region where we have a local version of inc . com .\nwe began the build 100 project by collecting data on more than 100 , 000 u . s . midmarket companies ( those with 85 to 999 employees ) . we then looked at how many increased head count in every year from 2007 to 2012 . remarkably , fewer than 1 . 5 percent of the companies met that standard . of those that did , we selected a representative sample that agreed to work with us on a long - term research project to understand the factors responsible for sustained growth . we focused on head count rather than revenue because we found that increased hiring is more predictive of future sustained growth , and that\u2019s what this project is all about . for more details about the build 100 , see \u201cgrow . hire . repeat . \u201d\n* employment figure for 2007 is based on company ' s pre - spinoff or pre - roll - up operations .\nhe used to sing in a boy band . now he ' s making millions by tweeting ( a lot )\npack your bags - - these u . s . cities are growing like crazy in 2017\nplease search by company name , industry , or metro area above . . .\n2014 was a very busy year ,\nsaid dan pickett iii , chairman and chief executive officer .\nif you think about retail or banking or education or advanced manufacturing with their tools going on the ' net the demands are growing to build out the network and run them effectively .\npickett started the company in 1992 with his father and brother in the basement of the family ' s mechanicville liquor store .\nrevenues in 2012 were $ 53 million . last year , they were about $ 68 million .\npickett is in the midst of planning a new headquarters with the help of a $ 750 , 000 state grant .\nthe company is considering a 58 , 000 - square - foot building at the new synergy energy park at the corner of route 9 and kinns road in clifton park . it was recently preparing to present its plans to the town but pulled the item off the planning board agenda because pickett said more time is needed to refine the scope of the project .\nbecause of the way everything is growing we ' ve got a little more thought to do it responsibly ,\nhe said .\ndesigns , builds and operates ioe applications and infrastructure globally for well - known brands .\nour culture of insight , execution , and results has resulted in overwhelmingly satisfied nployees , customers , partners and community .\nwe deliver . on - time . every - time . no buts about it .\nour nployees are our greatest asset . we want the best and the brightest people on our team , period . professional development helps nployees continue to excel , and is an ongoing process that continues throughout each nployee ' s career . essential to building the right skills , is continuous learning . the goal of our professional development is to stretch our nployees out of their comfort zones and encourage them to think differently .\nwe are committed to continuing to bridge the gap between the foundation provided by education and experience and the technical competencies required in today ' s connected environment . with that in mind , we set ourselves apart from our competition by raising the bar when it comes to the accredited expertise we bring to our customers .\nour training and certification programs are tailored to nployee needs , and the education tracks that our nployees choose depend on skills , experience and individual areas of interest . through the achievement of certifications , our nployees are able to document their expertise and personal commitment to professional development which not only brings value to our company , but also expands career opportunities .\nsuccessful transformations demand new capabilities . to build them , experiential learning leverages the intimate link between knowledge and experience . experiential learning is our preferred approach for building the skills of nployees who are energized by hands - on learning .\nwe are most attracted to projects that benefit and support education , innovative technology , and healthcare . we are proud of our contributions on both individual and company levels .\nour goal is to bring positive change by supporting the community through corporate sponsorships , donations , charitable events and community activities . providing leadership through nployee involvement and developing long - term relationships in the community is our way of ensuring a better future . we are committed to put back more into society than we take . we are determined to make a positive imprint on the world , to help our communities prosper and inspire people to do what ' s right .\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 .\nthe technology company that simply isn ' t . zones , the parent company is just as bad .\nif you have no place else to go , this place will hire you . they are really good at hiding from their customers the lack of knowledge , expertise , and chaos that goes on behind the scenes . ( a pro for them , not so much for their customers )\nno advice needed . they live in a bubble and wouldn ' t listen to it anyway .\n* company pretends it is a big player , but lacks any direction . can ' t be a big player when you consider a $ 1000 tv install to be a project . * staffed by a bunch of immature , dimwitted employees it was like trying to herd a bunch of kindergarten kids to do work . * bills itself as an it company , but you work on things like installing pinpads , cash registers and cameras , that have next to nothing to do with it . the company relies on projects in the dying sector of retail . * if you thrive in a micro management world and relish having your creativity squashed than this is the place for you . * benefits were weak ( 2 weeks vacation , 3 % 401k match with a vesting schedule ) - although to be fair the benefits may have changed after i left with the zones acquisition . * the place never had enough seats for its employees and the cubes we did have were ridiculously small , never seen anything like it before .\nget a plan , figure out what you want to be when you grow up .\nfall festival with flu shots ? history . awesome holiday party ? gone . meet & greet with santa for the kids ? hasta - la - vista . health benefits and 401k matching ? violated . free annual frozen turkey ? still there . i ' m guessing it became the new bonus . thanks zones ! love you guys ! miss u ! xoxox for the ridiculous amount of money nys gave them , their pay and benefits sucked . just got a whole lot worse for anyone still with them . for all intents and purposes , they ' ve become just another self - interested payroll service provider , with zero skin in the game . better off going hbits , or anywhere else for that matter .\ngreat employees , hard work is necessary but rewarded . flexible workplace . good benefits . overall great experience .\nif you are looking for a professional , respectful environment , this is not the place for you .\nthere is no plan from the top , some behavior is borderline unethical , management plays\nfavorites\nand is sloppy .\nstop ignoring the need to communicate with employees . they are not ignorant and are looking to you for direction .\ni received healthy amounts of overtime and i received a paycheck every two weeks via direct deposit . absolutely nothing else .\neverything is disorganized . no one at any job site has any idea what they are doing . there is 0 training and no help . none of your\nco - workers\never show up on time , their skillset is minimal and most are incredibly lazy . there is absolutely no leadership whatsoever because everyone is so scared to take responsibility for a contract that may be a sinking ship and they don ' t want to lose their job . everything is a lie . they lie to their customers , they lie to their employees , they over promise and don ' t deliver at all . you will not get hired for a full time position with any kind of salary or stability so keep that resume handy . they have various\nemployee days\nthat are nothing more than a clever ruse to make you think that they actually have appreciation for their employees , but in reality they are just clichy affairs that show you the true ugly colors of the company .\nyou are all just yes - men praying you aren ' t the next to get fired . stop throwing hordes of unqualified idiots at jobsites and then expecting them to just manage themselves .\nhaving worked for 2 years as a it consultant the client i worked for was great .\nmanagement is horrendous and untrained . the promise of growth is just words with no action .\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 .\nexplore the many benefits of having a premium branded profile on glassdoor , like increased influence and advanced analytics .\nsimple interview where the manager asks you a few questions about previous work places . how did you deal with completing certain tasks , and name one tough task that you had to go through whether it was at work or home .\ncongratulations on being honored with the american cancer society beacon of hope award ! watch the pickett family tribute video below .\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 call center that was always disorganized , with little communication , and only a little hands - on training . company also did not want employees to use the restroom , and counted it as a\nbreak\n.\ngreat people , great environment . ample opportunity for each employee to grow and flourish within their desired capabilities . i would recommend this company to anyone .\nvery hit - or - miss if the management is capable of doing their job or not . sometimes it is required if you to compensate for them to get everything done\nthe job was interesting , i learned a lot and was able to brush up on other things in the process related to the field . the travel was the hardest part being away from home up to a week at a time , over all not a bad time .\nworked as a contractor . i was assigned to a company in albany . no room for advancement but that was due to contract agreement . they have provided great benefit , gave monthly allowance for parking .\nworking for this company was a rewarding . a mixture of daily tasks with long and short term projects to complete . a great bunch of co - workers ; a solid team .\ngreat company and team . everyone helped one another . . would recommend job employement to anyone . . this is all i have to report\nexcellent company , very fair and the employees are very friendly . working conditions are excellent and they really do care about the employees .\nexcellent management . my co - workers are really good and act as friends .\ni think they will be very successful down the road but need to staff up before entering into new , large , contracts . try to take on way to many customers without the proper staff or infrastructure in place . the staff is terrific , very knowledgeable and hardworking . the co - workers are the best , the disorganization is the worst . the combined time frame includes the rf , that was a very good place to work , great people , management cared about the customer and the benefits were top notch .\ntip : enter your city or zip code in the\nwhere\nbox to show results in your area .\nhow long does it take to get hired from start to finish ? what are the st . . .\nview all zones , inc . jobs in san francisco , ca - san francisco jobs\nview all zones , inc . jobs in clifton park , ny - clifton park jobs\nview all zones , inc . jobs in carol stream , il - carol stream jobs\nview all zones , inc . jobs in san jose , ca - san jose jobs\nat the same time , the first section of the line c was designed and built . a handbook was produced and it involved stations solutions in terms of operation , layout and architecture , ventilation , lighting , information system , energy , etc . it was not easy to meet the requirements for processing a huge number of projects in a very short time , in a different concept and only with the newly forming team of designers . therefore , wide cooperation with several prague project institutes was necessary . cooperation was applied to this first operational section of the line c and it definitely brought its positives - learning the technical and time coordination of volume and time - demanding investments . this period can be considered as\napprenticeship of metroprojekt\nwhich laid the foundation of today ' s sovereignty of its engineers .\nyear 1974 is an important milestone in the metroprojekt history . the first section of the metro line c of prague metro florenc - ka\u010derov was put into operation . today , after 37 years , we could have a number of critical objections to this section , but it is necessary to remind in which environment the designer worked . metro was proposed at the assistance of consultants from the east and the technical contact with the rest of the world was almost impossible , the invention of designers was limited by the availability of building materials , construction technology and engineering products on our side\nbehind the iron curtain\nin spite of these circumstances , the advanced technologies were designed for the first metro section - \u201cring method\u201d of the tunnelling technology , full profile tunnelling under the protection of the non - mechanized shield , lagging of open foundation pits by pile walls or by \u201cmilan\u201d underground walls . the technology\ncut and cover\nwas designed for the construction of the metro station ip pavlova , where after the construction of side pile walls and roofing by prefabricated beams , was the station built gradually from top to bottom .\nthe first section of the metro line a was designed and built . while the dejvicka terminus was trenched and similar to stations on the line c , the other five stations were driven and with large pillars in the three - aisled construction . the only exception is the layout of the most successful station - mustek with a column structure and with the identical length of all three tunnel aisles .\nour designers mastered successfully the technical problematic of underground works in the project of the tunnel under the bottom of the vltava river which was driven by shielding technology using pressed concrete lining .\nin 1978 the first section of the metro line a dejvick\u00e1 - n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed m\u00edru was put into operation .\nin 1980 , the second sections of metro line a ( \u017eelivsk\u00e9ho ) and c ( ji\u017en\u00ed m\u011bsto ) and in 1984 third section of metro line c ( n\u00e1dra\u017e\u00ed hole\u0161ovice ) were put into operation . the milestone of this period was the year 1985 , when the first section of the metro line b sm\u00edchovsk\u00e9 n\u00e1dra\u017e\u00ed - florenc was put into operation .\nin 1985 the first stage of the metro construction was finished and the triangle of lines tras a , b and c was closed in the centre of the city . extensive adaptations in the inner city with pedestrian zones and park adjustments were also carried out together with the underground constructions , which meant a substantial improvement of living conditions in the city . it revealed that metro could bring significant improvements in many urban areas . this applies not only to line b , which new stations opened the possibility of rebuilding neglected parts of the city ( and\u011bl , n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed republiky , florenc , n\u00e1rodn\u00ed t\u0159\u00edda ) , but also to the stations in other sections of lines a and c in vinohrady , ji\u017en\u00ed m\u011bsto , and bubny - hole\u0161ovice . an example is the design of pedestrian zone zlat\u00fd k\u0159\u00ed\u017e in prague .\nafter 1989 , the only way how to hold the company with a large staff was extending the activity scope and the market scale . it was inevitable to leave the current exclusive focus on metro and other public transport systems . in these times , metroprojekt acquired the clients in the field of projecting the railway reconstructions , private developers and other public investors . one of the effective ways how to address the client was at the time turn key delivery including engineering and construction services . the first successful turn key delivery was the reconstruction of krone department store on wenceslas square . another turn key delivery was the reconstruction of the historic centre of the city of kladno . it was the reconstruction of all utility lines , roads , pavements and green .\nthe designs of libouchec , radej\u010d\u00edn , h\u0159ebe\u010d , panensk\u00e1 highway tunnels were elaborated in this period .\nboom of large shopping centres continues . in years 1998 - 2001 , the project of large complex shopping centre \u0161t\u011brboholy came .\nthe complete reconstruction of a listed building of the czech radio broadcast company in vinohradsk\u00e1 street has become a witness of a successful but extremely demanding work of our architects and designers . requirements for the layout and functional solution of broadcast facilities , studios and office space were in many aspects unique .\nrequirements for the operation of highly specialized medical facilities determined the conditions of the project of the reconstruction of the institute of haematology and blood transfusion . also , this case is a witness of a successfully designed reconstruction which was carried out in a listed building .\none of the most important projects has been undoubtedly the revitalization of klementinum area . the intention , which was implemented in difficult conditions of reconstruction in stages , was to find consistency ( or compromise ) between the conservation of valuable historic monument and operational needs of a modern library , open to top scholars and students and to the general public .\nin this period , design and construction of the underground moved forward faster again , this time it was the fourth section of the metro line c hole\u0161ovice station - let\u0148any , built in two stages , put into operation in 2004 and 2008 . even this line can boast of technical innovations in the underground construction . a technically unique solution was designed with dredged tunnels located in the bottom of the vltava river between tr\u00f3ja and hole\u0161ovice . kobylisy station was created as a mined single - aisle station with excavation profile of 220 m2 . currently , 57 metro stations 59 , 295 km double - track trails are in operation .\nmayfield \u2013 the rice homestead / mayfield historical society mark the 250th birthday of riceville\u2019s namesake , oliver rice , who was born july 15 , 1768 , with a celebration from 5 : 30 to 8 p . m . \u2026\nwilton - tickets are now available for the civil war weekend , a fundraiser for the friends of the ulysses s . grant cottage , which will be held on aug . 11 and 12 at d . a . collins\u2019 ballard road property \u2026\nkingston \u2013 the walking tour of the rondout national historic district , offered by friends of historic kingston , will take place on saturday , june 30 , departing at 1 p . m . from the kingston visitors \u2026\ngranville \u2014 slate valley museum offers a genealogy workshop led by barbara anderson of the washington county historical society at 2 p . m . saturday , july 14 . anderson is an academic \u2026\nmayfield \u2014 mayfield historical society\u2019s new summer exhibit at the rice homestead is entitled \u201cthe fabric of rural new york : 18th & 19th century textiles . \u201d the society this year is \u2026\nhere\u2019s news about an effort to preserve history in columbia county : hillsdale mercantile recently purchased the joshua h . bulkeley store / hillsdale mercantile association building at 32 anthony st . and \u2026\nbrowse previous blog posts by month and year of entry . you ' ll see all the posts for that time period .\njane jean kiam , software developer at anavs , received a vdi prize 2013 for her excelient master thesis on \u201c low - 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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 ."]}
{"id": 53685, "summary": [{"text": "collins industries ( or collins bus corporation ) is a hutchinson , kansas company that specializes in manufacturing of type a and type b school buses , and also manufactures ambulances and other special-purpose vehicles .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "the company was founded in 1971 and as of 1998 it was made up of four subsidiaries : collins bus corporation , wheeled coach industries , inc. ; world trans , inc. and capacity of texas , inc . the company has about 900 employees , in three manufacturing facilities .", "topic": 12}], "title": "collins industries", "paragraphs": ["1971 : don collins ' entrepreneurial efforts lead to the incorporation of collins industries .\ncollins industries , inc . - company profile , information , business description , history , background information on collins industries , inc .\nacquire collins industries , including collins , wheeled coach , capacity and laymor ( october 2006 ) .\ngoogle map of collins industries - wheeled coach industries address : 1700 e essex road , hutchinson , kansas , united states .\nwith its comeback complete , collins industries completes its initial public offering of stock .\nfebruary 10 , 1995 , p . 1 . ' collins industries inc . , '\n1983 : with its comeback complete , collins industries completes its initial public offering of stock .\ncollins is owned and operated by a third generation of collins\u2019 . mike collins is the president & financial officer . andy collins is in charge of dispatch operations and leigh ann collins manages the entire front office .\ncollins industries - wheeled coach industries is ambulance and hearse dealers and manufacturers company , tel is 620 - 663 - 4441 / + 1 - 620 - 663 - 4441 , local at 1700 e essex road , hutchinson , kansas . get in touch with collins industries - wheeled coach industries with contact details include tel , fax , address etc .\n' collins industries inc . , ' kansas city business journal , february 19 , 1993 , p . 33 .\nevery city , town , village , and hamlet today is represented with the products that were innovated and manufactured by collins industries .\nadvanced bus industries \u2022 blue bird corporation \u2022 champion bus incorporated \u2022 coach and equipment \u2022 collins bus corporation \u2022 designline international \u2022 dina s . a . \u2022 dupont industries \u2022 eagle bus \u2022 eldorado national \u2022 elkhart coach \u2022 federal coach \u2022 ford motor company \u2022 glaval bus \u2022 gillig \u2022 girardin minibus \u2022 glaval bus \u2022 goshen coach \u2022 ic bus \u2022 millennium transit services \u2022 motor coach industries \u2022 north american bus industries \u2022 new flyer industries \u2022 nova bus \u2022 optima bus corporation \u2022 orion international \u2022 prevost car \u2022 setra \u2022 stallion bus industries \u2022 starcraft bus \u2022 thomas built buses \u2022 trans tech \u2022 trident bus industries\ncollins industries inc . has reorganized its vehicle manufacturing operation in orlando into two corporate divisions to handle a record backlog of orders for ambulances and custom - designed buses . the kansas - based corporation has spun off a new bus division from its ambulance subsidiary , wheeled coach industries inc . , and appointed a new general manager , said don collins , president and chairman of collins industries . ' ' i think it is a very important part of collins industries , ' ' he said friday after the company ' s annual shareholders meeting at the harley hotel .\nprincipal competitors : federal signal corporation ; blue bird corporation ; thor industries , inc .\nevery city , town , village , and hamlet today is represented with the products that were innovated and manufactured by collins industries . key dates :\nprincipal subsidiaries : capacity of texas inc . ; collins bus corporation ; wheeled coach industries inc . ; mid bus corporation ; world trans , inc .\nfollowing the adage of founder henry r . collins , \u201ccan\u2019t never could\u201d . team collins\u2019 operates a well organized family business .\nwheeled coach industries will get a new president later this month as the result of a recent merger between the orlando company and kansas - based collins industries inc . gary folsom , vice president and general manager of collins industries , will take over as wheeled coach ' s president and chief executive officer on aug . 15 . robert collins , president and founder of the ambulance and specialty - bus maker , will become general manager of the ambulance division . . . .\ncollins purchased manufacturer mid bus in 1998 . since october 2006 collins has been an 80 - percent owned subsidiary of bns holding inc .\ncollins industries inc . has reached a definitive agreement to purchase certain assets of waldon inc . , a manufacturer of industrial and construction equipment based in fairview , ok .\nambulance manufacturing operations become the largest in the world after the purchase of wheeled coach industries , inc .\nstructural steel fabrication - collins industries is a leading edmonton structural steel fabrication company . for over 25 years , cil has served the commercial , industrial and institutional steel fabrication markets .\nmiller - meteor div . , wayne works , 1956 - 1979 ; bellefontaine , ohio ; miller - meteor div . of collins industries , 1984 - 1992 ; hutchinson , kansas\nmartell , lillian zier , ' kansas - based collins industries serves strong niche of small - bus buyers , ' knight - ridder / tribune business news , march 2 , 1999 .\nin 1992 , michael a . ( mike ) collins purchased a small business and incorporated collins industries , inc . it also contracted with gp to sort , saw hardwood and pine logs in specific lengths and transport to various mills in middle georgia . with changes in the operation of the timber industry , collins industries changed its focus to transporting building products . ci purchased one truck and leased a flatbed trailer from general trailer service . after a short period of time , ci purchased jones trucking in griffin , ga . and in 2005 ci purchased collins trucking co . , inc . today collins industries is the parent company for several successful entities . one , collins trucking company , operates 70 plus power units , utilizing flatbed , and van trailers operating throughout the southeast and midwestern states .\nnewfoundland was still a colony of great britain and king george v appointed pf collins as the dominion\u2019s official customs broker in 1921 . pf collins participated in the development of newfoundland\u2019s first industries and helped arrange the movement of vital imported goods to points around the island .\n2015 : forney industries relocates their headquarters to 2057 vermont ave , fort collins , colorado and moves their warehouse from horseheads , new york to a larger facility in tipp city , ohio .\n1985 : ambulance manufacturing operations become the largest in the world after the purchase of wheeled coach industries , inc .\nwelcome to collins where community and nature ' s beauty come together . collins is centrally located at the intersection of highways 84 and 49 in south mississippi . it thrives with businesses , restaurants and friendly neighborhoods . welcome to collins !\n2011 : forney industries purchases a new warehouse & distribution facility in fort collins , colorado , adding an additional 60 , 000 square feet of space , totaling just over 100 , 000 square feet .\ncollins industries is a manufacturer of ambulances ( including medical attack vehicles , rescue vehicles , and fire emergency vehicles ) , a producer of type \u201ca\u201d small school buses , and a manufacturer of terminal trucks . .\namid the expansion in hutchinson and orlando , collins rounded out his first year as chief executive officer by completing a move that significantly bolstered the company ' s position in its original business . in november 1998 , collins industries signed a definitive agreement to acquire mid bus inc . , a bluffton , ohio - based manufacturer of type a school buses . the acquisition , completed in december 1998 , widened collins industries ' lead over all rivals , giving the company an estimated 50 percent share of the domestic market .\ncollins trucking is owned and operated by a third generation of collins\u2019 . after wwii , henry r . collins began collins concrete pipe co . a small business manufacturing concrete pipe for casing water wells and driveways . in 1962 , michael a . ( mac ) collins partnered with his father to begin collins concrete products a manufacture of pre - cast concrete septic tanks . a few years later , 1965 , collins concrete products was incorporated to collins ready mix concrete , inc . , supplying concrete for residential and commercial construction . in addition to trucks delivering concrete products and ready mix concrete , collins operated tractor trailer dumps hauling sand and gravel . after supplying concrete for the construction of a plywood plant built by georgia pacific corporation , another venture was incorporated collins trucking co . inc . collins trucking co . , inc . entered into a contract with gp to transport pine and hardwood logs to various mills in georgia . the annual renewal contract is ongoing today .\naccording to police , the investigation raised the suspicion of \u201csystematic criminal behavior and deep corruption seemingly commonplace in israel aerospace industries . \u201d\nas reported in the november 11 , 1994 issue of the orlando business journal , scandal rocked collins industries in 1993 and 1994 . the company ' s difficulties stemmed from an overstatement of profits in its 1992 financial statements , the same year it recorded $ 140 million in sales . unreported expenses at the company ' s wheeled coach subsidiary had inflated profits , engulfing collins industries in controversy . in march 1993 , five days after the company announced it would have to revise its 1992 fiscal statements , chief financial officer joseph hebb resigned . but hebb ' s departure did not resolve the matter . in november 1994 , the securities and exchange commission ( sec ) leveled a civil suit and administrative action against collins industries . collins industries settled the lawsuit without admitting or denying the sec ' s findings , but the company incurred more than $ 3 million in costs associated with the investigation .\nthe inaugural unit was delivered to gorman enterprises , the collins dealer for upstate new york .\nfounder ' s son , donald collins , jr . , is named chief executive officer .\ncollins industries inc . on monday announced reduced losses despite a sales decline for the nine months ended july 31 . losses totaled $ 715 , 000 , down dramatically from losses of nearly $ 7 . 9 million , posted last year . nine - month sales slipped to $ 101 . 8 million from $ 107 . 0 million last year . collins industries , based in hutchinson , kan . , makes ambulances at its winter park subsidiary , wheeled coach .\nthe formal creation of collins ' s company also marked its move to hutchinson , kansas . collins needed a manufacturing facility capable of supporting his growing business , and he found one in hutchinson when a suitable space became available after the closure of a motorhome plant . by the time collins had settled into hutchinson , he had already diversified his business by modifying cargo vans into ambulances , adding another facet to his specialty vehicle business that in the years to come would develop into a mainstay business for collins industries .\ncollins\u2019 manufacturing facility in south hutchinson , kan . , has been completely changed over to produce the new buses , which are marketed under the brands of collins , mid bus and corbeil .\ncollins employees and national school transportation association ( nsta ) board members \u2014 who were in town for a tour of the collins facility \u2014 gathered to commemorate the completion of the first nexbus .\ncollins sells its buses under the collins bus , mid bus , and corbeil names , with minor design differences in each line . all models are available on ford or gm cutaway chassis .\ncollins sells its buses under the collins bus , mid bus , and corbeil names , with minor design differences in each line . all models are available on ford or gm cutaway chassis .\nstock analyst kevin dyches has worn out a few erasers trying to pin down collins industries ' bottom line . as one of the few analysts who follow the kansas - based specialty vehicle maker , dyches has been flummoxed by a series of earnings revisions , inventory write - offs and accounting adjustments that plunged the company deep into red ink . collins , which makes ambulances in orlando at its wheeled coach industries subsidiary , starts its 1994 fiscal year today . . . .\n( 1 ) although new flyer is canadian , their subsidiaries , nabi and motor coach industries , are headquartered in the u . s .\ncollins bus corp . recently completed the first nexbus , its newly designed type a school bus .\ncarpenter industries , inc ( 2001 ) \u2022 american transportation corporation ( amtran ) ( 2002 ; became ic bus ) \u2022 les enterprises michel corbeil ( 2008 ; acquired by collins ) \u2022 liberty bus ( 2005 ) \u2022 u . s . bus corporation\n1998 : founder ' s son , donald collins , jr . , is named chief executive officer .\ncollins was purchased by american industrial partners , an investment group . in 2010 , aip combined collins with fleetwood enterprises . e - one , and halcore group to form allied specialty vehicles . [ 3 ]\nhutchinson , kan . \u2014 collins industries , the largest manufacturer of type a school buses in the u . s . , is exploring a possible sale of the company . it has hired george k . baum advisors llc to assist with the process .\ncollins is the parent company of two school bus manufacturing divisions \u2014 collins bus corp . and mid bus inc . it is also a leading manufacturer of ambulances , terminal trucks and road construction and industrial sweepers .\nin august 2001 , accubuilt purchased the assets of vartanian industries , a small shuttle and wheelchair van converter and moved their operations to the lima , plant .\nthe company ' s manufacturing facility is swept away by fire , forcing the collins family to start anew .\nthe collins name has long been synonymous with the school bus industry . after half a century of delivering type a school buses with a + marks for strength and safety , it only makes sense that collins has become the nation\u2019s most trusted bus manufacturer across every segment . from type a school buses to today\u2019s collins commercial bus , passengers and businesses can place their trust in collins\u2019 engineering and innovation as much as the company itself .\nit ' s not uncommon for a company founder ' s son to take the reins after the father retires . but for robert collins jr . , the new president of wheeled coach industries inc . , succession to the top post of the world ' s largest ambulance maker has to be considered unusual . true , robert collins sr . founded wheeled coach in winter park 20 years ago . but the elder collins sold the operation about 10 years ago , coincidentally to a company called collins industries inc . the son not only stayed on at wheeled coach after it changed hands , but gradually worked his way up to become executive vice president , second in command , about a year ago . he recently was appointed president , after 17 years with the company .\ndon l . collins , the architect of collins bus in the early 1970s , will be laid to rest this friday in broken arrow , oklahoma , after passing away july 29 at home in florida . he was 83 .\n, and also manufactures ambulances and other special - purpose vehicles . the company was founded in 1971 and as of 1998 it was made up of four subsidiaries : collins bus corporation , wheeled coach industries , inc . ; world trans , inc . and capacity of texas , inc .\nwheeled coach industries of orlando has delivered 10 hazardous material collection vehicles to union carbide corp . , completing a contract valued at $ 400 , 000 . the vehicles service accidental chemical leaks that happen at plants or while products are in transport . they are equipped with hydraulic lifts to load 55 - gallon drum containers into the back of the unit . wheeled coach makes ambulances and specialty vehicles , and is a subsidiary of collins industries of hutchinson , kan .\nwith an infinite number of bus floorplans , collins can be configured for any bus market . thanks to consistent seat back thickness , your collins seating platform is changeable and upgradeable . single or bench seat ? child restraint or 3 - point harness ? or perhaps you have an exclusive seat design in mind . collins brings flexibility to the next level .\nthe parent company of orlando - based wheeled coach industries will transfer the operations of a sister company in alabama to orlando , company officials said monday . all the bus - making operations of transi - corp . in evergreen , ala . , are to be transferred to wheeled coach ' s three - year - old specialty - bus division by oct . 31 . don collins jr . , chief financial officer of parent company collins industries inc . in hutchinson , kans . , said the transi - coach line of buses will keep its name but be made in orlando .\ncollins industries inc . wednesday appointed an executive within its corporate family to be president of its largest subsidiary , wheeled coach industries inc . in winter park . within a few weeks , gary g . goetsch is expected to relocate to the orlando area from hutchinson , kan . , where he is president of another collins subsidiary , mobile - tech corp . goetsch will replace ron cartwright , who resigned friday as president of wheeled coach , the world ' s largest maker of ambulances . the change in leadership follows last month ' s discovery of accounting errors at wheeled coach .\ncollins purchased manufacturer mid bus in 1998 . since october 2006 collins has been an 80 - percent owned subsidiary of bns holding inc . [ 2 ] the company purchased the assets of canada - based manufacturer corbeil bus corporation in 2007 . collins was purchased by the investment group american industrial partners . in 2010 , aip combined collins with fleetwood enterprises . e - one , and halcore group to form allied specialty vehicles ( since renamed rev group ) . [ 3 ]\nat collins , we know that building a better bus means engineering a stronger vehicle . the two go hand - in - hand without exception , and it wouldn\u2019t be possible without collins\u2019 strict lean manufacturing process . together , all three deliver a kind of quality that has set collins apart in the industry . here\u2019s a look at our engineering in detail :\n1979 : the company ' s manufacturing facility is swept away by fire , forcing the collins family to start anew .\nthe city of collins continues to thrive as new businesses chose the to locate to this bedroom community where tradition meets innovation . with facilities like the state veterans home , grand paradise water park , industries including sanderson farms and major oil companies , collins is home to many multi - million dollar projects . today , the town\u2019s strategic growth is led by mayor v . o . smith and the board of aldermen .\non march 29 , 2012 , collins released a new bus model , replacing the collins bantam series , the mid bus guide series , and the corbeil quantam series of bus products . now , all companies share the bus model name . [ 4 ] the first nexbus product came off of the collins assembly line on may 16 , 2012 . [ 5 ]\nthe company fully recovered by 1983 with $ 10 million in annual sales and issued a stock ipo , which helped it further expand and become a national player . president jimmy carter and then president ronald reagan honored collins in the white house rose garden for his contributions to small business . in addition to school buses , collins industries manufactured ambulances , fire trucks , hearses , limousines , transit buses , leisure vans and terminal trucks that helped transform the shipping industry from bulk to containerization . the company purchased mid bus in 1998 and corbeil bus corporation in 2007 . american industrial partners purchased collins industries in 2010 and combined the company with fleetwood enterprises . e - one , and halcore group to form allied specialty vehicles .\ncollins employs approximately 1 , 000 people in six plants with a combined manufacturing space of more than 1 million square feet .\nin april 1979 , the company ' s 60 , 000 - square - foot manufacturing plant in hutchinson burned to the ground . collins ' s company was crippled by the loss . collins entertained only one response to the devastation that had beset his promising company . he decided to rebuild , and he enlisted the aid of his son , donald l . collins , jr . , to help him restore the company . collins had worked for his father ' s company as a teenager . after attending college , collins was hired by arthur anderson & co . , a job he gave up when he joined his father in hutchinson in 1980 . collins was in his late 20s when he became a permanent employee of his father ' s company .\npolice arrested 13 people on wednesday , including retired idf brigadier - general amal asad , on corruption allegations tied to the israel aerospace industries , israel\u2019s largest government - owned aviation manufacturer .\nthe beginning of collins industries ' expansion program was marked by a change in leadership . in 1998 , donald collins , jr . was named chief executive officer , replacing his father , who retained the title of chairman . collins took charge of the company at a time when sales were flat and profits were on the decline , spurring his desire to implement a strategic plan to promote growth . considering that collins industries maintained a leading position in mature markets , stagnant financial figures did not cause undue concern at company headquarters . a large percentage of the company ' s sales depended on the demand for replacement vehicles , lending a certain cyclicality to the company ' s fortunes . company officials were optimistic , however , that market conditions would swing in a positive direction . the sincerity of their optimism was demonstrated in late 1998 , as the company completed several bold moves .\nthe company will be led by president and ceo randall swift , who has many years of experience partnering with aip through its collins industries holding . each division will continue to be led by its existing president and ceo which includes peter guile ( e - one ) , john draheim ( fleetwood rv ) , robert collins ( wheeled coach ) , kent tyler ( collins bus , mid bus , corbeil bus ) , mark vanarnam ( american emergency vehicles ) , phillip ford ( capacity and lay - mor ) , and gary hunter ( leader emergency vehicles ) .\nambulance chasers are no bother for collins industries . the company is a us maker of ambulances and specialty vehicles , such as small school buses , shuttle and midsized vans , and terminal trucks ( used to move trailers and containers in warehouses ) . collins also makes commercial bus chassis , industrial sweepers , and road construction equipment . it has a distribution network of about 70 dealers in the us and canada . collins markets its products under brand names , including capacity , collins bus , wheeled coach , and world trans . it is part of rev group ( formerly allied specialty vehicles , or asv ) , the largest maker of ambulances in north america , which is owned by private - equity firm american industrial partners .\nin late 1984 hardesty sold the rights to the miller - meteor trade name along with the tooling for the eldorado coaches - which also happened to fit cadillac ' s new 1985 front - wheel - drive devilles - and the second 1984 eldorado prototype to collins industries of hutchinson , kansas . hardesty ' s front drive tooling was the basis for the 1985 collins - built miller - meteor - cadillac front drive coaches which were produced in hutchinson through 1992 .\nbeall , pat , ' collins execs resolve sec investigation , ' orlando business journal , november 11 , 1994 , p . 1 .\nwheeled coach industries inc . of orlando has reported a loss of $ 670 , 000 for 1984 . comparison : a $ 558 , 000 profit a year earlier . company president robert collins said much of 1984 ' s profit was absorbed by start - up of a specialty - bus division . revenue : $ 31 . 7 million for the year ended dec . 31 , up from $ 26 . 9 million a year earlier . in the works : a proposed $ 6 . 9 million merger with collins industries inc . of hutchinson , kan . impetus : the orlando company is low on capital , and the kansas ambulance and bus maker wants to improve its market position .\nbased in longview , texas , lay - mor manufactures walk - behind and drive - on street sweepers . purchased by collins in 2000 .\ncollins employees and nsta board members help launch the first nexbus . in front of bus , from left , are nsta ' s todd monteferrario ( first student ) , tim flood ( the trans group ) and magda dimmendaal ( dousman transport ) and collins ' kent tyler and john doswell .\nthe city of collins\u2019 history stretches back to 1826 when the mississippi legislature established \u201cwilliamsburg\u201d as a permanent seat of justice for covington county . williamsburg , about two miles from the present site of collins , was the town\u2019s predecessor . williamsburg was incorporated in 1808 when sawmills were the big industry .\nep energy e & p company , l . p . f / k / a el paso e & p company , l . p . v . fairfield industries , inc . d / b / a fairfieldnodal\ncollins was born to rev . b . b . and viola adams collins on jan . 24 , 1931 in seminole , oklahoma . at age 16 , he attended the southwestern assemblies of god university in waxahachie , texas and became a pastor . he continued ministering in other areas throughout his life .\nwheeled coach industries inc . , an orlando manufacturer of ambulances and buses , has won a $ 769 , 000 defense contract to build 32 military field ambulances . wheeled coach , which was acquired last year by kansas - based collins industries , will begin making the ambulances next month . deliveries are scheduled to begin in september . the four - wheel - drive ambulances will be delivered to tank automotive command , the agency that purchases vehicles for the u . s . defense department . the ambulances will then be distributed to the navy ' s regional medical centers in the united states and abroad .\nthis page uses some content from wikipedia . the original article was at collins industries . 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\nidentifying new opportunities in the oil and gas sector , tanny focused on expanding pf collins\u2019 range of services by sponsoring staff education to maximize his team\u2019s knowledge , committing resources to new technologies , and registering the company to the iso 9001 quality management standard . gaining the confidence of international oil companies and providing integrated logistics services to major developments such as hibernia , terra nova , white rose , sable , and deep panuke , pf collins became a leading provider of international trade and logistics to canada\u2019s offshore oil and gas and marine industries .\nestablished in longview , texas , in 1971 as a manufacturer of specialty vehicles used to move semi trailer equipment from point to point by means of a hydraulically activated fifth wheel . original brand name :\ntrailer jockey\nacquired from private ownership in 1984 by collins industries , inc . , of hutchinson , kansas , known as the world ' s largest manufacturer of specialty vehicles .\nwith this kind of backing and our commitment to engineering and innovation , rest assured collins will remain the bus brand you can trust for another 50 years .\nwith a thriving awesome business climate , quality schools and activities throughout the year , the city of collins is the perfect place to live , work and play .\nkaizen is a lean - production process where collins employees proactively work together to achieve regular , incremental improvements to the manufacturing process . here , goals are set and results are measured to ensure collins remains the leader among bus manufacturers in unrelenting quality . come visit our factory . one tour , and you\u2019ll see the difference instantly .\nfor more than half a century , innovation has driven collins to the forefront of the bus industry . our responsiveness to your needs has not only made us the nation\u2019s largest type a school bus manufacturer , but it\u2019s propelled collins into other market segments . we can build on any chassis and customize any seating plan or fuel option :\nafter 50 years of quality innovation in the school bus industry , collins reminds passengers of all abilities that there\u2019s always room for more . with the all - new collins low - floor school bus designs , wheelchair accessibility has been taken to new heights . more than just innovation in structure and safety , this is innovation that\u2019s accessible .\nrobert rice collins started wheeled coach with three employees in 1975 . five years later , the company blossomed to more than 300 employees in what is now billed as the largest manufacturer of ambulances in the world .\nhe grew this company from scratch ,\nsaid collins ' son bob collins .\nhe really took this from a three - person operation where he was learning and building his trucks himself with a couple of individuals to probably within five years to building a sizable facility on forsyth road .\nsupported by orders for school buses and ambulances , collins gained his footing in hutchinson during the early 1970s , establishing a business foundation that was solidified quickly by the announcement of new regulatory requirements . in the mid - 1970s , the federal government ordered school districts to provide transportation for disabled children . the edict created a new market for specialty vehicle manufacturers , and collins was quick to join the fray . his company built one of the first wheelchair lifts used by small school buses , cementing his reputation in the industry niche . buoyed by the increasing demand for specially tailored transportation vehicles , collins industries registered encouraging growth during the latter half of the 1970s . then , in 1979 , disaster struck the company , threatening to eradicate the success of the previous decade .\ncollins\u2019 one - piece bus design delivers an unrelenting structure that modular buses simply can\u2019t . like the hull of a ship , collins\u2019 proprietary design features high - strength , low - allow tubular steel , forming a roof bow system that joins the bus\u2019 interlocking wall and floor beams . the result ? crush - resistant strength to protect our passengers .\nwith the addition of the 1984 and 1985 acquisitions , collins industries recorded prolific growth during the 1980s . between 1971 and 1983 , annual sales had grown to $ 10 million , a respectable , albeit modest , revenue volume that swelled exponentially following the company ' s ipo . by the end of the 1980s , collins industries was collecting more than $ 100 million in sales a year , having evolved from a regional force into a national contender . by the early 1990s , the company ' s sales total had reached $ 140 million , rising energetically despite a national economic recession . but there was little to celebrate in hutchinson during the early years of the decade . the first half of the 1990s was marked by another disastrous event , but unlike the 1979 fire , the problems of the 1990s were entirely of the company ' s own making .\ncollins steel offers a range of employment opportunities in the dynamic structural steel industry . we offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes health and dental insurance , disability insurance , life insurance , and an rrsp benefits program . collins steel is also involved in the alberta apprenticeship program . we currently offer programs in : steel detailing , structural steel fitting and welding .\n- - - - - - , ' collins in driver ' s seat now at wheeled coach , ' orlando business journal , february 10 , 1995 , p . 1 .\ncollins industries was formed to meet a need no other company had attempted to address . the company and its signal product were the inspiration of don l . collins , who experienced his epiphanic moment during the 1960s when he was working as a distributor for a kansas school bus dealer . collins ' s revelation was sparked by the sweeping consolidation of the area ' s school districts , as the number of schools serving kansas city ' s outlying regions was reduced by folding one into another . the concentration of schools made for considerably longer school bus routes , forcing 65 - passenger buses on long treks to pick up and transport a handful of rurally based school children . to collins , the sight of mostly empty , full - sized school buses traveling great distances was grossly inefficient . what was needed , he thought , were smaller buses better suited for transporting small groups of children . his vision soon led to the creation of the first under 10 , 000 gross vehicle weight school bus .\nfounded on ethical and responsible business practices , collins steel is an edmonton based structural steel and fabrication company that serves the commercial , institutional , industrial , and high - rise markets .\nwhether you\u2019re looking for a ford bus , a chevy bus or another brand , collins has the largest supply of chassis offerings waiting at collins\u2019 production facility . single - or dual rear - wheel design , we\u2019re ready to build your bus with an unrivaled lead time . flexible to your schedule , we ' re also flexible to your needs , which brings us to configurations \u2026\n- a collins type b bus model . it was available with 6 or 7 seating rows which can fit a maximum of 41 passengers . a nexbus replacement has yet to be produced .\n1945 : forney moves into offices on laporte avenue in fort collins , co . sales staff continues to grow and the 500 employees in house are turning out up to 500 welders a week .\ncollins\u2019 engineering team makes safety a priority , and our bus design reflects that , especially with our driver sight line . with a windshield that spans nearly 700 sq . in . , collins delivers the highest visibility in a type a bus \u2014 30 % more than other models . our buses also feature a unique side window to monitor passengers as they enter and exit for added safety .\na\nbird eye - 650\nlong endurance mini - uav system developed by israel aerospace industries ( iai ) is displayed at the unmanned vehicles conference 2015 on november 9 , 2015 , in the israeli coastal city of tel aviv . ( photo credit : jack guez / afp )\nin 1899 the gulf and ship island railroad was built and missed the town of williamsburg . the sawmills moved near the present site of collins to take advantage of the railroad , so the town moved along with the mills . population increased to over 2000 by 1906 and the town leaders petitioned governor james k . vardaman to officially change the town\u2019s name of williamsburg depot . \u201ccollins\u201d was then named in honor of meridian native fred w . collins , a republican u . s . marshal for the southern district of mississippi . at that time , the city also became covington county\u2019s county seat .\nin the fall of 1998 , collins industries completed a $ 1 . 1 million , 90 , 000 - square - foot addition to its manufacturing facility in hutchinson , substantially expanding the existing 160 , 000 - square - foot plant . further plant expansion was under way in orlando , where the company was constructing a 100 , 000 - square - foot plant that was scheduled to open in january 1999 . the addition to the plant in hutchinson , site of collins bus corp . ' s school bus manufacturing , and the orlando facility , which was geared for manufacturing ambulances during the fall and winter and manufacturing school buses during the spring and summer , testified to the sanguine outlook for the company . ' the primary reason for these changes was to accommodate more volume , ' collins explained in a december 1998 press release , ' especially with large contracts with stringent delivery deadlines . '\ntoday , pf collins is recognized worldwide for our history and expertise in offshore and marine project logistics . we have offices in newfoundland and labrador , nova scotia , new brunswick , and alberta , employing over 100 customs , logistics , and immigration professionals . current president , raymond collins , continues to focus on expanding the company\u2019s market presence while maintaining its traditional family values of quality and service excellence .\nlike eagle in amelia , collins kept working at it and developing , and eventually introduced an all new side servicing hearse in the late ' 80 ' s . in 1992 , it was purchased by the parent company of eureka in norwalk , ohio , and production was moved to norwalk . by that time , the hearse division had been spun off from the rest of collins for some time .\nbantam xl - a collins type b bus model . it was available with 6 or 7 seating rows which can fit a maximum of 41 passengers . a nexbus replacement has yet to be produced .\nmy heart is broken to know your gone . i will remember the times we shared at holm industries and seeing you at the bmv . the laughter and secrets we shared . god has gained an angel rip my dearest friend . i will forever miss you and someday we will rejoice again .\nnot only is collins one of the most trusted names in bus manufacturing , we\u2019re also backed by rev group , a $ 2 + billion world leader in vehicle manufacturing that shares our commitment to connect and protect customers with our vehicles . few bus companies have that kind of support . as part of rev , collins customers have access to rev financial services\u2122 and to an exclusive rev / ryder maintenance program .\nbantam 422 - another collins type a bus model that was replaced by the nexbus srw . single rear wheel bus available in capacities of up to 20 passengers . known as the quantam 422 by corbeil .\nwith the help of $ 3 . 5 million in industrial revenue bonds issued through the city of hutchinson , the collins family was back in business . having literally risen from the ashes , the company emerged from the 1979 fire exhibiting far more ambition than had characterized its first decade of existence . by 1983 , the company had fully recovered , confident enough to offer investors a stake in its operations and its future through an initial public offering ( ipo ) of stock . with the proceeds raised from the ipo , collins industries gained the resources to launch an aggressive expansion program . the 1980s proved to be the company ' s defining decade , delivering the growth that landed the company on the national stage .\ncollins took initiative and fashioned a prototype school bus by converting a cargo van . he installed bus seats , special lights , a reticulating arm for the bus ' s stop sign , and other required equipment . the result was a school bus designed to carry between 16 and 20 passengers , tailored for the special needs of transporting small groups of children efficiently . kansas school districts soon placed orders for collins ' s modified cargo vans , creating a groundswell of interest that spread to other states . convinced he had struck upon a marketable product , collins incorporated his company in 1971 and began manufacturing small school buses in earnest .\nbased in longview , texas , capacity is the only u . s . - based manufacturer of terminal tractors . originally known as\ntrailer jockey\n, capacity was acquired by collins in 1984 [ 5 ]\nbased in longview , texas , capacity is the only u . s . - based manufacturer of terminal tractors . originally known as\ntrailer jockey\n, capacity was acquired by collins in 1984 [ 11 ]\nbantam - a collins type a bus model that was replaced by the nexbus srw . single rear wheel bus available in capacities of up to 20 passengers . known as the guide by midbus and the quantam by corbeil .\ncollins industries , inc . was founded in 1971 as a manufacturer of small school buses and ambulances built from modified cargo vans . the company ' s initial product was the first\ntype a\nschool bus , designed to carry 16 to 20 passengers . today the company manufactures specialty vehicles and accessories for various basic service niches of the transportation industry . the company ' s products include ambulances , small school buses , shuttle and mid - size commercial buses , terminal trucks , commercial bus chassis , road construction equipment and industrial rental sweepers . from its inception , collins ' stated goal has been to become the largest manufacturer of specialty vehicles in the u . s . the company has grown primarily through the internal development of new products and the acquisition of complementary product lines .\ngrand bantam - a collins type a product replaced by the nexbus drw . dual rear wheel bus available in capacities of up to 35 passengers . known as the grand guide by mid bus and the grand quantam by corbeil .\nas collins industries prepared for the 21st century , growth forecasts fueled confidence at company headquarters . school transportation news , an industry publication , projected the sale of small buses would increase by 25 , 000 to 30 , 000 between 1999 and 2004 . collins was intent on positioning his company to capture the bulk of the new sales orders expected to materialize . ' we will be expanding our employment force very quickly , ' he declared to knight - ridder / tribune business news on march 2 , 1999 , ' because we ' ve got a lot of school buses to build . ' growth was expected to come from increased regulation on the use of vehicles that did not comply with federal standards governing the transportation of school children . industry experts projected that churches , day care centers , nonprofit agencies , and other organizations would be prompted by heightened awareness of safety issues to begin replacing vans with small school buses . one industry observer , j . curtis brewer , expected collins industries to be the company to benefit from such demand , offering a glowing appraisal of the company and its prospects for the future . ' it ' s a company that has lots of ideas , ' brewer noted in a march 2 , 1999 interview with knight - ridder / tribune business news , ' and has the courage to spend the money to bring it to fruition . '\never since paul collins started the business in 1984 the organization has been steadily working to improve the manufacturing and installation techniques of our industry ; however , our people recognize that technology is only one aspect of innovating the construction process .\nsuper bantam - another collins type a bus model replaced by the nexbus drw . dual rear wheel bus available in capacities of up to 30 passengers . known as the super guide by mid bus and the super quantam by corbeil .\nthe heritage coach co . of skippack , pennsylvania , a division of lankford buick pontiac gmc inc . of norristown , pa , purchased the eureka tooling and trade name from the firm ' s receivers . within the year mark lankford and bob williams had established a new firm called cce inc . to manufacture eureka - badged funeral coaches and limousines in a new plant in norwalk , ohio . in 1993 the firm , now known as eureka coach , cce inc . , purchased another classic funeral coach producer - miller - meteor - from collins industries of hutchinson , kansas .\nfuneral service : 11 : 00 am saturday , march 4 , 2017 at collins funeral home in scottsburg , indiana . visitation : 4 to 8 pm friday and after 9 am saturday . interment at new bethel cemetery near chelsea , indiana\nas ford introduced the ford transit as the replacement for the ford e - series in north america , in 2016 , collins introduced its own body for the ford transit 350 and 350hd , produced alongside the ford e - series cutaway chassis .\nin 2018 collins is set to introduce a new type b school bus using a ford f59 stripped chassis named\nnexbus xl\nwith seating of up to 48 passengers using a ford 6 . 8l v10 gas engine & ford six speed automatic transmission .\nfor more than 50 years , collins has been the trusted name among bus companies . from backpack to briefcase , from type a school buses to today\u2019s collins commercial bus , we\u2019ve helped the johnny\u2019s become john\u2019s . we\u2019ve been there for most every journey , and it\u2019s because we deliver the strongest , safest engineering , alongside the most innovative and flexible bus models . it ' s for these reasons that our decades - old bus company has earned your trust , taking you , your precious cargo and your business to the next horizon .\nin the u . s . , collins in the largest manufacturer of ambulances , the second largest manufacturer of terminal trucks and a leading manufacturer of small school buses , and sweepers used in the road construction industry . the company sells its products under several well - known trade names , including wheeled coach ( ambulances ) , collins bus and mid bus ( small school buses ) , world trans ( commercial buses ) , capacity ( terminal trucks ) and waldon / lay - mor ( road construction and industrial rental sweeper equipment ) .\nnew york , ny , august 24 , 2010 \u2013 american industrial partners capital fund iv , l . p . ( \u201caip\u201d ) is pleased to announce the formation of allied specialty vehicles , inc . ( \u201casv\u201d or the \u201ccompany\u201d ) . asv , with revenue of approximately $ 1 billion , is a market leader in three industry segments : fire & emergency , recreational vehicles , and bus & industrial . the company was formed through the combination of four existing portfolio companies of aip : e - one , inc , collins industries , inc . , and halcore group , inc . ; with fleetwood rv , inc . to be combined in the fourth quarter of this year .\npatrick francis collins , a st . john\u2019s clothing merchant , became a customs broker shortly after a fire destroyed his store in 1913 . in the first part of the 20th century , international transport was still largely marine and st . john\u2019s was the key port of entry for newfoundland .\nin 2017 , collins unveiled a low - floor bus body using the ram promaster 3500 chassis , set to commence production for 2018 . the first school bus ever to use a low - floor layout , the vehicle uses a fold - out wheelchair ramp in place of a wheelchair lift .\ndespite the setback , the company ' s difficulties with the sec did not cause any long - term damage . company officials emerged from the debacle , as they had following the 1979 fire , confident that future growth would lessen the sting of earlier problems . between 1992 and 1996 , collins industries focused on reducing its debt , while revenues climbed methodically upward , eclipsing $ 150 million during the company ' s 25th anniversary year . after getting its financial health in order , the company began preparing for another expansion period , intent on maintaining its leadership in its markets . the growth achieved during the late 1990s came through the expansion of production capacity and through acquisitions , the mode of expansion that had ignited the company ' s growth during the 1980s .\ncollins steel is also a founding member of the cisc steel center at the university of alberta . the goal is to advance competence an innovation in design in the steel industry . we are a member to perpetuate our values in lifelong learning and to ensure we invest in the necessary linkage between industry and education . urltoken\n\u201cour employees have done an incredible job in getting the plant converted for the new design , and were justifiably proud to see the first unit driven out of the lot ,\nsaid kent tyler , president of collins bus corp .\nwe were fortunate to have the nsta board on hand to witness the event . \u201d\ncollins got into the funeral car business in late 1982 . its first ads featured artwork of a short wheelbase cadillac sedan conversion , and i ' ve heard that it built one such car and showed it at a funeral directors ' convention , where it didn ' t go over well . not long after that , it introduced a pair of cadillac hearses on extended chassis , with the stretch being done either at the b or c pillar , and the tail extended . the timing was right for those cars , because dealers who took on collins as a secondary line were able to sell a lot of those cars in the next few years .\na brazilian company is chasing ambulances at state circuit court in orlando . protecao contra incendio ltda . ' s breach - of - contract lawsuit , filed last week , seeks $ 1 million in unpaid commissions and lost profits from wheeled coach industries inc . protecao contra incendio has served as wheeled coach ' s exclusive sales representative in brazil since 1991 . wheeled coach , based in winter park , is the world ' s largest manufacturer of ambulances . it also makes other emergency and specialty vehicles .\ndon collins is survived by wife sharon ; five children , including don , jr . ( carol ) , ron ( joyce ) , bonnie ( david ) fricke , paul and darraugh ; three stepchildren ; 10 grandchildren ; 10 great grandchildren ; sisters nadine todd and dorothy ( carl ) martindale ; and one cousin , bill ( iris ) holland .\ncollins industries , inc . . the group ' s principal activity is to manufacture specialty vehicles and accessories for various basic service niches of the transportation industry . the group operates through three segments : ambulance , buses and terminal trucks and road construction equipment . ambulance segment manufactures modular and van type ambulances for sale to hospitals , ambulance services , fire departments and other governmental agencies . the bus segment produces small school buses , commercial buses and shuttle buses for sale to schools , hotel shuttle services , airports and other governmental agencies . the terminal trucks and road construction equipment segment produces off road trucks designed to move trailers containers for warehouses , truck terminals , rail yards , rail terminals , shipping ports and a line of road construction equipment . ambulance accounted for 48 % of 2002 revenues ; buses , 33 % and terminal trucks and road construction equipment , 19 % ."]}
{"id": 53686, "summary": [{"text": "microillusions , based in granada hills , california was a computer game developer and publisher of the home computer era ( late 1970s to early 1990s ) .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "microillusions , as a company , was a strong supporter of the commodore amiga and would typically release a title on that platform before porting it to others .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "the company went out of business in or about 1990 . ", "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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", "topic": 38}], "title": "umai chemical", "paragraphs": ["copyright ( c ) umai chemical co . , ltd . all rights reserved .\nglobal magnesium sulphate market 2017 - pq corporation , umai chemical , laizhou guangcheng . . .\numai chemical co . , ltd is a japanese inorganic chemicals supplier whose main product is magnesium sulfate .\numai chemical\u2019s nickel nitrate is used as cathode material for nickel cadmium battery . recently , it is used for nickel - metal hydride battery .\nmitsubishi chemical corporation ( \u4e09\u83f1\u5316\u5b66\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e mitsubishi kagaku kabushiki - gaisha ) , or mcc , is a subsidiary of mitsubishi chemical holdings corporation .\numai chemical has 4 basic grades of magnesium sulfate - dried , such as , anhydrous , 1 . 5 - hydrate , 2 . 5 - hydrate , and 3 - hydrate with various crystalline size distribution .\numai chemical , as o . e . m . of sumitomo chemical co . , ltd . , has two kinds of sodium nitrate with anti - caking agent added and without anti - 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gaisha mitsubishi kemikaru h\u014drudingusu ) ( tyo : 4188 ) , is a japanese company formed in october 2005 from the merger of mitsubishi chemical corporation and mitsubishi pharma corporation .\nteijin limited ( \u5e1d\u4eba\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e teijin kabushiki - gaisha ) is a japanese chemical , pharmaceutical and information technology company .\numai chemical ' s magnesium sulfate is used for reagents , pharmaceuticals , cosmetics , food additives , feed additives , fertilizers and industrial chemicals . we have 40 grades . we produce high purity grade of 99 . 999 % and the production quantity and market share of our magnesium sulfate is no . 1 in japan .\nkaneka corporation ( \u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e\u30ab\u30cd\u30ab kabushiki - gaisha kaneka ) is a japanese international chemical manufacturing company based in osaka and founded in 1949 .\ntokuyama corporation ( \u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e\u30c8\u30af\u30e4\u30de kabushiki - gaisha tokuyama ) is a japanese , tokyo - based chemical company and the worlds fourth largest silicon manufacturer .\ndenki kagaku kogyo kabushiki kaisha ( \u96fb\u6c17\u5316\u5b66\u5de5\u696d\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e ) , also known as denka , is a japanese chemical company , established in 1915 and headquartered in tokyo .\nduring the past business period of over 410 years , we have improved the salt manufacturing technology and built up new technology to grow as an inorganic chemical manufacturer as well as supplier specializing in inorganic chemicals .\ndic corporation ( dic\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e d\u012b ai sh\u012b kabushiki - gaisha ) is japanese chemical company , specializing in the development , manufacture and sale of inks , pigments , polymers , specialty plastics and compounds and biochemicals .\nthe history of our company dates back to 1599 when our ancestor shichirobe umai , salt manufacturing engineer , opened a salt pan at muya area , present head office site , and started salt manufacturing . thus , the history of our company began with salt , which we are not producing any more . the market share of our magnesium sulfate is no . 1 in japan .\numai chemical has 4 basic grades of magnesium sulfate - dried , such as , anhydrous , 1 . 5 - hydrate , 2 . 5 - hydrate , and 3 - hydrate with various crystalline size distribution . magnesium sulfate - dried has the following 10 features : 1 . various particle sizes from fine powder to granule 2 . good water solubility 3 . hygroscopic property 4 . less corrosive to metals 5 . generates heat when dissolved 6 . feeling smooth and hard to get caked 7 . stable up to 700 degrees centigrade 8 . safe and harmless to environment 9 . 4 different grades of crystals 10 . most suitable for carrier and filler\numai chemical ' s magnesium sulfate is used for reagents , pharmaceuticals , cosmetics , food additives , feed additives , fertilizers and industrial chemicals . we have 40 grades . we produce high purity grade of 99 . 999 % and the production quantity and market share of our magnesium sulfate is no . 1 in japan . magnesium sulfate 7 - hydrate , which is our basic standard grade , has the following features : 1 . excellent water solubility 2 . chemically stable , harmless and environment - friendly substance 3 . less corrosive to metals therefore , it is widely used as raw materials for high quality industrial chemicals , pharmaceuticals , salting agents , and water - soluble fertilizers . recently it is used for improving performances of high - tech products .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthis is a japanese antiseptic to protect cow from mastitis to maintain natural and healthy teat . this animal health product is applicable for both pre and post milking with less active iodine to perform high disinfectant effect by free iodine .\n32 . 5 % aqueous urea solution used as reduction agent in selective catalytic reduction ( scr ) to lower nox concentration in the exhaust emissions from diesel engines , finally decomposing into nitrogen and water .\naqrum is an inorganic additive used for dicing during the semiconductor production . dicing requires semiconductor wafers ( especially those of large diameter ) to be exposed to cutting water ( ultra pure water ) for a long time and a small amount of aluminum ion elutes from the cutting surface of wafers . a surfactant is used as a dicing additive to minimize this elution problem . aqrum is the inorganic dicing additive developed under the new concept of utilizing ionization to solve such problem of aluminum ion elution from semiconductor wafers during dicing . conventional organic surfactants need waste water treatment after dicing . aqrum , which is inorganic , can eliminate waste water treatment . aqrum is truly an environmentally friendly additive . available in a 10 liter pure bottle .\nour main product is magnesium sulfate . we are the biggest supplier in japan with the largest market share of about 60 % . we think our quality is n0 . 1 in asia . we have five basic grades of crystalline magnesium sulfate of 99 . 999 % purity with water content , anhydrous , 1 . 5 - 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gaisha ) is a japanese company which produces tapes , vinyl , lcds , insulation , and several other products .\nnippon kayaku ( \u65e5\u672c\u5316\u85ac\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e nihon kayaku kabushiki - gaisha ) ( japan pharmaceuticals ) is a japanese company that was founded in 1916 as the first industrial explosives manufacturer in japan under the company name nippon kayaku seizo co .\ntakata corporation ( \u30bf\u30ab\u30bf\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e takata kabushiki gaisha ) is an global supplier of automotive safety systems based in japan .\nsunstar is a japanese global oral care / health & beauty , as well as chemicals and motorcycle parts conglomerate with affiliates in 27 countries .\nmandom corporation ( \u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e\u30de\u30f3\u30c0\u30e0 kabushiki - gaisha mandamu ) is a japanese manufacturer and distributor of hair care , skin care , perfumes , and deodorants .\nsony chemicals corporation ( \u30bd\u30cb\u30fc\u30b1\u30df\u30ab\u30eb\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e son\u012b kemikaru kabushiki - gaisha ) is a japanese company established 1962 , and was a wholly owned subsidiary of sony corporation .\ntoyobo co . , ltd . 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", "topic": 10}], "title": "rocket pictures", "paragraphs": ["elton john \u2019s rocket pictures is producing the film in association with really useful group .\nexclusive : elton john \u2019s rocket pictures has acquired film rights to michael buckley\u2019s bestselling series nerds , and will develop them as an animated family feature that buckley will script . rocket pictures principals steve hamilton shaw and david furnish will produce . john is exec producer .\nrocket pictures is john ' s film , tv and theatrical production company that focuses on family and music - related projects across multiple platforms .\nbut the art of surf filmography goes back to the very beginnings of motion pictures .\nthe company is headed up by david furnish and rocket stage producer , joseph smith .\nthe project comes as rocket pictures is coming off the 3d animated family film hit gnomeo & juliet and is developing will gallows and the snake bellied troll , a film that\u2019s being written and directed by shrek 2 \u2019s kelly asbury .\nelton john and david furnish formed rocket pictures in 1996 as a film production company , before being joined by steve hamilton shaw in 2005 . under this guise the company produced tantrums & tiaras , women talking dirty and it\u2019s a boy girl thing .\nwe live in a small world , usually defined by 30 seconds . but that\u2019s plenty of time for a beginning , middle and an end , with plenty of storytelling in between\u2026 rocket house pictures is a denver based production company . we create , conceptualize and produce tailored videos and short films . we are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality cinematic experience through motion pictures .\nmotorcop motovlog ~ et - 94 ~ it ' s not rocket science ! no , wait . . it is . .\nelton john ' s rocket pictures has acquired the film rights to andrew lloyd webber and tim rice ' s global hit play joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat and will adapt it as an animated family feature in association with webber ' s the really useful group .\nrocket music entertainment group is co - founded by elton john . an international management company offering its clients support on a worldwide scale .\nrocket stage is a theatre production company co - founded by elton john and david furnish in partnership with sally greene of greene light stage plc .\nexclusive : elton john \u2019s rocket pictures has set up the 3d animated gnomeo & juliet : sherlock gnomes , a sequel to the 2011 disney hit that grossed $ 194 million worldwide . andy riley and kevin cecil , who wrote the original , are writing the sequel script . elton john is currently composing new songs for the film . rocket pictures\u2019 principals steve hamilton shaw and david furnish are producing , and john is exec producer . the plan is to begin production in the fall , and they are talking to directors . gnomeo & juliet director kelly asbury will act as a creative consultant on the sequel .\nrocket music entertainment group is a music company co - founded by elton john , with the core of the business being focused on artist management . it is an international management company offering its artist clients support on a worldwide scale . rocket combines its london office with integral recording studios available to its artists .\nbased on the\ncoat of many colors\nstory of joseph from the bible ' s book of genesis , joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat was the first lloyd webber - rice musical to be performed publicly . rocket pictures ' steve hamilton shaw and david furnish will produce the film . webber , rice and john will executive produce .\nkatz\u2019s television project spectacle : elvis costello with\u2026 is an award - winning series co - produced with rocket pictures . it features some of the most renowned musicians in the world in conversation and performance with costello , including bruce springsteen , bono , elton john , norah jones , james taylor , herbie hancock , lou reed and sting , among others .\nbecome a rocket club member and exclusive news will make its way directly to your inbox . be the first to know where elton will perform next and get your hands on pre - sale tickets .\nrocket sports represents several of britain\u2019s most successful athletes , including laura kenny , jason kenny , geraint thomas , ben swift and evie richards \u2013 between them , they boast an impressive eleven gold olympic medals and countless world titles .\nprospero pictures is a toronto - based film and television production company with more than 30 years of experience producing and financing international co - productions with partners in the uk , france , germany , italy , spain , south africa and the us .\nalthough founded as a sports management business , in recent years rocket sport has begun working with teams , events , federations and brands to create iconic and memorable sponsorships by constructing marketing partnerships between rights holder and brands across a whole variety of sports .\nsir elton john founded rocket sports with luke lloyd - davies in 2012 . it was through a love of sport and underlying desire to nurture sporting talent that the business was launched and today , although the business has grown significantly , those principles remain at the heart of what we do .\nmartin katz is founder and president of prospero pictures . one of the most prolific feature film producers in canada , katz\u2019s credits include hotel rwanda , which was nominated for three academy awards and three golden globe awards , and bronwen hughes\u2019 stander , which the london observer called \u201cthe greatest heist film since reservoir dogs . \u201d\nthe next day , the daily pacific commercial advertiser , described a cheery spectacle at the famous beach : \u201ceverybody that could get in focus was \u2018bonined\u2019 at waikiki beach yesterday afternoon . that is , they were included in some rare pictures taken by robert bonine , the moving - picture man of the edison company of orange , n . j . \u201d\nbonine\u2019s film was shot about eight years later , and we have a reliable estimate for exactly when : august 12 , 1906 . according to an item in the honolulu advertiser that day : \u201cmoving pictures of canoes and surfboard riding are to be taken off the moana and seaside hotels , waikiki , this afternoon . . . . those who can ride surfboards standing up are wanted to be there in force . \u201d\nwhen bottle rocket first came out , it felt so distinct \u2013 so laid back in its storytelling , so offbeat in its characterizations \u2014 that it seems odd to acknowledge now that it & apos ; s the least characteristic feature film of anderson & apos ; s career . the chocolate - box arrangements and perfectly - diagrammed plots of his later films are nowhere to be found here . but bottle rocket still has the most emotionally resonant relationship in all of anderson & apos ; s films , thanks in part to the brilliant casting coup of getting the wilson brothers to portray best friends \u2013 both their affection and their dysfunction comes through in intangible , almost mystical ways . no less a luminary than martin scorsese named this one of the 10 best films of the 1990s ; we & apos ; re inclined to agree .\nback in 1907 , when bonine\u2019s hawaii films were distributed on the mainland , many people had never seen surfers or motion pictures\u2014let alone a film depicting surfing . humans have been surfing for hundreds of years , but the sport didn\u2019t spread beyond polynesia until the twilight of the 19th century . in the early 20th century , the edison company\u2019s surfing reels played in nickelodeons \u201cas far east as new jersey , \u201d according to matt warshaw , author of the history of surfing .\nsince 2011 karen has been partnered with prospero pictures\u2019 martin katz and together they have produced the feature films , man on the train ( tribeca ) starring donald sutherland and larry mullen jr . , as well as our house ( xyz international ) , in partnership with resolute films & entertainment\u2019s lee kim , directed by anthony scott burns and starring thomas mann and nicola peltz . they are also currently finishing season 11 of history channel\u2019s long - running hit series , ice road truckers .\n\u201c [ t ] he water was fairly live with people , and all were in a merry mood and that , of course , was best for the moving picture , \u201d the newspaper account continues . \u201chawaiian canoes , birch canoes , surf - boards and water wings were greatly in evidence . there were big rollers yesterday and it is believed that some good pictures were taken of surf riders standing erect on their boards as they were shot on the crest of waves toward the shore . these were taken from the end of the moana pier . . . . mr . bonine was satisfied and so was the crowd . \u201d\nthis is the short that started it all . it got the feature version of bottle rocket financed and began anderson & apos ; s career , as well as the career of his childhood friends owen and luke wilson \u2014 so we have to give it loads of credit just for that alone . it & apos ; s an engaging little film , and an interesting look at the director & apos ; s style in embryonic fashion . it & apos ; s rough , black and white , 16mm \u2013 at first glance , a far cry from the kind of maximalism that today cries out\nwes anderson .\nbut peer closer and you & apos ; ll catch the visual whimsy and the casual precision that would become his signature . yes , it & apos ; s hard to look at this and predict , say , the royal tenenbaums . but it & apos ; s clearly the work of a young man who is about to do great things .\nrocketman will mark the second collaboration for john and hall . when hall adapted the 2000 feature billy elliot for the west end , john wrote the score for a production that moved to broadway and won the tony award for best musical . they\u2019re planning an inventive way to cover john\u2019s life and career : one device will be to feature choreographed sequences using john\u2019s biggest hit songs . those tunes will be part of the movie package and will drive a story that will cover the rough spots in john\u2019s journey of self - discovery .\n\u201c rocketman will be a radically different kind of biopic , \u201d shaw said . \u201cit will be as unique as elton\u2019s life , told in a non - linear and hyper - visual manner that will transport people through the many intense experiences , some wonderful , some not , that helped define elton as an artist , musician and man . \u201d\nuta is packaging the film , looking to set it up and sign a director as john and his cohorts try to figure out who should play him . there might well be different actors playing him at different ages . actors that pop into my mind are guy pearce and ewan mcgregor .\nrocketman becomes the second big - screen biopic of an iconic rock singer penned by an a - list writer . gk films is moving forward with the peter morgan - scripted film about queen frontman freddie mercury , with sacha baron cohen attached to play the late singer .\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 .\njohn will executive produce the animated musical with andrew lloyd webber and tim rice .\njoseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat is one of the most popular musical experiences ever conceived ,\nshaw said .\nwe are excited about the huge potential of a contemporary animated version , and we ' re thrilled to bring this to the big screen in partnership with andrew lloyd webber and tim rice .\nadded barney wragg , managing director of the really useful group :\ndeveloping joseph as a new feature film marks the beginning of a new stage in the really useful group ' s plans to co - produce and fund new films , television and stage productions from our theatrical shows , which play continuously worldwide .\noriginally created by webber and rice for performance in schools , joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat is the most performed musical in history . today , it is performed thousands of times a year by schoolchildren across the globe , and the success of the piece in schools has given rise to an international theatrical phenomenon . joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat has now been seen by an estimated 26 million people , earning more than $ 600 million at the box office . it premiered on broadway in 1982 at the royale theatre and became a critical and box - office hit , landing multiple tony award and drama desk nominations including best musical and best original score . the show has achieved a record 30 years of continuous professional touring around the u . k . , will tour the united states later in 2014 and is a regular in international markets including south africa and korea .\njoseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat started in a school and was the first step on the path that led to my musicals with tim rice ,\nwebber said .\nit is now being performed all over the world by a fourth generation of schoolkids , and a great movie can only help joseph being part of the lives of many more .\nadded rice :\ni have always thought joseph was a strong contender for an animation production , and i ' m delighted this is now going to happen .\nthe film won ' t mark the first animated musical based on the joseph story . dreamworks made the 2000 direct - to - video movie joseph : king of dreams , with ben affleck as the voice lead .\nthe really useful group is webber ' s theater producing and rights licensing company and controls the theatrical rights for all of webber\u2019s works , including the phantom of the opera , cats , jesus christ superstar , evita and sunset boulevard .\nadam fogelson , chairman of stx\u2019s motion picture group , took to the stage tuesday at cinemacon in las vegas to unveil the new offering and said the pic is slated for the stx family banner . the film will also\njoseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat is a musical from webber and rice that was conceived in the 1960s and has since been performed on stage many times , including on broadway . the story is based on the coat of many colors from the joseph story in the book of genesis from the bible .\nit follows joseph , the favorite son of jacob , who is sold into slavery by his jealous siblings . while in exile , his knack for interpreting dreams gains him favor with pharaoh , and leads to an unexpected reunion with the family who abandoned him . the musical is actually known as the very first webber - rice musical that was performed in public .\njohn and rice huddled on the lion king for disney to great success . they won an oscar for best original song for \u201ccan you feel the love tonight , \u201d and from their collaboration several other songs rose to success such as \u201ccircle of life\u201d and \u201chakuna matata . \u201d\nalso announced today as part of stx family : an untitled eddie murphy - voiced one about bo the bull , and ugly dolls with writer - director robert rodriguez on board .\nwhen gnomes start disappearing from the suburban gardens of england , gnomeo , juliet and friends enlist the help of sherlock gnomes , \u201cthe greatest ornamental detective , \u201d to track the culprit . unfortunately , sherlock is neither as brilliant nor as insightful as his human counterpart , and as the crimes against gnomanity continue , the threat to their world becomes bigger than they ever imagined .\n\u201caction detective stories need some gnomes to liven them up , i\u2019m sure arthur conan doyle would agree , \u201d said shaw . \u201cit will be a fun , broad family film building on the popular foundation of the first . we believe the wide appeal of our world and characters combined with strong musical elements create a terrific franchise opportunity . \u201d\nthe company employs managers who come from various facets of the music industry , bringing with them an array of experience at major record labels , radio , talent booking and business affairs .\nin 2014 elton john played an acclaimed concert in stoke park , the proceeds of which formed the elton john sports fund which is operated by the charity sportsaid . the fund provides grants to the next crop of promising sporting talent on an annual basis .\nupcoming productions include sherlock gnomes , the sequel to gnomeo & juliet , and rocketman , a musical biopic movie based upon elton john\u2019s life .\nthe business is focused on developing and bringing to the stage live theatre projects that are either driven by elton\u2019s existing musical catalogue or by new compositions from elton and chosen collaborators .\ncurrently , the company has several theatrical projects in development both in the us and the uk .\nyou will receive regular updates and all of the behind the scenes stories about elton john .\nplease try again later or check that you are not already subscribed to our newsletter .\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 .\nclicking photos with running train . . . bad idea : karmali ac superfast express : konkan railway\nseries follows a group of unpopular and socially inept geeks who run a spy network from inside their elementary school . they battle the hyena , a former junior beauty pageant contestant - turned - assassin , and an array of james bond - style villains , each with an evil plan more diabolical and more ridiculous than the last . three books have been released in the past two years by the abrams imprint amulet books , and the next one comes in the fall .\nwga west exec director david young got \u201csignificant bonus\u201d to earn $ 1 . 1 million last year\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nwe make better videos for better prices . larger production houses have lots of overhead costs and the client ends up paying for more than just the video services provided . we have low overhead and no unnecessary personnel . the guy who discusses your project with you will actually be the one shooting or editing it . nothing gets lost in translation because everyone involved with the video is on the same page every step of the way .\ndenzel washington , don cheadle and bruce greenwood in a scene from flight ( 2012 ) .\namy adams , justin timberlake and clint eastwood in trouble with the curve ( 2012 ) .\nthe thundering herd lifts head coach jack lengyel ( matthew mcconaughey ) on their shoulders in celebration in we are marshall ( 2006 ) .\nwelcome to georgia ' s official tourism website & dash ; a place for you to discover and plan your next georgia vacation . not sure where to start ? try our georgia explorer .\nmaps to the stars starring julianne moore , mia wasikowska , john cusack and robert pattinson , represents katz\u2019s fourth collaboration with celebrated director david cronenberg , following a dangerous method , starring keira knightley , viggo mortensen and michael fassbender , cosmopolis , starring robert pattinson , paul giamatti and juliette binoche , and spider , starring ralph fiennes .\nkatz holds degrees in law from the university of toronto and the universit\u00e9 de paris i ( panth\u00e9on - sorbonne ) , and has served as professor of law at the french - language universit\u00e9 de moncton and as special lecturer in intellectual property law at the university of toronto . katz is a member of the law society of upper canada , a director of the institute for canadian citizenship and chair of the academy of canadian cinema and television .\nkaren wookey is an industry veteran , having produced feature films and over five hundred hours of series television , both scripted and unscripted . as supervising producer at fireworks international , wookey was responsible for three action - adventure series , gene rodenberry\u2019s andromeda , ( 5 seasons ) , mutant x ( 4 seasons ) , and adventure inc . ( 2 seasons ) . in 2009 , in partnership with original productions , she produced the first dramatic movie for discovery channel , deadliest sea , based on the tragic true story of a fishing vessel , which disappeared in a storm on the bering sea .\nas a showrunner , wookey has created and produced a number of shows for television including crimes of passion , a doc series exploring intimate partner homicide , intervention canada , and vegas rat rods , for discovery channel and aetn .\nnikki yee graduated from ryerson university with an honors degree in radio and television arts where she worked on her first feature length script , 7 deadly virtues , a western grindhouse extravaganza which went on to place as a finalist in the script pipeline student screenwriting contest in 2014 . nikki yee has since gone on to work on several film and television productions in los angeles and toronto including after the dark , the art of the steal , and the golden globe nominated maps to the stars . she served as an associate producer on ice road truckers which will be airing its 11th season on history channel as well as on upcoming feature , the journey is the destination . in her spare time , nikki stays busy with performing standup comedy , playing ukulele , karaoke singing , and practicing krav maga .\nsubscribe to the all - new rolling stone ! everything you need to know from the authority on music , entertainment , politics and pop culture .\nsign up for our newsletter and go inside the world of music , culture and entertainment .\nbelieve it or not , wes anderson has been making movies for two decades now : the director who once defined youthful , oddball outsiderism is now a veteran , a giant\u2026an institution . but what\u2019s most remarkable about his career \u2014 consisting of seven features , and a healthy number of shorts and commercials \u2014 has been its staggering consistency . over these twenty years , anderson has been meticulously building his own very unique world , and as his new film the grand budapest hotel opens today , we decided to look over anderson\u2019s career and rank his major works . where do your favorites place ?\nit has many eloquent defenders , but , sorry : this is the one outright disaster in anderson & apos ; s body of work . somehow , the director & apos ; s highly - controlled aesthetic doesn & apos ; t quite survive the collision with location shooting , and the ironic tale of a trio of mourning brothers traveling the outer reaches of india is muddied \u2013 as if the director stepped out , saw the sun and breathed the air , and suddenly didn & apos ; t know what to do with himself . it has its moments , to be sure \u2013 the opening scene is wondrous \u2013 but the darjeeling limited is , ultimately , a messy dirge , an admirably personal work undone by clunky symbolism and tonal incongruity .\ndesigned primarily to be a tribute to italian cinema , this is one of the most visually striking of the director & apos ; s works . an italian village at twilight finds itself playing host to a stranded american formula one racecar driver , blesed with the oh - so - wes - andersonian name of jed cavalcanti ( jason schwartzman ) . as the outsider waits , he realizes that this where his people come from . mixing perfectly timed sight gags with a generosity that hearkens back to the glory days of fellini and pietro germi , it & apos ; s a slight work , but very generous and warm .\ni wonder if he remembers me .\nwhen a scene in which bill murray talks to a shark can make you cry , you know you & apos ; re in the hands of a master . the life aquatic is half a masterpiece : as a tale of a man whose highly controlled life is upended by the son he never knew he had , it & apos ; s an achingly sad meditation on mortality , manhood , and extinction . as a tale of adventure on the high seas ( kidnapping ! gunfights ! pirates ! ) , it & apos ; s a bit awkward , with the ping - ponging plot points never quite working up to the dizzying heights of comic suspense the film so clearly wants to achieve . still , its accomplishments seem greater and greater with each passing year \u2013 a movie about aging and irrelevance , made by a young man exploring the boundaries of his style .\nanderson\u2019s breakthrough feature \u2013 not to mention the movie that introduced most of us to jason schwartzman and to bill murray , serious actor \u2013 is a coming - of - age movie in reverse : a young man has to learn not to grow up too quickly . but rushmore does suffer a bit from the fact that it seems to focus at times on the wrong character : schwartzman is great and all , but the problems of max fischer , precociously busy grade f student , don\u2019t quite plumb our inner darkness the way herman blume\u2019s midlife crisis does . we\u2019re more interested in the vietnam vet , successful businessman , and divorced dad who\u2019s reached his limits with the world . the film established anderson\u2019s exacting style , but today , seen in the light of his later films , it feels downright neorealist . that\u2019s not such a bad thing . the best , however , was yet to come .\nof course wes anderson made an animated movie , and of course it was delightful . even the director & apos ; s detractors admit that this is one instance where his style perfectly matched his material \u2013 in this case , roald dahl & apos ; s beloved children & apos ; s story about the mischievous mr . fox and his battles with the farmers whose crops and coops he regularly raids . but utilizing stop - motion animation , anderson didn & apos ; t just make a kids & apos ; movie ; he made a wes anderson film , combining fable - like storytelling with demented wit and turning dahl & apos ; s curious little tale into a charming heist flick .\nfor a guy who never acts in his own films , wes anderson makes for a surprisingly relaxed presence in front of his own camera . filmed as part of american express & apos ; s program of hiring high - profile filmmakers to shoot credit card commercials , this is so meta it hurts . in a seemingly endless lateral tracking shot , anderson eats a sandwich and talks to the camera while also dealing with the many headaches and decisions that are part of a wes anderson movie set : stuffed tigers , impeccably burning cars , a crane dolly , a 357 magnum with a bayonet , a precocious young girl with a tennis racquet , jason schwartzman , and an ill - timed flock of birds . forget amex ; as far as building brand awareness goes , this is a triumph of brand wes anderson .\nprobably the best of anderson & apos ; s shorts \u2013 too bad it was paired with the darjeeling limited , the worst of his features \u2013 this lovely little concoction starring jason schwartzman and natalie portman is an elegant auto - critique , the tale of a hotelbound sad sack with an obsessive need for precision and an inability to say what he wants to the woman he clearly loves . are these characters tired of love , or hopelessly in love ? and what , ultimately , is the difference ? a mini - masterpiece of brevity and melancholy .\nafter the disappointment of darjeeling , some expected anderson to pull back on the andersonisms :\nleave the color - coded artificial worlds to animation , as you did with mr . fox , wes , and come deal with the messy world of real humans !\nbut in this , his first honest - to - god feature - length romance , anderson doubled down on the stylization , presenting one of his most vibrant and beautiful works to date . a lovers - on - the - run movie , with overt references to badlands , thieves like us , and pierrot le fou , as well as a tale of unapologetic childhood romance , it feels at times like a manifesto .\nrushmore might have been anderson\u2019s breakthrough feature , but as the years pass , the royal tenenbaums has come to seem more and more like his most enduring masterpiece . observe how anderson juggles the large amount of characters and the sheer amount of story he has to get through in this diffuse , intricate tale of a wounded family of grown - up wiz kids and their adorably opportunistic father ( gene hackman ) . for all the flamboyance of his cinematic style , anderson also has a minimalist streak as well : he likes the purity of an emotion expressed directly and simply . the sheer range of human drama here is astounding : it\u2019s a movie that grows up with us . we\u2019ll still be watching it when we\u2019re seventy .\nwe want to hear from you ! send us a tip using our anonymous form .\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 rolling stone , llc , a subsidiary of penske business media , llc . powered by urltoken vip\nmore than a century ago , a cameraman on waikiki beach captured something extraordinary\u2014and ordinary .\nsearching for surfing videos will lead you into some of the gnarliest , most awe - inspiring rabbit holes on the internet\u2014in part because there are so , so many of them out there .\nyou could spend days watching clips of surfers bumping across the monster wintertime waves at waimea bay , catching crisp lines at bells , dropping into bomb swells at jaws , and wiping out into the coral reef at teahupo\u02bbo . ( and then there\u2019s the endless footage of wave riding at secret and lesser - known breaks . )\nadvances in camera technology\u2014including waterproof lenses , gopros , and drones\u2014have made it easy ( and relatively affordable ) to capture high - quality footage of modern surfing . and the internet , with platforms like youtube , has made it possible for people to share their videos far and wide .\ndid edison really travel all the way to honolulu to capture the sport for a silent film more than a century ago ? well , not exactly .\n\u201cwe have no evidence edison ever visited hawaii , \u201d said leonard degraaf , an archivist at thomas edison national historical park . \u201cthere\u2019s tons of stuff about edison out there that\u2019s bogus . \u201d\nthe thing is , the surfing footage actually is legitimate\u2014only edison himself didn\u2019t capture it . it was the work of robert bonine , a legendary cameraman for a production company owned by edison . bonine traveled to hawaii in 1906 at the invitation of the territory\u2019s promotion committee , according to newspaper reports at the time . he stayed in the hawaiian islands for nearly three months and gathered a series of film actualities\u2014little documentary vignettes\u2014of various outdoor scenes . that included the surfers at waikiki and the first - known film of kilauea , the volcano on the big island , newspapers said .\nthis wasn\u2019t the first time an edison crew visited hawaii , however . degraaf directed me to charles musser\u2019s book , \u201cbefore the nickelodeon , \u201d which describes an edison camera operator stopping in honolulu en route back to the united states from japan in 1898 . one of the short films he made , titled \u201c kanakas diving for money , \u201d shows boys splashing in a harbor . ( kanaka means person in hawaiian . ) despite the film\u2019s brevity\u2014it\u2019s under a minute long\u2014it conveys a powerful metaphor about the cultural upheaval wrought by colonialism at the time it was shot : at one point , an outrigger canoe passes in front of a huge cargo ship in the background . \u201ci think this is the earliest record of an edison film crew in hawaii , \u201d degraaf told me .\nbonine\u2019s surfing footage is arguably the most \u201chistorically significant\u201d of early surf films , engle writes in his book , in part because of how surprisingly modern it appears : \u201cwith this rudimentary minute of film , bonine may be unwittingly illustrating a truth about the surf movie to come . when the subject is being filmed\u2014human beings standing on collapsing walls of water , after all ! \u2014is so inherently riveting , perhaps little other technique is needed . \u201d\nby that point , the tentative art of surfing filmography was nearly a decade old .\n\u201cpresumably the oldest surfing footage was shot in 1897 or 1898 by burton holmes , a professional travel writer and lecturer , \u201d desoto brown , a historian and archivist at the bishop museum in honolulu , told me in an email . \u201chowever\u2014and this is typical of old films\u2014the footage is not known to exist anymore , so nobody can see what was shot .\nthere are records of other lost surfing films . the path\u00e9 brothers , a pair of french filmmakers , gathered nearly two hours of footage for \u201csurfing , le sport national des illes hawaii , \u201d which has long since disappeared , according to engle\u2019s book . it\u2019s remarkable that bonine\u2019s footage survived\u2014it predated the first book about surfing , which is itself exceedingly rare\u2014but perhaps more astonishing that it\u2019s still so accessible today . the overwhelming majority of the movies made in the united states between 1912 and 1929\u2014some 70 percent of them\u2014are lost to history , the library of congress found in a 2014 study . the short clip is in the film collection of the library of congress . and you can watch it on youtube . but the film is accessible in the abstract , as well .\nin this era of livestreams and nearly - real - time surf cams , if you go online and tune into waikiki\u2019s gentlest surfbreaks \u2014queens or canoes , where bonine took his film\u2014you may well see the same thing bonine did : sky meeting ocean , a fresh set rolling in , and a human figure standing there on the water before diving into the froth of a distant wave .\nadrienne lafrance is the editor of theatlantic . com . she was previously a senior editor and staff writer at the atlantic .\nurltoken copyright ( c ) 2018 by the atlantic monthly group . all rights reserved .\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 ."]}
{"id": 53696, "summary": [{"text": "aristoc , located in belper in derbyshire , is a british marketer and manufacturer of hosiery , founded in 1924 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "the company makes most of its products in the amber valley in derbyshire . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "aristoc", "paragraphs": ["with more than 80 years of experience in creating luxurious tights , stockings and shapewear solutions , aristoc has firmly earnt its place as one of the most famous hosiery manufacturers in the uk . the brand is exceptionally popular here at brastop for its curve - enhancing ranges and luscious , silk - finished products . with aristoc , waistlines can be defined from a size xs to an xl !\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nfor full functionality to work on this website and get the best experience , please make sure javascript is enabled .\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 .\ntights tights tights registered office 3b coopies field , morpeth , ne61 6jt vat no . 984072889\nall bras & swimwear are in uk sizes . find your uk size below :\nour emails are filled with the latest discounts , special offers , new product and body positive news .\nby clicking sign up you are accepting our terms & conditions and privacy policy . you can unsubscribe at any time .\nwe use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience . if you continue , we assume that you consent to receive all cookies . learn more ok\nreturns must be made within 30 days of dispatch for uk orders and 45 days for international orders .\nrefunds are processed within 24 hours , via the original payment method . please allow up to 5 working days for the refund to appear in your account .\ngift cards can not be returned . this does not affect your statutory rights .\nplease note that any faulty item will only be accepted within 6 months from the date of purchase .\nduring busy periods it may take longer than usual for us to process your refunds and exchanges .\nall our bras & swimwear are listed in uk sizing . to convert your usual size to uk sizing please refer to the columns below .\nall our bras & swimwear are listed in uk sizing . to find your uk size , select the us bra size you normally wear :\nwhen you purchase unlimited delivery from urltoken your subscription is valid for a 12 month period from the date of purchase .\nyou must have a registered brastop customer account and be logged in to your account in order to use unlimited delivery .\nat present unlimited delivery is only available to customers residing in the united kingdom .\nthere is no limit on how many times you can use your unlimited delivery over the 12 month subscription period .\nat the end of your 12 month subscription period , the subscription will end and you will need to either renew your subscription or pay for delivery services you choose when checking out with us .\nyou can cancel your subscription within the first 30 days of ordering by contacting customer services . a full refund will given if you have not made any eligible purchases using unlimited delivery . once an eligible purchase has been made you can still cancel your subscription but we will be unable to refund you .\nyou cannot transfer or exchange the subscription to unlimited delivery for any other purpose , amount , gift , items , vouchers or other form of compensation .\nnext day delivery service and saturday delivery service are excluded from brastop unlimited delivery service .\nbrastop reserves the right to alter the delivery service valid in this promotion at any time . in this instance you will be offered the delivery service available at the time your order is placed .\nbrastop reserves the right to accept or refuse subscription and to change any terms and conditions at our discretion . we will notify you of any significant changes to our terms and conditions .\nwe may decide to terminate your brastop unlimited delivery account . in the unlikely event of this happening , you would be given a prorated refund based on the number of whole months remaining on your membership .\nwhilst we endeavour to ensure our stated delivery timescales are met wherever possible , there may be occasions where our delivery service providers are unable to do so by reason of circumstances beyond their control , including without limitation extreme weather conditions , adverse traffic conditions , failure of vehicles , inability to access your property . by purchasing this subscription , you agree that we will not be liable where delivery is not received on the date you expected where the delay was due to an event beyond reasonable control .\nyour path to this page . select a link to go back to a previous page\nwe use cookies on our websites . you are free to manage this via your browser setting at any time . to learn more about how we use the cookies , please see our cookies policy ."]}
{"id": 53703, "summary": [{"text": "cadoro , or cadoro jewels corporation , was a manhattan-based jewelry company founded in 1954 by steven brody and daniel stoenescu ( aka staneskieu ) , specialising in fashionable costume jewelry sold via department stores such as neiman marcus and saks fifth avenue .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the company closed in 1987 following brody 's retirement as president . ", "topic": 18}], "title": "cadoro", "paragraphs": ["company also made jewelry for kenneth j . lane , capri , r . mandle , tancer , kramer , & cadoro\ncadoro - - founded by actor steve brody & dan steneskieu , ny , ny - - 1945 - c . 1980 ' s\ncadoro - jewellery to the rich and famous , cadoro is very high quality jewellery and was founded by actor steve brody and dan staneskieu in 1945 . at the time their jewellery was very fashionable and custom designed . each piece was hand crafted using the materials brush gold tone and silver tone metals with some pieces consisting of rhinestones , glass crystals , seed pearls , coloured stones , apparently they chose only the highest quality resources . their signature mark is cadoro and cadoro with a copyright symbol . the company suffered the loss of dan staneskieu who died in the 1960 ' s and the company ceased trading in 1970 . their jewellery is now very collectable and rare to find .\ncadoro inc . ny was founded by actor steve brody and dan staneskieu in 1945 . the jewelry was custom designed , highly fashionable , hand crafted using brush - gold toned and silver toned metals , beautiful rhinestones and glass crystals from all over the world , seed pearls and stones from the ocean depths . the stones were prong set like a set of dog\u2019s teeth that firmly griped the stones . the jewelry made included 3 - dimensional fish , animals and russian inspired jewelry made in brushed goldtone metal . mark :\ncadoro\n, and\ncadoro with a copyright symbol\n1955 - 1980s . dan died in the 1960s and the company ceased operations in 1970 . cadoro jewelry is rare and hard to find .\nthe craftsman company , producing craft jewelry , was owned by gene and ron verri and was founded in 1949 . the company name was changed to sample art company and was known for color combinations and bold designs . they produced jewelry for kenneth j . lane , kramer , capri , tancer , and cadoro . the jewelry marked :\ncraft\nalso appeared on cards marked\ngemelll\n.\nfacad\u2019oro is a second generation family business with a grand tradition in the design , production and distribution of gold jewelry . its success is based on the quality of the product and the company\u2019s respect towards aesthetics . facad\u2019oro pioneered and invested in the value of gold jewelry at a time when the jewelry industry in greece was virtually inexistent . the company was created in 1976 by four brothers . they had been working as jewelry distributors for several years . it was their love , devotion and persistence that initiated the creation of their very own jewelry business , facad\u2019oro ( fabrica cadena d\u2019oro ) which in italian means factory of gold chains .\nthe products that are distributed in the greek and balkan markets are manufactured in greece . its innovation is due to the constant training of its craftsmen in italian as well as other european factories . being innovative themselves , the four founders manufactured the first greek chain made of gold , a product consumers associated the company with from the very first moment it was released . the extensive marketing campaigns and television advertisements form an important part of the company\u2019s history . the slogan \u2018gold brings us closer\u2019 , which facad\u2019oro used in all of its marketing campaigns during the 90s , is still engraved in people\u2019s memories and even inspired prominent television celebrities , who used it extensively .\ntoday , facad\u2019oro is managed by second generation founders , who remain loyal to the company\u2019s traditional values , seek excellence in quality and above all respect their consumers , employees and suppliers . moreover , they ensure that the company is equipped with the latest technology so as to achieve excellence in quality and design . simultaneously , the company has managed to upgrade its expertise and production line and adapt it to the most modern standards . facad\u2019oro continues to develop , creating jewelry of exclusive designs , inspired and created by greek as well as foreign designers .\nfacad\u2019oro\u2019s collections as well as its limited edition pieces of jewelry are available in exclusive boutiques as well as authorized stores throughout greece and abroad . its collections offer a wide range of products made of 14 or 18 carat gold as well as creations carved with precious or semi - precious stones .\nevery piece of jewelry is engraved with the company\u2019s stamp and accompanied by a written guarantee of authenticity and value .\nb . david har pennino ben amun william kerr kirks folly esther lewittes ciro aksel holmsen jakob bengel auguste bonaz van dell orb [ otto r . bade ] n . e . from graziella laffi freirich hus\u00e1r d\ncaroline gleik rosene judith leiber hess - appel [ jolle ] phyllis jacobs rebecca collins 11 w . 30th street ajc continental james arpad goldette bellini jay strongwater erickson beamon vera wang vera wang gale thomas l . mott , tlm star gret barkin kenneth begay pakula kultaseppa salovaara gucci marcin zaremski art smith rozen sten & laine david mandel [ the show must go on ] halbe sweet romance edlee mary demarco robert gardner st . labre robyn rush cony / victoria chico ' s d ' orlan , dorlan elsa freund mamselle de passille - sylvestre donald stannard\namazing adornments presents the history of american and european costume jewelry designers and manufacturers including american modernist jewelry . as we find out additional facts and gather additional hallmarks about the designer or manufacturer , we will add them . we will add additional designers as time permits and update these pages often . all hallmarks , maker ' s marks and gold or silver content marks on this page are from jewelry for sale or previously sold at our online store .\n1960s - 1970s . there is very little information about this company . it is believed that they were one of the companies that sold kits to the public . some of the jewelry is unsigned while others are signed . i think that fact leads to the speculation that the crafted by the public pieces might be the ones without the hallmark . i am not sure . this hallmark is relatively rare . if the piece is signed that is obviously a plus . the signed pieces are becoming quite collectable .\ncalifornia . founded by melvin bernie and veta nelson . began making costume jewelry in 1968 . still a family run company with a current website . jewelry is usually ornate with a victorian look . the back are almost as pretty as the front in most cases . it is possible to find unsigned pieces that were originally on cards or had a hang - tag .\nfounder ( s ) : carl anshen and saul zietlin - providence ri , usa 1905 as the a & z chain company . somewhere along the way this company became part of the hayward company . back to top\nfounder ( s ) : edgar roddheimer and theodore steinman 1935 - 1998 nyc as the accessocraft products co . both of these gentlemen worked as salespeople for monocraft , now known as monet ! theodore ' s son paul ran the company until it closed . several design firms such as anne klein contracted with the firm to produce their designs because of the reputation accessocraft had for quality workmanship . signature designs : wwii relief pins , opera glasses , magnifying glasses , buttons , buckles . their jewelry was bold and innovative . back to top\namerican jewelry chain company ~ late 1920s to late 1990s . cute figural pins some with stones . back to top\nfounder : isaac manevitz - born in egypt and has a showroom in nyc . his bold and trendy jewelry can be seen in fashion magazines and on several starlets . he has designed for ralph lauren and calvin klein . he has been designing jewelry for over 30 years . has current website . back to top\nhigh end jewelry is made of the best crystals set pave style . he also produced a line of evening handbags with luc benoit . he also designed a line of beaded pins for aids charities . back to top\nowner : arthur pepper - i have seen different dates for their production 1940s - 1960s and 1950s - 1980s - also known as mode art company , they produced medium to high priced costume jewelry under the name art mode jewelry creations , inc . figurals and especially fine victorian and art deco replicas were among some of their finest work . materials and techniques included : carved plastics , clustered rhinestones , enameling and beautiful filigree work . jewelry that resembles that of florenza . back to top\nanthony attruia - providence ri ~ known for fabulous christmas tree pins made with handset swarovski rhinestones and crystals .\njewelry marked austria or made in austria can be found at the high end and the lower end . most of the higher quality pieces incorporate the highest quality stones . jewelry has been imported from austria for decades . in the early 1900s the pieces were mostly made from crystals . two collector favorites are the fruit pieces and the forbidden fruit pieces .\nat the age of 28 , david h . mcconnell began a company named the california perfume company . the company ' s first color catalogue was produced in october of 1906 . by 1928 there were 25 , 000 reps selling the companies products . in 1939 the company changed it ' s name to avon products , inc . the first products offered were vanity sets , a toothbrush and talcum . in 1954 , avon began it ' s wildly successful\nad campaign . the company moved overseas for the first time . in 1971 , avon began to market\nthere is an ongoing discussion as to whether the certain hallmarks associated with this company are actually hallmarks belonging to avon of belleville .\nthought to be nina ricci for avon . have been told this could be avon of belleville and not nina ricci . i can ' t say at this point . 2 / 2010 update : the nr is most likely not for nina ricci .\nthis mark was found on kjl for avon earrings . the earrings are also in an avon box . newer [ 2000 ] hallmark\n1945 to early 1970s . this company is not associated with avon products , the\navon calling\ncompany . first , this company operated out of canada . it was founded by a abe mazer [ jomaz / mazer bros . ] . this jewelry is of higher quality than most avon pieces . back to top\n1945 - 1993 ? cincinnati ohio - b . david company was a small company that produced costume and fine jewelry . their output was limited . this company produced a famous crown pin that is a collectors favorite . follow the link above to visit the b david gallery to see the crown . signature designs : pretty , high quality rhinestone combinations , dainty jewelry . back to top\nannie venditti - former professional level figure skater . creative jewelry that sold in better department stores . 1980s - 1990s . highly collectable . various styles included art nouveau , deco and victorian . metal elements often vintage . crystals and rhinestones were top quality . back to top\nfounders : alvin rice , robert rice and louis mark - 1946 - 1957 , providence ri - this was not jewelry produced by mcclelland barclay which is very expensive and will have the full signature as a hallmark . barclay first used a hallmark in 1948 . signature designs : rhinestones in colors [ very often blue ] set in gold tone metal . back to top\nfounder ( s ) : dorothy and her husband robert bauer . berkeley , ca , usa ~ 1982 ~ present . has current website . known for cute as can be sculptural jewelry made from high end colored and clear faceted crystals . her father owned a jewelry store and although she wanted to become a sculptor , she opened her first jewelry shop in 1981 . prior to this she sold hand blown glass jewelry . her pieces are all mostly hand constructed . back to top\nfounded by detroit natives karen erickson and vicki beamon in the early 1980s . moved to new york in 1982 . began designing jewelry after needing jewelry for a fashion show . their jewelry is made from the best crystals and natural gemstones . the also work in gold and in 2003 they introduced a diamond collection . they have created for some of the best designers in the business including dior , chanel and givenchy . many celebrates wear their pieces including jennifer lopez , alisha keys , angelina jolie , madonna , beyonce , paris hilton , rihanna and michelle obama to name a few . best known for their hand beaded necklaces . their jewelry sells at better department stores including saks fifth avenue . they did a very limited run for target from february 2009 to june 2009 . back to top\non the other . private line - not for target erickson beamon line is signed erickson beamon on one side with a plain second side of the hang - tag .\n1946 - 1983 nat sugarman rhode island ~ this company is well known for holiday jewelry . they created it for other companies including walt disney , as well as themselves . during the 1960s the company was sold to the manager , leonard mandell . mr . mandell sold it to another company in 1975 . the bj mark was first used at that time . the company closed in 1983 . back to top\n1950s - 1970s ? - this is a little sketchy . i have read that the name beau jewels was used by bowman foster . this mark should not be confused with pieces marked beau sterling / beaucraft . beau jewels only signed the earrings when they were part of a set . signature designs : pretty color combinations , large brooches , filigree and rivet construction . back to top\n1944 - ? providence ri . as of 2004 they were still in business . i goggled their web site and their domain is not registered any longer . i believe they are not in business at this time and i have read that they sold their molds ! trademark - beau - producers of sterling silver jewelry . signature designs : quality sterling jewelry . back to top\nnative american / original people / indian : navajo silversmith . world renowned and has been called the father of modern navajo jewelry . he worked independently and also worked for white hogan during the 1950s . he also taught silversmithing at a university in arizona and he taught his own son harvey the art . kenneth begay ' s jewelry is known for clean lines . back to top\nused by the formart jewelry company , new york since 1988 . they also do business as bellini creations . back to top\n1981 - new york ~ has current website showing very elaborate picture frames and objects for the home . focused on jewelry until the early 2000s . the older jewelry was not marked . some can be found with paper stickers as labels . back to top\nfounder ( s ) : herbert & pohs , inc . , new york city . in operation from 1946 to 1979 - the company had a providence r . i . office . their medium to high quality costume jewelry sold at stores such as lord & taylor . signature designs : known for their\nreal\nlooking costume jewelry . medium to high quality costume jewelry . back to top\nbernard shapiro and lester joy ~ early 1960s - 1996 - the trademark les bernard is a combination of the founders names . bernard shapiro is the son of another well known costume jewelry maker , harold shapiro founder of\n. their pieces were innovative , utilizing techniques not seen before in costume jewelry . les bernard made jewelry for others .\n: quality pieces using techniques not tried before such as the setting of flat backed marcasites and rhinestones in the same item . combining different shapes and stones . sterling . the use of fabric , crystal and enamel .\nfounder ( s ) : chicago il , usa ~ 1930s - 1950s - as you can see by the above dates , the company was not in business for long . a showroom was opened in chicago in the early 1940s on the second floor of the merchandise mart according to an ad shown in the book a tribute to america by carla and roberto brunialti . at least one piece of block jewelry was designed by sandor goldberger . signature designs / techniques : quality pieces made with top of the line rhinestones . enamel pieces , plastic . back to top\nfounder ( s ) : henry and yvette bogoff founded the spear novelty company , chicago , il in the 1920s . they produced buttons and other items . jewels by bogoff began in 1946 to the 1960s - together henry and yvette ran a successful jewelry company that was able to compete with other premier jewelry companies of the day . after henry died the company was moved to new york . copyright symbols do not appear on bogoff jewelry . signature designs : distinctive chain , rhodium finished metal , silver tone metal , small rhinestones , pave set stones , leaf designs . back to top\nmarcel boucher got his training from the best ! he trained with cartier while living in his birthplace of france . he then went to work for mazer brothers before deciding to open his own company . marcel married his assistant sandra semensohn . sandra designed watches for marcel boucher . she continued to run the company after his death in 1965 . she also designed jewelry and was issued several patents . eventually the company became a subsidiary of dovorn industry a watch maker .\ndesign numbers accompanied the hallmarks on most boucher costume jewelry . these numbers while helpful in trying to identify a date for your boucher piece , they are not etched in stone .\nsome boucher hallmarks include : mb , marcel boucher , marboux , boucher , parisina [ used for sterling made in mexico ] and earrite . mb is one of the earliest marks . usually this mark was accompanied by the phrygian cap . this mark is taken from the helmet worn by the french during the revolution . there is some diverging opinions on when this mark was used . i have seen the following dates . 1944 - 1949 and 1937 - 1949 .\nanother mark is\nsterling\naccompanying the mb mark . the dates for this mark that i have seen are 1942 - 1944 . signature designs : quality rhinestones , 3d birds that appear to be flying !\nfounder ( s ) : 1960s - 1970s - very little is known about this company . i love a good mystery so i will keep trying to find out what i can and post it here . it is thought that this costume jewelry was made during the 1960s and the 1970s . the pin below is an good example of some of the pieces i have seen . signature designs : christmas tree pins , gold tone metal , and wire work . back to top\nfounder ( s ) : benny [ b ] steinberg , hy slovitt [ s ] and kaslo [ k ] - new york city - 1948 to the early 1980s - bsk manufactured mid - quality costume jewelry that was sold in department stores . their jewelry is easy to find on the market . there is limited information about this company . signature designs : interesting gold - tone and gold plated designs . average quality jewelry with enameling and rhinestones . nice color combinations . produced a line of enamel and rhinestone jewelry called\nmy fair lady\n. back to top\nsan francisco - born in southern california in 1945 and passed away in 2007 . known for colorful enamel jewelry and lovely paintings . some of her designs were stamped with the name of the piece . when she began making jewelry out of necessity , she was her own model . she would also give them away . soon they caught on and now they are highly collectable . back to top\nfounder ( s ) : it was widely believed that ray calish founded this company . ray calish is actually rachel c . calish according to ann pitman in her book\nthe company was founded in the 1920s . operations seemed to have ceased sometime during the 1960s . there was also the thought that the company was french with divisions in the united states . ms . calish was born in san francisco and the company was founded in new york . she did travel to europe on a regular basis . ann pitman also mentions that ms . calish had a partner named stella aronson . the jewelry is rare , high quality and commands high prices when found\nfounder ( s ) : providence ri , usa 1936 or 1937 - the 1980s - this company made sterling silver , gold over sterling and gold filled jewelry . they also manufactured 14k gold chains at some point . most of the jewelry manufactured was dainty , but well made and of innovative design . rhinestones were used in some of the designs . there is a great article on carl - art in the publication vintage fashion and costume jewelry , vol . 15 , no3 , 2005 . this article was written by cheri van hoover who is also a fellow member of the jewel collect forum . signature designs : sterling , gold over sterling retro looks , dainty . back to top\nfounder ( s ) : hattie carnegie 1919 - 1970s - hattie carnegie was another fashion designer that made their way in the costume jewelry business . born in vienna in 1886 , she came to the united states with her parents when she was a child . in 1918 she opened her fashion house in new york city . it was called hattie carnegie , inc . like schiaparelli , chanel and others she began to market jewelry she thought would look good with the outfits she designed . her costume jewelry was a favorite amongst the actresses and socialites of the day . it was sold in some of the department stores . carnegie jewelry was / is expensive and very well made . signature designs : oriental figurals , animals , rhinestone jewelry , and costume jewelry with greek inspired motifs . back to top\nfounder ( s ) : clifford burst and joseph bobley in new york city . 1918 - 1977 - the first use of the castlecliff mark was in 1941 . they also used sterling castlecliff and , castlemark and cassandra as hallmarks . their jewelry was well made and sold in better department stores . in the 70s castlecliff became part of carnegie industries co . in the 80s the company became part of lucien piccard industries . signature designs : intricate designs reflective of history . gothic , art deco and renaissance in styling . back to top\nfounded in the 1960s - california . used expensive stones and many pieces had usual designs .\nalice caviness began manufacturing jewelry to compliment her fashion designs , much like chanel and schiaparelli . she had a abundance of flair , garnering attention for her impeccable style of dress . her jewelry reflects her sense of taste . it was sold only in the finest stores . her company was based in long island , ny . alice caviness designed most of her costume jewelry and was also involved in production and sales . her company also produced sterling silver jewelry . she also employed two designers , lois steever and camille petronzio . they were both young when they joined . lois went on to run the company after alice caviness died in 1983 . camille petronzio went on to work at miriam haskell .\nfounder ( s ) : unclear ownership . new york city , ny , usa . possible dates of operation are 1950s - 1970s - another costume jewelry company where the information available is sparse . it is widely believed that celebrity costume jewelry was sold through house parties much like sarah coventry jewelry . it is possible to see unmarked pieces as some where marked only with a paper hang - tag and if a set , only one piece would be marked . signature designs / techniques : silver and gold - tone jewelry , some rhinestone jewelry , mixed quality range . back to top\nfounder ( s ) : charel jewelry co . , inc . , brooklyn ny , usa , around 1945 - it is not known when this company ceased operations . the jewelry is relatively rare and of medium quality . signature designs / techniques : colored plastics including thermoplastic jewelry , art moderne influences . back to top\na boutique / clothier that has been in business for about 25 years . at first they sold mexican folk art in florida . they now have stores all over and a web presence . they sell clothing with exotic and colorful prints , accessories , and wrinkle free travel clothing .\ncontemporary . handcrafted pieces from mostly swarovski crystals . has current website . her pieces are celebrity favorites . some of her pieces can also be found on hsn .\nowner and designer : founded by emanuel ciner in 1892 - the company began making costume jewelry in 1931 . it originally produced fine jewelry . their jewelry has the look of real jewelry . ciner costume jewelry is often referred to as the\ntiffany\nof costume jewelry . ciner costume jewelry is worn and loved by many including the rich and famous . still in business . materials and techniques included : real looking faux pearls from japan , high quality material including rhinestones . seed turquoise beads set mostly in gold tone metal . back to top\nfounder ( s ) : guglielmo cini , boston , ma , usa 1922 - guglielmo cini was originally from florence , italy . he immigrated to the united states in 1922 . cini brought with him his talent for crafting jewelry . his early work was crafted in sterling silver and he also created gold plated jewelry . during the 1950s rhinestones began to appear in his work . some of his clientele were movie stars and his reputation grew as one of the finest master jewelers . the company moved to laguna beach , ca in 1957 , cini died in 1979 , however his wife an an apprentice named felipe mendoza continued the business . i have read that between 1970 and 1993 the company stopped producing jewelry and then started up again in 1993 . cini jewelry is not always signed , however once you become familiar with his style it is easy to recognize the pieces . signature designs / techniques : sterling silver and gold - plated jewelry . handmade jewelry . reproductions of antique pieces , classical look jewelry , repouss\u00e9 , filigree and 3 - d jewelry . back to top\nfounder ( s ) : possibly the premier jewelry co . , inc . , new york city , ny , usa - claudette is thought to be the trademark of the premier jewelry company and it was first used in 1945 . it is not clear when this company ceased operations . costume jewelry with the claudette mark is rare . the rhinestone jewelry is usually well made . this company also produced plastic jewelry . the plastic jewelry is more available in the marketplace . some of this jewelry is marked with a paper hang tag . signature designs / techniques : high quality rhinestone jewelry , thermo - plastic jewelry . interesting shapes and colors . back to top\noriginally from texas , she began designing one - of - a - kind jewelry in the mid - 1970s . she uses unique material that she travels all over the world to find . she retired in 2009 . her jewelry sold at nieman marcus . she has a current website .\nthe history of coro is as long as it is compelling . there really isn ' t any way to do this company justice on a single page . this brief version should be just enough to give the reader a flavor of the very influential company .\nthe company was founded in new york city in 1901 by cohn as the e . cohn & company . think back to the times , early turn of the century , and the jewelry styles that were popular , the\nperiod . american jewelry was still highly influenced by european styles . the department stores in new york certainly were not paying very much attention to what we now call\n. cohn had a business background . he noticed the limited space costume jewelry garnered at the stores . in 1903 he teamed up with rosenberger , who had knowledge of jewelry , to create the cohn and rosenberger company to fill the void .\nthe new company produced findings for several items including sautoirs and collar pins . in 1911 the original owner , emanuel cohn dies and rosenberger takes over full control . steady growth continued under his guidance . a factory was opened in new york and the line of items produced expanded .\nsoon due to increasing demand coro opened factories in providence , r . i . and later in canada . the building and factory in new york was retained . the decision to build the huge factory in providence was a bit risky since all of this occurred during 1929 , not the ideal economic times . the decision proved to be a wise one .\nthe name coro was officially used for the first time in 1943 . coro became known as the unofficial jewelry college in providence . students arrived from all over the world to be taught the jewelry business . there was no tuition and the students even received a small paycheck . this was another brilliant move as many of these\nstudents\nwent on to work at coro . the company went on to become the largest costume jewelry manufacturer in the world .\nin 1924 adolph katz joined the company . there is some gray area regarding how much he designed , if at all . we have all seen the patents with his name all over them . katz in his position acted as a representative for coro . it is thought that his name appears on the patents in this capacity . certainly katz was a visionary and his position he had a significant impact on the selection of upcoming lines . his selections and / or designs defined coro . coro helped to define costume jewelry in the usa .\ngene verrecchia was the head designer and responsible for such designs as the very popular\ncoro duettes\n. the company used many trade / hallmarks . of note are francois , corocraft and vendome , all were coro ' s top of the line output . coro craft was introduced in 1937 and vendome in 1944 . coro jewelry could be found at many price points . the coro mexico line was produced at a taller owned by hector aquilar during the years 1943 to 1950 .\nthe company was purchased by the richton international corporation in 1957 and closed its doors in 1979 .\n, floral and foliate as well as patriotic motifs . materials used were diverse . rhinestones , seed pearls , sterling silver , lucite and so much more !\nfrancois hallmark was first used in the late 1930s . this was coro ' s first high - end line .\nlso known as gem - craft . his son ron also ran the company at one point .\nprovidence ri , usa - trademark\ndce\n- makers of gold filled and sterling jewelry .\noriginally from france she become well known as a american milliner . she came to america in the early 1920s . she was also a fashion designer and also made ladies accessories . back to top\nfounder ( s ) : maurice j . dalsheim , new york city , ny , usa ~ late 1930s - 1978 ? - founded as the dalsheim accessories company . the company produced costume jewelry , however it is very rare . most of the pieces were unsigned and marked only by a hangtag . dalsheim costume jewelry was made with a variety of materials mostly seed pearls , plastic beads and glass . due to the amount of unsigned dalsheim costume jewelry and the great difficulty in attributing , this jewelry is not extensively collected . i have seen varying dates for the companies closure . techniques : seed pearl necklaces , some rhinestones , glass and plastic . in 1951 there was an advertisement in vogue for one of their\nbone\nnecklaces . back to top\nfounders / owners : victor primavera ~ 1930s to present . providence ri - danecraft was first called felch & company . the\nfelch\nin the name being james felch who some have said co - founded the company with victor primavera sr . in 1945 victor changed the name of the company to danecraft after buying out james felch . victor ' s son victor primavera iii came on board as did his daughter gail . the company is still a family run business . danecraft promoted their jewelry to better department stores . have current website and their jewelry is being sold at many department stores . materials and techniques included : sterling silver , vermeil . jewelry that looks scandinavian in design . neat figurals . back to top\nfounder ( s ) : sol finkelstein as the deja costume jewelry company , new york , ny , usa ~ 1939 - 1953 - this company had an interesting history as far as the name was concerned . shortly after opening a company called du jay , inc . , accused deja of infringement on their name copyright forcing sol to change the name of his company to reja . the company produced high quality costume jewelry that is considered highly collectable . signature designs / techniques : creative designs , mask pins , florals and figural pins . pot metal pieces with high quality rhinestones . back to top\nfounded in 1850 as j . r . wood & sons . jewelry with this hallmark is rare . the company is still in business producing class rings and the like as artcarved , inc . they no longer produce costume jewelry . back to top\nfounder ( s ) oscar aristides renta fiallo - oscar was born in the dominican republic . he acquired his us citizenship in the 1970s . at around the age of 18 , he went to spain to study painting and while there began to concentrate on fashion , we are the beneficiaries of this choice ! mr . de la renta has designed exquisite clothing for several first ladies as well as hollywood luminaries . his high - fashion lines can be found in many upscale department stores . he has designed for dior and elizabeth arden . in 1965 , he began his own ready - to - wear clothing line . back to top\nfounder ( s ) : william de lillo and robert clark new york , ny usa ~ 1967 - unknown - this company founded as the house of william de lillo , ltd . , was only in business for a brief period of time therefore the costume jewelry produced is rare in today ' s market . william de lillo was an immigrant from belgium . robert clark worked at miriam haskell and was her chief designer during the 1960s . clark had previously worked at harry winston and tiffany ' s . known for innovative and very high quality jewelry made from the best materials including swarovski rhinestones . at some point a line of men ' s jewelry and accessories was designed and manufactured . back to top\nfounder ( s ) : william delizza and harold elster ~ 1947 new york - william ' s son ' s frank and anthony joined the company soon after it ' s inception . in the 1960s the company began to produce the costume jewelry that so many have come to know and love - juliana . these early pieces with colorful rhinestones were not marked in any way at first . during the early years the company also produced buckles and buttons and clear rhinestone jewelry . in 1967 juliana originals was created and the paper hang - tag made its appearance . the hang tag said\njuliana original\n. not all juliana jewelry had a hang - tag . the jewelry had a limited run . but , oh what a run ! juliana is only one of the lines produced by this company . the company also produced costume jewelry that had other hang - tags attached . these read ,\ntara\nand\ngloria\n. i believe these were for others rather than their own lines .\nmany jewelry companies had their jewelry produced by d & e including but not limited to the following : weiss , alice caviness , ciro , coro , kramer , kenneth lane , talbot ' s , victoria ' s secret , parklane , karu , hattie carnegie and yves st . laurent . some jewelry produced by this company for others was also unsigned . this is important because , your unsigned piece could be a d & e ! frank delizza is currently producing copies of some of the old jewelry designs .\nupdate - april 27 , 2007 : the book has been released and it is a great read ! i highly recommend this book for a peek into the inside of this costume jewelry company .\nby ann pitman - several pieces of our d & e appear in this book . check out our\nsignature designs : clear rhinestone jewelry in the beginning . large and colorful rhinestones . navettes were used a lot , especially the thin ones . art glass and other unusual stones . kite shaped stones , intense color , five link bracelets and necklaces . layered designs , and a term coined by a member of the discovering juliana jewelry group ,\npuddling\n. this refers to the extra plating that would mound up together between some of the joints on the reverse of a piece of jewelry . back to top\nan example of\npuddling\n. click the image for the bigger view .\nmaryland . makers of handmade , old world style and whimsical jewelry and accessories . semi - precious stones as well as swarovski crystals are used . has been in business for about twenty years . back to top\nfounder [ s ] / owner [ s ] : robert demario 1945 - 1960s ~ new york city - robert demario worked for many of the new york jewelry companies of his day before striking out on his own . he did not work for miriam haskell , however , some demario jewelry has a haskell like look . it seems that along with eugene and stanley hagler , information about their work at haskell is false . demario had very high standards and it showed in his pieces . it seems he might have created some pieces for hagler . it is also known that a collaboration between the two during the 1960s never happened . his jewelry became recognized for it ' s superior craftsmanship and the boldness of his designs . demario vintage jewelry is highly collectable and commands very high prices . materials and techniques included : similar design and techniques as miriam haskell . layered and sewn beading , filigree backings , seed pearls and leaves that were intertwined . very detailed clasps . back to top\nthis mark was used by j . j . denberg of new york , ny , usa during the 1950s . date of closure is not known . i have seen mid 1950s and 1960 . all of the pieces i have seen were well made .\nfounder ( s ) : jerry de nicola 1957 - early 1970s ~ new york city , ny usa - jerry denicola produced jewelry of high quality meant to rival the real thing . as a matter of fact , one of the early costume jewelry lines was called\nthe real thing\n. now if that did not state the companies intentions nothing would have ! another line was called\nyoung america\n. this mark was first used in 1964 . during the 1970s , the company became a part of capri jewelry and the denicola hallmark was not used . signature designs / techniques : bold , large and colorful jewelry that looks close to\nreal\n. figurals and astrological jewelry as well as christmas jewelry . according to several costume jewelry books , this jewelry is highly collectable with prices to reflect the demand and not so plentiful supply . back to top\nfounder ( s ) : ralph derosa , 1935 - 1970 ~ new york , ny , usa - derosa costume jewelry is exceptional in quality and design . the jewelry was often unmarked or marked only with paper hang tags . derosa signed jewelry is therefore rare and will command high prices . when a piece of derosa costume jewelry is signed , the mark could be difficult to read due to age and wear . this company was a family run operation . when ralph derosa died in the early 1940s , his wife and his daughters continued to run the company . derosa manufactured jewelry for many companies including elsa schiaparelli . signature designs / techniques : heavy floral brooches with rhinestones and or enameling . combinations of simulated pearls and rhinestones . unusual designs and choice of stones . sterling vermeil . back to top\nwachenheimer brothers inc . in 1907 ~ providence ri , usa - this company is well known for their sterling and rhinestone bracelets , especially the buckle type . these bracelets are highly sought after and not easy to find ! ceased operations in the early part of the 1930s .\nfounded as : jewel creations , newark , new jersey , usa ~ 1952 - 1997 - jewelry by this company , especially the christmas jewelry was sometimes produced using kits that sold to aspiring jewelry crafters . the costume jewelry actually manufactured by the company is usually of high quality and is not abundant . sometimes the hallmark on this costume jewelry cannot be easily read . signature designs / techniques : glued in rhinestones of higher quality . cute figurals . multicolored stones and cabochons . back to top\nfounder ( s ) : dominique ? - present [ contemporary designer ] - dominique has been designing jewelry for many years , however just began signing his jewelry in 1991 . his work has been copied and i suppose that is a form of flattery . nothing can compare to the real thing ! dominique designed jewelry for weiss and eisenberg . he is not producing that much jewelry these days and his jewelry is beginning to become highly sought out . signature designs : high quality rhinestones , staggering beauty , runway jewelry . back to top\njacques leff and jules hirsch 1934 - early 1970s - produced fine jewelry at first . this is the company that forced\nhigh quality rhinestone and enamel jewelry , some glass and faux pearls . the company also used solid gold and sterling . hard to find jewelry . jewelry that is sometimes confused with\nfound on contemporary looking pin with inlay . could be duri jewelry of n . j .\nfounders : stephen dweck ~ new york city - stephen dweck is a much respected contemporary jewelry designer . he studied sculpture and painting in new york city . he launched his first line in 1981 at bergdorf goodman and it was all uphill from there . he was soon designing jewelry for high profile fashion designers such as oscar de la renta , escada and donna karan . his unique costume jewelry also made it into fashion magazines and is on permanent display at the metropolitan museum of art in new york . i have found stephen dweck sterling and diamond jewelry selling on qvc . signature designs : natural stones , gold and sterling jewelry . jewelry that incorporates nature and art . men ' s jewelry , belts and china . back to top\nanother mark on some of his one of a kind designs is a beetle .\nmark creates hand - made organic jewelry for both men and women . he has been mentioned as the new \u201cdesigner to the stars\u201d . courtney cox and vanessa williams amongst others love his jewels . recently introduced a line of \u201cgreen\u201d jewelry called \u201cecovintage\u201d .\nseveral ladies from the view television program have worn pieces from the ecovintage line on air . see the promotional ad from mark edge below .\njewelry designer mark edge is offering a new eco - friendly jewelry line titled , \u201cecovintage . \u201d\nthese one - of - a - kind pieces are deceptive in their simplicity and use reclaimed metals and woods , old stock chains and fittings , and vintage crystals .\nthe line for both men and women , consists of necklaces , earrings , and bracelets and \u201cuses environmental conscious materials , pushing them beyond their conventional uses for a collection that speaks to the sustainable , \u2018less is more , \u2019 fashion of today\u201d , said a company spokesperson .\nduring the recent eco - renovation of his turn - of - the - century atlanta home , edge found himself inspired by the tarnished brass and dark stained trim used in the home\u2019s original detailing . for edge , reinventing these elements became the foundation of ecovintage .\njust as his house went from old to new , he gives old charms , pendants , and crystals an updated look by pairing them with silver and gold metals .\n\u201cvintage jewelry lines have the potential to look old and worn out , but i melded the old and new to create a fresh look , \u201d says edge .\n\u201ci designed my home to last for the next 100 years and have done the same with the ecovintage collection . both are timeless and elegant . more and more people are walking the talk when it comes to saving the planet and ecovintage lets them do that in style . \u201d\n. the pieces i have seen are consistent with 1950s looks and materials . there is no further information about this company . the jewelry is rare , very well made and most incorporates high end specialty stones . from this , you can guess it is expensive if you can find it !\ne . [ block print mark ] - - c . 1942 - 1945 ( may have been used later than 1945 if space for mark was limited ) . used again during the 1970s on the enamel\nartist series\npieces .\neisenberg [ in block letters ] without \u00a9 - - used from c . 1945 - 1958\nno mark - - during the 1958 - 1970 period the jewelry was sometimes not marked .\neisenberg ice [ block letters ] with \u00a9 - - used from 1970 to the present .\nrobert levy founded the fashioncraft jewelry company , inc . , in new york , ny usa in 1942 . the name was changed to original by robert . in the 1980s came another name change to ellen designs after the then president ellen wagman .\nfounders : elliot handler and zachary zemby , california around 1941 . novelty jewelry made with a variety of materials including ; lucite , felt , wood , fur and more . elliot handler and others later went on to found the toy company mattel . the novelty pieces , mostly people although there are animals , were very popular during wwii . popularity waned after the war . they are currently popular with collectors . as far as i know , they are all unsigned . some were patented . back to top\nfounder ( s ) : charles h . stuart as emmons jewelers , inc . ~ 1949 - 1981 - like sarah coventry , this jewelry was sold at home parties . these parties had become very popular beginning in the 1950s . acting as a distributor , emmons soon become one of the major players in the costume jewelry industry . because emmons jewelry was designed and made by others , looks and quality will vary . back to top\nfounder ( s ) : evans case company - north attleboro , ma , usa ~ 1920s - this company not only produced costume jewelry but also produced accessories such as cigarette cases , compacts and lighters . their guilloche enameled compacts and cases are some of the most beautiful on the market . their early costume jewelry was often enameled and some was done in pastels . signature designs / techniques : enameling , pastels colors , gold plated metal and jewelry with a czech look . back to top\nsan francisco , ca ~ 1980s . founded by former designers for parrot pearls . laurie croft is the artistic director liz corden runs the day to day while jerry rush overseas the design . bold ceramic jewelry in witty designs and bright colors . back to top\nfounded as the forstner chain corp . in new jersey during the 1920s . makers of sterling silver pieces . they used several makers marks . closed during the 1980s . back to top\n[ i have also seen the date 1920 as the start - up date ] . the company seems to have closed in 1990 . this company could have been placed in either the american or european section as it had businesses in both the united states and in france . the original name of this firm was maison david and they manufactured accessories only until"]}
{"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 . 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( 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 ."]}
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", "topic": 20}], "title": "lake athabasca", "paragraphs": ["2 select lakes monitored for fish tissue ( gregoire lake , lake , claire , christina lake , winefred lake , namur lake , gardiner lake , big island lake , jackson lake , keith lake , net lake , brutus lake ) .\ncity / town : all cities banff calgary canmore crowsnest pass edmonton fort mcmurray heinsburg high river jasper lake louise medicine hat okotoks pincher creek body of water : all locations andrew lake athabasca river baptiste lake barrow lake bistcho lake bow lake bow river ( banff ) burstall lake calling lake carbondale river castle river charles lake chestermere lake chickakoo lake christina lake colin lake cornwall lake crowsnest river elk river fawcett lake gipsy lake graham lake grist lake halfmoon lake hanmore lake highwood river island lake kimowin ( hook ) lake lac la nonne lac ste . anne lake athabasca lake minnewanka lesser slave lake livingstone river long island lake loutit lake maligne lake maligne river mclelland lake medicine lake muir lake namur lake north buck lake north saskatchewan river north wabasca lake oldman river oldman river orloff lake peerless lake pigeon lake potts lake ram river red deer river rock island lake ryan lake sheep river shunda lake south saskatchewan river st . mary river star lake strubel lake swan creek talbot lake wabamun lake wabasca river waterton river winefred lake wylie lake type of fishing : all types fly fishing fly casting ( instruction ) drift boat walk & wade boat charter remote ( fly in ) fishing fishing lodge ice fishing ( ? ) fish you ' re after : all fish brook trout brown trout bull trout cutthroat trout golden trout lake trout rainbow trout tiger trout arctic grayling burbot goldeye lake whitefish lake sturgeon mountain whitefish northern pike walleye sauger yellow perch\nalong with other lakes such as the great bear lake and great slave lake , lake athabasca is a remnant of the vast glacial lake mcconnell .\nlakers unlimited \u2022 lake athabasca , saskatchewan , canada \u2022 306 . 864 . 8087\ndelegation from calling lake at the new bridge opening , 1952 . athabasca archives , 00349 .\ndelta of the athabasca and peace rivers , near the western shore of lake athabasca , in wood buffalo national park , alberta , can .\nmention is made that patrols were made throughout the district , the longest being to sturgeon lake , the lower ends of lesser slave lake , and whitefish lake .\nlook no further for canada ' s best fresh water fishing . the largest lake trout ever recorded came out of lake athabasca , saskatchewan . for anyone wanting to fish northern canada for trophy lake trout and northern pike - there is no question that lakers unlimited on lake athabasca , saskatchewan is the number one destination .\nlake athabasca has had a commercial fishery since 1926 , with a catch composed of primarily lake trout , northern pike and walleye . other fish species documented in the lake include : lake whitefish , artic grayling , yellow perch , burbot , white sucker and longnose sucker .\njames marsh . 2006 . lake athabasca . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .\na landsat mosaic image of lake athabasca ( in the top right corner ) and the region to the south .\nlake athabasca is drained by rivi\u00e8re des rochers and its distributary , revillon coup\u00e9 , which carry most of the outflow . smaller volumes flow from the lake through chenal des quatre fourches (\nmarsh , james h . . 2006 . lake athabasca . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .\nathabasca , lake .\nthe columbia encyclopedia , 6th ed . . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\ncurtis cj , et al . palaeolimnological assessment of lake acidification and environmental change in the athabasca oil sands region , alberta .\nthe original trail from edmonton to athabasca is being recreated and can be travelled from athabasca to perryvale in our region .\njames marsh , r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2006 ) . lake athabasca . retrieved july 9 , 2018 , from urltoken\nthe lesser slave river . the lesser slave river flows into and out of lesser slave lake before its confluence with the athabasca river 61 km to the east . the lesser slave lake is the second largest lake in alberta and an important waterfowl breeding and migration area .\nwith an area of approximately 7 , 770 km 2 \u2014larger than all of metropolitan toronto\u2014lake athabasca is the fourth largest lake entirely within canada and the third largest lake in the mackenzie river basin . approximately 30 % of lake athabasca lies within alberta , while the remainder is in saskatchewan ( prepas and mitchell 1990 ) . while the lake has an average and maximum depth of 20 m and 124 m , respectively , the alberta side of the lake is considerably shallower , with a maximum depth of 16 m ( prepas and mitchell 1990 ) . the maximum length of lake athabasca ( from east to west ) is 283 km , while the maximum width is 50 km .\njames marsh .\nlake athabasca\nin the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985\u2013 . article published february 6 , 2006 . urltoken\ntwenty - six other first nations groups in the athabasca , cold lake and peace river regions have reported being affected by oilsands development .\nthe mcleod river , the first major tributary of the athabasca . the mcleod river joins the athabasca near the town of whitecourt .\nfort chipewyan is the only major settlement on the alberta side of lake athabasca , while camsell portage , fond du lac , stony rapids / black lake , and uranium city are the major settlements on the saskatchewan side of the lake . road access to lake athabasca is limited on the alberta side to winter roads from fort mckay and peace point ( accessed from fort smith ) . fishing , hunting , and trapping are important economic and subsistence activities for many residents of fort chipewyan ; lake athabasca supports both a domestic and commercial fishery . lake athabasca and the peace - athabasca delta are internationally known for their ecological importance . wood buffalo national park , which includes 80 % of the peace - athabasca delta , supports the world\u2019s largest herd of free - roaming bison , while the athabasca dunes ecological reserve protects a wilderness area with active sand dunes , rare plants , and habitat supporting migratory waterfowl .\nlake athabasca is located in northeastern alberta and northwestern saskatchewan , at the edge of the precambrian shield . with an area of 7 , 935 km 2 and a 2 , 140 km shoreline , it is the eighth - largest lake in canada . it has an elevation of 213 m , a maximum depth of 124 m and a mean depth of 20 m . the lake is fed by the athabasca and peace rivers and drains north via the slave river into great slave lake . approximately 70 per cent of lake athabasca lies within saskatchewan and the remainder in alberta .\nbidgood , b . f . 1961 . ecology of walleye in richardson lake - lake athabasca . alfa . ld . for . , fish wild . div . , res . rep . no . 1 , edmonton .\nmarsh , j . h . . r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2006 ) . lake athabasca . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken\nmarsh , j . h . . r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2006 ) . lake athabasca . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken\nmarsh , james h . .\nlake athabasca .\nin the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985\u2014 . article published february 7 , 2006\nathabasca , lake .\nthe columbia encyclopedia , 6th ed . . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nmarsh , james h . .\nlake athabasca\n. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2006 . web . 7 feb 2006 .\nmarsh , james h . .\nlake athabasca\n. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2006 . web . 7 feb 2006 .\ncanada , department of fisheries and the environment . 1973 . lake athabasca . marine sci . directorate , can . hydrog . serv . , ottawa .\nthe athabasca river and lake athabasca watershed is located in north central canada . it drains an area of about 269 , 000 square kilometers in alberta , saskatchewan and a small portion of the northwest territories . taken in its entirety , the athabasca watershed includes many different ecosystems from its headwaters at the columbia ice fields , through alpine meadows and mountain forests in the rocky mountains , to the boreal forests and peat lands of northeastern alberta , and to the peace athabasca delta , before pooling into lake athabasca . the athabasca river is 1375 kilometers long . several major tributaries include the mcleod , pembina , lesser slave and clearwater rivers . lake athabasca has an area of 7935 square kilometers . the athabasca river drainage basin occupies 271 , 617 . 2 km 2 and covers 22 . 8 % of the province of alberta .\npb dates for pirla project lake sediment cores . j paleolimnol 3 : 253\u2013267 .\nit flows into lake athabasca , a source of water and fish for the mikisew cree . and locals often travel between communities by boat in the summer .\nlake athabasca is located in northeastern alberta and northwestern saskatchewan , at the edge of the precambrian shield . with an area of 7 , 935 km2 and a 2 , 140 km shoreline , it is the eighth - largest lake in canada .\nthe heritage value of the athabasca united church lies in its association with the growth of athabasca prior to world war one and its gothic revival architecture .\nlake athabasca , located in the north east of the province on the alberta - saskatchewan border , is one of the largest lakes in canada . the lake is a popular destination for fly - in fishing and can be accessed from fort mcmurray .\nlake athabasca was originally called athapiscow by the cree . the surveyor philip tumor and his assistant , peter fidler , visited the lake in 1791 and named the lake athapiscow on tumor ' s 1794 map ( mccormack 1988 ) . the word describes open areas such as lakes and swamps where willows , reeds and grasses grow ( holmgren and holmgren 1976 ) . on peter pond ' s 1790 map and alexander mackenzie ' s 1802 map , the lake is named lake of the hills ( mccormack 1988 ) .\nmount chephren rising above waterfowl lake in banff national park , southwestern alberta , canada .\nblais jm , et al . fluxes of semivolatile organochlorine compounds in bow lake , a high - altitude , glacier - fed , subalpine lake in the canadian rocky mountains .\nrelations between polycyclic aromatic compound concentration and organic matter content in river versus lake sediment .\nrichardson lake migratory bird sanctuary ( mbs ) is located 35 km south of fort chipewyan , alberta . richardson lake is part of the peace - athabasca delta , one of the largest freshwater deltas in the world , and an internationally significant wetland . the delta is one of the most important waterfowl staging and nesting areas in canada . richardson lake itself is a large ( > 70 km2 ) and shallow ( maximum depth < 1 . 5 m ) lake . it has a single major inlet , the maybelle river , which flows into the lake\u2019s southeast corner near its only outlet , jackfish creek , which flows into the athabasca river when the athabasca is low . during high water levels in the athabasca river , the flow on jackfish creek can reverse , and water can flow into richardson lake via the creek . sand and silt are deposited in the channel and have formed a small delta on the east side of the lake . the riparian areas surrounding the lake are composed largely of wetland habitats .\njames marsh\nlake athabasca\nthe canadian encyclopedia . eds . erin james - abra . toronto : historica canada , 2006 . web . 9 jul . 2018 .\nit is noted that after the fire in athabasca the force occupied rented buildings there and that at lesser slave lake some small improvements had been made to the quarters .\nfidler point on the north shore of lake athabasca is named for peter fidler , a surveyor and map maker for the hudson ' s bay company . [ 6 ]\nmap showing the location of richardson lake migratory bird sanctuary relative to alberta and richardson lake . the map shows the boundaries of the sanctuary , which covers the majority of richardson lake and a portion of the surrounding land . the scale of the map is in kilometers .\n) . these three rivers join the peace river to form the slave river . mamawi lake , to the west of lake athabasca , is also drained by chenal des quatre fourches . the volume of water leaving lake athabasca via rivi\u00e8re des rochers , revillon coup\u00e9 and chenal des quatre fourches is partly dependent on the water level in the peace river . the predominant direction of streamflow in the three channels is northward , toward the peace river (\nthe mean annual inflow to lake athabasca and the delta system is estimated to be 45 , 900 x 10 6 m 3 of water ( table 1 ) . a major portion of the inflow enters the lake and delta during the period from april to mid - july . the largest portion of the total inflow ( 53 % ) reaches the lake and delta system via the athabasca river and its tributaries ( figure 1 ) . the river enters lake athabasca through a system of channels that cut through the athabasca delta : the embarras river , fletcher channel , goose island channel and big point channel ( figure 2 ) . because the athabasca river flows into lake athabasca near the outlet , water from the river tends to flow through the west end of the lake quite directly , without substantial mixing with water in the main part of the lake . inflowing water from the river usually is restricted to an area that reaches about 8 km offshore of the delta . during periods of high inflow combined with strong westerly winds , however , athabasca river water can flow east as far as bustard island ( neill et al . 1981 ) , and has been reported to extend well into saskatchewan ( rawson 1947 [ a ] ) .\n: on october 12 , 1908 , the headquarters of \u201cn\u201d division ( athabasca district ) was transferred to athabasca landing from lesser slave lake . superintendent w . h . routledge was the officer commanding . the strength of the sub - district in 1908 was as\nthe north and south shores of lake athabasca are strikingly different . to the north lies rough , rocky precambrian shield , whereas to the south lies an extensive area of sand dunes ( mrbc 1981 ) . the dunes formed after proglacial lakes drained , when newly exposed sediments were subjected to intense wind storms ( bayrock and root 1973 ) . this activity formed dunes along the athabasca river , in the lowlands west of lake claire and along the south shore of lake athabasca . as well , the william , mcfarlane and archibald rivers deposit large amounts of sand at their mouths , contributing to the beaches along the south shore of the lake .\nmore information on this and other historical literatures are available from the athabasca heritage society .\nst alban\u2019s church remains part of the athabasca parish of the anglican church of canada .\nlake agassiz ; and lake athabasca and great slave and great bear lakes , which also are the relics of once deeper and larger glacial lakes . the western lakes were formed by ice blocking the free drainage of water to hudson bay or the beaufort sea . farther south , in the\u2026\ngreat rivers grace the park as the mighty peace flows through the heart of the park and the slave and athabasca form the eastern border . where the peace and athabasca issue into lake athabasca is the world ' s largest inland freshwater delta . the endless streams and wetlands of the delta accommodate countless waterfowl , including ducks , geese , swans , loons and grebes .\nseventeen sites were chosen on the main stem athabasca , the delta , and lake athabasca , from south of fort mcmurray ( upstream of development ) to fort chipewyan ( downstream of development ) ( fig . 1 ) . the athabasca river is exposed to the mcmf 50 km upstream of fort mcmurray and is present within its banks to eymundson creek ( 38 ) .\nit is not possible to properly categorize the trophic status of lake athabasca because the lake has not been sampled sufficiently . low concentrations of total phosphorus ( 9 to 14 mg / l ) and moderately high secchi transparencies ( 3 . 8 to 4 . 8 m ) were recorded in single samples from the main part of the alberta side of the lake in july 1987 and august 1988 (\nlake athabasca contains 23 species of fish , with a world record lake trout of 46 . 3 kg ( 102 lb ) having been caught from its depths in 1961 by means of a gillnet . [ 11 ] other fish species include walleye , yellow perch , northern pike , goldeye , lake whitefish , cisco , arctic grayling , burbot , white sucker and longnose sucker . [ 12 ]\n\u2026wollaston and large portions of lake athabasca and reindeer lake . water flowing through the province\u2019s rivers drains variously to the atlantic and arctic oceans and to the gulf of mexico . most of saskatchewan\u2019s waters flow from west to east , its great rivers ( which provided the first transportation routes ) rising in\u2026\nas there is no mention of sturgeon lake we assume it must have been closed during the year .\n\u2026of the largest lakes , including lake athabaska , great slave lake , and great bear lake , are of this type , although they are not found in the same type of mountainous terrain . these lakes , as well as the north american great lakes , resulted from the movements of large ice sheets that deepened\u2026\nlake athabasca ' s second largest water source is the fond du lac river , which provides approximately 21 % of the total inflow to the lake and delta region ( neil ) et al . 1981 ) . this river drains wollaston lake , saskatchewan and a large area of precambrian shield in the eastern part of the drainage basin ( figure 1 ) . wollaston lake has two outlets ; about 10 % of its outflow enters the fond du lac river and the remainder discharges into the cochrane river ( mrbc 1981 ) . the fond du lac river flows into fond du lac and then into the narrow eastern end of lake athabasca ( figure 2 ) . along the north and south shores , dozens of other streams flow into the lake . inflows to the south side of the lake and delta , such as the richardson , maybelle , old fort , william and mcfarlane rivers , provide less than 6 % of the total inflow , and the birch river system , which flows through lakes claire and mamawi into the western side of lake athabasca , provides less than 3 % . part of the time , flow from the birch river system bypasses lake athabasca and flows north to the peace river . miscellaneous inflows and direct runoff from the catchment area provide the final 18 % of the total inflow ( neill and evans 1979 ) .\nin the decades around the turn of the twentieth century , significant attention was paid to the development of the railroad infrastructure of the canadian west , notably the branch line network in what would become the province of alberta . the edmonton & slave lake railway ( e & slr ) was chartered in 1899 to reach slave lake via athabasca landing , which was a riverboat transportation hub on the athabasca river .\nit is noted that the road to lesser slave lake had been improved by the territorial government during 1899 .\n) . thus , the pattern observed at namur lake is generally consistent with our other five study lakes .\nthe name athabasca comes from the cree word for the lake , athapiscow , describing an open area ( such as a lake or swamp ) where reeds , willows and grasses grow . in addition to the cree , beaver and chipewyan first nations have lived in the area for more than 2 , 000 years .\nthe peace - athabasca delta and lake athabasca are very different environments , yet they are closely related because the delta and its associated channels and lakes are important spawning and nursery areas for lake athabasca fish . comprehensive surveys of the delta region and lake athabasca have not been carried out . in the 1940s , researchers from the university of saskatchewan examined the zooplankton at 18 stations in the lake but did not examine the species composition ( rawson 1947 [ a ] ) . as well , 214 bottom samples were taken with an ekman dredge , primarily in the profundal zone ( larkin 1947 ) . the amphipod pontoporeia affinis was the dominant benthic organism collected and the opossum shrimp mysis relicta was rare . even in water 0 - to 5 - m deep , pontoporeia formed as much as 45 % of the benthic biomass .\nthe lake athabasca sand dunes , the largest active sand dunes in the world north of 58\u00b0 , are adjacent to the southern shore . the dunes were designated a\nprovincial wilderness park\nin 1992 .\nthese true - and false - color images of central canada show the great slave lake in the northwest territories ( top ) and lake athabasca to the southeast . lake athabasca straddles the border between alberta ( west ) and saskatchewan ( east ) . a fire ( red dot ) is burning in alberta , and the snow capped rocky mountains cut through southwest alberta at bottom left . in the false - color image , vegetation is green , water is dark blue , and ice ( or snow ) is light blue .\nin the lesser slave lake area it is generally noted that there was a decided change for the better in transportation to lesser slave lake from athabasca landing , and that the old and time - honoured scows with their crews had almost entirely given way to steamers . in july the ss northern light made her first trip on lesser slave lake and plied from end to end almost weekly . mail facilities were much improved and it was now a comparatively easy matter to get mail from lesser slave lake to athabasca landing , the nearest telegraph station , a distance of about 200 miles . navigation on the peace and athabasca rivers was general during most of the summer . the steamer peace river made three trips between the chutes and fort st . john , and on the athabasca river the large steamer midnight sun connected with the northern light .\nlake athabasca , fourth largest lake of canada , c . 3 , 120 sq mi ( 8 , 100 sq km ) , c . 200 mi ( 320 km ) long and from 5 to 35 mi ( 8\u201356 km ) wide , ne alta . , and sw sask . , at the edge of the canadian shield . a part of the mackenzie river system , the lake receives the athabasca river from the south and drains n into great slave lake by way of the slave river . gold and uranium are found nearby . fort chipewyan was built ( 1788 ) at the west end of the lake by roderick mckenzie of the north west company and has been maintained . steamers of the hudson ' s bay company ply the lake in summer between chipewyan and fond du lac , from where the canoe route runs by way of wollaston and reindeer lakes to the churchill river . philip turnor , the british surveyor , surveyed and mapped the lake between 1790 and 1792 .\nas we leave the interlaced churchill river system behind , the bones of the land begin to jut through the forest . trees become skimpier . blackened expanses show the brute force of fire . beyond lies lake athabasca \u2014 the fourth biggest lake whose waters are entirely within canada , and the 20th by size in the world .\nlayers of lake sediment are removed at intervals from a core . in a laboratory , contaminants and biological remains are analyzed from select sediment layers to understand lake history and reconstruct environmental changes that often predate periods of direct monitoring .\nmines . the two settlements are connected ( june\u2013october ) by steamer . the lake , which is economically important for\nthe athabasca united church continues to hold weekly services and serves as an occasional venue for musical performances .\nl ake athabasca drains an enormous area of land ( 282 , 000 km 2 , table 1 ) that extends southwest across the width of alberta to the columbia icefield in the rocky mountains , and east across most of northern saskatchewan to wollaston lake ( figure 1 ) . the peace - athabasca delta , which is one of the world ' s largest freshwater deltas , plays an important role in lake athabasca ' s complex drainage system . the delta region consists of three smaller deltas : the athabasca ( 1 , 960 km 2 ) , the peace ( 1 , 680 km 2 ) and the birch ( 168 km 2 ) . its major lakes - claire , baril , mamawi and richardson - are all very shallow ( padpg 1973 ) . river channels that meander across the delta join the major lakes to lake athabasca and drain upland areas .\nend of the lake . there are gold and uranium deposits nearby . area : 8080sq km ( 3120sq mi ) .\nin the late 1800s athabasca landing was established at the elbow of the athabasca river where it sweeps south and reaches within one hundred miles or 160 kilometres of edmonton . between the years 1880 and 1914 , athabasca landing , as the town of athabasca was then called , became known as the\ngateway to the north ,\na jumping off point for travelers to the peace river country and for traders heading north on the athabasca river to the arctic . the landing was a meeting place of first nations , m\u00e9tis , and europeans , and athabasca landing gained the national stage by 1900\u2014as the key transportation centre linking the hudson ' s bay company and other independent traders to canada\u2019s northwest and the arctic . the landing trail , one of alberta\u2019s first highways , linked fort edmonton and the young city of edmonton to athabasca landing and the athabasca river .\ncity / town : all cities airdrie athabasca banff brooks calgary camrose canmore cochrane cold lake drayton valley drumheller edmonton edson fort mcmurray fort saskatchewan glendon grande prairie high river hinton jasper joussard lac la biche leduc lethbridge lloydminster medicine hat okotoks olds peace river pincher creek red deer rocky mountain house sherwood park slave lake spruce grove st . albert st . paul stettler strathmore sundre sylvan lake taber vegreville wainwright wetaskiwin whitecourt bellevue balzac de winton coleman bait available : fly gear available :\naround 670 , 000 cubic meters of contaminated wastewater destroyed the plante and apetowun creeks near hinton , alta . on the night of oct . 31 , 2013 , before entering the athabasca and traveling as a massive\nplume\nof sediments for over a month , eventually settling out in lake athabasca and the delta near fort chipewyan .\nour last campsite is farther east , near a small lake inland from lake athabasca , a short hike through a burnt - out forest . in case of poor weather , wilson could bring down the cessna here even if waves on the big lake made a landing impossible . as wintoniw and i hike to the final campsite , three canoes pass us . the six people in them \u2014 visitors from lethbridge , alta . \u2014 have reached the area in a float plane big enough to carry their boats , and have canoed down the william river to lake athabasca . except for a few fishermen in a distant motorboat , they are the only humans we see during our four days in the park .\nthe name in the dene language originally referred only to the large delta formed by the confluence of the athabasca river at the southwest corner of the lake . prior to 1789 , sir alexander mackenzie explored the lake . in 1791 , philip turnor , cartographer for the hudson\u2019s bay company , wrote in his journal ,\nlow swampy ground on the south side with a few willows growing upon it , from which the lake in general takes its name athapison in the southern cree tongue which signifies open country such as lakes with willows and grass growing about them\n. peter fidler originally recorded the name for the river in 1790 as the great arabuska . by 1801 , the name had gained a closer spelling to the current name\u2014athapaskow lake . by 1820 , george simpson referred to both the lake and the river as\nathabasca\n.\nl ake athabasca covers an area of approximately 7 , 770 km 2 ( table 2 ) . a bathymetric map is not available , but soundings have been made for navigation routes ( figure 2 ) . the lake is shallowest on the alberta side , where the maximum depth is 16 m . the shallow depths and gradual slope of the lake bottom at the western end probably result from sedimentation of the athabasca river inflow . the central portion of the lake , between camsell portage on the north shore and the william river inlet , is the deepest part , with a maximum depth of 124 m near easter headland . east of crackingstone peninsula , the lake becomes shallower again , with a maximum depth of about 46 m . lake athabasca becomes increasingly narrow at its eastern end ; soundings east of fond - du - lac indicated depths of 29 to 50 m in the centre of the narrow basin . there are dozens of islands throughout the lake . the islands that extend from fort chipewyan to the old fort river were formed as a result of wave action ( mrbc 1981 ) .\nathabasca .\nthe columbia encyclopedia , 6th ed . . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nkelly en , et al . oil sands development contributes polycyclic aromatic compounds to the athabasca river and its tributaries .\nbut even on a shore so apparently pristine , we\u2019ve noticed plastic bottles , broken glass , styrofoam , fish hooks , sheets of plywood and chunks of metal . more worrying , the lake is fed by the athabasca river \u2014 which means it lies downstream from the massive oil - sands projects in northern alberta . since 1970 , the amount of water flowing through the river has dropped considerably . what impact all this will have on the wildlife in and around lake athabasca remains unclear .\ndissolved pac did not persist as far as the athabasca river delta and ft . chipewyan , at least during the seasons sampled . however , pac - contaminated sediments in the athabasca delta and lake athabasca ( 35 , 36 ) are consistent with long - range atmospheric and fluvial transport of particulate pac . our sampling did not include the intervening spring snowmelt , which would release a pulse of pac up to 50 km from oil sands upgrading facilities into nearby tributaries and the athabasca . although this should increase pac concentrations in tributaries , it might not be detected in the main stem because of high - volume dilution by uncontaminated snowmelt from areas upstream of oil sands mining . pac may also be removed from the water column by microbial degradation and adsorption to organic matter that settles out of the water column ( 37 ) . these dilution and removal processes likely account for declining concentrations of dissolved pac as the athabasca flows to lake athabasca and fort chipewyan .\nbased on analyses of lake sediment cores , we provide evidence that the athabasca delta has been a natural repository of pacs carried by the athabasca river for at least the past two centuries . we detect no measureable increase in the concentration and proportion of river - transported bitumen - associated indicator pacs in sediments deposited in a flood - prone lake since onset of oil sands development . results also reveal no evidence that industrial activity has contributed measurably to sedimentary concentration of pacs supplied by atmospheric transport .\n) , was analyzed for pahs . our data reveal that oil sands development has increased the delivery of pahs and dbts to near - field and remote lake ecosystems in the athabasca oil sands region to well - above \u201cnatural , \u201d predevelopment levels (\nchamplain\u2019s final major journey was to huronia in 1615 . he travelled up the st . lawrence to quebec city , then took the rivi\u00e8re des prairies and continued up the ottawa river , which he called the \u201criver of the algonquins . \u201d from there , he entered lake nipissing and the french river , and finally he reached lake huron , which was then called \u201clake of the attigouautans . \u201d\nour most famous sand dunes are the athabasca sand dunes located in the far reaches of the northwest corner of the province on the shores of the mighty lake athabasca . a fun fact about these dunes is they are the world\u2019s most northerly active sand dunes . they can only be accessed by plane or boat making it quite the adventure to set foot on them .\nlayers of lake sediment are removed at intervals from a core . in a laboratory , contaminants and biological remains are analyzed from select sediment layers to understand lake history and reconstruct environmental changes that often predate periods of direct monitoring . jane kirk / environment canada hide caption\nathabasca pass .\nthe columbia encyclopedia , 6th ed . . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\ntimoney kp , lee p . polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons increase in athabasca river delta sediment : temporal trends and environmental correlates .\nmelanie dene has lived in fort mcmurray most of her life , though her family is originally from fort chipewyan , which clings to the shores of lake athabasca about 280 kilometres north of fort mcmurray and was established as a fur trading post in 1788 .\nwolfe bb , hall ri , last wm , edwards twd , english mc , et al . ( 2006 ) reconstruction of multi - century flood histories from oxbow lake sediments , peace - athabasca delta , canada . hydrol process 20 : 4131\u20134153 doi :\ndespite these challenges to data collection , recent studies show a direct correlation between the oil sands and increased pollution in lake athabasca . for example , a 2010 study revealed an increase in priority pollutants ( i . e . elements named by the us environmental protection agency\u2019s clean water act ) to the athabasca river and its tributaries . similarly , a 2013 study demonstrated an increase in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons ( pahs ) in lake ecosystems in the athabasca oil sands region . pahs are groupings of chemicals caused when fossil fuels and biomass are incompletely burned . they are of concern because they stay in the environment for long periods of time and do not break down easily in water . much attention was brought to the possible results of these pollutants when , in 2010 , scientists at the university of alberta showed the public deformed fish caught in water around the oil sands , including lake athabasca .\n) , leave little doubt of the unprecedented increases of pahs and the overarching influences of recent climatic changes on northeastern alberta\u2019s lake ecosystems .\nwolfe ap , vinebrooke rd , michelutti n , rivard b , das b . experimental calibration of lake - sediment spectral reflectance to chlorophyll\nkurek j , korosi jb , jeziorski a , smol jp . establishing reliable minimum count sizes for cladoceran subfossils sampled from lake sediments .\nl ake athabasca is canada ' s eighth largest lake . the area near the lake supports a wealth of fur - bearing animals , small and large game , dense flocks of waterfowl , and an abundance of fish . these rich resources drew indians and , later , fur traders to the area . the lake was very important during the fur - trade era and , for a time , it became the centre of conflict between the hudson ' s bay company and the north west company . the peace - athabasca delta , located at the southwest end of the lake , is one of north america ' s major wetlands , and ranks as one of the most biologically productive areas in the world . it is internationally recognized for its importance as a waterfowl production and staging area .\nkelly en , et al . oil sands development contributes elements toxic at low concentrations to the athabasca river and its tributaries .\nthe zooplankton and benthic fauna of the delta were investigated by researchers from the university of alberta in 1971 ( gallup et al . 1971 ) . the zooplankton was sampled by single horizontal tows at various locations in the delta and was also collected from two sites in the main part of lake athabasca . in the lake , the most abundant cladocerans were daphnia pulex and bosmina longirostris and the most abundant copepods were epischura nevadensis , unidentified diaptomus copepodites and unidentified cyclops copepodites . in the lakes and channels of the delta , large daphnids ( daphnia , d . magna and d . retrocurva ) were quite abundant , as was the copepod epischura nevadensis . diacyclops bicuspidatus thomasi , which is the intermediate host for the tapeworm triaenophorus crassus , was only locally abundant in the delta . it is likely , however , to be abundant in lake athabasca as well , since many lake whitefish and cisco in the lake are infected by t . crassus cysts .\nr esearchers from the university of saskatchewan studied the water quality in lake athabasca during the late 1940s ( rawson 1947 [ a ] ; 1960 ) . more recently , alberta environment occasionally sampled water quality from several sites on the alberta section of the lake in 1979 , 1980 , 1987 and 1988 ( alta . envir . n . d . [ a ] ; neill et al . 1981 ) .\nholmqvist n , et al . lake trophic status and bioaccumulation of polychlorinated biphenyls in benthic organisms : a comparison between littoral and profundal invertebrates .\nevans ms , billeck b , lockhart l , bechtold jp , yunker mb , et al . . ( 2002 ) pah sediment studies in lake athabasca and the athabasca river ecosystem related to the fort mcmurray oil sands operations : sources and trends . in : brebbia ca , editor . oil and hydrocarbon spills iii , modelling , analysis and control . southampton ma : wit press . 365\u2013374 .\nhall ri , et al . has alberta oil sands development altered delivery of polycyclic aromatic compounds to the peace - athabasca delta ?\nline and flowing n through jasper national park , then ne and n across central alta . to lake athabasca . it is the southernmost headstream of the mackenzie river . its chief tributaries are the pembina , lesser slave , and clearwater rivers . the athabasca river has long been the main route to the mackenzie valley . there are extensive deposits of oil - bearing sand along the river near fort mcmurray .\n: on february 14 , 1901 the peace river sub - district was created with headquarters at lesser slave lake . this sub - district was commanded by inspector c . h . west and consisted of lesser slave lake , peace river landing , sturgeon lake and fort chipewyan detachments . it is noted that since the establishment of the sub - district drinking and illicit liquor dealings had diminished and that law and order prevailed throughout the area .\n< 0 . 05 ) increases in \u03c3pah concentrations . the timings of increased \u03c3pah and dbts in lake sediments from \u201cnatural\u201d background levels began at the\nwe conducted an independent , detailed , and accessible assessment of the loadings of polycyclic aromatic compounds ( pac ) to the north - flowing athabasca river , its tributaries , the athabasca delta , and lake athabasca ( fig . 1 ) . in february to march and june to august 2008 , we sampled water using polyethylene membrane devices ( pmds ) . in march , the accumulated snowpack was sampled at most sites . athabasca river sites were selected upstream and downstream of oil sands mining and processing activity . upstream and downstream sites near oil sands development are directly exposed to erosion of the mcmurray geologic formation ( mcmf ) , where most oil sands occur ( 13 ) .\napproximately 30 % of lake athabasca lies within alberta and the remainder is located in saskatchewan . the southwest tip of the lake is situated about 210 km north of the city of fort mcmurray . lake athabasca is not easily accessible by road . from the south , highway 63 extends from fort mcmurray to the hamlet of fort mckay , and a winter road extends from fort mckay to the hamlet of fort chipewyan , located on the north shore at the west end of lake athabasca ( figure 1 ) . from the north , an improved road extends from the town of fort smith , located just north of the border of alberta and the northwest territories , to the locality of peace point , situated on the peace river north of lake claire . from peace point southeast to fort chipewyan , the road is classed as a winter road . airports or airstrips are located in fort smith , northwest territories , in fort chipewyan , alberta , and in stony rapids and uranium city , saskatchewan . aircraft can also land on the water at the locations above , as well as at fond - du - lac , saskatchewan .\ntributaries of lake athabasca include ( going clockwise ) ; fond du lac river , otherside river , helmer creek , macfarlane river , archibald river , william river , ennuyeuse creek , dumville creek , debussac creek , jackfish creek , claussen creek , old fort river , crown creek , athabasca river , colin river , oldman river , bulyea river , grease river and robillard river . [ 7 ] [ 8 ]\ncanadian northern railway map . 1912 , showing the proposed line north from edmonton to athabasca . map courtesy of the manitoba historical society .\nathabasca .\nthe columbia encyclopedia , 6th ed . . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\n, who named it lake of the hills . its present name ( a cree indian term probably for \u201cwhere there are reeds\u201d ) was adopted by the\nberglund o , larsson p , ewald g , okla l . the effect of lake trophy on lipid content and pcb concentrations in planktonic food webs .\nsignage all around the town of athabasca points out historical buildings , interesting stories , and unique characters that are part of athabasca\u2019s heritage . available for purchase is the athabasca historical walking tour booklet , which includes over 60 pages of descriptive text and historic buildings and locations , numbered on the fold - out map . photos from yesterday and today show how the town used to look when it was first settled .\nestimated winter and summer dissolved pac concentrations ( \u03bcg / l ) . ( a ) tributaries . ( b ) midstream and stream mouth tributary sites in relation to \u201cnew\u201d development ( change in development from 2006 to 2008 ) , n = 5\u20138 . athabasca river , athabasca delta , and lake athabasca ( c ) winter . ( d ) summer . * indicates samples contaminated by diesel fuel ( see analytical and statistical method details in si text ) , not included in calculations ; mcmf , mcmurray formation ; n , north . error bars are standard error of the mean .\nathabasca pass .\nthe columbia encyclopedia , 6th ed . . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nthe athabasca public school was built in 1913 during a wave of optimism that swept the town of athabasca as well as other small western towns . athabasca had long been the gateway to the north , and recent railway and other development in the area suggested the town was poised on the brink of rapid population and economic growth . it is one of the best examples of buildings constructed during the pre - war boom existing in the town , and one of just a handful that remain . it was the centre of education from 1913 to the 1950s . this building displays the most impressive architectural features of any brick building in athabasca . the school is one of the most recognizable landmarks in athabasca .\nevans ms , talbot a . investigations of mercury concentrations in walleye and other fish in the athabasca river ecosystem with increasing oil sands developments .\nthe athabasca sub - basin is rich in nonrenewable and renewable resources , which are extracted and / or exploited by various industries . the conventional oil and gas industry is active in many parts of the basin , and significant oil sands development occurs in the area north of fort mcmurray . coal is mined in the upper reaches of the athabasca sub - basin near hinton and edson . forestry is a major industrial activity in much of the basin . the forests of the sub - basin support several sawmills and panel board factories , as well as four pulp mills and one newsprint mill . agriculture is an important land use in the pembina river watershed and accounts for about 12 % of the total area of the sub - basin . commercial fishing and trapping also occur in the athabasca sub - basin . until recently , uranium mining was an important industry in the athabasca sub - basin , at cluff lake in northern saskatchewan , and in earlier times , in the area north of lake athabasca . the cluff lake mine closed in 2002 and has now entered the decommissioning phase . mining in the beaverlodge area ended in 1982 . new mines are being proposed for the watershed .\nthe railroad station in athabasca was built in 1912 according to the cnor standard plan no . 100 - 39 . the interior of the athabasca station was simple and did not feature any specialized passenger waiting areas or dining rooms and had smaller baggage storage capacity . regardless of being scaled down , the station in athabasca was still substantial , befitting a large community on what was originally expected to be an important rail transportation corridor .\nschindler dw , curtis pj , parker br , stainton mp . consequences of climate warming and lake acidification for uv - b penetration in north american boreal lakes .\nin 1971 , two replicate samples of bottom sediments were taken with an ekman dredge at each of a number of locations in the delta and at two locations in lake athabasca . sample depths were not given . the standing stock of benthic invertebrates in many areas of the delta seemed to be low , larg\ncanadian wildlife service . 1985 . northern deltas - oases for wildlife : peace - athabasca slave mackenzie . supply serv . can . , ottawa .\nplaying there paddle the william river toward lake athabasca in the company of your guide , hike across and through the undulating dunes and venture where few have gone before . catch a glimpse of the area\u2019s native loons , eagles , mergansers and plovers . you may even see a lynx or hear its distant screech .\nperhaps his one truly original piece of exploration was a harrowing 1796 journey for the hudson\u2019s bay company , in which he traced the length of the fond du lac river , from wollaston lake to the east end of lake athabasca ( in present - day northeast saskatchewan ) , attempting to open a route to the fur riches of the subarctic ; yet this was an utterly fruitless venture , the way so impractical that it would not be travelled again until almost a century had passed .\nfindings suggest that natural erosion of exposed bitumen in banks of the athabasca river and its tributaries is a major process delivering pacs to the athabasca delta , and the spring freshet is a key period for contaminant mobilization and transport . this baseline environmental information is essential for informed management of natural resources and human - health concerns by provincial and federal regulatory agencies and industry , and for designing effective long - term monitoring programs for the lower athabasca river watershed .\n: the headquarters of \u201cn\u201d division , under superintendent a . e . c . mcdonnell , was moved from athabasca to peace river on august 3 , 1916 . under \u201cn\u201d division were four sub - districts \u2014 peace river sub - district , under inspector r . field ; the great slave lake sub - district , under inspector tupper ; the mackenzie river sub - district under inspector c . d . lanauze and lesser slave lake sub - district under inspector k . f . anderson ."]}
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hooq , asia\u2019s largest video - on - demand . . . | facebook\nsimply download the hooq app from the apple store or google play , sign up or log in , and your device is ready to access hooq\u2019s library of hollywood and local hits .\nhooq is on the search for the top film talents in southeast asia to turn their ideas into reality .\ncongratulations to hooq and the team for a job well done last year ! cheers to more milestones with you : ) hooq is raffling off a trip for 2 to warner bros . movieworld in australia to hooq users who have signed up through globe . don ' t miss this chance , sign up now and good luck !\nhooq is an online video streaming service with over 30 , 000 hours of hollywood , bollywood and indonesian movies .\n# happybirthdayhooq ! yes , asia ' s first and largest premium video streaming service turned one this march and as it celebrates one year , hooq honors the real super heroes that helped made it the biggest and leading video on demand service in the philippines\u2014you . hooq offered a few superhero series last year like the flash , supergirl , gotham city to name a few and these series were the reasons why hooq the number of hooq subscribers are continuing to grow everyday .\nfor more information , log on to hooq ' s official website . the app is available on ios and android .\nthere is a huge thirst for high - 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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 - 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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 - 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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 - 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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 - to - date news by signing up to our weekly digest .\nhave a tip , pitch or video to share ? send us a glimpse .\nurltoken is the premier online resource for asia - pacific\u2019s television content , film and media technologies news . find out the latest happenings , issues and opinions from the industry\u2019s movers and shakers and utilize the extensive database to find the information and data you need . along with the newest headlines , premium subscribers also get access to exclusive video content , interviews and the latest issue of tv asia plus . connect the dots with urltoken , your direct connection to the region\u2019s ever - expanding media industry .\nwith eyes so often focused on the china\u2019s huge streaming video market , it is easy to overlook the ongoing battles for dominance of the ott sector across the rest of asia .\nthe combatants include global giants netflix and amazon and the regional leaders such as hong kong - based pccw media which is rolling out its viu service , us - 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 ."]}
{"id": 53730, "summary": [{"text": "the cincinnati ballet is a professional ballet company founded in 1958 in cincinnati , ohio , united states and had its first performance in 1964 .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the current artistic director is victoria morgan . ", "topic": 18}], "title": "cincinnati ballet", "paragraphs": ["cincinnati ballet ' s anna reznik and alexei kremnev . photo : courtesy cincinnati ballet\ntake a bow . students at sf ballet school have joined sf ballet and such notable companies as new york city ballet , american ballet theatre , dutch national ballet , hamburg ballet , boston ballet , pacific northwest ballet , houston ballet , english national ballet , miami city ballet , national ballet of canada , joffrey ballet , pennsylvania ballet , ballet west , royal new zealand ballet , oregon ballet theatre , pittsburgh ballet theatre , atlanta ballet , ballet austin , ballet san jose , alberta ballet , ballet met columbus , cincinnati ballet , kansas city ballet , milwaukee ballet , north carolina dance theater , royal winnipeg ballet , vienna opera ballet , and the washington ballet .\na gift certificate to cincinnati ballet may be purchased through cincinnati ballet box office by calling 513 - 621 - 5282 .\ncincinnati ballet will hold open auditions for all dancers interested in joining the professional company or cb2 ( cincinnati ballet second company ) .\nthis page features a ballet video titled cbii ( cincinnati ballet second company ) at kidpoint ! . the ballet company performing in this ballet video include cincinnati ballet . choreography featured in this video is by .\ncincinnati ballet is recognized as a premier ballet company inspiring excellence through the power of dance .\ngraduates of the trainee program have found positions with professional dance companies dancing successfully with the joffrey ballet , american ballet theater , new york city ballet , staatsballett berlin , dresden semperoper , estonian national ballet , tulsa ballet , complexions , cincinnati ballet , dance theatre of harlem , atlanta ballet , milwaukee ballet , memphis ballet , kansas city ballet , texas ballet theatre , balletmet , north carolina dance theatre , pittsburg ballet theatre , polish national ballet , slovak national ballet , ballet west , royal new zealand ballet , alabama ballet , ballet austin , ballet nebraska , oklahoma city ballet , colorado ballet , and more .\n1 . the company has had three names . it was known as cincinnati civic ballet until 1968 , until it was renamed the cincinnati ballet company . in 1982 , the name was shortened to simply cincinnati ballet .\nhometown heroes over the rhine bring their patented brand of passion to cincinnati ballet\u2019s 2013 - 2014 season finale , cincinnati ballet & over the rhine live .\ngrace choi , a new member of the cincinnati ballet\u2019s corps de ballet , rehearses in a dance studio .\nthe aronoff center for the arts hosts many cincinnati ballet performances throughout the season .\npeek into the studio as cincinnati ballet dancers rehearse jennifer archibald\u2019s never . nest .\ntobin del cuore rehearsing extremely close . cincinnati ballet / wcpo photo by peter kasprzycki\njohanna bernstein wilt rehearsing extremely close . cincinnati ballet / wcpo photo by peter kasprzycki\nwhen cincinnati ballet returns to work monday , name tags might be in order .\nnew dancers , new day at cincinnati ballet when cincinnati ballet returns to work monday , name tags might be in order . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\ncincinnati ballet offers a variety of ticketing options including subscriptions , packages and single tickets .\nmore : 10 cincinnati ballet dancers who left . . . and what they\u2019re up to\ngrace choi , a former apprentice with san francisco ballet , joins cincinnati ballet as a member of the corps de ballet for the 2017 - 18 season .\n2 . cincinnati civic ballet was the brainchild of three local ballet teachers : myrl laurence , virginia garrett and nancy bauer .\n8 who are new at the cincinnati ballet meet the ballet ' s freshest faces . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\ntraining & experience : b . f . a . in ballet performance from the university of oklahoma , summa cum laude ; western arkansas ballet ; summer programs at joffrey midwest , ballet austin , tulsa ballet , and cincinnati ballet\n3 . since its inception , cincinnati ballet has performed 317 different ballets by 105 choreographers .\ndaniel durrett , artist of the company from : cincinnati , ohio training : cincinnati ballet otto m . budig academy ; houston ballet ii ; houston ballet apprentice professional experience : houston ballet corps de ballet ( 2016 ) recognitions : awards at the indianapolis international ballet competition ( 2015 ) and youth america grand prix ( 2013 )\ncincinnati\u2019s music hall is one of the most beautiful performance spaces in the country . cincinnati ballet takes the stage for three performances in this historic building .\ntraining & experience : b . f . a . in ballet from the university of utah and scholarship member of utah ballet ; iowa ballet academy ; guest artist at iowa dance theatre ; summer programs at pacific northwest ballet , american ballet theatre , joffrey ballet on full scholarship , ballet west , nashville ballet and ballet met\ngale , oliver m . they helped shape our city . cincinnati , oh : cincinnati oral history foundation , 1992 .\nwhen organizing founders nancy bauer , virginia garrett and myrl laurence first chartered the company as \u201ccincinnati civic ballet\u201d in 1958 , it was a definite newcomer compared to the other major arts organizations in cincinnati , ohio . the cincinnati art museum was founded in 1886 , the cincinnati symphony orchestra in 1895 , and the cincinnati opera in 1920 .\n13 . cincinnati civic ballet ' s premiere performance was on march 15 , 1964 , in wilson auditorium on the university of cincinnati ' s main campus .\nwith a medium size company like cincinnati ballet , they sometimes get their shot at starring roles .\nseveral new dancers join cincinnati ballet from across the u . s . and abroad , including two individuals promoted through cincinnati ballet\u2019s second company : michael mengden and naomi tanioka , joining as apprentices .\ncolorado ballet\u2019s new corps de ballet dancers include : mackenzie dessens , formerly with cincinnati ballet\u2019s second company ; megan dillon , who previously danced charlotte ballet 2 and ballet met 2 ; sarah tryon , formerly with sarasota ballet ; and bryce lee , who danced in colorado ballet\u2019s studio company before his promotion into the company .\nshe has had a hand in the beginning of a lot of things in cincinnati ,\nms . hughes says .\nbefore there was cincinnati ballet , there was cincinnati civic ballet , which she helped establish . she recommended oleg sabline to ( the university of cincinnati college - conservatory of music ) .\ntraining & experience : b . f . a . in ballet performance from the university of utah and member of utah ballet ; corvallis academy of ballet ; summer programs at atlanta ballet , american ballet theatre , and ballet west\nballet toybox february 18 , 2012 | aronoff center for the arts for one performance only , cincinnati ballet offers a diverse program of classical and contemporary ballet selections designed to delight families and introduce children to ballet . at 50 minutes and $ 25 per ticket , ballet toybox is an easy and affordable way to experience cincinnati ballet with the whole family .\nalso serving as an apprentice , william britt hillard joins cincinnati ballet for the upcoming season . a native of florida , hillard has previously danced with richmond ballet and carolina ballet .\nother new principal soloists are eric leedom , longtime principal of the oakland ballet company , and charles flachs , who has danced with cincinnati ballet since 1982 . joseph woeffel from the houston ballet joins ballet west as soloist artist , and several new corps members come from nevada dance theatre , the school of american ballet , pittsburgh ballet , cincinnati and elsewhere .\n. katherine spent summers training with pacific northwest ballet , american ballet theatre , joffrey ballet , ballet west , nashville ballet , ballet met , and korean ballet theatre . with ballet vero beach , ms . eppink has been featured in works by samuel kurkjian , adam schnell , and camilo a . rodriguez .\njohanna bernstein wilt and tobin del cuore rehearsing extremely close . cincinnati ballet / wcpo photo by peter kasprzycki\ncincinnati ballet\u2019s dynamic new logo and brand identity is the most significant change to the organization\u2019s visual identity in more than 15 years . it is the product of a partnership with cincinnati - based , global brand design agency , lpk . the lpk team drew its inspiration from insights shared by key cincinnati ballet stakeholders and community members , creating a representation as to how cincinnati ballet fits into both the global dance sphere and the cincinnati community .\ntraining & experience : b . f . a in ballet performance from friends university ; rogers ballet ; summer programs at next generation ballet and oklahoma city ballet\nvan dyck agrees . she may have been surprised that morgan came to cincinnati . but she totally understands why cincinnati adores her .\nimagine it\u2019s 1998 . cincinnati ballet is performing val caniparoli\u2019s choreography for a full - length story ballet \u2014 the exquisite 1995 lady of the camellias .\nthe piece was originally choreographed by alejandro cerrudo of hubbard street dance company . here in cincinnati the dance is repeated by tobin del cuore with soloists of the cincinnati ballet .\n5 . contrary to popular belief , famed ballerina suzanne farrell , who left cincinnati in 1960 and became george balanchine ' s muse at the new york city ballet , was never a member of cincinnati civic ballet . she visited cincinnati and performed on the same bill as ccb on more than one occasion . and in 2007 , her own company \u2013 suzanne farrell ballet \u2013 engaged in a few joint performances with cincinnati ballet .\n. she also performed with milwaukee ballet ii , houston ballet , nevada ballet theater , ballet tucson , earthen vessels , and hopestone dance company . her repertoire includes\nexplore the new cincinnati ballet in our latest video as maizyalet vel\u00e1zquez ( senior soloist ) and taylor carrasco ( corps de ballet ) use their bodies as brushes , blending paint and ballet .\ncourtney connor jones is a fanciful eaglet is cincinnati ballet ' s\nalice ( in wonderland ) .\nphoto : cincinnati ballet ' s chisako oga as sugar plum fairy and cervilio miguel amaso as her cavalier .\nmarisa anne keller , originally from pennsylvania , joins cincinnati ballet from pacific northwest ballet . she has trained at pacific northwest ballet school and school of american ballet . keller will serve as an apprentice for the 2004 - 05 season .\nboston ballet in balanchine\u2019s copp\u00e9lia , with jonathan mcphee and the boston ballet orchestra . photo by ernesto galan , courtesy boston ballet\nadiarys almeida joins cincinnati ballet from havana , cuba where she was a member of ballet nacional de cuba ( national ballet of cuba ) . almeida received her dance training from the national school of\nfeaturing internationally renowned guest faculty , cincinnati ballet has two summer intensive programs designed to take your dancing to new levels of excellence . cincinnati ballet faculty tour the nation to audition promising students . click below to learn more !\nhow nuts ? consider this . as part of their current subscription seasons , the four largest ballet companies in this region \u2013 cincinnati ballet , balletmet columbus , louisville ballet and pittsburgh ballet theatre \u2013 have announced a total of 41 ballets .\nthe cincinnati ballet\u2019s academy staff works to ensure the professional and artistic growth of otto m . budig academy students .\ncincinnati ballet ' s kaplan new works series runs september 14 - 24 at the aronoff center for the arts .\nfranklin restaged the two remaining extant movements from seventh symphony two seasons later , aided by cincinnati ballet\u2019s principal ballet mistress and former cincinnati ballet dancer johanna bernstein wilt , who researched and recreated all three seventh symphony movements from the original 16 mm film with coaching from franklin .\nvictoria morgan , artistic director and ceo , cincinnati ballet , center , works with corps de ballet dancer joshua bodden as she teaches a class to dancers .\nfinally , cincinnati and ballet west are teaming up to present a world premiere this season , a new production of carmina burana . this groundbreaking collaboration marks the first of its kind in cincinnati ballet history . choreographed by nicolo fonte , carmina burana will premiere at ballet west in salt lake city on november 3 , and with cincinnati ballet on february 8 , performed with the cincinnati symphony orchestra and the may festival chorus at music hall . fonte is known for his daring and original approach to choreography , and has worked with esteemed companies such as the dutch national ballet , houston ballet , royal danish ballet , and pacific northwest ballet .\ncincinnati ballet hires vsa of ohio , the state organization on arts and disability , to provide their services to those with impaired sight during specific performances . please contact cincinnati ballet box office for information on when services will be available .\ntraining & experience : b . f . a . in dance from university of cincinnati\u2019s college - conservatory of music ; columbus city ballet school , merit scholarship at orlando ballet school ; summer program at american ballet theater ; member of rochester city ballet\ncincinnati ballet is looking for talented young performers to be a part of this timeless holiday tradition . auditions for the nutcracker will be held at 1555 central parkway , cincinnati , ohio 45214 .\nthank you for the correction , milosr . aaron robison also danced with the birmingham royal ballet and corella ballet before joining houston ballet .\n20 . carmon deleone has been cincinnati ballet ' s music director for 45 of the company ' s 50 years .\nyou could forgive people if they were skeptical when victoria morgan was named artistic director of cincinnati ballet in february 1997 .\nbetter than sundbeck , who ' s in her 11th year as a professional , the last three with cincinnati ballet .\n17 . several cincinnati ballet dancers have gone on to distinguished careers as artistic directors of ballet companies . among them : marcelo angelini ( tulsa ballet ) , stephen mills ( austin ballet ) , kevin ward ( dayton contemporary dance company ) and christophe maraval ( naples ballet ) . former dancer john nelson is now executive director of houston ballet .\n31 . dance classes at cincinnati ballet aren ' t limited to ballet . in fact , the most popular single class the ballet offers is rhythm & motion , an enormously engaging combination of dance and exercise .\n\u2022 patric palkens is joining the boston ballet as a member of the corps de ballet .\nchoreographer william soleau and richmond ballet apprentice whitley saffron work on his newly - commissioned ballet .\ngelfin began her ballet training with lisa collins vidnovic at metropolitan ballet academy . gelfin joined cincinnati ballet as new dancer for the 2014 and in february was promoted to corps de ballet . gelfin was promoted to senior soloist in 2017 , and principal in 2018 .\ntraining & experience : b . f . a . in dance from the university of cincinnati college - conservatory of music ; akjun ballet theatre ; central pennsylvania youth ballet\nbring a group to the ballet and save money ! cincinnati ballet offers you the unique opportunity to bring your group to a performance . ( minimum of 10 people )\nrich with history , cincinnati ballet continues to thrill audiences with unparalleled performances . the company is a major part of cincinnati\u2019s growing metropolis . from excellence on stage to outreach in local schools and community , cincinnati ballet takes pride in the fact that it is an integral part of the culture of the city . read more\n12 . cincinnati civic ballet was officially chartered by the state of ohio in 1958 , five years before that first audition .\nonce a year cincinnati ballet holds an audition tour around the united states to find the best new talent for company contracts .\nall body defined equipment is provided onsite at the cincinnati ballet center . students are encouraged to bring their own water bottle .\nhappy 4th of july from your friends at cincinnati ballet ! wishing you a wonderful , safe and fun - filled holiday .\ncincinnati ballet artistic director and ceo victoria morgan leads a rehearsal of \u201cfrisch\u2019s presents the nutcracker\u201d at the aronoff center in 2008 .\namador danced with the national ballet of cuba as a corps de ballet dancer and corifeo ( demi - soloist ) before joining cincinnati ballet in 2004 as a soloist . he was promoted to senior soloist in 2005 and principal dancer in 2006 , and has danced numerous lead roles in full - length ballets throughout his extensive career at cincinnati ballet .\n10 . in 1974 , the year that cincinnati ballet performed its first production of\nthe nutcracker ,\na 12 - year - old named victoria morgan was performing the leading role of clara with salt lake city ' s ballet west . today , morgan is artistic director and ceo of cincinnati ballet .\ntwo years ago , he accepted an apprenticeship with houston ballet . he liked cincinnati . but houston has twice as many dancers and a larger budget that enables it to offer 44 weeks of annual employment as opposed to the 34 weeks offered by cincinnati ballet .\nthis isn\u2019t dahlhoff\u2019s first time with cincinnati ballet . the former trainee with san francisco ballet spent the 2012 - 13 season as a cincinnati ballet apprentice before heading off to new york city . there , she danced as part of the alvin ailey american dance theater\u2019s professional division and graduated cum laude from fordham university .\ngreat dancers require great teachers . students at sf ballet school are taught by dancers who held illustrious careers performing with american ballet theatre , new york city ballet , boston ballet , joffrey ballet , english national ballet , and sf ballet , among others . our prestigious faculty is joined from time to time by current sf ballet company members and artistic staff , as well as renowned guest teaching artists .\nother than cincinnati ballet , where seven of the 15 ballets have been choreographed by women , there was just one other female - choreographed ballet announced ; twyla tharp\u2019s \u201cin the upper room , \u201d to be performed by louisville ballet .\npakharev has danced with the rebecca davis dance company in philadelphia and continues guest performing for ballet tech of ohio , lafeyette ballet theatre , miami valley dance company , northern cincinnati youth ballet ( ncyb ) and more . he is also a founding member of show ballet castalia , a cincinnati - based company providing dance entertainment for parties , holidays , and special events .\nview the nutcracker 2017 kids cast cincinnati ballet is looking for talented young performers to be a part of this timeless holiday tradition . auditions for the nutcracker will be held at 1555 central parkway , cincinnati , ohio 45214 . download young performers auditions information sheet . currently enrolled cincinnati ballet otto m . budig academy students only a $ 20 [ \u2026 ]\ncincinnati ballet\u2019s james gilmer and abigail morwood at a dress rehearsal of \u201ccinderella\u201d in february 2016 . they have both since left the company .\non aug . 1 , hairston and grubbs stepped into new roles as the dean and principal , respectively , of cincinnati ballet\u2019s academy .\nalexandra hoffman is a native of cleveland , ohio . she was trained by ana lobe and attended summer programs at central pennsylvania youth ballet , nashville ballet , and louisville ballet . before joining ballet vero beach , ms . hoffman was a trainee at louisville ballet .\nwhy the students ? well , that\u2019s related to the other good news , likely to have a significant and lasting impact on cincinnati ballet .\nthe title piece of cincinnati ballet\u2019s march 18 - 19 performances at the aronoff center is the company premiere of \u201cwild sweet love , \u201d choreographed by trey mcintyre . seen here is a scene from a performance of the work by sacramento ballet , featuring ( from left ) ava chatterson , stefan calka and former cincinnati ballet dancer lauryn winterhalder . also on cincinnati ballet\u2019s program are george balanchine\u2019s \u201cwho cares ? \u201d and edwaard liang\u2019s \u201cage of innocence , \u201d performed by balletmet columbus .\ncincinnati ballet ' s biography : 50 facts to know our ballet has graced stages for 50 years . look back on the building blocks of its history . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nin honor of # worldballetday , we took on the challenge to dance anywhere ! cincinnati ballet dancers james gilmer and christina laforgia took to the streets of cincinnati to perform gabriel gaffney smith\u2019s \u201cuntitled\u201d in some of our favorite neighborhood spots .\nchristian griggs - drane performs gerald arpino\u2019s \u201clight rain\u201d with demi trezona as part of a 2016 performance by the grand rapids ballet . griggs - drane joins cincinnati ballet this season as a new dancer .\nwhen cincinnati ballet artistic director victoria morgan announced the casting for \u201clady of the camellias , \u201d which opens friday , it raised a few eyebrows .\njohn david back shares his unique ( and hilarious ) perspective on experiencing cincinnati ballet for the first time . this article contains some strong language .\nretired cincinnati ballet soloist dawn kelley will join hairston and grubbs in the academy\u2019s leadership as she is promoted from academy teacher to assistant academy principal .\nmatthew griffin is joining the cincinnati ballet as an apprentice . he is seen during a photo shoot when he was a student at butler university .\noga trained at san francisco ballet school on a full scholarship and was named a san francisco ballet company apprentice before joining cincinnati ballet for the 2016 - 2017 season . she was promoted to soloist in september 2016 and principal for the 2017 - 2018 season .\n\u00e9toile founding member kay geiger , president of pnc bank for greater cincinnati and northern kentucky .\nyeatmans cove park , on the ohio river , cincinnati , ohio , u . s .\nbegan her ballet training at omaha theater ballet school of dance . she spent summers training with the renowned pacific northwest ballet and ballet austin . she also trained in banff , canada . ms . goodwillie appeared in numerous omaha theater ballet productions as both a student and apprentice , including\nanders southerland is from seattle , washington . his ballet training began as the result of a public school outreach class and was recruited into the prestigious school at pacific northwest ballet . prior to joining ballet vero beach he was a member of houston ballet ii and milwaukee ballet ii .\n39 . cincinnati ballet ' s costumes are stored in a series of cavern - like storage areas in the basement of the cincinnati ballet center at 1555 central parkway . built by windisch - muhlhauser brewing co . , the rooms were later home to the lion brewery and the burger brewing co .\ncorp de ballet dancer jake casey choreographed his new work , \u201crecursus\u201d on the cincinnati ballet second company for the 2015 inaugural choreography workshop . the piece has been accepted into the reverb dance festival taking place november 6 - 8 at the baruch performing arts center in new york city . casey , along with cincinnati ballet dancers taylor carrasco , james [ \u2026 ]\nrich with history , cincinnati ballet continues to thrill audiences with unparalleled performances . the company is a major part of cincinnati ' s growing metropolis . from excellence on stage to outreach in local schools and community , the cincinnati ballet takes pride in the fact that it is an integral part of the culture of the city . classical , modern and children ' s productions run september through april .\n35 . during each run of\nfrisch ' s presents the nutcracker ,\ncincinnati ballet uses approximately 100 pounds of\nsnow\nper show .\nshe was surprised that although ballet west is larger ( total of 40 dancers to cincinnati ' s 34 ) her local group proved to be stronger .\ncarter , alfred george washington . t he old court house : reminiscences and anecdotes of the courts and bar of cincinnati . cincinnati , oh : p . g . thomson , 1880 .\nbelieve it or not , cincinnati ballet is a 501 ( 3 ) c registered non - profit organization . we rely heavily on our loving patrons to support our mission every season . there are many ways to donate to cincinnati ballet both as an individual or on the corporate level . all donations to cincinnati ballet are tax deductible . contact director of development sara pomeroy for more information at 513 - 562 - 1112 or spomeroy @ urltoken or donate online .\nan october 1997 cincinnati magazine article introducing morgan to the city carried a headline that summed up the uncertainty : \u201cwith the arrival of a new artistic director at the cincinnati ballet , there\u2019s just one question in everyone\u2019s mind . will she stay ? \u201d\nthe taft theatre itself has long been the home of a wide array of acts , including vaudeville performances and theatrical tours\u2014in fact , the taft housed broadway in cincinnati before the organization moved to the aronoff . today the taft continues to be a versatile home for cincinnati children\u2019s theatre , contemporary rock bands and comedy acts , and\u2014soon ! \u2014the cincinnati symphony , cincinnati pops and may festival .\nit\u2019s about the same time , says morgan , that she really fell in love with cincinnati .\ncincinnati ballet is proud to offer accessible seating in all performance venues . please indicate your requirements when purchasing tickets , and we will gladly accommodate your needs .\ncincinnati ballet will perform lady of the camellias 8 p . m . saturday and 2 and 8 p . m . sunday . more info : urltoken .\nkay began her training at the international ballet academy in her hometown of fort lauderdale . in 2012 , she became a member of the sarasota ballet , where she was promoted to the corps de ballet the following year . on july 1 , she married edward gonzalez , who is joining cincinnati ballet this season as a senior soloist .\nromeo began his training with the central pennsylvania youth ballet , home of the vaunted carlisle project , which seeks to develop new generations of ballet choreographers . later , he moved on to the school of american ballet and boston ballet , where he was promoted to the corps de ballet in 2014 .\n29 . before victoria morgan became artistic director of cincinnati ballet in 1997 , she briefly worked in commercial real estate in san francisco . before that , of course , she had a distinguished career as a principal dancer with ballet west and the san francisco ballet and a decade as resident choreographer and ballet mistress of the san francisco opera .\nnora carr is a native of burnt hills , new york . she holds a b . f . a in dance from the university of cincinnati college - conservatory of music . nora attended summer programs at american ballet theater , central pennsylvania youth ballet , and miami city ballet .\ncincy ballet ' s victoria morgan : the woman who changed everything you could forgive people if they were skeptical when victoria morgan was named artistic director of cincinnati ballet in february 1997 . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nalso new to the company is apprentice jake casey ( ballet idaho ) , joining samantha nagy - chow , daniel powers and khris santos , who were promoted to apprentice from cbii , cincinnati ballet ' s second company .\ni really love the sensuality of his movement ,\nsays cincinnati ballet artistic director victoria morgan .\nit ' s very organic and aggressive\u2014an interesting combination .\nborn , raised and trained in cuba , gonzalez defected from the national ballet of cuba during a 2013 tour of the united states . it\u2019s a story much like the one that brought principal dancer cervilio miguel amador to the cincinnati ballet 10 years earlier . since his arrival in the u . s . , gonzalez has danced with the sarasota ballet in florida . he is married to dancer abbey kay , who joins cincinnati ballet as an apprentice .\ncincinnati ballet\u2019s \u00e9toile group continues to bring together our very own superstar women from throughout cincinnati to connect , network , celebrate , and support each other via exclusive events and behind - the - scenes interactions with today\u2019s outstanding female choreographers , dancers , and community leaders .\nthe cincinnati ballet second company is a group of talented , pre - professional dancers who come from around the world to study at cincinnati ballet and perform alongside cincinnati ballet\u2019s company dancers . second company dancers can be found in the studio from 9 : 00 am to 6 : 00 pm every weekday , rehearsing and dancing with the company dancers , and in schools , community centers , churches , nursing homes and more , sharing the joy of dance throughout our region . with a focus on engaging audiences of all ages , second company dancers reach over 20 , 000 students and community members annually and serve as the education outreach ambassadors for cincinnati ballet .\nfrom modest beginnings , cincinnati came to be known as the\nqueen city of the west . \u201d\nphilip glass , who served as one of the cincinnati symphony orchestra ' s creative directors last season .\nis an ohio native and former member of rochester city ballet . she received her ballet training from columbus city ballet school and university of cincinnati conservatory of music . she attended summer intensives with american ballet theatre in new york city , trained on merit scholarship at orlando ballet school in florida , and participated in youth american grand prix , competing twice in its new york city finals . she has performed balanchine works including\none is that grubbs and hairston haven\u2019t quite left the stage yet . they will give a series of farewell performances as part of cincinnati ballet\u2019s \u201cdirector\u2019s cut\u201d series , sept . 16 - 17 . they will perform selections from \u201craymonda , \u201d with level 7 students from the company\u2019s otto m . budig academy , with a few members of cincinnati ballet\u2019s second company taking the corps de ballet roles .\nthe kaplan new works series has become a cincinnati institution , bringing innovation and world premiere pieces to audiences for over a decade . hear from artistic director victoria morgan on the genesis and impact of new works on the community as well as the cincinnati ballet dancers themselves .\ngiven my total obsession , one could probably guess that i would donate the money to cincinnati ballet . i would do that because they deserve it and need it !\nstudents should bring their own yoga mat . if they don\u2019t own one , cincinnati ballet has several available for use . students should also bring their own water bottle .\nhappy 4th of july from your friends at cincinnati ballet ! wishing you a wonderful , safe and fun - filled holiday . melissa gelfin ; photography : peter mueller urltoken\nwe strive to make tickets convenient and affordable . tickets may be purchased at cincinnati ballet box office at 1555 central parkway , over the phone at 513 - 621 - 5282 or online at urltoken or my . urltoken . cincinnati ballet is not responsible for the price or authenticity of tickets purchased through unauthorized venues , scalpers or websites .\nthe ballet\u2019s drama is gloriously pushed along with a romantic score by fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric chopin . music director carmon deleone conducts the cincinnati symphony orchestra , a pianist and two vocalists .\ntraining & experience : b . f . a . in ballet from the university of oklahoma , summa cum laude ; ballet nouveau colorado ; summer programs at kansas city ballet , burklyn ballet theatre , boulder jazz dance workshop , and paul taylor dance company\n\u201ccincinnati ballet is creating some of the most delightfully inventive and exciting work among dance companies , \u201d says lpk\u2019s senior creative director , alan kaster . \u201clpk is thrilled to have partnered with the ballet to give them a brand mark and design assets that reflect that spirit . \u201d cincinnati ballet will continue to roll out the new look in the weeks leading up to the season\u2019s opening on september 14 .\non sunday , march 20 , members of cincinnati ballet ii will perform a one - hour program called \u201cballet toybox . \u201d it is a fully produced stage performance intended for children 3 - 12 . all tickets are $ 20 .\nin this exclusive documentary , wcpo arts and entertainment reporter matt peiken brings you inside this rarified world and follows the six cincinnati ballet second company dancers through the 2013 - 14 season as they chase their first jobs in professional ballet .\nwyatt payne is from wichita , kansas . he holds a b . f . a in ballet performance from friends university . he attended summer programs at oklahoma city ballet and next generation ballet .\nbegan her training in classical ballet at corvallis academy of ballet in corvallis , oregon . she trained during summers with atlanta ballet , american ballet theatre , and ballet west . she is a graduate of the university of utah where she received her b . f . a . in ballet performance . during her time in salt lake city , she performed as a 3 - year member of the university\u2019s resident company , utah ballet , where she danced in\nsvetlana zakharova and denis rodkin in bolshoi ballet ' s\nswan lake .\nphoto by damir yusupov , courtesy bolshoi ballet .\ndenver \u2013 colorado ballet promoted one of its corps de ballet dancers to soloist dancer , added a new principal and four new corps de ballet members for a total of 30 professional company dancers .\nthe kaplan new works series is cincinnati ballet\u2019s annual contribution to the world of dance . this season - opening production consistently brings audacious new artistic movement to the studio stage .\ngrubbs has danced lead roles in classical and contemporary works during his time with the cincinnati ballet including \u201cmozart\u2019s requiem , \u201d \u201cromeo and juliet\u201d and \u201cin the upper room . \u201d\nthis weekend cincinnati ballet ' s corps will be called on more than usual , featuring importantly in three works , including george balanchine ' s challenging\nconcerto barocco .\nfour of the five cuban ballet dancers who defected in october during a 20 - city tour of the united states are headed to jobs in cincinnati this summer and fall .\nsix new dancers join cincinnati ballet\u2019s second company this season , including daniel baldwin , jonathan carter , zoe donnenfield , yu ting huang , ethan kimbrell , and megumi nishimori .\nwhatever your taste in music , theater or art , there ' s something for everyone in cincinnati usa .\n19 . other former company members have gone on to careers as funeral directors , cake makers , country singers , attorneys and , in one case , a manufacturer of ballet shoes . after he left cincinnati ballet , fu xijun founded kentucky ballet theatre in lexington and , in 1996 , launched fuzi shoes , a small but influential supplier of ballet shoes headquartered near seattle .\nrachel smith was born in plymouth , massachusetts . she was trained at the boston ballet school and attended the graduate program at pittsburgh ballet theatre . she previously danced as a trainee at nashville ballet .\ncasting and programming subject to change . copyright 2018 ballet theatre foundation , inc . american ballet theatre and abt are registered trademarks of ballet theatre foundation , inc . privacy policy terms of use website feedback\n36 . cincinnati civic ballet ' s first ballet master , joseph levinoff , instituted a system of fines for the dancers . no hairnet , 10 cents . no headband , 10 cents . and tardiness ? you guess it \u2013 10 cents .\nnow more than ever , ballet companies are searching for creative ways to build revenue . one tactic has stood out : patrons choosing to donate via the sponsorship of a particular dancer . often implemented by large troupes like american ballet theatre ( all of its principals and most soloists have sponsors ) , the trend has now reached smaller companies such as cincinnati ballet and carolina ballet .\noriginally from lewisberry , pa , heather thomas began dancing with pennsylvania regional ballet before moving to toronto and graduating from canada ' s national ballet school . she has also trained and worked with the joffrey academy of dance in chicago , cincinnati ballet , and balletmet columbus . some of her favourite performances with alberta ballet include ben stevenson ' s dracula and ji\u0159\u00ed kyli\u00e1n ' s forgotten land . this is heather ' s fifth season with alberta ballet .\nthe problem , she recognizes today , is that she didn\u2019t really know who she was as an artistic director . or what kind of company cincinnati ballet could or should be .\ncritically acclaimed and warmly welcomed by audiences during their last collaborative effort in 2011 entitled infamous love songs , cincinnati ballet & over the rhine live promises to captivate audiences yet again .\n10 cincinnati ballet dancers who left . . . and what they\u2019re up to you won ' t be seeing these faces around this year . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nbesides the classes at its own cincinnati ballet otto m . budig academy , the company has its first steps residency program . every fall , academy teachers provide six - week workshops for third - graders in 15 - 20 cincinnati schools , many of them regarded as at - risk students .\n\u00a9 2018 cincinnati usa regional tourism network \u0095 50 e . rivercenter blvd . suite 1100 \u0095 covington , ky 41011\ne tailored to young children ( 3 - 11 ) . it was our 3 year old ' s first cincinnati\nskyline view of cincinnati , ohio . greene line wharf lies at the foot of sycamore street at the mouth of the licking river in cincinnati , ohio . this photograph was taken from the kentucky side of the ohio river .\nsometimes we overlook what she has done . the fact that she kept the company afloat \u2013 during the great recession \u2013 with live music , no less \u2013 is something we take for granted here in cincinnati . but since 2000 , the united states has seen a raft of substantial ballet companies disappear . cleveland ballet folded in 2000 , followed by indianapolis\u2019 ballet internationale ( 2005 ) , ohio ballet ( 2006 ) and ballet pacifica ( 2007 ) . the much - lauded cedar lake contemporary ballet folded last year . and just a few months ago , ballet san jose \u2013 renamed silicon valley ballet \u2013 went belly up . there are plenty of others , as well .\n8 . cincinnati ballet ' s version of\nthe nutcracker\nis now called\nfrisch ' s presents the nutcracker ,\nbecause from the very first performance in 1974 , cincinnati - based frisch ' s restaurants inc . has been the ballet ' s primary sponsor . it is one of the longest - lasting examples of corporate sponsorship in american arts history .\nvictoria morgan , artistic director and ceo of cincinnati ballet , works with dancers during a dress rehearsal for her new production of \u201cfrisch\u2019s presents the nutcracker , \u201d which premiered in 2011 .\ncincinnati ballet is looking for talented young performers to be a part of our production of king arthur\u2019s camelot . open auditions for boys will be held sunday , november 13 , 2016 .\n\u201cit\u2019s like being on a tightrope , \u201d says victoria morgan , cincinnati ballet\u2019s artistic director and ceo . \u201ci always wonder what last - minute surprises will be waiting for me . \u201d\nour goal is to connect people with the best local experts . we scored ballet teachers on more than 25 variables across five categories , and analysed the results to give you a hand - picked list of the best ballet teachers in cincinnati , oh .\nkathleen dahlhoff , who joins cincinnati ballet as a new dancer . here she is seen rehearsing \u201cspinae , \u201d choreographed by myles thatcher . dahlhoff and wei wang , behind her , performed the work as part of the ballet asteras gala in tokyo in 2012 .\nin the fall of 2017 , the cincinnati symphony , cincinnati pops , cincinnati opera , cincinnati ballet and may festival will all return to the newly renovated music hall . patrons will be able to stand in that gorgeous grand foyer on that historic red slate floor and see the beautiful , original detail of the ceiling ' s plaster rosettes . springer auditorium will look better than ever ; the painted fresco and chandelier will remain prominently in the center of the coffered ceiling , and all of that room ' s exquisite architectural detail will remain .\nthe program offers paid positions for students to train alongside dancers , the next step up in the company hierarchy . before becoming apprentices , beaton , who is from austin , texas , and saffron , who is from morgantown , w . va . , had been trainees with the richmond ballet while smith , who is from cincinnati , was a trainee with the cincinnati ballet .\nbegan her training at ballet arts in tucson , arizona under the direction of mary - beth cabana . she spent summers training on full scholarship at pacific northwest ballet , houston ballet , and ballet tucson . as a marshall thurber scholarship recipient at burklyn ballet theater , amaris performed in edinburgh , scotland at fringe festival where she performed a featured role in robert royce\u2019s\nartisan cheese shop with the goal of introducing cincinnati to cheese that is produced here while supporting local farmers and cheesemakers .\nmusic : franz schubert\u2019s symphony no . 2 in b flat , d . 125 , performed by the cincinnati symphony orchestra\ncincinnati magazine is the definitive guide to living well in greater cincinnati , connecting sophisticated , educated readers with the region\u2019s most interesting people , cultural issues , food , arts , fashion , and history via print , digital , and events .\nin 1989 , she was given a key to the city of cincinnati , and a bicentennial plaque was placed at the site of her first ballet studio . one of the first to teach ballet to football players , she was featured in sports illustrated in 1977 .\ntaryn nowels is in her fifth season with alberta ballet . she is from huntington beach , ca , where she attended orange county dance center from the age of three . she furthered her training through courses at san francisco ballet , american ballet theatre , and the school of american ballet . prior to joining alberta ballet , taryn was part of the professional trainee division at ballet west under full scholarship , and was an apprentice with oregon ballet theatre . taryn has performed in numerous productions with alberta ballet , including one of the leading roles in jean grand - ma\u00eetre\u2019s balletlujah ! .\nseeing the world ' s greatest ballet companies and comparing their styles and personalities is a ballet lover ' s dream . on october 4 , fans will have the chance to do just that as five companies participate in the third annual 23 - hour live - streaming event known as world ballet day live . the royal ballet , the australian ballet , san francisco ballet , bolshoi ballet and national ballet of canada will throw open their doors for four hours each of classes , rehearsals , interviews and backstage preparations on worldballetday . com . each host company will also show a prerecorded video package of two or three other ballet companies roughly in their time zone .\nramos was born in camag\u00fcey , cuba and trained at the national ballet school , dancing with jeune ballet de france and ballet de l ' op\u00e9ra national de paris after winning the gold medal at the paris international ballet competition in 1998 . he joined english national ballet as a soloist in 1999 and was promoted to senior soloist in 2000 , then principal dancer in 2003 . he danced with enb until 2008 when he joined the australian ballet as a principal artist , where he remained until april 2013 . he danced at the xviii international ballet festival in miami in september 2013 , spent several months guesting with companies in europe and the usa and joined the cincinnati ballet as principal dancer in july 2014 . he joins colorado ballet for the 2015 - 2016 season as a principal dancer .\nperformances in the ball park will include african drumming from bi - okoto , dance by the cincinnati ballet cbii company , \u201ccasey at the bat\u201d and \u201cwho\u2019s on first ? \u201d by cincinnati shakespeare company , songs from the musical \u201cfootloose ! \u201d by cincinnati young people\u2019s theater , and singer / songwriter tracy walker . cincinnati art museum and visionaries and voices will provide hands - on arts activities and games , and pones , inc . will teach a fun dance routine . southern gateway chorus will sing \u201ctake me out to the ballgame\u201d at the seventh inning stretch .\nby staying in cincinnati , morgan has reigned over a period that has seen its share of tumult and triumphs , crises and conquests . but as she begins her 20th season as cincinnati ballet\u2019s leader \u2013 the season opens sept . 16 \u2013 she can look to a list of accomplishments that would make any business leader proud . she has grown cincinnati ballet into one of the nation\u2019s most stable ballet companies . it is operating in the black . there is no deficit . and its endowment , while a modest $ 11 million , has more than tripled in the past three years .\njay goodlett , former cincinnati ballet senior soloist , was not the first african - american dancer with the company . but in the course of the 17 years he danced with cincinnati ballet - he retired in 2008 - he achieved a level of popularity that few dancers can ever dream of . he\u2019s seen here in septime webre\u2019s \u201cpeter pan , \u201d performed during the 2004 - 2005 season .\nalso of note were two groundbreaking collaborations between cincinnati ballet and balletmet columbus . together , to great acclaim , the companies presented balanchine\u2019s jewels ( 2003 ) and stars and stripes ( 2006 ) .\ncaniparoli was in cincinnati in late september to watch the ballet\u2019s new works program and some company classes . he said there are 10 principal characters that need to be strong to tell the story .\nand plan they did . hairston taught regularly at the budig academy and at oliver arana\u2019s northern cincinnati youth ballet studio in mason . grubbs , too , had been teaching in the budig academy .\nsix new dancers are coming in as artists of the company : daniel durett and michael ryan also hail from houston ballet and chrystyn fentroy is leaving dance theatre of harlem after five years with the company . jessica burrows is an alumna of both national ballet of canada and hong kong ballet , patric palkens is coming from cincinnati ballet and haley schwan previously danced for staatsballett berlin , twyla tharp and emery lecrone dance .\nfor many up - and - coming black dancers , big - city options like lines ballet ( san francisco ) or the newly resurrected dance theatre of harlem have more appeal than dancing in a medium - sized midwestern company like cincinnati ballet or balletmet columbus or louisville .\ntypically , dancers in professional ballet companies are offered one - year contracts . so the potential for change is always there . two of the 10 dancers leaving cincinnati ballet were not offered contracts to return this season . but the eight others left of their own volition .\nthe highlight of our 50th season comes in february when we bring you a major , world premiere ballet based on the legendary tale of king arthur\u2019s camelot . the brand - new work includes costumes by sandra woodall , one of the dance world\u2019s most sought - after designers , an original musical composition by john estacio and sets by joe tilford , familiar to cincinnati audiences through his long - time relationship with cincinnati playhouse in the park . complete with magic , projections , puppets , jousting and all things camelot , this will be cincinnati ballet\u2019s biggest full - length ballet adventure in decades .\nsee boston ballet in obsidian tear , november 3\u201312 . tickets go on sale sept . 5 . for more information , visit the boston ballet webpage .\n- the guts of a ballet company . they get little press and few starring roles , but a ballet company couldn ' t exist without them .\nnew principal dancer aaron robison has most recently been a principal dancer with houston ballet . new soloist angelo greco has been dancing with la scala ballet .\nvictoria morgan , artistic director and ceo , cincinnati ballet , teaches a class to dancers during the season ' s first rehearsal held at the kaplan studio in over - the - rhine in 2013 .\ncincinnati ballet in come together festival :\nblue until june\n( trey mcintire ) ;\nconcerto barocco\n( george balanchine ) ;\ngraceland\n( jay goodlett and victoria morgan ) .\nafter 14 years with cincinnati ballet , grubbs \u2013 a senior soloist \u2013 is retiring . his longtime onstage partner , principal dancer sarah hairston , is retiring as well . she arrived a year before ."]}
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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 - your tears of joy are contagious\nwill buy their product next time i am able . doing good for people can be good for the bottom line . they have proved it !\ntap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you .\nbrown says\nreally , we were a benefit corporation long before the term was coined . the biggest story here is that a lot of companies , we think , should adopt the goals and values of a b - corp model . you are not only in business to make a profit for your shareholders , but a much larger community that has a stake in what you are doing . this important for your business , but consumers react to it too . it is a growing movement .\nthis piece is part of my businesses with impact series . i ' m highlighting companies that fit within what i consider to be a scope of\nsignificant social impact ,\nmeaning that they exhibit a high degree of operational awareness of corporate responsibility , social capital investments and philanthropy . while my research is not qualitative per se , i am confident about featuring companies doing inspiring things to change the world in real ways . if you have a suggestion for a company or individual to feature , please contact me .\nfirst - person essays , features , interviews and q & as ; about life today .\nstudents witness the principles of an innovative social enterprise in action . by linda chung ' 07 , bottom line .\nas the world\u2019s leading natural and organic grocer we\u2019re all about healthy food and a healthy planet , and we ' ve got bunches of passionate people in our community doing incredible things . join in the conversation !\nto subscribe to whole foods market emails , please continue to urltoken and log in to your account .\ncopyright 2018 whole foods market ip . l . p . new privacy notice | conditions of use | supply chain disclosures | internet based ads site map | site information\nwhole foods market\nis a registered trademark of whole foods market ip , l . p .\ni have a serious sweet tooth and pride myself on knowing almost every baked good within my local whole foods market\u00ae . and lucky me \u2013 the company i\u2019m about to profile combines two things i dearly love \u2013 sweet treats and social missions !\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nper 2 1 / 2 oz - calories : 330kcal | fat : 19 . 00g | carbs : 36 . 00g | protein : 4 . 00g\nper 1 serving - calories : 300kcal | fat : 18 . 00g | carbs : 33 . 00g | protein : 4 . 00g\nper 1 serving - calories : 310kcal | fat : 18 . 00g | carbs : 33 . 00g | protein : 4 . 00g\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\n' ' true meditation must be realized in all daily activities , no matter how complex , ' ' said sensei glassman , a former aerospace engineer who was installed last june as the first american abbot of the buddhist community . members of the community practice the intense form of silent meditation known as za - zen for several hours each day at their riverdale headquarters . ' ' 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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", "topic": 30}], "title": "degica", "paragraphs": ["copyright \u00a9 2005 - 2015 degica co . , ltd . all rights reserved .\nheadquartered in tokyo , japan , degica is a leading provider of ecommerce and payment solutions .\nmore information more information on degica games , our logo & relevant media are available here .\nit\u2019s safe to say that cave isn\u2019t done yet and neither is degica . stay tuned !\nthere are far more images available for degica games , but these are the ones we felt would be most useful to you . if you have specific requests , please do contact us !\ndegica is a leading provider of japanese digital commerce solutions . our e - commerce and digital payment technologies provide global businesses and developers the access they need to grow and succeed in the japanese market .\nfor customers across japan , getting a chance to experience virtual reality firsthand will become a little easier this month with the release of a new scheduling service by degica . the service allows . . .\ntokyo , august 12 , 2015 \u2013 degica co . , ltd . , japan\u2019s leader in digital e - commerce and payment solutions , today announces the launch of komoju . com , a new payment solution providing one - stop integration . . .\ncave initially focused on arcade games , but in time , they put games out on consoles , mobile , and pc . you may already know cave\u2019s work . that\u2019s right . in fact , as a degica fan , there may already be a cave game in your library as we speak . deathsmiles ? sound familiar ? how about a little game known as mushihimesama ? mm - hmm ! cave doesn\u2019t mess around , and we , at degica , are proud to bring you yet another retina - tickling shmup with dodonpachi resurrection !\neveryone at degica loves japan and cares about how it interacts with the rest of the world . we believe in a borderless world , and want to play a lead role in bringing japan to the world and the world to japan . all of us love games and all things digital and it is in this space that we excel .\ndegica is a tokyo - based publisher specializing in localizing japanese games for the global market . we ' re best known for the rpg maker franchise and shooting games such as mushihimesama , shooting love anniversary edition , eschatos wonder pack , and crimzon clover . our goal is to bring you the best games from japan and all around the world !\nfounded by konami alum , toshiaki fujino , in 2002 , triangle service is a small developer with an appreciation for japanese - style games and is responsible for two of degica games previous releases , deltazeal and xiizeal . triangle service\u2019s development has focused primarily on shoot - \u2019em - up games for arcade and home gaming platforms , and they seek to create top shoot - \u2019em - ups .\nfounded by konami alum , toshiaki fujino , in 2002 , triangle service is a small developer with an appreciation for japanese - style games and is responsible for three of degica games previous releases , deltazeal , xiizeal , shmups skill test , and minus zero . triangle service\u2019s development has focused primarily on shoot - \u2019em - up games for arcade and home gaming platforms , and they seek to create top shoot - \u2019em - ups .\ndegica is pleased to announce that the original super - wide - screen shooting game has returned ! dariusburst chronicle saviours is coming to ps4 and vita on november 30th , and steam on december 3rd . dariusburst chronicle saviours is the latest instalment in taito ' s darius series of arcade - style shooting games . blast hordes of alien sea - monsters , and blaze your own trail through branching environments . warning ! ! dariusburst chronicle saviours is approaching fast ! urltoken urltoken urltoken\ndegica is pleased to announce that the occult classic shoot ' em up , deathsmiles , is coming to steam ! deathsmiles\u2019s developer , cave co . , ltd . , is the powerhouse behind revered bullet - hell shoot ' em ups such as mushihimesama , donpachi , espgaluda , and many more ! in deathsmiles , you take the role of one of five angels to defend the magical land of gilverado from an invasion by hell itself ! eradicate this devilish assault in spring 2016 !\ncave isn\u2019t just known for the dodonpachi series , however , they\u2019ve put out a staggering number of bullet - hell games , and \u201ccave\u201d has practically become synonymous with \u201cbullet - hell\u201d . in fact , in 2010 cave was awarded \u201cmost prolific developer of danmaku shooters\u201d by guinness world records . sure , cave has had some interesting and daring forays into genres other than bullet - hell , but they just can\u2019t stay away from those glowing , little , candy - like bullets . cave initially focused on arcade games , but in time , they put games out on consoles , mobile , and pc . you may already know cave\u2019s work . that\u2019s right . in fact , as a degica fan , there may already be a cave game in your library as we speak .\nthe history of japanese shoot ' em up is a big part of the video game history in japan .\nwith the recent slowdown of arcade and console gaming , shoot ' em up also recently have seen a huge loss in momentum .\nhowever , with the arrival of the new planet that is pc gaming , this is slowly evolving .\nthis event is for all shoot ' em up game maker and users , to make thta new planet pc exciting and fun .\nfree choice of ships . however , the following bonus points will be added depending on ship :\n\u203bthese bonus points were decided based on the ship performance and the current worldwide top score for each ship .\nare you looking for a partner to help expand your business in asia ? we can help .\na - train is back , and better than ever . the biggest and best city builder , transport simulation game returns with a host of new features .\nas president of a train company , lead city growth to make your transport business prosper . the retro style , square grid map , and complete tutorials are easy on the newcomer , but veterans will find a challenge !\na throwback to the survival horror and mystery games of the original playstation , back in 1995 faithfully re - creates everything from this forgotten era of games .\ncastle of shikigami is a dark , supernatural vertically - scrolling shoot - \u2019em - up classic . summer , 2005 : tokyo ' s metropolitan police force is investigating an occult serial killer . specialists have been called in to investigate .\ncode of princess offers players an exciting yet unconventional experience , deftly blending the combo - heavy fighting gameplay of beat \u2018em ups with the stat - boosting character customization of rpgs .\njean - jacques gordot woke up to find himself trapped in a red room . a door that won ' t open , a hanging light bulb , scattered wine bottles . and for some reason , this room gives him a feeling of deja vu . . .\nprepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets , bombs , and beams in crimzon clover . from japanese indie developer yotsubane , this retro top - down shooter is a wild ride you won ' t want to miss out on .\ndariusburst chronicle saviours is the latest installment in taito ' s darius series of arcade - style shooting games . blast hordes of alien sea - monsters , and blaze your own trail through branching environments .\nthe legendary bullet - hell shoot - \u2019em - up series has come to steam ! dodonpachi is ressurected after a blissful death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike . tonight we dine in bullet hell !\ntwo nations finally achieve peace , marked by a momentous royal wedding . but just as they seal it with a kiss , a group of soldiers sabotage the wedding and kidnap the bride !\nan alien menace has descended on earth ! defend the world from ufo invasion in this superb arcade shooter from qute . use your weapons effectively , deflect enemy bullets with your shield , and recapture the moon from alien infestation !\neternal destiny is an epic card game inspired by myths and legends , featuring 500 + cards with delightful animation and voice acting ! build a deck with various cards , and defeat your opponents with strategy combining skills , abilities and attributes .\na sequel that isn\u2019t afraid to be different . exzeal is the followup to trizeal remix , but it\u2019s much more than a simple rehash . choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one\u2019s weapon system . will you focus on shooting , sho\nworld famous virtual singer hatsune miku invites you to her vr music game ! aim for the perfect score as she sings and dances to some of her most iconic songs .\nanother vip ticket to japan ' s newest idol group , hop step sing ! , is yours for the taking ! niina , mikasa and shikiri are back with their second single :\nkiss\u00d7kiss\u00d7kiss\n, a melodious love song to follow their debut .\ntake a trip to the beach with the members of hop step sing ! in the third song from our vr idol group , the viewer can be a part of the story ; the conclusion all depends on who you were watching . . . are you ready to join your three singing and dancing\ntwo classic wonderswan games , now on pc ! battle the mysterious judges in judgement silversword . cardinal sins is a score trial marathon , based on the theme of the seven deadly sins . will you face judgement ?\nin a society where having the last word means having power over others , a small party is disrupted by a gentleman who politely issues orders via one - way intercom .\ncomipo ! is a revolutionary new software application that allows anyone to make high quality comics and manga . users can easily create their own unique stories and situations simply by choosing and posing one of the 3d characters included !\ntriangle service\u2019s minus zero is a shooter that focuses on a tried - and - true shoot - \u2019em - up weapon : the lock - on laser . it\u2019s shoot - \u2019em - up purity : just you , your lock - on laser , and a whole bunch of enemies .\nbattle huge\nkoju\nbugs in cave ' s beautiful fantasy shooter , mushihimesama . experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets .\nfollow asuka osachi , a ditzy girl training to become a nurse at teito nursing school . experience her story with her classmates as they discover love , medicine , and adulthood .\noneshot is a surreal top down puzzle / adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities . you are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long - dead sun . the world knows you exist .\nenjoy fast and frantic arcade - style beat ' em up gameplay with cute characters . beat up hordes of weird enemies with awesome special attacks . local co - op and pvp supported for up to 4 players !\nan ancient evil has been set loose , and jonathan cursed in the process . jonathan must now collect seven holy grails from around all of egypt to cleanse himself of the curse of sehur the first .\nrefrain - prism memories - is an empowering , cyberpunk , bullet - hell shoot - \u2019em - up that focuses on fast - paced , offensive gameplay . \u201cdive\u201d into a hazardous digital world , cycle through 3 different attack modes , and delete the opposition\nfor the first time , rpg maker 2000 is available in english ! since its debut 15 years ago , the beloved game - making engine has introduced untold amounts of users to the wonders of game design and continues to be a powerful , user - friendly tool .\nfor the first time ever , rpg maker 2003 is officially available in english ! this legendary game development engine is both highly affordable and easy to use , and it remains one of the most popular rpg maker installments to date .\nrpg maker lets you create an original role - playing game without any prior specialized knowledge or training . rpg maker xp is full of the functions you ' ve been asking for , including game data encryption and a scripting feature that lets you chang\nrpg maker vx allows you to make the role - playing games you\u2019ve always dreamed of by being one of the easiest game engine software ever developed . with its enhanced auto - tile capabilities , quick event creation , and dungeon generator , you can hav\nrpg maker vx ace improves on every aspect of creating your very own epic adventure . an extremely powerful editor , ace supports multiple tilesets , offers full control over autoshadow and has a very flexible features system .\npowerful enough for a developer simple enough for a child versatile enough for any platform ! rpg maker mv allows you to make the rpg of your dreams ! this latest version includes a host of new features and export options for osx , android , and iphone .\nscar of the doll is a beloved ' 90s visual novel remastered for steam . asumi goes to tokyo to search for her only sister whom she has mysteriously not heard from for months . with an intelligent and unpredictable story , uncover a frightening truth\nsome say you\u2019re only as old as you feel . shmups skill test says you\u2019re only as old as you shoot ! shmups skill test is a clever way to evaluate your shmup skills in the form of a\ngamer age\n. challenge and unlock shoot - \u2019em\nclaret spencer can patch up just about anything . . . but when a certain cravat - wearing customer turns her life upside - down , she finds herself pulled into an epic , city - wide conflict that ' s going to take a lot more than elbow grease to fix !\nthe critically acclaimed update to the space invaders franchise has arrived with greatly improved graphics and audio ! packed with pulsing , vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound . the invaders have evolved - - can you keep up ?\nthe reborn hd edition , remastered by siro ! set in piova , the city of music and endless rain . guide chris vertin on the path to become a master musician in a harmonious fusion of visual novel and music - based gameplay .\ntransform or die . trizeal remix has classic shoot - \u2019em - up style with a refined depth just below the surface . strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons : a wide shot , a narrow laser , and guided missile\numihara kawase is a girl who uses a fishing hook as a grappling hook . you\u2019ll need quick reflexes to swing your way through the branching surreal environments . use your brains to figure out the best way through .\nvisualize , create , share . a revolutionary new tool for visual novel creation aimed towards aspiring artists and writers to bring their stories to life .\ngame of the year nominees , visual novels , shmups , and classic japanese titles reborn .\nwe build and manage online businesses for software and game publishers , online retailers and distributors who are looking to establish and expand their business presence in japan and the global markets .\ncomposed of former toaplan members , cave is a japanese developer that has specialized in arcade games since 1995 . although cave has produced games for many genres and platforms , they are most famous for their pioneering role in the\nbullet hell\nshooter subgenre . cave ' s most widely known games include mushihimesama , deathsmiles , and the donpachi series .\nspooky good fun ! battle ghosts , demons , man - eating plants , and even giant cattle in this gothic horror - themed adventure .\nsupports two - player local cooperative play . banish the forces of hell together !\nalternatively , you can always request a press copy by sending us a quick email .\ngithub is home to over 28 million developers working together . join them to grow your own development teams , manage permissions , and collaborate on projects .\nactive merchant is a simple payment abstraction library extracted from shopify . the aim of the project is to feel natural to ruby users and to abstract as many parts as possible away from the user to offer a consistent interface across all supported gateways .\na little gem that helps you cleanup old , unneeded data from a spree database .\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 .\ndegigames is committed to providing quality entertainment with the goal to bring fun titles from acclaim to even the nooks and crannies of the world . show less\nhorror characters cypher ( feat . pennywise , jigsaw , hannibal , jason , candyman & leatherface )\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 .\nfor the uninitiated , dodonpachi resurrection , was created by a prolific force in the shmup / shoot - \u2019em - up ( or \u201cstg / shooting game\u201d in japan ) genre by the name of cave interactive co . , ltd . cave is located in shinjuku , tokyo , japan , and was founded in 1994 by former toaplan employees including tsuneki ikeda ( aka \u201cikd\u201d ) . toaplan was a game developer that had already been a fount of shmup goodness , and is arguably the father of the bullet - hell subgenre , so cave was off to a good start .\nquick aside : if you don\u2019t already know , the shmup subgenre known as \u201cbullet hell\u201d ( or \u201cdanmaku\u201d in japan ) is most recognizable by its large number of projectiles on screen at once , often with an emphasis on dodging the attacks . batsugun , a game created by the aforementioned toaplan , is said to be the first of the bullet - hell games , and was called a \u201cmanic shooter\u201d at the time .\nthe very next year ( 1995 ) cave brought donpachi to the arcades . it was the start of the series that would eventually lead to dodonpachi resurrection about 13 years later . here\u2019s a brief list of the games in the series ( good for the nerd in us all ) \u2026\nsaidaioujou and guwange ( in that order ) are both needed and you know it . after that , go for the entire remaining cave library .\ndodonpachi 2 was not developed by cave . thanks for the article ( and shmups on steam )\ncurrently you have javascript disabled . in order to post comments , please make sure javascript and cookies are enabled , and reload the page . click here for instructions on how to enable javascript in your browser .\n( ps4 ) darius odyssey , a digital art book ( note : book text is in japanese . )\nlegionwood 2 : rise of the eternal ' s realm is a fantasy role playing game ( rpg ) in the style of classics like chrono trigger and dragon quest and the long awaited sequel to legionwood : tale of the two swords . playing as an elite imperial soldier trying to protect their homeland , you ' ll get to explore a massive , fully detailed medieval empire filled with daring adventures , outlandish treasures and dramatic conflicts . along the way , you ' ll have to contend with the likes of political corruption , zombie hordes , the onset of war and a game world that changes depending on your choices and actions . will you be the one who saves legionwood , or will you be the one who dooms it to an age of darkness ?\nwork on legionwood 2 began back in 2010 right after legionwood 1\u2019s release . after countless betas and even a complete rewrite in a new engine the game is finally complete and ready to be devoured by masses of hungry fans . relying on fan - 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", "topic": 16}], "title": "wacker neuson", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 53 wacker neuson reviews submitted anonymously by wacker neuson employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if wacker neuson is right for you .\ninterestingly , there\u2019s a further connection between deere , wirtgen and wacker neuson . in 2015 , wacker neuson began selling a line of wacker neuson - branded soil and asphalt compaction rollers manufactured by wirtgen company hamm .\njohn deere and wacker neuson have announced the formation of a strategic alliance in which wacker neuson will begin supplying deere with compact equipment aimed at agricultural customers .\njohn deere and the kramer division of wacker neuson , have formed a strategic alliance on the distribution of wacker neuson / kramer telehandlers to the agricultural market .\nwacker neuson begins loader production in the u . s . - associated equipment distributors\nin february 2009 , wacker construction equipment ag underwent a change of legal form and assumed its current name of wacker neuson se .\nweltneuheit von wacker neuson : akkustampfer mit elektromotor innovationen im bereich der verdichtungstechnik haben tradition im hause wacker neuson : so wurde 1930 mit dem ersten stampfer eine weg . . .\nhere you will find financial publications of wacker neuson se concerning the fiscal year 2017 .\nwacker neuson ' s new compact and light equipment lines drew significant insterest from attendees .\nwacker neuson se # preussenstrasse 41 # 80809 muenchen ( de ) - transfer to - wacker neuson produktion gmbh & co . kg # preussenstrasse 41 # 80809 muenchen ( de )\ngermany , reichertshofen wacker neuson produktion deutschland gmbh & co . kg wackerstra\u00dfe 6 85084 reichertshofen germany\nthe product brands wacker neuson , kramer and weidemann belong to the wacker neuson group . wacker neuson is the partner of choice among professional users in construction , gardening , landscaping and agriculture , as well as among municipal bodies and companies in industries such as recycling , energy and rail transport .\nfor the best possible use of the wacker neuson website and for further optimizations cookies are being used . by continuing to browse the wacker neuson website you are agreeing to our use of cookies .\ndieter farthofer , entwicklungsingenieur antriebsstrang bei wacker neuson linz , erl\u00e4utert die verschiedenen features des wacker neuson mobilbaggers ew65 ( teil 1 von 2 ) sehen sie hier auch teil 2 : h . . .\nwacker neuson telematic - - the gps - positioning system for construction machines now you can locate , survey , control and detect your construction machines with wacker neuson telematic . the satellit . . .\nask a question about working or interviewing at wacker neuson . our community is ready to answer .\nserbia , kragujevac wacker neuson kragujevac d . o . o . milice miljojkovic 13 34000 kragujevac serbia\ning . andreas steiner , market development manager bei wacker neuson , erl\u00e4utert weitere features des wacker neuson mobilbaggers ew65 ( teil 2 von 2 ) sehen sie hier auch teil 1 : urltoken . . .\ndie akkustampfer von wacker neuson in aktion auf der messe nordbau 2014 in neum\u00fcnster . the battery - powered rammers from wacker neuson in action at the trade show nordbau 2014 in neum\u00fcnster , germa . . .\nwacker neuson ( pty ) ltd durban 69 riverhorse road riverhorse valley estate durban north info . durban @ urltoken\nthe group headquarters are located in the north of munich , close to the european logistics center in karlsfeld and the production facility in reichertshofen . all housed under one roof here are management - holding wacker neuson se and their operating subsidiaries wacker neuson vertrieb deutschland gmbh & co . kg and wacker neuson aftermarket & services gmbh .\nwacker neuson ensures top quality concrete in the tunnel extension along the m\u00e1laga - antequera - granada rail link .\nofficial website of wacker neuson , one of the leading providers of construction machines , construction equipment and services .\ntelehandler and compact equipment manufacturer wacker neuson has appointed jan willem jongert , 51 , as chief sales officer .\nusa , norton shores wacker neuson corporation 1300 e mt . garfield rd . norton shores , mi 49441 usa\nphilippines , manila wacker neuson manila inc . first cavite industrial estate ( fcie ) 4126 dasmari\u00f1as , cavite philippines\nthe wacker neuson se is a stock corporation organized under european law . its headquarteris located in munich , germany .\n20 . 03 . 2018 wacker neuson mit erfolgreichem gesch\u00e4ftsjahr 2017 , \u201estrategie 2022\u201c zielt auf marktanteilsgewinne und nachhaltige . . .\nwacker neuson introduced new products and its growth - oriented strategy for the asian region while exhibiting on bauma china 2012 .\nthe headquarters is in the northern part of munich , near the karlsfeld european logistics center and the reichertshofen production site . the management holding company wacker neuson se , which was formed in july 2011 , and the new subsidiaries wacker neuson vertrieb deutschland gmbh & co . kg and wacker neuson vertrieb europa gmbh & co . kg are now all housed under one roof .\nwacker neuson expects skid - steer and compact track loaders to be produced in wisconsin beginning in the first quarter of 2015 .\nwacker neuson se is officially opening its new group headquarters in the north of munich . the new building complex is home to the holding organization and its operational companies as well as the new european research and development competence center for wacker neuson light equipment .\nin 1957 , wacker corporation began its journey into the us construction market with a single product , the company\u2019s signature vibratory rammer . the merger between wacker construction equipment ag and neuson kramer baumaschinen in 2007 ( 10 years ago ) created a new wacker neuson brand along with one of the largest equipment portfolios in the world .\naccording to a wacker neuson press release , the deal will allow deere to begin selling wacker neuson\u2019s kramer brand of compact equipment at deere dealerships . the range of machines covered by the deal include the kramer \u201cgreen line , \u201d built for the agricultural market .\nwacker neuson plans to grow significantly in the asian market in the coming years , its ceo cem peksaglam said at bauma china last week . wacker neuson has already been represented in hong kong with its own sales company for more than 15 years and in shanghai , beijing and shenzhen since 2006 . other locations for wacker neuson besides china include sales companies in india , malaysia , thailand and singapore .\nwacker neuson rammers exceed standards ! the new battery - powered rammers as30e and as50e for low - emission works . find out more \u00bb\nwacker neuson se is a public limited company under european law with its headquarters in munich . the executive board consists of three members :\nchina pinghu wacker neuson machinery co . , ltd . no . 1688 xinkai road economic development zone 314200 pinghu city , zhejiang province china\nwacker neuson has been represented in hong kong with its own sales company for over 15 years and in the locations of shanghai , beijing and shenzhen since 2006 . more asian wacker neuson sales companies outside of china are located in india , malaysia , thailand and singapore .\nwacker neuson has developed its own series of construction equipment specifically tailored to the requirements of the chinese market . the new series consists of\nwacker neuson further extends its production capabilities in asia and strengthens its local presence in china with the construction of a new production plant in pinghu about 30 km from shanghai . cem peksaglam , the chief executive officer of wacker neuson se signed the corresponding contracts on site .\nthe new group headquarters is the nerve center of the company\u2019s international expansion plans . wacker neuson has invested a total of around eur 43 million in the new building . its modern , exposed concrete fa\u00e7ade in five different shades of gray clearly reflects the company\u2019s construction industry ties . the headquarters is located in the north of munich , close to the european logistics center in karlsfeld and the reichertshofen production facility . it is home to wacker neuson se , which was restructured as a holding company in july 2011 , and its new subsidiaries wacker neuson vertrieb deutschland gmbh & co . kg , wacker neuson vertrieb europa gmbh & co . kg and wacker neuson produktion gmbh & co . kg .\nersatzteilversorgung . zur wacker neuson group geh\u00f6ren die produktmarken wacker neuson , kramer und weidemann . das leistungsangebot richtet sich vor allem an kunden aus dem bauhauptgewerbe , dem garten - und landschaftsbau , der landwirtschaft , den kommunen , der recycling - und energiebranche sowie an bahnbetriebe und industrieunternehmen .\nabout wacker neuson the wacker neuson group is an international family of companies and a leading manufacturer of light and compact equipment with over 50 affiliates and 140 sales and service stations . the group offers its customers a broad portfolio of products , a wide range of services and an efficient spare parts service . the product brands wacker neuson , kramer and weidemann belong to the wacker neuson group . wacker neuson is the partner of choice among professional users in construction , gardening , landscaping and agriculture , as well as among municipal bodies and companies in industries such as recycling , energy and rail transport . in 2016 , the group achieved revenue of eur 1 . 36 billion , employing around 4 , 800 people worldwide .\nabout wacker neuson the wacker neuson group is an international family of companies and a leading manufacturer of light and compact equipment with over 50 affiliates and 140 sales and service stations . the group offers its customers a broad portfolio of products , a wide range of services and an efficient spare parts service . the product brands wacker neuson , kramer and weidemann belong to the wacker neuson group . wacker neuson is the partner of choice among professional users in construction , gardening , landscaping and agriculture , as well as among municipal bodies and companies in industries such as recycling , energy and rail transport . in 2016 , the group achieved revenue of eur 1 . 36 billion , employing around 4 , 800 people worldwide . urltoken\nabout wacker neuson group the wacker neuson group is an international family of companies and a leading manufacturer of light and compact equipment with over 50 affiliates and 140 sales and service stations . the group offers its customers a broad portfolio of products , a wide range of services and an efficient spare parts service . the product brands wacker neuson , kramer and weidemann belong to the wacker neuson group . wacker neuson is the partner of choice among professional users in construction , gardening , landscaping and agriculture , as well as among municipal bodies and companies in industries such as recycling , energy and rail transport . in 2016 , the group achieved revenue of eur 1 . 36 billion , employing around 4 , 800 people worldwide . urltoken\nwacker neuson offers mini excavators , wheeled and track excavators up to 14 tons . watch our videos on excavators to learn more or go to urltoken\nfind out how wacker neuson ' s ground - breaking df16 rebar binder can boost job site performance , preserve worker health , and maximize productivity .\nwacker neuson ceo ceg peksaglam said with the largest market for skid - steer loaders being in north america it made sense to move manufacturing there .\nsafety is a top priority in the mining industry . safety is also a key factor at wacker neuson . two 3001 cabin dumpers from wacker neuson transport material under the harshest conditions from a mine in tocopilla in the antofagasta region in northern chile , thereby meeting all safety requirements and comfort desires .\n\u00b7 an alliance agreement with wacker neuson se ( wacker ) , located in munich , germany , for the design , manufacture , sale and support of caterpillar mini hydraulic excavators in the under three - ton category . the agreement calls for wacker to produce these excavators at its facility in linz , austria .\nwacker neuson straight tip site dumper . neuson dumper . points with regards to the dumper - nothing of note . good working condition ready to go straight to work . year is a 2008 and has done 2700 hrs .\n03 / 20 / 2018 2017 proves to be a successful year for wacker neuson , \u201cstrategy 2022\u201d focuses on winning market shares and achieving . . .\ntwo - stroke gasoline breakers with a special wacker neuson low - emission engine which is tailored exactly to the breakers , that provides excellent demolition performance .\ncutting blades from wacker neuson for a clean , perfect cut . from concrete and asphalt discs to universal discs that are offered in 3 performance classes .\nthe group offers products and services rendered under the brand names of wacker neuson , kramer , and weidemann and thus serves customers from various industries worldwide .\nwacker neuson relies on a global organizational structure with regional responsibility . the focus is on providing solutions that best meet the local market requirements .\nin order to grow further , wacker neuson has developed its own series of construction equipment that is specifically tailored to the requirements of the chinese market .\ncoll\u00e9 rental & sales has a wide range of wacker neuson products . machines for various sectors , whether your work in the city or in a rural area .\nwacker neuson has been established in north america for more than 60 years . in 1957 , the company began the production and marketing of construction equipment in the us and was the company ' s first foreign affiliate . wacker neuson has been active in canada for 50 years . the name\nwacker\nhas stood for the rammer in the united states for six decades .\nwhen i meet people in the industry , i always hear about the ' wacker packer ' , which is synonymous with the rammer ,\nreports johannes schulze vohren , regional president of wacker neuson north america .\ncompaction has been the focus of the wacker neuson offering for many years and is still important to our product portfolio . however , what many people do not yet realize is that wacker neuson has gotten bigger ! the company today is much more than a manufacturer of construction equipment . we have an extensive offer that reaches from internal vibrators for concrete compaction to a 15 - ton excavator and also includes various services .\nneuson 6000 mini dumper w / perkins 1004 . 4 eng . filter service kit\nbattery driven compaction . wacker neuson has introduced another global innovation . the electric driven vibratory rammer with rechargeable battery allows independent and emmison free compaction work of a new dimension .\nwrapping up , eugene says that it was indeed an honour and a privilege for the wacker neuson team to have been given the opportunity to contribute to this worthy cause .\nkramer is one of three brands of the wacker neuson group . this co - operation creates synergies in order to advance research , development and growth more quickly and safely .\nthe wacker neuson group have sold construction equipment in china for more than 20 years and their product portfolio for the chinese market was extended in 2015 to include compact equipment .\nthe wacker neuson group is an international family of companies and a leading manufacturer of light and compact equipment with over 50 affiliates and 140 sales and service stations . the group offers its customers a broad portfolio of products , a wide range of services and an efficient spare parts service . the product brands wacker neuson , kramer and weidemann belong to the wacker neuson group . wacker neuson is the partner of choice among professional users in construction , gardening , landscaping and agriculture , as well as among municipal bodies and companies in industries such as recycling , energy and rail transport . in 2016 , the group achieved revenue of eur 1 . 36 billion , employing over 4 , 800 people worldwide .\nthe wacker neuson group is a leading manufacturer of light and compact equipment with over 40 affiliates , 140 sales and service stations and more than 12 , 000 sales and service partners across the globe . the group can trace its roots back to 1848 . wacker neuson is the partner of choice among professional users in construction , gardening , landscaping and agriculture , as well as among municipal bodies and companies in industries such as recycling and energy . it also offers a global spare parts service . the wacker neuson group includes the product brands wacker neuson , kramer and weidemann . in 2013 , the group achieved revenue of eur 1 . 16 billion and employs over 4 , 200 people worldwide . source :\n- selling shareholders : wacker beteiligungs gmbh & co . kg , interwac holding ag and interwac gmbh - information on shareholder structure / capital stock : greenshoe option excercised but without consideration of the merger with neuson kramer . - company name on first quotation : wacker construction equipment ag\nwacker neuson is a manufacturer of light , compact building machines . with more than 40 subsidiaries , the company now has over 12 , 000 sales and service partners worldwide and 140 sales and service points . the group was founded in 1848 by johan christian wacker and focusses on the professional user with its products and services , for example for garden and landscape architecture , construction , agriculture , municipalities and companies in the industry , such as the recycling and energy sectors , for which they offer a global service for the delivery of spare parts . the main office is located in munich . wacker neuson has been a listed company since 2007 and is recorded in the german stock index sdax . the wacker neuson group includes a number of brands : kramer allrad , kramer , weidemann and , of course , wacker neuson .\nthe wide variety of wacker neuson attachments for telehandlers turn your compact construction machine into a multi purpose tool for material handling , on construction sites , in landscaping and many other applications .\ncompatec is the new compaction control from wacker neuson . compatec is the ideal feature for avoiding unnecessary passes or even overcompaction and overload . the compaction control allows for a rel . . .\nunder the wacker neuson brand we offer a wide and specialized range of products , genuine parts , and services unique on the market and address customers worldwide in construction and various other industries .\nthe wide variety of wacker neuson attachments for wheel loaders turn your compact construction machine into a multi purpose tool for material handling , on construction sites , in landscaping and many other applications .\nwacker neuson se preu\u00dfenstra\u00dfe 41 80809 munich germany tel . + 49 - ( 0 ) 89 - 354 02 - 0 fax + 49 - ( 0 ) 89 - 354 02 - 390\nresultsofthesecycle vibratory rammers are designed for the compaction of cohesive , mixed and granular soils in confined areas . . vibratory rammers and meets epa and european air emission standards . wacker neuson & #\nin 1967 , the wacker organization opened its canadian affiliate company in mississauga , ontario ; the 10th affiliate to open in as many years . market acceptance of wacker\u2019s innovative soil compaction and concrete consolidation products grew quickly from its first introduction to the north american market in the late 1950s in the united states . the family - owned wacker construction equipment based out of munich , germany recognized the potential of the canadian construction market and opened the new business in april 1967 outside of toronto . the merger between wacker construction equipment ag and neuson kramer baumaschinen in 2007 ( 10 years ago ) created a new wacker neuson brand along with one of the largest equipment portfolios in the world .\nauch bei baumaschinen gilt : dem elektrischen antrieb geh\u00f6rt die zukunft . und die hat bei wacker neuson l\u00e4ngst begonnen . denn als erster hersteller weltweit bieten wir eine breite palette an emissio . . .\nwacker neuson presents the first intelligent solution for highly efficient excavation on uneven surfaces . vds enables progressive tilting of the superstructure by up to 15\u00b0 . at the touch of a but . . .\nneuson 1001 high tip 1 ton dumper . skip loader . terex . thwaites . 1257 hours\nneuson 1601 - 2 mini dumper w / yanmar 3tne74nsr - 2 eng . filter service kit\nneuson rf250 mini dumper w / yanmar 3tne88ns eng . yr . 2002 > filter service kit\nneuson lifton 4001mini dumper w / yanmar 4tnv88ksnv eng . yr . 2003 > filter service kit\nneuson 6002m mini dumper w / kubota d1703 eng . yr . 2002 > filter service kit\nneuson 2502k mini dumper w / kubota d722 eng . yr . 2003 > filter service kit\nneuson 4001k mini dumper w / kubota d1105 eng . yr . 2001 > filter service kit\neverdigm will be showcasing the first wacker neuson products at the country\u2019s largest construction equipment trade fair , conex korea , in goyang from may 24 through 27 , 2017 . everdigm\u2019s headquarters is located close to the south korean capital of seoul and features a large sales and exhibition space dedicated to the wacker neuson brand . \u201cwe are delighted to represent one of the world\u2019s top construction equipment brands in korea , \u201d explains bernard jeon , ceo of everdigm . \u201cwacker neuson\u2019s products are an excellent complement to our own portfolio of construction equipment and will benefit from everdigm\u2019s extensive sales and service network . \u201d\nle futur s\u2019oriente vers l\u2019alimentation \u00e9lectrique et cela s\u2019applique \u00e9galement aux engins de chantier . wacker neuson s\u2019y est lanc\u00e9 il y a longtemps d\u00e9j\u00e0 . nous sommes le premier fabricant au monde \u00e0 . . .\nanche nel settore delle macchine edili il futuro appartiene alla trazione elettrica . e questa presso wacker neuson vanta gi\u00e0 una lunga storia . infatti siamo i primi produttori al mondo a o\ufb00rire una . . .\npostal adress : wacker neuson ( pty ) ltd p . o . box 420 new germany , 3620 phone + 27 ( 0 ) 31 569 1200 fax + 27 ( 0 ) 31 569 1280\nwacker neuson - history - post - war period through to 2007 . . . a limited company ( gmbh ) to a public limited company , wacker construction equipment ag , in 2002 . . . wacker only developed , produced and sold light construction equipment up to approx . . . following the acquisition of weidemann gmbh in 2005 , the company branched out into compact construction equipment and the agricultural sector . . .\nook bi bouwmachines geldt : de elektrische aandriving heeft de toekomst . en die toekomst is bi wacker neuson al lang begonnen . als eerste fabrikant ter wereld bieden wi een breed scala aan emissievr . . .\nwacker neuson dual power offers a conventional diesel drive system as well as an emission - free electro - hydraulic drive system for the compact excavator 803 . this innovative drive is ideal for work . . .\nwacker neuson se preu\u00dfenstra\u00dfe 41 80809 munich , germany tel . + 49 - ( 0 ) 89 - 354 02 - 0 fax + 49 - ( 0 ) 89 - 354 02 - 390 travel directions\nat bauma china from november 27 to 30 , 2012 , wacker neuson , a leading manufacturer of compact equipment and light equipment , presented new products and a growth - oriented strategy for the asian region .\n31 october 2007 saw the completion of the merger with neuson kramer baumaschinen ag ( linz , austria ) , a manufacturer of compact construction equipment including compact excavators , wheel loaders , dumpers and compact loaders . neuson kramer baumaschinen ag itself was the product of a merger between neuson baumaschinen gmbh and the long - established company kramer - werke gmbh . neuson was established in 1981 as neuson hydraulik gmbh , based in linz , and initially developed hydraulic mini - excavators . neuson baumaschinen gmbh was established in 1990 . dumper manufacturer lifton ltd ( gb ) was bought in 1998 , and compact loaders were added to the product range in 2004 . neuson and kramer merged in 2001 .\nneuson 3002h dhk mini dumper w / kubota d1105e eng . yr . 2003 > filter service kit\nneuson lifton 6001 mini dumper w / perkins 4pkxl04 eng . yr . 2004 > filter service kit\nthe vertical digging system ( vds ) by wacker neuson enables progressive tilting of the excavator superstructure by up to 15\u00b0 with the push of a button . allowing the operator of the excavator to comp . . .\nwacker neuson\u0092s current agreement to supply claas branded telehandlers for the agricultural market comes to an end next year as claas moves to liebherr , which is why the company is looking for alternative channels to this market .\nbrazil , itatiba wacker neuson m\u00e1quinas ltda dom pedro i ( sp - 65 ) km 104 s / n , bairro da ponte , zip code : 13 . 251 - 705 , itatiba , s\u00e3o paulo brazil\nwacker neuson reported a 13 - percent revenue increase in the americas region . the europe region , which accounts for the largest share of group revenue at 73 percent , leaped 9 percent in the first quarter .\nkramer - werke gmbh from pfullendorf belongs to wacker neuson se with its headquarters in munich . the globally active group of companies is characterised by innovative products in the areas of construction equipment and compact construction machines .\nwacker neuson in india seeks dealers . . . in strategic locations throughout the country to represent its products . please write to us if your organisation is interested in promoting our products : info . india @ urltoken\ndas 360\u00b0 erlebnis mit der zero emission produktpalette von wacker neuson f\u00fcr ihre cardboard oder vr - brille . erleben sie die welt der emissionsfreien baumaschinen hautnah . http : / / www . wackerneuson . c . . .\ntambi\u00e9n vale para las m\u00e1quinas para la construcci\u00f3n : a la motorizaci\u00f3n el\u00e9ctrica le pertenece el futuro . y ya hace tiempo que empez\u00f3 en wacker neuson . somos el primer proveedor a nivel mundial en o . . .\nwacker neuson dual power is the innovative solution for an emission - free auxiliary drive . in addition to the integrated diesel engine , the electro - hydraulic unit hpu8 can be connected to the 803 mi . . .\nneuson 8002 mini dumper w / perkins 1004 . 4 eng . yr . 2002 > filter service kit\nneuson 850 mini dumper w / yanmar 3tne74nsr - 3 eng . yr . 2003 > filter service kit\nneuson 1501 mini dumper w / yanmar 4tnv76 - xsnv eng . yr . 2008 > filter service kit\nneuson 8000p mini dumper w / perkins 1004 . 4 eng . yr . 2003 > filter service kit\nneuson td15 - 38 mini dumper w / yanmar 3tnv76 eng . yr . 2008 > filter service kit\nneuson td15 mini dumper w / yanmar 3tne74nsr - 3 eng . yr . 2003 > filter service kit\n\u201cthe new skid - steer loader series rounds off our portfolio of compact machines in north america , making us an even more attractive partner for dealers \u201d added christopher barnard , regional president of wacker neuson in north america .\ncareer opportunities at wacker neuson in india ! we are constantly seeking qualified individuals for our administration , sales , marketing and service departments throughout the country . please contact us with a comprehensive resume : info . india @ urltoken\nsales collaboration in korea for the construction sector wacker neuson has teamed up with an experienced distribution partner for compact equipment under the wacker neuson brand in south korea . listed on the korean stock exchange ( kosdaq ) , the everdigm corporation is a local market leader for concrete pumps and attachments , also manufacturing construction equipment , mining equipment and special - purpose vehicles . the sales alliance will initially focus on wacker neuson wheel loaders , gradually expanding to include excavators and other compact equipment at a later date . \u201cas the fourth largest construction equipment market in asia , south korea is an important strategic country for us . in addition , high customer expectations around quality make it the ideal target market for our equipment . everdigm is a highly qualified , very experienced sales partner in south korea who will help us strengthen our position in this mature growth market , \u201d explains cem peksaglam , ceo of wacker neuson .\nthe 360 \u00b0 experience with the zero emission product range from wacker neuson for your cardboard or vr glasses . experience the world of emission - free construction machinery first hand . http : / / www . w . . .\nyour contact partner : wacker neuson se katrin yvonne neuffer head of corporate communication / investor relations preussenstrasse 41 80809 munich , germany phone : + 49 - ( 0 ) 89 - 35402 - 173 katrin . neuffer @ urltoken urltoken\nyour contact partner : wacker neuson se katrin yvonne neuffer head of corporate communication / investor relations preussenstrasse 41 80809 munich , germany tel . + 49 - ( 0 ) 89 - 35402 - 173 katrin . neuffer @ urltoken urltoken\nmoreover , a stronger presence in the country , including r & d and production , will also lay the groundwork for the wacker neuson group to be part of the future growth and improvements in the asia - pacific region .\nit\u2019s also true for construction machines : the electric drive is the future . and that began at wacker neuson long ago . we are the first manufacturer in the world to o\ufb00er a wide range of emission - fre . . .\nwacker neuson se , is a multinational company , that develops , produces and sells light and compact construction equipment and provides associated services . founded in 1848 , the family - owned company now has more than 40 affiliates , over 140 sales and service outlets and over 12 , 000 sales and service partners worldwide . the group has currently 4 , 696 employees . its head office is in munich . wacker neuson se has been listed in the sdax since 2007 .\nin march 2016 , a donation of r172 , 000 , 00 was handed over to two sos children\u2019s villages in africa by eugene brown , regional president for the sub - saharan africa region , on behalf of the wacker neuson group .\nrecognising the tremendous need for assistance by the villages in pietermaritzburg , south africa , and windhoek , namibia , the wacker neuson group decided to split the donation ; each facility received a cheque to the value of r86 , 000 . 00 .\nthe promise to our customers is the reliable and consistent quality of products and services . the willingness to continuously adjust to the current needs of the market is another key success factor . the umbrella brand of our company is the wacker neuson group .\nwacker neuson ' s rebar tier df 16 replaces conventional pliers to bind rebar steel extremely fast and efficiently . therefore the steel fixing company fischer put the rebar tier to the test . the result : a perfectly tied rebar , delighted steel fixers .\ndie wacker neuson group ist ein international t\u00e4tiger unternehmensverbund mit \u00fcber 50 tochterunternehmen und 140 eigenen vertriebs - und servicestationen . als ein f\u00fchrender hersteller von bauger\u00e4ten und kompaktmaschinen bietet der konzern seinen kunden weltweit ein breites produktprogramm , umfangreiche service - und dienstleistungsangebote sowie eine leistungsf\u00e4hige\nthe international light and compact equipment manufacturer headquartered in munich continues its international expansion into the far east . in line with its internationalization strategy , wacker neuson group is building close alliances with local partners that have leading market positions and cross - regional networks .\nwacker neuson manufactures at eight production sites around the world . in 1994 , the first production site in the asian region was opened in manila in the philippines . the new construction equipment for the asian market , among other things , is manufactured there .\nneuson 1001 high tip dumper . 3 cyl yanmar diesel engine 17 kw . high tip . folding rollbar . towing bracket .\nin recent years , after developing a market leading share in compaction equipment , wacker neuson canada\u2019s growth was fueled by an emerging line of portable and temporary power generation products . the 2006 acquisition of ground heaters , inc . immediately bolstered market opportunity and sales performance for the affiliate . since the 2007 merger which created the wacker neuson brand , the company\u2019s line of excavators , wheel loaders , dumpers and most recently skid steers is making an impression on not only the construction market , but also in landscape , agriculture , municipal and industrial applications .\nreliability in products , solutions , and services as well as reliable employees are the central promise to our customers and partners . our brand is known for a uniquely broad offering that covers all requirements - in line with our brand claim : wacker neuson \u2013 all it takes !\nfour models of skid steers and compact track loaders will be made at wacker neuson\u2019s plant in menomonee falls , wisconsin , the company announced wednesday . production will start in the first quarter of 2015 , and the machines will be distributed in both the united states and canada .\nthe wacker neuson group has sold construction equipment in china for over 20 years . the product portfolio for the chinese market was extended in 2015 to include compact equipment . an increasing need for improved infrastructure , the extension and modernization of the road and rail network while trending towards more efficient and environmentally friendly compact construction equipment offers attractive growth opportunities for the wacker neuson group . a stronger presence in the country , including r & d and production will lay the groundwork to be part of the future growth and improvements in the asia - pacific region .\nwacker neuson ( pty ) ltd cape town 13 tarentaal crescent p . o . box 398 brackenfell 7560 / western cape province info . capetown @ urltoken phone + 27 - ( 0 ) 21 - 981 21 97 fax + 27 - ( 0 ) 21 - 981 67 28\nheadquartered in munich , germany , wacker neuson se is the parent company of the wackerlocations . . group headquarters ; . training centre europe ; . production europeat the same time , the first electrically powered rammer \u2013 an innovation in concrete and soil compaction \u2013 was developed and produced .\nthe wacker neuson group are to further extend their production capabilities in asia and strengthen their local presence in china with the construction of a new plant in pinghu , some 30km from shanghai . initially , compact excavators will be produced for the local market but further products will follow .\nthe decision follows an extensive search for a suitable location . \u2018we finally decided that the pinghu location in zhejiang province best fulfils our requirements , \u2019 said cem peksaglam , chief executive officer of wacker neuson se , who added that the support of the local authorities had been \u2018outstanding\u2019 .\nthe wacker neuson group is planning to open a new plant near shanghai in china . initially compact excavators will be produced for the local market , further products will follow . it is planned that the first compact excavator should roll off the production line at the beginning of 2018 .\nnoting that the united states is the largest market for skid steers , cam peksaglam , wacker ceo said the move \u201cmakes sense . \u201d producing the machines\u2014\n\u2014in north america will speed up both time - to - market and the firm\u2019s ability to rapidily adapt the units to customer needs , wacker says .\nin addition to the new loaders , wacker also makes concrete trowels , rammers , rollers , generators and pumps at its u . s . facility .\nthe wacker neuson group is an international family of companies and a leading manufacturer of light and compact equipment with over 50 affiliates and 140 sales and service stations . the group offers its customers a broad portfolio of products , a wide range of services and an efficient spare parts service .\nwhile the company is often known as the \u201crammer company , \u201d it goes well beyond that single product mentality . wacker neuson\u2019s united states operation is responsible for the manufacturing of walk - behind and ride - on rollers , trash pumps , portable and mobile generators , walk - behind and ride - on trowels , light towers , heaters , and most recently skid steers and compact track loaders . these products are among the more than 300 available under the wacker neuson brand , which also includes wheel loaders , telehandlers , excavators , dumpers , vibratory plates , internal and external vibrators and saws .\nwacker neuson ( pty ) ltd johannesburg 1031 katrol avenue robertville ext . 10 ( florida ) p . o . box 2163 , florida 1710 info . johannesburg @ urltoken phone + 27 - ( 0 ) 11 - 672 08 47 fax + 27 - ( 0 ) 11 - 672 09 16\ndonor funding is vital for the global organisation\u2019s sustainability and the respective sos management teams were extremely grateful to receive the donations from the wacker neuson group . they confirmed that the much - needed funds will go a long way in helping to meet the needs of the children at the two villages .\ncem peksaglam has been at the helm of the company since september 2011 . neuson founder hans neunteufel is the chairman of the supervisory board .\nwacker neuson has long - standing ties with this site . it was here that the company moved into its administration offices in 1955 , after purchasing the land . the company did not have any close neighbors in the early days as it was not until much later that the olympic village was built .\nwacker neuson is now defined as a leading global manufacturer of high quality light and compact equipment used in construction , landscape , agriculture , utility , residential , municipal and industrial markets . the company\u2019s long tradition of countless innovations has changed the way customers work , build and transport goods all over the world .\nstrong appearance of a strong brand : reliability in products , solutions , and services as well as reliable employees are the central promise to our customers and partners . our brand is known for a uniquely broad offering that covers all requirements - in line with our brand claim : wacker neuson \u2013 all it takes !\nerleben sie in diesem video den wacker neuson messestand auf der mawev 2018 . urltoken - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - bleiben sie informiert : abonnieren sie den offiziellen yo . . .\nerleben sie die wacker neuson mobilbagger ew100 , ew65 und den kompaktbagger ez80 bei arbeiten mit holz und steinen . urltoken - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - bleiben sie inform . . .\nnews of the deal comes just more than a month after deere made headlines with another european equipment maker , announcing its acquisition of wirtgen group for $ 5 . 2 billion . like the wacker neuson deal , the acquisition of road equipment maker wirtgen brings deere into an equipment market it has not yet tapped .\nhans neunteufel ( chairman ) , christian kekelj * , mag . kurt helletzgruber , prof . dr . matthias sch\u00fcppen , elvis schwarzmair * , ralph wacker * employee representative\nup until now , the skid steers were produced in horsching , austria . wacker will use the freed capacity at that plant to expand its dumper and excavator production .\nthe wacker neuson group is building a production line for skid steer and compact track loaders at its u . s . facility in menomonee falls , wisc . the facility will go on stream in the first quarter of 2015 , initially manufacturing four models . the u . s . is the largest market for skid steer loaders . \u201cour strategy is \u2018in the region for the region , \u2019 so it makes sense for us to build skid steer loaders in the region where demand is strongest \u2013 north america , \u201d explained cem peksaglam , ceo of wacker neuson se . \u201cwe unveiled four loader models tailored to the needs of the north american\na partial report preview for wacker neuson se 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 .\nwacker neuson reported a record rise in revenue for the first quarter of 2017 , jumping 7 percent from \u20ac316 . 4 million in the first quarter of 2016 to \u20ac338 . 5 million this year . ebit , however , declined from \u20ac17 . 5 million in the year - ago quarter to \u20ac14 . 3 million this year .\nlifton neuson 850 high tip dumper . 3 cyl yanmar diesel engine 12 . 4 kw . weight : 1163 kg . high tip . year : 2002 .\nneuson 4002h mini dumper . w / kubota d1403 eng . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 1 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter .\nneuson lifton 850 mini dumper . w / kubota eng . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 2 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter .\nw / yanmar 3tna72uns eng . neuson 2000 mini dumper . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 1 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter .\nneuson 2701 mini dumper . w / kubota d1703 eng . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 2 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter .\nneuson 2000 mini dumper . w / kubota d1105 eng . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 1 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter .\nneuson 4500a mini dumper . w / kubota f2803 eng . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 1 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter .\nw / kubota d1403 eng . neuson 2300 mini dumper . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 1 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter .\nneuson rf250 mini dumper . w / yanmar 3tne88ns eng . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 2 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter .\nneuson 2502k mini dumper . w / kubota d722 eng . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 1 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter .\nneuson 4001k mini dumper . w / kubota d1105 eng . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 1 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter .\nneuson 4002m mini dumper . w / kubota d1403 eng . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 1 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter .\nwacker neuson is clearly keen this time round to have one of its own brands on the product . doing it this way also makes it a much easier deal for john deere to get done , and makes good sense . whether any john deere dealers will be tempted to switch from their current telehandler suppliers remains to be seen .\nin the medium term , we also need to manufacture these products locally in order to be able to establish a competitive position in asia . however , when and where we open a production site in china , is currently still undecided ,\nstated martin lehner , cto and deputy chairman of the executive board of wacker neuson .\nwhat fascinates me with wacker neuson is the way in which they think along the lines of the customer during the development . as a user you always have the equipment that convinces by its real innovations . you will notice that someone has thought of something . this is wonderful .\npeter wedekind ( owner of a market garden )\nunder the wacker neuson brand , the group sells walk - behind and hand - held construction equipment worldwide . products here include rammers , vibratory plates , hammers , cutting tools , internal & external vibrators and construction site equipment , as well as compact construction equipment such as compact excavators , wheel loaders , dumpers and skid - steer loaders .\nneuson lifton 3501 mini dumper . w / kubota v2003t eng . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 2 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter .\nneuson 3002h dhk mini dumper . w / kubota d1105e eng . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 1 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter .\nwacker neuson se organises its activities on the basis of regions ( europe , america and asia - pacific ) . the group has three business segments : light equipment up to a weight of approx . 3 tonnes , compact equipment up to approx . 14 tonnes , and services ( spare parts , maintenance and repair ) . the compact equipment segment supplies excavators , wheel loaders , telescopic loaders , compact loaders and dumpers . these machines are used in application areas including structural and civil engineering , road construction , agriculture , gardening , landscaping , municipal works , recycling and industrial projects . the group comprises the three brands wacker neuson , weidemann and kramer allrad as well as affiliates and production plants .\nkramer - werke , a wacker neuson company , and john deere agreed to form a strategic alliance focusing on the sale of kramer - branded material handling equipment for the agricultural market . the aim of the agreement is to build a long - term collaboration between the companies . the alliance is subject to approval from the relevant anti - trust authorities .\nthe wacker neuson group is a leading global manufacturer of high quality construction equipment ( light equipment ) and compact construction machines ( compact equipment ) . the range of services is aimed at professional end users in the construction , gardening and landscaping architecture and agricultural industries , as well as local authorities and companies in industry , such as the recycling industry .\na & y equipment , case construction equipment , doosan , finning - cat , hanix europe , hyundai heavy industries europe , jcb , komatsu , liebherr , takeuchi and wacker neuson are also returning to the show and will be demonstrating a wide range of machinery . molson group has also taken a demo plot for 2017 and will be demonstrating jlg equipment .\nneuson 8002 mini dumper . w / perkins 1004 . 4 eng . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 1 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter .\nneuson 850 mini dumper . w / yanmar 3tne74nsr - 3 eng . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 2 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter .\nneuson 8000p mini dumper . w / perkins 1004 . 4 eng . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 1 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter .\nand light masts . \u201cin the medium term , we also need to manufacture these products locally in order to be able to establish a competitive position in asia , \u201d said martin lehner , chief technology officer and deputy chairman of the executive board of wacker neuson . \u201chowever , when and where we open a production site in china is currently still undecided . \u201d\nneuson 5002m mini dumper . w / kubota d1703 eng . 2003 > . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 1 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter .\nneuson 1601 - 2 mini dumper . w / yanmar 3tne74nsr - 2 eng . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 2 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter .\n2006 neuson 1001 hi - lift dumper for sale . runs and drives and operates as should , has an electrical fault . hi - lift fully operational with both raising and tipping .\nneuson 3001 mini dumper . w / yanmar 3tnv88 eng . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 2 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter . 1 inner air filter .\nneuson 6002m mini dumper . w / kubota d1703 eng . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 1 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter . 1 inner air filter .\nmunich - based international light and compact equipment manufacturer wacker neuson continues to drive forward its international expansion in the far east . by partnering with the manufacturer everdigm , the group has gained a leading sales partner for south korea . the two companies will appear together for the first time at conex korea , the largest construction equipment exhibition in the region , which starts on may 24 , 2017 .\nw / yanmar 3tnv82ad eng . neuson lifton 2001 mini dumper . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 1 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter . 1 inner air filter .\nneuson lifton 5001 mini dumper . w / yanmar 4tne84 eng . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 1 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter . 1 inner air filter .\nearly acceptance of the compaction products , particularly rammers and reversible plates helped the business get to a fast start . true to the wacker way of doing business , products were brought to the job site for contractors to experience firsthand . the wacker brand continued to gain market recognition with the help of a 53 - foot demonstration trailer filled with equipment that traveled coast to coast , stopping a construction sites so contractors could operate the equipment .\nneuson 6000 mini dumper . w / perkins 1004 . 4 eng . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 1 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter . 1 inner air filter .\nneuson 1501 mini dumper . w / yanmar 4tnv76 - xsnv eng . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 2 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter . 1 inner air filter .\nw / yanmar 3tnv76 eng . neuson td15 - 38 mini dumper . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 2 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter . 1 inner air filter .\nneuson td15 mini dumper . w / yanmar 3tne74nsr - 3 eng . filter service kit contains . 1 oil filter . 2 fuel filter . 1 outer air filter . 1 inner air filter .\n\u201cwith john deere , we have secured the global leader in the agricultural sector as a strategic alliance partner , \u201d says wacker neuson ceo cem peksaglam . \u201cthis win - win collaboration will support our expansion plans , helping kramer to expand its position in the agricultural sector even more rapidly . thanks to the additional business we will grow faster with kramer , especially in markets where john deere holds strong market positions . \u201d"]}
{"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 exquisite .\nthe only thing to add would be more seating outside . the firepit area is great but a few more areas would be nice . such a beautiful area and terrific wine !\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 .\ntripadvisor llc is not responsible for content on external web sites . taxes , fees not included for deals content .\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 .\nthe kitchen is closed to the public today , july 7th due to our outside concert .\ntickets are still available at the door while quantities last . . . $ 15 each .\nfirst , try refreshing the page and clicking current location again . make sure you click allow or 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casual evenings shared with unexpected , but welcome , guests .\nexcellent paired with spicy dishes , or fresh pan seared whitefish . bring this one out for unexpected guests , and serve with an impromptu artisanal cheese platter .\nthey survived the holocaust , and then he rescued her from communism . sixty - five years later , they ' ve reunited .\nyou don ' t need to break the bank to host a dream wedding . i did it for $ 780 .\nhot as the august temperatures are , research has been ongoing for wine grape growers , studying ways to breed cold - hardy grapes and how best to cultivate them .\n\u2022 red trail vineyard \u2014 owned by rodney and susan hogen , the vineyard is located in western cass county , near buffalo . wine tasting by appointment . visit urltoken .\nwith the continued research focus and determination , these vintners and scientists at ndsu possess , the north dakota wine industry is going to be an increasingly tourist attraction as plantings expand and mature .\na friendly , knowledgeable staff looks forward to pouring for you and sharing their wine expertise . you\u2019ll have a good time in our company , and leave with newfound knowledge that will help you better enjoy wine wherever you go . visit our tasting room on cayuga lake to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere , savor the experience , and taste the quality . want to get a feel for the property and tasting room prior to your visit ? check out our tasting room virtual tour .\nthe inn ' s pool , hot tub , open - air poolside bar & caf\u00e9 and new 30 room wing are now open ! plan your stay in the country to experience it all .\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 , ponte family estate . all rights reserved . site by x\u00fcdle\n- sweet red wine made from 100 % north dakota grown grapes . gold medal at the american wine society competition .\n- medium - bodied , rich sweet red wine .\nlike grandpa used to make .\nuniquely north dakota .\nmonday - saturday 11am - 6pm sunday 12pm - 5pm all other hours by appointment .\nsemi - sweet red wine made from 100 % north dakota grown valiant grapes . harvested at souris valley vineyard .\nfull - bodied , rich red wine aged in american oak barrels . uniquely north dakota . diana ' s favorite .\ndeep , rich , dark red wine with a full body , fruity character and lovely bouquet .\nmade from wild plums , the distinctive flavor and warm amber color make this one special ."]}
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", "topic": 24}], "title": "provia", "paragraphs": ["provia is seeking clinicians actively providing these services to join provia ' s bone marrow banking network .\nprovia - the smart alternative for commercial vehicle parts that you trust to do the job safely and reliably . that is the provia promise .\ncore values drive provia ' s success : click here to watch our video .\nwhen you have morins siding & window company install provia doors and windows , you get access to a wide range of options . provia offers numerous outstanding doors .\nconsider the differences between a custom provia storm door and standard big box aluminum storm door .\nprovia ' s windows have been recognized as the most efficient of energy star of 2018 .\nthe provia air processing unit ( apu ) is a two - part system comprising a provia air dryer and a provia multi - circuit protection valve . it will dry and clean air supplied by the compressor , adjust pressure for the respective load circuits and provide overload protection . the provia apu offers significantly better performance than budget brand competitors , and a longer operating life that greatly reduces maintenance downtime .\nprospective employees , if you would like to learn about employment opportunities at provia , view our employment page .\nprovia ' s products deliver maximum return on investment revealed in remodeling magazine ' s 2018 cost vs . value report .\nyour standards are our standards . your reputation is backed by our reputation . that\u2019s why it is safe with provia .\nif you need windows , provia has all the popular styles . you can select from multiple insulated glass options , as well as multiple grid patterns . provia windows are backed by a lifetime limited warranty , so be sure to ask for details !\nprovia parts , developed by aftermarket specialists for the aftermarket , are engineered to meet a reliable performance standard with no frills , yet no compromise on quality and safety . that is why provia delivers that \u2018just right for the job\u2019 promise that your customers are looking for . provia is about choice \u2013 manufactured to precise standards , it offers a new choice for a smart alternative .\nwith provia , what you see is what you get : the automotive parts you want , delivered when you want them , and in manageable quantities that don\u2019t break the bank or bend warehouse shelves . provia really does deliver so much more in every box .\nfor a free in - home consultation about any of provia ' s beautiful windows , contact morins siding & window company today .\nprovia laboratories , cgmp autologous stem cell company , launches $ 2m growth capital financing round , engages us capital partners as investment bank .\nclick below to navigate through a 360 - degree tour of the lobby and conference rooms of our provia walnut creek , ohio , facility .\na provia cabin levelling valve improves driver comfort by maintaining a precise cab position . for cabs fitted with an air suspension system , the clv will preserve the correct attitude , intelligently adapting to cabin load and a wide range of road conditions . designed specifically for the aftermarket , provia is a budget brand with no frills \u2013 but also zero compromises on safety . the provia clv is a robust component you can depend on .\nprovia is a commercial vehicle budget spare parts brand that delivers reliable performance , with no frills , yet no compromise on quality or safety for trucks , buses , and trailers . provia offers more than 40 products across key replacement categories , including brake pads , coupling heads , relay valves , as well as coiled and straight tubes . provia is available to distributors , workshops and fleet operators serving the commercial vehicle industry worldwide .\nyou can learn more about provia ' s high - quality windows by downloading the brochures linked below and by contacting morins siding & window company .\nas you look at all the different styles and colors of provia ' s stone products , it is important to factor in lighting when making your choice .\nhomeowners and contractors who buy quality , buy provia doors . provia offers four lines of fiberglass and steel professional - class entry doors that meet the highest standards for beauty , durability , security and energy efficiency , available in custom sizes and finishes . customize a door the way you want it using our visualizer .\nprovia offers warranties for its exterior doors , replacement windows , vinyl siding and manufactured stone . click on the links to the right to view the details specific to each product line . to make a warranty claim or to contact provia regarding any other product issues , view the procedures on our product complaints policy page .\nprovia ' s windows and doors are energystar\u00ae certified and come with rating labels from the national fenestration rating council ( nfrc ) that show you all their fantastic features .\nprovia ' s energy star certified doors and windows are independently tested and certified to meet strict energy - efficiency standards set by the environmental protection agency ( epa ) . the epa has awarded provia eleven times . most recently , was awarded a second time for energy star partner of the year - sustained excellence for door and window manufacturing .\na rotary slide valve controls the raising and lowering of airsuspension based vehicles with a hand lever . provia offers a robust , cost attractive , high performance rotary slide valve .\nprovia ' s custom home replacement window program is a product of good old american ingenuity and know - how , with over 30 years of real - world r & d .\nprovia is a u . s . manufacturer of vinyl siding , whose professional - class exterior siding products are produced by employees who care for details in ways others won ' t .\nthe multiple circuit protection valve ( mcpv ) from provia provides pressure protection in multi - circuit braking systems . used in a trailer braking system , an mcpv distributes compressed air , adjusts pressure to the respective circuits and protects healthy circuits in cases of circuit failure . provia\u2019s mcpv offers significantly better performance than budget brand competitors and a longer operating life that greatly reduces maintenance downtime .\nprovia has found success as a custom building products company by adhering to 19 core values that guide our company to develop rewarding , long - term relationships with its employees , dealers and customers .\nat provia , we care about our customers as much as we do the products and services we meticulously provide . we combine old - world craftsmanship with state - of - the - art technology to deliver personalized care with every order . we invite you to experience provia\u2019s full line of products crafted the professional way - which includes the industry\u2019s best in doors , windows , siding and stone .\nwhether cross - processed or processed normally , youll get awesome results from fuji provia 100f film . when crossed , you ' ll get magical photos with blue - green , red and cream tones .\na provia relay emergency valve ( rev ) controls a two - line trailer brake system actuated by the braking system of the tractor . the product controls the emergency brake function , triggering automatic trailer braking when a partial or total pressure drop is detected in the supply line . available in variants compatible with a wide variety of oe systems , the provia rev is a cost - effective alternative to oe components .\nthe provia foot brake valve ( fbv ) is used for precise pressurisation and purge of pneumatic dual - circuit braking systems , actively controlling the braking process . it works in harness with actuating mechanisms across an extensive range of commercial vehicles . provia\u2019s fbv is a competitive price unit that does not compromise safety . it is designed to secure both air circuits , allowing the vehicle to be operated safely at all times .\nprovia is a cgmp cell and tissue product and services company with specific expertise in the collection , transport , processing , manufacturing , testing , cryopreservation , storage and distribution of cells and tissues for autologous use .\nchoosing provia is a choice to break new ground . product specifications , prices and availability that are unique for a budget price range . and it\u2019s all backed by familiar resources and suppliers that you know and trust .\nlook at our full - line of exterior building products for your next project . whether you ' re in need of doors , windows , siding or stone - provia has a professional line of products just for you .\nthe mullet family has built provia upon principles that are timeless . these values have been instilled into our team members along with a relentless discomfort with the status quo . this offers great assurance that the team which has built such a dynamic organization will successfully carry it into the future . we are committed to continually enhancing people\u2019s lives through the work we do and the products we make . this will define provia\u2019s future as it has our past .\nbrussels , belgium , july 5 , 2017 \u2013 provia , the safety - focused and reliable budget aftermarket parts brand for commercial vehicles , announced today that is celebrating its first anniversary . the new brand , launched . . .\nwe are happy to invite you to come and discover the expanded provia product range on our booth at transport compleet , the leading transportation industry fair in the netherlands . our latest product launches will be on display and . . .\nbrussels , belgium \u2013 february 15 , 2018 \u2013 provia , the safety - focused and reliable budget spare parts brand for commercial vehicles , now is also available on the north american market . the brand helps distributors , workshops and . . .\nour natural cut stone collection is a provia original . its large stone surfaces with natural textures and irregular cuts , mimic old world charm . available in three beautiful earth tone colors , natural cut adds design versatility and artisanship to many architectural styles .\na heater can be fitted to an air dryer as an option . provia recommends the use of a heater as part of the air dryer system , ensuring the system operates at a normal operating temperature and to protect it in low temperature environments .\ni absolutely love this app . very user friendly , customers love the interaction . my advice , anyone who wants to be successful at selling provia , you need this app . my app . has never crashed . . . . . ever .\nprovia also offers inspirations art glass , an amazing high - tech way to add the look of traditional stained glass to your home with all the benefits of modern energy efficiency . you can learn more about the process in the downloadable brochure below .\nprovia ' s endure , aeris , ecolite and aspect custom home replacement window lines provide the best in beauty and durability while also delivering high energy efficiency . our aluminum storm windows are designed to provide the best energy efficiency , weather protection and noise reduction .\nultra super polymer siding is a beautiful way to help guard the investment you\u2019ve made in your home . provia has engineered its super polymer formulation into the ultra panel to resist fading , cracking and thermal expansion and contraction , and backs it with a lifetime limited warranty .\nwhen it ' s time to upgrade the doors and windows in your home , morins siding & window company is here to help . we can install high - quality provia windows and doors that look amazing and offer you all the latest in energy - efficient features .\nunits in the job manager can now be moved up or down or excluded . auto - synch settings at startup ( behind the scenes ) . included support for specific customer programs . allow storm door hardware key instructions to be specified . allow inspirations glass in swinging patio doors . added image selectors for casing added a url scheme to allow launching from other apps ( provia : / / com . provia . ipad ) . up - to - date with entrylink product updates and rule changes . numerous other minor updates and bug - fixes .\nprovia offers its energy - efficient , custom home replacement windows in a number of popular window styles , including double hung , casement , awning , slider , bay , bow , picture and garden windows . our aluminum storm windows are available as double hung , slider windows and picture windows .\nprovia specializes in elegance and endurance . our professional - class siding has the look and texture of wood but the durability and strength of vinyl . with three types of vinyl siding to choose from ( insulated , traditional and decorative ) you can find the right one for your needs and style .\ncommercial vehicle brake pads convert the kinetic energy of the vehicle to thermal energy by friction . the provia brake pad portfolio covers the most commonly fitted air disc brakes in the market . over 20 different pad kits , that also have optional accessories , ensure an optimal fit for all major applications .\nprovia offers competitive compressor repair solutions for commercial vehicles of all types , providing reliable performance at an attractive price . the range now includes a replacement cylinder head to control airflow through the compressor , compatible with a wide range of trucks and buses in the heavy , medium and light vehicle markets .\nprovia has developed a competitive position by catering to a niche within the home replacement window market that demands a high degree of customization coupled with outstanding quality . our custom windows are built to be the best in the market . we define the custom windows that meet this demand as\nprofessional - class .\ntoday , provia remains privately owned by the mullet family and continues to invest in its facilities , employees , customers and research & development . the company continues to manufacture outstanding replacement door , window , vinyl siding and manufactured stone products with a dedicated growing team that distributes products throughout most of the united states .\nthe all - new terra cut stone collection is a provia exclusive that embodies key characteristics of weatherworn , coarse - grained , and coral style stones . this one - of - a - kind profile creates a striking appearance through a sensational amount of texture within each stone , as well as multiple dimensions from stone to stone .\nour super polymer formulation is at the heart of each of our horizontal and vertical cladding , making them the industry\u2019s most quality manufactured vinyl siding products . recognized with the # 1 recommended * cedarmax and # 1 siding best buy * hearttech , provia is proud to provide you with a better alternative to consumer - grade exterior cladding .\ncedarmax is an astm d7793 certified thermal cladding system that is recognized as a form of\ncontinuous insulation ,\nor insulation installed on the outside of your home that helps reduce energy loss . integration of provia\u2019s exclusive super polymer formulation with rigid eps foam insulation makes cedarmax the perfect choice for exterior insulated vinyl siding for your home .\nprovia limestone is a collection of roughly chiseled , square and rectangular surfaced stone . replicated from stones originating in the midwest , this collection represents natural stone selections chosen for their exceptional shape , texture and character . architectural styles dating back to the colonial period exhibit extensive use of this stone type in structures . limestone\u2019s natural earth tones and warmth add beauty and charm to any application .\na wheel speed sensor ( wss ) is a device designed to read the speed of a vehicle ' s wheel rotation . the system also monitors the proper functioning of a range of features , including brake performance , ensuring vehicle safety . provia wheel speed sensors are contactless and use alternating voltage outputs to correspond to the actual wheel speed rotation , passing the information to the vehicle\u2019s electronics system .\nprovia fieldstone is our collection of rugged textured stone distinguished by its shapes and edges . its uniqueness and character make an impression wherever fieldstone is used , and the closely laid stones create its rich , natural look . inspiration for this collection finds its roots in pennsylvania , new york and the mid - atlantic states where the architectural character from centuries past bear witness to the lasting beauty of this stone .\nddsb consists of service brake chamber and a spring brake chamber . the air pressure applied into the service chamber is converted into mechanical output force . the spring chamber provides the mechanical braking force to park the vehicle . in addition , a mechanical release arrangement is provided in the unit to release the parking brake after brake failure . provia offers a cost attractive , high performance spring brake actuators for commercial vehicles .\npossibly my new favourite film . the grain is simply non - existent while retaining the film look and amazing colours . it is a very versatile film and will look good for every occasion . looks even better when viewed on a slide viewer . i found it very good for street photography , photos look cinematic . you would never get the look of provia straight out of a digital camera . instead of buying that mega expensive dslr , buy a cheap film camera and provia instead . the film and processing together is a bit pricey but worth it considering you can own tangible slides that will last forever . this is one of the only slide films still available and i hear the future of fuji film is in doubt so shoot some slides on this while you still can . it would be horrible if fuji discontinued this .\nprovia is nestled within the rolling hills of sugarcreek , ohio , the heart of the nation ' s largest amish population . the company was started in a garage by bill mullet more than 40 years ago and has grown into a nationally known manufacturer of high quality entry door systems , energy - efficient windows , super polymer vinyl siding and artfully - crafted , manufactured stone . provia has built a reputation in the building products industry for quality , old - world craftsmanship and personal care for customers , which extends to every part of our culture . the company has been through many changes to accommodate its growth , including expansions , acquisitions , and the implementation of state - of - the - art production equipment . the current headquarters , constructed in 1984 , underwent major renovation and expansions in 1993 , 2001 and 2005 and 2012 / 2013 .\na faith - based company , provia ' s leaders and employees are dedicated to serving customers and each other by caring for details in ways others won ' t . as the company moves forward , its people are unified under this common purpose : to let our light shine before others , so that they may see our good works and give glory to our father who is in heaven . - adapted from matthew 5 : 16\na chassis levelling valve from provia provides suspension control for vehicles fitted with air springs . it precisely modulates compressed air in the suspension bellows as a ratio of the vehicle\u2019s load . the chassis levelling valve ensures a constant ride height , charging the air suspension during loading and venting when unloading . it has been designed as a cost - effective alternative to oe components with no compromise on safety . available in a range of variants , it is designed for compatibility with a wide choice of oe systems .\nthis powerful visualization engine can be used by homeowners to design doors and windows or select from provia\u2019s wide variety of vinyl siding and manufactured stone options , view brochures , videos and photo galleries . advanced features enable provia dealers to obtain pricing , order products via entrylink and access installation guides . provia\u2019s exterior home design tool is a unique , portable and easy - to - use tool that supports the sales process . for best results , use with ipad air 2 or higher . app features \u2022 door selector \u2013 choose from four fiberglass and steel exterior door lines ( embarq\u2122 , signet\u00ae , heritage fiberglass\u2122 , legacy steel\u2122 ) and more than 30 door styles , plus a variety of stain and paint color choices and door glass options . \u2022 window selector \u2013 choose from five window lines ( aeris\u2122 wx1000 , endure , aspect and ecolite ) and many styles including bay windows , architectural windows , slider windows , casement windows and double hung windows , plus a multitude of glass options . \u2022 siding options \u2013 choose from 9 different vinyl siding types , including our # 1 recommended cedarmax\u2122 and # 1 best buy hearttech\u2122 , and 32 siding colors . \u2022 manufactured stone options - choose from eight different stone styles and a variety of colors . \u2022 browse videos , photo galleries and brochures . \u2022 access product installation guides . ( dealer edition ) \u2022 obtain product pricing . ( dealer edition ) \u2022 direct - connect product ordering to entrylink . ( dealer edition ) \u2022 once downloaded , this free app can be used without an internet connection .\nat provia , our top priority is serving and caring about others . we try to show that not only through the outstanding products , service and quality our customers have come to expect , but by caring for the smallest detail of our customers ' needs . in fact , we believe that so passionately our mission statement is ,\nto serve , by caring for details in ways others won ' t .\nbecause ' to serve ' is an active statement , it represents our relentless pursuit of looking for ways to put our mission into action .\nprovia ( and its sister film velvia , which tends to steal the limelight ) are the best colour films available , and possibly the best films that have ever been available . it shoots so easily with a well set - up camera , and the results are excellent . this is definitely a bit less saturated than velvia , and a little\nbluer\nin tone . however , that means it ' s ideal for taking shots that are slightly more\nrealistic\nor natural , rather than for pure art or landscape photography . if you ' re a veteran of velvia , provia is absolutely something you ought to try , at least once . if you ' ve never shot either , then this is perhaps the more\nforgiving\nof the two , especially with the slightly faster speeds on offer , and it ' s definitely easier to compensate underexposure when developing . i almost always keep a few rolls of both fuji slide films available , and this is definitely every bit as good as its more popular sibling , and perhaps even better for some applications . i honestly don ' t understand why it ' s not more popular , save for the fact that most of its ideal audience are possibly too attached to their dslrs to venture into\nserious\nfilm work , which is where this stock shines .\nremodeling your home\u2019s exterior is a big deal since the style and colors you select can create the look you\u2019ve always dreamed about .\nmanufactured stone , steel entry doors , vinyl siding and windows all provide good return on investment among mid - range priced home renovation projects .\nby providing you a way to look at typical model homes or your own home with new\nskin\n, we ' ve provided you with this home remodeling tool for design inspiration and to take away the guesswork and anxiety .\nour friendly customer service team is ready to help you with your questions about our exterior doors , replacement windows , vinyl siding and manufactured stone .\ndo you need help determining which door and glass styles best suite your home ? find out more here .\nour new cutting - edge embarq series of fiberglass doors pushes the envelope in energy efficiency , with the most energy - efficient door available in the u . s . our signature signet fiberglass entry doors deliver the most accurate representation of woodgrain , with door styles in cherry , mahogany , fir and oak , and seven stain colors per series . our heritage fiberglass doors offer the classic style of true woodgrain with the durability and security of fiberglass . and , our legacy steel exterior doors with 20 - gauge steel provide unparalleled security .\nbusiness pros , our friendly customer service team is ready to help you with your questions about our exterior doors , replacement windows , vinyl siding and manufactured stone .\nhours : m - f 8 : 00 a . m . to 6 : 30 p . m . est\nhours : m - f 7 : 30 a . m . to 4 : 30 p . m . cst\nhours : m - f 8 : 00 a . m . to 4 : 30 p . m . est\nall of our cladding is created with our super polymer formulation , making it incredibly strong . with 6 specific brands of vinyl siding from which you can select , budget and beauty go hand - in - hand .\ncedar peaks superior design and engineering provides proven dependability and performance . from its patented twister lock and cyclonic locking system , super polymer formulation , and low maintenance , cedar peaks is the choice of discriminating renovators and homeowners that want tried - and - true performance and classic architectural elegance .\nrecognized as the # 1 siding best buy by a leading consumer - focused publication , hearttech has also been our number one selling product for nearly 30 years . why ? because we\u2019ve engineered this . 044\nproduct to perform at its best utilizing our super polymer formulation coupled with optimum rigid structural design .\nthe long - lasting durability of . 042\nwillowbrook\u2122 super polymer siding means your home will keep its charm and value for years to come , with very little exterior maintenance required . along with its delicate cedar woodgrain finish , willowbrook is loaded with exceptional features and is backed by a lifetime limited warranty .\nthe authentic weathered look and rough - cut cedar - like texture of our 6 . 5\nseasoned shake is surprisingly realistic from the curb or the front door .\ntimberbay will not rot , split , shrink , absorb water or be destroyed by insects . and unlike wood shakes or ornamental rounds that must be stained or painted every 2 - 3 years , timberbay maintains its original look and finish for years and years .\nour rough sawn shake is beautifully authentic . with a 9\nstaggered , rough - cut face , it has a remarkably realistic weathered finish and an installer - friendly single course profile and is available in eight rich colors .\nour traditional siding has a universal matte impression and matt finish . our traditional siding is also wind tested to 192 * mph it also includes a lifetime limited warranty .\n* windload testing is based upon astm 5206 testing and the results are reported per astm 3679 section 5 . 11 .\nfor homeowners contemplating replacement of their home siding or a new home construction , material choice is a critical decision that can impact how one feels about their house for years to come .\nmost exterior walls have insulation in between the wall studs , but allow significant energy loss through the studs themselves , which are poor insulators .\nprofessionally designed palettes for your home ' s exterior . use these color suggestions to help you select harmonious color groupings for your home\u2019s exterior .\nour double hung windows are beautiful , functional and energy efficient . upper and lower sashes both open and tilt in for easy cleaning .\npicture windows provide abundant light , a spacious view , plus the benefits of home energy savings .\nbay and bow windows are constructed using your choice of picture , double hungs or casements .\nenergy - efficient home replacement windows will use less energy to stay warmer in the winter , cooler in the summer , and provide more comfort all year round .\nwhen you feel air moving through your windows you know you\u2019re not only wasting energy , you are losing hard - earned money .\nsome have said that our stone veneer is so realistic , you have to turn it over to see that it is manufactured . our stone siding looks and feels like the real thing because we handcraft each mold to capture every detail and depth of natural stone .\ndeep shadow lines combined with authentic coloring produce dramatic effects in all our manufactured stone products . to achieve this , we select natural stones from unique geographic regions for every master mold and use only raw pigments and oxides for rich color . additionally , instead of appearing only on the surface of stone faces , our colors permeate throughout the entire stone , giving each and every manufactured stone a realistic look with hues that last for years , even for exterior uses .\nledgestone ' s rough dimensional surface , jagged edges and varying surface area bring all the beauty and character of southeastern charm to this collection . dramatic shadows between the individual pieces change with the sun ' s position .\nstunningly realistic , our stone collections capture the essence of nature\u2019s handiwork in every stone produced . coming home never looked so good .\ntastes and trends change , but some things have enduring beauty that lasts for a lifetime . dry stack is a collection of carefully selected stone of varying thicknesses designed to fit together . this collection brings together an array of hues ranging from earthen grays and charcoals to golden browns , plums and misty corals to create a palette for every taste .\nfor a completely different look , dry stack can also be installed with various colors of grout .\ninspired by the original stones found in rivers and streams all across the country , river rock remains a popular choice .\nprecisionfit stone is designed with a contemporary look , lots of character , natural color and realistic texture .\nmanufactured stone ranks 2nd among home remodeling projects with a cost - value return of 97 . 1 % *\nwith traditional grouting methods , it is the grout that fills the voids between stones , helping to secure them in place and preventing rain or snow from penetrating the stonework .\nthe best exterior doors , replacement windows , manufactured stone and vinyl siding products are ones that the manufacturer is willing to warranty against material or building defects and failure with normal use .\nfill out the information below to register your door , windows , siding or stone . or contact us for more information .\nwabco websites use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and provide you with services available on the website . to find out more about which cookies we use and how you can block them , please read our cookies policy . furthermore , we inform you that our customers and suppliers privacy statement has been updated on may 25th 2018 , please click here to read . more information\ncoupling heads enable the pneumatic connection between a truck and trailer . it connects two separate lines of supply and control , to prevent incorrect coupling .\ncoiled tubes are applied to pneumatic braking systems to provide a flexible connection between the towing vehicle and semi - trailer .\nrelay valves rapidly increase or decrease the pressure of compressed air and shorten the response and pressure build - up times in air braking systems . relay valves not only help to rapidly pressurize the brake cylinders , but also act as quick - release valves when the brakes are released .\ninside the pneumatic system , the air dryer cartridge is an important , safety - relevant component . installed between the compressor and reservoirs a cartridge is the first line of defense protecting a vehicle\u2019s air system .\npressure limiting valves help ensure system pressures are kept below a desired upper limit and maintain a set pressure in relevant parts of the circuit . most pneumatic systems are designed to operate within a preset pressure range . without controlling or limiting these forces , power components ( and expensive equipment ) could be damaged . the valves prevent the buildup of excessive pressure or vacuum which can unbalance the system . they are the safeguards which limit maximum pressure in a system by releasing it when it gets too high .\nthe clutch servo enables the driver to disengage and engage the clutch with minimum clutch pedal effort . the clutch servo is a pneumatically assisted hydraulic clutch - actuating device that enables sensitive and accurate actuation of the clutch in the vehicle .\nspring brake actuators consist of both a service and a parking chamber . the air pressure applied into the service chamber is converted into mechanical output force . the parking chamber provides the mechanical braking force to park the vehicle . in addition , a mechanical release arrangement is provided in the unit to release the parking brake after brake failure .\nair dryers are installed between the air compressor and the reservoir on commercial trucks and busses . they are designed to filter out humid air and other contaminants before they are able to reach the vehicle\u2019s downstream pneumatic systems .\ndiscover the benefits of a new budget brand that blends reliability with a solid delivery and service infrastructure .\nwe are committed to accelerating the use of personal cell and tissue therapies such as the use of mesenchymal stem cells ( mscs ) and regenerative medicine .\n. . . the global stem cell therapy market will reach $ 180 billion by 2030 .\nfacilities that are in good condition , equipment that is properly maintained and calibrated , employees who are qualified and fully trained , and processes that are reliable and reproducible , are a few examples of how cgmp requirements help to assure the safety and efficacy of drug products . \u201d\nthe implantation , transplantation , infusion , or transfer of human cells or tissue back into the individual from whom the tissue or cells are recovered .\ndental stem cells are solid tissue forming stem cells - raw materials for regenerative medicine .\nthe only dental stem cell banking option operating an fda - registered cgmp cell manufacturing facility .\ncell therapy research , pre - clinical testing , process development , cell isolation , culture , manufacturing and cryopreservation services for proof of concept studies , protocol development , validation , and trials .\nover 50 pharmaceutical , biotech and medical centers rely on proviasettes for their biobanks .\nmesenchymal stem cells ( mscs ) from dental pulp , adipose tissue , placental tissue , umbilical cord tissue , bone marrow , chorionic villi , and amniotic fluid .\northopedic surgeons , pain management and sports medicine clinics are commonly using a patient ' s own bone marrow for regenerative medicine applications .\nresolved crashing issue when using the camera feature . entry door handing will no longer be defaulted ; forcing the user to make a selection . minor bugfixes up - to - date with latest entrylink rules and data\nadded support for 2017 product program added an option in settings that allows pricing to be displayed automatically added a search box to the job manager added an\nexit current job\nbutton to the job manager - 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", "topic": 32}], "title": "euroclear", "paragraphs": ["new business line designed to leverage euroclear ' s data warehouse . . . continued\neuroclear reports record turnover and \u20ac27 . 5trn in assets under custody - ftse global markets\nyou ' re basically taking the banks and euroclear out of the system .\n\u201cshould euroclear violate the terms of this order , plaintiffs shall be free to compel prompt compliance and to seek any other just and proper relief against euroclear , \u201d it warns .\ntags : argentina , argentine bondholders , euroclear , nml capital limited , thomas griesa , vulture funds .\ndespite blockchain work conducted by euroclear and other similar platforms around the world , edmonds believes he ' s created a new way for investors deemed too small for euroclear to access similar functionality \u2013 but at far less expense .\nwith the launch of the link with latin clear , euroclear will have established links with csds in 46 countries .\nnternal changes at deutsche bank resulted in solidum losing access to euroclear . deutsche bank declined comment for this article .\nfrance ' s central bank has made sovereign and government bonds available for securities lending through post - trade giant euroclear .\neuroclear bank and central latinoamericana de valores s . a . ( latin clear ) to open panama to international investors .\neuroclear\u2019s big ticket project has been its burgeoning relationship with global post trade major the dtcc . its joint venture dtcc - euroclear globalcolateral ltd connects two large collateral pools to provide a global , end - to - end collateral management solution . this year , euroclear plans to launch a collateral margin utility that it hopes will bring additional operating efficiencies to market participants .\nbanque de france ' s deal with euroclear falls under the public sector purchase programme covering sovereign , agency and supranational debt .\nif you take out euroclear , and you take out the bank from trying to control everything , then you start to reduce the fees quite drastically ,\nedmonds said .\nin a way , euroclear shot themselves in the foot .\ngriesa , also said that euroclear has to notify the hedge funds of any transfers of argentine bonds and identify the parties involved .\neuroclear bank has opened an account with hong kong ' s central securities depositary , the central moneymarkets unit . . . . continued\neuroclear is committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in any part of our business or supply chains .\nthe euroclear board has announced that tim howell has accepted the board ' s proposal to become chief executive officer ( ceo ) of euroclear sa / nv , replacing pierre francotte , who announced his decision last june to step down as ceo after ten years in this role .\ntransactions between euroclear participants are settled in the manner described above on a dvp basis on the books of euroclear . securities and cash transfers between buyer and seller accounts are final and irrevocable upon settlement . costs and risks involved in the settlement between euroclear participants and local market participants are heavily influenced by local market practices . trades settling through domestic market links settle on a dvp basis only if dvp is provided in the local market . in the same way , settlement in the euroclear system becomes final and irrevocable in line with the rules of the domestic market . as a rule , euroclear bank credits securities to participants only if it has actually received the securities for the account of such participants .\nthese are lambent days for euroclear . the post trade service provider has rediscovered its mojo over the last couple of\u2026 read more . . .\neuroclear is one of two principal clearing houses for securities traded in the euromarket . euroclear specializes in verifying information supplied by brokers involved in a securities transaction and the settlement of securities . euroclear is market owned and governed , and acquired london crest , necigef netherlands , sicovam paris , and caisse interprofessionnelle de d\u00e9p\u00f4ts et de virements de titres ( cik ) brussels , following a series of acquisitions that occurred from 2001 to 2007 .\ncommenting on his decision , tim howell , said :\nthere are few organisations that have the clarity of vision , depth of management and staff expertise , board representation and market trust that euroclear has developed over the years . i am truly excited to be joining an organisation that has so many excellent qualities . i intend to put them to good use in helping euroclear ' s clients find the answer to their future post - trade service needs at euroclear . i relish the new professional challenges ahead and sincerely appreciate the confidence that the euroclear board has with me .\naccording to the positive feedback after benoit caerdinal\u2019s speech , we are curious to know how many of euroclear professionals changed sectors for a challenging mission .\nfrom this year\u2019s raft of initiatives , and last year\u2019s performance , euroclear increasingly looks to be relishing the challenge of market change\u2026 read more . . .\nfind out how euroclear france supports the neu cp market through our reliable , efficient and stp solution for issuing short and medium term notes in france .\neuroclear has also extended its global footprint , bringing its concept of euroclearability to selected domestic capital markets that might otherwise have limited access to global participants . euroclear reached agreement with the ministry of finance and the reserve bank of india to support the market by providing access to india\u2019s government bonds through the group\u2019s platform .\nnew york judge thomas griesa on wednesday barred euroclear , the giant belgium - based financial clearing and settlement house , from processing any debt payments by argentina .\nbeing part of euroclear means being part of a vibrant , renowned international organisation . we live our values and put people at the centre of everything we do .\noutsource the collateral management aspect of your street lending activity to euroclear\u2019s flexible triparty securities lending service and leave yourself free to focus on the opportunities in the market .\nthe value of securities held on behalf of euroclear clients grew by 6 % to \u20ac27 . 5trn turnover , the value of securities transactions settled , was a record \u20ac674 . 7trn ; a 6 % increase over prior year the number of netted transactions settled in the euroclear group grew by 5 % to a record 190 . 7m\nhowell boasts : \u201ceuroclear has delivered another robust operating performance in 2015 , benefitting from continued investments in both traditional products and new services such as the collateral highway . \u201d\nat euroclear , there are no boundaries to your potential and there is the opportunity to grow in your function , or even move into another path entirely .\n\u201cany instructions to receive or deliver the aforementioned securities from / to a clearstream banking luxembourg customer will be rejected with immediate effect , \u201d euroclear said in the note .\nnew york judge thomas griesa on wednesday barred euroclear , the giant belgium - based financial clearing and settlement house , from processing any debt payments by argentina . in the newest step tightening buenos aires ' avenues for avoiding paying off hedge funds on their bonds , griesa forbade euroclear from processing \u0093any payments received from any source\u0094 in respect to argentine bonds .\nfor opportunity borrowers and lenders , our gc access product allows you to lend or borrow baskets of hqla in exchange for other collateral , from euroclear bank , at street levels .\ngriesa , judge in the southern new york federal district court , also said that euroclear has to notify the hedge funds of any transfers of argentine bonds and identify the parties involved .\nclearstream banking s . a . and euroclear have jointly decided that the bridge will temporarily be closed for greek domestic securities , starting at 14 : 00 cest on 29 june 2015 .\neuroclear has also begun to expand its funds network outside of europe , opening an account with the central moneymarkets unit of hong kong\u2019s central securities depositary , to provide euroclear bank clients with access to china - domiciled funds , as well as hong kong - domiciled funds . elsewhere in asia , euroclear established a historic partnership with the china construction bank to further support offshore renminbi capital markets . working closely with the china construction bank , the group supported the launch of the first ever rmb - denominated money market international etf , listed in london in march .\neuroclear uk and ireland\u2019s proven and robust securities lending and borrowing programme delivers unprecedented settlement efficiency for our clients . it can be used to cover shorts , optimise settlement and fund collateral operations .\ndebt instruments purchased by banque de france , which form part of ecb president mario draghi ' s quantitative easing measures , will be available for lending purposes through euroclear ' s gc access facility .\nthe action will prevent euroclear customers from settling their trades with clearstream clients and vice versa , but it will not affect trading between customers belonging to the same clearing company , the source said .\n\u201cany instructions to receive or deliver the aforementioned securities from / to a clearstream banking luxembourg customer will be rejected with immediate effect , \u201d euroclear said in a note to clients seen by ifr .\npierre francotte intends to continue in his current role , to ensure a smooth transition , until tim howell joins euroclear on a date to be defined . pierre francotte commented :\ni congratulate tim on his appointment and wish him success in leading euroclear to a great future . euroclear has become a pillar of stability and innovation in the financial industry . we have accomplished much , but more remains to be done . i am confident that tim will help develop the company even further , with the help of its exceptionally talented management team and staff , and the support of its high - calibre board of directors . after ten years at the helm of euroclear , i am closing this chapter in my professional life with a sense of gratitude to all my colleagues for the excellence they have given to euroclear all these years . i look forward to a new chapter , pursuing other , non - executive interests in several different domains , both within and outside the financial industry .\nmef viceminister of finance , dar\u00edo a . espinosa r . , said :\nwe are very pleased to be part of this initiative , led by euroclear and latin clear , which will allow panama to access a broader base of foreign investors and diversify our funding sources . the international link with euroclear will be a defining moment in the way panama ' s issuers connect with domestic and international investors .\nin the newest step tightening buenos aires ' avenues for avoiding paying off hedge funds on their bonds , griesa forbade euroclear from processing\nany payments received from any source\nin respect to argentine bonds .\nthe order came after nml capital , aurelius capital management , and olifant fund petitioned griesa to block argentina ' s bond payments through euroclear until they are paid for their bonds under griesa ' s 2012 ruling .\nwe are delighted to announce that dtcc - euroclear global collateral ltd has been recognised as the ' post - trade initiative of the year ' in the financial news ' 16th annual trading & technology awards europe .\nit has not all be straightforward however : in october , euroclear announced that its eses csds required more time than initially planned to ensure a safe and stable migration to the target2 - securities ( t2s ) platform and a revised migration schedule was put in place . euroclear says it remains committed to t2s and has implemented a range of measures taken to secure its delivery of the project , including further investment in dedicated resources .\neuroclear is a clearing house that acts as a central securities depository ( csd ) for its clients , many of whom trade on european exchanges . most of its clients comprise of banks , broker - dealers , and other institutions professionally engaged in managing new issues of securities , market - making , trading or holding a wide variety of securities . euroclear settles domestic and international securities transactions , covering bonds , equities , derivatives , and investment funds . over 190 , 000 national and international securities are accepted in the euroclear system , covering a broad range of internationally traded fixed and floating rate debt instruments , convertibles , warrants , and equities .\nwhen i joined euroclear in 2013 there were 40 people in the krakow office . we are now more than 450 ! looking back , this fast growth has been a real adventure for all of us .\nthe order came after nml capital , aurelius capital management , and olifant fund petitioned griesa to block the country ' s bond payments through euroclear until they are paid for their bonds under griesa ' s 2012 ruling .\neuroclear\u2019s collateral highway mobilised an average of \u20ac1 , 063bn of collateralised transactions daily ; a 20 % increase over prior year the group\u2019s fund strategy has made good progress in 2015 as euroclear is increasingly regarded as the place for funds , with 12 % growth in fund assets under custody . the value of funds serviced by fundsettle increased 17 % over prior year , and the volume of fund transactions processed by the group grew 9 % to reach 22m\neuroclear\u2019s risk - free automated securities lending and borrowing programme is highly flexible and secure . it targets borrowing demand to avoid settlement fails and counterparty claims . this gives you a risk - focused , confidential , secure and flexible solution .\nrollout of technology upgrades has been a priority for the firm in recent months . euroclear finland\u2019s is overhauling its securities processing infrastructure with a new it system , named infinity . infinity completed its first major milestone through the launch of its fixed income platform in february 2015 , with further developments scheduled for 2016 . elsewhere , euroclear sweden also reached agreement in 2015 with its swedish market advisory committee , following a period of extensive market consultation , to replace that market\u2019s csd platform .\ndeutsche bank to gain access to euroclear until last year . in those days , the european clearing and settlement house would create the notes , and then solidum would settle them with investors using the traditional delivery - versus - payment method .\nnew york , march 26 ( ifr ) - clearing houses euroclear and clearstream have closed trading bridges on some us $ 9 . 4bn of argentine bonds issued under local law , a source familiar with the situation told ifr on thursday .\nstephan pouyat , global head of international markets for euroclear , said :\nthis innovative euroclear international link makes use of a single post - trade platform for both domestic and international investors , thus creating a single pool of liquidity . we are delighted to be able to offer a robust solution based on our technology and expertise to the panamanian capital markets and we look forward to helping the republic of panama achieve its strategic objective of becoming a key financial centre for latin america .\nthe insurance - linked securities specialist built its blockchain platform after losing its connection to euroclear last year , and now sees the platform as a way for other providers like itself to offer similarly sized investments that traditional settlement companies might typically turn away .\nlast month , the traditional investment firm issued notes based on a reinsurance contract without the need for euroclear , the widely used post - settlement provider . instead , solidum was able to issue $ 14 . 8 million in securitized notes using its own proprietary ilsblockchain .\nnew york , march 26 ( ifr ) - euroclear has closed a trading bridge with clearstream on five series of us dollar - denominated argentine bonds issued under local law , the company said in a note to the market on thursday , according to a broker .\neuroclear ticked all the boxes . in fact , it\u2019s probably a unique challenge . as a financial market infrastructure ensuing business continuity and back up is vital , so we run critical applications operating in three data centres which adds to the complexity of the work we do .\nthe order to block euroclear follows griesa\u2019s last week decision to allow citibank to process interest payments on $ 2 . 3 billion of argentina bonds due on march 31st and future payment on june 30th , while urging the bank to get out of its custody business in argentina .\namount : clp 30 billion settlement date : march 10 , 2010 maturity date : february 21 , 2013 issue price : 101 . 375 % coupon : 2 . 50 % annually denomination : clp 1 , 000 , 000 listing : luxembourg clearing systems : euroclear and clearstream isin : xs0491859798\nin addition i have benefitted from a range of training to support my role , building a learning path and evolving my skills . at euroclear , there are no boundaries to your potential and there is the opportunity to grow in your function , or even move into another path entirely .\ncorporate responsibility is part of euroclear ' s dna , as a company committed to serving the public good ( pdf - 831kb ) . in line with our corporate values , we commit to doing business in an ethical , responsible and sustainable way , while giving back to the wider community .\nthe euroclear group today reports \u201crobust\u201d operating results in 2015 . client assets held in safekeeping touched \u20ac 27 . 5trn , and the group delivered an all - time high of \u20ac 674 . 7trn in the value of securities processed as well as achieving a record level of collateral outstandings at over \u20ac1trn . euroclear has enjoyed something of a renaissance under the leadership of ceo tim howell , underscored by growing confidence in establishing a wide - ranging global expansion strategy , unpinned with some useful alliances with other post trade mavens ( such as the dtcc ) and the expansion of its funds network outside europe .\namount : nzd 150 , 000 , 000 settlement date : february 2 , 2010 maturity date : january 29 , 2015 redemption amount : 100 % coupon : 5 . 23 % s . a . denomination : nzd 1 , 000 clearing systems : euroclear , clearstream lead manager : daiwa capital markets europe limited\n\u201ceuroclear will not process any payments received from any source , including but not limited to nacion fideicomisos sa and caja de valores , in respect of any bonds subject to the injunction , and will hold any such payments in suspension pending a ruling from this court on their proper disposition , \u201d the ruling issued reads .\namount : krw 270 billion * settlement date : february 26 , 2010 maturity date : february 26 , 2013 issue price : 100 % coupon : 2 . 30 % annually denomination : krw 1 , 000 , 000 ( plus integral multiples of krw 10 , 000 in execess threof ) listing : luxembourg stock exchange clearing systems : euroclear and clearstream isin : xs0488499111\nbrussels and mexico city - grupo bolsa mexicana de valores ( grupo bmv ) , the mexican stock exchange group , and euroclear , the brussels - based international central securities depository ( icsd ) , have signed an agreement to create a joint venture - bmv fondos s . a . de c . v . ( bmv fondos ) - to accelerate and deepen the liquidity of the mexican mutual funds market .\ni am the product owner for the deployment of jive software throughout euroclear , helping to adapt it to our requirements as a collaborative working platform \u2013 known as pulse + - that integrates with other applications , such as microsoft office tools . as well as the architecture design and implementing technical upgrades , this project has allowed me to learn new skills that go beyond technology , including project coordination and stakeholder management .\nissuer : world bank ( international bank for reconstruction and development , ibrd ) issuer rating : aaa / aaa amount : usd * 2 billion settlement date : august 25 , 2010 maturity date : august 25 , 2014 issue price : 99 . 556 % coupon : 1 . 125 % ( semi - annual ) denomination : usd 1 , 000 listing : luxembourg stock exchange clearing systems : fedwire , euroclear and clearstream isin : us459058ay90\ncapitalising on euroclear ' s investment fund processing technology - fundsettle - a dedicated platform has been customized and introduced to meet the domestic needs of the mexican market . rather than maintaining multiple relationships with many different distributors using diverse communications means , fund managers now will only need to link to bmv fondos to access the entire ecosystem of distributors . likewise , distributors will have a single point of contact to access all funds for their clients .\nbrussels and panama city - euroclear bank and central latinoamericana de valores s . a . ( latin clear ) - the central securities depository ( csd ) of panama - will , in april 2014 , launch an international link sponsored by panama ' s ministry of economy and finance ( mef ) to enable global investors to participate in panama ' s capital markets and strengthen the republic of panama ' s position as a key financial centre for latin america .\niv\u00e1n d\u00edaz g , chief executive officer & general manager of latin clear added :\nby utilising euroclear ' s proven infrastructure , we will be able to offer our investors and issuers access to a broad range of international counterparties while simultaneously offering investors from across the globe easy access to panamanian government debt initially . we subsequently plan to add corporate debt and equities as well . this new initiative represents an important milestone for the panamanian securities market and for the region .\nall securities accepted by euroclear are eligible for securities lending and borrowing except those that are limited by liquidity , fiscal , or legal restrictions . standard borrowings are allocated whenever a borrower has insufficient securities in its account to make a delivery , provided sufficient securities are available from lending . borrowings are reimbursed on the first overnight settlement process where securities are available in the borrower\u2019s account . in the program , all securities made available by lenders are aggregated in a lending pool . securities are then distributed to borrowers and loans are allocated among lenders according to standard procedures .\ncoupon : 2 . 375 % ( semi - annual ) issue price : 99 . 546 % issue yield : 2 . 472 % listing : luxembourg stock exchange clearing systems : fedwire , euroclear or clearstream joint lead managers : barclays capital , credit suisse , hsbc , j . p . morgan senior co lead managers : bank of america - merrill lynch , daiwa , royal bank of canada , ubs co - lead managers : citi , deutsche bank , goldman sachs , morgan stanley , nomura , royal bank of scotland , seb , societe generale , td securities , wachovia . isin : us459058ar40\nwashington , dc , june 25 , 2010 \u2013 today , the world bank ( international bank for reconstruction and development , rated aaa / aaa ) , launched a malaysian ringgit ( myr ) linked 1 . 75 % eurobonds for its european and japanese institutional investor base via td securities as the underwriter . amount : myr * 200 million settlement date : july 6 , 2010 maturity date : june 24 , 2013 issue price : 100 . 6875 % coupon : 1 . 75 % annually denomination : myr 10 , 000 and multiples thereof listing : luxembourg clearing systems : euroclear and clearstream isin : xs0522012334\ngreater distribution capabilities are a key part of our strategy to attract more investors ,\nsaid jos\u00e9 oriol bosch , bmv chief executive officer .\nallowing mexican investors easier access into investment funds will improve liquidity and develop the local market . at the same time , this agreement will provide mexican fund managers and distributors with more tools to manage their portfolios . close to 600 funds in mexico will be supported by tried and trusted electronic messaging . as part of a phased approach with our partners euroclear , this new fund processing venture will capitalise on automation of fund orders through a single interface in the first quarter of next year , followed by integrated cash settlement .\nvalerie urbain , ceo , euroclear bank stated :\ntogether with our grupo bmv partner , we are actively stripping away excess risk and cost by creating a one - stop - shop for all domestic investment fund needs . we are honoured to be chosen by this market to address real inhibitors to growth . there is no reason why investment fund processing should lag behind other asset classes when it comes to placing buy - or sell - orders through to final trade settlement . as of early next year , one simple electronic order from the distributor will automatically trigger the end - to - end , delivery - versus - payment settlement process , eliminating heavy cash reconciliation and generating significant savings .\nin addition to its role as an international central securities depository ( icsd ) , euroclear also acts as the central securities depository ( csd ) for belgian , dutch , finnish , french , irish , swedish and uk securities . a csd is a financial institution that holds securities , such as bonds and shares , and provides for safekeeping of these assets . a csd also allows for the settlement of securities transactions . a transaction is settled once the buyer\u2019s account has been credited with the purchased shares and debited the agreed cash amount , and the seller\u2019s account has been debited the shares and credited the sales amount . the credit and debit movements occur simultaneously through a process known as delivery versus payment ( dvp ) .\na clearing house is a financial institution that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers of financial instrument . they take the opposite position of each side of a trade , acting as the buyer to the seller and the seller to the buyer . for example , if wendy and nathan enter into a transaction in which wendy agrees to sell 100 shares of amzn to nathan for $ 1 , 180 per share , nathan will have to pay $ 1 , 180 x 100 shares = $ 118 , 000 . the clearing house credits nathan\u2019s account with 100 amzn shares and deposits $ 118 , 000 to wendy\u2019s account . clearing houses , thus , ensure that the financial markets operate smoothly and efficiently . one of the world\u2019s largest clearing houses is euroclear .\nspecial us offers through july 31 - print delivery $ 1 . 90 per week | standard digital $ 2 . 77 per week\ntech group\u2019s founder cites relations as shares fall 1 . 2 % below opening price\nmy kitchen essential : \u2018i\u2019d be lost without . . . my pestle and mortar\u2019\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 .\nbuenos aires has sought to pay most of its creditors who joined its 2005 and 2010 debt restructurings , but has rejected the court ' s order to pay the hedge funds which refused to join those restructurings , the so - called holdouts .\nthe holdouts are demanding the full value of their bonds , while those who participated in the restructurings , after argentina defaulted on $ 100 billion in debt in 2001 , accepted writing off up to 70 % of the value of their holdings .\nbuenos aires says it would be unfair to creditors who participated in the restructuring , and possibly undermine the restructuring deal , if it meets the hedge funds ' demands .\neveryday the noose gets tighter . i wonder when the bondholders will accelerate ? i feel sorry for the next prez unless its a k . then i don ' t care at all : )\nyb . . . yes fun to watch . . . descent into the abyss . . . truly though . . . i can ' t imagine things will change all too much with any new govt . . . . they have a history . . . all the way back to the first governor general . . . theft and corruption are a mandatory legacy . . .\ni don ' t think it will change either . they need to change their society ' s mindset all the way down to their dna . corruption is as much a part of them as the air that they breath . some on here hopin and wishin for macri , change for change sake is a nice dream but as i have said the die is cast and i don ' t see any way the economy can improve without the society improving and that ' s not happening anytime in my lifetime .\ncommenting for this story is now closed . if you have a facebook account , become a fan and comment on our facebook page !\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 .\nunder the terms of the agreement , both joint venture parties confirm the creation of a company to promote greater levels of electronic and automated processing . today , the mexican investment fund market worth mxn 2 trillion ( eur 100 billion ) is opening up to third party distribution , raising new challenges in terms of existing inefficiencies , costs and risks associated with the high levels of manual processing and the reliance on phones and faxes .\nbmv fondos ' ambition , as a dedicated processing platform , is to reshape the industry by connecting the 28 active fund managers with the current 70 distributor houses using standardised messaging for order routing , unit settlement and related cash movements . confirmation of the joint venture is subject to several conditions , including regulatory approvals .\nglobalcollateral ' s margin transit utility links with the lombard risk colline solution to enable a collateral management process across all asset classes - 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fashioned way .\nthe london stock exchange group ' s crest settlement system \u2014 edmonds stumbled across multichain , an open - source protocol inspired by the bitcoin blockchain .\nspun up a series of nodes to test how the shared ledger technology might be modified to\nmirror what people do within the regular financial markets ,\nhe said .\nthe portfolio manager said that , while traditional middlemen collectively charge between $ 50 , 000 and $ 100 , 000 annually for the services , companies that want to issue securities through ilsblockchain would only need to pay $ 2 , 500 .\nsolidum ' s role here might resemble then a new , albeit more efficient , middleman . however , edmonds said his company is little more than a gatekeeper .\nin its first issuance , solidum managed the blockchain nodes representing various roles , including playing the role of paying agent and blockchain sponsor , overseeing compliance with anti - money laundering and know - your - customer regulations .\nwe don ' t have an overriding system that controls it . once we ' ve created the nodes , given people access to the system , we can turn off our server and everyone can carry on quite happily .\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 .\nwhether your focus is on increasing return , enhanced risk management or liquidity generation , our securities lending and borrowing solutions can help you unlock the true potential of your portfolio while staying abreast of changing regulatory requirements .\nbasically , the question raised was : can a ba from the bank field deliver a good performance in a mission of construction such as for thomas & pierron ? \u2018escent says yes . in fact , the knowledge about a field can sometimes limit the creativity of the ba and compel him to drown in the executing part of his job . on the contrary , a ba with a strong method and trained with cutting - edge coaching sessions can develop the agility to deliver the best analysis he possibly can .\nto conclude , a good ba doesn\u2019t necessary know about the field of activity of his / her customer . a fresh look coupled with agility is the signature of best bas .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nthis service is set to disconnect automatically after { 0 } minutes of inactivity . your session will end in { 1 } minutes .\nthis service is set to sign out after { 0 } minutes of inactivity .\n\u2013 today , the world bank ( international bank for reconstruction and development , rated aaa / aaa ) , launched a south korean won ( krw ) 270 billion 2 . 30 % krw / usd fx linked notes . the notes will be placed with institutional investors in europe via jp morgan as the sole lead manager .\nthis is our second krw transaction ; the first krw euro transaction was executed in 1997 .\n* on march 3 , 2010 , ibrd agreed to increase the nominal amount of the bond by the issue of a second tranche for an amount of krw 114 . 5 billion with an issue price of 100 . 65 % ( settlement date : march 18 , 2010 ) . on april 7 , 2010 , ibrd agreed to increase the principal amount of the bond by the issue of a third tranche for an amount of krw 20 billion with an issue price of 100 . 15 % ( settlement date : april 23 , 2010 ) . on may 20 , 2010 , ibrd agreed to further increase the principal amount of the bond by the issue of a fourth tranche for an amount of krw 12 billion with an issue price of 102 % ( settlement date : june 3 , 2010 ) . the new total outstanding principal amount is krw 416 . 5 billion .\nthe world bank ' s bond products and investor presentation can be accessed through the website of the world bank for bond investors ( urltoken ) . for a list of selected bonds issued recently by the world bank , see : urltoken .\n\u2013 the world bank ( international bank for reconstruction and development , ibrd , aaa / aaa ) priced today a usd 4 . 5 5 - year global fixed rate bond , its second usd benchmark in 2010 . this global bond was joint - lead managed by barclays capital , credit suisse , hsbc and j . p . morgan . this bond carries a coupon of 2 . 375 % , payable semiannually , and will mature on may 26 , 2015 . it was priced with a spread of 32 . 45 basis points over the 2 . 50 % u . s . treasury note due april 30 , 2015 , which translates to a yield of 2 . 472 % .\nin a market characterized by volatility and credit concerns , investors welcomed the opportunity to place money in bonds from a highly creditworthy issuer . the order book grew quickly over the course of the 24 hour marketing period reaching a total size of usd 5 . 6 billion in over 140 orders world - wide .\nwe are delighted with the strong investor response to our transaction , especially considering the difficult market backdrop . \u201d said doris herrera - pol , director and global head of capital markets at the world bank .\non july 5 , 2011 , the principal amount was increased by a second tranche for an amount of usd 150 million with an issue price of 102 . 092 % ( settlement date : march 11 , 2011 ) . the new total outstanding principal amount of the bond is usd 4 . 650 billion .\nthe present transaction is consistent with the world bank\u2019s longstanding practice of deploying its franchise as an issuer in the international capital markets to offer investors high - quality liquid instruments . this approach has direct benefits for world bank member countries as well , since this cooperative institution is able to fund its activities as a provider of financial services for its members on highly attractive terms .\nsean taor , head of rates syndicate , barclays capital : \u201cthe ibrd brand has been carefully nurtured over the years and this transaction has proven its strength and following once more . to get this size done at such a good level versus peers and amongst such market volatility is an unequivocal vote of confidence from the market . \u201d\nedward mizuhara , head of ssa syndicate , credit suisse : \u201cwe were delighted to have been involved in this highly successful transaction for the world bank . this was the world bank\u2019s first usd 5 - year global since october 2008 and as such represented a rare opportunity for investors to extend duration on the world bank\u2019s curve . consequently , the deal benefited from strong demand garnering a book of in excess of usd 5 . 5 billion , with the highest quality of accounts participating . the success of the deal following extremely volatile market conditions reflects how highly investors value the world bank\u2019s credit . \u201d\npj bye , managing director , syndicate , hsbc : \u201cworld bank has once again taken a leadership role in reopening the global dollar market after an extreme period of volatility . the book is extremely diverse having tempted many investors off the sidelines who were waiting for the right credit to re - establish confidence in the sector . \u201d\njohn lee - tin , jr . , executive director debt capital markets , j . p . morgan : \u201cwith the launch of this new 5 - year global benchmark , the world bank continues to demonstrate that its appeal to investors is both global and vast . a tally of over 140 orders for greater than usd 5 billion in demand signifies that investors truly appreciate not only the world bank\u2019s long - standing credit quality , but also its serial strategic approach to issuing bonds in the international capital markets . \u201d"]}
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which appears to be the result of a stipulation between the plaintiffs and dynadot , wikileaks ' domain name registrar and web host , required that dynadot immediately disable the entire urltoken domain name and account and remove all dns hosting records .\nour dynadot domain app is perfect for managing your domains on the go ! search , manage , or bid wherever , whenever . download the app for free at : google playstore :\nhey guys , what ' s about pheenix super saver ( 20 . 99 $ each ) compare with dynadot backorder ( $ 24 . 99 each ) ? which is more powerful ?\nthis came after the bank sued wikileaks and san mateo company dynadot , trying to stop the alleged\nunlawful dissemination of stolen bank records and personal account information of its customers\n.\nbaer had sued wikileaks and dynadot earlier this month after the site posted documents including bank records of about 1 , 600 clients with accounts in a baer subsidiary in the cayman islands .\ndynadot shall immediately disable the urltoken domain name and account such that the optional privacy who - is service for the domain name and account remains turned off , until further order of this court .\nthe control panel is nice , easy to use and lets you have full control over the domain and nameservers . this includes using dynadot ' s email , dns and domain redirection free of charge .\ni think pheenix is faster than dynadot . but the problem with pheenix is their public auctions . . . i dont use them as i have special conditions with snapnames which is faster . . .\ndynadot is a privately held company offering various web services including domain registration , email hosting , website building , ssl certificates , email and web hosting . short for \u201cdynamic dot\u201d , the company\u2019s name alludes to the dynamic web services they offer . besides domain registration , dynadot also offers domain privacy services and an entire domain marketplace , where you can sell , buy , and participate in domain auctions .\ngarret d . murai , a lawyer for dynadot , said that as of wednesday afternoon the owner of the domain name , john shipton , had not transferred the domain name to a different registrar .\ndynadot offers a single vps plan priced at $ 10 / month . while this is indeed a good price for a vps plan , dynadot requires you to pay for all 12 months upfront , however , a discount is offered based on a currently available promotion , which gets you 2 months off ( instead of the regular $ 120 / year , the price is just $ 100 / year ) .\npheenix only brings their catched domains on auctions if there are more than 2 bids for this name , right ? if yes , it ' s the same with dynadot , drop catch and namejet policies .\ni bought website from urltoken and somehow it got transferred to dynadot . well here the hassle begins . someone at sedo obviously registered it at dynadot but all they say is call dynadot . i have spent a couple of hours on the phone and emails to get my website . they registered all these wrong items to access my account . . . wrong birthday , wrong password , etc . now i have to send my driver ' s license ! ! ! what a racket ! there customer service is a huge problem and no one is accountable . they won ' t even sign their name or contact number .\ni had about 6 domains and had been happy with dynadot until i had to move one domain out . . . they just blocked me by saying my account name doesn\u2019t match my id card . . .\nthese pros and cons will be limited to dynadot\u2019s hosting and website building services , without taking into account their domain registration services . thus , the advantages and disadvantages of urltoken can be summed up as follows :\nmr . zimmerman speculated that wikileaks might move the registration of its domain name to a company outside the united states , making it more difficult for an american court to exercise jurisdiction over it . bank julius baer had named dynadot , a company in san mateo , calif . , that was the registrar of the urltoken domain name , as a defendant in the case , and the judge\u2019s controversial order was aimed at dynadot .\ndynadot has great prices and i really don ' t have much problems with my domain names or hosting . the reason i gave them a one star is their customer service . i have attempted to contact dynadot with a small problem on my hosting service . i have tried for three weeks to contact them by phone and still no real person on the phone . i kept told by a recording that we are busy and to call back later . i have a better chance of contacting sergey brin of google than customer assistance at dynadot . if you want to do business with dyandot be aware that their is no customer service by phone .\nit looks like we don ' t have a specific address for dynadot , which makes giving directions tricky . this business might not have an official storefront , or it might move to multiple locations throughout the day .\ndynadot mission statement : to help our customers register domain names and create websites simply and inexpensively . dynadot is an icann accredited domain name registrar and web host located in san mateo , california . founded in 2002 by a software engineer , our primary focus is engineering and design excellence . our custom written , state - of - the - art domain and hosting software is stable , fast , and easy to use . . . .\ndynadot offers robust vps hosting services and is a true industry veteran in terms of continuous service and operation . the company has really set a benchmark when it comes to reliability and performance of all the services it provides .\nssl certificates are also available for purchase at dynadot . you can opt for an alpha ssl certificate ( chained root certificate ) for $ 16 . 99 / year or for a wildcard ssl for $ 80 / year .\nwith a decidedly polished and attractive interface that puts many of its biggest competitors to shame , dynadot produces a great first impression . but does the services it provides make the cut ? read the full review to find out .\nfounded in 2002 by todd hann , dynadot is an icann accredited domain registrar and hosting provider . the company is headquartered in san mateo , canada , with international offices in toronto , canada , beijing and zhengzhou , china .\ndynadot shall immediately clear and remove all dns hosting records for the urltoken domain name and prevent the domain name from resolving to the urltoken website or any other website or server other than a blank park page , until further order of this court .\nthey sold my domain at auction without warning me . give only 40 days renewal option instead of 60 like godaddy . i feel robbed ! cannot describe what a big loss this is for us . i want dynadot to feel the same pain .\ni have an additional four domains on dynadot , and have just transferred my primary domain over to it from godaddy , since it was up for renewal shortly . the transfer got me a one - year extension for $ 10 . 99 , and privacy for $ 3 extra . godaddy ' s prices seem to have been going up and up , as renewing there would have cost me $ 15 , plus $ 10 extra for the privacy option . when also considering the constant upselling mentioned by everyone else who has used godaddy , i ' m quite happy to have left godaddy for good in favor of dynadot . dynadot manages to act like a reputable business and doesn ' t try to take money for things i don ' t want at every opportunity .\ni like the management interface and how it allows grouping domains into folders so that settings can be changed for multiple domains all at once . the ability to quickly transfer domains between accounts at dynadot is nice , and two factor authentication is also a nice security feature .\non february 6 , 2008 , swiss bank julius baer filed suit in federal district court against\nwikileaks\n- - a website designed to give whistleblowers a forum for posting materials of public concern - - for hosting 14 allegedly leaked documents regarding personal banking transactions of julius baer customers . also sued was wikileaks ' domain name registrar dynadot llc . on february 15 , following a stipulation between julius baer and dynadot , the court issued a permanent injunction disabling the urltoken domain name and preventing that domain name from being transferred to any other registrar .\nthe top 10 competitors in dynadot ' s competitive set are dreamhost , indian vajra hosting services , orange wall consultants , iconnectkita , glenridge , codero , godaddy , wix , hostway and facebook . together they have raised over 32 . 0b between their estimated 33 . 3k employees .\nurltoken is primarily known as a domain registrar with website building and hosting being complementary services . while most people know about dynadot , the domain registrar , there aren\u2019t many insights about their hosting and site building services . this urltoken review will focus on these complementary services in particular .\njust a couple of weeks ago , urltoken was yanked off the internet by its web host dynadot in response to a lawsuit brought by bank julius baer . the bank first went after wikileaks directly , after someone posted confidential bank documents that allegedly prove the bank participates in money laundering and \u2026\nthe company also provides a number of related services such as record entries and edits , subdomain records , email aliases , dns settings , domain buy back services at extremely competitive prices . dynadot servers a large number of users worldwide and is a well - respected player in the web hosting business .\ngarret d . murai ( for dynadot ) ; thomas r . burke , davis wright tremaine llp ( for media amici ) ; karl olson , levy , ram & olson llp ( for intervenor public citizen and california first amendment coalition ) ; ann brick , american civil liberties union ( for i\ndynadot is a debt - free , privately held company . our solid financial infrastructure provides stability in an industry where companies appear and disappear frequently . we plan to operate and grow this business for a long time , and we do not intend to go public or become acquired by a faceless corporation .\ndynadot has been in business since 2002 and is also known for its diverse range of domain related services . the company is an icann accredited domain registrar and serves almost all top level domains as well as a large number of specific and customized extensions to make your website truly one of a kind .\ndynadot shall immediately lock the urltoken domain name to prevent transfer of the domain name to a different domain registrar , and shall immediately disable the urltoken domain name and account to prevent access to and any changes from being made to the domain name and account information , until further order of this court .\njudge white\u2019s earlier ruling , which endorsed a settlement between baer and dynadot , backfired as it drew huge numbers of visitors to so - called mirror sites set up by urltoken that provided a back door to the site . white said the publicity generated by his earlier ruling was a factor in his reversal .\nif true hosting services are what you need though , dynadot has a very good offering . while the company does not offer traditional shared hosting or dedicated hosting plans , it offers a virtual private server or vps hosting plan that gets you all the benefits of a dedicated hosting plan at a fraction of the cost .\nthis tutorial is going to teach you how to update your dns ( domain name servers ) settings when your domain is registered at dynadot . com . as our new hosting client , you will need to point your domain name to our servers . if you have already purchased your domain name through dynadot . com , you will need to go to their site , and make the changes necessary for your web site to be visible . you received our nameserver settings in the welcome email that was sent when you purchased your hosting package with us . there are two or more nameserver ( ns ) settings , and they must each be changed .\nthe website builder tool available at dynadot offers 6 mobile - ready templates , seo tools , social media integration , simple blog tool , free domain and email address with the business plan , inline editing , style editor ( customize colors , fonts , page configurations ) , possibility to add custom code , and free vps hosting .\nhere are the specs you can expect to get with your dynadot virtual private server : 1 core cpu , 1 gb ram , 10 gb disk space , 1 tb bandwidth , 99 . 9 % uptime . this in an unmanaged vps plan with ssh and full root access , so you can install any software that runs on your chosen os .\nbank julius baer & co . ltd , a swiss entity ; and julius baer bank and trust co . ltd , a cayman island order granting entity , permanent injunction wikileaks , an entity of unknown form ; wikileaks . org , an entity of unknown form ; dynadot , llc , a california limited liability company ; and does 1 through 10 , inclusive ,\ndynadot has four offices around the world . since our founding in san mateo , california in 2002 , our team has grown each year . so , in 2011 , we decided to open our first international office in beijing , china . since then , we have opened two additional international offices - one in zhengzhou , china and one in toronto , canada .\ni ' ve been using dynadot for over two years and i ' ve been really happy with them . their prices are some of the cheapest i ' ve found , and while they don ' t usually have $ 0 . 99 sales like some other registrars do , i know i can trust their pricing to be stable and not have hidden fees or a huge increase upon renewal .\nthis shows in the operational record of the company , with the server down time less than a single percentage point . high - speed servers also result in great web hosting performance , which is often the only metric by which customers judge performance . needless to say , dynadot ranks high in customer surveys of both server performance and reliability , making it a great choice for availing quality web hosting services .\nhosting a website with dynadot is as simple as can be . simplifying the entire ordeal is the fact that it has only three hosting plans : free , pro , and business . the free plan gets you 5 web pages and one click domain linking services . the websites all support responsive design , making this plan perfect for beginner users who have very small needs and just want to get started with a website .\nthe settings have been successfully updated , and your domain is now pointing to your new hosting account on our servers . please remember that it can take 24 to 48 hours for your domain name to fully propagate after you make these changes . this ends this tutorial . you now know how to update your dns settings by changing them to our name servers , when your domain name is registered with dynadot . com .\nwhile dynadot fares well as an icann accredited domain registrar , offering affordably priced domains and a domain marketplace , by analyzing their other services it becomes clear that neither web hosting , nor their website builder are the focus of their services . while they do offer mobile - responsive templates , there are only 6 templates that you can choose from . the free website builder is also very limited , allowing you to create only 5 pages .\none countermeasure was registering the domain anonymously ; it ' s now , however , listed as registered to a\njohn shipton\nin nairobi . another is using anonymous email addresses at hush . com . yet another was trying to transfer the domain name away from dynadot ( which does not seem to have been done in time ) . for more , here ' s an excerpt from a legal brief that the bank filed last week :\nits vps hosting packages are one of the best in business and for beginners , its \u201cwebsite\u201d plans are probably good enough . through there are no intermediate level services , it makes up for it by being really good in the services it does provide . add in very strong domain management services , and dynadot is the hosting service provider of choice for a large number of users who aren\u2019t afraid of getting into the nitty gritty of web hosting .\ndynadot ' s private agreement to disable access to its customer ' s domain name - - and the court ' s endorsement of that agreement - - raise serious first amendment concerns\neff senior staff attorney matt zimmerman .\nthis unwarranted injunction should remind everyone who hosts critical information on the web that such information may only remain accessible as long as your service provider or registrar is willing to stand up for you against obviously overreaching legal attacks .\nabsolutely a ripoff . i paid $ 10 . 99 per domain and there was no order confirmation before my dynadot balance was charged . they simply and quickly charged my account balance . no courtesy shown when i asked support that i will prepay another $ 400 and you credit me the extra $ 2 charged after i add $ 400 prepay so i could be eligible for the bulk pricing . this was just minutes after i paid 10 . 99 and asked support .\nwhite ' s original rulings did two things : first , they ordered the dynadot domain registrar to suspend the urltoken registration and prevent the transfer to another registrar . second , in the order against wikileaks itself , he said the defendants were\nenjoined from displaying , posting , publishing , distributing , linking to , and / or otherwise providing any information\nthat the bank julius baer considers to be confidential . the bank boasts that it is the\nleading dedicated wealth manager in switzerland .\ndynadot\u2019s email hosting service costs $ 11 . 99 / year and includes 30 mb disk space , 3 gb bandwidth , unlimited email accounts , 1 ftp account , and 99 . 9 % uptime . the email hosting control panel includes site statistics including unique visitors , page hits , recent hits , etc . with the help of the control panel , you can set up your email with any email client ( microsoft outlook , apple mail , etc . ) , and you can easily access your mails from mobile devices .\nit can go along fine for a long time and something simple just messes up everything . i call , and it says : email us at info @ dynadot . com . comon . they switched servers and never said anything , ahead of it just an email about\nroutine maintenance\nand sites would be offline for 3 hrs . i ignored the email ; and on the following day when i needed to access something on my site , i got : can ' t connect . i emailed dynadot ( calls not accepted ) and they responded\nyou need to change the ip address to x . x . x . x . . . i need to ? yeah this was my fault . seems they would never have told me anything had i not by chance needed to access my site that day . what if i didn ' t do it for a week ? no apology ; and , no email warning beforehand ! then it ' s on me . and they didn ' t even give the proper instructions in the email response , which would have been\ndns server\nnot\nip address\n. so i ended up messing up and putting the address in forwarding , and that took an extra few hours to clean up . . . it ' s really the stuff of one star service , but , since other than this , i have never even had to talk to anyone , which is great , 2 stars . not top shelf service .\nthe wikileaks web site was established to allow participants to anonymously disclose documents of public interest , including materials discussing issues of national importance such as u . s . army operations at guant\u00e1namo bay , cuba ; human rights abuses in china ; and political corruption in kenya . when a former employee of swiss bank julius baer allegedly posted confidential materials , julius baer obtained a permanent injunction against the domain registrar dynadot , llc , shutting down the domain name wikileaks . org . in effect , the injunction blocked access to all of the content on the web site accessed through the domain name wikileaks . org , even though the overwhelming majority of those documents and materials were unrelated to the bank julius baer complaint and concerned matters of significant public interest .\ndomain name : securesoftware . info registry domain id : d503300000023435698 - lrms registrar whois server : urltoken registrar url : urltoken updated date : 2017 - 09 - 24t16 : 08 : 35z creation date : 2016 - 09 - 24t08 : 05 : 59z registry expiry date : 2018 - 09 - 24t08 : 05 : 59z registrar registration expiration date : registrar : dynadot , llc registrar iana id : 472 registrar abuse contact email : ab * * * @ urltoken registrar abuse contact phone : + 1 . 6502620100 reseller : domain status : clienttransferprohibited urltoken registrant organization : registrant state / province : ca registrant country : us name server : mynameserver1 . com name server : mynameserver2 . com name server : mynameserver3 . com name server : mynameserver4 . com dnssec : unsigned url of the icann whois inaccuracy\nthe order was written by cayman island ' s bank julius baer lawyers and was accepted by judge white without amendment , or representations by wikileaks or amicus . the case is over several wikileaks articles , public commentary and documents dating prior to 2003 . the documents allegedly reveal secret julius baer trust structures used for asset hiding , money laundering and tax evasion . the bank alleges the documents were disclosed to wikileaks by offshore banking whistleblower and former vice president the cayman island ' s operation , rudolf elmer . unable to lawfully attack wikileaks servers which are based in several countries , the order was served on the intermediary wikileaks purchased the ' urltoken ' name through - - california registrar dynadot , who then used its access to the internet website name registration system to delete the records for ' urltoken ' . the order also enjoins every person who has heard about the order from from even linking to the documents .\nit can go along fine for a long time and something simple just messes up everything . i call , and it says : email us at info @ urltoken . comon . they switched servers and never said anything , ahead of it just an email about\nroutine maintenance\nand sites would be offline for 3 hrs . i ignored the email ; and on the following day when i needed to access something on my site , i got : can ' t connect . i emailed dynadot ( calls not accepted ) and they responded\nyou need to change the ip address to x . x . x . x . . . i need to ? yeah this was my fault . seems they would never have told me anything had i not by chance needed to access my site that day . what if i didn ' t do it for a week ? no apology ; and , no email warning beforehand ! then it ' s on me . and they didn ' t even give the proper instructions in the email response , which would have been\ndns server\nnot\nip address\n. so i ended up messing up and putting the address in forwarding , and that took an extra few hours to clean up . . . it ' s really the stuff of one star service , but , since other than this , i have never even had to talk to anyone , which is great , 2 stars . not top shelf service .\ndomain name : urltoken registry domain id : dd611c032534b4d1e88ec13cfe01799ba - nsr registrar whois server : urltoken registrar url : urltoken updated date : 2018 - 01 - 23t09 : 04 : 12z creation date : 2017 - 02 - 17t11 : 26 : 04z registry expiry date : 2019 - 02 - 17t11 : 26 : 04z registrar : dynadot llc registrar iana id : 472 registrar abuse contact email : ab * * * @ urltoken registrar abuse contact phone : + 1 . 6502620100 domain status : clienttransferprohibited urltoken registry registrant id : registrant name : registrant organization : registrant street : registrant street : registrant street : registrant city : registrant state / province : ca registrant postal code : registrant country : us registrant phone : registrant phone ext : registrant fax : registrant fax ext : registrant email : please query the rdds service of the registrar of record identified in this output for information on how to contact the registrant , admin , or tech contact of the queried domain name . registry admin id : admin name : admin organization : admin street : admin street : admin street : admin city : admin state / province : admin postal code : admin country : admin phone : admin phone ext : admin fax : admin fax ext : admin email : please query the rdds service of the registrar of record identified in this output for information on how to contact the registrant , admin , or tech contact of the queried domain name . registry tech id : tech name : tech organization : tech street : tech street : tech street : tech city : tech state / province : tech postal code : tech country : tech phone : tech phone ext : tech fax : tech fax ext : tech email : please query the rdds service of the registrar of record identified in this output for information on how to contact 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takes to load pages from that site in a real users ' web browsers .\nalexa takes the median of all the page load times we observe for a site and then compares that to the same figure for all other sites . for example , a site in the 98th percentile ( very fast ) has a median load time faster than 98 % of all measured sites , while a site in the 2nd percentile ( very slow ) loads more quickly than only 2 % of all sites and is slower than 97 % of all sites .\nthe load time of an individual page is how long it takes for the dom - the structure of the page - to be loaded . this time doesn ' t include the time to load all images and stylesheets , for example .\ncustomize your site overview page with your logo , plus add links back to your site and much more ! an enhanced site overview is just one of the features you get with an alexa pro subscription .\naudience demographics the audience demographics data comes from voluntary demographics information submitted by people in our global traffic panel . the data is for the past 12 months , updated monthly . learn more\nage , income and children - only available to subscribers of the alexa pro insight or advanced plans .\nsubscribe to the alexa pro insight plan to view all demographics including age , income and children .\n- age , income , children in additon to gender , education and browsing location .\nto edit your site ' s public information you need to log in and verify ownership of your site .\nthe on - page seo checker is available in the alexa pro advanced plans .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nif you can use tor , but need to contact wikileaks for other reasons use our secured webchat available at http : / / wlchatc3pjwpli5r . onion\ntor is an encrypted anonymising network that makes it harder to intercept internet communications , or see where communications are coming from or going to .\nin order to use the wikileaks public submission system as detailed above you can download the tor browser bundle , which is a firefox - like browser available for windows , mac os x and gnu / linux and pre - configured to connect using the anonymising system tor .\nif you are at high risk and you have the capacity to do so , you can also access the submission system through a secure operating system called tails . tails is an operating system launched from a usb stick or a dvd that aim to leaves no traces when the computer is shut down after use and automatically routes your internet traffic through tor . tails will require you to have either a usb stick or a dvd at least 4gb big and a laptop or desktop computer .\nour submission system works hard to preserve your anonymity , but we recommend you also take some of your own precautions . please review these basic guidelines .\nif you have a very large submission , or a submission with a complex format , or are a high - risk source , please contact us . in our experience it is always possible to find a custom solution for even the most seemingly difficult situations .\nif the computer you are uploading from could subsequently be audited in an investigation , consider using a computer that is not easily tied to you . technical users can also use tails to help ensure you do not leave any records of your submission on the computer .\nif you have any issues talk to wikileaks . we are the global experts in source protection \u2013 it is a complex field . even those who mean well often do not have the experience or expertise to advise properly . this includes other media organisations .\nif you are a high - risk source , avoid saying anything or doing anything after submitting which might promote suspicion . in particular , you should try to stick to your normal routine and behaviour .\nif you are a high - risk source and the computer you prepared your submission on , or uploaded it from , could subsequently be audited in an investigation , we recommend that you format and dispose of the computer 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{"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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august2016 channel .\na new fellowship featuring food - of course ! - and an opportunity to ask the questions you have always wanted to ask and to have discussion in a safe environment .\nfull details of venue and to ensure there is sufficient food make contact as above or see new song ' s fb page and group .\nsing to the lord a new song , for he has done marvellous things ; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him\n.\nwe believe something wonderful is happening within this new community \u2013 god is moving , lives are being transformed , people are joining us . this fills us with a great sense of anticipation and excitement for the future and what god has in store for us .\nwe invite you to come and join us for worship and discover for yourself this excitement . our mission statement as a church is\nwe are committed to providing a quality worship experience where people can meet with god , learn more about him , and encounter his love .\nto buy a copy of this book of prayers for those on a journey with cancer and for those supporting them , written by kate , a new song member who travelled on that journey supporting a friend , click on the image .\ndiscipleship is on sunday 8th july at 6 . 30pm in latchford methodist church hall . come and enjoy fellowship and discussion about how we live our christian life .\nhas changed from wednesday 4th july to 11th july : all other details as usual - 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 ."]}
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", "topic": 22}], "title": "ncp engineering", "paragraphs": ["ncp engineering has made its ipsec vpn client compatible with the windows 8 operating system .\nreach ncp engineering on its blog , vpn haus , and on linkedin , twitter or youtube .\n* only available in conjunction with ncp volume license server or ncp secure enterprise management server .\nncp engineering claims that its new android ipsec vpn client is a first for the android 4 . 0 operating system .\nncp engineering universal android ipsec vpn client for the android 4 . 0 platform can enable enterprises to securely connect with one another .\nthe ncp secure entry client and the ncp secure client \u2013 juniper edition can be downloaded from ncp\u2019s website ; a free , 30 - day trial of version 9 . 31 is available .\nmark snow ( ncp ) school of pv and renewable energy engineering university of new south wales nsw 2052 , sydney australia m . snow @ urltoken\ngermany , austria , switzerland ncp engineering gmbh , dombuehler str . 2 , 90449 nuremberg , germany + 49 911 99 68 - 0 sales @ urltoken\neurope , asia and pacific ncp engineering gmbh , dombuehler str . 2 , 90449 nuremberg , germany + 49 911 99 68 - 333 sales @ urltoken\neveryone says secure the iot network , but the issue is how . julian weinberger , director of systems engineering at ncp engineering , which specializes in remote network access , advocates machine - to - machine connections via vpn \u2013 perhaps not surprising stance , considering his position .\n31 also optimizes sim card use through automatic access point name management ncp engineering today announced the availability of a new version of the entry ( http : / / www .\nncp engineering gmbh headquarters germany dombuehler str . 2 90449 nuremberg phone : + 49 ( 911 ) 99 68 - 0 fax : + 49 ( 911 ) 99 68 - 299\nwhile not necessarily game - changing in the vpn space , the ncp engineering universal android ipsec vpn client is helping enterprises communicate in the way that ipsec has promised , said pironti .\nncp engineering , a remote - access technology provider that develops third - party ipsec vpn client alternatives , recently announced a preview version of its ncp secure android client , a third - party android ipsec vpn client for the android 4 . 0 platform . ncp will offer the preview through june 30 with updated versions to follow , including an ipsec vpn client for apple ios , said rainer enders , chief technology officer at ncp .\nthe americas ( north america , central america , south america ) ncp engineering , inc . , 601 cleveland street , clearwater , fl 33755 + 1 650 316 - 6273 sales @ urltoken\nncp engineering , inc . headquarters north america 678 georgia ave . sunnyvale , ca 94085 phone : + 1 ( 650 ) 316 - 6273 fax : + 1 ( 650 ) 251 - 4155\njianqing he china national engineering research centre for human settlements 19 , che gong zhuang st . 100044 beijing china hejq @ urltoken\nbe representative of a significant class or type of engineering project , where there is no extant exceptional site to consider for inclusion .\nncp offers a premium vpn solution for juniper networks srx firewalls . after many years of working together , the two companies have intensified their collaboration in a technology partnership with a complete vpn solution consisting of juniper srx gateways , the new ncp exclusive remote access clients and the ncp exclusive remote access management .\nresources will be assessed primarily for their engineering significance , but also for their historical significance with respect to their impact on canadian history and canada ' s development . a forty - year rule is also applied to preclude the selection of engineering landmarks of the present era .\nrossana paparella department of civil , environmental and architectural engineering padua university via marzolo , 9 it - 35131 padova italy rossana . paparella @ urltoken\nncp is a manufacturer of software solutions for high - security company communication over public networks and the internet .\nncp engineering , a nurenburg - based supplier of remote access security systems , aims to double the number of seats using its virtual private network ( vpn ) client software with an oem deal with watchguard technologies , a global provider of network security systems .\nncp engineering , a nurenburg - based supplier of remote access security systems , aims to double the number of seats using its virtual private network ( vpn ) client software with an oem deal with watchguard technologies , a global provider of network security systems .\nin an interview with julian weinberger , director of systems engineering for ncp engineering , a leading company in remote access vpn solutions , he explained that the workforce for all businesses , not just in the enterprise , is becoming more mobile . the most important thing that any company can do to prevent an attack on its network is to secure not only the devices , but also the network itself .\nandrea giovanni mainini architecture , built environment and construction engineering department politecnico di milano via ponzio , 31 it - 20133 milano italy andreagiovanni . mainini @ urltoken\nkatharina simon ( ncp ) lehrstuhl st\u00e4dtebau bergische universit\u00e4t wuppertal haspeler str . 27 de - 42285 wuppertal germany ksimon @ urltoken\nmiljana horvat ( ncp ) department of architectural science ryerson university 350 victoria st . m5b 2k3 toronto canada mhorvat @ urltoken\nwe have a mixed os environment and several of our staff work from home on occasion , which adds another layer of complexity to our vpn . ncp engineering offered the most intelligent , compatible client on the market , and we haven ' t had any problems since installation .\nsimon ford , ncp ' s international sales director , said he believes the deal will more than double the number of seats using ncp products for remote access from around one million now to 2 . 2 million by the end of 2008 .\nncp customers presently include the german national bank , lufthansa , hsh nordbank , amb generali , and the man automotive group .\ndiscover the benefits of the next generation network access technology by ncp . learn more about the simplicity and efficiency of an integrated vpn solution .\nthe purpose of the nsf grfp ( national science foundation graduate research fellowship program ) is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the united states .\nncp secure android client volume edition version 3 . 00 rev 29870 for android 4 . 4 and above free 10 day evaluation copy . download documentation\nthe ncp secure client \u2013 juniper edition is specifically tailored to enable juniper customers using the junos and screenos platforms to extend endpoint flexibility and security .\ndaiva jakutyte - walangitang ( ncp ) energy department ait , austrian institute of technology giefinggasse 2 at - 1210 vienna austria daiva . walangitang @ urltoken\nversion 9 . 31 includes ncp\u2019s path finder technology ( which is used in conjunction with ncp\u2019s hybrid ipsec / ssl vpn gateway ) and friendly net detection , among other essential features for secure remote access . for government organizations and enterprises using fips inside , it also complies with the standard\u2019s requirements .\nthe supplier of remote access clients says the new version , the ncp secure enterprise client 9 . 31 , can work for tablet and desktop computers .\nfran\u00e7ois garde ( ncp ) esiroi / piment university of la r\u00e9union 117 rue g\u00e9n\u00e9ral ailleret 97430 le tampon , reunion island france francois . garde @ urltoken\nmaria wall ( ncp ) energy and building design lund university p . o . box 118 se - 221 00 lund sweden maria . wall @ urltoken\ndynamics including vibration and stability , nonlinear dynamics , experimental methods . applications to nonlinear dynamics of elastic cables , nonlinear fluid - structure interaction , dna supercoiling , sports engineering , mems inertial sensor applications , vehicle systems , axially moving materials .\nncp secure 3g / 4g update version 2 . 00 build 85 windows client version 9 . 02 build 005 and higher support for current gprs / umts cards supported 3g / 4g hardware\ncheck the what ' s new page for the latest version of the client and any news relative to older versions . further information on ncp secure entry clients can be found here .\ni think ncp ' s client is yet another sign that android is maturing beyond its consumer - grade roots , rendering the platform more acceptable to enterprise it ,\nshe said .\ndaniele vettorato ( ncp ) energy strategies and planning , institute for renewable energy european academy eurac bozen / bolzano via a . volta 13 it - 39100 bolzano italy daniele . vettorato @ urltoken\nsince its inception in 1986 , ncp engineering has delivered innovative software that allows enterprises to rethink their remote access , and overcome the complexities of creating , managing and maintaining secure network access for staff . ncp\u2019s award - winning product line spans the spectrum of remote access , from ipsec / ssl vpns to endpoint firewalls and network access control ( nac ) functions . the company\u2019s products support organizations with complex remote user needs , and that want to leverage the latest end - devices to increase staff productivity , reduce network administration and adapt policy changes on - the - fly . each solution is interoperable with existing third - party software or hardware .\nannemie wyckmans ( ncp ) department of architectural design , history and technology , faculty of architecture and fine art norwegian university of science and technology ( ntnu ) no - 7491 trondheim norway annemie . wyckmans @ urltoken\n1 ) it illustrates a nationally important historical theme in maritime navigation . 2 ) it is an important engineering achievement related to its primary functions . 3 ) it is a superior or representative example of an architectural type . 4 ) it is nationally symbolic of the canadian maritime tradition .\nfeatures of the ncp secure enterprise client 9 . 31 include a function that issues warnings and prompts if users fail to log on to hotspots without wi - fi connections having established , and which creates suitable connection profiles .\nipsec standards , pkcs # 12 - based certificates , xauth and pre - shared keys . ncp says that it functions with any gateway : the company explicitly mentions cisco , juniper , lancom and sonicwall products . a free\nand multivendor support from a client like ncp ' s is important to enterprises that have heterogeneous vpns - - such as enterprises that grew through acquisitions or deploy different products in branch offices , noted lisa phifer , president of core competence , inc .\nncp secure communications offers more than elaborate products and solutions . on top of that we provide you with all services you need for impeccable operation of your vpn : update service , hotline support , training , workshops and technical support at your office .\nin addition to windows mobile , it will announce support for symbian devices next week .\nwe are watching ( google ' s ) android environment to decide how we will approach it ,\nford said , adding ncp is also watching the voip market carefully .\nthe ncp solution includes the central remote access management system ( sem ) and managed clients for various end devices such as laptops , tablet pcs and smartphones and various operating systems . these products can only be used together . with this powerful solution customers benefit from :\nthe ncp secure clients bundle support of mobile connect cards , one - time password token and certificate support through a public key infrastructure ( pki ) , in addition to a dynamic personal firewall , an internet dialer / connector and seamless roaming across all network connections .\na comprehensive vpn solution with central management including vpn clients , vpn gateway , high availability services ( failsafe server , load balancing server ) and remote access vpn management services providing administration , communication and security ( network access control ) . ncp delivers\nnext generation network access technology .\nncp secure entry macos client version 3 . 00 rev 38902 macos 10 . 13 high sierra , macos 10 . 12 sierra , os x 10 . 11 el capitan , os x 10 . 10 yosemite important : when updating from os x 10 . 10 to os x 10 . 11\nweinberger also said that ncp\u2019s vpn solutions are not available straight to smbs . they have been adopted by value - added resellers , who in turn provide the service to smb clients . in this way , smbs don\u2019t have to provide dedicated staff to secure their data\u2014the reseller becomes a \u201ctrusted partner , an expert . \u201d\nthe ipsec vpn client software is equipped with an intuitive graphical user interface that is simple enough for any end user to understand and control . ncp\u2019s solutions also allow for safe and secure connections to corporate networks with a single click\u2014and without needing to worry about firewall settings , device compatibility , connection negotiation or policy requirements .\nncp secure entry windows client version 11 . 10 rev 39753 windows 10 , 8 . x , 8 ( also tabletpc ; but not windows rt 8 . x ) , 7 , ( all 32 / 64 bit ) for this software release you will have to purchase a new license key for the version 11 . x\nncp ' s android ipsec vpn client will integrate with any ipsec gateway vendor , including cisco , juniper , fortinet and sonicwall , added enders .\n[ enterprises ] that use ipsec can now look forward to increased security on a much broader platform base that they can support into the company network , which is significant .\nsecure data communication is now one of the most important foundations of the business world \u2013 for employees , m2m , iiot , corporate networks or secure links to partners and suppliers . each of these scenarios come with their own challenges . with leading technology , ncp\u2019s vpn solutions and security applications are cost effective , secure , and easy to use from anywhere .\nvpn path finder technology : highly secure mobile computing - even in ipsec - hostile remote access environments . the vpn path finder technology is a new remote access technology , developed by ncp . it removes a major restraint in communication within ipsec vpns since it allows for data connections from unknown networks , whose firewall settings deny ipsec communication and only allow internet access to web browsers .\nin most it departments , remote access to central data bases and company resources is a hot topic . the market offers a huge variety of remote access solutions , with each solution reflecting the strategical orientation of its producer . ncp ' s designs its products only according to the wishes of the customers , the usability of the solution , its compatibility and the profitability of all remote access components in a virtual private network ( vpn ) . our passion is to develop universally applicable software components that allow for highly secure integration of tele - work places into a central data network . numerous successful projects , awards and case studies underpin our expertise in remote access . ncp ' s\nnext generation network access technology\nprovides you with a one - stop solution :\nthis video describes the vicious circle\nclientless\nssl vpn . people say that ipsec based virtual private networks are way too complex . ssl vpns are\nclientless\nand simple to use . the ncp secure enterprise client is far ahead of conventional ipsec or ssl vpn fat clients . it breaks the \u00e2\u20ac\u017evicious circle of ssl vpn\n, and offers the following benefits : - full network access - easy installation - easy handling - comprehensive solution and - high cost savings\nncp volume license server software for central distribution and management of any number of volume licenses version 2 . 00 rev 19725 download release notes microsoft windows ( 32 & 64 bit ) : windows 8 & 7 microsoft windows ( 32 & 64 bit ) server : windows 2003 r2 32 - bit , windows 2008 sp2 32 / 64 - bit , windows 2008 r2 sp1 64 - bit web browser : windows internet explorer v . 8 . 0 or newer mozilla firefox v . 7 . 0 or newer\n3 . 1 extra - territorial commemorations 3 . 2 commemoration of cemeteries 3 . 3 churches and buildings still in religious use 3 . 4 archaeological sites 3 . 5 facades of historical structures integrated into modern developments 3 . 6 identification of historic districts of national significance 3 . 7 identification of schools of national significance 3 . 8 monuments which themselves have commemorative purpose 3 . 9 commemoration of movable heritage property 3 . 10 identification of parks and gardens of national significance 3 . 11 identification of rural historic districts of national significance 3 . 12 country grain elevators 3 . 13 assessing sites associated with persons of national historic significance 3 . 14 built heritage of the modern era 3 . 15 framework for identifying and assessing settlement patterns 3 . 16 historic engineering landmarks 3 . 17 assessing the national historic significance of lighthouses 3 . 18 aboriginal cultural landscapes 3 . 19 shipwrecks of national historic significance in canada\nalso , from a monetary standpoint , smbs may not need an entire intelligence solution , says weinberger . he recommends they consider security basics : a firewall , sufficient username and password security measures , virus scanning software and encryption . a vpn gateway with a client such as ncp\u2019s vpn client encrypts traffic passing from user devices that are outside of the company\u2014notebooks , smartphones or tablets\u2014where a username and password is used to authenticate the person for access to the company network . once authenticated , all traffic passing back and forth through the vpn is encrypted . so even if someone was nearby trying to \u201csniff packets\u201d of data passing through , the data would be safely encrypted . this works great for restaurants where management and company networks can be encrypted while the business provides open wi - fi for customers .\nin this e - guide we sit down with cimi ' s tom knolle to explore some of the emerging sdn service models and how adopting sdn can help to monetise the enterprise network and improve business outcomes .\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 .\nby submitting my email address i confirm that i have read and accepted the terms of use and declaration of consent .\nthe company ' s client software offers data encryption , personal firewall , ipsec tunnelling and strong authentication via otp tokens or certificate in a public key infrastructure . it is also one of a few vpn clients microsoft has certified for use with both 32 - bit and 64 - bit vista , ford said .\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 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no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed . )\ndata switching networks characterised by path configuration , e . g . local area networks [ lan ] , wide area networks [ wan ]\nsystems and methods are provided for communicating data . a user terminal is connected to a first data communication network , and a first network node is connected to the first and a second data communication network . a gateway is connected to the second and a third data communication network . the user terminal packetizes data according to protocols corresponding to a protocol stack . the user terminal further transmits packetized data to the gateway via the first network node and via the first and second data communication networks and determines whether the packetized data arrived at the gateway . the user terminal also modifies the packetized data by replacing at least a part of a first header corresponding to a specific protocol of the protocol stack with a replacement . when the gateway receives the packetized data it depacketizes the data and generates , based upon replacement information , a specific payload according to a predefined protocol .\nthe present application relates to data communication between a user terminal and a gateway , and more particularly relates to methods , systems and computer - readable media to allow for data communications between a user terminal and a gateway via a network node and at least two data communication networks .\nthe development of computer systems and networks allowed the physical separation of user applications and data storage . for instance , server technology provides for storing any kind of data , such as files , e - mails , databases etc . , on a powerful server computer . thus , smaller and cheaper computer systems , such as user terminals , desktop computers , mobile device etc . could be used to gain access to the server computer and its stored data . for example , companies and offices were able to build up data communication networks between user terminals and server computers or other network storage devices . such data communication networks are also referred to as local area networks ( lan ) , since they are usually limited to a specific geographical area , e . g . a building , a floor , a plurality of rooms etc .\nwith the development of wide - area networks , such as the internet or public telephone networks , the local area networks could be interconnected and accessed from any geographically independent computing device . further , the computer networks of different organizations can be connected to exchange data , for example , for collaboration . the telephone networks were also capable of transmitting data , and hence allowed the access to a local network from any user terminal connected to a telephone line .\nthe downsizing of computing devices further expedited the use of external network connections to gain access to a local area network . for instance , the employee of a company is able to access the company ' s network and computing devices from home or from a hotel using a mobile device .\nthe accessibility of local area networks from public networks , however , came with the risk that malicious users were also able to access computing devices and data of a local network , such as that of a company .\na solution to protect a network from outside attacks is a firewall installed on a particular network node . this particular network node is the only device connected to the public or external network and is also connected to the local network . thus , the local network could be separated from the public or external network . examples of such a network node are a proxy server , a gateway , a router or a bridge to name a few .\nthese devices may also have an integrated firewall to control network traffic between the local network and the wide - area or public network . a firewall blocks many connections from the outside and provides secure access to the local network for authorized computing devices only . one such secure access technique is known as virtual private networks ( vpns ) , where two devices create a secure connection for data communication over a public network . such a virtual private network provides a data communication interface between a user terminal and a gateway that protects a private or local network . for instance , a vpn client can be implemented on any user terminal , for example on a laptop of an employee , which is configured to establish a secure connection to the gateway within the network of his firm . since the gateway and the vpn client can be preconfigured , they are able to authenticate themselves and to exchange security measures , such as cryptographic keys for encrypting and decrypting the data communication .\nin addition , particular protocols have been established to allow the exchange of secure information , for example during the setup of a vpn . for instance , a vpn client needs to authenticate itself at the gateway , so that the gateway will allow the access of the local network protected by the gateway . one of these authentication protocols is the internet key exchange protocol ( ike ) which handles the negotiation of protocols and generates the encryption / authentication keys used by a security protocol . this security protocol may , for example , be internet protocol security ( ipsec ) . other security protocols may be a combination of hypertext transfer protocol ( http ) and secure socket layer ( ssl ) , also referred to as hypertext transfer protocol secure ( https ) .\nwith the growing mobility of user terminals the provision of broadband network connections , such as dsl , also increases . for example , public hotspots providing wireless network connections to their customers or cable - based public access points , such as an internet kiosk or a hotel , become more and more available . these publicly - available networks may also be protected , e . g . using a router or gateway similar to the one described above . again , for security reasons such a router or gateway will only allow particular connections to the wide - area network .\nfor instance , a hotel may offer to its customers an internet connection via broadband . thus , the router or gateway may allow outgoing connections on particular network ports which are necessary for internet access . using the internet for the end user means in most cases surfing the world wide web with a web browser , e . g . microsoft internet explorer , mozilla firefox , apple safari , etc . the standard communication to visit websites is http - based . further , standardized protocols , e . g . transmission control protocol ( tcp ) , will have standardized ports for network traffic . in the example above , tcp uses ports 80 and 443 for http and https connections , respectively . thus , some providers , such as a hotel or an internet kiosk , may restrict connections to the outgoing ports 80 and 443 .\nthis restriction to two available ports only may , however , affect the establishment of other secure network connections . in particular , while the average users should not encounter any problems when surfing the web , business users who need secure connections to access their company networks cannot access their headquarters due to the limitation to ports 80 and 443 .\nif a secure connection may use a different standardized protocol or another proprietary protocol which does not use one of the above ports , such secure connection may not be established due to the restrictions set by the provider .\nit is therefore an object of the invention to provide a method and system for communicating data between two devices via a restrictive network node .\naccording to an embodiment of the invention , a user terminal for communicating data to and from a predetermined gateway via data communication networks and at least one network node is defined . the user terminal is connected to a first data communication network , and a first network node is connected to the first data communication network and a second data communication network . further , the predetermined gateway is a second network node connected to the second data communication network and a third data communication network . the user terminal comprises means for packetizing data , where the means for packetizing data are adapted to packetize input data according to protocols corresponding to a predetermined protocol stack by forming , for each of the protocols of the predetermined protocol stack , a respective data packet including a respective header and a respective payload segment , and where the means for packetizing data are adapted to output packetized data . the user terminal further includes means for transmitting the packetized data to the predetermined gateway via the first network node and via the first and second data communication networks , and means for determining whether the packetized data arrived at the predetermined gateway . the user terminal also includes means for modifying the packetized data based on an output of the means for determining , where the means for modifying are adapted to replace at least a part of a first header in the packetized data with a replacement . the first header corresponds to a specific protocol of the predetermined protocol stack .\nin a further embodiment of the invention the means for modifying the packetized data are adapted to provide modified packetized data to the means for transmitting the packetized data , the modified packetized data being packetized data where at least a part of the first header is replaced with the replacement . the means for transmitting the packetized data are further adapted to transmit the modified packetized data to the predetermined gateway via the first network node and via the first and second data communication networks .\naccording to a further embodiment , the means for modifying the packetized data are adapted to replace the complete first header with a second header .\naccording to another embodiment , the first header corresponds to a header resulting from packetizing the input data according to the specific protocol of the predetermined protocol stack , and the second header corresponds to a header resulting from packetizing the input data according to a replacement protocol not comprised in the predetermined protocol stack .\nin a further embodiment of the invention the means for modifying the packetized data are adapted to provide protocol information to the means for packetizing data , the protocol information identifying the replacement protocol . further , the means for packetizing data are adapted to form the second header according to the protocol information .\nin yet another embodiment of the invention the means for modifying the packetized data are adapted to insert a third header into the packetized data .\nfurther , according to an embodiment of the invention , the means for modifying the packetized data are adapted to replace a value of a field of one of the first to third header with a new value .\naccording to an embodiment , the field is a destination port number field , the value of the destination port number field is a value standardized for the specific protocol of the predetermined protocol stack according to which the input data was packetized , and the new value is a value of a destination port number field standardized for a protocol different from the specific protocol .\naccording to another embodiment of the invention , the user terminal further comprises means for storing a header configuration of the packetized data , the header configuration including information identifying the replacement . the means for packetizing data are adapted to packetize subsequent input data according to the protocols corresponding to the predetermined protocol stack and according to the header configuration , thereby forming subsequent packetized data having at least a part of a header replaced with a replacement . moreover , the means for transmitting the packetized data are adapted to transmit the subsequent packetized data to the predetermined gateway via the first network node and via the first and second data communication networks .\naccording to a further embodiment of the invention , the means for determining whether the packetized data arrived at the predetermined gateway are adapted to determine whether a reply message from the predetermined gateway was received at the user terminal .\naccording to another embodiment , the means for determining whether the packetized data arrived at the predetermined gateway are adapted to determine whether the reply message was received at the user terminal within a predetermined time period after the means for transmitting have transmitted the packetized data .\na further embodiment of the invention relates to a user terminal for transmitting data to a predetermined gateway via data communication networks and at least one network node . the user terminal is connected to a first data communication network , and a first network node is connected to the first data communication network and a second data communication network . further , the predetermined gateway is a second network node connected to the second data communication network and a third data communication network . the user terminal comprises a packetizing unit adapted to packetize input data according to protocols corresponding to a predetermined protocol stack by forming , for each of the protocols of the predetermined protocol stack , a respective data packet including a respective header and a respective payload segment , where the packetizing unit is adapted to output packetized data . the user terminal also includes a transmitting unit adapted to transmit the packetized data to the predetermined gateway via the first network node and via the first and second data communication networks , and a determination unit adapted to determine whether the packetized data arrived at the predetermined gateway . moreover , the user terminal includes a modification unit adapted to modify the packetized data based on an output of the determination unit , where the modification unit is adapted to replace at least a part of a first header in the packetized data with a replacement . the first header corresponds to a specific protocol of the predetermined protocol stack .\naccording to another embodiment , the modification unit is adapted to provide modified packetized data to the transmitting unit , the modified packetized data being packetized data , where at least a part of the first header is replaced with the replacement . the transmitting unit is adapted to transmit the modified packetized data to the predetermined gateway via the first network node and via the first and second data communication networks .\naccording to yet another embodiment , the modification unit is adapted to replace the complete first header with a second header .\nin a further embodiment of the invention the first header corresponds to a header resulting from packetizing the input data according to the specific protocol of the predetermined protocol stack , and the second header corresponds to a header resulting from packetizing the input data according to a replacement protocol not comprised in the predetermined protocol stack .\naccording to an embodiment , the modification unit is adapted to provide protocol information to the packetizing unit , the protocol information identifying the replacement protocol , where the packetizing unit is also adapted to form the second header according to the protocol information .\naccording to yet another embodiment , the modification unit is adapted to insert a third header into the packetized data .\nin another embodiment of the invention the modification unit is adapted to replace a value of a field of one of the first to third header with a new value .\naccording to a further embodiment , the field is a destination port number field , the value of the destination port number field equals a value standardized for a specific protocol of the predetermined protocol stack according to which the input data was packetized , where the new value equals a value of a destination port number field standardized for a protocol different from the specific protocol .\naccording to yet another embodiment , the user terminal further comprises a storage unit adapted to store a header configuration of the packetized data , the header configuration including information identifying the replacement . the packetizing unit is adapted to packetize subsequent input data according to the protocols corresponding to the predetermined protocol stack and according to the header configuration , thereby forming subsequent packetized data having at least a part of a first header replaced with a replacement . further , the transmitting unit is adapted to transmit the subsequent packetized data to the predetermined gateway via the first network node and via the first and second data communication networks .\naccording to a further embodiment , the determination unit is adapted to determine whether a reply message from the predetermined gateway was received at the user terminal .\naccording to another embodiment , the determination unit is adapted to determine whether the reply message was not received at the user terminal within a predetermined time period after the transmitting unit has transmitted the packetized data .\naccording to a further embodiment , the invention relates to a gateway for communicating data to and from at least one user terminal via data communication networks and at least one network node . the at least one user terminal is connected to a first data communication network , and a first network node is connected to the first data communication network and a second data communication network . further , the gateway , being a second network node , is connected to the second data communication network and a third data communication network . the gateway comprises means for receiving packetized data from a specific user terminal , the packetized data being packetized according to protocols corresponding to a predetermined protocol stack by forming , for each of the protocols of the predetermined protocol stack , a respective data packet including a respective header and a respective payload segment . further , the gateway includes means for detecting a modification to the packetized data , where the means for detecting a modification are adapted to detect whether at least a part of a first header in the packetized data was replaced with a replacement and are adapted to output replacement information indicating at least the first header . the gateway also includes means for depacketizing data , that are adapted to depacketize the packetized data by removing at least one of the respective headers from the packetized data and generating a payload segment according to at least one respective protocol of the predetermined protocol stack . the payload segment is a remaining part of the packetized data after removing the at least one respective header . the gateway also comprises means for transmitting a message to the specific user terminal , where the message indicates that the packetized data arrived at the gateway . the means for depacketizing data are further adapted to generate , based upon the replacement information , a specific payload segment according to a predefined protocol of the predetermined protocol stack . the specific payload segment is associated with the first header .\naccording to another embodiment , the first header of the received packetized data corresponds to a header resulting from packetizing data according to a replacement protocol , and the replacement protocol is not comprised in the predetermined protocol stack .\naccording to yet another embodiment , the means for depacketizing data are adapted to remove an additional header from the received packetized data , the additional header being inserted in addition to the modification to the packetized data .\nin a further embodiment the means for receiving packetized data are adapted to receive data on at least two network ports , where a first port number corresponds to a value standardized for the predefined protocol and a second port number corresponds to a value standardized for the replacement protocol .\naccording to a further embodiment , the invention relates to a gateway for communicating data to and from at least one user terminal via data communication networks and at least one network node . the at least one user terminal is connected to a first data communication network , while a first network node is connected to the first data communication network and a second data communication network . the gateway , being a second network node , is connected to the second data communication network and a third data communication network . the gateway comprises a receiving unit adapted to receiving packetized data from a specific user terminal . the packetized data is packetized according to protocols corresponding to a predetermined protocol stack by forming , for each of the protocols of the predetermined protocol stack , a respective data packet including a respective header and a respective payload segment . the gateway also comprises a detecting unit adapted to detect whether at least a part of a first header in the packetized data was replaced with a replacement and adapted to output replacement information indicating at least the first header . the gateway further includes a depacketizer adapted to depacketize the packetized data by removing at least one of the respective headers from the packetized data and generating a payload segment according to at least one respective protocol of the predetermined protocol stack . the payload segment is a remaining part of the packetized data after removing the at least one respective header . the gateway also includes a transmitting unit adapted to transmit a message to the specific user terminal , where the message indicates that the packetized data arrived at the gateway . the depacketizer is adapted to generate , based upon the replacement information , a specific payload segment according to a predefined protocol of the predetermined protocol stack . the specific payload segment is associated with the first header .\naccording to an embodiment , the first header of the received packetized data corresponds to a header resulting from packetizing data according to a replacement protocol . the replacement protocol is not comprised in the predetermined protocol stack .\naccording to another embodiment , the depacketizer is adapted to remove an additional header from the received packetized data . the additional header is inserted in addition to the modification to the packetized data .\naccording to yet another embodiment , the depacketizer is adapted to receive data on at least two network ports , where a first port number corresponds to a value standardized for the predefined protocol and a second port number corresponds to a value standardized for the replacement protocol .\nthe invention also relates , according to an embodiment , to a system for communicating data via data communication networks and at least one network node . the system comprises a user terminal connected to a first data communication network , a first network node connected to the first data communication network and a second data communication network and a gateway that is a second network node connected to the second data communication network and a third data communication network . the user terminal comprises means for packetizing data adapted to packetize input data according to protocols corresponding to a predetermined protocol stack by forming , for each of the protocols of the predetermined protocol stack , a respective data packet including a respective header and a respective payload segment . the means for packetizing data are also adapted to output packetized data . the user terminal also comprises means for transmitting the packetized data to the gateway via the first network node and via the first and second data communication networks , and means for determining whether the packetized data arrived at the predetermined gateway . further , the user terminal includes means for modifying the packetized data based on an output of the means for determining . the means for modifying are adapted to replace at least a part of a first header in the packetized data with a replacement , where the first header corresponds to a specific protocol of the predetermined protocol stack . moreover , the gateway comprises means for receiving the packetized data from the user terminal via the first network node and via the first and second data communication networks and means for detecting a modification to the packetized data . the means for detecting a modification are adapted to detect whether at least a part of the first header in the packetized data was replaced with the replacement and are adapted to output replacement information indicating at least the first header . the gateway further includes means for depacketizing data that are adapted to depacketize the packetized data by removing at least one of the respective headers from the packetized data and generating a payload segment according to at least one respective protocol of the predetermined protocol stack . the payload segment is a remaining part of the packetized data after removing the at least one respective header . the gateway also includes means for transmitting a message to the user terminal indicating that the packetized data arrived at the gateway . moreover , the means for depacketizing data are adapted to generate , based upon the replacement information , a specific payload segment according to a predefined protocol of the predetermined protocol stack , where the specific payload segment is associated with the first header .\naccording to an embodiment of the invention , the means for modifying the packetized data are adapted to replace the complete first header with a second header , where the first header corresponds to a header resulting from packetizing the input data according to the predefined protocol of the predetermined protocol stack , and the second header corresponds to a header resulting from packetizing the input data according to a replacement protocol not comprised in the predetermined protocol stack .\naccording to another embodiment , the means for modifying the packetized data are adapted to provide protocol information to the means for packetizing data , where the protocol information identifies the replacement protocol . the means for packetizing data are also adapted to form the second header according to the protocol information .\naccording to yet another embodiment , the means for modifying the packetized data are adapted to insert a third header into the packetized data . the means for depacketizing data are further adapted to remove the third header from the received packetized data .\naccording to a further embodiment , the invention relates to a method for communicating data to and from a predetermined gateway via data communication networks and at least one network node . a user terminal is connected to a first data communication network , and a first network node is connected to the first data communication network and a second data communication network . the predetermined gateway is a second network node connected to the second data communication network and a third data communication network . the method comprises the steps of generating packetized data , where generating comprises packetizing input data according to protocols corresponding to a predetermined protocol stack by forming , for each of the protocols of the predetermined protocol stack , a respective data packet including a respective header and a respective payload segment . further , the method comprises transmitting the packetized data from the user terminal to the predetermined gateway via the first network node and via the first and second data communication networks , and determining whether the packetized data arrived at the predetermined gateway . another method step is modifying the packetized data based on a result of the determining . moreover , modifying comprises replacing at least a part of a first header in the packetized data with a replacement , where the first header corresponds to a specific protocol of the predetermined protocol stack ."]}
{"id": 53774, "summary": [{"text": "besturn ( chinese : \u4e00\u6c7d\u5954\u817e ; pinyin : y\u012bq\u00ec b\u0113nt\u00e9ng ) is an automotive marque owned by the chinese automaker faw group .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "with products based on older mazda sedans , besturn targets upper middle-class chinese consumers .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "faw , besturn 's owner , also manufactures the chinese market version of the car many besturn products are based on , the mazda 6 , and besturn models were initially produced in faw 's mazda factories . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "besturn", "paragraphs": ["faw released the popular faw besturn b50 full electric and plug - in hybrid electric versions in 2014 . the besturn b50 is based on the mazda 6 .\nfor pictures and specifications of the 2015 faw besturn x80 , please click here .\nuse the dropdown at the top right of this page to find sales figures for the faw besturn b30 , besturn b50 , besturn b70 , besturn b90 , besturn x40 , besturn x80 , oley , tianjin xiali ( charade ) , junpai a50 , junpai a70 , junpai d60 , junpai cx65 , vita v2 , vita weizhi , xenia , senia r7 , senia r9 , freewin , honqi h7 , jianxing , vela , vizi and any other car model produced and sold in china since the early 2000\u2019s .\nwith products based on older mazda sedans , besturn targets upper middle - class chinese consumers . at least one new model derives from the second generation volkswagen jetta . faw , besturn ' s owner , also manufactures the chinese market version of the car many besturn products are based on , the mazda 6 , and besturn models were initially produced in faw ' s mazda factories .\nthe b30 is the entry - level sedan in faw\u2019s besturn lineup . it first appeared at the 2015 shanghai motor show in april as \u201cbesturn a - class\u201d ; the name was changed to besturn b30 in july when the car was put on display at changchun motor show . deliveries will start on november 15 , 2015 .\nfaw besturn - b70 is the finest car model by worldwide largest auto maker company faw . faw has launched latest besturn - b70 model in 2017 as starting price of aed 61 , 704 for uae with different version and price range . 2016 was the first year in uae for besturn - b70 model when faw introduced it with starting price of aed 58 , 765 . every faw besturn - b70 model improves itself with exterior features , interior features , safety features including engine specs .\nhongqi is the third domestic automobile brand that joins the military\u2019s official car team , after trumpche from guangzhou automobile group and besturn from first automobile works .\ngo to our detailed breakdown of global ev sales to see how the faw besturn b50 electric car fares to its competitors in the fast - growing ev market .\nfaw is the worldwide largest auto maker company . faw has introduced their 4 different car models in uae with different of price range & comfort levels . faw has introduced different car models by the time which includes faw besturn b50 , faw besturn b70 , faw besturn x80 , faw oley . faw continues improving their interior , exterior and features of cars provide the best experience for their customers , for that faw release a new version of every model with year , which holds exterior improvements , interior qualities and feature enhancements . faw has introduced new version of their 0 models in 2018 inclduing .\nthe besturn b70 , initially called the c301 , made its debut in 2006 . it is based on an older mazda 6 and uses the ford cd3 platform . the besturn b50 was released in 2009 , also derived from a mazda 6 , other components come from volkswagen products . as of 2011 , future models will include the jetta - based b30 and the mazda 6 - derived b90 . source : wikipedia\nfaw car , based in the northeast china city of changchun , produces cars under the besturn , oley and hongqi brands . it also builds the mazda 6 and cx - 9 under a license agreement with mazda motor corp .\nfaw first automobile works , established in 1953 , produces and markets cars under the faw , faw besturn , faw freewin , faw hongqi , faw jiefang and haima ( sub - ) brands and has manufacturing joint ventures with audi , mazda , toyota and volkswagen .\nsales of the firm ' s besturn model , based on mazda motor ' s mazda6 , which the company also manufactures , spiked , as it reaped the benefits of targeting high - end middle - class consumers , said shanghai - based analyst jiahao gu , who tracks the carmaker for csc securities .\ngiven this fact , vw doesn ' t really want to burn any bridges . in addition , even if the allegations are true , they can ' t legally do much until faw comes out with its besturn b50 in 2013 , faw ' s small car model believed to be the model in question .\ndash loox good but a bit mazda - like . that indeed is well possible , faw\u2019s upcoming besturn b90 is based on the mazda 6 and this is almost the same dash as the b90 . faw so makes cars in jv\u2019s with volkswagen , mazda and toyota . then they make their own cars based on volkswagens , audi\u2019s and mazda\u2019s . a mess it is .\nthe b70 is a mid - size sedan slotted between the b50 and b90 in faw\u2019s besturn lineup . the first - gen , which shares a platform with the first - gen mazda6 , was unveiled on april 23 , 2006 , in beijing as\nfaw c301 .\non august 18 , 2006 , it hit the market simply as\nbesturn ,\nas it was the first model to bear that name . the 2006 - 2011 models shared powertrains with the mazda6 built by the joint venture of faw - mazda , which featured a 108kw 2 . 0l ( lf ) and 120kw 2 . 3l ( l3 ) engine . the two engine options were dropped in 2012 , replaced by an faw - built 1 . 8 liter ( et3 ) shared with the b50 .\nfaw car is spending more than $ 120 million through 2009 to build more models of the besturn , aiming at chinese consumers seeking cars designed for the needs of the home market . sales of domestically made cars shot up 18 . 5 % in the first half of this year over last year\u0092s first six months , to more than 5 million vehicles , according to the china association of automobile manufacturers .\nin the late 2000s , the company tried to increase the local content of its cars . with help from western engineering consultants and design houses , it developed its own designs like vita c1 , haima 3 and besturn . however , their underpinnings were still based on its existing joint - venture cars . despite of its existence for over half a century , faw has yet to realize the original target of mao zedong .\nanalysts predict that profit growth for faw car will slow down in the latter half of this year , as advertising and engineering costs relating to the company ' s new models , the updated mazda6 and the besturn b50 , will cut into the bottom line . both gu and wang expect yearly profit growth to be lower than 200 % , particularly because the firm ' s sales in the second half of 2007 had accelerated , making a dramatic growth spurt in the second half of 2008 less likely .\naround 2010 faw was exposed developing a compact car named besturn b30 , which however did not launch as expected . instead , the faw oley was released in 2012 to fill the position of entry - level sedan . as the oley has proved a flop , faw re - launched the b30 in 2015 . although looking very different from the 2010 model , the 2016 b30 is believed by some to be derived from the same platform\u2013volkswagen\u2019s pq32 . they consider the new b30 a derivative of the vw bora ( a chinese variant of jetta ) .\nas a core business of faw group developing homegrown brands , faw - car is one of the most important strategical partners . the two paties have built up a very close relationship while tagal provided large amount of hdg products to the automaker since 2005 . also , tagal has large shares on the models like mazda , besturn and hongqi produced by faw - car . in 2013 , the partners had great progress on eti project . tagal was offered high praise by the car producer in regards to excellent comnerial service , product quality , logistics solutions and technical service .\nthe x40 is similar in size and price to the faw xenia r7 , launched last may , and they share the same platform and technology . makes sense to develop 2 models ? well , consider this : faw is a huge conglomerate that consists of a number of subdivisions and these have differences in popularity by region or market , so while it\u2019s indeed hugely inefficient , there is at least some economy of scale to be gained . the besturn x40 is powered by a 1 , 6 - liter engine with 115hp / 155nm , mated to either a 5mt or a 6at transmission . dimensions are 4 . 310 / 1 . 780 / 1 . 680mm with a 2 . 600mm wheelbase .\nfaw : first automotive works ( now known as the faw group ) is one of the oldest chinese automakers and has been a cooperation partner with mazda , toyota , and vw , but it also has brands of its own ( besturn , haima , hongqi , and xiali ) . hongqi ( red flag ) has built its baroque \u201cthree flags\u201d limousine since the 1950s . faw\u2019s in - house brands launched nine new models in 2009 , but on closer inspection , things look less rosy . \u201cunlike some others , faw does not own the technology of its cars , \u201d says analyst siebert . indeed , faw is responsible for almost zero independent engineering , and its generic styling themes have little potential to keep the brands alive . faw had better keep its cooperation partners happy , as it seems unlikely to be able to survive on its own .\nthe pace of sales in the chinese automobile market slowed in the first half of 2008 , but the listed unit of china ' s second - largest carmaker , first automobile works group , performed strongly , on the enthusiastic reception for its midsized sedans as well as diligent cost - cutting efforts .\namid consumer concerns about high fuel prices and inflation , growth in car sales moderated to 17 % in the first half of this year , versus the comparable period last year , the china association of automobile manufacturers said on wednesday . in the first half of 2007 , auto sales grew 22 % , year on year , over 2006 . but faw car co . , based in changchun , in the northeastern province of jilin , and listed on the shenzhen stock exchange , expects to post first - half profit growth of 200 % to 250 % .\npassenger vehicle sector growth slowed [ compared with ] 2007 , but this company ' s performance is above average because it has successfully launched the new models ,\nsaid shanghai - based analyst yusheng wang , who tracks faw car for boci research .\nfaw car previously had not been making use of its full capacity , so its rapid growth will create some efficiencies of scale , partially combating the impact of hikes in steel prices and rising labor costs , wang said .\nforecasts for the chinese auto sector as a whole call for 15 % profit growth for 2008 , with 10 million vehicles expected to be sold , gu said .\nfaw , which posted first - quarter profit growth of 261 % , to around $ 60 million , raised its first - quarter sales volume by 70 % over last year ' s equivalent period , to 280 , 000 vehicles .\nlisted chinese firms expecting earnings swings of 50 % or more are obligated by the securities regulator to release profit estimates publicly in advance . faw car ' s audited financial report is due on aug 28 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe 2016 b30 has a wheelbase of 2630mm and is 4625mm long , 1790mm wide , and 1500mm high . it is powered by an faw - 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day trial to see the full depth of cdn\u2019s content and to join the design conversations on the site .\n* copyright \u00a9 2018 insider inc . all rights reserved . registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our\nchinese piracy is nothing new . chinese piracy of entire car engines is , however .\nin what ' s turning into a warning for all car companies hoping to capitalize on the chinese market , china ' s first automotive works ( faw ) is allegedly copying volkswagen ' s golf and polo model transmissions , then putting them into their own cars , reports german newspaper handelsblatt .\nto manufacture cars in china , foreign car makers must join in partnerships with one of china ' s domestic , state - run car companies . while opening the door for opportunities at piracy , many foreign car companies see it as a necessary risk , given the huge opportunity in sales china presents . in april , vw took this risk when it extended its joint venture contract with faw , chinese prime minister wen jiabao and german chancellor angela merkel there to witness the occasion .\nbut is the risk worth the reward ? for vw , it appears so . last year , vw sold 2 . 26 million cars in china , 27 % of total sales for the german car maker . in the first half of this year , the number grew 17 % to 1 . 3 million .\nfaw seems to recognize their chance , too . according to engineering firms whom work with vw , faw has built a manufacturing factory in changchun where it plans to start churning out the bestrun b50 .\nin the end , maybe it ' s all just an attempt at payback . in april , when merkel and the chinese pm were in attendance for the official hand shake between vw ' s ceo martin winterkorn and chinese partner xu jianyi , the back drop mistakenly said volkswagen / sai . a bit ironic , and embarrassing , given sai is regarded as the largest rival to faw .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nthe borgward bx7 ( bmw x5 size ) is likely to retail in the local market at 1 . 4 billion rials ( $ 37 , 000 )\nchina remains open for trade with foreign partners and can only benefit from an . . .\nthree key lawmakers have asked president hassan rouhani to significantly limit the . . .\nnon - oil trade with the brics nations during the last fiscal ( ended march 20 ) declined . . .\nthe us is demanding zero purchases of iranian oil by november , and if that were . . .\nfacing harsh criticism from the public and prompted by a deadline set by authorities , . . .\n3d model based on a real car , created according to the original dimensions .\nall model files were\nsmoothed\n. by request we provide un - smoothed files . ( ? )\nall main parts of the model are separated objects . you can easy change all materials .\nwe provide several formats for each model , most of them available by default .\nimages rendered with using v - ray plugin , lighting and environment don ' t include to a set .\n\u00a9 2005 - 2018 , all rights reserved - hum3d . com , a paraart , llc company\nwe use cookies to give you the best possible experience . by using our website you agree to our use of cookies .\naudi a6 service manual 1998 - 2004 a6 , allroad quattro , s6 . rs6\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 .\nprices start at 66 . 800 yuan and run up to 101 . 800 yuan ( \u20ac8 . 650 , - / us $ 9 , 700 to \u20ac13 . 200 / us $ 14 . 800 ) , right between rivals like the also very fresh and ultra - cheap baojun 510 ( 54 . 800 yuan ) , the changan cs35 ( 79 . 900 yuan ) and the jac refine s3 ( 65 . 800 yuan ) , and far below foreing models like the hyundai ix25 ( also known as creta elsewhere ) at 119 . 800 yuan .\ngreat article . but it would be better to break it down so major subsidiaries like hainan haima were broken out and numbers visible separately . . thanks\nprice in china : from 99 . 800 to 149 . 800 yuans ( from 988 . 000 to 1 . 483 . 000 rur )\nprice in china : from 66 . 800 to 101 . 800 yuans ( from 661 . 000 to 1 . 008 . 000 rur )\nfaw launched the re - designed b70 in the first half of 2014 , which shares a platform with the second - gen mazda6 ( called\nruiyi\nin china ) . in additional to the standard sedan , a sports version may be offered , named\nb70 rs .\nthe b70 posted disappointing sales in 2013 , delivering only 7 , 903 units . annual sales rose to 22 , 627 in 2014 .\nplease sign - up to wattev2buy\u2019s newsletter and stay up to date with the top 5 electric vehicle news stories every week .\nwe have designed some cool tools to compare electric vehicles . our tools include a mobile app , charging cost calculator and ev selector . use wattev2buy\u2019s proprietary tools to find the ideal ev for your requirements and determine the cost of charging evs .\nwattev2buy\u2019s easy to use ev select tool helps identify which electric vehicle is perfect for your specific requirements . ev select compare electric vehicles battery electric range over various vehicle types . within four clicks you can get the perfect luxury sedan able to drive your required distance on battery power .\nwattev2buy\u2019s easy to use charging cost calculator compare electric vehicles charging cost in your state and relate it to equivalent gasoline cost . the charging cost calculator also allows you to be specific and customize your electricity cost in kwh and provide results in miles and kilometers , making it usable all over the world .\nwe hate spam just as much as you , so be assured we will only send you one email a week with real news .\na total of 1 , 000 high - end passenger cars from domestic brand hongqi have been sold to the people\u2019s liberation army and sent to its general armament department for military use , according to the people\u2019s liberation army daily , the official newspaper of the armed forces .\nthe cars are the first batch of hongqi vehicles to join the military vehicle team after beijing set out new official car procurement policy this january in favour of domestic brands .\nthe military would no longer buy new cars from foreign brands like audi or volkswagen , including their joint ventures in china . the ruling was approved by president xi jinping and issued by the people\u2019s liberation army ( pla ) headquarters , \u201cpromoting frugality and cutting down on waste in military and armed police forces\u201d .\npurchase of new official cars for military use should be arranged within a centralised system and vehicles should be selected from domestic brands , the ruling said . spending on domestic and overseas business trips should also be strictly controlled , it added .\nbesides faw , which produce hongqi , the military has also invited guangzhou automobile group , shanghai\u2019s saic motor , brilliance auto and beijing\u2019s baic to bid for the tender .\nhongqi h7 sedan l is promoted by faw as the country\u2019s \u201cfirst self - developed high - end passenger car model\u201d . it launched last year and sold about 3 , 000 cars in first nine months , most ordered by official departments , xinhua reported then .\nas a car with a price range of 299 , 800 yuan to 479 , 800 yuan ( hk $ 376 , 700 - hk $ 602 , 900 ) the year\u2019s sales of hongqi were only equal to bmw\u2019s sales in a period of three days , or audi\u2019s over two days , according to the china business news newspaper .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nheadquarters and r & d center : changchun main assembly plants : changchun ( faw , mazda ) , changchun ( jv with vw ) , tianjin ( jv with toyota ) , hainan ( haima ) .\nsoon after communist party took over china , mao zedong set an ambitious target of overtaking the great britain in 5 years and matching united states in 10 years . in order to promote the\nnew china\ninto an industrial superpower , he launched the first 5 - year plan . among others , the plan called for establishing china ' s own motor industry . as a result , first automobile works was founded in 1953 as the first car maker in china . all technologies and production toolings were donated by soviet union , which also helped designing the faw production plant in changchun .\nthe first faw product was a truck named\njiefang\n, which meant\nliberation\nin typical communist style . in the first three decades , faw was essentially a truck manufacturer , although it also produced a handful of hongqi ( or\nred flag\n) luxury limousines for party leaders based on outdated soviet designs . ironically , millions of chinese people died in hunger in the late 1950s , then waves of political thunderstorms killed similar amount in the next two decades . china had been famous for poverty , thus mass production of passenger cars was out of question .\nin 1978 , deng xiaoping launched an economic reform whose alternative name was\ncapitalism\n. as a result , the state - owned faw became profit and market - oriented . it sent engineers to japan for training and modernized its production plant . production of trucks increased following domestic economic growth . the 1 millionth jiefang truck was built in 1983 .\nto produce cars in china . initially , the venture assembled old audi 100 based on knock - down kits , then it started producing the equally outdated volkswagen jetta mk2 ( which is still in service today ) . these cars were extensively used as government cars and taxis all over china .\n2002 saw faw acquired local competitor tianjin auto , which brought it the xiali small car brand and relationship with toyota . later on , faw formed another joint - venture with toyota to produce its cars in china . thanks to these foreign ventures , faw became the first chinese car maker to reach 1 million units of annual sales in 2004 .\ncome of faw car co . , the car unit of china faw group corp . , declined for the second consecutive year in 2015 , plunging 65 percent year on year to 52 . 9 million yuan ( $ 8 . 1 million ) .\nthe company blamed the income slump on price wars on the domestic car market and a lack of competitive products .\nlast year , faw car sold roughly 235 , 900 vehicles , a drop of 19 . 6 percent from 2014 .\nto shore up sales , the company offered steep price discounts for its products . as a result , the gross profit margin of its vehicles dipped 2 . 28 percentage points to 18 percent , said faw car .\nautomotive news china produces two email newsletters each week . you can sort your news by the articles highlighted in each of our newsletters here .\nentire contents \u00a9 crain communications , inc . use of editorial content without permission is strictly prohibited . all rights reserved .\non dec . 11 , 2013 , faw - car purchasing partners conference was held in changchun , tagal was awarded \u2018excellent supplier 2013\u2019 for its outstanding contributions .\nthe key part of our strategy is \u201cbest product quality , best supply chain system , best evi technical service\u201d . believed we will perform even better with our great efforts in 2014 .\nwe reported earlier on the upcoming hongqi c131 . by that time the chinese press reported that the platform was independently developed by faw . we had our doubts , and that proves correct . chinese media now reports the c131 is actually based on an audi a6 platform .\nvw / audi and faw have a joint venture , faw - volkswagen , they make they audi\u2019s a4 , a6 and q5 and a bunch of volkswagens . audi and hongqi go way back , audi supplied platforms for hongqi since the early 80\u2019s . see here , here and here for some examples . hongqi later did it with ford for awhile but that relationship soon brook down . hongqi then tried toyota but that love produced only one baby , the crown - based hq3 . back again now with audi for the new mid - sized hongqi limosine , a big sedan is on its way as well\u2026\nfaw easily has enough money to develop their own platforms , they just don\u2019t wanna do it because it takes time . faw , and other chinese automakers , think it is much easier to use some old platforms , change the headlights and start making money immediately . fine for tomorrow and next week but deadly in the long run\u2026\nthe u . s . \u2019s leadership of the world car market has finally come to an end . china is now where the action is , like it or not .\njust one generation ago , when hard - line maoist communism was the reality , individual mobility in china meant grabbing a bike and pedaling . now the roads are crammed with cars , even though less than three percent of the 1 . 3 billion chinese own their own vehicles .\nthe chinese market is growing at an astonishing pace . from producing 30 , 000 passenger cars 20 years ago , production has risen to an estimated 8 . 3 million passenger cars in 2009 ; total sales ( including trucks , cars , and commercial vehicles ) were expected to reach 12 . 6 million , which would make china the world\u2019s largest automotive market . and this ferocious growth is not over : shanghai - based analyst jochen siebert expects passenger - car production to grow to 9 . 5 million by 2012 , with sales reaching 14 million units .\nfrom 2001 to 2005 , china built 15 , 350 miles of expressway , which now totals 25 , 480 miles . the u . s . has more than 46 , 000 miles of interstate , but by 2020 , china may top that .\nforeign carmakers looking for a piece of the chinese pie must tread very carefully . the government requires those companies to team up with a chinese partner . the first western carmaker to gain a substantial foothold was volks\u00adwagen in the 1980s , partnering with shanghai automotive industry corporation ( saic ) . the vw santana , which we knew as the quantum 25 years ago , is still sold in the people\u2019s republic . gm\u2019s buick brand , a popular car with the chinese elite before mao\u2019s emergence , sells more cars in china than in its homeland .\nthese alliances carry enormous cultural and corporate baggage . despite having a partnership with vw , saic - vw and faw - vw don\u2019t seem to trust each other enough to put together a common purchasing policy ; vw has a common purchasing policy for all of its other brands throughout the world .\nanother issue is that intellectual property rights in china are not always respected , resulting in copycat products .\nhere\u2019s a look at the current players in china , and what they bring to the game .\nbyd : a battery maker in shenzhen called byd \u2014its marketing office says it stands for \u201cbuild your dreams\u201d\u2014has thrown itself into carmaking in a big way . \u201cboundless optimism\u201d might be a more appropriate company name : byd says its goal is to become the world\u2019s biggest carmaker by 2025 .\neven with some rather pedestrian offerings , including clones of gm daewoo and toyota vehicles , sales grew massively , from 20 , 000 units in 2005 to more than 300 , 000 in 2009 . the most curious offering is called the \u201cs8 , \u201d a retractable - hardtop convertible that blends the look of the mercedes - benz clk with that of the renault m\u00e9gane . the company is now concentrating on making hybrids and fully electric vehicles and claims its upcoming electric e6 minivan will have a range of 250 miles . to achieve that range , the e6 carries a battery pack that weighs 1200 pounds .\nchery : if there\u2019s a chinese carmaker that\u2019s been underestimated , it\u2019s chery . many china - car watchers know the \u201cqq , \u201d a blatant copy of the diminutive daewoo matiz , as well as the company\u2019s eastar , which looks suspiciously like the gm daewoo leganza / suzuki verona . this so irritated the usually placid gm that it sued . in its defense , chery claimed to have a contract with daewoo to build the two cars but still has not produced a document to support that claim . the chinese courts didn\u2019t appear to care , and daewoo owner gm lost . chery is also the brand that malcolm bricklin tried to bring to the states , and when that didn\u2019t work out , he sued for $ 14 billion . today , the company is working to transform its lineup and expand its brands by launching a premium brand dubbed xuan yuan . the first xuan yuan model is slated to be a luxury sedan with a chery - developed 3 . 0 - liter v - 6 and 4 . 2 - liter v - 8 . a cooperative agreement with fiat , however , got off on the wrong foot : fiat wanted to build the alfa romeo 159 in china , but chery said no thanks , citing the alfa\u2019s inferior technology .\ngeely : some chinese automakers make it hard to be taken seriously . geely , for example . it makes a car called the beauty leopard . still , this former producer of scooters and refrigerators has become the biggest privately owned carmaker in china . so far , the growth has come from its own vehicles , many of them \u201cinspired\u201d by western and japanese models . geely plans to grow through acquisitions . first , the firm acquired a share in manganese bronze , makers of the classic london taxi and\u2014perhaps to the sniggering of its rivals\u2014announced that a luxury car would emerge from that platform . geely\u2019s next move might not be as funny : it is working on taking over volvo and has ambitious plans for the swedish brand .\nsaic : the largest of the chinese carmakers , saic has had a working relationship with both vw and gm and , as a result , has learned much about making cars . in late 2004 , saic bought the rights to build several rover models but not the rights to the rover name . as a result , saic\u2019s version of the rover 75 became the amusingly named \u201croewe 750 . \u201d but no one\u2019s laughing now . the new roewe 550 and 350 models , developed with the help of engineering firm ricardo , are easily the most advanced indigenous vehicles in the chinese market . what\u2019s more , they\u2019re not just copies of western products any longer ; they have distinctive styling and engineering aimed at worldwide markets . the 550 may be sold in europe as a ssangyong , a korean brand owned by saic . saic is expected to sell 2 . 65 million cars in 2009 , making it the eighth - largest automaker in the world ."]}
{"id": 53778, "summary": [{"text": "the center for strategic counterterrorism communications ( cscc ) was an american government enterprise established in 2011 at the direction of the president and the secretary of state to coordinate , orient , and inform government-wide foreign communications activities targeted against terrorism and violent extremism .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "the global engagement center , based at the state department , replaced the cscc in 2016 . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "center for strategic counterterrorism communications", "paragraphs": ["isis has al hayat media . the united states has the center for strategic counterterrorism communications ( cscc ) .\nalberto m . fernandez is the state department\u2019s coordinator for the center for strategic counterterrorism communications . ( sarah l . voisin / the washington post )\nhe has been blunt in his critique of the previous messaging efforts by the much - maligned and now defunct center for strategic counterterrorism communications .\nthe center for strategic counterterrorism communications has developed a strong partnership with the government of nigeria , and in conjunction with other international partners , provided assistance on developing a comprehensive communications strategy .\nabout 15 to 20 full - time staff , mostly emiratis , will work at the center for now , said rashad hussain , the u . s . special envoy and coordinator for strategic counterterrorism communications .\nseparately , the united states has been expanding an existing u . s . state department division , which hussain heads and which was set up in 2011 . it is known as the center for strategic counterterrorism communications ( cscc . )\nat the heart of the plan is expanding a tiny state department agency , the center for strategic counterterrorism communications , to harness all the existing attempts at countermessaging by much larger federal departments , including the pentagon , homeland security and intelligence agencies .\nmade up of employees of google , twitter , and other companies located in silicon valley , new york , and texas , the panel was tasked with analyzing the progress of the center for strategic counterterrorism communications ( cscc ) , a small outfit under the state department .\nthe review specifically raised doubts about propaganda messages posted under the state department seal \u2014 presumably including social media accounts like the the center for strategic counterterrorism communications '\nthink again , turn away\nanti - terrorism campaign , which has already been criticized for its lack of effectiveness , despite an active social media presence .\nother accomplishments since the launch include the adoption of various sets of good practices that are intended to both provide practical guidance for countries as they seek to enhance their counterterrorism capacity and bring greater strategic coherence to global counterterrorism capacity building efforts .\nthe center\u2019s appetite for barbed attacks intensified when lebaron retired in early 2012 and was replaced by fernandez .\nthe clip was assembled by a special unit at the state department charged with finding ways to contain the spread of militant islamist ideology . the center for strategic counterterrorism communications , or cscc , had direct backing from president obama , help from the cia , and teams of arabic , urdu and somali speakers who were thrust into the fray on twitter and other social - media platforms .\nhe cscc\u2019s primary objective is to systematise u . s strategic communications to counter the appeal of violent extremist ideologies among foreign populations , particularly as related to al - qaida and its global affiliates .\nboko haram and u . s . counterterrorism assistance to nigeria ( may 14 , 2014 )\nan informal , multilateral counterterrorism platform with 30 founding members that promotes a strategic , long - term approach to dealing with the ct threat . the forum identifies urgent needs , devises solutions , and mobilizes resources to address key civilian counterterrorism challenges . the forum was launched in september 2011 . please visit urltoken for more information\nthe report coincided with the departure of rashad hussain , who was installed this year by the white house as head of the state department\u2019s center for strategic counterterrorism communications , or cscc . hussain has taken a position at the justice department , and officials said the shift was not related to the review or to concern about his tenure at state . but his departure has brought new tumult to a unit already associated with frequent changes of strategy and personnel .\n\u00a9 2014 institute for strategic dialogue , all rights reserved . registered with the charity commission as trialogue educational trust , charity no 1076660\ndubai , united arab emirates - the u . s . and emirati governments launched a new mideast digital communications center wednesday focused on using social media to counter islamic state of iraq and syria ( isis ) propaganda efforts online .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nlearn about the bureau of counterterrorism\u2019s various programs to build foreign partner capacity and counter terrorism around the world .\nthe center\u2019s creators see the changes as a retreat from the war room they envisioned .\nthe bureau of counterterrorism and countering violent extremism\u2019s mission is to promote u . s . national security by taking a leading role in developing coordinated strategies and approaches to defeat terrorism abroad and securing the counterterrorism cooperation of international partners .\nlumpkin has fought to double the center\u2019s budget from $ 10 million last year to more than $ 20 million requested for next year , and he says he\u2019ll ask for more after that .\nthe center released youtube videos and twitter messages wednesday in arabic and english announcing its launch .\nthere are three predicates upon which a strategic ci mission would rest . first , the foreign intelligence threat is strategic , meaning that states use their intelligence resources purposefully to gain advantage over the united states and to advance their interests . second , strategic intelligence threats cannot be defeated through ad hoc measures alone . the threats must be countered by a strategic response . and third , there must be a national level system that integrates and coordinates diverse programs , resources , and activities to achieve common strategic objectives .\nin for a penny , in for a pound . take it for granted that they ' re wrong , and everyone knows it . then annoy the hell out of them with withering wit for being wrong .\nmatthew levitt is the fromer - wexler fellow and director of the washington institute ' s stein program on counterterrorism and intelligence .\nwe\u2019ve moved ! we\u2019ve joined the global engagement center . follow our new twitter handle , @ thegec .\nthe ata program\u2019s policy formulation , strategic guidance , and oversight are managed by the u . s . department of state\u2019s bureau of counterterrorism , while implementation and program administration are the responsibility of the bureau of diplomatic security ( ds ) .\nplease be sure to follow the global engagement center at @ thegec ( previously @ thinkagain _ dos ) .\nhussain said it sends a powerful message when muslim communities publicly reject extremists ' messages , and he expressed appreciation for the emiratis ' leadership in supporting the new center .\nnetwork analyses to map terrorist supply chains , support infrastructures , financial transactions , communications channels , recruitment and training activities , and other footprints serve to focus collection , identify vulnerabilities and inform strategic operational planning to attack , disrupt , and neutralize terrorist operations . while forensic analyses of terrorist acts remain vital , the us counterterrorism enterprise ( including its intelligence community foundations ) is strategically oriented proactively to identify , assess , and defeat terrorist operations .\ncritics blasted not only the video , but also the broader \u201cthink again turn away\u201d campaign . rita katz , whose site intelligence group tracks the online communications of terrorist groups , began cataloguing what she considered to be the center\u2019s most embarrassing materials and said the campaign was playing into the islamic state\u2019s hands by bolstering its reputation for cruelty and expanding its audience .\nsince its launch in september 2011 , the gctf has mobilized over us $ 200 million to strengthen counterterrorism - related rule of law institutions , in particular , for countries transitioning away from emergency law .\nhedayah , based in abu dhabi , uae , serves as a cve center of excellence and a training hub .\nthe global engagement center provides information and facts about terrorism and the international community ' s activities to end terrorism .\nby contrast , \u201cstrategic counterintelligence\u201d remains a relatively undeveloped concept , in theory or implementation . isn\u2019t this curious ? for if strategic intelligence takes as its touchstone the whole of state interests and the sources of state power , then understanding the purpose and manner in which other states use their intelligence resources to gain advantage and mastering the capability to counter them would seem to be the other side of the strategic intelligence coin .\nthe obama administration has urged arab allies to do more to combat the media blitz , characterizing the fight on the communications front as a key pillar in the overall effort to defeat the group .\nboko haram and u . s . counterterrorism assistance to nigeria ( may 14 , 2014 ) | u . s . embassy & consulate in nigeria\nthe center was conceived by senior officials at the state department , including its counterterrorism chief , daniel benjamin , who was among a group of administration insiders who worried that the white house had become more focused on killing terrorists than preventing the recruitment of new ones .\nlast june , islamic state supporters warned fighters to beware of the center\u2019s twitter account and not to interact with it .\nthere is another way . us counterintelligence could seize the strategic initiative and begin by working the target abroad , with the purpose of selectively degrading the hostile foreign intelligence service and its ability to work against us . this is the central objective of strategic counterintelligence .\nthis analytic work in turn should lead to refined collection requirements to help identify adversary intelligence service vulnerabilities and support strategic operational planning to exploit them\u2014and some thought - provoking new possibilities for advancing us objectives .\n1 . sherman kent , strategic intelligence for american world policy ( princeton , nj : princeton university press , 1949 examples of the literature published since kent\u2019s work include : roger hilsman , strategic intelligence and national decisions . ( glencoe , il : free press , 1956 ) ; bruce bruce d . berkowitz and allan e . goodman , strategic intelligence for american national security . ( princeton , nj : princeton university press , 1989 ) ; richard k . betts , and thomas g . mahnken , eds . , paradoxes of strategic intelligence : essays in honor of michael j . handel ( london : frank cass , 2003 ) ; loch k . johnson and james j . wirtz , eds . , strategic intelligence : windows into a secret world\u2014an anthology . ( los angeles : roxbury publishing company , 2004 ) ; and loch k . johnson , ed . , strategic intelligence ( london : praeger security international , 2007 ) .\nskeptics of the new campaign voiced concerns that the program is an attempt by the white house to end a long - simmering turf war with the counterterrorism center\u2019s director , alberto fernandez , and exercise more control over the kinds of messages that are produced and coordinated with domestic and international partners .\nthe national ci enterprise must be configured to execute the strategic ci mission . the strategic ci mission requires a supporting infrastructure to orchestrate the resources of the many parts of the ci community to focus collection and analysis of the foreign intelligence service , perform strategic operational planning to address collection gaps , develop options to degrade the foreign intelligence service , and enable coordinated execution to achieve defensive and offensive ci goals .\nthe starting blocks for the strategic ci mission are in place . in line with the commission\u2019s recommendation , the national clandestine service , under cia , is ideally situated to deliver , for the first time , a genuine ci capability abroad to complement the fbi\u2019s responsibilities at home .\nthis can work for obvious reasons : bad guys and their sympathizers don\u2019t care what the us government wants them to do , but they can be influenced by peers or cultural in - groups .\npeople who are attracted to [ jihadism ] don ' t go to the government for their guidance on what to do ,\nnicholas rasmussen , the director of the national counterterrorism center , told the senate intelligence committee in early february .\neven with clinton\u2019s backing , however , a 2010 meeting at the white house offered an early indication of how contentious the plan would be . the cia\u2019s drone war in pakistan was at full throttle when benjamin pitched the idea for the center to obama and key players on his national security team , including clinton , counterterrorism adviser john brennan and senior aide denis mcdonough .\nother officials questioned whether even a newly empowered center at the state department would be up to the task . operating the center on a shoestring budget of about $ 5 million a year , mr . fernandez , a respected middle east specialist and career foreign service officer , and his supporters have long complained that neither the state department nor the white house fully supported or properly financed the center\u2019s activities .\nas the center finally began to take shape at the state department , there was a sense that significant ground had already been lost .\ncountering violent extremism ( cve ) is a pillar of the administration\u2019s strategic approach to counterterrorism , and is an increasingly critical component of a comprehensive and sustainable counterterrorism strategy that seeks to address the entire life cycle of radicalization to violent extremism . the united states is working with governments and non - governmental partners to address the spread of violent extremism and the conditions that make communities susceptible to violent extremism , including \u2013 but not limited to \u2013 isil / da\u2019esh\u2019s potent brand of terrorism .\nfrustratingly for journalists and other advocates of government transparency , the center will seldom reveal who it is supporting , just as special operators don\u2019t reveal the forces they are training unless that nation chooses to reveal it .\ngreg miller is a national security correspondent for the washington post . he was among the post reporters awarded the 2014 pulitzer prize for coverage of u . s . surveillance programs revealed by edward snowden and a finalist for the 2013 pulitzer prize . he previously worked for the los angeles times . follow\n\u201cunfortunately , as we all know , the government is probably not the best platform to try to communicate with the set of actors who are potentially vulnerable to this kind of propaganda and this kind of recruitment , \u201d nicholas rasmussen , the director of the national counterterrorism center , told the senate intelligence committee last week .\nthe u . s . - nigeria bi - national commission is a strategic dialogue designed to expand mutual cooperation across a broad range of shared interests .\nfirst established in 2009 , the partnership for regional east africa counterterrorism ( preact ) , is a u . s . - funded and implemented multi - year , multi - faceted program designed to build the capacity and cooperation of military , law enforcement , and civilian actors across east africa to counter terrorism in a comprehensive fashion . it uses law enforcement , military , and development resources to achieve its strategic objectives , including :\nthe global engagement center is charged with leading the u . s . government\u2019s efforts to counter propaganda and disinformation from international terrorist organizations and foreign countries .\nin time , strategic ci operations should yield insights into foreign intelligence threats that inform us ci activities globally and diminish the adversary\u2019s ability to work against us . the fbi should realize the most immediate gains from strategic ci operations as collection against foreign intelligence services abroad begins to fill in the ( now largely empty ) file folders on intelligence personnel arriving on our shores . in other words , the return on investment in the strategic ci mission should more than offset the cost of redirecting current ci resources and effort ; conversely if us counterintelligence does not adopt a strategic approach the marginal return on additional ci dollars is likely to be disappointing .\nsince its inception , the center had purposely avoided posting any material in english . it did so in part to avoid running afoul of rules barring the state department from attempts to influence american citizens . but officials also cited another concern : venturing into english would expose the center\u2019s efforts to more scrutiny in washington .\nthe global counterterrorism forum ( gctf ) is a multilateral body that seeks to promote civilian cooperation and good practices to counter terrorism . the gctf is composed of 30 countries and the eu . it consists of a strategic - level coordinating committee and five thematic and regional expert - driven working groups focusing on the criminal justice sector and rule of law ; countering violent extremism ; and capacity building in the sahel , the horn of africa , and southeast asia . the gctf aims to strengthen the international architecture for addressing 21st century terrorism and promotes a strategic , long - term approach to dealing with the threat .\nthe proposal languished long after obama\u2019s flash of frustration . in her memoir , clinton said that \u201cdespite the president\u2019s pointed comments in july 2010 , it took more than a year for the white house to issue an executive order\u201d establishing the center .\nwhat the sawab center will do is , it will begin to rectify the wrong impression that isil is beating us in the information war and the social media war ,\nhe said , using an alternate name for the militant group .\nthe consolidation and enhanced professionalization of all of the fbi\u2019s national security functions under a new national security branch should enable a more systematic and strategically - driven approach to the bureau\u2019s intelligence mission , including its ci work . the defense department\u2019s strategic ci orientation has been institutionalized in the mission of counterintelligence field activity and the ongoing work on ci campaign plans now incorporated within the department\u2019s deliberate planning process . and with the issuance of the 2005 national counterintelligence strategy , the office of the ncix engaged the ci community to build central data bases on select foreign intelligence services to support strategic analyses and to identify collection needs , and it established a pilot project for a ci community integration center to conduct strategic operational planning to degrade foreign adversaries intelligence capabilities .\na status report in the final analysis , the decision whether or not to pursue a strategic ci capability is ultimately a policy call . president bush made the initial call in approving the first national counterintelligence strategy in 2005 . 13 while broadly a vision statement for the many ways in which counterintelligence should support national security , the strategy\u2019s central feature is reorientation of the ci enterprise to enable proactive strategic operations against foreign intelligence threats as national security priorities dictate . the national security leadership has every reason to expect that the ci community is hard at work to deliver this new strategic ci capability .\nhe and anwar gargash , the emirati minister of state for foreign affairs , said in a joint statement the center ' s aim is to support coalition efforts , challenge isis propaganda and\namplify moderate and tolerant voices from across the region .\nthe center\u2019s ability to fend off the criticism was hampered by the difficulty of measuring the effectiveness of its work . the group could point to the size of its following on twitter and argued that all the death threats and efforts to shut down its accounts were evidence that the center had gotten under the islamic state\u2019s skin .\nsince its creation , the center\u2019s budget had hovered between $ 5 million and $ 6 million per year , a range that barely registers on washington\u2019s spending scale .\nmatthew levitt is the fromer - wexler fellow and director of the stein program on counterterrorism and intelligence at the washington institute . this article originally appeared on the wall street journal blog\nthink tank .\nmore work still needs to be done . the center does not yet have an active website of its own , and a planned facebook presence and a dedicated youtube channel are expected to take several more weeks to develop . officials say they hope the center will eventually launch\nproactive online messaging campaigns\nto target isis propaganda .\nthat finding was interpreted as an endorsement of the center\u2019s work under hussain to set up messaging centers overseas with the expectation that their postings would have greater credibility and impact than those coming from the u . s . government . a center in the united arab emirates became operational this year . others are planned in malaysia and nigeria .\ndespite these accomplishments , the ability to execute strategic ci operations remains a far - off goal . it is uncertain whether plans for the new external ci cadre at cia will survive in the face of competing demands on the agency\u2019s humint collection and other clandestine resources .\ncounterterrorism support to nigeria focuses on building critical counterterrorism capabilities among nigeria\u2019s civilian and law enforcement agencies . this supports the larger u . s . objective of encouraging nigeria to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to counter bh that upholds and enforces the rule of law , provides civilian protection , respects human rights and international norms , and addresses the underlying grievances that bh exploits ( including through development gains and through responsive governance ) .\nmr . fernandez , who is retiring in april , declined to comment for this article .\nchina says it ' s ' fully prepared ' for trade war with u . s .\nall ata courses emphasize the importance of the rule of law and respect for human rights .\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nrichard stengel , a former time magazine managing editor who is the u . s . undersecretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs , traveled to the emirates for the launch .\nis a menacing phantom , a headline , and news clip . for some like alex ,\nthat is why the center will need to leverage \u201ca network of networks\u201d to be effective in preventing or mitigating extremist violence , mr . stengel and other american officials said .\njournalists were not allowed to attend the project ' s unveiling or visit the center , which has been testing its operations and developing its branding over the past three months .\nthe un is a close partner of and participant in the gctf and its activities . the gctf serves as a mechanism for furthering the implementation of the universally - agreed un global counter - terrorism strategy and , more broadly , to complement and reinforce existing multilateral counterterrorism efforts , starting with those of the un .\noperational risks . the risks associated with strategic ci are of particular concern to those responsible for clandestine humint . there is an inherent tension between the work of humint collectors and the work of counterintelligence operations . intelligence collection values above all the information , but ci insists on acting on that information , which is a very different operational dynamic . for example , if a penetration within a foreign government were used as a ci agent ( for example , serving as a channel for deception ) , that ci operation would introduce a new risk of compromising the asset , to the detriment of the collection effort . yet the very same organizations that are responsible for humint are also being asked to take on expanded ci operational responsibilities , which means they must weigh the costs and benefits of the strategic ci mission against their other standing responsibilities .\nthere were also death threats . most were vague vows by islamic state followers to track down the center\u2019s employees . but in one case , isis managed to identify one of the center\u2019s contract workers by name and singled him out as a target . the threat was traced to a militant in spain who was subsequently arrested , u . s . officials said .\nit is a problem that has proved more difficult to solve than almost any other for counterterrorism officials . in the 14 years since the sept . 11 attacks , the united states has degraded al - qaeda , tracked down and killed osama bin laden and protected the country from any mass - casualty follow - up attacks .\nlearn how the cia is organized into directorates and key offices , responsible for securing our nation .\nin addition , the gctf served as impetus for the development of three \u201cinspired\u201d institutions in order to address the forum\u2019s areas of strategic priority : countering violent extremism ( cve ) and strengthening the rule of law . these institutions provide a vehicle for the operationalization , promotion , and implementation of some of the gctf good practices surrounding cve and rule of law . these three institutions include :\nbased inside the state department , a team of around 50 people man the center , working on its own set of videos , images for sharing on facebook , tweets , anything to blunt the spread of extremist communcations on social media . the concept behind the center was first born in 2010 out of a desire to , rather than just ignoring the messaging that al - qaeda and other terrorist groups published , actually counter their message with one of our own .\nthere is a parallel for thinking about counterintelligence as a strategic mission . just as us intelligence is mapping the essential features and activities of terrorist groups , so ci analysts could determine how foreign intelligence services are built and operate\u2014call it ci order - of - battle preparation . key questions would include :\nthe new sawab center is one of the most concrete responses to that call yet in the region . named for the arabic word for\nthe right or proper way ,\nit will be based in abu dhabi , the oil - rich capital of the united arab emirates , a key american ally and a member of the u . s . - led coalition against the isis group .\ntrump shrugs off u . k . \u2019s brexit flap , still jazzed for visit with pm theresa may\nthe institutions and people responsible for the formulation and implementation of american plans , intentions , and capabilities .\nthis report provides the department of state\u2019s annual , statutorily mandated assessment of trends and events in international terrorism that transpired in 2016 , including country - by - country breakdowns of foreign government counterterrorism cooperation , and profiles of designated foreign terrorist organizations .\namid the rash of negative coverage , marie harf , a state department spokeswoman , began urging that the cscc be reined in . in an e - mail to white house communications adviser ben rhodes and others , she said that she was \u201csupremely uncomfortable\u201d with the graphic images that were \u201cgoing out under the state department seal . \u201d\nin the summer of 2015 , who was a target recruit for the islamic state . her story provides a chilling illustration of the group\u2019s reach and the persistence of its messaging . for most in the west ,\noverall , the most formidable obstacle to progress has been the lack of understanding or consensus behind the purpose and value of the strategic ci mission . even the end goal behind the creation of the ncix remains a matter of some dispute . is the objective to establish a new national capability to execute the strategic ci mission or simply to become more efficient at performing the standing missions of the several ci agencies ?\nand it may well be the case that the best sources on those intelligence operations are to be found not in iraq but in other parts of the world , another reason why coordinated strategic planning for global ci operations and exploitation to advance theater objectives has been deemed essential ( if not yet fully realized ) .\n1 . enabling and enhancing the capacity of north and west african militaries and law enforcement to conduct counterterrorism operations ; 2 . integrating the ability of north and west african militaries and law enforcement , and other supporting partners , to operate regionally and collaboratively on counterterrorism efforts ; 3 . enhancing border security capacity to monitor , restrain , and interdict terrorist movements ; 4 . strengthening the rule of law , including access to justice , and law enforcement\u2019s ability to detect , disrupt , respond to , investigate , and prosecute terrorist activity ; 5 . monitoring and countering the financing of terrorism ( such as that related to kidnapping for ransom ) ; and 6 . reducing the limited sympathy and support among communities for violent extremism .\njavascript is disabled in your browser . for the best experience on this web site , please enable javascript .\npatrick tucker is technology editor for defense one . he\u2019s also the author of the naked future : what happens in a world that anticipates your every move ? ( current , 2014 ) . previously , tucker was deputy editor for the futurist for nine years . tucker has written about emerging technology in slate , . . .\nfortunately , such reflexive protectiveness commonly is overcome in the field , where people with a shared duty station and purpose are clear that they are working on the same team . without some way of instilling that spirit and incentive structure in washington interagency planning groups , strategic operational planning for ci will remain an elusive goal .\nlet me be clear : operations to identify , assess , neutralize and exploit foreign intelligence services as a strategic target are not an entirely new concept for us counterintelligence . over the course of 70 years , us and british intelligence acquired just such specialized insights into the gru and the kgb , to inform ci operations against the soviet union . 8 while not presently configured to work as a strategic whole , us counterintelligence , nevertheless , unquestionably could produce and execute collection strategies to characterize other foreign intelligence services of concern , exploit those sources for their positive intelligence value , and develop options to degrade those services as national security objectives may dictate .\nas the center\u2019s campaign intensified , the islamic state showed flashes of irritation . the group launched a twitter account , @ al - bttar , specifically to engage in running arguments with the state department team .\n\u201cthere was irritation\u201d in obama\u2019s voice , the former official said , aimed at aides he had been pressing for options to keep al - qaeda\u2019s ideology from spreading . \u201ceverybody on his counterterrorism team had a little bit of egg on their face at that point , \u201d said the former official , who was not authorized to speak publicly about the meeting and requested anonymity .\nthe cscc began with more going for it than any of its predecessors , but it also faced major obstacles .\nfor travel to the united states on a temporary basis , including tourism , temporary employment , study and exchange .\nu . s . consul general f . john bray graduation \u2013 ceremony for fellows of the carrington youth fellowship initiative\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\neven though it has been six years since the office of the national counterintelligence executive ( ncix ) was created to lead and integrate the us counterintelligence enterprise , at present we have neither the ability to perform the mission of strategic counterintelligence nor a common understanding of what it means , much less an appreciation of its value to national security . [ a ] indeed , it is one thing to have a national - level office to bring strategic coherence to wide - ranging ci activities , as the law provides ; it is quite another matter ( to paraphrase henry kissinger ) to answer the question , \u201cwhat is strategic counterintelligence and what do you do with it ? \u201d\nthe national security strategy of the united states , and in particular the strategy behind the global war on terrorism , embodies just such a national offensive orientation . 6 in times past , the most pressing terrorism - related intelligence question was most often , \u201cwho did this ? \u201d in turn leading to manhunts , apprehension and rendition for trial . today the strategic imperative is to stop the terrorists before they strike , with derivative requirements for operational intelligence support .\nestablished in 2005 , the trans - sahara counterterrorism partnership ( tsctp ) is a multifaceted , multi - year strategy implemented jointly by the department of state , the u . s . agency for international development , and the department of defense to assist partners in west and north africa increase their immediate and long - term capabilities to address terrorist threats and prevent the spread of violent extremism .\nthe tradecraft of counterintelligence and its several tactical functions , which are properly within the separate cognizance and competence of units within the fbi , cia , and the department of defense , have well established objectives and processes that are not at issue here . what is at issue , what the very concept of \u201cstrategic counterintelligence\u201d implies , is the potential for engaging ci collection and operations as tools to advance national security policy objectives , and , at the strategic level , to go on the offense to degrade hostile external foreign intelligence services and their ability to work against us .\nfrom prevention of terrorist attacks to responding to and mitigating terrorist attacks , ata helps partner nations build critical capabilities across a wide spectrum of counterterrorism skills . ata will continue to provide training courses , consultations , mentorships , seminars , and equipment relevant to investigations , border security , protection of critical targets , leadership and management , regional coordination and cooperation , critical incident response and management , and cyber security . as terrorist networks continue to adjust their tactics and strategies , ata will continue to adapt and refine its counterterrorism training initiatives to meet evolving threats .\nthe state department\u2019s counterterrorism finance ( ctf ) program provides training that aims to restrict boko haram\u2019s ability to raise , move , and store money . ctf\u2019s current focus provides nigeria with cross border financial investigations training to work effectively with counterparts in neighboring countries on critical ctf cases .\nthe threat is strategic foreign intelligence operations against the united states are now more diffuse , more aggressive , more technologically sophisticated , and potentially more successful than ever before . in recent years , we have seen a growing number of intelligence operations within our borders , facilitated by an extensive foreign presence that provides cover for intelligence services and their agents .\ntranscript : briefing on the 15th anniversary of the u . s . president\u2019s emergency plan for aids relief ( pepfar )\na team from university college london , one of the few groups to broaden their understanding of ' extremism ' to include white supremacist and nativist strains , designed a website for mental health workers to peruse warning signs for\nradicalization .\n\u201cits main shortcoming was that it operated too independently and rarely integrated its efforts with others in the federal government focused on countering violent extremism , \u201d said john d . cohen , a former top counterterrorism official at the department of homeland security who is now a professor at rutgers .\nunder the new plan , the digital outreach teams will continue , but a new entity called the information coordination cell , staffed by intelligence and pentagon analysts among others , will be responsible for the broader coordination functions . with just 30 people in that cell , and 50 more in the center , the overall effort will still be quite small .\nprevious u . s . efforts have ranged from covert cia propaganda programs to a walt disney - produced film . their ineffectiveness has hindered attempts to rebalance u . s . counterterrorism policy , leaving the government heavily dependent on armed drones , commando teams and other instruments of lethal force .\nthe center\u2019s troubles were compounded as its supporters in the administration dwindled . benjamin , who had pushed to create the group , left the state department at the end of 2012 for an academic position at dartmouth college . clinton resigned as secretary of state weeks later and was replaced by john f . kerry , who overhauled the department\u2019s public diplomacy ranks .\ntwitter\u2019s nu wexler was pointed in his reply about cooperation with the center . \u201ctwitter is largely a public service and the u . s . government may review public accounts on its own . government requests for non - public information are reviewed pursuant to our privacy policy and law enforcement guidelines , and disclosed in our transparency report , \u201d he wrote .\ncj is not on the verge of becoming the first ever west point - educated member of the islamic state . quite the opposite : his facebook activity is sanctioned by the state department and the combatting terrorism center at west point .\nmessage for u . s . citizens : renew u . s . passports and perform notarials in jos city , plateau state\nstrategic assessments of foreign intelligence capabilities can help inform policy deliberations and frame options for actions . narrowly , as part of a warning template , the activities of foreign intelligence services may number among the most useful early indicators of changes in threat conditions . more broadly , there is scarcely an area of national security concern\u2014from iranian or north korean wmd activities to chinese military space activities to fielding effective ballistic missile defenses\u2014that does not have a critical foreign intelligence dimension . when integrated with other foreign policy tools , the insights and operations of strategic counterintelligence operations could make the difference between favorable and unfavorable outcomes in world events .\nthen there\u2019s the delivery of the content . that\u2019s where the big data analysts come in . lumpkin will be contracting private companies that crunch the public trail of information internet users leave behind , just like they do for large retailers looking for new buyers .\n\u201cwelcome to isis land\u201d sat largely unnoticed on the center\u2019s youtube channel after it was posted on july 23 , 2014 . it was part of a much larger collection that included nearly 300 other clips , including more than 200 in arabic .\nthe center will also employ data analysts who will work with private industry partners to sift through the public information any user leaves on social media , to determine who might be leaning toward radicalism and message them directly\u2014though how isn\u2019t clear yet .\njavascript is required for full functionality on this website , but scripting is currently disabled . please enable javascript and reload this page .\nyou are now subscribed to the daily digest and cheat sheet . we will not share your email with anyone for any reason .\nfernandez had made sure that the \u201cisis land\u201d video was approved in advance by officials from the white house , the cia , the pentagon and the state department . but the public reaction emboldened insiders who were already skeptical of the center\u2019s work .\nrichard stengel , a former managing editor of time magazine hired by kerry as head of public diplomacy , had concerns about the center\u2019s \u201csnarky tone . \u201d he pushed an approach he had employed at time : \u201ccurate more and create less . \u201d\neven the department of defense , with its long wartime experience in counterintelligence operations and its highly developed deliberate planning process , has been late to incorporate strategic ci campaign plans as part of standing theater operations plans . 9 in the six months leading up to operation iraqi freedom , an interagency ci strategic planning team came together under dod leadership to develop a common operating picture of iraqi intelligence operations worldwide . in response to command authority direction , the team was chartered to develop operations to render iraqi intelligence ineffective .\nthe center occupies a cramped second - floor office at the state department that officials said is the only space in the department\u2019s public diplomacy bureau equipped with the locks , alarms and other systems needed to serve a classified facility . inside , employees track terrorist propaganda and devise responses at computers that are equipped with access to reports from the cia\u2019s open source center and other channels . most of the front - line work on social media is carried out by contractors in a separate building nearby .\neven so , fernandez pressed ahead late last year with an ambitious proposal to double the center\u2019s budget . he made his case in a memo that detailed how badly the center was overmatched . because of budget constraints , the outreach team could be online only five days a week , rarely during hours that corresponded with peak internet activity in the middle east . the proposal cited the poor production quality of its videos as proof that even its equipment was inferior to that of the islamic state .\nthat resurrection , even as twitter and other social media platforms selectively target isis\u2019 accounts , shows that there will be no shortage of targets for the center\u2019s outreach efforts . it remains uncertain whether these long - term efforts to end the threat that ideologies like those of isis and al - qaeda pose will be successful or just screams into the dark void that is the internet .\nus ci professionals have made tremendous contributions to the security of our nation . thanks to their dedicated work there is no reason to doubt that we are deriving about as much value as is possible from the current business model of us counterintelligence . the question is whether our national security leadership thinks that is good enough , because the sum of what our ci agencies do will not bring us a strategic offensive gain against foreign intelligence threats unless orchestrated to a common purpose . that is the mission of strategic ci .\nits creation in 1983 , the antiterrorism assistance ( ata ) program has served as the primary provider of u . s . government antiterrorism training and equipment to law - enforcement agencies of partner nations throughout the world , and has delivered counterterrorism training to more than 90 , 000 law enforcement personnel from 154 countries .\npresident barack obama wanted a counterterrorism achievement in time for the state of the union address , and he got two : a state department office focused on countering terrorist narratives abroad has been refocused and an interagency task force established to coordinate efforts against violent extremism within the u . s . to make the tuesday deadline , the changes were announced before all details were finalized . still , what might sound like bureaucratic reshuffling could lead to important developments .\nmaybe we are overstating the threat . in a conversation with me about the concept of strategic ci , an old hand in the british secret intelligence service dismissed it summarily : \u201cyou\u2019re scaring yourself . the bad guys are nowhere near so formidable as to warrant such a broad undertaking . it\u2019s enough to deal with them prudentially ; you don\u2019t have to go looking for new dragons to slay . \u201d\nisis supporters themselves . . . characterized the effects of the suspensions as ' devastating ' in strategy documents , and repeatedly emphasized the importance of creating new accounts ,\nberger and morgon write , adding that hashtag mentions of the group have dwindled from 40 , 000 a day in september 2014 to 5 , 000 last month\u2013a result of efforts by twitter staff in san francisco to disrupt the group ' s communications .\nas the president noted in his national defense university speech in may 2013 , countering terrorism requires a holistic approach . we continue to work with nigeria and other international partners to help promote and support such an approach to boko haram . the united states has been working to counter bh for many years , and we will continue to do so . the first part of this fact sheet provides information about bh and the many atrocities it committed in nigeria prior to its attack on a girls\u2019 secondary school in chibok , borno state , where it kidnapped approximately 300 girls . the latter part provides information about various u . s . department of state initiatives and programs to assist nigeria\u2019s counterterrorism efforts , such as the antiterrorism assistance program and the trans - sahara counterterrorism partnership .\nby working the foreign intelligence service as a strategic target globally , us counterintelligence should be able to leverage insights into adversary activities and vulnerabilities to direct ci operations to maximum effect . at home , this means that the operational and analytic focus of us counterintelligence would need to be transformed from its case - driven approach to one that includes strategic assessments of adversary presence , capabilities , and intentions . this in turn would drive operations to neutralize the inevitable penetrations of our government and protect national security secrets and other valuable information .\nin late 2013 , the center unveiled an english - language campaign dubbed \u201cthink again turn away\u201d aimed at the islamic state . in a typical skirmish last year , the terrorist group launched a barrage of messages on twitter under the hashtag # calamitywillbefallus . the center tried to disrupt the stream with caustic replies . one showed a feeble - looking bin laden watching television in the compound where he was killed and warned islamic state followers : \u201ci want to remind you what happens to terrorists who target us . \u201d\nstrategic threats require a strategically coherent response . instead of looking at the broader implications of these foreign intelligence operations , we have for the most part adopted a case - by - case approach to dealing with the threat they represented . and by concentrating our ci resources overwhelmingly inside the united states , rather than engaging the foreign intelligence service abroad , we have ceded advantage to adversaries . [ d ]\nforeign powers have seized the initiative , and moved their operations to us soil , where our institutions are not constituted to work against growing foreign intelligence networks embedded within american society . here , ci investigations may result in prosecutions for espionage or related offenses , demarches , or the expulsion of diplomatic personnel for activities inconsistent with their status . but with rare exception , their disposition is decided on the merits of each case at hand and not as part of a larger effort to counter the foreign intelligence service as a strategic target . [ e ]\nthe abu dhabi center ' s staff will engage social media users on various platforms and partner with prominent individuals and organizations to counter is messaging , according to hussain . it will also host a content - sharing platform so partners can upload and download files .\nin thinking about intelligence , sherman kent began with an understanding of national power that was well within the mainstream of contemporary american strategic thought . kent\u2019s contribution was to apply thinking about strategy and national power to an ordered conception of intelligence analysis as an intellectual discipline . 2\nthe office of public affairs ( opa ) is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency ( cia ) .\nwhen richard lebaron , a career u . s . diplomat , was asked to be the center\u2019s first director , he described the job offer to his wife . noting that it had been nine years since the sept . 11 attacks , she reacted with disbelief .\n\u201cwelcome to isis land\u201d went on to be viewed in numbers never approached by any of the center\u2019s other films . but even now it is not clear that any of those viewers were ever at risk of joining the islamic state , let alone diverted from that path .\nyet to the extent strategic counterintelligence ( ci ) is addressed within ci or intelligence circles , it is controversial , poorly understood , and even more poorly executed because it does not fit comfortably within the existing architecture and approach to counterintelligence as it has developed within the united states .\nprobably the most effective and most troubling government strategy is to get ngos , grassroots groups , and individual influencers to do your messaging for you .\nin my view , however , larger national security considerations argue for a purposeful ability to deny , degrade , or manipulate the intelligence capabilities of america\u2019s adversaries . if our national security leadership judges that the united states requires such a strategic ci capability , then the dni , the ncix , and the whole of the community must step up to that task . that is a much higher bar . but it is not beyond our reach ."]}
{"id": 53779, "summary": [{"text": "maldives airways was an airline based in mal\u00e9 , maldives .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it was operational between 1984 and 1986 , offering scheduled passenger flights using a fleet of two douglas dc-8 aircraft .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the usage of american-made airplanes was quite impressive , considering that air maldives , the state airline , was operating only one short skyvan at that time . ", "topic": 4}], "title": "maldives airways", "paragraphs": ["trans maldivian airways sea plane terminal , ibrahim nasir international airport , male ' , republic of maldives ( 9 , 403 . 48 mi ) maale , maale , maldives\nmaldives airways was owned and operated by the plo . this airline was one of the many companies which also functioned as a screen for the secret activities of the plo at that time and maldives airways planes were engaged in smuggling weapons or drugs for the palestinian authority\nsadly , british airways also flies back from the maldives . you will have to leave eventually \u2013 at least until your next holiday .\nbook your flights to the maldives with etihad airways and get ready to explore the 26 islands that form the \u2018necklace of the indian ocean\u2019 .\nin the summer months british airways flies to the maldives vis doha , using our partner airline , qatar airways . from november to march , you can book a direct flight from london to mal\u00e9 , the capital of the islands .\nyou can fly to the maldives every day of the year with our partner airline , qatar airways , from london , manchester and edinburgh . if you are flying with qatar airways , your journey will include a stop in doha . between november and march you can also fly direct to the maldives with british airways . in both cases , you\u2019ll fly into mal\u00e9 , the capital .\nhummingbird island airways was a regional airline based at male international ( mle ) [ trans maldivian airways was founded as hummingbird island helicopters in 1989 & commenced services on 30jun1989 using a fleet of helicopters . started fixed wing operations in 1997 when it was renamed to hummingbird island airways . renamed again in 2001 to trans maldivian airways . had maldivian air taxi merge in in 2001\ntoday , trans maldivian airways ( pilot ken simkins ) ferries visitors to more than 100 resorts .\nread our baggage guide to answer your specific queries about luggage allowances when you fly with british airways .\nno further information at this time [ hummingbird island airways was a regional airline based at male international ( mle ) [ trans maldivian airways was founded as hummingbird island helicopters in 1989 & commenced services on 30jun1989 using a fleet of helicopters . started fixed wing operations in 1997 when it was renamed to hummingbird island airways . renamed again in 2001 to trans maldivian airways . had maldivian air taxi merge in in 2001 ]\nmaldivian air taxi was founded in 1993 & started operations on 04nov1993 ( tourist and sightseeing airline based at male international airport ) merged into trans maldivian airways ( tourist and sightseeing airline based at male international airport ) hummingbird island airways was a regional airline based at male international ( mle ) [ trans maldivian airways was founded as hummingbird island helicopters in 1989 & commenced services on 30jun1989 using a fleet of helicopters . started fixed wing operations in 1997 when it was renamed to hummingbird island airways . renamed again in 2001 to trans maldivian airways . had maldivian air taxi merge in in 2001 ]\ntrans maldivian airways is your getaway to the stunning maldives . with the world ' s largest seaplane fleet , trans maldivian airways takes you from velana international airport in mal\u00e9 to your island holiday destination . life is about the journey , and this will likely be the most scenic one in your life . read more . . .\ncurious about the scale of our operation ? take a sneak peek behind the scenes of trans maldivian airways\u2026 read more . . .\nbritish airways\u2019 seasonal direct flights depart three times a week from london gatwick , on sunday , wednesday and friday . flights will land the following day at mal\u00e9 . direct flights back from the maldives to london depart on mondays , thursdays and saturdays .\nfrom the air , the atolls of the maldives look like turquoise constellations . as you approach land , they\u2019re more like emeralds set in white - beach bezels : nothing short of exquisitely beautiful . jetting off to the maldives is a bucket list clich\u00e9 for a reason \u2013 beloved by celebrities , remembered by all who visit , these islands really could be the most beautiful place on earth . fly to the maldives with british airways for your best holiday yet .\npilot rob mcintyre spent two years in the maldives . \u201ci have great memories , \u201d he says .\nwith a fleet of more than 40 de havilland twin otters , trans maldivian airways operates the largest seaplane operation in the world . read more . . .\nnovember to march is peak season in the maldives . the weather is lovely as the dry season rolls around and people flock to escape the winter months \u2013 plus you can fly direct with british airways . however , because it\u2019s such a popular time , flight prices can rise accordingly \u2013 especially around christmas and new year . throughout the rest of the year you can generally find more inexpensive , indirect flights with our partner airline , qatar airways . look out for cheap flights to maldives after may , in the low season .\nair maldives was founded on 01oct1974 & started operations on 09oct1974 . it declared bankruptcy and stopped all operations in 2000\ndiscover the best fares at etihad airways to our top destinations . our special prices offer you the opportunity to experience etihad\u2019s outstanding service for less . book now before seats fill .\nthe main tourist season runs from december to march when people in northern climates escape their winters for a little fun in the sun . if you are travelling during this time it is highly recommended that you book your tickets to the maldives well in advance . the rest of the year can be considered the monsoon season , but the rainfall varies quite a bit . from april to november the rains are more intense , but it is a great time to find cheap hotels in the maldives . flight deals to the maldives are easy to find with etihad airways .\ntourism in the maldives began in 1972 with just two resorts . today , ibrahim nasir international airport handles two million passengers annually .\nfind out more about the maldives and keep up - to - date with information about your tma flight ! read more . . .\nit\u2019s not a silly question . officially , the maldives all runs on one time zone : five hours ahead of gmt . however , some resorts have unofficial time zones so that guests can enjoy longer evenings . resorts might be 30 minutes , an hour or an hour and a half ahead of maldives time ( mht ) . check with your resort . mal\u00e9 , the capital , sticks with maldives time .\nmega maldives was established in 2010 . it received an aoc on 22dec2010 , and its first domestic flight was from mal\u00e9 to gan on 28dec2010 . mega maldives air has officially announced it suspended all commercial flight operations with effect from 02may2017 . it has now decided to close down completely\nthe success of trans maldivian airways has been through the efforts of our team . today , we employ more than eight hundred dedicated team members representing twenty nationalities . we aim for the highest standards of professional and personal competence to provide the visitors to the maldives with an incredible experience . if you feel you could contribute . . . read more . . .\nyou can fly direct from gatwick airport ( lgw ) to velana international airport ( mle \u2013 also known as mal\u00e9 international airport ) in around ten hours . if you\u2019re flying with qatar airways , you will change planes at doha .\nyou don\u2019t want to start your holiday stressed . follow these little tips and see if they can\u2019t help you arrive refreshed and ready to relax in the maldives .\nafter two years in the maldives , mcintyre flew charters in wheel - equipped twin otters in angola , which offered him longer home leave and was closer to his canadian home\u2014and his family , who tired of life in the maldives . he\u2019s now a production test pilot on the new dhc6 series 400 twin otter . mcintyre says his maldives experience helped him in angola , where he might take off on a paved runway but land on a soccer field or in six inches of mud .\nour generous baggage allowances allow you to take everything you need for a longer break in the maldives . when you book a package holiday or fly standard economy you can check in one piece of luggage weighing up to 23kg . if you\u2019re travelling premium economy ( world traveller plus ) , you can take two bags weighing 23kg each . business ( club world ) travellers can take two bags of up to 32kg . that\u2019s a lot of flip flops ! our partner airline , qatar airways , offers up to 30kg of luggage in economy ( world traveller ) , extending to 40kg in business ( club world ) . please refer to the qatar airways codeshare page for more information .\nthe maldives might be small and remote , but your resort will have plenty of activities on hand , from whale shark spotting to sunset cruises and desert island exploration . read up on the best things to do in the maldives . then slip on your snorkel mask , slap on a kaftan or sink into a spa day : the choice is yours .\nthere are two seasons in the maldives \u2013 the popular dry season runs from december to march , and the so - called wet season runs from may to november . both seasons are great for visitors , as the maldives have a tropical climate and an average temperature of a perfect 26 - 30\u00b0c all year round . generally , early may and early november see more unsettled weather .\nthe official currency of the maldives is the maldivian rufiyaa , but you won\u2019t need to use it if you\u2019re staying on resort . resorts accept dollars , as well as credit and debit cards .\nin india , there\u2019s a lot of talk about twin otters : they are proposed for an air service that will link the beaches of the country\u2019s west coast ; they provide transportation around sri lanka or india\u2019s andaman islands , and to the north , the chinese knockoffs known as twin pandas ply the mountains of nepal . the maldivian service , however , has the biggest twin otter fleet in the world . run by trans maldivian airways , the 44 - aircraft service links resorts spread across the atolls and supports the maldives\u2019 most profitable industry : tourism . as the service has grown , it has become the template for other seaplane operators worldwide , and among a globe - trotting breed of twin otter pilots , landing a flying job in the maldives is a point of pride . many pilots who want to try open - ocean flying come to the maldives , and some stay for years .\nde havilland canada discontinued production of the twin otter in 1988 after having exported them to 74 countries , but the dhc - 6 otter is still the ideal airplane for an environment like the maldives .\ngroth and alsford say they see some maldivian pilots starting to shift to land - based airlines , especially with the launch in 2012 of mega maldives , an airline with a fleet of 767s serving the maldives from china . \u201csome more experienced guys are starting to say \u2018hey , are we going to fly these floats the rest of our lives , or are we going to do something else ? \u2019 \u201d\nlanding at mal\u00e9 airport doesn\u2019t have to mean the end of the bird\u2019s eye views . step on board a charming twin otter seaplane to transfer to your resort and enjoy one more panorama before landing on the beach . most british airways maldives holiday packages include the price of your transfer , so you can have a smooth , stress - free journey into paradise \u2013 all paid for in advance . plus , our generous luggage allowance ensures you can take enough clothing to last a nice long stay \u2013 you deserve it .\nover a thousand islands , hundreds of resorts , and an untold number of beaches : it ' s hard to know where to stay in the maldives . that ' s why we ' ve picked out the best maldives resorts for you . with their overwater villas , intimate island settings , and specialist diving centres , these places will help you get a lifetime of memories out of your trip of a lifetime .\naccident to 8q - tma : the aircraft , operated by trans maldivian airways was maneuvering on the water near the floating platform , after landing in the lagoon near holiday island resort , when it struck another twin otter ( 8q - tmh ) that was parked against the floating platform . there were no passengers on either aircraft .\ntrans maldivian airways services include resort transfers , photo flights , private charter , excursions and medical evacuation flights . photo flights \u2013 the standard photo flight package starting and finishing at the airport includes a 15 - minute flyover . it is a very popular charter service and comes at a reasonable price resort transfers \u2013 transfer of guests to and . . . read more . . .\nbritish nationals will be issued a visa on arrival in the maldives . your visa will cover up to 30 days\u2019 holiday . you may need to show that you have a departure date booked , and sometimes that you have enough funds to cover your stay .\ndate and time : 19 february 2001 at 0810 hrs lt location : near holiday island resort operator : trans maldivian airways pvt . ltd . aircraft : de havilland dhc - 6 - 100 ( 8q - tma ) and dhc - 6 - 300 ( 8q - tmh ) number of persons in the aircraft : 3 injuries to persons : none damage to aircraft : both aircraft sustained substantial damage .\ndate and time : 17 may 2004 at 1101 hrs local time ( lt ) location : male ' international airport operator : trans maldivian airways pvt . ltd . aircraft : de havilland dhc - 6 - 300 ( floatplane ) number of persons in the aircraft : 17 injuries to persons : fatalities - 0 , serious injuries - 3 , minor injuries - 1 damage to aircraft : total write - off .\nthe maldives offers world - class scuba diving and the offshore reefs in the area are teeming with all kinds of colourful fish darting all over the stunning coral formations . most people will tell you that the maldives are simply a paradise for scuba so if you don\u2019t dive already , be sure to get certified while you are here . you really cannot afford to miss out on the chance to experience the underwater world here . the best time to dive in these waters is in the months of april and november when the water is incredibly clear .\neight years ago , shareef went to florida to get his seaplane rating after maldivian air taxi agreed to match the $ 20 , 000 his father - in - law gave him for flight training . when he returned to the maldives , ken simkins trained him in twin otters .\na direct flight to the maldives takes around ten hours and some flights include a stopover . make sure you beat jetlag by living in your new time zone as soon as possible . use our jet lag advisor to find out when to rest and when to keep yourself awake during the journey .\nin the hangar during my visit was an aircraft acquired from a seller in greenland , which after a tour in the maldives was being checked for saltwater corrosion , the air service\u2019s \u201cbiggest problem , \u201d says rees . \u201call of our preventive maintenance and inspections are looking towards it , \u201d he adds .\nstill , flying in the maldives is something most twin otter devotees want on their r\u00e9sum\u00e9s . \u201ci\u2019ve never met a seaplane pilot that hasn\u2019t heard of the maldives , even if they don\u2019t know where it is , \u201d says rob mcintyre , a former captain with maldivian air taxi . \u201cit\u2019s a legendary job , and i\u2019m really proud that i\u2019m part of that exclusive club . there\u2019s no better feeling than putting an airplane down in water that you wouldn\u2019t even want to be in a boat in , and the passengers don\u2019t even notice until the plane has stopped and is bobbing up and down in the water . \u201d\nfor foreign pilots who don\u2019t scuba dive , fish , or surf , the maldives might seem like an aquatic prison . local food is tasty but often too spicy for the average canadian palate , and good western food can be found only at resorts , which are geared more toward honeymooning couples than weary pilots .\nthanks to imports , resorts in the maldives can provide guests with every cuisine under the sun . if you want a taste of the local produce , turn to fresh fish , coconuts , and curry . invite yourself to a seafood barbecue for blistered pink langoustine or track down a \u2018mas riha\u2019 ( tuna curry ) .\n\u201cjust a bit of local showers . you can go around them if you like , \u201d nielsen told neil travers , a trainee copilot who , like nielsen , wore green cargo shorts and aviator sunglasses . both men work for tma , an island airline formed by joining trans maldivian airways with another carrier , maldivian air taxi . and both had jettisoned their flip - flops after boarding the floatplane and were flying with bare feet . \u201clooks kind of picturesque though , \u201d nielsen said .\ndate and time : 18 october 1995 at 1055 hrs lt location : male ' international airport operator : air maldives ltd aircraft : dornier 228 number of persons in the aircraft : 8 injuries to persons : fatalities - 0 , serious injuries - 1 , minor injuries - 2 damage to aircraft : total write - off .\nas i was leaving the maldives , i decided to lay over in colombo and fly with sri lankan air taxi ( slat ) , a fledgling service set up with the help of ken simkins and originally run by sri lanka\u2019s national carrier using aircraft and crews from emirates airlines . at a dock rented from a buddhist temple on a bend in colombo\u2019s kelani river , i boarded a twin otter painted in the technicolor tropical motifs of slat . the captain that day was another canadian , bruce gordon , who described himself as \u201ca classic bush pilot . \u201d both gordon and his copilot had flown in the maldives , as had slat\u2019s fleet of twin otters .\nit\u2019s not hard to see why this one of the most popular resorts in the maldives : lux * south ari atoll is a five - star beauty with lavish villas that feel like home . as one of the larger resorts , it has a range of restaurants to suit all tastes , plus it\u2019s near one of the best places for whale shark sightings .\nthe maldives has shown that travel to even the remotest and unspoilt archipelagos on the planet is attainable . the islands\u2019 striking beauty , combined with luxury resorts , would not be as accessible as they are if it wasn\u2019t for a handful of daring people . they turned their passion into a service benefiting visitors , resorts and maldivians . . . read more . . .\nthat was an understatement . a remote island nation about 250 miles southwest of india in the laccadive sea , the republic of the maldives comprises nearly 1 , 200 islands , around 200 of which are inhabited . many of the rest , which make up 26 atolls spread out over 35 , 000 square miles , are nothing more than rings of sand surrounding tiffany - blue lagoons or bottle - green mini - jungles . the beauty of the maldives\u2014along with their remoteness\u2014has made the islands a vacation spot for the affluent\u2014and tma a successful business . the reefs are among the most diverse marine habitats in the world , home to manta rays and giant turtles . and the skies are abuzz with twin otters , the floatplanes in the tma fleet .\nthe self - contained islands of the maldives are made for all inclusive holidays . find the best resort for you , whether you ' ve got your family in tow or it ' s just the two of you . these four carefully - selected hotels really have thought of everything , from cocktails to kayaking , to make your stay special \u2013 with no big bill at the end .\nunlike western canada and alaska , where many of the maldives\u2019 floatplane pilots ( and airplanes ) got their start , the maldives has no thick fog clinging to glassy water surfaces or mountains to navigate around\u2014its highest elevation is only 26 feet . seaplane pilots fly according to visual flight rules . but open - ocean flying in a tourism - dependent resort nation has another set of challenges . when the monsoon is robust , pilots may have to land in heavy crosswinds with the floats straddling swells that can reach three feet . were a pilot to land into the wind , on the crest of a wave , the airplane , if unable to stop fast enough , could be pitched back into the air by the next wave , which could cause it to stall at a very low altitude .\nthe maldives was long a sultanate , first under dutch and then under british protection . it consists of1 , 190 coral islands grouped into 26 atolls ( 200 inhabited islands , plus 80 islands with tourist resorts ) ; archipelago with strategic location astride and along major sea lanes in indian ocean . it became a republic in 1968 , three years after independence . tourism and fishing are being developed on the archipelago .\nshareef remembers his father taking him to the airport when he was 10 to see the first charter condor air jumbo jet land in the maldives . \u201cit was the biggest aircraft that had come here up till that point , \u201d shareef says . \u201ca lot of people from mal\u00e9 came [ by ] dhoni and waited by the runway to see that flight land . from then , i wanted to be a pilot . \u201d\nin the maldives i met ken simkins , who has been training twin otter pilots since 1983 and became the chief pilot for maldivian air taxi shortly after the airline began in 1993 . at that time , says simkins , most of the airplanes , pilots , and engineers were supplied by the calgary - based charter kenn borek air , which leases aircraft for polar scientific expeditions , u . n . missions , and oil exploration support .\nyou can\u2019t say you\u2019ve seen the maldives until you\u2019ve seen what\u2019s underwater . the snorkelling here is considered some of the best in the world . there are over 1 , 100 species of fish \u2013 that\u2019s almost as many as there are maldivian islands \u2013 and many of them form part of the reef ecosystem . look out for parrotfish chewing on the coral , moody barracuda close to the surface , and tiny clownfish dipping in and out of anemones .\ni was listening through a headset as the crew made a late loop , flying tourists to three luxury resorts\u2014the vast majority of the maldives\u2019 resorts are high - end\u2014in alifu atoll , about 50 miles southwest of the ibrahim nasir international airport , which is little more than a runway on an island made of reclaimed sand adjacent to the capital island city of mal\u00e9 . with me were 13 passengers from russia , china , and europe , who sat with faces or cameras pressed against the otter\u2019s windows .\nthe portuguese and dutch had settlements in the maldives before it became a british protectorate , in 1887 . in 1965 it gained independence from the united kingdom , which retained use of the base at gan in the southernmost seenu atoll . simkins , who served in the royal air force and the canadian air force from 1970 until he joined kba in 1993 , had visited gan in the mid - 1970s . recently , its airstrip was developed as another base for tourist flights , including flights in seaplanes .\nsimkins first met maldivian air taxi owner lars erik nielsen in the summer of 1993 , when nielsen was in vancouver looking to rent or buy a seaplane to bring to the maldives . \u201cnielsen had come out here as a diver , and his thinking was : \u2018people want to go to these islands , but after they\u2019ve been traveling for 16 , 18 hours , they don\u2019t want to do another three and a half hours [ in a boat ] in the open ocean , getting seasick . \u2019 he thought seaplanes might be the answer . when we started , there were maybe half a dozen resorts served by seaplanes ; now there are a hundred or so . \u201d\nfloatplane pilots , says nielsen , are a small , itinerant community . many in the maldives hail from other floatplane environments , where there are few roads but lakes and rivers abound . other twin otter pilots flew with wheels in australia , and some have flown with skis in antarctica . \u201ceverybody knows everybody , \u201d nielsen says . \u201cit\u2019s a very international group [ because ] floatplane flying is seasonal work . in the northern hemisphere , when it is winter and there are no jobs , they come here . then they go back home during the [ summer ] low season here . some are doing firefighting in north america , and they come here in the winter when there are no fires . it is a very natural rotation . \u201d\nmoney permits him to influence states by moving around liquid assets . some $ 700 million was moved out of jordan in 1986 to protest king husayn ' s policies ; $ 200 million was once transferred into tunisia as a reward . nor are all investments apolitical . funds are on occasion loaned to allies in need , such as $ 12 million to the nicaraguan government in 1981 and $ 100 million to iraq in 1986 .\nfriendship\nprojects have included factories and farms in places like syria , guinea , the maldives , and poland . ' arafat also has the means to do the odd favor . in 1985 , he is said to have won the release of three soviet hostages held in beirut by paying $ 15 million to fundamentalist muslims .\nin the nearly 25 years that the air taxi has been flying , mal\u00e9 has changed significantly . when ulrik nielsen arrived in the 1990s , the buildings were low - rise and the roads unpaved . \u201cat that time it was around 60 , 000 people living there , \u201d he says . since then , the population has increased to more than 103 , 000 , and more land has been reclaimed to make room for more pastel - colored , 10 - story - plus buildings . the migration was abetted by the 2004 indian ocean tsunami , which caused extensive damage on many of the local islands , causing an exodus . ( the maldives were spared worse damage by the barrier reefs . the air service was lucky that most of its airplanes were in the air when the tsunami struck , but several airplanes in the hangar were damaged . )\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n[ n . b . : the following reflects what the author submitted , and not exactly what was published . to obtain the precise text of what was printed , please check the original place of publication . ]\nsoon after kuwait disappeared into the iraqi maw on 2 august 1991 , the palestine liberation organization ( plo ) found itself bereft of its three largest sources of funds . angry at yasir ' arafat ' s enthusiastic endorsement of saddam husayn ' s aggression , the saudi and kuwaiti governments stopped paying $ 72 and $ 24 million a year , respectively . the united arab emirates , qatar , and egypt also followed suit . and the iraqis , who had been paying some $ 48 million annually , lacked the funds to continue paying\nto make matters worse , kuwait was the palestinians ' el dorado , and their wealth in that country was almost completely lost . the numbers involved are large , even if they don ' t reach the wild estimates proffered by plo officials : $ 8 billion according to muhammad milham of the plo executive committee ; somewhere between $ 8 . 5 billion and $ 12 . 6 billion according to yasir ' arafat ; and $ 13 billion according to salim az - za ' nun , the plo ' s representative in kuwait . ( these obviously hyperbolic numbers have been picked up by reputable media ; jonathan c . randal reports the $ 10 billion figure with a straight face in the washington post . ) in addition , palestinians in the territories occupied by israel lost , again according to yasir ' arafat , $ 1 . 4 billion .\nalienating contributors and losing capital has serious consequences for the plo . its income appears to be about half of what it was before 2 august and expenditures have fallen by 30 percent . according to a report in the jerusalem post , the organization ' s revenue fell by as much as 90 percent . plo employees , armed and not , have already experienced pay cuts and more reductions lie ahead . a reduction of pay to palestinian fighters in early 1991 provoked a mutiny in fat ' h in lebanon ; fat ' h responded by summarily executing the malcontents , apparently hoping this would prevent a collapse in the chain of command .\nalthough it would be unwise ever to discount the plo , an organization that regularly rebounds from adversity , this blow can be expected severely to crimp its activities and its ambition to remain the dominant palestinian organization .\nduring the plo ' s heyday in lebanon , 1970 - 82 , when it ran a state - within - a - state , revenues derived mostly from a wide array of legal and illegal commercial activities . the result was a formidable war chest . abu musa , a one - time ally of ' arafat ' s , has stated that in 1982 the plo had $ 1 billion in lebanese banks alone .\non the legal side , the plo got involved in some surprising ventures . the popular front for the liberation of palestine , for example , ran the modern mechanical establishment , an iron and steel company south of sidon . the company made money by paying no taxes , using coercive sales methods , and engaging in predatory pricing . then , after forcing the competition to go out of business , it raised prices .\nlebanon ' s anarchy offered unbounded opportunities for illegal activities : drug trafficking , protection rackets , robberies , hijackings , and the training of foreign terrorists . drug trafficking was by far the steadiest and most lucrative racket during the lebanon years ; during the late 1970s , when the plo ruled substantial portions of lebanon , drug - trafficking is said to have brought the plo $ 300 million a year . other activities also brought spectacular returns . the december 1975 capture of opec oil ministers reportedly netted the plo $ 20 million . a few months later , the plo participated in what the guinness book of world records calls the largest bank heist of all time ; robbing the beirut branch of the british bank of the middle east brought the plo one - third the loot , between $ 16 and $ 33 million .\nthe expulsion from beirut in 1982 ended this financial golden era . the plo has since re - established its operations in lebanon ; even today , james adams comments , it remains\na major economic influence in the country - or what ' s left of it .\nbut lebanon ' s economy has fallen apart since 1982 , so revenues from there are a fraction of what they were earlier .\nalso , while soviet - bloc aid used to amount to the equivalent of tens of millions of dollars annually , provided in cash , arms , training , and intelligence , eastern europe ' s liberation and the ravages of perestroika have caused this once - reliable source virtually to dry up .\ndeprived of these sources , the plo has in recent years become heavily dependent on handouts from arab presidents , kings , and emirs - a demeaning return to pre - 1970 circumstances . gone are those heady days when ' arafat had the leeway to act independently of his state sponsors . the plo has steadily received at least $ 100 million a year from the arab states since 1973 , but the amount has recently edged toward $ 250 - 300 million a year . arab states agreed to take up this slack in plo funding primarily for offensive reasons ( to gain influence ) or defensive ones ( to avoid retribution ) ; in some cases they may even have done so out of conviction .\nnearly all of this income came from kuwait , saudi arabia , and the other states that have just cut the plo off . according to plo records made public in 1988 , the saudi authorities over the previous decade had donated $ 855 million . salim az - za ' nun , the plo ' s representative in kuwait , announced that the kuwaitis had provided his organization with $ 2 billion over 26 years . in fact , the total contribution was much more , for both governments funneled massive amounts to yasir ' arafat personally . abu musa , indirectly confirmed this point in 1983 :\nsaudi arabia gives him tens , hundreds of millions , to corrupt not to develop the revolution . it does not appear in the books . it is much more than the official contributions .\nnot all the money came from government coffers . palestinians living in arab countries are supposed to pay 3 to 7 . 5 percent of their salaries by way of tax to the plo . while it is unclear when and where these funds were actually collected and transmitted to the plo , it appears that kuwait , saudi arabia , and the uae were the only states to do so on a regular basis ; samir khalaf estimated that palestinians in kuwait alone sent $ 150 million a year to the west bank and gaza before the iraqi invasion . all this has come to an end since 2 august 1991 .\nindividual palestinians make contributions , especially at times of crisis , ranging from the very small ( the purchase of\narab liberation stamps\n) to the very large . some contributions are voluntary , others extracted by threats .\nthe plo ' s operations and political prominence depend heavily on money , and so the sudden disappearance of half the organization ' s budget is causing many problems .\nmoney gives yasir ' arafat control over some twenty thousand gunmen , consisting of both conventional and irregular forces . it permits diplomacy on a grand scale ; the plo has two more\nembassies\nthan israel and ' arafat sometimes visits three or four capitals in his own plane on a single day . it furthers the plo ' s terrorist and military efforts . there ' s nothing like buying a small airline to penetrate the world of civil aviation , and this is what the plo has done , through one george khallaq , when it bought part equity in transportes aeros de guinea - bissau . on a smaller scale , the plo has shown a marked interest in leasing commercial space at airports .\nmoney sways public opinion by allowing the plo to subsidize the media . in february 1986 , for example , a payment of some $ 150 , 000 to the pro - jordanian al - quds newspaper of jerusalem rapidly turned around that paper ' s editorial stance .\nmoney reduces the chances that a rival palestinian organization will challenge ' arafat ' s leadership . half a year after the intifada erupted , the plo responded by offering $ 50 million to its leadership - a clear attempt to bring an unruly upstart under company control . hamas , the fundamentalist muslim group that has emerged as the plo ' s only serious rival , hopes to join the plo to tap its funds .\nmoney makes it possible to provision social , welfare , economic , cultural , and educational services which win palestinian allegiance to the plo . when traveling in poor countries , ' arafat dispenses money freely .\nfinally , not to be overlooked is the opulent way of life - elegant villas in tunisia , first - class travel , and the other perquisites of power - that money bestows on the plo pashas . zuhayr muhsin , for example , acquired a pronounced taste for gambling on the c\u00f4te d ' azur . others put aside impressive nest eggs . wadi haddad , the plo ' s explosive expert killed in 1978 , is said by his comrades - in - arms to have left his sister a bequest of $ 140 million .\nnotwithstanding the talk of ' arafat ' s abstemious ways , he too enjoys what one newspaper account terms\na billionaire ' s life ,\nincluding private planes , government guest houses , and the like . those in the know also point to the fortune he has put aside . the saudi press noted that ' arafat\nhelps himself to the aid supplied to the plo and the palestinians .\nmustafa tallas , the syrian defense minister , claims that yasir ' arafat owns $ 12 billion in his own name and is\none of the world ' s ten richest men .\ntallas further claims ' arafat stole \u00a31 . 7 billion from ar - rafidayn bank in beirut , which he deposited in his own name , not that of the plo .\nwhile this is obviously hyperbole , ' arafat himself does not deny possessing\na great deal of money .\nhe alleges , however , that it comes entirely from the money he made as an engineer in the 1950s in kuwait ; from the plo , he claims to take not so much as a salary .\nto maintain close control over plo finances , ' arafat personally makes deposits and signs large checks . while this highly centralized control leads to resentments and gross inefficiencies , it also makes ' arafat indispensable . as one jordanian official put it ,\nthey have to keep arafat because if he goes , no one will know where the money is .\nwealth has become so central to the plo ' s presence and influence , it sometimes looms larger than military considerations .\nmoney is [ ' arafat ' s ] only weapon at present ,\nabu musa declared already in 1983 . thus , when the plo evacuated beirut in 1982 , james adams explains , its leaders\nfeared the israeli seizure of their assets more than they did a military defeat .\n( not without reason ; that exodus is estimated to have cost them $ 400 million . ) confirming this attitude , a white house official recollects ,\nwe got these messages from the plo containing lists of bmws and mercedes ' that they wanted to get on to the ships . they were very concerned to get their fleets of cars on as well as their families .\nheavy dependence on large amounts of money has taken its toll ; as an unnamed jordanian official once put it ,\nthe plo isn ' t a revolution . it ' s a corporation .\nthe size and sophistication of the plo financial apparatus makes it a key power center of the organization . one can go further : while foiling attacks and capturing foot soldiers remains important , the only way to hobble and finally put an end to plo terrorist operations is to hit it where it counts most - in the wallet .\nevery attempt until now to count out the plo has proven wrong ; no one can predict its demise with confidence . ( a bit prematurely , zbigniew brzezinski waved\nbye bye , plo\nin 1977 . ) but the current situation , described by foreign report as a\nfinancial catastrophe ,\nis likely to translate into a severe decline in the popularity of yasir ' arafat and the authority of the plo .\nsome may find this development unfortunate because it obstructs resolution of palestinian - israeli issues . but that grants the plo too much . it is actually today ' s representative of that radical palestinian tradition that , as abba eban put it , has never missed an opportunity to miss an opportunity . far from serving as a force for peace , the plo has bludgeoned and suppressed more moderate elements willing to coexist with israel . for this reason , its financial predicament offers not just the likelihood of less violence in the middle east but also a rare opportunity for alternative palestinian voices to make themselves heard . let us hope that they take advantage of the moment .\nmustafa tallas on yasir ' arafat :\nhe personally owns $ 12 billion , in his own name . that sum in enough to sustain the stone - throwing children for twelve years , but he withholds this money from them and keeps on begging in their name . he stole 1 . 7 billion pounds from the ar - rafidayn bank , which is a joint british - iraqi bank in beirut , and he plundered other beirut banks and deposited the money in his own name - not in the name of the plo .\nthe saudi media accused ' arafat of\nhelping himself to the aid supplied to the plo and the palestinians , thus increasing his wealth and that of those around him .\nyasir ' arafat :\nwe have not received a single penny from any gulf country since may 1990 . . . . this is to punish the plo .\n' abd al - ' aziz ' ali shahin , one of yasir ' arafat ' s earliest allies , wrote a secret report in mid - 1991 which accused ' arafat of being directly responsible for the deterioration of al - fat ' h to\ninconceivable moral degradation .\nin shahin ' s eyes , the guerilla fighter died long ago , replaced by a man interested in\nthe red carpet , the private plane of the president , free reign to spend money .\nthe good life has even changed the plo leadership ' s outlook , making it most interested\nin preserving the status quo , that is to say the financial , administrative , military , political , and mental corruption .\nsalah khalaf :\nour movement is bureaucratized . it lost in militancy what it gained in ' respectability ' : we acquired a taste for dealing with governments and powerful men . we take their opinions and their wishes into account . we let ourselves be entangled in the intrigues of inter - arab relations .\nabu musa , the rebel fat ' h figure , once explained that\narafat turned the palestinian revolution into a bureaucracy so rotten that it is worse than the bureaucracy in any underdeveloped country . naturally this institution was not capable of fighting . so when war broke out , the leadership ran away , leaving the rank and file to pay the price .\neditorial in al - fajr , an arabic newspaper published in jerusalem :\nthe ineptness of the plo leadership in dealing with world developments is almost legendary . . . and threatens the future of the palestinian people . . . . maybe it is time some new blood be introduced into the palestinian leadership .\nfollowers of abu iyad formed the 14 january correction movement - fat ' h ( that being the date of abu iyad ' s murder ) and put out a leaflet in the west bank attacking yasir ' arafat for his marriage to suha at - tawil . the leaflet characterized him as a\nscheming buffoon\nand an\nevil satan .\nit also accused him of having killed abu iyad due to disagreements about iraq .\nzaki razaq , a palestinian ex - banker from kuwait :\nninety - five percent of those [ palestinians ] who lived in kuwait don ' t like arafat . he only represents himself .\nausterity moves connected to the financial crisis resulting from the kuwait crisis were felt far and wide . the plo closed its separate information bureau in amman in august 1991 [ mef2 ] , then soon after closed its offices in denmark , norway , and bolivia .\nfunctionaries saw their salaries reduced and fighters lacked ammunition . the money problem got downright petty : not having paid its telephone bills , the tunisian telephone company cut the plo lines .\nhaving been cut off from arab money , yasir ' arafat had to devise new financial strategies . in july 1991 , he announced a plan\nto ask the europeans to increase their assistance to make up for the arabs ' shortcomings .\nhe personally always carries with him a suitcase bearing the information of his many bank accounts . after surviving a plane crash in the libyan desert in april 1992 , finding that suitcase in the sand was an urgent priority .\ntwo men , hasib jiryus sabbagh and sa ' id khuri , occupy central decision - making positions . also , these individuals occasionally make public grants of money , for example to endow chairs at american universities .\nyasir ' arafat holds no less than thirty - two titles within the plo , ranging from president of palestine to inspector - general of the al - ' asifa forces .\npatrick seale reports that abu nidal had $ 120 million in 1980 , $ 400 by 1988 .\nmu ' ammar al - qadhdhafi supplied $ 12 a year in cash , $ 50 in stores and equipment in the mid - 1970s .\nin late 1991 , the saudis announced the resumption of funding for the plo , though the sum was a small one - $ 2 . 1 million . a few months later , the saudis reportedly agreed to permit the plo to collect the tax levied on palestinians resident in saudi arabia , a sum of about $ 5 . 5 million a month .\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 - 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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 ."]}
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", "topic": 33}], "title": "the social registry", "paragraphs": ["at present , the single registry links programs in the social assistance component of social protection . going forward , linkage to other components of social protection will be sought such as social security and health insurances .\nthe goal of establishing the single registry mis is to provide accurate and analytical reports on the performance of the social protection sector . the objectives of the program are as follows :\nas part of efforts to address this challenge , the social protection secretariat ( sps ) has developed a single registry system for the social protection programmes as part of the implementation of national social protection policy and the vision 2030 . the objective of this system is to consolidate information from the different management information systems ( mis ) for the sp programmes that are currently operated independently by different departments and ministries .\nsuicide squeeze records temporary residence ltd . the social registry tomlab touch and go records tri angle records trouble in mind underwater peoples unified field collective unseen worlds we are free western vinyl winspear\nthe registration , renewal and transfer of address for the commercial registry and for operators of gaming activities .\nthe registration , update , renewal and cancellation due to changes in address , of the unified offeror registry .\ncitizen oversight associations registry ( applicable only when registering or signing - up ) .\nto provide a single platform where common and essential information across social protection programmes are stored , analyzed and reported for the benefit of the stakeholders .\nprovide the physical address of your studio or creative business only if wish to have it published on the creative registry .\nvsa florida showcases artists with disabilities through our artist registry . all art forms are represented including visual art , performing art , and literary work . artist registry members receive :\nprovide the name of your studio or business as you would like it listed on the creative registry . artists ' name is acceptable .\nthe single registry is a web portal that allows anyone with internet access to gather key statistics regarding the programs that are linked . authorized users , such as the implementing officers can gain access to the restricted area which provides more information on beneficiaries of the cash transfer programs that are linked . click here to access the single registry .\nopen to all hiv + artists . the artist + registry gives artists living with hiv an online venue to share their work and reach new audiences . artist members can apply for material grants . the artist + registry also honors the work of hiv + artists who are no longer with us .\nyou must fill out the single cover ( 2 pages ) and annexes that are relevant to your type of request : natural person , legal entity , business establishment or proponent . download the instructions to fill out the rues form ( spanish version ) in order to fill out the rues form . expand information on the unified commercial and social registry ( rues ) by referring to resolution 60222 of 2012 .\nhelps in the elimination of fraud by ensuring that beneficiary details are verified electronically against the 30 million national population registry ( iprs ) database . this ensures that the programmes pay only genuine beneficiaries .\nthe artist + registry is the largest database of works by artists with hiv / aids . it offers a unique resource to inspire and educate the public . visual aids assists artists with hiv / aids , while preserving a visual record of their work and helping them reach new audiences . the artist + registry is open to all hiv + artists .\nwhile the listing will be very basic , the registry will present a unified local arts community and offer a go - to resource for information about the area\u2019s creative community . we will encourage you to provide information for your listing that will help steer aim\u2019s website and social media users to you in ways you find most convenient or productive for your artwork or creative business . we will provide clickthrough links to artists\u2019 websites , blogs , social media pages , etc . if you prefer more direct contact with the public through studio visits , emails , or calls , you will be able to specify that in your listing .\nthe registry is a free service . click here for an application . for more information , please contact sandra sroka , adult program coordinator , at srokas . vsafl @ urltoken or 813 . 974 . 0721 .\nsocial protection in kenya has experienced significant growth in the past few years ; this includes the exponential growth in the number of beneficiaries households covered to the current over 1 . 5 million in 2018 from all the counties . this growth , however , has been plagued by a number of challenges . the main challenge has been fragmentation and lack of coherent coordination mechanisms , which results in missed opportunities for ensuring efficiency of the investments made . consequently , duplication of effort and parallel implementation structures do not optimize the limited capacity or support a coherent approach to capacity building across the sector .\nthe system currently has information from the following programmes : cash transfer for orphans and vulnerable children ( ct - ovc ) , older persons cash transfer programme ( opct ) , persons with severe disability cash transfer ( pwsd - ct ) \u2013 which are under the ministry of labour and east african affairs ; hunger safety net programme ( hsnp ) \u2013 under the national drought management authority and the world food program ( wfp ) cash for assets program . the single registry joins key information from the five cash transfers on registration and enrollment , payments , complaints and grievances and change management for the beneficiaries as well as a link to the integrated registration service ( iprs ) to validate beneficiary national id details . figure 1 illustrates the current data sources of the single registry .\nthe goal of the arts in mcnairy creative registry is to establish a clearinghouse for information about the local creative sector in hopes of increasing the visibility of participating artists . artists in all creative disciplines will be invited to provide basic information about themselves and their work for a listing on this website . there is no fee for local artist listings .\nhover over the profile pic and click the following button to unfollow any account .\nprovide the individual artists ' name of the primary contact for your business listing .\nwhen you see a tweet you love , tap the heart \u2014 it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love .\ni ' m a certified professional photographer , visual artist and licensed clinical social worker living in st . petersburg , florida . i live with several chronic illnesses that prevent me from working your typical 9 - 5 , so i ' ve used my wide array of skills to create a life for myself that prioritizes self care and allows me to be self employed . in my art , i am inspired by florida nature : the beach , the water , the wildlife and the plants . i work with mixed mediums such as resin , inks , acrylics and natural elements to create my pieces .\nthe registration , renewal and transfer of the place of business for the registration of non - profit organizations , solidary economy entities , citizen oversight associations and foreign ngos .\nthis new form will integrate the above information and will help reduce the proceedings carried out by public registries users .\nthe fastest way to share someone else\u2019s tweet with your followers is with a retweet . tap the icon to send it instantly .\namber dipietra lived and worked as a disability advocate and service provider in the san francisco bay area for 10 years . she has recently moved back to her hometown of tampa , florida to be closer to family and to focus on her arts practice . she is a poet , performance artist and social practice artist ( creating public happenings to build community , especially for folks with disabilities ) . she runs a series of workshops called write to connect : the body as poetry . you can find out more about these w2c experiences and read her artist cv at www . writetoconnect , urltoken . amber has been published in numerous literary journals and most notably , in the 2011 best - selling beauty is a verb : the new poetics of disability .\nthe collection is available to be used for research and education for artists , curators , students , teachers , researchers , designers , educational institutions and the general public . in 1978 the first catalogue of holdings within the women\u2019s art register was published . an updated version of the women ' s art register catalogue was printed in 1999 . in 2018 , the women ' s art register will again update the full catalogue and make it available as an online , digital resource .\nthe earliest images seen in the collection date from the 1840s , and material is constantly updated . war ' s written and visual collections offer a diversity of histories , stories and practices that are not captured elsewhere .\nthe very first fan of my fictions was my father . i was writing from the very young ages , probably the middle school . i was always a good storyteller . i remember , any time i had a chance to see a movie in a theater ; i was going to my friends , and telling them the story of the movie , in more details than it was in the actual plot of the movie . my father who knew a little of literacy was always encouraging me to write the stories i was telling to him and to my friends . then , when i was claiming that a story is done , he and i were wearing our suits and ties , and catching the bus , and going to the city center of tehran , where i was born and raised until after high school , which by then i moved to the states . we were handing the stories to the clark of the children ' s magazine which was widely distributed all over the schools in iran . i was too young to remember how many of my stories got published . i knew at least a few of them did . my father was keeping a copy of those magazines in his safe , as long as he was alive . i hadn\u2019t had seen him for years when he died late in the 80s .\ni completed a bachelor ' s degree on theater art at the later age at the university of south florida , during which i became familiar with american and the world drama . my focus of study was mostly on teaching drama and directing theater plays .\nthere was an unexpected problem processing your request . we will look into the matter .\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nestablished in 1975 by women artists including lesley dumbrell and erica mcgilchrist , and the then directors of the ewing and george paton galleries at melbourne university , kiffy rubbo and meredith rogers , it began with one hundred women artists contributing slides of their work . the initial collection was housed and administered at the ewing gallery , university of melbourne until 1978 when the ever - expanding collection was moved to richmond library [ originally called carringbush library ] where it remains today .\nsince 1975 the women\u2019s art register has provided an inclusive , independent platform for research , education , advocacy and support for its members and the arts and education sectors , enhancing the status of women artists and addressing issues of equity , professional practice and cultural heritage . since its inception\nthe women ' s art register has also acted as a unique publishing house , producing its bi - annual magazine the bulletin since 1988 . the bulletin initially kept members informed about art events and news and provided a platform for peer discussion and industry analysis of relevant issues . commencing with a new framework in 2017 , the bulletin now acts as a contemporary , critical arts journal . in 2018 war will celebrate and acknowledge its 30 years of publishing with two special anniversary issues of the bulletin .\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 .\nwe assist you in the process of defining , structuring , and starting - up your enterprise project .\nclay wethal is a young visual artist in the ft . myers area of florida . he works with the goodwill pathways to opportunities creative expression art program . he enjoys using crayon and up cycling through the use of recycled materials to express himself artistically . he has recently started finding venues to exhibit his work .\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\nthis unique archive is accessible to the public and our committee and volunteers are available for education and outreach opportunities .\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 .\nthe man @ mas _ ysa opened with a @ lowerdens cover tonight at @ larimerlounge . he ' s incredible . . .\ni completed my second screenplay ; \u2018delete and the horse\u2019 before i was graduated from usf , and wrote several other short fictions .\nwar has compiled a number of educational kits for use in schools relating to specialist exhibitions and subjects , and undertaken research into the status of women artists in exhibitions and galleries . the women ' s art register holds regular events including exhibitions , discussion forums , presentations to schools , galleries and universities , as well as responding to member and public enquiries about the collection and contemporary feminist art issues .\nassessed as a \u2018collection of national significance\u2019 through the heritage collections council ( now known as collections council of australia ) in 2009 , this unique archive houses the documentation of over 5000 australian and international artists over two centuries including images , catalogues , posters , books and ephemera .\nthe women ' s art register has for over forty years shown a deep commitment and belief in the artistic and cultural work by women and its value for all australians . it is entirely artist - run and volunteer based and welcomes new members , volunteers , interns and global relationships .\nvsa florida - 4202 e . fowler avenue , edu105 , tampa , fl 33620 | more info headquartered at the university of south florida , college of education\nincluded in the collection is an array of media including ceramics , textiles , photography , new media , painting , performance , text , design , craft and sculpture . war has collected articles , catalogues and books about australian women artists and added these to the archive , as well as maintaining a collection of relevant journals .\nchristopher is a high school student currently playing at school and weekly at crossing church at the praise and worship service . he also plays with an alternative rock band .\nearly in 2009 , by encouragements of my good friends , and a sincere and hard work of a professor of english literature ; doctor alex bendazzi of starrier university , washington d . c . , i completed my first long story which doctor bendazzi named it ; \u201cthe bear : an allegory . \u201cinitially , i was self - published it as a fiction book , however , later while at the university of south florida , i converted to a full feature film screenplay , and modified its name to \u2018the bear\u2019 .\ni experienced working theater with young artists during the school year of 2013 \u2013 2014 at orange grove middle magnet school of art as teacher - assistance , and i loved it .\ndamian k wildfong , a michigan native , wrote her first poem at 6 and started in the arts as a spoken word artist and has performed all over the country . she began painting as a way to\nget out of her head\nand after a major life change moved her to a little cottage on the river in tampa fl . she embraced life again through the arts dabbling in film , print making and pottery . she sees her cp as part of what makes her unique and able to view life through a different lens that has served to enrich it . here is some audio of damian ' s poetry - urltoken electric poetry - damian wildfong : olive , 88 . 1fm wyce , grand rapids community media center : free d\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\nafter finishing her thesis on the visual impact of recreation sites along rivers in louisiana , she began her career as a landscape architect , working in louisiana and mississippi on urban planning and landscape beautification projects , including the interstate 10 landscaping program in new orleans , louisiana . she continued her professional career in houston , texas as a town planner for a community of 80 , 000 people working for a major land developer .\nbrandon dawson is a 21 - year old deaf person that has been creating artwork all his life . his most recent art exhibit was held at the african american research library in ft . lauderdale , fl . brandon creates a variety of artwork in clay , pastels , acrylic and is now creating a series in 3 - d . he is a graduate of south plantation high school in plantation , fl and was a member of the solar car project .\nthe women ' s art register is australia ' s living archive of women ' s art practice ( non - binary and trans inclusive ) and a national , artist - run and not - for - profit community and resource .\ni live in south beach and moved here from maryland where i was born and grew up . i have been drawing since i was a young boy and most recently started using what i call\npsychedelic colors\n. my work is completely unplanned - as the colors and shapes come to me i use crayon or magic markers to put my thoughts on paper . my other love is music especially artists from the 50 ' s and 60 ' s\n.\nbrandon is a florida native who was diagnosed with autism at age three , and was speech delayed until approximately five years old . he started drawing at two to communicate his ideas . his drawings and the storybooks he continues to create today are often the people he has met and places he has visited . he enjoys meeting new people and discovering new places every chance he can get . his hobbies include collecting foreign money , maps , writing lyrics , posting home videos on youtube , and studying and singing spanish as a second language . he is also an athlete with special olympics of broward county , competing in alpine skiing and member of the athlete leadership program that encourages public speaking and community involvement .\nas a child , my autism prevented me from communicating through traditional means until my mother used her experience in art therapy to open my eyes to all the world has to offer . today i ' m confident in my artistic abilities and have grown into an adult who uses his synesthesia , autism , and emotions to create unique and expressive pieces . my self - taught technique involves making many small paintings which i scan into the computer and combine in photoshop to create pieces that are truly unique . overall , i communicate my feelings through my color choices utilizing my synesthesia which involves a link between my emotions and colors . during difficult times in my life , art was always there for me and it has become a therapeutic means to express my inner voice . i frequently try to give back to the community through my artistic involvement in charities like jdrf and artists with autism as part of my mission statement which is that i intend to make a difference in the world by being an artist .\nduring her children ' s early years she began facilitating art and gardening in their schools and within the chapel hill , nc community on a volunteer basis . as her children grew , she started a business called bright horse on their 30 acre family horse farm to foster experiential learning with horses , art and ceramics for local children after school and during summer and holiday breaks . she studied extensively with the equine assisted growth and learning association ( eagala ) , achieving level 2 equine specialist status and working with individual and corporate clients on her farm .\nsince moving back to florida in 2014 , she has worked as a groom and exercise rider on a large professional training farm in morriston and has been teaching art , founding riverland art and working with the rainbow springs artist cooperative , teaching art lessons and writing grants for funding .\nmy name is aj brockman and i am a professional artist who has a disability , or\ndifferent ability\nas i like to think of it . i have gotten to know my local vsa ( palm beach county ) very well and even had the privilege of having a solo show at their facility .\ni am 32 years old and have very youngful dna . most people think i ' m 12 . and a boy . but i don ' t care i think its funny . i ' m an autistic soldier . i fight the battle to be myself when no one understands me and most people wanna try to fix me . but i ' m not supposed to be fixed the way they want . i am very non - verbal with most everyone . my mom says i ' m full of god wisdom . i love taking pictures and drawing . my hero and inspiration is the mighty james durbin . my mom & my sister are always there for me and they are awesome . my mom is also my manager and keeps me supplied in ink . i have a white shamen cat named punk . he ' s my soul cat . i use markers for my drawings . my style is abstract with elements of tangle .\ncrystle barrs is 26 and has lived in florida all of her life . she was born with nystagmus which has caused her to be legally blind . crystle has grown to understand that she can do anything she sets her mind to and feels that just because she has limited vision doesn ' t mean she should stop living . crystle began experimenting with drawing and art while in school , but never thought too much of it . she has now been painting for 7 years . her medium is acrylic and she likes to experiment with pastels . she has not yet found her specialty , but loves to paint depending on her mood , whether it ' s something floral or abstract . what crystle has worked on the most is being creative and taking an idea and expanding it to another level . she is still a student in the art world and thinks of art as a potential career and hopes to make that happen sometime in the near future .\nseeking medical treatments , i arrived to washington d . c . area just a few months after an unfortunate vehicle accident in which i lost a good portion of my sight . by then , i had to adjust to the three major changes ; missing my family and my hometown , language barrier , and the sight deficiency . for years , i was confused about in which language should i write my fictional stories . that didn\u2019t stop me writing anyway . however , not having my father around to keep them in his antique wooden safe , i kept them in this shelf and that shelf , and lost them one at a time eventually .\nhis favorite style of drawing has always been with colored pencils and ink markers . as a founding member of artistswithautism , a south florida networking group for aspiring artists on the spectrum , brandon\u2019s art is often exhibited at local events and galleries . his art is also made for greeting cards and giclees on an online gallery .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nlong time tsr collaborator matt damhave has an opening tomorrow white columns : : his work for us included most of . . .\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nthis timeline is where you\u2019ll spend most of your time , getting instant updates about what matters to you .\nadd your thoughts about any tweet with a reply . find a topic you\u2019re passionate about , and jump right in .\nomnian music group overcoat recordings paradise of bachelors post present medium quarterstick records quite scientific records rvng intl . sacred bones records secretly canadian sinderlyn sounds familyre squirrel thing recordings st . ives\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nstrengthen monitoring & evaluation of national safety net programme by providing reports against indicators on a bi - 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his art , family , and dog brutus . for bob , schizophrenia was a blessing in disguise .\nbrandon\u2019s art style spans from a collection of childhood drawings focusing on prehistoric type animals , to water colors and acrylics inspired from photos .\nwhen asked \u201cwhat does autism mean to you ? \u201d , \u201cit makes it difficult for me to learn , and i need a lot of lessons\u201d . when asked , \u201cwould you change if you could ? \u201d brandon , \u201cwell , not exactly . as long as i can read , that is what is important . \u201d\nbrenda is a national vsa teaching artist fellow living in sarasota , florida . she is a mixed - media artist who specializes in hand - building in clay and teaching collage techniques . please see her website for a wonderful waterfall , clay and mural project that can be brought to your school or community .\nborn into a large creative family , artistic expression of one kind or another has always played a central and defining role in my life ' s journey . my current projects primarily consist of mixed media paintings , collages and assemblages . although legally blind secondary to retinitis pigmentosa , i have incorporated this skewed ability to see and not see into my work .\ncynthia has had a love of art and nature all her life . growing up in south florida with a university of florida research scientist for a father gave her access to worlds of creative experiences in science , gardening and entomology , which fostered her love of nature and a desire to capture images in art . she began drawing her favorite subject - 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{"id": 53808, "summary": [{"text": "volaris , legally concesionaria vuela compa\u00f1\u00eda de aviaci\u00f3n , s.a.b. de c.v. ( bmv : volara , nyse : vlrs ) , is a mexican low-cost airline based in santa fe , \u00e1lvaro obreg\u00f3n , mexico city with its hub in guadalajara , mexico city , and tijuana , and as well focus cities in cancun , los angeles , and monterrey .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it is the country 's second largest airline after aerom\u00e9xico and serves domestic and international destinations within the americas .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it is a leading competitor in the mexican domestic airline market , now with a market share of over 21 % of domestic traffic . ", "topic": 24}], "title": "volaris", "paragraphs": ["volaris plans to nearly double its fleet by 2020 . ( 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": 53811, "summary": [{"text": "air pollution in mexico city is a continuing concern for citizens , health experts , and environmentalists .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "the air pollution of the mexico city metropolitan area , contained within the valley of mexico , is measured by the \u00edndice metropolitano de la calidad del aire ( metropolitan index of air quality ) . ", "topic": 17}], "title": "air pollution in mexico city", "paragraphs": ["although this is a horrible problem in the rest of the world , mexico city has arguably the worst air pollution problem in the world .\nit has been known for many years that the air pollution in mexico city is much worse than that found in similar sized cities in other developing nations .\nbut this analysis looking at pollution measurements in a city with serious air quality problems , found no discernible effect .\nauthorities will plant 18 million trees in mexico city and its surrounding suburbs as part of efforts to combat air pollution , the government said .\neurope trails u . s . in cutting air pollution , w . h . o . says\nsmog over mexico city : bad air quality has led to limits on when people can drive their cars in the city .\nmore cars were ordered off mexico city ' s streets on wednesday after a surge in pollution prompted authorities to issue the first air quality alert in 14 years .\naqi : good ( 0 - 50 ) air quality is considered satisfactory , and air pollution poses little or no risk .\nin 1992 , the united nations called mexico city\u2019s air quality the planet\u2019s worst . today , the air quality in mexico city now resembles that in los angeles : not wonderful , but not catastrophic . ned brown / harvard staff\nwaiting for public transportation in mexico city . some commutes can last for hours in the sprawling city .\nofficials recommended that residents stay indoors and limit outdoor exercise while the air pollution alert is in effect .\nolder and more heavily polluting vehicles were required to stay off the road in mexico city on tuesday in an attempt to improve air quality after the government declared an air pollution alert on monday , its first in 11 years .\na vertical garden at the restaurant padrinos in mexico city is part of a wider effort to improve the city\u2019s notoriously bad air .\nbanning cars on saturdays in mexico city hasn ' t reduced air pollutants , according to a new study .\ntanya m\u00fcller garc\u00eda , minister of the environment for mexico city , show her office displays that track air pollution in real time . she also show a smartphone app created by the city that lets the public monitor the city ' s air and receive alerts about traffic restrictions and whether to curtail outdoor activities because of air pollution .\nair pollution hangs over mexico city , tuesday , may 3 , 2016 . mexico city authorities have declared a new pollution alert and will require 40 percent of cars to keep off the streets . ( ap photo / eduardo verdugo )\nthe people of mexico city are living in a city where the air quality is considered satisfactory less than 30 days a year ( mexico business monthly online ) .\nusing current diesel fuel technology in conjunction with catalyst systems recently developed in germany is another effective means of lowering air pollution .\nback in 1992 , the un declared mexico city the world ' s most polluted city .\none of the reasons behind the pollution in mexico city is that the city rests in 70 mile - wide basin ringed by mountains ( guggenheim online ) .\nmexico city \u2014 back in the late 1980s , the air got so dirty in mexico city that birds would emit a final chirp before they tumbled from the trees onto the sidewalk , their small , still bodies a sad testament to some of the world\u2019s worst air pollution .\nmr . uriostegui might not be far from the truth , the average life expectancy in mexico city is reduced between 5 and 10 % by the air pollution ( mexico business monthly online ) .\nthe poverty stricken residents of this city are stuck living in a city where their health is constantly in danger due to the pollutants in the air .\nyou need to be aware that the worst time of the year for air pollution in mexico city is near the end of the winter months ( particularly february and march ) . however , air pollution concentrations are always high from 6am to 9am , which of course corresponds with peak hour traffic . high concentrations of air pollution in mexico city also occurs on days when the there ' s little wind to disperse the pollutants beyond the cities boundaries .\nair quality in mexico city today is generally far better than much of china , india and other parts of asia . for example , while the alert was still in place on thursday , mexico city recorded a pollution index of about 150 while levels were topping 400 in beijing , according to the world air quality index , which tracks air quality around the globe .\nthe air pollution in mexico city is compounded by the fact that this city is located within the tropics . you can expect a lot of intense sunshine all year round , ( more so in the winter months ) .\nnew technologies currently being developed could bring affordable , zero - emission vehicles to mexico in as soon as five years , allowing mexico city to have a sizeable decrease in pollution .\nan unusual level of air pollution blanketed mexico city for nearly six weeks in april and may , before rains eased the smog . ( yuri cortez / afp / getty images )\nnezahualcoyotl , located in the northeast corner of mexico city\u2019s metropolitan area , is a section of the city that exemplifies what is currently going on throughout mexico city .\nwhile most of the emergencies in mexico city have been called because of the ozone layer , recently mexico city has encountered a new problem .\nthe same traffic contributes to air pollution . ( \u201ci am surrounded by city , \u201d paz wrote plaintively in another poem . \u201ci lack air . \u201d ) in 1992 , the united nations called mexico city\u2019s air quality the planet\u2019s worst , so bad that flying birds , overwhelmed , would fall dead from the sky . by 1998 , the u . n . called mexico city the world\u2019s most dangerous city for children\u2019s health .\nrush - hour traffic on the circuito interior , a freeway in mexico city .\n\u201ccars in garages , kids indoors , mexico city copes with smog emergency . \u201d\na blanket of smog covering mexico city in 2010 ( image by usfirstgov ) .\nmexico city officials issued a new air pollution alert , meaning that 40 percent of vehicles will be banned on tuesday , while industries will be required to cut emissions .\na woman wears a protective mask in mexico city on may 5 , 2016 , a day when the city government imposed traffic restrictions to support anti - pollution measures .\nview of mexico city amid smog on dec . 26 , 2015 . mexico city is considered one of the most polluted cities in the world .\nto the south , mexico city ' s air quality index was 93 , also considered moderately healthy . los angeles also had moderate air , with an aqi of 61 .\nas an interesting sideline , a number of scientific studies have shown that the local residents have lost their sense of smell due to mexico city ' s reoccurring air pollution problems .\nthe environmental authorities in mexico city will keep 40 percent of cars off the roads on wednesday because of extremely high pollution levels , officials said .\nair quality is acceptable ; however , for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution .\nthe city ' s air quality was downgraded tuesday evening to unhealthy for sensitive groups .\nderek elsom says that in mexico city breathing the air is \u201cthe equivalent of inhaling pollutants from 40 cigarettes a day\u201d ( the futurist online ) .\nthe air has reached a high level of pollution . higher than the maximum limit for 24 hours established by who .\nmexico city ( ap ) \u2014 mexico city is ordering 40 percent of cars and trucks to stay off the streets thursday , extending for a third day a traffic cutback aimed at lessening pollution .\nfor more than a month , mexico ' s capital had been in the grip of a prolonged stretch of unseasonable heat , sparse winds \u2014 and some of the worst air pollution the city has seen in more than a decade .\nwith mexico being an industrializing nation it may take aid from other countries to help the fight against air pollution , but there is no time to wait .\nsince pollution was increasing , mexico city officials were forced to come up with a new system , and this is what they have in place now .\nwhile these solutions deal mostly with the private sector , a major source of mexico city\u2019s pollution is also caused by public transportation .\nmexican officials lifted a four - day air pollution alert in the nation ' s densely - populated capital after ozone levels dropped to acceptable levels .\nproblematic housing , snarled traffic , and stubborn air pollution are three of the most prominent challenges in greater mexico city , which is the largest metropolitan area in the western hemisphere and the fifth - largest in the world . they are the same problems that threaten to overwhelm megacities worldwide . and they are problems that harvard has a hand in studying and mitigating in mexico city .\nin fact , air pollution in mexico city is much lower in the mid - afternoon than any other part of the day . the main reason is due to the fact that there ' s enough wind in the afternoon to blow the majority of the pollutants out of the area .\nmexico city has the worst air quality in the western hemisphere with particulate levels that are three to four times higher than in new york , los angeles , s\u00e3o paulo , or buenos aires , the paper states . mexico city has tried many different approaches to improving air quality , including the city ' s well known driving restrictions , which were first introduced in 1989 .\nthis report examines air pollution mitigation strategies in mexico city . it identifies a series of measures that can strengthen current approaches to air pollution mitigation adopted in mexico ' s capital as well as nationally . recommendation include actions in policy areas such as emissions standards and testing , incentives for cleaner vehicles , fuel quality , inspection and maintenance , restrictions on vehicle use , parking regulation and speed limits , air quality plans , enhancement and promotion of sustainable transport modes as well as improving enforcement and public communication .\nlamentably , the quality of air in the metropolitan zone , particularly in the valley of mexico , has been deteriorating notably in recent months [ and ] in recent years ,\nhe said at a public forum in march , referring to the vast area that includes mexico city and environs .\nin other words , standards have tightened . pollution alarms go off sooner here now than they used to , so what\u2019s considered a bad air day now isn\u2019t necessarily the same as a bad air day years ago .\nso far , there has been much discussion on what can be done to thwart air pollution in mexico city . however , any proposed solution will fall short unless the more systemic issue of institutional corruption is not directly addressed .\nthe most severe problem is the older cars driven by the citizens , because most air pollution is not caused by public transportation .\nbecause the public transportation in mexico city is so bad , the residents also own 3 . 5 million vehicles ( mexico business monthly ) , and this is the where most of the pollution comes from .\nsmog blankets scyscrapers along paseo de la reforma in mexico city , thursday , march 17 , 2016 .\ndecades ago mexico city ' s air pollution was so poor , birds would fall out of the sky\u2014dead . locals said living there was like smoking two packs of cigarettes a day , according to one report . in response , mexico city took several steps to try to improve air quality including restricting driving one or two days during the weekdays . the program has had negligible results .\naccording to one study , being in mexico city during days of \u201cbad\u201d pollution , of which there were 212 in 2016 , is the equivalent of smoking 40 cigarettes per day ; more than 9000 people are estimated to die prematurely each year in the capital region due to these high pollution levels .\nfile - in this march 18 , 2016 , file photo , view shows mexico city covered in smog a day after a pollution alert was lifted . mexico city authorities have declared a pollution alert on monday , may 2 , 2016 , after smog rose to 1\u00bd times acceptable limits for second time in less than a month . ( ap photo / rebecca blackwell , file )\nhowever , while these air quality management programmes have contributed to significant reductions in hazardous emissions to the atmosphere , the fact remains that there ' s still serious air pollution issues in mexico city that have not been addressed . for example , there appears to be no reduction in the level of black carbon being emitted to the atmosphere , which is certainly a concern .\none reason why the government has not fully dealt with the issue of pollution is that there are many other problems for the residents of mexico city .\nthe international air pollution focus gradually shifted to such unfortunate capitals as beijing , new delhi and tehran . many experts held up mexico city as a success story , a model for other developing nations coping with toxic atmospheres .\ncold air frequently causes thermal inversions , trapping warmer polluted air in the bowl - shaped valley that is home to about 18 million people ( houston chronicle online ) .\nmore information : lucas w . davis . saturday driving restrictions fail to improve air quality in mexico city , scientific reports ( 2017 ) . doi : 10 . 1038 / srep41652\nthe eco - sculptures were installed across mexico city by a nonprofit called verdmx .\nmany of the residents of mexico city constantly are battling some type of ailment .\nnatural gas is definitely not the only solution to the problem confronting mexico city .\nthe emergency measures are in effect until june , when the arrival of the rainy season tends to cleanse the city ' s air .\naqi : moderate ( 51 - 100 ) air quality is acceptable ; however , for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution .\nit has been two decades since mexico city first recognized its critical pollution problem , and the government has made some efforts to deal with a the situation .\nozone levels above 100 are considered dangerous , and mexico city goes over 200 on the city pollution scale quite often , and will be over 100 for weeks at a time ( guggenheim ) .\nauthorities declared the city ' s first phase 1 pollution alert since 2005 on monday due to high ozone levels blamed on a thermal inversion , which traps airborne contaminants from releasing upward into the atmosphere . mexico city typically sees its worst air smog during the winter - spring dry season when warm , still air settles in the high - altitude basin ringed by volcanic mountains .\ncity officials acknowledge that they\u2019re having trouble keeping up with the air pollution problem . but they also say it needs to be put in context . \u201cfor example , china , there\u2019s a huge difference between 100 parts per billion of ozone [ in mexico city ] and 350 or 400 [ in china ] , \u201d says tanya m\u00fcller garc\u00eda , mexico city\u2019s environment minister . she says mexico city is doing better than many of the world\u2019s megacities , and points out an important difference here from years past . \u201cwe\u2019ve strengthened the levels at which we say we have bad air quality , \u201d she says .\nbefore the wildfire smoke rolled in , portland ' s air quality index was projected to be 50 .\nhopefully , someday in the future the 18 , 000 , 000 residents of mexico city will be able to live in a city that mexican writer carlos fuentes once baptized as \u201cthe clearest region\u201d ( mexico business monthly online ) .\nmexico city - - choking smog returned to the skies of mexico city this week at levels not seen in more than a decade , prompting fears of more eye - watering days to come as efforts to curb pollution run afoul of the courts and the realities of life .\nin the 1980s , the air was so famously foul that stricken birds were reported to have tumbled from the sky in mid - flight , as the toxic brew contributed to elevated mortality among humans . the united nations labeled mexico city the world ' s most polluted city in 1992 .\nwith technology such as this there is certainly hope for the future of mexico city .\nthanks to stringent regulatory reform in the last two decades , the situation has dramatically improved . air quality in mexico city now resembles that in los angeles : not wonderful , but not catastrophic . new laws have reduced the city\u2019s once prodigiously dirty industrial footprint , which had included lead smelters .\nfor beijingers , london\u2019s history offers an example of a successful fight against air pollution . but on a trip to the uk capital , chinese journalist feng jie found a city still battling its demons\nbut the bigger problem with mexico city\u2019s pollution control efforts lies with governmental institutions and how private interests can successfully subvert the intention of environmental rules like hoy no circula .\nthere are programs being implemented right now that make it look as though mexico city is headed in the right direction .\nlast year , the harvard t . h . chan school of public health ( hsph ) started work on the mexico city - harvard alliance for air quality and health . the five - year , bi - national collaboration will study how well two decades of air quality regulation in mexico have improved health and economic outcomes .\nyou have to go more directly after pollution ,\nsays dr davis .\nyears of careless pollution have caused neahualcoyotl to become a dangerous place to live .\ntrying to figure out why pollution did not decrease , davis next examined ridership data from mexico city ' s public transportation systems . from city buses , to light rail , to electric buses , he found no discernible increase in saturday riders .\nmany cities in emerging economies are now putting driving restrictions similar to mexico in place to curb the growing problem of dirty air . so are there lessons in the mexican experience that will make the imposition of driving schemes more effective in other growing cities ?\nthat destiny includes volcanic mountains , which make the mile - high city dramatically beautiful , but also create air inversions that cloak it in trapped pollutants .\n\u201cboth l . a . and mexico city have improved but in mexico city , the change has been a lot more , \u201d said luisa molina , a research scientist with the massachusetts institute of technology , who has done extensive pollution comparisons . mexico \u201cis very advanced not just in terms of latin america , but around the world . when i go to china , they all want to hear the story of mexico . \u201d\nlong - term exposure to small particles can make asthma worse , hurt kids\u2019 cognitive and emotional development , even cause premature death . but grutter also says mexico city\u2019s new air pollution crisis has an upside . he has noticed that public consciousness is up .\nbarfoot km , vargas - aburto c , macarthur jd , jaidar a , garcia - santibanez f and fuentes - gea v . multi - elemental measurements of air particulate pollution at a site in mexico city . atmospheric environment . 1984 ; 18 ( 2 ) : 467 - 471 .\ninternational officials say steady improvement of mexico city ' s air could bolster president felipe calder\u00e3\u00b3n ' s bid for a leadership role among developing countries seeking to address global warming .\nalthough this is an exaggeration , a lack of environmental awareness is evident in the actions of many citizens of mexico city .\nalthough the government is making some efforts to bring about change in mexico city , much more needs to be done immediately .\nfrom these illustrations if the air pollution problem in mexico it is clear that the problem does exist and is fairly severe . and while anyone can identify the problem the real test comes in attempting to figure out what to do about it . mexico has implemented a number of different laws and regulations only to see them be ineffective because they don\u2019t directly address the issue . if anything is be truly accomplished , the international community must come to a consensus on how to directly approach the problem of pollution , and specifically air pollution in mexico . any animosity between developing and developed countries must be put aside as these two parties come together and attack the issue of pollution . because until that is done , and an effective strategy is implemented , the people of the world , especially mexico city , will not live a healthy life .\nin order for you avoid the majority of the smog in mexico city , it ' s wise to travel outside the peak hour traffic times during weekdays .\nfor that reason , mexico city receives high levels of ozone and various other types of photochemical smog . a large proportion of the ozone air pollution in mexico city is formed when nitrogen oxide ( no x ) , carbon monoxide ( co ) and volatile organic compounds ( vocs ) react with the intense sunlight . but as soon as the sunsets , surface ozone levels decrease rapidly .\nred alerts , curfews and health crises resulting from air too hazardous to breathe \u2013 for those who lived in mexico city in the 80s and 90s , its recent pollution problems are all too familiar . back then , lead , ozone , carbon and sulphur were so rife in the atmosphere that residents claimed they were causing birds to fall out of the sky .\ndavis argues that as uber and other taxi - like services become increasingly available , driving restriction policies will continue to struggle to improve air quality . instead , he suggests that mexico city and other cities plagued by dangerous pollution need to require stricter vehicle emission tests .\nmadrid on thursday lifted an unprecedented ban on half of most private cars as pollution in the spanish capital eased up .\nthat\u2019s partly because we\u2019ve learned a lot since the 80s about how air pollution can harm people . someone who thinks about this \u2014 and studies what exactly fills the air here \u2014 is michel grutter de la mora . he runs a large monitoring station in the southern part of the city , located at the center of atmospheric studies , part of the national autonomous university of mexico .\nfinally , there are places in mexico city that even pipas can\u2019t reach , where the precariousness of the entire water system , and by extension the whole city , is epitomized in a few scruffy acres .\nthere are many companies ready to step in and provide mexico with natural gas vehicles .\ndespite the attempts of the government to take steps to improve the situation in mexico city , much more needs to be done .\nmexico city has long been identified with some of the planet ' s vilest air pollution , a noxious , sun - irradiated fusion of vehicular and industrial fumes trapped in the high - altitude valley where the sprawling urban expanse sits . thermal inversions linked to meteorological conditions in the dry months have threatened residents ' health and dampened moods .\na rating higher than 200 is considered\nvery unhealthy .\naqi measures how many particles are in the air .\nblake dr and rowland sf . urban leakage of liquefied petroleum gas and its impact on mexico city air quality . science . 1995 ; 269 ( 5226 ) : 953 - 956 .\nmexico city residents and relevant government authorities face a looming question in light of recent events : are initiatives to have fewer cars on the roads sufficient to combat air pollution ? it certainly appears that they are not . for real change to happen , the enactment of public policy must come hand in hand with measures to eliminate institutional corruption .\nthis will be quite a costly program , but will be worth the money if the groundwork is set for changes in the current methods of transportation in mexico city .\n\u201chundreds of millions of people live in cities where air pollution is so severe that hundred thousands die prematurely every year and many tens of thousands become acutely or chronically ill , \u201d ( the futurist online ) .\noverseeing the city\u2019s water supply is a thin , patient man with the war - weary air of an old general : ram\u00f3n aguirre d\u00edaz , director of the water system of mexico city , is unusually frank about the perils ahead .\nsmoking 40 cigarettes a day is ridiculous for any person , and in mexico city this problem attacks everyone from infants to the elderly .\nindividuals present in the mexico city region are advised to adhere to all local legislation and to limit outdoor activities until the situation normalizes .\n\u201cwe saw birds that suddenly fell down . they fell out of the sky and they were dead , \u201d says gabriela alarc\u00f3n , who researches pollution at the mexican institute for competitiveness , a think - tank in mexico city .\nenvironmental factors like pollution cause a quarter of deaths , w . h . o . says\nthe mexican government has many problems to deal with and pollution is just one of them .\nmexico ' s capital used to be the most polluted city in the world . pierre - marc ren\u00e9 explains how it turned its fortune around\nauthorities in mexico city say vehicles are responsible for 87 percent of nitrogen oxide emissions , a precursor to ozone , the most problematic contaminant .\n\u201cpeople in this city would rather drive than breathe , \u201d says alejandro encinas , the city\u2019s environment secretary ( preston online ) .\nas arnoldo kramer , mexico city\u2019s chief resilience officer , put it : \u201cclimate change has become the biggest long - term threat to this city\u2019s future . and that\u2019s because it is linked to water , health , air pollution , traffic disruption from floods , housing vulnerability to landslides \u2014 which means we can\u2019t begin to address any of the city\u2019s real problems without facing the climate issue . \u201d\nan alert for high levels of air pollution ( ozone ) , the\nphase 1 contingency plan ,\nhas been extended in mexico city and the surrounding region ( zona metropolitana del valle de m\u00e9xico ) through at least wednesday , may 24 . the measure had been in place may 16 - 21 before being briefly lifted on may 22 and reinstated may 23 .\nthe \u201cclean air mexico city program\u201d will be implemented some time this year , and will call for the purchase of 290 natural gas and hybrid engine buses and the construction of five natural gas stations .\nmassive growth in the use of cars coupled with a geographic location that trapped a toxic blanket of dirty air over the city saw tens of thousands of people hospitalised every year .\nthe government is trying to meet this skepticism with programs designed to curtail pollution to some extent .\nalmost two decades later now , in march 2016 , mexico city\u2019s direcci\u00f3n de monitoreo atmosf\u00e9rico reported that ozone pollution has reached alarming levels , which has renewed mexican authorities\u2019 desperate search for a solution to an impending and human - made environmental crisis .\nwhile in mexico city , paul howard , ballard\u2019s vice president of transportation systems , demonstrated just how clean the exhaust from a ballard bus is .\nbut the culprit was unclear . was it the flu or the air ? if it was the air , she says , she wants more done about it , not just some cars taken off the streets until the rainy season comes and the air gets better \u2014 for a while .\nwhen the program was originally put into place , people were allowed to drive based on the last number on their license plates , but the government had to change this system because the amount of pollution in the air actually increased .\nthe programme , known as hoy no circula , has been hugely successful in terms of compliance and has seen some improvements in air quality with mexico no longer ranked as the most polluted city , having been overtaken on that dubious honour list by the likes of beijing and delhi .\nwhat\u2019s happening ? air quality has generally improved in mexico\u2019s capital over the last 20 years or so . back then , locals used to say that living here was like smoking two packs of cigarettes a day . memories are also fresh from the 1980s , when the air was particularly bad .\nmexico city is one of the largest cities in the world with a population close to twenty million people . the majority of the population is exposed daily to fumes produced by 3 . 6 million vehicles . this , of course , means that many roads throughout mexico city are highly congested . in addition to this , many vehicle owners fill up their vehicles with poor quality fuel . these vehicle fumes coupled with other air pollution sources are responsible for many residents suffering from severe respiratory health problems .\nmexico city \u2014 \u201cwe must cultivate our garden , \u201d voltaire famously wrote at the end of \u201ccandide , \u201d but even he could not have imagined this : a towering arch of 50 , 000 plants rising over a traffic - clogged avenue in a metropolis once called \u201cmexsicko city\u201d because of its pollution .\nmexico city \u2014 in a poem , octavio paz called the vast , colorful , ever - expanding metropolis of his birth \u201ca paradise of cages . \u201d\nmexican officials have attacked the root causes of pollution that plagues many large urban centers with spiraling growth .\nwhat accounts for the backsliding ? a central reason is that pollution simply dropped off the public\u2019s radar .\nsince december of 1998 , the city government has twice declared pollution emergencies in which , for the first time the chief cause was not ozone but dismal clouds of particles ( preston online ) .\nthe program quickly produced a counterproductive outcome . indeed , as a workaround to hoy no circula , residents began to purchase multiple older cars rather than one environmentally friendly vehicle , only worsening mexico city\u2019s air pollutant levels .\nin 1992 , the united nations declared mexico city the most polluted on the planet . high ozone levels were thought to cause 1 , 000 deaths and 35 , 000 hospitalizations a year . thermal inversions held a toxic blanket of dirty air over a grimy city that seemed to embody the apocalyptic\nmakesicko city\nof the fiction of mexican author carlos fuentes .\nthere might be reason for some hope for the future of public transportation in mexico city , but for now there remains thousands of driver - owned minibuses .\nfor two days last week , portland ' s air quality was classified as unhealthy for everyone due to smoke from more than 100 wildfires in british columbia being blown south to the rose city .\nmexico city sits in a high mountain valley , where the surrounding mountains can trap pollutants and prevent them from dispersing . the city is 7 , 350 feet ( 2 , 240 meters ) above sea level .\nportland , ore . \u2013 the city ' s air quality was downgraded from moderate to unhealthy for all tuesday evening and remained unhealthy for sensitive groups wednesday .\nyou can also expect that the air pollution in mexico city will be quite low during public holidays . obviously , since there ' s much less vehicle traffic on the roads and many industries are closed during this period , you can expect that smog levels due to vehicle and industrial fumes will be markedly lower than on a weekday when there ' s no public holiday .\naccording to derek elsom , professor of climatology at london\u2019s oxford brookes university , pollution is a terrible problem .\n\u201cjust because there\u2019s pollution we\u2019re not going to stop practicing sports , \u201d he said ( guggenheim online ) .\ndue to these high levels of air pollution , intensified driving restrictions are in place in mexico city for may 24 . all foreign - registered vehicles or vehicles without pollution rating stickers are banned from the roads from 05 : 00 until 11 : 00 ( local time ) ; vehicles with level \u201c1\u201d stickers and license plates ending in 0 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , or 8 as well as all vehicles with level \u201c2\u201d stickers are banned from the roads between 05 : 00 and 22 : 00 . these intensified driving restrictions are in addition to rotating driving restrictions permanently in place ( the hoy no circula program ) in the region and could be extended or intensified in the coming days should the situation worsen .\nmany cities have green reputations \u2014 portland , ore . , even has its own vertical gardens . but in the developing world , where middle classes are growing along with consumption , waste and energy use , mexico city is a brave new world . the laughingstock has become the leader as the air has gone from legendarily bad to much improved . ozone levels and other pollution measures now place it on roughly the same level as the ( also cleaner ) air above los angeles .\none way the mexican government has dealt with this seemingly insurmountable problem is a system that only allows certain cars on the road on certain days in mexico city .\nnaomi campbell wows in feathered gown . . . while ashley graham sizzles in plunging lace dress as they walk in dolce & gabbana ' s alta moda show in italy\nthe potential payoff for such efforts is now in sight : mexico city does not even rank among the top 10 polluted cities worldwide , said walter vergara , a leader of the climate - change team at the world bank , which is aiding public transportation projects in mexico .\nnot all of the people in the city are aware of just how dangerous their predicament is .\nalthough the residents know that such claims are false , they are still confused about how to react when there is a strange smell in the air .\nmany young people had never confronted full - blast mexico city smog . some had consigned the experience to a distant past .\nsolutions might also inconvenience some of the residents of mexico city , but something has to be done about this situation immediately .\npublic officials have encouraged citizens of mexico city to take public transportation , but bus operators have resisted regulations on diesel buses .\npublic transport in mexico city is inexpensive the author says , but often overcrowded . he also believes there are cultural factors behind the reluctance to give up the car .\none factory owner denied the presence of pollution , calling the public reaction \u201cpurely psychological\u201d ( reuter wire online ) .\nthe city authorities implemented an emergency action plan to revolutionise the city ' s transportation system with some miraculous results .\nthe wildfires have caused air quality around seattle to deteriorate to \u201camong the worst in the country , \u201d state officials told kgw ' s sister station king5 .\nthe mexico city journal article on april 10 , about a towering vertical garden , one of three eco - sculptures installed across the city to be both art and oxygenator , misstated the role of carbon dioxide in urban pollution . ground - level ozone forms from the interaction , in the presence of sunlight , of nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds ; it does not form from carbon dioxide .\nthe city has grown at a tremendous rate with overcrowding , congested streets , and factories causing large amounts of pollution , that is not able to escape out of the valley .\nto determine the impact of saturday restrictions , davis analyzed hourly air pollution data from 29 monitoring stations around mexico city from 2005 to 2012 . he studied emission levels for carbon monoxide ; nitric oxide ; nitrogen dioxide ; nitrogen oxide ; ozone ; large particulates ; small particulates ; and sulfur dioxide . none of these pollutants decreased as a result of saturday driving restrictions .\n\u201cabout 70 percent of all car pollution is caused by pre - 1985 vehicles , \u201d explains carlos gelista , director of public relations and government affairs at gm de mexico ( garza online ) .\nthe study ,\nsaturday driving restrictions fail to improve air quality in mexico city ,\npublished today in scientific reports , is the first to examine the effects of restricted driving on saturdays . it compares pollution levels of eight major pollutants before and after the program went into effect . having fewer motorists on the road on saturdays led to close to zero impact . proponents of the saturday program had estimated vehicle emissions would be reduced by 15 % or more .\nat one point on monday , the pollution index edged past 200 - double the level considered acceptable but far short of the record of 398 set in march 1992 .\nthe mexico city metropolitan cathedral was built by the spaniards over the ruins of the main aztec temple . credit : jeff kramer / wikipedia\nozone levels in the city reached nearly twice the acceptable limit , the associated press reported on monday night .\n\u201cwith climate change , the situation will only get much worse , \u201d she said . a warming climate will only increase the city\u2019s problems with pollution , specifically ozone . heat waves mean health crises and rising costs for health care in a city where air - conditioning is not commonplace in poor neighborhoods . she seconded what mr . aguirre had said about the threat of drought . \u201cyes , \u201d she said , \u201cif there is drought we are not prepared . \u201d\nmexico city - - this megalopolis once had the world ' s worst air , with skies so poisonous that birds dropped dead in flight . today , efforts to clean the smog are showing visible progress , revealing stunning views of snow - capped volcanoes - - and offering a model for the developing world .\nbut the capital ' s upbeat eco - storyline has stalled . in mid - march , authorities declared the first air pollution warning since 2005 and pronounced an environmental emergency . the pressing culprit was ozone , a key component of smog , but officials also cited high readings of other toxic substances .\nit is unclear if the government and pemex will pay the money to implement programs that would bring more desirable public transportation into mexico city .\nwith all of this filth , the people in nezahualcoyotl are living in a very scary situation .\nmexico city\u2019s mayor , miguel \u00e1ngel mancera , said old regulations have inhibited the construction of low - income housing inside the city\u2019s limits . \u201cthe people who want to live here cannot , \u201d he said in an interview . \u201cthe city has to become more compact so that people do not make these crazy trips . \u201d\nyou can be sure that when you breathe in the air at mexico city , you ' re in fact inhaling a sizeable proportion of these soot particles as well . soot particles are also known to aggravate your eyes , throat and worse still can become dislodged in your lungs . unfortunately , given the tiny size of the soot particles , no coughing or sneezing will expel this particulate matter from your respiratory system .\nthat ' s how it has been lately , ever since the city government rang the alarm bells over its air pollution , as it surpassed the recommended ozone limits set by the world health organization . it was the first time such alarms went off in more than a decade . the city banned cars , old and new , from roads once a week , along with other measures that will continue until june and perhaps longer .\nverdmx\u2019s giant green sculptures \u2014 which are part of a broader vertical and roof garden movement \u2014 fit right in . in the normal day - to - day commute , however , the gardens show how far mexico city still has to go .\nsuddenly , talk of pollution is everywhere . radio reports give hourly updates as ozone levels climb each afternoon , noting how close the city is to another emergency . newspapers plaster their front pages with photographs of vast urban landscapes shrouded in a gray - yellow murk . on twitter , drivers post photographs of vehicles coughing filthy fumes . a longtime laissez - faire approach to outdoor activities has given way to anxious checks of the city\u2019s pollution map .\nthe metropolitan area ( 41 municipalities outside the d . f . in the states of mexico and hidalgo ) is in the valley of mexico . it constitutes the heart of a nation where \u201cgeography has been destiny , \u201d said jose castillo , m . arch . \u201995 , d . des . \u201900 . castillo is a mexico city architect and a lecturer at harvard\u2019s graduate school of design ( gsd ) .\nleonardo mart\u00ednez flores , an urban planning expert who coordinated the area\u2019s 2011 - 20 regional air plan , said the problem was about much more than housing : the entire city must be reconceived .\nin a recent report , the national autonomous university of mexico ' s center for sciences of the atmosphere cited\nthe decisions affecting the disorderly growth of the city , the lack of investment and planning in public transport , among other factors .\none day last fall , mexico city urban planner laura janka , m . a . u . d . \u201911 , peered at her native city through a chain - link fence atop the 47 - story torre latinoamerica , or latin - american tower . traffic glittered in silvery streams below , along wide avenues that radiated in spokes toward the mountains . long commutes not only add to pollution , they tear at the social fabric , she said .\nu . s . embassies and consulates data from air quality monitors at select u . s . embassies and consulates around the world\nofficials say that about a third of the capital\u2019s population suffers from respiratory problems during periods of high pollution ( houston chronicle online ) .\n\u201cif you don\u2019t attack the problem of the urban structure , it doesn\u2019t matter how much you invest in public transport , \u201d warned mr . mart\u00ednez , who is also advising the city on emergency pollution measures . \u201cit doesn\u2019t resolve the underlying issue . \u201d\nmarley na , gaffney js , ramos - villegas r , gonzalez bc . comparison of measurements of peroxyacyl nitrates and primary carbonaceous aerosol concentrations in mexico city determined in 1997 and 2003 . atmospheric chemistry and physics . 2007 ; 7 : 2277 - 2285 .\nseveral institutions have been measuring air quality in recent days with this double driving ban , and there has not been any significant or substantive change detected ,\nordonez diaz said .\none resident said , \u201ci just want to know what to do , stay inside with the doors and windows closed or get out in the open air\u201d ( reuter wire online ) .\nthe mexican government has some plans to eliminate this problem , but the situation has gotten to the point where the citizens of mexico city need solutions .\nmexico city \u2014 on bad days , you can smell the stench from a mile away , drifting over a nowhere sprawl of highways and office parks .\ncompare that to shanghai , which had an aqi of 117 , which is only unhealthy for sensitive groups such as kids and people with respiratory problems . beijing was experiencing relatively clear air friday with an aqi of just 60 , which is moderately good air quality .\nthe publication assembles the findings of a workshop organised by the itf and the development bank for latin america ( caf ) together with the ministry of environment of mexico city ( sedema ) in january 2017 .\nonly it didn\u2019t , pretty much from the start . the canal was based on gravity . and mexico city , a mile and a half above sea level , was sinking , collapsing in on itself .\nthe government had previously abandoned the program due to its proven inefficiency , and , among the city\u2019s residents , the readoption of hoy no circula has been viewed as an unpopular approach to manage mexico city\u2019s undeniable environmental issues .\nusage notice : all the air quality data are unvalidated at the time of publication , and due to quality assurance these data may be amended , without notice , at any time . the world air quality index project has exercised all reasonable skill and care in compiling the contents of this information and under no circumstances will the world air quality index project team or its agents be liable in contract , tort or otherwise for any loss , injury or damage arising directly or indirectly from the supply of this data .\non march 15 this year , mexico city encountered its worst environmental crisis of the last decade . a gray fog , comprising noxious air pollutants , cast a shadow over the sprawling metropolitan area for two days . vehicles were ordered off the roads , and people were asked to remain indoors .\na strong high pressure system lying over mexico . this leads to high atmospheric stability .\nthey are having the same problems mexico had in the past ,\nnaranjo said .\nthey are growing faster than their capacity to adjust . they face a big challenge not to repeat the mistakes of mexico .\nalthough nothing positive can come out of playing sports for andres altamirano on a smog emergency day , it seems as though he , and many of the other people in mexico city , have basically given up .\nthe average resident in a wealthy mexico city neighborhood to the west , nearer the reservoirs , consumes 100 gallons per day , experts note . the wealthy resident pays one - tenth what ms . guzm\u00e1n does .\npartly , it is policy . starting in the 1980s , mexico\u2019s government created mandates that reformulated gasoline , closed or moved toxic factories , and banned most drivers from using their cars one day a week . more recently , mexico city added a popular free bicycle loan program and expanded public transportation systems .\nportland ' s air quality index ( aqi ) was 154 on wednesday evening . a rating higher than 150 is considered unhealthy for everyone .\npart of the infonavit - funded project is within gsd\u2019s executive education program , directed by rena fonseca , ph . d . \u201991 . her office is less than a year into a three - year cycle of programs on affordable housing in mexico , building connections with infonavit\u2019s executives . insiders call the goal \u201ccapacity building , \u201d which castillo said creates \u201can ecology of knowledge\u201d connecting harvard with housing experts in mexico . last month , an executive education advance team was in mexico city preparing for a may event at infonavit .\nmexico city appears to have cut most of its pollutants at least by half , said miguel naranjo , a panama city - based official of the u . n . environment program , while recent studies show a number of cities in china and india recording higher levels of the most serious pollutants .\nportland ' s aqi of 160 on aug . 4 was worse than some of the cities most notorious for poor air quality in the world . the hazy smoke made it difficult to see more than a few glimpses of the otherwise blue - sky day , giving metro residents a taste of life in a much more polluted city ."]}
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", "topic": 37}], "title": "serious business records", "paragraphs": ["it was at this location that the fledgling label officially became serious business records .\nhow can i put and write and define serious business records in a sentence and how is the word serious business records used in a sentence and examples ? \u7528serious business records\u9020\u53e5 , \u7528serious business records\u9020\u53e5 , \u7528serious business records\u9020\u53e5 , serious business records meaning , definition , pronunciation , synonyms and example sentences are provided by ichacha . net .\nross is also co - founder of serious business records , a label under which secret dakota ring publish their records .\nsome serious business records , 1976 - 1980 . archives of american art , smithsonian institution .\nserious business is out now , do yourself a favour and grab a copy from gringo records . listen to it loud .\ntheir next effort was a split 7\nep with fellow new york band and serious business records label - mate the unsacred hearts .\n' serious business records\n' is an independent record label founded by travis harrison and andy ross in brooklyn , ny in 2004 .\nthese records include all business filings made with state , county and local agencies .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 harvard business school publishing . all rights reserved . harvard business publishing is an affiliate of harvard business school .\nprevious debate was for delete . ( wikipedia : articles for deletion / serious business records ) very few google hits other than company page and band pages .\nthe first step in setting up any business is to create a viable business plan .\nrecorded and mixed sunday may 26 , by travis harrison at serious business . free stream and download at urltoken .\nserious business company records consist of correspondence ( letters , contracts and miscellany ) ; publicity materials ( brochures , programs , flyers , screening calendars , press clippings , photographs and negatives ) ; and accounting and invoice statements from and to filmmakers . also included are correspondence and documentation regarding film programs organized by serious business company , correspondence with film programmers and organizations , and general business records .\nserious business has been released by the excellent gringo records , who have put out most of your music . what is it about the label that works for grey hairs ?\nsmall business owners need financial information from their operations to determine whether the business is profitable . it helps in making decisions like whether to continue operating the business , whether to improve business strategies or whether to give up on the business altogether .\nsince its inception , serious business records has grown to include 14 acts , spanning the genres of classic rock , punk , pop , americana / old - time , and electronic music .\nsummary : this collection includes correspondence with artists , exhibition announcements , flyers , posters , and financial records of the alternative art organization , some serious business that was located in venice , california .\nthe album was recorded by stephin merritt and charles newman at bell tree in los angeles ; mother west , serious business records and dubway studios in new york ; and tiny telephone in san francisco .\nso now there really is no excuse . the days of business getting off lightly when it comes to serious record - keeping breaches are over .\nmusic | travis harrison invites musicians to serious business , his recording studio and record label , for exclusive sets and irreverent , seriously interesting chats .\nin the past you\u2019ve jokingly described the band as an excuse to get to the pub and socialise . the lyrics to the song \u2018serious business \u2018 ( \u2018sick of feeling shit , sick of talking it\u2019 ) suggest a change in attitudes towards drinking . is being in grey hairs now more of a serious business ?\nmore monitoring stations are expected to record \u201cserious\u201d levels of pollution later on sunday , it added .\narctic monkeys , bloc party and maximo park have all achieved serious commercial success on indie labels .\nanagram records contains the worlds largest collection of classic punk , psychobilly and goth records , all lovingly packaged , with many bonus tracks and rarities included . if you\u2019re serious about your punk & psychobilly , anagram is the label for you .\n359 music is a new independent music label set up by creation records\u2019 alan mcgee in 2013 as a joint venture with cherry red records .\nserious business is an album that sounds as frustrated with modern life as it does angry at it . do you collectively feel let down by recent world events ?\ncompanies within the scope of the money laundering regulations are required to retain records of the identification of their customers or clients for the duration of the business relationship and for five years after the termination of the business relationship or after an occasional transaction has been completed . specific transaction records must be retained for five years from the date the transaction was completed , or general transaction records until the business relationship ends .\nclean - cut boyband one direction have sold \u00admillions of records . . . but their naughty behaviour at school could have led to \u00adcriminal \u00adrecords .\nlove this album ! good to hear this style revisited - - and well done .\nyes i know\nis in regular play in my happy mix . wishing all the best for higgins and sending love out to serious business records .\ntwo roadside stations also recorded similar results , with the causeway bay station registering \u201cserious\u201d levels of pollution \u2013 the highest in a five - tier scale of \u201clow\u201d , \u201cmoderate\u201d , \u201chigh\u201d , \u201cvery high\u201d and \u201cserious\u201d .\nheartthrobs zayn malik , niall horan and louis tomlinson have admitted they all got in serious trouble during their schooldays .\nthe secretary of state is excited to offer a number of online services for business filings and records . in addition to starting a new business , you can now complete many common filings and searches , view and print copies of certain records , and access other convenient services online . performing these tasks online can save time and money , leaving you with more of both to operate your business .\ngood overview ! i am about to re - read the industry standard book\nall you need to know about the music business\n( passman ) if your serious about the business part , it is a must read and a good reference book as well . jc\nwizard put together another lineup of the homosexuals in late 2007 , including bassist mike dos santos ( of apache beat , brendan benson and the realistics ) , drummer travis harrison ( the owner of label serious business records ) , and guitarist dave siegel ( a childhood friend of harrison ) .\nredline records is home to tribute releases of some of the biggest names in popular music .\nthe first and most important step in running your band\u2019s business is to accept the fact that it is a business . producing music is your band\u2019s creative work , and selling that music is a business venture . as long as your band is interested in selling its music , business knowledge is as essential to your success as musical creativity !\na version of this article appeared in the october 2013 issue of harvard business review .\nthe kentucky business one stop portal makes your business experience faster and more efficient by allowing your business to file annual reports and statements of change with the secretary of state , renew certain professional licenses and register or update certain account information with the department of revenue .\nif your privacy is critical to you , your best strategy is to dissolve your company and start over . dissolution won\u2019t remove the records already there , but it will prevent any further records from accumulating .\nthe courts and the government have shown how seriously they take these breaches and the message for businesses is clear \u2013 keeping accurate payment records for your employees is just as important as keeping your tax records .\nwise crack is the cherry red imprint dedicated to reissuing the great comedy records of the 20th century .\nall categories uncategorized turtle records black friday christmas box sets 2017 christmas vinyl 2017 felt 30 hertz 359 music 3loop music 10 . 95 7ts 9 . 95 anagram records atomhenge bella casa big break records box sets captain oi ! cherry pop cherry red box sets cherry red football cherry red records cherry tree cocteau discs croydon municipal doctor bird e archive el esoteric antenna esoteric recordings esoteric box sets fivefour giant steps grapefruit grapefruit box sets halloween titles hne recordings hot milk hot shot ironbird lemon manticore morello mortarhate now sounds phoenix city poker pressure drop prog awards sale purple records reactive record store day redline rev - ola righteous robinsongs rpm rpm box sets sfe soulmusic records soul time superbird t - bird americana the right honourable recording company ltd tickets tune in vinyl visionary west midlands wisecrack records search\ncompanies are four times more likely to do business with an existing customer than a new customer .\none of your earlier eps featured two covers of harry nilsson and the digital versions of serious business comes with a cover of roky erikson\u2019s \u2018i think of demons\u2019 . what draws you to the cover version and how do you pick the songs you cover ?\naccounting records are required to be kept at the company ' s registered office or at such other place as the directors think fit and such records must be open at all times to inspection by the company ' s officers ( companies act 2006 , section 388 ) . special provisions apply where the records are kept outside the united kingdom .\nthe florida public records act began in 1909 with the passage of chapter 119 of the florida state statutes . the law requires that all records made or received by a public agency be made available to the public when requested .\nfreude bartlett founded serious business company in 1972 to distribute independent and experimental films . born out of her initial forays in distributing her then husband , scott bartlett ' s experimental films in the late 1960s , serious business ,\n. . . began . . . at a time when i was heavily involved in the women ' s movement both in terms of ideological commitment and community work . it was a high energy period personally , which was reinforced by the support and energy of the movement . i had left my husband , i had a young child , and i had just started this business .\n1\nin addition to the statutory requirement to keep adequate accounting records , the directors have an overriding responsibility to ensure that they have adequate information to enable them to discharge their responsibility to manage the company ' s business .\nmichael e . porter is a university professor at harvard , based at harvard business school in boston .\n\u00a9 2001 - 2018 national federation of independent business . all rights reserved . terms and conditions | privacy\nso is running a record label as easy as creating a web site and giving away a few mp3s ? you can build a fanbase this way , and perhaps also shift a few records through a distributor . but as things stand , if you want to sell serious quantities of records , you\u2019ll probably need support from radio and press , and be able to tour and market your music internationally .\nart organization ; venice , calif . susan martin , was co - founder in 1976 along with elizabeth freeman and nancy drew . some serious business was among the leading avant - garde organizations sponsoring and showcasing underground performance / conceptual art and music in the late 1970s .\ni\u2019m always aware that the other side of that situation is being sat in a hospital gown with a yellow face telling the nurse that you definitely didn\u2019t steal the hand gel off the wall because you thought the alcohol might get you pissed . drinking is a serious business .\naccording to the u . s . chamber of commerce and the u . s . small business administration :\nin short , willkie farr recommended the kind of independent , spare - no - expense investigation major corporations routinely undertake when confronted with allegations of serious wrongdoing by top executives .\nthe average business in the u . s . loses around 50 % of its customer base every five years .\nit only takes getting burned once before a musician realizes , \u201ci do care about business . \u201d most musical careers are relatively short , and the only way to make a career last longer is to devote equal time to music and business . without business knowledge , you may soon find that the glory days have ended and you\u2019re broke .\nthe directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts .\nyet at the same time , records and interviews show , there were misgivings about the budding reach and power of corporate investigations .\nthe distributor will expect the deal to be exclusive . this means no other distributor in the uk will be able to sell your records , and if you want to sell records from your web site , you\u2019ll need to reserve this right in your agreement .\ncontain a record of company assets and liabilities . in the case of a company dealing in goods , the accounting records must also :\nif you are not already utilizing the kentucky business one stop portal but would like to , click here to access the portal . if you do not already have a one stop user account you will need to create one . once you have signed into the portal you will need to use the \u201clink my business\u201d option to gain access to your business .\njanuary saw grey hairs , the nottingham - based slingers of blindingly wondrous noise wallops , return with their truly excellent second album serious business . to mark this momentous occasion we chatted to chris ( guitar ) and james ( vocals ) from the band to see how things have changed since their last colossal downer .\nhong kong recorded \u201cvery high\u201d to \u201cserious\u201d levels of air pollution across the city on sunday afternoon , made worse by typhoon nesat and tropical storm haitang as light winds hindered the dispersion of pollutants .\n\u201cif you\u2019re serious about a career as a performing musician , you\u2019d have to be a damn fool not to rush out and buy a copy of this book . \u201d - jim aiken , keyboard\nit was an argument that gave wal - mart ample justification to end the inquiry . but investigators were skeptical , records and interviews show .\nreleased 13 january 2017 on gringo records , limited to 500 copies on transparent blue vinyl as well as standard cd release in card digipack .\n30 hertz records is an independent record label founded by john \u2018jah wobble\u2019 wardle in 1997 , on which he has self - released a series of critically acclaimed records . as of 2015 , cherry red are proud to represent 30 hertz as part of our family of associated labels .\n. . . . one more : this business of music . 10th edition . knowledge is power ! : ^ ) jc\nlocal high street banks , as well as organisations like business link ( urltoken ) , can provide guidance on writing a business plan and offer a wealth of practical advice on starting up your own business . many high street banks publish starter packs crammed full of tips and checklists , so even if you don\u2019t take out their loans , you can always help yourself to the literature !\nthe bottom line is that if you are not sure whether the song , play script , or anything else is protected by copyright , it pays to find out . with fines for copyright infringement ranging from $ 500 to $ 100 , 000 or more , copyright infringement is serious business and should not be taken lightly by anyone .\nurltoken download @ urltoken the first ep of rising reggae singer kenny smith - named ' serious business ' - will be released on august 4th , 2017 by emudio records . the talented artist wrote all songs on the ep by himself . production wise mastermind emudio is responsible for the major part - besides stephen ' di genius ' mcgregor who contributed one song to the ep ( title ' magic ' ) . the whole work was done at the legendary big ship studio in kingston - recording and mixing .\nthe business and operating review is also called \u201cmanagement discussion and analysis\u201d . it serves as a preface to all the complete reporting statements in which the management talks about recent events , discloses essential information regarding expansion and future plans , and discusses significant developments in the business industry .\nthis isn\u2019t to say that you can always avoid getting screwed . be prepared for some setbacks . in this chapter we\u2019ll ease you into the different aspects of your band\u2019s business , and we\u2019ll try to help you decide on the business form that is best for your band .\nout of sorts , ross began spending time with travis harrison , a friend from his college days , and with harrison ' s encouragement ross began writing a batch of new songs . ross and harrison decided to start a record label , serious business records , and ross ' solo project became one of their first releases . by the time serious business was ready to put out ross ' album , he had come up with a new name for his solo project , secret dakota ring , and he was dividing his time between two other groups , the unsacred hearts and zombiedraculausa . the debut album from secret dakota ring , do not leave baggage all the way , appeared in 2004 , and earned enthusiastic reviews in the indie press for ross ' smart , tuneful pop songwriting . in 2005 , ross ' profile received a major boost when he joined the l . a . indie pop act ok go in time to appear in the video for\nhere it goes again ,\nwhich turned the group into an internet sensation . while ross was busy touring with ok go for much of 2006 and 2007 , in 2008 he completed a second secret dakota ring album , cantarell , which was also released by serious business . ~ mark deming , rovi\nin these scenarios , the hours logged by employees who use the record my hours app could complement the records kept on location at the business . employers who receive the data from their workers\u2019 app can deal with any discrepancies early , preventing disputes from surfacing and in turn preventing a visit from our inspectors .\nwith serious business we did the exact opposite . we spent all the time at the beginning , writing and arranging and prepping for recording . we demoed all the songs beforehand and made sure we could properly play them before going to an actual recording studio . it gave us more freedom mixing . i\u2019m probably a bit better at singing this sort of music now too .\neven if sweeping reform is undertaken , tandon warns , tata \u201ccannot expect to be treated the same way going forward\u201d . a blemish seems likely to cling to its once shining corporate image . senior mumbai bankers say that its previous reputation for straightforward dealing had serious long - term value , easing its path to agreements with workers , business partners and governments around the world .\na business ecosystem is an economic community of organizations and individuals that interact in countless ways . these ecosystems encourage companies to evolve their capabilities competitively .\nfor national minimum wage purposes , employers must keep records to establish that an employee is receiving at least the national minimum wage . these records must be kept for a minimum period of three years from the end of the pay reference period ( regulation 38 of the national minimum wage regulations 1999 ( si 1999 / 584 ) ) .\nthese documents are entered into the records of the department of state , and they can be accessed in two ways : through an online business search , or in person at the dos office . anyone who knows the name of your company can easily retrieve , read , copy and print these documents whenever they want .\nfor corporation tax purposes , a company must keep and preserve its records for a period of six years from the end of the period for which a tax return may be required . records for these purposes includes records of all receipts and expenses and sales and purchases together with any supporting documents which includes accounts , books , deeds , contracts , vouchers and receipts . if a company fails to keep and preserve its records , it is liable to a penalty of up to \u00a33 , 000 . hm revenue & customs have the power to require a company to produce documents relating to its tax liability . ( finance act 1998 , schedule 18 , paragraphs 21 , 23 and 27 . )\n\u201cthe documentation didn\u2019t look anything like what you would find in legitimate billing records from a legitimate law firm , \u201d a person involved in the investigation said in an interview .\na company is required to keep adequate accounting records , being those that are sufficient to show and explain the company ' s transactions ( companies act 2006 , section 386 ) .\nfrom the uk\u2019s finest longest running & truly independent record label cherry red records comes a brand new subsidiary label \u2013 phoenix city records . run by sean flowerdew ( pama intl / the loafers ) , the label will be releasing the finest ska , rocksteady , reggae , soul & dub from around the world , from classic reissues to blistering new sounds .\nthe nature and extent of the accounting and management information needed to exercise this control will depend upon the nature and extent of the company ' s business .\nlegalzoom gladly provides services to citizens of the eu wishing to start a business or protect their intellectual property in the united states . additional costs may apply .\nwhether you\u2019re recording an album , budgeting a tour , or insuring your vintage guitar , you need solid information to make the right legal and business choices .\n\u201cgiven the serious nature of the allegations , and the need to preserve the integrity of the investigation , \u201d ms . munich wrote , \u201cit would seem more prudent to develop a follow - up plan of action , independent of walmex management participation . \u201d\nyou may be surprised to learn that taking care of business actually involves creativity and is not quite as boring as you may believe ( ask mick jagger\u2014a business school graduate ) . in fact , your band may well enjoy the power that comes with understanding how to run a business\u2014and to do it successfully . this doesn\u2019t mean your band must micromanage every detail of its business . as your band develops , you will delegate power and responsibilities . but , especially at the beginning , it\u2019s important for you to understand basic contract and accounting principles in order to make smart decisions and avoid the many pitfalls that often trap bands and their members .\nonce you\u2019ve calculated your costs , you\u2019ll need to work out what you require in total to cover personal living expenses , as well as business costs for the first year . from this figure you can derive the price and the number of records you\u2019ll need to sell to break even . preparing a cash - flow forecast for the first 12 months , as well as a longer three - to - five - year plan , will help you to stay on track . your business plan will also need to explain how and where your records will be sold , and provide some background on those involved in running the label , listing previous work experience and positions held at other labels , for example .\nin 1985 , two years after leaving for bigger oceans , mike alway\u2019s ship came upon stormy seas and he and warner bros parted company . together we formed el records under the cherry red umbrella . el achieved widespread critical acclaim . everybody loved the sleeves , the image , and many people seemed to like the records . but alas very few bought them , and after three years el records died a natural death . however its spirit lives on in japan with many successful bands there , especially flippers guitar , acknowledging the influence that el had on them .\nfailure to keep accounting records in accordance with the above requirements may render every officer of the company liable to a fine , imprisonment or both ( companies act 2006 , section 387 ) .\nsubject to any directions in respect of the disposal of records in a winding up , the records must be preserved in the case of a private company , for 3 years from the date on which they were made , and in the case of a public company , for 6 years from the date on which they were made ( companies act 2006 , section 388 ) .\nexpenditure on company business if the value of the transaction and other relevant transactions or arrangements does not exceed 50 , 000 ( companies act 2006 , section 204 ) .\n\u201cwe do not believe that these matters will have a material adverse effect on our business , \u201d the company said in a filing with the securities and exchange commission .\nyes . your registered agent can list their location on certain documents as your principal address , which keeps your information private . if you are serious about wanting to protect your identity , you should select a reliable agent before making any filing with the division of corporations .\nmr . halter\u2019s team hoped mr . rodr\u00edguezmacedo would shed light on how two outside lawyers came to be paid $ 8 . 5 million to \u201cfacilitate\u201d permits . mr . rodr\u00edguezmacedo responded with evasive hostility , records and interviews show . when investigators asked him for the gestores\u2019 billing records , he said he did not have time to track them down . they got similar receptions from other executives .\nthe label . so we started to make tapes in 86 and later on the home duplicating became a hell of a job . by making records outside of the country , we got to face the problem that our public in hungary could not get our records so it was time to make a record company to solve all these problems . trottel records was created in 92 with no capital at all and without a serious business aim . the first release was trottel\u2019s \u201cthe same story goes on\u201d lp / cd / mc it had a very good echo so many people in the official press and media started supporting us too . that\u2019s how it could work and in fact that\u2019s how it works nowadays too . we released local and foreign bands too . i am extremely proud of the first releases of anima , masfel or korai orom from the beginning , hungarian bands which are still on stage , going on their way quite succesfuly and that we still are in good terms with bands who left the label to try other possibilities . even if i personally don\u2019t believe in other possibilities ! trottel records rarely released music without passion , human impact matters a lot and again , just like in our band , the only concept in to do interesting stuff . it isn\u2019t the best way in business terms but the label never wanted to be a huge one but a small good one . many other hungarian ones \u2013 bands and labels - which started also at the beginning of the 90\u2019s stopped because of the lack of financial succes . trottel records is still going because the financial succes never was the prime issue .\nof course , we know the majority of business owners do the right thing and when mistakes occur , many are genuine oversights and are rectified quickly without issue . however we still see far too many examples of records that are either deliberately misleading or so sub - standard that it\u2019s not even possible to conduct an audit and determine whether employees are being paid their correct entitlements .\nlou reed once told an audience , \u201cgive me an issue and i\u2019ll give you a tissue . \u201d many music business executives have a similar attitude\u2014they have little sympathy for the moral , business , or ethical issues faced by a band competing in the music business . the sole concern for most music industry companies is whether or not the band will make a lot of money . therefore , bands should not expect much help ( or sympathy ) from their label , distributor , or booking agent when dealing with common problems . even if your band can afford accountants , business managers , and lawyers to help you with problems , you\u2019ll save considerable time and money by making your band as self - sufficient as possible .\non top of this , the app also allows rosters and work related reminders to be imported to an employee\u2019s phone . if a dispute should arise , metadata in the app will make it clear when records have been manually edited and we will interrogate the data and the employer\u2019s own records . my agency will only have access to an employee\u2019s data if they choose to share it with the fair work ombudsman .\nto continue growing , entrepreneurs , managers , and business owners must become the leader the business needs for each particular stage of growth . and since a company\u2019s needs change at each stage , its leaders need to keep evolving at the right pace . that requires introspection , self - awareness , and a keen sense of strategy\u2013both in the short and long term .\nwith well over 100 titles already available 7t\u2019s records has become the label for all things \u201870s and beyond . from the art pop of 10cc to the glam stomp of the glitter band and the rock n roll of showaddywaddy the \u201870s had it all\u2026 and 7t\u2019s records has it all too . the label is guided by veteran of the music industry mark brennan , who also runs the captain oi and anagram record labels .\nas we left some time later , otway was walking in the door as we walked out \u2013 doesn\u2019t even live in nottingham let alone carrington , but he just happened to be there . we met him as randomly as we discovered that footage . that\u2019s more than a coincidence \u2013 that\u2019s a sign and you can choose to recognise it if you want to . whatever your plans were , divert them ( hence we ganged him into being in the video for \u2018serious business\u2019 ) .\nso what should a new independent label do to maximise sales ? the best policy is to devise a digital strategy to run in tandem with your physical business . some labels may opt for a purely digital setup \u2014 which can mean no manufacturing costs and no premises to rent \u2014 but they will still need to take care of the business and legal formalities mentioned above .\nalternatively , you might be able to secure funding in the form of a grant . the prs foundation ( urltoken ) and prince\u2019s trust ( urltoken ) both offer financial assistance to new music business ventures , provided you meet certain criteria . venture capital firms such as ingenious ( urltoken ) may be willing to back you , possibly in exchange for a sizeable chunk of your new business , although venture - capital funding is usually the preserve of more established artists , of the robbie williams scale , and those with a proven track - record of business success .\n\u200b\u200bi like press is championing the region\u2019s true greats from the independent music , food & drink scene all the way through to festivals & more . we eat , drink and breathe the city and co - run leeds indie food with big dinner . we have a huge range of clients : from vada pavs to swedish metal and festivals , via fermentation tanks across yorkshire , to the oldest pub in leeds . you could say we ' re in the serious business of having fun .\ndirectors must also be aware of a company ' s prospects . it may therefore be prudent to prepare a budget in the short term and a business plan in the longer term against which the subsequent performance of the business can be measured . periodic management accounts assist in enabling the actual operating results and cash position to be compared with the plan . once again , the need for , extent and frequency of the preparation of such accounts and the level of management to which they are presented , will depend upon the size , scope and nature of the business . however , the directors ' report on the financial statements must contain an indication of the likely future developments in the business of the company ( and its subsidiary undertakings when group accounts are prepared ) ( large / medium companies accounts regulations 2008 , schedule 7 , paragraph 7 ( b ) ) , and a business plan is likely to be helpful in this context . 18 it is also likely to be relevant for the preparation of the business review which requires a description of the principal risks and uncertainties facing the company as well as ( in the case of a quoted company ) details of the main trends and factors likely to affect the future development , performance and position of the company ' s business ( companies act 2006 , section 417 ) .\nthere was , however , one person he hoped to punish . wal - mart de mexico , he wrote , would scour mr . cicero\u2019s records and determine \u201cif any legal action may be taken against him . \u201d\nsure enough , mr . halter\u2019s team found that nearly half the payments were to mr . alegria and mr . aguirre . these two lawyers alone , records showed , had received $ 8 . 5 million in payments . records showed wal - mart de mexico routinely paid its gestores tens of thousands of dollars per permit . ( in interviews , both lawyers declined to discuss the corruption allegations , citing confidentiality agreements with wal - mart . )\nsome musicians believe that they are unable to understand business principles . this is not a valid excuse . scientific studies have shown that many of the same cognitive skills that are used in music are used in mathematics and business . that is , if you can mix eighth and sixteenth notes and still land on the downbeat , then you probably possess the skills necessary to understand a spreadsheet .\nyou might be able to negotiate a manufacturing and distribution deal instead of pressing your records beforehand . the advantage is that you won\u2019t have to pay for pressing prior to receiving sales income . however , m & d deals may mean you lose control over the quality of copies made , and you may not get paid on all records sold unless you know the exact quantity . the manufacturing costs can also be a little on the high side .\nmorello records was launched in july 2012 and brings you the best in country music re - issues . many of our releases have never been available on cd before , so are proving to be welcome additions to music collectors .\nin health care , the days of business as usual are over . around the world , every health care system is struggling with rising costs and uneven quality despite the hard work of well - intentioned , well - trained clinicians . health care leaders and policy makers have tried countless incremental fixes\u2014attacking fraud , reducing errors , enforcing practice guidelines , making patients better \u201cconsumers , \u201d implementing electronic medical records\u2014but none have had much impact .\n\u201cit\u2019s very easy in this business to find people who are willing to put their arm around you and tell you how great you are . unfortunately , their other hand is in your pocket . \u201d\nin health care , the days of business as usual are over . around the world , every health care system is struggling with rising costs and uneven quality , despite the hard work of well - intentioned , well - trained clinicians . health care leaders and policy makers have tried countless incremental fixes\u2014attacking fraud , reducing errors , enforcing practice guidelines , making patients better \u201cconsumers , \u201d implementing electronic medical records\u2014but none have had much impact .\nbusiness angels are another alternative . they can offer you expertise as well as funding , but will normally ask for an equity stake and possibly day - to - day involvement in running your business \u2014 dragons dressed as angels , if you will ! more info on business angels is available from urltoken and the european angel network at urltoken . you could also consider the small firms loan guarantee scheme at urltoken , although some \u2018royalty - based\u2019 businesses have been excluded from the scheme in the past . for more detailed advice on the sflgs , it\u2019s best to meet with your bank manager to discuss your requirements .\nwelcome to west midlands records . this is the branch of cherry red dedicated to the releases of lawrence after his departure from felt . here you will find albums by the great man performing as denim & go - kart mozart .\njames : \u2018serious business\u2019 ( song ) is an attempt to understand what drinking means to me . i\u2019m from a large , working - class scottish family where drinking has always been an essential part of socialising . i have a lot of happy memories of drinking culture growing up but loads of grim memories of babysitting alcoholics as well . lots of house fires , late night arrests , cirrhosis of the liver that sort of thing . anyone who\u2019s been through that will attest that it comes with a certain amount of psychic damage .\nin 2014 the label celebrated 15 years in the business with a huge global tour , which was followed by the defected ' s 500th release in 2016 and the inaugural defected festival in tisno , croatia .\nthis is quite simply the best business and legal guide for bands ever written . completely updated to provide the latest in the law , it covers music licensing and trends affecting the digital - music scene .\ndespite that i\u2019m still a keen drinker and i don\u2019t really understand why . i think in this band we all find something useful in a serious talk in a public house without the shackles of inhibition for a few hours . it feels like its more meaningful now than ever in light of our increasing reliance on social media .\nunder the new protocol , mr . lewis and his team would only investigate \u201csignificant\u201d allegations , like those involving potential crimes or top executives . lesser allegations would be left to the affected business unit to investigate .\nattorney richard stim specializes in small business , copyright , patents , and trademark issues at nolo . he is the author of many books , including music law : how to run your band ' s business patent , copyright & trademark : an intellectual property desk reference , and profit from your idea . stim regularly answers readers ' intellectual property questions at dear rich : nolo ' s patent , copyright & trademark blog .\nwhile original records will naturally be the best evidence of the information they contain , copies will be admissible in court , so long as the copies can be regarded as trustworthy . a judge has power to admit copies in evidence and to specify the method of authentication ( civil evidence act 1995 , section 8 ) . therefore , if original company documents are to be copied in hard or electronic format , directors should ascertain that the procedures adopted not only ensure that all records are copied but also that they are legible , stored safely and capable of being properly authenticated . if accounting records are in a non - legible form any software , etc . necessary to retrieve the information in a usable form should also be retained .\nhne recordings was created as a hard rock and heavy metal imprint with the mission to release the best classic reissues from the world of rock and metal . the releases have covered the likes of motorhead , uriah heep , diamond head , girlschool , meat loaf , alice cooper and more . recently hne has gone into partnership with deep purple\u2019s record label purple records to release albums that were originally signed in 1968 to parlophone records in the uk , before switching to emi\u2019s progressive imprint , harvest , the following year . purple records was set up in 1971 , not just to release deep purple\u2019s records but also the various side projects that the band members were developing , and artists that they were discovering and respected . the label would eventually become home to debut solo releases from deep purple\u2019s jon lord , roger glover , david coverdale and glenn hughes , as well as early releases from yvonne elliman and ronnie james dio with elf . the label is overseen by hugh gilmour .\nthe technical release ' accounting records ' ( frag 5 / 92 ) gives further guidance on the requirement to keep accounting records . however , this guidance was written in the context of the requirements of the companies act 1985 and , although the institute regards it as continuing to be valid guidance ( given that there is no substantive change between the 1985 and 2006 acts ) , is expected to be superseded by guidance to be published by the frc which takes into account the 2006 act .\ncreditors are interested in knowing if a company will be able to honor its payments as they become due . they use cash flow analysis of the company\u2019s accounting records to measure the company\u2019s liquidity , or its ability to make short - term payments .\nstarting an independent record label is a pretty risky business , so it\u2019s vital that you approach your new venture with your business head firmly screwed on . your ultimate survival in the industry is dependent on you navigating both the physical and digital markets successfully , but if you have a strong desire to succeed , faith in your artists , and a little money in the bank , now may be the time to take that first step .\nthe enterprise value of a firm shows the underlying value of the business . it reflects the true value of the firm\u2019s assets , not including any cash or cash equivalents , while unencumbered by the debt the firm carries .\nalso contains a fraudulent trading criminal offence for knowingly being a party to the carrying on of business with intent to defraud creditors or any other person , or for any fraudulent purpose ( companies act 2006 , section 993 ) .\necosystems are crucial to sustainable growth because they provide the structure that surrounds and supports the businesses within them . they spread \u201cstakeholdership\u201d out from the business and into society , like it did for my grandmother with her farming community .\nsome people perceive the music industry as a bunch of cigar - smoking sleazy guys who steal artists\u2019 songs and recordings . popular films and books reinforce these stereotypes . why ? is the music business more unethical than other industries ?\nthe world of music retail is changing fast , with digital distribution bringing new opportunities for independent record labels . our in - depth guide to starting , running and developing your own business will help you get up to speed .\nhot shot records is a brand new imprint from the bbr team that is set to breathe life back into a variety of smart pop , dance gems and hidden treasures from the 1980\u2019s . the label kicks off with expanded edition reissue of joboxers\u2019 debut album .\nin october , wal - mart\u2019s vice chairman , john b . menzer , intervened in an internal investigation into a senior vice president who reported to him . according to internal records , mr . menzer told mr . senser he did not want corporate investigations to handle the case \u201cdue to concerns about the impact such an investigation would have . \u201d one of the senior vice president\u2019s subordinates , he said , \u201cwould be better suited to conduct this inquiry . \u201d soon after , records show , the subordinate cleared his boss .\n\u2013 these people have never had any significant success in the music business , but they talk a good game . you\u2019ll have to watch out for these hustlers . they\u2019ll namedrop and talk your ear off . don\u2019t fall for it !\nthis is the tata long familiar to indians and business watchers around the world : a group that tied itself to the principles of public service and humane treatment of workers and communities , a century before \u201ccorporate social responsibility\u201d became a buzzword .\nacting as a director or being involved in any way in the promotion , formation or management of any company or business carried on under a prohibited name ( ia86 , section 216 ) . see also the civil penalties at paragraph 313 below .\nsenior figures in mumbai\u2019s corporate world have warned privately of the risk that the fallout poses to the reputation of indian business as a whole . tata is by far the country\u2019s biggest business group , with products from jewellery to heavy weapons , steel to table salt . it is one of the few indian conglomerates to have built a truly global brand , with prestigious foreign assets including the uk luxury carmaker jaguar land rover , and it deploys thousands of it engineers to leading western companies .\npeople close to mr mistry accuse mr tata of having brought in the new directors to ensure a clear vote for mr mistry\u2019s imminent sacking \u2014 a claim denied by the company , which points to the three men\u2019s extensive and diverse business experience .\nif you belong to a band and love the art of your job , but sing the blues when it comes to the business side , you need music law . composed by musician and lawyer richard stim , the book explains how to :\nbut , they said , the more investigators corroborated his assertions , the more resistance they encountered inside wal - mart . some of it came from powerful executives implicated in the corruption , records and interviews show . other top executives voiced concern about the possible legal and reputational harm .\nhowever , i still had to sell albums to make it all viable . i had an idea . there were many compilation albums available consisting of chart hits from the major companies , but no - one yet had compiled one from the many independent records now being released . by this time there was a whole range of small independent companies issuing singles just like i was . rough trade , mute , city , industrial and factory , had all started up in business and there was a strong camaraderie spirit between the labels .\nvertical analysis only requires financial statements for a single reporting period . it is useful for inter - firm or inter - departmental comparisons of performance as one can see relative proportions of account balances , no matter the size of the business or department ."]}
{"id": 53817, "summary": [{"text": "the alden dow building co. was an american firm associated with architect alden b. dow .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "a number of its works are listed on the u.s. national register of historic places .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "works include ( with variations in attribution ) : mr. and mrs frank boonstra house , 1401 helen st. midland , mi ( dow , alden b. ; dow , alden , building co. ) , nrhp-listed mr. and mrs. louis p. butenschoen house , 1212 helen st. midland , mi ( dow , alden b. ; dow , alden , building co. ) , nrhp-listed calvin a. and alta koch campbell house , 1210 w. park dr. midland , mi ( dow , alden b. ; dow , alden , building co. ) , nrhp-listed donald and louise clark irish house , 1801 w. sugnet rd. midland , mi ( dow , alden b. ; dow , alden , building co. ) , nrhp-listed charles and mary kempf penhaligen house , 1203 w. sugnet rd. midland , mi ( dow , alden b. ; dow , alden , building co. ) , nrhp-listed mr. and mrs. robert c. reinke house , 33 lexington court midland , mi ( dow , alden b. ; dow , alden building co. ) , nrhp-listed alden b. dow did many works not associated with the alden dow building co . nrhp-listed works of alden b. dow include : howard ball house , 1411 w. st. andrews midland , mi ( dow , alden b. ) , nrhp-listed joseph a. cavanagh house , 415 w. main midland , mi ( dow , alden b. ) , nrhp-listed donald l. conner house , 2705 manor midland , mi ( dow , alden b. ) , nrhp-listed oscar c. diehl house , 919 e. park midland , mi ( dow , alden b. ) , nrhp-listed alden b. dow house and studio , 315 post st. midland , mi ( dow , alden b. ) , nrhp-listed alden b. dow office and lake jackson city hall , 101 s. parking pl. lake jackson , tx ( dow , alden b. ) , nrhp-listed george greene house , 115 w. sugnet midland , mi ( dow , alden b. ) , nrhp-listed alden hanson house , 1605 w. st. andrews midland , mi ( dow , alden b. ) , nrhp-listed sheldon heath house , 1505 w. st. andrews midland , mi ( dow , alden b. ) , nrhp-listed f. w. lewis house , 2913 manor midland , mi ( dow , alden b. ) , nrhp-listed charles maccallum house , 1227 w. sugnet midland , mi ( dow , alden b. ) , nrhp-listed james t. pardee house , 812 w. main st. midland , mi ( dow , alden b. ) , nrhp-listed parents ' and children 's schoolhouse , 1505 crane ct .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "midland , mi ( dow , alden b. ) , nrhp-listed leroy smith house , 9503 frank st. algonac , mi ( dow , alden b. ) , nrhp-listed earl stein house , 209 revere midland , mi ( dow , alden b. ) , nrhp-listed john s. whitman house , 2407 manor midland , mi ( dow , alden b. ) , nrhp-listed", "topic": 16}], "title": "alden dow building co .", "paragraphs": ["client spotlight : alden b . dow home and studio - leading edge magazine - leading edge magazine\n21 best alden b . dow - architect images on pinterest | midland michigan , architecture and architects\nthe dows\u2019 three children drive the mission through use of the building , the educational programs and the architectural archives of alden\u2019s life and career .\ndow , alden b . , house and studio ( added 1989 - - # 89001167 ) 315 post st . , midland\nyeo & yeo has provided the alden and vada dow organizations with tax , consulting and accounting services for more than five years .\nthe dow chemical co . headquarters stands in midland , michigan , u . s . , on friday , july 22 , 2011 . dow , the largest u . s . chemical maker , is expected to announce quarterly earnings on july 27 . photographer : frank polich / bloomberg\nthe alden b . dow home and studio is owned by the alden and vada dow creativity foundation , an operating foundation , and funded by the alden and vada dow family foundations . the dows\u2019 three children , together with one other person from each of the three children\u2019s families , make up the board of six trustees . the organization has a staff of 11 people , and many volunteers ( some are alden dow - designed homeowners ) help with tours and programming . there is no charge for k - 12 programming . the organization also holds summer camps for children and adults .\nin midland , dow has been a driving force for more than a century . the city ' s early days saw indian hunters , fishermen and white fur - traders followed by farmers and loggers . shortly after its 1887 incorporation as a city , midland saw the arrival of a young herbert henry dow , who subsequently founded the dow chemical co . his success , historians say , enabled midland to survive the end of the logging era and to grow to its current size . midland is the global headquarters of two fortune 500 companies , dow chemical and dow corning , and home to the midland cogeneration venture , the largest gas - fueled , steam recovery co - generation facility in north america .\nthe alden b . dow archives are open to anyone who has an interest in alden b . dow , his architecture or his philosophy of design . the collection holds approximately 22 , 000 drawings , 3 , 000 publications , 300 16mm films , model trains , mechanical toys , furniture and decorative arts .\nandrew liveris , chairman and chief executive officer of dow chemical co . , speaks during a senate energy and natural resources committee hearing in washington , d . c . , u . s . , on tuesday , feb . 12 , 2013 . the top two members of a senate committee for energy split over expanding u . s . natural gas exports , mirroring a disagreement between fuel consumers such as dow chemical co . and producers such as exxon mobil corp . photographer : andrew harrer / bloomberg * * * local caption * * * andrew liveris\nalden b . dow was born in 1904 in midland , mich . , the fifth of seven children of grace and herbert dow , who was the founder of the dow chemical co . his family appreciated and revered education . alden attended midland high school , began college at the university of michigan to study engineering and finished with a degree in architecture from columbia university . in 1931 , he married vada bennett and apprenticed at an architectural firm in saginaw . in 1933 , he studied for nine months with frank lloyd wright at taliesin in the first group of fellows wright led in the study of organic architecture . upon his return to midland , alden developed the footprint of the studio , noting the future studio and house .\nchemours , a dupont spin - off company , now occupies the building , but has not made a formal commitment to the city . the company is in talks with several states about building a permanent headquarters . a decision is expected by october .\nhanson , alden , house ( added 1989 - - # 89001443 ) 1605 w . st . andrews , midland\ndow , herbert h . , house ( added 1976 - - # 76001033 ) also known as dow house 1038 w . main st . , midland\nfor anyone who is interested in building a house , you must come and see this . alden b . dow was an architect , but his house is very quirky , and built to fit his specifications and interests . this is the art of the possible and is inspiring in its layout , its colors and its water features .\n\u201cthe dow family gives us a lot of flexibility in how we utilize the building and the resources in it to develop programming , \u201d mcdonald says . \u201cwe develop joint programs with other entities , such as the midland center for the arts , dow gardens and the midland historical society . \u201d\nthe city\u2019s renovated 107 - year - old currie bridge was recently repainted \u201calden b . dow red , \u201d a reference to the company\u2019s founding family , she said . the city also received help opening up views of the tittabawassee river through funds provided by the herbert and grace a . dow foundation .\ndow chemical sent a strong signal in july about its future in mid - michigan .\ncopyright \u00a9 the dow chemical company ( 1995 - 2018 ) . all rights reserved .\nafter alden died , vada and her children established an architectural archive , making the home and studio a place for people to learn and be inspired . she realized alden was unique and had great talents that should be celebrated and given back to the broader community . working with her children , they created a plan to preserve the building and transition it for public use . today , the house remains as it was when they lived there .\na new , more dynamic website is being developed for the alden b . dow home and studio and , to improve its reach through social media , the organization hired a college student to assist with facebook postings and other online initiatives .\nbreaking ground this year on a new , six - story corporate building to be completed by 2017 on the company\u2019s 150 - acre headquarters campus reaffirmed dow ' s commitment to midland and the great lakes bay region , according to the company ' s ceo .\nif modern architecture is your thing , the alden dow house shouldn ' t be missed . alden dow was frank lloyd wright ' s first student at taliesin , and later partnered on projects . as a kid in the late 60 ' s , we lived in the neighborhood , when alden dow was living in the house along with the working studio . we used to play in the ponds in back , and climb the chimney . mr dow loved kids and encourage playful exploration of the grounds , including , climbing the chimney . ! ! imagine the liability today . i miss seeing his laughter when one of us would fall into the pond or misstep and get a soak ' r . mr . dow made people welcome , and always had a smile on his face . go see this place . it has his personality designed all over it . he was truly brilliant and an architectural genius in my opinion , and many others .\nalden was predominantly a religious and residential architect . he noted that we often adapt to a house rather than building an environment that enhances us as human beings . he thought an architect could create space that helped a person grow as a creative human being , enlarge the imagination and impact his or her emotional well - being .\nthe company with a similarly sized market capitalization to dow relocated nearly 1 , 000 employees from the venerable dupont building in the heart of delaware\u2019s largest city for a suburban campus in nearby chestnut run . for some , the move symbolized dupont\u2019s lessened role within its home state .\ntake just a few steps inside the alden b . dow home and studio and be immediately amazed . your attention is drawn up to the soaring roofline , across enormous windows of brilliant light and down stairs that entice you to explore . the colors , angles and shapes are unexpected . step into the floating conference room and the shallow pond surrounds and mesmerizes you\u2013how can the floor of this room be 18 inches below the pond ? today it is windy , and curled orange maple leaves skate across the frozen surface of the pond . the integration of the building and the wooded site exemplifies alden dow\u2019s definition of organic architecture as the idea that \u201c\u2026 gardens never end and buildings never begin . \u201d\nmiddle school students improve their english skills through a two - hour program called \u201cat the dow house\u201d where they write about scenarios set up throughout the building that are relevant to the time of the house ( the early 1940s ) . more than 600 students participate over five days .\ndow first came to texas in 1940 , building a plant in freeport to extract magnesium from seawater . the company\u2019s presence in the state has continued to grow through the years , and now it calls deer park , freeport , houston , la porte , seadrift and texas city home .\nmany educational experiences have been created for all ages using the building and items in it , and organizers are always open to new educational programming ideas . three of their sustaining programs are :\na wonderful tour looking back at alden b . dow , his architecture , and family home . outside , each season has it ' s photo ops surrounding the property . years ago , personal photos were allowed indoors but that has changed to no photos allowed . sad .\none of the largest chemical companies in the world announced plans to build a new 150 , 000 - square - foot building to serve as the centerpiece of its longtime corporate home in midland .\nalden b . dow had a great humility about him . he never sought the spotlight or acclaim . even today , the family foundations do not initiate publicity and are among the least known foundations in the area . alden and vada always wanted to help people reach their potential . they quietly gave because it was the right thing to do . that belief has been upheld through the entire family and has had a major impact on the city of midland and the surrounding areas .\ndow is committed to the principles of sustainable development \u2013 working to enhance economic prosperity , environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility .\nvada dow was very progressive in the world of education . she held a bachelor\u2019s degree from kalamazoo college and a master\u2019s from the teachers college at columbia university . vada founded her own school , known as the parents\u2019 and children\u2019s school , that was partly in her basement in addition to a building on crane court . throughout their 52 - year marriage , alden\u2019s ideas were exciting for her . she was the force behind him and they were always a team\u2013she supported him behind the scenes to allow him to reach his potential .\none of michigan\u2019s largest employers , dow manufactures products from plastics to paint preservatives , including automotive products . with its home in michigan since 1897 , dow has approximately 53 , 000 employees globally and about 6 , 000 employees in the state .\ndow facilities in texas produce billions of pounds of products each year that enhance the quality of life for people around the globe . dow products serve virtually every consumer market ranging from food to building and construction and from health and medicine to transportation . these products are used in a variety of end - use products \u2013 office supplies , mouthwash , pharmaceuticals , computers , furniture , paints , carpet , garbage bags , cosmetics , chewing gum , lozenges , cleaning products and food .\n\u201calden always thought in a different way with his architecture and , putting this in the context of the 1930s , it was so unique for their day , \u201d says craig mcdonald , director of the alden b . dow home and studio and vada dow\u2019s personal assistant for the last eight years of her life . \u201cevery idea he expressed in interiors was one he got from nature . he wanted to create duality\u2013a balance and feeling that relaxes you and inspires you at the same time . he did this through colors , textures , shape , changes in elevation\u2013everything that would stimulate you , but yet by surrounding us with nature , it is also very relaxing and calming . nature is the focus . \u201d\nthe idea alden b . dow celebrated is that we are all individuals with talents and gifts . when we are allowed to develop , we can give those gifts back to the world . he appreciated that we are all creative in different ways and said it is ok to think differently . he especially wanted to convey this to young people who might otherwise feel cast out .\n\u201cthe building sells itself , \u201d mcdonald says . \u201cwhen you come in , you instantly have questions . you want to look around corners . the building is so dynamic because it\u2019s based on principles of what we need as humans and because it\u2019s built on the principles of nature . it has retained an element of newness about it \u2026 no one guesses that it\u2019s 80 years old . it gets us thinking . mr . dow doesn\u2019t define everything for you ; he allows you your own interpretation . he\u2019s not so heavy with detail and ornamentation that you can only define it in one way . you get to define it for yourself , which is really exciting . \u201d\nsome inside the company , including liveris , have questioned whether the company should move its headquarters , this person said . but with the new corporate headquarters building on the way ,\nit tells me that the midland mentality won again ,\nthis person said .\n\u201cit really is an honor to work with the trustees , managers and employees of the alden b . dow home and studio , all of whom are making such a positive impact on our society , \u201d says john w . haag , sr . , cpa and principal at yeo & yeo\u2019s midland office . \u201cprudent financial management is important to ensure that the organizations are able to continue with their mission of educating and inspiring creativity . whether we are assisting them with preparing annual tax returns , monthly financial statements or budgeting , maintaining the financial health of the organization is our role . and there really is something special about sitting down with the trustees around alden and vada dow\u2019s dining room table for annual board meetings . i always say that they have the best board room in town . \u201d\nsimilar angst about the future of a major corporate headquarters is bubbling up in delaware , dupont ' s historic home . state officials and residents have been on edge about dupont\u2019s future since last year , when the company abruptly abandoned the downtown wilmington building that served as its headquarters for 107 years .\nwhen it opened , the dupont was the city\u2019s tallest office building . it was expanded five times over a quarter century to include a hotel , ballroom , restaurants , a 1 , 256 - seat theater and shops . originally 11 stories , the dupont added a 12th and 13th floor in the 1930s .\n\u201cwe consciously don\u2019t want to commercialize mr . dow , \u201d mcdonald says . \u201cthe purpose of the house and studio is to educate people to his ideas and concepts . \u201d\ndow employs people in the state of texas in areas including research and development , engineering , human resources , technical service , operations and manufacturing . there are manufacturing sites located at freeport , deer park , texas city , seadrift , and la porte . the freeport site is also a research and development center . additionally , dow has a business center located in houston .\nalden designed 132 structures in midland and 250 throughout michigan . midland is the showcase of his architectural work , which includes the midland center for the arts , st . john\u2019s lutheran church and the herbert henry dow high school . he designed more than 600 projects in his entire career . he also designed a number of buildings on the university of michigan campus as well as the phoenix art museum in arizona . he was named architect laureate of the state of michigan 1982 , the year before he passed away .\nduring the onset of world war ii , dow chemical was making lightweight metal for airplanes in freeport , texas . alden was commissioned to design managerial housing there . subsequently , he was hired to design the entire city of lake jackson , texas . this encompassed several hundred very low - cost houses , duplexes , commercial buildings , religious structures , schools and even roadways . this was a dream of a lifetime for an architect , although it had to be completed extremely fast , and resources were limited because of the war .\ncould a dow merger tarnish midland ' s new shine ? the city ' s most prominent corporate citizen has bolstered civic life for generations with investment in public spaces . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\n\u201ci think we\u2019ve set a really good course for how we want to use the building and the quality of what we expect in our programming , \u201d mcdonald says . \u201ci see us doing more educational classes . i think that because we\u2019re teaching young people about it , our tourism only increases every year . children bring back their families , which generates income for us . \u201d\nliveris recently\ntalked about the community and the value that the community brings to dow . i believe the way he phrased it is\u2026 midland is part of their dna , \u201d the mayor said in her address , according to a written version posted on the city ' s website . \u201che talked about the strong commitment that dow has to the community , and that it\u2019s important for us to continue to work together to address the challenges we face . \u201d\nparking is a bit unusual . . . you park behind a one time church building , then walk about 150 yards , crossing a small bridge before you reach the house . the tour of the 20 , 000 square foot house takes about 2 - 2 . 5 hours , depending on the questions for the guide . the groups are intentionally kept small ( 8 or less ) , so . . .\nfor locals in midland , it ' s hard to imagine a future without its most prominent corporate benefactor . in her most recent state of the city address , midland mayor maureen donker highlighted the continuing role dow plays in civic life .\nits minor league baseball stadium sits on land donated by dow and named for the chemical and industrial giant . the family name also adorns a house museum , the city ' s library , a science and art museum and publicly available gardens .\nbut a person familiar with the company but not authorized to speak publicly to the media about it said dow has long struggled to persuade top talent , especially young people , to move to midland , viewed by some as insular and provincial despite recent upgrades .\nit\u2019s pristine ,\nsaid beth chappell , president and ceo of the detroit economic club who has worked with dow chemical ceo andrew liveris on joint efforts in the past .\nthere is a beautiful hotel that you would never think would wind up in midland .\nbut news reported tuesday that dow is talking about a merger with delaware - based dupont and then a possible break - up of the new entity into three parts could raise questions about the company\u2019s future role in the region and the state . company officials have declined to comment on the reports .\nduring the first 10 years of their marriage , midland experienced a housing shortage . alden and vada had no permanent residence but lived primarily in a brother - in - law\u2019s house . the home and studio were designed all at once but built in four pieces . the studio was built in 1934 , and additions were made in 1935 to 1937 . the 20 , 000 - square - foot house was constructed from 1939 to 1941 . the dows lived in the house for more than five decades , through 1991 . today the sprawling structure is a national historic landmark that has influenced architecture in this region and throughout the state .\nnpgallery allows you to search the national register information system a database of over 90 , 000 historic buildings , districts , sites , structures and objects listed on the national register of historic places . the finding aids below have information to assist in your search of the nrhp data in npgallery .\nmultiple property covers : by name : use our npgallery database and select national register multiples ( covers ) as the\nrecord category\nor use the multiple property covers 2017 spreadsheet to look up the reference number , then use the reference number to search in our npgallery database .\nspreadsheet of multiple property covers 2015 ( up to 2015 , includes links to pdfs and breakdown by states ) spreadsheet of multiple property covers 2017 ( up to 2018 , does not include links to pdfs or breakdown by states ) the sort order is by state , county and resource name or , in the case of multiples , by state and resource name . standard spreadsheet navigation tools allow you to go to \u201cfind and select\u201d in the upper right hand corner of the spreadsheet and using the find utility you can search for keywords such as \u201cfort\u201d . the default search searches all columns but you can restrict a search to a given column by highlighting the column . for example you can search for properties in fairfax county , virginia by highlighting the county column and searching for fairfax .\nnational historic landmark files : by name : use our npgallery database and select national historic landmark system as the\nrecord category\nor use the national historic landmarks spreadsheet to look up the reference number , then use the reference number to search in our npgallery database .\nnational park service properties : most nps properties have been scanned and are in npgallery . you can search by park name .\naddress search for national register listed properties : you can do an address search in the national register listed properties spreadsheet and in the weekly list search engine ( for new properties ) . many properties are within historic districts . you can look for likely districts based on the address field in the spreadsheet . federal listings can be found in these spreadsheets : federal listings : national register of historic places listed properties from federal agencies ( listings up to july , 2015 ) everything : national register of historic places properties : listed / returned / removed / eligible / ineligible ( up to december , 2017 )\ndeterminations of eligibility : does have not been scanned . you can download a federal determinations of eligibility spreadsheet for determinations up to july , 2015 .\nfor those of you who are interested in working with data in a gis environment , there is more information at national register of historic places program research page .\nunder the direction of craig mcdonald , the organization continues to develop and implement educational programming , public and private tours and events for the great lakes bay region . the home and studio offers public tours and other events monday through saturday . more than 10 , 000 people tour and interact in educational programs and classes for all ages annually .\nthe home and studio are hands - on and very engaging , especially for youth .\n\u201cwe have a wonderful relationship with midland public schools and other schools too , \u201d mcdonald says . \u201ceducation is our main focus . \u201d\na full - day fourth grade program reinforces social studies curriculum and teaches what an entrepreneur is , what the three types of basic resources are and how they are used in either chemistry or architecture and how individuals impact the economics of an area . more than 1 , 300 students participate each school year . this is a joint program with the midland county historical society .\nfor high school students , the home and studio host s a class every week for a full semester for an international baccalaureate program that focuses on the arts , history , ethics , mathematics , natural sciences and human sciences . special lessons reinforce these areas of knowledge using the house and studio as well as the resources within it , including original correspondence from frank lloyd wright , buckminster fuller and others , the incredible decorative arts and collections in the archives .\nsubscribe today for full access on your desktop , tablet , and mobile device .\nthe city ' s most prominent corporate citizen has bolstered civic life for generations with investment in public spaces .\ndollars from company coffers have buffed the mid - state city of about 40 , 000 residents with a new shine , from a high - end hotel to improvements to the city ' s country club . it ' s part of a concerted effort , boosters say , to help attract a global workforce to the city about 130 miles northwest of detroit .\nchappell added that it was also\ngood for business\nto spruce up amenities in a city needing to attract world - class employees .\nit ' s a very small - town culture ,\nthis person said .\nwe needed to make it more attractive to come because no one wants to come here .\nover the years , residents attended weddings , proms , anniversaries , speeches and business meetings at the iconic hotel .\none observer called the potential tie - up a result of merger fever sweeping wall street this year .\n\u201cit appears the story line is activist investors , in an environment of unprecedented m & a activity , they continue to call the shots while longtime board members and management acquiesce ,\nbrian connors , managing director of the birmingham - based restructuring and financial advisory firm conway mackenzie , said in an e - mail .\nwhat could suffer ( in this proposed deal ) is long - term growth and innovative r & d as bottom - line demands will result in more cost cutting and less discretionary spending going forward .\nconnors added nonetheless that a combined company\nwould be a formidable dominant competitor\nin the agricultural chemical marketplace .\nthe company had $ 230 million worth of capital investments in its midland operations in 2014 , according to city officials .\nour ability to grow as a company globally has been because we\u2019ve taken the ethos of the founder and the midwestern community - mindedness , and we\u2019ve internationalized it quite successfully , \u201d liveris told the midland daily news in july .\n\u201cif you think of the basis of a community like midland or the great lakes bay region , or for that matter the entire state and entire midwest , there\u2019s a certain community neighborhood view that we\u2019re all in it together , independent of what we earn , independent of where we\u2019ve come from , independent of our accents ,\nhe said .\nthat tone is in the dna of the company . \u201d\nnews journal reporter jeff mordock in wilmington , del . , contributed to this report .\ncontact matthew dolan : 313 - 223 - 4743 or msdolan @ freepress . com . follow him on twitter @ matthewsdolan .\nthese sites are part of the usa today network . their content is produced independently from our newsrooms .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\nthe tour guide was kind and knowledgeable . the house itself is incredible ! we went in the winter so we didnt get a chance to enjoy the gardens and such , but it was so great we plan on going back in the summer !\ni drove in from lansing with my aunts for a visit . there are guided tours only . our guide was quite knowledgeable and allowed time for pics and questions . the house is a spectacular , a must - see\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 . . . 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( 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 - valued imported products ; it sometimes includes the percent of total dollar value .\nan opinion regarding the creditworthiness of an entity , a security or financial instrument , or an issuer of securities or financial instruments , using an established and defined ranking system of rating categories .\nwe have organized our business to suit the requirements of our corporate , institutional and sme customers by offering an extensive range of financial solutions which are tailored to meet the needs of our customers .\nthis entry gives the total number of fixed telephone lines in use , as well as the number of subscriptions per 100 inhabitants .\nthis entry provides a rank ordering of trading partners starting with the most important ; it sometimes includes the percent of total dollar value .\nthis entry is the stock of proved reserves of crude oil , in barrels ( bbl ) . proved reserves are those quantities of petroleum which , by analysis of geological and engineering data , can be estimated with a high degree of confidence to be commercially recoverable from a given date forward , from known reservoirs and under current economic conditions .\nthe factbook capitalizes any valid title ( or short form of it ) immediately preceding a person ' s name . a title standing alone is not capitalized . examples : president putin and president obama are chiefs of state . in russia , the president is chief of state and the premier is the head of the government , while in the us , the president is both chief of state and head of government .\nthe office of public affairs ( opa ) is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency ( cia ) .\ndevelopment financing is one of the requirements for sustainable economic growth in any economy . the supply of finance to various sectors of the economy will promote the growth of the economy in a holistic manner and this , will make development , welfare improvement to proceed at a faster rate .\nthis entry is the stock of proved reserves of natural gas in cubic meters ( cu m ) . proved reserves are those quantities of natural gas , which , by analysis of geological and engineering data , can be estimated with a high degree of confidence to be commercially recoverable from a given date forward , from known reservoirs and under current economic conditions .\nscheduled payments made to a creditor in return for the use of borrowed money . the size of the payments will be determined by the interest rate , the amount borrowed or principal and the duration of the loan .\nkenya petroleum technical assistance project ( keptap ) has supported the development of a petroleum sector master plan and the setup of a petroleum business opportunities .\nthe success of cba group is unmatched ; first with its revolutionary mobile banking platform , m - shwari in partnership with safaricom ltd and now the over - subscription of the first tranche of its medium term note program .\nin addition , 85 settlements amounting to 14 , 450 beneficiaries have directly benefitted from interventions from enhanced of tenure . through support of the rail infrastructure ;\nthis entry contains the average number of years to be lived by a group of people born in the same year , if mortality at each age remains constant in the future . life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages . it can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures .\nas of december 2016 , total assets of the banking sector stood at rwf2 , 378 billion up from rwf2 , 133 billion in the previous year .\nthis entry provides the population of the capital and up to five major cities defined as urban agglomerations with populations of at least 750 , 000 people . 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 . for smaller countries , lacking urban centers of 750 , 000 or more , only the population of the capital is presented .\ngcr affirms that a . ) no part of the rating was influenced by any other business activities of the credit rating agency ; b . ) the rating was based solely on the merits of the rated entity , security or financial instrument being rated ; and c . ) such rating was an independent evaluation of the risks and merits of the rated entity , security or financial instrument .\nthis entry is the total amount of carbon dioxide , measured in metric tons , released by burning fossil fuels in the process of producing and consuming energy .\nthis entry measures the capacity of plants that generate electricity by water - driven turbines , expressed as a share of the country ' s total generating capacity .\nthis entry includes a listing of significant political parties , coalitions , and electoral lists as of each country ' s last legislative election , unless otherwise noted .\nqualification , tenure of office and disqualification shall be subject to the same terms as are stipulated for a director under sections 10 and 11 of this act .\nthe maternal mortality ratio ( mmratio ) is the annual number of female deaths per 100 , 000 live births from any cause related to or aggravated by pregnancy or its management ( excluding accidental or incidental causes ) . the mmratio includes deaths during pregnancy , childbirth , or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy , irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy , for a specified year .\nun achievable targets . lack of bonus no motivation . senior employees make decisions downwards\nthis entry gives an estimate of all people ( adults and children ) alive at yearend with hiv infection , whether or not they have developed symptoms of aids .\nthe ratings above were solicited by , or on behalf of , the rated client , and therefore , gcr has been compensated for the provision of the ratings .\nthe portion of a company\u2019s after - tax earnings that is distributed to shareholders .\nas you transact online , it is important to be aware of internet fraud .\nthe deal\u2019s logic is based on \u201cour expertise and their scale\u201d , says mr munro . that sounds a lot like the rationale given for the original tie - up . so why has that been so disappointing ? in part it is because many big chinese investments in africa are negotiated government - to - government or funnelled through state development banks , says martyn davies of frontier advisory , a research firm based in johannesburg . in part it was timing : the global financial crisis put cross - border deals on ice for a while . and in part it was because two banks with very different cultures tied the knot after a whirlwind romance and needed time to get to know each other .\nthis entry gives the average annual number of births during a year per 1 , 000 persons in the population at midyear ; also known as crude birth rate . the birth rate is usually the dominant factor in determining the rate of population growth . it depends on both the level of fertility and the age structure of the population .\nthis entry includes information on a country ' s acceptance of jurisdiction of the international court of justice ( icj ) and of the international criminal court ( icct ) ; 55 countries have accepted icj jurisdiction with reservations and 11 have accepted icj jurisdiction without reservations ; 114 countries have accepted icct jurisdiction . appendix b : international organizations and groups\nthis entry provides the mean ( average ) age of mothers at the birth of their first child . it is a useful indicator for gauging the success of family planning programs aiming to reduce maternal mortality , increase contraceptive use \u2013 particularly among married and unmarried adolescents , delay age at first marriage , and improve the health of newborns .\nthis entry gives the dollar value for the stock of all financial assets that are available to the central monetary authority for use in meeting a country ' s balance of payments needs as of the end - 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{"id": 53836, "summary": [{"text": "north west aviation transport company vyborg ( russian : \u0441\u0435\u0432\u0435\u0440\u043e-\u0437\u0430\u043f\u0430\u0434\u043d\u0430\u044f \u0430\u0432\u0438\u0430\u0446\u0438\u043e\u043d\u043d\u0430\u044f \u0442\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043f\u043e\u0440\u0442\u043d\u0430\u044f \u043a\u043e\u043c\u043f\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044f \u00ab \u0432\u044b\u0431\u043e\u0440\u0433 \u00bb ) was an airline based in saint petersburg , russia , operating chartered passenger flights out of pulkovo airport .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the company was founded in 2002 and operated a fleet of two ilyushin il-114 aircraft , a type of which only 20 have been built .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "in july 2010 , vyborg was shut down .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "its airline license was passed to solaris airlines . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "vyborg ( airline )", "paragraphs": ["vyborg airlines . airline code , web site , phone , reviews and opinions .\nif you are looking for photos of a specific airline , use this menu .\n) was an airline based in saint petersburg , russia , operating chartered passenger flights out of pulkovo airport . the company was founded in 2002 and operated a fleet of two ilyushin il - 114 aircraft , a type of which only 20 have been built . in july 2010 , vyborg was shut down . its airline license was passed to solaris airlines .\nvyborg airlines has taken delivery of an ex - uzbekistan airways ilyushin il - 114 turboprop , following overhaul and reconfiguration for flights in european airspace . the airline , which is the first russian operator of the type , plans to fly five il - 114s , including three new examples delivered from the tapo factory in uzbek capital tashkent . vyborg , a small town near st petersburg , established the regional airline to operate services from the local pulkovo airport . services to destinations in north - western russia will begin in september , with regular services to scandinavian countries planned next year .\nthe cheapest flights to vyborg found within the past 7 days were $ 958 . 78 . prices and availability subject to change . additional terms may apply .\nalthough you may try and resist the urge , you know that when the travel bug comes , there is only one way to get rid of it . thankfully , travelocity is here to help nip that travel bug in the bud with great deals on flights to vyborg . browse through our inventory to explore a wide range of cheap flights to vyborg to solidify your next big trip out of town . whether you are heading out on a business trip , exploring a place you have never been for pleasure or are bringing the family on the annual vacation , we have the perfect getaway waiting for you . in no time , you will be day dreaming of your plane landing in vyborg as you anxiously await to exit the plane and explore what vyborg has to offer . considering all the amazing local food and culture in vyborg , we won ' t hold this against you .\nsome people think that vyborg is the total contrast to any other city in russia . if you choose to spend your holiday in vyborg you will definitely not regret it . the architecture of the buildings is great and there are many memorials to many different nations : swedish , finish , russian and german . this fact makes the culture of vyborg even more interesting . buildings of different time periods give the city a certain charm . notable is the paul and peter cathedral which was built in the 18th century . you cannot visit the city without going to the vyborg castle . in here tourists cannot only be impressed by its great architecture but also they will have the chance to shoot with bow and arrow . from the main tower of the castle you will have a wonderful view over the whole city . in this city you can be sure to find a very nice hotel . in order that you won ' t loose precious time we recommend to follow the suggestions on the website www . hotels . ru . we will help you to find the best place to stay and we consider all your wishes and preferences .\nplease note that , due to space constraints , this menu includes only airlines of which 10 or more photos exist in our database . if the airline you ' re searching for is not in this list , use the ' keywords ' field further down in the search menu .\nwhen you are ready to embark on your next big adventure , travelocity will be right here waiting to open the doors to the garden so that you can go and smell the roses . when you decide to book and travel is entirely up to you , but don ' t wait too long because we have some of the best deals on the web and they won ' t last long . take time to go through our huge selection of cheap flights to vyborg to find the best deals that fit into your budget . if browsing on your phone while your boss isn ' t looking is more your thing ( we promise we won ' t tell ) , consider checking out travelocity ' s mobile app which allows you to take advantage of all our flights to vyborg without having to compromise your work computer ' s search history . if you are looking to save even more , you can easily save up to $ 537 when you bundle one of our cheap flights to vyborg with one of our hotels . so why are you waiting around ? 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{"id": 53837, "summary": [{"text": "mainbocher is a fashion label founded by the american couturier main rousseau bocher ( 1890 \u2013 1976 ) , also known as mainbocher .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "established in 1929 , the house of mainbocher successfully operated in paris ( 1929 \u2013 1939 ) and then in new york ( 1940 \u2013 1971 ) .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "although often pronounced \" man-bo-shay , \" the designer 's name is correctly pronounced \" maine-bocker . \" ", "topic": 19}], "title": "mainbocher", "paragraphs": ["mainbocher ' s last paris collections created a storm of controversy . just as later\nmainbocher ,\nspecial monograph issue of harper ' s bazaar , july 1967 .\nthe career of mainbocher discussed ,\nin the times , 14 january 1977 .\nmainbocher , spring 1958 collection : wool suit with a halter top of lace over shantung .\nmainbocher was not much concerned with the ephemeral nature of fashion but with its enduring qualities .\nmainbocher also created one of the first strapless ball gowns in the 1930\u2019s . later in the 1950\u2019s , strapless gowns became a common fixture in women\u2019s fashion making mainbocher almost two decades ahead of his time . so yes , we have mainbocher to thank for a lot of trends .\nmainbocher : great gentleman of fashion ,\nin harper ' s bazaar , june 1971 .\nmainbocher died in 1976 at age 85 . his association with chicago never faded , slinkard said .\nand established\nmainbocher inc .\nas a french - american designer of international reputation , mainbocher returned to new york with wide publicity , the first american celebrity in the french fashion world .\nmainbocher is really in advance of us all , because he does it in america .\nfrench businessman arnaud de lummen recently purchased the mainbocher trademark , previously never licensed by main bocher .\nreplica of mainbocher ' s new york city fashion hall of fame plaque . photo : deluxe redux\nmain rousseau bocher in chicago , illinois , 24 october 1890 ; adopted name mainbocher , circa 1929 .\nmainbocher ,\n[ obituary ] , in the times ( london ) , 5 january 1977 .\nmainbocher , fashion designer for notables since the 1930 ' s , is dead in munich at 85 .\nin 1961 , mainbocher business moved to the k . l . m . building on fifth avenue and continued until 1971 when mainbocher , at the age of 81 , closed the doors of his house .\nby the way , it\u2019s important to note that mainbocher\u2019s corset premiered 8 - years before dior\u2019s \u201cnew look\u201d . if you love dior\u2019s \u201cnew look\u201d which i\u2019m sure you do , then you can thank mainbocher for that .\nmainbocher put chicago on the fashion map . most of us just didn ' t know it until now .\njacobs , laura ( october 2001 ) , the mark of mainbocher , vanity fair , pp . 87 - 90\nmainbocher is really in advance of us all , because he does it in america .\n- christian dior\nmainbocher .\nthe columbia encyclopedia , 6th ed . . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nmainbocher frequently used red for ballgowns . this 1947 dress is fabricated in velvet and trimmed with beads and sequins .\nand established his own fashion house , incorporated as\nmainbocher couture ,\nat 12 avenue george v in paris .\nmainbocher . photographer unknown , 1939 ; the metropolitan museum of art , new york , irene lewisohn costume reference library .\nwith the headline : mainbocher , fashion designer for notables since the 1930 ' s , is dead in munich at 85 .\nmainbocher ( left ) shares his sketchbook with staff at the metropolitan museum of art , 1971 . photo : chicago history museum\nas a baritone opera singer , mainbocher lost his voice on the night of his big debut which subsequently ended his career .\ns , worn with coordinating bare - armed blouses . a mainbocher standby was the little black\nnothing\nsheath dress .\n27 . - 30 . navy uniforms waves uniform , united states naval reserve , 1942 . josephine ogden forrestal , wife of the navy undersecretary asked mainbocher to design the navy uniforms . mainbocher designed the uniforms for $ 1 . \u200b photo : deluxe redux\nmainbocher , fashion designer for notables since the 1930 ' s , is dead in munich at 85 . - the new york times\nin 1947 , eight of the new york dress institute ' s ten best - dressed women in the world were mainbocher clients .\nthere were other american couturiers working at the same time as mainbocher , mainly charles james and valentina . but mainbocher was the first american to achieve success as a couturier working in paris in the 1930s . and yes , he was born and raised in chicago .\nmainbocher is known for having a deep understanding of his clients which is why his couture creations were highly sought after . to keep up the exclusive nature , prospective buyers made appointments and paid a very high admissions fee . essentially , the mainbocher woman never had to worry about someone having her same dress . mainbocher was certainly not for the masses so even the most expensive department store just wouldn\u2019t do .\nmainbocher .\nthe columbia encyclopedia , 6th ed . . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nmainbocher\u2019s career as a couturier began in paris . he learned about what constitutes \u201cgood fashion\u201d from his years working as a fashion artist for\n2 . chicago history museum , ( 2016 ) . making mainbocher : the first american couturier [ press release ] . retrieved from urltoken\n\u201c making mainbocher : the first american couturier \u201d is on view at the chicago history museum from october 22 to august 20 , 2017 .\n\u201cby examining the steps taken by mainbocher to achieve great success as a couturier , this exhibition introduces visitors to the extraordinary career of mainbocher and invites them to get to know him as an arbiter of early - to mid - twentieth - century style . \u201d said petra slinkard , curator of costume . \u201cthis exhibition is the first of its kind , dedicated to the study and presentation of the work of mainbocher . \u201d\nf you think you know everything about fashion , you are probably asking yourself why have i never heard of mainbocher ? well for one , mainbocher cannot be found in stores . good luck finding it in neiman marcus or bergdorf goodman . fashion houses like chanel and dior remain household names because the collections continued even after the designer\u2019s deaths . mainbocher also never licensed his name since his clothes were exclusively made to order .\nin 2002 , mainbocher was honored with a bronze plaque on new york city ' s fashion walk of fame in the legendary garment district .\nthe exhibition covers his childhood in chicago , follows mainbocher ' s fashion career in paris and new york and discusses his major fashion contributions .\nmainbocher was never formally trained in fashion design , nor did he have an apprenticeship with a designer . he was completely self - taught .\nin 1934 mainbocher introduced the boned strapless bodice , and before the war forced him to leave paris , a waist cincher , forming tiny waisted , pleated and skirted dresses that presaged dior ' s postwar new look . mainbocher ' s arrival in new york coincided perfectly with the city\nthe duchess of windsor ' s wedding gown was blue in color . mainbocher called the color\nwallis blue\nwhich matched the color of her eyes . although mainbocher destroyed the dress design almost immediately , the dress went on to become the most copied dress of the 20th century .\nmainbocher was assigned to the intelligence corps and much of his work involved trailing members of a drug ring that was supplying narcotics to american fliers .\n' s loosely cut , boxy jackets and skirts . the corset that shaped mainbocher ' s last parisian collection was immortalized in 1939 by one of\nmain rousseau bocher ( october 24 , 1890 - december 27 , 1976 ) , also known as mainbocher . established in 1929 , the house of mainbocher successfully operated in paris ( 1929 - 1939 ) and then in new york ( 1940 - 1971 ) . although often pronounced\nman - bo -\nmainbocher , it ' s glamour , but with a sense of everyday glamour . . . it ' s so pure , so new .\nmainbocher ' s story is not only fascinating , but also inspiring . he carved his path to fashion greatness and in many ways did it first .\nchristian dior spoke for other fashion geniuses when he said : \u201cmainbocher is really in advance of us all , because he does it in america . \u201d\nlearn more about mainbocher below in a chicago history museum video and in a q & a with the museum ' s costume curator , petra slinkard .\nan astute businessman , mainbocher had learned the value a full two - page magazine spread when he was a fashion editor and always insisted on it .\nmainbocher demanded his designs were shown on double - page spreads so that one could not compare his fashion to another designer within a magazine ' s editorial .\nthe gallery\u2019s interactive experiences invite visitors to step into a designer role : create a mainbocher - inspired moniker ; flip through sketchbooks featuring fashion illustrations of garments on view ; and use mainbocher\u2019s preferred colors , fabrics , and motifs to design a garment that is projected on a 3 - d dress form in the gallery .\ngloria vanderbilt , who recently went into her own dress manufacturing business , credited mainbocher , who used to make her clothes , with influencing her fashion thinking profoundly .\nmainbocher ' s corseted waist , defined bosom , and back draping was an abrupt shift in sihouette and introduced the victorian motifs that were to pervade the forties .\nmary martin . ( \u201ci\u2019m a mainbocher makeover , \u201d the actress said . \u201cbut , \u201d qualifies a fashion insider , \u201cshe was only chic onstage . \u201d )\n\u200bmainbocher produced some of the most expensive clothes in the world\u2014more costly than christian dior . in the 1950 ' s , while dior dresses cost $ 500 - $ 600 , mainbocher ' s dresses were priced between $ 1 , 200 to $ 1 , 300 . some designs were almost as expensive than a rolls royce in 1955 .\namerican fashion : the life and lines of adrian , mainbocher , mccardell , norell , and trige\u0300re / edited by sarah tomerlin lee for the fashion institute of technology .\ni think some of mainbocher\u2019s influences are so far - reaching we forget from where they came . for example the beaded cardigan and strapless gown have become fashion staples .\n, the\nmainbocher corset ,\na nipped - in waist , radically altered the undefined silhouette of the thirties . this change , linked with the fame of his\nduring the second world war , mainbocher lent his designs to the american navy for the creation of the uniforms for the women only division of the navy , called waves .\nfirst time on public display , 100 - year - old original oil on canvas painting of hawaiian waltz dancers thomas rector and hazel allen by mainbocher . photo : deluxe redux\namerican fashion : the life and lines of adrian , mainbocher , mccardell , norell , and trige\u0300re / \u200b edited by sarah tomerlin lee for the fashion institute of technology .\nlee , sarah tomerlin , editor , american fashion : the life and lines of adrian , mainbocher , mccardell , norell , and trig\u00e9re , new york , 1975 , 1987 .\nfrom the \u201cwallis blue\u201d wedding dress of the duchess of windsor to the crisp nurses uniforms done as a favor to a chicago socialite , mainbocher commanded fashion headlines throughout his six - decade career . the chicago history museum opens its stunning exhibition \u201cmaking mainbocher : the first american couturier\u201d on october 22 featuring thirty pieces donated by some of chicago\u2019s most fashionable women .\n\u201cmaking mainbocher : the first american couturier\u201d opens at the chicago history museum on october 22 . read more about the exhibit and the additional talks and programs for veterans at urltoken .\na rotund , cherubic man with a thatch of white hair , who almost always wore a v\u2010neck cashmere sweater under his suit jacket , mainbocher was unpretentious in his speech and attitudes .\nhe resigned in june 1929 to establish his own couture house with a group of wealthy investors . he took on the name mainbocher , a combination of his first and last names .\nan arbiter of fashion , mainbocher created the most luxurious and most expensive garments . frequently inspired by fabrics , he designed with men\u2019s suitings and cotton ginghams as imaginatively as with silks and satins . unlike christian dior , who created a new silhouette each year , mainbocher\u2019s designs fused high fashion with function ; the designs were timeless and easy to wear for many years .\nmainbocher also created uniforms for the united states naval reserve waves in navy , white , and seersucker ; the girl scouts ; and nursing students at chicago ' s passavant memorial hospital .\nin a retrospective exhibition of fashions in paris last summer , several mainbocher dresses were included in a show called \u201ca century of fashion . \u201d it was a rare honor for an american .\nmainbocher was known for the understated elegance of his couture clothing . among his innovations were short evening dresses , jeweled sweaters , and a revival of the corset that anticipated dior\u2019s new look .\nmaking mainbocher : the first american couturier is at the chicago history museum , 1601 n . clark street , chicago , until august 20 , 2017 . dedicated to the life and legacy of mainbocher , this exhibition is sponsored by the costume council of the chicago history museum and curated by petra slinkard . it features 30 garments , numerous photographs , illustrations , and oral histories .\namerican couturier , editor , and artist main rousseau bocher left a legacy in the world of international haute couture fusing his first and last name , he and his couture house were known as mainbocher . three generations of new york and european socialites were mainbocher clients . from 1922 - 1971 , he i nnovated women\u2019s fashion , the couture world , and fashion publications . mainbocher is best remembered for designing wallis simpson \u2019s wedding dress for her controversial marriage to edward , duke of windsor in 1936 . powder blue , named wallis blue by mainbocher , floor length , with long sleeves and draping in the front , buttons lined the torso below the bustline . it was an international sensation . the dress is known as the most reproduced couture dress in fashion history .\nby the 1950s and 1960s , old guard mainbocher customers enjoyed wearing impeccably made classic coats and suits of wool , often fur - lined , in the midst of nouveau - riche ostentation . the typical ladylike daytime mainbocher look was accessorized by a plain velvet bow in the hair instead of a hat , a choker of several strands of real pearls , white gloves , and plain pumps with matching handbag . the integrity of luxurious fabrics , intricate cut , quality workmanship and materials , elegance and classicism , were cherished and worn for years by mainbocher ' s upper crust customers .\namerican fashion : the life and lines of adrian , mainbocher , mccardell , norell , and trige\u0300re / edited by sarah tomerlin lee for the fashion institute of technology . - version details - trove\nthe chicago history museum\u2019s latest exhibit \u201cmaking mainbocher : the first american couturier\u201d explores the life and legacy of the west garfield park native in great depth and detail . while his name is not as famous as coco chanel or christian dior , this doesn\u2019t mean his contributions aren\u2019t noteworthy . whether it\u2019s the corset or the strapless gown , you can definitely see a bit of mainbocher in your favorite garments .\nas a fellow chicagoan , i was excited and proud that the chicago history museum was able to tell mainbocher ' s story for the first time . what a significant contribution to the fashion industry !\nthe brand has not yet been resurrected , but it is a great question , as the owner of the mainbocher brand [ paris - based entrepreneur arnaud de lummen of luvanis ] will be at the museum on saturday , october 22 , to discuss the pros and cons of resurrecting \u201csleeping beauty\u201d brands such as mainbocher . the talk begins at 10 : 30 am and is free with museum admission .\nas the years progressed , mainbocher continued to design exclusively on a made - to - order basis , refusing to license his name . la galerie , a department in his salon , did produce clothes in standard sizes , a compromise for busy women without time for lengthy fittings . the reverse snobbery of the humble pastel gingham or cotton piqu\u00e9 used for fancy dresses appealed to mainbocher ' s client\u00e9le , as did refined tweed suits with subtle dressmaker touches such as curved bands or fabric appliqu\u00e9s , worn with coordinating bare - armed blouses . a mainbocher standby was the little black\nnothing\nsheath dress .\ntoo avant - garde . instead , he admired vionnet and borrowed her bias - cut technique for his own simple slip evening dresses in the 1930s . twenty years later , a very similar slip design was employed by mainbocher , produced in a signature elegant silk velvet fabric . from augustabernard , another 1920s french dress designer , mainbocher was inspired not only to form his name , but to use godets in skirts , and shoulder bows to catch the folds of draped bodices . frequent mainbocher suit treatments in the 1930s included short capelet effects or dropped shoulders widening into full sleeves . the designer knew his client\nwhile there is so much to learn about the first american couturier , i\u2019ve compiled a handy - dandy list of five 5 fast facts you should know about couture and mainbocher before you visit the exhibit .\nou can learn more about the fascinating and wonderful mainbocher at the chicago history museum . you\u2019ll learn all kinds of interesting facts during your visit that will give you a newfound appreciation for a chicago icon .\nmrs . ronald balcom ( millicent rogers , the standard oil heiress , with a penchant for indian jewelry , folkloric clothing , and historical costumes , combined with mainbocher , schiaparelli , and charles james ) .\na mover and shaker in the fashion world , mainbocher coined the now commonly - used term off - white during his years as editor at french vogue , and created french vogue\u2019s opening editorial eye view , which ran in print 50 years after he left the publication . as a couturier in the 1930s , mainbocher was first to impose a guarantee of purchase for clients who came to view his collection in the showroom . other couturiers followed . mainbocher moved from chicago to new york city , in 1909 , to study art . but his love of opera pushed him on to europe . during the early 1900s , the difficulties of world war i forced him back and forth between the u . s . and europe . he studied art and made connections in munich , paris , london , and new york . mainbocher began designing clothing for his female friends in the u . s . inspired by his success , he showed some designs to captain molyneux , a british courtier , in paris , 1917 . molyneux and he could not settle on a price , but on his way out of the showroom an assistant suggested that mainbocher apply for the fashion illustrator job at the paris outpost of harper\u2019s bazaar . from there , mainbocher\u2019s fashion career skyrocketed .\nmaking mainbocher : the first american couturier\n10 / 22 - 8 / 2017 , chicago history museum , 1601 n . clark , 312 - 642 - 4600 , chicagohistory . org , $ 16 .\ntens of thousands of school - aged children visit the museum ' s costume exhibit to learn history through fashion . perhaps mainbocher will ignite a dream in one of these young chicagoans ,\nadded smith .\nwearing mainbocher , i think you felt \u2014 perfect ,\nvanderbilt says in the recording .\nyou felt like sylph . there was nothing silly about it . there was no fringe . they were all smooth , you know , unctuous fabrics . they were just so elegantly , beautifully made , probably severely elegant . i felt that if you walked into a room wearing a mainbocher , you were a vision .\nlite trade in 1940 new york . no less appealing was the fact that mainbocher had designed the duchess of windsor ' s trousseau upon her marriage in 1937 . in 1930 , after several years as editor of french\nin addition to uniforms for the girl scouts and the passavant hospital nurses , mainbocher was asked to outfit the waves ( the women\u2019s branch of the united states naval reserve ) during world war ii . with this in mind , the history museum has scheduled two upcoming events honoring mainbocher\u2019s own war service and the uniforms he designed : a uso dance october 24 and a veteran\u2019s day presentation november 11 , free to veterans and their families .\nin the course of his 41 - year career in design , mainbocher would be credited with inventing or popularizing the short ( er ) evening dress ( 1931 ) , the strapless dress ( 1934 ) , a cinched - waist silhouette that predated the new look ( 1939 ) , the evening cardigan ( 1941 ) , and the sheath ( 1946 ) . these were worn by clients including diana vreeland , guest , babe paley , and wallis simpson , who donned a custom mainbocher when she married her prince . he was also admired by christian dior and isabella blow , but not by charles james . \u201cmainbocher , \u201d james railed against his rival in the new york times , \u201crepresents a rich , artificial , and purse - proud exclusivity . \u201d ( ironically , businessman arnaud de lummen is said to have bought the rights to both the mainbocher and charles james brands . )\nthe chicago history museum explores the life and legacy of an enterprising chicagoan who rose to the heights of the fashion world in its newest costume exhibition , making mainbocher : the first american couturier opening saturday , october 22 .\nknown for his elegant , understated designs , mainbocher also created uniforms for the united states naval reserve women accepted for volunteer emergency service ( waves ) ; the girl scouts ; and nursing students at chicago\u2019s passavant memorial hospital .\nmainbocher , mrs . loyal davis , mrs . leon mandel ( wearing a uniform by the designer ) , mrs . james ward thorne , and mrs . alden b . swift . courtesy of the northwestern memorial hospital archives .\nthe exhibition is sponsored by the costume council of the chicago history museum with lead corporate sponsor luvanis . for more on making mainbocher and the chicago history museum\u2019s programs and exhibitions , visit urltoken or call 312 - 642 - 4600 .\nmain rousseau bocher , the fashion designer from chicago who , under the name of mainbocher , was a dominant figure in the paris couture in the 1930 ' s , died in munich monday night . he was 85 years old .\nyou don ' t have to be a chicagoan or even a fashionista , for that matter , to be interested in how main rousseau bocher morphed into mainbocher . success , especially when it seems so improbable , is always alluring .\nmainbocher suddenly decided to channel his artistic sensibilities into the establishment of a couture salon in paris . editorial experience enabled him to sense what would become fashionable and to package himself as an exclusive designer to the wealthy and the titled .\nmainbocher was , undoubtedly , a snob , but one who inspired loyalty and devotion among his well - heeled clients . these women found pleasure , utility , comfort , and even value in clothes that were costly , built to last , and trend - free . as vogue put it : \u201cmainbocher sees fashion as simple , easy , unpretentious . it has a low voice . fits in . does not sniff at last season . yet it is completely contemporary . \u201d\nduring the early 1920s he worked at the american edition of harper\u2019s bazaar in paris before moving to french vogue as the paris fashion editor , eventually becoming editor - in - chief of french vogue in 1927 . the year 1929 marked his entrance into the world as a couturier . he left french vogue to start his own couture house . his clothing was based on his personal theory of simplicity - luxuriously draped fabrics and eveningwear cut on the bias . his final collection saw the return of the corset and nipped waist , causing controversy . critics of mainbocher said he lacked creativity . but what mainbocher lacked in ornate or over - embellished design , he made up for in his way of working . in an unusual style , he first chose the fabric , twisting and draping it before having it sketched by a friend , then finally actualized . the mainbocher customer was the epitome of high society . his most famous clients included gloria vanderbilt cooper , daisy fellowes , princess maria christina de bourbon , cz guest and barbara paley . the women who wore mainbocher were very loyal , often wearing it exclusively . despite all this , mainbocher came to an end in 1971 , when he retired .\nmainbocher considered his contemporary chanel too plebeian , and schiaparelli too avant - garde . instead , he admired vionnet and borrowed her bias - cut technique for his own simple slip evening dresses in the 1930s . twenty years later , a very similar slip design was employed by mainbocher , produced in a signature elegant silk velvet fabric . from augustabernard , another 1920s french dress designer , mainbocher was inspired not only to form his name , but to use godets in skirts , and shoulder bows to catch the folds of draped bodices . frequent mainbocher suit treatments in the 1930s included short capelet effects or dropped shoulders widening into full sleeves . the designer knew his client\u00e9le personally and designed for the lives they led , specializing in evening clothes . for resort wear he ventured into a mix - and - match ensemble consisting of matching top , skirt , bathing suit , and hat . slim , demure black wool dresses for daytime would sport white chiffon interest at the throat .\ndesigner : mainbocher ( american , 1890\u20131976 ) date : 1937 culture : french medium : silk , leather , straw , coq feathers credit line : gift of the duchess of windsor , 1950 accession number : c . i . 50 . 110a\u2013j\nif you want even more action , you can become a designer for a day at the make your own couture gown station . trust me , you\u2019ll have so much fun exploring the fabrics and patterns of mainbocher by creating your own gown .\n\u201cthe workshops of mainbocher , famous paris couturier , where you see seamstresses at work preparing the trousseau of the american beauty who will wed the duke of windsor at monts on june 3 . \u201d bettmann / bettmann nast collection / getty images .\nto get a sense of the mainbocher mystique , just listen to jean harvey vanderbilt , who was married to gloria ' s cousin , alfred gwynne vanderbilt , as she shares with exhibit visitors taped memories of visiting the designer ' s manhattan atelier .\ni have always loved the classic , clean lines of norman norell and halston , more recently tom ford for gucci , and designers who shake things up a bit like mugler , gaultier , and moschino . i have always known and admired mainbocher .\nmcconathy , dale ( 1975 ) , american fashion - the life and lines of adrian , mainbocher , mccardell , norell and trig\u00e8re , the fashion institute of technology , quadrangle , pp . 115 - 200 , isbn 0 - 8129 - 0524 - 5\nmainbocher designed for the most exclusive clientele including diana vreeland , actress claudette colbert , decorator elsie de wolfe , american uber - socialite babe paley , watson armour iii ' s first wife , jean schweppe , gloria vanderbilt , and the duchess of windsor .\npe dress itself , was widely copied . the simple , conservative elegance of mainbocher ' s style , feminine but not fussy , perfectly suited the slim , severe good looks of the duchess and wealthy women like her . additionally , she was honoring a fellow american .\nalthough he left chicago at 19 , he returned frequently for business and lectured at the fashion group in the 1940s . mainbocher returned to his alma mater , john marshall high school , frequently to talk with students and tried always to fit in a lyric opera performance .\nat 81 , mainbocher closed his new york fashion house in 1971 and died five years later . the fashion world lost its first french - american designer of international fame and the waves , nurses , and girl scouts lost a friend who cared deeply about their work .\nyou may have better luck finding mainbocher at auctions , but even still his pieces are incredibly rare . however , if you do manage to get your hands on one of his couture creations expect it to go anywhere from $ 1 , 000 \u2013 $ 2 , 000 .\ndesigner : mainbocher ( american , 1890\u20131976 ) date : ca . 1938 culture : french medium : silk credit line : gift of mrs . harrison williams , lady mendl , and mrs . ector munn , 1946 accession number : c . i . 46 . 4 . 1\nin 1939 , world war ii had forced the couturier to move his showroom stateside , and though he vowed to return to paris , he never did . the fact that only about 22 % of mainbocher\u2019s customers were american , combined with the new favor of ready - to - wear over couture drastically reduced his sales . but mainbocher left a lasting impression on the fashion world . as an artist , editor and couturier , his critical eye and passion aided his success in all three categories . mainbocher did things his own way , and wasn\u2019t afraid of what his peers or anyone else thought . on designing clothing , he said : \u00abi don\u2019t believe that dressmaking is an art but i do think that dresses are an important part of the art of living , just as important as food , surroundings , work and play\u00bb .\naccedance to wartime economies resulted in mainbocher ' s short evening dresses , and versatile cashmere sweaters\u2014beaded , lined in silk , and closed by jeweled buttons\u2014designed to keep women warm in their bare evening gowns . another practical wartime innovation , the\nglamor belt ,\nan apron - like , sequined or bead - encrusted accessory , could be added to embellish any plain costume . practically gratis , mainbocher designed uniforms for the u . s . women ' s marine corps , the waves ( navy ) , the american red cross , and the girl scouts .\ni am absolutely crazy about mainbocher\u2019s clothes . i think they are so subtle , the detailing is so extraordinary , and they are so unbelievably evocative of such a particular time and place and milieu and lifestyle , of absolute subtle luxury . you can really see why a client like\nmainbocher\u2019s rise was meteoric ; by 1932 vogue was writing that the designer was \u201ca new star in the firmament of the paris couture . \u201d from the start , mainbocher was clear about who he wanted to dress and how he wanted his work to be presented . he demanded , and got , double - page spreads . his approach , he would tell vogue , was to make clothes that were \u201ca friend to woman\u2014the kind of friend you can see again and again and not get sick of . \u201d they were , he said , \u201cintensely wearable , but have great gaiety and mystery , too . \u201d though unafraid of prints or color , it was his elevation of the humble in the form of decorative cardigans for evening and his concealment of luxury \u00e0 la fur - lined coats that made signature statements . mainbocher wasn\u2019t a minimalist , at least not in the sense that the word is used today , though he can be placed on a continuum that includes designers such as norman norell , halston , and perhaps bottega veneta\u2019s tomas maier . \u201cseverely elegant\u201d is the phrase client jean harvey vanderbilt used to describe mainbocher\u2019s spare , sharply edited designs .\nmain rousseau bocher ( 1890\u20131976 ) grew up in a modest home on chicago\u2019s west side . educated at john marshall high school and the lewis institute ( a precursor to the illinois institute of technology ) , mainbocher transformed his interest in the arts into a fashion empire serving royalty , hollywood icons and the social elite . as stated on his plaque on new york\u2019s fashion walk of fame , \u201cmainbocher was known for the understated elegance of his couture clothing . among his innovations were short evening dresses , jeweled sweaters , and a revival of the corset that anticipated dior\u2019s new look . \u201d\nknown as the designer of wallis simpson\u2019s dress when she married the duke of windsor in 1937 , main rousseau bocher was the first american couturier in paris . his story and work is the subject of the \u201c making mainbocher : the first american couturier \u201d exhibition at the chicago history museum .\nmost famous for designing the wedding dress of the duchess of windsor in 1937 , mainbocher balanced his elite brand by creating uniforms for the navy w . a . v . e . s . during world war ii , the girl scouts of america and nursing students at chicago\u2019s passavant memorial hospital .\ni believe that it was mainbocher\u2019s upbringing that helped enable him to achieve the level of success he did . not having come from a wealthy family meant he had to work hard for everything he achieved and he needed to be smart and flexible in achieving his goals . becoming a couturier requires a great amount of skill and creative talent . haute couture is a complex system of industry standards and social mores . what is most impressive about mainbocher\u2019s path is that he was an american working in the french system and then went on to adhere to the same process in the united states later .\nthe snob appeal of patronizing an american couturier with a french sounding name\u2014extremely successful in paris for a decade before his arrival in the united states\u2014appealed to the socially \u00e9lite trade in 1940 new york . no less appealing was the fact that mainbocher had designed the duchess of windsor ' s trousseau upon her marriage in 1937 . in 1930 , after several years as editor of french vogue , mainbocher suddenly decided to channel his artistic sensibilities into the establishment of a couture salon in paris . editorial experience enabled him to sense what would become fashionable and to package himself as an exclusive designer to the wealthy and the titled .\nwith each garment in the exhibit , visitors travel through time and get a firsthand look at the couture of the 1930\u2019s through the 60\u2019s . each piece whether it be the gown worn by mrs armour watson iii or the uniforms from the girl scouts of america revealed mainbocher\u2019s astute attention to detail and quality .\ndesigner : mainbocher ( american , 1890\u20131976 ) date : 1946 culture : american medium : wool credit line : brooklyn museum costume collection at the metropolitan museum of art , gift of the brooklyn museum , 2009 ; gift of arturo and paul peralta - ramos , 1954 accession number : 2009 . 300 . 169\nhis philosophy was rooted in simplicity and sophistication . i think , in many cases , less is more when it comes to mainbocher ' s designs , ' ' she said .\nhe ' s the designer that had great impact , but many people don ' t know who he is . ' '\nmainbocher still kept busy even during the war . he designed uniforms for girl scouts , the red cross , and other military services . instead of floor length gowns , his dresses featured shorter hemlines . during this time , shorter evening dresses became the mainstay throughout all designer collections due to the strict fabric regulations .\nthe chicago history museum\u2019s mission is to share chicago\u2019s stories . mainbocher\u2019s biography had not yet been told through an exhibition and so it seemed like a good fit for us at this time . his story is multifaceted and in my opinion , fascinating . i\u2019m thrilled that we get to share it with them now .\n* correction : this post has been amended to correctly reflect the names of mainbocher ' s best - known clients as identified by exhibit curator petra slinkard . several of those mentioned used their husband ' s names , hence were distinguished simply by the title\nmrs . ,\nwhich has now been supplied .\npetra slinkard , chicago history museum curator of costumes , said ,\none of the things that most impressed me about mainbocher was that he was always a west sider at heart . this man was a chicago - born designer , artist , editor and patriot . he never distanced himself from our city .\nin 1934 mainbocher introduced the boned strapless bodice , and before the war forced him to leave paris , a waist cincher , forming tiny waisted , pleated and skirted dresses that presaged dior ' s postwar new look . mainbocher ' s arrival in new york coincided perfectly with the city \u00e9lite ' s love for french couture , for though he epitomized it , he satisfied their patriotism because he was actually an american . society matrons such as c . z . guest and the vanderbilts , and stage actresses such as mary martin , avidly patronized this\nmost expensive custom dressmaker\nwho made women look and feel exquisitely well - bred .\ndesigner : mainbocher ( american , 1890\u20131976 ) date : 1950 culture : american medium : silk , metal credit line : brooklyn museum costume collection at the metropolitan museum of art , gift of the brooklyn museum , 2009 ; gift of arturo and paul peralta - ramos , 1954 accession number : 2009 . 300 . 173\nfashion was the focus at the opening - night gala oct . 21 of\nmaking mainbocher : the first american couturier\npresented by the costume council of the chicago history museum . over 200 stylish partygoers attended the event at the museum to celebrate the life and work of chicago - born designer main rousseau bocher .\nin addition to his custom order collections , mainbocher also designed costumes for the stage . among the stars he dressed were mary martin in \u201cthe sound of music , \u201d irene worth in \u201ctiny alice , \u201d ethel merman in \u201ccall me madam , \u201d rosalind russell in \u201cwonderful town\u201d and katherine cornell in \u201cthe prescott papers . \u201d\nfrom the start , mainbocher specialized in simple , conservative , elegant , and extremely expensive fashions , the luxury of cut , materials , and workmanship that could only be recognized by those in the know . most importantly , the clothes , exquisitely finished inside and out , gave self - confidence to the women who wore them .\nmainbocher had a design philosophy rooted in elegance and sophistication which became apparent in each of his garments . he remains an iconic figure in the world of fashion and his legacy cannot be ignored . not one to overlook such an iconic figure , we have the chicago history museum to thank for breathing more life into his story .\nas the years progressed , mainbocher continued to design exclusively on a made - to - order basis , refusing to license his name . la galerie , a department in his salon , did produce clothes in standard sizes , a compromise for busy women without time for lengthy fittings . the reverse snobbery of the humble pastel gingham or cotton piqu\nmainbocher located his salon on the third floor on a quiet residential street in paris . unlike other couturiers , he established a \u201ccaution\u201d\u2013a fee to see the designs ; this fee was applied to any orders clients placed . this reduced copying by other designers , manufacturers , and retailers . his business flourished , and he bought out his original investors .\nwhile mainbocher did use some japanese - like kimonos as eveningwear during this period , his hallmark was nonaggressive , not exaggerated or period dressing . a touch of labor - intensive luxury would be bestowed by all - over sequins on an evening jacket or on a bare top worn discreetly under a jacket . the grayish - blue ,\nwallis blue ,\nof the duchess of windsor ' s wedding dress , as well as the long , fluid cr\u00eape dress itself , was widely copied . the simple , conservative elegance of mainbocher ' s style , feminine but not fussy , perfectly suited the slim , severe good looks of the duchess and wealthy women like her . additionally , she was honoring a fellow american .\ndesigned to keep women warm in their bare evening gowns . another practical wartime innovation , the\nglamor belt ,\nan apron - like , sequined or bead - encrusted accessory , could be added to embellish any plain costume . practically gratis , mainbocher designed uniforms for the u . s . women ' s marine corps , the waves ( navy ) , the american\nn what must be one of most intriguingly messaged wedding looks of all time , simpson wore a silk crepe dress designed for her by mainbocher , an american couturier working in paris at the time . the dress was dyed \u2018wallis blue\u2019 , a pale duck egg shade which the designer coined especially to match his client\u2019s eyes - white was obviously not an option , but . . .\nmainbocher closed his couture house in 1939 as the germans moved into france . he returned to the united states and opened a small salon in new york city . many of his paris customers had been americans , so it wasn\u2019t a surprise that his first collection was wildly successful . he moved to a new , larger salon near tiffany & co . on 57th street in manhattan .\non friday , october 21 , the costume council will present the exhibition\u2019s opening gala , worthy of the elegance of mainbocher . kristin noelle smith serves as costume council chair and benefit co - chairs are nancy connelley , marci holzer , and mary shearson . chicago\u2019s chicest will have a preview tour of the exhibition , hear remarks by petra slinkard and enjoy dinner and dancing at the museum .\nfollow the trajectory of mainbocher\u2019s life throughout the exhibition , discovering his bold career choices and unrelenting ambition that guided him through work in chicago , paris and new york . exhibition highlights include a 1937 suit identical to one selected by the duchess for her trousseau , a stunning strapless ball gown worn by mrs . watson armour iii , two items donated by the couturier and samples of his uniforms .\nhen we think of the fashion capitals of the world we think of new york , paris , and milan . as a fashion lover in chicago , it always disappoints me that chicago is not part of such a prestigious group . however , chicago is home to a very iconic figure in fashion and chances are you have never heard of him . meet mainbocher , the first american couturier .\nit was a time of grandeur and mainbocher ( he ran his name together for his label , in the manner of other reigning couturiers such as louiseboulanger and augustabernard ) startled by his simplicity . he made short evening dresses instead of long ones , he designed cloth coats to wear at night instead of furs and he used peasantlike checked cottons for grand evening dresses . he became the rage of paris .\nhow a man from east garfield park ( a 1940 new yorker profile described him growing up on\nthe unfashionable west side of chicago\n) found himself dressing some of the world ' s most notable women , first in 1930s paris and then for decades in new york , is the theme of the new exhibit at the chicago history museum :\nmaking mainbocher : the first american couturier .\n\u201c making mainbocher , \u201d a new exhibition opening in chicago tomorrow , is a long - overdue hometown homage to an autodidactic designer , main rousseau bocher , who created exquisite designs for the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me . if his outlook wasn\u2019t particularly democratic , bocher\u2019s life was a rather splendid example of the american dream , which we are hearing so much about this election season , and bears a brief retelling .\nainbocher was a trendsetter in more ways than one . one of his most iconic yet controversial creations was the \u201cmainbocher corset\u201d it dramatically pulled in the waist and altered an undefined silhouette creating a defined bosom . his last and final parisian collection featured the iconic yet controversial piece . he was a little ahead of his time by accentuating the figure of a woman in the 1930\u2019s , so the controversy is understandable .\nwhile mainbocher did use some japanese - like kimonos as eveningwear during this period , his hallmark was nonaggressive , not exaggerated or period dressing . a touch of labor - intensive luxury would be bestowed by all - over sequins on an evening jacket or on a bare top worn discreetly under a jacket . the grayish - blue ,\nwallis blue ,\nof the duchess of windsor ' s wedding dress , as well as the long , fluid cr\nmrs . winston guest . ( c . z . , wife of the dashing sportsman . lambert introduced the outdoorsy guest to mainbocher , a match that proved to be as mutually inspiring as the enduring one he enjoyed with the duchess of windsor . \u201cin main , c . z . was so understated that when she went to spain they didn\u2019t understand her at all , \u201d recalls a fashion editor . \u201cthey thought she dressed like a governess . \u201d )\n\u201cmain bocher and five new mainbochers , from left to right : [ on sunny harnett ] silk surah morning glories\u2014pink and fuchsia on black , one of the few long dresses mainbocher showed this season . this has his famous bias cut , a cowboy fling of scarf trickling off the shoulders . at main bocher\u2019s , left , one of those short evening dresses that look almost too fragile to breathe on\u2014embroidered white organdy . over [ isabelle albonico\u2019s ] arm , a short red faille coat . the coat half - hidden by this one [ on anne st . marie ] is fitted white cotton , with a dotty pink - and - white lining . the other dots\u2014mauve on white\u2014belong to one of the famous mainbocher suit blouses , and account for much of the charm of the mauve jersey suit in the foreground [ on dorothy mcgowan ] . finally , a cashmere dress with its own flick of jacket in white and yellow checks . the coiffures by kenneth of lily dach\u00e9 . \u201d\nat the close of the 40s , lambert improvised a \u201cbest - dressed fashion professionals\u201d list : the flamboyant valentina , whose producer husband , george schlee , was greta garbo\u2019s lover ; sophie gimbel ( sophie of saks ) ; maxime de la falaise , then a designer at paquin ; and mrs . john c . wilson ( born natasha paley , she was a morganatic russian princess , mainbocher\u2019s directrice , the wife of no\u00ebl coward\u2019s lover , and the possessor , cecil beaton wrote , of an \u201cinstinctive and poetic beauty\u201d ) .\nthe costume council of the chicago history museum presents a first look at the exhibition at making mainbocher : an opening night gala , on friday , october 21 . the fashionable evening gala promises cocktails , dinner and dancing . the event is sponsored by the costume council of the chicago history museum alongside liz stiffel as presenting sponsor ; luvanis as lead corporate sponsor ; laurent perrier ; jewell catering and bbj linen as event sponsors ; and chicago magazine as media sponsor . co - chairs for the event are nancy connelly , marci holzer , and mary shearson .\n\u201cin actual fact , \u201d mainbocher divulged to town & country in 1967 , the poll was \u201ca publicity stunt for my paris house , \u201d orchestrated \u201cby the directrice of my salon with the aid of a helpful journalist . naturally , the top awards went to my own clients with a few others sprinkled in for verisimilitude . we did not take it all seriously at the time but others did ; indeed , it was a sensation , and it eventually passed out of our hands altogether . since then , there has been a stupendous escalation of the original idea . \u201d\nmainbocher , known for his sense of decorum , created a garment impeccably suited to the occasion . if his design seems conservative , as compared to the modern experiments of others in the 1930s , it was because he sought an unerring gentility . he held decoration to a minimum , favoring refined feminine forms ( petal - shaped collar , shirring , small embroideries ) . even the gloves were specifically designed to accommodate the wedding ring . while a defect in the stability of the dye has caused the dress to lose its\nwallis\nblue , it retains the willful seemliness of a marriage in world view .\nkristin noelle smith , president of the costume council of the chicago history museum , spoke of mainbocher ' s legacy .\nhe was born and raised on the west side of chicago , served in world war i in france and rose to become the first american couturier , one of only two ever , to be granted this label by the french government . . . . he was a one - of - a - kind , exceptional chicagoan who reached the pinnacle of design .\nhis client list included hollywood icons , socialites and royalty . ( he designed the duchess of windsor ' s wedding gown ) .\nmainbocher\nis usually given a frenchified spin (\nman - bo - shay\n) , appropriate for a venerated fashion house that dressed generations of a - listers , women such as the duchess of windsor , whose 1937 wedding gown in\nwallis blue\nis one of the most recognizable garments of the 20th century ; gloria vanderbilt , the jeans designer and anderson cooper ' s mom ; socialite c . z . guest ; legendary vogue editor diana vreeland ; and mary martin , the broadway star . but the name of the man himself was pronounced\nmaine bocker ,\nfor he was american \u2014 born and raised in chicago ."]}
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", "topic": 31}], "title": "jel sert", "paragraphs": ["jel sert , 1926 the jel sert company was founded in 1926 and remains privately held to this day . jel sert ' s first product was a gelatin dessert mix called jel sert , a name derived from combining\njelly\nand\ndessert\n.\n\u00a9 2018 jel sert . all rights reserved . terms & conditions | privacy policy\njel sert has implemented our employee recognition program to give employees the opportunity to recognize their fellow employees for the work and actions that support jel sert\u2019s objectives and principals .\njel sert licensing program begins , 2003 jel sert kicked off its licensing program by partnering with kellogg ' s to make keebler fudge shoppe chocolate freezer bars . jel sert next worked with dr . pepper snapple group to launch hawaiian punch powders and freezer bars within the next three years .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at the jel sert company , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the the jel sert company company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at the jel sert company .\nfor over eighty years , generations of families have enjoyed jel sert products . quality , flavor , fun and value have always been and will always be the guiding principles at the jel sert company .\nour onsite training programs provides expert instructors and tailored training programs , unique to jel sert\u2019s policies and procedures .\ncharles t . and lillian wegner establish jel sert in a small facility on chicago ' s lake street .\nthe jel sert company continues to stand by our commitment of providing safe quality food products to our consumers .\njel sert canada , 2007 jel sert headed north in 2007 and began selling freezer bars in canada . now canadian consumers can enjoy a wide variety of our fun foods including freezer bars , drink and dessert mixes .\njel sert is committed to investing in our employees . with the option to attend offsite training , seminars , and / or conferences , this allows for further individual development resulting in the development and capabilities of jel sert .\nthe pop - ice company is acquired , enabling jel sert to enter a new market that it eventually dominates .\njel sert company .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nservice awards are just one way jel sert recognizes our employees and how important they are to the organization . when reaching milestone years , jel sert celebrates the achievement and the loyalty one has given to the company throughout their years of service .\nnew employees are eligible to enroll in jel sert\u2019s 401k plan on the first of the month following 30 days of employment .\ngriffin , jake ,\nw . chicago sweet on jel sert ,\nchicago daily herald , july 23 , 2003 .\njel sert will supply safe quality food products to consumers by consistently meeting the requirements of our food safety and quality systems .\njel sert over the years has run promotions , but nothing of this magnitude .\nwe ' re having an exceptional year ,\nreports manenti , though he won ' t provide figures . jel sert is believed to have annual sales of $ 140 million .\nthe 401 ( k ) plan is a pre - tax retirement savings vehicle that is built on contributions from you and jel sert .\njel sert is committed to providing employees with development opportunities as we are invested in your long term success and advancement within the organization .\njel sert company .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\njel sert licensing program expands , 2008 jel sert debuted a new portfolio of licensed freezer bars in 2008 including soda pops with dr . pepper , 7up , orange crush and a & w ; root beer flavors as well as tampico and jelly belly flavored pops . jel sert also introduced diet snapple singles to go ! powdered soft drinks , giving consumers a new way to enjoy their favorite snapple flavors .\nwe like our opportunities with both promotions ,\nsays steven manenti , jel sert ' s executive vice president - marketing and sales .\nif you wish to purchase additional lines of insurance coverage , jel sert offers a range of aflac plans to help you with unexpected expenses .\ngallun , alby ,\njel sert wiggles into kraft - dominated market ,\ncrain ' s chicago business , january 22 , 2001 .\nthe jel sert company continues to stand by our commitment of providing safe quality food products to our consumers . in order to . . .\nkool pops / mr . freeze , 2007 the jel sert company acquired rights to the mr . freeze brand as well as the licensing rights to the kool pops brand from kraft foods . both brands enjoy a strong , nostalgic heritage that jel sert has kept alive and well .\nfrootee ice , 2004 frootee ice was acquired by jel sert and later introduced for consumers to enjoy in a fresh , new mesh bag package .\nthe jel sert company is strongly committed to making your child\u2019s experience on our web site safe and enriching . see our privacy policy for more information .\ni applied online . the process took 2 + months . i interviewed at the jel sert company ( san francisco , ca ) in january 2015 .\ni started working at jel sert in 2011 . they offered me the opportunity to be part of the team . currently , i am working in the shipping department . it is a very positive work environment . if you are willing and wanting to learn , jel sert offers you the opportunity to grow .\ni\u2019ve been with jel sert for 9 years and one of the best things about being here is that if you have an idea for an improvement , management will listen . if your idea is justified , you get to implement it . it\u2019s really a \u201cwhat\u2019s best for jel sert\u201d mentality that doesn\u2019t shut down ideas to remove roadblocks and headaches . jel sert is always looking for ways to improve and they recognize that their employees know the process and have good ideas .\njel sert ' sr & d staff provides any item with great taste and texture to help make a traditionally difficult experience into one that is enjoyable .\nthe jel sert company , \u201cmakers of fun foods , \u201d is a family - owned business providing our customers with high quality and high value food products .\njel sert is three blocks away from metra\u2019s union pacific / west line in west chicago . the quick scenic walk to our facility is safe and well lit .\njel sert selects qad erp software ; powdered beverages & freezer bar maker finds qad a recipe for success ,\nbusiness wire , august 31 , 1998 .\ncross training employees allows jel sert to be prepared for situations in which an employee needs to jump in and assist in order to keep the business running as usual .\njel sert employees are able to purchase our products at a reduced cost . it\u2019s as easy as putting your order in by tuesday morning and receiving it on thursday !\njel sert experienced growth during the 1930s and soon relocated its operations to a larger plant on 1020 south central park avenue . the company ' s success was due in part to the wegners ' fiscal responsibility , as the bulk of profits were invested back into the business . this enabled jel sert to fund its expansion efforts independently .\nthe jel sert company is seeking candidates who take pride in their work and are looking to contribute their unique ideas , skills , experience , and passion to our company .\nin efforts to increase students and parents interest in manufacturing , jel sert has formed programs with local schools , community colleges , businesses , chambers , and branches of government .\nwe are proud of the actions our employees have taken to support our safety initiative . jel sert takes pride in the safety achievements that have been accomplished over the years !\nof consumer healthcare matt ingemi discussed the capabilities the company came to develop in the decade after its new division was established , explaining :\njel sert has the ability to take a medicine or nutritional / functional ingredient and create a great - tasting finished product . jel sert can then take that product and put it into fun , unique formats\njel sert has partnered with west chicago community high school and college of dupage to provide local students with the required skills and knowledge necessary as they prepare to enter the manufacturing workforce .\njel sert believes our employees are our greatest asset and we will continue to do our part to provide employees with a work environment that is safe and free from potential safety hazards .\njel sert realizes the value of bringing training onsite . learning in a group environment boosts individual and team knowledge , refines processes and provides an excellent team - building opportunity for our employees .\njel sert gives our employees the opportunity to raise funds for organizations close to their heart through virtual fundraisers . you chose the organization and the employees receive casual days in return for their donation .\nhampson , philip ,\nthe road to success . a sketch of mrs . charles t . wegner , president of jel sert co . ,\nchicago tribune , june 16 , 1956 .\nthe jel sert company opened its arms for me in 2010 . since then , i am so proud to be part of the jel sert family . i started as a qa lab technician on 3rd shift and right away noticed that i was among hard working employees . the fact that every department works hard every day looking for ways to improve inspired me to learn more about this wonderful company . my superiors gave me all the necessary tools to expand my knowledge and cross train in other areas of my department . jel sert gave me the support by allowing me to take part in internal and external training which helped me achieve the dream of becoming the qc supervisor . jel sert is my second family that has watched me mature , gain knowledge , and be a better person every day .\nwe encourage employees to help support victims of natural disasters by donating to disaster relief organizations . jel sert has pledged to match employee donations raised through our company sponsored fundraisers to help those in need .\nfor nearly a century , the jel sert company has focused on the singular mission of making high quality , high value food and beverage products that help families and friends gather together to create lasting memories .\nthe jel sert company is based in west chicago , illinois , where over 1 , 000 employees share the company\u2019s passion for producing high quality , high value products that are staples in family households nationwide .\nheading into the end of the decade , jel sert continued to improve the sophistication of its operations . this was evident in the implementation of specialized software to manage the company ' s transportation and logistics functions . in 2007 jel sert continued to produce its own brands , making and selling more freezer pops than any other company in the world , and to focus on expanding production of privatelabel goods for other companies .\njel sert continues to reinforce safety policies and practices , educate and encourage employee involvement within our safety program . we are committed to our employees and continue to recognize and award employees for their continued safety accomplishments .\nthe jel sert company offers a great work environment to learn and grow . i joined the jel sert company in 2007 as a local area network administrator ( lan ) . as the lan administrator , i got to see firsthand how we virtualize our server room and desktops . i now oversee the computer operations group . one of the things i enjoy about working here is the opportunity to learn and apply new emerging technologies .\njel sert will match . 50 cents for every dollar you contribute of the first 6 % , however employees can invest up to 60 % of their pay ( depending on annual irs and required plan limits ) .\nif you are looking for a privately held , innovative , results driven organization that rewards and values creativity , professionalism , teamwork , honesty , and longevity then follow the link above to apply at the jel sert company .\nto promote employee health and wellness , jel sert supports and encourage all corporate employees to enhance their quality of their life through a continual process of lifestyle improvement and balanced living by offering our health club membership reimbursement program .\notter pops , 1996 otter pops\u00ae was acquired in 1996 , and is the strongest freezer pop brand on the west coast . today , jel sert produces and sells more freezer pops than any other company in the world .\neven though the opportunity to work remotely does not apply to all positions , jel sert understands that that trends are clearly moving towards embracing flexible work as a way of doing business , rather than doing business the same old way .\nflextime at jel sert is a work schedule with time of arrival and departure that differs from the standard office hours of 8 : 30 a . m . to 5 : 00 p . m . , or department hours of operation .\nbased in west chicago , illinois , the jel sert company employs over 1 , 000 passionate people who share our mission of making high quality , high value food and beverage products that help families and friends gather together to make lasting memories .\nthe trick for firms like jel sert co . , with a coupon offer on the back of packages of general mills ' honey nut cheerios , is to make the promotion as valuable as possible so that redemption is high enough to justify such a program .\njel sert will reimburse employees up to one - half ( 1 / 2 ) of the employee\u2019s eligible fees , of an individual monthly health club membership , up to a maximum amount of $ 30 . 00 per month provided the employee follows the guidelines .\ntypically , coupon redemption overall will average 3 to 4 percent . redemption of coupons on cereal boxes from outside firms can range from a mere half of 1 percent to 40 percent , says a source at general mills , which approached jel sert for this promotion .\nprivately - held jel sert has a top ally with honey nut cheerios . this cheerios brand in 1998 posted sales of $ 204 million , backed by an advertising budget of $ 33 million , according to information resources inc . and competitive media reporting , respectively .\nwyler ' s\u00ae / wyler ' s light\u00ae 2000 jel sert acquired the wyler ' s\u2122 trademark in 1994 . wyler ' s light , introduced in 2000 , is well known for its great tasting low - calorie , sugar - free products that everyone can enjoy .\njel sert prices their products fairly , and doesn\u2019t waste time with annoying coupon programs or lots of \u201cbrand positioning\u201d or tiring product extensions and product reformulations and redesigns that confuse customers . they are the anti - kraft , and for that , consumers should be grateful .\nwhile we respect your individuality , your neat appearance is important to our ability to maintain a professional atmosphere and leave a favorable impression with our customers and visitors . jel sert strives to be known as an organization where employees enjoy their work environment while achieving extraordinary results .\njel sert is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all applicants with disabilities , handicaps , or applicants affected by pregnancy , child birth , or medical conditions related to pregnancy or child birth provided the individual is otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the job .\nas a company built to manage our own mainstream retail product development and sales , the jel sert company has an unmatched understanding of what our clients need and expect from a manufacturing partner . from our trusted team of development and project management experts who work closely with our clients , to our ability to provide turn - key solutions , the jel sert company delivers an exceptional client experience with a high - quality final product . our west chicago , il manufacturing resources feature state - of - the - art systems that include the following certifications :\nin order to recognize the varied and changing personal needs of jel sert staff and the flexible work - styles present in today\u2019s workplace , we are pleased to offer a plan for flexible working hours to corporate office employees . please note , this policy does not apply to members of management .\nfor nearly a century , the jel sert company has focused on creating high quality , high value foods and beverages that help bring people together . as a proud family owned business , they understand that sharing a meal ; a treat or even just a quick beverage can be . . .\nmondo , 1991 mondo\u00ae fruit squeezers were launched by jel sert in 1991 . strong promotions and national advertising have helped it become a well - known brand in the juice drink category . with the advantages of convenience and recyclability , mondo provides more fun to children than the traditional juice - box .\njel - sert started making gelatine in 1926 , and continues on to this day , still family owned by the charles wegner family . it is an extremely focused company , but has expanded on its sugary niche by working with pharmaceutical products useful with healthcare . ( see the history here . )\njel sert has occasionally offered employees an opportunity to bring a brown bag lunch to an onsite wellness training or presentation over their lunch hour . this allows employees the opportunity to either learn how to take advantage of the benefit plan offerings , learn about specific health topics , or even healthy life style choices .\nwest chicago - based jel sert has a good deal at stake in promotions . it also will launch a modest rebate offer on the\nbabe : pig in the city\nvideo on packaging of its fla - vor - ice and flavor - aid . packaging with that offer is just hitting retail outlets .\njel sert employees are committed to giving back ! employee have the opportunity to volunteer at nifb on designated dates with their coworkers . this gives employees the opportunity to engage with coworkers in which they don\u2019t have a chance to while helping the food bank inspect , sort or package food before it\u2019s distributed to our hungry neighbors .\njel sert is proud to support the fight against ovarian cancer through knowledge and awareness . our support is in honor of those within our global community who have been affected by ovarian cancer \u2013 the survivors , patients , caregivers and the loved ones \u2013 yours and ours . help break the silence . . . talk about ovarian cancer .\njel sert offers an annual onsite free flu shot clinic to all employees . this is a voluntary option that is offered to all employees on a designated date each november . the only requirement is for employees to sign up prior to the event ! who would not want to get paid while taking a few minutes to help prevent the flu !\nbeginning in june , about 7 million boxes of honey nut cheerios , the third - best - selling cereal behind regular cheerios and kellogg ' s frosted flakes , will carry a 2 - for - 1 coupon offer on the back panel for jel sert ' s freezer bars - - fla - vor - ice , pop - ice and otter pops .\nby late 2006 , jel sert had forged its first exclusive licensing agreement with another manufacturer . the deal with unistraw international pty . involved the production of a unique line of straws that added flavor to milk during the drinking process . called sipahh , the straw devices also could be used to add pharmaceuticals , nutrition , vitamins , and more to beverages .\njel sert offers the best of both worlds to an employee . they are privately owned with incredible longevity and have a vision for continued growth in the future . they really care about work - life balance , and manufacture high quality , fun products in a safe , clean manufacturing environment . i like knowing i work for a company that cares about its employees and customers .\nthe jel sert company is a leading manufacturer of powder and liquid products , working within the standards and regulations for food , medical foods , dietary supplements , nutritional products and otc pharmaceuticals . for the past 20 years , our team has been dedicated to establishing an exemplary manufacturing infrastructure that supports the needs of some of the world ' s largest cpg ' s and pharmaceutical companies .\nin an august 31 , 1998 , business wire release , jel sert vice president of finance mike alger said :\nqad ' s mfg / pro gives us a fully integrated system allowing forecasting and sales to drive purchasing and production . the system integrates mrp , sales forecasting , scheduling and purchasing functions with financials so that we can achieve more efficient , cost - effective use of our resources .\nmy - t - fine / royal , 2000 in december 2000 , jel sert acquired the royal\u00ae and myt * t * fine\u00ae brands , both of which have a strong and lyal following . the royal brand , which includes puddings , gelatins , and flan , dates back to 1925 . my * t * fine , a premium cook - and - serve pudding brand , was introduced in 1918 .\njel sert will supply safe quality food products to consumers by consistently meeting the requirements of our food safety and quality systems . in addition , our company will continually review customer and regulatory requirements and establish objectives that seek to improve our products . employees will prioritize food safety and quality in the production of our products and be encouraged to offer their ideas for improving our food safety and quality management systems .\nby the 1990s jel sert ' s operations had increased in complexity compared to only a few decades before . like other manufacturing organizations of similar size , the company relied on computer software to manage certain business processes . in 1997 the company began searching for a new , y2k - ready enterprise and manufacturing resource planning software system that could handle functions such as production scheduling , demand forecasting , and inventory control .\nthe following year , jel sert entered the candy manufacturing arena when it began producing the sweet cred candy brand for the u . s . market . already popular in europe , the line included skateboarders ( wind - up action figures affixed to candy - filled tubes ) , as well as cuties ( porcelain dolls with rainbow lollipops ) , and wrist lickers ( hard candy on a wrist - mounted strap ) .\nin 2003 jel sert made plans to revitalize its brands . the strategy involved new packaging , reformulated products , and new product introductions . in addition , the company put more marketing muscle behind its wyler ' s light brand , joined forces with kellogg ' s keebler division to manufacture a new line of fudge pops , and forged a licensing deal with universal studios to offer on - pack promotions related to the movies spiderman and the hulk .\nsince its incorporation in 1926 , the jel sert company has been at the forefront of innovation in the food and beverage industry with an evolving portfolio of brands ranging from drink mixes and ready to drink beverages to dessert mixes and freezer pops . our beloved brands include otter pops , fla - vor - ice , pop - ice , kool pops , wyler\u2019s light , flavor - aid , mondo , royal , and my - t - fine .\nduring this time , new offerings were introduced , including a syrup mix and prepared cornstarch pudding . by 1941 growth prompted jel sert to relocate again , to a larger , 27 , 000 - square - foot facility on 6601 south sayre avenue in chicago ' s clearing industrial district . completed in the fall of that year , the new facility served the company well during world war ii , when production included a variety of dessert mixes for the armed forces .\nthey make a joke of the assertion that candy companies need to move all their business to central america to save on costs . jel sert produces sugar filled stuff , and still manages to make it in the u . s . while i am sure it is tempting to move production , it has not happened . it\u2019s funny that the overhead created by marketing and executives is never \u201coutsourced\u201d but the lesser cost of raw materials and labor is frequently shipped abroad .\nit is the policy of the jel sert company to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race , color , ethnicity , religion , gender , pregnancy / childbirth , age , national origin , sexual orientation , gender identity or expression , disability or perceived disability , genetic information , citizenship , veteran or military status , marital or domestic partner status , or any other category protected by federal , state and / or local laws .\nthe stock market crash on october 29 , 1929 , ushered in the great depression , wreaking havoc on new and established businesses alike . however , jel sert was able to prosper during this difficult period in u . s . history because its products , which cost between 5 and 10 cents each , were within reach of virtually everyone . it was in 1929 that the company rolled out its flavor aid line of powdered soft drink mixes , capitalizing on the popularity of this type of product that had emerged earlier in the decade .\nindeed , under lillian wegner ' s watchful eye the business continued to grow . by the mid - 1950s jel sert had become the third largest company in its field , with a base of approximately 75 workers , some of whom had been with the business for a quarter century . one of its employees was lillian wegner ' s son , charles t . wegner iii , who was learning company operations in the position of vice president . growth included new products , such as lemon - and orange - flavored drink mixes that were introduced around 1958 .\ngrowth continued into the middle of the decade , as jel sert ' s workforce grew to 800 employees . based on data from information resources , inc . , reported in the august 2005 issue of dairy field , the company was the nation ' s leading manufacturer of ice pop novelties for the year ended july 10 , 2005 , with a commanding market share of 49 . 9 percent . the next largest players were private labels ( 13 . 3 % ) , followed by latin specialties inc . ( 9 . 6 % ) , and kraft foods inc . ( 4 . 9 % ) .\njel sert ' s sales totaled about $ 140 million at the dawn of the new millennium . the new century was quickly marked with notable developments . in december 2000 , the company acquired nabisco holdings corp . ' s $ 40 million baking powder , dry - mix pudding , no - bake dessert , and dry gelatin assets , which included davis baking powder and fleischmann ' s baking powder , as well as my - t - fine pudding and royal brand gelatin . the sale was made in connection with philip morris co . ' s acquisition of nabisco , per antitrust requirements that had to be met in order for the federal government to approve the deal .\ngetting promotional space on panels of cereal boxes can be difficult , though the task is easier if the cereal - maker initiates the promotion .\ngeneral mills also likes what manenti describes as\nresidual value\nof the promotion . that is , once honey nut cheerios makes its way into households and onto the pantry shelves , youngsters can take over , nudging mom to redeem the\nbuy one , get one free\ncoupon .\nsales are up , but profits are much better ,\nsubmits daniel j . manella , chief executive officer , who was recruited for the post nearly two years ago , and subsequently hired manenti .\nstrictly personal : birthday greetings to keith magnuson , 52 ( coca - cola bottling ) ; bobo bojovic , 75 ; bob bailey , 54 ( bbdo ) ; crisis - management consultant dick starmann , 54 , and howard blumstein , 41 ( bdo seidmann ) .\nwhen kids learn brand names along with math , some say the . . .\n( starts with 1 or 2 letters followed by 4 or 5 numbers . for example : ' wb 8248 ' )\nplease call 630 - 876 - 4838 to learn about our process for donation requests and inquiries . no donation requests will be accepted via this web site . please allow 4 - 6 weeks for processing .\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 family of brands has expanded to include a variety of products that meet the needs of our growing base of loyal consumers . from those looking to indulge in a sweet snack or beverage on - the - go , to those seeking lower calorie or \u201cclean label\u201d options , our brands offer something for everyone .\nwe believe that our company\u2019s continued success is dependent on our ability to attract incredible talent , which is why we invest in the professional development of our employees and work hard to help each exceed his or her potential .\ncheck out our opportunities within our corporate , corporate manufacturing and manufacturing divisions below .\nwhen selecting an hmo , you will need to choose and register with your current carrier a primary care physician ( pcp ) from a list of network providers .\nif you require a specialist , outpatient procedure , or hospitalization , your registered pcp must refer you .\nthis ensures you remain within your hmo network . there aren\u2019t out - of - network benefits with an hmo .\nyou have the flexibility to see any doctor or visit any hospital of your choice , however , you will pay significantly less money out of your pocket if you use a doctor or hospital that is in the network .\nfor most doctor visits and specialist visits , you simply pay a copayment at the time of service . preventative care services are generally covered at 100 % , with no cost share to you .\nyou have a great deal of flexibility and choice with a ppo , and can manage your out - of - pocket costs by remaining in network .\npreventative care services are covered at 100 % as long as your physician bills your visit as preventative . for other services , including routine office visits , procedures , lab work , prescription drugs , etc . , no benefits will be paid until you have met your annual deductible .\nthe hsa is a bank account paired with your bcbs major medical coverage that allows you to save money on a tax - free basis to pay your deductible and other out - of - pocket medical expenses . qualified medical expenses that can be paid using this account include doctor visits , prescription drugs , chiropractic treatment , acupuncture , adult braces , and dental and vision expenses . you own the money in your hsa account and it is yours to keep \u2013 even when you change plans or retire . the funds can roll over from year to year and you do not pay tax on withdrawals used for qualified medical expenses .\nyou have the flexibility to use any dentist of your choice , however , you can manage your out - of - pocket costs by remaining in - network .\nnegotiated fees extend to all in - network services\u2014even to non - covered services like cosmetics and adult orthodontia\u2014and to services provided after the annual benefit maximum has been exceeded .\nout - of - network fees are based on the schedule of maximum allowances .\nthe vision insurance plan provides reimbursement for vision related services ( eye exams , glasses , contact lenses , etc . ) , however , you can manage your out - of - pocket costs by utilizing in - network vision providers .\nvision insurance is automatically given to employees , at no additional cost , that sign up for our medical insurance .\nvesting begins after 2 years of service and is fully reached after 6 years of service .\nyour designated beneficiary will receive a benefit to help ease their financial burden if you die from a covered accident or illness . accidental death and dismemberment ( ad & d ) provides an additional benefit if you die or become dismembered due to a specifically covered accident .\nemployee coverage in $ 10 , 000 increments ; maximum of $ 500 , 000 , not to exceed 7 times salary ; $ 150 , 000 guarantee issue for 7 / 1 / 2016 enrollment .\nspousal coverage in $ 5 , 000 increments ; maximum of $ 250 , 000 , not to exceed 50 % of employee amount ; $ 30 , 000 guarantee issue for 7 / 1 / 2016 enrollment .\nif you become ill or suffer an injury that prevents you from working , this form of disability insurance replaces a portion of your income for a defined maximum period of time .\nif you become ill or suffer an injury that prevents you from returning to work for an extended period of time , this program will replace a portion of your income for a defined period of time .\nltd benefits pays up to 66 . 67 % of pre - disability earnings to a maximum of $ 10 , 000 per month\nif you wish to start or continue your education for the benefit of your career , you can receive reimbursement for classes that improve your ability to perform your present job and prepare you for advancement opportunities within the company .\nonsite training offers employees the capacity to further build up their aptitudes and extend their expert learning while saving valuable time and maintaining productivity .\nemployees see firsthand how truly valued they are as a team member through the companies support of their development .\nemployees can be more focused and therefore learn better when they are away from the office . they will not be distracted by ringing phones , or be tempted to check their emails throughout the day .\nthere is the opportunity to network with others to find out what works best for them , what has given others the best results , or get clarity that our systems , procedures and / or policies are efficient .\ncross training adds value to the business , but also to the employee . when an employee has been given the opportunity to cross train and takes on additional responsibilities , it is a result of management believing the employees growth potential and professional development goals .\nan individual development plan assists employees in career and personal development . it allows employees to reach short and long term career goals and improve their current job performance .\nemployees are strongly encouraged to share their individual development plans with their manager in efforts to gain their support while working toward obtaining new skills intended for a future position .\nother wellness programs will be evaluated for reimbursement under this benefit on a case by case basis . other wellness programs may include programs such as weight loss programs , yoga classes , smoking cessation programs , and other similar programs that support a healthy lifestyle . programs must be preapproved by the human resources department prior to enrollment .\nwalking programs are organized seasonally based upon expressed interest . with our program , each friday at noon , employees have the opportunity to walk a designated course within our community . additionally , participating employees are treated to healthy snacks throughout the course of the program .\nour employee assistance program is in place to provide employees with assistance for personal problems ( e . g . martial , financial , emotional problems , family issues , substance / alcohol abuse , etc . ) that they may be adversely affecting their performance on the job and / or personal life . these problems do not have to be caused by workplace issues .\nthe eap includes a wide array of services such as behavioral health , work - life , health and wellness programs , basic legal assistance and referrals , financial guidance and much more .\nall employees will accrue vacation time from the first day of their employment . vacation is accrued between january 1st and december 31st . employees can utilize vacation time through the first monday following the new year\u2019s holiday however ; any unused vacation time that is not utilized by this time will be forfeited .\nvacation time is based upon years of service . the minimum amount of vacation time is up to two ( 2 ) weeks and the maximum amount of vacation time can go up to five ( 5 ) weeks .\npersonal days are to be used to attend to personal business matters . hourly employees receive 3 paid personal days per calendar year * ; salaried employees receive personal days at the discretion of their department head .\nsick days are to be used when you cannot work due to a non - work related illness or injury . hourly employees receive 5 paid sick days per calendar year * ; salaried employees receive sick days at the discretion of their department head . the only exception to this benefit applies to salaried employees working out of california . ca employees should contact hr for further information .\nall employees are expected to be at work during the standard office / department hours unless approval is granted for a flexible work schedule .\nin order to provide an enjoyable work environment , a business casual dress policy is in place as our dress code monday through thursday for corporate office employees with casual days every friday . this standard of dress invites employees to leave their customary business attire at home and wear business casual attire to the office .\nour employees are our most valuable resource . employees are encouraged and will be rewarded for a candidate referral provided the candidate is qualified and hired for an open corporate position .\nemployees generally will have their performance evaluated at the end of the fiscal year . the review date is subject to change . a performance appraisal does not guarantee an increase in pay . rather , it is conducted for the purpose of assessing work performance and progress .\nplease tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position by calling our accommodation hotline at ( 630 ) 876 - 4940 . please leave a message and a member of our hr department will call you back within two ( 2 ) business days . please note that if you are calling for any reason other than to request an accommodation to search or apply for a job , such as calling to check on the status of your application , your call will not be returned .\nexamples of reasonable accommodations may include but are not limited to ; making a change to the application process or procedures , providing documents in an alternative format , using a sign language interpreter , or using specialized equipment .\nas a proud family owned business , we understand that sharing a meal , a treat or even just a quick beverage can be an opportunity to create meaningful time with loved ones and good friends . in today\u2019s fast - paced , busy world , these moments can be few and far between and thus all the more valued . that is why we believe we create plenty more than just delicious food and beverage products .\nwe bring smiles to a summer picnic gathering . we bring laughs to a holiday dinner table . we bring joy to the local neighborhood lemonade stand .\nit is our pleasure to be able to assist in making these moments all the more memorable . thank you for allowing us to do so .\nadvancement opportunities . there are many things to learn and people willing to train and teach you . the people are nice and management is friendly . it is fast paced and going forth into pharmaceutical products is a smart move .\nroute 59 and conde street west chicago , illinois 60185 u . s . a . telephone : ( 630 ) 231 - 7590 toll free : ( 800 ) 323 - 2592 fax : ( 630 ) 231 - 3993 web site : urltoken\nprivate company incorporated : 1926 employees : 600 ( 2005 ) sales : $ 187 million ( 2005 est . ) naic : 311412 frozen specialty food manufacturing ; 311930 flavoring syrup and concentrate manufacturing ; 311942 spice and extract manufacturing ; 311999 all other miscellaneous food manufacturing ; 312111 soft drink manufacturing\nin time the company would go on to make pharmaceutical - grade products like pedia care pops for pfizer , as well as pedialyte for abbott labs . in the january\nformats that can ease the administration of any functional product to otherwise hesitant recipients . from gels to freezer pops to beverages\nby july of the following year the company had signed a deal with software developer qad for its mfg / pro system . the software , along with modules for supply chain management , financials , manufacturing , and distribution , was slated for implementation in january 1999 .\nin june 2001 , ground was broken for an additional 208 , 000 - square - foot warehouse complex at 444 charles court in west chicago . the new facility included docks for 28 trucks to load the company ' s freezer pops and food products , as well as 5 , 000 square feet of office space .\nupon the death of charles wegner , lillian wegner becomes the company ' s chief executive .\na consumer healthcare division is formed , allowing the company to serve the pharmaceutical industry .\nnabisco ' s $ 40 million baking powder , drymix pudding , no - bake dessert , and dry gelatin assets are acquired .\namerican dairy queen ; carousel foods of america , inc . ; coolbrands international , inc . ; j & jsnack foods corp . ; kraft\nhealthy proposition : despite low - carb ' s fizzle , better - for - you frozen desserts remain in strong demand ,\ndairy field , august 2005 .\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 - 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aid , 1929 the concept of powdered mixes was very popular in the 1920s , and led to the 1929 introduction of the flavor aid\u00ae line of powdered soft drink mixes .\npop - ice , 1963 the success of flavor aid in the 1950s led to the acquisition of the pop - ice\u00ae company in 1963 . pop - ice was a small company producing a unique freeze - at - home pop that offered the opportunity to enter an exciting new product category .\nfla - vor - ice , 1969 the brand fla - vor - ice\u00ae was introduced in 1969 , to complement flavor aid , and quickly became the leading freezer pop in the united states .\nbegan in 1970 by a group of parents whose children had been diagnosed with cancer . they came together to lobby for more research , and to support each other through the diagnosis and treatment of this life threatening disease at a time when very few children survived . today , acco is one of the largest grassroots , national organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents with cancer and their families . we are proud to be associated with the acco and the fight against childhood cancer . our efforts focus on promoting awareness and supporting advocacy programs .\nchildhood cancer is the # 1 cause of death by disease of america\u2019s children and each year there are approximately 12 , 600 children who are diagnosed with cancer in the u . s . in 2008 , we began adding the gold ribbon and acco information to our fla - vor - ice freezer pops packaging in support of the gold ribbons for childhood cancer awareness cause . this campaign now extends across millions of packages of fla - vor - ice , otter pops and pop - ice , inspiring childhood cancer advocacy and honoring those affected by the disease .\nin addition to this program we are active both on - line through social media and off - line at local events to provide support and keep people informed . we hope that through our efforts more people will become aware of our partnership with the acco , the resources this organization provides and the need to be actively involved so that we can end childhood cancer .\nsince 1995 , the national ovarian cancer coalition ( nocc ) has been raising awareness , providing education and dispelling myths about this serious disease . too often , symptoms go unrecognized and ovarian cancer is detected too late .\nlook for the nocc logo and contact information on every package of wyler ' s light products .\nthe nocc continues to expand awareness and education campaigns , and initiates new projects through the generous support of corporations , foundations and individuals . for further information , please go to urltoken , e - mail nocc @ urltoken or call 1 - 888 - ovarian .\njelsert has room for growth , really rewards hard work . has a very competitive pay structure . the company has a great diverse group of employees that works well together .\nonly that it is a demanding industry that requires your a game . this is not a place for lifers not willing to be competitive . you must keep polishing your skills here and not fall asleep at the wheel .\ninitial phone interview with hr , lasted about 1 . 5 hours with the questions ranging from my experience and work history to behavioral questions . at the end of this discussion the hr manager advised me that i would be recommended for the next interview with the next level up sales manager . that interview took place on the phone which i passed and advanced to the first in person interview . the in person interview took place about a month later to which i was then invited to the final round . the final round of interviews included four other candidates and was broken out into two sessions , one being a lunch interview . the vp of sales and two sales managers conducted the interviews and the questions from the vp of sales focused on understanding my work history and experience . these folks were all very professional and friendly ."]}
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", "topic": 30}], "title": "die gute fabrik", "paragraphs": ["road to the igf : die gute fabrik ' s j . s . joust\ndie gute fabrik is an independent developer that has no problem with having an identity crisis .\ndie gute fabrik was launched in 2008 and is based in copenhagen and new york city .\ngamasutra - road to the igf : die gute fabrik ' s j . s . joust\ndie gute fabrik is german for \u201cthe good factory\u201d - the studio sits atop a cliffside overlooking the majestic fjords of denmark .\ndie gute fabrik is an independent games studio that develops games which are hand - crafted , synaesthetic , offbeat , and personal .\njohann sebastian joust is a game by die gute fabrik . website made by pixelate . this site is best experienced on whatever browser or device you prefer to use .\nthere ' s very little ego behind the process , wilson and deneken explained ; the permanent and transient members of die gute fabrik pick the projects they love , then work together to get them made .\n/ view / news / 129376 / road _ to _ the _ igf _ die _ gute _ fabriks _ js _ joust . php\nmutazione , which was unveiled during venus patrol and mocatv ' s alternative e3 press conference horizon after several years of teasing by die gute fabrik , has been formulating in the back of nils ' mind since before he and wilson even met at the very first indiecade in 2008 .\nwilson , deneken and the rotating cast of collaborators who create games at die gute fabrik trade leadership roles freely . each of their major game releases were spearheaded by a different person ; johann sebastian joust is led up by wilson , mutazione by deneken , where is my heart by collaborator bernhard schulenburg .\ntelecommuting is a new issue for die gute fabrik ' s owners , but it ' s always been a trial for their development projects . the studio ' s collaborators are spread out across the world . programmer george buckingham is based out of london . composer alessandro coronas lives in sardinia , italy .\nnow , development on a retail version of joust \u2014 to be released in the sportsfriends bundle for playstation 3 and pc \u2014is\npicking up pretty fast ,\nwilson explained . die gute fabrik has hired the contractors they needed to finalize the four games included in the package , leaving wilson to polish joust , his own contribution to the project .\nmutazione ' s development is supported by a grant die gute fabrik received from the danish film institute all the way back in 2009 . the team has to\nburn on a low flame ,\ndeneken explained , until it receives additional funding \u2014 while games like where is my heart were well - received , they didn ' t sell enough to fund the team ' s other efforts .\nwilson reached out to game designer and artist dominique\ndom2d\nferland , who contributed art for the sportsfriends kickstarter project , to create visual assets for the game . wilson said he ' s incredibly selective when it comes to collaborators on die gute fabrik ' s games , but dom ' s illustrations , which depict baroque - era characters playing the game ' s soundtrack on musical instruments , were an instant hit .\ndie gute fabrik is a small games studio based in copenhagen and new york city . we take classic play forms from the past - be they physical folk games from the playground or adventure games from old consoles - and breathe new life into them with 21st century technology and our own sense of style and storytelling . we strive to develop games that are hand - crafted , synaesthetic , offbeat , and above all , personal .\ndie gute fabrik is an independent games studio that develops games which are hand - crafted , synaesthetic , offbeat , and personal . it converts classic play forms from the past such as physical folk games from the playground or adventure games from old consoles into 21st century games with new technology . its games include sportsfriends , johann sebastian joust , where is my heart , mutazione , r\u00fcckblende , b . u . t . t . o . n . , and more .\nthose two titles \u2014 just a portion of the team ' s full portfolio \u2014 have been well received , but couldn ' t be any more different ; one , a highly mechanical and lovingly illustrated traditional video game , the other , a display - free , all - physical sporting event . die gute fabrik hasn ' t pigeonholed itself as a specialist in a singular genre ; and they ' re not looking to , either . that fact is clearly evidenced by the next project coming from the developer : the quiet , painterly adventure game mutazione .\ndie gute fabrik ' s development strategy of disassociated projects and shifting personnel is not going to change , wilson and deneken said . the freedom they ' ve achieved has allowed them to explore new ideas without shackling themselves to sequels or a specific genre . as long as they keep moving , they won ' t run out of ideas . it ' s that very playfulness with design that led to joust ' s invention in the first place . it ' s what let them develop tower no tumble , a crokinole - inspired sifteo cube game with ties to the mutazione universe , earlier this year .\nit was a lot like that when i was with my danish colleagues in copenhagen game collective ,\nwilson added .\nwe were working on a lot of party games and stuff , and that was fun , and great for a few years . but at some point it was like , now i just want to make games with nils and a few other people in our die gute fabrik band , so to speak . whatever that is , that ' s what it ' ll be . will that be intelligible to other people ? i don ' t know . we ' re just going to have to try our best .\ndouglas wilson is a lead game designer and partner at die gute fabrik , a small games studio based in copenhagen , denmark and new york city . doug recently finished a phd dissertation at it university of copenhagen , where he wrote about designing games that embrace an aesthetic of confrontation , silliness , and brokenness . his games have been shown around the world , in venues such as the independent games festival , indiecade , and the museum of modern art . he grew up playing simple folk games , and also videogames like goldeneye 007 , mario kart , and dance dance revolution , and wants to help carry those kinds of experiences into today\u2019s world .\ndie gute fabrik experimented with making the screen a more mechanical part of the retail release of joust , but it never felt natural . the studio looked to one of it ' s older titles , button , for inspiration ; in button , the screen simply displayed a real - life action players had to perform before pressing their controller ' s button to win the round . it ' s a game that required its players \u2014 perhaps complete strangers demoing the game at an exhibition \u2014 to roughhouse in a generally humorous manner . to break the ice , the game ' s visuals featured fittingly humorous graphics (\ndumb , kind of stoner graphics ,\nin wilson ' s own words ) drawn by deneken .\nthe denmark - based studio , owned by joint founders douglas wilson and nils deneken , is far from unproven , having critically - acclaimed puzzle - platformer where is my heart and folk game darling johann sebastian joust already under its belt . later this year , the studio will release a mac , windows pc and linux port of the former title , while the latter is being bundled into the sportsfriends package , which met a lofty $ 150 , 000 kickstarter goal late last year .\ni kind of conceived the project , and was working on it back then , when we were meeting at indiecade ,\ndeneken said .\nthat ' s actually a really long time ! it was always in the back of my head , always developing that world , drawing backgrounds and shaping that world , and looking for people who would love to work on that with me .\nhe found that collaborator in wilson , beginning a partnership that would shape both the studio they founded and all the games that they would create .\n[ mutazione ] really is nils ' s project , it ' s his baby ,\nwilson said .\ni see myself as wanting to help bring nils ' s vision to life , which is really different from joust . nils was really there for the genesis of joust \u2014 i think i ' ve told this story before , but i ' m not sure that game would even exist in its current form if nils hadn ' t been there at this game jam , helping me explore the idea . but that game is very much , kind of , my game that nils has supported along the way . it ' s the flip relationship on mutazione .\nwhere is my heart and johann sebastian joust are two very different games with one common thread ; they were inspired by their mechanics , rather than their aesthetic world design .\nthat much is obvious regarding joust \u2014 a game with zero visuals in its current form \u2014 but slightly less evident for schulenburg ' s where is my heart . the world of that game , lovingly pixelated by deneken , is objectively beautiful . but it was where is my heart ' s core mechanic , a puzzle - platforming blend involving panels which players can swap to change the world around them , that inspired the game , wilson explained .\ni think that just shows the different interests ,\nwilson said .\nnils is kind of an illustrator and storyteller , right ? i think that ' s where his creative impulse is coming from .\nbefore the evolving adventure game mechanics of mutazione were put in place , the world of the game \u2014 a ruined , semi - post - apocalyptic swamp that ' s overtaken a once pristine holiday resort \u2014 was developed .\ni thought this holiday village would be the perfect setting for it ; i always wanted to drop a bomb on these , like , holiday resorts ,\ndeneken laughed .\nit has everything : a beautiful valley , a swampy region with a beach close by . it ' s a beautiful place , that ' s also a little bit \u2014 i wouldn ' t call it morbid , but it has these traces of our civilization . there ' s a lot of depth to that , you have the possibility for a lot of stories to develop there . it ' s a place that tells a story .\nmutazione stars \u2014 or rather , co - stars \u2014 a human named kay , who is transported to the game ' s titular world after a motorcycle crash . the means of her transportation are vague , layering another mystery on top of the world , as the player ' s not sure if they ' re in another age , another dimension or another reality altogether .\nthe world was cemented in deneken ' s mind before any mechanics took shape , he explained .\nin my head back then , it was always kind of this exploratory platformer game , in that world i was inspired to create ,\ndeneken said .\nsince then , it ' s really developed and changed a lot . it got less and less challenge - based , i guess , and more and more in the direction of , i want this to be a world you can explore , and find its different possibilities without having to solve puzzles to progress . or the other way , that it should not be too skill - based , that you don ' t have to control your character in this perfect way to succeed . it should be laid back , and relaxed .\nthe stories , lives and interactions of mutazione ' s mutant cast will expand over time ; not just with the passing of dialogue , but the passing of time .\nthe citizens of mutazione won ' t challenge kay in mortal or mental combat . they ' re major characters , each with their own stories . as kay , the player will get to know these characters , interact with them , learn their stories , their motivations and their schedules . they ' re also a colorful cast of characters ; they ' re all mutants who ' ve been physically changed by the cataclysmic event that has thrown the holiday resort into disarray .\nbut . . . but friendly mutants ,\nwilson explained .\nthis is not fallout .\nthat ' s not the only time that comparison came up during the interview . deneken emphasized how important it is for him to create a world where players can build deep , meaningful connections with characters on their own terms . it ' s a shortcoming he observed when playing a game he otherwise loved : bethesda ' s fallout 3 .\nobviously it ' s a really gigantic world so you can ' t ask for all that much depth from the game , but you get this place , this really scrappy town called megaton , and you have a house there ,\ndeneken said .\nbut aside from some few shopkeepers , you can ' t actually interact with your neighbors . i found that really annoying . sometimes one of those villagers would come to you as a player and would give you something , but it didn ' t have any background , and you didn ' t have any relation to those characters . they ' re really just puppets .\nthe stories , lives and interactions of mutazione ' s mutant cast will expand over time ; not just with the passing of dialogue , but the passing of time . the world will change based on the time of day and day of the week . characters will be at different places depending on their schedules , and will impart new information and carry out new conversations based on where and when they are .\ni think the main kernel for me is super inspired by majora ' s mask ,\nwilson said .\nthis idea of how can you make a place feel like a living , breathing place ? this idea in majora ' s mask that everyone had this schedule , and so forth \u2014 it ' s almost this kind of trick , because that game feels like it has more content than it really does . it ' s clever , right , because instead of needing to make five towns , you only have the resources for one town , so you do a lot more with that set of resources .\nthat starts weaving into the way you converse with these characters , how you find them , what mood they ' re in at this place and time ,\nwilson added .\nthat , to me , i ' d say is the core thing i ' m hoping to add to the core adventure - ish template . to make the world seem a bit more alive .\non the complete opposite end of the game design spectrum is johann sebastian joust ; a title that has built a following out of not having a visual element . the game is not suspended in an illustrated world with a charming cast of characters ; it manifests entirely in the physical space , its interactions occurring dynamically between real - life combatants .\njohann sebastian joust has gained a fair amount of celebrity among anyone who ' s ever played it . but it ' s never actually been fully released , existing and spreading only in various betas that have been distributed since the game first surfaced at the 2011 nordic game jam .\npart of the discussion is , it changes a lot , right ,\nwilson said .\nwhen you go from just , like , an exhibition game or art piece or whatever you want to call it , to a commercial product . that ' s both for good and for bad . the tough thing is the expectations change , literally just by putting it on a different platform . it needs to be intelligible to people who aren ' t part of the scene , or who haven ' t seen it in exhibitions .\njohann sebastian joust is a game that requires its players to possess a feral awareness of their opponent ' s intentions , ensuring nobody ' s close enough to dive at their vulnerable controller , jostling it enough to remove them from the game . that sense of self - preservation and battlefield assessment is part and parcel of the game ' s magic .\nperhaps the biggest question wilson had to answer while making the sportsfriends port of joust is how to preserve that magic while incorporating a screen into the mix .\nyou can ' t really imagine , like , you turn on your playstation 3 , select this game and then look at a black screen with music ,\nwilson said .\nthat ' s not what happens when you load a playstation . there ' s got to be some kind of smoother path to that .\nfor me , visuals become a way of framing the experience ,\nwilson added .\nthe idea is not that you look at the screen while you play , but that it sets the tone .\neach character is based on one of the colors projected by the playstation move controller ' s tip , providing players and spectators with a quick visual reference for who ' s still in the game . as the music shifts in tempo , so do the character ' s animations on screen . it provides data on the game ' s proceedings without busy , distracting user interfaces . it contributes more to the atmosphere of joust than it takes away .\nthe same philosophy applies to the sportsfriends version of joust . it is , in a way , wilson ' s method of building a memorable world on top of the one we live in .\nit ' s the same reason i ' m using js bach , and not just any old piece of music ,\nwilson said .\nit kind of sets this , slightly sillier tone , and the baroque bullshit kind of makes you want to act like an old swordsman or something . i think it ' s all part of this subtle mood suggestion stuff , and just looking like , ' ah , this is a product , it was worth my money to spend on it , it wasn ' t just slapped together .\nnot five minutes into our teleconference interview , the skype call between myself , wilson and deneken dropped .\nit ' s an increasingly common and frustrating scenario for wilson and deneken , who , until recently , operated out of the latter ' s office in copenhagen . after finishing up a danish ph . d . program , wilson returned to the united states to work out of new york city .\nthis is basically , we do this call every day ,\nwilson said .\nyou ' re getting a really good insider view on what it ' s like for us to work out of skype .\nthe team is happy to work on their own schedules , wilson explained , but he and deneken still try to get as much face time with one another as is financially possible .\nwe try to be clever ; like , i ' ll wait for if i ' m lucky enough that some exhibition wants to fly me out to europe , i ' ll use that for free plane tickets to europe , then we ' ll turn that into a work camp or something ,\nwilson said .\nwe ' re just kind of scrappily trying to do what we can . we gotta make it work , but i think we ' re slowly getting the hang of it .\nyes ,\nwilson said ,\nbut i don ' t know what the answer is . we were just kind of like , ' fuck it , we ' re just gonna do the projects we want to do , and that we ' re excited about , and it ' ll either work out or it won ' t . ' i don ' t understand what the alternative would be . like , we come up with some strategy to be the motion control studio , or whatever .\nwe were just kind of like , ' fuck it , we ' re just gonna do the projects we want to do , and that we ' re excited about , and it ' ll either work out or it won ' t . '\nour goal is to be self - sustaining ,\ndeneken said .\nthat ' s our ultimate goal at the moment , just to get to that point where we can just have a game out , and that can finance our next project .\nthe hope is that mutazione , sportsfriends and the pc , mac and linux ports of where is my heart will bring them into a more financially stable future , wilson explained ; one where they don ' t have to change their freeform development philosophy .\nbut it ' s difficult , it ' s definitely a struggle ,\nwilson said .\nbut we ' ve gotta give it a good try . i super believe in nils and his work , which is partially why it ' s this crazy , shifting cast of characters and collaborators . you ' re kind of piecing it together . we can barely afford to keep ourselves going . there ' s no staff of like , hiring a big studio of 20 people , or something .\nbut that ' s kind of okay , that way , because we ' re all involved in production work ,\ndeneken said .\nthat ' s really nice , we ' re not all just managing . i wouldn ' t actually want that , to have this big staff and run around , coordinating stuff . i just want to go in myself and do assets and stuff like that . we hope we can stay small , and release a successful project that can keep us going , and add up , and have a back catalog of games that will finance our work .\nsure , here and there we could contract an animator , or even hire one on a regular basis ,\ndeneken added .\nbut i ' m not interested in growth , basically . i ' m really not .\nfallout 76\u2019s todd howard : no cross - console play because \u2018sony is not as helpful as everyone would like . \u2019\nthis article has a component height of 95 . the sidebar size is long .\nand yes , we love let ' s play videos and live - streamers ! if you ' re looking for explicit permission , see here .\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 )\njohann sebastian joust is a no - graphics , digitally - enabled playground game designed for motion controllers .\nthe goal is to be the last player remaining . when the music \u2014 j . s . bach ' s \u200cbrandenburg concertos \u2014 plays in slow - motion , the controllers are very sensitive to movement . when the music speeds up , the threshold becomes less strict , giving the players a small window to dash at their opponents . if your controller is ever moved beyond the allowable threshold , you ' re out ! try to jostle your opponents ' controllers while protecting your own .\nj . s . joust is available on playstation 3 & 4 as part of the sportsfriends compendium . the game is also coming to mac and linux december 19 via steam and the humble store .\na compendium of four joyfully fun local multiplayer games for playstation 3 and home computers .\nthey already exist as playable prototypes , and have been exhibited around the world at festivals and parties . they ' ve received lots of honors and awards , including three indiecade awards and the innovation award at the 2012 game developers choice awards . most importantly , we know they ' re super fun . sony does too , and they ' ve already given us the go - ahead to put sportsfriends on the playstation 3 !\nwe want to take the current prototypes to completion , adding tons of different ways to play while keeping them simple at heart . publishers aren ' t interested in local multiplayer - only games , so that ' s where you come in . we need kickstarter funding to make this project happen .\nback us with $ 15 or more , and you ' ll get this package of four games plus exclusive rewards . and you ' ll make it possible for us to finally bring these games to the broader public and to you !\nthis is a game that people need to play .\n\u2013ben kuchera , the penny arcade report\njoust rides at the vanguard of a genre that ' s as old as written language , but entirely new to video game culture .\n\u2013griffin mcelroy , the verge\nj ohann sebastian joust is a no - graphics , digitally - enabled playground game that i designed for motion controllers like the playstation move . players try to jostle their opponents ' controllers while protecting their own . how fast you can move your controller depends on the varying tempo of the music . if your controller is ever moved beyond the allowable threshold , you ' re out ! the goal is to be the last player remaining .\ni first prototyped the game in 2011 at the nordic game jam . right after the jam , a large throng of people assembled to play the game for hours . from then on , i knew i had stumbled upon something special . over the past year i worked on j . s . joust on the side as i finished my phd , showing the game at exhibitions and festivals around the world . at this year\u2019s game developer choice awards , j . s . joust even won the innovation award , beating out heavy hitters like l . a . noire and portal 2 .\none of the design goals behind j . s . joust was to make a motion - control game where people look at each other , rather than at a screen . the kind of raucous experience i wanted to design was influenced by my previous work on experimental party games like b . u . t . t . o . n .\nnow i ' m eager to expand and polish the game ! the final version of j . s . joust will contain a variety of new play modes , music options , and adjustable settings - for instance , traitor mode . in one new music mode , i want to assign a separate instrument to each player , such that their\nvoice\ndrops off when they ' re eliminated . more generally , i want to allow players to tweak the base game system in a whole bunch of ways , so that each player community can find their own preferred ruleset .\nit turns out that j . s . joust is a little too weird for publishers . after all , what do you do with a game that has no graphics or single - player mode ? but i know the game is a blast , and i hope you ' ll help support a commercial release !\nit has that perfect mix of pixel elegance and stellar fluid motion , like watching basketball through mosaic sunglasses .\n\u2013marc weidenbaum , disquiet\n. . . like super smash bros from a superior reality .\n\u2013adam smith , rock paper shotgun\nbarabariball is a fighting / sports game for two or four players . players score by dunking the ball in the water on the opposing team\u2019s side but lose a point for falling into the water themselves .\nin addition to a wide range of tactical maneuvers , players have seven air jumps , allowing for unprecedented control and ridiculously awesome aerial combat . barabariball favors responsive controls , improvisation and tactics , and currently features three unique characters with a wide variety of attacks and special abilities .\nbarabariball has been featured at events such as the nyu game center ' s 2012 no quarter , the evo 2012 indie showcase , the tokyo game show ' s sense of wonder night , indiecade ' s night games , eurogamer ' s rezzed , juegos rancheros , fantastic arcade , wild rumpus and many more .\nshould this kickstarter be funded , i will continue development with an eye toward new arenas , improved animation and audio , additional game types ( team battle ! challenge mode ! three player mode ! ) and further balance and playtesting .\nthe barabariball team also includes richard and marcus terrell , as well as michael fisher on tabla .\nsuper pole riders will be an enhanced , extended version of my hit pole - vaulting polo game , pole riders . in pole riders , two athletic men pole - vault into the air to try to kick a ball , suspended on a rope by a pulley , into their enemy ' s goal . it ' s a no - holds - barred sport of launching yourself off your opponent ' s head , kicking him off his pole , and flipping the other guy into orbit with your pole . it brings the awkward physics - based controls of my single player game qwop to a local multiplayer battle .\nsince i shipped the original pole riders , we ' ve shown it at a number of parties and events around the world . it debuted at babycastles in new york before the web launch . it was at prince of arcade in montreal , juegos rancheros in austin , wild rumpus in london and san francisco , among others . i ' ve heard from a number of game developers that they play pole riders tournaments in their office , at places like maxis and harmonix . the more i watch people play pole riders competitively , the more i ' ve seen how it could be developed further . now i want to make an enhanced edition that can do things that were technically impossible in the web version .\nfirst , i want to make the game playable by four players at once , so that each game in the sportsfriends set can be played by a party of four . more players means more poles , which will place more strain on the physics engine , but i think a downloadable title can handle it .\nsecond , i want to have a number of arenas with more interesting geometry . in some , you ' ll only be able to reach the ball by vaulting into the air . in others , you ' ll have to work quite hard to reach the goals , which will be at the top of hills or at the exits to a greco - roman amphitheater .\nfinally , the most important addition of all : you ' ll be able to impale your opponent on your pole , and wave his lifeless body around as a kind of club .\nin the sense of creating true human connection , hokra shoots and scores .\n\u2013 jessica conditt , joystiq\nit\u2019s got all the fast - paced competitive teamwork and maneuvering of a game like nba jam .\n\u2013ryan rigney , wired\nhokra is a minimalist digital sports game . a fast - paced , competitive game for two teams of two players each , hokra features simple controls and minimal rules while retaining the depth that makes multiplayer games exciting for advanced players . like the sports from which it draws inspiration , hokra is engaging to both player and spectators .\nhokra has been shown at over a dozen events all over the world , from its debut at nyu\u2019s no quarter exhibition to babycastles , wild rumpus , and indiecade 2012 , where it won the audience choice award .\npeople have already had a lot of fun playing hokra at these events , but i\u2019m still working to make the game even better . i ' m currently experimenting with new arenas , including some with moving goals , walls that impede movement , and special terrain where players move slowly . i\u2019m also adding a super hectic 8 - player mode . i can\u2019t wait to get the final version of hokra into everybody\u2019s hands !\nwith sportsfriends , our goal is to bring people together to the same physical space to enjoy simple , spectator - friendly videogames . online multiplayer is great and everything , but there\u2019s nothing quite like gaming together with friends who are there with you in person , or competing in front of a cheering crowd . think back to those games you played at the arcade , or on the playground , or on your friend\u2019s couch . many of our favorite gaming memories come from local multiplayer games , and we want to celebrate that kind of co - located play .\nsportsfriends takes some our favorite aspects of popular sports \u2013 playful competition , performance , and spectatorship \u2013 and tries to make those elements more palatable to a broader game - loving audience . you don ' t have to be a sports fan or even a fan of sports games to enjoy sportsfriends . we want to draw attention to what ' s happening in front of the screen , between the human beings playing and watching .\nsportsfriends is more than your typical\nbundle\nof games . it ' s one tight - knit package of multiplayer games that all embrace a similar design philosophy . the four of us made our games around the same time , and we\u2019ve all influenced each other . by collaborating on one project , we hope to make something that transcends any of the individual games .\ndeveloping videogames is expensive , especially for console and for multiple platforms . games like ours that require joypads or motion controllers make the task even trickier .\nchief among our project costs , we ' ll need to hire two expert multi - platform programmers to port all the games . the four of us are primarily designers , so we can ' t do it ourselves . we ' re eager to get these games out to the public , so we want to hire programmers who can help us do this efficiently .\nwe ' ll also need a bit of graphic design and sound design work to help tie the four games together into one cohesive , quadrathlon - tastic package .\nthe good news is , sony likes the games enough that they ' ll help us a little on the back end and with marketing . but we\u2019re still far short of the funds we need to port the games and wrap them together in one package . the fact is , our four games don\u2019t look or play like most console titles . we need your help and support to get us to the finish line and to prove that , yes , people are interested in these games .\nby self - publishing this compendium , we want to show that the gaming public does indeed care about local multiplayer ; that the future of this medium concerns more than just fancy graphics , but also innovative design and replayability ; that sometimes , the best games of them all are the simplest .\n\u2022 we plan to debut on playstation 3 ( digitally via psn ) in fall 2013 , with a mac / pc / linux release shortly afterwards .\n\u2022 if you donate at $ 30 , you ' ll get alpha versions of the games shortly after the kickstarter campaign ends .\n\u2022 hokra , super pole riders , and barabariball require controllers , and cannot be played with a keyboard . we ' ll try our best to support a wide range of controllers .\n\u2022 for j . s . joust we ' re investigating sixaxis support and also wiimote support ( for the home computer version ) , but in the meantime playstation move controllers and bluetooth will be required .\n\u2022 due to bluetooth issues , native windows support for j . s . joust may not be possible . we ' ll look into it . meanwhile , for you windows users , you ' ll be able to boot your pc directly into a special linux version from a standard usb thumbdrive . we ' ll provide full directions .\n\u2022 right now we can only guarantee the playstation 3 version to the following countries : united states of america , canada , mexico , austria , belgium , croatia , czech republic , denmark , france , germany , greece , israel , italy , luxembourg , netherlands , portugal , slovenia , spain , sweden , switzerland , united kingdom . we hope to support additional countries too - stay tuned .\nsee\nrelease plans\nabove for technical specifications , platforms , applicable countries , and release schedule .\nall release copy backers ( no matter which version you choose ) will also receive a copy of jan willem nijman ' s unreleased tennis game , tennnes .\nmuch like hokra and barabariball , tennnes is a minimalist sports game commissioned by the nyu game center ' s no quarter exhibition . it features sound by eirik suhrke ( of spelunky and super crate box fame ) . jw has graciously agreed to donate an exclusive copy of the game in support of our kickstarter campaign .\nsure , there are already lots of tennis videogames out there , but none of them feel quite as good as tennnes . jw , co - founder of dutch game studio vlambeer and one of the minds behind super crate box , excels at designing game systems that feel\njuicy\nand are tweaked to perfection . tennnes is no exception . stripped down to the bare essentials , tennnes captures the elegance of tennis , yet is fun even if you aren ' t a tennis fan .\nin addition to everything above , early alphas backers will receive current alpha versions of the games . start playing now , before we ' re even done ! the alpha versions aren ' t thoroughly tested , but we ' ve shown them at many events around the world , and they ' re already super fun . here ' s some more info about each alpha :\njohann sebastian joust alpha \u2022 expected delivery date : mid december \u2022 requirements : mac only ( osx 10 . 5 or above ) , bluetooth , two or more ps move controllers\nat this tier we ' re also throwing in five unreleased local multiplayer games ( for pc / mac ) , donated by some of our favorite indie designers .\nqwopfriends by bennett foddy - race your friends in a game of precision qwop using dual analogue sticks . hop , skip and jump your way to victory across three events . based on the highly popular qwop for ios . requirements : for windows , mac , and linux . requires xbox 360 controllers .\nmiracle adventures in 2113 by noah sasso - - an experimental action game with one foot in the bullet hell / shmup tradition . players alter the trajectory of bullets using a mouse - controlled magnet , and attempt to dodge the inevitable chaos that ensues . requirements : for windows and mac . supports both xbox 360 controller and mouse / keyboard .\nboss battle ( working title ) by ramiro corbetta - a local multiplayer shmup boss fight in which the boss is controlled by a human player . a game for 2 to 4 players . requirements : for windows only . requires xbox 360 controllers .\nbackers at this level will also receive access to an exclusive series of podcasts that we ' ll produce throughout the development process . the four of us will go in - depth on the design process , explaining how we balance the games and what new features we ' re playtesting .\nin addition to everything above , backers at the sportsfriends forever level will receive a stylish t - shirt . wear your sportsfriendship proudly , for the whole world to see !\nbackers at this level will also get their name into the game credits . show your support and become a part of sportsfriends history !\neverything above , plus we ' ll mail you seven brand new move controllers , and you ' ll be able to put them to use with your early alpha build .\nfor each controller , we ' ll also include a special controller\ncharm\n- a decorative memento to clasp onto the wrist strap .\neverything in the sportsfriends forever tier and above , plus we ' ll send you everything you need to run bennett ' s and doug ' s popular mega - girp , a game installation exhibited at galleries and parties around the world and at venues like gdc ' s experimental gameplay session .\nmega - girp is a game played on four modified dance pads . it takes bennett ' s award - nominated web game , girp , and transforms it for public events and spectators , combining the game ' s cheeky physics system with physical , performative play . read more about it here .\nthis package includes four xbox 360 dance pads specially modified by us , a usb hub , and an exclusive full - screen build of girp .\nthe bluetooth hardware spec only allows up to seven controllers . that ' s why the normal version of j . s . joust supports 2 to 7 players .\nbut in early 2012 , doug , together with psmoveapi wizard thomas perl , prototyped a special 18 + player version of j . s . joust by networking together three macbook pros . doug also modified the design of the game to include a special\ntraitor\nfeature . it ' s kind of like j . s . joust with a strong dose of the famous parlor game mafia .\ndoug has since exhibited this special version of the game at several public events , including a raucous showing at pax 2012 . ben kuchera of penny arcade report chronicled the event in this in - depth account .\nbackers at this tier will receive everything in the sportsfriends forever tier and above , plus we ' ll ship you 18 move controllers , a full set of 18 controller charms ( see above ) , three charging stations , a wireless router , and the specially prepared j . s . joust build required to network the computers together .\n( note : you will need three bluetooth - enabled mac computers to support 18 players - not included in this package ) .\nbackers at this tier will receive everything in the sportsfriends forever tier and above , plus one of us will travel out to you in person to run the sportsfriends games for your very own private ( or public ! ) event . we ' ll even even bring 18 - player j . s . joust , as described above .\nto backers at the ultimate trampoline package level , we ' re offering everything in the sportsfriends forever tier and above , plus an erotic , physics - based wrestling trampoline game by bennett and doug , called get on top ( see kotaku coverage here ) . get on top pits two players head - to - head in a contest to see who can dump their opponent ' s avatar on the ground . thanks to a set of gyroscopes attached to the trampolines , you make your avatar jump by jumping on the trampoline yourself ! players also hold a move controller , which they use to control their avatar ' s arms .\nwe recently exhibited the game in public at gamecity , at the venus patrol training facility . suffice to say , it was a big success !\nwe ' ll ship you everything you need to run the game , including two specially prepared trampolines , the game controllers , and an exclusive build of get on top . a wildly fun installation for public events !\nnoah sasso has a background in audio and web development , and spent the mid 00s managing and recording music for the record label / collective kracfive , as well as paying dues working for clients like major league gaming and zeitgeist films . after several years developing game prototypes , freelancing and working as a game designer at nyc ' s this is pop , he was awarded a commission to produce an original game for the nyu game center ' s no quarter exhibition . the result was barabariball , a crowd favorite that has since appeared at festivals and tournaments around the world . his work has also appeared at the star pine cafe in tokyo , new york ' s knitting factory , vice magazine , pitchfork , the los angeles times , xlr8r and many more .\nbennett foddy is a philosopher at oxford university , who writes about things like new technology and medicine . but he is better known for writing videogames that explore rhythm , muscle power , and the immoral abuse of players . he is best known for the single - player web games qwop , girp , and clop , and local multiplayer games winner vs . loser , pole riders , fistmonger and now the new trampoline game , get on top . his games have been shown at the museum of modern art and the pulse art fair in new york , gamecity in nottingham and at the indiecade festival in los angeles , and nominated for an igf award at the 2012 game developer ' s conference . the free web versions of his games have been played by tens of millions of players worldwide . his games have been featured in wired magazine , popular science , and on the television show the office . all of the best gaming experiences in his life have been played sitting or standing next to another real - live human being .\nramiro corbetta is a new york based independent game developer . his work has been shown all over the world , including at the new museum , babycastles , the independent games festival , and indiecade . ramiro designed glow artisan , winner of the 2010 independent games festival award for best mobile game design . he grew up in brazil with a balanced diet of super nintendo , soccer , and surfing .\nthanks to all our fellow devs who gave us video testimonials , as well as the following people who provided footage for our trailer : johan lindegaard , robert meyer , gwynna forgham - thrift , colin snyder / gameifesto , george buckenham / wild rumpus , will smith / urltoken and matt broach .\nour biggest challenge will be porting the games to the playstation 3 . console development isn ' t trivial , and it ' s expensive . nevertheless , if we can make our funding target , we ' ll have enough money to pay programmers who have console experience .\nfriend of sportsfriends - a thank you on our website , plus a set of high - res sportsfriends wallpapers .\nrelease copy - everything above , plus the finished game for your choice of either playstation 3 or home computers ( windows / mac / linux for hokra , super pole riders , and barabariball , and mac / linux and pc hardware for j . s . joust , see\nrelease plans\n) . also includes a special copy of jan willem nijman ' s unreleased tennis game tennnes . ( note : the sportsfriends home computer version will be released a few months after the playstation 3 debut ) .\nearly alphas - everything above , plus early access to alpha versions of j . s . joust , hokra , and barabariball soon after this campaign ends . start playing months before the official release !\nsuper sportsfriends - everything above , plus three unreleased games by bennett foddy , noah sasso , and ramiro corbetta ( including a new version of qwop ! ) , and access to an exclusive podcast series with the game developers . listen in as we go in - depth about designing and producing all the games ! delivered early 2013 .\nsportsfriends forever - everything above , plus special credits in the game itself and a special sportsfriends backer t - shirt . wear your sportsfriendship proudly ! delivered spring 2013 .\n7 - player j . s . joust kit - everything above , plus seven playstation move controllers and a set of controller charms . because the more players , the better ! ships spring 2013 .\nmega - girp deluxe - everything in sportsfriends forever tier , plus extra special credits in the final game , and a set of mega - girp pads and a standalone , fullscreen version of girp . ships spring 2013 .\n18 - player j . s . joust kit - everything in sportsfriends forever tier , plus extra special credits in the final game , 18 playstation move controllers , three charging stations , a wireless router , a set of controller charms , and the ultra - exclusive 18 - player build of j . s . joust . ships spring 2013 .\nultimate sportsfriends package - everything in sportsfriends forever tier , plus extra special credits in the final game , and one of us will travel out to you to run a live sportsfriends event featuring the ultra - exclusive 18 - player j . s . joust .\nultimate trampoline package - everything in sportsfriends forever tier , plus extra special credits in the final game , and we send you everything you ' ll need for the ultra - exclusive foddy / wilson trampoline - controlled game , get on top . we ' ll ship you two specially prepared , game - enabled trampolines anywhere in the continental usa , along with controllers , cabling , and a build of the game . ships spring 2013 .\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\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 ."]}
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", "topic": 12}], "title": "standard chartered south africa", "paragraphs": ["in 1962 , the bank\u2019s operations in south africa were transferred to a subsidiary company retaining the name \u201cstandard bank of south africa ltd\u201d while across the rest of africa the name was changed to simply \u201cstandard bank ltd\u201d . in 1969 , standard bank merged with chartered bank , a british bank operating in india , china and australia , to form \u201cstandard chartered bank ltd . \u201d\nthe standard bank group congratulates mr cyril ramaphosa on his election as president of the republic of south africa .\nstandard chartered bank was formed in 1969 through the merger of two separate banks \u2013 the standard bank of british south africa and the chartered bank of india , australia and china . these banks had capitalised on the expansion of trade between europe , asia and africa .\nstandard chartered first bank in seoul . photograph : jo yong - hak / reuters\nearlier this year , standard chartered bank completed an initial review and proof of concept with thomson reuters org id to review their customer on - 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based standard chartered is one of the biggest companies in the ftse 100 although the group is relatively unknown in the uk .\nstandard chartered , international house building , corner garden avenue , ohio street , p . o . box 9011 , dar - es - salaam\nmaintain the highest technical and professional standard . a qualified chartered accountant with financial savvy , a strong background in financial , operational . . .\nbordeaux court , les echelons , south esplanade , st . peter port , guernsey .\nstandard chartered bank building , 6 john evans atta mills high street , p . o . box 768 , high street , accra , ghana .\nas a standard chartered platinum or gold credit card holder , you can now look forward to a host of rewards by using your credit card .\nemboldened by these developments , the standard bank of south africa , once again , ventured into africa by acquiring the branches of anz grindlays bank in eight african countries , including two branches in kenya , through its subsidiary standard bank investment corporation ( stanbic ) . to avoid confusion with its former parent ( and now competitor ) , the newly acquired banks were branded stanbic bank .\nthe conco group is africa\u2019s largest power infrastructure service provider with three decades of africa - wide experience in transmission , distribution and power infrastructure development .\nin a further step to cementing its presence in the francophone west africa region , africa\u2019s largest bank , standard bank has opened a fully licensed bank focussing on the needs of corporate and investment banking clients in abidjan , c\u00f4te d\u2019ivoire .\njohannesburg , 5 february 2018 : in a dual development set to transform africa\u2019s access to china as well as simplify the ability of chinese to transact in africa .\n37 richards drive , halfway house , 1685 , south africa private bag x42 , halfway house , 1685 , south africa tel : + 27 11 805 4281 fax : + 27 11 805 1132 email : info @ urltoken gps co - ordinates : s26 00 . 589 \u2013 e28 07 . 495 gps co - ordinates : s26 00 . 886 \u2013 e28 07 . 267\nbanking and other financial services to individual customers and small and medium enterprises in africa .\nstandard chartered ' s banking services are easily accessible from anywhere you travel throughout the world , except in certain countries that are subject to international economic sanctions . standard chartered is committed to compliance with those sanctions . as such , we do not allow our products and services to be used directly or indirectly in cuba , iran , north korea , sudan and syria .\nsuch links are only provided on our website for the convenience of the client and standard chartered bank does not control or endorse such websites , and is not responsible for their contents .\nessoka believes that a shift in \u201ceconomic gravity\u201d from west to east is of great importance to south africa , and the country must be well - positioned to take advantage of this emerging global dynamic .\nstandard chartered bank websites and banking services are secure and not affected by this vulnerability . however , please remain vigilant and contact the bank if you notice any suspicious activity in your account .\n5th floor standard house building , the mall , queens road , po box 496 , gaborone , botswana .\nwe aim to be the leading corporate and investment banking business in , for and across africa , . . .\ncape town office : 56 muscat street , saxenburg park 1 , blackheath , 7580 , cape town po box 149 , blackheath , 7581 , south africa tel : + 27 21 905 0392 fax : + 27 21 905 0397 email : energy . solutions @ urltoken\njohannesburg , 2017 - 10 - 06 : south africans are , rightly , very concerned by the evidence of serious and widespread corruption in our country .\ncommunicating standards to others . chartered financial analyst ( cfa ) / master of business administration ( mba ) / m . . . .\naccess to standard chartered ' s products & services will continue to be blocked for as long as you are in north korea , iran , syria , sudan or cuba . you can resume your use of these services when you are outside these countries .\ninternational accounting standards . specialist consultant \u2013 chartered accountants & general finance . a leading insurance company with large scope for growth and . . .\nget rewarded for shopping with standard bank\u2019s ucount rewards . here\u2019s how you can earn and redeem your points for greater rewards .\ndisclaimer : by clicking subscribe , i agree to receive communication from the standard bank group on all its product and services .\na third branch was opened in 1914 at farm 64 ( eldoret ) under rather comical circumstances . the trekking boers from south africa were determined to open up new farming territory in uasin gishu . they had come fully prepared to settle , complete with their own money contained in a safe .\nessoka , or \u201cebby\u201d , as he is known to his colleagues , adds that south africa is certainly taking steps to improve its competitive position and maintains that it is important to acknowledge this country\u2019s progress . citing two industry surveys \u2013 the world bank\u2019s doing business report and the world economic forum\u2019s global competitiveness report , he notes that there is significant improvement in the ease of trading across borders through the south african - led campaign to improve african customs processes .\ncommunicating standards to others . chartered accountant , advanced diplomas / national 1st degrees . to develop and monitor the implementation of the operational . . .\nabout standard chartered we are a leading international bank focused on helping people and companies prosper across asia , africa and the middle east . to us , good performance is about much more than turning a profit . it ' s about showing how you embody our valued behaviours - do the right thing , better together and never settle - as well as our brand promise , here for good . w . . .\nknowledge of international financial reporting standards ( ifrs ) for smes ; greenpeace africa is an environmental campaigning organization with offices in . . .\na certified chartered accountant ( sa ) would be advantageous . prepare and deliver reports as per developed set standards and requirements , legislation and . . .\nwhen the safe was offloaded from the ox - wagon , it proved too heavy to manhandle even for the mighty boers . they were forced to build a bank around the safe ! the target market for the standard bank of south africa in kenya was the growing number of settlers and british corporates trading in kenya . africans did not feature in the equation as their needs were thought to be adequately met by the post office savings passbook .\nabout standard chartered we are a leading international bank focused on helping people and companies prosper across asia , africa and the middle east . to us , good performance is about much more than turning a profit . it ' s about showing how you embody our valued behaviours - do the right thing , better together and never settle - as well as our brand promise , here for good . we ' re . . .\nandrea hattingh head of communication and public relations africa \u2013 thomson reuters tel : + 27 63 686 8046 email : andrea . hattingh @ urltoken\ninitially , all regional offices in africa reported to the south african headquarters in cape town who in turn reported to the bank\u2019s head office in london . the branch network grew more rapidly in kenya than elsewhere and by 1926 kenya started to report directly to london because their requirements were beyond the limits of cape town .\ndetermines and updates applicable accounting standards . you are chartered accountant with 2 - 4 years of experience in finance domain , knowledge of ifrs and big 4 . . .\na certified fraud examiner ( cfe ) and certified chartered accountant ( sa ) would be advantageous . ensure that the forensic audits are performed in line with the . . .\njohannesburg , 12 september 2017 : following a carefully planned management succession process standard bank group announces changes to its current joint - group chief executive structure .\nstandard bank building was designed in a neo - classical style featuring a raised entrance way with towering roman columns and a fanned stairway . photo | file\nthe bank opened two branches concurrently in mombasa and nairobi , british east africa ( kenya ) in january 1911 under a country manager , j . j . toogood .\nstandard bank has escalated its highly successful trans - regional trade and business conferences into a broadly inclusive pan - african initiative aimed at driving collective growth across the continent .\nour past , culture and roots is what makes us who we are . we are committed to driving africa\u2019s growth and moving her forward . click here to learn more about our heritage\naccording to essoka , we are spoilt for statistics when highlighting the benefits of operating in the asian and middle eastern trade corridors . \u2018take africa and china , for example : trade between these two regions has grown 15 - fold in the past decade to reach $ 166 billion in 2011 , and is expected to increase a further three - fold over the next 10 years . china\u2019s trade with africa has not slowed as much as its trade volumes with other regions \u2013 year - on - year china still continues to increase its trading with africa . \u2019\nwe ' ve operated for over 150 years in some of the world ' s fastest - growing markets . we aim to lead the way in asia , africa and the middle east .\nin kenya , the south africans found a very different scenario from before with highly qualified and experienced african senior managers who were well versed in international trade and the unique dynamics of the local and regional markets . the kenyan market proved very challenging .\nrealizing that they could not succeed on their own , the south africans entered into a merger with a local bank , cfc bank , in what proved to be the biggest banking merger in kenya\u2019s history , in 2007 . today the bank has more than 25 branches countrywide .\nsouth african companies looking to expand ( which essoka sees as an imperative for economic growth ) should heed the fact that there is potential in africa that is not easily replicable elsewhere . these include : the wealth of natural resources , dormant economic potential , the entrepreneurial zeal of the small - medium - sized enterprises , and gaps in infrastructure development , from real estate , to roads , bridges , airports and seaports . he is however aware of the problems of public sector red tape and political instability in africa , which may slow down the pace at which potential and development can be unlocked . essoka also notes that the banking industry will \u2018naturally do more\u2019 with key sectors like metals , mining and agriculture .\nbillions of dollars of investment . 15 . 6 million customers . 48 000 employees . 1 283 branches . 29 countries across africa and beyond . but a career at standard bank is about much more than numbers and statistics . because with every deal we sign , every project we back , every customer we serve , we\u2019re turning today\u2019s economic success into tomorrow\u2019s life opportunities . real people . real progress . and it all starts with one person : you .\nthe bank operates more than 1 , 700 branches , offices and outlets in 70 markets but mainly targets the fast - growing markets of asia , africa and the middle east , where it derives more than 90 % of its income and profits .\nthe last two decades have seen unprecedented levels of growth in africa . while much of this can be explained by rapid changes in technology , growth - oriented government policy and the advance of democracy , the hard work and vision of ordinary africans have played a critical role . . . .\nwhereas , at 80 per cent , kenya has one of the highest literacy rates in africa and we have a wealth of well - qualified human resources , it is unfortunate that , more often than not , these resources are not employed in the most prudent , honest or patriotic undertakings .\nthe nairobi branch was situated at the corner of sixth avenue ( now kenyatta avenue ) and eliot street ( wabera street ) with a return frontage to standard street . the original building is still standing today . it is designed to a neo - classical style featuring a raised entranceway with towering roman columns and a fanned stairway .\nstandard bank group\u2019s financial performance for the year ended 31 december 2017 was strong . the group delivered 14 % growth in headline earnings to r26 . 3 billion and roe improved to 17 . 1 % from 15 . 3 % in 2016 . the group\u2019s capital position remained robust , with a cet1 ratio of 13 . 5 % .\nchartered bank was founded by james wilson following the grant of a royal charter by queen victoria in 1853 . after opening branches in mumbai , kolkata , shanghai , hong kong and singapore over the next decade , it traded in cotton from mumbai , indigo and tea from kolkata , rice from burma , sugar from java , tobacco from sumatra , hemp from manila and silk from yokohama .\nwe noticed you have javascript disabled . some features may not work correctly . for the full site experience , please enable javascript on your web browser .\ntransaction banking a world leader in trade finance solutions , cash management and securities services . read more \u00bb\nit security researchers have recently discovered a vulnerability in a software that is commonly used in unix and linux operating systems to execute commands from applications . this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain control over an affected machine , access confidential information and perform unauthorised activities .\nthe bank has carried out investigations and found no vulnerability in our systems . we will continue to monitor our systems and the external environment to take necessary action if a threat is detected .\nlondon is home to our headquarters and is a key hub for our business . we also conduct significant private banking and international banking operations from our london base .\nas the only international bank present in all 10 asean markets , we have developed a unique understanding of the region and the needs across the markets .\nlevel 5 , 345 george street , sydney nsw 2000 , po box 7042 , sydney nsw 2001 , australia .\n51 - 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{"id": 53863, "summary": [{"text": "rudge whitworth cycles was a british bicycle , bicycle saddle , motorcycle and sports car wheel manufacturer that resulted from the merger of two bicycle manufacturers in 1894 , whitworth cycle co of birmingham , founded by charles henry pugh ( 1840 \u2013 1901 ) and his two sons charles vernon and john , and rudge cycle co of coventry ( which descended from a bicycle company founded by daniel rudge of wolverhampton ) .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "rudge motorcycles were produced from 1911 to 1946 .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "the firm was known for its innovations in engine and transmission design , and its racing successes .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "their sales motto was \" rudge it , do not trudge it . \"", "topic": 16}, {"text": "the company also produced the first detachable wire wheel in 1907 , and was known for its knockoff wheels on sports cars well into the 1960s . ", "topic": 8}], "title": "rudge - whitworth", "paragraphs": ["graham walker wins the ulster grand prix on a rudge whitworth motorcycle . ireland .\n\u00a92012 rudge whitworth real enthusiasts . site developed by woodlands design and administered by colin chapple\nmy favourite feature of rudge - whitworth bicycles of this era is the triangular mudguards .\n1912 rudge - whitworth no . 3 aero - special \u2018de - luxe\u2019 all - weather full roadster\n1910 rudge - whitworth no . 341 aero - special \u2018de - luxe\u2019 all - weather full roadster\nrudge - whitworth bicycles | ads for bikes . | pinterest | bicycling , cycling and vintage bicycles\n1914 rudge whitworth ltd ( motorcycle garage ) are listed at scott street , cardiff . [ 9 ]\n\u2014 500er rudge , baujahr 1938 rudge bzw . rudge whitworth war ein englischer motorrad und automobil hersteller in coventry . rudge bestand von 1910 bis 1940 . das spektrum der produkte reichte von motorr\u00e4dern mit 250 cm\u00b3 hubraum bis zu maschinen\u2026 \u2026\nrudge whitworth cycles was a british bicycle and motorcycle manufacturer that resulted from the merger of two bicycle manufacturers in 1894 , whitworth cycle co of birmingham and rudge cycle co of coventry ( which descended from a bicycle company founded by daniel rudge of wolverhampton ) .\n1939 rudge - whitworth moved to hayes ( middlesex ) and ceased to make motor cycles [ 14 ] .\nin may 1891 george woodcock died . this coincided with a reduction in trade . the company was rescued by the whitworth cycle co . in 1894 to form rudge whitworth ltd .\na group of over 650 + like minded enthusiasts from around the world dedicated to the rudge whitworth marque and its preservation .\nsporting machines on test . the 499 c . c . rudge - whitworth . by the editor . faithful readers may remember that in february , 1927 , we reviewed a rudge - whitworth of that date , which , though possessed of . . .\nwith its famous raised hand motif , a rudge - whitworth is a distinctive machine , and everything about it smacks of exclusivity .\ndescription : 1965 - 1972 ulster grand prix and rudge whitworth , collection of badges a circular gilt metal and enamel badge the blue band inscribed\nrudge - whitworth - coventry\nenclosing spokes converging on a red hand ; together with five white metal and enamel ulster grand prix badges , 1965 , 1968 , 1970 , 1971 & 1972 . rudge whitworth produced the ' ulster ' motercycle .\n\u2018for evening spins , for business , for long tours , for weekend jaunts , the guaranteed - forever rudge - whitworth is supreme .\nrudge - whitworth : the complete story ( crowood motoclassics ) and over 2 million other books are available for amazon kindle . learn more\nthe rudge - whitworth name was still associated with quality at this time ( the company was not taken over by raleigh until 1943 ) .\nrudge whitworth ltd . \u2013 coventry c . 1920 - bicycles / archive - sold / archive - sold / archive - \u0161t\u011brba - bike . cz\n< b > 1965 - 1972 ulster grand prix and rudge whitworth , collection of badges < / b > < br / > a circular gilt metal and enamel badge the blue band inscribed\nrudge - whitworth - coventry\nenclosing spokes converging on a red hand ; together with five white metal and enamel ulster grand prix badges , 1965 , 1968 , 1970 , 1971 & 1972 . rudge whitworth produced the ' ulster ' motercycle .\nthanks to our rudge whitworth marque specialist ( mike ) for these two illustrations . he explains that whitworth had already merged with rudge by 1895 , so both marques were illustrated in that year\u2019s catalogue . the machines on offer were actually whitworths , as the rudges were heavy and not such good quality .\nfind this rudge - whitworth four special for sale in woodworth , louisiana with a bin of $ 35 , 000 or best offer here on ebay .\na history of the rudge - whitworth cycle and motorcycle company , from the late 1800s to the 1940s , including full production histories of the motorcycle models .\n1934 the business of rudge whitworth ltd of coventry and birmingham was acquired by a new group ; a company was being formed to carry on the business under the same name [ 11 ] . rudge - whitworth was the largest coventry cycle concern at the time ; it was taken over by the gramophone company [ 12 ] .\nwe are a friendly club dedicated to rudge - whitworth / rudge motorcycles , auto - cycles , bicycles and rudge python engined motorcycles . the rudge club has an active network of members all over the world , with area reps organising a range of events and meetings . the annual rec rally is in the uk , with the biggest gathering of rudges in the world !\npair 18 inch rudge whitworth wire wheels , 52 mm hubs , one with unused 600 / 650 x 18 dunlop tyre . 70 spokes , centre and outer laced .\n4 speed semi close ratio gearbox with hand change on rhs . aluminium non - oil bath chain cover with aluminium chainguard . \u2018rudge whitworth\u2019 cast into gearbox quadrant cover .\na little - known fact ( that ties in with the history of cyclemaster ) is that after rudge whitworth fell on hard times in the great depression , the music company emi bought the rudge name . emi produced bicycles under the rudge name from 1935 until 1943 when they sold the name to raleigh .\nby 1878 rudge was established as a manufacturer of high quality bicycles . never satisfied with other makers\u2019 designs and construction rudge invented numerous innovations . in 1878 rudge took out british patent no 526 for his adjustable ball bearings .\n1943 raleigh bought the whole of the issued share capital of rudge - whitworth ltd [ 15 ] , after which the name was used on a bicycle range for some time .\nhere and there . successful end to rudge test . g . r . butcher , who has been carrying out a test of a rudge - whitworth combination under a . c . u . observation , has now brought this to a successful . . .\nrudge - whitworth , formed in 1894 from the merger of the rudge cycle co . and the whitworth cycle co . , was one of britain ' s leading manufacturers of bicycles and motorcycles . the company reached its peak in the early 1930s , but suffered in the depression . the bicycle business was ultimately sold to raleigh , which kept the name alive for many years .\nbrian reynolds ' first motorcycle was a 1939 rudge sports special , which he still owns today . he subsequently purchased a 1922 rudge multi , and ajw python and various other rudge machines . bryan is vice president of the rudge enthusiast ' s club and the marque specialist for the vintage motor cycle club ltd , of which he is a past director . he was also founder of the vintage rudge register and ' rudgespares ' , sourcing and manufacturing parts for all rudge machines .\nformed by the acquisition in 1894 of the rudge cycle company ltd by the pugh family\u2019s whitworth cycle company , rudge - whitworth built its first motorcycle in 1910 and is best remembered for its pioneering use of four - valve cylinder heads . rudge whitworth\u2019s first four - valve production motorcycle appeared in 1924 , and the company persevered with the layout until manufacture ceased at the outbreak of ww2 . the motorcycling public\u2019s response to this new four - valve , four - speed model was enthusiastic , and by the end of 1924 twice as many machines had been produced as in 1923 .\nthis specific rudge - whitworth four special ( vin : ) is a concourse restoration\u2026and that\u2019s all the seller says . that might be all they have to say , because it looks absolutely perfect .\nproduced by rudge - whitworth at coventry was the rudge four - which relates to it four valves and four speeds , this 350cc example was registered on 5th august 1925 in mold , flintshire and is pictured in a totally unrestored running condition at bromyard gala in july 1995 .\nbonhams : 1913 rudge multi 499cc 3\u00bdhp frame no . 700924 engine no . 10785\ncharles h . pugh ltd was the company behind atco , the leading manufacturer of lawnmowers . the name atco came from the atlas chain co . pugh\u2019s companies also manufactured ironmonger\u2019s supplies , and developed from that into making bicycle components . by 1891 , the whitworth cycle co was formed to manufacture the company\u2019s own bicycles . the famous rudge - whitworth insignia \u2013 an open hand with a cycle wheel behind \u2013 was actually whitworth\u2019s logo .\ndescribe the bike and equipment you were using ? bf : it was a rudge - whitworth fitted with a three - speed cycle derailleur gear . you don\u2019t want more than three gears , do you ?\nrudge whitworth was formed in 1895 with the amalgamation of rudge of coventry and whitworth of birmingham , both bicycle companes . they began motorcycle manufacture in 1911 and went into liquidation in 1933 . they continued trading under the auspices of the gramophone company ( which later became hmv and then emi ) after moving to middlesex , and ceased trading at the onset of wwii with the last machines being produced by norman .\na history of the rudge - whitworth cycle and motorcycle company , from the late 1800s to the 1940s , including full production histories of the motorcycle models . topics covered include : the origins of rudge - whitworth , from daniel rudge ' s early bicycles , to the pugh family merger ; the expansion into motorcycle production in 1909 , with the ' m ' prototypes and ' f ' - head engines ; the invention of the rudge multi gear engine in 1912 , and a subsequent isle of man win in 1914 ; the innovative ' rudge four ' engines , with four parallel valves per cylinder ; the ' python ' models - rudge equipment used by other manufacturers , including in enzo ferrari ' s scuderia ferrari , and finally the post - war slump and a move to emi , with later attempts to revive the rudge name .\nbecause nothing on a rudge - whitworth bicycle of this era can be installed from another manufacturer , when you come across one of these bikes now , over a century later , it\u2019s important to ensure that the bicycle is complete and retains all its original parts . luckily , this one is original . i particularly like the rudge - whitworth \u2018hand\u2019 logo that appears on the oilers for the front hub and bottom bracket .\njoin in the racing action and push your rudge to its limit with support and advice .\ntwin 1 3 / 4\u201d low level pipes into rudge \u2018can\u2019 type silencers and 6\u201d fishtails .\n1930 rudge 499cc ulster registration no . ve 3376 frame no . 39769 engine no . 2267\n6000 solid - tyred rudge - whitworth upslopers were sold off at half price by h . o . duncan when he was in charge of the paris depot . rural france was a typical marketplace for obsolete bicycle models .\ni learned about rudge , their models and the racing they were involved in . rudge was more or less a blank spot in my motorcycle knowledge , and this filled much of it .\ndaniel rudge visited the famous french cyclist terront in his london hotel while on a visit to england . rudge proceeded to demonstrate to terront a set of his patent adjustable ball bearings . terront was impressed enough to purchase a racing machine built by rudge . daniel rudge also travelled to paris and lyons to observe the french cycling scene and to take part in some of the races .\na company that made their own components was at a considerable advantage , as quality control was easier to guarantee . in 1893 , with increasing demand for their bicycles , whitworth became a limited company and had to look for larger premises . the takeover of rudge the following year was a logical progression , with the pugh family providing the necessary management structure to see the combined company of rudge - whitworth develop into one of great britain\u2019s leading manufacturers of bicycles and motorcycles .\n4 valve 499cc with iron open valve parallel inlet & parallel exhaust cylinder head . rockers carried on cast pillars . 18mm central plug . forward mounted 6v ml maglita or round ml magneto . round based cylinder barrel and webbed ( 6 ) drive side crankcase . timing side crankcase with \u2018rudge whitworth\u2019 cast in . ( note that early crankcases did not have the \u2018rudge whitworth\u2019 cast in ) . cast alloy oblong rocker cover with \u2018r - w\u2019 cast in . oil feed to rear of cylinder .\nimage above : badminton , gloucestershire 1912 - a newport , monmouthshire registered single - speed rudge motorcycle .\n1913 rudge multi 499cc 3\u00bdhp registration no . not uk registered frame no . 700924 engine no . 10785\nrudge cycle sales remained excellent for several months after his death , but there was nobody to run the company . so walter phillips helped rudge\u2019s widow mary to sell the company to george woodcock of coventry . woodcock thus acquired the famous adjustable ball bearing patent 526 and the services of some of rudge\u2019s former employees .\nthis fine rudge - whitworth hails from an era when most chaps\u2019 bikes were known as \u2018gentleman\u2019s roadsters . \u2019 that appears to suggest that , simply by mounting the machine in question , an ordinary working - class fellow would be transformed into a gentleman \u2026\nhow did you go about making it happen ? bf : i wrote to several companies and rudge - whitworth responded . they provided me with a bicycle and the necessary sponsorship so that i could set out to ride my bike every day for a year .\nin 1938 emi centralized production in hayes : rudge ' s coventry factory closed and re - opened next to emi . 1939 saw the prestigious rudge name associated for the first time with a motorized bicycle - the 98cc rudge autocycle . it was short - lived though : the rudge factory was taken over by emi for the manufacture of radar equipment during the war , and the remaining autocycles were passed on to the norman company .\nthe rudge club sells high quality spares manufactured with decades of experience and reference to original factory drawings . spares are available to members , so make sure your rudge uses the best quality spares and join the club today !\nrudge motorcycles were produced from 1911 to 1946 . the firm was known for its innovations in engine and transmission design , and its racing successes . their sales motto was\nrudge it , do not trudge it .\ndescribe your average day in the saddle . bf : i\u2019d ride during the day and in the evening i would often go to a cycle shop . i also had to call in on rudge - whitworth cycle dealers and have a discussion with them about the ride .\nwhatever the truth of these two incidents , the essentials are correct . rudge - whitworth , riley and the goodyear wheel company were all involved in prolonged legal wranglings as to who owned the intellectual rights to the detachable wheel , right up until the outbreak of hostilities in 1914 . in fact the great war intervened in more ways than one . once it was over , riley considered there were bigger fish to fry and withdrew from wheel manufacture , despite having supplied a remarkable 183 car makers worldwide by 1912 . rudge - whitworth continued .\ndaniel rudge was approached about manufacturing a velocipede designed by phillips . a deal was struck and rudge was soon producing cycles in a small workshop located at the rear of the tiger inn , with henry clarke supplying the wheels .\nfor sale . rudge tt 350 ohv radial head . motorcycle came to spain from france in 1989 . according to collector french previous owner , this rudge belonged felix ric french private rider . this rider use this rudge that by endurance racing . in the 30s 40 . this motorcycle carries a unique gas tank , . . . . .\nfor sale in south of france this superb and perfect 1931 rudge 500 special . more pics and infos on request\nbonhams : 1925 rudge 500cc 4 - valve 4 - speed frame no . to be advised engine no . 31509\na set of four ' rudge whitworth ' style stickers , as seen on so many different wire wheeled cars over the years . outdoor use solvent inks are used throughout for long life and fade resistance . just web search ' i say ding dong ' to find us .\nsome modern bikes are equipped with 33\u2026 bf : you can\u2019t tell the difference between them . three is plenty , 33 is ridiculous . the rudge - whitworth was a great bike . i found it really comfortable to ride , even on long 100 - mile - plus days .\n1894 the company was registered on 9 october , to amalgamate the rudge cycle co and the whitworth cycle co . directors are charles wallis , alfred f . bird , george gordon brodie , j . s . taylor , charles vernon pugh and j . frederic wright [ 2 ]\nrudge built python engines which they supplied to numerous other manufacturers including durandal , eysink , grindlay - peerless and imperia .\nalthough rudge took over manufacture of the coventry rotary from starley & sutton from 1885 , the name coventry rotary was retained through to 1892 in rudge catalogues , when production ceased . the triplet tandem quadricycle direct steering roadster was produced from 1888 .\nin 1929 graham walker won the ulster grand prix averaging over 80mph . this prompted the release of the rudge ulster , as well as a jap engined 250cc and parallel 4 valve 350cc . the rudge ulster was one of their most famous models .\n1925 rudge 500cc 4 - valve 4 - speed registration no . sv 4537 frame no . to be advised engine no . 31509\nin 1925 , a 500 cc version with linked front and rear brakes appeared , and the big end bearings were now fed oil through the crankshaft pin . the old 350 cc was dropped in 1926 . for 1928 rudge motorcycles were fitted with saddle tanks , and 8 inch internal expanding drum brakes . stanley glanfield designed a rudge for dirt racing , marketed from 1928 as the glanfield rudge . [\nif it sounds a precarious arrangement , competition proved otherwise . at the 1908 tt race , 21 of the 35 entrants used rudge - whitworth wheels , and only one of the finishers didn ' t by 1913 , the use of detachable ( rudge and riley ) wire wheels was universal in grands prix , and they were widely employed immediately after wwi on such lsr contenders as henry segrave ' s sunbeam tiger and parry thomas ' s 1926 babs .\nreluctant sale of my 1935 250cc rudge 4 valve . older restoration and unused the last 5 years . complete with v5 . \u00a36995 ono\nthis rudge - whitworth crescent retains its original transfers ( decals ) and has excellent nickel wheels , cranks and handlebars . the paintwork has been touched up in places . the box lining looks like it was repainted many decades ago . the sturmey - archer \u2018model a\u2019 gears date from 1914 . in my opinion this rudge - whitworth remained unsold until ww1 , at which time it was sold with the earlier style of mudguard ( not extended ) due to a shortage of parts . there was a high demand for ladies\u2019 bicycles during the war , because factory workers had to commute , often at night , to locations where there was no public transport .\npre war circa 1924 rudge whitworth gents bicycle in good condition , previously restored / refurbished before we owned it . can ' t say that everything is original as i am not 100 % sure . everything works as it should . super comfy to ride . any questions please ask check out my other items for more quality bikes and parts\nhowever , the rudge - whitworth no 3 road racer you see here is a very interesting model . although it\u2019s an upsloper of the old style , it already has a few features that herald the new designs of the following year : the pedals are conventional screw - fit rather than slotted cranks , and the seat post is of a wider diameter , the same as post - 1900 machines . it would appear that rudge - whitworth , with agencies in the major capitals , good sales results and innovative design personnel , was in a good position to capitalize on the new inventions and introduce them immediately to their bicycles , even before the end of the 1895 sales year .\ntwin 1 3 / 4\u201d low level pipes into rudge \u2018can\u2019 type silencers and 6\u201d fishtails . pipes fitted over cast in cylinder head exhaust stubs .\nthis 1895 rudge - whitworth is a remarkably well - preserved example . transfers ( decals ) are made of gilt and very delicate so it\u2019s very rare for a bicycle of this era to retain them intact . although they are faded , the headstock transfer ( top of the page ) and the top tube transfer with its model name \u2018the rudge\u2019 are still readable . the shop transfer , below , is harder to transcribe , but it can be seen that it is from a french cycle agency .\na circa 1920 gentleman ' s rudge whitworth ltd . bicycle . model no . 6 aero special is very light - 14 , 8 kg . the machine features a black - painted with nice patina , original transfers and gold lineson the head stock , frame and rear mudguard . handlebar , cranks , front and back hubs are covered black\nplastic\nwhich is typical for rudge machines from this period . absolutely original machine in incredible condition for machine old around 100 years . really top quality .\n. rudge motorcycles were produced from 1911 to 1946 . the firm was known for its innovations in engine and transmission design , and its racing successes . their sales motto was\nrudge it , do not trudge it .\nthe company also produced the first detachable wire wheel in 1907 , [\nthis is an added lot : c . 1930 rudge 500cc racing motorcycle engine no . 4368 formed by the acquisition in 1894 of the rudge cycle company ltd by the pugh family ' s whitworth cycle company , rudge - whitworth built its first motorcycle in 1910 and is best remembered for its pioneering use of four - valve cylinder heads . rudge whitworth ' s first four - valve production motorcycle appeared in 1924 , and the company persevered with the layout until manufacture ceased at the outbreak of ww2 . the motorcycling public ' s response to this new four - valve , four - speed model was enthusiastic , and by the end of 1924 twice as many machines had been produced as in 1923 . the full potential of rudge ' s four - valves - per - cylinder design was slow to emerge but in 1928 graham walker ' s works ' 500 ' became the first motorcycle to win a road race - the ulster grand prix - at an average speed in excess of 80mph , a feat which led to the introduction of the legendary ' ulster ' sports model . a variety of valve arrangements was tried across a variety of 250cc , 350cc and 500cc four - valve models as the range developed throughout the 1930s . sadly , the marque did not re - emerge after ww2 . described as in concours condition , this rudge racer has been owned by the current vendor ' s family for a number of years and was restored by him in 2009 . there are no documents with this lot . \u00a35 , 000 \u0096 7 , 000\nit was called a rudge four , because of the four speeds and four valves , not four cylinders . this single cylinder 350 cc machine showed markedly superior performance to the competition on release , having more power than its 500 cc predecessor . rudge engineer , george hack , is said to have taken his design idea from the four valve head ricardo - triumph special of 1921 , a one off machine . he designed a four valve head for rudge [\nformed by the acquisition in 1894 of the rudge cycle company ltd by the pugh family ' s whitworth cycle company , rudge - whitworth built its first motorcycle in 1910 and is best remembered for its pioneering use of four - valve cylinder heads . rudge whitworth ' s first four - valve production motorcycle appeared in 1924 , and the company persevered with the layout until manufacture ceased at the outbreak of ww2 . the motorcycling public ' s response to this new four - valve , four - speed model was enthusiastic , and by the end of 1924 twice as many machines had been produced as in 1923 . the full potential of rudge ' s four - valves - per - cylinder design was slow to emerge but in 1928 graham walker ' s works ' 500 ' became the first motorcycle to win a road race - the ulster grand prix - at an average speed in excess of 80mph , a feat which led to the introduction of the legendary ' ulster ' sports model . a variety of valve arrangements was tried across a variety of 250cc , 350cc and 500cc four - valve models as the range developed throughout the 1930s . sadly , the marque did not re - emerge after ww2 . described as in concours condition , this rudge racer has been owned by the current vendor ' s family for a number of years and was restored by him in 2009 . there are no documents with this lot .\ngents rudge cycle 1951 , 23\nframe , 3 speed gears , good working order for its age . original insurance certificate with owners name on etc .\nby 1911 rudge had started to build their own motorcycles and no longer relied on the french werner having built their own motorcycle a 500cc single - cylinder .\nthis bike seems complete apart from the saddle . . it ' s being sold for restoring . . . 3 speed back hub dated 61 . . has rudge whitworth on back mudguard and sports stamped on down tube . . 23 inch frame . 26 inch wheels . . . as mentioned earlier its being sold for restoring . collection only . . reduced from \u00a384 now \u00a374\nmotion picture advertising was barely five years old when this edwardian promo was made . our gentleman cyclist looks rather worse for wear . if only he had a new rudge - whitworth bicycle he ' d be a happier man ! with its short , 30 - second duration and simple , humorous message , this entertaining commercial shows that the wheel of screen advertising has turned full circle .\na new type of rudge - whitworth motor - cycle has just been placed upon the market . this is the roadster , which costs i49 los . and is capable of 70 m . p . h . until its introduction there were only three models , the standard , the silent special and the sports . the new machine comes mid - way between the standard and the special .\nthe rudge guarantee states that \u2018the bicycle is guaranteed as long as it is ridden\u2019 and \u2018the guarantee goes with the bicycle \u2013 even if it changes hands . \u2019\nrudge was a skilled engineer who became interested in bicycles through his friend walter phillips who rode bicycles and henry clarke who in 1868 began the cogent cycle company .\nby 1878 , the company was based in bishop street with 100 employees . unfortunately , increased company responsibility plus various other cycle activities had a detrimental effect on rudge\u2019s health . in the early summer of 1880 daniel rudge fell ill for the last time and died on 26th june 1880 of cancer at the age of 39 .\nengine was added to the rudge frame to produce the rudge / jap dirt track machine in 1930 , production of this speedway machine was short term and the was stopped around 1933 , although they were used for a number of years after that for both speedway and grasstrack , there are some good examples around to this day .\ngraham walker wins the ulster grand prix racing on a rudge , he reaches 80 . 63 miles an hour , the fastest speed recorded in motorcycle racing . belfast .\ncompetition , however , was sharp and there was a continual movement of small firms in and out of the industry . a few well - managed firms , however , like singer , the coventry machinists , rudge , and the premier grew steadily , organizing sales and installing capital equipment in the shape of new machinery . ( fn . 200 ) most striking was the development of the rudge company , an amalgamation in 1880 of the tangent and coventry tricycle company ( established in 1879 by george woodcock who bought the works of haynes and jefferies ) with the wolverhampton firm of dan rudge . the rudge works were transferred to coventry . expansion of the firm ' s trade followed from the increase of capital in 1885 when woodcock was joined by several birmingham men in a limited company , d . rudge and company . ( fn . 201 )\nin the original rudge - whitworth design , the male taper was on the wheel and the female taper on the nut , so the car ' s left - hand wheels required a right - hand thread and vice versa . on wheels where the male taper is on the spinner ( such as those fitted decades later to special equipment versions of the original lotus elan ) the thread sense is reversed .\n621 . ' hist . of armstrong whitworth aircraft ' ( ts . , 1960 ) ; mun . handbk . ( 1930 ) , 40 ; evening and the morning , 42 , 59 ; hawker siddeley rev . sept . 1949 , 20 .\nby the end of 1874 daniel rudge had manufactured a small number of high bicycles . his first machines were nothing out of the ordinary as they ran on regular plain bearings .\nbadging the french built werner . daniel rudge\u2019s company continued successfully for many years after his death in 1880 no doubt due in the most part to daniel\u2019s invention of the adjustable ball -\nrudge rapid 1938 250cc restored . this superb little rudge is a rare & very desirable example , this is an older restoration . for those who don ' t know , these low , lightweight 250 ' s are very pretty and quick for their size , with quick acceleration & a good cruising speed . as very low seat height & . . . . .\nrudge with jap engine ( 250 ) from 1930 this pre - war rudge carries a rare j . a . p . 250cc engine fitted by the factory when they ran out of their own engines . you can see more information and pictures in our website : urltoken also , we are specially interested to buy : - mv agusta 750 . . . . .\nlet ' s now move onto a look at the rudge - whitworth system of wire wheels . this design was invented over 50 years ago and the car makers in great britain used this same principle until 1988 ; with this seemingly simple design , cars around the world have traveled countless miles in a sporting fashion . with the finishing of manufacture by dunlop of this type of wheel , preservation is now left to classic and antique car buffs .\nlegend has it that the centrelock wheel \u2014 originally known as the qd ( quickly detachable ) wheel \u2014 came into being as a result of two coventry men sharing a car one day during the early 1900s . one of them was john pugh , whose father charles had established the whitworth cycle co in 1891 and three years later rescued the ailing rudge cycle co to form rudgewhitworth ltd . the other was victor riley of the rival riley cycle co .\nwell written and easy to follow it is a must for rudge fans and anybody who just wants to understand why these machines are still sought after and command such high premiums .\namazingly , the rudge - whitworth wheel was originally sold as what today we ' d call an aftermarket fitment . automobile tyres were in their infancy in the early years of last century and tediously puncture - prone , so being able to repair a flat tyre quickly was important . pugh ' s centre - lock wheel was fast to remove and replace but , like the riley equivalent , it required changes to the hub as well as to the wheel itself .\nthe statement above reveals the difficulties faced by the major cycle manufacturers because of the cheap and poorly - made bicycles that threatened to ruin the cycle market . the immediate solution for companies such as rudge - whitworth , humber , raleigh , etc was to reduce prices and provide a guarantee . but some manufacturers went further : instead of using components that were freely available and interchangeable , they made every part of their bicycles themselves so that the parts were unique .\nbut the 1930s weren ' t kind to rudge . profits had been largely spent on its motorcycle racing exploits , so when the great slump struck , there was nothing in the kitty to tide the company over . the receiver had to be called in and rudge was sold off piecemeal . when john pugh died , broken - hearted , in 1936 , only the motorcycle business remained .\nbearing which was patented in 1878 ( british patent no 526 ) this invention , when fitted to the rudge cycles , considerably the improved their efficiency and provided the long term success of his company .\nalthough pneumatic tyres were introduced by 1890 , in the first few years they were an expensive option , so they were available more in principle than practise . most bikes had solid tyres . the freewheel was not introduced until 1898 , so 1896 bicycles were still fixed wheel . but 1896 rudge - whitworths had detachable chainwheels ( patented by raleigh in 1889 ) allowing for inter - changeability . the 1896 rudge - whitworth catalogue also introduced \u2018a new principle in bottom bracket design , being adjustable , dust - proof and oil - containing\u2019 and a \u2018ball head adjustment of novel design . \u2019 seat tubes were wider ( the same as modern bicycles ) and pedals no longer had slotted cranks .\nemi , of all people , eventually bought that with the intention of moving operations to its hayes factory in middlesex , but war with germany once again intervened . jaguar acquired the rights to rudge ' s wheel business and together with dunlop continued to exploit the design \u2014 first with wire wheels , then disc wheels \u2014 long after wwii finished , on the xics , c - type , d - type and e - type . similar designs were used by others like mg . simple , effective , failsafe , the rudge - whitworth wheel was an object lesson in how a little original thought can save a lot of engineering complication . so why isn ' t it still used ?\ni am looking for rudge wire wheels that were used on many cars of the teens and 20 ' s era . they use a fine spline drive and were available in many hub and rim sizes . please contact me if you have rudge hubs or wheels of any size or condition . particularly want 120mm hub with 27\nrims but will consider any . gloftness @ urltoken 763 - 786 - 6885\nthe team prize was also resurrected in 2015 as another little nod to history , and lies in the origin of the noel hammond memorial trophy . in its very first incarnation in the 1930s it was known as the rudge whitworth 50 , and was awarded in the 30s and 40s for the winners of a team 50 mile time trial ( not the same as a 50 mile team time trial ! ) , where teams of 6 were invited to compete and the best 4 times counted .\n499 cc rudge multi was released , using variable groove - depth pulleys to gain 21 forward ratios , and a top gear as high as 2 . 75 : 1 . ( the zenith gradua and 1907\naveraging over 80 mph . this prompted the release of the rudge ulster , as well as a jap engined 250 cc and parallel 4 valve 350 cc . the ulster was one of their most famous models .\nwhilst the roadster is in many respects similar to the standard , it is ro m . p . h . faster and has the saddle position and silencing arrangements of the special . . the engine is , as usual , a 499 c . c .\nsingle\nwith four over - head valves , and the well - known rudge - whitworth system of proportional coupled brakes is used . it is probable that the new machine is the cheapest 70 m . p . h . motor - cycle made .\nthis is a good - looking book that also delivers real information , giving some feeling of the kinds of forward thinking that went on at rudge even before they became a ' name ' in racing at the tt .\nhe merged the company with the tangent & coventry tricycle company and in 1885 formed d . rudge & co ltd based in coventry . it became the rudge cycle co ltd , coventry , on 21 october , 1887 , a public company with capital of \u00a3200 , 000 . walter philips was the renowned works manager and lawson , h . j . , the sales manager . stoddard & lovering of boston , mass . were the us agents .\nin 1913 a 750 cc multigear was released . in 1914 cyril pullin won the isle of man tt on a rudge multigear . together with the zenith - gradua this was one of the first continuously variable transmissions ( cvt ) .\nproduced the penny farthing ( high wheeled bicycles ) the most popular being the rudge high , they continued to produce the safety bicycles until 1909 . the company then took an interest in the increasingly popular market for motorcycles by re -\ndid rudge inspire daf sir , with reference to the letter from mr . c . maddox in connection with the daf car and his wife ' s comment on the transmission principle being too new for some people to absorb . . .\nthat extraordinarily hard worked machine of g . r . butcher ' s once more appeared before the public eye in the i . o . m . during t . t . week . the owner spent the week camping with a very completely equipped trailer caravan , which the rudge made no bones about towing , when the inhabitants desired a change of air . another rudge was observed towing a travesty of the douglas horse trams , fully laden with sightseers , along the promenade .\nby 1930 there were only eleven coventry firms retaining their own independent identity . in addition there were daimler , and the humberhillman combination which came under control of rootes ltd . in 1932 . ( fn . 491 ) siddeley deasy had combined with armstrong whitworth and company in 1919 and armstrong whitworth ' s aircraft and motor section was subsequently transferred to coventry . the new company , armstrong - siddeley motors , managed to offset the effect of the difficult times of the early twenties by the development of aero - engines . ( fn . 492 ) some forty other firms which at some time or other had made cars in coventry , however , had dropped out before 1930 .\n1\u201d handlebars with folded type inverted levers and rudge steering damper . spanner adjusted fork shock absorber . single leather fronted toolbox fitted to nearside of machine above rear wheel . riveted angle & strip steel centre stand . open ended \u2018d\u2019 section forks .\n\u2014 ( 1840\u2013june 26 , 1880 ) was a british engineer who built high end bicycles and velocipedes . rudge invented the adjustable ball bearing bicycle hub ( british patent no 526 ) in 1878 . the french racing cyclist charles terront , renowned for winning the\u2026 \u2026\nby 1927 , rudge had replaced the new 350 with a newer 500 , and that\u2019s what you\u2019ll get in this bike . 1927 also brought the upmarket \u201cspecial\u201d model , which came with a terry saddle , front fork hocks , tecalemit auto lubrication , and more .\na 1948 rudge sports bicycle . fully restored . it unusually has two sprockets on the rear hub , which gives six gears rather than the usual three . lovely original chain ring ' hand ' design , fork lock with the original key , brooks saddle and an upgraded\nthe 500 c . c . hour record . g . e . nott and the rudge set up new figures . the hour record in the 500 c . c . class is undoubtedly the most coveted of all motorcycle records , and is being continually . . .\ngreg , i sold rudge w last year with an hcs i had . i also sold an extra front end with hubs , the wheels were 23 inch , if interested i can forward the buyer . hope all is well < p > keith < p > kmstrade @ urltoken\nthis is a vintage rudge bicycle , made in nottingham , in i would guess the mid - 1950s . it is in great working order and good all - round condition . there are a few minor imperfections to the paintwork and a few scratches , but these do not affect the\nfounded in 1894 through the merger of two bicycle makers , rudge - whitworth moved into motorcycle production in 1911 . they made a name for themselves with some technological innovations ( such as the multi gear system which allowed for 21 speeds ) and some racing success . after starting with a 499cc single , their new model in 1924 was called the four . but the name did not come from the number of cylinders , like you\u2019d expect . in fact , the new engine was a smaller single of just 350cc . \u201cfour\u201d instead came from the fact that the bike had four speeds and four valves . don\u2019t fret \u2013 the newer 350cc put out much more power than the old 500cc .\nin 1912 the belt drive 499 cc rudge multigear was released , using variable groove - depth pulleys to gain 21 forward gear ratios , and a top gear as high as 2 . 75 : 1 . ( the zenith gradua and 1907 fn 244 cc single used a similar system . )\nthe early strutted rudges did not enjoy much success . however , as the dirt track surfaces became slicker the rudge came into its own and by the end of 1930 it ruled the roost . its success was short lived it would be ousted , in turn , by the speedway jap . [\nthe production at coventry of aero - engines and aircraft by motor - car firms has been described above particularly with reference to the two world wars . ( fn . 617 ) both these industries have been dominated in the city during peacetime by the activities of those firms which since 1948 have formed the hawker siddeley group . despite the production of aircraft by humber as early as 1910 and the activities of various car firms in the first world war the aircraft industry did not become really important in coventry until the early 1920s when armstrong whitworth ' s aircraft and motor sections were transferred to coventry . ( fn . 618 ) armstrong - siddeley motors then developed the production of aeroengines , ( fn . 619 ) while the sir w . g . armstrong whitworth aircraft company , formed in 1920 and also controlled by the armstrong siddeley development company , began to produce aircraft . in 1923 the aircraft company moved from london road to whitley where production of fighter aircraft commenced . in 1926 the firm entered the civil aircraft field and as early as 1930 was employing some 1 , 200 men . ( fn . 620 ) in 1935 the armstrong siddeley development company amalgamated with hawker aircraft to form the hawker siddeley aircraft company which became the hawker siddeley group in 1948 . ( fn . 621 ) in 1961 armstrong whitworth was merged with gloster aircraft becoming whitworth gloster aircraft . ( fn . 622 ) alvis entered the aero - engine trade in 1935 when the firm built a newfactory for this purpose next to its motorcar works . ( fn . 623 ) in 1963 this side of alvis ' s activities accounted for a substantial part of its turnover . ( fn . 624 )\nitalian carlo borrani licensed the rudgewhitworth design for his famous wire wheels , which ferrari used on its grand prix cars into the early 1960s . rudge ' s wheels were also used by german giants auto union and mercedes during the 1930s , proving themselves well able to transmit engine power in excess of 500bhp and sustain speeds of over 250mph in the rekondwoche runs . all with just a couple of firm , not heavy , blows of a copper - faced hammer to tighten the eared spinners \u2014 a refinement of the original rudge design introduced by peugeot in 1913 , in place of a large spanner .\nrudge bikes finished first , second and third at the 1930 junior tt using prototype radial 350cc 4 valve engines . they also took first and second in the senior tt . the road bike engines were changed to dry sump lubrication . the jap 250 and the parallel four valve 350cc ended production in this year .\nthe first world war stimulated the cycle industry . rudge - whitworth , for example , delivered thousands of cycles and motor cycles to the army . ( fn . 256 ) in the early 1920s , however , there was another slump , ( fn . 257 ) the competition of motor cycles and cars helping to cause a decline in the popularity of bicycles . ( fn . 258 ) from 1926 mass - production methods reduced the number of cycle manufacturers . like rover , singer , which had acquired the coventry premier cycle company ( formerly new premier ) , ( fn . 259 ) swift , triumph , and riley all gave up the cycle side of their businesses in the face of competition from the mass - production firms . ( fn . 260 )\ndaniel rudge was born in january 1841 . after serving with the 38th regiment of foot he returned to wolverhampton and opened a public house called the tiger inn in church street near to st john\u2019s church . at the same time an army colleague henry clarke started a wheel building business called the temple street wheel works .\nin 1931 rudge released its first 250 cc and 350 cc road machines with the radial valve layout . tt replicas were available in 350 cc and 500 cc . the parallel valve 500 cc was also available in special and ulster models , the ulster now having a 100 mph guarantee . first and second were taken in the\nfor sale : rudge special 500 4 valves , 4 gears 1929 all correct numbers huge 8 inch brakes belgian papers in very nice condition lots of boooks / invoices from restoration / spareparts etc etc . runs good ! priced at \u0080 13500 , - thats about 11950 pounds located in the netherlands shipping . . . . .\nwoodcock had also purchased the assets of the collapsed haynes & jefferis firm in 1879 and relocated the combined business to ariel works , trafalgar street , coventry in 1880 having taken over the business of the tangent and coventry tricycle company . in 1885 the business was transferred into a private limited company called d . rudge & co . ltd . it became the rudge cycle co ltd , coventry , on 21 october , 1887 , a public company with capital of \u00a3200 , 000 . walter philips was the renowned works manager and lawson , h . j . , the sales manager . stoddard & lovering of boston , mass . were the us agents .\nmaker of the ariel , emperor , mechanic ' s , rudge ' s swiftsure and tangent high wheelers . the no . 2 ordinary was one of the best known competitive machines of its era which pioneered adjustable ball races on wheels and pedals . other competitive features pioneered by the company were hollow backbones and lighter tangentially spoked wheels .\nrudge 500cc twin port 4 valve project . late 20 ' s . special , ulster , gp ? comes with everything as seen in photos . can not see a frame number . there are no documents . a rare opportunity to aquire an interesting project . 07932577377 viewings by appointment . delivery available . flexible finance . . . . .\nby the mid 1930s the cycle industry was manifesting distinctly oligopolistic tendencies . the three largest british manufacturers - b . s . a . , raleigh , and hercules , all outside coventry - accounted for 70 per cent . of total employment and 55 per cent . of output . ( fn . 261 ) rudge - whitworth , the largest coventry concern , was taken over by the gramophone company in 1934 and in 1939 moved its production to hayes ( middlesex ) being absorbed by raleigh in 1943 . ( fn . 262 ) in 1936 coventry bicycles ltd . took over the manufacture of triumph bicycles moving in 1938 to the old triumph factory in priory street . ( fn . 263 ) during the later 1930s the number of cycle manufacturers and assemblers in coventry was between 20 and 25 . ( fn . 264 )"]}
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", "topic": 30}], "title": "red envelope entertainment", "paragraphs": ["new york , ny \u2013 august 22 , 2007 \u2013 ifc entertainment and red envelope entertainment jointly announced today that they have partnered for us rights to christophe honore\u2019s musical drama love songs ( les chansons d\u2019amour ) . the announcement was made today by ifc entertainment president jonathan sehring and bahman naraghi head of red envelope entertainment , a net flix company .\nfor netflix to re - enter the content business . it is time to revive red envelope entertainment and start making great episodic programs .\nthe la times reports that netflix is closing the red envelope entertainment division because\n. . . the red envelope entertainment unit competed with its main suppliers , hollywood studios .\na netflix spokesperson told hackingnetflix that only 4 employees will be moving on ( the l . a . netflix office has 77 employees ) .\nnetflix ' s red envelope entertainment invested in more than 100 films , including sherry baby , helvetica , confessions of a superhero , john waters : this filthy world , and cowboy del amor . you can view the entire list of red envelope entertainment movies on the netflix website ( many are available through through netflix ' s watch instantly ) .\nred envelope entertainment , who also jointly acquired shane meadows\u2019s 2007 film this is england with ifc entertainment , continues to be a significant force of innovation in film distribution , giving its consumers entre to little known films while providing filmmakers a platform to expose less commercial projects to a broad audience . with its acquisition and distribution of original content , red envelope entertainment offers consumers a wide variety of films they might not otherwise see .\nnetflix has closed down its all - rights acquisitions venture red envelope entertainment ( ree ) and feature production activities , citing a desire to focus on its core business of online distribution .\nabout red envelope entertainment red envelope entertainment ( ree ) , a netflix company , seeks to acquire and fund original content projects to increase consumer options and provide an innovative method for film distribution . ree works to democratize film distribution by providing films and filmmakers with a platform to expose less commercial projects to a broader audience . red envelope entertainment looks to leverage its proprietary technology to offer this unique and original content to netflix\u2019s more than six million subscribers . the initiative creates a national distribution channel for films and entertainment programming otherwise not available to broad audiences . the company\u2019s name and logo were inspired by the company\u2019s iconic red mailers . for more information , visit www . netflix . com .\nnew york - - in a move that could have a big impact on indie film sales and distribution , online film rental service netflix is shuttering its film financing and acquisition arm red envelope entertainment .\nred envelope provided negligible competition , but the fact that they were putting any money at all into marginal indies gave the fish a larger barrel .\nthis is such a lie . red envelope did not compete with any hollywood studio . i never heard a single major studio complain about losing a film to red envelope . this was a last chance distribution deal to films that had completely fallen through the cracks that nobody saw any potential in purchasing . if red envelope passed on your film , that pretty much was the signal to just burn dvd - rs and sell them out of the back of your car .\nthis is not a great loss . the vast majority of red envelope titles i recieved were substandard at best , and\ncoaster worthy\nwas the norm .\narianna bocco , vice president of acquisitions and production at ifc and rob williams from red envelope entertainment negotiated the deal with olivier aknin from financing agency backup films on behalf of alma films as backup films also provided production finance through its coficup fund .\nnetflix inc . is shutting down a division that invested in low - budget films and documentaries , saying the red envelope entertainment unit competed with its main suppliers , hollywood studios . red envelope , with about 50 employees , invested in more than 100 films , including\nthe bituminous coal queens of pennsylvania ,\na documentary about a small - town beauty pageant , and\nfavela rising ,\na documentary about rio de janeiro street musicians .\norange sky golden harvest entertainment co . ltd . / wins\u2019 movie production & i / e co . ( 1991 )\nnetflix inc . has become a hollywood player , turning to star - studded promotions and teaming with a - list actors on movie projects to raise itself above a cluttered market for online movie delivery . los gatos , calif . - based netflix , best known for pioneering dvd rentals by mail , also owns a content acquisition firm called red envelope entertainment .\ni only yesterday got the chance to watch a red envelope film called\nsuper high me\n( recommended ! ) . i didn ' t even know until yesterday that netflix was in the biz of buying indie films . sad that it ' s come to an end .\nthats a link to the red envelope movies . . . there were some good ones i was impressed with . . . . but overall , nothing to cry about . . . i guess you can say the losing of another indie movie producer is a sad day indeed . . .\ni had a film that red envelope was interested in . i enjoyed my talks with their people . i understand why they had to back away from the table ( idiot director hadn ' t secured rights to a variety of high profile clips ) . i feel bad that they shut re down . but right now the market is dead .\ni was born and raised in southern california . i have been practicing law since 1988 . before that , i was in music , media and advertising . my law practice is focused on representing entertainment investors in evaluating and closing transactions . i am also an active film producer , and i continue to represent other creative and business personnel in the entertainment industry .\nsince then , the division , called red envelope entertainment after the packaging the discs are delivered in , has boosted the careers of many filmmakers . it struck a deal to distribute born into brothels on dvd six months before the movie won an oscar for best documentary . sarandos also points to the success of open hearts , a picture by susanne bier , whom he calls\nthe most popular romantic - comedy director in denmark .\nit bombed theatrically in the us but did so well on netflix that sony is considering picking it up for wider dvd distribution .\nabout ifc entertainment ifc entertainment consists of ifc films , a leading theatrical film distribution company bringing the best of independent and specialized films to theaters ; ifc first take and ifc in theaters , the operations that together make up ifc entertainment\u2019s theatrical and on - demand day and date initiative ; ifc productions , a feature film production company that provides financing for select independent film projects ; the ifc center , an art house in nyc and ifc films on demand , video - on - demand offerings . recent films included ken loach\u2019s the wind that shakes the barley , and shane meadows\u2019s\nhastings says red envelope is something of a mission for sarandos .\nfor him , it & apos ; s as much about giving back to the film community as it is about growing the netflix content base ,\nhe says . but , sarandos insists ,\nthis isn & apos ; t philanthropy . we & apos ; re not & apos ; supporting the arts . & apos ; this is a market - based solution using technology .\nabout rainbow media holdings llc rainbow media holdings llc is a subsidiary of cablevision systems corporation ( nyse : cvc ) . rainbow media is a leading producer of targeted , multi - platform content for global distribution , creating and managing some of the world\u2019s most compelling and dynamic entertainment brands , including amc , ifc , we tv , lifeskool , sportskool , and voom hd networks . through its ifc entertainment division , rainbow media also owns and manages the following : ifc films , a theatrical feature film distribution company ; ifc first take / ifc in theaters , a day and date theatrical feature film / vod initiative ; the ifc center in new york city ; ifc productions , a feature film production company ; and ifc entertainment , which owns and operates a film library . rainbow media also operates rainbow advertising sales corporation , its advertising sales division , and rainbow network communications , its full service network programming origination and distribution company .\n\u201clyrical and beautiful , love songs joins a select , high quality , original and daring collection of international films that ree has been rapidly building\u201d , said naraghi . \u201cwe are extremely proud to introduce this latest gem from christophe honore to the us audience in partnership with our friends at ifc entertainment , and very excited to offer it to its widest possible audience through the netflix service . \u201d\naccess denied economists , politicians , anti - poverty activists and impoverished citizens discuss whether the true nature of contemporary poverty is rooted in colonialism and its consequences . featuring amartya sen , joseph stiglitz , susan george , eric toussaint , john perkins . directed by philippe diaz . cinema libre studio , october . blindsight six blind tibetan teenagers are inspired to climb a 23 , 000 - foot peak near mt . everest . directed by lucy walker . robson entertainment , march 14 .\nfilmed in paris , love songs was directed by french filmmaker christophe honore , whose most recent film , dans paris , is currently in release through ifc entertainment . the modern day musical , which was a huge box office success in france , features some of the most exciting new talent of this generation including louis garrel , ludivine sagnier , clotilde hesme , gregoire leprince - ringuet and chiara mastroianni . the film will be screening at the upcoming toronto international film festival . love songs was produced by paulo branco at alma films .\nin 1999 , sarandos bought his first dvd player . inside the box was a red flyer advertising a new rent - by - mail service . netflix was a dream come true for the cinephile . he wrangled a meeting with netflix ceo reed hastings and coo bill henderson to discuss opening a line of retail stores . hastings and henderson didn & apos ; t bite , but they found sarandos & apos ; enthusiasm infectious . soon after , he was working for the company .\nhe had a gleam in his eye ,\nhastings recalls .\nhe & apos ; d spent his whole life in the business as a film fanatic .\nthis site uses cookies . by using this site you are agreeing to our privacy and cookie policy .\nree ' s key staff of four including acquisitions and distribution chief liesl copland will be moving on .\nin recent months ree had focused on acquiring rights for netflix ' s streaming facility and executives had begun to question the purpose of acquiring single films for theatrical distribution while netflix enjoyed comprehensive relationships with independent distributors .\n' we experimented with it for two and a half years and we acquired some really outstanding titles and released some movies that we ' re really proud of , ' a spokesperson for netflix said .\n' however netflix is a distribution company and we can bring these films to members without having to acquire them . we were running into our studio partners in the same acquisitions meetings and we want to focus on our core business . '\nnew boss warns staff of challenges ahead as cable channel looks to boost viewers\u2019 \u2019hours of engagement\u2019 .\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 .\nsubscribe now to get 6 months for $ 5 - plus a free portable phone charger .\ntell us we & apos ; re brilliant ,\nmark duplass says . he and his brother jay are standing in front of an audience that & apos ; s just seen the puffy chair , a movie the brothers wrote , directed , produced , and starred in . their euphoria is understandable : the indie film they made has finally been released in theaters , and this is their publicity tour .\nthis article has been reproduced in a new format and may be missing content or contain faulty links . contact wiredlabs @ urltoken to report an issue .\nthe post - screening q & a session at mezzanine , a san francisco club , gets under way , but the first question isn & apos ; t about the movie & apos ; s quirky plot ( a guy buys an overstuffed recliner on ebay and hauls it cross - country to give to his dad as a surprise birthday gift ) . it isn & apos ; t about the shoestring production , either \u2013 the $ 15 , 000 budget , the crew of one , the free catering by the lead actress & apos ; s mom . what the audience really wants to know is how these scruffy twentysomething neophytes ever got a distribution deal .\nit was really painful ,\nmark tells the crowd .\nevery studio came to us after the screenings and said , & apos ; we love this movie . & apos ; we thought we were gonna be millionaires .\nthe puffy chair toured festivals or more than a year , drawing raves and racking up awards . but no studio believed the audience would be big enough , so no theatrical deal . finally , in january , the brothers were approached by a film distributor that loved the picture and knew exactly how to find an audience for it . but it wasn & apos ; t fox or universal . it was netflix .\nnetflix & apos ; s move into distribution and production calls to mind early miramax . back in the 1980s and & apos ; 90s , bob and harvey weinstein , the founders of the company , toured independent film festivals like sundance , signed innovative movies ( early distribution deals included sex , lies , and videotape and reservoir dogs ) , created savvy marketing campaigns , and \u2013 eventually \u2013 produced their own box office gold . netflix is pursuing a similar model , and in just a few years it has distributed as many exclusives as miramax did in its first 15 years of existence .\nlast year we acquired four new titles from sundance , and this year we & apos ; re working on about 12 deals ,\nsays ted sarandos , chief content officer of netflix .\neventually we & apos ; ll be coming to sundance and saying , & apos ; we can buy everything . & apos ; there & apos ; s a deal for every film .\nsarandos , 42 , oversees all of the company & apos ; s dvd purchases . he has an annual budget north of $ 100 million and a mission to keep expanding the company & apos ; s library of more than 60 , 000 titles . it & apos ; s a job he was born to do .\nas a youth , sarandos fell in love with video stores because they exposed him to indie cinema even though he lived in the\nvery secondary movie market\nof phoenix . by 30 , he was a regional sales director for etd , a company that buys videos for blockbuster , and he was observing firsthand the effects that big chain stores were having on the video rental business .\nit mirrored what was happening in theaters ,\nhe says .\neighty percent of the business was coming from the 10 top - grossing movies each year .\nat first , sarandos spent all his time securing rights to rent out films that were playing in theaters . but he was hoping to do more . he floated what he now calls\na harebrained idea\nto produce original content to supplement the company & apos ; s dvd library . but higher - ups gave him only $ 100 , 000 for the project \u2013\nthis way you won & apos ; t feel so bad if it doesn & apos ; t work out ,\nhastings told him \u2013 so sarandos started small . he used the funds to sign obscure , overlooked films that had no theatrical or video distribution .\nthe first deal \u2013 a simple revenue - sharing agreement \u2013 was for a low - budget romantic comedy called nice guys sleep alone . he & apos ; d seen it at the 2000 us comedy arts festival , in aspen , colorado , and knew that it had languished unsigned for two years .\nit was very funny ,\nhe says .\nnothing groundbreaking , but it deserved to be seen .\nsarandos told the film & apos ; s director , stu pollard ,\nsend me 500 dvds . every time it rents , we & apos ; ll pay you something .\npollard was eager to comply \u2013 he had thousands of copies of the film in his louisville , kentucky , garage . nice guys sleep alone fared so well with subscribers that netflix doubled and then quadrupled the order .\nan awful lot of people started renting this no - name title with zero marketing budget ,\npollard says .\nas a result , it was picked up by hbo .\nknowing so much about your customers makes acquiring unknown film properties a little less risky . it & apos ; s also how netflix determined that a critical mass of subscribers across the country \u2013 particularly the ones who loved garden state and sideways \u2013 would probably like the puffy chair , and that a critical mass of subscribers in boston , san francisco , and five other cities would actually trek to theaters to see it .\nfunding the production of new films is the next step . the company has partnered with the independent film channel to coproduce several shows , and netflix is executive producer of six original features , including john waters & apos ; this filthy world and the documentary this film is not yet rated . ifc general manager evan shapiro says money from netflix has allowed him to triple the number of his original productions , and he gushes about the reach of his business partner .\nthey buy and move more independent film than anybody else on the planet ,\nhe says .\nthey & apos ; re the google of dvd . they are fedex .\nso how long until netflix becomes the new miramax ? both companies started out acquiring movies and ended up making them . bahman naraghi saw this transition six years ago , when he was named executive vp of finance and operations at miramax .\nit was a fascinating period . miramax shifted from being an independent distributor to producing shakespeare in love .\nnow naraghi may see it happen again : he & apos ; s gone from being\nthe guy harvey and bob would throw ashtrays at ,\nhe says , to the new vp of original content at netflix , where he & apos ; ll work under sarandos .\nthere & apos ; s a link two clicks away from the urltoken homepage where anyone can submit a movie for possible distribution . netflix will not only rent it out , but may get it into theaters and then help you shoot your next flick . soon the only barrier to success for filmmakers will be lack of talent .\nerin biba ( erbiba @ urltoken ) wrote about a superhero reality show in issue 14 . 07 .\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 .\nsince it was founded two years ago , ree invested in more than 100 films and partnered on key acquisitions for small distributors . until this january , the division typically put up half of a film ' s total acquisition and theatrical release costs in return for netflix disc and digital streaming rights and half the total profits . these partnerships allowed indie studios to take risks on smaller projects and fueled many buys during and after film festivals .\nin january , ree changed its general approach to pay a flat fee for dvd rights and nonexclusive netflix online rental streaming , done day - and - date with the retail dvd release , typically taking less risk for less money . ree ' s closure means smaller distributors have lost a key partner which allowed them to purchase and give a theatrical release to riskier low - budget films .\nsome of the acquisitions ree partnered on include the war docu\nno end in sight\nwith magnolia pictures and the romantic comedy\ntwo days in paris\nwith samuel goldwyn pictures .\naccording to a los angeles times report , the company said the reason for its shuttering was that the buys put it in competition with its hollywood studio partners . ree employed approximately 50 people .\nsign up : stay on top of the latest breaking film and tv news ! sign up for our email newsletters here .\neric kohn and anne thompson discuss their favorite films of the year so far . they also debate several new releases and share some streaming recommendations .\nin an episode dedicated to the show within the show , \u201cglow\u201d illustrates its grand capacity for storytelling , and the very good tv podcast breaks down how .\nrules weren\u2019t meant to be broken when it comes to tv episode lengths , but these 10 examples \u2014 introduced on the very good tv podcast \u2014 are clear exceptions .\nafter studying under cinematographer ed lachman , shevaun mizrahi forged her own unique filmmaking path with its own set of rules .\nthe actress and director both love the genre , but as they told indiewire , they also knew it needed to be retrofitted to tell the true story of catherine weldon and sitting bull .\nlane and schoenbrun discuss how her interest in morgellons disease patients ( \u201cthe pain of others\u201d ) and his exploration of the slenderman myth ( \u201ca self - induced hallucination\u201d ) led them to make archival films from youtubes .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nfriday across the universe the songs of the beatles score this love story set against the political and social upheaval of the 1960s . julie taymor ( broadway ' s\nthe lion king\n) directs . with evan rachel wood , jim sturgess ( below ) , joe anderson . written by dick clement & ian la frenais from a story by taymor & clement & la frenais .\nfriday choking man a shy ecuadorean dishwasher strives for a tentative bond with a chinese waitress in this mix of psychological drama and magical realism at a queens diner . with octavio gomez berrios , eugenia yuan , aaron paul and mandy patinkin . written and directed by steve barron . international film circuit - - fred claus up at the north pole , st . nick ( paul giamatti ) gets an unwelcome visit from his no - account brother ( vince vaughn ) in this holiday - themed comedy .\nfriday american pastime a japanese american family , interned at utah ' s topaz camp during world war ii , finds hope , strength and transcendence through the game of baseball . written and directed by desmond nakano . with gary cole , leonardo nam , aaron yoo , masatoshi nakamura , judy ongg , sarah drew and jon gries . t & c ; pictures * so ? line drive chalk morgan spurlock presents this faux documentary about the comic ups and downs of an awkward year in the lives of three schoolteachers .\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 .\ni ' m really disappointed that netflix has decided to stop buying independent films . there are so many great small films that languish because they can ' t find an audience or get funding , and netflix was able to provide both . in a 2006 wired story , ted sarandos , netflix ' s chief content officer , said that he eventually wanted to buy every film at sundance .\nnetflix ' s stake in streaming films unfortunately makes them much more subject to hollywood whim .\nright of first sale\nis now meaningless , they need licenses !\nand if netflix isn ' t supplying that infusion of cash during production , it means they ' ll probably be able to pick up the same indies in even cheaper packages somewhere up the road .\ni wonder which studio strong armed them . this has to be some kind of concession for a deal . hopefully , something along the lines of more movies added to\nwatch instantly\n.\ni ' ve seen things like this play out plenty of times .\nyou can be my supplier , distributer , whatever , but you will not be my competition .\ni only say that this can ' t be the real story because the hollywood studios have no problem in hbo & showtime owning films and shows . while you might say that ' s apples and oranges , in contracts , watch now is on par with cable ' s ondemand .\nthis has gotta be a cost saving effort . retool the direction to get out of theatrical aspect . they ' ll just make a deal with the producers of these festival projects that can ' t get a proper distribution deal to supply them with dvds for rental .\nwhy should netflix even pay $ 20 , 000 for the rights and the costs of manufacturing ? this way netflix can tell the indie producer that they ' ll get 40 cents a rental . right now the profit margin in indie film ( especially indie docs ) is a lost hope . when risk outweighs reward - make someone else pay for it .\nseems like netflix will become the itunes for indie producers who can ' t secure a deal with magnolia or an even smaller distributor .\ni go to full frame in durham . for the last several years , the panel about the marketplace has been a celebration of riches . every distributor on the panel had a success story . this year ' s panel was like a wake . all the hot films from the year before had completely stiffed theatrically .\nactually , studios own hbo ( timewarner ) and showtime ( part of cbs ) . big difference .\ni ' m going to either guess weinstein , maybe thinkfilm . . . it has to be a strong indy studio or a major with a strong indy division . i guess if we see a rush of films from a particular studio , we ' ll know .\nit ' s too bad this happened , but i ' m not surprised .\nthe weinsteins have an exclusive deal with blockbuster . and they are dead fish at this point . they can ' t even afford to make a tarantino film . thinkfilm is barely in the game as they owe way too much money to filmmakers . these two are cripples at this point .\nwhile hbo is owned by time - warner , they also run films from other studios . same with showtime . and they put those films on their ondemand channel . netflix through watchnow and the little box have become a cable channel .\nthis was a hobby that never struck box office gold . seems like netflix will just go for streaming rites and your company provides the dvds ,\ninteresting . . . what about the 26 half hour programs of the little known classic tv series\nthe court of last resort\n? try and find more than the single dvd out there . as gatekeeper to the complete series we ask . . . anyone interested in streaming the entire series ? hook us up and win a prize ! bman\nthe contents of this web site are ( c ) 2003 - 2013 briki media , llc . all rights reserved .\nthird state / harbor men pictures / vanessa prods . / anonymous content / paramount television / epix ( 2016 )\n\u201cwe have such a great admiration for christophe honore and are excited to be working with him again after dans paris . this film is such a unique and different musically narrated drama , \u201d said sehring . \u201c love songs is about a love triangle gone awry following an unexpected tragedy . each character copes differently with the loss and brings to life their innermost thoughts and desires through song . in competition at the 2007 cannes film festival , love songs truly re - defines the romantic drama with its musical edge and unexpected intrigue . \u201d\nlove songs is a musical tale of a love triangle cut into three acts ; the departure , the absence and the return . at the start of the film the audience is introduced to the weakening love affair of ismael and julie . to spice up the relationship , julie decides to enhance their relationship into a threesome by inviting alice , ismael\u2019s co - worker at a small newspaper , into sleepovers at their flat in paris . soon after , tragedy strikes suddenly with julie\u2019s death and her family , friends and lovers struggle to deal with the loss . alice moves on but remains concerned for ismael . while searching his soul for healing , ismael is desperately pursued by erwann in a cat and mouse game which ultimately forces ismael to unleash a passion he had kept protected .\nthe film , which was a huge box office success in france , will be released theatrically and on local cable\u2019s on demand platform .\nabout backup films backup films acts as a producer\u2019s agent enabling selected films to access tailored international financing solutions including co - productions , distribution , equity and bank finance worldwide . backup films also operates the coficup tax film fund dedicated to the financing of french - qualifying films including minority co - productions . coficup global funds exceeds the us $ 5m figure and will grow regularly on a yearly basis .\nover the last five years backup films has contributed , among others , to the films of acclaimed directors such as apichatpong weerasethakul , radu mihaileanu , rodolphe marconi , andrei konchalovsky and talented first timers such as zoe cassavetes , fabrice du welz and jorge sanchez cabezudo . backup films\u2019 references include more than fifty production companies with films regularly selected to the main international festivals .\ndiscussing how netflix gained its power , who is threatened by it and why . on the one hand , the article feels a bit trite in that it looks at the recent offering of a streaming - only package as netflix '\nmove onto the web .\nhowever , in the body of the article , it becomes clear that digital distribution has been a part of the netflix business for over a decade .\nfor me , the intriguing discussion is about how netflix threatens the cable television business . again , this is a somewhat obvious point , but still worth making . as online content migrates to the living room tv , it is clearly an alternative to cable . that ' s not just netflix , but hulu and vudu and amazon and cinemanow and apple and googletv and . . . . . the point is that online media delivery to the television is making cable systems potentially obsolete , or at least less relevant . ( i covered this point in more detail a few weeks back in\ntwo points : first , cable needs to change . it needs to be as flexible as netflix and find a fresh strategy that capitalizes on its unique qualities . i ' ll give that some thought and perhaps comment on some possibilities in a future post .\nthe other interesting question is what netflix can do to continue its cutting edge success . believe it or not , i think netflix should be developing original short - form programming . netflix really is\n, and hbo made its best move when it went beyond simply showing movies and developed its own cutting edge programming . netflix has an installed user base of 15 million households many of who actively use the online aspect of the service . neflix has a very good user interface and first - rate streaming technology . it can best capitalize on all of these assets by offering some exclusive programs .\nreed hastings has always viewed netflix as a content distributor . well , every big distributor uses its distribution system to move some of its own content . netflix is a $ 10 billion company . it is big enough to tackle that strategy and it should be doing that right now . i renew\nfrom david poland of movie city news . this guy really does his homework and makes some excellent observations .\nvery insightful , roger . i agree that netflix needs to get into the programming development and production areas ."]}
{"id": 53878, "summary": [{"text": "cognita is a global private schools group which owns and operates schools throughout the united kingdom , singapore , spain , thailand , vietnam , brazil and chile .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "cognita was founded by the late chris woodhead , previously her majesty 's chief inspector of schools in england .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "cognita currently has a portfolio of 67 schools in 8 countries , employing some 5,000 teachers and educating over 30,000 children . ", "topic": 2}], "title": "cognita", "paragraphs": ["nine schools in chile join the cognita group under the pumahue and manquecura brands .\nit became huddersfield grammar school in 1995 and was bought by cognita in 2007 .\nthe school ' s owner cognita said some of the recommendations had already been implemented .\ninternational school ho chi minh city ( ishcmc ) and ishcmc american academy join cognita .\ncognita launches a new school : stamford american international school in singapore ( sais ) .\nthe cognita platform connectivity board and antenna easily integrate into your device ' s board configuration .\ncognita sees further growth in spain and adds to the st . andrews portfolio in thailand .\na new partnership creates cognita\u2019s first ever girls\u2019 school and our group expands further in spain .\nthrough exchange programs that cognita organizes worldwide , we foster a rich exchange program , in sending playpen students or educators abroad , while also hosting individuals from other schools in cognita group .\ncognita continues to grow with the addition of schools in brazil , the united kingdom and vietnam .\nin 2007 cognita spread internationally acquiring schools in spain and singapore . cognita established its first school from inception in 2009 , stamford american international school in singapore . also in this year , a group of three international schools were purchased in thailand . schools in vietnam joined cognita in 2011 , and in 2012 , cognita bought their first school in south america , in brazil . [ 4 ]\ncognita schools is an international independent schools group offering k - 12 private education across the globe .\ncongratulations to all of the students , staff and parents at these three cognita schools in spain .\ncognita is a class i medical device per the medical device data systems ( mdds ) regulation and built to support any class of medical device . the cognita platform has completed verification testing . when cognita is customized for your device , it may undergo additional verification testing and will undergo full validation .\ncognita is run by former chief inspector of schools chris woodhead . photograph : martin argles for the guardian\nhead teacher nicola walker said cognita had warned them that there was a question over its financial viability .\ncognita schools on twitter :\nschools in the # cognita group deliver a wide range of curricula , including the ib & the national curricula of the uk , australia and the usa . \u2026 urltoken\ncognita welcomes st . andrews international school , dusit in bangkok . colegio pumahue chicauma opens in chile .\ncognita expands in latin america through a partnership with chilean private schools group desarrollos educacionales ( ddee ) .\naustralian international school ( ais ) singapore and the british school of barcelona ( bsb ) join cognita .\nthe current chairman of cognita is sir chris woodhead , the former chief inspector of schools in england .\nconozca los diferentes puntos de vista acerca de la educaci\u00f3n global de nuestros educadores de la red cognita .\nthe school ' s owners cognita said it would be\ninappropriate\nto comment during a police investigation .\nsir chris woodhead said cognita would \u2018robustly\u2019 defend itself against the claims . photograph : adrian sherratt / rex features\ncognita runs schools in spain , thailand , singapore and vietnam , and is looking to expand into china .\nan article about cognita from the guardian paper in the uk . urltoken . . . ? fb = optout\ncognita expands internationally as schools in singapore and spain join our group . meanwhile our uk group continues to expand .\ncognita is founded with its first school in the uk and soon welcomes a further 20 schools into the group .\nthis article was updated to make clear that financial issues faced by the cognita group were historical and not current .\nsouthbank international school - history 2006 the milton keynes based private company cognita became the major shareholders and southbank international school became the first in cognita ' s international division . . . cognita has run into serious criticism of its management of southbank international school with a parent group claiming it has\nno serious interest in maximising the educational . . . cognita denied the allegations , claiming that its profits were in line with others in the sector . . .\ncumnor house school . cognita schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and . . . .\nst . andrews international schools in thailand are part of cognita , a global school network of over 60 schools in seven countries . providing excellent teaching and supporting every child to achieve their potential are the cornerstones of a cognita education .\nwoodhead , who runs cognita , said he would\nrobustly\ndefend the allegations , although would not elaborate further .\nsir chris woodhead , former head of ofsted , is now the chairman of cognita . photograph : martin argles for the guardian\ncognita welcomes the american british school in chile . the woodland pre - school group becomes our second school in hong kong .\nis a private company which owns and operates independent schools throughout the united kingdom . in addition , cognita operates a number of\nin august 2012 cognita questioned the financial viability of its ffynone house school in swansea . [ 5 ] following lobbying and negotiation by parents and staff of the school , [ 6 ] cognita agreed to surrender the school to its lessor , ffynone house school charitable trust , from which cognita had leased the school . cognita paid the trust \u00a3535 , 000 as a surrender sum and 10 years rent in advance of \u00a3270 , 000 and the school continues to operate with an operating surplus . [ 7 ]\na statement from cognita claimed it has no plans to get involved in state - funded free schools\nin any way\n.\nwoodhead insisted that cognita would be concentrating on its independent schools and that he had not spoken to gove for over a year .\nasquith court schools were bought by cognita ltd , a new education company chaired by chris woodhead , the first chief inspector of schools . cognita has over 45 schools in its portfolio and is the largest independent schools provider in the uk , europe and asia .\nbecause we are an integral part of cognita schools , we promote students exchange and a number of multicultural experiences to our students .\nwith a global group of 68 schools across asia , europe and latin america , cognita knows that borders themselves are evolving , blurring and even disappearing \u2013 and cognita schools are right at the forefront of equipping today\u2019s children for the changes that have yet to come .\nlong close school is proud to be part of the global cognita family of schools . cognita is an extraordinary group of diverse yet connected schools joining forces in an inspiring world of education with one common purpose : building self - belief and empowering individuals to succeed .\ncognita was accused of pension irregularities in 2012 . [ 17 ] in 2012 , cognita staff were instructed to impersonate parents and take tours of competing schools in wales . this conduct was defended as a\nnormal\nway of assessing the competition . [ 18 ]\noakleigh house school is proud to be part of the global cognita family of schools . cognita is an extraordinary group of diverse yet connected schools joining forces in an inspiring world of education with one common purpose : building self - belief and empowering individuals to succeed .\noakfields montessori school is proud to be part of the global cognita family of schools . cognita is an extraordinary group of diverse yet connected schools joining forces in an inspiring world of education with one common purpose : building self - belief and empowering individuals to succeed .\ncognita schools in asia and europe are celebrating outstanding international baccalaureate ( ib ) examination results from the 2017 tests . students from cognita schools in singapore , thailand , the uk and vietnam achieved their ib diploma in 2017 , exceeding the worldwide average ib pass rate .\nminnetronix and thinking medical systems are registered trademarks of minnetronix , inc . cognita , magic and neurapheresis are trademarks of minnetronix , inc .\nlong close school is one of 40 cognita schools in uk , alongside akeley wood school , st clare\u2019s school and colchester high school .\nall cognita schools are different , reflecting the needs of the families and communities they serve . we encourage our educators to [ \u2026 ]\noakleigh house school is one of 40 cognita schools in uk , alongside st clare\u2019s school , quinton house school and colchester high school .\nit is believed cognita made an aggressive bid because the building is in good condition and requires little refurbishment to open a new school .\nstamford american school hong kong is proud to be part of the global cognita family of schools . cognita is an extraordinary group of diverse yet connected schools joining forces in an inspiring world of education with one common purpose : building self - belief and empowering individuals to succeed .\ncognita\u2019s mission to be the leading global schools group began in 2004 , with a single school in the uk . now , with close to 30 , 000 students enrolled in cognita schools worldwide , the english montessori school is part of a growing family of 68 international and independent schools in 8 countries . tems is proud to uphold cognita\u2019s values through its excellent curriculum , caring school environment and extra - curricular activities .\ncognita schools was set up in 2004 by a private equity firm and sir chris woodhead , the former chief inspector of schools in england .\nsimon camby , cognita\u2019s director of education , europe argues all great leaders in education demonstrate five consistent qualities . i\u2019ve been in [ \u2026 ]\nst . andrews international school sukhumvit is proud to be part of the global cognita family of schools . cognita is an extraordinary group of diverse yet connected schools joining forces in an inspiring world of education with one common purpose : building self - belief and empowering individuals to succeed .\nst . andrews international school sathorn is proud to be part of the global cognita family of schools . cognita is an extraordinary group of diverse yet connected schools joining forces in an inspiring world of education with one common purpose : building self - belief and empowering individuals to succeed .\naustralian international school singapore - ownership . . . ais is has been privately owned by cognita since 2007 . . . cognita is a leading international independent schools group , committed to excellence in education . . . founded in 2004 , the cognita family of schools now incorporates over 51 schools world - wide , with schools in the uk , spain , thailand , singapore and vietnam , covering the age range . . .\noakfields montessori school is one of 40 cognita schools in uk , alongside st margaret\u2019s prep school , oxford house school and colchester high school .\nthe st . andrews international school sathorn is proud to be part of the global cognita family of schools . cognita is an extraordinary group of diverse yet connected schools joining forces in an inspiring world of education with one common purpose : building self - belief and empowering individuals to succeed .\ncognita establishes our first school from inception after being the sole winner in a request for interest exercise run by the economic development board of singapore .\ncognita schools , which owns ffynone house school in st james ' s crescent in uplands , is beginning a 30 - day consultation over its future .\nthe cognita journey began in 2004 with a single school , quinton house , in the united kingdom and a clear vision for what defines teaching excellence .\ncognita develops and operates the issue and media monitoring bluereport . the state - of - the - art \u00absoftware as a service\u00bb ( saas ) solution is continually enhanced by our own team of developers . cognita ag customers include leading companies , organisations , media and communication agencies in europe . christian beilborn and denis nordmann founded , in 2008 , the spin - off of eth zurich and today employ at cognita over 30 employees at their berlin and zurich offices .\nstaff at cognita , a multi - million pound private school chain , were\nhanded scripts\nby the uk marketing director nicole louis in order to obtain information . cognita ' s ffynone house school in swansea competes with st michael ' s , which charges more than \u00a310 , 000 annually in fees .\nthe cognita medical device connectivity platform satisfies our customers\u2019 need for a connectivity tool that manages devices , deploys software , tracks usage , and improves supply chain management .\nan inspiring world of education with some 70 cognita schools in europe , latin america and asia . this week managed by @ nbhc _ deputyhead as our # cognitainsider\nin march 2016 , cognita started a school from inception in chile with the opening of colegio pumahue chicauma . [ 4 ] also in 2016 , a further three schools joined cognita - international school of barcelona and the english montessori school in spain along with st . andrews international school , dusit in thailand . [ 4 ]\ncognita schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of . cumnor house school . iaps boys\u2019 preparatory school aged ( 4 - 13 ) . . . .\ncognita schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of . cumnor house school for girls . isa girls\u2019 preparatory school aged 4 - 11 . . . .\nlondon , 06 may 2016 - - moody ' s investors service , (\nmoody ' s\n) has today changed cognita bondco parent limited ( cognita ) and cognita financing plc ' s rating outlook to negative from stable . at the same time , moody ' s has affirmed the company ' s b2 corporate family rating ( cfr ) and b2 - pd probability of default rating , as well as the b2 instrument ratings on its gbp280 million senior secured notes due in 2021 .\ni hope that you will enjoy the contents and possibly consider making a contribution to a future edition of the cognita learning post . the intention is that it is a publication by educationalists for educationalists . there are over 3 , 100 teachers within the cognita schools group \u2013 that is a whole lot of wisdom to be tapped .\nstudents from cognita schools in chile have been enjoying an educational visit to cognita schools in london over the past six weeks . 20 students and two teachers have been attending north bridge house canonbury and north bridge house hampstead , while staying with local families . a reciprocal trip for uk students to chile is being planned for 2017 .\nwoodhead said cognita would\nrobustly\ndefend itself but would offer no further comment . the dfe said it was aware of the allegation but could not comment further .\nthe school remained a family business , under the headship of mr brown until 2004 when the school was sold . it was later acquired by the cognita schools group .\nalongside its continued growth , expansions and improvements , cognita also aims to create a more enviable teaching environment to attract the very best educators to deliver world - class education .\nhydesville tower school in walsall and the asquith court group of schools , including north bridge house in london , downsend in surrey and akeley wood in buckinghamshire , join cognita .\ncognita was formed in october 2004 by its founder management team and englefield capital , a private equity firm , now called bregal capital , and its former chairman , sir chris woodhead , the former chief inspector of schools in england . [ 3 ] from 2004 cognita started operating its first school , quinton house school in northampton . later in 2004 , cognita acquired the asquith court group , bringing a further 18 schools into the group . from 2004 until 2007 , they continued to buy independent schools within the uk .\nparents at cognita ' s saint andrews sukhumvit 107 school in bangkok , thailand , prepared a petition containing an open email to sir chris woodhead in 2012 alleging lack of transparency and a disdain for parental views following a decision by brian rogove , cognita ' s former asia pacific ceo , to change the leadership of the school . [ 24 ]\ncognita is a private company which owns and operates independent schools throughout the united kingdom . in addition , cognita operates a number of international schools in singapore , spain , thailand and vietnam , and is looking to expand into china . the company is based in milton keynes , buckinghamshire , and is the largest independent schools business in the uk .\nevery single one of the inspection reports has improved under cognita ' s ownership ,\nhe added .\nshow me a local authority with that kind of reputation .\nofficials are acting on information from a former senior executive at cognita , which has a multimillion - pound turnover and manages more than 50 fee - paying schools across the country .\nlast year this newspaper revealed how another of cognita ' s schools , southbank international , had been criticised by parents for\nmilking profits\nat the expense of children ' s education . they accused cognita , the country ' s largest owner of independent schools with a turnover of \u00a3150m , of turning the london school into a\nmoney - making machine\n.\nthe cognita platform consists of cost - effective , customizable technology that can be built into your medical device . cognita allows you to remotely manage , update , locate , and understand the use of your entire fleet of devices in the field . minnetronix provides best - in - class , start - to - finish integration with your device , and provides ongoing service .\nminnetronix maintains and supports the entire cognita platform , providing cellular - based data transmission , storage , and data access that does not require integration with a facility\u2019s wi - fi network .\nto that end , cognita achieves a significant milestone this month with the opening of a new purpose - built early learning campus in singapore called the early learning village . conceptualised and developed for students aged 18 months to six years , the new campus is a joint project conceived by cognita\u2019s australian international school ( ais ) and stamford american international school ( sais ) .\non 6 may 2013 the formerly majority british - owned company cognita agreed to be invested in by the american private equity firm kkr kohlberg kravis roberts l . p . [ 8 ]\ncognita is a global group of schools teaching a wide range of internationally renowned curricula , including the ib as well as the national curricula of leading education markets like great britain , australia and the usa . cognita schools enable children to reach the highest levels of academic attainment and this strong performance in key curricula examinations reflects the commitment of our students and their teachers .\nheadquartered in the uk , cognita schools is an international independent schools group offering primary and secondary private education in 70 schools across seven countries in europe , asia and latin america . bregal capital and kkr private equity each own 50 % of the shares of cognita . in the ltm february 2016 period , the company reported gbp310 million revenue and gbp58 million management adjusted ebitda .\nwoodhead insisted that cognita would not sell southbank and criticised cooper - hohn ' s confrontational manner . he wrote :\nhe has tried to use his wealth to intimidate and threaten .\nlast night woodhead said that further meetings with parents had led to some common ground being found , and he repeated his denial that cognita had\nmilked\nsouthbank . he admitted cognita had shown interest in the free schools project , but said talks to run toby young ' s school in hammersmith and two further schools elsewhere in the country had\ncome to nothing\n.\nby chris jansen it\u2019s been nearly a year since we formed the cognita global education council and the work of this group has been instrumental in putting education at the heart of our agenda .\ntems is a proud member of the cognita global family of schools . we benefit from the support that being part of a global group brings , as well its culture of academic excellence .\ncognita is a worldwide group of 67 schools in europe , latin america and south - east asia , employing some 4 , 600 teaching and support staff in the care and education of more than 30 , 000 pupils . cognita states that it values and respects the individuality of its schools , each one retaining its own unique ethos , with curricula and programmes tailored to the needs of the parents and children it serves . cognita\u2019s values of excellence , collaboration , respect , integrity , accountability underpin the group\u2019s vision of enriching pupils\u2019 lives and helping them to achieve their potential .\nthe cognita platform provides a cost - effective customizable hardware , software , and systems solution to remote medical device connectivity , giving you real - time access to valuable information - anytime , anywhere .\ncognita has more than 30 , 000 students and 5 , 200 teaching and support staff across its 68 schools . in its move towards a broader presence in asia , cognita has also brought the stamford american brand to hong kong , where its new campus will open in september . it will also expand the international school ho chi minh city ( ishcmc ) in vietnam later this year .\nin a statement , cognita said :\nit would be inappropriate to give specific comment at this stage as the police investigation of william vahey is still under way and these are interim findings .\na court heard that milbourne lodge , a popular feeder school to eton formed 100 years ago but taken over by cognita in 2007 , removed the children , aged eight and six , without warning .\nhaving a degree in business management and administration , i started working at el limonar international school murcia in 2008 , coinciding with the acquisition of the school by the cognita group . p . . .\ncolegios manquecura es miembro del conglomerado internacional l\u00edder en educaci\u00f3n , cognita schools , lo que nos ha permitido expandir nuestras fronteras hacia una educaci\u00f3n vanguardista , globalizada , y que aborda experiencias \u00fanicas en chile .\n\u2014 a brainless or thoughtless individual . i see that guy every morning on the crowded , rush hour train with his stuff spread all over the seat next to him ; what a persona non cognita \u2026\nin 2012 , playpen became part of cognita schools group , an educational group based in the united kingdom and with more than 60 schools worldwide . in addition to pedagogical , techological and infrastructure investments , being part of cognita schools group enables participation in numerous bilateral exchange programs , in which students and faculty enjoy the advantages of being part of a permanent culture of exchange among different schools all over the globe .\nms dean , deputy head of early years and primary , and ms mcmillan , teacher of early years , were invited to deliver training for the english teachers of the cognita schools in chile last week .\nmr jones said that if state schools can learn one thing from cognita - which has previously being accused of\nmilking\nits schools for profits - it is\nhow to run an efficient school\n.\non our arrival at harwood hall only a few classrooms were occupied but we quickly grew into a successful and thriving school . oakfields became part of the cognita group , a leading international schools group in 2007 .\na senior source in the education sector said the building attracted many eager bidders . cognita ' s offered price of nearly hk $ 7 , 000 per square foot rivaled that of high - end residential properties .\nschool group cognita has acquired the international school of barcelona ( isb ) . located in the seaside community of sitges outside barcelona , isb was founded in 1994 and serves 300 students aged 2 to 18 years . the school delivers the igcse and a - level curricula as well as the international baccalaureate ( ib ) . max vialou - clark , cognita\u2019s chief executive of europe , said : \u201cisb is a welcome addition to the cognita family , adding to our already strong portfolio of schools in spain , including the nearby british school of barcelona . \u201cwe will support isb staff to improve the education experience for students and have already planned significant investment for this academic year to improve the school\u2019s facilities , including the refurbishment of classrooms , improvements to playground areas and the development of it systems . \u201d isb becomes cognita\u2019s 67th school and its fifth in spain .\nsing tao daily was the first to report the buyer as an educational institution . it subsequently identified the buyer as flora education ltd whose director is from the management of cognita schools , a prominent educational institution in britain .\nin october 2012 , playpen became part of cognita schools group , an educational group based in the united kingdom , a world leader in the private education segment with more than 60 schools in asia , europe and latin america .\ncognita is a worldwide group of some 70 schools in europe , latin america and south - east asia . we employ over 5 , 000 teaching and support staff in the care and education of more than 30 , 000 pupils .\ncognita , run by former chief inspector of schools chris woodhead , has come under attack from parents at one of its most successful institutions , the southbank international school . they accuse cognita , the country ' s largest owner of independent schools with a turnover of \u00a3150m , of turning the london school into a\nmoney - making machine\n. the row threatens to embarrass the government as it pushes through its plans for schools to operate outside local authority control .\nin june 2013 , cognita expanded its network of latin american schools through a partnership with desarrollos educacionales ( ddee ) , a chilean private schools group operating nine national curriculum day schools under the pumahue and manquecura brands . [ 9 ]\nworldwide , it has more than 4 , 000 teaching and support staff working for the care and education of about 30 , 000 students from 1 to 18 years . since its launch in 2004 , cognita has successfully built a group of exceptional schools , in which no two institutions are the same . each cognita school maintains its own history , identity , and ethos , offering a curriculum and comprehensiveness of services designed to meet the local needs of each country . at any cognita school there are respected educational leaders , dedicated teachers and students who are enthusiastic learners . with significant investments in the pedagogical , technological , infrastructure and in exchange program areas , cognita allows playpen , a school already renowned for its merits , to share best practices and knowledge among schools of the group . such practices and knowledge are brought to brazil , with the aim of constantly enhancing teaching , and remaining at the forefront of education in the country .\nthis exchange follows other links being forged between our schools , including huddersfield grammar in the uk and el limonar murcia in spain and hydesville tower and british school of barcelona . cognita is actively exploring how we can further develop this activity .\nstamford american school is one of 10 cognita schools in asia , alongside stamford american school singapore , australian international school , singapore , international school ho ch minh city , vietnam , and st . andrews international school , sathorn , thailand .\nwe\u2019re growing all the time . cognita is an international group employing more than 5 , 000 teachers and professional staff between our some 70 schools , uk head office and regional offices in europe , latin america and south - east asia .\nit is claimed that , in order to lure high - achieving staff , cognita filed paperwork to ensure that headteachers at schools not eligible to benefit from the teachers pensions scheme ( tps ) were registered as working in schools that are covered .\nsenior education officers at cognita uk , a group run by ex - ofsted chief sir chris woodhead , were sent to st michael ' s school in llanelli , wales , to take part in\ncommercial espionage\n, it emerged on sunday .\nthe negative rating outlook reflects our expectation that the hong kong school acquisition will delay cognita ' s expected reduction in leverage , with moody ' s adjusted gross debt / ebitda likely to remain above 7 . 0x in the next 12 - 18 months .\ncognita , which educates 15 , 000 pupils in 50 schools worldwide , denied the allegations , claiming that its profits were in line with others in the sector . it also resisted parents ' demands that the school be sold to a charitable organisation . in a letter to parents , woodhead claimed that the\nhostile campaign . . . being waged against cognita is threatening the stability of the school and the ability of our teachers to do what is best\n. he wrote :\ncognita is not , as the spi would have you believe , ' milking southbank for profits ' . to the best of our knowledge , our profitability is comparable to other private operators in the sector . the figures which have been bandied about by the spi are wholly inaccurate .\ngeraint jones , the new director of education at private equity - owned cognita , said that moves to pass these jobs to support staff over the past 10 years had led to a level of inefficiency in the state sector that made him\nsick\n.\nwith some 70 schools in europe , latin america and asia , we employ 5 , 000 teaching and support staff in the care and education of more than 35 , 000 students . together , our schools ensure that each student receives a rounded cognita education :\nour basic starting point in early 2016 was to bring representatives from our educational leadership in each region together so we could establish joint priorities . this was a real step forward , providing a practical forum for a joined - up conversation on education within cognita .\nteaching excellence represents everything we stand for at cognita . we\u2019re committed to hiring and retaining outstanding talent : teachers and school leaders who are passionate about their craft as well as functional leaders and professionals in our head and regional offices who can take the business forward .\nto achieve more than you believe possible \u2013 that\u2019s the hallmark of a quality education . at cognita , it\u2019s what we strive for within each of our schools . it\u2019s what we want for our students , for our parents and for the people who work with us .\nhowever , he insisted that the main driver of cognita ' s schools is excellence in teaching and learning , with profits ploughed back into the schools themselves : 43 of its 44 uk schools received a\ngood\nor\noutstanding\nrating in their most recent ofsted reports .\na recent survey from educational testing service ( ets ) has revealed that the level of english attained by chilean students falls below the expected average in developed countries . consequently , cognita carried out a thorough review of their schools\u2019 english language learning and development framework in the early years of school , and decided to implement an increased english programme for young children during the upcoming academic year . to help launch this ambitious project , two of our early years staff were asked to deliver guidance in learning for the early years teachers in the 9 cognita schools in chile .\ncognita will robustly defend all of the allegations referenced within the article and in the specific matter regarding st michael ' s school in llanelli , having taken expert advice , we are certain that we have not done anything wrong or unusual in organising the ' mystery shopping ' trips .\ncognita was formed in october 2004 by its management and englefield capital , a private equity firm , now called bregal capital . currently the company employs more than 3 , 500 teachers , and educates more than 17 , 500 children in a variety of pre - preparatory , preparatory and senior schools .\ncognita\u2019s director of education is simon camby , who joined cognita in 2015 , having previously been a lead ofsted inspector and chief executive of the focus trust . [ 15 ] simon camby has written on the issue of gcse reform taking place in 2017 as the first stage in a complete transformation of the exam system that will eventually affect all subjects . [ 16 ] he argues schools shouldn\u2019t specialise so early and to such a degree that there is no room for a broad curriculum and achieving the right balance between depth and breadth is essential whilst schools must not become exam factories . [ 16 ]\nthe observer revealed that officials had received allegations of impropriety from a former senior executive at cognita , which manages more than 50 fee - paying schools across the country . the whistleblower , who had been dismissed by cognita , had claimed that in order to lure high - achieving staff the company had filed paperwork to ensure that headteachers at schools not eligible to benefit from the teachers pensions scheme ( tps ) were registered as working in schools that are covered . an education department spokesman said that after working with the firm they were\nnow satisfied that the scheme rules are now being correctly applied\n.\nin 2008 , cognita purchased acorn school which was a small family - owned nursery based in st andrews road . acorns merged with polam school , and for a while the school became known as polam oaks , before returning to its roots and re - embracing the name of polam school in 2012 .\nin april 2014 , cognita transferred ownership of ferndale preparatory school , faringdon , oxfordshire , to ferndale preparatory school limited , a parent - led consortium . this filed for administration on 22 july 2016 due to lack of pupil numbers and funding issues , leaving staff redundant . [ 10 ] [ 11 ]\nour diverse portfolio of schools and regional offices , combined with our ongoing investment in the professional development of our people , means we can offer first - class career opportunities with a global dimension . if you want to take your career further , we want to support you in achieving that goal within cognita .\nthe whistleblower further claims there was a brutal culture at the firm . minutes of a meeting between woodhead , who is the firm ' s chairman , and cognita heads on 12 may 2011 records woodhead saying :\ncertain members of staff at head office should stop behaving in a brutal and cavalier fashion .\nbritish cognita , world\u2019s leading independent schools group with 67 schools in 7 countries around the world , has announced the acquisition of international school of barcelona , located in sitges . the group has signed a purchase - and - sales agreement with the former owners of the school , in force since 1st january , 2016 .\nhaving a degree in business management and administration , i started working at el limonar international school murcia in 2008 , coinciding with the acquisition of the school by the cognita group . previously , i held roles both in controlling and management in a variety of different sectors including construction , the chemical industry and human resources .\nsince the change of ownership has taken place during the academic year , the school of sitges will continue to operate as usual supported by cognita group until the end of the school year 2015 - 2016 . thus , the daily activity of both students and teachers will not suffer any alteration and the transition will run smoothly .\nholistic \u2013 valuing academics , sports and the arts \u2013 is how the australian international school describes its approach to excellence in education . most of all , the school takes pride in its non - selective admissions policy , which reinforces cognita\u2019s belief that intellectual ability alone does not determine an individual\u2019s worth or contribution to the world .\nwith an ultimate mission of preparing students for future success in an uncertain world , cognita knows that the path ahead will be challenging and constantly evolving , but it is confident that the three building blocks it focuses on \u2013 quality education , building character and instilling a global mindset \u2013 will be key in achieving its objectives .\nof particular note are the two schools within the cognita family who are celebrating perfect or near perfect scores by their students \u2013 yeji , a student at international school ho chi minh city recorded a flawless 45 ( out of 45 ) and three students at southbank international school scored an impressive 44 ( out of 45 ) .\nat a national level in chile i have held the position of national counselor for the board of senior management dealing with topics related to educational management in the public system in chile . i have been head teacher in pumahue puerto montt and in pumahue temuco schools , both of these schools are currently part of the cognita network .\nwe consider cognita ' s near - term liquidity position to be adequate , based on a cash balance of about gbp62 million and approximately gbp52 million of undrawn super senior revolving credit facility undrawn at the end of february 2016 . in addition , the company has signed a separate gbp5 . 5 million asian local working capital facility .\nst . andrews international school , sukhumvit 107 is a world - class school for 2 - 18 year olds , focused on meeting your child ' s individual needs . set within a vibrant and green suburban campus that is easily accessible from the city , with the schools entrance at the foot of the bearing bts station . our school community is diverse in nature with students , parents and teachers coming from over 40 different nationalities . st . andrews international schools in thailand are part of cognita , a global school network of over 60 schools in seven countries . providing excellent teaching and supporting every child to achieve their potential are the cornerstones of a cognita education .\njudith fox , the sister of terry fox was in the city for the annual terry fox run . as one of the first schools group to support the terry fox run in ho chi minh city , judith fox visited the cognita schools to meet students who have participated in the race and supported with fundraising for the terry fox foundation .\n\u201cwe wish to congratulate all of our ib students on their successes in these examinations , \u201d says chris jansen , cognita\u2019s chief executive officer . \u201cthe ib is recognised by leading universities around the globe for the rigour and breadth it fosters in students and we are proud that our schools continue to achieve such admirable and improving results year after year . \u201d\ncognita ' s management of southbank international school was criticised in 2011 , with parents groups claiming it had\nno serious interest in maximising the educational experience of . . . children if it impacts on their bottom line\n. then chairman chris woodhead denied the allegations , claiming that its profits were in line with others in the sector . [ 20 ]\nheadquartered in the uk , cognita has a regional structure to support our diverse and growing family of schools around the world . between them , our schools deliver a wide range of internationally renowned curricula , including the international baccalaureate as well as the national curricula of australia , brazil , chile , singapore , spain , thailand , the uk , usa and vietnam .\nhe says the company ' s uk marketing director , nicole louis , even handed him a script to use during a planned visit to st michael ' s school in llanelli last year , which competes with cognita ' s ffynone house school in swansea . ffynone house has since been transferred back to its previous charitable owners amid questions over the school ' s financial viability .\nthe school inspection service inspects all cognita\u2019s schools in england with the exception of those few whose headteachers are members of the independent schools council ( isc ) . our inspections are conducted in accordance with section 109 ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) of the education and skills act 2008 and follow the inspection framework agreed by sis and the department for education ( dfe ) .\nthe matter has been internally investigated by the company ' s lawyers and its chief executive , rees withers , wrote to the whistleblower denying there was any issue , adding that there were no grounds to accuse cognita of dishonesty . he wrote :\ngiven the complexities of pension legislation it would be perfectly feasible for illegitimate arrangements to be put in place through a misunderstanding of the rules .\nthe group chief executive officer of cognita is chris jansen , who has over 20 years ' experience in consumer products and service businesses . prior to cognita , he was chief executive officer of the aa following six years at centrica plc , latterly as managing director of british gas services from june 2010 to july 2013 . from 2000 to 2007 , mr jansen worked for british airways plc , where he held a number of general management roles including responsibility for concorde , global head of the executive club and managing director of airmiles . before british airways , mr . jansen worked for procter & gamble for seven years from 1993 , having joined on the graduate programme . [ 12 ] mr jansen is a member of the corporate partnerships board of the great ormond street hospital children ' s charity . [ 13 ]\nwe value and respect the individuality of our schools , each one retaining its own unique ethos , with curricula and programmes tailored to the needs of the parents and children it serves . wherever you visit a cognita school , be that in brazil , chile , singapore , spain , thailand , vietnam or the united kingdom , you will find empowered school leaders , committed teachers and pupils who are enthusiastic learners .\ntwo months before he was fired , the whistleblower received a letter from withers , saying :\ni appreciate that you felt it wrong of nicole louis to ask you to adopt a false name and pretend to be a prospective parent and that you believe that , as a general rule , it is inappropriate for a senior employee of cognita to adopt such an approach to assess the facilities of a rival .\ncognita is one of a number of for - profit companies keen to get involved in the government ' s vision for education as set out by gove , who admits having no\nideological objection\nto their involvement . at present free schools cannot be owned by profit - making institutions , but parents are permitted to lease premises , buy products and contract out the school management to private for - profit companies .\nthe last one of new method college ' s campus buildings was put up for tender and sold for hk $ 670 million . sing tao daily was the first to report the buyer as an educational institution . it subsequently identified the buyer as flora education ltd whose director is from the management of cognita schools , a prominent educational institution in britain . it is believed the group may soon open internation . . .\nthe only facility of its kind in the country , the early learning village will offer families a choice of education grounded by the international baccalaureate ( ib ) with two pathways : the australian or american curriculum . this unparalleled project reflects cognita\u2019s modern and innovative approach to learning . it also represents a world - first in early childhood education \u2013 one tailored to the distinct environment of singapore , where space is at a premium .\nsimon camby , luiza sassi and adrian watts have been involved over the course of the year alongside members of the cognita leadership team . also joining us as an external member is david smellie , partner at farrer and co and former chair of the southbank board . david has great experience and is a real leader in the area of safeguarding and education more widely . david has served as a much - valued \u2018critical friend\u2019 on the council .\ni read the story about breckland and i shrugged my shoulders . so many people have so many opinions and they don ' t even work for the company - they are just creating stories and headlines and nervousness around the system ,\nmr jones said .\nthere ' s a moral conflict , but again , where ' s the evidence in people ' s judgement that a group such as cognita is in it purely for the money ?\nthe sis inspects several groups of independent schools including the focus learning trust , run by a christian sect called the plymouth brethren , which was under investigation by the dfe over its teaching practices , as well as steiner waldorf schools , which have attracted controversy for philosophies based around reincarnation , and schools in the cognita group , which was set up by former head of ofsted chris woodhead in 2004 and encountered financial losses and investigation in its early years .\nin 2012 judge robert reid qc ruled that the cognita - owned milbourne lodge in esher , surrey , had acted unfairly in removing two children , aged eight and six , without warning after the children ' s parents criticized the school ' s parents\u2019 association , the friends of milbourne lodge , for lack of transparency in its fundraising and spending . the judge said that the parents\u2019 association was\nsomewhat shadowy\nand a\nshambles\n. [ 19 ]\n\u201cthe know - how we seek to equip our students with will help them adapt and succeed in life \u2013 that is where the skills of being inquisitive , adaptable , curious and resilient will be extremely important , \u201d drake says . \u201cif there is one accomplishment that cognita aims to be known for , it is preparing the students in our care for lives that may be different , complex and challenging without forgetting they should be sustainable , rewarding and fulfilling . \u201d\nisn ' t housing cheap in that area ? or am i wrong , i am just guessing ? i know there is no saving to be had there . i had thought it was a relaxed atmosphere , fairly well run and not a heavy workload . plus you can live by the beach . was it ever like this ? i wouldn ' t want to go there if its cognita though because it will be a lot of work and no money .\nit is a great opportunity for educational and institutional growth , being able to share best pedagogical practices and of course , gain experience from experts in the area of education . having the cognita way as a central guide for our institution allows for academic enrichment and improvement where the students receive the benefits since they are at the centre of the process . having the opportunity to learn about different educational curricula fosters important growth not only for the people but also for the institution .\nat least three out of 10 jobs will be obsolete within the next 20 years . more will follow suit as technologies such as automation and robotics increasingly find their way from hi - tech laboratories and factory floors to operating tables , homes and everyday lives . key to staying relevant in the perpetually evolving market is a matching desire to learn limitlessly . for cognita schools worldwide , this means transcending borders \u2013 from the four walls of the classroom to all corners of the world .\nas from september , the school will be integrated as a new campus under the brand of the british school of barcelona . therefore , lnternational school of barcelona becomes a cognita school , joining the other four schools that the educational group currently has in our country , namely the british school of barcelona in castelldefels , hastings school in madrid , el limonar lnternational school of murcia and el limonar lnternational school villamart\u00edn of alicante . these centres are considered top class british education private schools nationwide .\nwe are proud to have three schools at the top of this renowned ranking of the best spanish schools . cognita\u2019s first priority is to offer the best education for each one of our pupils , not just maximising academic results but also promoting universal values and building the skills that they will need to succeed in a fast changing world . this result is a reflection of the commitment and dedication of the teams at the british school of barcelona , el limonar international school and hastings school . \u201d"]}
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", "topic": 13}], "title": "maryland mining company", "paragraphs": ["1844 new york mining company incorporate ( incorporate the new york mining company ) .\nextracts from a report made to the maryland mining company [ microform ] : on the estate of said company , . . .\n1870 : february 28 th , consolidated coal company to the mt . savage fire brick and mining company conveyed all the described deed from the mount savage iron company to the union mining company .\n\u00a9 2018 visit maryland , maryland office of tourism development . all rights reserved .\nextracts from a report made to the maryland mining company [ electronic resource ] : on the estate of said . . .\nsilliman , benjamin . & silliman , benjamin . ( 1838 ) . extracts from a report made to the maryland mining company on the estate of said company , in the county of allegany , maryland .\n1831 : founders of the union mining company get a land grant in mount savage .\nbut now another canadian mining company , rise gold , is going to try it again .\nwhite bear mine ( maryland mining company ; skillan and means ) , black bear , klamath mts , siskiyou co . , california , usa\nwhite bear mine ( maryland mining company ; skillan and means ) , black bear , klamath mts , siskiyou co . , california , usa\nextracts from a report made to the maryland mining company [ electronic resource ] : on the estate of . . . | national library of australia\nextracts from a report made to the maryland mining company [ microform ] : on the estate of said compa . . . | national library of australia\nand mining company , by mr . e . g . spilsbury , who was then the american representative of the hodgson wire rope tramway company .\n1 874 : warren delano iii , after graduating from harvard university in 1874 he joined the management of the union mining company at mt . savage , maryland .\nsilliman , benjamin . and silliman , benjamin . extracts from a report made to the maryland mining company [ microform ] : on the estate of said company , in the county of allegany , maryland / by benjamin silliman aided by benjamin silliman , jr new - york 1838\nstrong knowledge in machine learning and data mining ; design and implement data mining , machine learning and pattern recognition algorithms ; . . .\n1860 an act to incorporate the consolidation coal company . incorporation of the consolidation coal company )\nsilliman , benjamin . and silliman , benjamin . extracts from a report made to the maryland mining company [ electronic resource ] : on the estate of said company , in the county of allegany , maryland / by benjamin silliman aided by benjamin silliman , jr new - york 1838\nthe renowned tyson mining family dominated the chrome industry and contributed significantly to the copper and iron mining and smelting industry during the nineteenth century .\n1905 - the american tobacco company acquires r . a . patterson ' s lucky strike company .\n1911 union mining company wm . l hamilton superintended . . . . . . . . . jas . aldon mine forman\n1839 : the maryland and new york iron and coal company iron works began construction . construction was completed in 1843 .\n2007 sterlite ( vedanta ) , a london - based mining company with assets in india and africa , offers to purchase asarco .\n1848 : the maryland and new york iron and coal company failed and the assets were sold to the mount savage iron company . lulworth also aquired the mount savage railroad .\nthe consolidation coal company was established in 1864 and headquartered in the city of cumberland , maryland for the first 85 years ( 1864 - 1945 ) where the company became the largest bituminous coal company in the eastern united states .\n1901 - the eastman kodak company of new jersey , the present parent company for kodak , is formed .\n1944 : andrew john rost ( 1903 to 1999 ) of pittsburgh , pennsylvania purchased the assets of the union mining company and operated the brickyard under the name of the mount savage refractory company inc . this is the oldest fire clay brick plant in maryland .\nfigure 38 . late - 19th - century coal company towns along the potomac river in western maryland . source : lacoste and wall 1989 : figure 9 . courtesy of the maryland geological survey .\nthe research analyst will aid pier with quantitative and qualitative data mining , analysis , and compiling of regulatory reports for maryland and the federal . . .\nextracts from a report made to the maryland and new york coal & iron company [ electronic resource ] : on . . .\noperating in maryland . most are found in southern maryland ( charles , prince george ' s & st . mary ' s counties ) . the\n1894 - the r . c . maxwell company , the oldest existing outdoor advertising company in america , is created . the company concentrates primarily in the middle atlantic states .\n, a mining operation , established by levi hollingsworth at glen arm , baltimore county .\n1881 dr . thomson union mining co . doctor . ( college clinical record 1912 )\nbeitzel corporation is an industrial construction and service company with over 40 years of experience in the energy , mining , industrial construction and . . .\n, for the brailer mining company ( corporation ) of mt . savage md . , was before the board stating that the personal proper of the\nextracts from a report made to the maryland and new york coal & iron company [ microform ] : on the estate . . .\n1864 mt savage iron works and frostburg coal company combine to form consolidated coal company . a . j . center president .\na minimum of 7 - 10 years relevant experience with an emphasis on underground mining ( borer miners , longwall mining , and hoist operations experience is an asset ) ; . . .\nmust possess a good knowledge of risk analysis and data mining technique . is looking to hire a data mining subject matter expert with at least seven ( 7 ) years . . .\ndiscover maryland\u2019s miles of waterfront , from well - known resorts to quiet coves .\n, baltimore , maryland , august 2003 . photo by diane f . evartt .\nmaryland - virginia boundary in lower chesapeake bay demarcated by black - jenkins award .\npennsylvania steel ( maryland steel , 1891 ) built blast furnace at sparrows point .\ncoal was originally mined here early when the \u201cbig vein\u201d was opened in 1820 . the coal was orginally transported by flatboats placed together on the headwaters of the potomac . as part of their operations , the potomac wharf branch was built from will ' s creek , west of cumberland , by the maryland mining company between 1846 and 1850 , as an extension to their eckhart branch railroad . the cumberland coal & iron company , chartered in 1850 , purchased the maryland mining company ' s mines and railroad in april 1852 , including the village of eckhart .\n1854 : january , the railroad interests of the mount savage iron company were transferred to the newly incorporated cumberland and pennsylvania railroad company .\n1844 : february , the b & o railroad signs its first commercial contract to carry large scale shipments of coal from mt . savage , maryland to mt . clare , maryland . urltoken b & o signs traffic contract with maryland & new york iron & coal company of mount savage for first large - scale coal shipments .\nmagnesite mining in stevens county ( 1916 - 1968 ) by j . e . ( jess ) buchanan\n1924 andrew ramsey , john ramsey and william ramsey start an company to manufacture tile , brick and artifical stone under the name vitrox company .\n1911 - antitrust action against the american tobacco company breaks it into several major companies : american tobacco company , r . j . reynolds , liggett & meyers tobacco company , lorillard , and british american tobacco .\nfigure 34 . postcard depicting the company town of eckhart ( al - v - a - 249 ) , allegany county . courtesy of the maryland historical trust .\nportions of allegany and garrett counties were the focus of an extensive cultural resources survey undertaken by the maryland historical trust on behalf of the maryland bureau of mines from 1980 to 1983 .\ncasselman bridge , grantsville , maryland , october 2015 . photo by diane f . evartt .\n1848 : february 7 th , the lulworth iron company changed its name to the mount savage iron company ( act of 1847 . chapter 57 )\n1909 hayden , arizona founded as a company town to provide housing for workers supporting mining and smelting operations . asarco and kennecott build side - by - side copper smelters in hayden .\nrise owns the past producing idaho - maryland gold mine located near grass valley , california usa .\nimproved order of red men ( secret fraternal society ) organized great council of maryland , baltimore .\n1944 : the icc granted the western maryland railroad permission to purchase the cumberland and pennsylvania railroad .\n1906 general sales manager for union mining co . chas . h . clairborne 1113 fidelity bldg . baltimore md .\nmagnesite mining in stevens county ( 1916 - 1968 ) by j . e . ( jess ) buchanan - urltoken\n1850 the cumberland coal & iron company , chartered in 1850 , purchased the maryland mining company ' s mines and railroad in april 1852 , including the village of eckhart . the railroad was operated by the new company until 1870 . in that year , cumberland coal & iron was itself acquired by consolidation coal . the eckhart branch and the potomac wharf branch then became part of the cumberland & pennsylvania railroad , also owned by consolidation coal .\nthese two towns were some of the few company towns to appear in garrett county . in addition to these towns and kitzmiller , shallmar was one of the major coal towns in the county . founded by the wolf den mining company in the second decade of the 20\n, state house grounds , annapolis , maryland , april 2000 . photo by diane f . evartt .\ngeneral assembly reserved all unpatented lands\nwestward of fort cumberland\nfor maryland soldiers of the revolution .\n1902 - the state of maryland passes a workers ' compensation law , the nation ' s first .\nconduct research and rapid prototyping of automation scripts , malware processing systems , and security data mining applications . . . .\ndemonstrated ability to conceptualize and develop proactive prospecting methodologies to support organizational goals , including data mining , sophisticated . . .\nbook review : collector ' s guide to the balmat mining district , in st . lawrence county , new york .\nbaltimore - union passenger railway company , first commercial electric street railway in country .\ndeep creek dam constructed by pennsylvania electric company . the dam ' s construction created\n1896 : september 8 th , the mt . savage fire company was instituted .\nbyron riblet died in 1952 . there are no riblet descendants in the company .\n1911 - american tobacco company controls 92 % of world ' s tobacco business .\n1916 - boeing aircraft company designs and produces its first model , the biplane .\nnevertheless , all of these towns shared a common characteristic : domination by a company . it was not uncommon for the only store in a town to be run by the company , or for churches to be built using company funds . around 15 company towns were established in the george\u2019s creek coal valley in the mid - 19\nthe company did not develop adequate kilns for deadburning its ore , and its rail operation was costly , with the result that the company was not a financial success .\nmaryland monument , gettysburg battlefield , gettysburg , pennsylvania , august 2006 . photo by diane f . evartt .\n1946 : the western maryland rail road moved the maintenance crews from mt . savage md to ridgeley wv .\nthis sample of chromite , also know as iron chromate ( fecr 2 o 4 ) is from a lens of ore in the arundel corporations ' s delight serpentine quarry , located in reisterstown , maryland . the calhoun chromite mine of the tyson mining company was located on the quarry site and last operated around 1880 .\nthe company town of shallmar suffered a slow decline from the 1930s through the 1960s .\n1847 - 1850 company doctor andrew bruce of somerset pa . ( jefferson medical college )\n? : republic lumber company ceased operation in mt . savage . the company is still in operation by andrew j . rost\u0092s grandson david w . rost . ( 2003 )\n1890 - j . walter thompson company ' s billings total over one million dollars .\n1902 - alfred erickson opens his own advertising agency , the erickson company , at the age of 25 ; his first clients include bon ami and american coal tar company .\n1907 - the justice department files anti - trust charges against the american tobacco company .\nfinance docket no . 18980 : shamokin valley & pottsville railroad company et al . abandonment\ncentury , shallmar was the town in garrett county which most resembled the company towns of the george\u2019s creek valley . in 1923 the company employed 130 laborers . their housing was constructed on a typical corporate paternalistic plan , and unionism was actively discouraged by the company .\nother companies included the foltz manufacturing and supply company , the brandt cabinet works , the national biscuit company warehouse , the new york central iron works , the jamison cold storage door company , the antietam paper company , the pangborn corporation ( the world\u2019s largest producer of sand blast cleaning and dust control equipment ) , and the fairchild engine and airplane corporation .\n( 1854 - 1951 ) , encamped at bladensburg and other maryland sites after first march on washington , dc .\n1953 c & p integrated into the western maryland rr . track from mt savage junction to mt savage removed .\nthe shamokin valley and pottsville railroad company was incorporated by an act approved by the state of pennsylvania on march 25 , 1858 . it was established by the owners of the defunct danville and pottsville railroad company and the philadelphia and sunbury railroad company , and was granted all the rights , powers , and privileges , etc . , earlier given to these entities . the shamokin valley and pottsville railroad company later became a subsidiary of the pennsylvania railroad company\nperform extensive data mining and analysis base on investigation and identification of fwa patterns and instances and report conclusions / recommendations via . . .\n1902 asarco expands , building lead smelters at murray , utah and chihuahua , mexico . the company acquires mines and future mineral rights in idaho , invests in zinc mining and production and purchases a smelter in everett , washington .\nwhile houses in barton were made available to the general public , not just company employees .\nboston steamship company ( later merchants and miners transportation ) began coastal shipping service , baltimore .\n1877 chas f mayer becomes president of the c & p railroad and consolidation coal company .\nplease be advised that effective this date , you are appointed assistant superintendent of this company .\nstrip mining techniques have allowed a resurgence of the coal industry in allegany county in the past few decades , but the new technology requires far fewer laborers . sixty - four mining companies were operating in the region in 1966 , but fewer than a dozen employed over 10 people .\n2005 through a stock swap , southern peru copper corporation acquires minera mexico , grupo mexico\u2019s mining division . spcc becomes southern copper corporation . grupo mexico\u2019s railroad division acquires the railroad company , ferrosur , expanding its control of mexican transportation networks .\nthe klots throwing company in lonaconing was bought out by general textile mills and closed in 1946 .\n1867 - lord & taylor is the first company to use double - column advertising in newspapers .\nmaryland & new york iron & coal company constructs 10 mile railroad from mt savage to cumberland thru the narrows to connect with the b & o . this railroad was built with\nu\nrail produced in mt savage\n( c . 1829 - 1892 ) , elected as annapolis alderman , first african american to hold elected office in maryland .\nterra rubra , birth site of francis scott key , keymar , maryland , september 2006 . photo by diane f . evartt .\n10893 : samuel m . semmes vs . maryland & new york iron & coal co . al . mortgage foreclosure on the mount\n1864 jan . 26 c & p railroad purchase of georges creek coal and iron company and railroad .\nexperience in data mining and a proven ability to translate numbers into plain english for business use . the ideal candidate applies analytic techniques of . . .\nand other public buildings in washington , dc . district residents fled to maryland and virginia . president james madison first retreated to virginia .\ncivil war re - enactors , carroll county farm museum , westminster , maryland , may 2005 . photo by diane f . evartt .\noversees data mining where information is collected from the quality assessment and reporting tool ( qart ) and other various tools , and compiled into meaningful . . .\nkitzmiller also developed a thriving lumber industry , although its residents also worked in a woolen mill and a shirt factory , as well as in coal mining .\nuse sloping access shafts to reach mineral deposits . they afford access to minerals not found at the surface , but not deep enough to warrant shaft mining .\n1910 - 1940 asarco purchases mines in five new areas of mexico , invests in copper mines in chile , and tests for metal in colombia , venezuela , the west indies , cuba , ecuador , peru , argentina , nicaragua and brazil , eventually forming a peruvian mining company as a wholly owned subsidiary and mining intensively in bolivia . asarco also invests in mines in canada , australia , west africa and saudi arabia .\n1911 - the supreme court rules that standard oil company of new jersey must be dissolved under antitrust laws .\nextract minerals that are just below the surface , or are too unstable for tunnelling techniques to reach . the term , surface mining , describes all procedures that remove the surface to reach mineral deposits . this method includes open - pit and strip mining , and is used to reach cinder , gravel , and sand .\npillar innovations offers a diverse product portfolio to fulfill the needs of the energy , mining , environmental , manufacturing , and food & drug sectors . . . .\ncaterpillar bulldozer & conveyor belt dumping coal , conrail coal yard , baltimore , maryland , may 2015 . photo by sarah a . hanks .\nas the companies left the george\u2019s creek valley , the people left behind saw major changes . many of the former bustling company towns died out and became ghost towns , or dwindled to a handful of residents . many formerly company - owned properties became the possessions of former workers . for instance , in brophytown all of the company houses built by the phoenix and george\u2019s creek coal company in 1918 were sold to their inhabitants in the 1950s .\nrise gold corp . is a publicly listed exploration company . ( cse : rise ) ( otc : ryes )\nthe area that would become midlothian was the site of a bowery furnace for the cumberland coal and iron company .\n1896 - j . walter thompson company begins using the rock of gibraltar in its advertising for prudential insurance co .\nno further analysis was undertaken . although part of this site has been disturbed by later mining activities , the deposits were sufficiently intact to allow for some further interpretation .\nmining has been a significant part of maryland ' s economy , particularly in the western counties . during the 1700s , the first mines in maryland were dug for coal and stone . using both the chesapeake and ohio canal , and the baltimore and ohio railroad to ship their product east , they helped spur transportation development in the state . in some cases , companies carved their own transportation routes , as in 1845 , when the mount savage coal & iron company completed the mt . savage railroad in an effort to expedite shipping and eliminate reliance on private shipping companies .\ncomment : total gold production from the idaho - maryland group was estimated by clark ( 1970 ) at about $ 70 , 000 , 000 .\nreference : additional information on the idaho - maryland mine is contained in file no . 331 - 9392 ( cgs mineral resources files , sacramento )\n1851 - i . m . singer and company takes out its first patent for the singer perpendicular action sewing machine .\n1908 - the ford motor company unveils the model t at $ 825 , beginning the automobile age for the masses .\nplease check back frequently as we will be updating our shareholders with news releases , maps , photos and descriptions on the idaho - maryland gold project .\nfort mchenry national monument & historic shrine , 2400 east fort ave . , baltimore , maryland , july 2016 . photo by sarah a . hanks .\n1905 dr conroy sustained sever injuries , involving perhap the loss of his sight , by explosion of a vial of nitroglycerine . ( maryland medical journal )\nthe last of the counties to be formed in western maryland , garrett county ( carved out of allegany county in 1872 ) was also the most remote .\nfigure 36 . engle mill store ( g - ii - b - 146 ) , accident , garrett county . ( courtesy of the maryland historical trust )\n\u201crise gold expects to start an exploration diamond drilling campaign at the idaho - maryland project in the september quarter and is currently preparing the drill sites . \u201d\nmount savage rolling mill ( maryland & new york iron & coal company ) rolls first u . s . iron rail ( 42 # u - rail ) : later in year rolls 50 # t - rail for railroad between boston and fall river . ( r r history )\nthe paper industry arrived in allegany county during this period . in 1890 the potomac paper company built a paper mill in cumberland , employing over 100 men . later sold to the cumberland paper company , the operation went out of business in 1903 .\n1965 asarco constructs an 800 - foot smokestack in el paso . the company says the stack will \u201cdiffuse objectionable emissions . \u201d\n1899 - j . walter thompson company opens a london office , possibly the first international office of an american advertising agency .\n1849 md . session law an act to incorporate the wellersburg and jennings ' run rail road company . an act amendatory of an act entitled , an act to incorporate the parker vein coal company , passed at december session , 1849 , chapter 56 .\nthis information resource of the maryland state archives is presented here for fair use in the public domain . when this material is used , in whole or in part , proper citation and credit must be attributed to the maryland state archives . please note : rights assessment for associated source material is the responsibility of the user .\npeale museum & kurt l . schmoke conference center , 225 north holliday st . , baltimore , maryland , septmber 2008 . photo by diane f . evartt .\n1919 - since the passage of the child labor provision in the federal tax code in april , child labor is reduced by 40 percent , particularly in the coal mining and canning industries .\n1901 asarco averts a catastrophic war with the guggenheims , who take control of the company , acquiring 50 % of asarco\u2019s stock .\n1902 - the sherman antitrust act is used for the first time against the northern securities company , formed by a railroad merger .\n1918 - the first test kitchen in an ad agency is created in the chicago office of the j . walter thompson company .\nto advertise their complaints , the striking miners won the battle . soon thereafter they formed \u201cthe miners and laborers protective and benevolent association of allegany county , maryland . \u201d\nfigure 39 . excavated wheel pit at the antietam furnace complex ( 18wa288 ) , washington county . 18wa288 slide # 37 . ( courtesy of the maryland historical trust )\nthe other center of the paper industry in the county was luke , originally known as west piedmont . this town was laid out around a saw mill between 1872 and 1881 . in 1882 the piedmont pulp and paper company , later the westvaco paper company , was chartered by the luke family . in 1894 this company employed 200 men in the pulp mill and 75 in the paper factory . over the next two decades the company came to employ over 1 , 000 people . later westvaco expanded its operations to south westernport .\n1901 - united states steel company is incorporated through the merger of ten companies . it is the world ' s largest industrial corporation .\nfigure 35 . a miner ' s saltbox house in eckhart ( al - v - a - 249 ) , allegany county . ( courtesy of the maryland historical trust )\ncomment : the location point selected for latitude and longitude represents the idaho - maryland mine main shaft as shown on the usgs grass valley 7 . 5 - minute quadrangle .\nbaltimore & ohio railroad museum , 901 west pratt st . ( at poppleton st . ) , baltimore , maryland , may 2013 . photo by adam n . wexler .\nin remote locations such as railroad construction sites , lumber camps , turpentine camps , or coal mines , jobs often existed far from established towns . as a pragmatic solution , the employer sometimes developed a company town , where an individual company owned all the buildings and businesses .\nreference : macboyle , e . m . , 1919 , mines and mineral resources of nevada county : sixteenth annual report of the state mineralogist , california state mining bureau , p . 1 - 270 .\nfigure 37 . mills known to have existed in garrett county during the 1860s . source : lacoste and wall 1989 : figure 8 . ( courtesy of the maryland geological survey )\nthe village of wilson also became home to a lumbering operation which included a shingle mill ; the company went out of business in 1915 .\na contract has been given to the luten bridge company . york , pa . , to build a 44 - ft . concrete span bridge\nfrancis scott key plaque , mt . vernon place united methodist church , 10 east mt . vernon place , baltimore , maryland , september 2009 . photo by diane f . evartt .\n1846 : june 29 th , the maryland and new york iron and coal company borrowed $ 30 , 000 from samuel semmes . said mortgage included 9 miles of railroad from mt . savage to cumberland , mines , furnaces , all equipment , horses , mules , all personal property , etc . ( liber 1 folio 788 )\nin 1845 , he established baltimore chrome works , the first chromium chemicals plant in the united states , after developing and patenting a process to manufacture potassium bichromate . chromium chemicals were primarily used to manufacture paint pigments , dyes , and mordant for tanning leather . isaac ' s son , jesse tyson , followed in his father ' s footsteps , serving as president of baltimore chrome works in fells point . jesse built cylburn mansion with his fortune . isaac ' s other , son , james wood tyson , ovresaw the tyson mining company , which mined chromite in maryland , pennsylvania , and california . james , like his father , also was involved in a number of copper mines and iron furnaces in both maryland and vermont .\n1898 henry rogers , instrumental in forming the standard oil company trust organizes the amalgamated copper company to acquire \u201call the principal smelting works in the u . s . with the exception of the guggenheims\u201d later , needing capital , rogers approaches the guggenheims , who demand control of the developing trust .\n1890 - the american tobacco company is founded , absorbing over 200 hundred rival firms , and gains control of the cigarette and smoking tobacco industries .\n1895 - fred pabst , president of pabst brewing company , predicts in an essay that beer will become the national beverage of the united states .\nthe site of murphy\u2019s hall in lonaconing was identified during a phase i survey in the early 1980s . the site , former mining company housing near lonaconing which consists of a buried foundation , a cellar , and a midden scatter , was tested . despite apparent potential to yield significant deposits , the site was found to have little integrity and thus low information potential .\nregion , stretching all the way from baltimore and over the maryland state line into pennsylvania . many important serpentine deposits lie within this area , which is also the source of the discovery of\nst . elizabeth ann seton statue , national shrine of saint elizabeth ann seton , 339 south seton ave . , emmitsburg , maryland , july 2016 . photo by sarah a . hanks .\njames noonan of the union mining co , mt savage , died this morning of pneumonia . he was the brother of thomas noonan of cumberland . he was in his 58th year and leaves a wife and 6 children .\nthe rise of industry during this period was paralleled by the rise of unionism . four strikes occurred during the 1870s . one of these occurred at the new central mining company\u2019s mines in midlothian in 1873 . the miners , who were paid by the amount of coal which they produced , thought they were being cheated by the scales used to weigh the coal . using the\nin lonaconing , the klots throwing company opened a silk mill that provided employment to many miners\u2019 wives and a glass factory operated from 1912 to 1916 .\nthere were two principal operating companies in the district : american mineral production co . ( amp co ) and northwest magnesite company ( nwm co ) .\n1889 - james b . duke spends 20 per cent of the gross sale of his tobacco company earnings ( $ 80 , 000 ) towards advertising .\n1896 - the monarch bicycle company spends $ 125 , 000 on advertising , including $ 10 , 000 for a bicycle racing crew that tours the country participating in bicycle races under the monarch name . the company sells 50 , 000 bicycles in 1896 , up from 1 , 200 sold in 1893 .\npublished compilation of acts of the pennsylvania assembly that deal directly with the shamokin valley and pottsville railroad company and earlier railroad companies from circa 1820 to 1857 . also included in this volume are miscellaneous mortages , prospectuses , reports , resolutions , correspondencies , maps , and by - laws relating to this company\nby the mid - 1900s , the mining industry began to decline in maryland . more buildings were being constructed with brick , crushed stone , and steel . this factor , as well as a decrease in reliance on coal as a fuel source , caused many mines to became less profitable . some tapped out ; others became financial burdens on owners . consequently , fewer mines were dug , and more shut down .\n( c . 1820 - 1913 ) made at least 13 trips into maryland , leading more than 70 people to freedom , and providing resources that allowed the freedom of at least 50 others .\noversees and approves all proposed mining plans in the state . the division also evaluates and approves plans for environmental restoration of lands containing abandoned mines . approximately 37 . 1 % of all energy produced in maryland comes from coal . as of 2017 , some 57 permitted coal mines operated in the state , producing over two million tons of coal each year . most are surface mines , while five are underground drift mines .\n1901 - the victor talking machine company acquires the american rights to the famous painting of the dog nipper listening to a phonograph with the caption\nhis master ' s voice\nand begins using the image in advertisements . rca , which bought the victor company in the 1920s , still uses nipper in ads .\ncopy of mortgage of the shamokin valley and pottsville railroad company to simon cameron , john b . packer , edmund smith , trustee , july 1st , 1871\nmany of these companies laid out new towns and built housing to attract a growing work force . usually the company controlled most , if not all , aspects of its workers\u2019 lives , especially their homes . these towns were very similar to the company towns of the pennsylvania anthracite region and the northern textile mill towns .\nsettlement of the western maryland region was considerably delayed from that of the rest of the state due to lack of adequate transportation routes through the wilderness . it began in earnest toward the end of the 18\n( 1795 - 1869 ) statue ( 1869 ) , by william w . story , before peabody institute , mount vernon place , baltimore , maryland , march 2009 . photo by diane f . evartt .\nsharp declines in coal demand after 1920 , reflecting downturns in the economy , recurrent labor problems and the extensive replacement of coal by petroleum , led to further consolidations and mergers in the coal industry . in 1945 , consolidated coal company merged with the pittsburgh coal company , and the corporate headquarters was moved from cumberland to pittsburgh .\nfifty - eight charcoal hearths in the vicinity of maryland heights are all recorded as separate archaeological sites , 18wa331 through 18wa388 . for the purposes of this discussion , these will all be considered as one site .\nother towns followed a different pattern . the village of vale summit , for example , was laid out and built by the miners themselves , rather than the company .\nthe biography of byron c . riblet pub\u00adlished in spokane and the inland empire says he built his first aerial tramway for a mining company at sandon , british , columbia , in 1896 - 1897 . however , prior to his tramway ventures , he had a distin\u00adguished career extending over a decade locating and building railroads and hydro\u00adelectric plants in the spokane country , in\u00adcluding a stint as engineer for the wash\u00adington water power co .\nonce a thriving industry in the state , the mining of building stone abated as its use declined in construction . in the early 20th century , maryland mined and exported granite , marble , quartzite , sandstone , and slate . some of these stones even became synonamous with their location . baltimore gneiss , for example , was mined along jones falls and gwynns falls . as early as the 1700s , some of baltimore ' s first buildings were constructed using this stone .\ni was then at the ripe age of 19 . i still have the letter . the company didn ' t last long after that . it closed down in september 1923 , and i took off for college . mr . moore went on to a fine career with the washington public ser\u00advice commission and later with the wash\u00adington water power company .\nriblet tramways , hundreds of them , are in operation for industry and recreation all over the world , including behind the iron curtain . there is a fine historical story of the company written by john fahey in the november 1980 , issue of spokane magazine . spokane should take pride in having this company as one of its illustrious corporate citizens .\n1913 - the reo car company sells the ' reo the fifth ' for $ 1 , 095 . the top , windshield , lighting and starting systems are all optional .\nmaryland voters gave john c . breckinridge ( southern rights democrat ) 42 , 482 votes , john bell ( constitutional union ) 41 , 760 , stephen a . douglas ( popular sovereignty democrat ) 5 , 966 , and\n- century miners\u2019 dwellings . as such , it was determined to be moderately significant . the hope road miners site , located between frostburg and zihlman , was mapped and surface collected . recent disturbance from surface mining lead the investigators to recommend no further investigation .\na brick manufacturing plant was built near jennings in 1944 . the flushing shirt manufacturing company began producing uniform shirts in grantsville in 1953 , and in 1969 the garrett manufacturing company of deer park began making women\u2019s blouses . accident became the home to the greater maryland tool and manufacturing corporation , which made machine parts , in 1967 , and american hv test systems built a plant for the production of high - voltage test equipment there in 1975 . bausch and lomb , inc . began producing glass lenses near mountain lake park in 1971 , and the sterling processing corporation began processing and freezing poultry in oakland around the same time . the gordon douglass boat company , which manufactures sailing boats , started up in oakland in 1958 but later moved to deer park .\nin other cases , the company\u2019s motivations were less ideal . the remoteness and lack of transportation prevented workers from leaving for other jobs or to buy from other , independent merchants . in some cases , companies paid employees with a scrip that was only good at company stores . without external competition , housing costs and groceries in company towns could become exorbitant , and the workers built up large debts that they were required to pay off before leaving . company towns often housed laborers in fenced - in or guarded areas , with the excuse that they were \u201cprotecting\u201d laborers from unscrupulous travelling salesmen . in the south , free laborers and convict laborers were often housed in the same spaces , and suffered equally terrible mistreatment .\n1889 the guggenheim family founds the philadelphia smelting and refining company in pueblo , colorado . the plant smelts ore high in zinc\u2014often rejected by other companies because of its contaminated slag .\n1967 under pressure from the mexican government , asarco\u2019s mexican mines and plants are reorganized as asarco mexicana . 51 % of interest in the new company is sold to mexican investors .\nhave been a major source of income for maryland since the early 1800s . found in the western counties , these mines once exported to all states , and even europe . by the early 1900s , coal mining here peaked with more than 450 mines in operation , producing over five million tons a year . since then , despite a dramatic drop in the number of active mines , technological advances have allowed production of more coal per mine with less damage to the environment than ever before .\ngarrett , allegany and washington counties are grouped together to form the western maryland region in the maryland comprehensive historic preservation plan . at one time , both garrett and allegany counties were actually a part of washington county , but for the purposes of this report their specific histories will be discussed separately . though varying widely in time of settlement , geography and types of industry , these three counties do share some general characteristics that bare comparison ( and contrast ) .\njune 2010 the mexican courts dissolve the collective bargaining relationship between los mineros and grupo mexico . this allows the government to send thousands of federal police to break the strike . the mine is returned to grupo mexico\u2019s control ; the company offers to rehire strikers if they will accept severance benefits and join a company union . the majority of union workers have refused .\nreports of annual operation of the shamokin valley and pottsville railroad company to the interstate commerce commission . each report generally includes a brief history ; organizational information ; summary of properties owned and leased ; statements of capital stock , debt , operating income , and expenses ; financial statements ; traffic and mileage statistics ; equipment inventory ; and other information related to company operations\ncomment : a diagram of the eureka - idaho ore shoot is given in johnston ( 1940 , fig . 64 ) . a detailed account of the underground workings of the idaho - maryland mine is not available at this time .\nis a form of aggregate , and is a base for making asphault , concrete , macadam , and tarmac . used extensively to pave and construct roads , crushed stone mined in maryland was valued at $ 237 million in 2016 .\nfirst extensive mining was at the allen deposit . to replace road hauling the company decided first to build six miles of standard gauge railroad from a rail siding at the town of valley to the allen quarry . later the line was to be extended to red marble . the railroad was or\u00adganized in 1917 as a subsidiary of amp co . and was named spokane valley & northern railroad . it is reported to have cost about half a million dollars .\n1864 - william james carlton begins selling advertising space in newspapers , founding the agency that later became the j . walter thompson company , the oldest american advertising agency in continuous existence .\n1918 - the war department buys the entire output of bull durham tobacco . the american tobacco company advertises ,\nwhen our boys light up , the huns will light out .\n1919 - george whelan tobacco products acquires phillip morris & company , ltd . inc . and its cigarette brands of cambridge , oxford blues , english ovals , players , and marlboro .\nfigure 40 . polychrome hand - painted pearlware sherds recovered from the mechanic street site ( 18ag206 ) , cumberland , allegany county . source : cheek et al . 1994 : plate 12 . ( courtesy of the maryland state highway administration )\nhocking , george h . 1883 . born at frostburg , md . , 1855 . m . d . , university of maryland , 1879 ; chief surgeon to cumberland and pennsylvania railroad , mount savage , md . , 1882 - 97\njohn e wilhelm , aged 65 years , a pattern maker of the union mining co and a steward in the m e church in mt savage , died yesterday afternoon . a widow and 4 children survive . funeral tomorrow at the me church rev j d still officiating .\nan iron furnace was operated on bear creek from 1828 to 1839 to produce pig iron . this was the first organized industry in the county , and led to the development of friendsville . the allegany ( later youghiogheny ) iron company employed over 100 men , which it housed . after this company failed , development of the area included a number of flour and grist mills .\nthe consolidation coal company came to prominence in the 1870s and eventually became the largest company in the region and a powerful social and economic force . consolidation owned mines in eckhart , frostburg , hoffman hollow , klondike , woodland , and loarville . while the consolidation mines and other operations were run by companies in other regions and even other states , a few were run locally .\ncharles albert tindley ( 1851 - 1933 ) born in berlin , maryland . his gospel song ,\ni ' ll overcome some day ,\n( 1901 ) is considered the source for civil rights anthem ,\nwe shall overcome .\n1898 - the national biscuit company is founded , and immediately begins advertising its uneeda biscuit , employing the n . w . ayer & sons advertising agency for a campaign that became very successful .\nmr john p porter , of mt savage , died yesterday after a 4 week illness of pneumonia . he was about 65 years , living all of his life here . he was a teamster for the union mining company . he is survived by a wife and these children : mr john d porter of st louis mo ; herbert , charles , harry , and archibald - all of mt savage ; and mrs edwin goetz and mrs christian lammert , both of mt savage .\nin 2017 , some 361 mines were active in maryland . according to the 2012 u . s . economic census , 54 firms operate mines in the state . with a combined payroll of $ 60 million , they employ 1 , 046 people .\ncentury , during which time the story of industry and labor resides almost exclusively in what is now washington county . in 1732 lord baltimore announced that the lands of western maryland , much of which belonged to him , would be officially open for settlement .\nasarco establishes an agricultural research laboratory which conducts extensive experiments , fumigating agricultural plots with so2 . the company concludes that high smokestacks will do a better job dispersing emissions over a larger area\u2014this becomes asarco\u2019s solution to concerns voiced about emissions for the next 70 years . the company constructs tall stacks at murray , selby , and tacoma ( and later , in el paso , east helena and hayden ) .\nis any stone that is mined , then altered to required specifications . once used as a primary building material , dimension stone production has declined greatly over the last century . the value of dimension stone mined from maryland in 2015 was $ 728 , 000 .\ngas light company incorporated to provide streetlights in baltimore , first such firm in country . two days later , its first lamp was lit at corner of market and lemmon ( now baltimore & holliday ) streets .\n2005 asarco declares chapter 11 bankruptcy , citing environmental liabilities as a primary cause . the company has 90 + sites in the united states alone where closures / cleanups are an issue , and 22 superfund sites .\n1853 the ss mount savage was built in philadelphia for the parker vein coal company . later renamed to the uss memphis . served in the paraguay expedition and served off the coast of africa to stop slave ships .\nthe consolidation coal company , districts # ( see report ) reported reductions in amount of $ 4 , 758 . 37 ( transfers ) and abatements of $ 24 , 882 which were allowed by the board for 1927 .\nmary ann carter , familiar as\ngranny carter\nof mt savage , died yesterday at the advanced age of 106 years and 10 months . she was a lifelong resident of mt savage and will be buried at maryland mines tomorrow . she was a member of the catholic church .\n1902 - unilever hires the j . walter thompson company for advertising lifebuoy soap and later lux and other products in america . unilever is still with j . walter thompson and represents the oldest client relationship in the advertising industry .\nmr . walter rizer . who was formerly located in the blacksmith business in the east end of mt . savage , has moved into his new shop , which has just been completed , near the union mining co . brickyard . this is a fine new two - story building and is well equipped for convenience to the trade in every respec\nduring this decade the city also received an economic boost from the relocation of the kelly - springfield tire company from akron , ohio . in addition to a new factory , kelly springfield also built housing for its employees and a hotel .\nthe cumberland and pennsylvania rail road company , filed a report of changes to be made on their account for 1927 . deductions on same for 1927 in the amount of $ 8 , 605 . 50 were ordered for the above year .\n1911 - the taft administration files a suit against the united states steel company under the sherman antitrust act , in spite of theodore roosevelt ' s earlier pledge to j . p . morgan that such a suit would not be brought .\nrecord of financial transactions of the shamokin valley and pottsville railroad company from january 30 , 1858 to december 31 , 1904 . entries are in a debit / credit format and generally include the date , amount , account numbers , description , and name of interacting business or individual . frequently used accounts relate to payables and receivables , operating expenses , revenues , taxes , interest , and affiliated companies . entries from this series were posted to a company ledger bearing the same dates\nmr barrett of mt savage , died saturday ( 7 jan ) of paralysis . he was 72 years of age and lived in mt savage for 48 years , working for the union mining co . he leaves a wife and 9 children . the funeral is today from the c & p rr station and burial in st patrick ' s cemetery .\n1972 - 73 asarco constructs acid plants at a cost of $ 50 , in ruston , hayden and el paso , to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions . the company calls the acid plants \u201ctangible evidence of asarco\u2019s dedication to improved air quality . \u201d\nasarco has owned smelting and refining operations in hayden , arizona ; el paso and amarillo , texas ; east helena , montana ; garfield and murray , utah ; selby , california ; denver , colorado ; perth amboy , new jersey ; baltimore , maryland ; bunker hill , idaho ; and omaha , nebraska .\nduring the agricultural - industrial transition period settlements were few and far between , but what industry existed was more diverse than in allegany county . despite a similarly rough terrain , farming was one of the major occupations in garrett county . consequently , grist milling was a major industry . other industries included iron production , lumbering , coal mining , textiles and railroad construction ."]}
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depth analysis of year on year financial performance , companies house records , ccjs and official gazette data .\nwhen buildzoom last verified this license , it had an expiration date of august , 2014 . check the current license status of rizzani de eccher usa inc with the florida department of business & professional regulation\nsignificant clients ashmore , mechero energy colombia , p3 infraestructura , fondo de financiamiento de la infraestructura educativa , bancolombia .\nrizzani de eccher consolidates its success at home and abroad . it becomes one of the ten leading construction companies in italy , and is also listed among the top 100 international contractors by engineering new record magazine .\nrizzani de eccher s . p . a . , obrasc\u00f3n huarte lain s . a . and trevi s . p . a . v . state of kuwait , icsid case no . arb / 17 / 8\nfreyssinet vsl - rizzani de eccher jv room 211 , information technology park area 6 , linh trung ward thu duc district ho chi minh city vietnam t . + 84 8 3724 6861 f . + 84 8 3724 6860\nsignificant clients aerocali , operadora de aeropuertos de centro norte , consorcio v\u00eda al mar , concesionaria vial del pac\u00edfico , tranzit .\nrizzani de eccher s . p . a . , obrasc\u00f3n huarte lain s . a . and trevi s . p . a . v . state of kuwait , icsid case no . arb / 17 / 8 | italaw\nis rizzani de eccher ( uk ) limited a subsidiary of a larger holding company ? understand where this company sits within the group structure . includes name and address of the ultimate holding company ( parent ) and all subsidiaries .\nranked from 1 to 100 , the score indicates the likelihood that rizzani de eccher ( uk ) limited will become insolvent within the year . we continuously monitor for risk related events and update you whenever there ' s a change .\ntheir license was verified as active when we last checked . if you are thinking of hiring rizzani de eccher usa inc , we recommend double - checking their license status with the license board and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes .\nleighton holdings\u2019 company leighton contractors has been selected by the westconnex delivery authority ( wda ) to design and construct the m4 widening , in a joint venture with rizzani de eccher australia . leighton contractors\u2019 share of the contract value is approximately $ 150 million .\nreview the dates and values of any paid or unpaid ccjs registered against rizzani de eccher ( uk ) limited within the last 6 years . judgements refer to a debt settled via court and have a substantial impact on the company ' s credit rating .\nriccardo de eccher establishes a construction company bearing his name , in the north eastern italian region of trentino alto adige ; the company begins to develop real estate .\nunderstand the key events that contribute to rizzani de eccher ( uk ) limited ' s current credit status . from financial and industry analysis , to director and group performance , understanding the methods used to calculate risk ensures you can make informed decisions with confidence .\nwork highlights acted as legal counsel to concesionaria vial de los andes in a concession contract with the agencia nacional de infraestructura to build a four - lane road .\nwork highlights served as legal counsel to perimetral oriental de bogot\u00e1 on a usd700 million ppp scheme relating to the construction , operation and maintenance of the perimetral de cundinamarca highway .\nsignificant clients transmilenio , constructora colpatria , ospinas , world bank , departamento nacional de planeaci\u00f3n .\nsignificant clients ecopetrol , cenit transporte y log\u00edstica de hidrocarburos , vossloh , valorcon , recaudo bogot\u00e1 .\nthis project has been in the pipeline for a long time , between property sales , design changes ( the first plans were created by rob krier and renzo piano ) , and a litany of other obstacles , until finally the rilke fund was created . this enabled the purchase of the majority share in udine - based real estate firm rizzani de eccher , who won the construction contract .\ng / f tanween building 336 , st . 230 , zone 24 c - ring road doha qatar t . + 974 44719209 rizzani @ urltoken\ntowards the end of this year , rizzani de eccher wins its first large international tender for the construction of five school complexes in algeria . two years later , the company is awarded a further five projects for the construction of two tanneries and three shoe factories in the former soviet union . this initial success ushers in a period of significant growth in russia , which continues to this day .\nthe support unit soon achieves astounding success in this high - value - added niche market and becomes a company named deal , wholly - owned by gruppo de eccher , operating worldwide and offering its custom - made services to external contractors as well .\nthanks to the courage and commitment of the de eccher family , aided by a bright and talented management team , the group posts an extraordinary growth in turnover , topping revenues of 228 billion italian liras in 1990 , up from 37 billion liras in 1986 .\ncommunity asphalt corporation , condotte america , inc . , the de moya group , inc . , jv , llp\ncommunity asphalt corporation , condotte america , inc . , the de moya group , inc . , jv , llp\nthis project timetable , which calls for completion by the fall of 2015 , was two months ahead of schedule as of november 2010 . at that time , the foundations and substructure work had started , the casting machines and launching gantry were in fabrication and the casting yard was being prepared . segment casting was set to begin in early 2011 and erection in late summer of 2011 , under the direction of rizzani de eccher .\nanillo vial tierra baja , km 6 + 950 130007 cartagena de indias , bolivar colombia t . + 57 56930171 mail @ urltoken\nspecialisation , globalisation , capacity and flexibility are all keys to the success of rizzani de eccher . this allows the group to stand out for its ability to add value to every project , from general building to infrastructure . professionalism , rapidity of execution and dynamism allow the group to deal simultaneously with complex and articulated activities in diverse geographic locations . with the objective of always fulfilling our clients\u2019 requirements , the group has successfully delivered hundreds of projects over the past century in italy and abroad .\nfelipe de vivero arciniegas of de vivero & asociados s . a . is endorsed by sources as\ngreat in public contracts .\nhe has ample knowledge of administrative law and is experienced representing clients in matters involving the state . he is also noted for his academic contributions .\nwhat the team is known for respected practice group handling infrastructure projects in the transport , education and telecommunications sectors . regularly assists with the design of ppp agreements , including the drafting of a standardised ppp contract for the 4g concession investment programme in colombia . provides counsel to government ministries and agencies , private developers and multilateral lenders . cine colombia , ministerio de cultura and empresa de acueducto y alcantarillado de bogot\u00e1 are among the new client wins .\navenida presidente masaryk , 29 piso 10 - oficina 110 - chapultepec morelos 11570 ciudad de m\u00e9xico mexico t . 52 33 3669 5300 rde . mexico @ urltoken\nwork highlights represented financiera de desarrollo nacional in the structuring of ppp contracts worth approximately usd150 million for the construction and improvement of schools in various colombian cities .\nadvised a group of lenders , comprising ita\u00fa bba colombia , ita\u00fa unibanco and banco de bogot\u00e1 , on their investment in the concesi\u00f3n autopista conexi\u00f3n pac\u00edfico toll road project .\nc / o regus calle maipu 1210 , caba ciudad autonoma de buenos aires cap 1006 argentina t . + 54 11 4987 8220 m . + 54 911 7013 1221 urltoken\nrizzani is established in udine , as a general contracting and construction company . within a few years , it earns a prestigious reputation for carrying out large engineering projects in italy and in several countries in africa , asia and latin america .\nthe second generation of the de eccher family joins the management and the company expands its focus and market share in infrastructure projects and public works . following a devastating earthquake in the friuli region in the same year , the company\u2019s resources are immediately devoted to the reconstruction process , including the careful restoration of historical landmarks such as the medieval town of venzone . this prestigious recovery and rehabilitation project required the meticulous and identical reconstruction of ancient architectural features .\nwork highlights assisted inter - american development bank with the financing of a usd300 million ppp . issues addressed by the firm included the construction , rehabilitation and improvement of the perimetral de oriente toll road concession .\nmarket commentators single out sole practitioner andr\u00e9s fern\u00e1ndez de soto as\nvery experienced\nand\nvery hard - working .\nhe has expertise handling matters for the state and boasts over 30 years of experience in this field .\nwhat the team is known for pre - eminent practice at the forefront of colombia ' s projects market offering comprehensive legal services to high - profile clients involved in energy and infrastructure projects in colombia . firm is recognised for its expertise in assisting major developers as well as multinational financial institutions with bond issuances and structured finance deals to raise capital for projects . also has particular activity advising on ppps in the transport , oil and gas and power sectors . new client wins include autopista de urab\u00e1 , sociedad an\u00f3nima de obras y servicios and espella sucursal colombia .\nricardo fandi\u00f1o de la calle receives positive feedback from peers , who describe him as\nvery good at project finance .\nhe also leads the firm ' s banking and capital markets department and is therefore well equipped to handle the financing of infrastructure projects . he has experience representing government organisations , private contractors and multinational lenders .\na house in portopiccolo typically costs between \u20ac5 , 000 to \u20ac8 , 000 per square meter , depending on the overall size ( from 50 to 400 sq . m . ) and style : cottage - style houses , terrace houses , or villas , all of these face towards the beach and are located near the port . many boats are docked at this port , including the eccher family\u2019s sailboat which came in fourth at the most recent barcolana di trieste regatta .\nmanaging partner carlos uma\u00f1a trujillo is widely respected for his significant expertise in project finance , public procurement and regulation of public utilities . he is described by interviewees as\na great project finance lawyer .\nsources also consider him a reference for energy projects in particular , with in - depth knowledge of ppps . he acted as co - lead partner on the aforementioned perimetral oriental de bogot\u00e1 work highlight .\nsources recognise alvaro mantilla padilla as a leader in the market , stating that\nhe is very active in the area , knows a lot about projects and has a lot of experience .\nhe has long - standing presence representing both private and public companies in arbitration and litigation cases arising from infrastructure projects . he is additionally well equipped handling project finance mandates and ppp agreements . he led the team on the aforementioned concesionaria vial de los andes work highlight .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nthe construction of two large sections of the carnia - tarvisio highway provides the company with the opportunity to develop innovative construction techniques for the prefabrication and erection of pre - cast concrete segments . the latter technology is further developed in the following years , as the group completes many important highway and motorway projects . this invaluable technological expertise is eventually consolidated with the establishment of deal , a company dedicated to vanguard technologies for the construction of elevated bridges and viaducts , utilising mass - production industrialised systems .\ntoday , the group is one of the world\u2019s premier construction businesses and a market leader in its field . it operates in four areas of activity , where it consistently demonstrates its expertise and flair for innovation as a contractor for : general building , infrastructure development , equipment manufacturing and specialised engineering solutions for bridges and viaducts and real estate development . thanks to its consolidated position in several countries ( such as russia and other cis countries , the middle east , east asia , north and central america as well as africa ) the group\u2019s share of turnover from overseas operations has always been above 70 % since 2005 .\nnon \u00e8 possibile visualizzare il filmato . potrebbe essere necessario installare il plugin flash , puoi scaricarlo qui\nvia buttrio , 36 frazione cargnacco 33050 pozzuolo del friuli ( ud ) italy t . + 39 0432 6071 f . + 39 0432 522336 mail @ urltoken\n22 z . i . kehlen l - 8287 kehlen luxembourg t . + 352 28774693 f . + 352 28774673 info @ urltoken\nles mandarines cooperative el assel grope propriet\u00e9 n\u00b0 215 section 01 16058 el mohammadia , alger algeria t . + 213 23804124 / 25 f . + 213 23804126 rde . algerie @ urltoken\nal aqid district al kheer st . 7701 p . o . box 13511 riyadh 6162 kingdon of saudi arabia t . + 966 112456087 rde . ksa @ urltoken\nlevel 2 , 139 frome street adelaide , sa 5000 australia t . + 61 8 83727900 f . + 61 8 83727999 rde . australia @ urltoken\nsuite 7 , level 1 251 257 hay street wa 6004 east perth australia rde . australia @ urltoken\n1111 kane concourse , ste . 200 bay harbor islands \u2013 fl 33154 usa t . + 1 305 8669917 f . + 1 305 8669918 rde @ urltoken\n900 waterfront - 200 burrard street p . o . box 48600 vancouver , b . c . v7x 1t2 canada t . + 1 305 8669917 f . + 1 305 8669918 rde . canada @ urltoken\nto view details of professional positions currently available , select one of the suitable profiles in the following table .\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 .\nyour trust is our top concern , so companies can ' t alter or remove reviews .\nlots of stress in this production field like all other jobs where there are many pressures going at the same time , but management helps whenever necessary and any suggestions are taken quite seriously . there is a\nfamily\natmosphere from the main office and they often make excellent suggestions to help out the field personnel .\nas internship employed i really worked hard , with a few amount of money and with verbal ' promises ' that once i would have finished the internship , then i would have gained a full - time regular contract . at the end i was replaced by others trainees . hard work , low compensations and arrogant people ! highly not recommended ! !\nthere are no advantages in working for them , unless you don ' t really have any other choice .\nlack of coordination , no teamwork , zero support , no defined working hours , bad treatment , extremely poor management .\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 .\ncurtis , mallet - prevost , colt and mosle , new york , ny , u . s . a . and london , u . k .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nportopiccolo isn\u2019t just a new resort on sistiana bay , along the friuli\u2019 s adriatic shoreline . it\u2019s also a new environmentally - sustainable village that was created by redeveloping a quarry that had been abandoned since the 1970s into one of the most beautiful stretches of the coast , between the duino and miramare castles .\nnow , after almost forty years and \u20ac400 million worth of investments , the portopiccolo dream has finally become a reality : 460 residences , a luxury hotel , shops and restaurants , a beach club , three swimming pools , and a marina for yachts up to 24 meters long . and in february of this year a new spa will open above the convention center , in a well - lit and generously spacious building .\n60 % of the apartments have already been sold , mainly to italian clients\u2014including many from nearby trieste \u2014and austrians who intend to live there year - round . the reasons are primarily twofold : obviously , for vacationing at a coastline as lovely as nearby croatia\u2019s\u2014but it\u2019s also a sound investment , as owners can lease their properties with a guarantee of 3 % interest .\nit only takes a moment to appreciate the architectural inspiration here , as well as to perceive how the name evokes the precedent set by other high - level italian tourism destinations ( like portofino , porto cervo , and porto rotondo ) : portopiccolo seeks to continue these traditions by striving for ecological / sustainable improvements . the company is voluntarily working with the ministry of the environment in order to reduce atmospheric emissions , utilize renewable energy , and neutralize their environmental impact on the nature preserve surrounding the village .\na geothermic energy plant provides heating and air conditioning for the houses , and only foot traffic is allowed ( aside from certain electric vehicles ) . though public and private plant life ( on terraces , rooftops , and in gardens ) still has yet to reach the thriving levels imagined by landscape architect andreas kipar , the effects of this plan can already be seen . with the same little spark of imagination , you can see that the village will soon be consistently filled with people : enjoying a cocktail at the bar near the port , dining on gourmet pizza at the \u2018oro di napoli\u2019 restaurant , attending exhibitions at the art gallery , or having a night out at maxi\u2019s , the bar / restaurant overlooking the tiffany blue sea .\nspecialties : \u2022 businesses development \u2022 project management of complex process engineering and redevelopment projects \u2022 project . . .\ning giancarlo tallone via martiri di bologna 11 33038 s daniele d . f . ud m . p . + 39 . 340 . 6123212 giancarlo - tallone @ urltoken born in turin . . .\ndirigente d ' azienda con esperienza pluridecennale nella preparazione e gestioni di commesse stradali , ferroviarie , idrauliche e edili . . .\nsenior construction / project management experience in managing complex , projects , including current $ 85 million private community . . .\nexperience & skills : - 18 years experience on major energy and infrastructure projects ; - experience in the whole construction process from . . .\nnearly 30 years of experience in industrial design and construction business , including design of onshore and offshore processing and . . .\ninternship assistant project manager at v . e . com . ( consta s . p . a )\ndopo aver conseguito il diploma al liceo scientifico con il massimo dei voti , ho proseguito gli studi nell\u2019ambito dell\u2019ingegneria , . . .\nexperienced senior quantity surveyor with a demonstrated history of working in the civil engineering industry . skilled in autocad , gas , . . .\nspecialties : ms windows , unix , ms sql server , oracle , ms access , ingres , ms office , ms visual studio , business objects , board , forest & . . .\nin civil engineering ; especially in large bridge & building construction projects . i have specific experience , skill & ability in the . . .\ncivil engineer with 16 years of rich experience in elevated structures , pre cast segmental construction , viaducts , bridges , mrt and lrt . . .\nlearn a new skill online , on your own time . get started today with video instruction from recognized industry experts .\ndeal is a leader in offering customized solutions for bridge and viaduct construction . with completed projects in more than 40 countries , deal has built 7 , 500 , 000sqm of decks around the world .\nas the engineering partner to its clients , deal can guarantee most suitable solutions for their needs which includes not only equipment but also engineering services and technical assistance .\nin more than 35 years of activity , deal has successfully faced many challenges and has gained experience in different construction fields , regulations and cultures .\ndeal delivers all of its services and engineering solutions with the highest standards of quality and in a timely manner .\ndeal always strives to find new and innovative solutions to assist its clients in their tasks : from distance - controlled equipment , to application of its technology in different fields , to environment - friendly solutions .\nall staff at deal has had experience on construction sites , so they are better equipped to understand the client\u2019s needs and concerns .\ndeal acquires tensa , a leader in stay cables , post tensioning , ground anchors , bearings , expansion joints and seismic devices . deal and tensa together can provide fully integrated engineering and equipment solutions that offer the best value proposals .\nexperience , dedication and qualification are the key components which ensure that our services are delivered with the highest standards of quality and accuracy .\nthanks to the synergic relationship with our subsidiary tensa , we provide fully integrated engineering and equipment solutions that offer the best - value proposals .\nhan kim plays carnival of venice ( il carnevale di venezia ) by a . giampieri for clarinet and orchestra\nrossini : l ' italiana in algeri ( prague sinfonia orchestra , christian benda ) [ naxos 8 . 570935 ]\nthe m4 widening will upgrade 7 . 5 kilometres of the m4 motorway in sydney as part of the first stage of westconnex , australia\u2019s biggest urban road project .\nleighton holdings executive chairman and chief executive officer marcelino fern\u00e1ndez verdes said : \u201caustralia is in the process of upgrading its road infrastructure and investing in new projects to ease congestion on heavily trafficked roads .\n\u201cwith strong levels of investment in projects such as westconnex , transport infrastructure will continue to be a significant market for the leighton group . \u201d\nthe project involves widening the m4 from three to four lanes in each direction for approximately 7 . 5 kilometres between church street , parramatta and homebush bay drive , homebush . the scope also includes widening the granville viaduct and existing bridges , as well as constructing new access ramps and one new bridge .\n\u201cdelivery of the m4 widening will bring early benefits from westconnex to western sydney including easing congestion and improving connectivity to the motorway . \u201d\nthe m4 widening will connect with the future m4 east tunnel to haberfield , also to be constructed as part of westconnex stage 1 .\nmajor work is scheduled to start in early 2015 and the m4 widening is due to open to traffic in 2017 .\nwe are a company that is transforming , leveraging the strength of our unique history and decades of project performance for our clients .\ncpb contractors is laying the foundations for the $ 5 . 3 billion western sydney airport , after winning the $ 80 million early earthworks package from wsa co .\ncpb contractors has been selected by bhp iron ore to deliver the construction of bulk earthworks , concrete and underground services for the south flank project in western australia\u2019s pilbara region .\ncimic group companies pacific partnerships and cpb contractors are the leaders of a consortium selected by the new zealand government as the preferred proponent to deliver the waikeria corrections and treatment facility public private partnership ( ppp ) project .\n\u00e9nergie \u00e9olienne des moulins s . e . c . ( a subsidiary of invenergy )\nthanks for joining us for the 2018 edition of the top100 projects key players and owners dinner ! pre - register for 2019 contact : elena langlois ( 416 ) 444 - 5842 , ext . 151 elena @ urltoken\nthe reconstruction of section 5 palmetto sr 826 / 836 interchange will create safer and less congested travel for 430 , 000 vehicles traveling through the interchange daily .\nthis $ 559 million design - build - finance project involves the construction of an interchange between sr 826 and sr 836 , two limited access facilities , as well as the reconstruction of sr 826 at flagler street and sr 836 at nw 72nd avenue interchanges . capacity improvements include the reconstruction and widening along both sr 826 and sr 836 , and the construction of 46 bridges . the project will provide new direct connector ramps for major improvements and collector - distributor ramps to eliminate existing geometric and operational deficiencies .\nfour high - level precast segmental bridges traverse the core of the inter - change and form the centerpiece of the intersection . these bridges are 46 feet wide and range in length from 31 , 100 feet to 2 , 450 feet . total deck area is 360 , 718 square feet , with 7 , 764 linear feet for the segmental bridges . the longest span is 266 feet , the tallest pier is 81 feet and there are 783 total segments .\nthe curved segmental bridge ramps are the third level of the interchange with radii down to 590 feet and a proposed maximum superstructure deck height of 95 feet above ground . all of the bridges are supported on 24 inch pile foundations and reinforced concrete piers and caps .\nother innovations : \u2022 \u0007pier caps . the pier caps were designed to support the balanced cantilever during construction , and include loop tendons through the caps to tie down the launching gantry and curved balanced cantilever superstructure . in addition to their vital functional role in the construction process , the pier caps contribute to the overall aesthetics , an important factor considering the prominent location of the interchange . \u2022 \u0007non - traditional shaped piers . using non - traditional shaped piers , adjusting the footing size to accommodate conditions , and increasing span lengths all helped improve maintenance of traffic sequencing , which was critical to accelerating the project schedule . advance planning for building the foundation , for what would be the last segmental bridge , much earlier in the schedule was another critical aspect .\nthe design - build team realized that the critical path depended on speed of construction of the high - level segmental bridges . most notable and significant among these design solutions was the decision to build the four segmental bridges \u201cfrom the top down . \u201d \u2022 \u0007use of a 460 - ft . self - launching overhead gantry to build the precast segmental bridges in balanced cantilever over the core of the interchange reduced the need for temporary supports on the ground and segments that were stabilized off the pier caps . \u2022 \u0007the casting yard was located 8 miles away from the project and transportation time of the segments ranged from 30 to 90 minutes . \u2022 \u0007three casting machines were utilized , one for pier and expansion segments , and two for typical segments . there were no rejected segments . \u2022 \u0007equipment and construction had to move fast and quality control was a key to keeping the project on the critical path . the engineer of record for the high - level segmental bridges understood these challenges and built the design into the construction methodology .\nthe bridge design , which included haunched segments , met a major project goal - strong aesthetic requirements . the segmental bridge design is highly - aesthetic and features mechanically stabilized earth ( mse ) walls . multi - color , energy star led lighting that are mercury - free , long - lasting and economical will be added to the four high level segmental bridges to enhance the stunning architectural details at night .\n\u2022 \u0007 $ 332 . 67 per square foot . \u2022 \u0007segmental bridge costs : $ 120 million . total deck area : 360 , 718 sq . ft .\nthe design offered unique challenges integrating underlying roadways , canals and maintenance of traffic ( mot ) requirements into the layout of these segmental bridge ramps . nightly road closures were implemented to allow for erection of segments ( 11pm \u2013 5am ) .\nthis project was constructed in the miami international airport flight path and had faa requirements . the high level segmental flyovers are built over multiple roads that carry 430 , 000 vehicles per day and are the tightest elevation curves erected in the united states . the all overhead erection method eliminated the need for falsework and cranes , as well as 5 mot phases that would have impacted traffic , while providing a safer work environment .\ngreat solution in a difficult urban environment . proportioning piers caps to accept temporary jacks for cantilever stability during construction was an innovative way of eliminating temporary stability towers , reducing impacts to the motoring public . rapid construction completed 4\u00bd years ahead along with significant cost savings proves once again , segmental is a competitive structure type . first use of diabolos in florida was proven successful .\nsection 5 of the palmetto expressway improvement program in miami - dade county ( florida ) is a $ 559 million , design - build - finance project that reconfigures the roadway where sr 826 ( palmetto expressway ) and sr 836 ( dolphin expressway ) meet in miami . the project , which many participants say is the biggest and most complex of their careers , is the last and largest of the 12 - section reconstruction of the palmetto expressway .\nsection 5 entails the construction of a four - level interchange ( fig . 3 , 4 and 5 ) at sr 826 and sr 836 , as well as the reconstruction and modification of two existing interchanges . this section carries great regional importance because the dolphin expressway is a major route to miami international airport . more than 430 , 000 motorists use the interchange daily .\nfour complex precast segmental bridge ramps \u2013 bridges 9 , 11 , 15 and 19 \u2013 will traverse the core of the interchange . these four bridges are 46 feet wide and range in length from 1 , 100 feet to 2 , 450 feet . total deck area is 360 , 718 square feet , with 7 , 764 linear feet of bridge . the longest span is 266 feet , the tallest pier is 81 feet and there are 775 total segments . finley engineering group ( finley ) is providing design and construction engineering of the four precast segmental bridges .\nthe curved segmental bridge ramps are the third level of the interchange with radii down to 590 feet and a proposed maximum superstructure deck height of 95 feet above ground . all of the bridges are supported on 24 - inch pile foundations and reinforced concrete piers and caps .\nmost notable and significant among the design solutions was a \u201ctop - down\u201d construction approach . rather than assembling the precast sections by raising them into place from below , the project team will use a self - launching overhead gantry supplied by deal to build the bridges in balanced cantilever , outward from the piers , similar to constructing over water . there will be no temporary ground supports and segments will be stabilized off the pier caps .\nbegun in the early 1990s , the palmetto expressway improvement program redesigns and reconstructs the interchanges along a 16 - mile stretch of the expressway . the project adds one travel lane in each direction , widens and replaces bridges , increases shoulder widths , reconfigures entrance and exit ramps at all interchanges , and improves drainage , signalization , lighting and signage .\ncapacity improvements include road widening and the construction of 46 bridges , new direct connector ramps for major improvements and collector - distributor ramps to eliminate existing geometric and operational deficiencies .\ninnovative design solutions include using non - traditional shaped piers , adjusting footing sizes to accommodate site conditions , and increasing span lengths , all of which helped improve maintenance of traffic ( mot ) sequencing .\nmot was also critical to accelerating the project schedule . bridge 19 , a major flyover on the south side of the interchange , will be the last of the four opened to traffic . yet , to accommodate the coordinated construction sequencing that minimizes the impact on traffic , three of bridge 19\u2019s foundations will be built in the earliest stages of the project , long before they\u2019ll be needed to support the bridge .\nanother notable aspect of the project is that the design team is using bridge information modeling ( brim ) on the segmental bridges . brim infuses 3d cad models with data that allow engineers and technicians to more easily and efficiently manipulate design and construction drawings . the project team is incorporating information from a variety of software programs , including bentley rm 3d , microstation v8i , and rebar .\nthe florida department of transportation ( fdot ) is overseeing the project and providing funding in conjunction with the miami - dade expressway authority ( mdx ) and the american recovery and reinvestment act ( arra ) .\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 .\nstrengths the firm receives substantial positive feedback , with interviewees enthusing :\nwe see them a lot in the market and we have a very good relationship with them . they were very good to work with and produced impeccable work .\nanother source highlights :\nthey are one of the biggest firms in colombia and are very active in projects .\nsignificant clients shikun & binui group , salini impregilo , terranum corporativo , bogot\u00e1 el\u00e9ktrica , bbva .\nsources single out manuel quinche gonzalez as\nan excellent lawyer with a lot of experience ,\nand also comment that\nhe is very active in project finance .\nhe represents both sponsors and lenders in domestic and international project finance transactions . he is particularly active in the energy and natural resources sphere .\njaime robledo v\u00e1squez has a strong track record advising on the financing of midstream and downstream oil and gas projects . he routinely represents multinational lenders and underwriters .\nassociate - to - watch claudia navarro is referred to by observers as\na very good lawyer who is specialised in energy and projects .\nnavarro ' s experience includes assisting clients with power generation projects .\nassociate - to - watch c\u00e9sar rodr\u00edguez is described by sources as\na great lawyer\nwho\nis very involved in project financing .\nhe is well equipped to assist with sector - related matters such as loan agreements for infrastructure projects .\ndepartment profile not yet provided by brigard urrutia . please see their firm profile .\nwhat the team is known for premier regional firm with a deep bench of practitioners specialising in public law , procurement and project finance . boasts exceptional capabilities across a broad array of issues and is well equipped to handle the due diligence processes and contractual negotiations arising from specific projects . additional areas of expertise span the structuring of private tender processes , ppps and project spvs . team represents a host of prestigious multinational lenders , with j . p . morgan , santander and corpbanca new client wins this year .\nstrengths one impressed interviewee attests :\nthe team is one of the best that there is in the country . they have participated in the most important transactions in colombia and have a good mix of senior and junior associates . also , the partners are very hands - on and are always available .\nanother source adds :\namong their strengths are their large working team , responsiveness and their ability to offer services in various latin american jurisdictions .\nadvised goldman sachs on the financing of a usd600 million ppp for the toll road concession pac\u00edfico 3 .\nwidely respected jorge di terlizzi is referred to by one market observer as\nwithout a doubt a great lawyer ,\nwhile another highlights that\nhe advised on a cross - border project finance matter that was highly complex ; he did an impeccable job as he understands the technical aspects .\nmarket sources view him as a reference for infrastructure matters relating to telecommunications , energy and land transport projects .\nclient interviewees single out juan fernando gaviria for his activity in the area and state :\nwe underline his conciliatory nature during negotiations , expertise in the topics and his ability to manage teams .\nhe has experience advising both lenders and borrowers in significant project finance deals .\nassociate - to - watch carolina duque is described by sources as\na great lawyer\nwho is\nvery good in the project finance area\nand has\nexperience and good judgement .\nfinancial regulations and the structuring of bank loans feature among her principal areas of focus .\nour projects area is composed by a solid team of highly specialized lawyers in public procurement processes , public law , infrastructure and project finance .\nhas an adequate mix of partners , senior associates and junior associates , in order to provide our clients efficient legal services to cover all project needs .\nadvises local and international clients , including construction companies , sponsors , local and international lenders , multilateral credit agencies , private equity funds , export / import financing agencies , governmental entities , institutional investors , among others .\nports , airports , and railways ) , social infrastructure ( hospitals , jails , schools ) , public utilities infrastructure ( telecommunications , water and sewerage systems , energy ) and real estate developments ( hotels , buildings , urban renovation ) , among others .\nwhat the team is known for full - service heavyweight with a celebrated projects practice group . frequently sought after for its wide - ranging expertise spanning the financing and development of infrastructure projects in the transportation , telecommunications and energy and natural resources industries . team has noted expertise in public and private bids , as well as in ppps including concession contracts . represents global lenders as well as a host of major domestic and multinational project sponsors and developers .\nstrengths one observer comments :\nthey have a long track record in the colombian market as well as very able staff .\nanother source highlights :\nthey are one of the main players in project financing .\nwork highlights advised constructora conconcreto on a usd1 . 3 billion highway project involving the addition of a new lane to the bogot\u00e1 - girardot highway section .\nserved as legal counsel in a joint venture between rizk ventures and goldman sachs in order to obtain the trust rights to remodel the hospital universitario cl\u00ednica san rafael and lease it to national clinics colombia .\nobservers praise alessia abello for being\nwithout a doubt a very important lawyer in the area .\nshe is adept at handling both the financing and regulatory aspects of ppp mandates . she is noted for her role in the structuring of deals for clients stemming from both the public and private sectors . she led the team on the aforementioned constructora conconcreto highlight .\njaime herrera is described by clients as an\nexcellent lawyer .\nhe has a notable track record advising energy and natural resources clients on the financing and development of projects . recent activity has also included assisting with procurement issues for major public transport projects .\n\u00e1lvaro jos\u00e9 rodr\u00edguez is endorsed by the market as\ngood in projects related to oil and gas .\nhis main area of focus is in advising multinational clients from the hydrocarbons and mining sectors on the structuring and management of their projects in colombia .\njos\u00e9 alejandro torres is experienced in handling the financing and development of projects , particularly in the real estate sector . he also has particular know - how in the structuring of trusts . his other area of focus is m & a .\nposse herrera ruiz\u00b4 public practice area expertise is mainly focused on projects from industry sectors such as infrastructure , transportation , power energy , hydrocarbons and telecommunications .\nour key clients include spvs and domestic and international sponsors and lenders . recently , our practice area has grown due to the colombian government\u2019s initiative to improve and expand the country\u2019s infrastructure , which in turn , has increased the amount of projects under the public private partnerships ( ppp ) regime . as a consequence , our firm has been involved in structuring and financing some of the most important ppp projects undertaken by the colombia government .\nthe firm is best known for our multidisciplinary approach to each project , which ensures the project\u2019s success from a financial and infrastructure standpoint . considering that each project is different , our firm focuses in understanding the business from our client\u2019s perspective , which allows us to adequately reflect our client\u2019s needs in the legal documentation . our partners are very well - known for their experience in projects and are actively involved throughout the duration of each project , providing expertise and legal support to the clients .\nour significant experience in projects allows us to provide our clients with innovative legal structures that addresses the transactions complexities in an efficient and creative manner . this is evidenced in our long - standing relationships with clients .\nwhat the team is known for potent boutique with a well - regarded projects practice . team has expertise in handling public bidding processes as well as power purchase agreements . frequently called upon to advise both domestic and international clients on administrative law and public procurement matters for transport and energy projects in colombia . also noted for its strength in related litigation . this year the firm adds covimar , mgm innova capital and macquarie group to its client roster .\nstrengths\nthe firm has ample knowledge of administrative law and public procurement ,\naccording to clients , who continue :\nthe service is excellent , the advice is clear and in - depth .\nadriana espinosa is highlighted by interviewees as\na very good lawyer\nwho is\ndedicated to projects .\nshe focuses on administrative law and is particularly active advising clients on public bids and concession agreements for land , sea and air transport projects .\narrieta mantilla & asociados ( amya ) is a boutique law firm with a top - tier global reputation and its distinguished for its experience in the structuring and performance of projects , infrastructure , public contracts and public procurement law . therefore , the firm provides permanent legal advice on negotiation of public and private contracts and its performance by private contractors . the firm also represents and assists private companies in punitive administrative procedures regarding fines and unilateral termination , modification or interpretation of those contracts , due to the breach of obligations or for the purposes of guaranteeing the availability of public services .\narrieta mantilla & asociados is the leading law firm in the advisory of infrastructure concessionaires . it is renowned for its analytical yet practical approach to difficult legal issues that arise during the performance of public - private partnerships . as a legal counsellor for contracts execution , the firm is highly qualified for negotiating with public authorities and private partners , for the purpose of agreeing a modification to these contracts or for settling differences and controversies , before they are subject of litigation .\nthe projects and infrastructure team is highly qualified , as its members have extensive experience in their topics and are graduates from top law schools in colombia .\nstrengths one impressed client describes the firm as\nexcellent ,\nadding :\nit is an extraordinary firm that gives very in - depth advice .\ndistinguished practitioner \u00e1lvaro mauricio dur\u00e1n leal is deeply respected by sources , who describe him as\nexcellent and hard - working .\nthey go on to add :\nhe understands the public sector and has great relations with public entities . he provides very accurate legal advice .\nhe is considered an expert in the market with notable experience in road , airport and public utility projects .\ngabriel taboada is praised by one interviewee for having\nvery good knowledge ,\nas well as for\nbeing dedicated to providing very good advice .\nhe is experienced in handling public law matters , including the structuring of ppp contracts .\nobservers single out carlos andr\u00e9s s\u00e1nchez garc\u00eda as\nwilling and open to new ideas .\nthey add :\nhe has strong knowledge of ppp contracts .\nhe frequently advises on social infrastructure projects .\nthis department is widely recognized as one of the strongest and most knowledgeable projects teams in colombia .\nin railways , the firm is currently participating in the structuring of bogot\u00e1\u2019s first metro line , colombia\u2019s largest infrastructure project . in the airport sector , the firm was in charge structuring the legal framework for el dorado airport , as well as various airports in the northeastern region of the country .\nwhat the team is known for full - service firm with a well - respected practice group offering capabilities in a range of matters spanning public transport , energy and infrastructure projects . team is recognised for its experience in project financing deals , ppps and public bidding processes . particularly active advising on projects in the oil and gas sector . also benefits from the significant expertise of its banking and finance and public law departments to provide clients with comprehensive legal advice .\nstrengths the team is endorsed by market commentators , who single it out as\ngood in project finance .\nanother observer highlights :\nthey are a very good , well - known firm with very capable lawyers . they provide a very good service ."]}
{"id": 53887, "summary": [{"text": "lisa riedt ( ltd. ) is a brazilian beachwear brand specialized in luxury bikinis and one pieces .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the brand was founded in 2003 by elisa riedtmann da silva in miami . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "lisa riedt", "paragraphs": ["with an international quality , following fair - trade practices and environmentally friendly , lisa riedt\u00ae products are made with 100 % brazilian materials , and is involved in the community and participates socially , helping non - profit organizations .\nthe inspiration for the collections come from my experiences around the world . every gleaming skyline and lush landscape is translated into alluring feminine beauty . lisa riedt is for the cultured , cosmopolitan woman who craves the comfort of luxury , but surrenders to the exuberance of nature .\nthis saturday evening the catalina is gonna get trunked - up , big time . why ? because the first ever summer soiree and trunk show is gonna be going down at the south beach hotel , that ' s why . and from the looks of things there ' ll be a veritable grab bag of goodies . among those showing clothes and accessories are look within , rich beach , bronx and tonn , catz - kato and lisa riedt , a collection that puts the brazil back into the bikini . nbc miami got with elisa riedtmann da silva , the very woman who is behind lisa riedt .\nthis dream became possible only because of the beautiful knowledge that my grandma gertrudes minna becker , and my mom oda riedtmann taught and helped me with so much love . a hobby that became a business that today serves to woman beauty and comfort . thank you everything everyone is doing at lisa riedt .\nlisa riedt\u00ae is being sold in the usa , england and brazil with success . the brand is expanding its market to the caribbean islands , mexico , australia , france , arab emirates , italy , spain , portugal and argentina . mainly in 5 stars hotels and resorts , luxury spas and high end boutiques .\nto present summer 2016 collections , abest gathered a great team with the brands : \u00e1gua de coco , amir slama , brigitte , cec\u00edlia prado mare , dalai beachwear , gl\u00fcck beachwear , larissa minatto , lenny niemeyer , lili sampedro , lo\u00e9r beachwear , mos beachwear , sinesia karol , sub beachwear , trejo\u00e1 and triya to attend the swimshow fair and clube bossa , osklen , salinas and vix swimwear to perform at cabana . the texbrasil group includes blue man , lisa riedt , sau\u00edpe , lybethras , feriado nacional , guria beachwear , despi and desiree nercessian at swimshow , and adriana degreas , participating in cabana .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nclick here to view acqualina luxury art book behind the scenes photoshoot ( you ' ll be redirected to another site ) .\nhope and rafe search for ciara ; ciara passes out as fire spreads at the cabin ; brady confesses .\nmy great - grandparents came from europe before world war 2 , from switzerland , portugal and germany . my parents were born in brazil . they struggled a lot to give a good a education to me and to be able to pay for my university . i had to work since a child on my family business to help with our home needs . since a child i always loved to do crafts paintings , handcrafts , play with fabrics , fashion and home design . my dad used to buy ugly homes so we had to transform them in beautiful places to rent or sell them .\nmy mom used to sew our clothes because buying for 3 kids would not be possible . she learned from her mom , my german grandma and then taught me to make beautiful dresses up to the most simple daywear clothing . smart entrepreneurs and teachers as well , both used to teach on universities and run their business at same time . they had from flower shop , bakeries , gas station , clothing factory , sometimes at same time but mainly in different times that ' s from where i learned many different talents at home since a child .\ni decide to put it all together and become a fashion designer and a realtor . when i came to usa on 2003 i noticed that woman could and should have more . i noticed a disparity between comfortable and sexy swimwear . with undying love and knowledge of swimwear , i knew women could , and deserved to , have both .\nthe pieces are produced in brazil with high technology fabrics , in brazilian / european cuts . with a variety of contemporary and classic designs , each piece complements each other . one pieces can also be worn as corsets , and cover ups as dresses . from the yacht , to the casino , then to a cocktail party .\n# life is good enjoy every moment . # a vida \u00e9 maravilhosa aproveite cada momento . . . urltoken\ndepois de um dia de trabalho ainda dobrou tempo para minha princesa irmos na pracinha .\nit looks like you may be having problems playing this video . if so , please try restarting your browser .\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 .\nluxury garments can be produced just for you with our customize order service . . . find out more\nsorry , we just need to make sure you ' re not a robot . for best results , please make sure your browser is accepting cookies .\nsou psic\u00f3loga de forma\u00e7\u00e3o . depois de alguns anos de cl\u00ednica abandonei o div\u00e3 . fiz moda e estilismo . trabalho com figurino , revis\u00e3o de textos , gerenciamento de redes sociais , cria\u00e7\u00e3o de sites e administra\u00e7\u00e3o de blogs . casada com um jornalista e escritor . m\u00e3e ( coruja ) do kenzo , de 10 anos ! praticante de pilates e aikido . louca por star wars , internet e tecnologia .\nwith european background , born in brazil i landed in miami in 2003 and noticed a disparity between comfortable and sexy swimwear . with undying love and knowledge of swimwear i knew that women could , and deserved to have both . the union of ethics and esthetics .\nthe inspiration for the collections come from elisa ' s experiences around the world . every gleaming skyline and lush landscape is translated into alluring feminine beauty for the cultured , cosmopolitan woman who craves the comfort of luxury , but surrenders to the exuberance of nature .\nculture is everything and im incredibly talented , detail oriented , self - motivated , edgy , up - and - coming creative director that have a background in beauty / fashion and experience with web design , videos , luxury hight end photography productions , marketing , print and digital media .\nincorporating brand strategies , product positioning , and related criteria into the thoughtful product design and development as well the photographic art direction of integrated launch collateral , advertising support and special events such as trade shows , fashion shows and others .\nresponsible for creating and overseeing designs creations of pilot pieces , conceptualizing , developing and producing creative assets required to launch and grow brand and its products .\ncreate innovation collections and designs , as well concepts and photographic art direction , while maintaining brand strategy and identity . responsible for maintaining consistency and integrity of the brand .\ndesign and production of all assets for catalogues , trade shows and ecommerce website updates and digital media including emails , display , and social network updates .\nensure the level of excellence in all creative work designed and executed is consistent , cohesive , meets brand strategy , and is within budget and timeframe . this includes concept , creation of new design , prints , photographic art direction , supervision of retouching , supervision of production , and overall project management .\nsupervise production , development of new pilots during new collection lauches , quality control on finishes , art director for photography production for new catalogs , and other outside services .\ncreate and develop fashion clothes collections with exclusive prints and details , managing marketing of the brand , fashion shows , trade shows in paris , las vegas , new york , miami , social media assets , mailers , brochures , magazine inserts , point of purchase display , press kits , newspaper advertising , invitations , and related promotional print collateral .\na commitment to innovation , excellence and the highest standards of high end quality for fashion , art direction and good designs .\nthis is an actual resume example of a ceo who works in the fashion designers industry . livecareer has 1036 fashion designers resumes in its database . livecareer\u2019s resume directory contains real resumes created by subscribers using livecareer\u2019s resume builder .\ncreate a job alert for [ job role title ] at [ location ] .\nin the second half of july , renowned brazilian beachwear brands are landing in miami towards the fairs : miami swimshow & lingerie show ( july 18th to 21th ) and cabana ( july 18th to 20th ) . this union takes place through the brazilian fashion export program fashion label brasil , of abest , texbrasil and abit in partnership with apex - brazil ( the brazilian trade and investment promotion agency ) .\nthree brands debut at the fair swimshow : lili sampedro , mos beachwear and gluck beachwear .\nabest has been a great way to our brand into the market . we are grateful to the team that has been completely willing and cooperative in our development and growth . to participate in this initiative in miami has always been one of our goals , and now with the emotional comfort that abest passes , we ' re finally in a new stage of our brand ' s existence\u201d says the creative director of the brand lili sampedro , catherina sampedro .\nit ' s our first international fair and we are very anxious . we will expose our womenswear and kids collections . we will also be present at thread showroom in new york and california , focused on the children ' s market\u201d . says luiza lessa , of gluck .\nthe brand despi is one of the oldest at the event , participating for nine years with great success .\nwe take these new issues to strengthen contact with our regular customers and conquer new markets . the event attracts not only retailers in the united states , as well as the canadian and central america\u201d , said alberto miranda .\nthe fair was one of the first that our brand has participated outside brazil and from there we begin to have visibility in the american and international markets . currently we have 29 stores and over 400 multi - brand outlets in brazil , plus more than 300 points of sale around the world , including london ' s stores selfridges and harrods and the luxury multi - brand store moda operandi online . the global brand recognition is the result of a sum of successful ingredients : raw material of high quality , exclusive prints , modeling for every taste and campaigns that translate perfectly the lifestyle of \u00e1gua de coco by liana thomaz\u201d recalls renato thomaz , the brand\u2019s marketing director .\nwe always present our collections thinking about the main feature of american buyers , who purchase the pieces separately for their own customers to make the combination they wish\n, explains camila ckless , from guria beachwear , in the event since 2010 .\nwe map opportunities , through presence at fairs , events , fashion shows and showrooms , and we observed that there is a great interest of foreign audiences for our fashion\n, said roberto davidowivz , president of abest .\nfor abit\u2019s president , rafael cervone , this group of 28 companies represents the diversity of brazilian beachwear and the international consolidation of brands .\nwe\u2019ve been in swimshow since 2005 and we realized that every year brazil gained more space in that which is one of the world\u2019s moments of meeting buyers and brands of the segment\n, details .\nthe us is the main destination for brazilian beachwear exportation and we believe in the competitiveness of the product worldwide by the innovative cut , creativity , finish and positioning of products\n, says christiano braga , export manager of apex brazil .\nfor the 2015 edition , we seek to strengthen the business opportunities for brazilian companies through a project carried out in partnership with the offices of apex - brazil abroad which will take buyers from five countries and four continents to the event . the business expectations are excellent\u201d , added braga .\nthe special buyer project is led by the office of apex - brazil in miami and will take five companies to visit the two fairs : wild orchid , from russia , maison bo , from saudi arabia , k - lynn , from lebanon , azulu , from colombia , and fenwick , from england are participating in the initiative .\nour mission is to be a global spokesperson for brazilian fashion design , using its creative diversity as an element of integration , value creation and translation of the cultural transformation of society .\npopular : trivia , history , america , television , tv , usa , geography , cities , . . . more\npopular : trivia , history , america , television , tv , usa , world , geography , . . . more"]}
{"id": 53889, "summary": [{"text": "micro mobility systems ltd , known as micro , is a company in switzerland dedicated to invent urban mobility solutions like the kickscooter or the microlino , an electric car , which was first presented at the geneva motor show in 2016 .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "in the united states , micro 's products are sold under the brand \" micro kickboard \" for trademark reasons .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the company holds several patents for its products . ", "topic": 18}], "title": "micro mobility systems", "paragraphs": ["whether for commuting , in the city , in the countryside or when travelling , micro mobility is your mobility companion .\nmicro mobility systems range of products has also significantly expanded . some of the new products it markets includes mini micro , micro luggage , e - micro , micro - pedalflow to name but a few . it has also worked with brands like peugeot , suitsupply and vibram .\nmicro mobility systems ltd offers a wide range of scooters and kickboards demonstrating the highest levels quality , design and ongoing innovation in the industry . further , micro mobility systems ltd is the only producer that supplies a full range of replacement parts and accessories for all its scooters and kickboards .\nyou might recognize the fully electric microlino as an updated isetta , bmw ' s classic post - war microcar . it ' s the work of switzerland ' s micro mobility systems , which hopes to remake urban mobility .\nbefore joining ingram micro in 1995 , bay held sales positions with firms in southern california , including triad computer systems corp .\nthe micro mobility systems microlino could be the missing link in electric transportation . it\u2019s tiny , it\u2019s affordable , and it\u2019s definitely an eye - catcher . but make no mistake about it \u2014 it\u2019s not a car .\nyou can see the full range here of micro scooter for kids and we have reviews of the micro flex adult kick scooter among others .\nmicro kickboard manufacture some of the best kick scooters for adults as well as kids . what is their story and how was the company founded ? here is micro mobility solutions ( as they are known in their homeland of switzerland ) history .\nthis kickboard arrangement with k2 provided ouboter with the necessary foundation on which to proceed with the development of the micro scooter , which he went on to introduce at the munich international sports fair . he also went on to found the micro mobility systems company in 1998 . at this particular time , the kickboard was selling well , but regular scooter\u2019s sales were just beating them . fun , fairly affordable and very practical , it rapidly became a craze . at the peak of its popularity , micro mobility systems was moving 80 , 000 units on a regular basis .\ninspired by a legendary and timeless design from the 1955 the microlino will revolutionise the future of urban mobility .\nadvances in material science have enabled the development of e - textile based systems . these are systems that integrate sensing capability into garments . the example shown in figure\nfrom the original scooter to the most innovative electric scooter in the world . we reinvent mobility day by day !\nmajor trends in mobility technology research and development : overview of the results of the nsf - wtec european study .\ncomparative evaluation of susceptibility to motion artifact in different wearable systems for monitoring respiratory rate .\nmicro mobility systems has its headquarters in the village of kusnacht outside the city of zurich , switzerland . it currently registers annual sales in the range of the lower double digit millions of swiss francs . everything is still been outsourced as much as possible . ouboter says on this particular issue , that all the company focuses on is product development , marketing and channeling orders from distributors . germany , austria and switzerland are the company\u2019s biggest markets , well ahead of the us , uk and australia . kickboard usa happens to be a franchise of the micro mobility systems , that caters for the north american market .\na miniature , wearable activity / fall monitor to assess the efficacy of mobility therapy for children with cerebral palsy during everyday living .\ningram micro delivers global technology and supply chain services to help businesses realize the promise of technology .\nrecent advances in smart phone technology have led to their use in fall detection systems . often , these systems combine fall detection with localization of the person who fell via a gps - based method [\nwhether as a walking help for toddlers or a multifunctional mobility tool for kids : children just can ` t get enough of our scooters .\nmini stands for clever urban mobility that engages all the senses . in the future , that might no longer mean owning your own car .\nthe visionary and pioneer wim ouboter invented the micro scooter and kickboard and turned it into a lifestyle product , which is now distributed in more than 80 countries . his idea revolutionized the concept of urban mobility and the thinking of transportation in cities .\n\u201cthere is no need for 300 hp for daily shopping . the average covered distance is less than 35 kilometres per day and the average speed in urban stop - go traffic is well below 50 km / h . new types of vehicles are therefore required , which take account of this mode of use . easy mobility with pedestrian protection instead of suv\u2019s with crash tests ! the microlino with its range of 100 kilometres and a maximum speed of 100 km / h is designed for use on 95 % of average trips , unlike conventional cars whose design only considers the remaining 5 % . \u201d \u2013 micro mobility systems\ndavid beckham posted this wonderful photo on his facebook page today of harper on her mini micro having a sunset scoot . . .\nthere has been a growing interest in the development of self contained lab - on - a - chip systems . such systems can revolutionize point - of - care medical testing and diagnosis by making testing and diagnosis fast , cheap and easily accessible . wang et al . [\n1 story updated at 12 : 25 est on monday , march 28 to include update from micro on the microlino ' s battery size .\nbay joined ingram micro in sales in 1995 and quickly progressed through roles of increasing responsibility . in 2006 , he left his position as senior vice president of vendor management at ingram micro to take the role of chief executive officer of punch ! software , based in kansas city , mo .\nlingyan gong * , wei ouyang * , zirui li , and jongyoon han , \u201cforce fields of charged particles in micro - nanofluidic preconcentration systems , \u201d aip advances 7 , 125020 ( 2017 ) . ( * : equally contributed authors ) . doi : 10 . 1063 / 1 . 5008365 link\n] . wearable sensors and remote monitoring systems have the potential to extend the reach of specialists in urban areas to rural areas and decrease these disparities .\n] . these systems rely upon wearable accelerometers and gyroscopes to trigger the inflation of the airbag when a fall is detected . although these systems can potentially help to prevent fall - related injuries , further development is needed to miniaturize the airbag system that provides protection to the subject before an impact occurs .\nwim ouboter soon found himself bombarded with a large number of lawsuits . most of which were from retailers and distributors who couldn\u2019t dispose their accumulated stocks . even worse , k2 decided to opt for a cheaper supplier for the kickboard . ouboter was by no means discouraged by this sad turn of events . in 2003 , he offered hans peter belliger , a youthful salesman in micro mobility systems a 20 % stake in the firm in exchange for him taking the role of c . e . o .\nsharing goods will be more important for many people . cleverly shared mobility is effortless and opens up new avenues to explore exciting experiences . the mini vision next 100 acts as the gateway to the mini community .\nthe mini vision next 100 recognises its users , which allows it to offer personalised mobility . the use of colour on the exterior and the projections onto the exterior panels can change according to the driver\u2019s preferences .\nmichael zilis serves as ingram micro inc . executive vice president and group president of asia pacific . in this role he ' s responsible for driving the strategy and execution of ingram micro\u2019s operations in the asia pacific market . he was named to this position in august 2016 and is based in irvine , calif .\n] and put a great deal of emphasis on surveying studies focused on the deployment of wearable sensors and systems in the context of a concrete clinical applications , with main focus on rehabilitation . the interest of researchers and clinicians for pursuing applications of wearable sensors and systems has caused a shift in the field of wearable technology from the development of sensors to the design of systems . consequently , we have witnessed a great deal of work toward the integration of wearable technologies and communication [\nnimesh dave serves as executive vice president , global cloud of ingram micro inc . as a member of the ingram micro global executive team , dave joined the company in 2012 and is responsible for the overall strategic direction , sales growth and business development of the company\u2019s global cloud line of business . in addition to his cloud responsibilities , from september 2012 to august 2014 dave had oversight for designing and implementing harmonized global business practices throughout the organization and architecting world - class solutions to meet ingram micro\u2019s diverse customer needs . he also held interim responsibility and oversight of the company\u2019s worldwide information and business systems from january to november 2013 .\nin this dual role , peck guides the strategic development and evolution of ingram micro\u2019s technology backbone , leading a growing team of engineers and technical staff who support the technology , systems and digital requirements of the company\u2019s global business operations . among his immediate areas of focus include developing a long - term systems architecture and effectiveness plan designed to deliver additional speed , agility and scalability to support both internal and external partners . peck\u2019s global perspective , leadership and vision will help the company continue to deliver an enhanced customer and associate experience by modernizing and digitizing core systems and processes , and integrating them across all internal and external - facing products and platforms .\ntom peck serves as chief information and digital officer for ingram micro inc . , where he oversees all aspects of the company\u2019s global information and digital technology efforts .\n] equipped with an automatic fall detector and a manual panic button . finally , among the numerous commercially - available systems , it is worth mentioning the ittm easyworls [\nthe micro deluxe line is more than just a toy . it is a statement that says your children ride safely and in style . height adjustment of the handlebar means the product grows with the child , transforming it from a mere object to a true companion as soon as the child leaves the house . the additional grip on the deck gives the rider a particularly secure hold , and the anodised handlebar adds to the extremely classy appearance of the micro deluxe line . in addition , the deck of both the mini micro deluxe and maxi micro deluxe has been reinforced . but the deluxe line ensures that children enjoy something even more important : a lot of fun .\nin certain situations , the active assistance systems of the future will also enhance stability and safety by automatically balancing the motorcycle , both out on the road and when stationary .\nyou want one ? get one now ! reserve your microlino and change urban mobility with us . just fill out the reservation form and be one step closer to your dream car . be prepared to fall in love with it !\nwith the motto \u201cevery mini is my mini\u201d \u2013 the idea of sharing rather than owning \u2013 the mini of the future no longer waits all day for its owner , but is always on the move as a mobility partner for a mini community . however , there will still be plenty of people who want to purchase a mini exclusively for themselves . the mini vision next 100 harnesses its intelligence to tailor the mobility experience to the differing needs of each and every customer .\nmobile phone technology has had a major impact on the development of remote monitoring systems based on wearable sensors . monitoring applications relying on mobile phones such as the one shown in figure\nmajor efforts have been made by european groups to develop systems suitable for home - based interventions that rely on wearable technology . a project that was part of the myheart initiative [\nscott sherman is executive vice president of human resources for ingram micro inc . , with responsibilities including the identification , development and implementation of the company ' s human resources strategies in support of the organization ' s global objectives . sherman oversees all aspects of human resources worldwide , including organization development and talent management , compensation and benefits , payroll , learning and development and the human resources information systems . he also oversees corporate communications and brand for the company and has oversight for business intelligence . he joined ingram micro in may 2015 .\nso glad to see she ' s wearing a helmet . micro helmets come in a great range of colours and patterns to choose from , make sure you get one too .\nfollowing its internal roadmaps , leti develops photonic technologies , devices and systems addressing society ' s major challenges , more specifically innovative and secure society , resource efficiency and well - being . our r & d projects merge fundamental research with advanced technological and industrial developments . we interrelate nanosciences with material sciences , optics , electronics and micro - & nano - fabrication .\n] . advances achieved in the above - mentioned projects could be used to design robust systems for home health monitoring to be deployed to detect emergency events such as falls and seizures .\npresently , it is working on the microlina , a small bubble car that has been designed for urban mobility . it was first introduced this year at the geneva motor show , and is expected to hit the market at the end of 2017 .\nlots of lovely pics of david and harper in london with her pink mini micro from a wee while back , such a happy little girl and doting dad . heart melting stuff .\nmy kids love these micro - scooters with the 2 wheels at the front . we have found them to be extremely durable and have a great re - sale value on ebay !\nalain moni\u00e9 is the chief executive officer of ingram micro inc . , the leader in delivering the full spectrum of global technology and supply - chain solutions to businesses around the world .\ndesigned to help customers accelerate their devops processes . micro focus alm octane leverages widely - used developer toolsets to bring continuous quality to lean , agile , and devops - focused teams .\nin the future , you will no longer need to purchase your own mini to stay fully mobile ; digital connectivity enables intelligent mobility that feels as personal and engaging \u2013 even more than today . in this way , every mini will be my mini .\nmicro focus uses cookies to give you the best online experience . if you continue to use this site , you agree to the use of cookies . please see our cookie policy for details .\nmicro focus application lifecycle management ( alm ) software and solutions enable teams of all sizes to deliver high quality apps with greater speed and agility . combining alm software products , devops and development tool integrations via an open rest api , a broad partner ecosystem , and a methodology - agnostic approach , micro focus alm increases release velocity while balancing application quality and enhancing collaboration throughout the lifecycle .\nremote monitoring systems have the potential to mitigate problematic patient access issues . nearly 20 % of those in the us live in rural areas , but only 9 % of physicians work in rural areas [\nthe mini community shares a likeminded lifestyle . everybody benefits from everybody . so mobility also means more new experiences and inspirational moments based on the linking of similar interests and the resulting recommendations made by the vision vehicle . mini calls this vision of the future \u201cexperience sharing\u201d .\nsensor with sensors to measure movement , environmental and body temperature , position , blood oxygen saturation , heart rate and respiration rate . the proetex system can warn the firefighters of a potentially dangerous environment and also provide information about their well being to the control center . the systems developed in the above - mentioned projects could be relied upon to design robust e - textile based wearable systems for remote health monitoring applications .\nthe active assistance systems of the future will also enhance stability and safety by automatically balancing the motorcycle , both out on the road and when stationary . a bike that will never tip over - remaining upright even when the rider has dismounted . the balancing systems also ensure a particularly agile and dynamic riding experience . the bmw motorrad vision next 100 helps every biker become more proficient and enjoy an even more positive riding experience .\naugusto aragone serves as executive vice president , secretary and general counsel for ingram micro inc . , a leader in delivering the full spectrum of global technology and supply - chain solutions to businesses around the world .\nbumjoo kim , siwon choi , sang v . pham , rhokyun kwak , and jongyoon han , \u201cenergy efficiency enhancement of electromembrane desalination systems by local flow redistribution optimized for the asymmetry of cation / anion diffusivity , \u201d\n] . the sensor is suited for long - term monitoring due to its location and unobtrusive design . although systems of this type have shown promising results , additional work appears to be necessary to achieve motion artifact reduction [\nken beyer serves as executive vice president and president , commerce & lifecycle services ( \u201ccls\u201d ) for ingram micro inc . , where he is responsible for the overall strategy , growth and delivery of the company\u2019s global cls business .\nseeing a massive , mobility - starved void in the dead center of one of the largest segments of the us economy ( while living in a dumpster ) , wilson is betting that his tech - stuffed , 320 - square foot , portable living capsule ( a . k . a . casita , or \u201csmall home\u201d ) is poised to transform the fundamental concept of what real estate means to a new generation of millennials , empty nesters , and upwardly mobile creative types ( e . g . , us ) who are looking to trade - in their 30 - year mortgage for mobility , simplicity , and financial independence .\nprior to his current role , bay served as executive vice president and chief executive , ingram micro u . s . and miami export , where he presided over the company\u2019s u . s . and miami export operations . before that , he served as president , ingram micro north america , where he was responsible for all partner - facing activities within the company\u2019s core u . s . and canadian operations , including sales , marketing technical support and vendor management .\nlee , j . h . ; song , y . - a ; tannenbaum , s . , han , j . \u201cincrease of reaction rate and sensitivity of low - abundance enzyme assay using micro / nanofluidic preconcentration chip , \u201d\nthe digital intelligence of the bmw vision next 100 is concentrated in the companion , which provides the driver with subtle , intuitive assistance in every situation . perfect connectivity between the user and the surroundings enables the bmw companion to always provide the right recommendations to meet personal mobility preferences , both during driving and outside the vehicle .\nflexible wireless ecg sensor with a fully functional microcontroller by imec . developments in the field of flexible electronics are expected to lead to the advent of smaller , lighter and more comfortable wearable systems . ( courtesy of imec , the netherlands ) .\nat a point in time when the world\u2019s design studios are envisaging solutions to mobility questions posed by ever cleverer technologies , the rolls - royce vision vehicle provides a brief glimpse into a fast - arriving luxury future . art and beauty can work with science in defining a truly luxurious rolls - royce tailored to\u2026 your every desire .\nwang r , wang j . s . , liu g . r . , han j . , chen y . z . , \u201csimulation of dna electrophoresis in systems of large number of solvent particles by coarse - grained hybrid molecular dynamics approach , \u201d\nan interesting recent development is the integration of various sensors and systems in a network for comprehensive safety monitoring and smart home health care applications . alarmnet is an example of such systems . it collects and analyzes various data streams to monitor a resident ' s overall wellness , known medical conditions , activities of daily living , and emergency situations . the whole project deals not only with wearable sensing technology but also with security / privacy issues in patient ' s data transfer , and real - time data streaming [\nmicro ' s wim ouboter started working on the redesign in early 2015 . he teamed up with students at zurich university of applied sciences and the design firm designwerk . the result is a vehicle that closely resembles the isetta of old , just a bit bigger and rounder . the biggest difference is that micro swapped the bmw isetta ' s 247cc engine ( which delivered 70 mpg ) for a 15 - kilowatt electric motor . the microlino tops out at 62 mph , goes 60 to 75 miles on a charge , and weighs just 880 pounds . micro is using an 11 - kwh lithium ion battery for the time being , but hasn ' t decided what it will use when it ' s time for production . 1 a few aaas would probably do the trick .\nbay returned to ingram micro in june 2010 and was the chief architect behind the development of a divisional business unit structure in north america , which led to significantly greater efficiency and productivity and resulted in increased and sustainable revenue growth and profitability for the region .\n] as well as data analysis technologies so that the goal of remote monitoring individuals in the home and community settings could be achieved . besides , when monitoring has been performed in the home , researchers and clinicians have integrated ambient sensors in the remote monitoring systems . we have also witnessed a growing interest for the emerging need for establishing a telepresence in the home setting to implement clinical interventions . we envision that home robots will soon be integrated into home monitoring systems to facilitate achieving the goal of establishing a telepresence in the home environment [\nwei ouyang , zirui li , xinghui ye and jongyoon han , \u201cdeciphering ion concentration polarization - based electrokinetic molecular concentration at the micro - nanofluidic interface : theoretical limits and scaling laws , \u201d nanoscale , doi : 10 . 1039 / c8nr02170h ( 2018 ) . link\nk . bouzid , h . kanaan , t . maindron , e . viasnoff , building up electrical modeling of a white fluorescent top - emitting organic light emitting device : material parameter extraction and impact of poole frenkel and ecdm mobility models , sid symposium digest , 2014 , doi : 10 . 1002 / j . 2168 - 0159 . 2014 . tb00149 . x\nthe aim of this review paper is to summarize recent developments in the field of wearable sensors and systems that are relevant to the field of rehabilitation . the growing body of work focused on the application of wearable technology to monitor older adults and subjects with chronic conditions in the home and community settings justifies the emphasis of this review paper on summarizing clinical applications of wearable technology currently undergoing assessment rather than describing the development of new wearable sensors and systems . a short description of key enabling technologies ( i . e . sensor technology , communication technology , and data analysis techniques ) that have allowed researchers to implement wearable systems is followed by a detailed description of major areas of application of wearable technology . applications described in this review paper include those that focus on health and wellness , safety , home rehabilitation , assessment of treatment efficacy , and early detection of disorders . the integration of wearable and ambient sensors is discussed in the context of achieving home monitoring of older adults and subjects with chronic conditions . future work required to advance the field toward clinical deployment of wearable sensors and systems is discussed .\nanother application of wearable sensors and systems that has received a great deal of attention among researchers and clinicians is the detection of epileptic seizures . primary and secondary compulsive epileptic crises ( ec ) cause a sudden loss of consciousness . these events are accompanied by stereotypical movements that one can observe in association with characteristic changes in the electroencephalogram ( eeg ) . during the acute phase , the subject is completely unable to interact with the environment . to detect ec , systems and methods relying upon wearable sensors have been proposed and evaluated . electroencepholographic ( eeg ) sensors [\nbefore joining ingram micro , aragone worked as legal director for latin america in the law department of dhl in plantation , fla . a native of uruguay , aragone worked in several business roles in the international logistics industry in latin america prior to embarking on his legal career .\npaul bay , a 20 - year veteran of the information technology industry , serves as executive vice president and group president of the americas for ingram micro . he is responsible for the overall performance of the company\u2019s operations in u . s . , canada and south america .\nmark snider serves as executive vice president and group president emea , with responsibility for overall operational performance in europe , the middle east and africa . prior to this role , snider was the vice president and general manager of ingram micro canada , where he oversaw the company\u2019s canadian operations . while leading the canadian operations , snider increased customer and vendor efficiencies through the implementation of best practices across canada and the u . s . snider was also instrumental in establishing ingram micro\u2019s as the largest value - add it distributor and leading business enabler in canada .\nyong - ak song , rohat melik , amr n . rabie , ahmed m . s . ibrahim , david moses , ara tan , jongyoon han & samuel j . lin , \u201celectrochemical activation and inhibition of neuromuscular systems through modulation of ion concentrations with ion - selective membranes , \u201d\n] . proper attenuation of motion artifacts is essential to the deployment of wearable sensors . some of the problems due to motion artifacts could be minimized by integrating sensors into tight fitting garments . a comparative analysis of different wearable systems for monitoring respiratory function was presented by lanata et al . [\n] . such systems by design were not suitable for long - term health monitoring . recently developed wearable systems integrate individual sensors into the sensor network by relying on modern wireless communication technology . during the last decade , we have witnessed tremendous progress in this field and the development of numerous communication standards for low - power wireless communication . these standards have been developed keeping in mind three main requirements : 1 ) low cost , 2 ) small size of the transmitters and receivers , and 3 ) low power consumption . with the development of ieee 802 . 15 . 4 / zigbee [\nin 2008 , rumors swirled that bmw planned to resurrect the isetta as an ev , a plan the germans eventually dropped in favor of flashier electric projects like the i8 plug - in hybrid sports car . micro , better known for producing electric scooters , isn ' t impressed by that choice .\ntogether with his two sons he had the idea to create a space - saving and eco - friendly vehicle for urban mobility . on average , a car is only occupied by 1 . 2 people and drives 35 kilometers per day . this means that normal cars are too big for most of their use ! the ideal vehicle for urban use should therefore be a mix between a motorbike and a car .\nzilis joined ingram micro in 2006 as senior vice president and corporate controller . in this capacity , he led the company\u2019s financial planning and analysis , external and internal financial reporting , sarbanes - oxley section 404 compliance efforts , long - term strategic planning , financial due diligence and merger and acquisition work .\nin addition , most mobile devices now include an integrated gps tracking system thus making it possible to locate patients in case of an emergency . also , as storage and computation becomes more and more cloud based , health monitoring systems can become low - cost , platform - independent , rapidly deployable and universally accessible [\n] and bluetooth , tethered systems have become obsolete . the recently developed ieee 802 . 15 . 4a standard based on ultra - wide - band ( uwb ) impulse radio opens the door for low - power , low - cost but high data rate sensor network applications with the possibility of highly accurate location estimation [\nseveral ongoing studies are focused on clinically assessing wearable systems developed as part of major research projects . for instance , livenet , a system developed at the mit media laboratory that measures 3 - d acceleration , ecg , emg , and galvanic skin conductance , is under evaluation for monitoring parkinsonian symptoms and detecting epileptic seizures [\nmoni\u00e9 first joined ingram micro in 2003 and was appointed president of the asia - pacific region a year later . while there , he delivered significant improvement in the region , moving from a break - even business to one of noteworthy profitability . from 2007 to 2010 , he served as president and chief operating officer of the company . following one year as ceo of singapore - based asia pacific resources international limited , he returned to ingram micro as coo in 2011 and was named ceo in 2012 . since then he has guided the company through a period of tremendous growth and strong leadership in both existing and new markets .\nprior to joining ingram micro , sherman served as executive vice president of human resources and a member of the executive committee at allergan from september 2010 to march 2015 . while in that role , he oversaw the global rewards programs , succession and talent development and planning , and significantly supported the organization\u2019s global expansion .\nyou can tell immediately that jeff wilson , the 42 - year old founder of kasita , an austin - based micro - housing start - up , has been courting venture capital . he has his sales pitch nailed\u2014which is pretty impressive for a former university dean and professor who used to live in a dumpster .\nfinally , the massive amount of data that one can gather using wearable systems for patient ' s status monitoring has to be managed and processed to derive clinically - relevant information . data analysis techniques such as signal processing , pattern recognition , data mining and other artificial intelligence - based methodologies have enabled remote monitoring applications that would have been otherwise impossible . although a discussion of the various techniques used to process and analyze wearable sensor data is outside the scope of this review paper , one cannot emphasize enough the fact that data processing and analysis techniques are an integral part of the design and development of remote monitoring systems based on wearable technology .\nthe result is 320 square feet of smart - home technology and voice - controlled systems ( with 10 ' ceilings ) that can fine tune your interior temperature or dim the \u201cdynamic\u201d glass at night for privacy on command . the robotic kitchen module transforms into a sleek , comfortable queen bed over a mobile app while you\u2019re on your way home\njana vondran serves as senior vice president of global business services for ingram micro inc . , and is responsible for leading and overseeing the company\u2019s worldwide shared services organization , including operations in manila , philippines and sofia , bulgaria . she also provides functional expertise for the company\u2019s shared services centers in san jos\u00e9 , costa rica and egypt .\nwim ouboter is known as the master of scooters and reinvented them to the worldwide known micro scooter , which is now sold throughout the world . more than ten million pieces of the foldable , two wheeled scooter have been sold over the years . with this idea wim ouboter belongs to one of the most recognized innovators of his time .\nis an example of such technology and allows one to gather physiological data as well as transmit the data wirelessly to a data logger using a low - power radio . particularly relevant to applications in the field of rehabilitation are advances in technology to manufacture microelectromechanical systems ( mems ) . mems technology has enabled the development of miniaturized inertial sensors that have been used in motor activity and other health status monitoring systems . by using batch fabrication techniques , significant reduction in the size and cost of sensors has been achieved . microelectronics has also been relied upon to integrate other components , such as microprocessors and radio communication circuits , into a single integrated circuit thus resulting in system - on - chip implementations [\n] showed that a multi - sensor system , which measured galvanic skin response , heat flow and skin temperature in addition to motion , provided accurate estimates of energy expenditure . although not accurate at step counting , the multi - sensor system outperformed the step counters in estimating energy expenditure at slow walking speeds . with the development of wearable sensors and systems [\nmoni\u00e9 earned a master\u2019s degree in business administration from the institut sup\u00e9rieur des affaires in jouy - en - josas , france . he received high honors in automation engineering studies at the \u00e9cole nationale sup\u00e9rieure d\u2019arts et m\u00e9tiers , bordeaux and paris . he currently serves on the board of directors of ingram micro inc . , the aes corporation and expeditors international .\nhe joined ingram micro in 2008 as regional counsel for latin america and has successfully worked through a variety of increasingly complex legal leadership roles with the company , especially in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and finance transactions . he rose to the level of vice president and associate general counsel prior to earning the promotion to his current position in december 2016 .\ncleary , answers to these questions will be complex and will require changes into how we organize and pay for health care . however , part of the solution may lie in how and to what extent we take advantage of recent advances in information technology and related fields . currently , there exist technologies that hold great promise to expand the capabilities of the health care system , extending its range into the community , improving diagnostics and monitoring , and maximizing the independence and participation of individuals . this paper will discuss these technologies in depth , with a focus on remote monitoring systems based on wearable technology . we chose to focus on these technologies because recent developments in wearable sensor systems have led to a number of exciting clinical applications .\nwearable systems for patients ' remote monitoring consist of three main building blocks : 1 ) the sensing and data collection hardware to collect physiological and movement data , 2 ) the communication hardware and software to relay data to a remote center , and 3 ) the data analysis techniques to extract clinically - relevant information from physiological and movement data . recent advances in sensor technology , microelectronics , telecommunication , and data analysis techniques have enabled the development and deployment of wearable systems for patients ' remote monitoring . researchers have relied upon advances in the above - mentioned fields to address shortcomings of ambulatory technologies ( e . g . holter monitors ) that had previously prevented long - term monitoring of patients ' status in the home and community settings .\nin this section , we provide information concerning the sensors used in remote monitoring systems . information gathered using body - worn ( i . e . wearable ) sensors is collected ubiquitously thanks to the technologies mentioned in the previous section of this review paper . wearable sensors are often combined with ambient sensors when subjects are monitored in the home environment as schematically shown in figure\nbroadly speaking , wilson\u2019s kasita falls into the architectural category of prefabricated micro housing , sharing common themes with the tiny house movement like surgically efficient use of interior space and small - scale affordability . conceptually , kasita is what you\u2019d end up with if you crossbred a chic , modern airstream with a container house and nested it inside of an automated parking garage .\nan emerging area of application of wearable technology is the use of wearable sensors to facilitate the implementation of home - based rehabilitation interventions . systems that aim to facilitate the implementation of rehabilitation exercise programs often leverage the combination of sensing technology and interactive gaming or virtual reality ( vr ) environments . for example , the rehabilitation engineering research center at the university of southern california [\n] . this approach has the characteristic of being totally unobtrusive and of avoiding the problem of misplacing or damaging wearable devices .\nsmart home\ntechnology that includes ambient and environmental sensors has been incorporated in a variety of rehabilitation related applications . one such application is ambient assisted living ( aal ) that refers to intelligent systems of health assistance in the individual ' s living environment [\nprior to joining ingram micro , zilis was vice president and corporate controller for avnet , inc . , where he was instrumental in leading the company\u2019s cost - saving initiatives and efforts to streamline and add efficiency to ongoing processes . zilis began his career with 10 years in the commercial audit practice of arthur andersen llp . he received his bachelor of science degree from boston college .\ndespite the potential advantages of a remote monitoring system relying on wearable sensors like the one described above , there are significant challenges ahead before such a system can be utilized on a large scale . these challenges include technological barriers such as limitations of currently available battery technology as well cultural barriers such as the association of a stigma with the use of medical devices for home - based clinical monitoring . in the following section , we discuss key technologies enabling the development and deployment of wearable technologies and remote monitoring systems . the next section describes wearable and ambient sensor technologies that are essential components of systems to monitor patients in the home and community settings . examples of applications of these technologies largely taken from a national science foundation initiated study of european projects focused on rehabilitation technology [\nthis section provides about a review of applications of wearable and ambient sensors and systems that are relevant to the field of rehabilitation . the material is organized in five sub - sections devoted to summarizing applications focused on : 1 ) health and wellness monitoring , 2 ) safety monitoring , 3 ) home rehabilitation , 4 ) assessment of treatment efficacy , and 5 ) early detection of disorders .\n] are examples of commercially - available devices designed for safety monitoring . these devices are simple emergency response devices consisting of a pendant or watch with a push button . pressing the button , one has the ability to wirelessly relaying an alarm message to operators located in a remote call center . other systems integrate sensors into the body - worn unit . for instance , the wellcore system [\nmicro showed a prototype of the microlino at the geneva motor show last month , and aims to start production in 2018 , with a price somewhere between $ 9 , 000 and $ 13 , 500 . that may be a tough sell for consumers , but even if it doesn ' t make our cities easier to navigate , it will at least make them more amusing places to live .\n] used instead a barometric pressure sensor as a surrogate measure of altitude to discriminate real fall events from normal activities of daily living . when tested in a cohort of 20 young healthy volunteers , the proposed method demonstrated considerable improvements in sensitivity and specificity compared to an existing accelerometer - based technique . finally , among the numerous systems developed by researchers to detect falls , it is worth mentioning that lanz et al [\nprior to this role , zilis served from july 2015 through july 2016 as executive vice president and group president with oversight for the company\u2019s operations in latin american , eastern european , asean and hong kong markets . zilis served as executive vice president and president of ingram micro\u2019s latin america technology solutions business from january 2014 through june 2015 , where he presided over all aspects of the company\u2019s core distribution business for the region .\nintelligent and multifunctional materials protect the rider from the wind and rain . sensors in the suit constantly monitor the rider\u2019s current physical condition . variable micro - openings function like fish gills to provide additional ventilation as the situation requires , making for an even more intense feeling of freedom than ever before . small vibrating pads on the arms and legs convey navigation instructions or alert the rider when the lean angle is becoming critical .\nanother condition that has been studied extensively in the context of field monitoring is dementia . dementia refers to a collection of symptoms that describe impairment in cognitive function . more than 30 million people suffer from dementia worldwide and account for approximately $ 315 billion in medical care costs . most of these costs are attributed to the use of nursing care facilities . allowing patients to stay at home longer can lead to significant savings in medical care costs . remote monitoring can play an important role in the management of patients with dementia . systems that can assist these patients with remembering daily activities and monitoring daily behavior for early signs of deterioration can allow patients to live independently longer . such systems range from monitoring activities of daily living to tracking medication compliance to monitoring changes in social behavior . in this context , it is of particular interest to assess the severity of dementia and its changes over time . haiying et al [\nthis innovator says he tried to keep costs as low as possible while still maintaining the income from his first business . when he developed the kickboard , his initial intention was to sell the idea to the swatch group . this renowned swiss watchmaker was venturing into urban mobility solutions through the swatchmobile , a smart car . however , swatch wasn\u2019t interested , but ouboter still persisted with his dream . the turnaround came in 1998 when the us sports goods firm k2 took up the kickboard project . they agreed to take up its marketing under their brand name , but wanted ouboter to continue to deal with the production .\nan area of growing interest in the field of wearable technology is the use of wearable sensors and systems to achieve early detection of changes in patient ' s status requiring clinical intervention . an example of this type of application of wearable technology is the management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease . a major goal in the clinical management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is to achieve early detection of exacerbation episodes . exacerbations , commonly defined to be episodes of increased dyspnea , cough , and change in amount and character of sputum , are a prominent part of the natural history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , resulting in functional impairments and disability . early detection and treatment of exacerbations are important goals to prevent worsening of clinical status and the need for emergency room care or hospital admission . remote monitoring systems can play an important role in early detection of trends in patients ' health status that point towards an exacerbation event .\n] . research toward achieving remote monitoring of older adults and subjects undergoing clinical interventions will soon face the need for establishing business models to cover the costs and identify reimbursement mechanisms for the technology and its management . we envision that addressing costs and reimbursement problems will be essential to assure that wearable sensors and systems deliver on their promise of improving the quality of care provided to older adults and subjects affected by chronic conditions via remote monitoring of wellness and heath in the home and community settings .\nhealth monitoring applications of wearable systems most often employ multiple sensors that are typically integrated into a sensor network either limited to body - worn sensors or integrating body - worn sensors and ambient sensors . in the early days of body - worn sensor networks ( often referred to as\nbody sensor networks\n) , the integration of wearable sensors was achieved by running\nwires\nin pockets created in garments for this purpose to connect body - worn sensors . an example of this technology is the mithril system [\nsafety monitoring applications typically require detection of emergency events . the sensing technology used for such applications must be extremely robust and reliable . a great deal work has been done toward developing wearable systems to monitor individuals working in hostile environments in response to emergency situations . the proe - tex project , carried out as part of the fp6 program of the european commission , is an example of such work . the project resulted into the development of a new generation of smart garments to monitor emergency - disaster personnel ( see figure\ninspiration struck wim ouboter , the inventor of the kickboard one fateful night in 1997 while he was in zurich . he says he was looking for a practical and convenient means of transport to his favorite diner . this is how he claims he got the idea for the micro scooter for the very first time . he says his diner was just too far to reach by a leisurely walk . while the tram system was unreliable during the evenings . he also couldn\u2019t be bothered to resort to his bicycle that was stored in his home\u2019s cellar .\nin this role , vondran is focused on developing and deploying strategies , best practices and lean programs to drive continual improvement , and optimization and standardization across ingram micro\u2019s geographic and shared services operations . she works in close partnership with all lines of business , countries and group functions , with a focus on building on the company\u2019s existing capabilities and streamlining the geographic and shared services commercial operations . vondran\u2019s efforts are instrumental in ensuring process improvements align with the company\u2019s overall strategic objectives , while also delivering a compelling value proposition both internally and for external partners .\nin terms of mobility specifically , kasita is a first of its kind . wilson\u2019s model one prototype , which was recently unveiled at south by southwest , is a sleek , simplistic glass - and - steel box that can get up and go when life says it\u2019s time for a change . each kasita slides into an engineered steel exo - skeleton that can be built in under a week on any open lot in any city up to ten stories high ( for now ) . if you need\u2014or want\u2014to move , your kasita comes with you . just power up you app , schedule your move from austin to chicago , and grab your duffle bag . a crane and a flatbed truck scheduled by wilson\u2019s team will take care of the rest . packing ? forget about it .\nbefore joining ingram micro , dave served as senior vice president , commercial operations , strategy and supply chain solutions and senior vice president volume and process for tech data europe . while in this role , he led several major transformation initiatives and spearheaded the formation of a supply chain services division . prior to taking on the tech data operations and strategy role , dave held senior executive roles in information technology in the america\u2019s and europe , where he led major erp , infrastructure and commerce application deployments . dave earned his bachelor of arts from wilfrid laurier university in waterloo , ontario .\nby 2005 ouboter had managed to redesign his products\u2019 safety standards . additionally , the turnover and morale of his company was given a boost by landing a lucrative contract for supplying the swiss army with trolleys . in the long run , demand for the micro scooter started to gain momentum . ouboter found a new manufacturer , and negotiated for an infinitely more flexible contract , which allowed small production runs . he also started diversifying his products by altering the features of the scooter and the kickboard . constant innovation , meant that he could always be a step ahead of the cheap competition ."]}
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", "topic": 3}], "title": "zimperium", "paragraphs": ["zimperium zlabs is raising the volume : new vulnerability processing mp3 / mp4 media . \u203a zimperium mobile security blog\ntoday , zimperium is proud to announce that our highly differentiated mtd platform , zimperium 5 . 0 , is . . .\nzimperium ' s ceo , shridhar mittal , currently has an approval rating of 62 % . zimperium ' s primary competitors are\nowler has collected 13 screenshots of zimperium ' s website since jun 2014 . the latest zimperium website design screenshot was captured in mar 2018 .\nzimperium offers an enterprise - class real - time protection for mobile devices against threats and malware attacks . zimperium ' s headquarters is located in dallas , texas . for every employee , zimperium generates $ 58 . 4k in revenue . zimperium ' s latest funding round was a equity for $ 15m on dec 2016 . zimperium ' s main competitors are skycure , sentinelone and corrata . zimperium has 1 , 276 followers on owler .\nzimperium , inc . is a delaware corporation with major offices in dallas and san francisco . the company was incorporated in 2013 , the same year it purchased the assets of zimperium , ltd . zimperium , inc . has no ownership interest in zimperium , ltd . zimperium , inc . is backed by warburg pincus , softbank , sierra ventures , telstra and samsung .\nsmartphone security isn ' t quite the same as desktop security . zimperium researchers discuss the pitfalls of mobile and what zimperium is doing to limit risks .\nsince zimperium was founded in 2010 , it has participated in 4 rounds of funding . in total zimperium has raised $ 58 . 0m . zimperium ' s last funding round was on dec 2016 for a total of $ 15 . 0m\nmike brings 25 years of experience in the application , security , hardware and software networking industries . at zimperium , he is responsible for expanding zimperium\u2019s american business .\nenterprise mobile security provider zimperium has announced an integration with microsoft\u2019s enterpris . . .\nzimperium currently has 7 , 904 followers on twitter . as of october 2014 zimperium had 3 , 101 followers . that ' s a 154 percent increase in 3 years\nzimperium currently has 7 , 357 fans on facebook . as of february 2015 zimperium had 3 , 039 fans . that ' s a 142 percent increase in 3 years\nzimperium ' s leadership team includes key industry veterans and thought leaders in mobile security .\nmike brings 25 years of experience in the application , security , hardware and software networking industries . at zimperium , he is responsible for expanding zimperium\u2019s american business . read more\nskycure is perceived as one of zimperium ' s biggest rivals . skycure was founded in 2012 , and its headquarters is in palo alto , california . like zimperium , skycure also works within the internet software field . skycure has 20 more employees than zimperium .\n: zimperium\u2019s enterprise security app , zips , uses machine learning to detect new smartphone attacks .\nwarburg pincus\u2019 cary davis and ashutosh somani will join zimperium\u2019s board as part of the deal .\n[ edit ] the zimperium blog post notes that 4 . 0 . 1 is still vulnerable :\nsee how zimperium z3a\u2122 can help you identify mobile vulnerabilities , and evaluate and mitigate their risks .\nzimperium and mobileiron are coming together and simplifying mobile threat defense . mobileiron will i . . .\nzimperium offers an enterprise - class real - time protection for mobile devices against threats and malware attacks . zimperium was founded in 2010 . zimperium ' s headquarters is located in dallas , texas , usa 75244 . it has raised 58 . 0m in 4 rounds . the late . . .\nzimperium has broadened its portfolio of mobile device security solutions by acquiring mi3 security ' s . . .\nzimperium said it had notified google ' s android security team of the second issue on august 15th .\nthe japanese giant is partnering with us startup zimperium to offer its mobile security application to japanese iphone users .\nthis is a discussion about zimperium . concerns about the topic , its accuracy , inclusion of information etc . should be discussed here . off - topic discussion not pertaining to zimperium or this wiki will be removed .\nthe stagefright flaw discovery was a real milestone for zimperium in many ways . after the stagefright discovery , customers started to realize how critical mobile security is to the enterprise , said john michelsen , chief product officer at zimperium .\nto see how zimperium can protect your organization\u2019s mobile devices from advanced threats , get a free enterprise trial today .\ncorrata is zimperium ' s # 3 rival . corrata is a private company that was founded in dublin , county dublin in 2016 . corrata operates in the it services industry . corrata has 74 more employees vs . zimperium .\neric grotefeld wants to help take zimperium from doing half of its business through the channel in 20 . . .\nvulnerabilities were first discovered in android media playback software in july 2015 by mobile security researchers at security firm zimperium .\nto address enterprise - specific mobile security vulnerabilities , zimperium also provides a risk - based approach to mobile security management .\nsentinelone is one of zimperium ' s top rivals . sentinelone is a private company that was founded in 2013 in mountain view , california . sentinelone competes in the application software field . compared to zimperium , sentinelone has 188 more employees .\nwebinar to discuss the adoption of new gdpr regulations and how enterprises are protecting mobile devices and apps in the process . zimperium is hosting a webinar for customers , media and the general public . zimperium executive , jt keating , vice president of product strategy , will lead the webinar . who : zimperium , a global leader in enterprise mobile threat \u2026 read more\nall information for zimperium ' s wiki comes from the below links . any source is valid , including twitter , facebook , instagram , and linkedin . pictures , videos , biodata , and files relating to zimperium are also acceptable encyclopedic sources .\nwebinar will cover how phishing is evolving , the damages it causes , unique challenges presented to mobile users and how companies can protect against . zimperium is hosting a webinar for customers , media and the general public . zimperium executive , jt keating , vice president of product strategy , will lead the webinar . who : zimperium , a global leader in enterprise \u2026 read more\nzimperium ' s revenue is the fourth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ .\nzimperium has employees and is the sixth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 131 .\nzimperium posted a video\nmobile security on - device or in the cloud ? hackers have a preference .\non youtube\nmichael brings 25 years of sales and marketing experience in the enterprise and security industries . at zimperium , he leads all aspects of zimperium\u2019s marketing , including branding , press and analyst relations , field and channel marketing , product marketing , demand generation and messaging .\nsan francisco , july 20 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - zimperium , the global leader in enterprise mobile threat . . .\nzimperium zlabs has released to the public a working exploit that shows how the stagefright vulnerability can allow remote code execution without user interaction .\nmichael brings 25 years of sales and marketing experience in the enterprise and security industries . at zimperium , he leads all aspects of zimperium\u2019s marketing , including branding , press and analyst relations , field and channel marketing , product marketing , demand generation and messaging . read more\nios 11 . 2 . 2 jailbreak : zimperium zlabs finds ios 11 . 2 . 2 vulnerabilities , jailbreak tool expected to arrive soon\nmarch 7 , 2017 | israeli cyber security company zimperium inc . has raised $ 15 million from japan ' s sof . . .\nsan francisco , oct . 10 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - zimperium , the global leader in enterprise mobile threat . . .\nthe new sirin labs phone , the most expensive on the market and equipped with zimperium ' s security technology . photo credit : sirin labs\nthe capital will be used to expand zimperium\u2019s global reach and add new partnerships to its ecosystem , similar to its latest deutsche telekom partnership .\ndallas , feb . 13 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - zimperium , the global leader in mobile security , today announce . . .\nsan francisco , sept . 28 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - zimperium , the global leader in mobile threat defense ( . . .\nzimperium posted a video\nbanking information is at risk of theft on mobile devices . what can be done about it ?\non youtube\nlooking forward , mittal noted that the right foundation is now in place for zimperium and he ' s confident he has the right investors too .\n. but zimperium has already proven it has the chops . now it has to show it can be a bad - ass business , too .\nprotecting government systems is a significant challenge for security teams . learn why the government sector is seeing more cyberattacks and how zimperium technology can help :\nsan francisco , feb . 12 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - zimperium , the global leader in mobile threat defense ( m . . .\nzimperium zlabs has released to the public a working exploit that shows how the stagefright vulnerabilities can allow remote code execution ( rce ) without user interaction .\na timeline included in the zimperium blog post shows that company officials first notified airdroid of the vulnerability in late may . in september , airdroid informed zimperium of an upcoming release , which finally went live two weeks ago . zimperium ' s analysis of that release , airdroid version 4 . 0 and the subsequent 4 . 0 . 0 . 1 showed that the app remained vulnerable , a finding that resulted in thursday ' s disclosure of the weakness .\nmountain view , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - # aiops - - zimperium\u00ae deploys zerostack ' s private cloud solution . . .\nzimperium plans to use the funding to expand its global customer reach and mobile partner ecosystem . the funding will also support zimperium as it continues to add new capabilities to its existing mobile threat protection product suite , which safeguards against advanced known and unknown mobile cyberattacks , as well as develop new products .\nzimperium has a commercial mobile intrusion prevention system ( ips ) called zips that aims to help users and organizations detect and limit mobile attacks . zimperium also has a mobile penetration toolkit called zanti that initially required payment for certain levels of service , but avraham has now made zanti free for all to use .\nzimperium ' s new round of funding was led by warburg pincus and included the participation of sierra ventures , telstra ventures and lazarus israel opportunities fund lllp .\nsoftbank has agreed to roll out san francisco startup zimperium ' s artificial intelligence ( ai ) security solution for mobile devices in japan , starting november 15 .\nzimperium\u2019s zips\u2122 is the world\u2019s first mobile intrusion prevention system app that provides comprehensive protection for ios and android devices against mobile network , device and application cyber attacks .\ndallas - - ( business wire ) - - # emm - - zimperium ' s may webinars will give practical examples of how best to p . . .\nzimperium , the security company behind a mobile and in - app protection service , announced today that it has raised a $ 25 million investment led by warburg pincus .\napply by e - mail to jobsus @ urltoken or by mail to staffing , zimperium , inc . , 4055 valley view lane , suite 300 , dallas , tx 75244 . reference job # sse2018 in reply . this position is part of zimperium , inc . \u2019s employee referral program and is eligible for an employee referral incentive .\nsierra ventures , telstra ventures , and lazarus israel opportunities fund also participated in the series c round , which adds up to $ 45 million in total funds for zimperium .\nzimperium announced today it has raised $ 8 million from sierra ventures to build out its mobile technology designed to protect you from those attacks at the airport or wherever else you might be .\ntim brings more than two decades of experience developing and managing financial organizations for high growth businesses . at zimperium , he is responsible for financial policies , business plans and facilitating new financings .\nleveraging the most robust mobile threat defense solution available , the zimperium\u00ae zpartner program enables partners to provide customers with unique visibility into , and protection against , the risks associated with mobile devices .\nzimperium ' s advanced mobile security solutions kept its customers safe from a new found vulnerability in samsung swiftkey keyboard . watch this video to learn about zips protects from unknown vulner . . .\nthe people behind zimperium are no joke . ceo itzhak \u201czuk\u201d avraham spent three years with the israeli defense forces ( idf ) . so you can just imagine what he worked on while there .\ntim brings more than two decades of experience developing and managing financial organizations for high growth businesses . at zimperium , he is responsible for financial policies , business plans and facilitating new financings . read more\n' the issues in stagefright code critically expose 95 per cent of android devices , an estimated 950 million devices , ' researchers at zimperium who first identified the bug , wrote in a blog post .\nsoftbank said it will continue to work with zimperium - - which is backed by warburg pincus , samsung , telstra , and sierra ventures - - to offer mobile security to enterprise customers in the future .\nzimperium said in a written statement that it was making the code available to the general public\nso that security teams , administrators , and penetration testers alike may test whether or not systems remain vulnerable .\nfor over 20 years , jon has led global field engineering and product teams in major security companies like mcafee . at zimperium , he is responsible for pre - sales execution , sales enablement and strategic technology partnerships .\nrajeev gupta is the head of product management & engineering responsible for all zimperium products . he comes with 20 years of hands - on experience in software architecture and design of large - scale secure enterprise applications . read more\nfor over 20 years , jon has led global field engineering and product teams in major security companies like mcafee . at zimperium , he is responsible for pre - sales execution , sales enablement and strategic technology partnerships . read more\non tuesday , israeli - founded mobile threat protection cyber security startup zimperium announced the close of their series c funding round , bringing in $ 25 million in new financing . leading the round was the private equity investor warburg pincus .\nas vice president of u . s . public sector at zimperium , gary bradt is responsible for leading a team of professionals serving federal , intel , state and local governments , and education customers across the united states . read more\nwe believe we have a significant lead on our competition , and we want to invest in new products and spend more on our security as well as research and development ,\nshridhar mittal , ceo of zimperium , told eweek .\nzuk avraham started his company zimperium in 2010 in a bid to help improve mobile security testing . now in 2015 , that effort is accelerating as mobile usage and threats proliferate and the need for mobile security is greater than ever before .\nnitin brings over 30 years experience , 19 at microsoft , developing enterprise and cloud software serving global customers in several different industries . at zimperium , nitin is responsible for product management , engineering , quality assurance , release management and devops .\nzimperium , inc . is a global company with hundreds of customers and dozens of employees / contractors around the world . our customers include enterprises of all sizes , large federal and local government agencies , leading mobile operators and major oem partners .\nfor over 25 years , eric has been creating new market opportunities with transformational technologies and scaling highly effective organizations that care deeply about customer success . eric leads all aspects of zimperium\u2019s global go - to - market growth and customer engagement initiatives .\nnitin brings over 30 years experience , 19 at microsoft , developing enterprise and cloud software serving global customers in several different industries . at zimperium , nitin is responsible for product management , engineering , quality assurance , release management and devops . read more\nfor over 25 years , eric has been creating new market opportunities with transformational technologies and scaling highly effective organizations that care deeply about customer success . eric leads all aspects of zimperium\u2019s global go - to - market growth and customer engagement initiatives . read more\nzimperium\u2019s product zips comes as an app that sits on an employee\u2019s phone , working with both ios and android . with consistent monitoring of the device , the app works to detect , analyze , and help the user remediate any issues that could turn up .\nakhil is a results oriented and execution focused leader with 25 + years of diverse experience in corp strategy , strategic partnership building , enterprise software sales and business management . at zimperium , akhil is responsible for corporate business development and is the gm of our emerging markets business in apj , and mea . in his role as the gm , akhil ' s primary goal is to advance zimperium mtd brand awareness , build trusted partner / reseller network , drive revenue growth and delight customers with his team of leaders in the region .\nthe top 10 competitors in zimperium ' s competitive set are skycure , sentinelone , corrata , optio labs , appdome , pulse secure , iovation , wandera , workspot and asavie . together they have raised over 273 . 5m between their estimated 1 . 4k employees .\nthe new service by the companies is designed to provide threat detection , risk analysis and prevention against security risks for mobiles operating on both ios and android platforms . the service includes integration of zips by zimperium with blackberry ' s good dynamics secure mobility platform and bes12 .\nzimperium is building a world class development team focused on mobile threat defense and security and looking for dynamic individuals to join us . we are seeking for the best dev - ops engineer ( devops - 1 ) to take part at our team at a leading company .\nwhile the zips app is geared toward companies that would deploy the software on employees\u2019 phones and use new companion software called zconsole to manage all the handsets , zimperium expects to roll out a consumer version in the future , and will perhaps eventually bring zips to other devices .\nthe vulnerability , which zimperium privately reported to airdroid developers in may , remained present in airdroid version 4 . 0 , which was released in mid - november . on wednesday , airdroid developers released version 4 . 0 . 0 . 1 , and that too remains vulnerable .\nzimperium develops mobile unified threat management console ( zconsole ) bundled with an intrusion prevention system ( zips ) for smartphones and tablets . as employers increasingly adopt the bring your own device ( byod ) trend , the organization\u2019s most valuable information becomes vulnerable and accessible to malicious entities .\ngoing a step further , privilege escalation attacks , which are increasingly common on servers and desktops , are difficult for typical antivirus technologies to detect . joshua drake , senior director of platform research at zimperium , comments that mobile sandboxes aren ' t often enough to prevent exploitation either .\njoshua drake , from zimperium zlabs , who reported the bugs in april this year , said whilst google has sent out patches to its partners , he believes most manufacturers have not made fixes available to protect their customers . \u201call devices should be assumed to be vulnerable , \u201d drake , vice president of platform research and exploitation at zimperium , told forbes . he believes as many as 950 million android phones could be affected , going on figures suggesting there are just over 1 billion in use . only android phones below version 2 . 2 are not affected , he added .\n\u201cgoogle released new versions of hangouts and messenger to block automatic processing of multimedia files arriving via mms . we ' ve tested these updated versions and are happy to confirm they prevent unassisted remote exploitation ,\nzimperium said , adding that there are still other vectors present that must be fixed .\nmobile security vendor zimperium announced on june 7 that it raised $ 25 million in a series c round of funding , bringing total funding to date for the company up to $ 43 . 5 million . the company will use the new funding to expand its global operations and invest in new technology development .\nmobile security researchers at zimperium say that they have discovered the \u201cworst android vulnerability in the mobile os history\u201d \u2013 and it can infect your smartphone simply by receiving an mms message . unlike most malware , it is not necessary to open the message in order for your phone to be compromised , reports npr .\nthe senior software engineer will develop , create , and modify computer applications and specialized mobile security systems software . analyze user needs and develop software solutions . design and customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency . analyze and develop zimperium ' s saas - based , full - stack management server .\nzimperium\u2019s funding stands out in the startup sector with their high percentage of strategic investors , a mark that speaks volumes about where they are heading . while they have attracted some vc cash , their investors seem to have been drawn to them out of belief that their product is an industry necessity that will only continue to grow .\nzimperium has a mobile app called \u201c zanti \u201d that is meant to give the every day user the ability to test networks to see if they have vulnerabilities such as the danger of \u201c man in the middle , \u201d attacks . these attacks hijack a user\u2019s session and then act as a silent eavesdropper masquerading as a trusted participant .\nzimperium is a fast growing innovative startup in the mobile security space and is looking for high - energy self - motivated pre - sales engineers in us ( any location ) , london , amsterdam , bangalore and sydney . it\u2019s a senior position aligned with our most senior sales directors to lead a consistent , structured technical sales cycle .\nthe zips software works whether the user is on or offline , says zimperium ceo and founder itzhak avraham , and can protect against malicious apps , such as those that can self - modify , as well as various types of network attacks , like a \u201cman in the middle\u201d attack where a hacker intercepts data being sent between two parties .\nshridhar is the ceo of zimperium . previously he was the gm of the application delivery business unit at ca technologies ( ca ) , where he was responsible for creating the devops vision and establishing ca as a leader in the high - growth space . at ca , shridhar ran a global organization and led the acquisition of nolio . read more\nwebinar to highlight emerging mobile cybersecurity threats facing state and local governments , and what these entities can do to better protect mobile data . zimperium is hosting a webinar for customers , media and the general public . karen jackson , former secretary of technology for the commonwealth of virginia , along with chul yim , director of state and local \u2026 read more\nzimperium provides the industry\u2019s first mobile threat management platform that delivers continuous , real - time cyberthreat protection for both mobile devices and applications . it\u2019s the only on - device solution that continuously detects advanced network , device and application mobile threats in real time . what\u2019s more , it provides the enterprise security team with best - in - class mobile device threat visibility and forensics .\nzimperium is a fast growing innovative startup in the mobile security space who willing to add the bast candidates at the field of mobile security . we are seeking for confident , collaborative , and innovative senior back - end engineer . the best candidate will have the ability to learn quickly and the desire to be the thought leader in the fast growing , highly challenging , and very interesting mobile security market .\nrajeev gupta is the head of product management & engineering responsible for all zimperium products . he comes with 20 years of hands - on experience in software architecture and design of large - scale secure enterprise applications . in his previous role as a chief strategist and head of product management for the application delivery business unit at ca technologies , rajeev mentored several customer teams and led efficient software development strategies for fortune 500 clients .\nmargaritelli said that while airdroid versions he tested used industry - standard https to encrypt most traffic , data for certain functions is sent over http . in the cases where http is used\u2014including update notifications and the update files themselves\u2014the http - transmitted data is encrypted using des , short for the data encryption standard . remarkably , the key used for this symmetric encryption scheme\u2014890jklms\u2014is hardcoded into the airdroid app , where it ' s easy for zimperium researchers to find .\nzips is a behavioral analysis system .\nwe look at three areas ,\nsaid john michelsen , zimperium ' s chief product officer :\nthe device , the network , and the applications that run on the device .\nzips continuously monitors for aberrant behavior .\nwe ' re checking to see if there has been any exploitation or device tampering ; whether there is a network attack in progress such as a man - in - the - middle attack or problems with ssl ; or whether there is any malicious activity from any of the apps .\nshridhar is the ceo of zimperium . previously he was the gm of the application delivery business unit at ca technologies ( ca ) , where he was responsible for creating the devops vision and establishing ca as a leader in the high - growth space . at ca , shridhar ran a global organization and led the acquisition of nolio . shridhar came to ca with the successful $ 330m acquisition of itko . prior to itko , shridhar had an 11 year career with i2 technologies in various roles including presales leadership , sales leadership , and various marketing and general management positions . his finished his career with i2 as the chief marketing officer .\nwhile application sandboxing built into the android operating system can limit the access malicious apps have , there are a few reasons why the attack zimperium has demonstrated remains a serious threat . first , airdroid already has a significant number of usage rights , including the ability to make in - app purchases and to access contacts , device location , text messages , photos , camera , microphone , wi - fi connection data , and device id and call information . what ' s more , an attacker pushing a malicious update could augment those rights as long as the end user clicked an ok button when receiving a fake notification that an update was available .\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 .\nas smartphones become ever more popular , we\u2019ll need more ways to protect them from digital attacks .\na mobile security startup is launching software that learns how your smartphone behaves in order to better spot and stop new security threats before they can cause harm or spread to other handsets .\nlong combated on computers , malware has begun to hit smartphones , too , as they become a popular ( and for some people , predominant ) way to get online . since android smartphones make up the majority of the market , they\u2019re most affected so far : a recent report from f - secure found 259 new security threats and variations on existing threats in the third quarter of 2013 , 252 of which were focused on android . according to a juniper research report , though , 80 percent of business and personal handsets are still unprotected .\navraham , who previously served as a security researcher for the israeli defense forces and as a white - hat hacker for samsung , showed me a demo of zips in action during a video chat over skype . holding two android samsung smartphones , he used one to attack the zips - running handset , which glowed with a green image meant to look like a radar screen . when avraham performed a man - in - the - middle attack , a notification popped up on the zips display saying that a threat was just spotted and prevented . it also presented information on the type of threat ( \u201cmitm\u201d in this case ) and the ip address of the attacking device .\navraham says that attacks such as these aren\u2019t generally spotted by mobile antivirus apps because those apps tend to be designed just to look for incoming file signatures that can be compared with known bad code . \u201cif i download an app , for instance , even if the app itself is benign at that moment in time , i can later download an update that has malicious intent to run outside of the sandbox that the [ antivirus ] product has access to , \u201d he says .\nthe zips app is trained to recognize such attacks by using existing malware and known attack techniques . this is doable , avraham says , because while there are tons of different attacks , there are just a few dozen different techniques .\ninternet - connected devices are already gaining some unwelcome attention : between late december and early january , one security software company , proofpoint , noticed an attack in which hundreds of thousands of malicious e - mails were sent by over 100 , 000 internet - connected consumer gadgets , including routers , tvs , and at least one fridge .\ntech obsessive ? become an insider to get the story behind the story \u2014 and before anyone else .\n\u2019s senior editor for mobile , i cover a wide variety of startups and write gadget reviews out of our san francisco office . i\u2019m curious about tech innovation , and i\u2019m always on the lookout for the next big thing . before\narriving at mit technology review in early 2012 , i spent five years as a technology reporter at the associated press , covering companies including apple , amazon , and ebay , and penning reviews .\nafter ethical concerns marred its announcement in may , google showed off its retooled aural ai that helps you connect with people who still answer the phone .\nthe country\u2019s diversity of scripts , dialects , dress , and culture is a challenge that will make artificial intelligence more resilient .\nsix issues of our award winning print magazine , unlimited online access plus the download with the top tech stories delivered daily to your inbox .\nby signing up you agree to receive email newsletters and notifications from mit technology review . you can unsubscribe at any time . view our privacy policy for more details .\nthe mission of mit technology review is to bring about better - informed and more conscious decisions about technology through authoritative , influential , and trustworthy journalism .\nthe good dynamics secure mobility platform is part of the good secure emm suites of blackberry . enterprises which use this platform can ensure that apps deployed on it meet the stringent requirements of mobile enterprise that are required to protect the devices . furthermore , the goody dynamics platform is well integrated with the bes12 offering by blackberry . per the chief security officer of black berry , dave kleidermacher , the integration of zips with good dynamics and bes12 provides holistic threat detection , visibility and protection against a range of network , device and application mobile attacks targeted at corporate apps and data .\nwe believe that the rapidly increasing use of mobile devices makes such products a necessity for the industry and expect this partnership to further boost blackberry ' s efforts in revamping its core business model .\nblackberry currently carries a zacks rank # 3 ( hold ) . a better - 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- whether it came over safari payload in ios , like trident / pegasus did ; or whether it was stagefright , which was exploited by a maliciously crafted multi - media file sent to an android device ; or malicious apps that download and detonate on the device - - we are the only software that could detect every one of those before they were identified and disclosed .\nbut being able to detect malicious behavior does not in itself protect against that behavior . consider ransomware - - detecting the encryption process and determining it is malicious is not enough ; the process needs to be stopped immediately . while zips itself is primarily behavioral analysis ,\nthere are a number of things we can do on the device immediately ,\nsaid michelsen .\nwe have a cloud - based configuration system called zconsole .\nit provides security teams with visibility across all devices ; and it is where the admin defines what he wants zips to do in the event of bad behavior .\nin many cases ,\nhe continued ,\nwe have the ability to do lots of good things without any help from third party software . but it ' s not complete - - especially in the enterprise context .\nhere the enterprise will have sensitive data on the users ' phones , including company information , company apps and company connectivity . depending on what activity zips detects , the enterprise might for example want to remove the user ' s entitlement to sharepoint because the hacker could use the phone to read the entire sharepoint repository that the user is able to access .\nso one of the things the enterprise will want to do that we cannot do ourselves is remove that entitlement . that ' s why ,\nhe added ,\nwe integrate with the emms like blackberry , and why we integrate to ecosystems like good . good gives us the integration between the zips app and the good technology platform that allows us to trigger remediation immediately in the good ecosystem .\ngartner recently rated blackberry as a top emm solution currently available . if blackberry without zips was good , blackberry with zips is even stronger .\nkevin townsend is a senior contributor at securityweek . he has been writing about high tech issues since before the birth of microsoft . for the last 15 years he has specialized in information security ; and has had many thousands of articles published in dozens of different magazines \u2013 from the times and the financial times to current and long - gone computer magazines .\nthe android operating system runs on smartphones from a number of manufacturers , which has led to difficulties patching . photograph : ee / pa\na major security flaw in android lets an attacker take control of a phone simply by sending a text message \u2013 and for the vast majority of android users , there\u2019s no fix available yet .\neven the small number of people using google\u2019s own line of android phones , sold under the nexus brand , are vulnerable to some of the effects of the bug , according to joshua drake , the researcher who discovered the flaw .\nthe weakness affects a part of the android operating system , called stagefright , that lets phones and tablets display media content . a maliciously crafted video can be used to deliver a program which will run on the phone as soon as it is processed by stagefright , potentially letting an attacker do anything from read and delete data to spy on the owner through their camera and microphone .\nworse , google\u2019s messaging app hangouts automatically pre - processes videos when they\u2019re received to cut down the delay if the user wants to watch them straight away . that means that if the video is sent as an mms message , it can take over the phone \u201cbefore the sound that you\u2019ve received a message has even occurred , \u201d drake told npr .\neven with android\u2019s default messaging app , all the user has to do is view the message to trigger the stagefright vulnerability . in neither case does the user actually have to play the video in order to be the victim of the hack . but in newer versions of the android operating system , google says that users are protected from the worst effects of the bug .\nchris wysopal , the chief information security officer for app security specialists veracode , called the flaw \u201c heartbleed for mobile\u201d , referring to the widespread bug that put hundreds of thousands of websites at risk of hacking in april 2014 .\nwysopal said bugs that severe \u201care exceedingly rare and pose a serious security issue for users\u201d .\ndrake revealed details of the bug to google in april , and provided the company with patches for the errors \u2013 in theory , enough to ensure that users are never put at risk from the bug . he negotiated a 90 - day embargo before he went public , giving the company a long headway to ship a fix to users ( google\u2019s in - house security researchers , project zero , apply the same 90 - day warning to other vendors when they find bugs in products from companies such as apple and microsoft ) .\non top of that , only the newest android phones receive patches , which means that the stagefright bug \u2013 which affects the android operating system all the way back to 2010\u2019s version 2 . 2 \u2013 may never be fixed for a huge number of phones still in use .\nveracode\u2019s wysopal said that \u201cit will be very interesting to see how google responds to this . they\u2019ll have to drive the patch quickly and in a manner that impacts every affected device at the same time . waiting for handset manufacturers or carriers to issue a patch would be problematic since it could take a month or more before each party issues a patch .\n\u201cthis would leave a big window for an attacker to reverse engineer the first patch issued by whichever party to create an exploit that would impact any device . we\u2019re likely to see google force down a tool that addresses the vulnerability for everyone . \u201d\nin a statement , google said : \u201cthis vulnerability was identified in a laboratory setting on older android devices , and as far as we know , no one has been affected . as soon as we were made aware of the vulnerability we took immediate action and sent a fix to our partners to protect users .\n\u201cas part of a regularly scheduled security update , we plan to push further safeguards to nexus devices starting next week . and , we\u2019ll be releasing it in open source when the details are made public by the researcher at blackhat . \u201d\ngoogle rewarded drake $ 1 , 337 for reporting the patches \u2013 although if he\u2019d waited a couple of months , until the company launched its official bug bounty programme , he could have earned ten times that .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nlet\u2019s say you\u2019re at the airport , checking your email on your iphone over the wifi . well , you\u2019ve already made your first mistake . you\u2019ve trusted the airport network to be secure enough to protect you from hacker attacks .\nthe company also has a tool for it administrators to monitor all those devices registered to the network . the company now has a super secret project in the works to turn the tables on the hackers . to do that , they are going to hire more hackers , which obviously makes sense . that should not be too difficult , considering kevin mitnick , one of the most famous hackers in the world , sits on the company\u2019s board of advisors .\nfor example , frank and veronica know and trust each other . but their network has gotten hacked and this dude , lester , has put himself in the middle , pretending to be veronica . frank is so happy to check out the link from veronica , and that\u2019s all it takes . lester has succeeded in taking over the conversation and gaining access to veronica\u2019s network of taco truck apps \u2014 or whatever the info she has that lester now seeks to exploit . lester has convinced frank to give access to his network as well by sending him a link that he knows frank will be enticed to open .\nit\u2019s no surprise then that avraham would boast that this new top - secret project will be able to stop attacks such as stuxnet , the computer worm designed to attack nuclear operations .\nmobile \u2014 the next frontier \u2014 is a gold mine for the security pros . angel list has 108 companies listed that specialize in\nsix critical vulnerabilities have left 95 per cent of google android phones open to an attack delivered by a simple multimedia text , a mobile security expert warned today . in some cases , where phones parse the attack code prior to the message being opened , the exploits are silent and the user would have little chance of defending their data . the vulnerabilities are said to be the worst android flaws ever uncovered .\ndepending on the mms application in use , the victim might never know they had even received a message . drake found that when the exploit code was opened in google hangouts it would\ntrigger immediately before you even look at your phone . . . before you even get the notification\n. it would be possible to delete the message before the user had been alerted too , making attacks completely silent , he added ."]}
{"id": 53892, "summary": [{"text": "fan control is the management of the rotational speed of an electric fan .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "in computers , various types of computer fans are used to provide adequate cooling , and different fan control mechanisms balance their cooling capacities and noise they generate . ", "topic": 17}], "title": "computer fan control", "paragraphs": ["the present disclosure relates to computer cooling , and particularly to a computer fan control system .\n22 . the computer of claim 20 , wherein the control circuit comprises a tl594 control chip .\n22 . the computer of claim 20 , wherein the control circuit comprises a tl594 control chip .\nfig . 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a computer fan control system .\nfig . 1 is block diagram of an embodiment of a computer that includes a fan control system .\n9 . the computer system of claim 8 , wherein said fan of said computer system operates at full speed when startup .\n2 . the fan control system of claim 1 , wherein said fan of said computer system operates at full speed when startup .\na system of computer fan control reduces vibration values and prominence ratios of a number of computer fans . a control chip outputs a phase setting control instruction to a pwm chip . the pwm chip outputs a number of out - of - phase pwm signals to rotate the number of computer fans according to the phase setting control instruction .\nthe present invention relates to a fan control system and method for a computer system available at the different altitudes .\na fan control system for a computer system at the different altitudes is provided . the fan control system includes a current detector and a controller . the current sensing circuit detects a current of a fan at full speed . the controller outputs a control signal for controlling the fan within the computer system according to the fan current .\nfan control on a 2 - fan macbook pro running os x 10 . 7\n11 . the computer system of claim 8 , wherein said control signal is a pwm signal .\n4 . the fan control system of claim 1 , wherein said control signal is a pwm signal .\nfan control is installed as a preference pane and , optionally , bitbar is installed in the applications folder . open the fan control preference pane ( in system preferences ) to adjust your fan control settings .\nfor the computer fans , what are some of its component values like it ' s resistor , inductance , how many poles ? what values would a standard speed control computer fan have ? thanks .\nchassis fan headers control in dc mode only - and that will control 4 pin fans but not in pwm mode .\n12 . the system of claim 10 , wherein the control chip is a tl594 control chip .\n17 . the system of claim 15 , wherein the control circuit comprises a tl594 control chip .\n12 . the system of claim 10 , wherein the control chip is a tl594 control chip .\n17 . the system of claim 15 , wherein the control circuit comprises a tl594 control chip .\ncontrol 5 sets of fan / temp , upto 25w per fan channel , usb3 . 0 ports , turn fan off completely\na ) asus ' fan control software functions differently than bios control . on my build , asus ' software reports a minimum fan speed of 21 %\n5 . the fan control system of claim 4 , wherein said control stores a fan table , which comprises a duty cycle in pwm signal outputting to the fan at different ambient temperatures for a computer system operating normally at the specified highest altitude .\n14 . the computer system of claim 11 , wherein said control stores a fan table , which comprises a duty cycle in pwm signal outputting to the fan at different ambient temperatures for a computer system operating normally at the specified highest altitude .\nin yet another aspect , a fan control method for a computer system which comprises a fan for providing airflow to a target device is provided . the method detects a current of the fan at full speed , and generates a control signal for controlling the fan according to the current of the fan .\n21 . the computer of claim 20 , wherein the control circuit is configured to compare the temperature feedback signal and the fan command signal to a ramp signal generated an oscillator of the control chip .\n21 . the computer of claim 20 , wherein the control circuit is configured to compare the temperature feedback signal and the fan command signal to a ramp signal generated an oscillator of the control chip .\na pulse width modulation ( pwm ) chip connected to the plurality of computer fans and the control chip , outputting a plurality of out - of - phase pwm signals to rotate the plurality of computer fans according to the phase setting control instruction .\ncontrol means for receiving the temperature feedback signal and the fan command signal and for generating a pulse width modulation control signal for a fan that cools the computer component , the control means being configured to set a duty cycle of the pulse width modulation control signal relative whichever of the temperature feedback signal and the fan command signal that corresponds to a larger duty cycle .\nwhen adjusting fan speeds , fan control asks the operating system to run the fan ( s ) at certain speed ( s ) .\ntekit computer case cooler - 3 . 5\npc front panel 4 channel aluminium brushed fan speed controller\n23 . the computer of claim 20 , wherein the control system further comprises a scaling circuit that scales the temperature feedback signal .\n23 . the computer of claim 20 , wherein the control system further comprises a scaling circuit that scales the temperature feedback signal .\ncomputers are complex pieces of technology with many small components that need to run smoothly . computer fans are an essential part of any computer , as they help keep cool air flowing over your components . if your computer is overheating , or you need to replace an existing fan , installing a new fan can help lower temperatures and even make your computer quieter .\n7 . the system of claim 1 , wherein the pulse width modulation control circuit comprises a tl594 control chip .\n7 . the system of claim 1 , wherein the pulse width modulation control circuit comprises a tl594 control chip .\nthe control chip 20 stores a setup program to output a phase setting control instruction to the pwm chip 30 .\nsets fan speed to a fixed value . users can reduce noise levels to near 0db with highly specific fan speed control . it reacts to system loads for greater control .\na controller for generating a control signal for controlling said fan according to said current .\nopen up the computer\u2019s case , turn it on , and look around with a flashlight ( but try not to touch anything while the computer is on ) .\n550w variable fan speed controller . one control switch for 3 settings : variable speed , off , high , med , low . built - in grounded control outlet . perfect to control speed for high velocity inline fan and . . .\nis there a program that allows me to control the speed of my toshiba laptops fan .\nin one aspect , a fan control system and method is provided for a computer system to operate normally without a pressure sensor at the different altitudes so as to remove extra cost and achieve the effect of energy saving at the same time . another aspect provides a fan control system and method to reduce the noise by the fan when the computer system is used at lower altitudes .\n13 . the computer system of claim 12 , further comprising a baseboard management controller ( bmc ) , wherein said controller of said fan control system is integrated in said bmc .\na voltage detecting unit connected to the voltage regulation control unit for providing a reference voltage to the voltage regulation control unit .\nin another aspect , a computer system is provided with a target device , a fan for providing airflow to the target device , and a fan control system for controlling the fan . the fan control system further comprises a current detector and a controller , in which the current detector is configured for detecting a current of the fan at full speed , and the controller generates a control signal for controlling the fan at least according to the current of the fan . the fan may be a fan controlled by a pwm ( pulse - width modulation ) signal .\nfig . 1 shows a computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention .\n18 . the method of claim 17 , wherein said fan of said computer system operates at full speed when startup .\n6 . the fan control system of claim 5 , wherein said control stores a pressure rating adjusting table , which comprises a minimum multiplication rating for said duty cycle in pwm signal outputting to the fan so that said computer system operates normally at the altitude corresponding to said current .\necgr 6143 . power system control . ( 3 ) prerequisites : ecgr 4142 and 4111 or their equivalents . computer functions for automatic control of power systems . automatic generation control , regulation of frequency and tie - line power interchanges . automatic voltage regulation , excitation system model . power system dynamics . computer control centers . credit will not be given for ecgr 6143 where credit has been given for ecgr 8143 . ( on demand )\n15 . the computer system of claim 14 , wherein said control stores a pressure rating adjusting table , which comprises a minimum multiplication rating for said duty cycle in pwm signal outputting to the fan so that said computer system operates normally at the altitude corresponding to said current .\nnot the answer you ' re looking for ? browse other questions tagged computer - building fan or ask your own question .\nwherein the temperature feedback signal establishes a minimum fan speed and the fan command signal can override the temperature feedback signal to provide additional cooling to a computer system even though such additional cooling is not required by the computer component whose temperature is measured .\nthe fan - speed control is only done through varrying the voltage to the fan . you wont be able to directly control the speed in software , but can still do it with external inline fan speed reducers or front panels .\nhow you control your fans depends a lot on your computer , your fans , and how everything is put together , so let\u2019s start with some basics .\na good set of fans can keep your computer from overheating , but they can also make your computer sound like a wind tunnel . here\u2019s how to control your pc\u2019s fans for superior cooling when it\u2019s working hard , and silence when it isn\u2019t .\n12 . the computer system of claim 11 , wherein said target device is a cpu .\nreferring now to the figures , in which like numerals designate corresponding parts , fig . 1 provides a block diagram of a computer 100 that comprises a control system 102 that is used to control the speed of a fan 104 that is provided within the computer . the fan 104 is specifically provided to cool a particular component of the computer 100 . by way of example , the component to be cooled comprises a power supply ( not shown ) of the computer 100 . the fan 104 is a pwm controlled fan that comprises its own integrated circuit that controls the fan speed relative to a pwm input signal provided by the control system 102 . by way of example , the fan 104 comprises a model 3110rl - 04w - s86 from the mineba matsushita motor company .\nthe ' upper temp threshold ' setting defines the temperature by which fan control will be requesting the maximum fan speed ( s ) .\nfigure 4 . boost circuit for driving a 12 - v fan , using the output from the linear fan - control adm1028\u2019s dac .\n24 . the computer of claim 20 , wherein the control system further comprises a command signal circuit that converts the fan command signal from a pulse width modulation signal into a dc voltage signal .\n24 . the computer of claim 20 , wherein the control system further comprises a command signal circuit that converts the fan command signal from a pulse width modulation signal into a dc voltage signal .\nasus rampage iv black fan control via software options ? fanxpert not registering all fans . picture inside .\nfig . 2 is an exploded , isometric view of a computer fan of fig . 1 , in accordance with an embodiment .\ntouch control 5 sets of fan / temp . up to 25w per fan channel , usb3 . 0 , audio / mic , lcd display\n16 . the computer system of claim 15 , wherein said control obtains an actual duty cycle in pwm signal at said ambient temperature outputting to said fan by multiplying said duty cycle in pwm signal by said pressure rating adjusting factor corresponding to the altitude of the position where said computer system operates .\ndischarge any remaining power in your computer . hold the power button for at least ten seconds .\ncontinue to ground yourself while working on the computer to release any charge that has built up .\nunderstand how efficient air cooling works . the fans on your computer don ' t just blow air on your components . this is not the most efficient way to cool your computer . instead , fans should move air through the computer , passing fresh air over your components . [ 1 ]\n35 . the system of claim 10 , wherein the particular computer component is a power supply .\n36 . the system of claim 15 , wherein the particular computer component is a power supply .\n38 . the system of claim 25 , wherein the particular computer component is a power supply .\nthe fan8025pwm 80mm pwm case fan adds an efficient air cooling solution to computer cases or other enclosures , to keep components running optimally .\nfigure 3 . a simple analog realization of a current controlled fan control . c1 smoothes the fan response and filters short - term current spikes .\nin one embodiment , a control circuit is used to produce a pwm signal that is provided to the pwm controlled fan . the control circuit generates the pwm signal relative to multiple inputs that it receives from components within the computer in which the fan resides . more particularly , the control circuit receives a feedback signal from a temperature - sensing device associated with the component to be cooled , and a command signal from the computer system ( e . g . , the system motherboard ) .\nfor example , in my computer\u2019s bios , i can only automatically control fans based on the cpu temperature . if you want to control your fans based on other values , like your hard drive temperatures , you\u2019ll want to take a look at the next section in this article , \u201cget more advanced control with speedfan\u201d .\na fan voltage regulation control device includes a voltage regulation control unit for providing the power to a heat - dispersing fan , wherein the voltage regulation control unit is connected to a temperature detecting element and a voltage detecting unit . the temperature detecting element may influence the output power from the control unit to the fan , and through the voltage detecting unit , an input current to the fan can be maintained for providing overload and overheated protections .\nreferring to figs . 1 and 2 , an exemplary embodiment of a system 6 for controlling a plurality of computer fans 10 is shown . the system 6 includes a control chip 20 and a pulse width modulation ( pwm ) chip 30 . the pwm chip 30 is connected to the plurality of computer fans 10 and to the control chip 20 . the control chip 20 may be a microcontroller or other kind of chip .\n37 . the system of claim 20 , wherein the component is a power supply of the computer .\ni used a site ( i can ' t find it now ) that was about computer fan control using a 555 , and i changed a few things to move it over to a simple 3v dc motor .\nso yeah , it looks like to control cpu fan , you just have to change those settings to manual .\n5 . the control device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein when the stable output voltage exceeds the loading of the fan , the voltage regulation control unit sends out a protection signal .\n16 . the system of claim 15 , wherein the control means comprises a control circuit that is configured to generate the pulse width modulation signal by comparing each of the temperature feedback signal and the fan command signal with a ramp signal generated by the control circuit .\n16 . the system of claim 15 , wherein the control means comprises a control circuit that is configured to generate the pulse width modulation signal by comparing each of the temperature feedback signal and the fan command signal with a ramp signal generated by the control circuit .\nthe fans in your computer can get power in one of two ways : from the motherboard , or directly from your computer\u2019s power supply . if they\u2019re connected to the power supply ( usually through a molex connector ) , there\u2019s no way to control them through software\u2014you\u2019d have to hook them up to a hardware fan controller .\nfan control will automatically adjust the speed of the fan ( s ) in your mac , based upon the temperature of critical components within your system . the objective is to help extend the life of components within your mac while also helping to minimize the noise generated by your system ' s fans . fan control has various settings which allow you to configure how fan control operates .\nthe present invention is related to a fan voltage regulation control device , and more particularly to a fan voltage regulation control device which adopts a voltage detecting unit for maintaining an input current constant and also providing overload and overheated protections .\ncpu / case multi - fan speed controller front panel for 3 . 5\npc drive bay w / 4 channel pc computer cooling controller temperature\nthe ' lower temp threshold ' setting defines the lowest temperature at which fan control may start requesting increased fan speed ( s ) to help reduce temperatures .\nwhen noise is an issue and as long as the motherboard has control over the headers i setup every system i build like this , although i normally let the bios handle the fan control .\nan article has been added to describe the long awaited new advanced fan control method . you can find it here .\nfan control 1 . 3 . 0 \u2014 initial release of 1 . 3 version ( 2016 - 11 - 29 )\nso perhaps some makers of fans or pc software for fan control already did this - i don ' t know .\nfig . 1 shows a schematic view of structures of a fan speed control system , according to the present invention .\nfig . 1a shows a schematic view of steps of a fan speed control system , according to the present invention .\nfig . 2 is a block diagram of an example embodiment of the fan control system shown in fig . 1 .\n11 . the system of claim 10 , wherein the control chip is configured to compare the temperature feedback signal and the fan command signal to a ramp signal generated an oscillator of the control chip .\n5 . 25 inch fan speed controller 12v 4 - channel fan speed controller drive bit cpu fan speed controller , 4 channel 30w temperature fan speed controller 5 . 25\ncpu cooler fan controller brushed alum\nthe open hardware monitor is a free open source software that monitors temperature sensors , fan speeds , voltages , load and clock speeds of a computer .\n' fan speeds : max . ' shows the maximum fan speed allowed for the fan , as reported by the operating system\nfigure 1a shows a fan control scheme based on temperature that requires a rise in temperature to act . the thermometer has to go up to turn the fan on and make it go faster . this is not a maximum cooling scenario . figure 1b shows a fan control scheme in which fan speed is controlled by sensing supply current . this makes fan control proportional to the thermal load , eliminating time lags and insuring the lowest possible system temperatures .\nif you are using a laptop or other off - the - shelf computer ( like a dell ) , chances are your computer automatically controls its fans to some extent already . if your computer is getting hotter than you\u2019d like , or your fans are louder than you\u2019d like , you should do a couple of other things first :\nthere are two main sizes for computer fans : 80 mm and 120 mm . your computer may support other sizes , including 60 mm or 140 mm . if you ' re unsure , remove one of the fans that is currently installed and take it to your local computer retailer and ask about its size or measure it yourself .\n6 . the control device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the stable output voltage of the voltage regulation control unit is determined by the rotation speed parameter .\n34 . the system of claim 1 , wherein the particular component is a power supply of the computer system .\na fan controller monitors temperature , fan speed , and can be used to manually change fan speed or program fan speed . without a fan controller , speed is automatically controlled by the motherboard , according to temperature .\nthis has brought about a wide choice of thermally based fan control ic\u2019s . using temperature to control a fan in fact conflicts with the ideal of keeping systems as cool as possible . thermal fan control requires a temperature rise to enable the fan as depicted in figure 1a . proportional controllers make fan speed proportional to temperature , which is even more inappropriate , since it requires even higher temperatures to enable higher fan speeds . such control strategy is more appropriate in a system where it is desired to stabilize a system at an elevated temperature , rather than to cool it as much as possible .\na control chip that is configured to receive multiple dc voltage signals and output a pulse width modulation control signal to the fan , the chip having a plurality of pins including a feedback pin and a dead time control pin , the feedback pin receiving the temperature feedback signal output from the thermistor and the dead time control pin receiving a separate fan command signal output from a motherboard of a computer in which the component and fan are provided , the control chip further being configured to generate a pulse width modulation signal that is sent to the fan , the pulse width modulation signal being generated by comparing the temperature feedback signal and the fan command signal and setting the duty cycle of the pulse width modulation signal to correspond to the larger of the temperature feedback signal and the fan command signal .\nwith such control , the fan 104 is operated to at least adequately cool the component with which the fan is associated ( e . g . , power supply ) and , optionally , to run faster to increase the net airflow within the computer enclosure . the fan speed can be monitored during operation using a tachometer signal ( tac ) output from the fan 104 .\nthe fan 110 is preferably a fan using the duty cycle in pwm signal for control , such as the freezer\u00ae fan provided by arctic cooling corporation . however , in one embodiment , the fan 110 may also be an ordinary direct current ( dc ) fan . accordingly , the invention should not be limited to the structure of the fan .\nfrom the \u201ctemperatures\u201d tab , click on the plus sign next to a sensor to see all the fans it can control . check the fans you want it to control . in my case , i want \u201ccore 5\u201d ( my hottest cpu sensor ) to control my cpu fan\u2014so i\u2019ll check that .\nfour - pin fan connections allow your computer to change the fan\u2019s speed on - the - fly . usually , a system will lower speed to reduce noise and increase speed when more cooling is needed .\ni ' m using an asus board and it says in the manual that the cha _ fan supports q - fan 2 ( a feature of asus boards to control the fans ) . if the cha _ fan is only 3 - pin ( 3rd pin being a rotation signal ) , how did it manage to control the fan speed ?\nfig . 2 shows a temperature curve of a chip of the present invention using 6 pins to control operation of a fan .\nfig . 5 shows a temperature curve of a chip of the present invention using 5 pins to control operation of a fan .\nthe best fan control software available today comes with the motherboard . . . and it works . which mobo do you have ?\nthat fan like others have said includes its own ic / hall sensors built into the fan . you can only vary the input voltage ( from like 7v to 12v ) to control its speed . your controller cannot control these . not to mention that the fans that are controllable use pwm inputs not an analog voltage input for speed control .\n30 . the system of claim 10 , wherein the resistive thermistor is provided on or within the particular computer component .\n4 . the low - pin count fan speed control system according to claim 2 , wherein the activation unit and the drive unit are further a linear control unit or a pwm ( pulse width modulation ) unit .\n7 . the low - pin count fan speed control method according to claim 5 , wherein the activation unit and the drive unit are further a linear control unit or a pwm ( pulse width modulation ) unit .\n11 . the system of claim 10 , wherein the pulse width modulation control circuit is configured to compare the temperature feedback signal and the fan command signal to a ramp signal generated an oscillator of the control chip .\nif your fan has four wires , you don\u2019t need to do what we will teach in this tutorial , as your fan already has a speed control circuit . just go to the motherboard setup and look for an option to enable this feature ( \u201ccpu smart fan control\u201d and setting mode to \u201cauto\u201d in figure 4 ) . this will reduce the cpu fan speed automatically when your computer is idle or when you are not using a \u201cheavy\u201d application such as a game .\n4 - pin pwm header can automatically control the speed of your fans and pumps .\n4 . the control device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein when the input power exceeds the power source , the voltage regulation control unit sends out a protection signal .\n6 . the system of claim 1 , wherein the control chip is a microcontroller .\nwhile the above methods are great for automatic fan control , they aren ' t always available on every motherboard\u2014and they ' ll usually only control one or two fans in your rig . if you want control over everything , you can install an inexpensive fan controller like one of these from newegg . it fits in one of your computer ' s drive bays , and gives you a number of knobs that let you manually control the speed of each of your fans . it won ' t monitor temperatures for you , so you ' ll have to keep an eye on them with something like realtemp or rainmeter \u2014but it will give you full control over every fan in your machine .\n5 . the system of claim 1 , wherein the pulse width modulation control circuit is configured to compare the temperature feedback signal and the fan command signal to a ramp signal generated by the pulse width modulation control circuit .\n5 . the system of claim 1 , wherein the pulse width modulation control circuit is configured to compare the temperature feedback signal and the fan command signal to a ramp signal generated by the pulse width modulation control circuit .\nbut , provided everything works properly , you\u2019re all done ! speedfan has even more options ( you can even create your own response curves with \u201cadvanced fan control\u201d in the \u201cfan control\u201d tab ) , but this basic setup should be more than enough for most people . a little configuration is all it takes to keep your computer cool when it\u2019s working hard , and quiet when it isn\u2019t .\ncurrently i have over 50pcs 2 wire fan which is 48v fan . how can i modify 2 pin wire fan to 4 pin wire fan ? can external simple circuit be made ?\nnext , attach the fan to an unused fan header . the headers are keyed to ensure a proper connection . four - pin headers will work with 3 - pin fans , but you won\u2019t have control over fan speeds .\nmonitor your computer ' s temperature . it ' s all well and good if your fans are spinning properly , but the end goal is to cool the computer ' s components . download a temperature monitoring program ( speedfan takes care of this as well ) . if your computer is still overheating , you may need to reconfigure your fan locations and directions , or consider more extreme cooling solutions . [ 2 ]\nfirst of all , if the fan is connected to a motherboard , then the tach signal will inform the computer with the speed of the fan . that is the original reason of existing of the tach wire .\npwm control : the prevalent method currently used for controlling fan speed in pcs is low - frequency pwm control . in this approach , the voltage applied to the fan is always either zero or full - scale\u2014avoiding the problems experienced in linear control at lower voltages . figure 5 shows a typical drive circuit used with pwm output from the adt7460 thermal voltage controller .\nthe original version of fan control was created by lobotomo in about 2008 and it ' s still be best design of any of the fan - controlling software ! this version of fan control updates and enhances the lobotomo work . this software was built using 10 . 8 sdk and was tested on the following macs :\nalso notice that during this tutorial , our examples will use a cpu fan , but everything we say is valid for any kind of fan located inside the pc : video card fan , chipset fan , case fan , etc .\nthinking on connecting just the pwm control cable of the 3rd fan to the 2nd fan , controlling those fans with one controller but still monitoring the fans independently . is this possible ?\nscans each fan ' s characteristics through the exclusive automatic fan speed detection , giving custom speed settings of each fan with a single click .\n2 . the system of claim 1 , wherein each computer fan comprises four magnetism generating members , and each magnetism generating member comprises a supporting member and an induction coil wound around a part of the supporting member spaced from one another , wherein when current passes through the magnetism generating members , the magnetism generating members produce a magnetic field which repels a magnetic field in the fan to rotate the computer fan , and the magnetism generating members of the plurality of computer fans are not aligned with each other during rotation .\nfront - install a fan on the front of your computer that sucks air in ( intake ) . you may want to install a second front fan in the hard drive bay ( if the case supports it ) .\n20 . the method of claim 17 , wherein said control signal is a pwm signal .\nalex , you need to connect the control wire to the positive through a 1k resistor .\nfrom my research there are two ways to control fan speeds , one is to reduce the voltage using either a potentiometer , resistors , or rheostat . the second is to use pwm to control the frequency sent to the fans .\nalright , now that we\u2019ve organized all our sensors and fans and given them proper names , it\u2019s time to set up automatic fan control .\nfig . 4 shows a flow diagram of a fan speed control system with a 5 - pin chip , according to the present invention .\n. can ' t say much on the video card fan though , that ' s odd . were you using speedfan to control it ?\nif , however , you are not satisfied with the pwm control provided by your computer , you can remove the fourth pin ( see how in figures 6 and 7 ) and execute the procedures described in this tutorial .\nfinally , if you want to have both failure alarm ( or digital readout of speed ) and you want also speed control on the fan , then you need 4 - wire fan .\n33 . the system of claim 25 , wherein the temperature - sensing device is provided on or within the particular computer component .\nwhats the best software to control cpu fan speed ? speedfan does not work for cpu fans , i think it has to be plugged into the mobo case fan plug to mess with it .\ni want some suggestions on fan control software that reacts to different temperatures on its own . i know about speed fan and the software that came with the motherboard and neither of them work .\nrear - the power supply on the back of your computer has one fan that pushes air out the back ( exhaust ) . set up another fan or two on the rear of the case configured to exhaust air as well .\nsee attached docs for two ways to control a voltage to drive a high current device like a fan , with a low current dc voltage .\nto further illustrate the benefit of fan control by current measurement , compare the graphs of figure 2 . using the example of a computer cpu . the graph shows the power supply current and depicts cpu temperature behavior with a thermally controlled fan and a current controlled fan . the current controlled fan reacts immediately to the thermal load where the thermally controlled fan must wait until temperature rises . the current controlled fan will always run at full speed if full current is being drawn regardless of temperature , insuring the lowest possible operating temperature .\n3 . the control device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the voltage regulation control unit is connected between the input power source and the heat - dispersing fan with a first protecting switch and a second protecting switch respectively mounted at two ends thereof , and , the voltage regulation control unit sends out protection signals for opening the switches .\nfor about a week i have new hp z420 workstation . this otherwise beatiful computer is fitted with the pwm fans which are whatever but not quiet . of course , when you plug - off them the bios starts protest . furthermore when you disconnect the pwm fan built in psu the computer stops working at all .\nfigure 1 . tachometer - output waveform in 3 - wire fans\u2014ideal , and under pwm control .\nefficient good acoustics , almost as good as linear . inexpensive external circuit wide speed - control range\nfig . 3 is a functional block diagram of a control chip shown in fig . 2 .\nso , i my friend is looking to buy some case fans , but cannot afford a fan controller . my question is : is there any software that he can use to control the fan speed from there instead of buying a fan controller ?\non / off control : the next simplest method of fan control is thermostatic , or on / off control . this method is also very easy to implement . the fan is switched on only when cooling is needed , and it is switched off for the remainder of the time . the user needs to set the conditions under which cooling is needed\u2014typically when the temperature exceeds a preset threshold .\nblue = montherboard controls fan speed . ( disconnecting blue wire fan will start run on full speed )\nyou will need to remove the side panel of your computer opposite of the motherboard in order to access the inside . remove any screws securing the side panel to the rest of your computer ' s case and pry it off . some cases have side panels that swing .\nfig . 5 is a contrast histogram diagram showing a prominence ratio generated by the plurality of computer fans when receiving the in - phase pwm signals in comparison with a prominence ratio generated by the plurality of computer fans when receiving the out - of - phase pwm signals .\nfig . 6 is a contrast histogram diagram showing a vibration value generated by the plurality of computer fans when receiving the in - phase pwm signals in comparison with a vibration value generated by the plurality of computer fans when receiving the out - of - phase pwm signals .\nfig . 7 shows a temperature curve of another preferred embodiment of the present invention using a 4 - pin chip to control operation of a fan .\nmanaged to get speedfan fan speed control working on my gigabyte ga - z68x - ud3p - b3 board for the 2 x 4 - pin fan headers i have . they are happy controlling my fans .\ni have an old 2 wire case fan . can i replace it with a 3 wire fan if i cut the third wire going to the fan ?\n@ shinrai : the board is an asus p5k - se . i have 1 cpu _ fan , 1 pwr _ fan and 1 cha _ fan .\nthe 3 - pin connector provides power to the fan , and optionally ( if the fan supports it ) , monitoring of the speed of the fan .\nfig . 2 shows a flow diagram for a fan control method of the present invention , which describes the present invention in connection with fig . 1 .\nhow about using a small rc servo motor to move some louvers in front of a normal fan ? this would give you complete control over the airflow .\nthe disclosed fan control systems and methods can be better understood with reference to the following drawings . the components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale .\nmany motherboards have fan control built - in to the bios settings these days , though they don ' t always give you as much control as something like speedfan does . but , if your computer isn ' t supported by speedfan , this is a good plan b . open up your motherboard ' s bios settings ( usually by holding a key like delete when you boot your computer ) , and search for the fan settings . they ' re called all sorts of different things ( for example , asus has\nq - fan control\n, while gigabyte has\nsmart fan control\n) , but generally you should be able to find it under one of the bios menus . enable this feature , and tweak any settings it gives you to your liking . some machines may only let you set it to conservative or liberal mode , while others will let you individually set temperature thresholds like speedfan .\nthe following will further describe how the controller 116 can determine the actual duty cycle outputting to the fan 110 at the different altitudes and at the different temperatures , so that the computer system can still operate normally and achieve the effect of energy saving . first , a nominal state is defined . in the conventional technique , if a computer system to operate normally at any altitudes is required , the fan speed of the computer system operating normally will be generally designed for a highest altitude specified by a system specification , such as 7000 ft from the sea level or much higher . in this embodiment , the nominal state is the one having the minimum duty cycle in pwm signal outputting to the fan at different ambient temperatures for a computer system operating normally at the specified highest altitude . at this time , a fan table as table 1 may be created for a computer system by experiment at different ambient temperatures according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention . as shown in table 1 , each row shows a minimum duty cycle in pwm signal outputting to the fan for the computer system operating normally at each ambient temperature .\nto install a case fan , hold the fan in place with one hand . with the other hand , tighten secure the fan in place with four screws .\nmolex fan connectors are older and don\u2019t offer any controls for the fan , but they\u2019re easy to connect .\nconversion of a mac mini to accept dc power is not new , and pairing the computer with a high quality external linear power supply is one of the best upgrades you can perform on this popular computer . so why choose the uptone mmk ? because it includes the world ' s first and only linear fan controller circuit for macintosh computers .\n31 . the system of claim 15 , wherein the means for outputting a temperature feedback signal is provided on or within the particular computer component .\nyou can repeat this process with your other fans . in my case , my cpu fan is the only 4 - pin fan in my computer , and my motherboard doesn\u2019t support voltage control for my 3 - pin fans . so i\u2019m basically done . but i\u2019m going to rename the other fans anyway , and remove sensors that aren\u2019t attached to a fan\u2014just so i can keep track of which ones are which .\nas shown in fig . 3 , as operating , the input power source 10 can be a dc power source , the voltage regulation control unit 30 can tolerate a voltage fluctuation of the dc power source so as to maintain a stable output voltage to the fan 40 , the voltage detecting unit 60 is connected to the voltage regulation control unit 30 and the voltage output terminal thereof for detecting the output voltage , and the temperature detecting element 50 is connected to the voltage regulation control unit 30 for obtaining the environmental temperature coefficient and outputting thereof to the voltage regulation control unit 30 so as to control the rotation of the fan 40 .\ni use stand - alone 3 - wired fans for ventilation of a room . how could i connect the third wire to control the speed of the fan ?\nthe present invention relates to low - pin count fan speed control and more particularly to a low - pin count fan speed control system and a method thereof , wherein fewest pins ( 4 , 5 or 6 pins ) are used on a chip to achieve same functions of an existing solution with 8 pins or more .\nif the fan isn ' t designed for pwm control , you can always make a simple low pass filter to turn the pwm into a pseudo analoge output .\nare you quoting the bios capabilities or are you quoting fanxpert software capabilities ? have you installed fanxpert ( part of aisuite ) ? some notes about fan control .\necgr 6184 . computer system engineering . ( 3 ) topics include data formats , register transfer operations , computer organization , microprogram control and alu design . arithmetic algorithms , i / o organization and memory organization are also covered . specific emphasis is placed throughout on tradeoffs between hardware and software . credit will not be given for ecgr 6184 where credit has been given for ecgr 8184 . ( on demand )\ngot it ? alright , with that , let\u2019s talk about the different ways you can control those fans .\nnone of these solutions is absolutely perfect , but hopefully with a bit of tinkering you can get more control over how fast ( and loud ) your fans run . got any of your own tips for fan control in your machine ? let us know in the comments .\ncontrol the fan speeds of your cpu / gpu and chassis fans based on varying temperature readings from your system . speedfan home page urltoken speedfan is freeware . speedfan monitors voltages , fan speeds , and temperatures . speedfan can dynamically adjust fan speeds based on changing computer temperatures . speedfan runs on windows 9x , me , nt , 2000 , 2003 , xp , vista , and 7 . speedfan also has 64 - bit support .\nbasically i ' m looking for any comparable fan to replace the existing sunon kde2406ptb3 dc24v 1 . 4w fan .\nfan control uses the highest of the shown cpu / gpu - related temperatures , represented by the vertical line on the graph , to compute the requested the fan speed ( s ) according to the user ' s slider / preference settings . fan - speed requests are designed to keep each fan ' s ' wanted ' fan speed within 25 rpm of the sloped line on the graph .\nif your computer ' s running a little loud for your tastes , it ' s probably because your fans are running at full speed\u2014even if they don ' t need to be . here are a few ways to manage your fan ' s speed so they ' re keeping your computer cool when they ' re necessary and silent when they ' re not .\nadded support for fan control on ite 87xx chips and a mainboard specific configuration for the gigabyte ga 970a ud3 ( both based on a patch from eric hokanson ) .\ngah . . . ive been trying to get speedfan to control my cpu fan for days . . . finally coming to the realization that it wont alter cpu fans\nah , most unfortunate but not unexpected . i was rather hoping that the 3 - pin headers could offer control for the 230mm fan i have on the way .\nthen do the mod and connect both modded as well as normal molex tot he double trow switch . then you can switch between the two voltages and use that as a speed control feature . why not just install a fan speed control ? urltoken ( many others at newegg )\necgr 5411 . control systems theory i . ( 3 ) prerequisite : ecgr 3111 or equivalent . transfer functions , block diagrams and signal flow graphs . feedback control system characteristics . the performance and stability of feedback systems using root locus and frequency response methods . time domain analysis of control systems . the design and compensation of control systems . credit will not be given for ecgr 5411 where credit has been given for ecgr 4111 . ( fall )"]}
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service for optimized bandwidth use . paid subscription required for cloud simulcasting .\nall live and on - demand videos can be viewed via browsers or the livestream app on mobile and tablet devices .\nthe livestream broadcasters allow you to stream your events from any hdmi camera and location directly to viewers across the globe .\nif you want to check out the show , we have embedded the livestream widget below ( while the show lasts ) .\nlivestream ' s customer care team manages email tickets through our help center and phone support is available seven days a week .\nlivestream will help you configure your account , conduct test streaming and get you comfortable with our platform so you\u2019re ready to go live .\nsometimes the latency is horrible but i don ' t think that ' s a livestream issue and probably more like a signal routing delay .\nlivestream made it through the last decade with the support of our amazing customers . here\u2019s what they have to say about the power of live video .\nlivestream also offers wireless hd broadcasting in the form of a device combination called livepack , described as\na satellite television truck in a backpack .\nstudio software is free for all livestream and vimeo premium subscribers ( free trial available ) , or can be purchased unlocked for $ 799 ( windows only ) .\nnew year\u2019s eve celebration as a live stream from new york city , while the times square alliance embedded the livestream player on its own site for simultaneous viewing .\ni ' ve been using livestream for several years to watch the lex and terry morning radio show , along with some guitar oriented programming . livestream works fine most of the time . i like is the chat function , but that part has been pretty flakey lately . sometimes the chat doesn ' t load at all or it doesn ' t show everyone ' s chat comments . i ' ve made some really good friends on livestream but that ' s mostly because of the common interest in the lex & terry show . sometimes the latency is horrible but i don ' t think that ' s a livestream issue and probably more like a signal routing delay .\nlivestream has been used to stream content by gannett newspapers and by the world economic forum , and some local tv affiliates , usually for local news and storm watch .\noverall livestream is a great asset as we use it for our off campus community as well as to broadcast across campus when we fill one of our venues to capacity .\nlivestream was cofounded as mogulus in 2007 by max haot , dayananda nanjundappa , phil worthington , and mark kornfilt , and has offices in new york , los angeles and bangalore .\nfor wework , livestream has become part of our culture . we\u2019ve been doing it consistently and everything is always within budget . providing that connection with our global employees is totally worth it for us .\ntransform your computer into a professional live production control room with livestream studio . input multiple feeds , add graphics , master audio , and stream in one robust , easy - to - use package .\nof course . this is the # 1 reason customers choose livestream enterprise . our privacy suite is incredibly robust and offers features like password protection , geo - targeting and publishing options to name a few .\nwe have one livestream studio hd500 in fantastic condition available for purchase with a full 12 months warranty and support pack available . these are the actual machines we use for our live [ . . . ]\nso now livestream moves forward . having just launch its super simple procaster tool that allows for one - button streaming over video over the web , the first tool livestream will launch is broadcaster . it will offer the same one - click simplicity , but will do so completely over a web browser , without any software needing to be downloaded ( which you need for procaster \u2014 which is also more powerful ) .\nlivestream have announced a new feature of geo - blocking , allowing event owners to choose which regions can watch their livestreamed event . this will be great for businesses or sport events that [ . . . ]\nthe livestream will not only capture the main stage , but also backstage interviews , sharing the overall \u201cvibe\u201d of the festival . with over 16 cameras around the venue , viewers won\u2019t miss a moment of sumfest 2017 .\ndownload livestream\u2019s ios app to search , explore and stream your own content live . explore events from hundreds of thousands of broadcasters around the world . follow your friends and favorite accounts to get notified when they go live . broadcast live from your iphone or ipad to viewers watching on facebook , twitter , livestream or any other website . engage with viewers via the built - in chat . enjoy live events on your big screen with chromecast , roku or apple tv . supports live streaming from gopro hero\u00ae cameras via your iphone 4g connection . gopro and gopro hero are trademarks of gopro . gopro is not a sponsor of , or affiliated with , livestream .\napril\u2019s livestream had more than 232 million live views and 7 . 6 billion minutes of live watch time since february , second only to league of legends esports , which has been around since 2012 , youtube said monday .\nlivestream is helping support our marketing goals by essentially giving us a brand new medium to tell a deeper story . being able to broadcast a real event live and tell these stories is an amazing new weapon in our marketing arsenal .\ndownload livestream\u2019s android app to search , explore and stream your own content live . explore events from hundreds of thousands of broadcasters around the world . follow your friends and favorite accounts to get notified when they go live . broadcast live from your phone or tablet to viewers watching on facebook , twitter , livestream or any other website . engage with viewers via the built - in chat . enjoy live events on your big screen with chromecast , roku or apple tv .\ndistribute high - 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for your ipad . whether you are viewing a second screen experience from the comfort of your living room or broadcasting an event on the fly , livestream brings live events to your fingertips wherever , whenever . simply connect to any 3 / 4g networks or wifi to instantly join millions of users worldwide .\nso what was mogulus going for with that name ? well , as you can kind see in the now old logo , it was mogul - us , as in \u201canybody can become a media mogul , \u201d haot says . yeah , livestream is much , much better .\nhd livestream services - neposredni spletni prenosi v hd tehniki - @ vzivo _ si , vzivo @ vzivo . si , www . vzivo . si , urltoken ; v\u017eivo . si 2 , drugi kanal - > urltoken ; v\u017eivo . si 3 , tretji kanal - > urltoken\nyes . our focus at livestream is making the platform simple , easy to use and easy to budget . we offer a truly unlimited service so you can focus on growing your audience , growing your revenue and producing incredible events . none of our competitors offer one flat rate .\nthis service provides live streaming services for large - scale corporate and entertainment events . founded in 2007 as mogulus , livestream has broadcast several live corporate and music events . urltoken also offers options on a paid basis for individual broadcasters , and is now often used by professional journalists .\nsecure your content with advanced access controls such as password protection and geo - blocking . our enterprise content delivery network ( ecdn ) offers a secure and efficient way to reach massive audiences with minimal risk and latency . livestream guarantees 99 . 9 % uptime with support 365 days a year .\ngo live wirelessly and preview your stream via the free livestream app on ios and android or via any desktop browser in mac or pc . even without a mobile device , you can still be in control using the joystick , selector button , and headphone jack directly on the broadcaster pro .\ni can go from another organizations web link ( our saviour new york , which should by osny on livestream ) straight to their live event on the app . but , even though i have this organization marked as\nfollowing\nin this app when i try to find them they are not there ? in fact it doesn ' t show me following anyone ? very disappointing ! the other weird thing is i cannot find this organization when i do a search in the app . but like i said , if i go from their site i can go straight to the live events on livestream ?\nlive is such a huge driver in terms of acquiring new customers and subscribers . when we have a major event , 75 % of our subscribers sign up in the 90 days before the live event . accessing live is important to them . i could not imagine working with a better streaming partner than livestream .\nwhen mogulus launched in 2007 , few people understood its name . most people still don\u2019t because , quite frankly , it doesn\u2019t make a lot of sense . or i should say , didn\u2019t make a lot of sense \u2014 because beginning today , the service has been completely rebranded as something much more obvious : livestream .\nthe rise of live - streamed concerts is upon us , thanks to the advent of tools like livestream , ustream , and google + hangouts on air that make video production easier for event planners and more accessible for viewers . and there ' s even irocke , the ultimate guide for discovering and watching live - streamed concerts .\ni like is the chat function , but that part has been pretty flakey lately . sometimes the chat doesn ' t load at all or it doesn ' t show everyone ' s chat comments . i ' ve made some really good friends on livestream but that ' s mostly because of the common interest in the lex & terry show .\nlivestream - - which says that its technology allows\nanybody on the internet who can connect a video camera to a computer\nto instantly stream live video worldwide 24 / 7 via their own urltoken channels , or to video players embedded on their own web sites or social - 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light - weight mobile - friendly design , along with its easy - to - use functionality and reliability , make the broadcaster pro a must - have piece of hardware for anyone wanting to deliver seamless high - quality live video streams to your channel .\nas we speak , the foo fighters are playing a live show on facebook , live from their own studio 606 , for their fans on the site . the concert is utilizing the same live - stream module we have seen in used in a variety of situations in the past , including cnn ' s live stream of barack obama ' s inauguration . this is combined with a live video module from livestream to complete the experience .\nmogulus has seen some good growth over the past year in terms of visitors to its site , according to numbers from compete . i suspect that will rise greatly with this new domain . but it\u2019s the features that make users stick around , and this move to one - click publishing is a good idea \u2014 keep it simple , stupid , and all that . haot also notes that livestream has over 1 , 000 paying pro members , the premium service it launched last year .\nnoto also said that 7 out of 10 of the most - followed twitter accounts are musicians , so the company is cashing in on the pairing . this partnership could very well pave the way for even more concert livestream deals in the future \u2013 you\u2019d think youtube , facebook , or twitch may also want to hop on board . but , if you\u2019re more interested in physically being at the concert yourself , keep in mind that live nation\u2019s $ 20 deal is on for a bit longer .\nemmy award - winning actor archie panjabi , one of rotary\u2019s ambassadors for polio eradication , will join a panel of experts on world polio day , 24 october , at a special livestream presentation by rotary and the northwestern university center for global health on the progress of the global polio eradication initiative ( gpei ) . the 90 - minute event , world polio day : making history , will be held before a live audience at 17 : 30 chicago time ( utc - 5 ) at the john hughes auditorium on northwestern\u2019s chicago campus .\ni enjoy using lifestream from \uf8fftv to watch our church broadcast when i\u2019m away . however i find it puzzling that i don\u2019t see my followed account front and center when i open the livestream app on \uf8fftv nor do i find a way to quickly view all my followed accounts . seems like a reasonable assumption i\u2019d focus on those when using the app right ? i have only the option to search making we wonder the point of \u201cfollowing\u201d any account other than the emails i receive ( why not phone push notification ? ) . email seems a strange medium for \u201ctake action now\u201d communication .\nmogulus , a new york - based company which offers a platform that enables amateurs and professionals to produce and distribute live tv on the internet ( note : the company , which offers\nfree\nand\npro\nversions of its platform , bills the platform as offering , among other things , the ability to mix multiple live cameras , imported video clips and overlay graphics , and as allowing producers to broadcast live from a mobile phone , use a customizable flash player with integrated chat , and develop a branded channel page on its web site that incorporates interactive chat ) , announced today that it is changing its name to livestream , in order to ensure that its branding more effectively communicates the kinds of live streaming video solutions that it offers . as part of the rebranding , the company has also revamped its web site .\nso here we are , the end of the year . we\u2019re done and thrilled . hope that you all have a happy new year ( please drive safely ) . just because we\u2019re done blogging doesn\u2019t mean that you should stop visiting music blogs . there are several out there and we approve of some kind of awesome , antiquiet and consequence of sound as the best of all the quality sites out there . print is pretty much dead but much respect to rolling stone for \u2026\ngreen day has finally gotten around to rescheduling their previously postponed north american tour .\n\u201cwe want to thank everyone for hanging in with us for the last few months , \u201d said the members of green day . \u201cwe are very excited to hit the road and see all of you again , though we regret having to cancel more shows . \u201d\ncolbie caillat performed \u201cchristmas in the sand\u201d on the tonight show with jay leno .\npaul mccartney performed \u201cmy valentine\u201d and \u201ccut me some slack\u201d ( with dave grohl , pat smear and krist novoselic ) on saturday night live .\nmavis staples , jeff tweedy and sean lennon covered john lennon\u2019s \u201chappy xmas ( war is over ) \u201d with the harlem gospel choir on the colbert report .\nj . d . mcpherson performed \u201ctwinkle ( little christmas lights ) \u201d on the tonight show with jay leno .\nthe foo fighters are playing a live performance from studio 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needs .\nindividuals and companies are looking to tap into a rapidly expanding mobile - video market that\u2019s demanding something sexy , novel and edgy reflecting the new flux of young people\u2019s tastes and interests . zhang qige , a 23 - year old girl who plays computer games and talks live brings thousands of real time viewers simultaneously . she receives more than 2 million subscribers on a typical viewership of 400 , 000 for each nightly show . \u201cthey feel like i am speaking to them face to face . \u201d the proliferation of websites and such illustrate the monetizing of social media in addition to the entrepreneurial drive of young chinese in a state , which encompasses 668 million individuals online .\ntheir popularity reveals the solitude of urban life in china along with the growing excess of single men , attributed in part to the nation\u2019s former one - child policy . much of the information on various live streaming websites could be considered seedy , and 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' s assassination .\nthe theatre lab is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) non - profit organization .\na non - profit , tax - exempt , 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) , organization | copyright 2018 constellation theatre company . all rights reserved .\n\u00a9 2016 woolly mammoth theatre company designed by l2 interactive . powered by erube 2\ninterned with the shakespeare and african continuum theatre companies in washington , d . c . before joining ccta as a summer intern in 2008 . carmen is responsible for coordinating our instructional programming , staff and outreach programs . she is currently pursuing a master\u2019s in arts management at george mason university .\n2000 bryant park n . y . c . & st . mary = s river music series\ntonya beckman has appeared as an actor at shakespeare theatre company , ford ' s theatre , folger theatre , round house theatre , studio theatre , theater j , taffety punk , olney theatre , and the kennedy center . regional credits include cleveland play house , fulton theatre , purple rose theatre company , and door shakespeare , among others . she has taught at baldwin - wallace college , ohio university , shepherd university , duke ellington school for the arts , everyman theatre , shakespeare theatre company , imagination stage , and the cleveland shakespeare festival . local dialect coaching credits include productions for woolly mammoth theatre company , theater j , longacre lea , the theatre lab , and constellation theatre . tonya holds an mfa from ohio university\u2019s professional actor training program and a bfa from university of wisconsin . she is a company member at taffety punk theatre company and is an adjunct instructor at george washington university .\n' s yiddish theater lab - a new initiative dedicated to preserving and reviving the forgotten literature of the yiddish theater - joins with shakespeare theatre company ' s rediscovery reading series to present the jewish king lear on january 8 ( at the lansburgh theatre ) . cast features d . c . favorites , kimberly gilbert , laura c . harris , naomi jacobson and alyssa wilmoth keegan . free , but reservations are required .\ndonna migliaccio has been a fixture in the d . c . theatre scene for more than 20 years and has performed in nearly every venue in the area . on broadway she portrayed radical anarchist emma goldman in the 2009 revival of\nit was the source theater . . . that offered a place to start . . . . when i ' m asked about the source theater company , i share fond memories of working with pat , keith parker ( source theater festival ) and other artists in the nation ' s capital , where my career in theater began .\nsix professional washington , d . c . area theatre companies will write , direct , rehearse and perform original plays based on similar themes in only 24 hours for the 14th annual play in a day , a one - of - a - kind event at imagination stage ' s lerner theater , feb 17 at 8pm . participating theatre companies include adventure theatre mtc ( glen echo , md ) ; flying v ( bethesda , md ) ; imagination stage ( bethesda , md ) ; keegan theatre ( washington , dc ) ; olney theatre center ( olney , md ) and rorschach theatre ( washington , dc ) . tickets at urltoken\nis a producer , director , and writer in the washington dc metro area .\ndeidra lawan starnes in constellation theatre company ' s production of blood wedding . photo credit : scott suchman\non february 18 ( 8 - 10pm ) six dc - area professional theatre companies will write , direct , rehearse and perform original plays based on similar themes in only 24 hours - then be presented at the 13th annual play in a day , a one - of - a - kind event produced by the bethesda urban partnership and bethesda arts & entertainment district at imagination stage . participating theatre companies include : adventure theatre mtc ( glen echo , md ) ; flying v ( bethesda , md ) ; imagination stage ( bethesda , md ) ; keegan theatre ( washington , d . c . ) ; rorschach theatre ( washington , d . c . ) and round house theatre ( bethesda , md ) . general admission tix $ 15 . more information / advance tix - 301 / 215 - 6660 or bethesda urban partnership .\nwashington dc\u2019s home for innovative pocket opera , intimate cabaret , and intriguing latino programming .\nmichael russotto is a longtime washington actor and director , who has appeared in shows on many local stages , including arena stage , the woolly mammoth theatre company , the kennedy center , theater j , olney theatre center , signature theatre , theatre alliance , the folger theatre , metrostage , rep stage and studio theatre . recent roles include the chronicler in falling out of time , and merv in the sisters rosensweig , both at theater j , and richard in hay fever , at olney theatre center . he was recently nominated for a helen hayes award in the category of outstanding lead actor for his work in the whale at rep stage . michael has directed at the actors ' theatre of washington ( cofounder ) , metrostage , source theatre , the washington shakespeare company , studio theatre , theater lab , and the national academy of dramatic arts . he is an associate artist at olney theatre center , and a member of the woolly mammoth theatre acting company . in addition , michael is a narrator of recorded books for the library of congress .\ngeorge grant made his professional theatre debut in 1979 at the goodman theatre in an enemy of the people directed by gregory mosher . locally he has appeared at the shakespeare theatre company ( with patrick stewart ) , washington shakespeare company , catalyst theater company , and many others . his recent forays into directing include the wildly successful am i black enough yet ? , originally mounted in 2008 and remounted in 2009 , for charter theatre company , bulletins from fatland for horizons theatre company , his own adaptation of antigone for actor\u2019s repertory theatre at the national conservatory of dramatic arts , where he is a senior faculty member , and leader of the pack for totem pole playhouse in fayetteville , pa .\nbrette goldstein ( ba theatre , 2004 ) films brette has cast have gone on to win a multitude of awards and been official selections at cannes , sundance , tribeca , hamptons , woodstock , sxsw , la ff , woods hole , clermont - ferrand , dc shorts , ny international , philadelphia , boston , austin , bahamas international , great lakes , sante fe and the ifp film market to name just a few . she was the resident casting director at the folger elizabethan theatre for nine seasons . she also handled the casting for source theatre company , washington shakespeare company and washington jewish theatre .\nandreu honeycutt and heather haney in constellation theatre company ' s\nthe ramayana .\nphoto credit : daniel schwartz\nculturaldc \u2019s source festival is holding open non - equity auditions to cast for the 2017 source festival - 9am - 5pm on january 30 & 31 at source ( 1835 14th st nw ) . deadline to submit audition form : january 26 at 11 : 59pm . source festival plays will be run in rep throughout the festival from june 9\u2013july 2 . all roles are paid and non - equity . actors of all demographics , including transgender and genderqueer actors , are encouraged to apply .\ncopyright \u00a9 2013 rainbow theatre project . all rights reserved . 532 20th street nw apt . # 105 washington , dc 20006 info @ urltoken\nforum is the resident company at the silver spring black box theatre , 8641 colesville road , in silver spring md .\nat the washington convention center . readings and discussion on plays from aa changing middle east . @\nnaomi jacobson holds a masters degree in acting from temple university and has been a professional actress and teacher for the last 25 years . a woolly mammoth company member , she\u2019s performed at the shakespeare theatre company , arena stage , the kennedy center , signature theatre , olney theatre center , round house theatre , as well as arizona theatre company , the goodman , milwaukee repertory , delaware theatre co . , and the berkshire theatre festival . naomi has taught acting at george washington university , university of maryland , catholic university and many professional theatres in the area . she\u2019s coached all kinds of professionals in public speaking from architects , lawyers , preachers and vice presidents of major corporations . she has received two helen hayes awards along with twelve nominations for her work as an actress , as well as a lunt - fontanne fellowship and an individual artist grant from the d . c . arts commission .\ntiziano d ' affuso ( ba theatre , 2015 ) has been working professionally in the dc area since graduating , participating in productions at signature theatre , imagination stage , the keegan theatre , and constellation theatre company . his work in american idiot with keegan theatre recently received a helen hayes nomination for outsanding ensemble in a musical - helen . tiziano will be performing in rep stage ' s upcoming new musical dorian ' s closet .\ncaroline bowman ( broadway ' s wicked and kinky boots , a 2016 helen hayes award nominee for the kennedy center ' s evita , next appearing at toby ' s dinner theatre in joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat thru june 23 ) and austin colby ( signature ' s west side story , and the sound of music national tour currently playing at the kennedy center ) celebrate a premarital cabaret . the washington , d . c . favorites return home to plan their wedding and sing some love songs on stage with monumental theatre company\nshakespeare theatre company ' s artistic director , michael khan announces 2016\u201317 season . click here for the full list of shows .\nandreu honeycutt as lord rama in constellation theatre company ' s 2011 remount of the ramayana . photo credit : scott suchman .\nfood & friends is this year\u2019s recipient of the ford\u2019s theatre a christmas carol annual collection drive . the cast begins collecting donations of behalf of the washington non - profit at the first performance november 17 . since 2009 , the company of a christmas carol has raised more than $ 550 , 000 for washington - area charities .\nis a teaching artist , arts administrator , actor , and playwright in the washington dc metro area .\nfor new voices opera . in dc lee has worked with young playwrights theatre , rorschach theatre , ford\u2019s theatre , dc queer theatre festival and the national theatre . lee also works part - time in production and administration for capital fringe .\nfollowing graduation , michael moved into washington , d . c . , where he quickly had the fortune of working at some of the area ' s top equity houses , including the kennedy center , shakespeare theatre , and signature theatre , as well as working with such directors as joe calarco and eric schaeffer . he is now a proud member of the actor ' s equity association and has moved to new york city to begin the next step in his career .\ncaley milliken as bianca in constellation theatre company ' s production of\nwomen beware women .\nphoto credit : daniel schwartz .\nnanna ingvarsson , amy quiggins and catherine deadman in constellation theatre company ' s\nthree sisters .\nphoto credit : daniel schwartz\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 lunch was 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 .\namal saade has been teaching on the theatre lab youth faculty since 2007 , and the life stories faculty since 2010 . she is currently on the theater faculty at the lab school of washington , and has also taught at artstream , inc . , imagination stage , and jamestown elementary school . she is a graduate of the theatre lab\u2019s honors acting conservatory , and has performed at theaters including theater j , olney theatre , 1st stage , rorschach theatre , taffety punk , young playwright\u2019s theatre , and the source theatre festival . she holds a masters in theatre education from catholic university .\ntypically , a troupe of four to six actors would improvise a performance before an audience and then at some point invite audience participation . at the d . c . correctional facility in lorton , va . , he put on shows that gave inmates an opportunity to voice their feelings and concerns , and it led to the establishment of a prison theater company .\noran sandel , an actor , teacher and educator who formerly directed the living stage theatre company , a community outreach arm of washington\u2019s arena stage , died oct . 19 at his home in silver spring , md . he was 64 .\n( emphasis mine ) ; ( c ) proper authorship , and other credits required in contract , must be given in all programs and advertisements ; and ( d ) the program must include the following statement ,\nproduced by special arrangement with dramatists play service , inc .\n\u201cwhat the theatre lab has done is produce a teaching model that mirrors the great thing about the washington community , and that is , the community . \u201d\nrick foucheux\u2019s credits include a twenty - six year stint in the fine theatres of washington , dc , where his many roles include willy loman in death of a salesman at arena stage , sir toby belch in twelfth night at the shakespeare theatre , tevye in fiddler on the roof at the olney theatre center , claudius in hamlet at the folger theatre , and erie smith in hughie at the washington stage guild . he is a company member at the woolly mammoth theatre company and originated the role of the dead man , gordon , in their premiere of sarah ruhl\u2019s dead man\u2019s cell phone . mr . foucheux received the helen hayes outstanding lead actor award in 2000 for the title role in edmund at the source theatre , and in 2006 , for the role of mason marzac in take me out at the studio theatre .\namy quiggins and michael john casey in constellation theatre company ' s production of arms and the man . photo credit : scott suchman .\nmichael glenn , matthew mcgloin and ashley ivey in constellation theatre company ' s\non the razzle .\nphoto credit : daniel schwartz\nvince eisenson is very excited to be returning to the theatre lab this summer . as an actor he has worked with synetic theatre , shakespeare theatre company , chesapeake shakespeare company , wsc avant bard , and playmakers rep . tv credits include several shows on discovery , own and national geographic channel . vince teaches theatre classes at various venues in the metro region , but nothing quite compares to summer camp at the theatre lab .\nurinetown : the musical is a satirical tale of corruption , love and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold . when a terrible water shortage leads to a government ban on private toilets , a greedy company profits by charging admission for one of humanity ' s most basic needs . . . until a hero decides he ' s had enough and rises up against the system . the show ' s tuneful and irreverent score gives a nod to musicals from broadway to brecht and weill , and parodies musicals such as the cradle will rock and les mis\u00e9rables . the winner of multiple tony awards during its original broadway run , now you can catch this constellation theatre company production of urinetown : the musical on the stage of source in washington , d . c .\nwill be performing in this summer ' s capital fringe festival with my theatre company , wild women theatre which explores multiple dimensions of black womanhood through storytelling , poetry , movement , and song .\nbryan joseph lee is the director of marketing & communications at round house theatre , a 400 seat lort d regional theatre in bethesda , md , where he oversees earned revenue , institutional branding and audience development . he has a specific interest in building diverse audiences through authentic relationship - building and targeted cultivation strategies . in 2016 , he was awarded a fellowship with the devos institute of arts management . he has previously worked with the baltimore symphony orchestra , woolly mammoth theatre company , and source festival . bryan is a graduate of dartmouth college , and holds a degree in latin american studies and theatre .\ndorothy neumann is a pioneer in the small professional theatre circuit , having directed in the washington area for over 34 years . she has received three helen hayes nominations for outstanding direction\u2014for top girls , johnny bull ( both horizons productions ) and unidentified human remains\u2026 at signature\u2014and served as artistic director for d . c . stage and goosebump theatre . an artistic associate at source theatre , horizons and signature in past years , dot has taught at the theatre lab almost since its inception , in addition to being an adjunct faculty member for american university and consultant for arlington county schools and teacher for arlington adult education . most recently she has joined the seasonal staff at clear space theatre company in rehoboth where she has directed cabaret , shirley valentine , la cage aux folles and on golden pond . she will direct a fundraiser for clear space and beebe hospital in march 2015 . dot has recently published a book of poetry , truth serum .\n( um theatre ) - as a group dedicated to performing innovative and exuberant puppet theatre . they smash traditional boundaries between puppetry , theatre , dance , music and visual arts , creating a passion for the adventurous . company members include many umd alumni and students :\n\u201ci had the opportunity to check out magicians david london and josh norris at their midnight magic show this past friday at the source . \u201d in 2 reviews\nculturaldc is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) non profit organization . all donations are fully tax - deductible to the amount allowed by law . \u00a9 2018 culturaldc\nthe national theatre ' s 2016 - 17 season will include the washington premiere of five - time tony award - winner fun home and 20th anniversary tour of the hit musical rent .\nhere are some more recent projects : off - off broadway play , \u201cthe invested\u201d directed by ron canada and produced by madeline austin and sue wagner ensemble studio theatre\u2019s 2006 & 2007 marathons , \u201cthe unmentionables\u201d , directed by pam mckinnon for woolly mammoth theatre company , \u201cserendib\u201d at the ensemble studio theatre , \u201cthe comedy of errors\u201d for shakespeare on the sound , \u201cvigils\u201d and \u201cshe stoops to comedy\u201d for woolly mammoth theatre company , \u201ctwelfth night\u201d and \u201cthe crucible\u201d for actors theatre of louisville , the nyc workshop of \u201ctransatlantic liaison\u201d , the world premiere of \u201cthe radiant abyss\u201d at the woolly mammoth theatre company , \u201cperfect crime\u201d ( off - broadway ) , \u201cmuch ado about nothing\u201d for the colonial theatre , several productions for muhlenberg summer theatre , numerous staged readings in new york city .\ndc native florrie bagel returns home this holiday season for a cabaret full of songs that make you want to cozy up by the fire . monumental theatre company\nleah raidt ( t . ) returns to american theatre company after columbinus 2 . 0 directed by pj paparelli . credits include the flick ( rose u / s ) at steppenwolf theatre , punk rock and national tours of letters home with griffin theatre , among work with chicago shakespeare theatre , pavement group , the blind owl , jackalope theatre , and emerald city children ' s theatre . leah holds a bfa from the theatre school at depaul university , and is a graduate of the school at steppenwolf .\nselected as one of the region ' s best community - based nonprofits by the greater washington catalogue for philanthropy . \u00a9 2006 - 2018 washington improv theater site design : the general design co . site development : app champs home page photo : jeff salmore\n1989 william & mary university , the folger , st . mary ' s city tour : interact company\nfor more information about the folger theatre ' s performance space , read our article on the folger ' s elizabethan theatre .\n\u201coran sandel\u2019s workshops and trainings touched hundreds of students and teachers , \u201d jane freundel levey , managing editor of the historical society of washington\u2019s washington history magazine , wrote in an email . \u201che exposed them to creative process of improvisation and the sheer joy of playing . \u201d\nwith the arts club of washington\nhistory\n( operetta ) . an unfinished play by witold gombrowicz [ directed by robert mcnamara ]\nat round house ,\ni ' ll get you back again\nis a world premiere by sarah gancher about a stand - up comedian roped into playing with her late father ' s 1960s hippie band . directing is d . c . native rachel chavkin , fresh off her broadway triumph\nnatasha , pierre and the great comet of 1812 .\nfor an inside look at what ' s coming up on the washington theatre scene , check out theatrewashington ' s theatrewatch - and subscribe for weekly updates , delivered to your inbox each thursday morning .\nhighlights from folger theatre\u2019s producing history include numerous helen hayes awards nominations and wins . nominees for outstanding resident play : sense and sensibility ( 2016 ) : recipient , the taming of the shrew ( folger theatre , 2012 ) : recipient , hamlet ( folger theatre , 2010 ) : recipient , henry viii ( folger theatre , 2010 ) , arcadia ( folger theatre , 2009 ) macbeth ( folger theatre , 2008 ) , measure for measure ( folger theatre , 2006 ) : recipient , the two gentlemen of verona ( folger theatre , 2004 ) , melissa arctic ( folger theatre , 2004 ) , she stoops to conquer ( folger theatre , 2002 ) , shakespeare\u2019s r & j ( folger theatre , 2000 ) , much ado about nothing ( folger theatre , 1998 ) , and romeo and juliet ( folger theatre , 1997 ) .\n\u201ci am a man , \u201d enkidu says . \u201cwhat is a god , without man ? \u201d such questions of mortality and divinity drive constellation theatre company\u2019s ambitious new work gilgamesh .\nbecause of this , we are proud to present the opening of the source theatre company archival collection in dc public library ' s washingtoniana . the archives include artists ' biographical information , resumes from artists and staff , audiotapes , contracts , correspondence , financial records , photographs , playbills and programs , production scripts , stage / set designs , videotapes and more .\nthe primary and official source for information about copyright is the united states copyright office , which has an efficient and informational website . you\u2019ll want to start your research into copyright here .\nthe cause was melanoma , said his wife , roberta gasbarre , the artistic director of washington revels and director of the smithsonian institution\u2019s discovery theater .\nthe 3rd annual washington dc one - minute play festival , featuring all women - identified playwrights and directors , takes place at round house theatre for 3 performances , july 30 ( 8pm ) and 31 ( 3pm & 8pm ) . tickets on sale july 5 at round house theatre\nis a playwright living in washington , dc . most recently , she was awarded a 2014 dc commission on the arts and humanities artist fellowship . liz ' s work has been commissioned , produced , and developed at the artists\u2019 bloc , capital fringe festival , centerstage 50fest , e . m . p . collective , field trip theatre , forum theatre , glass mind theatre company , great plains theatre conference , one - minute play festival , the kennedy center\u2019s page - to - stage festival , source festival , taffety punk theatre company , theater alliance , and theater j . liz was also a founding core member of the anthropologists , a physical - theater ensemble in nyc , and her extensive production work experience includes projects at the contemporary american theatre festival , ensemble studio theatre , 78th street theater lab , and the kennedy center ( sondheim festival ) , among others . liz studied playwriting with the 24 with 5 collective at new dramatists , and is a proud member of the playwrights\u2019 center and the dramatists guild of america .\nthe off - broadway theatre company pan asian rep as a social media intern . currently , i am working towards my mfa in writing for the stage & screen at northwestern university .\ndominic d\u2019andrea ( ba theatre , 2003 ) is the founder and producing artistic director of the one - minute play festival ( # 1mpf . ) he has led over 30 national festivals in a dozen cities in partnerships with primary stages , victory gardens theater , cornerstone theatre company , playwrights foundation , boston playwrights\u2019 theatre , actor\u2019s express , here arts center , intar theatre , mixed blood theatre , interact theatre , passage theatre , the brick , and others . notable # 1mpf contributors have included : jose rivera , david henry hwang , neil labute , donald margulies , jason grote , tina howe , phillip kan gotanda , craig lucas , kristoffer diaz , rajiv joseph , migdalia cruz , nilaja sun , sam hunter , lydia diamond , along with over 500 other famous , emerging , and mid career writers .\ni love this venue . i like the intimacy and warmth of source . we have seen 3 shows and everyone of them have been unique and thought provoking . i highly recommend this place .\ncraig klein is a multiple - award winning voice actor with credits including toyota , geico , jimmy kimmel live ! , walmart , verizon , the weather channel , animal planet , turner sports , smithsonian channel , cartoon network , encore , the nfl , penguin audio , weta - tv and fox5dc . he has also been seen on washington area stages including the shakespeare theatre company , constellation theatre , and metro stage , and has performed in theatre lab productions of ragtime and ghetto .\nshayla roland is the special programming manager for ford\u2019s theatre where she has implemented and maintained innovative programming to further engagement with theatrical audiences , and encourages millennial participation . she assists in casting , dramaturgy , and works extensively with ford\u2019s theatre\u2019s director on correspondence for special events , including the ford\u2019s theatre annual gala . shayla coordinated the 150th anniversary of the lincoln assassination commemoration , serving as a key contributor to the conception of the events , and working with partner organizations to execute 36 hours of programming . she\u2019s an assistant producer for the source festival in washington , dc .\n\u201cthe performance space is small , but only when you are comparing it against places like the kennedy center , or washington shakespeare theater . \u201d in 2 reviews\ncarlos salda\u00f1a is an actor , teacher , director , and voice coach . he has taught acting , voice , movement , directing , and stage dialects at several universities and has led performance and corporate workshops for actors , teachers , and business professionals . his professional acting credits include productions with shakespeare theatre company , theatre j , cincinnati playhouse , olney theatre , theatre alliance , gala theatre , constellation theatre , source theatre , the welders playwrights collective , atlas performing arts center , consuming the arts theatre project , the inkwell , and the kennedy center for the performing arts . carlos is a certified associate teacher of fitzmaurice voicework\u00a9 and has also trained in the alexander technique , feldenkrais method , stanislavski method , and studied with master teachers including catherine fitzmaurice , kristen linklater , arthur lessac , and patsy rodenberg . carlos earned his master of fine arts degree in performance from california state university fullerton and his bachelor of arts in theatre from the university of texas el paso .\n3 . 5 stars this theatre is the edgiest of the lot in the dc metro area . it ' s hit or miss on the plays sometimes , but they are still produced with enthusiasm and creativity . think of it as an experimental theatre lab . as such , the prices are pretty inexpensive compared to the rest of the dc theatre scene . who knows , you might find a diamond in the rough - - or you might have to endure something like clive barker ' s\ncrazyface\n. however , the source is also home to the washington theatre festival and washington improv . parking is crazy in this area nowadays with the gentrification that ' s been occurring in the last handful of years . we give up and park at a lot across the street for like $ 8 .\nsource is a project of the cultural development corporation ( cudc ) . cudc works to develop self - sufficient , affordable spaces for the city ' s artists and cultural organizations . facing the threat of losing the theatre to commercial retailers along the revitalized 14th street arts corridor , cudc purchased the historic theatre and reopened its doors to the community and performing arts groups in 2008 with rave reviews . source is now a veritable epicenter of talented artists and performing arts groups bringing a unique opportunity to see a wide array of new and exciting performances in dc .\ntheatrical selections\nis a free , politically - charged play reading series presented oct . 3 - nov . 7 by arena stage , the kennedy center , shakespeare theatre company , signature theatre and studio theatre . in the weeks leading up to the nation\u2019s presidential election , these dc - area theatres will collaborate to bring politics and drama to the stage . each theatre will host a reading of a play they feel reflects the country\u2019s current political and social environment , and will consider political moments from burgeoning fascism in the 1930s to partisan horse - trading in modern america . information & details at shakespeare theatre company .\nmarietta hedges is an actress , director and teacher . she is associate professor of acting at catholic university and head of the mfa acting program . she has worked as an actress in theatre , film and television in london , china , new york , san francisco , and the baltimore / washington d . c . area . marietta played the role of karen in the hbo award winning film money matters . she originated the roles of slain civil rights worker viola liuzzo and kkk infiltrator and fbi informant gary thomas rowe in the solo show selma ' 65 which premiered at la mama , etc . , in nyc in 2014 , and subsequently toured the country in 2015 .\nin conjunction with it ' s presentation of nilaja sun ' s pike street set on the lower east side of nyc , woolly mammoth theatre company is holding a block party on sat , april 8 ( 10am - 3pm ) . expect live performances from double nickels theatre company and the sanctuaries improv team , backstage theater tours , food truck fare ( parked outside the theatre ) , theatre concession stand selling mimosas , door prizes including gift certificates to nearby restaurants and tickets to future woolly shows , games . no charge to attend . pike street runs thru 4 / 23 .\npointless theatre company : founded in 2009 by a group of university of maryland grads , pointless is producing some of the most original work in town , with productions expertly utilizing music , movement , and puppetry . you may have seen their recent expressionist adaptation doctor caligari or last year ' s remount of sleeping beauty : a puppet ballet , which earned a rave write - up in the post . if you haven\u2019t seen their ( currently ) semi - annual shows , make sure you do ; they are likely to be the most visually imaginative and dazzling stuff you\u2019ve seen outside of d . c . ' s major houses . and they have puppets ! \u2014 jonelle walker\nsharon king is thrilled to be returning as producer for culturaldc\u2019s source festival . sharon holds a masters\u2019 in arts management at george mason university . she is a stage manager and arts administrator , currently subscription services manager at the washington ballet . originally from the san francisco bay area she graduated from southern oregon university with a ba in theatre , emphasis on stage management . after college she moved to the dc area for a stage management internship at theater j . post internship she stayed on at theater j as their resident assistant stage manager . as a non - equity stage manager my credits in the dc area include ford\u2019s theatre , woolly mammoth , studio theatre , rorschach theatre , the kennedy center , imagination stage , round house theatre and was also the production stage manager for the 2015 source festival . along with freelancing for several years as a stage manager she held more of an administrative role and obtained a position at imagination stage as facility manager and production manager for the capital fringe festival and production administrator for the school of theatre , dance , and performance studies at the university of maryland .\nis a dance and theatre instructor at our lad of good counsel high school .\ncheryl black ( phd theatre , 1998 ) was inducted as a fellow of the college of fellows of the american theatre at the kennedy center in april 2016 .\nanna skidis vargas | artistic director , theatre nuevo | st . louis , mo\ndeb gottesman is a founder and co - director of the theatre lab . she is also a professional actress who has performed frequently at woolly mammoth theatre as well as at arena stage , signature theatre , keegan theatre , theater alliance , and with the washington shakespeare company , among many others . she has directed more than fifteen productions at the theatre lab , including ragtime , the crucible , the grapes of wrath and jane eyre , as well as productions for national geographic and catholic university\u2019s musical theatre department . deb received her m . f . a . from catholic university and has taught drama at the round house theatre , woolly mammoth and american university . she is a 2003 recipient of the prestigious linowes leadership award for her contributions to arts education . along with buzz mauro , she has co - authored three books on applied acting , all published by penguin putnam .\nkristen jackson is currently the connectivity director at woolly mammoth theatre company in washington , dc . she earned her m . a . from university of texas at austin in performance as public practice . kristen has also worked on - and off - broadway for ostar productions and playwrights horizons in the areas of producing and casting\u037e and as a teaching artist and performer for the regional theatres cincinnati playhouse in the park and actors theatre of louisville . outside of theatre , she provided administrative and programming support for dance / usa , the national service organization for professional dance . kristen holds a b . a . in theatre studies and english from duke university .\nlee is a theatre and opera director and is thrilled to be in his third season with the source festival team . lee moved to the dc area from bloomington , indiana where he received his master of fine arts degree in directing . while in bloomington , lee taught in the department of theatre , drama , and contemporary dance and at the jacobs school of music . selected directing credits include :\nin addition to digital marketing , i am a freelance actor / writer / musician working in the dc area . i have been in productions across the city at regional theatres including woolly mammoth theatre , forum theatre , constellation theatre , and source theatre . in the past year i have appeared in two films which will be released in 2013 ;\nkilling lincoln\nproduced by tony and ridley scott where i played george atzerodt , and\n1000 to 1 : the cory weissman story\nstarring david henry and beau bridges where i played jeremy weissman alongside david henry . my written work has been produced in the capital fringe festival in two festivals and been workshopped at the university of north carolina ' s school of the arts in association with no rules theatre company and the kennedy center .\nbefore coming to culturaldc , jenny served as director of special events at woolly mammoth theatre company where she assisted in the successful completion of an $ 8 . 5 million capital campaign and produced their annual benefit bash for approximately 400 guests . additionally , jenny served as a member of the mead theatre lab advisory panel for two years , produced art - o - matic ' s theatre component in 2000 and 2003 and is a member of the hub theatre ' s advisory board .\nin collaboration , folger theatre produced with the classical theatre of harlem a sell - out king lear ( folger theatre , 2007 ) starring andr\u00e9 deshields , with two river theater company staged two productions\u2014a magical macbeth ( folger theatre , 2008 ) co - directed by teller and aaron posner and the world premiere of anne washburn\u2019s adaptation orestes , a tragic romp ( folger theatre , 2010 ) \u2014 and with fiasco theatre produced the two gentlemen of verona ( fiasco theater , 2014 ) . folger theatre has also partnered with shakespeare ' s globe , london to mount productions of hamlet ( shakespeare ' s globe , 2012 ) , hamlet ( shakespeare ' s globe , 2014 ) , and king lear ( shakespeare ' s globe , 2014 ) .\na classically trained singer , tracy olivera has appeared in many musicals and plays , including the broadway run of ragtime . at signature theatre she has been seen in company , gypsy , les miserables ( helen hayes nomination ) , ace , merrily we roll along ( helen hayes nomination ) , follies , and sweeney todd . she has also performed at the kennedy center in sunday in the park with george , passion , merrily we roll along , and ragtime ; at ford\u2019s in hello dolly and liberty smith ; at studio theatre in bachelorette ; olney theatre center in cinderella and the sound of music ; at metrostage in the last five years ; and in candide at the shakespeare theatre and at the goodman theatre in chicago . tracy is also a member of rorschach theatre company and has taught at catholic university , signature theatre for stage one and overtures , adventure theatre / mtc , and imagination stage . her new self titled cd will be available in february . urltoken\n\u201cthe theatre lab cares not just about teaching craft but about creating community . deb and buzz have a vision that theatre has an essential place in the human experience . i think this is why teaching with the theatre lab is so important to me . \u201d\nfolger theatre employs members of actors ' equity association , the stage directors and choreographers society , and united scenic artists . it is a member of blue star theatres , cultural tourism dc , culturalcapital , theatrewashington , theatre communications group , and shakespeare theatre association .\neveryone at culturaldc is grateful to the 1 , 500 + artists that made source festival possible for the last decade . we are eager to see what grows from the roots we help plant in the nation\u2019s capital and across the country .\n, on january 19 . groups will gather outside theatres to create a\nlight\nfor dark times ahead , and to make , or renew , a pledge to stand for and protect the values of inclusion , participation , and compassion for everyone tegardless of race , class , religion , country of origin , immigration status , ( dis ) ability , age , gender identity , or sexual orientation . you can connect with creative cauldron in falls church , convergence theatre in bethesda and in dc , folger theatre , mosaic theater company of dc , shakespeare theatre company and theater j . check theatre websites or facebook pages for details .\ngala hispanic theater presents paso nuevo , spring 2017 on may 17 at 8pm . a free evening of original works performed in english with some spanish .\nwe are us\nincludes new work by paso nuevo participants ; a performance and music by chris wonder ; and a return visit to the lobato family by paso nuevo alumni . the lobato family first appeared in the paso nuevo presentation of young and corrupted in 2011 . through the evening\u2019s work , we will experience the lives of immigrant youth and american latino youth whose parents were immigrants . the presentation reflects the latino reality in washington , d . c , and launches a celebration of 25 years of the paso nuevo program .\nrenee calarco is a playwright and teacher . her plays include our national museum of the unforeseen tragedy , g - d\u2019s honest truth , the religion thing ( 2013 nominee for the charles macarthur award for outstanding new play ) , short order stories ( 2007 recipient of the charles macarthur award ) , the mating of angela weiss , bleed , first stop : niagara falls , the 12 days of christmas , and others . her plays have been produced , developed , and commissioned by the welders , theater j , charter theater , geva theatre , project y , adventure theatre , pinky swear productions , doorway arts ensemble , the jewish plays project , and the source theatre festival . renee teaches both playwriting and comedy improv at the theatre lab . she\u2019s a founding member of the welders and a proud member of the dramatists guild .\n. foucheux is joined by qtc favorites david dubov and steve larocque in a performance for which he received a helen hayes award nomination in 2001 with the washington stage guild . click here for\nnew plays and musicals open in the washington area every week . for this week ' s calendar - and complete show information - check out theatrewashington ' s listings at opening this week .\n' family musical\nduke ellington ' s neighborhood\ndec 9 & 10 . take your kids on an interactive journey through duke ellington\u2019s dc and discover how a local hero championed african - american musicians , influenced the harlem renaissance , shaped the cultural history of d . c . and became an international star . written by mattias kraemer and directed by angelisa gillyard . jazz combo & singers with stanley thurston at the piano . performances at the tivoli / gala hispanic theatre on 12 / 9 at 12 : 30pm & 2 : 30pm , and 12 / 10 at 1 : 30pm .\n. sloppy firsts is a fresh , funny , utterly compelling story about how it feels to drag through the dark days of high school , presented by the round house theatre teen performance company , a pre - professional program for the next generation of theatre artists . tickets $ 20 , free for teens / college students .\nis back at source with\nwit presents : summer school\n\u2014 original productions that pay homage to high school and horror movies ; house ensembles with new formats ; and a bevy of special guests from magnet theater and the second city .\ngwen grastorf ( ba theater , 2004 ) gwen has been working steadily in the dc metro area for over a decade . she is an ensemble company member with happenstance theater and creates devised work with them throughout the year . the 6 - member permanent company at happenstance recently won the 2016 helen hayes award for outstanding ensemble in a play , helen category , for impossible ! a happenstance circus . gwen is also as an associate artist with faction of fools and constellation theatre , and has worked around town with forum theater , taffety punk , we happy few , rorschach theatre , and the source festival , among others . she also works part time in the box office at imagination stage in bethesda . urltoken .\nthe queen bee onstage this fall is tina fey ' s\nmean girls\nmusical , getting its pre - broadway premiere at the national theatre starting on halloween . let\ngirls\neat cake : washington theater is always buzzier when the national is in first - look mode .\nsince 2008 , culturaldc has produced the award - winning source festival , which served as a vehicle for launching new plays and fostering the careers of emerging artists . after a decade - long run , culturaldc will bring the festival to a close .\nupcoming at arena stage -\narena forum : civil dialogues .\nthe first on mon , march 26 at 6 : 30pm is part of a three - part series of conversations that seek to provide an opportunity for members of the d . c . community to engage in civil discourse about social and politics issues . led by renowned scholar amitai etzioni \u2014 professor of international relations at the george washington university \u2014 each forum will feature a group of prominent dialogue starters . event is free and open to the public ; registration is required . future forums : mon , april 23 ( exploring what we owe other people ) ; tues , may 29 ( exploring the future of race relations in america ) .\nd . c . boasts a thriving theater scene ; you can see a decadent touring production at the kennedy center , a scrappy , experimental show at fringe , and a huge range of high - quality shows in between at any of our favorite venues\u2014 which was the focus of last year ' s best of list . this year , we ' re highlighting some of the best smaller companies\u2014many without permanent performance spaces or venues of their own\u2014 that produce some immensely entertaining shows , often at a bargain of a price .\npaige is a proud member of actors equity association and has performed on many stages throughout the country including dc : arena stage , folger theatre , the kennedy center , fulton theatre ( pa ) , ohio theatre ( ny ) , manship theatre ( la ) , paramount theatre ( tx ) , cleveland playhouse ( oh ) and many others . she has collaborated with the lincoln center ( ny ) and was commissioned by the national new play network in 2012 .\nalbuquerque anchorage atlanta atlantic city austin bakersfield baltimore billings birmingham boise boston buffalo burlington charleston charleston wv charlotte cheyenne chicago cincinnati cleveland columbia columbus dallas / fort worth denver des moines detroit dover el paso fargo fort myers fresno grand rapids hartford honolulu houston indianapolis inland empire jackson jacksonville kansas city las vegas lexington lincoln little rock los angeles lubbock manchester memphis miami / ft . lauderdale milwaukee minneapolis - st . paul mobile nashville national new orleans new york newark oakland / east bay oklahoma city orange county orlando philadelphia phoenix pittsburgh portland portland me providence raleigh - durham reno richmond sacramento salt lake city san antonio san diego san francisco san jose santa barbara seattle shreveport sioux falls springfield st . louis tallahassee tampa toronto tucson vancouver bc washington , d . c . wichita\ndue to public interest and demand for tickets , mosaic theater company has extended the run of jon robin baitz ' vicuna & the american epilogue to december 3 . discounted previews are nov . 1\u20135 , including a pay - what - you - can on november 1 at 8pm . the production stars haaz sleiman ( from the film the visitor , nurse jackie ) , laura c . harris ( love and information at forum theatre ) , kim schraf ( death of a salesman at ford ' s theatre ) , brian george ( seinfeld , the big bang theory ) , and john de lancie ( star trek ) .\nnelson pressley has covered theater for the washington post since 1999 . his first post byline was in 1992 . his book\namerican playwriting and the anti - political prejudice\ncame out in 2014 . follow\nthis performance was the best i ' ve seen from the constellation theatre company . i was laughing so hard at one point , i was crying ! every actor was exceptional . i loved the show and want my family and friends to see it !\nit\u2019s a world constellation theatre company relishes , their epic ensemble style boldly walking the line between grand guignol scenery chewing and magical hyper - surrealism . and in a month where zombies lurch and vampires stalk , this is the perfect theatrical outing for halloween .\nmitchell h\u00e9bert has performed at many of the dc area\u2019s leading theatres including woolly mammoth , where he was a longtime company member ; round house theatre , where he is a member of its artist\u2019s round table ; olney theatre center , where he recently directed the critically acclaimed production of rabbit hole ; the shakespeare theatre , studio theatre , theatre of the first amendment , rep stage , and everyman theatre in baltimore . he has been nominated for a helen hayes award ( outstanding lead actor , the drawer boy ) , and received the greater baltimore theatre award for outstanding actor ( uncle vanya ) . mitchell is on the faculty of the university of maryland\u2019s department of theatre where he teaches acting and directing . his students are working all over the country in every aspect of the entertainment world . he played a significant role in the development of the department\u2019s new mfa in performance , scheduled to begin in fall 2010 ."]}
{"id": 53900, "summary": [{"text": "british aluminium was an aluminium production company .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "it was originally formed as the british aluminium company ltd on 7 may 1894 and was subsequently known as british alcan aluminium plc ( 1982-1996 ) . ", "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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' s anime limited licenses production i . g ' s miss hokusai film ( mar 8 , 2015 )\nkadokawa shoten / tv tokyo / sega / production i . g / ing / movic / starchild / toei / gainax / eirin\ntwin ( oav ) : key animation assistance ( as i . g tatsunoko )\ntoei animation , production i . g collaborate on relic ~ tale of the last ninja ~ stage recital ( mar 9 , 2016 )\ntsutomu mizushima directs new genshiken anime at i . g ( apr 23 , 2013 )\nkarura mau ( oav ) : in - between animation ( i . g tatsunoko )\n, in - between animation ( vol . 3 ; as i . g tatsunoko )\nzillion : burning night ( oav ) : animation ( as i . g tatsunoko )\nair date in japan : october 18 , 2007 ~ april 3 , 2008 on wowow format : 22 x 30 ' original story : production i . g / shirow masamune director : ryutaro nakamura series supervisor / screenplay : chiaki j . konaka character design / chief animation directors : mariko oka music : rakuonsha animation production : production i . g produced by : ghost hound production committee\nproduction i . g also has two other major animation divisions : xebec and bee train , before the latter became independent in february 2006 .\nteki wa kaizoku : neko no ky\u014den ( oav ) : animation production ( vol . 3 & 4 ; as i . g tatsunoko )\nair date in japan : august 19 , 2006 ~ february 2 , 2007 on wowow format : 24 x 30 ' original story : tow ubukata and production i . g director : kazuhiro furuhashi story supervisor : tow ubukata character design : tomomi ozaki music : michiru oshima animation production : production i . g produced by : project chevalier\nthanks ! i found your article informative , i always wonder how the anime is made . i thought they use for entire production is computer . thanks !\nair date in japan : april 25 ~ may 6 , 2011 on nhk g format : 10 x 30 ' original story : natsumi iwasaki original character design : usagi yuki director : takayuki hamana chief scriptwriter : junichi fujisaku character design / chief animation supervisor : chieko miyagawa music : jun sato animation production : production i . g produced by / copyright : nhk / nhk enterprise / production i . g\nin their three decades , production i . g . has been responsible for well over 300 anime in all sorts of genres . despite ranging in subject matter from seinen to shounen to shoujo , production i . g still manages to maintain a consistent mature quality to each series thanks to that aforementioned distinctive visual style . considering many of its series and movies are regarded as all - time greats , it was a challenge to reduce production i . g\u2019s library to its ten finest , but we\u2019ve done the deed so here are our top 10 anime made by production i . g .\nerrata : bee train no longer subsidiary of i . g ( feb 10 , 2006 )\ntekken ' s harada , appleseed ' s aramaki , production i . g collaborate on ' argyle shift ' vr demo ( apr 11 , 2016 )\ncgnetworks feature : : kill bill volume 1 : : 8 december , 2003 oren ishii\u2019s revenge : production i . g on the kill bill anime sequences\nq : in the 19 years since you started production i . g with your partner takayuki goto , i believe he\u2019s a character designer and you do the rest of the production work . how has your relationship with him evolved over that time ?\nnew trailers of i . g ' s tokyo marble chocolate posted ( dec 6 , 2007 )\ngenki bakuhatsu ganbaruger ( tv ) : in - between animation ( as i . g tatsunoko )\nair date in japan : april 10 , 2008 ~ june 26 , 2008 format : 12 x 30 ' original story : hiro arikawa original character design : sukumo adabana director : takayuki hamana series composition : kenji konuta character design : satoru nakamura music : yugo kanno animation production : production i . g production : library war production committee\nactually i\u2019ve already signed a contract to preserve the confidentiality of that meeting , so i can\u2019t tell you everything but i\u2019ll tell you what i can .\nair date in japan : january 4 , 2011 ~ on ntv original story : karuho shiina ( shueisha ) series composition : tomoko konparu director : hiro kaburagi character design : yuka shibata animation production : production i . g\nair date in japan : january 1 , 2008 ~ march 25 , 2008 on mx tv format : 13 x 30 ' original story : boyakasha director : takayuki hamana story supervisor : atsushi maekawa character design / chief animation directors : haruko iizuka , naruyuki takahashi music : akio dobashi animation production : trans arts associate production studio : production i . g produced by : avex entertainment and production i . g official website ( japanese only ) urltoken\nair date in japan : april 8 , 2007 ~ july 1 , 2007 on mx tv format : 13 x 30 ' original story : boyakasha director : takayuki hamana story supervisor : atsushi maekawa character design / chief animation directors : haruko iizuka , naruyuki takahashi music : akio dobashi animation production : trans arts associate production studio : production i . g produced by : avex entertainment and production i . g official website ( japanese only ) urltoken\nlast sunday at anime expo in los angeles , production i . g and adult swim shared a first look at their flcl revival , unveiling this short teaser :\nair date in japan : april 9 , 2008 ~ june 18 , 2009 on fuji television original story : kenji kamiyama director : kenji kamiyama character design : chica umino music : kenji kawai animation production : production i . g\nspider - man producer avi arad becomes i . g . usa chair ( aug 25 , 2010 )\nmasamune shirow , i . g ' s real drive trailer posted online ( mar 12 , 2008 )\ntomoe ga yuku ! ( oav ) : in - between animation ( i . g . tatsunoko )\nyagami - kun ' s family affairs ( oav ) : animation ( as i . g tatsunoko )\nair date in japan : october 1 , 2005 original comic book : toshihiro fujiwara story supervisor : fumihiko shigeki director : takayuki hamana character design / chief animation director : miyako yatsu music : yasuji takashina animation production : trans arts associate production studio : production i . g produced by : aniplex\na : i\u2019d like to spend a little bit of time now looking back at the ten years , since the first movie came out , gits to the present where production i . g is now .\na dinner with the kick heart\u2019s director , masaaki yuasa , mitsuhisa ishikawa , the ceo of production i . g and mamoru oshii , director of ghost in the shell )\nkano duo to star in i . g ' s abunai sisters anime dvd ( aug 11 , 2008 )\nsatoshi kon , i . g , manga guide , go ! comi interviews ( jun 20 , 2007 )\nthe crime and punishment of i . g . farben , new york , london : the free press ,\nworld release date : march 2 , 2018 on netflix format : 12 x 25 ' created by : kazuto nakazawa and production i . g screenplay : katsunari ishida directors : kazuto nakazawa , yoshinobu yamakawa character designer and key animation supervisor : kazuto nakazawa art director : takanori tanaka music : yoshihiro ike producer : rui kuroki animation : production i . g\nwhen we made gits 10 years ago , we were actually just a sub - contracting production company , it was not our production .\nif you\u2019re an animation geek ( and if you aren\u2019t , i\u2019m not sure what you\u2019re doing on this site , but welcome ! ) , you\u2019re no doubt familiar with production i . g . the studio behind works like ghost in the shell , eden of the east , and a letter to momo , production i . g are known for their high - quality animation and digital compositing techniques .\nair date in japan : october 5 , 2005 ~ march 29 , 2006 format : 26 x 30 ' original story : production i . g / cartoon network chief director / story supervisor : mitsuru hongo character design : toshihisa kaiya mechanical design : atsushi takeuchi , junya ishigaki music : ninja tune producers : hidekazu terakawa , jason demarco , norihisa oki executive producers : mitsuhisa ishikawa , sean akins , kazumi kawashiro , ken iyadomi animation production : production i . g produced by : igpx production committee\nthe i and the g started as the joint collaboration of visionary production manager mitsuhisa ishikawa and popular character designer takayuki goto , the company was established on december 15 , 1987 as i . g tatsunoko , a name bearing the initials of its founders as well as the renowned studio they were from . the new company met with success and in 1993 its founders renamed it production i . g . since then , the studio has enjoyed yearly growth in sales and size .\nmercedes - benz / i . g ' s anime short streamed with english subs ( nov 16 , 2012 )\ni guess i\u2019ll just stick to 3d animation\u2026 though this is without a doubt cool .\ngood day ! i could have sworn i\u2019ve visited this web site before but after going through some of the articles i realized it\u2019s new to me . nonetheless , i\u2019m definitely happy i discovered it and i\u2019ll be book - marking it and checking back often !\na disappointing middle school career , a unique skill that makes up for average abilities , a rival at every corner , and an unmatched desire to be the best ? ace of diamond fills out the entire sports shounen checklist and does it well . production i . g has mastered the art of sports anime , and ace of diamond joins fellow production i . g successes like kuroko\u2019s basketball and haikyuu ! ! in being perfect hits . ace of diamond is just another example of why production i . g is the prime destination for sports shounen .\ncgnetworks had the unique opportunity to speak to katsuji morishita , animation producer at production i . g about these animated sequences . although no 3d computer graphics was used in the production ( which was mostly hand drawn ) , digital technology was used extensively in post ( i . e . after effects for compositing ) to layer and put together the whirlwind of scenes for the film . animation was produced under the guidance of kazuto nakazawa , animation director at production i . g .\ni don\u2019t think that figure is correct and unfortunately it\u2019s so long ago that i can\u2019t even begin to remember where i found it .\nair date in japan : january 10 , 2009 ~ december 26 , 2009 on nhk educational channel format : 50 x 30 ' original novel : nahoko uehashi series composition : junichi fujisaku director : takayuki hamana character design : takayuki goto music : masayuki sakamoto animation production : production i . g , trans arts executive production : : nhk enterprise\nvery useful information about animation . suddenly i saw your blog and i bookmarked it . urltoken\nmasaaki yuasa & i . g ' s ' kick - heart ' runs on toonami tonight ( sep 1 , 2013 )\nparasite eve author , i . g show tokyo in 2020 in anime short ( updated ) ( jun 3 , 2012 )\nyen + adds manga by i . g ' s avi arad , jun ' ichi fujisaku ( apr 11 , 2011 )\nfunimation adds gainax , i . g ' s flcl anime on blu - ray / dvd ( jan 6 , 2010 )\nair date in japan : april 2 , 2008 ~ march 18 , 2009 on tv tokyo format : 51 x 30 ' original story : wiz / production i . g series director : takashi miike series composition : atsuhiro tomioka special advisor : hideto tomabechi , ph . d . main cast : masataka kubota , yuko ito , satoshi matsuda , yoko mitsuya music : yoshihiro ike production : tv tokyo / production i . g / olm presented by : buddy mobile project llp\nproduction i . g is a japanese production studio founded in 1987 by ex - tatsunoko production staff . they ' ve been responsible for dozens upon dozens of movie , video game and anime productions , including psycho pass , ghost in the shell , and eden of the east . they are also well - regarded for their use of digital compositing techniques .\nfull trailer for i . g ' s hand - drawn anime film giovanni ' s island posted ( dec 18 , 2013 )\ngokusen ' s yukie nakama stars in i . g . ' s giovanni ' s island film ( nov 23 , 2013 )\ngkids to release i . g ' s a letter to momo in u . s . theaters ( apr 21 , 2012 )\nnow i would like to talk about my personal life . when i was a college student instead of studying in classrooms i spent most of my time traveling the world . for some reason as a student i was interested in bunraku ( puppet storytelling ) . so the group i had become a member of went on an international tour , they said i wasn\u2019t good enough and told me to stay behind and earn some money . so while looking for a job since i didn\u2019t get to go with the group i thought i was a member of , i saw an ad for tatsunoko production , the company that produced speed racer , so i got a part time job as an assistant producer , and then a producer , and then 5 years later i quit that job . and while i was working so hard in this job i wasn\u2019t able to practice bunraku so i was cut from the theater group . so after quitting tatsunoko production i started production i . g ( originally i . g tatsunoko ) . so my mother didn\u2019t really care too much about what i was doing in all my academic performances good or bad , mostly the latter i\u2019m sad to say , but she did say i don\u2019t ever want you to become the president of a company . she was very worried about this , and so i felt bad about starting my own company , and as such was president . so for four years i didn\u2019t tell my mother , till one day she called my previous employer looking for me and they told her i hadn\u2019t been there for 4 years . so she called me at home and said even now , it\u2019s just fine , just quit being president of your company . so i apologized and said i have so much going on just give me one more year , and here i am 18 years later and i\u2019m still doing it . for those who don\u2019t know this production i . g is now on the tokyo stock exchange ( tse ) , this is the thing i am most worried about my mother finding out about .\nproduction i . g was founded in 1987 by current president mitsuhisa ishikawa . the i in i . g comes from ishikawa while the g comes from character designer takayuki goto . entering its 3rd decade , production i . g continues to ensure that whatever anime they are adapting will be treated well . over the years , they\u2019ve earned a good reputation for their digital compositing techniques which have resulted in some of the most gorgeous anime you\u2019ll find out there . going all the way back to its earlier productions like ghost in the shell to modern - day productions like psycho pass and attack on titan , they\u2019ve managed to build a very distinctive style despite the original manga artists\u2019 unique flairs .\nproduction i . g is now a structure with nine animation studios , one background studio , one cg room , one game development section and a detached studio in niigata . what it is now called studio 1 used to be the one and only animation production room in the early days of production i . g ( then ig tatsunoko ) . the key figure of studio 1 , then as now , is animator takayuki goto . as you may have thought , the letter\ng\nof production i . g stands for goto ' s\ng\n, as he ' s been a core member of the company since its establishment . ( the\ni\nis president ishikawa ' s initial ) . when production i . g was created , there was just one one room that was called\nanimation\n. eventually , as the number of staff increased , there wasn ' t enough space in the room . so it was decided to split the staff into two groups : studio 1 and studio 2 . this was when studio 1 was created . by the way , kazuchika kise was the key figure in studio 2 .\nhi . wow . . i must have missed this . i\u2019m sure you\u2019re long gone , but for future reference i\u2019ll attempt to answer the questions .\n( the ) prince of tennis ii ova vs . genius 10 : animation production\nair date in japan : july 7 , 2008 ~ september 29 , 2008 format : 13 x 30 ' original story : sega director : shunsuke tada series composition : masahiro yokotani original character design : kunihiko tanaka character design : keita matsumoto music : yoshihiro ike animation production : production i . g\nwhy he did that is explained by his having seen , first gits and then blood : the last vampire , two animations that production i . g had produced . and tarantino , the movie fanatic that he is , wanted to use i . g\u2019s anime in kill bill . so he came to japan to make sure he could do that .\na . production i . g is a b2b ( business to business ) company , as opposed to a b2c ( business to consumer ) . right now i am most attracted to production and creation as opposed to distributing . the advantage of this is that i can team up with the best company for whichever region i need to distribute something in . even if the different distribution companies have issues with each other , it doesn\u2019t bother me , i go with the best company for the situation .\nspain ' s sitges , korea ' s busan to show i . g ' s letter to momo ( sep 12 , 2011 )\ndie i . g . farbenindustrie aktiengesellschaft ( 1925 - 1933 ) : ein chemiekonzern in der weimarer republik , berlin : h . tammen\none of the leading anime production companies in japan . i . g ' s primary goal , according to president mitsuhisa ishikawa , is to make anime that stands on its own ground without being an extension of manga .\ntokyo \u2013 not downhearted by the lackluster global response to paramount\u2019s live action adaptation of its cult animation , leading japanese cartoon firm production i . g . is to produce a new \u201c ghost in the shell \u201d anime .\nhello sir , i\u2019m great fan of anime series . i used to write stories . i showed those to my friends and they suggested me to make anime on this but i don\u2019t know to whom i should contact . from many times i tried but got no response from others . i have only hope left from you . please suggest me to whom should i show my story and to whom i should contact . please reply soon waiting for your reply sourabh gautam\nand now i\u2019d like to move on to 2001 when the famous actor and more famous movie director named quinton tarantino , showed up at production i . g\u2019s studio in kokubunji city on the western side of tokyo , without an appointment or anything , he just showed up .\nair date in japan : march 3 , 2007 ~ september 1 , 2007 on wowow format : 26 x 30 ' director : mitsuru hongo character design : takuya saito mechanical designers : atsushi takeuchi , shinji aramaki music : yoshihiro ike animation production : production i . g official website ( japanese only ) urltoken\nair date in japan : april 6 , 2006 ~ september 28 , 2006 original story : clamp director : tsutomu mizushima story supervisors : michiko yokote and ageha okawa character design : kazuchika kise music : s . e . n . s . project animation production : production i . g produced by : ayakashi workshop\na : my personality is that i do the opposite of what everyone else does , so while many companies are outsourcing to china and korea . , production i . g is unique in that they not only don\u2019t outsource to other countries , they don\u2019t outsource to other companies .\nsince ishikawa was working hard externally as a producer , i thought it was my task to train animators . i feel i have fulfilled my task since some of them have become animation supervisors . if they could train the next generation of animators , then i . g will be fine .\na : i have two daughters , there is no way i can influence them more than their mother .\nalready amongst the new wave of japanese animation , which is now an established market steadily gaining fame with western audiences , production i . g aspires to continue driving this growth and to bring high - quality animations to the world .\npatlabor the mobile police : the new files ( oav 2 / 1990 ) : key animation ( as i . g tatsunoko ; ep 8 )\nair date in japan : july 7 ~ september 29 , 2011 on mbs / tbs format : 12 x 30 ' original concept : production i . g / clamp original character designer : clamp original concept supervisor : junichi fujisaku series composition : nanase ohkawa ( clamp ) screenplay : nanase ohkawa ( clamp ) , junichi fujisaku director : tsutomu mizushima animation character designer : kazuchika kise key animation supervisor : takayuki goto art director : hiromasa ogura ( ogura kobo ) music by : naoki sato animation production : production i . g presented by project blood - c tv\nproduction i . g revealed on friday that its\ntate anime\n( vertical anime ) smartphone app will now launch on june 5 , after being indefinitely delayed last month . the company originally slated the app to launch in april .\nair date in japan : april 7 , 2007 ~ september 29 , 2007 on nhk - bs2 format : 26 x 30 ' director / screenplay : kenji kamiyama character design : gato aso music : kenji kawai animation production : production i . g produced by : guardian of the spirit committee official website ( japanese only ) urltoken\ni ' m not surprised . you are renowned for knowing most of the heavy drinkers in the kokubunji area . when i ' m drunk , i would go about and totally put down the person i am drinking with . but i don ' t like fighting , so i would cover up my earlier comments by finishing off with\nbut i like you as you are . . .\nair date in japan : october 6 , 2009 ~ march 30 , 2010 on ntv format : 25 x 30 ' original story : karuho shiina ( shueisha ) series composition : tomoko konparu director : hiro kaburagi character design : yuka shibata music : s . e . n . s . project animation production : production i . g\nproduction i . g is located near mitaka station , on the jr chuo line / jr sobu line / tokyo metro tozai line , 20 minutes by train from shinjuku . it takes just 5 minutes walking from mitaka station to our offices .\nvery nice post . i just stumbled upon your weblog and wanted to say that i\u2019ve truly enjoyed surfing around your blog posts . after all i will be subscribing to your rss feed and i hope you write again very soon !\nair date in japan : january 1 , 2004 ~ january 8 , 2005 format : 26 x 30 ' based on the manga by : shirow masamune chief director / chief writer : kenji kamiyama story concept : mamoru oshii character design : takayuki goto , tetsuya nishio original character design : makoto shimomura mechanical design : kenji teraoka , shinobu tsuneki music : yoko kanno animation production : production i . g executive producers : mitsuhisa ishikawa and shigeru watanabe produced by : production i . g , bandai visual , bandai entertainment , dentsu , nihon television , tokuma shoten , victor entertainment , manga entertainment\nair date in japan : april 3 , 2008 ~ june 26 , 2008 format : 13 x 30 ' original story : clamp director : tsutomu mizushima story supervisors : michiko yokote and ageha okawa character design : kazuchika kise music : s . e . n . s . project animation production : production i . g produced by : ayakashi workshop\nthe\ni . g\npart of the company name refers to its founders , mitsuhisa ishikawa and takayuki goto . they frequently collaborate with mamoru oshii .\ni knew a lot of of this when i started reading ( though you were right i didn\u2019t really understand the job of a animation director ) but i never really knew exactly how it fit together . this was awesome , thanks .\nproduction i . g . was stingy with details on the new project , including whether it will be released as a theatrical feature , a television series or in some other format . the title and date of release are also yet to be announced .\nair date in japan : july 11 , 2010 ~ september 26 , 2010 format : 13 x 30 ' original story : capcom ( sengoku basara series ) original story supervisors : hiroyuki kobayashi ( capcom ) , makoto yamamoto ( capcom ) director : kazuya nomura series composition : yasuyuki muto character design : toru okubo animation production : production i . g\nair date in japan : april 4 , 2009 ~ june 19 , 2009 format : 13 x 30 ' original story : capcom ( sengoku basara series ) original story supervisors : hiroyuki kobayashi ( capcom ) , makoto yamamoto ( capcom ) director : itsuro kawasaki series composition : yasuyuki muto character design : toru okubo animation production : production i . g\nencore hollywood is a post production team that has been producing high quality visual effects since 1985 .\nevery hyper japan event brings the best of japan to the uk , and this laudable trend continues as award - winning anime director naoyoshi shiotani and animation producer rui kuroki from the internationally renowned studio production i . g will be appearing at our christmas market !\ninfluencing hollywood production i . g visionary world is said to have deeply influenced many famous hollywood creators , and this has eventually brought to the collaboration with quentin tarantino for the animation sequence in his world hit , kill bill : vol . 1 . finding early international success in animating with such titles as patlabor and ghost in the shell , production i . g quickly decided to broaden exposure to international markets , and in march 1997 launched a los angeles - based overseas subsidiary . one of the greatest achievements of this active international policy is the tv series igpx ( 2005 , directed by mitsuru hongo ) , co - developed and co - produced with cartoon network , the first collaboration between a us cable network and a japanese production house . production i . g also collaborated with international music artists producing full animated music videos for legendary russian singer linda and french diva mil\u00e8ne farmer .\nthe filming of the animation cels , the sound production such as foleys , music , sound effects and dialogue are usually been done in separate production companies outside the animation production company . for financial reasons usually the dialogue voice - overs are being recorded only afterfards when the animation itself is already finished .\nkomurakata tells us of his dreams for the niigata studio .\nour goal for now is to be able to get subcontracted work to complete an episode at our studio . i hope to make our studio one of the pillars supporting production i . g . well , if i say this , ishikawa - san might get upset and say , ' you should aim even higher ! '\nghost in the shell ' s mamoru oshii , i . g debut ' sand whale and me ' micro - series on march 18 ( oct 19 , 2016 )\nthis was a lecture with mitsuhisa ishikawa , president of production i . g . some parts of the event were edited out of the recording and the following due to the wishes of those present . the following is not the entire event , but most of it .\nproduction i . g made 5 . 4 billion yen ( about $ us44 million ) in revenue , with 250 million yen ( about us $ 2 . 5 million ) in profit , for the period ending in may 2007 . mag garden made 1 . 845 billion yen ( about $ us15 . 03 million ) in revenue , but with a 100 million yen ( about us $ 800 , 000 ) loss , for the period ending in march 2007 . production i . g has 181 employees , whereas mag garden has 32 .\ncartoon network\u2019s new \u201cdiy\u201d miniseries is a quirky and inspiring experiment , both conceptually and production - wise .\nig - innovations ltd is a company with over 30 years experience in antibody production and immunoassay development .\nthese could be the most difficult words to hear for anyone who has come to tokyo with dreams of becoming an animator . production i . g ' s niigata studio started when one of the busiest key animators at i . g tatsunoko , koji komurakata , was asked to return to niigata and live with his folks 15 years ago . when komurakata made up his mind and told mitsuhisa ishikawa that he was actually packing and going back , ishikawa asked him to come up to the rooftop of the company building . ishikawa then asked him ,\nwould you like to continue working for i . g in niigata ?\nthe first time i saw this movie i thought , \u201cwell this is probably the end of my life as an animation director\u201d . ( this was in response to the movie for the trailer we watched , the trailer really was insane ) so while i said i thought that tarantino was crazy . mamoru oshii is way more crazy than that . the first time i saw it i was convinced that as an animation producer my life was done , the second time i saw it i thought there might be something there , and on the third time i thought this is going to fly .\nso , as a tribute to their works , we have compiled a list of anime that production i . g ( as the prime contractor ) handled without sub - contractors . to quote sengoku basara ' s masamune date : are you ready , guys ? here we go !\nghost in the shell s . a . c . solid state society 3d ( movie ) : animation production\nan animation production studio focused on creating films , television series , and other content for disney channels worldwide .\nair date in japan : july 7 ~ september 15 , 2011 format : 11 x 30 ' director : kanta kamei series composition / screenplay : taku kishimoto character design / chief animator supervisor : yu yamashita art director : ichiro tatsuda music : suguru matsutani animation : production i . g\nand finally i was convinced this was something , even though we were really busy , this was probably something we should do . so i said sorry guys you\u2019re going to get even busier and were going to do this . and i told him i would do it . and if you want to know what kind of director tarantino is i can tell you , i worked with him , \u201ccrazy\u201d .\nthank you for sharing your info . i really appreciate your efforts and i will be waiting for your further post thanks once again .\nhey there and thank you for your information \u2013 i have certainly picked up something new from right here . i did however expertise several technical issues using this website , since i experienced to reload the web site lots of times previous to i could get it to load correctly . i had been wondering if your web hosting is ok ?\ni am so excited to be here , i love american culture , american ladies and american food , but i need chopsticks to eat . also american baseball , but maybe the co rockies could use some japanese players . i\u2019d like to see japanese players . thank you .\nthks for the the great article about anime i learnt alot from your article i have been dying to know about how anime is made .\nto maximize their effectiveness , color cases should be printed in color . in july 2006 , mitsuhisa ishikawa wondered how he could further enhance the success and visibility of his animation production company headquartered in tokyo , production i . g . for the year ended may 2006 , production i . g . had sales of 5 , 439 million yen ( $ 47 . 3 million ) , operating profit of 404 million yen ( $ 3 . 5 million ) , and 184 employees . its recent film innocence : ghost in the shell 2 competed at cannes film festival in 2004 , and the company had gone public in december 2005 . these were no small accomplishments for a japanese animation production company . indeed , despite the global success of japanese animation , the industry was fragmented with about 430 animation production companies and dominated by distributors - - tv stations , movie distributors , dvd distributors and advertising agencies , which held the lion ' s share of content copyrights . distributors controlled the funding and contracted the production out to animation production companies . as a result , most of the latter were small companies laboring in obscurity . as such , no japanese animation production company came even close to the size of walt disney co . : in 2005 disney had revenues of $ 32 billion , whereas toei animation , the largest animation production company in japan , had revenue of only 21 billion yen ( $ 175 million ) . to ishikawa ' s mind , one of the key decisions concerned the mix of the\ncontents garden\nthat his company should aspire to . should he increase the share of animation productions based on manga ( comics and print cartoons ) relative to original - productions ( i . e . animation stories created entirely by production i . g . ) ?\nhello ! i am making a short summary about animation at school , i was just wondering if i could use some of the information you wrote down . i know it\u2019s rather silly to ask considering a lot of people have already taken most of the information without asking but consent is everything to me . on another note i really enjoyed your article !\nproduction i . g has four subsidiary companies , xebec , mag garden , wit studio and signal md , organized under a large holding firm known as i . g port . from 1997 - 2006 studio bee train was also a subsidiary . compare with rough draft studios , dr movie , sunwoo entertainment , digital e mation , gonzo and toon city . six other studios known for their cg animation blending . see also photography studio trans arts , the company ' s partner for various shows .\ni . g . farben\u2019s share capital in 1926 was 1 . 1 million reichsmarks ; its turnover increased from 1 . 2 billion reichsmarks in 1926 to 3 . 1 billion reichsmarks in 1943 .\ni\u2019m not sure where you are getting your info , but great topic . i needs to spend some time learning much more or understanding more . thanks for excellent information i was looking for this information for my mission .\nnaoyoshi shiotani has worked on many projects at i . g as an animator , animation director and director , attracting attention doing storyboard work on blood + before making his directorial debut with the award - winning tokyo marble chocolate , which was produced as part of the commemoration of production i . g\u2019s 20th anniversary . he\u2019s more recently been the director of both the psycho - pass tv series and movie , as well as the movie blood - c : the last dark amongst other projects . rui kuroki has been involved as an animation producer many notable i . g titles , including kuroko no basket , the recent ghost in the shell : arise pyrophoric cult as well as the aforementioned psycho - pass movie .\nhaha i didn\u2019t realize how much i\u2019d pushed back reading this post until i saw the time stamp on the comments . great job with this for sure , especially with all the details . i had a general idea of what was going on , but this guide definitely cleared up a lot of misunderstandings that i had about the process . i guess something that i\u2019m still a bit fuzzy on is the difference between different types of \u201cdirectors\u201d as they\u2019re translated , but i get the feeling that it\u2019s a bit more nuanced than that . i tend to notice this in shaft\u2019s works more , where shinbo is credited as \u76e3\u7763 , whereas you have someone else credited as \u30b7\u30ea\u30fc\u30ba\u30c7\u30a3\u30ec\u30af\u30bf\u30fc .\nsurprisingly even in - 99 some of the animation in production i . g is done as a traditional cel - animation . then the cels end up to the studio 7 , where they are being colored by hand . in japanese anime there are usually 350 colors , tv - and video - anime containing only 80 - 120 colors . then again , in full - length theater - distributed animation movies even 500 colors may be used . painting the cels is however a relatively slow process and thus expencive . especially in summer during the rainy season the paint - jars can become mouldy very easily . this phase of the production process is also paid less and the department consists of mostly women . the digital production environment getting stronger also in production i . g this line of work is becoming history , and soon after my visit the whole studio 7 is shut down .\nhopefully this post provided a detailed overview of the animation production process that goes into anime , along with a general description of pre and post production ! it\u2019s important to remember that this is a description of your average anime . the truth is , approaches vary significantly between studios , production companies and directors . but i hope this gives a solid idea of some of the staff and production processes that are used . if you notice any errors in the post , can contribute any more detail on anything , or have any questions , please comment ! in any case , i\u2019d like to hear people\u2019s thoughts and experiences on the topic .\nproduction i . g noted that its xebec subsidiary studio already produces several television series based on mag garden manga such as elemental gelade . production i . g has 14 original works and 64 animated versions for which it retains the copyrights . for its part , mag garden has created 106 original manga works which have collectively sold 26 million volumes . mag garden has financed the animation for eight of the manga titles . in particular , the aria series has sold 3 million manga volumes and 300 , 000 dvds . adv manga once imported several titles from mag garden , but mag garden ' s titles have since been relicensed , notably to tokyopop .\nair date in japan : october 13 , 2001 ~ march 30 , 2002 format : 26 x 30 ' director : masatsugu arakawa original character design : suzuka yoshida animation character design : miyako yatsu music : toshihiko sahashi producers : daisuke kawakami , katsuji morishita , tomoko takahashi produced by : fuji tv / production i . g\nman , that was one hell of a list . anyway , we hope that production i . g will continue producing great - looking , high - quality series for the years to come . and if you ' ve loved any anime produced by this studio , feel free to have your say in the comments section !\ni used to instruct people before , but i am not good at teaching . i would show them the sample answer and say , ' this is the way to do it , ' but i can ' t really give the reason for it . it might be because i draw as my intuition tells me , not reason . those people who left i . g to explore other opportunities sometimes tell me , ' now , after three years , i think i understand what you meant . ' it is really hard to teach how to draw . now when i yell , ' you ' re fired ! get out ! ' my staff would reply , ' i see , then shall i take your desk to the roof top for you ? ' no one takes me seriously ,\n( lol ) says kise , as he cheerfully talks about conversations among his staff at studio 2 . his cheerfulness seems to represent the spirit of studio 2 .\nawesome blog about animation . to know more details about animation and video production please feel free to visit brandepix blog . urltoken\ni\u2019m not sure if this is a format issue or something to do with internet browser compatibility but i thought i\u2019d post to let you know . the layout look great though ! hope you get the issue solved soon . many thanks\ncan someone help me figure something out ? okay i am 15 and i want to do the drawing for anime\u2019s . what exactly would is that profession called ? how should i start training to become this ? i practice everyday drawing naruto shippuden characters , but i cant help but feel im behind on learning and training . what should i start doing to prepare to draw anime . so can someone tell me how do i start to prepare for my career . and also do you think i should move to japan to work when im order ? i know ill have to learn the language and everything . but drawing anime like naruto shippuden is my dream ill do anything to accomplish it . thanks\nnow he\u2019s gone , i don\u2019t know why and till this day , sometimes i cry he didn\u2019t even say goodbye he didn\u2019t take the time to lie .\nwhen asked what challenges production i . g faced in the production of these sequences , morishita replied ,\nit was a very unique experience . when we were told to change even the slightest things ( eg . the color of the hair ) , it wasn ' t made aware that we needed to start all over again . in that sense , we had some interesting exchanges especially regarding the retakes . kill bill is quentin ' s work , and we highly respected everything he wanted from us . we had experienced so much throughout the one year of production , but we had set out to make a good production and this drove us to go beyond the call of duty .\n[ cgn ]\nthanxxxxxx ! ! ! ! , ive been dying to find this out . btw i\u2019ve looked at dozens of articles on the production of anime and yours is by - far the most informative . nice job\nbut what about consistency ? while emphasis on this varies from production to production , in general it is a good idea to make sure your characters look the same from one key animator\u2019s portion to the next . this is handled by an animation director .\nawesome blog . thanks for sharing it . to know more details about animation production company feel free to visit brandepix blog . urltoken\nas i said tarantino as a director is insane . after we watch this i\u2019d like to say a couple words about mamoru oshii the director in that context .\ni wanna be a anime tor\u2026\u2026how be a anime tor can u tech me .\nthis is the best article i\u2019ve read regarding the animation process . thank you .\nbang bang , i shot you down bang bang , you hit the ground bang bang , that awful sound bang bang , i used to shoot you down .\ni . g . farben was a german limited company that was a conglomerate of eight leading german chemical manufacturers , including bayer , hoechst and basf , which at the time were the largest chemical firms in existence .\ntokyo \u2013 not downhearted by the lackluster global response to paramount\u2019s live action adaptation of its cult animation , leading japanese cartoon firm production i . g . is to produce a new \u201cghost in the shell\u201d anime . the directors are kenji kamiyama , who has worked on several installments of the \u201cghost in the shell\u201d sf franchise , and shinji [ \u2026 ]\nproduction i . g has never allowed itself to slack despite its extensive history , and throughout its three decades , it has continued to produce unique anime that often subverts expectations we have of the medium here in the west . undoubtedly , if you look at the anime featured on this list you\u2019ll see an artistic quality that\u2019s very distinctive to production i . g , and we here at honey\u2019s anime are all too excited to see that quality continue for many more decades . with such an extensive library , there\u2019s bound to be some anime you think deserve an honorable mention that we couldn\u2019t fit into our top ten , let us know what you think deserves a nod in the comments down below .\nyep , you read that right . on the first floor of their offices in west tokyo , not far from the ghibli museum , production i . g run a restaurant . named campus musashino after the city in which it\u2019s located , the restaurant serves up pizza , pasta and other italian food , as well as coffee , beer and wine .\nkazuchika kise , who was a key animator at an animation studio in osaka , met mitsuhisa ishikawa , at the time a production staff member at tatsunoko production , for the first time when they both worked in the production of the tv anime future police urashiman ( 1983 ) . later , kise made his debut as animation supervisor for another tv series , red photon zillion ( 1987 ) , produced at tatsunoko production branch , which later became i . g . this led to his joining the production , as an animation supervisor , of the feature film patlabor : the movie , released in 1989 .\nno one thought patlabor would be a success , so i was planning to return to osaka after that production .\nnevertheless , to everyone ' s surprise , it turned out to the contrary and kise was to stay at i . g . gradually , the staff grew in number , and they needed more space , so they decided to divide the studio into two . this was the beginning of the studio 2 .\nwe worked on separate projects ranging in various length of time . takayuki goto led studio 1 . and we at studio 2 did mostly theatrical features . that ' s how it was split up ,\nsays kise , looking back at the time when studio 2 was founded ."]}
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745 - 3000 .\nthe press box version of a classic french dip with thinly sliced slow roasted prime rib & provolone cheese served on a toasted hoagie with au jus add grilled onions or mushrooms for $ 0 . 50 each\nsingapore sports hub is working with the singapore police force on crime prevention measures against online purchase scams . you may call the anti - scam helpline at 1800 - 722 - 6688 or go to urltoken for scam - related advice .\nsummer hours ( may 27 through labor day ) : effective 5 / 27 / 18 through labor day , the fox theatre box office will not be open on non - event days . all 313 presents events , including those performing at the fox theatre , are available for purchase at the little caesars arena xfinity box office located a 1 / 4 mile north on woodward , adjacent to the chevrolet entry northeast .\nmixed martial artist mcgregor , the reigning ufc lightweight champion and former ufc featherweight champion , has never taken part in a professional boxing match , but switches sports at the peak of his powers and will be determined to cause an upset .\nyou can only find our signature burger here at the press box ! it ' s a half - pound patty with pickles , shredded american cheese , hickory sauce & mayo on a toasted bun . we recommend no substitutions !\nand , what about a camera deck ? many , many teams rely on a camera deck to video the game to assess what the team does well and what it needs work on . the typical camera deck is mounted on top of the press box with a \u201cship\u2019s ladder\u201d access from the inside of the main press box . this camera deck will have a perimeter handrail system as well as a mesh or \u201cfence\u201d material which meets the 4\u201d sphere criteria .\nplease note : beginning friday , april 6 2018 , the fox theatre box office will no longer be available for the first day on sales for events at little caesars arena , dte energy music theatre , meadow brook amphitheatre or michigan lottery amphitheatre at freedom hill . we encourage guests who wish to purchase tickets the first day they are on sale for any of these venues to visit the little caesars arena xfinity box office located just off woodward avenue , adjacent to the chevrolet entry northeast .\nwe ' ve done extensive research when it comes to all of the graphics providers available and boxout sports is by far the best in functionality , user - interface , design and customer service . they ' re the industry standard . aaron horvath , digital platform manager university of notre dame\nserved with ranch or blue cheese dressing & celery . tossed in your choice of press box signature , bbq , buffalo , garlic parm , teriyaki , asian or naked 1 / 2 lb . $ 6 . 00 or full lb . $ 9 . 00\nwell , a press box or sports announcer\u2019s booth really gets used 5 to maybe 15 times a year , depending on the sport . the rest of the year \u2013 well , it gets no attention , no heat , no cooling , really no tlc at all . yet , it is exposed to the rain , snow , sun , humidity , the silent wear and tear of the weather , and of course , curious students after hours who could be curious , or vandals desiring to start a fire . yet , i know no school has money to maintain anything .\nif you decide after the completion of your sale that you want to change your ticket delivery option , please contact sports hub tix at 3158 7888 to make the request . kindly note that a $ 3 reprint fee per ticket , in addition to any standard ticket delivery costs , will apply for this change .\nboxout sports has added another level of engagement to our social media accounts . after doing the research , we realized boxout was a perfect solution for us . the graphics have been extremely well - received by our athletes , coaches and fans and we highly recommend boxout . mike murakami , director of social media creighton university athletics\ncharbroiled bone - in wings . served with ranch or blue cheese dressing & celery . sauces : press box signature , bbq , buffalo , garlic parm , teriyaki , asian or naked 5 wings for $ 7 . 00 , 10 wings for $ 11 . 00 or 15 wings for $ 15 . 00\nbut , done well , the press box will function as desired . we need to focus on fireproofing and low maintenance . a metal , steel or aluminum building will not warp , can deal better with temperature changes and moisture , will not burn , and comes with a 20 - year warranted exterior finish .\nyes , it is important to provide your personal details so that we can assist you if you have questions about your booking or when we need to contact you for any changes or cancellation to the event . please see our privacy policy . if you have selected to receive marketing material from the venue then you may also receive updates from time to time from sports hub .\nlittle caesars arena xfinity box office hours : event days : 9 : 30 a . m . through 30 minutes before the event conclusion . monday - saturday : 9 : 30 a . m . - 6 p . m . sunday : open only on game and event days from 9 : 30am \u2013 30 minutes before end of event .\nfor designer shruti chaudhari , head architect , chrysalis studio , the inspira tion for designing an industrial - look pub are new york lofts and the city ' s meatpacking district . \u201cthe industrial look is a global trend and influence . t he trend has been around for many years in man hattan and soho , for instance , \u201c says chaudhari , who has designed the sbx sports and music caf\u00e9 in marathahalli .\nwhen the page says the event has ended , it means the event organiser decided no further end - users can be redirected the site . the event organiser has full control of the queue . the reason is unknown to singapore sports hub , but in most cases , the sale of an event is ended when the tickets or products are sold - out or sale for the event has come to its published end time . \u200b\nmy first conclusions \u2013 this structure must be low maintenance and able to \u201ctake care of itself\u201d . and , it better be fireproof if only to keep the insurance rates down and most likely needs to be ada compliant . and , with the current building codes , the day when the local kiwanis club can build a press box \u2013 well maybe , sadly , those days are done .\nhistoric ( boxing ) gyms in what were working - class communities are where boxing legends are made . one of the most popular in london is box clever , a makeshift gym in a multi - storey car park by ladbroke grove , in west london . no tantalising fragrance here . it smells of sweat , rubber mats and the cold . when i want to sweat i come here .\nplease note : game day hours are from 10 a . m . to 1 / 2 hour after the end of the game . secondary box office windows on brush street open two hours prior to game time and are open on game days only . there are \u201cadvanced ticket\u201d windows open on witherell street up to 30 minutes after each home game . the designated windows are \u201ca4 and a5\u201d on witherell street .\nthis project was part of my third year design studio and was also submitted for the future of india design competition where it was short - listed . the current proposal , suggests the construction of a sports hall within a small park near tanner street , bermondsey , south - east london . accommodation includes two outdoor tennis courts and an underground main and ancillary hall , convertible to suit different user needs and activities from a variety of sport games public events and exhibitions . the . . .\nyes , there are dedicated areas for accessible seating and these can be purchased by contacting us at 3158 7888 or visiting our singapore indoor stadium box office . in order to ensure that all patrons requiring these tickets have an opportunity to buy them , we can accommodate 1 wheelchair space and 1 companion seat . we will attempt to locate additional family and friends in the nearest available seating . normal ticket limits set by the promoter for the event apply .\nif you selected pah , you can print another copy of your ticket from your email confirmation . however if you are worried that someone might find it and attempt to use it , please contact us to get a replacement ticket issued with a new barcode . if you did not select pah tickets please contact sports hub tix customer service at 3158 7888 . you will need your transaction details in order for us to trace the booking . a reprint charge of $ 3 per ticket will apply for all replacement tickets .\nwhen a queue is paused , everyone will be kept in the queue as there will be no one redirecting to the site . the event organiser has full control of pausing / resuming the queue , and may do so for business or technical reasons . the specific reason is not known to singapore sports hub and we cannot answer your inquiries why . please simply wait patiently until the event organiser resumes the flow , as you will maintain the same queue number upon the event organiser resuming the progress of the queue . \u200b\nreasonable people can differ about whether fox sports 1\u2019s design decision is a good one . it\u2019s true that there are never three outs during a team\u2019s half inning ; once you get a third out , that half of the inning is over . however , i\u2019d argue ( and did last night ) that not showing the third out as a circle to be filled in suggests that there are only two outs , and not three , in a batting team\u2019s half of the inning . ( if there weren\u2019t empty circles to be filled in , implying a maximum number , it would offend me less . )\nhello , we are very sorry to hear you feel that way and will be in touch directly about your cancelation . when building the monthly assortments there are often a couple smaller items included as we add accessories and snacks on occasion throughout the year . our hoops box includes name brand and basketball specialty brand products every month so along with snacks and smaller accessories there is a solid retail value of quality products each month . again , we are sorry to hear of your displeasure and our team will review carefully as we always aim to improve our boxes .\nadditional security measures have been implemented at the singapore sports hub to be in compliance with the current licensing requirements for events . as these measures are expected to significantly increase the time taken to gain entry into events at the national stadium and singapore indoor stadium , we would like to encourage all patrons to : \u2022 arrive at least 1 hour before event start time \u2022 for quick security clearance , bring only what you need \u2022 to reduce queuing time , there are \u2018express lanes\u2019 for those without bags \u2022 bags exceeding 35cm x 20cm x 30cm will not be allowed into the venue we seek your understanding for the enhanced security measures , in the interest of everyone\u2019s safety .\nso , what do the teams need ? despite the lack of use each year these darned buildings get cold and get hot , and often have their windows open so everyone feels like they are part of the game . so , depending on location they need heat and a / c . now , these two teams are competitors and the coaches depend on comments from observers from the press box . so , we need a space for the home team with a dividing wall for the away team and because these sections can be noisy , we may well need a space between each for the press to have a bit of peace so they can do their work .\nnext , the platter arrived ; the kebabs were well - cooked but the portions were way too stingy . we wanted to try our hand at pool but couldn\u2019t as it was occupied . despite its large space , sbx has only three bar games \u2014 a pool table , a carrom board ( seriously ? ) and a foosball table .\ndisappointed , we ordered for jd buffalo wings ( rs 185 ) , and dum ka gosht ( r195 ) , tandoor naan ( r30 ) and rice ( r85 ) for the mains . the wings arrived soon , but it was mixed with chicken leg pieces . the dum gosht had three portions of mostly unpalatable meat . the naan was burnt and tough . it became clear : low prices , small portions would mean more orders . not quite , especially with the food quality . the sizzling walnut chocolate fudgy brownie with vanilla ice cream ( r175 ) , helped sweeten things a bit .\nat : neptune magnet mall , third floor , ganesh nagar , lal bahadur shastri road , bhandup ( w ) .\nsbx didn\u2019t know we were there . the guide reviews anonymously and pays for its meals .\ndesign informs every aspect of our lives . this column aims to capture the changing and exciting face of indian design the industrial look has become a go - to design choice for edgy pubs and eateries in bangalore\na distressed wooden floor . rug ged - looking bar stools . a high , dark ceiling , criss - crossed with pipes and wires . lots of unpolished metal . and a quirky feature or two that looks casually thrown in \u00ad certainly not something the designer spent two weeks in hong kong looking for ( which is often the case ) .\nthese are some of the staples of the distressed , industrial look currently all the rage among bangalore pubs and breweries . while it would be stupid to claim that all of them look like copies of each other \u00ad or even that all of them use the elements mentioned above \u00ad it is true that the industrial look has some features in common , along with a grungy , edgy vibe .\ninspired by new york restaurants in areas where factories and warehouses were converted into eateries and pubs , the look started working its way to india in the past 3 - 4 years . in bangalore , the first popular hangout to sport the look was the gastropub monkey bar , which opened on wood street in mid - 2012 . it sported a distinctly distressed look with its exposed red - brick walls , quirky light fixtures , a wood floor made of discarded railway sleepers , and a high ceiling .\n\u201ca pub ' s design dictates what kind of place it ' s going to be \u00ad the way people will perceive and use your space . it ' s not about throwing a few pretty things together ; the look of the place decides its vibe . you can offer the same food and drink in a different setting , and it would have a completely different energy , \u201c says manu chandra , executive chef and partner , monkey bar , sitting at monkey bar indiranagar , a space designed by jatin hukkeri of wad ( workroom for architecture + design ) .\nchandra wanted the space to exude a high energy vibe , be edgy and yet warm , and wanted to replicate the classic pub look \u00ad dark green window frames , lots of wood and enamel , lots of lightbulbs \u00ad and have slight nautical touches , a concept that comes through in the porthole - sized windows at monkey bar , indiranagar . in fact , many of the features used in both the pubs were sourced from ship - breaking yards and auctions in coastal towns .\ncopyright and trade mark notice \u00a9 owned by or licensed to times of india epaper . site best viewed in 1024 * 786 resolution\nabout us | advertise with us | terms of use | privacy policy copyright \u00a9 2010 bennett , coleman & co . ltd . all rights reserved . site best viewed in 1024 * 786 resolution\nhave no fear ! we ' ll tell you when it ' s here .\nmin 10 characters . cratejoy or the seller may contact you about your review .\nif necessary , your review will be assessed by a moderator before it is live .\ncheap items and totally not cool to a real basketball player . why would i want sneaker odor eater items or gum that has artificial sugar i ' m a kid that wants fun stuff ! cancelled\nthis was a christmas gift for my son and he loved it ! great variety for price paid .\nbaseball , softball , basketball , hockey , football & soccer boxes customized for kids of all ages .\neach month our boxes include a customized assortment of training aids , gear , accessories & other fun sport specific swag along with a monthly tip card to encourage your athlete to practice more and improve their skills .\nking\u2019s buildings house ( reception ) : mon - fri : 8 . 30am - 10pm\nedinburgh university students ' association is a charity ( sc015800 ) and a company limited by guarantee ( sc429897 ) registered in scotland .\nthese products are examples of what ' s been included in past chests . boxes are changed up every 3 months and we guarantee premium gear from premium brands .\nearn $ 20 off your next fanchest when you a refer a friend and they make their first purchase . and they ' ll get $ 10 off their first order !\nnow just sit back and relax ! we\u2019ll shoot you a message when a friend you referred makes their first purchase on fanchest . com .\nwant to earn more points ? check out our rewards program to learn more .\nmayweather , who holds a perfect 49 - 0 fight record and won 12 world titles across five weight divisions , is considered one of the greatest pound - for - pound fighters boxing has ever seen . he retired in 2015 , having successfully defended his wbc , wba ( super ) and the ring welterweight titles against andre berto .\nhaving begun his ufc career in 2012 , mcgregor has competed at featherweight , lightweight and welterweight , and became the first ufc fighter to hold two titles at two different weights simultaneously .\ncan the charismatic conor mcgregor , so formidable in the octagon , make the switch to the ring and create history ? what will it mean for mayweather ' s legacy - one of the greatest fighters of all time but coming out of retirement and facing a man at the very top of his game ? it ' s set to be a huge night in las vegas - one you won ' t want to miss .\nthe cost of the event will be \u00a319 . 95 / \u20ac24 . 95 across all forms of booking up until midnight friday 25 august . from then on the cost will still be \u00a319 . 95 / \u20ac24 . 95 if bookings are made via remote control and online , but will cost \u00a324 . 95 / \u20ac29 . 95 if booked via the phone . please note an additional \u00a32 / \u20ac2 booking fee still applies if bookings are made via a telephone agent . cable customers please contact your operator for booking information .\nminimum mac requirements intel core duo 1 . 5ghz with a minimum of 1gb memory\nselect add app to download . once the app has downloaded , you can find it by selecting my apps in your home screen .\nurltoken ; 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air suites and patios .\nthis 70 , 000 + square - foot , 5 , 000 seat field house is home to the televised advocare invitational and can be fitted for basketball , volleyball , gymnastics , cheer & dance and more .\nthe visa athletic center is home to multiple national championships held throughout the year as well as host of health and fitness expos for various rundisney race weekends .\nthe softball diamondplex is home to fastpitch softball , slowpitch softball and youth baseball events held throughout the year , featuring six fields with fences set at 305 ft .\nwith 10 clay courts including a 1 , 000 - seat centre court stadium , the tennis complex is a serene tribute to a sport that thrives on the ultimate combination of power and finesse .\nwith state - of - the - art surfaces and equipment , the track and field complex is a premier training facility and host to multiple national meets , including the aau club championships .\nand explosive / plyometric movements . we offer fun , social , safe and energising training sessions that will\nleaders in the field . we will help you achieve the goals and body that you want through a range of exercise and training types .\nif you want to lose weight , increase or improve strength , body tone , fitness or learn a new sport , a personal training package is the fastest and most accurate way to do this .\ni don ' t like gyms , but a boxing gym is different - it gives you a buzz and the men are real . it ' s sweat , swearing , torture , pure adrenaline . it ' s refreshingly unfancy .\nyou are able to select for your preferred category and section ( subject to availability ) for all events . our ticketing system will allocate the next available seats at your point of transaction to accelerate the booking process . seat selection is available through the \u2018pick your own ( pyo ) \u2019 seat functionality , which is only available for events where event organisers have given their consent .\nthe recommended browsers are internet explorer 10 + , firefox : 27 + , google chrome : 34 + or safari : 7 + .\nrules vary between events , venues and promoters . please refer to the ticket information on the event details page for prices and ages for children requiring tickets .\nthis is a fast , easy and free option . you may opt for the print - at - home tickets , which are printed out at the comfort of your house , with no extra charge and your tickets will be delivered to your email address immediately .\nregular mail is $ 1 . 50 per order . this option is available for singapore addresses only .\nregistered mail is $ 3 . 00 per order . this option is available for singapore addresses only .\ncourier service is $ 15 . 00 per order . as tickets will be delivered during office hours please ensure you provide a day time address where someone is available to sign for the delivery .\noutlet pickup is $ 0 . 50 per order . pick up your tickets from any of our authorised agents prior to the event . pick up location excludes singpost outlets .\nif your preferred section is unavailable at the time of your purchase , the system will automatically allocate you the next available seat in the same price category . in the event where the seat in the same price category is unavailable , the system will automatically assign the next available seat in the next price category .\nafter your successful online transaction you will receive an email confirmation to the email address submitted during your booking . please ensure that the email has not gone to your \u201cspam\u201d or \u201cjunk mail\u201d folder .\na print - at - home ( pah ) ticket is the fastest and most convenient way to receive your tickets . it is an electronic ticket that is sent to you via email as a pdf attachment . each ticket contains a unique barcode that can only be scanned at the venue once . please ensure you print one copy of each attachment if you buy more than one ticket at a time . you simply print the ticket out on a4 paper and present it at the venue for entry . see a sample print - at - home ticket .\ni selected \u201cvenue collection\u201d as my delivery method . how do i collect my tickets ?\nplease bring your credit card used for the transaction along with a photo id that matches the name on your credit card and your booking confirmation number .\n\u200bwe are not sure when you will be travelling to singapore for an event or how long your tickets will take in the mail to get to you . so to ease this pressure , we offer international customers the delivery options of print - at - home and venue collection . this will ensure that you don ' t have any hassles with potential mail delays .\nyes , you can . however , you will have to present the following items .\n1 . an authorisation letter completed and signed by the credit card holder . 2 . a photocopy of the credit card holder\u2019s id . 3 . a photocopy of credit card ( front & back ) used to purchase the tickets .\nplease wait patiently until the event goes on sale . when the event goes on sale , a random queue number will be assigned to you , along with everyone who are also waiting . \u200b\nfor people who arrive to the queue prior to the event goes on sale , a randomized queue number will be assigned at the time that the event opens for sale . therefore , there is no advantage for anyone , who can utilize speedy automatic scripts , bots or scalping software . \u200b\ni clicked the ' buy ' button at x o ' clock sharp . how are there so many queue numbers ahead of me ?\nin the internet era , there is no such concept of\nx o ' clock sharp .\nthere are many factors affecting access latency to world - wide - web . comparing to in - person waiting where you can see the crowd ahead of you , online you simply cannot see the crowd anymore . \u200b\neach end - user is given a specific time limit for your queue number , which is determined by the event organizer . if you miss your turn , you will need re - enter the queue and wait again . \u200b\nthe queue system said\nit ' s your turn ,\nbut i only see a blank page and am redirected back to the queue again . what has happened ?\nwhen this situation happens , there might be technical issues occurring to the website you are accessing . please continue to wait until the site owner resolve the problems . we thank you for your patience . \u200b\u200b\ni need to change to another device or wireless network . will i lose my place in the queue ?\n\u200b\u200bwhen you are still waiting in the queue , you can copy your waiting page url , which identifies you as an individual . you can then use this same url from another device without losing your place . please be aware that you must not use this technique to share your queue number with others . the system will reject an already used queue number , so you or the party you shared with will not be allowed into the site . \u200b\nwhen you have been through the queue you will arrive at the destination site . here a cookie will be stored in your browser to verify that you actually have been redirected via the queue . therefore you must ensure that your browser accepts cookies from the destination site , so you don ' t end up in the queue again . \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\nyou will not lose your place in line if you close your browser or if your phone is in sleep mode . our solution does not depend on sessions , but the queue information is included in the url and the cookies . however , please note that you have a limited amount of time to access the transaction site once your turn is up . \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\ni encountered an error or technical issue during my purchase and / or never received a purchase confirmation . can you help ?\n\u200b\u200bplease call us at + 65 6653 8900 or email us at contactus @ urltoken .\nno refunds or exchanges are allowed once the transaction is confirmed , unless an event is cancelled or postponed .\ni selected mail but my tickets have not arrived . what should i do ?\nplease proceed to the customer care counter at singapore indoor stadium , which is located in the foyer of the administration office underneath the overhead bridge of the east entrance .\ncharging of a booking fee is a worldwide practice by ticketing services companies to help reinvest in technology development for our ticketing system to continually add features and functionality .\nit is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the full terms and conditions of sale and entry prior to arriving at the event .\nyou may proceed to the nearest information counter to file a report and turn the lost property in . our information counters are located at the following venues :\ni have lost my belongings . how do i know if it was retrieved ?\nyou may make an enquiry by completing our online form or approaching the nearest information counter listed below for assistance .\nalternatively , you may also contact our customer care team at + 65 6653 8900 .\nupon locating your lost property , our customer care team will advise you on the designated storage location for the retrieval of your item . please be informed that you will need to bring along a valid photo identification card when claiming the item .\n313 presents utilizes a random number ticket drawing for concert and show on - sales . the random number draw is used to determine the first person in line for the public on - sale .\nnumbered tickets will be handed out to customers in line beginning at 9 : 15 a . m .\nto receive a numbered ticket , you must be in line by 9 : 30 a . m .\nfans not in line by 9 : 30 a . m . are not eligible for the random number drawing and will be queued behind the last ticketed customer\na place in line does not guarantee you a ticket . all purchases are based on availability\nevent days : 9 : 30 a . m . through 30 minutes before the event conclusion . monday - saturday : 9 : 30 a . m . - 6 p . m . sunday : open only on game and event days from 9 : 30am \u2013 30 minutes before end of event .\nevent days : 10 a . m . through 30 minutes before the event conclusion .\nwinter hours ( labor day through may 26 ) : monday - saturday : 10 a . m . - 5 : 30 p . m ."]}
{"id": 53907, "summary": [{"text": "kentucky central life insurance company ( kcl ) was one of the largest life insurance companies in the united states , writing policies in 49 states and the district of columbia until its collapse in 1993 .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "at the time of the collapse kentucky central had over $ 43 billion in assets , making it the seventh largest insurance collapse in united states history , and at the time the largest business collapse in kentucky history . ", "topic": 33}], "title": "kentucky central insurance company", "paragraphs": ["for kentucky central life & accident insurance company , anchorage , kentucky , 1935 .\nhome herald - post collection kentucky central life & accident insurance company , anchorage , kentucky , 1935 .\nkentucky central life & accident insurance company , anchorage , kentucky , 1935 . : : herald - post collection\nkentucky central life insurance company , appellant , v . don w . stephens , commissioner of the kentucky department of insurance , appellee . kentucky central life insurance company , appellant , v . don w . stephens , commissioner of the kentucky department of insurance , appellee .\nbut the webbs also were central figures in the dissolution of kentucky central life insurance co . in the 1990s .\nthe office of insurance assumed control of kentucky central in february 1993 and the company entered liquidation in 1994 .\ncentral bank insurance agency inc is a public business and is considered small . central bank insurance agency inc is located in lexington , ky . central bank insurance agency inc is located in lexington , ky .\nthe kentucky department of insurance , acting as liquidator for kentucky central , had alleged professional negligence by deloitte & touche in auditing kentucky central ' s financial reports . the claim stated that the accounting firm , which had served as kentucky central ' s accountant for 23 years , allowed kentucky central directors to engage in reckless practices that ran the company into the ground .\nthe owners of kentucky central life insurance co . ' s voting stock are planning to elect a new board o\nr . glenn jennings , deputy liquidator , on behalf of martin j . koetters , executive director , office of insurance , and as liquidator of kentucky central life insurance company\nmore than $ 40 million has been released to former agents and other creditors by the kentucky central life insurance company estate . the distribution on august 11 included $ 9 million in deferred compensation to about 650 former kentucky central agents .\nin 1992 , united trust acquired universal guaranty life insurance company . today , universal guaranty holds all of the company\u2019s insurance policies .\nfletcher has been trying to link beshear to a scandal involving the kentucky central life insurance company , perhaps hoping to deflect criticsm from his own ethical problems .\nfind 33 listings related to central bank insurance in lexington on yp . com . see reviews , photos , directions , phone numbers and more for central bank insurance locations in lexington , ky .\nthe kentucky department of insurance has reached a $ 23 million settlement with deloitte & touche llp , ending a lawsuit the state brought against the accounting firm for its dealings with the now - defunct kentucky central life insurance co .\ninvestments in property and casualty insurance , broadcasting , citrus groves and a hotel . kcl ' s subsidiaries were mid - central investment co . , inc . , bluegrass broadcasting company , inc . , wvlk radio , inc . , kentucky central television , inc . , kentucky central insurance company , kentucky national insurance company , brevard groves , inc . , m - c realty , inc . , and wilkinson hotel enterprises , inc . kcl also owned a significant amount of commercial real estate .\ncommonwealth of kentucky , office of insurance p . o . box 517 frankfort , ky 40602\nkentucky central life insurance co . , which was based in lexington , was taken over by the state after its 1993 collapse . the department of insurance filed a number of lawsuits against parties involved with the insurer and has reclaimed about $ 227 million for policyholders , investors and shareholders of kentucky central .\nuniversal guaranty life insurance company formed in columbus , ohio in 1966 and sold individual life insurance policies to families throughout the midwest .\nformer headquarters of kentucky central life insurance company in anchorage , kentucky ; a two - story building with tile roof , manicured lawn , curving driveway , and flagpole . a sign above the door reads\nkentucky central life & acc . ins . co .\n, and a signpost with an arrow appears to point the way to louisville .\ngeorge nichols , iii , liquidator of kentucky central life insurance company v . robert w . crabtree , fayette circuit court , civil action no . 94 - ci - 0442 and george nichols , iii , liquidator of kentucky central life insurance company v . charlie murphy & murphy real estate , inc . , fayette circuit court , civil action no . 94 - ci - 0441\nr . glenn jennings , liquidator of kentucky central life insurance company v . webb properties , et al . , fayette circuit court , civil action no . 94 - ci - 00032 .\nget a quote in lexington , ky . call central bank insurance at ( 859 ) 253 - 8799 today .\nfredrick l . angst v . kentucky central life insurance company , et al . , united states district court , civil action no . 93 - 152 ( e . d . ky . ) .\nthe domiciliary state is the state in which an insurance company is incorporated or organized .\nto determine if a company uses credit information for private passenger automobile or homeowners insurance .\n\u2022 $ 1 . 9 million to sterling property recovery company , as assignee for lincoln national life insurance company , to cover kentucky central\u2019s responsibility for an office building mortgage . \u2022 $ 1 . 1 million to 50 other unsecured creditors .\nif you are not currently a central policyholder but are interested in learning more about central and our products , we encourage you to find a central agent in your area using the find an agent link .\nbrian luftman stands on property his company american farm investors manages in harrodsburg , kentucky .\n\u2022 $ 9 . 9 million to bondholders for the lexington festival market development . kentucky central guaranteed the bonds , and when the project failed , the bonds went into default . with the exception of interest , today\u2019s payment fulfills kentucky central\u2019s liability .\nmy parents also took out a kentucky central life insurance policy of $ 500 on me that was paid off on 4 / 18 / 1977 . how can i make claim on the policy\nr . glenn jennings , liquidator of kentucky central life insurance company v . mid - america bank of louisville and trust company , d / b / a bank of louisville and trust company , franklin circuit court , civil action no . 93 - ci - 001967 - ap - 011 .\nlocated in lexington , ky . , central bank & trust company offers commercial and retail banking , insurance , brokerage and trust services and products through more than 10 branches .\ngeorge nichols iii , liquidator of kentucky central life insurance company v . edwin f . schaeffer , jr . , et al . , franklin circuit court , civil action no . 93 - ci - 00196 - ap - 002 .\nin re kentucky central life insurance company , don w . stephens , in his capacity as liquidator v . wallace and martha wilkinson , franklin circuit court , civil action no . 93 - ci - 00196 - ap - 003 .\n5 . cash - as of december 31 , 2003 , kentucky central had cash on deposit in banks of $ 591 , 634 .\nkentucky central life insurance company v . bond management , inc . ; bruce e . burnett , barbara e . burnett , jordan plating , inc . , farmers bank and capital trust company , commonwealth of kentucky and new farmers national bank of glasgow , fayette circuit court , civil action no . 93 - ci - 1066 .\nthe webbs have filed a motion in liquidator of kentucky central life insurance company v . kentucky central life insurance company , franklin circuit court , civil action no . 93 - ci - 00196 , to lift the stay to permit them to file a lawsuit against the liquidator for alleged wrongful use of civil proceedings arising out of the liquidator ' s actions in count i of the guaranty case ( liquidator of kentucky central life insurance company v . r . dudley webb , et al . , franklin circuit court , civil action no . 94 - ci - 017 - ap - 12 ) and the bank of louisville case ( liquidator of kentucky central life insurance company v . mid - america bank of louisville and trust company , d / b / a bank of louisville and trust company , et al . , franklin circuit court , civil action no . 93 - ci - 001967 - ap - 11 ) . the liquidator is opposing the motion and believes there to be no merit to the underlying allegations .\nthe charge focuses on beshear ' s work for a law firm which represented kentucky central , a company that was forced to let go of 800 employees when it underwent liquidation .\n2 . basis of presentation - the accompanying financial statements of kentucky central life insurance company in liquidation are unaudited . the financial statements are presented generally in a format established by the national association of insurance commissioners (\nnaic\n) report on receiverships . the balance sheet has been prepared on a liquidating basis .\nin this insurance liquidation proceeding , the franklin circuit court approved the sale of kentucky central life insurance company ' s ( kcl ) assets , including the company ' s insurance business , and ordered kcl ' s liquidation . the current board of directors of kcl seeks reversal and remand upon the basis that the decision failed to comply with the kentucky insurer ' s rehabilitation and liquidation laws and was made in contravention of the constitutional rights of kcl and its shareholders . [ 1 ]\nan naic number is a five - digit number assigned to every insurance company by the naic ( national association of insurance commissioners ) . because each company has its own unique number , the naic number can be used to identify a particular company .\n\u2022 $ 16 . 5 million to state guaranty associations for support to the accounts of former kentucky central policyholders during a portion of the liquidation .\nreport a claim request insurance card get an insurance quote at heritage insurance , we are committed to providing the best service and overall satisfaction to our clients . we serve lexington , ky and surrounding counties .\nr . glenn jennings , liquidator of kentucky central life insurance company v . r . dudley webb , donald w . webb , and julie h . webb , franklin circuit court , civil action no . 94 - ci - 00017 - ap - 012\nnaic consumer alert : combining your insurance : just got engaged ? don ' t forget to talk about insurance . [ pdf - 122k ]\n\u2022 $ 2 . 1 million to lexington - fayette urban county government to fulfill kentucky central\u2019s joint and several liability agreement for the festival market project .\nif you are interested in becoming a central agent , please contact our marketing department .\ngeorge nichols iii , in his capacity as liquidator of kentucky central life insurance company , mid - central investments , inc . and m . c . realty , inc . v . wallace wilkinson , wallace ' s bookstores and wilkinson enterprises , inc . , franklin circuit court , civil action no . 93 - ci - 196 - ap - 005 .\nnew york & kentucky oil & mining company ( cumberland valley , kentucky ) - new york 1865 normal price : $ 295 . 00 our sales price : $ 250 . 00\nis this the same dudley webb that was involved in the kentucky central insurance collapse , or better know as\nthe kentucky enron ,\ni believe that dudley webb was from letcher county and is involved in\ncentrepointe\nproject - or are you just\npulling my leg .\nwhat is the name of the construction company ?\npursuant to krs 304 . 33 - 240 and in preparation for seeking a final order closing this matter , julie mix mcpeak , as liquidator of kentucky central life insurance company ( hereinafter\nliquidator\n) , hereby respectfully submits the unaudited financial statements of kentucky central life insurance company in liquidation ( hereinafter\nkcl\nor the\ncompany\n) as of december 31 , 2006 , prepared on a liquidating basis , and this twenty - eighth and comprehensive report to the court concerning the activities and transactions of the company from the date of the order of rehabilitation entered on february 12 , 1993 , to the present .\nfred burns v . george nichols , iii , in his capacity as liquidator of kentucky central life insurance co . and banker ' s trust co . , fayette circuit court , civil action no . 95 - ci - 1328 .\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 ?\namerican bankers best bank to work for 2016 . lexington . the horse capital of the world , home to the university of kentucky and the birthplace of central bank .\nmcpeak said the estate is taking steps to prepare and finalize the reimbursement to jefferson - pilot life insurance company for amounts owed to former policyholders of kentucky central for items such as additional expense charges and lower crediting rates on their account balances . the reimbursement will have the effect of making the policyholders whole for the limitations placed on the policies when kentucky central was placed in rehabilitation and for the five years subsequent to the transfer of the policies to jefferson - pilot .\nall policyholder inquiries should be made to price huston in the consumer protection and education division of the kentucky department of insurance at 502 . 564 . 6034 .\nadvertisement for the jefferson standard life insurance company in turner ' s north carolina almanac . raleigh , n . c . : times publishing company , 1917 . p 2 .\nocean steamship company of savannah ( issued to the central rail road and banking company of georgia ) - georgia 1882 normal price : $ 495 . 00 our sales price : $ 395 . 00\n\u201cwe were particularly pleased to be in a position to make the deferred compensation distribution , \u201d said julie mix mcpeak , kentucky office of insurance executive director and kentucky central liquidator . \u201cunder statute , these payments could not be made until other issues had been resolved , so we are very happy to have reached this point in the liquidation . \u201d\ncentral bank and trust co . , as trustee and executor v . mid - central investment co . , inc . , franklin circuit court , division i , no . 97 - ci - 1063 .\ncertificate of authority cancelled in texas due to liquidation in home state of kentucky .\nbut yates said louisville occupies a similar positon in kentucky as atlanta in georgia .\nkentucky fuel company 1890 - classic little girl vignette normal price : $ 249 . 95 our sales price : $ 199 . 95\nmr . webb also served on numerous civic boards , among them the kentucky economic development corp . , the central kentucky blood center , the kentucky horse park commission and fund for the arts . he was the primary founder of the lexington trolley company and the downtown lexington corp . he also served as chairman of the greater lexington chamber of commerce and as chairman of the fayette county democratic party .\ncar insurance is designed to help provide protection against damage , injury and liability arising from a collision . you want to ensure that you have enough coverage to protect yourself against comprehensive damage and disability , but not take on more auto insurance than you can comfortably afford . that\u2019s where we come in . as an independent insurance agency , heritage insurance has the ability to offer you the best car insurance products at the most competitive premiums .\nnew york central railroad company $ 864 , 000 bond - united states 1913 normal price : $ 189 . 95 our sales price : $ 149 . 95\nnew york central railroad company uncancelled $ 1000 gold bond - new york 1913 normal price : $ 250 . 00 our sales price : $ 195 . 00\nburksville kentucky oil and mining company - new york 1865 normal price : $ 295 . 00 our sales price : $ 250 . 00\nohio edison electric installation company - incorporated in kentucky 1883 normal price : $ 995 . 00 our sales price : $ 895 . 00\nbaltimore insurance company rare - maryland 1797 normal price : $ 1 , 695 . 00 our sales price : $ 1 , 395 . 00\na community bank serving central and western kentucky , with branches in 11 counties : caldwell , fayette , garrard , lincoln , logan , jessamine , madison , muhlenberg , pulaski , wayne and warren .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 heritage insurance agency all rights reserved \u00b7 for more information call 859 - 219 - 1122 \u00b7 email us licensed in kentucky , ohio , tennessee , indiana and florida .\nin addition to our home office in van wert , ohio , central operates four full - service regional offices .\nnew york central railroad company $ 1 , 000 , 000 bond - united states 1921 normal price : $ 189 . 95 our sales price : $ 149 . 95\n\u00a9 2001 - 2018 all rights reserved . the national organization of life & health insurance guaranty associations\nunited trust , inc . was incorporated in springfield , illinois and through its subsidiary , united trust assurance company , sold life insurance policies in illinois .\nkentucky central ins . co . v . bond management , inc . , burnett rentals no . 2 and bruce e . burnett , fayette circuit court , civil action no . 93 - ci - 1363 .\nin october of 1961 , the central regional office was established in van wert , ohio , to service agents throughout the midwest . in the same year , all america insurance company was incorporated and the central regional office sold the first all america policy to golfer jack nicklaus . the region ' s oldest agency is the purmort brothers agency in van wert , ohio , appointed in 1876 .\nugi corp . unilever united states , inc . union central life insurance co . union mutual fire insurance co . union pacific corp . unisource foundation united fire and casualty co . united parcel service united states automobile association united technologies corp . unitrin , inc . universal studios u . s . bancorp . u . s . borax , inc . usg corp . ust , inc . utica national insurance group back to top\nthough located in the same building as the home office in van wert , ohio , the central regional office is an autonomous operation serving the states of idaho , illinois , indiana , kentucky , ohio , michigan , and utah . the office is staffed by 70 employees , led by regional vice president patrick jackson . the central region is comprised of approximately 123 agents who write around $ 145 million in premiums , 34 percent commercial insurance and 66 percent personal insurance . the average written premium per agency is $ 1 . 2 million .\nloss and unearned premium claims . claims by policyholders , beneficiaries , and insureds arising from and within the coverage of and not in excess of the applicable limits of insurance policies and insurance contracts issued by the company , and liability claims against insureds which claims are within the coverage of and not in excess of the applicable limits of insurance policies and insurance contracts issued by the company , and claims of guaranty associations or foreign guaranty associations . notwithstanding the foregoing , the following claims shall be excluded from class 2 priority :\ncomplaints against an insurance company are not part of the complaint tally above if the insurance company served only as a third party administrator ( tpa ) , a company hired simply to administer the paperwork of a health plan . instead , they are included in the complaint record of the insurance company or hmo that hired the tpa . if a bonafide self - insured benefit plan hired the tpa , no complaint numbers are recorded as a part of the company / tpa ' s profile . neither are profiles available for self - insured plans , as such plans are regulated under federal law .\n2 . basis of presentation - the accompanying financial statements of kentucky central life insurance company ( in liquidation ) are unaudited . the balance sheet has been prepared on a modified liquidating basis , that is , assets have been reported at their estimated market value when known , otherwise , they are reported on the basis more particularly described herein . the financial statements are presented generally in a format established by the national association of insurance commissioners (\nnaic\n) report on receiverships .\n\u201che is ? \u201d she asked . \u201cwell , then , he\u2019s no good for kentucky . \u201d\n( 2 ) loss and unearned premium claims . claims by policyholders , beneficiaries , and insureds arising from and within the coverage of and not in excess of the applicable limits of insurance policies and insurance contracts issued by the company , and liability claims against insureds which claims are within the coverage of and not in excess of the applicable limits of insurance policies and insurance contracts issued by the company , and claims of guaranty associations or foreign guaranty associations . notwithstanding the foregoing , the following claims shall be excluded from class 2 priority :\nconfirmed complaints : the number of confirmed complaints closed against the company for the line of insurance and year indicated . a complaint is confirmed if the department receives information indicating that a company committed any violation of an applicable state insurance law or regulation , a federal requirement the department has authority to enforce or the term or condition of an insurance policy or certificate . a complaint is also confirmed if the complaint and company ' s response , considered together , suggest that the company was in error or that the complainant had a valid reason for the complaint .\nfranklin fire insurance company authentic stock certificate 1839 - ben franklin & early fire apparatus picture normal price : $ 129 . 95 our sales price : $ 99 . 95\nheritage insurance works to deliver cost - effective workers compensation coverage , which is a state - mandated program .\nwe offer insurance by phone , online and through independent agents . prices vary based on how you buy .\ncentral bank announces the promotions of david hake and erica parks june 28 , 2018 . lexington , ky \u2013 central bank chairman , president and ceo , luther deaton , jr . , has announced the promotion of david hake to vice president , technology services .\nthis giving spirit is a key reason that central bank is honored as one of the best places to work in kentucky on an annual basis . for more information about the bank and any of our services please call ( 859 ) 253 - 6222 , ( 800 ) 637 - 6884 or visit www . centralbank . com . central bank , member fdic .\nthe cvb isn\u2019t the only organization keeping an eye on comments about kentucky from the rest of the country .\nthe largest requested increase was 65 . 1 percent from the golden rule insurance company , which is owned by unitedhealthcare . that company does not offer plans on the state exchange . a spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment .\nfolder 108 : lakeland asylum ( central state hospital ) , lakeland , ky . , ( louisville , ky . ) , 1912 - 1913\nkentucky central ins . co . v . bruce e . burnett , barbara b . burnett , bond management , inc . and burnett rentals no . 2 , inc . , fayette circuit court , civil action no . 93 - ci - 1361 .\nthe following organizations rate insurance companies on their financial strength and stability . some of these companies charge for their services .\nnew york central railroad company $ 1 , 725 , 000 gold bond ( gold bond disclaimer legend stamp ) - high denomination 1938 normal price : $ 595 . 00 our sales price : $ 495 . 00\nthe state insurance commissioner filed suit in 1994 against the webbs to collect $ 108 . 9 million in loans they had received from kentucky central . the issue churned through the courts for years before out - of - court settlements were reached in 2005 , with donald webb settling his part of the lawsuit for $ 2 . 85 million and dudley webb for $ 4 million .\n4 . order of distribution - the order of distribution from the assets of the company ' s estate is set forth at krs 304 . 33 - 430 , prior to its amendment in 2000 . by its express terms , the statute applies and governs the priority of distribution of assets in any proceeding to liquidate an insurer pending on the effective date of the statute . even if adopted by kentucky central , the changes to the statute effectuated in 2000 would have no effect on the priority of distribution of the company ' s assets . accordingly , the order of distribution of kentucky central ' s assets is governed by the statute , as amended .\nthe liquidator , by court order , becomes the sole owner of the company ' s assets and administers the estate of the company .\n6 . kentucky corporation income tax refund claim - in august 1996 , m - c realty , inc . ( a kentucky central subsidiary ) and certain affiliates of m - c realty , inc . filed refund claims for corporate taxes paid to the commonwealth of kentucky for the 1991 - 94 tax years . the total amount of refunds sought was $ 1 , 132 , 166 . based on substantial uncertainty regarding collection of this amount , the liquidator withdrew these refund claims and asserted other refund claims for an overpayment of kentucky income taxes . the revised claim totals $ 217 , 349 at december 31 , 2006 . the liquidator is in the process of working with the kentucky department of revenue to resolve the refund claim .\nbut many kentucky counties only have one company offering health plans on the exchange . some counties have as many as six plans to choose from , both on and off the exchange .\ndetails : in the final days of 2011 , the private university of pikeville announced that it was in talks to join the state university system . former gov . paul patton , the university ' s president , said state funding for pikeville would lower student tuition and raise education levels deep in the eastern kentucky mountains . stumbo , the house speaker from nearby prestonsburg , said he liked the idea . advocates say southeastern kentucky \u2014 which includes some of the poorest u . s . counties \u2014 is largely ignored by the state ' s higher education system . while the state has eastern kentucky university , it ' s paradoxically in central kentucky ' s madison county , just 27 miles south of the university of kentucky in lexington .\nmy husband and i took out a $ 500 . 00 kentucky central life ins . policy on our son ( darrell brooks ) in the late 1970 ' s . the policy was paid until pd . off . we never knew anythin . . . read more\nkentucky is one of 13 states that operate its own health insurance exchange , a website where people can purchase discounted private insurance plans with the help of federal subsidies . republican gov . matt bevin plans to dismantle that state exchange , named kynect , by the end of this year . its plans and customers would be shifted to the federal exchange healthcare . gov .\ncharles s . cassis , brown , todd & heyburn , louisville , for kentucky cent . life ins . co .\nunited wireless telegraph company 1908 - early wireless radio company fraud normal price : $ 299 . 95 our sales price : $ 269 . 95\nassets not transferred to jp life remained with the company and have been liquidated by the executive director of the kentucky office of insurance ( formerly\ncommissioner of the kentucky department of insurance\n) who has been designated as the liquidator of the company . the liquidator is vested by operation of law with the title to all of the company ' s property , contracts , and rights of action , and may recover and reduce all such assets to possession and liquidate them in accordance with the terms of the order and applicable law . the court ordered the liquidator to liquidate the remaining assets of the estate as rapidly and economically as prudent . the assets of the company have been ( and will continue to be ) distributed in accordance with the priority established by applicable statute .\npolicies of an insolvent company are often transferred to a financially sound insurance company . if policies are not transferred to another company , the policies are continued and claims administered by either the guaranty associations or a third - party administrator ( tpa ) working on behalf of the associations . please contact the company / tpa listed below or the guaranty association in your state of residence for more information about your policy .\ncentral bank & trust co . was established on april 15 , 1938 . headquartered in lexington , ky , it has assets in the amount of $ 1 , 966 , 857 , 000 . its customers are served from 23 locations . deposits in central bank & trust co . are insured by fdic .\nthe business of insurance is affected with a public interest and the state has an important and vital interest either in the liquidation or reorganization of such a business . neither the insurance company nor policyholders have inviolate rights that characterize ordinary private contracts . the policyholders ' contracts as well as others with interest in the company , are subject to a reasonable exercise of state police power . we agree with kcl ' s statement that rehabilitation is preferable to liquidation , but this ideal cannot survive the trial court ' s measured finding that\n[ f ] urther attempts to rehabilitate kentucky central life would substantially increase the risk of loss to policyholders and creditors and would be futile .\none of the most common reasons critics of obamacare say the law is \u201ccollapsing\u201d is that insurers appear to be fleeing the affordable care act\u2019s health - insurance exchanges , or the state - based , online marketplaces where people can buy individual health - insurance policies .\nwhen considering the company ' s complaint index and ratio , be sure to review the company history information displayed below for recent acquisitions , mergers , or other events that may affect the figures displayed for this company .\nsave kentucky healthcare , a nonprofit started by former democratic gov . steve beshear to advocate for kynect , said in a statement \u201cwe believe the main reason why insurance companies are proposing higher rates is because of the uncertainty of the future of kynect . \u201d\nthe filson\u2019s mission is to collect , preserve , and tell the significant stories of kentucky and ohio valley history and culture .\nfor names of the company\u0092s current officers , please contact the company at the phone number listed in the contact information above or on their website .\ncomplaint ratios : the ratio , expressed as a percentage , is the number of closed confirmed complaints divided by the number of policies the company had in force for the line of insurance and year indicated .\nwhen he looked around for a company that managed farmland for investors like himself , luftman could not find one . so he created american farm investors in kentucky , his home state , in 2011 .\n3 . ownership and affiliated companies - the common stock of kentucky central consists of two classes : voting and class a non - voting . the class a non - voting common stock is publicly held and was traded on the nasdaq stock market until removed from listing in april 1993 .\nthe jefferson - pilot corporation is one of the largest shareholder - owned life insurance companies in the united states . during the first decade of the twentieth century , ten insurance companies were incorporated in greensboro , the strongest of which was security life insurance company . at the same time , jefferson standard life insurance company was founded in raleigh , although by 1912 the company had depleted its surplus by paying excessive commissions to its agents . security life acquired the raleigh firm and the new company created by the merger retained the name jefferson standard . under the leadership of julian w . price , the company doubled its capital stock to $ 1 million by 1926 . it survived the great depression by issuing policies designed to\nmeet the times\nwith a graduated payment scale that enabled people to hold on to their policies . dividends continued to be paid , and the company continued buying bonds and lending money . it came to be considered one of greensboro ' s depression - proof industries .\nfrankfort , ky . ( ap ) - health insurance companies in kentucky want to increase rates by an average of 17 percent next year , continuing a national trend of hefty hikes as insurers adapt to a market reshaped by president barack obama\u2019s signature health care law .\nlife insurance is designed to provide financial security to your loved ones in the event of your death . while that\u2019s something that most people don\u2019t want to think about , it is an important part of planning for the future . from paying off your mortgage and any debt to ensuring your family is financially prepared for the milestones ahead , life insurance can provide you with financial security and peace of mind . life insurance quote\nplease complete this form so that we are better able to answer your insurance questions . someone will contact you within the next business day .\nmutual life and accident insurance association - locomotive engineers - 1910 normal price : $ 295 . 00 our sales price : $ 250 . 00\nboeing airplane company ( early boeing airplane company stock certificate ) - delaware 1952 normal price : $ 595 . 00 our sales price : $ 495 . 00\nmaryland freestone mining and manufacturing company ( seneca sandstone company ) - maryland 1870 normal price : $ 495 . 00 our sales price : $ 395 . 00\nkentucky soaps & such is a small general store that produces its own natural goat milk bath products and sells local , artisanal gifts .\nnegative comments about kentucky are popping up on social media and gov . steve beshear has said publicly kentucky does not want to repeat the example of indiana , which passed a religious freedom law but quickly repealed it when major companies announced they would consider leaving the state .\nterry sebastian , spokesman for beshear , confirmed state tourism officials are monitoring social media where some anti - kentucky comments have popped up .\ndetails : child advocates are concerned about the large number of underage\nstatus offenders\nwhom kentucky incarcerates . a status offense is a wrongful act for juveniles \u2014 such as skipping school or running away for home \u2014 that isn ' t a crime for adults . in 2010 , there were 1 , 541 bookings of youths into kentucky juvenile detention facilities because of status offenses , according to kentucky youth advocates .\nprocess , bidders could submit a type a bid , which involved infusing capital into the company and leaving the company intact , or a type b bid , which would spin off the life insurance business , leaving kcl to be liquidated . the rehabilitator ' s stated preference was for a type a bid .\nelectric bond and share company ( general electric holding company ) 1939 ( ebasco ) normal price : $ 249 . 95 our sales price : $ 199 . 95\nminnesota mining & manufacturing company ( 3m ) 1904 - signed by 3m company founders normal price : $ 395 . 00 our sales price : $ 295 . 00\ntoday utg , inc . serves as the holding company for universal guaranty life insurance company , cumberland woodlands , llc and stanford wilderness road , llc . through this diverse mix of business ventures and investments , we are able to reach into different markets and balance the ups and downs of an ever changing economy .\non july 12 , 2002 , the kentucky court of appeals reversed the rulings of the franklin circuit court and ordered the case remanded for further proceedings . rejecting the trial court ' s determination that dudley webb ' s written guaranties were unenforceable , the kentucky court of appeals ruled ,\nwe conclude that the guaranty agreements are enforceable by their very terms .\nsimilarly , the kentucky court of appeals held that donald , dudley , and julie webb ' s promissory note for the west main properties loan was binding and enforceable . in june 2003 , the kentucky supreme court denied the defendants ' motion for discretionary review and the july 12 , 2002 opinion of the kentucky court of appeals became final .\nnew orleans & ohio telegraph lessees - louisville , kentucky 1858 normal price : $ 695 . 00 our sales price : $ 595 . 00\nuniversal guaranty life insurance company is a 100 % subsidiary of utg . universal guaranty is a solid and secure life insurance company established to help ease the financial burdens faced during life\u2019s most stressful times . we continually remind ourselves that the funds we manage belong to our clients and recognize each one as an individual person , not just a policy number . universal guaranty is committed to financial responsibility and ensuring the proceeds of every policy are there when needed and due .\nlakeland asylum ( central state hospital ) , lakeland , ky , blueprint of \u201cadams feeds\u201d for pacific flush tank co . , madison , s . d . , june 27 , 1911\nmedical hall of transylvania university stock certificate - lexington , kentucky 1827 normal price : $ 595 . 00 our sales price : $ 495 . 00\ndetails : there is a resurgence across kentucky of suspected\npill mills\n\u2014 pain clinics feeding the state ' s epidemic of prescription - drug abuse . police and pharmacists say the demand for pain pills is growing at kentucky clinics because florida finally is cracking down on pill mills there , closing the interstate 75 pill pipeline used by kentucky addicts . one federal estimate has kentucky tied for the second - highest percentage of people 12 and older who use pain relievers for non - medical purposes : 6 . 58 percent , compared to the national level of 4 . 89 percent .\nlabor forces in kentucky would love to have the ear of a democratic governor who would , in theory , be more sympatheic to their concerns .\n\u201cpeople in kentucky understand how the marketplace works , and they know that they can shop around and find coverage that fits their needs and budget , \u201d gold said . \u201cthe vast majority of consumers in kentucky qualify for tax credits that reduce the cost of coverage below the sticker price . \u201d\nin the southeast region 75 employees serve over 163 agencies in the states of georgia , maryland , north carolina , south carolina , tennessee , and virginia . the region writes over $ 239 million in premiums , personal and business insurance combined . on average , agencies in the southeast region write approximately $ 1 . 4 million with central .\ngeorge n . pierce company ( rare ) pierce - arrow car company - new york 1908 normal price : $ 695 . 00 our sales price : $ 595 . 00\nutg and our family of businesses are blessed to be part of a community that inspires us and makes us proud to call central kentucky home . we believe stanford is our core , and we\u2019re committed to making it \u2013 and every place our reach extends \u2013 better through a set of driving ideals we call the triple bottom line .\ninsurance doesn ' t have to be complicated . here you ' ll find easy explanations for all of your questions about coverages , pricing , and more .\nadditionally , pursuant to a july 12 , 2004 order of the franklin circuit court concerning amendments to the pleadings in the\nguaranty case\n( liquidator of kentucky central life insurance company v . r . dudley webb , et al . , franklin circuit court , civil action no . 94 - ci - 017 - ap - 12 ) , the webb group defendants have asserted a counterclaim against the liquidator for alleged wrongful use of civil proceedings arising from count i of the guaranty case . the liquidator disputes this claim and is unable to estimate any potential loss at this time .\nin 2005 , united trust group , inc . completed the final steps of a series of mergers and consolidations , creating one holding company and one life insurance subsidiary , universal guaranty . through this process , united trust group , inc . became utg , inc . in addition to the mergers and consolidations that formed utg , the company , and those it has assumed over time , has a strong history of acquiring life insurance companies , some with histories and policies dating to the 1920s .\n16 . losses / benefit payments - this amount includes payments made to policyholders with claims occurring prior to may 31 , 1995 and continuing claims on credit insurance .\n11 . losses / benefit payments - this amount includes payments made to policyholders with claims occurring prior to may 31 , 1995 and continuing claims on credit insurance .\nthese publications were produced by the kentucky department of insurance ( unless otherwise noted ) . if you have a disability and need information in an alternate format , contact the department by calling 800 - 595 - 6053 ( in - state only ) . ( for voice to tdd , call 800 - 648 - 6057 . for tdd to voice , call 800 - 648 - 6056 . ) or writing department of insurance , po box 517 , frankfort , ky 40602 - 0517 .\nlakeland asylum ( central state hospital ) , lakeland , ky , blueprint of \u201cfeeds and timed siphons\u201d for pacific flush tank co . , westfield , ny , july 07 , 1911 [ folder 108 ]\nbut chandler , at that point , hadn ' t been in office for six years . and their fight wasn ' t about undoing what was central to one of the governor ' s legacies .\n4 . order of distribution - the order of distribution from the assets of the company ' s estate is set forth at krs 304 . 33 - 430 , prior to its amendment in 2000 . by its express terms , the statute applies and governs the priority of distribution of assets in any proceeding to liquidate an insurer pending on the effective date of the statute . even if adopted by kentucky central , the changes to the statute effectuated in 2000 and subsequently would have no effect on the priority of distribution of the company ' s assets .\nbrink ' s express company ( western branch of the brink ' s armored car company ) - california 1912 normal price : $ 595 . 00 our sales price : $ 495 . 00\nunited states shipbuilding company - uss oregon battleship vignette ( company became bethlehem steel corporation ) - new jersey 1902 normal price : $ 595 . 00 our sales price : $ 495 . 00\n\u201ci\u2019ve got a mix of emotions , \u201d she said . \u201ci do want everybody to have insurance , but i understand what it\u2019s like to pay for it too . \u201d\nwith the judgment of the commissioner of insurance being that liquidation was subsequently desirable and necessary , we determine that only a strong showing to the contrary would have justified the trial court ' s refusal to follow the recommendations of the administrative officers to whom the supervision of the insurance company was entrusted by the legislature . in re new york title & mortgage co . , 156 misc . 186 , 281 n . y . s . 715 ( 1935 ) .\nbrush electric light & power company - rare issued certificate - early g . e . company - montana , territory 1882 normal price : $ 495 . 00 our sales price : $ 395 . 00\nat the conclusion of the first round of the bid process , eight ( 8 ) bids were received , and all such bids were type b bids . after a second round of bidding , jefferson pilot life insurance company (\njp\n) was chosen as the winning bidder .\nhughes tool company ipo certificate ( howard hughes , jr . , sold hughes tool company in an ipo ) - delaware 1972 normal price : $ 395 . 00 our sales price : $ 295 . 00\nsouthern telegraph company 1882 normal price : $ 695 . 00 our sales price : $ 595 . 00\nhurdles : few tasks are more political . politicians prefer to choose their voters when possible . in the past , the state house and senate each drew its own districts and largely respected the other ' s decisions , with each chamber ' s majority party reaping the benefits . the big partisan fight comes over kentucky ' s congressional districts . adding or subtracting a few counties to central kentucky ' s 6th congressional district , for example , could guarantee re - election for incumbent democrat ben chandler or cost him the job , depending on the voter makeup of the counties .\nbevin spokeswoman jessica ditto said the affordable care act is failing and hurting the state , offering the rate increases as proof that the state needs \u201ca sustainable healthcare model tailored for kentucky . \u201d bevin wants to repeal the state\u2019s expanded medicaid program and replace it with a system similar to one in indiana , where some medicaid recipients pay small premiums for their insurance .\non february 12 , 1993 , at the request of the then commissioner of insurance , kcl was placed in rehabilitation by order of this court , and the commissioner was appointed rehabilitator . at that time , kcl had approximately $ 43 billion in life insurance in force in forty - nine states and the district of columbia . also , through its subsidiary companies , kcl had\nthis story has been corrected to reflect that the factors used to determine a person\u2019s health insurance premium are age , where a person lives and whether they smoke , not a person\u2019s gender .\nthe key element of the rehabilitator ' s plan of reorganization and reinsurance , the transfer to jp life of most of the company ' s assets in exchange for jp life ' s agreement to assume and\nenhance\nthe life insurance policies and annuity contracts previously issued by the company , was closed on may 31 , 1995 . all policyholders of the company were given the right , if they chose to do so , to keep their life insurance and annuity contracts , and immediately become policyholders of jp life ; such policyholders are referred to herein as\nopt - ins .\nthose policyholders who elected not to have their policies transferred are referred to herein as\nopt - outs .\nin the southwest regional office , 75 employees service approximately over 90 agencies in the states of arizona , colorado , nevada , new mexico , oklahoma and texas . under the guidance of regional vice president tim rauch , the region writes over $ 219 million in premiums , personal and commercial combined ; averaging $ 2 . 6 million per agency . the southwest region boasts the largest state in the company with texas making up to 21 percent of the total company premium and the largest agency in the company with production of $ 43 million with central .\nthis action involved a dispute as to whether the policyholders and creditors of kcl had priority as to the assets of mid - central investment co . over preferred shareholders of mid - central . a settlement was reached on these claims , pursuant to which the preferred shareholders received payment of $ 6 , 000 , 000 in settlement of claims of nearly $ 8 , 800 , 000 . the settlement was approved by the franklin circuit court on december 19 , 2002 .\nradio shack random house rayonier foundation raytheon co . rbc dain rauscher , inc . reader ' s digest association , inc . realnetworks , inc . reebok international , ltd . reliable life insurance co . reuter america , inc . revlon , inc . rexam , inc . rexnord corp . rhodia , inc . riviana foods inc . rli insurance co . robert wood johnson foundation rochester midland corp . rockefeller brother fund , inc . rockefeller family and associates rockefeller group rockwell automation ronin development corp . royal and sun alliance insurance ryco divison , reilly - whiteman , inc . back to top\nperhaps nowhere has the health care law had as powerful an impact as in kentucky , where nearly one in three people now receive coverage through medicaid , expanded under the legislation . perhaps no region in kentucky has benefited as much as appalachia , the impoverished eastern part of the state , where in some counties more than 60 percent of people are covered by medicaid .\ncoca - cola company specimen normal price : $ 295 . 00 our sales price : $ 195 . 00\nphiladelphia guano company - 1857 normal price : $ 595 . 00 our sales price : $ 495 . 00\nwashington turnpike company - 1819 normal price : $ 199 . 95 our sales price : $ 169 . 95\nthe chandler - breathitt feud was a far cry from the open warfare we saw on thursday as beshear announced plans to try to salvage the signature successes of his administration : the expansion of medicaid and the creation of the kynect health insurance portal , which combined , have caused kentucky\u2019s uninsured rate to drop from 20 . 4 percent to 7 . 5 percent , according to gallup .\ncomplaint index : indicates how a company ' s ratio of the number of complaints to the number of policyholders compares to the average for all insurers . the index is calculated by dividing the company ' s percentage of complaints for a specific line of insurance by the company ' s percentage of the policies in force for the same line of insurance . the average index is 1 . 00 . a number less than 1 indicates fewer complaints than average ; a number greater than 1 indicates more complaints than average . for the most recent completed year , a given insurer ' s index may change over time , as policy count data is received by tdi . this will affect each insurer ' s percentage of the total .\nassets not transferred to jp life remained with the company and are being liquidated by the commissioner of the kentucky department of insurance who has been designated as the liquidator of the company . the liquidator is vested by operation of law with the title to all of the company ' s property , contracts , and rights of action , and may recover and reduce all such assets to possession and liquidate them in accordance with the terms of the order and applicable law . the court has ordered the liquidator to liquidate the remaining assets of the estate as rapidly and economically as prudent . as these assets are liquidated , they will be utilized to repay the guaranty associations and to make policyholders whole . the remaining assets of the company , if any , will be distributed to other creditors and shareholders in the priority established by applicable statute ."]}
{"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 - based programs across the province . our team of health professionals includes employees , doctors , researchers , learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need .\nthrough its research mandate , the nova scotia health authority looks for new treatments , cures , processes and practices with more than 1 , 200 projects currently underway . as a learning organization committed to translating its knowledge , the health authority also supports more than 4 , 500 learners each year .\ncrown copyright \u00a9 2013 , province of nova scotia . updated : 2018 - 05 - 18\ndo you have a question , concern or compliment for nova scotia health authority ? we want to hear from you . your feedback lets us know where we\u2019re doing well and where we need to improve .\nin collecting , using or disclosing your personal health information , we take measures to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of the information is protected in accordance with the personal health information act . this privacy statement provides a brief description of the nova scotia health authority\u2019s practices for the collection , use and disclosure of personal health information .\nthe nova scotia health authority partners with the iwk health centre to plan and deliver primary care , community health , and acute care . they also provide the highest level of specialized services to residents from other parts of the atlantic region . their work extends beyond hospitals and health centres , and clinics . you can find their health teams in schools , downtown cores , and other community settings .\nthe nova scotia health authority is now the largest employer in the province . more than 23 , 000 employees , 2 , 500 physicians and 7 , 000 volunteers combine to provide care at more than 45 facilities throughout the province . health services are organized across four areas :\naccess to your personal health information is available to those who need to know in order to provide care , including : physicians , nurses , technicians , therapists and other health professionals . they are responsible for following nova scotia\u2019s personal health information act .\nenable the provincial department of health and wellness to plan and manage the health system .\nuse or disclosure to a specific health professional or health organization involved in your care .\nthe mental health foundation of nova scotia was established in 2002 , a re - imagining of the nova scotia hospital foundation created in 1986 and led by charles keating . keating envisioned a community that could work together to break down stigma and provide support to those living with mental illness .\ncareer opportunities are available in communities across nova scotia for caring , dedicated people who share our mission - working together to achieve excellence in health , healing and learning . learn more about our locations across the province .\njob location : halifax state / province : nova scotia the structured cabling technician is responsible of wiring fiber , coax , copper , cat 5 and cat 6 cable into . . .\n\u2022call 811 for health advice , 911 for emergencies . \u2022mental health crisis line - 1 888 429 8167 ( toll free ) \u2022if your msi card has been lost or stolen , please call ( toll - free ) : 1 - 800 - 563 - 8880 ( in nova scotia ) between 8am - 5pm mon - fri\nat the heart of the southwest coast of nova scotia , a 2 - hour drive from halifax , the unique seaside town of shelburne offers a perfect balance of nature , . . .\nthis new provincial approach will better co - 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a parent is able to make a written request for immunization records for children under the age of 19 . a signed release of information is not required from the child .\nover the age of 19 \u2013 if a parent requests immunization records and their child is 19 years of age or over , the child must sign the appropriate form to give permission to release those records .\ngive family or friends confirmation that you are in hospital , your room and telephone extension , and general condition ( e . g . fair , good ) on the day they request the information .\nnotify a representative of your faith group so that they can visit during your stay , if you identify your faith group .\nplan and manage our operations . for example , staff scheduling , management of beds , etc .\nfulfill other purposes permitted under law . some examples : reporting abuse , reporting certain communicable diseases , in accordance with a warrant or subpoena .\nconfirmation of your status as a patient . as soon as you are admitted to hospital , please let staff attending to your care know that you want this information kept private .\nbe told if your information is lost , stolen or shared with someone without authorization .\nthe keating family continues their support through the establishment of the pathways to hope fund , an education , awareness and housing initiative supporting people living with mental illness in our communities . the festival of trees , an annual fundraising event , is the brainchild of keating and continues to this day .\nwho we are grand circle corporation is the largest american direct marketer for international travel , adventure and discovery for americans aged 50 plus and . . .\nan interest in local history , culture , etc . is required . here we grow again ! * . . . .\nthe successful candidate will have strong managerial and communications skills with a history of successfully delivering projects valued in excess of $ 5m . . . .\nsrce , drjhg , glob hist 12 , cdn history 11 , global geog 12 , e . . .\nhistory , social sciences . global history 12 , canadian history 11 , global geography 12 , entrepreneurship 12 , citizenship 9 teacher . . . .\ndo not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background , qualifications , or work history . . . .\nplease be aware that all staff must submit a criminal background check with no criminal history . this is a long - 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{"id": 53917, "summary": [{"text": "the local interstellar cloud ( lic ) , also known as the local fluff , is the interstellar cloud roughly 30 light-years ( 9.2 pc ) across through which the solar system is currently moving .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it is currently unknown if the sun is embedded in the local interstellar cloud , or in the region where the local interstellar cloud is interacting with the neighboring g-cloud . ", "topic": 3}], "title": "local interstellar cloud", "paragraphs": ["redfield s . , linsky j . the structure of the local interstellar medium . iv . dynamics , morphology , physical properties , and implications of cloud\u2013cloud interactions .\nredfield , s . , and linsky , j . l . : 2001 ,\nmicrostructure of the local interstellar cloud and the identification of the hyades cloud\n, astrophysical journal , 551 , 413\ncentauri a and b evidently lie beyond the local interstellar cloud , although the line of sight from earth is dominated by another interstellar cloud known as the g cloud . an interstellar mission to this system would tell us whether the sun is actually embedded in the local interstellar cloud or just outside it in the region where the lic is interacting with the g cloud . conceivably a centauri mission would thus get to sample two different interstellar clouds , along with the low density material between them . as crawford writes , we would receive a windfall of data :\nthe local interstellar cloud is an almost empty bubble of gas and dust that our solar system is travelling through with a distinct direction and speed .\nprevious measurements of interstellar helium atoms by the ulysses spacecraft indicated the solar system may be emerging from the local cloud . but the latest ibex data , which detected incoming atoms moving at a slower speed , show the heliosphere is still embedded within the local cloud .\ndetermine the chemical abundances and depletions of warm clouds in the local interstellar medium .\nabove : an artist ' s concept of the local interstellar cloud , also known as the\nlocal fluff .\ncredit : linda huff ( american scientist ) and priscilla frisch ( university of chicago ) [ more ]\nredfield , seth and linsky , jeffrey l . : 2008 ,\nthe structure of the local interstellar medium . iv . dynamics , morphology , physical properties , and implications of cloud - cloud interactions\n, astrophysical journal , 673 , 283\nredfield , s . , and linsky , j . l . , : 2000 ,\nthe three dimensional structure of the warm local interstellar medium . ii . the colorado model of the local interstellar cloud ( lic ) , astrophysical journal , 534 , 825\n, also called the local fluff , during the next 10 , 000 years . much remains unknown about the local\nthe lism is that region of space in the local galactic arm where the sun is located ( thomas , 1978 ) , the local interstellar cloud is the cloud within it in which the sun resides , and the heliosphere is the region in space filled with solar wind material ( both supersonic and subsonic flow ) .\n, the local cloud has an extent of about 5 pc ( 15 light - years ) in the direction of g191 - b2b . if this dimension is typical , the total mass of the cloud is about 0 . 4\ndetermine the physical properties ( temperature , density , and ionization state ) of warm clouds in the local interstellar medium .\nthe observed temperature and density of the local cloud do not provide enough pressure to resist the ' crushing action ' of the hot gas around it ,\nsays opher .\nthe sun is located near the edge of a great void in interstellar matter known as the\nlocal bubble\nthat is filled with hot low - density plasma . several thousand years ago the sun entered our local interstellar cloud ( lic ) , one of several nearby clouds composed of warm , low density ( ~ 0 . 3 atoms / cm\nmap of the local galactic neighborhood showing the sun located near the edge of our local interstellar cloud ( lic ) . the star alpha - centauri is located just over 4 light - years away in the neighboring g - cloud complex . outside these clouds , the density may be lower than 0 . 001 atoms / cc . our sun and the lic have a relative velocity of 26 km / sec .\nduring the past few million years , wispy filaments of interstellar gas have drifted into the local bubble . our solar system is immersed in one of those filaments - - the\nlocal fluff ,\na relatively cool ( 7000 k ) cloud containing 0 . 1 atoms per cubic centimeter . by galactic standards , the local fluff is not very substantial . it has little effect on earth because the solar wind and the sun ' s magnetic field are able to hold the wispy cloud at bay .\n2 science summary : the interaction of the solar wind and the local interstellar medium .\nnational research council . 2004 .\nthe voyagers are not actually inside the local fluff ,\nsays opher .\nbut they are getting close and can sense what the cloud is like as they approach it .\nright : an artist ' s concept of the local fluff . [ more ]\nastronomers originally thought that this suffocating cloud would smother its smaller relative , but measurements from the voyager probes as they exit the solar system have shown that the fluff has its own magnetic field that repels the larger cloud .\nthe survival of the local cloud in the environment of the hot local bubble is problematical . if it predated the occurrence of a nearby supernova whose blast wave might have created the local bubble , it should not have survived the blast . even in the current environment , such a cloud must have a short lifetime because of evaporation by the hot bubble gas , and it is therefore tempting to conclude that the cloud is fairly young . perhaps it is the remnant of a planetary nebula shed by a nearby star that has recently become a white dwarf ( cox & reynolds 1987 ) .\n1 . evaluating the morphology of the local interstellar medium : using new data to distinguish between multiple discrete clouds and a continuous medium redfield , s . , & linsky , j . l . 2015 , apj , 812 , 125 we use a new sample of hst observations to test between a lism morphology of a single lism cloud that is kinematically deformed or a multiple cloud model . we find the multiple cloud model is preferred , even though it utilizes more parameters .\nwe\u2019d better , in other words , get up to speed about the interstellar medium before we launch any true interstellar craft , and that means a series of early missions of a precursor nature that can tell us what to expect . crawford notes that the sun is currently located close to the boundary of a small low - density interstellar cloud known as the local interstellar cloud ( lic ) , one of several such clouds within several parsecs of our solar system \u2014 indeed , one study identifies seven such clouds within 5 parsecs of sol . these are found within the local bubble , about which this :\nv . v . izmodenov , j . geiss , r . lallement , g . gloeckler , v . b . baranov , y . g . malama , filtration of interstellar hydrogen in the two - shock heliospheric interface : inferences on the local interstellar cloud electron density . j . geophys . res .\ng . p . zank , interaction of the solar wind with the local interstellar medium : a theoretical perspective . space sci . rev .\n6 . the three - dimensional structure of the warm local interstellar medium . ii . the colorado model of the local interstellar cloud redfield , s . , & linsky , j . l . 2000 , apj , 534 , 825 my first paper on the lism that i led , and the beginning of a long series of papers with my ph . d . advisor , jeff linsky . we developed a model of the morphology of the local interstellar cloud , the cloud that directly surrounds the solar system , and the material in which the voyager spacecraft are speeding into . an online lic model column density calculator is available to predict the amount of material associated with the lic along any given sight line . this work was featured in physics today and sky & telescope .\nweingartner , j . c . & draine , b . t . dust grain - size distributions and extinction in the milky way , large magellanic cloud , and small magellanic cloud . astrophys . j . 548 , 296 ( 2001 ) .\nnasa astronomer ' s best guess is depicted in the map ( below ) of the surrounding 1500 light years constructed from multiple observations and deductions . the local interstellar cloud ( lic ) , shown in violet , which is flowing away from the scorpius - centaurus association of young stars ) .\ni ' ve been trying to wrap my head around capabilities of current radio - astronomical spectrometry technology to isolate not too distant tenuous sources , say , chemical composition and density of the the interstellar medium right in the neighborhood of our solar system . in essence , what is our local interstellar cloud made out of and how much of it is there :\ncen line of sight : d / h ratio , physical properties of local interstellar gas , and measurement of heated hydrogen near the heliopause . astrophys . j .\nh . l . pauls , g . p . zank , interaction of a nonuniform solar wind with the local interstellar medium . j . geophys . res .\nopher m . , stone e . c . , liewer p . c . the effects of a local interstellar c field on voyager 1 and 2 observations .\nwe can learn a lot about these matters , including the properties of the local interstellar cloud , by spectroscopic studies of interstellar absorption lines toward nearby stars . investigations into our solar system\u2019s interactions with the heliosphere are also useful , but we\u2019ll need to augment these with direct measurements of the interstellar materials just beyond the heliopause , and that means developing the capability to get space probes to distances up to 1000 au or more .\n4 . the structure of the local interstellar medium iv : dynamics , morphology , physical properties , and implications of cloud - cloud interactions redfield , s . , & linsky , j . l . 2008 , apj , 673 , 283 a new kinematic model of the suite of 15 clouds within about 15 pc of the sun . an online lism kinematic calculator is available to predict the velocity of absorption along any given sight line .\nstudy the interaction of stellar winds with the local ism that forms hydrogen walls and astrospheres around stars .\nastronomers call the cloud we ' re running into now the local interstellar cloud or\nlocal fluff\nfor short . it ' s about 30 light years wide and contains a wispy mixture of hydrogen and helium atoms at a temperature of 6000 c . the existential mystery of the fluff has to do with its surroundings . about 10 million years ago , a cluster of supernovas exploded nearby , creating a giant bubble of million - degree gas . the fluff is completely surrounded by this high - pressure supernova exhaust and should be crushed or dispersed by it .\nwood , b . e . , redfield , s . , linsky , j . l . , and sahu , m . s . : 2002 ,\nelemental abundances and ionization states within the local interstellar cloud derived from hst and fuse observations of the capella line of sight\n, astrophysical journal , 581 , 1168\n3 . the interstellar medium surrounding the sun frisch , p . c . , redfield , s . , & slavin , j . d . 2011 , araa , 49 , 237 a review of our current understanding of the local interstellar medium .\nv . florinski , g . p . zank , w . i . axford , the solar system in a dense interstellar cloud : implications for cosmic ray fluxes at earth and 10be records . geophys . res . lett .\nh . l . pauls , g . p . zank , l . l . williams , interaction of the solar wind with the local interstellar medium . j . geophys . res .\nour sun is moving through the local interstellar gas cloud approximately into the direction of scorpio with a speed of about 25 km / sec . as a result of this motion , an interstellar wind with that speed is blowing through our planetary system . this is similar to the wind felt while driving a convertible car with the top down . we measure this interstellar wind as helium , and the density of helium changes with our year , an effect that can be seen in this brief animation .\nredfield , s . , and linsky , j . l . : 2004 ,\nthe structure of the local interstellar medium . iii . temperature and turbulence\n, astrophysical journal , 613 , 1004\nthe matter between stars , the interstellar medium , varies considerably from region to region in our galaxy . the sun is inside a very large structure called the local bubble , a region of hot tenuous gas formed by supernova explosions tens of millions of years ago [ 1\u20133 ] . adjacent to the local bubble is a similar but larger bubble , also formed from supernova explosions . inside the local bubble are smaller , denser clouds which may have broken off from the bubble interaction region . the sun is now in one of these denser , cooler clouds . the h density of the local cloud is about 0 . 2 cm \u22123 , the temperature is about 6000 k , and the cloud moves about 23 km / s with respect to the sun [ 4 , 5 ] . the magnetic field strength cannot be directly measured , but based on models is 3\u20135 nt [ 6 , 7 ] .\nclose to the sun ( within ~ 5 au ) , the local distribution of interstellar neutral helium has been measured using an impact - ionization method by the ulysses interstellar neutral gas experiment ( gas ) ( witte et al . , 1992 ) . these measurements provide the velocity and direction of the flow of interstellar he as well as its temperature and density .\ndecember 23 , 2009 : the solar system is passing through an interstellar cloud that physics says should not exist . in the dec . 24th issue of nature , a team of scientists reveal how nasa ' s voyager spacecraft have solved the mystery .\nlinsky , jeffrey l . , rickett , barney j . , and redfield , seth : 2008 ,\nthe origin of radio scintillation in the local interstellar medium\n, astrophysical journal , 675 , 413\nh . l . pauls , g . p . zank , interaction of a nonuniform solar wind with the local interstellar medium . 2 . a two - fluid model . j . geophys . res .\nwe entered the 30 - light - year - wide cloud of hydrogen and helium , which astronomers refer to as \u2018local fluff\u2019 , at some point after anatomically modern humans evolved about 200 , 000 years ago , and we\u2019ll be leaving it in about 10 , 000 to 20 , 00 years .\ntoward all stars observed , and this minimum is all that is seen for stars in the local bubble . thus , it appears that the sun must be surrounded by a small , at least partially neutral cloud with approximately this column density . an atomic - hydrogen density of about 0 . 1 cm\nwhereas solar wind and interstellar plasmas respond to electromagnetic fields ( being decelerated at the heliospheric boundary shocks , for example ) , interstellar neutrals flow relatively unimpeded . plasma\nbelow : a computer - simulated chips spectrum of extreme - uv radiation from hot gas in the local bubble . [ more ]\nour solar system has been voyaging through the very low density local interstellar cloud , a region about 30 light - years across that ' s as sparse as a handful of air stretched over a column that is hundreds of light years long , or about one atom per three cubic centimeters of space . earth and our sun has been traveling through the cloud for somewhere between 40 , 000 and 150 , 000 years and will probably not emerge for another 20 , 000 years . a mere blip in our 250 million - year orbit through the milky way .\nif the sun does lie within the lic , then a mission to \u03b1 cen would sample the outer layers of the lic , an interval of low density lb material , the edge of the g cloud , and the deep interior of the g cloud . this would sample one of the most diverse ranges of interstellar conditions of any mission to another star located with 5 pc of the sun , as most other potential targets lie within the lic\u2026 even if the sun lies just outside the lic ( as argued by redfield and linsky [ 8 ] ) , the trajectory to \u03b1 cen would still permit detailed observations of the boundary of the g cloud ( and its possible interaction with the lic ) , and determine how its properties change with increasing depth into the cloud from the boundary .\nisn ' t alpha centauri in there as well ? given it ' s very short distance from sol , i ' d expect both systems to belong to the same cloud .\nredfield , s . , wood , b . e . , and linsky , j . l . : 2004 ,\nphysical structure of the local interstellar medium\n, advances in space research , 34 , 41\nthe first thing to notice is that the local interstellar cloud , in which the sun is evolving right now , is a fairly diffuse region , with a typical density of about one to a few particles per cubic centimeters . clouds with such low density are actually mostly atomic ; as you can see on this plot ( snow & mccall 2006 , adapted from neufeld et al . 2005 ) :\nlinsky , j . l . and redfield , s . : 2015 ,\nwhat is the morphology of the local interstellar medium and its importance for the gaia era ?\n, memorie della societa astronomica italiana , 86 , 606\np . c . frisch , characteristics of nearby interstellar matter . space sci . rev .\ni don\u2019t want to worry you , but the solar system is currently sat in the middle of a vast cloud of incredibly hot gas , about the same temperature as the surface of the sun .\nredfield , s . and linsky , j . l . : 2015 ,\nevaluating the morphology of the local interstellar medium : using new data to distinguish between multiple discrete clouds and a contimuous medium\n, astrophysical journal , 822 , 125\ng . p . zank , h . l . pauls , l . l . williams , d . t . hall , interaction of the solar wind with the local interstellar medium : a multifluid approach . j . geophys . res .\nbeyond that , and having taken these findings in account in its design , a true interstellar probe would be a priceless tool for measuring everything from dust density and composition to the interstellar magnetic field strength enroute . crawford points out that a spacecraft moving at 0 . 1c could do daily measurements 17 au apart ( roughly half the radius of the solar system ) which would offer unprecedented knowledge of the structure of the local interstellar medium .\ngood news is , there is not only molecular lines to give informations about the physical properties ( temperature , density , ionization , velocity structure and morphology ) of the local interstellar cloud . in particular , ultraviolet is a perfectly suited wavelength range to sudy this region in absorption , and there are some quite extensive studies of the subject ( see for example paper i , paper ii , paper iii and paper iv of redfield et al . ) .\nthe lic resides in a low - density hole in the interstellar medium ( ism ) called the local bubble , shown in black . nearby , high - density molecular clouds including the aquila rift surround star forming regions , each shown in orange .\nthe\nlocal bubble\nexists in a network of cavities in the interstellar medium , probably carved by massive star explosions millions of years ago . the interstellar medium ( or ism ) is the matter that exists in the space between the star systems in a galaxy . this matter includes gas in ionic , atomic , and molecular form , dust , and cosmic rays . it fills interstellar space and blends smoothly into the surrounding intergalactic space .\ni recall reading about smoke particle shield , although i do not recall the source . once cruising speed is reached , a probe moves out significantly ahead of the main spacecraft and generates a very large cloud of smoke particles that leads the spacecraft for the entire journey . the idea is that the smoke cloud will intercept and atomize the majority of the dust particles before the main spacecraft reaches that area of space .\nthe newly - created ion , with its positive electric charge , can no longer cross magnetic field lines . ions are forced to gyrate around a field line , like a gymnast swings around the horizontal bar in the giant swing . ( to see an animated explanation of this , please watch part two of our movie regading the topic . ) these interstellar ions are called\npickup ions\n. they are an excellent tool for determining the density of the local insterstellar cloud , and to help us find out of which elements the interstellar medium consists .\nfor more information regarding this website and the interstellar probe project , please contact dr . paulett liewer\nmodel the structure and kinematics of warm clouds in the interstellar medium out to about 100 pc .\nobservations from the interstellar boundary explorer are not consistent with a bow shock ahead of the heliosphere .\nfrisch p . c . the s1 shell and interstellar magnetic field and gas near the heliosphere .\nwe know because we can still see the cloud today . it ' s 450 light years from earth and receding in the direction of the constellations scorpius and centaurus ( hence the cloud ' s name ,\nsco - cen\n) . astronomer jes\u00fas ma\u00edz - apell\u00e1niz of johns hopkins university recently backtracked sco - cen ' s motion and measured its closest approach : 130 light years away about 5 million years ago .\nd . p . cox , l . helenius , flux - tube dynamics and a model for the origin of the local fluff . astrophys . j .\nperhaps the most important lesson learned from the voyager and ulysses missions , complemented by theory and modeling efforts , is that the physics of the outer heliosphere is influenced profoundly by the lism since we are embedded in the local interstellar cloud ( lic ) . this is because neutral hydrogen atoms flow into the heliosphere and are the dominant component , by mass , from 10 au outward ( i . e . , beyond saturn ) . as described below , the ionization of interstellar neutrals in the supersonic solar wind can even affect the size and structure of the global heliosphere .\nsupernovas near earth are rare today , but during the pliocene era of australopithecus supernovas happened more often . their source was an interstellar cloud called\nsco - cen\nthat was slowly gliding by the solar system . within it , dense knots coalesced to form short - lived massive stars , which exploded like popcorn .\nfigure 2 . 8 projection of a three - dimensional magnetohydrodynamic - only simulation ( i . e . , excluding interstellar h atoms ) in the presence of an interplanetary and an interstellar magnetic field . the interstellar magnetic field is oriented 20\u00b0 from the interstellar flow direction and the interstellar magnetic field strength is assumed to be 1 . 6 \u03bcg . density isolines are plotted in the meridional plane , together with three - dimensional steamlines starting in this plane . source : pogorelov et al . ( 2004 ) .\nthis may be applicable : urltoken table1 . dat contains a list of hipparchos stars in the ism ( local bubble ) used to calibrate distances to nai observations .\nfrisch has noted that homo sapiens arose only after the local interstellar medium was cleared out . fewer clouds to run into would promote a stabler climate for our planet , she argues . so perhaps what australopithecus saw was a good omen , after all . . . .\nlinsky , j . l . , redfield , s . , wood , b . e . , and piskunov , n . : 2000 ,\nthe three dimensional structure of the warm local interstellar medium . i . methodology\n, astrophysical journal , 528 , 756\nt . linde , t . i . gombosi , p . l . roe , k . g . powell , d . l . dezeeuw , the heliosphere in the magnetized local interstellar medium : results of a 3d mhd simulation . j . geophys . res .\nusing data from voyager , we have discovered a strong magnetic field just outside the solar system ,\nexplains lead author merav opher , a nasa heliophysics guest investigator from george mason university .\nthis magnetic field holds the interstellar cloud together and solves the long - standing puzzle of how it can exist at all .\nthe effectiveness of the lyman - alpha absorption technique for investigating the outer heliosheath resides in its ability to probe local density and temperature enhancements . the lyman - alpha absorption\nthe sensitivity of hut in the 400 - 900 \u00e5 portion of the extreme - uv band allows us to make a direct measurement of the neutral - hydrogen and neutral helium column densities in the local ism . the nearby hot white dwarf g191 - b2b , located within the bubble but beyond the local cloud , provides a suitable background source for this measurement . it is a da white dwarf , meaning that it has a pure hydrogen atmosphere whose properties are readily calculated , and is hot enough ( 60 , 000 k ) to provide a strong signal at 500 \u00e5 . furthermore , the absence of atmospheric helium in such a star avoids potential confusion with interstellar helium .\nthese [ clouds ] are immersed in the very empty ( n h ~ 0 . 005 cm - 3 ) and probably hot ( t ~ 10 6 k ) local bubble ( lb ) in the interstellar medium , which extends for about 60 - 100 parsecs from the sun in the galactic plane before denser interstellar clouds are encountered ( at high galactic latitudes the lb appears to be open , forming a chimney - like structure in the interstellar medium which extends into the galactic halo\u2026 )\nthere are , however , denser clouds out there . the sco - cen complex , for instance , is sending a stream of interstellar\ncloudlets\nin our direction .\nsome of those cloudlets might be hundreds of times denser than the local fluff ,\nsays priscilla frisch , an astrophysicist at the university of chicago who studies the local interstellar medium .\nif we ran into one , it would compress the sun ' s magnetic field and allow more cosmic rays to penetrate the inner solar system , with unknown effects on climate and life .\nlinsky , j . l . , redfield , s . , and schwarz , m . : 2017 ,\nvisualizing the three - dimensional structure of the local interstellar medium and possible physical causes of this structure\n, open access journal of physics : conference series , to appear\nprimitive solar system materials , such as certain types of meteorites , interplanetary dust particles and cometary matter , contain small quantities of refractory dust grains that are older than our solar system . these \u2018presolar grains\u2019 condensed in the winds of evolved stars and in the ejecta of stellar explosions , and they were part of the interstellar gas and dust cloud from which our solar system formed 4 . 57 billion years ago 1 . interstellar dust is not only stardust but forms in the interstellar medium as well , predominantly as silicates , and , to a lesser extent , as carbonaceous dust and iron particles 2 . presolar grains represent a sample of stardust , and their abundances in primitive solar system materials can be used to constrain the fraction of stardust among interstellar dust . here we show that the size distribution of presolar silicates follows that observationally derived for interstellar dust , at least in the diameter range 100\u2013500 nm , that current estimates of presolar grain abundances ( mass fractions ) are at least a factor of 2 too low , and that several per cent of the interstellar dust in the interstellar cloud pre - dating our solar system was stardust , making it a minor but still important ingredient of the starting material from which our solar system formed .\nlinsky , j . l . : 2002 ,\nconstructing physically realistic models of the interstellar gas : start with understanding the physics of the local ism\n, in hubble science legacy workshop , ed . k . sembach , et al , asp conf . series , 291 , 188\npolarized radiation in the nebula cloud leads to the formation of proteins , nucleobases and then dna . the combination of hydrogen , carbon , oxygen , nitrogen , cyanide and several other elements , could create adenine , which is a dna base , whereas oxygen and phosphorus could ladder dna base pairs . glycine has also been identified in the interstellar clouds .\nwe present an empirical dynamical model of the local interstellar medium based on 270 radial - velocity measurements for 157 sight lines toward nearby stars . physical - parameter measurements ( i . e . , temperature , turbulent velocity , depletions ) are available for 90 components , or one - third of the sample , enabling initial characterizations of the physical properties of lism clouds . the model includes 15 warm clouds located within 15 pc of the sun , each with a different velocity vector . we derive projected morphologies of all clouds and estimate the volume filling factor of warm partially ionized material in the lism to be between ~ 5 . 5 % and 19 % . relative velocities of potentially interacting clouds are often supersonic , consistent with heating , turbulent , and metal - depletion properties . cloud - cloud collisions may be responsible for the filamentary morphologies found in ~ 1 / 3 of lism clouds , the distribution of clouds along the boundaries of the two nearest clouds ( lic and g ) , the detailed shape and heating of the mic cloud , the location of nearby radio scintillation screens , and the location of a lism cold cloud . contrary to previous claims , the sun appears to be located in the transition zone between the lic and g clouds .\nredfield , s . , and linsky , j . l . : 2002 ,\nthe structure of the local interstellar medium . i . high - resolution observations of fe ii , mg ii , and caii toward stars within 100 parsecs\n, astrophysical journal supplement series , 139 , 439\njenkins , e . b . , et al ( including linsky , j . l . ) , 2000 ,\nthe ionization of the local interstellar medium as revealed by fuse observations of n , o , and ar toward white dwarf stars\n, astrophysical journal letters , 538 , l81\nlinsky , j . l . and redfield , s . : 2009 ,\nstructure , dynamics , and physical properties of the warm lism within the local bubble\n, in the local bubble and beyond ii , ed . k . d . kuntz , r . k . smith , and s . l . snowden , aip conference proceedings 1156 , 174\nalouani - bibi1 f . , opher m . , alexashov d . , izmodenov v . , toth g . kinetic versus multi - fluid approach for interstellar neutrals in the heliosphere : exploration of the interstellar magnetic field effects .\ni posted this question in the space exploration forum , but i think it might be more appropriate here in the astronomy forum . this is the thread : urltoken basically , i ' d like to know which local stars are , and aren ' t , embedded in the\nlocal fluff\nalong with the sun . i can ' t find any lists .\nlinsky , j . l . : 2009 ,\nresults of the issi workshop ' from the outer heliosphere to the local bubble : comparison of new observations with theory\n, in the local bubble and beyond ii , ed . k . d . kuntz , r . k . smith , and s . l . snowden , aip conference proceedings 1156 , 184\nlinsky , j . l . and redfield , s . : 2007 ,\nstructure of the local ism\n, in sins - small ionized and neutral structures in the diffuse interstellar medium , ed . m . haverkorn and w . m . goss , asp conf . series , 365 , 219\nwhat was something of a mystery until recently , however , is why the cloud exists at all . about ten million years ago , a cluster of supernovae exploded close to earth , creating a bubble of much - hotter gas that enveloped the fluff .\nredfield , s . , and linsky , j . l . : 2004 ,\nthe structure of the local interstellar medium . ii . observations of d i , c ii , n i , o i , al ii , and si ii toward stars within 100 parsecs\n, astrophysical journal , 602 , 776\nr . ratkiewicz , a . barnes , g . a . molvik , j . r . spreiter , s . s . stahara , m . vinokur , s . venkateswaran , effect of varying strength and orientation of local interstellar magnetic field on configuration of exterior heliosphere : 3d mhd simulations . astron . astrophys .\nthe only two stars that are definitely shown as being embedded in the local fluff are sol and altair ; bit it looks a lot more extensive than that . stars that might be in the fluff , judging by the map praedst posted , include barnard ' s star , 61 cygni , wolf 1055 , and maybe 70 ophiuchi . but since we don ' t know the thickness of this cloud from the published image , we can ' t be sure .\nn . v . pogorelov , g . p . zank , t . ogino , three - dimensional features of the outer heliosphere due to coupling between the interstellar and interplanetary magnetic fields i . magnetohydrodynamic model : interstellar perspective . astrophys . j .\nthis report is the summary of a workshop held in may 2003 by the space studies board ' s committee on solar and space physics to synthesize understanding of the physics of the outer heliosphere and the critical role played by the local interstellar medium ( lism ) and to identify directions for the further exploration of this challenging environment .\nhowever , suppose we assume for the moment that there is an impending threat from such a cloudlet incursion . would the solar and climatic effects be like that of a superwave ? well we can do some calculations to find out . given that the local fluff has a density of ~ 0 . 1 hydrogen atoms / cm 3 . the hypothesized cloudlet , which could have a density hundreds of times greater , would then have a density of say around 20 to 50 hydrogen atoms per cubic centimeter . this would equal a cloud density of around 3 to 8 x 10 - 23 grams / cm 3 . an interstellar cloud incursion of this sort would have a significant climatic effect and a significant solar effect . but the most dangerous phase would likely last for several years , rather than for centuries or millennia as is often the case for the effects from a superwave .\nlinsky , j . l . and redfield , s . : 2014 ,\nthe local ism in three dimensions : kinematics , morphology and physical properties\n, astrophysics and space science , 354 , 29\nwe often think about interstellar probes only in the context of what they find at the end of their journeys \u2014 astrobiologically interesting planets seem to be the whole story . but not so fast . as ian crawford ( university of london ) notes in a recent paper , there are quite a few fascinating \u2014 and indeed critical \u2014 things we need to learn about interstellar space itself , in this case what is known as the local interstellar medium ( lism ) . crawford , who has been analyzing these matters for the project icarus team , notes how much we\u2019ve learned about the lism since the daedalus days .\nin the gas flowing through the solar system and a neutral - hydrogen density about five times as large with a temperature of about 8 , 000 k . the low observed ratio of h to he compared with the nominal cosmic abundance ratio of 10 has usually been interpreted to indicate that the hydrogen is significantly ionized , whereas the helium is largely neutral . however , known sources of ionizing radiation in the solar neighborhood are insufficient to maintain such a high degree of hydrogen ionization in the local cloud .\nw . i . axford , the interaction of the solar wind with the interstellar medium . solar wind , nasa spec . publ .\nthe size of the heliosphere is determined by a balance of forces : solar wind inflates the bubble from the inside while the local fluff compresses it from the outside . voyager ' s crossings into the heliosheath revealed the approximate size of the heliosphere and , thus , how much pressure the local fluff exerts . a portion of that pressure is magnetic and corresponds to the ~ 5 microgauss opher ' s team has reported in nature .\nmalamut , c . , redfield , s . , linsky , j . l . , wood , b . e . , and ayres , t . r . : 2014 ,\nthe structure of the local interstellar medium . vi . new mgii , feii , and mnii observations toward stars within 100 pc\n, astrophysical journal , 787 , 75\nthe relative proximity of \u03b1 cen , together with its interesting interstellar sightline and the presence of stars of three different spectral types , makes it an attractive target for humanity\u2019s first interstellar mission . however , as the bulk of the scientific benefits of interstellar spaceflight pertain to planetary science and astrobiology , a final prioritization must await future developments in the detection of planetary systems around the nearest stars . fortunately , expected advances in astronomical instrumentation over the next century should ensure that a comprehensive list of prioritized targets is available well before rapid interstellar travel is technically feasible .\nn . v . pogorelov , t . matsuda , nonevolutionary mhd shocks in the solar wind and interstellar medium interaction . astron . astrophys .\npickup ion data directly to the lism h . secondly , there is some disagreement about the temperature of neutral hydrogen in the interplanetary medium . however , the interstellar helium temperature now appears to be well constrained and , by implication , the temperature of the interstellar h as well .\non the other hand , the website of priscilla frisch ( urltoken ) suggests that this apod image is based on some slightly earlier and less complete data from the same instrument ( hubble ghrs ) . the methodology is outlined in frisch ( 1994 ) , science , v265 , p1423 ,\nmorphology and ionization of the interstellar cloud surrounding the solar system\n: urltoken using the results from the 1995 paper i mentioned above would be better .\neven if we didn\u2019t have that , the damage wouldn\u2019t be too great . the cloud is hot , but it\u2019s also not very dense \u2014 with just 0 . 3 atoms per cubic centimetre . at the edge of the atmosphere , for comparison , the earth has about 12 billion atoms per cubic centimetre .\nlinsky , j . l . , redfield , s . , and wood , b . : 2000 ,\ncomponents of the local interstellar medium\n, invited talk at iau symposium 203 , recent insights in to the physics of the sun and heliosphere , manchester england , aug 7 - 11 , 2000 , astronomical society of the pacific conference series , 200 , 595\nfigure 2 . 2 schematic of the heliosphere . the global heliosphere is created by the supersonic solar wind diverting the interstellar plasma flow around the sun . interstellar ions and neutral atoms flow at 26 km / s relative to the sun . the solar wind , flowing outward at 400 to 800 km / s , makes a transition to subsonic flow at the termination shock . beyond this , the solar wind is turned toward the heliotail , carrying with it the spiraling interplanetary magnetic field . the heliopause separates solar material and magnetic fields from interstellar material and magnetic fields . interstellar neutral atoms and higher - energy galactic cosmic rays can penetrate the heliosphere , but interstellar ions are diverted around it . beyond the heliopause there may also be a bow shock formed in the interstellar medium . source : jet propulsion laboratory ( 1999a ) , courtesy of steven t . suess .\nlinsky , j . l . , redfield , s . , and wood , b . e . : 2000 ,\nthe warm local ism : structure , properties , and theory\n, invited talk at the fourth tetons summer conference : galactic structure , stars and the interstellar medium , jackson hole wy , may 28 - june 1 , 2000 , asp 231 , 337\nthe cosmic hot interstellar plasma spectrometer - - ( uc berkeley ) chips mission home page . see also the chips public education and outreach website .\np . a . isenberg , interaction of the solar wind with interstellar neutral hydrogen : three - fluid model . j . geophys . res .\nin february 2012 , nasa ' s interstellar boundary explorer ( ibex ) , the centerpiece of a $ 169 million mission mapping the frontier of the sun ' s influence , detected atoms from interstellar space streaming by earth , that are different from the chemical make - up of the solar system .\nbesides the erosion / explosion fears , flying through even a tenuous dust cloud at 0 . 1c could create enough friction to slow down the craft like an atmospheric reentry . it would then require addition propulsion ( and time ) to regain 0 . 1c . the craft could also be thrown off course - perhaps badly off course - requiring a significant course correction and the use of more propellant , also adding time to the mission . ( this assumes the craft was designed strictly for the vacuum of space and wasn\u2019t particularly aerodynamic . for example , enormous solar sails as currently envisioned would fare poorly with a dust cloud encounter at significant speed . ) multiply that by the number of dust clouds a craft might encounter and an interstellar mission could take much , much longer than anyone anticipated .\nfor example , p . caselli et al . from the harvard - smithsonian center for astrophysics presented a paper ( pdf ) on j = 1 \u2192 0 transition of n 2 h + at 93 ghz toward the quiescent low - mass cloud core l1512 in taurus , back in 1995 . that is 18 years ago !\nnote : the cosmic hot interstellar plasma spectrometer ( chips ) is a university - class explorer ( unex ) mission at uc berkeley funded by nasa .\nduring the sun ' s journey through the galaxy it encounters a range of environments , and interstellar densities ranging from 10 - 5 to 10 5 atoms / cm 3 are observed in our galactic neighborhood . hydrodynamic simulations show that if the solar system were to enter a typical diffuse cloud with a density of 10 atoms / cm 3 , the size of the heliosphere would shrink by nearly a factor of ten , with significant effects on the interplanetary environment at 1 au . by targeting interstellar probe to fly upstream of the sun ' s motion , it will explore the future environment of the solar system over the coming decades .\nastronomers call it\nthe local bubble .\nit ' s peanut - shaped , about 300 light years long , and filled with almost nothing . gas inside the bubble is very thin ( 0 . 001 atoms per cubic centimeter ) and very hot ( a million degrees ) - - that ' s 1000 times less dense and 100 to 100 , 000 times hotter than ordinary interstellar material .\nthat local fluff image was apod feb 10 , 2002 . maybe one of the contact pages reachable from there may lead to an involved scientist who would just love to share his / her expertise and / or graphical and / or other data .\nmagnetic fields play an important ( sometimes dominant ) role in the evolution of gas clouds in the galaxy , but the strength and orientation of the field in the interstellar medium near the heliosphere has been poorly constrained . previous estimates of the field strength range from 1 . 8 - 2 . 5mug and the field was thought to be parallel to the galactic plane or inclined by 38 - 60\u00b0 ( ref . 2 ) or 60 - 90\u00b0 ( ref . 3 ) to this plane . these estimates relied either on indirect observational inferences or modelling in which the interstellar neutral hydrogen was not taken into account . here we report measurements of the deflection of the solar wind plasma flows in the heliosheath to determine the magnetic field strength and orientation in the interstellar medium . we find that the field strength in the local interstellar medium is 3 . 7 - 5 . 5mug . the field is tilted ~ 20 - 30\u00b0 from the interstellar medium flow direction ( resulting from the peculiar motion of the sun in the galaxy ) and is at an angle of about 30\u00b0 from the galactic plane . we conclude that the interstellar medium field is turbulent or has a distortion in the solar vicinity .\nlike interstellar neutrals , galactic cosmic rays allow us to probe the interstellar medium , with the distinction being that their origin is not necessarily local . however , unlike interstellar neutrals , galactic cosmic rays , being charged , respond to the ( electro ) magnetic structure of the heliosphere - lism interaction region . observations ( mcdonald et al . , 2000 ) and models are beginning to use galactic cosmic rays flowing into the heliosphere to infer the structure of the boundary regions . such studies can be accomplished only by spacecraft placed far out in the heliosphere since diffusion effectively washes out any signature or imprint of the heliospheric boundaries on the cosmic ray flux observed within 40 to 50 au ( florinski et al . , 2003 ) .\nas i mentioned above , crawford\u2019s paper delves deeply into the rationale for an interstellar mission , going beyond the interstellar medium question to address planetary and stellar studies and astrobiology . it\u2019s a fascinating rationale for undertaking these studies and continuing to advocate precursor missions . and note this final caveat re alpha centauri as a destination :\nthe space between the stars is filled with gas and dust . spectacular displays of this interstellar medium ( ism ) can be found in star - forming regions where new stars are being created from the ism , as well as in planetary nebulae and supernova remnants where old stars are returing much of their mass back into space . i explore the region just around the sun , within approximately 100 pc , which is home to the local interstellar medium ( lism ) . here we find a suite of warm , modest density , partially ionized clouds ( see figure below ) .\nright : the brightest star in the sco - cen star - forming cloud is the red giant antares , which illuminates the yellow nebula in the upper - left corner of this image . antares might be the next star to explode in sco - cen , but at 500 light years it is a safe distance from earth . [ more ]\ndraine , b . t . & salpeter , e . e . destruction mechanisms for interstellar dust . astrophys . j . 231 , 438\u2013455 ( 1979 ) .\nn . v . pogorelov , a . y . semenov , solar wind interaction with the magnetized interstellar medium . shock - capturing modeling . astron . astrophys .\nlinsky , j . l . , mobius , e . , izmodenov , v . v . , and von steiger , r . ( eds . ) : 2009 ,\nfrom the outer heliosphere to the local bubble\n, space sciences reviews , 143\n\u201ci recall reading about smoke particle shield , although i do not recall the source . once cruising speed is reached , a probe moves out significantly ahead of the main spacecraft and generates a very large cloud of smoke particles that leads the spacecraft for the entire journey . the idea is that the smoke cloud will intercept and atomize the majority of the dust particles before the main spacecraft reaches that area of space . \u201d hmmm . surely that would take quite a bit of dust , since the smoke would be disappated eventually and need replacing ? i suppose you could hold a plasma shield , and idea i\u2019ve been considering \u2013 the heat to keep it ionized might come from the energy of vaporization ?\nissues like this further highlight the difficulty in making interstellar voyages . it will certainly be possible , but there will be many challenges to be met by innovative ideas .\np . a . isenberg , w . c . feldman , electron - impact ionization of interstellar hydrogen and helium at interplanetary shocks . geophys . res . lett .\nm . witte , kinetic parameters of interstellar neutral helium . review of results obtained during one solar cycle with the ulysses / gas - instrument . astron . astrophys .\nand neutral atoms are coupled weakly but directly through various kinetic processes , these being charge exchange , photoionization , recombination , and electron - impact ionization , besides direct collisions between the neutral atoms and charged particles . the weak coupling of neutral interstellar hydrogen and plasma affects both interstellar hydrogen and plasma distributions in important ways . in the partially\nas mankind begins to travel further outside the solar system , we\u2019ll need to start thinking about how to shield ourselves from the local fluff and other gas clouds we may travel through . but for the time being , we should probably just focus on planets closer to home .\ni had a look round yesterday , but i couldn ' t find any decent maps of the local fluff . you might try fitting the picture you posted to this map of our neighbourhood . it ' s approx the same scale as the fluff , 20 - 30ly .\nheck , p . et al . interstellar residence times of presolar sic dust grains from the murchison carbonaceous meteorite . astrophys . j . 698 , 1155 ( 2009 ) .\nlinsky , jeffrey l . : 2009 ,\nsolving the mysteries of the diffuse interstellar medium with high - resolution spectroscopy\n, astrophysics and space science , 320 , 85\nthe interaction of the solar wind with the local interstellar medium is characterized by the self - consistent coupling of solar wind plasma , both upstream and downstream of the heliospheric termination shock , the interstellar plasma , and the neutral atom component of interstellar and solar wind origin . the complex coupling results in the creation of new plasma components ( pickup ions ) , turbulence , and anomalous cosmic rays , and new populations of neutral atoms and their coupling can lead to energetic neutral atoms that can be detected at 1 au . in this review , we discuss the interaction and coupling of global sized structures ( the heliospheric boundary regions ) and kinetic physics ( the distributions that are responsible for the creation of energetic neutral atoms ) based on models that have been developed by the university of alabama in huntsville group ."]}
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", "topic": 33}], "title": "firefly balloons", "paragraphs": ["endless mountains hot air balloons , inc . is an authorized dealer for firefly balloons crafted in statesville , nc .\nfirefly balloons , inc . 810 salisbury rd statesville , nc 28667 ( 704 ) 878 - 9501 urltoken\nsince 1972 , firefly balloons , also known as the balloon works , has been a leader in the manufacturing of hot air balloons and ballooning equipment of the highest quality and safety . internationally recognized by our signature triangle basket , firefly balloons is dedicated to providing our customers with custom handcrafted equipment tailored for any and every use . whether it be a sport , ride , corporate , or special shape balloon , the team at firefly is ready and excited to help your vision become a reality . to locate your neares firefly dealer visit the firefly website dealer locator urltoken watch for more news coming soon from firefly balloons\nallow us to help you design and build your custom hot air balloon . get involved in the sport of hot air ballooning with firefly balloons and endless mountains hot air balloons .\nhead balloons , inc . po box 28 helen , ga 30545 1 - 800 - head - balloons urltoken\none of the largest manufacturers of sport and commercial hot air balloons in the world .\nstatesville , nc is where firefly balloons are designed and crafted . it\u2019s a place with the earthy , friendly smells of wood shavings , leather , and wicker . everything that bears the firefly name is made there and the engineers still design products in - house to ensure they\u2019re built to the exacting standards that have been progressively developing since 1972 .\nlindstrand balloons 11440 danbar st . galena , il 61036 ( 815 ) 777 - 6006 urltoken\ngalaxy balloons , inc . 810 salisbury rd statesville , nc 28667 ( 704 ) 878 - 9507\nthe sky\u2019s the limit ballooning , inc . is proud to be an authorized dealer for firefly balloons . we can help you buy your first new or used balloon , as well as replacement equipment . we also provide comprehensive balloon pilot training to accompany balloon sales .\nfirefly is the largest manufacturer of sport and commercial hot air balloons in the world . the company is dedicated to the research , development , manufacture and marketing of sophisticated state - of - the - art forms of mankind ' s oldest and safest method of flight .\nreal people , real balloons . my favorite of all i ' ve ever flown and there have been many .\nfirefly is the largest manufacturer of sport and commercial hot air balloons in the world . the company is dedicated to the research , development , manufacture and marketing of sophisticated state - of - the - art forms of mankind\u2019s oldest and safest method of flight . firefly boasts features like \u201cflexnet\u201d envelope construction , non - conductive kevlar cables , protected fuel tank corner mountings , the powerful \u201cmirage\u201d burner , the long lasting fabric coating and the highest redline temperature fabric in the industry . it\u2019s plain to see that safety and quality is the driving force behind our decision to carry only the firefly brand .\nthe mbc is intended to provide signature data on lightweight exoatmospheric traffic objects during space flight experiments . these deployed balloons will represent rapidly dispersing target subclusters to allow functional demonstration of tracking algorithms . the mbc concept is that five spherical balloons are compressed into a single canister consisting of a frangible glass tube and end caps . at the designated time , the glass franges and releases the packaged balloons . upon release , each balloon ' s passive gas generator inflates the balloon , imparting a random dispersion velocity to all the balloons simultaneously . each balloon has its own supply of inflatant and is , therefore , independent of the other balloons . balloons were designed to meet optical and radar property requirements .\nfantasy hot air balloons 3137 w . virginia ave . # 4 & 7 phoenix , arizona 85009 480 - 991 - 4260 urltoken\nfirefly is one of the largest manufacturers of sport and commercial hot air balloons in the world . the company is dedicated to the research , development , manufacture and marketing of sophisticated state - of - the - art forms of mankind ' s oldest and safest method of flight . firefly is located in the beautiful brushy mountains of western north carolina , which is deeply steeped in the time honored traditions of textile and furniture craftsmanship . since two of the most important components of modern hot air balloons are the hand inlaid and sewn envelopes and the carefully crafted wicker and rattan carriage , the craftsman is the heart of the . . . ( more )\nfirefly is one of the largest manufacturers of sport and commercial hot air balloons in the world . the company is dedicated to the research , development , manufacture and marketing of sophisticated state - of - the - art forms of mankind ' s oldest and safest method of flight . firefly is located in the beautiful brushy mountains of western north carolina , which is deeply steeped in the time honored traditions of textile and furniture craftsmanship . since two of the most important components of modern hot air balloons are the hand inlaid and sewn envelopes and the carefully crafted wicker and rattan carriage , the craftsman is the heart of the finished product . piedmont north carolina is uniquely qualified to spawn a wealth of highly skilled and dedicated craftsmen .\nthe firefly is the most heavily instrumented inflatable target l ' garde has designed , tested and flown . it was built for lincoln laboratory ' s firefly experiment . this was designed to test the ability of a 100 joule lwir laser beam for discriminating a decoy from a re - entry vehicle on the basis of decoy dynamics . the target was designed and built with different optical properties in the packaged and deployed states to aid in target acquisition and experiment , respectively . target design and construction also accommodated observations in the l and x radar bands . the target had to eject with minimal tip - off , spin up to 3 hz in the packaged state resulting in a 1 hz spin rate in the deployed state through deliberate mass properties design . it went through a series of coning excursions , opening its precession angle from about 5 degrees to 20 degrees , then 40 and finally back to about 0 , while conserving its initial angular momentum vector . the firefly was instrumented to detect and change its state of motion through an on - board microprocessor and a l ' garde - developed light - weight coning control system ; detect its absolute direction in space through a tri - axial magnetometer and a high - resolution sun sensor combination ; keep track of all its status and housekeeping functions ; and finally , process and telemeter 32 channels of data to both the bus following behind it and to the launch range below .\n. . . as a designer , i was impressed with what tracy barnes was doing with his triangular baskets and diagonal cut envelopes ( i finished 2nd in the ' 71 nationals , which qualified me for the 7 - up invitational in columbus , ohio on september 1 and 2 , 1972 ; and tucker comstock had pics of tracy ' s balloons ) . when i finished training al desmond of aurora . illinois , i suggested we go see what tracy had to offer . we flew down to statesville , where tracy was still operating out of the chicken coops , and i sold al the first barnes that tracy built for someone other than himself . al named the balloon\nthe ieo configuration for the rvto - 3a consisted of an inflatable bladder replicating the mk 12 external shape , a carbon fabric outer skin for optical and radar matching , an integrated water blanket between the inflatable and the outer skin for surface temperature control , a triaxial magnetometer for determining attitude and dynamics , and a nose positioned s - band telemetry system to transmit ieo temperature , pressure , acceleration and telemetry housekeeping data . a unique ejection deployment mechanism ( edm ) was used to store the packaged ieo and then inflate , spin and eject it . the design of the ieo and the edm were unique because it allowed a debris - free ejection of a complex target . the ieo was flown on an atlas f booster . the payloads , in addition to the ieo , were a mk - 12 reentry vehicle and calibration balloons .\ndoctype html public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\ntracy barnes ' design was so far ahead of its time , early versions look like anachronisms among their contemporaries .\nbetween the zig - zag envelope and the triangluar basket , it doesn ' t take a highly trained eye to spot a barnes .\nimages click on any of the images below to open a new window with a much larger version . some files are over 300kb , so downloads may take a while .\n\u00a4\nsymbol indicates photo scanned with permission from ballooning magazine and the bfa .\ntracy barnes took first place at the inaugural st . paul winter carnival race ( essentially the first american competition of the modern hot - air era ) , beating such lighter - than - air heavyweights as ed yost and don piccard .\nbarnes lost little time moving beyond the standard zig - zag pattern - this patchwork effect showed off the envelope ' s design flexibility as early as 1972 .\nmade up this ad in 1972 , shortly after completing his first commercial ballooning contract .\ni figured if i sold one ,\nhe says today ,\ni ' d be a dealer .\nthe well - known barnes triangular basket ( and , of course , triangular burner ) , this one from 1978 .\nmid - ' 70s barnes instruments , neatly integrated into the opulent basket ( sloppily colorized by the author ) . with bigger baskets came bigger control panels , complete with appointments like remote blast valves ( from a barnes sales brochure , circa 1978 , contributed by tom oerman ) .\ntracy barnes built this solar balloon , which first flew on may 16 , 1973 ( later flown , wisely , with a backup burner ) . apologies for indicating the wrong date above ( by two years ) , an error left uncorrected for far too long .\n. barnes ' entry was the dragonfly - spartan by barnes standards , but still a class leader in its appointments .\nthis barnes flew at the 1973 worlds , as did this one ( with the competition ' s only female pilot ) , and this one , mentioned in tom oerman ' s recollections below . the photo above is also , incidentally , the only shot i ' ve seen of homebuilt\nhail atlantis\n( not a barnes , just a favorite ) actually in the air ( lower left ) .\nthe company has kept some prototype burners around at the statesville , n . c . headquarters .\nbarnes introduced the low - cost\nstormer\n( get it ? ) in ' 80 , identifiable , in part , by the short , square skirt and the steep angles of its zig - zag pattern ( that ' s tracy himself conversing with the basket ' s occupant ) .\nfrom the early 1970s , barnes advertised consistently in ballooning magazine , owning the back cover for a decade , and often running multi - page fold - out ads inside . early ads were similar to other manufacturers ' - pictures of product , often festooned with attractive models - but it wasn ' t long before the ads took on a unique character . featuring crisp technical drawings and a clean graphic style , the enduring campaign ' s instantly identifiable look is as up - to - date today as it was in the beginning . with the assistance of jon radowski , teyosb presents a sampling of barnes ' remarkable print ad campaign .\nuse the scroll bar under the thumbnails to navigate , clicking on thumbnails to display photos below . for a full - screen version of this gallery , click here . to download photos , click the\ndownload\nbutton under the main image , or right - click the main image and select\ndownload image\n( popups must be enabled ! )\nafter his wife and it was a beautiful balloon . the design was chosen from about thirty colored pattern sheets on the floor of the balloon works when al , his partner and i went to statesville . i said :\nal , look at this one . it ' s the most beautiful !\nand he agreed . al really was a test pilot for tracy ; there were so many little things wrong with the balloon ! basically , it was a well thought out design , which is why i wanted to represent the company .\ni ' m deeply indebted to tom oerman for the contribution of a great many pieces of ballooning memorabilia , from which i ' ve taken several images on the site ( including five of the images on this page ) . very special thanks to mike emich , for the use of his amazing collection of photos and brochures from throughout the ' 70s , to jon radowski for several ads from ballooning ( barnes and otherwise ) , lance terry , for the loan of his ' 78 - ' 81 ballooning magazines , and to glen moyer , for the generous permission to reproduce images from ballooning . thanks , also , to tracy barnes ' younger sister lynn , for information and encouragement , and a link to this page on the website of mr . barnes ' current venture , the blimp works .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\ngreat job on my galaxy 77 new build . keith , monica , jimmie and michael were so easy to work with and treated us like family . the balloon is everything\nthe migration is starting in february ? thanks karl stefan jr . for the opportunity to remake this classic balloon works gem .\nthe balloon pilot conducted multiple sport parachute flights throughout the day without obtaining a weather briefing . a sigmet for severe thunderstorms , hail , and cloud tops to 45 , 000 feet was in effect for the area surrounding the takeoff and accident sites . shortly after the balloon lifted off on the accident flight , the ground crew was advised of a severe storm warning for the area and observed the storm on radar via their cellular telephones .\nurltoken is a resource to help new and old jump pilots learn to fly skydivers safely . learn more . . .\nnot sure what type of user you are ? click here to learn more .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ncountermeasures are designed to increase the probability that the reentry vehicle from a threat missile reaches its intended target . bmds testing would include the use of robust countermeasures designed to mimic those that could be used on potential threat missiles . by testing the capabilities of u . s . interceptors against realistic targets including countermeasures the ability of the u . s . to respond to an enemy missile attack would be greatly enhanced .\nthere are two primary types of countermeasures , penetration aids or penaids and inherent countermeasures . penaids are items that are added to the missile to increase the chance of the missile reaching its intended target . penaids could be housed in the target reentry vehicle separation module . one penaid technique is for an offensive missile to carry , in addition to the actual target reentry vehicle , several decoy target reentry vehicles . these decoys when released , appear to be actual warheads . inherent countermeasures are elements of normal operations of missiles that make it harder for interceptors to identify and destroy the target missile . this would include the separation of the reentry vehicle from the booster , which decreases the size of the portion of the missile to be tracked and destroyed by the interceptor .\nthere are various basic categories of countermeasures that could be used in characterization and in testing the bmds . these include simulation , anti - simulation , traffic maskers / obscurants , aim point denial , and maneuver . each uses different methods to add potential threat characteristics to targets used in the measurements program or in other testing .\nsimulation countermeasures deploy various materials to confuse sensors and prevent them from correctly identifying the reentry vehicle . these countermeasures would primarily be fabricated from graphite , stainless steel , and tungsten . anti - simulation countermeasures attempt to disguise the reentry vehicle by making the reentry vehicle look to the sensors like something other than a reentry vehicle . traffic countermeasures deploy many items at once ; this could include using multiple reentry vehicles or multiple countermeasures to confuse sensors . maskers or obscurants are materials or objects that move in flight along with the reentry vehicle to confuse the sensors and prevent them from correctly identifying the reentry vehicle . aim point denial is the ability to confuse the sensors from identifying the point on the reentry vehicle that should be hit to prevent the reentry vehicle from reaching its intended target . maneuver countermeasures include the ability of reentry vehicles to change trajectory as they enter the atmosphere thus preventing the interceptor from predicting the path of the reentry vehicle . other countermeasures are designed to increase the probability that the reentry vehicle reaches its intended target .\ndevelopment of countermeasures would involve detailed planning for test events , and identifying test objectives , appropriate countermeasures and counter - countermeasures , and acquiring any necessary materials .\ntwo types of defensive measures would be used to oppose countermeasures . the first would be improving sensor technology to more completely discriminate between the reentry vehicle and any deployed countermeasures . during the development of flight tests involving countermeasures , appropriate sensors would be selected and scheduled to participate in the test event . the second defensive measure would be improving interceptor technology to increase the chance that the interceptor can correctly identify and destroy the reentry vehicle . development activities would include modeling and simulation as well as ground testing to characterize physical properties of countermeasures and predict behavior during flight tests .\nby 2001 bmdo sponsored a red team approach to the possible development of countermeasures . operated at very modest funding levels , countermeasures hands - on program ( chop ) developed and demonstrated row countermeasures that could be challenging for u . s . missile defense systems . by charter , chop did not try to develop ' ' sophisticated ' ' countermeasures . however , the unsophisticated , row countermeasures they do develop are realistic and challenging and should be included as an integral part of the nmd flight testing and ground test hwil simulation programs .\nthe chop program needed to be supported for aggressively examining the potential of states of concern to develop more sophisticated countermeasures . the defense intelligence agency ( dia ) needed to begin tracking chop experiments . they could then investigate and bound the ability of states of concern to develop and apply the technologies that the chop teams use in their experiments to counter an nmd system . this information could then be fed back to chop management for planning and executing chop developments .\nthe 2 . 2 meter balloon deployment was demonstrated in the zero - g facility at nasa glenn research center . the packaging scheme was that used on the ieo . the ejector and launch tube were the same as for the lrep . as with most of our inflatable targets , the optical properties can be adjusted using special coatings . the unit is debris free . the diameter , spin rate , and the coning angle can also be adjusted as well as the radar cross section .\nsix inflatable lreps were flown on talos - sergeant - hydac rockets . the missions were called have jeep 7a , 7b , and 7c . the rocket failed on hj 7b . four lreps were ejected on the remaining flights .\nthe technology for the inflatable exoatmospheric object ( ieo ) was an extension of a trade study and preliminary design performed on the exoatmospheric decoy program . mlt / lincoln laboratory contracted for the development of a balloon decoy which would be a credible exoatmospheric optical - radar replica of a mark - 12 reentry vehicle . the ieo mark 2 version was developed for the rvto - 3a program with the objective of obtaining optical and radar signatures of the ieo during midcourse and early reentry , determining if the ieo and mark 12 surface temperatures match to within 10k , determining the reentry altitudes that the optical signatures , radar signatures , and ballistic coefficients of the ieo and the mk - 12 clearly diverge , and determining the physical survival altitude of the ieo .\ntwo successful flights above the terminator were conducted using terrier - malemute rockets , resulting in excellent data and the proof of principle for the firepond laser radar as a useful discriminator .\nthe mbc includes an ejector that imparts a specified velocity to the canister and begins a timer to initiate its opening . the firing signal is provided by the bus .\nthe overall system is designed to have no radar observable debris and only minimal optically observable debris .\nthe mbc design is based on two other l ' garde systems - cso and srmp - both of which have flown successfully .\nthe frangible glass tube was used in the closely spaced objects ( csos ) of the red tigress ii program . this tube shatters into thousands of very small pieces , releasing its contents . the inflation technique adapts the cso ' s use of an inflatant that sublimates to generate a gas to inflate the balloon . four csos flew on two red tigress ii sounding rocket missions : two on red tigress iia and two on red tigress iib .\nthe ejector closely models the lrep ejector . the lrep flew successfully on talos - sergeant - hydac rockets , ejecting four lreps on two separate missions .\nthe diameter , shape , number , and optical properties of the inflatables can be easily tailored for different missions .\ndiscover a new state college and happy valley from the air in our beautiful hot air balloon . drift through the skies , float over meadows , and brush treetops on a memorable flight in our balloon .\nhot air ballooning is one of the safest forms of flight known to man . our balloon is of the highest quality and is inspected regularly by an faa - approved facility to ensure it remains in excellent condition . our pilot is certified by the federal aviation administration and holds a commercial pilot\u2019s license .\ngift certificates are available now for any special occasion . perfect gifts for holidays , graduations , birthdays , weddings , and anniversaries .\nlocal photographer heidi lewis produced this slideshow using photos she took during her flight . note : this is a large file and some viewers may be unable to download the show .\ncopyright \u00a9 2006 the sky ' s the limit ballooning , inc . all rights reserved . site by : groovy web design\norder your tickets now and save time in the line ! click here for online ticket sales .\ndriving to the event ? order your parking passes and save time ! click here .\navian balloon corporation building 101 spokane industrial park 3808 n . sullivan rd spokane , wa 99216 - 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{"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 ; at london dead . much good , some ill , he did ; so hope all ' s even , and that his soul , through mercy ' s gone to heal you that survive , and read , take care for this most certain exit to prepare : for only the actions of the just smell sweet and blossom in the dust elihu yale ' s own epitaph at wrexham , wales .\nthe group started small and humble . yale tradition mandated that any singing group worth its salt ceremoniously induct new members by sipping from engraved silver cups , but with nothing so luxurious on hand , mixed co ' s first members gathered around a plastic punch bowl which had been spray - painted gray .\nthis website use cookies to improve your experience . by continuing to browse the website you agree to our use of cookies . learn more from our privacy centre .\npat . # 3 , 312 combination lock - springfield , ma ( with c . wilson )\nprecise fingertip control of multiple functions enhances productivity and operator comfort . three - and four - function valves are available for clamping and non - clamping arrangements . for finite control of attachments , auxiliary function flow can be adjusted down to a preferred level through the dash display .\nwe have an unwavering commitment to quality . all our global facilities have iso registrations and use highly advanced design , manufacturing and testing methods\nwe use cookies to ensure that we provide you with the best possible experience on this website . to find out more about cookies and how we process personal data , visit our privacy centre .\nconvenient and innovative door locking solutions for your home , without the need to carry keys .\nview footage anywhere using a smartphone or tablet for ultimate peace of mind , home or away . for the latest product and app updates , please see our help & support section .\nthe quality and value you need , from the door hardware brand you trust .\nintroducing the newest member of the nextouch family , the nextouch sectional mortise keypad lock . with all the features you love about the original nextouch , now in a mortise platform !\ndownload the customer support app today for a troubleshooting and support experience that is immediate and intuitive .\nsign up now to receive up - to - date info such as latest press releases , sec filings , events & presentations , and end - of - day stock quote .\nthe veracitor\u00ae vx engine - powered fork lift truck range provides outstanding productivity and low ownership cost , with smart design , leading ergonomics , reliable performance , serviceability and styling .\nour websites may use cookies to personalize and enhance your experience . by continuing without changing your cookie settings , you agree to this collection . for more information , please see our university websites privacy notice .\nfind e - journals by title . find print journals via the general search .\nweb - based bibliographic management software free to uconn students , faculty , staff .\nthe maker studio at uconn library fosters a community of cross - discipline innovation .\nschedule library instruction for your class , or learn how to incorporate information literacy into your curriculum .\nseries ii : oral histories and employee memoirs , n . d . , 1874 - 2001\nseries i : history ( n . d . , 1878 \u2013 2001 ) consists of maps , photographs , and videotape .\npermission to publish from these papers must be obtained in writing from both the university of connecticut libraries and the owner ( s ) of the copyright .\nhennessy , thomas f . locks and lockmakers of america . rev . 3rd . ed . park ridge , ill . : locksmith publishing corp . , c1997 . call number 3\nsame as above , except instead of appellant\u2019s brief , the title is : plaintiff\u2019s appeal from superior court for fairfield county . ( 2 copies ) call number 5\nsite , 19th century photo reproductions including stamford historical society collection , n . d .\n\u201cwe cut the finest keys\u201d , photographs of commerical key sign , n . d .\n\u201cmr . never - close - the door , mr . always - slam - the - door - goodbye\u201d , advertisement from saturday evening post , 1910 september 24\nbabbidge library has approximately 42 miles of shelving . that would take you about 14 hours to walk up and down them .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nit looks like you ' re trying to zoom in on this page . for best results : use the most recent version of your browser , disable your browser ' s ' zoom text only ' setting , and use your browser ' s default font size settings .\nto zoom in , use [ ctrl ] + [ + ] in windows , and [ cmd ] + [ + ] on a mac . to zoom out , use the keyboard shortcut [ ctrl ] + [ - ] in windows and [ cmd ] + [ - ] on a mac .\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 .\nberkeley college boasts a central location , beautiful collegiate gothic architecture , and a renowned dining hall . it is a lively community of spirited students , faculty , and staff .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nsince then , however , we ' ve blazed a new trail in college a cappella . we ' ve toured all over the world , performing for the likes of british prime minister tony blair and u . n . secretary general ban ki - moon . in 2012 , we appeared on national television in china , drawing an audience of millions .\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 ."]}
{"id": 53937, "summary": [{"text": "echologics llc is a toronto-based engineering company that specializes in non-invasive acoustic detection of underground leaks and pipe condition assessment .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "it has conducted and completed projects in north america , europe , australia , south africa , and singapore that have mitigated the loss of millions of gallons of drinking water via leaking infrastructure .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "echologics and mueller systems are both part of mueller water products ' mueller technologies reporting segment . ", "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"]}
{"id": 53945, "summary": [{"text": "fig is a crowdfunding platform for video games launched in august 2015 .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "unlike traditional crowdfunding approaches like kickstarter , where individuals can back a project to receive rewards , fig uses a mixed model that include individual backing and the opportunity for uncredited investors to invest as to obtain a shares of future revenues for successful projects . ", "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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6060 .\nwe found great results , but some are outside new york city . showing results in neighbouring cities .\ndid you know ? new york helicopter airport transfers can be combined with nyc sightseeing tours ! for more information on nyc helicopter airport transfers , please call us or request a quote below .\nget quick answers from helicopter flight services - helicopter tours staff and past visitors .\nenjoy sweeping views of brooklyn , new york city and new jersey skylines as you soar past some of the most iconic landmarks known throughout the world on your . . .\n\u00a92018 liberty helicopter | sightseeing tours new york | tours in ny | city tour of nyc | call ( 800 ) 542 - 9933 . all rights reserved .\nnew york helicopter tours are a great way to experience flight as well as see the local sights . inquire online for more information and plan your tour today .\ntake to the skies on a helicopter tour to see new york ' s amazing skyline ! on this scenic 18 - 20 - minute helicopter flight you ' ll soar through the sky and . . .\nsee new york city like never before on this 28 - 30 minute helicopter tour . capture views of iconic manhattan attractions including the empire state building , . . .\nbest view of new york city \u2013 there is nothing like it ! this spectacular view is only available from the air .\nhelicopter charters offer a fast , easy and comfortable alternative for travel in and out of the new york area airports . since rooftop helicopter landings are not permitted , manhattan has three heliports open to the public . with convenient access to all new york - area airports and manhattan heliports , wings air\u2019s helicopter charter service will pick you up and deliver you to your destination quickly and comfortably .\ntake to the manhattan skies for an exciting helicopter tour of new york city ! enjoy spectacular aerial views of manhattan on this memorable 12 - 15 - minute . . .\nsee new york city\u2019s amazing skyline lit up in a perspective normally reserved for private charters ! you ' ll fly in a 6 passenger bell helicopter or 7 . . .\nhelicopter sightseeing tours allow you to see new york from a perspective of wonder and awe . if you think you have seen all of new york , you haven\u2019t seen anything until you have seen the view from the sky . there are several new york helicopter tours available that are sure to fit every tourist\u2019s budget . sit back in style while watching as the sites unfold before your very eyes . the beauty of a ny helicopter tour is that you do not need to leave the safe confines of the helicopter , and you won\u2019t have to fight the crowds or traffic .\nget unbeatable views of manhattan from the sky and water on this exclusive vip tour in new york city ! hop aboard a luxury helicopter and soar over the brooklyn . . .\nnew york helicopter has been a leading provider of helicopter tours in new york city for more than 20 years . our commitment to affordable , safe , convenient , and efficient transportation services has enabled us to earn a phenomenal reputation in the area . whether you want a helicopter tour in ny , airport transfers in nyc , a shuttle transfer in new york , or any other type of chartered helicopter flights in nyc ; we are the preferred transportation solution provider . our pilots are all faa certified , and they have an extensive amount of experience in giving passengers the exhilarating helicopter tours in new york that they want and deserve . the area is home to many amazing landmarks , attractions , and scenery , so your ride will be an amazing experience that you won\u2019t soon forget .\ntake the ultimate helicopter tour over new york ! this 20 - minute aerial tour covers all five boroughs . you ' ll see the statue of liberty , chrysler building , . . .\non this thrilling daytime helicopter tour you will view new york city ' s stunning skyline . in a small - group , enjoy a unique perspective of the big apple from . . .\nsoar above new york harbor to view all of nyc ' s most captivating sights on this truly all - encompassing tour . . . .\nthe new york police department ' s aviation unit arguably lays claim to be one of the first airborne law enforcement units in the world .\nall aboard for a bird\u2019s - eye view of manhattan on a helicopter tour of top new york city sights . see central park , the hudson river , rockefeller center , and the . . .\nsee the entire city of new york on a comprehensive 25 - 30 - minute helicopter tour of the big apple ! as well as the most popular sights , such as the statue of . . .\nfor those that want to view even more of new york city , the grand helicopter tour visits all of the places in the previous tours and more within twenty five minutes . besides seeing the tour sites from the liberty and central park tours , you will view such sites as the verrazano bridge , uptown , midtown and the downtown skyline of manhattan and new jersey palisades . this is indeed the most grand tour of new york city .\nsee new york ' s famous landmarks from the air on an exhilarating 15 - minute helicopter tour . you ' ll come face - to - face with the statue of liberty as you fly above . . .\nonce you arrive in new york , reaching a further destination such as manhattan can prove to be a challenge when you need to quickly transfer to another airport .\noff - airport landings are not permitted within the 5 boroughs new york city ( except at designated airports and heliports ) , on manhattan rooftops or in the hamptons . off - airport landings in new jersey require a permit from the new jersey department of transportation that must be obtained at least 10 days in advance .\nthis specially created new york combo ticket offers you the chance to savour the majestic manhattan skyline from the air on an exhilarating helicopter flight , from the sea on a sightseeing cruise and from the air at the empire state building .\nin today\u2019s world , everything from communication to travel is happening faster than ever . helicopter charters are changing the way people get from one place to another . stop stressing about your daily commute , missing your flight or an important meeting . skip traffic and fly with the best charter helicopter service new york has to offer .\nthere is no other place in the world like new york city ! take in stunning aerial views of world - famous landmarks while riding in style and comfort . all tours . . .\nsee new york city at its best with the statue of liberty and ellis island , the verrazano bridge , the downtown manhattan skyline , central park , midtown and uptown manhattan , the george washington bridge , yankee stadium and the new jersey palisades . this is a tour you will never forget .\nthere are many options to choose from when considering a new york helicopter tour . tour times range from fifteen minutes to twenty - five minutes . each tour offers sites of new york city that are sure to dazzle and delight those who have never seen the big apple before , and it will even thrill those that are returning to enjoy tours again . our tour schedule fills up quickly , so it is a good idea to book well in advance of your trip . as per agreement with city hall , all tour helicopter companies are restricted to flying over water .\nthe 429 is a twin engine helicopter but is still in the light category . the nypd 429 ' s will be outfitted with trakkabeam searchlights , the mx10 eo / ir camera system , a goodrich hoist and will meet new york state requirements to serve as a certified air ambulance .\nabsolutely brilliant way to see new york , amazing views and the pilot points out all the areas he ' s flying over , if you get the chance to do this you won ' t be disappointed .\nlifting off at the downtown manhattan heliport , 6 east river piers , ny ny 10004 our helicopters are conveniently located near mass transit stops and easy to find for new york city regulars and first - time visitors alike .\nour tours at new york helicopter start at $ 199 , and passengers will have many different tour options to choose from . there is nothing more exciting than getting a clear bird\u2019s eye view of the city up close . whether you want a grand helicopter tour that visits numerous attractions , a liberty tour , nyc airport transfers , or a general helicopter ride around new york , we have packages to meet all types of preferences . charters can be scheduled any time of the day or night , and our tours are offered year round . in just 30 minutes or less , you will be able to see much of what the city offers with unobstructed clear views that are absolutely breathtaking . view our booking page to check tour availability .\nthe nypd air support division receives its first of four new bell 429 patrol helicopters which will replace the a119 koala . the transition to the 429 twin engine helicopter should be complete by the close of 2015 .\nour helicopter rental nyc services save time when you bypass the people and traffic by flying .\na helicopter mistakenly fires rockets near a bystander during russia ' s zapad 2017 training exercise .\nthe nypd has been flying the bell 412 as a search and rescue helicopter since 1986 .\noffering exhilarating new york sightseeing opportunities since 1990 , liberty helicopter delivers unparalleled safety records and a commitment to customer service - you will see more than you ever imagined when you step into one of our choppers . and , like many of our past customers , you ' ll want to tell your friends all about it ! every trip with liberty is an unforgettable one .\nas a leading helicopter company in new york , we assist our clients with all of their travel needs , may it be for business or leisure . our flight specialists can handle a wide variety of special requests including ground transportation , luggage transfers , photography and catering . we partner with only the best local service providers to provide you with the highest quality experience available .\nif you want a quick helicopter tour of nyc , this fifteen minute tour ensures you see sites such as the statue of liberty , governor\u2019s and ellis island , the spectacular views of the manhattan and brooklyn bridges , the south street seaport and the wall street financial center . all of these sites are remarkable and give tourists the best view of some of new york\u2019s finest attractions .\nfor more information , or to ask about our services , please contact the liberty helicopter office today .\nan nypd air sea rescue helicopter hoisting a diver out of the water on an actual water rescue .\nyou can but you have to pay the price of 6 passengers in order to secure the helicopter privately .\nthis early bell 47 nypd helicopter was outfitted with floats and a rescue basket to perform water rescues around the city .\nthe bell 412 is classified as a medium lift helicopter and is the largest helicopter operated by nypd . the 412 is the workhorse for the air unit ' s sea rescue program and is available 24 hours a day with 2 nypd scuba divers on board .\nin 1954 the last fixed wing aircraft in the nypd aviation division was parked and the unit became an all helicopter air support unit .\n\u00b7 25 hrs of instrument flight instruction and 25 hrs in the unit\u2019s frasca flight simulator in order to earn his helicopter instrument rating .\nas our guest , rest assured that you will be flying in the safest , most modern charter helicopters in new york . our fleet is second to none , with pilots boasting years of flight training from some of the best aviation schools around the globe ! wings air is registered with wyvern , a global aviation safety auditing firm , a testament to our outstanding safety record and reliability .\n\u201cthe targeting system on one helicopter mistakenly acquired a target , \u201d the statement explained . \u201cthe strike by unguided rockets damaged a truck . \u201d\nnewark , n . j . , \u2013 heliflite is adding an agusta helicopter to its managed fleet . the company now o . . .\nwe service not only the tri - state area , but all major cities and popular destinations in the northeast usa including helicopter charters to the hamptons , atlantic city , and more . ask us about helicopter services in chicago , atlanta , south florida , las vegas and los angeles !\n\u201cit\u2019s like a new plane , \u201d mr . trump said in a documentary that showed off some of the renovations . \u201cthe plane is very much an extension of the trump brand . \u201d\npilot positions are both competitive and demanding . new pilot candidates take a written exam as well as a physical agility test followed by an interview in front of a board . testing and interview scores are then combined with points for things such as military experience , police experience , and even their sick time record . when the new pilot is finally selected they face a long and intensive training program .\nfor mr . trump , doing things bigger than most has been a guiding principle , as reflected in his penchant for slapping his name on buildings and planes . in june 1989 he launched the trump shuttle , after paying $ 365 million to buy the old eastern airlines shuttle operations , which connected new york city with boston and washington . the deal is not counted among his more successful ventures . in 1990 he defaulted on his loan and lost control of the airline to a group of lenders . around the same time , a helicopter shuttle service he ran also fizzled .\nwe take you inside the cockpit of law enforcement helicopters around the world while sharing knowledge and insight on how to become a police or sheriff helicopter pilot .\none of the first police aviation units in the u . s . was established in 1929 at floyd bennett air field in brooklyn new york . the nypd ' s air support division was an all fixed wing fleet when it first took to the skies to try to get a handle on the swarms of barnstormers that had descended on the city in the early days of aviation . just about any empty field was turned into an impromptu air field and air show . it was not long before the nypd began experiences a new phenomenon called traffic jams . soon the police bi - planes were reporting on traffic conditions and directing officers to traffic accidents .\nfor more information about helicopter charters or jet charters , please speak with a wings air flight specialist today toll - free at ( 866 ) 445 - 5434 .\ndo you feel like you spend half of your day in traffic ? save those precious hours for the finer things in life by commuting between your home and office by helicopter . our wholesale helicopter flight time / helicopter commuter programs are the best solution for frequent flights . purchase all your flights in advance at a discounted rate and enjoy priority over anyone else , a real advantage during the summer the peak season . we offer flexible scheduling as far as 6 months in advance and minimal paperwork as compared to booking individual trips . wholesale helicopter time is valid for 18 months from purchase and can be used on any helicopter route in the northeast serviced by wings air helicopters . we also offer you the benefits of our many partnerships with luxury service providers so you can use your hours in many fun and exciting ways .\nfour of the five aircraft are more than 20 years old , a rarity for most billionaires . the exception is a 19 - year - old cessna 750 citation x \u2014 the only one of the five without the trump name painted on it in large letters . the smaller plane was grounded last week after the new york times reported that its registration had expired in january . it is now cleared to fly again , according to the f . a . a .\nwe had the best time when we took our 30min flight . we chose hfs as the windows in the helicopter were larger than the others and it certainly paid off .\nthe bell helicopter 206 family of turbine powered rotary wing aircraft is world renowned and considered to be the safest , most reliable aircraft of any kind flying throughout the world .\nthe bell 206 l iv long ranger is a 7 place helicopter with an average cruise speed of 110 mph , range of 330 miles and an endurance of 3 hours .\nmoscow \u2014 at least one bystander narrowly escaped death when a russian military helicopter accidentally fired rockets into a parking lot during a training exercise , a video released on tuesday shows .\nthe bell 206 b iii jetranger is a 5 place helicopter with an average cruise speed of 100 mph , range of 330 miles and an endurance of 3 hours and 15 minutes .\n\u201cthe sky\u2019s the limit at trump turnberry , with exclusive helicopter charter now available for guests for quick and seamless travel to destinations across scotland and beyond , \u201d the resort\u2019s website reads .\non deptember 22 , 2010 a nypd bell 412 helicopter flying in support of a presidential detail experienced mechanical problems and made a forced water landing in jamaica bay near floyd bennett field in brooklyn . the female pilot in command , erin nolan - egan , reported that she heard a loud bang before losing power in at least one of the engines . the veteran pilot was able to deploy the aircraft ' s emergency flotation devices allowing the helicopter to remain floating upright . the six officers on board were able to step from the floating helicopter onto a rescue boat .\nwater rescues are not new to the nypd air unit . the first water rescues were carried out by the unit in the 1930s when fixed wing aircraft outfitted with floats would land on the water and literally throw a lifeline to a person in distress .\nseated in comfort , experience all the sights of manhattan from the air on a 17 - 20 minute helicopter flight . enjoy bird ' s - eye views of top manhattan attractions . . .\nthe russian military issued a strongly worded statement denying that the helicopter mishap occurred on monday , when president vladimir v . putin visited the firing range . but it did not dispute the authenticity of the video .\nhelicopters were not introduced to the nypd air support unit until 1948 when they received their first bell 47 helicopter . nypd also has the distinction of employing the very first bell helicopter in a law enforcement air support unit . while today the nypd has an advanced air & sea rescue unit even some of the very first bell 47 ' s and even fixed wing aircraft were outfitted with floats in order to carry out water rescue missions .\nthe 206 jet ranger helicopter was introduced to the civilian market in 1967 and is currently still in production . this helicopter has acclaimed worldwide success as the most popular single engine turbine machine in its class . the spacious cabin offers a five seat configuration ideally suited for corporate and executive transport . the doors and seats can be easily removed for the installation of utility and photographic equipment , making the jet ranger one of the most versatile executive helicopters available to date .\neach nypd bell 412 rescue helicopter is staffed with two pilots , a crew chief who is also an a & p mechanic , and two police officer scuba divers . the unit is staffed and available for calls 24 hours a day .\nwings air is here to represent you and / or your company with whatever service you need , whenever you need it . a knowledgeable flight specialist will assist you in booking your jet charter or helicopter charter until the completion of your trip .\nwe operate only the safest , most modern charter helicopters to meet our clients\u2019 high expectations . whether you have an important meeting at the office or a plane to catch , relax and stay focused aboard your private nyc helicopter while flying over traffic .\nthe following information outlining the nypd ' s new pilot training program was taken from an article written by retired nypd cheif pilot lt . ken solosky , for professional pilot and linked up here at urltoken . ken solosky was also kind enough to review the first copy of catch the sky and a portion of his review appears on the cover .\nmy wife and i enjoyed the helicopter flight over the city , but i thought it was very expensive for such a short flight . the views were great and the pilot was very friendly and pointed out different landmarks and offered some commentary along the way . . . .\nwe are pioneers . we were the first to break the sound barrier and to certify a commercial helicopter . we were aboard nasa\u2019s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to the market . today , we\u2019re defining the future of on - demand mobility and vertical lift .\nto learn more about our tours , take a look at the standard tours and special packages that we offer . whether you ' re looking for a helicopter ride around nyc or to tie the knot over the big apple , we ' ve got the experience you ' re looking for .\nsee the statue of liberty eye to eye , take in a bird\u2019s eye view of ellis and governor\u2019s island , fly over the south street seaport , and check out the brooklyn and manhattan bridges on the way to visiting the wall street financial center from a comfortable seat inside a luxury helicopter .\ntotally awesome , out of this world experience i\u2019m still totally overwhelmed with my whole experience i had with heliny on 11 / 05 / 2018 . definitely the best helicopter tour company , highly recommend . dreams do come true and heliny certainly made this happen for me . one wish i\u2019ve had , . . .\nto be illegible for transfer into the nypd air unit you not only must be a sworn officer , but you must have a private helicopter pilots license , or a commercial fixed wing rating , and / or an a & p ( airframe & powerplant ) license if you are applying for a maintenance position .\nthe third helicopter , a 1990 sikorsky s - 76b , was purchased in march 2012 and is currently worth roughly $ 940 , 000 . the trump organization has used pictures of it to help market its golf courses . it was shipped to scotland in 2015 , for the use of clients of trump turnberry resort in scotland .\nthe cessna was previously owned by netjets , an aircraft company that caters to the nation\u2019s wealthiest people , and has flown more than other planes its age , records show . it was worth $ 15 . 3 million new and has a current resale value of approximately $ 3 . 2 million , according to an estimate by vref publishing , a company that supplies information about aircraft values . the times paid vref to value the plane based on publicly available information .\nas it turns out however kelly was not talking about air to air missiles or anything of the nature but rather a barrett . 50 cal machine in which his officers have received training firing from the helicopter . it was also revealed that the . 50 caliber machine gun is kept in a police department safe and is only brought out on special occasions when a higher level of force protection can be justified .\nthe boeing also weighs more than 100 , 000 pounds , making it too heavy to land at many smaller airports , including one at teterboro , n . j . , the airport of choice for wealthy new yorkers like mr . trump . instead it must fly in and out of la guardia airport in queens , which mr . trump , and others , have likened to what one might find in a third world country . la guardia does offer a marketing perk : the 757 can often be seen at the airport , a billboard on wheels .\nmr . trump took possession of the other 1989 in august 2014 . it has logged only a handful of flights with the f . a . a . since he took possession , records show , though not all chopper flights are logged with the federal regulator . one notable trip that it received clearance to make was on new year\u2019s eve in 2015 , when , records show , it was given authorization to fly to nassau , in the bahamas , from west palm beach , fla . both helicopters are worth approximately $ 875 , 000 , according to vref .\nthis is a popular helicopter tour in nyc that lasts approximately nineteen minutes . famous sites most seen in movies and in the news are toured with your comfort in mind . see ellis island and the statue of liberty from a point of view that is unique and awe - inspiring . the next stop is the empire state building followed by a view of central park that is second to none . you will be flying along the hudson river and viewing the intrepid air , sea , and space museum during the tour of a lifetime . the fun does not stop there ; next you will make a grand sweep of the yankee stadium and the george washington bridge .\nover the years nypd ' s air sea rescue program has grown in the vacuum left when the u . s . coast guard reassigned its air assets in the area . the closest coast guard helicopter to the city now must respond from either cape cod or atlantic city nj . the nypd air support unit now occupies the old u . s . coast guard facilities on floyd bennett field . the result is that nypd ' s air sea rescue helicopters & crews now respond to calls within a 60 mile radius of the city . more than once the unit has found itself up to 20 miles off shore on a sea rescue incident . it is not uncommon for the nypd air sea rescue team to receive a request from the u . s . coast guard when their response might be delayed .\nfly blade , inc . is not a direct air carrier and does not operate aircraft . all flights arranged by blade are currently operated by various operators including zip aviation , helicopter flight services ( \u201chfs\u201d ) , and other dot licensed operators . blade fixed - wing flights are currently operated by lima ny corp , tropic ocean airways , and altius aviation llc . for flights to any destination that are charters of the entire aircraft capacity , blade acts as the agent of the customer . in addition , for flights organized by blade as public charters under 14 cfr part 380 , blade acts as a principal , and flights are operated by lima ny corp . , eastern air express , altius aviation llc , tropic ocean airways , hfs , zip , analar , and other dot licensed operators ; see operator - participant agreement for details .\nthe best way to experience the symbols and sights of america\u2019s freedom is on the liberty tour .\nsee the statue of liberty and ellis island , fly by the empire state building , and check out central park from above as you fly along the hudson river before cruising by the intrepid air , sea , and space museum . you\u2019ll also see yankee stadium and the george washington bridge on your tour of a lifetime .\ncontact us today at 212 - 361 - 6060 to learn more about the services that we provide , or to get assistance with any questions that you may have . we will be pleased to provide any help that you may need .\nviator uses cookies to improve your site experience . learn more or change your settings . by continuing , you consent to our cookies .\nenjoy stunning panoramic views while you explore the vast landscape of manhattan , brooklyn and staten island and so much more on this world class pilot . . .\nthe near - perfect symmetry of manhattan can really only be appreciated from hundreds of feet off the ground . this is a once - in - a - lifetime learning . . .\nsome content licensed under a creative commons attribution 3 . 0 license . \u00a9 1997\u2013mon jul 09 13 : 13 : 17 pdt 2018 viator , inc . cur015 - 330223 all rights reserved . viator is a registered trademark of viator , inc . is a service mark of viator , inc . travel with an insider is a service mark of viator , inc . use of this website constitutes acceptance of viator ' s terms & conditions .\nthis very popular tour provides awe inspiring views of the big apple\u2019s most iconic landmarks as you soar above the hudson . . .\nthe majesty of nyc\u2019s beauty is yours to behold when the city lights are shining against the dark night sky . . . .\nbirds - eye - views of the big apple\u2019s most iconic landmarks on this ride . as you soar above the city . . .\nbeat the traffic , take hours off of your commute , and reach the city in less than 8 minutes . . .\ntickets are valid for 1 year from date of purchase unless otherwise stated . if ticket is not redeemed within 1 year of purchase you may be subject to a price increase\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nattraction tickets direct will not be beaten on price ! our price promise ensures that you are getting the best value attraction tickets .\nwe carefully select the most reputable attraction and excursion companies to ensure the highest standards of quality and care .\nit\u2019s always cheaper to book before you travel and popular activities sell - out fast .\nwe founded attraction tickets direct in 2002 in order to add happiness to holidays and make it easier for you to buy attraction tickets to the world ' s leading attractions . since then , we have served over 4 million happy customers and the values and customer promises are the same today as they were when we started . read more . . .\nattraction tickets direct is a trading name of atd travel services ltd . registered in england with registered number 4390984 and vat number 795922965 .\nbook with confidence . we are a member of abta which means you have the benefit of abta\u2019s assistance and code of conduct .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\nthere are no pins in your viewport . try moving the map or changing your filters .\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 .\ntripadvisor gives a certificate of excellence to accommodations , attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers .\ndark day but the guys made this well worth the money . the 30 mins felt like an hour , the knowledge of the attractions and area was really helpful . we travelled with my partner and 10 month old and were totally safe and had a wonderful . . .\neveryone must do this ! it was such a thrill we thoroughly enjoyed it . the picture i got of manhattan blew me away ! the pilot made sure we got everything we wanted from the journey - well worth the money !\ni enjoyed a lot love them . very nice services they have to offer . i like the pilot kate he was so friendly\nnote : your question will be posted publicly on the questions & answers page .\nhi gabby d , due to limited availability we strongly recommend booking in advance to confirm your flight . we can at times accommodate walk - in reservations .\nmi - 8 helicopters during the joint russian - belarussian zapad 2017 military exercises on monday .\nthe video , from the online news portal urltoken , shows two helicopters swooping over a field at treetop level before one suddenly fires off rockets that seem to hit a truck just a few yards from the bystander , who was standing on the parking lot , which is next to a firing range near st . petersburg .\nthe misfire came during a major exercise , called zapad 2017 , or west 2017 , though the timing of the strike was unclear . the exercises began thursday and run through wednesday .\nintended to flex russian military muscle along the border with nato countries to the west of russia , the exercises have also highlighted some safety lapses . already one russian soldier has died from a ricocheting tank shell .\n\u201call reports on social media of salvos fired at a crowd of journalists and a large quantity of gravely injured people are intentional provocations , or somebody\u2019s personal stupidity , \u201d the statement said . it did not clarify whether anyone was wounded in the misfire .\nthe news portal said an unidentified witness had provided the video , and suggested the mishap at the luzhsky firing range occurred either sunday or monday . a longer video posted by another news site , fontanka , shows civilian cars and a military truck damaged by shrapnel .\nzapad 2017 is a revival of a soviet - era training maneuver that once included forces from the warsaw pact , the soviet military alliance whose members have now joined nato . today , only the armies of belarus and russia take part .\nthe exercises have raised fears in belarus that the kremlin intends to leave behind some of its forces , creating a permanent military presence there .\ntensions are also high across the border , particularly in the baltic states , where defense planners recall that similar large scale war games were used as by russia to cover preparations for the invasion of crimea and the establishment of a separatist zone in eastern ukraine .\ndonald j . trump speaking in front of one of his planes in columbus , ohio , in march .\nof all the things connected to donald j . trump , few have given him more mileage than his fleet of aircraft .\nhis boeing 757 jet , often referred to as trump force one , has received the full rich - and - famous lifestyle treatment ; the washington post even queried whether it was better than air force one .\none of mr . trump\u2019s helicopters has gotten similar coverage ; an interior renovation made cnbc\u2019s \u201csecret lives of the super rich\u201d in a segment entitled \u201cpimp my chopper . \u201d\na close look at mr . trump\u2019s two airplanes \u2014 the 757 and a smaller jet used on the campaign trail \u2014 and three helicopters , however , suggests that their value rests chiefly in their marketing potential , with the trump stamp of status masking the fleet\u2019s age .\nmost people who own aircraft do not have more than one or two . even those who can afford to own planes often lease or charter them instead , offering a layer of ease and anonymity . but anonymity is not mr . trump\u2019s style . the boeing , built in 1991 to seat roughly 200 people , is mr . trump\u2019s favorite flying toy , he said in an interview on saturday . the jet , which once did duty with a commercial airline in mexico in the 1990s , has been famously renovated . it has a bedroom ; the fixtures are brushed with 24 - karat gold ; and the toilet seats were reupholstered with edelman leather , which also graces the eames chairs in ivanka trump\u2019s den .\nwhile the 757 might seem like an odd choice for a man who puts his net worth at $ 11 billion , and , records show , does not use the plane much to travel abroad , mr . trump has cited it and his other planes as proof of how he gets good value for his money . in the 1980s , for example , he paid $ 8 million to buy a 1968 boeing 727 from a financially troubled texas company , diamond shamrock , according to his book \u201cthe art of the deal . \u201d mr . trump said a smaller gulfstream jet would have cost more than twice as much .\n\u201cit was a little more plane than i needed , \u201d he wrote , \u201cbut i find it hard to resist a good deal when the opportunity presents itself . \u201d\nin the interview on saturday , mr . trump said he did not own the five aircraft to burnish his brand , but agreed that the fleet had \u201cpromotional value . \u201d he added that he could get by without owning a boeing 757 but it was a \u201cgreat luxury to have . \u201d\nair travel is one of the largest expenses of mr . trump\u2019s republican presidential campaign : a company he owns has charged the campaign approximately $ 3 . 7 million in travel costs since he announced his candidacy in june 2015 . using the 757 does not help keep costs down : it guzzles fuel and costs thousands of dollars an hour to fly , more than private planes being used to shuttle other presidential candidates . still , mr . trump has used it to crisscross the country , sometimes with just a small group of people aboard .\ndonald j . trump\u2019s boeing 757 at the dubuque regional airport in iowa in january . though the plane guzzles fuel , mr . trump has used it frequently during his presidential campaign .\nmr . trump said that he was aware of the boeing\u2019s limitations and that he did not \u201cuse it that much . \u201d according to f . a . a . records , the boeing has flown about 333 hours between mr . trump\u2019s announcement of his intention to run for president last june and march 16 , 2016 . during the same stretch , f . a . a . records show , the cessna has flown roughly 216 hours . a review by the times shows most of the hours logged were for campaign travel .\nlarge jets are popular among professional sports teams and rock bands , which have to move large groups and equipment . still , some individuals and companies do own such aircraft . ronald w . burkle , a billionaire investor who owns stakes in a number of companies , including whole foods market , flies on a boeing 757 registered to his firm . las vegas sands , a casino operator run by the billionaire sheldon adelson , has several larger planes that are used to transport company executives and sands customers .\nbuying older planes has advantages : in addition to being less expensive , their depreciation costs are lower .\nmr . trump said he liked older planes because they had been \u201ctested\u201d and had \u201cbeen around . \u201d\nas for mr . trump\u2019s personal travel , he prefers to fly private . in 2009 , he decided to sell his boeing 727 , which was by then 41 years old . he replaced it with another used aircraft , the boeing 757 .\na company controlled by the billionaire paul allen , a founder of microsoft , had bought that plane in 1995 . mr . allen did a full renovation , transforming it into a luxurious private jet . he installed a master suite that included a bathroom and guest room . he put a conference table , overhead projector and bar in the center of the aircraft . this room had two couches and 11 single seats , according to f . a . a . records . elsewhere on the plane , mr . allen installed 12 sleeper seats , each with their own foldout monitors .\nhe agreed to sell it to mr . trump in 2010 , records show . the purchase price was not disclosed , though it was widely reported that mr . trump paid $ 100 million . the aircraft was insured at a value of $ 35 million in 2011 , records show , and aviation experts say it is currently worth about $ 18 million . boeing no longer makes 757s , but a 2015 boeing business jet would sell for approximately $ 80 million , and cost anywhere from $ 20 million to $ 40 million to outfit .\nafter mr . trump took possession of the 757 in 2011 he made a number of changes but did not fundamentally undo mr . allen\u2019s initial renovation , records show . for instance , he kept the headboard in the master bedroom , as well as most of the chairs , couches and toilet seats mr . allen had left , choosing to reupholster them .\ngreg raiff , chief executive officer of private jet services , an aviation consulting firm and private - jet charter broker for corporations and individuals , said the boeing was an unusual aircraft for a man of mr . trump\u2019s wealth . \u201cbuying a 25 - year - old 757 is like buying a bag of cheetos . it\u2019s a lot of food for a low price , \u201d he said .\nmr . trump\u2019s three other aircraft are helicopters . two of those are 1989 sikorsky s - 76bs , one of which was used to give rides to children at the iowa state fair .\nbecause of an editing error , an article last sunday about how donald j . trump\u2019s brand has gotten a lift from his aging fleet of airplanes misstated part of the name of a television program that featured a segment on the renovation of one of his helicopters . it was cnbc\u2019s \u201csecret lives of the super rich , \u201d not \u201csuper lives of the super rich . \u201d\nsusan c . beachy contributed research , and david w . chen and jeremy b . merrill contributed reporting .\nfind out what you need to know about the 2016 presidential race today , and get politics news updates via facebook , twitter and the first draft newsletter .\ntwo nypd officers pose with their open cockpit bi - plane at floyd bennett field in the early days of police aviation . brooklyn ny\nthis bell 206 jet ranger saw service in the nypd air support unit between early helicopters such as the bell 47 and more modern helicopters such as the a119 koala and the bell 429 .\ntoday the nypd air support and air sea rescue operate out of the only home they have ever known , floyd bennett field on the water ' s edge in brooklyn ny . the unit consist of 69 total personnel , most of which are sworn officers , including maintenance personnel .\nthe air support unit currently operates 4 medium lift helicopters , bell 412 ep ' s , and 4 light helicopters . the 412 medium helicopters are used for missions such as tactical support , fast roping , firefighting - bambi bucket operations , port security and rescue operations . it is the 4 light helicopters that are undergoing a conversion from the agustawestland a119 to the bell 429 . nypd received their first 429 in july of 2014 with the remaining 3 scheduled for delivery before the end of 2015 .\nthis fairfax county va bell 429 provides a visual perspective of the light twin operating in a police tactical role . photo - bell helicopters\nthe agustawestland a119 koala which has served the nypd for many years will be replaced by the bell 429 .\nas part of the switch over from the agustawestland a119 to the bell 429 nypd aviation also took delivery of a bell 407gx to be used as a trainer . both the 407gx ( single engine ) and the 429 come equipped with an all glass cockpit . the bell 429 also comes with an advanced drive system , waas navigation , ifr capabilities and can carry up to 8 people .\nthe four bladed bell 412 ; note the external hoist above the door for rescues , the search light & camera under the nose and the pop out floats on the landing gear for emergency water landings .\nthis high tech bell 412 eo operated by nypd has radiation detecting capabilities . it is reported to have cost between $ 9 million and $ 14 million when all of its specialized equipment is factored in ."]}
{"id": 53949, "summary": [{"text": "richer sounds is a british home entertainment retailer that operates online and through a chain of 53 stores distributed across the united kingdom .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the business is 100 % owned by julian richer , the founder and managing director of the company . ", "topic": 39}], "title": "richer sounds", "paragraphs": ["richer sounds is delighted to hold a royal warrant from the prince of wales .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at richer sounds , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the richer sounds company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at richer sounds .\nricher sounds plc . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as 01402643\nby appointment to his royal highness the prince of wales supplier of consumer electronic products richer sounds plc london .\ndaniel from the exeter richer sounds store takes a look at the jbl flip 4 bluetooth speaker . for more information please click urltoken\nfor over 25 years , richer sounds has been accredited with the highest sales per sq ft of any retailer in the world .\nricher sounds\u2019 chairman , david robinson , said its long - running success was down to a mantra that put \u201cpeople before profits\u201d .\nmr richer , who rejoined the business full time as managing director a decade ago , told the financial times that richer sounds was his \u201clife\u2019s work\u201d and he was reluctant to sell it to an outsider .\n. or , please feel free to write to julian richer , our founder and managing director , at richer sounds plc , freepost se5508 , london , se1 4br and he will do his best to help .\nthe words \u201cexperience better\u201d sit under our logo . these are words everyone at richer sounds lives and breathes . we want to provide you with better :\npaddy from richer sounds bristol takes a look at the aria 906 bookshelves and 926 floorstanders from focal . for more information please visit : urltoken . . .\nmichael from richer sounds bath takes a look at the jbl xtreme , splashproof bluetooth speaker . for more information please visit urltoken www . richersounds . . .\njon p . from the richer sounds cardiff store takes a look at the pioneer n30ae network music player / streamer . for more info please visit : urltoken\nricher sounds is taking part in this year ' s cyber monday bonanza . bargains include budget headphones , soundbars , sonos speakers , amps and 55in oled tvs .\nprior to the release of the 2015 uk customer experience excellence analysis we spoke with richer sounds ceo and founder about his company\u2019s success and unrelenting focus on the customer experience .\nthat said , for what he lacks in verbosity , robinson is making up for it in generosity in standing by empire direct\u2019s customer warranties and giving richer sounds credit vouchers to any poor unfortunates with un - expired \u2018edxtra\u2019 membership fees . in addition , former empire direct customers will be entitled to offers normally only available to richer sounds vip club members .\nricher sounds is a company which has been built on a solid culture under the guidance of ceo and founder , julian richer . posting its highest operating profit in its 37 year history in 2014 , richer sounds has held true to its values and continued to grow its cult following within a highly competitive market . as a result , the brand has moved up 18 places in the customer experience excellence rankings in 2015 , into 4th place .\nmichael from richer sounds bath takes a look at the yamaha yas207 , dts virtual : x tv soundbar . for more information please visit urltoken store finder : https : . . .\nmichael from the richer sounds bath store takes a look at lg ' s super uhd tv technology . for more info please visit : urltoken ; store finder : htt . . .\nricher sounds is an unlisted plc 100 % owned by julian richer , our founder and md . we are a retailer of hi - fi , home cinema and tv equipment and are committed to giving you the best value for money and customer service that we possibly can .\nkat from the richer sounds solihull store takes a look at teac tn350 usb turntable . for more info please visit : urltoken https : / / www . richersounds . c . . .\n\u201cricher sounds , the slightly maverick hi - fi retailer , donates a higher percentage of its profits ( currently 15 % ) than any other privately - owned company . \u201d - the guardian\nwhile richer sounds\u2019 customers raved about customer service and their \u201ctrust\u201d in the brand , diy enthusiasts said toolstation\u2019s argos - style stores were cheaper than big shed rivals such as b & q .\njosh from richer sounds in exeter shows you how yamaha\u2019s intuitive musiccast wireless multiroom system easily delivers fantastic sound all around your home . click here to see our full range of musi . . .\nricher sounds stands behind its name . founded by then - 19 - year - old julian richer , the company today is britain ' s biggest hi - fi and electronics retailer , selling audio and video electronics gear from more than 40 stores throughout the uk . stores sell such products . . .\nben from the richer sounds bristol store takes a look at the oppo udp205 uhd blu - ray player . for more info please visit : urltoken store finder : https : / / www . ric . . .\nwe have also expanded our install facility , so we can now offer customers a complete home entertainment solution \u2013 we can now advise , demonstrate , sell and install equipment , all at richer sounds\u2019 legendary low prices .\nricher sounds now has 52 shops , ten of which are in london , and its original shop consistently appears in the guinness book of records for the highest sales per square foot of any retail outlet in the world .\njosh from richer sounds exeter takes a look at the dali rubicon speaker range , including the rubicon 2 bookshelves ; rubicon 5 , 6 and 8 floorstanders ; a centre speaker and a set of dipole speakers . . . .\n\u2022\nthe bald fact remains that richer sounds , the slightly maverick hi - fi retailer , generally donates a higher percentage of its profits ( currently 15 % ) than any other privately owned company .\n- the guardian\n\u201cwe are sure this will be an exciting new chapter for the company and look forward to expanding our commitment to value and customer service through our stores and online , \u201d said richer sounds chairman david robinson in a remarkably brief statement .\nthey are not exactly household names , unless you spend your weekends in the shed or fiddling with your surround - sound speakers , but an influential shopper survey has named toolstation and richer sounds as the uk\u2019s most highly - rated shops .\nricher sounds are happy to offer free delivery on all our products to blind , partially sighted and disable customers . please place orders online , then contact webaftersales @ urltoken who will advise on how to arrange the refund of your delivery charge .\nricher sounds recognises that the provision of all services and products generates an impact on the environment and we are fully committed to minimising any potential negative impact by continually striving to improve our environmental performance . click here to download our environmental policy .\nhis parents wanted him to become an accountant , but that was never a realistic option : at 19 , he opened his first richer sounds shop at london bridge . it was tiny , but it was passed by 70 , 000 commuters a day .\n\u201cthe best retailers , richer sounds and toolstation , continue to strike the right balance by selling quality products at reasonable prices , \u201d said richard headland , editor of which ? . \u201ci t\u2019s a simple formula but that\u2019s why they consistently score well with shoppers . \u201d\nat richer sounds we love music . that\u2019s a large part of why julian started our company back in 1978 . over the years , many a band has been started in the back rooms of our stores as many of our team are musicians , including julian himself .\nrosie from the reigate richer sounds store takes a look at the lg oled b7 4k hdr smart tv . the b7 tv range is available in 55\u201d ( oled55b7v ) and 65\u201d ( oled65b7v ) . for more info go to https : / / www . riche . . .\njulian richer , 54 , who still holds 100 per cent of the shares in richer sounds , the chain he founded 35 years ago , has devised a \u201ctrust\u201d model akin to firms such as john lewis . under the scheme , which will come into effect when he dies , all staff will receive an equal share in the business , while the firm\u2019s it director julie abrahams will assume the role of managing director .\nto be fair this all makes a reasonable amount of sense . the empire direct brand is pretty well known ( arguably as well known as richer sounds ) and with few other companies looking to spend any kind of money during these dark economic days i suspect quite the bargain was had .\nfor over 35 years richer sounds have been true advocates for hi - fi separates and the pleasure they bring . as the uk ' s favourite audio visual retailer we offer unbeatable prices and extensive premium ranges that help many enjoy the upgrade path towards musical nirvana and the thrill that it brings .\nstrictly not for profit , it\u2019s our way of giving something back : using the richer sounds brand and contacts to help musicians get a foot in the door and , of course , bringing new music to your ears . thousands of songs are available to listen to and enjoy , completely free .\njulian richer founded acts435 , a charity that provides direct giving to those in need with 100 % of donations going to the recipient . urltoken\nas for the plans richer sounds has for empire direct , little was given away other than a loose line talking up the \u201copportunity to deliver their low - price business model and buying power to a greater number of customers . \u201d in essence , i suspect this means capitalising on its supply chain .\nblack friday and cyber monday are the biggest shopping days of the year , so naturally richer sounds is taking part . the av specialist always has some great deals , whether you ' re looking to shell out thousands of pounds on a big - screen tv or just tens on a pair of headphones .\nmike from richer sounds in bath takes a look at the acclaimed mu - so and mu - so qb from naim . * limited - time trial of of tidal hi - fi for mu - so / mu - so qb buyers , click here for more details : https : / / ww . . .\nhigh fidelity : julian richer rewards staff loyalty with holiday homes and trips on the company jet . next ? he ' s planning their inheritance . . .\nwe\u2019re so passionate about music , we\u2019ve set up richer unsigned to promote musicians who don\u2019t have a label deal or are finding it tough to get noticed .\ncarpet - friendly profilethis super - flexible cable is flat in profile and so ideal for hiding under carpet . thanks to its high purity copper content the symphony 300 also sounds natural and detailed .\nhigh fidelity : julian richer rewards staff loyalty with holiday homes and trips on the company jet . next ? he ' s planning their inheritance . . . | the independent\n\u2022\nbecause mr richer ' s practices have been so influential in the development of suggestion schemes , the basic features are found in many firms .\n- the independent\n\u2022 \u201conline shoppers receive misleading information about their rights to return items , leading to widespread confusion , a consumer group has said . which ? studied the websites of 46 retailers and supermarkets . it found that all but one had errors . the only retailer to pass the test was hi - fi seller richer sounds . \u201d \u2013 bbc news , 16 . 03 . 2018\ntake an award - winning speaker , make it smaller , and you have the immensely flexible mission lx1 . winning genesbased on the award - winning lx2 , the mission lx1 sounds like a true mission speaker .\nwhen you step into a richer sounds store , you\u2019ll be greeted by someone who not only knows all about audio and visual entertainment , but also knows how to make it work beautifully in real homes . as well as having a team that love what they do , we train , train and train constantly so we can be confident in saying we have the knowledge on audio and visual entertainment .\nothers have taken note . richer is in huge demand as a consultant ( asda , baa and halifax are just three , much bigger firms to benefit from his wisdom ) and motivational speaker .\nwhy can ' t all bosses be like julian richer ? i ' m not going to beat about the bush here : i think julian is great . if i had to hold up someone as a role model for other wannabe tycoons to follow , the founder of the richer sounds hi - fi chain would be that person . let me be clear : for all i know , he could be another rev paul flowers , formerly of the co - op bank , and spend his dosh on crystal meth and crack . but if there are such horrors in his cupboard , i don ' t know what they are .\nthat ' s how he is . he ' s often talked of the business surviving after he ' s gone , of putting a structure in place to ensure his methods continue . he calls them the richer way ( he ' s pulled them together in what must rank as one of the best business books in history , now in its fifth edition , called , not surprisingly , the richer way ) .\nfor over 30 years we at richer sounds have had music in our blood and have been true advocates for hi - fi separates and the pleasure they can bring . as the uk ' s favourite audio visual retailer we have introduced millions of customers to the world of real hi - fi and over the years with our expert advice , unbeatable prices and expanded premium ranges have helped many enjoy the upgrade path towards musical nirvana and the thrill that goes with it .\nmr richer has a reputation for treating his staff well . the company , which has 52 stores around the country , is known for rewarding employees with perks including trips in the company jet and free use of holiday homes in europe .\nhe is devoted to what he calls\nthe biz\n( another favourite term is\nthe buzz\n\u2013 to succeed , the biz must have the buzz ) , and has been all his life . richer grew up in bristol , the son of parents who worked for marks & spencer ( it was from their tales of m & s , which also famously treated its staff well with perks such as a good canteen and hairdresser , that he developed the notion of the richer way ) .\nat richer sounds , we pride ourselves on being able to offer our customers a bargain . if you ' re on the hunt for top brand equipment at the lowest possible prices , look out for our in - store and online clearance products , all of which have had their prices slashed to show genuine reductions . how can we afford it ? good question ! the simple answer is : because we have to . our stock turns over so fast and models change so quickly in our industry that we are continuously finishing lines and making way for new products .\nricher sounds recognises that slavery and human trafficking is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights and remains a hidden blight on our global society . we hold a zero - tolerance approach to slavery and human trafficking and are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings . we expect our colleagues , suppliers , contractors and all other stakeholders to commit to the same , including implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to prevent and detect modern slavery . we would never knowingly conduct business with suppliers or employees engaged in such practices . our colleagues are expected to report concerns and management are expected to act upon them .\nit was no surprise to hear richer , 54 , who still holds 100 per cent of the company he started 35 years ago , explain this week how he has formed a trust for when he dies so that the business becomes a mutual , similar to john lewis , under which every staff member receives an equal share , with the it director , julie abraham , stepping up to managing director .\nmarried to rosie since 1982 , richer has many parallel and philanthropic interests . he was the first patron of the big issue foundation , an early director of the prince of wales ' s duchy originals , and he ' s the founder of acts 435 , a charity launched by archbishop john sentamu to help those in need , and asb help , a charity to help the victims of antisocial behaviour .\nso why shop at richer ? well , it ' s an accredited living wage employer - none of its staff are on zero - hours contracts - and it donates 15 % of its profits to a range of charities ( more than 400 last year ) . and , of course , it ' s a long - established retailer with an equally long list of kit in stock . so let ' s see what ' s among the offers . . .\nthe hi - fi and tv specialist was founded by influential business guru julian richer , who has promised to hand his business to his employees through a trust model similar to that of john lewis when he dies . it has 53 stores and made an operating profit of \u00a39m on sales of \u00a3186m last year . it donates 15 % of its profits to charity while shopfloor staff enjoy john lewis - style perks such as subsidised holiday homes in the uk and european cities paris and venice .\nthe company , which was founded in 1978 with its first shop at london bridge , has been awarded a royal warrant of appointment to hrh the prince of wales as a supplier of consumer electronics products .\nbest of the week : world cup 2018 . cricket in 4k . philips ambilight 4k tv , jamo atmos speaker package and more\nsave \u00a3100 on 4k , oled , lcd tvs over \u00a31000 at . . .\nwhat hi - fi ? is part of future plc , an international media group and leading digital publisher . visit our corporate site\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 .\nthe founder of britain\u2019s largest independent chain of hi - fi shops has made plans to hand his entire business to his employees when he dies , saying he lacks a \u201cspoilt child to run the business\u201d .\nfor the best experience on our site , be sure to turn on javascript in your browser .\nplease tick the box if you would like to be informed of our special vip discounts by e - mail .\nyou may choose to opt out of e - 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the tannoy eclipse two gives you more for less . room - filling soundwith their larger , floorstanding cabinets , the tannoy eclipse two speakers are perfectly suited to medium and larger rooms .\nfantastic bundle offers also available here\u201cdelivers a full dose of power , scale and drive\u201d what hi - fi award winner 2017 . product of the year .\nthis package includes the cambridge cxa60 ( silver ) and cambridge audio bt100 dac + dongle . cambridge cxa60 ( silver ) a fresh new style and impressive digital connectivity make the cambridge cxa60 a class - leading contender .\nthe marantz tt5005 is the perfect plug and play turntableready to go , straight out of the boxif you ' re looking for a quality brand of turntable that ' s easy to set - up and use , then the marantz tt5005 is ideal . with a preset tone - arm and attached mm cartridge , the tt5005 is ready to go .\nyet another top class budget standmount from q acoustics . it delivers a fabulous sound for the money .\nfantastic bundle offers also available herestream via bluetooth , airplay or dlna . play cds or listen dab / fm radio - 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( up to \u00a35 in london , \u00a33 elsewhere )\nwe can deliver free to uk mainland . find out about our other delivery options available at checkout . ( ireland customers should contact our belfast store )\nhome cinema is a catch - all term that describes a number of exciting elements \u2013 from simple tv sound solutions , such as soundbars and sound bases , to more advance multi speaker setups , 5 . 1 surround sound , dolby atmos and dts : x and more . also included are the all - important source components . 4k blu - ray and digital set top boxes , for example , are just two ways to get the very best out of your tv or home projector system .\nthe platinum series hdmi 1 . 5m gives you top quality picture and sound from all your digital sources , including 1080p , at a superb price .\ncambridge audio lifetime guarantee with this cable ! a quality link between the wall socket and your av set up , plus cambridge audio ' s lifetime guarantee . oxygen - free copper cableif you ' ve got a quality av system then it ' s all too easy to forget about the rf lead .\nthe cambridge ca600d is specifically designed for the minx min10 , min11 or min12 satellite speaker . made from aluminium , it complements the quality and style of the speakers and adds flexibility of placement .\nspeaker not includedgive your sonos play : 1 a lift , with the flexson desk stand . the flexson desk stand for the sonos play : 1 speaker is a compact , clever design that angles sound to your ear , minimises vibration and adds a stylish flair .\nclean up your vinyl records , cds , dvds and blu - ray discs with the milty permaclean . keep up the good work by getting a refill kit .\na high performance cable with none of the bulk , the qed slim high speed hdmi 0 . 6m lives up to its name .\ncambridge audio lifetime guarantee with this cable ! a quality lead for your optical connections , with cambridge audio ' s lifetime guarantee . polished ends ! if you ' ve a good quality hi - fi or av system that relies upon optical digital connections , then good quality leads are vital .\ncambridge audio lifetime guarantee with this cable ! the cambridge audio dig300 coaxial makes a durable , quality connection between your digital sources . the ideal cable for many digital sourcesthis quality coaxial cable is suitable for a wide range of applications including connecting a cd player , network streamer or other digital hi - fi source to a dac ( digital to analogue convertor ) .\nthe profile optical cable delivers great sound from a tv , cd , dvd , blu - ray player and games console to your dac , amplifier or receiver in a discreet and flexible design . compact designfeaturing a miniature 4mm outside diameter , the qed profile is very flexible and easy to around tight spaces .\nthe cyp hdmp - 050m 0 . 5m is a certified premium hdmi cable , fully supporting 4k uhd and hdr ( high dynamic range ) av content .\nall clearance items are fully guaranteed for 12 months , no matter if you buy in - store or online . please note that extended guarantees are not available on these products .\nthese will be ex - display , refurbished items or returns for the most part . some may even be ' end of line ' , which means that they will be brand new and factory sealed ! use the drop down menu above to see what ' s available , or contact your local branch , where a sales colleague will be able to advise you on anything else you may need to know .\na small selection of products are delivered directly from our warehouse . these products are described as refurbished . this means an item has been repaired following a customer return .\nall items are in good working condition , but may have visible minor marks such as light surface scratching or signs of handling and cleaning . all essential accessories are included , although alternative packaging may be used .\nwe have one of the widest ranges of hifi available in northern ireland and the republic of ireland from excellent integrated amplifiers to the latest stereo micro systems . we focus on sound quality and value for money .\nfrom the latest 3d , smart and oled tv ' s to a huge range of home cinema receivers and speakers , we have a huge range of home cinema products available . we specialise in this type of product so if you have any questions or are unsure about what to go for , please drop us an email to sales @ urltoken or call us on the number at the top of the website .\nwe have a range of speakers to suit all tastes . in this category you will find small wall mounted speakers to large floor standing speakers and everything in between . we also stock a wide range of installation speakers which can be in - ceiling , in - wall or speakers that look like rocks or picture frames . if you don ' t see anything in this section to suit , please let us know as i ' m sure we can source a speaker to suit your needs .\nwant to keep up with the latest way of listening to music or maybe you want to view photos , stream movies , try music streaming services or internet radio ? we have the answer ! we have a wide range of streaming and multiroom equipment that will do all of this for you and your family . ask our experts for info and we will endeavour to get the best solution .\nwe have put together some of the systems that we would suggest as great combinations and when buying these together , we ' ve applied a system price . we have a great range of mini systems , stereo systems and home cinema system , at various different price levels .\nwant bring your music with you on holiday or the garden or anywhere for that matter ? connect your smart phone or tablet to our range of portable bluetooth speakers and you have all your songs in great quality .\nwe also have portable internet & dab radios so you never miss a thing . our experts can offer you the best advice to full fill your requirements .\nheadphones have become one of the most popular ways to listen to your music or radio .\nour range covers traditional on ear headphones from basic models to high end headphones and we also carry a range of discreet in ear models for portable devices and wireless models to allow freedom in your house . we have headphones to suit all tastes .\nprices valid in store ( all including vat ) until close of business on the date below . ( some of these web prices are cheaper than in - store , so please mention that you ' ve seen these offers online )\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nsamsung ue55mu7000 55 inch smart 4k ultra hd hdr led tv tvplus us . . .\nlg 43uj670v 43 inch smart 4k ultra hd hdr led tv freeview play us . . .\nsamsung qe65q7camt 65 inch curved smart 4k ultra hd hdr qled tv t . . .\npanasonic dmr - hwt250\u200beb smart freeview play recorder 1tb hdd pvr b . . .\nsony kd55xe7002 55 inch smart 4k ultra hd hdr led tv freeview hd . . .\nsony kd49xe8004\u200bbu 49 inch smart 4k ultra hd hdr led tv freeview h . . .\nsony kd65a1bu 65 inch smart 4k ultra hd hdr oled tv freeview hd u . . .\nlg oled65c7v 65 inch smart 4k ultra hd hdr oled tv freeview play . . .\nsony kd - 55a1 55 inch smart 4k ultra hd hdr oled tv freeview hd us . . .\nsony kd49xe7002 49 inch smart 4k ultra hd hdr led tv freeview hd . . .\ncopyright \u00a9 1995 - 2018 ebay inc . all rights reserved . user agreement , privacy , cookies and adchoice\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 .\nso what earns him this accolade ? the way he treats his staff , the fact that in surveys 95 per cent of them say they love working for him . and then the way his approach translates into tangible results : 52 stores that produced profits of \u00a36 . 9m from sales of \u00a3144 . 3m last year in an austerity - hit economy , and helped him to build a personal fortune estimated at \u00a3115m .\nbased in what property agents refer to as the\nsecondary\nshopping streets \u2013 the tattier end \u2013 his shops , full of in - your - face day - glo posters , have won awards galore for their levels of service , and achieved sales unheard - of in the electronics industry . for years , his london bridge branch could claim to have the highest sales density of any shop in the world .\nthese include : providing free access to holiday homes in the uk and abroad ( regardless of sales performance ) ; trips aboard the company jet for those who suggest the best ideas ; cash handouts for staff so they can go to the pub and brainstorm ; the use of a bentley for the store which does the best each month . his reasoning is simple : a happy workforce supplies good customer service , boosts sales , decreases complaints , and eradicates theft and absenteeism .\nat 14 , during the energy crisis and while at school at clifton college , he bought a case of candles for \u00a33 and sold it for \u00a315 . that was followed by second - hand hi - fi equipment \u2013 he would do up turntables and flog them . aged 17 , he had three people working for him .\nalready , he was treating staff well \u2013 thanks to m & s and also , he says , his socialist housemaster at fee - paying clifton . later , there was a third influence : tom peters ' s seminal us management work in search of excellence .\na committed christian , he ' s never seriously thought of selling his business , of floating it on the stock market .\nthe biz\nis his life ' s work and he sees it as only natural that those who have contributed to his company ' s success , the staff , should inherit it .\njr : i think a key factor is that we recruit colleagues who love music and movies as well as for their natural friendliness . we don\u2019t employ people for their high - pressure sales skills ; we choose team members who are friendly , enthusiastic and genuinely passionate about home entertainment . that means that our sales teams have something in common with our customers straight away , which makes it easier to build a rapport .\nyour brand particularly stands out within the industry for personalisation and time and effort . what do you think drives your customers to rate the business so highly for these pillars in particular ?\njr : we treat customers like we would do our friends and family , with the aim of building a long - term relationship . we ask for feedback at every step of the customer journey and we listen to what they have to say , no matter whether the comments are good or bad . i personally respond to all correspondence , and ensure that all colleagues are accountable , from store colleagues wearing name badges to directors responding to specific issues raised . because of this , we\u2019re constantly evolving based on customers\u2019 needs .\nhas the business made any investments over the last year to improve your customer experience ? ( eg . investments in employees / infrastructure / technology / new products ) ?\njr : our colleagues spend many hundreds of hours a week learning about new products , which has ramped up considerably over the last year .\nwe have also recently worked hard at developing relationships with , and visiting , customers at their homes or places of business in order to offer a much more comprehensive and bespoke service .\njr : customer service is at the heart of everything we do , and influences pretty much every business decision . as such , we work hard to maintain standards with a rigorous quality control program . we empower our colleagues to build relationships with customers and work hard to ensure our in - store teams treat our customers as real people with individual needs , rather than reading from a \u2018one size fits all\u2019 sales script .\njr : we\u2019re a diverse team , united by a passion for music and movies . our stores contain a remarkable number of budding musicians , djs , scriptwriters and film critics . each of our stores has a lot of autonomy \u2013 they are encouraged to support local events and respond to local demographics , on the basis that someone in cardiff ( for example ) has a better feel for the immediate community than someone in london or stockport , where our two central support offices are based . we encourage colleagues at all levels to innovate and improve the business by submitting their ideas , and have one of the most successful suggestion schemes in the uk .\njr : we believe in constant improvement , so it\u2019s very satisfying to have risen from position 22 to number 4 on this survey . getting recognised for customer service excellence is very gratifying , but we know we can\u2019t rest on our laurels . we\u2019re constantly appraising what we do , and looking to enhance our customer service offering . i\u2019m not sure where the next innovation will come from , but i\u2019m fairly certain it will be from a colleague or customer suggestion .\none of the best events i ' ve attended for years . inspiring , thought provoking speakers who were really happy to share their experience and expertise . i loved the format ! head of engagement , the co - operative group case studies were fantastic and the industry reports are extremely useful for that wider view of insight we ' re not so exposed to within our every - day roles . customer experience manager europe , hsbc one of the best events i have been to , great speakers , atmosphere , content / mind share - really enjoyed it and will be there next year . keep me informed of future events . retail specialist , at & t ;\nengage customer provides hugely successful leadership events including directors forums , leadership roundtables and the annual customer engagement summit . supported by our dynamic website , weekly newsletter , webinars and digital media . we may use your information to send you details about goods and services which we feel may be of interest to you . we will process your data in accordance with our privacy policy as displayed on our parent website urltoken\nwe may use your information to send you details about goods and services which we feel may be of interest to you . we will process your data in accordance with our privacy policy as displayed on our parent website urltoken\nthe advertisements supplied by our carefully selected sponsors enable us to host and support the company data we share with our free members .\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 .\nwe require your email address in order to send you alerts by email . you can unsubscribe at any time .\nincludes risk score , credit limit , ccjs , mortgages & charges , director & secretary timeline , shareholders , ownership & group stucture . plus unlimited updates and free documents !\n47430 retail sale of audio and video equipment in specialised stores - retailers of hi - fi , home cinema , flat panel tv and related equipment .\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\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 .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 company check ltd ( 04905417 ) registered office : caspian point one , pierhead street , cardiff , cf10 4dq , united kingdom .\nwho are we ? 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", "topic": 0}], "title": "universal sompo general insurance company", "paragraphs": ["universal sompo general insurance company limited is a privately - held company that operates in the insurance industry . universal sompo general insurance company limited was founded in 2007 . universal sompo general insurance company limited headquarters are located in mumbai , india .\nuniversal sompo general insurance\u2019s travel insurance plan provides additional benefits like online transactions and universal sompo general insurance\u2019s travel insurance policy renewal online .\nuniversal sompo general insurance company limited and the respondents to jointly pay a compensation of rs . 32 lakh\nuniversal sompo general insurance co ltd ( universal sompo ) has a new managing director and chief executive officer in rajiv kumar .\nuniversal sompo general insurance\u2019s travel insurance plan provides additional benefits like online transactions and universal sompo general insurance\u2019s travel insurance policy renewal online . universal sompo general insurance\u2019s travel insurance fulfils the needs of individuals , family , senior citizens and students . whether you are a regular traveler or planning a family vacation in overseas universal sompo general insurance\u2019s travel insurance is the best option for you . universal sompo general insurance\u2019s travel insurance provides cover for emergency medical expenses incurred by bodily injury , sickness , disease or death .\ni here by authorised universal sompo general insurance co . ltd . to contact me .\ncustomer can also contact the nearest universal sompo general insurance branch for any further clarification .\nuniversal sompo general insurance co . ltd . public disclosure file for financial years as follows\nuniversal sompo insurance\u2019s online health insurance policies offered by the company are listed below . universal sompo insurance\u2019s online health insurance policy is further explained in terms of their most salient features .\nuniversal sompo general insurance renewal is possible in two ways . one is through offline and other through online . for offline renewal , insured must visit the universal sompo general branch office within the grace period . insured should fill the corresponding forms regarding the policy and make a payment . universal sompo general insurance renewal process through offline is a time taking process . to make renewal process easy for the policyholder , universal sompo general insurance company offers universal sompo online renewal option . universal sompo renewal through online is an easy process compared to the offline process . universal sompo general insurance renewal through online option assists you to renew your universal sompo general insurance policy through online\nuniversal sompo general insurance was ranked the 5th among top 15 nonlife insurance companies as per the icmr - bfm survey .\nuniversal sompo general insurance co ltd . unit no 401 , 4th floor , sangam complex , 127 ,\nit is advisable to compare all universal sompo general insurance plans with plans from other general insurance companies in india to choose the best insurance plan that suits you the most .\nuniversal sompo insurance\u2019s online facilitates purchase and renewal of insurance policies through its online portal , intermediaries and offices . some of the insurance products on offer at universal sompo insurance\u2019s include : -\nuniversal sompo general insurance also covers several different commercial insurance products . it also provides easy online renewal options for its customers .\nan expert in his field , prior to joining universal sompo general insurance , he worked with boi axa investment managers , reliance general insurance and icici bank .\nuniversal sompo is a customer friendly and its main motto is to fulfill the client needs . finishing the targets claim service is the main and crucial thing to maintain for universal sompo general insurance . aiming for a better future with policies such as universal sompo general insurance policy renewal online helps it to reach new heights . universal sompo insurance considers maintaining the insured and insurer relationship its prime duty . universal sompo general insurance provides preventative advice to the customers .\nuniversal sompo is a non - life insurance company set up as a joint venture between dabur investments and sompo general insurance company of japan , along with iob ( 19 per cent equity ) , allahabad bank and karnataka bank .\nuniversal sompo general insurance company on monday signed a memorandum of understanding ( mou ) with chennai - based public sector lender indian overseas bank ( iob ) for distribution of the japanese company\u2019s general insurance products through its branches across the country .\nirda have given universal sompo general insurance accreditation of three agents training institute at raghunathganj , bangalore , and varanasi .\nuniversal sompo general insurance was the first amongst all general insurance companies to implement the integrated grievance management system real - time / online grievance reporting system executed by irda for all insurance companies .\nuniversal sompo general insurance co . ltd . is the first company in the indian general insurance industry formed through a public - private pairing . its founders comprise 4 leading companies from the indian banking and fmcg space and sompo japan insurance inc . from japan .\nwhat is the customer service no . & email id of universal sompo insurance ?\nsanjay makwana is associated with universal sompo general insurance as a chief financial officer . he is a commerce graduate and chartered accountants with over 13 years of work experience in general insurance , banking and asset management company .\ni have taken a health insurance with universal sompo . the benefits is for the whole family and the offers of universal sompo covers the top hospitals which is helpful . it was an excellent experience with universal sompo health insurance service .\nuniversal sompo general insurance company ltd . , plot no - el - 94 , kls tower , ttc industrial area , midc , mahape , navi mumbai 400710 .\nuniversal sompo general insurance company limited , a venture between allahabad bank , indian overseas bank , karnataka bank , dabur investments and sompo japan insurance inc , is eyeing a 2 - 3 per cent share in the domestic general insurance market in the next two to three years .\nin consideration of your having paid the premium for the universal sompo insurance policy period stated in the schedule or for any further period of insurance for which universal sompo general insurance may accept the payment for renewal of this policy . universal sompo general insurance will indemnify you on the happening of any insured event . as mentioned , universal sompo general insurance will cover the extent of loss suffered but not exceeding the sum insured and / or limit of liability for each of the sections stated in the schedule of the universal sompo general insurance policy , provided by all the terms , conditions and exceptions of this universal sompo general insurance policy , in so far as they relate to anything to be done or complied with by you , have been met . the online facilities come handy to follow the procedure effortlessly for buying and renewing universal sompo general insurance .\nl & t general insurance company limited is a subsidiary of larsen & toubro , which is one of the most reputed engineering companies of india . l & t general insurance company limited aspires to become a leading name in the general insurance market through its innovative insurance products and efficient services . a few years back , l & t general insurance company was merged with hdfc ergo and today it is known as hdfc general insurance limited .\nuniversal sompo general insurance on friday announced that rajiv kumar has been appointed its managing director & ceo with effect from thursday .\nuniversal sompo insurance\u2019s online health insurance policy has an impressive product portfolio catering to individuals , smes and large corporate . universal sompo insurance\u2019s online health insurance policy is customized to suit the requirements of both individuals and their families .\nyou are viewing an archived report of universal sompo general insurance company limited . privco has discontinued ongoing coverage of international companies and now focuses exclusively on us - based companies .\nuniversal sompo general insurance is the first private partnership in indian general insurance industry , the joint venture has been capitalized with shareholders funds of over 230 cr . including share premium . sompo japan insurance inc . headquartered in tokyo , is a fortune 500 company with a capital of 70 billion yen . universal sompo general insurance offers health & critical illness , personal accident & disability , home , motor and property insurance . the company received the licence and certificate of registration from insurance regulatory and development authority in november 2007 .\nroyal sundaram general insurance co . ltd was earlier known as royal sundaram alliance insurance company limited . this company offers comprehensive insurance plans . they also provide innovative insurance solutions to various categories like the families , individuals and businesses . this company offers different general insurance products like car , personal accident , health , home , two wheeler and travel insurance .\nmr singh joined universal sompo in 2008 as a business head of usgi - north zone and further relocated to head office - mumbai in 2015 as chief marketing officer of universal sompo general insurance co . ltd\nthe universal sompo general insurance company operates with the help of more than 50 branches . moreover , the company provides for its customers easy channels of access to its products through its 24x7 call centre and a transactional website .\nthe general insurance company that you choose must have the capability and credibility to keep up to their promises .\npurchased a health insurance policy from universal sompo . thank you for your quick service and response .\nuniversal sompo , at present , offers 40 - odd insurance products that could be categorised into property , marine , general accident and workmen association .\nthe bank ' s board will meet on friday to consider selling a part or all of its 30 % stake in universal sompo general insurance .\nuniversal sompo is a joint venture between allahabad bank , indian overseas bank , karnataka bank , dabur investments corporation and sompo japan nipponkoa insurance .\nprior to joining universal sompo group , mr . bisheshwari singh has worked with iffco - tokio general insurance co . ltd as a sbu head - noida .\nonline automobile search company cardekho is set to enter the auto insurance broking business .\nmr . o . n . singh , the founder chairman universal sompo general insurance having experience of more than 46 years in senior consulting , business and strategic roles .\nin banking / financial services / insurance . mahindra insurance brokers / prudent insurance brokers / aditya birla insurance brokers / india insure insurance . . .\nas of end march 2016 , universal sompo had 113 branches and 872 employees across india .\nthe organization of universal sompo focuses on quality , customer relationships and the providing comprehensive health insurance across all segments of society in the country . today the organization is among the preferred brands in the insurance industry in the country . universal sompo offers simple scalable health insurance plans that are robust and appropriate for all levels of income . below are the advantages of buying health insurance plans from universal sompo :\nsources in universal sompo said that the irdai directive might put the company\u2019s day - to - day operation in bind in the absence of an md .\nthe motor accident claims tribunal , chandigarh , has announced it as a joint liability of the driver , the owner , and universal sompo general insurance company limited , the insurance provider of the car , to compensate rs 32 lakh to the family of the accident victim .\nhe has been with the company i . e . universal sompo general insurance co . ltd since 2007 , and in his last role , he was the head of corporate planning , customer service , product development and operations before taking over as managing director & ceo of the company in oct 2016 .\ni have taken my health insurance policy from universal sompo general insurance . i already completed five years with them . last year i had a very bad experience with this insurance company because a third party was involved in their processing for any kind of cashless treatments . other than this they are good enough .\ni came to know about universal sompo health insurance by an advertisement . it had tied up with 14 - 15 major hospitals in my area . universal sompo general health insurance covers all medical expense . and best part is that they also send reminder of my premium so that i get full benefit of it . plan name : univerdal sompo indiviual essential agent code : bpw01676\nsompo would buy the stake from karnataka bank , which holds 14 . 26 % in the joint venture , universal sompo chairman o n singh said .\nthe oriental insurance company limited was formed in the year 1947 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the erstwhile oriental government security life assurance company ltd . the core intent to form oriental insurance was to cater the requirement of general insurance for all the segments of indian market . oriental insurance made a modest beginning with a first year premium of 99 , 946 in the year 1950 and since then the oriental insurance has pioneered various general insurance products in india and has earned a reputation in the indian insurance industry for its smooth & orderly accomplishment of the general insurance business .\nstar health & allied insurance company limited is a standalone health insurance company in india which was formed in 2006 . since inception , the company has been engaged in offering health insurance , travel insurance and personal accident plans . best health insurance award winner of 2015 , star health has set the benchmark as a health insurance provider of india . as india ' s first standalone health insurance company , with thousands of network hospitals , star health provides an outstanding claim settlement to their customers .\nuniversal sompo general insurance has been adjudicated the \u201c customer service provider of the year \u201d at the 02nd annual insurance summit & awards 2017 , held in mumbai on 26th may 2017 . the company achieved maximum scores in all parameters as per the defined rules of the nominations . the parameters included , company\u2019s bandwidth of customer service personnel , response rate , innovation in servicing customers and financial implication . the award was bestowed to mr . rajiv kumar , md & ceo , universal sompo general insurance at an award ceremony held at hotel lalit , mumbai .\nuniversal sompo general insurance co . ltd was recognized & honored with the prestigious \u201c the fintelekt insurance awards 2017 , \u201d , held in mumbai on 21 july 2017 . the company was bestowed with an award for being a\nclaim service leader \u2013 medium & small\ncategory . in the fy 2016 - 17 , universal sompo general insurance co . ltd . ; settled more than 1 . 2 million claims . the jury members consisted of eminent members from irdai , general insurance council , life insurance council and insurance industry veterans . the fintelekt insurance awards measure and acknowledge the achievements of the insurance industry in india and have become the undisputed and credible mechanism to rank industry players in a comprehensive and fair manner .\nuniversal sompo general insurance has launched mobile application for its pos distribution channel to further enhance and improve penetration of its general insurance products in the country . the new pos channel will utilize mobile based application to service new business and customers through the mobile application . universal sompo will be extending a set of pre - underwritten & irdai approved products to customers for motor , health and critical illness initially .\nmr ranjan has over 23 years of experience including 13 years of experience in general insurance industry .\nfor the leadership in claim service in general insurance industry for the financial year 2016 - 17 .\nall injuries , ailments , or conditions that the customer suffered from / was diagnosed with / received treatment for , prior to buying a health insurance policy from universal sompo health insurance .\ni bought universal sompo health insurance policy when i was advised by my friend . it has been two years since then , i am very happy with their service and i had claimed it once . plan name : universal sompo individual basic agent code : bpw01676\nit is a group policy opened by my company and on this health insurance all my family members are included . i get benefit of 5lakhs for one year . for one person i can use entire amount . almost all the diseases including maternity are claimable . 75thousand is the limit for maternity in universal sompo general insurance .\ni took the health insurance policy with the universal sompo general insurance company . the premium is around 14000 rupees for the full family . cashless treatment facility is available there and they have given the card . by using this card i can get the treatments and i been with them from the last four years of time .\nhealth insurance denotes the reimbursements made against medical expenses . critical illness policies ( aapat suraksha from universal sompo ) are benefit policies , wherein the insurance company will pay lump sum to the policyholder in the event a specified critical illness is contracted by the insured .\nraheja qbe general insurance co . ltd is one of the famous insurance companies in the world . this company was founded by rajan raheja group , which happens to be one of the dynamic business groups in india . this company is renowned for its unique insurance products . they believe in offering help to their clients during tough times by its insurance related products .\nthe exhibition / conference held on 8th & 9th of september ' goregaon - mumbai , exhibits the general insurance products offers by universal sompo . the two days exhibition / conference was an open platform for the visitor to bring clarity on insurance concepts & need of insurance , premium charges & coverage details . universal sompo also educated the visitors on digital transactions & easy online policies which will be convenient for the customers .\ncar is the most preferred asset in today\u2019s world , where it has become a necessity rather than a luxury . the complementary need of car insurance also rises along with the need of a car . we have to be careful enough to choose the best insurance provider that gives us all the sought facilities and benefits at fewer prices . universal sompo general insurance\u2019s car insurance providers try their level best to connect to the consumer\u2019s needs and provide them the world class facilities . universal sompo is a dedicated car insurance provider that fulfills all your expectations in terms of state of the art facilities , a pure concern towards your money and emotions and an honest service that would lure you to keep the knot tied forever . coverage is the main determining factor to choose an insurance policy . universal sompo general insurance\u2019s car insurance always looks for complete protection at minimum cost . universal sompo car insurance provides us everything in terms of coverage that we generally look for .\non policy cancellation of universal sompo health insurance , the cover ceases to exist for the policyholder . the premiums are refunded according to the applicable interest rates .\nmy health insurance policy has been taken from universal sompo general insurance . i undergone an accident which got covered by company and in future also i need to re operate it , so i stick with them . the services are good with them and i am paying around rs8000 as the premium and the total insured value is around rs3 lakh . plan name : univerdal sompo indiviual essential agent code : bpw01735\nnational insurance co . ltd is india ' s one of the oldest providers of general insurance . it is renowned to achieve significant milestones . it has achieved significance by launching corporate as well as rural products . they have good deals for online insurance products . this company was incorporated in the year 1906 . this company offers huge range of products and other insurance related services .\nsbi general insurance co . ltd is a collaboration of state bank of india and bnp paribas cardif s . a . this company was founded in the year 2001 . they offer products as per customers requirements . this company is famous for its versatile products .\nrajiv kumar , began his career with united india insurance co . ltd in 1990 , and then moved to iffco - tokio general insurance in 2002 .\nmr singh has over 21 . 6 years of experiences in the marketing field covering financial risk , business relationship management , health insurance , operations management , and risk management . he is currently based in head - office of universal sompo general insurance co . ltd - mumbai .\nthe service provided was good with universal sompo general insurance based on the health insurance service . they do ask confirmation to the customer before processing the request which was good . they do have cashless facility available in the insurance . i have to pay around rs9000 as a premium for the insurance . i have to pay a coverage amount around rs3lakhs in the insurance . allover good policy and services . plan name : univerdal sompo indiviual essentia agent code : bpw01735\ni purchased a health plan from universal sompo insurance company for my parents because it is good and cheap as well . but , the customer care service is the worst . i would recommend bajaj allianz to my friends who have low budget . plan name : univerdal sompo indiviual basic agent code : bpw01735\nunited india insurance co . ltd is india\u2019s one of the oldest companies which was established in the year 1938 . this company later got merged with 12 indian insurance companies , 4 cooperative insurance societies and indian operations of 5 foreign insurers , apart from general insurance operations of southern region of life insurance corporation of india . this company has major clients like ongc ltd , gmr \u2013hyderabad international airport ltd , mumbai international airport ltd etc .\nhdfc ergo general insurance company ( irda reg . no 125 ) is a joint venture of one of the most respected financial institutions that provides housing finance , hdfc , and the insurance arm of munich re group ergo international ag . hdfc ergo has a range of products such as health insurance , motor insurance , travel insurance etc . this general insurance company is one of the leaders in the private sector insurance providers in india . it is iso certified and was bestowed upon the prestigious iaaa rating by icra , which is a reflection of company\u2019s high claim settlement ratio . hdfc ergo also offers health insurers , and quite a favorite of their loyal customer base .\nhave a health insurance with universal sompo general insurance , it is also called third party hhppl insurance . my company has offered me this insurance , which is very useful for my whole family . the cashless treatment and post cash treatment is available with this health insurance . need to renew it yearly once by paying around rs . 23 , 000 , which covers for about 6members in my family . i can say , it is good to have health insurance for a family . it is also helpful for it exemption .\nthe company offers different types of health insurance plans . let us take a closer look at each plan in detail :\nliberty videocon general insurance co . ltd is a collaboration of liberty citystate holdings pte ltd which is a us based group company named liberty mutual group , a leading global property and casualty group and videocon industries limited . this company started its operations in the year 2013 .\nwhen a leading financial services company comes along with two reputed public sector banks you get religare health insurance company limited . religare health insurance company limited is formed as a venture between religare enterprises limited , corporation bank and union bank of india . religare enterprises limited does not need much introduction . religare health insurance co . ltd . specializes mainly in health insurance products . the company also offers travel insurance . the company is promoted by the founders of very famous healthcare companies \u2013 fortis healthcare and srl diagnostics . while fortis boasts of having about 54 healthcare facilities in india , mauritius and dubai , srl diagnostics is considered to be india\u2019s largest diagnostic company . the company in present in dubai , nepal and sri lanka and has more than 306 networking laboratories .\nsompo japan insurance inc . , headquartered in tokyo , is a fortune 500 company that has made its mark in over 27 countries worldwide . it brings to usgi strong product knowledge and brand equity in the field of insurance .\nbharti axa general insurance company ltd was formed in the year 2008 as a joint venture between one of india leading business house \u2013 the bharti enterprises & the axa business group . the bharti group owns 51 % stake in the joint venture whereas axa group owns 49 % of the stake . in a short stint of just 09 years , the bharti \u2013 axa general insurance company has expanded its horizons in both life insurance category & general insurance products . bharti axa has a vast network and national footprint of insurance distributors who are trained & equipped to provide quality financial service and insurance solutions to the each and every type of customer base .\ngeneral insurance also covers one from the expenses spent on the legal actions . in short , you have the option to choose the right type of cover by choosing the right type of insurance policy as per our requirements . the tenure for a general insurance are mostly yearly contracts .\nmagma hdi general insurance co . ltd is a collaboration of magma fincorp ltd , kolkata and hdi global se germany . this company\u2019s motive is to be one of the responsible and vibrant general insurance companies . they wish to fulfil the ambitions of all the stakeholders . they want to give excellent services to their customers .\nauto component company mm forgings will invest \u20b9650 crore in expanding its . . .\ndr reddy\u2019s laboratories ltd and ucb , a biopharmaceutical company , have . . .\nshe is associate company secretary and also pursued mba in finance from reputed institute .\nprivco is a world - class private company database with over 1 million companies .\nmy health insurance is with universal sompo general insurance . it is a corporate policy . the services are good . i had two claim experience with them . one was of reimbursement . the other cashless treatment . both the process was good . i faced no hassles . the coverage is for my parents , my family and myself . the premium is renewed by my company .\nuniversal sompo executive chairman o n singh said the company had set a target of rs 50 crore for the current financial year and planned to capture 2 per cent of the country\u2019s market share by 2010 - 11 .\nprior to this elevation , kumar was the head - - corporate planning , customer service , product development and operations for universal sompo .\nuniversal sompo general insurance embedded itself to book a coveted seat among major financial companies to successfully complete the ckyc registry process as required by central registry of securitization and asset reconstruction and security interest of india ( cersai ) , a company licensed under section 25 of the companies act , 1956 and registered by the registrar of companies , new delhi . with this certification , universal sompo general insurance becomes compliant for securely initiating & adhering to the uniformed parameters for uploading customer kyc details in the central system , for future customer identification purposes , which obviously gives it a thrust to adopt state - of - the - art it infrastructure .\ni am having the health insurance policy with the univeral sompo insurance company . i would like to say that everything is good and fine one with them and i have faced some claims with them ad the coverage value is up to 3 lakh rupees .\nthe health insurance plans offered by the company are listed below . each plan is further explained in terms of their most salient features .\nit is a corporate health insurance from universal sompo general insurance . the services are good from them . though i have not had a claim experience yet . the coverage is good . it is for my family and myself . the premium is renewed by my employer . they have a tie up with a good net work of hospitals . plan name : univerdal sompo indiviual basic agent code : bpw01676\ni purchase universal sompo health insurance policy plan and the plan is great with huge benefits . policy coverage is 90 % , claims are high approx . rs . 2 . 8 lakhs . service is quick and always on time . ambulance is also provided without taking any charges . plan name : universal sompo individual basic agent code : bpw01735\nformed on january 22 , 2001 , tata aig general insurance company limited is established as a joint venture between tata group and the american international group ( aig ) . while tata group is one of the largest conglomerates of india , aig is an international insurance company which has its presence in more than 100 countries worldwide . since 2001 , tata aig has made it a goal to provide insurance products so as to meet the needs of their customers . as a result tata aig was awarded as the \u201cgeneral insurer claims team of the year\u201d by claims awards asia 2013 . tata aig offers consumer as well as commercial general insurance plans .\nuniversal sompo travel insurance : we put a lot in planning the trip . however , to ensure that our vacation is a complete success , travel insurance is an absolute necessity . whether you lost your baggage or need some medical assistance , travel insurance will make sure you get what you need .\nuniversal sompo general insurance have tie up with most of the hospitals and they have provided medical card where i can get cashless treatment . coverage of 2lakhs for entire family is not sufficient as they have to increase the amount . i did not claim anything till date in health insurance but according to my friends experience it was smooth .\ni ' ve a health insurance policy with the universal sompo . i pay a premium of 10000 per year , the coverage is good and i never had any claim experience with the policy overall it is a useful health insurance policy to have .\nindividuals desirous of availing any of the travel insurance plans can simply call the sales helpline of the company and speak to the customer service representative .\nuniversal sompo health insurance policies help to protect your family against financial emergencies and pays for hospitalisation expenses as well as domiciliary hospitalisation benefits if you suffer from an illness or accidental injury during the policy period .\nshriram general insurance co . ltd is a collaboration between shriram capital ltd and sanlam limited . it was a 74 : 26 until september 2012 . this company was rewarded with \u201cexcellence in growth award\u201d in 2011 and 2012 . the main motive of this company is to serve a major group of \u201caam admi\u201d with its variety of products .\ngroup personal accident policy : the insurance plan from universal sompo covers the insured party and their employees or members against unforeseeable accidents . the policy can be covered to include dependent children and parents of the employees .\nbought healthcare policy after several enquirers , low premium and also by thinking we are young so wont be hospitalized in this age . unfortunately , an emergency admission was required to my wife , went to universal sompo ' s network hospital only , but they never heard this company at all . i have requested for a pre - authorization , but rejected by universal general sompo stating to go for claim reimbursement . i paid entire hospital expenses , and went for claim reimbursement by submitting entire original documentation provided by hospital ( claim # 103006 ) , but universal general sompo demanded few more documents every time , but finally rejected by hospital authoritiesas it is against to their rules , staes no insurance company demands these kind of documents , also laughing at me with what kind of company ' s policy i owned , is a big insult to me . big thing was , since they are not ready to settle my claim , i requested them many times atleast to send back all my docs , but no response at all .\nthe proposal , if it becomes a rule , would stop universal sompo from depositing funds in allahabad bank , indian overseas bank or karnataka bank \u2014 its promoters .\nuniversal sompo health insurance has many terms and conditions . a policy holder needs to be admitted in hospital for more than 24 hours , i order to get full benefit of reliance health insurance . i bought money back guaranteed plan . the premium is moderate and coverage is only for me . plan name : univerdal sompo indiviual essential agent code : bet01306\nin her previous assignment , she was company secretary at fei cargo ltd . from march , 2015 to december , 2017 . she was also associated with star union dai - ichi life insurance company ltd . from jan , 2009 to feb , 2015 .\ninsurance companies promoted by banks have unanimously lobbied against insurance regulatory & development authority of india ' s suggestion .\nuniversal sompo home insurance plan is good . the premiums are low and the policy coverage is high . the claims are even better . good service provided by the executives and staff of the company . many goods and belongings are insure in the policy plan . good investment which secure my house . i like the policy .\ni have purchased universal sompo health insurance policy . this is provided by my employer . it gives me coverage of rs 2 lakh for my family . i have heard about positive response during claim . all over process was hassle free and easy . plan name : univerdal sompo indiviual basic agent code : bpw01676\nfuture generali general india insurance company which is a collaboration between future group and the generali group was incorporated in the year 2006 . this company offers a varied range of easy solutions for the financial protection of the customers with a huge range of insurance products . it provides you a sense of security and a freedom to lead your life tension - free . besides , the plans offered are customized as per your requirement .\nfully aware that insurance , as a business , can only thrive on quality customer support , universal sompo strives to provide the same to its customers via various easy to connect channels . universal sompo general insurance has set up a highly trained customer care team which is well equipped to cater to a wide range of customer queries and requests regarding health insurance policies . policyholders can get in touch with the customer support team not only via the toll - free helpline number , but also via email . in addition to the customer care , policyholders can also get in touch with insurance agents at the insurer\u2019s head office . alternately , they can also write a mail to the insurer\u2019s headquarters for swift response . in addition to the online mediums , customers can also walk in to a universal sompo registered branch which is located in multiple metro cities across india .\nspeaking to mediapersons here , universal sompo executive chairman on singh said the company , which started its operations in november 2008 , intends to have a business portfolio including 30 per cent of automobile industry , 40 per cent of the retail , and the remaining 30 per cent constituting health , accident and marine insurance business in the coming years .\ncommenting on the future products of the company , singh said innovative covers in the pipeline included customised corporate solutions with optimum risk management , nil depreciation covers , gap insurance , weather derivatives , loan tenure motor secure , loss of job with lifetime event coverage insurance , long - term construction equipment insurance , long - term farmers package and tractor insurance .\ni have taken a mediclaim health insurance service with universal sampo the service was awesome i am paying around 5k as a premium yearly the payments where generally through online if i admitted in hospital 95 % amount will be payed it was totally a good experience with universal sampo for my health insurance service .\ncommenting on his new role , kumar said he was elated over his elevation . he also expressed keenness to expand universal sompo ' s product and service offerings in the indian market .\nuniversal sompo general insurancetakes 7 business days to settle claims for minor accidents . you need to submit the mandatory hospitalization bills and reports in addition to the claims application and submit the same to the claims department . the claim amount will be directly debited into the bank account of the policyholder .\non singh is slated to become the non - executive chairman of the company as per its new management policy .\nfor my spouse maternity i made the claim and universal sompo general insurance reimbursed only of 70 % . i have presented all the bills that i spend but on that they approved some bills and few bills were not approved . actually my question is , why they did not approve that 30 % . this health insurance was offered by my organization so i did not get answer from customer service for my question .\nbajaj allianz general insurance company limited is a joint venture between the world ' s foremost insurance company allianz se and bajaj finserv limited , with has an authorized and paid up capital of rs . 110 crore . bajaj finserv limited holds 74 % and 26 % is held by allianz , se . they started their operations in 2001 and now with the range of products catering to individual and corporate . it has received iaaa rating from icra for 10th consecutive years .\nchola ms general insurance co . ltd . ( irda reg . no 123 ) headquartered in chennai , is a leading insurance company in india . cholamandalam was established about 10 years ago , in 2005 , their values truth , transparency , and technology forming the foundation of the multi - faceted company . chola ms has a number of products such as different kinds of insurance , business protection solutions , etc . cholamandalam health insurance is very popular amongst their customer base due to their high level of customer satisfaction through optimized operational processes and innovative vision . cholamandalam health insurance has over 90 centers pan - india and an agent network that is 7000 strong .\nit was recently i have taken a health insurance with universal sampo their service was really wonderful and the documents part was easy offers are fine but i have not avail their offers much and yearly i am paying around 5500 through online it was totally a good experience with universal sampo for my health insurance service .\nlastly , customers may also visit the company\u2019s branches or get in touch with an agent to buy the plans required .\nexport credit guarantee corporation of india ltd was established in 1957 which is a wholly owned government company . it was formed with an objective of promoting exports from india thereby offering credit risk insurance and other related services for exports . basically , this company is an export promotion organization . the premium rates here are minimal .\nkotak mahindra general insurance co . ltd is a subsidiary of kotak mahindra bank ltd , that serves the needs of their customers with their growing non - life needs of insurance . their main focus is to provide excellent customer service and insurance products of good quality with innovation . they wish to cater to different categories of customers .\naapat suraksha bima policy : a lump sum benefit plan from universal sompo , the policy guards the insured and / or their nominees against sudden and unexpected expenditures on the diagnosis of five major diseases / illnesses .\ncall toll - free number of the company to inquire about the renewal process . submit the payment in the acceptable bank branch .\nreliance general insurance co . ltd is a fundamental part of reliance capital . reliance capital has diversified business in insurance of all kinds , asset management , mutual funds , commercial finance and other financial services . reliance life has a huge variety of life insurance plans that offers tailor - made plans as per the customer ' s requirements .\nnew india assurance co ltd , founded by sir dorabji tata in 1919 . and now it is a 100 % government owned multinational general insurance company operating in 28 countries with headquarter in mumbai , india . the new india assurance has been conferred an aaa / stable rating by crisil , which is a reflection of the company\u2019s financial stability and solubility , which in turn talk about the strong ability of the company to fulfill the claims of their customers . moreover , new india assurance is the only direct insurer in india rated a - ( excellent - stable outlook ) by am best .\ni purchase universal sompo travel insurance plan . the policy coverage is good and the premium is low . the luggage lost and dental emergency is inbuilt in the policy . claims are good and procedure to sanctioning it is very easy because executives provide good and fast service . good job .\ni have taken health insurance with universal sompo . the premkum amount is 3500 annually , the policy coverage amount is 1 . 5 lakhs . i have no claim experience with them . i pay my premium amount through online . i get best benefits holding this policy including the family members .\nreinstatement value clause ( applicable on section c ) where universal sompo will compensate the insured educational institute against fire and allied perils on reinstatement value basis i . e . there would not be any deduction for depreciation while settling claims\nuniversal sompo , which has a capital base of rs 235 crore , is targeting a premium base of rs 50 crore by the end of the current financial year and intends its insurance venture to multiply its previous year\u2019s growth by four times , to around rs 200 crore by the next financial year .\nmax bupa health insurance company ltd . ( irda reg . no 145 ) regularly known as max bupa is a strategic collaboration between max india limited and bupa \u2013 a pioneer in healthcare services from uk . max india group is considered to be a forerunner in the indian health and insurance segment . their repertoire includes life insurance , hospitals , and health related clinical research . on the other hand , bupa boasts of over 6 decades experience in the healthcare industry and it has over 11 . 3 million customers spread across 190 countries . max bupa health insurance envisions of being india ' s most preferred health insurance company by being committed to their esteemed customers .\ni buy universal sompo car insurance plan . the policy coverage is high and the premium is low . the claims are good and claiming process is easy because fast service facilitate by the executives and staff members . the tow car facility is given without taking any charges . good policy , i like it .\n* disclaimer - this is not an exhaustive list but an indicative representation of hospitals that form a part of the company ' s wider network .\nin addition to his responsibilities at universal sompo , mr . o . n . singh is a member of the indian bank\u2019s association ( iba ) and national institute of disaster management ( appointed by the union home ministry government of india ) .\nas a client of universal sompo i am very much glad and proud to inform you that i got the best support along with speedy support from your side . from my side i want to take the privilege to inform you that this is\nagriculture insurance co . of india was established on 20th december 2002 under the indian companies act , 1956 . this company was launched with a motive to meet the needs of the farmers and to work on a maintainable actuarial regime .\nuniversal sompo two wheeler insurance is nice with low premiums . the policy coverage is high ~ 87 % and the policy claims are even better . the service facilitate by the executives and staff is really very fast by which claiming procedure get easy . the tow facility is inbuilt in the policy and huge number of garages are there for all time assistance .\ni got a health policy with star health insurance . they provided the best policy i ever seen and the customer service is the best . claims are easy to get and the coverage is 80 - 85 % . i must say guys good job . happy to get this great deal . . . plan name : universal sompo individual essential agent code : bpw01735\nhe has been with the company since 2007 , and in his last role , he was the head of corporate planning , customer service , product development and operations .\n\u00a9copyright 2015 | urltoken | all rights reserved | insurance is the subject matter of solicitation .\nabout the company : contetra is a result of technology ( digital marketing , website development ) , training ( online & offline ) , and consulting ( financial . . .\nreally this insurance is very nice , in emergency my wife got admitted in hospital and got cashless treatment , good insurance . bought healthcare policy after several enquirers , low premium and also by thinking we are young so wont be hospitalized in this age . unfortunately , an emergency admission was required to my wife , went to universal sompo ' s network hospital and got cashless treatment . mr ramesh , branch manager of allahabad bank , habsiguda helped a lot , well done\ni have a health insurance policy taken from universal sompo , it was the best deal i came across when i was looking for the policy , the premium amount that i paid was quite reasonable and not too high , the sum assured amount was also good . i never got chance to take the services of this policy i have no claim experience from them so far .\ni can say it is an average policy to use and i got the universal sompo health insurance policy from past 2years . i pay rs . 4000 to renew the policy . this policy covers only 3 members which is myself , my spouse and my son . i never had any claim experience yet . the medical coverage is good with this policy it covers upto 2lakhs .\nsingh was here to inaugurate a new branch of the company , its 15th branch in india . singh maintained that even as bancassurance would be the primary channel to reach a large customer base , especially in the small and medium enterprise ( sme ) segments by leveraging their association with banks , universal sompo intends to have 17 physical branches , including six in the northern states , which are expected to be operational by the end of the current financial year .\ni purchase universal sompo goods carrying vehicle insurance . the policy is good which provides good benefits . the policy coverage is high and the premiums are low . claims are good and the claiming is very simple . no paper work for claiming or any other query . availability of 24 * 7 customer support so that all customer queries and concerns are taken care of expeditiously . great work ."]}
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", "topic": 23}], "title": "transavia france", "paragraphs": ["below , you can see the all the destinations that transavia france flies to .\nadjoint - commercial - et - marketing - pour - transavia - france _ a48608 . html\nthe transavia segment operates point - to - point flights on departure from the netherlands and france .\nthis is what air france - klm has done with transavia and lufthansa with germanwings and eurowings .\n| un nouveau dg adjoint commercial et marketing pour transavia france nicolas henin a \u00e9t\u00e9 nomm\u00e9 directeur g\u00e9n\u00e9ral adjoint commercial et marketing de transavia france . a ce titre , il int\u00e8gre le comit\u00e9 de direction . . . |\npostal address transavia france s . a . s . for flights starting with flight number to zone orlytech 3 all\u00e9e h\u00e9l\u00e8ne boucher 91781 wissous cedex france\nthis made transavia one of the first airlines to offer comfortable travel to everyone .\ntransavia airlines . airline code , web site , phone , reviews and opinions .\ncontact transavia : find below customer service details of transavia airlines , including phone and email . besides contact details , the page also offers information on the airline\u2019s products and services . reach the transavia customer service below for queries , complaints or feedback .\ntransavia france , the air france - klm group\u2019s low - cost company , is today celebrating its tenth anniversary . as the leading low - cost airline operating out of paris - orly to europe , transavia france has already carried 20 million passengers , owns a fleet of 29 boeing 737s and serves 82 destinations .\na global leader in its three main businesses \u2013 passenger air traffic , cargo traffic and aviation maintenance \u2013 , air france also operates on the low - cost market with transavia france .\nlcc subsidiary transavia , which comprises transavia netherlands and transavia france , made another operating loss in 2015 ( loss of eur35 million versus eur36 million loss in 2014 ) in spite of revenue growth of 4 . 1 % and a 1 . 8 % reduction in unit cost . unit revenue fell by 1 . 6 % .\nf263 - 0646 - 01 ( 20150126 nieuw transavia - nl ) eng att 1 . docx\nthe transavia brand is quite well known in spain and portugal \u2026 but our target is really to make it well - known everywhere in europe ,\nnathalie stubler , chief executive of transavia france , told me in a telephone interview .\nair france - klm was founded on april 23 , 1947 and is headquartered in paris , france .\nurltoken france ( or transavia france ) is a french lcc trading as urltoken and is an independent part of the air france - klm group . its main base is at paris - orly airport . urltoken operates scheduled and charter services mainly to leisure destinations .\ntransavia will grow asks at the faster rate of 15 % in 2016 , with transavia france growing by 20 % . air france ceo fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric gagey told analysts on the 2015 results conference call that the process of transferring slots from air france to transavia at paris orly , in order to serve leisure destinations , was now complete . the next phase was to grow its routes from provincial french cities , in addition to expanding the business into new european destinations .\ntransavia france , the low - cost subsidiary of air france , is committed to exporting its brand \u201ceverywhere in europe\u201d \u2013 raising its profile while management position themselves for the next inevitable run - in with unions .\nthe strike comes just days after air france - klm announced it will pump up to $ 1 . 3 billion over the next five years into transavia .\nif you are a journalist and have media inquiries about transavia , check our information page for media .\nthe merits of integrating transavia under one structure are such that air france - klm would be better off making this a short - term plan . however , the development of the lcc remains a highly political subject , particularly in france , and the first priority for transavia - related pilot negotiations is to agree its further expansion into european markets outside france and the netherlands .\namel hammouda , chief transformation officer at air france , is appointed a member of the air france executive committee .\nyou can rebook a flight in my transavia , where you can change the date , time or route .\ntransavia offers on - board catering and rich entertainment to make every flight enjoyable . latest in movies and tv shows can be downloaded and watched on a smartphone or tablet using transavia\u2019s wi - fi . the transavia entertainment app must be installed to access the service . for more information or queries on payment , refund , cancellation , group booking , cargo , lost baggage or others , reach the transavia customer service via phone or email .\nwhen transavia france ( to ) was founded in 2007 , the shareholder structure was one of 40 % transavia netherlands ( hv ) and 60 % air france . \u200e this enabled transavia france ( to ) to make a successful and smooth start and capitalize on the existing platform of transavia netherlands within the af / kl group . as to simplify and further streamline the shareholder structure the rearrangement of the 40 % shares in to by hv within the af / kl group has been proposed . the necessary steps and approvals within the various corporate bodies for this have almost been completed after which it can be executed .\nnyco has announced that transavia france recently selected turbonycoil \u00ae 600 , a synthetic standard turbine oil , for use in its fleet of boeing 737 aircraft powered by cfm56 engines .\nthe company operates its business through the following segments : passenger & cargo network , maintenance , transavia , and other .\nthe further development of transavia in the low cost segment is one of the pillars in the af / kl strategy perform2020 . the ambition is to develop the activities under transavia brand , both from the netherlands , france and other european countries , improving efficiencies and creating new opportunities in the low cost european market .\nthe future is all - important at transavia . but , naturally , the company is also proud of its past achievements .\nthe air france strike came in response to the airline ' s recent announcement of a billion - dollar plan focused on expanding air france - klm ' s transavia low - cost subsidiary . the project calls for an investment of $ 1 . 3 billion over 5 years , as well as the addition of 50 new aircraft and 250 pilots to transavia ' s roster by 2017 .\nas part of the group\u2019s \u201ctrust together\u201d strategic project , three major developments will allow transavia france to improve its commercial offering for its customers \u2013 - the company\u2019s complete integration in the air france - klm frequent flyer programme . on all the company\u2019s flights , each customer will now be able to earn miles , starting with 500 miles for a round trip with plus and max fares . - the possibility to access transavia france\u2019s flight offering on the air france website . - the introduction , in winter 2017 , of a code - share with air france on a majority of routes .\nthe agreement from 2014 still exists so we are working within this agreement ,\nstubler stressed , referring to transavia france ' s commitment not to open bases outside of the country and not to take over any of parent air france ' s routes .\npart of the air france - klm group , transavia operates from six home bases in the netherlands and france , including its main bases at amsterdam airport schiphol and paris orly . the ambition is for transavia to become europe\u2019s leading airline in hospitality and service . the key objectives : add new routes , appeal to business passengers as well as leisure , and create a dominant online brand .\nabout transavia airlines transavia airlines is a dutch airline that began operations in the year 1996 . a budget carrier , transavia has its headqarters at haarlemmermeer and operating bases at amsterdam , rotterdam , eindhoven , paris - orly , nantes and lyons . presently , the airline , with a fleet of 45 aircraft , connects to some 98 destinations in europe and north africa . fully owned and managed by air france - klm , transavia boasts of 2 , 400 full time employees . in 2014 , the airline transported some 9 . 9 million passengers and its revenues exceeded \u20ac1 billion .\ntransavia has very poor customer service , their call center can only sell tickets or amend a reservation . they don t have communication with other department / colleagues at transavia . they confirmed twice no payment happened however transavia did debit my account twice for one bagage . be carefull with\ntransaction not completed\nor similar message asking to retry the payment remittance - this . . .\nwant to learn more about a booking or are you interested in transavia\u2019s media ? contact us via one of the channels below .\nforty aircraft . this is necessary to maintain our position as the leading point - to - point airline in europe . add to that our goals for transavia in france and we can double these figures . \u201d\nlast year transavia was proclaimed the best low cost and best charter airline for the sixth year in a row by the dutch travel world .\n\u2018air france\u2019 is defined as soci\u00e9t\u00e9 air france , a limited liability company , incorporated under the laws of france and having its registered office at 45 , rue de paris , f - 95747 roissy cdg cedex , france , and registered with the registry of commerce and companies of bobigny under number b 420 495 178 .\nthe air france - klm dual network covers 328 destinations in 118 countries worldwide .\nby completing a questionnaire , you can make a partnership request with air france .\nwe recognise the importance of our employees and continue to invest in the employee experience . this will enable them to successfully express the transavia feel and story .\n\u201c in the years to come , we wish to develop travellers\u2019 sense of attachment to our company , to consolidate our position as passengers\u2019 favourite low - cost airline in france . low - cost airlines need to successfully stand out from the competition to guarantee their future \u201d , stated nathalie stubler , ceo of transavia france .\nguillaume forestier , director of nyco\u2019s aeronautics & defence division added : \u201c we are proud to count a successful airline like transavia france as our customer . it shows confidence in our products , in our logistic system and our customer support . \u201d\nin 2017 , the air france - klm group posted overall turnover of 25 . 8 billion euros , of which 87 . 3 % was for the network\u2019s passenger operations , 5 . 6 % for transavia and 7 . 1 % for maintenance .\nair france is still thinking big for its low - cost subsidiary , transavia france . although management are honoring the terms of an existing agreement with french trade unions , the subsidiary ' s growth trajectory could put it on a collision course with workers at the mainline carrier . ( photo by kenzo tribouillard / afp / getty images )\nhe was appointed executive vice president human resources at air france on 4 january 2016 .\nair france enjoys the status of official partner and carrier of the cannes film festival .\nempty air france planes parked on the tarmac at the charles de gaulle international airport .\nair france klm ' s traffic rises , sources coy on latest name in ceo . .\n\u2018skyteam partner\u2019 is defined as any airline member of skyteam other than air france and klm .\nin september , air france ' s pilots conducted a strike that lasted over two weeks .\nnote that the name of this segment has been changed to ' passenger network ' from the shorter ' passenger ' in order to highlight that it includes only the network airlines air france , klm and hop , and not the point - to - point airline transavia .\nstarting next month , the first real changes will be visible on the website . the new international transavia website will be going live in both the netherlands and france , and the whole world can see how our digital services have been further optimised for enhanced customer convenience .\nthe french part of transavia has 28 aircraft , but is authorized to acquire up to 40 aircraft , which may point to an avenue for potential future growth for the airline .\nmedia in both france and the netherlands reported last week on transavia and its shareholder structure . so far this was an internal af / kl governance and structure dialogue which \u200ebecame public by the publication in la tribune on november 4 th and thereafter de telegraaf november 5 th .\ntransavia aims to be the leading affordable and accessible airline , one that sets the tone in hospitality , service and digital services . our passengers are the focus of everything we do and we are going the extra mile to continue serving them as optimally as possible . everyone is welcome at transavia . we make no distinction on board and treat all passengers equally .\npieter bootsma is the executive vice president commercial & revenu for the air france - klm group .\nair france ' s activities involve three main businesses : passenger traffic , cargo traffic and maintenance .\nair france is also a partner of the angouleme francophone film festival and the deauville film festival .\nair france - klm is right to put labour productivity improvement at the heart of its plans .\na graduate of the ecole polytechnique and the ecole nationale des ponts et chauss\u00e9es , from 1992 to 2012 nathalie stubler held various management positions , first at air inter , then at air france , notably at the network , commercial , corporate social responsibility , revenue management and pricing divisions . in 2013 , she held an executive position at air france in charge of revenue management and network , before joining the air france klm group as svp network strategy . since september 2014 she has been chief of staff for the group ' s chairman , and secretary of the air france - klm group ' s executive committee . she joined transavia france in january 2016 as ceo .\ncompany officials said the airline\u2019s low - cost unit transavia was doing well in munich , where it began operations in march , and should reach one million passengers in its first year .\ntransavia sees tremendous changes taking place in the aviation sector , changes that the organisation cannot ignore and that have inspired the rebranding announced today . a few trends that have an impact :\nthe\npassenger\nactivity involves passenger transport services on the regular flights of air france and hop ! air france . the airline ' s historical core business , passenger is also the main activity in terms of revenues ( nearly 80 % of air france - klm ' s total revenues ) .\nfrom its very beginnings in 1933 , air france decided to handle its own aircraft maintenance operations . alongside klm , air france markets its maintenance , repair & overhaul ( mro ) services under the air france industries klm engineering & maintenance ( afi klm e & m ) brand to numerous airlines .\nafter beginning her career as a flight attendant at air france , she was supported by air france for her promotion as airbus a320 first officer from 2004 to 2008 and currently works on the boeing b777 .\na graduate of essec business school , marie - agn\u00e8s lucas de peslouan joined air france in 1989 .\nrunning , a form of escape through sport , lets air france customers travel all over the world .\n\u2018company\u2019 is defined as air france and klm , who own the programme and are operating the programme .\nair france offers a line of services adapted to the needs of passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility .\nthe air france rules indicated on this page and in the calculator apply in most cases , as long as you are traveling on a flight with an air france flight number ( ex . af123 ) .\nthe hybrid consumer f263 - 0646 - 01 ( 20150126 nieuw transavia - nl ) eng att 1 . docx consumers want low prices combined with quality or deliberately choose a more expensive premium alternative .\nas air france ' s second - largest activity , freight traffic ( cargo ) accounts for 9 % of the air france - klm group ' s total revenues , under the air france - klm martinair cargo brand . in response to the crisis on the global cargo market in recent years , air france has successfully conducted various restructuring operations , focusing in particular on the holds of passenger planes to transport freight .\nit ' s not done yet . but it could be discussed ,\nshe said , when asked if the french unit will eventually base aircraft in foreign countries .\nif transavia france wants to grow [ with bases ] outside france , we will have to discuss and negotiate this with the unions . . . we will be inspired by the same kind of agreements which we have signed with the unions [ in 2014 ] , to find the right conditions to open a base out of france .\nare you planning a vacation and want the best deals on transavia france flights for your trip minus the hassle ? don ' t waste time browsing the web and book directly with edreams online travel agency . our speedy search engine , which quickly filters amongst thousands of flights , times and prices , will return the best deal for your route of choice in an instant . give it a whirl ! then , it ' s as simple as selecting our smart choice , featuring the direct route with the lowest price , or opting for the flight with transavia france that best corresponds to your travel needs . easy !\nmarie - agn\u00e8s lucas de peslouan is the head of investor relations for the air france - klm group .\nshe was appointed permanent air france - klm representative on the board of directors , on 24 november 2016 .\nair france has a policy of partnerships with an international dimension in line with its strategic priorities and values .\njean - marc janaillac , chairman and chief executive officer of air france - klm , attends a news conference at the iftm top resa show in paris , france , september 20 , 2016 . reuters / jacky naegelen\nair france - klm chairman and chief executive , alexandre de juniac gives a press conference , in paris .\nair france works together with the french ministry of foreign affairs to celebrate gastronomy throughout the world and the values it conveys in france and abroad : sharing , pleasure , respecting the health of its contemporaries and the planet .\ntransavia was one of the first . com airlines and for years , has ranked among the most successful web shops in the netherlands in sales numbers . consumers have repeatedly proclaimed urltoken the best airline ticket website .\nspeaking after the launch of new routes to london , edinburgh and vienna , stubler said the subsidiary is broadening its gaze beyond the mediterranean markets that currently dominate its network . transavia france ' s fleet has grown from 14 to 26 aircraft since 2014 , when unions sanctioned its expansion program in exchange for concessions by management .\nair france - klm ceo alexandre de juniac told analysts that a plan for air france - klm to integrate the management and ownership of the two halves of transavia into a single holding company was\nprobably mid term\n. it would offer advantages in terms of efficiency and strategic focus and would be a simpler tool with which to participate in what mr de juniac called the\nlcc consolidation that will naturally happen in europe\n.\nin 2016 the air france - klm group plans ask growth across all of its passenger airlines in the range of 1 . 0 % to 1 . 4 % , maintaining its tight capacity discipline ( it has typically remained in a range of 1 % to 2 % in recent years ) . air france will reduce capacity by 2 % , klm will grow by 3 % and transavia will accelerate to ask growth of 15 % .\nhe joined air france in november 2015 , and on 4 january 2016 was appointed executive vice president human resources .\nthe level of customer service offered by transavia deserves a wider audience . business travellers are increasingly opting for more affordable flights . that is why we no longer focus on holidaymakers alone , but also on business travellers .\nin 2011 , she was appointed head of corporate finance , in charge of negotiating and preparing air france asset financing , notably for the air france - klm group\u2019s real - estate assets and aircraft , as well as bond issues .\nin france and the netherlands , in spite of munich ' s relatively high airport charges . this is thanks to a new contract for flight crew ( in particular , pilots ) , the outsourcing of ground operations and a lack of additional overhead . munich is expected to be a relatively high - yield market . further development of transavia across\nair france is also involved with local races like run my city , run in marseille , run at work etc .\nair france - klm makes progress in 2015 , but still has more to do . labour productivity is at the heart\nboth major groups within the air france - klm group enjoyed an improvement in both revenue and operating profit in 2015 .\nyou are traveling to or from the united states or canada and the 1st transatlantic flight has an air france flight number . in this case , the air france rules apply to all flights on your trip ( departure and return ) .\nthe re - branding was an integrated process combining company strategy , e - commerce and brand design . with leading digital agency mirabeau , transavia began to work on a new e - commerce platform to increase ancillary sales , improve the conversion of flights and reduce operational costs . having identified the need to redefine transavia\u2019s positioning and visual identity ( in accordance with mirabeau\u2019s e - commerce strategy and concept ) studio dumbar was invited to join the team .\nyou are traveling on a direct flight ( take - off , landing ) with an air france flight number . in this case , the air france rules apply to your flight . please check the rules that apply to your return flight .\nin the passenger network business , long haul profits soared and medium haul losses narrowed . lcc brand transavia made another loss , but laid plans for its first base outside the netherlands and france , to be established in munich in mar - 2016 . in the cargo segment , losses deteriorated in spite of capacity cuts , especially in its full freighter operation .\nthe latest strike comes just months after the country ' s air traffic controllers walked off the job in june , causing the cancellation of 1 , 800 flights . this time , strikers are protesting air france ' s plans to transition short - haul and domestic service to the company ' s low - cost and lower - salaried dutch subsidiary , transavia .\nin 2000 , air france , aeromexico , delta and korean air created the skyteam alliance , which now has 20 members .\nyou must pay a fee of \u20ac100 * for flights between metropolitan france and french guiana , guadeloupe , martinique or reunion .\ntransavia flights can be booked directly on the website using american express , visa or mastercard credit cards . payment for tickets can also be paid as cash at authorised sales offices . besides flights , transavia also makes booking of hotels and renting of cars available on one platform . not just that , even booking airport transfer and parking spot can be made in a jiff . don\u2019t forget to check out the offers section to enjoy some great bargains on flights and hotels .\n\u201c so far , turbonycoil \u00ae 600 has demonstrated excellent performances , while the supply chain , technical and customer support services provided from nyco have been very satisfactory . \u201d said patrick niveau , technical director & fleet manager , from transavia .\nair france flight crews demanded that all of the company ' s pilots work under the same compensation scheme . according to the wall street journal , annual compensation for air france pilots start at $ 100 , 000 and can reach $ 300 , 000 .\nair france - klm makes progress in 2015 , but still has more to do . labour productivity is at the heart | capa\nit ' s monday morning and once again , the french are on strike . this time , it ' s air france .\ntransavia continues to develop , thanks to its low - cost flights operated on departure from france and the netherlands bound for destinations across europe and the mediterranean rim . the company is reaffirming its growth objectives : become customers\u2019 low - cost carrier of choice , maintain its leading position in the netherlands and become the number one company on departure from paris - orly to european destinations .\nair france - klm ' s 2015 results presentation indicates that transavia ' s fleet will grow to more than 65 aircraft in 2017 , which is still smaller than the lcc fleets of its rival european legacy groups lufthansa ( with eurowings ) and iag ( with vueling ) . moreover , all three of these legacy - owned lccs will be much smaller than the leading independent european lccs .\nthe passenger & cargo network segment offers transportation services on the scheduled flights of the network airlines air france , klm , hop and joon .\nyou have at least one connection and the 1st flight between continents ( or between countries within the same continent ) has an air france flight number . the air france rules apply to all flights until your final destination . please check the rules that apply to your return flight .\nyou are traveling between miami and cayenne , fort - de - france , pointe - \u00e0 - pitre or port - au - prince .\nleft lyon on time great flight plane full . the personel on bord very good and helpful . the pilot gave information very good . the return flight from crete on time no problems . so our next destination will be with transavia . thanks to the company .\nborn on 24 november 1961 , after studying tourism , val\u00e9rie coulon joined air france in 1984 as a passenger service agent at cdg airport in passenger operations and sales . she then worked as a passenger service agent at nantes airport from 1995 to 2002 . for 12 years , she was a sales agent at the air france ticket office in nantes . she was also a cfdt union staff representative for the entire western france area .\nklm ' s operating margin of 3 . 9 % again beat that of its larger sister company air france , whose margin was 2 . 8 % . nevertheless , 2015 was significant for air france in that it was its first year of positive operating profit since the year to mar - 2008 .\n28 usd for flights departing from miami to cayenne , fort - de - france , pointe - \u00e0 - pitre or port - au - prince .\n75 usd for flights departing from miami to cayenne , fort - de - france , pointe - \u00e0 - pitre or port - au - prince .\nrenowned in the aviation industry for its involvement in digital innovation , air france continually adapts to changes in its passengers ' expectations and habits by providing exclusive and innovative services and features before , during and after flights ( af press , travel by air france , on - board connectivity , etc . ) .\nair france - klm development of capacity ( ask million ) and load factor ( % ) ( 12 month period to date shown ) 2005 - 2015 .\nborn in 1974 , and a graduate of the ensta paris tech , eric caron joined air france in 1998 as analyst medium - haul flight schedule in the network department . in 2001 , he held the position of analyst reporting to the ceo of cityjet ( dublin ) . in 2003 , he joined the revenue management team , in charge of inventory management for the americas , caribbean and indian ocean regions in the air france - klm revenue management division . in 2006 , he was manager information systems in the air france - klm network department . in 2009 , he became director scheduling , in charge of scheduling planning and scheduling adjustment and in 2010 , he was appointed vp pricing and revenue management medium - haul for air france - klm . in 2014 , he was appointed general manager for air france - klm mexico . since march 2016 , he has held the position of vp and general manager for air france - klm in the usa .\nair france - klm generated a return on capital employed of 8 . 6 % in 2015 , a leap from 1 . 7 % in 2014 , but short of its 2017 target range of 9 % to 11 % . as the world airline industry already approaches levels of profitability higher than previous cyclical highs , air france - klm will need continued assistance from the global cycle . it will also need a new agreement on labour productivity , particularly with air france flight crew .\ntransavia aims to be the most affordable and accessible airline in europe . that is why the company is presenting today a new brand identity and ambitious goals for the future . hospitality , service and digital services are focal areas in the goal to grow to 10 million leisure and business passengers a year .\nhe was a member of the klm executive committee from 2011 to 2013 and has been a member of the air france - klm excom group since january 2013 .\nits partnership with unifrance allows air france to position itself as the airline ambassador of french cinema around the world , enabling french actors to meet their international audiences .\n- since the 1990s , france has continued to be the world ' s leading tourist destination and in 2011 , the country registered over 79 million international arrivals .\nair france makes every effort to answer your questions and accomodate your requests . don ' t hesitate to consult our search engine or to consult our help sections below .\nair france makes every effort to answer your questions and accommodate your requests . don ' t hesitate to use our search engine or to consult our help sections below .\non 15 march 2018 , for the third year in a row , air france received first prize at the customer relations awards in the transport sector . in choosing the winner of this award , three parts of customer experience are evaluated : execution , connection and emotion . this award once again rewards the commitment of the air france teams . by digitizing its services , air france is today able to respond to its customers 24 / 7 on all its channels in france and abroad . in addition , the company is continuing its commitment to a vast revaluation of all its products and services and strives to make a difference through a caring attitude and personalized relations with all its customers .\nair france is a leading global player in its three main areas of activity : passenger transport , cargo transport and aircraft maintenance . from its hubs at paris - orly and paris - charles de gaulle airports , the airline operates flights to 195 destinations and 91 countries . air france is a founding member of the skyteam global alliance , alongside korean air , aeromexico and delta . with the north american airline , air france has also set up a joint venture dedicated to the joint operation of several hundred transatlantic flights every day .\nfounded in 1933 , air france is the number one french airline and , together with klm , one of the world ' s largest air carriers by revenue and passengers transported .\nsince october 2010 , she has been vice president human resources for the american company aptargroup , member of the executive committee and president of the european head office based in france .\nas a result , he said air france - klm saw more promise in developing joint ventures like the one it already has with u . s . carrier delta air lines (\n* proforma for year to dec - 2011 . note : accounting year end changed from march to december in 2011 source : capa \u2013 centre for aviation , air france - klm\nair france governance is structured around two bodies , the board of directors comprising 18 directors on one side and the executive committee comprising 15 operational managers of the company and its subsidiaries .\nmr de juniac told analysts that air france could return to growth on long haul in 2017 if a satisfactory productivity agreement could be reached with labour representatives . the group ceo also said that air france - klm was watching the development of the long haul low cost model very closely and considering whether it was possible for the group to do something in this segment .\nas the world ' s second - largest airline alliance , skyteam enables its member airlines , including air france , to develop and supplement their respective offerings with flights operated by their partners .\nyou must pay a fee of \u20ac100 for flights between metropolitan france and french guiana , guadeloupe , martinique or reunion . please note that prior approval from our customer service department is required .\nthanks to its membership of the skyteam global alliance and the transatlantic joint venture set up with its partners delta and alitalia , air france is significantly enriching its global network to serve its passengers .\nhe said he was not expecting the lack of trust he found between parts of the organization after the 2014 pilot strike and between parts of air france and klm , which merged in 2004 .\n\u2018overall extending activity\u2019 is defined as an activity that rewards the member with xp ( eligible flights ) or any other earn activity designated as an overall extending activity in the flying blue communication and which therefore extends the validity of all miles , such as flights on transavia that earn miles and payment with the co - branded credit cards listed in the flying blue communication .\n1 . 5 . 2 personal data shall be used and exchanged by air france , klm and the partners as required for the operation of the programme . furthermore , in order to enable air france , klm or the partners to offer products and services as well as for their direct marketing or communication purposes , to the extent that the member has consented to such direct marketing or communication , information concerning the member and the member\u2019s programme participation may be transmitted confidentially between air france , klm and the partners for their sole usage . for further details we refer to the klm privacy policy at\nhe began his career at air france cargo in september 1978 until 2015 , when he joined the economic management division . he has held various positions including president of the national joint committee for air transport employment , cgt administrator of the professional parity section , member of the higher council of civil aviation and vice - president of the central commission employment and training of the air france central works council .\nthe joint venture set up by air france - klm , delta and alitalia is contractual . it involves a partnership and therefore the sharing of tasks , costs and revenues , with no capital contribution .\nborn in 1961 , alain malka is a graduate of supareo french aerospace engineering school . he joined the air france transport division in 1985 . in 1988 , he was put in charge of duty scheduling for flight crews and became deputy station manager in marseille in 1991 and deputy station manager at orly in 1994 . in 1995 , he was appointed long - haul station manager at paris - charles de gaulle airport and took part in launching the hub in april 1996 . in 1997 , he was appointed ground operations human resources manager for orly and the french provinces and then for all ground operations , including the cdg hub . in 2000 , he was appointed flight crew human resources manager and , in 2004 , became vice president human resources for air france . in 2010 , he was appointed senior vice president caribbean and indian ocean air france - klm . in 2013 , he was appointed executive vice president air france cargo . he now holds the position of executive vice president of hop ! air france .\nbetween march 2015 and april 2018 , mrs . damon was elected titular member of the flight operations works committee and elected reserve member of the air france central works council . she was secretary general of the air france section of the snpl union from december 2014 to may 2017 and director of the appn ( association in charge of life insurance coverage for flight personnel ) from march 2013 to may 2017 .\nair france - klm returned to profit in 2015 , turning a net loss of eur225 million in 2014 into a positive net result of eur118 million . the operating result improved from a loss of eur129 million in 2014 to a profit of eur816 million in 2015 . the 2014 result was adversely affected by pilot strikes , without which air france - klm would have reported an operating profit of eur296 million .\ni fly with transavia 3 - 6 round trips per year in average service for the last 5 years and had issues in at least half of them . when calling customer service you are always sent to an online form who is followed up by a robot . . . so i stopped even trying to deal with them . . . just swallow the bad service . . .\npilots for air france have forced the country ' s national carrier to scrap half of its flights on monday , reports the afp . should the strike continue into tuesday , the airline expects to cancel as much as 60 % of its scheduled service . as a result , air france - klm stock has slipped 3 . 5 % . this could cost the airline as much as $ 19 million a day .\n\u2018airline reward\u2019 is defined as any reward available on air france , klm , and airline partners . airline rewards may include , but are not limited to , reward tickets , reward upgrades , and extra options .\n\u2018miles\u2019 is defined as miles earned on air france , klm , airline partners and non - airline partners in accordance with the procedures set forth in flying blue communication . miles can be used to obtain rewards .\nle 15 mars 2018 , air france a re\u00e7u pour la troisi\u00e8me ann\u00e9e cons\u00e9cutive , le premier prix du podium de la relation client dans le secteur transport . afin de d\u00e9cerner ce prix , trois angles de l ' exp\u00e9rience client sont \u00e9valu\u00e9s : l ' ex\u00e9cution , le lien et l ' \u00e9motion . cette r\u00e9compense vient \u00e0 nouveau saluer l ' engagement des \u00e9quipes d ' air france . en digitalisant ses services , air france est aujourd ' hui en mesure de r\u00e9pondre \u00e0 ses clients 7 jours sur 7 et 24 heures sur 24 sur l ' ensemble de ses canaux en france comme \u00e0 l ' international . par ailleurs , la compagnie poursuit son engagement dans une vaste dynamique de revalorisation de l ' ensemble de ses produits et services et s ' attache \u00e0 faire la diff\u00e9rence gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 une relation attentionn\u00e9e et personnalis\u00e9e aupr\u00e8s de tous ses clients .\nthe lcc increased its asks by 5 . 3 % ( focused on france , where capacity was up 24 . 6 % ) and its load factor gained 0 . 1ppts to 89 . 9 % . passenger numbers grew by 9 . 0 % to 10 . 8 million . air france - klm said that its operating result was in line with its plan and that it remains on course to break even in 2017 .\nborn on 30 august 1960 , marie ramon joined air france as a stewardess on long - haul in 1983 . she was on the board of directors from 2002 to 2004 . she currently works as a flight attendant .\nle 14 janvier 2016 , air france a re\u00e7u le prix de la \u00ab meilleure premi\u00e8re classe disponible entre la grande chine et l\u2019europe \u00bb . cette distinction a \u00e9t\u00e9 remise dans cadre des hurun best of the best awards .\n1 . 2 . 6 rewards , benefits and opportunities to gain xp and / or to earn miles and / or spend miles will be subject to the general terms and conditions of the partner providing the promoted facilities . these general terms and conditions shall be sent to a member when the member submits a request for them to such a partner . all air france flights will be subject to air france\u2019s conditions of carriage which are available on\n1 . 6 . 3 the company reserves the right to inform the security officers of air france , klm , skyteam partners or any other partner about the serious misbehaviour of the member or discrepancies in the member\u2019s account .\nthe transatlantic joint venture set up by air france - klm , delta and alitalia involves the joint operation and the sharing of revenues and costs of over 250 daily transatlantic flights connecting the nine hubs run by the four airlines .\n\u2018eligible flight\u2019 is defined as the flight being made on air france , klm , skyteam partners and any airline partner designated as such in flying blue communication , for which both xp can be gained and miles can be earned .\nfor flights within the caribbean ( cayenne , fort - de - france , miami , pointe - \u00e0 - pitre , port - au - prince or santo domingo ) , you must pay a fee of \u20ac55 . * *\nbooking was easy . checking in was also easy . my first issue was receiving multiple emails asking me to be at orly airport 3 hours before a 6 : 30 am flight . orly is barely open at 3 : 30 , and hall a serving transavia does not open till after 4 ( i believe 4 : 30 ) . i am glad i arrived at 4 : 30 , however , because although orly . . .\non a conference call to discuss the 2015 results , air france - klm management told analysts that the underlying 4q trend was a little better ( - 0 . 7 % ) , and that the paris impact was now receding .\naccording to afp , air france has sent 65 , 000 text messages to passengers affected by the strike \u2014 called by its main pilots ' union , snpl \u2014 and deployed some 7 , 000 extra workers to help stranded customers .\n\u201cthe goal is to restore confidence and trust where it\u2019s lacking , and secondly to clarify some strategic options , \u201d he said , citing specific questions about how air france - klm planned to compete with low - cost carriers and others .\nso , in 2015 , some labour productivity indicators improved and some deteriorated . nevertheless , in absolute terms , air france in particular remains a laggard on labour productivity , compared with other european legacy airlines , and needs to improve significantly .\nholding a confirmed ticket ? you can view or manage your itinerary on the homepage . you can also check - in online 24 hours before departure . transavia allows fliers to carry 1 cabin baggage of max 10kg weight . as for check - in baggage , fliers can book the needed online at an affordable rate . each person is allowed to carry a weight of up to 50kg . for dimensions , rates and permitted items read the baggage guide here .\nlike air france , the german national airline wants to expand low - cost operations . as reuters reported , this will enable lufthansa to go toe - to - toe with budget carriers such as ryanair and easyjet on short - haul european routes .\nfranco - dutch air france - klm has struggled in recent years with weak demand and overcapacity across the industry . it has been striving to cut costs to compete better with deep - pocketed gulf airlines and fast - growing european low - cost carriers .\namel hammouda , born in 1977 , is a graduate of the ecole centrale de lyon . she also holds a master of science in transportation from the university of southampton . between 1999 and 2016 she held various positions at air france and air france - klm , mainly in the revenue management , strategic planning and network departments . she was senior vice president network until january 2017 . appointed chief transformation officer , she is in charge of steering the trust together strategic plan and leading the internal digital transformation program .\nborn in 1966 , marc verspyck is a graduate from the ecole sup\u00e9rieure de commerce de paris and holds a master degree ( dess ) in finance from paris dauphine university . he started his career in air inter as planning manager and later as ground handling manager . he headed the corporate finance department of air france until 2005 , in charge of long term financing of air france , closing numerous deals ( secured financings , syndicated loans , securitization , convertible bond ) . he was in charge of the subsidiaries and investments between 2005 and 2007 , controlling their financial performance , the investments and seating at various boards . he was appointed senior vice - president finance of air france in september 2007 . his responsibilities include treasury , corporate finance , tax and employees profit sharing schemes .\nrenowned the world over for the quality of its offering , the structure and density of its network and its efforts in digital innovation and customer service , air france is regularly recognised with awards in a variety of fields and in all regions of the world .\nlors des freddie awards organis\u00e9s le 28 avril 2016 \u00e0 las vegas , le programme de fid\u00e9lit\u00e9 d\u2019air france flying blue a remport\u00e9 4 prix pour la r\u00e9gion europe / afrique , dont celui du meilleur programme de fid\u00e9lit\u00e9 de l\u2019ann\u00e9e dans le secteur du transport a\u00e9rien .\nthe airline has cancelled more 200 hundreds flight on monday at its charles de gaulle hub in paris . there is no word how negotiations are progressing between air france and its pilots union . however , the strike is scheduled to last up to six days .\npassenger load factor increased once more , this time by 0 . 4ppts to 85 . 1 % , keeping air france - klm ahead of both iag ( 81 . 4 % ) and the lufthansa group ( 80 . 4 % ) on 2015 load factor .\nborn on 12 may 1959 . after obtaining a bachelor ' s degree in 1978 in tours , didier dague studied law . he joined air france on 13 april 1987 . he joined the paris area commercial division as a customer liaison officer in 1987 and is still administratively attached to the commercial france division as a group negotiator for the tour operator department . he represents the \u201cf\u00e9d\u00e9ration de l\u2019equipement de l\u2019environnement , des transports et des services force ouvri\u00e8re\u201d at the civil aviation council and the civil aviation section of the european federation of transport .\naviation maintenance is the air france - klm group ' s third - largest business , with external revenue of \u20ac1 . 577 billion . in 2015 , the order book of the afi klm e & m division saw strong growth , rising 12 % over the year .\nlors de la remise des prestigieux business traveller cellars in the sky awards 2017 , qui s\u2019est tenue le 19 f\u00e9vrier 2018 \u00e0 londres , air france a \u00e9t\u00e9 largement r\u00e9compens\u00e9e pour la qualit\u00e9 exceptionnelle des vins et champagnes servis \u00e0 bord de ses cabines la premi\u00e8re et business .\nthe total tourist volume in france , including inbound , domestic and outbound , declined during the review period ( 2007 - 2011 ) . the main reasons for this decline include stagnated economic growth , job losses , significant reductions in corporate travel budgets and rising fuel prices .\nensea graduate and former research assistant at university of california , berkeley ; jean - michel mathieu joined the air france flight scheduling division in 1996 . 1999 \u2013 appointed head of revenue management for the domestic network . 2001 \u2013 head of revenue management and revenue integrity project management 2003 \u2013 director of e - commerce at the distribution division . 2007 \u2013 director of future long - haul network planning at the scheduling division 2010 \u2013 head of alliances at the international affairs and alliances division 2012 \u2013 vp digital division 2014 \u2013 vp direct sales air france - klm\nin 2011 , he became head of marketing , network and revenue management for klm before carrying out the same activities within the air france - klm group in 2013 . he was also a member of the airline tariff publishing company council ( washington ) from 2004 to 2009 .\nair france - klm martinair cargo places an emphasis on the capacities provided by the holds of its passenger aircraft , which enable 90 % of freight be transported . these capacities are supplemented by those of the all - cargo aircraft , which support the group ' s renowned expertise in transporting exceptional goods and serving supplementary stopovers . air france - klm also aims to grow its revenues by developing high value - added freight , such as express freight and post , which is expanding on the back of e - commerce , the pharmaceutical sector and aerospace ."]}
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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": 10}], "title": "colas group", "paragraphs": ["a colas spokeswoman declined to say how much the group had paid for spie rail .\ncolas canada is a subsidiary of the colas group of companies , a world leader in road construction . colas canada has over 8 , 500 employees nationwide .\ncolas has a new end - to - end offer for large - scale infrastructure projects , powered by the international colas group .\nroads account for 80 % of the group\u2019s total business activity . in 2014 , colas produced :\ncolas group is a major french civil engineering firm specialising in road construction and rail track construction through its colas rail subsidiary . since the 1990s , the group has incorporated the screg and sacer road construction firms .\ngiven its association with the colas group , colas canada inc . has a wealth of expertise and knowledge to share with all levels of government . we can bring to the table sustainable solutions based on applied research and group learning from around the world .\nthe public exchange offer for colas shares in 2000 gave bouygues over 96 % of the group ' s share capital and voting rights .\nthe expertise of the colas group extends throughout numerous subsidiaries and affiliated companies , each of which offers its own specialties . these include :\nenabling the group to offer a full range of products and services to all its customers .\nfor many years now , the colas group has shown its strong commitment to improving road safety . for the third time in a row , the group has just renewed its road safety charter agreement with a government - backed organization .\nn 1985 , bouygues became colas ' main shareholder when it acquired the screg group and had built up a 59 % stake by 1995 .\nthe colas group is present in all lines of business related to the construction and maintenance of roads and other forms of transport infrastructure . . .\nwe\u2019re part of the international colas group , whose world - class research and development facilities give clients access to innovative new products , processes and ideas .\nthe colas group operates in every road - related industry , from transport infrastructure to the wide range of activities linked to the transformation and use of bitumen .\nthis project is a further demonstration of colas\u2019s capability to undertake logistically challenging projects and growing reputation in the airfield sector and makes great use of the resources and synergies that exist within the international colas group , says carl fergusson , business manager for colas\u2019s airfield division .\nthe arrival of screg in 1996 has enabled the group to form the world\u2019s leader in the road industry .\nin the field , the group\u2019s commitment is reflected in a very strong - willed prevention and emulation program .\nour close association with the colas group gives us access to a world of expertise and resources that we make available to our customers through our various local business units .\non april 2 , 2009 , mr . herv\u00e9 le bouc , chairman and ceo of the colas group , presented the 2008 colas group france inter - subsidiary road safety challenge trophy to mr . pascal maridet , president of screg nord - picardie , in the presence of the french inter - ministerial delegate for road safety , mich\u00e8le merli .\nduring the 1990s , the company became a colas group subsidiary , and the screg routes road construction company became the screg subsidiary . [ 2 ] [ 14 ] in 2006 , screg belgium was renamed colas belgium . [ 15 ]\nsince the company was founded in 1929 , colas has continued to expand in france and around the world . the group now operates in more than 50 countries on five continents .\na further feature of the project will see colas ltd utilising a 350 tonnes per hour mobile asphalt plant supplied and operated by another colas group subsidiary screg grands travaux which will be transported by boat from st . malo , france together with other specialist plant and equipment .\n) , said on wednesday it would buy the railway business of civil engineering firm spie , controlled by private equity group pai partners .\nin 1993 , the group reinforces its market positions through the acquisition of several companies : sacer and its subsidiaries , along with spac .\nthe acquisition of smac in 1999 and seco - rail have led the group to diversity into the fields of waterproofing and railroad works .\nin 2017 , colas ' consolidated revenue totaled 11 . 7 billion euros , with international markets accounting for 48 % of this figure . the group ' s share of net profit was 328 million euros .\nin 1969 , the raveau - cartier investment group ( also a colas stakeholder ) took control of sacer . in 1992 , it became a colas subsidiary , and in 2002 the sacer holding company merged with colas and three regional subsidiaries were formed : sacer atlantique , sacer paris - nord - est and sacer sud - est . [ 13 ]\nroads make up 80 % of the group\u2019s activity . this sector includes the construction of roads , highways , airports , automobile race tracks , etc . along with major industrial activities . in 2009 , colas produced :\n\u201cas a leading canadian road construction group of companies , our goal is to set the pace in our industry and to be a model of excellence\u201d .\nsince 1994 , colas has tightened its international network in europe , north america and asia , namely by acquiring the colas companies that had remained under the control of royal dutch shell and the other colas trademarks around the world . today , colas is pursuing its development strategy with external growth in its core business sector .\nbarrett industries is a subsidiary of colas usa , the leader in transportation , construction , and maintenance . the colas group operates in every road - related industry , from transport infrastructure to the wide range of activities linked to the transformation and use of bitumen . backed by more than 65 , 000 employees in 1 , 400 locations , colas works on every continent , in more than 40 countries .\nthe colas group operates in every aspect of construction and maintenance for roads and for other types of transport infrastructure as well as on projects involving urban development and recreational facilities . the group boasts two operational segments : roads , its core business ( including civil engineering and building activities ) , and specialized activities that are complementary to its roads sector ( railways , waterproofing , road safety and signaling , and pipelines ) .\nthrough our seven subsidiaries operating throughout the continental us and alaska , colas usa maintains its operations as a vertically integrated materials and road construction company . while anchored by traditional delivery methods , the group is extending their expertise into the continually developing alternate delivery market .\nthe colas group operates in every aspect of construction and maintenance for roads and other types of transportation infrastructure , as well as projects involving urban development and recreational facilities . it boasts two operational segments : roads , its core business , and specialized activities that are complementary to its roads sector . backed by a workforce of 60 , 000 people , the colas group undertakes more than 100 , 000 projects every year via a network of 800 construction business units and 2 , 000 material production sites in some fifty countries worldwide .\nour company dates back to 1922 . back then we were innovators , creating new and improved products for all our projects . after we joined the international colas group , these strengths were built on by giving us access to a global community of innovators and experts .\nin 1929 , royal dutch shell bought a stake that led to the creation of a subsidiary called\nsoci\u00e9t\u00e9 routi\u00e8re colas\n. the next few decades bear witness to the strength of a diversified , balanced group that has made global development one of its main assets .\nbacked by its 1400 profit centers , colas works on every continent in over 40 countries .\ncolas employ more than 71 , 300 employees , half of whom work outside of france .\nat the same time , colas celebrates its first project in asia with the jakarta airport site .\nthe colas group operates in all lines of business related to the construction and maintenance of roads and other forms of transport infrastructure ( air , rail , maritime ) , urban development and recreational facilities , through two operating units : roads , ( including civil engineering and building ) . . .\nin 1970 , colas cofounded cofiroute * , which operates a highway concession in north - western france .\nsintra inc . , a colas subsidiary in quebec , has acquired assets from la compagnie meloche inc .\ncolas said spie rail should generate sales in 2007 of around 310 million euros , excluding sales generated by the firm\u2019s 50 percent stake in europeenne de travaux ferroviaires , which french regulators have asked colas to sell .\ncolas canada manufactures and provides various aggregate , emulsion , binders and asphalt and concrete mixes to the marketplace .\nroad construction makes up 80 % of the group ' s activities . additional related activities include road signage , construction , various civil engineering activities including pipe - laying , and rail track construction and maintenance . [ 1 ]\nfounded by francis bouygues in 1952 , bouygues is a diversified industrial group with a strong corporate culture . its businesses focus on three sectors : construction , with bouygues construction ( building , civil works , energy and services ) , bouygues immobilier ( property ) and colas ( roads ) , telecoms with bouygues telecom and media with tf1 .\ncolas ' development strategy is based on a vision : collective global expertise serving a strong brand and profitable growth .\nin 1959 , colas expanded its road business to include road safety and signaling by acquiring somaro , currently aximum . by the early 1960s , colas had an extensive network of sites in western africa and had established a presence in canada by acquiring a quebec - based company in 1962 that eventually became sintra , and subsequently in the united states by acquiring assets in 1979 that led to the creation of the group ' s first us subsidiary , barrett paving materials .\nduring the exhibition for french mayors and local authorities held at the paris parc des expositions from november 17 to 19 , 2009 , the group will present its most innovative products , processes and road equipment in the field of responsible development .\n1980s - 2000s : the group\u2019s network of french road companies is consolidated , international development is accelerated ( indian ocean , north america , europe , asia and oceania ) , business is expanded to include other activities , vertical integration is reinforced .\ncolas australia as a group has continued to expand throughout australia through acquisitions as well as organic growth . today , our decentralised network of local companies allows us to provide our products and services anywhere in australia . the group consists of three core activities bitumen import and sales , manufacturing and sales of binders and emulsions and road maintenance work . supported by over 300 employees , 15 work sites in 4 states all working closely with customers to provide them with more options and better solutions by developing and improving products and construction services based on recycling of material , improving of energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions .\ncolas is a world leader in transport infrastructure construction and maintenance , meeting the challenges of mobility , urbanisation and the environment .\nin parallel , the group also expanded into civil engineering and building in and around paris and in the indian ocean ( following the acquisition of gte ) , networks ( with the acquisition of spac in 1993 ) , waterproofing ( smac in 1999 ) and railways ( seco - rail in 2000 and spie rail in 2007 to form the railway specialist colas rail in 2008 ) .\ncolas in 2006 - remarkable growth in business activity ( + 12 . 3 % ) and net profit ( + 29 % )\ncolas offers a wide range of market - leading services to support the sustainable development and maintenance of . . . find out more\nin 1970 , colas took its first foothold in north america with the purchase of canadian - based sintra . at the beginning of the 1980s , the acquisition of grand travaux de l\u2019est is the starting point for colas\u2019 diversification into the fields of civil engineering and building .\ncolas canada provides various services that bring the most innovative and efficient solutions to the marketplace . we proudly provide road construction related services .\ncolas in 2007 strong growth in business activity ( + 8 . 9 % ) and net profit ( + 19 . 7 % )\nstarting in the 1980s , colas\u2019 network of road companies in mainland france grew rapidly through the acquisition of various small and medium - sized regional companies as well as sacer in 1992 and screg\u2019s road subsidiaries in 1996 , thus making colas a leader in the global road industry .\nin 2008 , screg nord - picardie posted the best results and progress figures in the group\u2019s french companies \u2013 the frequency rate for car accidents went from 0 . 242 in 1997 to 0 . 059 in 2008 , i . e . , a 75 % drop .\n1922 : invention of the first bitumen emulsion designed specifically for road surfacing \u2013 called cold asphalt \u2013 that gave colas its name in 1929 .\nfor colas , sustainability is about taking decisions that recognise the interests and concerns of everyone . it ' s . . . find out more\nthe product name colas was given in 1924 , derived from the terms ' cold ' and ' asphalt ' . [ 2 ] [ 3 ]\ncolas is an ambitious , award - winning business , delivering sustainable solutions for the design , building and maintenance of . . . find out more\nalongside these developments , colas pursued the vertical integration of its businesses by acquiring a great number of quarries and gravel pits in the regions where it operates .\ncolas said the acquisition would boost its existing railway business , seco - rail , which was also likely to generate sales of over 200 million euros in 2007 .\ncolas\u2019 other services complement its core business , road construction . they include waterproofing , railways , sales of refined products , road safety and signaling , and pipelines .\nthe surfacing element of the project which commences in october will require colas to manufacture up to 40 , 000 tonnes of asphalt on site including french bba materials .\nroads , colas\u2019 core business , spans the construction and maintenance of roads and motorways , airport runways , ports , industrial logistics and commercial hubs , urban roads and amenities , reserved - lane public transport ( bus lanes and tramways ) , leisure areas and environmental amenities . the roads division includes colas\u2019 civil engineering and building businesses .\nthe colas usa family of companies is always looking for entrepreneurial , talented people . if you are looking for a career with a company that values its employees and puts safety and ethics first , then colas usa is for you . take the opportunity to look inside at the many opportunities we have around the united states just waiting for you .\ncolas completes more than 80 , 000 projects a year , of very different sizes . drawing on a wide range of skills and extensive technical , legal and financial expertise , colas offers a comprehensive array of services especially suited to complex contracts ( ppps , concessions and long - term contracts ) . colas generated sales of \u20ac11 . 7 billion in 2017 , including 48 % on international markets ( 22 % in north america , 17 % in europe excluding france and 9 % in the rest of the world ) .\nsince our early beginnings in 1964 , colas canada developed a strong network of operating companies providing solutions and construction excellence in the areas of preservation , maintenance and upgrade of the canadian infrastructure network .\nduring the 1930s , the company started road construction , and became the soci\u00e9t\u00e9 chimique & routi\u00e8re de la gironde ( scrg ) in 1936 . in the next three decades , the company diversified into related business areas , including civil engineering and construction , and in 1964 was renamed soci\u00e9t\u00e9 chimique routi\u00e8re & d ' entreprise g\u00e9n\u00e9rale ( screg ) . [ 14 ] in 1979 , the screg routes et travaux publics subsidiary was spun off , and during the 1980s sacer and colas became part of the same holding group as screg . screg belgium was founded in 1989 . [ 14 ]\ncolas operates in more than 50 countries around the world through a decentralised network of 800 profit centres and 2 , 000 units producing and recycling construction materials such as aggregates , asphalt mixes and binders .\nasphalt emulsion was named colas ( col d as phalt ) , and quickly gained wide popularity , as it met the growing needs of the market in the area of maintenance and construction of roads .\ncolas also has four specialised activities : railways ( construction and maintenance of rail networks ) , waterproofing ( waterproofing membranes , the roofing and cladding of buildings ) , r oad safety and signalling ( road safety equipment , road markings and signs , etc . ) , and networks ( laying and maintenance of pipes and pipelines ) . upstream , colas produces and recycles construction materials for most of its lines of business .\ncolas is an award - winning business , delivering sustainable solutions for the uk\u2019s transport infrastructure . we invest , design , construct , maintain and operate a wide variety of projects for the public and private sector clients .\nthe\ncold asphalt\npatent was contracted to give way to the name\ncolas\nand is used for the first time in france by sge in 1924 . the process goes on to enjoy rapid development .\ncolas canada , though its vast network both at home and abroad , has access to highly experienced and skilled personnel and state - of - art know - how in nearly every field of road construction , rehabilitation and maintenance .\ncolas has been a constant innovator since its creation in 1929 . its research and development policy focuses on sustainable development in areas such as recycling , energy - saving cold techniques , eco - designed products and vehicle detection sensors . in 2015 , colas launched a major ground - breaking innovation , the wattway solar road , the world\u2019s first photovoltaic road surface suitable for all types of vehicle . the first trial applications of this technology were launched in 2016 .\nthe uk ' s transport infrastructure has a major impact on everybody\u2019s lives . it affects individuals , businesses and communities . at colas , we\u2019re always looking for people who want to be part of the future we\u2019re building for the uk .\nfor more than 70 years , the history of colas and the history of roads have followed the same path . at the beginning of the 1920s , two english chemists - hugh alan mackay and george samuel hay - discover the first bitumen emulsion .\nthe colas internet site uses cookies . by using the site , you accept that cookies will placed on your terminal ( computer , cell phone , tablet ) , according to the choices you make , which may be modifies at any time . learn more\nsoci\u00e9t\u00e9 routi\u00e8re colas was founded in france in 1929 by shell and soci\u00e9t\u00e9 g\u00e9n\u00e9rale d ' entreprises ( sge ) to operate the\ncold asphalt\nbitumen emulsion patent . the company originally specialized in the production of bitumen emulsion in addition to road works .\ncolas have been awarded a major contract to resurface the runway at jersey airport in the channel islands . the works which will involve re - profiling , resurfacing and strengthening of the runway and a number of taxiways can only be carried out at night during night time restricted possessions . colas have been appointed as part of the fitzpatrick team for the runway project and bring extensive experience having previously worked on the runway at jersey , providing the surfacing for the rapid exit taxiway built as part of the alpha taxiway project in 2000 .\nbacked by a workforce of 55 , 000 people , nearly half of whom work outside of mainland france , colas undertakes about 80 , 000 projects every year via a network of 800 construction units and 2 , 000 material production sites in some fifty countries worldwide on five continents .\nin addition to the utilisation of local aggregate resources , colas will have to overcome the logistical challenges associated with the further importation of special aggregates from france and bitumen from the uk to meet the demands of the surfacing element of the project which is scheduled for completion in december 2008 .\n. . sintra inc . . result of a 1974 merger of two long - established companies ( fabi & fils of sherbrooke and modern paving of notre - dame - du - bon - conseil , near drummondville ) . . sintra . . was the first north american company bought by colas\nasia , by participating in a joint venture to build the jakarta airport , in 1981 . this was followed in 1993 by the construction of an emulsion plant in association with tipco , a listed thai company in which colas acquired a 17 % equity stake in 2000 ( now 32 % ) ;\nfed by local demand , sge developed production facilities in france in the 1920s , and also exported the colas product to french north african possessions , poland , and romania . by the end of the 1920s , demand was such that sge sought the partnership of anglo - dutch oil company shell , and the soci\u00e9t\u00e9 routi\u00e8re colas company was founded , with two shell subsidiaries taking two thirds of the stock and sge the remaining third . despite its creation during the great depression , the company was successful . it developed new bitumen emulsion - derived products and diversified into a wide range of road construction services during the 1930s . [ 2 ]\nin the 1960s , the colas company acquired fabi & fils ( founded 1927 [ 4 ] ) and modern paving ( founded 1939 [ 4 ] ) . [ 2 ] [ 5 ] the two companies merged in 1974 , forming sintra ( derived from soci\u00e9t\u00e9 d ' investissement et de travaux ) [ 4 ] [ 6 ]\nover the years , colas has thus paved the way to a solid profile by broadening its lines of business ( via specialized activities and vertical integration ) , by steadily strengthening its foothold in local markets , and by expanding its global network . it has grown both organically and through acquisitions that have been carried out on a regular basis with highly successful integration .\nthe construction and maintenance of roads , highways , runways , ports , industrial platforms , logistics hubs , reserved - lane public transport ( tramways and bus lanes ) , recreational facilities , bike paths , motor racing circuits and environmental projects . colas also provides civil engineering services ( small and large structures ) and operates in the building sector ( construction , rehabilitation , demolition / deconstruction ) in certain regions ;\nin 2018 , colas continues to innovate with a new dynamic road - marking solution . flowell technology can be used to resolve local mobility challenges by organising the shared space of roads and city streets thanks to a system based on the dynamic control of light - emitting signalling . for example parking spaces reserved in the daytime for deliveries can be turned into car parking spaces at night . the solution can also be used to secure pedestrian crossings by enhancing their visibility and that of pedestrians with light - emitting markings . instead of just places of transit , roads becomes places for sharing .\nvegecol is the first bitumen - free plant - based binder used for surfacing .\nguys of the construction save the challenge of the coast to rivi\u00e8re - du - loup . . . . \u00bb\nchallenge antoine - manseau triathlon and duathlon joliette presented by sintra in june 4th , 2017 . . . \u00bb\nin the 1930s , it established operations in northern and western africa and the french caribbean .\nupstream activities involving the production and recycling of construction materials ( aggregates , emulsions and binders , asphalt mixes , ready - mix concrete , bitumen ) through its extensive international network of quarries , emulsion plants , asphalt plants , concrete plants and a bitumen production plant .\nstrengthening and expanding the network of permanent units around the world , mainly through external growth , to establish and develop local leader positions and benefit from geographical diversification to help share risks .\ndiscover a condensed , animated version of the information included in the annual report 2017 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nin the construction and maintenance of road , air , rail and maritime transport infrastructure , urban development projects and recreational facilities . backed by\nof roads , highways , airport runways , port , industrial and logistics infrastructure , bus and tramways , urban transport and recreational facilities , bicycle paths , and more .\n( aggregates , emulsions , binders , asphalt mixes and ready - to - use concrete ) via an extensive international network of quarries and emulsion , asphalt and concrete plants ; manufacture and sale of bitumen .\nsustainability and innovation are at the heart of everything we do . as technology and techniques evolve , our solutions do too .\nwe provide the complete service , from investment and design right through to project delivery and aftercare . at every step , we have experts with the capability and skill to turn the vision into reality . our people all share our passion to deliver excellence in everything we do .\nover the years we\u2019ve always kept our values : embrace people diversity and talent , work responsibly , encourage long - term visionary approach , develop innovative solutions , be passionate about everything that we do .\nour values are behind everything we do and everything we stand for . they describe the qualities that have made us the company we are today and will continue to help us to become the company we want to be . we have five values that describe our company and our people .\nover the years we have won many prestigious awards . these span more than just quality roads and airports \u2013 they cover all areas of our business , such as innovation people management , safety and investment .\nyour browser doesn ' t support html5 video . here is a link to the video instead .\nthe uk infrastructure of tomorrow will be driven by innovation and ability to deliver value . it needs to be sustainable , smart , and practical to build and maintain . the unlocking tomorrow offer brings together everything needed to deliver on this vision ; 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others , such as colclair \u00ae and colorasphalt \u00ae , make roads easier to read .\nto preserve the environment , in particular by saving resources and energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions , a number of products and techniques have been developed : in - place recycling with novacol \u00ae , recycold \u00ae , valorbase \u00ae ; warm mixes with 3e \u00ae , 3e + r \u00ae ( combined with recycled materials ) , ecoflex / ecolastic , ecofalt \u00ae ; plant - based mixes ( vegecol \u00ae , compogreen \u00ae , naturalith \u00ae ) .\naximum will present its latest cutting - edge innovations in road equipment : elise \u00ae , a self - propelled road marking machine , ecogyro \u00ae , a led low - energy rotating light , and captor \u00ae , an automated red light running detector .\nthe french minister of the environment , energy and the sea , ms . s\u00e9gol\u00e8ne royal , visits a 1 - kilometer wattway solar road pilot project\nproduction and sales of refined products activity in france is halted . srd ( soci\u00e9t\u00e9 de la raffinerie de dunkerque ) is offered for sale .\nrevenue at the end of september 2009 : \u20ac 8 . 7 b ( - 9 . 7 % )\nin may 1922 , chemist hugh alan mckay developed a revolutionary process of asphalt emulsion production that was basically the first usable emulsion for road construction .\nthe asphalt cold mix ltd company was established , successfully using this process for road construction . in july 1924 , the license for the process was acquired by soci\u00e9t\u00e9 g\u00e9n\u00e9rale d\u2019entreprise .\nthanks to the long tradition in the production of bitumen emulsion we are at the forefront of manufactures . . .\nduring the second world war , the company , majority - owned by a dutch firm , was treated as an enemy possession . after the war , the company recovered and became the leading road construction company in france . it expanded into french north africa , creating full subsidiary operations in algeria and morocco by 1950 . the soci\u00e9t\u00e9 parisienne raveau - cartier acquired most of shell ' s shares in the company in 1958 . [ 2 ]\nin the decades following world war ii , the company established a strong position in the french market through collaboration with the government transportation ministry . it continued to operate in former colonies in africa and elsewhere , and began to expand via native subsidiaries in other european countries . it also expanded through acquisitions in france , [ note 1 ] belgium ( arboroute ) , canada , [ note 2 ] and established a u . s . presence in vermont . [ 2 ]\nthe origins of the sacer company date back to the 19th century and the anciens etablissements brun company , formed through the merger of companies owned by ga\u00ebtan brun ( son of pierre - jean - f\u00e9lix brun [ note 5 ] ) and alphonse brun ; the newly created company took steam tractors used to transport agricultural produce and put them into road construction service in between farming seasons . the first road - rolling contract was awarded in 1874 . [ 10 ] a new automated product , bitulithe , [ note 6 ] was developed in 1911 . [ 10 ]\nin 1920 , the road - rolling entities were spun off into a separate company , soci\u00e9t\u00e9 anonyme pour la construction et l ' entretien des routes ( sacer ) . [ 9 ] [ 12 ] in the following two decades , the company expanded throughout france and into algeria and morocco . [ 13 ]\nin 1910 in blaye , near bordeaux , france , the jf humarau & cie . chemical company ( founded in 1898 by jean - ferdinand and louis humarau ) set up a tar distillation factory . in 1917 , it became the soci\u00e9t\u00e9 chimique de la gironde ( scg ) , known as\nla gironde\n. from 1924 , the company began to specialise in road construction products , producing bitumen emulsions by 1926 , and operating over ten production plants by 1928 . [ 14 ]\nacquisitions included compagnie lyonnaise des goudrons de bitumes , france - route , routes modernes , maison devaux and compagnie m\u00e9tropolitaine de asphaltes . [ 2 ]\npierre - jean - f\u00e9lix brun , farmer and landowner of claix , near grenoble , france , sold his land and entered business with his son ga\u00ebtan , establishing companies in road transport and road - rolling , flour , grain and feed , and farm machinery rental . in 1883 , he built a biscuit factory producing pain de guerre ( biscuits with a long shelf life ) with which the brun name would become synonymous . [ 9 ] see also ( brun ( company ) french )\nbitulithe : a tarmacadam - or asphalt concrete - like product , manufactured in situ by a portable machine . [ 11 ]\n( in french ) , vol . 1 no . 1 , p . 80 , spring 2010 \u2013 via urltoken\nblind tasting the peppers ( dr pepper , pibb xtra , dr thunder , dr . perky ) ( soda tasting # 15 )\nknowledge management platform . it allows users to manage learning and research . visit defaultlogic ' s other partner sites below :\neach year , the french trophy is awarded to the subsidiary with the best road safety performance .\nas a leading manufacturer of bituminous products we are at the forefront of surfacing developments , offering . . . find out more\nwe develop pioneering product and service solutions for our customers . our approach to innovation is backed . . . find out more\nwe continue to place the customer at the centre of everything we do as we develop . . . find out more\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken"]}
{"id": 53964, "summary": [{"text": "infinity cat recordings is an independent record label founded in 2002 and based in nashville , tennessee .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the label has released recordings from artists including jeff the brotherhood , diarrhea planet , be your own pet , ed schrader 's music beat , and daddy issues .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "in 2011 , the label was highlighted by british publication the guardian , which wrote \" forget the grand ole opry ; there are more thrilling new bands in east nashville than anywhere else on earth [ and ] so many of their records have been released on the same label , infinity cat . \"", "topic": 37}, {"text": "in 2011 , billboard magazine listed infinity cat among the 50 best indie labels in america . ", "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 ."]}
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", "topic": 16}], "title": "convatec", "paragraphs": ["convatec share price . ctec - stock quote , charts , trade history , share chat , financials . convatec ord 10p\nmorgan stanley takes holding in convatec to 5 . 1 % after transaction ( alliss )\nconvatec introduces aquacel \u00ae extra\u2122 wound dressings with hydrofiber \u00ae technology in u . s .\nthe source said convatec generated\nvery good interest\nfrom us long - only investors .\nelevate your experience of ostomy care with convatec\u2019s global medical products and technologies focu . . .\nconvatec is a world leader in markets which are large and structurally growing ,\nhe said .\nlondon ( alliance news ) - convatec group plc on monday said executive vice president of . . .\nconvatec , which was founded in 1978 , has 9 , 000 employees and operates in more than 100 countries .\nconvatec is committed to helping you achieve the best possible outcomes for your facility and the patients in your care .\n, ceo of convatec .\nwe look forward to bringing innovative healthcare technologies and treatments to the indian market . we view this as an important first step in building a strong presence in an important growth market for convatec .\nconvatec has a 4 week average price of 189 . 25p and a 12 week average price of 189 . 25p .\nlondon ( alliance news ) - convatec group plc on monday said executive vice president of operations mike sgrignari has died .\ncontact : nimisha savani of convatec , + 1 - 908 - 904 - 2522 , nimisha . savani @ convatec . com ; or punnie donohue of weber shandwick , + 1 - 212 - 445 - 8163 , pdonohue @ webershandwick . com , or harry levin of outcom , + 45 - 33 - 12 - 19 - 00 , levin @ outcom . dk , both for convatec\nbut that was long before the legal argy - bargy between convatec , a global medical products company , and smith & nephew , a specialist in \u201cadvance wound management\u201d which questioned a patent owned by convatec on a wound dressing involving silver and a salt solution .\nedical products business convatec was the ftse 100 ' s biggest faller today , after reporting a slide in half - year profits .\n- convatec , a world - leading developer of innovative medical technologies , is pleased to announce the launch of operations in india .\nconvatec has opened an office in bangalore at the world trade center , which will serve as headquarters for the company ' s indian operations . the india office will be inaugurated by the ceo of convatec , mr . ken berger , on friday , december 14 .\nthe convatec patent covered any salt solution \u201cbetween 1 per cent and 25 per cent of the total volume of treatment\u201d . however , smith and nephew devised a competing product that used 0 . 77 per cent concentration , bypassing , or so it believed , the convatec patent .\nconvatec is spending $ 321 million on 180 medical , an oklahoma city maker of sterile - use catheters and urologic and disposable medical supplies .\nthe combined company will be known as convatec and will be led by current convatec ceo , david johnson . convatec will have four business divisions : ostomy care , wound therapeutics , continence & critical care , and infusion devices . infusion devices will continue to operate separately . as required by the european competition commission , the integration will not include the unomedical wound care division , which will be divested within the next several months .\navista and nordic capital bought convatec from us pharmaceuticals giant bristol - myers squibb in 2008 for $ 4 . 1bn ( \u00a33 . 18bn ) .\ndavid cox , analyst at panmure , commented that production issues in convatec\u2019s wound care business and higher than expected operating costs had held back earnings .\nhow much do convatec employees make ? glassdoor has salaries , wages , tips , bonuses , and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates .\nconvatec group plc on monday said executive vice president of operations mike sgrignari has died . sgrignari joined the group in 2015 . his . . .\npaul moraviec , chief executive of convatec , said he was pleased by the investor interest and that the company would push ahead with ambitious growth plans .\nconvatec focuses on four areas : ostomy care , wound therapeutics , infusion devices , and continence and critical care . the 180 medical buy is likely to boost the company ' s urological business , and the successful bid comes after convatec was thwarted in its attempts to buy wound - care specialist kinetic concepts last year .\nmr schulkes , who was most recently cfo of private german industrial products business wittur group , will take over the role at convatec at the end of october .\nwe are excited to begin our operations in india . with a fast - moving economy , india is on the cusp of exciting times , and convatec is committed to growth and a long - term presence in the country ,\nsaid ken berger , ceo of convatec .\nwe look forward to bringing innovative healthcare technologies and treatments to the indian market . we view this as an important first step in building a strong presence in an important growth market for convatec .\nface the challenge of providing advanced treatments for increasing incidences of lifestyle and chronic diseases .\nconvatec is committed to meeting the needs of healthcare professionals and patients in\nindia is making rapid strides towards world - class healthcare , and convatec is uniquely positioned to address these growing needs ,\nsaid anand shirur , managing director for convatec in india .\nwe are bringing affordable , high - tech solutions to hospitals and wound clinics , enabling easy access and benefits from the latest medical technologies .\nconvatec \u2013 a manufacturer of specialist wound dressings , ostomy bags and catheters \u2013 was london\u2019s largest initial public offering ( ipo ) last year , valued at \u00a34 . 4bn .\nconvatec said it had decided to move the cfo role from dublin to london and as a result mr clerkin had decided to leave the company rather than relocate his family .\nat the world trade center , which will serve as headquarters for the company ' s indian operations . the india office will be inaugurated by the ceo of convatec , mr .\nreading - based convatec will raise \u00a31 . 47bn from the offer after the shares were priced at 225p a piece . most of the windfall will be used to pay down debt .\nconvatec has also secured board positions for other heavy hitters in the corporate world , including former national grid boss steve holliday and rick anderson , who was once group chairman of johnson & johnson .\nritish wound dressings maker convatec has set the price of its ipo , valuing the company at more than \u00a34bn in the biggest flotation on the london stock market this year and the largest ever european healthcare listing .\nconvatec is a global medical products and technologies company focused on therapies for the management of chronic conditions , with leading market positions in advanced wound care , ostomy care , continence and critical care , and infusion devices .\ntheir lordships concluded that \u201cone\u201d includes anything greater or equal to 0 . 5 and less than 1 . 5 \u2013 much to the chagrin of smith & nephew , whose 0 . 77 now fell within the realm of convatec\u2019s patent .\nthere are currently 1 , 951 , 472 , 651 shares in issue and the average daily traded volume is 5 , 355 , 524 shares . the market capitalisation of convatec is \u00a33 , 835 , 619 , 495 . 54 .\ndaily mail / this is money : 19 october 2017 director ' s deals : convatec chairman sir christopher gent buys nearly \u00a383 , 000 worth of shares city grandee sir christopher gent spent nearly \u00a383 , 000 buying shares in convatec after it lost more than a fifth of its value in a day . in a vote of confidence in the medical products firm , the chairman bought 38 , 889 shares at 213p . that followed a 26 . 6 per cent slump in the share price on monday , after convatec slashed its sales forecasts for the year amid supply issues and disappointing revenues . gent is a former chief executive of vodafone and an ex - chairman of glaxosmithkline . read more : http : / / www . thisismon\nwe are attending wounds uk annual conference this year ! the conference takes place on 13th nov 2017 to 15th nov 2017 at harrogate international centre ( kings road , harrogate , hg1 5la , uk ) . you will have a great opportunity to meet convatec employees at the conference , learn about the products , company mission and understand why do we love being a part of convatec . do not hesitate to ask questions , learn about the recruitment process or simply feel the positive spirit of our working environment .\nthis judgment ruled that the patent covered any solution greater than or equal to 0 . 95 per cent and less than 25 . 5 per cent , which meant smith & nephew was free to flog its multi - million pound products without paying anything to convatec .\n180 medical sells products for urinary incontinence , spinal cord injuries , multiple sclerosis and other urological conditions , the company said . convatec , which is owned by nordic capital and avista capital partners , is financing the deal through its credit agreement and expects to close it in the third quarter .\nas in many countries , hospitals and clinics in india face the challenge of providing advanced treatments for increasing incidences of lifestyle and chronic diseases .\nconvatec is committed to meeting the needs of healthcare professionals and patients in india with unique products that promote healing , improve care and guard against infection ,\nadded shirur .\nmike was a hugely talented executive who made a significant and valuable contribution to the development and performance of the company . on behalf of the management and employees of convatec i wish to publicly express our condolences to mike ' s family , colleagues both past and present and friends , for their loss ,\nchief executive paul moraviec said in a statement .\nconvatec was in the late stages of a $ 6 . 5 billion buyout of kinetic concepts when the deal fell apart in september 2011 , with a source telling reuters that the company ran into\na hole in the financing that [ it ] could not fill .\nkinetic concepts was eventually sold for $ 6 . 3 billion to a group led by apax partners .\nwith complementary portfolios in acute care and home healthcare , the combined company will be a much larger driving force in the industry , with an expanded offering of products and product - related services for customers around the world . unomedical ' s strong presence in hospitals and intensive care , especially deep throughout europe , will complement convatec ' s existing strengths in community and home - based care .\nthis is a tremendous day for our customers , our employees and our business ,\nsaid david johnson , ceo , convatec .\nas two global healthcare leaders , we are uniquely positioned to build on each other ' s strengths . by joining forces , our combined company will be able to offer our customers around the world an unprecedented portfolio of comprehensive best - in - class solutions .\nskillman , n . j . , sept . 3 / prnewswire / - - convatec , a world leader in the development and marketing of innovative wound therapeutics and ostomy care products , today announced it has completed the acquisition of unomedical . unomedical is a copenhagen - based manufacturer of single - use medical devices . the combination will create a company with $ 1 . 6 billion in annual sales with a significantly expanded global footprint .\nconvatec will market and distribute a variety of innovative medical products to hospitals and other healthcare providers in india . these include advanced wound dressings for patients with acute and chronic wounds such as burns , diabetic foot ulcers , pressure ulcers , and venous leg ulcers ; and products for those with an ostomy following surgery for colorectal cancer or inflammatory bowel disease . in addition , the company will provide a wide range of hospital products , including catheters and other products used to manage incontinence and support critical care .\ngain access to global coverage from local journalists on the ground in 50 + countries working around the clock to break news , analyze , spot risks and opportunities .\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 .\njohnson continued ,\ntogether , we are poised for accelerated growth and innovation . most importantly , we share the same goal - - to improve the lives of patients and to support healthcare professionals globally .\nunomedical is a leading provider of single - use medical devices with global operations . within hospital care , unomedical is one of europe ' s leading companies and it has strong niche positions overseas . within infusion devices , unomedical is a global market leader within infusion sets used by diabetics on pump therapy . based in birkerod , denmark , unomedical has product development , manufacturing and sales offices worldwide and employs some 4 , 500 employees in 14 countries . for more information , please visit www . unomedical . com .\n\u00a9 1985 - 2018 biospace . com . all rights reserved . powered by madgex job board software\nenclose phrases in quotes . use a + to require a term in results and - to exclude terms . example : + water - europe\nthe company began as bristol - myers squibb ' s ( $ bms ) wound - care unit , but was sold to nordic and avista in 2008 for $ 4 . 1 billion .\n\u00a9 2018 questex llc . all rights reserved . 275 grove street , suite 2 - 130 newton , ma 02466\nwhat is the meaning of one ? it\u2019s a question that has occupied the minds of the greatest thinkers such as philo of alexandria , who believed that the numeral one was god\u2019s number and so the basis of all other numbers .\ntwo millennia later , in the august surroundings of the royal courts of justice in london , three judges in the court of appeal last week also deliberated on the meaning of one . they came to the conclusion that one does not necessarily mean one at all \u2013 because it can actually include anything greater than or equal to a half and less than one - and - a - half .\nin a patent dispute between two pharmaceutical giants arguing over who owns the royalty rights to a lucrative wound - dressing solution , their lordships sat in judgment over an issue that would have tested the mettle of the finest mathematical logicians ; and in the process coined a new legal definition of \u201cone\u201d .\nit may seem odd that their lordships dare question the meaning of one \u2013 it is after all the oldest number we have . some 20 , 000 years ago , someone scratched a series of notches along the fibula bone of a baboon with a piece of quartz and in the process left the earliest known record of the number one .\na previous judgment in 2013 ruled in smith & nephew\u2019s favour because of a mathematical quirk known among chemists as the \u201csignificant figures rule\u201d , which is a way of taking into account errors of measurement .\nso in this earlier judgment \u201cone\u201d meant anything greater than or equal to 0 . 95 and less than 1 . 5 , which produced an uncomfortable asymmetry that did not go unnoticed in last week\u2019s judgment . how could \u201cone\u201d include something that is 0 . 05 less but also include something that is nearly ten times this figure more \u2013 for instance 0 . 49 more than 1 ?\nto correct this , the three court of appeal judges used a mathematical approach , known as rounding . it exploits that convention of rounding up or rounding down to the nearest whole number if there are decimal places .\none of the judges , lord justice christopher clarke , admitted that it may seem daft to suggest that 0 . 5 now falls between 1 and 25 . \u201cto jump to that conclusion would , however , ignore the fact that figures , no less than words , may take their meaning from the context in which they are used , \u201d he wrote in the final judgment .\n\u201ca linguist may regard the word \u2018one\u2019 as meaning \u2018one \u2013 no more and no less\u2019 . to those skilled in the art it may , however , in context , imply a range of values extending beyond the integer , \u201d he explained .\nwe ' re currently experiencing technical difficulties . if this persists , please email our dedicated team at digitalservices @ urltoken\nmeanwhile , private equity owners nordic capital and avista capital partners have used the listing to offload part of their stakes in the business .\nit makes medical products , such as dressings to contain oozing wounds , endotracheal tubes , colostomy bags , catheters , surgical suction devices and faecal incontinence equipment .\nin the uk , it employs 1 , 000 staff and carries out all of its r & d work in north wales .\nthe company ' s products help people with long - term illnesses . it is a growing market , driven by increasing life expectancy and greater incidence of chronic health conditions .\nwe have implemented a clear growth strategy , which is now showing solid results through product innovation , new market entry and investments in direct - to - consumer engagement , in addition to which we are implementing a margin improvement programme .\nhe successful ipo comes against a challenging backdrop in capital markets , with several companies forced to cancel their listings this year because of difficulty in raising funds .\nafter the shares begin formally trading on monday , nordic capital and avista capital partners will retain a 45 . 1pc and 19 . 5pc stake in the business , respectively .\nsir christopher gent , former boss of vodafone and ex - chairman of glaxosmithkline , will become chairman of the newly listed company .\nin the year to december 2015 , the group generated annual revenues of $ 1 . 65bn , on which it made an adjusted operating profit of $ 436 . 8m .\nthe company ' s net debt is more than seven times its adjusted cash profits , or \u00a33 . 32bn . the cash injection from the ipo means this should drop to 3 . 5 times , or \u00a31 . 66bn .\na source close to the ipo dealings said that its size and good investment case helped to generate interest among institutional investors amid a difficult backdrop in the market .\nvolumes of listings have been low this year because of brexit and the us election and high volatility in the market in the first quarter on the back of selling off concerns in china , which makes pricing difficult ,\nthe person said .\nthere is no doubt people have pushed back their ipos to next year because they can ' t get the valuation they are looking for . given all the relative negativity to get a big deal done successfully is a good thing .\nit went roughly 40pc to the us and 55pc to the uk .\npeel hunt and rbc acted as lead managers on the ipo , while ubs , goldman sachs and bank of america merrill lynch were joint global co - ordinators . credit suisse , deutsche bank , jp morgan and morgan stanley were joint bookrunners .\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 .\nour products provide a range of clinical and economic benefits including infection prevention , protection of at - risk skin , improved patient outcomes and reduced total cost of care . we have 9 , 500 employees and do business in more than 110 countries .\ncookies are needed for this website to work optimally . they also help us to know a little bit about how you use our website , which improves the browsing experience . cookies on this site are used for traffic measurement and optimisation of page content only . by continuing to browse on this website , you indicate your consent to the use of cookies . you may block the use of cookies by following the\nhow to block and avoid cookies\ninstructions\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 .\nthe one - piece system that ' s gentle on the skin , while remaining secure and easy to use ! flexible and discreet , the esteem\u00ae + one - piece system is the all - in - one solution that combines the skin barrier and pouch in a single unit , allowing for a simple , secure , and comfortable experience . available wi . . .\noperation , there\u2019s a lot to come to terms with , and it can be a difficult and challenging time .\nthe information in this handbook and series is not intended to provide medical advice . you should speak with your health care professional before engaging in physical activity following ostomy surgery . in the event you experience pain or discomfort , stop the activity immediately and contact your hea . . .\nconvactec ' s shares closed down more than 7pc at \u00a32 . 89 , on news that underlying operating profits over the six months to june had fallen 7pc to $ 193 . 5m ( \u00a3146 . 3m ) , down from $ 209m the previous year .\nsales edged up marginally to $ 831 . 3m , up from $ 829m .\npaul moraviec , chief executive , said the firm had had a \u201csolid start to the year\u201d but was expecting improvements in the second half .\ne said : \u201cwe are confident for the future and delivering our full - 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", "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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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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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 . . ."]}
{"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 ."]}
{"id": 53988, "summary": [{"text": "epagogix is a uk-based company founded in 2003 that uses neural networks and analytical software to predict which movies will provide a good possibility of return on investments and which movie scripts or plots will be successful .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "it was featured in an article by malcolm gladwell in the new yorker .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "it has also been featured in super crunchers , ian ayres ' book about number analysis , in cio magazine and in kevin slavin 's ted talk . ", "topic": 30}], "title": "epagogix", "paragraphs": ["mari mets examines epagogix ' s approach in tallin ' s aripaev business newspaper .\nepagogix interviewed by dave fanning - one of ireland ' s leading broadcast journalists .\ncopyright \u00a9 2016 , epagogix ltd . | info @ urltoken | skip to top\nbbc focus on epagogix and\nthe top five automated talent spotters\n. . .\nepagogix ' s nick meaney invited to opine on ' anticipatory shipping ' in marketing magazine .\nla science du\nblockbuster\n- an overview of epagogix in montreal ' s le soleil .\nthe daily telegraph ' s tom rowley paints a colourful picture of epagogix ' s operations and influence .\nmoviearb - - a new film investment vehicle - - is using epagogix to provide key forecasting information .\nflopbusters ! britain ' s famous sun newspaper gives a uniquely succinct take on epagogix ' s value proposition .\n' this is an incredibly valuable tool ' - watch a video of malcolm gladwell describing epagogix\u2019s unique abilities .\n09 feb 2007 : q & a with nick meaney , epagogix\u2019s ceo timed to coincide with the opening of the berlin film festival , the german financial times speaks to epagogix\u2019s nick meaney about movies and methodologies , rather than the business angle you might expect . read the full article ( german - epagogix article on page 2 )\njennifer nille of brussel ' s l ' echo looks at epagogix and some of the misconceptions around its process .\nira basen of canada ' s the globe and mail notes epagogix ' s accuracy and usefulness for studios . . .\nepagogix reported on\nin business\n- bbc radio 4\u2019s industry innovations programme ( mp3 11 . 4 mb ) .\n16 nov 2006 : per il botto al botteghino c ' \u00e8 un software malandrino marco de martino provides a summary overview of epagogix\u2019s methodology for the news website urltoken . please note that the article incorrectly identifies the origins of epagogix\u2019s services and wrongly attributes the initial development of epagogix\u2019s methodology to the usa , rather than the uk . read the full article ( italian )\nrichard curran of ireland ' s rte\nthe business\ndiscusses the failings of some film ' formulas ' with epagogix .\nepagogix is a privately - held uk company , with representation in the usa . epagogix brings together expertise in risk , finance , artificial intelligence and film analysis to create innovative tools and solutions for the hard decisions that senior company directors need to make .\njeremy rifkin makes a bold assertion and contextualizes epagogix ' s role in the evolving business world in the zero marginal cost society .\nthe irish times ' karlin lillington gives a comprehensive overview of where epagogix sits in providing management information and creative assistance to studio clients .\nthe profit impact will be known only after the film is released . confidentiality agreements bar disclosure of specific films and studios working with epagogix . but richard furlin , a movie financier with moviearb , says he\u2019ll back a film only if it ' s been vetted by epagogix .\nthe noted julio sanchez christo show on latin america ' s w radio highlights epagogix ' s approach to improving the commercial prospects of films .\nmalcolm gladwell\u2019s groundbreaking analysis of the impact and implications of epagogix\u2019s approach translated into the german language by switzerland\u2019s neue zurcher zeitung , nzz online .\nboyd farrow writes in united airlines hemispheres magazine about the in - roads made into the creative industries by epagogix and other evidenced - based methodologies .\n28 mar 2014 : algoritm ennustab hollywoodis edu mari mets examines epagogix ' s approach in tallin ' s aripaev business newspaper . read the full article\nepagogix\u2019s primary focus is on the film and tv sectors . we work with major hollywood studios , and with independents . we have expertise and impeccable contacts in the field of movie fund - raising . increasingly epagogix is invited to assist companies in making critical decisions in other data - rich areas .\nluke dormehl , noted ' futurist ' writer discusses epagogix and his book the formula on steve wright ' s popular afternoon show on bbc radio 2 .\nnoted science writer tom whipple takes a light - hearted and reductive look at epagogix and other users of advanced algorithms in the economist ' s intelligent life .\nepagogix helps studios to identify , enhance and deliver on - screen success , and guides investors in the creation of winning film and television - related investments .\n04 jan 2008 : the appliance of science - a uk - centric look at epagogix screen international ' s rachel nouchi looks at epagogix from a sceptical british production perspective - while noting that the bulk of this uk company ' s business and reputation is focused on north america . read the full article ( english )\nepagogix are\nsuper crunchers\nasserts professor ian ayres in his acclaimed new book on why thinking - by - numbers is the new way to be smart .\ntakes an in - depth look at hollywood and interviews nick meaney and sean verity , members of epagogix ' s team about the potential impact of their services .\nepagogix ' s origins lie in a conviction that more attention needs to be paid to the biggest risks a studio faces : namely that large amounts of shareholder capital are invested into films that fail to make a sufficient return . epagogix forecasts the financial prospects of a film , and the studio then determines how that fits with the budget .\nin his random house - published book the formula , luke dormehl places epagogix in the context of other forward - looking sectors that make complex decisions based on quantified evidence .\nhedge fund and investment managers work with epagogix , determining highly targeted , non market - correlated risk / reward strategies for asset allocation , and developing fund - raising vehicles .\nfurlin believes recommendations from epagogix have boosted revenues of some movies he ' s financed by more than one - third . but there\u2019s resistance in hollywood to using big data .\n30 jan 2014 : expert analysis and predictive algorithims epagogix ' s nick meaney invited to opine on ' anticipatory shipping ' in marketing magazine . read the full article ( english )\n23 aug 2011 : when algorithms rule the world bbc technology reporter jane wakefield looks at the\nweapon of choice\nin negotiating consumer and business decisions - the algorithm , and highlights epagogix ' s role in helping executives make ' tough decisons ' . the article focuses mostly on the binary uses of epagogix ' s forecasts ( shall we make the movie or not ? ) , rather than on epagogix ' s ability to work with studios to enhance the box office prospects of a given script . read the full article ( english )\nthe wall street journal ' s christophor steiner on epagogix and other\npowerful new computer programs [ that ] are doing tasks once reserved for composers , writers and policy - makers\n.\nepagogix ' s approach helps management of this most critical financial risk by delivering accurate predictive analysis of the box office value of individual film scripts , and by identifying and quantifying how and where to improve their commercial value . if requested , epagogix sensitively bridges the gap between the financial and creative aspects of film production by providing quantified insights and advice to those responsible for script development .\nmarketing magazine examines attitudes and opportunities in the marketing sector around evidence - based decision - making - using epagogix as an example of how creatives and analysts work together for the benefit of all .\n02 jan 2014 : the geeks who are directing hollywood the daily telegraph ' s tom rowley paints a colourful picture of epagogix ' s operations and influence . read the full article ( english )\n02 apr 2009 : actuaries should explore alternative approaches to data mining [ such as that used by epagogix ] , advises prof ian ayers insurance urltoken reports that in a keynote address to us actuaries , ian ayres , the noted author of\nsuper crunchers\nadvised actuaries to consider non - traditional approaches to predictive analysis - citing epagogix as an example of this process . read the full article ( english )\nfeb 2014 : happy endings boyd farrow writes in united airlines hemispheres magazine about the in - roads made into the creative industries by epagogix and other evidenced - based methodologies . read the full article ( english )\nkeynote speaker at the casualty actuarial society seminar in huntingdon beach , ca , usa . nick meaney , founding ceo of epagogix ltd tells the story of how this small british company developed from a . . .\n10 aug 2013 :\nthe writer is king\nrichard curran of ireland ' s rte\nthe business\ndiscusses the failings of some film ' formulas ' with epagogix . listen to the broadcast ( english )\n31 oct 2007 : motley fool applauds super crunching business approach jack uldrich strongly recommends ian ayres ' super crunchers in the much - cited motley fool investor - advisor website , stating that epagogix and others are part of the\nrapidly maturing field of data mining [ that ] is transforming the commercial marketplace .\nuldrich opines that epagogix ' s fact - driven findings approach has the potential to\nrevolutionize hollywood\n. full review now offline\n02 aug 2011 : film financing - - a risk managed approach using epagogix to provide key forecasting information , moviearb , a private equity - style vehicle will invest in slates of 10 movies to be widely - distributed in the usa . epagogix will help to determine whether appropriate box office hurdles can be met or surpassed , and will provide quantified script suggestions to enhance the box office potential of selected projects . read the full article ( english )\nhollywood is an intensely risky business . . . there is certainly an openness to what [ epagogix ] is talking about . . .\nsays variety ' s steven gaydos in an interview with bbc radio 5 live .\npeter k\u00f6rte , the well - respected cultural editor of the frankfurter allgemeine sonntagszeiting takes an in - depth look at hollywood and interviews nick meaney and sean verity , members of epagogix\u2019s team about the potential impact of their services .\n12 apr 2014 : the formula on bbc radio 2 luke dormehl , noted ' futurist ' writer discusses epagogix and his book the formula on steve wright ' s popular afternoon show on bbc radio 2 . listen here ( english )\nstacey vanek smith of the usa ' s npr marketplace talks to epagogix ' s nick meaney , and to film financiers about the utility , efficiency and necessity of evidenced - based decision - making in hollywood movie - making and investing .\n19 nov 2006 : how hollywood ' s power elite lost the plot mark hooper , of the independent believes that the business of movie - making is undergoing a major shift , and sees that epagogix is \u2018setting hollywood a - buzz\u2019 .\nin the epagogix secret formula , it seemed , locale matters a great deal . \u201cyou know , there\u2019s a big difference between city and countryside , \u201d mr . pink said . \u201cit can have a huge effect on a movie\u2019s ability to draw\n24 dec 2006 : die 200 - millonen - dollar - formel malcolm gladwell\u2019s groundbreaking analysis of the impact and implications of epagogix\u2019s approach translated into the german language by switzerland\u2019s neue zurcher zeitung , nzz online . read the full article ( german )\n13 jul 2007 : how to make a blockbuster . . . nobody knows everything - the computers are there for what the people don ' t know epagogix ' s complex computer programmes are fed by expert industry data , and enhanced by objective outsider analysis of ' insider ' hollywood knowledge . phil hoad , the guardian ' s film expert explains the challenges hollywood faces in creating summer blockbusters , and how epagogix helps to pick and finesse winning scripts . read the full article ( english )\nmalcolm gladwell , noted author of ' blink ' and ' the tipping point ' aims his pen at epagogix . . . what if you built a machine to predict hit movies ? . . . ' it was incredible [ the accuracy of epagogix ' s forecasts ] . . . it was like someone saying to you ' we\u2019re going to show you how to count cards in vegas ' . - senior warner brothers executive quoted by malcolm gladwell in the new yorker magazine , oct 16th 2006 .\napr 2013 : how algorithms are doing a number on you noted science writer tom whipple takes a light - hearted and reductive look at epagogix and other users of advanced algorithms in the economist ' s intelligent life . read the full article ( english )\n04 jan 2013 : la formule magique \u00e0 hollywood jennifer nille of brussel ' s l ' echo looks at epagogix and some of the misconceptions around its process . link to the full article ( french ) link to hard copy ( french and english )\nis there a formula to predict oscar winners ? deutsche welle radio\u2019s matthew lawton asks epagogix\u2019s nick meaney this timely question and investigates other aspects of the ' artistic ' versus the ' commercial ' imperatives of film - making ( mp3 3 . 43 mb ) .\n27 feb 2016 : fading stars - from the economist gady epstein of the economist examines the extent to which ' stars ' can impact us and international box office - reviewing epagogix ' s objective analysis of the issue . read the full article ( english )\nnov 2009 : the ( x + y ) / z = hit factor bbc focus , the science - technology - future magazine examines technology ' s use in the creative arena . the article ' s talentspotter . exe lists epagogix as one of the top five\nautomated talent spotters\nand briefly indicates how epagogix also identifies\nturkeys\n. the column also takes a quick view of cantor fitzgerald ' s new hollywood stock exchange . read the full article ( english ) see the original article ( english )\nhis company , epagogix , occupies scruffy offices plastered with film posters in the attic of a business park in south london . we sit around a coffee table , surrounded by a dozen staff , who are silently watching films , their ears covered by headphones .\n18 aug 2012 : automotons get creative the wall street journal ' s christophor steiner on epagogix and other\npowerful new computer programs [ that ] are doing tasks once reserved for composers , writers and policy - makers\n. read the full article ( english )\nepagogix also identifies and refines the creative improvements that can be made to a script and quantifies the positive box office impact that such changes will make . the independent , a british national newspaper sets the context well . . . read the full article ( english )\n13 jun 2013 : blockbusters and bombs in this live broadcast , epagogix tells mark whittaker of the bbc world service ' s business matters how they can accurately predict which films will be box office blockbusters and which will be bombs . listen to the broadcast ( english )\na few months ago , dick copaken agreed to lift the cloud of unknowing surrounding epagogix , at least in part . he laid down three conditions : the meeting was to be in london , mr . pink and mr . brown would continue to be known only as mr . pink and mr . brown , and no mention was to be made of the team\u2019s current projects . after much discussion , an agreement was reached . epagogix would analyze the 2005 movie \u201cthe interpreter , \u201d which was directed by sydney pollack and starred sean penn and nicole kidman . \u201cthe interpreter\u201d had a complicated history , having gone through countless revisions , and there was a feeling that it could have done much better at the box office . if ever there was an ideal case study for the alleged wizardry of epagogix , this was it .\nepagogix analysts read a script and place a value on all of the plot points , everything from love scenes to car chases to quirky sidekicks .\nand they score them according to a directory , in the way a teacher might score a test ,\nsays meaney .\nmay 2013 : what marketers can learn from hollywood marketing magazine examines attitudes and opportunities in the marketing sector around evidence - based decision - making - using epagogix as an example of how creatives and analysts work together for the benefit of all . read the full article ( english )\n06 aug 2013 : hi ho ! . . . uh oh ? the bbc world service ' s world business report asks nick meaney for epagogix ' s view on the stumbles of some recent intended hollywood blockbusters . listen to the broadcast ( english ) link to site ( english )\nwe use a computer enhanced algorithm that has the data of many , many , many movies , which have been analyzed by my colleagues and broken down ,\nsays nick meaney , ceo and co - founder of epagogix , a consulting firm that works with the entertainment industry .\napr 2014 : the formula : how algorithms solve all our problems \u2026 and create more in his random house - published book the formula , luke dormehl places epagogix in the context of other forward - looking sectors that make complex decisions based on quantified evidence . publishers ' website ( english )\n08 jan 2014 : the success of films may be based on algorithms that measure aspects of the script the noted julio sanchez christo show on latin america ' s w radio highlights epagogix ' s approach to improving the commercial prospects of films . listen to the interview ( english and spanish )\nof course , the rules are never hard and fast , says epagogix\u2019s meaney . all of the elements interact with each other in a unique way in each film , which is what makes this stuff so tricky . even big explosions , the hollywood blockbuster staple , aren\u2019t always a plus .\n09 jan 2014 : hollywood\u2019s best friend at the box office just might be an algorithm the irish times ' karlin lillington gives a comprehensive overview of where epagogix sits in providing management information and creative assistance to studio clients . read the full article ( english ) read the newspaper version ( english )\njan 2014 : the internet of things noted economic and social theorist jeremy rifkin makes a bold assertion and contextualizes epagogix ' s role in the evolving business world in the zero marginal cost society , published by macmillan :\na similar software prog developed by epagogix analyses movie scripts to project box office hits for the film industry . its success in identifying winners has made algorithm assessment standard fare in the industry . in future these types of algorithms will eliminate the need to hire pricey marketing agencies to conduct focus group encounters and other marketing research activities . . .\npublishers ' website ( english )\n28 aug 2007 : risky business part ii - this time it ' s critical financial risk sorry - nothing to do with tom cruise ' s famous debut - bbc radio 5 live ' s phil williams talks to epagogix ' s nick meaney and to variety executive editor steven gaydos , who believes that the\nsingle biggest fear in hollywood is risk\n, with huge amounts of money being ' bet ' on individual projects - - which goes some way to explaining the industry ' s openness towards epagogix ' s abilities . listen to the broadcast ( english - mp3 sound file 8 . 29 mb )\n27 aug 2007 : who you gonna call ? . . . flopbusters ! in the sun newspaper , virginia wheeler succinctly states epagogix ' s value to investors and studios who want to avoid the expensive mistakes of developing films that cost more to make than they earn . read the full article ( english )\n16 oct 2006 : what if you built a machine to predict hit movies ? writing in the new yorker magazine , malcolm gladwell , the noted author of \u2018blink\u2019 and \u2018tipping point\u2019 reflects on thought - provoking meetings with epagogix ' s dick copaken , and takes an in - depth look at why different people like different kinds of film , examining hollywood ' s approach to balancing subjective creative vision with objective audience tastes and investor requirements . he examines the historic context and application of rules and systems , neural networks , and talks to epagogix\u2019s staff about their innovative methods , modelled against a specific sample movie . read the full article ( english )\n14 aug 2007 : freakonomics - attack of the super crunchers the new york times ' melissa lafsky reviews professor ian ayres ' acclaimed new book super crunchers , in which epagogix is heavily featured as one of those companies that is ahead of the curve in using data to enhance or displace intuition . . full article now offline\n25 mar 2012 : one of the great unseen drivers of our world antony funnell , the presenter of the australian broadcasting corporation ' s\nfuture tense\ntalks to some of those who use advanced algorithms to make better decisions in various sectors . his guests include epagogix ceo nick meaney . listen to the broadcast ( english )\n25 aug 2007 : la science du\nblockbuster\n. transposing risk principles to cinema marc allard , of montreal ' s le soleil talks to nick meaney and examines the risk environment in hollywood , and how epagogix applies the intense objectivity of its process and neural network to address and lessen those risks . full article now offline\nepagogix works confidentially with the senior management of major film studios , large independents and other media companies , assisting with the selection and development of scripts by identifying likely successes and probable ' turkeys ' ; helping to quantify a script / project ' s commercial success ; and advising on enhancements to the box office / audience share potential .\nnov 2007 : the mathematics of hollywood thomas bunnell , editor of luxury lifestyle magazine , boom , takes an initially sceptical look at epagogix ' s approach to helping hollywood identify the scripts where it should spend its valuable capital and talent , and comes away willing to be convinced . read the full article ( p 47 ) ( english )\nthe epagogix revise of \u201cthe interpreter\u201d starts with an upbeat silvia broome walking into the united nations , flirting with the security guard . the two men plotting the assassination later see her and chase her through the labyrinthine cor - ridors of what could only be the u . n . building . the ambiguous threats to broome\u2019s life are now explicit . at one point in the epagogix version , a villain pushes broome\u2019s vespa off one of manhattan\u2019s iconic east river bridges . she hangs on to her motorbike for dear life , as it swings precariously over the edge of the parapet . tobin keller , in a police helicopter , swoops into view : \u201cas she clings to tobin\u2019s muscular body while the two of them are hoisted\ncopaken then approached another hollywood studio . he was given nine unreleased movies to analyze . mr . pink , mr . brown , and mr . bootstraps worked only from the script\u2014without reference to the stars or the director or the marketing budget or the producer . on three of the films\u2014two of which were low - budget\u2014the epagogix estimates were way off . on the remaining\n13 mar 2013 : when number crunching met the creative industry keynote speaker at the casualty actuarial society seminar in huntingdon beach , ca , usa . nick meaney , founding ceo of epagogix ltd tells the story of how this small british company developed from a risk management background to become a noted advisor to the hollywood film industry . read the full article ( english )\nthose scores are fed into the computer algorithm , which then calculates how much the movie will make at the box office , plus or minus about 10 percent . epagogix will also recommend script changes to make a movie more marketable and profitable , like setting it in a different place . or scaling back a character\u2019s role , a recommendation that thrilled one studio executive .\nanother example : a vendor called epagogix has software that can predict the success of a movie based on attributes contained within a movie ' s script , such as where scenes are shot . as part of a test , states the sloan article , the software predicted that the 2007 film\nlucky you\nwould bomb and take in just $ 7 million in box - office receipts .\nthe film , which featured a major star ( drew barrymore ) , a well - known director and screenwriter , and a plot about a popular topic , professional poker , cost $ 50 million to make ,\nwrite davenport and harris .\nepagogix , however , was on target , as the film brought in a paltry $ 6 million .\n20 feb 2007 : is there a formula to predict oscar winners ? deutsche welle radio ' s matthew lawton asks epagogix ' s nick meaney this timely question , and investigates other aspects of the ' artistic ' versus the ' commercial ' imperatives of film - making . listen to the interview ( english - mp3 sound file 3 . 43 mb ) deutsche welle homepage : urltoken\naug 2007 :\nsuper crunchers . . . are delivering staggeringly accurate results\nsuper crunchers - why thinking - by - numbers is the new way to be smart . yale law professor and noted econometrician and commentator , ian ayres ' new book has been embraced by the\nbest and brightest\nbusiness thinkers . with a fast - moving and compelling style , ayres shows the value of evidence - based decision - making in various arenas . in the world of movies , ayres identifies and highlights the value that epagogix adds to film - makers , film financiers - - and film audiences . read epagogix references ( english ) super crunchers is published by bantam books , a division of random house inc . isbn 978 - 0 - 553 - 80540 - 6\n19 jul 2011 : urltoken ( technology , entertainment , design ) how algorithms shape our world kevin slavin - - the co - founder of gaming company area / code delivers a broad - ranging lecture for the prestigious urltoken on how algorithms are re - shaping many areas of business and everyday life - - including epagogix ' s endeavours in the movie industry . watch the video ( english )\nthat\nnobody . . . knows the least goddam [ sic ] thing about what is or isn ' t going to work at the box office .\nwhile it may be true that one person alone cannot predict hits and misses with total accuracy , epagogix ' s data - mining and deep learning algorithms have shown that they can accurately forecast how much money a movie is going to make at the box office .\nfeb 2016 : bits , data and stars - the new york times considers hollywood in the digital age michael belfiore considers the impact of silicone valley on various aspects of hollywood business - including how epagogix\nbrings the kind of data - based risk analysis to moviemaking that investors \u2014 in this case , the studios investing in movies \u2014 have long used in other industries , like banking .\nread the full article ( english )\n26 nov 2010 : the algorithm method ira basen of canada ' s the globe and mail notes epagogix ' s accuracy and usefulness for studios , despite his concern that it removes\nrisk - taking\nfrom movie making - - which is praise indeed for a risk - management tool that is designed to help studios and independent producers to avoid calamity and assists in ensuring that each film satisfies its intended audience . read the full article ( english )\n19 jul 2013 :\nshockingly accurate\n: . . . the future of hit movies ? an algorithm stacey vanek smith of the usa ' s npr marketplace talks to epagogix ' s nick meaney , and to film financiers about the utility , efficiency and necessity of evidenced - based decision - making in hollywood movie - making and investing . how to get the best out of a script and the economics of a film . listen to the broadcast ( english )\n24 may 2007 : data and technology driving new approaches to the film and music industries peter day , the bbc ' s respected business innovation broadcaster interviews epagogix ' s nick meaney for bbc radio 4 ' s in business programme . day examines how technology can and is influencing the key decisions that help to protect investments . he wonders what - if any - difference this makes to creative output . bbc radio 4 in business homepage listen to the broadcast ( english - mp3 sound file 11 . 4 mb )\nof course , in an age where no two users have to show the exact same google results for a search , we might argue that the day of\nmass appeal\nis over . companies like epagogix offer a modern spin on an old - fashioned idea : that there is such a thing as a work of art that will appeal to everyone . but algorithms , neural networks , and assorted other similar apparatus can go much further than this . in an era of digital reproducibility why not democratize art by finetuning it for each person ?\nwhen epagogix submits its final report to a movie studio ( ceo nick meaney won ' t reveal which studios he works with , although he says they ' re among the biggest ) it presents a thin dossier - - just two or three pages bound by a single staple - - culminating in two different numbers . the first of these is the projected box - office forecast for a film as written . the second , more mysterious , number is usually around 10 percent higher than the first figure , although it can sometimes be up to twice its value .\nthey had looked at \u201cthe interpreter\u201d scripts a few weeks earlier . the process typically takes them a day . they read , they graded , and then they compared notes , because mr . pink was the sort who went for \u201cyojimbo\u201d and mr . brown\u2019s favorite movie was \u201calien\u201d ( the first one ) , so they didn\u2019t always agree . mr . brown couldn\u2019t remember a single script he\u2019d read where he thought there wasn\u2019t room for improvement , and mr . pink , when asked the same question , could come up with just one : \u201clethal weapon . \u201d \u201ca friend of mine gave me the shooting script before it came out , and i remember reading it and thinking , it\u2019s all there . it was all on the page . \u201d once mr . pink and mr . brown had scored \u201cthe interpreter , \u201d they gave their analyses to mr . bootstraps , who did fifteen runs through the neural network : the original randolph script , the shooting script , and certain variants of the plot that epagogix devised . mr . bootstraps then passed his results to copaken , who wrote them up . the epagogix reports are always written by copaken , and they are models of lawyerly thoroughness . this one ran to thirty - eight pages . he had finished the final draft the night before , very late . he looked fresh as a daisy .\nup into the hovering helicopter , we sense that she is feeling more than relief . \u201d in the epagogix ending , broome stabs one of zuwanie\u2019s security men with a knife . zuwanie storms off the stage , holds a press conference , and is shot dead by a friend of broome\u2019s brother . broome cradles the dying man in her arms . he \u201cdies peacefully , \u201d with \u201ca smile on his blood - spattered face . \u201d then she gets appointed matobo\u2019s u . n . ambassador . she turns to keller . \u201c\u2018this time , \u2019 she notes with a wry smile . . . \u2018you will have to protect me . \u2019 \u201d bootstraps\u2019s verdict was that this version would result in a u . s . box - office of $ 111 million .\nthat formula , the theory goes , can then be applied to new scripts . if you were developing a $ 75 - million buddy picture for bruce willis and colin farrell , epagogix says , it can tell you , based on past experience , what that script\u2019s particular combination of narrative elements can be expected to make at the box office . if the formula says it\u2019s a $ 50 - million script , you pull the plug . \u201cwe shoot turkeys , \u201d meaney said . he had seen mr . bootstraps and the neural network in action : \u201cit can sometimes go on for hours . if you look at the computer , you see lots of flashing numbers in a gigantic grid . it\u2019s like \u2018the matrix . \u2019 there are a lot of computations . the guy is there , the whole time , looking at it . it eventually stops flashing , and it tells us what it thinks the american box - office will be . a number comes out . \u201d\nin the summer of 2003 , copaken approached josh berger , a senior executive at warner bros . in europe . meaney was opposed to the idea : in his mind , it was too early . \u201ci just screamed at dick , \u201d he said . but copaken was adamant . he had mr . bootstraps , mr . pink , and mr . brown run sixteen television pilots through the neural network , and try to predict the size of each show\u2019s eventual audience . \u201ci told josh , \u2018stick this in a drawer , and i\u2019ll come back at the end of the season and we can check to see how we did , \u2019 \u201d copaken said . in january of 2004 , copaken tabulated the results . in six cases , epagogix guessed the number of american homes that would tune in to a show to within . 06 per cent . in thirteen of the sixteen cases , its predictions were within two per cent . berger was floored . \u201cit was incredible , \u201d he recalls . \u201cit was like someone saying to you , \u2018we\u2019re going to show you how to count cards in vegas . \u2019 it had that sort of quality . \u201d\nit was clear that the whole conversation was beginning to make mr . pink uncomfortable . he didn\u2019t like \u201cthe bodyguard . \u201d even the title made him wince . he was the sort who liked \u201cyojimbo , \u201d after all . the question went around the room : what would you do with \u201cthe interpreter\u201d ? sean verity wanted to juice up the action - adventure elements and push it to the $ 150 - to $ 160 - million range . meaney wanted to do without expensive stars : he didn\u2019t think they were worth the money . copaken wanted more violence , and he also favored making keller black . but he didn\u2019t want to go all the way to \u201cthe bodyguard , \u201d either . this was a man who loved \u201cdear frankie\u201d as much as any film he\u2019d seen in recent memory , and \u201cdear frankie\u201d had a domestic box - office gross of $ 1 . 3 million . if you followed the rules of epagogix , there wouldn\u2019t be any movies like \u201cdear frankie . \u201d the neural network had one master , the market , and answered one question : how do you get to bigger box - office ? but once a movie had made you vulnerable\u2014once you couldn\u2019t even retell the damn story without getting emotional\u2014you couldn\u2019t be content with just one master anymore .\nsunny afternoon not long ago , dick copaken sat in a booth at daniel , one of those hushed , exclusive restaurants on manhattan\u2019s upper east side where the waiters glide spectrally from table to table . he was wearing a starched button - down shirt and a blue blazer . every strand of his thinning hair was in place , and he spoke calmly and slowly , his large pink charlie brown head bobbing along evenly as he did . copaken spent many years as a partner at the white - shoe washington , d . c . , firm covington & burling , and he has a lawyer\u2019s gravitas . one of his best friends calls him , admiringly , \u201crelentless . \u201d he likes to tell stories . yet he is not , strictly , a storyteller , because storytellers are people who know when to leave things out , and copaken never leaves anything out : each detail is adduced , considered , and laid on the table\u2014and then adjusted and readjusted so that the corners of the new fact are flush with the corners of the fact that preceded it . this is especially true when copaken is talking about things that he really cares about , such as questions of international law or his grandchildren or , most of all , the movies .\ndick copaken loves the movies . his friend richard light , a statistician at harvard , remembers summer vacations on cape cod with the copakens , when copaken would take his children and the light children to the movies every day . \u201cfourteen nights out of fourteen , \u201d light said . \u201cdick would say at seven o\u2019clock , \u2018hey , who\u2019s up for the movies ? \u2019 and , all by himself , he would take the six kids to the movies . the kids had the time of their lives . and dick would come back and give , with a completely straight face , a rigorous analysis of how each movie was put together , and the direction and the special effects and the animation . \u201d this is a man who has seen two or three movies a week for the past fifty years , who has filed hundreds of plots and characters and scenes away in his mind , and at daniel he was talking about a movie that touched him as much as any he\u2019d ever seen .\n\u201cnobody\u2019s heard of it , \u201d he said , and he clearly regarded this fact as a minor tragedy . \u201cit\u2019s called \u2018dear frankie . \u2019 i watched it on a virgin atlantic flight because it was the only movie they had that i hadn\u2019t already seen . i had very low expectations . but i was blown away . \u201d he began , in his lawyer - like manner , to lay out the plot . it takes place in scotland . a woman has fled an abusive relationship with her infant son and is living in a port town . the boy , now nine , is deaf , and misses the father he has never known . his mother has told him that his father is a sailor on a ship that rarely comes to shore , and has suggested that he write his father letters . these she intercepts , and replies to , writing as if she were the father . one day , the boy finds out that what he thinks is his father\u2019s ship is coming to shore . the mother has to find a man to stand in for the father . she does . the two fall in love . unexpectedly , the real father re\u00ebmerges . he\u2019s dying , and demands to see his son . the mother panics . then the little boy reveals his secret : he knew about his mother\u2019s ruse all along .\n\u201ci was in tears over this movie , \u201d copaken said . \u201cyou know , sometimes when you see a movie in the air you\u2019re in such an out - of - body mood that things get exaggerated . so when i got home i sat down and saw it another time . i was bawling again , even though i knew what was coming . \u201d copaken shook his head , and then looked away . his cheeks were flushed . his voice was suddenly thick . there he was , a buttoned - down corporate lawyer , in a hushed restaurant where there is practically a sign on the wall forbidding displays of human emotion\u2014and he was crying , a third time . \u201cthat absolutely hits me , \u201d he said , his face still turned away . \u201che knew all along what the mother was doing . \u201d he stopped to collect himself . \u201ci can\u2019t even retell the damn story without getting emotional . \u201d\nhe tried to explain why he was crying . there was the little boy , first of all . he was just about the same age as copaken\u2019s grandson jacob . so maybe that was part of it . perhaps , as well , he was reacting to the idea of an absent parent . his own parents , albert and silvia , ran a modest community - law practice in kansas city , and would shut down their office whenever copaken or his brother had any kind of school activity or performance . in the copaken world , it was an iron law that parents had to be present . he told a story about representing the marshall islands in negotiations with the u . s . government during the cold war . a missile - testing range on the island was considered to be strategically critical . the case was enormously complex\u2014involving something like fifty federal agencies and five countries\u2014and , just as the negotiations were scheduled to begin , copaken learned of a conflict : his eldest daughter was performing the lead role in a sixth - grade production of \u201cthe wiz . \u201d \u201ci made an instant decision , \u201d copaken said . he told the president of the marshall islands that his daughter had to come first . half an hour passed . \u201ci get a frantic call\nfrom the state department , very high levels : \u2018dick , i got a call from the president of the marshall islands . what\u2019s going on ? \u2019 i told him . he said , \u2018dick , are you putting in jeopardy the national security of the united states for a sixth - grade production ? \u2019 \u201d in the end , the negotiations were suspended while copaken flew home from hawaii . \u201cthe point is , \u201d copaken said , \u201cthat absence at crucial moments has been a worry to me , and maybe this movie just grabbed at that issue . \u201d\nhe stopped , seemingly dissatisfied . was that really why he\u2019d cried ? hollywood is awash in stories of bad fathers and abandoned children , and copaken doesn\u2019t cry in fancy restaurants every time he thinks of one of them . when he tried to remember the last time he cried at the movies , he was stumped . so he must have been responding to something else , too\u2014some detail , some unconscious emotional trigger in the combination of the mother and the boy and the scottish seaside town and the ship and the hired surrogate and the dying father . to say that he cried at \u201cdear frankie\u201d because of that lonely fatherless boy was as inadequate as saying that people cried at the death of princess diana because she was a beautiful princess . surely it mattered as well that she was killed in the company of her lover , a man distrusted by the royal family . wasn\u2019t this \u201cromeo and juliet\u201d ? and surely it mattered that she died in a tunnel , and that the tunnel was in paris , and that she was chased by motorbikes , and that she was blond and her lover was dark\u2014because each one of those additional narrative details has complicated emotional associations , and it is the subtle combination of all these associations that makes us laugh or choke up when we remember a certain movie , every single time , even when we\u2019re sitting in a fancy restaurant .\nof course , the optimal combination of all those elements is a mystery . that\u2019s why it\u2019s so hard to make a really memorable movie , and why we reward so richly the few people who can . but suppose you really , really loved the movies , and suppose you were a relentless type , and suppose you used all of the skills you\u2019d learned during the course of your career at the highest rungs of the law to put together an international team of story experts . do you think you could figure it out ?\nthe most famous dictum about hollywood belongs to the screenwriter william goldman . \u201cnobody knows anything , \u201d goldman wrote in \u201cadventures in the screen trade\u201d a couple of decades ago . \u201cnot one person in the entire motion picture field knows for a certainty what\u2019s going to work . every time out it\u2019s a guess . \u201d one of the highest - grossing movies in history , \u201craiders of the lost ark , \u201d was offered to every studio in hollywood , goldman writes , and every one of them turned it down except paramount : \u201cwhy did paramount say yes ? because nobody knows anything . and why did all the other studios say no ? because nobody knows anything . and why did universal , the mightiest studio of all , pass on star wars ? . . . because nobody , nobody \u2014not now , not ever\u2014knows the least goddamn thing about what is or isn\u2019t going to work at the box office . \u201d\nwhat goldman was saying was a version of something that has long been argued about art : that there is no way of getting beyond one\u2019s own impressions to arrive at some larger , objective truth . there are no rules to art , only the infinite variety of subjective experience . \u201cbeauty is no quality in things themselves , \u201d the eighteenth - century scottish philosopher david hume wrote . \u201cit exists merely in the mind which contemplates them ; and each mind perceives a different beauty . \u201d hume might as well have said that nobody knows anything .\nbut hume had a scottish counterpart , lord kames , and lord kames was equally convinced that traits like beauty , sublimity , and grandeur were indeed reducible to a rational system of rules and precepts . he devised principles of congruity , propriety , and perspicuity : an elevated subject , for instance , must be expressed in elevated language ; sound and signification should be in concordance ; a woman was most attractive when in distress ; depicted misfortunes must never occur by chance . he genuinely thought that the superiority of virgil\u2019s hexameters to horace\u2019s could be demonstrated with euclidean precision , and for every hume , it seems , there has always been a kames\u2014someone arguing that if nobody knows anything it is only because nobody\u2019s looking hard enough .\nin a small new york loft , just below union square , for example , there is a tech startup called platinum blue that consults for companies in the music business . record executives have tended to be humean : though they can tell you how they feel when they listen to a song , they don\u2019t believe anyone can know with confidence whether a song is going to be a hit , and , historically , fewer than twenty per cent of the songs picked as hits by music executives have fulfilled those expectations . platinum blue thinks it can do better . it has a proprietary computer program that uses \u201cspectral deconvolution software\u201d to measure the mathematical relationships among all of a song\u2019s structural components : melody , harmony , beat , tempo , rhythm , octave , pitch , chord progression , cadence , sonic brilliance , frequency , and so on . on the basis of that analysis , the firm believes it can predict whether a song is likely to\nbecome a hit with eighty - per - cent accuracy . platinum blue is staunchly kamesian , and , if you have a field dominated by those who say there are no rules , it is almost inevitable that someone will come along and say that there are . the head of platinum blue is a man named mike mccready , and the service he is providing for the music business is an exact model of what dick copaken would like to do for the movie business .\nmccready is in his thirties , baldish and laconic , with rectangular hipster glasses . his offices are in a large , open room , with a row of windows looking east , across the rooftops of downtown manhattan . in the middle of the room is a conference table , and one morning recently mccready sat down and opened his laptop to demonstrate the platinum blue technology . on his screen was a cluster of thousands of white dots , resembling a cloud . this was a \u201cmap\u201d of the songs his group had run through its software : each dot represented a single song , and each song was positioned in the cloud according to its particular mathematical signature . \u201cyou could have one piano sonata by beethoven at this end and another one here , \u201d mccready said , pointing at the opposite end , \u201cas long as they have completely different chord progressions and completely different melodic structures . \u201d\nif \u201ccrazy\u201d hadn\u2019t scored so high , though , the platinum blue people would have given the song\u2019s producers broad suggestions for fixing it . mccready said , \u201cwe can tell a producer , \u2018these are the elements that seem to be pushing your song into the hit cluster . these are the variables that are pulling your song away from the hit cluster . the problem seems to be in your bass line . \u2019 and the producer will make a bunch of mixes , where they do something different with the bass lines\u2014increase the decibel level , or muddy it up . then they come back to us . and we say , \u2018whatever you were doing with mix no . 3 , do a little bit more of that and you\u2019ll be back inside the hit cluster . \u2019 \u201d\nmccready stressed that his system didn\u2019t take the art out of hit - making . someone still had to figure out what to do with mix no . 3 , and it was entirely possible that whatever needed to be done to put\nright . still , for the first time you wouldn\u2019t be guessing about what needed to be done . you would know . and what you needed to know in order to fix the song was much simpler than anyone would have thought . mccready didn\u2019t care about who the artist was , or the cleverness of the lyrics . he didn\u2019t even have a way of feeding lyrics into his computer . he cared only about a song\u2019s underlying mathematical structure . \u201cif you go back to the popular melodies written by beethoven and mozart three hundred years ago , \u201d he went on , \u201cthey conform to the same mathematical patterns that we are looking at today . what sounded like a beautiful melody to them sounds like a beautiful melody to us . what has changed is simply that we have come up with new styles and new instruments . our brains are wired in a way\u2014we assume\u2014that keeps us coming back , again and again , to the same answers , the same pleasure centers . \u201d he had sales data and top 30 lists and deconvolution software , and it seemed to him that if you put them together you had an objective way of measuring something like beauty . \u201cwe think we\u2019ve figured out how the brain works regarding musical taste , \u201d mccready said ."]}
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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": 53996, "summary": [{"text": "crest capital is an equipment financing and leasing company , based in atlanta , georgia .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "its president as of 2011 was mark french and charlie hanavich is cart director . ", "topic": 18}], "title": "crest capital", "paragraphs": ["what does equipment financing with crest capital do for you ? crest capital ' s team answers your frequently asked questions questions here .\nsince 1989 , crest capital has been providing the funds that help businesses grow .\ncrest capital allows you to select the equipment you need from the seller you want .\nmr . guderyon is the founder & managing partner of crest capital llc . crest capital llc is a finra registered broker dealer that was formed in 2015 to address the capital market and placement service needs of niche financial service companies .\ncrest capital can give you an answer fast . the bank will make you wait weeks .\ncopyright \u00a9 1989 - , crest capital . all rights reserved . | related | terms of use\nwe have had the pleasure of doing business with crest capital several times and each time was great ! ! unlike other finance companies crest capital is honest from start to finish with nothing to hide .\ns the concept of customer service ; we found that trait in crest capital . will always recommend .\non top of equipment financing , crest capital offers vehicle and software financing , as well as vendor programs .\nbanks love extra fees and nickel and diming you . crest capital doesn\u2019t have time for that . neither do you .\ncrest capital isn\u2019t going to ask you to re - qualify for the loan annually . the bank will - just read the fine print .\nas well . quick and easy process . we highly recommend this company . thanks mike , patti , liz , sean & all at crest capital !\nfinancing for more than $ 250 , 000 requires a more extensive application process . besides your credit score and payment history , crest capital requires the following :\nif you borrow from the bank for equipment , you won\u2019t be able to borrow later if an emergency comes up . using crest capital for equipment purchases means you can still use the bank for emergencies . ( preserve bank lines for working capital )\ndo you really think rates are going down ? no , we don\u2019t either . which is why crest capital\u2019s fixed terms are better than the bank\u2019s adjustable rates .\ncrest capital is a professional practice based in johannesburg , south africa which specialises in assisting medium - sized corporations and privately held businesses with their corporate finance needs .\ncrest capital ' s flexible loan terms , no additional fees and customer service make it our best pick for best equipment financier in 2018 . however , crest requires a large amount of documentation to get a loan , compared to its competitors .\nestablished in 1989 , crest capital is a national lender specializing in providing growing businesses with no - hassle equipment financing and leasing . quickly , easily , and at great rates .\nyour accountant will tell you \u2013 crest capital\u2019s fixed term loan looks better on the balance sheet than a bank\u2019s revolving terms . oh , and the tax man agrees as well .\naccess to our vast network of businesses , providers of capital , legal and other specialist advisors .\nbesides the interest rate , the only fee crest capital charges is a $ 250 documentation fee . after agreeing to a deal , crest capital immediately collects the documentation fee and first month ' s payment . the lender then purchases the equipment the next day from the vendor of your choice . repayment is made monthly via an automatic withdraw from your bank account .\nts from the equipment dealer that crest capital was able meet with no issues and no extra costs . also financed 100 % of the soft costs . very easy to work with .\npo box 88233 \u2022 atlanta , ga 30356 \u2022 800 - 245 - 1213 \u2022 fax 888 - 391 - 6728 | copyright \u00a9 1989 - , crest capital . all rights reserved .\noffer your b2b customers more payment options through crest . it\u2019s easier than you think .\nwe were extremely impressed with crest capital ' s customer service . to test its customer support , we called the lender multiple times , posing as a business owner interested in equipment financing .\nsoftware financing : this allows clients to freely choose the software they would like , and crest capital can offer 100 percent financing . the company is section 179 friendly and boasts fast approval within hours .\nwith crest capital , you can choose between various loan structures , some of which allow you to keep the vehicle or equipment at the end of the term . these are some of the options available :\npart of crest capital ' s appeal for us was its wide array of financing terms . the company offers financing of up to $ 1 , 000 , 000 , with term lengths of 24 to 84 months . the wide range of options lets you choose the financing structure that best fits your needs . we also like that crest capital lets you choose your own loan term length that fits into your budget .\ncrest ' s loans are secured by the equipment , vehicles or software that is being financed .\ncrest capital is helping small and medium - sized businesses get equipment and software financing for over 21 years now ! see what some of our customers and vendor partners are saying ( zero complaints ) about our process .\ncrest capital provides three different small business loan options but does not work with startup financing , or bad credit financing . the website also does not really provide specific details on each of the small business lo programs .\ncrest capital has a simple online form , and applying won\u2019t place an inquiry on your personal credit . the bank will stamp your credit , require several years of tax returns , and about a hundred other financial documents .\nthere are several minimum eligibility requirements you need to meet to be considered for an equipment loan with crest capital . you must have a minimum credit score of 700 and have been in business for at least two years .\nequipment financing : crest capital clients can get the equipment they need with no - hassle financing . it has an easy , no - paperwork application , and works with progress payments , re - finances , and payoffs .\nthe bank usually only finances 80 % of the equipment , and no soft costs . crest capital will finance 100 % , and will also finance soft costs , like delivery , installation , etc . ( lower upfront costs )\nall information you submit here will be safe , secure , and confidential . your e - mail address is used only to conduct communication between you and crest capital , and is never sold or given to any third parties .\ncrest capital university offers helpful tips and information to help end - users , equipment dealers and manufacturers gain a better understanding of the equipment and software finance industry today . * * warning * * - this information is very helpful !\nonce you submit all this information , crest capital usually makes an approval decision within one business day . this is considerably faster than many of the other lenders we looked into , which take up to two weeks to approve borrowers .\nwhile the website does not explain any information on fees , a phone representative stated that the company charges a $ 275 documentation fee . crest capital charges the documentation fee up front , along with the first month ' s payment .\neach time we reached crest capital , a professional , pleasant and helpful representative immediately answered our call . just having someone take our call was a step up from some of the other lenders we contacted , which sent us straight to voicemail .\ncrest capital has a quick application process , fast approvals , a variety of financing terms and excellent customer service . it can even pair you with an equipment or vehicle vendor . here is a breakdown of why it ' s our best pick .\nthis special report quotes mark french , the president of crest capital as stating \u201cmedical equipment leasing has been steady . most of the other vertical markets have declined since 2009 , but medical equipment is one of only three areas that has held steady . \u201d\nafter much research and analysis , we recommend crest capital as our 2018 pick for the best alternative lender for equipment loans . to understand how we selected our best picks and to see a comprehensive list of alternative lenders , visit our best picks page .\ncrest provides businesses of all types with quick and easy funding options . it has reasonable loan qualifications , and can work with companies to make sure they get the funding they need . there are several different types of agreements to choose from , like 10 percent purchase option and a $ 1 purchase agreement . this wide variety of loan types separates crest capital from competitors .\nongoing access to , and interaction with , the directors of crest to ensure that you benefit from our vast experience .\nthe bank will want you to keep a healthy balance in the bank , and pokes their nose into your debt to equity ratio and other numbers . crest capital doesn\u2019t \u2013 we finance the equipment , without the mumbo jumbo . ( no financial statement covenants )\nbecause crest capital is not a big bank , its small business loans are more flexible and affordable . customers do not have to worry about hidden fees . the company offers 100 percent financing from $ 5 , 000 to $ 500 , 000 , fixed rates , and terms from 24 to 72 months . all costs can be financed , from delivery to installation . the company does not require collateral and boasts lower upfront fees than big banks . conveniently , people do not have to re - qualify with crest capital every year .\nat crest capital , we like to envision a world where any growing business can get the credit they need . not only that , but we think applying for credit should be simple and straightforward . our vision , from day one to today , remains the same .\nfair market value : this offers the lowest fixed monthly payments . in addition , the payments are usually 100 percent tax deductible . at the end of the lease , you can purchase the equipment at fair market value , renew the lease or return it to crest capital .\ncrest capital also offers section 179 qualified financing , which allows tax deductions on the cost of equipment . under section 179 , small businesses can deduct up to $ 500 , 000 , with a threshold of $ 2 , 000 , 000 for total equipment purchased for the year .\nthe biggest drawbacks with crest capital are its requirements for the minimum credit score and time in business . the requirement for at least a 700 equifax score could eliminate some businesses from even being considered for financing . in addition , the company doesn ' t work with startup businesses .\nsunday , 6 : 30 pm , on the putting green , we caught up with mr . french , who has been on a journey to drive growth for crest capital , to discuss the lessons learned as well as key trends that will impact the future of the company .\ncrest capital is a direct lender that specializes in small and medium - sized business loans . according to the website , clients can choose equipment , vehicle , or software financing to help with their business , each option with a simple application that doesn ' t require much documentation .\n10 percent purchase option : this is a lease with a fixed monthly payment as well as a fixed purchase option . at the end of the lease , you can purchase the equipment at 10 percent of its original cost , renew the lease or return the equipment to crest capital .\nthe bank will require cross collateral , meaning your home , your boat , and your kid\u2019s college accounts all get tied up with your loan . crest capital leaves your life ( and your kids ) alone . no blanket liens , no compensating balances , no loaning you your own money !\nhands down it ' s our people . . . one of our corporate mantras is : ' no one waits for crest . '\nwhat makes crest capital successful ? hands down , it ' s our people . we actually care about delivering exceptional results and exceeding the expectations of our business partners and customers . we ' ll anticipate , do the extras , and work hard so you don ' t have to . and we ' ll work late so it all gets done without delay . one of our corporate mantras is\nno one waits for crest\n.\nthe company ' s website does not , however , explain location eligibility or interest rates , and crest capital charges a $ 275 documentation fee . it is important to note that the company does not offer bad credit financing or startup business financing . when exploring small business loan services , we recommend going with a more transparent company .\ncrest capital is an accredited member of the better business bureau with an a + rating . it also scored a 5 out of 5 stars on more than 60 customer reviews . as of june 2018 , there had not been one consumer complaint filed against it with the bbb in the past three years . many of the other lenders we examined had at least some complaints filed against them . crest was one of the only lenders we found that had positive reviews and not one complaint .\ninstead of trying to get information about our business and the equipment we wanted , crest capital representatives allowed us to ask all our questions first . some of the other lenders we spoke to brushed aside our questions and immediately started gathering the information they wanted , like how much the equipment we wanted to finance was and the financial status of our business .\nand why the name\ncrest capital\n? you ' d be surprised how often i ' m asked that question ! and it ' s an all too simple answer . i was brushing my teeth , getting ready to head over to the attorney ' s office to file the incorporation papers when he called and asked me what i wanted to name the company\u2026 and that ' s it . no meetings , no focus groups , no anything\u2026 if he called ten minutes later , it might have been named\ncoffee capital\nor something like that .\nat crest capital , our strength is providing small and medium - sized businesses with the equipment , vehicle , and software financing you need at better rates , while also eliminating hassle often encountered with typical bank loans . our customers benefit by completing a simple application without the need for tax returns and financial statements , and getting a decision immediately rather than waiting weeks .\nq : do the path act capital investment incentives apply only to construction equipment ? a : no . a broad range of tangible personal property is eligible for special tax treatment under the path act .\nunlike some of the other companies we reviewed in this category , crest loans have one purpose : financing equipment , vehicles and software . depending on your business needs , crest is a good alternative financier that can help you get the funding you need . it ' s ideal for investing in new construction equipment , vehicles or business software .\nthe only drawback we found in crest ' s service was the amount of documentation needed to get a loan . this will vary widely depending on the amount you apply for . many lenders only require some limited financial data . this limitation , however , is a minor one when you consider the flexibility that crest provides on its agreements .\nwhite crest capital ' s total management fee is 0 . 75 % . this low fee significantly increases the power of compounding and growth of principal . on a $ 500 , 000 portfolio , an investor would save on average $ 5 , 000 dollars a year and $ 50 , 000 dollars over ten years compared to a typical management fee of 1 . 75 % .\nthe sale of a business is a highly complex process and in order to ensure your transaction objectives are met , the process should be entrusted to a team of highly qualified and experienced dealmakers . crest capital\u2019s directors have many years of experience in guiding business owners through the complexities of the sale of their business and , in the process , ensuring that the optimal end result is achieved .\nwhite crest does not make any representations or warranties as to the accuracy , timeliness , suitability , completeness , or relevance of any information prepared by any unaffiliated third party , whether linked to white crest\u2019s web site or incorporated herein , and takes no responsibility therefore . all such information is provided solely for convenience purposes only and all users thereof should be guided accordingly .\nthe website does not include any information on interest rates or fees . when calling the company , a phone representative stated that crest capital charges 5 . 85 percent on a $ 25 , 000 , 60 - month term loan . this is nothing special for the industry and is pretty average . the company does not explain any details on an origination fee , closing fee , or the time it takes for funding to enter one ' s bank account .\nfair market value : this option has the lowest fixed monthly payment of any of the plans . at the end of the lease you can purchase the equipment at fair market value , renew the lease or return the equipment to crest .\nq : what do the 2016 capital investment incentives ( depreciation bonus and increased sec . 179 expensing ) mean for my business ? a : by lowering your taxable income , bonus depreciation and sec . 179 can cut your 2016 tax bill , thereby freeing up cash in the near term .\nduring all our calls , the representatives we spoke to provided clear and detailed answers to each of our questions . some other lenders we spoke with gave unclear answers that left us confused about exactly how their financing worked . crest capital representatives are available via phone , email and online forms . the company ' s website features details on each of the lender ' s financing programs , a helpful faqs section and a section 179 calculator to give you an idea of how much money you could save by using those tax - deduction options .\ncrest offers a broad array of equipment , vehicle , furniture , and software lease and loan agreements at fixed rates that won ' t go up with inflation . crest also provides real quotes instantly - use our free monthly payment calculator at the top of this page to get payment quotes delivered right to your inbox . no telemarketing , no hassles , and no pressure . we ' ve flourished for nearly a quarter of a century because we simply deliver the equipment financing and equipment leasing that businesses like yours need .\nthe overall loan process may take a bit longer than some other lenders we reviewed , but the company provides larger funding amounts than some other solutions we reviewed . crest wants to ensure that your business can qualify for and pay back the loan it will issue .\ncrest capital has been providing equipment and vehicle financing since the late ' 80s . if you ' re seeking financing for $ 250 , 000 or less , you fill out and submit a simple application . this is ideal for business owners looking for quick funding . you have the option of filling out an application online or completing a paper version . the paper version can be faxed or scanned and emailed in . the application includes basic questions about you , your business and the equipment you want to finance . these are some of the specific questions included in the application :\ncrest also allows you to choose between equipment loans and leases . the difference between the two has to do with the structure of the agreement and whether or not you end up owning the vehicle at the end of the term . there are several different types of agreements :\nshould you decide to pay the full amount of the loan upfront , there are no pre - payment penalties . you may qualify for a discount on the remaining interest . all these different plans and agreement structures makes crest one of the most flexible alternative lenders of any company we reviewed .\ncrest requires more special documentation than any company we reviewed . for loans over $ 250 , 000 , the company wants to look at financial statements , tax returns , a list of loans and leases , a written overview of your business and a description of how you ' re going to use the equipment .\n10 percent purchase : this agreement involves a fixed monthly fee and a purchase option at the end of the term for 10 percent of the equipment ' s original cost . if you don ' t want to purchase the equipment for 10 percent , you can renew the lease or return the equipment to crest . there ' s also an option to upgrade equipment .\nthese may seem like strict qualifications , but it shows that crest is a reputable company looking to provide loans to businesses that meet its requirements . by providing this information , you can partner with a company that has some of the most flexible loan agreement terms and plans of any company we reviewed . the level of documentation you need to provide will vary based on the loan size .\nbecause crest is an equipment financier , the terms and rates will vary widely with your specific loan situation . the first thing to keep in mind is that pricing and terms change when you borrow more than $ 250 , 000 . this amount is set as a benchmark to separate quick loans from larger , more complex loans . for example , you only have to submit a simple online application to get financing less than $ 250 , 000 .\nwhen we called and interacted with crest sales agents , they provided us with all the information we needed . the representatives were friendly and concise . they let us ask all the questions we needed and didn ' t push us to provide business information or sign up for their service . at the end of the call , the representative followed up with us with a company brochure via email . this level of attention was nearly unmatched by competitors .\non dec . 18 , 2015 , president obama signed the protecting americans from tax hikes ( or path ) act . among other things , the law reinstated bonus depreciation and higher sec . 179 expensing levels for 2015 and beyond . history has shown that these investment incentives have a significant and positive impact on equipment demand and business activity . the information below about the capital investment incentives in the path act is provided by associated equipment distributors ( aed ) as service to dealers , manufacturers , equipment purchasers , and the broader business community .\ncrest is a reputable company that was established almost 30 years ago . it works mainly with small businesses \u2013 companies that have between five and 75 employees \u2013 and has a good online reputation . it earned an a + with the better business bureau and earned 5 out of 5 stars . this was one of the only companies that earned this high a rating on bbb . it also has no negative reviews or complaints , and over 60 positive reviews . other review websites reflect this level of quality .\nin addition to plans with many kinds of agreement structures , there are some other plan and pricing features that crest provides . the master agreement , for example , can function as a line of credit to purchase future equipment . step - up plans allow businesses to schedule lower payments earlier on in the term agreement . establishing a seasonal plan is an option where seasonal businesses don ' t have to pay during slow months . deferred plans allow business owners to defer any payment for up to six months after the agreement is signed .\nall the financing structures can be combined with a variety of other payment options . these include step - up plans ( lower payments early in the finance term and higher payments later ) , deferred plans ( defer payment for up to six months ) and seasonal plans ( no monthly payments during seasonal businesses ' slow periods ) . the seasonal plans are especially attractive for small business owners who own businesses where they only use their equipment at certain times of the year . this kind of flexibility was nonexistent from other lenders and is another reason why crest is a great equipment financier for small businesses .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nnotice : the information on this site should not be construed as tax advice or as a promise of potential tax savings or reduced tax liability . for more information about the bonus depreciation and sec . 179 , contact your tax professional or visit the internal revenue service website .\nunder the path act , 50 percent bonus depreciation is in effect for 2015 , 2016 and 2017 . for 2018 , the depreciation bonus amount is 40 percent . for 2019 , it is 30 percent .\nhelps businesses that buy new equipment cut their tax bill by allowing them to depreciate (\nwrite off\n) more of the cost the equipment in the year it is purchased .\napplies , among other things , to purchases of tangible personal property ( including construction , mining , forestry , and agricultural equipment ) with a macrs recovery period of 20 years or less .\napplies to new equipment only (\noriginal use\nmust occur with the taxpayer claiming bonus depreciation ) .\nequipment must be purchased and placed in service in the year in which the taxpayer is claiming the bonus .\nin lieu of claiming bonus depreciation , companies may instead elect to accelerate alternative minimum tax ( amt ) credits .\nunder the path act , sec . 179 expensing levels for 2015 are $ 500 , 000 with a $ 2 million phase - out ( i . e . , taxpayers can expense $ 500 , 000 in purchases as long as total purchases don ' t exceed $ 2 million ) . for 2016 and beyond , the expensing level and phase out cap are indexed for inflation .\ncan be combined with depreciation bonus ( i . e . , expense first $ 500 , 000 of equipment purchases and take bonus depreciation on new equipment purchases between $ 500 , 000 and $ 2 million ) .\nfor the joint committee on taxation ' s detailed explanation of the path act , click here .\nfor a section - by - section summary of the path act from the house ways & means committee , click here .\nfor an example of one of the myriad industry coalition letters to congress about the depreciation bonus and sec . 179 that aed coordinated in recent years , click here .\nthe equipment must be depreciable under the modified accelerated cost recovery system ( macrs ) and have a depreciation recovery period of 20 years or less . the macrs cost recovery period for construction equipment is generally five years . for an irs chart detailing the macrs recovery periods for various types of property , click here . check with your tax professional .\nthe original use of the equipment must commence with the taxpayer claiming the depreciation bonus after dec . 31 , 2015 ( i . e . , it must be new ) .\nthe equipment must be placed in service before jan . 1 , 2017 . certain equipment with a recovery period of 10 years or more and certain transportation property can be placed in service before jan . 1 , 2018 and still qualify for the depreciation bonus . check with your tax professional .\nq : is there any downside to taking advantage of bonus depreciation ? a : the more you depreciate now , the less you ' ll be able to depreciate later . in other words , your tax bill in future years may be higher because you ' ll have less to deduct . but ask yourself this : would you rather have the tax savings in your pocket now to invest in your company or would you rather have uncle sam hold onto your money for a couple additional years ?\nq : does the equipment have to be new to qualify for bonus depreciation in 2016 ? a : yes . to be eligible , the\noriginal use\nof the equipment must commence with the taxpayer claiming the depreciation bonus after dec . 31 , 2015 .\nq : how long do i have to take advantage of the deprecation bonus in 2016 ? a : to qualify , the new equipment must be acquired and placed in service by the taxpayer claiming the depreciation bonus before jan . 1 , 2017 .\nq : do i have to use the deprecation bonus ? a : no . you may elect out of depreciation bonus ( meaning it ' s your choice whether to use it ) . additionally , in lieu of claiming bonus depreciation , companies may instead elect to accelerate alternative minimum tax ( amt ) credits .\nq : how will the depreciation bonus be phased out ? a : for 2015 , 2016 , and 2017 , the depreciation bonus amount is 50 percent , for 2018 it is 40 percent , and for 2019 it is 30 percent . the bonus depreciation law expires in 2020 .\nq : does the equipment have to be new to qualify for sec . 179 ? a : no . unlike the depreciation bonus , sec . 179 expensing can be applied to both new and used equipment .\nq : can sec . 179 and the depreciation bonus be combined ? a : yes . companies eligible for sec . 179 can also combine it with the depreciation bonus for even bigger tax savings .\nq : where can i get more information about bonus depreciation and sec . 179 ? a : irs publication 946 - how to depreciate property provides a good overview of how bonus depreciation and sec . 179 operate . keep in mind that the guidance document has not yet been updated for 2015 or 2016 , so keep the date changes from the path act in mind when you read it .\nq : where can i get more information about everything that was in the tax increase prevention act ? a : a section - by - section summary of the path act prepared by the house ways & means committee is available here .\nq : what should i do if i have other questions ? a : contact your accountant , attorney , or other tax professional in your area if you have further questions .\nplease note that the information on this site is provided by the associated equipment distributors as a public service to equipment purchasers . it should not be construed as tax advice or as a promise of potential tax savings or reduced tax liability .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhi , i thought you would be interested in this article from equipment finance advisor .\na report issued by dotmed business news , indicates that the prospects for the medical equipment and healthcare technology leasing markets are improving .\nthe report also noted that while medical equipment leasing has been stable , healthcare related software has experienced strong growth , particularly in the area of electronic medical records ( emr ) . according to mark french , \u201cevery year over the past three years , medical leasing in it has almost doubled . the tax incentive is definitely driving the market . it\u2019s a phenomenon . \u201d\nequipment advisor sits down with john martella to hear his vision for the . . .\ntwenty - five years after the founding of the national association of equipment . . .\njoe collins of orion first delivers a comparative analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of building an in - house servicing operation vs outsourcing to a third party .\ncopyright \u00a9 2011 - 2018 equipment finance advisor , inc . all rights reserved . the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used without written consent from equipment finance advisor , incorporated . equipment finance advisor : 975 mill road , suite g | bryn mawr , pa 19010 | tel 484 . 380 . 3215 | fax 484 . 636 . 2508\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 .\nrated # 1 best equipment financing & leasing in u . s . | crestcapital\u2122\n$ 5 , 000 - $ 500 , 000 | quick , easy , and 100 % secure .\nget the funds you need for business equipment , vehicles , and software . apply now , and receive a decision within hours .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ning the loan but the company took care of it once they were aware of the problem .\nthey ' ve been pretty easy to work with on a loan for used equipment that my own bank ( chase ) couldn ' t do . i can say it was the best option for my shop .\nincluded . make note we requested this loan in december 2015 and want to pay it off in april2016 .\n. \u201d to quote mike marcin . lynn danson , george messic have also not responded .\nthey were clear on things from start to finish , easy , and friendly .\nwas a good one . very upfront with pros and cons of financing used equipment .\nbest equipment finance company out there . it actually is , very good service .\ni want to discuss a particular aspect of equipment financing that many businesspeople really don ' t understand . and that ' s the difference between what i call\ni ' m not really a salesperson at heart , but whenever i talk with a small business owner , i ' m probably going to bring up equipment financing . not so much because\na holistic service offering providing guidance through the entire transaction from start to finish .\nwe look forward to partnering with you to realise the full potential of your business .\nvote for your favorite video by clicking\nthumbs up !\nenter your own video creatively featuring\nreal payments . real time . real simple . crestcapital . com\u2122\nfor a chance to win a $ 100 visa prepaid card ! contest ends dec 31 .\nproduct and service reviews are conducted independently by our editorial team , but we sometimes make money when you click on links . learn more .\na vital part of small business growth is purchasing and using vehicles and equipment . luckily , there are alternative lenders out there devoted to financing equipment . some lenders provide financing for equipment you ' ve found through a vendor , while others can pair you with a vendor as well .\neditor ' s note : trying to find a business loan that ' s right for you ? fill in the questionnaire below , and you will be contacted by our partner alternative lenders , who will help you find the right loan for you .\nthe lender also requires that you don ' t have any current delinquent payments or a history of nonpayment to creditors . the lender reviews all this information and usually makes a final determination within four hours . this is significantly faster than many other equipment financing lenders we examined . this approval process is seamless for businesses looking for funding under $ 250 , 000 .\nequipment finance agreement : this is a fixed - rate loan offering a monthly payment that does not fluctuate with treasury rates . at the end of the term , you own the equipment .\n$ 1 purchase agreement : with this lease , you have a fixed monthly payment , and you own the equipment at the end of the lease for a nominal amount , such as $ 1 .\nguaranteed purchase agreement : this provides a guaranteed purchase price for the equipment at the end of the term . you can choose a purchase price that is fixed at a certain dollar amount or pick from a range between a fixed minimum and maximum amount .\nfirst - amendment lease : this gives you a purchase option at one or more defined points during the lease , with the requirement that you renew or continue the lease if the purchase option is not exercised .\noperating lease : this meets the criteria established by the financial accounting standards board and is available for equipment with a strong after - market value . if you want to learn more about equipment leasing , we encourage you to check out our equipment leasing buyer ' s guide .\nsince there many types of financing structures , it ' s impossible to say what your interest rate would be . those rates are determined not only by the structure you choose but also by the term length , credit score , your time in business and the type of equipment being financed .\nmatt d ' angelo is a b2b tech staff writer based in new york city . after graduating from james madison university with a degree in journalism , matt gained experience as a copy editor and writer for newspapers and various online publications . matt joined the purch team in 2017 and covers technology for urltoken and business news daily . follow him on twitter or email him .\nour partners not only sell more goods ; our vendor programs also increase margins , improve sales cycle times , and can even help close sales months later . supported by the industry ' s best team of professionals , our programs combine innovative finance tools with lightning fast turnaround - all at no cost to you .\nrespect a client ' s time , and get them a speedy\nsame day\napproval .\nwork effectively with all businesses who need us , from small companies requiring funds to grow to vendor partners looking to offer their own customers credit .\nlastly , be a company who clients return to again and again , and enthusiastically recommend to others .\nwe ' re pleased that these ten steps contribute to not only our success , but the success of our clients as well . we ' re proud of our track record , and invite you to join our family of satisfied customers .\nour people , our community , and our clients deserve the utmost in honesty and integrity , and they also deserve our best , every single day .\nwe employ individuals with exceptional character and potential , and we allow them to utilize their talents to the best of their ability . we encourage clear communication and demand honesty in all interactions .\nwe provide true career opportunities , recognize achievement , invest in personal growth , and reward performance . this encourages our staff to increase their skill set and take on greater responsibility . our staff is energetic , smart , and focused , allowing us to consistently outperform the competition .\nwe strive to build and sustain long - term relationships by always understanding our customer ' s needs . we also truly listen , continually introducing new products ( and developing custom financing and leasing programs ) that give our customers a true competitive advantage .\nwe ' ve been in business since 1989 , and we plan to be here for a long time to come . we ' re proactive , but we ' re also careful , focusing on sustainable long - term financial performance goals that provide a fair return on investments .\nrock solid\nis a good metaphor .\nwe hold ourselves to the highest standards of business conduct , and we ' re actively involved in our community . we donate to three local charitable organizations , and we volunteer our time as well . we feel it all begins at a grassroots level \u2013 if we better our local community , our ( better ) community then makes for a better city , which makes for a better state , and so on . yes , it seems far - reaching to believe that cleaning an atlanta park can make the usa ( and the world ) better , but it has to start somewhere . besides , we feel there ' s no downside to being a good corporate citizen .\nthen you went to college \u2013 auburn , right ? how did that help shape your path ? yep , when i initially hit the auburn campus my career goal was to play strong safety in the nfl , but after a dose of reality i realized i needed to focus on getting a degree . i was good in math , and an advisor had originally recommended i major in engineering - but after a couple semesters i recognized that wasn ' t what i wanted to be doing the rest of my life . although deep down i wanted to major in finance , i changed my major to accounting because i knew\nall the old guys\nin the business world would give me a little respect if i passed the cpa exam . and looking back , that was a really good decision \u2013 to me , accounting was way easier ( and more fun ) than engineering ! life was good .\nhow about a career disappointment ? you know there ' s always going to be disappointments . progress on important goals and objectives often slow to a crawl and take a backseat to day - to - day business demands ; a great hire turns out to be a washout ; a new referral partnership fails to produce\u2026 all kinds of stuff . overall , i ' ve managed to keep the lows to a minimum and ride the highs to a very successful couple of decades in business .\nwhat is the best piece of business advice you ever received ? follow through . always do what you say you ' re going to do .\nfollow through . always do what you say you ' re going to do .\ndo you have a mentor or someone you looked up to ? my dad . his video production company helped many of the nation ' s largest organizations handle management issues . he was recognized with numerous national and international awards including seven telly awards , best of show at the aurora awards , and a cine golden eagle . he was easily the most effective communicator , educator , and motivator that i ' ve ever had the opportunity to be around .\ntell us something we don ' t know about you . i learned to scuba dive in the gulf of thailand at the age of eight .\nfavorite band . and movie . for one artist , i ' d say jimmy buffet . but my ipod ranges from jazz to heavy metal , and i grew up on classic rock , so that ' s my go - to on long drives . as far as movies , saving private ryan comes to mind . my dad joined the navy during wwii at age 15 and drove a landing boat in the pacific \u2013 the opening scene depicting the omaha beach assault serves as a graphic reminder of the price of freedom .\nwhat ' s on your desk right now ? the most interesting item is a feasibility study evaluating the potential of moving more of our computing infrastructure to the cloud . we moved our email and collaboration software offsite a couple years ago and it has worked well . you ' d think we ' re running a data center with all the servers and hardware we maintain , and the idea of reducing internal tech demands is appealing . that said , in our business we have to take into account legal , economic , scheduling , and other non - technological factors , so it ' s something that requires thought .\nlast question\u2026\nif i wasn ' t doing this , i would be\u2026\na play - by - play sportscaster . my wife thinks i missed my calling \u2013 she ' s always pointing out when the commentator on tv repeats what i said five seconds earlier . and it would be a great gig wouldn ' t it ? most of us enjoy talking about sports all day anyway ; why not make it a career ? !\n/ mnt / stor3 - wc2 - dfw1 / 504704 / www . crestcapital . com / web / content / application / modules / default / controllers / indexcontroller . php\naccounting has been around since the very first fiscal system emerged . as agricultural trade grew in importance , it was not long before early businesspeople began to develop and use the calculative system of accounting . the modern - day practice of accounting is certainly far more sophisticated than its ancient ancestor , but its foundation and motives have remained the same . the sole purpose of accounting is to accurately calculate and keep records of monetary exchanges .\naccounting glossary : this dictionary of accounting terms will be helpful to those who want to become knowledgeable about the language accountants speak .\nfamous accountants : this page gives a list of the 10 most famous accountants .\nhow to become an accountant : has it been your lifelong dream to become an accountant ? if so , you will benefit greatly from reading this detailed article .\nhow to become a cpa : are you a new york - based professional who wishes to become a certified public accountant ? if so , reading this article will inform you of the certification process .\ncpas vs . accountants : this article explains the difference between an accountant and a certified public accountant .\nam i an accountant or a bookkeeper ? this is a common question among recent graduates . learn the factors that differentiate the two from this in - depth article .\nsalary for accountant jobs : ever wonder how much accountants earn on a yearly basis ? if so , see this nationwide survey for the average salaries of u . s . accountants .\nas in all trades , accountants speak their own language . there is a certain terminology that accountants use every day but that most laymen do not understand . these terms include\naccounts payable ,\nwhich essentially means the bills a business has incurred that must be paid to its suppliers . another is\ncash based accounting ,\nwhich in simplest terms translates to the practice of recording cash or check exchanges between a customer or client and a business , or a business and a supplier .\ntrial balance\nis another little - known accounting term , which simply means a catalog of general ledger accounts and their totals .\nliabilities\nis a well - known accounting term , but few people know its true meaning .\nliabilities\nare simply the amounts of money that a business owes its creditors , including its payroll and accounts payable .\n, where he manages vendor finance programs for manufacturers and dealers of equipment , vehicles , and software . he ' s also an active\n\u2014check out his page if you follow financial topics and current events in the world of finance .\nassembly line : an article that discusses how important the assembly line was to the advancement of the auto industry .\nmechanization of the assembly line : a page that explains how assembly lines were used in industries other than the auto industry .\nmass production : the first section of an article on the\nroaring twenties\nthat examines the historical importance of mass production by assembly lines .\na number of industries , including the meatpacking , artillery , and auto industries , use the assembly line process . the meatpacking industry was already using assembly lines by the 1860s . workers would stand in stations and operate a pulley system to bring over each animal carcass in turn . they would cut the meat as needed , then move on to the next animal . the firearms industry started using the idea around the same time , allowing weapons to be assembled much more quickly . but those weren ' t the only industries to use assembly lines . as time went by , other smaller industries\u2014such as the clock - 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{"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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system recirculating deionizer . this system was designed to be used by contract manufacturers to clean surface mount circuit boards and tom was very involved with sales of the system .\nnew undergraduate programs in biomedical and mechanical engineering and in sustainable and renewable energy engineering are launched , as is a new master\u2019s degree program in industrial design .\nthe alliance for computing at extreme scale ( aces ) is a partnership between sandia and los alamos national laboratories . the objective of the aces architecture office is to define requirements and potential system architectures for platforms that meet future asc programmatic requirements and drivers .\nperturbations / disruptions in casos bring with them the potential for far - reaching effects due to highly - saturated interdependencies and attendant vulnerabilities to cascades in associated systems .\nthe curriculum for programs containing the modifier \u201ccommunication ( s ) \u201d or \u201ctelecommunication ( s ) \u201d in the title must include topics in communication theory and systems .\nprofessor schwartz became the dean of the schools of engineering , and changed the reporting structure so that ecn reported to an associate dean of engineering rather than the head of electrical engineering . photo source : a century of progress : the history of electrical engineering at purdue ( 1888 - 1988 ) by l . a . geddes\nthe college was housed in the mechanical engineering building ( now richards hall ) .\n1 . curriculum the curriculum must include mathematics through differential equations , a thorough grounding in chemistry and biology and a working knowledge of advanced biological sciences consistent with the program educational objectives . the curriculum must prepare graduates to apply engineering to biological systems .\nthe engineering accreditation commission of abet recognizes that its constituents may consider certain terms to have certain meanings ; however , it is necessary for the engineering accreditation commission to have consistent terminology . thus , the engineering accreditation commission will use the following definitions :\nbell - northern research limited and the natural sciences and engineering research council provide funding for an industrial research chair in computer - aided engineering within the department of electronics .\nunl ' s college of engineering and omaha ' s school of engineering and technology merged to form the university of nebraska - lincoln college of engineering & technology . the lincoln city and east campuses housed nine departments ; the omaha campus housed four departments .\nfaculty in the department of chemical engineering direct internationally recognized research efforts in many of the frontier areas of engineering science and technology . many chemical engineering students take advantage of undergraduate research opportunities that reinforce and extend what they learn in their more traditional courses .\nin june , lance c . p\u00e9rez was named dean of the college of engineering .\nargonne ' s materials engineering research facility ( merf ) is an integral part of the laboratory ' s manufacturing science and engineering program . the merf ' s capabilities include :\n2 . faculty the major professional competence of the faculty must be in engineering , and the faculty should be experienced in the management of engineering and / or technical activities .\nad and da interfaces to connect the models to artificial environments reproducing prototypes of real applications ( e . g . manufacturing plants , robots , automotive systems , etc . ) .\nduring those pre - world war ii years , enrollment continued to be small , and less than 10 degrees were granted each year . the departmental classrooms and offices were in the civil engineering building ( actually the backside of daniels hall , opposite the park shops building ) . in april 1940 , the department moved to \u201crooms 125 to 132 , 1911 dormitory\u201d where it remained until riddick engineering laboratories was completed and the department moved into riddick in 1950 .\n1 . curriculum aeronautical engineering programs must prepare graduates to have a knowledge of aerodynamics , aerospace materials , structures , propulsion , flight mechanics , and stability and control . astronautical engineering programs must prepare graduates to have a knowledge of orbital mechanics , space environment , attitude determination and control , telecommunications , space structures , and rocket propulsion . aerospace engineering programs or other engineering programs combining aeronautical engineering and astronautical engineering , must prepare graduates to have knowledge covering one of the areas \u2014 aeronautical engineering or astronautical engineering as described above \u2014 and , in addition , knowledge of some topics from the area not emphasized . programs must also prepare graduates to have design competence that includes integration of aeronautical or astronautical topics .\nthe integrated systems inc ( isi ) laboratory includes 60 copies of the isi development software for the design of real - time embedded software systems ( prism + , psos + , probe + , etc . ) . this is leading - edge software for the design and analysis of real - time embedded software . the isi lab also includes the matrix software .\nthe program must demonstrate that faculty members teaching core software engineering topics have an understanding of professional practice in software engineering and maintain currency in their areas of professional or scholarly specialization .\nthe liquitrol setup , which is a system used for researching the control of fluidic networks like traffic intersections , or production systems that behave like the ' kumar - seidmann ' network .\n1 . curriculum the program must prepare graduates to apply probability and statistical methods to naval architecture and marine engineering problems ; to have basic knowledge of fluid mechanics , dynamics , structural mechanics , materials properties , hydrostatics , and energy / propulsion systems in the context of marine vehicles and ; to have familiarity with instrumentation appropriate to naval architecture and / or marine engineering .\nelectrical engineering moved into the newly built ferguson hall , consolidating the classes from several buildings . the mechanical arts building was gutted and remodeled primarily for civil engineering and renamed stout hall .\nthe carleton university art gallery and the minto centre for advanced studies in engineering are opened .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201carchitectural\u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201ccivil\u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201cconstruction\u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201cmanagement\u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201cmechanics\u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201cgeological\u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201cindustrial\u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201cmanufacturing\u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\n2 . faculty the program must demonstrate that faculty members maintain currency in manufacturing engineering practice .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201cmining\u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201cocean\u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201csoftware\u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201csurveying\u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\ntexas instruments named carleton university as part of their elite dsp lab program . this lab includes 20 dsp development systems for 3 types of processors : ti - tms320c54x , c62xx , and c6711 .\nan ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments , which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global , economic , environmental , and societal contexts .\n( b ) one and one - half years of engineering topics , consisting of engineering sciences and engineering design appropriate to the student\u2019s field of study . the engineering sciences have their roots in mathematics and basic sciences but carry knowledge further toward creative application . these studies provide a bridge between mathematics and basic sciences on the one hand and engineering practice on the other . engineering design is the process of devising a system , component , or process to meet desired needs . it is a decision - making process ( often iterative ) , in which the basic sciences , mathematics , and the engineering sciences are applied to convert resources optimally to meet these stated needs .\n1 . curriculum the program must demonstrate that graduates can apply mathematics through differential equations , calculus - based physics , and chemistry . the four basic architectural engineering curriculum areas are building structures , building mechanical systems , building electrical systems , and construction / construction management . graduates are expected to reach the synthesis ( design ) level in one of these areas , the application level in a second area , and the comprehension level in the remaining two areas . the engineering topics required by the general criteria shall support the engineering fundamentals of each of these four areas at the specified level . graduates are expected to discuss the basic concepts of architecture in a context of architectural design and history .\n1 . curriculum the program curriculum must require students to use mathematical and computational techniques to analyze , model , and design physical systems consisting of solid and fluid components under steady state and transient conditions .\n1 . curriculum the program must prepare graduates to be proficient in mathematics through differential equations , probability and statistics , fluid mechanics , strength of materials , and thermodynamics ; design and analysis of well systems and procedures for drilling and completing wells ; characterization and evaluation of subsurface geological formations and their resources using geoscientific and engineering methods ; design and analysis of systems for producing , injecting , and handling fluids ; application of reservoir engineering principles and practices for optimizing resource development and management ; the use of project economics and resource valuation methods for design and decision making under conditions of risk and uncertainty .\nsign up for our enewsletter for updates on new products , services and news from smith engineering .\nthesis - based master of applied science degrees in engineering are approved to distinguish them from the course - based master of engineering degrees in all the joint graduate programs with the university of ottawa .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201cfire protection\u201d or similar modifiers in their title .\n2 . faculty the program must demonstrate that faculty members maintain currency in fire protection engineering practice .\nstudents must be prepared for engineering practice through a curriculum culminating in a major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporating appropriate engineering standards and multiple realistic constraints .\n1 . curriculum the structure of the curriculum must provide both breadth and depth across the range of engineering topics implied by the title of the program . the curriculum must prepare students to have knowledge of and appropriate laboratory experience in : geometrical optics , physical optics , optical materials , and optical and / or photonic devices and systems . the curriculum must prepare students to apply principles of engineering , basic sciences , mathematics ( such as multivariable calculus , differential equations , linear algebra , complex variables , and probability and statistics ) to modeling , analyzing , designing , and realizing optical and / or photonic devices and systems .\n1 . curriculum the program must prepare the students to apply advanced mathematics , science , and engineering science , including atomic and nuclear physics , and the transport and interaction of radiation with matter , to nuclear and radiological systems and processes ; to perform nuclear engineering design ; to measure nuclear and radiation processes ; to work professionally in one or more of the nuclear or radiological fields of specialization identified by the program .\nthe college of engineering celebrated its 100th anniversary with more than 3 , 080 undergraduate and graduate students .\nnew master\u2019s programs in infrastructure protection and international security , and sustainable and renewable energy engineering are launched .\nthese program criteria will apply to all engineering programs that include \u201cmechanical\u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\nsystems engineers work with business development staff members to create the conceptual design of new product offerings . this entails developing concept architectures of the system , evaluating if commercial off - the - shelf products already exist or if new products will have to be developed , and conducting cost - benefit analyses of different candidate configurations . during proposal development , systems engineers help refine the conceptual design into a solution that addresses specific customer requests .\nthe foundry , welding , wood and machine shops were in the mechanical engineering department up until 1949 , when administration of all these park shops laboratories was transferred to industrial engineering . along with the shops came ralph cope and charles madison , who jointly taught welding and foundry methods to thousands of state students . fred wheeler was also transferred to ie and served as superintendent of the shops . wheeler , who lived just opposite the nc state bell tower , after his retirement from the department , served as mayor of raleigh from 1953 - 1957 .\nfounded in 1957 , herrick labs supports world - class research in hvac and refrigeration ; noise and vibration control ; perception - based engineering ; and engines and exhaust systems . research is hosted in a $ 30 million leed - gold certified building , which itself is a living lab for human - building interaction . herrick labs also hosts international conferences in compressor engineering , refrigeration and air conditioning , and high - performance buildings .\nthe software quality engineering laboratory ( squall ) is an industry - oriented software engineering research laboratory with an overall objective to develop new methodologies and tools to develop higher quality software in a cost - effective manner .\n1 . curriculum the program must prepare graduates to apply knowledge of mathematics through differential and integral calculus , probability and statistics , general chemistry , and calculus - based physics ; to analyze and design construction processes and systems in a construction engineering specialty field , applying knowledge of methods , materials , equipment , planning , scheduling , safety , and cost analysis ; to explain basic legal and ethical concepts and the importance of professional engineering licensure in the construction industry ; to explain basic concepts of management topics such as economics , business , accounting , communications , leadership , decision and optimization methods , engineering economics , engineering management , and cost control .\nthe $ 24 million building features the latest in research laboratory design , including a bio - process manufacturing facility , the first of its kind in any american university ; a state - of - the - art computer control system for laboratories ; and next - generation distance education technology . funding came from the estate of mildred topp othmer , a\nthe nortel advanced software engineering research and teaching ( asert ) laboratory was donated to the department by nortel networks and telelogic . the total value of this donation is approximately $ 3 , 400 , 000 . it runs the telelogic tau development environment , based on the sdl formalism , to develop real - time and distributed systems .\nthe 1931 - 32 catalog lists howard burton shaw as professor of industrial engineering and director of the engineering experiment station . the year following , shaw dropped the experiment station title and devoted his energies solely to industrial engineering . a graduate of harvard university with a masters in electrical engineering , shaw served on the faculty of the university of missouri , and then back on the harvard faculty , immediately prior to coming to nc state .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201cagricultural , \u201d \u201cforest\u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\nstudents must be prepared to enter the professional practice of engineering through a curriculum culminating in a major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporating appropriate engineering standards and multiple constraints .\nlead society : american society of agricultural and biological engineers cooperating societies : american ceramic society american academy of environmental engineers and scientists , american institute of chemical engineers , american society of civil engineers , american society of mechanical engineers , biomedical engineering society , csab , institute of electrical and electronics engineers , institute of industrial engineers , minerals , metals , and materials society , these program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201cbiological , \u201d \u201cbiological systems , \u201d \u201cfood , \u201d or similar modifiers in their titles with the exception of bioengineering and biomedical engineering programs .\nthe health - engine lab at the university of florida is focused on developing rigorous methods for modeling , analysis , design and improvement of service and healthcare delivery systems , and applying the results in practice . health - engine website\nthis lab supports research in the areas of real - time and interactive networked systems , haptics , virtual reality , robotics and teleoperation with applications to telemedicine , surgical simulation and robotic / tele - surgery . specialized equipment includes :\nthe supply chain and logistics engineering center at the university of florida is an interdisciplinary center that encourages joint research and applied projects among faculty from engineering , computer science and business administration in conjunction with industry participants . scale website\nthe department of electrical , computer , software , and systems engineering\u2019s ( ecsse ) industry advisory board keeps the department\u2019s academic programs and research activities in touch with current happenings in the industries we serve . board members are technical and professional leaders in their enterprises , and we appreciate their generosity in providing feedback and timely information to the department .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201cenvironmental\u201d , \u201csanitary , \u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\nco - lead societies : spie , international society for optical engineering and institute of electrical and electronics engineers these program criteria apply to all engineering programs that include \u201coptical , \u201d \u201cphotonic , \u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\nthe curriculum must include probability and statistics , including applications appropriate to the program name ; mathematics through differential and integral calculus ; sciences ( defined as biological , chemical , or physical science ) ; and engineering topics ( including computing science ) necessary to analyze and design complex electrical and electronic devices , software , and systems containing hardware and software components .\nan annex on the top floor of the architecture building is constructed to provide additional space for the faculty of engineering .\n1 . curriculum the curriculum must include mathematics through differential equations and biological and engineering sciences consistent with the program educational objectives . the curriculum must prepare graduates to apply engineering to agriculture , aquaculture , forestry , human , or natural resources .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201cbioengineering , \u201d \u201cbiomedical , \u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201cnuclear , \u201d \u201cradiological , \u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\nthe program must have documented student outcomes . attainment of these outcomes prepares graduates to enter the professional practice of engineering .\nan ability to apply both analysis and synthesis in the engineering design process , resulting in designs that meet desired needs .\nan ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation , analyze and interpret data , and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions .\nmicro - and nanoelectronics ; micro - and nanotechnologies ; micro - and nanosystems ; electromagnetism ; electrical engineering ; photonics .\nin 1974 mr . smith and mr . rand agreed to put the two businesses together as a corporation , and became partners , taking the name smith engineering , inc . the philosophy of the company from the very beginning has been to build systems that solve specific water problems for the customer and provide the very best service possible with a dedicated group of employees .\nsince the early 1900s bell telephone laboratories , or bell labs , has been a major source of technological experimentation and change . bell labs has sponsored research far beyond the limits of its original focus , the telephone . from telephones to radar to computers , the scientists at bell labs have had a hand in the most important inventions of the 20th century . bell labs is an ieee milestone\nas a point of reference , the school of engineering ( now the college of engineering ) had been established back in 1923 and wallace riddick , the 4th president of this university , following his expressed desire to take on this role , was named dean of engineering that year and served as dean until 1937 . he also served as nc state\u2019s first football coach !\nestablishment of the joint graduate program with university of ottawa \u2013 ottawa carleton institute for research and graduate studies in electrical engineering .\nif you have trouble accessing this page because of a disability , please contact the college of engineering at webmaster @ urltoken .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201cpetroleum , \u201d \u201cnatural gas , \u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\nwe experiment with models before implementing strategies in a real system . our ambitious but realistic goals for complex adaptive systems models are that they be explanatory and that through experimentation and data collection a medium - level of confidence in their predictive capability can be developed .\nin 1962 , ralph fadum was named dean of engineering , serving in that role until 1978 . also , 1962 saw the initiation of the cooperative engineering education program ( co - op ) , with ie and fmm students actively involved from the outset .\ngeorge worked with timeshare interactive server , unix platform , vax 11 / 780 and gould mp1 computers . he worked with the gould manufacturer to manipulate source code for the operating system in order to make the early systems function at maximum efficiency in an academic environment .\n1 . curriculum the curriculum must prepare graduates to work competently in one or more of the following areas : boundary and / or land surveying , geographic and / or land information systems , photogrammetry , mapping , geodesy , remote sensing , and other related areas .\nbeginning of day classes and full time teaching . establishment of the faculty of arts and science , which included classes in engineering .\nthe master\u2019s level engineering program must have a documented and operational process for assessing , maintaining and enhancing the quality of the program .\nelectrical engineers participate in all aspects of the analysis , design , testing , and integration of complex systems . for example , sandia electrical engineers are applying advanced miniaturization packaging techniques to develop highly reliable , state - of - the - art electronic subsystems that can operate on ultralow power and withstand extreme environments . other electrical engineers are conducting research and development for advanced micro - electromechanical systems that push the technology envelope for national - security applications . still others are developing high - performing rf transmitters , receivers , and digital signal processors .\nthis free , open source visualization application is optimized for handling large data sets . it is supported by sandia , los alamos , and livermore national laboratories and a private company , kitware inc . sandia contributes extensively to the functionality and the infrastructure of this project . vtk is a popular mainstay in academic visualization courses worldwide . paraview is built upon visualization tool kit ( vtk ) to allow rapid deployment of visualization components .\nthis was a classified conference at a university , the contractors not only got to hear the conference lectures , but also visited exhibits on the devices and systems the lab had built . the lab would repeat the conference the following week for government agencies doing military work .\n4 . highland tank 2 . . . our company 5 . . . manufacturing capabilities 6 . . . saving our environment 9 . . . the steel advantage 11 . . . design & quality 12 . . . standard construction 14 . . . advanced corrosion protection 17 . . . oil / water separators 18 . . . how it works 20 . . . the corella \u00ae coalescer 25 . . . rectangular oil / water separators 28 . . . dsb separator systems 31 . . . oil / sand interceptors 34 . . . solids stormwater interceptors 36 . . . manual oil interceptors 38 . . . collection catch basins 40 . . . advanced filtration systems 42 . . . highcycle wash water recycle systems 44 . . . accessories 46 . . . highland service 47 . . . highland websites4\nby the early 1920s the research effort had grown so large\u2014over 3600 employees by 1924\u2014management decided to split it off into its own organization . this new subsidiary bell telephne laboratories inc . began operations on january 1 , 1925 . it was owned jointly by at & t and western electric , and occupied the existing research building in new york city . bell labs was on its way to becoming the world\u2019s largest industrial research laboratory .\nthe chemical engineering department was added in a wing of avery hall . nebraska hall was purchased from the elgin watch factory , adding 440 , 000 square feet . it was not until early 1971 that the engineering college moved into the west half of the building .\ns , the university of nebraska became a system of universities including unl and a municipal university in omaha . a merger with omaha ' s college of engineering and technology formed the university of nebraska - lincoln college of engineering . academic area in omaha now include :\nestablished by rocket pioneer maurice j . zucrow , zucrow labs is the largest academic propulsion lab in the world . set on 24 acres next to the purdue university airport , facilities include labs for turbomachinery ( jet engines and turbines ) ; rocket engines and other high - pressure and supersonic combustion ; propellant synthesis ; and fluid dynamics . zucrow researchers are in high demand at nasa , spacex , and other prominent industries and laboratories .\nthe colleges were reorganized by an act of the state legislature . industrial college became the college of engineering and the college of agriculture .\n\u201cchallenge fund\u201d surpasses 80 % of its goal and capital projects are initiated for additions to the minto centre for advanced studies in engineering .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering program that include \u201caerospace , \u201d \u201caeronautical , \u201d \u201castronautical , \u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201cchemical , \u201d \u201cbiochemical , \u201d \u201cbiomolecular , \u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\nthe structure of the curriculum must provide both breadth and depth across the range of engineering topics implied by the title of the program .\nthe master\u2019s level engineering program of study must require the completion of at least 30 semester hours ( or equivalent ) beyond the baccalaureate program .\nthe industrial college was established , including agriculture and the school of mechanical arts , a trade school . the first civil engineering classes were taught .\nall programs seeking accreditation from the engineering accreditation commission of abet must demonstrate that they satisfy all of the following general criteria for baccalaureate level programs .\nthe curriculum must provide both breadth and depth across the range of engineering and computer science topics implied by the title and objectives of the program .\nengineering design \u2013 engineering design is the process of devising a system , component , or process to meet desired needs , specifications , codes , and standards within constraints such as health and safety , cost , ethics , policy , sustainability , constructability , and manufacturability . it is an iterative , creative , decision - making process in which the basic sciences , mathematics , and the engineering sciences are applied to convert resources optimally into solutions .\nopening in 2005 , birck nanotechnology center houses 186 , 000 square feet of specialized laboratories , infrastructure , and office space . it has the largest academic cleanroom in the world , a 25 , 000 square foot iso class 3 - 4 - 5 nanofabrication cleanroom , contained in which is an iso class 6 pharmaceutical - grade biomolecular cleanroom that exchanges the air nine times a minute . more than 45 faculty and 200 graduate students , from numerous disciplines , conduct research at birck .\nthe peter kiewit institute for information science , technology and engineering was created in omaha . pki includes the unl college of engineering , the university of nebraska at omaha college of information science and technology , and local industry . the state - of - the - art facility opened for classes in 1999 .\nlead society : institute of electrical and electronics engineers cooperating society for computer engineering programs : csab these program criteria apply to engineering programs that include \u201celectrical\u201d , \u201celectronic ( s ) , \u201d \u201ccomputer , \u201d \u201ccommunication ( s ) , \u201d \u201ctelecommunication ( s ) , \u201d or similar modifiers in their titles .\n2 . faculty the program must demonstrate that faculty members primarily committed to the program have current knowledge of nuclear or radiological engineering by education or experience .\ndept of computer science and engineering university of california , san diego 9500 gilman drive la jolla , ca 92093 - 0404 u . s . a .\ntraditionally universities chased corporations for funding and patronage , but the military\u2019s dependence on stanford\u2019s and fred terman\u2019s judgment turned that relationship on its head . now the military was listening to terman\u2019s advice about which military contractors should get the order for to mass produce the stanford systems . the contractors were now dependent on stanford .\naddressing the critical need to explore a diverse set of architectural alternatives for future systems , this project focuses on experimental architecture test beds . these test beds aim to support path - finding explorations of alternative programming models , architecture - aware algorithms , low - energy runtime and system software , and advanced memory subsystem development .\nthe center for applied optimization at the university of florida promotes interdisciplinary applied research among faculty from engineering , mathematics , business , and other fields . cao website\nthese criteria are intended to assure quality and to foster the systematic pursuit of improvement in the quality of engineering education that satisfies the needs of constituencies in a dynamic and competitive environment . it is the responsibility of the institution seeking accreditation of an engineering program to demonstrate clearly that the program meets the following criteria .\nthe structure of the curriculum must provide both breadth and depth across the range of engineering and science topics consistent with the program educational objectives and student outcomes .\nthe curriculum requirements specify subject areas appropriate to engineering but do not prescribe specific courses . the curriculum must support attainment of the student outcomes and must include :\ndetect and avoid technologies enable unmanned aircraft systems to\nsee and be seen\nby other aircraft and by air traffic controllers on the ground . of particular challenge is detect and avoid of uncooperative aircraft , those aircraft that aren ' t equipped to announce their position either automatically or in response to interrogations from the ground .\nconstruction begins on the $ 30 million canal building , which will provide space for expansion of research and teaching activity in biomedical engineering and sustainable and renewable energy .\nenergy , which represents a major challenge for our society . this is an extensive area of research at cnrs . insis , cnrs ' s representative institute within the french national alliance for the coordination of energy research ( ancre ) , concentrates on this field , which involves a large number of its laboratories and research federations , such as the institut photovolta\u00efque d ' \u00eele - de - france ( ipvf ) , the international thermonuclear experimental reactor ( iter ) , the f\u00e9d\u00e9ration de recherche sur l ' \u00e9nergie solaire ( fedesol ) , etc .\nwe approach this high - impact problem space as engineers , devising interventions or problem solutions that influence casos to achieve specific aspirations , an activity we call casos engineering .\nenrollment grew and technologies advanced , necessitating more ( and updated ) engineering facilities . the purchase of nebraska hall in 1958 from the elgin watch factory gave the university an additional 440 , 000 square feet ; however , it was not until early 1971 that engineering moved into the west half of the building . nebraska hall houses the departments of :\nb ) includes at least one year of math and basic science ( basic science includes the biological , chemical , and physical sciences ) , as well as at least one - and - one - half years of engineering topics and a major design experience that meets the requirements of criterion 5 of the general criteria for baccalaureate level engineering programs .\nthese program criteria apply to engineering programs including \u201cmaterials , \u201d \u201cmetallurgical , \u201d \u201cceramics , \u201d \u201cglass , \u201d \u201cpolymer , \u201d \u201cbiomaterials , \u201d and similar modifiers in their titles .\nyet in 1956 two events would change everything . at the time neither appeared earthshaking or momentous . first , a bell labs researcher who had grown up in palo alto , had his own interesting world war ii career , and recently served as a military advisor on cold war weapons systems , decided to follow fred terman\u2019s advice to locate his semiconductor company near stanford .\nwith groseclose \u201con leave\u201d , and henderson \u201cresigned , \u201d program instruction in industrial engineering ceased in 1943 with the sudden death of professor shaw . subsequently the department was reactivated in 1946 - 1947 due to the efforts of professor ronald wiggins who served as acting department head . there were no graduates of industrial engineering during the five - year period 1943 - 1948 .\n1 . curriculum the curriculum must prepare graduates to have the knowledge and the skills to apply the principles of fluid and solid mechanics , dynamics , hydrostatics , probability and applied statistics , oceanography , water waves , and underwater acoustics to engineering problems and to work in groups to perform engineering design at the system level , integrating multiple technical areas and addressing design optimization .\nthe master\u2019s level engineering program faculty must have appropriate qualifications and must have and demonstrate sufficient authority to ensure the proper guidance of the program . the overall competence of the faculty may be judged by such factors as education , diversity of backgrounds , engineering experience , teaching effectiveness and experience , ability to communicate , level of scholarship , participation in professional societies , and licensure .\nbased on feedback received and the recommendation of the eac , the engineering area delegation may decide to extend the review and comment period for one additional year . likewise , due to the breadth and complexity of the proposed changes and the impact to programs demonstrating compliance with criteria , a phase - in implementation period may be recommended by the eac to the engineering area delegation .\n[ \u2026 ] the secret history of silicon valley part x : stanford crosses the rubicon \u00ab steve blank stanford had a customer development loop going on inside their own lab . the discoveries in tube and circuit research suggested new electronic intelligence and countermeasure techniques and systems ; in turn the needs of the applied lab pushed tube and circuit development . 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", "topic": 13}], "title": "severn records", "paragraphs": ["severn records is distributed in the us by city hall records and in europe by continental record services .\ntextual records : general records , 1943 - 45 . administrative records , 1943 - 45 .\ntextual records ( in anchorage ) : general records , 1945 - 47 . dispensary records , 1943 - 46 .\nnaval records collection of the office of naval records and library , rg 45 .\ntextual records : records of naval base no . 2 , 1943 - 45 .\ntextual records ( in atlanta ) : depot security records , 1959 - 62 .\ntextual records ( in chicago ) : correspondence and other records , 1924 - 43 .\nfor more information on her , visit www . ursularicks . com . for more information on severn records , visit urltoken\nin 2012 bryan lee signed on with severn records , and in 2013 released\nplay one for me ,\nwith david earl as producer , kim wilson on harp , johnny moeller on guitar , and the severn records house band .\nsevern records is a label that includes many other artists of interntaional stature , including the fabulous thunderbirds and the nighthawks .\ntextual records : general correspondence , 1943 - 44 . miscellaneous records , 1943 - 44 .\ntextual records ( in anchorage ) : records relating to port althorp , 1942 - 44 .\nannapolis - based severn bancorp , the parent of severn savings bank , did not disclose terms of the deal , which is expected to close in september .\n- with sugar ray and the bluetones seeing is believing ( severn ) 2016 . * 10 collective bma nominations - including anthony for the pinetop perkins piano award . blues for big walter ( eller soul ) with various artists . 2016 living tear to tear ( severn ) title song written by anthony geraci . 7 bma nominations . evening ( severn records ) - 5 blues music awards : blues foundation memphis , tn my life , my friends , my music ( severn records ) 2008 w . c . handy nomination hands across the table ( severn records ) knockout ( varrick / rounder records ) don\u2019t stand in my way ( rounder records ) bite the dust ( baron records ) 45 rpm ep boston blues blast ( tone cool records )\nmud morganfield is proud that his albums \u201cthey call me mud\u201d and \u201cson of the seventh son\u201d have been released on severn records .\nsevern run ' s cazador ( caz ) , screwworm detection dog , collection : screwworm eradication program records . manuscript collection 310 .\nsevern bancorp ( nasdaq : svbi ) ceo hyatt\n> alan j . hyatt\ncyber intelligence analyst - cyber intelligence . . . - severn , md | indeed\nsevern bancorp , parent company of severn savings bank , announced this week it would sell approximately 2 million shares of common stock at $ 5 . 50 per share .\ntextual records : encoded teletype dispatches , 1944 . visual signal messages , 1944 . miscellaneous records , 1944 .\na history of severn parish : anne arundel county , maryland , 1838 - 1988 .\ndates often change . check severn web sites and events links in the sections below .\n15 % of severn residents report german ancestry , and 11 % report irish . for more info on local ancestry groups , see the severn ancestry & family history guide .\n( annapolis , md ) \u2013 david earl , president of severn records , has announced the signing of new orleans - based blues guitarist / singer bryan lee and baltimore - based soul and blues singer ursula ricks to the label . both artists are recording albums at severn\u2019s new state - of - the - art studios in annapolis for release later this year . severn records is distributed in the u . s . by city hall records .\nthe latitude of severn is 39 . 136n . the longitude is - 76 . 698w .\nthe average commute time for severn workers is 28 minutes , compared with 26 minutes nationwide .\nall leaflets designed and printed by rotary printers ( stourport - on - severn ) ltd .\ncheck out lou\u2019s other titles on severn records : the memphis / el paso sessions ; keep on believing ; and ain\u2019t no more love in this house .\nthere are a number of fascinating publications about the unique history of stourport - on - severn .\ntextual records ( in atlanta ) : central subject files , 1945 - 54 . medical evaluation records , 1950 - 57 .\ncatalog record : a history of severn parish : anne arundel . . . | hathi trust digital library\ncrownsville , md . : vestry of st . stephen ' s church , severn parish ; 1989 .\n27 % of severn residents age 25 and older have a bachelor ' s or advanced college degree .\ndvd \u2013 stourport on severn \u2013 a georgian canal town a look at the town\u2019s past and present .\nwestbury - on - severn former workhouse site from the south - east , 2006 . \u00a9 peter higginbotham .\nsevern , md has a male population of 15 , 403 and a female population of 16 , 481 .\ncall 410 - 897 - 0080 or visit severn sound studio to get a quote or arrange for a visit .\nthis guide highlights the key records and available indexes , relating to passengers arriving in new south wales , 1788 - 1922 . while most of the records relate to passengers disembarking in sydney , records of arrivals in other ports are also included . records relating to departures are also listed .\ntextual records ( in boston ) : war diaries , 1943 - 45 . records relating to torpedo boat development and combat , 1942 - 45 .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your van severn ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\narden on the severn | anne arundel county | maryland | website designed by andrew w . huppert - all rights reserved\npresident and ceo alan hyatt called the sale\na positive move\nwhich will\nstrengthen\nsevern savings bank .\nsevern savings bank has $ 593 . 8 million in deposits as of mar . 31 , and operates five branches in\naerial view of westbury - on - severn workhouse site from the north - east , 1967 . courtesy of jerry green .\nwhy is it so bad ? i will give weston a listen . is it similar music ? like severn and wyvern ?\ntextual records : general correspondence , 1942 - 44 . station log , 1943 . intelligence bulletins , circular letters , and other records , 1942 - 44 .\ngeneral records of the department of the navy , 1947 - , rg 428 .\ntextual records ( in philadelphia ) : central subject files , 1941 - 54 .\ntextual records : general and miscellaneous correspondence , 1943 . station log , 1943 .\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : station logs , 1942 - 45 .\ntextual records ( in atlanta ) : central subject files , 1948 - 57 .\ntextual records ( in los angeles ) : general correspondence , 1952 - 55 .\ntextual records ( in chicago ) : central subject files , 1942 - 57 .\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : general correspondence , 1943 - 47 .\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : general correspondence , 1950 - 56 .\ntextual records : general correspondence , 1942 - 44 . station report , 1944 .\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : general correspondence , 1944 - 45 .\ntextual records ( in los angeles ) : general correspondence , 1955 - 56 .\ntextual records ( in atlanta ) : central subject files , 1942 - 45 .\ntextual records ( in atlanta ) : central subject files , 1942 - 59 .\ntextual records ( in los angeles ) : project files , 1943 - 72 .\ntextual records ( in philadelphia ) : central subject files , 1907 - 25 .\ntextual records ( in philadelphia ) : central subject files , 1918 - 48 .\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : general correspondence , 1958 - 59 .\ntextual records ( in los angeles ) : general correspondence , 1947 - 69 .\ntextual records ( in atlanta ) : central subject files , 1957 - 63 .\ntextual records ( in philadelphia ) : reports and blueprints , 1957 - 61 .\nwyss , john , papers : screwworm eradication program records . manuscript collection 338 .\nall the way back ( m . c . records ) - big jack johnson\nanne arundel county supported george w . bush in the 2004 presidential election . for more information , see our severn political report .\nat severn river , ceding eastern shore and western shore lands ( except kent island & palmer ' s island ) to english .\n3 : 30 pm \u0096 the severn records soul & blues revue featuring darrell nulisch & lou pride next was a double header , \u0093the severn records soul & blues revue\u0094 with new - england - based , texas - born soul / blues / r & b singer david nulisch and chicago blues / soul singer lou pride fronting the same band ( trumpet , saxophone , guitar , b3 / piano , bass and drums ) .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your van severn ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\ntony rose \u2013 medicine tunes ( cannery row records . crr 1824 / crr 1825 )\ngeneral records of the department of the navy , 1798 - 1947 , rg 80 .\ntextual records ( in new york ) : central subject files , 1940 - 56 .\ntextual records ( in new york ) : central subject files , 1921 - 52 .\ntextual records ( in anchorage ) : records of the commandant , 1946 - 61 , including general correspondence , 1946 - 58 ; and administrative files , 1950 - 51 . records of the commander , alaskan sea frontier , 1945 , 1947 . records of the commander , navy air bases , 1944 - 47 . records of the information office , 1942 - 46 . general files of the public works office , 1943 - 46 .\ntextual records : correspondence , 1908 - 46 . subject files , 1948 - 56 .\ntextual records ( in los angeles ) : central subject files , 1960 - 71 .\nthis web version is updated from time to time to include records processed since 1995 .\ngraham , owen hugh , papers : screwworm eradication program records . manuscript collection 213 .\nknipling , edward fred , papers : screwworm eradication program records . manuscript collection 210 .\nsouthwestern united states and mexico collection : screwworm eradication program records . manuscript collection 211 .\n\u00a91995 delmark records with al miller , willie kent , steve freund , et al .\ntextual records ( in fort worth ) : records of the commandant , consisting of general correspondence , 1917 - 33 ; and general subject files , 1925 - 59 . records of the assistant commandant for logistics , 1942 - 58 . records of the assistant chief of staff for naval reserve and training , 1945 - 57 . records of the district legal officer , 1942 - 54 . records of the district war plans office , 1940 - 50 . records of the district intelligence officer , 1942 - 45 . records of the district civil engineer , 1948 - 57 . subject files of the industrial manager , 1940 - 58 . issuances , 1951 - 55 . war diaries , 1941 - 46 .\nrecords ( in seattle ) of the facilities engineering command , northwest division , bureau of yards and docks , seattle washington , consisting of real property records , 1962 - 70 .\nthe new facility was quickly applied to several projects that were put on hold during the transition . so far , severn has completed projects for lou pride and tad robinson , and then began new releases for bryan lee , the nighthawks and the fabulous thunderbirds . many more projects are still in the planning stages , so expect to hear much more from severn records in the future .\nsecurity - classified records : this record group may include material that is security - classified .\ntextual records ( in seattle ) : general correspondence of the commander , 1951 - 58 .\ntextual records ( in seattle ) : general files of the commander , 1946 - 53 .\ntextual records ( in seattle ) : administrative files of the commander , 1950 - 51 .\nbaumhover , alfred h . , papers : screwworm eradication program records . manuscript collection 266 .\nhusman , chester n . , awards : screwworm eradication program records . manuscript collection 349 .\nfor additional information regarding the severn river yellow perch , please contact jim uphoff , project leader for the fisheries habitat and ecosystem program in md dnr .\nat the time of the 2000 census , the per capita income in severn was $ 24 , 640 , compared with $ 21 , 587 nationally .\na total of 2 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in severn between 2001 and 2003 , according to reports gathered by the national highway traffic safety administration .\nmaybe star sounds good to you because it\u2019s a change from listening to severn sound , which as you said you ' ve listened to for years . you ' ll soon pick up on how small and unprofessional star sounds and go back to severn sound again . all the star stations share a central playlist and play the same music , in the same way that severn sound and surrounding gcap stations do like wyvern , fox , gwr & red dragon !\nnote : many repositories impose a closure period of up to 100 years for records identifying individuals .\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : records of the office of the commandant , including general correspondence , 1919 - 55 , with incoming and outgoing logs , 1920 - 45 , and indexes , 1940 - 54 ; directives , 1951 - 58 ; publications , 1944 - 56 ; shore development and planning records and correspondence , 1919 - 51 ; and records of the civilian personnel program , 1936 - 45 . general correspondence of the industrial manager , 1954 - 58 . records of the legal office , consisting of subject files , 1935 - 51 ; and records of courts - martial , 1948 - 52 . records of the port director ' s office , including general correspondence , 1940 - 45 ; and formerly security - classified merchant vessel logs , 1942 - 45 . records of the public works office , including contracts and specifications , 1951 - 60 ; and real property records , 1949 - 62 . subject files of the records officer , 1942 - 47 .\ntextual records : central subject files , 1942 - 55 ( in philadelphia ) . miscellaneous correspondence with other naval districts , 1940 - 52 . records relating to naval weapons plant contracts , 1955 - 61 . records of the potomac river naval command , 1952 - 53 , 1955 - 56 .\ntextual records ( in boston ) : general correspondence (\nbase files\n) , 1956 .\ntextual records ( in atlanta ) : general correspondence , 1946 - 53 . logbook , 1946 .\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : security - classified general correspondence , 1948 - 55 .\ntextual records ( in atlanta ) : station logs , 1952 - 54 , 1957 - 59 .\ntextual records ( in atlanta ) : flight log , 1st division , 7th squadron , 1918 .\ntextual records ( in fort worth ) : subject files of the commandant , 1942 - 58 .\nrecords ( in boston ) of service squadron two , consisting of correspondence , 1966 - 68 .\n2007 the new album squeezeboxing is now in stores and reviews will be listet soon . this album is recorded in severn records studio in maryland and with guest player steve gomes on bass , robb stubka on drums and benjie porecki on hammond b3 and wurlitzer\nin september of 1970 wilson\u2019s body was found on a hillside behind bandmate bob hite\u2019s california home . an overdose of barbiturates cut his life short making him and unwitting member of the infamous 27 club . thankfully , his music lives on , not only by the band which is still touring today , but on the severn records compilation alan wilson : the blind owl ( severn cd - 0057 \u00a9 2013 ) .\n1845 \u2013 the school that would become the u . s . naval academy is established at fort severn , annapolis , with seven professors and 40 midshipmen .\ntextual records ( in atlanta ) : letters sent , 1846 - 55 . letters received , 1845 - 55 . reports relating to facility construction , 1847 - 51 . fiscal records , 1846 - 55 . records relating to the construction of the ropewalk foundation and vertical wall , 1846 - 48 .\nthanks for the welcome and i live on a hill so i wont be flooded . maybe im enjoying the music as its new to me . i still listen to severn sound at work as the only place i can get star is on the internet radio . its just a refreshing change to severn sound as it seems they have lost there personality . i agree with jasons point if hew was talking about two three years ago but at the minute severn sound do nothing .\nsevern , md has a median age of 36 . 3 with males with an average age of 35 . 4 and females with an average age of 37 .\nsevern bancorp inc . has reached a deal to acquire mid - maryland title co . inc . in a move that expands its mortgage and commercial banking services .\nif you would like further information about the society , please write or email sue bridgewater , 9 new street , stourport on severn , worcs , dy13 8ul .\n181 . 15 . 36 records of the u . s . naval home ( philadelphia , pa )\ntextual records ( in boston ) : general correspondence of the fitting out section , 1917 - 19 .\ntextual records ( in atlanta ) : central subject files , 1940 - 53 , 1956 - 57 .\ntextual records ( in los angeles ) : security - classified project test reports , 1949 - 69 .\ntextual records ( in atlanta ) : logbooks , 1953 - 56 . central subject files , 1954 . central subject files , carrier air group 13 and fighter squadron 132 , 1961 - 64 . records of fleet aircraft service squadron 9 , consisting of operational records , 1945 ; hydrographic records , 1944 ; top secret log , 1950 - 60 ; and education , training , and public information files , 1950 - 60 .\n\u201cwe are thrilled to have bryan lee as part of the severn family of artists , \u201d said david earl . \u201che is a consummate professional and has had a long recording career . the process of recording this album has opened new musical doors for bryan and severn . we look forward to working with him for a long time . \u201d\n181 . 8 . 12 records of the st . thomas naval station ( st . thomas , vi )\ntextual records ( in seattle ) : historical records , 1910 - 85 . records of the commander , including central files , 1924 - 61 ; general correspondence , 1925 - 53 ; directives case files , 1954 - 58 ; and incoming and outgoing dispatches , 1941 - 42 . primary progress reports , 1963 - 64 .\ntextual records ( in philadelphia ) : central subject files , 1949 - 51 . station logs , 1951 .\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : general correspondence , 1946 - 59 . technical experiment notebooks , 1948 - 58 . technical reports artwork , 1956 - 60 . testing project field records , 1955 - 56 .\nbaumhover , alfred h . , papers : screwworm eradication program records . special collections , national agricultural library .\nmedian rent in severn , at the time of the 2000 census , was $ 718 . monthly homeowner costs , for people with mortgages , were $ 1 , 412 .\nsevern began his career in the fight game as a greco - roman and freestyle wrestler . dan quickly became a top high school and collegiate wrestler , capturing many titles , honors , and several national and world titles . as a high school wrestler , severn was a two - time national champion and set eight national records in his career . dan was inducted into arizona state university ' s wrestling hall of fame at the end of his prestigious collegiate career .\ntextual records : letters sent , 1839 - 96 . letters received , 1840 - 99 . general correspondence , 1896 - 1919 . issuances , 1837 - 1920 . records relating to personnel , 1817 - 19 , 1848 , 1864 - 1924 . fiscal records , 1832 - 1909 . records relating to naval property , 1811 - 95 . station logs , 1830 - 48 , 1852 , 1862 , 1865 - 1905 . records of naval lodge 641 , knights of honor , 1879 - 85 . minutes of meetings of the naval temperance union , 1892 - 94 .\nthe division of vital records is open 8 : 00 am to 4 : 00 pm , mon - fri .\n181 . 15 . 37 records of the u . s . navy shore patrol headquarters ( boston , ma )\n181 . 15 . 38 records of the u . s . navy shore patrol headquarters ( newport , ri )\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : general correspondence of the office of the commander , 1941 - 46 .\ntextual records ( in anchorage ) : general files , 1942 - 49 . general correspondence , 1943 - 47 .\ntextual records ( in philadelphia ) : station logs , 1951 - 53 . flight certificates , 1951 - 53 .\ntextual records ( in boston ) : annual reports , 1908 - 28 . station logs , 1920 - 40 .\ntextual records ( in atlanta ) : scientific publications , 1942 - 69 . research publications , 1963 - 65 .\nfor baltimore\u2019s own ursula ricks , this severn records release will be her debut album . ursula\u2019s new cd was also produced by the severn team of kevin anker , david earl and steve gomes and features her bluesy , soulful vocals backed by kevin anker ( keyboards ) , steve gomes ( bass ) , johnny moeller ( guitar ) and robb stupka ( drums ) . kim wilson is a special guest , adding his harmonica talents on the original track , \u201ctobacco road . \u201d\nfrom 1904 , to protect them from disadvantage in later life , the birth certificates for those born in the workhouse gave its address just as 1 high street , westbury on severn .\ntextual records ( in seattle ) : records of the commander , consisting of\nold files ,\n1901 - 25 ; and officer personnel files , 1943 . real property files of the real estate office , 1936 - 60 .\nit contains a fascinating collection of over 200 old photographs ( many not published before ) portraying stourport - on - severn , \u2018the canal town par excellence . \u2019 the collection records the basins and river and includes scenes dating well back into the nineteenth century , illustrating stourport\u2019s maritime history as an inland port .\ntextual records ( in atlanta ) : central subject files , 1927 - 55 . station logbooks , 1933 - 46 .\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : general correspondence , 1947 - 57 . serial correspondence , 1953 - 55 .\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : general correspondence , 1943 - 50 . historical reports , 1939 - 45 .\ntextual records ( in new york ) : general correspondence , 1919 - 45 . subject files , 1940 - 43 .\ntextual records ( in philadelphia ) : central subject files , 1925 - 60 . station logs , 1949 - 55 .\ntextual records ( in boston ) : command history files , 1949 - 73 . organization charts , 1944 - 72 .\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : general correspondence , 1948 - 50 . war diaries , 1942 - 46 .\ntextual records ( in boston ) : station logs , 1944 - 45 . weekly war diaries , 1942 - 45 .\n: records of births that took place in baltimore city from 1875 through 1910 are not available for same day service . copies of these records can only be mailed and take approximately two weeks to process . birth records over 100 years are available through the maryland state archives located at 350 rowe boulevard in annapolis . telephone number 410 - 260 - 6400 . \u200b\nrecords ( in atlanta ) of the facilities engineering command , southern division , charleston , south carolina , including real estate property records , 1969 - 71 ; and design division files ( 8 , 610 microfilm cards ) , 1962 - 72 .\nsevern sound started transmissions on 23 october 1980 , from its first studio at the\nold talbot pub\nin southgate street , gloucester . the pub had been bought by local businessmen including clive lindley ( chairman of the roadchef motorway service stations and chairman of severn sound ) . the station ' s first employee was chief engineer quentin howard who converted the pub into the radio station .\nwhat you say is all very fair though they are not based in the centre of town - they are actually in hatherley , at cheltenham film studios . also , lets be fair to star - under the circumstances , they do well . of course they are not on par with severn sound . . . . they neither have the budget or the resources and severn sound began in 1980 so also has the experience . star radio is simply filling a gap in the market that severn or bbc do not fill . . and appeals to a fair market share of listeners .\n181 . 15 . 35 records of the u . s . naval berthing facility , swan island ( portland , or )\ntextual records ( in los angeles ) : general correspondence , 1953 - 58 . central subject files , 1960 - 71 .\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : general correspondence , 1954 - 59 . canceled station instructions , 1951 - 54 .\ntextual records ( in kansas city ) : station journals , 1956 - 70 . notices and instructions , 1960 - 70 .\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : material logistical support analysis reports ( pacific ocean area ) , 1946 - 60 .\nsevern savings bank is one of the few community - based banks in anne arundel county , founded in 1946 and with approximately $ 760 million in assets across the region , according to the company .\nannapolis , md \u2013 severn records announces a may 15 release date for damn good time , the label debut from seminal american roots music band , the nighthawks , distributed in the u . s . by city hall records . damn good time is the follow - up to the nighthawks\u2019 last train to bluesville , which garnered the band its first - ever blues music award from the blues foundation as acoustic blues album of the year in may 2011 .\nbibliographic note : web version based on guide to federal records in the national archives of the united states . compiled by robert b . matchette et al . washington , dc : national archives and records administration , 1995 . 3 volumes , 2428 pages .\npennsylvania german church records of births , baptisms , marriages , burials , etc . : from the pennsylvania german society proceedings and addresses\ntextual records : subject files , 1942 - 45 ( in fort worth ) , and 1946 - 51 ( in atlanta ) .\nverified land records instruments can be viewed on the web . you will need to establish a free account to view the documents : urltoken\ntextual records ( in boston ) : station logs , 1942 - 45 . operation ( loop signature ) logs , 1942 - 45 .\nrecords ( in boston ) of carrier division fourteen , anti - submarine warfare task group bravo , consisting of general correspondence , 1962 .\nwe manage the archives collection , provide advice on the recordkeeping rules in the public sector , and provide a records repository for government .\nsevern records announces a march 9th release date for they call me mud , the new cd from singer mud morganfield , son of the legendary blues icon , muddy waters . produced by mud morganfield and rick kreher ( who also plays guitar on the cd and was a guitarist in the muddy waters band ) , they call me mud [ \u2026 ]\nthank you severn records , all the fella\u2019s in the studio band , the universe for my talents , my fans for their support all these years , and all the great musicians i have shared the stage with over the years who opened me to my heritage . my family for inspiration , and my grandkids for teaching me what is really important .\nduring the gloucester / tewkesbury flood crisis of summer 2007 , severn sound was forced to move , temporarily , to the gwr fm bristol studios , due to a loss of electricity and running water . [ 1 ]\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : general correspondence of the office of the commander , 1946 - 54 . records of the commander ' s office , mare island - vallejo area , including general correspondence , 1947 - 57 ; and special files , 1951 - 57 .\nannapolis , md \u2013 severn records announces an october 6 release date for the last shade of blue before black , the new album from the legendary original blues brothers band , featuring guitarist steve cropper and sax player \u201cblue lou\u201d marini , with special guests eddie floyd , joe louis walker , paul shaffer , dr . john , matt \u201cguitar\u201d murphy and joe morton .\n181 . 14 . 2 records of the navy pre - flight school ( st . mary ' s , college , moraga , ca )\nsevern sound for a start has a clear signal , star radio hisses and crackles even when your in the centre of town where its based . it has been in mono for 2 years and only plays the left hand channel out . the records stop in the middle . . and sometimes in the day it just stops for 10 minutes then starts again . .\nyou can download the leaflets produced by the project by clicking on them below , or you can visit the unlocking stourport\u2019s past website created by the civic society for a fascinating insight in to stourport - on - severn\u2019s history .\nwhile it\u2019s no secret that there\u2019s a strong and vibrant \u2013 albeit somewhat underground \u2013 blues scene in europe , it\u2019s relatively rare for european blues artists to make much of a splash in north america . but that hasn\u2019t stopped norway ' s j . t . lauritsen from trying , so for his fifth outing he packed his posse and made his way to maryland to record at severn studios , his own band augmented by the core of severn \u2019s stable .\npennsylvania german church records of births , baptisms , marriages , burials , etc . : from the pennsylvania german society proceedings and addresses view catalog record\ntextual records ( in atlanta ) : general correspondence , 1902 - 25 ; with indexes , 1902 - 9 , and record cards , 1909 - 25 . central subject files , 1925 - 60 . office files of the aide to the commandant , 1902 - 33 . station logbooks , 1903 - 52 . miscellaneous records , 1917 - 25 . housing division historical data files , 1949 - 59 . development and maintenance records , 1961 .\ntextual records ( in atlanta ) : force headquarters central subject files , 1955 , 1958 . general correspondence of the commander , 1954 - 57 .\ntextual records : general correspondence , 1943 - 44 . dispatches and issuances , 1943 - 44 . station and other logs , 1942 - 44 .\ntextual records ( in new york ) : letters sent , 1904 - 11 . letters received , 1904 - 11 . orders , 1902 - 4 . records relating to the island of culebra , 1904 - 11 . correspondence concerning u . s . s . alliance , 1904 - 11 .\ntextual records ( in los angeles ) : subject files of the supply officer , u . s . naval supply depot , 1949 - 62 .\nin september 2008 , it was announced that severn sound would become heart gloucestershire as part of a national re - branding exercise by owners global radio , which has seen twenty - nine stations renamed as heart radio . [ 2 ]\nheart gloucestershire ( formerly severn sound ) is a local radio station owned and operated by global radio as part of the heart network . it broadcasts to gloucestershire from studios in gloucester only 7 hours a day , the rest from london .\n) announced today the company has chosen mma legend dan\nthe beast\nsevern as captain of team usa mma for the upcoming art of war 3 , undisputed arena fighting championships in dallas , texas , on september 1st , 2007 .\nthe road has led me to severn records . i want to thank david earl and all the musicians that gave their heart and soul for this record . i thank the lord and master for the gift he has given me . the song \u201cyou are my rainbow\u201d is my personal praise to the lord , and to all i say follow your dreams and your rainbow . \u2014 lou pride\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : records of the office of the commandant / commander , including letters sent , 1856 - 1907 ; letters received , 1854 - 1910 , with registers , 1901 - 7 ; general correspondence (\nold files\n) , 1917 - 25 , with record cards , 1916 - 21 , and indexes , 1917 - 18 , 1923 - 25 ; general correspondence , 1926 - 58 ; issuances , 1858 - 1910 , 1929 - 48 ; and ship battle damage reports , 1941 - 46 . records of the captain of the yard , including letters received , 1900 - 5 , 1911 - 13 ; and endorsements sent , 1900 - 13 . records of the department of construction and repair , including miscellaneous correspondence , 1891 - 97 ; employee , labor , and payroll records , 1862 - 1901 ; and records of the stone dry dock section , 1880 - 82 . records of the department of equipment and recruiting , including letters sent and received , 1865 - 1900 . records of the department of steam engineering , including letters sent and received , 1858 - 1910 ; labor and payroll records and time books , 1867 - 1905 ; issuances , 1863 - 82 ; and records of the machinery division , 1910 - 18 . records of the department of yards and docks , 1870 - 1908 . letters sent and received by the judge advocate general , 1908 - 19 ; department of medicine and surgery , 1892 - 1912 ; navigation office , 1881 - 95 ; and ordnance department , 1863 - 1907 . general correspondence of the submarine center , 1941 - 46 ; and supply department , 1941 - 46 .\ntextual records ( in anchorage ) : general files of the commander , 1942 - 45 . general files of the industrial manager , 1951 - 53 .\nthe society works to protect and improve stourport and to promote interest in its history as a georgian new town and canal port , industrial centre and inland resort . the society is concerned to safeguard the greenbelt and landscape of the severn valley .\nsevern sound talks about gloucestershire , champions my county and has its roots firmly in the area . i ' ve listened for years , when its on here , we all love it . . when we put star on its moaned at . .\nthe feature classified as populated place and a corresponding entry classified as civil are separate and distinct entities , as well as separate records ( entries ) in the dataset , each with a unique feature identifier . the two records have no direct relationship in the dataset except that they might have the same census code .\n\u201cif you hear recordings by motown , stax or chess , you recognize that each have a \u2018sound\u2019 that identifies the label , \u201d earl says . \u201cof course , each record sounds different , but there are threads of similarity that tie them together . i want an identifiable sound for severn records , which comes from the equipment , techniques and musicians . but it also comes from the sound of the studio . \u201d\n181 . 15 . 40 records of the u . s . naval aerospace medical institute , u . s . naval aviation medical center ( pensacola , fl )\ntextual records ( in anchorage ) : general and general confidential files , 1946 - 47 . communications files , 1945 - 47 . public works files , 1946 .\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : general correspondence , 1947 - 52 , and security - classified correspondence , 1957 - 60 , of the commanding officer .\ntextual records ( in los angeles ) : security - classified general correspondence , 1954 - 61 . security - classified projects and studies files , 1954 - 63 .\ntextual records ( in los angeles ) : general correspondence , 1946 - 59 . test reports , 1955 . security - classified range project and administration files , 1951 - 59 . sparrow ii project files , 1952 - 58 . laboratory project records , 1952 - 58 . public affairs office historical files , 1945 - 77 .\ntextual records ( in boston ) : station logs , 1944 - 46 . station logs of the shore patrol unit at quincy , ma , 1943 - 46 .\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : records of the office of the commandant , consisting of general correspondence , 1912 - 57 ; correspondence relating to naval transports , 1928 - 34 ; housing correspondence , 1940 - 43 ; personnel correspondence , 1941 - 56 ; staff special interest correspondence , 1940 - 44 ; and issuances , 1927 - 41 . records of district staff headquarters , including general correspondence , 1935 - 46 ; and postwar status planning records , 1945 . records of the legal office , including general correspondence , 1943 - 46 ; records of boards of investigation and courts of inquiry , 1926 - 43 ; investigative case files , 1940 - 45 ; and newspaper clippings relating to the\nala moana case ,\n1931 - 32 . general correspondence of the commandant , naval air bases , 1942 - 43 ; harbor defense unit , 1950 - 54 ; hawaiian sea frontier , 1950 , 1952 - 57 ; industrial manager , 1952 - 56 ; logistical office , 1942 - 46 ; and local defense force , 1940 - 42 , 1944 - 45 . intelligence office ethnographic and hydrographic reports of japanese mandated islands , 1942 . prewar planning records of the war plans office , 1931 - 41 . records of the shore patrol , 1933 - 37 ; and supply office , 1942 - 45 .\ntextual records ( in new york ) : letters sent , 1898 - 1911 . letters received , 1898 - 1912 . orders , 1898 - 1911 . station logs , 1910 - 12 . records of the board of labor employment , consisting of minutes of meetings , 1905 - 10 , and letters sent , 1905 - 10 .\ntextual records ( in seattle ) : records of the commandant , including general correspondence , 1938 - 54 ; and administrative files , 1944 - 53 . general correspondence of the inspector general , 1946 - 56 . records of the assistant chief of staff for personnel , 1945 - 58 ; the assistant chief of staff for operations , 1946 - 56 ; the assistant chief of staff for logistics , 1942 - 60 ; and the assistant chief of staff for naval reserve and training , 1918 - 58 ( bulk 1946 - 57 ) . records of the communications office ( northwestern sea frontier ) , 1937 - 45 . records of the operations office , including general correspondence , 1942 - 46 ; operational files , 1944 - 50 , and administrative files , 1951 - 52 . records of the planning office , 1919 - 54 , 1960 - 63 . records of the seattle port director ' s office , consisting of general correspondence , 1941 - 45 ; general files , 1943 - 46 ; and general files of the convoy routing office , 1942 - 46 . general files of the west coast representative , training command ( portland , or ) , 1943 - 45 .\nthe nighthawks debut cd for severn records , damn good time , is scheduled for release on may 15 , and the band had already scheduled a number of shows around the country to support its release . damn good time is the follow - up to the nighthawks\u2019 last train to bluesville , which garnered the band its first - ever blues music award from the blues foundation as acoustic blues album of the year in may 2011 .\nthe clerk of the circuit court land records department acts as custodian for the recording and maintenance of all public records connected to real estate in anne arundel county . our research room is offered in a library setting where all records are available to the public through a variety of media from hardbound books to digital images . information is obtained by self - research and copies are readily available for a fee . the clerk ' s office is prohibited by law from providing legal assistance or performing title searches .\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : general correspondence , 1943 - 47 . issuances , 1944 - 45 . station newspaper , station air , 1944 - 45 .\nrecords ( in boston ) of anti - submarine squadron thirty - four , consisting of squadron logs , 1960 - 68 ; and command histories , 1966 - 68 .\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : records of the office of the commander , including general correspondence , 1940 - 58 ; administrative histories , 1944 - 52 ; navy yard publication , the drydocker , 1944 - 65 ; and station logs and journals , 1953 - 54 . general correspondence of the industrial manager , 1951 - 53 . records of the supervisor of shipbuilding and inspector of ordnance , consisting of general correspondence , 1951 - 56 , and correspondence relating to ship drawings , 1959 - 60 .\n. severn also runs a wrestling product company and holds annual wrestling clinics for kids of all ages . he has appeared on\n48 hours ,\n20 / 20 ,\nthe gordon elliot show ,\nnash bridges ,\nand many commercials .\nevery 2 years stourport civic society gives an award to the building / project / restoration that has most enhanced the historical fabric of stourport - on - severn . the awards started in 1995 , follow the links below to find out about the winners of this award .\ntextual records ( in new york ) : general correspondence , 1917 - 42 , with record cards . legal correspondence , 1917 - 21 . records of the office of the commandant , consisting of general correspondence , 1956 - 59 , with index cards ; and personal - official files , 1953 - 57 . records of the inspector general , 1955 - 60 . naval histories , 1903 - 60 . correspondence of the shore station development board , 1947 - 54 . correspondence relating to the organization of the district naval reserve force , 1920 - 26 . naval reserve annual inspection and competition records , 1957 - 59 . naval reserve telecommunications and censorship seminar programs , 1951 - 65 . construction and civil engineering planning files , 1947 - 53 . general correspondence , u . s . naval activities , 1955 . miscellaneous real estate records of the area public works office , 1943 - 57 . notices and instructions , 1951 - 59 . records of the port director , new york , ny , including merchant vessel logs , 1941 - 46 ; routing instructions , 1941 - 46 ; convoy sailing orders , 1941 - 46 . miscellaneous administrative and program records of the port director , iceland , 1942 - 45 .\n\u201cdamn good time is one of the best roots records of the year from a bunch of blues - tinged roaddawgs who still know how to rock\u201d . \u2013 by grant britt\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : personnel correspondence , 1946 . station logs , 1942 - 46 . subject files , 1942 - 46 . unit history , 1946 .\nwestbury - on - severn poor law union was formed on 28th september 1835 . its operation was overseen by an elected board of guardians , 18 in number , representing its 13 constituent parishes as listed below ( figures in brackets indicate numbers of guardians if more than one ) :\ntextual records ( in anchorage ) : general files , 1944 - 50 . correspondence files , 1949 - 50 . administrative files , 1951 - 52 . development plans , 1952 .\ntextual records ( in atlanta ) : courses of study , curriculum outlines , lesson guides , and master schedules , 1946 - 59 . central subject files , 1960 - 61 .\ntextual records : letters sent by the inspector of ordnance , 1854 - 93 , and the superintendent of the naval gun factory , 1893 - 1912 . letters received by the inspector of ordnance , 1851 - 54 , 1857 - 58 , 1866 - 87 . construction correspondence , 1851 - 53 . letters sent relating to employees , 1890 - 95 . memorandums , 1879 - 1917 . issuances , 1871 - 73 , 1891 - 1911 , 1919 , 1922 . fiscal records , 1905 - 12 . property records , 1862 - 72 , 1888 - 90 , 1905 - 8 . records relating to employment and wages , 1859 - 1914 , including minutes and reports of the board of wages , 1884 - 85 .\ntextual records ( in los angeles ) : research and development project case files , 1955 - 70 . security - classified research and development project case files , 1953 - 66 .\nthe beast ' s world - class wrestling skill , commitment , and desire provided the foundation for his success . severn knew he needed to continue to improve his arsenal , so he added black belts in the sports of sombo , judo , and jui jitsu to his athletic package .\ntextual records ( in atlanta ) : central subject files , 1945 . central subject files , commanding officer , 6th naval district , naval air bases , 1954 , 1956 - 57 .\ntextual records ( in new york ) : letters sent by the department of construction and repair , 1909 - 11 ; and by the department of yards and docks , 1899 - 1911 .\ntextual records ( in anchorage ) : administrative files , 1947 - 49 . general files , 1945 - 50 . base orders , 1943 - 44 . war diary , 1942 - 43 .\ntextual records ( in boston ) : general correspondence , 1941 - 44 . war diaries , 1942 - 43 . station logs , 1942 - 44 . operation logs , 1942 - 43 .\nan unusually short lifespan might indicate that your van severn 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 .\ntextual records ( in atlanta ) : general correspondence , 1917 - 25 , 1952 - 54 . central subject files , 1925 - 59 . administrative files , 1958 - 61 . central subject files , headquarters , 6th , 7th , and 8th naval districts ( consolidated ) , 1925 - 39 . correspondence relating to ships , 1917 - 25 . operations correspondence , 1941 - 53 . training correspondence , 1948 . reserve intelligence program office correspondence , 1951 - 55 . records of the industrial manager , including central subject files , 1950 - 61 , and research and development files , 1958 - 61 . records of investigations by the inspector general , 1951 - 61 . inspection reports , 1959 - 63 . war diaries , 1942 - 46 . miscellaneous records , 1903 - 14 .\ntextual records ( in fort worth ) : letters sent and received by the officer of the station and the officer in charge , u . s . ironclads in reserve , 1867 - 75 .\ntextual records ( in boston ) : general correspondence , 1930 - 43 . station logs , 1934 - 43 . muster rolls , 1933 - 43 . registers of issuances , 1941 - 43 .\ntextual records ( in boston ) : records of the office of the commandant , including letters sent , 1823 - 1911 ; letters received , 1815 - 1902 ; general correspondence , 1900 - 55 ; issuances , 1863 - 1911 ; and personnel records , 1819 - 1917 . general correspondence , 1925 - 50 , and correspondence concerning ships , 1934 - 50 , of the industrial department . correspondence of the inspection officer , 1910 - 11 . letters and telegrams received by the inspector of ordnance , 1864 - 67 ; and by the recruiting officer , 1900 - 8 . records of the department of yards and docks , consisting of letters sent and received by the captain of the yard , 1860 - 91 ; and monthly reports of the civil engineer concerning improvements and repairs , 1856 - 59 .\ntextual records ( in seattle ) : general correspondence , 1950 - 59 , and administrative files , 1952 - 53 , of the commander . general files of the port director , 1946 - 51 .\nfollowing on the success of our book images of england , stourport - on - severn . this is the first in a series of planned booklets on stourports famous people , buildings and landscape . audrey cooper , a society member , tells the story of george nicholson , printer at stourport from her meticulously researched material .\ntextual records ( in philadelphia ) : records of the commandant , consisting of central subject files , 1926 - 60 ; general correspondence , 1939 - 57 ; miscellaneous correspondence , 1926 - 40 ; armed guard ship files , 1945 ; and a history of the fifth naval district and naval base activities , 1939 - 46 . general correspondence of the port director , baltimore , md , 1935 - 55 .\nthe church and cemetery records of hanover , mass . , 1727 - 1865 : and inscriptions from the headstones and tombs in the cemetery at centre hanover , mass . , 1727 - 1894 view catalog record\nrecords of the department of steam engineering , including letters sent , 1900 - 11 ; letters received , 1899 - 1911 , 1918 ; payrolls , 1840 - 41 , 1843 , 1848 ; weekly ship reports , 1904 - 7 ; and commandant ' s orders , 1896 - 1909 . records of the department of yards and docks , including letters sent , 1841 - 42 , 1857 - 89 ; letters received , 1849 - 94 ; and daily reports of master masons , 1861 - 62 . records of the captain of the yard , including letters sent , 1910 ; letters received , 1895 - 1901 ; logs , 1902 - 7 ; and police blotters , 1892 , 1896 - 97 . records of the equipment department , including letters sent , 1879 - 90 ; letters received , 1900 - 2 ; general correspondence , 1908 - 10 ; and orders , 1904 - 9 . records of the department of construction and repair , including letters sent , 1853 - 61 , 1866 - 67 , 1887 - 89 , 1905 - 6 ; and semimonthly vessel reports , 1857 - 58 . records of the department of ordnance , including pay rolls , 1850 - 56 ; and personnel orders , 1833 - 66 . letters sent , 1899 - 1900 , and received , 1864 - 67 , by the board on wages . miscellaneous records of the medical officer , 1917 - 21 ; paymaster , 1851 - 57 ; and aide to the commandant , 1911 .\ntextual records ( in chicago ) : central subject files , 1929 - 53 . miscellaneous correspondence , 1913 - 29 . central subject files of the industrial manager ( chicago , il ) , 1943 - 47 .\ntextual records ( in anchorage ) : general files , 1940 - 47 . central files , 1941 - 44 . administrative files , 1948 - 50 . miscellaneous files , 1945 . war diary , 1942 - 46 .\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : general correspondence of the commanding officer , 1947 - 55 . station logs , 1946 - 47 , 1950 - 53 . general correspondence of the public works office , 1951 .\nif you want presenters who talk about this area and play decent music with interesting banter while youre at work its severn sound . if you want non stop , hissy , mono radio , thats keeps chopping the ends off songs and stops suddenly . . . and reads out yesterday news . . well . . you know what to listen too\nwith all the success and attention , severn remains humble and down to earth . dan has strong ties to the community in coldwater , and in being a good role model for children . his motto is ,\nnot only do you need to build a strong body , but you must also build a strong mind to enhance it .\ntextual records ( in boston ) : general correspondence , 1947 - 52 . general correspondence (\nbase files\n) , 1925 - 58 . correspondence concerning ships , 1937 - 54 . issuances , 1951 - 61 .\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : general correspondence ,\nold naval station ,\n1903 - 24 . general correspondence of the office of the commander , 1955 - 56 . station logs , 1902 - 24 .\ntextual records ( in seattle ) : administrative files of the commander , 1948 - 52 . public works office master planning files , 1946 - 56 . general correspondence of the minecraft delivery point team , 1956 - 59 .\ntextual records ( in chicago ) : central subject files , 1914 - 39 , with record cards , 1926 - 38 . issuances , 1940 . station logs , 1935 - 43 . miscellaneous logs , 1936 - 43 .\ntextual records ( in los angeles ) : general correspondence , 1948 - 53 . central subject files , 1961 - 69 . subject files of the supply officer , u . s . naval supply depot , 1949 - 62 .\nrecords ( in los angeles ) of the naval training center , san diego , california , consisting of local station newspapers , 1925 - 96 ; command histories , 1959 - 95 ; and historical matters , 1964 - 96 .\ni personally think its about time they shut down star 107 . 5 . the presenters are useless and boring with the music s * * * ! severn sound does a much better job of catering for the area ( not that i like it ) so they stand no chance . i ' ll be suprised if it still makes a profit ! what north gloucestershire really needs is a station like galaxy or kiss so then they have more choice of music ! at the moment they only have severn sound , star which is actually meant for the area , and also sunshine and wyvern which can be easily be picked up . kiss 101 transmit over the whole of gloucestershire and save us form these terrible stations ! : d\nbrimming with standout performances from a six - piece horn section led by willie henderson of tyrone davis fame and the severn studio band ( steve gomes on bass , jon moeller on guitar , robb stupka on drums plus benjie porecki and bill heid sharing keyboard duties ) , it\u2019s no surprise that words of caution is a crowning moment for the golden - throated pride .\nsevern , through his notoriety in the ufc , stepped in a different ring in 1998 . the world wrestling federation wanted to capitalize on severn ' s skills . dan wrestled weekly for the wwf as he continued a grueling appearance , seminar , and no holds barred fighting schedule . he is known around the world as the most active competitor in sports today . competing for over 30 professional wrestling organizations , 12 fight promotions , and speaking engagements . dan also held the national wrestling alliance heavyweight title in the professional wrestling ranks for longer than any other previous nwa champion . he has over 95 state , national , and international wrestling titles under his belt , and in 1999 , reached a milestone by competing in his 4000th match .\nfinding aids : harry schwartz and lee saegesser , comps . ,\npreliminary inventory of the textual records of naval districts and shore establishments ,\nnm 72 ( 1966 ) ; supplement in national archives microfiche edition of preliminary inventories .\ntextual records ( in san francisco ) : security - classified general correspondence and directives of the office of the commander , 1957 - 58 . survey cards and field books of the public works department , ca . 1940 - 50 .\nduring the 1990\u2019s bryan and the jump street five band initiated a long recording deal with justin time records from montreal , quebec , canada . the collaboration and lee\u2019s individual sets would take him to recording 13 albums over two decades .\nthe nighthawks\u2019 still - untitled debut release for severn records was recorded at the label\u2019s new state - of - the - art studios in annapolis and features quite a bit of original material . bassist johnny castle contributes a new tune and also sings on a version of jimmy mccracklin\u2019s \u201cgeorgia slop ; \u201d while most - recent band member , drummer mark stutso , does four originals , demonstrating the added talent he brings to the band as a songwriter and additional singer . other tracks reportedly cut include one billy price original , plus the classic \u201csmack dab in the middle\u201d and nat king cole\u2019s \u201csend for me . \u201d"]}
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", "topic": 29}], "title": "vision airlines", "paragraphs": ["vision airlines : the worst company ever . . . - vision holidays day tours\nmake a vision airlines reservation and find some amazing deals with discounted vision airlines tickets at alternative airlines . vision airlines flies to many destinations worldwide , offering a cost effective and safe service to all its passengers . let alternative airlines help find you cheap vision airlines tickets and make international and domestic flight reservations on vision airlines today .\nbrowse the most popular vision airlines flight routes to cities worldwide . alternative airlines can help you make reservations on vision airlines for international flights to lots of destinations . use the following list of routes to help you plan your next flight . book vision airlines flights on alternative airlines to save big ! alternative airlines is an online travel agency , specialising in booking lesser known airlines and remote destinations .\nyou can pay for your flights with vision airlines in the currency and payment method of your choice when booking through alternative airlines .\nlos angeles is the main airport serving los angeles area and serves as the hub airport for american airlines , united airlines , alaska airlines , great lakes airlines and virgin america .\nalaska airlines and virgin america today shared their vision for the future of the combined carrier .\nask a question about working or interviewing at vision airlines . our community is ready to answer .\ncan we please suggest to use the search form above to search flights or click the alternative airlines listed below that fly similar routes to vision airlines .\nlooking for cheap flights with vision airlines ? use skyscanner to browse vision airlines flights and find the lowest prices and most convenient vision 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 .\nsearch expedia for the very best selection of vision airlines flights to whatever destination you ' re headed . vision airlines 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 vision airlines today to see the difference .\nas of right now , vision airlines is planning to make planes available for disaster relief indefinitely , tolman added .\npiedmont airlines sponsored ricky rudd in the 80 ' s . they are now american airlines after merging with us air .\nunlike other start - ups , vision airlines has been in business for 16 years ; it is a financially solid company .\nthe maroon - and - white vision airlines plane rolled to a stop a few feet away from a waiting cavalcade of suvs .\nbut david meers , vision airlines\u2019 chief operating officer for passenger operations , says that unlike allegiant , \u201cwe don\u2019t charge any junk fees , \u201d such as the so - called convenience fee allegiant charges when passengers book tickets anywhere but at an airport counter . nor does vision airlines emulate spirit airlines in charging for carry - on bags . unlike allegiant and spirit , \u201cyou also get a complimentary coke and salty snack on board\u201d with vision airlines , notes meers .\nother airlines which fly to and from los angeles include aer lingus , aeroflot , aeromexico , air berlin , air canada , air china , air france , air new zealand , air tahiti nui , american airlines , philippine airlines , singapore airlines and many others .\nvision airlines is currently registered with the pentagon for ppr field operations . vision has facility clearance and has provided service in other sensitive operations with both large commercial and regional aircraft for over six years .\nthere was also some team that was an airline that bought out billy balew ' s team in 2011 , i believe vision airlines .\nthe us dot completed a financial fitness review of vision airlines in 2009 and approved the company ' s application for large commercial domestic scheduled service authority , a compliment to vision ' s existing commuter authority .\nwho / what is the money behind vision airlines ? it sounds more like someone\u2019s playtoy , rather than a corporation with a business plan .\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 .\nvision airlines is a valued partner of expedia , and we work together to provide you with all the tools you need to book your next vision airlines flight . from last - minute flights to flights planned ahead , vision airlines has a huge inventory of cheap flights to help you save even more . fly with style and comfort with vision airlines , and rest assured that all your flight needs are taken care of , making your travel experience as good as it can be . all vision airlines 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 vision airlines 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 vision airlines flights . vision airlines and expedia are here to ensure you travel with the confidence that you have the best flight at the very best price .\ndespite the considerable task vision airlines has set itself in establishing a scheduled - service network from northwest florida regional airport to destinations throughout the southern . . .\nvision airlines operates on - demand , charter , shuttle and scheduled service operations . the diverse mix of aircraft allows vision to provide a customized solution to many of the world ' s most demanding organizations . vision ' s clients include us presidential candidates , heads of state , and countless celebrities and fortune 500 companies .\nwe help you through the process . this is what makes us alternative airlines .\nsouthwest airlines : the airline donated $ 500 , 000 to the red cross .\ni know a carrier who did contract work for vision in vegas and snuck their planes out in the dead of night because they ( vision ) were so corrupt .\nvision airlines was a dynamic aviation firm , & they were an excellent operator to work for . the people are excellent & i would recommend the firm to anyone .\nadditionally , as demand grows , the carrier\u2019s twice - daily service between louisville \u2013 where its main maintenance base is located \u2013 and atlanta , near where vision airlines is headquartered , could see boeing 737s replace the dornier 328s vision now uses for the service .\nuse this page to make your application to turkish airlines for sponsorship of your brand .\nwith southwest airlines rapid rewards , the more you fly , the more you earn .\npiedmont airlines sponsored r . ogden , rcr and hagan racing between 1981 and 1989 .\nin april 2008 with safety as a core value , vision airlines received far part 121 certification to operate the newest , most reliable commercial aircraft . in march 2009 , boeing 737 aircraft were added to the fleet to meet the growing demands of vision ' s customers .\nskyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flights with vision airlines without having to enter specific dates or even destinations , making it the best place to find cheap flights for your trip .\nwe accept paypal making flight purchases with vision airlines easy and more secure for customers . paypal is one of the leading forms of online payment , with more than 169 million accounts worldwide .\n/ - - alaska airlines and virgin america today shared their vision for the future of the combined carrier , as the company solidifies its status as the west coast ' s premier airline .\nour vision is to become the world\u2019s most loved , most flown , and most profitable airline .\nthe us plane , a vision airlines boeing 767 - 200 which had flown to vienna from new york , later made a stop - over at brize norton raf base in oxfordshire , england .\nvision airlines\u2019 announcement on january 18 that by april 1 it would launch scheduled routes from northwest florida regional airport ( vps ) to 17 cities in nine states surprised many airline - industry insiders .\nin a moment that looked like a scene from a spy movie than other things , a vision airlines jet and a russian emergency ministry jet met up on a tarmac in vienna . ten accused russian agents got on the russian plane when four \u201cwestern sympathizers\u201d got on the vision airlines jet . the biggest post - cold war era spy drama was hopefully over once both planes took off .\nwhile the chance of an airline starting from scratch to challenge the big four us airlines globally is tiny , it ' s no surprise to see airlines trying to find niches with . . .\nin 1982 - 83 ricky rudd drove the piedmont airlines # 3 car for richard childress racing .\nvision airlines operates charter flights for their tour division of the grand canyon , marble canyon , hoover dam , and monument valley out of north las vegas airport utilizing boeing 737 and dornier 228 aircraft .\nvision airlines is one of the largest operators of dornier aircraft in the us . the company operates as many as 50 flights per day during the peak season between las vegas and the grand canyon .\nvision airlines has provided regularly scheduled charter operations for mgm mirage ' s gulfport and tunica , mississippi casinos . the service operates between three and seven flights daily and has experienced an on - time reliability factor of 99 % for the past six months . in september of 2009 , vision airlines initiated regularly scheduled flights to gulfport , mississippi from ft . lauderdale , florida on a boeing 737 aircraft .\nvision airlines loaded planes in miami and atlanta with rescue workers , search dogs , water and medicine , and pilots are coping with the difficulties of disaster relief responsibilities on top of their work schedules .\nvision is stopping atlanta \u2013 louisville flights on february 29 , so you can forget about flying them .\nthe biggest challenge for the crew in north las vegas is air traffic , said jason tolman , director of systems operations control for vision airlines . usually the team manages sightseeing flights over the grand canyon .\nchartering aircraft for american football teams happens all season long , including preseason games . all but one ( oakland raiders ) team charter is provided and paid for by american airlines , united airlines , or delta airlines . oakland is the lone exception that obtains charter aircraft from their team sponsor , hawaiian airlines . charters are usually on american airlines boeing 767s , united 757 - 300s or boeing 767s , and delta 757 - 300s and 767s . oakland prefers to use boeing 767s or airbus a330s from hawaiian for its charters .\nvision airlines , inc . 2705 airport dr . north las vegas , nv united states 89032 tel : 702 - 599 - 5454 \u2022 fax : 702 - 646 - 6871 email : moc . senilrianoisiv @ retrahc\nfor travel experience i will always be thankful for my time at vision airlines . once i left the commercial side i really was able to experience the true stewardess experience . private is the only way to go\nyour prediction of doom and gloom for vision airlines may or may not have merit . to acquait them to jetamerica is foolish . the owner has serious government contracts . look at the company\u2019s d & b .\nlet alternative airlines help find you the best prices and make international and domestic flight reservations with us today .\ni don ' t know about sponsorship but apparently united airlines had hired nascar pit crews at one point .\nlike low - cost success story allegiant air , vision airlines is primarily aiming to build a network linking secondary u . s . airports with popular resort destinations and to offer high - value , discounted vacation packages combining air fares with hotel rooms , car rental and entertainment options . like allegiant , also , vision is primarily using widely available , low - priced , used jets to build its network \u2013 in vision\u2019s case , 737 - 400s and 737 - 300s .\nyou have your wish , angry in florida . vision is pulling out and it\u2019s unknown if the airline will return .\nfind the logos for turkish airlines and our other world famous brands , such as miles & smiles and turkish cargo .\nusually the major airlines won ' t sponsor because they don ' t want news reports of\namerican airlines car crashed in the race\n, because people are dumb enough to confuse it and they don ' t want bad pr .\nthe ambition of the long - established charter carrier\u2019s rapid expansion into the scheduled - service business was clear for all to see : vision airlines itself boasted its planned move was \u201cthe largest expansion of a commercial airline in more than a decade\u201d .\nhi there , i was watching on cnn the spy swap . there was an aircraft with a vision airlines logo involved . i went on their website and there is not much info . anybody knows more about this company ? just curious .\nfirst , let\u2019s start with the difference between vision and purpose . a vision is aspirational . it casts a dream for what you want your company to become . it should be ambitious and audacious . in january 2013 , southwest told its employees :\nno matter what speedway they\u2019re racing at , it\u2019s very easy to locate the vision air racing team in the pit area . from the array of equipment needed to run the operation on race night to their mammoth double car hauler , this state of the art set up is eye popping and immediately noticeable . that\u2019s largely due to the resources vision airlines provides this team .\nunidentified officials stand by a russian emergency situations ministry plane that sits next to a vision airlines plane presumed to be carrying 10 men and women who worked as russian spies in the united states at vienna airport on july 9 , 2010 in vienna .\nspencer gallagher ' s family owns allegiant airlines and they are always on his truck and gms racing ' s arca team .\npiedmont airlines , based out of winston - salem , nc , sponsored billy hagan ' s 44 team for several years .\na vision airlines plane , presumed to be carrying 10 men and women who worked as russian spies in the us , sits on the tarmac at vienna airport where it parked next to a russian jetplane on friday , july 9 , 2010 in vienna .\nmeers thinks vision can siphon of some of those corporate customers since its fares will be lower than what delta is currently charging .\ncf , thanks for this post . i have seen vision 737s at atlanta and have wondered \u201cwhat the heck ? \u201d myself .\nwith english skills like yours , you will likely not need to worry about vision being around as much as you being unemployed .\nvision\u2019s route selection has been questionable at best , and it seems pretty clear that the airline still hasn\u2019t found a profitable niche .\nthe week in vienna , a spy story ended . a vision airlines charter jet from the united states touched down in the austrian capital yesterday morning . it taxied and parked just yards from another plane . that one was from moscow ' s emergency ministry .\nvision airlines is adding a second boeing 737 - 300 to one already in its fleet . the carrier uses 737 - 300s for charters and scheduled services , but the slightly larger 737 - 400 will form the backbone of its fast - growing scheduled - service network\ndespite the considerable task vision airlines has set itself in establishing a scheduled - service network from its base at vps to destinations throughout the southern and southeastern united states , the airline is already mindful of service - and network - growth opportunities in the longer term .\nworld vision ' s michael messenger said it might be tempting to view these donated flights as cynical public relations initiatives in an ongoing competition to get a bigger share of the market , but that ' s not the impression he gets from working with both airlines .\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 .\noopsie\u2026 looks like bob may have gotten his feelings hurt . its okay son . . vision jst may pull through ! literally laughing .\nbrowse for flights , find some amazing deals , make a reservation and pay in the currency of your choice today with alternative airlines .\napply for an alaska airlines us credit card this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility policies .\napply for an alaska airlines canadian credit card this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility policies .\nairline employees have volunteered to fly supplies and bring back citizens to the united states . at least three vision airlines flights from atlanta and miami have made the three - hour round trip . most have been delayed as planes wait their turn to land on the tiny airstrip .\ntoday , vision operates seventeen ( 17 ) aircraft , including a fleet of boeing 767s , boeing 737s , dornier 328s and dornier 228s .\neverybody know what time it is ? that\u2019s right kids , it\u2019s time to figure out who the f * & @ vision airlines is ! you might have heard of the airline in previous incarnations , but things have changed a lot . and since vision has just announced it\u2019s starting commercial flights from atlanta to louisville and has designs on allegiant - style flying , i thought it would be an appropriate time to dig in .\ni wish someone would ride this airline out of town ( vps ) with all the broken promises . if vision is the 2nd place finish prize to swa that we wanted , then i will take a zero ! vision has cancelled all of the flights they started with here except for 2 ! that means all other airlines serving vps flight more than they do\u2026 . so pack your shit up and get out of town\u2026epic fail !\nstill , we in metro atlanta welcome vision\u2019s hq . we still haven\u2019t recovered from the loss of transmeridian\u2019s hq jobs some years ago . lol !\nmichael messenger , world vision ' s vice - president of public affairs , said westjet approached them . the airline ' s timing was opportune .\n\u201cit\u2019s a special relationship . it speaks to the shared vision of what we offer fans and what we want to offer in the future . \u201d\nalternative airlines handles all your travel arrangements and payments , complete with ticketed confirmation . we do not direct you to other websites or service providers .\nmost recently , vision was in the news for something completely different from what you\u2019d expect . it was the airline that carried russian spies over to europe for the big spy swap this past summer . yep , vision had gotten into the charter game and won that contract . but that\u2019s just one part of a lot of different businesses that vision has been dipping its toes into . according to the website , here\u2019s what they\u2019ve been working on .\nmckesson : the pharmaceutical distributor is donating $ 100 , 000 to nonprofit direct relief and $ 150 , 000 worth of medical supplies to world vision .\nvision airlines has four dornier 328s in its fleet . it operates them on scheduled services linking its original home las vegas with destinations near the grand canyon and on its twice - daily service between louisville \u2013 where the airline has its maintenance base \u2013 and atlanta , near where it is headquartered . vision is also using its dornier 328s to launch some new scheduled - service routes from northwest florida regional airports to destinations in the southeast u . s .\nvision\u2019s most obvious area for growth is in increasing frequencies on its scheduled routes linking vps with niagara and miami \u2013 it launched niagara falls - vps - miami service on december 17 \u2013 and , by april 1 , 17 other cities . vision airlines is initially serving all of these routes twice to four times a week with boeing 737 - 400s or 737 - 300s . however , \u201cas the routes build , we will build frequencies , \u201d says meers .\nthe ramps here are littered with the remains of hopeful upstart airlines . to my knowledge it\u2019s the only market jetblue pulled out of due to stiff competition .\n\u00a9 2018 southwest airlines co . all rights reserved . use of the southwest websites and our company information constitutes acceptance of our terms and conditions . privacy policy\ni love that vision allowed people to learn and become familiar within all areas of the transportation industry . i started as a contractor and offered a full time position in which i became familiar with flight crew payroll , per diem , and travel . vision allows people to grow outside their box and learn so much more .\nmeanwhile world vision had donated supplies waiting at a warehouse near pearson international airport in toronto but had no immediate way of delivering them until westjet made its offer .\nwhen us and russian spies were being swapped on a tarmac , the u . s . a . was represented by a private charter jet . the business of vision airlines is usually escape travel , but they got the contract for this flight . some are questioning the use of a private charter company for government business .\nthe mission of southwest airlines is dedication to the highest quality of customer service delivered with a sense of warmth , friendliness , individual pride , and company spirit .\nwe have had average flight delays of 2 hours with vision . we had flames coming out of the engine . we have a max flight delay of 5 hours .\nsimilar on - time and operational performance has been provided to vision ' s multiple charter clients in service to cuba from miami and new york ' s jfk airport .\nsometimes you start flaring at the nose\u2026i think it\u2019s only because you are pod that you didn\u2019t get a call back . how often does america airlines call you back .\nexperience has taught the airlines to prepare for the possibility that there will be no ground support to help unload the plane . the plane must also carry spare parts .\nboth of canada ' s major airlines launched relief flights to haiti in less than a week , using what they ' ve learned from lessons that go back five years .\nhowever , with airtran being merged into southwest , the boeing 717s were sent to delta and painted into standard delta colors . braniff airlines sponsored the dallas cowboys back in the 1970s , but the cowboys livery disappeared when airline went bankrupt in 1982 . trans world airlines had a st . louis rams helmet on a boeing 727 and boeing 757 until twa merged with american airlines in 2001 . jetblue has one professional football team on an airbus a320 ( n746jb ) , with the traditional blue livery being replaced with new york jets green with the phrase \u201cny jets\u201d on the fuselage . college liveries still exist though , with alaska airlines\u2019 regional carrier horizon air operating 11 bombardier dash 8s in west us college colors .\nchicago - based united airlines , solar lamp startup luminaid and fund - raising platform giveforward have launched relief efforts for the nepal earthquake that killed more than 4 , 000 people .\nvision got their scheduled authority back in 2009 and really haven\u2019t used it . vision has a maintenance & crew base in sdf with some decent amount of business out of atl , so the sdf - atl legs seem to be a natural fit if they\u2019re really doing that many charters from atl ( they probably make the charter customer pay for the repositioning leg ) .\nvision airlines is a us dot certified far part 121 / 135 air carrier . the company was formed 1994 in las vegas , nevada by a group of experienced airline , business jet and travel professionals to operate grand canyon tours from las vegas . with a dedication to safety and customer service , the company quickly grew to more than 16 piper chieftains by 1998 .\nhas been actively growing the airlines ' newly combined networks since closing the merger in december . earlier this month , the airline announced 21 new markets with 25 new daily departures out of\na couple of questions are raised over why the us chose a luxury charter jet rather than an official airplane . an official russian plane was used for the transfer . was the u . s . government trying to pamper the agents which were being brought back ? or were all the available planes already taken ? it is possible that both the united states and russia agreed to not use military planes , just in case . either way , the choice of a luxury charter jet to swap spies is an interesting one . is vision airlines donating the a number of thousand dollar fee , or is the government going to get an invoice . vision airlines is certainly getting attention for the choice \u2013 their site has crashed multiple times today .\ncapacity substitution for airlines that need a little extra capacity , possibly to augment existing fleets during busy times or to step in for an airplane that\u2019s out of service for a temporary time .\ni just flew vision for the first time today and it definitely will be the last time . an unpleasant crew , a dirty plane , and one of the roughest landings i have ever experienced ( in almost perfect weather nonetheless ) were just some of the pleasantries enjoyed on this trip . i do not expect vision to be around very much longer with this type of offering .\nsounds like some people are forgeting that vision has been around for a long time as a charter company and not just some airline who just started up yesterday . they wouldn\u2019t be starting scheduled service if they didn\u2019t think they had a chance of making it work and i would think \u2018tweek\u2019 it if need be . and speaking of charter , a tour company in florida announced today they will fly from orlando in july / august to two cities in brazil for the summer tourist season . want to guess who they chartered to operate the flights ? if you guessed a vision airlines\nsince november there has been whisperings regarding the las vegas based vision air racing , ( var ) , and their plans to fly east and upgrade their operation to nascar\u2019s camping world truck series .\npiedmont airlines sponsored terry labonte when he won the title in 1984 . also , cessna sponsors jamie mcmurray as of 2015 . not sure if they ' re gonna stick around for ' 16 .\nin any event , i think i will take a ride up to louisville one day in the near future on a dl dc - 9 - 50 and ride back on a vision dornier 328 .\njust want to know if this airlines is safe and will get you to atlanta from louisville . i can afford a 2 hour delay , but not much more than that . please speak up .\nand virgin america continue to enhance their fresh , healthy , west coast - inspired onboard food and beverage menus . guests of both airlines enjoy craft brews , premium wines and delicious food options . by\nand vision keeps on repeating the same mistakes . when will they figure this out ? take a look at this recent story , the bahamas flights are doing terribly bad , only 30 % filled\u2026 yikes .\naround its partnership with orbis , which fights preventable blindness , omega teamed up with daniel craig to launch hour vision blue , around which it donated a percent of sales from each watch to the cause .\ncharter aircraft for hockey and basketball are normally on commercial narrowbody aircraft or a privately owned jet . the dallas mavericks and dallas stars use the same boeing 767 that the texas rangers use for road games . most nba teams fly on either a commercial airlines charter aircraft or on a modified aircraft , usually operated by swift air or vision air . nhl tends to see more variety in the aircraft choices of teams . the florida panthers announced they would fly eastern airlines for this year , and eastern modified their livery to have the panthers logo on the livery\u2019s tail and title on a boeing 737 ( n278ea ) .\nvision also tried a north las vegas - based scheduled operation a while back . i remember carlsbad , ca and mesa , az as destinations , there might have been others . this also used the do328 .\nomg corey & cem sam , u shld both call or channel bob in . he\u2019s th person to contact concerning problems or better yet compliments for vision . laughingoutloud literally ! ! ! ! wait for it\u2026 . .\nthen , on april 1 , vision will add more new routes to vps from chattanooga in tennessee ; asheville in north carolina ; columbia , south carolina ; shreveport in louisiana ; and orlando sanford international airport in florida .\nit ' s time for another installment in our occasional series exploring new airlines you ' ve likely never heard of . this time , let ' s shine the spotlight on tailwind , an airline with big . . .\nworld vision joins the children and families of southern taiwan in thanking the investors trust assurance spc ( ita ) for its generous grant of $ 30 , 500 to help in emergency assistance and recovery efforts following typhoon morakot . the storm devastated communities and even completely destroyed some , making them uninhabitable . ita\u2019s partnership with world vision allowed them to come alongside thousands of typhoon survivors , bringing vital help , and , more importantly , hope . read more\nhours later , she and the others were whisked to la guardia airport and flown aboard a chartered vision airlines jet to vienna . within minutes of each other , about 11 : 15 a . m . local time , first the russian plane and then the american plane landed . the prisoners switched planes and the russian jet took off at 12 : 38 p . m . the american plane was in the air less than 10 minutes later .\nin january 2013 , southwest unveiled a new corporate vision and purpose , intended to motivate an internal audience of employees to raise their game . now , let\u2019s face it . nearly every company seems to have a \u201cvision\u201d statement , which , in most cases , is largely forgotten soon after it\u2019s rolled out . southwest doesn ' t want that to happen , so it\u2019s using the power of storytelling to make sure each one of its 46 , 000 employees pursues the vision each and every day . southwest is doing so by rallying employees around a common purpose . let me explain because the southwest model offers a valuable lesson for any company seeking to motivate and engage its employees .\nwe want to make sure all of our destin web design and fort walton beach video production clients as well as personal friends and family are aware of the incredible hub that the fort walton beach ( vps ) airport is becoming . today , vision airlines is announcing 18 new destinations going to and from the northwest florida regional airport ( vps ) . all flights are under $ 99 each way . take a look at what they are according to urltoken :\nas the airline voted europe\u2019s best airline , turkish airlines continues to earn awards with its services . view all the awards we have won in many areas , such as business class , lounge , travel sets , operations and catering .\nthe sponsorship builds on a handful of supplier deals over the past four years including manchester united ( 2015 ) , turkish airlines euroleague ( 2014 ) , national lacrosse league ( 2013 ) and the national football league ( 2012 ) .\nalso , he says , \u201cthe other thing you can count on from us is that we will add other destinations from that [ vps - centered ] footprint , \u201d where it makes sense . a likely new destination to be served from vps will be las vegas , where vision airlines began life as an aerial - sightseeing operator and where it now operates scheduled services to destinations in the grand canyon area as well as sightseeing flights , with dornier 228s and 328s .\na jet chartered by the u . s . government delivered the ten men and women who thursday admitted in court they were russian agents and were expelled from the country . the u . s . jet parked next to a russian government plane , which carried four people who had been convicted of spying for the west . they are on a vision airlines plane en route to dulles airport in washington , dc . the flight is scheduled to land shortly after 6pm est .\nafter being acquired on 2005 by esas holding a . s . owned by sevket sabanci and his family , pegasus started scheduled domestic flights in november of the same year and became the 4th top among the scheduled airlines operating in turkey .\npegasus airlines belongs to esas holding , which was established in 2000 as a venture capital company . the chairman of esas holding is \u015fevket sabanc\u0131 . esas holding has an outstanding track record thanks to its young and innovative approach to business .\nour commercials have been one of the factors behind turkish airlines becoming the best airline in the skies . browse the commercials we have produced for campaigns , featuring famous celebrities , and enjoy the nostalgia of our commercials from past to present .\nhaters and jealousy . not much more than that . i am curious however , how many of these negative comments will become positive when we prove them wrong . i doubt a single one ( takes a man to stand up for what he says ) and the original blog author most likely will never revisit the subject with an apology to vision airlines . for the record , we do fly the dornier 328 jet version , and our customer service number is appropriate for such .\nand just to make a point about how ridiculous you sound , think about your statement . who are they supposedly hiding airplanes from ? the faa ? the public ? do you think nobody would see that giant vision on the tail ? dumaz\nsertac haybat is a member of the board of directors at pegasus hava tasimaciligi a . s since 18 march 2016 . serta\u00e7 haybat began his work life at bursa airlines in 1979 as maintenance manager in airlines sector . he held office as a member of engineering team between 1982 and 1987 , as strategic planning and investments manager , marketing director and sales director for singapore , malaysia and indonesia between 1989 and 1993 , and as an executive board member responsible for financial and corporate planning at turkish airlines between 1997 and 2003 . moreover , he also served as a member of board of directors at sunexpress company and general manager and member of board of directors at pegasus hava tasimaciligi a . s between 2005 and 18 march 2016 .\nvision was a very nice place to work the people are great . the business itself was so great . kind of unorganized . some days were more hectic then others . but overall not a bad place to work and makes some good friends .\ni don\u2019t see the correlation at all . aca flew for united , didn\u2019t like the contract and went out on its own with all those airplanes . vision is doing any such thing . it\u2019s just a new line of business that it\u2019s introducing .\nvision had served three destinations - gulfport , orlando , and st . petersburg in the united states , and had formerly flown scheduled passenger service to a number of other u . s . cities as well as to freeport , bahamas in the past .\nthe airlines have provided planes for relief agencies responding to events as varied as the tsunami in southeast asia , which struck just after christmas 2004 . similar flights also assisted the relief effort following hurricane katrina and the earthquake in pakistan , both in 2005 .\nanyone can be another allegiant , but i have my doubts when there isn\u2019t a single focus . yes , allegiant started as something else , but now it has its model down to a science . vision seems to be trying to do a lot of different things .\ndeeply - touched by the tragedy unleashed upon taiwan by typhoon morakot , investors trust assurance spc ( \u201cinvestors trust\u201d ) is helping affected families by donating nt $ 1 , 000 , 000 to support the crisis relief programs of aid organization world vision . . . read more\nthat might be true , at least as regards u . s . - based carriers . on march 25 , vision airlines will begin services to vps ( which serves the florida resort destinations of destin and fort walton beach ) from atlanta , macon and savannah in georgia ; baton rouge in louisiana ; greenville / spartanburg in south carolina ; little rock in arkansas ; knoxville in tennessee ; birmingham and huntsville in alabama ; punta gorda / fort myers and st . petersburg / clearwater international airport ( pie ) in florida ; and louisville in kentucky .\nunited airlines : the airline will give up to three million bonus miles to mileageplus members who donate to disaster relief organizations such as the red cross or americares . united ( ual ) will also match the first $ 200 , 000 raised in donations on its crowdfunding campaign .\n. . . the carrier expects to announce a \u201cfairly significant\u201d growth plan that will add up to a dozen new cities , with various point - to - point routes among them . vision does not plan to operate a hub - and - spoke operation focused on connecting passengers .\nat turkish airlines , we continue to enhance our value and be the most dependable company for our customers in the skies . the journey that we began 81 years ago , with just five aircraft , is still moving forward , but now with 265 aircraft and over 300 destinations .\nalaska airlines and virgin america along with their regional partners , fly 40 million customers a year to 118 destinations with an average of 1 , 200 daily flights across the united states and to mexico , canada , costa rica and cuba . with alaska and alaska global partners , customers can earn and redeem miles on flights to more than 900 destinations worldwide . learn more about alaska ' s award - winning service and unmatched reliability at urltoken and urltoken . alaska airlines , virgin america and horizon air are subsidiaries of alaska air group ( nyse : alk ) .\namerican football liveries are slowly in decline over recent years . us airways was the team sponsor of their hub cities\u2019 teams ( pittsburgh steelers , carolina panthers , philadelphia eagles , and arizona cardinals ) , and even painted one airbus a319 in each team\u2019s colors . however , with the merger of us airways into american airlines , the team airplanes will not survive the repaint and most have been painted into american airlines standard livery now . airtran airways also had a few special nfl liveries , with the indianapolis colts , atlanta falcons , and baltimore ravens appearing on boeing 717s .\nhow in the world can you guys call youself an airline when you don\u2019t have a plane to carry your passengers back to columbus . the cranky lady at the desk started to get huffy with me when i tried to check in and announced that vision had to \u2018rent\u2019 an airplane to get their passengers back . in order to be on time for the original departure , i had a $ 60 cab ride to get to the airlines on time . now i\u2019m stuck . i\u2019m in north myrtle beach and going back to the hotel is not an optio . their web site\nsouthwest airlines has been operating for 43 years . remarkably , after 40 consecutive years of profitably , they never rest on their laurels . like all true customer service champs , southwest executives and employees are always striving to improve their service , culture , and to create even more loyal customers .\nand virgin america flights . members of alaska mileage plan enjoy some of the most generous benefits in the industry including complimentary upgrades , award travel starting at 5 , 000 miles one - way ( plus taxes and fees ) and a faster path to elite status compared to other airlines . with\nvision\u2019s published fares are simple , he says : they include everything but government - levied fees and charges for checked bags . the airline sells a certain number of seats at the lowest advertised price and when these are sold out , it sells a certain number at the next - highest price \u2013 and so on . even vision\u2019s checked - bag fees are low : the first checked bag costs $ 15 if paid for at the time of booking , and the second bag $ 20 . the fee goes up by $ 10 per bag if the fee is paid at the airport .\nairlines and sports might not be the most important pairing in the world , but it sure does provide variety to a local airport . this is especially true during the fall when most sports are either in the start of their season or in the postseason . the reality is that airlines keep teams both on time and in the game with charter and commercial flights helping teams and their fans arrive at their destination on time . however , not all sports are created equal . let\u2019s dive into the special liveries , charters , and aircraft that each league might bring to a town near you .\nsorry \u201cgirl\u201d , my feelings are far from hurt . what is bugging me is that people seem to forget that many of the airlines , ( major as you put it ) , started out somewhere . your ignorance of the fact that many of these are failing is astounding . this small airline has grown at a rate greater than these \u201cmajors\u201d and has real sustainability . they have a sound record and contrary to the opinions of the many uninformed you read on the internet , this company will succeed . just do vision a favor , don\u2019t apply when your butt is on the unemployment line because the\ndo a google search for vision airlines and you\u2019ll get a long list of pending legal actions being taken against them . as a former employee , i have been tempted to ( and have good reason to ) sue them myself , but i know i would never see a dime . they don\u2019t pay their bills , and i\u2019ve never worked with a more corrupt group of people . the vast majority of their money comes from \u201cclassified\u201d government contracts . i don\u2019t know if any of it is actually classified , or if they just told us all that to keep it quiet , and free from oversight .\n, alaska airlines ' vice president of marketing .\nwhile the virgin america name is beloved to many , we concluded that to be successful on the west coast we had to do so under one name - for consistency and efficiency , and to allow us to continue to deliver low fares .\ni don\u2019t know anything about who backs vision , but since the company has been around so long , the expansion could simply be funded internally through cash generation . i just don\u2019t know , though i suppose this would have to be reported to the feds . might be time to go take a look .\nwell , it looks like we can stick a fork in vision as they\u2019re done . website doesn\u2019t even work . as cf pointed out , it was a bad biz plan from the outset . i wouldn\u2019t disagree with renee\u2019s points about the extreme difficulties of the industry , but the fact remains that success can be had with the right plan and execution . fwiw , i flew one roundtrip on vision sfb - sdf , and it was a pleasant experience at a great price . i should have known that the airline couldn\u2019t make it when i saw it had some young , attractive flight attendants . never forget takeoff\nin order to accomplish its vision , southwest needs every one of its executives , pilots , and employees to work together for a common purpose . a paycheck is usually enough to get most people to work on time , but only an inspiring purpose beyond a paycheck will encourage people to go the extra mile . according to southwest ceo gary kelly , \u201csouthwest is a great place to work and brings the greatest joy because we have such meaningful purpose . \u201d a purpose should answer the question , \u201cwhy do we exist ? \u201d at the same time southwest revealed its new \u2018vision , \u2019 it also announced the following purpose :\nby jimmy ? sun , 08 / 26 / 2012 12 : 18 am1 out of 5 search airfaresflight route cleveland cle \u2013 myrtle beach myr\u00bb read other reviews on cleveland - myrtle beach route review in june , we booked two round trip flights on vision air from cleveland to myrtle beach . we did this on line through expedia and paid with a credit card . about three weeks ago vision left us a message on our answering machine saying that the flights had been cancelled . sometimes , the answering machine inadvertanly erases messages due to thunder storms . if this would have happened , in september , we would have been at the\noh , how i love an atl - related cranky post ! as you mentioned , vision has been running atl - gpt casino charters for a couple of years now . i had a similar \u201cwho the * * * * \u2026\u201d moment once when i saw a red - belly 737 departing over my head at atl . vision has moved their corporate hq to suburban atlanta . this was quoted in a recent usa today article\u2026 \u201cmeers says the company picked the route because it\u2019s a high - fare route on which consumers are clamoring for a lower - fare option . \u201cas a native of louisville , i can tell you how expensive it is to get to\nwestjet ' s flight left from toronto on jan . 19 , a collaboration with world vision , a christian relief agency that has been working in haiti for 30 years and has a staff of more than 800 in the country . westjet has also been making cargo space available to other aid agencies on scheduled flights to miami .\nhe said everyone , from the airlines to the airport authorities , are\nreally committed to just working together , leaving aside some of those business things , at least in the short - term , and doing the right thing and getting the relief that we can out of the abundance we have here ,\nhe said ."]}
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[ * ]\njm polak , sn sullivan , sr bloom , amj buchan , p facer , mr brown , . . .\nbunker hill & sullivan mining & concentrating co . v . polak , 7 f . 2d 583 ( 9th cir . 1925 )\nbunker hill & sullivan mining & concentrating co . v . polak , 7 f . 2d 583 ( 9th cir . 1925 ) : : justia\ndavid and janet polak foundation 501 silverside rd . , ste . 123 wilmington , de 19809\nwith polak & sullivan , architects , new haven , 1953 - 1963 . private practice architecture hamden , connecticut , since 1963 . visiting critic department architecture yale university , 1970 - 1981 .\nleafs lunch co - host patrick o ' sullivan joins the scott macarthur show to discuss his opinion on the two - game suspension handed down by the league to roman polak earlier this afternoon .\nl fernandes , s sullivan , ig mcfarlane , bm wojcicka , tw warnes , . . .\nsn sullivan , e tustanoff , dn slaughter , al linton , rm lindsay , . . .\npatrick o ' sullivan on twitter :\npolak will get a deal with the leafs . they need him as it showed the last quarter of the year . too soft around the net otherwise .\njewish causes : the polak family has actively supported israel for decades . polak has held several leadership positions for the american technion society and established the david and janet polak center for cancer research and vascular biology at technion . they\u2019ve also been strongly involved with ben gurion university , the recipient of a $ 1 . 5 million gift to underwrite bgu\u2019s cyber security malware analysis laboratory .\nr duarte , s huraib , r said , a abdel - khadir , s sullivan , a chaballout , . . .\noverview : david polak and his wife janet move their philanthropy through the david and janet polak foundation , established earlier in the decade . the polaks are major bankrollers of american technion society , which supports the technion \u2013 israel institute of technology in haifa , israel . besides jewish causes , other interests include policy .\n7 . the gurnicks conceded in the superior court that the first mortgage had not required o ' sullivan to insure the property .\ncheng s 1 , enserro d 2 , xanthakis v 3 , sullivan lm 2 , murabito jm 4 , benjamin ej 5 , polak jf 6 , o ' donnell cj 7 , wolf pa 8 , o ' connor gt 9 , keaney jf 10 , vasan rs 11 .\nbackground : david polak graduated from mit , and holds an m . s . from rensselaer polytechnic institute and an mba from ucla\u2019s graduate school of management . he went on to found nwq investment management company .\npolak will get a deal with the leafs . they need him as it showed the last quarter of the year . too soft around the net otherwise .\non september 24 , 2009 , navigant credit union ( navigant ) entered into a \u201crevolving credit loan\u201d for $ 500 , 000 with patriot site of ri , inc . ( patriot site ) , an entity owned by o ' sullivan . o ' sullivan then granted a second mortgage to navigant for the property located at 39 pearl avenue ( being one of the lots which o ' sullivan had purchased from the conleys ) 3 in order to secure the loan to patriot site ( the second mortgage or the navigant mortgage ) . 4 the navigant mortgage included a provision that required o ' sullivan to insure the mortgaged property against loss or damage to the buildings and other improvements to the land by fire or other risks of the kind commonly insured against \u201cby prudent owners or lessees of buildings or improvements in the locality . \u201d pursuant to the insurance requirement in the navigant mortgage , o ' sullivan obtained insurance for the property at 39 pearl avenue from rjjra . the insurance policy listed o ' sullivan as the insured and navigant as the mortgagee and loss payee .\npresent : suttell , c . j . , goldberg , flaherty , robinson , and indeglia , jj . patrick t . conley , esq . , for defendants . michael j . polak , esq . , for navigant .\n1 . the four lots of land purchased by o ' sullivan are listed as lot nos . 788 , 789 , 790 , and 791 of assessor ' s plat no . 5 in the north providence land records .\nconnor tj , starr n , o\u2019sullivan jb , harkin a . induction of indolamine 2 , 3 - dioxygenase and kynurenine 3 - monooxygenase in rat brain following a systemic inflammatory challenge : a role for ifn - gamma ?\nlooking forward : expect the polak family\u2019s steady giving to continue , with a particular eye towards jewish causes . as the polaks\u2019 son , jeff , foundation president and executive director , puts it , \u201cwe want to help israel become more economically independent and secure . \u201d\nmolendijk ml , spinhoven p , polak m , bus ba , penninx bw , elzinga bm . serum bdnf concentrations as peripheral manifestations of depression : evidence from a systematic review and meta - analyses on 179 associations ( n = 9484 )\nthe couple , via their foundation , have supported jewish free loan association , where the family established the david and janet polak foundation emergency loan program ; simon wiesenthal center ; jewish federation council of greater los angeles ; israel cancer research fund ; friends of the israel defense forces ; and jewish big brothers and big sisters association of los angeles .\n) . causes and consequences of low self - esteem in children and adolescents . in\nthe material facts in this case are largely undisputed . on june 8 , 2006 , kevin o ' sullivan borrowed the sum of $ 221 , 000 from patrick t . conley and gail c . conley in order to purchase four lots of land located on pearl avenue in north providence . 1 o ' sullivan secured the note to the conleys with a mortgage on the pearl avenue properties . 2 thereafter , on june 1 , 2009 , the conleys assigned the promissory note and mortgage for these properties to stanley gurnick ( the first mortgage or the gurnick mortgage ) .\neducation & youth : the couple has supported polak\u2019s alma mater mit , including its hillel birthright extension program ; vista del mar child and family services ; university of southern california ; and young america ' s foundation , a conservative youth organization . much like their support of conservative policy , the family digs into similar issues on a youth level .\n3 . the 39 pearl avenue property is lot no . 788 . the other three lots purchased by o ' sullivan are not directly involved in the instant action . accordingly , any references to the property refer to the 39 pearl avenue property .\nwe take pride in highlighting the crisp and inspiring stories of our panelists , and the insightful and practical advice and recruit panelists who will perpetuate our tradition and our brand . for more information about our past speakers and notes from past events , please refer to our blog at urltoken .\nour mission : to honor and preserve new haven ' s architectural heritage \u2013 historic buildings and neighborhoods \u2013 through advocacy , education , and collaboration .\nplease send a 100 - word bio and photo for inclusion on the web site and on the invitations .\nnikisch g , math\u00e9 aa . csf monoamine metabolites and neuropeptides in depressed patients before and after electroconvulsive therapy .\nevery senior leader has had their share of obstacles and challenges \u2013 whether it\u2019s in completing a project , managing an employee , establishing a partnership , and , of course , leveling up within an organization . this month\u2019s panel will feature advice and insights for leaning in , in collaboration with trusted others and leveling up in skill set and experience which result in roles and titles which bring more impact and a larger and longer ripple effect .\nwe can\u2019t say that anybody has that magic formula , but we invite you to commiserate with our speakers and other attendees , to learn how technology and strategies can help lighten the load , and to re - frame our perspective about the balance and to redefine our own expectations for ourselves and others and our definition for success .\nbetter . more . faster . that seems to be the mantra as global technology and market mega trends are fostering fluidity within and across companies , across locations , and across roles and industries . our panelists will share their personal career navigation stories and share insights on 1 ) how they proactive manage their careers through many shifts in roles , industries and companies , 2 ) how to embrace market and technology and political challenges and convert them into opportunities , and most importantly , 3 ) how to maintain a north star focus on your values and the needs of a customer during a sea of change .\nsocieties and cultures have their own practices and attitudes toward literacy , and these may need to be considered by educators introducing and using extensive reading . issues include the selection of reading materials that match students ' cultural background .\ndeng zd , lisanby sh , peterchev av . controlling stimulation strength and focality in electroconvulsive therapy via current amplitude and electrode size and spacing : comparison with magnetic seizure therapy .\nthe empowered customer is discerning , demanding , informed and all - powerful . this month , we will share best practices on how tech companies are changing the way they do business to better anticipate and serve these customers and how they keeping in front of the curve and soliciting the input of marquis customers to shape product and service offerings and direction .\nchildhood sexual abuse and psychiatric disorder in young adulthood : i . prevalence of sexual abuse and factors associated with sexual abuse\nat the event , please join us for the first half hour of the meeting and actively participate in the \u2018movers and shakers speed networking\u2019 portion of the event , to help break the ice and increase the energy and networking experience for all .\nin any event , even if we were to consider the gurnicks ' contention that the first mortgage required o ' sullivan to insure the property because of the statutory mortgage covenants set forth in g . l . 1956 \u00a7 34\u201311\u201320 , this contention is incorrect as a matter of law . section 34\u201311\u201320 sets out the meaning of the mortgage covenants and states , in pertinent part , that :\nannie frier and fan\u00e7oise gibert ; alain gibert and jacques talbot ; alain and fran\u00e7oise gibert ; nelly faure - - brigitte de montclos ; pascal pi\u00e9ra ; alain gibert ; irina et dimitri gouzevitch ; jacques talbot - - alexandre kviatovski ; fran\u00e7oise gibert - - alain and fran\u00e7oise gibert - - alain and fran\u00e7oise gibert - - fran\u00e7oise gibert ; fran\u00e7oise gibert - - alain and fran\u00e7oise gibert - - alain and fran\u00e7oise gibert - - pascal pi\u00e9ra ; jacques talbot .\nthey say that millennials ( born 1980 - 1996 ) are more enthusiastic and tech - savvy , entrepreneurial and opportunistic , but they are also more likely to be unproductive and self - absorbed .\npayment for event admissions include : networking and light lunch ( or breakfast ) , panel discussion , and follow - up notes .\nextensive reading has been discussed and studied in terms of its impact on such variables as attitude toward reading and motivation to read .\nwith a more diverse and distributed workforce , it has become increasingly more difficult to create bonding experiences for teams , to help teams collaborate on goals , and to celebrate achievements . this month , you will hear inspirational stories of how teams have overcome all odds and succeeded under extreme circumstances , best practices on how to engage tools and processes to serve a diverse team\u2019s needs , as well as advice on how to build and retain a stellar team , and give them the resources and the fortitude to persevere and succeed .\nthey say that gen x ( born 1963 - 1980 ) have better managerial skills and are better at revenue generation and problem solving , but they are less cost - effective and have less \u2018presence\u2019 .\nfull text views reflects the number of pdf downloads , pdfs sent to google drive , dropbox and kindle and html full text views .\npolicy : the polaks have supported washington institute for near east policy , ayn rand institute , and middle east media and research institute .\nhosokawa t , momose t , kasai k . brain glucose metabolism difference between bipolar and unipolar mood disorders in depressed and euthymic states .\na collaboration between the cca and the daniel langlois foundation for art , science , and technology , devices of design was initiated in response to the increasingly widespread use of digital media and software technologies in architectural design and construction . a colloquium and a subsequent roundtable discussion address both the consequences that this shift implies for ( . . . )\nour panel will represent an exec and an millennial from three different companies , sharing their in - the - trenches knowledge about understanding about 1 ) how differing communication styles can lead to miscommunications and misunderstandings 2 ) how the myths and stereotypes we have of others in other generations may hamper our assessment of others and how we are perceived by others , as well as well as 3 ) how the inclinations and leanings of each generation impact the way they think and communicate and act .\ndescription : a collaboration between the cca and the daniel langlois foundation for art , science , and technology , devices of design was initiated in response to the increasingly widespread use of digital media and software technologies in architectural design and construction . a colloquium and a subsequent roundtable discussion address both the consequences that this shift implies for ( . . . )\nprovide a video or audio recording of the event , for access to internal and external staff during and following the event ( optional ) .\nour panel will share their in - the - trenches knowledge about understanding about 1 ) how differing communication styles can lead to miscommunications and misunderstandings 2 ) how the myths and stereotypes we have of others in other generations may hamper our assessment of others and how we are perceived by others , as well as well as 3 ) how the inclinations and leanings of each generation impact the way they think and communicate and act .\nthe cross - motions for summary judgment came before the superior court for hearing on january 29 , 2013 . the hearing justice issued a bench decision on that day , holding that navigant was entitled to the insurance proceeds because the funds were personal property under the insurance contract and navigant had required o ' sullivan to name it as a loss payee under that contract . consequently , the hearing justice granted navigant ' s motion for summary judgment and denied the gurnicks ' . final judgment in favor of navigant entered on february 21 , 2013 .\ncollaboratively and transparently . come hear what some of those exceptional women leaders will share about negotiating best - practices and find out how to get more that\u2019s due to you \u2013 at work , in relationships and in life .\ndepartments of histochemistry and medicine , royal postgraduate medical school , london w12 . uk and laboratories for neuroendocrinology , the salk institute , san diego , california\nlos angeles community : the couple is based in the los angeles area , an important site of giving . the polaks gave a seven - figure gift to cedars - sinai medical center to create the david and janet polak foundation stem cell core laboratory at the board of governors regenerative medicine institute , with which the family recently became involved . other grantees have included museum associates , los angeles philharmonic society , helping hand of los angeles , and the maple counseling center ( tmcc ) , which \u201cprovides low fee counseling to people in los angeles on an outpatient basis . \u201d\nat some time thereafter , o ' sullivan defaulted on his promissory note to gurnick . consequently , gurnick instituted foreclosure proceedings on the first mortgage . phoenix\u2013gurnick , rigp ( phoenix\u2013gurnick ) , a partnership owned primarily by stanley gurnick and created for the purpose of taking possession of the mortgaged properties on pearl avenue , purchased the pearl avenue properties , including the property located at 39 pearl avenue , for the sum of $ 330 , 000 at the foreclosure sale on april 21 , 2011 .\nthey say the boomers ( born before 1963 ) are more productive and hardworking team players , but they are also less adaptive and less collaborative in general .\nit has therefore become increasingly more important to manage up through your management chain , manage sideways through and with people , manage downstream to all the people and teams you work with , and most importantly to manage yourself , focusing on delivering stellar short - term and long - term results . this month\u2019s panel will share their ideas , advice and best practices for the new way we manage .\nwomen tech leaders are challenged by the corporate and business pressures of high - stress , high - impact positions , while still juggling the personal demands of life and family , and squeezing in time for themselves . leadership roles in tech companies actually make it * more * difficult for women leaders , as the pace of progress and development typically take more time , resources and energy to manage .\nkeane , lisa and loades , maria 2017 . review : low self - esteem and internalizing disorders in young people - a systematic review . child and adolescent mental health , vol . 22 , issue . 1 , p . 4 .\nhover over the profile pic and click the following button to unfollow any account .\n) . the nature and function of self - esteem : sociometer theory . in\nthe * metoo and other women\u2019s movements before it have broken new ground for women at all levels of the workplace . much progress will continue to be made with the groundswell of enthusiastic , passionate and powerful women now fully outraged and engaged .\npanelist charu madan , head of business development and partnerships , datatorrent , inc .\nswartz cm . a mechanism of seizure induction by electricity and its clinical implications .\nthe internet and other digital technologies offer alternatives to both paper - sourced reading material and standard classroom practice . these works report the use of electronic reading materials , and explore such topics as materials selection , effective use , and particular problems unique to online reading . there are also works on classroom practice , where students use the internet and other electronic tools for such purposes as sharing their responses with others .\nas more boomers ( gen x ) work past retirement age , bringing their decades of leadership , technical and management experience , and tech - savvy millennials ( gen y ) continue to graduate and enter the workforce , the stark differences in the values , communication styles and work habits of each generation are becoming increasingly more pronounced .\nin 26 r . c . l . 764 , it is said :\nthere is a class of cases in which the defendants are jointly and severally liable , although they are several and not joint tort - feasors , as where there is no concert of action or unity of purpose , but the acts are concurrent as to place and time , and unite in setting in operation a single destructive and dangerous force which produces the injury . * * * if their acts are separate and distinct as to place and time , but culminate in producing a public nuisance , which injures the person or property of another , they are jointly and severally liable .\npolyakova m , schroeter ml , elzinga bm , holiga s , schoenknecht p , de kloet er , et al . brain - derived neurotrophic factor and antidepressive effect of electroconvulsive therapy : systematic review and meta - analyses of the preclinical and clinical literature .\nmasselink , m . van roekel , e . and oldehinkel , a . j . 2018 . self - esteem in early adolescence as predictor of depressive symptoms in late adolescence and early adulthood : the mediating role of motivational and social factors . journal of youth and adolescence , vol . 47 , issue . 5 , p . 932 .\nsuccessful women and men create their own rules , their own brand \u2013 their own personal way of making things happen . most of the time , they learn to play within the rules first , and then make their own rules . whether they play within the rules , or make up their own rules , but the results speak for themselves . hear how and why they broke the rules and learn how breaking the rules and even changing the system has made a difference for these leaders and all they touch .\nunlike most works in this bibliography which are concerned with extensive reading by young adults and adults , these works are studies and descriptions of extensive reading programs with younger learners .\nzeigler - hill , virgil dahlen , eric r . and madson , michael b . 2017 . self - esteem and alcohol use : implications for aggressive behavior . international journal of mental health and addiction , vol . 15 , issue . 5 , p . 1103 .\nbradley samuels presents recent situ research work and the role that research plays within the larger practice of situ as a whole . a series of case studies will be presented which explore an expanded role for architectural and spatial practice across a range of fields\u2014from human rights and public policy to earth science and workspace design . situ research\u2019s past work ( . . . )\nhe said , she said , we said , they didn\u2019t say . . . some people duck and cover when emotions run high and stories are confusing . but conflict is a part of life , part of management . our panel this month will share some best practices for staying calm and centered and managing emotions and communications so that the stories are clear so that parties can align on next steps . . . or at least agree to disagree !\n1 yr . 1 mill . bottom pair guy that can kill penalties and move bodies .\nc / o henry j . lyons and partners architects 51 - 54 pearse street dublin 2\npanelist charlotte falla , vice president and general counsel , samsung research america , inc . ,\ndescription : bradley samuels presents recent situ research work and the role that research plays within the larger practice of situ as a whole . a series of case studies will be presented which explore an expanded role for architectural and spatial practice across a range of fields\u2014from human rights and public policy to earth science and workspace design . situ research\u2019s past work ( . . . )\neveryone says that women are bad negotiators , with a few exceptions . but some women have their own way and style to secure win - win results collaboratively and transparently . come hear what some of those exceptional women leaders will share about negotiating best - practices and find out how to get more that\u2019s due to you \u2013 at work , in relationships and in life .\nda silva hasse , cristina and paradiso , \u00e2ngela carina 2017 . psychosocial well - being of children and adolescents in latin america . vol . 16 , issue . , p . 319 .\nlin , wen - hsu and yi , chin - chun 2017 . the effect of family cohesion and life satisfaction during adolescence on later adolescent outcomes . youth & society , p . 0044118x1770486 .\nfeel free to promote the event to your network , and send out follow - up notes following the event , with credit to fountainblue , the other speakers and the when she speaks series .\nphilanthropy\u2019s fixing up parks and public spaces . how do we know it ' s helping communities ?\ndong j , min s , wei k , li p , cao j , li y . effects of electroconvulsive therapy and propofol on spatial memory and glutamatergic system in hippocampus of depressed rats .\narturo ortiz struck describes the boundaries of formal and legal building in the context of mexico : \u201cin order to build a critical view of the production of space and architecture in this environment , we should start from two fundamental premises . the first considers that spaces reflect who we are , and they express our cultural ways and how we unfold in everyday life . the ( . . . )\nyou can search for everything here\u2014our exhibitions and events , our archives , the library and bookstore , the articles we publish . if you get lost , you can email us at publications @ urltoken .\npromote the event to your internal staff and collect the names and e - mails of attendees . we \u200bare happy to provide you a no - cost registration link for your staff\u200b if you\u2019re interested\u200b ;\n6 . rijra named the following interested parties in 39 pearl avenue in its complaint : the conleys , pursuant to a mortgage on the property ; navigant , also pursuant to a mortgage on the property ; stanley gurnick , pursuant to a mortgage ; phoenix\u2013gurnick , pursuant to a mortgage ; monica donovan , pursuant to a mortgage ; bryan nordan and darlene jutras , pursuant to an execution levied by them on the property ; and the rhode island department of environmental management ( ridem ) , pursuant to a notice of violation on the property . o ' sullivan and monica donovan were defaulted in this action for failure to file an answer . bryan nordan and darlene jutras did not contest the cross - motions for summary judgment or file a notice of appeal from the summary judgment which entered in regard to all parties in the case . ridem was voluntarily dismissed from the case in a stipulation filed with this court on may 8 , 2013 .\nlandstedt , evelina brydsten , anna hammarstr\u00f6m , anne virtanen , pekka and almquist , ylva b . 2016 . the role of social position and depressive symptoms in adolescence for life - course trajectories of education and work : a cohort study . bmc public health , vol . 16 , issue . 1 ,\naddress correspondence and reprint requests to : joseph m . boden , christchurch health and development study , christchurch school of medicine and health sciences , university of otago , p . o . box 4345 , christchurch , new zealand ; e - mail : joseph . boden @ otago . ac . nz .\ndescription : arturo ortiz struck describes the boundaries of formal and legal building in the context of mexico : \u201cin order to build a critical view of the production of space and architecture in this environment , we should start from two fundamental premises . the first considers that spaces reflect who we are , and they express our cultural ways and how we unfold in everyday life . the ( . . . )\nthe way you think , the way you communicate , the way you act , tells others a lot about you . you don\u2019t have to be an executive to own a brand , but no matter where you are personally and professionally , you do have to think about how you\u2019re coming across , how you can show up to be a better you , especially at a time when brand so matters and word so quickly spreads ! our panelists will share their stories on what their brand is , how their came to envision and create their brand , how social media and other technologies and trends today make it more important for everyone to own and manage their brand , how your brand impacts the way you are perceived and what to do about it , as well as how to integrate personal and professional brand .\nbarendregt , charlotte s . van der laan , andr\u00e9 m . bongers , ilja l . and van nieuwenhuizen , chijs 2016 . longitudinal relation between general well - being and self - esteem . international journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology , vol . 60 , issue . 16 , p . 1836 .\nelites supporting elites .\nwhat ' s wrong ( and right ) with foundation support of journalism\nclark - raymond a , halaris a . vegf and depression : a comprehensive assessment of clinical data .\nthese works present options and suggestions , sometimes including bibliographies , for assembling collections of books and other materials suitable for extensive reading . two subgroups included here are works concerned with language learner literature ( books written or adapted for l2 learners , also called graded readers ) and works about student - made reading materials .\nnational heart , lung , and blood institute ' s framingham heart study , framingham , ma , usa center for population studies , national heart , lung , and blood institute , bethesda , md , usa .\nin our fast - paced , global world , both men and women leaders are faced with the need to communicate clearly and rapidly to teams in all corners of the globe , driving aligned , tangible and measurable results . gender , cultural , generational and other factors affect how well any exec can perform . our panel will discuss best practices on cross - cultural communication , suggest tips for enlarging your view - of - the - world , and strengthen your capacity to embrace with people extremely unlike you to maximize business results .\nassociation of exhaled carbon monoxide with subclinical cardiovascular disease and their conjoint impact on the incidence of cardiovascular outcomes .\nthe clinical estimation of liver size : a comparison of techniques and an analysis of the source of error .\ncognitive approach to depression and suicidal thinking in psychosis . 2 . testing the validity of a social ranking model\ndelivering personalized solutions to discerning customers real - time will continue to differentiate companies . this month\u2019s panel will feature how ai , bigdata , machine learning , iot , data science , and containers are leveraged in specific scenarios to deliver customized solutions and technologies to customers and partners . see full invitation , including bios at urltoken .\nin silicon valley events are interactive panel discussions on relevant leadership and innovation topics of interest to our community .\nevents are interactive panel discussions on relevant leadership and innovation topics of interest to our sf / eb community .\nthese works matters concerned with reading speed , its correlation to other abilities , improving and measuring reading speed .\nbulanda , jeffrey and byro johnson , trisha 2016 . a trauma - informed model for empowerment programs targeting vulnerable youth . child and adolescent social work journal , vol . 33 , issue . 4 , p . 303 .\nleadership happens from any and every chair . this month , we are profiling influential leaders who look forward to sharing their stories and advice on how to better influence others , who helps them better influence others , why they influence others , what they need to know in order to better influence others and how to engage larger networks of stakeholders so that all win , and how to make more impact , no matter what your position is .\nnational heart , lung , and blood institute ' s framingham heart study , framingham , ma , usa division of cardiovascular medicine , brigham and women ' s hospital , boston , ma , usa scheng3 @ partners . org .\n\u2014 at least one week for primary sources ( prints and drawings , photographs , archival documents , etc . )\nnumerous psychological , psychoanalytical and biological theories have been put forward as an endeavor to explain the therapeutic effect of ect . biological theories proposed , can broadly be classified into neurophysiological , neuro - biochemical , and neuroplasticity theories depending upon the effect of ecs on various aspects ( functional , compositional and structural ) of brain as well as underlying neuronal and glial tissues . this review aimed at understanding the developments in biological models explaining mechanisms of action of ect .\nschmidt hd , shelton rc , duman rs . functional biomarkers of depression : diagnosis , treatment , and pathophysiology .\nthis lecture discusses a range of projects from anupama kundoo\u2019s practice , research , and teaching . in these distinct but complementary areas of her work , she attempts to build collective knowledge in collaboration with engineers , masons , craftsmen , infrastructure providers , residents , material suppliers , and all other stakeholders involved in constructing and occupying ( . . . )\none form of extensive reading is when teachers guide the whole class in reading the same book ( a class reader ) . work with class readers can support and complement individually - selected reading done by students outside the classroom , and can link reading with other areas of the language - learning curriculum , such as speaking , listening , and writing .\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 .\ndescription : this lecture discusses a range of projects from anupama kundoo\u2019s practice , research , and teaching . in these distinct but complementary areas of her work , she attempts to build collective knowledge in collaboration with engineers , masons , craftsmen , infrastructure providers , residents , material suppliers , and all other stakeholders involved in constructing and occupying ( . . . )\nturner ca , watson sj , akil h . fibroblast growth factor - 2 : an endogenous antidepressant and anxiolytic molecule ?\nwe would like to thank and acknowledge everyone involved in the production , management and execution for all past and upcoming when she speaks programs , plus all programs progressed since our launch event in may 2006 . whether you spoke on the panel , took care of all the on - site logistics , participated in the audience , sponsored the event or just promoted it to your colleagues , you\u2019re the reason we are successful , and we are in debt to all who help make this happen . below are program details for our upcoming events as well is pictures and notes from our past when she speaks events .\nare parks bad ? these quarantined bits of land and water speak to a confused desire for some kind of \u201cnature\u201d\u2014and they might be good for our health\u2014but do they also serve to excuse our continued bad behaviour ? parks are not innocent . city parks are real estate assets and urban \u201camenities\u201d created by planners , landscape architects , hydrological engineers , police ( . . . )\nsingh , rashmi and nayak , jogendra kumar 2016 . effect of family environment on adolescent compulsive buying : mediating role of self - esteem . asia pacific journal of marketing and logistics , vol . 28 , issue . 3 , p . 396 .\nbaldinger p , lotan a , frey r , kasper s , lerer b , lanzenberger r . neurotransmitters and electroconvulsive therapy .\njaumotte jd , zigmond mj . comparison of gdf5 and gdnf as neuroprotective factors for postnatal dopamine neurons in ventral mesencephalic cultures .\nthese works contain theories , discussions , and investigations into the role that extensive reading can play in improving l2 reading ability .\noffice politics is a reality for everyone , regardless of the size of your organization or your position and role . you can choose to engage or not , but either way , you\u2019re part of the game . this month , our panel of high tech leaders will share how they have achieved their leadership positions by successfully navigating office politics while remaining in alignment with their values and principles , amplifying the contributions of others ( men and women ) , and generously supporting high potentials on the leadership track .\nsilva , carla sofia and calheiros , maria manuela 2018 . stop yelling : interparental conflict and adolescents\u2019 self - representations as mediated by their perceived relationships with parents . journal of family issues , vol . 39 , issue . 7 , p . 2174 .\ndescription : are parks bad ? these quarantined bits of land and water speak to a confused desire for some kind of \u201cnature\u201d\u2014and they might be good for our health\u2014but do they also serve to excuse our continued bad behaviour ? parks are not innocent . city parks are real estate assets and urban \u201camenities\u201d created by planners , landscape architects , hydrological engineers , police ( . . . )\nwe respect your privacy . we welcome everyone to opt - in to our free weekly e - mail invitation list or our monthly free newsletter , and opt out at any time for any reason or for no reason . we only keep name and company information and e - mail address with permission and do not ask for any other details . we only track who attends which event for our personal records and so we can send out event follow - up notes to all attendees in blind copy . we provide reasonable diligence to ensure that no party gains access to your data , and would inform you within 72 hours should there ever be a data breach . under no circumstances will we ever sell your contact information to any party for any reason \u2013 ever .\nassociation of exhaled carbon monoxide with subclinical cardiovascular disease and their conjoint impact on the incidence of cardiovascular outcomes . - pubmed - ncbi\nozsoy s , olguner eker o , abdulrezzak u . the effects of antidepressants on neuropeptide y in patients with depression and anxiety .\nwe find no merit in the contention and no authority to sustain it . it asserts for the miner in idaho constitutional rights unknown to american constitutional law the right not only to a preference in the use of a stream , but the right to inflict unlimited injury upon property of those who have acquired vested rights as manufacturers or agriculturists . the constitutional provision , as we read it , gives preference to those engaged in mining , or milling connected with mining , only in their right to appropriate and use waters for the purposes of such mining and milling , and it can have no relation to the present controversy , for the plaintiff is not an appropriator of the water and makes no claim thereto , and his cause of action has no relation to any question of relative rights to water . there is no warrant for saying that the constitution confers the right to dump injurious and deleterious material into a stream .\nfacebook , twitter , linkedin ; blogs , web , e - mail . . . they are all tools for communicating your brand and your message ; they are empowering the customer revolution . done well , these customers can credibly tout your company\u2019s offerings , integrity expertise , value - add , and help to expand your network , clarify your position , advance your cause . but they can also deter from your message , distract from your objectives , and \u2013yikes - taint your corporate and personal brand . come hear our panel of experts share their advice on their social media strategy for themselves personally , as well as for their company , product and team .\nkautto m , kampman o , mononen n , lehtim\u00e4ki t , haraldsson s , koivisto pa , et al . serotonin transporter ( 5 - httlpr ) and norepinephrine transporter ( net ) gene polymorphisms : susceptibility and treatment response of electroconvulsive therapy in treatment resistant depression .\nwho served as principal of the school from 1924 to 1934 . the students ' efforts were not wasted . this was proved by their mastering such words as exchangeable , verbiage , and amenable in the contests when others failed , and by their walking off with the champion ' s cup five times in a period of seven years \ufdd3 in 1928 , 1930 , 1931 , 1932 , and 1934 .\nand st . peter ' s retained care of the state prison , which it would continue to do for a few years longer .\nsir isaac newton\u2019s view is that \u2018if i could see further than others , it was because i stood on the shoulders of giants\u2019 . this month , we will feature the stories of great women leaders who had great mentors , and are now great mentors for those around them . our panelists will share the ways that their mentors have impacted their thinking and development , how the mentor - mentee relationship has opened up new opportunities , thinking and energy , how companies can better foster mentorship relationships , and how mentoring others benefit all parties .\ntsankova nm , kumar a , nestler ej . histone modifications at gene promoter regions in rat hippocampus after acute and chronic electroconvulsive seizures .\na great deal of research has been performed pertaining to the neuroplastic effect of ect in patients with mdd . moreover , significant modulations in volume of brain substructures such as hippocampus , amygdala , anterior cingulate gyrus and medial and inferior temporal cortex have been reported with ect . 101 , 108 \u2013 110 ) however , the evidences regarding nature and extent of alterations as well as their correlation with response are contradicting .\nfrom 1925 until the middle of the 1930 ' s a series of annual spelling bees used to be sponsored by the hartford tines for the grammer school children of the hartford area . the students of st . peter ' s school labored long and hard over their spellers and dictionaries before each of these word matches , and they were tutored as well as directed in their efforts by rev . thomas l . greylish ,\ntoronto star baseball columnist richard griffin talks about the blue jays awful for half of the season and why j . a . happ was the jays lone all - star representative . richard talks about the struggles of marcus stroman , the future of john gibbons , and roberto osuna .\nthe church , since its erection , had undergone many alterations and additions , to such an extent that many of its original lines had been changed . in consideration of the general excellence of the interior design , no major alteration were no\n, made inside except for the enlargement of the choir gallery . a new austin organ was installed , and to support its greater size and weight new steel supports were installed , running to the church basement and resting on concrete footings under the basement floor . a new iron stairway to the choir loft was also installed .\ntsn sportscentre ' s & cfl expert derek taylor joined toronto today for his thoughts on the argos victory over the eskimos , and what stood out for him . as well if jeremiah masoli can keep up his current pace and keep johnny manziel on the sidelines for the ti - cats\nutami , muhana sofiati praptomojati , ardian wulan , dita lestari ari and fauziah , yunita 2018 . self - esteem , forgiveness , perception of family harmony , and subjective well - being in adolescents . international journal of research studies in psychology , vol . 7 , issue . 1 ,\nbut it\u2019s the men - who - open - doors who will help accelerate the pace of change for the women\u2019s movement . this month , we celebrate these types of men , and applaud their efforts to open doors to more women , and a merit - based workplace in general .\nfr . broderick took a pastor ' s pride in the success of st . peter ' s school . his visits were few and far between . he used to say that he did not like to spoil a good thing by interference ; and he had unlimited confidence in the ability of the sisters and priests in charge , to whom he was ever an inspiration\n( catholic transcript , august 14 , 1902 ) .\nstudies have demonstrated down - regulation of expressions of fgf - 2 transcripts in mdd , more so in untreated patients . researchers also proposed fgf - 2 to have an endogenous antidepressant and anxiolytic property and its increased expression to promote response to antidepressant therapies . 69 ) definite evidences for their role in mediating the effect of ect are lacking , and it has been speculated that increase in the expression might just be an unrelated compensatory response .\nbeneyto m , meador - woodruff jh . lamina - specific abnormalities of ampa receptor trafficking and signaling molecule transcripts in the prefrontal cortex in schizophrenia .\n\u201cthe mortgagor * * * covenants with the mortgagee * * * that insurance against loss by fire shall be kept and maintained on the buildings , if any , on the mortgaged premises in such office or offices as the mortgagee or his or her heirs , executors , administrators , or assigns shall approve , in a sum not less than the amount secured by the mortgage deed , or as otherwise provided herein , and that the policy or policies of such insurance shall be delivered to and held by the mortgagee and assigned and transferred , or made payable in case of loss , to the mortgagee or his or her heirs , executors , administrators or assigns , as collateral security hereto * * * . \u201d ( emphasis added . )\ncharles l . heitman , of sandpoint , idaho , and l . h . brown , of spokane , wash . , for defendant in error .\nin the final hour of today ' s show , scotty mac is joined by postmedia sports columnist steve simmons , and tsn raptors reporter josh lewenberg .\non appeal , the gurnicks contend that the hearing justice erred in holding that navigant was entitled to the insurance proceeds because navigant did not have title to the 39 pearl street property and because any interest that navigant had in the property was ended at the foreclosure sale . the gurnicks argue that , because they had title to the property pursuant to their first mortgage on it and then through the foreclosure sale , they are entitled to the insurance proceeds from the loss . in contrast , navigant asserts that insurance policies are contracts and that insurance is separate and distinct from the ownership of the insured property .\nsilverthorn , naida dubois , david l . lewis , kendra m . reed , amanda bavarian , niloofar day , joseph ji , peter acock , alan c . vuchinich , samuel and flay , brian r . 2017 . effects of a school - based social - emotional and character development program on self - esteem levels and processes : a cluster - randomized controlled trial . sage open , vol . 7 , issue . 3 , p . 215824401771323 .\neveryone says that women are bad negotiations , with a few exceptions . but some women have their own way and style to secure win - win results\nenev m , mcnally ka , varghese g , zubal ig , ostroff rb , blumenfeld h . imaging onset and propagation of ect - induced seizures .\nandrade c , bolwig tg . electroconvulsive therapy , hypertensive surge , blood - brain barrier breach , and amnesia : exploring the evidence for a connection .\n- thursday , july 12 , 2018 , 3 : 30 - 5 : 30 p . m . to rosie the riveter and other groundbreaking women , quora\nspline graph displaying the relation of carbon monoxide exposure with incident cardiovascular events , adjusted for baseline presence of subclinical cardiovascular disease . bold lines show the association between average exhaled carbon monoxide and risk for cardiovascular events ; upper and lower 95 % confidence limits are plotted as dashed lines , with knots corresponding to carbon monoxide categories .\nboden , joseph m . lee , jungeun olivia horwood , l . john grest , carolina villamil and mcleod , geraldine f . h . 2017 . modelling possible causality in the associations between unemployment , cannabis use , and alcohol misuse . social science & medicine , vol . 175 , issue . , p . 127 .\nour panelists will each receive two guest passes . please let us know the names and contacts of your two guests at least two weeks prior to the event .\ncherry , edward earl was born on december 4 , 1926 in greenville , north carolina , united states . son of jasper and velma ( smith ) cherry .\nthese works include suggestions for activities involving collaboration by learners , as when , for example , they motivate one another to read and discuss what they have read .\nlee , chung gun seo , dong - chul torabi , mohammad r . lohrmann , david k . and song , tae min 2018 . longitudinal trajectory of the relationship between self - esteem and substance use from adolescence to young adulthood . journal of school health , vol . 88 , issue . 1 , p . 9 .\nin an age when techn\u200b\u200bology \u200b\u200band market innovations shift at the speed of light , companies will pivot or perish on the innovation fulcrum . tech leaders are challenged to innovate differently , a little more collaboratively , with more agility , while integrating diversity in the team and a laser - sharp focus on the needs - of - the - customer . innovation is what will continue to separate those who succeed and those who have become obsolete . come hear secrets from this month\u2019s panel of innovation leaders .\nin an age when technology and market innovations shift at the speed of light , companies will pivot or perish on the innovation fulcrum . tech leaders are challenged to innovate differently , a little more collaboratively , with more agility , while integrating diversity in the team and a laser - sharp focus on the needs - of - the - customer . innovation is what will continue to separate those who succeed and those who have become obsolete . come hear secrets from this month\u2019s panel of innovation leaders ."]}
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", "topic": 34}], "title": "northdoor", "paragraphs": ["northdoor provides it consultancy and data management services . northdoor ' s headquarters is in london , england . northdoor has a revenue of $ 33m , and 78 employees . northdoor ' s main competitors are csi , tectrade and apsu . northdoor has 41 followers on owler .\nnorthdoor provides it consultancy and data management services . northdoor was founded in 1989 . northdoor ' s headquarters is located in london , england , gb ec1y 8na . northdoor ' s ceo , david ballard , currently has an approval rating of 100 % . northdoor ha . . .\nnorthdoor ' s ceo , david ballard , currently has an approval rating of 100 % . northdoor ' s primary competitors are\nowler has collected 14 screenshots of northdoor ' s website since may 2014 . the latest northdoor website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\ncsi is northdoor ' s biggest rival . csi was founded in coleshill , england } in 1983 . like northdoor , csi also competes in the it consulting sector . compared to northdoor , csi generates $ 23m more revenue .\napsu is northdoor ' s # 3 competitor . apsu was founded in 2011 in gloucestershire , england . like northdoor , apsu also operates in the internet software space . apsu generates $ 27 . 5m more revenue than northdoor .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at northdoor , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the northdoor company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at northdoor .\ntectrade is northdoor ' s # 2 rival . tectrade ' s headquarters is in , , and was founded in null . tectrade generates nan % of northdoor ' s revenue .\nwe chose northdoor because it has deep expertise and knowledge of ibm hardware and software . northdoor was critical in helping us deliver this programme of work within very tight timescales .\nlock in a great price for northdoor hotel \u2013 rated 8 . 8 by recent guests !\njames joined northdoor in 2005 having previously worked for software houses in the financial services sector .\nnorthdoor hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival .\n\u201cwe were looking for a partner with 100 % commitment . northdoor gave us that commitment . \u201d\nnorthdoor plc . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as 02192480\nrob joined northdoor in 1990 and has expanded the technical services team to match the growth of our client base and range of hardware and applications they use . since 1997 he is a northdoor board member .\nprior to joining northdoor in 1997 , aj worked for an it leasing company in the financial services sector .\nnorthdoor support a wide range of it technologies from major vendors such as microsoft , oracle , ibm and vmware .\ndavid became consultancy director at northdoor in 1995 when firecrest , his boutique it consultancy for the insurance industry , was acquired by northdoor . he had already worked at northdoor in the first two years of its existence , before leaving to gain experience running the front - office it for a subsidiary of insurance brokers marsh in the us and london .\nnorthdoor provides integrated information technology solutions . our services encompass consultancy , enterprise infrastructure and it support and managed services . founded in 1989 to serve the london market , northdoor has extended its expertise in insurance and banking to wider . . .\nlondon , uk , 4th june , 2014 - northdoor , a leading provider of integrated information technology solut . . .\nmarina is 1 , 300 feet from northdoor hotel , while kucuk liman beach is 1 , 650 feet from the property .\nnorthdoor provides it services such as cloud transformation / migration , server virtualization / management , site recovery , and much more .\nnorthdoor ' s revenue is the last highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 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consultancy as much as the technology , and metex can transform legacy written in powerbuilder , oracle forms , rpg , delphi , and centura .\nnorthdoor ' s sanctions checker integrates very easily with our system and provides the necessary checks for fsa [ now fca ] compliance .\nnorthdoor provide it support , it managed services and it outsourcing designed for clients with or without an expert it support function in - house .\nas director of managed & technical services , rob is responsible for the development of northdoor\u2019s capabilities in providing flexible , targeted solutions to clients .\nnorthdoor can help fsi organisations understand the immediate benefits of advanced analytics and automation solutions , and the future potential of ai and cognitive computing . with more than 25 years of experience in the london market , northdoor offer proven , practical approaches to deploying analytics and cognitive solutions that deliver rapid return on investment .\nnorthdoor is an it consultancy and solutions provider specialising in the insurance industry . we have over 20 years track record in implementing solutions that deliver tangible business results .\nwith ndexinsure we offer a comprehensive , established underwriting solution which is enhanced by our integrated it services . modern and functionally rich , ndexinsure can be easily integrated and implemented to your specific requirements . northdoor solutions give you the flexibility and control you need from it , and we take care of it . choosing northdoor gives you :\nnorthdoor helped us to clearly understand what our migration options are from a sql server environment design and licensing perspective . their work has helped us to minimise costs\nin the years that aj has been with northdoor , he has played a key role in building our success and our loyal client base . he believes that northdoor stands out for its professionalism , integrity and its ability to deal with complexity , and he is not afraid to take a controversial stand if he thinks that is what is needed .\nian diaper , principle consultant with northdoor , says this stuff can often be reclaimed \u2013 after applying some sort of a legacy decision matrix to decide whether it will be worthwhile . essentially , if legacy isn ' t offering value , retire it ; if it is both useful and maintainable , keep it ; if it is useful and unmaintainable , transform it ( northdoor ' s matrix , in the illustration provided by northdoor , is a little more sophisticated than this ; there ' s a link to a bigger version of this here ) .\nnorthdoor is an it consultancy specializing in data . they believe that data can be the greatest asset a business has and help their clients to exploit this asset for a competitive edge .\nnorthdoor plc is committed to solving business challenges and enabling our clients to achieve their aspirations . our case studies give you the inside track on how we work and the results we deliver .\nnorthdoor won the \u2018best use of it in insurance\u2019 category of \u2018european it excellence award\u2019 . to support ark syndicate management\u2019s start - up in insurance , we set up ndexinsure in 11 weeks allowing ark to gain fca approval .\nin the dynamic insurance market , we understand your business won\u2019t stand still . we design and deliver it solutions that precisely meet your business needs \u2013 now and in the future . it is your business systems \u2013 delivered by northdoor .\nnorthdoor can provide a clearly structured and fully automated data directory and establish a clear record of data ownership and governance procedures . this repeatable solution gives you the tools and processes you will need to remain compliant as new data sources are added and as regulations change .\nthe top 10 competitors in northdoor ' s competitive set are csi , tectrade , apsu , celerity uk , allied worldwide , ardenta , sirius , allied worldwide , acora and hp . together they have raised over 58 . 0m between their estimated 51 . 3k employees .\nnorthdoor has over 25 years experience in the insurance industry helping customers , who have ranged from start - up businesses to large corporates , experiencing significant business change . our consultants have an in - depth understanding of insurance which allows us to deploy our technology capabilities to great effect .\nnorthdoor offers consultancy services and solutions for solvency ii compliance . we have assisted many insurance companies with pillar ii and pillar iii requirements and implemented solutions such as our data directory , microsoft sharepoint based solvency ii management solutions , and a reporting suite to support technical provisions and financial reporting .\nrichard jefferies has over 20 years\u2019 experience in the it industry , working with senior leaders across multiple industries including insurance and the london market . at global it advisory firm gartner he set up and chaired the \u201clloyds market forum\u201d round table sessions for london market cios ; at international management consultancy 3gamma he set up and chaired the \u201cleaders of change forum\u201d round table sessions for executives responsible for change in medium - large enterprises ; at northdoor he set up and chairs the \u201cnorthdoor london market round table\u201d series for executives covering technology - driven transformation . email richard or call 07823 345 756\nnorthdoor ( ireland ) limited was founded on 11 aug 2006 and has its registered office in dublin 6 . the organisation ' s status is listed as\nactive\n. it currently has 3 directors . the company ' s first directors were andrew chalklin , jonathan milward , peter bedells , stephen o ' reilly .\nwhile ndexinsure contains a wide range of modules such as policy administration , claims management , and outward reinsurance , northdoor also offers integrated it services from infrastructure provision and management to application support . our proven methodology and experience in data migration ensures a smooth transition , and that customers receive the desired benefits from the system implementation .\nnorthdoor plc is a corporate it consultancy firm . we apply our knowledge and expertise to help businesses capture , manage , protect and analyse large volumes of commercial data . as the lifeblood of any company , our business and information technology specialists we will help you to harness your assets so that you can gain clear strategic insights and secure a competitive advantage .\nnorthdoor\u2019s data warehouse utilises a tightly controlled processing model to ensure that the data in each accounting period can be relied on for consistent and auditable reporting , and that analysis of developments over time is readily supported . load processes incorporate reconciliation checks to ensure that the data is accurately delivered from source to warehouse ; trust in the data is key to the success of a warehouse implementation .\ni belive it is a recently renovated property . all is brand new and neat . loved the bed and pillows ! we got very comfortable sleep there . compare to other places in the area ( that became a tourist trap ) northdoor on site restraunt offers great food . we had our dinner on a deck with a beautiful view and were very satisfied with the food quality and the service .\nthis property is 1 minute walk from the beach . located on the sea front , northdoor hotel is set in amasra , 650 feet from buyuk liman beach and 1 , 000 feet from bedesten . the hotel has an outdoor pool and views of the sea , and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar . property features a 400 m\u00b2 jetty with free umbrellas , towels and sun loungers .\n\u201ci belive it is a recently renovated property . all is brand new and neat . loved the bed and pillows ! we got very comfortable sleep there . compare to other places in the area ( that became a tourist trap ) northdoor on site restraunt offers great food . we had our dinner on a deck with a beautiful view and were very satisfied with the food quality and the service . \u201d\n\ub207 i belive it is a recently renovated property . all is brand new and neat . loved the bed and pillows ! we got very comfortable sleep there . compare to other places in the area ( that became a tourist trap ) northdoor on site restraunt offers great food . we had our dinner on a deck with a beautiful view and were very satisfied with the food quality and the service .\nthe principle of the data warehouse is to store reliable data in a form that makes the construction of reports and analyses straightforward and fast . data is delivered via a staging process into the warehouse to support core elements such as inwards and outwards risks , payments , claims information , and reference data . furthermore , northdoor delivers a set of processed data marts to give you rapid reporting and development capability .\ndavid became ceo of northdoor on 1st july 2010 . he sees his role 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some not - so - small ones ) - just as cobol systems are in large enterprises .\nin fact , although i ' m all in favour of rad done properly ( using a process such as dsdm , or jad ( joint application design ) , some of this sort of\nrapidly produced\nlegacy was produced with little process and less business input ( often the person who can be spared to talk to it is the person who can ' t do the business ) . so , it is often undocumented and possibly even dysfunctional in part . but it may still be in use , often in companies that have now made a strategic decision to run j2ee or . net web services .\nbut beware of transforming legacy without a good business reason , just because new technologies are more fashionable \u2013 the pointy haired boss may not realise this , but most developers can turn their hand to any language , given a little training and encouragement .\nwell , that ' s true of any legacy reclamation : the code tells you what the legacy does , but you need a domain expert ( and , if you ' re lucky , the documentation ) to tell you why it does it ; and a technologist to make sure you get the best out of what you ' re moving to .\nbut with the sort of 4gl legacy we ' re talking about ( and , to my mind , including visual basic makes for a fairly loose definition of 4gl ) , elucidating the business requirements may be an even worse problem . at least legacy cobol developments followed some sort of recognised process ; with visual basic , for example , the process may have been in the head of the coder . and , a system which made sense in the london office where it was prototyped may have been rolled out worldwide \u2013 and may now be causing horrendous problems in , say , shanghai . if you are to reclaim legacy effectively , you can ' t simply reproduce the status quo together with any problems it has .\ntoday , business users need on - the - go access to all their critical data , which includes emails , documents and attachments .\nthis paper 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( score from 183 reviews )\nlovely breakfast and cute pool area . rooms a good size and nice and clean and modern .\nvery nice in all respects , food was excellent and staff were excellent too .\nthe staff were highly helpful . the balcony in the room was worth it .\nclose to everywhere in amasra , nice parking lot , great breakfast , friendly stuff , speedy room service , reasonably priced minibar - room service .\nprofessional staff and 5 star quality services . everything went better than i expected .\nrestaurant , oda , hizmet son derece \u00f6zenli ve i\u00e7inize sinecek \u015fekilde . temmuz ay\u0131nda karadeniz b\u00f6lgesinde barbun ve tekir bal\u0131\u011f\u0131 tutulur . ak\u015fam yeme\u011finde barbun tercih ettim , bal\u0131klar inan\u0131lmaz taze ve lezzetliydi . fiyatlar \u00e7ok dengeli . yedi\u011fimiz her \u015fey taptaze ve do\u011fal kokuyordu . yeme\u011fin yan\u0131nda servis edilen hafif k\u0131zart\u0131lm\u0131\u015f s\u0131cak m\u0131s\u0131r ekme\u011fi ise inan\u0131lmazd\u0131 .\nfree wifi is featured throughout the property and free private parking is available on site .\neach room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat - screen tv with cable channels . views of the pool , garden or city are featured in certain rooms . rooms are equipped with a private bathroom . extras include slippers , free toiletries and a hairdryer .\nthis property also has one of the top - rated locations in amasra ! guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area .\ncouples in particular like the location \u2013 they rated it 9 . 2 for a two - person trip .\nthis property is also rated for the best value in amasra ! guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city .\nwe ' re sorry , but there was an error submitting your comment . please try again .\ngood for couples \u2013 they rated the facilities 8 . 7 for two - person stays .\nwant a great night ' s sleep ? this property was highly rated for its very comfy beds .\nthis double room features a minibar , air - conditioning , and an electric kettle .\n\u201cclose to everywhere in amasra , nice parking lot , great breakfast , friendly stuff , speedy room service , reasonably priced minibar - 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anonymous reviews . additional sorting options might be available ( by type of traveler , by score , etc . . . ) .\nthis rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price , facilities and services available . it ' s based on a self - evaluation by the property . use this rating to help choose your stay !\nif you sign in or create an account , you ' ll unlock unlimited access to your lists from any computer , tablet or smartphone . they won ' t go away unless you say so .\n\u201clovely breakfast and cute pool area . rooms a good size and nice and clean and modern . \u201d\n\u201cvery nice in all respects , food was excellent and staff were excellent too . \u201d\n\u201cthe staff were highly helpful . the balcony in the room was worth it . \u201d\n\u201cprofessional staff and 5 star quality services . everything went better than i expected . \u201d\n\u201crestaurant , oda , hizmet son derece \u00f6zenli ve i\u00e7inize sinecek \u015fekilde . temmuz ay\u0131nda karadeniz b\u00f6lgesinde barbun ve tekir bal\u0131\u011f\u0131 tutulur . ak\u015fam yeme\u011finde barbun tercih ettim , bal\u0131klar inan\u0131lmaz taze ve lezzetliydi . fiyatlar \u00e7ok dengeli . yedi\u011fimiz her \u015fey taptaze ve do\u011fal kokuyordu . yeme\u011fin yan\u0131nda servis edilen hafif k\u0131zart\u0131lm\u0131\u015f s\u0131cak m\u0131s\u0131r ekme\u011fi ise inan\u0131lmazd\u0131 . \u201d\nlocated in amasra , 131 feet from kucuk liman beach , seymen hotel offers free wi - fi access and panoramic views of the black sea . all rooms include satellite tv . some rooms have a balcony .\nset in a historical area which is famous for wood carving where you can purchase handmade local souvenirs , kural butik pansiyon comes with free wifi throughout the property .\nwith sea views , doga apart has accommodations with a kitchen located in bart\u0131n . a patio with mountain views is offered in every unit . the condo hotel has a terrace .\namasra diamond hotel is set on a hillside of amasra , facing the beautiful black sea with green gardens and pine forests all around .\n\u201cnice place for a quiet weeekend away . looked like the best in the local area . \u201d\n\ub207 lovely breakfast and cute pool area . rooms a good size and nice and clean and modern .\n\ub209 at time of stay there was renovation works in progress , not a problem but it was noisy all day .\n\ub207 very nice in all respects , food was excellent and staff were excellent too .\n\ub209 tiny room , but there is a nice sitting area in the room and a balcony overlooking the pool and the sea .\n\ub207 the staff were highly helpful . the balcony in the room was worth it .\n\ub209 i could hear everything in the room next to me . at dinner , since i was alone , the servers focused all their attention on the tables with multiple guests . i had to get up to get my own menu , my own water and the food was over priced .\n\ub209 hotel was nearly empty because of the season . breakfast was not open buffet as the pictures provided . although it is the best hotel of amasraya , it is not a good choice for winter season considering their high price .\n\ub207 professional staff and 5 star quality services . everything went better than i expected .\n\ub207 close to everywhere in amasra , nice parking lot , great breakfast , friendly stuff , speedy room service , reasonably priced minibar - 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generated name of transaction ( e . g . whatsapp acquired by facebook )\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\nprices are the average nightly price provided by our partners and may not include all taxes and fees . taxes and fees that are shown are estimates only . please see our partners for more details .\ntripadvisor gives a certificate of excellence to accommodations , attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers .\n{\ncontainerclass\n: null ,\ncontainerattributes\n: null ,\nwidget\n: {\nname\n:\nibex _ photo _ carousel\n,\ntemplate\n:\nibex _ photo _ carousel _ _ widget\n,\nmodulelist\n: [\nhandlers\n] ,\ndivclasses\n:\nprw _ rup prw _ ibex _ photo _ carousel\n,\njs\n: {\nhandlers\n:\n( ta . prwidgets . getjs ( this , ' handlers ' ) )\n} ,\ndust\n: {\nnav _ controls\n:\nibex _ photo _ carousel _ _ nav _ controls\n} } ,\nscriptflags\n: null }\nplease visit one of our 3 partner sites to see rooms from $ 84 .\nthe location of the hotel is amazing ! ! you can even listen the sound of waves from your room ( of course if you have a room above the lobby section ) . moreover , you can walk everywhere in the city because it is in the city . i recommend . . .\ni had a good time staying here . rooms are clean , location ( amasra ) is very beautiful . only downside is the music played in the corridor that you can hear in your room ( when you ' re trying to sleep ) breakfast is limited but good ( they even served french . . .\nsuch a nice hotel on the black sea - the location is great and walking distance to the town centre of beautiful amasra . friendly check - in staff , really nice room with a good bed and excellent amenities , loved the attention to detail and enjoyed the shower . . . .\nmost of the rooms have nice blacksea view . clean and comfortable rooms . breakfast was better on sunday but it was a little bit poor on monday . maybe it changes on weekends . restaurant was good as well delicious and fresh fish .\nit was amazing holiday , helpfull staff and and delicious breakfast . amasra is very prety town , you can walk everywhere . the hotel is on the sea side and new decoration . the people is helpfull and you can feel the warm atmostphere . .\nstar ratings indicate the general level of features and amenities to expect . they are provided to tripadvisor by third - party partners such as expedia and giata\nnote : your question will be posted publicly on the questions & answers page .\nmy room was very quite as i was on the third floor . .\nif you want a real sea view room , make sure you get the one in the main building where the reception is .\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 .\nclarification a second filed cs01 ( shareholder information change ) was registered on 31 / 05 / 2018 .\nskykick extends office 365 cloud backup and recovery to support microsoft teams . but competition for . . .\nhp is focused on designing workstations that meet the needs of creative and engineering professional . . .\na new patent application from ibm suggests that the tech giant is eyeing blockchain as a way to chart . . .\nndexinsure is a private company . ndexinsure has a revenue of $ 400 . 3k , and 3 employees . as of may 2018 , ndexinsure has 56 fans on facebook and 696 followers on twitter .\nowler has collected 10 screenshots of ndexinsure ' s website since may 2015 . the latest ndexinsure website design screenshot was captured in nov 2017 .\nndexinsure currently has 696 followers on twitter . as of february 2015 ndexinsure had 461 followers . that ' s a 50 percent increase in 2 years\nndexinsure currently has 56 fans on facebook . as of february 2015 ndexinsure had 35 fans . that ' s a 60 percent increase in 3 years\nndexinsure was founded in 1989 . ndexinsure has an estimated 3 employees and an estimated annual revenue of 400 . 3k . . . .\nsanctionschecker is a private company . for every employee , sanctionschecker generates $ 72 . 6k in revenue . as of may 2018 , sanctionschecker has 56 fans on facebook and 696 followers on twitter .\nowler has collected 11 screenshots of sanctionschecker ' s website since feb 2015 . the latest sanctionschecker website design screenshot was captured in jul 2017 .\nsanctionschecker currently has 696 followers on twitter . as of february 2015 sanctionschecker had 461 followers . that ' s a 50 percent increase in 2 years\nsanctionschecker currently has 56 fans on facebook . as of february 2015 sanctionschecker had 35 fans . that ' s a 60 percent increase in 3 years\nsanctionschecker has an estimated 3 employees and an estimated annual revenue of 217 . 9k . . . .\nwhile ai and cognitive computing are on the path to becoming mainstream technologies , they are not yet widely used in the financial services and insurance ( fsi ) industry . many fsi organisations are keen to understand the potential , but wary of acting as guinea pigs for untested solutions .\nthis post follows on from the second in our cognitive solutions series , and goes deeper to explore the problems , potential solutions and their benefits from the five key use - cases we previously highlighted .\nbuilding on the personalisation of policies , new technologies can increase the automation of customer sales and service interactions while simultaneously increasing customer engagement . using advanced analytics to build a deep understanding of customers can transform relationships by accelerating interactions and enabling fully personalised services .\nfor example , customers and prospects can use natural language to get the information they need from an automated assistant that knows their full history of interactions with the company . and if those customers and prospects prefer to interact with a human , the same information and analysis can be made available to call centres , helping customer service representatives offer the best advice at high speed .\nby helping insurers understand what their customers are looking for each time they make contact , advanced analytics and cognitive solutions strengthen the impression that insurers really know and care about their customers\u2019 issues , enhancing loyalty .\nprocessing and managing large \u2013 and growing \u2013 volumes of data is a significant contributor to high operational costs for insurance firms . intelligent process - automation solutions can take the strain off human resources , applying adaptable business rules to process information automatically wherever possible , and involving human decision - makers for any exceptions . improving the speed and efficiency of routine information processing in this way also frees up skilled human resources to focus on product , service and process innovation as key drivers of competitiveness .\nrecognising that machines excel at routine tasks and that algorithms learn over time , insurers should focus their first steps towards automation on those business processes or assessments that are most widely understood . once the capability is established , and as cognitive technologies improve over time , insurers can move to address more complex and higher - value processes .\ncustomers are keen to tailor insurance policies to their precise needs , which presents a new challenge to established fsi organisations . a key difficulty for organisations accustomed to selling a standard portfolio of products to large numbers of customers is to understand precisely what each individual wants . naturally , this problem of scale is more easily addressed with technology than with human resources . advanced analytics solutions enable insurers to gather data for analysis from multiple sources , helping them to build up a more detailed picture of their customers that can be used to model and anticipate their likely future requirements .\ncognitive technologies in the form of automated agents can empower customers to self - select the right policy options for their needs by typing or even speaking the answers to conversational questions . in this way , even complex , highly tailored policies can be sold to a mass market of consumers without requiring fsi organisations to employ armies of salespeople . in addition to making the process smoother and faster for customers , these new technologies boost efficiency and cut costs for organisations .\nfraud contributes significantly to insurance losses , with estimates ranging from 5 to 18 percent of claims costs . but traditional efforts to detect and prevent fraud are an even greater drain on insurance businesses , with inefficient claim processing and associated human error representing a large part of the total operating costs .\nmachine learning techniques empower small audit teams to extend their reach by embedding their knowledge in a predictive model that can be applied much earlier in the claims process . this enables insurers to make the breakthrough from reactive to proactive claims leakage management \u2013 potentially delivering enormous savings . automation also speeds the processing of non - fraudulent claims , cutting operational costs , and improving customer service for greater competitive differentiation and better customer retention .\nas data volumes grow , and as regulations become stricter and more complex , the cost and difficulty of proving compliance are rising . with new regulations such as gdpr on the near horizon , existing manual approaches to compliance are unlikely to scale to future demands . the good news is that advanced analytics and machine learning algorithms are already available to help insurers review , analyse and assess compliance - related information , whether structured or unstructured .\nby understanding the context around data , cognitive solutions can automatically classify data and highlight potential problem areas for deeper analysis by humans . the ability to analyse unstructured information opens up a number of interesting new possibilities for fsi organisations . for example , monitoring and understanding interactions between customers and sales agents can help improve controls over mis - 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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": 54035, "summary": [{"text": "tun tavern restaurant & brewery is a brewpub in atlantic city in atlantic county , new jersey .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "the brewery opened to the public in 1998 and was named for the historical tun tavern , a colonial establishment located in philadelphia from 1685 \u2013 1781 .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "the brewery produced 550 barrels of beer in 2006 . ", "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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( canada )\nsony music entertainment italy s . p . a . , rca trademark management s . a .\ncentralized trademark protection : ensure that trademark protection and infringement of any brand rights are managed by a central team .\nrca is one of the electronics industry\u2019s most recognized names , and today is a global trademark administered by rca trademark management . we selectively license the rca brand and are always open to discussions with reputable firms who would like to apply the rca mark on new products and ce categories around the world .\nrca is a trademark of technicolor usa inc used under license to curtis international ltd . , 315 attwell drive , toronto , ontario , m9w 5c1 . canada .\nat present , the rca trademark is owned by technicolor sa ( known as thomson sa until january 2010 ) through rca trademark management s . a . though it generally no longer uses the brand directly ( either it or general electric sold off virtually all the businesses that used it ) , technicolor sa licenses the rca name to other companies to use on products along seven different product lines :\ncompany to acquire the rights to the rca brand for consumer electronics audio video products .\nthe trademarkscan\u00adjapan database enables dialog users to search japanese trademark registrations and applications without having to know the japanese language . the database currently contains more than 2 . 5 million active and inactive japanese trademark registrations and applications . it updates monthly .\nrca is also a global brand and a familiar american name that can be extended to markets throughout the world . if you are interested in learning more about our trademark licensing program , please contact us at :\nalaska telecommunicatons relay service is funded by a surcharge established by the regulatory commission of alaska ( rca ) . \u00a9 2018 alaska relay . all rights reserved . captel is a registered trademark of ultratec , inc .\n\u00a9 carnyx group ltd 2018 | the drum is a registered trademark and property of carnyx group limited . all rights reserved .\nthis logo was taken from the former rca logo , however rca ( as of 1988 ) is now owned by technicolor s . a . ( formerly thomson s . a . )\nrca audio / video - manufactured by audiovox produces rca dvd players , video cassette recorders , direct broadcast satellite decoders , camcorders , and audio equipment . ( link on audiovox website )\nrca accessories - manufactured by audiovox , produces audio and video connectors , remote controls and television antennas .\nfor over 90 years , the rca brand has been there for countless moments in family rooms across america . through it all , families have come to expect exceptional performance , quality , innovation and value from rca .\nbmg ( for the record labels ) and thomson ( for the remaining businesses ) bought those assets from general electric , which took over the rca conglomerate in 1986 and kept rca ' s nbc broadcast television interests ( ge sold off the nbc radio network and the nbc - owned radio stations ) . initially , ge continued to control the rca trademarks ( including the rights to the his master ' s voice trademark and the dog nipper ) which were then licensed to thomson and bertelsmann . thomson eventually bought the rca trademarks in 2003 subject to the perpetual license ge had issued to bmg .\nin 1953 , rca ' s all electronic color - tv technology was adopted as the standard for american color tv ; it is now known as ntsc ( after the\nnational television system committee\nthat approved it ) . rca cameras and studio gear , particularly of the tk - 40 / 41 series , became standard equipment at many american television network affiliates , as rca ct - 100 [ 10 ] (\nrca merrill\nto dealers ) television sets introduced color television to the public .\nfor issues that do not qualify for a formal rca , a summary of events will be available in the associated tracking ticket .\nhark & hark , with offices in philadelphia and cherry hill , was named in a trademark infringement suit filed june 22 by helmer , conley & kasselman in federal court in camden .\nin september , rob berry and neil massong from the patent and trademark resource center program held a day seminar on patents and trademarks followed by a morning training staff for library staff .\npatrick lavelle , president and ceo of audiovox stated ,\nthis acquisition adds the well respected rca brand for a wide variety of consumer electronics audio video products to our brand portfolio and enhances our purchase of the rca consumer electronics accessory business made earlier in the year .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 acquia inc . . all rights reserved . drupal is a registered trademark of dries buytaert . all product names , logos , and brands are property of their respective owners .\nfor over 90 years , the rca brand has been there for countless moments in family rooms across america . through it all , families have come to expect exceptional performance , quality , innovation and value from rca product . today , the rca brand symbolizes american ingenuity worldwide . its iconic name can be found on flat - panel and 4k televisions , tablets , smartphones home appliances and many other products . from the biggest public moments to the smaller more personal ones , rca has been a part of lives and will continue to be \u2013 today , tomorrow and well into the future .\nthomson compumark complete online search service with over 50 million u . s . federal , state , common law , canadian , wipo , ec , and uk marks , as well as an extensive domain name collection of . com , . net , and . org records by thomson reuters . this is a subscription based database . trademark electronic search system ( tess ) tess contains more than 3 million pending , registered and dead federal trademarks of the united states . state trademarks at findlaw find information on trademarks specific to all 50 states and d . c . united kingdom trademark database the trademark information can be searched by the trademark number , marks matching / starting with specified text , proprietor , refused applications and by correct class of goods / services you need to specify when applying for a trade mark .\nagip databases abu - ghazaleh intellectual property ( agip ) , previously known as tmp agents provides information on services and charges required for trademark application process for more than 180 countries , including the arab world . australian trademark database this site includes information on all trade marks in force and all applications since 1985 . it also includes all trade marks that were in force in 1985 even if they have since lapsed or ceased . the trade marks mainframe database contains the register of trade marks and all signs which are protected within australia under the trade mark legislation . this site provides full online search manual for trademark databases .\nrca records ( including rca victor ) - now licensed to sony music entertainment , which received both record labels from bmg through their former joint venture sony bmg ( 2004\u201308 ) . bmg purchased the labels directly from ge in 1986 , together with a perpetual license to use rca ' s brands ( including rca ' s interest in the his master ' s voice brand , better known in the americas as nipper ) for both labels . as a perpetual license , it has survived both ge ' s sale of the brand to thomson and bmg ' s transfer of the labels to sony bmg and sony music .\nacquia does not provide an rca for events or downtime for a customer\u2019s application issues or for third - party services not managed by acquia . services , tools , and events not covered by an sla are not eligible for a formal rca . in these instances , acquia will investigate and report using our standard customer request processes . in addition , acquia may , at its discretion , provide an rca for a sustained issue with a service or tool not reported on urltoken .\npurchase price is $ 19 . 7 million , plus a net asset payment , plus a five - year fee related to the rca brand in the consumer electronics audio video product field .\nrca was a major proponent of the eight - track tape cartridge , which it launched in 1965 . the eight - track cartridge initially had a huge and profitable impact on the consumer marketplace .\ntoday , the rca brand symbolizes american ingenuity worldwide . its iconic name can be found on flat - panel and 4k televisions , tablets , smartphones , home appliances . . . read more .\nand , according to analysis of said performance of more than 500 consumer brands in the us , engagement labs said the top so - called social misfits are palmolive , corona , rca and paypal .\nacquia will provide a root cause analysis ( rca ) to a customer , upon request , for customer impacting issues where a root cause is deemed to be an acquia platform issue or where an acquia action resulted in a customer impacting issue . rcas will be delivered within three business days ( exclusive of acquia regional holidays ) of the resolution of an issue . if acquia is reliant upon a third party for critical rca information , the delivery time may increase to 5 - 7 business days . in some cases , the rca may be updated one or more times after it is delivered if additional information is discovered or third - party data becomes available . incidents tracked and communicated on urltoken will be closed with a summary of the incident resolution and will not receive separate rca documentation unless otherwise noted .\nrca began selling the first electronic turntable in 1930 and in 1931 ; rca victor developed and released the first 331 / 3 rpm records to the public . the format initially was a commercial failure because the records and playback equipment were expensive , and partially because the audio performance was poor . with the improvement of stylus for playback the product would be re released and become the standard for music playback for decades .\nbusiness and financial conditions led to rca ' s takeover by ge in 1986 and its subsequent break - up . ge then sold the rights to make rca and ge brand consumer electronics products , notably television sets , to the french thomson consumer electronics . thomson sold the rights to the brand to audiovox corporation , first for consumer accessory products and then two years later for consumer audio and video products excluding televisions .\npalmolive , corona , rca and paypal top engagement labs ' list of social misfit brands . / by adriano agull\u00f3 from elche , espa\u00f1a ( jerry only , misfits ) [ cc by 2 . 0 urltoken via wikimedia commons\nin 1939 , rca demonstrated an all - electronic television system at the new york world ' s fair and developed the usa ' s first - ever television test pattern . with the introduction of the ntsc standard , the federal communications commission authorized the start of commercial television transmission on july 1 , 1941 . world war ii slowed the deployment of television in the us , but rca began selling television sets almost immediately after the war was over .\ntoday ' s rca products , marketed by audiovox accessories include some of the most technologically advanced digital products in the market place . small wonder camcorders with their wide variety of software ' firsts ' lead the way . . . . digital audio mp3 players feature exclusive ez rip software that make them simple to use . . . . the rca clock radio line remains the number one brand in clock radios and the list goes on and on .\nthis is the original rca logo , which has not changed all that much over the years . the company ' s roots are in the broad cast industry with early product focus on the marketing of ge and westinghouse ' s radio equipment .\nvoxx intl purchased the brand as an extension of its already formidable consumer and accessory businesses . the company believes that the strength of the rca brand lives on and it has plans to continue to develop high tech products for these key consumer lines .\nbecause of their popularity during the golden age of radio , their manufacturing quality , their engineering innovations , their styling and their name , rca antique radios are one of the more sought - after brands of collectible radios and audiovox is committed to that legacy .\nfurther , engagement labs said the opposite is true for rca and paypal : their social media performance dominates in - person conversations about the brands , which can impact sales as word - of - mouth conversations are more likely to drive sales than online conversations , engagement labs said .\nin the years that followed , rca was responsible for the development of a myriad of innovations and key technology such as color television , the electron microscope , cmos based technology , heterojunction physics , optoelectronic emitting devices , liquid crystal displays ( lcds ) , video cassette recorders , direct broadcast television , direct broadcast satellite systems and high - definition television would be invented and developed during ensuing years . in 1949 , rca - victor developed and released the first 45 rpm record to the public , answering cbs / columbia ' s 331 / 3 rpm\nlp\n.\nthe company , which counts wal - mart stores inc . as one of its top five retail customers , gets about 60 percent of its sales from tablets and other computer products . nearly 70 percent of its annual sales of about $ 330 million came from north america . it ships its products under the rca and venturer brands .\nbertelsmann ag was new to the rca family ( though the creation of sony bmg is similar to that of emi more than 70 years earlier ) . sony took full ownership of sony bmg in 2008 and the record company was renamed sony music . thomson started as the french subsidiary of thomson - houston electric , a company which later evolved into general electric .\ntechnicolor offers licensing customers and partners the opportunity to benefit from the market awareness and strength of long recognized and highly established brands such as rca , thomson \u2013 as well as other trusted and respected global brands in the consumer electronics sector . great products need great brands to ensure commercial success . licensing one or more well - established brands from technicolor\u2019s brand portfolio increases your potential for success due to high consumer recognition and loyalty .\nin january 2007 , audiovox completed its acquisition of thomson ' s america ' s consumer electronics accessory business for a total purchase price of approximately $ 59 million . this deal gave audiovox the rights to the rca brand for consumer electronics accessories . the acquisition also included the recoton , spikemaster , ambico and discwasher brands for use on any products and the jensen , advent , acoustic research and road gear brands for electronics products in 2003 .\nhauppauge , n . y . , oct . 16 / prnewswire - firstcall / - - audiovox corporation ( nasdaq : voxx ) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with thomson to acquire its u . s . , canada , china and hong kong consumer electronics audio video business . as a result of the acquisition , audiovox will acquire the rights to the rca brand for consumer electronics audio video products . the company anticipates this transaction will close by december 31 , 2007 .\nnotice notices to client may be made via email . the service may also provide notices of changes to the tos or other matters by displaying notices or links to notices to you generally on the service . any notice that client is required or may desire to give to the and its representatives under or in conjunction with the tos or any agreement between the parties shall be made via email to rca @ urltoken and shall be deemed to have been duly delivered based on the date that the electronic mail is received by the mail servers .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nproposed acquisition to add approximately $ 150 million in annual sales as well as the ability to generate royalty income and should positively impact fiscal 2009 results .\nlavelle further stated ,\nin addition , this acquisition is in line with our announced m & a strategy of adding synergistic businesses to our core and leveraging existing overhead to assimilate them while adding minimal additional operational expenses .\naudiovox corporation is a leading international supplier and value added service provider in the consumer electronics industry . the company conducts its business through subsidiaries and markets mobile and consumer electronics and accessories products both domestically and internationally under several of its own brands . it also functions as an oem ( original equipment manufacturer ) supplier to a wide variety of customers , through several distinct distribution channels . for additional information , please visit audiovox on the web at http : / / www . audiovox . com .\nour support line is available 24 hours a day \u2013 7 days a week .\n\u00a9 2016 curtis international . all rights reserved . terms & conditions | privacy policy\nin this tuesday , nov . 10 , 2015 , photo , david leung , head of sales for north america for alco electronics , talks about the operation at the factory in houjie town , dongguan city , in the guangdong province of china . a look inside the factory shows what it takes to succeed as a maker of gadgets for the rest of the world : human precision in tiny tasks , increasingly automated manufacturing , but also flexible thinking and perks to keep the best employees . ( ap photo / ng han guan )\na look inside alco electronics ltd . ' s factory in china shows what it takes to succeed as a maker of gadgets for the rest of the world\u2014human precision in tiny tasks and increasingly automated manufacturing , but also flexible thinking and perks to keep the best employees .\nchinese workers in blue coats and caps worked on a production line making tablets during the associated press ' recent visit to the 2 . 5 million - square - foot plant . their tasks can be tedious , such as soldering a connecter onto a circuit board . machines do things like inspect incoming circuit boards and tighten screws on tablets\u2014automation that lowers costs and improves quality . a droning noise signals where tablets are undergoing testing for all functions for eight hours before they ' re packaged . that ' s critical to help reduce returns .\nalco , founded in 1968 to make am / fm radios to export primarily to north america , has shifted with market demands . in 1980 , it moved production from hong kong to china in search of cheaper labor . due in part to automation and the changing labor market , it has about one - tenth of the employees it had at its peak of nearly 20 , 000 workers .\nthe company is now juggling customer demand for affordable but high - quality electronics as it wrestles with escalating labor pressures and other costs in china . david leung , head of sales for north america , recently spoke with the ap about what ' s selling , the differences in the chinese and u . s . markets , and what alco needs to do to attract workers .\na . in the u . s . , wi - fi is everywhere . so any device with the wi - fi capability is very popular . content owners are putting the apps onto the tablet so they can sell directly to the consumer . we work directly with wal - mart on vudu ( which distributes movies over the internet to tvs . ) the tablet is like a vending machine for your home . in peak times , we can do 40 , 000 ( tablets ) a day . . . that is if all 200 components arrive on the same day .\na . it is not a shoe factory or a garment factory . in general , we don ' t need a skilled worker . we need a disciplined worker , a worker willing to learn .\na . wages alone is not the biggest incentive . it ' s wages plus perks . we provide classes for them to learn in their free time . many workers like to learn cantonese and english as well . we also have karate classes , cooking classes . we have hired table tennis , basketball and yoga teachers to better their skills . we also host tournaments for volleyball , basketball , table tennis and badminton in our sport centre . since we are now making electric bicycles for europe , we also have a cycling team .\nwhatever the worker likes to do , we will try to find a teacher .\nin this tuesday , nov . 10 , 2015 , photo , a worker assembles electronic devices at an alco electronics factory in houjie town , dongguan city , in the guangdong province of china . a look inside the factory shows what it takes to succeed as a maker of gadgets for the rest of the world : human precision in tiny tasks , increasingly automated manufacturing , but also flexible thinking and perks to keep the best employees . ( ap photo / ng han guan )\nq . where do you sell your products other than the u . s . market ?\na . canada , mexico . we ship to south america , central america . and lately we ' re making shipments to india .\na . at the moment , we do not do a lot of business in china . our product is more geared for the overseas market . we are starting to do some china business . we ( started ) selling window tablets in the china market using portals like jd . com . in china , the physical store is not a big thing . they all rely on the internet . so we need to do our product with different packaging that is more suitable for the internet . many of the streaming portals are not available in china . even youtube is not available . also , google is not available in china so we have to redo all our software .\nin this tuesday , nov . 10 , 2015 , photo , workers at alco electronics pack video display devices at the factory in houjie town , dongguan city , in the guangdong province of china . a look inside the factory shows what it takes to succeed as a maker of gadgets for the rest of the world : human precision in tiny tasks , increasingly automated manufacturing , but also flexible thinking and perks to keep the best employees . ( ap photo / ng han guan )\nchina is a very big country . we need to learn about the distribution channel in china . we ' ve been doing export market selling to the united states for the past 30 years . so although our factory is in china , selling in china is a brand - new market for us .\na . online is no . 1 in china . china skipped all the shopping mall phenomenon and they jumped right into internet selling . so in order to sell to china , you have to find the right website . you have to really get into the social network to promote your product . it ' s not the advertisements on tv that is the most important . it ' s the advertisement through social networking that is key in the selling of your products .\nin this tuesday , nov . 10 , 2015 , photo , a worker tests displays at an alco electronics factory in houjie town , dongguan city , in the guangdong province of china . a look inside the factory shows what it takes to succeed as a maker of gadgets for the rest of the world : human precision in tiny tasks , increasingly automated manufacturing , but also flexible thinking and perks to keep the best employees . ( ap photo / ng han guan )\namazon said thursday it was launching its fire tablet in china , and had agreed to a partnership with internet firm baidu to provide search and applications for the device .\napple said friday it continues to sell its iphones in china pending an appeal of a ruling which said the smartphones violated a patent of a chinese manufacturer .\nminecraft ,\nthe popular microsoft - owned , world - building video game , is heading to china .\napple ' s grip on china ' s tablet market has loosened as asian tech companies increase sales with cheaper android tablet computers , a market report showed thursday .\nchinese appliance maker midea promised thursday that german industrial robot maker kuka will remain independent , seeking to allay fears about its takeover bid for the company .\nxiaomi , a chinese handset maker little known in the west , overtook tech giant samsung electronics co . to become china ' s top - selling smartphone brand in the second quarter , a market research company said tuesday .\nmobile fitness app polar has suspended its location tracking feature after security researchers found it had revealed sensitive data on military and intelligence personnel from 69 countries .\na lightweight , compact and efficient supercapacitor printed on a flexible plastic sheet has been developed by researchers at the indian institute of science ( iisc ) .\nresearchers from the university of western australia have designed a new system capable of carrying out large - scale 3 - d facial recognition that could transform the entire biometrics industry .\nthe european parliament rejected thursday a highly controversial eu copyright law proposal that has pitted beatles legend paul mccartney against internet giants and the creators of wikipedia .\nwikipedia went down in at least three countries wednesday in a protest at an upcoming european parliament vote on a highly disputed law that could make online platforms legally liable for copyrighted material put on the web . . .\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 .\nplease sign in to add a comment . registration is free , and takes less than a minute . read more\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\ncan ' t find a community you love ? create your own and start something epic .\nan uptick in demand among the biggest new york firms is helping to drive head count increases , especially for associates .\nweinstein has been hit with one count of first - degree criminal sexual act and two counts of predatory sexual assault , which relate to conduct from 2006 and involve a victim who is as yet unnamed .\npete michaels , who was a co - leader of greenberg traurig ' s financial regulatory practice , said law firms are like the porridge in the goldilocks tale , and mintz levin was just right .\ntwo years after a federal court decision expanded medicaid coverage for gender dysphoria in new york , the state has issued new guidance to streamline delivery of those benefits .\nthe former personal driver for president donald trump , who is now chauffeured by the secret service , alleges in a lawsuit filed monday that his former boss stiffed him on overtime pay and that , despite trump\u2019s largess , he hasn\u2019t gotten a raise in 12 years .\nin their column on antitrust trade and practice , shepard goldfein and karen hoffman lent ask whether current approaches to antitrust review are effective in protecting competition , in view of the prevalence two - sided markets and \u201cbig data . \u201d\nthe nylj 100 ranks the 100 largest firms by number of lawyers in the state of new york . every private law office in the state is considered , irrespective\u2026\npart i , yesterday , began the analysis of whether standing has a jurisdictional impact by examining the epicenter of appellate review , the doctrine of preservation , standing , subject matter jurisdiction , and the treatment of standing in the first department . part ii continues the analysis .\nin their technology law column , richard raysman and peter brown discuss the circumstances , legal analysis and conclusions surrounding \u201cw . g . bradley v . intelligence\u201d where a software customer\u2019s fraud claims survived dismissal even after partial affirmation of the underlying agreement .\nclick on the selected day / section to open the new york law journal in pdf format .\ncourt of appeals judge rowan wilson granted prosecutors leave to appeal a decision from the appellate division , second department that threw out john giuca\u2019s conviction in february .\nin their trusts and estate law column , c raymond radigan and john g . farinacci discuss guardianship matters and claims challenging transactions to which elderly and infirm individuals were parties .\ndespite being elevated to the second circuit nearly eight years ago , judge denny chin has maintained a regular presence at the district level , including a trial set to begin this month .\njustice eileen rakower issued a decision reversing the rule announced by the state department of financial services in october 2017 . the state plans to appeal the decision , dfs superintendent maria vullo said .\nthis article argues that the most recent pronouncements from the court of appeals advance the conclusion that standing is jurisdictional , albeit , plainly , not subject matter , may not be waived , and may be raised for the first time on appeal .\nfrom the big 4 to rivals next door , our latest legal speak podcast investigates the biggest threats to law firms in the modern legal economy .\ncohen has reportedly hired lanny davis , a washington - based attorney and public relations expert who worked as special counsel to president bill clinton in the late 1990s .\ncomplex litigation columnist michael hoenig writes : while the notion of \u201cgetting away\u201d is understandably attractive and exciting , dangers lurk in many of these exploits . vacationers , in unfamiliar surroundings , doing things they may not physically be prepared for , and taking risks they are not fully aware of can suffer injury , illness , even death while vacationing .\nthe new york law journal sat down with him to talk about his career and his vision for prosecutors in new york state .\n\u201cwe will defend to the teeth her right to protest family separations , \u201d said therese okoumou ' s attorney .\nwhat ' s in geoffrey berman ' s us attorney financial disclosure ? now we know .\ngeoffrey berman ' s disclosure provides a peek into the compensation scheme at one of the country ' s largest law firms and a broad picture of the client relationships the former white - collar defender left behind when he took over one of the most visible u . s . attorney offices in the country .\nfaulting himself and fellow trial judges for treating defendants on supervised released with a heavy hand for smoking marijuana , u . s . district judge jack weinstein said he would eschew sending violators to jail solely for using the substance .\nthe decision published by the commission thursday detailed a series of events in which william fisher , who is not an attorney , not only entered someone\u2019s home without permission but also posted about it online .\neric schneiderman will collect a gross monthly pension of $ 5 , 329 , or $ 63 , 948 annually , from the state . he received his first payment at the end of june .\nin his column on insurance fraud , evan h . krinick looks at two recent reports , one from the federal government and the other from new york ' s department of financial services .\nthree books were recently published that help in the broad assessment of where president trump\u2019s policies fit into u . s . political and international history . the fit is not good .\ngreetings from coney island ,\na group photography exhibition , opened at the honorable charles p . sifton gallery at the eastern district courthouse in brooklyn on june 28 .\ntatiana martins served as chief of the public corruption unit for the u . s . attorney\u2019s office in manhattan .\na manhattan federal court judge on tuesday made a preliminary finding that there was \u201cstrong\u201d evidence the trump administration acted in bad faith when deciding to ask about citizenship on the 2020 census in ruling to move forward new york attorney general barbara underwood\u2019s lawsuit over the question about citizenship .\nthe senate judiciary committee is seeking a special counsel to help confirm the trump administration ' s supreme court pick . the doj ' s point person on judicial nominees , beth williams , formerly a kirkland & ellis partner , helped guide the john roberts and samuel alito confirmations as special counsel .\na queens judge took bank of america to task for failing to file a required affidavit in a foreclosure case , but said the bank is not alone in this regard\u2014there is a \u201cpattern of persistent neglect\u201d among foreclosure plaintiffs in prosecuting their cases , the judge said .\nmark peroff and darren saunders , whose clients have included takeda pharmaceutical and retailer h & m , were most recently partners at california ' s wilson keadjian browndorf .\nthe ruling by acting manhattan supreme court judge alexander tisch , which was published last week , is the second time in recent weeks that a judge has upbraided city lawyers for discovery issues .\nthe attorneys general filed a motion for expedited discovery in washington\u2019s western district monday , along with 99 declarations from people involved with or affected by the separation policy .\nin his corporate crime column , william johnson explores the history and traditional use of the presidential pardon power , and illuminates the constitutional and legal issues involved .\nin order for plaintiffs to recover for noneconomic losses as a result of a car accident , they must prove that they suffered a \u201cserious injury\u201d as defined by insurance law section 5102 ( see insurance law section 5104 [ a ] ) . in many cases , the parties\u2019 experts have conflicting opinions on this issue .\nthe motion to dismiss , filed by attorney general barbara underwood ' s office , claims the targeting of unlawful insurance practices by the state has had no impact on the gun group ' s speech ability .\nappellate practice columnists thomas r . newman and steven j . ahmuty jr . discuss aggrievement in appellate standing .\ncooperatives and condominiums columnist eva talel discusses updated information on balcony enclosures and rooftop use .\nthe new york city bar association honored sheila kearney davidson , john mbiti and susan shin with diversity champion awards at its annual diversity & inclusion celebration dinner on june 27 .\n\u201ceven though overwhelming\u2013and indisputable\u2013evidence exists showing exactly what happened at sandy hook elementary school . . . certain individuals have persistently perpetuated a monstrous , unspeakable lie , \u201d the complaint reads .\nchief marketing officers are on the move at big law firms , as some find\na disconnect between what firms believe they want in a cmo and what they really need ,\naccording to one former cmo .\nthe move by the nation ' s highest court to hear the challenge to the \u201cseparate sovereigns\u201d exception comes as new york lawmakers , eyeing possible trump pardons , seek to close a loophole in the state ' s own double jeopardy protections .\nno ducking : aflac , transamerica hit with $ 2 . 5m in fines , restitution for insurance law violations\naflac and transamerica financial life insurance co . violated more than a dozen new york insurance laws and regulations between 2006 and 2014 , according to the state department of financial services .\nin his state e - discovery column , mark berman examines the question : \u201cwhat happens when a \u2018faithless servant\u2019 employee absconds with confidential company emails , and then deletes them from the company\u2019s server . does a claim for conversion lie ?\na general overview of requirements for legal light and air applicable to residential use in new york city .\nnew york city has been hit with sanctions for failing to turn over evidence related to a civil lawsuit alleging several police officers used excessive force during a 2014 arrest .\nthe manhattan district attorney\u2019s office announced on monday that weinstein , 66 , was charged with a first - degree criminal sexual act and two counts of predatory sexual assault pertaining to conduct from 2006 ; the latter charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison .\n' hope is not a strategy ' for midsize law firms in ny . here ' s what works\nseveral midsize firms based in pennsylvania and around the mid - atlantic have made bold moves in new york in recent months .\nsection 10 ( b ) of the securities exchange act became law in 1934 , and rule 10b - 5 was promulgated by the sec in 1942 , but it was not until the early 1960s , with cady , roberts & co . , 40 s . e . c . 907 ( 1961 ) , that the modern law of insider trading began to develop .\nnew york city bar association held its annual pride reception and arthur s . leonard award .\nin his section 1983 litigation column , martin a . schwartz notes that qualified immunity has recently come under attack by prominent federal jurists and legal scholars .\ntake a look at who ' s in contention and other kennedy news from the nlj .\nathene life insurance co . of new york was fined $ 15 million by state regulators thursday after an examination by the agency found the company violated the state\u2019s insurance laws and regulations by failing to make required disclosures to their policyholders .\nas the five district attorney\u2019s offices in new york city are set to give their entry - level prosecutors a pay bump with the help of millions in increased spending by the city government , the legal aid society , which is contracted by the city for its services , says it\u2019s time to boost public defenders\u2019 paychecks .\nthe panel friday sided with its sister circuit ' s order negating an fcc ruling that broadened the possibility for what fell inside federal law regulating autodialers .\nfenwick & west managing partner rodger cole called the team\none of the most successful ip litigation groups in the country .\nin a brief order , the appellate division , first department affirmed a manhattan judge\u2019s ruling to dismiss eric rasmusen\u2019s suit , finding that his allegations that citigroup underpaid its taxes are in the public domain , and thus a whistleblower suit is not justified .\nthe plea agreement between federal prosecutors and panepinto , a democrat from buffalo , said he tried to cover up his sexual harassment of a former senate staffer by offering her money and a new job .\nin his column on professional responsibility , anthony e . davis compares a new york opinion with one from north carolina , both addressing agreements that limit lawyers\u2019 rights to move between law firms .\nthe jurisprudence in the first department and the fourth department has evolved to become more favorable to certified classes seeking tort remedies for environmental harm .\nthe panel explained its reasoning for forcing the national highway traffic safety administration to implement new inflation - linked penalties .\nmembers of the latino judges association gathered at the new york city bar association for their annual meeting .\nthe city bar presented its municipal affairs awards to five assistant corporation counsel in the new york city law department .\nnew york attorney general barbara underwood\u2019s office has filed a motion to reargue the dismissal of charges against rensselaer county district attorney joel abelove , who was accused of perjury and misconduct in a matter stemming from his office ' s handling of a police - involved shooting last year .\nthe hire comes amid broader moves in dechert\u2019s life sciences and intellectual property practices , including a focus on building out its new york ip litigation practice .\nalready facing litigation over its chicago office , defunct firm sedgwick is now being sued for $ 23 million by its manhattan landlord for defaulting on payments .\nkenneth linn was ordered by a panel of the appellate division , first department , to participate for one year in the lawyer assistance program , which serves lawyers and judges who struggle with substance abuse or other mental health issues .\nformer st . lawrence district attorney mary rain will not be allowed to practice law in any capacity in new york state , according to a decision released by the third judicial department attorney grievance committee .\nin a letter to u . s . district judge george daniels , wigdor partner jeanne christensen said ed butowsky left threatening phone messages for douglas wigdor , asking for a meeting . butowsky called the move malicious .\ncvs agrees to pay feds $ 1 . 5m for failing to report opioid theft from long island stores\ncvs pharmacy has agreed to pay $ 1 . 5 million to settle claims that some of its stores in nassau and suffolk counties failed to swiftly report when opioids were lost or stolen .\nupcoming events and cle classes by local bar associations , courts and other presenters .\nthe new dfs rules apply to all entities under its jurisdiction , including insurance companies , insurance agents , banks , charitable foundations , consumer lenders , mortgage brokers , holding companies and premium finance agencies .\nthe court decided unanimously that a 2013 rule enacted by the new york city department of health and mental hygiene will stand .\nin their federal civil enforcement column , richard strassberg , william harrington and annie e . railton write : in 2010 , congress amended the anti - kickback statute ( aks ) to confirm that claims \u201cresulting from\u201d illegal kickbacks are false and thus actionable under the federal false claims act ( fca ) .\nnew york gov . andrew cuomo and attorney general barbara underwood and nyc mayor bill de blasio issued statements wednesday denouncing the divided u . s . supreme court\u2019s decision restricting the right of public sector unions to collect fair - share fees from non - union members and vowing support and protection for municipal unions . the state has the second - largest number of public sector workers in the nation , after california .\nunderwood\u2019s office warned of the scam in a tweet , saying it did not send a letter that asks for information from cryptocurrency platforms .\nten other states have also signed onto the lawsuit , which claims the epa violated the clean air act in april when it issued a guidance on the use of greenhouse gases used commonly in refrigeration and air conditioning .\nthe cia had denied the requests for records by employing the so - called ' glomar ' response .\nthe class action claims the office of refugee resettlement ' s new policy unduly delays transfer of unaccompanied minors in its care .\nthe actions are part of a consent order announced wednesday between equifax and banking regulators from new york and seven other states .\nin her distress mergers and acquisitions column , corinne ball discusses the case\nfranchise services of north america\nand writes : the importance of this case rests upon the threshold determination that relief from provisions in the certificate of incorporation granting rights to bona fide investors must be sought in the relevant state court , even when the remedy sought is the exercise of a federal right , generally exercised by fiduciaries that are required to act in the corporation\u2019s best interests .\nin his international arbitration column , john fellas analyzes the second circuit ' s recent decision in ' lloyds of london v . state of florida . '\nthe court , in a 4 - 2 reversal from the appellate division , found that comments made by a hospital official to a government investigator were not protected by absolute privilege .\nin the last two years , the second and seventh circuits have addressed rjr nabisco\u2019s domestic injury requirement .\nplease permit me by this letter to express my profound gratitude for having had the privilege to seek in each case how best to know , interpret , and defend the constitution and the laws that must always conform to its mandates and promises ,\nkennedy said in a letter to president trump .\njust minutes before the u . s . supreme court session began , justice anthony kennedy ' s wife mary slipped into the justices ' guest seats . was it a sign that kennedy was about to announce his retirement ?\njustice samuel alito jr . wrote that the majority recognized that the loss of payments from nonmembers may cause unions to experience\nunpleasant transition costs in the short term .\nhowever , he added ,\nwe must weigh these disadvantages against the considerable windfall that unions have received under abood for the past 41 years .\nmembers of the new york city bar association said in a report released on wednesday not having deep pockets for some litigants is undermining the fair administration of justice in new york\u2014but all hope is not lost .\nfederal authorities say the analyst provided nonpublic information about sherwin - williams ' upcoming acquisition of valspar to two associates , neither of whom had ever traded on securities before .\nin an appearance before manhattan supreme court judge saliann scarpulla , attorneys for the foundation asked that if a hearing is held , it be scheduled for after nov . 6 .\nas a host of new york lawyers mobilized to reunite families who have been separated while trying to cross the southern border of the united states , new york attorney general barbara underwood announced tuesday she has joined counterparts in 17 other states in a lawsuit to challenge the trump administration\u2019s immigration policies and practices .\nu . s . district judge kimba wood said the organization had until july 5 to finish its review of all the material provided by cohen ' s team at mcdermott will & emery , which itself has told wood it is finished with its own review process\u2014and will make more than 12 , 000 privilege claims .\nin his admiralty column , james e . mercante writes : recent marine casualties demonstrate that operators of watercraft can be lured into inattention as readily as their landlubbing counterparts .\nscott e . mollen , a partner at herrick , feinstein , discusses \u201ccohoes hous . auth . v . doe , \u201d where an eviction was found to be a \u201cgrossly disproportionate consequence , \u201d in light of sensitive circumstances ; and \u201cpaige v . new york city housing authority , \u201d where the court cited \u201cappalling bureaucratic malfeasance\u201d where it was found that nycha failed to conduct lead paint inspections and remediation .\nthe answer is always clients want us to bring these attributes to every stage of the project , to the overall project , and to every project .\nshareholder alert : pomerantz law firm reminds shareholders with losses on their investment newell brands inc . of class action lawsuit and upcoming deadline \u2014 nwl\nwith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality , online , on - demand premium content from well - respected faculty in the legal industry . this is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their cle requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas ."]}
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", "topic": 39}], "title": "autotrader . com", "paragraphs": ["director of public relations andrew nicolai 949 . 293 . 5241 andrew . nicolai @ urltoken\nurltoken customer ops awards recognition event is an annual event held in atlanta , georgia .\nsr . public relations manager brenna buehler 949 . 267 . 4781 brenna . buehler @ urltoken\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nurltoken offers solutions for the insurance industry , app developers , web publishers and state governments .\nsince 2005 , carfax vehicle history reports have been available with vehicles listed for sale on urltoken . online shoppers have free access to these reports directly from hundreds of thousands of urltoken vehicle listings .\ncox enterprises inc . will sell a 25 percent interest in its urltoken unit to providence equity partners .\nurltoken said that mr . johnson and his executive team would remain in place and that kelley blue book would remain in its headquarters in irvine , calif . , and operate as a subsidiary of urltoken .\naccelerate response to technical issues : urltoken needed all site issues to be resolved as quickly as possible .\nexpressing an interest in reaching female car buyers , urltoken has announced two initiatives directly targeted at them .\natlanta , may 23 , 2013 / prnewswire / \u2014 today , urltoken \u00ae announced that it has entered into an agreement with experian automotive which will enable dealers to utilize autocheck\u00ae vehicle history reports when merchandising their inventory on urltoken . beginning in september , dealers who subscribe to experian automotive\u2019s autocheck product will have the option of utilizing those vehicle history reports on the urltoken site . this non - exclusive partnership is a step designed to facilitate choice for urltoken \u2019s dealer customers and allow other vehicle history report providers to work with urltoken in a similar manner .\nthe new campaign establishes urltoken as the leader in the online certified category , based on having the most certified partners and the most certified inventory ,\nsaid clark wood , vice president of marketing , urltoken .\nonline advertising continues to reach our target demographic by building nationwide awareness of certified and urltoken ' s offerings .\njimbo \u2013 the differences between the deal announced by urltoken and the leveraged buyout / private equity deals , like simmons , quoted in the ny times story are profound . most importantly urltoken will still be controlled by cox enterprises .\nhere are a few of our besties dressed in the # ccoty . who wore it best ? # nyfw urltoken\natlanta , may 23 , 2013 / prnewswire / - - today , urltoken \u00ae announced that it has entered into an agreement with experian automotive which will enable dealers to utilize autocheck\u00ae vehicle history reports when merchandising their inventory on urltoken . beginning in september , dealers who subscribe to experian automotive ' s autocheck product will have the option of utilizing those vehicle history reports on the urltoken site . this non - exclusive partnership is a step designed to facilitate choice for urltoken ' s dealer customers and allow other vehicle history report providers to work with urltoken in a similar manner .\nurltoken announced it has a deal to acquire kelley blue book ( and two sister companies , cdmdata and cdm dealer services ) . in a news release , urltoken said that the deal should close by the end of the year .\nurltoken offers engaging turn - key and custom advertising opportunities providing advertisers with precision - targeted , cross - platform solutions .\nfor further information : julie shipp , public relations manager , 404 - 568 - 7914 , julie . shipp @ urltoken\nurltoken , the number one automotive classifieds site on the planet , announced today its ongoing commitment to nationwide brand marketing and advertising with its launch of a new online certified ad campaign . the new campaign contains fresh creative elements and is running throughout the urltoken web site ( urltoken ) and on partner sites such as aol , netscape , compuserve and aol local .\n[ \u2026 ] this post was mentioned on twitter by jeff kershner and pacific dealer , richard . richard said : urltoken is sold to providence equity partners : cox enterprises inc . will sell a 25 percent interest in its \u2026 urltoken [ \u2026 ]\nempower employees : tuttle wanted urltoken employees to be self - sufficient when it came to understanding and using akamai cloud services .\nautotrader is a cox automotive\u2122 brand . cox automotive is a subsidiary of cox enterprises . for more information , please visit urltoken .\ncontact : louise barr of autotrader . com , + 1 - 404 - 843 - 5943 , or louise . barr @ urltoken\n& lt ; a href =\nurltoken\n& gt ; ralph paglia on twitter counter . com & lt ; / a & gt ;\nthe agreement between urltoken and experian is being hailed as a victory for dealers who are angry about carfax ' s perceived stranglehold on vehicle history reporting .\nannouncement is part of strategy to provide dealers with a choice as to which vehicle history report provider they utilize in merchandising their inventory on the urltoken site .\nfor further information : lou laste , 404 - 568 - 7791 ( o ) ( m ) 404 - 693 - 2771 , lou . laste @ urltoken\ncarfax and urltoken have a marketing agreement that requires dealers to use carfax vehicle history reports if they include such a report with their used - vehicle listings .\nas a long - time akamai customer , urltoken has implemented a number of akamai cloud services over the years . however , over time it became clear that numerous departments within urltoken could better understand the services being used , additional services available to them under their current contract and how to engage these services . mark tuttle , senior manager of engineering for urltoken , found himself fielding every internal question about issues or concerns related to akamai cloud services , whether real or perceived .\nas the largest automotive marketplace , urltoken has more than 4 million new and used car listings with more than 17 million unique visitors each month . through this agreement with carfax , urltoken is empowering its large and diverse customer base of nearly 20 , 000 dealerships with choice in this important aspect of merchandising their listings .\nfind out how urltoken is providing enhanced vehicle valuations that provide the most objective , frequently updated , market - driven , and reliable new and used car prices .\nthis certification attests to the fact that urltoken and its customer service leaders have successfully balanced efficiency and effectiveness in their operations . by optimizing their cost components and their ability to satisfy cus\u00adtomers , urltoken exemplifies best practices in a very important consumer products sector ,\nsaid bruce belfiore , ceo and senior research executive of benchmarkportal .\nas the largest automotive marketplace , urltoken has the most listings and the highest number of unique visitors each month . additionally , the company also has a large and diverse customer base , with nearly 20 , 000 dealerships . through listening to customer feedback , urltoken recognized that there was a growing need among its dealer customers to select which vehicle history report service they wish to utilize on the urltoken site . by entering into a non - exclusive relationship with one of those providers , urltoken is moving toward empowering dealer customers with more choice in this important aspect of merchandising their listings , thereby continuing to deliver on its mission of making car buying and selling easier .\nstarting in september , dealers will be allowed to post used vehicles on urltoken with experian automotive ' s autocheck vehicle history reports in addition to reports from carfax inc .\nfor further information : lou laste , 404 - 568 - 7791 ( o ) , or ( m ) 404 - 693 - 2771 , lou . laste @ urltoken\nurltoken is a majority - owned subsidiary of manheim auctions , inc . , the world ' s largest operator of wholesale auto auctions since 1945 . manheim auctions , a wholly owned subsidiary of media conglomerate cox enterprises , inc . , is urltoken ' s principal stockholder and a key investor along with landmark communications , adp , inc . , ebay , inc , and the venture capital firm kleiner perkins caufield & byers . for more information , visit urltoken or call 1 - 800 - 353 - 9350 .\nurltoken websites transcend the traditional boundaries of online \u201clead generation\u201d through cox automotive\u2019s accelerate digital retailing technolog , which allows you to start and make complete deals online , on every device .\nas a result of urltoken ' s tremendous brand recognition , the company has set and broken traffic records to its site , reaching more than 7 million unique monthly visitors , conducting more than 30 million vehicle searches per month from a database of 2 . 1 million new , used and certified per - owned vehicles . urltoken ' s on - going user profile and site satisfaction studies have shown consumer demand for certified is on the rise . one out of two urltoken site users indicated they are likely to search for a certified vehicle .\ncentreville , va . and atlanta , aug . 28 , 2013 \u2014 urltoken and carfax today announced the renewal of their eight - year partnership that allows dealers to include carfax vehicle history reports on their urltoken listings . today , carfax has more than 27 , 000 dealers who already choose to offer free carfax reports to build consumer confidence in their inventory listings .\nshoppers browse differently on mobile devices than they do on computers . urltoken websites are responsive with server - side elements , a truly mobile - first approach to website design that delivers the flexibility to customize mobile experiences based on mobile shopping behaviors . similar to other ecommerce experiences like apple or amazon , urltoken websites maximize user experience on every device without sacrificing speed or search ranking .\nlaunched in 1998 , urltoken is the internet\u2019s leading auto classifieds marketplace and consumer information website . with a goal of connecting buyers and sellers in the automotive marketplace , urltoken lists about 3 million new , used and certified pre - owned vehicles for sale from thousands of auto dealers and private sellers . through urltoken , consumers can buy and sell their autos and access a robust research and compare portal , and dealers can access a community site allowing them to manage their online inventory . major car manufacturers and dealers place ads on the site to reach the more than 15 million unique monthly visitors .\nthree distinct banner ad looks convey the message that urltoken , with thirteen certified partners including acura , audi , chrysler , dodge , ford , general motors , honda , jeep , lexus , lincoln , mercury , plymouth and toyota , has the largest aggregate online inventory of certified cars . visitors to urltoken can search for certified only or , within a larger search , pull out the certified listings .\nthe we [ heart ] you ! campaign was a full year program that was kicked off at the annual awards event where urltoken appreciated their customer ops division on a quarterly basis through activities and mementos .\njohn gray , president of experian , says september will be the first time in recent history that its vehicle reports will be included in urltoken listings . more than 12 , 000 dealerships subscribe to autocheck , gray says .\ncreating an unique environment where urltoken can highlight some of their top employees in the customer ops division is just one of the many ways they honor and recognize the importance each and every person is to their operation as a whole .\nnew research conducted by urltoken indicates that 80 percent of vehicle purchases are influenced by women , a surprisingly high number that demonstrates the importance to female consumers , who account for over 50 percent of vehicle buyers in the united states .\nchip perry , urltoken president and chief executive officer , said the partnership with providence equity would help the online business pursue \u201cmany organic growth opportunities , as well as strategic acquisitions , that will help improve the products and services we offer . \u201d\nperhaps this says more about cox than about urltoken . atc has been profitable for years , but has been been paying back the huge initial investment cox and it ' s other investors made at the beginning . this influx of capital dramatically speeds up that repayment . much of cox ' s portfolio is made up of businesses in shrinking segments ; newspapers , tv , radio , auto auctions , etc . urltoken is a rare commodity for them : a business unit with a growing valuation .\nexperian ' s agreement with urltoken comes a month after the owners of 120 auto dealerships filed a federal lawsuit against carfax alleging that carfax engages in anti - competitive practices and violates antitrust laws . the suit seeks damages of more than $ 50 million .\nas part of its premium service & support contract , urltoken has access to formal training conducted by akamai experts . many urltoken employees have taken advantage of instructor - led courses that provide hands - on training designed to help akamai customers extract the most value from their akamai investment . \u201cthrough akamai training , our employees have increased their knowledge about the akamai platform and how to use it most effectively . plus , the premium service & support team is available to help our technical personnel put their training into action , \u201d explains tuttle .\nenjoy the industry\u2019s most secure online retailing experience through site - wide https encryption . now included on all urltoken websites , this technology safeguards customer data across every page of your website , ensuring security and con\ufb01dentiality throughout a shopper\u2019s digital journey\u2014from online form submissions to \ufb01nancial queries and deals .\nurltoken has been , and i think will continue to be , a media success story . when other media outlets were seeing drops in advertising revenue during the tough economy , atc was holding it ' s own . with a recovery they could easily be back to double - digit growth rates .\nthanks to a recent tweet by @ ericmiltsch of dealer teamwork , i learned of this new development : urltoken i ' m not seeing it so far for any of my dealer - customers , how about you all ? if . . . google my business keyword report , anyone seeing this yet ?\n\u2018many of our dealer customers use urltoken to merchandise their vehicles to potential used car buyers , \u2019 said bill eager , vice president of carfax . \u2018offering carfax reports , like pictures , videos , vehicle details and a price , is a key component in our dealer customers\u2019 efforts to advertise their vehicles . \u2019\natlanta , june 6 , 2013 / prnewswire / - - urltoken , the ultimate automotive marketplace , recently announced that it has achieved the prestigious\ncenter of excellence\ncertification by benchmarkportal , placing its consumer and specialty sales customer service call center in the top ten percent as surveyed for efficiency and effectiveness .\nurltoken didn\u2019t say , though an early valuation of the company by a banker cited in a september story by the financial times said it was from $ 500 million to $ 1 billion . the wall street journal reiterated that ballpark figure on monday , calling the deal a \u201c $ 500 million - plus acquisition . \u201d\nas the world\u2019s largest and most trusted cloud delivery platform , akamai makes it easier for its customers to provide the best and most secure digital experiences on any device , anytime , anywhere . akamai\u2019s massively distributed platform is unparalleled in scale , giving customers superior performance and threat protection . akamai\u2019s portfolio of web and mobile performance , cloud security , enterprise access , and video delivery solutions are supported by exceptional customer service and 24 / 7 / 365 monitoring . to learn why the top financial institutions , online retail leaders , media and entertainment providers , and government organizations trust akamai , please visit urltoken , urltoken , or @ akamai on twitter .\nmost websites are built with either a responsive design or a server - side detection approach , which delivers device - specific content . urltoken websites combine responsive elements with server - side technology . this mobile - first philosophy gives our clients unmatched flexibility to configure the mobile and desktop experiences based on how shoppers use these devices .\nbased on extensive quantitative research and quantitative testing , urltoken vehicle deal pages enhance one of the most critical steps in the shopper journey\u2014the vdp view\u2014by incorporating intuitive mobile - \ufb01rst design with an integrated digital retailing experience . the result is a best - in - class inventory experience for every vehicle and a transparent gateway to more deals .\nseparately , urltoken reported it landed a financing arrangement with goldman sachs lending partners llc and wells fargo bank to provide $ 525million in senior secured revolving credit and term loan facilities . the facilities will be used to fund the redemption of certain shares of autotrader\u2019s outstanding capital stock and for working capital and other general corporate purposes of the company .\nour analytics platform was built to ensure you know exactly who is visiting your website , and help you deliver content that moves those shoppers closer to a purchase . part of nvision , cox automotive\u2019s all new end - to - end performance hub , urltoken analytics deliver insight into customer buying intent with data - driven behavioral analytics and groundbreaking marketing attribution .\nat coggin ford , we agree , the color black demands a certain level of respect - - no matter how you wear it . whether you ' re on the runway or the road , this color adds an element of sleek sophistication that cannot be denied . no wonder urltoken named it the car color of the year during new york fashion week 2015 .\nit ' s great news ; it ' s a victory for the industry that urltoken is now allowing dealers to choose which vehicle history report company they want to do business with ,\nsays jeremy alicandri , vice president of corporate development at habberstad auto group , in huntington station , n . y . his dealerships are among the plaintiffs in the lawsuit against carfax .\nearning this award is a great achievement for urltoken ' s customer service team ,\nsaid pat dennis , director of customer service for consumer and specialty sales .\nthis recognition is a testament to our continued investments in our people , development and technology . i am very proud of our team members , who are the foundation to building stronger relationships with our customers .\nurltoken allows you to create and control a complete virtual showroom . our mobile - \ufb01rst website platform delivers unmatched mobile and desktop \ufb02exibility , comprehensive inventory merchandising , personalized shopper experiences , accelerate digital retailing , and groundbreaking connectivity with autotrader\u00ae , kelley blue book\u00ae , vauto\u00ae , dealertrack\u00ae , and other cox automotive solutions . this unrivaled combination transcends traditional website limitations , allowing you to optimize every aspect of your digital marketing strategy .\n\u201cthe internet has become a primary marketing channel for auto dealers and manufacturers to reach and influence consumers during the vehicle purchase process , \u201d said chip perry , president and chief executive of urltoken . \u201cwe believe our two companies are well positioned in this very competitive environment to help the industry adopt and embrace new tools and technologies that will drive higher levels of efficiency and profitability among both dealers and manufacturers over the next decade . \u201d\naccelerate digital retailing delivers the ultimate virtual showroom experience , creating an uninterrupted and transparent path to purchase . available across urltoken websites , autotrader , and kelley blue book , accelerate digital retailing gives prospective buyers a seamless online shopping process regardless of their digital journey , while you control key the stages of the deal - making experience . the result is an online to in - store sales workflow that saves customers time and sells cars faster .\nads also focus on building awareness of the certified category as a whole by linking visitors to the educational section of the urltoken site . car shoppers can research what a certified car is , compare certified programs and learn about the benefits of owning a certified car . these include extended warranties , special financing , roadside assistance and the general peace of mind that comes from purchasing a vehicle that has passed a rigorous manufacturer - backed inspection .\nfounded in 1997 , autotrader , which owns the urltoken and kelley blue book brands , has grown into the largest digital automotive marketplace in the united states . it has benefited in recent years from car sales that have outpaced the economic recovery . for all of 2013 , u . s . auto sales are expected to have finished near 15 . 6 million , up about 8 percent from 2012 , making it the strongest year for vehicle sales since 2007 .\njason manning - i am fascinated by your comment . . . having led the development of a very customized configuration of urltoken while building out adp ' s social media marketing operations center in scottsdale , i began to imagine what it would be like to take advantage of the\napp store\nthat salesforce has cultivated for a car dealership . their may be more substance to what you allude to then most would be willing to admit from within the auto industry !\nas i write this story , i am listing to sean stapleton\u2019s amplified voice as he explains the power of having one system that integrates all of a dealer\u2019s internet marketing , website , crm , desking , finance and service in one platform that is accessible via the web or a mobile phone . it is an impressive vision and i can understand why dealers want it and why urltoken wanted to be the company to bring it to them . from both a revenue development and a dealer satisfaction perspective , it makes a lot of sense .\nalex was born into the car business . his family owns a group of stores in virginia where he held a multitude of positions since he first cut the grass there in 1989 . dealerrefresh caught his attention in 2006 and he has been a part of the community ever since . in 2010 alex joined urltoken to help put a dealer ' s spin on products ; where he got a front row seat to converse with over 13 , 000 dealers and watch 2 acquisitions totaling over $ 5 billion . today , alex lives in vermont and works to make dealerrefresh amazing !\ncontact centers and their managers who wish to implement best practices and attain world - class performance in their industry have a unique opportunity to certify their call centers . benchmarkportal ' s rigorous certification process has the advantage of referencing all performance goals to their best practice database of thousands of contact centers . thus , contact centers will be held to performance levels that will improve their competitive position , not just force them to adhere to an arbitrary standard . please follow the link to discover what the steps to certification are and how they will improve your center ' s performance . urltoken call - center - certification .\nwhile i was working as a speaker at the vinsolutions sponsored \u201cinternet battle plan\u201d 3 day dealer training workshop in kansas city on wednesday may 18 th , sean stapleton ( vinsolutions chief sales officer ) approached me and said he wanted to update me on an important announcement regarding vinsolutions\u2026 he then told me about the urltoken acquisition of vinsolutions and showed me the autotrader issued press release announcing the deal . was i surprised ? not really . . . my initial perception and response to mr . stapleton was along the lines of \u201cwell , that makes more sense than most of the acquisitions i have been privy to , and congratulations on a job well done . \u201d\nthis makes a lot of sense because autotrader is also an entrepreneurial high growth technology company so they probably have a better understanding of how to maintain the momentum of the companies they bought rather than scaring the management away . after speaking with dale pollack ( vauto ) during the automotive leadership roundtable awards in miami , and with joe vraneza ( kbb ) , combined with observing what autotrader has done so far with their kelley blue book and vauto acquisitions\u2026 this is one auto industry observer ( me ) who believes that chip perry ( autotrader ) knows what he is doing by purchasing vinsolutions and how to get the most out of the company in the long term .\nsometimes i forget that autotrader has not always been the market dominating internet advertising company that it is today and that just like vauto and vinsolutions it was a start up internet company that has experienced extraordinary growth in a short period of time . as a result it seems chip perry knows exactly how to help the companies he has bought to scale through the different stages of growth they will most definitely experience with autotrader\u2019s support . chip is definitely one of our industry\u2019s most innovative thought leaders and this acquisition could have more impact than any other he has made so far because of the impact of all the technology in every department of the dealership : new , used , finance , service , parts , bdc , internet and marketing .\nwhile i was speaking with sean wolfington , a vinsolutions shareholder and entrepreneur , he described what vinsolutions offers dealers as a \u201cdealer marketing system\u201d that is every bit as significant to the dealership as their \u201cdealer management system\u201d .\nwolfington stated \u201cmost dealers spend too much money with too many companies who do online marketing ; search , banner ads , websites , crm , desking , finance etc and the systems don\u2019t integrate . vinsolutions has grown so fast because dealers like an \u201call - in - one\u201d dealership marketing system that gives them everything they need for less money and it is integrated with whatever dms system the dealer choses to use . . . \u201d\nautotrader ' s digital advertising has consistently delivered a lot of leads and sales to dealers and now they can give their dealers a system to convert more leads to sales and that helps them generate their own leads to all their profit centers : new , used , finance , service and parts .\nas i continued to discuss the events of the day , and all the things that must have happened leading up to the announcement by autotrader that they had agreed to acquire vinsolutions , sean wolfington went on to say ; \u201cmike dullea ( ceo ) and matt watson ( cto ) built an extraordinary technology platform and leadership team with talented guys like kendall billman and sean stapelton , the best salesperson in the industry . . . they are the best at what they do and dullea is a relentless leader who had the vision to build a fantastic company and team . \u201d\noops . . . you need to stop\nlurking\non adm and become a more genuine automotive professional by completing your membership registration . as a registered adm member , you can post comments , publish your own articles ( be a star ! ) and start forum discussions . stop being an online\npeeping tom\nand join adm right now !\nyep , they ' re going to ruin it . i can tell already , sniffing around into vs .\ni think we ' ve become automotive centric as well mike and i really appreciate your response . i ' ve been a fan of vinsolutions for quite some time even though i have only test driven your crm and monitored the design of your dealer sites . i ' m impressed . while the automotive industry has become\nspecialized\nin many aspects , i feel\nspecialized\nwill move forward to\ncustomized .\na customized crm , site , inventory manager etc is what i look forward to in my dealer ' s future and the automotive industry as a whole .\ni ' ll have that and that and that and that and let ' s also include that .\ni believe dealers will soon see the need to become customized in each unique market with vendors that will supply their unique solutions and secure their dealer ' s data . i ' m sure your company will evolve to that level . i ' m sure competition will keep your there .\ni only have a concern about the data leak that could happen or could be happening when autotrader acquires a business ( vauto , homenet , kbb and now vinsolutions in a short span of time ) . the terms\naffiliate ,\npartner ,\nsubsidiary ,\nand so on are ways that data can leak back to the consumer . i am well aware of how automotive vendor contracts are written and have great concerns with these acquisitions . as a dealer , watching autotrader continue to provide the consumer\nreality check\nsale data , makes me concerned that dealers may be losing control of their data through vendor products and creative or deceptive contracts and new acquisitions by vendors etc .\nthank you again for your response . i really appreciate you taking the time .\njason - i have to admit i also once thought that these open source solutions and companies like salesforce could be used in automotive but reality is : no oem certifications + no dms certifications + no vin decoding + crm ' s that are not built around vin numbers that know when a car is sold and attach service data = no use in the automotive space .\ni am the ceo at vinsolutions and as matt mentioned we use salesforce - why ? our system is so automotive centric it does not perform in any other industries and is built specifically for transacting automotive sales and service - so we had to go elsewhere even though we built our own product .\ngood luck with your vision and if you would like to speak about this at anytime just let me know .\n@ matt , ultimate control is ultimate power . carmax enjoys ultimate control with their internal custom systems . i ' ve experienced them first hand . i believe i can find support to help with the design and ultimate control costs . i ' m also considering sugarcrm for the same low cost purpose . zoho has a\ndrag and drop\ndesign feature that makes things even easier for an ultra low cost . these customizations are appetizing to a dealer who has a market , customer base and strategy that requires a specific direction . i ' m not so sure that\none size fits all\nfits anymore . there is too much technology and low cost choices to consider .\ni am the first person to negotiate and grind autotrader rates at every opportunity , but i am also smart enough to know that if their product was truly over priced , as many dealers would not have purchased it .\n@ jason manning : absolutely a good point . salesforce automation in vehicle retail has suffered more than a bit from tailored solutions that don ' t play well together . i think of the dms access by a crm as an example of that - - and so the solutions from outside this vertical market run up on a lot of data and interface barriers . some examples are how the dms data is integrated , whether it is a two - way interface , what formats ( xml , etc . ) to lead providers expect , how is email ( including attachments ) handled , and is there a custom report facility available . and more , as i start to think about it , but i ' m long - winded enough here . : )\nif you would like another opinion or set of eyes on what you are considering , just let me know .\nauto trader and vin a perfect marriage . two over priced products that are good at selling dealers but don ' t perform . dealers are enraged at at and personal experience with vins lies that they where not in this to sell it . con grads to the put together artists at vin for the profit they got from at . some one needed to get back what at has raped from dealers over the years . say what you got to say to get the cash . congradutions , i ' m jealous of what they got but disgusted with how they got it .\nralph you heard me say this at the battle plan this week\ndiaa\n.\natc has a lot of data , it remains to be seen if they can turn that data into information , activate it and then act on it . only time will tell .\nwelcome to automotive digital marketing please use the\nsign up\nlink above to complete your registration form and become a member of the industry ' s leading automotive marketing and internet sales professional community . adm members have access to resources , connections and private events that provide them with a competitive advantage .\nautomotive marketing network and exchange for car dealers , oem managers , advertising and marketing practitioners seeking improved results .\ngetting too many emails from adm ? click mailbox below to control which types of alerts and updates you are sent . . . . . .\nwe ' re sorry for any inconvenience , but the site is currently unavailable .\nicon - branding events icon created with sketch . inventory icon created with sketch . icon - mail - hover icon - mail marketing icon created with sketch . icon - operations icon - phone - hover icon - phone product training icon created with sketch . sales icon created with sketch . service icon created with sketch . icon - social - fb - hover icon - social - fb icon - social - google - hover icon - social - google icon - social - linkedin - hover icon - social - linkedin icon - social - rss - hover icon - social - rss icon - social - twitter created with sketch . icon - social - twitter - hover icon - social - twitter icon - social - youtube - hover icon - social - youtube\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 .\nhigher interest rates , tighter credit standards and a record number of off - lease vehicles are creating a fiercely competitive used car market for 2018 . learn how you can turn this into an opportunity to fuel used car sales .\nit ' s a bird . it ' s a plane . it ' s superman !\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 .\nbringing together a disparate set of it systems into a single centrally controlled platform gives a european manufacturer unprecedented global inventory management capability while providing its dealers across europe with unparalleled access to the vehicles and disposal options critical for long - term success .\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 .\ncommunity service is a daily part of work at cox automotive , so it seemed only natural that manheim australia would take its partnership with a local charity to the next level .\ntogether , our connected brands provide a comprehensive set of products and services that simplify the process , minimize friction and enable the smart , connected and enjoyable experience all car buyers and sellers expect .\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 .\nthe crm is a relatively recent addition to the automotive dealership , but it\u2019s already revolutionized the way dealers connect with their custome . . .\nyour profitability depends on your people : the more they learn , the more you\u2019ll earn .\nthat salesperson who just texted you he was quitting just cost you $ 15 , 000 . that\u2019s the average cost to a dealership to lose an employee . 1 of course . . .\nthe 2018 car buyer journey study explores how consumers complete the entire vehicle purchase process by exploring when , where and how consumers deci . . .\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 .\nthis is a few days old now and i\u2019m not sure of any immediate impact it could have , but figured some might want to know .\ncox will maintain majority ownership and operating control of autotrader . com , an online auto classifieds marketplace . providence\u2019s ownership will have no impact on day - to - day operations , but the private equity firm will get two seats on autotrader . com\u2019s board of directors .\ncox said the deal gives it access to additional investment capital and expertise to help accelerate autotrader . com\u2019s growth .\n\u201cthis agreement demonstrates our commitment to autotrader . com\u2019s continued success and will speed its future growth as the leader in the online auto space , \u201d said jimmy hayes , president and ceo of cox enterprises , in a news release . \u201cprovidence equity has a strong track record of working with communications , media and internet companies to promote growth and encourage strategic expansion . \u201d\ni\u2019m the founder of dealerrefresh . i got my start in the dealer business when i was 18 . from there i ' ve worked throughout several departments within fixed to variable ops . whether it\u2019s managing the desk , perfecting sales process or studying online marketing and media trends , i absolutely love this business and the challenges it brings . on top of keeping up with dealerrefresh , i consult with dealerships and key industry businesses . my passion has been and continues to be helping dealers leverage new media to sell and improve customer service .\nprivate equity loves businesses with recurring revenue streams . companies like pest control , lawn fertilization , cleaning companies , etc . i ' m sure that is what is prompting this investment . they probably see some opportunities to cut costs and boost cash flow while maintaining and / or growing the recurring income stream . should be interesting to watch play out\u2026\nthey will load it up with debt and cash out while the business will go bankrupt .\ncox has been having a very hard time selling autotrader , they ' ve had them on the market since 2008 , and all the major players like yahoo , comcast , google , aol , msn , kbb have not been interested .\natc didn ' t need to sell 25 % to an equity investor . kleiner perkins could have easily jumped up with more cash ( for more equity ) if they thought the company was in peril and / or believed it was a good investment . the fact kp didn ' t jump in for the extra 25 % is very telling . ed brooks is right for the most part . he spent time with atc and understands the culture of the company . at the inception of atc , the board moved people from the atlanta newspaper company ( cox owned ) to run the show . these were died in the wool newspaper people . i believe some of the early years provided slower growth than the investors liked . in the past few years , some of the old newspaper executives have moved on and retired . this has left openings near the top for younger / faster blood .\ntake the fact kp didn ' t want the other 25 % coupled with the assumption atc can get a substantial line of credit from just about anyone . since kp has been there since the beginning ; do they simply not trust the guys with a half billion more ( ? ) . there is more here than we ' re being told . and that ' s their choice . when you run in the corporate circles that the executives at cox run around in\u2026you know a lot of people with a lot of money . this could have just been a ' sweetheart ' deal . maybe it ' s just that simple .\none can do a lot of damage with $ 525mm . it ' s my assumption atc is recognizing the upward shift in the auto industry and they are going into acquisition mode . and why not ? that ' s what i would do . if in fact atc goes on a buying spree ( and chooses the right acquisitions ) , then i applaud providence for their investment . atc has the name recognition and talent pool to pull off some serious revenue and profit generators . i ' d look to buy dms / crm and mend them into the at software . could be an intersting summer .\ni hope one day that the\nmagazine\n, will return . its been a year since it dissolved , and i miss working for one of the best jobs of my life . only wishfull thinking . thanks for the memories .\nautotrader is a cash cow but their business model is not sustainable as the market shifts to a pay for performance model . they know that and are smart enough to use that money to start to buy assets like kbb to create some sort of competitive advantage\na : to buy them out . atc\u2019s floor management fucked over many employees ! !\ni recently convinced the owner of my company to start a b2b sales program . i will be selling used tires ( with a b2b discount ) directly to companies across the lower 48 - hopefully utilizing our website to stream line sales and shipping directly to my customers . where i need the help : i . . . where do i [ \u2026 ]\nif there is a recent post similar to this one i apologize - feel free to reply with the link to that thread and i ' ll shut up and go away hello all , this post could get real long so i am going to try and keep it as brief as possible . our group has been [ \u2026 ]\nhi everyone ! it ' s my first time posting in here but i ' ve found the threads to be very helpful . i wanted to ask the question of best lead sources based on your experience with them on a platform where i feel i ' ll get the most honest and helpful answers . i ' m the bdc / digital manager for the . . . best [ \u2026 ]\nwhat if there was a way to auto - magically improve leads ? for a moment , forget about how to do this and think of attributes that could be added to make the lead better for buyer and seller . attributes like : prior customer ? been on your site before ? car shopping sites . . . what would it take to make a [ \u2026 ]\ni ' ll try to keep this first post up to date with the various site hosting companies , so post up if i ' m missing something . i ' ll also try to list them alphabetically and include the name of their products . asl internet auto - corner autofunds autofusion all auto network autoonemedia autorevo . . . listing of all the dealership website hosting companies\nkelley blue book , the company so intertwined with the process of valuating cars and trucks for buyers and sellers that it became part of the american vernacular , has been sold .\n\u201cthe future that lies before us is full of potential , \u201d paul johnson , kelley blue book\u2019s president and chief executive , said in a statement . \u201cwe are proud of the kelley blue book brand and our many accomplishments over the past 84 years . \u201d\nkelley blue book was founded 1926 when les kelley , a mechanic , build a car dealership and printed a price sheet to circulate to lenders . other dealers asked for the list , and kelley sold it by subscription for $ 15 a year . kelley retired in the 1960s and the company stopped selling cars , according to a 1996 story in the times . the cook family of los angeles bought the price guide and hired the kelleys to run the business .\na team of new york times contributors blogs about news , trends and all things automotive . check back for insight , photos , reviews of cars and more . and remember to join the conversation \u2014 you can comment on the cars , offer your own reviews , and post questions in our reader comment area .\nthe regular features of this blog , including monday motorsports , the wheelies news briefs and reports on auto industry developments including vehicle recalls and technology updates , can now be found on the automobiles web page . read more\u2026\nyou may not be able to tell the difference while you\u2019re driving , but acura\u2019s new 4 - wheel steering system moves the front and rear wheels in concert to improve high - speed steering response . read more\u2026\ngeneral motors hasn\u2019t offered a diesel passenger car since the diesel - powered chevette chugged unceremoniously into its lineup in 1986 . but the company is back with its efficient chevrolet cruze turbo diesel . read more\u2026\ntoyota announced a recall on thursday of 803 , 000 camry , avalon and venza models for a problem related to air bags caused by spider webs . read more\u2026\na journey across sunny italy , sampling \u201cthe most sublime noise ever to enter the ear of man\u201d \u2014 the throaty engine of a ferrari , in this case the ff gt . read more\u2026\nautotrader was recognized as the top company for new - vehicle and used - vehicle leads in the 12th annual dealers ' choice awards , announced by the publishers of auto dealer monthly . voted on exclusively by dealers and dealership personnel , the program recognizes the industry ' s best product and service providers . read the full story here .\nfrost & sullivan has announced 44 world - class companies as winners of the 2015 cio impact awards . each nominated project was evaluated by a panel of expert judges that included award - winning chief information officers and frost & sullivan researchers . awards are being presented to the teams that led the highest - scoring projects in eight categories : enterprise social netowrking , advanced software development , enterprise architecture , mibility , cloud comuting , unified communciations nd collaboration , data and network resilience and advanced analytics and big data . autotrader won a 2015 cio impact award in the project category of advanced analytics and big data . read the full story here .\nautotrader was recognized as the top company for new - vehicle and used - vehicle leads in the 11th annual dealers ' choice awards , announced by the publishers of auto dealer monthly . voted on exclusively by dealers and dealership personnel , the program recognizes the industry ' s best product and service providers . read the full story here .\nautotrader has received the\nhighest rated\nused car advertising award in the sixth annual drivingsales dealer satisfaction awards , presented at a special event in conjunction with the 2015 national automobile dealers association ( nada ) convention & expo . read the full story here .\nautotrader was named a winner of the achievers 50 most engaged workplaces in north america for 2015 . the annual award honors the top 50 employers in north america that are leading innovation in engaging employees and making their workplaces more productive . applicants are evaluated based on : communication , leadership , culture , rewards and recognition , professional and personal growth , accountability and performance , vision and values and corporate social responsiblity .\nautotrader was named a recipient of benchmarkportal ' s prestigious\ncenter of excellence\ncertification for consecutive years . this accolade places autotrader ' s consumer and specialty sales customer service call center in the top 10 percent of those surveyed .\n\u00a9 2014 autotrader , inc . all rights reserved .\nautotrader\nis a registered trademark of tpi holdings , inc . used under exclusive license .\nbased on 36 month contract , \u00a31 , 000 deposit and 10 , 000 miles / year .\nget a valuation . create an advert . list your car for sale . three simple steps to sold .\nget a free valuation . sell or part - exchange your car at the right price .\nmake good choices with honest reviews on what it ' s really like to live with a car .\nauto trader is authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority in relation to consumer credit and insurance mediation activities . our fca firm number is 735711 ."]}
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fresh nutritional supplements . pharmavite ' s nature made brand of vitamins , mineral supplements , and herbal remedies are sold through major mass retailers and drugstore chains . like all successful supplement makers . . .\n\u201cthe thing that i appreciate most about working at pharmavite are the people . the people are amazing . \u201d - johnny , it services\npharmavite , and its core brands nature made\u00ae and soyjoy\u00ae , take great pride in our responsibility to the communities we serve . community involvement is a fundamental value of the company because the people who work for pharmavite really care about each other , customers and the community .\nalthough vitamin industry growth slowed this year , causing a nose dive in stock prices among publicly traded companies , pharmavite is still experiencing sales growth .\n\u201cwhat really makes pharmavite different from other companies is the caring nature of the people and the passion for quality that is exhibited at all levels . \u201d\nstarted in 1971 by local pharmacist barry pressman , pharmavite corp . is now fourth in national sales of vitamins / supplements , according to nutrition business journal . acquired in 1989 by tokyo - based otsuka pharmaceuticals , pharmavite declined to specify its annual revenue or to confirm the nutrition business journal ' s numbers .\ntoday , we are a global leader and manufacturer of dietary supplements as well as soy - based all natural snack bars . pharmavite produces and . . .\nas a member of the pharmavite team , employees enjoy competitive salaries and an exceptional benefits package featuring medical , dental , vision , 401k , life . . .\npharmavite has contributed through financial and in - kind donations to support initiatives led by vitamin angels . for example , in 2014 , pharmavite committed to manufacturing 10 million children\u2019s multi - chewable tablets for distribution around the world . in addition , nature made is committed to periodically making donations to vitamin angels in partnership with wallgreens .\nyou deserve opportunities to excel and grow professionally , no matter what role you play at pharmavite . so we offer training and development opportunities to help you pursue your goals .\n\u201cwhat really makes pharmavite different from other companies is the caring nature of the people and the passion for quality that is exhibited at all levels . \u201d - chioma , innovation\nmission hills \u2014 when joy joseph started working at pharmavite corp . 20 years ago this week , the company ' s research and development branch included just herself and two others .\nmany of the programs pharmavite supports are concentrated on what we do best \u2013 supporting essential nutrition . whether it is donating funds , volunteering time , or providing its products to those in need , pharmavite has established a reputation for contributing to initiatives that make a difference in the communities around us . these are just a few of the organizations we work with .\nlast year pharmavite ' s nature made brand scored big with sam - e . between march and december of 1999 , the company had sales of $ 60 million for sam - e .\nhaving been in the it industry for nearly 30 years , brian determines the strategic direction of pharmavite\u2019s it solutions , infrastructure and technology operations , as well as the company\u2019s consumer - facing technologies .\ntim is responsible for global sales and the international division at pharmavite . in his 30 + years of extensive experience , he has lent his leadership skills to campbell soup , heinz and procter & gamble .\n\u201ci ' m so proud to work for a company that prides itself on the quality of its products . the integrity of how pharmavite conducts its business , and the excellent way in which they treat their employees . \u201d\n\u201ci ' m so proud to work for a company that prides itself on the quality of its products . the integrity of how pharmavite conducts its business , and the excellent way in which they treat their employees . \u201d - lisa , manufacturing\nthe key thing that has attracted and retained good people at pharmavite for a long time\nwas\nthe company ' s focus on its employees and its dedication to upholding important values such as integrity , courage , teamwork , diversity , etc .\nstart\npracticing what they preach\nand focus on salvaging the company culture that has made pharmavite a place people want to come and stay at . start looking at the talent that is already in place and promote / support from within . stop practicing cronyism .\npharmavite operates from a unique foundation of values . this means we focus on recruiting the right people and ensure they are supported with the resources needed to grow , develop and remain satisfied . management training and leadership programs help us foster a culture of collaboration and participation . frequent staff , management and company - wide meetings allow all employees the chance to interact and take part in helping to shape the company . in addition , pharmavite uses state - of - the - art information technology systems to support our teams and to enable our business success .\nat pharmavite , we are all accountable for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace . we should recognize our personal biases and act appropriately . together we can maximize the power of our unique skills , talents , and points of view to deliver exceptional results and drive competitive advantage .\nwe embrace the responsibility that accompanies leadership through a commitment to quality . at pharmavite we have an obsession with quality . from ingredient sourcing , to state - of - the - art manufacturing practices we believe it is our responsibility to lead in delivering quality products and a quality consumer experience .\njoseph said sam - e is an example of pharmavite ' s new strategy of providing supplements that offer immediate relief of symptoms . traditional vitamins may offer a benefit over the long term of a person ' s life but do not have an immediate effect on how a person feels , she said .\nthe rise of sam - e has come at a time when other supplement makers are struggling to deal with a downturn in the herbal supplement market . although pharmavite is a privately held company , competitors who are publicly traded have seen their stock prices plummet largely because of concerns about slowing sales of once - hot herbal products such as st . john ' s wort .\nchristine has an extensive 30 + year career as a successful human resource professional . she comes to pharmavite most recently from abbott laboratories where she held various leadership positions in hr for 19 years . as chro , she leads all aspects of the hr function , including staffing and career development , diversity , employee compensation and benefits , organization development , training , and employee relations .\ntoday , we are a global leader and manufacturer of dietary supplements as well as soy - based all natural snack bars . pharmavite produces and distributes more than 120 dietary supplement products in the u . s . and more than 100 internationally throughout japan , taiwan , mexico , s . korea and iran . we are pleased to offer quality products that deliver on their promises .\nat pharmavite , we strive to make the world a better place . it\u2019s in our dna . more than 45 years ago , our founders aimed to improve health & wellness by focusing on the basics\u2014good nutrition and essential nutrients & minerals . and since that day , we\u2019ve been a leader in the health and wellness industry and have earned the trust of consumers , healthcare professionals , and retailers alike .\njerome joins pharmavite with 20 + years of finance , business planning and operations experience within the nutrition consumer goods industry . he has held various leading finance - related positions with both global consumer companies , such as danone , unilever and pepsico as well as several high growth healthy life - style start - ups . most recently , he was cfo at pepsico for naked juice , and later led the global pepsico venturing group as managing director .\npharmavite also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures . if you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability , you may use the alternative email address below to contact us about your interest in employment at recruiter @ urltoken , or you can send your resume to recruiter @ urltoken or you can call us at + 1 - 818 - 221 - 6200 .\nandrea is a 20 - plus - year global cpg marketing veteran with experience across multiple industries and business models at major cpg companies , including p & g and pepsico . at pepsico , andrea served as cmo and vp / general manager for its emerging health and wellness division focused on the naked , izze and kevita brands . at pharmavite , she leads all aspects of the marketing organization including brand development , consumer insights , media and advertising .\n360 reviews should help hold supervisors and managers accountable and visible to opportunities , train supervisors before they manage their team , executives are rarely at the facilities , slow response time to emails or vague emails . there is no perfect company . pharmavite needs to be more flexible and look into how to tap into the millennial market . there are so many older employees who are looking to retire soon and this place is not attractive to the next generation .\nthe best example is sam - e , an amino acid derivative that the company says relieves joint pain and the symptoms of arthritis and can improve mood and liver function . pharmavite was the first company to market sam - e widely in the u . s . since it was introduced in march 1999 , sam - e has become the best - selling supplement among the more than 150 products the company sells . between march and december , the company had sales of $ 60 million for sam - e .\nthat said , the focus on values ( e . g . integrity ) has dissipated with the new executive team , made up of all new members ( except one ) who have no understanding of what the company is about or how to leverage loyal employees and fully utilize their capabilities . senior leaders are hiring people they ' ve had personal relationships with and one senior leader was even terminated for inappropriate behaviors . in the recent months , many employees have left pharmavite and it ' s very likely that more will leave .\npharmavite llc is proud to be an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce . our employment decisions are made without regard to race , color , religion , creed , sex ( including pregnancy , childbirth or related medical conditions ) , national origin , citizenship , ancestry , age , marital status , protected veteran status , physical or mental disability , genetic information , sexual orientation , gender identity , or any basis prohibited under federal , state or local law . for additional information about equal employment opportunity laws , please see urltoken and the supplement at urltoken see also the pay transparency notice at urltoken we also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories , consistent with applicable law .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ntoday , as vice president of quality , research and development and technical operations , joseph oversees a staff of 25 chemists and pharmacists , including several with doctorates .\nwe ' re a think - tank type of r & d group ,\njoseph said .\nthese days , her branch is especially busy as it is the key to the company ' s five - year strategic plan . the company , which markets its products mostly under the nature made and nature ' s resource brand names , was built on traditional vitamins . but now consumers want supplements that provide them with more immediate benefits , joseph said .\nwe ' ve set a strategy to develop new products that have a specific health benefit ,\njoseph said .\ntoday , supplements are more directed at providing an immediate effect .\ni think sam - e ate it up ,\njoseph said of st . john ' s wort .\na lot of people who were using st . john ' s wort are now using sam - e because it works better for what they need .\nin coming years , the company plans to use the sam - e strategy to develop new supplements in areas that include women ' s health , intestinal health , bone health and the sports nutrition market , deemed by the company ' s market researchers as potentially the most lucrative areas , joseph said .\ngrant ferrier , editor of the journal , estimated the company ' s 1999 supplement sales at $ 450 million . that tally puts it fourth in nationwide sales behind american home products , makers of centrum ( $ 620 million ) , carson - based leiner health products , which makes the your life brand ( $ 530 million ) , and rexall sundown ( $ 520 million ) .\nferrier estimated the company would have sales of $ 500 million this year , continuing a pattern of growth that started in the ' 90s , the vitamin boom years . in 1996 , the journal estimated the company ' s sales at $ 290 million .\nthey have been one of the leading growth companies in a growth industry ,\nferrier said .\nwe don ' t experience the same highs and lows that the other companies do . we have a broader base of products ,\nsaid doug jones , the product manager in the company ' s marketing department .\nin the last year , the company has introduced several new products to the market , including a new sports nutrition bar under the jog mate brand name and new high fiber and calcium beverages under the optimize brand name .\nfor all of the leading vitamin and supplement companies , new products are key to your future growth ,\njones said .\nit ' s something we try to be very aggressive about .\nit makes sense to ferrier that the company is weathering the current downturn in the industry . the company has a broad range of products and never relied heavily on the herbal market . however , he said the company ' s aggressive approach to introducing new products is pretty standard in this industry .\none of the characteristics of this industry is it sort of rides the wave of new emerging products ,\nferrier said .\nyou have st . john ' s wort dropping by $ 70 million , but now sam - e is making $ 100 million .\nthe manufacturers listed below have chosen to participate in usp ' s verification program for dietary supplements . they have submitted selected products and brands for verification .\nwhen you make an effort to live well , feeling good comes naturally . our dietary supplements support that journey because we truly believe that healthiness leads to happiness .\nquality can\u2019t be faked , rushed , copied , or contrived . it has to be real . and because we know every capsule we make matters , each one has to be just right before it\u2019s ready for your shelf .\nwe come to work every day with one goal in mind : to help people live healthier and feel better . if you\u2019d like to be a part of that , we\u2019d love to meet you .\neveryone\u2019s journey to health is different . no matter what yours looks like , our products empower you to become your healthiest self .\nat nature made \u00ae , we believe it\u2019s our responsibility to lead in delivering quality products and a quality consumer experience .\nwe\u2019re the only company that starts with farm fresh fruits , vegetables and grains to make its one - of - a - kind foodstate nutrients . tm\nthe consumers we serve , the communities we live in , and the planet we call home are all a part of the picture . so we try to give back whenever possible and hold ourselves accountable for our actions .\nthere\u2019s a reason why nature made is the # 1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand in traditional retail scanning outlets . * we\u2019re committed to making vitamins and supplements that you can choose with confidence .\nnature made\u00ae is the # 1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand in traditional retail scanning outlets ( based in part on data reported by nielsen through its scantrack\u00ae service for the total vitamins category for the 52 - week period ending 12 / 31 / 2016 in us xaoc and us food drug mass channels . \u00a92017 the nielsen company ) .\nfoodstate \u00ae is in the business of improving lives by staying true to the intention of food . by making nutrients with fresh and local foods , we\u2019re changing the world each and every day through our two brands , megafood \u00ae and innate \u00ae .\nthere\u2019s a lot that goes into each and every formulation to bring these high quality supplements to customers like you . see the science for yourself .\nwe can\u2019t do it alone . it takes great people to make a difference in people\u2019s lives , and taking care of our employees is just one way we keep great people around .\neveryone has a different view of the world , and we love that . having a workplace where everyone is heard is key to good collaboration and meaningful participation .\nhealth isn\u2019t something we deliver only to customers . our employees and their families are on the receiving end too , through wellness programs that help us practice what we preach .\nwe take care of our employees and their families with a full suite of benefit offerings that are attractively priced , to help improve your health and financial well - being .\nour compensation program is designed to attract , motivate , and retain talented employees who drive the company\u2019s success . our pay for performance strategy rewards individuals with consistent high performance .\na work / life balance is a thing of beauty . so we offer a competitive vacation schedule in addition to paid holidays .\nwe give credit where it\u2019s due with rewards for employees and teams who deliver results and bring our values to life .\nwhen we do well , so do our employees . company - wide , all employees are rewarded when annual financial goals are met .\n\u201ci enjoy researching and developing innovative products that meet consumer needs and truly benefit them . \u201d\n\u201ci enjoy researching and developing innovative products that meet consumer needs and truly benefit them . \u201d - haiyan , research & development\n\u201cit\u2019s a collaborative environment where employees are empowered to speak up and provide their insights and ideas . \u201d\n\u201cit\u2019s a collaborative environment where employees are empowered to speak up and provide their insights and ideas . \u201d - brittney , finance & accounting\nmore than ever , we\u2019ve placed employee wellness front and center with comprehensive health benefits that continually rank better than others in the market . plus , we offer programs to make fitness fun .\nif you\u2019d like to join the team , we\u2019d love to have you onboard .\nthe nature made manufacturing facility in opelika offers tours upon request . to schedule a tour please contact : opelikatours @ urltoken or call 334 - 705 - 8500\nmonday - friday 7 a . m . - 4 p . m . ( pacific ) tel : 1 - 800 - 276 - 2878\nhelping people live healthier , more fulfilling lives is no simple task . so we take every opportunity to improve your health seriously by making products that deliver on their promises .\nwe\u2019re proud of the work we do and the company we keep , and are always looking for driven individuals to help us do what we love .\nwe believe : energy & vitality fuel the pursuit of happiness . our world of plenty is creating a poverty of health . that good health should be within reach for all . in the power of complete nutrition , not quick fixes . you can\u2019t have trust without truth .\njeff assumed the role of ceo in august 2017 . he is an accomplished executive with extensive cpg and global experience . most recently , he was ceo of beech - nut nutrition where he led the reinvention of their baby food business . his career spans numerous well - regarded companies , including abbott , nestle , and procter & gamble . globally , his general management and brand responsibilities have encompassed 40 + countries across europe , the middle east and africa .\njeff holds a bachelor of science in accounting and management information systems from bowling green state university , and received a master of business administration from duke university .\nhe is also responsible for the business resilience program , which includes safety , security , business continuity planning and operational risk management across the company .\na practicing attorney for more than 30 years , she has provided counsel at leading law firms and handled significant mergers and acquisitions , major securities filings , private placements and general business matters .\nchristine received her bachelor of science in biology and bachelor of arts in chemistry from the university of california at irvine , and her j . d . from stanford university law school .\nchristine holds a bachelor of arts in psychology and sociology from the state university of new york at binghamton .\nray is a 30 + year cpg veteran with vast experience across manufacturing , supply chain , strategy , sales and operations , integrated business planning and it . he was most recently vp of operations and supply chain at welch\u2019s , where he has held numerous positions over the past 17 years . he has also had executive roles at dean foods , kraft foods and beech - nut nutrition .\nray holds a bachelor of science in dairy technology from the university of vermont and attended harvard university\u2019s graduate school of business for management development .\njerome received master of finance and strategy and master of management sciences degrees from dauphine university in paris , france .\nandrea holds a bachelor of arts in political science from stanford , and a master\u2019s in business administration from the university of michigan .\nhe serves as board chair for foodstate , an otsuka company , as well as on the grocery manufacturers of america industry affairs council and the national association of chain drug store retail advisory board .\ntim received a bachelor of arts degree from old dominion university in norfolk , virginia and is a graduate of the cornell university food executive program .\notsuka is a global healthcare company unlike any other . innovation is in their dna , and that\u2019s clear when looking at the medical , pharmaceutical , and nutritional products they make .\ntip : enter your city or zip code in the\nwhere\nbox to show results in your area .\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 .\nthis company is overall a decent place to begin a temporary job , just pick up some knowledge and take it else where . use this company as a stepping stone to futher gain experience .\nit was a nice place to work . the employees were like family , they managers were concerned about their team players . they orders pulled were very fun to do .\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 .\nand the oscar for best actor goes to . . . . the new ceo who got the parent company to hire him\nsame as what ' s been posted by others . otsuka , you have the power to correct this travesty before the ship sinks .\nemployees are very well paid and they have great benefits . there are a lot of dedicated employees with the majority being long term employees .\nthere is no innovation and the company is stagnant . morale is not great and their is a lot of back stabbing . the company is extremely political and is getting more so .\nthe currant culture will need to change for the company to grow and be successful in the next 10 years .\n- company cares about quality and safety of their products . - many hard working / outspoken coworkers who truly care about the company and its customers - overall good work life balance\nsome directors were very incompetent and lacking the knowledge and experience to do the job . they pretended they could do a job by having other people ( i . e . butt kissers who may not be in the same department ) to cover them up .\ngreat people and company headed in the right direction under new leadership . take product quality and delivery to the customer very very seriously .\ndoing a job other than what i was hired for that is way beneath my skill level .\nquite almost to the point of quaint . benefits are good for its size , but below average for a\nhealth\ncompany .\nlimited by middle management bureaucracy making change impossible . employees are considered a mixed bag and sadly its true , so that is exactly how they are treated . corporate is sterile , dated , and very detached from the other facilities . its a lost japanese company trying to find its way .\na major mid level house cleaning is needed to turn the ship . multiple groups doing the same work is not efficient .\nolder age group employees ( would not recommend millennials here ) , hesitates to cut out cancerous employees , slow to decision or overly cautious , temperamental managers , no true on the job training , supervisors do not know how to manage or speak to their team , executive turnover , hq moving to west hills , lack of diversity in director and above positions , caught in the past instead of planning for the future . with a new ceo , there are a lot of changes . i can only assume that he pushed out the cmo and chro . new ceo ' s philosophy is\nif you ' re rowing the other way , get out\n.\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 .\nexplore the many benefits of having a premium branded profile on glassdoor , like increased influence and advanced analytics .\nmission people creating new products for better health worldwide . vision inspiring the healthiest you through more complete nutrition\u2026 wherever you are in life .\nvitamin angels distributes vitamins to children in developing countries throughout the world in recognition that access to essential nutrients can save lives . their mission is to mobilize resources to connect newborns , infants and children in need with nutrients that support good health and help fight infectious diseases .\nquestions were fair and in a round robin fashion . met with multiple people from different areas . interview took most of the day . work place is a casual environment ."]}
{"id": 54049, "summary": [{"text": "national housing and construction company limited ( nhcc ) , is a ugandan construction and real estate management company , partly owned by the uganda government .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "the company \u2019s mandate is to increase the housing stock in the country , rehabilitate the housing industry and encourage ugandans to own homes in an organized environment . ", "topic": 1}], "title": "national housing and construction company", "paragraphs": ["national housing and construction company ltd is a private limited company registered under the companies act .\nin july 2002 , the corporation became a public limited liability company known as national housing & construction company limited .\nbackground of nhcc national housing and construction company ltd ( nhcc ) is a ugandan public enterprise that was established by the national housing corporation act of 1964 .\nnhcc was established by the national housing corporation act of 1964 . the act was later repealed by the 1974 decree to form national housing and construction corporation . in july 2002 , the corporation became a public limited liability company known as national housing and construction company limited .\nnational housing intends to address the key issue of housing delivery and adequate shelter .\nuganda\u2019s partnership with libya in national housing and construction company is almost coming to a close as the two look to part ways .\nnational housing and construction company ltd is uganda\u2019s leading housing developer and its key mandate is to increase the housing stocks in the country , rehabilitate the housing industry and encourage ugandans to own homes in an organized environment .\nuganda\u2019s national housing and construction company nhcc is yet to construct an additional 160 housing units in mbarara\u2019s public housing in western uganda ; this is part of the current expansion plan .\nthe act was later repealed by the 1974 decree to form national housing & construction corporation .\ncentenary bank and national housing and construction company have today handed over shs40 million and shs20 million respectively to the rotary club of kampala north towards the construction of the vijana poa youth centre .\nnational housing and construction company limited ( nhccl ) misreported its interest on 250 acres of land in kireka , the auditor general\u2019s report has said .\nin 2009 the company rebranded and was given a new brand name known as national housing with a new logo created .\nthe government has started working on plans to fully take over the entire shareholding of national housing and construction company ( nhcc ) from the libyan government .\nrugunda said the uganda national housing policy will pro - mote urban housing interventions that will encourage urban authorities to provide adequate and affordable housing .\nthe government plans to take full control of the national housing and construction company , eleven years after selling a minority stake in the company to the libyan government , chris baryomunsi , the state minister for housing told parliament on thursday .\nthe government , which is the majority shareholder in the national housing and construction company limited ( nhcc ) , wants other shareholders in the company . it says that would improve nhcc\u2019s balance sheet and enable it to finance its projects .\n33 mcgraw hill construction company . green multifamily and single family homes : growth in a recovering market\nwith the launch of the rwizi view apartments , interested customers can now make their direct bookings with national housing and construction company at the main office in mbarara or at the head office .\nassets losing value one of national housing and construction company limited ( nhcc ) \u2019s assets is the 20 - storey crested towers building , which is the home to uganda\u2019s largest bank , stanbic bank .\nget construction news like this in your inbox daily . subscribe to construction dive :\nby the end of this year , national housing and construction company will see the completion of the namungoona estates which have 196 units , the launch of the naalya pride estates constituting of 386 units and the current mbarara\u2019s public housing having 160 units .\nnational housing and construction corporation ( nh & cc ; ) has signed a loan agreement with shelter afrique , to provide housing to the rising middle - income class in kampala district .\nceo national housing and construction company , parity twinomujuni was delighted with the news and said that this initiative highlighted the beginning of nhcc\u2019s path to municipalities out of kampala as this was the first major investment out of kampala since 1979 that has been done by the company .\nthe national housing and construction corporation impala housing estate in namungoona , a city suburb . nhcc is looking for a financier to put up a similar project in bukerere . photo by stephen otage\nnational housing & construction co . ltd . is located in kampala , uganda . company is working in civil engineering , engineering , estate agents , letting agents , property consultants , property development business activities . visit our company website for more information about us : urltoken\nafter our stories aired and were published , 25 national affordable housing organizations , sent a response . read it here .\nthe company\u2019s mandate is to increase the housing stock in the country , rehabilitate the housing industry and encourage ugandans to own homes in well planned environments .\nthe company\u2019s mandate is to increase the housing stock in the country , rehabilitate the housing industry and encourage ugandans to own homes in an organized environment .\nthasarathar , autodesk ' s senior industry program manager for construction and natural resources , told construction dive .\n. the company\u2019s mandate is to increase the housing stock in the country , rehabilitate the housing industry and encourage ugandans to own homes in an organized environment .\nwe measure the housing and construction industry , track homeownership rates , and produce statistics on the physical and financial characteristics of our homes .\nchris baryomunsi , the state minister for housing , said the government believes that when it acquires 100 per cent stake in the company , the company will be more effective and help solve the housing challenges the country faces .\narthveda fund management company ( avfm ) is a part of the financial services group whose flagship company is dewan housing finance limited ( dhfl ) . dhfl is the second largest housing finance company in india and is listed on the bombay stock exchange and national stock exchange . avfm is in the business of asset management , with a focus on alternative investment funds covering asset classes such as real estate and traded markets .\ngovernment believes that with nhcc under their control , the company could have the right investment strategy to put up more housing units and help reduce the national deficit that currently stands at 1 . 6 million .\nthe cfo has the responsibility to direct the optimization of stakeholders\u2019 expectations through planning , allocation and accountability of the company\u2019s financial resources in support of company\u2019s strategic goals .\nbaryomunsi was making a statement on the state of housing in uganda in which he updated parliament on the new national housing policy , which was approved by cabinet in may 2016 .\nproviding assistance on housing development to people requires data and technical knowledge from housing studies in order to formulate policy and planning for the national housing development strategy and to enhance housing management , which brings about a better quality of life and living conditions for people . the nha has cooperated with the government of the netherlands in housing studies development since 1982 . since then there has been considerable research undertaken and numerous housing study development projects . these have encouraged international cooperation and technical training course organization .\nin short the national housing and construction company \u00e2\u20ac\u201cnhcc \u00e2\u20ac\u201c has said it intends to build over 7 , 500 housing units to address the housing needs among the low income earners in uganda . caleb kakuyo , the nhcc chief commercial officer , told uganda radio network that the company intends to engage in mass production by building houses in large quantities at low cost per unit to cater for the low income earners , who comprise the greatest proportion of the population .\nkiiza said the delayed construction of the housing project in naguru housing estates will have others thinking twice before they surrender their land to government for proposed developments .\n\u201cthere are concerns that most projects , especially in housing where the company has expertise , are done by foreign companies . but when we capitalize nhcc , the company will be able to do all construction projects as well as the roads , \u201d he said .\nkampala . in what is considered to be its most ambitious project , national housing and construction company ( nhcc ) is now seeking consortia to finance and build the bukerere housing estate . located in mukono district , the bukerere jubilee city project is expected to have at least 3 , 600 housing units on 320 acres of which the lowest price for a house is estimated to be sh89m ( $ 25 , 000 ) .\nthe national housing authority ( nha ) is a state enterprise attached to the ministry of social development and human security . it was established on february 12 , 1973 in compliance with the national executive decree no . 316 . it currently operates under the national housing authority act ( b . e . 2537 ) , with the objectives to provide housing for low and middle income earners , to provide financial assistance to those who need to have their own housing , to deal with the business of building construction and land acquisition , and to upgrade , demolish or relocate slums in order to assist people in achieving better living , social and economic conditions .\nthe company joined the contracting market in a bid to expand services to districts beyond kampala . the company has constructed numerous projects within the last 2 years including :\nthe slow processing of condominium titles has affected the projected sales and in turn the company cash flow .\nreceive letters , documents and parcels on behalf of their addressees and formally acknowledge receipt thereof , in accordance with company policy .\nmeanwhile , according to the joint press statement , the conference will bring together stakeholders and key players along the housing value chain both in the public and private sector to have a national focus group discussion on increasing access to affordable housing finance .\nnhcc objectives nhcc\u2019s core objectives are to boost home ownership , become the preferred housing provider , increase the return on assets / capital , develop a cadre of competitive housing professionals , influence public policy on housing and boost the construction industry in the country .\nkampala - national social security fund ( nssf ) has availed shs40 billion to construction industry players seeking to develop affordable residential estates ( apartments ) across the country .\nbaryomunsi was speaking during the launch of uganda national housing policy in kam - pala recently . nhcc , a 50 - year old company , is co - owned by libyan africa investment company of the libyan government , which has a 49 per cent stake worth $ 21 . 1 million , according to the libyan embassy website .\nin 1997 , the program produced more than 70 , 000 housing units . but in 2014 , fewer than 59 , 000 units were built , according to data provided by the national council of state housing agencies .\nthe uganda government owns the remaining stake . full ownership of the company could force the company to list some shares on the uganda securities exchange by offloading them to the public .\nmiddle to low housing estates where built in kiwafu ( 51 ) and mulago .\nthe u . s . census bureau is the official source of statistical data tracking the national economy .\n31 phil hall , \u201cgreen building accounts for nearly 1 / 4 of u . s . cre construction , \u201d national mortgage professional magazine , oct . 30 , 2014 .\nthe role is responsible for providing leadership in project development , constructing and managing residential , industrial , and commercial and any other projects and business units in furtherance of the company\u2019s objectives .\nmichael cox ' s company , biscayne housing , was the developer for miami ' s labre place . screenshot courtesy of frontline ( pbs ) hide caption\nnational harbor , md \u2013 october 20 , 2016 \u2013 dodge data & analytics ( http : / / www . construction . com ) today released its 2017 dodge construction outlook , a mainstay in construction industry forecasting and business planning . the report predicts that total u . s . construction starts for 2017 will advance 5 % to $ 713 billion , following gains of 11 % in 2015 and an estimated 1 % in 2016 .\n\u201cwe want to acquire 100 per cent shares of nhcc , and then we will be able to talk to national social security fund ( nssf ) , housing finance bank and the ministry of finance to capitalize the company , which will be put to task to construct cheaper houses for ugandans , \u201d he said .\nthe 2017 dodge construction outlook was presented at the 78th annual outlook executive conference held by dodge data & analytics at the gaylord national resort and convention center in national harbor , md . copies of the report with additional details by building sector can be ordered at urltoken or by calling ( 800 ) 591 - 4462 .\nbaryomunsi said the government will recapitalize the company with shs 100 billion in the coming financial year .\nputs the industry ' s most comprehensive source of construction project leads directly into your crm system for faster , more efficient selling in the construction industry .\n1 . development of housing information systems . two housing database systems have been developed through using the geographic information system ( gis ) . the housing database system of the urban poor and slums consists of information on each community and a map of its location , while the database system of public housing projects shows the location of each housing unit to enable community management . the housing information system is also applied to help solve housing problems for the poor who are registered in the project of integrated solution to social and poverty problems .\ntopics covered : commercial , infrastructure , design , green , regulation , multifamily construction , and more .\nthis page provides national and regional data on the number of new housing units authorized by building permits ; authorized , but not started ; started ; under construction ; and completed . the data are for new , privately - owned housing units , excluding\nhud - code\nmanufactured ( mobile ) homes . the data are from the building permits survey , and from the survey of construction ( soc ) , which is partially funded by the department of housing and urban development ( hud ) . local building permit data may be found on the building permits survey webpage .\nexpert research , analysis and forecasting for the construction industry . put our team of experts to work for you and your business .\nspeaking on tuesday at a news conference in kampala where the housing finance bank announced partnership with nssf , national housing , umeme and shelter afrique in hosting the first - ever uganda housing finance conference , which began on tuesday , the nssf managing director , mr richard byarugaba , said investment in real estate is an area the fund considers important .\nthey say several factors have led to higher costs and fewer housing units ; primarily , increased construction costs . indeed , npr and frontline found in an analysis of government and ncsha data that the inflation rate associated with rising construction costs accounts for about half of the overall increase during the last 20 years .\nruhakana rugunda , the prime minister , said even though nhcc has the full support of the government , the company has failed to solve the housing challenges in the country .\nto get the latest news in the construction industry delivered straight to your inbox .\nnhcc plans to put up a housing project in bukerere , where it intends to put up 2 , 000 to 3 , 000 housing units with three to four bedrooms each . also , the company intends to implement a real estate housing project in luzira , where it will construct 192 flats of four levels with three bed - rooms . nhcc recently launched the impala housing estate in namungoona , where 133 housing units were put on the market .\n6 / 1 / 18 - the 2017 annual characteristics of new housing tables are now available . also the survey of construction microdata file is available .\nit was a construction kickback scheme ,\ncox recalls .\nthe scam was to submit grossly inflated construction numbers to the state in order to get more money than the project required and then have an agreement with the contractor to get it back during construction .\n4 . the project for housing research and development studies aims to develop bodies of knowledge , innovation and new technologies as well as to conduct experimental projects which bring about applicable knowledge to help reduce the cost of housing construction for the urban and rural poor . the following are sample projects . - the project for studying housing indicators aims to define the current housing situation and to create an early warning system for property crises in the country . - the project for studying rules and regulations for housing development aims to identify therules and regulations obstructing housing development and to specify solutions for the problems . - the project for studying low - income housing standards is designed to provide a better quality of life for residents . - pilot projects for rural housing development aim to study the feasibility for development of rural housing to be in compliance with the economic sufficiency way of life concept . three pilot projects have been implemented . project performance is as follows : project for research and study of integrated development for local residences with the selfsufficiency concept project for studying rural housing development in the northeastern region . project for studying rural housing construction material made of fast - growing trees\n34 green multifamily and single family homes : growth in a recovering market , mcgraw hill - construction , 2014 .\n36 green multifamily and single family homes : growth in a recovering market , mcgraw hill - construction , 2014 .\n37 green multifamily and single family homes : growth in a recovering market , mcgraw hill - construction , 2014 .\n38 green multifamily and single family homes : growth in a recovering market , mcgraw hill - construction , 2014 .\nthe company wants to evict them in order to construct what it considers low - cost housing , however , the residents have resisted , insisting they also have rights over the land .\nthe company has also built several office blocks , which include : crested towers , uganda posts and telecommunications building , tororo town council and district administration headquarters building . other contributions extended to the construction of social and public infrastructure includes school like st . henry\u2019s college kitovu , hospitals like mengo and adjumani , nakasongola airbase and entebbe international airport .\ndodge planroom provides a single , secure location for contractors and sub - contractors to share and manage plans , specifications , and other construction documentation and information from the bid phase through to project completion .\nsome of the big , concrete high - rises became infamous for high rates of crime and their concentration of poverty . the government banned public housing construction in 1968 and began demolishing many of the buildings in the 1990s . but while direct federal construction went away , the need for new buildings did not .\noperating costs decreased by 13 . 6 % for new construction and 8 . 5 % for existing building projects . 13\nbuilding value increased by 10 . 9 % for new construction and 6 . 8 % for existing building projects . 14\nhousing finance managing director mathias katamba , nssf\u2019s md richard byarugaba , and umeme\u2019s deputy managing director sam zimbe address journalists at housing finance offices in kololo on tuesday . photo by stephen wandera\nfrom 1972 until 2006 the nha has carried out housing development work totaling 544 , 686 housing units . almost seventy - five per cent of those were housing development projects in bangkok and its vicinities and the remaining 25 . 82 per cent were in the provinces . details are shown below .\n\u201cthe overall housing situation in the country is characterized by inadequate housing in terms of quality and quantity both in ur - ban and rural areas with a housing deficit of 1 . 6 million units , out of which 210 , 000 units are needed in urban areas , \u201d he said .\nc ) infrastructure development the company has also built several office blocks , which include : crested towers , uganda posts and telecommunications building , tororo town council and district administration headquarters building . other contributions extended to the construction of social and public infrastructure includes school like st . henry\u2019s college kitovu , hospitals like mengo and adjumani , nakasongola airbase and entebbe international airport .\n7 mcgraw hill construction ( 2010 ) . green outlook 2011 : green trends driving growth .\n9 mcgraw hill construction ( 2010 ) . green outlook 2011 : green trends driving growth .\n39 mcgraw hill construction ( 2010 ) . green outlook 2011 : green trends driving growth .\n40 mcgraw hill construction ( 2010 ) . green outlook 2011 : green trends driving growth .\nsubscribe to construction dive to get the must - read news & insights in your inbox .\nnow that 2015 has come and gone , construction professionals are focusing attention on the year ahead . analysts predict 2016 will be a strong year for the industry , as dodge data & analytics ' 2016 construction outlook report\nin preparation for the renovation of crested towers , the company constructed and relocated to its new head office at plot 5 , 7th street industrial area .\n28 lawrence berkeley national laboratory ( 2002 ) . indoor carbon dioxide concentrations and sick building syndrome symptoms in the base study revisited : analyses of the 100 building dataset .\nour statistics highlight trends in household and family composition , describe characteristics of the residents of housing units , and show how they are related .\nthe ahs is sponsored by the department of housing and urban development ( hud ) and conducted by the u . s . census bureau .\nfaster and more efficient selling . put construction project leads directly into your dynamics crm with dodge pipeline for microsoft\u00ae dynamics\u00ae crm .\nparity twinomujuni , the chief executive officer of nhcc , said the government has confirmed that it will inject the shs 100bn into the company . he also explained that it will be easier for the company to plan when the funds are available .\nin an agreement with prosecutors , a daxc representative acknowledged that the company\ninflated costs\nfor its own\npersonal benefit .\nthe company returned the money and paid a $ 1 million fine . in early 2017 , the florida housing finance corp . went to court to ban pinnacle from affordable housing projects for two years . pinnacle declined our request for an interview but told us it didn ' t violate any state rules and would contest the ban .\n\u201cwe have realized that most of the real estate housing and establishment of housing has been left to the private sector . we should start utilizing nssf money like other countries , like kenya and tanzania , \u201d he said .\nin the first phase of residential development in thailand , the government established the housing division , the housing office , the government housing bank and the bangkok slum improvement office , and all of which aimed to resolve a shortage of residences for people , which the number had been increasing every year . however , this action was still unable to meet the public demand thoroughly because each of these organizations belonged to different jurisdictions . therefore , in order to solve this problem of housing shortage , the government has established the national housing authority to directly serve the residential development as well as transferred some relevant duties and personnel to this organization .\na recently published global survey of construction firms found that 63 % of construction firms had new green commercial projects planned between 2013 and 2015 . 45 % have plans for new green institutional projects , and 50 % have plans for green renovation work . 4\ngovernment indebtedness to nhcc is currently in the region of ushs 8 billion . this has hampered the implementation of company programs .\nthe minister said government launched the policy to \u201cprovide adequate housing for all . \u201d\nagnes kalibala , the director of housing in the ministry of lands , housing and urban development , who is also the chairperson of nhcc , said uganda has an estimated 900 , 000 units which are substandard and need replacement or upgrading .\nthe nha has developed pilot projects in klongtoey housing community , huai kwang housing community and bon gai housing community . the renters in these pilot projects can use their rights to rent n . h . a . \u2019s flats , market stalls , shops and commercial buildings in those communities as assets to guarantee loans from banks . from the initiation of the project in fiscal year 2004 to december 2006 , there were 384 cases that received loans amounting 28 , 550 , 000 baht from krung thai bank , government saving bank and sme bank . there is a plan to continue implementing the project in fiscal year 2007 in huai kwang housing community , bon gai housing community , hat yai housing community , and tung song hong housing community .\nthrough all of the ups and downs , this is the first time i feel very comfortable ,\nhe told construction dive .\nproblems of poverty and housing still exist . the baan eua - arthorn project was initiated to help solve this problem . moreover , the national directing center to fight for defeating poverty appointed the nha as the secretary of the working group for solving housing problems . the main tasks of the working group are to define guidelines and procedures for provision of housing the poor , to facilitate local organizations in finding solutions to housing problems , and to encourage cooperation among concerned agencies to achieve good housing management and budget allocation . it is expected that the baan eua - arthorn project would help providing housing for sixty per cent of the poor who had registered , a total of 211 , 964 cases . as of september 2006 , the total number of those who were allocated to the right owners was 98 , 364 .\nservice providers for public utilities including uedcl , nwsc and local authorities have not readily provided electricity , water and sewage connections or roads to our estates . this increases the financial burden to the company and raises the selling price of the units\ninflation which leads to the increase of the cost of building materials . this results into high prices of our houses and affects sales and revenue of the company because not many people can afford such houses .\nthis initiative of the construction of the rwizi view apartments cost us $ 4 . 5m and is being funded by uganda development bank limited .\nthe most comprehensive store of information on construction projects in north america , with more private and early - stage projects than any other source .\ndodge pipeline combines the most comprehensive source of information on construction projects in north america with the tools to find and win the next job .\nhe said : \u201cthe move will provide a solution to the demand and supply questions facing the housing and real estate development in uganda . it will help build the capacity of the local developers . it will help standardise housing development in uganda . \u201d\nthe episode investigates the billions spent on housing low - income people , and why so few get the help they need .\njob summary : the front desk officer will carry out front office management in order to enhance the corporate image of the company , in accordance with established policies and procedures .\njulian says 30 years ago , attending affordable housing conferences was different than it is today .\nconstruction has been gaining ground as an alternative building method that offers the benefits of reduced construction time , less waste and possible cost savings . as companies struggle to staff job sites and stick to difficult schedules , many have started to turn to prefab as an option that offers more certainty .\nthe minister of lands , housing and urban development mr . daudi migereko represented the prime minister dr . ruhakana rugunda t recently launched the 160 unit housing estate dubbed rwizi view apartments comprising of two and three bedrooms projected for completion by the end of 2016 .\nthe low - income housing tax credit program costs more , shelters less the low - income housing tax credit program gave way to a booming $ 8 billion private industry , but as tax credits for companies increased , the number of housing units being built for the poor fell .\n1 mcgraw hill construction ( 2012 ) . world green buildings study . accessed nov . 29 , 2012 via urltoken\n13 mcgraw hill construction ( 2012 ) . world green buildings study . accessed nov . 29 , 2012 via urltoken\n14 mcgraw hill construction ( 2012 ) . world green buildings study . accessed nov . 29 , 2012 via urltoken\n15 mcgraw hill construction ( 2012 ) . world green buildings study . accessed nov . 29 , 2012 via urltoken\nbecause taxpayers essentially paid for the construction , the buildings can have much lower rent than market - rate developments .\nmanufacturing plant construction will increase 6 % , beginning to recover after steep declines in 2015 and 2016 that reflected the pullback for large petrochemical plant starts .\nfor developer michael cox , it was a dream job . a longtime advocate for the poor , cox worked at a string of nonprofits until 2006 . that was when he and his own company , biscayne housing , partnered with one of the country ' s top affordable housing developers , the carlisle development group . between 2006 and 2009 , cox says the two companies had more than $ 250 million under development .\ngovernment\u2019s takeover of the nhcc would enable it build more affordable housing , according to the minister .\nthe conference theme \u201cimproving access to housing finance\u201d is derived from the fact that less than 2 per cent of uganda\u2019s population has access to mortgage financing and as a result most ugandans cannot access decent and affordable housing . the managing director , housing finance bank , mr mathias katamba , said : \u201cwe believe home ownership is a key component of social economic transformation . \u201d\nthere were also unsold units by nhcc after their completion , therefore profits obtained in earlier years are more than those the company was currently receiving . in addition many projects undertaken by the company were not completed within their designated time frame . this led to increased overall costs at the expense of profitability .\ncommercial building will increase 6 % on top of the 12 % gain estimated for 2016 . office construction is showing improvement from very low levels , lifted by the start of several signature office towers and broad development efforts in downtown markets . store construction should show some improvement from a very subdued 2016 , and warehouses will register further growth . hotel construction , while still healthy , will begin to retreat after a strong 2016 .\nthe minister asked local council leaders , especially in municipalities and other urban areas , to avail land to government to expedite the construction of \u2018desired houses . \u2019\nthe irs relies on the housing agencies to identify corruption . but sherwin says he doesn ' t believe the florida agency , the florida housing finance corp . , was equipped to spot the theft .\n\u201cthe new housing units will comprise of two and three bedrooms set for completion by the end of 2016 , \u201d mr . migereko said .\nbasic enumerations of population , housing units , group quarters and transitory locations conducted by the census bureau at the request of a governmental unit .\nensure that all visitors get approval from the respective officers they intend to visit , in accordance with company policy , in order to minimize interruption of work .\na few months later , sherwin charged a miami - based shell company called daxc llc belonging to the owners of pinnacle housing group , another one of the largest developers in the country , with the theft of $ 4 million from four tax credit developments .\neven housing advocates independent of the industry are not likely to publicly criticize the program , he says .\nron antevy , president and ceo of e - builder , told construction dive he has seen a growing use of prefab methods , especially in the healthcare sector .\nreceive and direct external calls terminated on the switchboard to respective managers and staff .\n\u201cthe new housing policy will lay emphasis on regular repair and maintenance of properties . it will also advocate for regular property inspections by competent authorities from urban and local governments and managers in the real estate , \u201d she said .\nd . c . ' s 2018 construction starts up 22 % from last year , rank 3rd in u . s .\ni do think ( green building ) is a growing trend in response to demand ,\nrobert dietz , an economist with the national association of home builders , told construction dive . he pointed to the aging in place movement as a driving force for that demand , as baby boomers are remodeling their current homes and seeking out ways to increase energy efficiency and reduce utility bills .\nnot only has the construction industry struggled to appeal to a younger , more technologically savvy workforce , but during the economic downturn , many companies opted not to bring in younger , newer talent ,\nsaid tom menk , an assurance partner with bdo ' s national real estate and construction practice .\nnow , that ' s causing struggles to fill that gap in the workforce , which is coupled with the need across industries for companies to replace retiring baby boomers .\nthe crippling recession and lingering labor shortage have spurred another trend among construction industry decision makers : many are now being more cautious about the amount of new work they can handle , and about growing their companies .\nrugunda said there was a need for government to play a more critical role in reducing the housing deficit .\n2 . organizing of training courses on housing finance in order to give and support knowledge of housing finance to personnel in and outside the nha . this enables participants to apply knowledge gained from the training to provide financial services to low income people . there were four classes where 166 participants were trained .\nwhat is clear , though , is that nhcc needs quick recapitalisation and it is unlikely that the libyans , who still have the sanctions hovering over them , are willing to put more money into the company .\nwe as general contractors have become a lot more selective of the projects we pursue ,\nchuck taylor , director of operations for englewood construction , told construction dive .\ni think the subcontractors are going to be in a very similar position .\nwe have a very good construction industry here . they do listen . the bad contractors generally don ' t stick around .\naccording to the news agency , what the president has termed\nwall construction\nactually has been the replacement of existing fence .\ndhfl and its subsidiaries are into the business of construction & mortgage finance from the last 30 years into affordable mid & low income housing in india ( largely into tier i , ii and iii cities ) , with an asset base of usd 25 bn , lending almost usd 300 mn per month across india , through its 500 + locations and 5000 + employees .\nsteve auger , then - executive director of the florida housing finance corp . , called the lihtc program\nthe most efficient tax housing program that has ever existed .\nscreenshot courtesy of frontline ( pbs ) hide caption\ninstitutional building will advance 10 % , resuming its expansion after pausing in 2015 and 2016 . the educational facilities category is seeing an increasing amount of k - 12 school construction , supported by the passage of recent school construction bond measures . more growth is expected for the amusement category ( convention centers , sports arenas , casinos ) and transportation terminals .\nmultifamily housing will be flat in dollars and down 2 % in units to 435 , 000 ( dodge basis ) . this project type now appears to have peaked in 2015 , lifted in particular by an exceptional amount of activity in the new york ny metropolitan area , which is now settling back . continued growth for multifamily housing in other metropolitan areas , along with still generally healthy market fundamentals , will enable the retreat at the national level to stay gradual .\nnhccl is currently into association with banking institutions for mortgage facilitation for its customers like stanbic bank , housing finance bank , standard chartered bank and many others .\nthirty years ago , eldridge was the type of person congress sought to help when it created the low - income housing tax credit program , which is now the government ' s primary program to build housing for the poor .\nwithout private capital we would not be modernizing public housing . we wouldn ' t be building affordable housing ,\nsays former new york republican rep . rick lazio , who leads the housing finance team at the law firm jones walker .\nwe ' ve got to be realistic about the fact that investors need some return .\nthasarathar said that with larger construction projects , companies are aiming for leed certification ,\neven if it ' s not prescribed .\nthe project delivery method considered the\nalternative\nto design - bid - build is expected to represent 44 % of construction spending .\nnssf managing director richard byarugaba said in a press statement that some of the factors contributing to a deficit in affordable housing include lack of affordable finance\u2026 he said nssf will offer the finance needed to reduce the shortage of affordable housing .\n\u201cone of the challenges we have in the housing sector is the lack of long - term credit which is affordable and sustainable , \u201d baryomunsi said . \u201cthe development of housing has largely been left to the market forces led by the private sector with little participation by government . \u201d\nkiwana apartments in bugolobi , kampala , constructed by the nhcc . most ugandans cannot afford such housing . photo : nhcc\nsteve auger , the man who ran florida ' s housing agency , says the miami case was one bad apple .\nfind geographic data and products such as shapefiles , kmls , tigerweb , boundary files , geographic relationship files , and reference and thematic maps .\nlast year , authorities across the u . s . pumped up efforts to seek out contractor misconduct and dish out severe punishment , including criminal charges , for violations and offenses from worker safety issues to corruption . manhattan even launched the construction fraud task force in august to investigate\nwrongdoing and unsafe practices\nin construction , including fraud , bribery , extortion , money laundering , bid rigging , larceny and safety violations . a new york times report in november also found that c\nthe irs , which oversees the program , declined a request from npr and frontline for an interview . we also reached out to more than 20 industry officials , including the leadership of the housing advisory group and the affordable housing tax credit coalition , which represent investors and syndicators such as boston capital , pnc real estate and cohnreznick llp . they did not agree to an interview but answered questions by email through lawyers representing the industry .\nindustry representatives don ' t dispute the numbers ; they say these trends are the result of rising construction costs , decreasing federal dollars that funded other housing subsidy programs , and stricter state requirements to build homes for the lowest - income households . they also say the business is less profitable than it used to be .\nwe measure the state of the nation ' s workforce , including employment and unemployment levels , weeks and hours worked , occupations , and commuting .\nongoing and future activities 2012 the company is active on four sites currently namely lubowa regina ii ( 22 ) , namungoona iv ( 285 ) , bugoloobi prefab ( 112 ) and naalya pride ( 220 ) . the planned projects include , luthuli rise apartments ( 40 ) , kiwana apartments ( 32 ) , lubowa 80 estate ( 920 ) , mbarara housing estate ( 120 ) , mututndwe mixed estate ( 100 ) and bukerere mixed estate ( 2 , 000 )\neditor ' s note : for the most up - to - date information , take a look at the construction industry trends to watch in 2017 .\nthe nha has implemented a project for the conversion of assets into capital with the objective of creating greater national economic security and to generate opportunities for people , especially the poor , by providing them with accesses to capital . the project aims to bring about job creation , enhance income earning and stimulate the creation of small entrepreneurs .\nlast month , baryomunsi told journalists that after taking full control of the nhcc , government will capitalise the company with shs100 billion in the 2016 / 2017 financial year to enable it undertake \u201ckey projects . \u201d\nafter the interview with npr and frontline in late 2016 , auger was forced to resign from the agency after an audit revealed he spent more than $ 50 , 000 on a steak and lobster dinner for affordable housing lenders and gave his own staff almost half a million dollars in bonuses .\nnhcc is a parastatal that has been in existence since 1964 , 51 % shares are owned by the government of uganda and 49 % to libyan african investment company ( laico ) . at the time of the audit the following queries arose in the report ;\nrugunda said : \u201cwe need to in - crease 60 , 000 units to 200 , 000 units per annum so as to meet the increasing needs by 2022 , and this can be done if we have a company that we wholly control as a government . \u201d\nmortgage financing is not well developed in uganda . this has tended to tie up capital in projects and slow down construction activities . also the increases in the interest rates for mortgages affect the demand of our houses .\n\u201con balance , there are a number of positive factors which suggest the construction expansion has room to proceed . the u . s . economy in 2017 is anticipated to see moderate job growth , market fundamentals for commercial real estate should remain generally healthy , and more funding support is coming from state and local bond measures . although the global economy in 2017 will remain sluggish , energy prices appear to have stabilized , interest rate hikes will be gradual and few , and a new u . s . president will have been elected . for 2017 , total construction starts are forecast to rise 5 % to $ 713 billion . gains of 8 % are expected for both residential building and nonresidential building , while nonbuilding construction slides a further 3 % . \u201d\ndownload software to display , extract , map , process , and / or tabulate census and survey data .\ndilution of the trained and experienced work force as a result of the continuing red hot construction market .\nhe added ,\nthis will lead to more entry level , unseasoned construction workers not appropriately trained as to the work itself , as well as safety features , on worksites . combine this with the entry of ' novice developers ' who have a tendency to cut corners , and you have the potential for more accidents .\nthe federal government used to build its own public housing , which still houses more than 2 million people today . the model was simple : the government built the apartment and became the landlord .\nstill , single - family housing has a long way to go to return to pre - recession ,\nnormal\nlevels . during a\nconstruction , which will be undertaken by nhcc , will start later this month and will be complete in 13 months . on completion , a four\u2013bedroom condominium will cost shs480 million while a three\u2013bedroom one will cost shs430 million .\nnhcc built several upcountry housing projects in the following towns : arua , entebbe , gulu , hoima , kabale , jinja , lira , masaka , mbale , mbarara , moyo , soroti and tororo .\nin countries such as kenya and tanzania , their social security funds are at the forefront in providing low - cost housing for low and middle - income earners . uganda\u2019s nssf has in the recent past spread more of its investment into the real estate industry . nssf announced recently that it would avail shs 40bn to local players in the real estate sector in order to put up more housing units .\ni don\u2019t think i could be any more optimistic for 2016 ,\nbud larosa , chief business performance officer and chief financial officer for tocci building companies , told construction dive .\nthese are truly the good times .\nin the review of nhcc policies by the auditor\u2019s office it was noted that the company had a 6 month liability period where it paid costs incurred on repairs and maintenance . therefore the realized costs didn\u2019t match revenues . management explained that they had recently amended the finance manual and all additional costs were budgeted for in their right expenditures .\ncomprehensive , confidential , and continuous subcontractor prequalification and due diligence to simplify the process of finding the right subcontractor .\nlast year ' s tax cuts and jobs act will bring both potential benefits and drawbacks for contractors this year .\nfind resources on how to use geographic data and products with statistical data , educational blog postings , and presentations .\njerry james , president of edward r . james homes , said he predicts baby boomers will continue to drive the new - home construction market this year . he agreed with the nar and aia predictions and said he believes boomers want\nsimplification\ndriven by a desire to live in locations that allow them to walk to nearby restaurants and shops .\n3 . project for promoting local administrative organizations\u2019 capability for formulating plans for urban housing development and locallevel plans for preventing and solving slums problems . this was designed to enhance knowledge and understanding of the process for formulating integrated housing development plans at the local level . the project was launched in 2004 . currently , there are local administrative organizations from twenty - two provinces participating in the project . it is expected to have representatives from seventy - six provinces trained by year 2011 .\nit has housed more than 6 1 / 2 million households and it ' s been a very enduring public private partnership that has produced good housing that ' s very well run ,\nshe says .\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 geographic support system initiative will integrate improved address coverage , spatial feature updates , and enhanced quality assessment and measurement .\nmetropolitan and micropolitan areas are geographic entities used by federal statistical agencies in collecting , tabulating , and publishing federal statistics .\nb ) upcountry nhcc built several upcountry housing projects in the following towns : arua , entebbe , gulu , hoima , kabale , jinja , lira , masaka , mbale , mbarara , moyo , soroti and tororo .\n1989 - 2005 in 1989 , nhcc aggressively embarked on increasing the housing stock in the country as well as rehabilitation of various properties , which were run down during the various wars in the 1970s and early 1980s .\nhowever , the leader of opposition in government , winnie kiiza , faulted government for poor execution of housing projects in her reaction to the statement . she cited the naguru - nakawa estate , where ordinary people were asked to leave their houses for a new housing project only to have it shared among wealthy individuals .\nindustry analysts have largely agreed that the multifamily sector ' s hot streak will inevitably cool down , and that slowdown will likely occur in 2016 . on the positive side , the single - family sector is expected to pick up steam and see a strong year . in its 2016 construction outlook , dodge data predicted single - family construction will see a 20 % increase in starts this year , while multifamily is expected to post a 7 % gain after several years of double - digit increases ."]}
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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": 54060, "summary": [{"text": "volume risk is a commodity risk which refers to the fact that a player in the commodity market has uncertain quantities of consumption or sourcing , i.e. production of the respective commodity .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "examples of other circumstances which can cause large deviations from a volume forecast are weather ( e.g. temperature-changes for gas consumption ) , the plant-availability , the collective customer outrage , but also regulatory interventions . ", "topic": 9}], "title": "volume risk", "paragraphs": ["volume risk is one of the core components of business risk ( revenue risk ) , the another being price risk ( or margin risk ) .\npatients at high risk of death after lung - volume - reduction surgery . - pubmed - ncbi\nvolume risk is the risk that product origination ( sales ) volumes will materially deviate from the planned / budgeted / expected amounts due to external or internal factors . the volume metric may be referencing the number of transactions , the total size of transactions etc .\nwhen limiting the private partner\u2019s exposure to volume risk , the contract should provide access for the authority to the upside if demand is greater than expected .\nin social infrastructure projects , higher use of the facility is generally not a natural policy objective and volume / use risk should be removed from the contract .\nlung - volume - reduction surgery is a proposed treatment for emphysema , but optimal selection criteria have not been defined . the national emphysema treatment trial is a randomized , multicenter clinical trial comparing lung - volume - reduction surgery with medical treatment .\nhome > appendix structuring and drafting the tender and contract - describing main risks > 1 . 2 describing main risks during the operations phase and potential allocation > 1 . 2 . 1 revenue risk \u2013 demand or volume risk [ 3 ]\nforward fixing your prices and accepting volume flexibility on that fixing , protects you against budgetary catastrophe in times of high consumption . in many cases , spot contracts are less expensive than forward fixings with volume flexibility . this clearly illustrates that with a forward fixing contract with volume flexibility , risk is shifted from the client to the supplier and not the other way around . and that makes the claim that spot contracts are less risky absurd .\nmost of a company\u2019s costs are fixed costs that occur regardless of sales volume . as long as a business earns a substantial profit on each sale and sustains adequate sales volume , fixed costs are covered and profits are earned . other company costs are variable costs incurred when sales occur . the business earns less profit on each sale but needs a lower sales volume for covering fixed costs .\njavier orlando pantoja robayo & andrea roncoroni , 2012 .\noptimal static hedging of energy price and volume risk : closed - form results ,\ndocumentos de trabajo cief 010668 , universidad eafit .\nsame thing when a period of larger than expected consumption coincides with high energy spot prices . in those cases , you will experience that the old contract with its volume conditions wasn\u2019t such a bad idea after all . in such contracts , the volume issue only starts to bite once you\u2019ve hit the threshold volumes . for this reason we recommend any clients that want to have a high degree of certainty over what their future energy prices will be to sign traditional forward fixing contracts , even if they come with volume conditions ( nowadays some suppliers offer consumers of smaller volumes forward fixing contracts without volume conditions ) . if you want to sign a spot contract , only do it when you are willing to keep the price of at least 20 % of your volume unfixed and open for the spot market . and if you have a high volume uncertainty , you should keep the price open for the spot market for even higher parts of the volume .\nmeasures of risk - adjusted performance revise accounting earnings to take into consideration the level of risk a company assumed to generate them .\n\u201cno volume risk\u201d is often cited as one of the advantages of a spot energy contract . and indeed , these contracts don\u2019t have \u201cvolume conditions\u201d in the sense of minimum or maximum volumes that have to be / can be consumed . many buyers of energy have gone through agonizing experiences when they ran into the threshold levels of such traditional volume conditions . this was particularly a problem in 2009 . many industrial consumers of energy saw their consumption drop below levels that they hadn\u2019t anticipated even in their worst nightmares .\nhigh concentrations of risk aren\u2019t necessarily bad . everything depends on the company\u2019s appetite for it . unfortunately , many companies have never articulated a risk strategy .\nwe define risk broadly to include any event that might push a company\u2019s financial performance below expectations . typically , the measure used is capital at risk , earnings at risk , or cash flow at risk , depending upon whether the focus is on the balance sheet , the income statement , or cash flows .\na company must not only understand the types of risk it bears but also know the amount of money at stake . less obviously , it should understand how the risks different business units take might be linked and the effect on its overall level of risk . in other words , companies need an integrated view . american express , for example , might discover that a sharp slump in the airline industry had exposed it to risk in three ways : business - volume risk in its travel - related services business , credit risk in its card business ( the risk of reimbursing unused but paid - for tickets ) , and market risk from investments made in airline bonds or aircraft leases by its own insurance unit .\nboard processes . boards need to review the effectiveness of their own risk - management processes periodically . they should look at committee structures and charters , how well board members understand risk policies , and the value of their interactions with management on risk . some companies use a formal self - assessment tool that allows directors to rate the effectiveness of board - level risk - management processes in areas such as risk transparency and reporting , committee meetings , and risk expertise . reviews should take place about once a year .\nthe first risk is what we refer to as volume risk . there are a lot of good and bad things that can happen on any one lease . the possible good things include anything that increases output , such as : new horizontal or vertical wells may be drilled , new technology can be implemented , shallower zones can be opened up , etc .\nthis is the 19th year of asia risk magazine ' s awards , which recognise best practice in risk management and derivatives use by banks and financial institutions around the region .\nformal modelling of business risk ( and its components ) is in a rather nascent stage . it is not one of the recognized regulatory risk types that attract capital requirements .\nto create a risk culture , companies need a formal , company - wide process to review risk , with each business unit developing its own risk profile that is then aggregated by the corporate center . the reviews are a way of ensuring that managers at every level understand the key risk issues and how they should be dealt with . drawing up a monthly heat map is one way of establishing a formal risk - review process .\n[ 5 ] in some light rail schemes based on volume payments , the risk is also shared by a system of bands as in some shadow toll roads . for example , this is the case for a number of light rail transport ( lrt ) ppps in spain .\nafter evaluation and pulmonary rehabilitation , we randomly assigned patients to undergo lung - volume - reduction surgery or receive medical treatment . outcomes were monitored by an independent data and safety monitoring board .\nreaders of my previous blog article ( in dutch ) will have remarked that i was quite agitated by misleading sales of spot contracts to end consumers . i would want to come back on a specific issue , the volume risk , and write a separate blog article in english on .\ncompanies must also provide education and training in risk management , which for many managers is quite unfamiliar , and establish effective incentives to encourage the right risk - return decisions at the front line . judging the performance of business - unit heads on net income alone , for instance , could encourage excessive risk taking ; risk - adjusted performance should be assessed , too . ultimately , people must be held accountable for their behavior . good risk behavior should be acknowledged and rewarded and clear penalties handed out to anyone who violates risk policy and processes .\nsegregation of duties . companies must separate employees who set risk policy and monitor compliance with it from those who originate and manage risk . salespeople , for instance , are transaction driven\u2014not the best choice for defining a company\u2019s appetite for risk and determining which customers should receive credit .\nrisk ownership . the existence of a corporate risk organization doesn\u2019t absolve business units of the need to assume full ownership of , and accountability for , the risks they assume . business units understand their risks best and are a company\u2019s first line of defense against undue risk taking .\ndisaster risk reduction ( drr ) and climate change adaption ( cca ) in international cooperation .\none way of gaining a transparent , integrated view is to use a heat map : a simple diagram showing the risks ( broken down by risk category and amount ) each business unit bears and an overall view of the corporate earnings at risk . the heat map tags exposures in different colors to highlight the greatest risk concentrations ; red might indicate that a business unit\u2019s risk accounted for more than 10 percent of a company\u2019s overall capital , green for more than 5 percent . ( exhibit 2 shows a risk heat map that flags high credit risk in two units . ) to make risks transparent\u2014and to draw up an accurate heat map\u2014companies need an effective system for reporting risk , and this requires a high - performing risk - management organization .\nfinally , business - volume risk , stemming from changes in demand or supply or from competition , is exposure to revenue volatility . the leading us carrier united airlines , for instance , filed for protection under chapter 11 of the us bankruptcy code this year after falling demand hit its revenues .\ncaution is warranted in the use of lung - volume - reduction surgery in patients with emphysema who have a low fev1 and either homogeneous emphysema or a very low carbon monoxide diffusing capacity . these patients are at high risk for death after surgery and also are unlikely to benefit from the surgery .\neach industry faces its own variations on the four types of risks ; each company should thus develop a taxonomy that builds on these broad risk categories . in pharmaceuticals , for instance , a company could face business - volume risk if a rival introduced a superior drug and higher operational risk if an unexpected product recall cut into revenues . in addition , the company would have to consider how to categorize and assess its r & d ; risk\u2014if a new drug failed to win approval by the us food and drug administration , say , or to meet safety requirements during clinical trials .\nhow likely is it that banks will be cecl compliant by the 2019 deadline and is cecl set to improve integration between risk and finance ? register now to find out during risk . net\u00e2\u0080\u0099s complimentary we\u00e2\u0080\u00a6\ntop - notch talent . risk executives at both the corporate and the business - unit level must have the intellectual power to advise managers in a credible way and to insist that they integrate risk - return considerations into their business decisions . risk management should be seen as an upward career move . a key ingredient of many successful risk - management organizations is the appointment of a strong chief risk officer who reports directly to the ceo or the cfo and has enough stature to be seen as a peer by business - unit heads .\nthe directors\u2019 unfamiliarity with risk management is often mirrored by senior managers , who traditionally focus on relatively simple performance metrics , such as net income , earnings per share , or wall street\u2019s growth expectations . risk - adjusted performance\nin public transport projects , assuming a vertical integrated approach ( i . e . service to the user is included in the scope of the infrastructure dbfom ) , it is clear that higher utilization is a success in terms of public strategy . however , providing the public with a safe mobility option is essential . most of the best ppp structures for large integrated transport infrastructure ppps are based on a mixed revenue regime . part of the payments are linked to volume / actual use , but with volume risk being tempered with a portion of payments based on quality or availability [ 5 ] .\nto manage risk properly , companies must first understand what risks they are taking . to do so , they need to make all of their major risks transparent and to define the types and amounts of risk they are willing to take\u2014goals often facilitated by the creation of a high - performing risk - management organization that accurately identifies and measures risk and provides an independent assessment of it to the ceo and the board . although these steps will go a long way toward improving corporate risk management , companies must also go beyond formal controls to develop a culture in which all managers automatically look at both risks and returns . rewards should be based on an individual\u2019s risk - adjusted\u2014not simply financial\u2014performance .\n) and the integration of risk management into day - to - day decision making . companies that fail to improve their risk - management processes face a different kind of risk : unexpected and sometimes severe financial losses ( exhibit 1 ) that make their cash flows and stock prices volatile and harm their reputation with customers , employees , and investors .\nclear individual responsibilities . risk - management functions call for clear job descriptions , such as setting , identifying , and controlling policy . linkages and divisions of responsibility also need to be defined , particularly between the corporate risk - management function and the business units . should the corporate center have the right to review their risk - return decisions , for example ? should corporate risk - management policies define specific mandatory standards , such as reporting formats , for the business units ?\nthis report updates the chartis report solvency ii technology solutions 2014 , focussing on risk management systems for the insurance industry .\nseldom figures in these managers\u2019 targets . improving risk management thus entails both the provision of effective oversight by the board (\nthe amount of debt and equity that makes up a company ' s capital structure has many risk and return implications .\nthe task of the risk organization is to identify , measure , and assess risk consistently in every business unit and then to provide an integrated , corporate - wide view of these risks , ensuring that their sum is a risk profile consistent with the company\u2019s risk strategy . the structure of the organization will vary according to the type of company it serves . in a complex and diverse conglomerate , such as ge , each business might need its own risk - management function with specialized knowledge . more integrated companies might keep more of the function under the corporate wing . whatever the structure , certain principles are nonnegotiable .\nchartis is the leading provider of research and analysis on the global market for risk technology and is part of incisive media .\nthe common cause of lower demand is an economic down - turn which as a general business risk should be borne by the private partner . however , lower demand may also depend on competing facilities , network risks , or other subtle risk events .\nbut more needs to be done . by focusing on risk - adjusted performance , not just on traditional accounting measures , business managers will develop a better understanding of the risk implications of their decisions . for businesses that require large amounts of risk capital , suitable metrics include shareholder value analysis and risk - adjusted returns on capital . a risk - adjusted lens helped one credit card company understand , contrary to expectations , that returns from new customers and customers about whom it had little information were more volatile than returns from existing customers , even if these groups had the same expected customer value . historically , that had been the key metric for approving new customers . now the approval process also takes into account the higher risk that is associated with new customers .\n[ 6 ] for a definition and deeper explanation of \u201cnetwork risks\u201d , see partnerships victoria ( risk allocation and contractual issues , 2001 ) . other examples of network risk , according to partnerships victoria are when a government agency controlling bulk water distribution may be unable or unwilling to supply raw water to the ppp water treatment facility in the necessary quantity or quality . a more abstract example of network risk is the risk that government will enter into other arrangements for accommodation services competing with those supplied under the contract .\nboard risk reporting . reports to the board and its committees must go beyond raw data by setting out , for example , what the key risk - return trade - offs might be . data alone probably won\u2019t reveal the real issues or promote proper debate .\nin the swiss alps , risk management professionals regard the implementation of new climate change adaptation strategies , such as the swiss integrated risk management approach national platform for natural hazards ( planat ) as the right step forward . planat is a comprehensive and holistic approach , which considers a broad range of preparedness , response , and recovery strategies on a societal level for natural hazard risk reduction ( planat\nreichel , c . & fr\u00f6mming , u . u . int j disaster risk sci ( 2014 ) 5 : 41 . urltoken\nwarm welcome ! if you have risk management or related expertise create an account by clicking here and help improve the risk manual . can ' t find what you were looking for ? click on the feedback window at the bottom and we will try to help !\nrisk comes in four main varieties . the first , market risk , takes the form of exposure to adverse market price movements , such as the value of securities , exchange rates , interest rates or spreads , and commodity prices . ford , for instance , was hit by market risk in 2002 , when palladium prices tumbled and it had to take a $ 952 million write - down on its stockpile .\non a theoretical level , local environmental knowledge is increasingly being recognized as an important component in risk management . however , through our research it became apparent that professional actors of risk management do not yet fully implement the potential of local frames of reference and strategies of action into their risk management plans , even though this kind of knowledge contains various prevention , coping , and adaptation strategies that deal with expected future uncertainties ( fr\u00f6mming\ndemand risk may occur in a contradictory form : the higher the demand , the higher the risk . this happens in projects where the revenue is based on availability . in such contexts , a volume of use higher than anticipated by the government , in terms of the design of the facility , may seriously impact the service quality or even the availability . a compensation mechanism should be established in these cases so as to restore the economic equation of the project contract . this can be done by including in the payment mechanism a portion linked to the use of the service or other measures .\nas for defining the level of risk companies will accept , one common approach for them is to decide on a target credit rating and then assess the amount of risk they can bear given their capital structure . credit ratings serve as a rough barometer , reflecting the probability that companies can bear the risks they face and still meet their financial obligations . the greater the level of risk and the lower the amount of capital and future earnings available to absorb it , the lower the credit ratings of companies and the more they will need to pay their lenders . companies that have lower credit ratings than they desire will likely need to reduce their risk exposure or to raise costly additional capital as a cushion against that risk .\nnew technology has revolutionised financial crime investigations by enabling banks to apply analytics - driven case management , automated evidence gathering and entity risk visualisation . joi\u00e2\u0080\u00a6\ndemand risk transfer should be always be considered with caution . significant transfer of the risk , with no mitigation or sharing mechanisms , should only be considered when boosting demand is essential to the success of the project from the government\u2019s perspective ( see section 4 . 9 ) . another general rule for deciding the allocation of use / demand is the scope of the project . if the essence of the ppp is to operate institute tariffs or collect tolls , some exposure to risk should naturally be included in the contract . however , if the contract does not provide the necessary tools for managing the demand risk ( basically , the ability to influence the management of the service provision to the user ) , the risk should not be transferred .\nthe head of market risk unit leads a team in charge of contributing to the optimization of the liquidity , funding and lending functions of the bank .\n, the proposal of a contract without any such volume obligations sounds very tempting . and indeed , a spot contract is a \u2018you only pay what you consume\u2019 type of contract . some such contracts really look at what you consume on an hourly basis and multiply that with the spot price for that hour . most spot contracts look at the monthly consumption and multiply that with the average spot price for that month . so , even if your consumption drops to zero , no problem , no energy will be billed . if your consumption doubles , you\u2019ll pay the spot price for that extra energy . no more thresholds to keep an eye on , just simply pay for what you consume . i can understand why some people call that \u2018no volume risk\u2019 . but i don\u2019t agree with them . not at all .\nfinally , to convey the message that the potential downside of every decision must be considered as carefully as the potential rewards , ceos should be heard talking about risk as often as they talk about markets or customers . the ceo\u2019s open recognition of the importance of good risk management will influence the entire company .\neven world - class risk management won\u2019t eliminate unforeseen risks , but companies that successfully put the four best - practice elements in place are likely to encounter fewer and smaller unwelcome surprises . moreover , these companies will be better equipped to run the risks needed to enhance the returns and growth of their businesses . without adequate risk - management programs , companies may inadvertently take on levels of risk that leave them vulnerable to the next risk - management disaster , or , alternatively , they may pursue\nrecklessly conservative\nstrategies , forgoing attractive opportunities that their competitors can take . either approach will surely be penalized by investors .\na wholesale insurance firm is looking for a compliance analyst to join their growing business in this newly created role as the risk & compliance e . . .\nnow in its eleventh year , the risktech100 is globally acknowledged as the most comprehensive independent study of the world ' s major players in risk and compliance technology .\nthe energy risk asia awards recognise excellence across asian commodities market as well as providing a unique opportunity for companies across the industry to gain valuable recognition and kudos . wi\u00e2\u0080\u00a6\nthese elements will go a long way toward improving risk management but are unlikely to prevent all undue risk taking . companies might thus impose formal controls\u2014for instance , trading limits . indeed , the recently adopted sarbanes - oxley act , in the united states , makes certifying the adequacy of the formal controls a legal requirement . yet since today\u2019s businesses are so dynamic , it is impossible to create processes that cover every decision involving risk . to cope with it , companies need to nurture a risk culture . the goal is not just to spot immediately the managers who take big risks but also to ensure that managers instinctively look at both risks and returns when making decisions .\nthe ceo , with the help of the board , should define the company\u2019s risk strategy . but more often than not , it is determined inadvertently , every day , by dozens of business and financial decisions . one executive , for example , might be more willing to take risks than another or have a different view of a project\u2019s level of risk . the result may be a risk profile that makes the company uncomfortable or can\u2019t be managed effectively . a shared understanding of the strategy is therefore vital .\nin such an environment , companies not only protect themselves against unforeseen risks but also enjoy the competitive advantage that comes from taking on more risk more safely . the ceo of one fortune 500 corporation , asked to explain his company\u2019s declining performance , fingered the\nlack of a culture of risk taking\n; its absence , he explained , meant that the company was unable to create innovative , successful products . by contrast , a senior partner of a leading investment bank with excellent risk - management capabilities noted ,\nour trading operation has created a series of controls that enable us to take more risk with more entrepreneurialism and , in the end , make more profits .\n1 . 2 describing main risks during the operations phase and potential allocation up 1 . 2 . 2 revenue risk \u2013 tariff levels ( only in user - pays ppps )\neducation and expertise . training programs might be needed for current and new board members . boards should also look at whether they need new members with risk - management expertise .\ncompanies might also be tempted to adopt a more risk - averse model of business in an attempt to protect themselves and their share prices . william h . donaldson , the chairman of the us securities and exchange commission ( sec ) , acknowledged this trend when he told an interviewer that he was concerned about a\nloss of risk - taking zeal .\nthe way we mitigate against this type risk is by buying thousands of interests in thousands of properties . we make estimates about the projected future output of a property in the process of making an offer or buying a deal , but those are guesses based on historical production ; and they\u2019re always wrong . oil and gas do not grow under the ground ; these fluids are trapped there . as you remove volume , there is less fluid in the reservoir and thus less pressure to push the fluids to the\nlow pressure sink\nthat is created around the well bore . thus , in the absence of any other risk factors , the production volume normally goes down over time . this is what we mean by the term decline . so to make a guess as to what future volumes are going to be , we plot the recent historic production against time and simply project the\ndecline curve\nforward into future periods to see what those volumes might be if the current decline holds . usually , the assumption is that whatever the decline is now will be the decline for the life of the property under our\nguesstimates .\nthe temperature increase also means that small glaciers are expected to disappear , while larger glaciers will suffer a volume decrease of up to 70 % by 2050 . although the period between 1985 and 2000 experienced particularly hot summers , the swiss glaciers have lost 20 % of their mass within only the last 15 years . in addition to a decrease of water resources , the decline of ice is leading to a loss of stability of adjacent slopes ( rebetez\nthe heat map gives a top - level indication of whether a company is sticking to its strategy and provides for corrective action . but both depend upon the next two elements of this risk - management program .\nin transport projects , if the transport service to the user is not included in the scope of the contract , but the contract relates only to the infrastructure , transferring demand risk does not provide value for money .\nsometimes these guesses are off only a little bit and sometimes by a lot , but they are always off . but what happens is that the ones that do better than we guessed and the ones that do worse tend to offset each other . so our guess on any one property is always wrong , but as a group , we are usually pretty close . so our\nvolume\nrisk goes way down by owning a lot of properties relative to someone who owns one or a few . out of a thousand leases , if one goes down , hopefully another increases and unless one or two leases make up the majority of the income , they tend to balance out .\nprofessional stakeholders in risk and hazard management are becoming increasingly aware of the progressive potential of the resilience concept , instead of simply trying to keep social - ecological systems as stable as possible and in balance . with the exploration of local knowledge and its integration into risk and hazard management , one can develop an approach that directs attention to the acquisition of local skills and knowledge that help the local population adapt to and cope with future environmental changes .\nthe second type of risk is simple price risk . the price of oil goes up and down and whoever holds a property is subject to the variances of the markets that set prices . one thing that happens though to me as a buyer is that if i use the same source of price guesses for future periods every day , then the valuations i used over , say the last five years , should be the same as the average price over the previous five years . which is probably not a bad price to use today . going forward with the portfolio we have , same thing though . who knows ? none of us can get away from price risk .\na company\u2019s board of directors should understand and oversee the major risks it takes and ensure that its executives have a robust risk - management capability in place . to assure appropriate oversight , the board must address a few key issues .\nin other words , every second company was struck at least once , and some more frequently , by a severe risk event . such events are thus a reality that management must deal with rather than an unlikely\ntail event .\nan example of a subtle network risk is the risk related to traffic light priority in light rail transport ( lrt ) projects . usually , a government will grant priority at intersections and traffic lights for the lrt vehicles to maintain the commercial speed levels as prescribed . so when the mobility authority does not provide traffic light priority to the light rail and this affects the commercial speed , the private partner should be given relief from punctuality obligations and an excuse for certain payment deductions .\ntaking and managing risk is part of what companies must do to create profits and shareholder value . but the corporate meltdowns of recent years suggest that many companies neither manage risk well nor fully understand the risks they are taking . moreover , our research indicates that the problem goes well beyond a few high - profile scandals . mckinsey analyzed the performance of about 200 leading financial - services companies from 1997 to 2002 and found some 150 cases of significant financial distress at 90 of them .\nin a few industries , companies have already begun to invest in developing sound risk - management processes . for example , many financial institutions\u2014prodded by regulators and shaken by periodic crises such as the us real - estate debacle of 1990 , the emerging - markets crisis of 1997 , and the bursting of the technology and telecommunications bubble in 2001\u2014have worked to upgrade their risk - management capabilities over the past decade . in other sectors , such as energy , basic materials , and manufacturing , most companies still have much to learn .\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 .\nif your consumption is higher than 5 . 000 mwh , you will pay the spot price for those extra volumes . if at the end of the year the aggregated volume of the months is 60 . 000 mwh , the volumes you haven\u2019t consumed and for which you got back the spot price ( in certain months ) will equal the extra volumes bought at spot price ( in certain months ) . if you\u2019re lucky , you might have consumed less in exactly those months when the spot prices were high and more in the months with low prices . you could actually make some extra money that way . but it could also be the other way around . the opportunity and risk are even higher when you have a contract that settles on an hourly basis . it should be remarked that in that case , an extra problem occurs of checking such bills based on hourly consumptions , fixed levels and rates .\nowning oil and gas interests has two main types of risk that an owner needs to be aware of . factors outside of your control may result in large and unexpected gains , or may lead to sudden loss of income . in this blog post , i\u2019ll explain how i view these factors .\ns\u00e9bastien chaumont & peter imkeller & matthias m\u00fcller & ulrich horst , 2005 .\na simple model for trading climate risk ,\nvierteljahrshefte zur wirtschaftsforschung / quarterly journal of economic research , diw berlin , german institute for economic research , vol . 74 ( 2 ) , pages 175 - 195 .\nfirst of all , it should be remarked that the zero energy volume risk proposition only holds as long as you keep everything open for the spot market . many such spot contracts also have clauses that allow you to forward fix your prices . such fixings are then always made for capacity blocks . let\u2019s say you are a client with such a spot contract and you expect you will consume 60 . 000 mwh next year and you want to fix your price 100 % . your supplier will come back to you with something like \u2018ok , your load duration is 6 . 000 hours on an annual basis , so i\u2019m going to fix a 10 mw calendar year block for you\u2019 . if your contract is then regulated based on monthly consumption times the average spot price for that month , every month that you consume less than 5 . 000 mwh , you will pay the fix price and get back the spot price for the unconsumed volumes .\ndirectors confirm this view . a 2002 survey by mckinsey and the newsletter directorship showed that 36 percent of participating directors felt they didn\u2019t fully understand the major risks their businesses faced . an additional 24 percent said their board processes for overseeing risk management were ineffective , and 19 percent said their boards had no processes .\noperational risk is exposure to losses due to inadequate internal processes and systems and to external events . for example , allfirst , a baltimore - based subsidiary of allied irish banks , lost $ 691 million at the hands of a single rogue trader whose practices went undetected for five years until he was caught in 2002 .\nthe level of returns required will vary according to the risk appetite of the ceo and the board . some might be happy taking higher risks in pursuit of greater rewards ; others might be conservative , setting an absolute ceiling on exposure regardless of returns . at a minimum , the returns should exceed the cost of the capital needed to finance the various risks .\ncredit risk is exposure to the possibility that a borrower or counterparty might fail to honor its contractual obligations . in 2002 , for instance , the bank of new york announced that it would increase its loan - loss provision by $ 185 million , to a total of $ 225 million , for the third quarter of 2002 , largely because of loans it had made to telecom companies .\noperating leverage is the degree to which a firm or project can increase operating income by increasing revenue . a business that generates sales with a high gross margin and low variable costs has high operating leverage . the higher the degree of operating leverage , the greater the potential danger from forecasting risk , where a relatively small error in forecasting sales can be magnified into large errors in cash flow projections .\n[ 4 ] however , there may be situations where user payments are considered as a source of funds for the project , but where maximizing the use is not the highest priority of the authority ( for example , some dynamic tolling aimed to manage traffic congestion ) . therefore , the authority may decide to remove the demand risk and assume it by structuring the revenue regime under an availability payment scheme .\nif a competing facility promoted by the authority ( or by the government in general ) , which was not announced or planned at the time of the tender , causes a down - turn in traffic compared to previous projections , this is commonly ( or should be ) considered a retained risk event . competing facilities are the clearest case of network risks [ 6 ] that should be taken back by the authority .\nas with any strategy , a company\u2019s risk strategy should be\nstress - tested\nagainst different scenarios . a life insurance company , for example , should examine how its returns would vary under different economic conditions and ensure that it felt comfortable with the potential market and credit losses ( or with its ability to restructure the portfolio quickly ) in difficult economic times . if it isn\u2019t comfortable , the strategy needs refining .\nboard structures . the board must decide whether risk oversight should be vested in an existing committee ( such as the audit or finance committee ) , in a new committee , or divided among a number of committees . the audit committee might seem the natural choice , but as it already faces expanded responsibility to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting , it might not be able to cope with a further expansion of its charter .\nprofessional actors in hazard management frequently raised the argument that local environmental knowledge is too \u201csubjective\u201d for complementing existing \u201cobjective\u201d scientific knowledge used by hazard and risk management plans . but from our point of view , instead of dichotomizing local knowledge and scientific knowledge , we should look for their affinities . \u201cobjective\u201d scientific knowledge and its underlying values are much less neutral than often claimed , ignoring certain values and issues and favoring others . as foucault (\nit is the taking of risks that ultimately creates shareholder value . the right response , therefore , is to strike a balance that protects the company from the costs of financial distress while allowing space for entrepreneurship . management should have the freedom to work in an environment where the potential rewards of any business decision are consciously weighed against the risks and where the company is happy with the level of risk - adjusted returns resulting from that decision .\nbased on a holistic approach , the anthropological data not only showed local perceptions of climate change , but also what different coping strategies in agriculture and forestry were used in order to face related natural hazards . these local frames of reference and coping strategies both have an impact on how vulnerable or resilient local communities are in times of climate change . this in turn is important for adaptive risk management dealing with new uncertainties in an ecological and societal change .\nto manage risk properly , companies need to know exactly what risks they face and the potential impact on their fortunes . often they don\u2019t . one north american life insurance company had to write off hundreds of millions of dollars as a result of its investments in credit products that were high - yielding but structured in a risky manner . these instruments yielded good returns during the economic boom of the 1990s , but the severity of subsequent losses took top management by surprise .\ntriggered by the climate change discourse , professionals in risk management , such as scientific advisors and political actors , increasingly realize that these new uncertainties related to environmental changes have to be included into their calculations , instead of maintaining current action plan routines . as dr . ruedi haller , the head of the research and geospatial information section at the only swiss national park , indicated with regard to the significant changes in weather patterns in recent years , which he related to climate change :\n) . the multimedia map format that we used allows end users of the map to choose between various map features to access multimedia information such as digital video , digital photos , and written text , which were georeferenced before being integrated into the map . the final map thereby helps users to compare , analyze , and present qualitative and quantitative spatial information . in addition , it creates a platform that visualizes local spatial knowledge and makes it directly comparable with official hazard maps in risk management .\nformulating such a strategy is one of the most important activities a company can undertake , affecting all of its investment decisions . a good strategy makes clear the types of risks the company can assume to its own advantage or is willing to assume , the magnitude of the risks it can bear , and the returns it demands for bearing them . defining these elements provides clarity and direction for business - 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commercial . remember , with the exception of taxes , you own a non - cost - bearing interest . let ' s say for example way back you or your predecessor in interest signed an oil and gas lease with an exploration company . that lease granted the company and its partners ( the working interest owners ) the right to drill a well . the mineral owner ( s ) received a royalty interest under the lease or leases , thus creating the royalty owners . the company and / or the working interest owners paid 100 % of the cost of drilling , completing , and producing the well or wells and you paid and pay nothing to keep the well producing . they get 100 % of the revenue less the royalty interest , which means they are receiving something like 75 % to 87 . 5 % of the income , but paying all of the bills .\nwhen the working interest owners make less money from the production than the lease is costing them to produce it , and all or most of the possible opportunities have been tried or studied , they will plug the wells and walk away . this means you could be getting $ 1000 a month on a well that is very important to you but that is uneconomic or non commercial for the operator . these companies will not produce a money losing well for very long . so you go from a big check to nothing when non commercial well gets plugged and it can be a nasty surprise . leases all have an economic life ; some are shorter and some are longer ; but eventually the costs are going to exceed the revenues .\nby subscribing you are agreeing to apmg holding the data supplied to send occasional e - 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", "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 ."]}
{"id": 54068, "summary": [{"text": "kitsap transit is a public transit agency serving kitsap county , washington , part of the seattle metropolitan area .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "the system is based in bremerton and operates bus service on 40 fixed routes , a foot ferry , a vanpool system , worker-driver services , and dial-a-ride services .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "in 2015 , kitsap transit carried a total of 3,813,509 passengers across all its services . ", "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 ."]}
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", "topic": 15}], "title": "bancroft press", "paragraphs": ["disclaimers made necessary by false and unfounded accusations that bancroft press is a vanity press no bancroft press author is ever asked , much less required , to pay the press money in return for having bancroft press publish a book .\nall bancroft press authors are paid advances and royalties . all bancroft press authors have their books edited for free .\nbancroft literary\u0092s services are on this website for cost - saving reasons . otherwise , there is no connection between bancroft press and bancroft literary . any accusations that bancroft press is a vanity press are false and unfounded , and should be publicly retracted . failing that , the persons who make such false statements will be dealt with in the courts .\nhome | fiction | non - fiction | buy our books | media | about bancroft press | contact us ! bancroft press - p . o . box 65360 - baltimore , md 21209 410 . 358 . 0658 - 800 . 637 . 7377 - fax 410 . 764 . 1967 privacy statement - copyright \u00a92004 bancroft press website maintained by crescent communications\nmoreover , no would - be author submitting a manuscript to bancroft press is ever asked to pay monies to bancroft for editing , submitting , or any other reason or activity whatsoever .\nfor the various reasons i identified above , people in new york publishing houses have come to know bancroft press . indeed , it ' s the rare bancroft book that hasn ' t been validated by one of the big houses in some way - - a testimonial few small publishers can claim .\nbancroft press publishes titles we\u2019re passionate about . that\u2019s it . and we\u2019ve stuck around for twenty years on this principle : publish what you love . click here to learn more about our books . and thank you , fellow readers !\nthat bancroft has succeeded for more than 20 years outside new york speaks to bortz\u2019s commitment to quality publishing done his way .\nsince 1992 , bancroft has published 18 new titles . at least four of them have sold more than 10 , 000 copies . authors have included such big names as :\neditorial | what we do | what we have done | clients | fees | testimonials | author acknowledgements | contact us ! bancroft editorial - p . o . box 65360 - baltimore , md 21209 410 . 358 . 0658 - 800 . 637 . 7377 - fax 410 . 764 . 1967 privacy statement - copyright \u00a92004 bancroft editorial website maintained by crescent communications\nlike most houses , bancroft doesn\u2019t limit itself to print . the press\u2019 80 - plus backlist is available in digital editions . \u201cconverting the entire list to e - books has made it easier , \u201d says bortz . \u201cthe backlist keeps selling that way and provides a safety net . \u201d a self - described \u201crecorded book addict , \u201d bortz is current working with acx , part of audible platform , to convert all its books to downloadable audio .\nthe most interesting thing about bancroft press is that , as of 2014 , the company has survived for twenty - three years without a niche . the more time spent in the industry , the more one understands how rare that is . so many publishers are focused on having a brand \u2013 that is , they only publish sci - fi , or they only publish romance . and if we\u2019re talking small publishers , they rarely publish fiction at all .\nbeing a maverick also applies to the way bancroft promotes and sells its books . after signing with national book network to distribute the press\u2019s titles to the trade for the first eight years , bortz decided to take back distribution and do it in - house . \u201ci\u2019m not persuaded when it comes to the bottom line that we would do better with a distributor , \u201d he says . \u201chaving to give up 20 % to a distributor , you don\u2019t end up better monetarily . \u201d\nour entry into parenting , sandi shelton ' s\nyou might as well laugh ,\nmade the top ten book list put together by the wall street journal ' s work and family columnist sue shellenbarger . ( sandi went on to a two - book deal with st . martin ' s press . )\nmarketing plans another skill he has honed over the years is marketing . bancroft press no longer employs a distributor , and thus all distribution , advertising , publicity , and marketing falls squarely in our lap . he\u2019s become a master at developing and executing marketing plans for the books he releases ( one about every seven weeks ) because his book sales are his paycheck ! knowing that a solid , not to mention stellar , marketing plan can be the clincher to get a publisher to bite on a book proposal , or to make a marginal published book a financial success , he offers this indispensable service as well .\nwhen i tell people who apparently do not read city paper that i work for city paper and mostly cover art , i often hear in response something like : \u201cthat\u2019s good\u2014we need positive press about baltimore . it\u2019s not just murder and drugs here . \u201d because i rarely have the energy or patience to go down that . . .\nwe have consummated 21 deals and counting for ancillary rights to bancroft books , including seven book club deals , four paperback deals , three audio deals , two sales of excerpts ( both to reader ' s digest ) , two movie options , and three foreign publisher sales . on average , that ' s more than one ancillary deal per book .\nbancroft books have received critical attention usually reserved only for large publishers , having been regularly reviewed in the finest and most exclusive venues , such as kirkus , pw , lj , slj , the nyt , amazon . com , barnes and noble . com , the washington post , the philadelphia inquirer , the los angeles times , the baltimore sun , usa today , the cleveland plain dealer , etc . , etc . , etc .\nbecause of its importance , bancroft has also delved into the how - to / medical / health / self - help genre with what has come to be regarded as a breakthrough book - jim lynch ' s\na cry unheard : new insights into the medical consequences of loneliness ,\nwhich was a july 2000 follow - up to his surprise bestseller ,\nthe broken heart ,\npublished 23 years earlier by martin kessler and basic books .\n1 . the punishment begins tom breihan and ray cummings , two former baltimore city paper interns and big deal music writers who liked my amateur music blog , got me a meeting about possibly freelancing for city paper with bret mccabe , then the arts editor of the paper , back in 2007 . bret dropped a . . .\nin the early days of city paper , photography was almost an afterthought , with small , single images\u2014usually a portrait or a photo of a restaurant front\u2014illustrating long stories . starting with the editorship of evan serpick , who published the first online galleries , photography become as important . . .\n\u201cdo you have a favorite writer on the staff ? \u201d rebekah kirkman , the city paper visual arts editor and intern coordinator , asked on the other end of the phone as i paced nervously around my living room . truth is , i hadn\u2019t read the paper enough to know . \u201cjoe macleod , \u201d i answered , after flipping two . . .\nif the nice jewish boy from upper park heights had gotten the teaching job at the historic catholic high school for girls , the paper you are now reading might never have existed . \u201cmy interview went great , \u201d hirsch remembers of his chance to teach english at the institute of notre dame in east baltimore . . . .\ndan deacon & apos ; s\nspiderman of the rings\nand . . .\nvigil for the fourth anniversary of the tyrone west & apos ; s . . .\nhousing secretary dr . ben carson & apos ; s baltimore visit in . . .\ni started out at city paper answering phones , a gig i got through the calendar editor at the time , with whom i worked at video americain . once i made my artistic skills known ( by doodling on post - it notes ) , i was offered a job in the design department under athena towery . the job was more tetris . . .\nthe woman who called to get the hose turned on sticks in my mind . it was a few years ago , during a heat wave . she lived in public housing , and the outside faucets didn\u2019t work . maintenance had shut them down for some reason . the kids were hot ; it was too far from one of the few remaining open public . . .\n\u201cthese used to be the servants\u2019 quarters . the irony is not lost on us . \u201d that , or something to that effect , was what former city paper editor lee gardner told me as he showed me around the top floor of a grand old house at 812 park ave . , the paper\u2019s headquarters , after my job interview . it was once . . .\nthis week & apos ; s low murder count is luck . there were 23 non - fatal shootings , including four double - shootings . police arrested four people with handguns , and charged four people , including two women , with shootings . keith davis jr . was convicted of murdering kevin jones . tuesday , oct . 17 7 : 37 p . m . demetrius . . .\n\u2b06\ufe0e rich assholes elon musk showed up in maryland the other day digging a hole , and gov . hogan heartily approved .\nget hyped ,\nthe governor tweeted , referring to musk & apos ; s the boring company and his plans to dig an underground hyperloop along md rt 295 . meanwhile , mayor catherine pugh sent a love letter . . .\n\u2191 city springs elementary / middle and cardinal shehan school students at city springs elementary / middle , students in wyatt oroke & apos ; s humanities class helped raise thousands of dollars for hurricane harvey relief . the story got the attention of\nthe ellen show ,\nwhich featured a segment on oroke and . . .\nafter a light week we & apos ; re back to over one homicide per day . baltimore has averaged about eight per week lately ; the rate of killings is increasing despite city officials & apos ; efforts . another of the four men shot on the 3200 block of lyndale avenue during the sept . 26 mass shooting ( the city & apos ; s sixth . . .\nthe carnage continues . tuesday , oct . 24 2 : 22 p . m . kendel lecompte , a 27 - year - old african - american man , was on the 1000 block of w . north avenue in reservoir hill , when someone shot him . he died soon after at shock trauma . lecompte had lived on the 5100 block of chalgrove avenue . 4 : 43 p . m . antwan . . .\n\u2b06\ufe0e baltimore clayworks over the summer we all thought baltimore clayworks was gonna be gone for good\u2014with over $ 1 million in debt and a failed attempt to leverage the sale of their buildings in order to stay open , its board decided abruptly to close and file for chapter 7 bankruptcy . but after . . .\nthis week & apos ; s murder ink covers the past two weeks of murders . there were 27 murders in the past 30 days . police continue to seize illegal guns and arrest people , and shootings continue anyway : 15 people within the last week shot non - fatally . federal agents closed four city murder cases , revealed . . .\nwhere the hell is kekistan ? : how pepe - posting meme . . .\nthe undercard : it is a mistake for the baltimore blast to . . .\nthe great russian - american writer masha gessen was standing on the stage at bard college in new york in front of a sign that read \u201ccrises of democracy . \u201d it was the name of an oct . 12 - 14 conference sponsored by the hannah arendt center there .\ni think it & apos ; s safe to say that all of us are living in . . .\ndemocracy in crisis : activist home raided by d . c . police during a week of actions supporting j20 arrestees\nwork by artist oluseye at school 33 , photo by j . m . . . .\ni first visited ida b & apos ; s table ( 235 holliday st . , [ 410 ] 844 - 0444 , idabstable . com ) during the soft opening back in september while i was on my one - hour lunch break from my first - ever jury duty . i hadn & apos ; t been selected , and ultimately would not be , though my entire panel was required to remain at the . . .\nthe first time my wife and i walked into uncle & apos ; s hawaiian grindz ( 2315 belair road , fallston , [ 443 ] 966 - 3999 , eatatuncles . com ) last spring , we were greeted by an unusual sight : in the big , wood booth that forms the backbone of the generous indoor dining room , chef kaimana chee sat amid a family . . .\nprimarily maryland & apos ; s chief tax collector and accountant , comptroller peter franchot has in recent months become a leading advocate for the state & apos ; s breweries\u2014so much so that three have named beers in his honor .\nmost politicians collect honorary degrees at commencements , i collect beers ,\nhe jokes . . .\nfellow djs and friends gather at dj vicious v & apos ; s . . .\narrestee at the sit - in at wells fargo building downtown in . . .\na sit - in at wells fargo building downtown in solidarity with . . .\nchuck d of public enemy and prophets of rage talks to city . . .\nyou can & apos ; t be scared of shit , you have to be hard .\n- from\nspring breakers\ntry and imagine genuinely not giving a fuck for even just a moment . to let go of all the things so you & apos ; re present enough that , um , i dunno , if you were , say , at a frat party , you could catch a beer launched your way , take . . .\n& apos ; pennsylvania avenue hustle , & apos ; off todd marcus & apos ; upcoming album ,\non these streets ,\nan album powered by living and working in sandtown - winchester , is a manic tune that opens with foreboding cymbals and a running saxophone , and then dives into a frenzied , buoyant piano solo , soon sprinting , even . . .\nself help : kendrick lamar & apos ; s\ndamn .\nas intervention\nkung fu kenny , the 5 - foot - 5 giant and hip - hop & apos ; s resident vitruvian man , awoke from his sleep to deliver us his fourth studio album back in april\u2014\ndamn . ,\na proper follow - up to put detractors of 2015 & apos ; s\nto pimp a butterfly\nback in their cocoons .\ndamn .\nis a 14 - track , 55 - minute cathartic therapy . . .\njason isbell & apos ; s\nthe nashville sound\nis the summer soundtrack for those of us who fled small towns because of the sexism or the racism or the lack of opportunities , only to see all of those things amplified with the election of donald trump , rendering our hometowns almost hostile to our very existence . . . .\nthe hydragogic high point of andrzej zulawski & apos ; s 1981 movie ,\npossession ,\nan all - anxiety sci - fi / horror exploration of a relationship ripped apart , is the scene where a cackling isabelle adjani explodes in seizure , spewing blood and bile and other liquids\u2014conflating miscarriage , menstruation , diarrhea , . . .\nby the time robert altman has dumped & apos ; 50s leftover philip marlowe ( elliott gould ) into the & apos ; 70s , the utopian dreams of the & apos ; 60s are on the last legs of their own long goodbye . hippie communalism has given way to new age self - help . the discourse of civil rights is being co - opted by institutions . . .\ndamn , where & apos ; d you come from ,\na man who just walked out of the baltimore city detention center back in early june asked as he filled a plate with pit beef , watermelon , and vegetables and then\u2014\nthank y & apos ; all , bless y & apos ; all .\nwe & apos ; re doing like jesus did ,\nactivist and chef duane\nshorty\ndavis , who . . .\nfew things are as satisfying as a slow - motion shot of a bladed weapon cutting through a hanging pig carcass\u2014the scccclk sound that comes as steel carves through flesh . this revelation comes via\nforged in fire ,\nhistory channel & apos ; s competitive reality show in which bladesmiths try to make the sharpest . . .\nnosing into the decorative white - painted wooden walls and peering inside puerto rican artist eric rivera barbeito & apos ; s piece titled & apos ; gracias , & apos ; a small house structure with a metal roof near the gallery & apos ; s entrance , i feel a slight breeze against my knees coming from the ac unit that & apos ; s blasting in this . . .\nas artist stephen towns was heading south to watch the solar eclipse in south carolina last month , pondering nat turner & apos ; s epiphany which came to him during an eclipse in 1831 in virginia , some of towns & apos ; paintings that were inspired by turner & apos ; s rebellion were causing a stir at goucher college . now , . . .\ngloria garrett is moving her hands . she is moving her arms in wide circles . she is pacing , gesticulating , dancing , and talking . gloria garrett talks loudly :\nthose dolls are made from old sheets ! you cover them with wax paper and then iron them . that wreath is made from a hanger . this is the picture . . .\nin his essay & apos ; freaks and the american ideal of manhood , & apos ; james baldwin writes about how the\namerican ideal\nof sexuality and masculinity\nhas created cowboys and indians , good guys and bad guys , punks and studs , tough guys and softies\nand other such archetypes , resulting in\nan ideal so paralytically . . .\na line spirals out from the fountain and wraps around the interior perimeter of the\nbrutalist donut\nthat is the hirshhorn museum , spilling out onto the plaza beside the national mall . several hundred visitors are here\u2014foreign tour groups , art students , tourists with selfie sticks , families with . . .\ni . the river amazon is a river . it is an extremely long and voluminous river . passing through areas of bio - diversity , it is a good name for a company which sells books and diverse other products , this river . - leontia flynn , & apos ; jeff bezos names amazon , & apos ; from the collection\nrelentless : poems by jeff . . .\nvisual merchandising :\nthe ground\ntakes on origins , labor , commerce , and legacy at the hutzler brothers palace visual merchandising\nthe ground\ntakes on origins , labor , commerce , and legacy at the hutzler brothers palace by rebekah kirkman i . the river amazon is a river . it is an extremely long . . .\nthe 2017 fiction and poetry issue edited by rebekah kirkman saida agostini olu butterfly woods janea kelly charlie jay anna k . crooks suzanne doogan sharea harris grace davis maya martinez alain ginsberg lily herman caitlin goldblatt jessica hudgins ellen paul aurora engle - pratt celeste doaks evan . . .\nmuch as the parisian bourgeoisie of the late - 19th century lived in an era of the novel , we are living in an era of the rock & apos ; n & apos ; roll memoir . in the past six months alone we & apos ; ve gotten self - penned accounts by bruce springsteen , robbie robertson , johnny marr , maurice white , phil collins ( his sadly . . .\nthe christians\nthose who do not belong to megachurches tend to find them alienating , to put it kindly\u2014and i count myself here . for one thing , there & apos ; s the stripping away of any aesthetic value established by the old religions ( say what you will about the roman catholic church , at least they know . . .\nbortz also sells film rights directly for his books\u2014and doesn ' t take a commission from his authors . every year bortz and book editor harrison demchick make a pilgrimage to hollywood . they meet with up to 30 production company executives over the course of a week . to date bortz has sold or optioned film rights to a half dozen , including stephen besecker\u2019s thriller , the samaritan , which was just sold to moviemaker mace neufeld , a producer on invictus . demchick , who won the 2011 baltimore screenwriting competition , often writes a treatment for each book before the pitch meetings , and will research which director , actors , and agencies should be attached . bortz says that furnishing a screenplay , even if it isn\u2019t used , helps give a producer a more realistic notion of how a particular book could be a movie .\nparts of this site are only available to paying pw subscribers . subscribers : to set up your digital access click here .\npw \u201call access\u201d site license members have access to pw \u2019s subscriber - 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{"id": 54102, "summary": [{"text": "| type = public company ( bse : 532541 ) ; ( nse : niittech ) | founder = rajendra s. pawar vijay k. thadani | key _ people = arvind thakur ( chief executive officer & joint managing director ) niit technologies limited ( bse : 532541 ) is an it organization , with customers in north america , europe , asia and australia .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "it offers services in application development and maintenance , infrastructure management services , ip asset or platform solutions , and business process outsourcing to organizations in the financial services , travel and transportation , manufacturing , distribution , insurance & media sectors . ", "topic": 3}], "title": "niit technologies", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 973 niit technologies reviews submitted anonymously by niit technologies employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if niit technologies is right for you .\nniit technologies ltd . stock price , share price , live bse / nse , niit technologies ltd . bids offers . buy / sell niit technologies ltd . news & tips , & f & o ; quotes\nniit technologies ltd said it has agreed to acquire a 51 % stake in incessant technologies for an undisclosed sum .\nincessant technologies pvt . ltd , a subsidiary of software services provider niit . . .\na survey conducted by market researcher pac and sponsored by niit technologies reveals how the . . .\nniit technologies , with extensive industry skills and knowledge , helps you validate your sabre . . .\nfrom today we will start consolidating revenue of proyecta with niit technologies ,\nthakur added .\nniit is a good company for work . somany things teach in work with niit .\nniit technologies on tuesday announced acquiring 51 per cent stake in hyderabad - based incessant technologies for $ 17 million ( about rs . 107 . 8 crore ) .\nniit technologies q4 profit jumps 17 % to rs 97 . 3 cr ; q4 order inflow at $ 145 mn\nit company niit technologies today acquired spainish software services firm proyecta sistemas de informacion sa for for $ 7 million .\nniit technologies ' europe , middle east and africa ( emea ) operations contribute 35 % to its global revenues .\nniit technologies is a leading it solutions organization , servicing customers in north america , europe , asia and australia .\nshares of niit technologies rose 12 . 2 % to rs401 . 80 on bse . photo : pradeep gaur / mint\nniit technologies is a leading global it solutions organization - servicing customers across the americas , europe , asia and australia .\nthe acquisition enables niit technologies to enhance its european footprint with proyecta ' s experience in travel and financial services segments .\naccording to our data here at mergr , niit technologies has acquired 3 companies , including 1 in the last 5 years .\nniit technologies\u2019 largest acquisition to date was in 2006 , when it acquired room solutions for $ 53m . niit technologies has acquired in 3 countries . the company\u2019s most targeted sectors include information technology ( 67 % ) and software ( 34 % ) .\nmid - sized it services firm niit technologies ltd has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 51 per cent stake in business process management ( bpm ) services company incessant technologies pvt ltd , it said on tuesday .\nshares of niit technologies closed today at rs 196 . 25 , up by 2 . 53 % from previous close on the bse today .\nniit technologies revised details of the postal ballot and e - voting pursuant to regulation 44 ( 3 ) of sebi ( listing obligations and disclosu . . .\nmr . thakur added that going forward the company would be focusing on digital space . digital business currently contributes about nine per cent of niit technologies\u2019 revenues .\nartificial intelligence ( ai ) technologies have rewritten how businesses are run in the digital . . .\nwe will end up paying 70 % of the revenue [ for acquisition ] which is $ 7 million ,\narvind thakur , ceo , niit technologies , said .\nat niit technologies , we provide focused offerings , such as application development and maintenance , application managed services , digital services , infrastructure management services , mobility , and testing services .\nniit technologies ltd . , incorporated in the year 1992 , is a mid cap company ( having a market cap of rs 6782 . 30 crore ) operating in information technology sector .\nshares of niit technologies were trading at rs 380 . 35 each , down 5 . 34 per cent on bse in a weak mumbai market on wednesday at 11 . 47 am .\nnew delhi : mid sized information technology ( it ) firm niit technologies ltd has announced a joint venture with morris communications , us - based media conglomerate , marking its entry into the media vertical . named niit media technologies incorporated , the joint venture , in which niit will have 60 % stake , will provide integrated it and business process outsourcing ( bpo ) services the group companies of morris and is also targetting to service other media companies .\nniit tech closes above 30 - day , 50 - day moving average today .\nniit tech closes below 30 - day moving average of 1090 . 00 today .\nniit tech closes above 30 - day moving average of 1072 . 42 today .\nniit tech closes above 30 - day moving average of 893 . 29 today .\nniit tech closes above 30 - day moving average of 888 . 43 today .\nniit tech closes above 30 - day moving average of 883 . 39 today .\nniit tech closes above 30 - day moving average of 878 . 54 today .\nniit tech closes above 30 - day moving average of 871 . 14 today .\nniit have struggled to take advantage of the ip they purchased when buying room .\nniit said the entity is expected to be margin and eps accretive in fy16 .\nwealth management has been one of the industries slowest to adopt smart technologies . yet , as . . .\n\u201cincessant provides us with the capability to be a significant player in the digital integration space with digitisation and automation of business processes for seamless customer experience , \u201d niit technologies coo sudhir chaturvedi said .\nniit technologies intelligent automation framework , in partnership with a leading european robotic technology firm ( uipath ) provides robotic process automation ( rpa ) services , including development and deployment through a robust rpa delivery methodology .\n\u201cincessant provides us with the capability to be a significant player in the digital integration space with digitisation and automation of business processes for seamless customer experience , \u201d said sudhir chaturvedi , coo , niit technologies .\nin some sectors , niit technologies has developed ip assets to offer platform - based services , and where it does not have them , it has elected to partner with the owners of those ip assets .\nwe have an ecosystem of partners that enables us to develop new capabilities and allows us to invest in our customers to support their change - and - run organizations . niit technologies\u2019 partner ecosystem includes the likes of appdynamics , dynatrace , aws , azure , ca technologies , micro focus - suse , vistara - it , and bmc remedy .\njoin mergr and gain access to niit technologies\u2019 m & a ; summary , the m & a ; summaries of companies just like it , as well as recent m & a ; activity in the information technology sector .\nniit tech q4 pat seen up 8 % qoq to rs 81 . 8 cr : motilal oswal\nniit ltd said on tuesday it has acquired bengaluru - based ed - tech startup . . .\nmanagement is 40 years back and they don ' t care about current technologies and frameworks . they mean business and money only .\nat niit technologies , we have built our reputation for delivering excellence to some of the world\u2019s leading airlines , airports , travel distribution , and surface transportation companies with strategic it initiatives , which impact both their top and bottom line .\nniit technologies is a global it solutions organization addressing the requirements of clients across the americas , europe , asia , and australia . niit technologies services clients in travel and transportation , banking and financial services , insurance , manufacturing , and media verticals , offering a range of services , including application development and maintenance , infrastructure management , and business process management . focused on digital services , the company is helping businesses design agile , scalable , and digital operating models .\nniit technologies can help banks and financial service firms adopt this new digital operating model , along with its services , solutions , and alliances . with the right blend of industry and technology expertise , we help your business transform faster while remaining profitable .\nniit technologies had bagged this rs 229 - crore project last year . under the seven - year project , network connectivity has been extended up to bsf\u2019s battalion level and it has also set up a data centre and disaster recovery centres in different seismic zones .\ndifferentiated on the strength of its industry expertise , niit technologies services clients in travel and transportation , banking and financial services , insurance , manufacturing and media verticals , offering a range of services including application development and maintenance , infrastructure management , and business process management .\nincessant reported a revenue of $ 13 . 9 million in fy14 , and is estimated to report a revenue of $ 17 million for fy15 . \u201cthe entity is expected to be margin - and eps - accretive in fy16 for niit technologies , \u201d the firm said .\nthis site uses cookies to provide you with a more responsive and personalized service . by using this site you agree to niit technologies limited\u2019s use of cookies . please read the cookie notice for more information on the cookies we use and how to delete or block them . accept close\nniit technologies might not come across as an exciting company in the indian software industry today , an emerging star like a young cognizant or a mindtree . yet , its evolution in just the last three years could make it an example of how a software company successfully adapts with changing times .\nthe centre will be in augusta , georgia in the us and will mark niit fourth centre in the us . thakur also said since it is \u201clow - cost centre\u201d , it could be used for servicing niit\u2019s other customers as well , if need be .\nindustry leading processgym sm , which is niit technologies\u2019 consultative approach , designed to identify and eliminate waste , achieve optimum service delivery , and provide best - in - class service . it facilitates creation of a framework that helps reduce costs and defects , improve productivity , and reduce time - to - market .\nfor example , niit technologies has deployed cargo - handling systems across some major airports in the asia pacific region ( beijing , taiwan and hong kong ) , in partnership with singapore airport terminal services ( sats ) . in partnership with sats , it is now taking these solutions to other markets as well . niit tech in july , 2011 , had signed an $ 85 - million partnership agreement with georgia - based morris communications . under the terms of the agreement , the media company transferred its key assets including it infrastructure , people and applications landscape to niit technologies . this jv with morris started realising revenues from september 2011 and has contributed about rs 243 million to the revenues in q3fy12 . during q4 , the jv realised revenues of rs 245 million .\nniit technologies is a leading it solutions organization , servicing customers in north america , europe , asia and australia . it offers services in application development and maintenance , enterprise solutions including managed services and business process outsourcing to enterprise in the financial services , travel & transportation , manufacturing / distribution , and government sectors . our domain strengths , new approaches to customer experience management robust outsourcing capabilities , and dual - shore delivery model , have made it a preferred it partner to over 220 clients across 16 countries in these select verticals . with a talent pool of about 8000 professionals , niit technologies follows global standards of software development processes .\nniit technologies is a full - spectrum integrated business process services ( bps ) provider . we have adopted a customer - centric approach to bps . whether it is a unified solution - process excellence or an integrated it - bpo solution , niit technologies has developed a business model that delivers a strong and strategic partnership . our integrated service framework helps us re - engineer processes , resulting in cost rationalization , productivity enhancement , and service quality improvement for our clients in focus verticals such as travel and transportation , banking , financial services and insurance , and media from our delivery centers located in the americas , india , and the philippines .\nat niit technologies , we challenge the way it infrastructure is built , operated and managed . we are at the heart of 80 + smart enterprises which are transitioning to the new age . we have built a strong service culture for personalized services which help us go beyond meeting high service levels to deliver empathetic experiences .\ncompetitive business dynamics and the imperative to deliver connected experiences , have fuelled the need for industry players to transform and increase customer intimacy , employee productivity , and operational efficiency . niit technologies , with over two decades of experience and deep domain expertise can help enterprises leverage technology to deal with industry challenges in differentiated and cost - effective ways .\nniit technologies , a leading global it solutions organisation offers application development and maintenance services , infrastructure management services , ip asset or platform solutions and business process management to organisations in the financial services , travel and transportation , manufacturing / distribution and government sectors . it serves the customers in the us , europe , middle east , asia and australia .\n\u201cthis acquisition is a strategic move for us to grow in the digital space . incessant is valued at about $ 17 million and we will would be investing the same amount for 51 per cent stake , \u201d he said , adding that niit technologies will gradually go on to acquire the remaining stake in the company over a period of time .\ni was working at niit as faculty in ict project . i was working from 16july 2011 to 30nov 2013 . my exprearnce was good .\nniit technologies ltd . key products / revenue segments include sale of services which contributed rs 1587 . 50 crore to sales value ( 99 . 52 % of total sales ) and software & others which contributed rs 7 . 60 crore to sales value ( 0 . 47 % of total sales ) for the year ending 31 - mar - 2017 .\n\u201cone of the key elements has been to transform itself from a generic service provider to a specialised domain - focused player , \u201d says vishal jajoo , senior research analyst from nirmal bang . niit technologies began to focus on select verticals such as travel , insurance , banking and financial services and started acquiring intellectual property ( ip ) assets and niche capabilities in those verticals . \u201cwe believed in being the best ( in select verticals ) , and being big enough in contrast to being the biggest and good enough ,\nsaid arvind thakur , ceo niit technologies . the travel , as well as insurance and financial services verticals have been contributing 90 per cent of the company\u2019s incremental growth in the past few quarters .\nsrishti anand of brokerage firm angel broking said that it is \u201cgood to diversify\u201d for niit which is too concentrated on travel vertical . \u201cthe media sector has started spending significantly on it as companies are looking at digital consumer behaviour , online portals and digitisation etc . \u201d she added that companies such as hcl technologies which have been focussing on the vertical have been doing very well .\nnow , the company says the focus on growth , especially the inorganic kind , will be ratcheted up a few notches . with an executable order book of $ 243 million , mid - cap it firm niit technologies is now setting its eyes on larger deals . the company has formed a team called the ' elephant hunters ' , who would be identifying and pursuing significant transformational opportunities .\nas part of its strategy to invest in future growth , niit technologies increased its spend on sales and marketing considerably in the last three years . it spends 1 . 5 per cent of its revenues on sales and marketing , which is much higher than its other mid - cap peers . while the headcount pyramid remained flat , the company increased its international sales team by 20 per cent last year .\nexplaining the rationale behind the move , arvind thakur , ceo of niit said for the company the partnership means an entry into the \u201cemerging\u201d media sector , in which niit is currently not present . \u201dthe domain know - how of the media sector is coming completely from morris , which will help us tap into other companies as well , \u201d he said .\nniit tech block deal on nse , qty : 58 , 307 , deal price : 987 . 70 , value ( cr ) : 5 . 76 , time : 10 : 54am\nentering new territories the diversification into newer geographies has also helped . in 2008 - 09 , the company used to get 50 per cent revenues from europe , west asia and africa ( emea ) . now , niit tech has a balanced mix . it gets 37 per cent revenues from the us , 37 per cent from emea , 13 per cent from asia pacific and rest from other geographies including india . as arvind mehrotra , president asia pacific , niit technologies puts it , \u201cthe way we approach an acquisition has changed . we are looking at acquisitions to give us entry into newer geographies or areas of operations . \u201d\ndoes this mean they can\u2019t aspire towards the big leagues ? \u201cwhether niit technologies can catapult itself into the billion - dollar bracket would largely depend on its capabilities to develop expertise in the upcoming areas such as cloud , mobility and business analytics . the last phase of growth came from increase in the $ 25 - 100 million deals but the next phase of growth would be driven by expertise in these specific areas ,\nadded the analyst .\nniit technologies adheres to major global benchmarks and standards , having secured the iso 9001 : 2000 certifications and the iso : 27001 information security management accreditation and follows global standards of development . it has been assessed at level 5 of sei cmmi version 1 . 2 . our business process outsourcing arm conforms to the highest quality standards such as copc and six sigma . its data center operations are assessed at the international iso 20000 it management standards .\nniit tech block deal on nse , qty : 50 , 150 , deal price : 1 , 101 . 20 , value ( cr ) : 5 . 52 , time : 09 : 22am\nso , what does the future hold for niit technologies ? \u201cthe new deal additions and acquisitions may stress the balance sheet of the company . it has a cash reserve of $ 40 million and an order book of $ 243 million . its increased focus on government deals is good , but government deals usually locks in a lot of cash , which is a concern ,\nsaid a senior research analyst with a mumbai - based brokerage firm .\nsteve k . stone , senior vp and cfo of newspapers and shared services at morris communications said in a statement issued by niit that the partnership will significantly reduce the company\u2019s costs of operations and services . morris\u2019 group companies were earlier being serviced out of in - house firm in the us and post the partnership , the work can be outsourced to niit\u2019s operations in india , which will make it cost effective .\nto start with the partnership will result in a revenue of $ 85 million for niit over a period of five years from servicing morris companies . the venture will entail a total investment of $ 3 . 2 million out of which niit will invest around $ 2 million through cash infusion while morris\u2019 contribution will be through transfer of its exiting assets \u2013 it infrastructure , people and application landscape \u2014 to the new entity .\ninsurers face multiple challenges today\u2014new regulations , a millennial customer base , and the speed - to - market of innovative solutions , all creating the need to refresh core systems and drive the effective use of big data . niit technologies , with deep and enduring relationships with global insurance players across geographies and over two decades of experience in providing a range of technology services , offers an entire suite of it , bpm , and digital services that caters to the evolving needs of the insurance industry .\nmanufacturing companies are evaluated based on their resilience in the industry . this means greater emphasis on business efficiencies , but given the labor - intensive nature of the industry , efficiencies based on technology alone are insufficient . a strategy that balances global technology with local innovation is crucial for growth . nobody understands this better than niit technologies . with our experience in understanding both technological and cultural nuances , we have helped our global clientele make sound decisions about the deployment of automated , transparent , and integrated information management systems across their value chain .\nour subject matter experts have deep domain experience in delivering solutions across different platforms and technologies , ranging from the tried and tested to the upcoming . with over 50 + global clients , we provide end - to - end services and solutions , including legacy support and maintenance , legacy modernization , predictive analytics , portals , mobile apps , and the internet of things across the following segments :\nthe company posted a net loss of rs . 17 . 50 crore for the quarter ended march 31 , 2015 , against a profit of rs . 61 . 90 crore in the year - ago period , due to exceptional expenses of rs . 80 crore on account of dispute settlement . \u201ca dispute had arisen between one of the company\u2019s subsidiaries and its client in the asia pacific region . the dispute was resolved by concluding a settlement agreement which released the company of its obligations towards execution of the programme , \u201d niit technologies chief executive officer arvind thakur said . he added that the financial impact of this one - off event during the quarter was rs . 80 crore . consolidated revenues rose 3 . 9 per cent to rs . 611 . 20 crore in the january - march 2015 period . the board recommended rs . 9 . 50 per equity share as dividend for 2014 - 15 .\nacquisitions niit tech has also used acquisitions to help it accelerate from a four per cent yoy revenue growth in 2009 , to a 28 per cent yoy revenue growth in 2012 . in august 2011 , it acquired spanish software services firm proyecta sistemas de informacion sa for $ 7 million to strengthen its capability in the travel vertical . proyecta sharply focuses on two segments : travel and financial services . almost 68 per cent of its revenues come from the travel vertical .\npost - 2009 , niit tech decided to adopt a strategy of \u2018focus and differentiate\u2019 . this meant undertaking three transformational steps \u2014 focusing on just a few verticals and becoming a specialist in those segments , chasing geographic diversification and thirdly , investing in future growth which includes sales and marketing as well as strategic acquisitions . at the rate it\u2019s going , the goal of eventually becoming one of indian it\u2019s heavy hitters may not be wildly as improbable as it may have been three years ago .\nniit tech is in the computers - software sector . the current market capitalisation stands at rs 6 , 782 . 30 crore . the company management includes rajendra s pawar - chairman & managing director , arvind thakur - vice chairman & mng . director , vijay k thadani - promoter non - exe . director , surendra singh - independent director , amit sharma - independent director , ashwani puri - independent director , holly jane morris - independent director . it is listed on the bse with a bse code of 532541 and the nse with an nse code of niittech . its registered office is at 8 , balaji estate , first floor , , guru ravi das marg , new delhi , delhi - 110019 . their registrars are alankit assignment ltd .\n, while the benchmark sensex shed 0 . 18 % to 27 , 440 . 14 points .\nwe provide a wide range of best - in - class solutions and effective services that are spread across the manufacturing and distribution value chain .\nas enterprises become more complex , and success increasingly depends on streamlining operations , . . .\ntraditional infrastructure outsourcing ( io ) is on its decline with increasing levels of . . .\ngrowing complexity of local and regional sap landscapes , and distributed operations need the . . .\nleveraging one of the digital\u2019s most powerful capabilities , the ability to directly touch . . .\nmanufacturers are digitally engaged and connected with their end customers , their distributors , . . .\nin the business of construction , there is no room for error and no tolerance for delay . that is . . .\nenterprises across the globe have multiple applications deployed on their networks . sadly , a . . .\nthe banking and financial services industry recognizes that the \u201cuber moment\u201d in financial services is approaching . technology is \u201can unstoppable force\u201d that could improve customer service , risk management , and efficiency , as well as see new banks become household names .\nwhile making these points , antony jenkins , former ceo of barclays , also warned that incumbents risk becoming merely capital - providing utilities that operate in a highly regulated , less - profitable environment , a situation unlikely to be tolerated by shareholders .\nthe financial services industry must distribute products and services digitally with an omnichannel experience to shift consumer behaviors toward a \u201cdigitally integrated frictionless ecosystem\u201d to stay likable , compliant , and profitable .\nwe provide a wide range of best - in - class solutions and effective services that are spread across the banking and financial services value chain .\nexperience in serving 150 + financial institutions , us $ 1 . 5 trillion + aum , 6 , 000 + advisors , and 1 . 5 million + end customers through our clients\nthere is a misconception that gdpr is all about data security and compliance policies alone . . . .\npersonalization has always been a way of retaining good customers and generating more revenues . . .\nthe current process used for reconciling inter - entity accounting data and trade transaction . . .\ncompanies operating in the financial industry face intensive manual processes , critical . . .\n13th , january 2018 was a red letter day for the european financial services industry when the . . .\nall it - enabled businesses today are moving toward artificial intelligence ( ai ) driven . . .\ncustomers want their banks to perform like non - financial web services in how they gather and use . . .\nin today\u2019s rapidly changing business dynamics , awareness and understanding of the likely . . .\nwe have focused offerings such as application development and maintenance , application managed services , digital services , infrastructure management services , business process services , and testing services .\nour domain depth is augmented by innovative products and frameworks ( for revenue accounting , in - flight catering , cargo ground handling ) , which enable us to address industry - specific pain points for clients .\nwe provide a wide range of best - in - class solutions and effective services that are spread across the travel and transportation value chain .\nto gain an edge over the competition , organizations today need to keep up with the velocity of . . .\nimplementing sap product is a full - blown project lifecycle that brings together management , . . .\nwith the holidays in full swing , you may be thinking about how you can make your air travel . . .\nthe travel industry is undergoing a fundamental shift and is on the verge of disruption owing to . . .\napp users expect features such as simple navigation , convenient user interface , speedy . . .\ncarol , 36 , works as a client - servicing executive at a travel agency . she is different from her . . .\nwe live in an era where economy is increasingly driven by superior customer experiences . . . .\nconsidering that there is transfer of assets involved , the revenues from the deal will start accruing from the october - december quarter of the current fiscal , thakur said .\nwe understand the challenges posed by a need for continuously enhancing customer satisfaction along with reducing operational costs and increasing revenues . to that end , we partner with all of our clients , bringing our innovative solutions , stringent quality standards , highly skilled domain - focused resources , and investments in technology to the engagement . we also use proprietary tools and frameworks to add value to our clients . our offerings include :\ntermsmonitor tm , our in\u2013house developed workflow management tool , provides real - time monitoring and performance dashboards .\nk - portal ( a knowledge support system ) enables capture of process knowledge for continuous process improvement .\nwe provide a wide range of best - in - class solutions and effective services that are spread across the bps value chain .\ntoday , media companies face challenges on multiple fronts . subscribers are lapsing , driving away . . .\nenhancing and automating reporting systems to get a single reliable view of day - to - day operations . . .\nthe insurance industry is at an inflection point . the traditional double bubble of stringent . . .\nin the media industry , scalability and workforce productivity are essential . operational delays . . .\nthe \ufb01nance and accounting function is central to the successful operation of an organization . . . .\ntraditional media channels face heightened pressures related to operating budgets , traditional . . .\ninefficiencies in the sales management processes at media companies reduce the potential for . . .\na smart enterprise keeps on challenging the way it runs businesses with new ideas and delivers exceptional value to its stakeholders . it is reinforced by strong pillars of intelligence and empathy . a smart enterprise spends less and achieves more by imbibing an intelligent approach and leveraging the disruptive ecosystem . at the same time , it realizes that ultimately it is in the business of making life better for people . it goes beyond expected outcomes and delivers exceptional experiences to its internal and external stakeholders .\nfor a smart enterprise , business and it are two sides of the same coin . the traditional expectation from it is to consistently enable high performing businesses . it infrastructure services plays a critical role in delivering to this expectation . however a smart enterprise expects much more .\nwe take an application - centered approach while delivering infrastructure services . leveraging own ips , new age toolsets and using innovative processes , we bring in intelligent automation across the service delivery landscape and enable smart it operations .\nour clients expect much more than the traditional outsourcing or offshoring cost benefits . we act as orchestrators of best - fit it infrastructure solutions to provide cost benefits beyond the norm .\nwe provide a wide range of best - in - class solutions and effective services that are spread across the infrastructure management services value chain .\na leading destination carrier in the us were facing issues with the delayed time - to - market for . . .\nartificial intelligence ( ai ) enabled enterprises elevate human potential to do more with less . ai . . .\nthe dynamic services industry challenges companies to reduce downtime in order to thrive . the . . .\ndevops is an area of focus for everyone these days . devops is expected to be a solution to many . . .\nsoftware is a key driver of differentiation and business innovation . it\u2019s a gateway to new . . .\nthe client wanted to set up a separate it estate to support their it requirements . future . . .\nthe traditional approach to build infrastructure in terms of servers , network , and storage for . . .\nfocused on digital services , the company is helping businesses design agile , scalable and digital operating models .\nthe company\u2019s growth momentum and encouraging outlook is driven by its ability to win large deals , deliver on complex projects , and enter into strategic alliances or partnerships .\nwe are a value - led organization with a corporate governance philosophy that emphasizes consistent adherence to the highest standards of ethics , transparency , and accountability .\nthis web page is a part of our efforts to keep our shareholders informed about our operations , business performance , and financial results . we welcome any suggestion , feedback , or query that you may have , which can be directed to our investor relations team .\nwe help insurers modernize legacy systems , leverage digital legacy integration services , reengineer business processes to enhance business agility , improve operational efficiency , reduce costs , and improve margins , thus injecting new efficiencies into their systems , helping them monetize new channels , and preparing them for changing business imperatives .\nend - to - end testing ( functional , non - functional requirements , mobile , etc . )\nwe provide a wide range of best - in - class solutions and effective services that are spread across the insurance value chain .\ndeep debates in the software management circles surround the potential use cases of software . . .\ntoday\u2019s digitally - connected consumers often demand that insurers must become easier to . . .\nthe insurance industry has been following traditional ways of doing business and has been slow in . . .\nthe worldwide industry is embracing cognitive computing to embed native intelligence into digital . . .\nback in the eighties when i first entered the lloyd\u2019s insurance market , underwriting discipline . . .\ninsurance companies that find a partner , which analyzes , understands , and helps them to take . . .\nblockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize the way the insurance industry operates . . . .\nrecent technology trends have reshaped the financial services industry into a digital business . . .\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 .\n1 . nice policies for employees 2 . flexible timings for work 3 . no extra stretching for work 4 . work can be done easily , good culture good people\ngood for freshers , they can understand the features and processes of a cmm levell 5 company . it is a good name in the marked , therefore provides good point to your resume\nmost of the projects are support and maintainence . career of a person may be spoiled in this company as his primary skills may be compromised by the management .\nless projects . large number of people in pool . management is not good .\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 .\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 .\nseparate product from services , they require a different approach and the cost of product delays cost the company twice over .\neffectively a body - shop rather than an it services partner . very little effective internal communication . very asian - minded . out - dated offices and facilities . little independence from delhi hq in many matters .\nact more as a european company . hire more non - indian managers . communicate more effectively with staff .\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 consolidated sales of rs 788 . 80 crore , up 4 . 27 % from last quarter sales of rs 756 . 50 crore and up 5 . 92 % from last year same quarter sales of rs 744 . 69 crore company has reported net profit after tax of rs 97 . 30 crore in latest quarter .\nthe company\u2019s top management includes mr . amit sharma , mr . arvind thakur , mr . ashwani puri , mr . rajendra s pawar , mr . surendra singh , mr . vijay k thadani , ms . holly jane morris . company has price waterhouse as its auditors as on 31 - 03 - 2018 , the company has a total of 61 , 456 , 124 shares outstanding .\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\nfounded in 2007 , hyderabad - based incessant has offices in us , uk , australia and canada . the firm focuses on enabling its clients to automate and integrate back end systems with a digital front end . it currently has over 300 consultants and has more than 20 clients .\nfor the year ended march 31 , 2014 , the company generated revenues of $ 13 . 9 million and is estimated to have ended fy15 with top - line of $ 17 million .\nthis is the first such strategic m & a deal in almost three years . in september , 2012 , it had acquired us - based sabre holdings\u2019 philippines development centre .\nfor the quarter ended march 2015 , the firm had a consolidated revenues of rs 611 . 2 crore , up 3 . 9 per cent over the year - ago period . the firm reported net loss of rs 17 . 5 crore as against net profit of rs 61 . 9 crore in q4 fy14 .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 vccircle . com . property of mosaic media ventures pvt . ltd .\ntapasya corp heights , plot no . - 5 , noida , 201301 india , + 91 120 711 8400 urltoken\nwhen analyzing the information technology sector as a whole , according to mergr , in the last 3 years , there are 1122 information technology companies that have made at least 1 acquisition , 62 have acquired at least 5 companies , and 11 have acquired more than 10 companies . the most prolific strategic information technology acquirer over the past 3 years is accenture , with 34 acquisitions . the most prolific private equity acquirer in the information technology sector over the past 3 years is h . i . g . capital with 12 platform acquisitions .\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 .\nin 2009 , the company found itself , like many others , confronting a worldwide recession . it had also incurred huge hedging losses of around rs 60 crore . yet , its most difficult decision was something that confronts almost every software player in india today \u2014 namely , how to migrate from a linear model that involves growing revenue in direct proportion to headcount to something higher up on the value chain .\n\u201cmoreover , 2009 made us look at the indian market . in that space we signed a large deal with the border security force ( bsf ) for its \u201cintranet prahari\u201d project . the deal not only helped us get inroads into future government deals but also catapult us into the large deal league , \u201d says mehrotra .\nsales and marketing push besides deepening its vertical focus , the company also enhanced its focus on the sales and marketing team . the company hired seasoned marketing professional , deepak khosla , as the global head of sales and marketing last year , with the objective to sharpen its sales focus .\nkhosla , who has years of marketing experience with patni computers systems ( now igate patni ) , hcl and others , realised that mining existing clients is as important as acquiring new one . apart from various other initiatives , khosla focussed on customised marketing initiatives or account - based marketing for select clients . this paid off as business from the top 10 clients grew by 39 per cent within a year .\n\u201cwe will be actively pursuing large deals upwards of $ 25 million and have already put a team in place to identify such deals ; $ 25 million is our sweet spot as the number of $ 100 million deals has remained static post 2009 ,\nsays ceo thakur .\ngoing forward , the company has already identified key areas that will add specificity to its growth \u2014 mobility , analytics and cloud computing .\n\u201cwe have three clear horizons . the first , is the current revenue generators like application development and others the second , are the ones where we have made investments in 2009 and are now paying off and the third is the area where we are investing now , which includes cloud computing , analytics and mobility ,\nsaid thakur .\nnew : get seamless access to urltoken at a great price . no additional sign - up required .\nhe said the company had revenue of $ 10 million in last financial year and has ebidta [ earnings before interest , taxes , depreciation and amortisation ] of 10 % .\nthe company sharply focuses in two segments , travel and financial services . its 68 % revenue came from travel vertical . this is going to add to our expertise and at same time give us local presence in europe ,\nthakur said .\nhe said countries in the europe mainland were very unique in nature and local presence was required for good experience of customers .\nheadquartered in madrid , proyecta , with over 100 consultants that industry players in business intelligence , web and mobility applications .\nthere is no acquisitions data available for this investor . please select another tab .\nour vision is to be the \u2018first choice\u2019 of customers in its chosen verticals . we implement the philosophy of \u2018focus and differentiate\u2019 that enables us to compete on the strength of our specialization . our path breaking innovations and tailored made solutions help customers improve time - to market and realize quick return on investment ( roi ) from their it implementations .\nawards and accolades have been an important part of our organization\u2019s success story . the company has bagged several recognitions at the indian and global levels . these are related to the company ' s industry performance , its leadership in the area of outsourcing , its headway in specific industry verticals and its robust hr practices .\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 )"]}
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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 ."]}
{"id": 54110, "summary": [{"text": "suncoast credit union is a credit union headquartered in tampa , florida .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "suncoast is the largest credit union in florida .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "as of 2016 , suncoast had $ 8 billion in assets , approximately 690,000 members , and 62 branches . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "suncoast credit union", "paragraphs": ["kevin johnson is the new president and ceo of suncoast credit union in tampa . photo courtesy of suncoast credit union .\nshare secured credit cards ( contact the credit union for a credit card application . )\nthe credit union offers additional services to members . contact suncoast credit union to inquire about savings and loan services you need and to compare competitive credit union interest rates .\nsuncoast credit union offers the following financial services to credit union members . call suncoast cu at ( 800 ) 999 - 5887 for more information .\nview information on current and former suncoast credit union building locations . find leasing information , previous sales and currently active for sale and lease listings of properties where suncoast credit union is located . research suncoast credit union information , location photos and more .\ninterested in a little history ? in . . . - suncoast credit union | facebook\nlocation suncoast credit union pine ridge service center 3655 pine ridge rd . naples , fl 34109\ntampa - based suncoast credit union has appointed kevin johnson as its new president and ceo .\nthe once small , humble credit union is now recognized as florida\u2019s largest credit union and the seventh largest in the nation .\nfollows all credit union policies and procedures regarding teller transactions . processes a wide range of financial transactions for credit union members . . . .\nresponsible for overall operation of the suncoast credit union disputes department . follows service standards , policies and guidelines set forth by suncoast . . .\nsuncoast credit union is proud to partner with the tampa bay rays ! through our partnership , we sponsor meaningful programs that impact our community and align with the suncoast credit union foundation by supporting the education of children .\nactively cross - sells credit union products and services . initiates and underwrites consumer loans according to credit union lending policies and procedures . . . .\nevery time you swipe your debit card or credit card , suncoast donates two cents to the suncoast foundation .\nfollowing credit union policy , offers suggestions or recommendations to restore loan to a current status , minimize credit union losses , and increase net . . .\ncross - sells other credit union products and services , when applicable . general knowledge and understanding of all credit union computer systems and software . . .\nsuncoast credit union has been a past or current tenant within the buildings of the following commercial real estate properties .\nyour savings federally insured to at least $ 250 , 000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the united states government national credit union administration . equal housing opportunity . copyright 1999 \u2013 2018 suncoast credit union . privacy policy\ntampa , fla . ( may 25 , 2012 ) \u2013 the suncoast for kids foundation , funded by suncoast schools federal credit union , announces a new name , suncoast schools federal credit union foundation , and a new logo to reflect the mission and vision of the foundation .\nsuncoast approaches philanthropic efforts with one mission in mind \u2014 improve the lives of our members . through our team suncoast employee volunteer program and the suncoast credit union foundation charitable donations , we do just that .\n$ 913 is the difference between the amount paid in interest between suncoast credit union ' s rate at 2 . 75 %\n$ 574 is the difference between the amount paid in interest between suncoast credit union ' s rate at 8 . 90 %\n$ 918 is the difference between the amount paid in interest between suncoast credit union ' s rate at 4 . 00 %\nhome shopping this summer ? check with the credit union to discuss your mortgage options .\na better way to bank ? there ' s a credit union for that . \u2120\nsuncoast credit union has partnered with the foundation for lee county public schools to offer five $ 2 , 000 scholarships to high school graduates .\nthe suncoast credit union foundation was established to benefit sick children and their families and to support educational initiatives . since its inception in 1990 , the suncoast credit union foundation has raised and donated over $ 13 million dollars to help provide a better future for the children of our community .\nfederally insured by ncua . equal housing lender . \u00a92018 achieva credit union . all rights reserved .\n\u201cwe wanted our new name and logo to reflect the credit union that makes our initiatives possible , \u201d says mary tlachac , executive director of suncoast schools federal credit union foundation . \u201ceach time a member uses their suncoast schools federal credit union visa credit card or debit card , two cents is donated to the foundation to fund education and health - related initiatives to help children in our communities , keeping money in the local community where it is invested . \u201d\nattends educational events that will increase professional knowledge and be otherwise beneficial to the credit union . . . .\nlove the tampa bay rays ? show it ! get the official rays debit and credit cards , exclusively from suncoast credit union . earn rewards and enjoy perks at tropicana field on game day just for using your card .\naccess the credit union ' s online services 24 hours a day from your computer , tablet , or smartphone .\nthe suncoast schools federal credit union is also known for its stability . such stability is accredited to the fact that the whole organization is efficient . this credit union is efficient because its expense ratio is lower than half of those of banks and other financial institutions . this implies that the members can receive high dividends . this also implies that the credit union can afford to implement lower loan rates .\nsuncoast schools federal credit union , chartered in 1934 as hillsborough county teachers credit union , operates 50 full - service branches and serves over 500 , 000 members in the following florida counties : charlotte , citrus , collier , desoto , glades , hardee , hendry , hernando , hillsborough , lee , levy , manatee , pasco , pinellas and sumter . with assets of more than $ 5 . 0 billion , suncoast schools federal credit union is the largest credit union in the state of florida and the 14th largest in the united states . for more information visit : urltoken or urltoken\non behalf of the suncoast for kids foundation future scholarship recipients , we thank suncoast schools credit union for helping students in financial need achieve their higher education goals ,\nsaid tracey galloway , district director of development for edison college .\nall members of the suncoast schools federal credit union are involved in the education industry . all , if not most , of the members realize the importance of preparing the younger generation that will become the next leaders of the community and of the world . this is why the suncoast schools federal credit union has also established the suncoast 4 kids foundation . it is a non - profit foundation that promotes the well being of children . the suncoast 4 kids foundation , through the sponsorship of the credit union , accumulates funds to meet primary needs of the children , such as health care and education .\nsuncoast cu checking accounts , also referred to as share draft accounts , provide convenient access to your funds through debit cards , physical checks , and atms . contact the credit union at\n\u2014 subpoenas may be served at a branch location or via certified mail to suncoast credit union , attn . : rig001 , 6801 e . hillsborough ave . , tampa , fl 33610 .\nfederally insured by ncua . equal housing lender . \u00a92018 achieva credit union . all rights reserved . | security statement | privacy policy\ncredit unions are often started by individuals who wanted to make a positive economic impact on their lives . on the last day of january in 1934 , an event just like this happened in florida . the hillsborough county teachers credit union was established by enterprising teachers who lived in the hillsborough county . the membership of this credit union expanded until in 1953 , teachers from other counties , such as pasco , hernando , and citrus , were welcomed . six years later , membership extended to other school employees . since the credit union serves members from other counties , the name was changed . in 1975 , it became known as the suncoast schools federal credit union .\nmanages the budgeting and forecasting process for the credit union . attends educational events that will increase professional knowledge and be otherwise . . .\ncoordinates preparation of the credit union capital budget . attends educational events that will increase professional knowledge and be otherwise beneficial to . . .\nparticipates in overall strategic planning for credit union . attends educational events that will increase professional knowledge and be otherwise beneficial to . . .\nat suncoast , giving back to the community is part of our dna . through the suncoast credit union foundation , we provide support to local schools , children and families through scholarships , education initiatives , financial literacy and programs related to health and emotional well - being .\nthis loopnet suncoast credit union 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 .\nlive your best life with the financial services you need and advice you can trust ! when you choose suncoast credit union , we know that you have a vision for your fantastic future . together , we\u2019ll get you there .\nsince we\u2019re a credit union , we put you first . we offer serious savings and better deals across the board \u2013 on everything from auto loans to credit cards and mortgages . check out the savings in your area below .\njohnson ' s appointment to head the largest credit union in florida is effective oct . 1 . suncoast , with 60 branches in 21 counties , has more than 700 , 000 members and $ 7 . 5 billion in assets .\nstudents at any campus of edison college may apply for the annual scholarship award . college employees , students , and their families are eligible for credit union membership .\nsince 1992 , the foundation has donated $ 7 million to various children\u2019s charities , and has awarded approximately $ 750 , 000 in scholarships . the foundation is sponsored entirely by the credit union , allowing 100 percent of funds contributed to go directly to the organizations and initiatives that assist children in the communities the credit union serves .\nsuncoast region \u201367016122\u2013tampa , florida . agency for persons with disabilities . . . .\n\u00a9 2007\u20132018 credit karma , inc . credit karma\u00ae is a registered trademark of credit karma , inc . all rights reserved . product name , logo , brands , and other trademarks featured or referred to within credit karma are the property of their respective trademark holders . this site may be compensated through third party advertisers .\nwe are proud to support education , and this program will help us give exponentially in the communities that we serve ,\nsaid tom dorety , president and ceo of suncoast schools fcu .\nthe suncoast for schools rewards check card gives members an opportunity to support public schools simply by virtue of their relationship with the credit union .\nplease note : the national credit union administration ( ncua ) requires all credit unions insured by the national credit union share insurance fund ( ncusif ) to file quarterly ( 5300 ) data reports . the information above comes from those reports . the deposit and loan rates shown are not the current rates for the credit unions shown . some of these rates change on a daily basis and you must visit each credit unions website to get their current rates . the sole purpose of showing this data is to show the relative relationship of each credit unions rates versus the average rates of all credit unions at both the state and national levels at a specific point in time , quarter end . the data above is from quarter end 6 / 30 / 2017 .\n* apr = annual percentage rate . savings based on best performing suncoast products : new car - 72 mo , rewards credit card , and home equity - loc .\nthe edison college foundation , inc . has received a gift of $ 10 , 000 from suncoast schools federal credit union [ fcu ] , suncoast for kids foundation , to establish an endowed scholarship fund . the donation is eligible for a dollar - for - dollar state matching program , which will increase the initial endowment to $ 20 , 000 .\nfollowing in the steps of a 19 - year tradition , suncoast schools federal credit union has awarded $ 66 , 000 in scholarships to five students from the 435 applicants who reside within the 15 counties served by suncoast . since the first scholarship allocation in 1992 , suncoast has awarded more than $ 750 , 000 in assistance to need - and merit - based applicants through the suncoast for kids foundation initiative . the suncoast for kid\u2019s foundation has donated another $ 6 million to various other children\u2019s charities . the foundation is permitted to allocate 100 percent of its funds to projects due to their self - sponsorship status .\nthe suncoast credit union foundation has awarded the heights foundation a grant of $ 25 , 000 for school success programs at the heights center . the grant provides funding support to the center\u2019s after school and summer camp programs for at - risk kids in the harlem heights neighborhood .\nsuncoast members \u2014 if you have questions about your suncoast accounts including balance , payment history or account inquiries , please log in to sunnet online banking and send us a secure message .\nas a state - chartered community credit union , our membership is defined geographically . we welcome individuals who live , work , worship or attend school in the following florida counties to join :\nin 1990 , to further support the cause of preparing the next generation , the suncoast schools federal credit union also provides scholarships to deserving students . these scholarships are awarded to those who wanted to pursue higher education , have achieved certain levels of scholastic achievement , and demonstrated a financial need . with the partnership with the consortium of florida education foundations , this credit union\u2019s scholarship programs expanded to provide more grants to include the sponsorship of various school needs and activities . all these programs are being supported by each member of the credit union . and while the member supports the scholarship , the member also receives additional benefits . for example , any donation given to the foundation is considered tax - deductible .\npurpose since early 2017 and as part of suncoast ' s commitment to accessibility for persons with disabilities , suncoast has been working to modify and update all of its core web page material and mobile application material to include enhanced features for improved accessibility . suncoast is committed to making reasonable modifications to its web pages and mobile application as requested by our members or otherwise as planned within suncoast\u2019s website and mobile application remediation plan . so , while suncoast works to improve the accessibility of its online environment , please pardon our digital\ndust .\ni applied for a personal checking and savings account and was approved , then i wanted to start the process of getting my car loan and credit card trasffered over to suncoast from my other credit union i was approved the first day i went into the branch and was told to bring in more documents to complete the process and when i returned and subitted the necessary paperwork , i was then denied and i feel that the reason they denied me was not the real reason . i am working on my credit and it has gotten better than it was before . i will not be going back to get my car loan and credit card transffered .\nsuncoast credit union ' s free mobile banking application for android . bank 24 / 7 manage your accounts , view copies of cleared checks view transaction history , make quick transfers between suncoast accounts and find the closest branch or atm in our network . safe and secure suncoast uses ssl ( secure socket layer ) to communicate securely through all mobile service providers . locate with a single click , you can find the fee - free atms near you and locate the closest suncoast branch . our search map provides addresses and branch contact information . free all suncoast members may use our sunmobile application for no charge . your wireless provider\u2019s messaging and data rates may apply . answers consult our frequently asked questions for quick answers about sunmobile . coming soon look for many of the same features available via sunnet online banking .\njohnson has been with the suncoast since 1985 . he previously served as its executive vice president and chief information officer .\nadvertiser disclosure : the offers that appear on this site are from third party advertisers from which credit karma receives compensation . this compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site ( including , for example , the order in which they appear ) . it is this compensation that enables credit karma to provide you with services like free access to your credit scores and free monitoring of your credit and financial accounts at no charge . credit karma strives to provide a wide array of offers for our members , but our offers do not represent all financial services companies or products .\n\u201cstaying in school is the most effective way to ensure a successful future , \u201d said kathryn kelly , president and ceo of the heights foundation . \u201cthe heights foundation has developed school success programs to address the challenges that may result from poverty , limited english proficiency and limited educational involvement . the support of the suncoast credit union foundation helps us continue to support these vital programs . \u201d\ni ' ve been banking with them for years due to my mother originally having them . i can say that the branches are readily available in my area and that it ' s a very friendly feeling . their phone support is 3 / 5 . if it wasn ' t for suncoast i couldn ' t have gotten my first credit card ; surprisingly it was unsecured , while other banks denied me even a secured card . i owe suncoast my respect for giving an 18yo me a chance to start my credit .\n1 suncoast trust & investment services is a marketing name used by suncoast credit union . securities sold , advisory services offered through cuna brokerage services , inc . ( cbsi ) , member finra / sipc , a registered broker / dealer and investment advisor . trust services sold through members trust company , office of comptroller of currency . not ncua / ncusif / fdic insured , no financial institution guarantee , may lose value . not a deposit of any financial institution . cbsi is a registered broker / dealer in all fifty states of the united states of america .\nwe\u2019re glad you\u2019re considering joining the suncoast family \u2014 it\u2019s easy to become a member . we\u2019re passionate about giving back to the local community and of course , providing the best financial services to our members . join today to see for yourself all the benefits suncoast has to offer .\nthe gift was made possible through the suncoast for schools rewards check card , which provides five cents for public schools each time a member uses the card for a signature - based credit transaction rather than a pin . all money raised through this program is being donated for school programs and scholarships in the 15 florida counties served by the suncoast schools fcu , based on the number of signature transactions by members residing in the respective counties .\nestablished along florida\u2019s suncoast 80 years ago , achieva credit union provides good banking experiences to people from all walks of life . unlike a bank , we are not - for - profit , and are owned and operated by the members we serve . that means that we\u2019re accountable to you , not outside shareholders . with 23 branches and over 140 , 000 members , our field of membership is always growing . join today and see why banking is good with achieva .\nfor college expenses not covered by scholarships and federal loans , suncoast has partnered with sallie mae\u00ae to bring you loans with great repayment options and competitive rates .\nat suncoast we put our members first , that ' s why we offer such serious savings . if you want to start saving money , apply now !\nwhy pay fees each month or struggle to maintain a minimum balance when you can get a checking account that is free ? our smart checking account offers the convenience and security of a big bank along with savings that can only come from a credit union . get the best of both worlds and open an account today !\nour team is standing by to assist you . apply online or visit us at any of our suncoast service centers . we look forward to speaking with you .\nsunnet lets you access and manage your suncoast accounts , wherever you are , whenever it\u2019s convenient to you . it\u2019s free and easy , so you\u2019ll save time and money !\nas a community credit union \u2014 anyone who lives , works , attends school or worships in any of the 21 counties we serve in florida is eligible for membership \u2014 the first simple step to opening an account and start saving ! if you ' re not sure if you ' re eligible , we\u2019ve made it easy to check . just answer the questions below to join more than half a million members already enjoying the suncoast difference \u2014 you can open your account online or walk - in to one of our convenient branch locations .\ncontact if during suncoast ' s remediation you encounter a web page or element of our mobile application that is difficult to access , please contact us . for that purpose , suncoast has created a process for investigating and responding to your accessibility concerns and / or questions . if you would like to contact us , please do so from our contact us page .\nfor the florida market average over the life of a $ 25 , 000 home equity line of credit over 3 years . verified as of 7 / 8 / 2018 .\nas the presenting sponsor of the champions for learning golden apple teacher recognition program , suncoast foundation works with the collier county school district to honor teachers who make a significant difference in the classroom .\nif you ' re looking for low rates and decent service then suncoast is good . they do have a disclaimer that homoe loans will take over a month . my auto loan was fairly quick\nsuncoast joined forces with 16 local credit unions and pledged a $ 1 . 5 million dollar leadership gift over the next five years to the center for autism at all children\u2019s hospital . the center will provide services for children with autism and related disorders with the goal of helping each child reach his or her full potential and participate in school and community activities to the greatest extent possible .\nteaching financial literacy to youth and young adults is important to us . suncoast ' s youth outreach team is equipped with delivering and organizing financial literacy workshops and presentations to meet students\u2019 and organizations\u2019 unique needs .\nwe included this resource on our site because we think you\u2019ll find the information relevant to what you\u2019re looking for , but because it\u2019s not operated by suncoast , we can\u2019t be accountable for the content you find there . if you have any concerns about the site you\u2019re visiting , we encourage you to read and evaluate the privacy and security policies of the site , just in case it differs from suncoast ' s . ready to go ?\nwe strive to improve the quality of our members\u2019 lives in everything we do . our branches and atms are located where they\u2019re most convenient for you , which saves you time and money . some people think that credit unions aren\u2019t convenient because they don\u2019t have access to lots of atms , but that\u2019s not true . through our extensive suncoast atm network , the co - op network and access at all publix presto atms , suncoast members can use tens of thousands of atms , surcharge free . for more convenience , our interactive teller ( itm ) technology offers extended hours during mornings , evenings and saturdays at service centers with walk - up and drive thru itms .\nat suncoast , we make it a priority to provide seniors and caregivers the resources they need to stay safe . from our fraud prevention team to our senior advisory board , we are committed to helping seniors in any way we can .\ngoing green is good for the environment , good for the soul and good for your wallet ! from your car to your home or business , eco - friendly upgrades can save you money . and suncoast can help you finance your green lifestyle .\nst . petersburg \u0097 allegiant air\u0092s pilots are fed up with what they say is a\nsham\nscheduling system , and they\u0092re prepared to strike to get it fixed . the las vegas airline\u0092s pilots announced monday that just under 94 percent of its union members voted . . .\ni am honored to have the opportunity to lead our remarkable organization into the future ,\njohnson said in a news release .\nsuncoast ' s board of directors and employees have a long history of maximizing financial services to bring value to members .\nat suncoast , we know that every person is capable of making a positive difference . our organization prides itself on giving back to our local communities through philanthropic and educational efforts . we\u2019re also committed to being environmentally responsible members of the community through our green initiatives .\nat suncoast , we know that every person is capable of making a positive difference . our organization prides itself on giving back to our local communities through philanthropic and educational efforts . we ' re also committed to being environmentally responsible members of the community through our green initiatives .\nsince 2009 , suncoast foundation provides qualifying elementary school students a blessings backpack , a backpack filled with easy - to - prepare and ready - to - eat food for saturday and sunday . on monday , students return the blessings backpack feeling nourished and prepared to start a new week of learning .\nsuncoast ' s mobile app , sunmobile , lets you manage finances quickly , safely and securely from the convenience of your smartphone or tablet . easily deposit checks , pay bills , transfer funds , locate the nearest branches and atms , and view check images , all from the convenience of your mobile device .\nwho is your hero ? we asked suncoast team members to share photos of service member heroes , and we love what they submitted ! with our salute to service program , community heroes can receive two free tickets to a tampa bay rays home game . for more information , click the link below . urltoken\nwith sunnet online banking , it\u2019s safe and easy to manage your finances . you can access all of your accounts in one place , including your checking , savings , money market or loan accounts , credit card and mortgage . you can also view your scorecard \u00ae rewards points or cash back balance !\nor the sunmobile app to set a travel notification for your cards or to send us a secure message . you may also call 888 - 277 - 6279 inside or outside the u . s . for debit cards and 800 - 369 - 4887 ( inside the u . s . ) or 727 - 556 - 9000 ( outside the u . s . ) for credit cards to release any security blocks .\nor the sunmobile app on your device and follow the prompts to apply for a mortgage , loan or credit card . you may also check the status of your loan application by logging onto sunnet online banking or the sunmobile app or by calling our member care center 800 - 999 - 5887 ext . 88500 , monday - friday 7 : 00 a . m . to 8 : 00 p . m . and saturday 8 : 00 a . m . to 1 : 00 p . m .\nthe annual scholarships provide much - needed funding for students who are evaluated by their ability to overcome obstacles and ability to succeed . the fund provides a four - year , $ 10 , 000 - scholarship to a high school senior , who is attending a four - year university and a single $ 10 , 000 - scholarship to another . a two - year $ 6 , 000 - award was issued to a student entering a two - year university , and the fifth award is $ 4 , 000 - assistance to a trade or vocational student . selection is based upon financial need , scholastic achievement and extra - curricular activities . judging is conducted by members of the suncoast for kids foundation advisory board .\ninterested in a pre - owned vehicle at a great price and a stress - free buying experience ? our partners at cu autobranch have over 200 vehicles available at their location in tampa at 6809 east hillsborough avenue . we make it easy to purchase and finance a vehicle .\nto apply for a loan , log in to your sunnet online banking account and select\nloan center\nor visit us at your nearest service center .\nfor the florida market average over the life of a $ 25 , 000 auto loan over 72 months . verified as of 7 / 8 / 2018 .\nfor the florida market average based upon a $ 5 , 000 average daily balance over 36 months . verified as of 7 / 8 / 2018 .\nthis webinar is part of our knowledge to plan webinars , which are designed to provide you with a better understanding of issues that impact your financial well\u2010being and security . we believe enhanced knowledge and understanding leads to better financial decisions and helps you avoid costly mistakes . presented by experienced professionals including attorneys and investment charterholders of the prestigious cfa designation , each webinar allows you to raise questions and request a personal follow\u2010up appointment or follow - up call from one of our experienced trust and investment officers .\nbecause women have longer life expectancies than their male counterparts , investing for retirement may differ for women . for married couples these strategies should be coordinated and often are not .\ndue to their longer life expectancies , women more often than not act as caregivers for their spouse . who will take care of a female caregiver after her male counterpart has passed ? what should be done to protect a female caregiver\u2019s rights to superior healthcare ?\nwe invite you and a guest to join us for an evening as drew paul and guest speaker ray barnabei present this special presentation on drop investing for women .\nlearn the benefits of a trusteed ira along with four issues every ira account should address : estate planning for your ira , stretching our tax deferral period , roth conversion option and prudent investment management .\nthis webinar is part of our knowledge to plan webinars , which are designed to provide you with a better understanding of issues that impact your financial well\u2010being and security . we believe enhanced knowledge and understanding leads to better financial decisions and helps you avoid costly mistakes . presented by experienced professionals including attorneys and investment charter - 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{"id": 54116, "summary": [{"text": "muela ( full name manufacturas muela ) is a spanish knife manufacturer based in ciudad real with an annual output of about 350 000 pieces a year .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "the products include hunting , combat , luxury , outdoor and folding knives and knife accessories . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "muela ( knife manufacturer )", "paragraphs": ["the best survival knife ? muela 5161 knife review . ( hd ) - youtube\nmuela knives is a prominent knife manufacturer , widely known for designing custom - based knives . based in ciudad real , the knifing brand is approached for knives and accessories for various purposes such as hunting luxury , combat and outdoor . founded by elation muela , muela has been the top spanish knife manufacturer since 1952 .\nhere i review the muela 5161 military ( probably ) issue knife . muela is a spanish knife manufacturer , not that known apparently , but a company that i personally feel is quite good at manufacturing quality knives . have a look and do feel free to share your views . enjoy ! : - )\nyou will find great prices and a wide selection of muela knives when you visit our online catalog of muela knives .\nmuela knives are custom spanish hunting knives that have been made by the muela family for generations , and utilize tough moly - vanadium stainless steel . each muela hunting knife is handsome as well as functional with handle materials that include red stag antler , exotic stabilized hardwoods and pakawood\u2122 . all muela knives are built to last and carry a one - year full replacement guarantee .\ncompanies were started by eladio muela le\u00f3n in the mid 1950s , encouraged by the great success of his handcrafted 38 - pieces folding knife with the german engineers of the empetrol refinery , where eladio was working at the time .\nhome \u00b7 manufacturas muela \u00b7 strengths \u00b7 products \u00b7 news \u00b7 currently \u00b7 in the world \u00b7 contact \u00a9 2017 manufacturas muela . all rights reserved . legal advice\ny los reyes magos\nmuela\nllegaron a la casa de mario . . .\nnumerous muela knives and muela pocket knives count on the attractive complement of the spear of red deer in their handles , material that also is selected , prepared and fit in its own manufacture .\nany 12 survivors gear 5 . 11 tactical knives abkt tac accusharp sharpeners acme actilam cutlery adventure medical kits aitor knives aku strike al mar knives alabama damascus steel albainox all weather whistles american hunter knives american knife company american tactical american tomahawk anglesey knives antonini sos knives anza knives aquamira aquatabs ardennes - 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ground and hand - finished . they are very careful to use only the highest quality hand selected stag for their handles . the steel is specially tempered and attains a razor sharp edge longer than most spanish made knives . each knife comes with a custom leather sheath , certificate of guarantee and gift box . please check out our growing selection of muela knives .\nmuela knives and muela pocket knives are proud to conserve in the elaboration of many of their knives a high component craftsman , resorting to the ancestral one it files and the good one for making of the expert hands to obtain to great quality models .\nmuela knives is dedicated to make bowie knives , hunting knives , survival knives scuba diving knives , big knives , mount knives , luxe knives , . . .\none is located in ciudad real ( spain ) with a experience in the sector of but of 50 years and its present production of muela knives number in 350 , 000 pieces to the year .\n. . . because ever since muela was born , our products : luxury , handcrafted , sporting , tactical knives and folding knives for hunting , were exported outside spain , as well as selling in all parts of our country .\nthe ideal construction of muela knives is composed of stainless steel alloys with vanadium , chromium and molybdenum , in preset proportions . some of the luxury knives are equipped with damascus steel for superior finish and impressive functional life . because of such reasons , the annual production output is nearly 350 , 000 pieces in the current scenario .\nonce chosen the metal taps for the different models , generally , maraging steel of high quality alloyed to the vanadium chromium molybdenum , the necessary processes for the obtaining of each piece take i finish in own manufacture .\nfrom the cut of plates , the mechanized ones anticipated in each leaf , rectified and heat treatments or superficial are executed in modern machines , many attended by informatic technology and controlled by special technical personnel .\nthe factory counts on a department of guarnicioner\u00eda , where they are designed , they cut , they sew and they finish off the skins that become the covers that accompany the different models .\nin the luxe knives , produced in limited and numbered series , noble metal trimmings are included , being pieces executed by the best goldsmiths . in them handles or handle elaborated with selected spear of exotic red deer mount or wood , more difficult to work than the habitual ones , but whose affluent result compensates the effort and greater cost\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nthese same engineers ordered knives from him to take back to their country and this , together with his business spirit , were the stimulus he needed to set up his first handcrafted folding knives and knives factory , employing seven people .\nthe profit obtained was invested in machinery to make the factory more productive , so that in a short time it was enlarged and located in argamasilla de calatrava , in ciudad real .\nknives , in argamasilla de calatrava , occupy an area of more than 5 , 000 m2 and they are equipped with the most modern manufacturing and machining systems , producing more than 350 , 000 units per year , of which 70 % are exported to more than 50 countries in the five continents .\nis currently one of the reference firms in handcrafted knives for hunting , both in spain and the rest of the world , and its knives and penknives are highly appreciated for their top quality .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhtml public ' - 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{"id": 54120, "summary": [{"text": "gallaher group is a united kingdom-based multinational tobacco company .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it was traded on the london stock exchange and was a constituent of the ftse 100 index , prior to its april 2007 acquisition by japan tobacco . 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( 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 - 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.\neconomically active and in high gear are where ' changing your stars ' takes place .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nthe move would allow japan tobacco , the world ' s third - largest cigarette company , to expand outside of japan , which has seen a decline in smoking .\nthe takeover would also take japan tobacco into a western european market where it now has little presence . an integration plan is being set up and should be completed in august , japan tobacco said .\njapan tobacco acquired the shares at 1 , 140 pence each , for a total of \u00a37 . 5 billion , or $ 15 billion , and assumed an additional debt of about \u00a32 billion under the deal , the company 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 .\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 - bottomed buddies from san rafael high school in california , who called themselves \u201cthe waldos . \u201d a friend\u2019s brother was afraid of getting busted for a patch of cannabis he was growing in the woods at point reyes , so he drew a map and gave the teens permission to harvest the crop , the story goes .\ntammerlin drummond is a reporter covering east bay culture and a former columnist and editorial writer for the bay area news group . drummond was a 2014 nieman fellow . she won a sigma delta chi award for a series on oakland\u2019s child prostitution epidemic and was a finalist for a california newspaper publisher\u2019s award for an editorial investigation of elder financial abuse . she is a former miami bureau chief for time and a staff writer for the los angeles times . she is a proud oakland resident .\ncooperating associations are non - profit charitable 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) organizations dedicated to enhancing the educational and interpretive programs in california state parks . collectively , the network consists of 89 associations and serves most of the 280 state parks . these associations , with more than 34 , 000 members and donors , provide critical funding for educational and interpretive needs that are impossible for state parks to meet . associations contribute more than 17 million dollars annually to fund critical staff positions , exhibits , visitor center developments , junior ranger and nature walk programs , living history demonstrations , special events and many other exciting projects .\nwe pride ourselves on sharing engaging stories that inform , inspire , and connect with readers across a diverse collection of trusted local media brands .\ndriving innovation in content delivery and journalism consumed by over 60 million each month .\ndigital first media is a leader in local , multi - 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", "topic": 39}], "title": "roschier", "paragraphs": ["roschier was thrilled to welcome many old and new friends to our new premises for yesterday ' s roschier reflections seminar on . . .\n\u00e5ke roschier - holmberg is one of the best known and most respected finnish attorneys of all time . he established roschier in 1936 .\nroschier ' s experts share news , articles and other added - value content through the roschier reflections content portal at urltoken read more and sign up here .\nthe latest legal 500 edition confirms roschier ' s market - leading . . .\nroschier global lead ip and technology counsel to nokia in the sale . . .\nroschier holmberg , the lex mundi member for finland , has joined forces with three other baltic law firms to form roschier raidla . roschier holmberg along with raidla & partners of estonia , lejins torjans & vonsovics of latvia , and norcous & partners of lithuania will operate as roschier raidla from may 1 , when the three baltic states join the european union .\nroschier represents amf fastigheter in the divestment of stockholm g\u00e5ngaren 11 with an underlying property value of sek 1 . 8 billion\naverage roschier life expectancy in 1964 was 69 years . this was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71 .\nroschier continues its cooperation with raidla lejins & norcus providing \u201cone - stop shop\u201d access to all three baltic jurisdictions on a \u201cpreferred firms\u201d basis .\nit is with great pleasure that i welcome you to roschier\u2019s career website , where you will find information on the various career opportunities we offer .\nroschier is a law firm with a true nordic , one firm and cross - border approach . our offices are located in helsinki and stockholm .\nroschier has advised amf fastigheter on its divestment of the site leasehold to the property stockholm g\u00e5ngaren 11 to allianz real estate , acting for allianz . . .\nroschier advised magnolia bostad ab in connection with its list change from first north premier to nasdaq stockholm ' s main market . magnolia bostad ab . . .\nroschier has advised vmp plc on its initial public offering and listing of shares on the first north finland market place maintained by nasdaq helsinki ltd . . . .\ninductive single - electron transistor mika a . sillanp\u00e4\u00e4 , leif roschier , and pertti j . hakonen phys . rev . lett . 93 , 066805 ( 2004 )\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your roschier ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\nroschier was founded in 1936 . since then the world has seen a lot of changes , and so has the firm . today , roschier is no longer a domestic operation , but an international one with a leading presence also in sweden . despite the firm\u2019s vast expansion and growth during the past few decades , its core values remain the same and are as strong as ever .\nkrogerus advised lehto group on the tax aspects of its ipo . the \u2018 very accurate and proactive \u2019 antti lehtimaja leads the practice , supported by jouni weckstr\u00f6m , who joined as counsel from roschier .\nfrom the start , the law firm that roschier - holmberg created benefited from a strong set of values . foremost among these was an absolute commitment to professional ethics and to the wider role of the lawyer in society . also important from the start were \u201cthe roschier thumbprint\u201d \u2013 a relentless focus on the highest qualities of product and of client service \u2013 and a commitment to teamwork and respect for one\u2019s colleagues .\nroschier\u2019s employment & benefits practice is recognized for its \u201ddual capacity , \u201d meaning its ability to provide first - class stand - alone legal advice on the entire range of specific employment law matters and to work as an integrated part of roschier\u2019s transaction team . while labor law issues may sometimes be seen as an obstacle , we recognize their importance in view of the most valuable asset in many companies \u2013 the employees .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your roschier ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\nour office support program represents an outstanding opportunity to discover the world of business from a legal perspective . it is also an excellent way for you to get to know roschier and for us to get to know you .\nfirm values in a changing world . today , roschier is one of northern europe\u2019s most successful law firms . when it was founded 75 years ago , however , no one could have foreseen how successful it would become .\nthe modern roschier is one of the world\u2019s elite law firms . its technology , training and knowledge management systems are state - of - the - art . its reputation for the highest quality of product and client service is second to none .\nroschier\u2019s lawyers are very familiar with the employment law issues that usually come up in transactions and , based on their vast experience , are well positioned to provide the right advice and to suggest the best practical solutions at the right time in the transaction process .\nunlike most law firms at the time , roschier had an international focus from the start . in the 1940s , roschier - holmberg was appointed legal advisor to the british embassy in finland . he also had a keen interest in the role of attorneys in society , and is said to be the person who put the finnish bar association \u201con the map . \u201d he was president of the finnish bar between 1968 and 1972 , and in 1977 was granted the honorary title of chief judge by the president of finland .\nfrom the early days , one thing above all differentiated roschier from other firms : the uncompromising ambition to deliver top - quality legal advice in the international arena . this ambition has remained throughout the years and has led to the remarkable success , growth and expansion of the firm .\nroschier\u00b4s employment & benefits practice comprises a cross - border team of lawyers in finland and in sweden . we work closely with other leading law firms across europe and in north america , and are thus able to provide and coordinate employment law advice also in jurisdictions other than sweden and finland .\nan unusually short lifespan might indicate that your roschier 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 addition to providing support in transactions , the lawyers in roschier\u00b4s employment & benefits practice advise on a wide variety of stand - alone employment matters . we also work closely with the firm\u2019s tax practice , for example , in incentive - related questions or when assessing the alternatives of establishing a new business and hiring employees .\n, the founding partner , was a young lawyer working at the law offices of a fellow lawyer . when the other lawyer accepted a job at the city court of helsinki , roschier - holmberg took over his book of business , adding to it in october 1936 the business of pioneering female lawyer and campaigner for women\u2019s rights\nroschier holmber attorneys , ltd . , the lex mundi member for finland , announced that sakari alto will move from the firm ' s office in tampere to helsinki . the firm is also pleased to announce that arto lindfors has been appointed as head of the tampere office , and toni siimes was appointed attorney to the helsinki office .\nwe are continuously involved in the region\u2019s most demanding assignments and consistently ranked among the top firms in finland and sweden . with some 260 lawyers / practitioners in finland and sweden , and a vast network of established relationships with leading law firms , roschier is internationally recognized as a top - tier firm in all its core practi . . .\nroschier handled the tax aspects of konecranes\u2019s purchase of us - based terex corporation\u2019s material handling & port solutions business , which replaced a proposed all - stock merger . the well - regarded mika ohtonen heads the team . anita isomaa - myllym\u00e4ki joined as counsel from a position at the university of tampere , while counsel jouni weckstr\u00f6m left for krogerus .\nroschier\u2019s brand protection practice was created through the acquisition of benjon oy , a leading provider of brand protection services . the practitioners on the team , consisting of lawyers and other experts , have vast experience in giving clients strategic advice for brand protection . the team\u2019s experts lecture on a regular basis at various ip seminars and take an active part in legislative processes .\nthe 1990s and 2000s saw roschier professionalizing further , and in 2005 , it took the important step of setting up an office in stockholm , sweden . today , the firm\u2019s swedish operation has established itself as a market leader , with more than 80 lawyers and a track record for steadily winning market share and recruiting some of the strongest profiles in the market .\nworking as office support you have an opportunity , as a law student , to get some perspective and gain an understanding of the lawyer\u2019s world . you will see how daily assignments are managed and get a view of the working methods of a large law firm . from day one , you will also get to take part in internal training sessions within the roschier university .\nthe lawyers of the practice work in close cooperation with their colleagues in the intellectual property , m & a , and other teams in order to maximize the clients ' benefit of their ip as a valuable intangible asset . with a reliable and cost - efficient international network of trustworthy local agents roschier offers seamless global brand protection services , and it ensures the best possible result in every situation .\n\u201cwe are fortunate in having evolved a unique culture that emphasizes client orientation , professionalism , pioneering spirit , teamwork , ethics and social responsibility . it\u2019s sometimes said that \u2018culture eats strategy for breakfast . \u2019 we hope that\u2019s true \u2013 because in an unpredictable world , where no organization is \u2018future proof , \u2019 getting the basics right offers the best chance of remaining at the cutting edge of european law for another 79 years , \u201d says fredrik rydin , managing partner of roschier .\nwith 40 lawyers and ip specialists operating from offices in finland and sweden , roschier is a nordic branding powerhouse which sources unhesitatingly label a \u201cmarket leader\u201d . the depth of its bench means that it can handle any trademark - related task you can throw at it ; no matter the question , it serves up creative , commercially attuned solutions . all of the practitioners here are of the highest quality , which is readily apparent from the timbre of the feedback they receive . ip head\ncompact but mighty business law ensemble backstr\u00f6m & co maintains a strong focus on intellectual property and continues to build on its reputation for excellence in the contentious sphere in particular . the man in charge is\n, whose decades of experience stand him in good stead when the thorniest of issues arise . second to none in litigation , arbitration and licensing , he commands respect as one of the market\u2019s true luminaries .\nbird & bird\u2019s finnish squad has all the local ip protection and enforcement expertise you could ever need , but has the additional advantage of a hefty international support package . the team is celebrated for its out - of - the - box thinking and willingness to go the extra mile to execute commercial solutions to brand owners\u2019 trickiest problems . embodying this approach is head of intellectual property\n. armed with a george washington university llm , mikkola has a wealth of experience acting for us companies ; monster energy , for example , recently engaged her on a raft of administrative trademark disputes . she provides a superb service at every stage of the brand lifecycle , and has a particularly deft touch when it comes to ip commercialisation .\nwith its large ip unit , impressive cross - border capabilities and a - to - z trademark practice , borenius stands tall in the finnish and international branding realm . global household names are quick to take advantage of all that is on offer here ; pernod ricard , for example , instructs the group on trademark , domain name , marketing , contractual , regulatory and anti - counterfeiting matters . continuous growth of the prosecution practice is an important ongoing storyline for the team , which manages global portfolios for the likes of top domestic entities karl fazer and kesko with panache . managing much of this work is the \u201csmart and helpful\u201d\n, whose knack for extracting the full potential from a brand has won him countless fans . there has been plenty of action on the contentious front , too ; consummate litigator\nhas successfully represented orifarm in a trademark dispute over the packaging of pharmaceutical products and secured a favourable settlement for client original buff in its spat with a finnish clothing retailer . meanwhile , anti - counterfeiting maven\nhas been representing thane international in an important criminal case concerning the marketing and resale of counterfeit electrical appliances . \u201c\u00e5sa is always at the top of her game and is technically very skilled . she maps out strategies clearly and is fast and precise in her work and communication . \u201d the dexterous all - rounder\u2019s practice is by no means limited to the fight against fakes ; she recently advised valio in an ip - rich sale transaction .\none top - flight international brand owner places castr\u00e9n & snellman \u201ccertainly within the top five among the 30 or so firms i work with across europe\u201d . \u201cits team is approachable and quick to respond , offers an excellent service and strikes just the right balance in terms of price and quality . \u201d having recruited fresh talent and attracted new clients into the fold , the ip group has experienced a fruitful year on both the contentious and non - contentious fronts . the prosecution team has been thriving of late , taking care of finnish trademark work for a leading global consumer electronics manufacturer and a top oil company , among many others ; as a result , the firm makes its first appearance on the\nprosecution table for finland this year . over on the contentious side , the brilliant\nhas successfully represented bmw in a case involving the infringement of the automaker\u2019s community designs for wheel rims ; he has also spearheaded sweeping enforcement work for crocs . \u201csakari has a brilliant understanding of his clients\u2019 businesses and products , and knows how best to direct his enforcement efforts . his trademark subject - matter knowledge is deep , but he always gets straight to the point with practical advice . \u201d\n, who receives effusive praise from brand owners , foreign associates and domestic peers . \u201che is very easy to work with and has impressive problem - solving abilities . he stands out because he is business minded to the last and gives brilliant , clear advice in a way that is pragmatic and cost efficient . \u201d although adept across the gamut of branding issues , he is especially renowned for his enforcement work ; he serves as president of the finnish anti - counterfeiting group . \u201cthe entire team does a great job\u201d , and others worthy of special mention include\n. dannberg is a farsighted ip commercialisation specialist , but also frequently serves as general counsel for companies with limited or no in - house legal resources . kinnunen dispenses sage , wide - ranging advice that spans the numerous ancillary issues affecting trademarks , providing penetrating insight on marketing , consumer and regulatory law .\nalthough it recently took a hit when kukka tommila and hanna - maija elo left to start a new firm , eversheds grew substantially as a result of a merger with ipr partners and remains a key player on the finnish ip scene . the firm also recruited former krogerus ip head\nin september 2017 \u2013 a move which significantly bolsters its ip protection , strategy , litigation and domain name practices . together with its subsidiary heinonen & co \u2013 which administers some 22 , 000 registrations in total \u2013 the firm provides a comprehensive trademark protection and enforcement service locally ; the ensemble\u2019s international reach is also virtually second to none among finnish law firms . helming the operation is contentious virtuoso\n, an erudite professional with trademark and marketing law textbooks to his name . he recently scored a win for julius s\u00e4mann in an interesting trademark infringement case in which a comedy group used similar marks to julius s\u00e4mann\u2019s wunder - baum for parody purposes . together with his heinonen colleagues , he is also acting for procter & gamble to protect and defend many of its famous marks .\nhelms the trademark practice with utmost proficiency , as brand owners are more than happy to attest : \u201cas a result of her in - house experience , she has developed a practical and business - oriented way of doing things . \u201d\na breath of fresh air in the finnish market , properta came on to the scene in january 2017 . it was established by ip doyennes\n, who has accumulated immense branding wisdom over the course of a career spanning more than 40 years . the new platform allows all three practitioners to move nimbly and render an exceptionally personalised service .\n, for example , is lauded as \u201cthe best available in finland\u201d : \u201che is very attentive to clients and quick to respond , and his advice is great value for money \u2013 he is not the kind of lawyer who will produce a 10 - page memo ( or have an associate do so ) , when he can give the best advice in a two - line email . \u201d captain of the marketing and consumer law practice ,\nis dubbed \u201ca top trademark litigator\u201d by foreign associates . he helps a long list of marquee names \u2013 including nokia , lego juris , eli lilly , michael kors and caterpillar \u2013 to face their counterfeiting woes head - on and beat them . one client relates : \u201cwe chose mikael because we didn\u2019t get practical advice from our previous counsel \u2013 mikael is commercial and to the point with his guidance . he is also someone who is willing to be challenged , which we like . \u201d steering the brand protection practice with precision is\n, a \u201chighly skilled expert of the utmost professionalism\u201d . demonstrating his transactional nous , he is acting as counsel for nokia in connection with its exclusive brand deal with hmd global , which marks the venerated finnish enterprise\u2019s return to the mobile device arena . with him on this one is the pragmatic\n, whose main responsibility is managing global ip portfolios for finnish listed companies . \u201cshe understands very complex business needs and challenges , and can always resolve trademark issues with exceptional out - of - the - box thinking . she is reliable , flexible and always available . \u201d\nrespected business law firm waselius & wist is highly versatile within the ip space and can obtain , enforce and monetise rights with striking proficiency . however , it is best known for its strategic advisory work and astute handling of heavy - duty trademark infringement cases ; the team successfully represented hardware group finland in a rare branding dispute before the supreme court recently , in which the market court\u2019s previous dismissal of infringement claims brought by abloy was upheld . taking the lead on this was\n, who is celebrated for his \u201cclever argumentation and presentation in court\u201d . the hands - on partner cultivates close relationships with clients , whose business needs he understands acutely ; his previous stint as senior ip counsel at nokia certainly helps him in this regard . he draws on a deep well of trademark , marketing law and trade secrets expertise to counsel clients holistically .\nberggren\u2019s trademark prosecution practice has flourished for over 80 years , and the firm continues to account for a large share of the finnish market\u2019s filings . much more than just a filing shop , however , it works hand in hand with clients to extract maximum commercial value from their rights . with nine offices across the country , the group is never far away , which brings comfort to brand owners . trademark service manager\ndiligently caters to the portfolio needs of big - name multinationals , and gives branding agencies and start - ups the pragmatic solutions they are looking for . when trouble brews , the versatile lawyer also has the dispute resolution chops to defend her patrons\u2019 interests to the hilt . design rights ace\nknows how to nip infringements in the bud , and has a knack for finding commercially expedient solutions to any kind of branding conundrum .\n\u201cthe practitioners at boco ip are incredibly professional and produce consistently high - quality , error - free work . the team understands clients\u2019 business concerns well , and aligns its service with their needs in respect of costs . \u201d according to one domestic client , it is \u201cclearly the best ip agency in finland\u201d . leading the charge is\n, a masterful strategist who is well attuned to the risk tolerance of those he represents . his practice is a broad church , encompassing search and clearance , prosecution , ip contracts and trademark infringement and opposition proceedings .\nthis year on a wave of enthusiastic client endorsements : \u201celina is incredibly efficient and reliable , and does everything in her power to support your business . \u201d \u201cshe communicates clearly and focuses on all the right things , and is able to adapt her way of working to suit your requirements . \u201d she boasts encyclopaedic knowledge of the trademark laws in multiple jurisdictions , and takes responsibility for boco ip\u2019s international activities .\n, who masterminds incisive strategies to carry the day in market court and district court proceedings . the man in charge of asian affairs is client favourite\n. \u201cjani has rich experience and outstanding communication skills , and provides a more prompt and practical service than attorneys at other firms . he solves problems quickly and efficiently and follows fee schedules strictly . he seems to work seven days a week . \u201d in addition , he spearheads \u201cthe most experienced anti - counterfeiting team in finland\u201d . although also fierce in the fight against fakes ,\nis best known as the senior brands expert within the ip management and strategic consulting arm of the practice .\npapula - nevinpat\u2019s calling card is its ability to seamlessly protect intellectual property across eurasia ; it has more than 150 specialists ready to deploy in russia , ukraine , kazakhstan , belarus and uzbekistan , as well as in four bureaux across finland , where it was established over 40 years ago . although primarily of relevance in a patent context , the firm also has a branch in munich . personifying the breadth of the organisation\u2019s trademark services , key contact\ntackles registration , commercialisation , anti - counterfeiting , administrative disputes and litigation work \u2013 and does it all with alacrity .\nwe use cookies . if you continue to browse urltoken , we will assume you are happy to receive all of our cookies . for further information please read our cookie policy and our terms and conditions .\nwe would like to ensure that you are still receiving content that you find useful \u2013 please confirm that you would like to continue to receive wtr weekly .\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 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nthe team at borenius is \u2018 one of the best law firms in finland \u2019 for tax matters . highlights included advising on the tax structuring of vitruvian partners\u2019 acquisition of a majority stake in accountor holding . janne juusela is \u2018 one of leading experts in the field \u2019 .\nhannes snellman \u2019s well - regarded team advised softbank group on the tax issues pertaining to its acquisition of a 72 % stake in supercell for \u20ac10 . 2bn . ossi haapaniemi leads the practice , which is supported by heikki vesikansa . petri saukko joined as specialist partner from kpmg finland .\nkpmg finland represented supercell in a case concerning the taxation of in - app purchases . the practice also handles litigation and indirect tax matters . timo torkkel heads the team .\nbird & bird \u2018 works hard to make things possible \u2019 . it advised eniram on the tax aspects of its sale of shares to w\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 . eniram and danske bank are also clients . sami tuominen is highly regarded .\ncastr\u00e9n & snellman advised gasum and skangas on their joint acquisition of norwegian power plant risavika lng from lyse group for \u20ac107m . sari laaksonen and senior counsel leena romppainen are recommended .\ndittmar & indrenius continued to assist alcatel with its \u20ac13 . 5bn acquisition by nokia . kai holkeri leads the practice .\nwaselius & wist assisted sagax with the tax issues concerning the structuring of its acquisition of a commercial real estate portfolio valued at sek 850m . niklas thibblin is \u2018 extremely thorough in all of his work \u2019 . jouni kautto was appointed specialist partner in january 2017 .\ngiving the in - 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( tech . ) \u2022 group executive team member since 2016 \u2022 employed by the group since 2007 \u2022 main work history : \u2022 empower group , various management positions in production and development 2007\u20132016 \u2022 stora enso , various positions in maintenance 2000\u20132007\n\u2022 born 1965 , finnish citizen , m . sc . ( pol . ) , emba \u2022 group executive team member since 2012 \u2022 employed by the group since 2012 \u2022 main work history : finnair catering , hr director 2006\u20132012 \u2022 finnair , development director 2003\u20132006 \u2022 finnair , quality manager 1997\u20132003\n\u2022 born 1960 , finnish citizen , m . sc . 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{"id": 54138, "summary": [{"text": "hackett limited is a multi-channel british menswear retailer , specialising in formal men \u2019s shirts as well as other clothing .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "it was founded in 1979 in london by jeremy hackett . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "hackett london", "paragraphs": ["jeremy hackett is the founder and chairman of hackett london designer mesnwear clothing company . this is his selection of youtube style videos .\nget the latest edition of the times of london online , on tablet or smartphone .\nlondon \u2014 a witty british take on spiffy elegance \u2014 complete with bowler hat and rolled umbrella \u2014 is the essence of hackett .\nto match the stewards badge this sunday , celebrate with a glass of whisky , and meander over to the hackett london pop up store on site .\nas the man responsible for hackett london - a brand that was founded in 1979 and which remains a fixture on the london collections : men ( lc : m ) schedule today - jeremy hackett knows the formula for ensuring fashion longevity . his answer ? respecting brand heritage in your attempt to attract new customers .\nthe irony of this threat soon became apparent . hackett was already working in a men\u2019s store in his home town and decided that was indeed what he wanted to do . he moved to london and secured a job in legendary menswear retailer village gate on the king\u2019s road in chelsea , west london .\nyet that dream world of rus - in - urbis , or country meets city , is there on the stand at pitti or in the townhouse store on sloane street \u2014 mr . hackett\u2019s favorite of the nine london stores , because he can walk there with his two dogs from his home in south london .\ni watched the england quarter - final at my home in southwest london . i was on my own because my . . .\nthe next instalment of our new city story , hackett london proudly presents our newest premium range of macs and umbrellas made in england , launched in collaboration with our partners , fox umbrellas . . .\nhackett , the purveyor of stylish men\u2019s clothes designed not to frighten the horses , upset a boss or alarm a bank manager , was founded in 1983 by jeremy hackett and ashley lloyd - jennings , whose day jobs were as salesmen in savile row , london\u2019s tailoring mecca .\ni watched the england quarter - final at my home in southwest london . i was on my own because my wife and children . . .\nmr . hackett was born in london , ohio , 30 miles west of columbus . his father and his brother played football at nearby ohio state , michigan\u2019s top rival . but mr . hackett was not good enough to get a roster spot and went to michigan , graduating in 1977 with a degree in finance .\nyou may also read more about mr . hackett on his very own blog .\nthe designer also clearly recognises the importance of keeping in touch with his customer . despite launching the label more than 30 years ago , hackett has fully embraced the modern shopper ' s needs - not only does he have a successful blog , mr classic , but he also answers questions submitted via the hackett london website . oh , and he tweets .\nbringing this london style to the pitti uomo menswear show , which was to open in florence on tuesday , whets the appetite of international buyers \u2014 even if the mayfair gentlemen of the early 1960s now exist only as a romantic memory in the mind of jeremy hackett .\nthis short video provides some insight into the hackett\u2019s philosophy and their house style \u2013 enjoy .\nand yet , the best brand ambassador is mr . hackett himself ! he can often be seen with his spaniels charley and browney , whom are also motifs on some of jeremy hackett\u2019s cufflinks .\njim hackett , ford\u2019s new c . e . o . , has a history of turnaround stories\nembrace the heat this week , discover the hackett range of swim - go on , take the plunge .\nit is easy to see the effect this had on hackett , who confesses he follows a similar regime . is there a touch of vanity in this ? hackett counters with the story of the brand name . prior to launching what became the hackett brand , he ran a wholesale footwear company called lloyd jennings with ashley lloyd jennings , who left hackett in 1999 to work at dunhill . when the pair set up what was to become hackett , they decided it was hackett\u2019s turn to have his name used . \u201cthere wasn\u2019t even a name at first . the only reason it got the name it did was that it was my turn , \u201d he says .\nif you are interested in learning more about jeremy hackett\u2019s world , we suggest reading his book mr . classic .\nmr . hackett , now 56 , above , created in the stores a blue - chip image for himself .\nonce , when mr . hackett grew frustrated , mr . schembechler gave it to him straight : he was too slow and too small to be a starting center . but the coach said mr . hackett was making a big contribution by pushing the defense and other offensive linemen to work harder . mr . hackett soldiered on with pride .\nwhen hackett , the brand , was born in a modest shop \u201cat the wrong end\u201d of hip and happening kings road , in london\u2019s chelsea district , it sold only used clothes . but the eye of the owner , who had been brought up alongside his father\u2019s business in interior decoration fabrics , could winkle out the best of the past .\nof the uk , but the story of his brand hackett runs far deeper than their mutual appreciation of classic style .\nhackett\u2019s decision to ignore his father\u2019s advice has led to the retail empire that bears his name . it encompasses 16 hackett shops ( nine in the uk ) , 36 concessions and outlets and 626 stockists ( 91 in the uk ) .\nmr . hackett believes that men feel most comfortable shopping in a store dedicated just to them , where fathers often bring sons for \u201cfirst interview\u201d clothes . although children\u2019s clothes have been offered since 1996 , women are not on the hackett agenda .\n[ \u2026 ] discuss a number of these new outfits and their details . jeremy hackettfirst , let\u2019s start with jeremy hackett himself . although he sold the company years ago , he is still consulting for hackett , and as such , [ \u2026 ]\njim hackett , ford\u2019s new c . e . o . , has a history of turnaround stories - the new york times\nbut mr . hackett persisted , calling the coach weekly , and he eventually landed his man , delighting fans and alumni .\npepe jeans , founded in london in 1973 , is currently on sale in some 60 countries and managed a 500 million euro turnover in its last fiscal year . it is expected to generate an 80 million euro ebitda profit for its current fiscal year .\nastonishingly , these polos were only introduced as a promotional exercise , following hackett\u2019s sponsorship of the england polo team . hackett says : \u201cwe got 50 of the sponsorship polos and put them in the store ; they flew out in one day . \u201d as he speaks , hackett points to a screen above , on which a looped video shows prince william walking on screen wearing a red polo shirt , with hackett\u2019s name in bold across the middle . that must be a thrill to see . hackett is coy . \u201cit\u2019s great for the brand that it is seen all over the world , and this is the image we want to project , \u201d he says .\njim hackett , 62 , had been overseeing the ford subsidiary that works on autonomous vehicles , an area where the company has lagged .\na month later , mr . hackett left the university of michigan and was hired to run ford\u2019s future - oriented \u201cmobility services\u201d division .\npepe jeans and hackett , part of the pepe jeans group , have been bought by lebanese group m1 and lvmh subsidiary l capital asia .\n\u201cwithout jim hackett , there\u2019s no jim harbaugh , \u201d said john u . bacon , author of best - selling books on michigan football .\nthroughout these eventful decades , jeremy hackett has always been a consultant and / or the ceo of the company , whose style he so clearly defined .\nto rival these massive brands , hackett will surely have to look at womenswear . \u201cwe have looked at it , \u201d hackett says , \u201cbut it is a different way of working , which we would need to pin down . our male customers like the fact that we really focus on them . \u201d\nin february 2016 , ford directors visited several silicon valley companies , and mr . ford was impressed by how many executives knew mr . hackett well .\nor as mr . hackett puts it , his \u201cprofitable weekend hobby\u201d was fueled by the fact that \u201cgentleman from the \u201950s to early \u201960s changed radically . \u201d\njeremy hackett himself considers his eponymous company to be a purveyor of proper british town & country dress . its style is inspired by old england whereas ralph lauren draws\nthe fact that hackett could seem comparable to burberry , with its impeccable 19th - century heritage , is a testament to the savvy implanting of the 1980s brand .\nit is an attitude he maintains as the discussion quickly turns to the brand\u2019s schizophrenic uk following , which one london menswear indie puts into context : \u201cit has two customers - one is the real laddish chav with the beer belly . the other is the posh banker - they dress it right up and it looks great . \u201d\nthere is no doubt that ford is changing up the personality at the top of its ranks . mr . fields was known as a polished salesman and marketer . mr . hackett is known for his blunt talk about performance . friends and colleagues described mr . hackett as a direct manager who calls out those who fall short .\nat steelcase , based in grand rapids , mr . hackett often recommended that managers read \u201cbo\u2019s lasting lessons , \u201d a book by the coach on leadership . a regular email to steelcase employees was called \u201chackett\u2019s huddle . \u201d he often told colleagues , \u201cyou either get better or get worse\u201d \u2014 and attributed the quotation to mr . schembechler .\ndespite the bowler - and - umbrella logo , hackett clothes are often more military and sporty than urban . the company\u2019s polo shirts have been worn by prince william , future heir to the british throne , for the british army polo team that hackett sponsors ; and by less desirable football hooligans who then , apparently , moved on to burberry .\n\u201che\u2019s not just a futurist , he\u2019s a very good operative executive , \u201d said william ford jr . , right , introducing jim hackett , the automaker\u2019s new chief executive .\nin 1992 , the richemont luxury group embraced hackett , although it was ultimately sold in 2005 to the spanish investment company torreal . mr . hackett sees this as having quickened the pace of expansion , even though annual revenues are still small . turnover for 2009 was approximately \u20ac72 million , about $ 100 million , according to the company\u2019s managing director .\nthe secret of success is to walk a fine line between heritage ( real or reconstructed ) and nostalgia . loyal clients ( who , the owner says , \u201cdon\u2019t buy prada one day and hackett the next\u201d ) also find subtle updates from the seven - member design team lead by american designer michael sondag , who joined hackett from tommy hilfiger in 2005 .\nand with each decade that passes , hackett becomes increasingly venerable . or , as the founder puts it : \u201cwe are a british brand with a little bit of heritage . \u201d\nthe terrace - based following was precipitated by the brand\u2019s patriotic - looking polo shirts , which included st george\u2019s cross - clad versions . \u201cin retrospect , perhaps it was a little too successful , \u201d says hackett . \u201cit got bad press . you\u2019d turn the tv on and there would be a [ football ] hooligan bashing someone and wearing hackett . \u201d\nthe board then asked mr . hackett to take the helm . \u201cthe board was very excited by the prospect of jim potentially becoming our leader , \u201d mr . ford said .\nwhen drapers catches up with the man himself , hackett is in the 5 , 500sq ft sloane street flagship store in west london , making demands of the bespoke tie department . \u201ci\u2019m getting them to take the blade in and i want the dots between my initials in a contrasting colour to the monogram itself , \u201d he explains , before ushering drapers into a winged leather chair on the shop floor . \u201ci know they can do it but it\u2019s good to keep pushing them , \u201d he confides , with an air of conspiratorial good humour .\nthe customers for tweedy suits , mildly dandy with four - button cuffs , modest moleskin pants or vivid - colored corduroy trousers and solid sweaters are known by class - conscious brits as \u201csloanes\u201d or \u201csloane rangers . \u201d but mr . hackett insists that this local species , with its giveaway posh accents , is not typical of visitors to hackett\u2019s 61 stores worldwide .\non monday , ford announced mr . hackett , 62 , as its chief executive , saying he would be able to reshape the company to compete in the next generation of automobiles .\nmr . hackett has said those qualities stem from his days as an offensive lineman on michigan football teams in the 1970s and the influence of the team\u2019s renowned coach , bo schembechler .\nmr . hackett joined ford\u2019s board in 2013 and retired as steelcase\u2019s chief executive a year later . at the same time , he took a turn as a football hero at michigan .\n\u201che was a tough , hard - nosed guy , \u201d said john wangler , a quarterback during mr . hackett\u2019s senior year . \u201ca guy you want in a foxhole with you . \u201d\npepe jeans and hackett were previously owned by torreal funds ( 31 percent ) , art\u00e1 capital ( 16 . 4 percent ) , l capital europe ( 11 . 5 percent ) and its managers .\nhi @ tom _ p _ chapman , we do indeed sell items through amazon however , if you do ever suspect a hackett product to be counterfeit please share the link and we can confirm . thanks\na gin and tonic to celebrate the second day of @ henleyregatta - what more could you want . the hackett drink a day , designed ( to match the badges , naturally ) by us . urltoken\nmr . hackett , the self - styled \u201cmr . classic\u201d who has published a book of whimsical comments on the british male\u2019s sartorial habits , is the prime example of the latest trend in menswear : inventing heritage .\nmr . hackett was hardly a star player on the football team . he was a third - string center whose main job was to face off in practice against the starting defensive unit , a punishing and thankless task .\nat 16 years of age , having failed his school exams in his native bristol , the young jeremy hackett was told by his father : \u201cif you don\u2019t pull your socks up you\u2019ll end up working in a shop . \u201d\n[ \u2026 ] version is always appealing ! personally , i think a flapped chest pocket would look rather nice . jeremy hackett recently designed a covert coat , in which the cloth is turned inside out for the collar . while [ \u2026 ]\n\u201che had a lot of respect for bo , and a lot of people in michigan connected to that , \u201d said james p . keane , who worked with mr . hackett for 17 years at steelcase and succeeded him as chief executive .\nyet the brand is essentially mr . hackett himself , with his two spaniels who can be seen leaping , panting or faithfully sitting in many of the promotional pictures and whose names , charley and browney , are on their owner\u2019s personalized cuffs links .\nin fact , mr . hackett knows ( and quotes in his book , \u201cmr . classic\u201d ) , as the poet edward fitzgerald wrote in 1840 , \u201csay as you will , there is not and never was such a country as old england . \u201d\n\u201cin a rail of old suits , i could spot a decent one , handmade in savile row , for five pounds , \u201d says mr . hackett , referring to the inexpensive vintage pieces that he would sell to another lover of british style , ralph lauren .\nits inspiration predominantly from new england . since 2005 , the hackett design team has been helmed by american designer michael sondag , who formerly worked for tommy hilfiger . as such , the lines between new england and old england become even less defined , in my opinion .\n\u201ci think of us as old england and ralph as new england \u2014 we both draw from an old culture , \u201d says mr . hackett , remembering the days when he would give the american designer bin liners , or garbage bags , to fill with old clothes .\nhackett is less involved in the strategic side of the business but remains a lynchpin of the brand\u2019s dna . he says : \u201cwe\u2019re still scratching the surface - look at tommy [ hilfiger ] and ralph [ lauren ] , and what they\u2019ve done . \u201d and it is with the us in mind that drapers prompts hackett on its expansion . \u201cyes , we looked at the us and got very close to opening on madison [ avenue , new york ] last autumn but we decided the time was not quite right , \u201d he says .\nmr . hackett replaces mark fields , who had led the company for three years . mr . fields had come under pressure because of a decline in profits and ford\u2019s sagging stock price , as well as concerns about whether ford was falling behind on self - driving cars .\nhi @ dannybaus2015 , for hackett news and sale dates we recommend signing up to the newsletter via our website ( please make sure to choose the international site in this instance in order to receive the correct communication ) . many thanks for making us aware of the copyright error .\n\u201cit all started when we were both in paris at clignancourt [ flea market ] and we met a man who was selling everything british \u2014 hunting and shooting \u2014 second - hand , \u201d says mr . hackett . \u201cand he said , \u2018why don\u2019t you buy stuff for me ? \u201d\u2019\nimage projection is something hackett understands . after his tenure at village gate he joined tailor john michael on savile row , where he gleaned a powerful lesson in branding . \u201ceverything that came into the shop had to have his name on . if it didn\u2019t , he\u2019d go into a tantrum . \u201d\nunder his leadership , steelcase introduced new lines designed for open - plan offices , video screens and work teams . along the way , mr . hackett built up a network of contacts in the companies using new work environments , especially in the technology industry , relationships that would come in handy later at ford .\nann arbor , mich . \u2014 jim hackett made his career by turning steelcase , an office - furniture maker in michigan , into one of america\u2019s most admired companies . more recently , he rejuvenated one of the country\u2019s most storied college athletic programs , at the university of michigan , and hired its high - profile football coach , jim harbaugh .\nnowadays his vision operates on a more global level . back in 1992 , hackett - the brand - was acquired by swiss luxury brand house richemont . in june 2005 it was sold to spanish investment company torreal and gained a huge shot in the arm . every season since the takeover the brand\u2019s stand at menswear trade show pitti uomo in florence has had the single most imposing presence .\nin mr . hackett , ford is taking on a chief executive with a track record of refocusing a manufacturing company through several downturns and sharp shifts in its industry . but the scale of ford , the nation\u2019s no . 2 automaker behind general motors , dwarfs that of steelcase , the furniture maker he ran . last year , steelcase had revenue of $ 3 . 1 billion ; ford had revenue of $ 151 billion .\nnow the quintessentially english but spanish - owned brand has a charismatic american creative director in michael sondag , who joined hackett from tommy hilfiger in 2005 . sondag says focus is the brand\u2019s watchword : \u201cthe challenge is to condense the collection to fewer options . the trick for any business now is to have a tighter - run ship . when you consider the cost savings a brand can make on samples and showroom space , it\u2019s important . \u201d\naccording to figures posted at companies house , the brand\u2019s turnover to march 31 2008 was \u00a337 . 17 million , up from \u00a328 . 52m the previous year . the company\u2019s loss for the year of \u00a3747 , 000 was significantly down from the \u00a35 . 29m loss posted in 2007 . companies house figures relate to hackett\u2019s uk business . according to figures supplied by the company , its global turnover for the year to march 31 2009 was \u00a362m . profit for the year is not disclosed .\nin case you shop at amazon and we refer you , prices are the same as normal , we just get a small commission .\nif you shop at amazon and we refer you , prices are the same as normal , we just get a small commission . thank you !\nthe times and the sunday times and carefully selected third parties use cookies on this site to improve performance , for analytics and for advertising . by browsing this site you are agreeing to this . for more information see our privacy and cookie policy .\nwe have noticed that there is an 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that the prime minister would stand and fight to resist being bundled out of no 10 by leave mps furious at her attempts to soften brexit . her official spokesman could only say that mrs may hopes to . . .\ntheresa may will contest a vote of no confidence if tory mps seek to bring her down after . . .\nit looked by mid - morning as though theresa may could contain the fallout from losing her brexit secretary , david davis . . .\nit looked by mid - morning as though theresa may could contain the fallout from losing her brexit secretary , david davis . the departure this afternoon of her foreign secretary , boris johnson , pushed the crisis into new territory . he quit just 30 minutes before the prime minister was due to make a statement . . .\nit looked by mid - morning as though theresa may could contain the fallout from losing her brexit secretary , david davis .\na former ukip councillor killed his wife with a choke hold after she discovered he was having an affair with his son\u2019s partner , a court has been told . stephen searle , 64 , an ex - royal marine , denies murdering his 62 - year - old . . .\na former ukip councillor killed his wife with a choke hold after she discovered he was having an affair with his . . .\na couple poisoned with a lethal nerve agent were exposed to a high dose after handling a vessel used to transport the substance , counterterrorism officers believe . dawn sturgess , 44 , died last night and her boyfriend charlie . . .\na couple poisoned with a lethal nerve agent were exposed to a high dose after handling a vessel used to transport the . . .\nbritain is urging germany to calm president trump\u2019s anger at low european defence spending by investing in railways and bridges that can be used by nato troops in a crisis , the times has learnt . gavin williamson , the defence secretary , is . . .\nbritain is urging germany to calm president trump\u2019s anger at low european defence spending by . . .\npresident trump\u2019s personal confrontation with the nato alliance , which is due to come to a head this week , is all . . .\npresident trump\u2019s personal confrontation with the nato alliance , which is due to come to a head . . .\n1949 norway , denmark , netherlands , belgium , luxembourg , france , italy , portugal , uk , iceland , canada and the us sign . . .\n1949 norway , denmark , netherlands , belgium , luxembourg , france , italy , portugal , uk , iceland . . .\ndonald trump\u2019s uk visit has stirred controversy and sparked fierce debate . let us know where you stand\nthe britons who found the boys are experts thanks to the uk\u2019s challenging cave systems , an instructor said . martyn farr , an instructor and explorer with the cave diving group of great britain , said that the small passages , poor visibility and cold . . .\nthe britons who found the boys are experts thanks to the uk\u2019s challenging cave systems , an . . .\nnew homes will have to be built with electric car chargers as part of a plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles , it will be announced today . building regulations will be overhauled to require developers to . . .\nnew homes will have to be built with electric car chargers as part of a plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel . . .\nthe man booker prize is more about corporate branding and has failed to boost talented fledgling writers since allowing american novelists to enter , two previous winners have claimed . julian barnes and peter carey said . . .\nthe man booker prize is more about corporate branding and has failed to boost talented fledgling writers since . . .\nit might take less time to record what wasn\u2019t included in the dolce & gabbana alta moda presentation in italy . among the clothes on show were kimonos , frock coats , ballgowns , little black dresses , bleached denim , copious amounts of feathers . . .\nit might take less time to record what wasn\u2019t included in the dolce & gabbana alta moda . . .\nthe collapse of carillion has exposed \u201cfundamental flaws\u201d in government outsourcing , which is obsessed with costs and is damaging public services , a review by the commons public administration committee has found . the collapse . . .\nthe collapse of carillion has exposed \u201cfundamental flaws\u201d in government outsourcing , which is obsessed with costs and . . .\nan army veteran who lost his legs on his third tour of afghanistan is to marry the nurse who helped him back to health . david birrell , a black watch soldier , lost his left leg from the knee down in a roadside bomb attack while . . .\nan army veteran who lost his legs on his third tour of afghanistan is to marry the nurse who helped him back to health .\nbritain\u2019s longest heatwave in five years has entered a third week as water companies urge restraint to avoid hosepipe bans . england had its hottest day of the year yesterday , with 32 . 4c recorded in gosport , hampshire . today is forecast to be the . . .\nbritain\u2019s longest heatwave in five years has entered a third week as water companies urge . . .\nthe nhs will have to spend \u00a318 billion over the next three years just to get on top of targets , deal with a maintenance backlog and improve staffing levels and finances , analysis suggests . nhs providers , which represents trusts . . .\nthe nhs will have to spend \u00a318 billion over the next three years just to get on top of targets , deal with a . . .\na christian doctor was turned down for a job as a disability assessor with the department for work and pensions after refusing to refer to transgender people using their preferred pronoun of \u201cshe\u201d or \u201che\u201d . david mackereth , a . . .\na christian doctor was turned down for a job as a disability assessor with the department for work and pensions after . . .\nsir , with her latest attempt at a solution to the brexit conundrum ( \u201cjohnson in firing line as pm claims brexit win\u201d , news , july 7 ) , theresa may may be about to achieve what few would think possible : she\u2019ll alienate nearly every one who voted in . . .\nsir , with her latest attempt at a solution to the brexit conundrum ( \u201cjohnson in firing line as pm . . .\nus : president donald trump announces his nominee for us supreme court justice , to replace anthony kennedy , who is retiring at the end of the month .\nvietnam : the us secretary of state , mike pompeo , concludes his visit to vietnam .\na purge of more than 18 , 000 police , soldiers , judges , academics and other civil servants began in turkey yesterday as president erdogan prepared to assume the greater powers he will exercise from this week . mr erdogan will be inaugurated as president for a second term today after his victory in . . .\na purge of more than 18 , 000 police , soldiers , judges , academics and other civil servants began in turkey yesterday as president . . .\nitaly\u2019s new populist government has revived a 2008 deal promising $ 5 billion in reparations to libya to stop migrants sailing across the mediterranean . enzo moavero milanesi , the italian foreign minister , called the deal significant and promising after a meeting in tripoli with fayez al - sarraj , the head of libya\u2019s un - backed government , at . . .\nitaly\u2019s new populist government has revived a 2008 deal promising $ 5 billion in reparations to libya to stop migrants sailing . . .\npakistan\u2019s ousted prime minister has vowed to return from self - imposed exile this friday , in a move that could pitch the country into turmoil days before a general election . nawaz sharif , the disgraced three - time prime minister who was last week convicted in absentia of corruption and sentenced to ten years in jail . . .\npakistan\u2019s ousted prime minister has vowed to return from self - imposed exile this friday , in a . . .\na canadian climber leading an international mountaineering expedition has died on pakistan\u2019s treacherous k2 , an . . .\na canadian climber leading an international mountaineering expedition has died on pakistan\u2019s . . .\nthe german government plans to send 170 anti - bullying experts to selected schools to counter a rise in assaults and . . .\nthe german government plans to send 170 anti - bullying experts to selected schools to counter a . . .\nthe us extreme sportsman travis pastrana successfully recreated three of evel knievel\u2019s famous motorcycle jumps in las vegas last night . in a televised evel live special on the history channel , mr pastrana used an indian scout ftr750 to jump 143 . . .\nthe us extreme sportsman travis pastrana successfully recreated three of evel knievel\u2019s famous . . .\nsoaring numbers of chinese couples are filing for divorce in order to get their children into good schools . the practice has become pronounced in the northern city of shijiazhuang , which introduced an enrolment policy that . . .\nsoaring numbers of chinese couples are filing for divorce in order to get their children into good schools . the . . .\nthe new leader of mexico has spent the days following his landslide election win promising to create an austere government . andr\u00e9s manuel l\u00f3pez obrador arrived to meet members of the country\u2019s most powerful business lobby in . . .\nthe new leader of mexico has spent the days following his landslide election win promising to create an austere . . .\nthe competition watchdog has challenged the accounting profession to find ways to improve choice in the auditing market that could save the big four firms from being broken up . andrea coscelli , chief executive of the competition and markets authority , issued the challenge in meetings with the . . .\nthe competition watchdog has challenged the accounting profession to find ways to improve choice in the auditing market that . . .\nthe takeover of a british aircraft component maker by a chinese rival has collapsed , leaving hundreds of jobs at risk . better capital , the listed venture capital fund owned by jon moulton , the financier , had been poised to sell northern aerospace to shaanxi ligeance mineral resources . however , the \u00a344 million takeover has fallen apart after . . .\nthe takeover of a british aircraft component maker by a chinese rival has collapsed , leaving hundreds of jobs at risk . better . . .\nthe troubled retailer mothercare is to raise \u00a332 . 5 million in a deeply discounted fundraising as it prepares to close 60 shops with the loss of about 1 , 000 jobs as part of a big restructuring . existing shareholders backed a one - for - one 19p - a - share equity issue to bolster its finances after the completion of a . . .\nthe troubled retailer mothercare is to raise \u00a332 . 5 million in a deeply discounted fundraising as . . .\ncentral banking has a long , inglorious history of obfuscation . \u201cnever explain , never excuse , \u201d was montagu norman\u2019s . . .\ncentral banking has a long , inglorious history of obfuscation . \u201cnever explain , never excuse , \u201d was . . .\nnobody much likes paying tax . from time to time most taxes come under the spotlight for their perceived unfairness or . . .\nnobody much likes paying tax . from time to time most taxes come under the spotlight for their . . .\nit might seem unthinkable . the big four accounting firms in britain look as strong and lasting as granite , but behind the fancy offices , sober suits and reassuringly dull marketing they are built on quite flimsy financial foundations . it wouldn\u2019t . . .\nit might seem unthinkable . the big four accounting firms in britain look as strong and lasting as . . .\nthe former chief executive of stobart group has accused the company of treating shareholders with contempt for ignoring a vote that reinstated him as a director of the company . shareholders at stobart\u2019s annual meeting on friday . . .\nthe former chief executive of stobart group has accused the company of treating shareholders with contempt for . . .\ncomcast is expected to submit a formal \u00a322 billion takeover bid for sky this week , laying the ground for a bidding war for britain\u2019s largest commercial broadcaster . brian roberts , chairman and chief executive of the giant . . .\ncomcast is expected to submit a formal \u00a322 billion takeover bid for sky this week , laying the ground for a bidding . . .\ngary neville had his doubts , like we all did . when itv invited him to join their punditry team for the world cup , he was unsure whether he really wanted to spend five weeks in moscow . he recalled a sense of foreboding when he came here on his first away trip with manchester united as a 17 - year - old .\ngary neville had his doubts , like we all did . when itv invited him to join their punditry team for the world cup , he was unsure . . .\nthe more raheem sterling is criticised , the more he is praised . the more he is praised , the more he is criticised . during england\u2019s ill - fated euro 2016 campaign , he referred to himself as \u201cthe hated one\u201d . this time it is different . as he prepares for a world cup semi - final against croatia , he is feeling the love as well as the usual hate .\nthe more raheem sterling is criticised , the more he is praised . the more he is praised , the more he is criticised . during . . .\nthe first thing you notice about st\u00e9phane guivarc\u2019h , as he raises an incongruously dainty espresso cup to his lips in a small caf\u00e9 in western brittany , is his hands . big , tough , coarse hands , with calluses on the palms and roughened nails . hands that have known the toll and texture of hard work . hands that have . . .\nthe first thing you notice about st\u00e9phane guivarc\u2019h , as he raises an incongruously dainty . . .\ni should have been heartbroken , like every other three lions fan , when chris waddle skied england\u2019s last spot kick in . . .\ni should have been heartbroken , like every other three lions fan , when chris waddle skied . . .\ngareth southgate has changed his email address , averted his gaze from social media and turned off his phone when it has buzzed constantly with good - luck messages \u2014 but there is no escaping the life - changing immensity of what he , and his vibrant . . .\ngareth southgate has changed his email address , averted his gaze from social media and turned off . . .\nfor some of the england fans in the mosh - pit behind one goal , it was just too much to take in at the final whistle . england had reached a world cup semi - final for the first time in 28 years , and they were beyond joy , beyond words . some of the older ones among the 4 , 000 celebrating were in turin at italia 90 and have sat and stood and suffered through 42 hours of playing . . .\nfor some of the england fans in the mosh - pit behind one goal , it was just too much to take in at . . .\nafter 16 years , and at the fifth attempt since 1950 , england at long last have reached the final of the world cup .\nafter 16 years , and at the fifth attempt since 1950 , england at long last have reached the final of the world cup . they did so last night in a match that wembley will remember for a long time to come . here at last , after all the trials and tribulations of recent days , was a splendid spectacle , and though england . . .\nafter 16 years , and at the fifth attempt since 1950 , england at long last have reached the final of the world cup . they did so . . .\ninspired by an outstanding article in the german magazine tennis , the times carried out a similar project at wimbledon to show the impact that decades of wear and tear has on the hands of top male and female tennis players . we spoke to clay . . .\ninspired by an outstanding article in the german magazine tennis , the times carried out a similar . . .\nthere are plenty of people with reason to be glad that chris ashton is returning to english rugby . the supporters of . . .\nthere are plenty of people with reason to be glad that chris ashton is returning to english rugby .\nthose days of beating australia in six successive white - ball matches have disappeared rapidly into the distance .\nthose days of beating australia in six successive white - ball matches have disappeared rapidly . . .\nhow many people does it take to change four tyres in two and a half seconds ? the answer is more than 20 . but have you ever wondered what each member of the crew does ? watch our beautiful , slow - motion video to find out . in a sport where . . .\nhow many people does it take to change four tyres in two and a half seconds ? the answer is more . . .\nsir dave brailsford has accused the uci president of having the mentality of a \u201clocal french mayor\u201d and taking \u201cthe . . .\nsir dave brailsford has accused the uci president of having the mentality of a \u201clocal french . . .\nlewis hamilton has accused ferrari of underhand tactics after an opening - lap collision at the british grand prix .\nlewis hamilton has accused ferrari of underhand tactics after an opening - lap collision at the . . .\nalan gilzean was arguably the greatest footballer to dislike the beautiful game , which he graced as a forward for tottenham hotspur in the sixties and seventies . round - shouldered , prematurely balding and often muddied in tottenham\u2019s white strip , gilzean hardly looked like a man dubbed the \u201cgreatest i ever played with\u201d by jimmy greaves . however , the scot wrote himself . . .\nalan gilzean was arguably the greatest footballer to dislike the beautiful game , which he graced . . .\nmike wilson may have been the chief executive of a top - ranking financial advisory group , but he did not conform to . . .\nmike wilson may have been the chief executive of a top - ranking financial advisory group , but he did not conform to the stereotype of the egocentric , greed - is - good investment manager . with a shy smile reflecting behind thin spectacles rimmed with gold , wilson would greet each of his financial advisers by name , even . . .\nmike wilson may have been the chief executive of a top - ranking financial advisory group , but he did not conform to the . . .\nif you are hoping for rain then look out for frogs . long ago in switzerland and germany a small tree frog was often kept in a container with some water and a miniature ladder . whenever the frog climbed up the ladder it was a sign of fine weather . . .\nif you are hoping for rain then look out for frogs . long ago in switzerland and germany a small . . .\nif only brits would pick fruit they could earn nearly \u00a3700 a week \u2014 or so say the farmers . john - paul flintoff headed into the fields to have a go\nthe us pop mogul used concorde to see english bands and elton john used his spare room . sarfraz manzoor meets the king of eighties pop\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606 those who find humperdinck\u2019s 19th - century operatic version of hansel and gretel almost as sickly - sweet as . . .\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606 those who find humperdinck\u2019s 19th - century operatic version of hansel and gretel almost . . .\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 stop the clocks . run for tickets . bryn terfel is padded up again as the fat knight falstaff , the part he . . .\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 stop the clocks . run for tickets . bryn terfel is padded up again as the fat knight . . .\nwatch our critics discuss the big new releases . this week , kevin maher and ed potton give their verdicts on mary shelley . see the times + website for details of our year - round offer of 2 - for - 1 odeon cinema tickets\nwatch our critics discuss the big new releases . this week , kevin maher and ed potton give their . . .\npatients claim they were slapped and violently restrained at a mental health unit in a bbc documentary tonight . people who were treated at the carseview centre in dundee allege they were pinned to the floor and mocked by staff . they have also claimed that illegal drugs were widely available . the . . .\npatients claim they were slapped and violently restrained at a mental health unit in a bbc documentary tonight . people who were . . .\njohn leslie , the former tv presenter , is set to make a complaint against police scotland and may sue the force , having been acquitted of sexual assault . the former blue peter and this morning host said the experience had been the worst of his life , accusing officers of showing no interest in cctv footage from inside the edinburgh nightclub . . .\njohn leslie , the former tv presenter , is set to make a complaint against police scotland and may sue the force , having been . . .\nthe defence industry supports 10 , 000 jobs in scotland and contributes more than \u00a31 . 6 billion to the country\u2019s economy , according to a report . the report , which was carried out by the mp and former defence minister philip dunne , estimated that ministry of defence expenditure is worth \u00a3290 per person each year to . . .\nthe defence industry supports 10 , 000 jobs in scotland and contributes more than \u00a31 . 6 billion to . . .\nmore than 50 firefighters have been tackling a large wildfire in the highlands . six engines were sent to the blaze at ben bhraggie near golspie . emergency services first received calls about the fire shortly after midnight on saturday . yesterday . . .\nmore than 50 firefighters have been tackling a large wildfire in the highlands . six engines were . . .\nthe man who created scotland\u2019s first vineyard has admitted he may have been too hasty in abandoning his dream to bottle ch\u00e2teau d\u2019ecosse . christopher trotter established 200 vines in a field near upper largo , fife , but his . . .\nthe man who created scotland\u2019s first vineyard has admitted he may have been too hasty in abandoning his dream to . . .\ntheresa may\u2019s new blueprint setting out the uk\u2019s future relationship with the european union does not go far enough to protect scotland from the damage of brexit , the constitutional relations secretary has warned . mike russell . . .\ntheresa may\u2019s new blueprint setting out the uk\u2019s future relationship with the european union does not go far enough . . .\nwhen scott arfield thinks about the players who left rangers in recent seasons he sees , among them , too many failures .\nwhen scott arfield thinks about the players who left rangers in recent seasons he sees , among . . .\ni respond to the name gilzean as i do that of nureyev . they performed on different stages , worlds apart , but what . . .\ni respond to the name gilzean as i do that of nureyev . they performed on different stages , worlds . . .\nleo varadkar has said that the brexit proposals set out by theresa may last week may not be workable . the taoiseach met sebastian kurz , the austrian chancellor , at dublin castle last night where he suggested that an informal eu summit in salzburg in september could be used to address the issue of . . .\nleo varadkar has said that the brexit proposals set out by theresa may last week may not be workable . the taoiseach met . . .\nthousands of holidaymakers face disruption to their travel plans with no resolution in sight for a planned ryanair pilot strike on thursday . relations between the sides deteriorated further at the weekend after an internal memo that described pilots\u2019 demands as blackmail became public . about 120 members of the irish air line pilots\u2019 . . .\nthousands of holidaymakers face disruption to their travel plans with no resolution in sight for a planned ryanair pilot strike . . .\nthe eu\u2019s top court will this week examine the potential effect of brexit on the extradition of people between ireland and the uk . the court of justice of the european union ( cjeu ) will begin hearings on thursday on a case about the future of the european arrest warrant between the two countries following the uk\u2019s . . .\nthe eu\u2019s top court will this week examine the potential effect of brexit on the extradition of . . .\nsecondary school teachers will be taught how to deal with the suicides of pupils and other serious incidents over the next two years . the plans , which are being announced today by richard bruton , the education minister , outline . . ."]}
{"id": 54147, "summary": [{"text": "damania airways was an indian airline headquartered in mumbai , that operated from 1993 to 1997 .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it was promoted by the damania brothers , parvez and vispi . ", "topic": 1}], "title": "damania airways", "paragraphs": ["parvez damania , of the erstwhile damania airways fame , is finalising plans to set up a pilot training institute in maharashtra .\nnepc airlines , one of india ' s fastest - growing private carriers , has bought rival damania airways for some $ 33 . 3 million .\ndamania capital markets ltd . stock price , share price , live bse / nse , damania capital markets ltd . bids offers . buy / sell damania capital markets ltd . news & tips , & f & o ; quotes\ndamania last month visited grounded southern regional carrier air pegasus which has . . .\nthe government had way back in early 1990s suspended the flying licence of damania airways for about 10 days after two passengers got into a brawl ( one of them got inebriated ) after being served liquor on a mumbaigoa flight .\ndamania claimed that air pegasus did not have a business proposal that he found feasible to invest in .\nnepc is the fourth major private airline in the country to suspend operations since the union government announced an open skies policy in 1992 . east west airlines and modiluft suspended their operations after facing huge operational losses . the ailing damania airways was sold off to the nepc group . the khemkas took over control of damania in which it picked up less than five per cent equity stake and later made a public offering to pick up 25 per cent equity from the public .\njet airways is also planning to lease a further six aircraft to add to its seven 737 - 200s and three f27s . the airline is likely to opt for the 737 - 400 , say local sources .\nthe government had handed out the first few licenses to private operators , as\nair taxis\n. a dynamic civil aviation minister , madhavrao scindia , opened the sector to competition by modifying the air corporations act , 1953 . damania airways , which debuted in 1992 , ushered in a legion of pretty young things in short skirts and courteous service . the seats began filling up soon .\ndamania capital is in the finance - investments sector . it is listed on the bse with a bse code of 511678 and the nse with an nse code of damaniacm .\ndamania , which operates on main routes in western india , is believed to have fallen behind recently with lease payments to portuguese - based plm leasing , from which it leases two of its four boeing 737 - 200s . damania has not acquired additional aircraft , despite the government giving the go - ahead recently to purchase a boeing 737 - 400 .\nheir legacy as the pioneers of the aviation boom version 1 however endures in today ' s private airlines like jet airways and kingfisher who along with spicejet , paramount , indigo and go air command over 80 per cent of the civil aviation sector and fly 39 lakh passengers every month .\nin came the private players who dominated the skies as the aviation sector opened up in the nineties . brands such as damania and modiluft redefined the joy of flying altogether . the best standards were picked from across the globe and offered to the indian traveller . damania even went a step further and brought liquor into the india flying experience . i do remember early 6 a . m . breakfast flights having people demanding and getting their shots of breakfast whisky .\neventually , damania ' s smartest move was in reading which way the wind sock was blowing . he sold the airline brand and its five 737 - 200 aircraft to nepc ' s ravi prakash khemka in 1995 , less than three years after his maiden flight when\nthe numbers didn ' t add up\n. the buy - out was doomed and both nepc and damania passed into the crypt of the first wave of aviation entrepreneurs inscribed with brands like east west and modiluft . t\nit is unclear whether damania will remain a separate company , or be merged with nepc , which operates five fokker f27s on feeder routes in southern india . merger seems more likely since , under indian civil - aviation guidelines , private airline or air taxi licences are not transferable .\nin the year the government threw open the doors of india ' s moribund public sector economy , one enterprising poultry farmer from karjat had a bright idea . wouldn ' t it be great to launch an airline that offered great service and actually cared for its customers , parvez damania , then 32 , thought . in the days of whimsical flight schedules , when matronly indian airlines air hostesses and terrible food epitomised the stifling government control over the civil aviation sector , good service , a given today , was practically unthinkable .\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 .\nnepc airlines and its subsidiary , skyline nepc , have been grounded . the international air travel association ( iata ) has suspended them for non - payment of dues following which they have been taken off the computerised reservation system ( crs ) .\nthe cash - starved , chennai - based airlines owed money to indian oil corporation ( ioc ) , which impounded their aircraft for non - payment of dues .\nlast month , the pilots of both the airlines went on a strike following suspension of some of the aircraft commanders . this had led to further losses for the airlines . the airlines fleet consists of nine fokker planes and five boeing 737 - 200s .\nnepc , however , refused to confirm the grounding of its fleet . ravi prakash khemka , chairman of the food - to - wind power conglomerate , was not available for comment .\nthe airlines generated rs 350 crore revenues in the previous fiscal and was expected to achieve a turnover of rs 400 crore by the end of march 1998 . r p khemka had claimed last year that he had pumped in around rs 110 crore in his airlines business which included acquisition and leasing of new aircraft .\nthe group created a major stir last year when it made an open public offer to pick up 48 per cent equity ( about 3 crore shares ) in modiluft in a hostile takeover bid for the airline . the group offered to pick up shares at rs 29 per share which would have cost it around rs 87 crore . however , the bid turned out to be unsuccessful as it did not conform to sebi regulations .\nat one time , the group was also planning to acquire up air a joint sector airline , which flies on feeder routes in uttar pradesh and gujarat air , a company promoted by the suchantis who also control pressman advertising . both gujarat air and up air own two fokker aircraft each .\nthe group was also negotiating with air india for leasing out some of its aircraft in the domestic sector to carry passengers from various cities in the country to international airports .\nnew : get seamless access to urltoken at a great price . no additional sign - up required .\nby 1992 , they were carrying over two lakh passengers even though they accounted for just 2 per cent of traffic . but the dark clouds were fast filling up and scindia ' s resignation was only the first of their woes . capital was hard to raise and trained manpower difficult to recruit . making money was not as easy as the players had thought . they were further hobbled by harsh government rules on not advertising their flight schedules or hiring pilots from state - owned carriers .\nhere is something that rajiv gandhi forgot to do as prime minister . he talked about taking india into the 21st century , but forgot all about the present one and the opposition it may have in the future . p . v . narasimha rao , and his finance minister , manmohan singh , got it just right . on the one hand , they sang praises about nehruvian socialism . on the other , they took the country by the scruff of the neck and said move , or we all die . the fact that they drew practically no flak is an indication of how well the duo played the game . the industrial policy proposals were explosive . for one , they heralded the end of the licence raj . barely had parliament recovered from the industrial policy on july 24 , when it was presented with a budget that showed deft political footwork .\nairlines should strive to put the smiles back on customers\u2019faces . ( file photo ) v . v . krishnan\nwhat ' s wrong with the airline industry today in india ? once upon a time we had the best happening here . now , it is a complete breakdown of service standards .\nnalini , i share your pain . i am a fellow traveller with you in this pain and i have seen it unfold , pain point by pain point .\nindia and its airline players have been through the ups and downs . air india , the international player of old , was considered one of the best in the really old days . apparently in the days you and i had yet to take to air travel . and today , we do see a significant difference .\nand then there was a rejig . the current dominant players that include jet in its many avatars , kingfisher and spicejet and indigo and more are the ones that have attempted all the changes . changes that have redefined flying experience . some good , some bad .\nthe key point is one of profitability . as every airline vies with one another to get those profit margins , there is indeed a cut in service and service standards . many things have vanished . the candy on a tray , the cotton wool for all to take home in cute little packets , pens and headphones and even more .\nwhile that is all fine , there seems to be no free lunch on an airline as well today . many players in the low - cost space have done away with it altogether with obscenely priced in - flight menus that keep many a passenger hungry till landing . an empty stomach is really not a great start to building a positive brand .\neven if one can bear this , in total and true understanding of the cost - saving mindset that is necessary to run a good business , what is inexcusable is the quality of service offered by the ground staff . while the in - flight staff is still a well - trained and polite lot , the ground staff seem to be losing touch with the customer . a ruffled customer on the ground is not happy customer in the air for sure , never mind how good the in - flight experience is .\neven if one is to bear the on - ground experience as one that is all about cost savings again , what is crucial is the situation on flight delays and how it is handled . as low - cost flights delay and cancel flights at will , the \u201coperational reasons\u201d excuse is just not taken well by the passenger at large . and this is causing one more pain point that needs managing .\nnalini , there sure is a lot of pain . blame it on better cost management practices . blame it on the airline wanting to make better money as well . better money to keep the airline flying to take care of your future flying needs . the airline is a service , but the airline is a business as well . managing both these dimensions without trampling on the service requirements and standards of the passenger is the challenge at hand . sadly , few are managing this well .\ncomparisons are odious , but the indian traveller is still getting better service and better everything at large than the guy in the uk and the us and most certainly in europe , for sure . but i agree , nalini , we must aspire to the best . at this point of time , this is a matter of worry and the airlines just don ' t seem to be bothered to listen .\nin my company , there is a lot of emphasis on networking . i force myself to network , but don ' t really enjoy this . is there a solution ? and what is this networking all about ?\nrohit , i really hope you don ' t get into trouble with your company for asking this question . but it is a good one . a real one .\nnetworking is what networking does . and networking is what networking becomes . a disease at times . a disease that robs us of our sincerity . a disease that robs us of who we really are , and something that at times makes us what we really don ' t want to be . insincere beings .\nthe guy smiling at you in the post office queue is not a sincere human being . he is an amway salesperson out on the prowl . ouch !\nthe guy who gives you his card and gets back to you even before you have reached your hotel with a friendly e - mail is really not doing it just out of love for a fellow human being . everything today in the space of networking is highly returns - oriented . the genuine feel and flavour of life is really at threat .\nmy take is a simple one . i worry as many of us are progressively traipsing the path of the frivolous and the insincere , as against the solid and the real . many of us are really caught in the vortex of the insincere . many of us really find ourselves in what i call the insincerity trap . a trap that makes you as unreal and hollow as society wants you to be .\ncan we then attempt to throw networking out of the window , at least for a while ? take a networking break ? could we then interact and exchange calling cards only when we really want to ? not by force of habit . not by force of the networking disease that wants us to harvest another soul onto my network .\nand let ' s smile when we want to . let ' s recognise people who we really know , come across all the while , never mind their value to our networks . let ' s just get real . at least for a while ? rediscovering ourselves is really networking with ourselves first , before we attempt to network with others .\nthe explosively growing food delivery business in india is going upmarket , . . .\ncashing in on the popularity of videos , facebook\u2019s instagram has launched . . .\nthere will be $ 24 billion in net new advertising investment this year , the . . .\ntwo indian campaigns won grands prix at the cannes festival of creativity . . .\nthe 2018 world cup campaigns sport football legends old and new , life . . .\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 . . .\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 . . .\nair pegasus in a press release said this will help the carrier to restart operat . . .\nrahul ' s parting ways with us occurred several days back as part of our restructuring of airports and ground services ,\nspicejet said in a statement .\nthere were quite a few airlines that faced turbulence before shutting down . et lists the airlines that went bust in the past two decades :\nprivate airlines have a due of rs 526 crore towards the state - owned airports authority of india ( aai ) till december last year .\nthe country\u2019s leading aviation training institutes are increasingly stepping up focus on b and c category cities as youngsters from small - town india aspire to high - flying careers in the booming aviation industry .\nlenders are reconciling to the fact that chances of an equity investor coming forward is remote while the airline ' s troubles are rising .\nthe benefits of the etihad deal notwithstanding , veteran industry watchers will find naresh goyal ' s enthusiasm for foreign investment fascinating .\nin a bid to keep the tatas out of aviation space , successive govts had changed rules of aviation game every now and then , just to justify exclusion .\nduring 2004 - 07 , india was bullish and low per capita matrix in every sector made entrepreneurs make over - optimistic estimates of the vast market .\ntheir top lines are impressive , they serve billions of customers and most of the poster boys come from these two sectors , so what if they\u2019re losing money .\nnewbies to get permission only after the ministry is convinced that the cos have sound financials .\nthe journey from a cinema hall in delhi to regent street in central london , would probably qualify as an ultra - 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{"id": 54154, "summary": [{"text": "invis multimedia formerly india vision international the first apple computer based video production studio of india , was set up in 1995 .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "they started commercial production in march 1996 . ", "topic": 11}], "title": "invis", "paragraphs": ["sidco - invis effort it was in turn entrusted to the software division of invis multimedia , which specialises in digital content generation , software development and multimedia solutions .\nwatch this video to see why you should consider using an invis mortgage broker . watch more videos\u2026\nat invis \u2013 the siemens group , we value your business , operate with integrity , and stand behind all our promises . contact us today and make invis \u2013the siemens group your vancouver broker for life !\nthe book has been conceptualised and produced by invis multimedia , the makers of ` kerala - the green symphony . '\nthe kerala tourism website , designed and maintained by invis multimedia , is among the top tourism portals in the world .\ndeveloped by it solution provider invis multimedia , the qr code will be carried soon on tourism - related magazines and brochures .\ninvis \u2013 west coast mortgages is happy to provide a no - obligation consultation to discuss your mortgage needs and make recommendations to you .\n\u00a9 2018 invis - the siemens group . all rights reserved . privacy policy | sitemap mortgage website by roar solutions | urbo social content\ninvis - a national mortgage brokerage with licensed mortgage brokers that provide expert mortgage advice , getting you the best mortgage and rate for your situation .\nthe competition , coordinated by kerala tourism ' s it solutions provider invis multimedia , is open to all children between the ages of 4 - 15 years .\nwhen you work with a brokerage firm like invis you benefit from our company\u2019s long - established relationships with a variety of lenders from traditional banks to private financing .\n' paula made the financing so easy . whenever i talk about my mortgage to other potential purchasers , i mention paula and invis . thanks ! ' - wayne\ncopyright of invis inc . \u00a9 all rights reserved . ho : 600 - 5770 hurontario st . , mississauga , on l5r 3g5 brokerage license # : 10801 / 315928\ninvis is a product from the inventors of the wooden biscuit joinery technique in switzerland . this new , invisible , detachable joining system is a unique way to save time and efforts by allowing to join two parts with a completely hidden fastener , while leaving it detachable at any time . this offers almost limitless applications , using invis in combination with other joining techniques .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your invis ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\ninvis - west coast mortgages # 201 - 1530 cliffe ave , courtenay , bc | t . 250 . 897 . 3550 | tf . 1 . 888 . 897 . 3550 | all rights reserved\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your invis ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\n\u201cthe great visuals , which pass in a split of a second , have helped in neutralizing the possible language barrier which the foreign viewers would confront , \u201c said hari , from invis multimedia , which did the visualization .\nhon ' ble prime minister of india mr . a . b . vajpayee at the releasing ceremony of \u2018ayurveda \u2013 the mantra of niramaya\u2019 an interactive cd - rom on ayurveda produced by kerala tourism in association with invis multimedia .\nbangalore , aug 23 : finally video greetings have also arrived ! ! invis multimedia , one of india\ns premier content developers proudly presents this novel concept on the net . these video greetings can be found in the website urltoken\nwe are the comox valley\u2019s locally - owned office of invis canada \u2013 one of canada\u2019s largest independent mortgage brokerage firms . our team of brokers from courtenay and neighboring communities are here to help you get the financing you need when you need it .\ndrilling gauge set rasto ( mono ) . one universal drilling gauge with pins and drill bushings for invis elements . includes a strong plastic jig , drills and bushings sizes 5 , 8 , 10 , and 12mm . all contained in a systainer case .\npublished by it solutions provider invis multimedia , the four e - books will be available at online stores for easy reading on e - book readers , mobile phones or computer screens . the digitization of the four coffee - table books was sponsored by kerala tourism .\npublished by the thiruvananthapuram based it solutions provider invis multimedia , the four e - books will be available at online stores for purchase for easy reading on e - book readers , mobile phones or computer screens . the digitisation of the four coffee table books was sponsored by kerala tourism .\nan unusually short lifespan might indicate that your invis 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 .\ninvis , along with affiliated company mortgage intelligence , is one of the largest and most respected national mortgage brokerages in canada , with mortgage consultants across the country , in every province , with representation in small and large cities ; urban and rural areas . the company has a strong history of success :\nnew mx starter kit - everything you need to start with the new mx joiners from invis . the kit includes the new minimag mx , a flexible extension shaft to access hard - to - reach places , two insertion tools for the new mx joiners and one box of 20 joiners . all contained in a compact systainer box .\nthere are others too who\u0092ve raked in large amounts of money even if they haven\u0092t faced the cameras themselves . take m . r . hari of invis multimedia , who started making videos for kerala tourism back in 1998 . \u0093i also made videos on everything from yoga to street magicians , ayurveda , and herbal medicines , \u0094 says hari .\nwhether you are looking for solutions to provide proprietary access , special aesthetics , knock - down installation , invisible clamping or joining dissimilar materials , invis can do the job . there is nothing comparable in the market and this is why the new product has won so many prestigious international awards . we hope to include you as one of our leading innovators .\nmonthly bills weighing you down ? if you have enough equity in your home , you could consolidate your debts into one easy mortgage payment , allowing you to save on interest and start paying extra on your mortgage . you might even be mortgage - free sooner ! call us , we can show you how . find an invis mortgage professional here : urltoken\nfrom invis multimedia ( www . greensymphony . com ) of trivandrum . ( disclaimer : i have no personal financial interest in this product or company ) . beautifully designed and easy to use , this cd - rom is also well - written , and provides a wealth of information about the state ' s extraordinary natural and cultural inheritance ; it is reasonably priced at rs 980 or $ 25 .\nthe portal contains clippings of land , people and culture of kerala . almost all major festivals of the state can be viewed from the site . \u201cour idea is to add 5000 video clips by september 2008 and 10 , 000 by march 2009\nsays hari m . r . , managing director of invis group . \u201cultimately this site with detailed description will become a video encyclopedia of the state\nhe adds .\nsymphony celestial seems like an apt title for the series of dvds brought out by invis multimedia portraying ten dance forms of india . other than the recording of the forms in a captive format , the dvds are a boon to those who would like to use them as reference material . each of the dvd is between 130 to 45 minutes with four to five of the traditional items in each style . simple , lucid introductions before each item performed by leading exponents and subtitles for the lyrics accompanying the dance provide additional flavour\nthe latest venture of invis multimedia is an attempt to portray 10 of the country ' s finest dance forms , mostly classical and some with antiquity that goes over 2 , 000 years . great master performers in exhilarating dance forms such as bharatanatyam , koodiyattom , kuchipudi , kathakali , manipuri , odissi , mohiniyattom , satriya , kathak and yakshaganam find a place in the dvd , which is a collector ' s item for any lover of art . the package claims to be an authentic and reliable reference material for students , researchers , libraries , and for any one with an interest in the country ' s dance forms .\nkalamandalam sivan namboodiri performs the kudiyattam , where his vast experience as senior faculty member of the kerala kalamandalam . the mohiniyattom is performed by dr . deepthi omchery bhalla . the simple yet expressive feminine angle to the dance is further embellished by the soulful music . kathakali is given expression by the artistes of the margi theatre , trivandrum \u0097 inchakkadu ramachandran pillai , kalamandalam ratheesan , margi vijaykumar .\nthe essence of kathak is presented by pali chandra manipuri in all its swaying glory is performed by bimbavati devi along with artistes of manipuri nartanalaya , kolkata .\nbharatanatyam is brought to life by cultural activist and the force behind the arangam dance theatre , chennai , anita ratnam . the dvd provides a comprehensive view of the beauty and rhythm of the dance form .\nfrom the land of jagannath \u0097 orissa \u0097 comes the enchanting dance form odissi , performed by sujatha mohapatra . manju bhargavee shows how kuchipudi from the village of kuchelapuri in krishna district of andhra pradesh , is still such a vibrant and colourful dance form . not as familiar as the other nine forms is satriya that comes from the island of majuli , one of the biggest riverine islands in the world in the middle of the brahmaputra river , assam . and anita sharma , the senior most disciple of guru jatin goswami , gives an elegant introduction to the dance form that is simple and delightful . replete with theatre and laced with rich music and movements yakshagana comes to life with the performance of the artistes of the yakshagana troupe \u0097 malla sri durgaparameshwari yakshagana kala mandali .\nkerala tourism has launched quick response ( qr ) code - aided tourism search , an innovative tool which makes it easier for travellers to find destinations and related information on the official website .\nthe facility has been rolled out as smartphones have started playing a key role in travel planning . the qr code - aided tourism search optimises interactive features of the site keralatourism . org .\nkerala tourism has already established hundreds of qr - coded signboards along the road network in the state . travellers can scan the qr code using a smartphone or a tab which has a qr - code reader . the radius of the location to be known can be selected . the predetermined distance varies from 2 km to 50 km . a total of 1 , 200 geo - tagged photos from various parts of kerala , with around 75 photographs from each district , have been uploaded on the website .\naddressing a press conference after launching the qr code here on wednesday , minister for tourism a . p . anil kumar said kerala tourism was the first to offer the facility in the country .\nkerala tourism is looking for a massive collection of geo - tagged images with people\u2019s participation in expanding the qr code database .\ngeo - tagged photographs with location information of possible tourism destinations can be uploaded on the website using a smartphone . this will be verified before including in the qr code - aided tourism search .\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 .\nurltoken introduces this new concept for sending video greetings during the occasion of onam , the major festival of kerala , india . video clips depicting onam celebrations , can be sent as onam greetings via e - mail . the user can customize the message to be send along with video . the greetings page is created with great usability , so that even a novice in internet can send video greetings to their near and dear .\nthe video portal , urltoken contains hundreds of professionally made video clippings of kerala , a state of india . kerala , popularly known as god\ns own country is one of the fifty destinations of a life time , according to national geographic traveller .\naccording to m . r . ajith , executive director , the speciality of kerala videos is that it contains only professionally created video clips . \u201cunlike user developed sites where visitors struggle to find out quality videos from umpteen number of videos , urltoken offers you the best of kerala\n.\nthe\noneindia\nword mark and logo are owned by urltoken digitech media pvt . ltd .\nwe use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website . this includes cookies from third party social media websites and ad networks . such third party cookies may track your use on oneindia sites for better rendering . our partners use cookies to ensure we show you advertising that is relevant to you . if you continue without changing your settings , we ' ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on oneindia website . however , you can change your cookie settings at any time . learn more\ntrivandrum : the millennia - old ayurveda is taking the digital route to reach a global audience captivated by the science of life . kerala tourism today launched two e - books on ayurveda in a first electronic publication of its kind by a tourism board in the country .\nstate tourism minister shri a p anil kumar released the two e - books on ayurveda , besides two other e - books , one on the socio - cultural history of kerala and the other on yoga and healthy living , at a function here . kerala tourism is a pioneer in using digital tools for promoting the destination .\nthe e - books on ayurveda are the award - winning coffee table books \u2018panchakarma : ayurveda\u2019s mantra of rejuvenation\u2019 , explaining panchakarma as a holistic rejuvenation therapy combining five therapeutic actions to detoxify the body and revitalise the body system ; and \u2018ayurveda : the mantra of niramaya\u2019 , an introduction to the medicine system using texts from ancient scripts to modern research papers .\nthe other e - books are \u2018kerala : a poem in green and gold\u2019 , a veritable storehouse of information on kerala by former chief secretary k jayakumar and \u2018yogasutra : the art and science of living\u2019 .\nin his remarks , the minister said , \u201cthe e - books on ayurveda are aimed at people around the world , to help them learn about the age - old system of medicine so that they can come to kerala and experience its health benefits\u201d .\nsuman billa ias , secretary , kerala tourism said , \u201cthe two ayurveda e - books and the other two e - books are part of our continuing efforts to inform the global audience about kerala and to help them become a part of the experience that is kerala\u201d .\nrani george ias , director , kerala tourism said , \u201cusing modern technological tools is important in today\u2019s digital age to reach a wider audience who are eager to travel\u201d . those buying the ayurveda e - books will get free e - brochure on kerala tourism .\ncopyright \u00a9 2009 \u2013 2018 kerala it news . all rights reserved . powered by sourcing partners .\no , i am not kidding . it is true that today just about the only things that california and kerala have in common are the following : a southwesterly physical location in their respective countries , and a population that is approximately 30 million . maybe also that both produce a lot of high - value agricultural products , and both have lots of sunshine . otherwise , there is pretty much no comparison . but that - - if n vittal can help it - - may be about to change .\nthe information technology advisory council for kerala , under the chairmanship of the irrepressible vittal , met recently and made a number of recommendations . the former union secretary of electronics and telecommunications and present chief vigilance commissioner seems to believe - - he does concede that he is an optimist - - that if these recommendations are followed through , kerala will indeed become a high - tech power .\nit has become a critical part of the future for kerala . for one thing , there is the element of competition : every other southern state , namely karnataka , andhra pradesh , tamil nadu and even neighbouring maharashtra , has latched onto it as a generator of prosperity for their burgeoning populations .\n- - who picked up yet another encomium as technology man of the year at the comdex india technology fair in new delhi - - has energised the region after explicitly identifying it as a core competency for his state . in tamil nadu , too , which was hitherto viewed more as heavy - industry location , former union industries minister murasoli maran has taken on the mantle of local champion for high technology .\nkarnataka , with its critical mass of technology industries centred around bangalore , and maharashtra with the weight of its industrial complex in bombay and pune , are already acknowledged centres of it . that leaves little kerala as the country cousin , and that probably means kerala simply will have to try harder - - it is hardly known for technology .\nwhat kerala is famous for , of course , is natural beauty , and in turn , tourism . in the short span of ten years it has evolved a remarkable campaign centred around the themes of heritage tourism and ayurveda . helped to some extent by the troubles in kashmir which have decimated the tourist traffic to that state , kerala ( with its clever advertising positioning as ' god ' s own country ' ) has suddenly emerged as a major tourist destination .\ninstead of attracting the free - spending , affluent , environmentally conscious visitor from overseas , kerala has largely attracted the backpack crowd - - thus kovalam , one of the most beautiful beaches in the world , sometimes feels infested with penurious european kids who spend little , go on drug binges , and are general , undesirable riff - raff . the pristine nearby varkala may , sadly , follow the same path .\nhouses that have been converted into spartan ethnic lodges serving up traditional cuisine and medicinal massage , and the ancient dance forms of kudiyattam , mohiniattam and kathakali .\njust as rajasthan has successfully promoted its variant of heritage tourism , with the splendid palaces , the tradition of chivalry , and the colorful pushkar fair , kerala has highlighted its more humble country homes , the tradition of herbal medicine , and the re - staging of a trissur pooram - like event with caparisoned elephants . even though purists may complain that kerala , like its look - alike bali in indonesia , is prostituting its culture for a few tourist dollars .\nanother area where kerala demonstrated vision was in the early establishment of keltron , the state electronics development agency , in an attempt more than twenty years ago to bring the manufacturing of electronic equipment into the state as a small - scale , even cottage industry , that would take advantage of its competencies . alas , keltron , for reasons that are not clear to me , has run into financial difficulties .\nthus , there are areas where kerala has been far - sighted and visionary . that ' s the good news . the bad news is that the kerala pattern of income redistribution and reform has run into a brick wall . this experiment , much beloved by development economists , has transformed kerala through thorough - going land reform and citizen empowerment .\nkerala has managed to reach first - world levels of human development and a physical quality of life at income levels that are a mere one - hundredth of the west . this has been achieved essentially through ensuring that whatever wealth is generated in kerala is made available to all sections of the populace . thus there is little of the grinding poverty seen elsewhere in india ; neither is there the unbelievable opulance .\nby richard franke and barbara chasin ; their later papers on the topic are available on the web . these numbers indicate the tremendous achievements made through redistribution as a development strategy .\nmore recent figures indicate that the literacy rate has inched up closer to 95 per cent , the life expectancy for women in kerala is slightly higher than that for white women in the us ; infant mortality has fallen ; and the birth rate is about 15 - - the state has reached zero population growth . it is also likely that the per capita gnp is probably an underestimate , as the average keralite expends considerable ingenuity in avoiding the eagle eye of the tax collector . after all , kerala accounts for the highest ( per capita ) sales of all sorts of consumer goodies .\nbut kerala is now beginning to run against what i suppose is a fundamental law of economics : there is no more wealth to redistribute . the state has little by way of productive industry ; its traditional agricultural strengths ( again millennia - old : the roman pliny complained that all the gold of rome was going to kerala to buy black pepper ) are being undercut by high factor prices and poor resource management .\nkerala is sustained primarily by its exports of human capital : the educated manpower that streams out of the state to the rest of india , the middle east , formerly to singapore , and now to north america , sustains the state with very large external remittances ( more than us $ 10 billion in 30 years ) that exceed the state budget , i am told . this is not exactly a healthy state of affairs , and the state government runs a persistent deficit in any case .\nalarmingly , the hard - fought gains in the physical quality of life index are now beginning to dissipate - - it is believed that unemployment is at about 12 per cent and that fully one - third of the population may be technically below the poverty line . thus , it is imperative for kerala to concentrate on wealth creation .\none of the best solutions appears to be it - - after all , it does not need great amounts of capital , it is non - polluting , and indians in general seem to be fairly good at it . the level of human capital in kerala is adequate , even though educational attainment levels are only average . the state ' s service sector is already 43 per cent of the economy : the highest level in india .\nfurthermore , the infrastructure in kerala is astonishingly good in patches - - it is the only state where there is a 2 megabyte fibre dot connection to practically all locations , a happy consequence of the long , thin geography . of course , this is an under - utilised resource , but it could form the basis for wiring the place for fast internet access .\none of the possibilities in kerala is the creation of internet content - - given the large numbers of educated but underemployed people , it might be feasible to put them to work doing the boring but necessary activity of turning paper documents into electronic content . and this could even be done at home , assuming the last - mile problem is addressed .\nsince kerala is in any case the biggest consumer of information in india , this possibility is not all that remote . already , there are some it - based services operating out of kerala , even though they are not very high - tech : for instance , medical transcription , legal transcription , etc . this is not very profitable work , but it could employ quite a lot of people .\neven if you are well - informed about kerala , this cd , which was sponsored by kerala ' s department of tourism and the technopark , will provide new insights . i would especially recommend it to diaspora malayali children , for it gives bite - sized information , never pedantically , about the land , the heritage , the history and places of interest in this , india ' s emerald coast .\ni have some minor cavils about the cd - - i do believe the video and audio clips from films could have been chosen more judiciously ; in other words , they did not put in my favorite film songs . sigh ! but the background music compensates for that , with traditional tunes and themes , for example the vadakkan pattukal ( northern ballads ) . my other problem is that the cd is mildly addictive - - i spent three hours straight with it when i first got a copy .\nall in all , however , the cd is a synthesis of high - tech and\nhigh - touch\n: precisely what kerala hopes will be its unique competence . the technopark in trivandrum is another example of this synthesis . kerala ' s boosters never tire of pointing out that it is the lowest - cost it location in the country , with a fully loaded cost at only $ 8 / hour , as compared to other locations which may be as much as three times as expensive . doubtless this gladdens accountants ' hearts .\nthe technopark has the usual techno - gobbledygook - - a captive power plant , a satellite earth station , access to an international airport , and so on . but what it has that no other site offers is an utterly stunning physical location atop a hill . if you look around , there is nothing but coconut palms and , on the horizon , the cobalt - blue arabian sea ; kovalam is a mere five miles away . come to think of it , i wonder how anybody gets any work done there .\ni am told quite a few companies , mostly small businesses and start - ups , have set up shop at the technopark . housing and other costs are also low : in 1997 - 98 , trivandrum had an inflation rate of 8 per cent in the consumer price index , as compared to say , delhi , with 14 per cent , according to recent figures . there is also an adequate flow of fresh engineers from the state ' s several schools .\nthere are a couple of flies in this ointment , however : one , the issue of money for investment ; the two , the issue of labour intransigence . on the first point , the it council suggested that 3 per cent of the budgets of all departments be set aside for computerisation ; if this money comes from the government , it is likely that the private sector will chip in , assuming there are profits to be made .\nlabour intransigence is a bigger problem . and a corollary is the feeling that the marxist government in kerala is likely to be generally anti - business . in both cases , to be quite honest , the issue is more perception that reality . officials reel off figures that show that the kerala worker has shaped up , and is not prone to strikes and industrial action any more - - they have seen too many factories down their shutters and leave the state .\nas for the marxists , they seem to have come to the realisation that they have to attract investment and support entrepreneurship . despite occasional tantrums , the marxists are indeed adapting . there may yet be hope .\nin sum , if all these plans come together , and brave entrepreneurs can be found , kerala might yet confound the nay - sayers and become a high - tech state . ' god ' s own computer country ' doesn ' t quite have that certain ring to it , but who knows ? watch out , silicon valley !\nthe union minister of state for tourism , renuka chowdhury , releasing symphony celestial , a dvd collection of indian classical dance forms , by giving the first copy to the tourism minister , p . sankaran .\nwhen it comes to showcasing the rich classical art forms , keralites are in the forefront and a thiruvananthapuram - based digital publishing house has come out with yet another dvd package titled ` celestial symphony ' , which was released on saturday by the union minister of state for tourism , renuka chowdhury , by handing over the first copy to the tourism minister , p . sankaran .\nwith an eye on the western audience , the series of dvds / vcds on classical dances of india , have english subtitles . honoured by unesco , koodiyattom art form is presented by kalamandalam sivan namboodiri , who has the distinction of being the first one to learn koodiyattom outside the ` chakyar ' community . the section on bharatanatyam features anita ratnam of arangam dance theatre based in chennai . mohiniyattom is perfomed by dr . deepti omcherry bhalla based in delhi . what takes the cake is the section on kathakali , which combines the facets of ballet , opera , masque and pantomime . there is unparalleled array of colours , music , expression , drama and dance , which prove to be a truly amazing audio - visual experience .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nif the plan doesn ' t work , change the plan but never the goal .\nnow with such dedicated people at the helm and a government to support bold measures , such initiatives are bound to show positive results . gksf season 7 would be something to look forward to and maybe time to make a definite mark at the national and international level .\nkerala tourism has received a shot in the arm as its signature video has gone viral , securing more than 6 . 3 lakh views on its facebook page , besides 21 , 000 shares in three days , after it got uploaded on keralatourism . org . among the viewers ' comments , 60 % were from outside the state , which according to the tourism department , is a positive indication of the rising popularity of kerala as a preferred tourism destination .\nthiruvananthapuram : kerala tourism has received a shot in the arm as its signature video has gone viral , securing more than 6 . 3 lakh views on its facebook page , besides 21 , 000 shares in three days , after it got uploaded on keralatourism . org . among the viewers ' comments , 60 % were from outside the state , which according to the tourism department , is a positive indication of the rising popularity of kerala as a preferred tourism destination .\nclaiming that it ' s for the first time that an official video , which is also projected as the theme song for kerala tourism , is getting such a viewership , tourism director p i sheikh pareeth said that he was expecting it to cross 50 lakh in the days to come . \u201cwe have put everything that symbolizes kerala , its nature , culture , people and art forms , together to make this musical video , \u201c he added .\nthe 4 . 10 - minute long video features a song ` muthalam mudithalam kaliyadum nade nin thunjathu . . . ' in devagandhari raga , which one can relate to the ` god ' s own country ' and its ` sopana ' music . \u201cgiving music to these beautiful lines penned by manoj kuroor ( a writer and a chenda artist ) was a great feeling . he could give a rhythmic structure to each line , blending beautifully the traditions of kerala . but the unprecedented hit on social media came as a big surprise for me , \u201c said sreevalsan j menon , the music director .\n\u201cthe song also gets a feminine perspective , as it is sung by two female singers meera rammohan and sreeranjini kodampally , which according to the music director , projects the state as gender - friendly . however , the main focus is the rhythm of kerala which is achieved beautifully through the lyrics , music and visualization , \u201c he added .\nhe has just 2 weeks left & i need rs . 5 . 5 lakh to save him .\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\nkerala tourism is conducting an online painting competition for children worldwide in memory of edmund thomas clint , a prodigy who created more than 25 , 000 works of art before he died one month short of his seventh birthday .\n, a prodigy who created more than 25 , 000 works of art before he died one month short of his seventh birthday . clint ' s prolific output consisted of paintings and drawings - created mostly on used paper with charcoal , pencil , ball - point pens , crayons and watercolours - that depicted kerala ' s rich cultural heritage , especially its religious festivals and temple art forms .\ndied on april 15 , 1983 of kidney failure , but his masterful works continue to astonish art lovers and critics for their vibrancy , depth and maturity .\nwe hope this competition will become a lasting memorial to clint , the magical talent who was with us for such a short time . it is a tribute to an artist whose drawings are as awe - inspiring today as they were when he first drew them ,\nthe minister said .\nwe also intend to showcase kerala ' s culture and its uniqueness as a destination .\nthe paintings can be on any theme related to the state of kerala and the each participant can submit up to five entries online through the kerala tourism website urltoken . there is no entry fee for the competition which will be open from january 15 to may 31 , 2014 .\ntourism secretary mr suman billa said the idea of the competition is to let the world see ' god ' s own country ' through the eyes of a child .\nkerala is one of the most beautiful places on earth and it was even more beautifully rendered on canvas by clint . we want the world to be inspired by clint and by kerala .\nclint ' s father mr m t joseph thanked the kerala government for reviving his son ' s memory and honouring his prodigious talent thirty years after his death . he and his wife said while they have preserved tens of thousands of clint ' s works on paper , the prolific child had also used every inch of space on the walls and the floor of their home as canvas .\nwe hope the world will know clint better through this competition ,\nhe said .\nchildren living anywhere in the world can register online for the painting competition . upon registration they will be sent two e - books - one containing a portfolio of 30 works by clint and the other with 100 photographs on kerala to help them learn more about the region and its culture .\nadditionally there are more than 3000 video clips on the award - winning kerala tourism website for the children to browse through .\nthe painting should be on paper and created manually . the participants can scan the painting and submit the image to kerala tourism website using the log in id they receive at registration .\nthere are 125 prizes on offer . the top 5 winners ( and their parent / guardian ) will each get a tour package to explore kerala along with an economy class ticket to travel to the state .\nthe millennia - old ayurveda is taking the digital route to reach a global audience captivated by the science of life . kerala tourism recently launched two e - books on ayurveda becoming the first tourism body in the country to launch electronic publications . mr . a . p . anilkumar , minister for tourism , released two e - books on ayurveda ; besides two other e - books : one on the socio - cultural history of kerala and the other on yoga and healthy living .\nthe event , attended by mr . suman billa , tourism secretary , mr . vijayan thomas , chairman ktdc and dr . n . prashant , managing director , ktdc , also witnessed the launch of a 15 - minute film on kerala ' s western ghats , besides two brochures on the excavation site of the ancient port of muziris near kochi and the key festivals and events of the state in 2013 .\nthe e - books on ayurveda are the award - winning coffee table books ' panchakarma : ayurveda ' s mantra of rejuvenation ' , explaining panchakarma as a holistic rejuvenation therapy , combining five therapeutic actions to detoxify the body and revitalize the body system ; and ' ayurveda : the mantra of niramaya ' , an introduction to the medicine system using texts from ancient scripts to modern research papers .\nthe other e - books are ' kerala : a poem in green and gold ' , a veritable storehouse of information on kerala penned by mr . k . jayakumar , former chief secretary and ' yoga sutra : the art and science of living ' .\nthe e - books on ayurveda are aimed at people around the world , to help them learn about the age - old system of medicine , so that they can come to kerala and experience its health benefits ,\nmr . a . p . anilkumar said .\nthe two ayurveda e - books and the other two e - books are part of our continuing efforts to inform the global audience about kerala and to help them become a part of the experience that is kerala ,\nmr . suman billa said .\n' panchakarma : ayurveda ' s mantra of rejuvenation ' had won the prestigious pacific asia travel association ( pata ) gold award for promoting kerala as a destination for ayurvedic rejuvenation . ' ayurveda : the mantra of niramaya ' had won the national tourism award for the ' best publication in english . '\nuse of modern technological tools is important in today ' s digital age to reach out to a wider audience who are eager to travel ,\nms . rani george , director , kerala tourism , said .\nthe e - books , film on western ghats and the new brochures on muziris and kerala ' s festivals contain vital information suited to a wider section of people , both at home and abroad , and the young as well as the elderly ,\nshe said .\nthose buying the ayurveda e - books will get free e - brochure on kerala tourism . at the end of each chapter of the e - books , a link to the website of kerala tourism (\n) provides instant reference for the readers about kerala as a top tourism destination in the world .\ntitled ' the call of the wild ' , the 15 - minute film on kerala ' s western ghats cover seven major locations and the northern and southern bordering points of the ghats in the state . declared a world heritage site by unesco , the western ghats are one of the world ' s biodiversity hot - spots . the seven major locations appearing in the film are eravikulam national park , silent valley national park , mathikettan shola , pampadum shola national park , anamudi shola national park , myristica swamps and the palakkad pass .\nthe tourism minister also launched two brochures titled ' muziris ' and ' celebrations ' . it is for the first time that a brochure has been produced on muziris , covering the entire excavation project to unearth the remains of the ancient port city that had trade relations with rome .\nthe ' celebrations ' brochure covers the key festivals and events in kerala that are a huge draw among the tourists , especially from abroad , during 2013 . this is the second time that kerala tourism is bringing out a brochure on the state ' s festivals and events . the first ' celebrations ' brochure was published in 2012 . both ' muziris ' and ' celebrations ' will be distributed at national and international tourism fairs and road shows .\nkerala is tipped to become the first state to enforce food safety laws online with a pilot being scheduled for launch here on monday .\ntv anupama , commissioner , food safety , told businessline , a computer application has been developed and undergone trials .\ntablet - based app \u201cwe are now looking to develop a tablet - based app so that officers can take on - the - spot assessment and even keep the office of the commissioner informed in almost real - time .\n\u201cwi - fi connectivity can help them run through the procedures the same day , \u201d anupama said .\nthis will help speed up the \u2018response time\u2019 of the administration to instances of violation of food safety laws , bring those involved to book , and most importantly , fast track information to the public . \u201d\ntablets distributed currently , it takes 4 - 5 days to get through with procedures ranging from sample collection to lab testing ; issue of show - cause notices ; punitive action ; and appeals .\nanupama said that officers at the district level have already been given tablets . a primary level of training has already been given to them .\nthe tablet application will decide the success of the online initiative , anupama said . \u201cwe will keep a watch and try to get a feel of the app as we go along . \u201d\nlimited capabilities currently , use of technology is limited to the laboratory - level testing of samples collected . the new application will take it further upstream to the spot where the sample is sourced .\nthose who worked on the application had a tough job assimilating the myriad provisions of the food safety act \u2014 more than 100 of them with sub - sections , rules and regulations . state government - owned sidco was roped in with a mandate to find a one - stop it solution for both lab testing and enforcement .\nthe latter is also the it consultant for the kerala tourism department since 1998 .\na five - member software team got on the job with the guidance of food safety joint commissioners k anil kumar , d sivakumar and d ashrafudeen , and research officer g gopakumar .\na peek into the most important events happening in india and around the . . .\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 . . .\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 . . .\nayurveda and ` panchakarma ' have become the buzzword among tourists coming to god ' s own country . ` ayurveda : the mantra of niramaya , ' a coffee - table book brought out in association with kerala tourism , has bagged the national tourism special award for excellence in publication .\nthe book had earlier bagged the coveted pacific asia travel association ( pata ) award . it contains facts and opinions gleaned from the ancient primary texts of ayurveda . a general view of the principles and practices of ayurveda has also been included .\nthe 110 - page book , which has a foreword by ayurveda physician k . raghavan thirumulpad , is aimed at tourists coming to the state for ayurveda and rejuvenation therapy . the beautifully - illustrated book comprises seven sections - the history of ayurveda ; the philosophy of ayurveda ; the body mystique ; pharmacology ; rejuvenation ; frequently - asked questions ; and explanatory questions .\nphotographs of murals depicting lord dhanwantari and lord brahma imparting the knowledge of ayurveda to their disciple daksha prajapati ; daksha prajapati passing on the knowledge to the aswins , the twin gods ; and the aswins passing on the science of healing to indra , king of gods , are included in ` the history of ayurveda ' section .\nin ` the body mystique ' segment , ` doshas , ' ` dhatus ' and ` malas ' - the three elements that kickstart the various functions of the body - are described in detail .\nthe section on ` pharmacology ' deals with classification of ayurvedic drugs and how ayurvedic remedies are prepared .\nthe section on ` rejuvenation ' describes in detail the ` panchakarma . ' a blend of rejuvenation therapies aimed at detoxifying and revitalizing the body , panchakarma is claimed to be the most effective way of alleviating stress and combating functional impairments of the body . it tunes the body , organs , mind , breath , and nerves , and purifies the blood .\npurification therapies , treatment methods of panchakarma with the preparatory procedures , main treatment procedures and post - treatment care are included . from ` thalam , ' ` thalapothichil , ' ` sirovasti , ' ` pichu , ' ` netradhara , ' ` karnapoorna , ' ` udwartana , ' ` kativasti , ' ` urovasti , ' ` navarakkizhi , ' ` podikkizhi ' and ` ilakkizhi ' to ` shirodhara ' and ` takradhara , ' all are covered in the book .\nfrequently asked questions such as does ayurveda advocate vegetarianism , why are ayurvedic medicines not standardised , do ayurvedic drugs have side - effects , and why are most ayurvedic treatments time consuming are included .\nsharing workshop on creative language development efforts with govt . functionaries and school management committee members\nrotarians must work with mission and passion to bring about positive and sustainable . . .\nelectric vehicle service between jagannath temple and jagannath ballav math under \u2018swachh iconic . . .\nprime minister narendra modi , korean president inaugurate mobile manufacturing facility in . . .\npresident kovind dedicates \u2018anand bhawan museum and learning centre\u2019 , the ancestral house of the late biju patnaik , to people ."]}
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myc in teleosts and characterization of the duplicated c - myca genes in goldfish embryos .\nyou agree and acknowledge that your obligation to indemnify cbl herein shall survive the termination of this agreement or myca .\nyour request will be accepted / rejected maximum within two working days and that status will be shown in the request at profile section of myca . your successful requests will also be reflected in your cardmembers information at profile section of myca .\nyou agree and acknowledge that you shall at all times keep your password , otp and myca user id confidential and shall not share or disclose your password , otp and myca user id to any person whatsoever , including any officers of cbl .\nagreement\nmeans the terms and conditions of the myca agreement herein , as may be varied from time to time .\nmyca cube day 2017 ( previously known as kdu open 2017 ) venue will be at paradigm mall . please share out this email to all of your cuber ' s friend who are participating myca cube day 2017 ( previously known as kdu open 2017 ) .\nat the october 2011 4 - h myca leadership weekend , youth learned mapping skills , interpersonal communication skills , and leadership skills .\nyour payment request will be accepted / rejected maximum within two working days and that status will be shown in the view payment in payment section of myca . your successful payment will also be reflected in your statement activity in statement & activity section of myca .\nevolutionary history of c - myc in teleosts and characterization of the duplicated c - myca genes in goldfish embryos . - pubmed - ncbi\nsubject to the terms and conditions herein , myca is made available for application and enrolment to primary cardmembers who has existing amex credit card .\nyou agree that you shall , at all times , be responsible for all access and / or use of myca made via your password , otp and myca user id whether it was in fact made by you or by any other person ( s ) purporting to be you .\nat the october 2010 4 - h myca leadership weekend , katie , dani , and alex ( the 4 - h myca core team ) are co - facilitators for workshops training the five 4 - hmyca sites . please visit our five sites to see what each has been doing .\neventually , myca , a canada - based corporation that develops doctor - patient communication technology , contacted parkinson and partnered with him to create hello health .\nalthough the obertus left michael ' s legacy behind , his reach would greatly affect myca even after the methuselah ' s final death . during myca ' s years in constantinople , michael encouraged myca ' s thirst for knowledge . it was his intent to make the young tzimisce a walking record of constantinople , michael ' s vision of heaven on earth . during michael ' s final nights , symeon and gregorius dimities reshaped myca ' s body and mind in a joint effort to make him a copy of the dracon . the doppelg\u00e4nger was presented to michael and they loved each other . michael perceived the farce , of course , but he did not care . instead he loved myca for who he was , and instilled vykos with his vision and with a need to preserve the dream ' s legacy . myca became michael ' s architect , building a new kingdom without the mistakes of the past .\nfollowing the infusion of the dracon ' s essence , myca fled back to constantinople , staying in touch with the rest of the fiends via correspondence .\nplease read and understand american express myca terms & conditions carefully before you access the website and / or use the services therein . by accessing the myca site , you signify your acknowledgment and acceptance of these terms and conditions along with theamerican express participants web site rules and regulations ( stated above ) .\nupon confirmation you will receive an otp through sms or email . when you key in the otp , city bank will send you a temporary password . subsequent to your successful enrolment to myca , you will be required to key in your myca user id and temporary password to log in for the first time .\nsubject to clause 4 . 5 , all instructions transmitted via your password , otp and myca user id shall be irrevocable and binding on you upon transmission .\nto make changes to your personal details through myca , go to profile section in top menu banner and make the request my clicking change beside required option .\nnotwithstanding the generality of clause 19 . 1 , cbl may terminate , suspend or restrict your access to myca immediately upon giving you notice , if : -\nyou shall not interfere with the access to and use of myca or banking services by other customers and you shall not use myca for any purpose other than conducting authorized transactions and performing authorized activities . the pertaining to your account ( s ) . you shall also not hack , attempt to hack or gain unauthorized access , whether directly or indirectly , into myca , any other customer ' s account ( s ) and / or the banking service ( s ) , for any purpose whatsoever .\nmyca chose the name sascha after the convention of thorns in remembrance of an old comrade - in - arms that died in battle against the camarilla . [ 1 ]\nyou shall furnish cbl with complete , accurate and timely data , information and instructions in relation or in connection with any transactions and performance of any transactions made through myca .\nyou shall observe all reasonable propriety and etiquette in your communications with cbl and shall not communicate any false , obscene or defamatory information to cbl whether through myca or otherwise .\nupon cbl ' s receipt of your notification made pursuant to clause 3 . 4 above , you agree and acknowledge that cbl may , at its sole right and discretion , suspend your access to myca until a new password and ( myca user id ) is issued or applied for and / or such reported / unreported discrepancies are resolved by cbl .\nmyca user id\nmeans a unique name selected by you during your first time registration to , consisting of no less than six ( 6 ) and no more than ten ( 10 ) alphanumeric characters ( no special character allowed , only alphabets / numeric / alpha - numeric ) which must be keyed in by you every time you log on to myca .\nshould you wish to report any error or make any queries or complaints in relation to myca , you may write in , e - mail or call the city bank call center .\nyou may terminate your access to and use of myca or any particular banking services at any time , by giving at least fourteen ( 14 ) day ' s prior written notice to cbl . the notification will not be effective until cbl has received your notice , acknowledges it and proceeds to terminate your access to and use of myca or the relevant portions thereof .\nmyca was embraced by the draconian tzimisce symeon , whose line was enemies with the carpathian tzimisce . eventually , both returned to constantinople . the great books of alexandria became myca ' s silent teachers while the political juggernauts within the byzantine courts taught him the subtleties of influence . myca became a member of the dream circle to expand his thaumaturgical knowledge and worked closely with the keeper of the faith , but still maintained correspondence with other tzimisce from the carpathian line , like lugoj and velya , and worked with the children of judas for his own ambitions . like the other cainites of the city , however , myca became enamored with the toreador michael and the methuselah ' s delusions of divinity . while loyal to his sire , he was greatly dismissive of his grandsire , for having taken his sire ' s love from him and for installing numerous restrictive rules for the use of vicissitude in the service of the divinity within . myca fanned the discontent within his sire ' s heart against his brother , hoping to drive a wedge between them that would drive symeon away from the city . in secret , myca planned to prepare to leave the city behind .\nmyca : learning uses technology to analyze performance gaps and then create highly engaging and interactive e - learning courses focused on improving employee performance through our unique design techniques that ensure learning that lasts\u2122 .\nunless otherwise specified herein to the contrary , all notices and communications by cbl in relation to myca may be given by cbl in any one of the manners set out in the enrollment form .\naccount\nmeans your credit card , account ( s ) with city bank as may be accessed through myca as may be determined by the city bank limited and amex from time to time .\nmyca\nis a secure site which allows cardmembers to view their entire card portfolio . cardmembers can monitor his balance and rewards earned , redeem points , manage account information etc right from home .\n\u201cthis is about making healthcare accessible , \u201d myca spokesman peter heywood told the brooklyn paper , adding that the company is already scouting park slope and other neighborhoods where urban professionals live and sometimes get sick .\nsascha vykos , named myca vykos in the years before their self - inflicted castration , lived an enviable existence in the glorious byzantine empire . born to royalty in the carpathians before the turn of the first millennium , myca seemed destined for greatness from a young age . as a child , his fits and visions brought him to the attention of house tremere within the order of hermes . he learned the basics of spellcraft and proved such an adept student that he inspired jealousy in the magus goratrix . goratrix ' s later attempt to betray myca to tzimisce cainites backfired , and the young boy found himself among the fiends .\ninstructions\nmeans any request , application , authorization or instructions in whatever form given or transmitted through myca to cbl or by you or any other persons purporting to be you , whether authorized or unauthorized .\nyou shall keep yourself informed and updated of cbl ' s relevant and applicable policies and practices and other terms applicable to your account ( s ) , the banking services and myca as provided by cbl to you .\nmyca is now looking forward to its outdoor program spring session , which will be starting on march 19 . the city of st . charles also recently published a documentary on missouri youth cricket which was aired locally .\nthe series has been saved , by this great team of self funded volunteers , who certainly deserve first options at the 2016 , selection table . magic moments in myca ' s 6 year history ! match report by john hammer\nto block your card due to lost / stolen / restricted access request it through card management in myca profile section . select the reason from drop down , an optional description and click block , the card will be blocked .\ncbl shall use all reasonable efforts to ensure the operation and provision of myca and the banking services . however , you agree and acknowledge that cbl does not make any warranties or representations of any kind whatsoever with respect to myca and the banking services provided by cbl , whether express or implied and subject to clause 16 . 4 , shall not be responsible or liable for any loss whatsoever howsoever arising whether in tort , contract or indemnity , in relation to the provision of myca and the banking services whether suffered by you or any other person with the exception of losses which , subject to clause 5 . 8 . , are caused by the fraudulent or gross negligent conduct of cbl ' s officers .\nfortune 500 corporations hire myca : handling to source material handling equipment , parts and services more economically . we ' ve developed an innovative software system to track both procurement and ongoing operational costs so clients can optimize the service life of their equipment .\n18 / 8 / 2017 kdu open 2017 has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances and it will be replaced by myca cube day 2017 . the venue of the competition has changed to paradigm mall . details of this competition can be seen here .\nyou agree and acknowledge that where the changes or amendments made are necessitated by an immediate need to restore or maintain the security of a transaction on your account / myca , cbl may proceed with making such changes and amendments without notice to you .\nthough cbl shall endeavor to ensure the security of your information which is transmitted through myca , you agree and acknowledge that cbl does not make any warranties in respect of the same and you hereby accept the risk associated with the use of the internet medium including but not limited to the risk that all information transmitted through myca may be accessed by unauthorized third parties and accordingly , you shall not hold cbl responsible or liable for any such unauthorized access , theft of information or any losses resulting there from .\nyou agree to observe all security measures in relation to your account ( s ) and the access to and use of myca as specified in this agreement and any other rules and regulations , policies or guidelines as may be in force in relation thereto .\nhis participation in the sabbat ' s formation was the first step toward that goal . during the antitribu uprising , better known as the anarch revolt , the anarchs attacked the elders ' strongholds to destroy everything associated with their former masters . myca , on the other hand , played the monster while torturing symeon \u2013 repeatedly absorbing and regurgitating his sire before the final act of diablerie - but also took the role of scholar when he saved books at risk to his own existence . during the uprising , myca aided his allies , lugoj and velya , and proved pivotal aid to the nascent sabbat movement as priscus . in 1453 , myca was forced to flee constantinople and turned to roaming the landscape of transylvania as a part of several packs . forty years later , myca attended the convention of thorns , voicing his disagreement of hardestadt ' s plans by throwing his own genitals into the ventrue ' s face , though later vykos admitted that\nthat action\u2026 all those years ago\u2026 was vulgar and short - sighted\n.\nthe last one being the city of hazelwood parks and recreation department , which enabled myca to achieve its long overdue vision of having a full season of cricket . the indoor facility at hazelwood community center allowed the kids to continue their training throughout winter months .\nwelcome to the myca group of companies . leveraging technology as an enabler , each of our business units strives to help clients streamline costs , create operational efficiencies , and improve employee performance . please click on one of the links below to access specific service offerings .\nmyca is primarily focused today on launching and investing in early stage healthy lifestyle businesses and brands including restaurants , prepared foods , consumer and skin care products , and food related programs revolving around paleo , primal , atkins and other low carb high quality fat initiatives .\nyou further agree and acknowledge that where an instruction was received by cbl prior to such termination herein but has not been processed , and your access to myca is thereafter terminated , you shall neither hold cbl responsible nor liable for any failure to process the said instruction .\nyou shall , at all times , be responsible for obtaining and using the necessary internet browser and / or any other hardware and / or software necessary including any new and recent versions thereof , which is necessary to obtain access to myca at your own risk and expense .\nmanaging industrial waste is a complex process that involves far more than simply picking up trash . myca ' s waste management service ensures that companies achieve close to or even zero landfill . our hauler network covers the entire country and offers many options to reduce , reuse and recycle .\nyou agree and acknowledge that any information pertaining to your account ( s ) as reported through myca may not necessarily reflect or indicate transactions that are yet to be processed and updated and therefore , should not be taken as conclusive of your account balance and transaction history with cbl .\nphilippine squash academy president bob bachmann ( front ) with squashers joan aribado , myca aribado , aysah dalida , isabelle gotuaco , robert garcia , rafa yam , david pelino and macmac begornia , coaches jun paganpan and valentino bong and secretary - general vince abad santos in the sea games .\nthere are some specific things that we ask of you as a mentor for myca . they aren ' t difficult or even impossible to do . it is the positive growth of your mentor / cadet relationship that you report to us that make the montana youth challenge academy a success .\n\u201cthe crowd was amazed at our performance considering everyone knows we don\u2019t have jumbo courts in the philippines , \u201d said abad santos . \u201cwe\u2019re proud of what myca and aysah accomplished . it\u2019s the first silver ever won by the philippines in squash in the sea games so we made history . \u201d\nprior to forming myca partners , mr . frankfurt spent more than a decade as a partner and senior portfolio manager at various investment partnerships . his responsibilities included investment research and selection , risk management , deal negotiation , and working with senior managers of portfolio companies to further their strategic goals .\nyou shall be responsible for the maintenance of any account that you may have with a network service provider . for your access to myca and you hereby agree , acknowledge and understand that such access will , to that extent , be subject to the terms and conditions of your network service provider .\nsascha vykos , born myca vykos , is the signature character of the tzimisce clan in vampire : the masquerade and dark ages : vampire . this androgynous character \u2013 a noddist scholar , tzimisce scientist and cainite monster \u2013 has long been a staunch supporter of sabbat freedom , and acts as its chief torturer .\nyou agree and acknowledge that cbl reserves the right to debit your relevant account for the payment of any fees , charges and / or penalties imposed pursuant to this agreement including any government charges , stamp duties or taxes payable as a result of the use of myca and the banking services provided there under .\nyou agree and acknowledge that all fees and charges including but not limited to telephone and telecommunication charges , relating to your access and connection to myca including any fees and charges imposed by any network service provider shall be borne solely by you , and cbl shall neither be responsible nor liable in relation thereto .\nyou shall promptly notify cbl of any changes or variations in your personal particulars and cbl shall be entitled to assume that there have been no changes or variations until cbl has received notice thereof given by you . you can make any changes as per city bank normal procedure or through myca profile menu option :\nyou shall , at all times , be responsible for all instructions transmitted to cbl via your password , otp and myca user id regardless of whether they were made by you or someone purporting to be you and you hereby agree and acknowledge that cbl would be entitled to rely on and treat any instructions made , submitted or effected pursuant to the use and entry of your , password , otp and myca user id as having been made , submitted and effected by you and accordingly , cbl shall not be responsible or liable for any losses which you may suffer , whether directly or indirectly , as a result of the same .\nsubject to clause 3 . 7 , until cbl receives and logs such notification under clause 3 . 4 above , you shall be liable for all such transactions , which are conducted through myca via your myca password , otp and user id whether or not the same were conducted or authorized by you . for the avoidance of doubt , you shall be liable for all such transactions conducted through myca up to the point of time notification is made and logged pursuant to clause 3 . 4 above , or otherwise , up to the point of time notification is supposed to be made , which for the avoidance of doubt , is immediately upon you discovering or having reasonable grounds to believe that your password , otp and myca user id have been compromised in any way and / or you have received any statement , data or information which indicates that an unauthorized transaction has taken place or is otherwise not intended for you . where such notification is delayed for any reason , you shall in addition to being liable for all transactions conducted up to the above referred point in time , be liable for the actual loss which occurred after the mentioned point in time , until the actual notification made by you is received and logged by cbl subject to clause 3 . 8 below .\nyou\n,\nyour\nor\nyourself\nmeans cbl ' s or amex cardmember in whose name the account is held by cbl or and each person who uses or is authorized to use a password and a myca user id or other means of access as may be established or approved by cbl .\nyou hereby authorize cbl to accept and act upon any instructions made by you in respect of myca including but not limited to payment ( s ) point redemption or to otherwise deal with your account ( s ) without any further authority . further , you agree and acknowledge that subject to cbl having received notification from you pursuant to clause 3 . 4 herein , cbl will be deemed to have been duly authorized by you to accept and act upon instructions to cbl made via your password , and myca user id whether or not such instructions were in fact made by you or any other person ( s ) purporting to be you .\nyou , in submitting to cbl any application , instructions or in continuing with the account ( s ) or the use of myca , shall be deemed to have conferred upon in such application or by such conduct as the case maybe , your due authorization and permission for such disclosure in accordance with the terms hereof .\ncbl may inform you of such fees , charges and / or any variations thereof by giving fourteen ( 14 ) days prior notice in writing or posting at city bank ' s official websites or in any manner deemed applicable by cbl . should you disagree with the imposition of such fees , charges and / or variations thereof , you shall cease to use myca or the particular banking services to which such fees , charges and / or variations relate to . your continued use and access of myca or the particular banking service to which such fees , charges and / or variations relate to shall be deemed as your agreement and binding acceptance of the same .\nto replace your card in case of damaged / lost / stolen / name change request it through card management in myca profile section . select the reason from drop down and click replace . your request will be sent to the respective team and we will follow normal card replacement procedure . except atm captured , replacement fees may be charged\nnotwithstanding anything contained herein and for the avoidance of doubt , where the unauthorized use of your password , otp and myca user id is due to your actions , fraud , disclosure , abuse or misuse , which are deliberate , you shall be liable for such use even if a notification is made pursuant to clause 3 . 4 above .\nwe started myca health by questioning why healthcare seemed locked in a decades - old mindset ; paper - based , uncommunicative , inefficient and simply not rewarding for provider and patient alike . we then tapped into the practical needs and wants of the marketplace : physicians , patients , administrators , employers and insurers to guide the development of our technology .\nsubject to clause 19 . 3 , you agree and acknowledge that cbl reserves the sole right and discretion to suspend , terminate or restrict your access to myca or any part thereof for any reason , by giving seven ( 7 ) days prior notice to you and without any liability whatsoever to you or any other third party for doing so .\ni will not make the mistakes my progenitors have made . i will not choose fear or ignorance . i will not cower in terror of myself , of who and what i am . i will not hate myself , nor reject myself . i am myca vykos , and one night , the world shall know me for what i truly am .\nduring our first meeting , i told him of my vision to create a facebook - like platform that connects doctors with their patients that also had some sort of emr functionality to it to keep records . it\u2019s evolved tremendously since then , and i\u2019ve taken a position as chief medical officer / imagineer with myca to build this technology and create and roll out hello health .\nnotwithstanding your obligations to pay any fees and charges under any other terms relating to your account , you shall pay to cbl all fees , commissions and any other relevant charges at such rates and in such manner as cbl may impose and / or stipulate from time to time with respect to myca and / or any of the service ( s ) provided there under .\nyou agree and acknowledge that cbl has the right to invalidate your myca user id and your password without prior notice and without being obliged to provide any reason for such invalidation or to respond to any request for information from yourself . further you agree and acknowledge that you shall not hold cbl liable for any loss , which you may suffer as a result of such invalidation .\nall instructions transmitted to and / or received by cbl through your password , otp and myca user id shall be deemed as regular and genuine instructions made by you . for the avoidance of doubt , cbl is under no obligation to verify the said instructions with you to determine its authenticity but cbl may , at its sole right and discretion , do so for its own purposes .\nin the montana youth challenge academy our mentors are considered one of the most important parts of this academy . we rely on you to be a trusted friend , confidant , and support system to our challenge graduates . these youth need someone they can rely on in order to pursue their placement plans that they create and set for themselves while in the residential portion of myca . this someone is their mentor .\n\u201cwe\u2019re hoping to pick up a few more medals , \u201d said philippine squash academy secretary - general vince abad santos , who\u2019s in k . l . \u201cmyca got a bronze in women\u2019s singles in the last sea games so we\u2019re confident she can do it again or improve . robert is playing fantastic squash and we\u2019re looking forward to his first singles match which if he wins , will bring him to the semifinals . \u201d\nsuch notice may be provided to you either in writing addressed to the last address given by you to cbl ' s or in the form of a notice displayed at cbl ' s branches or in the form of a notice displayed at myca site or cbl ' s website , or to your email address or phone number as message or in such other manner as may be prescribed by cbl from time to time .\nif you continue to use myca , after the effective date of any additional or amended terms and conditions , or where no effective date is specified , after a period of fourteen ( 14 ) days upon your receipt of such notice , whether actual or deemed in accordance with clause 18 . 2 , then you shall be deemed to have accepted such additional or amended terms and conditions and agreed to be bound by the same .\nhe\u2019s still seeing patients the newfangled way . but he\u2019s changed course a bit , joining myca , a technology company in canada , to produce what he calls a facebook - like software platform for doctors to manage their practices . he\u2019s also looking to take his care concept and the new technology to doctors nationally through a franchise branded as hello health . ( you can watching the video for an overview and read a recent profile of parkinson here . )\nyou shall be solely responsible to understand the potentiality of various cybercrimes including but not limited to phishing scam at your own extent and safeguard your myca user id and password including relevant information that may deem confidential and case sensitive . you agree that cbl shall not be held responsible by any means , for your inability to understand the potential risk associated with such cyber scams , even if it incurs financial loss to you as a consequence of falling prey of cyber scam .\n25 / 7 / 2017 hi guys ! the registration for kdu open 2017 is now closed as it reaches the participant limit . for those who made it into the list good luck to you ! but for those who didn ' t make it into the list don ' t be sad because there will be more competitions coming up ! if you have any other enquiries regarding the payment system or the competition in general do not hesitate to find us .\nkeep calm and grab a cube\n- myca -\nif you discover or have reasonable grounds to believe that your password , otp and myca user id has been compromised in any way and / or you have received any statement , data or information which indicates that an unauthorized transaction has taken place or is otherwise not intended for you , you shall immediately notify cbl or via telephone at its call center specified in clause 12 . 1 . 1 . for the avoidance of doubt , all telephone calls made to cbl ' s call center shall be logged by cbl .\nyou agree and acknowledge that cbl will not be held liable for your inability to access myca or any part thereof , the rejection of your transactions , the incorrect processing of your transactions as a result of your failure to maintain your account with the network service provider or your failure to obtain or use the necessary internet browser and / or other hardware and / or software including but not limited to any failure to upgrade the relevant internet browser and / or software or to use the new and recent versions of the same as may be required by cbl .\nbut it won\u2019t be smooth sailing to bump up the harvest . this morning , the philippines takes on singapore in the men\u2019s team event and host malaysia in women\u2019s team . later tonight , the philippines\u2019 no . 1 male player and world no . 275 robert garcia battles the winner of the match between thailand\u2019s arnold phatraprasit and indonesia\u2019s mohammad nur tastaftyan in the quarterfinals of men\u2019s singles while the philippines\u2019 no . 1 female player and world no . 98 myca aribado faces the survivor of the match between thailand\u2019s tuddaw thamronglarp and singapore\u2019s sherilyn yang huixian in the quarterfinals of women\u2019s singles .\nat the april 2012 4 - h myca leadership weekend , a local foods forum was featured \u2014 led by got farms with a banc facilitator teaching selected youth how to lead an open space forum . saturday picking from the garden , cooking and learning to facilitate activities prepared the way for sunday\u2019s local foods forum with the local community invited . results of the local food forum spawned new efforts including a collaboration grant benefiting got farms with cooking lessons and an improved kitchen for the church across the street that they use ( also housing the community dinners featuring their garden\u2019s produce ) .\nat the april 2013 4 - h myca leadership weekend , the five sites taught each other : newport led anti - bullying activities ; milo showcased their hawt spot afterschool program ; buckfield showed off their garden , outdoor classroom , bunnies , and campfire circle ; bethel got farms showed their greenhouse , gourd house , and squash hill ; and bridgton showed their scuba diving skills with the underwater robot / camera system to ameliorate milfoil . together they ushered in the new youth voice , youth choice grant sites pledging to work as mentors to the new groups for youth leadership and service learning .\nthe young tzimisce had the memories of this event plucked away by his sire soon after it occurred , but he eventually remembered the episode moments before he had a bizarre encounter with another member of the trinity who used to rule constantinople , the true dracon . inside an obertus monastery in the outskirts of brasov , myca ' s lover , ilias cel frumos became an avatar of the tzimisce antediluvian and consumed the essence of his childe , dracon . he then proceeded to rape vykos , impregnating the young tzimisce ' s flesh , blood and his soul with the very essence of the dracon .\nin addition and without prejudice to any right which cbl may have under law or otherwise , all funds , instruments and other property belonging to you in the possession or control of cbl shall be subject to a general lien in favor of cbl in respect of all sums or other liabilities now or at any time hereafter due , owing or incurred by you to cbl on the account ( s ) , myca or on any of the banking services , or otherwise in any manner whatsoever , in any currency , whether actual or contingent , joint or several and cbl may apply the proceeds thereof in settlement of those sums and liabilities .\nsubject to clause 13 . 3 , you may be required to disclose to cbl all relevant information relating to any report , query or complaint including but not limited to your name , the relevant account ( s ) number ( s ) , a description of any such error , query or complaint , an explanation on why you believe it to be an error or why you require more information and the amount ( s ) involved in the suspected error , query or complaint , as maybe relevant . notwithstanding this , you shall not , at any time and under any circumstances whatsoever , disclose your password and / or myca user id to any cbl staff or representative .\nin his\noriginal\nchosen form , myca had a dusky african skin tone , long black hair , and large hazel eyes . his face seemed all planes and shadows , with his high cheekbones his most prominent feature . tall and slim , he had very long fingers and pointed , painted fingernails . for years , he affected robes and cloaks of the finest byzantine quality . his voice was cultured , his manner pleasant . such was his beauty ( enhanced by vicissitude ) that both sexes lusted after him . after the convention of thorns ,\nsascha\ngradually assumed an alien , androgynous aspect , refining his wicked vicissitude and shaping himself into a beautiful angel of death .\nthese terms and conditions ( hereinafter referred to as agreement ) , unless otherwise amended and notified by the bank from time to time , sets out the rights and obligations of you as the cardmember , and us as the bank , in connection with your use of the services under myca ( hereinafter also referred to as the\nservices herein\n) , and your access to myca through urltoken hereinafter referred to as\nthis website\nwhich is a american express online card management service provided by the city bank limited to its eligible american express cardmembers , in order to enable them to electronically access and use their card account . notwithstanding anything contained herein , you agree and acknowledge that although this terms and conditions regulate your access of this website and use of the services herein , the said services shall also be subject to the applicable terms and conditions of any agreements which may govern the subscription and use of the same any instructional material or user guide ( s ) provided by cbl or to you as well as any other terms , conditions and provisions which cbl or american express may prescribe from time to time in relation to your card or account or etc . as such , this terms and conditions shall be read in conjunction with the terms and conditions of those agreements as may be applicable . should there be any conflict between this terms and conditions and the terms and conditions of those applicable agreements , the latter shall prevail .\nmyca was responsible for orchestrating the attack at the village of thorns and renamed himself sascha vykos after the event , becoming one of the most iconic members of the early sect . since that time , vykos has served their sect as scholar and warrior . in both roles , they act as the wandering priscus , though their manner of advising regional cardinals seems more akin to making strong\nsuggestions\nthan polite recommendations . as a scholar , they maintain ancient libraries and repositories across the balkan states . in this role , sascha is an ally to the old - guard sabbat who appreciate the strength of knowledge . as a warrior , however , sascha is also a frightening tool of retribution . with mastery over vicissitude and thaumaturgy , they can best most adversaries . generally , though , they prefer to capture foes rather than kill them . many of sascha ' s prisoners have endured sessions of alternating torture and ecstatic pleasure that last for decades . sacha ' s victims are often unsure whether they are undergoing torture or rape .\nnews corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media , news , education , and information services .\nvolkswagen\u2019s all - electric effort to climb out of its p . r . hole\njay parkinson , a freshly minted physician , decided he had a better idea for caring for the under - 40 crowd in neighborhoods not far from health blog hq . he combined a pre - paid model ( no insurance hassles , please ) with housecalls and oodles of online support , which he told us about in an interview with us last september .\nparkinson has become something of an evangelist for bringing the power and coolness of the internet to internal medicine . today , he\u2019s speaking on \u201c the healthcare consumer fallacy \u201d to it and health gurus at a meeting put on by the healthcare information and management systems society .\nwe caught up with parkinson by im recently . here\u2019s the conversation , edited just a bit for length and clarity .\nwsj health blog : jay , last we talked with you , you were just starting off on an experiment in delivering primary care . can you tell us how it\u2019s been going ? jayparkinsonmd : it\u2019s been going better than i ever expected . without having any sort of referral system in place except \u201changing my shingle\u201d as a website , i amassed about 300 patients in 3 months . everything was going very well except one thing \u2014 all of the free pieces of technology i was using weren\u2019t communicating and it was starting to become very frustrating and inefficient . i knew i needed a unified , seamless platform to make this scale .\nwsj health blog : so what changes are you making ? jayparkinsonmd : in mid - december , a video news story was on the front page of yahoo for most of one day . i got about 200 emails an hour from people all over the nation either thanking me , providing encouragement , or asking if i could be their doctor . one of them was a gentleman from quebec city \u2014 nat findlay . he basically just said , \u201cwe need to talk . \u201d\nhe flew down the next day and we met for about three hours . nat was in the process of retiring from cardinal health after selling a company he started to cardinal about 5 years prior . he was looking to start a new company \u2014 one that focused on connecting doctors and patients .\nwe currently have about 15 developers in quebec cranking out code for the technology . however , selling this sort of technology to the traditional healthcare system is a losing battle so we\u2019re creating a healthcare delivery system focused on consumers who either want or need to pay for affordable primary care who also want to use internet communication to make their lives less complicated .\nwsj health blog : what sort of stuff is in the works ? jayparkinsonmd : think facebook , very effective data visualizations to view your patient\u2019s medical information , igoogle - like or apple dashboard - like browser \u201cwidgets\u201d to customize your interface based on function , interface , and workflow .\nwsj health blog : do you still see patients , and , if so , are you seeing them \u201coffice - less\u201d ? jayparkinsonmd : i am currently officially not accepting new patients but continue to manage the initial 300 . however , when i am in town i will see new patients on a case - by - case basis . i am definitely still seeing them \u201coffice - less . \u201d however , the first hello health will be located in williamsburg in brooklyn on berry and n . 8th st . it\u2019s a 600 square foot street - level storefront that has two exam rooms . we\u2019ll be doing about 80 % of our visits in the patients\u2019 homes , but meet patients at the \u201cstore\u201d for those exams and procedures that aren\u2019t appropriate for your home .\nwsj health blog : so to be clear , hello health is jay parkinson 2 . 0 ? a medical practice that\u2019s technologically enabled but that also has some of the more customary trappings , like an office ? jayparkinsonmd : hello health is a neighborhood - based , internet - enabled practice that sees you in person and communicates with you over the internet . patients become members for a netflix - priced monthly fee and then pay fee for service . in - person visits , whether house call or in - office , will range from $ 75 to $ 150 cash . we will submit your claim to your insurance for you so you can be reimbursed but you pay cash up front . it\u2019s interesting to note that half of my 300 patients have insurance . only two have filed for reimbursement \u2014 it\u2019s the rebate concept . how many people send in those $ 50 rebates ? it\u2019s quite low because it\u2019s just so painful to deal with the rebates just as it\u2019s painful to deal with insurance companies . i offer low - cost , convenient , valuable visits and people simply pay cash .\nwsj health blog : will hello health be a franchise arrangement then ? jayparkinsonmd : yes , it will . very much like chik - fil - a . when chik - fil - a opens a new restaurant , they announce their intentions and receive hundreds of applications for manager / operator .\nthey have a strict process to choose the very best one . they get so many applications because they guarantee something like a base salary of $ 30 , 000 . however , they profit - share with them 50 / 50 and the manager can then make up to $ 300 , 000 a year . we\u2019ll do the same with our doctors .\nfirst , we\u2019ll interview those doctors we think will embody the brand ( and keep in mind , it\u2019s going to be dr . smith , powered by hello health ) . docs don\u2019t have to become a brand . they retain their identity of course . second , we\u2019ll profit - share with them in both the monthly subscription fees and the episodic fees . essentially docs have to only come up with a few thousand dollars as a \u201cdown payment\u201d to become hello health doctors , but after this , they get vw and virgin airlines level marketing and the advertising to announce their services . in the end , they end up making over double the traditional pcp salary . it\u2019s a win / win for docs , patients , and us .\nwsj health blog : a couple of last questions on the experience with your solo venture . last fall a fair number of commenters to our post about you were skeptical about the technology and whether hipaa privacy rules would be a problem for you ? was it ? jayparkinsonmd : hipaa was my last concern . no , it wasn\u2019t a problem , especially since my patients were aware of the unsecure kinds of communication we were using because i made them aware of this . of course , people don\u2019t care about the vast , vast majority of this . they\u2019d rather choose convenience over privacy regarding their asthma for instance . also , since hipaa is a completely unenforced law , i wasn\u2019t concerned ."]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "joulex", "paragraphs": ["\u00a9 2012 joulex is a registered trademark of joulex , inc . joulex energy manager ( jem ) and load - adaptive computing are trademarks of joulex , inc . all other brands and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holder .\nall four joulex products are eligible for integration including joulex energy manager for pcs , for distributed offices , for energywise and for data centers .\n, national sales manager for fieldserver technologies .\nachieving joulex - ready validation shows customers that our solution meets or exceeds joulex compatibility criteria and successfully integrates with one or more of the joulex energy manager products .\n, president and ceo at joulex .\nthe joulex - ready technology partner program formalizes these activities to provide partners with the technical resources and professional guidance that our own customers have come to expect from the joulex brand .\njoulex claims its customers are reducing energy costs\nby up to 60 percent .\njoulex unveiled the latest upgrade of its energy management software product last week , the first version of joulex energy manager ( jem ) to be driven largely by customer feedback .\nkey partners such as calxeda , fieldserver technologies , project performance corporation , and wesustain are already leveraging the joulex - ready program to validate their solution integrations with the joulex energy manager platform .\nwhile joulex ' s headquarters are in atlanta , its main development center is in kassel , germany , and most of its early customers are in europe . siemens has deployed joulex energy manager in two facilities .\njoulex chemicals private limited - manufacturer of boiler water treatment chemicals & r . o water treatment chemicals from alwar\njoulex software uses an agentless system to detect devices on ip networks and track their energy usage . in this video , mark davidson of joulex talks about the company and demonstrates the software and some of its capabilities .\na single , seamless interface for former joulex partners and customers to open and manage service renewals and product support requests .\njoulex has made it easy to become part of the joulex - ready program . vendors simply complete an application and , once approved , they gain access to the joulex energy manager software development kit ( sdk ) and other technical resources to assist them . once the vendor ' s solution is validated , they can display the joulex - ready logo on their packaging and marketing materials for qualified offerings . additionally , their companies are listed on the joulex - ready webpage , giving them global visibility to customers , service providers , system integrators and sales teams worldwide that may be looking for readily deployable enterprise energy management offerings .\n. available globally , the joulex - ready program , which includes a comprehensive software development kit ( sdk ) , will provide technical validation and assurance for software and hardware vendors to ensure compatibility and interoperability with the joulex energy manager ( jem ) platform .\nbut noonan argues that the market has no clear leader as of yet , and thinks joulex offers a unique value proposition . joulex ' s software licensing costs will be about a third of the amount customers save by using the technology . hypothetically , if a 5 , 000 - employee company saves $ 300 , 000 a year using joulex they would pay $ 100 , 000 .\njoulex ' s energy management solution provides businesses the ability to measure , monitor , and manage their network ' s energy usage .\nbut noonan ' s main focus is joulex , which has 12 employees . although noonan is president and ceo , he says the credit for building joulex ' s technology goes to chief architect josef brunner and cto rene seeber , noonan ' s fellow co - founders .\nread the joulex integration q & as for commonly asked questions regarding cisco service offers , service agreements , renewals , support , and more .\njoulex chemicals private limited - manufacturer of boiler water treatment chemicals , r . o water treatment chemicals & descalants chemicals in alwar , rajasthan .\nfor more information on the newly integrated services portfolio , and how to open a service support case , visit the services and support for joulex .\nnoonan jokingly suggests that eventually\nsomebody is going to ip - enable a toaster ,\nadding it to the list of devices managed by joulex .\nthe open nature of network and systems management tools makes it relatively easy for joulex to gather the power information it needs , mccormick says . even with virtualization technology dividing physical servers into multiple logical entities , joulex can read the power usage of each individual virtual machine and make recommendations to lower energy costs . one customer that ' s piloting joulex is using vmware ' s live migration to move applications from one data center to another to take advantage of lower energy prices .\nactive joulex service agreements have been migrated to cisco software subscription support service agreements and integrated into our renewals management processes , as well as our support tools and processes .\ncisco just announced its intention to spend $ 107 million on joulex , a vc - funded startup that makes software to monitor and manage power usage of networked devices .\none of joulex ' s primary selling points is that , as a single piece of software , it doesn ' t require any agents to be installed on network devices .\nsec filings show joulex as having raised $ 17 . 2 million back in 2011 from target partners , techoperators , sigma partners , flybridge capital partners and intel capital . the firm was founded in 2009 in munich , germany and will reside within cisco\u2019s industry solutions group . the joulex software will integrate with cisco ' s energywise energy - management system .\njoulex and its main technology , the joulex energy manager , is based on a simple architecture . it ' s a single piece of software that is installed on a pc or virtual machine , usually in about two hours , and provides remote monitoring , analysis and management of all devices connected to the ip network . while vendors like 1e and verdiem focus on pcs and servers , joulex looks at essentially any device controlled by a computer , whether they are lighting systems , hvac , voip phones , or wireless access points .\nthe joulex energy manager ( version 4 . 0 ) platform is an enterprise - class energy management solution that reduces the total cost of ownership of network and data center infrastructure .\nthe joulex software allows the customer to monitor , measure and manage energy consumption of networks and it systems across an enterprise without the need for hardware sensors or device - side agents .\npointclear ceo dan mcdade said : \u201cwe are pleased with the productive year - long relationship between pointclear and joulex , and we\u2019re most gratified to be considered part of our client\u2019s team . \u201d\ntom noonan , joulex president and ceo said in a statement . \u201cour customers around the world are taking the lead in the \u2018sustainability\u2019 revolution , similar to the prominent roles they played in both the quality revolution and the computer revolution previously . the unprecedented growth that joulex has experienced indicates the importance of enterprise energy management solutions as the lynchpins in this transformation . joulex will continue to innovate to help provide the visibility and analysis required to help them control energy across their web scale enterprises - - from buildings and industrial controls to data centers and their distributed it infrastructure . \u201d\njoulex has $ 2 million in venture funding ( largely from noonan ' s tech operators firm ) and only about $ 200 , 000 in revenue so far . numerous energy management vendors are being formed to help businesses deal with the rising cost of energy and proliferation of power - hungry it equipment , meaning joulex will be just one of many options for a cost - conscious cio .\njoulex is a company founded by four former executives of internet security systems , according to greenmonk\u2019s tom raftery . but instead of hunting for security vulnerabilities , joulex hunts for energy inefficiencies . it can monitor anything with an ip address \u2013 pcs , servers , even ip - enabled hvac units , etc . \u2013 all without clients or hardware . it\u2019s priced according to the number of devices managed .\njoulex is a leading innovator in sustainable energy management for the enterprise . the joulex energy manager ( jem ) automatically monitors , analyzes and controls the energy consumed by all devices connected to the network\u2014without agents , hardware meters or changes to your network or security . this provides enterprises unprecedented visibility and control over the consumption and utilization of energy throughout their distributed office environments , data centers and facilities management systems .\nsoftware to track and manage energy use is an active sector of the data center market . one new player in this market is joulex , which has developed an agentless system that detects devices on ip networks and their energy usage . at the recent data center world conference , mark davidson of joulex told us about the company and demonstrated the software and some of its capabilities . this video runs about 12 minutes .\ncisco has completed the integration of joulex , a leading innovator in energy management solutions that provides organizations the ability to see , measure , and manage their it energy use for all network - connected devices and systems across the enterprise , including distributed offices and data centers . on november 20 , 2013 , the cisco energywise suite ( formerly joulex energy manager solutions ) became orderable on the cisco global price list ( gpl ) .\n\u201cwe needed a partner who understood joulex\u2019s value proposition , and would in turn help us achieve market coverage , gain market intelligence , and most importantly , generate highly qualified sales opportunities , \u201d said tim mccormick , vice president of sales and marketing for joulex . \u201cas an early stage company , we needed a team of sales professionals who could quickly help us target the relatively new sustainability market and ramp up sales efforts . \u201d\nfaces competition from a variety of companies that want to cut energy cost and consumption in large data centers . some of these \u2014 from calxeda to vmware \u2014 could be competing in the sense that they want a piece of a data center\u2019s budget . however , they could just as likely turn out to be collaborators whose technology works with joulex solutions . ( calxeda , formerly smooth - stone , shares some investors with joulex . )\n[ ed\u2019s note : edited the passage above at 11 : 55 et after initial publication to reflect joulex\u2019s potential to collaborate with other players in this space , while competing for a piece of data center budgets . ]\nthe thing\nright now\nfor noonan is a green it company called joulex , which is attempting to change the way businesses monitor and manage the power used by it equipment and other devices connected to computer networks .\nseeber , previously the iss chief scientist for content security products , and brunner initially founded joulex in march 2008 to solve a security problem , but a sequence of events caused them to switch their focus to energy management .\nas ceo , noonan is putting in nearly 90 hours a week , and brought his team to the interop conference in las vegas this week to launch joulex , which had been operating in stealth mode . ( take our interop history quiz . )\n, the prospect development firm , announced today it delivered $ 2 million in sales opportunities to atlanta - based software company joulex in 2012 . pointclear was tapped in late 2011 to provide the lead generation , qualification and nurture services energy management solutions provider\njoulex ' s approximately 15 customers include swisscom ( which is tracking 300 , 000 devices with energy manager ) , bmw , daimler , and deutsche bank , and noonan has had discussions with officials at google about potentially installing the energy manager in google ' s facilities .\nour proposed smart energy solutions integrate and build on current technology , including cisco energywise management ( formerly joulex ) . energywise management monitors , measures , and manages the energy of many ip connected systems . we develop policies and embed them in energywise to drive energy consumption savings on those systems .\nthe cisco acquisition of joulex helps cisco partners resell cisco energywise services to help your energy - conscious customers control consumption , save money , and boost performance . customers will see how their energy is used , wasted , and saved . they can then turn savings into network and data center business solutions .\njoulex \u2013 an atlanta tech startup promising a way to cut energy consumption and reduce costs at large data centers by about half\u2013 closed a $ 17 million round of financing , the company announced today . investors included : sigma partners , flybridge capital partners and intel capital , along with earlier investors target partners and techoperators .\nreaction from customers testing jem drove the development of several new features , according to marc davidson , sustainability officer for the atlanta - based company . for example , a large silicon valley firm that was developing its own energy management system before discovering joulex , deployed jem but ran into some stumbling blocks when trying to get buy - in from its engineers .\nin year one , leads representing more than $ 2 million in revenue , generated by pointclear , were in the joulex forecast . \u201cpointclear has delivered the opportunities we need to meet our sales goals . we\u2019re projected to achieve 80 % to 90 % growth next year over this year , thanks in part to the leads generated the first year of our partnership with pointclear , \u201d mccormick said .\nthere ' s not a business we ' re familiar with that is asking ' can we have another agent to install on our pcs and servers , '\nsays tim mccormick , vice president of sales and marketing for joulex .\nit just doesn ' t scale , it ' s too costly , you can break things on production equipment . it ' s just fraught full of problems .\nfollowing various stages of pilot testing , the jem version 2 . 5 includes features such as opt - in capability , a smart mobile application called joulex mobile that allows workers to turn their electronic devices on or off , and the ability to save energy in the data center with load - adaptive computing , a phrase the company coined to describe the rerouting of resources to specific functions or processes as needed .\npointclear\u2019s efforts yielded a 9 % lead rate on behalf of joulex\u2014significantly higher than the industry benchmark of 4 % to 5 % . the pointclear prospect development associates , who use the phone , email and voicemail to identify leads and nurture prospects , achieved this success because of their experience and sales training , and the fact that all have four - year degrees , levels of qualification not typical at competitive firms .\nthis week the company released a new version of the application and added a new mobile one that can adjust power consumption \u2013 dim lights , turn off devices etc . \u2013 based on a users location . joulex also expanded its out - of - the - box it infrastructure support , added support for linux and macintosh operating systems and added new reporting capabilities , such as the ability to automatically identify the biggest power hogs in an enterprise .\njoulex is not an early - stage firm . it has had 11 consecutive quarters of revenue growth and a long list of customers including cisco itself as well as bmw , sony , coca cola , equifax , nestle water , schneider electric , danske bank , and deutsche telekom . in 2012 it claimed to have won ,\n10 customer orders over six figures , and one over a million [ dollars ] .\nthe firm added 100 new customers in 2012 .\na standard power management policy that would phase down office devices during regular business hours wouldn ' t work for engineers who might arrive in the afternoon and leave after midnight . so joulex mobile was configured to turn devices on and off based on the engineers ' location . users could also access a portal where they could choose to participate , or opt in , their company ' s program , learn more about energy management and see for themselves how their contributions are boosting the company ' s energy savings .\na german company also turned to jem to reduce energy spending in its data center , which annually cost roughly 600 million euro . like many data centers , the facility constantly burned energy and rarely used all available bandwidth or computing resources , except at certain predictable peak times . working with intel and cisco allowed joulex to dynamically turn off switchers and routers to redirect resources as needed . this resulted in what the company calls increased energy intelligence and visibility that supports a range of it infrastructure devices , including cisco energywise and intel data center manager .\nplayers in the data center efficiency space range include the usual it giants , as well as power equipment giants such as siemens , schneider electric and abb , trane , emerson . on the smaller - company and startup front , we\u2019ve got a long list of contenders such as rf code , powerassure , synapsense , joulex , sentilla and vigilent ( formerly federspiel controls ) that have technology to help sensor , monitor and manage both building equipment assets and it assets , as well as marrying those two sides of the data center into a useful single platform .\nkey findings of the 2009 pc energy report , commissioned by 1e and the alliance to save energy , reveal that nearly half of u . s . employees who use a pc at work don\u2019t shut down their computers at the end of the day , wasting $ 2 . 8 billion every year powering 108 million unused pcs .\nby shutting down computers each night , for example , a company with 10 , 000 pcs can save more than $ 165 , 000 a year in energy costs , according to the study . in the u . s . this translates into more than $ 1 . 72 billion and nearly 15 million tons of co2 emissions .\nkateri callahan , president of the alliance to save energy , says powering down idle pcs can provide a way for businesses to reduce overhead costs and their environmental impact .\n1e and the alliance to save energy commissioned harris interactive to conduct two surveys in the u . s . , u . k . and germany to show how organizations can cut energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint by better understanding user behavior in the workplace .\ndata collected between september and october 2008 reveals that more than one - third of employees in the u . k . ( 38 percent ) , 32 percent of u . s . employees and 17 percent of german employees who use a pc at work said they either have no idea what power scheme settings are , or how to change the power settings on their pcs .\nthe survey also reveals that u . s . employees power down to make sure their pcs work properly and to comply with company policy , not because they are interested in saving money . in addition , findings show that only 10 percent of u . s . respondents power down their computers at the end of the day because of the environment , compared to 27 percent of u . k . respondents .\nof these , more than nine in 10 power down their home pc at least sometimes when they have finished using it \u2014 93 percent in the u . s . , 96 percent in the u . k . , and 96 percent in germany , according to the report . a greater number of respondents in the u . k . ( 78 percent ) and germany ( 78 percent ) are more likely than those in the u . s . ( 63 percent ) to always power down their home pcs .\nthe survey also indicates that 63 percent of u . s . employees feel their companies should be doing more to reduce power consumption . in comparison , 67 percent of respondents in the u . k . and 58 percent in germany believe their companies should be doing more . click here to download the u . s . and u . k . reports .\ndesktop workstations can be a serious power drain for big companies , too . converting to laptops can help ease the energy usage .\nmost employees are instructed to not turn off their computers so that automatic updates ( e . g . antivirus , software and operating system patches ) can run at night so as to not affect their work during business hours . since most new ( er ) computers have energy - saving modes , the actual energy \u201cwaste\u201d is not as much as estimated .\nthe 2009 pc energy report has one major flaw . turning the pc off each night requires booting the software each day \u2013 not a trivial amount of time . allowing only 2 minutes of time to start the pc 4 days a week will incur a labor cost of $ 20 billion for the 108 million pc\u2019s that were mentioned in the report . therefore businesses can save $ 2 . 8 billion in electricity if they are willing to lose an additional $ 18 billion in wages . that is calculated at an annual salary of $ 50 , 000 per year fully burdened with fringe benefits . if it takes 10 minutes to start the pc and software the labor cost soars to over $ 100 billion ! ! !\nsleep and hibernate are very effective solutions in office environments for users with a persistent relationship with the pc . it can , however , be very difficult for administrators to centrally configure power management . this makes it hard to enforce enterprise wide power and can lead to a high level of energy waste . companies like 1e , data synergy and verdiem provide software solutions that solve this problem . for instance data synergy\u2019s ( www . datasynergy . co . uk ) powerman product allows an administrator to remotely configure multiple power policies on a per - user , per - machine and even per - time basis . if necessary the policies can be enforced and , uniquely , the product includes a historical reporting feature that can measure success and highlight problems . the tool is proving very popular in larger organisations and in particular the public sector\njoin 100 , 000 + subscribers who gain a competitive advantage with our news and analysis .\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 environmental leader \u00ae is a registered trademark of business sector media llc .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe chart below outlines the new product names and includes links to the product information on cisco . com .\nwe value your business and are excited to enable you to quote , order , and manage service renewals . we take pride in offering you award winning support tools , software support , access to cisco technology experts , and an extensive knowledge base .\nto open a tac request , you must first register for a urltoken user id . your contract number should be associated with a urltoken user id . you can do so by visiting the\naccess\ntab in your cisco account profile . if you don ' t know your contract number , please contact your cisco partner or account representative .\nfor additional information on obtaining technical support through the tac , please consult the technical support reference guide .\npolicy & regulation are aligning with renewables cost declines to make projects more profitable and portfolios more sustainable .\nthe grid edge comprises technologies , solutions and business models advancing the transition toward a decentralized , distributed and transactive electric grid .\nbatteries are helping to optimize the power grid and opening up new applications and services for utilities and service providers .\nthe wind industry is in a period of intensifying competition and shifting demand that requires a multi - faceted view of the global market .\npower fundamentals are changing faster than ever . stay tuned to gtm for the latest .\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 .\nfree intelligence and insights from industry experts and leading companies on the global energy transformation .\neric wesoff is editor - at - large at greentech media . prior to joining gtm , eric wesoff founded sage marketing partners in 2000 to provide sales and marketing - consulting services to venture - capital firms and their portfolio companies in the alternative energy and telecommunications sectors . mr . wesoff has become a well - known , respected authority and speaker in these fields . his expertise covers solar power , fuel cells , biofuels and advanced batteries . his strengths are in market research and analysis , business development and due diligence for investors . he frequently consults for energy startups and silicon valley ' s premier venture capitalists .\nthis is a good sign - - a healthy venture capital multiple in a green it and energy management acquisition by cisco .\nibm bought noonan ' s previous firm , isis , for $ 1 . 5 billion .\nless software is our biggest differentiator ,\nceo tom noonan told us in an earlier interview , adding that the system is partly based around concepts from the way security software is deployed .\n31 st . james avenue , 6th floor boston , ma 02116 617 . 307 . 9292\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\n\u201ca few projects of note are carving out a path for the future of the internet of everything in power consumption savings through the use of sensors , \u201d explains clif deanhardt , cisco architect , global infrastructure services . while some initiatives are already in flight , the smart energy deployment , in pilot phase , tracks energy use and savings in areas where our policies have been introduced . currently , 1977 devices are being tracked for energy consumption in our tokyo campus , including :\ncisco replaced approximately 295 lcd monitors in its tokyo site with lcds using poe technology . passing electrical power along with data over ethernet cabling allows us to monitor power consumption and control systems through policy . in the late evening , for example , ports can be set to automatically shut off rather than going into standby mode , which saves approximately us $ 1800 annually in energy costs . the realized annual energy savings from using these policies are approximately 64 , 000kwh or us $ 24 , 000 .\n\u201cour story is about interconnectivity , \u201d says deanhardt . \u201cit\u2019s about the network . being a network - driven company , more devices are going to be connected to the network and powered by the network . part of our advantage is that we\u2019re unifying the management of all connected devices into one interface . \u201d\nat a high level , smart energy horizontally integrates into all our architectures , from data centers to unified communications , all of which are powered by electricity ( see figure 1 ) . by examining the hardware involved in switching the routers , access points to telephone and telepresence systems , we can track how much energy these systems are consuming . changing the way those systems are powered through power schedules helps to reduce overhead costs .\nenergy is one of the largest unmanaged expenses in any organization ( see figure 2 ) . organizations worldwide are quickly discovering the power of enterprise energy management systems for gaining detailed visibility and control , the vast majority of which is composed of it equipment . the implementation of smart energy management enables better business decisions and lower operational expenses .\nfrom a cost perspective , our data center operation teams have installed intelligent power strips to monitor all power consumption , and enable better management and logistics .\n\u201cwe use these power strips for reporting and governance . they offer us increased efficiency and data center resiliency . the monitors allow us to manage the data center\u2019s electrical load more effectively , \u201d says deanhardt .\n\u201csmart energy is one of the first uses that comes to people\u2019s mind when they think about the internet of everything , which has led to a lot of innovation in that space , \u201d says deanhardt . \u201cwe will continue to build on our smart energy initiatives to both reduce our carbon footprint and reallocate savings to other areas of the company . \u201d\nto read additional cisco it case studies about a variety of business solutions , visit cisco on cisco : inside cisco it .\nto view cisco it webinars and events about related topics , visit cisco on cisco webinars & events .\nthis publication describes how cisco has benefited from the deployment of its own products . many factors may have contributed to the results and benefits described . cisco does not guarantee comparable results elsewhere .\ncisco provides this publication as is without warranty of any kind , either express or implied , including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose .\nsome jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties ; therefore , this disclaimer may not apply to you .\nthe u . s . epa has not updated national statistics about how much power data centers are using in the country , in years . however , in 2007 the agency estimated that in a year , the nation\u2019s servers and data centers consumed about 61 billion kilowatt - hours ( kwh ) or 1 . 5 percent of total u . s . electricity , costing around $ 4 . 5 billion for electricity alone . the epa at that time , predicted national energy consumption by servers and data centers would double by 2011 to more than 100 billion kwh , representing a $ 7 . 4 billion annual electricity cost .\na recent survey by the uptime institute found 36 percent of data center operators and owners believe they\u2019ll run out of space to add the power and cooling systems they need in their facilities by the end of 2012 .\nit\u2019s not really a surprise that it infrastructure is pushed to the limit , and energy consumption by data centers is on the rise , now . in general , businesses are relying more heavily on it for operations , telecommuting and the like , and consumers\u2019 appetite for features that require greater bandwidth and storage capacity \u2014 like mobile video , real - time data access and personal data storage in the cloud\u2014 is on the rise .\n\u201c\u2026measur [ es ] dynamic energy consumption and utilization of any device attached to the network , and supports devices such as physical and virtual servers , core routers and switches , storage , power distribution units ( pdus ) and others . \u201d\nit was 2006 , and tom noonan had it all . internet security systems ( iss ) , the company he co - founded and led as ceo , was pulling in $ 400 million in annual revenue and on the verge of being acquired by ibm for a whopping $ 1 . 3 billion .\nbut instead of reveling in it vendor glory , if there is such a thing , noonan was reminiscing about the early 1990s when fellow iss co - founder christopher klaus lived above noonan ' s garage in atlanta , and the two started building what would become one of the biggest organizations in tech security .\nall the damn sarbanes - oxley meetings and discussions with lawyers and cfos ,\nnoonan says now , when looking back at iss ' s final days .\nit wasn ' t nearly as fun . it was much bigger . we were much more famous . we were much richer . but it wasn ' t as much fun . i mean right now , this is where the fun is .\nprepare to become a certified information security systems professional with this comprehensive online course from pluralsight . now offering a 10 - day free trial !\nuntil about 20 months ago , noonan was a senior executive at big blue , helping integrate iss into the mammoth , 350 , 000 employee - strong ibm . it wasn ' t for him .\nwe sold iss to ibm . i had integrated the company and [ completed ] my commitment to ibm ,\nnoonan says .\nit ' s a different experience . it ' s not stifling for them because all that protocol is the way they operate a company of 350 , 000 people and i completely understand it , but it ' s not a game i wanted to play . at 45 years old i did not want to start a career at ibm .\nsince leaving ibm , noonan has started a venture firm called tech operators that is investing in 27 companies , and helped start endgame systems , which makes software vulnerability analysis tools and other security technology .\nthey were working on a security problem for a large smart meter company in europe ,\nnoonan explains .\nthe more they looked at data , the more they realized that the power consumption of an unoccupied , unproductive building is about exactly the same as a productive , occupied building . the thought changed from security to power management . clearly , something inside these buildings was consuming huge amounts of power and it didn ' t take a rocket scientists to figure out it was the it infrastructure .\nat siemens ,\nwhen the employee badges in in the morning , everything associated with that employee is turned on , their lights , their pc , their monitor , their printer , their wireless access points in their area ,\nnoonan says .\nwhen they badge out it ' s all turned off . and if they don ' t come back for a month it won ' t turn on for a month .\nthey ' re very interested in it because not only do they have data centers but they ' ve got literally hundreds of thousands of ip - connected devices operating across their office networks ,\nnoonan says .\nwe ' re trying to structure the pricing model so that it ' s almost a no - brainer , meaning every day you don ' t use this you ' re spending more money than you need to ,\nnoonan says .\nalthough noonan ' s focus today is green it , he ' s keeping close tabs on the tech industry as a whole . he says healthcare technology is another market primed for growth . and security , where noonan had his biggest success , still has room for new innovation , particularly when it comes to improving the safety of cloud computing and virtualization , he says .\nnoonan seemed excited to be back at interop , the network technology conference where he delivered keynote addresses in 2005 , 2006 , and 2007 . now he ' s hawking his product on the show floor in what interop calls\nstartup city .\nnoonan talked of\nstaying up all night , talking and drinking ,\nbut he says he won ' t actually place any bets .\ni ' m not much of a gambler . i do all of my gambling in technology ,\nnoonan says .\nas many times as i ' ve been to vegas i ' ve never gambled once . i am the classic reason why vegas hates to host technology people .\njoin the network world communities on facebook and linkedin to comment on topics that are top of mind .\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 .\nin addition to the ability to identify an organization ' s most energy - intensive devices , jem 2 . 5 includes a new dashboard with real - time and baseline charts that allows users to look at carbon and monetary savings by location or region . jem 2 . 5 also supports a range of it infrastructure devices , including cisco energywise api , intel data center manager and node manager , vmware vcenter , mac power management and winrm .\nother success stories include an atlanta - based financial services firm that used jem to make the business case for upgrading its pc fleet . the company had wanted to upgrade pcs for three years but the effort stalled during the economic recession . jem , however , allowed the company to use its energy simulation tool to forecast the amount of energy and money it would save by replacing some 10 , 000 pcs , which each consumed 250 watts of power , with new machines that pulled in 45 watts . the information was used to calculate the project ' s roi for the capital request .\n\u00a9 2018 greenbiz group inc . greenbiz\u00ae and greenbiz . com\u00ae is a registered trademark of greenbiz group inc .\none particularly cool feature : you can calculate roi of replacing old equipment equipment with newer , more efficient equipment .\n\u201cgood ideas don\u2019t come from restless minds . instead , it\u2019s essential to have a relaxed and peaceful mind , so that you have room for ideation . when i have an idea , i write it down then i envision \u2018how it works . \u2019 from there , i run it by a few people i trust and see if they can grasp it . and i always run my ideas by a young person \u2013 they have valuable insight ! \u201d \u2013 star cuningham\ncunningham is the founder of 4d healthware . 4d healthware , located in the chicago - based startup accelerator 1871 , is patient engagement software that makes personalized medicine possible through connected data . prior to 4d healthware , cunningham was an ibm tiger team leader , leading massively complex multi - million dollar projects around the world . star received her mba from northwestern university\u2019s kellogg school of management in 2001 , and an undergraduate degree in computer science , business administration and economics from heidelberg college .\n\u201ci have long suffered from chronic conditions that require close monitoring of medications , lifestyle factors and exercise habits . so , dealing with this first - hand , i realized the immense challenges that healthcare faced . following my last position with ibm , i wanted to transition from technology into the healthcare sector . i interviewed for numerous positions , but wasn\u2019t hired because i didn\u2019t have the typical healthcare background . i don\u2019t see healthcare as a healthcare problem , i see it as a data problem . \u201d\nmark cooper is co - founder of offerpop , the most widely used social marketing platform .\nmark has helped launch an array of online , mobile and media businesses , including the first tv product placement ratings service ( nielsen iag ) and the wireless industry\u2019s first mobile virtual network operator ( espn mobile ) . he began his career building brand campaigns for leading consumer marketers in the us and asia / pacific , including nike , general mills and apple . he holds a bachelors of arts from brown university . mark is a regular contributor to american express open forum , wired , & social media today .\n\u201cmy co - founders and i have been forming tech businesses since the late 1990s , so we\u2019ve seen a lot of trends come and go . when social media started exploding , we saw that it was more than a trend ; it was a disruption . so we launched offerpop in mid 2010 to help brands keep pace with these shifts . we introduced super easy - to - use apps for facebook and twitter that helped brands build an active social audience .\nin january 2011 , audi used us to launch the first twitter campaign ever promoted during the super bowl . since then , we\u2019ve evolved our platform to include 20 campaign apps , full mobile support , and powerful features that leverage social data . these days , our customers run around 4 , 000 to 5 , 000 campaigns on our platform every week . \u201d\ndavid c . drummond is google ' s senior vice president of corporate development and chief legal officer since january 2006 . in this role , drummond works with the management team to evaluate and drive new strategic business opportunities , including strategic alliances and mergers and acquisitions . he also serves as google ' s general counsel .\npreviously , he had served as vice president of corporate development and general counsel since february 2002 . drummond owns just over one million shares and options of google stock with a value in the area of $ 500 .\nmr . drummond was first introduced to google in 1998 as a partner in the corporate transactions group at wilson , sonsini , goodrich and rosati , one of the nation ' s leading law firms representing technology businesses . mr . drummond served as google ' s first outside counsel , and worked with larry page and sergey brin to incorporate the company and secure its initial rounds of financing .\nduring his tenure at wilson sonsini , he worked with a wide variety of technology companies , advising them on all aspects of their business and financial activities and helping them manage complex transactions such as mergers , acquisitions and initial public offerings .\nimmediately prior to joining google , mr . drummond served as executive vice president finance and chief financial officer for smartforce , where he helped transform the publicly traded company into the world ' s largest e - learning company .\ngrowing up , mr . drummond would spend his afternoons helping his mom shelve and organize the books at their independent bookstore .\nmr . drummond earned his bachelor of arts degree in history from santa clara university and his j . d . from stanford law school .\n\u201ci was a partner in a big law firm in palo alto , sort of the heart of silicon valley , and i got a call one day in the summer of 1998 from an old client of the firm , and it said there are a couple of computer science students at stanford , graduate students who have built some search engine , and they ' re looking for a lawyer . you should meet with them . and that turned out to be larry page and sergey brin , and so i met with them , and we sort of hit it off . \u201d\n\u201cand so i set up the company for them back in september of 1998 . so the document that creates google actually has my signature on it , which has caused our chairman of our board , when he introduces me places , he often calls me the real founder of google . \u201d\npharrell williams has become a leading force in popular music as a performer , songwriter and producer . he first got into music at a young age .\nas a kid , my aunt and i used to sit in front of the stereo and just play records ,\nwilliams explained to cosmogirl magazine . one of the first albums he bought was by hip - hop group a tribe called quest .\nthe eldest of three sons , williams started out by tapping rhythms on school desks . he attended princess anne high school where he felt somewhat out of place . as he told the london evening standard ,\ni lived in normalville usa and i didn ' t look like the average kid .\nwilliams eventually teamed up with friend chad hugo . the pair started performing together and later became the acclaimed producing duo the neptunes . another one of williams ' early breaks came thanks to producer teddy riley , who asked him to contribute to\nrump shaker\nby wreckx - n - effect in the early 1990s .\nas the neptunes , williams and hugo first broke through as a producing duo for such rap artists as ol ' dirty bastard and jay - z . they then branched out into pop music , working with the likes of britney spears and usher . williams also started performing , making guest vocal appearances on such songs as\nexcuse me miss\nby jay - z . in 2003 , williams made his first solo effort with the song\nfrontin ' .\nwilliams and hugo also picked up their first grammy awards\u2014for their work on justin timberlake ' s 2002 justified album and for producer of the year , non - classical .\nwith hugo and shae haley , williams found success with the rap - rock act n . e . r . d . ( which stands for nothing ever really dies ) . the group put out several well - received albums , including seeing sounds ( 2008 ) . williams also released his first solo album , 2006 ' s in my mind , and branched out into film in 2010 by creating the score for the animated hit despicable me .\nin 2013 , williams was instrumental in making two mega - hits : robin thicke ' s\nblurred lines\nand daft punk ' s\nget lucky .\n( he co - wrote and sang on both of those tracks . ) the following year , he earned individual grammys for record of the year with\nget lucky\nand album of the year for contributing to daft punk ' s random access memories . williams also won for best pop duo / group performance and again for producer of the year , non - classical .\nalso in 2013 , williams reached the top of the charts with a solo effort\u2014\nhappy\nfrom the despicable me 2 soundtrack , with the track staying at no . 1 for weeks and setting a billboard record as a crossover chart phenomenon .\nhappy\nalso earned williams his first academy award nomination , with the singer / producer performing the song live on the oscar telecast and serenading actress nominees amy adams , lupita n ' yongo and meryl streep in the audience . that same year , he released his second solo album , g i r l . and early 2015 saw more accolades for\nhappy ,\nwith a visibly surprised williams earning a grammy for best pop solo performance for a live version of the song , along with best music video . g i r l also won for best urban contemporary album .\nbesides music , williams is also passionate about design . he co - founded two fashion labels\u2014billionaire boys club and ice cream\u2014with tomoaki\nnigo\nnagao . working with marc jacobs , williams has also designed a line of sunglasses . and he joined forces with the adidas brand in 2014 . the clothing made with adidas will feature fabrics from bionic yarn , a textile company owned by williams .\nin addition to fashion , williams has sought out different types of media projects . he signed on to act as creative director for karmaloop tv in 2011 , also investing in this effort to produce programming for young fashion - forward and tech - oriented viewers across different platforms , including the web .\nin september 2014 , williams joined adam levine , blake shelton and fellow rookie coach gwen stefani ( whom he worked with on no . 1 hit\nhollaback girl\n) on the singing competition tv series the voice . he continued as a coach on the show during winter and spring the following year . then in early october 2015 , williams released a children ' s picture book , happy , inspired by his award - winning song . the title hit the new york times best sellers list .\nnatalie maria cole was born on february 6 , 1950 , to vocal legend nat king cole and jazz singer maria cole in los angeles , california . growing up with talented and renowned parents , cole was raised in an environment that nurtured her natural musical ability . at the age of 6 , she recorded\ni ' m good will , your christmas spirit\nwith her father , and by age 11 , the young songstress had begun performing in the community .\nnatalie cole ' s world suddenly changed when she was 15 years old : in february 1965 , her father died of cancer . the tragedy put a strain on cole ' s relationship with her mother . later that same year , her mother moved the family to massachusetts , where natalie attended northfield mount hermon high school .\nalthough a career in music would be an obvious choice for cole , she set her sights on something different : following high school , she enrolled at the university of massachusetts amherst , where she majored in child psychology . she briefly transferred to the university of southern california , where she pledged the upsilon chapter of the delta sigma theta sorority . her time at usc was short - lived , however , as she soon transferred back to the university of massachusetts amherst , where she earned a bachelor ' s degree in 1972 ."]}
{"id": 54161, "summary": [{"text": "the crimea railway ( russian : \u043a\u0440\u044b\u043c\u0441\u043a\u0430\u044f \u0436\u0435\u043b\u0435\u0437\u043d\u0430\u044f \u0434\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0433\u0430 ) is located in the city of sevastopol , republic of crimea .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it was founded by units of the crimean directorate of ukrainian cisdnieper railways in 2014 following the 2014 russian annexation of crimea . ", "topic": 20}], "title": "crimea railway", "paragraphs": ["for the first time the trains of reassigned crimea railway , were painted over . the emblem of ukraine and the logo of\nthe italian railway company is literary self - contained . they bring along everything they need from italy , in railway compartments . the only thing not on wheels is the gym .\ncrimea is a subject to territorial dispute between ukraine and russia . most western governments advise against all visits to crimea .\nkherson - while not part of crimea , crimea ' s ukranian presidential representative moved kherson , and kherson now serves as the de jure administrative center for the autonomous republic of crimea .\nfor a time , train services continued to be provided by ukrainian railways , albeit with border controls for entry to / exit from crimea . however , by 2015 , all rail traffic between crimea and the remainder of ukraine had been suspended . trains within crimea are now operated by crimea railway . a train ferry across the kerch strait connects port krim in crimea with port kavkaz in russia proper .\na huge 115 - foot railway arch in the channel connecting russia and crimea has been completed as the 12 - mile rail - road bridge begins to take shape .\nrussian engineers are installing a giant railway arch in the channel between russia and crimea , as a 19km ( 12 - mile ) road - rail bridge takes shape .\njohn goodchild , wakefield historian , suggests that two tank locomotives , built in leeds , for a colliery railway in wakefield ( running from what is now the national mining museum ) to the mainline were seconded by the government for use in the crimea , the colliery railway then having to rely on horses . robbins in his paper on the railway suggests that the first two locomotives were second - hand from a colliery railway belonging to sir john lister kaye ( thus confirmed by goodchild ) which were overhauled at the railway foundry in leeds before being sent to the front .\nin typical victorian fashion , the longer the title of the railway company , the shorter the route mileage .\nin russian and ukrainian ) was a military railway constructed by british forces during the crimean war in 1855 . it was built to indian ( 1675mm ) gauge to take advantage of equipment then under construction for the subcontinent which could readily be diverted to crimea . the completed railway totalled about 23 km . on the cessation of hostilities the following year , the railway was dismantled and all its assets dispersed .\nthe bridge consists of two parallel structures for automobile and railway traffic . for the railway section , engineers have designed a special combination of superstructure , open main trusses and arch to ensure the required reliability of the bridge .\n. additionally , there are signaling , communications and electrification tracks . the crimea railway does not have its own railway track machine ( pms ) for laying down a new track . until 2014 , the stations of the directorate worked mostly on unloading , thus providing the major portion of the annual transshipment ports of\none could tend to believe that the railway company is a relatively fresh unit , but this is not the case .\nmarch 15 , 2014 as a result of the annexation of crimea by russia actually came under the management of russian railways called\nfsue\ncrimea railway\n. location management \u2013 simferopol station . other major stations \u2013 dzhankoy , sevastopol , evpatoria resort , feodosia and kerch .\n1954 . the crimea region is transferred to ukraine by soviet premier nikita khrushchev .\ncrimean crisis in the summer of 2014 passenger traffic increased several times since the railway management activities provided in the most popular area with tourists \u2013 in the crimea . after the cessation of december 27 , 2014 of passenger and freight traffic from mainland ukraine crimea railroad started to play only local significance .\nthis article says that there are plans to connect simferopol and kerch with a direct railway link , without the detour through dzhankoy .\nour regiment was founded during the crimea war in 1855 . first as a part of the engineer regiment , but in 1871 we became a specialised unit ,\nsays postiglione . in kosovo the railway company is mainly occupied with fixing the rails all over kosovo . comkfor lt . gen . juan ortuo held his midst of tour speech in a railway carriage on its way from kosovo polje to prizren . it was the italian railway company who repaired this railroad connection .\ncrimea is reachable by car from the kherson region of ukraine and from the krasnodar region of russia across the crimean bridge which links kerch in crimea with taman in russia .\nvol 1 ( may 1953 ) , pp . 28 - 43 , which provides a complete chronology and detailed history of the railway .\nrailway communication between the crimean peninsula and the mainland empire was opened only in 1875 . built russian tycoon pi gubonin sevastopol railway linking the station lozova , which at that time was connected with kharkov and moscow . in 1895 the railway was also laid to yalta and feodosia . in the late 1880s \u2013 early 1900s was seen as the railway construction project from sevastopol to yalta , but the days of the empire he was not realized , as in soviet times , was recognized as dangerous due to the high seismicity of the region . [ 1 ]\n- one of the train ferries is in crimea and another route is in kavkaz kerch .\nwest crimea regional line : base map by maximilian d\u00f6rrbecker under cc 2 . 0 licence \u2026\nrussian engineers have begun a 72 - hour moving operation to position a 227 - meter - long railway arch for the crimea bridge on the piers located in the kerch strait in what is regarded as a \u201cunique operation\u201d in global bridge building .\nof 12 november 1940 notes that two of the engines sent out to the crimea were still in existance , in buenos aires . they were purchased second - hand by peto and brassey for building the buenos aires great southern railway in 1857 . according to\nin crimea itself , forces allied to russia have been seizing ukrainian ships and taking over military bases .\nall roads coming to crimea leads to simferopol , it is the undisputed transport hub of the region .\nwilliam howard russell , dublin - born london times correspondent , photographed in the crimea by roger fenton .\na huge 6 , 000 - tonne railway arch was hauled into place 35 metres ( 115ft ) above the sea , in an operation involving hundreds of workers .\ncarries an advertisement selling the railway in lots . this , therefore , would support the claim that locomotives , rolling stock and track found their way to argentina .\nthe eu and us have ratcheted up sanctions on russia since first imposing restrictions over the seizure of crimea .\nruth maclennan ' s film theodosia is a good introduction to the place of crimea in the russian psyche .\nukraine and western governments accuse russia of crushing political opposition in crimea , whose leadership is solidly loyal to president vladimir putin . ethnic russians are the majority group in crimea , which used to be part of imperial russia .\nthere are 257 rivers on the territory of the crimea . the longest river of the crimea is salgir - 220 km . the most full - flowing - belbek ( water consumption - 1500 liters per second ) . there are more than 50 saline lakes in the crimea . the largest is lake sasyk - sivash - 205 km\u00b2 .\ntwo new lines into the crimea were proposed here earlier . the proposed kiev \u2013 crimea high - speed rail line ( hsl ) would follow the existing line from kherson . it would run directly from the perekop isthmus to simferopol , by - passing dzhankoy . the other is a kharkov \u2013 melitopol \u2013 crimea hsl , through dzhankoy . these would duplicate the function of the existing lines into crimea , but with much higher speed and better quality .\nthat decision triggered violent protests , mr yanukovych ' s eventual overthrow and russia ' s subsequent move into crimea .\nrussia sees the bridge as a key strategic tool for developing crimea , more efficient than the current ferry service .\non 20 february 2014 russian federation attacked crimea , ukraine . map tells story about war in ukraine and eastern europe\nrussian engineers have completed a key phase of a bridge that will link the annexed crimea peninsula to mainland russia .\nthe first public railway in crimea was opened by the russian empire in 1869 , connecting the principal city and major port of sevastopol with kharkov / kharkiv , and ultimately via kursk to moscow . it was built to russian ( 1520mm ) gauge , as were later lines in the region .\ncrimea ' s land border with ukraine is tense and heavily militarised , making cross - border deliveries slow and difficult .\nsince december 2014 there are no trains from ukraine to crimea . the only train from russia crosses by kerch ferry .\ncrimea is a disputed region claimed by both ukraine and russia as part of either southern ukraine or southwestern russia . although most of the international community doesn ' t recognize crimea as part of russia , it is de facto controlled by russia .\n. whilst cooke has used the archival material in the national archives he has not read contemporary newspaper accounts , technical journals nor consulted the archives of the major railway locomotive constructors . therefore , there is scope for a new book , or at least a paper , identifying the locomotives used in the crimea .\nmr putin ordered fireworks displays for moscow and crimea on friday night to celebrate the region becoming part of the russian federation .\nin 1954 , crimea became part of the ukrainian ssr and hence part of ukraine on the dissolution of the soviet union .\nthe climate in the crimea can be characterized as moderate . winter is warm enough , and summer - hot and arid .\nrussian president vladimir putin announced the construction of the bridge in the immediate aftermath of the 2014 annexation of crimea by russia .\n, which was ceded a large part ceased to exist crimean directorate . in the course of events spring 2014 from crimea to mainland ukraine exported all new railway equipment , including passenger locomotives chs7 , track machines and cars of the new series . the places of the former crimean directorate , remaining on the territory of\ncrimean directorate of railway transportation \u2013 directorate of near - dnipro railways ( branch of ukrzaliznytsya ) . management services to the autonomous republic of crimea and sevastopol . by march 2014 also south - eastern part of kherson and south - western parts of zaporozhye region . in the management of living about 2 . 5 million people .\ncrimea is linked to ukraine by a narrow isthmus , but is separated from russia by the kerch strait . currently the only routes to crimea from mainland russia are by plane or a ferry across the strait , which is often cancelled due to bad weather .\nstates that\nthe alliance\nwas shipped from the railway foundry via southampton to the crimea in its edition of 8 september 1855 . she was\na small locomotive\n. . .\nwhat is a called a tank locomotive so that it carries all the water and fuel it requires on the body of the engine\n.\nthe new authorities in crimea have invited those serving in the ukrainian forces on the peninsula to switch sides and join the russian military .\non the basis of units of crimean directorate of ukrainian near - dnipro railways , located on the territory of the republic of crimea .\nukrainian . in decidedly and staunchly pro - moscow crimea , you might be met with a degree of hostility if you speak ukrainian .\nthe crimea favorably differs from similar resorts due to its rich nature , mild climate , good location and , of course , accessibility .\nchilean poet and politician pablo neruda traveled a lot around the world . while visiting the crimea he said one of his famous phrases :\nwhen you get to crimea you can buy the local guide book\ntime to come to crimea !\n( in both english , russian and ukrainian ) at many of the small booths on the street . for your reading entertainment here are some quotes from the book :\na bridge across the strait of kerch has been planned for decades . it would link the crimea to the caucasus , avoiding a very long detour around the sea of azov . after the recent annexation of the crimea , planning work has been accelerated : it also has military - strategic value . ( in fact there was a temporary bridge in 1944 , built by the red army for the crimea campaign ) .\nfor the first time on the crimean peninsula railway was in 1854\u20131856 years between sevastopol and balaklava , when the region during the crimean war was under the tutelage of the uk . [ 1 ] railroad freight shipped from balaklava bay to the front . but in 1856 , when the united kingdom in accordance with the paris peace had to give sevastopol russians railway was dismantled by the british away and rails sold to turkey .\nthe grand crimean central railway was constructed by messrs peto & brassey to link the port at balaklava with the british camp on the uplands . it used inclined plains to reach the hieghts , and locomotives thereafter .\n, the latter occupied and annexed by russia and in 2014 ) , and one autonomous republic ( crimea , similarly annexed in 2014 ) .\nthe crimea ( the crimean peninsula ) is located in the south - west of russia . there situated the autonomous republic of crimea . the crimea is a peninsula on the northern coast of the black sea in eastern europe which is washed by the azov sea from the northeast . it is connected with the mainland in the north by the perekop isthmus and in the east it\u2019s divided by the kerch strait with the taman peninsula .\npresident vladimir putin has signed a law formalising russia ' s takeover of crimea from ukraine , despite fresh sanctions from the eu and the us .\nin crimea , pro - russian forces seized government buildings , and in closed - door ( and reportedly invalid ) votes crimea ' s prime minister was replaced and a referendum on joining russia scheduled . local\nself - defense\nforces in conjunction with thinly disguised russian military forces seized key facilities and surrounded ukrainian bases in crimea . the march referendum ' s reported turnout ( 80 % ) and result ( 99 % in favor of joining russia ) was implausible given crimea ' s political history and ethnic makeup . russia quickly annexed the region , and the outnumbered ukrainian military withdrew .\nin otherwords , the frist two engines sent out to the crimea were second - hand 2 - 4 - 0s , originally intended for the colliery railway of sir john lister kaye . they were overhauled in leeds before being sent to the crimea via southampton . a further two , larger , 0 - 6 - 0 locomotives followed , also from leeds as the original two locomotives had proved too small .\nalliance\n, and possibly her sister\nvictory\nwere therefore 0 - 6 - 0 tank locomotives .\nirish engineers and navvies also worked on the new roads and the railway in the crimea . the chief engineers of both the road and railway projects , william doyne and james beatty , were irish . one of the most unusual aspects of this irish civilian involvement was the participation of members of the irish constabulary , who worked as military police with the mounted staff corps and also with the commissariat department . in january 1855 a letter written by sub - constable richard bradshaw from the irish constabulary barracks in kilkenny was published in the times . in it he described the misery of camp life at balaclava :\n27 - 28 feb : pro - russian gunmen seize key buildings in crimea . parliament , under siege , appoints pro - moscow sergei aksyonov a pm\nit is a flagship political project , as russia claims ukraine ' s crimea peninsula - which it annexed in march 2014 - as its own territory .\nbalaklava - famous for the crimea war of the 1850s , the infamous charge of the light brigade and home to a former secret soviet submarine base .\nexcept for the southern steppes and in crimea , where yearly average temperatures range from 50 to 56 degrees fahrenheit ( 10 to 13 degrees celsius ) .\nin ancient times , the population of the crimea included taurians , scythians , greeks . after them the romans , byzantines , genoese and tatars settled on the peninsula . in 1783 the crimea became a part of the russian empire and its population was replenished by russians , ukrainians , greeks and colonists of other nationalities . this can be explained by the fact that the crimea was located on a crossroads of sea and land trade routes for many centuries .\nthese railways were built to link crimea to the russian empire , not as an internal network for crimea itself . the only \u2018internal\u2019 line runs from simferopol to yevpatoria . there is no east - west line on the peninsula , and despite its status as tourist destination , there is no line along the coast .\nafter the annexation , russian officials looked at various options for connecting crimea to the russian mainland , including a tunnel , but eventually settled on a bridge .\nyou can get anywhere in crimea and some major ukrainian and russian cities by bus . online booking can be done using state - operated electronic ticket system .\nsince its independence , ukraine has experienced unrest in some of the predominantly russian areas in the east and southeast . crimea is the most notable example , declaring independence on 6 may 1992 . at the same time the russian parliament approved a resolution that declared the 1954 soviet grant of the crimea to ukraine unconstitutional and void . this resolution , however , was rejected by russian president boris yeltsin . demands for secession in crimea have continued to complicate ukrainian - russian relations .\nthe weather in crimea during the summer season is very much mediterranean . expect relatively hot weather and lots of thunderstorms that come and go . hot and very humid at night . in the winter snow can cover the mountains and make the roads almost impassable . however it almost never snows on the southern coast of crimea .\none of the best places in crimea . small city between alushta and partenit . climate is very similar to french riviera . gorgeous views and clean warm sea .\namong those who plan to re - visit the resorts of crimea , 53 percent said that they were satisfied with the infrastructure and the cleanliness of the region .\nukraine is divided into 24 administrative regions ( oblasts ) plus the autonomous republic of crimea . in addition , the cities of kiev , the capital of ukraine , and sevastopol , capital of crimea , enjoy oblast status . the oblast is divided into districts , each of which has a representative in the rada ( supreme council ) .\nthe fauna of the crimea is a unique complex of species with a high level of isolation from other geographically adjacent faunas of the caucasus and the balkans . it characterized by a high level of endemism ( a combination of mountain forest and lowland - steppe faunal complexes ) . many local species can be found only in the crimea .\nukraine ' s regional ethnographic cultures , not always congruent with oblast boundaries are : donbas , slobozhanshchyna , zaporizhzhya , steppes ukraine , poltava , cherkasy , polissya , podillya , volyn , halychyna , bukovyna , transcarpathia , and crimea . crimean tatar culture predominates in crimea , and the hutsul highlanders live in halychyna , bukovyna , and transcarpathia .\ntourism is the main sector of the crimean economy , and the main generator of passenger traffic , since the 19th century . almost all the tourist resorts are on the south coast , but the mountainous terrain with coastal cliffs prevented construction of a coastal railway .\nthe territorial predecessor of the modern crimean railways was the crimean directorate of near - dnipro railways in ukraine and ukrainian soviet socialist republic . until 15 march 2014 , the directorate obeyed near - dnipro railways , after which agreement was reached on its resubmission of the council of ministers of the republic of crimea following the 2014 russian annexation of crimea .\ndeputy head of the federal tourism agency alexei konyushkov , speaking at the krasnoyarsk economic forum , proposed to increase the tourist season in the republic of crimea . according to the official , there is no sufficient demand for holidays in the crimea during the summer period . therefore , one must find an alternative way to attract russians to the region .\nthe observers will not go to crimea but german foreign minister frank - walter steinmeier said the decision was\na step that helps to support our de - escalation efforts\n.\nthe peninsula is not connected with the mainland of russia . but there will be built a car bridge by the 2019 , which will connect it to the mainland of russia through the kerch strait . it will be joined by the railway bridge by the end of 2020 .\nwhen a lot of soldiers abroad might get homesick at the thought of the atmosphere back home , some just take it with them when they leave . like the italian railway company for example . they have everything they need to fulfil their mission in railway compartments . the kitchen , offices , the briefing room , infirmary , a laundry room , conference rooms , mess hall , aggregates , water pumps and storage rooms . just to mention some . according to company commander cpt . luigi postiglione this means the company is able to move at very short notice :\nthe speakers of russia ' s two houses of parliament , valentina matviyenko and sergei naryshkin - both at mr putin ' s side as he signed the crimea law - are also included .\n( vol 14 ) , 1908 confirms\nla portena\nand her sister were supplied by e b wilson - hudswell , calrke & co . having been used in the crimea . the\nthis is the first article in the series about the crimea , in which i\u2019ll describe geography , history , culture , tourism , politics , etc . of this region of the russian federation .\nfor russia , the bridge is both a practical necessity to provide infrastructure links to the annexed peninsula , and a symbolic move meant to show that moscow has no intention of giving up control over crimea any time soon . russian officials hope the bridge will make it easier for russian tourists to holiday in crimea , and for crimean wines and produce to be transported to mainland russia for sale .\n[ the railway ] taking along their waggons , both loaded and empty , their names are\nalliance\n,\nvictory\nand\nswan\n. the first two have four flags painted on each side , the two most prominent being the english union jack and the french tricolour .\non 30 march 2014 at 03 : 00 , when it would normally have changed to eastern european summer time , crimea advanced the clocks even more to be in the same time zone as moscow .\nthe crimea is a unique territory , combining picturesque landscapes and various medicinal resources in a very small area . in the main , this can be explained by its geographical position , relief and climate .\nin 1927 states that\nla portena\narrived in buenos aires along with rolling stock and track from the crimea ; the five passenger carriages were described as looking like\nlondon omnibus carriages\n.\n\u2026the engine which leaves here for southampton to - day has had a thorough renovation and repainted at the railway foundry . her\niron sides\nare adorned with the english , french , sardinian , and turkish war flags , conspicuously painted thereon , and she is called the\nalliance\n\u2026\nthe total population of the crimea is 2 400 000 . ( that includes sevastopol , which was not part of ukrainian crimea ) . the population is concentrated in the south , along the flanks of the crimean mountains . the north is relatively flat , with low population density and only 20 % of total population . all the main cities already have a station , but some lines are of poor quality .\nearlier , the association of russian tour operators provided positive data about the perception of holidays in the crimea . most of the tourists , who went to the crimea in 2015 ( 92 % ) , said that they would be willing to go there again in 2016 . only six percent of respondents have not yet decided on the future holiday destination , whereas two percent intend to choose another place for holidays .\nthe crimean ( or kerch ) bridge boasts two arch - shaped spanning 227 meters , a railway weighing 6 , 000 tonnes and a highway weighing 1 , 000 tonnes . after the installation of the 35 metre arch , it will ensure a passage for ships giving vessels 185 meters of free water to pass through\nthe crimean ( or kerch ) bridge two arch - shaped spans of 227 metres long , a railway weighing 6 , 000 tonnes and a highway weighing 1 , 000 tonnes , after installation on the height of 35 metres from the water surface will ensure passage of ships through 185 metres wide free water area .\nmeanwhile , russia ' s federal tourism agency suggested making the holiday season in the crimea a season that would last 12 months a year . however , one needs to create appropriate infrastructure for such an objective .\nleaving crimea can be hard on the ukrainian border but not so hard via the kerch ferry or by plane . the checkpoints and borders of ukraine and crimea are tightly packed by russian and ukrainian officers , and you may face problems in trying to leave . but most of the tourists successfully passed the border after checking their documents . the problems are crimeans who changed their passports and have a crimean registration ( formally they are still ukrainian citizens and they can be sent as a conscripts to ukrainian army ) but these problems can be easily solved after giving a bribe to ukrainian officer . leaving crimea via the kerch ferry is not so difficult . police officers check you in port krym and port kavkaz . the easiest way leave the crimea is by boarding the plane to russia . standard airport checking will be done before the boarding a plane .\nif you intend to go hiking in crimea it might be worth writing down phones of mountain rescue service of crimea ( \u043a\u043e\u043d\u0442\u0440\u043e\u043b\u044c\u043d\u043e - \u0441\u043f\u0430\u0441\u0430\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430\u044f \u0441\u043b\u0443\u0436\u0431\u0430 \u043a\u0440\u044b\u043c\u0430 ) 380 652 253158 , 380 67 7041319 , 380 67 5550001 . if the hike is difficult and / or dangerous you need to register with them . they also hire out hiking gear and can provide instructor ( guide ) for multiple - day hiking or speleological trips [ 4 ] .\nbuses from russia reach crimea via kerch ferry . all passengers are leaving their buses on the russian side and boarding the ferry to crimea where another bus is waiting for them . such combination helps the ferry line to work normally with high passenger traffic and prevent the 2014 style traffic jams . if you buy a bus ticket from mainland russia to crimea , the ferry ticket is included in the bus ticket price . the bus services are operating from sochi , gelendzhik , novorossiysk , krasnodar , anapa ( the closest city to the kerch ferry ) , rostov - on - don , voronezh and even moscow . here you can find the e - tickets . urltoken\nthe 50th foot , the first to leave for the crimea , marching through kingstown ( d\u00ed\u00ban laoghaire ) on their way to board the troopship cumbria on 24 february 1854 . ( illustrated london news , 4 march 1854 )\nthe project , which is set to be completed next year , is seen as a massive political powerplay by vladimir putin because russia claims ukraine ' s crimea peninsula as its own territory after it was annexed in march 2014 .\nthe construction marks the realisation of plans that have been floated for more than a century , beginning with a vague suggestion by a british consortium in the 19th century to build a rail link between london and india via crimea .\nthe crimea has deposits of various minerals : mineral salts , building materials , gas , thermal waters , iron ore . the most important are natural recreational resources : mild climate , warm sea , therapeutic mud , mineral waters .\nonce you visit the crimea , you will definitely want to return there again . with each trip you will understand that the more you learn about this peninsula , the more secrets and mysteries will be encountered on your way .\nthere are plenty of atms , however none of them at the moment service western bank cards . as a foreigner , the only way for you to pay for things is with cash , which you will need to bring with you from outside of the crimea . do not make the mistake of relying on cards while in crimea . at night avoid lonely places where the numerous drunks hang out ; they are not really a danger except they might fall on top of you .\nthe khan ' s palace - - the khan ' s palace is in the small mountain village of bahkchisaray a halfway between simferopol and sevastapol . the khan ' s palace was the seat of the tatar rulers of crimea dating back to 1443 . with the ottoman conquest of crimea in 1475 the khan ' s became a vassal state of the ottoman empire but were left as the rulers . after the crimean war with the victory of russia all of the khan ' s were made russian nobility but the capital of crimea was moved to simferopol . the palace grounds include impressive gardens , several old mosques including cemeteries , a harem and of course the palace itself . you can take a guided tour of the palace but only in russian .\nhe first of two central arches of a new road and rail bridge across the kerch straits between russia and crimea has been moved into place , a key moment in the controversial project to construct a direct land connection between russia and the annexed region .\nbrian cooke in 1990 wrote a very short and patchy history of the railway . he states that it had six locomotives , all of which were second - hand to\nold lnwr designs\nand that they were tender engines , to a design of bowen - cooke , probably 2 - 2 - 2s . it is blatently obvious he has not read the very well researched paper in\na strong secessionist movement has risen up in crimea . in a nonbinding referendum held in 1994 , over 78 % of the 1 . 3 million people who voted supported greater autonomy from ukraine . in 1995 ukraine ' s parliament and president leonid kuchma moved to contain secessionist elements in the region . kuchma temporarily took direct control over the area and afterward decreed that he must approve all candidates for premier of the region . the crimea adopted a new constitution in 1999 providing for additional budgetary autonomy from the rest of ukraine .\nthe railway arch forms a section more than 200 metres in length , and is high enough to allow ships to pass beneath . a similar arch for the road traffic section will be lifted into place next month . the bridge has been described as the most complex construction operation in russian history . it will be the longest bridge in the country , and is projected to cost nearly \u00a33bn .\nenhancing the topography of ukraine are two mountain ranges . on the western border are the carpathians , very popular for winter sports . the crimean mountains divide the crimean peninsula , creating a semitropical area on its southernmost tip . the crimea is a popular tourist destination .\n\u201cthe maritime operation [ envisaged ] in the crimea bridge construction project is without exaggeration unique for the world\u2019s bridge building , \u201d the deputy ceo on infrastructure projects of the stroygazmontazh company , which is responsible for the operation , said , as cited by ria news agency .\nregardless of your position on crimean independence and the peninsula ' s annexation by russia , for all intents and purposes of trying to get into crimea will require you to go through russian authorities , so please look at the russia page for visa information and other customs information .\nmany regiments left before war was even declared as a conflict was deemed inevitable . on 24 february 1854 the 50th foot , commanded by wexford - born lieutenant - colonel richard waddy , left dublin . the dublin evening post describes the regiment\u2019s departure as it marched from the royal barracks ( later collins barracks ) to westland row railway station . such scenes were repeated in all of the towns and cities of ireland :\nhundreds of irishwomen also travelled to the crimea and their experiences have not been the subject of sustained research . each regiment allowed a small number of the men\u2019s wives to accompany their husbands to the crimea . they washed and cooked for the men and , after each battle , helped with the wounded . indeed , it could be argued that the army wives were used to help redress the deficiencies in the support and medical services . margaret kirwin , the wife of private john kirwin of the 19th foot , later described her experiences after landing at varna :\nonce finished , the 19 kilometer ( 12 miles ) crimean bridge will become one of russia\u2019s and europe\u2019s largest . the ambitious multibillion - dollar project will connect crimea with krasnodar region in mainland russia , allowing fast , reliable and cost - efficient transportation for passengers , goods and services .\na leading crimean tatar activist and deputy head of the mejlis , akhtem chiygoz , is expected to be sentenced by a russian court on 11 september . he is accused of organising\nmass disturbances\nduring a pro - ukrainian rally in 2014 before russia ' s annexation of crimea .\nto resign in 1764 ; the zaporizhzhya sich was razed by russian troops in 1775 , and ukraine , its political autonomy terminated , was divided into three provinces . in 1783 , russia annexed the khanate of crimea . the polish partition treaties of 1772 , 1793 , and 1795 ( see\nspoken english in the crimea is of a low standard . few people have more than a passing knowledge of english . a lack of exposure to the language and the relatively low number of foreign tourists , coupled with a continued soviet - style education means that the population is decidedly monolingual .\nrecords from e b wilson - hudswell , clarke & co . , of leeds suggest that they supplied two 2 - 4 - 0 tank eninges for the crimea , in 1855 . they had 5 ' 6\ndiameter driving wheels and a domeless boiler to the design of john gooch .\ncrimea is a beautiful region on the black sea that has long entranced visitors . the crimean peninsula is connected to mainland ukraine by two narrow necks of land , making it more like an island with a couple of natural land bridges than simply a bit of land jutting out into the sea .\nkharkov is located east of kiev near the ukrainian border with russia . founded in 1656 , kharkov is one of ukraine ' s principal transportation centers . it is linked by railway with ukraine ' s other major cities and with the cities of other former soviet republics . a modern highway system links kharkov with kiev and the rest of the country . another highway connects the city with the russian capital , moscow . the city itself is served by a modern subway station .\nthe first ship passed under the railway arch of the kerch bridge . the dry - cargo ship\nsaint alexy\nproceeded from the sea of azov to the black sea . the captain gave a welcome signal . subscribe : urltoken follow us : facebook urltoken twitter urltoken soundcloud urltoken pinterest urltoken instagram urltoken sputnik is a major new media brand with modern multimedia centers in dozens of countries . the agency is uniquely positioned as a provider of alternative news content and a radio broadcaster .\nthe city of feodosiya has a jewish community centre that is very active in doing research on the jewish community of crimea . you may contact them at [ email protected ] they can communicate in basic english ( so you can send the email in english ) but more than likely the response back will be in russian .\noutside kiev , favorite ukrainian vacation spots include the crimean peninsula , which has picturesque mountains and a stunning coastline . crimea ' s yalta , in particular , attracts tourists to its beaches and historic sites . the beautiful carpathian mountains in western ukraine are also a frequent travel destination . accommodations vary , but are generally adequate .\nthe crimean peninsula , also known as the crimea , is an autonomous republic in southeastern ukraine . the peninsula extends well into the black sea , measuring 175 kilometers ( 110 miles ) from north to south and 320 kilometers ( 200 miles ) from east to west , with a total area of 25 , 993 square kilometers ( 10 , 036 square miles ) . the narrow isthmus of perekop joins the peninsula to the mainland in the north and the kerch peninsula extends to the east , almost linking it with russia . the arabat spit is a long stretch of sand along the northeast coast of crimea that helps to form the sivash lagoon .\nwas replaced by the emblem of the republic of crimea and the abbreviation\ncr\n, but the blue and yellow colors were preserved . also on passenger cars was amended code of registry from 045 , 046 to 085 . the condition of infrastructure and rolling stock of the road at the time of its formation was poor . in mid - october of 2014 specialists of railways and goszheldornadzor conducted a survey of crimea and came to the conclusion that the structure of rail tracks and turnouts are in poor condition . as a result , in some areas the speed of trains was recommended to be reduced to 40 , 25 , and occasionally down to 10\nunless you are a ukrainian citizen , entering crimea from mainland ukraine will also require you to get a special permission from the national migration service . there is a limited number of reasons to get the permission which includes having close relatives or property there , being a human rights activist or being a member of some international organisations .\ntensions continued over the crimean peninsula , a former russian territory with a majority russian population . in 1995 , after crimea challenged the ukrainian government ' s sovereignty and threatened to secede , ukraine placed crimea ' s government under national control ; its regional assembly , however , was retained . another contentious issue was the division between russia and ukraine of the former soviet black sea fleet , based in the crimean port of sevastopol . a basic agreement , under which four fifths of the fleet would fall under russian control , was reached in 1995 , and in 1997 it was agreed that russia would be allowed to base its fleet at sevastopol for 20 years .\nthe successful wars with the ottomans in the second half of the eighteenth century and the annexation of the crimea by the russian empire in 1783 opened the steppes of southern ukraine to further colonization and brought numerous settlers of russian , serbian , german , and mennonite extraction into the region , apart from ukrainian cossacks and peasantry . the\nin view of this high level of irish involvement in the crimea , in both the military and civilian capacities , the intense interest of the irish public in the war is perhaps less surprising . many families must have had members in the crimea serving in some capacity . the work of war correspondents such as william howard russell fed this public demand for information , and the large number of crimean war ballads in irish collections is a further manifestation of this interest . when the south side of sevastapol was captured in september 1855 a series of celebrations took place around the country , and these were repeated when an armistice was signed in paris in february 1856 .\nin 2014 , following russian military occupation and a referendum of disputed legality , crimea declared its independence from ukraine and resolved to become part of the russian federation . the union was ratified by russia but has not been recognized by ukraine nor by the greater part of the international community . however , the region is now effectively under russian control .\nthe new alignment north of the crimean mountains would have three stations : zuia , bilohirsk and pervomaiske . that last station would in fact serve stary krim , the historical town that gave its name to the crimea . on the line to kerch , through trains would serve only lenine , capital of the rayon for the thinly - populated kerch peninsula .\nthe project , which is set to be completed next year , is seen as a massive political powerplay by vladimir putin because russia claims ukraine ' s crimea peninsula as its own territory after it was annexed in march 2014 . standing at a massive 35 metres above the water , the highest point of the arch is taller than the tower of big ben\ni ' m proud of living in the carriages i ' ve been part of refurbishing myself . i don ' t think i ' ll miss sleeping in the carriage the first days upon my arrival back home , but after a few days i ' ll probably miss the train a little bit .\nafter the soldiers have had their fair share of the life on the rails they have good possibilities of getting a job with a civilian railway company . according to postiglione there is a great demand for them back in italy :\nfor the time being , there are about 770 hotels in the crimea today . however , a half of them work only in the summer time . in the current circumstances , when one needs to redistribute the flow of tourists who used to go to turkey and egypt for holidays , the existing facilities on the peninsula are not enough to meet the demand .\nas of 2004 , there were 22 , 473 km ( 13 , 988 mi ) of railway in the ukraine , all of it 1 . 5 m ( broad ) gauge . highways in 2002 totaled 169 , 679 km ( 105 , 540 mi ) , of which 164 , 249 km ( 102 , 162 mi ) are hard - surfaced , including 1 , 770 km ( 1 , 100 mi ) of expressways . in 2003 , there were 5 , 603 , 800 passengers cars and 985 , 700 commercial vehicles registered for use .\nplans for its construction began to take shape shortly after the annexation , and were made all the more important by a series of blockades from the ukrainian side . the border between crimea and the rest of ukraine is highly militarised and subject to long delays . the peninsula was left without electricity for weeks on end in late 2015 after ukrainian vigilantes blew up electricity lines .\nthe area of the crimea is about 26 , 860 km\u00b2 : 72 % - plain , 20 % - mountains and 8 % - lakes and other water objects . as of 2014 , the population was 2 284 769 people . the density of this population is about 78 people per square kilometer : 62 . 7 % - urban and 37 . 3 % - rural .\nthe lutheran church in simferopol supposedly has a list going back to the early 1800s of all german families who emigrated to crimea under catherine the great , or so it was said at the archive . this information has not actually been confirmed at the lutheran church . for that matter , finding the lutheran church , although mentioned in the guide book , is actually a quite difficult task .\nthe russian 1803 - 1804 educational reform brought about the formation of gymnasiums , as well as privileged educational institutions , lyceums , and institutes for noble young ladies . the latter emerged in kharkov ( 1805 ) , poltava ( 1817 ) , odessa , and kiev . initial professional education was provided by specialized institutions : the kiev railway school , the kherson school of commercial navigation , and the yekaterinislav school of gardening , as well as art and trade schools . universities opened in kharkov in 1805 and in kiev in 1834 . two year teacher training courses affiliated with the universities followed suit .\nthe arch , which stands 227 meters long and 45 meters high , was assembled onshore at the kerch peninsula . on sunday , the construction teams started transporting the whole construction , which weighs more than 6 , 000 tonnes into place in the kerch strait , where it will be installed on special 35 meter - high piers and thus form one of the fairway arches of the crimea bridge .\ntitanic work has been done since the time of the conclusion of the state contract . the bridge to the crimea will be the longest in russia - the bridge across the kerch straight will be 19 kilometers long . all the necessary temporary infrastructure required for such a large - scale construction has been created , so we can start the construction of the bridge ,\nthe official said .\nthe city of odessa , with a population of 1 , 104 , 000 ( 1991 est . ) , is located 275 miles ( 443 kilometers ) south of kiev . the city ' s location on the black sea makes it one of ukraine ' s major ports . odessa is a major transportation center with excellent railway connections to other ukrainian cities , as well as moldova and romania . the city , with its well - developed industrial base , produces consumer goods , machinery , fertilizers , paints , dyes , and machine tools . a large oil refinery is also located near odessa .\na line from moscow to crimea via rostov is not rational , since it is a long detour around the sea of azov . the planned kerch bridge will probably have a limited rail line , primarily for freight . the connecting line through the kerch peninsula is of low quality . ( a tunnel or a bridge / tunnel combination like the \u00f8resund bridge might be more suited to a hsl ) .\nthe largest tv and radio network belongs to derzhavne tele radio ukraiiny ( state tv and radio of ukraine ) , which controls the national television channels ut - 1 and ut - 2 , national radio company of ukraine , the promin radio program , 26 regional state television companies , sevastopol ' and kyiv regional state television - radio companies , and the television - radio company krym ( crimea ) .\n( vol . 152 ) for 1903 confirms that the locomotives came from e b wilson - hudswell , clarke & co . of leeds . it is also clear that the government put the contract for the locomotives out to tender as\nmr peacock of manchester\n( presumably richard peacock , founding partner of beyer , peacock & co . ) submitted a tender for locomotivesfor the crimea in 1855 .\nthe carpathian mountains in the extreme west are the highest peaks in the country . mount hoverlya , the tallest summit in the country ( 2 , 061 meters / 6 , 762 feet ) , emerges from the carpathians . the crimean mountains at the southern end of crimea are also noteworthy , reaching a maximum height of 1 , 545 meters ( 5 , 068 feet ) at mount roman - kosh ."]}
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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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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 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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 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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 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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 , 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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": 3}], "title": "safenet", "paragraphs": ["safenet originated during 1996 under mauritz le roux , current managing director of safenet security services .\nsafenet has been keeping women and children safe from domestic abuse for forty years .\n2000 : ire renamed to safenet , inc . after de vpn product wine . charwes brown acqwired de rights to de safenet name for $ 75 , 000 .\nsafenet\u2019s in - house attorney provides clr\u2019s legal representation and a person seeking civil legal representation at safenet is not required to have a pfa to be eligible for representation .\nsafenet supplies work to more than a thousand people in six provinces across the country .\nthe safenet program has evolved to a 24 hour on - call service to the emergency departments of the two hospitals . safenet trains medical personnel on the importance of screening and the dynamics of domestic violence . a fully accredited medical conference is sponsored annually by safenet featuring a nationally known speaker . to date , safenet has hosted 16 conferences which are always sellout events .\ntoday , safenet also offers counseling at outreach offices in public housing and at edinboro university .\nsafenet , inc . was an information security company based in bewcamp , marywand , united states , which was acqwired in august 2014 by de dutch security company gemawto . safenet ' s products are marketed under de safenet product brand , and incwude sowutions for enterprise audentication , data encryption , and key management . safenet ' s software monetization products are sowd under gemawto ' s sentinew brand .\none of the services provided by safenet is civil legal representation . ( clr ) . clr is provided for safenet clients and includes legal representation for family law , custody , support , and divorce .\nsafenet at is always looking for talented individuals to join our team . learn more about our current opportunities .\nsafenet deliver services throughout the north west from bases in burnley , preston , lancaster , rochdale and blackpool .\nexperienced gained in the international industrial and security environment enabled him to develop safenet into a dynamic security company .\nsafenet was notabwy one of de wargest suppwiers of encryption technowogy to de united states government . [ 1 ]\nsafenet reports third quarter financial results ; company reports record adjusted eps of $ 0 . 39 ; exceeds guidance\nthe orange button to the right of the safenet website will quickly exit the website , and land on the google search bar homepage . within your history it will not list the safenet website , it will say recently closed .\n2002 : safenet acqwired a dutch company secureawink . wif de cowwapse of de tech\nbubbwe\nsafenet , as a pubwic company wif a strong sawes channew , was abwe to acqwire a series of promising security companies at deep discounts .\nsafenet recognises the increased vulnerability and risk of serious harm and homicide that women and children face when complex needs are present .\nsafenet reports third quarter financial results ; company reports record adjusted eps of $ 0 . 39 ; exceeds guidance | business wire\nsafenet continuously strives to better itself in their field of expertise and is becoming a secure and household name in the security industry .\n- - the acquisition of datakey , whose identity management solutions will enhance safenet ' s ability to meet the demands of enterprise customers for secure and simplified user access and authentication . datakey , along with the safenet ikey and luna lines , will be part of the new identity management business unit , which will be led by tim russell , datakey ' s president , who will join safenet as vice president and general manager , reporting to chris fedde , senior vice president and general manager for safenet ' s enterprise security division .\n1983 : safenet , inc was founded in 1983 as information resource engineering by two nsa engineers and one entrepreneur named andony a caputo .\nwith gemalto\u2019s safenet access management & data encryption solutions , you can securely move your business forward in a mobile - first , digital world .\nsafenet is a non - profit organization providing free confidential services including counseling , legal advocacy , education and shelter to victims of domestic violence . safenet , erie\u2018s only accredited domestic violence agency , offers options and builds on strengths that assists in restoring lives . click to learn more \u00bb\npromoting and protecting online freedom of expression and digital rights in southeast asia countries . # 5afenet # 5thsafenet email : contact . safenet @ urltoken\n- - as mentioned above , today safenet announced that it has received a substantial dod order for the new safeenterprise sonet encryptors as well as the security management center . under the contract , safenet will be delivering the sonet encryptors operating at networking speeds from 155 mbps to 10 gbps .\nno hardware . no software . just services . hsm , key management and encryption services delivered from the cloud with safenet data protection on demand .\nas previously announced , safenet is hosting a conference call today at 5 : 00 pm edt . to join the safenet conference call , dial 1 . 866 . 800 . 8651 and use pass code 14508464 within the united states . if you are calling from outside the u . s . , please dial 617 . 614 . 2704 and use pass code 73293618 . the conference call will also be available via live webcast on safenet ' s investor relations web site at urltoken . a replay of the conference call will be immediately available via webcast on safenet ' s investor relations site .\nanthony caputo , chairman and ceo of safenet , stated ,\nwe are very pleased with safenet ' s third quarter performance . revenue grew sequentially by 9 % , and adjusted earnings per share grew even faster to $ 0 . 39 per share . this performance , that exceeded our previous guidance , is a new company record for quarterly profit . we grew in both the core safenet business , and the businesses we acquired from rainbow .\n1996 : mci communications waunched de first commerciaw vpn service using safenet technowogy . this service produced recurring revenue from safenet ' s trusted dird party secure des key distribution center . ire ' s nasdaq wisted stock rose 10 fowd , and andony caputo , den ceo , and charwes brown raised $ 24 miwwion in a secondary offering managed by ferris baker watts . safenet was adopted by dirteen of de top fifteen u . s . banks widin two years .\nthe former rainbow technowogies subsidiary safenet government sowutions , llc formerwy safenet mykotronx is stiww based in torrance , cawifornia wif offices in irvine , cawifornia and cowumbia , marywand . [ 12 ] the company was founded in 1979 as myko enterprises . it changed its name to mykotronx , inc in 1987 and merged wif safenet as part of de safenet merger wif rainbow in 2004 . [ 13 ] safenet government sowutions , llc has been operationawwy merged into safenet and de wines between de two organizations have been intentionawwy bwurred due to financiaw reasons . safenet government sowutions is no wonger considered a subsidiary . safenet government sowutions , llc provides infosec and comsec technowogy for de us government . the firm has an indefinite - dewivery , indefinite - qwantity contract for its kiv - 7 wine of commerciaw off - de - shewf cryptographic devices dat provide protection for digitaw and voice communications drough top secret , used by agencies such as de nsa and de nro . [ 14 ] oder products incwude de kov - 14 fortezza pwus pc card which was devewoped as part of de nsa ' s nssi program and is used on secure terminaw eqwipment . [ 15 ] they previouswy devewoped de cwipper chip . [ 16 ] [ 17 ]\nfounded in 1983 , safenet , inc . is one of the largest information security companies in the world , and is trusted to protect the most sensitive data for market - leading organizations around the globe . safenet ' s data - centric approach focuses on the protection of high - value information throughout its lifecycle , from the data center to the cloud . more than 25 , 000 customers across commercial enterprises and government agencies trust safenet to protect and control access to sensitive data , manage risk , ensure compliance , and secure virtual and cloud environments . learn more about safenet on twitter , linkedin , facebook , youtube , and google + .\n- - a multi - year production contract from the united states air force ( usaf ) with safenet subsidiary mykotronx , inc . this contract , part of the air force ' s cryptographic modernization ( cm ) program , is for the purchase of state - of - the - art electronic key management modules for existing safenet mykotronx ground units .\n- - a significant customer development within the us federal government . safenet delivered nearly 100 of its kiv - 7hsb high assurance encryption products to a major homeland security systems integrator .\nmenu id ( hidden ) : ( this is the id of the menu that will appear as the left navigation menu . by default the\nabout safenet\nmenu will appear )\nthe best way to support safenet is to give regularly . it provides a reliable income that we can count on , allowing us to plan in advance , and budget more effectively .\nas safenet already was in the service providing industry , he seized the opportunity to expand the business into a next phase of the service industry and so skosana contract labour came about .\nin 2009 , vector capitaw acqwired awaddin knowwedge systems , and pwaced it under safenet wif de annotation of ' under common management ' . in 2010 , de two companies were officiawwy merged .\non the 1 june 2006 it was decided to split the local and overseas business and from there elegant line trading 663 cc t / a safenet was establised to perform the local security service .\nthe calico group comprising : calico homes limited , calico enterprise limited , safenet domestic abuse service , ring stones maintenance and construction llp , acorn recovery projects , delphi medical ltd , hobstones homes limited .\npfacs , a separate 501c3 nonprofit which is located at safenet , was incorporated in 1990 . pfacs serves victims of domestic vio\u00adlence including those women from the community who did not need or want shelter .\nthe full process of leaving and restoring one\u2019s life may take years . prior to the capital campaign which began in 1998 , safenet was fully aware that our scope of services and potential target population were limited by virtue of the fact that service provision took place in confidential \u201chidden\u201d addresses . as the board steered itself toward a capital campaign , a name change was agreed upon and the name was legally changed from hospitality house to safenet . with honorary chair , susan hirt hagen and chairs ruth burton and cle austin , the campaign was a success and safenet center at 1702 french opened in 1999 .\n) - - oct . 28 , 2004 - - safenet ( nasdaq : sfnt ) , setting the standard for information security , today announced results for the third quarter ended september 30 , 2004 .\nwe are also confident in stating that we have executed well with integrating rainbow into safenet - people , products , and processes . we are finished - - on schedule and on budget .\nlegal services for abused individuals became more comprehensive through additional funding that was granted by then governor tom ridge in 1999 . these funds have enabled safenet to hire a full time staff attorney with support staff .\nsafenet protects victims and survivors of domestic abuse through the provision of safe refuge and support services , and promotes the prevention of further harm , through various initiatives including , working to build safe and healthy relations and promote equality .\ngemalto serves more than 25 , 000 customers in over 100 countries , across both commercial and government agencies . many of the world\u2019s leading global organizations rely on our safenet solutions to secure their high - value data throughout the information lifecycle\u2014 from the data center into the cloud . those customers utilizing safenet solutions include citigroup , banamex , bank of america , gap , netflix , starbucks , kaiser permanente , cisco , dell , hewlett - packad , and more .\nannex in june of 2007 , a new annex was opened . for years , overcrowding was a serious problem at safenet . at times , 28 women and children were living in a house originally built for a family of five .\nshelter hospitality house , the precursor to safenet , was founded by a group of interfaith women in 1974 as a private non - profit organization with a mission of providing temporary emergency shelter for women and their children in times of crisis .\nalex , five year old alex came to shelter early in the morning . he and his mother left from a household torn apart by violence . since his time with safenet , alex ' s life is slowly piecing itself back together .\ngemalto is a leading global provider of data protection . around the world , fortune 500 global corporations and government agencies turn to gemalto ' s safenet identity and data protection solutions to secure and protect their most valuable data assets and intellectual property .\n1995 : ire reweased de first commerciaw vpn system , cawwed safenet . safenet was conceived by charwes brown and qwickwy adopted by mci - worwdcom and vinton g . cerf , den head of mic - worwdcom ' s data network architecture . safenet was specified by gary l . mcgreaw , based on designs originawwy devewoped at nsa . gary mcgreaw became vp of marketing after de merger wif ire . charwes brown served as evp of sawes and business devewopment and sowd de vpn product into mci and cisco systems . charwes brown had worked cwosewy wif mci vp , vint cerf whiwe at sac and mci . vint cerf is best known as de co - designer of tcp - ip , de protocow suite used in de internet . oder earwy customers incwuded de nsa and de fbi .\nkeeping your family cyber secure is a necessary priority in today ' s digital world . but before you can protect yourself against it , it ' s important to understand exactly what cyber risk is . safenet is worldlink ' s parental control solution for child safety . it is our attempt to make the internet safe and secure for our children . it allows parental control what internet content is accessible over worldlink broadband connection . safenet allows our users to select which category of content they wish to restrict and at what timings .\nsafenet is a global leader in information security . founded more than 20 years ago , the company provides complete security utilizing its encryption technologies to protect communications , intellectual property and digital identities , and offers a full spectrum of products including hardware , software , and chips . arm , bank of america , cisco systems , the departments of defense and homeland security , adobe , samsung , texas instruments , the u . s . internal revenue service and scores of other customers entrust their security needs to safenet . for more information , visit urltoken .\non our 5th anniversary , southeast asia freedom of expression network ( safenet ) want to say : thank you for supporting us , for believing our works , and for helping us promoting and protecting online freedom of expression and digital rights in southeast asia . keep on fighting ! urltoken\nstatements contained in this document that are not historical facts could be deemed to be forward - looking statements within the meaning of section 27a of the securities act of 1933 and section 21e of the securities exchange act of 1934 . these statements are based on management ' s current expectations and beliefs , are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of risks , uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward - looking statements , including , among others : the risk that the safenet and rainbow businesses will not be integrated successfully ; costs related to the merger with rainbow ; and other economic , business , competitive , and / or regulatory factors affecting safenet ' s business generally , including those set forth in its filings with the securities and exchange commission , including safenet ' s annual report on form 10 - k for the fiscal year ended december 31 , 2003 , its quarterly report on form 10 - q for the quarter ended june 30 , 2004 and its current reports on form 8 - k . if any of these risks or uncertainties materializes or any of these assumptions proves incorrect , safenet ' s results could differ materially from the expectations in these statements . safenet assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or alter these forward - looking statements , whether as a result of new information , future events , or otherwise .\nthe opportunity to acquire safenet has come at exactly the right time , as we have just entered into our new multi - year development plan and there is a perfect fit between gemalto ' s\nsecurity at the edge\nand safenet ' s\nsecurity at the core\ncapabilities . this will enable us to further accelerate the deployment of strong security solutions in the enterprise sector , and expand our technologies and growth opportunities in protecting online access . overall , our global leadership in digital security will be reinforced\n, said olivier piou , gemalto ceo .\nonce the acquisition is completed , safenet will significantly reinforce gemalto ' s identity and access management business . it will become part of gemalto ' s payment & identity segment , and its platforms & services activity , that account respectively for \u20ac1 , 329 million and \u20ac715 million of the 2013 pro forma revenue .\n2006 : safenet was invowved in de options backdating controversy . as a resuwt , bof de chief executive officer and de chief financiaw officer resigned , and in 2008 de company ' s former cfo was sentenced to six monds in prison for manipuwating empwoyee stock options . [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ]\nacquisition in cash for up to $ 46 million of embedded security solutions ( ess ) , a security specialist that designs and develops intellectual property and secure solutions using encryption systems . on 2010 authentec acquired the embedded security division of safenet that added the packet engine and their ip cores to inside secure vault product line .\nsafeguarding high - value data gemalto ' s data - centric safenet security solutions have enabled our customers to adapt to the escalating internal and external threats to their high - value data , and rapidly evolve to address new business requirements and compliance mandates . our products deliver persistent protection of sensitive data throughout the information lifecycle by :\n- - the release of the sentinel ultrapro software protection keys . the ultrapro line adds significant new features that enhance security , ease - of - use and evaluation , enhanced memory , and reduce time - to - market for software developers . ultrapro reflects safenet ' s continued commitment to and focus on the sentinel product lines .\nour data - centric approach focuses on the protection of high value information throughout its lifecycle , from the data center to the cloud . more than 25 , 000 customers across commercial enterprises and government agencies trust safenet solutions to protect and control access to sensitive data , manage risk , ensure compliance , and secure virtual and cloud environments .\non 8 august 2014 , gemawto announced dat it had signed a definitive agreement to acqwire 100 % of de share capitaw of safenet from vector capitaw for us $ 890 miwwion on a debt free / cash free basis . [ 2 ] a subseqwent acqwisition of gemawto by french rivaw thawes group was pending as of apriw 2018 . [ 3 ]\nwe are very excited for the opportunity to join gemalto , which is recognized internationally for leadership in the digital security domain . our products and routes to market are perfectly complementary and our visions for the future naturally intertwined ,\nsaid prakash panjwani , safenet president and chief executive officer .\nthe combination of our portfolios will allow customers to have access to world ' s leading security products for mobile and cloud , delivering best - in - class protection of data and identities . this transaction will accelerate the delivery of gemalto ' s security solutions to the enterprise while also making safenet ' s data protection solutions accessible to the banking and telecom sectors \u2013 truly a win - win for everyone involved .\n\u200b\u200b\u200bamsterdam , august 8 , 2014 - gemalto ( euronext nl0000400653 - gto ) , the world leader in digital security , today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 % of the share capital of safenet , a worldwide leader in data protection and software monetization , from vector capital for us $ 890 million on a debt free / cash free basis .\ndisclaimer : security services do not have any service level warranty or guarantee and it is always provided in best effort basis , followed by implementation of ideal common practices , awareness and knowledge . we endeavor best to ensure safenet\u2019s content filtering algorithm and lists are nearly accurate , but accept no liability for mis - classification or non - classification of a particular domain or url .\ncounseling survivors of abuse differs from mental health or substance abuse counseling . it is non - diagnostic , wellness or strengths based , and it assists the victim in critical thinking about safety in its broadest application of well - being . safenet counselors are certified through pennsylvania coalition against domestic violence and as such are granted full confidential privilege under state law . children , even those children whose parents don\u2019t believe they have witnessed the abuse , are affected . safenet provides counseling for kids who accompany their mothers to shelter or support groups . evidence - based practices , as developed by jackie campbell , ph . d . , help children to not take responsibility for the abuse , identify emotions with the goal of mastering negative emotions , and develop a safety plan .\nmedical advocacy in 1996 , safenet was one of 12 programs in the nation selected for a federal grant to support collaborative projects between the health care establishment and domestic violence services . our program evolved initially with then hamot hospital and saint vincent health care . doctors , nurses and domestic violence program directors were trained to first understand the efficacy of intervention which would connect the victim with domestic violence services .\ngemalto ' s safenet identity and data protection solutions are trusted by the largest and most respected brands around the world to protect their data , identities , and intellectual property . as the world leader in digital security , gemalto ensures the authenticity of your banking transactions , safeguards your health records , protects the purchase of your morning cup of coffee , and helps organizations to control risk , manage security , and maintain compliance .\nas gemalto enters into its 2014 - 2017 multi - year development plan , the digital world enters a period in which proper control over sensitive information is paramount . nearly 400 million digital data records have been lost or stolen already in 2014 , prompting a significant rise in global awareness regarding the effective protection of data . with this acquisition , gemalto and safenet combine the best technologies , expertise and services available for securing a complete infrastructure : network , users , data , software , at the core and at the edge .\ncaputo continued ,\ngovernment business remains strong . the safeenterprise ( tm ) system was chosen by the department of defense ( dod ) for a department - wide deployment . the first order will contribute to more than five percent of safenet ' s 2004 revenue , which represents only about one - third of the total revenue we expect to realize from this customer . likewise our classified government business was also strong , with record quarterly revenue . in previous quarters i ' ve spoken about our rights management business , which had been flat in prior years . this year , the business is producing a double - digit growth rate .\nvector capital is a leading global private equity firm specializing in transformational investments in established technology businesses . vector identifies and pursues these investments in both the private and public markets . vector actively partners with management teams to devise and execute new financial and business strategies that materially improve the competitive standing of these businesses and enhance their value for employees , customers , and shareholders . among vector ' s notable investments are aladdin knowledge systems , allegro development corporation , cambium networks , certara , collabnet , corel , ipvalue management , landesk software , niku , gerber scientific , rae systems , register . com , safenet , technicolor , teletrac , tidel , watchguard technologies , and winzip .\nsafenet provides an extensive portfolio of data protection solutions including hsm1 advanced cryptographic key management systems , encryption technologies for civilian applications , authentication servers and authentication as a service , as well as sophisticated software license management and monetization solutions . as an example , hsms are the essential cloud - based secure elements generating and protecting the fundamental cryptographic keys and processing units used by digital authentication , encryption and signature mechanisms within computer networks and the internet . all of these will perfectly complement gemalto ' s offering of embedded software and portable secure elements , which are used globally at the other end of the network security chain , i . e . in the users ' pockets and inside the network - connected terminals .\nfor the quarter ending december 31 , 2004 , safenet currently expects to achieve revenues in the range of $ 62 to $ 66 million . the adjusted net income is expected to be in the range of $ 0 . 41 to $ 0 . 45 per diluted share . adjusted guidance excludes integration costs of $ 3 . 4 million , amortization of acquired intangible assets of $ 5 . 5 million , amortization of unearned compensation of $ 1 . 9 million , and net tax adjustments of $ 2 . 6 million . the adjustments are expected to increase net income by $ 8 . 2 million , or $ 0 . 33 per diluted share . the gaap net income is expected to be in the range of $ 0 . 07 to $ 0 . 12 per share .\nthe purchase price of us $ 890 million is self - funded with us $ 440 million from available cash , and us $ 450 million drawn from existing long - term credit facilities . depending on market conditions , gemalto may refinance the credit facilities through a bond issuance or other means at a later date . the closing of the transaction is expected to occur in q4 2014 , after approval from the relevant regulatory and antitrust authorities . after the acquisition is completed , gemalto will retain a strong financial structure with a net debt / ebitda ratio < 1 . the transaction will be accretive to adjusted eps ( earnings per share ) before purchase price allocation upon completion .\nas a result of the acquired business ' s anticipated profitability , growth and synergies , gemalto expects to surpass its 2017 profit from operations2 objective of \u20ac600 million by approximately + 10 % .\n2 profit from operations is a non - gaap measure defined as the ifrs operating result adjusted for the amortization and depreciation of intangibles resulting from acquisitions , for share - based compensation charges , and for restructuring and acquisition - related expenses .\ngemalto ( euronext nl0000400653 gto ) is the world leader in digital security with 2013 annual revenues of \u20ac2 . 4 billion and more than 12 , 000 employees operating out of 85 offices and 25 research and software development centers , located in 44 countries .\nwe are at the heart of the rapidly evolving digital society . billions of people worldwide increasingly want the freedom to communicate , travel , shop , bank , entertain and work \u2013 anytime , everywhere \u2013 in ways that are enjoyable and safe . gemalto delivers on their expanding needs for personal mobile services , payment security , authenticated cloud access , identity and privacy protection , ehealthcare and egovernment efficiency , convenient ticketing and dependable machine - to - machine ( m2m ) applications . we develop secure embedded software and secure products which we design and personalize . our platforms and services manage these products , the confidential data they contain and the trusted end - user services made possible .\nour innovations enable our clients to offer trusted and convenient digital services to billions of individuals . gemalto thrives with the growing number of people using its solutions to interact with the digital and wireless world .\nfor more information visit urltoken , urltoken , urltoken , or follow @ gemalto on twitter .\na presentation about this announcement and a q & a session will be webcast in english today at 3pm amsterdam and paris time ( 2pm london time and 9am new york time ) .\nquestions will be taken by way of conference call . investors and financial analysts wishing to ask questions should join the presentation by dialing :\nthe accompanying presentation slide set is now available for download on our investor relations web site .\nreplays of the presentation and q & a session will be available in webcast format on our investor relations web site approximately 3 hours after the conclusion of the presentation . replays will be available for one year .\nthis communication does not constitute an offer to purchase or exchange or the solicitation of an offer to sell or exchange any securities of gemalto .\nprivate equity firms , armed with a record $ 1 trillion in cash , are investing more in public companies than at any time since the financial crisis , buying those left behind in wall street\u2019s nine - year bull market .\nthe kela group ( kela ) , a rapidly growing , israel - based provider of advanced cyber intelligence software and solutions , today announced a $ 50m equity investment from san francisco - based vector capital . vector\u2019s minority investment marks the first institutional funding received by kela in its 9 - year history .\non the heels of closing its fifth fund at $ 1 . 4 billion , vector capital sold a non - voting minority interest to dyal capital partners , a division of neuberger berman that acquires minority equity stakes in established alternative asset managers . other pe firms dyal backs include : h . i . g . , kps capital partners , silver lake and vista equity partners . vector , based in san francisco , invests in technology sectors , including : software , internet , digital media , communications , and industrial technology . the firm has been active with portfolio company deals of late , including recently agreeing to sell 2020 technologies , a developer of interior design software , to golden gate capital . we caught up with vector founder alex slusky to ask about the dyal deal , the larger trend of middle - market pe firms selling minority stakes and the tech m & a landscape .\nvector capital , a leading private equity firm specializing in transformational investments in established technology businesses , today announced that affiliates of dyal capital partners ( \u201cdyal\u201d ) , a division of neuberger berman , made a strategic minority investment in vector . under the terms of the transaction , dyal has acquired a passive , non - voting , minority stake in the firm . there will be no changes to vector\u2019s strategy , investment process or day - to - day operations .\nsaba software , a leading provider of people - centric talent management solutions , has appointed docusign\u2019s president , worldwide field operations , neil hudspith , to its board of directors . mr . hudspith\u2019s appointment further accelerates saba\u2019s growth strategy as a leader in the saas talent management market , and bolsters strategic and operational expertise .\nsaba software , a leading provider of people - centric talent management solutions , today announced pervez qureshi\u2019s retirement from the role of ceo . phil saunders , saba\u2019s president , will immediately assume the role of president and ceo as part of the company\u2019s succession plan , and will also maintain his position on saba\u2019s board .\nchyronhego , a portfolio company of vector capital , today announced the appointment of marco lopez as ceo , effective jan . 8 . the company\u2019s former president and ceo , johan apel , will continue serving the company as executive chairman of the board with an emphasis on chyronhego\u2019s market leadership in sports solutions .\nvector capital , a leading private equity firm specializing in transformational investments in established technology businesses , today announced it has successfully completed a restructuring of vector capital ii , l . p . , a 1999 vintage fund , vector capital iii , l . p . , a 2005 vintage fund , and affiliated vehicles held by existing lps ( collectively , the \u201cfunds\u201d ) , for approximately $ 450 million . goldman sachs asset management\u2019s vintage funds and gic led the transaction , and collectively , are now the largest lps in the funds .\ncorel corporation today announced that it has acquired clearslide inc . , the sales engagement platform leader that enables sales , marketing , and service teams to drive more successful customer interactions . with this acquisition , corel will make significant investment into the development of clearslide ' s cloud - based platform , fueling its technology leadership and enabling clearslide to grow its business in new markets .\nchyronhego today announced the appointment of boromy ung as chief product officer , reporting to president and ceo johan apel . as leader of chyronhego\u2019s global product management division , ung has taken charge of the vision and roadmap for the company\u2019s award - winning family of solutions for live television , news , and sports production .\nthe clipper chip has been designed and introduced by the federal government to standardize encryption technology so that law enforcement agencies can listen in on\nprivate\nconversations in electronic media . the device will initially be installed in government phones , and at & t will also sell it for individual and business use . it is clear that the government would very much like the clipper to become the standard for all future domestic electronic\nprivate\ncommunication . many respected professionals in telecommunications and related industries fear that the government may soon make moves to outlaw or otherwise kill other encryption technology that could compete with the clipper .\nthis is not unlike the government demanding that you give them a sealed copy of all your future phone conversations and other computer - facilitated communications , just in case they ever want to open and examine them later .\nthe legal right to express oneself is meaningless if there is no secure medium through which that expression may travel . by the same token , the right to hold certain unpopular opinions is forfeit unless one can discuss those opinions with others of like mind without the government listening in .\n. . . there is a kind of corrupting power in the ability to create public policy in secret while assuring that the public will have little secrecy of its own . . .\nthis message contains announcements from the white house , at & t , the electronic frontier foundation , the computer professionals for social responsibility , and various news articles . technical details and darker , deeper , evaluations of the clipper project are available ; see the usenet newsgroup sci . crypt for current info and pointers .\nfrom : clipper @ urltoken ( clipper chip announcement ) subject : white house public encryption management fact sheet organization : national institute of standards & technology date : fri , 16 apr 1993 20 : 44 : 58 gmt note : the following was released by the white house today in conjunction with the announcement of the clipper chip encryption technology .\nthe president has approved a directive on\npublic encryption management .\nthe directive provides for the following :\nadvanced telecommunications and commercially available encryption are part of a wave of new computer and communications technology . encryption products scramble information to protect the privacy of communications and data by preventing unauthorized access . advanced telecommunications systems use digital technology to rapidly and precisely handle a high volume of communications . these advanced telecommunications systems are integral to the infrastructure needed to ensure economic competitiveness in the information age .\ndespite its benefits , new communications technology can also frustrate lawful government electronic surveillance . sophisticated encryption can have this effect in the united states . when exported abroad , it can be used to thwart foreign intelligence activities critical to our national interests . in the past , it has been possible to preserve a government capability to conduct electronic surveillance in furtherance of legitimate law enforcement and national security interests , while at the same time protecting the privacy and civil liberties of all citizens . as encryption technology improves , doing so will require new , innovative approaches .\nin the area of communications encryption , the u . s . government has developed a microcircuit that not only provides privacy through encryption that is substantially more robust than the current government standard , but also permits escrowing of the keys needed to unlock the encryption . the system for the escrowing of keys will allow the government to gain access to encrypted information only with appropriate legal authorization .\nthe attorney general of the united states , or her representative , shall request manufacturers of communications hardware which incorporates encryption to install the u . s . government - developed key - escrow microcircuits in their products . the fact of law enforcement access to the escrowed keys will not be concealed from the american public . all appropriate steps shall be taken to ensure that any existing or future versions of the key - escrow microcircuit are made widely available to u . s . communications hardware manufacturers , consistent with the need to ensure the security of the key - escrow system . in making this decision , i do not intend to prevent the private sector from developing , or the government from approving , other microcircuits or algorithms that are equally effective in assuring both privacy and a secure key - escrow system .\nthe attorney general shall make all arrangements with appropriate entities to hold the keys for the key - escrow microcircuits installed in communications equipment . in each case , the key holder must agree to strict security procedures to prevent unauthorized release of the keys . the keys shall be released only to government agencies that have established their authority to acquire the content of those communications that have been encrypted by devices containing the microcircuits . the attorney general shall review for legal sufficiency the procedures by which an agency establishes its authority to acquire the content of such communications .\nthe secretary of commerce , in consultation with other appropriate u . s . agencies , shall initiate a process to write standards to facilitate the procurement and use of encryption devices fitted with key - escrow microcircuits in federal communications systems that process sensitive but unclassified information . i expect this process to proceed on a schedule that will permit promulgation of a final standard within six months of this directive .\nthe attorney general will procure and utilize encryption devices to the extent needed to preserve the government ' s ability to conduct lawful electronic surveillance and to fulfill the need for secure law enforcement communications . further , the attorney general shall utilize funds from the department of justice asset forfeiture super surplus fund to effect this purchase .\nat & t ( nyse : t ) said today it is moving to improve the security and privacy of telephone communications by incorporating a just - announced new u . s . government technology for voice encryption into its secure communications product line .\nat & t will use the clipper chip , announced today by president clinton as a new technology for voice encryption , in all of its secure telephone products except those specially designed for government classified customers . the commerce department has announced a six - month timetable for the final certification of clipper .\nat & t is pleased to be the first company to publicly commit to adoption of the clipper chip ,\nsaid ed hickey , at & t vice president , secure communications systems .\nwe believe it will give our customers far greater protection in defeating hackers or eavesdroppers attempting to intercept a call .\nand now all commercially available at & t voice encryption products will be compatible with each other , a major step forward in bringing secure communications capabilities to the business community .\nin standardizing at & t voice encryption products on the clipper chip , at & t will include the algorithm in the telephone security device as well as in the secure voice / data terminal .\nthe at & t telephone security device is a compact , lightweight unit that brings advance encryption technology to conventional land - line and cellular telephones . it provides a powerful , convenient and reliable way to protect the most sensitive telephone conversations .\nthe device works with a conventional land - line or transportable / mobile cellular phone . it turns the phone ' s signal into a digital stream of encrypted information that is decrypted by a telephone security device attached to the phone at the receiving end of the call .\nthe at & t telephone security device connects easily to desk telephones or tranportable or mobile phones . it weighs 1 . 5 pounds and is 7 inches long , 4 . 5 inches wide and 1 . 5 inches high . and it ' s as easy to use as it is portable .\nthe at & t secure voice / data terminals are desktop telephones that provide encryption for both telephone calls and data transmissions .\nthese at & t secure communications products use an enhanced voice encryption technique that provides very high voice quality . this technology allows calls placed with these products to approach the voice quality of normal calls .\nto further enhance interoperability , at & t will consider licensing to other manufacturers its enabling technologies for interoperability . interoperability of encryption devices requires common technology beyond the use of a common encryption algorithm , specifically common methods of digital voice encoding and signaling .\nat & t has already performed integration tests with clipper chips manufactured by the government ' s supplier , mykotronx inc . , of torrence , calif . , and is preparing to integrate the chip into the manufacturing of its secure products . at & t ' s clipper - equipped telephone security devices will be available to customers by the end of the second quarter .\nthe federal government intends to adopt the clipper chip as the standard for voice encryption to help protect proprietary information , protect the privacy of personal phone conversations and prevent unauthorized release of data transmitted electonically . at the same time , use of the clipper chip will preserve the ability of federal , state and local law enforcement agencies to intercept lawfully the phone conversations of criminals .\nadoption of clipper will support both the government ' s efforts to protect the public and the public ' s right to privacy ,\nhickey said .\nat & t secure communication systems provides products to protect voice , data , fax , cellular and video communications . it also engineers and integrates secure communications applications . its customers include the governments of the united states and other nations as well as major corporations around the world .\nfor more information about the at & t telephone security device 3600 and other at & t secure communications products , call david arneke at 919 - 279 - 7680 .\ncomputer professionals for social responsibility ( cpsr ) today called for the public disclosure of technical data underlying the government ' s newly - announced\npublic encryption management\ninitiative . the new cryptography scheme was announced today by the white house and the national institute for standards and technology ( nist ) , which will implement the technical specifications of the plan . a nist spokesman acknowledged that the national security agency ( nsa ) , the super - secret military intelligence agency , had actually developed the encryption technology around which the new initiative is built .\naccording to nist , the technical specifications and the presidential directive establishing the plan are classified . to open the initiative to public review and debate , cpsr today filed a series of freedom of information act ( foia ) requests with key agencies , including nsa , nist , the national security council and the fbi for information relating to the encryption plan . the cpsr requests are in keeping with the spirit of the computer security act , which congress passed in 1987 in order to open the development of non - military computer security standards to public scrutiny and to limit nsa ' s role in the creation of such standards .\ncpsr previously has questioned the role of nsa in developing the so - called\ndigital signature standard\n( dss ) , a communications authentication technology that nist proposed for government - wide use in 1991 . after cpsr sued nist in a foia lawsuit last year , the civilian agency disclosed for the first time that nsa had , in fact , developed that security standard . nsa is due to file papers in federal court next week justifying the classification of records concerning its creation of the dss .\ndavid sobel , cpsr legal counsel , called the administration ' s apparent commitment to the privacy of electronic communications , as reflected in today ' s official statement ,\na step in the right direction .\nbut he questioned the propriety of nsa ' s role in the process and the apparent secrecy that has thus far shielded the development process from public scrutiny .\nat a time when we are moving towards the development of a new information infrastructure , it is vital that standards designed to protect personal privacy be established openly and with full public participation . it is not appropriate for nsa - - an agency with a long tradition of secrecy and opposition to effective civilian cryptography - - to play a leading role in the development process .\ncpsr is a national public - interest alliance of computer industry professionals dedicated to examining the impact of technology on society . cpsr has 21 chapters in the u . s . and maintains offices in palo alto , california , cambridge , massachusetts and washington , dc . for additional information on cpsr , call ( 415 ) 322 - 3778 or e - mail ( cpsr @ csli . stanford . edu ) .\nas a step toward the development of vast new data\nsuperhighways ,\nthe federal government has designed a powerful device that would protect the privacy of electronic communications by encoding them but still allow police to eavesdrop .\ncritics say the project , announced friday by the clinton administration , raises serious questions about the protection of civil liberties as more people use cellular and cordless phones and computer - based communications .\nthey also warned that the device is not likely to help law - enforcement agents foil high - tech criminals unless it becomes the most widely used commercial encryption system - and drives private competitors out of the business .\n' a . k . a . big brother , ' that ' s what i call it ,\nsaid stephen bryen , a former pentagon official who runs a company developing a rival encryption system .\nbryen said it was\nvery disturbing\nthat the government has gone so far with the previously classified project\nwithout consulting with experts in the industry\nwhose investments could be wiped out .\none high - ranking federal official , raymond kammer , acknowledged that such concerns are part of an\nappropriate debate\nthat needs to be held over the project .\nmaybe it turns out that society , as it debates this , finds it unacceptable ,\nsaid kammer , acting director of the national institute for standards and technology .\ni ' m not sure . this is the start of that debate .\nmillions of people who exchange information via computers and make calls from cordless and cellular phones , which are especially vulnerable to interception , could be affected . experts say an era is dawning in which traveling executives exchange electronic memos and negotiate sensitive deals via hand - held communicators using vulnerable wireless transmitters .\nin endorsing the plan , the white house described it friday as an outgrowth of federal efforts to capitalize on advances in telephone and computer technology while preventing drug dealers and terrorists from finding new ways to mask their misdeeds .\nin last year ' s campaign , president clinton pledged to invest billions of dollars in faster and more secure data links to enhance the standing of u . s . firms in the global economy .\nbut as the computer industry has developed systems to enable businesses to scramble data transfers and telephone conversations as a safeguard against industrial espionage , a growing number of criminals also have begun using them to foil court - authorized wiretaps .\nunder the new plan , engineers at the national security agency invented a new coding device , called the\nclipper chip ,\nwhich is said to be much harder to crack than encoding systems now on the market .\nthe government licensed two california companies - mykotronx and vlsi technology - to make the computer chips . the chips will form the\nbrains\ninside small scrambling devices that can be attached to individual telephones .\nto spur the venture , the justice department will soon purchase several thousand of the devices . military and spy agencies also are expected to use them .\nprivate businesses would not be required to use the technology . but federal officials hope their sponsorship will establish the clipper chips as the new industry standard and crowd out competing systems ."]}
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pacific royale - jakarta ( indonesia ) . . . no . logo . alt \u00b7 us airways photos .\nindonesian start - up pacific royale airways has appointed tarun trikha as its new chief executive , effective from 1 august 2012 .\nworking at pacific royale | glassdoor urltoken aug 8 , 2012 . . . see what employees say it ' s like to work at pacific royale . salaries , reviews , and more - all posted by employees working at pacific royale .\nbritish airways has removed a shot of virgin atlantic boss sir richard branson from the in - flight version of the james bond movie casino royale .\nmr trika says the abacus deal will help pacific royale access travel agencies throughout asia as well as online channels . he expects gdss to initially account for about 60 % of pacific royale\u2019s bookings . the remaining 40 % will come directly from the carrier\u2019s website , although mr trika expects this figure will increase over time as the pacific royale brand starts to gain more traction .\nindonesian airways start of operations was 26jan1949 . it was established at the same time as garuda\npacific royale is owned by gunarni gunawan , with a 51 percent , and indian investor tarun trika , with a 49 percent stake .\nbecause pacific royale airways is no longer in operation , flight tickets are not available for this airline . however , you\u2019ll find a large selection of alternative budget - friendly airlines for your flights throughout indonesia and beyond on our website .\npacific royale airways was a budget - friendly indonesian airline , but the airline\u2019s closure doesn\u2019t mean you have to miss out on great ticket deals . you\u2019ll always find the industry\u2019s best flight schedules and ticket prices when shopping on our website .\nroyal pacific universal studios - orlando message board - tripadvisor urltoken jul 20 , 2015 . . . just got a great deal . royal pacific hotel one night in august for two adults for \u00a3 128 . deal was through british airways .\npacific royale ceo samudra sukardi says pacific royale initially plans to have one fokker 50 based at both batam and surabaya . a second fokker 50 will be added at each base within a few months after launching services and a one - aircraft fokker 50 base will be added at medan .\npacific royale is also looking at launching service from surabaya to perth , a route which is not currently served by any carrier . mr trika says while pacific royale will focus on surabaya in developing its international network , it expects to operate some international services from a second undecided base .\npacific royale believes it can successfully differentiate by offering a full service product that connects small regional destinations with major cities in indonesia and throughout asia .\npacific royale airways suspended its operations due to maintenance issues in october of 2012 . the airline was unable to fulfill its promise to restore services on oct . 16 , 2012 , which resulted in the revocation of the airline\u2019s flight license one month later .\nbecause pacific royale airways is no longer in operation , ticket refunds can not be provided by this airline . however , you can contact our customer care team 24 hours a day to find out more about individual airline policies and the ticket refunding process .\nthe british airways edit also obscures the tail fin of a virgin plane that was seen in the original .\nnew domestic full - service carrier pacific royale airways , which made its debut in june this year , has announced that it would temporarily be halting its operations\u2026the company had stopped operations early in october\u2026he emphasized , however , that financial difficulties were not behind the halt .\npacific royale believes abacus will help it get into the business - to - business market immediately and help raise brand awareness . abacus says the agreement with pacific royale will take effect on 20 - feb - 2012 and give travel agents within the abacus network exclusive access to the carrier\u2019s full range of fares and inventories .\npacific royale , however , will have to fend off competition from some foreign full service carriers if it follows through in its plan to launch international services from surabaya . for example , its planned surabaya - singapore route is now served by silkair and china airlines ( this route is also served by three budget carriers \u2013 lion air , indonesia airasia and jetstar asia subsidiary valuair ) . the surabaya - hong kong route , which pacific royale also plans to launch , is now only served by cathay pacific airways .\nas its fleet grows , pacific royale plans to become the only airline to offer direct flights between indonesia and india , with a service connecting jakarta and mumbai .\npacific royale airways ( ry , jakarta soekarno - hatta ) has finally received its operating certificate from the indonesian aviation authorities on may 29 and plans to launch regional operations with its two fokker 50 s on june 11 . it will originally operate from two bases at batam and surabaya and serve regional destinations . from batam pacific royale will serve jambi - kerinci - padang and pekanbaru . from surabaya it will operate via semarang to both bandung and pangkalanbun .\npacific royale also has already purchased two fokker 50s and is in the process of purchasing three more of the type . the first fokker 50 is already in indonesia and is currently undergoing modification work while the second aircraft is slated for delivery on 26 - feb . pacific royale will configure its fokker 50s with 48 seats in single - class configuration .\npacific royale airways was founded in 2011 as a commercial airline offering flights throughout indonesia and to numerous international destinations . in 2012 , the airline was given permission to fly 11 international routes and 62 domestic ones . unfortunately , the airline ceased all operations when its license was revoked in late 2012 .\nbecause pacific royale airways is no longer in operation , travelers can not check - in online or in person for any flights with this airline . however , a large number of the alternative airlines available on our site do allow web check - in to help you enjoy a more convenient flying experience .\ncyprus airways douglas dc - 9 - 15 n54648 ( msn 45722 ) ory ( jacques guillem ) . image : 941362 .\ncompetition in indonesia is about to intensify further as pacific royale prepares to launch services next month with an initial fleet of two fokker 50s and two a320s based in surabaya and batam . pacific royale is targeting garuda and indonesia\u2019s other full service carriers with a low - 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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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"]}
{"id": 54188, "summary": [{"text": "the southwark and vauxhall waterworks company was a utility company supplying water to parts of south london in england .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "the company was formed by the merger of the southwark and vauxhall water companies in 1845 and became part of the publicly owned metropolitan water board in 1903 . ", "topic": 18}], "title": "southwark and vauxhall waterworks company", "paragraphs": ["in 1845 , the southwark water company merged with the vauxhall water company to become the southwark and vauxhall water company .\nbetween 1839 and 1842 there was a period of unfruitful competition between the vauxhall company and the southwark and lambeth companies . eventually in 1845 the southwark and the vauxhall companies were amalgamated to form the southwark and vauxhall water company .\nthe southwark and vauxhall water company was incorporated in 1845 and was formed by an amalgamation of two earlier undertakings , the southwark and the vauxhall companies .\nto see the hampton site of the southwark and vauxhall company in 1894 , click here .\nbetween 1839 and 1842 there was a period of unfruitful competition between the vauxhall company and the southwark and lambeth companies . eventually in 1845 the southwark and the vauxhall companies were amalgamated to form the southwark and vauxhall water company . the works at kennington were dismantled and conveyed to the phoenix gas company in 1847 .\nbetween 1845 and 1847 the vauxhall company ' s works at vauxhall bridge were abolished and the united company\u2019s works were concentrated at battersea .\nclick here to see more on the original london location of the southwark and vauxhall company from 1870 to present .\nbefore consulting any legal papers for the southwark and vauxhall water company readers should see the notes on page 40 .\n. later that same year , the borough waterworks company purchased the london bridge licence from the new river company , and it was renamed the southwark water company . the company extracted water from the\nthe south london waterworks company was established by private act of parliament in 1805 . the company extracted water from the thames beside vauxhall bridge .\nthe era of free water gave way to the era of commercial supply with the foundation of the new river company ( 1612 ) and the london bridge waterworks ( 1581 ) . chelsea waterworks company was founded in 1723 , and in 1746 laid the first iron water main ( pipes were previously made of wood or lead ) . the southwark water company was founded in 1760 , the lambeth water works company in 1785 , the vauxhall water company in 1805 , the west middlesex waterworks company in 1806 , the east london waterworks company in 1807 , the kent waterworks company in 1809 and the grand junction waterworks company in 1811 .\nclick here to learn more about the 1845 - 55 location of the southwark and vauxhall water company , its subsequent location and additional reservoirs .\ngv ii gates , gate piers , quadrant walls and railings bounding the pumping station , c1888 , for the southwark and vauxhall water company .\nsouthwark and vauxhall water company was formed in 1845 on the merger of the southwark water company and the vauxhall water company . the reservoirs covered nearly 18 acres of ground which now houses battersea power station . steam engines were used to pump water to a height of 175 ft to supply brixton .\nalthough no longer owned by the southwark and vauxhall water company . instead the operation was taken over by the metropolitan water board in 1902 .\nthe borough waterworks company was formed in 1770 , originally supplying water to a brewery and the surrounding area , which spanned the distance between london and southwark bridges . the adjacent area was supplied by the london bridge waterworks company .\nrecords of the south london waterworks company ( later the southwark and vauxhall water company ) including papers relating to shares ; minutes of director ' s meetings ; stock certificates ; papers relating to works and papers relating to a lawsuit .\nthe east london waterworks company was founded by act of parliament in 1806 , and also acquired existing waterworks at shadwell , lea bridge and west ham .\nin 1872 the lambeth waterworks company moved upstream on the thames to molesey , followed by the chelsea waterworks company . they built the molesey reservoirs there in 1872 .\n1876 thomas william rumble was chief engineer to the southwark and vauxhall water co when alfred james corry was articled to him .\n1852 the southwark and vauxhall water company bill went through parliament [ 3 ] this allowed a change of the source of supply from battersea to hampton . the company arranged to supply putney\nvauxhall history is an online research database of knowledge and images covering aspects of the history of the london parliamentary constituency of vauxhall .\nthe southwark and vauxhall water company acquired land at hampton in 1851 and in 1852 an act was obtained to sanction the construction of new works and to enlarge the authorised supply area .\nthe mortality in the houses supplied by the southwark and vauxhall company was therefore between eight and nine times as great as in the houses supplied by the lambeth company ; and it will be remarked that the customers of the lambeth company continued to enjoy an immunity from cholera greater than the rest of london which is not mixed up as they are with the houses supplied by the southwark and vauxhall company .\nin 1833 the south london waterworks company was supplying 12 , 046 houses with approximately 12 , 000 gallons of water . [ 14 ] in 1834 , the company was renamed the vauxhall water company . [ 10 ]\nin 1833 the south london waterworks company was supplying 12 , 046 houses with approximately 12 , 000 gallons of water . [ 13 ] in 1834 , the company was renamed the vauxhall water company . [ 9 ]\nin 1841 the east london waterworks company was supplying 36 , 916 houses . [ 14 ]\nin 1841 the east london waterworks company was supplying 36 , 916 houses . [ 13 ]\nthe vauxhall water company originated as the south london waterworks company which had been incorporated in 1805 taking its supply from the effra at vauxhall creek . this supply was becoming polluted and silted up in the 1820 ' s and in 1834 a new act was acquired altering the name of the company , increasing its area of supply and authorising new intakes .\nthe london bridge waterworks company was dissolved in 1822 , and its water supply licence was purchased by the new river company . later that same year , the borough waterworks company purchased the london bridge licence from the new river company , and it was renamed the southwark water company . the company extracted water from the river thames using steam engines to pump it to a cistern at the top of a sixty foot high tower . [ 9 ]\nbetween 1839 and 1849 many changes took place in the water - supply of london . the southwark water company united with the south london water company , to form a new company under the name of the southwark and vauxhall company . the water works at london bridge were abolished , and the united company derived their supply from the thames at battersea fields , about half - a - mile above vauxhall bridge . the lambeth water company continued to obtain their supply opposite to hungerford market ; but they had established a small reservoir at brixton .\nclick here to learn more about the two reservoirs of the lambeth waterworks company in regions of south london .\nthe london bridge waterworks company was dissolved in 1822 , and its water supply licence was purchased by the new river company . later that same year , the borough waterworks company purchased the london bridge licence from the new river company , and it was renamed the southwark water company . the company extracted water from the river thames using steam engines to pump it to a cistern at the top of a 60 - foot - high ( 18 m ) tower . [ 10 ]\nas a result of the metropolis water act 1902 , the metropolitan water board took over the functions of the southwark and vauxhall water company in 1904 . when it did so the company was in the course of constructing storage reservoirs at honor oak and walton .\nthe following is the proportion of deaths to 10 , 000 houses , during the first seven weeks of the epidemic , in the population supplied by the southwark and vauxhall company , in that supplied by the lambeth company , and in the rest of london .\nto comply with the legislation , the southwark and vauxhall company built new waterworks in hampton above molesey lock in 1855 . the site was shared with the grand junction waterworks company and the west middlesex waterworks company . the company also constructed the stain hill reservoirs which had a 36 - inch - diameter ( 910 mm ) main to battersea . a third reservoir was opened later in the year between nunhead cemetery and peckham rye . in 1903 the svwc supplied a population of 860 , 173 in 128 , 871 houses of which 122 , 728 ( 95 . 3 % ) had a constant supply .\nclick here to learn more about the 1852 relocation of the lambeth waterworks company intake to seething wells , thames ditton .\nthe east london waterworks company replaced their reservoir at clapton by a reservoir at stamford hill in 1891 . [ 18 ]\nin 1833 the south london waterworks company was supplying 12 , 046 houses with approximately 12 , 000 gallons of water .\nthe water supplied by the company was taken from the lea , with waterworks on 30 acres ( 0 . 12 km\nthe lambeth waterworks company expanded in 1802 to supply kennington and about this time replaced its wooden pipes with iron ones . [ 7 ]\nthe lambeth waterworks company expanded in 1802 to supply kennington and about this time replaced its wooden pipes with iron ones . [ 6 ]\nin his book , john snow published map 2 which showed the water distribution of the lambeth company and the southwark and vauxhall company . shown to the right is a section of map 2 , from the river thames in the north to the streatham district in the south .\nthe south london water works company was incorporated in 1805 and originally drew its water from the effra which flowed into the thames at vauxhall creek . the company constructed works at kennington and vauxhall bridge . in 1832 the supply of water from the effra was abandoned . two years later the company changed its name to the vauxhall water works company and a limitation on its right to supply part of lambeth and newington ( already within the lambeth water works company ' s area ) was lifted at the same time by statute .\nclick here to learn more about the pre - 1852 intake of the lambeth waterworks company near the base of hungerford bridge .\nthe east london waterworks company replaced their reservoir at clapton by a new reservoir at stamford hill in 1891 . [ 17 ]\nprior to their transfer to the greater london record office , the records of the southwark and vauxhall water company were housed in muniment rooms at thames water premises , seething wells , surbiton and at new river head , rosebery avenue , ec1 .\naccording to a return which was made to parliament , the southwark and vauxhall company supplied 40 , 046 houses from january 1st to december 31st , 1853 , and the lambeth company supplied 26 , 107 houses during the same period ; consequently , as 286 fatal attacks of cholera took place , in the first four weeks of the epidemic , in houses supplied by the former company , and only 14 in houses supplied by the latter , the proportion of fatal attacks to each 10 , 000 houses was as follows . southwark and vauxhall 71 . lambeth 5 . the cholera was therefore fourteen times as fatal at this period , amongst persons having the impure water of the southwark and vauxhall company , as amongst those having the purer water from thames ditton .\nalso around 1855 , the southwark and vauxhall water company established a reservoir north of nunhead cemetery in southeast london , and built water lines to connect both the hampton and nunhead locations to the main battersea works ( see snow ' s map 2 below ) .\nin 1761 the london bridge waterworks company acquired the rights to supply water to southwark and extended their mains across the bridge ( a very early cross - river supply ) . in 1822 the act was passed to remove old london bridge and its waterworks . the new owners of operations , the new river company , sold their interest south of the thames to john edwards vaughan who joined it to his existing bankside works to form the southwark water works .\nwaterworks were established in east london , at west ham in 1743 and at lea bridge before 1767 .\nthe south london water works company was incorporated in 1805 and originally drew its water from the effra which flowed into the thames at vauxhall creek . the company constructed works at kennington and vauxhall bridge . in 1832 the supply of water from the effra was abandoned as the water was polluted and silted up . two years later , in 1834 , the company changed its name to the vauxhall water works company and a limitation on its right to supply part of lambeth and newington ( already within the lambeth water works company ' s area ) was lifted at the same time by statute .\nthe chelsea waterworks company and the lambeth waterworks company , who shared the services of james simpson , established facilities at seething wells between thames ditton and surbiton . the chelsea ' s former site was taken over by the railways to make space for victoria station . the grand junction , west middlesex and southwark and vauxhall waterworks companies set up facilities above molesey lock at hampton designed by joseph quick . the stain hill reservoirs and sunnyside reservoir were constructed in hampton by the svwc in 1855 , with a 36 - inch ( 910 mm ) diameter main to battersea . a third reservoir was opened later in the year between nunhead cemetery and peckham rye . [ 9 ]\nthe amalgamated company established waterworks at battersea fields with two depositing reservoirs with a capacity of 32 million gallons ; and two filtering reservoirs holding 11 million gallons .\nin july 1834 the southwark water company was incorporated and empowered to buy up vaughan ' s undertaking and to construct new works at battersea . the old intake at bankside was abandoned at the same time and a temporary supply was taken from the lambeth company .\ncholera reappeared in london in june 1853 . john snow asked permission to obtain ( from william farr ) the addresses of people who died of cholera in the districts which received water supplies from both the southwark and vauxhall and the lambeth companies .\nafter the merger in 1845 , the new southwark and vauxhall water company was in residence by the river thames , just to the east of battersea park . the picture at the right shows the location in 1854 , derived from map 2 in john snow ' s book .\nof the vauxhall water company\u2019s supply , hassall wrote , \u2018it is water the most disgusting which i have ever examined . when i first saw the water of the southwark company , i thought it as bad as it could be , but this far exceeded it in the peculiarly repulsive character of living contents\u2019 .\nthe west middlesex waterworks company was founded in 1806 to supply water to the marylebone and paddington areas of london . in 1808 the company installed cast iron pipes to supply water from its intakes at hammersmith . [ 8 ]\nthe west middlesex waterworks company was founded in 1806 to supply water to the marylebone and paddington areas of london . in 1808 the company installed cast iron pipes to supply water from its intakes at hammersmith . [ 7 ]\nthe first public works was the waterworks of the southwark ( & vauxhall ) water company , established in 1840\u20131 , nine elms having been selected as an ideal site from which to draw drinking water from the thames for the people of south london . the second was the gasworks of the london gas light company , established beside an old tide - mill pond in the 1850s as an outstation , but greatly extended soon after to become the company\u2019s main works [ 2 ] .\nthe west middlesex waterworks company established a 3 . 5 million gallon reservoir at campden hill near notting hill . in 1825 the company built a new reservoir at barrow hill next to primrose hill in north london .\nthe west middlesex waterworks company was founded by serial entrepreneur ralph dodd in 1806 to supply water to the marylebone and paddington areas of london . in 1808 the company installed cast iron pipes to supply water from its intakes at hammersmith .\nthe chelsea waterworks company was established in 1723\nfor the better supplying the city and liberties of westminster and parts adjacent with water\n. [ 5 ] the company received a royal charter on 8 march 1723 . [ 6 ] the company created extensive ponds in the area bordering chelsea and pimlico using water from the tidal thames .\nthe chelsea waterworks company was established in 1723\nfor the better supplying the city and liberties of westminster and parts adjacent with water\n. [ 4 ] the company received a royal charter on 8 march 1723 . [ 5 ] the company created extensive ponds in the area bordering chelsea and pimlico using water from the tidal thames .\nchelsea waterworks , 1752 . two newcomen beam engines pumped thames water from a canal to reservoirs at green park and hyde park .\nin 1761 the london bridge water works bought this business from a james whitchurch whose father had acquired it from wilkinson . in 1822 the new river company took over the london bridge water works and sold this southwark interest to a mr edwards vaughan who , in 1820 , had become the proprietor of another undertaking , the borough waterworks . having acquired the two concerns edwards vaughan consolidated them at bankside and named them the southwark water works .\nthe southwark and vauxhall water company acquired land at hampton in 1851 and in 1852 an act was obtained to sanction the construction of new works and to enlarge the authorised supply area . in 1870 the company began filtering the water at hampton and the following year , in order to prepare for the introduction of constant supply , decided to construct four covered reservoirs at nunhead . peckham , to be supplied with filtered water from hampton .\nit will be observed , that the water of the companies on the surrey side of london , viz . , the southwark , vauxhall , and lambeth , is by far the worst of all those who take their supply from the thames .\nwhen the water of the southwark and vauxhall company was examined by messrs . graham , miller , and hofmann , at the latter part of january 1851 , it contained only 1 . 99 grains of chloride of sodium , or about one - twentieth as much as it contained last september , and one - fifteenth as much as on 21st november 1854 .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 vauxhall history \u00b7 data provided is for information purposes only . although carefully collected , accuracy cannot be guaranteed .\nat the forefront of such engine design was sir james restler , the chief engineer to the southwark & vauxhall water company . his design of the first rotative pumping engines was constructed by moreland & son in 1886 , thus the moreland engine house takes its name . as steam and pumping technology rapidly evolved , so new and more efficient engines were added .\nit may , indeed , be confidently asserted , that if the southwark and vauxhall water company had been able to use the same expedition as the lambeth company in completing their new works , and obtaining water free from the contents of sewers , the late epidemic of cholera would have been confined in a great measure to persons employed among the shipping , and to poor people who get water by pailsful direct from the thames or tidal ditches .\nthe works at kennington were dismantled and conveyed to the phoenix gas company in 1847 .\nhe then went on to compare the death rates from cholera in the two areas . he used this information to calculate how much more risky southwark and vauxhall water was compared to lambeth water . in other words , he looked for an association between water source and the risk of death from cholera .\nthe mwb opened the east london waterworks reservoirs banbury reservoir and lockwood reservoir , and the bessborough reservoir , knight reservoir and island barn reservoirs at molesey . it also opened the kempton park reservoirs in around 1907 .\nas london\u2019s population rapidly grew in the latter part of the 19th century , so did the demand for clean water . one of the water companies at hampton , the southwark & vauxhall water co . , responded to the demand and began to construct new , improved pumping stations on the current \u2018morelands\u2019 site in 1870s and 1880s .\nin 1718 a grant was made by the city of london to francis wilkinson to supply water to southwark , procuring water from the thames .\nin 1832 the lambeth waterworks company built a reservoir at streatham hill , and in 1834 obtained an act of parliament to extend its area of supply . in the same year , the company purchased 16 acres ( 65 , 000 m 2 ) of land in brixton and built a reservoir and works on brixton hill adjacent to brixton prison . [ 13 ]\nin 1832 the lambeth waterworks company built a reservoir at streatham hill , and in 1834 obtained an act of parliament to extend its area of supply . in the same year , the company purchased 16 acres ( 65 , 000 m 2 ) of land in brixton and built a reservoir and works on brixton hill adjacent to brixton prison . [ 12 ]\nthe number of houses in london at the time of the last census was 327 , 391 . if the houses supplied with water by the southwark and vauxhall company , and the deaths from cholera occurring in these houses , be deducted , we shall have in the remainder of london 287 , 345 houses , in which 277 deaths from cholera took place in the first four weeks of the epidemic . this is at the rate of nine deaths to each 10 , 000 . but the houses supplied with water by the lambeth company only suffered a mortality of five in each 10 , 000 at this period ; it follows , therefore , that these houses , although intimately mixed with those of the southwark and vauxhall company , in which so great a proportional mortality occurred , did not suffer even so much as the rest of london which was not so situated .\nit is extremely worthy of remark , that whilst only five hundred and sixty - three deaths from cholera occurred in the whole of the metropolis , in the four weeks ending 5th august , more than one half of them took place amongst the customers of the southwark and vauxhall company , and a great portion of the remaining deaths were those of mariners and persons employed amongst the shipping in the thames , who almost invariably draw their drinking water direct from the river .\nthe table exhibits an increase of mortality in 1854 as compared with 1849 , in the sub - districts supplied by the southwark and vauxhall company only , whilst there is a considerable diminution of mortality in the sub - districts partly supplied by the lambeth company . in certain sub - districts , where i know that the supply of the lambeth water company is more general than elsewhere , as christchurch , london road , waterloo road 1st , and lambeth church 1st , the decrease of mortality in 1854 as compared with 1849 is greatest , as might be expected .\nthe reader will observe from the last division of the table that the proportion of deaths was , in every subdistrict , very much greater amongst the population supplied by the southwark and vauxhall company than amongst that supplied by the lambeth company , and that the relative mortality is nearly the same throughout , except in two or three instances , where there were but one or two deaths for the basis of calculation amongst the customers of the lambeth company . the second table shows the results of that part of the inquiry conducted by mr . whiting , treated in a similar manner .\nin 1845 the limits of supply of the east london waterworks company were described as\nall those portions of the metropolis , and its suburbs , which lie to the east of the city , shoreditch , the kingsland road , and dalston ; extending their mains even across the river lea into essex , as far as west ham .\n[ 14 ] the water supplied by the company was taken from the lea , with waterworks on 30 acres ( 0 . 12 km 2 ) of land at old ford .\nin 1845 the limits of supply of the east london waterworks company were described as\nall those portions of the metropolis , and its suburbs , which lie to the east of the city , shoreditch , the kingsland road , and dalston ; extending their mains even across the river lea into essex , as far as west ham .\n[ 13 ] the water supplied by the company was taken from the lea , with waterworks on 30 acres ( 0 . 12 km 2 ) of land at old ford .\nat the time i was making my inquiry , the entire number of houses supplied by each water company was known , from a return made to parliament , but the number of houses supplied in each district and subdistrict by each company respectively was not known . in order , therefore , to see the exact bearing of my results , i found it desirable to extend the inquiry over the districts supplied exclusively by the southwark and vauxhall company ; for this purpose i obtained the assistance of mr . whiting , a medical man , who took great pains with his part of the inquiry , which was merely to ascertain whether the houses in which fatal attacks had taken place were supplied by the southwark company , or from some other source , as a pump well or tidal ditch . his inquiry extended over the first four weeks of the epidemic .\nthe 1852 metropolitan water act forced the joint company to build new works at hampton in 1855 . the company was taken over by metropolitan water board in 1902 .\nin 2012 thames water sold the morelands & riverdale buildings to mr andrew black . thames water still own and operate all the filter beds and the other original pump houses at the hampton waterworks , west of this site .\nin 1825 , the ponds of the chelsea waterwork company were used as the basis of the grosvenor canal which was opened to traffic that year . by this time there were complaints about the quality of the water that the company was drawing from the river thames , and in 1829 , under engineer james simpson the chelsea waterworks company became the first in the country to install a slow sand filtration system to purify the water . [ 11 ]\nin 1825 , the ponds of the chelsea waterwork company were used as the basis of the grosvenor canal which was opened to traffic that year . by this time there were complaints about the quality of the water that the company was drawing from the river thames , and in 1829 , under engineer james simpson the chelsea waterworks company became the first in the country to install a slow sand filtration system to purify the water . [ 10 ]\nin the beginning of the late epidemic of cholera in london , the thames water seems to have been the great means of its diffusion , either through the pipes of the southwark and vauxhall company , or more directly by dipping a pail in the river . cholera was prevailing in the baltic fleet in the early part of summer , and the following passage from the\nweekly returns\nof the registrar - general shows that the disease was probably imported thence to the thames .\nin the mid 19th century the east london waterworks company purchased the coppermill at walthamstow and modified it to drive a water pump to assist in the building of reservoirs on nearby marshland in the lea valley . [ 17 ] the company built a series of reservoirs which were high maynard reservoir , low maynard reservoir , five linked numbered reservoirs making the walthamstow reservoirs , the east warwick reservoir and the west warwick reservoir .\nin the mid 19th century the east london waterworks company purchased the coppermill at walthamstow and modified it to drive a water pump to assist in the building of reservoirs on nearby marshland in the lea valley . [ 16 ] the company built a series of reservoirs which were high maynard reservoir , low maynard reservoir , five linked numbered reservoirs making the walthamstow reservoirs , the east warwick reservoir and the west warwick reservoir .\nwhile the southward and vauxhall water company made many changes during the 1850s , they occurred after 1853 - 54 when cholera was again epidemic in london . during the time of the epidemic , its intake was still in battersea area of the river thames , and thus still contaminated with cholera and other organisms . discovering this provided john snow with the opportunity of the grand experiment of 1854 .\nthroughout the 1890s additions were made to the hampton works and by 1903 the company was able to dispense with the battersea works .\nin 1845 new works were built at battersea on the approximate side of the power station and in 1855 an intake from the thames was introduced at hampton . wells were also sunk at streatham , honor oak and merton abbey in 1888 and 1902 . in 1861 the company took over the richmond water company .\nthe grand junction waterworks company built a pumping station near kew bridge at brentford in 1838 to house its new steam pump and two similar pumps purchased from boulton , watt and company in 1820 . the water was taken from the middle of the river and pumped into filtering reservoirs and to a 200 ft ( 61 m ) high water tower to provide gravity feed to the area . a six to seven mile ( 11 km ) main took the water to a reservoir on campden hill near notting hill capable of containing 6 million gallons .\nin 1829 , the east london waterworks company moved their source of water further up river to lea bridge as a result of pollution caused by population growth . clean water was now abstracted from the natural channel which had been by - passed by the hackney cut , to a new reservoir at old ford . [ 12 ] in 1830 the company gained a lease on the existing reservoir at clapton .\nin 1829 , the east london waterworks company moved their source of water further up river to lea bridge as a result of pollution caused by population growth . clean water was now abstracted from the natural channel which had been by - passed by the hackney cut , to a new reservoir at old ford . [ 11 ] in 1830 the company gained a lease on the existing reservoir at clapton .\nthe lambeth waterworks company was founded in 1785 to supply water to south and west london . it was established on the south bank of the river thames close to the present site of hungerford bridge where the royal festival hall now stands . the first water intake of the company was on the south side of the river and supplied directly from the river . after complaints that the water was foul , the intake was moved to the middle of the river . [ 7 ]\nthe lambeth waterworks company was founded in 1785 to supply water to south and west london . it was established on the south bank of the river thames close to the present site of hungerford bridge where the royal festival hall now stands . the first water intake of the company was on the south side of the river and supplied directly from the river . after complaints that the water was foul , the intake was moved to the middle of the river . [ 6 ]\nthe single largest infrastructure project in recent years has been the creation of the thames water ring main , a\nbackbone network\nfor london ' s water supply . [ 22 ] this connects all the waterworks , and pumping stations ,\nthe grand junction waterworks company was created in 1811 to take advantage of a clause in the grand junction canal company ' s act which allowed them to supply water brought by the canal from the river colne and river brent , and from a reservoir in the north - west middlesex supplied by land drainage . it was thought that these waters would be better than those of the thames , but in fact they were found to be of poor quality and insufficient to meet demand . after trying to resolve these problems the company resorted to taking their supply from the river thames at a point near chelsea hospital [ 9 ]\nthe grand junction waterworks company was created in 1811 to take advantage of a clause in the grand junction canal company ' s act which allowed them to supply water brought by the canal from the river colne and river brent , and from a reservoir in the north - west middlesex supplied by land drainage . it was thought that these waters would be better than those of the thames , but in fact they were found to be of poor quality and insufficient to meet demand . after trying to resolve these problems the company resorted to taking their supply from the river thames at a point near chelsea hospital [ 8 ]\nin table viii , showing the mortality in the first seven weeks of the epidemic , the water supply is the result of my own personal inquiry , in every case , in all the sub - districts to which the supply of the lambeth company extends ; but in some of the subdistricts supplied only by the southwark and vauxhall company , the inquiry of mr . whiting having extended only to 5th august , the water supply of the last three weeks is calculated to have been in the same proportion by the company , or by pump wells , etc . , as in the first four weeks , - - a calculation which is perfectly fair , and must be very near the truth . the sub - districts in which the supply is partly founded on computation , are marked with an asterisk .\nhow did it happen , if the character of the water has a great influence on the mortality from cholera , that in the belgrave district only 28 persons in 10 , 000 died , and in the westminster district , also supplied by the chelsea company , 68 persons in 10 , 000 ; and , again , that in the wandsworth district the mortality was only 100 , and in the district of st . olave 181 in 10 , 000 inhabitants - - both these districts receiving their supply from the southwark company ?\nas the registrar - general published a list of all the deaths from cholera which occurred in london in 1853 , from the commencement of the epidemic in august to its conclusion in january 1854 , i have been able to add up the number which occurred in the various sub - districts on the south side of the thames , to which the water supply of the southwark and vauxhall , and the lambeth companies , extends . i have presented them in the table opposite , arranged in three groups .\nin 1847 , the directors of the lambeth waterworks company decided to move the intake from the hungerford bridge area to a new location , away from the thames tides that brought contaminated water to their intake . they selected seething wells next to thames ditton , 22 miles up river and far from the contaminated water in the london section of the river .\nin the subdistricts here enumerated , which were supplied , except just on the border of three of them , exclusively by the vauxhall company , the mortality will be observed to be nearly the same , only a little higher , than [ 246 / 247 ] amongst the population supplied by the same company , and mixed with that supplied by the lambeth company , as shown in the previous table . in the third table the figures contained in the two first are collected into a more compact form , to show the result of the inquiry during the first part of the epidemic , arranged in districts .\nalthough the legislation that established the london water companies intended that they would compete for customers , in 1815 the east london company drew up a legal agreement with the new river company defining a boundary between their areas of supply .\nareas of london . in 1808 the company installed cast iron pipes to supply water from its intakes at hammersmith .\nin 1898 the svwc started work on the bessborough reservoir and the knight reservoir across the thames from hampton at molesey . by 1903 the svwc supplied a population of 860 , 173 in 128 , 871 houses of which 122 , 728 ( 95 . 3 % ) had a constant supply . [ 19 ] the lambeth waterworks company started work on island barn reservoir at molesey in 1900 .\nto extend its area of supply . in the same year , the company purchased 16 acres ( 65 , 000 m\nin 1898 the svwc started work on the bessborough reservoir and the knight reservoir which were across the river from hampton at molesey . by 1903 the svwc supplied a population of 860 , 173 in 128 , 871 houses of which 122 , 728 ( 95 . 3 % ) had a constant supply . [ 18 ] the lambeth waterworks company started work on island barn reservoir at molesey in 1900 .\n, obtained from the thames at millbank , was filtered through sand and charcoal till it looked as clear as that of the chelsea company ; yet , in every epidemic , the inmates of this prison suffered much more from cholera than the inhabitants of the neighboring streets and those of tothill fields prison , supplied by that company .\na return had been made to parliament of the entire number of houses supplied with water by each of the water companies , but as the number of houses which they supplied in particular districts was not stated , i found that it would be necessary to carry my inquiry into all the districts to which the supply of either company extends , in order to show the full bearing of the facts brought out in those districts where the supply is intermingled . i inquired myself respecting every death from cholera in the districts to which the supply of the lambeth company extends , and i was fortunate enough to obtain the assistance of a medical man , mr . john joseph whiting , l . a . c . , to make inquiry in bermondsey , rotherhithe , wandsworth , and certain other districts , which are supplied only by the southwark and vauxhall company . mr . whiting took great pains with his part of the inquiry , which was to ascertain whether the houses in which the fatal attacks took place were supplied with the company ' s water , or from a pump - well , or some other source .\nin 1897 the new river company started developing the treatment works spanning kempton park and hanworth to supply more water than their facilities at cricklewood drawing on the river brent .\nat first they used wood mains to transport the water to customers , but then replaced them with iron in the early 1800s . in 1832 , the company constructed a reservoir at streatham hill , and then in 1834 constructed new waterworks and a second reservoir in brixton . two years later they sold some of their new brixton site to the city to construct a prison . all this while , the intake remained in the polluted region of the river thames .\n' among the recent cases of cholera , not one has occurred in the district supplied by the kent water company .\nit is necessarily arranged in districts - for the results were so published in the weekly returns ( 7 ) - and not in subdistricts . the mortality during the last ten weeks of the epidemic was greater than during the first seven weeks , but the reader will observe that a very great disproportion continues in every district between the mortality of the population supplied by one company and that supplied by the other . there is no district to which the supply of both companies extends in which the mortality is not more than three times as great amongst the persons supplied by the southwark company as amongst those supplied by the lambeth company , and the general result shows a proportion of ninety - one to eighteen , or more than five to one , as was stated before .\nit was not until 1902 that the metropolis water act was passed , leading to the creation of the metropolitan water board . this took over eight private water companies , taking over the new river company headquarters on rosebery avenue , clerkenwell . the board was made up of 66 delegated members , 14 from the london county council , 31 from the metropolitan borough councils and city corporation , and 21 from the authorities of localities outside the water companies ' areas . from 1907 widespread reservoir and waterworks building was carried out .\nin 1897 the new river company started developing the treatment works at kempton park to supply additional water to their facilities at cricklewood .\na specimen of water obtained on 21st november , from a house supplied by the southwark and vauxhall company , contained 28 . 8 grains of common salt per gallon , or about three - quarters as much as it contained in september , when the quantity was 37 . 9 grains . it is very obvious from the above analyses , that the water company obtain their supply from the thames at high water , or nearly so , although this is the time of the tide when the water contains the greatest amount of impurity . it is quite certain that the sea water cannot reach to thames ditton , any more than the contents of the london sewers , and therefore , whatever may be its source , the quantity of chloride of sodium in the water is quite conclusive as regards the purpose for which i examined into it , viz . , to distinguish between the water of the two companies .\nthe construction of london ' s current water distribution infrastructure dates back to the great fire of london in 1666 , which destroyed most of the city ' s previous water infrastructure , most of which was made of wood and lead . [ 2 ] one waterworks not affected by the fire was at shadwell which dated from 1660 . the city ' s water supply and distribution infrastructure has been continuously updated and upgraded since then .\nwhich was opened to traffic that year . by this time there were complaints about the quality of the water that the company was drawing from the river thames , and in 1829 , under engineer\nfrom 1974 the administration of the metropolitan water board was transferred to the new thames water authority . in 1989 thames water became a private company and set up a principal operating subsidiary , thames water utilities limited , to supply water and sewerage services .\nthe appearance of the southwark and vauxhall site was similar in reynolds ' s map of 1859 . what changed , however , was the name of the bridges . in snow ' s map 2 , there are two bridges , one on each side of battersea park ( the batters bridge and the battersea bridge ) . the newer of the two on the east side of the park was built in 1851 - 8 . it was a suspension bridge with cast - iron towers . after being completed in 1858 , it was named the chelsea bridge in the 1859 map ( see to the left ) , different from battersea bridge as shown in snow ' s map 2 of 1854 .\nthe construction of london ' s current water distribution infrastructure dates back to the great fire of london in 1666 , which destroyed most of the city ' s previous water infrastructure , most of which was made of wood and lead . [ 2 ] one waterworks not affected by the fire was at shadwell by the thames which dated from 1660 . the city ' s water supply and distribution infrastructure has been continuously updated and upgraded since then .\na major 21st large infrastructure investment has been the creation of the thames water ring main , a\nbackbone network\nfor london ' s water supply . this period also saw contingency planning reserve facilities used mostly in times of drought built at beckton . [ 25 ] [ 26 ] this connects all the waterworks , and pumping stations .\nin the north districts of london , which suffered much less from cholera than the south districts , the mortality was chiefly influenced by the poverty and crowding of the population . the new river company having entirely left off the use of their engine in the city , their water , being entirely free from sewage , could have had no share in the propagation of cholera . it is probable also , that the water of the east london company , obtained above lea bridge , had no share in propagating the malady ; and that this is true also of the west middlesex company , obtaining their supply from the thames at hammersmith ; and of the grand junction company , obtaining their supply at brentford . all these water companies have large settling reservoirs . it is probable also , as i stated above , that the chelsea company in 1849 , by careful filtration and by detaining the water in their reservoirs , rendered it in a great degree innocuous .\na high service reservoir was built on forest hill in 1887 and a pumping station at wandsworth was brought into use in 1891 for pumping to wimbledon and the higher levels . wells were sunk at streatham in 1888 and later at honor oak ( 1901 ) and merton abbey ( 1902 ) . throughout the 1890s additions were made to the hampton works and by 1903 the company was able to dispense with the battersea works .\ngoodman , david c . and chant , colin ( 1999 ) european cities and technology ( london : routledge ) .\nin the worst condition in which it is possible to conceive any water to be , as regards its animalcular contents . \u2026a curious fact in connection with the water of the southwark company has been mentioned to me by mr hett , surgeon of bridge street , viz : \u2026that a gauze bag tied to the tap of the water cistern is found at the end of a few days to contain a mass sufficient to fill an eggshell , consisting principally of the hairs of mammalian animals ."]}
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subsidiaries table 9 : deyaar development - locations list of figures figure 1 : deyaar development - total income and net profit figure 2 : deyaar development - financial position figure 3 : deyaar development - operational efficiency figure 4 : deyaar development - solvency figure 5 : deyaar development - valuation figure 6 : deyaar development - market capitalization figure 7 : deyaar development - efficiency figure 8 : deyaar development - turnover \u2013 inventory and asset\ndeyaar has launched the second edition of deyaar al khair , an initiative that provides free maintenance services to underprivileged families across the country .\ndeyaar owners\u2019 association management , part of deyaar development pjsc ( \u201cdeyaar\u201d ) , one of dubai\u2019s leading property developers and real estate service providers , has received the dubai quality appreciation award for the 2017 cycle under the services sector .\nthrough this platform , you can also stay in touch with deyaar owners\u2019 association management . we do hope this secure and private portal helps you enjoy your experience with deyaar properties !\nthe four were ordered to pay jointly dh28 , 556 , 535 in fines to deyaar .\nexamines and identifies key information and issues about\ndeyaar development\nfor business intelligence requirements .\na meeting of the board of directors of deyaar development , the region ' s fastest growing real estate company , was held on saturday to review the resignations of deyaar chairman dr mohammad khalfan bin kharbash .\ndubai : a meeting of the board of directors of deyaar development , the region ' s fastest growing real estate company , was held on saturday to review the resignations of deyaar chairman dr mohammad khalfan bin kharbash , and sultan bin saeed al mansouri , minister of economy and vice - chairman of deyaar .\ndeyaar processes personal information in accordance with data protection principles and takes reasonable steps to ensure accuracy of data . please be advised that your personal information is stored in a secure central database which is owned by deyaar .\ndk , a project evaluation manager at thermo , testified that the company\u2019s executives were directed not to directly deal with deyaar and leave that to as and fl . \u201cthe two managers prepared the contracts and sent them to deyaar\u2019s ceo . \u201d\ndeyaar has grown exponentially over the past decade to become one of the leading real estate development companies in the region . .\ndeyaar development , a real estate development company in dubai , has signed a memorandum of understanding ( mou ) with turkey ' s ascioglu group , a developer in istanbul . the mou articulates deyaar ' s strategy to expand in the middle east .\nnasser al shaikh , the chairman of deyaar development , has submitted his resignation to the company ' s board of directors .\nwelcome to deyaar\u2019s customer portal , a one - stop online gateway to access information on all property and community related services and initiatives .\nthe board applauded the efforts of dr kharbash and al mansouri during their tenure with deyaar and wished them success in their future endeavours .\nthe director of the financial audit department also testified that he found cheques issued to deyaar\u2019s ceo besides a number of incriminating international money transfers .\ndeyaar does not warrant the accuracy , adequacy , or completeness of the information presented herein and expressly disclaims liability for any errors or omissions therein . the information presented herein may include data supplied to deyaar by third parties . such data may be amended or changed at any time by third parties without notice to deyaar . accordingly , no warranties of any kind , express or statutory are given in respect of the information .\nas part of the dubai cares adopt a school initiative , deyaar will build a school in the western region of nepal and equip it with furniture and gender specific latrines , with 150 students benefitting from the school . the school will also offer adult literacy programs to 60 women . deyaar will also send a group of employees to volunteer their time and effort in support of the construction of the school . the agreement was signed by saeed al qatami , ceo , deyaar development , and tariq al gurg , chief executive officer of dubai cares , during a signing ceremony held at deyaar\u2019s headquarters today .\nonly the thermo managers were found guilty of embezzling dh500 , 000 and were each fined dh500 , 000 and ordered to pay the amount to deyaar .\nat deyaar , we understand the challenges many landlords face when managing their properties . that is why we make the process simple . with our online landlord portal , property owners can easily check unit status and cash flow statements by viewing a list of all properties managed by deyaar through one central portal .\nthe ascioglu group is calling on investors in turkey to make use of deyaar ' s local expertise for exploring emerging investment opportunities in and around dubai .\naccording to the records , the thermo managers were awarded a contract by deyaar in june 2005 for u1 and u2 towers in jumeirah lakes worth dh71 million .\ndeyaar\u2019s operations are divided across four key business units \u2013 property development , property management , facilities management and owners\u2019 association management . through these teams , deyaar aims to maximise investor profits , provide customers with the highest level of service in the industry and deliver real solutions that truly enhance the value of their investments .\nthe former ceo of property developer deyaar , zs , was on monday sentenced to 15 years in jail after he was found guilty of asking and accepting bribes .\nhe added that \u201cthe transaction will strengthen deyaar\u2019s long term capital position and prove to be a prudent move towards the company\u2019s long term growth and revenue diversification . \u201d\ndeyaar is understood to have increased its stake from the previous 55 per cent of omega . \u201cthe acquisition , \u201d said deyaar ceo saeed al qatami in the statement , \u201cis in line with deeyar\u2019s long term strategy of consolidating its investment in construction and facility management services , while further fortifying its engineering capabilities for future projects . \u201d\ndeyaar development ( deyaar ) , a customer - focused , trusted and valued developer with in - depth market intelligence and property management expertise , today announced its preliminary q1 unreviewed financial results registering aed 51 . 03 million in net profits , and aed 60 . 2 million in revenue compared to aed 36 . 2 million during same period last year .\ndubai - uae : 24 june , 2015 \u2013 deyaar development pjsc , a leading real estate development company headquartered in dubai , has signed a memorandum of understanding ( mou ) with turkey\u2019s a\u015f\u00e7\u0131o\u011flu group , a prime developer known for shaping significant real estate projects in istanbul . the mou articulates deyaar\u2019s strategy to expand its presence in the wider middle east region .\nthe mou will facilitate ascioglu ' s foray into dubai ' s hospitality and real estate sectors . it will also enable deyaar to explore new opportunities in turkey in partnership ascioglu .\ndeyaar development accounted for almost half of the trading volume on the dubai financial market ( dfm ) yesterday as the property company ' s board met to map its future . investors bought and sold more than 103 million deyaar shares during the trading session , pushing the company ' s price down by 4 . 3 per cent to 33 fils . the stock is down more than 43 per cent for the year to date . deyaar share activity has accounted for more than a third of all trades on the market since tuesday of last week .\nthe board meeting , in its new structure , also decided to appoint nasser bin hassan al shaikh as chairman of deyaar development and khalid mohammad ali al kamda as vice - chairman .\nnasser al shaikh , the chairman of deyaar development , has submitted his resignation to the company ' s board of directors , deyaar said in a statement this morning . the move comes just weeks after mr al shaikh was replaced as director general of the dubai department of finance , where he was overseeing the distribution of funds to companies struggling to pay debts and finance operations in the wake of the global financial crisis . government officials gave no reason for his replacement at the time , nor did deyaar executives yesterday after announcing his intention to resign . deyaar said its board of directors would\nconvene shortly to consider ratification\nof his resignation . mr al shaikh is also listed as chairman of amlak finance and vice chairman of the national bonds corporation . bhope @ urltoken\ndeyaar awarded another contract to the same company in february 2006 for a tower in business bay worth dh76 million and a third contract was for the metropolis tower in the same project worth dh55 million .\nwe had to make deyaar a brand that people can come and trust . the strategy is interesting , but never forget that the implementation is much more complicated .\n@ email : bhope @ urltoken\ndeyaar\u2019s growth is built on the foundation of uncompromising ethical business practices and a strong corporate governance framework . our values of transparency and reliability guide us in formulating and enforcing the highest standards of corporate governance .\ndubai - based deyaar development , a property development firm listed on the dubai financial market ( dfm ) , announced on thursday that it has acquired full ownership of one of its subsidiaries , omega engineering .\nsigned by deyaar\u2019s ceo saeed mohammed al qatami and a\u015f\u00e7\u0131o\u011flu\u2019s chairman ya\u015far a\u015f\u00e7\u0131o\u011flu , the partnership mandates the two entities to jointly develop master developments in both turkey and the uae . more specifically , the exclusivity mou will facilitate a\u015f\u00e7\u0131o\u011flu\u2019s engagement in dubai\u2019s hospitality and real estate sectors , while enabling deyaar to explore new opportunities in the republic of turkey in partnership with one of the nation\u2019s pioneering brands in the real estate sector .\nanother issue that has emerged publicly is deyaar ' s connection to a high - end property development , sky gardens . deyaar entered into an agreement - the exact nature of which is being contested by the different parties - in late 2008 to buy a third of the building but is now trying to cancel that agreement and get a refund of the money it has paid so far . the schools company taaleem has filed a lawsuit against deyaar and national bonds - a company that was providing the financing for taaleem ' s original purchase of a 33 . 3 per cent stake in sky gardens - in the difc courts .\nas our valued owner / tenant , we invite you to login to the portal via deyaar\u2019s website to view your automated utility bills and make online payments from the convenience of your home through a secure payment gateway .\nin addition to delivering end - to - end property development and property management services and overseeing a wide range of property units across the uae , deyaar today also provides facility management services to commercial and residential units .\nestablished in 2002 , deyaar has grown into a diversified company offering a range of services covering real estate development and facilities management . the dubai financial market - listed company recently announced forming a strategic alliance with dubai south for a joint development of a mixed - use project within the residential district . pw caught up with saeed al qatami , ceo , deyaar development , to get up to speed with the company\u2019s development strategy and new projects .\nsaeed al qatami , ceo of deyaar , said : \u201cdeyaar\u2019s strategy to continuously grow and diversify its portfolio of developments and services has helped us avoid impact of any fluctuations in the real estate sector , as a result of the global economic conditions such as dwindling oil prices . the results achieved in the first quarter of this year affirm that our corporate strategy remains sound and strong placing the stakeholders\u2019 value at the top of its priority . \u201d\ndeyaar has recently launched dania district , the second phase of its mega midtown development , which includes six residential buildings ranging from g + 7 to g + 16 comprising a total of 579 apartment units in varying sizes .\ndeyaar also began a series of consolidations . it allowed distressed customers who had bought multiple units to reduce the number of their holdings while increasing their equity in the remaining units . so a buyer who had paid 20 per cent for two floors of a building could change to having paid 40 per cent for one floor . this left the company with unsold inventory , but that was taken care of in large part by deyaar also consolidating its projects , the fourth step of the strategy . deyaar effectively has been cancelling some projects in areas with a low probability of getting infrastructure on time by convincing buyers to shift their purchases into buildings further along in development .\nstrategic & over - arching role in the management of the company and its till date strategic planning , deyaar subsidiaries . manage investments , assets , efficiency & performance , development pjsc , uae procuring finance , revenues and costs .\ndeyaar development ( deyaar ) is a real estate development company . it provides property development , property management , facilities management , leasing and real estate brokerage services . the company owns and manages real estate funds which invest in lands for development , and distressed real estate assets across the middle east and north african region . it also develops and sells residential , commercial and retail properties . the company\u2019s major projects include dubai marina , impz , tecom , jumeirah lake towers , and downtown jebel ali . it has operations in lebanon , the uae , saudi arabia , the netherlands , the us , bahrain and the uk . deyaar is headquartered in al barsha , dubai , the uae .\nsigned by saeed mohammed al qatami , deyaar ' s chief execuive officer ( ceo ) , and yasar ascioglu , chairman of ascioglu , the partnership mandates the two entities to jointly develop master developments in both turkey and the uae .\nmr giebel said that this ensured that deyaar could then sell the defaulted unit to the distressed asset fund at a very steep discount because the company gets to keep some or all of the payments from the defaulted buyer . deyaar would prefer to do this because if it sold the unit at a discount to the market , they would be unfairly competing with their own buyers who were listing their property on the resale market , and destabilising prices in dubai as a whole .\nwe at deyaar believe in collaborating effectively with our partners to meet the fast changing needs of our customers in this dynamic environment . deyaar leverages its strong relationships with some of the most prestigious financial institutions in the uae to exclusively help our customers gain access to the best mortgage solutions . we employ unique resources to help drive business innovation and form a trusted foundation for strategic decision making , increased agility , and long - term competitive advantage both for our customers and partners .\nthere is no doubt that hospitality will be a major growth driver for the uae and for deyaar , especially with expo 2020 . by then , dubai will have 20 million visitors , owing to the government\u2019s tourism plans . dubai tourism expects occupancy rates to stay at around 77 per cent until next year . by the end of 2018 , dubai will have 134 , 000 hotel rooms . deyaar is helping to meet rising demand for hotel and serviced - apartment accommodation by providing quality facilities across key growth corridors in dubai .\ndeyaar is led by its chairman , abdulla ali obaid al hamli , who has overall responsibility for the company\u2019s management across all its business units . a widely respected professional , mr . al hamli currently serves as board member and managing director of dubai islamic bank .\nour chief executive officer , saeed al qatami , who has served at deyaar since 2007 , is a highly experienced real estate and financial services professional , bringing a pioneering approach to real estate management through his exceptional leadership skills and profound knowledge of the global real estate sector .\nestablished in 2002 with a paid up capital of aed 18 . 38 million , deyaar has grown exponentially over the past decade to become one of the leading real estate development companies in the region , with a share capital of aed 5 . 78 billion following its ipo in may 2007 .\nfor this reason , deyaar focused on the default rate from the beginning of the property slowdown last autumn , mr giebel said .\ndefaults are very dangerous ,\nmr giebel said .\nthe key is to bring this number down as low as possible .\nwhat emerged over months of planning and consultations was a five - part strategy to lower deyaar ' s natural rate of defaults from 50 per cent - a potentially staggering loss of income - to the low single - digit range . at the recently delivered al seef 2 project , the default rate was 3 per cent .\ncommenting on his new appointment , nasser bin hassan al shaikh said ,\ndeyaar is an aspiring entity in the real estate sector and i am confident that with the foresight of my fellow board members and the dedication of the team we will soon fortify the position of the company and take it to new heights .\nto start , deyaar had to create its first customer service unit . many of the sales staff members had to undergo extensive training to understand things such as how to talk on the phone with angry customers and how to find out what their needs are if they are to be able to continue paying for their purchases . perhaps the most difficult task of all , mr giebel said , was changing the public image of deyaar in the market . the company underwent a complete rebranding with a new logo and corporate image and made itself more accessible to the media in order to give a more transparent account of what was happening at the company , he said .\nmuch like the uae , deyaar has built our credentials on solid foundations that evoke trust and the collaborative engagement of every stakeholder . our unwavering determination to excel in an industry that is fiercely competitive has allowed us to grow as a customer - focused , trusted and valued developer with in - depth market intelligence and property management expertise .\nyou are about to be redirected to an application form ; by completing this form you confirm that the personal information provided is true and correct to the best of your knowledge . in addition , you have read and fully understand the contents herein and consent to deyaar processing of your personal data for relevant puposes in accordance with the companytms data protection policy .\nthe concern is what is the strategy going forward ,\nmr riley said .\nthis is something the board needs to consider .\nhe said the company was seeing\nstrange levels of liquidity\nbut there was no immediately apparent reason for this . three of deyaar ' s top executives , including markus giebel , the chief executive , left in april after the board decided to move the company in a new direction . mr giebel was the architect of deyaar ' s recovery strategy after the property recession , but he and the board could not reach an agreement on the final step of his plan to create a distressed - assets fund and increase recurring revenue , according to people familiar with the matter .\nmanagement believes that the amounts paid by the group are recoverable from the seller ,\nernst & young , deyaar ' s auditor , said in an introductory note to the financial statements . it added that a sale and purchase agreement had never been signed and\naccordingly the terms of mou have automatically terminated due to the passage of time\n. bhope @ urltoken\nwhen completed later this year , the atria will be a 32 - storey residential tower and a luxury serviced apartment tower . deyaar released 50 per cent of the serviced apartments to the market and kept the other half for ourselves . our retention of 50 per cent ownership for recurring revenue generation is based on our confidence that this product will make a strong return on investment .\ndeyaar is one of the largest developers in dubai , its real estate ventures span major growth corridors and prime locations , including business bay , dubai marina , al barsha , difc , jumeirah lake towers , dubai production city , dubai silicon oasis , al barsha south and al barsha heights . the company\u2019s current project portfolio includes iconic residential and commercial tower developments as well as upcoming hospitality developments .\ntimetric ' s\ndeyaar development : company profile and swot analysis\ncontains in depth information and data about the company and its operations . the profile contains a company overview , key facts , major products and services , swot analysis , business description , company history , financial analysis , recent developments , key employees , company locations and subsidiaries , employee biographies as well as competitive benchmarking data .\nas a company , we have continuously refreshed our core services with a stronger and broader network of customers . consequently , deyaar\u2019s expertise is increasingly in demand outside ourown portfolio of properties . long - standing partnerships on the development front have helped us differentiate ourselvesfrom our competitors . our wide range of projects is part of the company\u2019s huge property portfolio in the prime commercial business district located in the heart of the city .\nthe board of directors met yesterday to discuss the company ' s future strategy and its financial position , according to a disclosure on the dfm website . chet riley , an analyst at nomura securities , said the larger issue for investors was what deyaar planned to do in the years ahead . since it had not launched any new building projects , it was likely to see its revenue dry up starting in 2012 , he said .\nascioglu said :\nthe group has to its credit almost five decades of experience in the turkish market and has succeeding in delivering key projects across the country . our agreement with deyaar is a natural fit as we are two leading companies with similar objectives , track records and values . we believe that by sharing expertise , we can leverage our mutual strengths to assess and capture opportunities that open up in the near future .\ntaaleem seeks a ruling that it is not obliged to pay the outstanding payments due on the building , court documents show . deyaar said in its first - quarter financial statements that it had paid dh185 . 8 million ( us $ 50 . 5m ) to the seller but expected to get a full refund because the terms of the agreement had expired . national bonds had an outstanding balance of dh186 . 3m , the financial statements show .\nso far , about half of the buyers in these buildings had opted for the consolidation option , and mr giebel said the company ' s sales staff were working with the remaining buyers to increase this number . in some cases , they were giving these buyers discounts to accept the transition , he said . still , after all these steps , deyaar is left with a default rate of about 20 per cent . that is where the final step comes in .\ndubai cares designs and funds integrated primary education programs that are impactful , sustainable and scalable . education is a critical factor in every child\u2019s development . yet , 58 million primary - age children around the world today do not have access to education and a further 250 million are still not able to read , write or count adequately . dubai cares work is in line with deyaar\u2019s social responsibility strategy which focuses on education as a basis for its contributions in the community .\nal qatami said :\nwe are excited to join hands with turkey ' s leading group in the real estate sector as part of our strategy to expand our global footprint . turkey presents appealing investment opportunities as a key destination in the emerging regional market . as a leader in the uae ' s real estate sector , deyaar will continue to play an active role in focusing on high quality real estate projects while maintaining its commitment to providing shareholder value and exceptional customer care .\ndeyaar has developed 7 million sq ft of real estate in the uae . we have 7 million sq ft more under development . in the residential market , we are seeing increased demand for high - quality , affordable housing and apartments . more young professionals are entering the market all the time . as the world expo approaches , this trend will continue . the real - estate sector will need to continue adjusting to consumer and demographic trends . what must remain constant , though , is a commitment to the highest quality standards .\nlaunching successful projects has not only allowed our business to grow , but also helped shape entities that are serving as sustainable sources of revenue . this has been made possible by carrying out unique initiatives for the customers leveraging on our strong financial capabilities . we extend unique payment options to potential buyers , making our appealing properties even more affordable . with a firm sense of business fundamentals , deyaar also sought to build a healthy cashflow . the company\u2019s financial strategy through the years makes it possible to maintain debts at a minimum and risks atbay .\nat deyaar , we believe we are unrivalled when it comes to knowing the market and knowing our customers . with more than 15 years\u2019 experience , we understand market dynamics and our products are tailored for our loyal customers . we offer value to customers on product , design , service , location and market insight . our development projects , whether residential , commercial or hospitality , are always carefully weighed against market demand . so , we know the uae is undergoing rapid population and tourism growth and these drivers create demand for quality residential and hospitality projects .\ncommenting on this cooperation agreement , tariq al gurg , chief executive officer of dubai cares said : \u201cwhat we have achieved so far on a global scale as a philanthropic organization is remarkable . to date , dubai cares is reaching more than 13 million children in 38 developing countries . what is more remarkable is the active support of corporations from the uae such as deyaar development , for placing education on their csr agenda and for realizing and supporting the work we do . we greatly value their support that represents the cornerstone of our philanthropic efforts worldwide . \u201d\ni spent weeks just listening ,\nmr giebel said this week .\nthe key to any business is to get all of the information first and then manage it .\nin the months since then , mr giebel and deyaar ' s leadership team have completely redefined the company , turning it into what nomura securities called a\nmarket leader\nin a recent report . not only does the company have a new logo and strategy , it is taking some of the most proactive measures in the region to combat the rising number of people defaulting on their property purchases .\nthe fund , which was created together with dubai islamic bank , will be between dh500 million ( us $ 136 . 1m ) and dh1 billion in size . mr giebel said he had already secured about dh200m in solid commitments to the fund from investors , with another dh300m in advanced negotiations . despite these ambitious efforts , mr giebel said the most important part of deyaar ' s recovery was not the formulation of the strategy .\nstrategy is always the easy part ,\nhe said .\nthe challenge is how do i make the organisation ready to implement the strategy .\nthe first step the company took was to ease payment plans , he said . this did not solve the problem of defaults , as much as buy the company time to come up with a fuller strategy .\neasy payments don ' t solve the problem ,\nhe said .\nthey delay the problem .\nafter this , deyaar started cutting prices of its properties . this made it easier for people who had already bought a home to get a mortgage because their paid - up capital would be higher . it also brought the company ' s properties more in line with the market .\na year ago , deyaar development was in crisis mode . the company ' s former chief executive had just been detained by police on allegations of fraud and the global credit crisis was threatening to overflow into the uae in a serious way . by the time of the cityscape dubai property conference in october , the situation was looking even grimmer , with sales slowing and speculators beginning to flee the market . markus giebel , the chief executive since last august , looked shell - shocked before a crowd of reporters pressing him for details on the company at the time . it turns out he was being quiet for a reason .\nthe us national has also been accused of dissipating about dh30 million in bribes during his tenure with the company between 2004 and 2007 .\nthe convict appealed immediately after the verdict was given and the first hearing to be held by the prosecution is scheduled on april 23 .\nthe dubai criminal court of first instance sentenced zs to 15 years in jail for taking dh20 million as bribe in return for approving contracts with other two companies in the cases dating back to july 2009 .\nhis accomplices km , 61 , argentinian partner of ambiance technology , and other two fugitives - fl , canadian project manager , and as , british director - general , both of thermo - were sentenced to ten years in jail each after they were found guilty of taking dh10 million in bribes with the help of zs .\nthe court , however , acquitted them of the charge of using forged documents .\naudits of the company\u2019s records and bank accounts of the two managers proved that more than dh30 million was transferred to their private accounts .\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\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\ndetails on the maintenance of your residential property , lease and tenancy administration , neighborhood amenities and a community activity tracker are also featured on this portal .\nplease note that these services are currently available for the burlington tower only . we are in the process of implementing the same for our owners association management portfolio .\ncompanies that own , operate , and provide garages and parking space for motor vehicles , as well as companies that offer valet parking services .\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 ) .\nholding companies that engage in a variety of manufacturing , trading , and / or service industries either directly or indirectly by acquiring other enterprises such that they form a group of companies run as a single organization and under common ownership .\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 .\ncompanies that provide professional and business - 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50 joint venture with dubai south , called the residential district , to develop a 1 . 27 million square - feet site into a mixed use project comprising residential property , retail and hospitality facilities . dubai south is part of the emerging urban landscape of the uae . located beside the world expo 2020 site and al maktoum international airport , the project is set to become a lively , connected community that reaches across the business , entertainment , tourism and family segments .\nthis year , we will take to the market two more key developments \u2014 mont rose , two residential towers and a hotel apartment in al barsha south , which is on track to be handed over by mid - year ; and the atria , a 32 - storey residential tower and a luxury serviced apartment tower in business bay , which will be handed over by the end of the year .\nin midtown , located in dubai production city , we are planning to launch two new phases following the success of afnan district and dania district . midtown now spans a built - up area of 4 . 8 million sq ft , with 13 residential developments offering luxury apartments in an integrated urban community .\nwe are responding to demand for residential accommodation in the uae , with more than 4 , 700 units built and over 4 , 200 under construction . the uae\u2019s population is rapidly growing , especially in urban areas , and the demand for hospitality is rising as the government intensifies efforts to draw more business and leisure tourists , while preparing to host the world expo .\nwe know , too , that facilities management and property management are fast - growing business segments as clients outsource work to get the right expertise . our portfolio is diversified because we want to offer customers an end - to - end , value - based , complete real estate experience .\nthat helps to differentiate us in the market . it is what is helping us to scale , as we adapt our business model for what the market wants .\nyou had recently announced offering a guaranteed 14 per cent return over two years for units at the atria in business bay . in a sluggish market , are you confident about offering these returns ?\nthe atria , located in business bay\u2019s busy urban hub , will overlook the dubai water canal . the recurring revenues we will generate from our ownership of the units , as well as the revenue raised by selling the other half to investors , demonstrate a sound business strategy and confidence in the market .\nwe are planning to grow across the business to attract the interest of global investors in our development projects . new projects are due to come on stream shortly , including dubai south , mont rose , the atria and hotel and serviced apartments in al barsha .\namong our key focus areas will be the retention of ownership of developments , such as the millennium & copthorne - 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", "topic": 29}], "title": "brijan tours", "paragraphs": ["in august 2015 , xelabus acquired the route and school services of brijan tours .\nbrijan tours , dxz 7118 , scania irizar century at lodmoor coach park , weymouth .\nbrijan tours , curdridge , hampshire . fleet list courtesy of sean wakefield , with thanks .\nhow can i put and write and define brijan tours in a sentence and how is the word brijan tours used in a sentence and examples ? \u7528brijan tours\u9020\u53e5 , \u7528brijan tours\u9020\u53e5 , \u7528brijan tours\u9020\u53e5 , brijan tours meaning , definition , pronunciation , synonyms and example sentences are provided by ichacha . net .\nbrijan tours , based at chalcroft business park , west end , which has gone out of business .\nbrijan tours limited . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as 04238703\n' brijan tours ltd .\n' was a bus and coach company based in curdridge , hampshire , england .\nbrijan tours ceased trading on 14 august 2015 citing financial issues . [ 4 ] [ 5 ] brijan tour ' s services were taken over by xelabus [ 5 ] [ 6 ]\nbrijan tours provide private bus and coach hire , as well as operating bus services between bishop\u2019s waltham , southampton , eastleigh and petersfield .\ndo you have more specific information about the location of brijan tours ? why didn ' t you say so ? you can improve yelp by sharing it here .\nthe family - run brijan tours , which has running bus and coach services for 25 years , has ceased trading in a move that has shocked the county\u2019s business leaders .\nbrijan was established in may 1990 by brian and jan botley . [ 2 ]\nlast night xelabus boss philip blair announced that brijan had already surrendered the bus routes .\nbrijan was launched in 1990 by hampshire coach driver brian botley and his wife janet .\nbrijan , based in west end , sold the routes to focus on its operation of coaches .\nit looks like we don ' t have a specific address for brijan tours , which makes giving directions tricky . this business might not have an official storefront , or it might move to multiple locations throughout the day .\nat brijan tours we pride ourselves on supplying the very best of customer service and work hand in hand with our customers to ensure that tours work smoothly and as far as the visitor is concerned as effortlessly as possible . the brijan family have been running coaches for nearly 25 years and we pride ourselves in the quality of coaches we operate . the coaches are maintained to a highest standard with safety and comfort of passengers being our prime concern .\nat brijan tours they pride themselves on supplying the very best of customer service and work hand in hand with our customers to ensure that tours work smoothly and as far as the visitor is concerned as effortlessly as possible . the brijan family have been running coaches for nearly 25 years and we pride ourselves in the quality of coaches we operate . the coaches are maintained to a highest standard with safety and comfort of passengers being our prime concern .\nxelabus managing director philip blair , who runs the company with son gareth said :\nwe have worked very hard to build the company to the position it is in now . we are both pleased to welcome the brijan staff and will continue the good work provided by brijan tours to serve the many customers they have welcomed aboard over the past years\nit was announced that today ( friday 14th ) the remains of brijan tours ltd had ceased trading , bringing 25 years of fantastic local service to an end . i wish the amazing team of staff the very best of luck for the future .\nwithin days , xelabus had begun to collect vehicles from the brijan depot , with some of the leyland olympians ( except no . 108 ) and the scania l94ub being listed for sale on ebay . the brijan tours darts were still being used , albiet with xelabus stickers on the front informing passengers of the change - new alexander dennis enviro200s are expected shortly . the final brijan vehicle ( except the coaching fleet ) left at chalcroft depot was dart slf 117 p306hdp .\nbrian , 57 , and his wife janet , 66 , set up hampshire coach company brijan tours 20 years ago and the business has grown from one coach to a fleet of 25 , today employing 40 staff and based at a depot in curdridge .\nlast night companies house revealed that all the directors had resigned , adding that brijan\u2019s accounts were four months overdue .\nbrijan\u2019s distinctive fleet of cream - coloured coaches have been a familiar site on hampshire\u2019s roads for almost three decades .\nblack velvet travel was first with additional local services in eastleigh and then brijan tours later in the year with its bus operation in the meon valley and having been well known for providing local bus services for many years . the services operated by brijan have continued to operate the same routes with xelabus having invested in new buses improving the quality and reliability of the network .\nthe hand - over was originally due to take place on september 7 , with brijan tours announcing that it wished to stop operating the routes to focus on its coach services . it added that several drivers would transfer to xelabus while remaining employees would be retained to operate the coaches .\nover the years he watched the number of brijan vehicles grow from one to 25 as the business went from strength to strength .\nbrijan\u2019s base already resembles a ghost town . only one coach was visible from the road yesterday and telephone calls to the company went unanswered .\nalthough youth isn ' t on their side , brijan tours ' fleet was smart and very reliable . no fancy modern crap that ' s saddled down with computers and things to go wrong . the passengers are grateful for a bus service and i ' ve never heard any complaints about the vehicles . over the years , brijan have operated all sorts of vehicles including dennis darts , leyland olympians , volvo b10s , mercedes minibuses and many , many more .\nwhat a lovely tribute to brijan tours and it ' s staff - it ' s all very sad for us the passengers to loose this operator whithout pre - judgement when i looked at some of the photos posted on the brijan enthusiast site on wednesday 12th august 2015 with the depot at chalcroft park being empty , i thought it looked as if the end was near for the entire operation , so to me it ' s not a complete surprise . another wonderful little operator and it ' s lovely staff lost . very sad indeed .\nit is not known how many people have lost their jobs but nine staff have joined rival operator xelabus , which has taken over rural bus services previously run by brijan .\nbrijan announced it was ditching the routes to focus on its coach services . it added that several drivers would transfer to xelabus while remaining employees would be retained to operate the coaches .\nin october 1987 solent blue line purchased the hants & sussex [ 3 ] business from basil williams and the eastleigh and southampton routes which had previously been part of hants & dorset , from stagecoach in hampshire . this expanded the fleet from 16 to 115 buses . new buses began to be purchased with leyland olympians for the southampton to winchester service and minibuses for the eastleigh to winchester service . some services were operated under franchise by brijan tours and marchwood motorways . [ 4 ]\nthe 8b ( botley - eastleigh ) will become part of the new x15 service serving boorley green under the deal 12 brijan drivers will be transferred to xelabus , while remaining staff will be retained to operate its coaches .\nit is not known how many people have lost their jobs . nine staff have joined rival operator xelabus , which has taken over rural bus services previously run by brijan , serving areas including eastleigh , botley and bishop ' s waltham .\nthe firm has also invested in excess of \u00a31 . 3 million for newer and more environmentally friendly scania and enviro buses brijan previously tried to sell a number of routes to cardiff - based apec travel in april but the deal eventually fell through .\nbrijan director gary priest said the decision was based on the need for the buses requiring upgrades , adding :\nthe company was running very old vehicles that needed investment and the owners didn ' t want that . they are going to concentrate on coaches rather than buses .\n15 or the new x15 should be a good one . the old 26 before the brijan 15 in the lowford / netley / botley area always had people on it . one was me ! unfortunately hcc ' s survey was prob carried out as always at the wrong time - like it was raining heavily or on a school hols day !\nwhilst i ' ve never been a regular traveller with brijan , mainly due to not being local , i have always liked the company . the buses are interesting for me , and their staff are fantastic , and always willing to help . i ' ve seen more than one driver assist the elderly on and off of the bus , as well as drivers dropping regular passengers off almost at their front door ! a real friendly and community spirit , something that ' s rapidly dying out with bus companies .\nhe added : \u201cwe are reassuring the public that even though the company has ceased trading we are honouring the services . \u201d\nit means that bus services in the botley , bishop\u2019s waltham , hedge end and eastleigh areas will continue .\n\u201cxelabus will operate the routes 7 , 8 , 15 and 17 and passengers will not see any difference in their service , \u201d said mr blair .\nstewart dunn , chief executive of hampshire chamber of commerce , said : \u201cit\u2019s always sad to see a family - run business that has been around for 25 years or more suddenly disappear . \u201d\nmembers of the bus and coach association criticised local authorities for refusing to award long - term contracts that provided operators with financial security .\nspokesman martin allen said : \u201ci don\u2019t think the industry has been in good health for at least five years . quite a few firms have gone out of business . \u201d\nthe confederation of passenger transport said bus and coach companies had been hit by rising costs .\nthe company had been due to run a series of excursions over the next few weeks to destinations including dawlish , stratford upon avon and salisbury .\ninitially he worked from the couple\u2019s house in swanmore , taking bookings by phone and delivering tickets personally to customers\u2019 homes .\nin 2009 mr botley was awarded the freedom of the city of london for services to transport . at the time he employed 40 staff .\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\n\u00a9copyright 2001 - 2018 . this site is part of newsquest ' s audited local newspaper network . a gannett company . newsquest media ( southern ) ltd , loudwater mill , station road , high wycombe , buckinghamshire . hp10 9ty | 1350 | registered in england & wales\na leading hampshire bus company has today secured a take over of crucial routes serving rural communities in hampshire .\nxelabus announced it has bought six new services linking southampton and villages in the eastern part of the county .\nbut bosses insist passengers can expect timetables to remain running as normal without any travel disruption .\nthe routes changing hands are the 7 ( bishops waltham - southampton ) , 8 ( bishops waltham - eastleigh ) , 15 ( hedge end superstores - hamble square ) 17 ( bishops waltham - petersfield ) , 505 ( wyvern and stoke park schools ) and 607 ( waltham chase - barton peveril ) .\ntoday ' s announcement comes ahead of the acquisition formally completing next month before services are fully transferred on monday , september 7 .\nthe takeover comes on the fifth anniversary of the family owned bus company which has grown from running three buses to 30 vehicles and licences .\nwe would like to tank the staff and public for their support over the years .\nthe deal comes after xelabus bought the former black velvet bus services operating in southampton .\n\u00a9copyright 2001 - 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known bus companies has gone out business , the daily echo can reveal .\nas reported in the daily echo , the hand - over was originally due to take place on september 7 .\nstewart dunn , chief executive of hampshire chamber of commerce , said : \u201cit\u2019s always sad to see a family - run business that has been around for 25 years or more suddenly disappear . \u201d\ninitially he worked from the couple\u2019s house in swanmore , taking bookings by phone and delivering tickets personally to customers\u2019 homes .\n\u00a9copyright 2001 - 2018 . this site is part of newsquest ' s audited local newspaper network . a gannett company . newsquest ( north east ) ltd , loudwater mill , station road , high wycombe , buckinghamshire . hp10 9ty | 3223496 | registered in england & wales\nhow many times have you seen a green bus in the meon valley area bringing back memories of the former hants and dorset buses from 50 years ago ? ! xelabus is the bus company for the meon valley area running a network of bus services partly supported by hampshire county council and eastleigh borough council funding .\nin 2010 gareth passed his cpc transport management exams and had the ability to start operating buses with the correct legal requirements having been satisfied by the traffic commissioners . in partnership with his father xelabus was formed in 2010 starting with just 2 buses from a base in chandlers ford . within 18 months the company was growing fast and starting to run local bus services in the eastleigh area and also with an extensive college and school network . within the last two years the company has acquired two bus companies and absorbed their operations into a flourishing operation .\nthe company having expanded in 7 years to now a 30 bus operation will continue to provide the best possible service for the community and invest further in new environmentally friendly vehicles but always maintain a network of services for the community .\nphilip and gareth are always interested to hear from their customers so if you want to get in touch ring them on 02380 644715 or email : admin @ urltoken .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ncentrebus ( white rose bus company ) . leeds - 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by car eastleigh is under 2 hours from central london and as little as 15 to 20 minutes from both southampton and winchester .\nright in the heart of the town is also eastleigh railway station , with regular train services to all the main local towns and cities including southampton central , winchester , basingstoke , london , bournemouth , salisbury , portsmouth , winchester and many more .\nthere are also frequent bus services running to surrounding areas such as fair oak , chandler\u2019s ford , hedge end and southampton .\nwhether you are planning a trip to eastleigh or are a local resident , this page provides useful travel information \u2013 and links to all travel service providers \u2013 on getting to , from and around the town . you can also access information about public transport at traveline or at eastleigh borough council \u2019s public transport pages .\nsouth western trains for all services from london waterloo , southampton , bournemouth , weymouth and portsmouth and many other local stations .\ncross country trains ( changing at southampton airport parkway or winchester to local trains calling at eastleigh ) for intercity journeys to reading , oxford , birmingham and the north .\nsouthern trains for services from london victoria and brighton and subsequent stations . services to eastleigh are infrequent .\nthere are a number of bus operators working in the eastleigh area , all of which are listed below .\nbluestar for services to bishopstoke , fair oak , southampton , romsey , north baddesley and parts of eastleigh town such as boyatt wood and aviary .\nxelabus for services to various place sin the surrounding area including west end , hedge end , velmore , chandler\u2019s ford , horton heath , botley and bishops waltham .\nfirst bus for services in the southampton area and across to the portsmouth area .\ntraveline is an excellent tool for planning your journey here by bus and train .\neastleigh borough council also has comprehensive public transport information available on their public transport webpages .\nthere are a variety of off - road and on - road cycle routes around eastleigh serving both commuting and leisure journeys .\nin particular there are good quality off - road routes eastwards to bishopstoke and fair oak , and westwards along leigh road towards fleming park and chandler\u2019s ford . there are also good \u201cquiet road\u201d routes across the southern part of the town , connecting to off road paths southwards towards airport parkway station and southampton . best of all , there aren\u2019t many hills here !\neastleigh borough council\u2019s cycle network map shows all these routes and more , and can be accessed here .\ncommonwheels car club is a pay - as - you - go car hire scheme where users can book a car either over the phone or via the internet for a minimum of half an hour and for as long as a vehicle is required .\nthis is a fantastic initiative for residents of eastleigh that offers all the benefits of owning a car , without the expense or hassle .\nthere are four co - wheels cars in eastleigh town centre - two low emission hybrid cars , and two zero emission renault zoe electric cars .\nsouthampton . . portsmouth . . bournemouth . . winchester . . salisbury . . your one - stop shop for news of changes to all bus services in south hants , urban east dorset , south - east wilts and the isle of wight , regardless of operator . celebrating over 1 . 4 million views ! trusted by sotonians since 2009 .\nexisting xelabus routes x5 , x24 and x56 will be withdrawn , although the x24 will be back next summer .\nthe next change , on sunday 19th july will be to first 8 - that ' s the end of the botley extension and cuts to evening services to hedge end . see the new timetable here .\nfrom this sunday , more 112 between hythe and lymington becomes beach bus 99 and actually useful for days out for a few weeks only . correction : beach bus 99 operated by more will run this summer in addition to the virtually useless more 112 . see full details here .\ni think the beach bus is in addition to the 112 . traveline do not show 112 as ceasing for the summer and i am sure the summer changes on w & d said the beach bus was in addition to the 112\nwell . . . i must admit that i am impressed at what xelabus have done with the services they are inheriting . if they can make a success of the enhancements to the x15 then i will be very impressed ; but they really must commit to it as well as make it abundantly clear to the locals if this is a\nuse or lose it\noffer .\nfunny that the changes to first ' s 7 are registered as commencing on 6th september 2016 . . . . who employs these people ? !\ni think you wil find there has been little change for the last 2 years so does not seem unreasonable for change .\nthis page is in no way connected with or affiliated to any bus operator . contact us via sotonbus @ urltoken or subscribe to the rss feed : urltoken follow us on facebook at urltoken\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 .\nas at march 2014 the fleet consisted of 30 buses and coaches . [ 7 ]\ndetails for school services ( 61 , 607 & s1 ) will be published after discussion with hampshire county council .\nthis page was last edited on 15 december 2016 , at 02 : 29 .\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 .\ntates travew [ 1 ] was a wocaw bus operator based in barnswey operating services in souf yorkshire and west yorkshire .\ntates travew was founded in 2003 by graham mawwinson in stocksbridge , when he purchased a minibus to run private hire journeys before running a schoow minibus service for pupiws at miwwhouse green primary schoow . [ 2 ] [ 3 ] over de next two years , de company expanded its fweet to run schoow services before starting its first pubwic bus service , route 18 between barnswey and mappweweww and rewocating de depot to dodworf in 2005 .\nin 2007 de depot again moved to darton when de business of stanwey gaf coaches , [ 4 ] dewsbury was purchased . between 2007 and 2010 , de company increased de number of services in de barnswey area , wif services awso running to wakefiewd , fowwowing arriva yorkshire widdrawing services between wakefiewd and barnswey in january 2010 . [ 5 ] due to de expansion of services , de company moved once again in 2010 to a warger depot in barugh green .\nin 2011 , de company won severaw souf yorkshire passenger transport executive contracts , incwuding severaw services in de penistone area from stagecoach yorkshire . [ 6 ]\nin 2012 , de company won furder contract but dis time from de west yorkshire passenger transport executive . these were services operating from wakefiewd to haww green , hemsworf , pontefract and souf ewmsaww which were aww previouswy operated by arriva yorkshire . [ 7 ]\nin january 2013 tates commenced operating furder west yorkshire passenger transport executive services radiating from bof wakefiewd and dewsbury , again were aww previouswy operated by arriva yorkshire . [ 8 ]\nin apriw 2013 tates commenced operating de dewsbury free town bus . [ 9 ] in august 2013 tates took dewivery of its first coach . [ 10 ]\non 8 february 2016 , tates travew ceased trading after being pwaced in administration . [ 3 ] [ 11 ]\nas de time of its february 2016 cessation , de fweet comprised 74 buses . [ 13 ]\ntext is avaiwabwe under de creative commons attribution - shareawike license ; additionaw terms may appwy . by using dis site , you agree to de terms of use and privacy powicy . wikipedia\u00ae is a registered trademark of de wikimedia foundation , inc . , a non - profit organization , uh - hah - hah - hah .\n, when he purchased a minibus to run private hire journeys before running a school minibus service for pupils at millhouse green primary school .\nin january 2013 tates commenced operating further west yorkshire passenger transport executive services radiating from both wakefield and dewsbury , again were all previously operated by arriva yorkshire .\nas the time of its february 2016 cessation , the fleet comprised 74 buses .\nthis article is issued from wikipedia - version of the 6 / 2 / 2016 . the text is available under the creative commons attribution / share alike but additional terms may apply for the media files .\nbluestar [ 1 ] is a bus operator proving services in hampshire . it is a subsidiary of the go - ahead group .\nsolent blue line was formed by southern vectis in may 1987 to compete with southampton citybus on some of its major routes with some bristol vrts . [ 2 ]\nfrom here the network expanded until in 2003 the network underwent a change , involving a new name and the launch of the bluestar brand soon after , as a name for their premier services [ 5 ] with bluestar services one and two launching in 2004 , [ 6 ] the three and four service launching a year later [ 7 ] and the waterside services eight and nine having fully launched by 2006 . [ 8 ]\nin july 2005 solent blue line was included in the sale of southern vectis to the go - ahead group [ 9 ] [ 10 ] and subsequently the head office functions of the company were consolidated with those of the other go south coast companies , southern vectis and wilts & dorset , in poole . in october 2006 solent blue line purchased marchwood motorways [ 11 ] [ 12 ] [ 13 ] [ 14 ]\nafter the withdrawal of the red rocket brand on 25 february 2008 , most of the company ' s services began to run under the bluestar brand . the fleet has recently undergone several updates , including the introduction of a smartcard system called the key , [ 15 ] and the introduction of free wi - fi internet to all buses . [ 16 ] [ 17 ]\nthe company itself holds the original name of solent blue line , however none of the buses it operates use this branding , the last few buses using this branding was incorporated into the bluestar network in 2008 . as a result a number of sub brands are used for the bus services .\nbluestar was originally launched in 2004 as a premium service running main routes . however since 2008 the service has become the main brand for the company . the vast majority of these services terminate in southampton , with the exceptions of routes 16 and 18 , which pass through the city , and route 5 which doesn ' t go through the city centre . [ 18 ] these routes are :\nbluestar 1 : southampton - bassett - chandlers ford - otterbourne - winchester . the service runs every 20 minutes during monday to saturday daytime and every 30 minutes during sunday daytime . [ 19 ]\nbluestar 2 : southampton - portswood - eastleigh - bishopstoke - fair oak . the service runs every 20 minutes during monday to saturday daytime and every hour during sunday daytime . [ 20 ]\nbluestar 3 : southampton - bitterne - hedge end - kings copse - botley . the service runs hourly during monday to saturday daytime and a reduced hourly sunday daytime schedule . [ 21 ]\nbluestar 4 : southampton - shirley - lords hill - north baddesley - romsey . the service runs hourly during monday to saturday daytime and a reduced hourly sunday daytime schedule . [ 22 ]\nbluestar 5 : romsey - north baddesley - eastleigh . the service operates irregularly during monday to friday daytime and a limited service on saturdays , partly due to an existing parallel service operated by wilts and dorset . [ 23 ]\nbluestar 6 : southampton - totton - rushington - lyndhurst - brockenhurst - lymington . the service ran every hour to lymington and in addition ran only to rushington every other half hour monday to saturday daytime and irregularly to lymington during sunday daytime . the service transferred to wilts and dorset ' s lymington base on 4 november 2012 with the abolition of the rushington only service . [ 24 ] [ 25 ]\nbluestar 8 : southampton - totton - marchwood - applemore - hythe - hardley - holbury - blackfield - fawley - calshot . the service runs every 30 minutes monday to saturday daytimes and hourly sunday daytime . [ 26 ]\nbluestar 9 : southampton - applemore - dibden purlieu - hythe - langley . the service runs every 20 minutes during monday to saturday daytime and every hour during sunday daytime . [ 27 ]\nbluestar 11 : southampton - totton - west totton . the service runs every 20 minutes during monday to saturday daytime only . [ 25 ] [ 28 ]\nbluestar 12 : southampton - totton - calmore . the service runs every 20 minutes during monday to saturday daytime and every hour during sunday . [ 29 ]\nbluestar 16 : southampton - portswood - midanbury - townhill park . the service runs every 20 minutes during monday to saturday daytime and every 30 minutes during sunday daytime . [ 30 ]\nbluestar 18 : thornhill - bitterne - southampton - shirley - millbrook . the service runs every 7 minutes during monday to saturday daytime , every 20 minutes during sunday daytime and every 30 minutes during weekly evenings . . [ 31 ]\nin addition to these routes , there are several other local routes that use the bluestar brand . these are :\ne1 : eastleigh - boyatt wood - allbrook - brambridge - colden common - twyford - st cross - winchester . operates hourly during monday to saturday daytime only . [ 32 ]\ne2 : eastleigh - boyatt wood - allbrook - otterbourne - compton - st cross - winchester . operates hourly during monday to saturday daytime only . [ 32 ]\nt1 : circular route around totton , west totton and calmore . operates a 2 hourly service during monday to friday daytime only .\nt2 : circular route around totton , eling , hounsdown and rushington . operates a 2 hourly service during monday to friday daytime only .\nt3 and t4 : circular route around totton , netley marsh , woodlands , bartley , cadnam , tatchbury , calmore and west totton with the t3 running clockwise and the t4 anti - clockwise . a two hourly monday to friday daytime service only .\nthe nightstar services run on friday and saturday nights and are aimed at people who have a night out in southampton . all services begin at leisure world , southampton and make their way past other large clubs before completing its route . these routes generally follow those of their daytime number counterparts with additional stops to take into account destinations served by other routes . these are :\nn1 : southampton - bassett - chandlers ford - otterbourne - winchester - badger farm . the service is drop off only from fryern hill and follows the route of the bluestar 1 . [ 33 ]\nn2 : southampton - portswood - eastleigh - bishopstoke - fair oak . the service is drop off only from eastleigh bus station and follows the route of the bluestar 2 [ 34 ]\nn9 : southampton - rushington - applemore - dibden purlieu - hythe - blackfield - fawley . this service is drop off from pooksgreen and doesn ' t stop between millbrook and rushington , due to these areas being served by the n12 which uses the same route to totton . [ 35 ]\nn12 : southampton - millbrook - redbridge - totton - calmore - west totton . this service follows the route of the bluestar 12 , however also routes to west totton usually served by the bluestar 10 and 11 . [ 36 ]\nn18 : southampton - bitterne - thornhill - sholing butts road . the service follows the rough route of the eastern end of the bluestar 18 . [ 37 ]\nn19 : southampton - shirley - millbrook - lord ' s hill . follows the rough route of the western end of the bluestar 18 and also serves lords hill , usually served by the bluestar 4 . [ 38 ]\nthe city - link shuttle service runs a free service around the city of southampton , stopping at southampton central railway station , westquay shopping centre and town quay , for the hythe ferry and the red funnel ferries to the isle of wight . [ 39 ] the service was started under the previous operator , enterprise , but the operation was taken over by bluestar on 28 september 2008 . the two buses used on the service were inherited from enterprise , and were repainted in a new two - tone blue livery with the interiors rebranded .\nthe uni - link service is provided by bluestar , on behalf of the university of southampton . the company commenced operating the ten year contract in september 2008 . the fleet consists of 18 scania omnicity buses , of which 9 are double decker and the other 9 single decker delivered in 2008 / 09 .\nu1 , running between dockgate 4 , for the national oceanography centre , the city centre , portswood , the university of southampton ' s highfield campus and southampton airport . the u1a service runs in the direction of the airport while the u1c runs towards the city . in addition , some services classed as the u1e carry on to eastleigh bus station as a final stop . a night service exists , classed as the u1n , but goes a different route to avoid residential areas .\nu2 , running between the city centre , portswood , the university of southampton ' s avenue campus , highfield campus and bassett green , for the university of southampton ' s halls of residences . the u2b service heads towards bassett green , while the u2c runs towards the city .\nu6 , running between dock gate 4 , the city centre , the royal south hants hospital , highfield campus and southampton general hospital . the u6h heads towards the hospital , while the u6c heads towards the city .\nu9 , running between townhill park , highfield campus , richard taunton sixth form college and southampton general hospital .\nthe new forest tour is a circular open - top bus service running around the new forest , between lyndhurst , brockenhurst , lymington , beaulieu and exbury . [ 40 ] [ 41 ]\nit commenced in 2004 , using distinctively branded yellow and orange bristol vrs ( in the same livery as the old southern vectis open - top services ) . the service was reversed in 2005 , to run in the opposite direction . for the 2006 season , two low - floor east lancs myllennium bodied volvo b7tls from wilts & dorset were used , retaining the wilts & dorset livery but with\nnew forest tour\nvinyls added . in 2007 the buses passed to solent blue line and were repainted in a new green and orange livery , with ponies on the side . again , this is similar to the southern vectis livery which that company uses on their open - top buses .\nof the bluestar branded services , some services have subsequently been dropped . these are :\nbluestar 10 : southampton - totton - west totton - woodlands - cadnam . the service ran to cadnam every two hours during monday to saturday daytime and every hour during monday to saturday daytime to west totton . the service was removed on 4 november 2012 with the areas served by the t3 and t4 . [ 42 ]\nbluestar 14 : southampton - portswood - glen eyre halls - bitterne . the service ran hourly during monday to friday daytime only . the service was replaced in part by the local p1 service between southampton , portswood and glen eyre halls on 23 october 2011 , following the withdrawal of council funding for route 14 on this date . [ 43 ]\nbluestar 15 : bitterne - thronhill - weston . the service ran hourly during monday to friday daytime only . the service was withdrawn following council funding being cut from the service on 6 february 2010 . [ 44 ]\nh1 and h2 : a circular service between hythe , dibden purlieu and buttsash with the h1 completing an anticlockwise circuit and the h2 a clockwise circuit on the same route . operated a 2 hourly service during monday to friday daytime only . the service was run by another operator from 4 november 2012 . [ 45 ]\nh3 : hythe - hardley - holbury - blackfield - fawley - calshot . operated two services an hour during monday to friday daytime only . the service was run by another operator from 4 november 2012 . [ 46 ]\np1 : southampton - portswood - glen eyre halls . operates hourly during monday to saturday daytime only . [ 47 ]\nuntil 4 november 2012 , the bluestar 8 service terminated at hythe , the bluestar 9 service split with twin services to langley and calshot , and the bluestar 11 previously ran to cadnam . this was revised as part of these changes to the current routes .\nbetween 2008 and c . 2010 , bluestar used baby bluestar branding for their local services . there have been twelve baby bluestar services , of which the e1 , e2 , h1 , h2 , h3 , p1 , t1 and t2 all still run , albeit under the bluestar name . five of the other services have since been dropped ; they are :\nc1 / c2 , running between eastleigh , velmore , chandler ' s ford , fryern hill and hiltingbury . the service was withdrawn on 21 february 2009 , but the route was continued under the ownership of velvet .\ns1 , running between shirley and lord ' s hill , but was withdrawn on 10 april as a result of council cuts to the funding of the service ."]}
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( unregistered manaca can not be reissued . )\nchild manaca cards ( for registered manaca cards and manaca commuter passes ) are available for children age 12 and under .\nmanaca cards can be used as electronic money at participating shops with the manaca mark .\npoints ( manaca mileage points ) are accumulated from spending money stored on the manaca card as transportation fare .\n\u25a0discount manaca \u5272\u5f15\u7528\u30de\u30ca\u30ab ( waribiki - y\u014d manaca ) a special manaca card , called the waribiki - yo manaca \u5272\u5f15\u7528\u30de\u30ca\u30ab , for holders of the physically disabled persons\u2019 handbook\u8eab\u4f53\u969c\u5bb3\u8005\u624b\u5e33or mentally disabled persons\u2019 health & welfare handbook\u611b\u8b77\u624b\u5e33 is also available .\n- to use one manaca card with multiple people , use the manaca card at a supporting vending machine to purchase regular tickets . when using manaca to purchase commuter tickets , manaca mileage points are not added , and rider discounts are not granted . - if the remaining manaca sf balance is insufficient , replenish your manaca balance and pay the difference .\nyou can use the manaca repeatedly by replenishing the balance . up to jpy20 , 000 can be added to the manaca balance .\n- when paying the fee for more than one person with manaca , inform the driver of the number of people to cover before touching the manaca to the sensor on the bus fare box . when using manaca this way , manaca milage points are added , but rider discounts are not granted . - if the remaining manaca sf balance is insufficient , replenish your manaca balance and pay the difference .\n\u25a0manaca commuter pass \u30de\u30ca\u30ab \u5b9a\u671f\u5238 ( manaca teikiken ) same as a registered manaca card but a user can save money if they travel regularly between 2 locations in the manaca area . even if you travel to another station the automatic ticket gate calculates the additional fare needed and debits your card .\nsmart card , smart money use your manaca to pay for purchases at stores ( located inside subway stations ) and vending machines displaying the manaca logo .\ncan be used by anyone but it cannot be reissued if it is lost . can be changed to a registered manaca card or manaca commuter pass .\nwhen you use your manaca sf balance for city bus or subway you gain mileage points . these points can be used to pay for city bus and subway fares . cards other than manaca are ineligible for manaca mileage points .\nif the manaca becomes unusable due to damage it can be re - issued . ( unregistered manaca may also be re - issued in this case . )\nyou can use\nmanaca\nin payment of purchase at affiliated stores ( over 1700 so far / 2011spring ) and vending machines with\nmanaca\nlogo .\nmanaca iznaga tower - a monument to . . . - valle de los ingenios\nif you are using a manaca card to commute on a regular basis , you may not be aware that your card is racking up mileage points that can be easily claimed at manaca ticket machines and manaca charging machines located inside subway and meitetsu stations .\nfor more information on manaca , please see the city of nagoya transportation bureau website .\nmanaca company owns a small office building worth $ 100 , 000 . art vandelay is\nmanaca has many of the same features of other smart cards in japan like toica .\nif you connect within 90 minutes to another means of transportation using a single manaca , a discount of jpy80 for adults ( jpy40 for children ; jpy40 for adult discount manaca , jpy20 for child discount manaca ) is applied against the fare . the connection discount is applied as one set for riding twice . cards other than manaca are ineligible for transfer discounts .\na manaca card can be either non - registered , registered , or a commuter pass .\nhistoric slave watch tower in manaca iznaga , valle de los ingenios , trinidad , cuba . the manaca iznaga tower is the tallest lookout tower ever built in the caribbean sugar region .\n\u30fbuse your manaca to pay at stores and vending machines with the mark on the right .\n- use manaca without removing it from your case . the sensor may have difficulty detecting the correct card if multiple smart cards are in the case , or depending on the material of the case . - do not bend or scratch manaca , or affix stickers . these actions may damage manaca . - when not using manaca , do not bring it close to wicket or bus fare box sensors . funds may be accidentally withdrawn from the manaca sf balance .\nthe amount of money paid as a deposit when the manaca is issued to the customer ( jpy500 ) . when the manaca is no longer needed the card can be exchanged for the deposit .\nmanaca\nis a registered trademark of nagoya transportation development organization and mic co . , ltd .\nat the ticket gate , touch\nmanaca\non the blue mark . you don ' t need to take out the\nmanaca\ncard from your pass case . even if\nmanaca\nis in your bag , it ' s avalable if it ' s at the bottom and placed in proper way .\n* 1 manaca vending machines may not be used if student verification is necessary at the time of purchase .\nthe following kinds of registered manaca are also available : child manaca ( for children under elementary student age ) and discount manaca ( for persons with physical or mental disability identification booklets ) . purchase of a child manaca requires presenting official documentation of the child ' s birth date ( such as health insurance certificate or passport ) , while discount manaca requires official documents proving the qualification for discount ( such as an identification booklet for the physically disabled , or identification booklet for the mentally disabled ) . please ask for details at a service counter .\n- sf ( cash ) : the amount of money added to the manaca sf balance using cash , etc .\nmanaca is the prepaid ic card of nagoya ' s train , subway and bus operators other than jr and kintetsu .\nmanaca is an ic ( smart ) card that holds electronic money which can be used to pay for railway tickets .\nif you get a manaca card registered in your name , you can easily get it reissued if you lose it .\n- unregistered manaca may not be re - issued if the number on the back of the card cannot be read . - the manaca sf balance may not be used until it is re - issued . - customers using a commuter zone can ride by showing an employee at the station both the manaca that became unusable and the re - issuance certificate .\nplease use wickets displaying the mark on the right . firmly press the manaca against the sensor on the wicket . ( you can use a manaca commuter ticket as well . ) if successfully detected , the sensor will beep once or twice .\nenvironmentally friendly once you have used all the credit on your manaca you can easily recharge it and reuse it again and again .\nsimply touch the sensor at a ticket gate or payment box in a bus with a manaca card to pay for your ride .\nonce you have used all the credit on your manaca card , you can easily recharge it and reuse it again and again .\n* anyone can use * a deposit of 500yen is required . * if lost , it can not be reissued * can be changed to a\nregistered manaca\nor\nmanaca commuter pass\n* sold at ticket vending machines in subway stations and buses .\nthe name , even in japanese , is written in roman letters as\nmanaca\n, usually with a lowercase\nm\n.\nyou can register a manaca card as a commuter pass . if your manaca card has enough balance , then when you travel to a station outside of your commuter pass area , the payment box / ticket sensor will automatically calculate the additional fare needed and debit your card .\nspeed through the ticket gate just touch the station ticket gate screen or bus\u2019s payment box with the manaca card to pay for your ride .\ncaution ! - refunds will not be granted for only the sf ( cash ) balance . - sf ( points ) are excluded from refunds . - refunds for registered manaca and manaca commuter tickets require official identification with the registered name ( such as a driver ' s license ) .\nand . . . manaca ' s made history . . . ! ! ! ! !\nconnor\n- gbshch manaca ' s here comes the sun for wilmerella is the first orange roan dog , the first swedish born cocker , and of course , manaca ' s first . . . to ever gain this title in the breeds homecountry ! ! ! ! well done to his proud and devoted owner , mrs sandra williams !\nwhat made you want to look up manaca ? please tell us where you read or heard it ( including the quote , if possible ) .\njust wanted to check on this point . . does the manaca card apply to the airport line from / to nagoya to / from centrair ?\nour dynamic duo ! ! ! ! 4 times bob & bos together in 2015 . . . ( besides lots of individual wins . . . ) the red is our bitch multich manaca ' s like it or not and the blue is our male henry - manaca ' s gust of wind\nmay be stored on it . cards , both registered and unregistered , may be purchased from ticket machines that support manaca cards at any subway station .\ncocker of the year - 2016 , top winning bitch c . i . e seu ( u ) ch nouch sevch manaca ' s like it or not\nnagoya city transportation bureau commuter tickets are all sold as manaca commuter tickets . this covers not only city bus and subway , but also the aonami line , yutorito line , meitetsu train , jr tokai , and linimo connecting tickets . ask for more details about the kinds of manaca commuter tickets at a service counter .\nsame as a registered manaca card but a user can save money if they travel regularly between 2 locations . if you charge your manaca card in advance , you can travel to a station outside of your commuter pass area and the payment box / ticket sensor will automatically calculate the additional fare needed and debit your card .\n- re - issuance is based on the sf balance and commuter ticket information at the time when the procedure is performed to stop use of the lost manaca . we do not take responsibility for lost sf balance that may have occurred prior to completion of the procedure to stop use , so please apply for re - issuance promptly upon loss of manaca . - an application for re - issuance may not be undone . - if you find a lost manaca , you can return it for the jpy500 deposit .\nmanaca can be used on meitetsu trains & buses , the toyohashi railway , nagoya city transportation ( subways and buses ) , the aonami line , and the yutorito line .\nrmi 2101 summer 2017 homework assignment 8 28 points due on tuesday , june 13 , 2017 at the beginning of class 1 . manaca company owns a small office . . .\n\u25a0child manaca \u5c0f\u5150\u7528\u30de\u30ca\u30ab ( sh\u014dji - y\u014d ) - available for elementary school children . valid until the end of the school year . health insurance card of similar id needed when registering .\nre - issuance procedure a ) fill in the required information on the application form , and submit the form together with the manaca that has become unusable at a service counter . b ) receive a re - issuance certificate . * the certificate is required to receive your manaca when it is reissued . please keep it safe . c ) come to the service counter within 14 days of application with both a . the re - issuance certificate and b . the manaca that became unusable . * application and pickup can be performed in different locations . * if your lost manaca had commuter ticket status ( including a deactivated commuter ticket status ) it can only be received at the place of business that issued the commuter ticket initially .\npresenting the queen of the house , manaca ' s first world winner . . . and our best in show - 2 breedersgroup at german winner out of 110 groups ! ww - 17 gw - 17 c . i . e vdhch seu ( u ) ch nouch sevch cocker of the year - 2016 -\nlena\n- manaca ' s like it or not\nno doubt by now you\u2019ve seen and perhaps even used manaca , nagoya\u2019s new fare card in use on the city\u2019s subways and buses along with meitetsu buses and trains . manaca was introduced on february 11th to replace the yurika and transpass fare cards , and serves the same basic purpose as a stored value farecard making it easy to speed through the turnstiles at the station .\nmanaca users also earn mileage points based on what service they use , how much , and at what time they commute during a calendar month . points are awarded on the 10 th of the following month and can be converted into card credit at manaca charging machines located at subway stations . just press the \u201c\u30dd\u30a4\u30f3\u30c8\u9084\u5143\u201d button . points can be redeemed in increments of 10 yen .\n. . . \u2022manaca can be used on meitetsu trains & buses , the toyohashi railway , nagoya city transportation ( subways and buses ) , the aonami line , and the yutorito line .\nmanaca users also earn mileage points based on what service they use , how much , and at what time they commute during a calendar month . points are awarded on the 10th of the following month and can be converted into card credit at manaca charging machines located inside stations . just press the \u201c\u30dd\u30a4\u30f3\u30c8\u9084\u5143\u201d button ( see photo ) . points can be redeemed in increments of 10 yen .\ncustomers must have one of the following in order to redeem \u03bcstar points : a manaca card issued by mic co . , ltd . and registered for \u03bcstar points or a meitetsu \u03bc ' s card .\nredeemed \u03bcstar points can be used to charge value to manaca cards ( starting from 500 points ) at \u03bcstar stations located at meitetsu train stations , etc . refer to the \u03bcstar points website for details .\nmanaca is a rechargeable contactless smart card used in nagoya , japan and the surrounding area since february 11 , 2011 . it replaced the existing tranpass magnetic fare card system , both in scope and function .\nmanaca cards became available for use and purchase from friday , february 11 , 2011 . the sale of yurika and transpass cards ended on february 10 , 2011 , and became invalid after february 29 , 2012 .\n- points are earned on a single manaca used on the sensors of wickets and bus fare boxes . - points are not earned when using manaca with a manaca vending machine to purchase normal tickets , nor for purchases made with electronic money . ( except for purchases of child tickets with a discount manaca . ) - normal points may be earned for the amount when connection discounts are applied . - points may also be earned for use with multiple people on city buses . - yutorito line points are earned by using the yutorito line . riding the yutorito line does not grant city bus or subway points . - when using a meitetsu bus on shared operation routes\nsangenya - meitetsu bus center\nand\noharu nishijo - meitetsu bus center\nmeitetsu bus points will apply , which are slightly less than with city bus or subway points .\n\u30fbif the commuter ticket refund is less than 510 yen , that amount will be used as the processing fee . \u30fbafter the commuter ticket portion is refunded , the card is usable as a \u201cregistered manaca card . \u201d\ncustomers who have personalized manaca cards and are registered for \u03bcstar points , as well as customers who are meitetsu \u03bc ' s card cardholders . for details regarding \u03bcstar points , please refer to the \u03bcstar points website .\ncan only be used by the person the card is registered to . by registering your name , gender , date of birth and phone number , you can reissue the card if it is lost . can be changed to a manaca commuter pass .\nboth a commuter pass and a pay - as - you - go card even if you have registered your manaca as a commuter pass between 2 stations and travel to another station the automatic ticket gate calculates the additional fare needed and debits your card .\n\u2014 se llama manaca a varias especies de palmeras del g\u00e9nero euterpe spp . tales como . . . la especie euterpe precatoria ; la especie euterpe oleracea ; la especie euterpe broadwayi , aunque a las palmas de esta se les conozca como manac o manicol m\u00e1s\u2026 \u2026\nmid 19th century ; earliest use found in john lindley ( 1799\u20131865 ) , botanist and horticulturist . from brazilian portuguese manac\u00e1 from tupi mana ' k\u00e1 . the word is attested in use in brazil ( as manaca ) by g . marggraf historiae rerum naturalium brasiliae 69 .\nplease use a manaca vending machine or\ncharge machine .\nyou can add any of the following amounts : jpy1 , 000 , jpy2 , 000 , jpy3 , 000 , jpy5 , 000 and jpy10 , 000 . *\ncharge machines\nonly accept bills .\nwe have stayed 4 days in manaca poussada and had a really pleasant stay as gerard the host which is french is really good taking care of his customers . very attentful and offers great breakfast ! you wont be dissapponted ! ! ! ! anissa and youssef from belgium .\nnot just a subway pass ! use the manaca on city buses , meitetsu trains & buses , the aonami line , the yutorito line , and the toyohashi railway . from spring 2012 you will also be able to use the card on jr lines in the jr tokai area .\nafter surviving the vendor gauntlet , the remaining buildings of the unesco world heritage site , manaca iznaga are visible . first the sugar plantation owners residence is seen and houses a gift shop , restaurant , and exhibit / lecture patio . also on the property is the 146 foot high watch . . .\nplease make sure the card comes in direct contact with the sensor on the bus fare box when you get on the bus ( or get off on the shindekimachi route ) . ( you can use a manaca commuter ticket as well . ) if successfully detected , the sensor will beep once or twice .\nbecause manaca is an ic or integrated circuit based card , there is no need to insert the card into the wicket or fare box . just tap the blue rectangle and go . if that were not enough , this card works two ways like your cash card , opening many other doors as well . counts to frequent riders of the system . depending on how much you use the system per month , you can recieve up to a 15 % discount in fares in the next month . this is to replace the yurika system whereby buying more fare added extra trips on the top ( i . e . the \u00a52000 card actually had \u00a52200 in fares , \u00a55000 had \u00a55600 and so on ) . the other aspect of manaca is its use as an e - money card . jr east in tokyo pioneered this several years ago , when they decided to place card readers on all the vending machines located in their stations . this makes it easy for patrons to buy a drink without searching their pockets for change . manaca continues this concept and takes it further with the inclusion of points . when you purchase items using your manaca card , you will collect points that are then good for discounts on your transit fares .\nhad a great 4 night stay at pousada manaca . gerard was a good host , the location was perfect and the breakfast was fresh and tasty . go for the upstairs seaview room if it ' s available . great restaurant right next door as well , which i would highly recommend ( lua e mar ) .\nthere is a second type of point called tamarun points , which accumulate on a manaca card in addition to mileage points , and which can only be used with cards bought from meitetsu or toyohashi rail stations . the use of this system requires online registration after purchase of a registered card , after which one can check one ' s tamarun point balance online and get other information related to tamarun . tamarun points can be accumulated by making purchases with one ' s manaca card at participating vendors , and tamarun points can be used at these vendors to make purchases of goods , but these points cannot automatically be used as transportation fare like mileage points .\nsales of manaca cards began on friday , february 11 , 2011 , which was national foundation day , a national holiday . from that day , sales of tranpass cards , including yurika cards and panorama cards , ceased , but they will still be usable until the last train departs at the end of february 29 , 2012 .\nwhether you\u2019re road tripping through the state or venturing around the city , do yourself a favor and rent a car in manaca iznaga , cuba . when you sit behind the wheel of your rental car , you can forget about hailing taxis and memorizing public transportation schedules . because with access to a car rental in manaca iznaga , you\u2019re free to travel where and when you want . thanks to a set of wheels , experience the freedom of exploring the entire area on your own watch . spend the morning browsing a museum on one side of town and then hit up an attraction on the opposite side of town in the afternoon without a care in the world .\ncommon names include mountain cabbage in belize , a\u00e7ai , a\u00e7aizeiro , a\u00e7a\u00ed - do - amazonas or a\u00e7a\u00ed - solit\u00e1rio in brazil , asa\u00ed and palmiche in colombia , wassa\u00ef in french guiana , huasa\u00ed in peru and manaca in venezuela . the stems are used for construction , a beverage is made from the fruit , and the roots are used medicinally .\n* registered owner can use * a deposit of 500yen is required . * name , sex , birthday and phone number of the user are registered . * even if you lost the card , it will be reissued ( reissuing lost replacement card required . points you have got are also safe ) * can be changed to a\nmanaca commuter pass\n2 . manaca card may be most convenient for you . it doesn ' t really offer you any discount , but you can fill it with pretty much any amount of cash and just ' touch ' it when you go in / out of the stations . you can also use it to make purchases from many vending machines and at convenience stores !\n\u30fbyou can ride just by touching your card to the wicket or bus fare box . \u30fbthe correct fare is automatically charged at the wicket when you stop outside the range covered by the commuter ticket . \u30fbcommuter tickets can be purchased at all subway stations . \u30fbuse manaca for the aonami line , yutorito line , meitetsu trains and buses , toyotetsu lines , and linimo .\n2 . would it be more worthy to get a manaca card ? esp since the card covers for all transportation lines in nagoya . does it cover for trips to / from the airport as well ? also at the end of my trip , is it easy to obtain a 500yen refund for the deposit ? unsure if there is an expiration date to the card .\nif you\u2019re in search of a cheap car rental in manaca iznaga , cuba suiting all your needs , look no further than our selection of vehicles right here on expedia . from large vans spacious enough to comfortably fit your whole family to sporty convertibles to cruise around in style , we offer it all . browse our fleet to acquire a luxury rental with all the latest technology or a compact economy car with ideal gas mileage . whatever kind of vehicle you picture yourself driving on the open road with , we\u2019ll help you find it . you\u2019ll come across numerous manaca iznaga car rentals matching not only your preferences , but your price range too . book our cheap discounts , buckle up , and start your adventures with a rental car today .\n- when you use more than jpy2 , 000 ( jpy1 , 000 for children or discount ) in one month ( divided by calendar month ) on a single manaca card , you gain points based on the total amount used . - daytime points give a better deal than normal point and are applied for use on weekdays between 10 : 00 and 16 : 00 , saturdays , sundays and holidays .\nthe manaca card can be used as a pay - as - you - go card , a commuter pass , and electronic money . it replaced the tranpass magnetic fare card system at the end of february 2012 , both in scope and function . as of april 21 , 2012 , it is compatible with jr central ' s toica fare card . compatibility with toica electronic money is planned for 2013 .\nmanaca cards can accumulate points , but there are two point systems , mileage points and tamarun points , but tamarun points are specific to one maker , namely mic , which makes cards bought at meitetsu and toyohashi rail stations . the other maker is nagoya transportation development organization , which produces cards bought at any other location . the maker of the card is printed on the back of the card in the bottom left .\n\u30fbif the sf balance ends in a unit of 1 yen , the refund amount will be rounded up to the nearest unit of 10 yen . \u30fbif the sf balance is 220 yen or less , that amount will be used as the processing fee . \u30fbif the commuter ticket refund is less than 510 yen , that amount will be used as the processing fee . \u30fbthe manaca will be collected immediately after refund by staff .\nmanaca cards can be purchased from ticket machines located in subway , city bus and meitetsu bus and train stations . using the ticket machine touchscreen , you can chose to purchase a registered or unregistered card . if you chose to register your card , you ' ll need to enter your name , date of birth , sex , and phone number . cards must be credited with cash , which is inserted into the ticket machine .\nmileage points are points accumulated from spending money stored on the manaca card as transportation fare , such as from riding the subway or other trains . cards from either maker will accumulate such points as long as the card is registered with one ' s name and so on when purchased . these mileage points can be converted to fare stored on the card , but this must be done manually and periodically , or the points may expire .\n\u30fbre - issuance procedure a ) fill in the required information on the application form , and submit the form together with official identification ( such as a driver ' s license ) at the service counter . b ) receive a re - issuance certificate . * the certificate is required to receive your manaca when it is reissued . please keep it safe . c ) please bring a . a re - issuance certificate , b . jpy1 , 010 ( processing fee jpy510 + jpy500 deposit ) , and c . official identification ( such as a driver ' s license ) to the service counter within 14 days , the day after application . * application and pickup can be performed in different locations . * if your lost manaca had commuter ticket status ( including a deactivated commuter ticket status ) it can only be received at the place of business that issued the commuter ticket initially .\n- points accumulated by riding buses and subways can be collected after the 10th of next month . - to collect the points at a manaca vending machine or charge machine , press the point balance / resolution button . - the points you have collected are called sf points . * the point collection period is one year . ( example ) points earned in march can be collected any time from april 10 through april 30 of the following year .\nif you have not picked up one yet , you might consider it , especially since beginning april of 2012 , you will be able to use the manaca or toica card on the meitetsu , jr , subway , and bus lines ( etc ) around nagoya interchangeably . you will no longer need to carry an ic card for each line ! the ability to purchase using the cards interchangeably will not be available until spring of 2013 , but it is coming .\n* if you would like to get off at further stations from the set destination , fares are payed at ticket gates automatically . ( so , i recommend you to charge some amount of money even if you use manaca only for a commuter pass ) * if you are a student , you can get further discount . ( you have to show your student identification card or a school certificate at the station master room or some specific place . ) * a deposit of 500yen is required .\nmy girlfriend and i had a wonderful stay at pousada manaca in december . gerard greeted us when we arrived and showed us to our room . he gave us some of his personal recommendations for activities on the ilha . gerard also was kind enough to arrange transportation for us to and from the rio de janeiro airport , which was incredibly helpful given the language barrier . the location of the pousada was absolutely perfect . right on the beach , beautiful sunset each evening . the main village was just a short walk away , but far enough away that it was peaceful and quiet all the time . steps away from the pousada was a restaurant and bar with great food and caipirinhas . the pousada featured a complimentary breakfast each day which was excellent . overall - a tremendous place to stay and made our visit to the ilha very enjoyable . highly recommended !\ntraditional use : the indigenous peoples of the amazon have used manaca for ritual healing ceremonies , and in magical and religious observances . the shaman of the kofan indian tribe drink a tea made from the roots and root bark of the plant to see into the body of an ill patient . the plant allows them to understand the nature of the ailment and to help heal the patient . many tribes throughout the amazonian river basin add brunfelsia grandiflora leaves , roots and root bark to their ayahuasca brews , to produce a brew that is blessed by the plant and animal spirits . in peru , the roots are sometimes taken as a plant teacher for a period of one month . it is said that the older , thick roots are toxic , whereas the young roots that are 1 . 5cm or under are safe for use . a dose generally consists of two or three roots ( plowman 1977 ) .\nwe stayed in the pousada manaca and had a fabulous , relaxing time . the owner gerard was very welcoming as were his staff . the rooms are basic but comfortable and clean and had everything you need , including a fridge and a gorgeous balcony to watch the world go by . the breakfast was amazing , everything you could want to start your day and really enough to take you through to dinner time with a buffet of fruits , cereals , cake , cheese and meats and the most delicious fresh juice . the pousada is a very short way from the main part of the town and feels quieter and less hectic but there are some cool bars and restaurants nearby . the cool breeze off the sea makes it feel less hot than other parts of the town . ilha grande is a wonderful place to get away from the bustle of rio and we went on a fantastic hike to the other side of the island and the atlantic beach which i would recommend to everyone .\nhokkaido railway company ( jr hokkaido ) , pasmo co . , ltd . , east japan railway company ( jr east ) , nagoya city transportation bureau , nagoya railroad co . , ltd . ( meitetsu ) , central japan railway company ( jr tokai ) , surutto kansai association , west japan railway company ( jr west ) , fukuoka city transportation bureau , nishi - nippon railroad co . , ltd . ( nishitetsu ) and kyushu railway company ( jr kyushu ) have begun studies with a target of achieving mutual usage service by spring 2013 with each transportation system\u2019s ic card , namely jr hokkaido\u2019s\nkitaca ,\npasmo co . , ltd . \u2019s\npasmo ,\njr east\u2019s\nsuica ,\nnagoya city transportation bureau and meitetsu\u2019s\nmanaca ,\njr tokai\u2019s\ntoica ,\nsurutto kansai association\u2019s\npitapa ,\njr west\u2019s\nicoca ,\nfukuoka city transportation bureau\u2019s\nhayakaken ,\nnishitetsu\u2019s\nnimoca\nand jr kyushu\u2019s\nsugoca .\naiming to enhance convenience for customers throughout japan using the above 10 transportation ic cards , the companies and bureaus will set out the issues that must be addressed to make mutual usage possible .\nas the bus entered paraty i asked the driver to drop me off , which he reluctantly did . pousada manaca ( http : / / www . manacaparaty . com ) is at the edge of town at the top of avenida roberto silveira , the main road into paraty . you can stay on the bus until the bus terminal but then you ' d have to go back to the edge of town , so be brave and get out of the bus as soon as you enter the town , cross the street and you ' ll walk there in 2 minutes . sergio , the manager , is very friendly , relaxed and helpful and i immediately felt that i was in the right place . he helped carry my luggage to my room , lent me a bicycle to get around town , helped me sort out accommodation for trindade ( he actually cycled with me into town the next day and made several phone calls ) and took me by car to the bus terminal . he also arranged a ticket for a lovely schooner trip . breakfast is great with a good choice of fresh fruit . there is a small swimming pool in the backyard and coolers with drinks ( self - service with a tick list ) . i first had a room at the front building , which was spacious , very light and shares its balcony with a cozy sitting area on the first floor . the only thing i found lightly annoying were the beeps from the self - service tyre pump at the gas station in front of . . .\nsuica , pasmo , icoca and seven more of japan ' s most popular ic cards were made compatible with each other in 2013 . as a result , it is possible to travel on almost all trains , subways and buses in most of japan ' s largest cities with just a single of these cards .\nic cards are rechargeable cards that can be used to conveniently pay fares on public transportation and to make payments at a rapidly increasing number of vending machines , shops and restaurants by simply touching the card on a reader for about one second . more than two dozen train and bus operators across japan have started issuing their own ic cards since 2001 .\nsuica is the prepaid ic card by jr east for jr trains in the greater tokyo , niigata and sendai regions .\npasmo is the prepaid ic card of tokyo ' s railway , subway and bus operators other than jr .\nicoca is the prepaid ic card of jr west for jr trains in the kansai ( incl . osaka and kyoto ) and chugoku regions . the kansai one pass is a special version of icoca exclusively for foreign tourists that additionally qualifies for discounts at various attractions in the kansai region .\npitapa is the ic card of the kansai region ' s railway and subway operators other than jr . unlike the other nine cards , pitapa is a postpaid rather than prepaid card and not easily available to foreign tourists .\ntoica is the prepaid ic card by jr central for jr trains in the greater nagoya area and some parts of shizuoka prefecture .\nkitaca is the prepaid ic card by jr hokkaido for jr trains in the greater sapporo region . it can also be used on sapporo ' s subways , buses and tram .\nsugoca is the prepaid ic card of jr kyushu for jr trains in the greater fukuoka , kumamoto , kagoshima , oita and nagasaki regions .\nnimoca is the prepaid ic card of nishitetsu for nishitetsu trains and buses in greater fukuoka and selected transportation in other cities on kyushu and in hakodate .\nthe ten cards are valid on virtually all trains , subways and buses in most of japan ' s major cities , including tokyo , osaka , kyoto , nagoya and fukuoka . but there are a few issues to keep in mind :\nit is not possible to travel outside ic card areas . both , the origin and destination stations have to be located inside the ic card ' s coverage area . furthermore , it is not possible to use an ic card to travel between disjoined ic card areas ( except when using shinkansen trains ; see details below ) . for example , you cannot use it to travel between tokyo and sendai .\non the tokaido - sanyo shinkansen it is now possible to use ic cards , including suica , pasmo and icoca , on the tokaido - sanyo shinkansen . in order to do so , an ic card and a credit card have to be registered on an english app or a japanese website . afterwards , it is possible to purchase shinkansen tickets online and use the registered ic card to pass through the shinkansen ticket gates . fares are discounted by 200 yen when using this service and are charged to the registered credit card rather than subtracted from the ic card ' s balance . unfortunately , the english app is currently available only in australia , hong kong , malaysia , singapore , taiwan , thailand and the united states . note also that japan rail pass users will not be able to use this system to make seat reservations .\non the tohoku / joetsu / hokuriku shinkansen near tokyo in april 2018 , it became possible to use regular ic cards , including suica , pasmo and icoca , on non - reserved seats of shinkansen trains between tokyo and as far as nasu - shiobara on the tohoku shinkansen , jomo kogen on the joetsu shinkansen and annaka haruna on the hokuriku shinkansen . before you can use an ic card on these shinkansen trains , the card has to be registered at a ticket machine for this service , which is known as the\ntouch de go\nservice . fares will be subtracted from the ic card ' s balance .\non other shinkansen trains regular ic cards can generally not be used on shinkansen trains other than the ones mentioned above . the\nmobile suica\napp can be used on mobile phones to ride the shinkansen in eastern and northern japan ; however , the app is only available in japanese and on phones that support the osaifu keitai functionality .\nwhen riding other trains that require a supplement fee , such as limited express trains , travelers can use the ic card to pay the base fare when passing through the ticket gates , but they need to purchase the supplement ticket separately at a ticket machine , ticket office or online .\nwhen passing automatic ticket gates , touch the card onto the card reader for about one second ( rather than inserting it into the ticket slot ) . the applicable fare will be automatically deducted when you exit through the ticket gate at your destination station . when riding buses , card readers are placed at the entrance and / or exit of the bus . a card cannot be shared by multiple travelers at the same time .\nic cards generally do not provide any discounts over regular tickets . but in greater tokyo , niigata and sendai , train fares can differ by a few yen depending on whether an ic card or a regular ticket is used . this is because fares are rounded to the nearest ten yen in case of regular tickets , but not rounded in case of ic cards . around central tokyo , payment by ic card is always cheaper than payment by regular fares ( by up to nine yen ) , but outside of central tokyo , either ticket type can be up to five yen cheaper than the other .\nic cards can be purchased at ticket machines and ticket counters at the corresponding railway stations . the initial cost consists of a refundable deposit of 500 yen plus an initial amount ( typically 1500 yen ) to be charged onto the card .\nthe ic cards are virtually identical to each other in terms of coverage . the cards mainly differ on where they can be purchased and refunded . therefore , most people will want to purchase the card available in the first city where they arrive , e . g . suica or pasmo in tokyo or icoca in osaka .\nic cards can be recharged at ticket machines and special re - charging machines found at railway stations and other strategically meaningful locations . they can also be recharged at stations of companies other than the issuing company , e . g . suica can also be recharged in osaka or fukuoka . the maximum amount to be charged onto a card is 20 , 000 yen .\nthe current credit balance is shown on a small display whenever you pass a ticket gate or make a payment at a store . furthermore , the balance can be checked at ticket machines together with a usage history .\nbring your card to the ticket counter of the issuing operator in order to get back your 500 yen deposit . unused credit can also be refunded , however , most companies will subtract a 220 yen handling fee from the remaining balance to be refunded ( no handling fee is charged in case of pasmo cards ) . note that ic cards can only be returned to the issuing company , e . g . it is not possible to return a suica card in osaka or an icoca card in tokyo .\nbesides regular cards , there are personalized cards which can be replaced if lost ( 500 yen handling fee applies ) , commuter cards which also serve as a commuter pass , and cards for children .\nthe number of vending machines , shops , restaurants and other services that accept ic cards for payment has been rapidly increasing across japan , especially inside and around large urban railway stations . ic cards are also accepted at a growing number of chain stores , including most leading convenience store chains .\nthere are various credit cards that double as a transport company ' s ic card . some of them come with an option to automatically recharge the card when the remaining balance gets low . these credit cards are only available to residents of japan .\nselected mobile phone models can be set up to serve as a suica card , using the\nmobile suica\napp ( available in japanese only ) or through registering a suica card with apple pay .\nwe strive to keep japan guide up - to - date and accurate , and we ' re always looking for ways to improve . if you have any updates , suggestions , corrections or opinions , please let us know :\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ntransfer and save money transfer between a subway , train , or bus in a 90 - minute period and get an 80 yen discount on your fare ( 40 yen for children ) .\nno need to worry if you get a card registered in your name you can easily get it reissued if you lose it .\nthe name , dob , sex , and phone number of the user are registered .\nfare credit and mileage points can be redeemed if the card is lost and has to be reissued .\nan adult commuting on weekday at 09 : 00 and 17 : 00 , and spending 9200 yen on their monthly commute would earn 1104 yen worth of mileage points ( 12 % of their usage total ) .\nthe same adult also commutes on weekends using a city bus \u2013 spending 3200 yen and earning 960 yen worth of mileage points ( 30 % of their usage total ) .\npoints are calculated differently for users of meitetsu train and buses . points are awarded by the total amount you spend and points are also awarded for the number of times you commute in a month . bonus points can also be earned by commuting on an meitetsu bus . for example \u2013 a commuter users meitetsu trains 22 times a month ( 11 return trips ) and spends a total of 12 , 240 yen . the commuter will earn a total of 750 points .\n* be aware that if you commute on the tsurumai line or kami - 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10 [ 130 jul 1989 ] n\nblog spotlight : chasing amazing . . . one man ' s quest . . .\nbelgian comics :\ninternational spotlight edgar - pierre jacobs .\n27 - 28 [ 127 feb 1989 ] n\ntime magazine :\nviolent comics draw unfavorable media spotlight .\n5 - 10 [ 130 jul 1989 ] n\ntoday show :\nviolent comics draw unfavorable media spotlight .\n5 - 10 [ 130 jul 1989 ] n\nking , larry :\nviolent comics draw unfavorable media spotlight .\n5 - 10 [ 130 jul 1989 ] n\nnew york times :\nviolent comics draw unfavorable media spotlight .\n5 - 10 [ 130 jul 1989 ] n\nmodesty blaise :\ninternational spotlight jim holdaway .\n26 [ 123 jul 1988 ] n\ndennis the menace :\ninternational spotlight david law .\n23 [ 124 aug 1988 ] n\nholdaway , jim :\ninternational spotlight jim holdaway .\n26 [ 123 jul 1988 ] n\nlaw , david :\ninternational spotlight david law .\n23 [ 124 aug 1988 ] n\nmarvel spotlight :\ncapsule reviews .\n53 - 54 [ 064 jul 1981 ] kim thompson\ncensorship :\n' mature ' comics fall into an unfavorable media spotlight .\n9 - 10 [ 119 jan 1988 ] n\nmedia :\n' mature ' comics fall into an unfavorable media spotlight .\n9 - 10 [ 119 jan 1988 ] n\nnational coalition on television violence :\nviolent comics draw unfavorable media spotlight .\n5 - 10 [ 130 jul 1989 ] n\ndruillet , phillipe :\ninternational spotlight phillipe druillet .\n24 - 26 [ 123 jul 1988 ]\nmargerin , frank :\ninternational spotlight frank mangerina .\n21 - 22 [ 124 aug 1988 ] n\ncomics code :\nnow comics adopts comics code .\n33 [ 126 jan 1989 ] n\ncaptain universe :\nheroes for a day .\n52 [ 064 jul 1981 ] r marvel spotlight # 9 zzz\ncreators ' rights :\ncreators await payment troubles for spotlight .\n14 - 15 [ 122 jun 1988 ] n\nmarvel spotlight :\nheroes for a day .\n52 [ 064 jul 1981 ] r # 9 - 11 zzz\njacobs , edgar pierre :\ninternational spotlight edgar - pierre jacobs .\n27 - 28 [ 127 feb 1989 ] n\narchie comics :\narchie comics scraps spectrum comics imprint .\n5 - 7 [ 131 sep 1989 ] n\ncomics guild :\ncomics guild update .\n20 [ 048 aug 1979 ]\ncomics news :\ncomics hotline .\n21 [ 140 feb 1991 ] n\nfirst comics :\nfirst comics survey .\n13 [ 089 may 1984 ]\nafrican comics : south african comics :\nsouth african comics .\n75 - 77 [ 043 dec 1978 ] bill mantlo\ncanadian comics :\nmatrix comics folds .\n26 [ 126 jan 1989 ] n\ndetective comics :\ncomics past , comics present .\n54 - 58 [ 077 nov 1982 ] r # 517 dale luciano\nfrench comics :\ncomics get posted .\n18 [ 119 jan 1988 ] n\nmarvel comics group :\nfirst comics sues marvel comics for anti - competitive activities .\n8 [ 089 may 1984 ] n\npacific comics :\npacific comics liquidated .\n10 [ 095 feb 1985 ] n\nafrican comics : south african comics :\nsouth africa : empowerment through comics .\n23 - 25 [ 138 oct 1990 ] n\nlawsuits , first comics :\nfirst comics sues marvel comics for anti - competitive activities .\n8 [ 089 may 1984 ] n\nrevolutionary comics :\nletter from revolutionary comics publisher todd loren to comics journal .\n16 [ 136 jul 1990 ] n todd loren\nafrican comics :\neclipse news .\n14 [ 120 mar 1988 ] n power comics\ncandy comics :\nfood and candy comics .\n17 [ 104 jan 1986 ] n\ncensorship :\nnow comics adopts comics code .\n33 [ 126 jan 1989 ] n\ncomputer comics :\nmarvel launches computer comics .\n17 [ 087 dec 1983 ] n\nfirst comics :\na new comics publisher .\n13 [ 074 aug 1982 ] n\nfirst comics :\nfirst drops regular comics .\n11 [ 139 dec 1990 ] n\nburch ' s power pak comics :\ncomics past , comics present .\n54 - 58 [ 077 nov 1982 ] r dale luciano\nalternative comics :\nreassessing comics .\n88 - 93 [ 101 aug 1985 ] randy reynoldo\narchie comics :\ncomics in galleries .\n15 - 16 [ 123 jul 1988 ] n\ncapital comics :\ncapital comics suspends operations .\n8 - 9 [ 089 may 1984 ]\nchinese comics :\nhong kong comics invade america .\n6 [ 120 mar 1988 ] n\ndc comics :\ntsr puts comics on hold .\n16 [ 143 jul 1991 ] n\neducational comics :\naids comics abound .\n37 - 39 [ 130 jul 1989 ] n\nfirst comics :\nfirst comics revives classics illustrated .\n12 [ 120 mar 1988 ] n\nfirst comics :\nbob garcia joins first comics .\n34 [ 126 jan 1989 ] n\nforeign comics :\nhong kong comics invade america .\n6 [ 120 mar 1988 ] n\nfrench comics :\ncomics albums summer ' 88 .\n23 [ 124 aug 1988 ] n\nhorror comics :\ncomics in the ec mold or just moldy comics .\n7 - 9 ? [ 090 jun 1984 ] r michael now\njapanese comics :\nextensive japanese comics collection stolen .\n23 [ 128 apr 1989 ] n\nmarvel comics group :\nmarvel comics .\n102 - 104 [ 077 nov 1982 ] panel\nrevolutionary comics :\ncopyright troubles for revolutionary comics .\n9 [ 134 feb 1990 ] n\nwar comics :\nbibliographic chart of war comics .\n109 [ 136 jul 1990 ] h\ncomics industry :\nmore sexism in comics .\n30 - 34 [ 104 jan 1986 ] r women and the comics r . c . harvey\nadvance comics :\ncapital city launches advance comics zine .\n25 [ 125 oct 1988 ] n\nafrican comics : south african comics :\napartheid education .\n25 [ 138 oct 1990 ] n\nalternative comics :\nnewave comics survey .\n51 - 78 [ 096 mar 1985 ] dale luciano\nalternative comics :\nnewave comics survey .\n33 - 40 [ 097 apr 1985 ] dale luciano\nalternative comics :\nnewave comics survey .\n80 - 84 [ 098 may 1985 ] dale luciano\nalternative comics :\nnewave comics survey .\n82 - 92 [ 099 jun 1985 ] dale luciano\narchie comics :\narchie comics in review .\n71 [ 099 jun 1985 ] r adam philips\nbritish comics :\nquality comics bows in .\n12 - 14 [ 108 may 1986 ] n\nbritish comics :\nsq productions to handle quality comics .\n27 [ 116 jul 1987 ] n\ncomics as art :\nreassessing comics .\n88 - 93 [ 101 aug 1985 ] randy reynoldo\ncomics as art :\nread comics art .\n31 [ 142 jun 1991 ] l donna barr\ncomics code :\ncomics code rejects daredevil story .\n8 - 9 [ 057 sum 1980 ]\ncomics industry :\ncomics trade press expands this summer .\n25 [ 116 jul 1987 ] n\ncomics journal :\nthe comics journal .\n120 - 121 [ 048 aug 79 ] marilyn bethke\ncomics journal :\ncomics journal wins fleisher libel suit .\n11 [ 113 dec 1986 ] n\ncomics scene :\ncomics scene canceled with eleventh issue .\n18 [ 083 aug 1983 ] n\ncomputer comics :\ncomics step slowly into computer age .\n20 [ 140 feb 1991 ] n\ndc comics :\npromotions and hirings at dc comics .\n7 [ 071 apr 1982 ] n\nfirst comics :\nfirst comics pays up .\n9 - 10 [ 110 aug 1986 ] n\nfrench comics :\ncomics promote safe sex .\n22 - 23 [ 123 jul 1988 ] n\nfrench comics :\ncomics albums : spring ' 88 .\n27 [ 123 jul 1988 ] n\ngerman comics :\ncomics exhibit at the goethe institute .\n23 [ 136 jul 1990 ] n\nharvey comics :\ncomics step slowly into computer age .\n20 [ 140 feb 1991 ] n\nmalasian comics :\ncomics in malasia .\n96 - 101 [ 094 oct 1984 ] leonard rifas\nnewave comics :\nnewave comics survey .\n51 - 78 [ 096 mar 1985 ] dale luciano\npacific comics :\nthe pacific comics fallout .\n13 - 14 [ 098 may 1985 ] n\nquality comics :\nquality comics bows in .\n12 - 14 [ 108 may 1986 ] n\nquality comics :\nsq productions to handle quality comics .\n27 [ 116 jul 1987 ] n\nstate of comics :\nreassessing comics .\n88 - 93 [ 101 aug 1985 ] randy reynoldo\nfanzines :\ncomics fandom ' s oldest newszine .\n56 - 57 [ 042 oct 1978 ] r comics reader , rocket blast comics collector marilyn bethke\nacme comics :\nacme comics # 9 shrouded in controversy .\n39 [ 130 jul 1989 ] n\nadult comics :\ncatalogs restrict adult comics listings .\n13 - 14 [ 142 jun 1991 ] n\nalternative comics :\nthe comics you never read about .\n59 [ 042 oct 1978 ] bill mantlo\nalternative comics :\nnewave comics survey .\n80 - 86 [ 101 aug 1985 ] r dale luciano\nalternative comics :\nnewave comics survey .\n91 - 98 [ 102 sep 1985 ] r dale luciano\ncomics as art :\neyes fixed on comics .\n115 [ 119 jan 1988 ] e gil kane\ncomics industry :\ncomics business faces uncertain future .\n15 - 17 [ 140 feb 1991 ] n\ncomics journal :\nharlan ellison out of comics journal libel case .\n29 [ 069 dec 1981 ]\ncomics journal :\nrollercoaster ride through the comics journal .\n188 - 190 [ 100 jul 1985 ]\ncomics journal :\nintroducing the comics journal .\n6 + [ 116 jul 1987 ] e kim fryer\ncomics scene :\ncomics third world .\n25 - 26 [ 072 may 1982 ] l robert greenberger\ncomputer comics :\nmac comics .\n60 - 62 [ 100 jul 1985 ] r shatter carter scholz\ncontinuity comics :\ncontinuity comics acquire newsstand distribution .\n14 - 15 [ 112 nov 1986 ] n\ndc comics :\ncomics business faces uncertain future .\n15 - 17 [ 140 feb 1991 ] n\nfirst comics :\nfirst comics revives classics illustrated in january .\n23 [ 132 nov 1989 ] n\nfirst comics :\ncomics companies reborn in chicago .\n9 - 10 [ 142 jun 1991 ] n\nfrench comics :\nfrench comics retrench : conglomerates move in .\n17 [ 119 jan 1988 ] n\nindependent comics :\nfbn continues plans for new comics line .\n4 [ 032 jan 1977 ] n\nindependent comics :\ncomics business faces uncertain future .\n15 - 17 [ 140 feb 1991 ] n\nindependent comics :\ncomics companies reborn in chicago .\n9 - 10 [ 142 jun 1991 ] n\njapanese comics :\ncomics into movies .\n22 [ 142 jun 1991 ] n mai the psychic girl\nnewave comics :\nnewave comics survey .\n80 - 86 [ 101 aug 1985 ] r dale luciano\nnewave comics :\nnewave comics survey .\n91 - 98 [ 102 sep 1985 ] r dale luciano\nnow comics :\ncomics companies reborn in chicago .\n9 - 10 [ 142 jun 1991 ] n\nafrican comics : south african comics :\nzapiro exhibited at sva .\n23 [ 128 apr 1989 ] n\nalternative comics :\nthe alternative comics cadaver derby .\n49 - 57 [ 098 may 1985 ] jan strnad\nalternative comics :\nno mainstream comics allowed .\n45 - 51 [ 102 sep 1985 ] r dale luciano\nblackhawk :\ncomics past , comics present .\n54 - 58 [ 077 nov 1982 ] r dale luciano\ncomics as art :\nthe potential of comics .\n81 - 88 [ 123 jul 1988 ] harvey pekar\ncomics as art :\ncomics and genre literature .\n127 - 133 [ 130 jul 1989 ] harvey pekar\ncomics diary :\nmagic boy in scandinavia .\n97 - 201 [ 226 aug 2000 ] comics james kochalka\ncomics interpreter :\nmeet the comics press .\n97 - 98 [ 242 apr 2002 ] column rich kreiner\ncomics journal :\nbuckler drops comics journal libel suit .\n11 - 12 [ 093 sep 1984 ] n\ncomics press :\nmeet the comics press .\n97 - 98 [ 242 apr 2002 ] column rich kreiner\nfrench comics :\nfrance threatens to ban adult comics .\n24 - 25 [ 117 sep 1987 ] n\nfrench comics :\nthe french comics scene .\n27 - 34 [ 118 dec 1987 ] n jacques dutrey\nfrench comics :\nall change in french comics magazines .\n25 - 27 [ 132 nov 1989 ] n\nfrench comics :\nfrench comics scene mourns 3 leaders .\n10 - 11 [ 138 oct 1990 ] n\nindependent comics :\nnew comics company to begin publishing in january .\n4 [ 031 dec 1976 ] n\nlawsuits , comics journal :\ncomics journal wins fleisher libel suit .\n11 [ 113 dec 1986 ] n\nmarvel comics group :\nfbn continues plans for new comics line .\n4 [ 032 jan 1977 ] n\nmarvel comics group :\ncomics business faces uncertain future .\n15 - 17 [ 140 feb 1991 ] n\nnow comics :\nchicago ' s now comics get newsstand distribution .\n14 [ 123 jul 1988 ] n\nwriting comics :\nthe 7 deadly comics cliches .\n59 - 64 [ 053 win 1980 ] john clifton\nadult comics :\nsexual comics increase ; so do challenges .\n12 - 13 [ 137 sep 1990 ] n\nbritish comics :\na history of british comics .\n57 - 67 [ 122 jun 1988 ] h lew stringer\nbritish comics , undergrounds :\nmature comics struggle to survive in britain .\n19 [ 141 apr 1991 ] n\ncomics as art :\nwhy comics aren ' t art .\n21 [ 044 jan 1979 ] l todd goldberg\ncomics & comix :\ncomics & comix sold .\n23 - 24 [ 125 oct 1988 ] n bud plant\ncomics grammar :\ntuning into comics .\n126 - 132 [ 057 sum 1980 ] r . c . harvey\ncomics legends :\ncanada ' s curious ' crime comics ' provision .\n15 [ 118 dec 1987 ] n\ncomics review :\ncomics review gets new publisher , incorporates dramatic strips .\n15 [ 090 jun 1984 ] n\ncomics scene 2000 :\nmeet the comics press : the overstreet comic book price guide ; comics scene 2000 .\n103 - 104 [ 226 aug 2000 ] r rich kreiner\ncorporate sponsorship of comics :\ncomics with a message .\n69 - 72 [ 061 win 1981 ] dale luciano\ndc comics :\ndc apologizes to con organizer .\n11 [ 112 nov 1986 ] n action comics # 596\neclipse comics :\neclipse pulls out of new age comics .\n29 - 30 [ 100 jul 1985 ] n\nerotic comics :\nsexual comics increase ; so do challenges .\n12 - 13 [ 137 sep 1990 ] n\neuropean comics :\ncalled to comics .\n62 - 77 [ 129 may 1989 ] i christin bilal luc pomerleau\nfirst comics :\nfirst comics sues marvel for anti - competition activities .\n8 [ 089 may 1984 ] n\nfrench comics :\ncalled to comics .\n62 - 77 [ 129 may 1989 ] i christin bilal luc pomerleau\nhorror comics :\nmy days in horror comics .\n88 - 96 [ 127 feb 1989 ] h alan hewitson\nknockabout comics :\nbob dunn dead at 80 .\n24 [ 127 sep 1990 ] n creator of knockabout comics\nlightning comics :\nquagmire accuses lightning comics of plagiarizing his cutey bunny .\n30 [ 114 feb 1987 ] n\nmarvel comics group :\nmarvel comics and bill mantlo settle contract disputes .\n12 [ 112 nov 1986 ] n\nnight force :\ncomics past , comics present .\n54 - 58 [ 077 nov 1982 ] r dale luciano\ntexas comics :\ntexas comics goes under : justice machine now homeless .\n13 [ 088 jan 1984 ] n\ncomics & games retailer :\nmeet the comics press .\n97 - 98 [ 242 apr 2002 ] column rich kreiner\ncomics iconoclasm :\ncomics iconoclasm : a catalog review .\n53 - 55 [ 122 jun 1988 ] r michael dooley\ncomics industry :\ncomics contracts : what the various companies offer .\n19 - 23 [ 113 dec 1986 ] n\ncorporate crime comics :\nthe fate of corporate crime comics .\n107 [ 092 aug 1984 ] i denis kitchen zzz\ndc comics :\ndc is dull comics .\n113 - 123 [ 061 win 1981 ] r . c . harvey\nlawsuits , comics journal :\nharlan ellison out of comics journal libel case .\n29 [ 069 dec 1981 ] n\nlawsuits , comics journal :\nbuckler drops comics journal libel suit .\n11 - 12 [ 093 sep 1984 ] n\nnew age comics :\neclipse pulls out of new age comics .\n29 - 30 [ 100 jul 1985 ] n\nwriting comics :\non writing for comics part three .\n132 - 138 [ 121 apr 1988 ] i alan moore\ncomics , current state : editorial on the current state of comics 6 - 7 [ 070 jan 1982 ] dwight r . decker\ncomics industry :\nthis business of comics , part two .\n72 - 92 [ 113 dec 1986 ] i ken jones\ncomics week :\ncomics week folds , four color up for sale .\n21 - 23 [ 118 dec 1987 ] n\ncourses in comics :\nhogarth , kane , kurtzman to teach comics art seminars .\n23 [ 067 oct 1981 ] n\ndisney comics :\nanother rainbow brings back disney comics under gladstone banner .\n17 - 18 [ 092 may 1985 ] n\nfirst comics :\nfirst comics to experiment with newsstand distribution this spring .\n14 - 15 [ 107 apr 1986 ] n\nforeign comics :\nmemoirs of a foreign comics fan .\n103 - 109 [ 094 oct 1984 ] dwight r . decker\nfrench comics :\nthe french comics scene , part two .\n19 - 27 [ 120 mar 1988 ] n jacques dutrey\ngerman comics , east :\ncomics in the german democratic republic .\n55 - 57 [ 045 mar 1979 ] paul thiel\nharvey comics :\nharvey sues marvel star comics : charges copyright infringement .\n23 - 24 [ 105 feb 1986 ] n\nindependent comics :\nit ' s so long for now .\n11 - 12 [ 140 feb 1991 ] n now comics\nlawsuits , marvel :\nfirst comics sues marvel comics for anti - competitive activities .\n8 [ 089 may 1984 ] n\nstate of comics :\ncomics fit to print .\n67 - 71 [ 130 jul 1989 ] r print magazine michael dooley\nworld color press :\nfirst comics sues marvel comics for anti - competitive activities .\n8 [ 089 may 1984 ] n\nwriting comics :\nalan moore on writing for comics part one .\n90 - 95 [ 119 jan 1988 ] alan moore\n[ i\u2019m hoping to make these kinds of entries into a series , so if you have any suggestions for the next topic , feel free to let me know ! a spotlight on asian comic book characters is next . ]\nchristian comics :\npropaganda comics : two views .\n93 - 97 [ 095 feb 1985 ] dwight r . decker bill sherman\ncomics buyer ' s guide :\ncomics buyer ' s guide rejects trident ad .\n11 - 12 [ 131 sep 1989 ]\ncomics journal :\ncomics journal publishes benefit comic to help cover legal expenses .\n20 - 21 [ 106 mar 1986 ] n\ncomics press :\nmeet the comics press : comic book artist .\n91 - 93 [ 225 jul 2000 ] r rich kreiner\ncomics scene :\nstarlog recognizes fan ' s claim to ' comics world ' title .\n27 [ 069 dec 1981 ] n\ndetective comics :\na defective detective .\n38 [ 084 sep 1983 ] l smithsonian reprint of detective comics # 27 gary dunaier\njapanese comics :\nexotic comics in a faraway land .\n59 - 60 [ 090 jun 1984 ] r manga ! adam philips\nlawsuits , comics journal :\nalan light sues gary groth and comics journal for libel .\n13 [ 089 may 1984 ] n\nmarvel comics group :\nharvey sues marvel star comics : charges copyright infringement .\n23 - 24 [ 105 feb 1986 ] n\npropaganda comics :\npropaganda comics : two views .\n93 - 97 [ 095 feb 1985 ] dwight r . decker bill sherman\nsmithsonian book of comic books :\ncomics past , comics present .\n54 - 58 [ 077 nov 1982 ] r dale luciano\nstorytelling :\ntoy comics , joy comics .\n51 - 58 [ 082 jul 1983 ] crystar , amethyst heidi d . macdonald\nwriting comics :\ngil kane and denny o ' niel on comics writing .\n61 - 79 [ 064 jul 1981 ] panel\nwriting comics :\non writing for comics part two .\n98 - 102 [ 120 mar 1988 ] i alan moore alan moore\nbatman :\ncomics past , comics present .\n54 - 58 [ 077 nov 1982 ] r batman # 349 - 351 dale luciano\ncomics buyer ' s guide :\nalan light sues gary groth and comics journal for libel .\n13 [ 089 may 1984 ] n\ncomics code :\ncourage before freelancers , cowardice before censorship .\n3 - 4 [ 128 apr 1989 ] e now comics gary groth\ncrystar , crystal warrior :\ntoy comics , joy comics .\n51 - 58 [ 082 jul 1983 ] r heidi d . macdonald\ndc comics :\ncomics in 1981 : another year for the road .\n51 - 53 [ 071 apr 1982 ] r gene phillips\ndc comics :\ndc aims to take a bite out of comics with piranha .\n13 - 14 [ 117 sep 1987 ] n\ni . w . comics :\ni . w . comics update .\n49 [ 065 aug 1981 ] l casey t . brennen\nitalian comics :\nwhen in rome . . . how do i get comics .\n24 [ 056 may 1980 ] l patrick gurabedian\nmarvel comics :\ncomics in 1981 : another year for the road .\n51 - 53 [ 071 apr 1982 ] r gene phillips\nmarvel comics group :\nmarvel comics demands an end to megaton man marvel parodies .\n12 - 14 [ 104 jan 1986 ] n\nscience fiction comics :\nthe lake isle : science fiction in the comics .\n103 - 104 [ 073 jul 1982 ] carter scholz\nwomen and the comics :\nmore sexism in comics .\n30 - 35 [ 104 jan 1986 ] r r . c . harvey\nwonder woman :\ncomics past , comics present .\n54 - 58 [ 077 nov 1982 ] r # 295 - 296 dale luciano\nadventure comics :\nadventure comics : something old , something new .\n30 - 31 [ 052 dec 1979 ] r # 467 ed via\nalternative comics :\nblack - and - white explosion slowing down according to comics distributors .\n26 - 27 [ 114 feb 1987 ] n\namethyst , princess of gemworld :\ntoy comics , joy comics .\n51 - 58 [ 082 jul 1983 ] r heidi d . macdonald\nbelgian comics :\nfranco - belgian comics : a success story .\n75 - 85 [ 105 feb 1986 ] t . f . mills\ncomics as art :\nare comics art . . . or craftwork .\n144 [ 121 apr 1988 ] e c . c . beck\ncomics medium : comicopia : more new historic beginnings for comics .\n115 - 120 [ 246 sept 2002 ] h r . c . harvey\ncomics scholarship : comicopia : more new historic beginnings for comics .\n115 - 120 [ 246 sept 2002 ] h r . c . harvey\ndanish comics :\ncomics : something that ' s not so rotten in denmark .\n256 - 257 [ 063 may 1981 ] peter hammer\ndc comics :\nmike barr fired from dc over letter he wrote to comics journal .\n24 - 25 [ 114 feb 1987 ] n\nec comics :\nthe life , death and resurrection of ec comics .\n47 - 51 [ 060 nov 1980 ] h r . fiore\nlawsuits , comics journal :\ncomics journal publishes benefit comic to help cover legal expenses .\n20 - 21 [ 106 mar 1986 ] n\nmarvel comics group :\ncomics in 1981 : the view from the curb .\n31 - 33 [ 071 apr 1982 ] r jan strnad\nnewave comics :\nboredom with mainstream comics spawns ' as - yet - unnamed ' cartoon movement .\n14 [ 089 may 1984 ] n\nsexism :\nmore sexism in comics .\n30 - 35 [ 104 jan 1986 ] r women and the comics r . c . harvey\ntwisted tales :\ncomics in the ec mold or just moldy comics .\n7 - 9 ? [ 090 jun 1984 ] r michael now\ncomics as art : comicopia : more new historic beginnings for comics .\n115 - 120 [ 246 sept 2002 ] h r . c . harvey\ncomics code :\ncomics code rejects saga of swamp thing tale ; swamp thing rejects code .\n12 - 13 [ 093 sep 1984 ] n\ndc comics :\ndc comics ' promotion and publicity department : is it doing its job properly .\n14 - 18 [ 095 feb 1985 ]\nfrench comics :\nfranco - belgian comics : a success story .\n75 - 85 [ 105 feb 1986 ] n t . f . mills\nitalian comics conventions , lucca :\nlucca : the greatest comics convention in the world .\n71 - 73 [ 076 oct 1982 ] rick marschall\nlawsuits , comics journal :\nrich buckler sues the comics journal and two of its writers for libel .\n13 [ 088 jan 1984 ] n\nmarvel comics group :\n' diamond ' symbol on non - returnable marvel comics to prevent dealer fraud .\n8 [ 047 jul 1979 ] n\nromance comics :\nan end to romance .\n30 - 32 [ 055 apr 1980 ] r best of dc romance comics richard e . howell\nunderground comix :\ndutch comics : as american as tulips and windmills .\n58 - 59 [ 037 dec 1977 ] r dutch comics bill sherman\ncomics buyer ' s guide :\ncomics buyer ' s guide advertisement criteria draw fire from advertisers .\n8 - 10 [ 091 jul 1984 ] n\ncomics industry :\nso far , so bad : the schlockification of the comics market .\n5 - 10 [ 140 feb 1991 ] e gary groth\ndrawing comics :\ngil kane on the evolution of comics artists and the state of the art .\n52 - 61 [ 075 sep 1982 ] panel\nplastic man :\nadventure comics : something old , something new .\n30 - 31 [ 052 dec 1979 ] r adventure comics # 467 ed via\npre - code comics :\nthe untold history of i . w . comics .\n118 - 119 [ 057 sum 1980 ] casey t . brennen\nstar man :\nadventure comics : something old , something new .\n30 - 31 [ 052 dec 1979 ] r adventure comics # 467 ed via\nthanks , lorinell ! you can read servant & lord for free on pop comics . tokyopop ' s affiliate company pop comics\u00ae is the place to discover amazing manga & comic creators - or join them by uploading comics of your own !\nwent away , so too did idie from the spotlight , and\u2014just like with hope\u2014it\u2019d be a shame for a character that had been so well developed to be lost to the sands of time . idie had become one of the most important members of the new era of\naids :\naids comics update .\n17 [ 143 jul 1991 ] n\nbrazil :\naids comics update .\n17 [ 143 jul 1991 ] n\nbritish comics :\nescape captured .\n27 [ 117 sep 1987 ] n\ncanada :\nmatrix comics folds .\n26 [ 126 jan 1986 ] n\ncensorship :\ncomics under fire .\n8 [ 042 oct 1978 ] n\ncharlton :\ncharlton comics suspends publication .\n18 [ 094 oct 1984 ]\ncomics journal :\neditorial .\n3 [ 024 apr 1976 ] e zzz\ncomics journal :\ndeclaration of principles .\n2 [ 029 oct 1976 ]\ncomputer comics :\nfull load .\n23 [ 084 sep 1983 ] n\ndanish comics :\nscandinavian superman .\n20 [ 139 dec 1990 ] n\ndc comics :\nnews watch .\n14 [ 029 oct 1976 ] n\ndc comics :\nnews watch .\nzzz [ 034 may 1977 ] n\ndc comics :\nmiller , evainer , wolfman discuss comics ' censorship ' with ellison on hour 25 .\n16 - 18 [ 115 apr 1987 ] n\ndrawing comics :\nwindows .\n9 - 11 [ 087 dec 1983 ]\ndutch comics :\ndutch comics : as american as tulips and windmills .\n58 - 59 [ 037 dec 1977 ] r dutch treat # 1 bill sherman\nelfquest :\ncomics into movies .\n22 [ 142 jun 1991 ] n\nfilms :\ncomics into movies .\n21 [ 137 sep 1990 ] n\nhomosexuals :\naids comics update .\n17 [ 143 jul 1991 ] n\ni . w . comics :\nthe untold history of i . w . comics .\n118 - 119 [ 057 sum 1980 ] casey t . brennen\nindependent comics :\nwither comico .\n12 [ 140 feb 1991 ] n\njapanese comics :\ncartoon contest .\n21 [ 137 sep 1990 ] n\njapanese comics :\ncensorship updates .\n12 [ 142 jun 1991 ] n\nmatrix :\nmatrix comics folds .\n26 [ 126 jan 1989 ] n\nmexican comics :\nabel quezada .\n24 [ 141 apr 1991 ] n\nmovies :\ncomics into movies .\n21 [ 137 sep 1990 ] n\nmovies :\ncomics into movies .\n22 [ 142 jun 1991 ] n\nnewspapers :\ncolumn covers comics .\n21 [ 140 feb 1991 ] n\npublishers :\nmatrix comics folds .\n26 [ 126 jan 1989 ] n\nreviews :\ncolumn covers comics .\n21 [ 140 feb 1991 ] n\nrevolutionary comics :\nrevolutionary protest .\n26 [ 141 apr 1991 ] n\nstate of comics :\ngil kane on the evolution of comics artists and the state of the art .\n52 - 61 [ 075 sep 1982 ] panel\nstate of comics :\ncost effectiveness and corner cutting in the comics game .\n127 - 128 [ 123 jul 1988 ] e c . c . beck\ntelevision :\ncomics on cable .\n22 [ 142 jun 1991 ] n\nwriting comics :\nwhy i can ' t write comics in the mighty marvel manner .\n102 - 104 [ 112 nov 1986 ] richard s . mcenroe\nby the early 1990s , the comics industry was amid the biggest boom of its history , driven by speculation and the availability of easy credit from comics distributors .\nfrancis urltoken - agnesgarbowska : girls read comics too - new blog . . .\nbelgian comics :\nfranco - belgian comics in the united states a chronology of the invasion .\n84 [ 105 feb 1986 ] h t . f . mills\nfrench comics :\nfranco - belgian comics in the united states a chronology of the invasion .\n84 [ 105 feb 1986 ] h t . f . mills\nmarvel comics group :\nwhy i can ' t write comics in the mighty marvel manner .\n102 - 104 [ 112 nov 1986 ] richard s . mcenroe\nloud & proud : 20 lgbtq + - inclusive comics for pride month by steve foxe , c . k . stewart & the paste comics crew june 21 , 2018\nargentine comics :\nleading argentine cartoonist murdered .\n23 [ 096 mar 1985 ]\nbamboo gang :\nrock club comics .\n24 [ 095 feb 1985 ] n\nbenefits :\ncomics joins charity band .\n25 [ 117 sep 1987 ] n\nbritish comics :\nbaxandale claim settled .\n25 [ 117 sep 1987 ] n\nchinese comics :\ntienanem square book .\n24 [ 141 apr 1991 ] n\ncomic strips :\ncapital comics crusade .\n25 [ 141 apr 1991 ] n\ncomics buyer ' s guide :\nso far , so bad : the schlockification of the comics market .\n5 - 10 [ 140 feb 1991 ] e gary groth\ncomics guild :\nbirth of the guild .\nzzz [ 042 oct 1978 ]\ncomics industry :\nindustry award nominations .\n40 [ 142 jun 1991 ] n\ncomics journal :\ntnj goes biweekly .\n3 [ 015 oct 1975 ] n\ncomics journal :\nobjectionable lack of consistency .\n19 [ 040 jun 1978 ]\ncomics journal :\nclosing arguments .\n129 - 142 [ 115 apr 1987 ]\ndc comics :\nmarketing survey completed .\n9 [ 042 oct 1978 ] n\ndc comics :\nsol harrison dead .\n14 [ 134 feb 1990 ] n\ndc comics :\ndynamic duo studios .\n21 [ 137 sep 1990 ] n\ndrawing comics :\npencillers .\n47 - 56 [ 091 jul 1984 ] panel\ndutch comics :\njoost swarte exhibition .\n23 [ 136 jul 1990 ] n\nec comics :\neditorial .\n6 [ 081 may 1983 ] e gary groth\nediting comics :\neditors .\n79 - 86 [ 091 jul 1984 ] panel\nfirst comics :\nfirst holding on .\n11 [ 143 jul 1991 ] n\nforeign comics :\ntienanem square book .\n24 [ 141 apr 1991 ] n\nfrench comics :\ntidbits from france .\n19 [ 119 jan 1988 ] n\nfunny ladies :\ncomics into movies .\n22 [ 142 jun 1991 ] n\ngerman comics :\nmiscellaneous news .\n18 [ 112 nov 1986 ] n 1840s\nindependent comics :\nfirst holding on .\n11 [ 143 jul 1991 ] n\ninternational salon of comics , animation , and illustration :\nlucca : the greatest comics convention in the world .\n71 - 73 [ 076 oct 1982 ] rick marschall\njapanese comics :\nkoremichi noma dies .\n12 [ 120 mar 1988 ] n\njudge dredd :\ncomics into movies .\n22 [ 142 jun 1991 ] n\nlaws :\nfrench laws to help comics .\n101 [ 089 may 1984 ]\nmarketing :\npublishing comics in bookstores .\n20 [ 100 jul 1985 ] n\nmedia :\ncomics on british tv .\n32 [ 122 jun 1988 ] n\nmilitary :\ncomics for the troops .\n20 [ 139 dec 1990 ] n\nomniverse :\ncomics interview .\n18 [ 123 jul 1988 ] n copies found\npachter , richard :\ncomics hotline .\n21 [ 140 feb 1991 ] n\nparents magazine :\ncomics under fire .\n8 [ 042 oct 1978 ] n\npostage stamps :\ncomics get posted .\n18 [ 119 jan 1988 ] n\nsubczinski , ed :\ncomics libraries .\n22 [ 140 feb 1991 ] n\nsuspended animation :\ncolumn covers comics .\n21 [ 140 feb 1991 ] n\ntelevision :\ncomics on british tv .\n32 [ 122 jun 1988 ] n\nvortex comics :\nhernandez brothers paid .\n22 [ 122 jun 1988 ] n\nwriting comics :\nwriters .\n57 - 65 [ 091 jul 1984 ] panel\n# 483 , the second krause ish .\ncomics\nwas added to the logo\ncomics up 15 % in 2012 , walking dead tops comic , gn . . .\nafrican comics : angolan comics :\nfrom slavery to freedom : a comic book from angola .\n60 - 61 [ 045 mar 1979 ] r from slavery to freedom zzz\ncomics code :\nvalues in comics : a discussion among howard chaykin , gary groth , gil kane , walt simonson .\n73 - 91 [ 099 jun 1985 ] panel\noverstreet price guide :\nmeet the comics press : the overstreet comic book price guide ; comics scene 2000 .\n103 - 104 [ 226 aug 2000 ] r rich kreiner\nall content copyright \u00a9 & trademarked tm 2018 image comics or their respective owners . image and its logos are \u00ae and \u00a9 2018 image comics , inc . all rights reserved .\naids :\naids comics abound .\n37 - 39 [ 130 jul 1989 ] n\narchie comics :\narchie cancels red circle imprint .\n13 [ 085 oct 1983 ]\nargentine comics :\nfrom hither and yon .\n26 [ 141 apr 1991 ] n\nawards , angouleme :\ncomics get posted .\n18 [ 119 jan 1988 ] n\nblamire , larry :\nrock club comics .\n24 [ 095 feb 1985 ] n\nbritish comics :\nbritish comics 2001 : year in review , part 2 ; still farting after all these years .\n32 - 35 [ 241 feb 2002 ] r paul gravett\ncanada :\nnew comics face canadian tariff .\n16 [ 112 nov 1986 ] n\ncanadian comics :\ndc announces separate canadian price .\n17 [ 074 aug 1982 ]\ncensorship :\ncensorship in comics .\n91 - 100 [ 077 nov 1982 ] panel\ncolorist :\nnovel explores comics world .\n19 [ 137 sep 1990 ] n zzz\ncomics guild :\nthe comics guild : a professional guild to protect the rights of visual creators : a report .\n15 - 17 [ 042 oct 1978 ] e gary groth\ncomics industry :\nfrom hither and yon .\n23 [ 142 jun 1991 ] n\ncomics informer :\nroots .\n99 - 100 [ 079 jan 1982 ] marilyn bethke\ncomics journal :\nmaking waves .\n5 [ 080 mar 1983 ] e gary groth\ndc comics :\ndc announces format change .\n8 [ 038 feb 1977 ] n\ndc comics :\ndc conducts marketing survey .\n10 [ 041 aug 1978 ] n\ndc comics :\nbatmobile designer wants credit .\n9 [ 120 mar 1988 ] n\ndc comics :\nownerous differences .\n24 [ 121 apr 1988 ] l mike friedrich\ndc comics :\ndc seeds upscale ads .\n22 [ 127 feb 1989 ] n\neclipse comics :\neclipse benefit book cancelled .\n24 [ 113 dec 1986 ] n\neclipse comics :\neclipse revives publishing strategy .\n17 [ 125 oct 1988 ] n\neditors :\nbob garcia joins first comics .\n34 [ 126 jan 1989 ] n\neternity comics :\neternity merges with aircel .\n19 [ 125 oct 1988 ] n\neuropean comics :\nwhere the europeans are .\n15 [ 106 mar 1986 ] n\nfirst comics :\na second look at first .\n31 [ 081 may 1983 ]\nfirst comics :\nfirst awaits court verdict .\n8 [ 121 apr 1988 ] n\nforeign comics :\nnewswatch world .\n129 - 131 [ 116 jul 1987 ] n\nfrench comics :\nnew look for circus .\n23 [ 123 jul 1988 ] n\nfrench comics :\namerican artists in paris .\n32 [ 125 oct 1988 ] n\nharvey comics :\nharvey sues over ghostbusters .\n18 [ 096 mar 1985 ] n\nhistories :\nbibliographic chart of war comics .\n109 [ 136 jul 1990 ] h\nindependent comics :\nfrom hither and yon .\n23 [ 143 jul 1991 ] n\ninnovation comics :\nfrom hither and yon .\n23 [ 143 jul 1991 ] n\nitalian comics :\neco and the duckman .\n21 [ 142 jun 1991 ] n\njaxon :\ncensorship in comics .\n91 - 100 [ 077 nov 1982 ] panel\nkirby , jack :\nkirby quits comics .\n7 [ 041 aug 1978 ] n\nliteracy :\nliteracy comics honored .\n33 - 34 [ 126 jan 1989 ] n\nmarketing :\ndark horse announces hit comics .\n30 [ 126 jan 1989 ] n\nmarvel comics group :\nmarvel editorial structure .\n10 [ 039 apr 1978 ] n\nmarvel comics group :\nmarvel fires gerber .\n7 [ 041 aug 1978 ] n\nmarvel comics group :\nlenny grow fired .\n15 [ 047 jul 1979 ] n\nmarvel comics group :\nkudos for galton .\n22 [ 140 feb 1991 ] n\nmarvel comics group :\nmarvel fan club .\n22 [ 143 jul 1991 ] n\nmedia :\nnetwork news spotlights comics favorably .\n11 [ 120 mar 1988 ] n\nmedia :\ncomics on cable in nyc .\n19 [ 139 dec 1990 ] n\nmedia :\ncapital comics crusade .\n25 [ 141 apr 1991 ] n washington post\nmedia :\ncomics in new york times .\n25 [ 141 apr 1991 ] n\nmexican comics :\ncontracts , mexican style .\n32 [ 137 sep 1990 ] n\nmuseums :\ncomics in galleries .\n15 - 16 [ 123 jul 1988 ] n\nnovels :\nnovel explores comics world .\n19 [ 137 sep 1989 ] n zzz\nnow comics :\nnow cover art missing .\n16 [ 125 oct 1988 ] n\nnow comics :\nschiller ' s story .\n13 [ 127 feb 1989 ] n\nrelevancy :\nrelevancy in comics .\n52 - 59 [ 068 nov 1981 ] panel\nrock and roll :\nrock club comics .\n24 [ 095 feb 1985 ] n\nsuperhero :\nreassessing comics .\n88 - 93 [ 101 aug 1985 ] randy reynoldo\ntsr :\ntsr puts comics on hold .\n16 [ 143 jul 1991 ] n\nvaliant comics :\nvaliant vs . valiant .\n16 [ 138 oct 1990 ] n\nvance , michael :\ncolumn covers comics .\n21 [ 140 feb 1991 ] n\nvietnam :\nbibliographic chart of war comics .\n109 [ 136 jul 1990 ] h\nvortex comics :\nvortex sponsors art scholarship .\n24 [ 111 sep 1986 ] n\nvortex comics :\nfrom hither and yon .\n26 [ 141 apr 1991 ] n\nswiss comics :\neuro - comics for beginners : what i did on my summer vacation , part 1 : switzerland .\n105 - 110 [ 248 nov 2002 ] column bart beaty\nthis week is bisexual awareness week , a campaign that seeks to accelerate acceptance of the bisexual community . bi visibility in fiction is an important part of that effort , as bisexual people are often marginalized or ignored in fictional worlds . thankfully there are a growing number of bisexual characters in comics today , so to celebrate # biweek , we asked our writers ; which bisexual characters do you think deserve a bigger spotlight ?\naids :\ncomics promote safe sex .\n22 - 23 [ 123 jul 1988 ] n\nalternative comics :\nthe rozz tox manifesto .\n81 [ 141 apr 1991 ] gary panter\narchie comics :\narchie founder sues archie enterprises .\n21 [ 118 dec 1987 ] n\narchie comics :\narchie the 13th .\n7 [ 142 jun 1991 ] e gary kell\nbad comics :\ncaterwaul .\n72 - 73 [ 141 apr 1991 ] r brian coley\nbrenda starr :\ncomics into movies .\n21 [ 137 sep 1990 ] n brooke shields\nbyrne , john :\nmarvel comics .\n102 - 104 [ 077 nov 1982 ] panel\ncensorship :\ncomics code rejects daredevil story .\n8 - 9 [ 057 sum 1980 ]\ncensorship :\nkitchen comics banned in two countries .\n11 [ 071 apr 1982 ] n\ncensorship :\ncomics on trial .\n85 - 86 [ 133 dec 1989 ] john miller\nclassics illustrated :\nfirst comics revives classics illustrated .\n12 [ 120 mar 1988 ] n\ncomics buyer ' s guide :\neditorial .\n3 [ 024 apr 1976 ] e zzz\ncomics code :\nbitter harvest .\n87 - 96 [ 085 oct 1983 ] jan strnad\ncomics industry :\nhard - working people .\n97 [ 104 jan 1986 ] steve schanes\ncomics industry :\npigeonholing .\n96 - 97 [ 106 mar 1986 ] e dean mullaney\ncomics industry :\nslave labor debuts trade journal .\n16 [ 112 nov 1986 ] n\ncomics industry :\ngraphic novels receive bookstore attention .\n27 [ 116 jul 1987 ] n\ncomics journal :\neditorial .\n2 - 4 [ 028 sep 1976 ] e gary groth\ncomics journal :\nanother relentlessly elitist editorial .\n7 [ 055 apr 1980 ] kim thompson\ncomics journal :\nnotice from the editors .\n19 [ 059 oct 1980 ] n fleisher\ncomics journal :\nblurred image .\n106 - 107 [ 077 nov 1982 ] marilyn bethke\ncomics journal :\njournal writer dies in fall .\n20 [ 110 aug 1986 ] n\ncomics journal :\nnotes on the testimony .\n63 [ 115 apr 1987 ] gary groth\ncomics kingdom :\na hatchet job .\n38 [ 118 dec 1987 ] l jay disbrow\ncomics legends :\nupdate : canadian obscenity bust .\n14 [ 123 jul 1988 ] n\ncomics legends :\ncanadian shop loses obscenity case .\n25 [ 126 jan 1989 ] n\ncomputer comics :\ntechnocomics .\n94 - 96 [ 101 aug 1985 ] e mike gold\ncriticism :\ncomics and their critics .\n7 [ 040 jun 1978 ] e gary groth\ndark horse :\ndark horse announces hit comics .\n30 [ 126 jan 1989 ] n\ndc comics :\ncomic stop light .\n8 [ 021 feb 1 1976 ] stephen barrington\ndc comics :\ndc wins singing telegram suit .\n24 [ 096 mar 1985 ] n\ndc comics :\ndc withholds art .\n22 [ 112 nov 1986 ] l judith hunt\ndc comics :\ndc withholds art .\n22 [ 114 feb 1987 ] l greg huneryager\ndc comics :\ndc sweeps kirby award nominations .\n26 [ 116 jul 1987 ] n\ndc comics :\nwhat dick said .\n24 [ 121 apr 1988 ] l steven grant\ndc comics :\nscrewed by dc .\n25 [ 121 apr 1988 ] l roger slifer\ndealers :\ncomics dealer protests latest price increase .\n11 [ 068 nov 1981 ] n\ndefalco , tom :\nmarvel comics .\n102 - 104 [ 077 nov 1982 ] panel\ndell comics :\ndell starts graphic novel series .\n21 [ 141 apr 1991 ] n\ndeluxe comics\nsinging for his rent .\n37 [ 111 sep 1986 ] l terry boerner\ndrawing comics :\nexaggerated realism .\n107 - 110 [ 102 sep 1985 ] mike barrier\neclipse comics :\npigeonholing .\n96 - 97 [ 106 mar 1986 ] e dean mullaney\neditors :\narchie comics hires carbonaro as editor .\n15 [ 075 sep 1982 ] n\nfilms :\nperiod films use comics as props .\n23 [ 095 feb 1985 ] n\nfilms :\nmore films from comics up ahead .\n24 [ 096 mar 1985 ] n\nforeign comics :\nscreaming metal .\n58 - 84 [ 094 oct 1984 ] bhob stewart\nfrench comics :\nmetal hurlant folds .\n23 - 24 [ 117 sep 1987 ] n\nfrench comics :\nthe paperback revolution .\n21 - 22 [ 123 jul 1988 ] n\nfrench comics :\nspirov turns 50 .\n31 - 32 [ 125 oct 1988 ] n\ngold key :\nbold key comics line discontinued .\n17 [ 053 win 1980 ] n\ngwendoline :\nerotic comics classic now on film .\n24 [ 095 feb 1985 ] n\nharvey comics :\nharvey veteran lenny herman dies .\n21 [ 087 dec 1983 ] n\nhollywood :\nperiod films use comics as props .\n23 [ 095 feb 1985 ] n\nhong kong :\nhong kong comics invade america .\n6 [ 120 mar 1988 ] n\nindependent comics :\nassorted news and notes .\n22 [ 117 sep 1987 ] n ipca\nindependent comics quarterly :\nfrom hither and yon .\n23 [ 143 jul 1991 ] n\ninternational comics :\nscreaming metal .\n58 - 84 [ 094 oct 1984 ] bhob stewart\njapanese comics :\nsamuri superstrips .\n91 - 94 [ 094 oct 1984 ] vern grant\njapanese comics :\nlum creator has another hit .\n23 [ 123 jul 1988 ] n\njapanese comics :\nosamu tezuka dead at 62 .\n22 [ 127 feb 1989 ] n\njapanese comics :\njapanese murders influenced by manga .\n12 [ 134 feb 1990 ] n\njapanese comics :\nviz vs . toren smith .\n20 [ 139 dec 1990 ] n\nkalish , carol :\nmarvel comics .\n102 - 104 [ 077 nov 1982 ] panel\nlawsuits , comics journal :\nclosing arguments .\n129 - 142 [ 115 apr 1987 ]\nmarvel comics group :\nbullpen bull .\n62 [ 043 dec 1978 ] q scott edelman\nmarvel comics group :\nmarvel forms film studios .\n10 [ 058 sep 1980 ] n\nmarvel comics group :\nthe marvel artwork release .\n16 [ 116 jul 1987 ] n\nmarvel comics group :\nmarvel plans anniversary book .\n12 [ 120 mar 1988 ] n\nmarvel comics group :\nfirst awaits court verdict .\n8 [ 121 apr 1988 ] n\nmarvel comics group :\nrevlon chairman buys marvel .\n20 [ 126 jan 1989 ] n\nmarvel comics group :\namy grant sues marvel .\n13 [ 136 jul 1990 ] n\nmarvel comics group :\nnew leaders at marvel .\n12 [ 139 dec 1990 ] n\nmedia :\ncomics step slowly into computer age .\n20 [ 140 feb 1991 ] n\nmiller , frank :\nmarvel comics .\n102 - 104 [ 077 nov 1982 ] panel\nmuseums :\nnew york whitney museum showcases comics .\n20 [ 084 sep 1983 ] n\nmuseums :\ncomics exhibit at the goethe institute .\n23 [ 136 jul 1990 ] n\nnow comics :\neditorial direction lacking at now .\n9 [ 127 feb 1989 ] n\nnow comics :\ni almost puked .\n33 [ 129 may 1989 ] l ken holewczynski\npacific comics :\npacific suspends operations .\n8 - 10 [ 093 sep 1984 ] n\nretailers :\ncapitol city launches advance comics zine .\n25 [ 125 oct 1988 ] n\nrevolutionary comics :\ntruth and loren .\n26 [ 139 dec 1990 ] l dennis worden\nrevolutionary comics :\ntruth and loren .\n26 [ 139 dec 1990 ] l allen salyer\nrock and roll :\ncopyright troubles for revolutionary comics .\n9 [ 134 feb 1990 ]\nsamuri comics :\nsamuri superstrips .\n91 - 94 [ 094 oct 1984 ] vern grant\nsci - fi channel :\ncomics on cable .\n22 [ 142 jun 1991 ] n\nsecond genesis :\nsecond genesis leaves comics distribution .\n9 [ 138 oct 1990 ] n\nviolence :\ncomics on trial .\n85 - 86 [ 133 dec 1989 ] john miller\nwestern publishing :\nwestern publishing resumes printing comics .\n19 [ 079 jan 1982 ] n\nwriting comics :\nexaggerated realism .\n107 - 110 [ 102 sep 1985 ] mike barrier\nzzz\non creating comics .\n27 - 28 [ 087 dec 1983 ] l howard cruse\ncopyright \u00a9 1996 - 2018 lone star comics inc . character images copyright \u00a9 their respective owners .\neuropean comics , switzerland :\neuro - comics for beginners : what i did on my summer vacation , part 1 : switzerland .\n105 - 110 [ 248 nov 2002 ] column bart beaty\nrob liefeld is a comics industry legend , fan - favorite , and one of the original founders of image comics . his creations dominate the cosplay circuit , and his signings always draw huge crowds .\n1990 :\ncomics business faces uncertain future .\n15 - 17 [ 140 feb 1991 ] n\nadult comics :\ndrawing the line .\n109 - 122 [ 138 oct 1990 ] buddy saunders\nalternative comics :\nthe cadaver derby letters .\n31 - 34 [ 102 sep 1985 ] ls\narchie comics :\nriverdale high revisited .\n68 - 70 [ 099 jun 1985 ] adam philips\narchie comics :\narchie co - founder silberkleit dies .\n19 [ 108 may 1986 ] n\nargentine comics :\nargentine cartoonist copi dies of aids .\n25 [ 122 jun 1988 ] n\naustralia :\naustralian tv show features comics review segment .\n18 [ 129 may 1989 ] n\nbarks , carl :\nread comics art .\n31 [ 142 jun 1991 ] l donna barr\nbritish comics :\nall change at fleetway .\n44 - 45 [ 130 jul 1989 ] n\nbritish comics :\nbritish correspondence .\n36 - 37 [ 132 nov 1989 ] l brad broobs\ncapital city :\ncapital city launches advance comics zine .\n25 [ 125 oct 1988 ] n\ncensorship :\nratings and standards in comics .\n15 - 17 [ 118 dec 1987 ] n\ncensorship :\ncomics legends obscenity case in appeal .\n35 - 36 [ 130 jul 1989 ]\ncensorship :\nadult comics seized in florida .\n9 - 10 [ 139 dec 1990 ] n\ncensorship :\nmature comics struggle to survive in britain .\n19 [ 141 apr 1991 ] n\ncensorship :\ncatalogs restrict adult comics listings .\n13 - 14 [ 142 jun 1991 ] n\nclothing :\ndc hires clothes designer for comics line .\n13 [ 077 nov 1982 ] n\ncomic strips :\nerotic comics classic now on film .\n24 [ 095 feb 1985 ] n\ncomico :\ncomics companies reborn in chicago .\n9 - 10 [ 142 jun 1991 ] n\ncomics art :\nchalk talk .\n63 - 73 [ 226 aug 2000 ] i john buscema\ncomics buyer ' s guide :\ntnj goes biweekly .\n3 [ 015 oct 1975 ] n\ncomics buyer ' s guide :\neditorial .\n6 [ 081 may 1983 ] e gary groth\ncomics code :\ncmaa markets to newsstand .\n19 - 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{"id": 54209, "summary": [{"text": "hazen and robinson was an architecture firm that practiced in lincoln , nebraska , from 1947 to 1967 .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "n. bruce hazen and marvin robinson were the two principle architects and founders of the firm .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "together they created buildings that till this day shape the landscape of downtown lincoln nebraska , the nebraska state capitol , and the university of nebraska-lincoln , one of the largest universities in the american midwest .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "additionally , they did many historic home districts in lincoln .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "the firms \u2019 modernist approach to design was reflected in their design .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "this is most noticeable in their partnership with philip johnson on the sheldon art gallery , and other buildings including , the kimball auditorium , westbrook music hall and pershing auditorium . ", "topic": 19}], "title": "hazen and robinson", "paragraphs": ["all known building attributions for robinson were done on behalf of the hazen & robinson partnership . see the hazen & robinson buildings and projects .\nfrom 1949 - 1969 hazen was associated with marvin l . robinson in the partnership , hazen & robinson , architects . the following are recorded by hazen as principal works of that partnership . see hazen & robinson ' s buildings and projects for the work of that firm .\n1945 - 1969 : architect and partner , hazen & robinson , architects , lincoln , nebraska . [ 1 ]\nkaufman da 1 , gurka mj , hazen kc , boyle r , robinson m , grossman lb .\nfollowing robinson ' s retirement , hazen returned to private practice , sharing office space and sometimes partnering with a number of other lincoln architects .\n1947 - 1969 : architect and partner , hazen & robinson , architects , lincoln , nebraska . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ a ]\nfind any and all information about dwayne robinson . look up facts like where dwayne robinson lives including full address history , public records , cell phone number , email address and more for free ! lookup dwayne robinson ' s family members , old roommates , friends and more instantly .\nthomas d . robinson and robert m . robinson , a co - partnership doing business under the trade name and style of robinson roofing company , plaintiffs - appellants , v . williamsen idaho equipment company , inc . , a corporation , defendant - respondent .\nc . logan - peters , in\nhazen and robinson ,\ndescribes them as coordinating partners with johnson , while robinson , in\nart . . . ,\nuses the term supervising architects . [ 7 ] [ 10 ]\nb . hazen & robinson , architects , were the local coordinating partners of philip johnson , architect of the sheldon art gallery . [ 4 ]\n1971 : architect and partner , aitken , graf & hazen , architects , lincoln , nebraska .\nleeper tc , athanassiou z , dias rla , robinson ja , varani g .\n5 .\nproposed bath house and bleachers for seward , nebraska ,\nby n . bruce hazen , architect . nebraska state historical society collections , rg0822 . am . accessed april 30 , 2016 . urltoken the initials\nm . r .\nappear in the lower right corner of the drawing . this probably refers to\nmarvin robinson ,\nwho worked for hazen from 1939 - 1946 , and was his partner in hazen & robinson from 1947 - 1969 .\n8 . city of lincoln building permit # 78605 , may 1 , 1961 , $ 527 , 583 . hazen & robinson , architects ; kingery construction company , contractors .\n1974 : aitken , hazen , hoffman & miller , architects , lincoln , nebraska .\n1975 - 1978 : hazen , hoffman & miller , architects , lincoln , nebraska .\n1979 : partner , aitken , hazen , hoffman & miller , lincoln , nebraska .\nb . hazen & robinson commenced work on the new administration building in 1954 , following preliminary site and program planning directed by linus burr smith , then chair of the school of architecture . [ 5 ]\n15 . hazen & robinson ,\npossible proposal for student health center . . .\n( n . d . ) , image of proposal in architect ' s files .\nkerstin moehle , zafiria athanassiou , krystyna patora , + amy davidson , + gabriele varani , and john a . robinson\n7 . kay logan - peters ,\nhazen and robinson ,\nan architectural tour of historic unl ( university of nebraska - lincoln , unl libraries , 2005 ) . accessed april 29 , 2016 . urltoken\n4 . kay logan - peters ,\nhazen and robinson ,\nan architectural tour of historic unl ( university of nebraska - lincoln , unl libraries , 2005 ) . accessed april 29 , 2016 . urltoken\n3 . \u201crobinson , \u201d lincoln star ( february 14 , 1969 ) : 20 : 7 .\nathanassiou z , dias rla , moehle k , dobson n , varani g , robinson ja .\nathanassiou z , patora k , dias rla , moehle k , robinson ja , varani g .\n9 . city of lincoln building permit # 77417 , september 27 , 1960 , $ 30 , 000 . hazen & robinson , architects , m . w . anderson construction company , contractors .\n1972 - 1973 : aitken , hazen , hoffman & hull , architects , lincoln , nebraska .\n1978 - 1997 : aitken , hazen , hoffman & miller , architects , lincoln , nebraska .\n1974 : partner , aitken , hazen , hoffman & miller , architects , lincoln , nebraska .\nf . hazen & robinson are listed on the 1963 building permit for an\nadd [ ition ] on 3 sides\nto a 1948 house designed by martin i . aitken . [ 16 ]\nrobinson v . williamsen idaho equipment company , 498 p . 2d 1292 , 94 idaho 819 \u2013 urltoken\nrobinson , greg .\nparallel wars : japanese american and japanese canadian internment films .\ndiscovernikkei , jan . 26 , 2010 .\nthe collection consists of one item , an undated matted pencil drawing titled ,\nproposed bath house and bleachers for seward , nebraska\nby n . bruce hazen , architect . the initials\nm . r .\nappear in the lower right corner of the drawing . this probably stands for\nmarvin robinson\nwho was a partner to hazen .\n1970 - 1971 : aitken , graf , hazen , hoffman & hull , architects , lincoln , nebraska .\n1972 - 1973 : partner , aitken , hazen , hoffman & hull , architects , lincoln , nebraska .\nhazen designed or remodeled as many as 500 lincoln homes , many while employed at davis & wilson , including the first homes in the piedmont subdivision . [ 3 ] he was the senior partner in hazen & robinson for two decades in the middle of his career , a partnership that produced a number of prominent lincoln buildings .\n1970 - 1971 : architect and partner , aitken , graf , hazen , hoffman & hull , architects , lincoln , nebraska . [ 1 ]\nfasan r , dias rla , moehle k , zerbe o , vrijbloed jw , obrecht d , robinson ja .\n6 . the aia historical directory of american architects , s . v . \u201chazen , n . bruce , \u201d ( ahd1018993 ) . accessed april 30 , 2016 . urltoken hazen appears in all three editions of the directory .\nmarvin epstein is survived by ruth ( oswalt ) , his wife of forty years , and his younger brother , louis ( marlene ) , of sharon , pennsylvania , his daughter judy ( todd ) epstein endelman , son bill ( susan ) epstein , kathryn ( christopher ) sirr , brian ( joanne ) hazen , grandchildren michael ( nina ) endelman , flora ( jonathan ) endelman margolis , joshua ( lorri ) , david ( heloisa ) , and daniel epstein , kaitlyn , nicole , and zachary hurd , trevor and nathan hazen , great - grandchildren miriam and noa endelman , maya and ari margolis , mason , asher , and bia epstein , and his nephew and niece , richard epstein and georgia robinson .\ne . the design and construction of pershing auditorium was a collaboration of four architectural firms , working under the title of associated architects ; these were davis & wilson , schaumberg & freeman , hazen & robinson , and fritz craig . a fifth architect , steve cook , was superintendent of construction . [ 11 ]\na . the remodeling of the bonacum building was done in association with fritz craig , as hazen & craig . [ 2 ]\nnathan bruce hazen was born in peoria , illinois on march 13 , 1897 , son of elisha brewster hazen and agnes mcgill . he attended the bradley polytechnic institute in peoria from 1915 - 1917 , then the university of pennsylvania from 1917 - 1918 . after serving in the united states navy during world war i , hazen earned his bachelor of science degree from the university of illinois in 1922 . [ 1 ] [ 6 ]\n2 . \u201cmarvin lee robinson , lincoln architect , dies , \u201d lincoln star ( february 14 , 1969 ) : 6 : 46 .\nd . murphy & e . zimmer , \u201chazen & robinson , architects , \u201d in david murphy , edward f . zimmer , and lynn meyer , comps . place makers of nebraska : the architects . lincoln : nebraska state historical society , december 1 , 2017 . urltoken accessed , july 9 , 2018 .\n3 . \u201carchitect hazen , designer of many unl buildings , dies , \u201d lincoln star ( november 11 , 1985 ) , 7 .\n6 . \u201chazen , n bruce , \u201d who\u2019s who in nebraska . ( lincoln : nebraska press association , 1940 ) , 700 .\non the boards of demos , the national lgbtq taskforce , and the hazen foundation , and was a 2015 ebony magazine \u201cpower 100\u201d honoree . he been a contributor for abc , cnn , bet , npr , the guardian , the new york times , and others .\nnathan bruce hazen was born in peoria , illinois on march 13 , 1897 . he attended the bradley polytechnic institute in peoria from 1915 - 1917 , when he then switched to the university of pennsylvania from 1917 - 1918 . after serving for the united states navy in world war i from 1918 - 1919 , hazen eventually earned his bachelor of science in architecture from the university of illinois , in 1922 , at the age of 25 . hazen married sidna in 1938 , and would eventually have four children . hazen was a member of the public service lincoln zoning board from 1945 - 1950 , and started his own architectural engineering firm , aitken , graf , hazen , hoffman & hull , in 1970 . hazen died november 10 , 1985 . he designed or remodeled as many as 500 lincoln homes , many while employed at davis & wilson , architects [ davis & wilson ] , including the first homes in the piedmont subdivision . hazen was a member of the american institute of architects , a past board member of first federal lincoln , and an elder and church school teacher at the westminster presbyterian church for more than 50 years . biographical source\n1939 - 1946 : design , rendering , specifications , supervision , n . bruce hazen , architect , lincoln , nebraska . [ 4 ]\nrobinson served as a judge in the 1954 selection of a muralist for the capitol . he was a past vice president and board member of the nebraska art association , past president of the nebraska chapter of the american institute of architects , and a member of westminster presbyterian church , robinson\u2019s other numerous memberships included the university club , lincoln elks lodge no . 80 ; grid iron club , crucible club , the american legion , and the delta upsilon social fraternity . robinson died on february 13 , 1969 ; he was survived by his wife , margaret , and sons , peter and john , both of lincoln , nebraska . [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]\nin fran\u00e7ois de dainville ,\nfrom the depths to the heights\ntranslated by arthur h . robinson ,\nsurveying and mapping\n, 1970 , 30 : 389 - 403 , on page 396\nmcfadden , donaldson , and shepard , jj . , and maynard , district judge , concur .\nmarvin lee robinson was born august 16 , 1907 . he received his bachelor\u2019s degree from the university of nebraska and his master\u2019s degree in architecture from princeton university . robinson was an instructor in architecture at the university of nebraska on numerous occasions , and was a member of the u . s . navy during world war ii . he was also involved in the design of the indianola internment camp , which was a project of davis & wilson . additionally , robinson had an interest in printing ; he began the tortoise press in 1961 , and printed four collections of recipes complete with wood engravings done by him .\n1 . the aia historical directory of american architects , s . v . \u201crobinson , marvin lee , \u201d ( ahd1037795 ) , accessed april 30 , 2016 urltoken\nrobinson , who has a keen understanding of the promise and limits of online activism , explained the unique role of the internet in politics to wired magazine last fall . \u201cfdr had radio and jfk had tv , \u201d he said . \u201cobama had the internet . \u201d\njeffrey hunter ( guy gabaldon ) ; david janssen ( sgt . bill hazen ) ; vic damone ( cpl . pete lewis ) ; patricia owens ( sheila lincoln )\nthis web version is dedicated to arthur h . robinson ( 1915 - 2004 ) , who inspired and encouraged our interest ; to antoine de falguerolles , who initiated it , and to les chevaliers des album de statistique graphique , who supported it with interest , enthusiasm , and resources . in particular , gilles palsky , antoine de falguerolles , antony unwin and ruddy ostermann contributed important images and background information . this work is supported by the national sciences and engineering research council of canada , grant ogp0138748 .\n1 . the aia historical directory of american architects , s . v . \u201chazen , n . bruce , \u201d ( ahd1018993 ) . accessed april 30 , 2016 . urltoken\nfind out more about our vision and strategic goals to advance a more inclusive , fair , and just world .\nthe 60 - mgd f . wayne hill facility converts phosphorus to a fertilizer and reduces energy costs using fog , co - thickening , and combined heat and power facilities .\nrashad robinson , executive director of color of change , will be sharing insights on movement - building in the digital age at our othering & belonging conference later this year in oakland .\n10 .\nart . . . what ' s it to you ? panel discussion : mr . marvin robinson ,\nlincoln sunday star ( february 20 , 1966 ) : 6d .\n7 .\nart . . . what ' s it to you ? panel discussion : mr . marvin robinson ,\nlincoln sunday star ( february 20 , 1966 ) : 6d .\nhazen acquired his initial professional experience as a draftsman and superintendent at urbana and peoria , illinois after the war , then moved to lincoln , nebraska where , in 1926 , he entered extended employment with davis & wilson . he was married to sidna nutting smith , june 26 , 1937 , at brimfield massachusetts . they had four children . [ 1 ] [ 3 ] hazen was a member of the lincoln zoning board from 1945 - 1950 , and an active member of the american legion , nebraska architects association , university club , and westminster presbyterian church . he died november 10 , 1985 . [ 1 ] [ 3 ] [ 6 ]\nminnie was born december 8 , 1878 , in bradford county , florida . she married emanuel hazen , who was born may 26 , 1874 , and died on april 27 , 1946 . minnie died may 1 , 1958 . they are buried in new hope cemetery .\nyou agree that the great courses may send you email and other marketing communications regarding your account and other products from the great courses .\nof walnut creek\u2014he served as treasurer for several years - - and enjoyed outings with his many grandchildren and , eventually , great - grandchildren .\nto the internal loop region . in contrast , resonances arising from the apical loop and the stem region close to the apical loop and from the 5\u2032 and 3\u2032 ends either remain unaffected or are shifted slightly (\npts . 3 and 4 ( december 1956 ) ; reprinted in studies in the history of statistics and probability theory , eds . e . s . pearson and m . g . kendall , london : griffin .\nstatistical cartography in the united states prior to 1870 and the role of joseph c . g . kennedy and the u . s . census office\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 .\n) ; subsequent to this initial binding event , approximately 10 additional rev molecules oligomerize through protein\u2013protein and protein\u2013rna interactions and coat the entire rre . [\nre - published in wainer , h . and spence , i . ( eds . ) , the commercial and political atlas and statistical breviary , 2005 , cambridge university press , isbn 0 - 521 - 85554 - 3\n\u201c [ robinson ] is not using his big tech platform to get people to stand behind him , \u201d explained van jones . \u201che is using it to give voice to others\u2014to let a million - plus people speak for themselves . \u201d\nfirst federal savings and loan association , homestead office ( 1964 ) , 42nd and francis streets , omaha , nebraska . [ 4 ] [ 6 ]\nsequences and binding affinities of peptides biv - 5 and r - 01 to r - 28 to rre , as determined in emsa . [ a ]\nd . murphy , \u201cmarvin lee robinson ( 1907 - 1969 ) , architect , \u201d in david murphy , edward f . zimmer , and lynn meyer , comps . place makers of nebraska : the architects . lincoln : nebraska state historical society , march 5 , 2015 . urltoken accessed , july 9 , 2018 .\nd . murphy , \u201cnathan bruce hazen ( 1897 - 1985 ) , architect , \u201d in david murphy , edward f . zimmer , and lynn meyer , comps . place makers of nebraska : the architects . lincoln : nebraska state historical society , april 30 , 2016 . urltoken accessed , july 9 , 2018 .\nin this way , robinson\u2019s organization has mastered the art of putting pressure on organizations and leaders to demand accountability and tangible change . one of its most effective methods has been , paradoxically , using the mere threat of a loud social media campaign to demand change\u2014without resorting social media at all . by reaching out to targets via letters and mass calling , warning of an impending media blitz , color of change has found large success implementing the changes its communities want to see .\n( 1965 ) ( strict liability in tort and liability on implied warranty ) .\n( 1930 ) , discussing intervening factors in tort and warranty actions , respectively .\ndiscriminate only modestly ( less than tenfold ) between rre and tar . however ,\nthe faculty , staff , researchers , and affiliates of the haas institute work together with multidisciplinary approaches to learn , research , and construct solutions for society ' s most pressing issues . our programs and initiatives are all designed to effect transformative change .\nnews , research reports , presentations , videos , maps , and much more can be found in our resources section , all of which have been developed to make our work accessible and impactful for all who are working to advance inclusion and belonging .\nkrzywinski and colleagues have also developed what they call\nhiveplots\nas a perceptually uniform and scalable linear layout visualization for network visualization , also with applications to bioimformatics .\nin the decade since , color of change has grown that list to more than one million recipients , and has positioned itself at the vanguard of digital activism . it has developed new and effective ways to generate attention for important issues related to racial bias , including cultivating both on - the - ground actions and behind - the - scenes negotiations . robinson , who took the helm of the organization in 2011 , introduced the slogan \u201cpresence to power , \u201d with the aim of expanding online social justice work beyond mere public visibility .\njames and jennie bought land from her parents ; the deed dated august 21 , 1879 , in the bradford county courthouse in starke . they farmed this land and raised their children and eventually died on this same land . they were members of the new hope primitive baptist church near lacrosse , florida , as were jennie ' s parents and siblings .\nthis page is a contribution to the publication , place makers of nebraska : the architects . see the format and contents page for more information on the compilation and page organization .\nthe people that support the haas institute include staff , faculty , fellows , funders , and community partners who work together to effect change in research , policy , and practice .\nd . two building names and dates , from two different sources ; presumed here to be the same building . the former name appears in\nbeatrice home eyes . . . ,\nand gives an anticipated completion date of 1966 ; hazen ' s date , given in aia historical directory , registers the year as 1968 . the former source illustrates an expansive two story building , estimated to cost 1 . 4 million dollars . [ 12 ] [ 6 ]\napperley , m . d . , tzavaras , i . , and space , r .\na serious fall in the value of gold ascertained , and its social effects set fourth .\n4 . application for registration to practice professional engineering and architecture , nebraska state board of examiners for professional engineers and architects , august 14 , 1943 . nebraska state historical society rg081 sg2 .\n. ( 1982 ) . bohr , einstein , and the strange lesson of the quantum . in\n. ( ed . r . q . elvee ) . harper and row . san francisco .\n4 . \u201chomestead center is growing up ! , \u201d facts and fancies 13 ( july 1963 ) .\nin that event , they did not vitiate the proximate relation between that condition and the resultant damage .\nthe problem of species in the northern blue flags , iris versicolor l . and iris virginica l .\ntwo essays in political arithmetick , concerning the people , housing hospitals & c . of london and paris\nthe best thing about teaching a great course is how much you learn in the process\u2014from colleagues , from the fabulous great courses professional staff , and from listeners , who send amazing stories and ask amazing questions .\nthe haas institute for a fair and inclusive society at uc berkeley is a hub of engaged scholars , researchers , strategic communicators , policymakers , and community partners working to advance belonging for all members of society .\nh tocsy and noesy experiments of the free rna and biv - 5 - rre complex were recorded at 750 mhz ( bruker dmx - 750 ) at rna concentrations of 0 . 5\u20131 . 5 mm in d\nfirst federal savings and loan association , homestead office ( 1964 ) , omaha , nebraska . [ 1 ]\n] however , this approach has failed to yield inhibitors of sufficient potency and selectivity to warrant further development .\nmarvin continued to practice internal medicine and cardiology in walnut creek until he retired in 1993 . marvin remained active in the medical community and devoted more time to his many hobbies and pastimes . he wrote a memoir and history of his many years in medicine\u2014in sickness and health : the progress of medical care in contra costa county , 1951 - 2000 , which was published by the contra costa county historical society . always interested in his family ' s history and genealogy , in 2009 he published a family history and memoir , a modern country doctor . other interests included fishing , gardening , travel , photography , theater , opera , and weekly lectures at the fromm institute for lifelong learning at the university of san francisco . an inveterate new yorker reader , he subscribed for at least 75 years . always gregarious , positive , upbeat , and on the go\u2014friends called him the\nenergizer bunny\n- - marvin was an active member of the medical friends of wine , the\nbut it\u2019s not just obama . activists of all stripes have begun utilizing the full capacity of digital media to get the word out , and movements have subsequently become less dependent on single leadership figures to guide the way and more rooted in loosely organized coalitions , assembled through private whatsapp groups , twitter hashtags , and facebook events .\n\u00a9 2018 urltoken by ancestry . all rights reserved . terms and conditions \u00b7 privacy statement \u00b7 site map \u00b7 contact\n1931 - 1934 : instructor , drawing and design , deptartment of architecture , university of nebraska . [ 4 ]\nomission of findings of fact and conclusions of law on an issue of pivotal importance at trial should be corrected .\nmarried ( 1924 ) clara gone ( 1905 - 1996 ) marvin and clara are buried at crosby lake cemetery .\nmarried ( 1937 ) louise conerly ( 1916 - 19 - ) alpha and louise are buried at antioch cemetery .\n, in agreement with the structural changes observed upon rev binding when u72 becomes bulged - out . moreover , the c69 resonance disappeared and the c51 , c74 , and u66 resonances were shifted , further indicating the specific binding of\n, at 37 , in relation to this testimony of respondent ' s representative :\ni told him [ robert robinson ] that i didn ' t know how much he could put from one side to the other \u0097 had to be careful . i didn ' t know how much \u0097 i knew that it had to be a pretty even load and he had to keep it that way as he unloaded it .\nrptr . tr . 344 , lines 4 - 7 .\nsuggested that he was too young and immature to enter harvard that fall and should do an interim year close to home . he and a cousin rented a room in cleveland next to an aunt ' s apartment and attended classes at adelbert college of western reserve university for a year before transferring to harvard . marvin received his b . s . degree cum laude from harvard in 1943 and shortly after , received a draft notice . he failed the physical because of his chronic asthma , which allowed him to immediately pursue his goal of becoming a doctor . however , when marvin applied for admission to medical school , he faced rejection from nearly every school where he applied because of the jewish quota system in place at the time . he was eventually offered a position as a research fellow in physiology at the university of rochester school of medicine and dentistry and promised a place in the class of 1944 . marvin received his m . d . in 1948 . after three more years at rochester as an intern , research fellow , and assistant resident in medicine , he moved with his family\u2014wife mimi ( raben ) , daughter judy ( born 1947 ) and son bill ( born 1950 ) \u2014to california to serve as resident in medicine at the kaiser permanente foundation hospital in oakland . the family settled in pleasant hill and became active members of both the medical and jewish communities . in 1951 , they were among the founders of the contra costa jewish community center , today ' s temple isaiah . in 1952 , marvin went into private practice in internal medicine with harold s . robinson in walnut creek . a year later , he was drafted into the u . s .\nwe apologize for the inconvenience but your activity and behavior on this site has triggered a seciruty feature which detects bots .\nmarried ( 1950 ) lonnis thomas ( 1922 - 1984 ) donald and lonnis are buried at high springs , florida .\n. ( 1974 ) . prim - 9 : an interactive multidimensional data display and analysis system . stanford , ca .\nstudies in the history of probability and statistics , iii . a note on the history of the graphical presentation of data\nit is estimated to sell for $ 5 million to $ 7 million . another notable painting , wassily kandinsky ' s 1910 ' the last judgment , ' a transitional painting between realism and abstraction , is estimated in excess of $ 5 million . thee are four works by picasso in the sale , the most important of which is ' the races at auteuil , ' a 1901 barcelona - paris work that shows the influence of henri de toulouse - lautrec , valued at $ 3 . 5 million . other picassos are the 1955 ' woman in a turkish costume in an armchair , ' estimated at $ 4 million , the 1922 cubist ' violin and newspaper on a green cloth , ' $ 2 million , and a 1936 untitled still life , $ 900 , 000 . hazen was generous in loaning works from his collection and he also donated paintings to the fogg museum at harvard university , the national gallery in washington , d . c . , and the metropolitan museum in new york . his joseph h . fund has supported many arts institutions , conferences and lecture series .\nby clicking the ' subscribe now ' button , you agree to our terms of service and privacy policy . you agree that your subscription will begin immediately and that you will not have a statutory right to cancel and receive a refund . this will not affect your one month free trial period and you can still cancel at any time by logging into ' my account ' and following the cancellation process . you agree that when your free trial ends , the great courses will automatically continue your subscription and charge the subscription fee to your payment method on a monthly ( or yearly ) basis until you cancel . cancellation will be effective at the end of each billing period . no refunds or credits are given for partially used periods\nour extensive operations support experience drives the design perspective we bring to direct and indirect potable reuse facilities in that emerging market .\nmarried dilliard l . hicks ( 1903 - 1978 ) dilliard and blanche are buried in evergreen cemetery in jacksonville , florida .\n- - official title : executive vp and gm - - age : 38 - - date of hire : aug . 6 , 2014 - - college / education : cornell - - previous job : assistant general manager , rangers - - gms worked under : jon daniels , dan evans , paul depodesta , frank robinson - - front - office experience ( in years ) : 17 - - playing experience : none - - notable achievement : making the padres interesting , because his first hot stove season involved signing james shields and trading for craig kimbrel , matt kemp and wil myers . he already has flipped kimbrel to the red sox for a package of prospects , creating higher expectations for more mayhem at the winter meetings . - - does the buck stop with him ? yes .\nastros general manager jeff luhnow , left , and rangers gm jon daniels both guided their respective teams to the postseason in 2015 .\n1937 - 1939 : design , specifications , rendering and supervision , davis & wilson , architects , lincoln , nebraska . [ 4 ]\nquestion of whether respondent breached or complied with this duty was framed by the general pleading of negligence in appellants ' complaint , and was placed squarely in issue at trial when witnesses for both sides were closely and repeatedly examined concerning any warnings communicated by respondent to appellants .\nenglish translation : hugh p . whitt and victor w . reinking , lewiston , n . y . : edwin mellen press , 2002\nto know the quality of a department , college , or university calls for residence within it in some working capacity , together with academic experience and the judicial mind . and even then , the most that can be ascertained is whether , on the whole , the performance is outstanding , competent , or substandard . when the testimony is detailed and abundant , as it was in the late eighteenth century about the universities of scotland , one may conclude that as a group they attained excellence , and wisdom adds that some were better than others .\nwith a history of reliable reporting dating back to 1907 , today ' s upi is a credible source for the most important stories of the day , continually updated\u00ac\u2020\u00ac\u2020 - a one - stop site for u . s . and world news , as well as entertainment , trends , science , health and stunning photography . upi also provides insightful reports on key topics of geopolitical importance , including energy and security .\n- - official title : gm - - age : 36 ( born : july 28 , 1979 ) - - date of hire : october 1 , 2015 - - college / education : notre dame - - previous job : assistant gm , braves - - gms worked under : frank wren , john schuerholz , john hart , brian cashman - - front - office experience ( in years ) : 16 - - playing experience : none . - - notable achievement : for his blend of old - and new - school approaches using both scouting and sabermetrics ,\ncoppy\nwas named one of the top 10 gm prospects in june 2014 by baseball prospectus ; four others named there have subsequently become gms ( al avila , a . j . preller , david forst and mike hazen ) . - - does the buck stop with him ? no , or not yet . elder statesmen hart ( as president of baseball operations ) and schuerholz ( as team president ) still play significant roles .\non october 22 , 1965 , after return of the unit , the truck tipped on its side a second time when the hoist was extended and sacks of gravel were being transferred to a roof by an employee . appellants again brought the unit to respondent , demanding that it be made\ngood as new .\nrespondent installed new scissor bars , checked and switched the dual hydraulic cylinders , and reinforced the truck ' s frame and springs . on june 22 , 1966 , the unit was returned to appellants apparently with the claim that their\ntroubles were over ,\nand with a further instruction to distribute the loads evenly . respondent charged nearly $ 1 , 800 for this additional work .\n. ( 1994 ) . the table lens : merging graphical and symbolic representations in an interactive focus + context visualization for tabular information . in\n* * this work was supported by grants from the swiss national science foundation ( to jar ) and the nih ( to gv ) .\n( b ) it is expected to and does reach the user or consumer without substantial change in the condition in which it is sold .\ncolor of change , the nation\u2019s largest online racial justice organization , has fought since 2005 to change how people of color organize , empowering activists to plan actions and strategize online demand change from corporations and political leaders . some of its most notable successes include helping force the glenn beck show off the air and launching a large - scale defense of the jena 6 , a group of unfairly - charged black high school students in louisiana .\njennie married james c . crews , son of john and sabra dowling crews . he was born in pierce county , georgia , on december 27 , 1855 . he moved to bradford county , florida , in 1876 . james and jennie were married in starke , florida , on august 1 , 1877 . they had five children , minnie ella , wallace a . , alva nancy , calvin jerard ( raude ) , and gertie m .\nhell to eternity is centered on guy gabaldon ' s experience , and the issei and nisei characters are secondary figures , who all disappear midway through the film . yet in many respects it stands as one of the first mainstream japanese american movies ( along with the 1951 film go for broke ! and the crimson kimono from 1959 ) . it portrays in positive , if somewhat idealized terms , a representative nikkei family , and takes up the question of their assimilation . when the teenage guy comes to the une house , he is fearful of their foreign ways , especially after george teases him by describing the exotic food they eat . he is then relieved to discover that they are in fact typically american in their diet and habits .\nit was the dean and his committee that organized contemporary civilization and they took on the fight with its opponents wherever found . in general , the objection was not to the new course itself , but to assigning as teachers those at the instructor rank . these young men were doctoral candidates who were supposed to be writing their dissertations . now they would be expected to learn a good deal that was\noutside their field\nwhile carrying a heavy schedule : two sections of c . c . and a third course\u2014fourteen hours a week ; it would be ( and was ) grueling . the students benefited from the small sections and from their mentor ' s freshly acquired knowledge , but the instructor was delayed in his progress toward the degree .\nthis material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the department of the interior , national park service . any opinions , findings , and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author ( s ) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the department of the interior .\nindeed , by the mid - 1920s at columbia , the atmosphere of the university , and not alone that of the college , was permeated by ideas and feelings born of the war . three members of the history department , james t . shotwell , carlton j . h . hayes ' 09gsas ' 29hon , and parker t . moon had been involved in official work related in one way or another to treaty - making at versailles ; several of the younger members had been in the armed services ; and the undergraduate body itself included an influential group of\nveterans ,\nwho were completing their interrupted education or beginning it after postponement . their presence lent a touch of maturity to classwork in history : they had been to europe and had seen the war .\nwhen appellants concluded their case - in - chief the trial court , sitting without a jury , took under advisement respondent ' s motion for involuntary non - suit . at this juncture the court disclosed , without explanation , that he was limiting the issue of respondent ' s liability to questions of seller ' s misrepresentation and negligence in subsequent repairs . he then expressed the opinions that respondent had made no misrepresentations as seller , and that the case thus turned solely on the question of negligent repairs . in his subsequent memorandum opinion , and findings of fact and conclusions of law , the court held respondent not liable for any negligence in repairs to the hoist . particularly , the court found that respondent was not negligent in failing to install a flow control device of which it was unaware , and that , in any event , absence of a flow divider was not the proximate cause of the accidents . the court also specifically rejected , without further discussion , both liability in warranty and the strict liability in tort which appellants argued in a post - trial brief . [ 2 ] judgment was entered for respondent and this appeal followed , with appellants assigning error to the rulings on each issue of negligence , warranty and strict liability in tort .\n1935 - 1936 : lowell palmer fellow in architecture , and master of fine arts , school of architecture , princeton university . [ 4 ] [ 7 ]\nif you feel that you have reached this page in error or are frequently getting captcha please contact us and copy the alert id in your email mesage .\nmarried ( 1939 ) hattie elaine wynn ( 1917 - 1982 ) james purvis and hattie elaine are buried at good shepard memorial gardens , ocala , florida .\n] nmr spectroscopic and biochemical studies have shown that the distorted a - form rre rna defines a deep binding pocket that is recognized by the peptide . [\nmarvin epstein , long - time walnut creek resident and a leader of its medical community , died peacefully on august 11 , 2016 , after a long illness .\nhowever , neither the trial court ' s memorandum opinion nor the separate findings of fact and conclusions of law addressed this issue . while error is not presumed ,\nthis preamble is to make clear the character of what follows , namely , how the columbia history department appeared in the second and third quarters of this century , first to a student , next to a young colleague , then to a senior member , and finally to an academic administrator . these four witnesses are myself .\n- - official title : senior vp and gm < - - age : 44 - - date of hire : nov . 4 , 2015 - - college / education : university of virginia - - previous job : assistant gm and vice president of baseball operations , reds - - gms worked under : brian cashman , wayne krivsky , walt jocketty - - front - office experience ( in years ) : 10 - - playing experience : none . - - notable achievement : williams started out in investment banking and worked on george w . bush ' s re - election campaign in 2003 - 04 before joining the reds in 2006 when bob castellini purchased the team . his father and uncle are minority owners of the reds . he talked up his commitment to analytics when he was promoted last month . - - does the buck stop with him ? not yet - - jocketty is still in the picture as the reds ' president of baseball operations for a year , and former gms kevin towers and cam bonifay are in advisory roles - - but williams was and is the long - term internal candidate to fully take over .\nmemorial chapel and educational unit ( 1949 - 1953 ) , westminster presbyterian church , 2110 sheridan , lincoln , nebraska . [ 2 ] [ 6 ] [ a ]\nthe judgment of the trial court is vacated . cause is remanded for findings on respondent ' s alleged breach of duty to warn and implied warranty . if liability is\nalva was born december 11 , 1884 , in bradford county , florida . she married goldwire b . colson . he was born july 24 , 1883 . he died march 7 , 1962 . alva died february 26 , 1963 . goldwire and alva had two children - ressie and an infant son , who wasn ' t named .\nreprinted in fulford , tim ( ed . ) 2002 , romanticism and science , 1773 - 1833 , routledge . isbn : 0415219523 , pp . 95 - 101 .\nthe film , while founded in reality , diverges in some important respects from the actual facts . first , while the blue - eyed anglo actor jeffrey hunter ( who was also a head taller than his subject ) played the lead , gabaldon was in fact mexican - american . the film not only excludes all reference to guy ' s hispanic culture , but his birth family is erased . in reality , while gabaldon established a close relationship as a teenager with the nisei brothers lyle and lane nakano , and moved into the nakanos ' house as a surrogate son , he was not orphaned and he remained connected to his parents . what is more , he learned\nstreet japanese ,\nby his own estimation , and never became fluent in the language . finally , while gabladon did indeed try to enlist in the armed forces after lyle and lane nakano joined the army , and was initially rejected , the refusal was not solely for medical reasons , but also because he was then underage .\ncreef , elena tajima . imaging japanese america : the visual construction of citizenship , nation , and the body . new york : new york university press , 2004 .\n) , which is expected to interact strongly but nonspecifically with both rnas , mainly through electrostatic interactions . consistent with this hypothesis , and demonstrated by emsa , the arg\n- - official title : senior vp and gm - - age : 46 ( born : jan . 18 , 1969 ) - - date of hire : oct . 31 , 2007 - - college / education : colorado - - previous job : assistant general manager , cardinals - - gms worked under : walt jocketty , bob gebhard - - front - office experience ( in years ) : 23 - - playing experience : high school and american legion ( first base and pitcher ) - - notable achievements : his role in drafting albert pujols ( 1999 ) and yadier molina ( 2000 ) as the cardinals ' director of scouting might be his finest service , but trading popular veteran jim edmonds for david freese less than two months into the job was gutsy - - and successful . - - does the buck stop with him ? yes .\nfungal colonization data were analyzed retrospectively in 50 high risk elbw infants . weekly surveillance fungal cultures of the skin , gastrointestinal tract , respiratory tract and umbilicus had been performed from birth through the first 6 weeks of life . colonization was analyzed for time of initial colonization , site , species and spread of candida from one site to another .\nwere aware of the need to maintain even loads and always exercised due caution in this respect . in the meantime respondent repaired the hoist and charged appellants ' insurer approximately $ 1 , 000 for the work . upon completion , respondent ' s representative apparently expressed to appellants his belief that the unit\nwould do a good job .\nthe rna - binding sequence of rev is related to and belongs to the same class of protein ( arginine - rich domain ) as the tat proteins of the bovine immunodeficiency virus ( biv ) and hiv . recently , we successfully mimicked biv tat using macrocyclic peptidomimetics containing a hairpin - inducing d - pro - l - pro template (\n3rd edition , london : stockdale , 1801 ; french edition , tableaux d & apos ; arithm\u00e9tique lin\u00e9aire , du commerce , des finances , et de la dette nationale de l & apos ; angleterre ( paris : chez barrois l & apos ; a\u00e9 , 1789 ) re - published in wainer , h . and spence , i . ( eds . ) , \\ emph { the commercial and political atlas and statistical breviary } , 2005 , cambridge university press , isbn 0 - 521 - 85554 - 3\n- - official title : executive vp and gm - - age : 41 ( born : dec . 7 , 1973 ) - - date of hire : oct . 26 , 2011 - - college / education : wesleyan - - previous job : executive vice president and gm , padres - - gms worked under : theo epstein , mike port - - front - office experience ( in years ) : 14 - - playing experience : college ( shortstop and closer ) - - notable achievement : getting anthony rizzo away from epstein as padres gm in a december 2010 trade with the red sox in a package that sent adrian gonzalez to boston . less than three months after hoyer moved to the cubs , he and epstein acquired rizzo from the padres for andrew cashner and minor leaguer kyung - min na . - - does the buck stop with him ? no , but epstein , hoyer , assistant gm shiraz rehman and player development honcho jason mcleod are an exceptionally smart management team in an era of expanding management teams .\nfungal colonization occurs on the skin and gastrointestinal tract before the respiratory tract . in addition , c . albicans is more likely than c . parapsilosis to colonize multiple sites .\njuly 9 ( upi ) - - a polish historian giving an interview on a dutch news show was interrupted when his cat climbed his body and rubbed against his face .\n] because of its essential role in viral replication , the interaction between rev protein and the high - affinity rre binding site represents an attractive yet unexploited target for antiviral therapy .\n11 . del snodgrass ,\nmore than 15 firms had major part in building structure ,\nlincoln sunday journal and star ( march 10 , 1957 ) : 2 - e .\ncolonization with candida spp . is an important risk factor for systemic infection in very low birth weight ( vlbw ; < 1500 g ) and extremely low birth weight ( elbw , < 1000 g ) infants . elbw infants are at a higher risk than vlbw infants for fungal sepsis and its associated mortality , but few studies have examined fungal colonization exclusively in elbw infants .\nthe day after the truck left respondent ' s shop , it tipped over a third time while lifting gravel . rather than return the unit to respondent again , appellants permitted it to be repossessed without further repairs to the hoist . they brought this action against respondent for general and special damages on theories of negligence and breach of implied or express warranty . [ 1 ]\nthe film then jumps forward to pearl harbor . following the attack , guy is alienated by the discrimination he sees . he goes out on a ( platonic ) date with his brother george ' s girlfriend esther ( miiko taka ) and gets harassed by racist toughs . meanwhile , his nisei brother george ( george takei ) attempts to enlist , and is refused . [ 1 ] ultimately , the une family and their neighbors are removed by the army and sent to camp . outraged by the mistreatment of his family and rejected for service in the army due to a perforated eardrum , guy becomes despondent . after learning from george that the authorities have transferred his isssi foster parents to\ncamp manzanar\n( implicitly away from other\nregular\ncamps ) because of his father ' s delicate health , guy pays them a surprise visit . mama une tells him that his nisei brothers have volunteered for military service in order to make a better world , and tells him that he too should find some way to join . inspired , guy enlists in the marines , where he is accepted due to his language skills .\nfor the college students , the gap between branches was bridged by the opportunity in their third year to take any first - year graduate course and count it toward the b . a .\no at ph 6 . 6 in phosphate buffer ; right : schematic representation of the region of rre affected by peptide binding ( red ) and the region that remained unaffected ( green ) .\nraude was born december 5 , 1894 , in bradford county , florida . he married edna baxter . she was born october 15 , 1895 . edna died april 29 , 1946 , in bradford county . raude died may 2 , 1970 , in bradford county . they had two sons , donald and an unnamed infant . raude and edna are buried at dedan cemetery near brooker , florida .\nthis wind of doctrine blowing from all quarters was what swept history 1 out of the columbia college curriculum in 1919 and put\ncontemporary civilization\nin its place . the declared purpose of the course was to equip the student with a sum of knowledge enabling him to understand what had led europe to the war of 1914 - 18 and to the present civilization transformed by that worldwide event .\n[ 1 ]\ncovenants not to execute\nwere issued to the manufacturer of the hoist , the manufacturer of the truck , the truck dealership and another firm that initially installed the truck bed .\ncolor of change has led a number of major successful campaigns , employing both open public protest and behind - the - scenes negotiations to enact change . most recently , the organization worked to pressure airbnb to more strongly address its problem of systemic racism on the platform\u2014the campaign was so successful that airbnb worked closely with color of change to enact the structural changes and policy amendments that the organization wanted to see\u2014including deemphasizing user photos , blocking availability if a host claims a space is taken when it really isn\u2019t , and increasing the use of instant bookings , which don\u2019t require hosts to pre - approve guests .\nrehabilitation , medical , and research building - university of nebraska medical research facility building ( 1964 - 1968 ) , beatrice state hospital , beatrice , nebraska . [ 6 ] [ 12 ] [ d ]\nguy ' s first stop is in hawai ' i . there , along with his buddies bill and pete ( played by david janssen and vic damone ) , he dates a blonde war correspondent and a pair of nisei bar hostesses ( one of whom does a striptease , somewhat cut down for the censors ) . he then arrives in saipan during the bloody fighting . at first , guy is paralyzed by fear under fire , and horrified to see local japanese civilians ordered by imperial troops to commit suicide by jumping off cliffs\u2014he imagines that it could be the unes . enraged by the killing of his comrade bill , he then becomes driven by thoughts of revenge against the japanese soldiers . guy is ultimately able to meet with the general of the japanese troops ( played by famed ex - silent star sessue hayakawa ) , whom he persuades to surrender his hopelessly outnumbered forces , thereby preventing a bloody battle and the death of more civilians . the film ends with guy leading singlehandedly the masses of prisoners who have surrendered ."]}
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", "topic": 29}], "title": "first leeds", "paragraphs": ["this includes leeds beckett , leeds college of art , leeds university , leeds trinity and leeds city college .\nstriking bus drivers in leeds have suspended further action in a bid to resolve an ongoing pay dispute with first leeds .\nfirst leeds has disputed the union ' s claim of a difference in pay .\nearlier , unite and first leeds representatives met in a bid to resolve the dispute .\nfresh details have emerged about the leeds bus service cuts being proposed by transport giant first .\nleeds - list , park house , leeds , ls1 2pw . west yorkshire | 0113 3200710 |\nfirst leeds later announced on its website the industrial action had been called off and a normal service would be operating .\na number of commercial bus services operated by first in leeds are set to change at the august bank holiday weekend .\ncarrying route branding for both red and blue lines on the leeds overground system is first leeds 37113 . this wright eclipse gemini bodied volvo b9tl is seen here on vicar lane , leeds whilst operating ' red line ' route 2 to middleton .\nbus drivers and other workers for first leeds have called off a planned strike following a revised pay offer from the firm .\nmetro is today reminding bus passengers that some services operated by first in leeds will change around the weekend of 29 august .\nif you wanted to travel from ilkley to bradford , you could change from a first leeds to first bradford , and you wouldn ' t be expected to pay two lots of fares .\nthe planned action for next week was suspended after first leeds agreed to talks on either tuesday or wednesday involving the conciliation service acas .\n\u201cbus services play a vital role in the community and i welcome this move by first to improve public transport services in leeds . \u201d\nspeaker\u2019s last name , first name . \u2018title of talk . \u2019 leeds art gallery , date of talk . art and the first world war : global to local . web . ( today\u2019s date ) . urltoken\nservice 90 , between leeds and seacroft , will be renumbered as service 11 . the section of route between leeds and greengates will be run by centrebus during the day and by first evenings and sundays .\nart and the first world war : global to local . leeds art gallery and legacies of war at the university of leeds . october 2014 - may 2015 . web . ( today\u2019s date ) . urltoken\nprovide first assessment of calls , and an accurate level of technical troubleshooting , maintain high levels of first line fix whenever possible . . . .\nits been 9 years since the first ftr service was launched by first in york , but swansea operated the last which sadly is being scrapped .\ntransport giant first is aiming to win over new passengers in leeds as d - day for the city\u2019s controversial trolleybus scheme moves ever nearer .\na colour - coded route guide , featured right , modelled on the famed london underground map has been drawn up by bus firm first leeds .\nthe first 12 new buses , all streetdecks , are being introduced on the old farnley \u2013 leeds \u2013 fearnville 42 service , with 25 new buses being introduced on the leeds \u2013 bradford corridor by the end of july .\nfirst leeds disputed the claim and said it was looking\nforward to further talks\nwith unite . the union said it wanted a fair settlement .\nfor instance , the claret line\u2019s high - frequency first leeds services are 16 and 16a , while on the sky line they are 96 and 96a .\nfirst west yorkshire has confirmed that its refurbished wright streetcar rapid transit buses will relaunch route 72 ( leeds - bradford ) as hyperlink from 28 october .\nleeds central library is a magnificent building , and useful too , but it\u2019s not the only one in the city centre . the oldest surviving subscription library in the uk can be found on commercial street \u2013 the leeds library was founded in 1768 and its first secretary was leeds legend joseph priestley .\nwoodburn grabbed first senior goal shortly after , becoming the club\u2019s youngest ever scorer .\njust as they did in the first , leeds almost made a dream start to the second period \u2013 but this time they were denied by the woodwork .\nthe introduction of the \u00a33 . 5m fleet comes as first continues to call for leeds to ditch its trolleybus plans and instead back a conventional bus scheme .\ncork , richard . \u2018going to hell : british artists and the first world war . \u2019 leeds art gallery , 7 october 2014 . art and the first world war : global to local . web . ( 2 may 2015 ) . urltoken\nfirst west yorkshire is rolling - out 45 new vehicles across leeds and bradford after the operator confirmed it is investing over \u00a310m in the west yorkshire fleet this year .\nhe then informs them he is , in fact , from leeds , england .\nother services in west yorkshire will also change , and passengers are advised to pick up a copy of changing times and new timetables at leeds bus station , leeds rail station , first ' s travel shop in the corn exchange or download them from urltoken .\nfirst offered a 38p per hour rise frozen until may 2018 , which the union rejected .\nlucy moore is projects curator : first world war for leeds museums & galleries . born in south lincolnshire , she is newly adopted to leeds . lucy holds a degree in modern history from oxford university and an ma in medieval studies from the university of leeds . she began her journey at leeds as a volunteer and has been in role since 2013 . prior to this she worked for the national trust and the ashmolean museum .\ntransport giant hails arrival of \u00a33 . 5m bus fleet in leeds - yorkshire evening post\nleeds west mp rachel reeves has hailed the development as \u201cgreat news\u201d for local passengers .\nwho made the first film ? the lumiere brothers and thomas edison are usually credited with pioneering the moving image . however a new documentary argues that the first film was actually shot in leeds in 1888 - but that its maker disappeared before he could claim his place in cinema history .\na total of 15 major bus routes throughout the city have been selected by first leeds and assigned a colour under the new system , launched at victoria gardens on the headrow this morning .\ncentrebus ( white rose bus company ) . leeds - based fleet at start , april 2010\nthe remaining new buses will be introduced on the leeds \u2013 otley corridor later this year .\nleeds buses - look what we finally managed to catch ! ! . . . | facebook\nfrom monday , 18 th april , first bus journeys on the numbers , 1 , 6 , 56 and other bus routes will be just \u00a31 . 00 for all university students in leeds .\nfirst today said it could not confirm whether the list of changes was\nfull and accurate\n.\nback in february 1962 , just a few months after a tropical storm had battered ireland and north west england , a hurricane rolled through yorkshire causing chaos in leeds and the surrounding towns . leeds train station had to close and otley market was shut for the first time in 30 years .\nhowever , at a meeting this week of west yorkshire\u2019s ita executive board it was revealed that the existing leeds ftr fleet , which is used on route 4 linking pudsey with leeds and seacroft , will be withdrawn and redeployed with the york ftrs on route 72 linking leeds and bradford .\nthe creation of cluedo is no mystery . master board game makers , waddington\u2019s , were based in leeds , and their crack team of creators put together the first ever board for cluedo in 1949 .\nthe talks are part of the first world centenary 2014 - 2018 and were presented to a live audience from october 2014 to may 2015 in the henry moore lecture theatre at leeds art gallery , west yorkshire , uk . the series was co - hosted by leeds art gallery and legacies of war and the school of fine art , history of art and cultural studies at the university of leeds .\n85 / 87 only used to run to the south of leeds anyway and has always been cherry road / hunslet , it was only extened west in one of first ' s great service reshuffles . .\nfirst says its high - frequency \u2018pulse\u2019 network extends across all the main corridors in leeds providing monday to friday daytime buses of at least every ten minutes on over 50 per cent of the bus network .\nhe experimented with projection techniques and was due to hold his first public screening in new york in 1890 .\nfor the first six weeks passengers will pay \u00a38 for a week of unlimited travel , instead of \u00a310 .\nthe first film will have its premiere at the edinburgh international film festival on tuesday . it will have screenings in leeds on 1 july and bradford on 2 july before going on general release on 3 july .\nwhen the overground concept was launched , first halifax should have allocated a different colour other than red . ( or leeds - vice - versa . . . if they were behind with overground . . . )\na surprise ending leads to a first dates first in this episode . the diners looking for love include bristolian parents ibiba and aarron , 82 - year - old stand - up comedian lynn , and fantasy novelist sarah .\nthere\u2019s a new confidence flowing through leeds \u2013 with a myriad bars , eateries and chic shopping experiences .\nlouis le prince is film royalty and leeds is where it all began . he filmed the first motion pictures at oakwood grange and on leeds bridge in 1888 . though the likes of thomas edison and the lumiere brothers have been given credit for their roles since , it was le prince who set the ball rolling .\npaul matthews , managing director of first leeds , said the company\nrecognises the hard work they do\nand had made a revised offer , which amounted to a\nsubstantial pay increase way above inflation\n.\nlee from leigh meets the girl of his dreams but forgets her name . meanwhile , in a first dates first , a mum and her son , jane and bobby , visit the restaurant together , each looking for love .\nhere at first bus , we have every kind of ticket to suit your journey . whether that means a day ticket or a monthly pass , we can help you enjoy cheap and stress - free journeys in leeds .\nmouse traps , jelly tots and hurricanes \u2013 bet you didn ' t know these lost stories about leeds .\ntransport bosses today unveiled the new bus system they believe will be just the ticket for passengers in leeds .\n49 : bramley - monkswood gate via broadlea estate - leeds - st . james hospital - boggart hill drive\n50 : horsforth - seacroft bus station via broadgate lane - leeds - st . james hospital - kentmere avenue 50a : horsforth - seacroft bus station via station road - leeds - st . james hospital - asket avenue\na new pulse brand has been launched by first leeds for its network of high frequency buses . the pulse branding will be applied to more than 250 buses of the 400 - vehicles fleet which includes front and side pink vinyls .\nforward leeds is the 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 .\nand elderly people in idle have also launched a petition complaining that they have lost their direct service to leeds .\nnow , fed up with getting disbelieving looks when telling people leeds was the birthplace of film , wilkinson has made a documentary titled the first film , which sets out the case for le prince as the father of the moving image .\nsteve graham , managing director of first leeds , said : \u201cthe overground heralds a major step forward for public transport in the city . it will encourage more people to choose the bus , reducing traffic congestion and improving the environment . \u201d\nplease update the first , stagecoach and arriva fleetlist . why is not update yet since may 2014 has fleet change yet .\nmaurice paynel was the lord of the manor at the start of the 13th century and he set about improving what was then a village \u2013 it was he who laid down the first plans for briggate and the surrounding area in 1207 . king john then went on to grant the people of leeds the ability to do business by their own accord for the first time .\nlaurie snyder is donating the family ' s louis le prince archive to the leeds philosophical and literary society in july .\nas the leading magazine and guide to leeds , you\u2019ll find everything you need to know about the city right here .\nthis art - related series has been concluded , but both leeds art gallery and legacies at war at the university of leeds welcome suggestions for further talks or activities . please see the \u2018contact us\u2019 section on how to get in touch .\nthose with long memories might remember the days when some of the best darts players in the world were televised from the leeds irish centre in the \u2018indoor league\u2019 . it was the first time they\u2019d been broadcast , and it was recognised with a leeds civic trust blue plaque in 2010 , with support from the likes of stephen fry , phil taylor and jeremy paxman .\ni think it looks good with the ' first skirt ' - keeps the operator identity and relieves the otherwise basic primary colours .\nthe report says , however , that first ' s shake - up would be the most\nsignificant and wide ranging\n.\nbe the first to know . get personalized event announcements , updates , and reviews every week with the urltoken event guide email .\nwe are having a focus on rehab . a chance for anyone living in leeds to find out about their residential rehab optio\u2026\nfrom wetherby to middleton across to yeadon and garforth , we have over 60 first bus routes in leeds . whether you want to catch the number 7 to primley park or need the number 16 to st james hospital , we\u2019re providing you with easier local travel .\nben woodburn became the youngest ever goalscorer in the club\u2019s history as he netted a first ever senior strike to help liverpool into the semi - finals of the efl cup with a hard - fought 2 - 0 win over leeds united at anfield on tuesday night .\nthe response from first is pulse , an easy , high frequency network of buses straight into the heart of leeds that mean you\u2019ll never wait more than ten minutes to hop into the city . a simplified service needed a straightforward campaign to let the public know .\nprice - wise , store first are unbeatable , even before taking into account that insurance and a padlock are included in the advertised price .\nmetrocards , west yorkshire dayrover , english national concessionary scheme passes and the \u00a35 metroday ticket are all valid on both first and centrebus services .\nbob dorr , first\u2019s business manager for leeds , said : \u201cthese new buses offer the latest in comfort and convenience for our customers and with low fares and a service every 10 minutes monday to saturday daytime , these services provide a real alternative to the car . \u201d\nfirst manchester may have more than one same overground route colour , but they do not operate in the same areas . the same can be compared for all overground routes of west yorkshire where they do not operate in same area with exception to 508 and the leeds red .\nour bus services in leeds are frequent and extremely simple to use , and we\u2019re constantly making travel easier for you . don\u2019t forget about the x6 bus to bradford , getting you from leeds to bradford as quickly as possible every 10 minutes . enjoy the journey .\ndrivers have already held two 24 - hour strikes , with unite claiming they earn \u00a32 less an hour than other first drivers in the region .\nfirst says the buses have been designed to make journeys as \u201crelaxing and convenient\u201d as possible , with extra legroom , leather seats and free wifi .\nfirst bradford managing director andy campbell says :\nit is radical , but once people use it they will like it and use it .\nwelcome to first bus leeds . with over 60 bus routes travelling around this lively city , you can hop off the bus anywhere and still find something exciting to see or do . whether you want to experience the hustle and bustle of the city centre , shopping at trinity leeds and victoria gate or head further afield for a family day at tropical world in roundhay you\u2019ll always find more with easier local travel .\nsutton united manager paul doswell ( right ) celebrates with his players after the win over leeds . photograph : tom jenkins for the guardian\nnevertheless , leeds were proving tough to open up and the conclusion of the opening half was reached without a mark on the scoresheet .\nour services between leeds and london run up to 21 times a day , from early in the morning until late in the evening .\n94 & 28 interworked in the bus station when the 28 ran every half hour , and i also believe there was a complicated interworking system with regards to the 780 / 755 & x84 . anyway , at that time there was a 24 route that ran beckhill estate to leeds and onto somewhere esle . the 94 at first replaced the 24 between leeds & beckhill , and kept the southern route . then first started there mess around and as you say it replaced the 5 which ran leeds - seacroft - scholes - cross gates - colton . then the 94 was withdrawn and as you say the 68 / 68a stepped in . the 63 then stepped in for th 94 for the southern section .\nthe following changes to commercial bus services are planned for introduction from 19 july 2009 . most of the changes effect services operated by first . there are also changes to arriva services in the south leeds and rothwell areas . except where indicated journeys or services supported by metro are unchanged .\nmembers of the unite union walked out for 24 hours at 02 : 00 bst claiming drivers earn \u00a32 less per hour than other regional first drivers .\nas a piece of moving image recording live action - yes i would say he was the first one to do that ,\nshe adds .\narranging telephone conference calls , video conference calls and taxi bookings . to foster good working relationships within the office and to provide a first . . .\n85 / 87 was originally run by bramley , only moving to hunslet park when the 40 was extended from leeds city centre to pudsey .\n\u2022 service 15 leeds \u2013 kirkstall \u2013 farsley \u2013 bradford will be withdrawn after 7pm ( mon - fri ) , 6pm ( sat ) .\non 67 minutes , klopp elected to make his first change of the night as woodburn replaced stewart , who had failed to recover from an earlier knock .\na spokesman for first said that the group was currently drawing up plans for \u201cthe next stage in the lifecycle of the streetcar vehicles in the north region\u201d .\nsutton\u2019s 1 - 0 victory against leeds at gander green lane means the fifth round will feature two non - league sides for the first time , with another fifth - tier team , lincoln city , already in the last 16 after their 3 - 1 defeat of brighton & hove albion on saturday .\n\u201cthe benefits of using the bus in leeds are wrapped up into one simple brand that helps customers and new customers know what to expect . \u201d\n\u2022 a new weekday peak only x55 will operate ( inbound am outbound pm ) half hourly from tingley mills and morley to leeds via m621 .\nat the other end , liverpool were fashioning half - chances with first origi and then can both being unable to make clean contact on openings inside the area .\nas previously reported by the yorkshire evening post , first is proposing a series of measures which it says would deliver a \u201cradically improved\u201d bus service across west yorkshire .\nhere there are a couple of interesting members of the fleet including 19000 which is now 10 years old as it previously worked with first york after its demonstrating years , and there ' s 19029 which was infact new to first york as it replaced 19000 for that to be rebuilt to mix in with the production vehicles .\nthe claim dates back more than 125 years , to 14 october 1888 , when a family gathered in the garden in the leeds suburb of roundhay .\nnow coun ozolins claims she has been told by first bradford that it is\nwritten in stone\nand the services will be brought in whatever the public say .\nand when the bradford overground begins to roll in just over a fortnight ' s time there will be the incentive of cut price travel for people using first cards .\nmetro chairman coun chris greaves has already warned first not to expect his organisation to automatically come up with the cash subsidies that would keep threatened services on the road .\nin 1879 , the temperance hotel , or leeds bridge house as it\u2019s known now , was built just on the south side of leeds bridge \u2013 and though many say it takes inspiration from the flat iron building in new york , it actually preceded it . so we pipped the big apple to the post .\nms reeves , who did the honours at a ceremony in bramley to officially launch the fleet , said : \u201cthis is great news for people in leeds .\nand today the yorkshire evening post can give passengers the lowdown on exactly which leeds services appear to have been earmarked for the chop in mid - july .\n\u201cpulse brings together high frequency , network connectivity and great value fares into one simple distinctive brand , \u201d says paul turner , head of commercial , first in west yorkshire .\n\u2022 the frequency from scholes to leeds will reduce from two buses per hour to one . this will , however , offer a shorter journey time to leeds . scholes and pendas fields will lose a direct link to seacroft . scholes will benefit , however , by having a direct service to barwick in elmet and aberford .\nthe deal comes after months of work from luu\u2019s jonny foster , community officer , working with first buses to make travel to university and around the city more affordable for students .\nit warns that first isn ' t the only bus firm ready to revise its timetables in july , with rival operators arriva , centrebus and stagecoach proposing changes of their own .\nthis website contains audio recordings and transcripts of a series of eight public talks exploring the relationship between art and the first world war through a variety of approaches to this subject .\nbmw 320i 2009 registration bmw 320i 2009 registration - 74000miles - mot end : nov2018 . posted by jinal in motors , cars in leeds city centre . 15 june 2018\n\u201cit is proposed to enter in to a partnership agreement whereby first will agree to keeping the vehicles on the corridor and introduce further enhancements subject to patronage growth , \u201d preston added .\ndoswell sympathised with the leeds manager , saying he would have done \u201cexactly the same in his position\u201d , but sutton\u2019s match - winner made it clear the home team had been encouraged by leeds\u2019s choice of players . \u201ci think when we saw their team sheet especially being at home , we thought we had a chance , \u201d collins said .\njust when we thought streetcar operation in the uk was to end after the hyperlink 72 had finished , first swansea have repainted 19038 in a variation of one of first ' s express liveries in the olympia colours with blue front end . it will work on the 8x uni service to work alongside enviro200 mmcs which already wear the same livery since they were new . .\nthe 17 - year - old pounced shortly after coming on a substitute on only his second ever competitive appearance for the reds first team , turning home georginio wijnaldum\u2019s pass from close range .\nreverend samuel marsden was born in farsley in 1765 , but he went on to become chaplain to the settlement of sydney in 1793 . that\u2019s not all . he was also the first missionary to new zealand and he was responsible for bringing the first exported wool to england on his ship , active . in fact , he became a pioneer in the wool trade down under .\nwelcome to first bus berkshire & the thames valley . with 9 bus services operating around the region , we can help you see some of the area\u2019s spectacular sights . whether you want to shop til\u2019 you drop in high wycombe , or stop by some of the country ' s finest royal connections in windsor , you can find more with easier local bus travel from first .\nfirst through the doors is anna , who has a lengthy list of what she wants from her perfect man . she meets her date liam , who likens dating to hunting a gazelle .\nleeds self storage doesn\u2019t need to have a huge impact on your business or household budget . our self storage units are the most affordable in leeds \u2013 and in fact the uk \u2013 and with sizes ranging from 10 to 2000 sq ft we can meet your individual storage requirements . get an instant quote for your storage requirements using our online pricing tool !\ned is young and well - spoken and is meeting the equally inexperienced purdey , who tries to hide her ' crazy ' personality . could this be first love for the pair of them ?\ndo six - foot - tall legal pa jordan and basketball player william have too much in common ? plus : first dates ' oldest ever dater , and the return of science technician ian .\nthey may not be as famous as some of the others , but leeds had a number of uprisings in the 19th century . the luddite riots kicked off in 1812 , reacting to the progresses of the industrial revolution . the chartist movement had strong ties in leeds too and led their own riots in 1842 . industry wasn\u2019t all plain sailing for the city .\nover the course of the 1960s , albert johanneson broke down more barriers than any other footballer ever had before . the leeds united winger was a south african , and he became one of the most high profile black footballers to have ever played in the top flight . as the first black fa cup finalist in united\u2019s 1965 defeat to liverpool , he was a true trailblazer .\never heard of leeds children\u2019s day ? you probably haven\u2019t , because it doesn\u2019t happen anymore , but it was once one of the biggest events on the social calendar . it brought thousands of school children and their families together in roundhay park for athletic displays and games \u2013 becoming a hallmark of post - war leeds . it\u2019s just a shame it doesn\u2019t exist today .\nthe original 5 route has had major reshuffles east of leeds . didnt the 94 once operated the leeds - scholes - crossgates . then it was changed into the 90 , then the 68 / 68a , which to be honest lasted a few years , now the routes disappeared . centrebus operate the part with the ( 63b correct me ) , evenings and sundays .\nseries one favourite rajan returns to the first dates restaurant , hoping to be fourth time lucky . will his chat - up lines impress corinne , who has a history of meeting all the wrong men ?\nann - marie visits the first dates restaurant on her 50th birthday . she ' s survived four bouts of cancer and believes time is precious . will she want to spend it with her date carl ?\neventually , earlier this year , the york service was withdrawn completely , and the double - deckers returned to the number 4 route full time . some of the buses went to leeds , to strengthen the ftr service there . but first had a new idea up its sleeves . after all , these buses had cost \u00a3300 , 000 each to buy , and were only six years old .\nduring his 33 years in the film business , wilkinson says only a few people have known what he was talking about , and why leeds can claim to be the birthplace of film .\nhi , as i don ' t visit leeds that often and the excellent resource that was west yorkshire buses has now closed , i was wondering if anyone could provide a full comprehensive list of which services are either run by bramley or hunslet park and also include the services running into leeds from other depots such as bradford & halifax for instance ? many thanks in advance .\nif the scheme is a success first have hinted at making the arrangement a permanent feature potentially extending their offering to students with a 30 % discount on fares across the whole of west yorkshire from september 2016 .\nas part of the new brand launch , first will be sending out leaflets to nearly 500 , 000 households and launching an extensive media advertising campaign both on - and off - line to spread the word .\nfirst york has confirmed that 22 \u201ccustomer hosts\u201d employed on the number 4 route to take fares from passengers have lost their jobs as a result of the decision to replace the bendy ftr buses with double deckers .\n\u201cthe move follows the withdrawal of the ftr from the city in favour of double decker buses . first remains interested in the ftr concept and the vehicles from york will now be used elsewhere in the region .\nbut first ' s managing director for west and north yorkshire , dave alexander , has said it is\nquite wrong\nto suggest the proposals are an attempt to lever extra money from the public purse .\nas well as the roundhay garden scene , le prince used the single - lens camera to film short sequence of people and carriages on leeds bridge , and his son adolphe playing the accordion .\n\u2022 tendered service 78 will operate direct from st james ' hospital to the city centre rather than via woodhouse thereby reducing journey time for passengers from east leeds wishing to access the city centre .\nthe ftr might have become the ' pst ' but the livery infact still lives on , there are still a few streetcars wearing the ftr livery as 19020 in leeds still sees spells on the route 4 as the bus is only acting as reserve , lets not forget go ahead in luton who now owns the very few remaining spare streetcars and now the only ones sold to another bus company outside first , which brings back the time go north east trialled yn07 syj but go ahead are repainting their luton airport branded buses in the same mauve colour as the unilink branded first somerset and avon wright eclipse fusions and alx400s .\n\u2022 service 68 / 68a will be completely withdrawn . the current route of service 68 between leeds and seacroft via gipton will be maintained at the current frequency by extending service 5 ( similar to as occurs in the evening and on sundays except via copperfields college ) . all routes in the gipton area will be maintained however the frequency of service to leeds from foundry lane will reduce to hourly .\nthree daters return to the restaurant hoping to pull a cracker in time for christmas , while some couples who had more luck first time round return too . and one of them gets down on one knee . . .\na storm brews as 27 - year - old hairdresser ben breezes in for his date with daisy , and fantasy writer sarah returns after her last date went awry . and a steamy first kiss is on the cards .\nstudent leah ' s on her first ever date . welder daniel and student midwife emily bond over their shared love of romcoms . pilot antonia hopes to meet a man who wants to know the woman behind the uniform .\nwhereas 19030 and 19031 are being sold to ensignbus , very unusual as first would scrap , transfer or withdraw unwanted buses let alone something which just might not sell , but further up north , leeds have still some streetcars gathering dust but for the ones in operation , time is ticking for them as the whole of the ftr fleet in the uk are to be withdrawn in around three years which is a total shame especially for the hyperlinks as they had quite a few improvements . this news came from a few bus drivers working for first so make the most of these purple and blue slugs . so how long will las vegas ' last ?\na total of 18 state - of - the - art double - decker buses have been pressed into service by first on the 49 route that runs between bramley and monkswood gate in seacroft via eastgate and st james\u2019s hospital .\nfinding your next bus in leeds is easy . just type your location in the search bar . then click on the flag of the bus stop you want more information about . it\u2019s as simple as that .\nit says steps such as the introduction in leeds of buses modelled on london\u2019s routemasters would bring greater benefits than the city\u2019s planned \u00a3250m new generation transport ( ngt ) trolleybus project at a fraction of the cost .\nwith the exception of the introductory lecture which sets the scene , all presentations have a connection to leeds or yorkshire , either by way of biography or through an engagement with local sites , collections and institutions .\nhannah and lee both love festivals ; will they make sweet music together ? mary from liverpool is looking for a ' straight paul o ' grady ' . and ' edgy librarian ' lookalike olivia is on her first ever date .\nmeanwhile , the ftr idea had spread to other cities , with first operating them in leeds and swansea . interestingly , in all three cities , it was the number 4 service that was converted to ftr \u2013 undoubtedly a mere coincidence but interesting nonetheless . and , for a time , some buses ftr buses ran on the shuttle service between luton airport and its nearest railway station , luton airport parkway , but these have since moved to swansea .\nbramley run all leeds guided bus routes . good question with the 85 / 87 . it might be to do with the space in bramley . there isn ' t enough for the vehicle requirement on these routes .\ndad - of - two graeme , who ' s 33 and six foot five , is on his first date since his wife passed away . rock fan anthony , who ' s 64 , meets retired nurse and amateur magician barbara .\nover the course of those releases , they achieved ten consecutive top ten singles at active rock radio\u2014including their very first # 1 at the format\ncoming down\nin 2012 . their music has been featured prominently everywhere from nbc ' s criminal minds to the madden video game series . then , american capitalist debuted at # 3 on the billboard top 200 with over 90 , 000 units sold first week , solidifying their status as a bona fide and undeniable mainstream juggernaut .\nin a difficult contest against a spirited leeds side , divock origi had opened the scoring moments earlier , sliding in to convert a wonderfully - weighted trent alexander - arnold centre at the near post with 14 minutes remaining .\nonce the action got underway , leeds threatened to take a third - minute lead when hadi sacko was judged onside as he got behind the liverpool defence , but simon mignolet made a sprawling stop to thwart the attacker .\ni don ' t think leeds management would of done that as the 508 is less frequent . furthermore , they don ' t stop near each other . in manchester , they use the same colours more than once .\nthese streetcars were launched in 2009 as this batch differed a bit to the york and leeds batches . the branding is very different but the livery still remains the same plus the seats are leather for the whole fleet .\n\u201cthere was only one or two that were regular first\u2011team [ players ] . but at home we fancy our chances against anyone . it will be a big upset out in the public but for us we knew we could do it . \u201d\nsome of the changes have come about after first lost control of a number of routes in the city to rival operator centrebus of huddersfield . the operator was recently criticised by some passengers for raising the prices of some of its bus passes .\ndaniel , who ' s 31 , is on his first ever date , hoping to overcome his nervousness around women . hank , who ' s 4 ' 11\n, wants to meet a lady to love him for who he is .\nbisexual jo embarks on her first ever date with a woman : 4 ' 7\npersonal trainer naomi . dean ' s dream of dating a lady ' kissed by fire ' comes true when he meets flame - haired estate agent kate .\nplease be advised that due to the skipton town centre cycle race , service x84 will operate a diversion on wednesday 11th july . journeys from leeds city bus station at 14 : 55 / 15 : 55 / . . .\nle prince was born in metz , north - east france . he studied chemistry and physics at university , then worked as a photographer and painter before being offered a job at john whitley ' s engineering firm in leeds .\npriest natsef - amun has been in leeds since 1824 , but he used to have a few friends . during the second world war there were three mummies in the former leeds museum , but when it was hit by a bomb strike , only one survived \u2013 and it\u2019s amazing that he did . the inner lid of priest natsef - amun\u2019s coffin was smashed , but miraculously , his remains were untouched \u2013 and you can still visit them today .\nthe corridor is identified in the leeds city region transport strategy as one of the most important in the region . a present it generates a high public transport modal share with 34 % of trips to work taken by bus .\na three - phase investment plan for the corridor has been developed by first , metro and the respective local authorities . alongside vehicle refurbishment , this will include staff training , joint marketing , smart ticketing initiatives and infrastructure works to accomodate the vehicles .\npulse is bus travel made simple . so to promote it we took iconic children\u2019s toys and games and added a bus twist to show how easy it is to use pulse in leeds . from bright and colourful 48 sheet posters featuring a bus merry - go - round to highlight frequency , to a bus based connect4 to highlight links , our fun and friendly illustrations bring to life the benefits and demonstrate just how simple catching the bus now is in leeds .\nthe new campaign reaches right across leeds , with above the line press , poster and radio ad and digital banners pointing to a new dedicated pulse microsite . all pushing the message that using pulse is as easy as child\u2019s play .\njamie collins , the sutton captain , scored the decisive penalty and the club who famously knocked out coventry city in 1989 now have the chance to become the first post - war team from outside the top four divisions to reach the quarter - finals .\nfirst have revised the colours of the following overground routes : 2 yellow line 3 / 3a red line 12 green line 13 / 13a blue line the 2 / 3 / 3a will become just the red line . the 12 / 13 / 13a are to become just the blue line . they are also ( maybe ) going to brand buses used on that route for the two routes . an image of what this branding will look like can be found on page 4 of first to know : urltoken\ncoaches to london leave leeds city coach station from 5am ( approx ) , with up to 21 services per day . the coach station is based in the heart of the city centre , and is served by dozens of bus routes .\ntwo diners decide to serenade their dates in this episode . meanwhile , greig is looking for a feisty man , but is john ' s brutal honesty a step too far ? and hebe , who ' s 20 , is on her first ever date .\neveryone talks about notting hill , but the leeds west indian carnival has been going for longer \u2013 in fact , it\u2019s the longest running west indian carnival in europe . they\u2019ve been going since 1967 , and celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2017 .\nwe are really excited to be launching our new \u2018night rider\u2019 weekend service . our n10 buses will offer cheaper and more flexible alternatives for late night travel into the city . in just under 30 minutes you can get from wakefield to leeds !\n\u2022 service 46 will be replaced by service 64 on the current route and frequency except it will operate via corporation st instead of wynyard drive . wynyard drive will continue to be served by arriva services to leeds and the white rose centre .\nthe volvo b7la - based bendybuses , operated previously on \u2018ftr\u2019 - branded routes numbered 4 in york and leeds , are being repainted in a two - tone dark blue livery and equipped with leather seats , free wifi and new ticketing systems .\ndr claudia sternberg is senior lecturer in the school of fine art , history of art and cultural studies at the university of leeds and strand leader for culture and the arts at legacies of war , the university\u2019s world war one centenary project .\n\u2022 the current route of service 90 east of leeds city centre will be operated by an extended service 61 half hourly on its old route from park row to st james hospital via hunslet . peak trips will operate via cross green industrial estate .\nle prince ' s first camera had 16 lenses , which took what wilkinson also dismisses as\nsequential photographs\n. wilkinson defines film as being shot from a single point of view - as with le prince ' s next invention , the single - lens camera .\nchristopher saxton was the royal cartographer to elizabeth i . the tingley native and resident was responsible for the first ever county maps of england and wales , which gave each county their own double page map in the atlas of the counties of england and wales in 1579 .\nemily hills and lewis pollard were students on the ma art gallery and museum studies in the school of fine art , history of art and cultural studies at the university of leeds . they developed the website , transcribed the talks and provided the links .\nservice route overview 1 beeston \u2013 leeds - 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", "topic": 31}], "title": "carrere records", "paragraphs": ["record company of the french carrere label mainly used for marketing , distribution and copyright . for the label , also spelled carr\u00e8re , use carrere . for the uk company please use carrere records ltd . . for the dutch company please use carrere records - holland .\ni remember the 45 and 12\nsleeves being pink with carrere on it .\nanother song from the carrere album , i took the album noise out . enjoy\nthe carrere prestige vinyls i was unimpressed by and replaced with ojcs or cds .\nfor more information about claude carrere , please email us at info @ creativeanddreams . com .\nmusic and tv entrepreneur , visionary and friend , claude carrere , passed away april 9 , 2014 .\nin 1978 , prompted by the uk success of carrere artist la belle \u00e9poque\u2019s single , \u2018black is black\u2019 , which was released through emi , claude carrere decided to set up carrere uk and appointed fred cannon as managing director . his first signing , and carrere\u2019s first uk release , was \u2018substitute\u2019 from south african girl group clout , which reached number 2 in the uk singles chart . with fred cannon at the helm , carrere uk would go on to enjoy hit after hit from artists that included dollar , rose tattoo and saxon . in 1985 , carrere uk released \u2018move closer\u2019 by us artist phyllis nelson . it went to the top of the charts and became carrere\u2019s biggest selling single of all time in the uk .\nthe album was already out in europe on the french label carrere records as breakin\u2019 the chains . however , this 1981 version contains some different mixes and alternate song titles from the later us edition .\na . a . & a . ; records ( uk ) ltd , bite records , cener music publishing belgium , cnr belgium n . v . , cnr discos s . r . l . , cnr discos venezuela , c . a . , cnr records sweden , hqt music group , injection disco dance label , jaws records ( 2 ) , mindblowing technomania , vlaamse sterren\nhmm - not my experience at all . the ones i have ( carrere ) sound very ' thin ' , to say the least .\nthere were no riverside records issued between 1972 to the early 1980\u2019s . in the 1980\u2019s riverside records were released by fantasy records as part of the original jazz classics ( ojc ) series . these records had the graphics of the first riverside label but white and gray rather than the white and blue used originally . at the bottom of this label was\u201cfantasy , inc . , berkeley , california\u201d .\ncreative and dreams music network , llc and fred cannon are proud to honor the achievements of french legendary record and tv company founder , producer and songwriter claude carrere .\nin 1988 , carrere uk closed its doors , and in 1990 , the company was acquired by warner music group . carrere has the distinction of being the only french label to have attained multiple worldwide successes , including a number one in the us with the song , \u2018friends and lovers\u2019 , performed by gloria loring and carl anderson .\nused 1980 sacem whitesnake 2 x\nlive\nlp . made in france , sacem , 1980 . used 2 x\nlive\nfrench pressed lp . underdog & carrere records , sacem , pressed in france , 1980 , used . 2 x lp set . live lp\u00b4s .\nanimalism 1966 . red pax labels . pax records . rare compilation from their early years . with laminated front cover .\nthanks for the \u201cpromotion\u201d of wynton kelly from second to first , rudolf . pleasant change from shadenfreude of posters demoting my records the other way around . records have feelings you know . the bill evans is his best work in my view .\nwonk released their 4th album ( nervous racehorse ) which was released back in march 2014 on manchester punk label tns records .\nmelodicrock records is excited to announce the signing of one of finland\u2019s youngest and most hard hitting . . . + continue reading\nthe record label is black with silver writing , planet records , west germant , gema , 1980 , pl 53 222 . stereo , pressed in west germany . planet records , 1980 . made in west germany . with original wea inner sleeve .\nmelodicrock records delves back into the archives in june , delivering a blast from the past from respected vocalist . . . + continue reading\nmelodicrock records is truly excited to bring a brand new , exciting melodic rock band to light . one that . . . + continue reading\nmelodicrock records is overjoyed to be bringing one of our favourite vocalists to the label . the mighty , goran . . . + continue reading\nrare gema / west german 12\nvinyl lp , used , polydor records . gema , 1973 7 1974 . polydor records , made in west germany , 1973 / 1974 . gem , 2383 261 . we\u00b4re really gonna raise the roof ( 3 : 06 ) . a side .\nwmg\u2019s family of labels\u2014including atlantic records group , warner bros . records inc . , and parlophone\u2014is among the most prominent and successful in the history of music , encompassing a global roster of acclaimed artists and an unparalleled catalog including many of the world ' s most popular and influential recordings .\nrare gatefolded 12\nvinyl lp with nice gatefolded cover , used , emi records , uk , 1973 , pctc 252 , stereo , 0c066 05492 . emi records ltd . , uk . uk 12\nvinyl lp only for england . 2 ;\nstep lightly\n. 3 ;\nphotograph\n.\ncirca survive\njuturna\nlp 33 1 / 3 r . p . m . , equal vision records , 2010 , usa . reissue press on grey / white swirled vinyl w / insert ! of 1 , 000 . i visually grade records using the goldmine standards . anything can be worked out .\nthis los angeles , usa heavy metal band was put together by vocalist don dokken ( 29 june 1953 ) . his first break came when producer dieter dierks recruited him to supply ( eventually unused ) back - up vocals on the scorpions\u0092blackout in 1982 . dierks then allowed dokken the remaining studio time to produce demos . these rough recordings impressed carrere records enough to sec read more\nstraylight run\ns / t\nlp 33 1 / 3 r . p . m . , victory records , 2012 , usa . 1st us vinyl press - ltd ed of 100 for r . s . d . 2012 - on clear / black smoke vinyl - . i visually grade records using the goldmine standards .\nojc are owned by concord records , so maybe we ' ll start seeing some more titles that have been out - of - print become available to the public soon .\nre - branded as rage , the band signed to enterprising independent label carrere records ( home of saxon , rose tattoo and dokken ) and began their fight back by releasing the album ' out of control ' . surprisingly , it also became an entree into the emerging nwobm movement , a scene that embraced rage as not only defenders of the faith but also as an exciting new prospect that would undoubtedly reach new heights in the future .\n[ 1981 ] the label is carrere / mirage . out of control / what have i done wrong ? / she ' s on fire / roll the dice / fallen idol / / money / i don ' t wanna leave / rage / thank that woman\nrare gema west german / italian 12\nvinyl lp , used , polydor records . the cover is printed in italy , and the 12\nvinyl disc is pressed in west germany .\nthe last flight of juri gagarin\n( 7 : 03 ) .\nnightmares\n( 5 : 02 ) . rare swedish 12\nvinyl lp , used , jive records .\ni have an image you could add to your riverside record labels . it\u2019s a 1967 u . s . reissue ( distributed by abc records , promo , mono , deep groove ) .\nhi , i have some japanese riverside titles \u2013 waltz for debby is one of them . blue riverside label with japanese translation . back of jacket is liner notes in japanese . glossy . fontana records is referenced on the jacket : \u201cmade and sold by fontana records under rights from interdisc s . a . \u201d number sr - 7015 . any idea when these could have been pressed ? thanks\ndon ' t know the answer for sure but all the carrere singles i bought in the uk from the late 70 ' s to late 80 ' s that didn ' t have picture sleeves came in plain white paper sleeves . except for 1 that had a wea company sleeve .\ninteresting account on riverside in its various ramifications . how is the french black mono sound wise ? who has got a copy ? michel out there ? what is the year of issue of these french black monos ? and who produced them interdisc or phonogram or somebody else ( carrere ) ?\nmusic industry credits : while an executive with emi records , he worked with artists including john lennon , ringo starr , george harrison , paul mccartney , the rolling stones , pink floyd , kate bush , queen , stevie wonder , jim capaldi , elton john , lionel richie , the sex pistols , romina power and al bano carrisi , suzi quatro , deep purple and michael jackson . as managing director of carrere records italy and uk , he worked with robert \u201cmutt\u201d lange , trevor horn , hans zimmer , clout , dollar , saxon , rage , vibrators , ottawan , demon , the church , phyllis nelson , the monks , ryan paris , stingray , debbie bonham and eros ramazzotti .\nin the mid - 1970s , nashville\u2019s major record labels began dropping country music\u2019s most legendary performers from their rosters . frustrated in particular by decca records\u2019 release of ernest tubb , pete and rose decided to record some of tubb\u2019s new songs in the hopes of regenerating interest in this legend\u2019s music by a major label . when that didn\u2019t happen , pete and rose formed first generation records for ernest tubb and other grand ole opry and traditional country artists they had been so proud to be associated with through the years . they would eventually record more than 350 masters with legendary country artists . these icons still have product available through first generation records .\ngrauer died , following a sudden heart attack , in december 1963 , and the company went bankrupt not long after . the catalogue was leased by abc records , which reissued some of it , but virtually all riverside masters were acquired by fantasy records in 1972 who proceeded to flood the market with bland reissues , which often do not do the music justice , and so ensured the continued desirability of original pre - 1972 riverside pressings .\nisland records usa , catalog # b0008109 - 01 from 2007 . picture disc vinyl still looks near mint ! we are located in the landmark purple building on the northeast side of the square in downtown denton , tx .\ndon ' t know about the musidisc editions ( from the 60s ? ) . sometimes though ( and not often ) the carrere ' s ( from the mid to late 70s ) can throw a total wobbly and sound fantastic . i have a clarke / boland big band french mps lp that comes in that category .\nelectric light orchestra - showdown uk import lp on purple vinyl masters of rock . harvest 5c - 038 - 05698 . excellent copy . all records cleaned w / nitty gritty . this sounds fantastic . record ex and cover ex .\nthe british inland revenue served connolly and the other members of the sweet with a multi - million pound tax assessment for the income earned off their hit records . connolly sold his house to pay his share of the tax bill .\nduring 1990 connolly reunited with the original sweet line - up , for the promotion of a music video documentary in london at tower records and again there were rumours of a full band reunion which , ultimately , came to naught .\n8 . saxon / power & the glory ( carrere 1983 ) up to this point , let\u2019s face it : saxon occasionally stumbled upon an anthem , but for the most part , the group luckily was allowed a handicap or a few paces\u2019 head start , sorta like the way we deal with kiss or the rolling stones . then a shocking transformation takes place , and saxon gets beside itself with manic metal . drummer nigel glockler has a lot to do with it ( traps to cannons ) , as does producer jeff glixman , who unwittingly takes a page from the ebony records heavy - metal handbook .\nthis box set was bought brand new in 1978 and only had outer plastic removed , records have not been played . white album has four photos and poster that has not been unfolded . rare piece of beatles music history all in one box set .\nahh . . . i ' m talking about musidisc editions ( earlier ? ) , the few carrere lps ( mostly ojc copies ) i have are very variable . lush life is very good and meets the esquire version head on , where as art peppers modern jazz classics sounds like mud - very poor indeed compared to a vogue mono of the same session .\ntiger and the duke - 12\nlp . the sound of animals fighting . act iv : you don ' t need a witness . limited 180 gram audiophile black vinyl . 2014 equal vision records . only 300 made ( rarest pressing ) . vinyl : new / sealed .\nrare siae italian pressed 12\nvinyl lp , used , rca records 1982 . super rare david bowie lp\nrare\nfrom 1982 . see photos . 5 ;\n. 4 ;\n. 3 ;\n. 2 ;\n. 1 ;\n.\nin a thread which i started called\nrecord prices for records\n, i said that i was noticing an escalating rise in the price being asked for used copies of ojcs which were no longer available . \u00a330 ( $ 60 ) is not unusual for these on amazon . uk .\nafter pete\u2019s death in 1988 , rose began marketing the roster of artists on first generation records in new ways through www . countryrecords . com , while drake\u2019s publishing companies and record label continue to have success with songs being placed in television and film , and songs recorded by major artists .\nrelayer is the seventh studio album from the english progressive rock band yes , recorded and released in 1974 on atlantic records . relayer reached no . 4 in the uk , remaining 8 weeks in the top 40 , and no . 5 in the us , remaining 16 weeks in the top 200 .\nused bryan adams live lp . made in west germany , gema , sr 0001 , lc 4711 . used live lp . sylvester records , sr 0001 , stereo , gema , used rare live lp .\nrun to you\n.\nstraight from the heart\n.\nlonely nights\n.\na question i have is : in the early to mid - eighties did carrere have a standard company sleeve for its 45 releases , and what did it look like ? every release i am seeing so far that doesn ' t come with its own picture sleeve is in a plain white sleeve ( or is matched up with what is obviously the wrong sleeve ) . if you know the answer , please post an image of the correct sleeve . thanks .\nfor rage , this scene provided them with the perfect opportunity to not only update their sound but to also wipe the slate clean . signed to the fast rising independent label carrere , they issued two well received albums before settling in to record their third record , the slightly more refined ' run for the night ' , a record that would be the band ' s bid to hitch their wagon to the more melodic , arguably aor , side of rock genre .\n1 ;\njump they say\nleftfield 12\nvocal . used dj promo only 12\nmaxi single , 4 songs , 33 rpm . made only for the u . k , as a rare dj promo only . arista records , uk , ad92 , left 1 , made in the u . k . 33 rpm .\nin 1955 the prestige records contract of thelonious monk was bought out and monk was signed by riverside , where he remained for the next five years . during the next few years , cannonball adderley , bill evans , charlie byrd , johnnygriffin and wes montgomery made substantial contributions to riverside\u2019s catalog , establishing it as a major jazz label .\nthe black french riverside cover say \u201cdistributed in europe by interdisk\u201d and the matrix looks like it could be decca - related ( decca pressed british riverside up until end of the fifties / very early sixties after which pressing shifted to philips . ) but it lacks the usual decca master version and engineer codes . no idea who pressed it or exactly when , but it is not deep groove , and the cover is sixties laminated made in france ( paris printer ) certainly before seventies and definitely not carrere .\nthe fifth label was used on the rs - 3000 series . it was brown and black with a black and white logo . printing was white . a large \u201cr\u201d above the center hole with \u201criverside\u201d below it . at the bottom of the label was \u201cdistribted by abc records , inc . , new york , n . y . 10019 \u2013 made in u . s . a . \u201d\n23 . tygers of pan tang / wild cat mca 1980 ) the only tygers album featuring the katz klaw vocal grit of future neat records boss jess cox , \u201cwild cat\u201d was an early biker - metal classic exuding all the boisterous charm one would expect from a bunch of young kids excitedly helping build a scene . an appealing cross between the smart riffs of maiden and the roughshod delivery of tank .\n10 . witchfinder general / friends of hell ( heavy metal 1983 ) no less than the band that invented doom metal , witchfinder general crunched its way somberly through bleak songs of loss , impossibly turgid , charmingly loose and guileless . a mere two records , witchfinder general nonetheless gave the nwobhm its leaden anchor , staking claim , proposing that metal , logically , was supposed to weigh down body and soul .\n18 . motorhead / another perfect day ( bronze 1983 ) yes , i know , motorhead pioneered this stuff through five hugely influential previous records ( ok , maybe two of them are vastly lauded ) , but true usefulness in the life of this writer doesn\u2019t happen until brian \u201crobbo\u201d robertson arrives and cleans up the sound a bit . in tandem , lemmy writes some of his most artful words of wisdom .\nliverpool based outfit rage were been born out of the ashes of well - respected 70s hard rock unit nutz , a group who had released four well received albums for a & m records . with relations cooling between the label , the band and their management , it was decided , out of sheer frustration and political uncertainty , to cut off those associations and move on to pastures new , albeit under a different name .\nrock n ' roll aint dead , it ' s just waking up . in a watered down glass of phony indie pop and cookie cutter rock , the beat seekers bring you a shot of genuine american rock n ' roll . the band is anchored by prolific lead singer , guitarist , and songwriter keith fertwagner . with four records released since the bands inception , these guys are no strangers to hard work and good music .\nthe frenzy and raw energy of the early days were captured by their debut single \u201ci\u2019m alive on the bands own labritain label and sold well enough to become a minor hit . next through their association with united artists records the second and third singles , \u201cnasty nasty\u201d and the now classic \u201cemergency\u201d were released both scaling the lower reaches of the charts and confirming 999 to be one of the major forces in the british new wave movement .\nprogressing through two independent albums and gaining a solid following , they eventually signed a major deal with industry heavyweights atlantic records and cut this self titled album in san francisco . issued in 1990 , it is a record of extreme maturity , harnessing their power - metal onslaught with precision and force . featuring killer tracks such as ' don ' t wait for me ' , ship of fools ' and the title track itself , the album is still impresses to this day .\nrose managed the businesses , which included five publishing companies , a recording studio , a record label and the administration service , while pete produced artists for major label production deals and first generation records while also playing steel guitar on major artists\u2019 recording sessions . rose also made the time to be active in the community ; serving on boards with the easter seals , american lung association , nashville entertainment association , and committees involved in the music row beautification with the mayor\u2019s office .\n\u201ci am excited and truly honored to welcome sir cannon and miss rose to the airplay direct family . they are both amazing people and accomplished music industry professionals . together they are the gifted executive team that owns and operates creative & dreams music network , and first generation records\u201d , said lynda weingartz , ceo \u2013 airplay direct . \u201cairplay direct\u2019s collective evolution manages the \u2018apd artist ambassador\u2019 program , and will work closely with rose and fred on airplay direct initiatives to help educate , develop and mentor the global apd membership . \u201d\nused 1984 toyah best of lp . made in the u . k . 1984 . used lp . 16 tracks lp . tracklisting ; a - side ; i want to be free . good morning universe . rebel run . angels and demons . we are . race through space . the angel and me . thunder in the montains b - side ; it\u00b4s a mystery . brave new world . neon womb . sphinx . be proud be loud ( be heard ) . the vow . danced . ieya . safari records , uk , 1984 , ne 1268 . used uk lp . international shipping is 19 , - usd $ .\nin 1988 , connolly reunited in los angeles , california , with former band members mick tucker , steve priest and andy scott , to rework studio versions of\naction\nand\nthe ballroom blitz\n. this was to be trial to see if a full reunion and new album could be arranged . this was for america ' s mca records . connolly arrived having had troubles with a local rental car and getting lost on the way to the studio . this mike chapman - produced reunion floundered quickly due to problems with brian ' s voice , and brian went back to performing with his band ,\nthe new sweet\n.\nten years ago i used to pass the ojcs up when buying records with the idea that i would find earlier pressings , possibly first pressings in the racks . i ' ve never been one to collect multiple copies of an album , so instead of buying the first copy i saw , i . e . an ojc sometimes , i would hold off until an earlier pressing crossed my path . with the rising cost of those originals and their scarcity , i am looking at ojcs from a different perspective . for the most part , i ' m finding used copies in near mint condition for $ 6 . 00 to $ 10 . 00 . the sound of these lps is quite acceptable and if i really want the title on vinyl instead of cd , i ' m no longer hesitating on purchasing these editions .\nused 1986 biem / ncb , 12\nlp , 10 songs , 33 rpm . made only for the scandinavian countries . with original innersleeve , see photos of the actual item . tracklisting ; a - side ; 1 ;\nwont stop\n. 2 ;\nhard as a rock\n. 3 ;\n( i cant stand ) losing you\n. 4 ;\npoint of no return\n. 5 ;\nhunter\n. b - side ; 1 ;\nsummerlove\n. 2 ;\nfarrah\n. 3 ;\nget up and go\n. 4 ;\nlimbo a go go\n. 5 ;\ndo it\n. emi records ( dansk - engelsk ) a / s , holland , 33 rpm , biem / ncb , 1a 064 13 9662 1 , 1981 , used . pressed and printed in holland , biem / ncb , dmm mastered lp , 1986 international shipping is 19 , - usd .\nurltoken - & nbspthis ; website is for sale ! - & nbspvinylrecords ; resources and information .\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\nyou ' re o . k . / t ' es o . k .\nmusica loca = crazy music / a . i . e . is my song\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nmr rockbrat and cowboy col . rock n roll blood brothers til the very end . . . .\nenter your email address to subscribe to the rockbrat blog and receive notifications of new posts by email .\n/ / urltoken ( adsbygoogle = window . adsbygoogle | | [ ] ) . push ( { } ) ;\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\nthe single alone that is called is manha is wonderful - if you just had limited time to listen to one track on this album - please listen to the track called\nmanha\n- you will not regret it . please click on this link to find out more about this group and project : urltoken\ni ' ve been waiting for a keenly priced & decent re of this masterpiece & this fits the bill . its housed in a mid weight gatefold sleeve & the disc is quite thick , not virgin vinyl it seems but the sound ( after a clean ) , is excellent with no loss of low , mid or top register . a steal for a tenner .\ni heard instruments that didn ' t know it existed . forget about\ncd\nversion .\ni really don ' t understand what do you ' re waiting for to buy this masterpiece . you will feel yourself inside of their recording session ! they kept totally analog in the masterization . you could touch the bass with your hand ! they kept the spaciousness and breath between each instrument . you will experience a truly alive drum , as you never heard . if you ' re a musician will know what i am talking about the sounds are totally dry . no compression . truly analogue . you can hear the dancing of the\nfender\nrhodes keyboard between the channels . it was really amazing ! much better than i expected i felt like having a masterization from japan or from germany , not from brazil . linha do horizonte is the most beautiful brazilian song of all time .\nquite possibly the greatest thing to be printed on vinyl . . . maybe not . . . but this album goes deep . classic all the way .\nyou are fully responsible of your bid and i cannot be held responsible of any misunderstanding .\nfirst record , any destination = $ 15 . any more record is $ 3 extra .\ni cannot be held responsible if the parcel is damaged or lost . if you want to choose for a registered mail , please ask and i will advise on extra costs .\neveryone must have a valid id . under 18 needs to be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have a notarized parental permission form :\nthe latest release\nloud and f * * k ! ng clear\ndisplays a wide array of influences and subject matter that is not easy to define , but definitely easy to swallow . the songs go from guns n ' roses style riffing to punk rock anthems with a dash of twang and 70 ' s rock , while still maintaining a modern edge and pop sensibility . let ' s just say if music were soup , this batch wouldn ' t lack ingredients , and it would taste pretty fucking good .\nthroughout the beat seekers existence hardships , setbacks , and dumb luck have only made the fire burn hotter for keith , and there is a flat out refusal to go away quietly . while there ' s been no shortage of adversity , there has also been no shortage of the need to overcome it . some people make music because they want to , but some people do it because they have no other choice . in a world where everything is shiny and plastic , the beat seekers offer a healthy dose of something heartfelt and real . the beatles wanted to hold your hand . the stones wanted to burn down your town . the beat seekers want to hold your hand while burning down your town , taking over the airwaves , and starting a revolution . we ' re all in this shit together , let ' s make it count .\nkeith ' s songs have been featured in television shows such as 90210 , one tree hill , shameless , and big love to name a few , as well as movie trailers , video games , and the movie\nwarrior\n. he has also shared the stage with social distortion , joan jett , rancid , john doe , sum 41 , afi , and many more . with his crew of talented cutups , the beat seekers are ready to blaze a new path full of familiar rock and roll nuances .\nlog in or sign up for eventbrite to save events you ' re interested in .\nearly video footage of dokken performing in bremen , germany in 1982 was surfaced . the video footage of the entire gig has actually been available as a bootleg for many years prior .\n\u201ca year before heavy metal band dokken released their debut studio album breaking the chains is the us , the band took to the stage for german tv show beat club to perform some of the tracks from the record , including ; \u201cparis is burning\u201d , \u201cyoung girls\u201d , \u201cnightrider\u201d , \u201cbreaking the chains\u201d and \u201cseven thunders\u201d .\n\u201cparis is burning\u201d is called \u201cparis\u201d and is actually a studio version as opposed to the december 1982 live recording . the album also contained a song called \u201cwe\u2019re illegal\u201d , which became \u201clive to rock\u201d . \u201d\nex - dokken guitarist juan croucier who played at the beat club show in question stated the following on his facebook account about the video footage : \u201cah yes ! the good old days ! originally , dokken was a three - piece band with don , a drummer named greg pecka and i . after our first tour of germany , don and i brought george and mick into the band and ( without getting into too much detail ) the rest became history ! i have a lot of good memories from this tour . we had some really funny things happen during these times\u2026 it still puts a smile on my face to this day . \u201d\nbrazilian glam rocker influenced by kiss , poison , etc . \u2013 limited to 100 copies\n999 celebrated their 38th anniversary on 5th december 2014 . the reason for their longevity is not airplay , massive publicity , hype or even a major recording deal but word of mouth and that \u201cword of mouth\u201d now extends to nearly every country on earth .\nthe first album titled simply \u201c999\u201d was released and was greeted with impressive sales and critical acclaim . extensive touring took them throughout britain and europe where they now encountered full houses .\nthe second album \u201cseparates\u201d was released and immediately the single \u201chomicide\u201d leapt straight into the uk top forty without any radio airplay and was banned by the bbc and most radio stations .\nearly 1979 saw the band embarking on their first u . s . tour , which was an achievement in itself , as they were still without a record deal in america at the time . response to the band was ecstatic , all the venues being filled and import albums being sold out in a rush of enthusiasm . the band were immediately booked for a return trip .\nsince leaving united artists 999 have recorded another eleven albums . jon watson was replaced in 1986 on bass by danny palmer and subsequently by arturo bassick in 1991 .\ndaddy wonk used to be in a band called the flying medallions back in the early 1990\u2019s when the punk scene was well underground . they kinda crossed over into the mainstream and the music press would get themselves into a right tiz over the chaos they caused .\nthe chaos caught up in late 95 when the band suffered a fatal tour bus crash in france . bassist dougie didn\u2019t make it and mc mr stephen suffered critical injuries ( he made a full recovery ) .\nthey released the album \u201cwe love everybody and everything\u2019s great\u201d in 1994 . ( now available on itunes ) .\nabout 5 years ago , myself and original wonk axe man gavin \u201cmad dog\u201d kinch were laying a crazy paving driveway .\ntheir 5th album is a limited edition vinyl ; feel the wonkness , originally released as 100 green , and 200 black copies , with a reprint in 300 white vinyls .\npopular : trivia , history , america , television , tv , usa , geography , cities , . . . more\nthe beatles collection is a box set of the beatles ' vinyl albums released in the united states in november 1978 and the following month in the united kingdom . the rarities album contains komm , gib mir deine hand ( i want to hold your hand ) .\nthe rolling stones - box set collection of greatest hits grrr limited edition vinyl numbered box set - . the rolling stones grrr ! greatest hits 1962 - 2012 5lp box set . universal music group and the rolling stones release the rolling stones grrr !\nthis is the ' fan club ' version of an lp that was released for radio station play only . van morrison live at the roxy in . los angeles / 1979 at the warner bros . music show wonderful great sound !\nthis is a digital remaster from 2009 2012 on 180g vinyl . the beatles 33 1 / 3 rpm excellent condition ! artist : the beatles . cover : still in shrink wrap . has hype sticker front upper right ( see scan ) .\ndouble lp set . black & white clean vinyl . brit prog rock . live set and an e . p . set as well . see photos for trax . outter sleeve in excellent condition for age of the lp . vinyl in really , really great shape .\nsuch a vibe to hear and early concert live like this . this is live at judo arena . see picture of back cover to see songs included . this disk is by image kisc inc . this looks excellent to near mint shape .\ncover shows normal wear for its age , no major damage , no rips or tears . please review photos for details , message with any questions . thanks for looking .\nsleeve : vg , promo sticker on front , small writing on back , ring / seam / corner wear , see photos . includes lyric insert in vg condition . an lp cover should have no creases , folds , seam splits or other noticeable similar defects .\n1969 , glyn johns , studio engineer ' s , secretly absconded with tapes . the first beatles bootleg vinyl ever released . from the\nlet it be\nsessions . the original sleeve is present and intact , but a bit wrinkled with small tears .\na1 \u2013the electric prunes i had too much to dream ( last night ) 2 : 55 . d3 \u2013the third rail run run run 2 : 00 . d1 \u2013chocolate watch band let ' s talk about girls 2 : 41 . art direction \u2013 robert l . heimall . artwork [ cover art ] \u2013 abe gurvin .\n\u2606\u2606 the rolling stones , tattoo you \u2606\u2606 . lp , vinyl . album - vg to excellent condition . 1st us press . original inner sleeve looking clean and crisp . we grade albums visually .\ncover is in very good condition , album is also in very good condition with very little wear . check back often for more great deals !\nacdc record and others bumper 12\n33rpm vinyl lp record . one original 1970s australian record featuring early ac / dc and dave evans on vocals . format 33\u2153 rpm lp . birmingham - john paul young . condition of record excellent .\nthe mama & the papas 33rpm 12\nvinyl record . one original rare 1969 australian only world record club record by the mama & the papas . twelve thirty . label world record club wrc s / 4789 . format 33\u2153 rpm lp .\nthe rolling stones : grrr ! g3 fool to cry . 5 lp box . 180 gramm vinyl . g2 it ' s only rock ' n ' roll . j5 one more shot . c4 have you seen your mother , baby , standing in the shadow ? . d1 let ' s spend the night together .\na strictly limited west german live edition on the record label imtrat , stereo , 880 . 016 , lc 6711 , spa . pressed / made in west germany . recorded live at\nparadise\n, boston , ma , usa on april 7 , 1979 .\nart , denmark , 33 rpm , ncb , 10 songs , a a 8619 , 1986 , used . pressed and printed in denmark , ncb , 1986 . used 1986 ncb , 12\nlp , 10 songs , 33 rpm . pressed in denmark back in 1986 , with original plain white innersleeve .\nwith 13 never before released the beatles songs . 3 ;\na taste of honey\n. lingasong ltd , england , 33 rpm , 26 songs , uk , 1977 , used . pressed and printed in the u . k . / england , 1977 . used 1977 uk , 12\n2 c lp , 26 songs , 33 rpm .\nall around trading , denmark , 33 rpm , ncb , 14 songs , lp 31 035 , 1985 , used . pressed and printed in denmark , ncb , 1985 . used 1985 ncb , 12\nlp , 14 songs , 33 rpm . pressed in denmark back in 1985 , with original plain white innersleeve .\nian mathews\ndo right woman\n1979 uk vinyl picture disc single 6 tracks uk e . p . *\nused 7 inch single , uk pressed , 1979 7\nsingle , 2 songs , 33 rpm / used . only 5000 copies made . made in the uk . mcps . 6 tracks rare u . k . picture disc . limited to 5000 copies . tracklisting ; a - side / face 1 ; 1 ;\ndo right woman\n. 2 :\nmobile blue\n. 3 ;\nfranklin avenue\n. b - side / face 2 ; 1 ;\nknowing the game\n. 2 :\npolly\n. 3 ;\nsing me back home\n. 1979 , pressed in the u . k . mcps . only 5000 copies made . international shipping is 11 , - usd $ .\nused 1986 ncb , 12\nlp , 10 songs , 33 rpm . made only for the scandinavian countries . pressed in denmark back in 1986 , with original plain white innersleeve . tracklisting ; a - side ; 1 ;\njailhouse rock\n( 2 : 34 ) . 2 ;\ntutti frutti\n( 1 : 58 ) 3 ;\nrip it up\n( 2 : 22 ) . 4 ;\nhot dog\n( 1 : 32 ) . 5 ;\none night\n( 2 : 30 ) . b - side ; 1 ;\nhard headed woman\n( 1 : 54 ) . 2 ;\ntrouble\n( 2 : 18 ) . 3 ;\nblue suede shoes\n( 1 : 59 ) . 4 ;\nlawdy miss clawdy\n( 2 : 08 ) . 5 ;\nlove me tender\n( 2 : 42 ) . art , denmark , 33 rpm , ncb , 10 songs , a a 8611 , 1986 , used . pressed and printed in denmark , ncb , 1986 . international shipping is 19 , - usd $ .\nall around trading , denmark , 33 rpm , ncb , 12 songs , 31018 , 1984 , used . pressed and printed in denmark , ncb , 1984 . used 1984 ncb , 12\nlp , 10 songs , 33 rpm . pressed in denmark back in 1984 , with original plain white innersleeve .\nfrom cocteau twins dead can dance , breathless , colourbox . this mortal coil . new wave , ambient lp . made in israel . it will end in tears 1984 . the last ray 4 : 08 . catalog number : cad 411 . barramundi 3 : 56 .\nused 7 inch single , 7rs 5012 , 1983 , 74 - 0651\nsingle , 2 songs , 33 rpm / used . 7 inch vinyl disc is made in west germany , 1983 . the cover is printed in the uk , 1983 . tracklisting ; a - side / face 1 ; 1 ;\nrock around the clock\n. 2 ;\nkansas city\n. 3 ;\nwhole lotta shakin\u00b4 goin\u00b4 on\n. b - side / face 2 ; 1 ;\nrip it up\n. 2 ;\nme and bobby mcgee\n. 3 ;\nshake , rattle & roll\n. sonet schweden , 1983 , west germany , used single , 33 rpm , used . 7 inch disc is pressed and printed in west germany . the cover is printed in the u . k . used . international shipping is 3 , - usd $ .\ndire straits . brothers in arms 1985 . why worry , brothers in arms . made in israel . classic rock , acoustic lp . including lyrics insert .\ncopyright \u00a9 1995 - 2018 ebay inc . all rights reserved . accessibility , user agreement , privacy , cookies and adchoice\nsign up for our free enewsletter to get the latest in music collecting news and articles delivered to your inbox weekly and we ' ll give you .\nmetal\u2019s first discernible movement , our first codified army of punters , air guitarists , headbangers , denim and leather\u2026 such is the glory of the new wave of british heavy metal , an explosion of heavy metal bands and lps and indie 45s emerging from all over the u . k . from roughly 1980 to 1983 . here\u2019s a batch of the best , gamely ranked , a tight 25 metal masterpieces to match the tightness of the time frame from whence they sprang . up the irons !\n1 . angel witch / angel witch ( bronze 1980 ) no record signified doom and gloom and egregious , resolute metal - forging like this evil debut from kevin heybourne and his small band of witch music - makers . an infernal album cover forged in the depths of hell provides the perfect visual accompaniment to the band\u2019s skillful sabbatherian churn , not all of it slow , some of it as erudite as priest circa \u201976 through \u201978 .\n2 . savage / loose \u2018n lethal ( ebony 1983 ) lathered up with buzzed electricity , \u201cloose \u2019n lethal\u201d is a canny concoction of songs that sit between under - written and aptly written , but then delivered with such alcoholic power that the unsuspecting punter is bowled over and headbanging hard before he knows what hit him in the pit . this energy is cogently captured upon the cover art ( r . i . p . garry sharpe - young ) . oh , yeah , and there\u2019s never been a better riff written than \u201ccry wolf . \u201d\n3 . iron maiden / iron maiden ( harvest 1980 ) iron maiden\u2019s frantic debut was a dark , loose - bolted affair dripping in vibe , its note - dense attack evoking priest at their most sincerely pioneering but roughed up by a punk ethic . it sounds like metal aching to be made , white - knuckled as the guys resign themselves to a life of sleeping in lorries and celebrating identity with pub - doomed metal minions . given that things turned out sunnier is neither here nor there .\n4 . quartz / stand up and fight ( mca 1980 ) a mere three studio albums and all vastly different from each other , quartz was visually stuck in the \u201970s and thus probably doomed to obscurity , despite the blinding professionalism of this high - fidelity record of a proposed stadium metal still 100 percent forged in fire .\n5 . more / blood & thunder ( atlantic 1982 ) with a new singer in mick stratton for this band\u2019s second and last album , all of a sudden we\u2019ve got a flash band with def leppard - and whitesnake - like potential , yet with a sound that is all molten riffs , zeppelin swagger and howling ac / dc - proud power . maiden should have been a hard sell compared with the direct socket - injecting stratton and guitarist kenny cox , who cook up on tracks like \u201ctraitors gate\u201d and \u201crock and roll . \u201d\n6 . iron maiden / killers ( harvest 1981 ) totally different record from the charming , gritty debut , \u201ckillers\u201d bullied maiden\u2019s quickly assembling legions to keep up with the band\u2019s virulent strain of proto - thrash riffing and prog - metal quick changes . production was much improved , as well , and a discernible canniness with respect to pacing , variety and sequencing pointed the way toward inevitable fame and fortune .\n7 . raven / all for one ( neat 1983 ) frustrating band , raven ( both before this record and exasperatingly long after ) being irritatingly thin and yelpy . but forsooth , \u201cwiped out\u201d is a speed metal classic , and then its follow - up , \u201call for one , \u201d found the band anchoring its power - trio mania in the stomping production values of michael wagener . killer grooves and money riffs everywhere , \u201call for one\u201d loomed large enough to garner the band a major - label deal , which it famously fumbled with bad material and even worse image choices .\n9 . gillan / glory road ( virgin 1980 ) oh , sure , i could reverently place all six gillan albums within my top 25 nwobhm ( possibly my favorite band of all time ) , but i will act responsibly , \u2019cos , in fact , the looped chemistry that is ian gillan\u2019s frantic nwobhm incubator is admittedly an acquired taste . so i\u2019ll propose one , the third , \u201cglory road , \u201d being a hugely inspired and energetic spot of purple punk endlessly dimensional and human .\n11 . grim reaper / see you in hell ( ebony 1983 ) the allure of \u201csee you in hell\u201d is that it is very much evil metal seducing through hook and melody , much of the reach inside the soul occurring through the emotive vocal holler of one steve grimmett . if a band can sound underground , barroom and anthemic all at once , this magical collective is it , even if the exotic , mysterious atmosphere of \u201csee you in hell\u201d was never to be repeated .\n12 . diamond head / lightning to the nations ( happy face 1980 ) the third great hope from the nwobhm free - for - all , diamond head never lived up to the promise of tatler\u2019s dependable , connective , emotive riffs and sean harris\u2019 rock - star good looks and better pipes . strange franchise though . i mean , there is so much wrong \u2014 almost everything wrong \u2014 with this record , and even more so \u201cborrowed time , \u201d yet the listener feels he\u2019s in the presence of greatness .\n13 . fastway / fastway ( cbs 1983 ) doesn\u2019t quite feel like a nwobhm album , but hey , fast eddie is from motorhead and dave king is barely into his 20s , irish and unknown . fastway sounds american , though , which nonetheless is a nice break from the dodgy proto - speed metal and fantasy themes somewhat branding the genre and causing its appeal to be limited .\n14 . def leppard / high \u2018n\u2019 dry ( vertigo 1981 ) def leppard squarely fit the nwobhm bill through its singles as well as their aggressive \u201con through the night\u201d debut . the sound begins to shift with \u201chigh \u2019n\u2019 dry , \u201d which is nonetheless considered by many to be the band\u2019s best album , given its handshake between young , roustabout metal and a certain ac / dc - ish stadium - rock swagger , an atmosphere of spaces and pregnant pauses masterminded by producer mutt lange .\n15 . tank / the power of the hunter ( kamaflage 1982 ) the metal armies have always considered tank the baby motorhead , but i\u2019d add that tank\u2019s also a smarter , more entertaining , more event - minded version of motorhead . plus , algy was in the damned , a fist held high around these parts . and , yes , it\u2019s a certain modest , miniature , diy - punk vibe that is the charm of this plucky trio . \u2019eads down , \u2019meet you at the end .\n17 . iron maiden / the number of the beast ( emi 1982 ) third record for maiden of four commendably very different from each other , \u201cthe number of the beast\u201d is a punkier , faster , more urgent album that the considered \u201ckillers , \u201d more like the debut but with an immense upshot in songwriting ideas . still think there are three bad songs on it , which would be blasphemy to metal blade founder brian slagel , who has consistently called this the greatest record of all time .\n19 . tygers of pan tang / crazy nights ( mca 1981 ) second record with the operatic and rock godly jon deverill at the mic finds the band greatly improving on the thin production of \u201cspellbound , \u201d cranking it into the red . the band\u2019s songs remain squared - off and hooky , based on meat - and - potatoes power chords , but the result is an earthy , pleasing rock headbang not unlike that of simplistic whitesnake circa 1981 - 84 ."]}
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( = plurk ) in plurk international .\nit seems that i still can only plurk 210 characters using the official plurk app .\nplurk is not only in indonesia , but many other countries use plurk . below is a screenshot taken displaying the top 15 countries that use plurk .\na fan is someone who follows your plurk . a friend is someone who follows your plurk , and at the same time you also follow his / her plurk .\nplurk automatically generates a thumbnail image for you . the same happens when you plurk with youtube ' s embedded url\nplurk said that microsoft china ' s recently launched microblogging site\nrips off\nboth code and design from plurk .\nplurk en we ' ve increased the max . of chars for each plurk from 210 to 360 . it ' s available to all users , no ma - # m0jf19 - plurk\nplurk is currently a less popular but plurk will grow steadily and will prove more engaging . this article will tell you why\n5 . plurk . com .\nplurk terms of service .\nretrieved on ( 2008 - 11 - 09 ) .\nyou can make a plurk private so that it ' s only viewable to a certain friends or cliques . go to ' private plurk , language & option ' under the plurk box to do that .\nplurk can be used to post topics and ideas in a chronological order , which allows other users to respond to your plurk much like a blog .\nyou can visit the mobile version of your plurk page by going to urltoken .\nthanks for this now we are able to plurk more creative and interesting stuff .\nplurk will be very helpful for communicating with customers and producers across the world .\nthe second online threat appeared on taipei mayor hau lung - bin\u2019s ( \u90dd\u9f8d\u658c ) plurk account on friday and was posted by a plurk user nicknamed \u201csuper _ fans . \u201d\nhau also posted a message on his own plurk account condemning \u201csuper _ fans . \u201d\non its blog , plurk posted screenshots of both its service and the juku site .\nplurk also posted two examples of code similarities between its service and microsoft ' s .\nthere are tools at the bottom of plurk ' s page that help you to familiarize yourself with plurk ' s services . click start guide to get a basic tutorial .\nsince plurk can be translated into several languages it is easier for people all over the world to join the micro - blogging site . though plurk was first opened in may of 2008 already there has been a lot of talk about plurk and its perks .\njuku product looks almost exactly like plurk , and the code appears to almost identical .\nplurk administrators may , but have no obligation to , remove content and accounts containing content that we consider in our sole discretion being unlawful , offensive , threatening , obscene or otherwise objectionable or violate any party ' s intellectual property rights . while plurk prohibits such content on the site , you understand and agree that the content posted on plurk by its users is not necessarily reviewed by plurk and plurk cannot be held responsible for this content .\nplurk can be used as a medium . you can find teachers from all over the country on plurk and everyone is willing to share their ideas if you are willing to ask .\ntwitter is simpler than plurk , and the user has the option to delete replies left by other users on twitter . plurk , on the other hand , does not have that option . however , twitter users are not able to upload pictures and / or videos onto their page , whereas plurk users are . both twitter and plurk have 140 character limits per post .\nwhen you plurk a web address that ends with . gif , . jpg or . png ( for example : urltoken . jpg ) , plurk automatically generates a thumbnail image for you . the same happens when you plurk with youtube ' s embed url , such as : urltoken\nplurk also features qualifiers . these are one - word verbs that represent thoughts . examples are \u2018feels\u2019 , \u2018loves\u2019 and \u2018thinks\u2019 . at plurk , you can post short messages using these qualifiers .\nplurk has some really creative ways of encouraging users to be more active . one such ploy is the users karma rating . based on your plurk activities your karma rating will go up or down and of course a higher karma level is better . another feature is the plurk badges .\nplurk facilitates \u2018group conversation\u2019 as well as \u2018one to one\u2019 which are damn easy to get into .\nhow plurk relates to other applications ? ii . 1 comparison to competitors ii . 2 unique uses\nresearch information plurk has its own wiki page as well , which has extra information that you may not be able to find on the basic plurk page . it can be found here : urltoken\nplurk can be helpful in discussions for secondary and post secondary for discussion outside of the classroom .\nplurk can be a fun way to study language , its uses , and its many applications .\n6 . smallman , wayne ( 2008 - 6 - 4 ) . what is plurk ? .\npeople also use plurk to add friends to their plurk friend list and follow the posts of people they are interested to know more . whether it\u2019s a neighbor , a celebrity or your long - time crush , plurk will provide you the opportunity to know what they are currently up to .\nginger lewman ( director of f2f program grades 5 - 8 ) used plurk to live blog on a colleague ' s presentation in san antonio , texas . the plurk can be seen here : (\nplurk represents a user and all his friend\u2019s responses in a timeline manner which is different and innovative .\nalways knew you ' d boost the character limit at some point . . . wtg plurk ! !\n* post your research of plurk on the research page of our group ' s page on confluence .\none example of plurk in another country is a man by user name of setengah mateng ! he is an 18 year old from indonesia . his video was about twitter and plurk and how in indonesia there has been a mass movement of people joining plurk . he also explains how a friend of his informed him that plurk is for the extrovert , because it allows for a discussion between people of the world .\nthere are several applications that are similar to plurk ; i . e twitter , jaiku , and pownce .\nplurk can be used to ask questions about topics that they may not understand . elementary students are young and still learning basic concepts and plurk is easy enough to navigate that with guidance it can be used well .\nadditionally , plurk can be used as a journal for elementary , secondary , and post - secondary instruction .\n3 . akan ( 2008 - 06 - 02 ) .\n' plurk ' ? an etymological deconstruction of the word you love to hate .\nplurk inc . retrieved on ( 2008 - 11 - 12 ) .\nhold on , before we leave i just want to plurk to people what we & apos ; re doing .\nhistory i . 1 development i . 2 how plurk works ? i . 3 getting more out of the application\nplurk could be a fun way for a business team to communicate ideas about a project they are working on .\ni believe that plurk can be used for teaching and learning . teachers can use plurk as a discussion board to stay in touch with parents and to answer any questions they might have about the class . plurk can also be used in a classroom setting , like blackboard , by allowing students to discuss topics out of class . students can also use plurk as an online journal . it would be an easy program to use in the classroom setting .\nplurk also supports group conversations between friends and allows usage of emoticons together with the usual text micro - blogging .\nother than sharing to people your thoughts and experiences , you can also get updates about other people at plurk .\nplurk was developed by and envisioned as a communication medium meant to form a balance between blogs and social networks , and between e - mail messaging and instant messaging . after months of development , plurk was launched on may 2008 .\nthe similarities were so great , plurk said , that many people thought microsoft had struck a partnership with the startup .\nplurk is really a website , like twitter . some people use it as a\nbleeper\nfor swear words .\nuser must agree not to modify another website so as to falsely imply that it is associated with the plurk service .\n21 . urltoken traffic . traffic details from alexa : plurk . retrieved on ( 2008 - 11 - 17 ) .\ndue to messages being sent between users in near - realtime , many users use plurk as an alternative to chat .\njust click the little ' add to friends ' button on the middle right of another users plurk page . your friend will receive an alert on their plurk page and an email . when they confirm your request , you two are then friends .\nshowing a desire to be different from the rest , plurk has introduced a rather novel feature to its service : anonymous postings . as you\u2019d expect , the feature allows users to post comments anonymously on their friends timelines , as is explained on the plurk blog . a lot of content on plurk is shared to other social networks , but these anonymous plurks are not .\nplurk sucks my cock along with all the nerds who use it . that ' s a lot of cocksucking . fuck niggers\ni honestly wish my friends would move to a better social media platform because plurk is not what it used to be .\nit ' s possible to use private messages in a plurk page as a separate conversation window , without the time line .\n14 . saleem , muhammed ( 2008 - 6 - 4 ) . plurk : unique or just another twitter clone ? .\nhello everyone ! welcome both national and international students to confluence and what i like to call team plurk . . . .\nwe\u2019ll be keeping an eye on plurk\u2019s progress in asia . if you were once a user , will you consider going back ?\nefflorescence : pteryx : aside from plurk not having control over third party apps , plurk has said that the official app lags behind the site in features for various reasons , so people will eventually get things like editing / more characters on the official app .\nuser must agree not to send any unsolicited commercial messages ( i . e .\nspam\n) to any plurk users .\nplurk has recently opened a taiwan office to manage the increased amount of traffic and popularity that is occurring with the site in the area . plurk announced on its blog in february 2011 the opening of the office and the hiring of personnel to staff it .\nthat takes care of plurk\u2019s second goal ; it wants to first talk with microsoft to try resolving this controversy , thompson said .\ni was asked about the online discussion and the online discussion is basically to research plurk and post your findings within the children chapter .\nwe ' ve increased the max . of chars for each plurk from 210 to 360 . it ' s available to all users , no matter you have plurk coin or not . happy new year and enjoy plurking ! ( app will support this feature in upcoming updates )\ni understand plurk may send me emails ( private messages , notifications , newsletters ) from time to time and i can unsubscribe them anytime .\nplurk was created as a communication medium to balance blogs and social networks as well as a balance between e - mail and instant messaging .\nplurk can also be used to post deadlines and other important memos for not only yourself , but for others to see as well . 4\nplurk uses karma as a metric for people ' s activity . as the karma score increases , more options / features are made available .\nplurk is very visual , with the use of the time line it can be an easy way to meet new people and share ideas .\nfor now all you have to do is go to plurk and look around , see what you can find out and post your findings .\nlaunched in 2008 , plurk was designed as a communication medium that balances between social networking and blogging , instant messaging and e - mailing .\nso what next ? we ' re not entirely sure but we are exploring our options ,\nplurk said on its blog , adding that the company was tipped off by bloggers and taiwanese users of the plurk service of the similarities between its service and microsoft ' s juku .\nuser must agree not to modify , adapt or hack the plurk service , transmit any worms or viruses or any code of a destructive nature .\nmicroblogging service plurk says a service microsoft recently launched in china\nrips off\nits user interface as well as 80 percent of the underlying code .\nuser must agree that plurk administrators may reclaim usernames on the service on behalf of businesses or individuals who hold legal claim or trademark on those usernames .\nplurk can be a great way for students to share their work with parents , other students , community members , and other learners at a distance .\nclearly , with msn juku , microsoft was able to get around the \u201cgreat firewall of china . \u201d but it wasn\u2019t able to get around plurk .\nif you are looking for a micro blogging service that allows for longer posting ( twitter only has 140 text character limit ) , then plurk would be the next best service there is . it has features unique to itself and is also widely used all over the world . another great reason to make use of plurk is when you are looking to reach other markets outside of the u . s . a . as many of plurk\u2019s members live abroad .\nthe purpose of plurk is to allow users to showcase the events that make up their lives and follow the events of the people that matter to them .\nnow that you have started plurking , you can plurk on other profiles as well , comment on your friends ' comments and watch as they comment back .\nplurk is a great way to communicate with parents of students , as well as the students themselves . it can also be used as a discussion board .\nplurk is a free social networking and micro - blogging service that allows users to send updates ( otherwise known as plurks ) through short m . . .\nplurk is a free micro - blogging and social networking service that a lot of people , mostly teens and young adults , use to showcase the events making up their lives . it works much like twitter , but has several features not offered by the latter . updates on plurk are referred to as plurks .\nyou don\u2019t have to share everything publicly . plurk also has the private messaging feature which will allow you to directly converse with people without the world reading .\nplurk posted this comparison of its user interface versus that of msn juku . however , a comparison of underlying code is even more revealing . click to enlarge\nthe move is quite unlike anything that you\u2019d see from facebook , twitter or others and woon says it represents plurk\u2019s focus on content rather than a social graph .\nplurk supports closed group conversations and allows users to include emoticons in their posts or messages . users may even upload their own photos and use these as emoticons .\n\u201cthis is not just something we threw up overnight , \u201d plurk spokesman dave thompson told urltoken tuesday . \u201cwe\u2019re pretty confident that our allegations have some merit . \u201d\nthe three most popular social networks in use here in brazil are : plurk , facebook and orkut . in this article we will talk about the differ . . .\nwhen it comes to legal options , however , there\u2019s one big issue : plurk\u2019s technology , though somewhat protected by copyright law , thompson said , is not patented .\nin terms of the business realm , plurk can be used like a conference schedule . the page can be\nlaid out just like plurk \u2014 a time line of sessions , with slots for each concurrent breakout . the slots can be clicked on , unfolding a conversation about what ' s being said \u2014 hyper - back channeling .\naccording to alexa internet , more than 37 % of plurk\u2019s traffic comes from taiwan . in taiwan , plurk has been ranked the 49th most used site and 1 , 975th worldwide . the website received a lot of online attention after it was featured on the net @ night show of the urltoken podcast by amber macarthur and leo laporte .\nsure , no feature will be limited . your can still post plurks , private plurks , receive notifications as usual from plurk depending on your privacy setting in my account .\nplurk said that as a young start - up , it was\nshocked\nand\nstunned\nand said the company isn ' t sure what to do next .\nchickletlarp : is that something that had just been happening the past day or so ? normally when plurk is doing stuff behind the scenes , it does things like that .\njaiku is also another social network that was recently purchased by google . like plurk , jaiku can be accessed not only from the computer , but also from mobile phones .\ni would rate plurk with a 4 . 5 because it is unique . it is different from other blogging programs and it can be used easily in a classroom setting .\nmost likely it would be that our system has detected many of your plurk contained content or links that have been reported as spam by other plurk users . if you haven ' t post these plurks , it could be either your plurk account has been stolen , or you ' ve ever signed up for 3rd party services or web sites that requested your plurk credentials and are using it to post bad content . that is not only violating our terms of service but also leaking out your own privacy and personal information and might potentially spammed your friends and fans . to fix it , please follow these steps : 1 . change your password right away . 2 . unfollow unnecessary services or plurk users , i . e . bots . 3 . check if your personal information has been modified . more specially , please check if spammers have replaced your email address .\nnetworking site , and so information is limited , but that leaves many things open for teachers to use and manipulate , create , and be unique to fit plurk into their teaching curriculum . * a teacher talks about things she has learned through different online social networks including plurk :\nfor example , this week a pln ' colleague ' sent me clear instructions on how to embed youtube in powerpoint via email after a discussion on plurk . also during the week my pln offered me advice on a blog makeover , discussed the educational uses of plurk and participated in a storytelling exercise\n. not only can plurk be used for direct educational purposes , but it can be used to contact other administrators , teachers , or even colleagues and students who might have a great idea that you had never thought of before , but think would work well in your classroom .\nwhen you plurk an image or video\u0097which you can easily do by putting a link to content from youtube , tinypic , imageshack , flickr , or photobucket into your text - entry box\u0097a thumbnail of it will appear in the timeline entry automagically\u0097a nice touch that you ' ll also find in pownce but not twitter . \u0097 next : plurk ' s perks\nthe secret formula is http : / / yourlink ( text ) . for example , try to copy and paste the following text to your plurk box : urltoken ( yahoo )\nplurk administrators reserve the right to modify or terminate the service , and to refuse the service to anyone , for any reason , with or without notice , at any time .\nthough plurk is popular in indonesia , some countries such as korea are not familiar with this social network . this could be due to the fact that it is fairly new .\nthat takes care of plurk\u2019s first goal in going public with the allegations : shutting down msn juku . now , the company wants an open a dialog between the two companies .\nwhich are color - coded words that are commonly used by plurk members to start their posts . they make it easy for users to identify different types of posts on the fly .\nfinally , on monday , plurk took a stance . microsoft , the company alleged in a blog post , brazenly plagiarized its popular microblogging service \u0096 from the design to the codebase .\n\u201cbut i am not giving up on north america . not yet , \u201d he says , though it is hard to really see how plurk could become mainstream in the us and europe .\nuser must agree to indemnify , defend and hold plurk harmless from and against any and all claims , damages , losses and expenses ( including but not limited to reasonable legal fees ) relating to any acts by user , including but not limited to any content submitted by user , in connection with using plurk , resulting in claims against us by other users or third parties .\nplurk is unique because while it has a social aspect , it also has an educational value . you can interact with others and leave comments for others to read and respond back to .\nvideo : plurk is a site which is mostly like twitter but employs a much different view of status updates . these updates appear in a horizontal river interface which i have never seen before . plurk does have an im / jabber bot , mobile support , and a nifty karma system . this karma system rewards you for using the website and also inviting your friends to join .\nplurk provides an easy way for users to chronicle and share the things they do , the way they feel , and all the other things in between that make up their lives , with the people close to them . plurk brings people together in a public forum of expression which allows them to easily keep in touch with friends near and far while making new ones along the way .\npteryx : to be fair , plurk doesn ' t really have control over those other apps update schedules . but hopefully the creators of those apps get on the ball with it at some point .\ntwitter , like plurk , is a social network . the updates posted on twitter are called tweets . they are displayed on the user ' s profile page and are sent out to other users .\nneedless to say we were absolutely shocked and outraged when we first saw with our own eyes the cosmetic similarities microsoft ' s new offering had with plurk . from the filter tabs , emoticons , qualifier / verb placement , karma scoring system , media support , new user walkthroughs to pretty much everything else that gives plurk its trademark appeal , microsoft china ' s offering ripped off our service .\na slick private messaging system similar to facebook ; also when you hover over a plurk , you ' ll see a downward triangle beside the persons picture / name , which gives you a private messaging option .\nplurk allows you to easily leave short / concise comments on the main page . after signing in , anyone can view them . this means even people who aren ' t your friend could answer your questions !\nwith plurk , users only have to enter a sentence or two with 210 text characters maximum . it\u2019s easier coming up with posts to write since there\u2019s no need to elaborate , unlike when posting typical blogs .\nalso , if you have any questions or comments about plurk or if you would like to tell us about your profile or experiences there you are encouraged to post your thoughts right below in the comments section .\nplurk leaders , mainly working out of taiwan , have not been able to contact chinese authorities to found out why it was banned . they suspect \u201clatent animosity\u201d between taiwan and china has contributed , thompson said .\nthere are several ways to do that . you can invite or find your friends on plurk by using your email address or facebook account . you can also try to search for them using their name or email address .\nat plurk , you can share your most beautiful still and motion shots with the people who follow or are friends with you . media files may be uploaded through youtube , webcam , and links directly from your computer .\nwow , 360 characters is so much , i can ' t wait to use it ! can you imagine , a seventy percent increase , we can say so much before we have to jump to the next line or use a plurk paste ! we could even write our own little short story in a single plurk box , with multiple characters and a plot and maybe a table of contents . so this is what 360 characters look like .\ni still remember my username and password despite having not visited plurk since october 2009 ; but what is immediately visible to me is the fact that users can now log in using a facebook account . a sign of the times , indeed . in a bid to get a clearer understanding of how plurk has progressed in recent times , we caught up with ceo alvin woon to talk about the deal , the move and where the service is headed .\nby achieving higher levels of success in different categories , plurk awards different badges that can then be displayed on your profile . also , new and different emoticons also become available for inclusion in posts as higher achievements are realized .\nplurk is popular in a number of east and southeast asian countries \u0096 especially in taiwan , where its web traffic rivals facebook and yahoo , thompson said . however , the microblogging service has been blocked in china since april .\nonly two things are really clear right now . first , microsoft is standing around with their pants around their ankles looking pretty ridiculous right now . and second , this is the best thing to happen to plurk , ever .\nthe user \u201csuper _ fans\u201d left messages on hau\u2019s plurk page at about 11am on friday , calling on \u201cpeople with lofty ideas\u201d to kill ma , chinese president hu jintao ( \u80e1\u9326\u6fe4 ) and chinese premier wen jiabao ( \u6eab\u5bb6\u5bf6 ) .\ni had no problems with the app prior to the most recent update , which will randomly crash the app . i\u2019ll just be looking at my timeline or trying to open / read a plurk and it crashes . please fix !\nshare what you have recently been up to , your thoughts on current events , or post a shoutout to your friends and followers ! at plurk , the only thing that will limit you is the 210 text character maximum restriction .\nit\u2019s all about community and identity . i think this space is big enough for everyone to co - exist as long as you can find your own identity . plurk , for many is , how should i put it\u2026quirky . it comes with a peculiar mix of dark virtual characters , offensive emoticons and weird user interface ( not to mention users with attitude ) . most people in taiwan use facebook . they also use plurk . we don\u2019t have to be mutually exclusive .\nplurk allows its users to post anything they like . \u201ci\u2019m eating dinner now\u201d , \u201ccleaning my house\u201d , \u201cgoing to school\u201d and such similar updates are very common . of course , there are also people who publish insights and critical opinions .\nfirst , because it finally brings msn china a reputable microblogging service . last year , a serious controversy arose when msn china launched a microblog called juku , which was found to have been mostly plagiarized from a canadian startup called plurk .\na plurk is a small message or link , less than 140 characters , that you can broadcast to the whole world , your buddies or just yourself over the web , through instant messaging , and through text messaging on your mobile phone .\ni think that is a great idea ! at the top of this page is the plurk logo and i think it would be great to put it on every child page at the top . . . ( it ' s two images )\nuser is solely responsible for any data , screen names , graphics , photos , profiles , audio and video clips , links and any other content ( from here on referred to as content ) that you submit , post and display on plurk .\nthe underlying code is not open - source , but it\u2019s not entirely protected by intellectual property laws . so , in developing the twitter - like service , plurk took steps to obfuscate its codebase and make it difficult to copy , thompson said .\nwhat\u2019s most interesting to me is that plurk is still experimenting with revenue streams and business models , even after more than half a decade online . woon explains that the service brings in \u201ca bit of money in via google adsense but that\u2019s about it\u201d .\nplurk supports total customization of the appearance of your profile and wall . this is accomplished by allowing full access to modify the css file which controls how everything looks . this allows for endless personalization and many member take full advantage of this unique feature .\n4 . how did plurk come about ? < br / > envisioned as a communication medium to form a balance between blogs and social networks , and between email messaging and instant messaging . < br / > launched on may 2008 < br / >\nfreestyle plurking is a way of plurking without qualifiers . we don ' t want to limit your creativity so you can plurk as you please if you choose not to use the color coded qualifiers . these are great for our older or more expressive users .\njuku is in beta right now and is likened as much to plurk as twitter . other features of juku include games and users can win prizes from playing the games . the little blue paper airplanes really remind me a lot of the blue twitter bird .\nimitation may be the sincerest form of flattery , but blatant theft of code , design , and ui elements is just not cool , especially when the infringing party is the biggest software company in the world ,\nplurk said on its company blog .\nlet ' s clear the air around this ,\nplurk said .\nwhile many reputable internet companies have forged solid partnerships with plurk , valuing our innovation and market leadership in asia , microsoft was absolutely not one of them . we were never contacted by any party at ( microsoft ) to collaborate on such a venture nor did we give any prior written or verbal permission to anyone on their side to take our code , take our css , and copy the essence and ethos of our service .\ncurrently plurk has 22 languages that it can be translated into , although it does not translate the actual plurks on people ' s profiles . if someone plurked in english then it will remain in english , but everything else will be in the language selected .\nevery plurker has his or her own karma value . the higher the karma score , the more applications and features are available for the user . users earn karma by doing things on plurk . it is recalculated every day and can be within these intervals :\nplurk is a free social networking and micro - blogging service that allows users to send updates ( otherwise known as plurks ) through short messages or links , which can be up to 210 text characters in length . updates are then shown on the user ' s home page using a timeline which lists all the updates received in chronological order , and delivered to other users who have signed up to receive them . users can respond to other users ' updates from their timeline through the urltoken website or plurk app on android and ios\n8 . gae - plurkavatarhistory aug 25 , 2009 - sep 9 , 2009 content by title comparing to : site pageviews 80 , 000 80 , 000 40 , 000 40 , 000 august 31 , 2009 september 7 , 2009 19 , 366 page titles were viewed a total of 213 , 924 times content performance pageviews unique avg . time on bounce rate % exit $ index pageviews page 213 , 924 28 . 51 % 11 . 15 % $ 0 . 00 % of site total : 147 , 884 00 : 01 : 40 site avg : site avg : site avg : 100 . 00 % % of site total : site avg : 28 . 51 % ( 0 . 00 % ) 11 . 15 % ( 0 . 00 % ) $ 0 . 00 ( 0 . 00 % ) 100 . 00 % 00 : 01 : 40 ( 0 . 00 % ) page title pageviews unique avg . time on bounce rate % exit $ index pageviews page su7rf - plurk avatar history vwmj\u02dc - 32 , 442 10 , 150 00 : 03 : 57 26 . 88 % 12 . 66 % $ 0 . 00 p\u00efkws\u00f2g\u00e5\u0161b kcy\u00b9rf - plurk avatar history vwmj\u02dc - 18 , 324 7 , 058 00 : 04 : 00 35 . 11 % 17 . 05 % $ 0 . 00 p\u00efkws\u00f2g\u00e5\u0161b plurk avatar history vwmj\u02dc - p\u00efkws\u00f2g\u00e5 14 , 636 8 , 294 00 : 01 : 05 19 . 77 % 17 . 90 % $ 0 . 00 \u0161b tn\u00barf - plurk avatar history vwmj\u02dc - 3 , 493 1 , 767 00 : 03 : 11 21 . 89 % 12 . 00 % $ 0 . 00 p\u00efkws\u00f2g\u00e5\u0161b plurk avatar history vwmj\u02dc - p\u00efkws\u00f2g\u00e5 1 , 554 1 , 157 00 : 00 : 43 14 . 55 % 17 . 05 % $ 0 . 00 \u0161b - [ chao2312 ] - plurk avatar history vw 1 , 332 1 , 154 00 : 01 : 11 50 . 00 % 20 . 35 % $ 0 . 00 mj\u02dc - p\u00efkws\u00f2g\u00e5\u0161b [ mengnu ] - plurk avatar history vwmj 767 629 00 : 01 : 27 55 . 24 % 42 . 50 % $ 0 . 00 \u02dc - p\u00efkws\u00f2g\u00e5\u0161b [ beartomtom ] - plurk avatar history 701 508 00 : 01 : 02 64 . 15 % 8 . 99 % $ 0 . 00 vwmj\u02dc - p\u00efkws\u00f2g\u00e5\u0161b [ vicen ] - plurk avatar history vwmj\u02dc - 673 560 00 : 01 : 13 23 . 81 % 9 . 06 % $ 0 . 00 p\u00efkws\u00f2g\u00e5\u0161b [ 1345678910 ] - plurk avatar history 634 532 00 : 01 : 11 37 . 04 % 10 . 88 % $ 0 . 00 vwmj\u02dc - p\u00efkws\u00f2g\u00e5\u0161b 1 - 10 of 19 , 366 8 google analytics\n\u201cwe are obviously very disappointed , but we assume responsibility for this situation , \u201d microsoft said in a statement . \u201cwe apologize to plurk and we will be reaching out to them directly to explain what happened and the steps we have taken to resolve the situation . \u201d\nmicrosoft launched msn juku beta on december 1 . however , microsoft has said a third party and not it or its chinese joint venture partner wrote the juku program . and the vendor had acknowledged that a portion of the code they provided was indeed copied from plurk .\nthen you start plurking , you can post about what you ' re doing , how you feel , and what you are thinking on your timeline that is visible to the world . you can use things such as instant messaging or text messaging through plurk to update your profile .\naccording to its developers , plurk is an abbreviation for \u2018people\u2019 and \u2018lurk\u2019 , a blendword of \u2018play\u2019 and \u2018work\u2019 , an acronym for peace , love , unity , respect , karma , and a verb neologism , much like how google is now being widely used as a verb .\ni really like this application because i enjoy being updated on other peoples lives , but this is different from facebook and twitter that i am used to . i like the website layout because it is easy to navigate and read the information . plurk brings people together to stay in touch easily over distance . benefits of plurk are sharing posts with your important people , sharing web images and videos from sites like youtube , and it allows you to update by text messaging or messaging on the computer . it is different from other blog systems , and i like that .\nwe tracked plurk since january 29 , 2018 . during last 30 days , it has not been down . the average response time is 0 . 228 sec which is good . note that response time may vary depending on how far you are from the urltoken server located in toronto , canada .\nafter microsoft\u2019s new china microblogging service , msn juku , was launched to beta in november , the taiwanese press jumped on revelations that it looked just like an existing tool from plurk . representatives of the nine - employee startup spent weeks talking to media , combing through code and meeting with attorneys .\nas it turned out , they have a lot of merit . on tuesday morning , microsoft admitted that msn juku contains code ripped off from plurk . the software superpower indefinitely suspended access to msn juku , which microsoft said was developed by a third - party vendor that contracted with msn china .\ninstead of just asking ,\nwhat are you doing ?\nas twitter does , plurk gives you a drop - down list of verb options , or what the service calls qualifiers , which consist of your nickname followed by one of the verbs loves , likes , shares , gives , hates , wants , wishes , has , will , asks , was , feels , thinks , says , and is \u0097which covers most of what you yearn to communicate . as with other services , you have 140 characters to express your yearning\u0097which leads me to believe that the site will be adding sms text capability , though i didn ' t get a response about that from the company . alternatively , you can post comments freestyle ( plurk ) , without a preselected verb . another plurk perk lets you enter smileys in your statements , so you can express yourself in ways mere words cannot : - p .\nthis new twist on microblogging , which puts your updates into a horizontal timeline , has a nicer interface than twitter ' s , is more fun , and handles images and video well . but until plurk gets sms text - entry capability , it won ' t be a real threat to the more established player .\non monday , stated that it is still evaluating its options and yet to state , if any , actions it may take against microsoft . microsoft had taken plurk\u2019s custom developed libraries , css files and client code and just ported them directly over to their service without any attempt to even mask it , according to the report .\nbottom line : this new twist on microblogging , which puts your updates into a horizontal timeline , has a nicer interface than twitter ' s , is more fun , and handles images and video well . but until plurk gets sms text - entry capability , it won ' t be a real threat to the more established player .\nplurk ' s horizontal timeline shows the date and time along the bottom as well as posts by you and plurkers you ' re following . it also lets you drag the comment area back and forth ( or do the same using your mouse ' s scroll wheel ) to go back and forward in time . clicking on a verb in your timeline will gray out posts that don ' t use it . in displaying posts , plurk shares the same problem as a number of microblogs , including twitter : you ' re likely to see a variety of languages in the public posts , and there ' s no way to filter out languages you don ' t want .\nthe research seems pretty clear \u2013 when teachers talk with other teachers about professional issues , they become better teachers . one way to do that is by connecting with other social studies teachers through social media networks such as plurk , twitter and classroom 2 . 0 . these are wonderful places to ask questions , share expertise and exchange resources .\nplurk is simply another social networking service , but one that is more focused on micro blogging . it gives its users the freedom to express themselves using qualifiers , photos , videos and emoticons . apart from this freedom to express , it also gives people the opportunity to stay updated about the lifestyles of other people , be it friends , family or relatives .\nif you\u2019re an early user of twitter , or someone who enjoyed social networking when it began to go mainstream around 2008 , then the chances are that you may remember plurk . the canadian startup offered a more visual take on twitter and friendfeed ( another once popular service ) , and today\u2019s its being reborn with a funding round and after it relocated to asia .\neach entry ( called a plurk ) takes up only one line and expands when you hover the mouse over it , unless the entry is very short . clicking on a plurk ' s text drops down a comment window for responses . you can limit the display to show strictly your own plurks , yours and your friends ' , or just private plurks . by default , your entries will be visible to the whole world . privacy options let you change this to making what you post visible to just you , a friend , or a clique ( a group of friends you create ) . you ' ll also find an in - between choice , on the privacy settings page , that lets friends and friends of friends view your plurks .\n2 . all traffic sources bounce rate for all visitors source / medium visits % visits bounce rate urltoken / referral 12 , 854 53 . 88 % 40 . 00 % 40 . 00 % ( direct ) / ( none ) 7 , 632 31 . 99 % 20 . 00 % 20 . 00 % google / organic 1 , 256 5 . 26 % august 31 , 2009 september 7 , 2009 urltoken / referral 441 1 . 85 % bounce rate urltoken / referral 293 1 . 23 % 28 . 51 % content by title languages page title pageviews % visits language visits % visits su7rf - plurk avatar history vw 32 , 442 15 . 17 % zh - tw 21 , 850 91 . 58 % kcy\u00b9rf - plurk avatar history vw 18 , 324 8 . 57 % en - us 1 , 454 6 . 09 % plurk avatar history vwmj\u02dc - p\u00efkw 14 , 636 6 . 84 % zh - cn 161 0 . 67 % tn\u00barf - plurk avatar history vw 3 , 493 1 . 63 % zh - hk 112 0 . 47 % plurk avatar history vwmj\u02dc - p\u00efkw 1 , 554 0 . 73 % ja 56 0 . 23 % operating systems average pageviews for all visitors operating system visits % visits pages / visit windows 21 , 862 91 . 63 % 20 . 00 20 . 00 macintosh 1 , 469 6 . 16 % 10 . 00 10 . 00 linux 423 1 . 77 % august 31 , 2009 september 7 , 2009 iphone 55 0 . 23 % pages / visit ( not set ) 24 0 . 10 % 8 . 97 time on site for all visitors avg . time on site 00 : 33 : 20 00 : 33 : 20 00 : 16 : 40 00 : 16 : 40 august 31 , 2009 september 7 , 2009 avg . time on site 00 : 13 : 15 2 google analytics\nas someone who had used plurk , primarily as a backup to twitter and as an experiment , i was curious to know what kind of folks still frequent the service . \u201cthe average user is 16 - 28 . female . cos - player . knitter . second lifer . likes cheesecake , \u201d woon says . that\u2019s certainly the kind of niche that he mentioned , right there .\nused to love love love plurk , now it just seems like a moneygrab . i have to pay to see if someone mentions my name ? honestly ? the desktop site is garbage and used to ding at me and update me consistently , now i have to completely refresh the page to even see updates and i miss them constantly . that\u2019s why i have to depend on the phone app now for updates so i don\u2019t miss them . problem is that i can hardly ever get photos to load . if they do , they take incredibly long . . and it doesn\u2019t matter if i am on wifi or not . seems like such a trivial thing . i honestly wish my friends would move to a better social media platform because plurk is not what it used to be .\nyour timeline is your home screen and where you ' ll spend all of your time on plurk . it allows you to easily view and scroll from left to right using your mouse or keyboard as plurks are created by you and your friends throughout the day . it gives you a clear view into what everybody is up to recently and lets you stay caught up on what your friends are doing .\nso i have figured out the internal hyperlinking . . . it only works if the headers are not in color and are just plain headers , now is the question , should we revert back to the plain blue headers ? i think the red gives ours a nice conformity with plurk ' s colors , but i do not know if the colors will even transfer they create the actual wiki page . . .\ndiscover , connect , and share interesting stuffs with your friends , family , and like - minded folks at plurk ! grant yourself unlimited ways to express yourself like sharing your thoughts , moments , videos , artworks or simply everyday life tidbits , be they bizarre or serious . and we take it seriously at protecting your privacy - - never will you worry about your emotional secrets being read by the annoying colleague around the corner , or the nagging aunt in the neighboring state . highlights of plurk : - custom emoticons : use emoticons created with any types of images to paint thousand words in your messages - - animated or still , cheerful or sorrow ! - anonymous messages : feel gossipy ? post the controversial without revealing your identity ! - private messages : limit who can see and reply each of your messages , and turn them into private discussions !\nkarma vacation mode provides you a way to freeze your karma when you ' re going on a longer vacation or don ' t have time to plurk . to enable karma vacation mode , simply go to my account , within the account tab , right at the bottom you will see the ' karma vacation mode ' option . * note that a certain amount of karma will be deducted from your current karma as a result to enable this mode .\nfor those that don\u2019t remember plurk or never used it , the service uses a visual timeline and lets user communicate \u2019emotion\u2019 and other sentiment with their status updates . users can like , replurk and comment on their friends\u2019 status updates . it ranked users on karma \u2014 which designated their level of engagement \u2014 its style had made it popular in asia since day one and , to that point , it was once shamelessly ripped off by microsoft in china .\nwhile i can\u2019t honestly say that the changes will have me getting active on purk once again , the service will hope that it can reinvest itself more successfully than friendster , another one - time challenger to the now dominant social media establishment . the southeast asian site that once rivaled facebook has rebranded numerous times in recent years \u2014 focuses have included dating and gaming \u2014 so at least plurk is sticking to its guns and focusing on engagement and conversation .\nplurk is a free social networking and micro - blogging service that allows users to send updates ( otherwise known as plurks ) through short messages or links , which can be up to 140 text characters in length . updates are then shown on the user ' s home page using a timeline which lists all the updates received in chronological order , and delivered to other users who have signed up to receive them . users can respond to other users ' updates from their timeline through the urltoken website , by instant messaging , or by text messaging .\n4 . gae - plurkavatarhistory aug 25 , 2009 - sep 9 , 2009 traffic sources overview comparing to : site visits 9 , 000 9 , 000 4 , 500 4 , 500 august 31 , 2009 september 7 , 2009 all traffic sources sent a total of 23 , 858 visits 31 . 99 % direct traffic referring sites 14 , 872 . 00 ( 62 . 34 % ) direct traffic 62 . 34 % referring sites 7 , 632 . 00 ( 31 . 99 % ) search engines 1 , 354 . 00 ( 5 . 68 % ) 5 . 68 % search engines top traffic sources sources visits % visits keywords visits % visits urltoken ( referral ) 12 , 854 53 . 88 % su7rf 384 28 . 36 % ( direct ) ( ( none ) ) 7 , 632 31 . 99 % vwmjsu7rf 29 2 . 14 % google ( organic ) 1 , 256 5 . 26 % kcy\u00b9rf plurk 29 2 . 14 % urltoken ( referral ) 441 1 . 85 % plurk kcy\u00b9rf 28 2 . 07 % urltoken ( referral ) 293 1 . 23 % williambear1969 24 1 . 77 % 4 google analytics"]}
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( formerly known as ape ) a japanese subsidiary of nintendo entertainment .\nape / creatures has developed or has contributed to the development of the following games .\n4kids previously held a stake of 3 % in the pokemon company , with nintendo , creatures and game freak holding 32 , 32 , and 33 % respectively .\ncreatures was founded originally as a successor company to ape inc , the development company most notably responsible for earthbound . creatures staff aided in the development of the main series pok\u00e9mon games , and the studio itself has developed titles such as the pokepark series for the wii , the pok\u00e9mon ranger ds series and the pok\u00e9dex 3d app for 3ds .\nht : so game freak and creatures are the developers , and nintendo is the publisher . the pok\u00e9mon company is like the producer , they\u2019re the agency of the franchise .\n1up : moving on , i\u2019d like to talk a little bit about creatures . were you one of the founders of the company , or did you come into creatures later , after it had been around a little while ? i know it\u2019s about 15 years old now\u2026\noriginally named\nthe pok\u00e9mon center company\nand founded in 1998 , the pok\u00e9mon company was established through joint investment by the three businesses holding the copyright on pok\u00e9mon : nintendo co . , ltd . , creatures inc . , and game freak inc .\nin relation to the other companies , nintendo owns a 32 % share in the pok\u00e9mon company , and a small ( not financially significant for nintendo ) stake in creatures inc .\nso as it stands nintendo own 33 % creatures inc own 33 % game freak own 34 % the pokemon company is a joint venture that likely has a board built of members of each company that decide each and every fate of pokemon . pretty simple .\nas of november 2015 , 84 people work at the company . [ 1 ]\ncompany of heroes has won multiple awards and sold over 4 million copies worldwide .\nthe name of the company was changed to nintendo playing card co . ltd .\napril 1989 - japan - satoshi tajiri founds the game development company game freak .\nthe pok\u00e9mon company international is not responsible for the content of any linked website that is not operated by the pok\u00e9mon company international . please note that these websites ' privacy policies and security practices may differ from the pok\u00e9mon company international ' s standards .\nyou are about to leave a site operated by the pok\u00e9mon company international , inc .\njapanese gaming company nintendo has unveiled its new nintendo switch console at a presentation in tokyo .\nthe company was founded after ape inc . was disbanded , known for creating the earthbound series of video games . nintendo does use ape inc . when referring to creatures in financial documents . [ 4 ]\ncreative creatures contributors we love when people create with us . take a look at the artists who contribute to and collaborate with creative creatures & co . kameron campbell chief creative creature the artists & creatives of the creative creature collective\n\u201cyou ' ve never seen a strategy game with combat as intense as company of heroes . \u201d\nthe company developed a laser clay shooting system which rivaled bowling as a major pastime in japan .\nht : originally , game freak was making the games and creatures was the production company . creatures were the people talking to nintendo about stuff . because they were playing different roles , that\u2019s probably why they were different companies . the pok\u00e9mon company is in charge of bringing the franchise to the movies and anime and stuff like that . nintendo isn\u2019t related to that part at all . that\u2019s why it\u2019s so complicated and there\u2019s so many companies involved .\nafter mother 2 was completed , ape went into hibernation . in 1995 , tsunekazu ishihara founded creatures with members from ape .\nmillions of these big - eared creatures were sold during their first three years and , somehow , they are still around .\nit is centered on fictional creatures called\npok\u00e9mon\n, which humans capture and train to fight each other for sport .\nht : the mainstream games are created by game freak , and then creatures creates the card games , mainly . but the games that game freak doesn\u2019t create , creatures often works on . the 3d modeling for pok\u00e9mon is all created within creatures , too . the 3d modelings will be used in the card games , in the actual games , in commercials , everything else .\npokemon was a dream project for game freak founder satoshi tajiri , and even with nintendo\u2019s assistance as a publisher , the developer had apparently bitten off more than they could chew with the ambitious title . this is where creatures , inc . enters the picture . creatures was a company that grew out of the remains of ape , inc . , the developer of earthbound beginnings and earthbound . earthbound had had a particularly troubled development , and ape\u2019s head , japanese writer shigesato itoi , wasn\u2019t sure if he was going to make another game or not . thus , ape was dismantled and reformed as creatures . the staff of the company was largely made up of ex - nintendo employees , and nintendo themselves invested in the developer . the original head of creatures , inc . , tsunekazu ishihara , has run the pokemon company since its inception . recently , it was made known that nintendo\u2019s current holdings in the company amount to 10 % .\ncreatures , inc . was established on november 8 , 1995 under ceo tsunekazu ishihara and former staff from ape . [ 5 ]\n- nintendo has a stake in creatures inc . ; however , nintendo decided to not disclose the ownership ratio ( please understand )\nthat ' s an understatement . creatures was apparently formed from staff of ape inc . , known better for mother / earthbound .\n1up : can you explain how the pok\u00e9mon ownership situation works ? i\u2019ve asked people at nintendo of america and they can\u2019t really explain it to me . i know there\u2019s creatures , there\u2019s game freak , there\u2019s nintendo , there\u2019s the pok\u00e9mon company , but i don\u2019t know exactly which company does what and who plays what role . it\u2019s all very confusing\u2026\nthe company listed stock on the second section of the osaka stock exchange and on the kyoto stock exchange .\n, who was previously known for producing and composing various other nintendo games . the company has its headquarters in\nsakamoto : dachoras and etecoons are alien creatures who teach samus new moves , and they ' ve gotten trapped while trying to evacuate .\nand other merchandise in japan . creatures owns one - third of the copyright to the pok\u00e9mon franchise ( the other two - thirds owned by\nas pok\u00e9mon was about to launch outside of japan , it had already conquered its homeland . it was decided to set up the first pok\u00e9mon center stores in japan in 1998 to support the fanbase there . a holding company was set up to run the operations of the store , which would grow into being the official brand managers of pok\u00e9mon after a rename to the pok\u00e9mon company . the company ' s shares are 32 % owned by nintendo , with similar proportions to creatures and gamefreak .\nthe company changed its name to nintendo co . , ltd . and started manufacturing games in addition to playing cards .\nhuman entertainment , a japanese developer and publisher , was the first video games company goichi suda worked at . the company produced games for a wide variety of platforms . it is best known for producing the fire prowrestling series of games .\ngiant hands of doom : the developers of this company seem to like this type of boss , especially masahiro sakurai .\nif you have further questions about pok\u00e9mon or the pok\u00e9mon company international , please contact us via our customer service portal .\nnintendo handled localization up through diamond & pearl , i think . after that , the pok\u00e9mon company international took over .\nthere is no clear official answer , but it seems like nintendo and the pokemon company relationship should be straight forward . the pokemon company answers to nintendo , showing progress with pokemon games and collaborating with nintendo itself to create new games .\n. it is ok to seek out creatures and destroy them with fireballs , but it is not necessarily permissible to say that it is wrong .\ncreatures does a lot of the non - core rpg stuff but this might be the most complicated thing of the whole shebang , what the difference between creatures and game freak is . pre - pokemon they were very clearly different entities but that ' s not so much the case now .\nfor pure speculation if the big n owns over 50 % of the creatures company , then they would virtually own 66 % of pokemon . which , given the fact that there seems to be a smokescreen in place to uncover this information , is probably the case .\nthese robotic talking creatures were simultaneously cute and creepy , which may be why furbies became so popular . they even have their own language : furbish .\nnovember 2 , 1999 - united states - tiger electronics releases a toy version of pok\u00e9mon ' s pokedex device that contains information about all 151 creatures .\nwhat we see are the copyright owners of the pokemon media franchise . among its stakeholders are nintendo , creatures inc . , and game freak inc .\nnintendo making video games in the first place qualifies as network decay , considering the company originally created and distributed playing cards .\nnintendo pays game freak to develop & produce the game in conjunction with the pokemon company overseeing the production on their behalf .\nhirokazu tanaka is the president of creatures , inc . others may know him for his musical work on the likes of balloon fight metroid , and earthbound .\nok . . . still confused lol . but seriously , thankss , i feel i am a lot closer to understamding the situation . but 1 question , who the hell is creatures inc . i get who gf are ( satoshi tajiri is based there , right ? ) but what do creatures inc do ?\ncreatures , inc . is involved in the creative process for pok\u00e9mon like merchandising , parts of the anime , tcg , and non - mainline game development .\ngame freak almost went bankrupt during the original development of red and green . creatures provided funding , and was given partial ownership of the ip in exchange .\nearly installment weirdness : nintendo actually starting as a playing card company in 1889 . they even tried branching out into numerous other ventures from the mid 1950 ' s and on , such as a taxi service , a rice company , a love hotel chain , a tv network , and even being a toy manufacturer before they finally carved out their niche as a video game company .\nthis bean - filled line of stuffed animals was launched in 1993 , but it wasn ' t until 1995 when the craze began and people started to collect them . the company created creatures for a limited time , which drove the prices up as people tried to collect them all .\nabove . company member eric tucker at rehearsal for pctc ' s 2015 mainstage production of peter sinn nachtrieb ' s hunter gatherers\u200b .\nit should be mentioned that hal had been developing the game , and creatures had been involved with the graphics creation . benimaru ashura ito ( now with creatures ) served as the art director , and hirokazu tanaka was slated to handle the third game\u2019s music again , but the job ultimately fell to shogo sakai of hal .\n\u201ci think adorable little creatures that battle each other is just a unique concept thats fun for every generation . \u201d holly payne , 30 , cleveland , tenn .\nnintendo own the pokemon character ( names ) , logo , publishing rights but share the pokemon franchise ownership with two other entities , game freak and creatures inc .\nthe company developed home - use videogames in cooperation with mitsubishi electric :\ntv game 15\nand\ntv game 6\n.\ni\u2019d like to begin with you , if i may , ishihara - san . you ' re president and ceo of the pok\u00e9mon company\non the 1st line , the following is mentioned - \u00a9 2015 pok\u00e9mon . \u00a9 1995 & # 8211 ; 2015 nintendo / creatures inc . / game freak inc .\nbut wait , what about the pokemon company ? they own the pokemon ip and are in turn owned in near - equal shares by nintendo and two other companies , right ? so that means nintendo\u2019s slice is 33 % and if creatures and game freak ( the other co - owners of the pokemon company ) decide to take their ball and go to playstation , there\u2019s nothing nintendo can do about it , right ? the pokemon company is probably the most confusing point of the whole arrangement , and it\u2019s easily the source of most misconceptions about the ownership of the pokemon franchise .\nthe switch \u201cinherited all of nintendo\u2019s entertainment dna\u201d across the company\u2019s broad line of products , said shinya takahashi , nintendo\u2019s head of software development .\ntoshiro nagoshi of one - time nintendo nemesis sega said his company \u201cwill consider new games for the nintendo switch and present them soon . \u201d\n1 the pok\u00e9mon company was established in 2000 and , in addition to managing the pok\u00e9mon brand , it runs six pok\u00e9mon centers around japan .\nthe roles are very clear in the ownership of pok\u00e9mon \u2013 nintendo does distribution and publishing , creatures takes the cards , gamefreak the games and pok\u00e9mon company everything else . the arrangement works for the companies and the fans , so it ' s going to be a relationship that stays together for years to come .\nfebruary 1990 - japan - game freak teams up with art studio creatures and begins work on what will eventually become pok\u00e9mon blue / red for nintendo ' s game boy .\nit ' s interesting to note that hirokazu\nhip\ntonaka quit composing for nintendo so he could work on the pokemon anime with creatures . apparently he joined as a guest to compose the first japanese opening theme , nintendo forbid him from doing anymore work with a seperate company ( even though it was for one of their ips ) , and left them to keep composing the openings for the anime . did nintendo always have a stake in creatures , or is it a recent thing ?\nimpossible creatures released in partnership with microsoft . originally titled sigma : the adventures of rex chance , it represented yet another first for relic and the rts genre \u2013 unfettered creativity .\nyamamoto : there may also be people who played super metroid before who don ' t know about that . i hope they will play the game again and help those creatures !\nsakamoto : and we returned to work on january 2 after the new year . but all the places to eat near the company were closed .\nthe launch of company of heroes online represents our first foray into massive multiplayer online real - time strategy ( mmorts ) gaming . initially designed for the asian market in 2008 , company of heroes online was one of the first free - to - play games deployed in the western market . based on our highly - rated wwii franchise , the game reimagined the company of heroes experience with the command tree which provided an rpg style progression .\nevery other dedicated console company such as atari and sega have either gone third - party or outright gone defunct . nintendo is the last one remaining .\nht : the pok\u00e9mon company would be like the face of the franchise , yes . they talk with nintendo and decide schedules and things like that .\nnintendo executive reggie fils - aime holds up the game boy micro at the game company ' s pre - e3 presentation in los angeles on tuesday .\nivy zelanka , president entrepreneur / founder of metro medical services , director of physician services , exam works hisako ando , secretary vp of design + merchandising , komar kids llc joseph w . rodriguez , treasurer ( ex officio ) producing artistic director , playhouse creatures theatre company \u200bjanet bobcean scenic designer + stage director / associate professor at northeastern university\ni was involved in setting up creatures inc . and i remember sitting next to you , ishihara - san , when you were deciding on the initial number of units to be shipped .\nsadly no , nintendo do not own hal . they operate as a separate entity with important ties to nintendo , much like creatures inc . ( spiritual successor to ape inc . ) .\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 .\none other element of zoom\u2019s success has been the super salt plus formula that permeates the company\u2019s lures , giving them an extra dose of bass - attracting flavor .\nset in the european theatre of wwii , the company of heroes series is a compelling and historically authentic presentation of this epic conflict\u2019s often violent and gritty warfare .\nmight as well ask it here but who did the localization for pok\u00e9mon games for gen 1 - 5 because it felt like they changed company with gen 6 .\nishihara said in late december that a new cloud service called pok\u00e9mon bank would let players move their creatures back and forth between games - - a service fans have been asking for for many years .\ncompany of heroes 2 , the long - awaited sequel to the most widely acclaimed game in relic\u2019s history , makes its historic return . the game , along with the standalone expansions of western front armies and ardennes assault , expands the scope and scale of the company of heroes franchise while showcasing our continued growth as a developer .\ncompany of heroes has won multiple awards from prominent gaming magazines and sold over 4 million copies worldwide . two standalone expansions\u2014opposing fronts and tales of valor\u2014have since been released .\non the bolded , this is mostly it . game freak develop the games , nintendo ships & publish , and the license is carried out by the pokemon company .\nthe game boy advance system is a nintendo design , created in its r & d department in osaka , japan . arm corporation is the company responsible for the 32 - bit risc cpu in the game boy advance . arm corporation is a uk - based company responsible for cpus used in cellular phones . konami has also entered a joint agreement with nintendo , and will create a company called mobile 21 . this studio will be responsible for the software that will interface with the 128 - bit gamecube system .\nthus , the fact that nintendo , game freak , and creatures have near - equal shares in the pokemon company actually doesn\u2019t tell us a thing about who really owns the pokemon franchise and in what proportions . it\u2019s the ultimate red herring in this discussion . to try to tease out the real answer , we have to go back to the early 1990s , when the first game was in development . it should be noted that the answer of who owns it is definitely known . just go check the copyrights on every pokemon product and you\u2019ll see the three companies who share the ip : nintendo , game freak , and creatures . but as for the size of each company\u2019s ownership , we\u2019ll have to do some spit - balling . you ready , friends ?\nas the header implies , i would like to discuss the ownership of the pokemon brand / franchise due to various misinformation spread in the media and various users . i hope the below will help explain the complicated relationship between pokemon , nintendo , creatures inc . , game freak and the pokemon company . what a mouthful , ready ? let ' s catch all the answers together !\nthe company started selling cards printed with walt disney characters , opening up a new market in children ' s playing cards and resulting in a boom in the card department .\niconic logo : red in the west and blue in japan for much of the company ' s video game - making history , but switched to gray internationally in 2006 .\nnintendo are in constant communication with the pok\u00e9mon company on production and distribution of each pok\u00e9mon game . game freak develops each title while nintendo handles the publishing aspect & marketing duties\ni believe the pokemon company needs nintendo ' s blessing to work with other companies , ex . niantic ( pokemon go ) and the makes of tekken ( pokken tournament )\npok\u00e9mon are creatures of all shapes and sizes who live in the wild or alongside humans . for the most part , pok\u00e9mon do not speak except to utter their names . pok\u00e9mon are raised and commanded by their owners ( called \u201ctrainers\u201d ) . during their adventures , pok\u00e9mon grow and become more experienced and even , on occasion , evolve into stronger pok\u00e9mon . there are currently more than 700 creatures that inhabit the pok\u00e9mon universe .\njapanese gaming company reveals new console , which launches with flagship title zelda : breath of the wild , will cost $ 299 . 99 in us and \u00a3279 . 99 in uk\nthe pok\u00e9mon go effect has sent nintendo\u2019s shares surging for the second day running , driving the japanese company\u2019s value up by more than a third since the game\u2019s launch last week .\nif the item appears to be licensed , but the company ' s name does not appear on this list , it is possible that the company is either no longer licensed or is no longer in business . if the product is no longer working , it may be appropriate to consider replacing the product . click here for suggestions on replacing older products .\nthat ' s a great observation . i ' ll divert your attention to the following : urltoken 4kids previously held a stake of 3 % in the pokemon company , with nintendo , creatures and game freak holding 32 , 32 , and 33 % respectively . i ' ve questioned nintendo about this and in return , they only advised me that nintendo has a 32 % ownership stake in tpc .\naccess map archived 2011 - 07 - 16 at the wayback machine . .\n( direct image link archived 2011 - 07 - 16 at the wayback machine . ) creatures inc . retrieved 2010 - 10 - 04 .\nin\nelectroplankton\nyou use the ds touch screen to manipulate underwater creatures . as you move them , each makes a sound . putting your moves together creates a melody to go along with the pictures on the screen .\ncontrarily to what is mentioned , pokemon is a media franchise jointly - owned by creatures inc , nintendo , and game freak . i will develop that said ownership and its relationship shortly down the line in much more detail .\nnintendo was once ( or , depending on your preference , still is ) the go - to company for video games , and as such , they hold a larger place in entertainment history than any other video game company . the list that follows is only a partial selection of an absolutely massive 30 + year lineup on multiple different consoles and many hand held variants :\nht : that kind of thinking\u2026 i wasn\u2019t told to think like that by anybody \u2014 it wasn\u2019t a team member who wanted me to think like that \u2014 but when i first entered the company , i came as an engineer to create products . so that was what i had in my mind the whole time . i didn\u2019t enter the company as a music composer .\ncreatures ' s main role in pok\u00e9mon now , aside from the development support help , is to handle the design of merchandise . this includes the pok\u00e9mon trading card game cards and other toys and merch ( including the intern pikachu ) .\npok\u00e9mon ( & # 12509 ; & # 12465 ; & # 12514 ; & # 12531 ] is a media franchise owned by the pok\u00e9mon company , and created by satoshi tajiri in 1995 .\nas far as i could search using the internet , nintendo owns hal . actually they own 50 % of the company that owns hal , that one that was responsible for the kirby anime .\neven those curious creatures known as pikmin were thrust into the spotlight to star in pikmin short movies . this trio of short animated movies could be downloaded from nintendo eshop and enjoyed in glorious hd on wii u or dazzling 3d on nintendo 3ds .\nthough officially only launched in october of 2016 , these robotic creatures that hatch themselves from eggs became incredibly popular during the christmas season . demand was so high that the new york times called it the\nelusive toy of the holiday season .\nin essence , the pokemon franchise is owned by three separate entities : nintendo , game freak , and creatures inc ; however , nintendo , in addition to having partial ownership , are trademark owners of the pokemon logo , and pok\u00e9mon character names .\nfor this iwata asks interview i am joined by tsunekazu ishihara - san , president and ceo of the pok\u00e9mon company , and shigeki morimoto - san from game freak . thank you both for coming today .\nsatoshi tajiri and ken sugimori , two of the most prominent names in the creation of pok\u00e9mon , originally founded game freak as a gaming magazine in the late 1980s before reorganizing into a video game company .\nbelow , you will find a list of companies that are licensed to create games , accessories , and other licensed merchandise for nintendo systems and characters . use the links below to locate a particular company .\nmarch 1989 \u2013 nintendo invests money and founds ape . shigesato itoi is made ceo of the company . ape was created because hiroshi yamauchi , president of nintendo , was concerned that ideas for games would eventually start to dry up if things continued as they were . he believed that exceptional talent would be what supports the industry into the future . since yamauchi was very fond of shigesato itoi\u2019s work , he approached him with the idea . ape was filled with tons of talent , including tsunekazu ishihara ( now ceo of the pokemon company ) , ashura benimaru ito ( famous illustrator ) , akihiko miura ( head planner at genius sonority ) , masayuki miura ( also works at the pokemon company ) , and many others . once everyone was gathered , they all worked together on mother . pokemon also began when satoshi tajiri of creatures brought the game\u2019s idea to ape .\na highly personal gaming experience , all armies used in gameplay are created by the player by combining animals and their attributes into powerful monsters . in fact , more than 40 , 000 custom army units were able to be created from the game\u2019s 50 base creatures . the game also marked a major foray into modding with impossible creatures shipping with a powerful yet easy to use set of tools that gave users the freedom to build custom islands and even import their own wild animals that can be used in creature combinations .\nnovember 21 , 1999 - japan - pok\u00e9mon gold and silver are released in japan . the games support both game boy and game boy color and feature 100 new creatures . nintendo also releases the gold / silver - compatible pocket pikachu color the same day .\nunlike its ever - evolving creatures , pok\u00e9mon ' s core mechanics of collecting and battling monsters haven ' t changed dramatically in the last 20 years , but carrillo says that consistency is a testament to the success of the original design , not a flaw .\nthe company created a wholly owned subsidiary , nintendo of america inc . in new york . nintendo began selling the\ngame & watch\nproduct line in japan , the first portable lcd videogames with a microprocessor .\nprior to the launch of wii , nintendo president satoru iwata conducted a series of internal interviews with nintendo staff as well as external developers providing an in - depth look behind the scenes of the company and the process of bringing new hardware and software to market . the \u201ciwata asks\u201d series of interviews would be continued in years to come , often candidly revealing information about the inner workings of the company , both past and present .\nhasbro created the g . i . joe action figures in 1964 to market dolls to boys , but due to a sexist company policy at the time , it was prohibited to market them as\ndolls .\nthis home video game system changed the gaming industry for the better . the company teamed up with various developers to create a collection of groundbreaking games that have launched franchises that continue to this day\u2014 like super mario .\npraised for highly tactical combat , an innovative territory - control resource system and varied single and multiplayer campaign design , company of heroes is consistently regarded as the one of the greatest real time strategy franchises of all time .\nin summary , tpc is more like an agency / brand management which serves as a cost center to help get the entities involved money , and handle the pokemon license . it acts in the best interest of all three shareholders : nintendo , game freak , creatures inc .\nif you are unable to find the company you are looking for , please check to make sure the product you are inquiring about is a licensed product . unlicensed games and accessories are not recommended for use with nintendo systems .\nin short , nintendo owns roughly 33 % of pokemon , while two other companies own the remaining 66 % ( assumingly equally ) . however , one of those companies , creatures , inc . , is the aforementioned business that nintendo has an alleged undisclosed percentage of stock in .\nnintendo power , which for years was the company ' s in - house magazine and remained one of the most popular gaming publications until it ended in 2012 . it was revived in the form of a podcast in december 2017 .\nthat ' s a great observation . i ' ll divert your attention to the following : urltoken 4kids previously held a stake of 3 % in the pokemon company , with nintendo , creatures and game freak holding 32 , 32 , and 33 % respectively . i ' ve questioned nintendo about this and in return , they only advised me that nintendo has a 32 % ownership stake in tpc . none as we would see it as one of their subsidiary in their ir report if they owed a majority stake .\nin all that we do at creatures of leisure - and we ' ve been doing it for over 30 years now - we strive to meld the lessons of our experience with cutting edge materials and designs to create highly functional , premium quality surfing accessories that are built to last .\n2 creatures inc . was established in 1995 . in addition to developing pok\u00e9mon video games and playing cards , it has made games such as no no no puzzle chailian for the game boy advance and \u2018walk with me ! do you know your walking routine ? \u2019 for nintendo ds .\nin 1985 , when nintendo rolled out its first - ever home video game console , nintendo entertainment system ( nes ) , in america , the company wasn\u2019t expecting sales to rocket as quickly as they did . their follow - up , super nintendo ( snes ) , arrived stateside by 1991 , but with few drastic changes to gameplay , it offered little variation between consoles . it wasn\u2019t until 1996 that the company\u2014and video games as a whole\u2014leveled up with nintendo 64 .\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 .\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 .\nthe portable tablet from learning company leapfrog was designed just for kids . the touchscreen device could have educational games downloaded via apps or use cartridges . it was sturdier than an ipad , so it was a good alternative for little kids .\nlast week ' s introduction of pok\u00e9mon go was famously teased by the pok\u00e9mon company as having\nnew company partnerships\n, which set off a brief torrent of speculation about what that could mean . some people took it as a sign that pok\u00e9mon would be going all mobile going forward . in reality , it turned out to be an arrangement co - ordinated by the late satoru iwata to create an alternate reality pok\u00e9mon rpg for mobile , with the blessing of nintendo .\nin the pok\u00e9mon \u2014or \u201cpocket monsters\u201d\u2014video - game series , players were able to explore the game\u2019s fictional world by looking for wild pok\u00e9mon creatures to capture and tame . as pok\u00e9mon trainers , they readied the small monsters to compete in battle against other trainers\u2019 pok\u00e9mon . although fighting was a key aspect\u2026\nwarhammer 40 , 000 : dawn of war ii is released marking the next chapter in this acclaimed rts series . as a sequel , it took the premise of the original while incorporating the ground breaking gameplay features introduced in company of heroes .\nthe july 2016 case study that was built entirely on archival material \u2013 company statements , press releases , annual reports , financial statements , newspaper coverage \u2014 not only throws light on the journey of this 125 - year - old company , but also brings to fore the lapses along the way . the case study becomes all the more crucial since the company appointed 67 - year - old tatsumi kimishima as its fifth president in 2015 ; he had been ceo , nintendo america , for 13 years . kimishima was called in to take over the reins after the death of satoru iwata , who had played a pivotal role in designing the nintendo ds and wii video game consoles . the two authors have also produced \u201cpok\u00e9mon go : game on ! \u201d as a supplement to their earlier case . developed in partnership between the pok\u00e9mon company ( nintendo has a 32 per cent stake ) and niantic inc . ( nintendo has a majority stake ) , pok\u00e9mon go is a free - to - play , location - based augmented reality game , which was released in july 2016 in australia , new zealand and the united states . players have to locate and capture virtual creatures from the pok\u00e9mon family in their real - life surroundings with the help of gps and camera - enabled smartphones .\nin october 2005 , the [ 4kids entertainment ] sold its interest in equal shares to the members of the investment group [ nintendo , game freak , creatures inc . ] for aggregate proceeds of $ 960k , resulting in a gain of $ 234k as reflected on the accompanying consolidated statements of income .\nthe way out for nintendo ? delios says students came up with suggestions such as the company has to come up with some super hit gaming system or transition into 3ds consoles . \u201cbut they also have to appreciate that the industry is increasingly moving away from consoles and that even if they succeed , it will still only make for a small piece of the pie , \u201d he says . he adds that another valid opinion that crystallized into doable action was that nintendo could become part of a larger company . after all , it is a far smaller company compared to sony and microsoft , which have much deeper pockets and being successful in the gaming industry isn\u2019t their core business . \u201cnintendo has valuable assets , and some other company can leverage on those in a better way in terms of the characters created and the technology it has , \u201d says delios , adding , \u201cbut it needs to do this before they burn all of their money or their characters die in our memories . \u201d\nzoom\u2019s attention to detail and innovative nature has allowed the company to grow . that was 1977 . in the nearly four decades since that relatively inauspicious beginning , zoom\u2019s attention to detail and innovative nature has allowed the company to grow . now , instead of a 55 gallon drum , there\u2019s a 40 , 000 square foot facility with state of the art equipment manned by over 100 full - time employees , producing countless styles of lures in over 400 distinct color patterns in the distinctive red packaging .\nduke nukem advance is a portable video game in the duke nukem series , released for the nintendo game boy advance in august 2002 . the game was developed by torus games , an australian based company , and published by take - two interactive .\ngame freak most likely have a profit - sharing contract in place with nintendo if certain conditions are met such as profitability ( production + marketing costs recouped ) , reception , shipment figures , etc ; however , no company will divulge such information .\nnintendo isn\u2019t the first company to come to mind when you think \u201chardcore military strategy sim , \u201d yet the company\u2019s forays into the niche genre are among the very best out there . sure , the graphics are cartoony and the stories are much lighter than what you might find in many pc games , but there\u2019s real depth in advance wars when it comes to building armies , taking cities , and moving the best units into place to counter the enemy . it\u2019s kind of like fire emblem with tanks .\nthe terms & conditions are not disclosed , but nonetheless as nintendo are the publishers , the money generated through software sales goes through their finances firstly . a percentage is distributed to the likes of the pokemon company as they are also co - publishers .\nin toad rally , players can compete in those courses against friends , gaining approval from toads , the mushroom - hat - wearing creatures part of mario lore . if the player wins , those toads go to live in the player ' s personal mushroom kingdom , customized in the game ' s kingdom builder .\nwhenever a pok\u00e9mon game shows its copyright screen , it ' s always shown with four names and 1995 - the year of release . in order , the companies are : pok\u00e9mon , nintendo , creatures , game freak . we ' ll set the first aside and look at the role of the other three .\ngotta catch ' em all\nis the franchise ' s catch phrase , referring to the player ' s goal of catching and training the tiny monsters to compete against other players . that ' s gotten significantly harder , though , with the expansion to more than 700 different known creatures in the universe .\nunder the leadership of young hiroshi yamauchi ( fusajiro ' s grandson ) after world war ii , the company looked to expand its business model to everything from a taxi service to a chain of love hotels to instant foods . most of these junctures failed and their hanafuda sales would plummet after the 1964 olympics . near - bankrupt , the company reached out to one of its workers , gunpei yokoi , noted among coworkers for inventing devices on the side , for product ideas . yokoi brought in a few of his inventions , and nintendo had a few modest hits in these ideas : the ultra hand , the love tester , and the ultra machine , among others . bolstered by these successes , yamauchi decided that nintendo would become an entertainment and games company .\nape , inc . was founded in march 1989 and shigesato itoi became its chief executive officer . nintendo president hiroshi yamauchi had wanted to support new talent in game design . liking itoi ' s work , he proposed the idea of the company to itoi and invested in it . ape ' s staff included tsunekazu ishihara , who later became the pok\u00e9mon company ' s ceo , and ashura benimaru itoh , a renowned illustrator . they began work on mother , which released in july . its music was composed by hip tanaka , who later became the second ceo of creatures . [ 5 ] the team continued with work on mother 2 . when the project began to falter , satoru iwata of hal laboratory was brought in to help the project . the game was released in august 1994 and the ape team dismantled in 1995 .\nafter a few more misses , nintendo designed groundbreaking arcade game successes with titles such as donkey kong , radar scope and evr race . gaming giants such as atari and magnavox signed licensing deals with the company , and it seemed as if sky was the limit for nintendo . with the nintendo entertainment system ( nes ) , the company made a mark in home entertainment , and game box was introduced in 1989 , the first handheld portable game system that had the option of changeable cartridges . hiroshi encouraged healthy competition within the company and invested heavily in r & d . game boy marked nintendo\u2019s foray into the western world by selling in europe and the united states . despite sony\u2019s playstation and sega\u2019s genesis coming out in 1994 , nintendo continued to be the global market leader .\njune 7 , 1999 - united states - the topps company signs a license agreement with noa to market pok\u00e9mon trading cards in the u . s . and canada as well as lollipops , stickers and even temporary tattoos in europe , australia and new zealand .\nnintendo has a couple of roles in the handling of pok\u00e9mon . the most obvious thing besides providing the consoles is the publisher outside of japan ( pok\u00e9mon company is the publisher in japan ) and handling distribution of the titles . however , there is one other key role which is in the small print of any pok\u00e9mon game and in the legal information on urltoken :\n\u00a9 2015 pok\u00e9mon . \u00a9 1995\u20132015 nintendo / creatures inc . / game freak inc . pok\u00e9mon , pok\u00e9mon character names , nintendo 3ds , nintendo ds , wii , and wiiware are trademarks of nintendo .\ngame freak was having a lot of trouble finishing development on pokemon , and it was at a point where it looked like the game might not be finished while the game boy was still on store shelves . more importantly , game freak was starting to run low on cash . it was a very dire situation , to the point that tajiri had stopped drawing a salary from the company so that he could afford to pay the employees . ishihara , the head of creatures , had a previous connection with game freak through producing their super nes point - and - click puzzle game mario & wario . he\u2019s also given a special thanks on game freak\u2019s first game , mendel palace . creatures offered to infuse some cash into game freak to get pokemon to the finish line , and took a share of game freak\u2019s ownership in the franchise in exchange . this proved to be a good deal .\nhello ! ! ! we are creative creatures & co , a pop up art shop ; a local community of artists dedicated to bringing awesome art ideas to you since 2012 ! our passion & our focus is encouraging creative confidence in our youth through community workshops , school programs , special events , and art shows .\nthanks , now i know that i was not spreading nonsense when i explained this to my friends . however , i still don ' t know wich role creatures inc . has in all this . i know know they helped out with the original games , but that ' s it , or is there more ?\ncreative creatures & co . is a mobile art collective based in southern california . we travel from san diego to los angeles offering our workshops and programs to various communities of young artists . curious about hosting a program at your home , school , or event ? check out our hosting program to find out more information .\nfrom the outset , relic sought to balance the priorities of people and products while creating the best entertainment software available . a philosophy that clearly resonates given that five of the 16 employees who were part of relic\u2019s inception , remain with the company to this day .\nnintendo is only indirectly involved with the game but it owns 33 % of the pok\u00e9mon company , which owns the pok\u00e9mon franchise and develops the main series of games , and it has taken a stake in niantic , the former google subsidiary which developed pok\u00e9mon go .\n1up had a chance to interview tanaka at last year\u2019s tokyo game show , and the discussion has now been published online . the outlet quizzed him on a bunch of different topics , including earthbound and his job with creatures , along with more off - beat topics such as starting out with nintendo and working with shigeru miyamoto .\nconsidered by many to be our signature game , company of heroes debuts featuring bold innovations such as squad mechanics with realistic , humanlike behaviour . one of the highest rated rts games of all time , it was given the \u201cbest rts score ever\u201d by pc gamer magazine .\nnintendo is also rolling back its digital rights - management protections slightly : the company will not region - lock its games , kimishima told the audience , meaning that switch games will be playable whether or not they were purchased in the same country as the console itself .\n\u201chere i was , a dungeon master , a game nerd , who decided to make a game company when i didn\u2019t know anything about making games , \u201d he says . \u201cand here we are . i feel like a part of my life has become complete . \u201d\npok\u00e9mon company handles oversight and quality control for the games both mainline and spinoffs , the cards , anime and other projects as well as handling events such as the world pok\u00e9mon championships . the key for pok\u00e9mon company is that they have freedom to bring pok\u00e9mon experiences to other platforms , even if the main games are nintendo handheld exclusives . pok\u00e9mon applications have been on mobile platforms since 2011 and there are pok\u00e9mon games in arcades since the release of pok\u00e9mon tretta since 2012 , with development of these games and apps handled by trusted 3rd parties .\nas far as i could search using the internet , nintendo owns hal . actually they own 50 % of the company that owns hal , that one that was responsible for the kirby anime . but i ' ll search again later when i ' m not on mobile\nthe music in mother and mother 2 was handled by keiichi suzuki of the moonriders band and hirokazu tanaka , in the 1st development department at nintendo . tanaka is currently ceo of creatures , incidentally . tanaka\u2019s reason for working on mother wasn\u2019t anything that special \u2013 his boss basically called him over and said , \u201cyou do it . \u201d\nwe are an award - winning developer of genre - defining real - time strategy games like homeworld , dawn of war , company of heroes and many more . throughout our storied 17 - year history , delivering rich , thoughtful strategy games has always been our defining quality ."]}
{"id": 54227, "summary": [{"text": "lsat caseless ammunition is caseless ammunition produced as part of the u.s. army \u2019s lightweight small arms technologies ( lsat ) program .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "although less advanced in development than the other ammunition component of the program , the caseless round has already produced significant results .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "having replicated dynamit nobel 's acr ammunition , the hitp ( high ignition temperature propellant , which is hexogen/octogen-based to decrease heat sensitivity ) ammunition was modified to a 5.56 mm round .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "tests proved the ammunition 's usability , and development of the weapon was advanced using knowledge gained from the cased version . ", "topic": 25}], "title": "lsat caseless ammunition", "paragraphs": ["the lsat light machine gun is the closest to combat ready gun capable of firing both cased telescopic and caseless ammunition .\nplus you then retain ammunition compatibility with the lsat lmg that is going to happen .\nwhat are the advantages and disadvantages of 5 . 56 ammunition over 7 . 62 ammunition ?\nreduce weight = a look back at caseless ammunition\u2026\u2026 that or simplifying , and cutting weight by moving from brass to aluminum casings .\nthe lsat with standard 5 . 56 nato and it ' s own cased telescoped ammo .\nim drooling over a belt fed lsat like everyone else but the overmatch nonsense needs stop .\nin addition to the cased telescoped ammunition , aai is working on caseless ammunition that ' s even lighter and significantly more compact - compared to 5 . 56 , the cased telescoped takes up 12 % less volume ; the caseless stuff has 40 % less volume .\nthe current us small arms program is lsat . lightweight small arms technologies . iirc the primary aim is to decrease the weight of both weapon and ammunition .\nbullet weight is the single biggest contributor to ammunition weight . choose a heavy bullet , and your ammunition becomes accordingly heavier .\na belt of 5 . 56x45 is shown next to lsat belts : caseless ( centre ) and plastic - cased spiral 3 . plastic belt links help to save weight .\nthe middle ones are the caseless ammunition , the left are standard 5 . 56 cartridges , and the right ones are the cased telescoped variant . both cased and caseless ammo here are with their plastic cap intact .\nin this picture the top ones are cased telescoped ammunition , and the bottom are the caseless ones . both with the plastic cap removed .\nfor the lsat , yes . but lsat has already ended and has been replaced with ctsas . while lsat focussed on lmgs and 5 . 56 ct , ctsas focusses on 6 . 5 ct and to a lesser degree on a carbine . with 6 . 5 ct , the focus isnt necessarily on weight - savings .\nunlike conventional small - arms ammunition that features a metallic or plastic casing that marries the projectile to the powder and primer , caseless ammunition surrounds the projectile in a burrito of propellant and primer . this eliminates the stage of ejecting the spent cartridge , saving weight , wear - and - tear , and money . in practice , caseless ammunition magazines are packed at the factory site , and sealed with a removable protector that prevents the elements from corrupting the ammunition .\ni looked that caseless mx - 6 . 5 rifle online , and it appears to be based on the real - steel robinson armament xcr assault rifle . the 6 . 5mm caseless ammo is close to the caseless rounds fired by the rda casless rifles in avatar and elysium .\nspeaking of caseless rounds i recently bought arma 3 & saw the mx 6 . 5 caseless . was cool u should check , it out . if u have a good p . c .\ncaseless r & d is now done at the onr , but i cant find anything recent .\nthe lsat actually comes in two versions . one uses ammo using a non - metal , telescoped case , and the other uses caseless ammo . the telescoped ammo is ready for use now while the caseless stuff was still in development . both lsat weapons feature a revolutionary ammo feed that employs a pivot , rather than a bolt , to load the ammo into the chamber . this design propels the case out the front of the weapon . naturally the caseless ammo has no case to eject . the use of the pivot reduces overheating problems , which are more of a hassle with the plastic case of non - metal telescoped cartridge prototype ( which is a straight case , like a pistol , not a bottleneck case more common with high powered rifles ) . the caseless round is the ideal solution but this design is more difficult to manufacture . caseless rounds have been developed before but were found to be more expensive and more vulnerable to rough handling . the original lsat expectation was that if the caseless round were used , the lsat and 600 rounds would be 9 kg ( 19 . 9 pounds ) lighter than the current m249 and its ammo . the new plastic case and the lsat is 6 . 8 kg ( 15 pounds ) less than the m249 .\nthe most advanced caseless weapon system was the german g11 , but it was never put in service .\nyes , because talking demographics has everything to do with an experimental type of ammunition .\nholy crap they actually did it . aai discussed a m4a1 upper for the lsat program but i never thought it would be possible .\nif they just adopt the 6 . 5 lsat lmg and replace the saw and 240 with that , that\u2019s all we really need .\nlsat 5 . 56mm and 7 . 62mm , next to the 5 . 56x45 and 7 . 62x51 ( image courtesy of textron )\ni stand corrected , but the basic point is still valid , unless this ammunition is as easily reloaded as current ammunition , you still aren\u2019t getting much ( weight savings ? ) for surrendering access to ammunition in times when the government wants to buy it all up .\nbeginning in 2004 , the us army and us marine corps started to examine lessening the weight of the m249 saw . given the war in afghanistan , allied soldiers often walked long patrols on bad roads and difficult terrain , with heavy kit . it was the goal of the lightweight small arms technologies program to decrease the weight of a lmg saw by 30 % via use of either cased telescoped ammunition or even completely caseless . the lsat tested their lmg that was lighter by 44 % for the mk . 46 lmg was done by combat experienced soldiers meeting with approval after successful live - fire testing in 2011 . despite the issues with caseless ammunition , the us marines have stated they are looking at lsat lmgs using caseless rounds over the telescoped rounds for deployment around 2014 / 2015 .\nbetween the completely caseless round and the traditional metal cartridge round , is the cased telescoped ammunition or cta . instead of a metallic casing or a propellant casing , cta uses lightweight metallic , or polymer , plastic or even casing with semi - combustible properties , and has the bullet resting deeper in the casing with the use of consolidated propellant . the main advantage of cta is weight saving over traditional ammunition ( about 30 % ) , and less of the fragility risks of caseless ammunition .\nand its iconic m41a1 pulse rifle . it is likely that james cameron used caseless ammunition due to prediction by gun and military magazines that it was the next big thing , fueled by the h & k g11 . because of the popularity of this 1986 film , the pulse rifle was often most people first introduction to the term ' caseless ammunition ' , which has been replaced by the g11 of the\nafter the death of the h & k g11 around 1990 , it seemed that the bold experiment in caseless ammunition for the military was over . that was until the war in afghanistan , when soldiers had to transverse difficult terrain with thinner air than our soldiers were used to . the weight of a light machine gun and the ammunition taxed our soldiers , causing the us army and marine corps to explore the use of caseless or telescoped ammunition to save weight under the lightweight small arms technologies project .\nother odd issues that come up with wide spread adoption , because of the construction of caseless ammo , it would be impossible for shooters that pack their own ammunition , snipers and hunters for example . also , if caseless civilian guns were to come available , the lack of shell casings would make criminal investigations harder .\nsoldiers and u . s . army civilians test fired a new lighter machine gun called the lsat at marine corps base quantico , va . , june 24 . the new weapon is designed to replace light machine guns , such as m249 and m240 . lsat with 600 rounds of ammunition will weigh 23 . 8 pounds , representing 38 % reduction from the current 38 . 3 pounds .\none of the more commonly known issues with caseless rounds is thermally induced firing or ' cooking - off ' . this occurs during continuous firing that heats up the weapon . normal metal cartridges act as a heat sink , lessening the damage of this . caseless ammo is surrounded in a burrito of propellant , that could easily ignite inside the weapon , or given that the ammunition is densely packed , inside the magazine . that would be bad for the gun and the shooter . some sites detail that caseless ammunition would cost more , due to wasted ammo , more protective measures to prevent ammo corruption , switching the entire military over from cased to caseless .\nso you would carry only slightly less ammunition , but have a pretty massive increase in firepower .\nit would be different if caseless ammunition could do something current ammunition can\u2019t , but that simply isn\u2019t the case ( see what i did there ? ) . all i\u2019m saying is updating technology for the sake of updating technology isn\u2019t always the best bet . i mean try going untraceable in a car newer that 2006\u2026\n, the trend might come back , especially if some of the us military ' s caseless lmgs projects hit reality .\nfirst , about the 5 . 56mm lsat which is no longer being worked on : \u201cfeedback was that \u2018it weighs less but doesn\u2019t do any more ' \u201d\nthe us ordnance department explored the possibility of caseless ammunition based weaponry from 1959 through 1975 . major companies , like ge , gm , hughes tools , hercules dove into the project , developing caseless ammunition along with telescoped 5 . 56x30mm ammunition , called ' chicklet ' in 1969 by the hercules company . not much became of this effort , conventional cartridges were used , and by 1975 , the project ended , just has the west german government was in the middle of their own next - generation assault rifle project to replace the g3 battle rifle .\nthe colt acr contender was simply an improved m16a2 firing a duplex cartridge , and h & k submitted the caseless g11 described above , while aai and steyr offered weapons firing flechette rounds , the steyr ammunition being plastic - cased .\naccording to several sources , the austrian viere vec - 91 hunting rifle available to the public that combined caseless 5 . 7mm ammunition and electronic ignition via two 15 volt batteries that were good for about 5 , 000 rounds . there is little information on the vec - 91 due to limited sales in us and hard to find ammunition ( caseless has a limited shelve life ) , i believe that the gun is still in production . daisy v / l civilian rifle\nminor point , the ammo here is not caseless it\u2019s polymer cased telescoped . furthermore this is a us dod program not civil .\naai was discussing the ability to create a 6 . 5 m4a1 upper for the lsat technology back when they were having soldiers test the lmg at maneuver battle lab .\nexcellent and informing as always . the ubiquitous boltgun of the emperor ' s angels of death , the space marines , from warhammer 40k is also claimed to shoot caseless ammunition , though the majority of the artwork does not follow this trend . an explanation could be that the variants created by some forge worlds use caseless ammo while patterns of other forge worlds do not . cheers ! chris\nsource on that ? i haven\u2019t heard of any armor piercing hollow point ammunition for pistols before other than that one from liberty ammunition that turns to dust as soon as it passes through a vest and would just barely break skin .\nstarting in 2008 the lsat was developed , built , and tested . lsat passed its first field tests in 2012 which involved having eight prototypes firing 25 , 000 rounds over three weeks . at that point everyone agreed that it works . more testing was required to ensure ruggedness and reliability . that took five years , about twice as long as expected .\npct 6 . xmm rounds are better , but the 6 . 5mm ctsas ammunition is still 30 % heavier than brass - cased 5 . 56mm , and come with a 33 % reduction in ammunition capacity per magazine . when you then compare pct 6 . 5mm against pct 5 . 56mm , then you see almost a doubling in ammunition weight .\nwhile the caseless ammunition is both lighter and more compact than the plastic - cased , the usual technical problems experienced with such ammunition has led to the emphasis being placed on the latter . by mid - 2011 some 400 caseless rounds had been fired with a trl 5 demonstration planned for the autumn . in contrast , some 14 , 000 plastic - cased rounds had been fired through four lmgs , and eight lmgs plus 100 , 000 rounds of plastic - cased ammunition ( loaded with m855a1 bullets ) were supplied to the us army for initial testing in autumn 2011 . initial informal reports indicate that this seems to have gone well , but the cost of establishing new production facilities for both guns and ammunition will clearly be a major obstacle to adoption .\ndropship is the gau - 113 / b25mm caseless rotary six - barreled cannon . unlike normal caseless weapon systems , the gau - 113 / b drops the 25mm sabot into the barrel , then spray nozzles inject hypergolic liquid fuels as a binary propellant that explode , forcing the sabot out of the barrel at a rate of 6 , 000 rpm . this could be the only example of a large scale caseless weapon systems in science fiction .\ni have no idea why you decided to talk about mk262 ammunition when you were comparing bthp\u2019s not used for service loads .\nin a nutshell , it ' s a lighter weight light machine gun that fires lightweight ammunition . if that doesn ' t impress you , try this : the standard lsat model weighs 9 . 4lbs , almost half what an m249 weighs ( 17 . 6lbs for the regular version ) . the ammunition is 40 % lighter , too , meaning that a 100rd\nnutsack\nof the polymer cased telescoped ammunition weighs just over 2lbs , instead of 3 . 3 for regular brass cased 5 . 56 . still not impressed ? well , at 30 . 6lbs , the lsat lmg with 1000 rounds of ammunition weighs 2 . 8lbs less than 1000 rounds of 5 . 56 and no weapon . it ' s an intrepid saw man who carries four boxes in addition to the one attached to his weapon , but the fact remains that this system offers an impressive weight reduction .\nanother example of use of caseless ammunition in science fiction is in john birmingham ' s axis of time trilogy . his prediction was that most sidearms and point defense systems would go to a metal storm model . i don ' t know if he continued it in next series .\nfrom 1970 through around 1990 , three companies headed by heckler & koch struggled to develop the g11 4 . 73x33mm assault rifle along with a lmg and a pdw pistol variants , but by 1990 , with the reintegration of german , the project was cancelled ( please skip down to read the complete history of the g11 ) . currently , the g11 is the closest that any military has come to adopting a caseless rifle for their primary military assault rifle , but the development was not in vein . the research and technology for the g11 paved the way for other arms - markers to field prototypes , like the current lsat project to field a lightweight / caseless lmg for the us military . this , at the moment , is the only military - funded caseless ammunition project .\nfrom my research , the lsat lmg met with high praise from soldiers , and as of this year , the project is moving forward to stage two . however , this the only example of current research . it seems the heyday of the caseless gun was the 1980 ; s , and now it is going to take something like the lsat lmg to get the rest of the global thinking in that direction . when it comes to the future , is it possible that in 2179 that us marines will be using caseless carbines ? maybe . there would have to be advancements in the science of propellant that allows for a propellant casing that could be handled by the soldiers in the field without breaking down . what could propel caseless weapon into the hands of future soldiers is when we start fighting on exosolar worlds with hostile environments in combat - rated space suits . given that caseless weapons are more sealed that their traditional counterparts , limiting the openings to the environment , could allow for their use where normal firearms would be useless or before we develop dew systems . of course , these caseless weapons could be just limited to use on lunar - like worlds .\nthree things are evident from these slides : 1 . ) ctsas seems to be seeking a 1200m effective range for the ammunition for both the support weapon and carbine ( shown on slide 11 ) , 2 . ) 6 . 5mm ct retains energy better , but is not significantly lighter than 7 . 62mm ct ammunition , and both are 30 % heavier than even brass - cased 5 . 56mm , 3 . ) ctsas has given up on the lethality and mobility increases cited by the lsat program in 2014 as advantages of the lighter weight 5 . 56mm ct weapon versus the m249 ( the 6 . 5mm and 7 . 62mm ct weapons and ammunition are both heavier than the m249 and its ammunition ) :\n, it was soon that science fiction works began using caseless firearms without much research . most of the rash of caseless weaponry was confined to pen - and - paper msf rpg games , and a few books , and by the 1990 ' s , the trend had fallen off . however , with works like\nin 1977 , the world ' s premier gun manufacturer , heckler & koch , began testing the attempted next leap in the world of modern firearms , the g11 . the most unique feature of the g11 prototype ( and there were many ) , was the fact the caseless ammunition . it was hoped that this revolutionary assault rifle would pioneer a new era for chemically propelled firearms . however . by 1990 , the ambitious g11 was dead , along with military use of caseless ammunition . in the pages of science - fiction works , often authors and creators use the word\ncaseless\nto describe their futuristic weaponry , and fws is here to bring you the facts on this real - world next - generation firearm technology . \ufeff\nthe lsat program actually looks very promising , promising to deliver the us a new family of infantry small arms that will demonstrate some breakthrough technologies ; something that previous competitions such as acr failed to offer .\nitalian arms marker , benelli , like many , believed that caseless ammunition , like many did in the 1980 ' s , was the future . to get in front of the trend and give the market for smgs in the 80 ' s , in 1982 , benelli and another company developed a simpler ammunition type than the more complex caseless , the 9mm aupo . this was more of a semi - cased weapon than fully caseless , because a hollow metal case contained the sabot and powder that were sealed via a explosive primer at the rear . when the cb m2 was fired , the sabot and casing separated after flight . the project failed to attract any buyers for full - scale production , causing the cb m2 to past into history .\nassault rifle : the development of the modern military rifle and its ammunition ' by maxim popenker and anthony g williams . details are here\nthe cased telescoped ammo already achieved around 40 % weight saving and 10 % volume saving compared to standard nato cartridges , and nearly 100 % combat ready . the lsat with 600 rounds of cased telescoped ammunition will weigh 23 . 8 pounds , representing 38 % reduction from the current 38 . 3 pounds [ of the currently equipped saw ] .\nin the 1968 and 1969 , bb and air - gun manufacturer daisy sold the v / l civilian rife that fired . 22 caseless ammunition via hot high pressures . the project started in 1962 with inventor jules van langenhorn developing a sporting civilian rifle that used adiabtic compression to fire . 22 rounds .\nmy big beef with the lwmmg is the weight of the ammunition . it\u2019s a good concept though , and it could be great if they did a second iteration with a re - engineered ammunition concept that was similar in weight to 7 . 62mm but significantly more powerful .\none problem with caseless ammunition that they couldn ' t overcome at that time is flammability . conventional cased ammunition propellant is protected from accidental initiation by the casing . accidental initiation of caseless ammunition results in each successive round igniting which result in the carrier being engulfed in flames . i watched videos of experiments about this and the soldiers who watched them outright refused to carry the ammunition because of these safety concerns . i initially tried to over come this problem by using a flame deterrent coating . there were problems with this so i decided to reinvent how propellant functions . the second major problem with the g11 was the cost of the ammunition . they used octogen to make heat resistant propellant and the only known source for this was as a bi product of the manufacture of hexogen . this restricted supply resulting in each g11 round costing ten dollars each in late ' 80s money . i do remember all the gibberish about the\npeace dividend\nand all the other bile crap that the liberals puked up to justify gutting the military .\ndespite numerous experiments , most notably the heckler & koch g11 , the advantages of caseless ammunition have never been able to outweigh the disadvantages . but that doesn ' t stop the idea from being pretty intriguing . we had the opportunity to take a look at a demonstration mockup of a caseless ammo rifle made by the hughes company . hughes is best known as an aircraft manufacturer , but also did a lot of weapons work , including designs like the heligun ( lots of aircraft - to - guns spillover used to happen - like fairchild and the ar15 ) . anyway , this caseless demonstrator is pretty neat , so we put together this video . urltoken\nnice to see you highlight the pros and cons of caseless . but i would add on several occasion you use the term sabot instead of bullet which is rather annoying .\nexotic attempts : 5 . 56x45 with monad bullet , 4 . 5mm schirnecker , 9 / 4mm kaltmann ( development round , with part - metal case ) , 5 . 56mm folded , 5 . 56mm hughes lockless , 5 . 56mm us caseless , 6mm voere caseless , early hk g11 4 . 7x21 rounds , final g11 4 . 7x33\naseless ammunition has two greater advantages over conventional metal cartridges : weight and capacity . weight has often being toted has a reason to adopt this new type of ammo . recently , the us marines states that weight was a major factor in their research for using caseless ammunition in a light machine gun , saving around 25lbs , thus , allowing more ammunition or kit to be carried . as the picture on the right displays , a g11 could carry 510 rounds over 240 rounds for the m16 or 100 for the g3 / fal / m14 battle rifle all for the same weight , 16 . 2lbs . the standard g11 stick magazine carried fifty 4 . 73mm rounds , giving caseless assault rifles more magazine capacity over traditional stanag magazines , basically reducing bulk in the soldier ' s gear .\nby 1977 , ghgs had a working fifth prototype with sight and ammunition that similar to the final shape , however , the ammunition was proven more difficult than the gun itself . original , dynamit nobel had the telescoped 4 . 3mm ammo , then jumped to 4 . 9mm , then by prototype gun number six , around 1977 or 1978 , it was down to 4 . 7mm , but still telescoped . one of the main issues was that builtup heat of the interiors of the weapon cooking - off the caseless rounds . is more deadly in caseless weapons than traditional firearms , due to the complex interior mechanics and densely packed ammo .\n6 . 5 , 7 . 62 , 5 . 56\u2026 they all have their positives and negatives . you train to the limitations of your gear and adjust tactics to suit . more to the point , caseless ammunition has the benefit , ( for those who want to control ammunition availability ) , of not being readily reloaded without seriously expensive machinery . forget being able to tweak custom loads , forget being able to reload for fun and savings , forget access to inexpensive reloading supplies .\nsorry for bump : d but caseless ammo are chrome & chrome spec force pc games , kinda strange because ammo are bassed on real life you know 9mm 12 slug gauge etc .\nthere was also vbr car ( caseless ammunition rifle ) and car - 2 , designed around 1990 , a response to the h & k g11 . the car had a 120 round magazine and the car - 2 had a 75 round magazine . can ' t seem to find much info on them though but a couple of pictures .\nthe current us small arms program is lsat . lightweight small arms technologies . iirc the primary aim is to decrease the weight of both weapon and ammunition . they are looking into both telescoped and caseless ammunition to achieve this . they aren ' t abiding by any contemporary ammunition or weapon standards . it appear that they are looking at eventually developing a round similar to the 6 . 5mm grendel . the adoption of the more powerful round will probably see a return to a rifle / gpmg pairing sharing a common round that would take the roles of the service rifle , dmr , lmg , and mmg roles currently all filled by separate weapons and two different rounds . it looks as though that currently 5 . 56mm and 7 . 62mm ct rounds are being developed for short - term adoption into existing weapon systems , while the 6 . 5mm ct round is being developed for future weapons .\nwonder , those nickel / aluminum hybrid cases that were shown off before . what\u2019s the weight savings of those vs caseless ammo , and is it even really needed now with current conflicts ?\nin 1986 , australia arms - maker , armtech began work on a caseless assault rifle , similar to the g11 , the c30r , but fired a caseless 5 . 56mm round . hastily rushed in prototype stage before the kinks were worked out on this bullpup rifle resulted in an explosion during a public demonstration . this sealed the fate of the caseless rifle and the armtech company . the basic design resurfaced in the 1990 ' s as the basis for a conventional 5 . 56mm bullpup rifle called the m17s manufactured by bushmaster in 1994 and was hauled in 2005 .\nplus much of the recoil , size , and weight advantages of a smaller round like 5 . 56mm would be retained through advances in weapons and ammunition technology .\nthe greatest weakness and road block preventing the wife scale adoption of caseless ammunition is the fragile nature of the propellant casing . during testing of the g11 , h & k ran across issues associated with testers simply handling the ammunition . the propellant would crack and rupture during simple handling by the oily or dirty hands of soldiers . this corrupted the propellant block causing misfiring of the weapon or even cock - off the ammo . which is one of the reason that paper cartridges were replaced with metal casings over a hundred years ago .\nif i were in charge of ammunition development for it , i would seek a pct solution with a lighter bullet in the 200 - 250 grain range , and i would emphasize development of chemical energy rounds and heavy armor piercing rounds for that caliber as well , to give it capability well above that of standard inert small arms ammunition .\nheckler & koch made a prototype years ago that was called the g11 . it ' s main advantage was the three round burst mode , in which the company three rounds would go off before recoil would register . another example is the lsat , a light machinegun .\nfor the basic infantry rifle nothing changes , except that you have increased range and more consistent terminal effectiveness ( lethality ) . for the gpmg , however , you have substantially cut the weight and bulk of the ammunition . add polymer links and you save even more weight . linked 7 . 62 mm ammunition is what has particularly increased combat weight burdens .\ni need to re - watch the 5th element and see if the zr - 1 is mentioned to be casless . it could be caseless . . . the zr1 is getting a special place in a upcoming blogpost\nh & k also sent a few g11k2s to the united states to demonstrate caseless technology for the us army ' s advanced combat rifle program in the late 1980 ' s that was exploring options for a next - gen replacement for the colt m16a2 . then suddenly in 1990 , the g11 program was scrapped and caseless weaponry was cast back into dark times . so , what happened to the g11 if it met with such praise ?\nthe initial calibre and ballistics of lsat were chosen to match the 5 . 56x45 ss109 / m855 for comparison purposes but , more recently , a 7 . 62mm lsat has been demonstrated whch matches the performance of the 7 . 62x51 while reducing the weight by 33 % ( 39 % in mg belts because of the plastic links used ) . however , it appears that consideration is being given to developing an intermediate calibre cartridge which might replace both the 5 . 56mm and the 7 . 62mm , with funding continuing at a low level to pursue this .\nwho honestly cares that some morons decided during ww1 that hollow point ammunition was too deadly ? is that not the entire point ? to say anything to the contrary is simply disingenuous .\nthat is going to have to be some plastic case , able to withstand freezing combat and broiling combat while functioning in a weapon burning hot with use . then again it is the next logical step other than caseless .\nfrom 1845 - 1847 , several inventors fielding metallic cartridges that further fused the powder , projectile , and now , primer into one more weather - resistant package , spelling the end of the paper ' caseless ' cartridge .\n\u2022 results for lsat : \u2013 squads employing the lsat ct light machine gun ( lmg ) [ and m4a1 + ] had increases in lethality during short and long range engagements , improvements in speed of engagement and shot placement . \u2013 soldiers attributed better mobility to the machine gun\u2019s reduced size and weight in comparison to the current m249 \u2013 weight and recoil reduction provide more precise fires on the objective particularly when ar gunners are firing from standing and kneeling positions \u2013 automatic riflemen were able to move quicker because of the lighter weight , with a positive impact on key ar missions\ndmrs and snipers share ammunition with vehicles and saw gunners . after 15 + years of fighting in afghanistan we solve the problem of being outranged by afghan hill fighters with ww2 machine guns .\ntextron systems has a long , proven history as a designer and manufacturer of armament and ammunition technologies , having been involved in many army small arms development programs over the past 50 years . the lsat has undergone military utility assessment ( mua ) with the u . s . army maneuver battle lab , evaluation with u . s . special operations command , and completed the dismounted non - network enabled limited objective experiment with the u . s . army capabilities integration center ( arcic ) .\nin the early 1970 ' s , the soviet union developed a pistol that fired a 7 . 62mm caseless rounds for a high - capacity ( 48 rounds ) pistol . there are few sources in english available about the vag - 73 , however , according to one website , the pistol was a testbed , select - fire , and could be closer to a gryojet gun instead of a true caseless pistol . nothing really came of the vag - 73 .\nhi william how could you forget about the russian grenade launchers family ? urltoken urltoken those grenades are single piece of warhead and propellant . those weapons are probably the only fully - deployed caseless small arm in the modern time . yoel\nfor the most part , the introduction of rifles in the new mg calibres seems to have been to simplify ammunition supply arrangements , rather than because the smaller calibre rifles were felt to be ineffective .\none cartridge worth its own paragraph was the spanish 7 . 92x40 cetme model 53 . the ammunition was designed by dr gunther voss , a german ballistician working for cetme . he wanted to combine a\nalso the same company vbr - belgium / guy named rik van bruaene , designed a couple of caseless smgs called casmg ( caseless ammunition sub - machinegun ) and vbr m . g . 91 , a caseless bullpup smg . both created in 1991 . also before the h & k g11 , there was the mauser g11 .\nthe mauser g11 origin : west germany date : 1960s caliber : 4 . 75mm caseless although heckler & koch are often credited with creating the \u201cg11\u201d series of weapons , it was in fact mauser who was originally tasked with creating it . this was during the late 1960\u2019s , and the result of their efforts was this rifle . it was fed through an internal 10 - round magazine , fitted in the buttstock . nato trials found many discrepancies in the mauser g11\u2019s overly - complex mechanism and the project was handed over to heckler & koch in the 1970s , who went on to make many different g11 prototypes , including a rifle , a light machine gun , and a pistol . the g11 project was finally cancelled after communism collapsed ; with no soviet threat , the g11 was deemed unnecessary and the funding for it disappeared .\nthe national defense industry association has released the powerpoint presentations from 2016 armament systems forum , including kori phillips\u2019 update on the cased telescoped small arms systems ( ctsas ) program , which is the successor to the well - known lightweight small arms technologies program ( lsat ) . of special note in the presentation is the program\u2019s decision to explore ( and , to an extent , promote ) the 6 . 5mm caliber as a viable option for ct configuration next - generation ammunition . there is quite a lot that could be discussed about this , but i\u2019d like to focus on two pieces of information given to us by the presentation , those being the effective ranges and the weight cited for the 6 . 5mm ct ammunition , shown by the slides below :\ncasless ammunition weapons have become an element in sci - fi works when a author wishes to keep the bullet , but needs to make them futuristic . ushering this trend in science fiction was none other than the film\nalso , i looked at the system weight with 800rds for the lmg , and still came up with a 12lb lsat lmg . the saw weighs a lot more than 12lbs . more in the 20 - 22lb range , depending on the model ( para vs m249e2 ) . i\u2019m seeing all kinds of numbers for the pip saw .\nor that caseless weapons high capacity allowing for soldiers to not to suffer frequent magazine changes . one of the big errors about the morita iii , besides the bulk , was the size of the bullet , 10x50mm . wtf ? the standard 5 . 56 nato round is 45mm in case length , and the heavier 7 . 62 nato is 51mm in case length , and the g11 round was 4 . 73x33mm . so , why the hell is the morita iii caseless round 50mm in length ? bad research most likely .\ni did some research and development into caseless propellant in the late 80 ' s to mid 90 ' s and has some firearm designs based upon my work . caseless ammunition isn ' t dead because it ' s a bad idea . it ' s just because there are several technical problems that cannot be overcome using conventional propellants . i overcame these problems by changing the nature of how modern smokeless propellants work but the powers that be just didn ' t want to invest any more time or effort a new ideas . they just spent enough money for no appreciable gain and wanted to move on . lately i decided to revive my work by adapting the formulations for 3d printing and i hope to have something working within the next year .\neverything you just said can be accomplished with 5 . 7x28mm , 4 . 6x30mm , and a whole host of other options that aren\u2019t expensive apds ammunition that costs at least $ 1 - $ 2 per round ( given that 5 . 56x45mm m995 ap ammunition that uses the same amount of tungsten carbide costs $ 1 . 44 per round and doesn\u2019t have to deal with sabots which generally raise the price further from what i\u2019ve read ) .\nany conventional cartridge - new or existing - would by then almost certainly use some form of lightweight case to bring down the ammunition weight . the current front - runner is a polymer case body with a metal reinforcement at the base to take the stress of extraction . these have been tried before and failed , but the us firms pcp and mac llc are using new technology which they claim will meet military requirements for heavy use in mgs . weight savings won ' t be quite as spectacular as with lsat , but they will still be well worth having .\nmeanwhile the u . s . army completed development of a new lsat ( lightweight small arms technology ) 5 . 56mm machine - gun in 2012 . but this new machine - gun was tested using two types of lightweight ammo and it wasn\u2019t until now that one of those lightweight ammo designs reached the point where it was ready for combat testing . the lsat machine - gun weighs 4 . 27 kg ( 9 . 4 pounds ) compared to 8 kg for the current m249 . moreover , the ammo for the new machine - gun is 37 percent lighter as well . thus the new machine - gun , with 1 , 000 rounds of ammo , weighs 13 . 9 kg ( 30 . 6 pounds ) , which is 40 percent less than an m249 with a thousand rounds . moreover , the new ammo takes up twelve percent less space . developers are working on caseless 5 . 56mm ammo that will take up 40 percent less space .\nin early 2012 eight lsat machine - guns and 100 , 000 rounds of the telescoped ammo were delivered for army troops to actually use and passed field tests . at this point it became possible to use the same technology for a new assault rifle . while lsat passed muster with the troops and the realities of use in a combat zone by 2012 most of the fighting was over . the new machine - gun will be much appreciated by infantry operating in afghanistan , where the machine - gunner is often lugging his weapon and all that ammo up steep hills . but back home there was less enthusiasm , and money , for a new generation of assault rifle and light machine - gun .\nus army has for several years been funding the lightweight small arms technologies ( lsat ) development programme , with the aim of halving the weight of the current 5 . 56 mm m249 ( fn minimi ) lmg and its ammunition . the aai corporation ( now textron ) is the lead contractor for the project and is responsible for the gun design . two different cartridge designs have been tested , shown below in comparison with existing rounds . one is a polymer - cased telescoped round ( by ares ) now in\nspiral 3\n- the third generation , the other a caseless round ( by atk ) based on hk g11 technology . the caseless rounds save 38 % in volume , and weigh 6 . 3g each compared with c . 12 . 2g for the m855 to give overall weight savings of 51 % ( due to the lighter plastic belt links ) . the plastic - cased spiral 3 rounds are 40mm long by 11 . 4mm in diameter and save just 13 % in volume , and weigh 8 . 3g . they save 41 % in weight in mg belts compared with m855 belts , due to the plastic links which weigh 0 . 5g compared with 2 . 0g for the steel links . total weight of a 200 - round belt of spiral 3 ammunition is 1 . 76kg compared with 2 . 84kg for m855 .\nin the beginning the army called together some of its small arms manufacturers , gave them some money , and told them to come up with a much lighter 5 . 56mm light machine - gun . in effect , replace the m249 with the lsat . \u201cstart from scratch\u201d the weapons wonks were told . the only constant were the caliber of the weapon ( 5 . 56mm ) and the troop handling of the lsat should be roughly the same as the m249 . the goal was to greatly reduce the 17 . 41 kg ( 38 . 3 pounds ) the m249 , and 600 rounds of ammo , weighs . this is what a machine - gun armed soldier usually has to carry into combat .\nwhat was on display was the lsat ( lightweight small arms technologies ) program , which has been in development by aai and picatinny / jssap for a number of years . this is a program that ' s been publicly discussed before , but recently passed some high - volume testing and is getting a lot closer to potential real - world use .\ndespite the domination of the 5 . 56mm nato round ( in much of the world ) and the kalashnikov family ( in the rest ) , experiments with new assault rifle and ammunition concepts have of course continued , even with the occasional competition being held . some of the experiments have been with conventional ammunition , others have been more exotic . germany produced an interesting - looking 6 . 5x43 round in the early 1960s , but only for ballistic testing .\nthe lsat lmg itself is reported to have recoil that is\nalmost non - existent\n, and a single - shot capability . both characteristics , if true , would be extremely favorable for its use as an individual weapon and not just as a traditional mg . the low - recoil characteristic would be promising for performance when upscaling to larger calibers .\nno worries . i ' m very impressed with the progress the lsat / ctsas program has made , but worried that it might go too far , and the end - user will end up with a whizz - bang undercooked product , or end up losing the legitimate gains of the program as part of a larger overreaction to it ' s detriments .\nup until the 2010 release of call of duty : black ops , the g11 was widely unknown by the general public , especially by the newer generations . of course , it ' s appearance in black ops is completely out of context with the historical framework of the game and the game gun model is too small . in some ways , because of black ops , the story of the g11 now has a happy ending of sorts , this caseless rifle is fighting across live , popping caseless rounds for hit markers , and making final kill - cams .\nyes , you are correct . the common usage of the term\nsabot\nis used for tank ammunition . during the research phase of this blogpost , i came across the usage of the term\nsabot\nfor the projectile that was encased in the propellant . most of the usages of sabot in that way came from german records on the development of the h & k g11 ammunition . after your comment , i decided that i will not use the term sabot in that manner .\nundertake by three companies united under the ghgs umbrella : heckler & koch would be building the gun itself , while dynamit nobel worked on the caseless ammo , and hensoldt / wetzlar constructed the 1x optical sight . given the high rate of fire coupled with caseless ammo , h & k had their work cut out for them , to solve this issue , the g11 ' s rotary breech rotate the square - shaped ammunition 90 degree to the correct position for firing from the stick magazine , similar to the fn p90 . the magazine itself , extended from the barrel , all the way to the action that was in the rear of the weapon , making the magazine nearly the same length has the g11 rifle itself ! the length of the magazine , and how soldier would carry them on the battlefield was one of the early concerns from the german army .\nthe g11 pdw and it ' s cutdown round were not entire killed after 1990 . some sources have connected h & k ' s current pdw , the mp7 and it ' s specialized 4 . 6x30mm hv round has being descended from the g11 pdw . could have the mp7 be a window into what the g11 pdw would have been like if approved and fully funded ? included these known variants , i turned up several mentions of a caseless 25mm auto - cannon round for ifv / apc vehicles . along sniper variant that would have used specially formulated caseless propellant and possibly even a special sabot size .\nmore recently , small - calibre high - velocity pdw ammunition has emerged ( described in more detail in this article ) . the fn 5 . 7x28 has achieved some sales , in both the five - seven pistol and the p90 smg , as has the rival hk 4 . 6x30 in the mp7 . however , despite their improved range performance , these cartridges only develop around 500 joules so don ' t qualify as assault rifle ammunition . the chinese 5 . 8x21 dap - 92 is even less powerful .\nsad thing is , we always feel burned by the last war we fought and in the name of continuous improvement seek for radical changes . the next war will be urban and our soldiers will be wondering \u201cwhy do we need this 6 . 5 caseless stuff ? ? give me a 9mm sub - gun\u201d .\ngrammar was never my strong suite , however research was , and i ' m very glad you enjoyed the blogpost . caseless ammo need a complete a resource on the internet , and that has been the mission of fws from day one . . . being a resource for writers of military sci - fi .\nnow , i do not have a hand in laser designators , water canteens , gps systems , body armor , and other pieces of the soldier\u2019s kit , but i do comment on small arms and their ammunition , which are a significant part of that kit .\ncaseless rounds have an advantage when zero residual presence is required during black operations , like specops units operating in iran and pakistan . normally , these units would be using indigenous firearms , like the ak - 47 to lessen their presence . caseless weapons would offer these black ops missions the ability to use the weapons they are familiar with and not leave any tell - tale brass . most have said that caseless rounds are more environmental friendly , decreasing the need for mining and brass rusting in the field . it as also been said that by ditching the cartridge , that the g11 would require less cleaning than a traditional assault rifle and no need for lefty or righty models . speaking of the g11 , it ' s unique tri - burst of 4 . 73mm rounds and not needing to eject spent brass , made the weapon fire at 2 , 200 rpm that was more controlled , allowing more center - mass hits to defend body armor .\nthe closest to adoption of all of the exotics was the caseless cartridge , in the form of the heckler & koch g11 rifle . it was actually about to be adopted by the german army to replace the 7 . 62mm g3 ( germany never having adopted the 5 . 56mm nato ) when the cold war ended and the berlin wall came down . military re - equipment spending promptly halted . h & k were financially ruined by the cancellation of the g11 and temporarily fell into the hands of royal ordnance , where they earned their keep by sorting out the long - running problems of the british army ' s sa - 80 rifle , but that ' s another story . in 2002 , hk were taken back into german ownership . caseless 5 . 56mm rounds had also been experimentally developed around 1970 in the usa , and the austrian firm of voere even managed to sell some commercial caseless rifles in various calibres but these are no longer offered ."]}
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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": "prodapt solutions", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 78 prodapt solutions reviews submitted anonymously by prodapt solutions employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if prodapt solutions is right for you .\nprodapt provides information technology and telecommunication software solutions . prodapt solutions was founded in 1999 . prodapt solutions ' headquarters is located in tualatin , oregon , usa 97062 . prodapt solutions ' president & ceo , vedant jhaver , cur . . .\nprodapt provides information technology and telecommunication software solutions . prodapt solutions is a private company . vedant jhaver is the president & ceo of prodapt solutions and has an approval rating of 78 from owler members . prodapt solutions ' s top competitor is vlocity , led by david schmaier , who is their founder & ceo . prodapt solutions has 479 followers on owler .\nowler has collected 15 screenshots of prodapt solutions ' website since may 2014 . the latest prodapt solutions website design screenshot was captured in jun 2018 .\nprodapt solutions ' s president & ceo , vedant jhaver , currently has an approval rating of 78 % . prodapt solutions ' s primary competitors are\nprodapt solutions currently has 173 followers on twitter . as of october 2013 prodapt solutions had 47 followers . that ' s a 268 percent increase in 4 years\nprodapt solutions currently has 1 , 895 fans on facebook . as of june 2014 prodapt solutions had 640 fans . that ' s a 196 percent increase in 4 years\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 prodapt solutions pvt . ltd . all rights reserved . terms & conditions\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at prodapt solutions , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the prodapt solutions company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at prodapt solutions .\nglassdoor has 41 prodapt reviews submitted anonymously by prodapt employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if prodapt is right for you .\nprodapt is a growing company that has passionate leaders dedicated to prodapt ' s success . prodapt is a global company with it corporate office in chennai india .\nask a question about working or interviewing at prodapt solutions . our community is ready to answer .\nchennai based it and engineering service provider , prodapt solutions has completed the acquisition of . . .\nprodapt solutions , an innovator in telecommunications services & operations , announced that it participated in . . .\nuxp systems is seen as one of prodapt solutions ' s top competitors . uxp systems ' s headquarters is in toronto , ontario , and was founded in 2011 . like prodapt solutions , uxp systems also operates in the wireless telecommunication services field . uxp systems generates 36 % of prodapt solutions ' s revenue .\nprodapt solutions , a technology , and services innovator , has announced that zinnov has positioned it . . .\nprodapt , has launched prodapt ventures , a business division with an initial allocation of rs . 100cr fo . . .\nprodapt north america , inc , vdvl consultants telecom | internet b . v . , datamark prodapt india bpo pvt ltd\nvlocity is prodapt solutions ' s top competitor . vlocity is headquartered in san francisco , california , and was founded in 2014 . vlocity is in the application software field . vlocity generates 41 % the revenue of prodapt solutions .\nmatrixx has been one of prodapt solutions ' s top competitors . matrixx was founded in 2008 , and its headquarters is in saratoga , california . matrixx competes in the internet software industry . matrixx has 11 more employees than prodapt solutions .\nin 2015 , prodapt acquired a netherlands - based telecom consulting company known as vdvl consultants , which is now rebranded as prodapt consulting .\nprodapt solutions has employees and is the sixth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 203 .\nnew york , dec . 21 , 2016 / prnewswire / - prodapt solutions , a global software and operations innovator . . .\nnew york , usa , und london , october 21 , 2016 / prnewswire / - prodapt solutions , ein f\u00fchrender anbieter . . .\ntravel & tourism industry release : new york , march 1 , 2018 / prnewswire / - prodapt solutions , a global . . .\nnew york , october 12 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - prodapt solutions , a technology and services innovator , ha . . .\ni applied through college or university . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at prodapt solutions ( chennai ) in october 2015 .\nprodapt has several industry partnerships , including sprint , gemalto , and aeris . in 2016 , prodapt partnered with blue prism to deliver robotic process automation services .\ni have learnt clarfy crm l3 concepts in prodapt solutions on how to debug the code , how to use ui editor , analysing the code .\nprodapt solutions ' s revenue is the fourth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 11 . 1m .\nyou have to have deep technology skill to be respected and succeed at prodapt .\nprodapt offers advanced solutions and technology expertise to digital service providers for over 17 years . with nine delivery centers spread across four continents , prodapt is a true global leader who empowers the dsp ecosystem to solve technical and operational challenges .\ni applied through college or university . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at prodapt solutions ( chennai ( india ) ) in october 2015 .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at prodapt , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the prodapt company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at prodapt .\nprodapt is located in tualatin oregon and outside of some of the major telecom markets .\n. as president , harsha will drive all business functions including sales , account management , solutions , marketing and strategy . he will be based at prodapt ' s office in\non 3rd may 2017 , prodapt collaborated with tm forum to present the webinar on . . .\ni would like to congratulate team prodapt for achieving this milestone for the third time . this success\nprodapt is a global leader in providing software , engineering , and operational services to digital service providers ( dsps ) . the deep technical knowledge combined with strong domain - expertise empowers prodapt to offer tailor - made solutions to customers that will improve business efficiency and fast - track revenue growth .\nprodapt is a leading global it services and operations company focused on telecommunications and iot . prodapt works with the communications service provider ecosystem to help maximize value and reduce cost from it and network engineering investments .\nglobal technology and operations innovator prodapt presented telebots\u2122 , the robotic process automation framework , at . . .\ni would like to congratulate team prodapt for achieving this milestone for the third time . this success\nprodapt was established in 1999 in chennai , india . in 2010 , prodapt expanded its operations in the north american region with the acquisition of pacific crest technology , a north american company focused on telecom .\nin 2011 , prodapt became part of the deloitte technology fast 50 india and technology fast 500 apac .\nin 2015 , prodapt was named by liberty global as the best vendor in support & after sales .\nprodapt has delivery centers in india , the united states , the netherlands , and south africa . prodapt is an iso 9001 : 2008 , iso 27001 : 2015 , cmmi level 3 and ssae16 certified company .\nprodapt is a leading provider of it and engineering services with a major focus on the communications industry . prodapt works with communications service providers ( csps ) , isvs , and nem customers to help maximize value and reduce cost from it and network engineering investments . synapt , the iot division of prodapt , has established its dominance in the iot market with cutting - edge solutions , services , and products .\nprodapt is a leading global it services and operations company focused on telecommunications and iot . prodapt works with the communications service provider ecosystem to help maximize value and reduce cost from it and network engineering investments . headquartered in\nin 2015 , prodapt was again recognized by deloitte in technology fast 50 india and technology fast 500 apac .\naditya rahul , head - talent acquisition ( bpm ) , allstate solutions pvt . ltd .\nprodapt is a leading technology consulting and services company with a strong focus on the telecommunications industry . prodapt has gathered deep expertise in the m2m - iot domain as well , through several engagements covering end - to - end product engineering services and technology solutions for some of the large fortune 500 companies in the world\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at servion global solutions , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the servion global solutions company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at servion global solutions .\nge\u2019s solutions meet your complete network inventory and field service management needs . servicemax utility workforce management suite creates leading edge solutions to install , maintain , and repair networks . smallworld provides geospatial inventory solutions improving the plan , design , build , operate and maintain lifecycle for all networks .\njune 7 , 2018 ( new york ) : global technology and operations innovator prodapt participated in the . . .\nprodapt , a global leader in providing it , product , network , and operational services for the . . .\ni worked in prodapt for about 6 months . it was a good place to work and learn new skills .\nf1 info solutions & services ranked no . 1 on the list with growth rate of 3961 percent\nincrease enterprise agility and innovation and boost growth with ntt data solutions for intelligent automation ( sia ) . sia is governed by a robust ecosystem , methodology and partnerships that ensure automation success with solutions including our award - winning robotics process automation , autonomics solutions for your infrastructure , applications , network and devices .\nnew york , june 7 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - global technology and operations innovator prodapt , participat . . .\nusing proven technologies for testing and analysis , our solutions overcome challenges and enable intelligent , informed decision making .\nfnt is a leading provider of integrated software solutions for it , data center and telecommunication resource management worldwide .\nheadquartered in chennai , india , prodapt has additional locations in the us , europe , and south africa . prodapt is part of the 120 - year - old indian business conglomerate , the jhaver group . the group employs over 16 , 500 people across 64 countries . prodapt is an iso 9001 : 2008 , iso 27001 : 2015 , ssae16 , and cmmi level 3 certified company .\nchennai , india , february 24 , 2016 / prnewswire / - - prodapt has announced the appointment of harsha kum . . .\nnew york , april 20 , 2017 / prnewswire / - 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quality insights powered by decades of experience , prodapt is highly regarded as a thought leader and recognized as an innovator by leading industry forums and analyst firms .\n. prodapt is part of the 120 - year - old indian business conglomerate the jhaver group , which employs over 16 , 500 people across 64 countries . prodapt is an iso 9001 : 2008 , iso 27001 : 2015 , ssae16 , and cmmi level 3 certified company .\nprodapt\u2019s services to dsps include oss / bss , infrastructure management , sdn - nfv , telecom consulting , robotic process automation ( rpa ) , telecom operations and process services . prodapt is one of the first few companies to introduce telebots\u2122 , a robotic process automation framework tailor - made for dsps and synapt\u2122 , the internet of things ( iot ) framework , providing cutting - edge iot solutions for a variety of industries . many global corporations have chosen prodapt as their preferred partner to build and manage their software and operations . extensive industry expertise , talented workforce , leverage of latest technologies and a success - driven approach makes prodapt one of the best in the industry .\ndeloitte is proud to embrace innovation in its development of integrated and forward - thinking solutions to address diverse client needs .\nthe top 10 competitors in prodapt solutions ' competitive set are vlocity , uxp systems , matrixx , radiuspoint , aria systems , evergent , billtrust , mds , calero and mdi . together they have raised over 437 . 1m between their estimated 2 . 1k employees .\nnew york and chennai , india , october 5 , 2016 / prnewswire / - - prodapt , a leading global it services an . . .\ni applied through a staffing agency . the process took 2 days . i interviewed at prodapt ( chennai ( india ) ) in november 2017 .\nopenet provides real - time software solutions and services to enable operators to create new revenues from digital services and improve customer engagement . our digital business platform and solutions enable operators to be more agile , innovative and enjoy a faster time to value .\nhema heads sdn - nfv , strategy and practice at prodapt , defining solutions & service offerings , and addressing the business needs across the digital and network transformation journey . she has over 20 years of experience , with successful achievements in the it , telecommunications and media industries .\nproud to be part of prodapt . a place which gives you platform to perform and excel what we have been doing year and year : - )\nnew york , april 24 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - prodapt , a global leader in providing it , product , network , . . .\nvoyager solutions were established in 1998 to provide organisational alignment and implementation services to technology , outsourcing and back office operating model projects .\nbulb technologies digital experience suite includes software solutions for automate diagnostics and troubleshooting , proactive customer experience management and service & network analytics .\nteoco is a leading provider of analytics , assurance and optimization solutions to over 300 communication service providers ( csps ) and oems worldwide . our solutions enable the digital transformation of csps while enhancing their network qos , improving their customer experience and reducing their operational costs .\nin 2016 , prodapt has been awarded three key hr awards ( innovation in recruitment , talent management , and fun at work ) by the world hrd congress .\nwe truly believe that robotic process automation solutions will evolve from \u201cdoing\u201d to \u201cthinking\u201d to \u201clearning\u201d in the next few years . to keep abreast of the market , lateetud invests heavily in r & d to build solutions that manage unstructured data from traditional as well as iot sources .\n. prodapt is part of the 120 - year - old indian business conglomerate , the jhaver group . the group employs over 15 , 500 people across 64 countries .\nwe are all for open solutions that deliver value and benefits to our customers . we are against vendor lock - in and the vendor first , second and third approach that has been endemic in telecoms . we work with our customers to deliver innovative solutions that drive value and enable change .\naward for the third time - this time , twice in a row . prodapt ' s strong cumulative growth over the last three years has resulted in this momentous achievement .\nprodapt solutions private limited is an indian multinational software services , products , and operations company headquartered in chennai , india . the company focuses on the telecommunication vertical and delivers products and services in o / bss , business process services , infrastructure management , network operations , it service management , product lifecycle services , and iot .\neveris and blue prism have partnered to bring the benefits of robotic process automation solutions to our customers including cost reduction and improved business and operational efficiencies .\ni applied through a recruiter . the process took 2 days . i interviewed at servion global solutions ( chennai ( india ) ) in july 2009 .\nin the past , prodapt secured the deloitte tech fast50 twice , in 2011 and 2015 . both times , the company delivered exceptional growth and performance that was critical for the recognition .\nprodapt is part of the jhaver group of companies , which is an indian business conglomerate concentrating on healthcare , chemicals , coated fabrics , zip fasteners , protective garments , and software .\nmumbai - based \u2018f1 info solutions & services\u2019 was ranked no . 1 , with high three year revenue growth of 3961 percent . vmukti solutions private limited was ranked second , with a growth of 1025 percent and greycampus edutech private limited at the third place with a growth of 832 percent , over the past three years .\nprodapt , a chennai - based it and engineering services provider , today said it had completed the acquisition of telecom it and technology services company , vdvl , in an all - cash deal .\nincognito provides software and services solutions to help global service providers manage and monetize broadband services . over 300 service providers , including cox , claro , starhub , foxtel , and singtel , leverage incognito solutions to fast - track the introduction of innovative broadband services over fiber , lte , and cable technologies , while delivering a great customer experience .\nrgp is a global provider of high - value , on - demand data , compliance , accounting and transactional solutions aimed at solving today\u2019s business challenges . rgp offers practical solutions from inception through development of a digitized workforce , with a particular emphasis on data governance and clean - up , process re - engineering , strategy formulation and organizational change management .\ni ' m delighted to join prodapt ' s highly capable team . they ' ve built an impressive company with deep expertise in the communications industry and iot ,\nsaid kumar .\nthe innovations in these sectors are dramatically transforming enterprises and user experiences . prodapt ' s capabilities are best - in - class , and i look forward to helping the firm grow and establish itself as a market leader .\netiya incorporates customized ai and analytics solutions with its preintegrated product portfolio to help customers transform their business , reduce costs and delight their consumers with in - context business insights and predictions .\noracle communications provides integrated communications and cloud solutions for service providers and enterprises to accelerate their digital transformation journey in a communications - driven world from network evolution to digital business to customer experience .\nprodapt has delivery centers in north america , europe , india and africa and is an iso 9001 : 2008 , iso 27001 : 2013 , ssae16 , and cmmi level 3 organization . prodapt is part of a 120 - year - old business conglomerate , the jhaver group . the group employs over 16 , 500 people across 64 + global locations and successfully manages a diverse portfolio of businesses such as healthcare , crop protection , apparels , and infrastructure .\ni am so happy to work with prodapt . delvery heads and management people are so friendly . good for learners and we can learn so many things . my co workers are so helpful , and we can work like a family .\nsigma systems is the global leader in catalog - driven software solutions for communications , media , and high - tech companies . it serves over 80 customers in 40 countries with its award - winning products .\nvijay raghavan is the head of iot solutions at motorola solutions . in this capacity he is responsible for envisioning and driving solutions for motorola\u2019s offerings leveraging internet of things . previously to taking on this role he was responsible for sp iot offerings at cisco systems . additionally vijay has been a general manager for cloud at igt ( international gaming technology ) where he created gaming industries 1st cloud solutions as well as an entrepreneur who co - founded mrd technologies , an application level switching company . he had also led strategy , business development and engineering functions at mckinsey & company and oracle corporation . vijay has an mba in finance & venture management from the wharton school , university of pennsylvania where he was on the director ' s honor list . he also earned his ms in computer science from rensselaer where he was selected to the upsilon pi epsilon honor society .\nvanad enovation is the specialist solution provider and blue prism\u2019s partner for the uk nhs and has implemented numerous rpa projects . with the parent company in holland vanad enovation is also providing rpa solutions to other markets in mainland europe .\nin the era of digital transformation , incognito is uniquely focused on powering the digital home experience with solutions that automate , protect , and accelerate next - generation broadband services including provisioning , activation , fraud , and firmware management .\nthe acquisition complements prodapt ' s proven capabilities of delivering it and operations services for the telecommunications industry and enhance its revenue mix , with approximately 50 per cent from north america , 45 per cent from europe and five per cent coming from africa , said the company .\nin neoops we design robotic solutions , implement blue prism automation software and build robotic capability for clients in the central / eastern europe . our strong background in the bpo , shared services and banking brings necessary relevant experience to the robotics projects .\ngdi ( urltoken ) is an innovative and award winning provider of applied technology solutions , with over 25 years of successful growth and over 1 , 000 customers . our proven , industry focused family of gdi ensemble oss , fulfilment and workforce solutions with the vizion pni , lni and si product components are used by major communication service providers throughout europe and the world . gdi products are being used to manage assets , resources and operations within infrastructure industry and commercial business as well as government .\nin today\u2019s highly competitive market , communication service provider take particular care of providing a good customer service to avoid churn . bluu\u2019s solutions help agents be more efficient and consumers solve issues themselves , restoring customer trust and increasing their satisfaction while reducing cost .\nour alliance with blue prism , extends kpmg\u2019s ability to provide intelligent automation solutions that reduce costs , improve operational efficiencies and drive bottom - line results for clients . blue prism\u2019s enterprise - grade robotic process automation ( rpa ) platform uses software robots to execute high - volume , complex and rules - based processes . it facilitates compliance with detailed audit logs and delivers quality data to improve decision making . kpmg\u2019s experienced professionals can identify areas where blue prism\u2019s platform can positively impact your organization while quickly deploying impactful solutions .\nrmr technology solutions is a professional information services company headquartered in argentina , which provides services throughout latin america and the usa . we have many years of experience integrating and automating different processes and applications across industry verticals with strong knowledge in erp and mobile applications .\nnetcracker technology , a wholly owned subsidiary of nec corporation , is a forward - looking software company , offering mission - critical solutions to service providers around the globe . our comprehensive portfolio of software solutions and professional services enables large - scale digital transformations , unlocking the opportunities of the cloud , virtualization and the changing mobile ecosystem . with an unbroken service delivery track record of more than 20 years , our unique combination of technology , people and expertise helps companies transform their networks and enable better experiences for their customers .\nmycom osi provides award - winning assurance , automation & analytics solutions that enable digital transformation of tier - 1 csps by helping evolve to network virtualization , deliver digital / iot services , optimize customer experience and automate digital noc / socs . the cloud - native\ngenfour delivers back office robotic process automation solutions to its clients . utilising specialist software and its rapid deployment methods , genfour can swiftly automate those repetitive rules based processes that are costly for organisations to provide , prone to error and uninspiring for your staff to perform .\nsome of our customers run traditional it environments . most are transitioning to a secure , cloud - enabled , mobile - friendly infrastructure . many rely on a combination of both . wherever they are in that journey , we provide the technology and solutions to help them succeed .\nsolai & cameron is an expert with robotic process automation . we integrate across multiple platforms and have a team of developers ready to provide you with custom solutions . our rpa product has been used across multiple industries and can be delivered on with zero interruption to your current infrastructure .\nprodapt created its in - house iot framework known as synapt in 2013 . the synapt encompasses the iot device enablement framework ( connect ) , iot middleware platform ( middleware ) , service management framework ( service manager ) , enterprise data management framework ( data lake ) , and machine learning ( smile \u2013 synapt machine intelligence & learning engine ) .\navsystem is an expert in large - scale solutions for telco operators . the company\u2019s product portfolio , primarily focused solely on device management and monitoring solutions ( tr - 069 , lwm2m ) , is constantly evolving and currently contains also m2m and iot service delivery platforms , wifi value - added services platforms , wifi location engine and systems for sdn and nfv . avsystem actively participates in the standardization process of the lwm2m standard to enable secure device management and service orchestration in the internet of things ecosystem . 100 + customers worldwide prove the superiority of avsystem\u2019s technology . for more information please visit :\navsystem is an expert in large - scale solutions for telco operators . the company\u2019s product portfolio , primarily focused solely on device management and monitoring solutions ( tr - 069 , lwm2m ) , is constantly evolving and currently contains also m2m and iot service delivery platforms , wifi value - added services platforms , wifi location engine and systems for sdn and nfv . avsystem actively participates in the standardization process of the lwm2m standard to enable secure device management and service orchestration in the internet of things ecosystem . 100 + customers worldwide prove the superiority of avsystem\u2019s technology . for more information please visit : urltoken\nqbotica believes in more than taking the robotic work off of humans and adding thinking inside the bots . qbotica is a pureplay robotic process automation ( rpa ) company focused on delivering top notch automation solutions to its clients . qbotica is based in the us with presence in uk , india and argentina .\ncsg is the trusted global partner to help clients launch and monetise communications and entertainment services in the digital age . leveraging 30 years of experience and expertise in voice , video , data and content services , csg delivers market - leading revenue management and customer interaction solutions in licensed and managed service models .\namarisoft is a software company dedicated to lte 4g and 5g nr . our world unique lte and nr software suite runs on standard ( cots ) hardware ( including phy layer ) . amarisoft technology accelerates the process of building products like enodeb , core network or nb - iot and vran based solutions .\ninfovista\u2019s solutions help communication service providers and enterprises to ensure consistent , high - quality user experience by achieving optimal network and business - critical application performance . our expertise and innovations provide a new level of actionable network , application and customer intelligence , visibility and control across all technologies , services and domains .\ncomarch is a global supplier of software and services to some of the world\u2019s largest brands , including telcos such as telef\u00f3nica , deutsche telekom , vodafone , kpn and orange . its bss and oss solutions help telcos transform their operations to increase revenue and efficiency ; simplify systems ; and bring innovative services to market .\nexfo develops smarter network test , data and analytics solutions for the world\u2019s leading communications service providers , network equipment manufacturers and web - scale companies . since 1985 , we\u2019ve worked with our clients in the lab , field , data center , boardroom and beyond to pioneer essential technology and methods for each phase of the network lifecycle . our portfolio of test orchestration and real - time 3d analytics solutions turn complex into simple and deliver business - critical insights from the network , service and subscriber dimensions . most importantly , we help our clients when \u201cgood enough\u201d testing and data analytics just isn\u2019t good enough anymore\u2014it never was for us , anyway .\nleveraging the cutting - edge technologies of alibaba cloud , i . e . cloud , big data analytics and ai technologies , and the iot platform and ecosystem partner alliances , ztesoft and alibaba cloud will jointly develop the business for governments and industry players with et brain solutions : city brain , industry brain and new retail brain .\nspirent is the leading global provider of testing , assurance , analytics , and security solutions . from physical and virtual service provider networks and enterprise data centers to mobile communications and connected vehicles , spirent works with leading innovators to help the world communicate and collaborate faster , better , and more securely to provide a superior user experience .\naccenture is a global management consulting , technology services and outsourcing company , that sees automation as a key pillar of its 2015 technology vision . accenture partners with blue prism to offer robotic process automation solutions to its enterprise clients delivering significant cost reduction , business efficiencies and improved operational outcomes through the implementation of blue prism\u2019s software \u201cdigital workforce\u201d .\nwe employ innovative , design - thinking leading practices supported by our value frameworks , methods and techniques . wonderbotz creates resilient enterprise - scale automation solutions and have real cutting - edge rpa code accelerators . we provide personnel and quality services to organizations with mature rpa capabilities and training , licenses and mentoring to jumpstart organization just starting out .\nour organization , prodapt consulting ( formerly vdvl consultants ) , is a trend - setting it consulting firm . since our founding in 1987 , we have been implementing complex changes and innovations in the telecom and internet industry in collaboration with our customers and business partners . our professionals have a passion for technology and a sharp eye for social , economic , and market relevance . to know more , click here\nwith 180 , 000 people in over 40 countries , capgemini is one of the world\u2019s foremost providers of consulting , technology and outsourcing services . the group reported 2014 global revenues of eur 10 . 573 billion . together with its clients , capgemini creates and delivers business , technology and digital solutions that fit their needs , enabling them to achieve innovation and competitiveness .\nenghouse networks solutions portfolio enables next - generation telecommunication service - providers to plan and control the rapid evolution of technologies & services in evolving hybrid networks . we build long - term relationships , leveraging decades of industry experience across the globe . our best of breed technology enables service providers to respond efficiently to market demand and to optimize their service assurance and fulfillment processes .\nover the last few years , the jhaver group has initiated a deep focus in the information technology industry and will be setting up several ventures in the services side of the it business . the group ' s newest venture - prodapt , is an innovative software services company . with a strategic long - term plan to create businesses in various software , and it - enabled sectors ; the group will soon boast a strong presence in the it industry .\nin his role as business development director at stesalit systems jay established us business for internet of things ( iot solutions covering smart cities / public works , smart utilities and mobile workforce optimization . the focus is on geographical information systems ( gis ) and analytics using location intelligence as an added data dimension to unlock business benefits . stesalit\u2019s projects include city transportation , asset management and 3 - d infrastructure modeling . previously , at echelon corp , jay drove solutions focusing on lighting controls and building automation . successful implementations included smart lighting controls projects including uc davis and the city of cambridge , ma resulting in over 80 % energy savings and benefits ranging from predictive maintenance to increased safety . other accomplishments included partnering to win the lighting energy efficiency in parking award ( leep ) award organized by the international parking institute ( ipi ) and building owners and managers association ( boma ) . jay brings over twenty years\u2019 product marketing and partner ecosystem development experience in hardware and software technology solutions from intel corp . mitsubishi electronics and texas instruments with revenue responsibility of $ 300m . he holds a bachelor\u2019s degree from the university of bombay and an mba in marketing from kansas state university .\ndxc technology is the leading business transformation company , helping clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change . our expertise and extensive partner network combine to deliver powerful end - to - end it services and solutions . dxc partners with blue prism , to bring together innovative robotic process automation technology to agile enterprises , as they begin their transformation journey to reinvent and automate their business processes .\ntata communications transformation services ( tcts ) , a 100 % subsidiary of tata communications ltd , provides leading business transformation , managed network operations , network outsourcing and consultancy services to telecommunication companies around the world . tcts delivers operational efficiency , cost transformation and revenue acceleration solutions for all the stages of the carrier process lifecycle including but not limited to network engineering and design , implementation and operations functions .\nthe award for best product & service quality was won by huawei , the best support & after sales award was won by prodapt , the award for best innovation & breakthrough went to alcatel lucent and the most sustainable supplier award was won by cisco . the award for partnerspark was handed out to dell . spark is liberty global\u2019s innovation initiative designed to source and refine ideas in response to real business challenges by tapping into the collective creativity of its employees and suppliers .\napptium is an innovative solution provider to leading enterprises serving the communications , media , entertainment and high - tech industries . our solutions optimize the customer journey , streamline the fulfillment process , and enhance customer\u2019s online and mobile interactions . we enable our clients to understand and learn from information across the entire enterprise and customer base to drive real - time actions and enable omni - channel , customer - centric digital experiences at lower cost and faster time to market . from planning to implementation , our solutions help evolve digital strategy ; elevate customer experience ; and transform business operations . our clients and partners include nationally recognized brands in the united states , canada , australia and europe . apptium is head quartered in washington d . c . , with offices in st . louis , toronto and chennai .\nblue prism training powered by robiquity . we are a pure play process automation consulting and services company based in bangalore . we bring best practice , bespoke enterprise solutions and both business and it skills building . we help manage change , risk , and we optimise outcomes of business transformation through rpa . we have proprietary tools and frameworks along with the blue prism rom utilising best practice through a large pool of accredited experts . tao ' s world - class training and skill building , helps clients develop the rpa and automation capabilities they need to realise their business transformation goals . we enable our clients to develop and implement a customized automation strategy , be it pure rpa or with advanced cognitive and machine - learning solutions , building out automation coes and managing the entire change program leading to quantified results and outcomes .\nhuawei is a leading global ict solutions provider . as a responsible and robust business player , innovative information society enabler , and cooperative industry contributor , huawei is committed to building a better connected world . through our dedication to customer - centric innovation and strong partnerships , we have established end - to - end capabilities and strengths across carrier , enterprise , consumer , and cloud computing domains . huawei\u2019s 180 , 000 employees worldwide create maximum value for telecom operators , enterprises and consumers . our innovative ict solutions , products and services have been deployed in over 170 countries and regions , serving more than one - third of the world\u2019s population . founded in 1987 , huawei is a private company that is fully owned by its employees . for more information , please visit huawei online at www . huawei . com .\nlateetud is focused on business process automation . lateetud is founded and run by a focused team of individuals who have deep experience in business process re - engineering , technology and management . our partnership with blue prism is a case of vision , expertise and the technology platform coming together . lateetud helps customers assess the automation potential , choose the right technology / solutions and deliver process automation using its rapid deployment methodology .\nvector management consulting is the strategic and business consulting of vector itc group : a technology group with branches in spain , uk , latam and usa , a supplier of integral technological services , outsourcing and exclusive software products , provides and integrates services and solutions with a broad portfolio covering a wide range of sectors : banking and finance , utilities and industry , telecoms and media , retail and services , and public administration .\nblue prism training powered by reveal group . with over 20 years of experience , torque it is recognised throughout the globe as the principal information communication technology ( ict ) training solutions provider to blue chip companies and the public sector . torque it offers completely customizable training and enablement solutions that are tailored to your specific requirements whilst retaining the quality and credibility associated with standard vendor authorized training courses . with a 92 % client satisfaction rating and 65 state of the art training facilities in over 20 african countries , torque it assists clients to strategically master their technology investment by providing the ever so popular , industry - preferred , instructor - led training methodology . training is conducted in a dynamic practical and theoretical environment through the use of hands - on - labs , vendor accredited courseware and interactive discussions , overseen by a team of internationally certified instructors .\naravind works with his dsp clients to help them understand and maximize their value from robotics to drive business outcomes . he has rich experience in setting up and scaling intelligent automation programs across different verticals , and brings his expertise with related emerging technologies including machine learning , natural language processing and ai . as a trained design thinking practitioner , aravind uses his techno - functional background to help build creative solutions and consensus amongst diverse stakeholder groups .\namdocs is a leading software and services provider to the world\u2019s most successful communications and media companies . as our customers reinvent themselves , we enable their digital and network transformation through innovative solutions , delivery expertise and intelligent operations . amdocs and its 25 , 000 employees serve customers in over 85 countries . listed on the nasdaq global select market , amdocs had revenue of $ 3 . 9 billion in fiscal 2017 . for more information , visit amdocs at urltoken\navanade is a leading provider of intelligent automation solutions having delivered over 6 , 000 automations for 350 plus clients around the world and from a range of industries . with a team of over 3 , 500 business excellence professionals , including over 1 , 200 robotic process automation ( rpa ) experts supported by an industrialized automation factory , avanade has the skills , expertise and knowledge that helps its clients optimize the potential of rpa for their business . we are also the leading provider of innovative digital and cloud services , business solutions and design - led experiences delivered through the power of people and the microsoft ecosystem . avanade has 30 , 000 digitally connected people across 24 countries , who bring bold , fresh thinking combined with technology , business and industry expertise to help fuel transformation and growth for our clients and their customers . majority owned by accenture , avanade was founded in 2000 by accenture llp and microsoft corporation .\nthe american institute of artificial intelligence is dedicated to the democratization of artificial intelligence and rpa by re - skilling and re - intellectualizing the workforce . at aiai , we work alongside our clients to educate their existing workforce and create internal self - sustained teams , helping them to analyze and adapt their business strategy and processes to embrace , implement , and rapidly scale rpa and ai solutions . with the emergence of the ai revolution and the rapid adoption of ai solutions , employers are facing a workforce that lacks the skills necessary to keep up with the speed of technology . aiai realizes the long term effects this will have on society and jobs in today\u2019s market , and have made it our mission to help lessen external dependencies and high costs in favor of building internal capabilities . the institute offers strategy consulting , education and certifications in rpa and artificial intelligence in corporate strategy , finance , healthcare , machine learning and others .\nin winformatics solutions , one of our main focus areas is the robotic process automation in central / eastern europe . we design , implement and support blue prism\u2019s digital workforce solution . our firm specializes financial , insurance and technology services , helping clients designs and execute the digital transformation strategy with very strong technology and consulting background . due to our approach , our client enjoy innovative thinking , high - level services and support , and substantial cost saving with flexible offerings and conditions .\ngiven the ubiquity and flexibility of wireless solutions , the gemalto iot application enablement platform operates over virtually all cellular mobile networks . we offer support for management and administrative services for sim cards , activation , provisioning and device management . we can integrate any available network - or device - specific management system as required . this allows our customers to select the network that best meets their specific technical and geographic needs with the flexibility to manage connectivity\u200b transparently across device and network types .\nbearingpoint / / beyond ( previously bearingpoint digital ecosystem management ) helps organizations reinvent their business model and evolve from efficiency to innovation . powered by the awarding winning infonova technology , our digital platform solutions give companies the start - up advantage to move rapidly from ideas to concept to revenue , with minimum risk and cost . it brings our clients closer to their customers , enabling them to build connections between systems and partners , while becoming more agile in face of digital disruption .\niquest enables the digital evolution of world - leading companies . we provide best - in - class solutions for b2b and b2c omnichannel customer engagement powered by sap hybris to some of the most prominent telco brands in europe , asia the middle east . from acquisition and conversion to support and self - service , we cover the entire customer lifecycle , helping telcos build meaningful experiences across their network of digital and physical channels that fit the needs of company and customers in equal measure .\nthrough advanced analytics and automation , teoco solutions provide actionable and measureable insights into network and customer behavior . this includes the optimization , effective monetization , and delivery of new and existing services , such as volte and vilte . our commitment to network flexibility and agility makes teoco the obvious choice for csps looking to leverage nfv / sdn and the rise of 5g , and to maximize the revenue potential of new opportunities tied to video and the emerging internet of things ( iot ) .\nmanagers / directors should have a session on employee welfare as they tell the employees to come on saturdays and sundays regularly without even consulting about their plans beforehand . they don ' t even worry about employee health as they indirectly request the employees to extend for late hours ( upto 16 hours a day ) and convince the employee they can get a comp off out of it . overall , prodapt needs to revisit all of the above from an employer perspective , improve the working standards , maintain work - life balance and provide a platform for learning for all employees .\nfounded in 1992 and based in st . petersburg , nexign became the first russian company to create billing systems for mobile network operators . 26 years later and with more than 50 fixed and mobile communication services providers ( csp\u2019s ) in 14 countries using its products , nexign ranks among the leading providers of innovative ircm products , solutions and services . the company has successfully delivered more than 120 projects and boasts the successful support of more than 77 million subscribers on a single platform for the largest russian mobile network operator ( megafon ) .\nkelsus founder jon christensen started working in the iot space in 1999 at a spinoff of the mit media lab called presto technologies . there he worked with henry holtzman , mike hawley , and others to build\nthe thing network\nthroughout his career at multiple startups in the denver area , jon worked with light weight connected devices and in the payments industry . at the helm of kelsus , jon has continued to be deeply involved in and motivated to build solutions that automatically collect and use the data emanating from the things in the world around us\ntata consultancy services is an it services , consulting and business solutions organization that delivers real results to global business , ensuring a level of certainty no other firm can match . tcs offers a consulting - led , integrated portfolio of it , bps , infrastructure , engineering and assurance services . this is delivered through its unique global network delivery model\u2122 , recognized as the benchmark of excellence in software development . a part of the tata group , india\u2019s largest industrial conglomerate , tcs has over 371 , 000 of the world\u2019s best - trained consultants in 45 countries .\nilias farfouris is the director of sales at orzota . ilias brings global sales and business development expertise with a background in text analytics and machine learning technologies . ilias is a specialist in delivering solutions for manufacturing , technology , finance , insurance and retail / e - commerce verticals while increasing collaboration across multiple stakeholders . having developed business for enterprise and mid - size companies , along with a mathematics & computer science educational background , he brings a strategic approach to ensure a better workflow and results thus taking the complexity out of any iot or big data project .\nprashanth is an accomplished business development leader , global strategist , marketer and entrepreneur . a significant part of his 20 - year experience has been in building business units from the grounds up in both corporate and startup environments . prashanth has been involved in product management , go - to - market development , p & l management , product marketing , technology evangelization ( iot , mobile , cloud ) , strategy development , developing partnerships and managing global accounts . he worked at intel in various business development and marketing leadership positions . he co - founded qurater - a customer service cloud company and headed business development efforts at waygum - a startup offering mobile applications for industrial iot . at startups , he has had success of growing seed stage companies to series a stage and this involved finding the market fit and developing the necessary the sales , partnership channels . currently prashanth is the vice president and global head of iot practice at prodapt - an iot focused solutions provider for smart energy , healthcare and smart city verticals . his experience across industrial iot ( oil & gas , manufacturing , smart grid , smart building and smart city ) , smartphones , semiconductors and cloud / saas offerings gives me a well - rounded hardware and software perspective including ecosystem relationships .\nsapient consulting combines digital expertise with a deep understanding of how industries operate to enable meaningful transformation and business process modernization . we work with organizations across financial services , energy and commodities , the public sector and healthcare to deliver strategy , intelligent data , digital technologies and customer engagement . sapient consulting is a leading provider of artificial intelligence ( ai ) and data solutions , offering a comprehensive set of services designed to address an organization\u2019s needs at any point during their rpa journey . with rpa , we have helped companies reduce costs , improve accuracy and better manage resources in a variety of projects ."]}
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[ 54 ]\nfrom business : acme portable machines was founded in 1994 in los angeles . acme has exclusive distributors in the united states , europe and asia . acme has been proven effective i\u2026\nwhen mr . myers purchased acme livery service in 2006 acme was operating a fleet of 16 limousines and 14 funeral coaches .\n1909 mason delivery wagon mason automobile co . des moines , ia 1908 - 1910\neventually the automobile change the face of small town america ; and the world .\n1912 moline touring moline automobile co . e . moline , il 1904 - 1919\nacme\u2019s insight software is completely driven by stock data . acme\u2019s insight software allows distributor to add multiple attributes or properties for each item .\nalso in 1965 acme purchased a new 1965 superior \u2013 cadillac 3\u2013way funeral coach which is still owned by acme as of this writing .\nparodied in the mini - series fresno , where the acme toxic waste company is owned by . . . . . mr acme .\nhiring branch manager for a leading automobile industry * . in automobile sales and service with sound technical knowledge , should have managed 2 to 3 branch . . . .\nin who framed roger rabbit the president of the acme corporation is a nice chap , marvin acme , whose lost will becomes the macguffin .\ndefictionalization : you can get yourself a copy of an acme catalog , detailing some of the various acme items from the looney tunes cartoons .\n1905 union side entrance tonneau union automobile co . union city , in 1902 - 1905\n1905 model type b model touring model automobile co . peru , in 1903 - 1909\n1909 alco six race car american locomotive automobile co . providence , ri 1905 - 1913\none such company was the marlboro automobile and carriage co . in marlborough , ma .\nrare early automobile publication - the pneus - march 1906 vol . 2 no . 2\nrare early automobile publication - the pneus - may 1906 vol . 2 no . 4\nacme livery service continued growing and purchasing new model funeral vehicles and again as the 1980\u2019s were ushered in acme livery service continued to lead the way .\n1916 simplex model 5 simplex automobile co . inc . new brunswick , nj 1907 - 1917\nseen here is a fleet image of acme henney - packard funeral vehicles and limousines . these vehicle models were operated by acme livery company ( not acme ambulance service ) . acme livery company at this time was still owned by mr . merithew and was located at 1009 troost ave . mr . hughes at the time only owned and operated acme ambulance service which was a separate company .\nthe acme automobile was built in reading , pennsylvania from 1903 - 1911 . in 1908 the company sent this car to savannah to complete in the races being held there .\n1903 oldsmobile advertisement in more ways than one , this advertisement foretold the future of the automobile .\n1925 franklin sedan body designed by dietrick and made by walker automobile co . , amesbury , ma\nthe boyertown museum of historic vehicles ' new exhibit outlines the history of the acme manufacturing company , founded in 1892 by james reber , which first manufactured bicycles . the company would later become the acme motor car company after building its first automobile in 1900 .\nacme\u2019s insight allows distributor to lock the sales rates while selling products to retailers .\nsave acme to get e - mail alerts and updates on your ebay feed .\n1941 had an acme turpentine warehouse . had as in before it got wrecked .\nacme products are very common in several shorts and movies of the three stooges .\nacme over their malfunctioning equipment , and was awarded a prime - time slot .\n1905 acme opera limousine acme motor car co reading pennsylvania activ 1903 - - 1910 4 - 6 | oldtimers 1900 - 1980 part 1 . america | pinterest | cars\nin 1909 the acme was built in three different types . the acme \u201csextuplet\u201d type xx 5 - 7 passenger touring car equipped with a six cylinder engine and\u2026 | pinteres\u2026\n1905 apperson side entrance tonneau wth cover apperson bros . automobile co . kokomo , in 1902 - 1924\nharry wilcox driving his 1907 wolf automobile wilcox motor co . , minneapolis , mn . 1907 - 1909\nwho owned a machine shop into helping him build an automobile . three were built and they were runabouts\n1913 inter - state model 45 inter - state automobile co . muncie , ind . 1909 - 1914\n1913 simplex toy tonneau 4 passenger simplex automobile co . inc . new brunswick , nj 1907 - 1917\nthe gun shop in the good , the bad and the ugly sells acme gunpowder .\nto help further the growth of acme livery service and acme ambulance service , acme entered into an agreement to offer air ambulance service and special airport limousine service . although acme did not actually own the airplanes , they were used on an \u201cas need\u201d on - call rental agreement . helping acme with this arraignment was dr . mcnally who besides being a medical doctor was an avid aviator and a close personal friend of mr . hughes .\neven chip n dale rescue rangers had an acme product : the acme majestic ultra - light all - weather fiberglass volcano as shown in the episode\ngadget goes hawaiian\n.\nthe first closed circuit automobile race held at narragansett park , rhode island , in september 1896 . : -\nbank reconciliation is one of the most tedious tasks for every business owner . acme\u2019s insight software offers a feature by which bank reconciliation happens in lesser time . kindly contact acme\u2019s office or acme\u2019s partners office to see how this feature helps business owner and save owners time .\nfor more details on the acme and s . g . v , please click here .\nacme\u2019s insight software allows distributor to check margin on every item for the entered purchase bill .\nvintage rolyal acme date stamper , cleveland , 5 . 5\nhigh x 2\nacross\n1909 geneva ewing taxi ewing automobile company , geneva , oh . dates unknown , purchased by general motors in 1909\nimmediate opening for automobile engineering . job location is based on company . freshers can also apply . . . .\n716 f2d 1476 international union united automobile aerospace and agricultural implement workers of america uaw v . yard - man incorporated\nfinally in 1945 walter merithew sold acme livery company to mr . lawrence v . hughes thus merging the livery company and ambulance service into one company . walter merithew however retained ownership of acme drive yourself and the acme mechanic garage and gas station which are show early in the article .\nacme exhibited its cars at the chicago automobile shows from 1904 to 1907 . [ 4 ] [ 5 ] the company was one of the founding members of the american motor car manufacturers association . [ 6 ]\nacme\u2019s insight software allows distributor to validate purchase rate and sale rate while entering automobile spare part data . this feature empower & educate users to validate accuracy of price factor that is utmost important to the business .\nall acme automobiles came with a year ' s\nabsolute binding guarantee .\n[ 46 ]\nacme\u2019s insight software allows distributor to view sales history of every retailer while sales bill is generated .\nwasting no time lawrence v . hughes of acme ambulance also traveled to kosiusko , mississippi in june 1961 to take delivery of three new 1961 superior - pontiac consort ambulances for the acme fleet .\n1905 maxwell delivery truck maxwell - briscoe automobile co . , tarrytown , ny and detroit , mi . 1904 - 1924\n1915 crane - simplex model 5 farnham - nelson torpedo touring simplex automobile co . new brunswick , nj 1915 - 1924\nthe invention , therefore , provides an automobile ( or other conveyance ) access and ignition system that combines leading edge automobile computer functions with the latest development in portable memory devices and cell phone technology . further , the invention provides for an automobile ignition system that uses such portable memory devices for unique applications that are presently not available in the automotive field .\nentering purchase bill consumes huge time of distributor or staff . to save time , efforts , avoiding mistakes & errors , acme\u2019s insight software allows distributor to import supplier\u2019s bill generated on computers in csv format . please contact acme\u2019s office or acme\u2019s business partner\u2019s office to understand how to use this feature .\nin 1927 acme auto livery service purchased a fleet of new 1927 model hupmobile\u2019s . acme was setting itself apart from other livery services by purchasing new fleet vehicles even if they were an economy line vehicle\n1912 s . g . v . roadster acme motor car co . reading , pa 1911 - 1915\ns i ' ve had as far as getting a issue fixed . would i do business with acme\nbhartia management consultancy . automobile / auto anciliary / auto components . engineer / sr engineer - el svd . . . .\npainter ( automobile painter ) . accommodation will be provided from the company side at the free of cost . . . .\n716 f2d 1476 international union united automobile aerospace and agricultural implement workers of america uaw v . yard - man incorporated | openjurist\ntrips to the factory were no longer as frequent because with the large number of vehicles acme was purchasing each year the vehicles were simply mass delivered on multiple car carriers to acme\u2019s front door . these sayers & scovill\u2019s were sold to acme by lloyd hatfield of midwest s & s auto sales of kansas city .\na need exists , therefore , for an automobile ignition system that combines leading edge automobile computer functions with the latest development in portable memory drives or cell phone technology . further , a need exists for an automobile ignition system that uses such portable memory devices for unique applications that are presently not available in the automotive field , such as a method for managing a transportation fleet .\nacme like other ambulance services of the day also took advantage of the spare tire cover on their vehicles and used it to proudly display their company name as seen in this image below of acme\u2019s 1937 buick .\nseen below are images inside the acme garage and a few of the many vehicles acme operates , as the images clearly show there is never enough room under the round - top to fit all the cars .\na somewhat odd example in bachelor mother , in which acme isn ' t making products . when polly gets fired from her christmas seasonal job , the temp agency she returns to is called acme employment services .\nacme\u2019s insight offers another unique feature to distributors that allows distributors to import purchase order data , delivery challan data , invoice data and price list data being used by distributor directly on web based software application being made compulsory to use it for distributors . it is being found that most of these applications do not allow distributor to do other business activities in real time . acme understood this need and developed a link in acme\u2019s insight software . kindly contact acme\u2019s office or acme\u2019s business partner\u2019s office on how to bridge this business gap .\nto know more about company please contact us : . hiring body shop manager for a leading automobile industry * . . . .\nto know more about company please contact us : . hiring customer care manager for a leading automobile industry * . . . .\n716 f . 2d 1476 - international union united automobile aerospace and agricultural implement workers of america uaw v . yard - man incorporated\nacme\u2019s insight offers this unique function by which distributor comes to know about sales bills delivered on retailer route .\n( below ) one of the newly delivered 1961 superior pontiac consorts ambulances in front of acme offices in kansas city mo . with ambulance staff standing in front of vehicle . notice the acme name on the building .\nkarl ( left ) and larry hughes ( right ) at the old acme office in november of 1992 .\nacme is a 5\u2b50\ufe0f shop done business with those guys . . . their pretty dam good . . .\nroy and simon use acme products several times during their cartoon battles in the cartoon man and its sequel .\na circa 1978 national lampoon article also had wile e . suing acme over the integrity of their products .\ntiny toon adventures is set in a town called acme acres . guess what product brand is always used .\nthe beetles were not the only music group to use the services of acme livery service , during the 1960\u2019s while the beach boys were on tour and performing in kansas city they also requested acme\u2019s limousine services however their special request was not for a limousine but rather a van which fit their beach going image . acme didn\u2019t disappoint and luckily acme owned a white customized van which proved to be the perfect vehicle for the special request .\nthis radiator emblem belonged to an apperson automobile that was manufactured by the apperson brothers automobile company of kokomo , indiana sometime between 1904 and 1926 . the four cylinder jack rabbit automobile was one of apperson\u2019s more popular vehicles , and the jack rabbit was used in their promotional materials from 1909 onward . this emblem likely dates to post 1909 , and features a leaping jackrabbit over the text \u201capperson . \u201d\nmotorcars were a relatively new mode of transportation at the dawn of the twentieth century and , although automobiles had been around for several years , private automobile ownership was still something only for the rich or well established businesses\u2026something the average joe could only dream of . with the advent of the ford model t in october 1908 and its low cost and fast assembly line production the model t changed the entire automobile industry and the world we live in . with the automobile still in its infancy , in 1909 walter merithew established acme \u2013 which operated as a livery service and one of the first car rental businesses in the state of missouri . acme \u201cdrive your self\u201d was the rental car division while acme auto livery was the livery service .\nacme offices and garage located at 2528 holmes street is where acme operated the livery and ambulance service . this location served the company well for many years . the only issue with acme\u2019s location is there never seemed to be enough space in the garage to fit all the cars . with their ambulance service , acme used a wide variety of vehicles and mr . hughes was not opposed in operating a variety of car manufactures for their ambulance fleet .\nrollin white left the white company shortly after his father died and started building tractors , cletracs tractor co . , cleveland . his tractor business which became one of the best in the busines . in 1923 , he reentered into automobile manufacturing with his 1923 rollin automobile .\nthis function allows user to check last purchase rate and last sales rate given for designated retailer who want to buy automobile spare parts .\nbhartia management consultancy . automobile / auto anciliary / auto components . automotive telematics product & having development experience in features like . . .\n( above ) acme\u2019s livery service consisted of a fleet of new 1927 hupmobiles shown in this post car image .\nacme\u2019s insight software offers another powerful feature that can be used before or after transaction hours . distributor can also add various important business task like vat return date , it return date , vat payment date , it payment date , etc . in acme\u2019s scheduling software . acme\u2019s scheduling software sends an alert text message on mobile phones used by distributor .\nstuart wells - not on the way to anywhere , fleetwood : the early years , automobile quarterly , vol . 33 , no . 3\nfrank n . potter - of heart and wheels , antique automobile , vol . 42 , nos . 1 - 6 , pub . 1978\nwith the end of wwii came a huge economic boom and once again business and manufacturing were increasing at a never before seen pace . acme like other companies began to benefit from the improved economy and before long mr . hughes was able to fulfill his goal of buying new vehicles for acme , a trend that would last even today with acme .\nduring the 1980\u2019s acme livery service also began purchasing vehicles from southwest professional vehicles out of dallas texas . the myer family had purchased southwest professional vehicles in 1981 from gordon k . allen . mr . myers and his son sean developed a close professional relationship with larry hughes and acme livery service over the years of selling professional cars to acme livery service .\nthis radiator emblem belonged to an ace model automobile that was manufactured by the continental automobile company of grand rapids , michigan during 1933 and 1934 . the continental motors corporation manufactured a variety of engines for numerous automobile manufacturers during the early 20th century . in 1932 continental motors took over the de vaux - hall company and produced the continental - de vaux brand automobile . in 1933 the continental automobile company began to produce their own vehicles . three models were produced at three different price points , the budget ( $ 395 ) beacon , the mid - range ( $ 510 ) flyer , and the high - end ( $ 816 ) ace . the curved emblem has a red background and reads \u201cace\u201d with in silver .\nwhile the automobile business was slowing down for white , the trucks were very popular and were gloabal sellers . when the war started , white closed down its automobile business and began making vehicles for the u . s . government . their truck manufacturing continued after the war an ceaed in 1985 .\nbuilding companies include acme building brands , makes of the famous brick , as well as paint company benjamin moore & co .\nin quest for camelot ruber has a potion that turns his minions into metal monsters , and its labeled acme on it .\nparodied in the carmen sandiego franchise , which gives the\nacme\nlabel to a detective agency rather than a product .\nacme industrial garbage containers , as seen in nineteen seventy seven the comic . also , air horns and even exotic pets .\none of the products found in an early 20th century sears , roebuck and co . catalog is an actual acme anvil .\nthe benson ford research center in dearborn , michigan has a 48 page catalog of automobile bodies , published by the reading metal body company in 1908 .\nacme insight for distributors is effective tool & fast sales billing software for managing mobile sales , routewise functioning & accounts payable receivables .\nacme\u2019s insight software got this another unique and needy feature . this feature send stock reports to marketing representatives using their email id\u2019s .\nacme\u2019s insight software allows distributor to lock retailer in case retailer\u2019s business reputation is spoil because of wrong business practices followed by retailer .\nin 1954 acme ambulance service purchased an almost matched pair of 1954 superior - pontiac long - wheelbase ambulances . superior began building pontiacs at its mississippi bus plant in 1953 and this provided a new trip destination for acme to pick up new vehicles . acme operated their ambulances in an all white color scheme the entire span of their ambulance service after lawrence v . hughes purchased the company .\nacme\u2019s insight software maintains product data batch wise ( here batch means production date or month or year ) and category wise . this process helps distributor and billing user while making sales bill , while taking sales return and while returning automobile spare parts to the stockiest or to production company .\nfor our leading iso certification company . dme / b . e mech / b . e automobile * . _ dear job seekers : . . . .\nby this time james c . reber had left the firm he founded a decade earlier ( acme ) in order to get into the automobile body business . reading body\u2019s incorporation was announced to the trade via the following announcement in the july 20 , 1905 issue of the iron trade review :\ned foster : welcome to another royal automobile club talk show in association with motor sport . i\u2019m ed foster and i\u2019m the online editor at motor sport magazine .\nthis feature report automobile spare parts that are already expired or near to expire . this alert appears on computer screen as soon as acme\u2019s insight software is started . this alert helps distributor to take quick action on expired goods . owner can immediately return the products to stockiest or to producing company .\nto illustrate the history of this company , two late 19th - century bicycles will be on display , as well as a 1910 acme race car and a 1912 s . g . v automobile . sales literature and brochures from these companies will also be displayed and incorporated into the exhibit signage .\nacme insight is user friendly software for wholesaler & which support multi company billing , multiple sales prices , inventory & balance sheet accounting .\ncan someone provide me the birth / death years for james c . reber , the acme car co . owner ? johnschoenfelder @ urltoken\nacme\u2019s insight print date & time on each report so that trailing on each report becomes easy . this function is available via settings .\nthese are direct factory sales numbers from accubuilt regarding vehicles acme purchased during the 80\u2019s and early 1990\u2019s and where they were purchased through .\nbelow is armbruster - stageway cadillac crown landau operated by acme livery service . this photo was taken in front of kansas city union station\nthe madagascar video game has a few acme products , mainly a cardboard box which you use to sneak past people as the penguins .\nin december of 1972 another beloved us president passed away and again acme livery service was there to assist in another prestigious presidential funeral . this time acme supplied on contract a new funeral coach to carson\u2019s funeral home of independence , missouri for president harry s . truman\u2019s funeral .\nautomobile ignition systems , as well as onboard computer systems , have changed dramatically in the last decade . for example , many modern automobiles no longer use keys with unique physical features in order to enable ignition systems . rather , the automobile senses electronic data from , for example , a chip within the ignition key or a chip installed on a credit card sized data device kept in the driver ' s wallet . this electronic data enables the ignition system in the automobile like the traditional key .\nto know more about company please contact us : . in automobile work shops with sound technical knowledge , should have managed workshops with service load of 1000 . . .\ncehaich v . international union , united automobile , aerospace and agricultural implement workers of america , 710 f . 2d 234 at 239 ( 6th cir . 1983 ) .\nlawrence hughes is seen in the picture ( below ) third from the left along with acme staff members posing next to their new vehicles .\nseen below is acme\u2019s 1958 desoto standard - wheelbase sedan ambulance conversion pulling into st joseph\u2019s hospital in kansas city which was located at prospect ave . at linwood . again acme operated an all white fleet of ambulances regardless of what manufacture or coach builder the ambulance was produce by .\n( below ) two new 1974 superior - cadillac 54\u2033 rescuer ambulances . note the names on the name boards are different for some reason as one reads \u201ckc ambulance\u201d while the other reads \u201cacme ambulance\u201d . again both ambulances were all white as the acme ambulance fleet had always been .\nthe present invention relates to a portable memory drive or device used ( in one embodiment ) as a substitution of an automobile ( or other engine driven conveyance ) key , and an integrated onboard computer and ignition system . specifically , the invention relates to the use of a portable memory drive or device containing data which is downloaded to an onboard processing system in communication with the automobile ' s ignition system , and other systems ( such as the automobile ' s entertainment system , door lock system , and navigation system ) and how , in one embodiment , this innovation can be integrated in a method for managing a transportation fleet , such as an automobile rental service .\nacme\u2019s insight offers this unique feature that helps distributor on how to upload automobile spare parts in delivery van . this sheet helps business staff to upload those items ( first ) that are going to get delivered last and upload those items ( last ) that are going to get delivered first on defined retailer\u2019s route .\nmr . hughes also enjoyed these trips outside of kansas city to meet other business owners and to learn what was new in the industry . acme was a pioneer in many ways when it came to professional vehicles . on one hand acme would buy a top of the line professional car whether it be an ambulance or funeral coach and then their next purchase might be a mid price range vehicle just to give that company some business while at the same time allowing acme to have a very diverse feet . acme was always looking for new avenues to expand their business .\nacme insight for retailers proves to be a effective tool for managing busy counters , maximum sales in minimum stock , customer relationship management and accounting .\na few years ago , philippe gr\u00fcmmer discovered a trunk of magazines , pictures and records relating to his father\u2019s work as a coachbuilder , and he recognised their significance in the history of the automobile . after writing several articles on the subject and seeing the possibility of a major book he approached the automobile historian laurent friry to write it with him .\nafter mr . hughes was able to pay off his loans and the business had become more manageable mr . hughes set off to make acme ambulance service into a first class company . however with the turn of events into wwii the entire economy took a turn as automobiles and metal were very limited . if this wasn\u2019t enough in 1942 acme lost one of its ambulances in a wreck . their 1937 buick was badly damaged when it was involved in an automobile accident .\nin november , 1989 the matriarch of acme livery service alma boehm hughes ( lawrence v . hughes\u2019 wife ) died . her passing left an incredible void due to her loving and maternal instincts and direction over the many years . it was only fitting that acme provide the funeral vehicles for her funeral . for acme this was probably the most important funeral they had serviced , more so than even the presidents and music stars they had served .\nsite supervisor is responsible for maintaining overall quality of a plant project . he will ensure the work is done as per standard automobile procedures supervisor is responsible for timely - finish task\ncrank shaft grinding machine , cylinder reboring machine , engine line boring machine , connecting rod boring machine , valve refacer and universal cylinder , grinding machine ( for automobile industry ) .\nmay 30 , 2011 at 2 : 11 pm \u00b7 filed under 1929 orphan vehicles \u00b7tagged automobile , automobile business , automobiles , babcock , buffalo , carriage company , commercial bodies , company , delivery van , dodge , dodge brothers , early 1900s , h . h babcock , henry holmes , lincoln , new york , sainte claire , truck , watertown new york\nacme insight for retailers proves to be a effective tool for & managing busy counters , maximum sales in minimum stock , customer relationship management and accounting .\nacme introduced its first 6 - cylinder car , a touring car called the sextuplet , at the new york motor show in september 1907 . [ 16 ] acme also increased its involvement in motor racing through 1908 . in 1909 it introduced a 10 - year guarantee on its 6 - cylinder models .\ncorrugated box making machinery . ( also marketed through their sister concern m / s . acme machinery company p ltd . , ( said address ) .\nolder than television : harold lloyd comedy never weaken ( 1921 ) , in which harold uses\nacme soap flakes\nto make a road slippery .\ns . g . v . - the acme motor car co . / s . g . v . the acme motor car co . reading , pa 1911 - 1912 the s . g . v . co . reading , pa 1913 - 1915 the s . g . v . succeede\u2026 | pinteres\u2026\nwith tom\u2019s leadership and with lawrence v . and karl hughes beside him , together they worked diligently to expand and grow acme as the baby - boom generation and the overall us economy was at one of its largest expansions in history . the economy was in full force which benefited almost everyone including acme .\nby 1960 acme was continuing to grow and lawrence vincent hughes wife , alma boehm hughes worked in the acme office and kept everything running smooth as seen in this image below taken in june of 1960 . alma simply went by the name \u201cboehm\u201d which is noted in many of the images within this article .\nacme - insight , not only takes care of your day - to - day tasks ; but also you can mould the software as per your needs .\nusing this function , acme\u2019s insight can send personal greeting messages for entire retailer database . e . g . happy birthday , happy wedding anniversary , etc .\nby the mid 1920\u2019s car sales were steadily growing and roads were improving to handle the steady growth of new traffic . people were on the move and \u201cacme drive - yourself\u201d offered an option to people who didn\u2019t yet own a vehicle . acme livery also offered local undertakers motorized funeral cars through their livery service .\nthis same image above was then used in promotional advertisements which were sent out around town , below is just one example of these many advertisements acme used .\nhere is another image i found on the web . it is a prototype of a 1900 reber automobile . no other details but if i hear more i ' ll let you know .\nreber ' s father got on board the bicycle craze and in 1894 the pair organized the acme bicycle company , james t . serving as president and james c . as secretary and general manager . acme manufactured the ' pennant ' and ' stormer ' bicycles ( unrelated to the acme cycle co . of elkhart indiana ) until the firm ' s factory and machinery were destoryed by fire on march 24 , 1897 , causing aloss of $ 75 , 000 . the rebers entered into an agreement with the american bicycle co . who continued to construct acme ' s pennant and stormer bicycles into 1899 while the plant was rebuilt .\ngenerating sales bill is the foundation stone of distribution business . generating sales bill for every sale creates meaningful data ( about product , about producing company , about quantity , about price , about margin , about profitability , about packaging , etc . ) that empowers & educate health of the business to the business owner . acme infovision understand this aspect of business since acme started back in year 1994 . acme infovision supply one of the best sales billing user interface for the distribution business . current user interface of billing allows business owner to generate 10 sales bills at a time in one single screen . this feature of acme\u2019s insight is helping more than 1000 + distributors across maharashtra state and karnatak state . acme infovision appeals every business owner to use sales billing feature every day and for every product .\nacme entered a car in motor races in atlanta city on the 26 to 30 april 1906 . it was described as a new model that had just been tested . [ 49 ] in a 1907 race at reading the acme car driven by edward lange was beaten by a pullman driven be robert morton . [ 50 ]\noriginal magazine ad , 8 x 5 . 5 , has some tape at tear on edge . produced by the acme motor car company , reading , pennsylvania .\nin 2007 acme livery moved into their current location after extensive remodeling . with the remodel there\u2019s just a nice historical presence to the building and the new location lends itself to the historic company which occupies it . however like their old location acme livery service still never seems to have enough room in their large garage for all their vehicles . this lack of garage space which has always been a constant issue was partially solved by a business plan which larry hughes initiated when he was operating acme .\nacme sold its site and plant to j h sternbergh for $ 72 , 100 in may 1911 . [ 18 ] sternbergh in turn sold the acme motor car company and leased it plant to a new york consortium . the company ' s name was changed to sgv [ 19 ] sternbergh died in march 1913 . [ 20 ]\nthe acme ( conceived 1892 ) was a model of chain - driven touring auto made by the reber manufacturing co in reading , pennsylvania , from 1903 to 1911 .\nwhile acme and physicians exchange were the two largest ambulance and livery services in kansas city both owners ( eugene desaulniers of physicians exchange and lawrence v . hughes and larry b . hughes of acme ) were good friends and often helped each other out . this friendship even extended to them sharing equipment between companies when the need arose .\nand in the latest sequel one of our thursdays is missing thursday has a sort - of part - time job in a carpet fitting company which is called acme .\nin the great santa claus caper , the big bad wolf ( whose real name is revealed as\nalexander graham wolf\n) has invented a substance called\ngloopstik\nand even created a company to manufacture it . however , his business card reveals that the gloopstik corporation is owned by acme , making gloopstik an acme product .\nbalance sheet , profit & loss , trial balance , creditor\u2019s list and debater\u2019s list are the important documents that display health of distribution business . these reports are available on click of mouse button . the best thing about acme\u2019s insight is ! distributor , accountant or staff does not have to have accounting knowledge to generate these reports . acme\u2019s insight is developed in such a way that if distributor , accountant and staff enter every purchase bill , sale every product via insight , enter every payment + receipt + expenses in insight , enter every sales return and purchase return using acme\u2019s insight ! these reports will be automatically updated as soon as these entries are recorded in acme\u2019s insight .\nthe acme motor car co . of reading , pa built cars from 1903 to 1910 . this company had no connection to the acme built by the hoffman brothers in minnesota from 1908 to 1911 . since there were two automobile companies in the united states with the same name around the same time , some sources like wikipedia have reported the history of this car incorrectly by blending facts from the two companies together . the advertisements i have posted here pertain to the reading , pa company , i don\u2019t own any ads or literature from the minnesota automaker .\ngarford marketed the same chassis , equipped with reading coachwork , as the garford automobile . the automobile market was expanding in 1910 and garford began reserving more and more chassis for its dealers , creating a tenuous relationship with the indiana manufacturer who was clamoring for more chassis . studebaker rectified the situation in late 1910 through the purchase of e - m - f , thereby ending its nearly 7 - year relationship with garford .\nacme\u2019s insight can generate & print mailing list of all retailers who are buying products from distributor . acme\u2019s insight can also generate & print retailer\u2019s information in mailing label format . these labels can be used by distributor to send them information about new products , about new scheme ( if any ) , etc . by post and / or by courier .\nacme\u2019s insight understands the security aspect . acme offers user - friendly security features that can be used using mouse button clicks . distributor can create users based on duties to be performed by the staff . e . g . , user is allowed to create sales bill . now this user will not be able to see and use features and functions of accounting , stock , purchase , accounting , etc . acme\u2019s insight allows distributor not to allow sales billing user to have access to any other functions & features available in insight .\nhis brother , earnest was the general manager of the acme motor car co . at worcester in 1912 . it was a delearship for knox and velie automobiles . he also owned the wheeler ' s screw press . although not building cars , he would do special work on a knox and velie for a customer and slip his acme name to it .\nprinted reports give an opportunity to distributor to work out various strategies to increase business ( top line , bottom line , suppliers , products , consumers , etc . ) . printed reports ( somehow ) got more impact that is emotional to every indian mind than seeing the same report electronically on computer monitor . acme\u2019s insight provides some standard reports . in addition , acme\u2019s insight also provide report writing module . using this module , distributor can generate customized reports as per the need of business . following reports are available in acme\u2019s insight namely\ncaption on the front of the post card reads \u2013 six new hupmobiles of the acme auto livery recently bought from w . c . howard motor co . kansas city mo .\nin 1993 acme livery service is seen below taking delivery of several of their new fleet vehicles . these s & s victoria model f450 funeral cars retailed for $ 62 , 686 . these ( 5 ) funeral coaches totally $ 250 , 000 . 00 dollars were the first part of a larger vehicle order which acme was accustom to placing each year .\neugene d . desaulniers , 87 , of kansas city , mo , passed away july 8 , 2014 . eugene had owned and operated physicians exchange ambulance service up until its merger with asi ( ambulance services inc . ) asi was a joint partnership with larry b . hughes ( acme ambulance ) and hadley reimel . after asi was acquired by the city eugene worked for the irs and then for acme livery service in the office up until the week of his passing . eugene was part of the acme family for many years and his recent passing leaves an indelible mark both on acme livery service and kansas city history . a special posthumous thank you is extended to eugene for is early assistance on this article .\ninternational union , united automobile , aerospace , and agricultural implement workers of america ( uaw ) , and local 134 , uaw , plaintiffs - appellees , v . yard - man , incorporated , defendant - appellant .\nonce the portable memory device is in communication with the onboard computer , further data transmission can occur with other automobile systems . by way of example , music files can be accessed that have been stored on the portable memory device for playback on the automobiles stereo system via the onboard computer . likewise , video files that have been stored on the portable memory device can be accessed for playback on the automobile ' s installed video equipment .\nseen here is a calendar that acme drive yourself company provided as advertisement in 1947 indicating that mr . merithew apparently sold the company to a mr . sandusky and mr . taylor .\ncartoons , especially the wile e . coyote and road runner shorts , in which the coyote orders tons of products from acme that he tries to use to catch the road runner .\nit became necessary in 1906 to separate the automobile department from its parent company to accommodate the growth of the business and to physically separate them , as a fire in the paint department of one could ruin both operations .\nthis feature automatically selects the batch number & batch date of the selected automobile spare part in sales bill . please be noted . batch number & batch means production date , month , batch & year of the product .\nin preferred embodiments , the invention utilizes as a mass storage device , or \u201cportable memory device , \u201d a usb portable flash drive or cell phone containing unique data as a substitute for an automobile door / ignition key . this unique data , in combination with the portable memory device , provides numerous unique features to the automobile when all systems are integrated , including an onboard central processing unit , and are in communication with said portable memory device . in one embodiment , the portable memory device is inserted in a receiving port installed on the automobile . this receiving port can be , for example , a usb port located near or on the steering column in a location traditionally used for an ignition key and in the door in the location traditionally used for a door key . this receiving port can also be a cell phone or mp3 docking station resident somewhere inside the automobile . the portable memory device is inserted in such port by the driver . the port is connected to an onboard computer or central processing unit which initiates a read step in order to read security data from the portable memory device required to begin the automobile ignition sequence or unlock the door . if such data is available on the memory device , the automobile can be started as if the physical key has enabled a standard ignition system or door lock system .\n\u201cwith this new equipment , appreciate your calls for funerals trips & emergency calls . liability insurance , promptness , courtesy & service , anywhere day or night , acme auto livery - victor 1100\u201d\nacme used this idea to help set it apart from other companies and was one of the first livery service companies in the region to offer such service , a trend that other companies copied and followed . a promotional shot taken of 8 acme professional vehicles and two air service ambulance planes . this image was also used in promotional advertisements that highlighted their unique air ambulance service .\nas the 1960s ushered in a new decade of style and culture acme was right there to embrace it all . by 1961 automobiles were drastically redesigned and more refined . gone were the large tail fins that defined the late 50\u2019s and only a few models still had very mild remnants of fins . there was a new young fresh atmosphere across the entire country but in terms of funerals and ambulance service people still expected the best . acme didn\u2019t disappoint and led the way once again during the 1960\u2019s starting with acme taking delivery of their new fleet vehicles early on .\nmarketing representative working with producing firms requires this data from distributors . acme\u2019s insight generates this report automatically at predefined time and emails it to the concerned marketing representative via email . by this feature distributor can save valuable business time in meeting marketing representatives . pending dead stock ( defective product , packaging damaged , expired product , etc . ) report is also available in acme\u2019s insight software .\nas of this writing in september 2014 acme livery service operates of fleet of over 40 professional vehicles with the majority of the vehicles being 2014 models . the acme garage can accommodate about 30 vehicles however around 20 vehicles proves to be the sufficient number which allows ease for maneuvering , parking , and accessing the vehicles and even then it can be challenging . it\u2019s also very common to drive by the acme garage and see several of their professional vehicles parked along the street on any given day as regular operations are underway which makes these vehicles much easier to manage and access .\naccounting is an integral part of every distribution business . acme\u2019s insight offers complete accounting on click of mouse button . read below about various features that are available under accounting feature group namely : -\nacme\u2019s insight generates 4 types of vat reports namely vat paid via suppliers bill , vat collected via sales bill generated on retailers , vat difference on sales return and vat difference on purchase return .\nthis feature is available in the form of formula . once the formula is set by distributor ! sale price of each item can be automatically calculated by acme\u2019s insight when purchase rate is entered .\nfor this wiki ' s purposes , an acme corporation is any generic corporation that seems to supply everything a character , or entire cast , uses . these supplies are , of course , acme products . not to be confused with any of the myriad non - fictional objects and entities bearing the moniker ( which is what our trope namer was making fun of at the time ) .\ns & s ( sayers & scoville ) 1924 - 1930 sayers & scovill introduced the nation\u2019s first gasoline - powered automobile ambulance at the 1907 chicago automobile show . a few years later the sayers automobile was introduced . in may of 1924 the sayers & scovill company announced that it had disposed of all of the sayers sixes remaining in stock , and henceforth would confine production to hearses , ambulances and funeral limousines . a few months later the firm was back with another car called the s & s . unlike the sayers , however , the s & s was designed almost exclusively as a bearers\u2019 car or limousine , with passenger car use being predominantly for sunday and holiday excursions of funeral directors .\nthe firm commenced business at the corner of 7 th ave . and spruce st . , reading , penn . , adjacent to a siding of the phildelphia and reading railroad . the plant was located one block away from the former acme mfg . / acme motor car co . factory , two firms which reading metal body\u2019s president , james c . reber , had earlier been associated with .\nacme\u2019s insight allows distributor to add manufacturing company names while creating supplier database . efforts invested in data entry actually help distributor or staff when purchase order is created on these suppliers . acme\u2019s insight software shows only those product names that are linked with supplier produced by concerned producers . this feature speed up the computer performance by showing limited product names than showing entire product names produced by countless firms .\nin 1953 acme hired a professional photographer to once again take pictures of their fleet for promotional purposes . these images below are of some of their new 1953 fleet taken at the base at the liberty wwi memorial in kansas city . shown in these \u201cfleet shots\u201d of acme\u2019s rolling stock : three 1953 superior - cadillac landaulet funeral coaches and four 1953 cadillac fleetwood series 75 nine - passenger sedans ."]}
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( limited liability company ) to sprintair sa ( join stock company ) .\nowler has collected 13 screenshots of sprintair ' s website since jan 2015 . the latest sprintair website design screenshot was captured in may 2018 .\nthe owler community has estimated the number of employees of sprintair to be one .\nsprintair is a domestic airline based in warsaw and headquartered at warsaw frederic chopin airport .\nthe owler community has estimated the revenue of sprintair to be less than $ 1m .\nsprintair\u2019s eleventh saab 340a ( cargo ) reg . nr sp - kpk is introduced into service\nsprintair is subcontracted by lot polish airlines ( acmi ) to operate between warsaw and bydgoszcz regional airport .\nanother saab 340 aircraft joins sprintair group\u2019s fleet ( reg . no . sp - kpz ) . with the acquisition of the twelth saab 340 sprintair reinforces its position of the world\u2019s biggest user of this aircraft type in cargo configuration .\nbrowse the most popular sprintair flight routes to destinations within the polish and eastern european regions . alternative airlines can help you make reservations on sprintair . use the following list of routes to help you plan your next flight . sprintair flights on alternative airlines to save big ! alternative airlines is an online travel agency , specialising in booking lesser known airlines and remote destinations .\nyou can pay for your flights with sprintair in the currency and payment method of your choice when booking through alternative airlines .\napart from eight saabs 340 in cargo version sprintair uses also three passenger airplanes for operating scheduled passenger flights and ad hoc charter flights .\nfrom 2011 , sprintair operated charter flights from several polish airports to holiday destinations within the mediterranean region , using a single leased airbus a320 aircraft .\non board sprintair\u2019s saabs equipped with 33 comfortable our passengers can enjoy the flight while being served by experienced flight attendants committed to their safety and comfort .\nsprintair , also known as sprintair or sprint air , is a regional commercial and cargo carrier based out of warsaw , poland , providing air transportation in poland and select cities in neighboring european countries . sprint air has been in operation since 2008 under the current name , though the company had provided service since 2004 .\nsprintair purchases another saab 340 in the passenger configuration ( 13th aircraft in its fleet ) . registered as sp - kc , the aircraft begins operations in january 2012 .\nwe accept paypal making flight purchases with sprintair easy and more secure for customers . paypal is one of the leading forms of online payment , with more than 169 million accounts worldwide .\npurchase and introduction into service of the tenth saab 340a aircraft \u2013 this time in passenger configuration . the new arriveal receives registration number of sp - pkl . sprintair\u2019s fleet consists now of 10 saab 340a aircraft and one let 410 uvp - e .\nas a group we have come to utilize europe\u2019s biggest fleet of freighter saabs 340 . currently 10 of our aircraft operate in cargo configuration ( 7 are full freighters and 3 qc \u2013 depending on our customers needs they can be operated either in pax or in cargo configuration ) and another 2 are passenger airplanes . our fleet is further supplemented by five atrs - 72f with the capacity of more than 8 tonnes and one 66 - seater passneger atr aircraft .\nstrona u\u017cywa ciasteczek ( cookies ) . korzystaj\u0105c ze strony wyra\u017casz zgod\u0119 na u\u017cywanie cookies , zgodnie z aktualnymi ustawieniami przegl\u0105darki . . . . accept read more\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 .\nalternative airlines handles all your travel arrangements and payments , complete with ticketed confirmation . we do not direct you to other websites or service providers .\nwe help you through the process . this is what makes us alternative airlines .\nbrowse for flights , find some amazing deals , make a reservation and pay in the currency of your choice today with alternative airlines .\nlet alternative airlines help find you the best prices and make international and domestic flight reservations with us today .\njoin the alternative airlines members club and get \u00a3100 . 00 back on your 5th booking with alternative airlines . you will have insight to many benefits and exclusive deals on over 450 airlines . click on the members section on the alternative airlines website for more information and join today .\nwe are open every day from 8am until 8pm ( uk local time ) .\nslovenian carrier adria airways will provide an important hub link into the star alliance network via lufthansa\u2019s bavarian hub at munich airport , . . .\njavascript ( used for interactive content etc . ) has been disabled in your browser . unless you enable it , the site will not work properly or at all .\ni agree to receive marketing information ( via newsletter ) from urltoken including promotional offers at the e - mail address provided by me .\nthank you for signing up . soon we will send you the best deals !\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 .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\nrespond to airline reviews . register now and reply to member reviews . departmental and company credentials will be verified .\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 .\nstrona korzysta z plik\u00f3w cookies w celu realizacji us\u0142ug i zgodnie z polityk\u0105 plik\u00f3w cookies . mo\u017cesz okre\u015bli\u0107 warunki przechowywania lub dost\u0119pu do plik\u00f3w cookies w twojej przegl\u0105darce .\nrenaming the company to sky express sp . z o . o . the fleet consists of the let l - 410 uvp - e airplanes reg . : sp - kpy , sp - kpz , sp - ktl .\nintroduction of the first aircraft type saab 340a : sp - kpf ( september ) and sp - kpe ( october ) . they are the first aircraft of that type in the polish register of airships .\nthe fleet is extended by further two airplanes type saab 340a reg . : sp - kpg , sp - kpv .\nthe fifth airplane type saab 340a reg . sp - kph joins the fleet . sky carrier is incorporated .\nour saab 340a fleet extends by three more airplanes reg . : sp - kpo , sp - kpr ( august ) , sp - kpn ( october ) . two out of three l - 410 type aircraft ( reg . sp - kpy and sp - kpz ) are withdrawn from service and sold to the czech repuiblic operator .\nfleet extended with the purchase of the ninth saab 340a ( reg . sp - kpu ) .\nairport check - in the check - in procedure begins 1 , 5 hours and ends 35 minutes before scheduled departure time . at the check - in desk passengers are required to present a valid id ( id card or passport ) and they are issued a boarding pass .\nprague prague is one of the most beautiful cities in the world . its uniquely preserved historical centre , a unesco world heritage site since 1992 , reflects eleven centuries of history . this culturally rich city of fabulous monuments charms visitors not only with its impessive and diverse architecture and breath - taking views , but also its intimate , romantic atmosphere that is ideal for long walks . prague is a city ( not just classical ) music and art , found here at every step a city of gardens and parks , and last but not least , a city where the best beer in the world is brewed and savored .\ncastle district and surrounding areas prague castle \u2013 prague 1 , www . hrad . cz . prague castle has been an important symbol if the czech state for more then a thousand years . it was founded in the 9th century and become the seat of czech rulers and later presidents . the castle , one of the largest complexes in the world , is made up of historical palaces , offices , church and fortification buildings , gardens , and picturesque spots , such as the famous golden line .\nmain historical buildings od prague castle cathedral of st . vitus , st . wenceslas and st . adalbert the gothic cathedral , the spiritual symbol of the czech state , was established in 1344 on the site of the original romanesque rotunda . the construction took nearly 600 years and was finally completed in 1929 . its impessive interior is home to such wonders as the beautifully decorated st . wenceslas chapel with the tomb of st . wenceslas , the crypt where czech kings are buried , and the crow chamber , where the crown jewels are kept .\nold royal place this place was the seat of bohemian princes and kings until the 16th century . it is built on the remains of the romanesque sobeslav palace . most notable is the gotic vladislav hall \u2013 the larges secular spaces of medieval prague ( 1487 - 1500 , benedikt rejt ) with remarkable rib vaulting , today the venue for ceremonial state events .\nst . george\u2019s basilica the oldest preserved church building at prague castle and the best preserved example od romanesque architecture in bohemia . built around the year 920 by prince vratislav i rebuilt in the 12th century it now has a baraque fa\u00e7ade from the 17th century . of significance is the chapel of st . john of nepomuk and the chapel of st . ludmila grandmother of st . wanceslas , and the first czech christian martyr .\nchapel of the holy cross built from 1758 to 1763 by architect anselmo lurago . the chapel was rebuilt in the mid - 19th century in the classicist style . it is often also called the treasury \u2013 in the early 1960s , it was turned into an exhibition space displaying the rarest object of the st . vitus treasure which contains 139 reliquaries and liturgical object of high historic and artistic value .\ngolden lane these small houses were built into the castle\u2019s gothic fortifications . castle marksmen and artisans lived here during the 16th century . franz kafka lived and worked in house no . 22 from 1916 to 1917 . in 2010 , golden lane underwent a comprehensive renovation\nbuilt in 1960s on the site of the former stables . the collection consists of works from the remains of the \u2018\u2019rudolfian\u201d collections and from later periods ( old german and dutch renaissance masters , the italian renaissance and mannerism , baroque art ) .\nroyal summer palace of queen anna the purest example of renaissance architecture in prague , dating from 1538 to 1560 designed paolo della stella , completed by the architect bonifaz wohlmut . in the garden , you can find singing fountain , made from bell metal stuck by falling drops of water , the work of tomas jaros ( 1564 - 1568 ) . exhibition hall .\nball games room renaissance building decorated with sgraffito located in the royal grden . used for exhibition and concerts\nprague castle riding school baroque building from the last 17th century . the riding school is a venue for significant exhibitions .\nchanging of the guard the changing of the guard at the castle takes place every hour . 7 : 00 - 20 : 00 ( summer ) and 7 : 00 - 18 : 00 ( winter ) 12 : 00 \u2013 with fanfare and exchange of standards in the first castle courtyard .\ncheck - ins open 1 , 5 hours before departure and close 35 minutes before scheduled departure time . passengers are requested to present a valid id document ( id card or passport ) and are issued a boarding pass .\nzielona g\u00f3ra / babimost airport is a regional airport located in western poland . it lies 10 km from the town of sulech\u00f3w , and 35 km northeast\n1 . the palm house \u2013 situated on wine hill , which offers a spectacular panoramic view of the city , it is the home for more than 200 species of exotic plants including huge date palms . an aquarium full of colorful fish is another attraction . there\u2019s a restaurant and a caf\u00e9 that offer a wide selection of meals and beverages .\n2 . the old city . the focal point of the town is the town hall , located in the old market square . dating back to the fifteenth century it is an interesting piece of historical architecture . the old town is a good starting point for a little stroll in zielona g\u00f3ra\u2019s city centre .\n3 . mount tatra . for walking in the summer , and skiing ! in the winter . it can boast a 200 - meter hill ski lift .\n4 . the museum of wine . what better place to learn the interesting history of the region\u2019s main export produce , the drink of gods \u2013 wine ? for more information visit : urltoken\n5 . the ethnographic museum in zielona gora . based in ochla , the open - air museum is definitely worth a visit . on an area of 13 ha there have been collected more than 60 historic rural buildings , including a wine tower . for more information visit : urltoken\nthe check - in procedure begins 1 , 5 hours and ends 35 minutes before scheduled departure time . at the check - in desk passengers are required to present a valid id ( id card or passport ) and they are issued a boarding pass .\nthere is only one such a city as gda\u0144sk . others may only be similar . unusual location and over thousand years of history cause that gda\u0144sk is distinctive , determined and has an established position on the map of europe . at the same time it is a city which still hides a lot of mysteries and has this \u201csomething\u201d thanks to which you cannot mistake it for any other .\ngda\u0144sk \u2013 the city of freedom changes its face from day to day . not long ago it was in the centre of events that changed the history of europe . august 1980 , strike in the gda\u0144sk shipyard led by lech wa\u0142\u0119sa and creation of solidarity , a great social movement , captured imagination of millions . precisely these events gave a great impulse to the freedom movements around the world and let people believe that impossible is after all possible .\ntoday\u2019s gda\u0144sk is a modern , european metropolis , economy based on knowledge , actively developing centre of culture , science , entertainment and sport , attractive tourist destination and the world capital of amber . not without a reason gda\u0144sk is famous also for its breathtaking stadium , sports arena and international sport events .\nit looks like you ' re using an ad blocker . please get a radarbox premium account for an ad free experience .\nflight history for srn205 is available for a period over 7 days under our basic subscription . more details here .\nyou have been cleared to land at radarbox ' s website . by continuing to use our services , you agree with our\nwe will use your compliance to provide you with a safe and enjoyable flight tracking experience . thank you and enjoy your flights .\nour experience in air transport operations has helped us to bulid a wide client base including european logistics companies , air brokers , airlines , automotive companies and advertising agencies .\nthe composition of our fleet as well as strategic localisation of our polish and european operational bases makes it possible for us to offer charter services for organised groups such as tourists , sport teams , participants of press trips or vips .\nwhen full our aircraft can fly the distance of up to 900 km ( 1 : 45 - minute flight ) , and up to 2 600 km \u2013 when carrying fifteen .\nradom is second biggest city in the mazovian voivodeship in central poland . its history dates back to the medieval times . over the centuries the town witnessed many importnt historic events such as the adoption of \u201cnihil novi\u201d act of 1505 or june 1976 workers\u2019 protests . radom was a home to several polish artists , scientists and thinkers : the painter jacek malczewski , the writer witold gombrowicz , the philosopher leszek ko\u0142akowski or world\u2019s known film director andrzej wajda .\nguests visiting the city of radom are sure to be entertained : they can visit the monuments , experience the climate of the royal and postindustrial town , go to the open - air and indoor cultural event or take part in the the numerous sports events . they can explore the walking paths and bicycle alleys . the city also hosts some very interesting events of international renown : international air show , international gombrowicz festival , the alley of tradition or radom fashion show .\nradom is also an important logistic centre with its express road s7 , national road no . 7 , 9 and 12 and a regional airport . thanks to its vicinity to warsaw , constatntly developed business infrastructure as well as local goverment\u2019s friendy policies radom is an interesting site for enterpreneurs .\ncontact our customer service office : phone . + 48 22 212 55 77 e - mail : tickets @ urltoken\nsprint air has six passenger planes and seven cargo - only aircraft . the company primarily flies passengers on an atr - 72 - pax with 66 seats , a saab 340a with 33 seats , or a 34 - seat saab 340a quickchange aircraft , which can carry passengers or freight depending on the flight plan .\nsprint air tickets do allow you some baggage on flights , but the limits are a bit more restrictive than you might find on other carriers . all fare classes are allowed to bring on 5 kilograms ( about 10 . 5 pounds ) or carry - on bags such as purses , laptops or totes . the lowest fare class can bring up to 8 kg ( about 17 . 5 pounds ) of what is called \u201cregistered\u201d luggage , while the higher classes can bring 12 kilograms ( about 26 . 5 pounds ) . excessive baggage will cost about $ 7 . 50 in u . s . dollars ( current conversion ) for every kilogram ( 2 . 2 pounds ) over the limit . for oversize bags , they can be added to the cargo hold for about $ 25 . sprint air will also accept pets , ski equipment and bicycles for special fees .\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 .\nflight history for sar03 is available for a period over 7 days under our basic subscription . more details here .\nflight history for sar801 is available for a period over 7 days under our basic subscription . more details here .\nflight history for sar802 is available for a period over 7 days under our basic subscription . more details here .\nflight history for sar02 is available for a period over 7 days under our basic subscription . more details here .\nflight history for sar04 is available for a period over 7 days under our basic subscription . more details here .\ncontact details , web sites and check - 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{"id": 54261, "summary": [{"text": "adrenalectomy is the surgical removal of one or both ( bilateral adrenalectomy ) adrenal glands .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "it is usually advised for patients with tumors of the adrenal glands .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "the procedure can be performed using an open incision ( laparotomy ) or laparoscopic technique . ", "topic": 17}], "title": "adrenalectomy", "paragraphs": ["carey lc , ellison eh . adrenalectomy : technique , errors , and pitfalls .\nadrenalectomy is a surgery that involves removing either one or both the adrenal glands .\nthe transperitoneal approach more closely mirrors the open approach to adrenalectomy and is the approach used at our institution . accordingly , this topic concentrates on transperitoneal laparoscopic left adrenalectomy .\nexperience of the surgeon surgeons without training in laparoscopic surgery should not perform laparoscopic adrenalectomy .\nlaparoscopic right adrenalectomy : adrenal gland removal . video courtesy of william w hope , md .\nlaparoscopic right adrenalectomy : liver retraction and dissection . video courtesy of william w hope , md .\nhistory of prior abdominal surgery in this scenario , laparoscopic adrenalectomy may still be possible . significant scar tissue from another surgery may limit the success of the laparoscopic technique and open adrenalectomy may be needed .\nmohler jl , flueck ja , mcroberts jw . adrenal insufficiency following unilateral adrenalectomy : a case report .\ntype of anesthesia : adrenalectomy is done under general anesthesia . you will fall asleep during the procedure .\nin patients with adrenalectomy due to malignant indications require regular follow - up to check for the recurrence .\nthe indications for laparoscopic adrenalectomy have evolved since its initial description and subsequent wide adoption . current indications are the same for laparoscopic adrenalectomy as for open surgery , except in cases of suspected or confirmed adrenocortical carcinoma .\nyour doctor can explain your treatment options and discuss whether an adrenalectomy is the most appropriate treatment for you .\nwith adrenalectomy alone , roughly 35 % of patients with hyperaldosteronism no longer require medications for hypertension . [ 14 ]\nif performed by experts in this field , laparoscopic adrenalectomy is as safe as \u201copen\u201d surgery in carefully selected cases .\negdahl rh , melby jc . recurrent cushing ' s disease and intermittent functional adrenal cortical insufficiency following subtotal adrenalectomy .\ninitially , open adrenalectomy was preferred in cases of suspected adrenocortical carcinoma . today , however , there are few absolute contraindications for laparoscopic adrenalectomy . laparoscopic approaches to the treatment of all adrenal pathologies have been successfully performed . [ 4 , 15 , 16 , 17 ] as experience with laparoscopic adrenalectomy has increased , the absolute contraindications have dwindled .\nwinfield hn , hamilton bd , bravo el , novick ac . laparoscopic adrenalectomy : the preferred choice ? a comparison to open adrenalectomy . j urol . 1998 aug . 160 ( 2 ) : 325 - 9 . [ medline ] .\nnelson dh , meakin jw , thorn gw . acth - producing pituitary tumors following adrenalectomy for cushing ' s syndrome .\nbrunicardi fc , rosman pm , lesser kl , andersen dk . current status of adrenalectomy for cushing ' s disease .\nnwariaku f . adrenalectomy : minimally invasive surgery ( mis ) and traditional open procedures . urltoken accessed july 9 , 2017 .\nmost patients take 1 to 2 weeks to recover from the laparascopic surgery and 5 to 6 weeks from an open adrenalectomy .\nrussell cf , hamberger b , van heerden ja , edis aj , ilstrup dm . adrenalectomy : anterior or posterior approach ?\nbarbara woodward lips patient education center . adrenalectomy . rochester , minn . : mayo foundation for medical education and research . 2017 .\noutcomes of adrenalectomy for adrenocortical carcinoma are generally poor because this disease tends to present at an advanced stage . a large retrospective review from md anderson cancer center reported an overall survival of around 58 % , with 86 % of these cases undergoing adrenalectomy . [ 15 ]\nbrunt lm , doherty gm , norton ja , soper nj , quasebarth ma , moley jf . laparoscopic adrenalectomy compared to open adrenalectomy for benign adrenal neoplasms . j am coll surg . 1996 jul . 183 ( 1 ) : 1 - 10 . [ medline ] .\nlaparoscopic transabdominal left adrenalectomy . procedure performed by james lee , md , columbiadoctors , new york , ny . video courtesy of columbiadoctors . urltoken\nlaparoscopic adrenal gland removal ( adrenalectomy ) patient information from sages . society of american gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgeons . urltoken accessed aug . 21 , 2017 .\neconomopoulos kp , et al . laparoscopic versus robotic adrenalectomy : a comprehensive meta - analysis . international journal of surgery . 2017 ; 38 : 95 .\nwu s , lai h , zhao j , chen j , mo x , zuo h , et al . laparoendoscopic single - site adrenalectomy versus conventional laparoscopic adrenalectomy : an updated meta analysis . urol j . 2016 apr 16 . 13 ( 2 ) : 2590 - 8 . [ medline ] .\ntype of tumor ( benign versus cancer ) when cancer of the adrenal gland is found , the technique of choice for removing the cancer is open adrenalectomy .\nassalia a , gagner m . laparoscopic adrenalectomy . br j surg . 2004 oct . 91 ( 10 ) : 1259 - 74 . [ medline ] .\nchai yj , woo jw , kwon h , choi jy , kim sj , lee ke . comparative outcomes of lateral transperitoneal adrenalectomy versus posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy in consecutive patients : a single surgeon ' s experience . asian j surg . 2016 apr . 39 ( 2 ) : 74 - 80 . [ medline ] .\nbruining ha , lamberts sw , ong eg , van seyen aj . results of adrenalectomy with various surgical approaches in the treatment of different diseases of the adrenal glands .\nwang ds , terashi t . laparoscopic adrenalectomy . urol clin north am . 2008 aug . 35 ( 3 ) : 351 - 63 , vii . [ medline ] .\ngumbs aa , gagner m . laparoscopic adrenalectomy . best pract res clin endocrinol metab . 2006 sep . 20 ( 3 ) : 483 - 99 . [ medline ] .\nindications for adrenalectomy may seem straightforward at first . however , with the increasing rates of diagnosis of asymptomatic and likely benign adrenal masses , management still remains controversial . [ 10 ]\nin cases of widely metastatic disease with a concomitant adrenal mass , tissue diagnosis should be obtained before the decision is made to proceed with adrenalectomy because primary adrenal carcinoma is rare .\ncohen kl , noth rh , pechinski t . incidence of pituitary tumors following adrenalectomy . a long - term follow - up study of patients treated for cushing ' s disease .\nsho s , yeh mw , li n , livhits mj . single - incision retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy : a north american experience . surg endosc . 2016 nov 8 . [ medline ] .\nlaparoscopic adrenalectomy ( la ) is the procedure of choice for surgical management of the adrenal masses . our objective is to show a standardized assessment of perioperative complications in one la series .\nalthough laparoscopic surgery has become the treatment of choice for the majority of incidentally detected adrenal masses , open adrenalectomy still plays an important role in the armamentarium of adrenal surgeons . [ 1 ]\nafter an adrenal lesion is identified , it is imperative to determine the specific diagnosis . this is critical , in that the indications for adrenalectomy are twofold : tumor functionality and malignant potential .\nstrebel rt , m\u00fcntener m , sulser t . intraoperative complications of laparoscopic adrenalectomy . world j urol . 2008 dec . 26 ( 6 ) : 555 - 60 . [ medline ] .\nli qy , li f . laparoscopic adrenalectomy in pheochromocytoma : retroperitoneal approach versus transperitoneal approach . j endourol . 2010 sep . 24 ( 9 ) : 1441 - 5 . [ medline ] .\nan alternative approach to laparoscopic surgery is a posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy ( pra ) , in which surgeons make small incisions in your back . sometimes surgeons use the robotic da vinci surgical system to perform laparoscopic adrenalectomies .\nconzo g , et al . minimally invasive approach for adrenal lesions : systematic review of laparoscopic versus retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy and assessment of risk factors for complications . international journal of surgery . 2016 ; 28 : s118 .\ntypically , nonfunctioning tumors smaller than 4 cm can be monitored with serial imaging ; these are unlikely to be malignant . patients with nonfunctioning tumors 4 - 6 cm in size should be presented with the options of serial imaging or laparoscopic adrenalectomy . the decision regarding treatment should be individualized . patients with a solitary adrenal metastasis and no evidence of other metastatic disease are also candidates for laparoscopic adrenalectomy . [ 23 , 24 ]\ngagner m , lacroix a , bolt\u00e9 e . laparoscopic adrenalectomy in cushing ' s syndrome and pheochromocytoma . n engl j med . 1992 oct 1 . 327 ( 14 ) : 1033 . [ medline ] .\nmacgillivray dc , shichman sj , ferrer fa , malchoff cd . a comparison of open vs laparoscopic adrenalectomy . surg endosc . 1996 oct . 10 ( 10 ) : 987 - 90 . [ medline ] .\nmohammad wm , frost i , moonje v . outpatient laparoscopic adrenalectomy : a canadian experience . surg laparosc endosc percutan tech . 2009 aug . 19 ( 4 ) : 336 - 7 . [ medline ] .\ngagner m , lacroix a , bolte e . laparoscopic adrenalectomy in cushing ' s syndrome and pheochromocytoma . n engl j med . 1992 oct 1 . 327 ( 14 ) : 1033 . [ medline ] .\nagha a , von breitenbuch p , gahli n , piso p , schlitt hj . retroperitonenscopic adrenalectomy : lateral versus dorsal approach . j surg oncol . 2008 ; 97 ( 1 ) : 90 - 93 .\na retrospective study of 201 patients who underwent either minimally invasive or open surgical adrenalectomy for adrenocortical carcinoma at 13 tertiary care cancer centers found that the minimally invasive approach was an acceptable alternative for tumors no larger than 10 cm . [ 21 ] however , the authors recommended that open adrenalectomy be performed in cases where there is preoperative or intraoperative evidence of local invasion or where enlarged lymph nodes are noted , regardless of size .\nsurgeons may perform an adrenalectomy through minimally invasive ( laparoscopic ) or traditional open surgery , or use cryoablation . the procedure they recommend depends on the size and type of tumor or the condition affecting your adrenal gland .\nsurgit o . clipless and sutureless laparoscopic adrenalectomy carried out with the ligasure device in 32 patients . surg laparosc endosc percutan tech . 2010 apr . 20 ( 2 ) : 109 - 13 . [ medline ] .\nmurphy mm , witkowski er , ng sc , et al . trends in adrenalectomy : a recent national review . surg endosc . 2010 oct . 24 ( 10 ) : 2518 - 26 . [ medline ] .\nnau p , demyttenaere s , muscarella p , et al . pheochromocytoma does not increase risk in laparoscopic adrenalectomy . surg endosc . 2010 nov . 24 ( 11 ) : 2760 - 4 . [ medline ] .\nbulus h , uslu hy , karakoyun r , ko\u00e7ak s . comparison of laparoscopic and open adrenalectomy . acta chir belg . 2013 may - jun . 113 ( 3 ) : 203 - 7 . [ medline ] .\nbergamini c , martellucci j , tozzi f , valeri a . complications in laparoscopic adrenalectomy : the value of experience . surg endosc . 2011 dec . 25 ( 12 ) : 3845 - 51 . [ medline ] .\nnaya y , nagata m , ichikawa t , et al . laparoscopic adrenalectomy : comparison of transperitoneal and retroperitoneal approaches . bju int . 2002 aug . 90 ( 3 ) : 199 - 204 . [ medline ] .\nsartori pv , romano f , uggeri f , et al . energy - based hemostatic devices in laparoscopic adrenalectomy . langenbecks arch surg . 2010 feb . 395 ( 2 ) : 111 - 4 . [ medline ] .\nafter laparoscopic adrenalectomy , patients may be discharged from the hospital as early as the day after surgery . patients with cushing ' s syndrome may be asked to stay for 2 to 3 days to begin their steroid taper ( i . e . slowly lowering the amount of steroid pills they are taking ) . on the other hand , after open adrenalectomy , patients stay 3 to 5 days on average , mainly to help control post - operative discomfort .\nboylu u , oommen m , lee br , thomas r . laparoscopic adrenalectomy for large adrenal masses : pushing the envelope . j endourol . 2009 jun . 23 ( 6 ) : 971 - 5 . [ medline ] .\nhanssen we , kuhry e , casseres ya , de herder ww , steyerberg ew , bonjer hj . safety and efficacy of endoscopic retroperitoneal adrenalectomy . br j surg . 2006 ; 93 ( 6 ) : 715 - 719 .\nbolli m , oertli d , staub jj , harder f . laparoscopic adrenalectomy : the new standard ? . swiss med wkly . 2002 jan 12 . 132 ( 1 - 2 ) : 12 - 6 . [ medline ] .\nlee gs , arghami a , dy bm , mckenzie tj , thompson gb , richards ml . robotic single - site adrenalectomy . surg endosc . 2016 aug . 30 ( 8 ) : 3351 - 6 . [ medline ] .\ngupta pk , natarajan b , pallati pk , gupta h , sainath j , fitzgibbons rj jr . outcomes after laparoscopic adrenalectomy . surg endosc . 2011 mar . 25 ( 3 ) : 784 - 94 . [ medline ] .\nopen surgery : in open surgery , the skin incision is single and large . it is mainly required for large tumors , in patients with history of abdominal surgery with adhesions and if the adrenal gland is invisible during laparoscopic adrenalectomy .\nschell sr , talamini ma , udelsman r . laparoscopic adrenalectomy for nonmalignant disease : improved safety , morbidity , and cost - effectiveness . surg endosc . 1999 jan . 13 ( 1 ) : 30 - 4 . [ medline ] .\nrubinstein m , gill is , aron m , et al . prospective , randomized comparison of transperitoneal versus retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy . j urol . 2005 aug . 174 ( 2 ) : 442 - 5 ; discussion 445 . [ medline ] .\ngallagher sf , wahi m , haines kl , et al . trends in adrenalectomy rates , indications , and physician volume : a statewide analysis of 1 , 816 adreanlectomies . surgery . 2007 ; 142 ( 6 ) : 1011 - 1021 .\nin addition , open adrenalectomy is the treatment of choice for patients in whom laparoscopic surgery is contraindicated . a patient ' s inability to undergo pneumoperitoneum is an absolute contraindication for laparoscopy . multiple previous abdominal operations and obesity remain relative contraindications for laparoscopy .\nthe outcomes of open adrenalectomy vary with the pathology of the disease process , and morbidity changes according to the approach chosen . approaches that limit access to the peritoneum greatly decrease the rates of postoperative ileus ; however , vascular control is often difficult .\nhazzan d , shiloni e , golijanin d , jurim o , gross d , reissman p . laparoscopic vs open adrenalectomy for benign adrenal neoplasm . surg endosc . 2001 nov . 15 ( 11 ) : 1356 - 8 . [ medline ] .\nrieder jm , nisbet aa , wuerstle mc , tran vq , kwon eo , chien gw . differences in left and right laparoscopic adrenalectomy . jsls . 2010 jul - sep . 14 ( 3 ) : 369 - 73 . [ medline ] .\nhenry jf , defechereux t , raffaelli m , lubrano d , gramatica l . complications of laparoscopic adrenalectomy : results of 169 consecutive procedures . world j surg . 2000 nov . 24 ( 11 ) : 1342 - 6 . [ medline ] .\nbrix d , allolio b , fenske w , et al . laparoscopic versus open adrenalectomy for adrenocortical carcinoma : surgical and oncologic outcome in 152 patients . eur urol . 2010 oct . 58 ( 4 ) : 609 - 15 . [ medline ] .\ngill is , meraney am , thomas jc , sung gt , novick ac , lieberman i . thoracoscopic transdiaphragmatic adrenalectomy : the initial experience . j urol . 2001 jun . 165 ( 6 pt 1 ) : 1875 - 81 . [ medline ] .\nyoshimura k , yoshioka t , miyake o , matsumiya k , miki t , okuyama a . comparison of clinical outcomes of laparoscopic and conventional open adrenalectomy . j endourol . 1998 dec . 12 ( 6 ) : 555 - 9 . [ medline ] .\nvargas hi , kavoussi lr , bartlett dl , wagner jr , venzon dj , fraker dl , et al . laparoscopic adrenalectomy : a new standard of care . urology . 1997 may . 49 ( 5 ) : 673 - 8 . [ medline ] .\nboris rs , gupta g , linehan wm , pinto pa , bratslavsky g . robot - assisted laparoscopic partial adrenalectomy : initial experience . urology . 2011 apr . 77 ( 4 ) : 775 - 80 . [ medline ] . [ full text ] .\nperretta s , allemann p , asakuma m , dallemagne b , marescaux j . adrenalectomy using natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery ( notes ) : a transvaginal retroperitoneal approach . surg endosc . 2009 jun . 23 ( 6 ) : 1390 . [ medline ] .\npamaby cn , chong ps , chisholm l , farrow j , connell jm , o ' dwyer pj . the role of laparoscopic adrenalectomy for adrenal tumours of 6 cm or greater . surg endosc . 2008 ; 22 ( 3 ) : 617 - 621 .\ngagner m , lacroix a , prinz ra , bolte e , albala d , potvin c . early experience with laparoscopic approach for adrenalectomy . surgery . 1993 dec . 114 ( 6 ) : 1120 - 4 ; discussion 1124 - 5 . [ medline ] .\nmiccoli p , raffaelli m , berti p , materazzi g , massi m , bernini g . adrenal surgery before and after the introduction of laparoscopic adrenalectomy . br j surg . 2002 jun . 89 ( 6 ) : 779 - 82 . [ medline ] .\ncindolo l , gidaro s , neri f , tamburro fr , schips l . assessing feasibility and safety of laparoendoscopic single - site surgery adrenalectomy : initial experience . j endourol . 2010 jun . 24 ( 6 ) : 977 - 80 . [ medline ] .\nmost of the aforementioned approaches to adrenalectomy are in their infancy , with only the initial experiences of select surgeons documented . the two most commonly used approaches remain transperitoneal and retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy , each of which has its own inherent benefits and shortcomings . some authors have found the retroperitoneal approach to be faster and associated with lower blood loss in the setting of pheochromocytoma . [ 32 ] others have attempted to exclude adrenal pathology as a confounding factor and have found transperitoneal to be faster with a shorter learning curve . [ 33 ]\nmunver r , del pizzo jj , sosa re . adrenal - preserving minimally invasive surgery : the role of laparoscopic partial adrenalectomy , cryosurgery , and radiofrequency ablation of the adrenal gland . curr urol rep . 2003 ; 4 ( 1 ) : 87 - 92 .\nadrenalectomy is the removal of one or both adrenal glands . there is one adrenal gland on top of each kidney . the adrenal glands make several hormones , including cortisol , aldosterone , and sex steroids . the adrenal glands also make adrenaline and noradrenaline in small amounts .\nthompson sk , hayman av , ludlam wh , deveney cw , loriaux dl , sheppard bc . improved quality of life after bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy for cushing\u2019s disease : a 10 - year experience . ann surg . 2007 ; 245 ( 5 ) : 790 - 794 .\nortega j , sala c , garcia s , lledo s . cost - effectiveness of laparoscopic vs open adrenalectomy : small savings in an expensive process . j laparoendosc adv surg tech a . 2002 feb . 12 ( 1 ) : 1 - 5 . [ medline ] .\nrieder jm , nisbet aa , wuerstle mc , tran vq , kwon eo , chien gw . differences in left and right laparoscopic adrenalectomy . jsls . 2010 jul - sep . 14 ( 3 ) : 369 - 73 . [ medline ] . [ full text ] .\nberber e , tellioglu g , harvey a , mitchell j , milas m , siperstein a . comparison of laparoscopic transabdominal lateral versus posterior retroperitoneal adrenalectomy . surgery . 2009 oct . 146 ( 4 ) : 621 - 5 ; discussion 625 - 6 . [ medline ] .\ncianci p , fersini a , tartaglia n , altamura a , lizzi v , stoppino lp , et al . spleen assessment after laparoscopic transperitoneal left adrenalectomy : preliminary results . surg endosc . 2016 apr . 30 ( 4 ) : 1503 - 7 . [ medline ] .\nadrenal surgery has a long history , with the first planned adrenalectomy performed in 1914 by sargent . [ 2 ] chrles mayo performed the first flank approach for pheochromocytoma in 1927 , though at the time of surgery , he was unaware of the full disease process involved . through the early to mid - 1900s , multiple changes in surgical approaches to the adrenal gland were developed to augment several posterior and anterior approaches . for decades , little change to adrenal surgery was seen , until the first laparoscopic adrenalectomy was described by gagner in 1992 . [ 3 ]\nthe choice of approach will depend on the size and location of the mass , the possibility of malignancy , and the surgeon ' s experience with the different techniques . the open approach to adrenalectomy is considered the gold standard for masses suspected of being adrenal carcinoma . [ 2 ]\ngallagher sf , wahi m , haines kl , baksh k , enriquez j , lee tm . trends in adrenalectomy rates , indications , and physician volume : a statewide analysis of 1816 adrenalectomies . surgery . 2007 dec . 142 ( 6 ) : 1011 . [ medline ] .\npalazzo ff , sebag f , sierra m , ippolito g , souteyrand p , henry jf . long - term outcome following laparoscopic adrenalectomy for large solid adrenal cortex tumors . world j surg . 2006 may . 30 ( 5 ) : 893 - 8 . [ medline ] .\narghami a , dy bm , bingener j , osborn j , richards ml . single - port robotic - assisted adrenalectomy : feasibility , safety , and cost - effectiveness . jsls . 2015 jan - mar . 19 ( 1 ) : e2014 . 00218 . [ medline ] .\nshen wt , grogan r , vriens m , clark oh , duh qy . one hundred two patients with pheochromocytoma treated at a single institution since the introduction of laparoscopic adrenalectomy . arch surg . 2010 sep . 145 ( 9 ) : 893 - 7 . [ medline ] .\ntai ck , li sk , hou sm , fan cw , fung tc , wah mk . laparoscopic adrenalectomy : comparison of lateral transperitoneal and lateral retroperitoneal approaches . surg laparosc endosc percutan tech . 2006 jun . 16 ( 3 ) : 141 - 5 . [ medline ] .\nmost adrenal tumors are noncancerous ( benign ) . you may require surgery to remove an adrenal gland if the tumor is producing excess hormones or is large in size ( more than 2 inches or 4 to 5 centimeters ) . you may also require surgery if the tumor is cancerous ( malignant ) or suspected to be cancerous . this surgery is called adrenalectomy ( uh - dree - nul - ek - tuh - me ) . you may also need an adrenalectomy to remove cancer that has spread ( metastasized ) from another location , such as the kidney or lung .\nsaunders bd , wainess rm , dimick jb , upchurch gr , doherty gm , gauger pg . trends in utilization of adrenalectomy in the united states : have indications changed ? . world j surg . 2004 nov . 28 ( 11 ) : 1169 - 75 . [ medline ] .\nthompson gb , grant cs , van heerden ja , schlinkert rt , young wf jr , farley dr . laparoscopic versus open posterior adrenalectomy : a case - control study of 100 patients . surgery . 1997 dec . 122 ( 6 ) : 1132 - 6 . [ medline ] .\nchiang ph , yu cj , lee wc , wang hj , hsu wc . comparison of retroperitoneoscopic and transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy for right - sided benign tumors : a single - institute experience . urol int . 2015 . 94 ( 2 ) : 144 - 8 . [ medline ] .\nram\u00edrez - plaza cp , perales jl , camero nm , rodr\u00edguez - ca\u00f1ete a , bond\u00eda - navarro ja , santoyo - santoyo j . outpatient laparoscopic adrenalectomy : a new step ahead . surg endosc . 2011 aug . 25 ( 8 ) : 2570 - 3 . [ medline ] .\nas a result , the only absolute contraindication for laparoscopic adrenalectomy in experienced hands is suspected adrenocortical carcinoma with extension into surrounding organs . in this setting , the open approach facilitates an en - bloc excision of all involved viscera and affords an increased chance of cure . [ 20 , 21 ]\nzhang x , shi tp , li hz , ma x , wang bj . laparo - endoscopic single site anatomical retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy using conventional instruments : initial experience and short - term outcome . j urol . 2011 feb . 185 ( 2 ) : 401 - 6 . [ medline ] .\nporpiglia f , fiori c , daffara f , zaggia b , bollito e , volante m . retrospective evaluation of the outcome of open versus laparoscopic adrenalectomy for stage i and ii adrenocortical cancer . eur urol . 2010 may . 57 ( 5 ) : 873 - 8 . [ medline ] .\nmoreno p , de la quintana basarrate a , musholt tj , paunovic i , puccini m , vidal o , et al . adrenalectomy for solid tumor metastases : results of a multicenter european study . surgery . 2013 dec . 154 ( 6 ) : 1215 - 23 . [ medline ] .\ngockel i , kneist w , heintz a , beyer j , junginger t . endoscopic adrenalectomy : an analysis of the transperitoneal and retroperitoneal approaches and results of a prospective follow - up study . surg endosc . 2005 apr . 19 ( 4 ) : 569 - 73 . [ medline ] .\nhemorrhage from the adrenal vein or ivc is one of the most feared complications of a laparoscopic right adrenalectomy . if bleeding from the adrenal vein or ivc is suspected , direct pressure usually tamponades it . during this time , planning for permanent control either by a laparoscopic or open approach can be done .\nbrix d , allolio b , fenske w , agha a , dralle h , jurowich c , et al . laparoscopic versus open adrenalectomy for adrenocortical carcinoma : surgical and oncologic outcome in 152 patients . eur urol . 2010 oct . 58 ( 4 ) : 609 - 15 . [ medline ] .\nchung sd , huang cy , wang sm , tai hc , tsai yc , chueh sc . laparoendoscopic single - site ( less ) retroperitoneal adrenalectomy using a homemade single - access platform and standard laparoscopic instruments . surg endosc . 2011 apr . 25 ( 4 ) : 1251 - 6 . [ medline ] .\nresearch has shown that the risk of complications in surgery is directly related to the surgeon ' s experience . since adrenal surgery is relatively uncommon , it is critical to find a surgeon who specializes in this type of operation . in experienced hands , the risks of adrenal surgery , especially laparoscopic adrenalectomy , are low .\nautorino r , bove p , de sio m , miano r , micali s , cindolo l , et al . open versus laparoscopic adrenalectomy for adrenocortical carcinoma : a meta - analysis of surgical and oncological outcomes . ann surg oncol . 2016 apr . 23 ( 4 ) : 1195 - 202 . [ medline ] .\nlee j , el - tamer m , schifftner t , turrentine fe , henderson wg , khuri s . open and laparoscopic adrenalectomy : analysis of the national surgical quality improvement program . j am coll surg . 2008 may . 206 ( 5 ) : 953 - 9 ; discussion 959 - 61 . [ medline ] .\nan adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or both of the adrenal glands . there are two adrenal glands in the body , located on top of the kidneys . one or both adrenal glands may be removed depending on the nature of the disease . common reasons why the adrenal gland may need to be removed include :\nvidal o , astudillo e , valentini m , ginest\u00e1 c , espert jj , grac\u00eda - valdecasas jc , et al . single - port laparoscopic left adrenalectomy ( sils ) : 3 years ' experience of a single institution . surg laparosc endosc percutan tech . 2014 oct . 24 ( 5 ) : 440 - 3 . [ medline ] .\ndespite this , surgeon preference and experience are the most important factors impacting surgical technique selection . the vast majority of the literature does not demonstrate any significant advantages when the two approaches are directly compared . [ 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 ] some experience suggests that a single - incision laparoscopic approach to left adrenalectomy may yield results comparable to those of a conventional laparoscopic approach . [ 27 ]\nwhile most adrenal tumors can be removed laparoscopically , certain adrenal tumors should be removed through a traditional open operation . larger tumors ( usually over 10 to 15 centimeters in size ) and tumors that are thought to be adrenocortical cancer are usually removed through an open operation . patients undergoing open adrenalectomy often remain in the hospital for a few days after the operation . depending on the size and type of tumor , there are three types of open operations :\nin current practice , laparoscopic adrenalectomy has generally been contraindicated in lesions 12 cm and larger . [ 17 , 18 ] nevertheless , the laparoscopic approach has been used in large adrenal masses up to 17 cm . in a report by boylu et al , [ 19 ] the use of the laparoscopic approach in lesions larger than 8 cm resulted in longer operating times and higher blood loss but was comparable when hospital stay , open conversion rate , and pathologic outcome were compared .\na commonly accepted indication for laparoscopic adrenalectomy is hormonally active tumors , including aldosteronomas , pheochromocytomas , and cortisol - producing adrenal tumors . other indications involve size criteria and include nonfunctioning tumors less than 4 - 6 cm in diameter and smaller nonfunctioning tumors with rapid or progressive growth . although no definitive size criteria for removal of nonfunctioning adrenal masses exist , it is well accepted that tumors larger than 6 cm should be removed because of an increased incidence of cancer with increasing size . [ 22 ]\nother reports cited a 5 - year survival rate in the area of 33 % . [ 15 ] when stratified for stage , 5 - year survival is 20 - 45 % for stage i adrenal tumors , 12 . 5 - 57 % for stage ii adrenal tumors , 5 - 18 % for stage iii adrenal tumors , and 0 % for stage iv adrenal tumors . [ 16 ] the most significant predictors of outcome after adrenalectomy for carcinoma are stage at presentation and complete resection . [ 17 ]\nthe incidence of these incidentally noted adrenal masses has been estimated to be around 5 % . [ 4 , 5 , 6 , 2 , 7 ] autopsy studies have supported this estimation , showing the incidence of adrenal masses found at autopsy to also be around 3 - 5 % . [ 5 , 2 , 8 ] furthermore , studies of hospital discharges showed a 43 . 4 % increase in adrenalectomy rates from 1988 to 2000 . [ 7 , 9 ] with increasing diagnosis and treatment of adrenal masses , optimization of cure and minimization of morbidity is very important .\nfind out why mayo clinic is the right place for your health care . make an appointment . .\nfind a directory of doctors and departments at all mayo clinic campuses . visit now . .\nsee how mayo clinic research and clinical trials advance the science of medicine and improve patient care . explore now . .\neducators at mayo clinic train tomorrow\u2019s leaders to deliver compassionate , high - value , safe patient care . choose a degree . .\nexplore mayo clinic\u2019s many resources and see jobs available for medical professionals . get updates . .\nyour support accelerates powerful innovations in patient care , research and education . give today . .\nperched on top of each of your kidneys , your adrenal glands produce hormones that help regulate your metabolism , immune system , blood pressure and other essential functions . although small , these glands dictate much of what happens in your body .\none adrenal gland sits above each of your kidneys . your two adrenal glands produce various hormones that help regulate your metabolism , immune system , blood pressure , blood sugar and other essential functions .\nif both adrenal glands are removed , you will need to take supplemental hormone medications . if only one gland is removed , the other will take over full function without the need for ongoing medications .\nminimally invasive surgery . endocrine surgeons at mayo clinic are often able to use minimally invasive ( laparoscopic ) surgery for tumors of the adrenal gland because the gland is relatively small . laparoscopic surgery has many benefits , including smaller scars , less pain and a shorter recovery period than traditional open surgery .\nopen surgery . doctors usually reserve open surgery for large or cancerous ( malignant ) tumors . they perform open surgery using traditional instruments and incisions .\ncryoablation . in addition , mayo clinic doctors may use cryoablation to treat adrenal tumors . this procedure uses ct imaging to guide the insertion of a probe that freezes and destroys adrenal tumors . interventional radiologists may use cryoablation as a treatment option for small tumors that have spread to the adrenal gland ( metastasis ) , particularly when surgery carries a high risk .\nurologic conditions . what are adrenal gland cancers ? american urological association . urltoken accessed aug . 20 , 2017 .\nwein aj , et al . , eds . surgery of adrenal glands . in : campbell - walsh urology . 11th ed . philadelphia , pa . : elsevier ; 2016 . https : / / www . clinicalkey . com . accessed aug . 21 , 2017 .\nwarner kj . allscripts epsi . mayo clinic , rochester , minn . june 15 , 2017 .\nnippoldt tb ( expert opinion ) . mayo clinic , rochester , minn . aug . 29 , 2017 .\nmckenzie tj ( expert opinion ) . mayo clinic , rochester , minn . sept . 5 , 2017 .\nmayo clinic in minnesota has been recognized as the best diabetes & endocrinology hospital in the nation for 2017 - 2018 by u . s . news & world report .\nmayo clinic does not endorse companies or products . advertising revenue supports our not - for - profit mission .\ncheck out these best - sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from mayo clinic .\nmayo clinic is a not - for - profit organization . make a donation .\nany use of this site constitutes your agreement to the terms and conditions and privacy policy linked below .\na single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only .\nmayo ,\nmayo clinic ,\nmayoclinic . org ,\nmayo clinic healthy living ,\nand the triple - shield mayo clinic logo are trademarks of mayo foundation for medical education and research .\nthis site complies with the honcode standard for trustworthy health information : verify here .\n\u00a9 1998 - 2018 mayo foundation for medical education and research ( mfmer ) . all rights reserved .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nplease confirm that you would like to log out of medscape . if you log out , you will be required to enter your username and password the next time you visit . log out cancel\nauthor : peter p stuhldreher , md ; chief editor : kurt e roberts , md more . . .\nincreasing use of imaging technologies , such as computed tomography ( ct ) and magnetic resonance imaging ( mri ) , for aid in diagnosis of other conditions has led to increased diagnosis of adrenal masses .\nmasses larger than 6 cm have a rate of adrenocortical carcinoma of 25 % and should be managed surgically . [ 8 ] masses smaller than 4 cm may be safely observed because their rate of adrenocortical carcinoma is 2 % . [ 8 ]\nsize categories , however , do not alter management for hormonally active lesions ; these should also be managed with surgical excision in most cases . the adrenal gland can be a common site for metastases , so patients with known primary malignancies should be managed according to guidelines for the primary malignancy by stage and grade . for example , the adrenal gland is a common site for synchronous or metachronous metastasis from renal cell carcinoma ; surgical excision can frequently offer primary cure in conjunction with nephrectomy . [ 11 ]\nthe adrenal glands are paired glands superior to the kidneys bilaterally ( see the image below ) that reside within a separated layer of gerota fascia , and they provide multiple functions in the body . ( see the image below . )\nthe outer layer ( cortex ) of the gland contributes to homeostasis via its endocrine function , secreting cortisol , aldosterone , and dehydroepiandrosterone ( dhea ) . these hormones play pivotal roles in regulating salt and water balance , and in the case of dhea add virilization hormones to the hormonal milieu . the inner layer ( adrenal medulla ) is derived from neural crest cells and is important in the sympathetic regulation of the body by secreting norepinephrine . there are several known disorders of adrenal metabolism that involve hypersecretion of these different molecules .\nfor more information about the relevant anatomy , see suprarenal ( adrenal ) gland anatomy .\nbefore operative intervention , treatment for appropriate coagulopathies and for hormonal excess should be instituted . serum potassium levels should be corrected in hyperaldosteronism , and hypertension control should be initiated .\nif cortisol excess is severe , inhibition of cortisol with ketoconazole , mitotane , or metyrapone should be considered . in addition , good glucose control is necessary , and operative replacement of steroids is indicated ; the hypothalamic - pituitary - adrenal axis for the normal contralateral adrenal gland will remain suppressed for some time after removal of the abnormal adrenal tissue .\nfor pheochromocytoma , initiation of alpha blockade with either phenoxybenzamine or prazosin is an absolute necessity to protect the patient from the sympathetic surges possible with manipulation of the mass during surgery . for the same purpose , some authors have advocated preoperative use of calcium - channel blockers . in addition , vascular volume reexpansion is often necessary because of volume contraction with hypersympathetic states .\nthe posterior lumbodorsal approach is also associated with high rates of neuromuscular morbidity , including chronic pain ( 14 % ) , laxity in flank muscles ( 30 % ) , and flank numbness ( 10 % ) . [ 13 ]\noutcomes for benign lesions , including hormone - secreting lesions , are excellent . resolution of symptoms is achieved in nearly all patients , except those who have contralateral disease or sites of metastasis ( in the case of pheochromocytoma ) .\nprager g , heinz - peer g , passler c , kaczirek k , schindl m , scheuba c , et al . surgical strategy in adrenal masses . eur j radiol . 2002 jan . 41 ( 1 ) : 70 - 7 . [ medline ] .\njossart gh , burpee se , gagner m . surgery of the adrenal glands . endocrinol metab clin north am . 2000 mar . 29 ( 1 ) : 57 - 68 , viii . [ medline ] .\nbarzon l , boscaro m . diagnosis and management of adrenal incidentalomas . j urol . 2000 feb . 163 ( 2 ) : 398 - 407 . [ medline ] .\ngrumbach mm , biller bm , braunstein gd , campbell kk , carney ja , godley pa . management of the clinically inapparent adrenal mass (\nincidentaloma\n) . ann intern med . 2003 mar 4 . 138 ( 5 ) : 424 - 9 . 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[ medline ] .\nkloos rt , gross md , francis ir , korobkin m , shapiro b . incidentally discovered adrenal masses . endocr rev . 1995 aug . 16 ( 4 ) : 460 - 84 . [ medline ] .\nosella g , terzolo m , borretta g , magro g , ali a , piovesan a . endocrine evaluation of incidentally discovered adrenal masses ( incidentalomas ) . j clin endocrinol metab . 1994 dec . 79 ( 6 ) : 1532 - 9 . [ medline ] .\nross ns , aron dc . hormonal evaluation of the patient with an incidentally discovered adrenal mass . n engl j med . 1990 nov 15 . 323 ( 20 ) : 1401 - 5 . [ medline ] .\nwein aj , kavoussi lr , novick ac et al . campbell - walsh urology . philadelphia : saunders , elsevier ; 2007 . 1868 - 1888 .\npeter p stuhldreher , md resident physician in urology , urology institute , university hospitals , case medical center disclosure : nothing to disclose .\nedward e cherullo , md director , urology residency program , vice chair , clinical operations , associate professor of urology , urologic institute , case western reserve university school of medicine edward e cherullo , md is a member of the following medical societies : alpha omega alpha , american urological association , indiana state medical association , ohio urological society , society of urology chairpersons and program directors , american association of clinical urologists disclosure : nothing to disclose .\nkurt e roberts , md assistant professor , section of surgical gastroenterology , department of surgery , director , surgical endoscopy , associate director , surgical skills and simulation center and surgical clerkship , yale university school of medicine kurt e roberts , md is a member of the following medical societies : american college of surgeons , society of american gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgeons , society of laparoendoscopic surgeons disclosure : nothing to disclose .\nall material on this website is protected by copyright , copyright \u00a9 1994 - 2018 by webmd llc . this website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties .\nauthor : william w hope , md ; chief editor : kurt e roberts , md more . . .\nrelative contraindications to the laparoscopic transperitoneal approach include patients who have had extensive previous abdominal surgery and pregnant patients . in patients with previous abdominal surgery , a laparoscopic retroperitoneal approach may be beneficial .\nthe adrenal glands , also known as suprarenal glands , belong to the endocrine system . ( see suprarenal ( adrenal ) gland anatomy . ) they are a pair of triangular - shaped glands , each about 5 cm ( 2 in . ) long and 2 . 5 cm ( 1 in . ) wide , that sit on top of the kidneys . the suprarenal glands are responsible for the release of hormones that regulate metabolism , immune system function , and the salt - water balance in the bloodstream ; they also aid in the body\u2019s response to stress .\neach suprarenal gland is composed of two distinct tissues : the suprarenal cortex and the suprarenal medulla . the suprarenal cortex serves as the outer layer of the suprarenal gland , and the suprarenal medulla serves as the inner layer . these two major regions are encapsulated by connective tissue known as the capsule .\nalthough many arterial branches supply the adrenal gland , most can be well controlled by using electrosurgical devices . when manipulating and removing the adrenal gland , caution must be used not to disrupt the capsule , as this can cause bleeding and potential spillage of malignant cells . although bleeding from the adrenal gland itself usually is not hemodynamically significant , it often is a nuisance , disrupting visualization for the finer dissection and making it difficult to find the correct surgical planes .\nin patients with functional tumors , consultation with an endocrinologist and an anesthesiologist is crucial for adequately preparing patients for surgery and avoiding intraoperative crises , most notably severe hypertension . alpha blockade should be given to all patients with pheochromocytoma before surgery , followed by beta blockade only in patients with tachycardia .\nschulick rd , brennan mf . long - term survival after complete resection and repeat resection in patients with adrenocortical carcinoma . ann surg oncol . 1999 dec . 6 ( 8 ) : 719 - 26 . [ medline ] .\nschulick rd , brennan mf . adrenocortical carcinoma . world j urol . 1999 feb . 17 ( 1 ) : 26 - 34 . [ medline ] .\nmiller bs , ammori jb , gauger pg , broome jt , hammer gd , doherty gm . laparoscopic resection is inappropriate in patients with known or suspected adrenocortical carcinoma . world j surg . 2010 jun . 34 ( 6 ) : 1380 - 5 . [ medline ] .\ngonzalez rj , shapiro s , sarlis n , vassilopoulou - sellin r , perrier nd , evans db . laparoscopic resection of adrenal cortical carcinoma : a cautionary note . surgery . 2005 dec . 138 ( 6 ) : 1078 - 85 ; discussion 1085 - 6 . [ medline ] .\n[ guideline ] stefanidis d , goldfarb m , kercher kw , hope ww , richardson w , fanelli rd . sages guidelines for minimally invasive treatment of adrenal pathology . surg endosc . 2013 nov . 27 ( 11 ) : 3960 - 80 . [ medline ] .\nlee cw , salem ai , schneider df , et al . minimally invasive resection of adrenocortical carcinoma : a multi - institutional study of 201 patients . j gastrointest surg . 2017 feb . 21 ( 2 ) : 352 - 362 . [ medline ] . [ full text ] .\nbelldegrun a , hussain s , seltzer se , loughlin kr , gittes rf , richie jp . incidentally discovered mass of the adrenal gland . surg gynecol obstet . 1986 sep . 163 ( 3 ) : 203 - 8 . [ medline ] .\npodolsky er , curcillo pg 2nd . single port access ( spa ) surgery - - a 24 - month experience . j gastrointest surg . 2010 may . 14 ( 5 ) : 759 - 67 . [ medline ] .\nmindy lee nace merritt , md resident physician , department of surgery , southeastern area health education center , new hanover regional medical center , wilmington , nc mindy lee nace merritt , md is a member of the following medical societies : american medical association disclosure : nothing to disclose .\njames a harris , md coastal surgery specialists james a harris , md is a member of the following medical societies : american college of surgeons , society for surgery of the alimentary tract , society of american gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgeons , society of laparoendoscopic surgeons , southeastern surgical congress , american society of general surgeons disclosure : nothing to disclose .\nmary l windle , pharmd adjunct associate professor , university of nebraska medical center college of pharmacy ; editor - in - chief , medscape drug reference disclosure : nothing to disclose .\nmedscape reference thanks william w hope , md , assistant professor of surgery , university of north carolina at chapel hill school of medicine ; director of surgical education , department of surgery , new hanover regional medical center / south east area health education center , for assistance with the video contribution to this article .\nit seems to us that you have your javascript disabled on your browser . javascript is required in order for our site to behave correctly . please enable javascript to use our site .\nsize of tumor larger tumors are more likely to be cancer . this may require a larger incision for a more thorough dissection and removal of the cancer , including other organs it may be attached to .\nthe adrenal glands , which include the adrenal cortex and medulla , are located on top of the kidneys . the adrenal cortex is the outer and bigger part of the adrenal gland . it produces hormones , including glucocorticoids ( cortisol ) and mineralocorticoids ( aldosterone ) , which control the body\u2019s metabolic process . without cortisol or aldosterone the body is not able to respond adequately under minimal physical or emotional stress , including change in temperature , exercise , or excitement .\nthe adrenal medulla , the inner portion of the adrenal gland , secretes the stimulants epinephrine and norepinephrine . pheochromocytoma , a tumor of the adrenal medulla , causes excessive amounts of these stimulants to be released , resulting in hypertension . pheochromocytoma is most common in young people . only a small percentage of these adrenal lesions are malignant .\ndepending on the underlying condition that is causing adrenal problems ( cushing ' s syndrome , pheochromocytoma ) there are steps that will be taken by your doctor to help normalize your symptoms to reduce complication risk in surgery . for example , if you have a pheochromocytoma , you ' ll be given medications to control high blood pressure and heart rate . patents with cushing ' s syndrome will receive cortisone medication .\nadditionally , as with many surgeries , you ' ll be asked to abstain from nsaids or other blood thinning medications to reduce risk of bleeding during surgery . your doctors will ask you to quit smoking as it will adversely affect healing after your surgery .\nmidnight before your surgery , you should not eat or drink anything . if you are given medications to take the day of the surgery , you should take them only with a small sip of water .\nalthough many people feel relief from high blood pressure or other symptoms in just a few days , you will likely need to abstain from very strenuous activities for two to four weeks .\ncleveland clinic is a non - profit academic medical center . advertising on our site helps support our mission . we do not endorse non - cleveland clinic products or services . policy\nthe glickman urological & kidney institute offers innovative treatments in urology and nephrology , including minimally invasive , scarless options for urologic procedures and medical management of kidney disease .\ncleveland clinic\u2019s endocrinology & metabolism institute is committed to providing the highest quality healthcare for patients with diabetes , endocrine and metabolic disorders , and obesity .\nthis information is provided by the cleveland clinic and is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor or healthcare provider . please consult your healthcare provider for advice about a specific medical condition .\n9500 euclid avenue , cleveland , ohio 44195 | 800 . 223 . 2273 | \u00a9 2018 cleveland clinic . all rights reserved .\nthe adrenal glands are two small organs , one located above each kidney . they are triangular in shape and about the size of a thumb . the adrenal glands are known as endocrine glands because they produce hormones . these hormones are involved in control of blood pressure , chemical levels in the blood , water use in the body , glucose usage , and the \u201cfight or flight\u201d reaction during times of stress . these adrenal - produced hormones include cortisol , aldosterone , the adrenaline hormones \u2013 epinephrine and norepinephrine \u2013 and a small fraction of the body\u2019s sex hormones ( estrogen and androgens ) .\npatients with adrenal gland problems may have a variety of symptoms related to excess hormone production by the abnormal gland . adrenal tumors associated with excess hormone production include pheochromocytomas , aldosterone - producing tumors , and cortisol - producing tumors . some of these tumors and their typical features are given below .\npheochromocytomas produce excess hormones that can cause very high blood pressure and periodic spells characterized by severe headaches , excessive sweating , anxiety , palpitations , and rapid heart rate that may last from a few seconds to several minutes .\naldosterone producing tumors cause high blood pressure and low serum ( blood ) potassium levels . in some patients this may result in symptoms of weakness , fatigue , and frequent urination .\ncortisol producing tumors cause a syndrome termed cushing\u2019s syndrome that can be characterized by obesity ( especially of the face and trunk ) , high blood sugar , high blood pressure , menstrual irregularities , fragile skin , and prominent stretch marks . most cases of cushing\u2019s syndrome , however , are caused by small pituitary tumors and are not treated by adrenal gland removal . overall , adrenal tumors account for about 20 % of cases of cushing\u2019s syndrome .\nan incidentally found mass in the adrenal may be any of the above types of tumors , or may produce no hormones at all . most incidentally found adrenal masses do not make excess hormones , cause no symptoms , are benign , and do not need to be removed . surgical removal of incidentally discovered adrenal tumors is indicated only if :"]}
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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"]}
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", "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 ."]}
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focused buys . if aws opens its wallet again , here ' s how it could spend .\nsam blackman , ceo of elemental technologies , introduces elemental delta at ibc 2014 in amsterdam . in this presentation , sam discusses how this new video delivery platform allows media companies to provide next - generation tv services , monetize premium content and reduce ip distribution costs .\nelemental technologies solutions allow pay tv operators , content programmers , broadcasters and enterprise customers to perfect the media experience . companies worldwide use video elemental ' s processing solutions for instantaneous and ubiquitous provisioning of professional video content on any screen , anytime - all at once .\n\u00a7 want to have lunch with imogen heap today ? elemental technologies can help . in streaming 1080 hd . ( 1 ) and today , you get the chance to do that as elemental\u2019s technology helps power imogen heap\u2019s concert from royal albert hall at 7 pm gmt\u2013\u2026\nmjc is developing elemental technologies in line with the advancement of probing technologies . in the area of probe cards , mjc focuses on responding to the higher density and miniaturization of devices and high speed , high frequency and greater capacity of signal transmission . in the area of wafer probers , mjc aims to push these probe card characteristics as far as possible .\n\u201cthe commercial viability of the seaurchin enables it to rapidly meet the large and growing market for renewable energy technologies , \u201d said the engineers australia judges .\npixelworks inc . spinout elemental technologies inc . has landed $ 7 . 1 million in venture capital investment , the downtown portland startup said this afternoon , and plans to begin selling its first products this fall .\nelemental technologies announced that it has closed a $ 15m series d funding round , led by led by australian telco giant , telstra , who in august 2014 acquired online video platform provider ooyala for $ 360m .\nelemental also announced support for adobe flash media server 3 . 5 and dynamic streaming , and said it is working on support for microsoft silverlight ' s smooth streaming . callahan said elemental server is especially suited for deployments with these streaming technologies , as it can ingest one video file and output the multiple resolution and bitrate copies necessary for technologies faster than traditional quad - core servers . for more : - see urltoken ' s article on elemental here - see the press release here\nelemental ceo sam blackman speaks at techfestnw in 2014 . elemental is one of portland\u2019s most successful startups in recent years .\nelemental technologies counts some of broadcasting ' s biggest brands as clients . hbo , espn , the bbc and many others use the fast - growing portland company ' s technology to format their programming for online broadcasts .\nportland , ore . \u2013 november 17 , 2010 \u2013 elemental technologies , the leading provider of massively parallel video processing solutions , today announced it will leverage amazon cluster gpu instances with its elemental accelerated cloud transcoding ( elemental act ) family of services . in a tiered cloud services offering , elemental act will provide customers a wide range of options for accelerated video conversion with amazon web services ( aws ) .\nin response to these diversifying test requirements , mjc is striving to improve precision machine technology combined with elemental technologies and to propose efficient testing environments , such as by reducing running costs and reducing the time required for testing .\ndavy stevenson , a software engineer at elemental technologies , is developing a new user interface for the company ' s products . her t - shirt ,\ndesigned by elemental in oregon ,\nplays on apple ' s signature tagline - -\ndesigned by apple in california .\nglobal media franchises , pay tv operators , content programmers , broadcasters , government agencies and enterprise customers rely on technologies from aws elemental to create agile , scalable and secure video workflows that bring content to life . discover how aws elemental perfects the media experience and get in touch today .\nelemental technologies has added statistical multiplexing to its bag of tricks . elemental statmux is a multi - codec , multi - resolution statistical multiplexer that operators , broadcasters , and anyone else who handles video to mix and match different codecs within their workflows and delivery networks to optimize bandwidth usage .\nurltoken has used elemental encoding solutions for more than five years . the new deployment adds new elemental server transcoders to the existing solution comprising elemental live , elemental server , and elemental conductor products , with elemental apis simplifying integration with other systems , boosting workflow efficiency , and supporting a rapid time - to - market for urltoken \u2019s new 4k service , according to the vendor .\nread it now : how to compete with broadcast latency using current adaptive bitrate technologies : part 1 . and stay tuned for additional installments in the coming days .\nelemental technologies \u2014 which develops software - defined video systems for multiscreen and ultra hd streaming \u2014 has raised $ 14 . 5 million in its fourth round of funding , led by australian telco telstra and europe - based sky .\nportland , oregon - based elemental technologies announced today that it has closed a series b financing round of $ 7 . 5 million , with steamboat ventures joining general catalyst and voyager capital , existing venture backers of the company .\nportland , ore . \u2014 october 16 , 2006 \u2014 elemental technologies inc . today announced that pixelworks , inc . ( nasdaq : pxlw ) , a leading provider of system - on - chip ics for the advanced display industry , has agreed to provide seed funding for the company . elemental technologies ( eti ) is a start - up semiconductor design company founded by three engineers , including mike west , a pixelworks co - founder . elemental is focused on creating a revolutionary network - aware distributed display processing architecture .\nelemental technologies represents a potential for rebirth in oregon ' s electronic display industry , once its most robust homegrown technology . but foreign competition and failed product launches , among other troubles , have all but driven the sector from oregon .\nthe best overall submission will receive the scte 2015 technological innovation of the year award . last year\u2019s winner of this award was bridge technologies for its vb288 content extractor .\nelemental technologies , makers of the badaboom gpu - based encoding application , released today its elemental server , an enterprise - grade encoding platform . the company said the gpu architecture delivers speed and energy usage improvements over cpu - based encoding servers , thereby saving cash and decreasing processing time for multi - format video .\ndevelops technologies for video encoding , compression and streaming to enable content providers such as comcast , disney and hbo to offer instantaneous video content on tvs , computers and mobile devices .\nelemental technologies has made its name providing compression and transcoding for live and on - demand multiscreen / ott services that are typically delivered using adaptive bit rates ( abr ) . the introduction of statistical multiplexing opens the way for customers to migrate to elemental technologies compression for their linear broadcast services if they want to . it also confirms a trend among vendors to support multiscreen and broadcast operations from a unified headend or backoffice . in this case , it could result in unified linear video delivery infrastructure .\nwhen a customer has an extensive workflow , utilizing many different elemental products or many nodes is where elemental conductor can be a huge asset .\nelemental technologies will be demonstrating its new compression plus statistical multiplexing capabilities at nab 2015 , marking the point at which the company starts to compete for the headend market in general rather than just the multiscreen and ott headend ( with a few exceptions ) .\nelemental technologies\u2019 badaboom is a video transcoding program that converts video files into other formats . the conversion process can be up to 18 times faster when done on a geforce gpu , getting the job done in a few minutes instead of a few hours .\nportland , ore . - - sam blackman , one of portland\u2019s highest - profile tech executives , died over the weekend . a portland native , blackman had deep ties to the community and built elemental technologies into one of the city ' s biggest startup successes .\nthis was the fourth year of the bend venture conference . all 5 presenting companies would have won in previous years ; elemental technologies was the clear winner against such stiff competition .\nsaid bruce juhola , managing member of the bend venture conference investor llc .\nit\u2019s always nice to see portland startups getting recognition . especially when it\u2019s on the world stage . and such is the case with portland\u2019s elemental technologies , who has been nominated for awards at the ibc \u2014arguably the most important tradeshow of the year for their industry .\nthat hope appears to be coming to fruition . elemental \u2014 now called aws elemental \u2014 just moved into a new headquarters building in downtown portland . the office houses not only elemental but employees from other amazon business units as well . the plan is for both elemental and amazon to grow here .\ntags : elemental technologies , emma lloyd , fundraising , general catalyst partners , investment , mark sherman , multi - platform content delivery , multi - screen , norwest venture partners , ooyala , ott video , sam blackman , telstra , voyager capital comments off , pings off .\n\u201cthis year , elemental brings the technologies most relevant to the future of video to the forefront at ibc , \u201d said keith wymbs , vp of marketing for elemental . \u201cwe have a mature solution set for content programmers and pay tv operators worldwide and we see ibc as the critical stage for showcasing our leadership in the global multiscreen video processing market . \u201d\nelemental is a strong choice for high - volume video publishers or those already using elemental hardware , but it doesn ' t come at a bargain price .\nelemental technologies ' new investment is led by seattle - based voyager capital and by a boston firm , general catalyst partners . the $ 1 . 6 million in private\nangel\ninvestment eti raised last year is being rolled into this venture round , according to the company .\nthe investment by pixelworks is providing seed capital to assist in the formation of elemental technologies and for funding initial research and development efforts . as part of the terms , allen alley , president , ceo and chairman of pixelworks , inc . , will hold a board observation seat .\nwe are still in the early innings of online video usage and innovation ,\nnoted geoff entress , a member of the seattle - based alliance of angels .\nelemental technologies ' software represents a substantial improvement to current state - of - the - art video processing performance . the elemental team is uniquely qualified to create real value in this space .\nelemental is already used for sky ' s ott service , sky go . telstra is expanding its mobile video delivery services and intends to standardize on elemental technology .\nelemental cloud serves customers across the globe with availability in all aws regions worldwide . elemental cloud leverages multiple availability zones each region which includes physically separated data centers .\nhigh - end video transcoder shootout : elemental vs . telestream - streaming media magazine\nguarantees uniform video and audio stream configuration for aws elemental live video encoding tasks .\nvideo is ubiquitous and market advances occur quickly . you ' ll be working with emerging and forward - looking technologies , helping amazing customers address complex challenges . you\u2019ll never stop learning here \u2013 we guarantee it .\nas elemental looked for space to grow , employees said they preferred to stay downtown . both elemental and amazon believe they can attract the best talent within urban cores .\nearlier generations of video technology have had to navigate competing regional technologies and government - mandated standards . online video is much less encumbered , according to blackman , creating an opportunity for rapid growth as internet speeds increase .\nproof : by december 2016 , portland had the # 1 fastest - growing tech sector of all u . s . cities . and amazon web services made a long - term investment in portland when it purchased elemental technologies \u2013 an investment that\u2019s paying off for today\u2019s aws elemental employees with intellectually challenging work in a beautiful , spacious environment designed for the needs of a thriving tech community .\n\u201cthe availability of high - performance graphics processors with amazon gpu instances allows us to implement scalable and efficient video processing in the cloud , \u201d said sam blackman , ceo and co - founder of elemental technologies . \u201crunning elemental act services on amazon cluster gpu instances will give our customers maximum speed , flexibility , and price - performance in creating video content targeted to multiple screens and devices . \u201d\nan aws elemental spokesperson said the company is focused on supporting blackman ' s family .\nastro uses aws elemental cloud to power its ott service , astro on the go .\nleading brazilian pay - tv operator globosat uses aws elemental live for its video processing .\nhbo uses aws elemental to prepare video for its popular multiscreen service , hbo go .\nleading south korean telco kt leverages aws elemental hevc software to support 4k uhd offerings .\nelemental meets beet . tv at ibc 2012 , debuts h . 265 video compression standard\nelemental\u2019s north american customers include comcast , directv , and globosat , hbo and turner .\nhere is a diagram of how elemental cloud leverages aws infrastructure . customers select the elemental cloud services to instantiate in their deployments . elemental cloud then provisions ec2 instances within a vpc for each deployment . elemental cloud has a deep integration with s3 including progressive processing to allow processing of content to begin while the asset is still being transferred from s3 .\nmeanwhile , the other 15 companies on the list grew at an annual average of nearly 23 percent . the fastest growth came at elemental technologies , a well - funded downtown portland startup mining broadcasters ' voracious appetite to stream their video online . its sales more than doubled last year , topping $ 21 million .\nportland , ore . \u2014 october 23 , 2008 \u2014 badaboom ! it ' s done . elemental technologies inc . , the leading provider of massively parallel processing ( mpp ) solutions , announced today the launch of the badaboom tm media converter , a dynamic new platform for formatting video files for portable media players .\nelemental no longer breaks down its employment numbers . the last time it did the team was north of 300 people . there are roughly 50 job openings on the elemental website .\nin february , amazon acquired italian software as a service company nice , which develops products to help customers centralize high - performance computing and visualization workloads . in september of 2015 , amazon acquired elemental technologies , a back - end mobile video service that aws used to strengthen cloud infrastructure services , for $ 500 million .\nelemental technologies says elemental statmux is the industry\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s first software - based , multi - codec , multi - resolution statistical multiplexer . the product has been developed internally over 18 months , has been sold to a few customers and is already deployed with the uruguayan satellite pay tv operator tcc for its linear tv \u00e2\u20ac\u201c the first publicly announced customer . this solution is also being trialled by a bunch of other operators .\nelemental technologies is the leading provider of massively parallel video processing solutions for broadcast and online video customers . elemental ' s products use off - the - shelf , programmable graphics processing units ( gpus ) for compute - intensive video processing and conversion tasks . the product line is ideal for digital media workflows that require video encoding for internet and mobile delivery , faster - than - real - time transcoding , or support for adaptive bit rate distribution . elemental helps content owners and distributors deliver any video to any screen , at any time \u2013 all at once\u2026it\u2019s media multiplied\u2122 . founded in 2006 , elemental is headquartered in portland , oregon . to learn more about elemental , visit urltoken .\nduring my tenure at adobe , we brought critical internet technologies like acrobat and flash to the market ,\nsaid bruce chizen , former ceo of adobe systems .\nelemental ' s gpu - accelerated software is similarly disruptive in nature and will radically improve how video is processed for content providers and end users .\nthe investment will fund the commercialization of elemental ' s rapihd tm video platform . the software platform achieves the performance levels of specialized components using off - the - shelf hardware .\neti is honored by this vote of confidence in our technology from northwest investors ,\nsaid sam blackman , ceo of elemental technologies .\nwe look forward to applying these funds to our product rollout in the next year .\nelemental faces competition from big networking companies including cisco , plus video specialists envivio and harmonic .\nas a startup , elemental donated shares to a philanthropic organization called the entrepreneurs foundation of the northwest . that stock was worth roughly $ 300 , 000 when elemental sold to amazon , and the proceeds created the elemental community investment fund , part of the oregon community foundation .\nthe fact that very large end - users are investing in elemental is an interesting development .\npress release : elemental fuels global ambitions with $ 14 . 5m in telstra - led financing\ncolumbus communications uses aws elemental to stream live and on - demand video content to subscribers .\nmedia prima deploys aws elemental live to ramp its multiscreen offerings to internet and mobile users .\nthe nba relies on aws elemental live to encode video at its digital media management complex .\nlatin american pay tv leader tcc uses aws elemental statmux to optimize its linear video delivery .\nthe weather channel uses aws elemental to prepare video for cross - platform distribution of programming .\nthe deal with badaboom - more details on elemental ' s gpu accelerated h . 264 encoder\nthe technology path that the elemental technologies team is pursuing holds promise for creating products that are complementary to our mediaprocessor ics . mike west has demonstrated his outstanding talent as a technical visionary who helped us build pixelworks into a successful fabless semiconductor company and we have confidence that he will do it again ,\nsaid alley .\nnow known as aws elemental , the company pioneered software for transmitting video over the internet . if you stream espn or hbo on your smartphone , you ' re using technology elemental built .\nblackman added that existing and new elemental customers will see the company\u2019s \u201cpace of innovation accelerate and our investment in service and support increase , \u201d while elemental\u2019s internal team will \u201csubstantially grow . \u201d\naudio over ip ( aoip ) has become one of the most important technologies to ever enter the media landscape . the protocol allows facilities to leverage today\u2019s mature ip platforms for audio applications resulting in lower costs , faster installations , improved quality o\u2026\nelemental technologies is the leading provider of massively parallel video processing solutions for broadcast and online video customers . elemental ' s products use off - the - shelf , programmable graphics processing units ( gpus ) for compute - intensive video processing and conversion tasks . the product line is ideal for digital media workflows that require video encoding for internet and mobile delivery , faster - than - real - time transcoding , or support for adaptive bit rate distribution . elemental helps content owners and distributors deliver any video to any screen , at any time - all at once . . . it ' s media multiplied\u2122 . founded in 2006 , elemental is headquartered in portland , oregon . to learn more about elemental , visit urltoken .\nportland , ore . \u2014 july 17 , 2008 \u2014 elemental technologies inc . ( eti ) , a leading provider of massively parallel video processing software , has closed its first round of venture capital financing . industry leaders general catalyst partners of boston , massachusetts and voyager capital of seattle , washington co - led this $ 7 . 1m investment .\nelemental ' s headquarters on southwest broadway in downtown portland . ( mike rogoway / the oregonian )\nelemental provides ktvz the ability to transcode all of its 28 hours of syndicated content in groups of 4 simultaneous transcodes , cutting the workday workflow down to 7 hours on a single elemental server .\nfubotv uses aws elemental mediatailor server - side ad insertion to monetize video content with personalized advertising .\nitv uses solutions from aws elemental to modernize its streaming video capabilities and deliver quality viewing experiences .\njapan broadcasting corporation ( nhk ) ramps distribution of live streaming video using aws elemental video processing .\nviacom utilizes aws elemental live to deliver and manage content across its traditional and new media platforms .\nsome of the general drivers for elemental products . and this is one of many reasons why customers chose elemental for their video compression and transcoding needs . elemental is built on a software platform , unlike some competitors that specialize in hardware for transcoding , elemental provides 3 unique ways for customers to provide content to their consumers . in premises hardware , virtualized on blade infrastructure , and cloud .\ni think this is going to be a wonderful home for elemental ,\nblackman said .\nthe portland native , who grew up lifeguarding at a public pool , leaves a young family and a rapidly growing business that helped transform oregon ' s silicon forest . he led elemental technologies from tiny startup to one of the city ' s major employers before selling it to amazon in 2015 for $ 296 million . he stayed on as ceo .\n2018 - 04 - 05 \u2013 amazon web services , inc . ( aws ) , an urltoken company , today announced plans to demonstrate new video processing and delivery technologies at the 2018 nab show in las vegas , nevada , april 9 through 12 .\nelemental chief executive sam blackman , though , said his company remains unknown to many asian major broadcasters .\nabc news streamlines content conversion using aws elemental server to prepare video for the abc news ipad app .\nfoxtel employs solutions from aws elemental to power its ott and tv everywhere video services on the go .\nmlb leverages aws elemental systems to create on - demand content for viewing online and on mobile devices .\nnasa tv uses video processing software from aws elemental to support its multi - channel live streaming applications .\ngerman broadcaster ndr utilizes aws elemental live to perform round - the - clock encoding of live content .\noceanic time warner relies on aws elemental to stream live and on - demand college sporting events online .\nred bee uses aws elemental to create live and on - demand broadcast content for its redplayer platform .\ntheplatform uses aws elemental delta for its time - shifted video and live - to - vod services .\nlet\u2019s take a look at the elemental live solution . our live video encoder with deep video processing expertise\nto schedule a meeting with an elemental representative the scte cable - tec expo , please contact us .\nelemental technologies , headquartered in portland , oregon , is a software company providing high - performance video solutions that take advantage of massively parallel architectures . the software platform achieves the performance levels of specialized components using off - the - shelf hardware . the rapihd tm video platform is ideally suited for applications ranging from broadcast infrastructure to professional video editing to internet video processing .\nportland , ore . \u2014 december 14 , 2007 \u2014 elemental technologies inc . , a provider of multicore - accelerated video processing technology , announced today that it successfully secured $ 1 . 05m in seed funding . the round was led by the oregon angel fund , with participation from several other northwest angel investing groups including the bend venture conference and seattle alliance of angels .\nsam blackman , ceo of elemental technologies and vijay pande , associate professor of chemistry , stanford university and director of the folding @ home project discuss using the power of nvidia geforce\u00ae graphics processing units ( gpu ) and nvidia\u00ae cuda\u2122 c - programming technology to significantly improve the performance of non - graphics applications by transferring the workload from the cpu to the more efficient gpu .\nhigh - end transcoding tools cost anywhere from $ 10 , 000 for a software - only system to \u201cif you have to ask , you can\u2019t afford it . \u201d they\u2019re the lifeblood of organizations that encode high volumes of daily , weekly , or monthly videos . in this article , we describe the factors you should consider when purchasing such a high - end system and present quality and performance comparisons of two systems , elemental technologies\u2019 elemental server , and telestream\u2019s vantage lightspeed server .\nelemental technologies highlighted its time - shifted services at ibc . elemental delta enriches live tv experiences and can be adapted for multiscreen viewing and offer new ways to package live content alongside targeted advertising . increasingly , consumers expect their video anywhere , on any device and want to view that content with dvr controls like time delay , pause or repeat . between 2011 and early 2014 , the number of urban television consumers watching time - shifted content increased from 30 % to 43 % .\nelemental is one of the last descendants of oregon ' s once - flourishing electronic display industry . blackman and two co - founders left their engineering jobs at video chip company pixelworks to start elemental in 2006 .\nthis one , i hope , is something that draws a lot of eyes to what portland engineers and portland entrepreneurs can build ,\nblackman said in 2015 .\nthe teams here are building such great technologies . i really think this is just the beginning .\n2017 - 04 - 17 \u2013 aws elemental , an amazon web services company , today announced that frontier communications has chosen aws elemental video processing for its vantage tv by frontier\u2122 live and on - demand video services .\nformer elemental board member kevin o ' hara said blackman built a company of smart people with open minds .\njust last week he said he was proud that elemental\u2019s community engagement is filtering into broader amazon as well .\naws elemental processes channel one programming for delivery of high - quality video over ip networks to multiple devices .\nmtv uses aws elemental at its headquarters in new york and in production trucks at events around the world .\npac - 12 networks uses solutions from aws elemental to power its tv everywhere service and youtube international service .\ntruevisions powers its high - definition and multiscreen video services in south asia with aws elemental video processing solutions .\nturner ' s video on - demand platform cnngo uses aws elemental delta to manage its multiscreen delivery deployments .\naws elemental video processing enables viaplay to deliver premium live and on - demand content to internet connected devices .\nsimplifies the operational task of managing aws elemental on - premises hardware - based and virtualized video encoding infrastructures .\nurltoken has selected elemental technologies video processing solutions to power its new 4k video - on - demand ( vod ) services . the agreement expands the broadcaster\u2019s existing elemental deployment with added video infrastructure to process streaming 4k content with hevc compression . urltoken provides digital platforms and services for brazil\u2019s grupo globo , connecting online audiences to an array of publishing , video , and data properties grupo globo operates , including globo tv\u2019s broadcast networks , film studio globo filmes and over - the - top tv service globo play .\nto respond to new needs with an eye toward the future and achieve better product characteristics , mjc is constantly researching and developing technologies for mastering new materials . mjc evaluates materials through experimentation and verification of their electrical and mechanical characteristics and optimizes the characteristics to improve product quality and performance .\nxconomy has covered elemental extensively over the last seven years , including this 2011 piece that noted amazon\u2019s moves into online music and video and elemental\u2019s status as \u201cone to watch\u201d among only a few remaining independent video processing technology providers .\nelemental raised seed capital in 2007 from the alliance of angels , bend venture conference , and oregon angel fund .\nbig ten network leverages aws elemental live for its btn2go service , streaming live games to pcs and mobile devices .\nespn uses aws elemental to create on - demand video offered via web , iphone , ipad and android devices .\nntv plus designed and deployed an end - to - end 4k hevc workflow powered by aws elemental video processing .\nstn utilizes aws elemental video processing to power the unified headend delivery of broadcast and ott tv content in hevc .\ntata sky employs aws elemental video processing solutions to process and deliver live - linear 4k / hevc streamed content .\ntelstra , australia\u2019s leading mobile services provider , uses aws elemental delta for its next - generation content delivery services .\naws elemental server transforms high quality video into new revenue via turnkey , cloud - based and virtualized deployment models while using parallel architecture to achieve high - density transcoding . aws elemental server increases outputs with a smaller hardware footprint .\nif you have an active aws elemental service plan , the aws elemental user community also gives you access to your own private support space , where you can contact our technical support team and submit and manage your support cases .\nelemental ceo sam blackman stands on top of the company hq in downtown portland with one of its big satellites .\nthese capabilities can be especially useful to support unified delivery of both linear and ott services , according to elemental .\nelemental said hinders will focus on the expansion of elemental software - defined video ( sdv ) solutions in the americas market as pay tv operators and content owners abandon hardware - based video processing solutions for the of sdv approaches .\nelemental , which makes technology used to stream content across the internet and over multiple devices , was bought by amazon last year . at the time , blackman noted that the seattle tech giant intended to invest heavily in elemental .\nelemental technologies will take its software - defined multi - screen content delivery offering to the next level at nab with the launch of statmux , a software - based multi - codec , multi - resolution statistical multiplexer that brings new flexibility to content owners and pay tv operators who distribute content linearly as well as on - demand . other features include end - to - end redundancy and multiscreen content delivery .\nlet\u2019s take a look at the two tested systems and then move to our updated quality and performance tests . as an overview , we tested the fastest system each vendor could provide in a single box . for elemental , this was the elemental server , and our test system was configured with a 2 . 7 ghz 12 - core ( 24 with htt ) intel xeon e5 - 2697 v2 cpu , with two nvidia k10 tesla gpus , with 16gb of ram and running centos . elemental technologies declined to provide current pricing for the system , though the last time we looked , in may 2012 , the system cost $ 25 , 950 .\n\u201camazon cluster gpu instances gives our customers the power of high - performance computing , the efficiency and speed of gpus and the highly available , scalable and affordable cloud environment our customers have come to expect from aws , \u201d said peter de santis , general manager of amazon ec2 . \u201dwe\u2019re excited to work with elemental technologies to bring gpu - accelerated video encoding and transcoding to customers generating multi - formatted video . \u201d\nwith badaboom , elemental technologies has harnessed the power of the nvidia processor for video transcoding with amazing speed and quality ,\nsaid michael steele , nvidia general manager .\nanyone who wants to watch video on multiple devices and doesn ' t want to wait all night for the cpu to complete the conversion needs this tool . it ' s the ultimate platform for anytime , anywhere access to your video .\naws elemental mediatailor lets video providers serve multiscreen content with individually personalized advertising while maintaining broadcast quality - of - service .\nfrontier communications uses aws elemental video processing to deploy its vantage tv by frontier\u2122 live and on - demand video services .\nqvc uses aws elemental live to expedite video delivery of live television broadcasts to online platforms in the uk and italy .\ntf1 group uses aws elemental live to support delivery of live and catch - up content for the multiplatform mytf1 product .\nwarner bros . uses aws elemental server to drive large - scale content conversion and create studio - grade video assets .\nworld wrestling entertainment ( wwe ) brings complex pay - per - view productions to online viewers using aws elemental live .\nin a blog post , blackman wrote today that elemental and amazon share similar core values and have aligned cultural values .\nelemental is slated to move into the new space , which has access to a rooftop deck , in may 2017 .\nelemental became a member of the aws product portfolio in late 2015 adding best in class software defined video encoding and transcoding . learn what elemental offers and how video from major broadcasters to podcasters is being processed on premises and in the cloud . learn how the elemental solutions work in tandem with the amazon elastic transcoder and our global content delivery network , cloudfront .\n\u201conly software - defined video solutions from elemental can offer linear tv and pay tv service providers alike complete control of the entire content delivery chain through unified infrastructure , \u201d said aslam khader , chief product officer for elemental . \u201cas linear content providers add additional service offerings , they are able to quickly scale up and introduce new features with flexible software from elemental . \u201d\n\u201cwe are truly honored to be recognized by such distinguished industry programs , \u201d said keith wymbs , chief marketing officer at elemental . \u201cwe are immensely proud to see the elemental delta video delivery platform receive the iabm design & innovation award upon its launch and for elemental to be named a technology enabler to three highly regarded multiscreen offerings that serve customers through innovation . \u201d\nelemental will feature its full suite of software - defined video solutions at ibc 2014september 12 - 16 at the rai exhibition and convention centre ( hall 4 , stand 4 . b75 ) in amsterdam . the company will demonstrate how its video processing and delivery products can automate repurposing of live video content for on - demand catch - up tv , pause tv , and npvr video services and support end - to - end content encryption , integration of third party drm technologies and ad insertion for content monetization . elemental will also showcase its leading hevc and 4k uhd tv video processing ; software updates to its elemental live and elemental stream products - - including support for new hevc and 4k uhd services at 50 / 60 frames per second and 10 - bit color ; and , elemental cloud for live and on - demand video processing and delivery in pure cloud and hybrid ground - cloud deployments . elemental is named as a technology enabler to the bbc and turner sports , both of which were designated finalists for the ibc 2014 innovation awards . award winners will be announced at the show . to schedule a meeting with an elemental representative at ibc , please contact us .\nfinancials : not disclosed , but elemental says 2011 revenues were\neight figures\n- - at least $ 10 million .\nblackman left in 2006 with colleagues to start elemental , which capitalized on the surging demand for streaming video over the internet .\nelemental will continue operating in portland under its own brand , but will more deeply integrate with aws , the companies said .\nthe bbc successfully delivered a 4k uhd tv broadcast of the world cup over an ip network using aws elemental live encoding .\ncin\u00e9polis deploys an integrated cloud solution from aws elemental and amazon web services to support its tv everywhere service , cin\u00e9polis klic .\nmolotov uses reliable solutions from aws elemental to deliver live and on - demand content through the user - friendly urltoken app .\nmultimedios televisi\u00f3n uses an integrated solution from aws elemental and amazon web services to process , distribute and store online video content .\npbs uses aws elemental server ' s faster than real - time video processing to convert and deliver file - based content .\na complement to existing cdn topologies , elemental delta is based on elemental\u2019s software - defined video approach that allows video providers to run software across an optimal combination of dedicated and virtualized resources in private and public data centers . together , elemental delta and software - defined infrastructure enable easy integration of live - to - vod services into existing broadcast workflows , from live broadcast capture to video encoding at the network edge . elemental delta is available as a cloud service , vm subscription , or appliance .\n\u201cthis necessitates a new class of video delivery infrastructure , such as elemental delta , that is specifically architected for multiscreen content delivery and emerging , value - add live - to - vod services , \u201d said aslam khader , chief product officer for elemental .\ninitially focused on consumer technology , elemental adapted quickly when it became clear there was a larger , corporate market for its software .\nthough elemental is four years old , its business and technology are still in their infancy . prospective customers from big tv networks and modest web sites are putting elemental ' s software through an intensive evaluation phase to determine how well it suits myriad video systems .\ncable onda uses a suite of aws elemental video processing solutions for a consistent viewing experience across multiple networks , screens and services .\njapan ' s line streamed a live suchmos concert in immersive virtual reality through its line live player using aws elemental video encoding .\nmegafon delivers a combination of subscription and video - on - demand ( vod ) solutions with support from aws elemental video processing .\nmultichoice uses aws elemental ' s suite of software - defined solutions to drive vod workflows and optimize delivery of live streamed content .\nnowo delivers digital cable and over - the - top ( ott ) video services using a unified headend powered by aws elemental .\naws elemental provides file transcoding and system management for the telef\u00f3nica global video platform video - on - demand ( vod ) network .\nterra uses aws elemental to stream major sporting events such as the olympics and pan american games to the web and mobile devices .\nelemental conductor is a unified video management tool that helps customers simplify their workflows and offered a robust high availability and redundant architecture .\nat nab , elemental will show a bandwidth - saving solution that lets operators simplify creating multi - codec multi - delivery video .\nelemental announced that brightcove and five other unnamed online video platforms are already using the server , which is still in beta testing . while elemental does not release specific price points , elemental server product manager mike callahan claimed the product comes in at well under half the price of traditional quad - core cpu server deployments , as customers need significantly fewer total servers to handle their video inventory .\nelemental will continue to operate as a standalone company . the acquisition is expected to close in the the fourth quarter of 2015 .\nelemental technologies is among the pioneers for hevc - based 4k / uhd compression and this could provide a \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcfoot in the door\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 at satellite and cable providers for linear broadcast services . the wider target market is platform operators who are sufficiently impressed with elemental multiscreen solutions to use the company for their broadcast hd and sd services . the vendor is confident that its focus on software - based compression and transcoding , including its early focus on virtualized and cloud - based video processing , will be an advantage for linear broadcast video processing as well as for multiscreen linear ( and on - demand ) .\naws elemental , an amazon web services company , combines deep video expertise with the power of the aws cloud . solutions from aws elemental give customers the power to quickly , easily and economically scale and optimize video operations , freeing them to focus on what matters : transforming ideas into compelling content that captivates viewers . to learn more about aws elemental ' s products and services , visit urltoken show less\nat the ibc innovation awards on september 14 , turner sports was named the winner and the bbc a finalist in the content delivery category . the nba league pass streaming subscription service from turner sports is powered by elemental\u00ae live and elemental\u00ae server . the media factory cloud transcoding service at the heart of the bbc iplayer catch - up and video - on - demand service is powered by elemental\u00ae cloud .\nemma lloyd , sky\u2019s director of corporate business development and startup investments , said \u201cinternet - delivered video is fundamental to sky\u2019s business and will continue to grow in importance as more and more customers access content across multiple screens and devices . by investing in elemental , we not only strengthen our existing commercial partnership , but we have the opportunity to share perspectives and insight into how the combination of new technologies and changing customer demands will shape the video landscape of the future . \u201d\nanother accusation that was made about amd ' s implementation of the avivo video converter was that it didn ' t really use the gpu in its transcoding process as evident from our initial article and the cpu utilization graphs therein . the following two graphs were presented by elemental technologies and shows how their software scales with different nvidia gpus versus how amd ' s avivo software scales with different amd gpu and how each software application scales with a few different cpu platforms as well .\nportland , ore . \u2013 september 18 , 2014 \u2013 elemental technologies , the leading supplier of software - defined video solutions for multiscreen content delivery , today announced that it was recognized at ibc 2014 with an iabm design & innovation award for elemental\u00ae delta , the company\u2019s newly launched video delivery platform for the monetization , management and distribution of multiscreen video . the company also received recognition with ibc innovation award winners turner sports and vienna state opera as well as finalist bbc . the company will showcase its award - winning video solutions at the scte cable - tec expo in denver , colorado , september 22 - 25 ."]}
{"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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", "topic": 37}], "title": "the orchard ( company )", "paragraphs": ["experience home grown family fun and food at the orchard and company this fall .\nsearch for this case : lichterman v . ioda / the orchard company et al\nhere is the full press release issued by our parent company - the orchard . . .\nsony will be the 100 % owner of music distribution company the orchard after the end of this month .\nbrad navin , ceo of the orchard on march 26 , 2015 at the orchard ' s new york ofiice .\nthis year , the company has acquired blind pig records and signed a strategic partnership with german services company membram .\nioda / the orchard company , kuz music ltd . / kiril zdrokov and paul sieminski / wordpress automatic , inc\nit\u2019s not like they are going to penalise orchard or any other party as they may be contributors to their company .\nbrad navin ( pictured ) , ceo of the orchard said : \u201cwe\u2019re honored to welcome finetunes and phonofile to the orchard family .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at the orchard , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the the orchard company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at the orchard .\nthe orchard is a music distribution , marketing and sales company for artists and labels to distribute content to digital and mobile outlets .\nsydney , australia \u2013 june 27 , 2018 \u2013 the orchard has named blake rayner as gm of the company\u2019s australia and new zealand business .\nthe orchard\u2019s newly - expanded global team will continue to be managed by company ceo brad navin ( pictured ) under the ownership of sony .\nthe orchard was fully acquired by sony in 2015 in a $ 200m ( \u20ac136m ) deal with stakeholder orchard asset holdings , llc .\nall current red distribution label managers and account executives are becoming part of the orchard team and will relocate to the orchard\u2019s headquarters in new york .\nas we reported earlier , the orchard and ioda are merging . a joint statement from both digital music distributors confirmed that the combined company will be called the orchard . brad navin , current ceo of the orchard , will become the ceo of the combined company . kevin arnold , founder and ceo of ioda , will take on an advisory role to the board of directors for new the orchard and work on strategic projects for part - owner sony .\nthe orchard and ioda have announced an agreement to combine their global digital distribution businesses . the new company will operate under the name of the orchard and aims to create a new market leader for digital distribution of music and video .\na louisville production company has signed a deal to sell a feature - length movie to a los angeles - zbased film - distribution company .\nthe company won ' t get too big for its britches , though \u2014 it ' s a louisville company , and it will stay that way .\non 1 april 1976 apple was founded , making the company 41 years old as of the 1 april 2017 - here ' s a historical breakdown of the company .\nthe orchard is merging with ioda and sony music is making a major investment in the new company , according to several reports . sources tell hypebot that talks began with the orchard hoping to purchase ioda , which sony owns a major stake in . dimensional associates , the private equity arm of jds capital management and owners of the orchard , had reportedly hoped to roll up several distributors including the orchard , the orchard and iris into a digital music powerhouse . but sony had other plans .\nmanlio celotti , managing director of the orchard europe added : \u201cthe addition of these two respected companies to the orchard further establishes our strong service offering across the continent and beyond .\norchard & company 321 st . julian street , duncan , bc v9l 3s5 phone ( 250 ) 746 - 5899 fax ( 250 ) 746 - 7182\nnew york , ny \u2013 april 17 , 2018 \u2013 the orchard has named jay andino vice president of the company\u2019s newly established urban division , it was announced today .\nin the us market , that means the end of sony red as a distribution company .\nnow the company wants to take advantage of digital changes in the movie business . executives declined to disclose financial details but said the orchard ' s film revenue increased more than 70 % last year , while the company ' s overall sales increased about 15 % . the orchard , now run by chief executive brad navin , is privately held .\nbrad navin , ceo of the orchard , will serve as ceo of the new company , and ioda founder / ceo kevin arnold will take on an advisory role to the orchard\u2019s board of directors . arnold will also work on strategic projects for sony .\nin another major move into the indie sector , sony music entertainment has agreed to purchase the remaining equity stake in the orchard from dimensional associates , giving the major full ownership of the company .\n\u201cthe orchard is home to so many amazing labels and artists ; it\u2019s an honor to rejoin the company , \u201d phelps said . \u201ci look forward to working with their impressive staff and roster , and helping grow the orchard\u2019s relationships with nashville\u2019s creative community . \u201d\non march 5 , 2012 , billboard reported that ioda and the orchard were merging , with sony music entertainment serving as a strategic investor in the combined entity . the report suggested that sony , which already owned 51 % of ioda , would accelerate the acquisition of the remainder of the company to complete the deal with the orchard . the following day , ioda and the orchard announced an agreement to combine their global digital distribution businesses in a merged company called the orchard . sony , which owned 50 % of the new venture , had the option to buy the remainder of the merged company at a later date . [ 51 ] [ 52 ] in march 2015 , sony acquired the remaining 49 % of the company it didn ' t own from dimensional associates , making the orchard a wholly owned subsidiary of sony music entertainment . [ 53 ]\non march 5 , 2012 , billboard reported that ioda and the orchard were merging , with sony music entertainment serving as a strategic investor in the combined entity . the report suggested that sony , which already owned 51 % of ioda , would accelerate the acquisition of the remainder of the company to complete the deal with the orchard . the following day , ioda and the orchard announced an agreement to combine their global digital distribution businesses in a merged company called the orchard . sony , which owned 50 % of the new venture , had the option to buy the remainder of the merged company at a later date . [ 45 ] [ 46 ] in march 2015 , sony acquired the remaining 49 % of the company it didn ' t own from dimensional associates , making the orchard a wholly owned subsidiary of sony music entertainment . [ 47 ]\nthe deal was negotiated by the orchard\u2019s danny grant and caa media finance on behalf of the filmmakers .\nonce completed , the series will be made available via the orchard\u2019s youtube network , the companies said .\nalerts are emailed to you whenever certain company information is posted to this site .\nthe orchard , a music , video and film distribution company , will continue to develop the video catalog , open new balconies and increase engagement across the channel . the orchard currently distributes other digital video content including a documentary channel opus docs and the sports network echo boom sports .\nthe man who had co - founded the company was returning to it after 12 years away .\nthe major merged the orchard with ioda back in may 2012 when both were purely digital aggregators .\nthe duplass - orchard deal was negotiated by jessica lacy at icm partners and josh braun at submarine entertainment with danielle digiacomo from the orchard . the duplass brothers are repped by icm partners .\ngreat company and great product , we love working with the good folks at smeltzer orchards .\nto be sure , many of the components of the orchard\u2019s mcn aren\u2019t new . the company has operated its own orchard . tv youtube channel since 2006 and was among youtube\u2019s first premium content partners in 2008 when the google - owned video platform rolled out its ad revenue sharing program . since then , the orchard has managed youtube channels for hundreds of independent artists and labels .\nthe orchard , celebrating 20 years in business , is a pioneering music , film and video distribution company operating in more than 25 global markets . with a holistic approach to sales and marketing combined with industry - leading technology and operations , the orchard amplifies . . .\nborders said the smaller distribution companies often end up being the better deal for a production company , .\nallowed to work freely within the company , management is top - notch and encouraging . pay & benefits were excellent . great work atmosphere . i enjoyed my time at the orchard greatly .\nthe unified company will offer unparalleled levels of comprehensive service to the independent community with global reach and an experienced local staff in more than 30 markets worldwide . this includes in the u . k . , where it was recently announced sony music\u2019s essential business will be integrated into the orchard , as well as in north america where the distribution division of red , sony music\u2019s u . s . independent services company , will be merged into the orchard . all current red distribution label managers and account executives will become part of the orchard team and relocate to the orchard\u2019s headquarters in new york .\nthe orchard , a company that started 16 years ago as an independent record distribution shop on orchard street in new york , announced on oct . 10 it has formed a youtube multi - channel network , or mcn , with more than 1 , 000 channels across the globe .\nthe company was founded in 1997 by scott cohen and richard gottehrer in new york , ny .\nthe company was founded in 1997 by richard gottehrer and scott cohen in new york , ny .\nthe company is partnering with the new york television festival to offer a guaranteed six - episode digital series order to a filmmaker participating in this year\u2019s festival . dubbed the orchard go project , the winner will be selected from the festival\u2019s official artists program , and will produce the series in partnership with the orchard and nytvf .\nthe company was bought by the orchard in 2014 and now finds itself headquartered in new york and setting up its own label . all this , from an idea that started as a hangover .\ncopyright\u00a92017 the orchard & co . | 7255 us hwy 42 north | plain city , oh 43064\n\u201cthe orchard\u2019s independent spirit and structure makes this acquisition a true \u2018win - win\u2019 for all involved .\nas the industry\u2019s leading independent distributor and label services company , the orchard reaches digital and physical retailers worldwide . comprised of digital natives specialized in marketing , advertising , sync licensing , video monetization , performance rights services and more , the orchard empowers artists and labels to connect with fans across the globe .\nas part of the deal , sony , which already owns 51 % of ioda , would have to accelerate the acquisition of the remainder of that company so that it can complete the deal with the orchard , sources suggest . sony will own at least 50 % of the merged company , the sources add . as a result of the deal , the merged company will have revenues of about $ 130 million , according to sources .\naccording to the filing , the orchard is currently owned by orchard assets holdings , believed to be a joint venture between dimensional associates and sony . sony bought what has been consistently described as a majority stake in the orchard in march 2012 . while the exact percentages of sony ' s stake have never been publicly disclosed , sources say sony owed 51 % of the company and dimensional the remaining 49 % .\nsony music entertainment , which owns the orchard and red , two of the three largest independent distributors in the u . s . , will merge the two into one global company operating under the orchard brand . this move comes on the heels of the announcement last week that essential , the u . k . distributor sony bought last year , had been merged into the orchard , along with an earlier announcement that two other acquired indie distributors , germany - based finetunes and norway ' s phonofile , had been merged into the orchard .\nunder the initiative , sony music entertainment will combine its regional independent distribution groups around the world into the orchard , and its various teams will unite as a single global team managed by the orchard ceo brad navin .\nfitzer said he and borders started the company in 2011 . in 2013 , roark came on board to manage the business side of the company and allow fitzer and borders to focus on the creative side . and since 2013 , fitzer said , the company has more than tripled its annual revenue \u2014 and its projects .\nownership of the new company will be split between sony and dimensional associates , the investment group that currently owns the orchard . further terms of the deal were not disclosed . but according to three people briefed on the matter who were not authorized to speak about it , sony , which has a majority stake in ioda , will buy out the rest of that company and have more than 50 percent of the new orchard .\n\u00a92018 frederator networks , inc . a wow ! unlimited media company . all rights reserved .\nan analysis of why the orchard chose to go this route appears in this week ' s billboard .\nlabels distributed by finetunes and phonofile will gain access to the orchard\u2019s services in over 25 territories worldwide .\n\u201cthe orchard\u2019s independent spirit and structure makes this acquisition a true \u2018win - win\u2019 for all involved . \u201d\nthe major first merged the orchard with its own ioda back in may 2012 when both were purely digital aggregators .\nthat hit , we all now know , was the macintosh : the machine that largely guaranteed the company ' s future .\noccasionally policies dictated by the parent company ( sony music ) conflict with orchard operating procedures to a degree . the expense report program has time - wasting redundancies that seem programmed that way to discourage its use .\nthe orchard\u2019s new toronto office will work to provide distribution services and solutions to numerous independent artists and labels based in canada , as well as serve as the local marketer of content from the orchard\u2019s other labels from around the world .\ngoogle declined further comment . the search giant said company policy prohibited it from saying whether youtube was even aware of the situation , and whether it has ever taken action against any company for abusing content id policy .\nthe orchard ceo brad navin addressed iris - distributed labels in the email , welcoming them to the company and expressing an eagerness to work together .\nstarting now , our expanded company in san francisco , new york , london , berlin , paris , barcelona and florence is at your service ,\nhe said in the statement .\nthe orchard also began its life as an independent company , but gained sony music as a shareholder via its merger with rival ioda in 2012 . the music major then took complete ownership of the music services firm in 2015 .\nthe company was named for the location of its first office , a converted tenement on orchard street on the lower east side . by the early 2000s the first digital retailers had opened , and the company began to expand around the world . ( mr . cohen now works in its london office . ) in 2003 it was purchased by dimensional associates , which also owns the download service emusic . after going public in 2007 , the orchard was taken private again this year by dimensional .\nto explain what happened next , we need to step back a few months and look at the company structure .\nthe orchard , celebrating 20 years in business , is a pioneering music , film and video distribution company operating in more than 30 global markets . with a holistic approach to sales and marketing combined with industry - leading technology and operations , the orchard amplifies reach and revenue across hundreds of digital , physical and mobile outlets around the world .\nthe orchard streamlines content owners\u2019 business complexity with an intuitive client dashboard , comprehensive rights management and tailored client support .\n\u201cjay\u2019s enthusiasm and exceptional track record in the urban genre make him the ideal candidate for the orchard\u2019s urban music division , \u201d navin said . \u201cwe are excited to welcome him to our global team as we further expand the orchard\u2019s unparalleled offering . \u201d\nthe news of a worldwide merge follows last week\u2019s news that sony\u2019s red essential was being folded into the orchard in the uk market .\nwith the orchard deal , 180 degrees has been offered a theatrical release as well as more than enough money to recover the production costs they already have spent on the movie . the three owners declined to discuss financial details of the deal since the orchard now owns the rights to the film . the orchard not only will fund the movie , it also will handle worldwide and domestic distribution of the movie , including advertising .\nthis isn ' t the first feature - length film the louisville company has produced . its first movie under the company name was\npleased to meet me ,\na 2013 drama , which was released at the cbgb film festival in new york .\nin europe , key senior staffers include mds ian dutt and mike chadwick , who head up the orchard ' s u . k . office and md manlio celotti , with all three reporting to orchard coo colleen theis .\nwith global reach across digital , cable tv , and subscription on - demand services , the orchard brings films and television to screens , big and small . with sales and marketing experience to get the best exposure and a powerful platform , the orchard\u2019s blend of human expertise and innovative tech make it a transparent , unique and forward - thinking company .\nthe stakes couldn ' t have been higher for either man - or either company - but in the end apple chose nextstep .\nborders said the three of company owners been watching the film scene in kentucky grow since the 2015 adoption of statewide filming production tax credits .\ntwo years later came its acquisition by the orchard , but o\u2019regan doesn\u2019t feel under pressure to fast - track the revenue potential .\nthe deal was negotiated by the orchard\u2019s danielle digiacomo and by films boutique\u2019s jean - christophe simon & louis balsan on behalf of the filmmakers .\nthe orchard aims to release 10 to 12 theatrical movies a year , taking bets on the more obscure , indie fare not likely to attract the attention of the majors . its recent picks include the libyan revolution chronicle\npoint and shoot ,\nabove . ( the orchard )\nthe orchard , a pioneering independent music and video distribution company operating in more than 25 global markets , provides an innovative and transparent sales and marketing platform for content owners . with industry - leading supply chain management , the orchard\u2019s creative , tailored approach streamlines its clients\u2019 business complexity while amplifying reach and revenue across hundreds of digital , physical and mobile outlets around the world . the orchard was founded in 1997 to foster independence and creativity in the music industry . for further information , please visit\nwe are proud to be a local company jumping into the international arena ,\nborders said .\nour company has kind of been a nice - kept secret , so it\u2019s nice to put a spotlight on it .\nas head of the orchard\u2019s nashville team , phelps will lead strategy , development , label management and marketing for key orchard artists and labels in the market . she will also heighten and maintain relationships with key accounts and clients across a variety of genres , as well as attract , sign and retain new talent in order to grow the orchard\u2019s business in nashville .\nthe orchard is primarily known as an independent music , video , and film distribution company , but it also operates a youtube multi - channel network that consistently ranks among comscore\u2019s top 10 in the us . in fact , the network reached 18 . 1 million unique viewers in july . now , similar to fellow distributors like cinedigm , the orchard is expanding into original content .\napple was a very different company in the 1990s to the one we know today . it had a lot of products and a lot of stock , but not enough customers . there ' s only so long a company can survive like that .\nbillboard reports that sony , which owns 51 % of ioda , will own at least 50 % of the merged company .\nin 2015 the orchard began distributing films theatrically , with digging for fire as first release . [ 59 ] [ 60 ] prior to releasing films theatrically , the company originally released straight - to - video on demand titles . [ 61 ] in june 2015 , the company set a seven film deal with the duplass brothers , mark duplass , and jay duplass . [ 62 ]\nthe deal with the orchard is 180 degrees ' first big jump into the international film scene . borders said that when production of the film wraps up , the orchard will start applying to the big international film festivals . the goal is to do a world premiere of the film at one of the large international festivals .\ntoronto \u2013 july 9 , 2018 \u2013 the orchard announced today that it has named chris hardy as country manager , canada .\nnow his new york digital music firm the orchard is tackling an industry that has proved irresistible for countless entrepreneurs : hollywood .\nif you have received a notice from youtube that your video contains content that is owned or licensed by the orchard , a music and video distribution company , please read the outline below which will address any questions you may have . first off , please know that the orchard does not intend to sue you and , in most cases , will not be removing your video .\nat this point , though , the numbers didn ' t add up , and the lisa had to go . the macintosh went on to define the company .\nof the boston beer company is to seek long - term profitable growth by offering the highest quality product to the u . s . beer drinker .\nthe orchard is a leading music , film and video distribution company operating in over 30 markets worldwide . with a comprehensive artist & label services offering including full - service marketing , sync licensing , video services , transparent data analysis , advertising , rights management , digital and physical distribution and more , the orchard empowers creators and businesses to grow and adapt in the dynamic global industry .\nbefore branching into movies , the orchard was an early mover amid a transitioning music industry . gottehrer first started the company with his business partner scott cohen in new york ' s lower east side in 1997 , supplying independent music to outlets such as cdnow . the company benefited from the music industry ' s rocky transition to a world of itunes and streaming services including spotify , rhapsody and youtube .\nthe company was founded in 1997 as a music distribution and sales company , and had been releasing straight - to - vod movie titles . but davidson , who previously worked as an exec at microsoft\u2019s xbox , came onboard a year ago to grow the movie arm . even though the orchard is fully owned by sony music , it operates independently from sony pictures and sony pictures classics .\nit\u2019s certainly been an interesting ride , o\u2019regan stated ,\nand now with the orchard\u2019s experience and network we can continue the journey . \u201d\norchard is mainly orientated towards enhancing the child\u2019s awareness of colours , forms , and of course fruit and vegetables from all over the world .\nsony - owned distributor the orchard has bolstered its operation in europe with the full acquisition of two rivals : germany\u2019s finetunes and norway\u2019s phonofile .\nthe orchard , which was founded 18 years ago , has brought a number of independent labels in - house during its history .\nstated navin , \u201cour newly merged company is unique in structure , scale and reach . coming together as one company that is both truly global and locally - focused will allow us to take the service we provide to our artist and label partners to the next level .\nnashville , tn \u2013 may 14 , 2018 \u2013 the orchard has named jessica phelps general manager , nashville , it was announced today .\nin early 2003 , the orchard was bought by dimensional associates , the private equity arm of jds capital . danny stein , the ceo of dimensional associates , and joe samberg , the ceo of jds capital , became supervising members of the orchard ' s board of directors , alongside founders richard gottehrer and scott cohen , with stein becoming executive chairman , a position he would hold until 2015 when the company was sold to sony music entertainment .\n. their sources suggest that sony may purchase the rest of dimensional share in the future . the combined distribution company will have revenues of approximately $ 130 million .\nthe boss of indie label repping digital rights agency merlin was scathing yesterday about the news that sony\u2019s the orchard had acquired european independent music distributors phonofile and finetunes . merlin\u2019s charles caldas framed the acquisition as another \u201cland - grab of independent rights\u201d by a major record company via a \u201cfaux - indie imprint\u201d .\nsony is believed to have owned more than 50 % of the merged company , whose annual turnover is comfortably in excess of $ 100m .\nthe ever - enthusiastic gottehrer , still deeply involved in the business he started , said he hopes the orchard gets into bigger feature films as that side of the business grows .\nin a busy week for acquisitions , digital distribution firm the orchard has announced it has bought balconytv , the online video service where artists play a little song on a balcony . the digital company is particularly interested in the fan community the video channel , originally created by three friends in dublin , has built up over the years .\nbalconytv videos are currently viewable through youtube , vevo , daily motion and muzu , among others and will receive increased distribution via the orchard through services such as hulu . the orchard has said it will use the platform , which allows viewer to vote on artists , to further develop balconytv acts .\nas part of the offering , the orchard , celebrating its 20th anniversary , also provides corresponding reporting capabilities of all transactions delivered through the company ' s integrated reporting system , dubbed the orchard workstation , that will help indie labels track all aspects of their business , all the way through to providing royalty reporting and payments to artists and songwriters . the orchard ' s systems and tools allow labels\nto drive efficiency and revenue\nsony executives say , by providing source of stream analysis , physical and digital catalogue management , and integrated data feeds to the royaltyshare artist royalty accounting platform , which the orchard acquired in 2015 . it allows labels to view activity by project , territory , service , and source of stream over any period of time .\nthe script was written by 180 degrees co - owner archie borders and david henry . borders ' partners in the company are erin roark and mike fitzer .\nscully reorganised the company , installed gass\u00e9e at the head of the computer division and made jobs apple ' s chairman . that might sound like a plum job \u2013 indeed , a promotion \u2013 but in reality it was a largely ceremonial role that took the co - founder away from the day - to - day running of the company .\nnow the company is looking for the stamp of legitimacy that comes from getting movies into theaters , in addition to the straight - to - video on - demand market .\nthe orchard has acquired fellow digital distributor iris distribution , bringing further consolidation to the digital distribution marketplace , according to an email apparently addressed to iris - distributed labels from that company ' s co - founder and president matt laszuk . terms of the deal and plans for iris employees were not disclosed in the email .\nindependent music distributor the orchard is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a slew of announcements at midem including new label signings and an expanded european presence .\nthat business now becomes red music as a dedicated full - service marketing agency and label services company , led by president bob morelli .\nthe orchard is a leading music , film and video distribution company operating in over 30 markets worldwide . with a comprehensive artist & label services offering including full - service marketing , sync licensing , video services , transparent data analysis , advertising , rights management , digital and physical distribution and more , the orchard empowers creators and businesses to grow and adapt in the dynamic global industry . for further information , visit www . theorchard . com .\n\u201cthe orchard is the perfect home for our film , \u201d said carly stone . \u201cthey\u2019re passionate , cool and understand how to connect to our target audience . \u201d\ncontinue to build from the top down ( the orchard ceo and coo are both top - notch music and movie pros who are actually fun to work with .\n\u201cthe orchard is the only global comprehensive digital and physical distribution platform with its own delivery , sales , distribution and reporting systems built specifically for independent clients . \u201d\nthe orchard has been sending teams to film festivals like tribeca , tiff and cannes to hunt for movies fit for the big screen . in the coming days , the orchard is sending eight staffers to the sundance film festival in park city , utah , with the hopes of tracking down two or three more titles for this year ' s slate .\nbutler , who started the frenchkiss record label in 1999 ( which has worked with indie strongholds such as the hold steady , the antlers , local natives , passion pit , and bloc party ) , will act as vp of a & r ; at the orchard . he will report to orchard coo colleen theis . paul hanly , frenchkiss ' general manager and director of client relations , will report to orchard vp of client relations , jaclyn bertsch . he will continue to manage fklg ' s day - to - day label activities in addition to the company ' s u . s . new release team .\n\u201cit\u2019s a proprietary tool that finds content on behalf of our client and quickly enables payment , \u201d said the orchard\u2019s chief executive brad navin , who said the system saves the company 250 hours of labor a month by employees manually claiming videos on behalf of clients . \u201cplus , it\u2019s tasty and good for you . \u201d\nwhen paul davidson of the orchard boarded a plane for park city last january , he knew he had to make a splash at the sundance film festival . the company\u2019s senior vp of film and television scooped up five buzzy titles in utah , including the raunchy sex comedy \u201cthe overnight , \u201d starring taylor schilling and adam scott , [ \u2026 ]\nlos angeles , ca \u2013 may 14 , 2018 \u2013 the orchard announced today that the company has acquired north american rights to eva vives\u2019 feature directorial debut all about nina , which had its world premiere in the u . s . narrative competition at the 2018 tribeca film festival last month . the film will be released theatrically later this year .\nin this latest deal , dimensional associates , the private equity arm of jds capital management , which is the majority owner of the company , will retain a stake in the merged company . but sources speculate that there probably is an option for sony to buy out dimensional associates at a later date , just like there was in the ioda deal .\nthe orchard was founded by songwriter , record producer , and artist manager richard gottehrer and digital music executive scott cohen back in 1997 . the independent music and video distribution , marketing , and sales organization is now recognized as one of the biggest of its kind . billboard estimates that the orchard has annual revenues of $ 200 million .\nsome red labels told billboard they welcome the change , especially since familiar faces like long - time red staffer becker will now be a part of the orchard team .\nin connection with the creation of the new global structure for the orchard , red in the u . s . is being refocused as a dedicated full - service marketing agency and label services company called red music . the new red music is led by president bob morelli and will provide ongoing marketing , promotion , product management and label services support to its existing u . s . label client base now distributed through the orchard , in addition to offering its suite of services to the wider independent community in the u . s .\napple appealed , but to no avail . however , it did at least avoid losing to xerox , as the palo alto company\u2019s claim was thrown out .\nbut something had to give - and a decision had to be made , which turned out to be one of the most momentous decisions in the company ' s history .\nthe joining of sony music\u2019s independent distribution businesses comes at a time of accelerated international growth for the orchard . the company also has been steadily rolling out enhanced tool sets for labels to drive efficiency and revenue . these include source of stream analysis , physical and digital catalogue management , and integrated data feeds to the royaltyshare artist royalty accounting platform .\nwhen fklg left red distribution to work with the orchard several years ago , butler described the move to billboard in his typically thoughtful , somewhat tangential manner :\nwe went with the orchard fully because we speak the same language ,\nhe said .\nit ' s a lame analogy , but it ' s like [ frenchkiss ] speaks mac , [ not ] pc . people at the orchard speak mac , too . they ' ve been so honest with me for 10 years .\nthe orchard\u2019s mcn is a combination of owned and operated channels as well as channels owned by its partners such as pure noise records , frenchkiss records and metal injection . all told , the orchard ranked as the sixth largest youtube partner as measured by unique viewers in august , with 21 . 2 million unique viewers in the u . s .\nbeing owned by the orchard does take some of the pressure off , but there is still a need for it to prove its worth to its new owners . the main ways balconytv is doing that , beyond the brand deals , is by adding a new promotional platform for orchard acts as well as collecting performances for release on balconytv records .\ntricia arnold joins the company in the role of international sales and distribution director , bringing over 10 years of international indie label and distribution expertise , most recently at ada global .\nthe orchard operates in more than 25 global markets , and says it\u2019s \u201crapidly expanding\u201d its film and television distribution efforts . the company recently acquired a slate of recent festival favorites , including the sundance grand jury documentary prize winner \u201crich hill , \u201d \u201ccommunity\u201d creator dan harmon\u2019s \u201charmontown , \u201d and two films from the tribeca film festival , \u201cpoint and shoot\u201d and \u201cthe canal . \u201d\nthis isn\u2019t a particularly new phenomenon , and occurred in the cd age too , the argument being that it is a nifty way for artists to get the benefits of a major record company\u2019s global infrastructure , while retaining more control over their recordings business , and / or getting to work day - to - day with an independent record company .\nrichard gottehrer , co - founder of the orchard , attends sesac ' s 2014 pop awards at the new york public library on may 5 , 2014 in new york city .\nin this role , hardy will lead the orchard\u2019s expanded canadian operations , overseeing a newly - established team based in toronto that will be focused on further growing the company\u2019s business in the country . hardy will be responsible for driving regional strategy , as well as artist and label management , acquisitions , physical and digital sales , and business development .\nthe deal was negotiated by the orchard\u2019s danielle digiacomo with aqute media\u2019s berry meyerowitz & jeff sackman and icm partners on behalf of the filmmaker . stone is represented by icm partners and good fear .\ntoday we announce that we ' re joining with the orchard . we ' ve thought hard about where the industry is headed , and we truly believe that this is the best next step for our labels . marketing , technology , and legal expertise are all fundamental at the orchard , and we know that they have the momentum to help you succeed for the next nine years .\n\u201ci am excited to be working with colleen and the orchard team , \u201d hardy said . \u201ci have been working very closely with the orchard over the past two years and what quickly became obvious to me is that both the platform and the people are industry leaders . the combination of global reach and team allows us to simplify our label partners business internationally with best in class service . \u201d\nanother company that engages in copyright fraud on youtube is\nthe orchard music\n. i ' ve uploaded old radio shows , which are squarely in the public domain . they submit this same public domain material to the contentid system , and then fraudulently\nconfirm\ntheir ownership when a dispute is filed . there are others doing the same thing with radio shows .\nyoutube users have expressed concerns about the orchard claiming copyright ownership of music used in user - generated content that may or may not belong to them . according to an article posted on the daily rind , [ 50 ] if audio is matched to a particular copyright owner via youtube ' s content identification system , then one or more links will be placed under the video in order to help promote the copyright owner ' s music , with the video remaining available . if the claim has been made in error , the orchard ' s ugc team will remove it after review . in this context , the orchard has been criticised by youtube users for accusing them without justification . in many cases , the orchard did not own any copyrights at all . in some cases , the orchard tried to claim copyrights on songs that appeared in no form in video . [ 51 ] [ 52 ] [ 53 ] [ 54 ]\nfrom the beginning , starbucks set out to be a different kind of company . one that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition , but that also brought a feeling of connection .\n\u201cwe feel confident that our labels will be best positioned for a healthy and prosperous future alongside the orchard , that is dedicated to serving independents on a global level . \u201d\nthe two steves founded the company with a trend - bucking debut and had the gumption to target the industry\u2019s biggest names with its two follow ups . that must have left industry watchers wondering where it might go next .\nthe orchard and the independent online distribution alliance ( ioda ) , the two largest digital aggregators in the united states , are merging . sony music entertainment will be a strategic investor in the combined entity , sources tell billboard . biz .\nin 1997 , when richard gottehrer started his digital music company , the orchard , he already had a long and distinguished r\u00e9sum\u00e9 on the creative , sexy side of the music business . as a brill building songwriter , he had helped write \u201cmy boyfriend\u2019s back\u201d and \u201ci want candy\u201d ; later , as a producer of blondie and the go - go\u2019s , he brought the girl - group sensibility into the punk age .\na lot of viral or high - view - count videos benefit from video seeding or work with advertising companies to secure placement on highly - trafficked websites . \u201cthe orchard\u2019s interactive marketing team works on promotion and marketing of releases from our youtube clients . this generally includes a lot of the same efforts a video - seeding company would be involved in . \u201d\nrichard gottehrer , above at the black angels concert at the angel orensanz foundation on the lower east side , was a songwriter and producer for years . now he is the chief creative officer of the orchard , a distributor of digital music .\nnine - year - old iris , co - founded by laszuk and chief marketing officer bryn boughton , joins a growing distribution company that merged with ioda distribution in march . boughton is head of blinkeractive , iris ' s interactive marketing and promotion arm . the orchard also offers marketing services in addition to distribution of both digital and phyiscal product .\n\u201ci am beyond excited to join the team . the orchard is positioned for growth in australia and new zealand and has an impressive global network that most labels simply do not have access to , \u201d rayner said . \u201ci look forward to signing incredible artists , building a great local services team and continuing the strong relationships the orchard has with our artists and label partners here and abroad . \u201d\ndan has a way with making people feel special and part of his universe ,\nsaid joe russo , ceo of\nharmontown\nproduction company starburns industries .\nyou can add kontor new media to your list of idiots . a german company doing much the same as some of the aforementioned copyright claimers . youtube just flagged a bunch of my songs which kontor claim copyright over which in fact they don ' t . surely youtube themselves are accessories to fraud themselves as the company claiming copyright has no right , therefore infringing the contentid regulations ? food for thought\nwith its new structure , the orchard now has the capabilities to provide labels and artists from anywhere in the world the full range of label and artist marketing , sales and distribution services , across all formats , platforms and territories .\nthe fourth quarter of 1989 marked the first time apple had seen a drop in sales . the stock market got edgy , apple ' s shares lost a fifth of its value , and despite having once been tipped to one day head up the company , gass\u00e9e left the following year . like jobs , he went on to found another radical computer company \u2013 in this case , be incorporated , which developed the beos operating system .\nbut the company bets it can take advantage of coming changes in the way movies make money . traditionally , features don ' t appear on video on demand until months after their theatrical release . but some filmmakers and companies , including the orchard , are experimenting by putting movies out for home consumption and in theaters at the same time , a tactic hollywood calls a day - and - date release .\nyoutube users have expressed concerns about the orchard claiming copyright ownership of music used in user - generated content that may or may not belong to them . according to an article by the orchard on their daily rind blog , [ 56 ] if audio is matched to a particular copyright owner via youtube ' s content identification system , then one or more links will be placed under the video in order to help promote the copyright owner ' s music , with the video remaining available . the article states that erroneous claims are removed by the orchard team after review upon email communication with their dispute department . [ 56 ]\nbeos was developed by be inc , a company founded by former apple executive , jean - louis gass\u00e9e . he had been appointed as apple ' s director of european operations in 1981 and , four years later , was responsible for informing apple ' s board of jobs ' intention to oust ceo john sculley - the act that led to jobs ' departure from the company .\naccording to an sec filing , sony has entered into an agreement to acquire all the remaining shares in the business in a $ 200m ( \u20ac136m ) deal with current stakeholder orchard asset holdings , llc .\nindie distributors merge : the orchard and ioda , the two largest independent distributors of digital music , are merging , the companies announced on tuesday . the combined firm , to be called the orchard , will be something of a super - indie , with $ 130 million in revenue and deals to release the music of thousands of labels and music groups , from the barsuk and daptone labels to the london symphony orchestra and sesame workshop . the news was first reported on monday night by billboard .\ntwo years ago the orchard acquired the tvt label and took over its physical distribution business , allowing the orchard to release cds and vinyl records in addition to mp3s . holding a gatefold copy of the black angels\u2019 new album , with a rich blue - and - orange optical - illusion design , mr . gottehrer looked a bit nostalgic for an older era as he prepared to go to a showcase for the band last week .\ncannes , france \u2013 may 13 , 2018 \u2013 the orchard announced today that the company has acquired north american rights to birds of passage at the 2018 cannes film festival . directed by cristina gallego and ciro guerro , who produced and directed embrace of the serpent , the first colombian film ever to be nominated for an academy award , birds of passage is a vivid family saga that details the impact of drug trafficking on an indigenous family and its culture .\nanother great article from sheri candler . the peek behind the curtain of how an independent digital distribution company works is very helpful to all filmmakers . the key element that i noticed is that orchard still requires filmmakers to come to the table with a lot of community building work already in place , such as a lengthy email list . i can see how orchard can leverage their brand and provide a great gateway for filmmakers who have their \u201csh * t\u201d together to get even more exposure on multiple digital platforms . a working partnership indeed , as oppose to a straight \u201call rights\u201d buyout and no control .\nnorway\u2019s phonofile and germany\u2019s finetunes formally came together under one parent company \u2013 sendr \u2013 at the start of last year . at the time the two music distributors described the move as \u201cone of the most significant mergers in the history of the independent digital distribution market\u201d , adding that the two businesses would now actively collaborate .\nthe boston beer company will continue its independently - minded quest to brew great beer and to advocate for the growth of craft beer across america . in addition to samuel adams beers and the other craft beers brewed by a & s brewing , our craft beer incubator , our family of brands include twisted tea and angry orchard hard cider . for more information , please visit urltoken , urltoken , and urltoken ."]}
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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": 37}], "title": "transcopic records", "paragraphs": ["glassnote records has slapped glover with a lawsuit over a $ 700 , 000 streaming royalties dispute .\nrare promotional only paper bag issued in limited quantities by parlophone records in 2003 to promote the album release .\nsmall record label . appears to be affilated with graham coxon himself . director , a & r : jamie davis distribution : transcopic is distributed by vital distribution urltoken\nthe latest signings to ex - blur guitarist graham coxon ' s transcopic label , madcap humorists mower have just released their second album , ' people are cruel ' . julia willis talks to the trio about their first eighteen months together\nafter a few shows in and around london , they sign with food records and change their name to blur , as suggested by food co - boss andy ross . debut release she ' s so high enters uk top 50 .\nofficial promo only condom issued in strictly limited quantities by domino records to selected individuals within the music industry to promote the ' do you want to ' single and ' you could have it so much better ' album releases in 2005 .\nblur members branch off into personal pursuits - coxon releases a lo - fi solo album , the sky is too high , on his own label , transcopic ; james joins forces with keith allen , damien hirst and joe strummer in fat les , scoring big novelty hits over the summer and again at christmas ; rowntree learns to fly aeroplanes .\ni first came across ooberman via the transcopic records website - bought their first single sugar bum because it was infectiously bouncy , dancey , wonderful . when i saw this album i bought it because i loved sugar bum so much - initially i was a little disappointed because the other tracks on the album weren ' t as punky ( and even the version of sugar bum on here has less of a raw edge ) , but very soon i got to love every single song on here . my wife and i even ended up leaving our wedding ceremony to the sound of ooberman singing\namazing in bed\n. ooberman approach music - making and lyric writing in a way that it completely , uniquely their own , and the result is a magical emotion - laden world that will make you laugh and cry more than any other band i can think of .\nthe much anticipated fourth dragster album will finally be released via john robb ' s louder than war records label . the coventry ( uk ) based five piece have gained a worldwide unique cult - like following thanks to their enigmatic b - movie inspired style of song - writing and adrenaline fuelled live performances led by the mesmerizing antics of their lead singer , fi .\n101 hits , 2 cd originals , 2 lp ' s en un cd , 2cd originais , 3 cd originals , 3cd originals , a time to remember , additive , ardeck , axis ( 3 ) , blue line , chemistry , classical moods , dance for ever , disco dr\u00f8net , do you remember ? , electrospective , emi creative services , emi dance house , emi digital , emi operations italy s . p . a . , emi premium , emi studio , emi ' s pop f\u00f8r serie , escape , hi fi collection , historical archives , hydra , jazz masters ( 5 ) , just great songs , master of funk & soul series , masters of funk & soul , musica poderosa , nutbush , power exchange records & tapes , price attack ! , queen 25 , sbk ( 2 ) , sesam , sidewalk , starline , syncopate ( 2 ) , talent ( 15 ) , transcopic , transglobal emi , wereldsterren , world record club\nthe moldy peaches were established in the mid - 90s by adam green and kimya dawson , after meeting in upstate new york . the duo helped spawn the \u201canti - folk\u201d music genre movement , bringing a more quirky , lo - fi punk element into the indie music scene . after releasing their own music for a few years , they collected their best material for a proper album , and in 2001 shared \u201cthe moldy peaches\u201d via rough trade records .\nfour years after releasing their merge debut , frozen letter , spider bags return with an lp that ascends to new levels of aural punch and perspective . the years that elapsed between records were crucial in enabling that progress to take place . recorded in memphis at bunker audio by andrew mccalla ( who also engineered 2012\u2019s shake my head ) , someday everything will be fine leverages the limitations and glory of the tascam 388 , a vintage recording / mixing device that\u2019s acquired a mythos via its association with legendary records by dinosaur jr . and others . unlike the error - erasing editing software spider bags frontman dan mcgee has favored in the past , the tascam\u2019s charms are more immediate , and it has a visceral resonance all its own . someday everything will be fine , which is about the importance of saying f * * k it and dancing to a rock and roll record , is an album only spider bags could make .\nfourth album from sunn 0 ) ) ) , featuring a new expanded line - up with julian cope , joe preston ( thrones , ex - earth , ex - melvins ) and runhild gammels ( thorr ' s hammer vocalist ) . sunn 0 ) ) ) converged in august 2002 in magnetic park studios ( curated by rex ritter of fontanelle / ex - jessamine ) portland , oregon . the results of this diverse yet visionary collaboration are certainly sunn 0 ) ) ) ' s most eclectic , pro / regressive birthing . julian cope guests on the incredible\nmy wall\n. for fans of earth , jessamine , 70s miles davis , warp records and drugs !\nwhen sarah records went down the pan , fey indie kids everywhere gasped with panic . where were they going to get their sweet little tunes from now ? fortunately , ooberman are there to fill this gap with the magic treehouse ' s tales of snogging , love , lsd , geeks at the physics ' disco , bongo drums and blossoms . and they sing bits in french . this is lovely , melodious , sugary indie pop , with harmonious vocals and melodious tunes . stand out tracks include the opening , rousing toe - tapper\nmillion suns\nand the gentle , calming breakthrough\nhit\nshorley wall\n. just make sure you brush your teeth after listening . - - helen marquis\na former writing student of central st martins and the faber academy , watson uses his own fiction writing as a spring board for his lyrics , a method he has also used for his previous records . the new album takes inspiration from the reoccurring themes and language of the jg ballard novel ' hello america ' . now that i\u2019m a river was co - produced by watson with longtime collaborator david glover at tesla studios in sheffield and features a hand - picked band , including guillemot ' s fyfe dangerfield and hot club de paris ' paul rafferty . rozi plain and members of the deep throat choir and trashkit also make an appearance on the album title track ' now that i ' m a river ' .\n\u201cdriving pop fuelled by simple , incessant guitar lines , combined with phillips\u2019s facility for a hook - laden melody . \u201d the wire / / \u201cthe songwriter that helped kick off indie rock as we know it . \u201d npr / / \u201ccapable of rousing rock and breathtaking beauty . \u201d pitchfork / / \u201cthe group\u2019s loose and energetic and its signature pop - rock is still potent and the melodies as catchy as ever . \u201d pop matters / / following on from \u2018the bbc sessions\u2019 on fire records , the chills released their first full length album in nearly two decades . \u2018silver bullets ' hailed the return of one of new zealand\u2019s most respected exports ; bursting with chiming dunedin - pop anthems , melodic rock and phillipps\u2019 playful punk - rock tendencies , the thrilling new album brings them to the next chapter . recorded at albany street studios in dunedin ( nz ) the album instantly reaffirms phillipps\u2019 aptitude for writing intelligent and timeless pop songs delivered with conviction .\nthese records where singers were making really eclectic and outward looking productions - writing * through * the process of recording , and literally * playing * with technologies tha t were totally new to them . all the gear that i gathered to make the album was basically discarded or devalued . i got a bunch of stuff from craigslist that interested me : a cheap fm synth , some hindustani electronics , and an old three - head tape deck to use as a\npoor man ' s space echo .\nthe icing on the cake is a one - of - a - kind homemade digital synthesizer called\nthe mutant\n. i worked with my brother to design it . he built it and coded it . the concept of the synth is parallel to the concept of the album itself . it ' s an electronic take on\nfolk\nsounds ( bends , drones , modal playing ) and folk creative approaches ( a cobbling together and reformatting of existing elements ) .\nyet so much lies in the shadows behind these tracks : other states , other lives , other dreams , other relationships\u2014fogged over , perhaps , but there nonetheless . yes , baby grand has its share of breakup songs but this time , even as something is being mourned , something else is being worked through . listen as the heartbreak and yearning of \u201cnew amsterdam\u201d come crashing down into the beautiful stasis of \u201csouthern doldrums\u201d ( the former was inspired by cyndi lauper and joy division , mclamb claims , while the latter draws upon john cale\u2019s meditative solo records ) . \u201ci\u2019ve embraced the idea that getting murky is what the band is , \u201d says mclamb of the various assemblies of players and the various genre influences that have fuelled the love language at different points in time . \u201ci love bands like the ramones that have one thing that really works , and i love a good restaurant that serves one really good dish . but i get bored\u2026 i want this album to showcase different types of pop songwriting and structures . \u201d the song \u201cjuiceboxx\u201d is what you\u2019d get if mick jagger crooned his \u201cemotional rescue\u201d falsetto over a backing track by the style council .\nlondon band average sex have announced the release of their second ep \u2018melodie\u2019 , released on tim burgess\u2019 o genesis recordings . the ep was produced by tim burgess and james spencer and recorded in cheshire and is the follow - up to the acclaimed debut ep \u2018ice cream\u2019 that was released in december . with average sex it ' s love at first sight and love at first listen - just depends whether you see them live or hear one of their records first . if you like girls , boys , guitars , melodies and something to dance to then laetitia , sam , louise , finn and jamie might well be your new bffs . finding love , falling out of love , slashing tyres , eating ice cream - all the major subjects are covered in classic three - minute pop gems that you will still be humming days later . their songs are gorgeous and their gigs are hectic . and now they have a new ep with four reasons to love them more : \u2018ne m\u2019oublie pas\u2019 , \u2018u suck\u2019 , \u2018melodie\u2019 and \u2018sociopath\u2019 are future classics . average sex are like the band you ' ve been matched with on a dating site , so be free and go meet them for a drink\nthis naidoc week , we ' ll be celebrating the music of aboriginal and torres strait islander musicians on rage .\ntune in to the rage naidoc week special next saturday july 14 from 10am and again from 11 : 43pm on abc tv .\nnamed after a character in the godfather , this week ' s guests luca brasi are going to make you an offer you can ' t refuse .\ntune in to luca brasi on rage saturday july 7 from 10am and again from 12 : 00pm on abc tv .\nbringing his chilled out vibes to the red couch this saturday morning is didirri .\ntune in to didirri on rage : 8 : 30am saturday 7 july on abc .\nthis week ' s guests , camp cope demand attention , for both their melodic songwriting and take no prisoners punk attitude .\ntune in saturday june 30 from 10am and again from 11 : 57pm on abc tv .\nthis clip was shot using a high - 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hop , plainsong to punk .\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\nmanchmal fragen wir uns , ob das , was wir sehen in den filmen tats\u00e4chlich wahr ist oder nur ein haufen von mortadella von hollywood l\u00f6schte zu unterhalten . wenn sie jemals poker film aller zeiten gesehen haben , haben sie ihnen zu gehen n\u00fcsse gesehen \u201eerz\u00e4hlt\u201c und viele male versucht , die herzfrequenz des gegners zu sehen . in einem k\u00fcrzlich erschienenen dank heimspiel zu einer gro\u00dfz\u00fcgigen frau , fand ich mich aus versehen den gegenstand eines experiments in die g\u00fcltigkeit dieses stigma hollywood .\nich spiele poker monatlich zu einem festen heimspiel in meiner nachbarschaft . wir sind seit etwas mehr als ein jahr zusammen spielen jetzt und es ist eine gro\u00dfe gruppe von jungs . ich genie\u00dfe es immer , mit ihnen jede chance zu spielen , die ich bekomme .\nvor ein paar monaten , habe ich zuf\u00e4llig eine aktivit\u00e4t tracker zu tragen , die herzfrequenz zusammen mit schritten verfolgt usw . meine frau es mir vor kurzem als geschenk gegeben hatte , und ich hatte es f\u00fcr ein paar wochen getragen . ich trug es 24 / 7 , da es auch schlaf verfolgt . als es zeit war , poker zu spielen , dachte ich nicht einmal zweimal \u00fcber die tatsache , dass ich es trug . allerdings habe ich gelernt , eine wertvolle lektion aus den auf dem ger\u00e4t an diesem abend erfassten daten .\nerst am n\u00e4chsten tag , dass ich erkennen ich etwas wirklich cool hatte . bei der \u00fcberpr\u00fcfung ein diagramm , das meine herzfrequenz f\u00fcr die letzten 24 stunden zeigte , bemerkte ich einige dinge aus der zeit des pokerspiels , dass mein auge gefangen . was ich sah , hat mich tiefer graben mehr zu erfahren .\nauf meinem chart meine herzfrequenz f\u00fcr die letzten 24 stunden zeigt , fand ich zwei wichtige dinge . zuerst habe ich bemerkt , dass meine herzfrequenz f\u00fcr fast die gesamte poker - spiel erh\u00f6ht wurde . zweitens fand ich gro\u00dfe spitzen in meiner herzfrequenz an verschiedenen punkten .\nich habe eine normale ruheherzfrequenz von etwa 60 schl\u00e4gen pro minute . ihre ruheherzfrequenz als die herzfrequenz definiert , dass ihr k\u00f6rper hat , wenn es in ruhe ist . es wird oft festgestellt , w\u00e4hrend sie f\u00fcr eine ganze weile entspannt worden sind ( wie auf der couch einen film sehen ) oder w\u00e4hrend sie schlafen . grunds\u00e4tzlich ist ihre ruhe - herzfrequenz etwa dort , wo ihre herzfrequenz sein sollte , wenn sie nicht aus\u00fcben oder betonend , sich in irgendeiner form .\nw\u00e4hrend ich poker in dieser nacht spielte , habe ich nicht bemerkt ein gef\u00fchl , \u00fcberm\u00e4\u00dfig gestresst . ich erinnere mich , auf jeden fall einige h\u00f6hen und tiefen ( wie bei jedem pokerspiel ) , aber ich ging nicht dort aus gef\u00fchl , wie ich war gestresst . doch zu meiner herzfrequenz diagramm betrachten , w\u00fcrden sie anders gedacht haben . meine durchschnittliche herzfrequenz w\u00e4hrend des gesamten spiels war etwa 120 schl\u00e4ge pro minute , die mehr ist als meine ruhe - herzfrequenz verdoppeln .\nich war erstaunt zu sehen , dass meine herzfrequenz f\u00fcr das gesamte spiel , das hoch gehoben hatte . sie k\u00f6nnen den moment sehen das spiel gestartet und in dem moment , als ich am finaltisch ausgeschlagen . vor und nach dem war meine herzfrequenz in einem normalen bereich .\ndie andere sache , die ich aus dem datum auffiel , war , dass es auf ein paar punkte spikes waren . an seiner spitze , meine herzfrequenz erreicht kurz 151 schl\u00e4ge pro minute . mit blick auf die zeit , die aufgetreten sind , war es mir klar , dass spike fiel mit , wenn ich fr\u00fch auf den nut flush floppte im spiel . innerlich war ich super aufgeregt und anscheinend so war mein k\u00f6rper . es gab ein paar anderen spikes als auch an diesem abend , was geschehen aussehen haben , als ich bluffen , erschrocken , oder aufgeregt . es war sehr cool , diese daten zu haben .\nnach \u00fcber diese daten kommen , habe ich einige mehr forschung auf eigene faust zu sehen , wie ich diese daten verwenden , k\u00f6nnte mein spiel zu verbessern . nat\u00fcrlich muss es etwas sein , das ich aus diesen daten nehmen kann . im folgenden werde ich ihnen helfen , zu verstehen , was ich gelernt , so dass auch sie ihr pokerspiel durch die vermeidung von diesem physischen tell verbessern k\u00f6nnen .\nein spieler herzfrequenz kann am pokertisch eine physische tell zu ihrem wettbewerb . spieler f\u00fcr dieses tell sucht , wird versuchen , den hals schauen des spielers puls zu messen . eine beschleunigte herzfrequenz k\u00f6nnte bedeuten , dass der spieler blufft oder dass er auf einer gro\u00dfen hand ist .\neine herzfrequenz des spielers erh\u00f6hen k\u00f6nnte , wenn er einen bluff gemacht hat und von einem drohenden anruf angst . auf der umkehrung , die herzfrequenz des spielers k\u00f6nnte beschleunigt werden , wenn er sich auf eine gro\u00dfe hand ist und auf der innenseite angeregt . so oder so , wenn die herzfrequenz beschleunigt wird , wird es potenzielle informationen zu ihrer konkurrenz zu geben , und es ist daher wert zu verstehen , wie k\u00f6nnen sie beide spur und besser ihre herzfrequenz voran steuern .\nsie k\u00f6nnen ihre herzfrequenz \u00fcber einen tats\u00e4chlichen herzfrequenzgurt irgendeiner form einer vorrichtung entweder verfolgen , die herzfrequenz - tracking hinein gebaut hat . ich werde decken sowohl im folgenden n\u00e4her .\nwenn es um die riemen herzfrequenz , gibt es zwei formen zu diesem zeitpunkt . erstens ist die klassische herzfrequenzgurt ein , das vor allem von sportlern verwendet wird . es handelt sich um einen zoll breit , und es geht um ihre gesamte brust knapp unter deinem herzen sitzt . diese b\u00e4nder k\u00f6nnen leicht unter ihrem hemd verborgen werden , ohne dass ihre wettbewerber jemals zu wissen , dass sie eine tragen .\nmarkennamen wie garmin , polar und wahoo fitness alle machen diese traditionellen herzfrequenz riemen , die sie um die brust zu tragen . sie neigen dazu , f\u00fcr ungef\u00e4hr $ 40 - $ 100 , und sie werden paaren mit anwendungen auf ihrem handy f\u00fcr den einzelhandel , so dass sie die herzfrequenzdaten zu bekommen .\nder neueste trend in herzfrequenzmonitor riemen ist die optische herzfrequenz . optisches herzfrequenz riemen m\u00fcssen um die brust nicht gehen und k\u00f6nnen an orten wie der arm oder das handgelenk verwendet werden . statt des zuh\u00f6rens f\u00fcr ihr herz schlug wie ein standard - herzfrequenz - messger\u00e4t , optische herzfrequenz - monitore verwenden licht ihre herzfrequenz durch die haut zu messen .\nin unserem leitfaden f\u00fcr fu\u00dfball - wetten verbringen wir viel zeit zu sagen , was sie tun sollen . wir bieten alle arten von tipps , was zu betrachten faktoren , wenn sie ihre auswahl getroffen , die art der eins\u00e4tze sollten sie platzieren sein , und die strategien sollten sie verwenden . wenn sie all diese ratschl\u00e4ge befolgen , haben sie eine sehr gute chance , etwas geld zu verdienen .\nerfolgreiche fu\u00dfball - wetten sind nicht nur darum , wenn die richtigen dinge zu tun . es geht auch um nicht die falschen dinge zu tun . es sind die fehler , die sie , dass machen letztlich geld kostet , wenn wetten , so dass sie offensichtlich so wenig wie m\u00f6glich machen wollen . du wirst immer expekt etwas machen , vor allem , wenn sie anfangen , aber sie auf ein minimum reduziert wird dazu beitragen , ihr guthaben zu sch\u00fctzen .\nauf dieser seite stellen wir einige der h\u00e4ufigsten fehler fu\u00dfball - wetten . wir bieten auch einige ratschl\u00e4ge , wie man sie vermeiden zu machen und im anschluss an diese wird ihnen helfen , auf dem richtigen weg zu halten .\neinige leute k\u00f6nnten argumentieren , dass eine erfolgreiche fu\u00dfball - wetten ist \u00fcber die statistiken und daten zu analysieren . wir stimmen nicht zu . zu wissen , welche informationen zu suchen und diese informationen zu analysieren , in der lage sind sicherlich wichtige attribute f\u00fcr ein fu\u00dfball bettor , aber sie sind weit von den einzigen , die materie .\naus unserer sicht ist die f\u00e4higkeit , ein fu\u00dfballspiel zu sehen und die relativen st\u00e4rken und schw\u00e4chen beider teams zu beurteilen ist gleicherma\u00dfen wertvoll . in der tat ist es vielleicht sogar noch mehr . und doch viele wettern nehmen nicht alle vorteile der im fernsehen fu\u00dfball im angebot und stattdessen ausschlie\u00dflich auf spielberichte st\u00fctzen und die relevanten ver\u00f6ffentlichten statistiken . das ist ein fehler .\nfu\u00dfball im fernsehen k\u00f6nnen sie wertvolle einblicke in team die st\u00e4rken und schw\u00e4chen geben .\nes besteht kein zweifel , dass viele fu\u00dfball beobachten kann ihnen helfen , fundiertere wettentscheidungen betway zu treffen . sie werden viel mehr \u00fcber die arten und qualit\u00e4ten der verschiedenen teams und spieler kennen lernen , und dies kann unglaublich n\u00fctzlich sein , wenn sie versucht , vorherzusagen , wie ein spiel herausstellen wird .\nmit fu\u00dfball , solch ein beliebter sport , gibt es keinen mangel an menschen bereit sind , ihre meinung zu ihm bieten . einige dieser leute sind h\u00f6renswert auch , aber einige von ihnen sind es nicht . leider sind viele der menschen , die sie besser ignorieren die medien auf sie etwas gesto\u00dfen .\ndie medien geben eine enorme menge an aufmerksamkeit auf fu\u00dfball , vor allem in den vereinigten staaten . es gibt praktisch permanente berichterstattung w\u00e4hrend der saison , von denen viele geh\u00f6ren so genannte experten geben ihre meinung \u00fcber teams , spieler und kommenden spiele . zwar gibt es sicherlich einige bona - fide - experten sind , die wissen , was sie reden , es gibt viele , die als der durchschnittliche fu\u00dfballfan nicht mehr auskennen .\nviele wettern setzen viel vertrauen in dem , was die \u201eexperten\u201c zu sagen haben , und lassen diese ihre wetten entscheidung beeinflussen . wir glauben , dass dies ein fehler zu sein . es ist immer sinnvoll , zus\u00e4tzliche einblicke und sichtweisen zu erhalten , die sie nicht 888sport bonus code in betracht gezogen haben , so dass die abdeckung der fu\u00dfball - medien k\u00f6nnen sich in einem solchen ausma\u00df n\u00fctzlich sein . allerdings ist es wichtig , nicht nur , dass alles \u00fcbernehmen sie h\u00f6ren oder zu lesen ist richtig . sie k\u00f6nnen sicher , dass es an bord nehmen , aber sie sollen schlie\u00dflich ihre eigene meinung sein bilden .\nwenn sie alle ihre wetten entscheidungen \u00fcber teams offensive f\u00e4higkeiten basieren zu machen , dann machst du einen gro\u00dfen fehler . leider ist dies etwas , das viele freizeit wettern tun . sie k\u00f6nnen f\u00fcr diese wirklich vergeben werden , da die medien in der offensive weit mehr als auf die verteidigung konzentrieren neigt . sehen sie jedes spiel im fernsehen und es ist fast immer die offensive bewegt , die hervorgehoben und diskutiert werden die meisten .\nein team f\u00fcr den erfolg oder mangel an , wird immer kommen , um die summe seiner teile nach unten . ein guter angriff geht offensichtlich ein team punkten zu helfen , und das ist , warum es dazu neigt , die meiste aufmerksamkeit zu ziehen . die opposition von scoring 10bet bonus 2018 zu verhindern , ist auch wenn von entscheidenden bedeutung . tats\u00e4chlich ist es oft verteidigung eines teams , das ein spiel bestimmt , wie gespielt wird .\nwenn die erstellung von prognosen \u00fcber das , was ein team ist wahrscheinlich in einem kommenden spiel zu tun , m\u00fcssen sie so viele faktoren wie m\u00f6glich ber\u00fccksichtigen . wenn ihre strategie ist einfach die teams mit der besten offensive zu unterst\u00fctzen , dann werden sie wahrscheinlich geld auf lange sicht zu verlieren .\nverletzungen k\u00f6nnen auf einem team der leistung einen gro\u00dfen einfluss haben , sowohl in der einmaligen spielen und w\u00e4hrend einer saison . jedes team verliert seinen star - quarterback , zum beispiel , wird deutlich betroffen . aus diesem grund ist man immer auf berichte \u00fcber verletzungen jeder spielwoche aussehen sollte , bevor sie ihre wetten entscheidungen zu treffen .\nes ist wichtig , dass sie die wirkung von verletzungen richtig obwohl interpretieren . viele wettern wird automatisch ein team abschreiben , wenn sie ohne einen ihrer gro\u00dfen namen spieler sind , aber nur sehr wenige teams sind auf einem einzelnen individuum allein angewiesen . sie sollten nicht ein team zum scheitern verurteilt \u00fcbernehmen , nur weil sie einen ihrer sterne verloren haben .\ndies funktioniert auch in beiden richtungen . es ist ein irrtum zu \u00fcbersch\u00e4tzen die auswirkungen einer verletzung auf einen gro\u00dfen namen , aber es ist auch ein fehler untersch\u00e4tzen die auswirkungen einer verletzung eines weniger bekannten spieler . manchmal relativ unbemerkt spieler sind integrale bestandteile eines teams .\nes gibt keine festen regeln f\u00fcr die m\u00f6glichen auswirkungen von verletzungen der beurteilung , wie es im wesentlichen darum geht , pers\u00f6nliche entscheidung . das wichtigste ist , eher eine richtige analyse zu tun , als nur annahmen getroffen werden .\nviele , vielleicht die meisten , wettern konzentrieren sich ausschlie\u00dflich auf der national football league , wenn wetten auf fu\u00dfball . dies ist durchaus verst\u00e4ndlich aufgrund der tatsache , dass es viel mehr berichterstattung \u00fcber die nfl ist als jede andere liga , und vieles mehr in der art von daten und statistiken . es ist immer noch , obwohl ein fehler .\ndas grundlegende ziel , wenn wetten auf fu\u00dfball ist es , m\u00f6glichkeiten zu identifizieren , f\u00fcr eins\u00e4tze platzieren , die gute wert . dies ist im grunde , wie sie geld verdienen . wenn sie nur wetten , wenn sie wert finden , dann sollten sie einen gewinn auf lange sicht machen . es ist selbstverst\u00e4ndlich , identifiziert tats\u00e4chlich die richtigen m\u00f6glichkeiten , die die herausforderung ist . begrenzen sie ihre beschr\u00e4nkte sich auf die nfl und college - football und canadian football league zu ignorieren , macht es noch eine herausforderung .\nthe new solr search is live on musicbrainz as of 12 : 00 gmt , 30 june 2018 . for more details see this blog post .\nsubsidiary of emi . roster includes graham coxon , bill childish and the buff medways , neon , mower , you am i .\nbrought to you by metabrainz foundation and our sponsors and supporters . cover art provided by the cover art archive .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ngraham coxon has come a long way since leaving blur . anthony strutt examines his new dvd , which was filmed at an oxford gig and showcases all four of his four solo albums\nthe godfather of garage rock , billy childish has put 100 albums under various monikers . ben howarth watches his latest band , the buff medways , put on an electrifying performance at a free festival in kent\nkiller stretch ( a . e . r . o . b . i . c . )\nitalian division of emi released on mid 80 the budget\ntalent\nseries . on this series were reissued a selection of successfull albums published by italian emi and related companies : pink floyd , kraftwerk , sex pistols and lots of others . there wasn ' t any logo on sleeves , inner sleeves or labels to identify the album released on the series . just only the shrink - wrap had the\ntalent\nlogo ( all albums were released sealed ) . anyway , most album have a new , different catalogue number from the original release and / or from previous reissues .\nthis group ' s official name is wild billy childish & the friends of the buff medway fanciers association , but they generally shorten it to the buff medways .\nshow all genres indie avant . leftfield . post - rock . drone . experimental psych . krautrock . prog . rock folk . americana . blues . rock & roll ; synth - pop . alt - r & b ; . cold wave . industrial bass music . grime . jungle . future beats hip hop . r ' n ' b . trap house . techno . electronica . ambient . neo - classical disco . italo . cosmic . disco - not - disco . boogie balearic . yacht rock . new age . downbeat funk . soul . jazz . free jazz . broken beat soundtracks . library music . exotica . easy world . african . latin dub . reggae . dancehall . ska . rocksteady magazines . books bags . boxes slipmats . cleaners . dj equipment clothing miscellaneous piccadilly merchandise\nthe 1982 - cult - album\n13 . 13\nremastered and containing previously unreleased live recordings . limited to 499 copies on red vinyl , including poster . no - wave / post - punk icon lydia lunch is renowned for her excessive live performances . the singer , spoken word artist and actress was an integral part of the burgeoning new york no wave scene in the late 1970s , founding teenage jesus and the jerks with james chance and later working with thurston moore , the birthday party , immigrant newborns , jim thirlwell / foetus , henry rollins and the experimental filmmaker richard kern . this classic dives into the dark side of early 80 ' s l . a . and the dark , shattering lyrics , supported by lunch ' s fearful vocals , make you feel the breath of murder and desperation on your neck .\nformed in the late 1970s as an art collective , the mekons are one of the longest - running and most prolific of the first - wave british punk rock bands . through the years , the band ' s musical style has evolved , incorporating aspects of country music , folk music , alternative rock and even occasional experiments with dub . following the release of new single\nstill waiting\n, and the success of mekonville - a weekend - long music festival organised and curated by the mekons themselves - the re - united 1977 line - up have continued to play live shows , and have now recorded their first album together since 1980 .\noriginally from sheffield , liverpool & the forest of dean , the three lovers met in the network of little mesters music studios on john street in sheffield .\ninitially engineering , producing and playing on each other ' s projects , they subsequently teamed up to form speed for lovers in 2010 .\nthe past eight years have been spent wearing out rave trainers , building studios in their attics and sheds , geeking out with sound on sound articles and faffing with tech .\nwith two members who came and stayed and one who couldn ' t leave , ' hot yoga emoji ' is the band ' s ode to sheffield .\nfield recordings of late nights out and early stumblings home link tracks together and place their moments of creation in the city .\nspurred on by sheffield ' s kabal nights and trips to the electric chair in mcr , ' hot yoga emoji ' mixes live drums and bass guitar with pocket sound generators , old synths and vocals to create an album of irresistible live dance music . !\nsomebody pinch me ! i ' ve darted back through some sort of temporal twister and found myself carefree and keyed up , losing my shit to a dance punk masterpiece . recalling the best bits of golden era dfa , gramme or crazy p , this sheffield crew are here to make you move .\nsongwriter jack tatum makes music as wild nothing and sounds about as removed from his home of blacksburg , va . , as one could imagine . like a blend of cocteau twins and atlas sound , the songs on his breakthrough full - length debut , gemini , are willowy and ethereal , but tethered to a sturdy and sinewy backbone . \u201cchinatown\u201d waltzes through a timeless , misty tableaux of wispy vocals and plucky guitars , with a wonderfully faint verse / chorus / verse skeleton , while tracks like the fantastically sticky \u201csummer holiday\u201d and \u201cour composition book\u201d have a jangly melancholy the evokes johnny marr and the smiths . tatum uses his charmingly imperfect falsetto on \u201cconfirmation , \u201d darting in and out of hazy keyboards and shyly bubbling guitar and bass lines . his voice takes on a darker , flatter intonation on songs like the murky \u201cpessimist\u201d and the bittersweet \u201clive in dreams . \u201d gemini is a beautiful , aural space that\u2019s perfect for getting lost in .\nthe spitfires announce the release of their third album ' year zero ' on 27th july 2018 . available on cd , standard 12\nvinyl , limited edition coloured 12\nvinyl and digital download .\nunhinged aussie grunge captured just as the scientists were imploding / attempting to explode . recorded over three days in february 1986 , weird love is the band\u2019s last ditch effort to bring their bad vibes to bedrooms the world over , a colossal failure and brilliant mistake that sounds best when blasting out of 1982 corolla\u2019s blown alpine tweeters .\ncat number moshilp82 release date 18 may ' 18 format info pink marble vinyl .\ncharles watson \u2013 the london based songwriter / producer and member of indie duo slow club and garage - rock super group the surfing magazines \u2013 announces the release of his debut solo record .\nnot only is this watson\u2019s solo debut but it also marks his first foray into production . exploring his relationship with traditional harmony singing , watson worked with sampled versions of his own voice to create unusual vocal textures .\nbona dish were a scratchy pop punk group from hertfordshire villages , brought together by their love of the velvets , supremes and each other . they were cool , handsome and gorgeous . the songs are simple , but at the same time complex . the dichotomy of a two female , two male line - up added a tension that was both sexual and musically fragile . you feel it might all fall apart any second , but it rarely does .\nafter their \u201ccassette in a tube\u201d ploy worked for a john peel play , the band released a cassette on in phaze and disbanded not long after . here , bona dish are a rediscovered gem with the zaragoza tapes , showcasing the zest and spontaneity that gripped the uk diy scene of the time ; their music easily stands the test of time against contemporaries like television personalities , the homosexuals and marine girls .\ntexas\u2019 genre - bending rock \u2018n\u2019 roller israel nash presents his latest long play , lifted . it is a modern day hippie - spiritual , a tonic for those needing to put aside the mess of the daily grind . with luscious beds of strings , horns and well adorned towering walls of sound , lifted finds nash continuing his tradition of creating a sonic experience of feeling that is at once both vast and intimate - soaring and untamed at times , placid and sincerely personal at others . inspired by methods pioneered by john cage , nash randomised sounds and music and rearranged them according to the i ching ( the book of changes ) . utilising these recording and tracking techniques help create a sonic and very present picture of nash\u2019s texas hill country home and his life . accompanied by his longtime band , with arrangements by jesse chandler ( mercury rev , midlake ) , horns by members of austin\u2019s cumbia / funk compadre\u2019s grupo fantasma , and strings from kelsey wilson and sadie wolf of indie pop\u2019s wild child , nash , alongside co - producer and engineer ted young ( kurt vile , the rolling stones ) , presents an album that soars as a masterwork of american roots songs , meticulously crafted and gently sprinkled with life meaning and multi - hued rock and psychedelia .\ncat number bec5543602 release date expected 21 sep ' 18 format info 2lp + cd french edition + 2lp + cd english edition limited numbered edition ( 10 000 copies worldwide . 3k in the uk ) contains : french version : 2 black vinyls with discobag inner - sleeves in gatefold sleeve with exclusive alternate cover . 30x60cm french version poster . 1cd french version included english version : 2 black vinyls with discobag inner - sleeves in gatefold sleeve with exclusive alternate cover . 30x60 alternate english version poster . 1cd english version included .\nchristine and the queens announces her eagerly anticipated second album . titled chris , the record will be released by because music in digital and physical formats , including double cd and vinyl versions , as well as limited edition boxset , there are two versions of the album ; one sung exclusively in english and one sung exclusively in french .\nchris was written , arranged and performed by christine and the queens . it is the follow up to her already - iconic debut record chaleur humaine , released to near - universal acclaim in france in 2014 and the uk in 2016 , and selling more than 1 . 3 million copies to date .\ncontains : french version : 2 black vinyls with discobag inner - sleeves in gatefold sleeve with exclusive alternate cover .\nenglish version : 2 black vinyls with discobag inner - sleeves in gatefold sleeve with exclusive alternate cover .\ncat number bec5543600 release date expected 21 sep ' 18 format info 2cd in 3 - panel softpack , 28 - page stapled booklet .\ncat number bec5543599 release date expected 21 sep ' 18 format info 2 black vinyls with discobag inner - sleeves in gatefold sleeve . 30x60cm french version poster . 1cd french version included .\ncat number bec5543601 release date expected 21 sep ' 18 format info 2 black vinyls with discobag inner - sleeves in gatefold sleeve . 30x60cm english version poster . 1cd english version included . vinyl comes with cd version of the album enclosed .\ncat number firelp530x release date expected 14 sep ' 18 format info clear with white splatter vinyl is for indie stores only .\nthe latest postcard from the chills\u2019 epic journey is an album about \u201cconsolidation , re - grouping , acceptance and mortality , \u201d claims the chief chill . \u201chopefully a kind of carole king \u2018tapestry\u2019 for ageing punks . \u201d\nwow ! are rock bands allowed to grow old gracefully and assess the world\u2019s and their shortcomings in the process ? is it possible to swerve the obvious and make something that\u2019s bittersweet in tone but harmonious on the ear ? of course it is .\non \u2018snow bound\u2019 lost heroes are lamented , relationships are re - evaluated , atonement is sought , mortality is mulled over and fake news is undercut . it\u2019s serious stuff , the thoughts of a dysfunctional 50 - something wrestling with maturity and discovering that their post - punk diy beliefs still have a real voice that resonates between the fans of their early years and which can now pass down to the next generation .\ncasting our minds back , we can recall that the guardian mused , \u201cthey sound almost like the musical embodiment of autumn , \u201d when confronted with \u2018silver bullets\u2019 . three years on , \u2018snow bound\u2019 nestles heartily in its own winter of discontent . and all this with a humalong melodic verve , phillipps\u2019 gift for the tempered dalliance of verse and chorus and those gorgeous euphoric organ fills . let the soul - searching commence\u2026\ncat number fbn84cd release date expected 7 sep ' 18 format info the remastered 4xcd set is housed in a clamshell card box , with inner wallets and liner notes by reilly , wilson , mitchell , reininger and metcalfe .\nfactory benelux presents a deluxe 4xcd edition of without mercy , the fourth studio album by cult manchester group the durutti column , originally issued in 1984 and widely regarded as vini reilly\u2019s most ambitious album .\nin 1983 durutti column mentor / manager tony wilson asked vini reilly to abandon fleeting guitar miniatures in favour of a long - form modern classical piece . the result was an ambitious 20 minute instrumental suite , without mercy , performed by core durutti duo vini reilly and bruce mitchell along with blaine l . reininger and john metcalfe ( violas ) , caroline lavelle ( cello ) , tim kellett ( trumpet ) and maunagh fleming ( cor anglais ) .\nexplains vini : \u201ctony had just come in for a conversation one day and said , \u2018look , you keep making these albums that you want to make , and i\u2019m quite happy with you doing that , but just give me this one album and do it my way . \u2019 he wanted it to have a narrative determined by a keats poem , la belle dame sans merci , which he said was the poet\u2019s version of a pop song : boy meets girl , falls in love with girl , loses girl , blah blah blah . it was a very , very tony way of looking at it . he had aspirations that i should be taken seriously . \u201d\nproduced by reilly and wilson at strawberry studio and britannia row , without mercy was originally split into 19 separate stanzas , some of which have now been restored using digital cue points on the cd . bonus tracks include the original recordings of duet , estoril a noite and favourite descending intervals ( all re - worked for inclusion on without mercy ) , as well as companion ep say what you mean , mean what you say , collaborations with john metcalfe , steven brown and benjamin lew , and two previously unreleased live sets across discs 3 and 4 , recorded at london school of economics in december 1984 and oslo in december 1986 .\nthe remastered 4xcd set is housed in a clamshell card box , with inner wallets and liner notes by reilly , wilson , mitchell , reininger and metcalfe .\ncat number count147 release date expected 17 aug ' 18 includes mp3 download code .\nnashville resident conner youngblood crafts melodies through a wide range of obscure instrumental arrangements . often centered around a specific place of natural landscape or human connection his songs embody delicate , nuanced moments in nature and the introspection of these moments .\nwhere many musicians pick their instrument of choice and let it be their primary songwriting vessel , youngblood finds different instruments allow him to tap into varied parts of his songwriting brain . his debut album \u2018cheyenne\u2019 features no less than 30 different instruments \u2013 a harp , a bass clarinet , a tabla , etc \u2013 all of which are played by youngblood on a record featuring no guests . instead it\u2019s simply him and an engineer he\u2019s known and worked with since he first started releasing music back in high school . though he\u2019ll be building up a band to play live , he has before now mimicked the sounds of certain instruments on stage and supported people such as janelle monae , sohn and angus & julia stone .\n\u201clistening to music there are certain ways you think are the right ways to create songs , then you realise you can write however you want . like , \u2018oh , i can play bongos , accordion and a guitar\u2019 \u2013 as long as it sounds good , \u201d youngblood explains of his writing process . though he initially started out learning clarinet , he\u2019s been collecting instruments from a young age , often being gifted a new one for birthday and christmas or seeking out cheap and used rarities from local stores .\nthe result of this lifelong process of collecting and playing instruments means \u2018cheyenne\u2019 is a record that\u2019s rich in atmospheric , organic sound . sitting somewhere between the more low - key elements of the band ( who youngblood wrote a thesis on while studying at yale ) , the beautiful melodics of moses sumney and the grammy nominated songwriter justin vernon of bon iver , this latest collection of songs feel embedded in the fabric of life \u2013 youngblood examines what makes us human , the earth , translating his findings back into music .\nfor those who may not already be aware , the release of \u2018cheyenne\u2019 comes off the back of an already illustrative career for youngblood . born and raised in dallas \u2013 a city he describes as \u201ca lot of concrete\u201d \u2013 youngblood spent his formative years switching between skateboarding ( he had built a half pipe in his backyard ) , wrestling and playing in local coffee houses . his first few releases \u2013 \u2018monsters\u2019 , \u2018australia\u2019 and \u2018a summer song\u2019 \u2013 shot immediately to the top end of the hype machine chart and clocked up hundreds of thousands of plays and attracted offers from labels in the process .\nthough the opportunity was there , however , youngblood decided to pursue his studies before music . that youngblood continued his education in american studies at yale is an interesting point . his real name is kneeland conner youngblood , after his father , a former physician who participated in sit - ins at princeton university , while his grandfather was initially turned away from princeton for being black - making youngblood the next in a strong , essential american lineage .\nthough the 13 songs on \u2018cheyenne\u2019 all have their own story , they each centre around a familiar theme . the record was written over a two year period , during which youngblood travelled extensively . lead track , \u2018the birds of finland\u2019 , is a perfect example of these expeditions , touching on the tonality of these places scattered across the globe . \u201ctravel might be a response to not feeling comfortable to stay in one place too long . i love meeting new people and seeing new terrains , \u201d he explains . \u201cwith that being said , i do feel like the idea of a home is very important . otherwise traveling ends up feeling more like drifting . \u201d\nthe response is a record that involves travel , but also the grounding aspects of the people youngblood has encountered along the way , in particular the women in his life . in essence , \u2018cheyenne\u2019 \u2013 which follows 2016\u2019s \u2018the generation of lift\u2019 ep \u2013 is youngblood having introspective conversations with himself about the relationships he holds and tying them together with specific places . that doesn\u2019t mean these songs are specifically focused around love stories , instead the tracks on this record are about people that \u201chave come and gone , stayed ; family and friends ; exes ; people i like and don\u2019t like . \u201d\n\u201ci ' ve never consciously written about women , but for some reason i felt inclined all of a sudden . and one song led to the next with this album . i usually enjoy writing about places , but this time it was nice to put different people into places , \u201d says youngblood of the writing process . since he has five siblings , all of whom are sisters , one of these tracks in particular stands out \u2013 \u2018my brother\u2019s brother\u2019 \u2013 which was written by youngblood after a break - up and \u201cwishing i had a brother to talk to about it . \u201d\n\u201ca lot of the times i\u2019m writing down what i want to try out as combinations before i\u2019ve even started a song , \u201d says youngblood , about the songs on the record , many of which have been laboured over often for weeks at a time ; as a living entity that needs to be explored , played around with and worked out . . \u201cfor example\u2026 on \u2018stockholm\u2019 , i specifically wanted to do a song with 808s and a harp , and see where it goes from there . i ended up using a vocoder too . i often think about what i haven\u2019t used together , and use it in different ways . \u201d"]}
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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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urltoken android app - urltoken / app . php fb page - . . .\nfor the halal hotel search engine , urltoken has partnered with urltoken , a directory of 20 , 000 properties around the world which have been listed and rated based on the services and facilities which meet muslim needs .\nclub ecommerce works to create relationships between business leaders and digital solution providers that can respond to challenges in the digital sector - encompassing everything from ecommerce to digital transformation . our mission is to inform , connect and optimize time through exclusive annual meetings , webinars , social activities & events . next event event : digital1to1 spain date : march 6 - 8th , 2018 location : sitges , barcelona . more information on the event : urltoken upcoming events - club ecommerce digital1to1 europe ( june 2018 ) : urltoken - club ecommerce digital1to1 madrid ( october 2018 ) : urltoken madrid / - club ecommerce awards : urltoken follow us : twitter : @ club _ ecommerce linkedin group : urltoken facebook : urltoken\nurltoken is flight information & ticket booking website . - 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search engine dedicated to hotels . the site ' s major target includes those looking to travel to and from southeast asia , and those within the region . as of now , urltoken has around 250 000 hotels in its database , spanning over 180 countries worldwide , making urltoken the largest collection of hotels in malaysia .\nurltoken is the first ever hotel search engine to be developed in malaysia . users can search thousands of hotels over multiple networks to find the best price in just one click .\nurltoken is where online shoppers go to find vouchers , coupon codes & promos so they can enjoy discounts when they shop online . as the leading voucher code publishing . . .\nkuala lumpur - based hotel metasearch website urltoken , which will mark its second birthday this march , has just launched an app to target consumers who only book hotels via apps .\nfounded in 2008 , urltoken is the first and leading flash sales site of turkey , which offers latest collections of local and foreign brands with appealing discounts . markafoni . . .\nlaunched at the harvard innovation lab , urltoken is the first social network for civic engagement . our mission is to empower a new age of grassroots engagement by providing . . .\nurltoken ( \u201cpsf\u201d ) is the leader in park and stay packages . often less than the cost of airport parking alone , these packages , offer convenient parking and hotel . . .\nurltoken is a hotel discovery platform . it enables its users to discover and compares all different hotel rooms and prices . the company was founded by faeez fadhlillah and juergen gallistl in 2012 .\nurltoken is a hotel and travel deal site . it lets users to save money on local travel , hotel , spa deals . it allows hotels and travel organizers to atract more customers .\nurltoken provides online travel ( flights , hotels , car rental and insurance ) and tour services ( sight - seeing and activities ) to both travel agents ( b2b \u2013 business . . .\nurltoken - the world ' s # 1 hotel search . compare 100s of sites to find the best hotel at the best rate . read reviews , compare prices and find hotel deals .\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 . . .\ngalore media is going after the intersection of talent and media for women in gen y + z for a mobile - first world . see us as an mcn for mobile , built around a single strong brand . galore is a media brand speaking to the edgy , sexy and creative women in her 20 ' s . site : urltoken instagram : urltoken parties are a good community snapshot : urltoken kitten is our agency and studio for models and creators , built for mobile . site : urltoken kitten has a roster of 75 and growing , with combined reach of over 12mm people daily on instagram and 3 . 5mm snaps a month on snapchat . these operate side by side , as we think there is tremendous value to marrying content , audience , and talent .\nurltoken is an online travel agency ( ota ) website dedicated to providing an easy - to - use platform for booking accommodations such as hotels and inns . our mission is to . . .\nurltoken - is a 100 % independent hotel price comparison website . our main goal is to help people save their money on hotel booking . website search for best hotel deals on . . .\n\u201cwith urltoken witnessing an increase of 200 per cent increase in traffic since then , we aim to channel some of the traffic to hotels directly , helping them to further increase direct bookings . \u201d\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 . . .\nurltoken sorts through over half a million hotels to find the top 10 for your criteria , anywhere in the world . we also compare deals from every major booking site to make sure . . .\nlaunched at the harvard innovation lab , urltoken is the first social network for civic engagement . our mission is to empower a new age of grassroots engagement by providing universal access to the high - powered digital tools necessary to organize and take action . urltoken has grown to over 500 , 000 users in just one year , and received major awards for best political technology innovation and best online fundraising platform .\nlearn all about us at : urltoken the skulpt aim truly helps you track your fitness by showing you how much fat you ' re losing and how much muscle you ' re gaining . . . .\nurltoken the brand new hotel search engine for business and leisure travellers , has had a busy month , picking up nominations for a plethora of industry awards that affirm the site\u2019s status among the travel elite .\nwe operate city based marketing sites such as atlanta . com , savannah . com , urltoken and 20 other sites . sell hotel rooms , local advertising space and more . work to build out . . .\na quick search on the site however , indicates that the muslimstars rating is not available for all hotels and a press statement said that urltoken currently has more than 10 , 000 properties registered for its muslimstars feature .\neebria is listed in the top 10 for ' start up of the year ' in the 2014 o2 smarta 100 awards and is currently fundraising . please email david @ urltoken for more information . we . . .\nurltoken the brand new hotel search engine for business and leisure travellers developed in malaysia , has had a busy month , picking up nominations for a plethora of industry awards that affirm the site\u2019s status among the travel elite .\nurltoken is the first ever hotel search engine to be developed in malaysia . users can search thousands of hotels over multiple networks to find the best price in just one click . the search engine covers more than a quarter of\nadd this to your cal for next week : catch up with the tech community at the dailysocial x e27 jakarta meetup ! reps from convergence ventures , uber , urltoken and mcash will be there . wlil you ? rsvp now \u2192\nurltoken sorts through over half a million hotels to find the top 10 for your criteria , anywhere in the world . we also compare deals from every major booking site to make sure you get the best price , every time .\nwe build mobile apps and web apps which help sales teams sell smarter . we can back - end onto urltoken or else we can build the back end too . the end result is ( a ) wow ( b ) awards .\na new app from hotel search engine urltoken is now available for free download at the itunes and google play store . the lagisatu app , an accommodation finder that targets business and leisure travellers , promises to put\nthe convenience of the world\nwe build mobile apps and web apps which help sales teams sell smarter . we can back - end onto urltoken or else we can build the back end too . the end result is ( a ) wow ( b ) . . .\nwe operate city based marketing sites such as atlanta . com , savannah . com , urltoken and 20 other sites . sell hotel rooms , local advertising space and more . work to build out a complete city platform with deals , entertainment information and more .\nurltoken does not charge a fee for using its site or app to search for hotels . faeez declined to reveal details of its its revenue stream , just that the site is based on a lead generation model and how much it gets for each lead depends on \u201chow we negotiate with the ota\u201d .\nthe malaysian meta search engine urltoken has capped off a stellar first year in business by scooping two prestigious awards . it has seen off a number of established rivals and stiff competition to win both the technopreneur / startup category and the best e - commerce titles in the nef - awani ict awards .\nurltoken has a database of about 350 , 000 hotels , with about 10 , 000 rated with muslimstars , and 600 , 000 unique users per month . it targets asian travellers and those travelling to asia . its top markets in terms of user base are malaysia , indonesia , singapore , saudi arabia and the uk .\n[ x ] cube labs offers specialty enterprise mobility solutions and has been the partner of choice for several fortune 1000 clients including texas instruments , 24 hour fitness , amazon , uhg , mattel and sharp electronics etc . with a headcount of over 300 mobile specialists , and offices in dallas , san francisco and hyderabad , our footprint spreads across geographies . over the years , we have created more than 600 mobile apps and delivered over $ 2 billion in value for our clients and won numerous awards including w3 , graphic design usa , how interactive design and core 77 design awards . , to name a few . checkout : urltoken portfolio : urltoken\nurltoken ' s groundbreaking concept means travel services and facilities are rated and listed by religious amenities . room considerations include the presence of a prayer mat , quran and qiblah direction while food is rated according to facilities such as the availability of halal room service and halal restaurant and whether or not iftar and sahoor can be arranged .\nmajor otas and meta search currently dominate the markets of north america , europe and china . there is a notable gap within the areas of southeast asia , south asia , and the middle east and north african ( mena ) region . these regions are predominantly muslim , a niche which urltoken aims to serve with its halalstars system .\nkizoom is the maker of award - winning games for kids about the brain . inspired by science showing that children that understand the malleable nature of their brain are more empowered learners , kizoom uses quirky brain cell characters , fun games and technology that kids love , to help kids know and grow their brains . kizoom ' s first two mobile apps received top reviews and awards from scholastic , parents ' choice foundation and the children ' s technology review . urltoken urltoken kizoom received $ 500k in funding from the national institute of health ( 2013 ) to make educational products for kids about the brain and raised $ 26k through kickstarter ( 2012 ) . kizoom is part of the skydeck accelerator program at uc berkeley .\nearlier this year , the malaysian government launched the visit malaysia year 2014 in a bid to persuade higher numbers of tourists from abroad as well as malaysian nationals to visit the many wondrous sights of this magical country . as more people search for holidays and attractions in the country , meta search engine urltoken is there to help tourists find exactly what they need .\nninjaas is a mobile focussed internet company from india . smart apps & mobile . awards and recognitions : emerging mobile internet company , gmasa , chennai . acknowledged innovative startups asia , india 2014 , gmic . note : if you ' re an accredited investor , please drop an email to prajwal @ urltoken ninjaas flagship product jumkey : jumkey is india ' s largest jewelry marketplace .\ndigital service development for client . awards : sxsw interactive awards finalist japan media arts festival grand prize cannes lions media / cyber bronze tokyo interactive ad awards grand prix , etc chosen as 1 of 8 of \u201ccreatives you should know\u201d 2012 article on adage urltoken a gadget company\nnubot\nwas created especially for these products supported by a japanese famous entrepreneur . ( 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 ! - tripaya is the easiest and fastest way to book you . . .\ntripping is the world ' s largest metasearch site for vacation home rentals with more than 10 million rentals on site . - tripping is the world ' s largest metasearch site fo . . .\ndon ' t miss out on sea ' s biggest tech conference , echelon asia summit 2018 . get your discounted passes today !\nthe charming david fallarme will be speaking on\nhow to win at google\na crash course on seo\nfor top100 academy later today ! be sure to tune in .\nwe ' re going live today with hubspot ' s david fallarme talking all things inbound . ask any burning questions now !\nit ' s today ! from esops , ndas to icos : get legal advice from the pros at hawksford live at 2pm on e27 . co ! submit a question in advance !\nhawksford has helped thousands to understand and navigate singapore ' s legal , financial , tax and regulatory frameworks . got a question for them ? ask one now :\nhawksford has helped thousands to understand and navigate singapore ' s legal , financial , tax and regulatory frameworks . got a question for them ?\n24 hours to go ! echelon top100 qualifiers & meet - up takes on manila tomorrow . see you there ? secure your free tickets now ! ; ) \u2192\nthe echelon top100 qualifiers & meet - up takes on manila tomorrow . let ' s get the community together ! see you there ? secure your free tickets now \u2192\nyou , me & 14 startups all set to represent philippines this thursday . see you there ? rsvp now :\nyou , me & 14 startups all set to represent philippines tomorrow . see you there ? rsvp now :\nit ' s tomorrow ! our echelon top100 roadshow takes on jakarta with the block71 & dailysocial team , plus 19 startups pitching to win your hearts . get your tickets now !\nit ' s tomorrow ! don ' t miss out on an afternoon of checking out singapore ' s most promising startups with wework , starfab , spring singapore and the e27 team . rsvp now \u2192\nwe ' re now live with steve from propertyguru - talking all things startup and scaling in a fragmented asia . drop in your question now :\ngoing live real soon : propertyguru ' s steve melhuish is back for round 2 : this time , a special one for early stage startup founders , and he brings 7 years of experience spearheading the company ' s rapid growth across malaysia , indonesia and thailand , cementing their brand as a leading property portal group . join us at 5pm sgt today on youtube live - or submit a question in advance ! psst - top100 startups get priority ; )\njust 7 hours left to apply ! echelon top100 applications close at 23 : 59 today . join now for free ! ! \u2192\nstartup in asia ? today ' s the final day . echelon top100 applications end at midnight today - represent home - ground , and don ' t miss out . apply now for free \u2192\nyou asked , we caved . with the only and final extension for southeast asia , this is your shot to apply now for the top100 apac startup programme , and gain access to a suite of product and benefits , online training programmes and opportunities for meetings with hundreds of active investors and enterprise clients in the lead up to echelon ! click now to get moving !\nptt digital x rise is coming to a city near you to launch the d - next reigonal accelerator . join us for an evening to meet and mingle with top execs , investors , and fellow startups !\ndo you want to scale your business internationally ? ptt digital x rise wants to work with you .\nlooking to shift gears from employee to entrepreneur ? platform e\u2019s next discovery workshop in singapore is all set for all the help you can get . click to learn more or apply now !\nlast day today ! ai , edtech , smart home , ar / vr startup in asia ? softbank wants to work with you . applications close today ! \u2192\n10 years , thousands of startups , and countless miles later , we ' re continuing the hunt for apac ' s most promising startups in 2018 . could one of them be . . . you ?\nfinal call ! ai , edtech , smart home , ar / vr startup in asia ? softbank wants to work with you . today ' s the deadline ! \u2192\nit ' s official . it ' s love between wework and the e27 family . with one of the most impressive global communities putting their support behind top100 apac 2018 - 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haul travel and become malaysia\u2019s most comprehensive travel search engine . previous awards include the prestigious web in travel best startup award 2013 and the finalist for the travelmole travel innovation award for the most exciting new startup .\nfaeez fadhlillah , one of the developers of the site , said , \u201cwe are thrilled to be recognised by our peers in the ict industry , and we are very honoured to have been put forward for awards so early in our journey with lagisatu . com . we have strived to create a search engine that offers something completely new , and the nominations for these industry awards demonstrate that we are making a huge impact in our chosen field of travel . \u201d\nheadquarted in malaysia , lagisatu . com\u2019s launch comes at a thriving time for the country , where online travel is predicted to explode in the next 12 months . users can check out their destination before they check in using the suggested reading provided by the engine , and there is a unique option to search only for hotels which are approved by halalstars ; it is these innovative features that have cemented its place among the travel elite and garnered it a host of nominations from top industry bodies .\n* refine your search further by selecting one or more of the above search criteria .\nyou can share this podcast by copying this html to your clipboard and pasting into your blog or web page .\nplease note that some features will not work in internet explorer . for the best experience please use a different browser .\nlagisatu claims to have a unique muslim stars rating system and a database of thousands of hotel deals in more than 83 , 000 destinations .\nthe app has been developed by malaysian and austrian travel experts . faeez fadhlillah from the app team said , \u201clagisatu is the very first travel search engine to come out of malaysia , so it\u2019s fitting that we\u2019re also setting the standard in the fast - 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mamonde and innisfree , fashion king and love rain . now , it\u2019s hard to choose\nmamonde ' s skincare is the first of its kind in the cosmetics market as it uses only flowers as its key ingredient in the formulation for all its products ,\nsaid celine diong , brand general manager of mamonde malaysia .\nmamonde korean cosmetics highlight lip tint no . 3 ( purple motion ) with stamping edge lip tint no . 08 set\nmamonde highlight lip tint no . 3 ( purple motion ) with stamping edge lip tint no . 08 set korean cosmetics\nbrand from south korea : mamonde . offers deep hydration to your skin . creates hydrating veil to be moisturizing body .\npatiently as i am a newbie to mamonde . at last i brought home two sets of mamonde products . and ya of course i would like to purchase again due to the quality of products and also the service for this guy here .\nthey added , \u201cas the best hallyu star who carries a clean and cheerful charm , we are expecting yuri to help [ mamonde ] become a global brand , alongside choi siwon , who was chosen as mamonde\u2019s first male model last year . \u201d\nmamonde also has its own botanical garden in seoul where its r & d team discovers the potential of flowers for skincare products .\nsave up to 75 % on mamonde philippines products when you shop with iprice ! when it comes to popular products from mamonde philippines , creamy tint squeeze lip ( 10 colors ) , rose water toner 150ml and highlight lip tint glow 4g # 14 are among the most preferred collections . the price list for products from mamonde vary between \u20b1 160 . 00 to \u20b1 4 , 164 . 00 . enjoy the best prices with iprice . apart from providing various types of travel accessories , mamonde also has a selection of makeup , skin care and bath & body to choose from . white , red and purple colours are top choices when choosing mamonde products .\nif you ' re looking for a radiance boost , the first energy essence is mamonde ' s go - to product for that . containing energising fermented honeysuckle extract , is great for waking the skin up as part of your morning beauty routine . ( photo : mamonde )\nwhen amore ' s mamonde rolled out its\nage control ultra repair cream ,\nit had chinese customers in mind from the inception .\ni only receive 1 item which is 1 x [ mamonde malaysia ] cover powder cushion spf50 + pa + + + no . 21 .\nbrand from south korea : mamonde . creates gorgeous and vivid lips without lump . apply a moderate amount from inside to outside lips gently .\ncult korean beauty brand mamonde first caught attention when a - list korean actress park shin - hye swiped the brand\u2019s \u201chighlight lip tint\u201d on popular k - drama series doctors . since then , sales for the product rose to great heights , and mamonde gained the popularity it now has .\ngirls\u2019 generation member yuri , who has been praised for her recent attempt at acting , has become the newest muse for cosmetics brand amore pacific mamonde .\nmamonde , who works with chinese local distributers , secured 900 outlets in department stores and 2 , 500 individual shops that sell their products throughout china .\nvia lazada when delivery company decides to change mode of delivery without consent . despite raising the issue to mamonde , no reply or any form of acknowledg\nbrand from south korea : mamonde . adheres to lips lightly to create moisturizing luster without stickiness . apply a moderate amount from inside to outside lips gently .\nbrand from south korea : mamonde . excellent adhesive power that fits lightly without smudging and stickiness . apply a moderate amount from inside to outside lips gently .\nterms & conditions the \u201cmamonde next launch guess & win\u201d [ contest ] is open to all malaysian residents aged 13 and above ( as of 201 . . .\nbrand from south korea : mamonde . adheres to skin smoothly to create strong skin . after using purity toner mist , apply moderate amount and pat for absorption .\nit\u2019s safe to say that park shin hye knows exactly how to rock mamonde products . after all , she became an official endorser of the brand in 2014 . when she was seen trying two shades of mamonde\u2019s creamy tint in the 2014 - 15 drama pinocchio , the tinted lip crayon quickly became a must - have .\nwhat does this privacy policy cover ? at mamonde , we value your privacy and want to make you feel as comfortable as possible about when using our website . the privacy policy governs the use of personal information that you provide to us on urltoken and in store , as well as all mamonde related online communication such as review .\ns to this guy who is providing excellent service at mamonde counter aeon bandar utama . he is just a friendly and helpful guy who introduce each and every products to me\nthis is second times i bought mamonde prod from her , she really patient and give out lot of sample for me to try . . . at least i know what\ntoday , amorepacific has created a mamonde garden dedicated to research and development . it is home to a team of top botanists who study the various benefits of flora and continuously develop and innovate mamonde\u2019s range of products . flowers such as hibiscus , camellia , magnolia , honeysuckle and lotus are grown in a strictly controlled environment to protect the integrity of their benefits .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your mamonde ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\nbrand from south korea : mamonde . leaves skin feel fresh and moisturized without stickiness . pour moderate amount on towel and create lather . massage all over body and rinse with water .\nterms & conditions : * this offer is valid only for mamonde club members who are entitled to bring along a friend who is a non - mamonde member . to be entitled to this [ blooming beauty kit ] , both must purchase one ( 1 ) set each . * limited to one ( 1 ) beauty kit per customer . * not available at aeon queensbay mall\ni ' m greatly impressed by mamonde ' s products which is suitable for my oily sensitive skin ( it ' s not easy to find ! ) . rose series are very soothing complement\nthe active ingredients containing precious moisturizing essence found deep inside these narcissus bulbs were carefully extracted at room temperature via our\nmamonde natural juice extraction method\nto preserve all the natural goodness .\nmaybe it was her character yoo hye jung\u2019s boss attitude . maybe it was all the mamonde makeup she\u2019s been using as the brand\u2019s model . or maybe she was just born with it .\ni would like to commend on the excellent service rendered by yen feng from mamonde isetan tampines mall . i was there getting christmas gifts for my friends in december . he was very polite and patient\namong mamonde ' s star products include the first energy essence / serum , cover powder cushion , age control power eye cream , moisture ceramide cream , rose water toner and floral hydro ampoule toner .\ni would like to commend on the excellent service rendered by wendy and yi sin from mamonde isetan tampines mall . i was there getting my chinese new year makeup in february . they were both very sweet\nsince 1991 we ' ve been innovating and improving your experience with products such as our moisture ceramide intense cream , first energy essence , and our cover powder cushion . let your beauty blossom with mamonde !\nmamonde\u2019s newest muse , yuri , is expected to be active as a model in korea as well as globally with choi siwon . the tv cf and online videos showing her beauty will be revealed in april .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your mamonde ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\nhow do we protect your information ? mamonde uses available technology and techniques to protect the security of your personal information both online and offline . we would recommend that you keep your password and private information safe .\ni ' m also impressed by the ba at bukit indah outlet , renee . very welcoming and assisted me to choose the suitable products . your products coupled with good bas makes shopping @ mamonde outlets a pleasant experience\nblackheads begone ! bid farewell to blackheads with ease with our mamonde 3 - step pore - clean routine . just watch our bite - sized tutorial video , and you ' ll have smoother skin in no time .\nuse census records and voter lists to see where families with the mamonde surname lived . within census records , you can often find information like name of household members , ages , birthplaces , residences , and occupations .\nyears of research concluded with the inception of a unique innovation and formulation that use floral extraction to reinvent beauty . amorepacific named its innnovation mamonde , a brand that inspires feminine beauty with flowers through its flower science technology .\nbrand from south korea : mamonde . adhesive texture to promote moist , radiant looking skin while protecting against uv rays how to use : after basic skin care , spread a proper amount of product evenly across facial surface .\nthe park shin hye effect was epicly strong in doctors where character yoo hye jung wore mamonde\u2019s highlight lip tint and helped immediately sell out the color # 6 pin spot , amongst other ppls she touted in the drama .\nlaneige and mamonde have seen their sales increase across china , especially mamonde , which is sold at 900 department stores and 2 , 500 cosmetics stores in 270 cities in china . sulwhasoo , a cosmetics product whose ingredients include medicinal herbs used in oriental medicine , and a leading brand in korea , has been expanding its sales outlets in china since its launch in march 2011 , starting with its first sales counter at a famous department store in beijing .\nbrand from south korea : mamonde . adhesive texture to promote moist , radiant looking skin while protecting against uv rays . after basic skin care , apply a small amount of product to hands and spread evenly across facial surface .\nbrand from south korea : mamonde . leaves skin feel fresh and moisturized without stickiness . how to use : 1 . pour moderate amount on towel and create lather . 2 . massage all over body and rinse with water .\nmamonde brings women ' s beauty into a bloom by instilling the wisdom of nature found in the flowers ' vitality into their products . it aspires to provide skincare solutions for every woman so that they may radiate in blossoming beauty .\nanother reason why i love this toner is because the gorgeous actress park shin hye is the brand ambassador for mamonde . if her glowing skin is anything to go by , then i\u2019m sticking with this rose water toner for life !\neach of mamonde\u2019s skincare ranges is created around the unique characteristics of flowers and using them to develop product lines that address various skin concerns . similarly , the brand\u2019s makeup line is inspired by the vibrant nature of flowers , its colours and fragrance . the product packaging has also been designed to reflect its philosophy and incorporates subtle floral elements . mamonde products are currently available at lazada singapore , but the brand plans to open a stand alone counter later in the year .\nother instances . mamonde may share your personal information in order to protect the legal rights of our company , our employees , our agents , and our affiliates , to protect the safety and security of our visitors , to detect and protect against fraud , or to comply with law or legal process . mamonde may share de - identified information ( i . e . , information that is not directly connected to your name ) in the following circumstances in addition to those identified above :\nbrand from south korea : mamonde . an eyeliner holds highly concentrated pigments in a clear gel base , leaving a smooth , fluid - like finish . take a moderate amount on the built - in brush and draw according to eye line naturally .\nwhat ' s at the root of true beauty ? from roots to stems , the condensed nutrition found in every part of a flower is channeled through mamonde . we pride ourselves in helping your beauty shine the brightest . our products evoke the scents , silkiness and powerful energy of earth ' s finest florals . our advanced research techniques provide powerful solutions through a contemporary , feminine line based on nature\u2019s flowers . with energizing , and gentle products based in years of research , mamonde has continued to inspire women with our skin care , make up and optional care lines . since 1991 we ' ve been innovating and improving your experience with products such as our moisture ceramide intense cream , first energy essence , and our cover powder cushion . let your beauty blossom with mamonde !\nthe mamonde floral hydro range adopt the water cycle\u2122 to lock in moisture and sustains hydration in the skin . as the moisture circulates and spreads evenly to avoid the skin from feeling dry , the hydration storage capability further helps to keep your skin continuously hydrated .\nof course women here in singapore had to get their hands on the lip tint ( and more ) . but alas , this much raved about brand wasn\u2019t available on our shores . women all over the country had to either travel to korea or get friends who were heading there to bring the flower - infused products that mamonde is so famous for ( it infuses its products with namely lotus , honeysuckle , camellia , hibiscus and magnolia extracts from flowers harvested from the mamonde garden in korea ) back to singapore .\ndon ' t think of flowers as just pretty to look at . mamonde uses beautiful , delicate petals of camellia , rose , lotus and so many more flowers to create botanical - infused products that are packed with vitality and nature ' s energy for a flawless complexion . aptly named ' my world ' in french , mamonde ' s values aim to inspire women to be full of passion and pursue their dreams with a flawless complexion from products that are not just skin - perfecting , but also skin - pampering .\nbrand from south korea : mamonde . its jelly like creamy textured eyeliner adheres to skin smoothly to create line every part . vivid and deep color creates solid eye look . put a moderate amount with a built in brush and draw according to eye line naturally .\nbrand from south korea : mamonde . squeeze to create gorgeous , vivid lips with sharp uhd color pigment in just one touch mamonde ' s cooling gliding technology grinds lipstick into liquid texture which softly adheres to lips while rose water is added to present moisturizing , supple lips apply small amount for velvet matte express or fill out the full lips for lustrous express how to use : apply from the inner lip and spread it to the outer lip line to create a gradated look . or fill out the entirely lip area for a bold finish .\nskincare is incomplete without moisturiser , and the one to go for is the moisture ceramide cream . containing moisturising hibiscus flower extracts and ceramide technology , skin is strengthened with every use . the result ? skin that feels supple and looking radiant over time . ( photo : mamonde )\nthe cosmetics firm knew beforehand that china\u2019s potential as a great cosmetics market and a market for beauty products would grow fast . the company began to supply its leading cosmetics lines including mamonde and amore to department stores and cosmetics stores in such cities as jiangchun , harbin , and shenyang .\ntoday , amorepacific\u2019s brand portfolio ranges from traditional oriental herbal cosmetics to cutting edge biotechnology cosmetics spanning from high - end luxury , to premium and mass - market categories . international success and image rests on its five global champion brands , laneige , sulwhasoo , mamonde , innisfree and etude house .\nafter studying 45 types of narcissus planted in mamonde garden , our botanists carefully selected two types of the narcissus which showed the highest content of moisturizing ingredients in developing the new floral hydro range - the dutch master and the multivoltine which possesses the highest moisture storage power and moisture circulation power respectively .\nan unusually short lifespan might indicate that your mamonde 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 .\na crowd favourite , the rose water toner contains precious rose water and other skin - loving ingredients to refresh , tone , and brighten the skin when it needs a little pick - me - up . great as either a toner or for spritzing when days are balmy . ( photo : mamonde )\nwhether or not you\u2019re a fan of kpop , you have to admit , the south koreans know their beauty . and with the success of laneige , sulwhasoo and innisfree , it\u2019s no wonder amorepacific decided to debut its floral - inspired brand mamonde ( which means \u201c my world\u201d in french ) locally .\nthis page is based on the copyrighted wikipedia article mamonde ; 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\nbacked by amorepacific\u2019s technological expertise , mamonde\u2019s products are developed around the unique properties of different flowers . flowers in full bloom are handled gently and handpicked from the garden . to preserve the active ingredients , flowers are usually frozen or heat dried . the active ingredients are then extracted and used in product development .\nmamonde reserves the right to change or modify any of the terms and conditions contained in the terms of use , guidelines and rules from time to time at any time , without notice , and in its sole discretion . if mamonde decides to change these terms of use , mamonde will post a new version on the sites and update the date set forth above . any changes or modifications to these terms of use , guidelines or rules will be effective upon posting of the revisions . your continued use of the sites following posting of any changes or modifications constitutes your acceptance of such changes or modifications and if you do not agree with these changes or modifications , you must immediately cease using the sites . for this reason , you should frequently review these terms of use , our guidelines and rules and any other applicable policies , including their dates , to understand the terms and conditions that apply to your use of the sites .\ninfused with nourishing peach flower extracts , the cover powder cushion is perfect for all skin types . skin benefits include banishing the appearance of blemishes , great coverage , and lasting power , so you know what to put in your makeup pouch when you need a mid - day touch up . ( photo : mamonde )\nfortunately , as of 2 march 2017 , mamonde is made available on lazada to make purchasing that much more convenient for you ladies . bazaar has compiled 5 of our favourite products from the brand , so you know what to look for when you\u2019re clicking for beauty essentials to add to your vanity table next time .\n[ features ] [ mamonde ] rose water toner 500ml contains real rose water 90 . 89 % . calming & moisturizing . 3 free : no artificial pigment , no animal oil , no mineral oil . [ capacity ] 500ml [ how to use ] apply a moderate amount to a cotton pad or fingertips , gently dab on face until absorbed .\nthanks dalja ! i definitely going to get her the set . hopefully it will work well on her skin \u2013 no more complaints about her uneven skin tone and such haha . on another note , i\u2019m surprised that mamonde is targeted for that particular age group . i mean considering both siwon and yuri endorses the brand , and priced cheaper than laneige\u2026\nanother beauty basic i\u2019ve come to rely on is mamonde rose water toner . i hate to admit it , but i used to skip the essential middle step of toning in my skincare regime because i didn\u2019t realize just how important it was . i now restore my skin\u2019s surface and balance my ph levels with a hydrating toner , ensuring that my face is ready for the next layer .\nhow do we use your personal information ? mamonde primarily uses the personal information that you provide to notifying you of product updates and services . we may also use your personal information to track your purchase history and to contact you for account and promotional purposes . we may also use your personal information for other legitimate business purposes , including to detect and prevent fraud , and to maintain business records .\nthe product that launched a thousand ( and more ) sales , the highlight lip tint was made famous by a - list korean actress , park shi - hye when she first swiped the lip tint on tv . available in 10 shades , the tint is highly pigmented and extremely nourishing , so it ' s clear to see why customers keep coming back for more . ( photo : mamonde )\namorepacific has a wide portfolio of brands under the group umbrella including : aestura , amorepacific , amos professional , annick goutal ( paris ) , aritaum , espoir , etude house , fresh pop , hanyul , happy bath , hera , illi , innisfree , iope , laneige , lirikos , makeon , mamonde , median , mise en scene , odyssey , osulloc , primera , ryo , sulwhasoo , verite and vital beautie .\nthese are the terms of use (\nterms of use\n) for your use of services or features on the sites and in stores owned and controlled by mamonde . by using the sites , you signify your agreement to these terms of use , our privacy policy and our guidelines and rules , whether or not you have read them . if you do not agree with any of these , you should not use our sites .\nsuper junior ' s choi siwon has become the first male model to endorse korean make - up brand ' mamonde ' . a representative of the brand explained ,\nhis handsome looks and multiple talents has led him to rise as one of the top hallyu stars . he ' s been receiving attention not only in korea , but in china as well , which are all features that we decided were perfect as our model . by having choi siwon as our endorsement model , we hope to advance our brand image overseas .\n' mamonde ' will also be launching their very first web talk show , which siwon will be the mc for . starting october 1st , he ' ll be explaining in detail about each of their new products on their official youtube page . in related news , siwon kicked off his new kbs drama series ,\nposeidon\n, on september 19th . source + photos : mydaily via naver\nmamonde has always gathered inspiration from the beauty of nature , in particular flowers . in the 1930s , amorepacific\u2019s founder sung - hwan suh would often help his mother out in her camellia oil business . back then , suh\u2019s mother dok - jeong yun would ground up camellia seeds to produce oil , which she would then sell to women who lived in the neighbourhood . the camellia oil proved to be such a hit that suh would eventually learn how to preserve and extract camellia oil in its purest forms .\n[ features ] [ mamonde ] total solution bb cream 40ml highly moisturizing , triple functional bb cream that gives long lasting moisture and improves skin tone to produce bright , clean skin . [ variation ] # 01 light beige , # 02 natural beige , # 03 warm beige [ capacity ] 40ml [ how to use ] apply an appropri ate amount on your finger and evenly spread from the broader surface of your face . thoroughly spread the face and neck so that there are no boundaries . please lightly tap the whole face with your palm to increase adhesion .\n[ features ] [ mamonde ] pure lip color lip balm 1 . 6g contains vanilla lip care ingredient which gives non stick moisture and nutrition for non drying moit lips . bright vivid color gives easy glassy shine lip make up finish . natural ingredients gives rough lips moisture care for silky firm lips . [ variation ] # 01 miss red , # 02 pink blossom , # 03 feel so pink , # 04 coral for you , # 05 orange squeeze [ capacity ] 1 . 6g [ how to use ] click lower button to get 0 . 1mm of amount . apply lip balm onto lips gently .\nwhile laneige \u2013 whose name means \u201csnow\u201d in french \u2013 is positioned as a much more western skin cream , sulwhasoo\u2019s herbal products cater to the demands of ultra - premium consumers in asian which combine traditional herbal treatments with advanced technology . mamonde focuses on extracting nutrition out of nature\u2019s flowers and condensing it into creams and serums to enhance beauty , while the innisfree philosophy is that of extracting the goodness of jeju island\u2019s gifts including green tea , orchid , camellia and volcanic cluster . etude house has a fun and playful vibe that is targeted at young trendy women . it is part of amorepacific\u2019s brand portfolio strategy for each brand to have its own distinctive identity and target consumer group , thus offering a \u2018singular\u2019 brand experience .\nthe mamonde rose water toner comes in a gorgeous , transparent light pink 250 ml bottle and contains 90 . 89 % rose water instead of regular water . the damask roses used for this toner are grown in the world - famous rose - growing area of bulgaria and are extracted at low temperatures , meaning more effective ingredients . it\u2019s light and absorbs quickly and doesn\u2019t leave my skin feeling dry at all . it claims to have a soothing effect , and this is why i love it . i\u2019ve used this toner after cleansing with cotton pads , straight onto my face for a refresher , and as a mist to hydrate midday . i highly recommend it for anyone with skin that needs a bit of a boost .\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\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhave a news item that you think soshified should know about ? leave us a tip or e - mail us at tip @ soshified . com . follow us on twitter : urltoken for the latest on girls\u2019 generation .\nlol . i remembered about sooyoung and her \u2018virtual\u2019 cosmetic cf in hello baby . but it\u2019s time she really get chance . she is actually pretty and she must get this chance . good luck noona . i will always love you\n\u00a92012 soshified ' global generation ' . all rights reserved - designed and developed by soshified\nfollowing its recent premiere on march 26th ,\nlove rain\nhas released a behind - the - scenes video of the drama ' s filming and a . . .\n5 girl groups most likely to break through in the u . s . market\nwinner ' s song min ho unfollowed all accounts after the instagram controversy . on july 9 kst , media outlet dispatch stirred up a controversy \u2026\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\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\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\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\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\n\u00a9 2007 - 2018 6theory media , llc . allkpop\u00ae is a registered trademark of 6theory media , llc . about | advertise | privacy | terms\namorepacific corp . has a special relationship with china that began in 1993 before china began to open its doors to foreign investors with the establishment of its subsidiary in shenyang .\nnot satisfied with business conditions , the company introduced laniege , a new cosmetics line , to the market . for three years before launching the sale of the new line , the company surveyed the market , interviewing 3 , 500 consumers , and set up its marketing strategy for laneige focusing on large department stores in china .\nin may 2002 , the company entered the cosmetics market in hong kong , a center of cosmetics in asia where well - known global cosmetics brands compete for market share . the results were very successful . the company opened its first laneige sales counter at a top department store in hong kong and has since expanded to include its products in 23 stores in the former british colony , with each store chalking up an average of 100 million won in monthly sales .\nthe cosmetics company , highly satisfied with its performance in hong kong and its accumulated experiences operating in the chinese cosmetics market , set up a wholly - owned subsidiary in shanghai in 2002 and began its marketing offensive in china with the laneige brand . now , the cosmetics line is sold at 290 major department stores in some 100 cities in china . last year , the company stepped up its marketing activities across china by redecorating its stores to strengthen the brand concept and has introduced non - cosmetics products including water sleeping bags and water bank lines , which have become hit products , putting amorepacific on the upper level of the chinese cosmetics market , competing head - to - head with some of the world\u2019s premium brands .\nthe product is sold at 20 department stores in major chinese cities including shanghai with the company continuously promoting the product through marketing campaigns featuring ads publicizing the fact that the products are made with oriental medicinal herbs .\nthe company knows that women in china want to keep their faces healthy and youthful despite poor weather conditions , including the yellow dust that sweeps the regions surrounding beijing every spring , so it introduced its jajeong line from sulhwasoo . amorepacific also introduced innisfree , a natural cosmetics brand , in april last year at a flagship store in downtown shanghai and plans to open 17 more stores in major cities in china .\nat the same time , since 2011 the company has been working on its social service campaign for female chinese cancer patients so that they can get their beautiful lives back .\n\u2019make up your life , \u2019 a social service campaign that the company has been promoting since 2008 in korea involving teaching make up application , skin care , and hair styling to female cancer patients who have suffered from the loss of hair and sudden changes in their looks , has also been taken up by the company\u2019s subsidiary in shanghai .\nin order to build a sustainable management base in china , the company has opened an asian beauty production research center as part of its plan to set up a global - standard environmentally - friendly production , research , and logistics system . scheduled for completion in march 2014 , the base , built on 92 , 788 square meters of land , will be a top - level production , research , and logistics center for cosmetics in china .\ncopyright ( c ) 2013 newsworld , all right reserved . / 3f , 214 , dasan - ro , jung - gu , seoul , korea 100 - 456 / http / / www . newsworld . co . kr if you have any question or suggestion , please cuntact us by email : news5028 @ urltoken or call 82 - 2 - 2235 - 6114 / fax : 82 - 2 - 2235 - 8864 \ud648\ud398\uc774\uc9c0\uc640 \ucf58\ud150\ud2b8 \uc800\uc791\uad8c\uc740 \ub274\uc2a4\uc6d4\ub4dc\uc5d0 \uc788\uc2b5\ub2c8\ub2e4 .\nfor the first time korea exported more cosmetics products than were imported \u2013 thought to be thanks to the growing popularity of\nhallyu\n( korean wave ) , coupled with efficient marketing strategies .\nexports of cosmetic brands stood at $ 1 . 1 billion in 2012 , up by 32 . 6 percent from a year earlier , while imports remained at $ 978 million , according to the korea pharmaceutical traders association ( kpta ) .\namore pacific , lg household and healthcare and missha proved especially strong in oversea markets .\namore ' s exports grew 35 percent to reach $ 442 . 8 million from the previous year , quadruple the domestic sales .\nlg household saw its overseas sales grow 31 . 4 percent , to $ 232 . 3 million , while missha ' s exports rose 32 percent to the value of 28 . 3 billion dollars .\nmarket analysts attributed the better - than - expected results to several factors : localization , distribution , brand - image and market diversification strategies .\nan increasing number of exporting companies , based on the thorough analysis of local markets , now localize their products .\noftentimes products reflect the local customers ' needs as early on as during product development .\nunlike other products that replicate domestic success overseas , it made a debut in the korean market following the brisk sales it enjoyed overseas .\nlaneige ' s\nwater sleeping pack ,\nan overnight moisturizing pack , for instance , caters to the specific needs of hong kong citizens whose skin gets extra dry due to the hot - and - humid weather and frequent use of air - conditioning .\nlg household ' s ohui brand markets sun - block products that can be applied over and over in vietnam , where people are exposed to strong sun - rays .\nanother of its brands , beyond , plans to pitch its moistening and anti - aging products in normally cold mongolia , while it will sell whitening products in myanmar .\nanother factor that induces upward sales of korean beauty products is a new distribution strategy .\nthe face shop gets help from japan ' s aeon , and aims to expand its shops from the current 800 to more than 1 , 000 next year .\nas much as or more important is to have a high - end brand image .\ncosmetic brand whoo is a fine example of what such a high profile product image can do . its overseas sales in department stores in vietnam overtook those of lancome and shiseido .\nwe tried to imprint our image as a royal product that blends traditional and medicinal ingredients to differentiate it ,\nsaid a manager of whoo .\nif in the past , companies eyed just some asian and western countries , now they literally go global .\nmissha has made inroads into as many as 31 countries including dubai , rumania and brunei , while lg household ventured to the u . k . with its herbal cosmetic brand\nbelif ,\nand is on its way to include saudi arabia , the u . a . e . and australia on its exporters list .\nare wrapped in a bunch of blossoming beauty deals that are too pretty to resist . grab these flower - packed skincare or makeup sets and receive gifts with your purchase ; while stocks last .\nto all our blossoming beauties for your continuous support that drove us to achieve greater heights .\n4 . my mother and i had great time together . very professional staff , very well decorated dinner with artistic twist , and very well\nplanned tutorial about the skincare products . first time ever to attend such event for both of us , thank you for the arrangemen\n\ufffd very proactive and try their best to solve problem . thank you very much !\ns to a friendly and helpful staff who named lily in klcc outlet . she will give detail informatio\ni was served by this friendly guy , mr rain at aeon bandar utama counter . he was so helpful and very patient to explain and answered all my questions .\npoor service . rude attitude by a chinese young girl at bu aeon counter . bought 4 eyebrow pencils , instead i received 4 eyeliner ! !\ndont get me wrong . i opt to buy # 02 eyebrow pencils , & definately\nchecked the pencils got # 02 on it . just that is eyeliner & mind me that your staff cannot differenti\nis the best . how do i know ? i stay in seoul & this is my favourite brand beside sulwasoo .\ni would like to give 5star for your ba at parkson klcc named lily tam . she is knowledgab\nle and very kind . she gave advice on the products and explained the usage and the sequence of the skin care . ver\ni would like to give your ba in tebrau city - crystal a credit .\nproduct suitable to me and i am going to change my skin care line to momonde after tried since there ' s very good result on my face .\nwait about 30minutes , still nobody come around . every cosmetic counter got person incharge except here\nby both the products and the staff at parkson , gurney plaza . keep it on !\ne . now i ' m going to try the age control power serum . any good package available ?\nomg i love it . this is really long lasting hydration and absorb . i have try it . awesome \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\nfor my face . feel very confident for me to went out . . .\na great product that proved me my skin heals as it ages . . the lines reduces and i feel great and confident now than ever . . .\nb1 - 34 , takashimaya s . c . , ngee ann city , 391 orchard road ( 8 , 479 . 47 mi ) singapore 238872\nmore stylish surprises are popping up in our takashimaya shopping centre boutique ! check out our beautylicious bounty of in - store promotions , ranging from our \u201cthank god it\u2019s mask day\u201d bundle to our ' sure - 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{"id": 54311, "summary": [{"text": "trupanion is a pet insurance provider based in seattle , washington , that offers and administers cat and dog insurance in the united states , canada and puerto rico .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "trupanion is self-underwritten by the american pet insurance company ( apic ) . ", "topic": 1}], "title": "trupanion", "paragraphs": ["state of washington office of the insurance commissioner v trupanion managers usa , inc . dba , trupanion\nglassdoor has 124 trupanion reviews submitted anonymously by trupanion employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if trupanion is right for you .\nglassdoor has 11 trupanion reviews submitted anonymously by trupanion employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if trupanion is right for you .\non july 21 , 2016 , state of washington office of the insurance commissioner and trupanion managers usa , inc . dba , trupanion entered into a consent orde\nyour certificate provides immediate coverage of the full trupanion policy with no waiting periods .\ni applied online . the process took 3 weeks . i interviewed at trupanion .\ntrupanion - i love this company for the culture and the people . | glassdoor\ntrupanion 6100 4th ave s ste 200 seattle , wa . . . - mapquest\nat trupanion , every day is take your . . . - the seattle \u2026\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at trupanion , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the trupanion company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at trupanion .\nacross the us , canada , and puerto rico , pet owners are spreading the word about trupanion . give your friends the same peace of mind by referring them to trupanion .\nask a question about working or interviewing at trupanion . our community is ready to answer .\nwe never want to surprise you with any hidden exclusions or limits . the trupanion policy does not cover :\ntrupanion is dedicated to providing you with the best pet medical insurance plan possible to help ea . . .\nagain , awful pay . not very organized . trupanion grew so fast that there were definitely growing pains .\ntrupanion is a leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs . headquartered in the georgetown neighborhood of seattle , trupanion has been named one of western washington\u2019s \u2018best places to work\u2019 by the puget sound business . . .\ndog and cat coverage : with trupanion , pet owners can get pet medical insurance for both dogs and their cats .\ntrupanion has received 3 . 53 out of 5 stars based on 43 customer reviews and a bbb rating of a .\nthank you for the feedback and positive remarks about trupanion . we appreciate the honesty and take these reviews into account .\n\u201ci have fought with numerous other insurance companies , but i never once had to fight with trupanion . don ' t take chances with unreliable companies . trupanion was not only the best choice , it was the greatest choice we ever made .\n90 % coverage for all new injuries and illnesses\u2014once the deductible is met , trupanion pays 90 % of the remaining invoice .\ntrupanion has received 4 . 08 out of 5 stars based on 5 customer reviews and a bbb rating of a + .\nunlimited lifetime coverage : trupanion has no limit on the number of accidents , illnesses or years a pet can be covered for .\ntrupanion is a founding member of the north american pet health insurance association ( naphia ) which educates pet owners in north america about the veterinary industry . trupanion was the first pet insurance company to be awarded the aaha ' s seal of acceptance in 2008 .\n\u201ci have tried many other pet insurance companies only to be disappointed . but that all changed after joining trupanion . trupanion is the only company i recommend . i am overjoyed to help other families skip the trial and error method of looking for the right pet insurance .\nglad to see that you enjoyed your time working at trupanion ! and yes , sometimes the office dogs are too adorable to ignore .\ntrupanion pays off the invoice , no \u201cusual & customary\u201d limits and has the ability to pay your veterinarian directly and in as little as 5 minutes . you simply pay your portion at check - out and trupanion works with your veterinarian directly to take care of the rest .\ni have had trupanion for several years and they have always been excellent in responding to my claims . the customer service agents are always knowledgeable and compassionate on the phone . it would have been a lot harder to care for my dogs if i didn ' t have trupanion .\nwe have had trupanion pet insurance for our dogs and cats for 8 years now . while we haven ' t used pet insurance from other companies , trupanion has been excellent . they respond promptly , they are true to their policy , and they reimburse very quickly . we have had unusually complicated and expensive health problems in our two dogs this past year - very expensive - and trupanion paid 90 % of the covered charges . basically , those were all but the exam charges . we have saved many thousands of dollars with trupanion . the best thing is to buy it when the pet is very young , so that no health issues that arise become\npre - existing\nconditions . i recommend trupanion to all my pet owning friends .\nrexford required multiple surgeries and extended hospitalizations ; to know that we had the support of this wonderful company was such a comfort . trupanion allowed me to focus on rex and get him the care and treatment he needed without worry . i will never have a pet not covered by trupanion .\ntrupanion\u2019s biggest differentiator is that they can pay your veterinarian directly and in as little as 5 minutes . with the vet direct pay option , there is no waiting weeks for reimbursement . you simply pay your portion of the bill and trupanion takes care of the rest , working directly with your veterinarian .\ndog health insurance is simple with trupanion . you pay a monthly premium in order to be covered for any unexpected illnesses or injuries throughout your dog\u2019s life .\nabout us the trupanion team has been taking care of pet owners for over a decade by offering simple , fair , and affordable medical insurance . . .\ntrupanion is dedicated to providing you with the best pet insurance plan possible to help easily and safely protect your pets . this is our promise to you .\nin may 2011 , trupanion partnered with the american humane association in support of the second chance fund\u00ae , a program that provides financial assistance to animal welfare organizations . in august 2012 , american humane association announced trupanion ' s sponsorship of the ' service dog ' category in the 2012 american humane association hero dog awards .\nin 2010 , the seattle times company ( nwjobs . com ) named trupanion seattle ' s ' most pet - friendly company ' based on the ability of employees to bring their pet to work , and the full - time dog walking company , that works exclusively for trupanion , to walk employees ' dogs . the seattle times also named trupanion the company with the ' most unusual perk ' for offering employees the option of insuring their dog or cat with a $ 0 deductible . trupanion was also awarded the ' best place to work ' and ' best local business ' in the 2010 best of komo communities survey , developed by komo news .\nwe know the choice of selecting a provider can be daunting , but there are a number of reasons why the trupanion policy is a great choice for your dog .\ntrupanion offers a simple , customizable pet insurance policy with 90 % coverage for diagnostic tests , surgeries , medications , hospital stays , and alternative therapies for the treatment of injuries and illnesses . * the trupanion policy includes coverage of hereditary and congenital conditions with no payout limits per incident , per year , or over the lifetime of the pet .\nveterinarians around the country recommend trupanion , because they know that we care passionately about pets and that our policy has what it takes to serve cats , dogs , and you .\nanything can happen to our four - legged family members at any time , and my past experience has been it is usually at the worst timing . trupanion gives me peace of mind to know that my fur baby will be taken care of 24 / 7 and even at the worst timing . also , trupanion ' s customer service is the best !\nthank you ! we appreciate that you recognize our commitment to fostering a caring , fair work environment . and thank you for being a part of our team here at trupanion !\nmore veterinarians recommend trupanion than any other pet insurance company . veterinarians know that we care passionately about pets and our policy has what it takes to serve cats , dogs and you .\ntrupanion ' s on - staff veterinarian , dr . sarah nold shares her tips on identifying pet anxiety and how to help your pet cope with the 4th of july chaos . urltoken\ni worked in the claims department at trupanion where i collected , organized , and processed the information required to assess insurance claims for eligibility for our beloved pets and policy - holders .\ntrupanion is an industry leader in medical insurance for cats and dogs in the united states , canada , and puerto rico with the mission of delivering financial peace of mind to pet owners .\ntrupanion makes things simple by offering one plan that pays 90 % of actual veterinary costs for eligible claims once the deductible for that condition is met . they are the only provider that has the option to pay your veterinarian directly and can do so in 5 minutes or less , you simply take care of your portion and trupanion will work with your veterinarian to pay the remainder .\nmy experience with trupanion has been quite different from many of the reviewers on this site . we got insurance for our dog when he was just a few months old . he ' s now almost 7 years old . our deductible per condition is $ 200 , with trupanion paying 90 % of care costs after the deductible is met , and our monthly premium is ~ $ 45 .\ntrupanion offers one simple plan that pays 90 % of actual veterinary costs for eligible claims once your deductible for that condition is met and offers unlimited lifetime coverage with no payout limits or caps .\non august 9 , 2012 , the puget sound business journal announced washington ' s best workplaces at safeco field in seattle and awarded trupanion washington ' s best workplaces 2012 large company bronze medal .\ni have been a customer of trupanion for several years . filing claims is super easy and they are paid quickly . i always get someone on the phone without waiting . my latest call was to update some information . i spoke with ines who was pleasant , helpful and very efficient . i highly recommend trupanion to any pet owner . they help me take good care of my babies .\ntrupanion ' s policy is underwritten by the american pet insurance company ( us ) and by omega general insurance company ( canada ) , which has earned a financial stability rating of a , exceptional , from demotech , inc . trupanion is a founding member of the north american pet health insurance association ( naphia ) , demonstrating a commitment to high standards and transparency in all actions and products .\nrest assured knowing trupanion has your back . when you file a claim , we\u2019ll cover 90 % of eligible healthcare expenses for your dog . you are responsible for any non - eligible expenses , your\nthe trupanion dog insurance policy picks up 90 % of eligible veterinary costs , including hospital stays , diagnostic tests , medications , surgeries , and other treatments when your pup is ill or injured . *\nno surprise here : trupanion , a pet - insurance company , is owned and operated by people who love animals . of the 227 dogs and cats who are approved to spend time on - site , about 150 show up each day\u2014most of them of the canine persuasion . ( when darryl rawlings founded trupanion in 1999 , he was the only employee , and his dog , charlie , kept him company . )\ntrupanion is a pet medical insurance company founded by ceo darryl rawlings . the company is a founding member of the north american pet health insurance association ( naphia ) and has been publicly traded since july of 2014 .\nin 2011 the huffington post named trupanion as one of nine companies across the nation that support a healthy work - life balance for their employees ; other companies on the list included google , netflix , and zappos .\npre - existing conditions are conditions that show symptoms before coverage begins . and while the trupanion policy covers all new injuries and illnesses , like all pet insurance policies , it doesn ' t cover pre - existing conditions .\nmission : our mission is to help the pets we all love get the veterinary care they need . at trupanion we offer a collaborative , casual , and pet - friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to be themselves .\nthe ceo ' s personal touch on everything that is trupanion , the benefits package is great , the casual atmosphere , women in all levels of the company , a mostly female workforce , dedication to pets and pet owners .\nwhether you visit your current veterinarian or a specialty hospital , the trupanion policy has you covered at any veterinary practice in canada , the us or puerto rico , and in many cases , can pay claims directly to the hospital .\ntrupanion was founded by current ceo darryl rawlings as vetinsurance in canada in 1999 . in 2005 , the company expanded into the united states and became the first north american pet insurance provider to become licensed to provide its own underwriting .\nflash forward to a month ago when maggie was diagnosed with a ruptured disk requiring an emergency mri and surgery as well as them discovering she has ivdd . not only did trupanion pay according to their terms no problem , they made arrangements with the hospital to pay directly to them even though they weren\u2019t a trupanion express location , approving my claim as an emergency within ten minutes ! that surgery and her aftercare were roughly $ 6000 which is basically everything i\u2019ve paid over the years plus some more but i never would have had the discipline to save that on my own and i didn\u2019t have the cash upfront to cover it . trupanion literally saved my dog\u2019s life . not to mention every single time i call , i get someone knowledgeable and concise , as well as very friendly , that explains things in an easy to understand way . i wish my own health insurance provider were as easy to deal with and understand as trupanion has been for my dogs .\ni am over the moon with trupanion , it saved my little cookie this past year . i don\u2019t know what i would have done without it . she had two back to back tplo surgeries for injuries to her ccl on both legs , she wasn\u2019t able to walk . they paid 90 % of her 15k bills minus my deductible . years ago after a very expensive surgery for one of my other dogs , i began researching pet insurance . out of all the options , i found trupanion to be the best . i will never be without this insurance . people have to understand preexisting conditions . one of my dogs has a heart condition that was diagnosed prior to my getting trupanion , it\u2019s simple , that\u2019s a preexisting condition .\nat trupanion , we strive to be upfront and honest about what our plan provides . we are a team of pet lovers who work with cats and dogs by our side , and we want all pets to receive the best insurance coverage possible .\nwe have had trupanion pet insurance for about 6 years for our pomeranian . with all the times that we have taken her for one incident or another , we were unable to meet the $ 500 deductible they said we need to meet and believe me we had various times that needed to take her to the vet . the kicker was last thursday when we took her in for what apparently was a urinary infection which we paid $ 255 for 3 test and medicine . when we contacted trupanion they of course that because this is a new medical that we had to start another $ 500 for this issue . i believe trupanion is a scam and the vets are part of it because they offer this at the vet that you take your animal to .\ntrupanion has a staff of motivated and passionate employees , and it ' s inspiring to be a part of that . managers are open to new ideas . the company is growing extremely fast so there is a lot of opportunity for growth and learning .\nfrom the moment i called to inquire about insurance for my puppy , the staff has been phenomenal . the guidance and support was greatly appreciated . i never thought i would be facing a crisis with my pup , however , it happened . the support from trupanion has been beyond amazing . i have nothing but praise and gratitude for the assistance i have received . i recommend them highly to friends and neighbors . i don ' t know what i would have done without them . i personally will never own a pet without trupanion .\ncertificates provide the full benefits of the comprehensive trupanion policy - 90 % coverage for the cost to treat new injuries and illnesses , including hereditary and congenital treatments , with no payout limits . that means that you ' re covered for all of this and more for eligible conditions .\ni haven ' t had to use it yet . i got trupanion , and you pay upfront at the vet office and have them sign a claim form . it ' s for injuries or illness , and you can adjust the deductible to reduce / increase your monthly rate .\nno dog insurance provider offers coverage for pre - existing conditions . by insuring your dog when they are young or when you first bring them home , you can get them covered before you find any signs of pre - existing conditions and get the most out of your trupanion policy .\nthe trupanion policy has no payout limits per condition , per year , or for the lifetime of your dog . if you have an unlucky dog that has a lifetime of serious health conditions or ongoing care , you will never see a cap on how much we pay for your claims .\nthe trupanion team has been taking care of pet owners for over a decade by offering simple , fair , and affordable medical insurance for pets . we want to help take care of your pet , and know pet owners want to work with companies that mirror their own goals and passions .\nbeing part of a rapidly growing company means you have to rapidly grow yourself ! trupanion is a great platform to make a difference from and if you want variety in your work , this is an ideal place to be . energy bounces off the walls and the place is hyped up on a passion for pets . the management support training and development and focus on bringing people along for the journey . the benefits are very competitive and they reward good , honest hard work . if you ' re not willing to put the effort in , don ' t both with trupanion .\nwhether you ' re celebrating canada day or independence day , fireworks can be hazardous and scary to our furry companions . while some pets may enjoy the commotion of these holidays , the backyard barbecues and plentiful fireworks can be stressful and hazardous for many . trupanion receives more anxiety - . . .\nthe trupanion policy also offers optional packages for additional coverage that may fit your lifestyle . these packages can protect you from other unforeseen events or circumstances related to your dog , provide extra coverage for alternative and rehabilitative therapies , and add extra protection for breeding dogs . they come at an additional cost .\nalthough not the right fit for everyone representing trupanion in the field is the most rewarding job i ' ve ever had . the culture of the organization as a whole is amazing and when missteps happen there is open communication to correct it . by no means perfect but far more pros than cons .\n> travis wiedower posted : \u201ci went to a couple annual meetings recently that > got me thinking a lot about how important company culture is . specifically , > what an advantage it is to have employees that are passionate about what > the company is trying to accomplish . trupanion ( trup ) is\u201d >\nin 2007 , trupanion raised $ 22 million from maveron , renaissancere ( a $ 4 billion reinsurance company ) and a large private equity group . a series b round was completed in 2008 and in 2011 the company completed a $ 9 million series c round of financing led by the highland consumer fund .\nteddy , my cat , was severely injured with multiple injuries when he was hit by a car . these injuries were potentially life threatening and this is when trupanion kicked in and have championed teddy ' s recovery from the start . the amount of coverage teddy has received along with support from staff has been nothing\npeople are not pleasant when you speak with them . they are always in rush . do not have time to explain a question asked . or they sigh , like they have asthma . oh no , i actually have to work . not with trupanion . i asked my question , received my answers effi . . .\nand you know those emergency drills that require everyone to get out of the building and assemble in , say , the parking lot in an orderly way ? now , imagine that with the addition of dogs , cats , leashes and carriers . trupanion took its commitment to its on - site companion animals into account when designing its\ni don ' t know what i would do without trupanion . i always thought pet insurance was some sort of scam , until i adopted a cat a few years ago that came with a free month from the rescue group . we adopted this cat ( duke ) on the same day we were left with no . . .\na few days after a healthy spay procedure , maelee had a horrific accident while recovering at home . within 24 hours she went from the veterinarian ' s to the overnight emergency clinic , then on to the emergency hospital . trupanion was covering maelee ' s bills at 90 % . maelee had better health insurance than me !\nwhen i first signed up for trupanion for my two dogs , their policy stated that insurance premiums would never go up more than 20 % . in the last few years they have raised our premium almost 25 % each year even though we have been with them for 5 years and haven ' t been making huge claims . in fact , we never go over how much we pay them every year . on their website , they state\ntrupanion is one of the only pet health insurance plans that does not have automatic rate increases as your pet ages - some companies have guaranteed annual increases of up to 18 % !\nthis is a lie ! they raise it more than other insurance companies .\na lifetime , per condition deductible means that once the deductible is met for a condition your policy begins paying out at 90 % for anything related to that condition for the rest of your pet ' s life . * trupanion say :\nthis is great for chronic conditions that can span the entirety of a pets life such as allergies or cancer\n.\nin a matter of hours my happy little lab went from seeming a bit tired to clearly being very ill . doctors ordered test after test and her hospitalization dragged on . by the end , her bill was in the five digits and trupanion processed everything quickly and graciously . i never had to decide between money and what was medically best for my dog .\nwe had pet insurance for our 3 dogs for 4 years total . our premiums went from about $ 1226 . 00 per year to about $ 2086 . 00 after 4 years . we paid to the vet and the insurance premiums in that time just over $ 14 , 410 . 37 in total . we got back $ 4 , 145 . 07 from trupanion . plus they wanted to increase our premiums . you do the math . you ' re better off putting and keeping the insurance premium money aside and pay out the vet yourself and save $ $ $ $ . i finally figured out why the premiums are high and the payout is low . the trupanion executives needs another vacation home in the tropics to go with their 5 high end cars .\nthe pay at trupanion is awful , way less than market value for equivalent roles at other companies . there are also a lot of growing pains as people have mentioned , but i do think managers are doing a better job of handling those pains now . salaried employees are often expected to work way more than 40 hours per week . the current building does not make me feel safe .\ni also have care credit which helps and trupanion can preapprove a payment or refund you into your checking on most cases within a week or less ! you can always get a rep on the phone and they are so pleasant to speak with every time . they are similar to discover card ' s customer service where they take the time and really do actually care to keep the customer happy unlike some other companies where you know it will be super stressful to get a rep and then you are transferred non stop and frustrated . i have never experienced this in the 30 plus times i have called trupanion . actually look forward to communicating with them . i have a biz also and i know people just love complaining when unhappy and the happy don ' t do much which is why i am leaving such a long review . : )\nwe in fact purchased this insurance before my dog exhibited any signs of limping . both his vet and i have been maintaining communication with trupanion with hopes of getting our case reappealed . it has now been several months and i have had no luck . i am heartbroken as my dog\u2019s surgery was uneventful . his rehab vet recommended therapy , injections and a possibility of another surgery that will have to come out of our pocket .\nwe purchased trupanion insurance for our 2 year old small dog after we paid out of pocket for surgery for a luxated patella . we knew that anything related to his knee would never be covered because it is a preexisting condition . the dog became ill a couple of months ago , sick , throwing up and lethargic . we thought he might have eaten something and had a blockage . several tests were run and nothing appeared definitive .\nwe bought trupanion pet insurance for our first rescue dachshund several years ago . soon after acquiring her , we began to suspect that she was deaf which was confirmed by a specialist . we submitted a claim for the tests and they were denied as a pre - existing condition . at the time we went along with the declination because it was clear that unbeknownst to us , she had been deaf when we acquired her . we acquired a second rescue dachshund in the very last stages of being cured of heart worms in september 2017 . we covered her under our trupanion policy in mid october . on october 31 she appeared nauseated and we took her to our vet who gave her a shot for nausea . that reoccurred a number of times over several months . during that time she was placed on special diets and the vet made notes about several possible diagnoses she was concerned about .\nhis passion for pet health runs deep . when he was 14 , his family dog needed surgery that could have lengthened her life for another 12 years . the cost was beyond his parents\u2019 means and they left the veterinary hospital without her . he vowed that someday pets would have even better medical insurance than people do . and trupanion has fulfilled that promise with medical insurance for cats and dogs that is remarkably better than most human health insurance .\nmy girlfriend works at facebook ( fb ) and i\u2019ve noticed the same thing among her co - workers . they\u2019re almost all millennials , they love facebook and instagram , and they\u2019re passionate about the overall mission of the company ( connecting the world ) . the trupanion office actually reminded me a lot of the facebook office ( in austin at least ) \u2014super casual , very lgbt friendly , lots of diversity , and no shortage of tattoos and brightly colored hair .\nwhen you ' re dealing with your family ( pet ) it ' s important to pay attention and not blindly make uninformed choices . i invested in insurance for teddy because i care about him . i paid for everything out of pocket until he was hit by a car and had potentially life threatening injuries . his injuries quickly became very expensive and were certainly not common . i immediately contacted trupanion to inform them of the accident and got teddy to the vet hospital as fast as i could .\nfor my own personal health insurance , i pay less than i do for my dogs , and i ' ve had surgery and my insurance company pays 100 % of the bill . surgery for dogs is not as expensive as it is for a human , let ' s be real . trupanion has no cap on how much they can raise their premium each year . so they could potentially raise it however much they like . i would highly advise no one to get an insurance policy with this company .\nwhen your dog gets sick or hurt , the last thing you want to think about is how much the veterinary care will cost . the best dog health insurance helps protect you from that financial burden and makes sure you can focus on getting the best care possible . whether your dog encounters a minor incident , like an unfortunate meeting with a porcupine or a stumble down the stairs , or develops a serious medical condition like hip dysplasia or cancer , the trupanion policy is there to cover 90 % of all eligible healthcare expenses .\ntrupanion has an amazing culture . the people who work here are the most passionate , positive and fun group of folks you ' ll ever work with . our customers are pretty awesome too ! we have a product that helps us make a difference to pets and their owner ' s lives . yes we have a lot of work to do and we all work really hard , but we make time to have fun and have built really solid working relationships with our peers . working here feels like a family on a mission to do something great .\nbuyer beware of this unscrupulous company . not worth the inflated cost of their premiums . they lie and mislead upon signing and pull the bait and switch . no ease in filing claims as they deny all as first line of defense . i made my vet aware of this as they have their brochures in their office . i highly suspect getting some kickback in hindsight . consumers there are lower cost carriers available that are ethical as i have since learned . however trupanion is not one of them . this company has my lowest rating i can give on this platform .\ni decided to leave trupanion because , like others have said , i did the math . when i called to cancel , they offered a lower rate which is nice , but i declined . the person i spoke with then used guilt and high pressure tactics to try to convince me to stay . i politely and firmly said no . i do not mind doing this once , but having to repeatedly say no and his very judgmental tone was excessive . i told him it was a financial decision and not an emotional one , since he was clearly playing on my emotions .\nsome things for potential consumers to note : 1 ) trupanion ' s business model favors customers who enroll their pets in puppyhood , since preexisting conditions are not covered . we are fortunate because our vet urged us to sign up when our dog was very young . our experience may be less positive had we signed him up later . 2 ) they also charge more for coverage of certain issues common to your dog ' s breed . for example , our monthly premium would be $ 35 ( $ 10 less ) , but it also includes coverage for hip issues common to my dog ' s breed .\nthe metrics to employ when considering a claim is :\nis this problem potentially life threatening ?\nand\ndoes this problem potentially cause severe quality of life issues .\npet insurance is not like human health insurance . it ' s meant for bad to worse case scenario situations . don ' t make the mistake of confusing human & pet insurance . you ' re responsible for your friend whether you have insurance or not . trupanion is an excellent insurance provider . some may disagree , maybe they failed to understand the companies policies . and , or , the general premise behind the services they signed up for .\nthe bottom line is when i asked for trupanion to provide attention to cover for my dog ' s procedure . they did not care . instead they pushed me into another paperwork trail of bureaucracy so that in the end i can give up on it . if you care about your pet their well being you should avoid this company at all cost . after all they are very good at collecting your money but , they do not care about your pet or your overall situation . . . go figure . pet insurance has no difference than usa health insurance policy and limitations to make it worst for your well being in the long run !\ntreat your dogs well ! ! ! stop giving into vets and social stigma around what you\nshould\nbe doing . do what you feel is best for your dog , and if you notice a reaction from previous vaccines - don ' t give anymore , or do titers . that dog was my world , and i still miss him every day . however , please inform yourself and don ' t be so quick to run to the vet , as it may be the thing that kills them quicker . trupanion was fantastic , but i ' m never putting myself or another dog through any of that again . when you know better , you do better .\nthis is my honest review and please read till the end ! i actually had a great experience with trupanion . my premiums did go up , so i decided to stick with a higher deductible ( $ 1000 ) . in september of last year my dog started getting really lethargic , so i brought him to the local hospital where they said he had pancreatitis . he stayed 2 nights and the bill was roughly $ 800 . from there he wasn ' t getting better , so i drove him up to a larger clinic where my friend works and who i trust dearly . there they did numerous tests and had him there for about a week and still no progress or diagnosis .\ntrupanion provides a client centric service model , compassion , care and ability to relate to people as pet owners with exceptional consistency ! you ' re going to read good and bad reviews . here ' s something to consider . . . not everyone understands how insurance works . some people fail at reading and understanding the terms of their coverage . some simply ignore or choose not to read or understand the terms . some people try to defraud insurance companies . insurance companies review medical records to verify compliance with their coverage terms . insurance does not mean an owner is absolved of all financial responsibility for their pets care . ask your insurance company how vet billing works and how it affects your coverage .\na non - obvious benefit of these types of companies is that they self - select for the type of employees i would want in a company . i doubt exxon employees are as passionate about oil and polluting the earth as trupanion employees are about saving a pet\u2019s life . that\u2019s one of those things that doesn\u2019t show up in any financials , but my hunch is that it\u2019s very important . i\u2019ve already written and spoken about my preference for founder - led companies many times , but i really like the idea of founder - led companies that have clear missions that involve making the world a better place . i\u2019d bet those companies are correlated with good company cultures , low employee turnover , and excess shareholder returns .\nthis insurance company has been supportive with us and have fulfilled their obligations , according to their own policies , without hesitation or delay . some of you may accuse me of being a shill for the company . i can ' t stop you from saying it . but you ' re only deluding yourself and doing a disservice to those seeking an informed review . if you ' re buying a product or service understand what you ' re buying or paying for before you do . most veterinarians in toronto seem to have a really good opinion of this company and i can understand why they do . they act quickly and make informed decisions based on all available information . teddy and i have had a really good experience with trupanion . i have attached a picture of teddy a day after he got to the hospital .\ni have found that on the whole if they pay a claim they remove most of the charges for one reason or another . they even consider a specialist ' s consult and office visit . they look for a needle in the haystack to deny allowing a claim or paying very little . my feeling is they lied to me to get me to switch making me believe they would cover the claims so much better than my previous insurance company . they made it seem worth their unlimited coverage & willingness to pay most claims to pay them twice as much monthly . i am now trapped . i gave up a lot of pre - existing conditions to move two dogs to their program . they then doubled their monthly fees . i am paying over $ 200 a month for 2 dogs and getting very little . my next dogs will not be under trupanion .\nfinally , we went to the ultimate of places and by then it was too late . he got 3 blood transfusions there , and countless tests . it was horrible . there was still no diagnosis or chance of him getting better . by the end we had to put him down and his stool was black blood . my final bill was around $ 18 , 000 - and i paid roughly $ 3000 out of pocket for the deductible , travel , cremation , everything else . trupanion even called during to see how i was doing emotionally . they were honestly really great . however , here is what i want to emphasize - i would not do this again ! even though i had all the care in the world , it didn ' t matter . my little guy should have died at home , comfortable . he was probably stressed the whole time , and poked and prodded for days . and for what ?\ncareers is produced by the advertising publications department of the seattle times . editor : michelle archer . jobseditor @ urltoken\nnaphia members include pet health insurance providers , underwriters , veterinary practice groups , brand marketers and more . together , we work to achieve our association\u2019s goals and advance the industry and profession in north america .\ncollectively , naphia members include more than 20 different pet insurance brands currently marketed across the us and canada . our members are progressive , responsive and deeply passionate about the welfare of pets and their owners .\nas the voice of the industry , we are here to support the growth of our members , and to help guide the vision of the industry as a whole .\nthe north american pet health insurance association ( naphia ) is comprised of reputable pet health insurance ( phi ) organizations from across canada and the united states . naphia\u2019s membership makes up over 99 % of all pet health insurance coverage in effect in north america .\nevery year , countless animals suffer deplorable abuse and neglect . often , local shelters and rescue groups are saddled with the steep expenses of saving , sheltering , and caring for these animals in desperate need .\namerican humane\u2019s second chance grant offers financial assistance to help offset the costs of rescuing animals who are homeless or the victims of human cruelty . our grant aims to advance and facilitate the lifesaving efforts that give animals a second chance at life when they have nowhere else to turn .\ndue to the overwhelming number of abuse cases nationwide , the second chance\u00ae fund is offered only in select cases of animal abuse or neglect . funding is awarded on a case - by - case basis .\n\u00a9 2018 american humane . american humane is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) non - profit organization . contributions to american humane are tax - deductible to the extent permitted by applicable law .\ntap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you .\nthere are many factors to consider while job - hunting . beyond salary , location and advancement opportunities , it ' s important to determine how your work will affect your life outside the office .\nalthough 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medications , treatments , and hospital stays if your pet gets sick or injured . whatever your pet needs , we ' ll be there to pay 90 % of the eligible bill .\nbuying medical insurance for your pet is an important decision , that\u2019s why we\u2019re open 24 / 7 to help you . whether or not you buy from us , we\u2019re here to help answer your questions , listen to your comments , and respond to your concerns .\nif your puppy or kitten is younger than this , please call 855 . 591 . 3100 or email us & we will get right back to you to arrange coverage .\nif for any reason you want to cancel your coverage , just let us know within the first 30 days for a full refund .\nwe don ' t tell veterinarians how to do their job . we accept whatever your pet ' s treatment costs and reimburse at 90 % . *\n1 . money back guarantee not applicable if you have filed an eligible claim or live in new york . * terms and conditions apply , see the policy for details .\nin a world of advanced veterinary care , the best coverage gives you the financial ability to care for your family member , and we can do that .\nif your dog is under the weather take them to any veterinarian , specialty center , or emergency hospital in canada , the us , or puerto rico and get them the treatment they need .\nyou\u2019re only responsible for the routine and preventive care\u2014the costs you expect to pay as a dog owner\u2014but when it comes to the unexpected , we\u2019ll be there for life .\nsimply put , we provide one simple plan that covers 90 % of your unexpected veterinary costs . this includes hospital stays , diagnostic tests , medications , surgeries , and other treatments that arise when your canine friend is sick or hurt . the 90 % coverage kicks in after you meet your\nbasically , almost every type of injury or illness is eligible for coverage , so long as it is not considered pre - existing . we do not exclude any conditions or breed - specific ailments . we even cover hereditary and congenital conditions , provided signs were not evident before your enrollment date . that means if your dog pulls a muscle , develops allergies , or is diagnosed with hip dysplasia or lymphoma , we\u2019ll be there . tears a ccl ? we\u2019ll cover it . arthritis ? we\u2019ve got it covered . eats chocolate ? we\u2019ve covered it before and we\u2019ll do it again . hit by a car ? we\u2019re there for you .\neach dog is unique , from their size to their energy level and tendencies , which is why our prices are unique to your dog ' s situation . the cost of dog insurance varies based on several factors specific to your dog , including :\nyou can see your personalized price now with a quick quote for your dog .\nonce you get a quote , choose your dog ' s monthly premium by selecting a deductible from $ 0 to $ 1 , 000 . this is the amount you\u2019ll be responsible for before your coverage starts . this gives you the flexibility to set a monthly premium that fits your budget . plus , you can change 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{"id": 54315, "summary": [{"text": "parliamentary trains in the uk were passenger services required by an act of parliament passed in 1844 to allow inexpensive and basic railway travel for less affluent passengers .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the legislation required that at least one such service per day be run on every railway route in the united kingdom .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "such services are no longer a legal requirement , and the term has come to be used instead to describe train services that continue to be run to avoid the cost of formal closure of a route or station , but with services reduced sometimes to one train per week , and without specially low prices .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "such services are also often called \" ghost trains \" . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "parliamentary train", "paragraphs": ["so i depart . noting the railway map that shows this line of this mysterious parliamentary train , and headed off to catch a bubble train .\nold abandoned rusty trains in uk . abandoned train cars on the barry scrapyard . ghost train\ntrees and bushes bursting forth with spring growth lean over the tracks and the parliamentary train passes through the narrowing leafy corridor . clattering and bashing as nature is unwillingly pushed back by the passing of parliamentary power .\nwhat made you want to look up parliamentary train ? please tell us where you read or heard it ( including the quote , if possible ) .\na parliamentary train or parly ( also referred to as a ghost train ) is , nowadays , a british english term for a train that operates a parliamentary service - that is to say a token service to a given station , thus maintaining a legal fiction that either the station in question or , in some cases , the whole line is in fact open , whereas in reality the train operating company in question has almost completely abandoned the station or line .\nbut the government , 20 years on admitted they botched the basis of rail privatisation , but they inadvertently protected the network by making closures so complicated and expensive that it is cheaper to run one train a week , the so - called parliamentary train .\nparliamentary\ntrains are strange services which often run just once a week and in one direction .\n, as well as utilising possibilities such as facebook live to train new canvassers .\nthe crewe to derby line is franchised to go to nottingham . however the only train to nottingham is the last train on sundays . trains usually terminate at derby .\nhere , the line out of paddington diverts from its path to wales and turns to the north . the parliamentary train has begun its run along the lost tracks of the new north main line .\nknown as a ' parliamentary train ' this service runs along the new north mainline , that connects the great western mainline to the chiltern railways network . normally to get out this way you ' d take a train from marylebone , but once a day there is a train that runs from london paddington and back , to maintain drivers ' knowledge and prevent the section of track from closing .\ni ' m a signalman , and i actually signal this train through the greenford area .\nif a few remain they\u2019ll be sitting as far apart as possible on the ghostly train .\ntrain travel in the uk should be a pleasure , not a headache . so if you\u2019re taking a train on the uk railway , start your journey here . we\u2019ve lots of hints , tips and advice to help you find your way around , travel smoothly and arrive in style by train .\nthe stockport to stalybridge line where just one train per week runs in one direction . [ 1 ]\n151 . making up train sets is one of the hazards of the railway industry , mr crawley .\nis ' parliamentary ' the reason for the once a day ( morning ) train from barking to willesden , by passing gospel oak ? ( although the service is rammed full of folk ) . no similar service in the opposite direction however .\na typical parliamentary train will serve its stations or line as little as once per week , and never when the service would actually be useful to any passengers . parliamentary services will typically be either very early in the morning or very late at night or in the middle of the day at the weekend . [ 1 ] quite often the service will run in one direction only .\nthe idiot who , in railway carriages scribbles on window - panes we only suffer to ride on a buffer on parliamentary trains .\nthis ' parliamentary ' train is a little - known service kept open only to stop the lengthy process of shutting the line down completely due to lack of use . this means that if you ever have a need to get between paddington and ruislip at somepoint mid - morning , there is a train service that just might be suited to you .\ndelightful tale of a lost time jouney\u2026thank you . i will seek out this train when next in london .\nparliamentary\ntrains - also known as\nghost\ntrains - are strange services which often run just once a week and in one direction .\nfor the price of an occasional train service with a clapped - out diesel , or in some cases even a bus , the train operators are able to duck the long and costly consultation , accompanied by inevitable howls of public protest , that the law stipulates when a railway line is to be closed . for these reasons the ghost trains are sometimes known as\nparliamentary trains\n.\ndates with dots provide a link to available publications . to access debates and journals from 1867 to 1993 , please visit the canadian parliamentary historical resources portal .\nmr . milliken ( parliamentary secretary to the leader of the government in the house of commons ) presented the answer to a question on the order paper .\nparliamentary train\noriginally meant a cheap service affordable by the working man that railway companies were obliged to provide . the type of housing in a particular suburban area often correlates wuth the extent of the\nparliamentary\nservice . for instance , to the east of london , cheap fares originally extended to leytonstone , were later extended to ilford and goodmayes . the mass housing stock of these areas clearly reflects the respective dates .\nfigure 2 : the first train into grimsby \u2013 a romantic view of the coming of the railway . ( from perkins )\n) it is indeed , and we are now facing the hazard of making up those train services and getting things working .\nthese services run at all only because rail transport is heavily regulated in the united kingdom and it is therefore considerably cheaper for a train operating company to run a parliamentary service than it is to go through the full legal process of applying for a station or line to be permanently closed .\nthe parliamentary trains are fleeting echoes in the timetables , often slipping into stations unnoticed , running along odd railway tracks at strange times to fulfill often century old laws .\nmore broadly , this historical analysis could help shed light on the broader impact of women in parliamentary rhetorical culture . was there a discernible \u2018feminized language of politics\u2019 , and if so , where did it appear , and when ? similarly , was there any difference in parliamentary behaviour between the sexes , with women contributing disproportionately more to debates on certain topics , and less to others ? finally , can we associate the introduction of new parliamentary topics or forms of argument to the appearance of women speakers ?\nthere is no single definition of what constitutes a ghost train , although the general consensus is that it\u2019s when a service is so infrequent , the train becomes effectively useless . slippery or not , though , the term \u201cghost train\u201d seems apt . it implies a service that is not exactly whole \u2013 something that whispers through towns and countryside , leaving barely a dent in its wake .\nwhen i get off at gerrards cross , i find i am no longer alone . the ethereal figure at the end of the deserted platform , pointing a camera at the front of the train , is not the ghost of railways past but dave , an off - duty train driver , who is one of the\nghosties\n\u2013 rail enthusiasts who travel the land\ncopping\n[ spotting ] the\nparliamentary\ntrains .\nlittle known and rarely used , but those in the know who wait at paddington station at just the right time can take a trip one of the uk\u2019s mysterious parliamentary trains .\nbecause we waste our time on parliamentary trains . make it easier to eliminate routes no one travels by ( literally no one ) , make it easier to eliminate unnecessary lines .\nbut inevitably , the train pulls into south ruislip station . here it joins the normal tracks , the tracks followed by hundreds of other chiltern trains every day . the parlimentary train is no more , merely a simple service completing a journey along tracks all too familiar .\nit\u2019s a passion that takes commitment . since the trains are run on extremely inconvenient schedules , sometimes without a return trip , sometimes before sunrise , the journey means a lot of legwork . if there is anyone else on the train , it\u2019s probably another ghost train enthusiast .\ncan you ride the train back into paddington on the return journey ? as i live near to west ruislip this direction suits me better .\ni once took this train when it went from paddington to wycombe . before we left paddington , a ticket inspector approached me to ask if i was sure i was on the correct train , as i was the only passenger . we had a nice long conversation about the operation of it .\nbut tracking these trains down - and taking a journey on them - is the particular passion of a select group of ghost train\nhunters\n.\nsadly this train now goes to high wycombe only . i\u2019ve been wanting to take thi la train for months and when i finally had the chance today , they\u2019ve cancelled it . not sure since when it\u2019s no longer going to the ruislip area , but i\u2019m gutted\u2026 this would have been so cool !\nso to avoid the lengthy expensive closure process , what is known as a \u2018parliamentary service\u2019 is run to satisfy the legal requirements . these trains were introduced by the 1844 railway regulation act which was designed to protect passengers from train companies exploiting passengers , who were travelling longer and longer distances to work and to find work , often travelling in primitive wagons . the act\u2019s intentions were to make train travel available and safe even for 3rd class passengers and included minimum passenger travel standards pertaining to comfort and safety .\nbristol & gloucester railway broad gauge third class parliamentary carriage , 1844 . this provided only minimal compliance with the railway act by covering the passenger accommodation by means of a tarpaulin , similar to a tilt wagon\nthat is the crux of why the ghost trains still exist . a more official term is \u201cparliamentary trains\u201d , a name that stems from past years when an act of parliament was needed to shut down a line . many train operators kept running empty trains to avoid the costs and political fallout \u2013 and while this law has since changed , the same pressures remain .\ninteresting \u2013 and intriguing : i wonder whether the term \u201cparliamentary train\u201d is now an anachronism , superseded by more rational office of rail and road regulations ( you suggest that route training is one reason for maintaining the ruislip\u2013paddington skeleton service ) . but perhaps the numerous old local acts of parliament which enabled today\u2019s railways are still in force for the purpose of requiring certain minimum services .\nrunning one train a week is sometimes avoided by running a substitute bus service such as between watford junction and croxley green for the last 20 years or so .\n) that is not exactly as i intended it to be . when a train is split apart to have work done on it , even though that work may not be directly related to a fault that subsequently occurs , the mere act of splitting a train apart and putting it back together can cause faults to emerge .\nthe reaction of train operating companies , fearing the loss of revenue of increasing or improving third class facilities ( i . e . that those who could afford second class would choose the cheaper option if it became bearable ) was to follow the absolute letter of the law and no more \u2013 thus running just one train with decent third class facilities per day , at a useless time , such as very early in the morning or very late at night , and ( because only one train like this was run ) that one train really would stop at every station and halt on its line , thus making the journey extremely slow . [ 3 ]\nawesome ! as well as the parliamentary requirement . . . i think chiltern also run this to keep drivers familiar with the route , so that they can divert trains to paddington if ever there are issues with marylebone .\non our ride to snaith , the two tell me about the trouble moralee had procuring her ticket . the snaith train was listed on the board of departures , but the person at the ticket desk still hadn\u2019t heard of it . \u201cyou must be mistaken , \u201d he\u2019d told her . \u201cthere is no train to snaith . \u201d\nthey exist in order to keep certain lines open , because without them the train operators would often have to close the route - something which costs time and money .\nto catch one of these odd trains , head to paddington station just after 11 : 30 in the morning and watch the indicator for a train that shouldn\u2019t be there . and in a moment , a company that never runs a train from paddington will appear on the display , offering the 11 : 36am service to west ruislip .\nso the end point on the outward journey has changed again . the first time i read about this train , in railway magazine the outbound destination was gerrard\u2019s cross .\na variant of the parliamentary train service is the ' permanent ' replacement bus service , as employed on the watford and rickmansworth railway . this railway line in hertfordshire was ' closed ' in 1996 , but to avoid the legal complications and costs of actual closure train services were ' suspended ' and a bus service now runs between the stations , thus maintaining the legal fiction of an open railway . [ 9 ] the track and station structures are still intact , but are now heavily overgrown and damaged by lack of maintenance . the ' rail ' service still appears on the national rail ticket scheme and on the national rail online timetables , with an accompanying note informing passengers of the replacement bus . the croxley rail link plan would see this parliamentary service replaced with a full rail service .\nalternatively , an individual station may get a parliamentary service because the operating company wishes it closed , but the line itself is still in regular use ( most trains speed straight through ) . example of such stations are the following :\nthe outbound train will now run non - stop at 11 : 36 from paddington to high wycombe and as such will no longer be available using the oyster card sadly .\ntrain running \u2022 @ gwr twitter \u2022 acronyms / abbreviations \u2022 station comparator \u2022 rail news \u2022 gwr co . site \u2022 site style 1 2 3 4 \u2022 chat on off\nmr . portillo : my right hon . friend the secretary of state travelled on the washington metro in january . i have travelled on the french train a grande vitesse .\ngiven the overcrowding on britain\u2019s trains , it may seem odd for these empty carriages to ride the rails \u2013 or for empty stations to stand sentry over them . from 1995 - 96 to 2011 - 12 , the total number of miles ridden by train passengers leapt by 91 % , while the entire uk train fleet grew by only 12 % .\nwith tynwald in recess for the summer , paul speller reflects on the first parliamentary year of the quayle administration . here he takes a look at how members have handled an issue that could end up dominating for a long time yet .\nplatform 12 is where you want to be , where no one else will be . a single short train awaits with livery that is unfamiliar in this station . a driver and guard are on board , and so may you be . a single passenger is busy , sometimes a few is this service\u2019s rush hour . often no one rides the train .\nthe weymouth quay branch is another such line which while technically open , has not seen a train this century so is really closed despite still being fully signalled for passenger trains .\nthe fact that routes are being reopened and other rail relaunches being planned raises a key question . why has rail become so popular ? what factors have changed to make people want to return to the train ? the answer , it transpires , has more to do with the uk ' s fading romance with the car than a refound love of the train .\nbordesley , one train a week ( on saturday ) , except when birmingham city football club are playing at home , in which case certain trains stop to coincide with the matches .\ndemocratization fundamentally changed the form and function of parliamentary representation . from an assembly dominated by a class of notables , parliament evolved to an arena where socio - economic antagonisms became more and more explicitly articulated by parties and their leaders . in \u201cthe principles of representative government\u201d bernard manin described how deliberation in these representative institutions changed from an open discussion between independent mps to a confrontation between more or less disciplined party formations . put differently , the deictic center of parliamentary discourse shifted from an independent \u201ci\u201d to an exclusive \u201cwe\u201d .\nmr . hind : to ask the secretary of state for employment how many people were employed in the lancashire , west parliamentary constituency in march 1986 , march 1987 , march 1988 , march 1989 and march 1990 ; and if he will make a statement .\nmr . hind : to ask the secretary of state for employment how many people were unemployed in the parliamentary constituency of lancashire , west in march 1986 , march 1987 , march 1988 , march 1989 and march 1990 ; and if he will make a statement .\nyou are our only customer today\n, announces the conductor , mohammed , inspecting my ticket as though i were being awarded some kind of honour .\nmost days we have no passengers at all . but we run this train every day so that network rail won ' t shut down the line . if we stop running this train , then that ' s it . kaput .\n\u200bat 3 : 00 pm , we headed to the train station in malderd\u2019s car . i wanted to go and buy a ticket but the generous man said \u2018the ticket is here in my pocket\u2019 and handed it to me . \u2018thank you , \u2019 i said . \u2018how much is it ? \u2019 \u2018it has already been paid for . i do not pay for train tickets , \u2019 . . .\nit\u2019s all the more disappointing when many seem happy enough to dance many , merry circles about several aspects of parliamentary reform , or the procedural niceties of where the queen\u2019s representative puts on his or her hat , yet they fall shy of talking about the steam packet .\nmichael williams ' book ,\non the slow train again : more great british railway journeys\nis published in a new , updated paperback edition by arrow books on 12 february , price \u00a36 . 19 .\nbut it is a different matter in summer , the train is filled with tourists who shun the frequently jammed road into the town . thanks to castle , the line has not passed out of our lives .\nthere are several stations on the uk rail network that are served by one train a week or just one daily service in one direction . urltoken looks at why these meagre useless services operate in todays commercially based railway .\nthere ' s a ' ghost train ' service running in and out of london paddington . it is rarely advertised and attracts few riders . it runs to and from west ruislip , once a day , on weekdays only .\ni rode the train this morning from platform 11 with six others of your readers , ian , in the rain and with an a to z in my hand . most enjoyable . thanks for drawing it to our attention .\nteeside airport must be the only dedicated airport station with no trains on weekdays or saturdays . it is served by one train each way on sundays thus keeping the station technically open thus avoiding the need for formal closure proceedings .\nfor many\nghosties\n, the north of england offers ghost train paradise \u2013 or hell if you are one of the few passengers dependent on them . there are only four services a day between helsby and ellesmere port in cheshire . and at styal , between crewe and manchester , just three services a day stop . ( this appears to be true lunacy , since local campaigners have proved that a stop would not add to overall train times . )\npolesworth is fortunate in that london midland introduced the award winning trent valley hourly service and that enables the daily service to run as part of a well - used train which is used by just one daily commuter jason . he returns home to tamworth and uses polesworth to make sure the station remains open . the denton example is also completely useless to anybody and the train is really an empty stock movement advertised to the public to keep the station and line open .\nwith tynwald in recess for the summer , paul speller reflects on the first parliamentary year of the quayle administration . here he takes a look at how members have handled an issue that could end up dominating for a long time yet . are tynwald members sailinginto trouble with the packet ? | news | isle of man\nour rail network would be nothing without them . from stephenson ' s rocket to british rail class 92 and beyond , explore the facts , information and anecdotes behind the steam , diesel and electric locomotives that built the age of the train .\nthe railways that had helped britain become an industrial power , but which were now haemorrhaging money , were to be cut back brutally . the car would replace the train , beeching decreed . in doing so , he ushered in an era of vast motorway expansion and cheap motorised transport . the train , deemed dirty and smoky , was earmarked for extinction . if beeching and other transport planners of the day had had their way , only a rump of inter - city lines would have been left .\nthe train that cuts across the west yorkshire countryside from leeds to the small town of snaith departs just once at precisely 17 : 16 , monday to saturday . return trains depart twice : one at 07 : 16 , one at 19 : 01 .\nfurther east , kirton lindsay is served on saturdays only a sheffield to lincoln and cleethorpes train and this keeps the line at passenger status and the stations open . this line will not close though because of the huge volumes of freight that use it .\nroman polyanovsky and tim alberdingk thijm , two computer science undergraduates who were working as summer interns on the dilipad project , have created a video to showcase the project to a general audience . the video gives a good insight into how our digital parliamentary corpora are constructed ( without getting into technical details ) and shows some exciting preliminary research results .\nmr . robichaud ( secretary of state ( parliamentary affairs ) ) , for mr . gray ( leader of the government in the house of commons ) , seconded by mr . mass\u00e9 ( president of the queen ' s privy council for canada ) , moved , - - that the bill be now read a third time and do pass .\nyet , waiting for me on platform 14 , in one of the darkest , dankest , greasiest and most inaccessible corners of the station , is one of the spookiest trains in britain : the 11 . 36\nghost train\nto gerrards cross in buckinghamshire .\nwe pass hanger lane , famous for its road congestion , but on the train there are no delays . on our side of the tracks , long lost stations are invisible in the undergrowth . twford abbey halt and brentham halt , romantic names now long gone .\nall these trains run serving places that have no passengers because it is cheaper to operate a train than to initiate the formal closure process . when the 1993 railways act became law in 1994 , many observers thought that the rail network would slowly shrink and wither .\nmr . portillo : my right hon . friend is meeting the central transport consultative committee on 26 march . it was a pity that the report on network southeast did not highlight that british rail ' s plans are for an increase in train miles to be operated .\ncommercial sensitivity is a handy cop - out to call on to avoid discussing the matter in public , but one cannot help but feel that members of the public are either being cheated or taken for granted to not be considered deserving of being privy to what is going on in the minds of our parliamentary representatives , both inside the government and in the wings .\nthe recent closure of the folkestone harbour line after seeing just one train a year for five years illustrates this well . a locomotive was run on this line to keep the legal side of the railway construction contract compliant preventing the land from returning to the original owner\u2019s ancestors .\nten new zealand soldiers were killed when they were hit by a train at bere ferrers in southern england . the accident occurred as troops from the 28th reinforcements for the nz expeditionary force were being transported from plymouth to sling camp on salisbury plain . read more . . .\nthe curve was taken out as late at 1990 , but i have not suggested it for the listing as passenger services had ceased long before that , and it ' s a pretty short stretch of line with equivalent passenger journeys possible with a change of train at trowbridge .\nrecorded on 16th july 2016 . parliamentary train from chester to liverpool south parkway . the usual chester to runcorn service was extended by northern via the request from the north cheshire rail user group . this is the final service ( to liverpool south parkway ) that will ever exist . the halton curve is now closed for engineering work to add another line enabling services between wales and chester and liverpool . route times chester - 0 : 753 helsby - 08 : 01 frodsham - 08 : 05 runcorn - 08 : 14 liverpool s . parkway - 08 : 23 more information can be found here urltoken north rail user group ( official website ) urltoken\n3 . 1 the railway has moved on from its role as common carrier and the requirement to provide the daily\nparliamentary train\n; a service for all comers at one penny per mile ! nevertheless the lack of even basic services on several routes and at certain lightly used stations is very unsatisfactory . services should enable potential passengers to fulfil basic travel needs , such as getting to and from work ; on some lines this simply is not possible . the role of rail in social inclusion was overlooked in the service specifications set out by the franchising director and is still lacking in some aspects of the sra ' s and tocs ' agenda .\nthe gerrards cross ghost train is one of several ethereal services that wend their eerie way around britain ' s rail network , almost unknown to the public and running mostly empty , since they operate at deliberately inconvenient times \u2013 often offering their passengers no prospect of getting home again .\nthe railway regulation act 1844 bound the various train operators to provide third class passengers with a minimum standard of service : specifically , that at least one train per day must have adequate facilities in third class including a covered carriage with seats . [ 2 ] furthermore trains so equipped needed , on any given day , to serve every route and station in the railway company ' s area ( across the whole day ' s service ) each day . finally all this had to cost no more than a penny per mile in third class . [ 2 ]\nall aboard ! the north island main trunk railway was 100 years old in 2008 . take a trip back in time to explore the epic story of its construction , the heyday of the steam passenger train and the place of the iconic railway refreshment room in new zealand life .\nchris austin is a board member of the association of community rail partnerships , secretary of the all - party parliamentary group on heritage railways and a co - opted member of the railway heritage committee . he joined br in 1967 , working in local management and project planning . for 10 years he was the board ' s parliamentary affairs manager covering the period of privatisation . he set up and ran a political consultancy for the rail industry before moving the strategic rail authority , where his responsibilities included producing the community rail development strategy . he retired in 2009 as head of public affairs for atoc . he is a graduate of cambridge university , a fellow of the chartered institute of transport and logistics and was awarded an obe in 2006 for services to the railway industry . richard faulkner ( lord faulkner of worcester ) is a deputy speaker in the house of lords , which he joined as a working peer in 1999 . from 2009 - 2010 he was a minister in the government whips office , where he had spokesman responsibilities for transport . he is treasurer of the all - party parliamentary railway group , vice - chair of the heritage rail group , and vice - president of the campaign for better transport . prior to entering the house of lords he worked as a parliamentary affairs and pr consultant . for over 20 years he worked as an adviser to the british railways board . he is a graduate of oxford university , an honorary fellow of worcester college , oxford and a fellow of the university of worcester .\nthe leeds - snaith line is what rail enthusiasts call a ghost train ; snaith station , a ghost station . the webpage about snaith on ticket sales site urltoken warns that ticket machines are not available at the station . nor is there a ticket office , taxi rank or cab office .\nmr . milliken ( parliamentary secretary to the leader of the government in the house of commons ) , for mr . tobin ( minister of fisheries and oceans ) , laid upon the table , - - government response , pursuant to standing order 36 ( 8 ) , to petition no . 351 - 0080 concerning wharfs and harbours . - - sessional paper no . 8545 - 351 - 22 .\nbut polesworth is positively well - off for trains compared with denton and reddish south in greater manchester . both stations have just one train a week , the 0922 fridays only stockport to stalybridge service ! this route used to have a regular well used service until a new curve was installed in manchester about 25 years ago meaning that the demand for the stockport to stalybridge line ceased as better connections were possible in manchester piccadilly . but running this one train a week avoids the need for formal passenger line closure proceedings . the line is regularly used for charter trains , stock movements and freight services .\nit\u2019s one of many train services around britain that run with empty carriages \u2013 sometimes once or twice a day , sometimes as rarely as once a week . sometimes even ticket sellers don\u2019t know they exist , and it takes dedicated amateurs to seek them out . so why do these trains run at all ?\nmr . milliken ( parliamentary secretary to the leader of the government in the house of commons ) , for mr . eggleton ( minister responsible for infrastructure ) , laid upon the table , - - government response , pursuant to standing order 36 ( 8 ) , to petition no . 351 - 0103 concerning the chilliwack river valley hazard management plan . - - sessional paper no . 8545 - 351 - 23 .\nperhaps most important of all , the term ghost train implies something that only a special few know exists . the press contact of the national rail museum of york , for example , was baffled by my request for an interview about ghost trains , thinking i wanted to discuss \u201chaunted items\u201d in the museum\u2019s collection .\nmr . nicholls : the information is available from the library . march 1990 figures are not available until april . between march 1986 and february 1990 the number of unemployed claimants fell by 2 , 932 , or 40 . 6 per cent . , in lancashire , west parliamentary constituency . the table gives the remaining information requested . the figures are affected by seasonal influences as well as by changes to the count over the period .\nmr . nicholls : information about employment in parliamentary constituencies is available only from the census of employment . the most recent figures are for september 1987 . there were then 31 , 000 employees in employment in the lancashire , west constituency . this compares with a figure of 30 , 400 in september 1984 when the previous census of employment was taken . these figures exclude the self - employed and members of her majesty ' s forces .\nmr . milliken ( parliamentary secretary to the leader of the government in the house of commons ) , for mr . dingwall ( minister of public works and government services ) , laid upon the table , - - government responses , pursuant to standing order 36 ( 8 ) , to petitions nos . 351 - 0102 and 351 - 0112 concerning the canada post corporation . - - sessional paper no . 8545 - 351 - 7d .\n\u200bthe tourist ticket from new york to hamburg , north of germany cost usd 100 and that of the new york - bound train usd 24 . the ship was fancy and the trip pleasant . most of the passengers were both male and female american students heading for germany and austria to spend the summer holiday there . . .\nthis once - a - week parliamentary service is probably the most famous on britain ' s railways . decided i need to go and do it on video , and took my friend karl with me . it currently runs once a week on a friday only , 09 : 22 from stockport . karl is on twitter at @ karlinski73 he ' s a local manchester boy ! klf / jamms\nit ' s grim up north\n- urltoken\nmore doubtful cases . . . sorry , john r . . . wolverhampton to walsall direct service . absent , re - introduced , now parliamentary ? motherwell via coatbridge and cumbernauld up to stirling . any absences of service to record as closures / openings ? waterloo international to brixton . selby to york - what ' s happened there ? also wondered about new holland pier and new holland town , but they were lost just before serpell . . .\none thing i know for certain , having pored over the small print of the timetable , is that there is no train back . i also know that the real diabolical forces emanate not from the supernatural , but more prosaically from mandarins at the department for transport who keep the ghost trains permanently suspended in purgatory for their own dastardly purposes .\nmr . milliken ( parliamentary secretary to the leader of the government in the house of commons ) , for mr . gray ( leader of the government in the house of commons ) , laid upon the table , - - government responses , pursuant to standing order 36 ( 8 ) , to petitions nos . 351 - 0086 to 351 - 0090 concerning the member for markham - - whitchurch - - stouffville . - - sessional paper no . 8545 - 351 - 21 .\npolesworth station , just north of tamworth on the west coast main line ( wcml ) has one train a day , the 635am from northampton to crewe which calls there at 723am . if any passenger wants to get there from the north , they have to travel to rugby or northampton to catch the daily early morning service because no southbound trains call there .\nin 1989 lul reported the one incident referred to in my previous answer because it involved malicious damage . lul did not consider that any other incident was covered by the requirement to notify the department but i now understand that there were 32 other other instances when the doors of underground trains opened either on the wrong side or when the train was in motion .\nthis consultation was made in compliance with the statutory requirements of the railways act 2005 and relates to the withdrawal of railway passenger services over sections of the network in south and west london . these passenger services are currently provided by a daily southern train between wandsworth road and kensington ( olympia ) ; also by a weekly rail replacement bus service between ealing broadway and wandsworth road .\nnotwithstanding the recent optimization of optical character recognition ( ocr ) techniques , the conversion from image to machine - readable text remains , more often than not , a problematic endeavor . the results are rarely perfect . the reasons for the defects are multiple and range from errors in the original prints , to more systemic issues such as the quality of the scan , the selected font or typographic variation within the same document . when we converted the scans of the historical canadian parliamentary proceedings , especially the latter cause turned out to be problematic . typographically speaking , the parliamentary proceedings are richly adorned with transitions between different font types and styles . these switches are not simply due to the esthetic preferences of the editors , but are intended facilitate reading by indicating the structure of the text . structural elements of the proceedings such as topic titles , the names of the mps taking the floor , audience reactions and other crucial items , are distinguished from common speech by the use of bold or cursive type , small capital or even a combination .\nits not due to a lack of a platform as the station has two 138 metre long platforms and it is platform 2 which is served by a train . platform 1 , which ironically has a waiting shelter , is bereft of trains . this is because as part of the wcml upgrade , the station footbridge was taken down and not replaced and trains stopped nearly a decade ago .\nit would be nice to think that , if they are contemplating something as far - reaching as taking ownership of ferries and franchising out their operation , for instance , that , somewhere down the line they would consider letting the public in on that train of thought before the process hurtles down the track and the spending of \u00a3150 million is announced and approved before the public can say \u2019shipping forecast\u2019 .\nbesides being successful in solving analogy tasks , word2vec turns out to be useful for many other tasks , such as clustering . creating a vector space model based on all speeches of female mps enables us to construct a nearest neighbor network of all words which are indicative of women\u2019s parliamentary language . each word w1 thus becomes a node and is connected to another word / node w2 if the latter appears in the set of n - closest vectors to word w1 . the result is a network that at first sight might not seem very illuminating .\nbut it\u2019s harsh to define beeching\u2019s legacy in terms of the closures . he cared about the railway and contributed much to it , championing its role in moving bulk minerals and developing the liner train concept for containerised freight . there will always be the photographs though - melancholy scenes of dilapidated stations and overgrown trackbeds , redundant engines quietly rusting , tunnels bricked up , villagers huddling under brollies to await the daily bus .\nin an interesting example , british rail was forced to serve smethwick west in the west midlands for an extra 12 months in the mid - 1990s after a legal blunder meant that the station had not been closed properly . this meant that one train per week each way still called at smethwick west , even though it was only a few hundred yards down the line from its replacement smethwick galton bridge . [ 8 ]\ngiven these infrequent departures , you\u2019d expect packed carriages . but on a recent friday rush hour \u2013 when leeds train station , the second - busiest in the uk outside london , is swirling with commuters \u2013 no one , aside from me and my companions , remains on the line for more than a few stops . soon , one carriage after another becomes completely , eerily empty . you could cartwheel down the aisles .\nthe halton curve is one example . a half - mile connection between two lines that are frequently serviced , it operated for years as a ghost train . after years of advocates defending its potential , if run more regularly , to provide service from north wales into liverpool , plans were finally announced last year to give it a \u00a310 . 4 million upgrade and re - establish the link , returning it to full service .\nnor can i bring myself to decry the changes to the main character , rachel . on the page , she is a dishevelled , overweight drunk whose only escape from the memory of her failed marriage is to stare out of the window of a creeping commuter train and speculate about the lives of the people she passes . if you hear the words \u201cdishevelled , overweight drunk\u201d and think immediately of emily blunt , it\u2019s your lucky day .\nmr . laurin ( joliette ) , seconded by mr . guimond ( beauport - - montmorency - - orl\u00e9ans ) , moved , - - that , in the opinion of this house , the government should immediately take the required measures to authorize the construction of a high - speed train ( hst ) linking the cities of windsor and quebec city , as well as the necessary infrastructure . ( private members ' business m - 112 )\ni rode this route yesterday . just about made it , as running late i ran to platform 12 , only to hear the announcement that it was departing from platform 11 ! possibly due to those timetable changes mentioned above i estimated that there were at least 20 people on the train . took the best part of the day to reach princes risborough to ride the \u2018bubble car\u2019 which was standing room only . last service runs this saturday .\nthe regulator is quite right , provided that competent management and expedient planning ensures the railway network is used effectively and efficiently . a well run railway system is essential to the national economy , and is expected and taken for granted by large sections of the british public , including those who may not be regular rail users . even\nmondeo man\nand\nworcester woman\nwant a convenient and affordable train when their cars are not available .\nat the moment , we are trying to improve and expand the method . so far , the model uses only the frequency of n - grams , and not their location in a token . by taking location into account , we expect that we could improve the results , but that would also increase dimensionality . besides adding new features , we should also experiment with other algorithms , such as support - vector machines , which perform better in a high - dimensional space . we will also test whether we can expand the method to correct other structural elements of the parliamentary proceedings , such as topical titles .\nwe aim to publish outputs which will appeal to a mainstream audience of historians who will have little familiarity with our methodologies , rather than to prioritise a narrower digital humanities audience . we will aim to make telling interventions in existing historical debates which could not be made using traditional research methods . with this in mind , we are pursuing a number of exciting topics using our roughly two centuries - worth of parliamentary data , including the language of gender , imperialism , and democracy . while future blog posts will expand upon all three areas in more detail , i offer a few thoughts below on the first .\ninspired by manin and others , i investigated to what extent parliamentary deliberation in the belgian lower house ( \u201c kamer van volksvertegenwoordigers \u201d ) changed in times of democratization by looking at the linguistic behavior of mps through the prism of pronominal selection . instead of analyzing ( theoretical ) reflections on the changing character of political representation , i chose to study how , from a longitudinal perspective , shifts in the daily discursive practice of mps relate to the transformation of representative government . in addition to scrutinizing chronological evolution , i analyzed how pronominal selection correlates with certain attributes of the speaker ( ideology , power status , age ) .\nmost fundamentally for government to secure an investment strategy that maintains and improves the existing network while developing and delivering entirely new infrastructure , such as crossrail or new high - speed lines . the restructuring of timetables to provide regular interval services over the national network , following continental models , and bravely attempted by virgin cross country ' s operation princess plan , is an objective the strategic rail authority ( sra ) and train operating companies ( tocs ) must work towards .\nto summarize : what are the strong points of this system ? first of all , it is fairly simple , reasonably time - efficient and works even when the quality of the original data is very bad . manual filtering can be done quickly : for each year of data , it takes an hour or two to correct the rules generated by each of the two processes and replace the names . secondly : once a classifier is trained , it can also predict corrections for the other years of the same parliamentary session . lastly , as mentioned before , the classifier can correctly predict replacements just on the basis of a few shared characters .\na ghost train might be a bureaucratic hangover . it might be a fiscal headache . it might be a waste of resources and potential . but in the world of transport and infrastructure , where efficiency and budgets rule , it\u2019s also a quirky aberration \u2013 one that might not be around forever , but that , for now , provides an acute sense of joy to a small , passionate group of people who love it for its alice - in - wonderland - style absurdity .\ncertainly , this once mighty main line to birmingham and birkenhead , pride of the great western railway until it was downgraded during the beeching cuts of the 1960s , seems on its last legs . the train crunches along a rusted single track past the back end of the industrial estates off the great west road . here are the bulldozed remains of the old oak common engine sheds that housed the kings and castles , among the greatest steam locomotives built in britain ' s industrial heyday .\ngoing back to the 1980s , i made several trips on this line behind class 47 and 50 locos on the evening commuter service to banbury ( at one point extended to birmingham new st ) . the line was / is dead straight , back then mostly 1950s era jointed track with a low 70mph speed limit . it seemed very weird running alongside the central line tracks in a fast mainline train . i suspect most of those old rails are still there thirty years later , gently rusting away !"]}
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", "topic": 27}], "title": "guardian media group", "paragraphs": ["what businesses does guardian media group own ? the core business of gmg is guardian news & media . the group also owns a number of investments .\ndavid pemsel has been appointed chief executive of guardian media group . photograph : sarah lee / guardian\nlatest marketing and advertising news for guardian media group , including insights and opinions .\nguardian media group , the publisher of the guardian , has sold its stake in trader media group to apax partners for around \u00a3600m to bankroll its loss - making newspapers and website .\nguardian media group to cut 250 jobs and restructure its operations in hopes to break even . . .\nguardian news and media launches branded content guardian labs service with 7 - figure unilever . . .\nguardian media group plc ( gmg ) publishes its financial statements detailing the group\u2019s financial performance and that of its subsidiary companies ( such as the core business guardian news & media limited ) , joint venture top right group and associates . the gmg group accounts are prepared in accordance with international financial reporting standards ( ifrs ) .\nexecutive to leave guardian group after 24 years to lead airline . by mark sweney\ndespite turbulent trading conditions and advertising volatility across the media sector , guardian media group reported revenues of \u00a3214 . 5m , up 2 % on the previous year , as the guardian continued to strengthen its relationship with its readers and saw good growth from guardian us and guardian australia .\nrevenue including share of joint venture companies trader media group and top right group ( formerly emap ) \u00a3466 . 7m ( 2011 \u00a3466 . 1 million )\ncarolyn mccall , the chief executive of the guardian media group , is poised to leave the company to become chief executive of easyjet .\ndavid pemsel was appointed ceo , guardian media group ( gmg ) in july 2015 with responsibility for leading gmg\u2019s commercial and financial business strategy .\nebita , before exceptional items , including share of joint venture companies trader media group and top right group \u00a348 . 4 million ( 2011 \u00a349 . 6 million )\nat guardian media group ( gmg ) , securing a sustainable future for quality journalism has been our number one priority during the last year .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\n\u00a9 carnyx group ltd 2018 | the drum is a registered trademark and property of carnyx group limited . all rights reserved .\nemap has confirmed it has sold its business - to - business magazine and events arm to guardian media group and private equity firm apax for around \u00a31bn .\nwhat are the values of the trust and company ? the trust has a strongly held set of values which guide the business conduct of guardian media group .\nthe scott trust was formed in 1936 , but the history of the trust and guardian media group began more than a century earlier with the launch of the manchester guardian on may 5 , 1821 .\npemsel , currently deputy chief executive of guardian news & media , the publisher of the guardian and observer newspapers , succeeds andrew miller .\nthe guardian is on track to achieve the aim of the plan , to break even at an ebitda level by 2018 / 19 , and for the guardian media group to become financially sustainable in perpetuity .\nrichard johnstone needs your help with \u201c the board of directors at guardian media group : katherine viner must resign as editor - in - chief at the guardian \u201d . join richard and 33 supporters today .\nguardian news & media restructure sees david magliano promoted to managing director of marketing , . . .\nguardian media group ( gmg ) is amongst the uk\u2019s leading media organisations . its core business is guardian news & media ( gnm ) , publisher of theguardian . com , one of the largest english - speaking quality newspaper websites in the world . in the uk , gnm publishes the guardian newspaper six days a week and the world\u2019s oldest sunday newspaper , the observer .\nwhat is the relationship between guardian media group and the guardian ? gmg is the parent company of the guardian . however , editorially the guardian is completely independent from the commercial entity that owns it . the editor - in - chief is appointed by and reports directly to the scott trust , not the board of gmg .\nguardian news and media will allow advertisers to tap into trending topics in real - time with . . .\n\u201cthis set of results are a testament to the hard work of the management team and of everyone at guardian media group . there is much to do , but the strategy is on track .\nanna is chief customer officer of guardian news & media ( gnm ) . she is responsible for the guardian\u2019s membership , subscription and contributions programmes , partnerships with technology businesses including google and facebook , syndication and licensing , and other consumer revenues including the guardian\u2019s live events . she also oversees the guardian brand and all guardian marketing .\nguardian media group has completed the first year of a three - year transformation plan to increase revenues by building deeper relationships with readers , align its advertising business to market growth , and reduce costs .\nother media organisations don\u2019t go as far as kelner , but one senior figure , who sits on the board of a major company , says : \u201ci think they [ the guardian ] are not immune to the possibility that the objectives of the guardian media group as a whole are influencing the attitudes and tone of their journalists . \u201d\ndescribed by management today as\none of the toughest operators to have risen through the guardian media group ' s ranks\nmccall , a mother - of - three , started her career at the guardian in 1986 as a research planner , moving quickly into sales .\nguardian media group said total revenues increased by 2 . 4 % to \u00a3214 . 5m in the year to 2 april , thanks to the popularity of its membership scheme , one - off contributions and growth in international operations .\nthe newspaper ' s proprietor , guardian media group , has told its 1 , 500 staff that some of their jobs will be lost as part of its plans for the second year of its three - year turnaround plan .\non 13 june , the guardian announced plans to move the guardian and observer print titles to tabloid format , from early 2018 .\n\u2013 trader media group : one of europe ' s largest specialist media companies , and publisher of the auto trader website and magazine . trader media group is jointly owned by gmg and apax partners . \u2013 top right group ( formerly emap ) : a leading international business - to - business digital intelligence and events business , also jointly owned by gmg and apax partners . \u2013 gmg property services : the leading provider of software , technology and design solutions to the property industry . \u2013 an externally managed investment fund .\ngmg has also built an endowment fund , which includes the proceeds from the 2014 disposal of its 50 . 1 % holding in trader media group . \u200ethe sole purpose of the fund is to secure the editorial independence and financial security of the guardian in perpetuity . the business conduct of the group is guided by the scott trust values .\nwe are an independent charity which supports media under threat , promotes diversity in the media and empowers children and young people to engage with the news .\n3 . 20 widen the scope of the rules to take account of cross - media ownership across all media\u0097perhaps looking at share of voice and revenues ( especially advertising ) across all media , to ensure that organisations like google or news corp cannot acquire too big a share of voice across all media .\n9am ( bst ) 25 july 2017 , london : guardian media group ( gmg ) \u2013 publisher of the guardian and the observer newspapers and theguardian . com , one of the largest english - speaking quality newspaper websites in the world \u2013 today announced financial results for the 12 months to 2 april , 2017 .\ngroup revenues surpass \u00a3300m for the first time in our history . fy 14 group revenues were \u00a3312 . 7m and adjusted ebitda was \u00a385 . 3m , up from \u00a3271 . 4m and \u00a369m respectively in fy13\nprior to joining gnm , david worked in many senior roles within the media industry , including launching shine entertainment in 2000 , before becoming group marketing director of itv plc in 2005 .\nthe tesco writ made a reference to guardian media group ' s purchase of emap plc in partnership with apax and sought to make parallels with its property deals . ian griffiths and felicity lawrence set out below the details of the deal and the tax consequences\nor in the day - to - day editorial control of news and content , nor do the board of guardian media group plc . the day - to - day editorial control of news content is the sole responsibility of the editor and his staff .\nkatharine viner is editor - in - chief of the guardian , a position she has held since june 2015 . she joined the guardian as a writer in 1997 . she was appointed deputy editor of the guardian in 2008 ; launched the award - winning guardian australia in 2013 ; and was also editor of guardian us , based in new york .\nkatharine viner joined the guardian as a writer in 1997 and has since undertaken numerous roles , including editor of weekend magazine , features editor , and saturday editor . she was appointed deputy editor of the guardian in 2008 ; launched the award - winning guardian australia in 2013 ; and was most recently editor - in - chief of guardian us . she became editor - in - chief of guardian news & media in june 2015 .\nbut the idea of a knuckleduster at the heart of the guardian is oddly appropriate . a growing number of other media companies are asking questions about how the paper and its parent company , guardian media group ( gmg ) , are using their editorial and corporate influence . these critics include not only the independent , which has become increasingly angry about its rival , but also senior figures at channel 4 and itv .\n3 . 21 raise , however , the current thresholds for cross - media ownership to ensure that cross - media efficiencies can be harnessed on behalf of the consumer .\ngmg and apax already have close working ties after the private equity firm paid \u00a3650m for a 49 % stake in trader media group , the gmg subsidiary that includes the classified advertising magazine auto trader .\nzach is the chief digital officer of guardian news & media ( gnm ) . he is responsible for all aspects of the guardian\u2019s digital products , enterprise systems and technology strategies , including the development and evolution of the guardian\u2019s core products - from urltoken and the award - winning apps to its content management systems .\ntrader media reported pre - tax profits last year of \u00a332m on revenues of \u00a3252m .\nevelyn webster joined guardian news & media ( gnm ) in january 2017 as the interim chief executive officer ( ceo ) of guardian us . she was appointed as ceo of guardian us & australia in 2018 . in this role evelyn is responsible for leading the commercial and operations teams , working closely with useditor john mulholland .\njoined the board in 2014 and is chair of the remuneration committee . jennifer is currently a non - executive director at mitie and council member for the royal college of art . prior to that she was executive vice president of people at arm , group people and culture director for six years at ubm plc and group human resources director for an international media and marketing services group emap plc . her earlier career was in management consultancy and banking .\nit has , by any standards , been a remarkable year for gmg . the group ' s strategy is to use its portfolio of assets to support the guardian while we go through the tumultuous period that the media industry is experiencing . this gives us the huge advantage of being able to navigate our core business , guardian news & media ( gnm ) through these challenging times at a pace and within a timeframe that reflects the needs of the business .\nthe number of guardian\u2019s paying members increased from 50 , 000 to more than 230 , 000 in the last financial year . photograph : sarah lee for the guardian\n, which was established in 1936 to secure the ongoing independence of the guardian .\nreader relationships : at the end of 2016 - 17 , guardian news & media ( gnm ) had more than 400 , 000 regular paying members and subscribers to our print and digital products . more people are paying for guardian journalism than ever before .\npowerful media companies can be properly considered . currently , the framework focuses on\ntraditional media\n, meaning that some types of organisation could fall outside its scope . the table below gives some examples of the consequences of the current regulatory framework for cross - media ownership and activity :\nit is important not to exaggerate the anxiety about the guardian and gmg . as one senior media figure points out : \u201cone should not get paranoid . in many respects the guardian does a good job . \u201d indeed , all of the executives interviewed for this article recognise it is right that they face media scrutiny . but given that one newspaper has such a dominant role , they think it only fair to ask : who guards the guardian ?\nin a significant move towards securing gmg\u2019s long - term future , the value of the group\u2019s investments and cash holdings has risen to \u00a31 . 03 billion . this was due to a 20 . 6 % increase in the value of the guardian\u2019s long term endowment fund and the sale of gmg\u2019s 22 . 4 % stake in ascential plc , the international business - to - business media and events group , for a gross consideration of \u00a3239m .\ngmg\u2019s relationship with apax has been controversial . the publisher was accused of hypocrisy on tax for using an offshore structure in the caymans to buy the magazine and events group emap , now rebranded top right group , in another joint venture with the private equity firm .\nexists to create public value , not private gain . its unique ownership structure means that the wider guardian media group does not seek profit for the financial benefit of its owners or shareholders , but to sustain journalism that is free from commercial or political interference , and to uphold a set of values laid down by our former guardian editor , cp scott , and now enshrined as the scott trust values .\nhamish nicklin is the chief revenue officer of guardian news and media . he is responsible for driving operational and strategic direction across the media , jobs and labs businesses . hamish also has responsibility for building long - term , sustainable business relationships directly with clients and agencies across the globe .\nrichard is the chief financial officer of guardian media group ( gmg ) . richard is responsible for the financial stewardship and efficient operational management of the business together with helping shape the strategic direction and improving the performance of the group . he is a member of the executive committee ( exco ) and the gmg board . richard manages the finance function , investment fund and newspaper publishing business as well as central functions including legal , risk , facilities , and company secretarial .\napax already owns incisive media , which publishes b2b titles including computing , legal week and insurance age .\ngmg has continued to implement the three - year plan launched by david pemsel , ceo , and katharine viner , editor - in - chief of guardian news & media , in january 2016 .\nim group and bluevenn create a coordinated national marketing solution for subaru dealerships nationally across the uk resulting in improved test drives and car purchases .\n\u201cdavid has been a key architect of gnm\u2019s commercial success , digital strategy and international expansion , \u201d said neil berkett , chairman of guardian media group . \u201ci am therefore delighted that he is now stepping up to the top job , unquestionably one of the most demanding and exciting roles in the media industry . i know that he will build on the strong strategic platform put in place by andrew miller , who has done an outstanding job as chief executive\u201d .\nguardian journalism goes from strength to strength . it ' s just our shape that ' s changing\naudience / readership : more than 140 million monthly unique browsers consistently engage with guardian journalism online .\nguardian\u2019s editor - in - chief alan rusbridger reveals raft of senior management changes across . . .\nthe guardian media group ( gmg ) said it had reduced losses before tax to \u00a3200 , 000 in the year to 2 april from \u00a3173m in the same period a year earlier . total revenue hit \u00a3214m , up 2 . 4 per cent from the previous year . digital revenues rose by 15 per cent to \u00a394 . 1m from \u00a381 . 9m .\nmail & guardian online owners originally a separate division of the mail & guardian . in 1997 a 65 % share was sold to internet service provider mweb , but then bought back in 2008 by trevor ncube ' s m & g ; media , the company that publishes the m & g ; newspaper .\njoined the scott trust in 2016 . he is currently financial editor of the guardian . nils joined the guardian in 2003 , and was appointed to the scott trust board as journalist director in 2016 .\nguardian media group , the parent company of the guardian newspaper , has used an offshore structure to complete its acquisition of emap ' s trade magazine and events interests , in partnership with the private equity firm apax partners . the deal , completed march 20 , 2008 , involved gmg incorporating a new company in the tax haven of the cayman islands and integrating it with an existing network of cayman companies set up at the same time by the private equity firm .\n1 . 2 as news consumption is increasingly a cross - media activity , we have considered the impact of these regulations across the whole media sector , with a specific , separate focus on national and regional / local effects .\naftenposten won \u201cbest in europe\u201d at inma\u00b4s global media awards in washington dc . check out all the schibsted winners !\nthe board fully supports the strategy and transformation programme for our core business , guardian news & media ( gnm ) , which chief executive officer andrew miller and his team are implementing with great skill and determination .\nsince 2016 , the guardian has added 230 , 000 new paying members , it said on tuesday .\nthe digital age puts customers in control , tesco ceo philip clarke says at guardian changing . . .\nthe mail & guardian online previously known as em & g ; and the daily mail & guardian . first cousin , once removed , to the mail & guardian . a pan - african daily online newspaper , published all day , all week , aimed at serious and not - so - serious readers .\n\u201cdespite the challenging market conditions faced by all news organisations around the world , our three - year strategy is well on track to achieve its financial goals and to secure the future of the guardian , \u201d the group\u2019s chief executive , david pemsel , said .\naligning advertising business with growth : group continues to refine and improve its advertising proposition , taking account of rapid changes in the print and digital advertising markets .\nlast year the group introduced a three - year plan to cut costs by 20 per cent , in its bid to break even by 2018 / 19 .\nrank group achieve a centralized view of all its customers and prospects , to identify cross sell opportunities and optimize the marketing processes in each of its brands .\nthe company and the group are committed to high standards of corporate governance and the board is accountable to the company ' s shareholders for good corporate governance .\njonathan joined the board on 15 may 2013 and became chairman of the audit committee in november 2013 . he is also group finance director of close brothers group plc , joining in february 2008 and previously held the same position at the london stock exchange group plc since 1999 . jonathan has also been a non - executive director of emap plc and chairman of ftse international . the early part of his career was at price waterhouse where he qualified as a chartered accountant .\ndavid is a non - executive director of the british fashion council , a voting member of bafta and a council member of the marketing group of great britain .\ngmg\u2019s core business is urltoken and the guardian and observer newspapers . investments are undertaken to support and develop journalism\nin addition he is chairman of gmg ventures , a $ 50m fund making early stage investments in innovative businesses in the media technology sector . he is also a member of the scott trust , the ultimate owner of the guardian .\ncath keers joined the board on 1 july 2017 . ms keers started her retail career with thorn emi and , after marketing and business development roles at sky tv , avon and next , joined the bt group in 1996 , holding a number of commercial roles , including marketing director o2 , chairman of tesco mobile and customer director o2 . ms keers is a non - executive director of the royal mail group , talktalk telecom group plc and liverpool victoria friendly society limited ( lv = ) and is the chairman of ustwo ; digital product and games studio . ms keers was a non - executive director of home retail group limited from september 2011 to september 2016 .\njoined the scott trust in january 2013 . she is professor of professional practice at the columbia university journalism school and director of the tow center for digital journalism at columbia\u2019s graduate school of journalism . she was previously director of digital content for guardian news & media , editor - in - chief of guardian unlimited and business editor for the observer .\nthe guardian has campaigned against tax avoidance but gmg paid no stamp duty on the emap acquisition . it also took advantage of hmrc\u2019s substantial shareholding exemption to avoid corporation tax on the profits from the 2008 trader media stake sale to apax .\nmail & guardian owners originally owned by hundreds of small shareholders who bought small blocks of shares at r1 000 each , as part of a surge of ' reader power ' to respond to the death of the rand daily mail . in the early 1990s , the guardian newspaper group in london became the largest shareholder when it came to the rescue of the then - ailing company . in 2002 , the guardian reduced its shareholding to 10 % and sold the majority share at 87 , 5 % to zimbabwean media owner and entrepreneur trevor ncube . having relocated to south africa , ncube also took over as ceo of the company .\nmccall was appointed chief executive of gmg and chair of guardian news and media in august 2006 . she was first appointed to the gmg board in 2000 , having served on the gnm board since 1995 , becoming its chief executive in 2000 .\n2 . 2 the\nplurality of media\nprovision is particularly important in sustaining a diverse , high - quality news ecology .\nbefore joining gmg , richard was chief financial officer and acting chief executive officer of ubm emea , a division of ubm plc , a uk - listed ftse 250 media company . richard joined ubm in 2004 and was head of group development ( from 2004 to 2008 ) responsible for all the group\u2019s mergers and acquisitions , cfo and senior vice president , events & publications of ubm aviation ( 2008 - 11 ) and then cfo of ubm emea ( formerly ubm live ) from 2011 .\nduring her executive career she oversaw the move of the guardian from a broadsheet format to the berliner . she was active in the sale of a stake in trader media group to apax for \u00a3675m and acquired emap ' s business - to - business titles alongside apax for \u00a31bn . she was awarded the 2008 veuve clicquot business woman award , and is chair of opportunity now , which promotes change for women in the workplace .\njames is the chief strategy officer at guardian news & media , responsible for strategy implementation and transformation . in his role james has overall responsibility for gnm\u2019s 3 year change programme , working with the functional areas to ensure the business delivers on its priorities .\ngmg is pleased to be offered the opportunity to comment on the current uk media ownership rules and the implications for provision of news .\ndespite operating at a loss , the group managed to increase its endowment fund to over \u00a31bn , helped by selling off its stake in publishing company ascential , formerly known as emap .\nemap communications is a strong business with a range of highly successful brands . the acquisition meets our requirements in terms of diversifying gmg ' s media interests , in line with our commitment to guarantee the long - term financial security of the guardian .\nthe guardian foundation is a partner of the european press prize which annually salutes and encourages the highest achievements in european journalism .\nall material \u00a9 mail & guardian online . material may not be published or reproduced in any form without prior written permission .\n3 . 11 with news consumption increasingly becoming a cross - media activity , concerns about plurality of ownership\u0097and , therefore , diversity of voice\u0097should cover all media . the current framework does not take sufficient account of the concentration of voice from any one organisation across all types of outlet .\nit is true that gmg faces painful decisions of its own about staff numbers and budgets . the problem is unusual because the scott trust has a mandate to safeguard the guardian \u201cin perpetuity\u201d . this means there is a tension at the heart of gmg . guardian news and media ( gnm ) , publisher of the guardian and the observer , lost \u00a326 . 4m last year but has so far been immune to compulsory redundancies . other parts of gmg , some of which are profitable , are having to axe staff .\nit will also support the company\u2019s international ambitions , which have already meant heavy investments in expansion in the united states and australia . andrew miller , chief executive of gmg , has also said he would like to enter the indian media market , as part of the left - leaning group\u2019s quest to become \u201cthe world\u2019s leading liberal voice\u201d .\ncaspar llewellyn smith is the editor of the guardian\u2019s digital platforms - principally the website , urltoken \u2013 and is also head of culture , another editorial role that involves responsibility for the guardian and the observer\u2019s coverage of books , film , music and more .\napax ' s sole financial adviser was jp morgan while gmg was advised on its exit from trader media by bank of america merrill lynch and freshfields bruckhaus deringer . it is ultimately owned by the scott trust , which was first set up in 1936 safeguard the guardian .\nblair crump was appointed to the board on 1 january 2018 having joined sage in august 2016 in the newly - created position of president , leading on sales and customer service across the group .\nguardian ' s new membership scheme ' ahead of target ' - but no hard figures yet , says head of . . .\njoined the board in february 2018 . yasmin is a non - executive director on the boards of the royal bank of scotland ring - fenced bank entities , nation media group ( east africa ) and an independent panel member of the cabinet office major projects review group . during her executive career , yasmin held chief information officer roles at bupa and the financial times , where she became the chief operating officer . she previously had a career spanning nearly 20 years at abbey national plc , latterly serving as an executive director on the board .\n2 . 3 given the cross - media ownership rules in\u0097and derived from\u0097the communications act , we are concerned that\npublic interest\nquestions regarding plurality might be thought only to arise in merger situations involving tv , radio and newspaper assets . with consumption of news becoming an increasingly cross - media activity ,\npublic interest\nconsiderations should apply explicitly to all media , including , for example , the internet , which may not currently be covered .\nmost media organisations are notoriously oversensitive about press criticism , of course . the woes facing these firms have been well documented beyond the guardian . and mediaguardian is bound to cause upset sometimes . in the past , the daily telegraph and daily mail have registered their anger . but it is also understandable that media companies are sensitive in a recession , which is happening just as business models are collapsing in the rush to the internet .\nan attorney - at - law , frances bain - cumberbatch is the group corporate secretary and head of the legal department of the ansa mcal group . prior to joining the group , frances worked at j . d . sellier & co . as an advocate attorney - at - law . she gained invaluable practical knowledge and experience in several areas of law including intellectual property , corporate / commercial and industrial relations . she holds a ba double major in french and spanish from uwi , st . augustine , a llb from university of london and a legal education certificate from the sir hugh wooding law school .\nour clients are a diverse bunch across retail , leisure & travel , automotive , publishing & news media , finance , charities and more . . .\njoined the scott trust in 2015 . she is an independent journalism , media and technology advisor with over 20 years experience across the sector . previously she has held multiple high - profile media roles including head of news at twitter , general manager of urltoken and president and ceo of national public radio .\npemsel will work closely with katharine viner , who was appointed as the new editor - in - chief of the guardian in march .\none of the scott trust\u2019s most crucial functions is to appoint the editor of the guardian , as well as that of the observer .\nwe are delighted to have secured the board ' s recommendation for our joint offer with apax partners ,\nsaid carolyn mccall , the chief executive of gmg , which publishes the guardian , observer and guardian unlimited network of websites , including mediaguardian . co . uk .\npaul johnson is deputy editor of guardian news and media , and head of news , business and sport . as irish correspondent for the guardian he won awards for his reporting when the violence was at its height , before becoming news editor . he was a member of the teams which twice won the british press awards investigation of the year and has also received the front page of the year award at the british press awards .\nhe joined the group in 2007 as a project engineer at alstons building enterprises ltd ( abel ) , and last serves in the position of general manager of abel building solutions prior to his move to standard .\n4 . 6 for example , in spain , the competition authority ( servicio de defensa de la competencia ) has expressed its frustration with having to investigate three complex , inter - related media competition issues\u0097historical dominance of the football rights market , cross - selling and rights acquisition collaboration\u0097 without the necessary media expertise . [\nthe publisher of the guardian and observer has rarely , if ever , seen a year like 2011 / 12 . the company embarked on a radical new strategy , its journalism reached record audiences and the revelations about phone hacking caused global shockwaves and had huge implications for british media , politics and policing .\nhe is more bullish about social media . \u201cthe thing that has changed fastest for us in the past three months\u201d , he told me , \u201cis facebook . it has made a vast difference . \u201d as part of its open policy , the guardian got into bed with facebook to try so - called frictionless sharing : if a reader who is signed into facebook reads something on the guardian site , the fact that they did so shows up in their facebook newsfeed , with a link . this irritates some users , but gives the guardian more young readers and a share of the revenue from any ads . \u201cin the last week facebook has overtaken google for referrals . we\u2019ve had 6m downloads of the facebook app , and it has rocket - charged traffic to guardian . co . uk . an audience of 18 - to - 25 - year - olds who would never have read the guardian in the past , are falling on guardian content . facebook are amazed by it , we\u2019re suddenly on the facebook radar in a big way .\njuan se\u00f1or is a leading expert on newspapers , a spanish television reporter turned visiting fellow in news media at oxford university and partner at innovation media consulting , a firm which advises struggling papers . the remedies he prescribes\u2014more explanation , stronger graphics , bolder features , full integration between print and web teams\u2014look much like the medicine the guardian has taken of its own accord . but when he saw the three little pigs ad , he was unimpressed . \u201copen journalism ? \u201d he wrote in a tweet . \u201chow about profitable journalism first . the guardian lost \u00a333m last year and counting . muddled rhetoric , poor model to emulate . \u201d\nmr . sabga holds a b . eng in civil engineering from the university of the west indies , and an executive mba from the arthur lok jack graduate school of business . he currently holds several directorships within the group .\nthe guardian foundation has teamed up with the learn2think foundation and the week junior to launch the first ever journalism competition for children aged 8 - 11 .\nthe publication belongs to m & g ; media limited , which is majority owned by the international non - profit media development investment fund , together with ceo hoosain karjieker as the local empowerment partner . a 10 % share is held by the m & g ; staff share trust , and the remaining stakes are shared by minority shareholders .\naneal maharaj was appointed as the group finance director in february 2008 . he is a fellow of the chartered association of certified accountants ( fcca ) and has over 25 years of experience in the energy sector and business advisory . prior to joining the group , aneal was the vice president , finance at bhp billiton and has held a variety of senior finance and planning positions with bp , amoco and deloitte & touche , in trinidad , the uk and usa .\nbrendan joined gmg in april 2017 and is responsible for media relations , internal communications and public policy for the group . between 2010 and 2017 , brendan held a series of senior communications roles at the ftse 100 education company pearson . earlier in his career , he held roles as deputy press secretary at the british embassy in washington dc , senior press officer at downing street , and in other government departments .\ngmg paid \u00a3622 , 000 in charitable donations and gifts in kind to the guardian foundation , an increase of more than 10 % over the previous year .\nthe source said : \u201cthe situation was not sustainable as a business could not have this lingering over it and the guardian needed the cash to survive . \u201d\nmail & guardian focus political analysis , investigative reporting , southern african news , comprehensive coverage of local arts , music and popular culture , and more . . .\nthe sale howver means gmg will no longer enjoy annual dividends from trader media . nothing was paid last year amid restructuring , but in 2012 the publisher received a \u00a350m ordinary dividend .\nthe combined value of our cash balance and investment fund increased from \u00a3197 . 4 million to \u00a3225 . 8 million , reflecting dividends and preference share redemptions from trader media group ( tmg ) , partially offset by cash outflow to fund gnm ' s operating losses . all our major joint venture and wholly owned portfolio companies grew operating profit before exceptional items and amortisation of intangibles and our investment fund proved resilient in a fluctuating market .\n\u00b7 to contact the mediaguardian newsdesk email editor @ urltoken or phone 020 7239 9857 . for all other inquiries please call the main guardian switchboard on 020 7278 2332 .\nthe question hanging in the air is how long the print guardian can last . \u201cit depends how quickly alan reacts , \u201d juan se\u00f1or says . \u201ci suspect the guardian will be a weekend paper soon . online they will exist as they do now , hopefully charging , and they will focus their commercial energy on the weekend . \u201d\ndavid joined guardian news & media ( gnm ) in 2011 and was appointed chief commercial officer in 2012 . a year later he took on increased accountability for the gnm business in the newly - created role of deputy chief executive , with responsibility for leading commercial operations in the uk , the us and australia , and integrating them as one global organisation .\njoined the board in november 2009 and was appointed as chair in september 2013 . neil is also a non - executive director of the sage group plc and until recently a member of the board of trustees of the nspcc . previously , neil was chief executive officer of virgin media . he joined ntl , virgin media\u2019s predecessor , as chief operating officer in september 2005 and has also served on the boards virgin unite and bank of queensland as a non executive director . he has also held senior positions at lloyds tsb plc ( uk ) , prudential assurance company ltd uk , st george bank , eastwest airlines australia and icl australia .\nit is to be expected that as we invest in the future of the guardian , we will see some increase in gnm ' s losses . meanwhile , difficult economic and market conditions notwithstanding , our portfolio of investments continued to fulfil its intended purpose of providing financial support and long - term security for the guardian and its journalism .\nprior to ubm , richard worked in investment banking at lehman brothers and flemings and at prebon group in a senior business development role . between 2007 and 2008 , richard was a non - executive director of itn . he is a graduate of oxford university .\nthe feeling persists that the guardian may be heading full steam towards an iceberg . at the open weekend , i spoke to one of the paper\u2019s senior staff , and said that i was writing about the guardian and whether it could survive . \u201cif you find the answer , \u201d he said with a rueful smile , \u201clet us know . \u201d\nmeanwhile , the guardian has to find ways of boosting its income . at the end of 2010 it launched guardian masterclasses , offering courses ranging from songwriting with one of adele\u2019s co - writers ( two days , \u00a3500 ) to photographing london at dawn ( six weeks , \u00a3750 ) to \u201chow to finish a work of fiction\u201d with the author gillian slovo ( nine months , \u00a37 , 000 ) . seven thousand ! the guardian , never a fan of the private schools , seems to have quietly joined their ranks .\nthe cash from the sale will help fund the guardian and the observer newspapers , and the urltoken website , which between them made an underlying loss of \u00a331m last year .\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 .\n2 . 4 this could help to ensure that concentration of voice ( across all media ) is not a threat to plurality . we expand on this argument in our answer to the next question .\nthe constant bashing of jeremy corbyn has to stop , as do puff - pieces for tory ministers like the ' interview ' with jeremy hunt on monday 15th february . the rest of the media is more than right - wing enough without the guardian joining in . it ' s all gone downhill and way over to the right since katherine viner took over at the top .\nthe guardian foundation offers a number of bursaries each year for aspiring journalists to study for a postgraduate qualification in newspaper , web or broadcast journalism . meet this years\u2019 bursary students .\nin january last year , pemsel and the guardian and observer editor - in - chief , katharine viner , launched a strategy to cut costs by 20 % over three years .\nmail & guardian online focus local , international and african hard news , sport and business ; publishing analytical , in - depth reports from its print edition , and more . . .\njoined the scott trust in 2015 . he is currently head of commercial at adi . tv . previously , he was content director at the football league and the commercial director of digital at local world media .\ndonald joined the board in july 2012 and became chairman on 1 september 2012 . he is also chairman of the london stock exchange and the medical research council and was , until 1 september 2015 , chairman of the royal mail plc , and until 19 november 2013 , chairman of smiths group plc . donald had a 20 - year career with barclays group , during which time he was chairman and chief executive of bzw investment management and acting chief executive of bzw followed by fifteen years with the axa group including holding the posts of chairman and chief executive of axa investment managers and chairman of axa framlington . he has also recently chaired the london metal exchange , amersham plc , taylor nelson sofres plc and the ifs school of finance and is a past chairman of everychild . he has also served as senior independent director of allied domecq plc and scottish power plc .\njames joined gnm in 2014 from bain & company , where he led teams focused on strategic and operational questions across media , private equity and other industries . he holds a ba in history from the university of bristol .\nthe weekly mail was started in mid - 1985 by a group of journalists who had been recently retrenched from the rand daily mail and the sunday express , which had both closed down . the paper was run on a shoestring , but made possible by the revolution in \u201cdesktop publishing\u201d of the 1980s .\nsteve joined sage in january 2014 , having previously been operating partner and co - 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to - business arm with trade magazine publisher incisive media , which it acquired last year , leaving gmg with selected titles such as broadcast and screen international .\na source close to the deal said gmg had negotiated hard to extract the highest possible price from apax . the private equity fund acquired 49 . 9pc of trader media from gmg in 2007 at a total value of \u00a31 . 35bn .\nin this context , the guardian\u2019s reporting of others\u2019 difficulties has jarred with some readers . a recent media supplement cover story about the problems at the indie , by a former staffer , provoked strong reaction . \u201cit strikes me that the guardian is currently compromising its integrity on an almost daily basis to discredit a commercial competitor , \u201d wrote one reader \u2013 a posting which , it should be noted , mediaguardian was happy to publish . another reader , an anonymous indie journalist , complained : \u201ci look around and see a lot of talented , liberal journalists and see them being knocked by a load of other talented , liberal journalists and can\u2019t quite bury the hypocrisy . \u201d\nanna joined gnm in december 2016 as vp for platforms and partnerships , managing global relationships with digital technology partners including google and facebook , and pioneering the guardian\u2019s commercial video strategy in partnership with editorial and digital teams .\njoined the board in january 2016 . after having co - 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", "topic": 23}], "title": "strike bowling bar", "paragraphs": ["continue reading strike bowling bar ' s new venue promoted with world ' s first social media powered flight .\nlife ' s rosy : popular dj ruby rose at strike bowling bar last night . - picture by phil hearne\nschool holiday ' s at strike are bigger and better than ever at strike .\nclose to 200 people went on strike from work on thursday 6 june 2013 and headed along to strike bowling bar at the entertainment quarter in moore park for fitzy and wippa ' s strike party .\nstar dj and entertainment personality ruby rose was among the first to test the lanes at the strike bowling bar vip launch party at charlestown square last night .\ncontinue reading loud & clear to launch strike bowling client using helium balloons and the power of facebook .\nlove strike ? want to hear about the latest offers and updates ? follow us for your daily strike fix .\ndirections to strike bowling bar from places in melbourne using bus , train , tram click to get updated timetables , live arrivals and step - by - step directions .\nhow to get to strike bowling bar by bus click on a route and see step - by - step directions on a map , line arrival times and updated line timetables .\nhow to get to strike bowling bar by train click on a route and see step - by - step directions on a map , line arrival times and updated line timetables .\nlucky strike entertainment has been universally recognized as the leading brand in the boutique - bowling category . it was born with dna from the big lebowski , having been launched in 2003 . wanting to pay homage to its predecessor , lucky strike purchased lane # 7 from star lanes and made it lucky strike hollywood\u2019s bar .\nlocated in the newly refurbished wintergarden complex of brisbane\u2019s queen street mall , strike wintergarden is not a normal bowling alley and has raised the bar when it comes to entertainment in the city .\nstrike king street wharf is located in the stunning surrounds of sydney harbour , and promises a bowling experience like no other .\nangelina jolie and all six of her children - maddox , shiloh , pax , zahara , vivienne , and knox - visited strike bowling bar at moore park ' s entertainment quarter yesterday evening .\nfrom bowling to laser tag , karaoke to exitus escape rooms \u2013 there\u2019s no shortage of fun at strike\u2019s 12 venues across australia .\nlucky strike has been universally recognized as the leading brand in the boutique - bowling category . born with dna from the big lebowski and having been launched in 2003 by steven and gillian foster , lucky strike is known for their premium bowling lanes and upscale atmosphere .\nin the vein of ' up ' and ' danny deckchair ' , strike bowling has teamed up with loud & clear creative for the first ever flight of a human using the power of ' likes ' . simon osborne , strike ' s social media manager , will be attached to hundreds of helium balloons lifting him into the air in celebration of the launch of the strike bowling bar in melbourne central .\nthey tried to blend in with the crowds as they headed to the strike bowling centre at the entertainment quarter moore park in sydney .\nbowling alleys have evolved into chic destinations for games , gourmet eats and a sexy lounge scene . among the bowling hotspots :\nlucky strike entertainment is much more than bowling . we provide a one - of - a - kind unique experience at each location . make sure to view our lucky strike entertainment concepts to see what we got .\non january 31 , 2006 at the mugen bar metrowalk . the band also mentioned\nwith venues across the united states , lucky strike entertainment is the perfect intersection of nightlife , bowling , chef - driven cuisines , gaming and live music .\nlaunched\nby pye on 6 january 1966 at the gaiety bar , bayswater . the\nwe\u2019re not your average tenpin bowling alley . from bowling to laser tag and karaoke to escape rooms , we\u2019ve got the fun covered for everyone .\ntravelling to strike bowling bar in melbourne has never been so easy ! use moovit to plan your journey and get detailed step - by - step directions from your current address , popular location or any major public transport station . view detailed routes on a map , see bus and train timetables , arrival times , and service alerts so you know exactly how to get to strike bowling bar . when travelling to strike bowling bar use moovit ' s live directions with get off notifications to know exactly where and how far to walk , how long to wait for your route , and how many stops are left . moovit will alert you when it\u2019s time to get off \u2014 no need to constantly re - check whether yours is the next stop .\nparlor billiards & spirits and lucky strike bowling alley opened in lincoln square about a decade ago , as people were looking for more things to do in the evenings .\nsign up to the strike mailing list to keep up to date with specials and promotions .\nlocated in the bustling century city walk , strike glen waverley brings fun to the suburbs .\nthe concept for splitsville , a 12 - lane bowling alley opened in tampa five years ago : give the traditional bowling alley a modern makeover as an\noriginal bowling parlor ,\nstarting with the notoriously bad concession stand menus .\nthis was an incredibly laid back event , we had four alleys at strike bowling bar moore park . three for doing all manner of ball tossing ( the models were particularly good at it post parade ) and one for the runway show , possibly a first ?\nget ready to throw in the towel , the search for your ultimate sports bar is over .\nspend $ 6 on food or drink & get a free game of bowling .\nstrike glen waverley showcases eight bowling lanes , a private karaoke room , pool tables and a next generation escape room that will immerse you in a spooky experience like no other .\nbar - bae - dos ! ex on the beach ' s chloe goodman flashes major . . .\nthe first lucky strike location and only one of its kind , lucky strike live in hollywood is a rare gem to be seen . with stages now in albany , ny and honolulu , hi , lucky strike live has erupted from a hidden bowling alley into an underground entertainment hub . featuring live performances , cutting edge lights & sound , gastropub cuisine , beautifully modern lane design , and a one - of - a - kind blend of edgy steampunk aesthetic , lucky strike live surely knows how to rock n\u2019 roll .\nlucky strike social brings together the original lucky strike lanes , for the win ( ftw ) , live music , exceptional chef - driven food and craft beverages all in one fully immersive venue . with a sophisticated backdrop to unfettered fun , lucky strike social is a one - of - a - kind entertainment experience everyone can enjoy .\nat melbourne ' s hi - fi bar . ezekiel ox , jimmy tee , crutey and rob kaay attended the\nthanks to strike for having us , we ' ll be back next time we ' re sick of work .\nhipsters and jet - setters , always on the search for the next big thing , have found an opportunity to strike : sales of bowling balls alone are up more than 13 percent between 2000 to 2007 .\nspend $ 6 on food or drinks and get a free game of bowling or laser tag .\nyou also forgot one of the coolest bowling alleys ever . covina bowl ! a true googie masterpiece\npax , zahara , shiloh , and twins knox and vivian , for a spot of bowling .\ncomplete with a cocktail bar and a fully - equipped kitchen we have a gourmet menu to suit all taste buds .\nhis boy elroy is a new cafe and bar under construction behind a nondescript door at the back of wollongong myer .\nstrike : when all ten pins are knocked down with the first ball ( called a strike and typically rendered as an \u201cx\u201d on a score sheet ) , a player is awarded ten points , plus a bonus of whatever is scored with the next two balls . in this way , the points scored for the two balls after the strike are counted twice .\nin what is claimed to be the world ' s first social media powered flight , melbourne - based loud & clear creative has launched its client , strike bowling ' s social media manager 40 feet into the air in the middle of melbourne central shopping centre using the power generated by likes , tweets , instagram and facebook shares . with the aim of promoting strike bowling bar ' s new venue , every social interaction was rewarded with a squirt of helium in a stunt designed to engage the public and reward them with seeing a human take flight . view the event\nas much a hipster hang - out as a bowling alley , bloomsbury bowl boasts eight swish bowling lanes , five karaoke rooms , a bar , a diner , ping pong tables and a stage . if you ' re down to get dancey , then check out their website for details of upcoming gigs and club nights here .\ngpt group controls eight tenancies in the lane , including the building occupied by small - bar trailblazer , the little prince .\nall week , fitzy and wippa had been calling for bosses to stop work and bring their team to the strike party .\nit ' s safe to call chicago a bowling town . the numbers certainly back it up . more than 25 , 000 people bowled in chicago in 2004 , in 910 organized leagues on a combined 1 , 802 lanes in 73 bowling centers , according to the chicago metropolitan bowling association . we ' re talking hard - core bowlers : bags , shoes , personalized balls - - the whole deal . but that ' s not the crowd being targeted with the newest crop of bowling lounges in town , the latest being lucky strike lanes in streeterville .\nthe regulations listed here are generally based around regulations set by the united states bowling congress and the british tenpin bowling association . these rules are followed by all sanctioned leagues and events , such as tournaments . this is a recreational bowling league . the object to have fun , bowl well , and network with new friends .\nthe only place in london where you can throw a strike and zip across an ice rink , queens is cool , edgy and filled with enough stuff to make for a pretty fun evening . as well as skating and bowling , there ' s also karaoke , a retro arcade , a bar , and food that features cuisine from the burger obsessed restaurant meatliquor .\nhi @ simxr , if you can dm us your email details , we ' ll send you the menu . ^ strike hq\nfocused on family fun , the acton branch of tenpin is a pretty standard affair . the venue has several bowling lanes , pool , namco arcade machines , and cosmic bowling for all uv - loving neon - ravers . if you ' re feeling peckish , then food and drink comes in the familiar form of american style burgers , chips and hotdogs , and the bar is fully licensed . want to hear the sound of a strike ? then aim straight or you ' ll end up in the gutter .\nspend $ 6 on food or drinks and get a free game of bowling or 1 / 2 hour of karaoke .\nthis is bowling 2 . 0 , the reinvention of one of america ' s most kitchy , quietly enduring pastimes . laverne and shirley have slipped out the back door , making way for superglam alleys where bowling sometimes seems besides the point .\nso if your last night out or corporate party served up the same bland food and boring conversation , get out of the gutter and into lucky strike .\nour ultra exclusive luxe room offers the vip treatment with 4 private lanes , a dedicated bar , and a large projection screen for all your event entertainment needs .\ntaking to her popular page on saturday , the brunette beauty uploaded a boomerang showing her playfully hiding a bowling ball behind her bump .\nthe most points that can be scored in a single frame are 30 points ( 10 for the original strike , plus strikes in the two subsequent frames ) .\nkenzo kanemori , 6 , bowls for the first time at lucky strike bellevue in lincoln square . his father , gaven , brought kenzo and his twin sister , kiera , to the bowling alley on a scouting mission for a possible birthday party . ( ellen m . banner / the seattle times )\ndowntown l . a . can now add bowling lounge to its entertainment repertoire . what ' s a bowling lounge ? think bowling blended into a sleek atmosphere with plush designer seating , cozy dining areas , an exceptional menu , private party areas , a posh vip suite called luxe , billiards , djs and electronic art shows projected all over the lanes and lounge . it ' s pure energy and pure fun !\nstreeterville gets a new bowling alley / bar / restaurant we know , the thought of bowling alley shoe fungus is freaky , but - - gasp ! - - we almost visited lucky strike lanes without socks . why ? because this l . a . spinoff spot ' s brand - spanking new , which means our rented kicks were squeaky clean and most likely never worn before . and that ' s not the only thing worth checking out at this adult entertainment complex . inside : man , this place goes on forever . rack ' em up on 11 pool tables ( $ 10 - $ 14 per hour )\nis best understood as a mix of a driving range , a high - end bowling alley ( like kings bowl , lucky strike , or splitsville ) and an adult - focused arcade ( like dave & buster\u2019s ) . a large part of the topgolf experience is the food and beverages with it making up nearly\nthrow our fully - equipped cocktail bar , gourmet kitchen offerings and parade of party packages into the equation and we\u2019re your one - stop shop for the ultimate entertainment experience .\nand perhaps most importantly , bowling alleys now peddle ambiance , the sense that this is the place to be in the cosmos of studied cool .\nrose joined members of the newcastle knights , zoo magazine calendar girls and a few lucky competition winners for a night of bowling , cocktails and karaoke .\nwith bowling , laser tag and two next generation escape rooms , our melbourne central venue is fully - fitted with all the fun you can handle .\ntravelers have now added designer bowling alleys on the must - do list , much like\nit\nboutique hotels , chic restaurants and afterhour joints .\nthe new bowling alley is an upscale place to have fun ,\nrevelle says ,\nwith or without actually picking up a ball .\nclassy and hip bund cocktail lounge ( and pool ) wet bar indulges every wednesday night from 7pm - 9pm . head down for\nthe david herv\u00e9 oyster experience\n. . . .\nyour ninth birthday was not held at this club - alley hybrid across the street from the staples center . lucky strike ' s neon - lit bowling lanes and billiards tables are the centerpiece of its loungey atmosphere , complete with flatscreen tvs , a full - service bar and rentable rooms for your partying pleasure . sip a handcrafted spicy margarita in between turns at the lane , while tucking into a menu that beats the stuffing out of typical arcade fare ( read : short rib tacos , flatbread pizzas , belgian fries with curry ketchup , etc ) . lucky strike ' s stricty enforced dress code allows the general appearance of its guests to surpass your average bowler as well . we say better suited to your twenty - ninth birthday .\n. the food menu stretches beyond the typical sports bar , and offers things like a brunch menu and specialty desserts . the new banh mi sandwich is sure to be a hit in orlando .\nwe have 13 locations spanning over the east coast of australia . boasting bowling , laser tag , karaoke and escape rooms , we\u2019ve got the fun covered for everyone .\nand snezana markoski has been making the most of her baby bump while it lasts , having this week used her pregnant belly to promote a bowling alley on instagram .\nstart your night with a cocktail in our waterside lounge bar , nibble on our great gourmet food and then move to one of the 10 bowling alleys . you could choose to chill with friends , turn up the volume in your very own karaoke room or try and sleuth your way through an escape room ! it\u2019s your night , so let us make it happen !\na player who bowls a strike in the tenth ( final ) frame is awarded two extra balls so as to allow the awarding of bonus points . if both these balls also result in strikes , a total of 30 points ( 10 + 10 + 10 ) is awarded for the frame . these bonus points do not count on their own ; they only count as the bonus for the strike .\nnew york , miami beach : lucky strike lanes , 21 locations including new york city and miami beach , www . bowlluckystrike . com . among the pioneers of boutique bowling , lucky strike opened its first location in hollywood five years ago . the chain is among the most popular , even popping up on episodes of 90210 and america ' s top model . highlights of the menu include tuna lollipops , chicken pillows ( pan seared chicken dumplings drizzled with teriyaki sauce ) and mac & cheese bites . 21 and over after 9 p . m . from $ 6 per game .\nsteps away from the famed staples center , lucky strike l . a . live stands apart as the brand\u2019s most exciting foray into chic nightlife entertainment . dazzling lights set the mood over 18 premium lanes , while local djs breathe life into the venue at the helm of our world class sound system . retreat from the excitement inside our ultra - premium private luxe lounge , featuring 4 premium lanes , 2 competition - ready billiards tables , and a full service private bar to fuel your fun ! gotta catch the big game but nowhere to watch it ? bring your friends out to lucky strike and catch the big game on our huge plasma tvs , all while enjoying some hand - crafted libations from our expert mixologists . no matter the occasion , lucky strike l . a . live is the perfect solution for an unforgettable experience .\ni had heard atlanta had this bowling alley that was like a club , so i wanted to check it out ,\nsays denford\nit ' s cool .\natlanta - the world of boutique bowling unfolds here in the midst of an in - town hipster district , wedged between a noveau northern italian restaurant and a big - box chain store .\nmembers of miami sports & social club , a sports league for adults young and old , bowl at lucky strike lanes in miami beach , florida , august 6 , 2008 . ( carl juste / miami herald / mct )\nso the lowly bowling alley - think bobby socks , jukeboxes , hot dogs and draft beer - has been refashioned and now offers a luxury experience with the same dazzle as any upscale club or lounge .\nwhether you ' re a serious bowler or a gutter - shooting no - hoper just looking for a fun night out , there ' s a bowling alley in london for you . while some are straight - up ball - and - skittle jobs , some of london ' s bowling alleys come replete with live music , retro ambience and boozy bars . so go ahead \u2013 lace up and pick a lane .\nin the second in the award ' from the back of a coaster ' series peter biggs , ceo at clemenger bbdo , melbourne will deliver his talk entitled :\nyou wait , everyone has an antarctic\n. thursday 19th of april , 6 . 30 for a 7 o ' clock start . havana bar , dolphin hotel , 412 crown street , surry hills cash bar , drinks complimentary for award members . entry is free but you must rsvp before the 17th of april to : kate @ urltoken\nrich comfort food with locally sourced ingredients , our gastropub dining experience fuses a chef - 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energy club vibe without the aimless standing around , plus the added exhilaration of 24 lanes of led - lit bowling , this is your sanctuary . with over 100 arcade games , a nine - table billiard room and karaoke ( ' 80s power ballads , anyone ? ) , there is no shortage of entertainment for your geek squad to feast on . and speaking of feasting , x lanes also has a restaurant and full sports bar , because bowling while buzzed is highly amusing , and karaoke to alanis morissette after three vodkas is the stuff memories are made of . for large parties , you may want to make reservations ahead of time , as lanes do fill up quickly . order a round of mozzarella sticks , bogart the dance , dance revolution , and make a night of it , you crazy kids .\na game of bowling consists of ten frames . in each frame , the bowler will have two chances to knock down as many pins as possible with their bowling ball . in games with more than one bowler , as is common , every bowler will take their frame in a predetermined order before the next frame begins . if a bowler is able to knock down all ten pins with their first ball , he is awarded a strike . if the bowler is able to knock down all 10 pins with the two balls of a frame , it is known as a spare . bonus points are awarded for both of these , depending on what is scored in the next 2 balls ( for a strike ) or 1 ball ( for a spare ) . if the bowler knocks down all 10 pins in the tenth frame , the bowler is allowed to throw 3 balls for that frame . this allows for a potential of 12 strikes in a single game , and a maximum score of 300 points , a perfect game .\nall teams will make the league playoffs . teams will be seeded based on the end of season standings . teams will advance by bowling a higher team score ( pins + individual player handicaps added to each game ) in the playoffs .\ntheir presence went largely unnoticed at the entertainment hot spot , with a band playing in the foyer downstairs and tourists bowling in an alley next door while unbeknownst to them one of the biggest celebrity ' s in the world sat nearby .\nafter settling into their rooms at the resort , conner and her brother , austin , 23 , decided to get a drink at a swim - up bar . when the siblings later failed to meet their mother and step - father for dinner , the couple went looking for them .\nit didn ' t cost anything for corporate sponsors and others to attend a 76ers meet - and - greet wednesday night at the lucky strike bowling lanes in philadelphia . it cost allen iverson a substantial amount of money for not attending . coach maurice cheeks confirmed that the sixers ' captain was the only player not to make a mandatory appearance at the event and said he\nwill be fined accordingly .\nthe center city event was attended by about 300 sponsors , premium seat - holders and some season ticket - holders .\nthere are few l . a . venues more beautiful than highland park bowl at the moment . formerly a cherished music venue called mr . t ' s bowl , the 1933 group ( la cuevita , harlowe , idle hour ) took over the space in 2015 after the previous owner passed away , and began an extensive renovation process that would ultimately transform the space into a gorgeous , steampunk - esque bowling alley and bar . the details here are meticulous , from chandeliers made out of repurposed pinsetters to old bowling banners that line the alley ' s eight lanes . bowlers can wait out their turn on leather chesterfield sofas and order from a menu boasting neapolitan - style pizzas , craft cocktails and a rotating selection of local beers . behind the lanes , two bars provide plenty of space to hang even if you ' re not here for bowling . the price to rent a lane fluctuates between $ 50 and $ 70 for an hour , depending on the date and time , but with each lane holding up to six people , it ' s a solid\u2014and standard\u2014fee .\nwe hope you\u2019re ready to let loose on the lanes because we\u2019ve turned down the lights and cranked up the fun . our sweet sound system will keep you to bouncing between bowls , and we know you can\u2019t have fun on an empty stomach , so our lane - service has all your bar and kitchen needs covered .\nbowling alleys abound in los angeles\u2014some new and highfalutin ' with cocktail bars and dress codes , others old and divey , crumbling with character . so when you ' re looking for a place to knock ' em down ( and knock a few back\u2014white russians , anyone ? ) , where should you head ? from koreatown to the valley and mar vista to downtown , we bowled lots of imperfect games to bring you this perfect list of the la ' s best bowling alleys . roll anywhere else and you ' re entering a world of pain .\naround since 1958 , this 28 - lane alley is a westsider ' s go - to for good old - fashioned play . minus the expensive eats and blacklit club vibes you ' ll find at bowling alleys gone modern , amf mar vista has the no - nonsense essentials\u2014burgers and beers , pool tables and arcade games and , of course , bowling abound . expect the sort of family - friendly amusement that never fails to fill you with american nostalgia ( on top of the french fries and budweiser ) . sometimes it all just tastes so right .\nstanding strong since 1954 , the bowling alley boasts ( surprise ) 39 lanes complete with a roundabout bar , coffee shop , arcade and billiards room . pre - game at the bar with $ 4 cocktails served up by eddie , a veteran employee and staple bartender for over 35 years , then graduate to a round of in - house bevvies\u2014the super strong shatto sandbagger , a mind - bending blend of bacardi 151 , remy martin , grand marnier , sweet and sour mix and cranberry juice , promises a punch . in between celebratory strikes , refuel with salty snacks like heat lamp\u2013ready ( and heartburn - guaranteed ) nachos or the shatto special , a combo of chicken wings , stir - fried cabbage and fried egg over rice . forgot your socks ? don ' t fret\u2014there ' s a sock vending machine ( though you ' ll have to do a walk of shame past every last lane to get there ) with offerings in all sizes and styles .\nin october , splitsville opened at the shops at sunset place in south miami with a miamicentric menu that includes the cuban rueban ( corn beef on cuban bread ) . and coming soon : three texas locations in dallas , san antonio and arlington , which promises the first permanent outdoor bowling lane .\nlas vegas : red rock lanes , red rock casino resort spa , 11011 w . charleston blvd . , 702 - 797 - 7777 , www . redrocklanes . com . red rock is a hip hangout featuring a lounge and a deluxe bar where you can order a martini and play video games without ever leaving your seat . open 24 hours . from $ 2 per game .\nkegs of beer , half - off curries , st \u00e9milion grand cru , a deal for two at an upscale burger joint , and the secret to scandinavian happiness . here ' s the latest restaurant and bar deals unveiled by your favorite places in shanghai . start your week off right with things that cost less than they normally do . * terms and conditions apply . read on\nred rock lanes , which opened last year about 10 miles west of the strip , features 60 lanes , a lounge , plasma televisions and a bar where you can order a martini and play video games tucked in the countertops - plus a private vip 12 - lane suite that ' s designed to wow . spotted : justin timberlake , nelly and nfl hall of famer warren moon .\nscads of restaurants and bars all up and down the bund promenade are hosting discounts and specials for guests dressed in white attire , celebrating one of bar rouge ' s biggest yearly parties , white night . you ' ve got your smaller perks - - free deserts and / or cocktails from places like the fellas , la bota , hakkasan , and mr & mrs bund - - a very involved white night set dinner from el willy - - a white night yacht cruise party - - and , of course , the main event at bar rouge herself . truly , a massive affair . get yourself , sorted , celebration generation . get your white outfits on and the pre - sale tickets to the yacht party right here . full listing of white night events right here .\nconnected by skybridges and tunnels , \u201cthere is synergy between these properties , \u201d freeman says . \u201cyou add a hotel , people spend two to three days and shop . people would rather be in a hotel where they have restaurants , a bar and theater to go to , places to shop . if they come to one , they end up going across the street to the other . \u201d\ntampa , south miami : splitsville luxury lanes and dinner lounge , 615 channelside dr . # 120 , tampa , 813 - 514 - 2695 ; 5701 sunset drive , suite 202 , 305 - 665 - 5263 urltoken the alleys feature a sushi bar and gourmet menu including grilled mahi mahi with voodoo shrimp , spicy edamame and parmesan chicken breast tenders . adults from $ 4 . 95 per game .\nseattle : garage billiards & bowl , seattle , 1130 broadway , 206 - 322 - 2296 , www . garagebilliards . com , a mod 14 - lane , three - level bowling alley where the deejay spins from the mezzanine lounge and the menu includes grilled prawns , hummus and antipasto platters . lanes , $ 10 per hour .\nwhether you ' re planning a 30 - kid blowout for your son ' s 11th birthday or looking to join a league for the elderly , your bowling - related needs are guaranteed to be met at this extensively programmed alley . formerl canoga park bowl and no longer 24 hours , they ' re still open until 2am on weekends ( and honestly , who ' s really in the position to hurl a heavy ball across a large room much later than that ? ) . they ' ve got a full service restaurant , billiards and arcade , plus tons of special events like weekly dollar night bowling and jukebox mondays . check the entertainment schedule for further details .\nthe whole idea here is to give locals and tourists an alternative to the club , a place they can relax and let off some steam ,\nsays lonnie moore , of the dolce group , which owns the 12 - lane ten pin alley at atlantic station .\nwe wanted to take bowling to the next level .\natlanta : ten pin alley , 261 19th st nw , 404 - 872 - 3364 ; www . dolcegroup . com . a tri - level nightspot with 12 bowling lanes , billiards and plush leather lounges . the menu of gourmet junk food includes kobe beef sliders served with radicchio and smoked white cheddar . from $ 6 per game .\nsplitsville ' s chef , tim cushman , named a 2008 food and wine best new chef , was asked to create a gourmet menu with the panache of a supper club . his decidely upscale choices included sirloin topped with crab meat , asparagus and hollandaise sauce ; chipotle pork tenderloin ; chicken ceasar quesadillas and from the sushi bar menu , tempura spicy shrimp roll topped with sesame seared ahi tuna and wabasi mayo drizzle .\nwe ' ll be honest\u2014this alley ' s biggest selling point is the fact that it ' s din tai fung adjacent . and since there ' s always a substantial wait at the famed dumpling house , a round at bowling square is the perfect way to kill time . speaking of time , walking in here feels like you ' ve really stepped back in it\u2014and stepped way out of la , to boot . the folks here care nothing for seeing and being seen , but they do take their bowling seriously . also , their cocktails\u2014you can get a bowl - sized margarita in the lounge ( we recommend this to make the dumpling wait fly by ) , or a giant - sized beer , if you prefer . take advantage of the deals here , such as unlimited pizza bowl ( all - you - can - eat pizza and unlimited bowling for $ 15 or $ 20 , depending on when you go ) , two dollar night ( $ 2 games , shoes and pbrs ) and college night ( student discounts on thursdays ) . also , gumball machines !\ntucked away on the second floor of hollywood ' s roosevelt hotel , the spare room is like stepping into another era where classic cocktails and punch bowls\u2014served by waitresses in gatsby - era dresses\u2014pour freely and people make merry all night long . the big draw here is monday game night , when an exclusive bowling league competes ( get on the waitlist to high - five with hollywood ' s pretty young things ) . groups of up to six\u2014clad in spare room ' s george esquivel - designed bowling shoes and argyle socks\u2014can reserve one of two lanes for $ 100 an hour . or just chill in the lounge and cozy up to your neighbors with a friendly game of dominoes , monopoly , connect four or battleship .\nthis site needs to update the marvista listing . it is now called bowlero and has all the things this listing says it doesn ' t have . it ' s now a night club disguised as a bowling alley . expensive and not suitable for serious bowlers with flashing lights , loud music and so dark you can ' t even see the foul line .\nall star lanes , which looks straight out of the ' 70s , is the quintessential divey bowling alley . it ' s got 22 lanes with automatic scoring ( thanks , we ' re too drunk to do that on our own ) , plus pool tables , a video arcade , karaoke and a\ncocktail lounge ,\nwhich is putting it nicely . hungry ? check out the menu at the alley ' s adjacent restaurant ( complete with carpeted floor and plastic plates ) , broken up into four sections : chinese , mexican , american and pizza . here ' s the deal : it ' s all a little run - down and definitely a little silly . but that ' s what makes it fun\u2014you won ' t find bottle service or fancy designer bowling shoes here , but everyone is having a good time ( on the cheap ) at a low - key spot where there ' s ( almost ) always a free lane and a friendly bartender . one downside ? this place sometimes smells like the inside of a bowling shoe . chalk it up to part of the authentic experience .\nwith an emphasis on deals and special offers , mfa is great for budget - bowlers . based in lewisham , this bowling alley has vintage vibes and a style that takes you straight back to childhood birthday parties . if you ' re looking to bowl it out after work , or if you ' re a tenpin - crazy night owl : it ' s \u00a33 per game from 8pm - 11pm on friday and saturday .\ntoday ' s swanky bowling alleys , often attached to resorts or hotels in popular cities , feature designer decor ; deejays , club music and wood dance floors ; flat - paneled projecter screens and plasma televisions and cozy retreats for snuggling . they have glittering bars with top shelf booze and champagne , dress codes and marquee chefs charged with creating gourmet menus - such as shrimp tempura with sesame seared ahi tuna , parmesan and truffle fontina macaroni and cheese and vegetarian enchiladas .\nwith london branches in brick lane , holborn , stratford and white city , all star lanes have really been bowling over the competition . most of the venues have a ' 50s americana style , but the newer venue at white city has gone for a more chic and contemporary miami - come - art - deco vibe . all star lanes also do bites to eat , so if you ' re likely to get hungry between swings , they ' ve got your back .\nit ' s a concept that takes the idea of a standard driving range and transforms it into a high - end party atmosphere . the driving bays are much larger than a typical range with enough space for up to six people , similar to a bowling alley where a group can use a single lane . each bay has hd televisions with dining high - tops , while bars , billiards , shuffleboard , xbox connect , fire pits and other entertainment options fill the rest of the facility .\nokay , so it ' s not the most modern bowling alley in the city and a visit necessitates a trip through what ' s surely one of the ugliest shopping centres on earth . still , this 26 - lane establishment must be tatty enough by now to qualify as ' vintage ' - and if nothing else , the prices are certainly right . students who pitch up on a monday or tuesday can bowl for just \u00a33 . 45 a game and there are generous mid - week deals for everyone else , too .\nthat\u2019s evolved into the bellevue collection : bellevue square , with some 200 retailers and restaurants ; bellevue place , with a hyatt regency hotel , office space and restaurants ; and lincoln square , which includes a westin hotel , restaurants , cinema , bowling alley , billiards parlor and home - focused retailers . lincoln square is currently in the middle of a $ 1 . 2 billion , 1 . 5 million - square - foot expansion that will include a w hotel , luxury apartments , an office tower , more retail and restaurants , a six - screen cinema and a parking garage .\nnewcastle brown ale today launched a new us advertising campaign titled ' no bollocks ' . the campaign marks the first time newcastle has invested in national tv ads , created by the brand ' s new agency of record , majority aussie - owned droga5 new york . shot on location in newcastle , england , the ads examine the brand ' s story , including its history , the glassware and the brewmaster . the\nno bollocks\ncampaign launches with national tv spots beginning on april 2 . the media mix includes digital and in - bar advertising , and the campaign will also influence on - premise elements , events , social media and pr activities . view the brewer spot view the schooner glass spot view the schooner believe spot\nas the oldest operating bowling alley in la county , this ' 50s style gem boasts just eight charming lanes , making it also la ' s quaintest . montrose bowl opened in 1936 , and has since served as the backdrop for an array of films and tv shows , including pleasantville and teen wolf . now , the alley specializes in private events , for those who like their classic american party games with a little nostalgia . though the facilities are certainly old school , their selection of 70 + beers from around the world certainly isn ' t . contact the alley to book your next party of 95 or fewer .\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 .\nsign up to receive our breaking news alerts and editor ' s daily headlines featuring the best local news and stories .\nwe\u2019ve turned down the lights and cranked up the volume . get ready to let loose on the lanes .\nput your puzzler into power drive and try your luck in our escape rooms .\nwhether you\u2019re kickin\u2019 with kendrick or belting one out like beyonc\u00e9 , we\u2019ve got tunes for all tastebuds .\ngot some squabbles to settle ? sort it out in the laser tag arena . pew pew pew .\nfrom end of financial year to eighth birthdays\u2026 whatever the occasion , we\u2019re always up for a party . our team will work with you to tailor a party package that best suits your celebration .\nour prices may change slightly from city to city . make sure you select your location to get an accurate idea of pricing .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nsydney fashion and style blog with photography by kent johnson . art scene and events , fashion from off of the streets and into the clubs . the fashion blog you love to share , thank you sydney xx .\nhonestly i have said it before and i will say it again . if you want to see a fashion show ; well for goodness sake , watch and maybe take notes because if you try taking pictures you will see nothing at all !\nthis was proven to me yet again after the ruby rose ' alley - way ' show when speaking to one of the lovely ppl from milk & honey i commented on the absence of the flannel shirt on the runway . what is it that hommer simpson does after coming out with a clanger ; doh ! of course everything ruby ( who by the way is really nice and really lovely ) was wearing is from her range ; and , there it was when i was going through the pictures . . . flannel shirt under denim jacket with black slashed jeans . hot or what !\ni think instead of taking a friend with me as my + 1 , in future i will take a photographer trained in the dark arts of blurry runway shots as - only - street - fashion - sydney can do them . that way i can enjoy the parade more and get a better idea of just whats going on .\nruby ' s range sexy and edgy , clearly has all the classics and basics covered for a night out on the town and if you are naughty , a not too out - of - place trip home next morning in the same gear . . . i love it , well its a wild world out there people !\noh monica ! \ud83d\udcf7\ud83d\ude01\ud83d\ude0d this was summer but . . it ' s so nice down at this harbour beach even in winter when the sun ' s out , like today . terrific guy shoot on thursday , pics coming soon . # modelling # swimwear # blackandwhite # sydneywinter # sydney # photoshoot # fashionphotographer # blackandwhiteisworththefight # picturesnevergetold # naturalbeauty # portrait\nkent johnson is photographer and writer specialising in fashion travel & lifestyle - he has two blogs , street fashion sydney and kent johnson fashion . he is also a regular contribute to luxury travel website white caviar life .\nwhen the day arrived , everyone had left their work emails and in trays behind and were in the mood to celebrate . to be honest , it looked like some of them hadn ' t been to work at all , particularly the group all wearing onesies !\nt & cs ; : promos are a walk in only offer and not available to book online . subject to availability . not valid on public holidays , public holiday eves or school holidays before 5pm .\nescape rooms are a real - life puzzle experience where a small team are locked in a themed room and must work together to escape . everything around you could be a clue . find hidden objects , solve riddles , crack clues and beat the clock to escape the room . ( but don ' t worry - we let you out either way ! )\none night you dream of a stroll with your friends through an enchanted garden . it all seems too good to be true . and then it dawns on you . this is not a dream . you are all trapped . can you solve the mysteries of your own childhood to escape this enchanted place ?\nyou ' re a part of a crew of professional criminals sussing out your next score when an anonymous tip comes in . you ' ve landed the location of a huge swag of cash through your underground network . the only problem ? it ' s under high security in the casino . there ' s no beginners ' luck or sleight of hand here . it ' s a race against the clock to cop your claim before the cops claim you .\nyou\u2019ve woken up encased in darkness . as your eyes adjust , the shape of a door wrapped thick with chains bleeds through . suddenly , a voice breaks the deafening silence \u2013 \u201cwelcome to my game . \u201d the butcher is back . now you\u2019d better watch yours .\nwhether you\u2019re kickin\u2019 with kendrick or belting one out like beyonc\u00e9 , we\u2019ve got tunes for all tastebuds . keep your selfie habits and snapchat stories satisfied with our fun array of props . and , of course , being a superstar is thirsty work . drinks can be delivered to all our karaoke rooms ."]}
{"id": 54328, "summary": [{"text": "the g-unit clothing company is american clothing retailer established in 2003 when 50 cent teamed up with selman hasanaj and marc eck\u014d the founder of eck\u014d unltd .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "to create a line of clothing and accessories by 50 cent and g-unit .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "since its initial launch , the brand has generated $ 100 million in retail sales , although production of the line has ceased since 2009 , with tentative plans to re-launch . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "g - unit clothing company", "paragraphs": ["g - unit records , g - unit clothing company , g - unity foundation inc . , g - unit books\n50 cent ' s clothing company , g - unit clothing , has officially severed ties with its parent company , marc ecko enterprises , it was announced friday ( february 8 ) .\nhis once - sizable fortune boasted endorsement deals for such products as reebok , right guard and the aforementioned vitaminwater , as well as his own g - unit records and g - unit clothing company .\nlaunched in spring 2003 , the g - unit clothing company unites two of the most successful and creative forces in hip hop culture . the g - unit clothing company is a line of clothing and accessories inspired by 50 cent\u2019s raw image and die - hard personality , combined with the fashion sensibilities of marc ecko .\nrumors swirled that the rapper ' s four - year - old clothing company was on its last leg with ecko , and on friday morning , staffers at g - unit clothing were notified that they would be let go .\ncopyright \u00a9 1999 - 2016 maydream , inc . parent company of adforum . com\nsources close to g - unit clothing told mtv news on friday they first heard of the potential split just this week , on wednesday , as the rumors began . it wasn ' t until friday morning that employees were notified firsthand .\npoor young buck . just as everyone started to forget about his embarrassing ousting from the g - unit camp , we learned yesterday that his clothing line , david brown , is calling it quits . to keep it 100 , we completely forgot dude had a clothing line , which he supposedly launched last april when things were a bit rosier for the nashville , tn native . but now that the entire country is hemorrhaging money quicker than ma $ e ' s time on g - unit , there ' s just no place for up - start clothing lines ran by unsigned hypes .\nbrooklyn mint created by : notorious b . i . g . founded : 1995 / 6\nshop men ' s jeans , t - shirts , shoes , shirts and clothing online .\nbefore he launched his rich & infamous clothing line , which is a generic clothing line re - branded with his logo and random bandanna designs , snoop launched his eponymous apparel line which basically consisted of re - branded t - shirts , jeans and sweatshirts . same ol & apos ; g thang .\nthe sum is in addition to the $ 17 million a federal judge ordered 50 to hand over to headphone manufacturer sleek audio after an arbitration hearing ruled that the g - unit records head copied the design of sleek audio\u2019s product .\nin addition to his record label , movie company , credit card company and toy line , master p decided to add clothing to his portfolio . he even designed face plates for pre - paid mobile phones he sold to match the pieces in the line . but when no limit records went bankrupt , everything else went with it . no worries , though , master p re - up & apos ; d and launched p . miller clothing which is still going strong at wal - mart . so , yeah , there & apos ; s that .\nwhile dr dre is hip hop ' s most successful entrepreneur , he is not the first rapper to venture into his own commercial business . the growing firmament of\nhip - hopreneurs\nincludes 50 cent who banked $ 100m when he sold his stake in water brand glac\u00e9au to coca - cola in 2008 and also has a g - unit clothing line and record label in his extensive commercial portfolio .\nthe key to the deal could lie in beats music , the sister company that runs a subscription music streaming service . it only began in january but already has 250 , 000 paying subscribers , according to apple , and it is this side of the company that is thought to have first piqued the buyer ' s interest .\nrecently , a commissioned g - unit showroom and office for 50 were placed in the marc ecko enterprises compound in new york . it ' s unknown as of press time whether 50 would continue to work out of the building . calls placed to representatives for marc ecko enterprises were not returned as of press time .\nbeats has a unique brand , it speaks to a nice young demographic , which is really interesting to marketers ,\nsays peter csathy , former president of musicmatch .\nwhen i think about beats , i think about it as a lifestyle , i think of it as a media company , not just a hardware and music - focused company .\ng - unit\u2019s having the best week ever . at the very least , it\u2019s the best week the southside collective has had in many years . after reuniting at summer jam on sunday , the unit released three remixes that had people pining for the days when the yayo dance was still a thing and 50 cent was the biggest rapper in the world . you remember those days , right ? sure you do . you must remember when 50 and g - unit was so poppin\u2019 , that they could sell absolutely anything\u2014sneakers , headbands , even baby clothes . we almost forgot about all of that until we came across some of their amazing ads , some of which featured the clique surrounded by inflamed motorcycles and kids practicing martial arts in a dojo . yeah\u2026 we don\u2019t know , either . but they were great . take a look .\nin order to feed his\nlifestyle\n, dmx started a clothing line to be sold at concerts and specialty shops . we can & apos ; t say we were as surprised as dmx to find out that no one wanted to dress like a transient crack head garbage man . x should have stuck to doggy clothing , doggy .\n50 cent\u2019s first business venture was in form of a \u2018vitamin water\u2019 drink in 2004 titled \u2018formula 50\u2019 . along with that , 50 cent has two film production companies wholly owned by him titled \u2018g unit films\u2019 and \u2018cheetah vision\u2019 indulged in producing low budget action thriller films . over the years , 50 cent has also invested in shares and bonds , which enabled him to secure millions of dollars over the years .\nbefore talks even began with apple in march , dr dre raked in a reported $ 110m from beats in 2012 and the company has now expanded into audio systems for cars , computers and smartphones , as well as standalone speakers called beats pill .\nbut while the original 50 cent robbed people , the rapper got rich thanks to sharp business acumen . he invested early in vitaminwater , then made a reported $ 60 million to $ 100 million after the company was sold to coca - cola in 2007 .\nthis week has been an eventful one for 50 cent : he appeared on dj kay slay ' s satellite - radio show to refute claims he was kicking young buck out of the crew . the tennessee rap star didn ' t join the rest of the camp on a tour overseas recently , and when 50 dropped his latest mixtape , buck ' s contributions were limited . young buck also told a radio dj he was dismayed by the lack of communication at the time , but pledged his loyalty to g - unit .\nbut he & apos ; s not the first rapper to launch an anti - climactic clothing line , and we & apos ; re sure he won & apos ; t be the last . so in an attempt to dry mr . brown & apos ; s tears and show him that he & apos ; s no so alone afterall , we & apos ; re taking a look back at the history of failed clothing lines launched by rappers . pour a little liquor below . . .\nsean\ndiddy\ncombs , known for his track\ni get money\n, has an estimated fortune of $ 700m generated in part by commercial ventures , including clothing line sean john , record label bad boy , premium vodka brand c\u00eeroc and multi - platform music channel revolt tv .\nwhen outkast announced that they were going to launch their own clothing line , andre said that fans would be able to get\neverything . . . the furs , the leathers . . . hats . . . everything .\nbut when it hit stores it looked like a rehashed enyce . it didn & apos ; t represent 3 stacks , the george clinton of hip hop style or big boi & apos ; s fly pimp stylings . it was just kinda boring . and they never wore it . rule # 1 of the celebrity clothing game : if you don & apos ; t wear your clothes , no one else will .\nunit along with tony yayo and lloyd banks . the mixtape they produced titled \u2018guess who\u2019s back\u2019 grabbed eminem and dr . dre\u2019s attention and they signed 50 cent up immediately for their respective record labels shady records and aftermath entertainment . however , the mix tape was mostly 50 cent and his crew mocking other rappers while duplicating their music , but his talent showed and new york nightclubs started buzzing with them .\nlooking to capitalize on the success of be and be pt . 2 : finding forever , lonnie decided to get into full capitalist mode and team up with italian hat company la coppola storta on a line of high - end hats . we were excited for the complex cover star until we found out the hats that could best be described as\nbohemian driving caps\nwere priced at $ 125 . come on . smarten up , com .\nearlier this week , hip - hop news maven miss info reported on her web site that 50 would likely retain complete ownership of the brand and attempt to relaunch the line with another manufacturer . a similar situation occurred with eve ' s clothing line , fetish , and marc ecko enterprises . the female rap star ' s line , however , failed to garner much attention after the split .\nunit titled \u2018beg for mercy\u2019 came in late 2003 to a widespread acclaim . in 2005 , 50 cent released his second official album titled \u2018the massacre\u2019 . for the following six weeks , the album held the top spot at the billboard 200 . in 2007 , 50 cent released his third album \u2018curtis\u2019 , taking the number 2 spot at the billboard 200 . the album was supposedly based on real life events witnessed by 50 cent as a kid .\nlooking to capitalize on the skull and crossbones rocker style that he and julez traded their throwbacks , girbaud jeans and vasque boots for , dipset / byrdgang capo started a clothing line presumably so he didn & apos ; t have to go far for his glittery glamor . strangely , as soon as jimmy & apos ; s music career took off , nostic disappeared & apos ; even on 125th st .\n1999 was a good year for busta & apos ; he had two great albums under his belt , his flipmode imprint found a home at elektra and , like any other successful rapper , he was in the midst of dropping his own clothing line . according to busta , bushi meant :\njapanese warrior ; brooklyn & apos ; s way of saying bourgeois ; a cool way of saying , & apos ; busta & apos ; s shit ! & apos ; and\ncouture meets the street .\nsounds like a perfect match for anyone named spliff star .\neven though he was black and ugly as ever , biggie still managed to stay dipped in the finest fashion labels . so it & apos ; s no wonder that his clothing line was going to be aimed at larger fellows that dreamed of being gucci & apos ; d down to the socks . unfortunately , big passed before the label had a chance to blow up . in 2005 , his mother and former managers mark pitts and wayne barrow tried to bring the name back , but by that time we had enough straight to marshalls / tj maxxx rapper lines to clothe the needy .\ncomment disclaimer : comments that contain profane or derogatory language , video links or exceed 200 words will require approval by a moderator before appearing in the comment section . xoxo - mn\nwe ' ve joined the bhm digital family of websites and have updated our terms of service and privacy policy . by continuing to use this site , you agree to our updated terms of service and privacy policy .\nmadamenoire is a sophisticated lifestyle publication that gives african - american women the latest in fashion trends , black entertainment news , parenting tips and beauty secrets that are specifically for black women . black women seek information on a wide variety of topics including african - american hair care , health issues , relationship advice and career trends - and madamenoire provides all of that .\n' it ' s not what people think it is , ' 50 says of buck ' s absence from recent tour , mixtape .\nthe partnership between 50 cent and ecko began in spring 2003 . as an exploding superstar , 50 entered into a number of business , including a partnership with reebok and , most famously , a stake in glac\u00e9au vitaminwater .\nduring the international tour , buck was scheduled to go on the young rich tour , that was the tour [ his manager ] sha money [ xl ] was putting together for him and rich boy ,\n50 told kay slay .\ni didn ' t know that didn ' t materialize while i was overseas , but that ' s why you didn ' t see buck overseas with us . and he was just in nashville while i was in new york the weekend we decided to put the tape together .\nit just looks crazy because he wasn ' t there , then you come back and see the tape and he [ isn ' t on it ] , but it ' s not what people think it is ,\n50 added .\n\u00a9 2018 viacom international inc . all rights reserved . mtv and all related titles and logos are trademarks of viacom international inc .\ncurtis james jackson iii ( born july 6 , 1975 ) , better known by his stage name 50 cent , is an american rapper , singer , entrepreneur investor and actor from new york city . born in the south jamaica neighborhood of the borough of queens , jackson began selling drugs at age twelve during the 1980s crack epidemic . although he left drug - dealing to pursue a musical career , he was struck by nine bullets in a 2000 shooting . after jackson released the compilation album guess who\u2019s back ? in 2002 , he was discovered by eminem and signed by shady records , aftermath entertainment and interscope records .\ncinnamon is one of the power spices that have numerous medicinal values . people have been using it since the ancient times due to its distinctly warming , sweet taste and its surprising health benefits . its high - level of antioxidant has made it one of the most useful herbs . its numerous benefits are mainly attributed to the presence of essential compounds such as cinnamic acid , cinnamate and cinnamaldehyde , and flavonoids . these are the compounds responsible for its immunity boosting , anti - diuretic , anti - inflammatory , anti - microbial and diseases fighting abilities .\ncinnamon is rich in vitamin k , calcium , manganese , fiber and iron . daily consumption of cinnamon can help you in boosting your immunity , blood sugar levels , and digestion . also , this herb is sugar - free making it useful in fighting neurodegenerative diseases , cancer , and diabetes .\nresearch and studies conducted have revealed that cinnamon is beneficial in reducing the risk factors such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure both of which are associated with heart diseases . in addition to that , it is led with other useful compounds that are helpful in reducing the levels of bad cholesterol in the body , increasing blood circulation , fighting heart attacks , stroke , and heart diseases .\nthis herb is loaded with essential antioxidants that your body from free radical damage as well as slowing down the ageing process . researchers have proven that this herb has about forty different protective compounds . being free - radical - scavengers , these antioxidants are helpful in reducing a multitude of different diseases and symptoms .\ncinnamon has been proven to be a natural anti - fungal , anti - microbial , antibiotic and antiviral agent . this has made it very effective in defending the body against the common forms of illnesses , viruses , and infections . also , it has protective abilities against the bacterial that affects the digestive tract . its power in boosting the immune system has also made it effective in reducing the risks of contracting viral diseases such as hiv .\nthis herb has anti - microbial and antibiotic properties that are useful in protecting your skin from rashes , irritations , infections and allergic reactions . cinnamon is applied directly on the skin to reduce swelling , inflammation , redness , and pain .\ncinnamon\u2019s compounds are helpful in fighting the symptoms associated with allergies thereby providing relief against allergy . it has a powerful ability to fight histamine reactions in your body as well as reducing inflammation .\nyou will always find many teachers who graduate from colleges and universities every year . these teachers are faced with a certain degree of anxiety , and they are prone to making some mistakes during their first lessons . their teaching style is very different from that if the experienced teachers . the flowing are some of the mistakes made by these teachers\nthese teachers are known for taking tons of papers and book home . this means that they have little time for other activities . some of these teachers think that it is necessary to mark every piece of homework , class work , and project work . this is something that can be solved by emphasizing more on quality work instead of quantity . again , students should be held accountable for the work done . balancing your life will make you happier as a teacher .\nnew teachers use authoritative approach ( \u201cyou listen , i talk\u201d ) . even if this might help you in building self - confidence , it is considered is a poor classroom management technique .\na student can easily differentiate between a well - organized lesson and a poor one . he or she can easily identify a new teacher . lack of proper classroom management can make a teacher appear more vulnerable . students love testing the limits of a new teacher .\nthe teaching business involves a lot of things . it is not just matter of how you survive in class . enrolling for professional development courses either online or offline can greatly enhance your teaching skills . joining a professional association can also help you .\nnew teachers feel guilty , and they will always try to keep off from their principals . they think that the principals are tracking them due to discipline issues . supportive principals are always ready to help their new teachers and encourage them .\nit is always important to value your experiences and share them with the other teachers . this is one of the greatest ways of raising your confidence level . experienced teachers are always ready to learn new ideas . again this is another way of building your teaching career .\nthe new teacher is encouraged to keep a teaching journal in the first few years . this is meant to help them with the planning and reflective process .\neuropean fit , combed cotton tank top true to size 100 % combed cotton model wears a size medium . .\neuropean fit , combed cotton t - shirt true to size 100 % combed cotton model wears a size m . .\nyou want it we got it | copyright \u00a9 2018 urltoken all rights reserved .\nin order to provide you with the best online experience this website uses cookies . by using our website , you agree to our use of cookies . more info .\nfat joe wasn & apos ; t always a johnny - come - lately when it came to new trends . his fj560 line started with the best of intentions : fed up with the way blacks and latinos were sending their money outside of the community when they bought clothes , joe opened up a store called half - time and started accepting designs from local designers to sell in the store . what happened to fj560 ? we & apos ; re not sure , but we & apos ; re guessing armageddon , cuban link and tony sunshine could point us in the right direction .\nwith his stake in rocawear dead and gone , dame set out to start another empire . only this time he had no superstar rapper to pawn all the shit he was trying to sell , so the ceo line went the way of the roc box . remember the roc box ? didn & apos ; t think so .\ncomplex participates in various affiliate marketing programs , which means complex gets paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites . our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive .\ncurtis \u201c50 cent\u201d jackson didn\u2019t actually feel the first round of bullets hit his legs . he was too consumed with dealing with the shock of it all .\neven in his volatile neighborhood of south jamaica , queens , the may 2000 shooting that nearly took his life was brazen .\nat 11 : 22 a . m . , in front of his grandmother\u2019s home , the future rap superstar was greeted by a hail of gunfire while his young son was just steps away inside the house .\nnine bullets connected , slicing through jackson\u2019s left cheek , his arms , legs , chest , hands and hip . the queens native and his associate curtis brown \u2014 who was hit in the hand \u2014 didn\u2019t wait around for the police or emts , instead driving directly to jamaica hospital .\n\u201ci was supposed to get shot , \u201d 50 cent told this reporter back in 2007 . he credited the experience with jump - starting his drive for success \u2014 from former crack dealer to one of hip - hop\u2019s most bankable acts , selling nearly 30 million albums worldwide .\n\u201ci lost something in life that i didn\u2019t find until after i was shot . initially , i was conditioned to believe in god . my grandparents took me to church every sunday \u2026 i lost that \u2026 along the way , but after taking nine , it was like , \u2018how was that possible ? \u2019 \u201d\nwhile plenty of rappers put up a tough front , 50 cent walks the walk . besides that myth - making shooting , his history is littered with vindictive actions against enemies \u2014 and even the occasional bystander .\nthings may have come to a head in july , when he filed for bankruptcy in connecticut .\nblame it on living large \u2014 and brazenly reckless behavior . the bankruptcy filing comes on the heels of a court decision ordering him to pay $ 7 million to a woman whose sex tape he posted online without her consent . the impetus ? she dated his enemy .\naccording to the dvd \u201cthe infamous times \u2014 volume i : the original 50 cent , \u201d the rapper took his name from notorious brooklyn thief kelvin \u201c50 cent\u201d martin . vibe editor - in - chief datwon thomas \u2014 who featured the rapper on that magazine\u2019s august cover \u2014 points out , \u201c [ jackson ] knew what he was doing when he took on that name . \u201d\n\u201cthe original 50 cent was a gangster from fort greene , brooklyn , \u201d says thomas . \u201cif you lived in brooklyn [ in the 1980s ] , you heard the name . he was \u2026 a powerful presence in the streets . \u201d\njackson borrowed not just martin\u2019s name ( the latter died in 1987 ) , but also his tough - guy swagger . in fact , jackson\u2019s shooting was related to the fearless lyrics of his 2000 song \u201cghetto qu\u2019ran , \u201d which called out a local drug boss\u2019s criminal exploits .\ninvestigators believe the drug boss hired darryl \u201chommo\u201d baum to assassinate 50 in retaliation for the song . 50 declined to press charges following the shooting , and baum himself was killed three weeks later . but that didn\u2019t stop 50\u2019s braggadocio .\non his first big hit , 2003\u2019s \u201cin da club , \u201d 50 boasted about \u201cmy crib , my cars , my pools , my jewels\u201d as well as being \u201chit with a few shells but i don\u2019t walk with a limp . \u201d\nfans loved it , buying some 25 million copies of his albums between 2003 and 2009 . black eyed peas frontman urltoken says that , at that time , there were not many stars shining brighter than 50 .\n\u201cin america , the only rap artists that had 50 cent\u2019s international reach were the black eyed peas , \u201d will . i . am , who recruited 50 for the remix of bep\u2019s no . 1 single \u201cboom boom pow , \u201d tells the post . \u201che and i would always bump into each other in italy , spain , portugal and germany . i don\u2019t think people understand how huge 50 was [ internationally ] . \u201d\n\u201c50 cent made around $ 300 million in two years , \u201d says zack o\u2019malley greenburg , forbes senior editor , who has frequently covered the rapper for forbes\u2019 annual hip - hop cash kings list . \u201che has always been really good at profiting off whatever his situation is . he even marketed getting shot nine times ! \u201d\nbeing shot didn\u2019t turn 50 into an anti - gun advocate . he appeared on the cover of his 2002 mixtape \u201cguess who\u2019s back ? \u201d menacingly pointing a pistol . the image fed into the public perception of him as a take - no - prisoners badass .\n\u201c50 is an aggressive rapper , \u201d explains vanessa satten , editor - in - chief at xxl magazine . \u201cyou have this guy walking around in a bulletproof vest , backed by his crew and remaking other artists\u2019 tracks . 50 basically said , \u2018i can take your song and make it better than you [ did ] . \u2019 \u201d\namong his public beefs have been verbal and physical altercations with rappers jadakiss and the game . a spat with ja rule led to 50 being stabbed in march 2000 by ja\u2019s label mate black child .\nbut it\u2019s his feud with rapper rick ross that\u2019s about to do damage to 50\u2019s bank account .\nthe two have traded jabs for years , with 50 singing , \u201ci\u2019m a f\u2013k your life up for fun , \u201d and ross rapping that 50 is cheap : \u201ccurtis jackson baby - mama ain\u2019t asking for a cent . \u201d now ross\u2019s baby - mama has taken 50 to court \u2014 and won .\n50 cent was ordered to pay lastonia leviston $ 7 million this past july for posting a sex tape online without leviston\u2019s consent . the rapper bought the tape from the man in the video , maurice murray , and added his own voice - over narration \u2014 referring to leviston as a \u201cslut\u201d and mocking her physical appearance .\nseemingly , the only connection 50 has to the woman is that she has a child with ross , his rival .\n50 claimed that he had nothing to do with the video hitting the web . in late august , 50\u2019s legal counsel alleged in a connecticut court that the rapper was the victim of a shakedown .\n\u201cms . leviston wants her pound of flesh , \u201d his lawyer , james berman , said in filings . \u201cit is not enough that she obtained a jury verdict and assessment of punitive damages \u2026 she wants to punish [ jackson ] by continuing to litigate against him in this bankruptcy case . \u201d\ni was supposed to get shot . i lost something in life that i didn\u2019t find until after i was shot .\n\u201ci hope he learned a lesson , \u201d an emotional leviston told the press after she won her case .\nas a result , 50 promptly filed for bankruptcy . per forbes , his assets total $ 24 , 823 , 899 . 18 . the court rulings pushed his debt to $ 32 , 509 , 549 . 91 .\npapers from us bankruptcy court show that 50 takes in over $ 185 , 000 a month from marketing and promotional deals , but spends $ 72 , 000 on his 18 - bedroom farmington , conn . , mansion \u2014 which he is reportedly looking to lease \u2014 in addition to $ 108 , 000 in other expenses .\nin a surprising twist , though , 50 has claimed that the luxe trappings \u2014 bentleys and ferraris , private jets , flashy jewelry \u2014 he plays up on social media aren\u2019t all they appear to be , and that he actually borrows or rents many of them .\nthough he admitted to buying a rolls - royce in july , he noted that he \u201ctook two others back . \u201d\ncourt filings requested that details of an endorsement deal with effen vodka remain secret .\n\u201cno entertainer wants the terms of its endorsement contracts made public because \u2026 that disclosure would be disastrous by giving competitors an unfair advantage , \u201d the file stated .\nasked about album earnings , 50 said he made only 10 cents a record . recent roles in movies \u201cspy\u201d and \u201csouthpaw\u201d netted him $ 100 , 000 \u2014 not even enough for his monthly expenses .\nthe court , however , wasn\u2019t buying it . 50 was promptly told to pay sleek audio and leviston .\nthe rapper\u2019s latest studio album , 2014\u2019s \u201canimal ambition , \u201d has sold just under 200 , 000 copies . 50 moved five times that in his first week of release during his commercial peak .\nbut after cheating death and sparking a million - dollar label bidding war just when he seemed destined to become a mere hip - hop footnote , surviving bankruptcy and a few embarrassing headlines seems like a walk in the park .\nback in 2000 , as his bullet - riddled body lay in a hospital bed , 50 was dropped by columbia records . he spent five months in physical therapy , relearning how to rhyme with his new bullet - inflected speech impediment .\n\u201ci think people that haven\u2019t been in those environments , they might ask you to go to counseling , \u201d he told xxl in august 2003 when asked how he got through those trying times . \u201cbut that s\u2013t is not really necessary for me . when i got out of the hospital , i was out of town for a little bit . i wouldn\u2019t let people come see me in the hospital because i was bent up a little bit . i can\u2019t let them see me in a compromising space . \u201d\n\u201cthe [ reason ] that eminem and dr . dre signed him was based on the fact that 50 got up off his butt , released those mixtapes and made the industry take notice , \u201d vibe editor thomas says . \u201che didn\u2019t have any cosigns after he was shot . everyone had left him . that alone should tell you you should never bet against 50 . \u201d\nnews corp . is a network of leading companies in the world of diversified media , news , and information services .\ncopyright \u00a9 1995 - 2018 ebay inc . all rights reserved . user agreement , privacy , cookies and adchoice\njust look at the shyt he is responsible for . . urltoken this isnt even counting the vitanim water shyt\non august 30 , 2012 darrell\nchris\nlighty was killed . within 24 hours it was declared a suicide and the case was closed . dna and gun testing to date are but two of many items that should be done to\n. dr . baden , who has been retained to perform a second autopsy has been hampered in his efforts as the evidence requested from the bronx da ' s office has not after nine months been given to him so that the autopsy can be done . what really happened to chris ? will his children and family get justice ? we implore the public for their\nand those in his industry to speak out so that the questions that remain unanswered can be resolved . we implore the bronx da ' s office to officially reopen this case so that it can be investigated . if it were your loved one who died would you not want answers ? so does the lighty family . please help us\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 .\n50 cent ( curtis james jackson iii ) is an american rapper , record producer , businessman and actor . this biography profiles his childhood , life , career , achievements and gives some fun facts .\n50 cent was born as curtis james jackson in a jamaican neighbourhood in queens , new york city on july 6 1975 to a drug dealer mom . when 50 cent was 8 years old , she died in a strange fire accident , which compelled his father to leave as well and the little james was left in care of his grandmother .\nas a kid , 50 cent had no musical aspirations and in order to make the ends meet , he followed the footsteps of his mother and started trading drugs by the age 12 . he would bring guns and drugs to his school and even got caught once .\nhis street peddling career came to a halt when he got arrested for possession of cocaine , heroin and crack while he was a teenager . he was sentenced to prison and for the first time , had a reflection of where his life was headed .\nhe says that he started boxing at the age of 11 , because he wanted to be able to defend himself against his enemies , which apparently he made quite a lot as a young street kid .\ndmc . jam master jay was a member and the first person to understand 50 cent\u2019s potential and promised to help him to come out with his debut album , a promise which he couldn\u2019t keep . 50 cent then approached columbia , who also gave a false hope to the young aspirant .\neminem collaborated with 50 cent on the \u20188 mile\u2019 soundtrack and the song \u2018wanksta\u2019 became a hit . eminem and dr . dre then mentored 50 cent and his debut album \u2018get rich or die tryin\u2019 came out as a result , to a massive success in 2003 . the album had a few tracks produced by eminem and dr . dre and coveted magazine the rolling stone gave it thumbs up . the album debuted at the top spot in the billboard 200 chart and 50 cent became an instant sensation .\nin 2009 , 50 cent unveiled his fourth studio album titled \u2018before i self destruct\u2019 which was a moderate commercial success . in 2012 , over a beef with interscope records , 50 cent left with his next album still unreleased . the album titled \u2018animal ambition : the untamed desire\u2019 got released in 2014 after 50 cent reworked on it and included some more songs .\napart from being a hip hop master , 50 cent is known for his impeccable business sense as well . he has invested in a lot of profitable ventures which enabled him to own a fortune . he happens to be involved in industries such as gaming , liquor , book publishing , footwear , apparel , video games and many more .\nin 2006 , 50 cent\u2019s girlfriend gave birth to his son and claimed usd 50 millions for taking care of him . her appeal was rejected as the judge called it \u2018a love affair gone sour\u2019 . the son was named marquise jackson and 50 cent said that his son changed his outlook on life and compelled him to change his ways to lead a better life .\nmodel daphne joy and 50 cent dated for some time and had a child together , who was named sire jackson . at the age of two , sire modelled for a headphone brand and earned more than half a million from the deal .\nin 2005 , 50 cent expressed his political views and condemned the statement where the fellow rapper kanye west said that \u2018george bush doesn\u2019t care about black people\u2019 .\nin 2000 , while visiting his grandmother , 50 cent was shot nine times , surviving miraculously . however , the attacker was killed a few days later . 50 cent was hospitalized for two weeks .\n50 cent has been known for constant beefs with fellow rappers such as the game , rick ross and ja rule .\nthe takeover of beats electronics is the most expensive acquisition in apple\u2019s history . photograph : diverseimages / chi modu / diverseimages / getty ima\ndr dre be the name , still running the game ,\nthe artist once rapped . fifteen years on , the words have never rung truer . the confirmation that apple had finally agreed on wednesday night to pay $ 3bn ( \u00a31 . 8bn ) for beats electronics , the headphone and speaker brand co - founded by the hip hop artist dr dre and record industry executive jimmy iovine , has sent ripples through the music industry .\nnot only is it the most expensive acquisition in apple ' s 38 - year history , it also confirms dr dre ' s status as rap ' s richest man \u2013 worth almost $ 1bn . known as the genius behind some of the biggest hip hop records ever produced , dr dre ' s formidable musical legacy includes launching the careers of eminem and 50 cent and working on albums by snoop dogg , the game and kendrick lamar .\nyet the millionaire lifestyle was not one the rapper , otherwise known as andre romelle young , was born into . he started life in the tough los angeles suburb of compton to a mother who was only 16 years old when he was born . steering clear of the gang and gun violence that was rife in his school , the young dre eventually dropped out to pursue his career as a dj , rapper and later , the world ' s most influential hip - hop producer .\nhaving co - foundedhis own music label in 1991 , death row records , which generated over \u00a3500m in revenue , dr dre was no stranger to the business world . however , his move into the commercial side of the industry reportedly came during a walk on a beach with iovine in 2006 , when the rapper was contemplating starting his own line of footwear . the story goes that iovine turned to dre and said ,\nfuck sneakers . let ' s sell speakers\n\u2013 and their beats empire was born .\nthe pair hooked up with audio firm monster to design and manufacture the beats headphones and , since then , have cornered the market in headphones . using dr dre ' s name and celebrity connections such as justin bieber and lady gaga , dr dre and iovine ensured their headphones became a must - have accessory .\npeople thought we were crazy ,\nluke wood , beats ' chief executive , told time magazine this year .\nthey said the marketplace would never support a $ 300 headphone .\ndan charnas , a former hip - hop record producer and author of the big payback : the history of the business of hip - hop , said the entrepreneurial spirit demonstrated by artists such as dr dre was\nin the dna of hip hop\n.\nhip hop originally fostered entrepreneurialism because , without that culture , without people like russell simmons setting up their own ventures like def jam , nobody would ever have heard any of the music to begin with ,\nhe said .\npeople had to do a lot of this stuff on their own before the record industry opened their doors to hip hop artists . in the last 15 years , hip hop artists like jay - z and 50 cent have been venturing into consumer products so this deal is just a progression on from that .\nyet , reviews of the fashionable headphones remain doubtful that they produce a billion - dollar sound quality and say they prioritise style over substance . in a recent guardian review , they were deemed\nbig bold showy headphones . . . with lacklustre sound\nwhile what hi - fi said they were a\none - trick trendy pony\nwith sound that lacked detail or articulation .\nwe think these guys have a very rare talent ,\ntim cook , apple ' s chief executive , said of iovine and dr dre ,\nwe love the subscription service that they built \u2013 we think it ' s the first subscription service that really got it right .\nit ' s obvious apple don ' t need beats for the headphones . what apple is after is the streaming service , but what ' s interesting about that is that it is just a baby , it has no way got the subscribers and following of other music streaming services like spotify .\nwe ' ve seen how they ' ve tried launching their own services like genius and itunes radio which just haven ' t taken off so i think it shows apple ' s desperation to get into this market in a cool way without having to create their own system .\nspeaking to the wall street journal , doug morris , sony music entertainment ' s chief executive , said the deal would make apple\ncool\nagain by uniting iovine ' s feel for\nthe culture of young people\nwith apple ' s\nmany millions of young peoples ' credit cards\n.\napple was starting to lose their edge ,\nadded morris who , as a former chief executive of universal music , was once iovine ' s boss .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved ."]}
{"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": 54334, "summary": [{"text": "the national marrow donor program ( nmdp ) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986 and based in minneapolis , minnesota that operates the be the match registry of volunteer hematopoietic cell donors and umbilical cord blood units in the united states .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "the be the match registry is the world 's largest hematopoietic cell registry , listing more than 10.5 million individuals and nearly 185,000 cord blood units .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "hematopoietic cells from nmdp donors or cord blood units are used to transplant patients with a variety of blood , bone marrow or immune system disorders .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "as of january 2013 , the nmdp had facilitated more than 55,000 transplants worldwide . ", "topic": 1}], "title": "national marrow donor program", "paragraphs": ["national marrow donor program . national marrow donor program standards , 18th edition . minneapolis : national marrow donor program ;\nfor more information about marrow donation , visit the national marrow donor program at urltoken .\nsymptoms reported by national marrow donor program ( nmdp ) bone marrow donors . n = 9601\nmike mccullough is chief information officer and joined the national marrow donor program in 2015 .\nthis work was supported in part by a contract with the national marrow donor program , minneapolis , mn .\nnational marrow donor program \u2013 entrusted and under contract to operate the c . w . bill young cell transplantation program , including be the match registry\u00ae .\nnational marrow donor program \u2014 entrusted and under contract to operate the c . w . bill young cell transplantation program , including be the match registry\u00ae . copyright \u00a9 1996 - 2018 national marrow donor program . all rights reserved . terms of use | privacy policy | trademark & copyright\nstroncek df , holland pv , bartch g , et al . experiences of the first 493 unrelated marrow donors in the national marrow donor program .\nmany donor registries exist in the u . s . including the national marrow donor program ; most share information in helping to match donors with recipients .\nto learn more about the national marrow donor program , visit urltoken or call ( 800 ) marrow - 2 or ( 800 ) 627 - 7692 .\nsymptoms reported by national marrow donor program ( nmdp ) peripheral blood stem cell ( pbsc ) donors , excluding reports of bone pain .\nthe national marrow donor program\u00ae / be the match\u00ae exists to successfully serve all patients in need of cellular therapy , from diagnosis through survivorship .\nin the case of a marrow donor center or marrow donor registry participating in the program , procedures to ensure the establishment of a method for integrating donor files , searches , and general procedures of the center or registry with the program .\nterms of use / privacy statement copyright \u00a9 2004 - 2017 the medical college of wisconsin , inc . and the national marrow donor program . all rights reserved .\nthe be the match registry , is a listing of unrelated marrow donors and donated cord blood units . the registry is operated under federal contracts by the national marrow donor program\u00ae ( nmdp ) .\noperated by the national marrow donor program , our be the match registry finds matches for bone marrow and blood stem cell transplants for patients suffering from leukemia , lymphoma and other life - threatening blood diseases .\nthe national marrow donor program\u00ae ( nmdp ) has formal business relationships with donor registries in other countries . this means they all share their registry databases and if matches between patients and donors in different countries the donor ' s stem cells or marrow can be flown to the patinet .\n2005\u2014 pub . l . 109\u2013129 amended section generally , substituting provisions relating to the c . w . bill young cell transplantation program for provisions relating to the national bone marrow donor registry .\nthe registry of the c . w . bill young cell transplantation program , also called the be the match registry \u00ae , is a listing of potential marrow donors and donated cord blood units . the registry is operated under federal contracts by the national marrow donor program \u00ae ( nmdp ) .\nbrian l . lindberg joined the national marrow donor program / be the match in 2005 and currently serves as chief legal officer and general counsel , chief policy officer , compliance officer and institutional official .\nhistocompatibility testing guidelines for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation using volunteer donors : report from the world marrow donor association . quality assurance and donor registries working groups of the world marrow donor association\n, the national bone marrow donor registry ( under this section ) developed , evaluated , and implemented a plan to effectuate efficiencies in the relationship between such registry and donor centers .\nstrict confidentiality standards protecting the privacy of both the patient and the marrow donor are followed by the national marrow donor program \u00ae ( nmdp ) , which operates the be the match registry \u00ae . nmdp standards , the confidentiality guidelines of transplant centers and donor centers , and the laws in other countries might allow communication between the patient and the donor .\ndonate to a public bank and help members in the community who may need the cells , and usually coordinate matching cord blood to patients through the national marrow donor program ; magee is contracted with itxm .\nnmdp has operated under federal contract since 1987 through the national bone marrow donor registry ( nbmdr ) , and since september 2006 through the cwbyctp .\nthe program shall carry out activities for the recruitment of bone marrow donors . such recruitment program shall identify populations that are underrepresented among potential donors enrolled with the program . in the case of populations that are identified under the preceding sentence :\njohansen ka , schneider jf , mccaffree ma , woods gl council on science and public health , american medical association . efforts of the united states ' national marrow donor program and registry to improve utilization and representation of minority donors .\nfounded in 1987 by the federal government , the national marrow donor program ( nmdp ) and its be the match registry are nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating an opportunity for all patients to receive the bone marrow or umbilical cord blood transplant they need , when they need it .\nthe national marrow donor program ( nmdp ) is a nonprofit organization that facilitates life - saving blood stem cell transplants for patients who do not have a donor in their family . the nmdp manages the world ' s largest registry of volunteer stem cell donors and cord blood units .\nthis project was supported by a grant from the national heart , lung , and blood institute , national institutes of health , bethesda , md ( r01 hl081405 ) .\nthe hadassah medical center bone marrow donor registry doesn\u2019t just rely on itself for donors . it participates with the international donor registry center located in holland and the united states of america\u2019s national marrow donor program ( nmdp ) . there are approximately 11 million potential marrow and blood cell donors in these registries combined . hadassah maintains a very close relationship with these registries and conducts a data transfer of potential donors each month .\nthe office shall be staffed by individuals with expertise in bone marrow and cord blood therapy covered under the program .\nnational marrow donor program\u00ae is an equal opportunity employer . all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race , color , creed , religion , national origin , sex , sexual orientation , disability , age , marital status , status with regard to public assistance , protected veteran status , or other characteristic protected by law .\nin 2017 , the health resources and services administration ( hrsa ) awarded three contracts to support the functions of the various components of the c . w . bill young cell transplantation program ( cwbyctp ) . the national marrow donor program\u00ae ( nmdp\u00ae ) , also known as be the match\u00ae , was awarded two of the contracts for the cwbyctp :\nshall include as nonvoting members representatives from the department of defense marrow donor recruitment and research program operated by the department of the navy , the division of transplantation of the health resources and services administration , the food and drug administration , and the national institutes of health .\npeople who want to donate stem cells or join a volunteer registry can speak with a health care provider or contact the national marrow donor program to find the nearest donor center . potential donors are asked questions to make sure they are healthy enough to donate and don\u2019t pose a risk of infection to the recipient . for more information about donor eligibility guidelines , contact be the match or the donor center in your area .\nall medical costs for the donation procedure are covered by the national marrow donor program\u00ae ( nmdp ) , which operates the be the match registry\u00ae , or by the patient ' s medical insurance , as are travel expenses and other non - medical costs . the only costs to the donor might be time taken off from work .\nin developing policies affecting the program , the secretary shall consult with the advisory council , the department of defense marrow donor recruitment and research program operated by the department of the navy , and the board of directors of each entity awarded a contract under this section .\nnational cancer institute . bone marrow transplantation and peripheral blood stem cell transplantation . august 12 , 2013 accessed at urltoken on april 4 , 2016 .\na special report : histocompatibility testing guidelines for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation using volunteer donors . quality assurance and donor registries working groups of the world marrow donor association\nthe national marrow donor program \u00ae ( nmdp ) is headquartered in minneapolis , minnesota . it was established in 1986 through the combined efforts of families and physicians whose goal was a us national registry of adult , volunteer unrelated hematopoietic cell ( hc ) donors . initial funding was provided through a grant to the american red cross . the history of nmdp ' s development has been recently reviewed . 1\nmarrow donation is a surgical procedure that takes place in an operating room . the donation will be scheduled at a hospital that partners with the national marrow donor program ( nmdp ) . in some cases , the hospital may be near your home . in other cases , you may be asked to travel . we will guide you through the process and be available the day of your marrow donation .\nswitzer gs , dew ma , stukas aa , goycoolea jm , hegland j , simmons rg . factors associated with attrition from a national bone marrow registry .\nbe the match is the national marrow donor program or nmdp . all other u . s . donor programs recruit for the nmdp . locating a marrow donor program and / or recruitment group to work with is a fairly straighforward process . the donor program will assist you in hosting live drives and publicizing your need on line as a\nfocus patient\nif you or your patient is comfortable with going public . they will provide limited publicity , materials for drives , flyers etc . at no cost to the patient . the nmdp and many of their related donor programs like the aadp or a3m provide volunteer coordinators to host drives while dkms trains your volunteers to host drives themselves . depending upon a patient ' s ethnicity and where you have support from friends , colleagues and family members you may choose to work with a single national program or may also work with an ethnic specific or locla organization . you may also choose to work with multiple organizaitons .\nmarrow donation is done under general or regional anesthesia so the donor experiences no pain during the collection procedure .\nconfirm the original tissue typing . for a potential marrow or pbsc donor , this requires a fresh blood sample\nthe executive committee of the world marrow donor association . special report : bone marrow transplants using volunteer donors \u2013 recommendations and requirements for a standardized practice throughout the world . bone marrow transplant 1992 ; 10 : 287\u2013291 .\nfor the thousands of people diagnosed every year with life - threatening blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma , a cure exists . over the past 30 years be the match \u00ae , operated by the national marrow donor program \u00ae ( nmdp ) , has managed the largest and most diverse marrow registry in the world . we work every day to save lives through transplant .\nif you are interested in receiving more information about the cord blood program , talk to your doctor or call program coordinator , mary wiegel at 412 - 209 - 7479 or by email .\nthe ucsf pediatric bmt program uses unrelated cord blood for transplantation as an alternative source of bone stem cells when a matched unrelated marrow donor is not available . in addition to having participated in the national institutes of health ( nih ) - sponsored national collaborative study of cord blood transplantation in children ( coblt ) , the ucsf protocol permits the use of cord blood for any eligible patient with any disease for which a bmt is indicated .\nyou must be between the ages of 18 and 60 and in general good health . you should be committed to helping any patient . a simple blood test or cheek cell swab that is given through an authorized national marrow donor program donor center or recruitment group is needed to obtain your hla tissue type so it can be entered into the national registry . you will have to complete a short health questionnaire and sign a form stating that you understand what it means to be listed in the registry .\nthe office shall operate a system for patient advocacy , which shall be separate from mechanisms for donor advocacy , and which shall serve patients for whom the program is conducting , or has been requested to conduct , a search for a bone marrow donor or cord blood unit .\nbmt ctn is funded through the national institutes of health ( nih ) and is a collaborative effort of the cibmtr , the national marrow donor program ( nmdp ) / be the match , and the emmes corporation , together with 20 core transplant centers . collectively , cibmtr , nmdp / be the match and emmes serve as the bmt ctn data and coordinating center to provide administrative , statistical , scientific and informatics support to all bmt ctn activities .\ntracy schmidt is chief human resources officer and has been with the national marrow donor program since 2010 . during her tenure at nmdp , schmidt was instrumental in the transformation of human resources to a more strategic function . she is responsible for developing and implementing human resource strategies that strengthen the organization\u2019s ability to achieve its goals and objectives .\nfor many years , allogeneic bone marrow transplantation has been used to successfully treat leukemias , other hematologic conditions and congenital disorders . the first unrelated donor transplants were performed in the late 1970s , but this procedure did not become widely available until the development of several consolidated unrelated donor registries around the world . the national marrow donor program , established in 1987 , is the world ' s largest registry and currently lists more than 7 million donors . since its beginning , nmdp has facilitated more than 30 , 000 unrelated transplants .\nkollman c , howe cws , anasetti c , et al . donor characteristics as risk factors in recipients after transplantation of bone marrow from unrelated donors : the effect of donor age .\ndonor registry transplant data for annual statistics showing the number of transplants performed using only unrelated allogeneic donors from the donor registry of the c . w . bill young cell transplantation program , also called the be the match registry \u00ae .\nworking together for better transplant outcomes researchers keep working to learn more about the best treatments to improve outcomes for transplant patients . the national marrow donor program conducts and supports research to help more patients get a transplant and to improve transplant results . research is also conducted by two affiliate organizations , the center for international blood and marrow transplant research ( cibmtr ) , at urltoken ; and the blood and marrow transplant clinical trials network ( bmt ctn ) . these are funded by the national heart , lung , and blood institute ( nhlbi ) and the national cancer institute ( nci ) . sixteen core clinical medical centers and other centers conduct the transplant trials . you can learn more about the blood and marrow transplant clinical trials network at the bmt ctn web site , urltoken .\nwe offer the parent\u2019s companion program to help you manage the emotional and physical stress you may experience when caring for your child during and after transplant . learn more and enroll in this free , confidential program .\nto become a donor it just takes a small vial of blood or swab of cheek cells to be typed as a bone marrow / stem cell donor . there are many patients who are desperately waiting to find a donor match . you may be able to save someone\u2019s life . there are donor registry sites throughout the country .\nthe program shall carry out informational and educational activities , in coordination with organ donation public awareness campaigns operated through the department of health and human services , for purposes of recruiting individuals to serve as donors of bone marrow , and shall test and enroll with the program potential bone marrow donors . such information and educational activities shall include the following :\nbe the match \u00ae raises funds to help patients who need an unrelated donor for a bone marrow or cord blood transplant . your generous contributions , along with funding from the congress through the c . w . bill young cell transplantation program and national cord blood inventory , help offset these costs and provide more patients the opportunity to get this potentially life - saving treatment .\na common , life - threatening effect of a transplant with marrow from a donor is graft - versus - host disease ( gvhd ) . this occurs when the donor ' s lymphocytes - immune system cells that are always present in marrow - attack the recipient .\namy l . ronneberg joined the nmdp in july 2013 . she is responsible for planning , implementing and directing the national marrow donor program ' s finances , facilities and real estate management , reporting and tax management . in this role , ronneberg assists the nmdp ' s executives and board of directors in developing and implementing a strategic business plan to meet the changing health care environment .\nblood & marrow transplant program 1975 fourth st . , sixth floor san francisco , ca 94158 phone : ( 415 ) 476 - 2188 fax : ( 415 ) 502 - 4867\ndonating bone marrow is a surgical procedure done under general or regional anesthesia in a hospital . while a donor receives anesthesia , doctors use needles to withdraw liquid marrow from the back of the pelvic bone .\ncollection centers collect bone marrow from donors . collection centers are located in hospitals . a donor center representative will arrange the collection of bone marrow at a collection center , which is located in a hospital .\ndennis l . confer , m . d . is the chief medical officer of the national marrow donor program . he also holds appointments as associate scientific director of the cibmtr and clinical professor of medicine at the university of minnesota . he is board certified in internal medicine , hematology and oncology . for more than 25 years , he has worked in blood and marrow transplantation , immunobiology and clinical research . confer became the nmdp ' s chief medical officer in 1999 .\nwe take all the necessary precautions to ensure the safety and well - being of the donor . to learn more , see donor safety and support .\nbuilding a donor registry\u2014especially within populations who are unfamiliar with the bone marrow donor program\u2014takes time and education . the process also requires supplies and money . during bone marrow drives , a small vial of blood is taken from each potential donor and processed by a lab using a tissue - typing kit at a cost of 50 - 80 dollars , depending on the size of the drive . the tissue typing information is then filed in the registry , with a serial number , and the genetic profile is noted . each potential donor\u2019s name is kept confidential and the potential donor is contacted only in the event that there is a possibility for a\nalong with her finance duties , ronneberg provides guidance and leadership to the enterprise program management office ( epmo ) , which provides comprehensive oversight to portfolio , project and program lifecycles to ensure successful delivery . ronneberg also leads our be the match biotherapies\non behalf of the world marrow donor association ( wmda ) ethics working group and raymond j , and m\u00fcller c , wmda finance working group .\nronneberg has served on several boards and currently is on the board for the world marrow donor association and the women ' s healthcare leadership trust .\njoining the registry is simple and fast . there are over 14 , 000 people battling blood cancers each year that need a bone marrow donor .\nlearn about research efforts and about our research program , cibmtr \u00ae . find resources you can use to conduct your research .\ntogether we can bring hope to many families . your support , in addition to funding we receive from the congress through the c . w . bill young cell transplantation program and the national cord blood inventory , saves the lives of thousands of patients with blood cancers like leukemia , lymphoma and other life - threatening diseases such as sickle cell anemia who are searching for their marrow donor each day . because of your gift :\npbsc donors must meet the same criteria as nmdp marrow donors . these criteria are set forth in nmdp standards and the donor center manual of operations .\nchan kw , stanley ce , wadsworth ld . bone marrow collection from a 9 . 4 - kg donor avoiding allogeneic blood transfusion [ letter ] .\nthe odds of identifying an unrelated compatible marrow donor are about 1 in 20 , 000 , and a bit higher within some ethnic and racial groups .\nneed help deciding if donating bone marrow is right for you ? get answers to frequently asked questions about bone marrow donation and the commitment involved .\nby learning more about bone marrow donation and the commitment involved , you will be able to decide if donating bone marrow is right for you .\nto save lives by recruiting bone marrow donors and by providing support services to children and adults with leukemia and other diseases treatable by marrow transplants .\nthe national marrow donor program \u00ae ( nmdp ) / be the match \u00ae recommends that a patient ' s human leukocyte antigen ( hla ) typing be performed at high resolution ( results reported at 4 digits ) for hla - a , - b , - c and - dr loci using molecular ( dna ) testing . high - resolution typing of the patient soon after diagnosis is the key to an effective and efficient search process .\nhelps any eligible family who may benefit from a related donor cord blood transplant .\nin october 2007 , the magee - womens foundation announced the creation of the dan berger cord blood program at magee - womens hospital of upmc . the program offers parents the option of preserving their baby\u2019s umbilical cord blood for future health care needs or research .\nnewborn possibilities program\u00ae offers free cord blood and tissue processing and five years of storage to qualifying families in the u . s .\nthe national marrow donor program ( nmdp ) , which operates the be the match registry , is studying pbsc donations and transplants under a clinical research study reported to the u . s . food and drug administration ( fda ) . the study is investigating whether blood - forming cells from the peripheral blood can be used as effectively as blood - forming cells from bone marrow for unrelated donor transplantation . a clinical research study has a written set of instructions for how a donation will be carried out . it is an important scientific way to evaluate the effectiveness of the procedure for both donors and recipients .\ncurrently , the nmdp receives contracts from the us federal government to operate the cw bill young cell transplantation program . this new program , named after congressman young who has been an ardent supporter of unrelated donor hct and the nmdp , continues congressional support for a national bm donor registry and additionally calls for the development of enhanced capabilities to provide ucb units for transplantation . funding provided under these contracts allows for the continued recruitment and support of adult donors as well as the collection , processing and storage of ucb units . the contracts further specify requirements for the identification and delivery of hc grafts , support of patients and the collection of comprehensive donor and recipient outcome data .\nthe program shall support activities , in cooperation with qualified cord blood banks , for the recruitment of cord blood donors . such recruitment program shall identify populations that are underrepresented among cord blood donors . in the case of populations that are identified under the preceding sentence :\nthe term \u2018c . w . bill young cell transplantation program \u2019 means the c . w . bill young cell transplantation program under section 379 of the public health service act [ 42 u . s . c . 274k ] , as amended by this act .\ndiscomfort and side effects vary from person to person . most marrow donors experience some side effects after donation . common side effects of marrow donation include :\nin carrying out informational and educational activities under subparagraph ( a ) , the program shall give priority to recruiting individuals to serve as donors of bone marrow for populations that are identified under paragraph ( 1 ) .\nthe secretary shall establish and provide information to the public on procedures under which the secretary shall receive and consider comments from interested persons relating to the manner in which the program is carrying out the duties of the program . the secretary may promulgate regulations under this section .\nthe secretary , acting through the administrator of the health resources and services administration , shall by one or more contracts establish and maintain a c . w . bill young cell transplantation program ( referred to in this section as the \u201c program \u201d ) , successor to the national bone marrow donor registry , that has the purpose of increasing the number of transplants for recipients suitably matched to biologically unrelated donors of bone marrow and cord blood , and that meets the requirements of this section . the secretary may award a separate contract to perform each of the major functions of the program described in paragraphs ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) of subsection ( d ) if deemed necessary by the secretary to operate an effective and efficient system that is in the best interest of patients . the secretary shall conduct a separate competition for the initial establishment of the cord blood functions of the program . the program shall be under the general supervision of the secretary . the secretary shall establish an advisory council to advise , assist , consult with , and make recommendations to the secretary on matters related to the activities carried out by the program . the members of the advisory council shall be appointed in accordance with the following :\nmost patients ( about 70 % ) in need of a transplant do not have a matching donor in their family . they depend on the registry of the c . w . bill young cell transplantation program , also called the be the match registry\u00ae , to find an unrelated donor or cord blood unit .\nwhen an autologous transplant is not possible or desirable , marrow must come from a living donor . marrow donors must be between 18 and 60 years old , and have no history of hepatitis , heart disease , cancer or hiv / aids .\na network of national and international organizations , including transplant centers , cord blood banks , donor centers , recruitment centers , apheresis centers , and collection centers . these facilities follow procedures , standards , and policies created by the nmdp / be the match .\nseventy percent of patients who have no donor in their family must rely on the registry to find an unrelated marrow donor . the be the match office at city of hope has information about ways you can help add life - saving marrow donors to the registry . the more donors we add , the more lives we can save .\nthis process is often called bone marrow harvest . it\u2019s done in an operating room , while the donor is under general anesthesia ( given medicine to put them into a deep sleep so they don\u2019t feel pain ) . the marrow cells are taken from the back of the pelvic ( hip ) bone . the donor lies face down , and a large needle is put through the skin and into the back of the hip bone . it\u2019s pushed through the bone to the center and the thick , liquid marrow is pulled out through the needle . this is repeated several times until enough marrow has been taken out ( harvested ) . the amount taken depends on the donor\u2019s weight . often , about 10 % of the donor\u2019s marrow , or about 2 pints , are collected . this takes about 1 to 2 hours . the body will replace these cells within 4 to 6 weeks . if blood was taken from the donor before the marrow donation , it\u2019s often given back to the donor at this time .\nsurvivorship program provides resources that can address the needs of all bone marrow , stem cell , and cord blood transplant survivors , their families , and caregivers . includes online discussion forum and nyc - based in person support group\nin addition to activities regarding recruitment , the recruitment program under paragraph ( 1 ) shall provide information to physicians , other health care professionals , and the public regarding bone marrow transplants from unrelated donors as a treatment option .\nwarwick r . anonymity for unrelated bone marrow donors should remain [ letter ] .\n\u201c ( ii ) the success rates of individual marrow transplant centers ; \u201d .\nare cord blood stem cells part of the stem cell debates that i hear about in the news ? no . cord blood stem cells are free of political and ethical debate . many states are introducing legislation to educate families about the options for their baby\u2019s cord blood . to read about the united states government\u2019s support and legislation , visit urltoken . if i donate to the public blood bank , will i have access to it if i need it ? the national marrow donor program ( nmdp ) is a national data base where any person needing a transplant can search for a compatible cord blood . cord blood units are provided based on this need .\nthe vision for bmt ctn by both the national heart , lung , and blood institute ( nhlbi ) , and national cancer institute ( nci ) , two institutes of the nih , has produced an efficient and collaborative mechanism to move promising hct therapies from phase i and ii trials to definitive testing in larger , multi - center settings .\ndo you need to know more about umbilical cord blood options ? to help you make an educated decision about what to do with your baby\u2019s cord blood , you can view an emmi program on umbilical cord blood options . to self - register for this important program , visit urltoken .\nafter the bone marrow is harvested , the donor is taken to the recovery room while the anesthesia wears off . the donor may then be taken to a hospital room and watched until fully alert and able to eat and drink . in most cases , the donor is able to leave the hospital within a few hours or by the next morning .\nkollman c , abella e , baitty rl , et al . assessment of optimal size and composition of the u . s . national registry of hematopoietic stem cell donors .\nview a new video starring our cord blood manager , mary wiegel , who describes parents\u2019 cord blood options via the dan berger cord blood program .\nthe information provided to the maternal donor regarding all of her medically appropriate cord blood options .\nannual transplants from the unrelated donors facilitated by the national marrow donor program since its inception . annual figures are by fiscal year ( october\u2013september ) and include products collected outside the united states of america and imported , as well as those collected within the united states of america and exported . before july 1999 , only bm was used for initial transplantation , but pbsc were available in the setting of retransplantation . stippled bars\u2014bm , solid bars\u2014pbsc and open bars\u2014umbilical cord blood units . 2007 numbers are estimated .\nthis page answers questions about the people in need of a bone marrow or umbilical cord blood transplant and the need for more marrow donors and umbilical cord blood units .\nwmda convenes twice yearly , usually alternatively in association with the annual national marrow donor program ( nmdp ) meeting in the us and the annual meeting of the european group for blood and marrow transplantation ( ebmt ) in europe . the two meetings should take place on different continents of the world . wmda also organizes every other year a donor registries meeting , usually for 2\u20133 days , in order to update wmda members on current activities in the field of donation and transplantation . scientific , legal , and financial issues are discussed and new ideas to facilitate transfer of stem cells , to improve the quality of the registries , and to safeguard the donor , all with the final goal to provide high - quality stem cells to the benefit of the patient who needs them .\nmagee wants you to be well - informed and able to make the best decision for you and your family . if you are interested in receiving more information about the cord blood program , talk to your doctor or call program coordinator , mary wiegel at 412 - 209 - 7479 or by email .\ntake your first step to being someone\u2019s cure by joining our bone marrow registry today .\ncopyright \u00a9 2013 american society for blood and marrow transplantation . published by elsevier inc .\nbone marrow donors worldwide . urltoken . in . leiden , the netherlands ; 2007 .\nmarrow or\nbone marrow\nis the soft tissue in the cavities of bones that is involved in the production of all blood cells in the body . every year , thousands of people need donated marrow to treat a range of diseases and blood disorders .\nyou could be a possible match for a patient in need of a bone marrow transplant . learn more about how you can become a donor and the steps of the donation process .\ndecreased infections in recipients of unrelated donor hematopoietic cell transplantation from donors with an activating kir genotype .\nbakken r , van walreaven a - m , egeland t . donor commitment and patient needs .\nhas established a system to confidentially maintain linkage between a cord blood unit and a maternal donor .\nthe caregiver ' s companion program - combines a useful toolkit with the personalized , confidential support of a caregiver coach who understands transplant and the caregiver role .\nwhen a histocompatible , related donor cannot be found , an alternative is to identify unrelated , healthy individuals who are histocompatible with the patient and are willing to donate bone marrow stem cells .\nglasgow me , bello g . bone marrow donation : factors influencing intentions in african americans .\nmolassiotis a , holroyd e . assessment of psychological adjustment in chinese unrelated bone marrow donors .\ndonation faqs answers questions about donating bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cells ( pbsc ) .\nwe champion the effort of getting as many people as possible to join the bone marrow registry . bone marrow transplants are a critical recourse in saving the lives of blood cancers patients .\neducating and providing information to individuals who are willing to serve as potential bone marrow donors .\nfacilitate research with the appropriate federal agencies to improve the availability , efficiency , safety , and cost of transplants from unrelated donors and the effectiveness of program operations .\ntissue typing laboratory dept . of clinical immunology , sect . 7631 national university hospital ( rigshopitalet ) tagensvej 20 dk - 2200 copenhagen denmark tel : + 45 - 35 - 457631 send an email\n. alternative donors \u2013 unrelated donor bmt . in : champlin re , gale rp ( eds ) .\ntesting the donor\u2019s blood , while important , cannot substitute for questioning because tests may be falsely negative and available tests do not detect all potentially transmissible diseases . positive responses on a screening questionnaire may lead to donor disqualification or , at a minimum , careful donor evaluation and a thorough assessment of risk versus benefit .\nthe repository is one of the world\u2019s leading resources supporting transplant researchers . we inspect , process and store more than 9 million dna samples from potential marrow donors , donor recipient pairs and research participants .\nmost donors join the nmdp registry as a result of community donor drives , as opposed to donors who are recruited at blood centers . nmdp donor centers and recruitment groups plan and conduct hundreds of drives each month .\nthe amount of marrow donated will not weaken your own body or immune system . the average amount of marrow and blood donated is about one quart , less if the patient is a baby or child . this is only a fraction of your total marrow . most donors are back to their usual routine in a few days , and your marrow naturally replaces itself within four to six weeks .\nchildren may safely donate marrow . they are probably more likely than are adults to receive allogeneic blood transfusion , but serious complications among pediatric donors are rare . sanders et al reported on 23 marrow donors under the age of 2 . 22 harvested volumes were between 11 . 5 and 19 . 3 ml / kg donor weight . one 14 - month - old donor was discovered during predonation evaluation to have a stage 1 neuroblastoma . the tumor was resected at the time of marrow donation . aside from this case , no serious complications were encountered , but 22 of the 23 infants required allogeneic blood . for children , recovery of autologous rbc from the collected bone marrow product may be a useful strategy . 23 successful marrow collection from a 3 . 95 kg donor is also reported . 24 the collection volume represented two - thirds of the donor\u2019s total blood volume , essentially necessitating exchange transfusion . another case reported collecting 335 ml of marrow from a 9 . 4 kg infant ( total blood volume 750 ml ) . 25 in this instance , recovery of autologous red cells from the collected marrow avoided allogeneic blood transfusion .\nthe donor registries working group gives guidelines on donor release , donor confidentiality , and how to speed up the search process . it also deals with all kinds of logistics of bone marrow and hematopoietic stem cell transfer and with measures to recruit donors . it is also responsible for collecting information about the activities of the registries . this is the basis for the annual report of registries that is published every year by the wmda .\nthe crucial element in marrow is blood stem cells , immature cells from which all blood cells develop .\nholroyd e , molassiotis a . hong kong chinese perceptions of the experience of unrelated bone marrow donation .\nin carrying out the recruitment program under paragraph ( 1 ) , the program shall support informational and educational activities in coordination with qualified cord blood banks and organ donation public awareness campaigns operated through the department of health and human services , for purposes of recruiting pregnant women to serve as donors of cord blood . such information and educational activities shall include the following :\nyou have the right to change your mind about being a donor at any time . donating is always voluntary .\nstrasser si , mcdonald gb . hepatitis viruses and hematopoietic cell transplantation : a guide to patient and donor management .\npeer connect program puts a patient / caregiver in touch with one of nmdp\u2019s trained volunteers \u2014 who are transplant recipients and caregivers \u2014 to answer questions and share their own transplant experiences .\nmarrow is taken through a needle placed into the donor ' s pelvic ( hip ) bone while the patient is under anesthesia . the procedure is performed in a hospital operating room and takes 1 to 2 hours . donors typically give about 2 to 3 percent of their marrow , which grows back within a few weeks .\nat this point in time , all of the advantages and disadvantages of pbsc transplants compared to standard bone marrow transplants have not been fully identified and research into this source of bone marrow stem cells in ongoing .\nthe national marrow donor program ( nmdp ) \u2013 the largest registry of unrelated donors in the world \u2013 began collecting g - csf - stimulated stem cells in 1994 using the pbsc procedure only among donors who were donating a second time to the same recipient whose initial engraftment had failed ; second time marrow donations began in 1991 . in july 1999 , the nmdp broadened the range of donors who could donate stem cells using the pbsc procedure to include first time donors . although the psychosocial consequences of decisions about donating marrow and the donation process itself have been well documented , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 there have been no systematic investigations of donors\u2019 experiences of bone marrow vs pbsc donation . nmdp donors who donated a second time from 1991 to 1997 are ideally suited for such a comparison given that nearly 40 % of this group underwent the pbsc collection procedure ; all primary donations in this group were bone marrow donations . in 1997 , we began an investigation designed to compare the physical , psychosocial , and pragmatic consequences of donating pbscs vs bone marrow among these second - time donors .\nracing to register was started in 2009 by tom kramer with the following mission : to encourage people of all races , ethnicities and ages to join the national bone marrow registry , as well as provide inspiration and hope to both patients and donors alike . rtr gives also provides gifts to children and families suffering from blood cancers .\njoining our fundraising efforts . it costs the be the match registry $ 100 to add each new registry member , so we ' re always looking for support to help expand our program .\nwill make cord blood units collected pursuant to this section available through the c . w . bill young cell transplantation program in perpetuity or for such time as determined viable by the secretary ;\nsavulescu j . altruism by proxy : volunteering children for bone marrow donation . substantial harm but substantial benefit .\nwhenever possible , patients donate marrow to themselves , in large part because the transplant is much more likely to succeed . this is called an\nautologous\ntransplant and it is the most commonly performed marrow transplant .\n\u201c ( 6 ) collect , analyze , and publish data concerning bone marrow donation and transplantation ; and\u201d .\nhuman cells , tissues , and cellular and tissue - based products ; donor screening and testing , and related labeling .\ndincer ap , gottschall j , margolis da . splenic rupture in a parental donor undergoing peripheral blood progenitor cell mobilization .\nsubsec . ( f ) ( 5 ) ( a ) . pub . l . 111\u2013264 , \u00a7 2 ( b ) ( 3 ) , added subpar . ( a ) and struck out former subpar . ( a ) which read as follows : \u201crequire the establishment of a system of strict confidentiality of records relating to the identity , address , hla type , and managing marrow donor center for marrow donors and potential marrow donors ; and\u201d .\nquestionnaires , consent forms and cover letters explaining the study were mailed to donor centers where donors were registered . donor coordinators at each center addressed and mailed the packets to the donors . contact with donors was mediated by donor centers in this manner to protect donor confidentiality . donors who did not respond to this initial mailing within 2 weeks were contacted by telephone by the donor center , and after 2 more weeks , received a second full packet with a revised cover letter . a total of 70 of the 79 donors ( 88 % ) \u2013 25 of 29 pbsc donors ( 86 % ) and 45 of 50 marrow donors ( 90 % ) \u2013 completed and returned their questionnaires . the difference in response rate of pbsc and marrow donors is small and not statistically significant minimizing the possibility of bias due to differential responding .\nhe serves as principal investigator for development of a growable network information system \u00ae ( agnis \u00ae , 2006 ) to improve standardized clinical data exchange worldwide , and serves as world marrow donor association vice president , north and south america .\nthe bone marrow foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for bone marrow , stem cell , and cord blood transplant patients and their families by providing vital financial assistance , educational information , and emotional support programs .\nif a matched unrelated marrow stem cell donor is unavailable , another source of unrelated donor bone marrow stem cells is umbilical cord blood ( ucb ) , which may be considered . there are over three - dozen ucb registries worldwide that process and store cord blood collections from healthy babies . the nmdp is trying to coordinate the search process through as many of these independent registries as possible . currently , the nmdp has access to close to 200 , 000 ucb units .\n( 1 ) organizational membership : this membership is open to any organization , which has the objective to coordinate on a national level the provision of hematopoietic stem cells internationally for transplantation . these members are always national registries . each organizational member will designate one individual to serve as a wmda representative and this individual is eligible to vote on behalf of its organization . application for full organizational membership should be submitted to the wmda office for review and approval by the board .\nthese donor registries are called nmdp cooperative registries . in the table below they will include the logo of be the match :\nthe nmdp / be the match process of identifying an unrelated donor or cord blood unit is designed to provide a high quality of donated hematopoietic cells for transplant with minimal risk to the patient or donor . potential marrow or pbsc donors are educated about the donation process , screened for any health problems , and asked to confirm their availability and commitment to donation .\ntwo studies published in the new england journal of medicine , volume 351 : 2276 - 285 and an editorial by miguel a . sanz , m . d . , ph . d . in the same issue , concluded that cord blood should be considered as an acceptable source of stem cells in the absence of a matched bone marrow donor . for many gravely ill patients ( who do not have an available donor who is a match ) , the immediate availability of typed cord blood units is a compelling reason for its use . and for ethnic minorities , who may have unique combinations of hla types , the chances of finding a donor match with cord blood is greater than from the existing bone marrow donor pool .\nchang g , mcgarigle c , spitzer tr , et al . a comparison of related and unrelated marrow donors .\nbone marrow donation is a surgical procedure that takes place in a hospital operating room . doctors use needles to withdraw liquid marrow from the back of your pelvic bone . donors receive anesthesia and feel no pain during the donation .\n. psychosocial issues in living organ and bone marrow donation . in : trzepacz pt , dimartini a ( eds )\nonitilo aa , lin ec , okonofua ec , afrin lb , ariail j , tilley bc . race , education , and knowledge of bone marrow registry : indicators of willingness to donate bone marrow among african americans and caucasians .\nnearly 20 , 000 bone marrow or umbilical cord blood transplants were performed in the united states in 2014 . a\npatients needing tissue , bone marrow or other transplants , and their loved ones , in the u . s ."]}
{"id": 54335, "summary": [{"text": "e. j. korvette , also known as korvettes , was an american chain of discount department stores , founded in 1948 in new york city .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "it was one of the first department stores to challenge the suggested retail price provisions of anti-discounting statutes .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "founded by world war ii veteran eugene ferkauf and his friend , joe zwillenberg , e.j. korvette did much to define the idea of a discount department store .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "it displaced earlier five and dime retailers and preceded later discount stores , like walmart , and warehouse clubs such as costco .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the company failed to properly manage its business success , which led to decline and its 1980 bankruptcy and closure . ", "topic": 27}], "title": "e . j . korvette", "paragraphs": ["fact check : e . j . korvette - - eight jewish korean war veterans ?\nwhat were they thinking # 25 e . j . korvette\u2019s goes beyond what they knew\njewish currents | november 13 : eugene ferkauf and e . j . korvette ( s )\ncorsair photo electric exposure meter with case from e . j korvette ' s c . 1970\neugene ferkauf , founder of e . j . korvette chain , dies at 91 - the new york times\nwhat were they thinking # 25 e . j . korvette\u2019s goes beyond what they knew | that 401k site\nand that\u2019s where the legend of e . j . korvette and its founder , eugene ferkauf , really began .\nused to buy albums from e j korvettes on goucher boulevard in towson , maryland .\nchristmas shopping at the e . j . korvette store in new york ; operation christmas s . . . hd stock footage\nchristmas shopping at the e . j . korvette store in new york ; operation christmas s . . . hd stock footage - youtube\ni recall going to at least one e . j . korvette in the st . louis area , when i was a kid .\ni also remember korvette having a fantastic record department which was generally better than anything around . in fact i bought my first record with my own money at e . j . korvette .\nclaim : the discount chain e . j . korvette took its name from a shortening of \u2018eight jewish korean war veterans\u2019 in honor of its founding partners .\nq . : did the name of the old e . j . korvette department stores actually stand for ' ' eight jewish korean war veterans ' ' ?\ndid you know that e . j . korvettes stood for eight jewish korean war veterans ? thats a fact .\ne . j . korvettes does not stand for eight jewish korean war veterans . it is an urban legand .\nthe e . j . korvette store in bath beach , brooklyn , in 1967 . prices at the nominally membership - only stores were 10 to 40 percent below more conventional competitors .\n2 . the one i like to believe , but i don ' t think it ' s true - e . j . korvette = eight jewish korean ( war ) vets .\nhe also made no secret of how he came up with the name e . j . korvette . the \u201ce\u201d comes from the first letter of his first name , the \u201cj\u201d from that of joe swillenberg , an old tilden friend who became a top company executive . korvette is a deliberate misspelling of corvette , a reference to a class of naval ship , not the car .\nto this day , e . j . korvette was my favorite discount store chain . i loved working and shopping in korvette ' s . possibly some of you remember that game show host bill cullen became their spokesman on tv ads at the time .\ni have a pair of xam speakers here in silverton , oregon about as far from any e . j . korvette store as you can get and i bought them local . wonder where they been .\nin 1977 . ten years later , t . j . maxx was acquired by\nso there you have it . e . j . korvettes does not stand for eight jewish korean veterans , not does it stand for eleven jewish korean veterans .\nhard work and business acumen parlay this humble beginning into an empire . the eight jewish korean veterans go on to live deserved lives of luxury as their chain , e . j . korvette , succeeds beyond their wildest dreams .\ne . j . korvette ( initially a retailer of leather goods ) was founded in 1948 , two years before the korean war began , by a jewish world war ii veteran named eugene ferkauf . ferkauf explained the nomenclature thusly :\nwhen this theater was built it was an expansion of the e . j . korvettes shopping center . and \u201ce . j . korvettes\u201d was not a person\u2019s name , but rather , stood for \u201ceight jewish korean war veterans\u201d \u2014 that is , eight jewish army buddies who founded the shopping complex after their returning back home from the korean war .\ne . j . korvette name origins according to korvette ' s founder , eugene ferkauf , who died on june 5 , 2012 , the name\ne . j . korvette\nwas coined as a combination of the initials of its founders ( eugene and joe ) and a re - spelling of the naval term corvette , a nimble sailing warship and later world war ii sub - destroyer . ferkauf ' s claim and the name pre - dating the korean war by three years contradict an urban legend it was an acronym for\neight ( or eleven ) jewish korean war veterans\n.\neugene ferkauf , the founder of the e . j . korvette chain of discount department stores , whose 1950s strategy of low prices , quick turnover and high volume helped shape today\u2019s retail landscape , died on tuesday at his home in manhattan . he was 91 .\ni had a name picked out for the store , e . j . korvette . \u201ce\u201d is for eugene , my first name , and \u201cj\u201d stands for joe swillenberg , my associate and my pal . as for \u201ckorvette , \u201d it was originally meant to be spelled with a \u201cc\u201d after the canadian marine sub - destroyer , simply because i thought the name had a euphonious ring . when it came time to register the name , we found it was illegal to use a naval class identity , so we had to change the spelling to \u201ck . \u201d\n\u201ci had a name picked out for the store , e . j . korvette . \u2018e\u2019 is for eugene , my first name , and \u2018j\u2019 stands for joe swillenberg , my associate and my pal . as for \u2018korvette , \u2019 it was originally meant to be spelled with a \u2018c\u2019 after the canadian marine sub - destroyer , simply because i thought the name had a euphonious ring . when it came time to register the name , we found it was illegal to use a naval class identity , so we had to change the spelling to \u2018k . ' \u201d\nkenny miller paid no attention to my comment on the waldbaums ' website so i ' ll pay no attention to the rules on the e . j . korvettes site . i ' m a rebel !\nthanks to its discounting , e . j . korvette\u2019s expanded into the suburbs of new york , philadelphia , detroit , and chicago . they expanded the products they sold by initaly subcontracting sales of home furnishings , furniture , and carpet . the problems with e . j . is when they decided to end the practice of subcontracting sales and get into the business of selling furniture , fashion , carpet , and household goods . the problem is that korvette\u2019s had no idea how to sell these products and they failed to focus on their bread and butter : appliances and electronics .\nkorvette - wikipedia . e . korvette , also known as korvettes , was an american chain of discount department stores , founded in 1 . new york city . it was one of the first department stores to challenge the suggested retail price provisions of anti - discounting statutes . korvette did much to define the idea of a discount department store .\nreceive e - mail updates about special events , new shopping tour dates , exclusive discounts , and more .\neugene ferkauf sold his share in the e . j . korvette chain ( which then encompassed 45 department stores and 60 supermarkets ) for more than $ 20 million in 1966 . the company went out of business in the early 1980s , and ferkauf passed away in 2012 at the age of 91 .\nwhen mr . ferkauf sold his share in e . j . korvette in 1966 for more than $ 20 million , the company had 45 department stores and 60 supermarkets . it went out of business in the early 1980s . mr . ferkauf gave much of his fortune to cultural and jewish charities .\n? in one scene we see peggy return from a curtain shopping expedition with a bag from e . j . korvette ; later , megan and her mother board the elevator with an armload of boxes and a bonwit teller bag . at first glance these might seem like arbitrary props , but like any of\nin the history of american retailing , the e . j . korvette story is a fairly brief chapter . this brevity does not do justice to the tremendous , arguably unparalleled influence the company and its visionary founder , eugene ferkauf , wielded during its halcyon years \u2013 the mid - fifties through the early nineteen - sixties .\ne . j . korvette was founded in 1948 ( two years before the korean war ) by a jewish world war ii veteran named eugene ferkauf . ferkauf explains the nomenclature thusly : \u00e2\u20ac\u0153i had a name picked out for the store , e . j . korvette . \u00e2\u20ac\u02dce\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 is for eugene , my first name , and \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcj\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 stands for joe swillenberg , my associate and my pal . as for \u00e2\u20ac\u02dckorvette , \u00e2\u20ac\u2122 it was originally meant to be spelled with a \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcc\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 after the canadian marine sub - destroyer , simply because i thought the name had a euphonious ring . when it came time to register the name , we found it was illegal to use a naval class identity , so we had to change the spelling to \u00e2\u20ac\u02dck . \u00e2\u20ac\u2122\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\nseptember 2 . 01 . 3 ) . korvette took its name from a shortening of .\nej korvette was a chain of discount department stores founded in 1948 and closed in 1980 .\nelectronic discount retailing , also called e - tailing ; sells at discount prices over the internet ; large assortment of merchandise ; good service ; generally delivered by mail or parcel service ( e . g . , amazon . com ) .\nmoderate width and very low depth of assortments ; average to good quality ; lower continuity ; low prices ; little atmosphere and few services ; some limited promotion ( e . g . , t . j . maxx and burlington coat factory ) .\nlast year saw the passing of one of the most influential figures in retailing history , one who deserves more recognition than he receives today , i\u2019m afraid . eugene ferkauf , founder of the legendary e . j . korvette chain of promotional department stores , passed away on june 5 , 2012 in new york city at the age of 91 .\nthe roots of the company name itself extend to ferkauf\u2019s brooklyn boyhood . \u201ce . j . \u201d stands for eugene ( ferkauf ) and joe zwillenberg , friend and korvette employee from the very beginning , and \u201ckorvette\u201d is inspired by the corvette , a class of world war ii warships operated by the royal canadian navy . a popular , and false , story behind the name\u2019s origin soon arises - that e . j . korvette stands for \u201ceight jewish korean war veterans . \u201d ( where the myth started remains a mystery , but it endures to this day . evidence of that turned up in nbc nightly news\u2019 report on ferkauf\u2019s passing , where brian williams made mention of it and briefly outlined the name\u2019s true origin . personally , i was just delighted to see the story covered on network news . )\nlooks like the spur track off the northernmost track just west of the floral park station leading to the\nwarehouse\nbuildings shown in this map ( nos . 3 , 4 , and 5 ) . legend says the warehouses were e . j . korvette co . and kingsway plumbing supply co . : urltoken . . . 7 - 1958 . jpg\nkorvette ' s decline has been generally attributed to inconsistent or poor management . by 1966 , korvette ' s merged with spartan industries as spartan\u2019s management tried to turn the chain around , but by 1971 korvette again changed hands and was owned by arlen realty . they failled miserably at running korvette as by 1980 they had run the chain into the ground ! i was especially sad to see them go .\ne . j . korvette was an american chain of discount department stores , founded in 1948 in new york city . it is notable as one of the first department stores to challenge the suggested retail price provisions of anti - discounting statutes . it is also notable for its failure to manage its business success which led to decline and its 1980 bankruptcy and closure .\nnever heard of , or shopped at , a korvette discount store and now no one ever will .\np . s . to ltot : e . j . korvette\u2019s showed up somewhere between \u201855 - ' 56 or so . used to buy my hardcover ( w / dust jacket ) hardy boys books there for a whoppin\u2019 88 cents ! and lps were sold at a decent price in the early \u201860s , like $ 2 . 94 each . not too shabby fo\u2019 us po ' folk\u2026\na couple of their stores had a grocery department which later became hills korvette . the store brands was food club , topcare , hills , hills korvette , and pantry pride which also took over in the mid 70s .\na major hassle occurred when korvette\u2019s longtime furniture lessee , the h . l . klion company , imploded . lacking the infrastructure to cope with korvette\u2019s continuous expansion and crippled by two labor disputes , klion\u2019s furniture deliveries became hit - and - miss , resulting in a whopping $ 2 million in customer order cancellations in 1964 , many of those with custom - ordered upholstery . the crux of the matter , of course , was that the signs all over the department read \u201ce . j . korvette\u201d , ( the customers most likely never even heard of klion ) , so ferkauf and company were compelled to act in order to preserve korvette\u2019s good name and to attempt to ameliorate the damage . in august 1965 , korvette took over the klion operation , and around the same time bought out their carpet lessee , the federal carpet company , as well .\ngiven its size and scope , wal - mart\u2019s ultimate demise may seem inconceivable , but the death of a bargain retailer is not unprecedented . > from the original giant retail empire founded by frank woolworth in utica , n . y . , in 1879 to regional powers such as new york\u2019s e . j . korvette and pennsylvania\u2019s fisher\u2019s big wheel , many discount retailers have been discarded into history\u2019s dustbin .\nkorvette is a 72 - store retail chain that operates only in quebec . they are not related with the former\nwas a discount department store ( not unlike a modern - day wal - mart or target ) , so it makes sense that ever - sensible peggy would do her shopping here . the e . j . korvette chain ( also known as korvette\u2019s ) was founded in new york city in the late 1940s with a store on third avenue and 45th street . the chain grew rapidly in the 1950s and 60s , peaking with a total of 58 retail locations in various parts of the country . korvette\u2019s focused primarily on the suburbs , placing many of its discount superstores in strip malls and areas which were easily accessible from major highways .\nj hyde : dallas galleria is not as upscale as it used to be . i haven\u2019t been there in years\u2026but can tell by the . . .\nthe company was e . j . korvette\u2019s and they started with a store in manhattan that sold luggage , household appliances , and some jewelry . their prices were a third off retail and the way they ran around the anti - discounting laws on the books was creating a \u201cmembership\u201d program that handed out membership cards so that the stores could be treated as a retail cooperative , thereby skirting the anti - discounting laws .\nwell , i ' m happy to report that the\nkorvette\nname is still alive and well . . .\nstone , kenneth e . ( 1995 ) . competing with the retail giants : how to survive in the new retail landscape . new york : wiley .\nthe year 1962 was a momentous year in discount retailing . kmart ( reincarnated from an 1899 five and dime store chain , itself modeled after woolworth ) , wal - mart , and target were all founded that year , as was woolco , woolworth ' s discount division . none of these was the discount store pioneer , having been preceded by e . j . korvette , mammoth mart , zayre , and vornado , among others .\nthe painting is a very accurate portrayal of the logo , which i agree looks great . they later dropped the\ne . j .\nand added an\ns\nat the end to just say\nkorvettes\non the storefronts in a fairly plain lettered logo . the script was much more interesting .\nthe end of alexander ' s highlights the extraordinary difficulties the retail industry has had in the new york area . some of the proudest names in the business have closed in the last decade - - gimbels , b . altman and may ' s , as well as ohrbach ' s , s . klein and e . j . korvette . others , including bloomingdale ' s and macy ' s , filed for bankruptcy , but survived .\nthis is a cool old 8mm reel and case . the tin case bares the name e . j . korvette which is a long gone department store . the 7 inch reel bares the name compco corp and has a 400 foot capacity . both are in great condition . the case does have one small ding in it but it does not affect the function . please use the zoom feature for a closer look . e . j . korvette , also known as korvettes , was an american chain of discount department stores , founded in 1948 in new york city . in 1980 , they declared bankruptcy and on december 24 , 1980 , they closed all of their remaining 17 stores . depending on location actual shipping charges may be less and difference will be refunded upon shipment . check out the audio \\ film \\ photography section for other cool items urltoken ; _ id = 20085831 from a smoke free home\nkorvette\u2019s was one of the original anchor stores at the northway mall . it was on the farthest east side of the mall .\nin the fall of 2008 , i wrote a series of short posts on the history of e . j . korvette . i\u2019ve received many responses via site comments and emails from folks who worked at korvette since the posts first appeared , and over the years they\u2019ve continued to come in . for quite a few of them , it was one of their first jobs , where they worked in high school or college . some worked there for just a year or two , yet looking back now from their late fifties or sixties , virtually all consider their tenure at korvette to be among their happiest experiences . if their stories are any indication , it\u2019s safe to say that ferkauf was very well - liked and respected by his employees .\nto get around fair - trade laws ( price maintenance ) intended to protect small store owners , ferkauf declared korvette a membership organization , not a retail store . the store did not invoke a fee like today\u2019s sam\u2019s club , costco , and others . membership cards were handed out to every single shopper who came through the doors . this approach enabled him to persuade distributors to sell him wholesale merchandise at a discount . throughout the 1960s to 1970s , the chain expanded the number of stores and product offerings . ferkauf sold his share in e . j . korvette in 1966 for more than $ 20 million . by that time , the company had 45 department stores and 60 supermarkets . korvette cities measured a whopping 200 , 000 - plus square feet and consisted of a \u201cpromotional department store\u201d with an adjoining korvette supermarket , furniture / carpet center , and tire store .\nmr . beach continued :\nit is the same elevation as main street at the richardson on the corner of temple street . it was envisioned as an extension of the main street retail center that included g . fox , sage - allen , brown thomson , e . j . korvette and others . there was to be a land bridge joining the two centers . it was to go down temple street , from main street to the plaza ' s clock tower .\nbut it proved to be a disaster from the start , with zero personal compatibility between ferkauf and hilliard coan , hills\u2019 former chairman , and their respective teams . with coan installed as chairman and ferkauf as president and ceo of the combined organization ( still under the name e . j . korvette , inc . ) , things bumped along uncomfortably for just over a year . it all came to a head in may 1966 , when coan tried to force ferkauf out of the company .\nkorvette also led the charge toward building in suburban locations , often arriving ahead of their department store competitors , including macy\u2019s and gimbels . by the early 60\u2019s , the company was building huge 200 , 000 - plus square feet \u201ckorvette cities\u201d , consisting of a \u201cpromotional department store\u201d ( they avoided the term \u201cdiscount store\u201d like the plague ) with an adjoining korvette supermarket , furniture / carpet center and tire store .\nboone , louis e . , and kurtz , david l . ( 2004 ) . contemporary marketing ( 11th ed . ) . mason , oh : thomson south - western .\nmy mom worked at hills supermarket in woodbridge , nj e . j . was seperated by the outdoor home improvement section that looks identical to the one in the picture ! is that woodbridge , nj ? i got my aurora ho slot cars there , my 5 sp . iverson muscle bike and the 1st monkees album there etc . . great memories and those pretzels yum\nbut korvette ' s was innovative in avoiding the anti - discounting provisions of the robinson - patman act , and undercutting the suggested retail price on such expensive items as appliances and luxury pens . korvette used . in doing so , korvette ' s was able to accept deep discounts from suppliers , something that competing department stores , such as macy ' s and gimbels , could not do . in fact , macy ' s and others filed numerous . the lawsuits helped korvette ' s by calling attention to prices so low that competitors thought them illegal . founder eugene ferkauf attributed his idea for membership cards and deep discounts to luggage wholesaler charles wolf . korvette store was located between third and lexington avenues on 4 .\nhe keyed in on the entertainment culture like no one else . it was reported that one of the eulogists at ferkauf\u2019s funeral related the story of buying his first beatle record at e . j . korvette . no doubt this story rings true for legions of record - buying fans ( of the beatles and every other artist imaginable ) in those years . he hired a record producer , david rothfeld , to run the operation , and throughout the 1960\u2019s and beyond , korvette easily had the top - selling record departments of any mass - marketer in the country . rothfeld\u2019s group also developed a hugely successful electronics line under the house brand \u201cxam\u201d . ( if you\u2019re curious as to what that stood for , it was \u201cmax\u201d spelled backwards . max was korvette\u2019s audio equipment buyer\u2019s cat . now you know . )\nhis solution was to declare korvette a membership organization , not a retail store . this enabled him to persuade distributors to sell him wholesale merchandise at a discount , which he would then further discount . members had only to show membership cards that korvette passed out in front of its stores .\nnorthway\u2019s anchors were ej korvette ( later something else ) , jo - ann fabrics , kids \u201cr\u201d us , lechmere , wards , and steinbach .\nof note was e . j . korvette ' s venture into the home entertainment business . the retailer established a rather out of context series of high - end audio salons within selected stores . korvettes went so far as to market its own\nxam\nbrand of stereo receivers , amplifiers ( some manufactured by roland electronics of japan ) , television sets , and speakers . at a number of the retail locations the audio department was , on dollar per square foot basis , one of the more profitable departments in the store .\nin 1979 , korvette\u2019s was purchased by the french corporation agache - willot group . initially , they closed korvette\u2019s least profitable stores and began selling off merchandise , fixtures , equipment , and real estate . in 1980 , they declared bankruptcy and closed the remaining 17 stores in december of that year .\nfrom 1971 to 1979 , korvette ' s was owned by arlen realty , a land development company that used korvette ' s 50 stores as a source of cash flow . under arlen ' s ownership , korvette ' s stores deteriorated and lost market share relative to other retailers to the point that the company was worth more for its real estate assets ( such as its ownership or leasehold interests in valuable locations ) than its retail sales . during this period , new york area korvette ' s stores advertised heavily on local television , using popular game show host bill cullen as a spokesman .\nbroad , but inconsistent , assortment of general merchandise and apparel ; low prices ; little atmosphere and service ; some limited promotion ( e . g . , big lots and tuesday morning ) .\ni grew up hearing that e . j . korvette was supposed to have stood for the words ,\neight jewish korean veterans\n, but found out years ago that this representation of the original owners was an urban legend . the truth was that the founders eugene ferkauf and joe zwillenberg created the name from a combination of their first name and a change in the spelling of a naval term corvette , which was the name of a canadian marine sub - destroyer used in world war ii . i think one of their contributions or defects depending on which side you come down on , is that korvette was one of the chains that led the fight for openly testing sunday closing laws !\nthe concept of contemporary discount retailing is often credited to e . j . korvette\u2019s , an east coast retail chain that operated between 1948 and 1980 . however frank woolworth ( f . w . woolworth ) \u201cwas the pioneer of price - driven retail , building an empire founded on chain stores and volume retailing . sam walton ( wal - mart ) applied its concepts with his own twist . walton\u2019s example influenced many other great leaders and the development of their companies , including ray kroc ( mcdonald\u2019s ) , bernie marcus and arthur blank ( home depot ) , and howard schultz ( starbucks ) .\nin the early sixties , ferkauf found himself the subject of a fair amount of media attention as his company ascended . by all appearances , e . j . korvette looked to be on the verge of breaking out into a national chain . as the decade rolled on , however , things changed drastically \u2013 the company ran into trouble , the dreams were scaled back , and with ferkauf\u2019s departure in 1968 , \u201ckorvettes\u201d ( as it was then officially known ) began to wane rapidly . his influence continued , but more on the discount industry as a whole rather than on the company he founded .\nthe original anchors at mohawk mall were j . m . field ( replaced by bradlee\u2019s ) , a pantry pride grocery - store annex to j . m . field ( replaced by price chopper ) , woolworth\u2019s ( replaced by marshall\u2019s ) , the boston store ( replaced by media play ) , and montgomery ward . there was originally a two - screen cinema at the mall , which eventually expanded to three and then seven screens .\nonline public file \u2022 terms of service \u2022 privacy policy \u2022 303 e . wacker drive , 18th floor , chicago , il 60601 \u2022 copyright \u00a9 2018 , wgnam \u2022 a tribune broadcasting station \u2022 powered by urltoken vip\nin 1979 , korvette ' s was purchased by the agache - willot group of france , which initially closed korvette ' s least profitable stores and began selling off merchandise , fixtures , equipment , and real estate . in 1980 , they declared bankruptcy and on december 24 , 1980 , they closed all of their remaining 15 stores .\nmy husband and i were just looking through a drawer of old items and found the e . j . korvette , inc . , badge he had when he was in security at the store in bethesda / rockville maryland in the mid 60 ' s . i wanted to find out if korvettes still existed and found this site . we used to go to that store when were married in 1965 until we left in 1971 . congratulations to the ferkauf ' s on their accomplishments , and a belated happy birthday to you sir ! ! ! hope you and your wife have many more years together !\nwhen its customers began moving out of the city , alexander ' s moved with them , establishing beachheads in white plains and paramus , n . j . , offering middle - class shoppers quality goods at bargain prices .\naccording to former korvette vice president eve nelson , ferkauf was prone to \u201ccrushes\u201d on companies , an assertion well supported in his 1977 autobiography \u201cgoing into business : how to do it , by the man who did it\u201d . ( half korvette history , half tutorial for aspiring retailers , it\u2019s a fun and informative read . ) from the moment korvette hit the big time in the early 50\u2019s , it seems he was constantly involved in merger talks with one firm or another , often multiple companies at once .\nthe look of discount stores also began to change in the 1950s as leading discounters ( e . g . , masters , two guys , korvette ) took on a department - store - like appearance by adding household goods , apparel , and other soft goods .\nmill store\ndiscount operations further contributed to this change as they began to surface with their base of soft goods .\nkorvette played a major role in the downfall of \u201cfair trade\u201d laws \u2013 where goods manufacturers were allowed to set retail prices ( today\u2019s laws only allow them to \u201csuggest\u201d prices ) . to a large extent , these laws protected traditional department stores , who sold at typical 40 % markup versus the discounters who often sold at margins of 20 % or less . on hundreds of occasions , korvette was sued by manufacturers for undercutting their mandated prices . korvette\u2019s response in nearly every case was to switch to a different manufacturer of the same product . the court cases also resulted in a ton of free publicity for korvette , burnishing their image as an advocate for the poor , hapless , overcharged consumer .\npackard , e . j . korvette , rca , drexel burnham lambert , pabst , schwinn . once industry leaders , these companies all suffered devastating setbacks because of one pivotal mistake . sobel portrays 15 glaring and enlightening product flops and management foibles . he reveals the histories and management philosophies of the companies involved , the alternative courses of action available to ( and recognized by ) the managers at the time , and the reasoning behind the crucial choices that were made . in the process , he shows business professionals how they can learn from the mistakes of their predecessors , and guide their own companies onto the path of prosperity .\nbetween 1966 and 1980 , korvette\u2019s was dying and through a number of transactions , started to close stores and exit locations until they closed their last 17 stores in december 1980 . korvette\u2019s was a pioneer in discounting , but losing focus of what they sold best and trying to be the next department store was a disaster that led to its closure .\noriginally , the shopping center was typical of the strip malls that grew up along roads like central park avenue after world war ii , as more people moved to the suburbs , said malachy kavanagh , a spokesman for the international council of shopping centers , a trade organization based in manhattan . those first strip malls were service - oriented and anchored by a grocery store , with a drugstore , beauty salon and dry cleaner part of the usual tenant mix . the midway ' s first tenants included e . j . korvette ; s . s . kresge ; datich shopwell , a grocery store ; miles shoes ; and sunray drugs .\ni enjoyed reading your recollections of fulton st . , brooklynjim . i remember the stores that you mentioned including may\u2019s although e . j . korvette was my favorite . it was affordable . i lived on stockton st . , off tompkins ave . and the myrtle ave . el was around the corner from me . i recall passing the peerless theate on my way to fulton st . but never went in there . it looked like a \u2018dump\u2019 although i am a \u2018dump\u2019 fan . frequented many in my day . however , the rko albee was the cream of the crop and i\u2019ll always remember those enjoyable days i spent there .\nin addition , improvement of operational efficiency is continually sought to control costs . modern discount stores may range from specialty shops ( such as discount bookstores ) to major discount chains that typically sell a wide variety of products including hard goods ( e . g . , major electronics , automobile supplies , toys , and small appliances ) , soft goods ( e . g . , apparel , bedding , and bath products ) , groceries , and other general merchandise .\nmoderate number of product lines but a low depth of assortments ; carry manufacturer ' s brands bought discount wholesale at very low prices ; limited atmosphere ; few services ; minimal promotion ( e . g . , cub foods ) .\nin 1 . 95 . 6 , korvette ' s had six stores , including stores in philadelphia and harrisburg , pennsylvania . by 1 . 95 . 8 , it had 1 .\ngeeez\u2026 . no one has noticed the huge korvette ? ? ? ? ba - da - bum\u2026 . sorry had to say it . there were a few korvettes in the chicago area .\ne . j . korvette , inc . was founded by brooklyn - born eugene ferkauf in may 1948 with a single , cramped second floor store in manhattan , where the main product sold was luggage . the store\u2019s name ( contrary to the popular legend which said it stood for \u201ceight jewish korean war veterans\u201d ) was derived from ferkauf\u2019s first initial along with that of joe zwillenberg , a childhood friend , who would join ferkauf in his new business . \u201ccorvette\u201d was the name of a class of canadian naval ship . the name was modified in deference to canadian naval regulations of the era which apparently forbade commercialization of military nomenclature ( this was several years before general motors\u2019 corvette ) .\nthe late author david halberstam , in his masterwork the fifties , an essential read for anyone interested in that decade\u2019s massive effect on late 20 th century american culture \u2013 consumer , popular and otherwise , devotes an entire chapter to the rise of e . j . korvette . halberstam sets up a memorable scene : \u201cas ferkauf looked at the potato fields of westbury , he experienced a vision of the new suburbia : a sparkling , huge new store with vast parking facilities . \u201d ( surely you\u2019ve heard of \u201cwestbury potatoes\u201d , just like idaho or maine potatoes , right ? well , no one else has either ; that\u2019s why they built a shopping center on top of the place . )\nhe had no problem with quick decisions . on his second date with estelle silverstein , he presented her with a small suitcase engraved e . s . f . , explaining , \u201cthat\u2019s what your name will be because you\u2019re going to marry me . \u201d\nyeah , i was surprised by the korvette store . i thought it was a new york thing . i don\u2019t think pittsburgh ever had one , so i would not have expected one in illinois !\nextensive width and depth of assortments ; average - to - good - quality products , often less fashionable ; very competitive prices ; average atmosphere and minimal services ; significant advertising ( e . g . , wal - mart , target , and kmart ) .\nfor the most part , ferkauf pursued the talks with a singular goal in mind : to bolster korvette in areas where it was weak , creating a combination where both parties brought complementary strengths to the table . in the early years , when korvette was strong in appliances and other hard goods but lacking in soft goods experience , he focused on department stores with an emphasis on fashion at discount prices .\ni bought my first stereo there : a rolecor receiver ( korvette exclusive ) , xam speakers ( very bad ) and a garrard turntable ( genuine walnut grained vinyl ) , around $ 50 i think .\nwow ! e . j . korvettes ! what a story . . . i even have a book entitled ' the rise and fall of e . j . korvettes ' . and , . . . i even worked at the ejk store in rockville , maryland from 74 thru 79 . shoes , sporting goods , stereos and tvs ( xam baby ! ) . what ever happened to marty agins , sal catellano , burke sommers , paul moduleski , reggie , ted , and other guys like steve abundi , paul moreno , shelby kaplan , chet bigelow , dave daggett , charlie miller , nan mullen , mark rubin , sandy ambert , kym densel , joe leotta , al nishi , kim biser , jack ilgenfritz , sherry wilkenson , loretta gruber , rick stein , dave dupree , lane mcconoughey , tom ricucci , tim bieber , sal triolo , denise munson , joanne wachsman , anita ambert , ralph gordon , shawn gordon , dale riley , jimmie vansopark , laura adkins , matt vieman , and that crazy dude in the blue security uniform . . . mike somebody .\nkorvette ' s expanded into the chicago , northern virginia , and detroit areas in the 1 . it successfully disputed the state and local sunday closing ordinances and laws . once those barriers were broken , many other retailers opened on sunday . decline and closure . korvette ' s venture into the home entertainment business . the retailer established a rather out of context series of high - end audio salons within selected stores .\nit displaced earlier five and dime retailers and preceded later discount stores , like walmart , and warehouse clubs such as costco . korvette ' s founder , eugene ferkauf , began his discounting career in a 4 .\nwhen visiting my grandparents in berwyn , i used to go to the korvette store at the corner of harlem & cermak at least once every visit . that place had everything , and a great toy department .\nelizabeth arden ( elizabeth arden ) and est\u00e9e lauder ( est\u00e9e lauder ) pioneered the cosmetics industry for women , while j . c . hall ( hallmark ) created the greeting card industry into what we know it to be today , including the celebration of valentine\u2019s and secretary\u2019s day .\nremember the korvette ' s store in arlington heights illinois on route 12 . just south on rand rd . was a turn style store . across the street was jack in the box on rand & palatine rd .\ndavid - thanks so much , i really appreciate that . it ' s a shame , in a way , that korvette didn ' t make it out west , but they had a great influence over the entire industry , and no doubt the leaders of the big california discounters were following what korvette was doing . for sure , a side effect of the fair trade laws was the huge growth of knockoffs and off brands .\nkorvette was a wonderful company to work for ( 22 years ) unfortunately the stores were too big , the average store was 250 . 000 square foot , they could not do the sales to support such big stores\nrossy is a korvette - like chain too with small discount stores in rural towns . they operate mostly in eastern canada . they sell clothing , furniture , seasonal , gifts , toys , home products and more .\nsometimes referred to as value retailers ; limited assortment of foods and general merchandise ; caters to the lower - income market ; low prices ; little atmosphere and few services ; minimal promotion ( e . g . , dollar tree , family dollar store , and dollar general ) .\nwhile the first e . j . korvette store was located on 45th street in manhattan , the first of the type of store i remember were opened in 1954 as the stores generally expanded into the suburbs . by 1956 , they had six stores , and eventually they maxed out at around 58 stores . the thing i remember about the one i went to in the st . louis area , was that it was a two story building with cashiers in individual departments like that of a department store . it also included a separate building which housed it\u2019s own furniture store with commissioned salespeople . their furniture store took and delivered custom furniture orders of high quality furniture . korvette also included a full supermarket , a pharmacy and a large hardware department that even sold paneling . their clothing was generally a better grade than found at other discount stores of the time as korvette tried to compete with the department stores , but were never quite successful with the strategy . they also had a tire center and a leased pet department that i worked in . the pet departments located in korvette ' s sold full breed dogs , complete with papers . they also sold tropical fish , snakes , monkeys and tropical birds . on more than one occasion , there were monkeys and snakes that got loose and made their way around the store until they were caught . i don ' t think the store managers were ever to fond of the pet department !\nferkauf , who sold his korvette stock at the time of the transaction , stayed on briefly in a largely advisory role , but by 1968 he\u2019d had enough and decided to retire . a historic chapter was now closed . sadly , in the midst of the tumult of korvette\u2019s previous few years , harvard\u2019s malcolm mcnair had removed ferkauf from his \u201cgreatest merchants\u201d list . but i submit that he still belongs there , for several important reasons :\ngoogled the following info below . come on guys this took about 5 minutes and i grew up using a slide rule . . . i went to google : found men on the move self - storage facility in floral park address , than to bing maps bird ' s eye view . matched this against the maps at : urltoken . . . alpark . htm 1958 siding for e . j . korvettes and kingsway plumbing supply lirr 1966 map universal millwork , h . berlind inc and kingsway plumbing supply h . berlind , inc . was engaged in the wholesale distribution of household goods and related products with its principal place of business at floral park , new york . found via google quiz : why did korvette need a rail siding and where did it ' s name come from ?\nthe sold merchandise was then shipped to delivery warehouses in east paterson and pennsauken , new jersey , and jessup , maryland for final prep and delivery . this well - managed furniture distribution group was active until it closed at the end of 1 . by 1 . 96 . 6 , korvette ' s had begun to decline and chose to merge with spartan industries , a soft goods retailer . eugene ferkauf was eased out of the company leadership , and spartan managers attempted to revive the company . from 1 . 97 . 1 to 1 . korvette ' s was owned by arlen realty and development corporation , a land development company that used korvette ' s 5 .\nby 1966 , korvette ' s had begun to decline and chose to merge with spartan industries , a soft goods retailer . eugene ferkauf was eased out of the company leadership , and spartan managers attempted to revive the company .\nas mentioned , by the mid - 60\u2019s korvette\u2019s \u201csupermarket problem\u201d had reached a critical point , but at the end of 1964 it seemed the solution lay right in korvette\u2019s backyard . hills supermarkets , a long island - based operator of 40 - plus stores ( mostly located on the island ) was growing fast . best of all , they had recently opened a state - of - the - art distribution center smack dab in the middle of korvette\u2019s core territory . the song of synergy , complete with harps and celesta , was in the air , and in february 1965 a merger between the two companies was consummated . nelson riddle couldn\u2019t have arranged things better , it seemed .\n1945 ) , discount merchandising grew rapidly . this explosion in growth was fueled by consumer bargain hunting in the face of rising prices , the pent - up demand for goods created by wartime shortages , and the establishment of homes and families by returning gis . many consider e . j . korvette , opened in 1948 by eugene ferkauf , as the first discount store . soon regional discount stores , such as zayres , arlans , gibson ' s and two guys , sprang up across the country to satisfy the demand for consumer goods , including television sets and other new products . many of these new discounters sold their merchandise out of other existing businesses or set up in low - cost facilities such as abandoned factories and lofts . despite these often makeshift origins , the modern discount industry was beginning to take shape .\ni never worked at any of the stores but i used to walk to the store at 87th & cicero in oak lawn , il . i bought my first records , both 45 ' s and lp ' s at this store . actually , i probably bought every lp between 1965 and 1979 at korvette ' s . my first credit card was from korvette ' s in 1975 because i couldn ' t get one from sears . i bought a new 19\ncolor tv for myself and my new wife for our new apartment . now that i think about it , i ' ll bet i did all of my shopping at korvette ' s until it closed in 1980 .\nferkauf , still korvette\u2019s largest stockholder by a wide margin , hastily put together a meeting with his friend charles bassine , the chairman of spartans industries , inc . , with the goal of merging the two companies . the net effect , of course , would mean a shift in the balance of power at korvette . spartans operated two discount department store chains , spartan and atlantic mills . they also owned a huge garment manufacturing operation in tennessee ( bassine\u2019s original business ) , which annually churned out zillions of men\u2019s sport shirts ( connoisseurs\u2019 items for today\u2019s thrift - shopping hipsters ) and other clothing items for their own discount stores and just about everyone else\u2019s . in just about a month , the deal was done . korvette was now a division of spartans industries , and coan and his deputies were shown the door . the hills / korvette food stores would soon be sold off altogether , most to pueblo supermarkets .\nowned and operated by the manufacturer ; often located in outlet malls ; moderate width but poor depth of assortment ; some irregular merchandise ; lower continuity ; very low prices ; some atmosphere and service ; some promotion ( e . g . , bass , levi ' s , and totes ) .\nthose enthralled by the rumor found its premise quite plausible in view of korvette\u2019s emergence in the post - korean war , the prevalence of jewish entrepreneurs in the retailing industry , and the fact that the chain did initially employ a number of the founder\u2019s army buddies . besides , no one had ever heard of a mr . korvette associated with this discount chain of appliances and general merchandise , which lent credence to the idea that the name must have been coined .\nmass merchandising . the first type of mass - merchandising operation was the department store . the second was the chain store , which included variety stores and\njunior department stores .\nthe third was the mail - order house . these patterns for mass merchandising remained relatively constant through the 1920s . the genesis of discount retailers , known as\nundersellers ,\nalso occurred in the early 1900s . s . kline ( 1912 ) , j . w . may ( 1924 ) , and alexander ' s ( 1928 ) were the early undersellers of soft goods ( e . g . , apparel ) .\noften referred to as wholesale clubs ; charge a modest membership fee ; broad assortment of food and nonfood items ; lower continuity ; low to very low prices ; some atmosphere and service ; some promotion ( e . g . , costco , sam ' s , and bj ' s wholesale ) .\nduring this period , new york area korvette ' s stores advertised heavily on local television , using popular game show host bill cullen as a spokesman . in 1 . 97 . 9 , korvette ' s was purchased by the agache - willot group of france . in 1 . 98 . 0 , they declared bankruptcy and on december 2 . ferkauf ' s claim and the name pre - dating the korean war by three years contradict an urban legend it was an acronym for .\nsmall appliances ( sold at very low markup ) were soon added to korvette\u2019s product mix , and after only two years sales passed the $ 2 million mark . by 1957 , nine years after its founding , sales were at $ 71 million , and only five years later were over $ 237 million . by the end of the 50 ' s , korvette had begun to place a huge emphasis on clothing and and other soft goods , which helped fuel the company ' s rise .\narguably it was the opening of korvette\u2019s fifth avenue store in new york city , on march 15 , 1962 , that prompted the brightest spotlight on ferkauf and his company . though untypical in many ways \u2013 a stately , seven - story roman columned building in the heart of manhattan\u2019s toniest shopping district as compared to korvette\u2019s standard sleek , sprawling suburban shopping cities ( need more \u201cs\u201d words , there , don\u2019t you think ? ) \u2013 the sheer boldness of the move caught the media\u2019s fancy ."]}
{"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 ."]}
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", "topic": 1}], "title": "data infrastructure", "paragraphs": ["what you and others generically refer to as infrastructure or the data center may , in fact , be the data infrastructure .\ncisco prime infrastructure 3 . 2 administrator guide - data collection and background tasks [ cisco prime infrastructure ] - cisco\ncisco prime infrastructure 3 . 0 administrator guide - managing data and collection retention [ cisco prime infrastructure ] - cisco\ndata is becoming essential to daily life , and having a proper data infrastructure helps in collecting insights from data in a better way . a data infrastructure is a collection of data assets , the bodies that maintain them and guides that explain how to use the collected data . a data infrastructure is the proper amalgamation of organization , technology and processes .\nsystem health records : this includes most data shown on prime infrastructure administrator dashboards .\nthe edison project : building the data scientist profession and coordinating education and training for data and e - infrastructure .\nprivacy of data is an important aspect , and thus the data assets in a data infrastructure could either be in the open part or in the shared form . data can create maximum value if it has an open data infrastructure . however , if the contents are critical , data protection is required .\n\u2013 system health records : this includes most data shown on prime infrastructure administrator dashboards .\nfor device and interface performance data , prime infrastructure uses the values specified in the fields under device health data retain periods .\nthe e - infrastructure advisory group identified a pressing need for guidance and dialogue on \u201cbig data\n.\nprime infrastructure supports data migration from cisco prime lan management solution ( lms ) version 4 . 2 . 5 on all platforms . the following lms data can be imported into prime infrastructure using the car cli :\nexit your cli session , log back in to the prime infrastructure user interface , and verify that your lms data was imported properly . the following table shows where to look in prime infrastructure for the imported lms data .\nwhether you realize it or not , you may already be using , rely upon , affiliated with , support or otherwise involved with data infrastructures . granted what you or others generically refer to as infrastructure or the data center may , in fact , be the data infrastructure .\nstep 5 exit your cli session , log back in to the prime infrastructure user interface , and verify that your lms data was imported properly . the following table shows where to look in prime infrastructure for the imported lms data .\nin order to get going with big data and turn it into insights and business value , it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll need to make investments in the following key infrastructure elements : data collection , data storage , data analysis , and data visualization / output . let\u2019s look at each area in turn .\nprime infrastructure stores all data it receives about network elements and protocols , including any duplicate data that it may receive from multiple sources . when you specify authoritative data sources , only the data from the specified sources is displayed when you view a particular location or site .\nto address the above challenges , it became clear that 2017 would be the year we\u2019d double down on our data infrastructure investment .\nadministrators can use the \u201cother data retention criteria\u201d section of the data retention page to configure retention periods for specific prime infrastructure database tables . you specify the retention period using the following attributes :\nnon - aggregated historical data\u2014numeric data that cannot be gathered as a whole or aggregated . client association history is one example of non - aggregated historical data .\nlets you schedule automatic prime infrastructure server backups . the backups created are application backups .\nin the course of a few months , we established more robust and stable data infrastructure . to complete the entire picture , we needed :\nmachine learning infrastructure : many products at airbnb rely on machine learning ( ml ) to achieve their goals . a common infrastructure for ml can save significant development time for the company .\ncheck box to allow prime infrastructure to enable syslog and trap notifications on newly added devices .\nstep 2 in repository path , specify the report repository path on the prime infrastructure server .\naggregated historical data\u2014numeric data that can be gathered as a whole and summarized as minimums , maximums , or averages . client count is one example of aggregated historical data .\n1 . non - aggregated historical data\u2014numeric data that cannot be gathered as a whole or aggregated . client association history is one example of non - aggregated historical data .\nreal - time streaming infrastructure : to enable teams to move quickly , getting accurate data with minimal delay is a core focus in di . currently , we are building out spark - based infrastructure to allow for easy development of streaming applications .\ndata on client session histories . you can also specify the maximum number of session entries to keep , specified as rows in the prime infrastructure database .\nopen a cli session with the prime infrastructure server ( see how to connect via cli ) .\ntwo related terms deserve mention . critical infrastructure refers to those infrastructure assets critical to the functioning of society . while this traditionally has referred to infrastructure dealing with necessities such as the water supply , electricity , transportation , and food supply , the federal government now includes information technology in critical infrastructure , both in terms of the organizations that supply it and the organizations that use it . 1\nprime infrastructure performs scheduled data collection jobs on a regular basis . you can change each job\u2019s schedule , pause or resume it , or execute it immediately .\nrepeat this step as needed for each location and application data type for which you want to specify authoritative data source .\n2 . aggregated historical data\u2014numeric data that can be gathered as a whole and summarized as minimums , maximums , or averages . client count is one example of aggregated historical data .\nall data collection tasks ( and data purging tasks ) are controlled from the jobs dashboard . see manage jobs using the jobs dashboard . data collection jobs are listed under system jobs .\ndisabling or limiting these background data collection jobs can have a direct impact on how you use prime infrastructure , especially for reporting . to help you consider these impacts , take note of the reports this data is used in .\ncheck box to allow prime infrastructure to collect inventory when it receives a syslog event for a device .\ncreate linkdown event\u2014select this check box to have prime infrastructure generate alarms for both access and trunk ports .\ndepartment of homeland security , national infrastructure protection plan : partnering to enhance protection and resiliency , 2009 .\nyou can read about how we ' re using performance analysis and data science in government on the cross - government data blog .\nthe data deduplication page allows you to specify one or more authoritative data sources at a specific location . for example , if you have a network analysis module ( nam ) at a branch office as well as netflow data that is sent from the same branch , you can choose to have prime infrastructure display only the nam or the netflow data for that location .\nprime infrastructure performs scheduled data collection jobs in the background on a regular basis . you can change each job\u2019s schedule , pause or resume it , or execute it immediately .\nstep 2 select the enable data deduplication checkbox and click apply . the data deduplication page displays the list of your defined location groups .\nestablish a coordination framework between data infrastructures and related projects , as well as key industry partners with respect to the data scientist profession .\nthis source data containing user activity event data and dimensional snapshots is then sent into the gold cluster where we store the data and begin running our extraction , transform and load jobs . in this step , we apply business logic , make summary tables , and perform data quality checks .\nif the device ( s ) you select has configuration changes and prime infrastructure detects that the change is one of the specified commands in the exclude list , prime infrastructure will not create an archived version of the configuration with this change .\nfrom the drop - down list , select the data sources you want to specify as authoritative for that location and application data type . then click\nthere are different infrastructure layers about information technology ( it ) from higher - level business systems ( e . g . business infrastructure ) , along with applications and environments for those who support and create them ( e . g . information infrastructures ) . then there are the data infrastructures along with lower level physical facilities or real data centers also known as habitats for technology . the physical facilities can , in turn , rely on external electrical power , network communications , and other infrastructure resources or services .\n. if it can identify them , prime infrastructure will fill in the address of an authoritative source in the list box under the column listing sources for each of the classes of application data .\nthe inventory page allows you to specify if prime infrastructure must collect inventory when a syslog event is received for a device .\nwith backup device configuration enabled , prime infrastructure automatically backs up all device running and startup configurations before deploying new configuration templates .\ninterval\u2014enter the interval , in days , between each automatic prime infrastructure backup . the valid range is 1 to 7 days .\nstep 2 open a cli session with the prime infrastructure server ( see \u201cconnecting via cli\u201d in related topics , below ) .\nmany research questions involve the analysis and interpretation of big data - sets . handling and analysing \u201cbig data\u201d is the largest software challenge facing research consortia .\nchanges you make on the data retention page determine the information that is displayed in the web gui . you can open the data retention page by choosing\nfor the foundational layer of our data infrastructure , we required a tool to \u201cstitch\u201d all our production data together . the solution could have been a consolidated database or a federated querying engine with access to various sources of production data . given the nature of our initial needs ( i . e . analytical data could be latent ) , we agreed to first take the traditional etl approach and focus on creating stable batch snapshots of our data . in the end , we chose presto as our query engine to provide federated access to numerous data sources , as we saw several advantages :\nthus , in 2017 , we started a significant push to building out our data infrastructure . what that meant depended on the demand we received both internally and externally , which we identified as the following :\nthe framework laid out here provides background to enhance understanding of the types of infrastructure projects , present capabilities , analyze benefits and risks , develop a cost model , and , by comparing alternatives , develop the value proposition for infrastructure projects for presentation to decision makers .\ncreative engineers and data scientists building a world where you can belong anywhere . urltoken\nstep 1 choose administration > settings > system settings > general > data retention .\ndata collection jobs run on a regular default schedule , as described in the related topic \u201cabout data collection jobs\u201d . you can re - schedule them as needed .\nrepeat\u2014enter the number of times that you want the data collection to be repeated .\ndisabling or limiting these system jobs can have a direct impact on how you use prime infrastructure , especially for reporting . to help you consider these impacts , take note of the reports this data is used in .\npersonal data is data that can be used to identify an individual . this could be their name , address , date or country of birth , bank details or national insurance number . the way personal data is used and stored is protected by \u2026\nc . from the drop - down list , select the data sources you want to specify as authoritative for that location and application data type . then click ok .\ninvolve multiple stakeholders ( including projects ) in discussions about the competences and skills required for data infrastructures taking the proposed edison data science competence framework as a starting point .\nwith a little technical knowledge , you can set many of these systems up yourself , or you can partner with a data company to set up the systems and capture the data on your behalf . accessing external data sources , such as social media sites , may require little or no infrastructure changes on your part , since you\u2019re accessing data that someone else is capturing and managing . if you\u2019ve got a computer and an internet connection , you\u2019re pretty much good to go .\nhowever , let\u2019s get back to our focus which will be in and around the data infrastructure that spans from on - premise to cloud . as a refresh or to provide context , data infrastructures are the collection of hardware and software , from legacy physical to software - defined virtual , containers , cloud .\nthe data infrastructure team has done a lot of work lately to improve the way we talk about our products and services . one of the ways we\u2019ve done this is by defining the terms we use to describe the things \u2026\nlet\u2019s wrap up for now , and put it all back together in that data infrastructures are what exist in data centers and physical facilities . data infrastructures can be small all in one hyper - converged infrastructures ( hci ) or converged appliances in smaller environments .\n: specifies the maximum data retention period in hours for all records in the database .\nyou can pause any scheduled data collection job , and resume it if already paused .\nthe following topics explain how to achieve these goals and perform related data management tasks .\nyou can also specify data retention for individual database tables , using maximum age and record attributes . for details , see \u201cspecifying data retention by database table\u201d in related topics .\nestablishing a data refresh schedule that\u2019s consistent with business needs , timing , and cycles .\nof course , there will be the buzzword bingo topics such as aws , ai , analytics and automation , big data ( and little data ) along with bleached data ( e . g . wipe or secure erase ) . there are also containers and cloud , data protection and data footprint reduction ( dfr ) , energy and economics as well as efficiency ( utilization or space savings ) along with effectiveness ( productivity and performance ) .\nthe teams working on data infrastructure at gds have just completed three discoveries . we\u2019ve walked away with some great products , but also some good learning about what does and doesn\u2019t work when doing discovery . scope the brief discovery is \u2026\nwhen you choose administration > settings > system settings > general > data retention , you can modify the retention periods for performance data under performance data retain periods . the performance retention values you specify determine the information that is displayed in performance reports and performance dashboards .\nstep 3 select the enable syslog and traps on device check box to allow prime infrastructure to enable syslog and trap notifications on newly added devices .\nalthough infrastructure projects aren\u2019t intended to change user functionality , user productivity often decreases during the learning curve as users get used to the new elements .\nlimiting the amount of data retained can help improve performance and disk storage characteristics . however , for the best interactive graph data views , cisco recommends that keep the default values .\nstep 2 select the enable event based inventory collection check box to allow prime infrastructure to collect inventory when it receives a syslog event for a device .\ndata workflow management : started at airbnb , airflow is a system that enables users to schedule data - related workflows with a code - as - configuration model and web front end .\nselect the category of data collection job you want to run ( e . g . ,\nstep 2 expand the data category for which you want to specify retention - period values .\nthis is where the data arrives at your company . it includes everything from your sales records , customer database , feedback , social media channels , marketing lists , email archives and any data gleaned from monitoring or measuring aspects of your operations . you may already have the data you need , but chances are you need to source some or all of the data required .\nduring the gartner data center , infrastructure & operations management conference in las vegas , david cappuccio , vice president and distinguished analyst at gartner , says that these technology trends that impact i & o fall under three areas \u2014 strategic , tactical and organizational .\nlikewise , data infrastructures can be rack - scale in larger environments all the way up to larger enterprise and cloud service providers . the key is that data infrastructures exist to enable , protect , preserve , secure and serve applications that transform data into information . combined information infrastructures and data infrastructures along with their underlying infrastructures as well as applications they support can be considered information factories .\ngenerally speaking , people tend to refer to infrastructure as those things that support what they are doing at work , at home , or in other aspects of their lives . for example , the roads and bridges that carry you over rivers or valleys when traveling in a vehicle are referred to as infrastructure . this is also the situation with it systems and services where , depending on where you sit or use various services , anything below what you do may be considered infrastructure .\njustifying an infrastructure project means presenting the value proposition . although cost reduction is often the justification for infrastructure investments , other goals are also involved , such as improved capability or risk reduction . infrastructure projects will compete with all the other demands on the it budget , however , and sometimes suffer in comparisons because benefits and risks are thought to be difficult to explain or quantify . a value analysis can be helpful in this regard and need not be costly or difficult to develop .\nperformance : this includes assurance data such a traffic statistics , application metrics , and voice metrics .\npage to define aggregated data retention periods . aggregation types include hourly , daily , and weekly .\nas presto handles all data manipulation in memory , there is limited \u201ctemporary storage\u201d on disk needed .\npresto connector . it\u2019s easy to setup connection to presto . since we have already consolidated all data storages with presto + hive , connection with presto means we can query any data with airflow .\nvalidating the data accuracy and consistency during the extract / transform / load ( etl ) process .\nplanning for the user training and support needed to learn how to use tools and access data .\nprime infrastructure provides configuration archive support for devices running cisco wlc software . the configuration archive includes only startup configurations . the running configurations are excluded from configuration archive .\nthe answers to these questions can help an organization decide what and how much maintenance is appropriate , which provides the basis for a cost model for infrastructure maintenance .\nsave as prime infrastructure events routine client association and disassociation traps and syslogs . this option is disabled by default , to avoid prime infrastructure performance problems on large networks during periods ( such as network setup ) when these kinds of traps and syslogs may be numerous . you may want to enable this option at all other times .\nwe leverage existing open source technologies like kafka , hadoop , hive , presto , spark , and also write our own . many projects listed below have been open sourced . as a member of our team you would spend time designing and growing our existing infrastructure , democratizing data access at the company , and promoting the correct use of data and analytics at the company .\nselect the category of data collection job you want to re - schedule ( e . g . ,\nselect the category of data collection job you want to pause or resume ( e . g . ,\n\u2013 performance : this includes assurance data such a traffic statistics , application metrics , and voice metrics .\nthis is where you keep your data once it is gathered from your sources . as the volume of data generated and stored by companies has exploded , sophisticated but accessible systems and tools have been developed to help with this task . the main storage options include : a traditional data warehouse ; a data lake ; a distributed / cloud - based storage system ; and your company server or a computer hard disk .\nthen there are fast software , servers , storage and networks including flash ssd , google , health check tools , intel and iot / iod data infrastructure demands . needless to say there are many other related items as well as industry activities we will have opportunities to discuss .\nstep 3 to automatically detect authoritative sources at all locations , click auto - detect . if it can identify them , prime infrastructure will fill in the address of an authoritative source in the list box under the column listing sources for each of the classes of application data .\nenabled , prime infrastructure automatically rolls back each device to its last archived running and startup configurations when any attempt to deploy a new configuration template to the device has failed .\njoining across stores was difficult to impossible . since some data resided in mysql and other data resided in mongodb , complex reports often required a federated query , something that wasn\u2019t easily manageable given the above architecture .\nother promising opportunities for the use of linked open data are related to temporal information and information about geographic place - based data . i am excited to report on two efforts imls is supporting in these areas .\ncheckr is a cloud - based company , so to no surprise , a lot of our data is stored in the cloud , specifically on aws . with that , we wanted a cost effective way to store large chunks of data for data analysis and s3 was the obvious choice . while many traditional data warehouse solutions use distributed file systems such as hdfs , our presto + hive approach integrated particularly well with s3 , because\nnever miss a story from airbnb engineering & data science , when you sign up for medium . learn more\nsnmp - polled device data such as device reachability , and utilization for cpu , memory , and interfaces .\nschedules data collection based on specified command - line interface ( cli ) commands at a configured time interval .\nplanning for a user - friendly , powerful desktop query tool for users to access data without it assistance .\nlook to the open source world : there are a lot of good resources for data infrastructure in the open source community and we try to adopt those systems . furthermore , if we build something useful ourselves and it is feasible to give it back to the community , we reciprocate .\ntime of day\u2014enter the time of the day that you want prime infrastructure server backups to be taken . use 24 - hour format ( for example , 13 : 49 ) .\nsave all 802 . 1x and 802 . 11 client authentication - failure traps as prime infrastructure events . this option is disabled by default , to avoid prime infrastructure performance problems on large networks during periods ( such as network setup ) when these kinds of traps and syslogs may be numerous . you may want to enable this option if your network is stable .\na data warehouse is a solution that brings together information from diverse sources and puts it in a format that stakeholders can easily access when making complex business decisions . a data warehouse supports a company\u2019s tactical and strategic goals .\nage ( in hours ) : specifies the maximum data retention period in hours for all records in the database .\nif you specify these settings , all data displayed in performance reports and performance dashboards data will be for the previous 7 days only . when you generate a performance report ( for example , reports > reports > report launch pad > device > device health ) , even if you select a reporting period longer than the last 7 days , the report contains data from the last 7 days only because that is all the data you\u2019ve selected to retain .\ndata warehouses are useful for trend analysis , forecasting , competitive analysis , and targeted market research . data is often summarized by specific subject area , function , department , geographic region , time period , or all of these .\nthe maximum number of thread pools to devote to the archive operation . increasing the default can be helpful with prime infrastructure performance during archiving of changes involving more than 1 , 000 devices .\nwith rollback configuration enabled , prime infrastructure automatically rolls back each device to its last archived running and startup configurations when any attempt to deploy a new configuration template to the device has failed .\nas organizations strive to align it and operational technology to drive digital business innovations , infrastructure & operations ( i & o ) leaders should focus on 10 key technology trends to support these initiatives .\non the registers team , we are building a product that provides teams with data that is good enough to build services on . registers are defined by certain characteristics such as being live data and being the only authoritative list for a \u2026\nlets you schedule data collection based on specified command - line interface ( cli ) commands at a configured time interval .\ninterval\u2014enter the interval , in days , between each device data collection . the valid range is 1 to 360 days .\nthe internet of things ( iot ) will change how future data centers are designed and managed and how they evolve as massive volumes of devices stream data , constantly or periodically , to enterprises , government departments and agencies around the world . i & o should use an iot architect who looks at the long term strategy for both iot and the data center .\nlast year the data leaders network proposed that education should be one of the five areas we should focus on in developing the first tranche of registers . school - related data in particular is widely used , by a large and varied number \u2026\ndevice - related historical information . trend data is gathered as a whole and summarized as minimums , maximums , or averages .\nin this blog post , you\u2019ll see an overview of how we established a stable data infrastructure to fuel our growth in the matter of a few months . in the near future , we\u2019ll release more blog posts to highlight key components of this architecture . we hope our insights can be useful for companies facing similar challenges at scale .\ninteractive dimensional analysis : data scientists have a strong need to query data and compute aggregates on various dimensional cuts . to address this , we are building a query tool based on druid to allow users to interactively slice - and - dice large datasets .\nif you specify these settings , all data displayed in performance reports and on performance dashboards will be for the previous 7 days only . when you generate a performance report , even if you select a reporting period longer than the last 7 days , the report will contain data from the last 7 days only ( because that is all of the data you selected to retain ) .\nat airbnb we promote a data informed culture and use data as a key input for making decisions . tracking metrics , validating hypotheses through experimentation , building machine learning models , and mining for deep business insights are all critical to our moving fast and moving smart .\nadministrators can choose to have device configurations backed up or rolled back whenever prime infrastructure users deploy new device configuration templates . they can also control how cisco wlc configurations are archived , as explained in the following related topics .\nthe following table describes the background tasks prime infrastructure performs . you can manage how and when they are performed by choosing administration > settings > system settings > background tasks , then clicking the hypertext link for that task .\nribes , david , and thomas finholt .\nthe long now of technology infrastructure : articulating tensions in development .\njournal of the association for information systems 10 , no . 5 ( may 2009 ) : 374\u2013398 .\nobjective of the workshop the workshop will allow edison to take stock of the main initiatives and projects in the digital infrastructure ecosystem and map their contributions to the definition of an ambitious european framework for developing skills and competences .\nunlock the potential of your data . how well are you harnessing information to improve business outcomes ? a new cio playbook will help .\nedison is a 2 - year project ( started september 2015 ) with the purpose of accelerating the creation of the data science profession .\nacknowledgements : checkr data infrastructure was built in collaboration with kurt ruppel , stewart park , grace lee , kevin woods and the rest of the customer report and money team . kurt ruppel , and michelle berry gave valuable edits to this post . additionally , many engineers and product managers across the company provided feedback . huge appreciation to everyone involved in the project !\nwith infrastructure projects , the changes often affect stakeholders , external customers , or suppliers . business analysts are involved to manage requirements and expectations of these changes among all project stakeholders . here are some things to keep in mind :\ndata sets are being constantly generated from experiments , computer simulation / modelling , the internet ( including social media ) , and mobile devices .\nimportant issues need to be addressed on ownership , curation and management , analysis and interpretation , standardisation and usability , anonymisation and data protection .\ndata on disassociated clients . the default is seven days , and this applies irrespective of whether the clients will ever attempt to associate again .\nsimilarly , if you view a performance dashboard ( for example , dashboard > overview > general > service assurance ) and select a time frame longer than one week , the dashboard contains data from the last 7 days only because that is all the data you\u2019ve selected to retain .\nas it evolves to adopt these trends , some new positions will be required within the ranks of infrastructure and operations . first and foremost will be the it cloud broker , responsible for monitoring / management of multiple cloud service providers .\nthe section is categorized into multiple subsections . each subsection list each database table name , along with the current age and max records used to determine whether an individual record in the table will be retained or discarded . the page also lists the table age attribute used to compute the age of the data in the table . the optical devices category is not applicable for prime infrastructure .\nthe retention periods for these aggregation types are defined as default , minimum , and maximum ( see the table below ) . use the administration > settings > system settings > general > data retention page to define aggregated data retention periods . aggregation types include hourly , daily , and weekly .\nsince we configured a large memory footprint for our presto cluster , disk io to s3 is limited as a large amount of data is cached .\nit\u2019s worth noting that there are also limitations with this approach , as the presto cluster needs to have enough memory to hold all data in - memory for any given query . while there are some possible optimizations available \u2014 including splitting up data into separate queries - , those approaches can be tedious to implement . by keeping data on s3 , we achieved high reliability and were also able to keep multiple snapshots with relatively low cost .\ndata center interconnection fabric is poised to deliver on the promise of the data center as software - defined , dynamic and distributed . the ability to monitor , manage and distribute workloads dynamically , or to rapidly provision lan and wan services through an api , opens up a range of possibilities .\nit leaders need to create a data center as a service ( dcaas ) model , where the role of it and the data center is to deliver the right service , at the right pace , from the right provider , at the right price . it becomes a broker of services .\nnext will be the iot architect , tasked with understanding the potential impact of multiple iot systems on data centers . this architect will also be working with business units to insure their closed loop iot solutions are either compatible with the central iot architecture or that common protocols and data structures are used .\nglobal digital data expanded from 130 exabytes in 2005 to 1 , 227 exabytes in 2010 with a predicted rise to 7 , 910 exabytes by 2015 .\nidentifying what information the data warehouse must contain , identifying who should have access to it , and making sure users have the right level of access .\nby storing all our hdfs data in mounted ebs ( elastic block storage ) volumes , we were sending lots of data over the public amazon ec2 network in order to run queries . hadoop was built for commodity hardware and expects local reads and writes on spinning disks , so this was a design mismatch .\nstep 2 select the category of data collection job you want to run ( e . g . , inventory , wireless poller , or wireless system ) .\nto be clear , many companies use mesos to great effect and implement novel solutions to administer large sets of machines running important infrastructure . but , our small team decided running a more standard , ubiquitous deployment would reduce the time we spent on operations and debugging .\nas mentioned in the earlier section , one motivation for building this infrastructure was to provide analytics to our customers . we\u2019re lucky enough to be in a world with many mature analytics providers . we picked chartio as our analytics provider , primarily for the following reasons :\nwith all the etl pieces in place , we need to open up our dataset for data scientists and analysts , so we can extract values out of it .\nyou can also tell prime infrastructure to ignore for archive purposes any change that involves specified commands on devices of a given family , type , or model . this is useful when you want to ignore insignificant or routine changes in a few parameters on one or many devices .\ndevice health : this includes snmp polled data for wired and wireless devices , such as device availability , and cpu , memory , and interface utilization , and qos .\nstep 2 select the category of data collection job you want to re - schedule ( e . g . , inventory , wireless poller , or wireless system ) .\nstep 2 select the category of data collection job you want to pause or resume ( e . g . , inventory , wireless poller , or wireless system ) .\ninfrastructure projects are internal technical upgrades that impact systems , hardware , platforms , or tools in order to improve the technology that supports the business and the information technology ( it ) efforts . typically , these projects are called it projects because they\u2019re driven and sponsored by it departments .\n. by default , the retention period for all non - aggregated historical data is 31 days or 1 million records . this retention period can be increased to 365 days .\n\u2013 device health : this includes snmp polled data for wired and wireless devices , such as device availability , and cpu , memory , and interface utilization , and qos .\nwe intentionally skipped some other popular data infrastructure solutions , such as hadoop or redshift . hadoop requires a high level of maintenance , and as we currently aren\u2019t concerned about operating at petabyte scale , it was a non - starter . we also elected presto over redshift because a ) we\u2019d identified it as a potentially expensive solution for our use - case and b ) we didn\u2019t want to maintain and update our schema ( covered in the next section ) .\ndigital data can be stored , shared , searched , combined and duplicated with extraordinary speed at comparatively low cost . importantly , it is accompanied by large amounts of highly descriptive metadata .\nyou can define a retention period ( and other settings ) for each non - aggregated data collection task . for example , you can define the retention period for client association history in\nstranded capacity \u2013 things that are paid for , but not really used \u2013 can be found both in on - premise data centers and in the cloud . it leaders should learn to focus not just on uptime and availability , but also on capacity , utilization and density . fixing this can extend the life of an existing data center and reduce operating expenditures from providers .\nbig thanks to the team of engineers who built the original foundation of data infrastructure at airbnb and to the folks who have been steadily working to improve and stabilize the systems . i was happy to write this blog post but the real credit goes to nick barrow - williams , greg brandt , dan davydov , wensheng hua , swaroop jagadish , andy kramolisch , kevin long , jingwei lu , will moss , krishna puttaswamy , liyin tang , paul yang , hongbo zeng , and jason zhang .\nthis year we undertook a significant migration to go from a poorly architected set of clusters called \u201cpinky and brain\u201d and onto the \u201cgold and silver\u201d system described above . to set some context for scale , two years ago we moved from amazon emr onto a set of ec2 instances running hdfs with 300 terabytes of data . today , we have two separate hdfs clusters with 11 petabytes of data and we also store multiple petabytes of data in s3 on top of that . with that background , here were the major problem areas and what we did to resolve them :\nin addition to the steps below , you can run a job immediately by rescheduling it and selecting the time to execute as \u201cnow\u201d ( see \u201cscheduling data collection jobs\u201d in related topics ) .\nratings can be established in various ways , ranging from subjective opinions of people knowledgeable about the system to detailed technical analyses performed by outside consultants . once individual measures have been assessed , the infrastructure system or component can be given an overall rating or\nhealth check score\ndepending on the decisions to be made :\nleave some headroom : we oversubscribe resources to our clusters in order to foster a culture of unbounded exploration . it is easy for infrastructure teams to get wrapped up in the excitement of maximizing resources too early , but our hypothesis is that a single new business opportunity found in the warehouse will more than offset those extra machines .\ncisco recommends you do not change the retention periods for trend , device health , system health , and performance data because the default settings are optimized to get the most helpful information from interactive graphs .\nclick the drop - down list box under the class of application data for which you want to specify an authoritative source ( for example : click in the list box under \u201capplication response time\u201d ) .\nyou can define a retention period ( and other settings ) for each non - aggregated data collection task . for example , you can define the retention period for client association history in administration > settings > system settings > client . by default , the retention period for all non - aggregated historical data is 31 days or 1 million records . this retention period can be increased to 365 days .\nin the beginning , we implemented some quick and dirty tools to enable infrequent querying of data . our solution was by no means scalable , but it was sufficient to answer some key business questions .\nsome early airbnb engineers had a keen interest in a piece of infrastructure called mesos , which sets out to deploy a single configuration across many servers . we built a single cluster of c3 . 8xlarge machines in aws each backed by 3tb of ebs and ran all hadoop , hive , presto , chronos , and marathon on mesos .\ndata are organized around the concept of project with the project id being the key linking the project to related operational datasets such as contract awards , loans / credits / grants , trust funds , etc .\ntogether these six projects illustrate how libraries are working together to develop strategies to leverage linked open data technology as a means to better integrate their work to provide content and services to users across the country .\nwe had been running a federated hdfs cluster with pinky and brain where the data was held in shared physical block pools but the sets of mappers and reducers were isolated per logical cluster . this led to an awesome end user experience where any piece of data could be accessed by either pinky queries or brain queries , but unfortunately we found that federation was not widely supported and was considered experimental and unreliable by experts .\nb . click the drop - down list box under the class of application data for which you want to specify an authoritative source ( for example : click in the list box under \u201capplication response time\u201d ) .\ntime of day\u2014enter the time of the day that you want the data cleanup to happen . the valid format is hh : mm am | pm . for example , 12 : 49 am . default : enabled .\nmake sure it can scale : we have found that data doesn\u2019t grow linearly with the business , but grows superlinearly as technical employees begin building new products and logging new activities on top of the growth of the business .\nprefer standard components and methods : there are times when it makes sense to invent a completely new piece of infrastructure , but often times this is not a good use of resources . having intuition about when to build a unique solution and when to adopt an existing solution is important , and that intuition must properly account for the hidden costs of maintenance and support .\nenabling data scientists and machine learning engineers beyond the above , looking forward , a key differentiator between checkr and other background check services is our keen focus on automation , something we\u2019ve managed to accomplish in part by building custom machine learning models for tasks such as name matching . reducing burden for development of machine learning models \u2014 and as a result , the downstream operational burden \u2014 can assist in easing even the most mundane of tasks , such as data extraction .\none of the most serious problems of having a unique infrastructure system was being forced to create custom monitoring and alerting for the cluster . hadoop , hive , and hdfs are complicated systems , prone to bugs across their many knobs and dials . trying to anticipate all failure states and set reasonable pager thresholds proved quite challenging and it also felt that we were solving a solved problem .\nsource data comes into our system from two main channels : instrumentation in source code that sends events through kafka and production database dumps that are taken using aws point - in - time - restores on rds , then delivered through sqoop .\nwe\u2019ve talked a lot about registers forming part of a digital ecosystem , providing data good enough to build services on . we\u2019ve also outlined the characteristics of a register and how each characteristic helps registers remain authoritative and up to date . \u2026\nfurther to the remote nature of reads and writes , we had incorrectly chosen to split our data storage across three separate availability zones , within a single region , in aws . furthermore , each availability zone was designated as its own \u201crack\u201d so the 3 replicas were stored on different racks , therefore remote reads and writes were happening constantly . this was again a design flaw that led to slow data transfers and remote copies happening anytime a machine was lost or a block corrupted .\npreviously , we described some technical features needed to support the creation of registers . when we talk about the technical details , we often get asked whether a register is like a particular data technology such as a relational database , a graph \u2026\nfacilitating eng development during engineering development , we frequently need to query our production data to fetch and verify records . nonetheless , querying against our transactional stores has historically been slow , as well as stressful on and potentially destabilizing to our production environment .\npresto is extremely fast , not to mention in use at large scale at facebook , airbnb , netflix , and more . given the size of our data ( hundreds of gigabytes ) , we knew presto could handle our use at all levels .\nthe basic approach ( see figure 1 ) is to show how to value a project by looking at the capabilities to be implemented or updated , the benefits to different parts of the university community , the risks entailed in undertaking the project ( or not undertaking it ) , and the costs ( including ongoing maintenance and operational costs ) \u2014 all based on a fundamental understanding of the different types of infrastructure projects and their purposes .\nfinally , it is important to know your audience . who are the decision makers who will evaluate your analysis ? what measures will resonate with them ? if it is faculty , then the most important aspects might be how the infrastructure will aid their ability to do research , obtain research grants , or better teach students . if your audience is the cfo , then an argument with at least some discussion of financial return will be useful .\npurges alarms , events , and syslogs according to the settings in the following table . all of these settings are enabled by default . data is deleted on a daily basis . alarm tables are checked hourly , and if the alarm table exceeds the 300 , 000 limit ,\nsolve real problems by listening to your colleagues : empathizing with the data users around the company is an important part of informing our roadmap . in adherence with henry ford\u2019s mantra , we must balance making faster horses vs . building the automobile \u2014 but listen to your customers first .\nan infrastructure project under review must be compared to other projects . alternatives likely also exist , such as procuring equipment from different vendors or moving to the cloud . the option of doing nothing also has benefits , risks , and costs and should be evaluated with other alternatives . this evaluation should compare all the factors discussed , from general capabilities to benefits to risks and costs . table 3 , while not exhaustive , lists many of the criteria that can be used in such a comparison ."]}
{"id": 54354, "summary": [{"text": "film farm india is a production house based in mumbai , india .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "it produces indian soap opera 's for various channels like colors , zee tv.it is promoted and established by pintoo guha & rupali guha", "topic": 31}], "title": "film farm india", "paragraphs": ["directors of film farm india private limited are kalyan dulal guha , rupali guha kalyan , .\nfilm farm india pvt . ltd . bangalow no - 129 , s . v . p . nagar , mhada , 4 bangalows , andheri ( west ) , mumbai 400053 , india . - google my maps\nknow more about film farm india pvt ltd with information of turnover and no of employees . also get contact details of key executives with business email id .\ntake a look at the latest works of film farm india or contact them in mumbai directly . find on production paradise the best creative professionals and production services for commercial production , commercials / advertising directors , commercials / animation directors , commercials / comedy directors , feature film production , photo agents .\nfilm farm india 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 .\nfilm farm represents a panel of both international and indian directors from the advertising and feature film fraternities . all its directors are highly acclaimed and bring with them a range of talent and experience , giving the company a superior creative edge . film farm has also collaborated with companies in the uk , thailand , malaysia and south africa , working with local directors and capitalising on their expertise .\nthe company also provides line production support to international production companies and clients looking to shoot in india . with a team of professionals working full time film farm is able to provide logistical and technical support to ensure a smooth production . by working with some of the most accomplished technicians in the country and the world over , its commitment to providing quality - 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natel engineering , epic technologies , and oncore manufacturing , while creating a name on which to build a brand .\n\u201cwe helped raytheon close some of their internal , captive manufacturing and give us that business , \u201d said doug russell , the chief operating officer of natel engineering . \u201cwe proved to them that this work was not part of their core competency , that they are a systems designer and developer . \u201d outsourcing the work , natel engineering officials proved , was not only cheaper but would result in a better product .\nfocus on defense work the firm\u2019s coo said there\u2019s a reason why the chief focus of natel engineering has been on defense and aerospace work and not on more mass - market types of microelectronics . he explained that in order to meet the high standards needed for military equipment , natel engineering has to operate \u201cclean rooms\u201d to such a high standard that it would be too costly for any large - scale consumer production .\nbhartia graduated with a bachelor of technology from the indian institute of technology bombay , and earned his msc and phd degrees in electrical engineering from the university of manitoba . he served as an associate professor and assistant dean of engineering at the university of regina , saskatchewan .\nsemtech corp . , a newbury park maker of rectifiers and other electronic components , said it has laid off 11 % of its worldwide work force and completed the sale of its microelectronics business to natel engineering co . inc . , a microcircuit manufacturer in simi valley .\nnatel is a major independent manufacturer of a wide variety of microelectronic products , providing low to high volume production for its customers . natel holds and maintains industry specific certifications that include iso 9001 : 2000 , iso 13485 , and as9100 . its mil - prf - 38534 ( dscc ) class h and k certifications certify natel\u2019s expertise in designing and manufacturing microelectronic assemblies for space and mission - critical defense programs placing it in an elite group of aerospace industry manufacturers . natel , headquartered in chatsworth , ca , has manufacturing locations in california and nevada . to learn more , visit urltoken or on twitter , @ natel .\nprakash bhartia is executive vice - president of natel engineering in chatsworth , california . he previously held four director - level positions during a 25 - year career with the department of national defence in canada . he also served as director general of defence research and development laboratory .\nchatsworth & fremont , california ( march 30 , 2015 ) \u2013 natel engineering company , inc . ( natel ) and oncore manufacturing , llc ( oncore ) , both global suppliers of electronic manufacturing services ( ems ) , announced today that an agreement has been signed to merge the two firms . the merger will create a new ems company with an expansive array of capabilities and an expanded manufacturing and technology portfolio to service critical customer needs .\ngrowth at rivals\u2019 expense in the process , natel engineering has won wide recognition . the defense contract management association cited its work during the buildup for the afghanistan campaign , while in september of this year the u . s . small business association named the firm subcontractor of the year for the west coast region .\nthe company\u2019s tighter focus has allowed it to push for more business in areas in which precision is as important as it is with high - tech weapons systems . thus , natel engineering has stepped up its efforts in the past couple of years to capitalize on the success and experience of manufacturing medical , military and space related hardware .\n\u201cthis is a compelling strategic combination that creates a market - focused leader in the high - reliability mid - tier ems space . the merger of oncore and natel provides an excellent value for our customers and exciting new opportunities for all employees , \u201d stated sudesh arora , natel president and chief executive officer .\nthe stable rating outlook reflects moody ' s expectation that natel will make steady progress in integrating oncore ' s operations and will achieve the targeted cost synergies .\nnatel is recognized as america\u2019s largest , most experienced private manufacturer of microelectronics for mission - critical high - reliability applications including large format lithium ion ( li - ion ) assemblies for the international space station . natel is at the forefront of operational excellence and lean manufacturing practices in both its microelectronic and ems solutions . oncore\u2019s full product life - cycle engineering services and robust processes and systems for the production of complex and highly regulated products are keys to its customer success . the combined company will offer a unique set of capabilities delivering vertically integrated engineering and manufacturing solutions to the medical , industrial and aerospace and defense markets with a north american footprint in corridors of innovation and manufacturing options in low - cost regions .\nnatel and oncore merged in 2015 to form neo tech . oncore was founded in 2007 bringing together several small regional ems companies including nuvisions , ddi and veritek\u2014and later victron\u2014into a global ems competitor . oncore further expanded into mexico and china , and invested in unified and common it systems , supply chain management and developed a strong engineering services capability to complement the ems business .\nthe b2 cfr reflects natel ' s elevated financial leverage ( moody ' s adjusted total debt to ebitda approaching 5 . 0 times at closing of the oncore acquisition ) and the near - term challenges the company will face in integrating the oncore operations , which stand to double the company ' s pro - forma revenues to about $ 770 million in fy 2015 . moody ' s believes that the synergies from the merger are achievable , as natel has a good track record of meeting synergy targets . yet , integrating the cultures of the two organizations could be more challenging given the differences in how the two companies approach the market - natel has deep operating efficiency roots , while oncore ' s strength lies in engineering , sales and marketing ability .\nneo tech is favorably positioned among mid - tier ems manufacturers to \u201cmake amazing things happen . \u201d neo tech offers full product lifecycle engineering services , manufacturing and testing of microelectronics , cable & harness interconnect products , pcba , full box build assemblies and aftermarket repair and fulfillment services . the companies that form neo tech have been known for solving tough engineering problems that result in high - reliability , high - quality electronics for customers .\nthe hybrid circuits and other microelectronic products that natel engineering produces are the microscopic connections that take the power of a semiconductor and allow it to communicate , essentially , with the outside world . because of the intricate , minute nature of these products , they must be manufactured in a completely clean environment , russell said . contamination of any sort will affect the function and compliance of the items being built .\nvictor yamauchi has joined natel as vice president of continuous improvement , a position which will focus intensely on lean implementation and training to meet business needs , announced president and ceo sudesh arora .\nrussell said natel engineering\u2019s recent revenue growth has allowed it to look to further expand through acquisitions , and he predicted there could be major moves in the next few months that would involve either buying out competitors or even acquiring the captive shop of a large defense prime contractor . he said the eventual goal would be to take the company public \u2013 but he also was quick to point out that there\u2019s no great hurry .\nthe ratings also take into account natel ' s high customer concentration , as the company ' largest client comprises 13 % of proforma sales and it has been a customer for less than five years . natel ' s top ten customers represent over 50 % of proforma revenues . natel , and its acquired units have a history of sales volatility , that are common across the ems sector , which moody ' s expects to continue as a normal course of the company ' s business given the regular fluctuations in the timing of customer orders , the lifecycles of programs and defense budget appropriations .\nexperts in hybrid / microelectronics , natel engineering co . was already a well - established maker of microelectronics for the aviation and defense industries when officials at the california - based firm decided to turn things up a notch with the latest manufacturing methods . william bunch reports on a rapidly growing company that played a role in the weapons used by the military in iraq and afghanistan , and is looking for new alliances with major defense contractors .\ntoday , natel engineering makes more than 200 different circuit types for raytheon , including some high - volume lines . the products that the california company helped to build \u2013 including microelectronics for the f - 15 and f / a - 18 fighter jets radar , as well as patriot , sidewinder , sparrow , stinger and ram missiles \u2013 played a key role in the recent u . s . military action in iraq and in afghanistan .\nwhile working for natel engineering i have had many new experiences . there is not a day that goes by that i do not learn something new . the employees work well as a team and are able to put out a large amount of throughput with minimal manpower . as a production control manager i am able to use my skills with databases and it management to create a form of logistic planning that makes a more efficient workplace .\nhe is a fellow of the royal society of canada , the institute of electrical and electronics engineers ( ieee ) , the engineering institute of canada , the canadian academy of engineers , and the institution of electronics and telecommunication engineers in india . he was awarded the ieee\u2019s mcnaughton gold medal for outstanding contributions to engineering , and was recently honoured in canada with a diamond jubilee medal in recognition of his work . he is also a member of the order of canada , and received a golden jubilee medal .\ndr . prakash bhartia graduated with a b . tech ( hons ) from the iit bombay and obtained his msc and phd degrees in electrical engineering from the university of manitoba ( canada ) . he served as an associate professor and assistant dean of engineering at the university of regina , saskatchewan . over a 25 year career in the canadian department of defense , he held four director level positions and over the past ten years , served as director general of the defense r & d laboratories in halifax and ottawa .\ndr . bhartia has published extensively with over 200 publications , 9 books and 5 patents to his credit . he was appointed to the order of canada in october 2002 and is a fellow of the royal society of canada , the ieee , the engineering institute of canada , the canadian academy of engineers and the institute of electronic and telecommunication engineers . he was awarded the ieee mcnaughton gold medal for his outstanding contributions to engineering . he has also served on many boards and senior level committees in canada and internationally .\nthe basic mission of natel engineering has changed little since its founding 28 years ago . the firm is a contract manufacturer of multi - chip modules , chip - on - board and hybrid circuits . its primary customers are in a variety of highly specialized industries that include defense , aerospace , medical , fiber optics , microwave and instrumentation . for more than two decades , the same man had led the company : president and ceo sudesh arora , an award - winning electrical engineer .\nneo tech combines the strengths of three leading contract manufacturers : natel , epic , and oncore . the companies that form neo tech have been known for solving tough engineering problems that result in high - reliability , high - quality electronics for customers . with over 40 years of heritage in electronic manufacturing services , neo tech focuses on low - medium volume / high - mix , high - complexity products primarily in the defense / aerospace , industrial and medical device design and manufacturing field .\n\u201cwe are extremely pleased with the addition of epic because it strengthens and expands product solutions to include higher - level full system integration capabilities , as well as additional opportunities to reduce costs for our customers through the geographical distribution of our manufacturing locations , \u201d says natel president and ceo sudesh arora . \u201cnatel\u2019s history of strategic acquisitions has enabled us to grow and the acquisition of epic provides market diversification in the building infrastructure , lighting , transportation and energy industries . \u201d\n\u201cnatel has done a remarkable job over the last two years , \u201d bruce riblett , the manager for the raytheon fighter - jet radar program , said recently . \u201cwe have the utmost respect for their professionalism , diligence and attitude . \u201d\nnatel is a very profitable company but it is working in a shrinking market . the nature of the products require substantial gold to be used in the products . the cost of gold is causing customers to search for alternatives , thus the shrinking market .\nnatel engineering\u2019s main manufacturing facility is located at the company headquarters in chatsworth . the total size of the plant is 100 , 000 square feet , with 23 , 000 square feet of that devoted to \u201cclean rooms\u201d for hybrid manufacturing . the company also owns a second , much smaller facility in nearby simi valley , calif . , that has 7 , 000 square feet of clean room space , in a 17 , 000 square foot facility . russell said that as the company looked to increase its outsourcing business , it also worked hard at taking the very latest in manufacturing philosophy and applying those ideas to its high - tech facility . the push to adopt toyota - style lean manufacturing and a more in - line manufacturing process as well as six sigma quality controls have helped natel engineering to increase its yield of sellable product from roughly 75 percent up to a near - perfect 95 percent . \u201cthe implementation of the lean process has meant instilling the idea in the employees that they have ownership of quality and a right to reject product if it doesn\u2019t meet our standards , \u201d russell said . \u201cthey are as interested in a first - pass yield of 100 percent as we are in management . \u201d\noem\u2019s choose neo tech due to the breadth of our offering that includes full product lifecycle engineering services , wire bonding and testing of microelectronics , low temperature co - fired ceramic substrates , wire harness assembly and custom wiring harness products , printed circuit board assembly ( pcba ) , full box build assemblies and aftermarket repair and fulfillment services .\nyamauchi has extensive experience in strategic planning , supply chain design , procurement planning , manufacturing and quality systems .\nfive years ago , natel made a commitment to implement toyota ' s principles\u2014proven to be the most effective standards to reduce manufacturing defects\u2014throughout our organization , \u201d said arora .\n\u201cboth natel and oncore have pursued successful strategies to grow their respective businesses and we are excited to bring these two companies together . we are highly complementary organizations and our combined value proposition will deliver competitive advantages for our customers , \u201d stated sajjad malik , oncore chief executive officer .\nmoody ' s expects natel to maintain adequate liquidity over the next year , with minimal projected cash balances and modest free cash flow generation as it lays out resources to integrate oncore . for external liquidity , natel will have a $ 50 million senior secured abl revolver , which is not expected to be utilized over the next twelve months . the abl credit facility will have a springing covenant , which is not expected to be in effect over the next 12 - 18 months , as excess availability should remain above the minimum levels . the term loan will have two maintenance financial covenants .\nneo tech in the industrial market : the market is being deeply influenced by iot product enhancements in almost every product category . neo tech offers a deep understanding of wireless and connectivity engineering services to help industrial oems respond rapidly to advancing technology trends , and tailored manufacturing solutions that span from miniaturized devices to gyro - stabilized assembles to large and complex systems .\nnatel engineering , based in chatsworth , calif . , has been around since 1975 . but the last few years , as the company has emphasized outsourcing and branching out into new areas such as medical technology , have brought unprecedented growth . \u201cwe are conservatively on track to implement our strategy that over the next three to five years will increase our business revenue by 25 to 30 percent annually , \u201d said russell , who added that current year revenues are expected to be $ 45 million , which is almost three times the company\u2019s output than in 1999 . he said that most of the company\u2019s dramatic gains over that time has come at the expense of competitors .\nneo tech combines the strengths of three leading contract manufacturers : natel , epic , and oncore . with over 40 years of heritage in electronics manufacturing , neo tech focuses on low - medium volume / high - mix , high - complexity products primarily in the medical , defense / aerospace and industrial markets .\nnatel , established in 1975 , has grown into one of the largest privately held microelectronics manufacturers in the u . s . , serving companies in the military , aerospace , telecommunication and medical industries . its innovative , lean production capabilities allow the company to deliver high - reliability manufacturing as a vertically integrated solution .\nthe transaction is expected to close before the end of april 2015 . financing for the transaction was provided through a fully underwritten commitment from goldman sachs bank usa and ge capital corporation . b . riley & co . , llc acted as financial advisor for natel , and lincoln international acted as financial advisor for oncore .\nheadquartered in chatsworth , ca , natel is an electronics manufacturing services provider of high - reliability , high - quality manufacturing solutions to customers in the industrial , medical , aerospace & defense and building industries . proforma revenue for the oncore acquisition for the twelve months ended january 31 , 2015 was about $ 770 million .\nneo tech has invested in electronics manufacturing services locations in corridors of innovation to deliver speed to market for launching your new programs . our sites , located in silicon valley , san diego and los angeles areas , the front range of colorado , and boston massachusetts high tech corridors are situated in close proximity to our customers in these regions seeking contract manufacturing services partners close to their engineering centers .\nheadquartered in chatsworth , ca , neo tech has manufacturing and engineering locations in california , colorado , illinois , massachusetts , nevada , ohio , tennessee , mexico , and china . neo tech holds and maintains industry specific certifications that include iso9001 , as9100 , iso13485 , iso / ts16949 , iso14001 and mil - prf - 38534 . to learn more , visit urltoken or on twitter , @ neosolves\nit\u2019s hard to imagine that a small , minority - owned microelectronics firm in southern california , could help raytheon , the defense electronics giant that does billions of dollars of major contract work for the u . s . department of defense every year , become more efficient and competitive . but a couple of years ago , natel engineering co . \u2013 a fast - growing manufacturer of hybrid circuits and microelectronic modules \u2013 was able to do just that . company officials participated in a transaction with a massachusetts - based defense contractor to help them on outsourcing the production of hybrid circuits for its high - tech weapons systems , a move that would mean shutting down a raytheon plant on the east coast in favor of using the small subcontractor .\nfor over 40 years , we have been a leading provider of electronic solutions for brand name original equipment manufacturers ( oems ) . this experience institutes a solid groundwork for the wide range of manufacturing technology and supply chain experience we deliver to our customers today . we set the standard for engineering and manufacturing services in the industrial , medical and mil / aerospace markets with an emphasis on flexibility and customer service .\nbefore joining natel , yamauchi gained nine years of biotech experience at amgen inc . in bulk / fill finish manufacturing ( clinical and commercial ) , quality ( lab operations ) , business units ( office environment ) , and supply chain / warehouse operations . as director of supplier quality , he established a supplier relationship excellence program to conduct process improvements together with suppliers .\nneo tech today combines the strengths of three leading contract manufacturers : natel , epic , and oncore with the neo formed from the initials of the three companies . neo tech embodies the proud heritage of our roots and captures our combined value proposition which is to be the technology and manufacturing partner of choice for oem\u2019s requiring a complete suite of end - to - end solutions .\nnatel acquired epic technologies , a successful mid - tier ems company in 2013 to expand their contract manufacturing business into new manufacturing areas , markets and customers . epic\u2019s history goes back to 1988 when it was founded . epic grew from a us footprint by expanding into juarez mexico in 2002 , and then further with and acquisition of the siemens ems business in tennessee and ohio in 2005 .\nindian slavery under persian armenian ignorant control . i have a suggestion for coworkers and new comers . do not speak up when you see something wrong . do not bring new ideas because your director gets jealous do not . . . . . . . do not . . . . . . . if you follow this direction you will have a happy life in natel . good luck !\nratings could be downgraded if natel ' s integration of oncore results in deteriorating financial performance , revenue growth does not materialize , or if the company experiences market share loss or operational missteps . ratings may also be downgraded if margins erode as a result of pricing pressures or higher operating costs . inability to reduce financial leverage below 5 . 0 times or persistent negative free cash flow would also pressure ratings .\n\u201ca major way we ' ve kept this commitment is by recruiting talent with a\ntoyota pedigree .\nyamauchi not only possesses this pedigree , he also has the most extensive experience we ' ve ever encountered in implementing toyota ' s production system . we need senior leaders such as yamauchi who deeply understand these principles and know how to use them . yamauchi will help ensure that natel maintains , and exceeds , our status as the most efficient , high - reliability electronics manufacturer in north america . \u201d\nneo tech had its humble beginning when sudesh arora purchased natel in 1975 . the legacy of customer service and innovation began by partnering strategically with key customers and working with them to identify and solve the problems they faced . this resulted in such milestones as winning key portions of the highly successful stinger missile program in 1986 that is still in production today . others include various oem divestitures and acquisitions at the behest of our strategic oem partners that added ceramic substrate manufacturing , htcc and expanded microelectronic assembly capabilities .\nepic , a portfolio company of civc partners , a chicago based private equity firm , is a premier , specialty electronics engineering and manufacturing company in the high - mix , low - to - medium volume segment of the ems industry . epic manufactures complex printed circuit board assemblies and provides complete systems integration including board layout , test development , prototype testing , printed circuit board assembly and box build . its customers are in the medical , energy , communications , industrial equipment and transportation markets . contributing to epic\u2019s success has been its robust quality operating system , supply chain management , and adherence to lean manufacturing principles . the company has plants in ohio , mexico , and romania . lincoln international represented epic in this transaction . to learn more about epic , visit www . epictech . com .\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\na company spokesman would not comment on the reasons for the layoffs . he said the staff cuts were spread throughout the company ' s operations in california , texas , mexico and scotland . with the latest round of layoffs , semtech ' s work force has been reduced by 28 % from about 415 one year ago .\nsemtech said the microelectronics unit had a loss of about $ 600 , 000 on $ 1 . 6 million in revenue in its latest fiscal year . semtech expects to record a loss of about $ 300 , 000 in connection with the sale in its fourth - quarter results .\n\u201cthere\u2019s always been a problem to take a facility that\u2019s meant for military applications and spin it into the highly competitive commercial world and make it affordable , \u201d russell said . \u201chistory has shown that you can\u2019t do both in the same facility and have the infrastructure be complementary . \u201d\n\u201cit would be a logical extension of our growth , but we\u2019re not hell - bent on becoming a public company , \u201d russell said . \u201cwe think we do what we do better than anybody else , and as we demonstrate that it will allow us to grow naturally . that\u2019s what we\u2019re trying to do . \u201d\nsign up for our newsletter to stay connected and receive all the latest information , news and stories from industry today right in your inbox .\nplease fill out the form below . the media kit , which includes pricing options and information on our audience will be sent to your inbox shortly .\nwe use cookies to provide you with a better experience . by continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our cookie policy .\nin 14 years at toyota motor sales , usa , yamauchi helped develop and implement the toyota production system ( tps ) . he worked in all aspects of toyota\u2019s supply chain and helped suppliers meet stringent standards and transform their operations into lean processes .\nthank you for helping us to improve our forums . is this comment offensive ? please tell us why .\nby j . brunning and r . rayit , saras technology , leeds , u . k .\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 .\nthere were sensors galore at sensors expo 2018 , and a number of them opened eyes with new and interesting features targeting iiot .\nenter your email above to receive messages about offerings by informa , its brands , affiliates and / or third - 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medium volume , high - complexity products to international blue - chip aerospace and defense , industrial , and medical companies . with manufacturing facilities in springfield and wilmington , ma , longmont , co , san marcos and fremont , ca , suzhou , china and tijuana , mexico , oncore manages customers\u2019 high - complexity products while providing them maximum flexibility to manage their business in a close , collaborative relationship . more information is available at urltoken . oncore is an equal opportunity employer .\nneo tech\u2019s business is all about converting your innovative product technology into engineered products , connecting you with the most capable supply base , manufacturing products with care and delivering them to your customers on time . neo tech is large enough to offer refined tier 1 tools , processes and capabilities , and small enough to care about your business as much as you do . if you are looking to work with one of the top electronics manufacturing companies , reach out to us today !\nneo tech manufactures mission critical products such as microelectronics , ceramic substrates , microwave integrated circuits and rf filters , that are deployed in numerous marquee programs including the joint strike fighter , patriot missile system , and the international space station . the company also has a legacy in building advanced circuit card assemblies and systems requiring precision ipc class 3 soldering and advanced testing , and microwave electronics using wire bonding and wedge bonding ; all manufactured in itar and as9100 certified facilities . also medical product manufacturing experience requiring fda registration , including implantable applications .\nneo tech excels at managing complex solutions that deliver agile and adaptable fulfillment of your products . our people , processes and system tools are well suited to produce highly regulated and challenging products with complex supply chains . we employ common processes across all sites worldwide that enable seamless process transfers . we deploy a single erp , advanced supply chain management tools , and neo tech\u2019s proprietary shop floor data management toolset .\nneo tech offers a full suite of solutions that enable emerging businesses speed and flexibility \u2013 both large and small \u2013 creating a \u201cpath - to - volume\u201d that accelerates the product launch process . neo tech electronic design services , such as digital circuit design or analog circuit design , extends the reach of your r & d spend and informs your design process with neo tech manufacturing know - how . neo tech offers both quick turn production of prototypes and rapid npi process through velocity business sites .\nneo tech\u2019s global footprint enables optimized landed cost models for your worldwide fulfillment needs .\n\u201cwe are excited to introduce our new name \u2013 neo tech \u2013 to our current and future customers and business partners\u201d , said david brakenwagen , neo tech chief sales and marketing officer . \u201cour new name embodies the proud heritage of our roots and captures our combined value proposition which is to be the technology and manufacturing partner of choice for oem\u2019s requiring a complete suite of end - to - end solutions . \u201d\n\u201cour name now represents the breadth of our offering , from concept to volume production , and microelectronics to top - level assemblies , \u201d said sudesh arora , neo tech chief executive officer . \u201cthe new neo tech brand provides a very unique value proposition to the market place . \u201d\nneo tech in the medical device market : the market faces continued cost pressures due to the device tax and the affordable healthcare act . neo tech offers a full suite of product realization services at multiple manufacturing locations supporting customer needs for regulatory compliance to fda 21cfr820 and iso13485 standards compliance . neo tech\u2019s microelectronic products also offer unique miniaturization opportunities as demanded in wearable and implantable devices , as well as rf ablation devices .\nneo tech in the aerospace and defense market : products manufactured at neo tech have been deployed in numerous marquee programs including the joint strike fighter , patriot missile system , mars rover , and the international space station . neo tech has delivered high - reliability microelectronics solutions including hybrid devices , microwave integrated circuits , ceramic substrates , and rf filters . the company also has a legacy in building advanced circuit card assemblies and systems requiring precision ipc class 3 soldering and advanced testing , coating & under - fill ; all manufactured in itar and as9100 certified facilities .\nneo tech\u2019s business is all about converting your innovative product technology into engineered products , connecting you with the most capable supply base , manufacturing products with care and delivering them to your customers on time . neo tech is large enough to offer refined tier 1 tools , processes and capabilities , and small enough to care about your business as much as you do .\nour purpose is clear \u2013 converting your innovative product technology into engineered products , connecting you with the most capable supply base , manufacturing products with care and delivering them to your customers on time . we deliver results with a level of trust , integrity , commitment and service unmatched in our industry .\nto be our customer\u2019s partner of choice by producing tailored solutions , performing continuous improvement , and providing a great work environment .\nwork is for me , not stress full . in my case , i call it a paid hobby . management has no idea what i am doing . i work pretty much alone . hardest part of the job is\nnot enough to do\n. most enjoyable part of the job is , being left to my own .\nthe only good thing about that place is we got to listen to our radios well we worked . i\u2019ve been a screen printer for 29 years and i learned a lot . 10 years in another company in california and then 19 1 / 2 years here\ntypical day at work was enjoyable . i stayed busy throughout the day without being overwhelmed with work . i learned new computer skills and all basic shipping and receiving duties . management was great , very caring and understanding .\nlacks management and direction . job work / life balance could improve across all locations . job security is unstable . provides a good team and learning environment\n80 % of so called\nengineers\nare promoted by a single person without a college degree\nthey made the amazing thing happens\n. management are fragmented and again conducted by a punch of loyal with inadequate education .\neven though this company my sound great at first , they are known to lay off large amout of people at a time to purchase up to date advanced machines and equipment . if your looking for something permanent / long term . . . this is not the job for you .\ndid the morning maintenance , spent the rest of the day looking for things to do . this company has about 18 workers that are set in there ways because they have worked with each other for along time , and it hard to fit in .\na typical day consisted of cleaning parts . i learned to solder and test parts and clean them as well . the hardest part of the job was the long distance commute every morning . the co - 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sunnyvale - santa clara , ca metropolitan area .\n32 , 651 white 10 , 499 hispanic 1 , 372 black 4 , 812 asian 530 native american 305 hawaiian 5 , 614 other 76 . 1 % white 24 . 5 % hispanic 3 . 2 % black 11 . 2 % asian 1 . 2 % native american 0 . 7 % hawaiian 13 . 1 % other\n21 , 151 white 403 hispanic 268 black 971 asian 71 native american 22 hawaiian 169 other 94 . 7 % white 1 . 8 % hispanic 1 . 2 % black 4 . 3 % asian 0 . 3 % native american 0 . 1 % hawaiian 0 . 8 % other\nthis location is in middlesex county and the boston - cambridge - newton , ma - nh metropolitan area .\nabstract : a controller for controlling the frequency of an oscillator associated with establishing the switching frequency of a pwm power supply . each one of a plurality of pwm power supplies are connected through a common bus to a bi - directional connection on the controller . the controller has an internal comparator which compares its associated oscillator frequency with the frequency on the common bus . if the frequency of its associated oscillator is lower than the frequency on the bus then the controller increases its associated oscillator frequency to the the bus frequency . if the frequency on the bus is less than the frequency of its associated oscillator then the controller elevates the bus frequency to its associated oscillator frequency . in this manner , the power supply associated with the oscillator having the highest frequency establishes the master frequency and all other oscillators are slaves . the controller can be either capacitively or dc coupled to its associated oscillator ."]}
{"id": 54359, "summary": [{"text": "fast food advertising promotes fast food products and utilizes numerous aspects to reach out to the public .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "along with automobiles , insurance , retail outlets , and consumer electronics , fast food is among the most heavily advertised sectors of the united states economy ; spending over 4.6 billion dollars on advertising in 2012 .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "a 2013 ad age compilation of the 25 largest u.s. advertisers ranked mcdonald 's as the fourth-largest advertiser ( spending us$ 957,000,000 on measurable advertisements in 2012 ) and subway as the nineteenth largest ( us$ 516,000,000 ) . ", "topic": 21}], "title": "fast food advertising", "paragraphs": ["the fast food chain has been criticised for what its critics say is a cynical move to addict children to fast food .\ntelevision nonprogram content time was assessed across 6 mutually exclusive categories that included food products , non - fast food restaurants , fast food restaurants , other products , public service announcements , and tv promotions . food advertising was assessed according to 7 food categories - - cereal , snacks , sweets , beverages , fast food restaurants , non - fast food restaurants , and other food products - - and then examined across more detailed categories .\nsocial networking sites can have a major impact on children\u2019s perception of fast food .\nrestaurant brands ' kfc is not the only fast food franchise to sponsor sports .\nhere are six ways to make good choices in the face of fast food ads .\nhealth campaigners have warned that fast food giants are increasingly turning to the internet to circumvent moves designed to curb advertising aimed at children .\ncraypo l , purcell a , samuels se , agron p , bell e , takada e . fast food sales on high school campuses : results from the 2000 california high school fast food survey .\na mcdonald ' s spokeswoman says the fast - food chain supported sports clubs in a responsible manner .\nthe proportion of children with any recall of food after seeing fast - food television advertising , by company ( mcdonalds , burger king ) and ad type ( children\u2019s , adult ) .\nfast food marketing via social media and mobile devices \u2014 media that are popular with teens \u2014 grew exponentially .\nalcohol , tobacco , and fast - food industry sponsorship of sport sends the wrong message to the population .\nthe industry does have a voluntary children ' s food and beverage advertising initiative .\nthe study uncovers that when advertising for some fast food companies , marketers target programs with a greater spike in black viewership to expose consumers to their product .\nthe organisers of the olympic games have been criticised for accepting sponsorship from fast food giants and fizzy drinks manufacturers .\ne all know that sex sells , and fast food advertising is littered with subtle and not so subtle allusions to beef and buns . in 2009 , a singaporean\nin conclusion , this study assessed what children recalled after seeing mcdonald\u2019s and burger king television advertising for fast food . children were less likely to recall food after viewing children\u2019s compared to adult fast food television ads , and few children recalled the healthy foods that both companies purported to be advertising in their children\u2019s ads . instead , they commonly recalled a premium or a movie character tie - in . self - regulation of children\u2019s fast food advertising aims to achieve a de - emphasis on premiums and to communicate healthy menu choices . the results of the present study raise concerns about self - regulation of children\u2019s fast food advertising , along with the need to move toward pattern or practice assessments in the evaluation of all commercial advertising aimed at children .\nin the united states , the fast food companies mcdonald\u2019s and burger king participate in marketing self - regulation programs that aim to limit emphasis on premiums and promote emphasis of healthy food choices . we determine what children recall from fast food television advertisements aired by these companies .\nfood and beverage advertising targeted at children influences their product preferences , requests and diet .\nadvertising expenditures for us food products were $ 7 . 3 billion in 1999 . [\nmorton h . the television advertising of food to children : a south australian study .\nthe effects of fast food on the body [ infographic ] , pietrangelo a and carey e , healthline ( 2 november 2015 ) . fast foods often contain too many calories and too little nutrition .\nquestionable nutritional standards aside , fast food firms have a history of producing outlandish , eyebrow - raising advertising . here are 11 more of the weirdest and most controversial campaigns .\nthe proportion of children with any recall of 1 ) a premium / tie - in , 2 ) any food , or 3 ) healthy food after seeing fast - food television advertising targeted to children , by company ( mcdonalds , burger king ) .\ntwo years after making its first ever loss , the world ' s biggest fast food company is back in the black .\nwhile the american love affair with fast food is in some ways subsiding\u2014as seen by fast food giants like mcdonald ' s , that are struggling to attract customers\u2014some people are still hooked . a gallup poll from last year found that some 16 percent of people in the country eat fast food several times a week , while nearly a third still eat it once a week .\nwe welcome ofcom ' s decision to restrict advertising junk food to under - 16s .\ngamble m , cotunga n . a quarter century of tv food advertising targeted at children .\na spoonful of sugar . television food advertising aimed at children : an international comparative study .\namerican kids see , on average , three to five ads for fast food per day . and about 50 percent of all ads directed at children are for food .\neating fast food has pretty much become routine for many families , the researchers found . one - third of children and teens reported consuming fast food at least once a week , and 16 % to 17 % of adolescents\u2019 caloric intake came from fast food restaurants . on an average visit to a fast - food restaurant , teens ordered 800 to 1 , 100 calories in a single meal ( 30 % of which came from saturated fat or sugar ) \u2014 that\u2019s half of their recommended daily caloric intake .\nit ' s all very well banning advertising of the food to kids , but kids are still going to be eating the food because there ' s point - of - sales advertising and there ' s the pressure that ' s put on the parents to go out and get a fast food burger .\nit ' s hard to blame people for craving fast food when they are inundated with advertising from such a young age . but what\u2019s disturbing is just how far fast food companies will go to target kids from groups already more likely to suffer from obesity \u2013 including the poor , rural americans and black americans .\nfood industry advertising that targets children and youth has been linked to the increase of childhood obesity .\nparents can do their part to minimise the impact of junk food advertising and encourage healthy eating .\nadvertisements for unhealthy food products are everywhere and children and teens continue to be a main target audience . television is still where you will find the most fast food advertising ; however there has been a rise in advertising through mobile devices and social media , which are popular with young people . more fast food advertisements than ever before are appearing on facebook , youtube , twitter , and kids\u2019 websites . there are even fast food mobile apps available that offer special deals and games , called \u201cadvergame\u201d which prominently features the company\u2019s products and reinforces the brand .\nthe full report , tools for consumers and researchers , and more information about the potential impact of food advertising on childhood obesity are available online at the fast food facts website . follow the rudd center on twitter at @ uconnruddcenter .\na team of public health researchers from yale university\u2019s rudd center for food policy & obesity spent more than a year compiling data on 12 of the nation\u2019s big fast - food restaurants , and what they found surprised even them : despite industry efforts to reduce marketing aimed at children , fast - food advertising geared toward 2 - to - 18 - year - olds increased .\nthe purpose of this article is to examine the food advertising and marketing channels used to target us children and adolescents , the impact of food advertising on eating behavior of youth , and current regulation and policies . the emphasis of this article is on food advertising and marketing practices in the united states .\nthe study also uncovers that in addition to more fast food advertising , two thirds of the food ads exposed to minority children included\npromot [ ing ] products that are high in sugar , saturated fat and / or sodium .\n\u201cwith a lifetime customer worth an estimated $ 100 , 000 to a retailer , fast food companies have taken to force - feeding junk food advertising to kids through mobile phone applications and social platforms such as youtube , \u201d said godfrey .\nthe end goal of fast - food marketing is to improve brand affinity starting at an early age , the researchers found . in fact , much of the chains\u2019 advertising was targeted at parents \u2014 the thinking is that the more exposure mom and dad have , the more routine fast food dining would seem . it helps also that the current generation of new parents is the first to have grown up with exposure to fast - food advertising themselves . these parents already have a built - in childhood connection to companies like mcdonald\u2019s .\nthe latest report by yale rudd center found that the fast food industry has increased its spending on advertisements , up 8 % from 2009 , to $ 4 . 6 billion a year to advertise mostly unhealthy products . every day on television , preschoolers view , on average , 2 . 8 ads , children view 3 . 2 ads , and teens view 4 . 8 ads for fast food . the problem is that advertising is effective , with research showing that children exposed to fast food advertising are more likely to consume fast food and have increased weight . advertisements targeting children encourages consumption of nutritionally poor items and contribute to poor diet and obesity among young people .\na 9pm watershed should be introduced immediately which includes a ban on junk food brand advertising .\none in four australian children is overweight or obese . is junk food advertising part of the problem ?\nto examine exposure to food advertising on television ( tv ) among children aged 2 through 11 years .\ncitation : bernhardt am , wilking c , gilbert - diamond d , emond ja , sargent jd ( 2015 ) children\u2019s recall of fast food television advertising\u2014testing the adequacy of food marketing regulation . plos one 10 ( 3 ) : e0119300 . urltoken\nthere is also a growing trend of fast food vendors in schools . about 20 % of us high schools offer brand - name fast foods , such as pizza hut , taco bell , or subway . [ 47 ] the results from the 2000 california high school fast food survey conducted in 171 us school districts with 345 public high schools found that 24 % of districts with a fast food or beverage contract gave exclusive advertising promotion rights to that company , including placement of the company ' s name and logo on school equipment and facilities . [ 49 ] only 13 % of the districts did not allow advertising on campus .\nthe king of fast - food . the biggest japanese video game company . nintendo and mcdonald ' s have been in cahoots for years .\nmcdonald ' s fan and conservative mp boris johnson is not taken by the idea of being told by the fast food giant to exercise .\nthe report also found that african american kids and teens are exposed to at least 50 % more fast food ads than their white counterparts .\nanother fast food brand , mcdonald ' s , is also closely linked to sport in new zealand , supporting junior football and the olympics .\nwhy we chose this publication : while previous studies have examined the association between childhood obesity and television viewing , this study provides evidence that a ban solely on television fast - food restaurant advertising may effectively reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children . these researchers suggest that the elimination of the tax deductibility of television fast - food restaurant advertising may serve as another policy option worthy of further exploration .\nwhat researchers found : overall , exposure to fast - food restaurant advertising increases the likelihood of children and adolescents being overweight . banning fast - food and restaurant television advertisements would reduce the number of overweight children ages 3\u201311 by 18 percent . the number of overweight adolescents aged 12\u201318 would decrease by 14 percent . by eliminating the tax deductibility of food advertising costs , the number of overweight children and adolescents would reduce by 7 and 5 percent , respectively .\naustralia\u2019s voluntary advertising codes around the marketing of fast food to children are not very effective in protecting them from being manipulated by innovative online marketing , especially in social media , our new research has found .\nsome fast food advertisers target black children when trying to market their products , but a recent study shows just how disproportionate that marketing can be .\nthe current methods for preparing fast food are less likely to be found in cookbooks than in trade journals such as food technologist and food engineering . aside from the salad greens and tomatoes , most fast food is delivered to the restaurant already frozen , canned , dehydrated , or freeze - dried . a fast food kitchen is merely the final stage in a vast and highly complex system of mass production . foods that may look familiar have in fact been completely reformulated . what we eat has changed more in the last forty years than in the previous forty thousand . like cheyenne mountain , today\u2019s fast food conceals remarkable technological advances behind an ordinary - looking fa\u00e7ade . much of the taste and aroma of american fast food , for example , is now manufactured at a series of large chemical plants off the new jersey turnpike .\ngallo ae . food advertising in the united states . in : usda / economic research service , editor .\ncouncil of better business bureaus . ( 2013 ) children ' s food and beverage advertising initiative . available :\nadvertising self regulatory council ( asrc ) ( 2010 ) caru refers haribo advertising to ftc for further review . available at :\nof critical importance is whether youth - targeted marketing and advertising of food products has any impact on children ' s food behaviors or body weight . almost all of the studies on the impact of food advertising on children ' s food preferences and behaviors were conducted in the mid 1970s and the 1980s . these studies focused on the relationship between children ' s exposure to television advertising and their food preferences , food choices , food intake or purchase requests . a recent review [ 37 ] on the effects of television food advertising on preschool and school - age children ' s food behavior concluded that : 1 ) studies of food preferences using experimental designs have consistently shown that children exposed to advertising will choose advertised food products at significantly higher rates than children who were not exposed ; 2 ) findings from food purchase request studies based on surveys , diaries , experimental trials , and direct observation of mother - child pairs shopping have consistently shown that children ' s exposure to food television advertising increases the number of attempts children make to influence food purchases their parents buy ; 3 ) purchase requests for specific brands or categories of food products also reflect product advertising frequencies ; and 4 ) fewer studies have been conducted on food advertising effects on actual food intake , in part due to difficulty in controlling children ' s exposure to advertising or to foods outside experimental settings . [ 37 ]\n\u2018poor quality food\u2019 naturally means high fat / high carbohydrate food . or food high in sugar to enable a \u2018low fat\u2019 label to be used .\nnext time you see a fast food commercial , watch how long it takes before you get info about the food itself . often , ads can be a lot of flash and not much else .\nchoice said the sponsorship of children\u2019s sporting events by fast food companies undermines the healthy eating messages that governments and parents try to promote to children , while normalising the relationship between junk food and sport .\ni do not mean to suggest that fast food is solely responsible for every social problem now haunting the united states . in some cases ( such as the malling and sprawling of the west ) the fast food industry has been a catalyst and a symptom of larger economic trends . in other cases ( such as the rise of franchising and the spread of obesity ) fast food has played a more central role . by tracing the diverse influences of fast food i hope to shed light not only on the workings of an important industry , but also on a distinctively american way of viewing the world .\nwhile our major sporting bodies kicked the cigarette - sponsorship habit years ago , it seems like they can ' t get enough greasy fast food money .\nusing the 1979 child - young adult national longitudinal survey of youth and the 1997 national longitudinal survey of youth , researchers estimate the effect of fast - food restaurant television advertising on children and adolescents and being overweight .\nofcom has been told by the government to draw up a regime that will control the advertising of unhealthy food .\nchoice said the growing popularity of mobile phones has caused fast food brands to develop a range of sophisticated strategies aimed at promoting their \u201cunhealthy offerings\u201d to children .\nanother possibility would be to outlaw all food advertising - even healthy products - before a watershed . this would stop junk food manufacturers being singled out for a ban .\n\u25ba there is insufficient research on the direct effects of food advertising on child health . \u25ba using nationally representative individual - level data , this study analyzes the effect of advertising on consumption . \u25ba exposure to 100 incremental tv ads for sugar - sweetened carbonated soft drinks was related to a 9 . 4 % rise in children ' s consumption of soft drinks . \u25ba fast food advertising was significantly related to body mass index for children \u226585th bmi percentile . \u25ba evidence suggests that advertising can increase overall consumption of unhealthy food categories .\nofcom ' s ban on junk food advertising during programmes targeted at under - 16s does not go far enough .\nofcom has acted in the interests of the advertising and junk food industry , not our nation ' s children .\nfood and drink companies now have many ways to reach children as the line between entertainment and advertising is increasingly blurred .\na japanese professor calls the trio of obesity , diabetes and heart disease the \u2018mcdiseases\u2019 , because fast food is seen as a cause of rising levels of disease .\nthe government does not currently regulate marketing practices in the fast food industry . chains like mcdonald ' s have launched voluntary initiatives to improve the quality and nutrition of the foods they offer to children , and committed to shifting their kid - focused marketing to healthier items . examples of industry initiatives include the children ' s food and beverage advertising initiative , which promises to curb the advertising of unhealthy foods , and kids livewell program , which is meant to boost to the number of healthy offerings at fast food restaurants .\nchildren\u2019s net impressions of television fast food advertising indicate that industry self - regulation failed to achieve a de - emphasis on toy premiums and tie - ins and did not adequately communicate healthy menu choices . the methods devised for this study could be used to monitor and better regulate advertising patterns of practice .\nwhen comparing in - game ( ground and uniform signage ) and in - break television advertising , it was clear that viewers had significantly more time exposure to alcohol and junk food products through in - game advertising than they did through in - break advertising .\nit is still working with \u201cstakeholders from the media , advertising , retail and food industries\u201d as well as the advertising standards authority of singapore ( asas ) to draft guidelines for this . this was first announced in 2012 , and authorities also conducted an online public consultation exercise that year . ( read : no more fast - food marketing for children ? )\nthat ' s right , tv shows with a larger audience of african - american viewers are fed more junk food advertising .\nvictorian television viewers were exposed to a higher volume of junk food and alcohol advertising during sports broadcasts than during other programming .\n] in - school commercial activities related to food and beverages include 1 ) product sales ; 2 ) direct advertising ; 3 ) indirect advertising ; and 4 ) market research with students . [\nin 2012 the fast food industry spent $ 4 . 6 billion to advertise mostly unhealthy products , and children and teens remained key audiences for that advertising , according to a report by the rudd center for food policy & obesity . the report highlights a few positive developments , such as healthier sides and beverages in most restaurants\u2019 kids\u2019 meals , but also shows that restaurants still have a long way to go to promote only healthier fast - food options to kids .\nelitists have always looked down at fast food , criticizing how it tastes and regarding it as another tacky manifestation of american popular culture . the aesthetics of fast food are of much less concern to me than its impact upon the lives of ordinary americans , both as workers and consumers . most of all , i am concerned about its impact on the nation\u2019s children . fast food is heavily marketed to children and prepared by people who are barely older than children . this is an industry that both feeds and feeds off the young . during the two years spent researching this book , i ate an enormous amount of fast food . most of it tasted pretty good . that is one of the main reasons people buy fast food ; it has been carefully designed to taste good . it\u2019s also inexpensive and convenient . but the value meals , two - for - one deals , and free refills of soda give a distorted sense of how much fast food actually costs . the real price never appears on the menu .\nthe companies will argue that they can ' t control it if some people eat more fast food than others , but at the same time , they ' re increasing the disproportionate demand through their marketing ,\nharris said .\nfor that reason regulating marketing in fast food companies is the only way to solve this problem .\nfrom lighting tricks to photoshop alterations , fast food brands know exactly what to do to get their burgers looking juicy and bread looking fluffy when they advertise to the masses .\nbusiness insider looked at some of the most popular menu items from the uk ' s top fast food restaurants to see how their promo photos differ from the real thing .\nkaiser family foundation ( 2007 ) . food for thought : television food advertising to children in the united states . washington , d . c . : author . retrieved from urltoken .\nalready , fast foods account for too many calories and feed too many children in this country . nearly a third of american kids between the ages of 2 and 11 \u2014 and nearly half of those aged 12 to 19 \u2014 eat or drink something from a fast food restaurant each day , according to a study from 2008 . and fast food accounts for roughly 13 percent of total calories eaten by children and teenagers aged 2 to 18 in the united states .\nthe sociologist george ritzer has attacked the fast food industry for celebrating a narrow measure of efficiency over every other human value , calling the triumph of mcdonald\u2019s the irrationality of rationality . others consider the fast food industry proof of the nation\u2019s great economic vitality , a beloved american institution that appeals overseas to millions who admire our way of life . indeed , the values , the culture , and the industrial arrangements of our fast food nation are now being exported to the rest of the world . fast food has joined hollywood movies , blue jeans , and pop music as one of america\u2019s most prominent cultural exports . unlike other commodities , however , fast food isn\u2019t viewed , read , played , or worn . it enters the body and becomes part of the consumer . no other industry offers , both literally and figuratively , so much insight into the nature of mass consumption .\nchildren aged 2 through 11 years are exposed to a substantial amount of food advertising through tv , but the dramatic increase in childhood obesity rates during the past few decades was not mirrored by similar changes in food advertising exposure . however , we found evidence of a very recent ( 2000 - 2005 ) upward trend in the amount of exposure to food advertising on tv among us children .\nmarketers are smart - - they know how to make fast food look so tasty , cheap , even fun . in fact , you\u2019ll probably see four or five ads for fast food on tv today . their goal is to get you to spend your money . it\u2019s up to you to weed through the hype and choose what\u2019s best for your body .\nwhat researchers studied : fast - food restaurant television advertising data was collected from competitive media reporting ( cmr ) . both the1979 child - young adult national longitudinal survey of youth and the 1997 national longitudinal survey of youth provided information on children and adolescents .\nmost fast food restaurants stepped up advertising to children and teens , \u201d said jennifer harris , the rudd center\u2019s director of marketing initiatives and lead author of the report . \u201cmost advertising promotes unhealthy regular menu items and often takes unfair advantage of young people\u2019s vulnerability to marketing , making it even tougher for parents to raise healthy children . \u201d\nhorgan kb , choate m , brownell kd . television food advertising . in : singer d g and singer j l , editor .\nthe mediterranean diet wasn\u2019t planned for good health \u2013 this was the food produced locally by the inhabitants . it has persisted for so long because of the low income level of the southern mediterranean area \u2013 they couldn\u2019t afford less nutritious \u2018fast\u2019 food !\nthe second meta - analysis appears in the american journal of clinical nutrition and is a bit narrower in scope : it looked only at studies on how exposure to unhealthy food advertising affects food consumption .\n) . it is unclear how much money is spent on food advertising specifically directed at children and adolescents , but estimates are available for overall youth - oriented advertising in the us . it is estimated that over $ 1 billion is spent on media advertising to children , mostly on television . [\nbig food and drink companies are under fire from health advocates and parents for bombarding children with junk food advertising and sophisticated marketing techniques . it ' s not just tv advertising influencing children anymore \u2013 they can be reached in many ways , through new and constantly evolving media platforms .\nmarketing of food to children on the internet is even more complex since the boundaries between content and pure advertising is often less clear than on television . only a minority of advertisers include reminders distinguishing content from pure advertising .\nfood companies spend less than one half of 1 percent of their marketing dollars to promote fruits and vegetables , according to a 2012 report from the federal trade commission . instead , they peddle mainly fast - food restaurant items , sugary beverages and cereal .\nin the face of strong evidence that junk food ads are part of the obesity problem , the food industry has created voluntary codes to restrict the advertising of unhealthy foods\ndirected primarily at children\n.\ni reckon so , which is why i was struck by the huge hypocrisy of sports which want to fight youth obesity , but fail to examine their own sponsorship deals with fast food companies .\nnational association of broadcasters ' first adopted self - regulatory toy tv advertising guidelines .\nwhat ' s the big dif ' ? : differences between marketing and advertising .\nnational council of better business children ' s advertising review unit . 2003 . urltoken\nadvertising self regulatory council ( asrc ) ( 2010 ) caru refers haribo advertising to ftc for further review . available at : urltoken . accessed 2013 october 22 .\nthis study gauged the net impression of children\u2019s fast food televised advertising on the intended audience . we found that two thirds of children shown mdc ads and half shown bkc ads failed to recall any food at all and were just as likely to recall premiums , even though the advertisements were supposed to emphasize food and make premiums secondary . when children did recall food , they rarely mentioned the healthy choices these companies purported to be advertising under cfbai , even though such images were included in all of the children\u2019s ads . in contrast , most children recalled food after watching adult fast food advertisements , which shows that they had the developmental capability of noticing food when it is the primary focus of the advertisement . these findings are consistent with those of a recently published content analysis that assessed television ads from both companies and concluded that there was an under - emphasis of food in children\u2019s ads compared to adult ads [ 13 ] .\na hamburger and french fries became the quintessential american meal in the 1950s , thanks to the promotional efforts of the fast food chains . the typical american now consumes approximately three hamburgers and four orders of french fries every week . but the steady barrage of fast food ads , full of thick juicy burgers and long golden fries , rarely mentions where these foods come from nowadays or what ingredients they contain . the birth of the fast food industry coincided with eisenhower - era glorifications of technology , with optimistic slogans like better living through chemistry and our friend the atom . the sort of technological wizardry that walt disney promoted on television and at disneyland eventually reached its fulfillment in the kitchens of fast food restaurants . indeed , the corporate culture of mcdonald\u2019s seems inextricably linked to that of the disney empire , sharing a reverence for sleek machinery , electronics , and automation . the leading fast food chains still embrace a boundless faith in science - and as a result have changed not just what americans eat , but also how their food is made .\nthe report , \u201c fast food facts 2013 , \u201d is a follow - up to a report released in 2010 . using the same methods , researchers examined 18 of the top fast - food restaurants in the united states and documented changes in the nutritional quality of menu items along with changes in marketing to children and teens on tv , the internet , social media , and mobile devices .\nover the last three decades , fast food has infiltrated every nook and cranny of american society . an industry that began with a handful of modest hot dog and hamburger stands in southern california has spread to every corner of the nation , selling a broad range of foods wherever paying customers may be found . fast food is now served at restaurants and drive - throughs , at stadiums , airports , zoos , high schools , elementary schools , and universities , on cruise ships , trains , and airplanes , at k - marts , wal - marts , gas stations , and even at hospital cafeterias . in 1970 , americans spent about $ 6 billion on fast food ; in 2000 , they spent more than $ 110 billion . americans now spend more money on fast food than on higher education , personal computers , computer software , or new cars . they spend more on fast food than on movies , books , magazines , newspapers , videos , and recorded music - combined .\nlewis mk , hill aj . food advertising on british children ' s television : a content analysis and experimental study with nine - year olds .\npolicy experts in the u . s . says they ' re not particularly optimistic about the prospects of legislation restricting food advertising to children here .\nburger king corp . ( 2007 ) burger king corporation\u2019s pledge . council of the better business bureaus children\u2019s food and beverage advertising initiative . available :\nmcdonald ' s usa . ( 2007 ) mcdonald\u2019s usa support . council of the better business bureaus children\u2019s food and beverage advertising initiative . available :\ncouncil of better business bureaus . ( 2013 ) children ' s food and beverage advertising initiative . available : urltoken . accessed 2014 october 29 .\nthis particular study , though it also assessed the frequency with which fast food companies advertised to specific demographics , did not look at whether the content of the ads was different depending on the audience .\nit is evident that food advertising targeting children is well - funded and saturates their environment from multiple channels . furthermore , much of the non - television advertising , such as the food companies ' web sites , toys , in - school marketing , is indirect and subtle ( e . g . , is it a toy or an ad ? ) . finally , available evidence suggests that food ads on television have an influence on children ' s food choices . as children have become an increasingly important target market for the food industry , consumer and child advocate organizations have become increasingly concerned that adequate safeguards exist to protect children from exploitative commercial gain . [ 72 - 74 ] concerns over the effects of advertising to children have raised issues about the need for tighter controls on food advertising to children . this section reviews us regulations related to food advertising to children .\nadvertising self - regulatory council ( asrc ) ( 2012 ) the advertising industry ' s process of voluntary self - regulation . council of better business bureaus . available :\nyears from now , we will undoubtedly look back at how we approve of food advertising today as illogical - - and possibly immoral . the sooner we can change the rules of the game for food advertising and realize that we are nurturing poor eating habits , the sooner we can make an impact .\nat this point there ' s little evidence that self - regulation has had an impact on the amount of junk food advertising children are exposed to .\nfollowing an announcement in 2012 on its intentions to restrict advertising of unhealthy food to children , local authorities have firmed up their intentions with a deadline .\nalcohol and junk food advertising and promotion through sport ( pdf - 666 kb ) , victorian health promotion foundation , research highlights ( 2014 ) . this research summary highlights the amount and the nature of alcohol and junk food advertising and promotion during sports broadcasting on television in victoria . key finding were :\nchildren\u2019s exposure to tv ads for unhealthy food products ( i . e . , high - calorie , low - nutrient snacks , fast foods and sweetened drinks ) are a significant risk factor for obesity .\nwhile it is clearly positive that ' cartoon time ' advertising has been banned , the danger is children will still be bombarded by slick advertising messages to consume the kinds of food that are , quite literally , making them ill .\nofcom also said there would be new rules governing advertising to primary school age children .\n) . these books are being promoted as teaching tools but are clever advertising ploys .\nstrasburger vc . children and tv advertising : nowhere to run , nowhere to hide .\nwise up to teens : insight into marketing and advertising to teenagers , 2nd edition .\nholak sl , tang ye . advertising ' s effect on the product evolutionary cycle .\nchildren ' s advertising review unit ( 2009 ) self - regulatory program for children ' s advertising . new york , ny : council of better business bureaus . available :\nour interviews indicate children are influenced by the promotion of fast food products as well as the complimentary toys , exploiting their natural curiosity about new foods and love of novelty . eventually , this leads to likely purchase of the advertised food and a change of their eating habits .\nand melanie leech , director of industry body the food and drink federation , said :\nofcom notes tv advertising has a modest , direct effect on children ' s food choices and is only one among many influences .\nchildhood obesity around the world , and particularly in the united states , is an escalating problem that is especially detrimental as its effects carry on into adulthood . in this paper we employ the 1979 child - young adult national longitudinal survey of youth and the 1997 national longitudinal survey of youth to estimate the effects of fast - food restaurant advertising on children and adolescents being overweight . the advertising measure used is the number of hours of spot television fast - food restaurant advertising messages seen per week . our results indicate that a ban on these advertisements would reduce the number of overweight children ages 3 - 11 in a fixed population by 10 percent and would reduce the number of overweight adolescents ages 12 - 18 by 12 percent . the elimination of the tax deductibility of this type of advertising would produce smaller declines of between 3 and 5 percent in these outcomes but would impose lower costs on children and adults who consume fast food in moderation because positive information about restaurants that supply this type of food would not be banned completely from television .\nthis is a book about fast food , the values it embodies , and the world it has made . fast food has proven to be a revolutionary force in american life ; i am interested in it both as a commodity and as a metaphor . what people eat ( or don\u2019t eat ) has always been determined by a complex interplay of social , economic , and technological forces . the early roman republic was fed by its citizen - farmers ; the roman empire , by its slaves . a nation\u2019s diet can be more revealing than its art or literature . on any given day in the united states about one - quarter of the adult population visits a fast food restaurant . during a relatively brief period of time , the fast food industry has helped to transform not only the american diet , but also our landscape , economy , workforce , and popular culture . fast food and its consequences have become inescapable , regardless of whether you eat it twice a day , try to avoid it , or have never taken a single bite .\nin sweden , tv advertising to the under 12\u2019s has been illegal since 1991 . other european countries , including italy , poland , belgium and ireland , are actively debating the issue of advertising to kids . and britain\u2019s pressure groups regularly call for stricter controls on food advertising to the young so that they don\u2019t gain extra weight .\nfood magazine provides analytical feature driven content directly related to the concerns and interests of food and drink manufacturers in production and technical roles .\nfast food restaurants in black neighborhoods have significantly higher odds of using kids ' meal toy displays to market their products to children compared to restaurants in white neighborhoods ,\nsaid punam ohri - vachaspati , the lead author of the study .\nthe associations we observe are troubling because we know that black children are at higher risk for consuming unhealthy diets including fast food , and have higher prevalence of obesity .\ndespite creating voluntary codes to restrict the television advertisements of unhealthy foods to children , consumer group choice has found that fast food companies aren\u2019t applying the same restrictions to their social media marketing and mobile phone apps .\nfor more information on food advertising and resources for parents , see junkbusters , the parents ' jury , obesity policy coalition , or the healthy kids association .\nfood ads on television make up 50 percent of all the ad time on children\u2019s shows . these ads are almost completely dominated by unhealthy food products ( 34 percent for candy and snacks , 28 percent for cereal , 10 percent for fast food , 4 percent for dairy products , 1 percent for fruit juices , and 0 percent for fruits or vegetables ) . children are rarely exposed to public service announcements or advertising for healthier foods .\nis advertising such a demon anyway ? a review of 20 studies by the british \u2018social affairs unit\u2019 said that it was \u2018naive\u2019 to suppose that children were easily manipulated by advertising .\nfood companies will also feel the effects . giants like pepsi and kellogg in 2007 , trying to squelch calls for government regulation , said they would stop advertising products that failed to meet various nutritional standards to children under 12 . food companies then started pushing healthier items and reformulating junk food products .\nin recent years , the food and beverage industry has viewed children and adolescents as a major market force . as a result , children and adolescents are targeted aggressively by food advertisers , and are exposed to a growing and unprecedented amount of advertising , marketing , and commercialism through a wide range of channels . the principal goal of food advertising and marketing aimed at children is to influence brand awareness , brand preference , brand loyalty , and food purchases among youth .\nharris jl , bargh ja , brownell kd ( 2009 ) priming effects of television food advertising on eating behavior . health psychol 28 : 404\u2013413 . pmid : 19594263\nthe same black communities that suffer more from diet - related diseases , like heart disease , obesity , and diabetes , tend to consume more fast food ,\nsaid dr . jennifer harris , the director of marketing initiatives at yale ' s rudd center for food policy & obesity .\nthey amount for a total ban on advertising for dedicated children ' s channels .\ndisney and mcdonald ' s are not renewing an agreement that saw the fast - food chain promote disney movies exclusively for the past 10 years , often with tie - ins to the restaurant chain ' s happy meals for children . a report in today ' s los angeles times suggested that disney chose to end the relationship because it did not want to be linked to childhood obesity , which is often associated with fast - food menu items .\nthe restrictions on ads extend to saturday - morning cartoons on abc stations owned by disney . under the new rules , products like capri sun drinks and kraft lunchables meals \u2014 both current disney advertisers \u2014 along with a wide range of candy , sugared cereal and fast food , will no longer be acceptable advertising material .\nbetter business bureau ( 2013 ) statement from elaine kolish , vp & director , cfbai , and wayne keeley , vp & director , caru on \u201chow television fast food marketing aimed at children compares with adult advertisements\u201d . available :\nmost australian adults want fast food chains like mcdonald ' s and kfc to stop sponsoring kids ' sport , amy bainbridge , abc news ( 14 december 2013 ) . a national survey of more than 1 , 200 adults , aged 18 to 64 , was conducted by the centre for behavioural research at cancer council victoria and the obesity policy coalition . most australian adults are unhappy with fast food chains sponsoring children ' s sport , this research shows .\n\u2022 build public support by increasing awareness among parents , educators , and consumers on the nature and extent of food advertising and marketing to children , especially young children .\nburger king corp . ( 2009 ) burger king corp . \u2019s fourth supplement to pledge . council of better business bureaus children\u2019s food and beverage advertising initiative . available :\nstitt c , kunkel d ( 2008 ) food advertising during children ' s television programming on broadcast and cable channels . health communication 23 : 573\u2013584 . pmid : 19089704\n] the forms of advertising and marketing on the web differ significantly from television commercials . utilizing the unique features of the internet , companies can seamlessly integrate advertising and web site content . [\nthe department of health is putting the fast food companies mcdonald ' s and kfc and processed food and drink manufacturers such as pepsico , kellogg ' s , unilever , mars and diageo at the heart of writing government policy on obesity , alcohol and diet - related disease , the guardian has learned .\nin the fast food restaurants of colorado springs , behind the counters , amid the plastic seats , in the changing landscape outside the window , you can see all the virtues and destructiveness of our fast food nation . i chose colorado springs as a focal point for this book because the changes that have recently swept through the city are emblematic of those that fast food - and the fast food mentality - have encouraged throughout the united states . countless other suburban communities , in every part of the country , could have been used to illustrate the same points . the extraordinary growth of colorado springs neatly parallels that of the fast food industry : during the last few decades , the city\u2019s population has more than doubled . subdivisions , shopping malls , and chain restaurants are appearing in the foothills of cheyenne mountain and the plains rolling to the east . the rocky mountain region as a whole has the fastest - growing economy in the united states , mixing high - tech and service industries in a way that may define america\u2019s workforce for years to come . and new restaurants are opening there at a faster pace than anywhere else in the nation .\nthe company\u2019s standards are based on the federal government\u2019s dietary guidelines for americans and the federal trade commission\u2019s proposed guidelines for food marketing to children . disney also looked at the children\u2019s food and beverage advertising initiative , a self - policing effort by food giants like burger king and campbell soup to set their own marketing limits .\nthe danger of pitching french fries , hamburgers , and other fast foods to kids is that it can lead to an unbalanced and potentially harmful diet - - not only in childhood , but in adolescence and even adulthood . children who eat fast foods tend to eat more calories , fat , sodium , and sugars , and less fruits , vegetables , and dairy than those who don ' t . eating fast food has also been found to cause higher body fat and insulin levels in adolescence , and an increased risk of obesity in adulthood .\nour research used in - depth interviews to find the strategies used by social networking sites to actively craft children\u2019s attitudes to and consumption of fast food . this includes tactics such as giveaway vouchers and toys to engage a young audience .\nthe appealing pictures in the advertisements clearly create positive perceptions of the consumption of fast food . many of the children admitted that they were enticed to try the foods depicted in the online ads because of their eye - catching visuals .\nit has been estimated the ban will cost broadcasters an estimated \u00a339 million in lost advertising revenue .\nthey are set to cost broadcasters an estimated \u00a339 million in lost advertising revenue , ofcom said .\nthe call for more consultation is another delaying tactic . the time has come to say goodnight to junk food advertising for kids - we need action not more paperwork .\nthe takeaway ? we need more strategies and policy options to reduce children ' s exposure to food advertising \u2014 not just in the u . s . , but everywhere .\nmcdonald ' s usa ( 2010 ) mcdonald ' s usa support updated february 2010 . council of better business bureaus children ' s food and beverage advertising initiative . available :\nin response to g2 ' s findings , the department of health said it had already expressed its concern to food and drink manufacturers and advertisers about these practices and was\nmonitoring closely the change in the nature and balance of food advertising\n.\nexposure to visual food cues like food ads can influence eating behavior and contribute to weight gain , a study published in the journal obesity reviews found .\none of the largest fast food chains in the country , mcdonald\u2019s canada decided to face myths and misconceptions about the brand head on and gave the public a backstage pass on how things work in the company . in the spring of 2012 , mcdonald\u2019s canada launched a digital platform called \u201cour food . your questions . \u201d giving people a chance to ask the company anything about its food ."]}
{"id": 54361, "summary": [{"text": "in computer programming , trimming ( trim ) or stripping ( strip ) is a string manipulation in which leading and trailing whitespace is removed from a string .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "for example , the string ( enclosed by apostrophes ) ' this is a test ' would be changed , after trimming , to ' this is a test '", "topic": 25}], "title": "trimming ( computer programming )", "paragraphs": ["in computer programming , trimming ( trim ) or stripping ( strip ) is a string manipulation in which leading and trailing whitespace is removed from a string .\nin computer programming , trimming ( trim ) or stripping ( strip ) is a string manipulation in which leading and trailing whitespace is removed from a string .\n. this was used in the early years of computer programming when writing on coding forms . keypunch operators immediately recognized the symbol as an\nexplicit space\n.\nfollowing are examples of trimming a string using several programming languages . all of the implementations shown return a new string and do not alter the original variable .\none sixth of an em wide . in computer typography , sometimes equated to u + 2009 .\nxslt 2 . 0 includes regular expressions , providing another mechanism to perform string trimming .\nimplementing string trimming ( ltrim and rtrim ) . . . - software development | daniweb\na slight trimming of the cable ' s plug side and edge may be required .\ni found her trimming up the diadem on her dead mistress . - - shak .\nis . locale ( ) ( tau ) tests if encoding is the same as the default encoding on your computer .\nanother xslt technique for trimming is to utilize the xpath 2 . 0 substring ( ) function .\nhere ' s my c mini library for trimming left , right , both , all , in place and separate , and trimming a set of specified characters ( or white space by default ) .\nhe arrived at princeton as a graduate student in 1964 before there was a computer science department . he pursued his ph . d . in electrical engineering and discovered he loved programming during the summer of 1966 , when he worked on a project at mit and had his first experience with non - punch - card programming , learning the mad language . \u201cthis was in the very earliest days of being able to talk to a computer directly with your fingers at a terminal , \u201d he recalls .\nmany programming cables supplied with the radios are not manufactured by baofeng , even if they have baofeng stamped on the usb connector . if you are still having issues after trimming the cable , you may want to refer to the\n. notably , the boost library allows either in - place trimming or a trimmed copy to be returned .\nthe act of reprimanding or chastisting ; as , to give a boy a trimming . [ colloq . ]\nthe whigs are , essentially , an inefficient , trimming , halfway sort of a party . - - jeffrey .\nindeed , soli was doing well , trimming out the hut and fitting the key block as expertly as any alaloi .\nhe worked belowdecks , trimming out the cabin until the heat sent him topside desperate for fluids and one stingy breeze .\nthere are no specific methods for trimming only leading or trailing whitespace . but it is quite easy to implement them :\nin programming language syntax , spaces are frequently used to explicitly separate tokens . runs of whitespace characters ( beyond the first ) occurring within source code written in computer programming languages ( outside of strings and other quoted regions ) are ignored by most languages ; such languages are called free - form . in a few languages , including haskell , occam , abc , and python , white space and indentation are used for syntactical purposes . in the satirical language called whitespace , whitespace characters are the only valid characters for programming , while any other characters are ignored .\nfulkerson , d . r . : packing rooted directed cuts in a weighted directed graph . math . programming 6 , 1\u201313 ( 1974 )\nthose students \u2014 and hundreds of princeton students over the last 15 - plus years \u2014 were lucky to learn from a teacher who also happened to be a pivotal figure in computer programming . in 1978 , while at bell labs , kernighan co - authored a seminal book called the c programming language with his colleague dennis ritchie , who created the language . it was a short book for a programming manual \u2014 fewer than 300 pages \u2014 and , in fact , it was not so much a manual as it was a friendly and shockingly readable introduction to building basic programs with c .\ndown in the control room quinton had completed his final checks , readjusting the trimming tanks against the findings on his slide - rule .\nlearn how to off line program a robot for complex processes such as machining , trimming and polishing , plus any number of other applications .\ntrimming joist ( arch . ) , a joist into which timber trimmers are framed ; a header . see header . - - knight .\nthis question is not really to do with trimming , but with the linking error . probably you get the same error regardless of the definition of trim\nfujito t . ( 2006 ) how to trim an mst : a 2 - approximation algorithm for minimum cost tree cover . in : bugliesi m . , preneel b . , sassone v . , wegener i . ( eds ) automata , languages and programming . icalp 2006 . lecture notes in computer science , vol 4051 . springer , berlin , heidelberg\npunch cards would , however , continue to play an important role in his graduate research , and kernighan , who is passionate about computer fonts and typesetting as well as programming languages , even used punch cards to produce what he suspects is the first machine - readable , computer - printed thesis at princeton . rather than typing his dissertation on a typewriter , he used punch cards , essentially large index cards with holes punched in them to represent inputs , to write a program that would format and print his thesis using the sole computer on campus , an ibm 7094 kept in an air - conditioned room in the equad . the final version of his thesis , on graph partitioning , required 6 , 000 punch cards : 1 , 000 with the typesetting program instructions and another 5 , 000 with the thesis text .\nkernighan , who is canadian , came to computing relatively late . an engineering physics major at the university of toronto in the early 1960s , he didn\u2019t even see his first computer \u2014 an ibm 650 \u2014 until his second year of college , and didn\u2019t start programming until his junior year , when he learned some fortran . \u201ci was , to put it mildly , pretty bad , \u201d he says of his undergraduate programming efforts . \u201cbut it was enough fun that , since i didn\u2019t know what i wanted to do after college , i went to graduate school because it staved off decision - making . \u201d\na recurring theme of kernighan\u2019s work is the idea that good computer programming is not just about whether your code works , or how fast it runs , but also its clarity and style . that was a prescient realization in the 1970s , when many people did not yet appreciate that software would have the longevity and significance it does today \u2014 that many people would have to work on the same programs , year after year .\nindiana is a thing complicated and multiform , and , like picking up the rose - leaves and trimming the bushes in paradise , asking other hands than those of the original mother .\nsometimes the vast resources of the popular , mainstream programming languages aren\u2019t enough to solve your particular problem . sometimes you have to look beyond the obvious to find the right language , where the right structure makes the difference while offering that extra feature to help your code run significantly faster without endless tweaking and optimizing . this language produces vastly more stable and accurate code because it prevents you from programming sloppy or wrong code .\nafter he received his ph . d . in 1969 , kernighan left princeton for bell labs , where he had interned during graduate school . he stayed there for 30 years . during the 1970s and 1980s , perhaps no place in the world was home to as many prominent computer scientists and computer - related inventions and discoveries as bell labs . among kernighan\u2019s notable colleagues was richard hamming , a mathematician who did pioneering work on how computers can identify and correct errors in communications .\nkernighan had a profound impact even on some of his earliest students , including those in that 1996 class at harvard . david malan , a sophomore majoring in government at the time , took the class only because kernighan let him take it pass / fail ; he ended up loving it and ultimately switched his major to computer science . now a professor of computer science at harvard , malan has been teaching the cs50 course \u00ad\u00ad\u2014 the largest class at harvard \u2014 for a decade .\nunder codepoint 224 ( 0xe0 ) the computer also provided a special three - character - cells - wide space symbol\nspc\n( analogous to unicode ' s single - cell - wide u + 2420 ) . [ 14 ] [ 15 ]\nhe talked her through the incision , the insertion of the forceps and removal of the little fragment of meniscus , and the trimming of the tear and removal of the piece she had cut off .\nlee , david . \u201cfat markup : trimming the myth one calorie at a time . \u201d presented at balisage : the markup conference 2013 , montr\u00e9al , canada , august 6 - 9 , 2013 . in\ndutch might at last refuse to assist in trimming this balance , unless britain should submit to make the grand pensionary of holland a pensionary of england , and take a number of their forces into english pay .\ni know there are several ways to do this in java and c that are nice , but in c + + i can ' t seem to find a way to easily implement a string trimming function .\nthis message is generated by chirp . the usb com port entered is not correct . plug the programming cable into the desired usb port and run : find com port ( windows ) . enter the com port shown into the chirp software .\nfor them , there is ocaml , a serious effort by the programming language community to popularize many of the aforementioned ideas . there\u2019s object support , automatic memory management , and device portability . there are even ocaml apps available from apple\u2019s app store .\nis there a clean , preferably standard method of trimming leading and trailing whitespace from a string in c ? i ' d roll my own , but i would think this is a common problem with an equally common solution .\ni am trying to find a simple and standard way of trimming leading and trailing whitespace from a string without it taking up 100 lines of code , and i tried using regex , but could not get that to work as well .\neach usb slot is connected to a separate com port to avoid conflict . changing your usb slot will change the com port number . after making this change , you must unplug and replug your usb programming cable for the new com port number to be effective .\nnot everyone wants to write code . during the semester he spent teaching at harvard , kernighan discovered how much he enjoyed teaching , but also found it challenging to design an introductory course that worked for aspiring computer scientists as well as students in other fields who just wanted some basic understanding of computing .\nkernighan\u2019s ideas about the value of style for programming languages were , in large part , articulated before maintaining and developing code became such a vital activity and stemmed from a more basic insight : that clear use of language leads to clear thinking , and vice - versa .\nthe\nshape\nor particular structure of a document matters for some purposes . for example , readability and ease of authoring by humans or machines may be important . the\nshape\nalso affects the design of parsers , data models and programming api ' s .\na particular shape may be better for some uses then others - an exact mapping to a particular programming language object structure may be useful in that language but cumbersome in another . even in a single language some models may be better suited for direct access and others for searching .\nelizabeth had already divested herself of hat , coat , and jacket , and marina found herself eyeing the fashionable emerald trumpet skirt with its trimming of black soutache braid and the cream silk shirtwaist with its softening fall of venice lace with a pang of envy .\nwe can write the content of an r object into a text file using cat ( ) or writelines ( ) . by default cat ( ) concatenates vectors when writing to the text file . you can change it by adding options sep =\n\\ n\nor fill = true . the default encoding depends on your computer .\nthe c book introduced the now - ubiquitous \u201chello , world ! \u201d exercise to fledgling programmers : walk into any introductory programming class today , and odds are the first assignment will be to use the new language to print those words . it\u2019s also likely that one ( or more ) of kernighan\u2019s books will still be assigned as the required text . kernighan has profoundly shaped how entire generations of programmers have been \u2014 and will be \u2014 taught . since leaving bell labs to join princeton\u2019s computer science department in 1999 , he has become increasingly focused on changing how non - programmers are taught about computers and technical topics as well .\nn . 1 the act of someone who trims . 2 material that is removed by someone trimming something , as a piece of steak . 3 an accompaniment to a meal . 4 ( context colloquial dated english ) a reprimand or chastise . vb . ( present participle of trim english )\nthere is no standard trim function in c or c + + . most of the available string libraries [ 4 ] for c contain code which implements trimming , or functions that significantly ease an efficient implementation . the function has also often been called eatwhitespace in some non - standard c libraries .\nthe characters which are considered whitespace varies between programming languages and implementations . for example , c traditionally only counts space , tab , line feed , and carriage return characters , while languages which support unicode typically include all unicode space characters . some implementations also include ascii control codes ( non - printing characters ) along with whitespace characters .\ndo you want to trim your awkward laugh out of the beginning or end of an otherwise great video or pull out short highlights from a filmed sporting event ? the windows 10 built - in photos app has a video clip trimming tool that is easy to use and is perfect for this basic editing .\nin the fall of 1996 , brian kernighan * 69 brought scissors , a beard trimmer , and a pair of hedge clippers into the auditorium where he was teaching harvard\u2019s introductory computer science course , cs50 , to more than 450 students . it was kernighan\u2019s first time teaching a college course \u2014 he was employed at the time as a researcher at at & t bell labs \u2014 and he decided to use that first lecture to focus on the importance of giving computers specific instructions . he asked the students in the room to direct him in trimming his beard and , when they failed to be sufficiently precise in their directions , ended up cutting his beard with hedge clippers right there at the front of the classroom .\neveryone may use javascript but no one seems to like programming in it . or so it would seem because everyone today has their favorite pre - processor or super - processor that extends and improves the language . typescript is the current favorite because it adds types to all of the variables , something that makes the java programmers feel a bit more secure .\ntrim \\ trim \\ , v . t . [ imp . & p . p . trimmed ; p . pr . & vb . n . trimming . ] [ oe . trimen , trumen , as . trymian , trymman , to prepare , dispose , make strong , fr . trum firm , strong ; of uncertain origin . ]\nrobots provide a unique platform for machining large volumes as well as for a vast range of other applications , including trimming , gluing , polishing , and the laying down of a huge variety of different materials . this workshop will introduce you to the basic concepts involved in creating the path as well as controlling the robot axis to drive your manufacturing processes .\nin this paper we present a fast , purely combinatorial 2 - approximation algorithm for the minimum cost tree cover problem . it constructs a good approximate solution by trimming some leaves within a minimum spanning tree ( mst ) , and to determine which leaves to trim , it uses both of the primal - dual schema and the local ratio technique in an interlaced fashion .\nlife , is used to inexplicable underlining that turns out to be dog hairs , and apparent shifts from print to braille where someone overdue for a forepaw nail trimming has checked my copy , but the printouts of my articles about bobbie and margaret , retrieved from the floor after the break - in , looked as if they had been used for paper - training .\n\u201ci think it\u2019s the most influential book in the history of computers , \u201d says google engineer alan donovan , who co - authored a book on the go programming language with kernighan . \u201cthat\u2019s not to say it\u2019s the most technical , but it\u2019s the one that most people have read and has shaped the way they feel about computers and learned from and tried to copy in other materials since then . \u201d\nfeatures : 1 . trim the beginning quickly , as in a number of other answers . 2 . after going to the end , trimming the right with only 1 test per loop . like @ jfm3 , but works for an all white - space string ) 3 . to avoid undefined behavior when char is a signed char , cast * s to unsigned char .\nlefevre was a country dame , a widow , one of these half peasants , with ribbons and bonnets with trimming on them , one of those persons who clipped her words and put on great airs in public , concealing the soul of a pretentious animal beneath a comical and bedizened exterior , just as the country - folks hide their coarse red hands in ecru silk gloves .\n\u201cdick was a classic curmudgeon , \u201d kernighan says of hamming . \u201cone of the things he used to complain about was that people were bad programmers . he would say , \u2018we give people a dictionary and a set of grammar rules and we say , kid , you\u2019re a great programmer , and that\u2019s ridiculous . we ought to have style guides for programming the same way we have style guides for english . \u2019 \u201d\ncontrary to myth , performance varies very little with different markup formats in current devices and software . however the shape and ease of use of markup formats can matter for developers ( both client and server ) . as can be seen with the use of libraries such as jquery , performance is often trivially tossed away in exchange for ease of programming - even with json . sometimes that is a reasonable tradeoff . [ 5 ]\ni get maybe two dozen requests for help with some sort of programming or design problem every day . most have more sense than to send me hundreds of lines of code . if they do , i ask them to find the smallest example that exhibits the problem and send me that . mostly , they then find the error themselves .\nfinding the smallest program that demonstrates the error\nis a powerful debugging tool .\nthe gt3 and similar radios with optional case designs may require a slightly different approach to trimming the cable . the cable cannot seat properly , not because it is misaligned , but rather the ridge on the case may be protruding out too far . the cable may still need to be trimmed , but from the cable tension area . the graphic below shows the problem and potential solution .\n\u201cthere was a population that was not well served by [ cs50 ] , \u201d kernighan recalls . \u201cwhen i came to princeton , i decided i wanted to create a course that would serve those students . \u201d the course he developed , cos 109 , is aimed at students who are intimidated by math or computer science and want a gentler introduction to computing topics . it covers topics that range from how to estimate and understand large numbers to legal and privacy issues surrounding computers , as well as some basic coding in javascript .\n[ 5 ] it is interesting to the author that the use of libraries like jquery entirely eliminate the native advantage in javascript of using json as the data format (\ndot notation\n) , add significant processing overhead and yet is strongly promoted while xml usage is discouraged under the guise of it not mapping well to native javascript data structures and its slow performance . compare the jquery code for json and xml and you can see the programming difference is nearly indistinguishable .\nyears later , kernighan\u2019s students recall how he regularly asked after their siblings , attended their plays , and knew the names of everyone in his class . taped above his desk in the computer science building are large photographs of his current students . \u201cthe things i\u2019ve learned about teaching are fundamentally to get to know the students , because if they\u2019re a name and a person then you do a better job , \u201d kernighan says . \u201cother than that , jeez , i don\u2019t know , try to be organized , and let them out early . \u201d\nthe front - end programmers aren\u2019t the only ones having fun . rust is like a refurbished version of c with plenty of polymorphic typing mixed in under the hood . it has won \u201c most loved programming language \u201d from stack overflow voters for the last two years in a row , an honor that is also reflected in stack overflow\u2019s index of language popularity . just a few years ago , rust was hovering around 50 on the list , and this year it jumped to 18 .\nthe connection of the laterals with the mains , the laying of the larger sizes of tiles so as to form a close joint , the wedging of these larger tiles firmly into their places , and the trimming which is necessary in going around sharp curves , and in putting in the shorter pieces which are needed to fill out the exact length of the drain , demand more skill and judgment than are often found in the common ditcher .\nthen supper was prepared sumptuously , and the new companion said unto the other , you ought to accompt me not onely your captaine in robbery and fight , but also in pleasures and jolity , whereupon by and by with pleasant cheere he prepared meat , and trimming up the house he set all things in order , and brought the pottage and dainty dishes to the table : but above all he plyed them wel with great pots and jugs of wine .\nso far we have dealt with markup agnostic metrics . it doesn\u2019t take any more or less time to transfer the same number of json bytes as xml bytes . parsing is a different matter . this experiment tests two variants of parsing for each json and xml . the first variant is to use standard low level javascript methods for parsing . the other variant is to use a common library ( jquery ) . the code for parsing was hand written javascript and corresponds to what seems\nbest practice\nin web programming today .\n\u201cprogramming style is first for the person who wrote the code , because i might write this program today and then put it aside and come back to it a few years later , \u201d kernighan says . \u201cthe better it\u2019s written , the more i\u2019ve adhered to these rules of style , and tried to be clear and simple , the more likely it is that i will be able to understand it \u2014 and the more likely it is that it will work properly . and the more likely it is that other people will be able to understand it . \u201d\nif you are concerned with performance , do not use strspn ( ) and strcspn ( ) in a tight loop . this is very inefficient and the overhead will dwarf the unproven advantage of the single forward pass . strlen ( ) is usually expanded inline with very efficient code , not a real concern . trimming the beginning and end of the string will be much faster than testing every character in the string for whiteness even in the special case of strings with very few or no non - white characters .\nthe following listings show the javascript code for a recursive decent query of all nodes in the document . it is very interesting to the author that despite popular opinion the code for json and xml are extremely similar . xml has attributes which adds a few lines of code but otherwise it ' s effectively the same amount of programming to recurse and examine a json object and an xml object in javascript and jquery . xml adds about 4 lines of javascript to handle attributes in both the javascript and jquery case , but other than that the code is nearly identical .\ngood idea to use scanf ; but his will only work with a single word which may not be what the op wanted ( i . e . trimming\na b c\nshould probably result in\na b c\n, while your single scanf just results in\na\n) . so we need a loop , and a counter for the skipped chars with the % n conversion specifier , and in the end it ' s just simpler to do it by hand , i ' m afraid .\nin computer character encodings , there is a normal general - purpose space ( unicode character u + 0020 ) whose width will vary according to the design of the typeface . typical values range from 1 / 5 em to 1 / 3 em ( in digital typography an em is equal to the nominal size of the font , so for a 10 - point font the space will probably be between 2 and 3 . 3 points ) . sophisticated fonts may have differently sized spaces for bold , italic , and small - caps faces , and often compositors will manually adjust the width of the space depending on the size and prominence of the text .\nover the course of five decades , kernighan has developed a keen sense of how to derive general , long - lasting principles in a field that has exploded with hundreds , if not thousands , of new programming languages . the new languages often build on older ones , and the foundational rules of style and syntax often still apply . \u201cc is at the base of an enormous amount of what we do in exactly the same way that latin is , \u201d he says . \u201cthere are many languages today that come from latin , and there are many languages today that come from c . \u201d\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ntrim strips blank characters ( spaces and control characters ) at the beginning and end of s and returns the resulting string . all characters with ordinal values less than or equal to 32 ( a space ) are stripped .\nplease help rewrite this article from a descriptive , neutral point of view , and remove advice or instruction .\nthe most popular variants of the trim function strip only the beginning or end of the string . typically named\nmany trim functions have an optional parameter to specify a list of characters to trim , instead of the default whitespace characters . for example , php and python allow this optional parameter , while pascal and java do not . with common lisp ' s\nan uncommon variant of trim returns a special result if no characters remain after the trim operation . for example ,\nspace normalization is a related string manipulation where in addition to removing surrounding whitespace , any sequence of whitespace characters within the string is replaced with a single space . space normalization is performed by the function named\njava ' s trim method considers ascii spaces and control codes as whitespace , contrasting with the java iswhitespace ( ) method , [ 2 ] which recognizes all unicode space characters .\ndelphi ' s trim function considers characters u + 0000 ( null ) through u + 0020 ( space ) to be whitespace .\nin languages without a built - in trim function , it is usually simple to create a custom function which accomplishes the same task .\nnote that with boost ' s function named simply trim the input sequence is modified in - place , and does not return a result .\nthe linux kernel also includes a strip function , strstrip ( ) , since 2 . 6 . 18 - rc1 , which trims the string\nin place\n. since 2 . 6 . 33 - rc1 , the kernel uses strim ( ) instead of strstrip ( ) to avoid false warnings . [ 7 ]\nmay be interpreted as follows : f drops the preceding whitespace , and reverses the string . f is then again applied to its own output . note that the type signature ( the second line ) is optional .\nthat is : filter ( # ~ ) for non - space characters ( ' ' & ~ : ) between leading ( + . / \\ ) and ( * . ) trailing ( + . / \\ . ) spaces .\nthere is a built - in trim function in javascript 1 . 8 . 1 ( firefox 3 . 5 and later ) , and the ecmascript 5 standard . in earlier versions it can be added to the string object ' s prototype as follows :\nperl 5 has no built - in trim function . however , the functionality is commonly achieved using regular expressions .\nchomp removes the trailing newline character ( s ) from a string if present . ( what constitutes a newline is $ input _ record _ separator dependent ) .\nin perl 6 , the upcoming major revision of the language , strings have a trim method .\nthe tcl string command has three relevant subcommands : trim , trimright and trimleft . for each of those commands , an additional argument may be specified : a string that represents a set of characters to remove\u2014the default is whitespace ( space , tab , newline , carriage return ) .\nxslt includes the function normalize - space ( string ) which strips leading and trailing whitespace , in addition to replacing any whitespace sequence ( including line breaks ) with a single space .\nthis page was last modified on 8 december 2015 , at 07 : 57 .\nthis article ' s content derived from wikipedia , the free encyclopedia ( see original source ) .\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 autodesk , inc . all rights reserved . legal notices & trademarks \u2013 privacy\nmadeleine planeix - crocker \u201915 , a french and italian major , proofread the second edition of d is for digital after taking cos 109 during her sophomore year . since graduating , she has made use of her cos 109 javascript training in her current job doing back - end website management for an art foundation in paris . but beyond helping prepare her for that role , she says , kernighan\u2019s course was valuable to her in providing some history of technology and how it has changed over time . \u201ci now understand the stakes which accompany the evolution of technology in society , \u201d says planeix - crocker .\n\u201cthere was a friendliness to that class , \u201d malan said of taking cs50 with kernighan . \u201che would have one of the teaching fellows walking around giving candy to the people who asked questions , and i still remember the day i got up the nerve to ask a question in front of my hundreds of classmates . that was the beginning of my taste of community in a class . a lot of the things we do now in cs50 are sort of in the spirit of that , like giving out stress balls and little rubber ducks to students . \u201d\njosephine wolff \u201910 is an assistant professor of public policy and computing security at rochester institute of technology .\nparents and non - alumni can receive all 14 issues of paw for $ 22 a year ( $ 26 for international addresses ) .\nhere is a simple implementation of implementing a simple left trim ( ltrim ) and right trim ( rtim ) of unwanted characters from a c style string . ( null terminated strings ) . doesn ' t suffer the overheads of the memmove implementation in which the worst case scenario ( a string containing all junk characters ) is approx . n ^ 2 / 2 .\n> how to you handle tabs ? if you will notice , this is not a generic function , the way we have in python , ruby and other languages . you need to pass the character to be stripped . if you want to strip off tabs , pass the junk character to be ' \\ t ' .\nwhile you ' re correct , the bug report is unhelpful because you haven ' t specified when this would happen or suggested a fix . the problem stems from an unchecked decrement of original , which can drop below string if it ' s empty of contains nothing but junk characters .\nif whatever memory prior to string also contains junk characters , the loop will continue and modify memory outside the bounds of the array . if memory prior to string doesn ' t contain junk characters , at least one element beyond the array will be accessed , which is still undefined behavior .\nis ' \\ 0 ' : the string was empty , so nothing needs to be done .\noriginal [ 0 ] neither ' \\ 0 ' nor junk : the string must end after original [ 0 ] , as in the original algorithm .\nntnkmr : your version does too much work - - it ' s not necessary to use a temporary buffer . once you find the first non - space character move all remaining characters to the beginning of the line .\nnarue , your code always retunrs the same results . . . the returned parameter string does not change anywhere in the function\nthe function is for right - trim , so the value of string will not change . all the function does is start at the end of string and work backwards until it finds the first non - junk character , then truncates string at that point .\nyes now i understand . . . but then it does not need to return anything because string is a pointer always to the same point . . .\nquestions asked by members who have earned a lot of community kudos are featured in order to give back and encourage quality replies .\nhow can i output 123454321 , if i input 5 . ? - c , c # . java , php\nas a manager , he told fifa tv he communicates his messages in a measured way . \u201ci\u2019m not one of the lads , \u201d southgate . . .\nover the last few days i have been converting old video files from avi to mp4 . i ' ve been doing this using the command line version of divx . this is the . . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n- volume control level of radio may need to be increased to full during upload or download .\nerror occurs if prolific driver version is higher than v3 . 2 . 0 . 0 downgrade to v3 . 2 . 0 . 0 and the error should go away .\nthese messages are generated if you are running a much older version of chirp . you must upgrade to chirp ' s latest daily build .\n5 . this can also occur if other software is running on your pc that may be loading down the cpu . close all unrelated software and try again .\ncould not open port com xx ( 2 , ' createfile , ' the system cannot find the file specified . ' )\noccurs when trying to save a data file using the factory software . this error occurs when you don ' t have a valid filename for the file being saved . the filename entered must include the . dat suffix . filename . dat\nthis indicates that the rx and tx serial lines have not been connected together with a loopback device ( a plug that connects the rx and tx lines of a serial port connector for testing ) so the characters being sent on the tx line are not being echoed back on the rx line .\nsome more recent uv - b5 / b6 radios ship with only 27 menu options as compared to the 29 . menu 24 ( tx - ab ) and menu 29 ( companding ) were eliminated . when using chirp , the above message can be ignored . all data has transferred properly .\nthis message is generated by windows xp . the following needs to be loaded to your pc .\nthe minimum cost tree cover problem is to compute a minimum cost tree t in a given connected graph g with costs on the edges , such that the vertices of t form a vertex cover for g . the problem is supposed to arise in applications of vertex cover and edge dominating set when connectivity is additionally required in solutions . whereas a linear - time 2 - approximation algorithm for the unweighted case has been known for quite a while , the best approximation ratio known for the weighted case is 3 . moreover , the known 3 - approximation algorithm for such case is far from practical in its efficiency .\narkin , e . m . , halld\u00f3rsson , m . m . , hassin , r . : approximating the tree and tour covers of a graph . inform . process . lett . 47 , 275\u2013282 ( 1993 )\nbar - yehuda , r . : one for the price of two : a unified approach for approximating covering problems . algorithmica 27 ( 2 ) , 131\u2013144 ( 2000 )\nbar - yehuda , r . , even , s . : a local - ratio theorem for approximating the weighted vertex cover problem . annals of discrete mathematics 25 , 27\u201346 ( 1985 )\nbar - yehuda , r . , rawitz , d . : on the equivalence between the primal - dual schema and the local ratio technique . siam j . discrete math . 19 ( 3 ) , 762\u2013797 ( 2005 )\nchudak , f . a . , goemans , m . x . , hochbaum , d . s . , williamson , d . p . : a primal - dual interpretation of recent 2 - approximation algorithms for the feedback vertex set problem in undirected graphs . oper . res . lett . 22 , 111\u2013118 ( 1998 )\ndinur , i . , safra , s . : the importance of being biased . in : proc . 34th acm symp . theory of computing , pp . 33\u201342 ( 2002 )\nfujito , t . : on approximability of the independent / connected edge dominating set problems . inform . process . lett . 79 ( 6 ) , 261\u2013266 ( 2001 )\nfujito , t . , nagamochi , h . : a 2 - approximation algorithm for the minimum weight edge dominating set problem . discrete appl . math . 118 , 199\u2013207 ( 2002 )\ngarey , m . r . , johnson , d . s . : the rectilinear steiner - tree problem is np - complete . siam j . appl . math . 32 ( 4 ) , 826\u2013834 ( 1977 )\nhalperin , e . : improved approximation algorithms for the vertex cover problem in graphs and hypergraphs . siam j . comput . 31 ( 5 ) , 1608\u20131623 ( 2002 )\n. in : proc . 18th ieee conf . computational complexity , pp . 379\u2013386 ( 2003 )\nk\u00f6nemann , j . , konjevod , g . , parekh , o . , sinha , a . : improved approximations for tour and tree covers . algorithmica 38 ( 3 ) , 441\u2013449 ( 2003 )\nmonien , b . , speckenmeyer , e . : ramsey numbers and an approximation algorithm for the vertex cover problem . acta informat 22 , 115\u2013123 ( 1985 )\nparekh , o . : edge dominating and hypomatchable sets . in : proc . 13th acm - siam symp . discrete algorithms , pp . 287\u2013291 ( 2002 )\nsavage , c . : depth - first search and the vertex cover problem . inform . process . lett . 14 ( 5 ) , 233\u2013235 ( 1982 )\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nnote that trim is the only video editing tool available in the photos app , which is mostly geared towards photo management and editing . you will have to import your clips to another program if you want to do more editing with your video clips .\nopen the video you want to edit with photos . navigate to the video you want to edit in\n. alternatively , open the photos app from the start menu , and scroll through your collection or albums to find your video . i usually prefer the first method because photos does not organize your pictures into folders , which means you have to scroll through your collection or find it in the albums that photos generates . additionally , you can filter and view movie file types in file explorer but not in photos .\nto get the menu bar to appear across the top of the window as shown below . click the\nthere are three circles on the timeline that run across the bottom portion of the screen . the two small white circles are the start and end markers of the clip . drag them around to section off your trimmed clip . whenever you move one of these end markers , text showing the\nof the clip will appear above the marker . the bigger marker shows your current spot in the video clip . you can drag it around to make sure that all the important parts of your clip are included .\nin the top menu . this will save your clip as a copy , leaving the original video untrimmed .\nashley is a mom , engineer , writer , and lover of gadgets and doing things efficiently . view more articles by ashley blood\nif this article helped you , please thank the author by sharing . your participation helps us to help others .\nby visiting this site , users agree to our disclaimer . the members , admins , and authors of this website respect your privacy .\nall logos and trademarks in this site are property of their respective owner . the comments and forum posts are property of their posters , all the rest \u00ae 2003 - 2015 by qd ideas , llc .\nfor ieee to continue sending you helpful information on our products and services , please consent to our updated privacy policy .\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 .\n) is required . the c + + boost library defines space characters according to locale , as well as offering variants with a predicate parameter ( a functor ) to select which characters are trimmed .\nan uncommon variant of trim returns a special result if no characters remain after the trim operation . for example , apache jakarta ' s\nsokoban variants . . . several puzzles can be considered variants of the original sokoban game , in the sense that they all make use of a controllable character who pushes boxes around a maze . . . several variants apply the rules of sokoban to mazes laid out on other tilings . . . alternative pushers in the variants multiban and interlock the player can control multiple characters . . .\nlist of military aircraft of the soviet union and the cis - electronic combat . . . and an - 12bk - is / - pp / - pps > 150 1964 - date cub - a / b / c / d over 150 ew variants produced . . . an - 26m - ? ? - ? ? curl elint 1398 an - 26 built in all variants . . . an - 26rm / rtr / rr 42 + ? ? - date curl - b sigint / comint variants . . .\nvickers machine gun - history - variants . . . the gun , machine , vickers . 5 - inch , mk . . . ii was used in tanks , the earlier mark i having been the development model . . .\nmikoyan - gurevich mig - 21 - development - design . . . issue of the short endurance and low fuel capacity of the mig - 21f , pf , pfm , s / sm and m / mf variants \u2014though each had a somewhat greater fuel capacity than its . . . its g - limits were increased from + 7gs in initial variants to + 8 . 5gs in the latest variants . . .\nmikoyan - gurevich mig - 17 - design . . . day - fighter variants ( mig - 17 , mig - 17f ) were armed with two 23 mm nr - 23 cannons ( 80 rpg ) and one 37 mm n - 37 cannon ( 40 rounds ) , which were mounted on a . . . on radar - equipped variants ( mig - 17p , mig - 17pf ) , the 37 mm n - 37 was replaced with a third 23 mm nr - 23 ( carrying 100 rpg ) to compensate for the weight aft of the radar . . . all variants could carry 100 kg ( 220 lb ) bombs on two underwing pylons and some could carry 250 kg ( 551 lb ) bombs however , these pylons were usually used for 400 . . .\nthe latest reviewed version was approved on 7 march 2018 . there are template / file changes awaiting review .\nthis page includes all the material you need to deal with strings in r . the section on regular expressions may be useful to understand the rest of the page , even if it is not necessary if you only need to perform some simple tasks .\nin this page , we learn how to read a text file and how to use r functions for characters . there are two kind of function for characters , simple functions and regular expressions . many functions are part of the standard r base package .\nhowever , their name and their syntax is not intuitive to all users . hadley wickham has developed the stringr package which defines functions with similar behaviour but their names are easier to retain and their syntax much more systematic [ 1 ] .\nr can read any text file using readlines ( ) or scan ( ) . it is possible to specify the encoding of the imported text file with readlines ( ) . the entire contents of the text file can be read into an r object ( e . g . , a character vector ) . scan ( ) is more flexible . the kind of data expected can be specified in the second argument ( e . g . , character ( 0 ) for a string ) .\nbefore reading a text file , you can look at its properties . nlines ( ) ( parser package ) and countlines ( ) ( r . utils package ) count the number of lines in the file . count . chars ( ) ( parser package ) counts the number of bytes and characters in each line of a file . you can also display a text file using file . show ( ) .\nr provides functions to deal with various set of encoding schemes . this is useful if you deal with text file which have been created with another operating system and especially if the language is not english and has many accents and specific characters . for instance , the standard encoding scheme in linux is\nutf - 8\nwhereas the standard encoding scheme in windows is\nlatin1\n. the encoding ( ) functions returns the encoding of a string . iconv ( ) is similar to the unix command iconv and converts the encoding .\nreadlines ( ) , scan ( ) and file . show ( ) have also an encoding option .\nis . utf8 ( ) ( tau ) tests if the encoding is\nutf8\n.\nthe following example was run under windows . thus , the default encoding is\nlatin1\n.\na regular expression is a specific pattern in a set of strings . for instance , one could have the following pattern : 2 digits , 2 letters and 4 digits . r provides powerful functions to deal with regular expressions . two types of regular expressions are used in r [ 3 ]\nthere is a also an option called \u2018fixed = true\u2019 which can be considered as a literal regular expression . fixed ( ) ( stringr ) is equivalent to fixed = true in the standard regex functions . these functions are by default case sensitive . this can be changed by specifying the option urltoken = true .\nif you are not a specialist in regular expression you may find the glob2rx ( ) useful . this function suggests some regular expression for a specific (\nglob\nor\nwildcard\n) pattern :\nsub ( ) , gsub ( ) , str _ replace ( ) ( stringr ) make some substitutions in a string .\ngrepl ( ) , str _ detect ( ) ( stringr ) detect the presence of a pattern ."]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "openbay", "paragraphs": ["openbay , openbayconnect , openbayasp , and openbay logos are either trademarks or registered trademarks of openbay , inc . other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners .\n\u201copenbay\u2019s community of repair professionals were integral to the development of openbayasp , \u201d said rob infantino , founder and ceo of openbay .\n* note : the openbay marketplace supports mechanical repair and maintenance services . openbay does not offer collision or auto - body services .\nopenbay ' s founder & ceo , rob infantino , currently has an approval rating of 75 % . openbay ' s primary competitors are\nowler has collected 13 screenshots of openbay ' s website since jun 2014 . the latest openbay website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\nopenbay currently has 1 , 944 followers on twitter . as of february 2015 openbay had 951 followers . that ' s a 104 percent increase in 2 years\nopenbay currently has 1 , 836 fans on facebook . as of february 2015 openbay had 765 fans . that ' s a 140 percent increase in 3 years\nsince openbay was founded in 2012 , it has participated in 2 rounds of funding . in total openbay has raised $ 8 . 0m . openbay ' s last funding round was on jun 2018 for a total of $ 8 . 0m\nof both openbay and the shop which performed the car repair . i will definitely\nhumble mechanic demos openbay ' s new video - sharing capability . . . .\nyourmechanic has been one of openbay ' s top competitors . yourmechanic was founded in 2012 , and its headquarters is in mountain view , california . like openbay , yourmechanic also operates in the application software field . yourmechanic has 29 more employees than openbay .\nyou will need both mysql - server and mysql - client to make openbay work .\nopenbay , an award - winning online marketplace for auto repair and provider of saas - based offerings for the auto care industry , appointed jim gregoire as chief product officer . this news follows openbay\u2019s\nwith the repairs done on my car which openbay absorbed . i was very impressed with the prompt responses\nwe have packed openbay pro with features that will make your life easier and your opencart store more profitable .\n\u201copenbay works to anticipate consumers\u2019 and service providers\u2019 needs , and to deliver technology that\u2019s commensurate with what consumers have come to expect in every facet of their lives , \u201d said rob infantino , founder and ceo of openbay .\nautomd is openbay ' s top competitor . automd is headquartered in carson , california , and was founded in 2004 . automd is in the automobile services & suppliers field . automd generates 170 % the revenue of openbay .\nopenbay app improves b2c communication - news - tire business - the tire dealer ' s no . 1 news source\nlocal repair shops in the openbay network will review the service request and respond with quotes to complete the work .\nfill salts and recaptcha key in ~ / www / openbay / frontend / config / main - local . php\nwith openbay pro , you can list on ebay , ebay motors , amazon and now etsy ! within this video we ' ll show you how to link a product within openbay pro . please subscribe for more videos . urltoken urltoken\nfor those who need service for their car but don ' t know where to go , openbay wants to help .\nand you can test your developer copy of openbay by typing http : / / opb . virt in your browser .\nusers can then book the appointment and pay for the service through openbay , which is entirely free , the company said .\nonce the service is complete , users pay for the service via openbay , which maintains vehicle - service history online , and issues rewards toward future service . openbay backs all transactions completed on its platform with a peace - of - mind guarantee .\nopenbay ' s revenue is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ .\nopenbay has employees and is the fifth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 99 .\n1 . go urltoken to log into your openbay account . sign up for an account if you don\u2019t already have one .\nopenbay\u2019s android users also may now enjoy another huge benefit \u2014 exchanging photos , video and text with their mechanics through multimedia messages .\nthis news builds upon openbay ' s plan to expand beyond its marketplace to offer subscription services ( saas ) to the auto care industry . earlier this year , openbay partnered with state farm to spread its reach . the company has partnered with allstate as well .\nrepairpal is seen as one of openbay ' s top competitors . repairpal ' s headquarters is in san francisco , california , and was founded in 2007 . repairpal competes in the automobile services & suppliers industry . repairpal generates 200 % of openbay ' s revenue .\nopenbay says it now has participation from nearly 400 auto service professionals , following a pilot in the boston area which lasted several months .\naug . 1 , 2017\u2014 openbay , an online marketplace for auto repair , announced the appointment of jim gregoire as chief product officer .\nnow , he says the company covers 20 metropolitan areas , offering service from tens of thousands of providers . just this month , openbay entered into a partnership with allstate , an arrangement infantino said would expose tens of millions of insurance policyholders to openbay ' s services .\nthe service works by allowing car owners to submit their auto service request or problem to openbay ' s website or mobile app . openbay then contacts its network of local auto professionals to request service , and consumers receive multiple competitive service offers within minutes , the company says .\nopenbay is an award - winning online marketplace for consumer automotive repair services and a provider of saas based software for the automotive care industry .\n$ sudo cp ~ / www / openbay / environments / dev / conf / sphinx . conf / etc / sphinxsearch / sphinx . conf\nvinli understands that the process of maintaining a vehicle and finding a good mechanic can be frustrating , which is why we have teamed up with openbay to give your vehicle a voice . openbay is fundamentally changing how consumers get their vehicles serviced \u2014 with confidence , ease and savings .\nhow does openbay and vinli work ? with the vinli device plugged in to your vehicle , openbay has the ability to capture your vehicle\u2019s real - time operational and diagnostic information , and take action when a vehicle - service light is triggered based on miles driven ; or provide recommendations for a local shop when routine maintenance is needed . openbay allows consumers to select a shop based on its location , reviews , warranty , certifications , and price . openbay handles appointment scheduling and payment processing , and it will track the service history of each vehicle it manages .\nopenbay , a cambridge , mass . - based startup , aims to change all that . by creating an online platform for information about available services , reviews and \u2013 for each individual customer \u2013 service history , openbay has begun streamlining the process of seeking out reliable automotive repair facilities .\nstate farm , the largest auto - insurer in the u . s . , today announced a strategic relationship with openbay , an online marketplace for auto repair . openbay provides a new way for vehicle owners to compare quotes for mechanical auto - repair and maintenance services and book an appointment online .\nand now openbay is installed . to test it you need some actions on host machine . append the following line to / etc / hosts file :\nfor busy individuals , as well as multi - vehicle households , openbay with vinli provides an exceptional service that dramatically simplifies the vehicle - management experience .\n\u201copenbay continues to execute on its vision to transform the way the auto care industry acquires and retains new customers . with strong growth in its saas offering since its release , jim is the perfect fit to continue to innovate and expand our platform , \u201d said rob infantino , ceo and founder of openbay .\n\u201copenbay continues to execute on its vision to transform the way the auto care industry acquires and retains new customers . with strong growth in its saas offering since its release , jim is the perfect fit to continue to innovate and expand our platform , \u201d said rob infantino , ceo and founder of openbay .\nsudo cp ~ / www / openbay / environments / dev / conf / nginx . conf / etc / nginx / sites - available / opb . conf\n\u201copenbay continues to execute on its vision to transform the way the auto care industry acquires and retains new customers , \u201d said rob infantino , ceo and founder of openbay . \u201cwith strong growth in its saas offering since its release , jim is the perfect fit to continue to innovate and expand our platform . \u201d\n\u201ci have a vision that we want to connect the car to openbay and make the entire process transparent and passive to the user , \u201d infantino says . openbay\u2019s role would be to make the necessary customer connections with its servers , but not to develop the hardware that customers would install in their cars , he said .\n\u201cthis alliance provides car owners an efficient , modern way to get their vehicles serviced , leveraging the latest technologies found nowhere else in the auto - care industry , \u201d said rob infantino , ceo and founder of openbay . \u201cthis relationship with the nation\u2019s largest auto - insurance company is a privilege for the openbay team . \u201d\nword is the company is out raising more money and has stealthily partnered with some big national brands and transportation innovators . from what i\u2019ve heard , the partnerships are not only gaining the company more users nationally \u2014 openbay has users in all 50 states \u2014but also transforming openbay into the ubiquitous resource for enterprises that rely on automobiles .\nnow , when consumers need auto repair and maintenance service , they can compare , book and pay for local automotive service through openbay without ever having to take out a wallet . with android pay , openbay users may simply tap to pay . credit and debit card information is not shared , adding an extra layer of security .\nfor most services ( though not all , as openbay does not refer for bodywork repairs ) , consumers can expect to receive bids within a day . but for routine maintenance items such as oil changes and tire rotations , shops can pre - enter their prices so that openbay\u2019s computers generate instant results for the customer to consider .\nthe app supports ios 8 . 2 or later , openbay said , is compatible with iphone , ipad , and ipod touch and is available on the apple app store .\nthe insurance giant has announced a partnership with openbay , an online source for repairs and maintenance unrelated to collisions . the marketplace matches consumers with service providers in their locality .\nabsolutely loved services by openbay ! i have been using it since i have moved to bay area from east coast . i have no complaints and happy with their services !\nopenbayasp combines the online - to - offline customer - acquisition capability that openbay delivers to its network of service professionals with the benefits of a mobile platform , the company said .\nopenbay is an award - winning online application giving customers a smarter way to care for their vehicles , by allowing them to compare , book , and pay for local auto repair .\nrecruiting businesses to participate was openbay\u2019s first challenge , but now that it has many shops in many large metropolitan areas , the company has begun vetting new applicants to ensure they will provide satisfactory service to customers . to date there have been few instances of dispute between openbay\u2019s shops and customers , and infantino claims the company has negotiated resolutions that left both sides satisfied .\n, an online marketplace for auto repair . openbay provides a new way for vehicle owners to compare quotes for mechanical * auto - repair and maintenance services and book an appointment online .\nas i can personally attest , openbay\u2019s product works in the way it\u2019s supposed to : it gives consumers leverage they\u2019ve never had before when delving into the often nefarious world of car repairs .\nthe only place i will turn to for getting my cars repaired ! openbay has saved me countless hours and headaches from trying to find a mechanic that i can trust . customer for life !\nthus , we\u2019re refusing to support an old version . however , those wishing to develop an old version of openbay by themselves can still access it in the master - 1 . 0 branch .\nopenbay , an online marketplace for auto repair and provider of software - as - a - service ( saas ) for the auto care industry , has appointed jim gregoire as chief product officer .\nopenbay traces its origins , as do many tech startups , to a problem someone needed to solve . rob infantino , the company ' s ceo , wanted to get an older car fixed .\nanother advantage of openbay ' s online orientation is that , in addition to eliminating the need for a repair file folder , it also allows customers to monitor a vehicle ' s onboard diagnostics online to see firsthand what a mechanic is talking about during a repair description . a mechanic can also take a photo of a problem area with a smartphone and upload it to openbay for the customer to see .\ncambridge startup openbay on monday launched its online service and mobile app for booking auto repair , and disclosed funding from a group of prominent venture capitalists and angel investors , including andreessen horowitz and google ventures .\nrob infantino , founder and ceo of openbay , says the u . s . auto fleet continues to age , increasing the need for quality repair services \u2013 not just to increase reliability but also safety .\n5 . now that you\u2019re up and running , any detected vehicle events will appear on this page . whenever a diagnostic trouble code is triggered and you\u2019d like a professional diagnosis and repair , openbay will connect you with local mechanics . choose the one that\u2019s best for you , schedule a service , and once the repair is complete , pay for the service via openbay , which keeps track of completed repair work .\n\u201cthis alliance provides car owners an efficient , modern way to get their vehicles serviced , leveraging the latest technologies found nowhere else in the auto - care industry , \u201d said rob infantino , ceo and founder of openbay . \u201creceiving a stamp of approval from the nation\u2019s largest auto - insurance company is a badge of honor for the openbay team ; it affirms our proven track record and commitment to customer satisfaction . \u201d\nopenbay - developing - ai - enabled - solutions - designed - for - the - automotive - aftermarket - industry - secures - series - a - financing - 300671049 . html ? tc = eml _ cleartime\nthe app gives shops the flexibility to attract online consumers , openbay said , who value the ability to make educated purchase decisions and will be able to see and hear remotely explanations of recommended and completed repair work .\none person who believes deeply in openbay\u2019s mission is google ventures partner and android inventor rich miner , who , from what i hear , is very bullish on the company .\ngoogle ventures looks to invest in companies that disrupt traditional markets\nminer said in a statement . \u201copenbay ' s app solves the broken auto repair process in a few clicks , making automotive repair easier for drivers and auto shops alike , \u201d he added .\nweb / android / ios : comparison shopping for car repairs is hard when you can\u2019t actually drag your car from one shop to another . openbay helps solve this by getting you quotes from various shops in your area .\nthis morning at the new york international auto show , auto repair marketplace startup openbay unveiled a new product called openbayconnect to give consumers more power in the process of getting work done on their cars . the new device , which openbay founder and chief executive rob infantino says can be installed by anyone , automatically connects a car\u2019s computer system to diagnose problems and find a local repair shop to fix the issue through the company\u2019s automated service recommendation engine .\nalso quoted in the release is barry steinberg , owner and president of direct tire and auto service , who said openbay ultimately brings in consumers\nthat may have pushed out service or decided against getting their vehicles serviced .\nfor using openbay you need lnmp stack . the installation of nginx , mysql and php - fpm will be described in this section . if you want to use other stack ( for example lamp ) refer to official documentation .\nopenbay pro is an ebay certified application , meaning that we have been tested by ebay developers and interviewed to ensure that our client data is secure , used in an optimised way and that it conforms to all ebay application regulations .\nbut i decided to give the service a try , and after logging in to the openbay website ( it also has a mobile app ) , giving my car details , and explaining , as best as i could , my problem , i received about ten offers from area repair shops to do the service . openbay\u2019s listings gave the estimates from each shop and also included customer ratings from those who\u2019ve used the service , as well as yelp and google reviews .\nthe cambridge , mass . - based company currently has about 10 employees but is hiring both in engineering and sales . investors in openbay include google ventures , a16z seed , boston seed capital , and stage 1 ventures , among others .\nisohunt team is closing down the openbay project support and the competition itself because of the very low activity on the project . we\u2019ve got hold of the developers that took part in the competition and offered them a long - term cooperation .\nopenbay ultimately wants to facilitate automatic communication between customers\u2019 cars and participating service providers , so that when the car approaches a known service interval or develops a problem that triggers a warning light , it can automatically submit that repair to area providers .\nopenbay , which is about 18 months old , launched a limited pilot of its marketplace in the boston area earlier this year . now , after that test , the company is ready to make its platform available to users all over the country .\ncambridge , mass . ( nov . 25 , 2015 ) \u2014 the auto - repair marketplace openbay corp . has launched openbayasp , a mobile app for iphone systems that \u201cpromotes transparency between repair shops and consumers\nvia text , video and photo exchange .\nopenbay\nreduces costs and makes finding skilled and trustworthy professionals easy ,\ncompany ceo and founder rob infantino said in a news release .\nwe ' ve taken an uncertain and risky process for consumers and businesses with fleets and reengineered it .\nopenbay is the only way i book service for my cars . it couldn\u2019t be easier : choose what services you need ( or describe the problem ) and you\u2019ll get 12 - 13 quotes from shops in the area . you pay through the app .\nthe top 10 competitors in openbay ' s competitive set are automd , repairpal , yourmechanic , mechanicadvisor , wrench , otobots , clickmechanic , edmunds , repairwale and autobutler . together they have raised over 96 . 2m between their estimated 1 . 1k employees .\nusing a desktop browser or smartphone app , customers can look over the bids and make their choice based on price , user reviews and distance to the shop . when they book a repair , payment is held until after the work is completed . openbay keeps 10 % of the bill as its fee , and 3 % goes to the credit card servicer . the repair shop nets the remaining 87 % . participating is free for the shops , so most agree when they are contacted by openbay , infantino says .\nstate farm missy dundov , 309 - 766 - 7087 ( office ) 312 - 914 - 0857 ( mobile ) media specialist ( il , in ) missy . dundov . sg5r @ urltoken or openbay valentine oldham , 888 - 601 - 0399 pr @ urltoken\ni reached out to openbay founder rob infantino , who said he couldn\u2019t talk about some of the rumored partnerships . but he but did say the company is looking to expand its team , which is currently 14 employees , and has plans to grow potential users .\nit was a eureka moment , when infantino said he realized that the repair business needed to be brought into the internet age . he built a prototype platform , assembled a team and \u2013 after self - funding for a bit \u2013 marshaled investors to the openbay banner .\nhi @ kristofertm , you ' re right . @ openbay customers choose a shop based on 1 ) location / convenience , 2 ) customer ratings / reviews and 3 ) price . vehicle owners can drill down on details for each category , e . g . see breakdown of parts and labor costs within each shop ' s proposal . openbay is working to bring the aftermarket industry online , bring shops new business , and to eliminate the hassle for vehicle owners to comparison shop and book repairs . hope you give it a try sometime !\nconsumers get more openness and transparency in pricing and service than if they just took their car to the local auto shop . and local service providers get new leads on cars that need to be serviced . and , well , openbay takes a 10 percent fee per transaction .\nwas traveling in ma and needed a repair on my honda . didn ' t know many service stations in the area . heard about openbay on the radio . gave it a try . had 12 quotes to service my car in a matter of minutes . highly recommend .\n\u201cthe app makes me want to use openbay more , especially for customers\u2019 sake \u2013 they can see everything , \u201d said rob burden , service manager of bonita valley auto care , bonita , calif . , \u201cand i like the messaging features especially when customers can\u2019t take a phone call . \u201d\nopenbay , an app that lets users get the best deals for auto repairs and pay for the service through the application , is quietly building an industry leading marketplace that could help car owners , repair shops , auto part distributors , and growing industries that rely on working fleets of automobiles .\nmanaging automotive service for vehicles can become challenging and costly , especially for households with multiple vehicles and drivers . openbay works to remove the frustrations behind auto repair and to connect consumers with a nationwide network of auto - repair shops that delivers quality service at a fair market price and with convenience . the power of openbay\u2019s integration with the vinli system is the future of auto repair . it allows consumers to have their vehicles automatically and seamlessly managed , so they may better understand symptoms behind illuminated dashboard lights , or easily connect with a local service center when a vehicle is due for routine maintenance .\ncomputer industry startup veteran rob infantino responded to similar service experiences with a new online service for booking auto repairs . motivated in part by steve jobs\u2019 graduation commencement speech at stanford university , in which the apple co - founder called for people to follow their passion in their career , infantino launched openbay .\ni was offered a reward to use if i tried openbay and i\u2019m glad i did ! i just selected that i needed an oil change for my car and they did everything for me . i didn\u2019t even have to wait to pay once my car was serviced because i had already paid online .\nwhile building openbay through strategic partnerships will grow the number of its users , making the company the go - to resource for consumers looking for auto service is the most important step for the company to successfully transition from being a small , early - stage startup to a robust growth - stage national operation .\nthrough this collaboration , state farm is making it easier for busy car owners to keep their vehicles in good running order . open to state farm customers and non - customers alike , openbay will provide special offers and incentives for people to book vehicle service through its nationwide network of auto - repair centers .\nopenbay pro currently supports 17 ebay market places . we have plans to support even more markets throughout 2014 . if you are selling on a market that isn\u2019t currently supported please contact our support team as we may be able to set it up . more information on our supported market places can be found here .\nif you\u2019re a car owner and haven\u2019t found a dependable mechanic to take care of service issues on your car , you\u2019re not alone . a new startup called openbay is looking to help car owners save money on repairs . it\u2019s doing that through a marketplace of garages and mechanics which car owners can receive multiple bids from .\nalso backing openbay are boston seed capital and stage 1 ventures , as well as angels including andy palmer ( vertica , koa labs ) , jim pallotta ( boston celtics , raptor group ) , jit saxena ( netezza , applix ) and ty danco ( eseclending ) . the startup declined to disclose the amount of the funding .\nthe user pays for the repair through openbay , which pulls its service fee from the final transaction price of the work performed . the web - based platform also maintains customers ' service records online , putting an end to the need for a fat folder full of repair receipts taking up space in the glove box or filing cabinet .\nif i send out a request for an oil change or a brake job , i ' ll get a quote in 20 minutes ,\nvalentine oldham , a spokeswoman for openbay , said , describing the company as a lending tree for auto repair .\nyou can pick a shop based on reviews , pricing and other parameters .\nonce consumers access the app and explain what they need , they receive multiple estimates from local providers . before making a decision , they can read reviews and look over warranties . a record of any work done through openbay goes in a digital file , which can be accessed in the future and provided to a buyer when the vehicle is sold .\nso , having covered openbay when they raised money from google ventures and andreessen horowitz * , i was somewhat familiar with the company . however , i had never used the app , maybe rushing to judgement that there was no way it could possibly fix the broken auto repair process and would further add a level of anxiety to an already miserable experience .\nopenbay has made finding car service incredibly simple . it ' s so easy now to find multiple quotes for a service on my car . when i don ' t exactly know what ' s wrong , i can enter in the symptoms of the issue , and mechanics all over the city are ready to jump in to see if they can solve it .\nwell maintained vehicles make the road safer for everyone , \u201d said gary hallgren , president of allstate connected car . \u201cconsumers consistently indicate that identifying a quality auto - repair facility is a major pain point , which may serve as a deterrent to regular maintenance and repairs . integrating with openbay enables allstate to ease the burden of comparing and booking vehicle service .\ngreat app . used it several times to service my honda accord . i recommend it . was traveling in ma and needed a repair on my honda . didn ' t know many service stations in the area . heard about openbay on the radio . gave it a try . had 12 quotes to service my car in a matter of minutes . highly recommend .\norders are imported up to every 15 minutes direct to your store . although stock can be allocated instantly , order information can take a while to become available on ebay \u2013 that\u2019s why our systems check ebay regularly and then send over the data to your store . order management is a key feature of openbay pro \u2013 allowing sellers to see ebay orders within their opencart store .\nroadside assistance might appeal to startups because providers don\u2019t typically operate the tow trucks themselves . instead , they contract with networks of towing services , paying a fee for each service call . that allows honk , openbay and any others that might come along to follow the broad model of megastartups such as uber and airbnb\u2014provide matchmaking services between buyer and seller , while relying on physical assets controlled by others .\n. dealers , franchises , independent shops , and mobile mechanics are all there , with the requisite ratings and reviews , and they respond to service requests with detailed quotes , not merely written estimates . shops don ' t pay to be on openbay , they only get paid after performing repairs , which eliminates shops jockeying for prime positions and is an effort to ensure transactions go smoothly and shops honor their prices .\nopenbay is kind of like an airbnb for auto repair . users enter the kind of work they need to have done , either through its website or mobile app , specify their make and model , and tell the system how soon they\u2019d like to schedule the service for and if they\u2019d like to drop their vehicle off , wait for it to be repaired , or perhaps even have a mechanic come to them .\nhi is there any way to put the product attributes / specifications in the ebay description ? when we publish a product with your software openbay pro , it takes only the description , we sell mobile phones , computer and media center and we need this type of information on the ebay page . if not , are you working on it ? just to know if we can rely on this future feature . thanks !\non the openbay overdrive blog , mechanics are often asked to guest post on the blog to provide their insight on repairing your cars . there are many posts for you to read in order to make the right choice regarding your car : repair at home or take to a shop ? if you are having any sort of car problems or you just want to be preventive , reading this blog should be on your to - do list .\nin just six months , openbay has become sufficiently popular in some markets that the company must now refine its bid - result backend . \u201crecently , i put in a service request and got 30 offers , \u201d infantino says . \u201cwe need to change that and show the highest ratings and those located closest to me . show me eight or nine , not 30 . it is good to have options , but we don\u2019t want to overwhelm customers . \u201d\nas the operation gains momentum , what is openbay\u2019s endgame ? \u201cif you look at some of the marketplace companies out there , like ebay , these companies have reached a $ 1bn market valuation in four to five years , \u201d infantino says . does that mean he is angling for a big cash - out in a few years ? \u201cno , \u201d he states flatly . infantino may well be too much of a car nut to part with this toy .\nthe installation steps are tested on virtual machine managed by virtualbox . the virtual pc was configured with 2 network cards , the first one attached to nat , the second one - host - only adapter . you ' ll need the ip of host only - adapter to configure host machine , where you ' re intending to develop and test openbay . if the second adapter wasn ' t configured automatically - edit / etc / network / interfaces file by adding\nevery company has a set of colours , fonts and artwork that matches their brand \u2013 no matter how big or small the corporation . with openbay pro you can create custom html templates ( or purchase an off the shelf pre - made one , or even have us create a completely custom one for you ! ) , this will give your listings the edge they need to stand out from the competition and reassure buyers that you\u2019re a serious and professional seller .\nafter figuring out the best reviewed and most affordable option . i brought my car in , and had the brakes fixed for around $ 350 , which is more than 60 percent less than the price estimated by the dealership for the same work . another interesting feature of openbay is that you don\u2019t pay for the service directly to the auto repair shop . payment can only occur through the application , which is a way of ensuring that customers don\u2019t get quoted one price and then are billed something different .\nit\u2019s also a test of the competitive chops of aaa , which boasts 56 million members in north america but may strike some consumers as more of an analog brand than a digital one . aaa offers a smartphone app , as does openbay , but it also markets services that may seem outdated to younger consumers , such as maps and pharmacy discounts . plus , younger consumers accustomed to uber and zipcar may wonder why they should pay an annual fee for a service the may not need this year , or next .\nmost drivers have heard of aaa , but another big roadside service company is barely known outside the industry : agero , which provides the roadside service offered by automakers such as ford ( f ) , toyota ( tm ) and honda , as well as insurers usaa and progressive ( pgr ) . agero will provide openbay\u2019s service , which will help the startup offer competitive rates , quick response times and a broad coverage area . honk contracts directly with service providers , similar to the way uber deals directly with drivers .\na boston startup called openbay is launching roadside assistance , with users paying only for services they use . a tow , for instance , starts at around $ 80 . the service is available through a free smartphone app for apple ' s ios devices , with a corresponding android app on the way . the new service is an affront to the venerable american automobile association , which charges members an annual fee ranging from $ 48 to $ 96 , then provides jump starts , short - range towing and other services free , when needed .\nbut aaa will have to do more than offer deals , guidance and peace of mind if it wants to keep up . infantino envisions openbay becoming a one - stop shop for car care that might eventually alert car owners to recalls or technical alerts involving their vehicles , store all service records , and even diagnose problems on the road by tapping into the car\u2019s sophisticated sensors . when the mysterious \u201ccheck engine\u201d light comes on , for instance , the app might be able to tell you whether it\u2019s a serious problem requiring urgent attention or one you can worry about next week . the auto club may one day become the best travel buddy you have .\nso what is in it for the repair shops ? those who opt in to the service get access to an untapped market of new potential customers and they also get payment services that they may not have been able to offer in the past , such as the option for customers to pay by apple pay . additionally , making the pricing more transparent and fair for customers could do wonders for the public ' s perception of the repair industry . auto repair shops don ' t have to pay anything to be a part of the openbay platform , but are charged a small fee if a user selects the garage for maintenance through the app or website .\nshop owners and operators can use openbayasp to review incoming service requests in real - time , respond immediately with quotes , communicate with consumers , schedule appointments and process payment .\n\u201cwe\u2019re dedicated to meeting their needs and to helping grow their businesses . this mobile platform positions shops to efficiently acquire and communicate with in - market consumers . \u201d\nin addition , openbayasp brings transparency to auto repair , the company said , enabling shops to share videos and photos of vehicle issues , so customers are better informed about the need for repair and maintenance .\nservice providers are encouraged to use openbayasp\u2019s complimentary multi - media exchange to inform customers , strengthening trust between the shop and the consumer .\na to - do list , with overview of daily activities , including customer messages , active requests , appointment confirmations , etc . ;\narto dermovsesian , president of arto\u2019s service station , watertown , mass . , said , \u201cit\u2019s great being able to hop in and out of the app throughout the day . now i don\u2019t have to dedicate time to sitting at a computer .\n\u201calso , the video and photo - sharing function is a game - changer \u2014 customers appreciate seeing what ' s going on , without even having to be at the garage . \u201d\nlast night , the cambridge company was acknowledged for its auto industry innovation , winning masstlc\u2019s \u201capp of the year\u201d award at the organizations annual leadership awards event . ( for the entire list of winners , check here . )\nthe company , which raised an undisclosed amount of funding last fall from a group of investors that includes google ventures and andreessen horowitz , as well as boston seed , stage 1 ventures , and a group of angel investors , has some pretty highly - regarded advisors , including google venture\u2019s rich miner and former ebay president and opentable chief executive jeff jordan from a16z .\n, to name a few , have similar approaches , so it will be interesting to see if one or more of them is able to separate from the small pack with a focus on mobile .\ndennis keohane was a senior staff writer for betaboston . follow dennis on twitter - google +\nan overrunning alternator pulley reduces drag and vibration , giving cars a smoother ride with less noise . learn how an oap works in less than 2 minutes by watching this video .\nthis company says this also benefits auto repair shops , which are saved the hassle of upgrading point - of - sales terminals in order to accept android pay . by using android pay , service providers , including franchise dealerships , independent shops and mobile mechanics , lower their risk of responsibility for fraudulent charges .\n\u201cby connecting android users to their technicians via text , photo and video , we\u2019re removing barriers , increasing trust and providing tools for providers to educate their customers . once the transaction is complete , customers may tap to pay via android pay , never even having to take out a wallet . and service providers benefit from that technology , without having to make any investment in point - of - sale terminals , \u201d he continued .\nyour father may have lectured you about the importance of joining aaa . now you can let him know about some trendier alternatives .\ntowing is a $ 6 . 1 billion market , according to ibisworld , which is apparently big enough to draw new entrants aiming for a chunk of the business . another startup , honk , launched in 2014 , promises to \u201creinvent the roadside industry , \u201d using a smartphone app , gps and a \u201cmultifactor algorithm\u201d to pinpoint the location of a breakdown and get a tow truck there in the shortest time possible , for fees starting at $ 49 .\naaa noticed . as venturebeat reported in late 2014 , honk\u2019s ceo accused aaa employees of placing nearly a dozen requests for honk roadside service \u2013 then canceling the service after a tow truck had been dispatched . aaa never confirmed that it played such dirty pool , but the two organizations did exchange threatening legal correspondence .\naaa has adapted to fresh competition by offering \u201con demand\u201d roadside help of its own that doesn\u2019t require a membership , along with immediate registration for somebody ' s who ' s stranded and decides to sign up on the spot . aaa ' s app also helps drivers find the cheapest gas and locate hotels that offer a aaa discount . plus , some drivers may decide aaa\u2019s annual membership is actually a good deal , since it can pay for itself with one call for roadside help per year and a travel discount or two - 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", "topic": 7}], "title": "untappd", "paragraphs": ["the first is the badge - earning feature , which the untappd community loves to participate in . every two months untappd lets its community\nwill untappd be rebranded under next glass ? no , untappd will remain it\u2019s own company with the brand you\u2019ve come to know and love .\nthis is a place to share untappd news , pictures of beers , questions on badges , and common camaraderie of your favorite app , untappd .\nwill this affect 3rd party developers using the untappd api ? there are currently no plans to changes , limit , or restrict access to the untappd api .\nuse this thread to talk about anything you want , untappd related or not .\nuntappd tracks the beers you drink , photos and ratings in a simple format .\nthumbing through untappd beer reviews can be infuriating for lts head brewer brandon schulz .\ndownloading , analyzing , and visualizing your untappd beer drinking check - in history .\nfinally analyze , visualize , and map these data with untappd _ analysis . ipynb\nnow this is a merger i can get behind . @ untappd & @ nextglass # beer\nin february of this year , untappd merged with next glass , a wine and beer identification and recommendation app , and untappd now operates as a next glass unit . this also allowed both avola and mather to quit their full - time jobs to focus solely on untappd .\nenjoying a nice night out on the town ? thanks for taking untappd along .\nuntappd - get ready for 5 new core badges for everyone to . . . | facebook\nwho will be in charge of untappd ? the original founders , tim & greg , will continue to lead the vision of untappd , as well as continue to directly design and develop it .\nbadge illustrations by leighton hubbell | \u00a9 2014 untappd llc . simple theme . powered by blogger .\nmillions of beer drinkers around the globe rely on untappd to rate , review and share beer recommendations .\nmake sure the bot knows how you are , running ! profile should bring up your untappd profile .\ngeocode all the breweries whose beer you ' ve checked - in with geocode _ untappd _ breweries . ipynb\nwe saw a tremendous turn out from untappd users celebrating the first annual international stout day . untappd launched a special edition badge for their craft beer community to unlock by checking in to any style stout on november 3rd . with nearly 5 , 000 people unlocking the badge , untappd users definitely showed their love for the dark stuff .\nnot sure where to grab a pint ? untappd shows you popular bars and venues nearby and what\u2019s on tap .\nit ' s cold outside - warm up with 5 different winter beers . happy holidays from untappd !\nbecome part of untappd\u2019s \u201cmile high club\u201d . no , it\u2019s not the same as that other one .\nhoppy holidays and merry christmas from all of us at untappd . having anything special to celebrate ? !\nthank you untappd for creating such a great resource for those who enjoy reminiscing about their passion for trying new beers .\nso he takes brewing very seriously . untappd won ' t help him reach the upper echelon of the brewing world .\ns to change . for years and years . just tell us in our face . call yourself us untappd or change .\ndrinking socially - ep . 18 : bravo & amp ; history of the altbier | drinking socially - the official untappd podcast\nuntappd is a free app for android and apple mobile devices . the network can also be accessed through a computer web browser .\noverall i enjoy untappd and recommend it to everyone . with some minor tweaks it could rival the big boy social media apps .\na southern california native , tim mather is the design side of the untappd team . while pondering various app ideas , the idea behind untappd was born - a melding of technology and a recently discovered love for all things beer . having majored in graphic design at brooks institute and having worked with many high profile clients , tim set about creating the front end of what became untappd .\ni have changed rating due to untappd actually making effort to amend fake ratings recently . lets hope they keep up the good work .\nthere seem to be two schools of thought with untappd : that it is used as a checklist or like food review site yelp .\ndownload the details of those check - ins ( beer , brewery , and venue details ) with download _ untappd _ details . ipynb\nthis sense of community , whether you had friends using the app or not , is really what propelled untappd to millions of users .\nlaunched in the fall of 2010 , untappd arrived as thousands of new brewers and their many thousands more new beers would hit the market . today , untappd has 3 . 2 million users who rely on it to keep track of an even more crowded craft beer market .\ndiscover and share beer , breweries and bars with your friends . for support , make sure to head over to @ untappd _ support !\nperhaps the single greatest feature that enabled untappd to retain new users was its three - pronged social feed within the app . while most social apps rely on your own personal social network for an app to be valuable , untappd bypassed this need by adding a global and nearby feed .\na very special thanks to you for helping clean things up around here . this one ' s for you , untappd super user !\nwishing you the best in 2012 ! may many great beers come your way . cheers and happy new year from the untappd team .\na four out of five bottle caps review of grand rounds brew pub ' s alien candy peanut butter milk stout on popular app , untappd .\nwhile brainstorming about industries conducive to social networking , cofounder tim mather thought beer would be ideal , so he and business partner greg avola formed untappd .\nplease share your untappd wishlists here or wishlist beers that you ' ve checked off . you never know , someone might make your wish come true !\ngrand rounds head brewer steve finnie avoids reviews . the brewpub doesn ' t even post its beers on untappd . app users can , and do .\neventually the bump from the article wore off and it was up to the untappd team to find ways to drive growth . since avola and mather still had full - time day jobs , they had to be smart about where they allocated time . they relied on solid community building to continue untappd\u2019s growth .\nuntappd ' s api is nearly useless due to its limited functionality and conservative rate limits , so this project uses the selenium browser automation python package to automate the google chrome browser to collect your untappd check - in history . you will also need a google maps timezone api key to get the venues ' timezones .\ni had a strict rule where i was not going to do untappd stuff at work , so time management outside of work became the biggest thing .\nit wasn ' t just keeping up with the app ' s rapid growth . both untappd founders still had their full - time careers and families to support .\nlooking for the untappd team ? you\u2019ll likely find us at our favorite places : west 4th / jane in santa monica and the pony bar in nyc .\nlooking for the untappd team ? you\u2019ll likely find us at our favorite places : west 4th / jane in santa monica and rattle n hum in nyc .\nuntappd is a social networking service that allows its users to check into beers as they drink them , and share these check - ins and their locations with their friends . untappd also includes funcationality that allows users to rate the beer they are consuming , earn badges , share pictures of their beers , and automatically suggest similar beverages .\nget the check - in venue ' s timezone ( so you know when you drank it , local time ) with get _ untappd _ venue _ timezone . ipynb\nlike foursquare , untappd users can earn badges when they check in . badges are milestones of usage of the app , and the number of badges in different locations varies .\nmy fellow beerlovers . i am photogenetic drinker who is looking for new friends on untappd . most friends i\u2019ve added don\u2019t even check in , let alone toast or comment .\nliving in the craft beer haven of new york city , greg is the backend developer for untappd . after experiencing rare vos for the first time , he instantly fell in love with craft beer . while some people enjoy reading books or watching movies , greg ' s passion is to code . with that being said , after tim and greg came up with the idea of untappd , greg had a working prototype the next day . being able to combine his passion for development and craft beer allowed untappd to be born .\nuntappd works like foursquare , a location - based mobile social - networking application that allows users to\ncheck in\nto a physical place and share their location with friends .\nuntappd is a new way to socially share and explore the world of beer with your friends and the world . curious what your friends are drinking or where they ' re hanging out ? just check their profile where you can toast and comment on their beers ! untappd will offer you beer recommendations based on what you and your friends have been enjoying , so you\u2019ll have no reason to not try something new ! as additional encouragement , untappd allows you to earn a number of cool badges for completing a variety of different criteria .\nas users build a taste profile from their history of check - ins and beers they\u2019ve rated , untappd will recommend new beers for the user to try in their current location .\nwe strive to build the best features with a great focus on our community and their desires . this has become increasingly difficult to accomplish due to time constraints . as you may not know , for the last five years we have been building untappd on a part time basis , maintaining full time jobs outside of untappd to support ourselves and our families . this has lead to slower than desired feature releases and as untappd continues to grow in popularity , the variety of hats our two man team has to wear has become more difficult .\nuntappd , a popular mobile app that allows consumers to rate and review the beers they drink , today announced it has merged with next glass , a wine and beer recommendation platform .\noriginally posted by dietpepsican originally posted by gregwilsonstl how many badges does it take before you get a banner on untappd ? zero . happens as soon as you go to the website :\nthat\u2019s when they decided to combine check - ins , their love of beer , and their tech expertise to build untappd . forty - eight hours later they had a working prototype .\n' free ' untappd app - discover and share great beers , breweries , and venues with your friends , while earning untappd badges for exploring beers of different styles and countries . discover nearby venues , events , and beers that you ' ll love with the untappd app available on itunes and google play . keep track of the beers you like and create lists for later . get alerts when your favorite verified venues add new beers . find new venues with great beers , anywhere in the world . follow your friends and see what beers they ' re enjoying\nsince we first released untappd , over five years ago , it\u2019s been a project of passion and it\u2019s been our desire to bring our users the best possible beer based social platform available . from private beta to nearly 3 , 000 , 000 users worldwide , watching untappd grow has been an amazing rollercoaster of ups , downs , late nights , and of course great beers .\ni\u2019ll try to use a beer\u2019s overall rating on untappd to inform a purchase on occasion , but so many trend towards 3 . 5 , i rarely find it to be largely helpful .\nyou ' ve seen badges on untappd ; now you can create one for your own business ! design your own badge for your customers to earn when they check in to your venue .\nwhy this one ? table beer has long existed as the perfect companion to a meal . now that it ' s a recognized style on untappd , it deserves the badge treatment as well !\nbut untappd doesn ' t have a way of letting you know if someone is just some average man reviewing a beer , or if it ' s a woman with extensive , certified knowledge .\nput it , \u201ci love untappd for two reasons : remembering new beers that i\u2019ve tried so i can purchase them later and the recommended beers they give me that they think i\u2019ll enjoy . \u201d\nlet the green beer flow freely and the pinching begin - unless you ' re wearing some green of course ! happy st . patrick ' s day from all of us at untappd !\nas the tipping point that brought untappd\u2019s initial flood of traffic . the article wasn\u2019t the result of a concerted pr effort . rather , it was sparked merely by one journalist\u2019s love for the app .\na shared interest in technology and beer brought greg avola and tim mather together on twitter , but long hours and late nights helped make their mobile beer app , untappd , the hit it is today .\nwoah ! you\u2019ve had at least five beers that the untappd founders have had . that\u2019s tough since we like a wide variety of beers . obviously you\u2019re just trying to be cool like us !\ni had a strict rule where i was not going to do untappd stuff at work , so time management outside of work became the biggest thing that we used to work on ,\nhe said .\namong the first initiatives was the recently launched untappd for business , which allows bars and restaurants who pay for the service to share and update beer lists in the app and receive data and analytics on customer demographics .\na part - time gig for both mather and avola , untappd monetized the venture through geo - targeted promotions , like beer festival advertisments , and \u201cbadges\u201d \u2014 achievements that users could unlock as they used the app .\napps that do well solve a specific problem and are so enjoyable for the user that they can\u2019t help but talk about it . untappd focused on creating a highly valuable app for a specific niche : beer drinkers .\nuntappd then gave breweries the ability to \u201cclaim\u201d their brewery , similar to yelp . this move helped foster an on - and offline community . breweries began placing signs at their bars encouraging patrons to check in on untappd and rate them . with breweries able to directly communicate with beer fans , the community grew , adding more value and interest for beer drinkers . this claim - a - brewery feature was great for user acquisition and for retention .\nfor the beer lover who shuns facebook but feels the need to connect with his or her kind , there is a solution : untappd app for mobile devices . it ' s like sharing a virtual pint with your friends .\nwhat these people are doing \u2014 and there are a lot of them ; untappd hit over 1 million users in 2014 , according to the duo who created it \u2014 is much more than just raving or ranting about beer .\navola logged plenty of late nights , but with his supportive wife and a boss that was a\nhuge untappd\nfan , the app continued to grow \u2014 largely by word of mouth , since there was no marketing budget .\nyour friends\u2019 individual ratings , which you might see in your untappd feed or other social media , probably won\u2019t have much impact on your choices either . let\u2019s be honest here . most of us are only going to remember the most scathing and most glowing reviews , but even the memory of those will quickly fade . has anyone ever avoided a beer because joe only gave it one star on untappd ? i can say with complete certainty that i never have .\nhe puts the magnitude of properly reviewing beers into perspective by explaining how there are dozens of defined beer styles recognized by the beer judge certification program and brewers association . utilizing untappd reviews of those styles can go only so far .\nthat\u2019s right , untappd has surpassed 1 , 000 , 000 users and we couldn\u2019t be happier . the past 3 + years have been a whirlwind of code , servers , and beer . from our humble beginnings , we were ecstatic when we passed 1 , 000 users , and now to be able to say that we\u2019ve grown to over a million . it\u2019s an amazing feeling and we have all of you to thank for using untappd to log all of your beers !\nuntappd isn\u2019t the only beer - tracking app that employs this type of system . beermenus incorporates a 1 to 5 star beer rating system , and taphunter simplifies things even further with only three choices : great , drinkable and not good .\noriginally posted by dietpepsican originally posted by dietpepsican originally posted by gregwilsonstl how many badges does it take before you get a banner on untappd ? zero . happens as soon as you go to the website : nothing wrong with that czechvar .\nuntappd merged with fellow alcohol app next glass last month . in doing so , the folks behind the beer app promised to deliver new features and updates on the regular . today ' s news is certainly a nice start to the partnership .\ncan i work for untappd ? we will be hiring a couple new team members in the near future , but have no determined exactly what we will be hiring for . once we do , we will be sure to let everyone know .\nonce i realized that i didn\u2019t function well within the 0 \u2013 5 rating system in untappd , i began to overcompensate . although i wasn\u2019t consciously aware of it , i began to develop a system to smooth out some of my inconsistencies .\nthe thing that i strongly dislike about untappd is how difficult it is to find other users , both present and future . i find a lot of frustration with the interface . compared to twitter or facebook untappd\u2019s user interface strongly lacks \u201cuser friendly\u201d features . they have all of the right categories but finding them and using them and going back and forth between them can be annoying - sometimes to the point that i give up and close the program and either start over or just move on .\narwen lehman of the craft brewjas beer club has been using the app for nearly a year to connect with breweries and fellow beer enthusiasts across the world . through untappd , lehman has increased exposure of the club and met new friends in the process .\nwow ! can you believe it ? it ' s been one year since the launch of untappd . we couldn ' t have done it without our community , so cheers to you ! here ' s to another year of # drinkingsocially !\nhow about addressing your alcoholism or simply tapout from untappd ? the app\u2019s singular most important feature is the rating system . what the [ email protected ] # is the point of checking beers in , if you don\u2019t contribute to the rating pool ? bozo\nwhat happens to supporter accounts ? untappd supporter accounts will remain and function just as they have , but now that our team will be working full time on the product , we will be able to add even better features and benefits to the supporter accounts .\nwe also recommend that you make sure to download a fun , interactive app called ' untappd ' before the tour . this cool little app will enhance your craft beer taste - testing experiences on the tour and whenever you sample craft beers during your travels .\navola lives in new york city and mather in los angeles , so they connected via twitter . when the minds of the two techie hops - heads met , it was a match made in virtual hops heaven . a short while later , untappd was born .\ni love walking into a bar , seeing someone i don ' t know checking their beer into untappd and sharing with friends ,\nhe said .\nthat shows me we did something right and created something people will want to engage with for awhile .\nuntappd 3 . 3 . 0 has been released . this update includes knowing if a beer is on your lists , updated facebook sharing , and a number of other improvements and fixes . see the full list of changes on our product blog and be sure to update today .\nso , the big question is , what does this mean for untappd ? it\u2019s simple - nothing but good things . untappd will remain an independent entity ( albeit a subsidiary of next glass ) , with tim mather ( ceo ) and greg avola ( cto ) continuing to steer the vision of the product . with the resources provided by next glass , we will be able to transition into full time roles within untappd as well as hire on more staff to speed up our feature development and make the platform even better for the community . this means you will get new updates , cool features , and even more badges , faster . there will be no rebranding , name changing , or abrupt pivots . we will continue just as we have , building a world class social community for beer drinkers - only at a much quicker pace .\nby this stage of the game , i\u2019m sure that most beer drinkers are aware of the beer tracking app untappd . this app allows you to log , rate and share beers that you are drinking . like a social media platform , it allows you to follow friends ; you can see what they have logged in and \u201ctoast\u201d or comment on their selections . however , as with most addicting apps , there\u2019s a gamesmanship aspect to untappd , allowing you to earn badges based on what beers you log , where you log them from and when you log them .\nthe thing i like about this app is that one can write in depth reviews . as someone who enjoys craft beer - and takes that seriously - i like the potential for bonding with other craft beer lovers . the key word being \u201cpotential\u201d . the thing that i strongly dislike about untappd is how difficult it is to find other users , both present and future . i find a lot of frustration with the interface . compared to twitter or facebook untappd\u2019s user interface strongly lacks \u201cuser friendly\u201d features . they have all of the right categories but finding them and using them and going back and forth between them can be annoying - sometimes to the point that i give up and close the program and either start over or just move on . overall i enjoy untappd and recommend it to everyone . with some minor tweaks it could rival the big boy social media apps .\nin the grand scheme of things , i don\u2019t believe that the average ratings of a beer will end up mattering very much to casual craft beer consumers . it is doubtful that very many people are looking up the untappd averages of every beer on the bar\u2019s tap list before they order .\nthis week our minds are blown by any ipa , a clear ipa from springdale beer and against the grain , look at the updates in the untappd 3 . 2 . 9 release , cover the latest sponsored badges , learn about the history of the belgian style dubbel , and much more .\nour mobile and web applications allow users to share , discovery and engage each other within the world of beer . known as\nthe foursquare for beer , \u201d user can check - in to what they\u2019re drinking and where and share with their friends on untappd , twitter , facebook , & foursquare .\ndiscover and share great beers , breweries , and venues with your friends , while earning badges for exploring beers of different styles and countries . discover nearby venues , events , and beers that you ' ll love keep track of the beers you like and create lists for later get alerts when your favorite verified venues add new beers find new venues with great beers , anywhere in the world follow your friends and see what beers they ' re enjoying for help and support , visit urltoken twitter : urltoken facebook : urltoken instagram : http : / / instagram / untappd untappd reminds you to please drink responsibly .\nother social network applications are broad - based , such as facebook and twitter , where our app is a guide for beer seekers and drinkers ,\navola says .\nwe believe that drinking beer was a social action but never put in an online sense , and hence untappd was born .\nmy wife and i joined untappd in 2016 but we recently had a discussion about the places we ' ve been before joining and would cross off states / venues even if they weren ' t\nchecked in\n. i assumed it was probably frowned upon but wanted to get everyone ' s opinion .\nover the years , we have explored a variety of options to allow us to transition to full time on untappd , but there was never a viable solution . after many discussions and exploring many different directions , we are excited to announce a strategic merger between untappd and next glass , a fellow alcohol based start up . it was evident very early on in our discussions that we shared similar goals and ideals for our respective apps and together we could achieve great things . unlike other mergers happening in the beer world recently , this merger brings together two like - minded start ups set on disrupting the beer industry for the better .\nuntappd this beer - tracking app got a big upgrade in 2016 , adding the ability to scan a bar code on a beer bottle so users can add its details to a log . it also lets people hail an uber from inside the app so they can get to a particular bar or pub responsibly and safely .\none major problem i have had with untappd ratings tends to occur on high - volume drinking days . drinking many different beers back - to - back can make it very difficult to remain objective while deciding on how many stars a given brew deserves ( a concept that is already skewed by the users own palate . )\ni love the ability of untappd as a way to log beers that you and your friends have drank . it\u2019s great when i drink a beer and a couple of days later a friend of mine is able to see it and say \u201chey man i\u2019ve been trying to find that , how was it ? ? \u201d .\nuntappd is billed as a social media platform for beer lovers . those who use it can\nlike\na brewery , review beers on a five - point scale , write tasting notes on reviews , follow others on the platform , comment on reviews , and even toast them via a little shaker pint glass icon .\nanyway , i ' m hoping that someone from untappd sees this , and can assist me with getting my ip unbanned . i get why this feature is enabled on their site , but i obviously wasn ' t attempting to do anything malicious . the website apparently just thought i was a bit too active for their liking .\none of the first things you see when you check a beer into untappd is its current average rating . i realized early in my usage of the app , that these averages were often affecting my ratings . if i loved a beer that the general public seemed to consider average , i might subconsciously lower my own rating .\nback in 2008 greg avola was building his own twitter clone and needed some design help . he turned to twitter ( of all places ) to ask for help . shortly after he sent the tweet , tim mather responded . the two hit it off and worked on a few freelance projects before teaming up to build untappd .\nthis adjustment toward the center most likely stems from a lack of confidence in my own palate . those other people must have been tasting something i wasn\u2019t ! my insecure brain would play it safe and adjust my score a bit closer to the average , even though most untappd users are just as untrained and subjective as i am .\ni don\u2019t care about how \u2018everyone\u2019 rates beers on untappd . i do sometimes care about how friends rate beers \u2014 either because i know we like similar things or different things . i rate beers on untappd for my own information . it helps me remember what to try again and what to avoid . although my ratings of repeat samplings sometimes change , i rarely go from not liking a beer to liking a beer in a repeat tasting . i tend to rate relative to a budweiser being 2 . 5 \u2014 something i find acceptable but far from great . i\u2019ll buy beer for enjoyment ( rather than sampling ) that i\u2019ve previously rated 4 . 0 or higher .\nby framing untappd as the \u201cfoursquare of beer\u201d in the early years , the team piggy - backed off the increasingly ubiquitous behavior of checking in that foursquare made popular . they didn\u2019t have to educate the market and change anyone\u2019s behavior . uptappd let beer drinkers combine their existing behaviors of checking in and searching for the next great beer .\nas users began to check in to new beers , they compiled a list of vetted beers for themselves and their friends . if they found a hidden gem , they didn\u2019t have to commit the beer to memory or make a note to remember the beer later . they simply had to open untappd and check in to the beer .\nto the average beer drinker , a can of coors light is acceptable and a bottle of blue moon is treating yourself . but to a true beer enthusiast , those two beers just aren\u2019t options . beer enthusiasts are on a mission to find their next favorite beer . it\u2019s this neverending search that is the backbone for untappd\u2019s marketing success .\nfrom there , the untappd team was hit with crushing traffic . as the app grew , every thursday to saturday was a technical battle . the team was constantly fighting app crashes and worked vigorously to keep their infrastructure in step with their traffic . but when they finally resolved these technical issues , what they had was an app with market fit .\ndon\u2019t get me wrong . just because i\u2019ve stopped rating beers , doesn\u2019t mean that i don\u2019t enjoy using untappd . for a forgetful guy like myself , this app is a convenient way to have my drinking history at my fingertips , and the ability to see what people are checking in nearby has definitely led to last minute changes to my drinking agenda .\nadditionally , untappd\u2019s recommendation feature was cited by several users i interviewed as a reason why they love the app . as the recommendation algorithm has become more refined , users have discovered more beers that are relevant to their tastes . these recommendations not only add value in themselves , they encourage users to keep checking in to provide the app with better data for the algorithm .\njuly ' s project is now underway ! the theme ( decided on discord ) is fruity sours . these should fit nicely with the warmer weather typically experienced in the northern hemisphere but are also enjoyable if it ' s your winter ! the official untappd podcast episode 6 has some information about this group of styles and episode 17 has information about the flanders red , specifically .\ni ' m going to the omaha beer fest tomorrow evening , so i decided to create a list of all the beers for the event to share with some friends that i ' m going with . i had nearly finished adding all of the beers to my list , when my ip was banned by untappd . com , and i started seeing the screen shot above .\nwhile you\u2019re out , enjoying your off - centered brews , be sure to check - in on untappd and you\u2019ll be rewarded ! check - in any one ( 1 ) of the dogfish head beers listed below between july 1st and september 4th to unlock the \u201coff - center your summer ! \u201d badge . keep enjoying dogfish all summer long and you can earn up to 3 levels .\nfounded more than five years ago by tim mather and greg avola , untappd has , over the years , developed a reputation as the go - to check - in app for beer fans . with a user base of nearly 3 million drinkers , the company has been able to grow both its reach and its database by crowdsourcing product information from users who share and rate the beers they are drinking .\nthe badge system in untappd can be a fun thing to play with . since some badges require multiple check - ins of the same beer , i try to check in every beer i drink , even if it isn\u2019t the first time i\u2019m drinking it . you never know when it will earn you a new badge ! these multiple check - ins , however , came with their own set of problems .\nthe untappd app has always been great for craft beer fans , letting aficionados keep track of beers they have tried and those they have yet to sample . the app can recommend beers based on someone\u2019s previous choices and includes a social angle to see where friends are and what they\u2019re drinking . it\u2019s fun , easy to use and free on ios and android , though the new uber features haven\u2019t arrived for android users yet .\npersonally i have my own mental scale i apply to the untappd ratings 0 - 1 . 5 bad \u2013 don\u2019t want it again 2 not horrible , not good 2 . 5 - 3 \u2013 a beer is ok , but nothing special , solid middle of the road . 3 . 5 - 4 \u2013 solid offering , decent flavour / nose 4 . 5 - 5 \u2013 would buy again in a heartbeat and would recommend to anyone\nhey folks , i ' d like a little help from the greater untappd community . y employer just signed us up for our very own verified venue / local badges and it ' s fallen on me to design it . he wants it to be more than just our logo but unfortunately the only local badges within 75 miles ( aka the furthest i can search ) is just the bars logo over a stock untappd background . so in order to get a little inspiration , i ' m wondering if you guys might be willing to share any local badges in your area ( especially if they ' re something unique / more than just a logo ) . preferably , if you share a screenshot of how it looks when you open the badge info page so that i can get an idea of what it looks like on a smaller screen . thanks in advance !\nour app aims to educate and stimulate beer drinkers to allow them to keep track of what they had , recommend beers based on their style , and has the social element that brings it all together ,\navola says .\nour goal at this time is to get untappd the best - quality product out there for beer , and we plan on talking with our users and breweries and venues on how we can get there .\n\u201cour focus has always been on leveraging our science and machine learning to build amazing tools for consumers , breweries , retailers , and bars , \u201d kurt taylor , the founder and ceo of next glass said in a statement . \u201ctogether with untappd , we have created a powerful combination that will provide millions of consumers and businesses around the world with an unprecedented experience when it comes to sharing , socializing , and learning about all things beer . \u201d\nif untappd or apps like it would develop a more comprehensive description and rating system , would anyone use it ? probably not . chances are that you went to the brewery to socialize with friends . taking five minutes to check in every single beer you drink would quickly become an annoyance to you and those around you . it\u2019s much more fun to talk about the beer with your cohorts than it would be to answer a lengthy in - app survey .\nsimilar to other insanely successful startups like slack , the untappd team didn\u2019t invest in marketing . for the entirety of the company\u2019s history , it\u2019s just been avola , the backend developer , and mather , the front - end designer . no vp of marketing or director of communications to help them get the word out . no venture capitalist calling in favors . just the two of them , their love of beer , and their connection to the beer - drinking community .\ni seldom drink the same beer twice ( unless i\u2019m forced into buying a 4 - pack in lieu of singles ) and had been saving a bottle / can of most everything i\u2019ve tried in the last 5 years . as a result , my garage has nearly 650 bottles / cans stored on shelves built in between the empty bays between the studs . i get a lot of compliments from passerby , and it\u2019s a great conversation starter . however , i can\u2019t take it with me , and i can no longer remember all 650 + of what i\u2019ve tried . untappd has solved that for me . but , much to my wife\u2019s chagrin , i still bring bottles / cans back with me from every trip ( 9 cans and a bomber after 4 days in tx this past weekend ) and the suds shrine continues to grow . thank you untappd for creating such a great resource for those who enjoy reminiscing about their passion for trying new beers .\nmoving forward , i will continue to check - in beers with untappd on a regular basis . the rating system is not essential to my enjoyment of the app , and i am actually happier without it . when i feel the need to discuss a beer at length , i will simply write tasting notes or a complete description . in those formats , it is much easier to convey my thoughts , my feelings or even the impact that a rainy day had on my overall experience .\nbeing a community driven platform that has relied heavily on word of mouth to grow , we owe everything to you . without the dedication of beer lovers around the world checking in as they enjoy a brew , we wouldn\u2019t be where we are today . that said , it is our goal to continue to build the best possible products for you . thank you for your support over the years and for your continued support as we take the next , exciting step into the future of untappd .\ni actually enjoy many of untappd\u2019s features quite a bit and will continue to use them in the future . the problem simply lies within the \u201cgood - or - bad\u201d rating system and my inability to properly function within it . beer is a complex , nuanced and , sometimes , polarizing thing . to boil it down to a simple 0 to 5 ratings is often too vague to describe the experience that any given beer provides ( even if you factor in the allotted 140 - character comment space ) .\nit ' s a thing we ' ve built from the ground up , and from the very beginning been very humble about it , and all of sudden now we ' re getting the opportunity to give it the attention it deserves ,\nsaid avola .\nto now be able to go to work and say i ' m the cto of untappd , and it ' s not just a side project , it ' s a real full - time job , is a dream come true .\nwhen you ' re ready to head out for the evening , you can hail a ride from uber inside the app by selecting the venue you want to visit . after you select the option , destination info is automatically sent to the transportation app . other new features include friends lists to keep your feed tidy , support for 3d touch , the ability to tag friends in comments and more . the truckload of new stuff is only available in the ios app for now , but untappd says the features will make it to android soon enough .\nas untapped approaches its six - year anniversary , the app is continuing to enjoy considerable success . the app has more than 2 . 8 million registered users who have combined for more than 250 million beer check - ins . what do those numbers look like in practice ? avola shared that at 8pm est this past new year\u2019s eve , the app reported 1 , 100 check - ins per minute . by leveraging existing behaviors , understanding an audience\u2019s needs , and delivering value that encourages engagement , untappd has built a dedicated community of millions of users .\ndiscover and share great beers , breweries , and venues with your friends , while earning badges for exploring beers of different styles and countries . discover nearby venues , events , and beers that you ' ll love keep track of the beers you like and create lists for later get alerts when your favorite verified venues add new beers find new venues with great beers , anywhere in the world follow your friends and see what beers they ' re enjoying for help and support , visit urltoken twitter : urltoken facebook : urltoken instagram : urltoken untappd reminds you to please drink responsibly .\nfor a while there , i had noticed a recurring motif in my untappd usage while logging these repeat beers . you can see the rating that you gave the beer last time , and it turns out that i very seldom agree with my own assessments . don\u2019t get me wrong ; these differences of opinion were not huge . i never felt that a beer i previously rated as a 3 . 5 actually deserved five stars or that a 4 - star beer was actually a 2 - star . however , discrepancies ranging from half to three - quarters of a star were not uncommon .\ninteresting thoughts . i think apps like untappd end up being whatever the user wants them to be . i like to use the good / great system . if i thought it was good , it gets 4 stars , great gets 5 . if i didn\u2019t like it or didn\u2019t think it memorable , i won\u2019t rate . of course , as you said , a beer experience can be highly variable for an individual , so ultimately the ratings just serve as reminder that i enjoyed a beer . thanks for sharing . hopefully we\u2019ll all be more present with our beer drinking and life living .\nif you ' re a dedicated beer geek , chances are you ' re using the app untappd to track your libations . for the unfamiliar , the mobile software allows you to log and rate beers while following what and where your friends are drinking . with a new update to the ios version , the app is getting a load of new features . first , there ' s a new barcode scanner that ' ll make searching for beers you ' re drinking a breeze . rather than having to manually search , all you ' ll have to do is point your phone ' s camera at the barcode on a bottle or can .\nso true . i stopped using untappd for many of the reasons you mentioned . i still track my beers though , but i carry a little pocket notebook for handwritten notes . this takes the one - upman - badge - checkin competition out of it , but still allows me to nerd out a bit . plus , i don\u2019t have to stare into my phone instead of interacting with the people around . if i taste a beer i really enjoy , i pull out the notebook and write down why ; same for one that really hits me the wrong way . i have a nice little collection of notebooks now that i can reference if i want to go back and remember a specific brewery or roadtrip .\nwhile the system and execution are both flawed in many ways , the core issue is that beer was brewed to be enjoyed . as we\u2019ve stated before , the ratings don\u2019t matter . put down your phone and engage with your friends , co - workers , the world around you . stop obsessing over the badges , the check - ins , ticking off every beer on your list , and just enjoy the damn beer . much like restauranteurs ( and south park ) loathing yelpers , the truth is that breweries often echo the same sentiments regarding those untappd keyboard warriors just as much . so sure jot down a few notes so you can remember the beer , but join us in putting an end to the ratings , put down the phone and just enjoy your beer .\nnew in 3 . 2 . 0 : search has taken flight ! - you may have noticed that our search engine has improved on the older version of the app , to be more typo tolerant and faster , but this new release blows that out of the word with lightening faster searches across all beer / brewery / venue as quickly as you can say beer me ! push notification actions and settings on friend check - ins ! - you can now toast and comment from the notification tray when you receive a notification on a friend check - in notifications ! you can also now choose the distance in which you want to get nearby notifications , in your settings ! past events - you can new see yours and venue past events , so you can see what happened in the past , and what you did ! check - in improvements : - you now will get warned your are closing an active check - in , so you don ' t fat finger and close your active check - in . have google or apple maps ? now you choose ! - you can now choose which maps app you want to work with in untappd ' s app in your settings - as well as easily copy addresses to your clipboard by tapping the address bar . nfc / barcode default options - tired of always choosing barcode - you can set the default scanning option in your settings , to avoid having to double tap . have feedback ? let us know feedback @ untappd . com ! we are always listening for ways to improve . cheers and happy new year !\ni agree with most of what was written . in my case , i use my hbc\u2019s rating system applied to the untappd numeric rating . our hbc uses \u201cdump\u201d , \u201ctaster\u201d , \u201cpint\u201d , \u201cpitcher\u201d , and \u201ckeg\u201d . so , for a beer to have a 5 in untapped , it would have to be good enough that i would want to buy a keg and have it readily available to me on a daily basis on my home draft system . for a beer that i would likely choose to have a pint of when dropping by my local , i\u2019ll give it a 3 . the improvement of 1 / 4 point increments allows some nuance to the rating . if i am \u201cmore likely\u201d to have a pint of a beer when at my local , it might get a 3 . 5 ."]}
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based meridiana acquired in 2011 . the former air italy was incorporated into meridiana and acted as a capacity provider for the latter company . however , air italy has now become the name for the entire group .\nin addition to the already made - up of air italy polska , gentile announced in september 2007 that negotiations were underway to establish air italy scandinavia , based on an old project of missing air europe uk , which went bankrupt in 1991 . although this intention turned out to only one project is not realized .\nair italy is a scheduled airline based in the medieval town of gallarate , lombardy , offering flights from verona and milan .\nthe logo of air italy depicts a phoenix , which , as everyone knows , is a mythological animal can be reborn from its ashes after death . the reason for this is due to the fact that air italy air reborn from the ashes of europe , with many former employees and adopting a similar system of management .\nyou can pay for your flights with air italy in the currency and payment method of your choice when booking through alternative airlines .\nbrowse the most popular air italy flight routes to cities worldwide . alternative airlines can help you make reservations on air italy for international flights to lots of destinations . use the following list of routes to help you plan your next flight . book air italy flights on alternative airlines to save big ! alternative airlines is an online travel agency , specialising in booking lesser known airlines and remote destinations .\nmost of air italy ' s independent flights left from either naples airport , turin airport , verona airport or milan milpensa airport . the air italy fleet consisted of b737 - 300s , b737 - 700s , b737 - 800s , b767 - 200er and b767 - 300s .\nthe italian airline isn ' t the only one to go down this path in europe . air belgium is a new long haul operator planning to launch from brussels charleroi , while other nationally branded start - ups include air albania , blue slovakia , flybosnia , air andorra and italian airways ( founded by a former meridiana / air italy ceo ) .\nqatar airways has entered into a new codeshare agreement with air italy , starting april 24 . the new agreement provides codeshares on air italy\u2019s routes between milan - malpensa airport and six domestic cities across italy , including catania ( cta ) , rome ( fco ) , naples ( nap ) , olbia ( olb ) , palermo ( pmo ) and calabria ( suf ) . the agreement also consists of air italy\u2019s route between rome fiumicino airport and olbia costa smeralda airport ( olb ) .\nto request a quote or for more information about air products , please fill out the form below , and an air products representative will contact you shortly .\nair italy has two main italian bases at verona and milan ( malpensa ) . it operates to the following cities : barcelona , berlin - tegel , london - stansted , madrid , moscow , nairobi , prague , rome , sofia and warsaw . soon a new subsidiary will start flying from warsaw as air italy polska .\nair italy currently have a fleet of five boeing aircraft , 3 boeing 767\u2019s and 2 boeing 757\u2019s . a further two boeing 737 - 300 are arriving in 2007 .\nit was a company founded in 2006 as a joint venture between air italy ( 75 % ) and an egyptian tour operator ( 25 % ) . it began operations in april 2007 as\neuro mediterranean airlines ' using a boeing 757 - 200 with su - bpy brands . in september 2009 the aircraft was returned to the company lease and the company was renamed\nair italy egypt\nwith the intent to use a boeing 737 - 800 air italy . the company ended operations in late 2009 .\nthe first livery air italy was very similar to that of air france , the\nlegend\nhas it that the french company has noted this problem and as a result of what the logo on the tail was quickly replaced with the one currently in use .\nthe consolidated budget airline air italy group , ended 31 october 2007 , reported income before taxes of more than 1 . 3 million euros corresponding to a net profit of 155 , 440 euros . total revenues amounted to over 113 . 7 million euros ( 113 , 739 , 251 ) ; are 400 employees , of which 320 in air italy .\nsince adding its fourth italian destination , qatar airways has been operating 42 weekly flights from its home and hub in doha , hamad international airport , to italy . from april 24 , air italy will also offer codeshare flights on all of qatar airways\u2019 italy to doha services along with two further routes on the qatar airways network to singapore and male .\nwe accept paypal making flight purchases with air italy easy and more secure for customers . paypal is one of the leading forms of online payment , with more than 169 million accounts worldwide .\nif that shade of purple looks familiar , it\u2019s probably because you\u2019ve seen it on qatar airways jets . the gulf airline now owns 49 percent of air italy and has been instrumental in revamping meridiana . it ' s heavily invested in the airlines to the modest prediction of millions of dollars , as well as providing some planes for the fleet : air italy will acquire at least 20 new jets over the next three years , the airline says , plus at least five wide - body jets from the qatar airways fleet . that\u2019s important because air italy has big ambitions to become a major rival to alitalia .\nfacebook twitter youtube linkedin legal notice privacy notice copyright \u00a9 1996 \u2013 2018 air products and chemicals , inc .\nin 2017 , qatar airways acquired 49 per cent of aqa holding , the new parent company of air italy . italy\u2019s long established privately owned airline was previously known as meridiana , however , in february this year , the airline announced a new phase of growth and development , starting with its brand new identity and livery as air italy . the new airline aims to acquire 50 aircraft by 2022 , and has already committed to receiving 20 brand new boeing 737 - max aircraft type , starting this month .\nskyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flight prices with air italy 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 telephone code to call the 0053 while cuba is to call italy from cuba is the 11939 .\nthe rebrand of meridiana to air italy is set to supply passengers cheaper flights from the u . s . to italy as soon as this summer . the italian airline meridiana is no more . starting today , the carrier that\u2019s probably best known for its flights to the italian islands , such as sardinia , is now called air italy . as part of the rebrand , its planes will get a fresh new look with teal - and - purple graphic elements on the tail and clean , all - caps type on the side of planes .\nnges in flight timing via sms to provide a seamless and pleasant experience to all their passengers . travellers can also check the flight status of their air asia flights on makemytrip . travelers can check their air asia airline flight schedule here .\nair italy has started taking bookings on a number of new routes from milan malpensa ( mxp ) to india . the first is a direct service from milan malpensa to delhi ( del ) , which air italy will operate five times a week . the italian airline will use the airbus a330 - 200 to carry passengers on this flight . the new service will begin flying on 28th october 2018 and is expected to take 7 hours and 30 minutes .\nwith the 20th anniversary of the air max 97 looming \u2014 and with more italy - exclusive celebrations to follow last november\u2019s limited rerelease \u2014 some of those who were there from the start share their memories and thoughts on the now iconic silhouette .\nfor the maintenance of its aircraft , air italy relies on its holding , maintenance ( airitaly amo ) , easa part 145 certificated airports present on the verona - villafranca ( hangar ) , milan - malpensa , naples - capodichino and turin - caselle .\nsince the first visible air design debuted in 1987 , the nike air max line has been a bestseller . despite the worldwide success story , some installments resonate more strongly in specific regions \u2014 developing deep cultural and emotional connections to that place . for example , the air max 97 shines a little brighter than its successors or predecessors in a country famed for its art , culture and appetite for innovation .\nthe new company began operating a boeing 757 from air italy used earlier in the month of november 2007 operating charter flights to medium - long range from poland , especially from the capital and base of the company ( warsaw ) and the regional airport katowice .\nafter its 1997 introduction , the shoe became an unofficial part of italy\u2019s wardrobe when a countrywide craze for \u201cle silver\u201d blossomed .\ntravel to sicily , italy and explre the diverse culture , magnificent architecture and mouth - watering cuisine , at your own pace .\nair italy in april 2009 began with the brazilian government authorities a feasibility study for setting up an airline in brazil , based at the ' airport of fortaleza - pinto martins , to operate domestic and intercontinental routes . in spite of everything the plan was never put in place .\nif you would prefer to contact us by phone , you can call any of our air products locations worldwide by visiting worldwide locations & phone numbers .\nair products and chemicals , inc . 7201 hamilton blvd . allentown , pa 18195 - 1501 t 610 - 481 - 4911 f 610 - 481 - 5900\non june 26 , 2011 air italy has set a record with a boeing 767 - 200 , i - aigh brands , with which it has landed at the airport of skiathos in greece . this is the largest aircraft ever landed on the island , because the track is only 1620m long .\nair italy\u2019s fleet , currently comprising 8 boeing 737 ng and 3 boeing 767 - 300 , will be progressively renewed with 8 new aircraft 3 brand new boeing 737 max 8 and 5 airbus a330 - 200 joining during 2018 and with the full retirement of the b767 - 300 by the end of 2018 .\nthe air italy dvd starts off with a flight from italy to two destinations in brazil onboard the 767 - 200 . this is the first time i have ever seen the operations of this aircraft from the cockpit view and i was quite pleased with the experience . while the dvd starts off with a fairly normal flight and cabin crew briefing and walk around inspection of the aircraft , throughout the flight there was never any in - depth cockpit presentation .\n\u00a9 2018 norwegian air shuttle asa . please note that this is a norwegian retail site , hence norwegian legislation and rules apply to any fees and / or charges .\nqatar airways group chief executive officer , akbar al baker , said : \u201cwe are pleased to be announcing this codeshare with the newly - launched air italy . the new agreement will provide seamless connectivity for qatar airways passengers arriving at our italian gateways , onto further domestic destinations , enabling them to explore this beautiful country .\nthe second new direct service that air italy will fly is a route between milan malpensa and mumbai ( bom ) . this will also fly five times a week and use its fleet of airbus a330 - 200s to operate the flight . this service will launch on 30th october 2018 and is expected to take 8 hours .\nwhile some booms burn out after a few seasons , the air max 97 hype maintained in italy for close to a decade \u2014 and still sizzles under the surface . its ostentatious shine , sleek lines , gleaming vehicular - style ventilation and introduction of the total max unit\u2019s full - window cushioning fostered a mass appeal that still endures .\nyou will be surrounded by romance , history and art in florence , italy and barcelona , spain . enjoy a multi - country vacation made easy for you !\nthe passport is always necessary and valid for at least three months upon arrival in the country and in any case expires after the date of return to italy when exceeded the three - month stay . for any changes to this rule it is advisable to inquire beforehand at the embassy or consulate of the country present in italy .\nget lost in the romantic waterfront villages , majestic palazzos and lush gardens of italy\u2019s stunning northern lake region and spend time in the classic cities of rome and florence .\nair products asia , inc . 2503 - 5 , 25 / f 148 electric road , north point hong kong t + 852 - 2527 - 1922 f + 852 - 2527 - 1827\ndestinations served by the summer of 2008 several polish cities ( particularly warsaw ) , cuba , cyprus , egypt , greece , italy , morocco , spain , tunisia and turkey .\n, and fiat\u2019s involvement saw the car maker return to profitability for the first time in years . today italy has one of the highest numbers of cars per capita in the world .\nas of may 3 , 2010 , was activated a codeshare with alitalia , thanks to which flights will be operated in the dual code of 10 national airports : bari , bergamo , catania , genoa , naples , olbia , palermo , rome , turin and verona . the future intention is to expand cooperation on long - haul flights of air italy , alitalia routes not currently covered by .\nthe norwegian group consists of the parent company , norwegian air shuttle asa , and its directly or indirectly owned subsidiaries in norway , sweden , denmark , finland , ireland , spain , united kingdom and singapore .\nthe airport is located 3 . 7 km ( 2 . 3 mi ) southeast of bergamo in italy . the airport is 45 km ( 28 mi ) north - east of milan .\nsee the highlights of southern italy and sicily on this once - in - a - lifetime 13 - night journey . begin in the bustling city of rome , then make your way south - through sorrento , capri , naples , reggio calabria , taormina , palermo , and more ! enjoy tons of stops , tours , and tastings as you experience italy ' s true beauty .\nthat phenomenon grew from a variety of subcultures bubbling in big cities like rome , milan and naples before spreading to the nation\u2019s smaller towns and villages . from club culture to graffiti to the catwalk and beyond , desire for the air max 97 transcends age and gender .\nexplore rome , florence , venice , pisa , capri , assisi and more as your tour director as well as local guides bring you through the cities that make italy an iconic place to visit , as well as cementing its significance in history .\nair products and chemicals ( china ) investment co . ltd . east wing , floor 1 building # 88 , lane 887 zu chongzhi road zhangjiang hi - tech park shanghai , 201203 p . r . china t + 86 - 21 - 38962000 f + 86 - 21 - 50805555\nair asia fleet includes 6 airbus a320 - 214 and 48 airbus a320 - 216 aircrafts . in addition , the fleet of airasia airasia x , thai airasia , and indonesia airasia comprises of , 90 airbus a320 - 200 , 2 airbus a340 - 300 , and 4 boeing 737 - 300 aircrafts\neducation in italy up to 1923 was governed by the casati law , passed in 1859 , when the country was being unified . the casati law organized the school system on the french plan of centralized control . in 1923 the entire national school system was reformed . \u2026\nthe neoclassical town planning of the years around 1815 was succeeded in italy , as elsewhere in europe , by a renaissance revival of which an ambitious example is the palace of justice , rome ( 1888\u20131910 ) , by guglielmo calderini . this revival was appropriate in a country that\u2026\nqatar airways first began flying to italy in 2002 with a service from doha to milan . a year later , the airline launched direct service to rome . in 2011 , the airline started operating to venice , and in 2016 , qatar airways started a daily service to pisa .\nenjoy staying in rome , lucca , florence , venice island , and assisi that include walking tours through the famous cities as well as visits to significant museums , landmarks , monuments , and amazing cathedrals . take in the mesmerizing views of italy as you travel alongside your tour director and traveling companions .\narchitects in northern italy , notably guarino guarini , filippo juvarra , and bernardo vittone , developed a baroque style of great structural audacity . guarini\u2019s san lorenzo ( 1668\u201380 ) and palazzo carignano ( 1679 ) , both in turin , have swelling curvilinear forms , terra - cotta construction , exposed structural members , and\u2026\nfrom moscow to the maldives , or paris to new york - - meridiana airlines flies to a wide range of amazing leisure destinations and 15 domestic destinations in beautiful italy . whether you\u2019re embarking on an international vacation to havana or flying from one beautiful italian city to another , you\u2019re sure to find amazing deals on meridiana flights .\nfinally , the dvd draws to a conclusion with the 737 - 700 roundtrip flight from verona to egypt and milan malpensa italy . following the pattern of the previous flights , the 737 flight features a walk around of the aircraft , cabin service and a brief explanation of the flight progress and procedures employing at times a few interesting camera angles .\nmore of these annecdotes are collected in milan - based art magazine and agency kaleidoscope ' s new book , le silver : an italian oral history of the nike air max 97 by lodovico pignatti morano . designed by the magazine\u2019s art director , mirko borsche , is limited to 600 copies and prior to arriving at select retailers in late april , is available now from kaleidoscope\u2018s online store .\nqatar airways cargo currently offers global customers belly - hold cargo capacity to and from the italian cities of milan , rome , venice and pisa . the cargo carrier also operates five boeing 777 freighters and two airbus a330 freighters each week to the fashion capital , milan , taking its combined cargo capacity to italy to more than 1 , 100 tonnes each week .\nthe final draw has taken place and we\u2019re all set for some great under - 19 football action on the pitches in vaasa and sein\u00e4joki , finland , this summer . the action kicks off on 16 july with finland set to meet portugal , norway and italy in group a , while holders , england , face turkey , ukraine and france in group b .\nregistered in the uk , greece , italy and russia prior to the eventual voluntary dissolution and winding up of the holding company and its subsidiaries . this involves providing financial advice and also liaising with tax experts in the field to safeguard the interests of the company . a liquidator has also been appointed to distribute the assets and discharge the liabilities of the company .\nmost of the interesting sights on this flight to south american were the cabin service , capt\u2019s explanation of balancing fuel tanks and the lush green mountain terrain of brazil . the return flight to italy was also interesting because even though as mentioned before there was no cockpit presentation , viewers are able to clearly observe the procedures to be followed on long haul flights of this nature .\nprices include airfare , fuel surcharges , airport taxes and fees . air & land tour prices apply from the gateway airport or city specified in the package highlights . prices will vary from alternative gateway airports or cities and may be higher . the total price will be clearly displayed prior to any deposit being required . additional baggage charges may apply . cst # : 2051249 - 40 accreditations and memberships held by partner company dh enterprise & associates .\ni remember looking out at the crowd of italian gabbers dancing wearing silvers and being instantly reminded of italian futurists \u2014 the first real avant garde group of the 20th century \u2014 and their descriptions of new york , which more than descriptions of a city with manifestations of how italians viewed the future . and i remember thinking how perfectly this nike shoe meshed with the particular flavor of italy\u2019s love for the future , which seems to have remained identical , in the nation\u2019s dna , for over one hundred years .\nthis airline and airport code search engine provides an official source for codes assigned by iata .\nit is now a fully integrated subsidiary of meridiana and operates domestic and international services using the meridiana brand .\nadditionally , the twice weekly boeing 777 freighter service on the milan - chicago - milan route affirms qatar\u2019s rising position in the usa and europe , providing high quality and reliable airfreight service between two key trading partners with 200 tonnes of weekly cargo capacity each way .\nalternative airlines is an online flight search complete with customer service specialising in booking flights on lesser known airlines and to remote destinations . we offer you a wider choice of airlines supported by a team of customer service and travel specialists for help and advice on your travel plans . 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 .\nalternative airlines handles all your travel arrangements and payments , complete with ticketed confirmation . we do not direct you to other websites or service providers . we help you through the process . this is what makes us alternative airlines . check out our reviews : alternative airlines - 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hop and the hardcore nights . as an observer from the decks i thought that the am97s were much better suited to the hardcore scene where everybody had a very clean look , was very aerodynamic , with their shaved heads and 180 + bpm music and their whole cult of synthetic velocity .\nthe club ' s new home and away kits will be available july 2 .\ncelebrating serena\u2019s return to london ' s grass courts , the customizable . . .\nkyrie irving ' s first low top , tooled expressly for all - day play , . . .\npaul george ' s latest signature model , built expressly for summer gaming , . . .\nthe 2018 - 2019 away kit honors the club\u2019s historic 2005 - 2006 season with a bold volt colorway .\nthe 2018 - 2019 away kit honors the club\u2019s historic 2005 - 20 . . .\nnew art , an abstraction of the city and the country , adorns versions of the shoes , along with a sharp new tracksuit , which launch july 21 .\nnew art , an abstraction of the city and the country , ador . . .\nage is just a number for the star french forward , as explained in the nike football film ,\ntoo young .\nage is just a number for the star french forward , as expl . . .\nnike by melrose is the first nike live concept store , built for and inspired by la - 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( nyse : nke ) today reported financial results for its fiscal 2018 fourth quarter and full year ended may 31 , 2018 .\nbeaverton , ore . , june 28 , 2018 - nike , inc . ( nyse : nke ) to . . .\nour collection contains a wealth of material to help you research and find your connection with the wartime experiences of the brave men and women who served in australia\u2019s military forces .\nthe australian war memorial was voted the number one landmark in australia by travelers in the 2016 trip advisor awards . come and see why .\nthe australian war memorial combines a shrine , a world - class museum , and an extensive archive . find out more about us here .\nif you are seeking a deeper understanding of the australian experience of war , there are a number of items in the memorial ' s collection which hold a wealth of information you may find useful .\non this vacation explore rome , florence and venice with included sightseeing such as a roman gladiator school , a pizza & gelato making class and a venetian mask making class .\nmay apply . rates are available for 1 to 9 travelers from john f kennedy intl ( jfk ) .\nthis 6 - or 8 - night multi - country vacation will take you to rome and dublin and allow you to discover some of the most celebrated attractions in the world from the colosseum to temple bar and trinity college .\nthis vacation offers wine lovers the ultimate experience ! enjoy 6 - nights in the heart of florence and savor the wines of chianti with the guidance of an italian sommelier .\nenjoy a stay in a rustic and lovely villa - style hotel in tuscany . with a rental car you can explore at your own pace the surrounding areas .\ntravel to dublin , london and rome over the course of 9 nights with included tours in each city complemented by time at your leisure to explore what you want .\nrates are available for 1 to 9 travelers from john f kennedy intl ( jfk ) .\numbria is known for sun - soaked hilltop villages , lush landscapes , olive groves and world - famous vineyards .\nsplit your italian vacation between the ancient city of rome and the southern city of sorrento , complete with magical vistas of the amalfi coast . travel by rail guarantees a stress - free getaway !\nvacation is round - trip , per person , based on 2 travelers from john f kennedy intl ( jfk ) . includes airfare & airport taxes , hotel , breakfast daily , tours , and more .\nby clicking subscribe , you agree to our terms & conditions and privacy policy .\nthe contact email is associated with an existing account , please sign in to continue .\nif you have a password , you can use it below . if you don ' t have an account , you can request one today .\nby clicking sign up , you agree to our terms & conditions and privacy policy .\nand , in particular , manufacturing exports . the most significant contributory factors to this growth were the\n, which contributed to the liberalization of trade ; and the abundance of manpower that fueled the growth of northern industrial concerns .\n. despite the lack of mineral resources , the italian government opted to join the ecsc at its inception , and skeptics watched as italian steel developed so quickly that by 1980 it accounted for 21 . 5 percent of production in the eec ( which by then had nine members ) and in western\n. these enjoyed their heyday between 1951 and 1975 , when mechanical exports rose 20 - fold and the workforce employed in the industries doubled . the number of people working in the\ntripled , and metallurgical exports increased 25 times . the steel industry , which declined in the last decades of the century , was privatized in 1992\u201397 .\nand other transport vehicles , and domestic appliances . the automobile industry has been dominated by\n, leading to a decentralization of the industry . automobile production took off in the 1950s and soared until the mid - 1970s , when it began to stagnate . in the 1980s imports from\nin the early 1990s . in 2011 fiat acquired a majority stake in the american auto company\n, in 1973 , when small businesses were hard - hit by the increase in energy prices .\nand zanussi were market leaders , and italian - produced \u201cwhite goods , \u201d such as refrigerators and washing machines , were much in demand . the\ngoods were surpassed by the metallurgical sector in the 1960s , but they remain important components of manufacturing .\nis one of the more recent members of the italian industrial family . it is often categorized into primary chemicals , dominated by giant enterprises , including edison ,\nwas restricted to products such as fertilizers and fungicides , but the oil discoveries of the 1950s opened up the vast field of petrochemicals . the discovery , too , of\ntriggered the production of synthetic rubber , resins , artificial fibre , and more fertilizers . the industry boomed until the 1973 oil crisis launched a protracted slump , which rebounded somewhat in the 1980s as the sector was rationalized . during the 1990s the chemical industry was confronted with limits defined by environmental protection policies and the restructuring of small and medium - size enterprises .\nthe food and beverage industry is also important , in particular the traditional products olive oil , wine , fruit , and tomatoes . additionally , the pulp and paper , printing and publishing , and pottery , glass , and ceramics industries are prominent .\nthe earliest studia arose out of efforts to provide instruction beyond the range of the cathedral and monastic schools for the education of priests and monks . salerno , the first great studium , became known as a school of medicine as early as the 9th\u2026\none of the most influential of early humanists was manuel chrysoloras , who came to florence from constantinople in 1396 . he introduced the study of greek and , among other things , translated plato\u2019s republic into latin , which were important steps in the development of\u2026\nwe welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles . you can make it easier for us to review and , hopefully , publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind .\nencyclop\u00e6dia britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience .\nyou may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered .\nat the bottom of the article , feel free to list any sources that support your changes , so that we can fully understand their context . 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", "topic": 3}], "title": "plex systems", "paragraphs": ["i worked at plex systems , inc . full - time ( more than a year )\ncalsoft systems offers a powerful and comprehensive enterprise cloud solution for manufacturing companies\u2014the plex manufacturing cloud .\nplex systems announced the release of plex mobile , a new , native mobile app purpose - built to address . . .\nsee why idc positions plex systems as a \u201cmajor player\u201d among erp vendors in this idc marketscape .\nplex systems representatives : we attract thousands of visitors to our website . our visitors would benefit substantially from an accurate description on plex systems . to manage this and learn more about us , click here .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at plex systems , inc . , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the plex systems , inc . company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at plex systems , inc . .\nauburn hills \u2014 when it comes to owners , the manufacturing management software developer plex systems is switching coasts .\nlearn why idc positioned plex systems as a \u201cmajor player\u201d among six manufacturing execution system ( mes ) vendors .\nplex systems is a software - as - a - service company that is focused on cloud computing erp systems . founded in 1995 , plex systems is led by ceo jason blessing . the company first started out as an internal project at an auto parts manufacturer called msp industries back in 1989 .\nplex systems cto , jerry foster will discuss breakthroughs in ar , vr , and mobility for manufacturers . . .\nalso see erp software systems for wholesale distribution manufacturing , ibm unidata / universe .\nalso see erp software systems for wholesale distribution manufacturing , abas open object oriented database .\nfrancisco partners identified plex systems as an early mover in the cloud erp market with significant recurring revenue and strong growth opportunities .\nplex systems , inc . 1731 harmon rd . auburn hills , mi 48326 - 1549 ( 248 ) 391 - 8000 urltoken\nforbes says ,\nemployees are most recommending plex systems to their friends interested in working at an enterprise cloud computing startup .\nalso see erp software systems for wholesale distribution manufacturing , cloud - based ( saas ) .\ni applied online . the process took 4 days . i interviewed at plex systems , inc . ( troy , mi ) in january 2015 .\nin 2006 , apax partners acquired a majority of plex . at that time , plex used to be called plexus systems , but the company was renamed in 2009 . about a year ago , plex was completely acquired by francisco partners . there are currently 3 francisco board partners at plex .\n1 . ) being purely cloud based - no other company has purely cloud based erp systems . plex systems can help companies recover from a disaster by securely storing data and constantly backing it up . this is one of the advantages of running their own data center .\ni applied online . the process took 3 weeks . i interviewed at plex systems , inc . ( troy , mi ( us ) ) in july 2013 .\nnashville , tn , june 30 , 2015 \u2013 plex , a leader in cloud erp for manufacturing , today announced plex connect , a new open integration framework that will make it easier for manufacturers to connect people , things and applications to the plex manufacturing cloud . plex is a long - standing leader in cloud integration : today more than 50 percent of transactions on the plex manufacturing cloud originate from other systems and machines , typically from factory equipment as well as supplier and customer systems .\nauburn hills \u2014 plex systems inc . , provider of the plex online manufacturing management system , tuesday announced a 30 . 6 percent increase in revenue in the first quarter ending march 31 , compared to a year earlier .\nthe core technology is stable , but the capabilities and precision of automated inspection systems are expanding by leaps and bounds .\nfrancisco partners was advised by pacific crest securities , and plex systems was advised by lazard . skadden arps slate meagher & flom provided legal counsel to apax in the transaction .\nplex also announced its plex connect partner program for isvs , delivering packaged and supported integrations with key business partners . these connectors will be built by plex and isv partners and supported in the plex manufacturing cloud .\n\u201cwe had close to 50 old systems that we wanted to replace , \u201d recalls nick bird , director of engineering at formtech . \u201ca lot of people knew about a few of the systems , but i don\u2019t think anybody understood all of them . \u201d\nformtech , with only a single it employee , relied on plex to provide the necessary people and expertise during the migration . plex now provides ongoing it support of all end - user it needs within the company \u2013 a single - source of responsibility for all of their systems , with none of the \u201cblame shifting\u201d that might occur among multiple software and hardware systems providers .\nthe turnkey approach offered by plex assured data would be kept in sync during the migration period and , critically for formtech and its auto - industry customers , assured that there would be no interruption to production capabilities . plex systems established an entirely new wan ( wide area network ) infrastructure to connect formtech facilities and migrate off the old wan circuits connecting them to the legacy systems .\nplex cares . our values drive everything we do . when you work at plex , you\u2019re part of something bigger .\n\u201capax has been a great partner to plex systems , \u201d said mark symonds , president and ceo . \u201cthey provided important strategic guidance as we transitioned to a subscription - based business model in 2007 , and committed additional equity at a key point to accelerate plex systems\u2019 growth . we will miss our collaboration with apax even as we embark upon a new phase of our growth with francisco partners . \u201d\nregardless of the refrigerant used , freezing systems are taking a bigger role in producing superior products while preserving as much floor space as possible .\npacific crest securities acted as financial advisor and assisted plex in this financing . other existing investors in plex include francisco partners .\nover the past several months we\u2019ve been highlighting the vendors in the guide . this week we\u2019re looking at plex systems , a troy , mi - based solutions provider known for its 100 % cloud approach .\nplex systems has a heavily secured data center in auburn hills . the data centers have cameras that monitor people going in and out . the server data is stored in 20 minute snapshots in multiple locations .\nultra consultants is an independent erp consultant firm serving the manufacturing and distribution industries since 1994 . we help clients in selecting erp software systems and choosing erp software . our clients choose the best erp software systems for their particular business based upon our proven business process improvement ( bpi ) methodology .\nthis financing further demonstrates plex systems\u2019 leadership in cloud - based erp for manufacturing organizations . the company plans to use the new funding to accelerate investment in sales and marketing , as well as research and development .\nlegacy erp systems aren\u2019t flexible enough for manufacturing execution systems ( mes ) . plant floor information available post - production\u2014after the fact\u2014doesn\u2019t help you control output . plex mes gives you real - time production management so you have up - to - the - minute manufacturing data\u2014for end - to - end inventory visibility and closed - loop control . ( 2 : 14 )\nawards and recognitions plex systems continued to receive industry recognitions and awards in the first quarter . notable are : * plex online was a finalist in the \u201ctomorrow\u2019s technology today\u201d category of the eighth annual info security\u2019s 2012 global excellence awards . * five of plex systems\u2019 customers received the 2012 manufacturing leadership 100 ( ml100 ) awards presented by manufacturing executive . * plex online is a finalist in three categories of the software & information industry association\u2019s 27th annual codie awards : best supply chain management solution , best business or competitive intelligence solution , and best document management solution .\napax acquired a majority stake in plex systems in 2006 and supported the company\u2019s growth into the leading provider of cloud erp solutions for global manufacturers . plex systems\u2019 revenues have tripled since the company changed to a subscription - based business model in 2007 , and its employee count has also grown by more than three times during apax\u2019s ownership . from 2007 - 2011 , the company\u2019s revenues increased by a 25 percent compound annual growth rate .\ncommunity giving plex systems announced make - a - wish foundation of michigan as its charity partner for 2012 . the make - a - wish foundation of michigan grants wishes to children with life - threatening medical conditions . every year , plex systems employees select one or two nonprofits to support . at the 11th annual powerplex , the company will host a silent auction to raise funds for the make - a - wish foundation of michigan .\nprospects considering plex should not assume , therefore , that plex can handle all international requirements . be specific on what ' s required and be prepared for plex to propose additional time to develop the localizations needed .\nif you are a plex customer , log in to the plex manufacturing cloud . having problems logging in ? visit log - in support .\nfor more information on plex systems , its strategy , solution strengths , and other attributes , be sure to take a look at our mom solution selection guide , accessible below . the guide provides a more detailed overview of plex systems and other vendors across the mom landscape - based on criteria such as specific functionalities , time - to - solution value , company sizes ( enterprise , smb , etc . ) served , industries served , geographies served , and others .\nt . rowe price led a $ 50 million investment in plex systems inc . , a nearly - 20 - year - old software company based in troy , mich . , that enables manufacturers to run their operations from the cloud .\nplex systems also announced the dates for powerplex , its 11th annual user conference . it will be held on may 14 - 16 at the indianapolis marriott downtown . this year\u2019s theme is \u201cknow more , do more , win more . \u201d\ni\u2019ve implemented plex at over 40 locations across the globe . if asked to choose an erp system for manufacturing , i\u2019d choose plex again .\nplex not only untangled formtech from its old corporate systems and established an independent infrastructure , it also provided a turnkey system migration during the one - year window after which formtech would lose access to all of the legacy applications of the former corporate structure .\nbut i believe a different vendor deserves more notice : plex systems . they also had a user conference last month and this is a vendor whose saas erp solution has been out for years and has , i believe , about 1 , 300 customers .\n\u201cour first - quarter results underscore our continued momentum and validate our optimism for 2012 and beyond , \u201d said mark symonds , plex systems president and ceo . \u201cwe will continue to expand and improve while providing the best service to our existing customers . \u201d\nsymonds said that \u201cfrancisco partners shares our vision and sees the huge opportunity before us . we have entered an era where cloud computing is impacting virtually all business operations , and plex systems is among the leaders of this new model for technology development and delivery . \u201d\nplex systems inc . is based in auburn hills , mich . , meaning it ' s at the heart of both a state struggling with unemployment and an automotive industry struggling to survive . but plex , which offers on - demand erp primarily for manufacturing , is bucking the economic trend in both its home state and its primary vertical industry .\n\u201cmanufacturing is moving to the cloud , and the caliber of our investors reflects both plex\u2019s established leadership and the market opportunity in front of us , \u201d said jason blessing , chief executive officer of plex systems . \u201cthis financing allows plex to continue to invest in our go - to - market capacity and to further expand our market - leading product portfolio . i\u2019m thrilled to have t . rowe price join the roster of plex investors , and to have accel continue to expand their investment in us . \u201d\nlower the cost of installing , maintaining and supporting your erp system with plex .\nprivately held plex does not release dollar values for its revenue and profitability figures .\nplex generates about $ 100 million in annual revenue , according to the sources .\nplex systems\u2019 flagship product , plex online , is a \u201cshop floor to top floor\u201d solution providing deep functionality for virtually every department within quality - driven manufacturers . the company has a broad customer base across the automotive , aerospace and defense , food and beverage and electronics industries , where manufacturers are turning to the cloud to streamline and modernize their global operations .\ni ' ve seen manufacturing firms struggle with systems that do not truly support multiple facilities for material planning and costing . is plex a true multi - facility system ? mark indicated that plex does allow a single company to run a separate material plan for each plant and to transfer material between plants with correct accounting for costing methods that may differ between plants .\nat infor , we stand behind everything we do . that ' s not just talk\u2014we rely on our own systems to run our business . find out what infor can do for your organization .\nformtech believes plex online is so powerful that it actually helps expand the customer base .\nthe plex manufacturing cloud delivers robust erp manufacturing software solutions developed by manufacturing experts obsessed with continuous innovation and customer success . plex connects every manufacturing operation in the cloud to give you complete visibility and control over the entire manufacturing process . watch the why plex video to learn more about cloud based manufacturing with erp from plex . ( 3 mins )\n( reuters ) - plex systems inc , a privately held u . s . maker of software used to run manufacturing plants , is exploring a potential sale which it hopes will value it at more than $ 1 billion , including debt , according to people familiar with the matter .\n\u201cwe believe that plex systems has the potential to lead the transition to cloud erp for manufacturers , and that this will be as transformative as the adoption of cloud solutions has been to sales , marketing , and human capital management , \u201d said petri oksanen , a principal at francisco partners .\n3 . ) continuous innovation - plex systems has a goal of releasing new software updates every day with some kind of improvement . the culture of constantly improving a process goes back to the heritage of the auto suppliers . in the automotive supply chain , requirements change on a daily basis .\nworkday is another true saas provider , with ambitions to be a full erp replacement . but like netsuite , workday will not target manufacturing companies . today , workday only offers hrm and some financial systems functionality .\nplex is coming to a campus near you . check out our list of current events .\nplex online is marketed through a direct sales channel with implementation relationships with various consulting firms .\nyour core competency is manufacturing , not managing software and hardware . built strictly for cloud manufacturing deployment , the plex manufacturing cloud meets or exceeds the functionality of similar on premise systems . as a result , you gain the broadest , deepest erp and mes functionality available while reaping all of the cloud\u2019s benefits .\nplex is the engine behind the manufacturing economy , powering the first erp cloud built specifically for the plant floor . the plex manufacturing cloud delivers anywhere , anytime industry - leading erp and manufacturing automation through a secure web browser , connecting suppliers , machines , people , systems , and customers with capabilities that deliver continuous innovation . hundreds of companies in aerospace and defense , food and beverage , motor vehicles , and other industries , use the plex cloud to run their businesses smarter , leaner , and more profitably .\nargent tape & label , which fabricates unique adhesive solutions , leverages plex manufacturing cloud . . .\ngreat lakes it report named plex as one of the 10 companies making a difference in technology .\nthe plex saas manufacturing platform collects granular information at every manufacturing moment , and plex insight provides powerful manufacturing intelligence to allow you to use that data to make faster , more informed business decisions .\nplex erp technologies are built from the shop floor up to take maximum advantage of cloud computing .\nthis past december , plex raised $ 30 million in additional funding from accel partners . plex is using the funding to further develop their\nrapid shop floor to top floor\ncloud technology .\nthe plex manufacturing cloud is more than a unified erp software platform , it helps you manage your manufacturing operations as well , with unmatched agility and superior performance . plex delivers a competitive edge to your manufacturing business through its built - in broad and deep set of functionalities . learn more about plex\na recent plex convert is jensen meat co . the vista , calif . , meat processor began a search early last year for an erp system as a replacement and improvement to three aging and obsolete production systems .\nwe wanted to have the company on one system ,\nexplains sam acu\u00f1a , director of finance , who had previous experience with plex online .\ni immediately thought of plex online because of its software as a service delivery model , user - friendly features , overall functionality and cost - effectiveness .\nplex automates the plant floor and informs the top floor . our manufacturing cloud erp software is designed from the ground up connecting suppliers , machines , materials , people , systems , and customers . focusing on the unique requirements of discrete and process manufacturing , the plex manufacturing cloud delivers production control , inventory management , supply chain management , and more so you can be more competitive , efficient , and responsive to your customers ' needs .\nplex recognizes manufacturers for their ability to reshape the manufacturing industry , set the bar f . . .\nwe can open up the nomination program so everyone at plex can participate in this important recognition program .\nwe migrated from infor and will never look back . plex has solved our problems in little time .\nthe plex manufacturing cloud is offered an affordable cost , with little or no capital expense up front .\nfrancisco partners acquired plex from buyout firm apax partners llp in 2012 . plex has also raised money from accel partners and t . rowe price associates for a total of roughly $ 90 million in funding .\n\u201cit is one thing to say you have a system and follow it , but plex drives you to use the system and will not let you proceed in many instances unless you have carried out the list of checks that we\u2019ve set , \u201d bird says . \u201cthey\u2019re very , very good systems and they\u2019re very impressive when you\u2019re talking to customers . \u201d\nmark symonds , ceo of plex systems , called the deal \u201creal validation of what we\u2019ve been able to accomplish over the past several years . apax feels they got a very good return on their investment and they\u2019re pleased . and there\u2019s further validation that francisco partners sees what we see as far as the opportunity before us in the erp market . \u201d\nmanufacturing solutions are not all the same . see how plex can add value to your manufacturing business now .\nyour users will love the modern , consistent plex user interface , accessible from any internet - connected device .\nmanufacturing erp software is not all the same . plex can help you be different . find out how .\n\u201ci think it wins customers for us , \u201d bird says of the online performance . he explains that when potential customers see the plex online systems , how the functions all links together and the system prevents a number of fairly elementary mistakes that could be made , they know their specs will be met and that they\u2019ll get what they ordered from formtech .\nnever worry again about your database capacity , user license needs or how much storage or computing power you\u2019ll need . the plex manufacturing cloud is infinitely scalable \u2014 expanding as needed while you let plex handle the it infrastructure .\nthe plex saas manufacturing platform collects granular information from your shop floor at each manufacturing moment , and plex insight analytics provides powerful manufacturing intelligence to allow you to use that data to make faster , more informed business decisions .\n\u201cplex built its leadership based on a fresh approach to enterprise software , leveraging the agility , connectivity and cost - savings of the cloud to transform the way manufacturing organizations run , \u201d said petri oksanen , principal at francisco partners and plex board member . \u201cwith this funding , plex is ideally positioned to extend that leadership position . \u201d\ni acknowledge that i have read the plex privacy policy and consent to the processing of my personal data in accordance with the terms of the privacy policy . i understand that if i have questions or concerns about plex ' s handling of my data or other privacy matters that i can contact plex at privacy @ urltoken for more information .\nwith an industry - leading renewal rate of 97 % , plex proudly supports 2017 + plants in 22 countries .\nadditionally , plex manufacturing cloud also enables the management of overhead workflows , communication , document management and screen customization .\nnever worry again about your database capacity , number of users , adding another plant or how much storage or computing power you\u2019ll need . the plex manufacturing cloud is infinitely scalable\u2014expanding as needed while you let plex handle the it infrastructure .\nlearn more about how the plex manufacturing cloud helps you to innovate , improve productivity and achieve new levels of efficiency .\npowerplex is the premier annual event for the plex community . it\u2019s the chance to make key business connections , learn about new developments shaping our industry and to discover the full potential of the plex manufacturing cloud . learn more at : urltoken\nplex is different , offering the only erp software solution built from the ground up in the cloud and focused exclusively on manufacturing . at plex , we know manufacturing isn\u2019t just part of the business : manufacturing is the business . the plex erp software solution is purpose - built to fit your manufacturing business needs , evolving with you while adding value daily .\nplex is delivering a new developer portal and toolkit including templates , documentation and code samples to support the new api .\nplex integrates to plc\u2019s to track and control plant floor machines and connect your manufacturing internet of things ( iot ) .\nplex provides and maintains a library of packaged connectors to provide quick integration to both cloud and on - premise applications .\nplex mobility improves manufacturing intelligence and efficiency , empowering individuals to collect and share data and connecting information across the enterprise .\ndiscover the powerful business intelligence tool that ' s built into plex . get results when and where you want them .\nwhen we decided to upgrade and move to the cloud , we knew our best opportunity for success was working with infor services . their expertise helped us complete a very large and complicated undertaking with low impact to our end users . stace webley financial systems manager , confluence health\nerp software solutions should truly be just that ; solutions . manufacturers are often tempted by erp software vendors touting strong financial , accounting , and even retail erp software solutions and systems . none of these , however , do the one thing they need particularly well \u2013 manufacturing .\nplex is different , offering the only manufacturing erp software solution built from the ground up in the cloud and focused exclusively on manufacturing . at plex , we know manufacturing isn\u2019t just part of the business : manufacturing is the business . the plex erp software solution is purpose - built to fit your manufacturing business needs , evolving with you while adding value daily .\nplex systems released the intelliplex business intelligence offering in late 2012 , enabling customers to perform analytics and visualizations across multiple manufacturing sites and to correlate metrics across both business and manufacturing data . this solution runs in \u201cnear real - time\u201d with cloud report server updates occurring every four hours , which is fast enough for business decision - making , but not intended for \u201cminute - to - minute\u201d plant floor decisions .\nat plex , you\u2019re what\u2019s next . we\u2019re seeking highly skilled passionate people who want to transform erp with cloud technology solutions .\nunlike many mes solutions that are a loosely integrated collection of separate functions , plex synchronizes them together into an error - proofed solution that significantly increases productivity and transparency . plex mes eliminates waste to ensure the highest quality , compliance , and productivity .\nthe national association of business resources ( nabr ) identified and awarded plex for striving for a high level of employee satisfaction .\nplex is the system of record for manufacturing organizations , operating as the central hub for all kinds of transactions and data ,\nsaid jerry foster , chief technology officer for plex .\nplex has always been about connecting and unifying manufacturing , starting at the shop floor with people and machines and extending to partners , suppliers and customers . these new apis and partnerships reflect plex ' s strategic investment in technology and solutions to power the global manufacturing enterprise now and in the future .\nbecause the plex manufacturing cloud is built as a native cloud application set , security is built in , not an afterthought .\nplex guarantees 99 . 9 % uptime \u2014 meeting or exceeding the service levels of the internal it departments at most organizations .\nthe developer of the plex manufacturing cloud , a cloud based enterprise resource planning ( erp ) solution for the manufacturing enterprise .\n\u201con the shop floor , plex is much easier to use , \u201d according to bird who notes employees find it much more user friendly than the old programs . plex online links formtech\u2019s locations in three states , providing quick access to real - time data .\nfellow enterprise advocate dennis howlett provides his take on plex . dennis delves into many details i didn ' t go into , so\nplex\u2019s system integration uniquely ties together people , technologies , and machines to provide a complete and connected view of your manufacturing business .\nplex\u2019s rapid application development ( rad ) process and saas model deliver daily functionality enhancements and upgrades automatically and free to all customers .\n\u201con the shop floor , plex is much easier to use , \u201d according to formtech director of engineering nick bird . workers reportedly find it to be user friendly , and plex online compiles and makes available real - time data from formtech\u2019s operations in three states .\nwe built plex walking between the shop floor and the boardroom , figuring out what we needed to track , measure and automate , then updating the software and iterating again . this model of continuous innovation still serves as the foundation of plex solutions today .\nyes , i would like to receive information regarding plex products and services . i understand that i can opt out at any time .\nplex was born through innovation on the shop floor . we are challenging the status quo and setting the new standard for manufacturing erp .\nplex manages various accounting and financial management functions of a business such as cost accounting , enterprise financials and reporting , fixed assets and sales tax computation . plex also enables the creation of a centralized platform of functions such as accounting , cash management , purchasing and sales .\nplex provides a single unified cloud platform that\u2019s highly secure , constantly updated software system that enables rapid adjustments to your changing business needs .\nvaluation for the company , which was started in 1995 by five engineers who bootstrapped plex for nearly a decade , is around $ 500 million . accel partners , which bought a $ 30 million stake in plex from francisco partners in 2012 , also participated in the round .\nplex ' s pr folks have been after me for a long time to give me a briefing . i finally took some time today and spoke by phone with mark symonds , plex ' s president and ceo . here are some of the key points from our discussion .\nmac os , linux , windows , unix , solaris , hp - ux , compatible w / all operating systems , i operating system , na / on demand / saas , vms , ibm os , visual basic , . net , system l , ibm power system , multi - tenant saas on the salesforce cloud\n\u201cplex was a key component in the company ' s growth and allowed us to successfully manage a 50 % growth rate this year . \u201d\nplex manufacturing cloud offers services on a monthly subscription basis that includes support via phone , email , online customer support portal and other resources .\n) to run an auction process for plex , the people said this week , asking not to be identified because the matter is confidential .\nand food & beverage processors still have a ways to go to computerize their track and trace systems .\nninety percent of our customers still do track and trace primarily by paper ,\nhe says .\neven the largest ones , multinationals , still use a lot of paper , especially at the plant - floor level .\ncloud erp suites are here . sap business bydesign is re - entering the fray and players like plex and rootstock should compete well with them .\nthat said , i think plex is on the right track . i only wish other saas providers would address the needs of the manufacturing industry .\ncorp ! magazine award presented to plex in 2010 , 2011 , and 2013 based on growth , workplace culture , community support and job opportunities .\ncloud erp may seem like a new concept to some manufacturers , but at plex we ' ve been living and breathing cloud for 12 years .\nplex mobility improves manufacturing intelligence and efficiency , empowering individuals to collect and share data on the move , accessing connected information from across the enterprise .\nplex trains employees and customers to use their software on a regular basis . there are on - site training courses and training in most plants .\nthe plex manufacturing cloud is more than a unified erp software platform , it helps you manage your manufacturing operations ( mom ) as well , with unmatched agility and superior performance . plex delivers a competitive edge to your manufacturing business through its built - in broad and deep set of functionalities .\nplex used infoassist to expose a set of web - based design tools that let people drag and drop data elements into custom reports and dashboards .\nmodern manufacturing erp software from plex takes a different approach . no more waiting . no more upgrades . new features are added daily to a single line of code , shared instantly with all plex customers . those customers not only realize renewed value daily , but share best practices real time with other peer plex customers , all of which have access to exactly the same features , functions and capabilities enabled by a true , saas cloud offering .\na pioneer in the cloud erp space , plex systems ' offerings cover the full range of erp functionality as well as supply chain management , business intelligence , mes , and quality management functionalities . these are offered in a modular approach , allowing customers to choose just what is needed while facilitating data sharing across a customer\u2019s instance in the cloud . additionally , customers with multiple manufacturing sites can determine which data and applications will be shared and which will be locked to a specified manufacturing location .\nplex was fortunate , however , in that when they first re - architected their formerly on - premise system to saas , they were able to keep new customers paying up front license fees . this allowed them to fund their development , until plex converted to a subscription model a few years ago .\nwhatever plex is doing , it seems to be resulting in some good financial performance over the past three years . as a privately held firm , plex does not publicly report performance . but mark indicated 33 % growth in the top line for 2008 , 14 % for 2009 and a good outlook for 2010 . in a timeframe when nearly all on - premise enterprise software providers are showing negative license sales growth , plex ' s results are outstanding .\nplex ' s erp system integration uniquely ties together people , technologies , and even machines to provide a complete and connected view of your manufacturing business .\nthe smartplex mobile application allows users to access their complete plex system via a smartphone or tablet from anywhere in the world they can access the internet .\nplex delivers its on demand solutions through secure data centers built from the ground up for continuous , secure , and reliable web - based service delivery .\nplex markets their products through a direct sales channel with a sales force based throughout north america and germany , reporting to their michigan and california offices .\nbased on feedback at the company\u2019s user conference , as well as discussions with its customers , plex systems\u2019 customers display a level of passion , success , and conviction that shows the faith they have in the company , and its approach in the manufacturing space . going forward , the company is focused on strengthening its solution with higher speed data warehousing , sql and external database integration , data and visualization mash ups , real - time quality procedure compliance , and meeting additional food & beverage industry requirements .\nplex has major expansion plans . the company will be opening offices in san francisco and los angeles . plex has staff members set up in germany , brazil , mexico , china , and eastern europe . the company is very team - oriented and heavily focuses on the company ' s 300 + customers .\nmodern manufacturing erp software from plex takes a different approach . no more waiting . no more upgrades . new features are added daily to a single line of code , shared instantly with all plex customers . those customers not only realize renewed value daily , but share best practices real time with other peer plex customers , all of which have access to exactly the same features , functions and capabilities enabled by a true , single erp software code saas cloud offering .\nplex was born on the shop floor of a factory making axles , pinion gears and drive shafts . our founders are the workers who kept the presses running and made sure parts matched customer specs . frustrated with inaccurate inventory , machine breakdowns and even making the wrong parts , they built plex to make the plant run better . the plex manufacturing cloud now connects every manufacturing operation in the cloud for maximum efficiency , productivity and visibility , while supporting continuous innovation .\nplex has a lot going for it . using sap for another client , i find that plex is much more of a value for the money and more dynamic with what you get . sap relies a lot on additional modules and add - ons to meet user needs making the cost potentially exorbitant . the current plex interface is a bit dated , but plex will be rolling out a new interface that is showing a lot of promise with it ' s additional functionality by the end of 2017 . plex was built for the automotive industry but has branched out to other industries as it has grown . the company has been growing rapidly and only recently has taken a new direction which is better aligned with its growth and ability to meet the needs of customers across industries .\nin the last few months , i have interviewed several plex customers , plex\u2019s ceo ( mark symonds ) and even crafted a research report ( with the help of colleague tom ryan ) on the company . in all , this firm is hard to fault . in fact , i could only suggest that they :\nwe will support you in pursuing the training and certifications that are right for you . here are three types of continuing education the plex offers reimbursement for :\nit ' s plex employees themselves who say the company is a great place to work . we inspire the passion of workers and unleash their talent . we are proud to be recognized as one of the top workplaces in the tech industry . below are just some of some of the awards plex has received :\nwe wouldn\u2019t expect you to let just anyone run your erp operations . plex has a decade of deep manufacturing and cloud erp expertise that you can trust .\nconnect with other plex users of our erp technologies to share ideas , get questions answered and discover information to help you solve problems and deploy best practices .\nstarting with automotive metalforming in 2001 , plex rapidly expanded to support a wide range of discrete manufacturing operations across many industries . we later added process manufacturing capabilities , targeted specifically at food and beverage producers . plex now supports more than 400 organizations and 1 , 300 production facilities in 20 countries around the world .\nplex has taken a thoughtful approach to our giving program by supporting local and global initiatives that align to where employees live and work . one employee ' s efforts to raise money for the flint water crisis is a great example of the types of causes where plex wants to help . initially , the plexian created a gofundme account to raise $ 2 , 000 to bring safe , clean drinking water to people of flint , mi . his efforts along with the community and many members of the plex team raised almost $ 10 , 000 . plex matched the money raised , resulting in a $ 20 , 000 total donation .\nplex employees are very happy people . it\u2019s not our generous benefits , nice office space , flextime , or even our great coffee that keeps us smiling . it\u2019s our sense of purpose , the feeling that when you work at plex , you\u2019re part of something good\u2014and something bigger . to learn more , visit : urltoken\nplex\u2019s multi - tenant model supports seamless scalability , eliminates upgrades by using versionless , always current software , and allows for continuous innovation\u2014all without added cost or disruption .\nas a true cloud delivery model , plex provides continuous innovation as new features and functions are made available real - time , not staged in long release cycles .\nblessing has been the ceo of plex since january 2013 and commutes from san francisco . he is helping bring the silicon valley high - tech culture to detroit .\nwith infor , you can easily find the right solutions for every aspect of your business . we build complete industry suites in the cloud and deploy software that puts the user experience first , leverages data science , and integrates easily with your existing systems . over 90 , 000 organizations worldwide rely on infor to help overcome market disruptions and achieve business - wide digital transformation .\n\u201cplex has established itself with an industry leading product , a portfolio of happy customers and a proven management team , \u201d said sameer gandhi , partner with accel partners . \u201cour expanded investment in plex reflects our belief in their leadership in cloud solutions for manufacturing , along with the company\u2019s excellent prospects for long - term growth . \u201d\nplex is the manufacturing cloud \u2014 connecting suppliers , materials , machines and people to help you innovate , improve productivity , and achieve new levels of quality and efficiency .\nplex was born on the shop floor of a factory making axles , pinion gears and drive shafts . our founders are the workers who kept the presses running and made sure parts matched customer specs . the plex manufacturing cloud now connects every manufacturing operation in the cloud for maximum efficiency , productivity and visibility , while supporting continuous innovation .\nthe plex connect api and toolkit are designed to make it easy for manufacturers to connect applications , as well as manufacturing equipment and other devices to the manufacturing cloud .\nplex\u2019s erp technology provides software - as - a - service ( saas ) , using a state - of - the - art multi - tenant model that lowers costs through economies of scale . plex takes care of the hardware , ongoing management , and support . you just tune your operations to run exactly how you want them .\ntroy , mich . , june 10 , 2014 \u2014 plex , the leader in cloud erp for the manufacturing enterprise , tuesday announced it has closed $ 50 million in new financing . the round was led by funds and institutional accounts managed by t . rowe price associates , inc . , with participation from existing plex investor accel partners .\nwhat about green - field saas providers that don ' t have an installed customer base to contend with ? well , manufacturing systems are not an easy place to start , as they are a super - set , to use mark ' s term , of what ' s required for services businesses . which may explain why the pure - play saas providers have started with the services sector .\nwe run plex to create long - term shareholder value . honoring shareholder commitments allows us to continue to invest in our customers , team members , company , and community .\nbuilding on proven integration capabilities that include industry standards such as soap , odbc and edi , plex is introducing a new rest / json api . the new api makes it easy to connect any cloud service or legacy , on - premise applications to plex while maintaining role - based security and a single source of truth for the manufacturing enterprise .\nplex ' s cloud application services are used to manage and monitor manufacturing processes including production , shipping , inventory , supply chain management , quality , sales , and hr .\nplex was founded by manufacturing professionals to provide a cloud alternative to cumbersome , expensive and inflexible legacy , on - premises solutions . the plex manufacturing cloud provides the only cloud - based erp applications to support all aspects of manufacturing , from the shop floor to the top floor . the company offers a full manufacturing erp solution from manufacturing execution , quality , supply chain , financials , hr and crm\u2014all in the cloud . nearly 400 companies representing more than 1 , 100 operations in 20 countries worldwide use plex to run their businesses .\nengaged , passionate team members and giving back are cornerstones of plex . to attract , develop and retain the best talent , we ensure work is challenging , fulfilling and interesting .\nplex is designed to deliver true end - to - end visibility across your entire organization . quality management , inventory control , and production management are built - in modules\u2014not add - ons so users get an seamless experiences . plex also handles your full front - office functions such as supply chain planning , human capital management , supplier management , and financials .\nwe wouldn\u2019t expect you to let just anyone run your erp and shop floor operations . plex has a decade of deep manufacturing and cloud erp mes expertise that you can trust .\n- very easy to use - plex online is always update to update . cloud eliminates the need for installation upgrades . - highly customizable to suit your companies needs - helpful knowledgeable staff\nplex cares : individual who exemplifies the value we hold for our people . these passionate team members put the plex values into action with our customers and partners , within our communities , and when working with each other . they make a difference by taking an action that goes above and beyond their normal jobs and changes the way we work or live for the better .\nplex created a new , independent internal domain environment into which all computers and users might be migrated ; established new security policies and groups within the environment for appropriate access and permissions ; migrated all e - mail and communications to the plex online hosted mail solution ; designed and deployed new internal wireless networks at all plant locations ; and specified and delivered shop - floor workstations .\nwhen you give , we give . this past year , plexians contributed to multiple charities and organizations that they care about . plex matched donations to more than 18 non - profit groups .\nplex\u2019s sector has seen strong dealmaking activity recently . last year , general electric acquired servicemax , which monitors devices for maintenance and other services , for $ 915 million , while roper technologies (\nthe plex saas manufacturing platform provides foundational capabilities that uniquely combine centralized security , visibility and collaboration with the flexibility to tailor the application to the processes and structures unique to every manufacturing organization .\nplex online is a cloud erp system targeted strictly to manufacturing organizations with a specific focus on aerospace , automotive , medical devices , food and beverage , precision metal fabrication , as well as general industrial manufacturing . 100 % of their revenues are derived in the manufacturing sector . plex got their start in the automotive marketplace and has expanded out to many industries requiring product traceability .\nthe plex manufacturing cloud significantly reduces the cost of installing , maintaining , supporting , and upgrading your erp system . its cloud - based platform enables you get up and running in just a few months , allowing you to focus on business decisions rather than technology . the plex manufacturing cloud also eliminates the need to spend money on new hardware , middleware , database servers , added it staff , upgrades , additional licenses , or ongoing maintenance as your business grows . total cost of ownership is lower not just in year one , but throughout the lifetime of your relationship with plex .\nnew york - based apax partners announced that it would sell its majority stake in plex , acquired in 2006 , to san francisco - based francisco partners , a technology - focused private equity firm .\nwhile their install base has had a very north american focus currently , you can expect this to change soon . if you\u2019re a saas scorecard keeper , plex is a true multi - tenant solution .\nthe plex team is passionate about what we do and where we work . we are committed to building a culture of enthusiasm , innovation and achievement , where everyone enjoys coming to work every day .\ndr chakravartty , thank you for your comment . i believe there is much truth in what you wrote . on the other hand , i have seen companies where\nmanufacturing systems\nhave been designed / implemented by the manufacturing folks with little or no integration with the rest of the organization . so we really need a balance between the users of the system designing the system and the needs of other groups within the organization that have need for the information .\nadaptive insights : building on a long - standing partnership for financial planning and budgeting , plex and adaptive insights will now deliver packaged integration for consolidations as well as statutory and management reporting for smaller enterprises .\ncloud delivery does not mean one size fits all . plex saas manufacturing platform allows total configuration of all menus , workflows , screens , and individual fields to ensure the system meets your unique manufacturing requirements .\nthe plex manufacturing cloud is built on a single source of truth , bringing together the fundamental components of production , inventory , and quality management so you can focus on manufacturing\u2014not on maintaining software functionality or upgrades .\ndiscrete and process manufacturers use the plex manufacturing cloud to help improve efficiencies from the shop floor to the top floor . hear from our customers as they share how a cloud erp solution helped their business succeed ."]}
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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 ."]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "the heavyweights", "paragraphs": ["the heavyweights also are featured in the workspace column of the november 2010 issue of how . get the design annual now .\nnnnco beats industry heavyweights to win best iot / m2m company in 2017 commsday edison awards - nnnco .\nheavyweights is a five - piece pop punk band from baltimore , md . taking influences from bands of their past and the music they\nthe designer of the new porcelain courtyard at the victoria and albert museum is one of six architectural heavyweights shortlisted to build a \u00a3250 million concert hall in london .\ninternet heavyweights alibaba group holding ltd and tencent holdings ltd , as well as a string of startups and local companies , are all eyeing the niche .\nthe awards create value , and many winners have gone on to become global heavyweights in the offshore energy sector , using their recognition at the offshore achievement awards as a springboard for growth .\ntime has been kind to the discarded fat camp movie , finding heavyweights more digestible these days , after years spent processing the askew sense of humor shared by apatow and company .\nthe national narrowband network co ( nnnco ) has been named the best iot / m2m company at the 2017 commsday edison awards , which included nominees from industry heavyweights such as vodafone and telstra .\nin addition to academic performance and sporting prowess , some universities are renowned for well - designed campuses featuring masterpieces by architectural heavyweights . hong kong is no different .\nautomation and digitization are shaking up financial services as much as any other industry . two heavyweights are investing big sums in software that promises lower costs and fewer errors .\nover the course of the trip , the heavyweights participated in parades , performed at ooh poo pah doo , caught shows by several local bands and spent hours recording new material at word of mouth studios .\nfirm : the heavyweights specialty : healthcare and consumer packaging location : indianapolis twitter : @ johnluginbill firm motto :\neverything we do should simultaneously improve sales , profits and reputation .\nthe heavyweights kick off their this city summer tour 2018 with a special live to air concert june 16th 2 : 30 pm during kodi hutchinson\u2019s a time for jazz on the ckua network across alberta .\nlloyd ' s list comments\nregional ocean carrier of the year went to independent container line , which has proved that a small , customer - focused operator can compete with the global heavyweights .\nin the 2010 rankings , gail moved past heavyweights like tokyo gas , osaka gas co . , hong kong & china gas , korea gas corp to be ranked no . 1 company among gas utilities in asia\nthat ' s why our peer review awards add an extra level of recognition for peer reviewers all over the world . we partner with publishing heavyweights to acknowledge and give back to the experts making outstanding contributions to reviewing the world ' s research .\nfor the third year in a row , the heavyweights brass band is delighted to be parading an entire 5k along with the heros participating in the brain injury society of toronto ' s 5k run . all funds from this event go directly to supporting bist ' s programs and services .\na design might be pretty , but without simultaneously improving sales , profits and reputation ; john luginbill wants no part of it . his employees know that too . the owner of the 19 - year - old the heavyweights in indianapolis , has even more marketing mantras up his sleeves .\nwith heavyweights such as naspers [ jse : npn ] and richemont [ jse : cfr ] trading solidly higher , the industrial index on the jse - which includes most of the big dual - listed shares - was already 0 . 78 % higher at mid - morning on monday .\n\u201cyou can\u2019t assume that just because you know how to sell packaged goods , you can know the idiosyncrasies of talking to a community , \u201d luginbill says . \u201cyou have to bring in heavyweights that have resources , knowledge , information and experience to do the idiosyncratic work . \u201d\nan efficient heavyweights staff is really about building profit for the client , which leads to another luginbill mantra : \u201cgood marketing builds brands , great marketing tied to numbers builds factories . \u201d tim newcomb is a freelance magazine writer and newspaper editor based in western washington .\nthe washington , d . c . - based organization , called the advanced energy management alliance ( aema ) , features industry heavyweights comverge , enernoc , ipkeys , johnson controls and landis + gyr as founding members . wal - mart is also jumping in as a founding member to represent the customer side .\nthe company is run by former sanlam heavyweights johan van zyl and johan van der merwe . van zyl served as the insurer\u2019s chief executive , while van der merwe served as sanlam investments\u2019s chief executive . they both serve as arc investments co - chief executives . post this listing arc will remain the majority shareholder of arc investments .\ngreat lines , emphasizes a massive consumption of food , so heck yea . update : from the creative genius of steven brill ( mighty ducks ) and judd apatow ? in the 90 ' s , brill was a stud and apatow was a dud . brill peaked here and apatow must have done some serious perkis - sizing because after heavyweights his career blossomed . i bet you no one has done an in depth analysis of the creative juicy forces behind heavyweights . ben stiller out of nowhere dominates this movie , kills it . goldberg is hilarious . another 90 ' s kid classic that still holds up .\nchinese architects born in the 1960s are both lucky and unlucky , commented shao weiping , executive chief architect at beijing institute of architectural design ( biad ) . as they have approached their 50s , many have become the country ' s heavyweights in architectural design . but they seem to have mixed feelings about their generation of architects .\nhewlett - packard co . ' s $ 2 . 7 billion takeover of 3com corp . is a shot at networking leader cisco systems inc . \u2013 and a sign of how old relationships are being frayed by a flurry of maneuvers by technology heavyweights . hp said wednesday it has agreed . . .\nin the 2010 rankings , gail moved past heavyweights like tokyo gas , osaka gas co . , hong kong & china gas , korea gas corp to be ranked no . 1 company among gas utilities in asia in the platts global ranking of energy companies . the award was conferred upon gail on 2nd november 2010 at a glittering ceremony held in singapore to celebrate asian winners in the top 250 list of platts .\n\u201cit seems to have kind of metastasized , \u201d said the los angeles architect thom mayne , who recently won a competition to design a 68 - story tower at la d\u00e9fense , a business district on the western edge of paris . ( he beat out heavyweights like rem koolhaas of the netherlands , jean nouvel of france and herzog & de meuron of switzerland . ) \u201cin the last 30 years just about every major building you think of came through a competition . \u201d\nthe tokyo - based designer has been referencing architectural heavyweights such as the eames , frank gehry , and gordon matta - clark since launching his brand in 2010 . for the spring / summer 2016 collection , a recording of gehry speaking about his own inspirations was even used as the runway show\u2019s soundtrack . the idea came about after doing some research . \u201ci watched the documentary sketch of frank gehry , \u201d ezumi says . \u201che was really freely making structures of paper architecture models ; it was just like fashion draping , so i did the same design for the collection . \u201d\nwith more than 600 , 000 people already working in it and another 65 , 000 new professionals graduating each year from the country ' s technical and engineering schools the u . s . ' s southern neighbor is already home to more than 2 , 000 it companies . tech companies in mexico range in size from start - ups like the ones in guadalajara ' s centro del software to veteran industry heavyweights such as xerox , softek , hp , ibm , and intel . during a recent visit to the border city ciudad juarez i walked through the call center at genpact and also visited several other tech companies . in juarez , the it and bpo sector is growing . while ibm and hp , global heavyweights that reported $ 104 . 5 billion and $ 120 . 4 billion in revenues in 2012 , have a presence in mexico , there is also a growing space for smaller companies .\nthis has got to be one of the worst ideas for a comedy that i ' ve seen . the film should be a good comedy , but instead it just falls flat because to me it seemed to use the fat stereotypes a bit too much to create its humor . thus , the film really didn ' t work , and ended up being pretty bad . this could have been a great film , but the script was too flawed , the acting was bad and the directing was unfocused . i think this film had potential of being very funny , but more than times than not , it fails to deliver laughter . director steven brill can ' t seem to direct a good film , and heavyweights is just an awful mess that actually could have been avoided . if the script was better , the cast was good and the director was more skilled , then maybe the film would have been better . there were just too many bad things going on on - screen to make this one worthy of seeing . in the long run , the film is very forgettable and is not worth seeing . there are too many areas where the comedy fails at making you laugh , and it ' s a film that simply doesn ' t work overall . i hated the film , and is one of the worst films i had to watch . there are far better comedies out there than heavyweights . this film just fails at giving you good entertainment . the film is bad because it uses stereotypes constantly in a form of humor that just isn ' t funny . avoid heavyweights , this film is bad . the film is one poor comedy that simply isn ' t funny .\nthe jse said the group became the twelfth company to list on the jse this year and brought the total amount of capital raised on the local bourse to date just over r76bn .\nto grow a company\u2019s numbers , luginbill is poised to pull in the heavyweight . \u201cwe augment our team with heavyweight subject - matter experts , \u201d he says . since you can\u2019t be an expert in everything , he makes sure he is talking to someone who is . after all , the same copywriter isn\u2019t equally qualified to create compelling packaging for allison transmissions as they are for african american haircare products\u2014or even latina haircare packaging , for that matter ( an example right out of the heavyweights client book ) .\ncelebrating this idea of integrated design is a new thames & hudson book chairs by architects , compiled and edited by art historian agata toromanoff . featuring fifty - five architects\u2014from early modern pioneers such as otto wagner and antoni gaud\u00ed to more contemporary masters such as zaha hadid , frank gehry , and daniel libeskind\u2014the book explores how qualities in these architects\u2019 buildings translate into their chair designs . it also includes interviews with industry heavyweights including knoll inc . \u2019s david bright and vitra design museum\u2019s susanne graner .\nduring the 2003 competition to design a master plan for ground zero , the architect frank gehry publicly criticized the fees paid to the entrants .\nexplore the 294 winners in one of the industry\u2019s most prestigious design competitions , the how international design awards .\nthe first american movie to explore the link between processed cheese and the need for love . a hamburglar joint .\nthe crystalline structure is the permanent home of the school of creative media . libeskind says the exterior carries his signature asymmetrical shapes , and captures the creative spirit and intensity of hong kong .\nand sometimes the designs generated in a competition prove beyond the client\u2019s means , and the project is jettisoned altogether .\nclick on the links below to see the winners from past quarterly rewards rounds .\nscope and methodology : full details of the scope of the report and methodology used are included in the full version of the report which can be accessed by cdp signatories . for the full report please contact\nthe building\u2019s most prominent feature is a central spiral staircase with irregular twists that connects the floors within the nine - storey building , while the asymmetrical windows bring in natural light and echo the overall design .\nin the 30 years since cdw ' s founding , both the company and the larger it industry have experienced tremendous growth .\nicl has been named as one of the top work places in the richmond region for the 5th year in a row .\nfrom cajun to zydeco to blues to rock and everything in between , big al & the heavyweights offer a musical gumbo sure to please all . formed in 1996 as the unknown blues band , with founding members big al lauro , warren haynes ( allman bros , gov ' t mule ) , rick gergen ( sweethearts of the rodeo ) , the band has been featured at festivals and venues throughout the us . the new cd\nsunshine on me\nwas produced by noted roots music guitarist / songwriter , anders osborne who also plays on several tracks . warren haynes lays down some slide guitar work on the title track . this is the band ' s 6th cd release . their live performances are family oriented , energetic and most of all fun . they have been staples at the wc handy festival in muscle shoals , al as well as the mardi gras celebration at universal studio ' s in orlando . this is a show you don ' t want to miss !\namanda levete , one of the world\u2019s leading female architects , whose exhibition road quarter of the v & a opened at the end of last month , will face stiff competition to land the project from the designer of the shard \u2014 renzo piano , the italian architect \u2014 and lord foster of thames bank \u2014 the man behind the \u201cgherkin\u201d skyscraper in london and millau viaduct in france .\ncrew visible in the school bus door in the beginning as it leaves jerry behind .\nwinners have now been announced for the 2018 oaas . view the full list here .\nthe \u2018dun & bradstreet corporate awards 2014\u2019 seeks to recognize and felicitate corporate india\u00b4s leading companies from various sectors . the awards event is closely tied to the publication , india\u00b4s top 500 companies 2014 . therefore , the base universe of the companies considered for the dun & bradstreet corporate awards 2014 comprised of the top 500 companies of india as covered under the publication\nthe \u201cunfinished\u201d look is the main design concept suggesting that creative ideas are never finished . the missing ceiling tiles hint that ideas can get so big that the ceiling will eventually pop !\nthe perfect show for unwinding after a long day featuring the greatest jazz of all time .\nthe dabhol - bengaluru pipeline was dedicated to the nation by the hon\u00b4ble prime minister of india during the 8th asia gas partnership summit 2013 . the rs . 4508 crore , 1000 km long high pressure dabhol - bengaluru gas pipeline project\ncreative director josep font conceived a beautiful geometric set for the fall / winter 2016 runway show . his inspiration for both the clothing and the set ? the art deco and expressionist architecture in the 1927 film metropolis . \u201cin some of the looks , \u201d he says , \u201cthere is a very literal inspiration\u2014the color palette , the metallic feel\u2014and in other cases , more abstract influence such as the volume on sleeves and tops . \u201d\nthe extended floors and bridges mimic a tree , where people learn and share knowledge under the shade of \u201ctrees\u201d . the construction is also inspired by chinese calligraphy , and seeks a balance between the blocks and empty spaces in the centre .\nshabaka hutchings was voted by the public as the uk jazz act of the year , jaimeo brown was honoured with jazz innovation of the year for his transcendence project , and revered british saxophonist courtney pine presented nikki yeoh with the instrumentalist of the year award . south london jazz / groove duo on the rise yussef kamaal were named as the breakthrough act of the year , and in their absence the award was collected by dj gilles peterson , who discovered and signed them to his label brownswood records in 2016 . peterson also picked up the digital initiative of the year award on the night in recognition of worldwide fm .\nreflecting on the announcement of the two awards , the secretary general of hipa , ali bin thalith , said ,\nthe beneficial value of what our special award recipients contributed to the art of photography is priceless in today\u2019s day and age . it is our pleasure to bring to light the achievements of these great photographers and entities every year with the photography appreciation award and the photography research / report award . i am sure that the photographic community around the world will continue to appreciate the achievements of these pioneers and be inspired to achieve similar feats in the future .\nthe economy grew at an annual rate of just 0 . 7 percent last quarter , less than half the 2 percent growth rate in the july - september period , the government said friday .\nextend the company\u2019s message to qualified buyers globally , ensuring the broadest possible exposure for our properties .\ngail won the \u2018company of the year\u2019 award in the environmental sustainability category in recognition of its key role in building sustainable energy future for the country . gail was adjudged the \u2018company of the year\u2019 in the project management ( rs 500 crore to rs 2 , 000 crore ) category for setting up commercial wind energy project of 100 megawatts .\nthe dollar rose against the euro and the pound monday as several corporate deals reassured investors about the economy , while markets await u . s . economic data and a key jobs report due later in the week . the 16 - nation euro retreated to $ 1 . 4591 in . . .\nfor over thirty years , the awards have been celebrating and encouraging innovation and collaboration in the oil & gas and renewables industry in the north sea .\naema is finalizing other large corporate members , but the group was not ready to disclose the names .\ntaking up the mission to create \u201ca beacon structure symbolising and driving the development of hong kong as a design hub in asia , \u201d zaha hadid architects won the bid to design the building in 2007 . the result is a \u201cbuilding which is inherently organised and understood to visitors from the point of entry\u201d .\nthough the slowdown late last year could renew doubts about the durability of the 6\u00bd - year - old economic expansion , most analysts said they . . .\nlegendary photographer erwitt , who was born in france in 1928 and has been a photographer for more than 60 years , follows a long line of photography heavyweights who have won hipa\u2019s \u2018photography appreciation award\u2019 . in recent years , industry greats such as reza , steve mccurry , sebastiao salgado and oscar mitri have all been presented with the prestigious accolade at the hipa awards ceremony in dubai . erwitt , who is also an acclaimed television producer , is well known for his photographs of 20th century icons such as marilyn monroe , che guevara and john f . kennedy . to go with his varied photography career , he is also the author of over 30 books and to date continues to actively work in various photography related projects and initiatives . some of his most prominent documentaries include\nbeauty knows no pain\n, 1971 , and\nred white and blue grass\n, 1973 , sponsored with a grant from the american film institute , and\nthe glass makers of herat\n, 1977 .\n\u201clinux today is the fastest growing operating system in the world . as mobile and cloud computing become globally pervasive , new levels of speed and efficiency are required in the enterprise and linux on the mainframe is poised to deliver , \u201d said jim zemlin executive director at the linux foundation . \u201cthe open mainframe project will bring the best technology leaders together to work on linux and advanced technologies from across the it industry and academia to advance the most complex enterprise operations of our time . \u201d\n\u201cvr has the potential to be the next great computing platform , improving sectors ranging from education to healthcare , and contribute significantly to the global economy , \u201d the group said in a statement . \u201cthrough research , international engagement , and the development of best practices , the founding companies of the global virtual reality association will work to unlock and maximize vr\u2019s potential and ensure those gains are shared as broadly around the world as possible .\nhuang jinchang , director of the oncology department at the beijing university of chinese medicine third affiliated hospital , said ,\nthe key to internet - based services is whether doctors can make accurate diagnosis based on the information they get from the internet and video calls .\nstickel was one of the four panel members headlining the event\u2019s most eagerly - anticipated breakout session , \u201cclearing the decks : dealing with foreclosures in your market . \u201d\nthe other breakout session that attracted a standing - room - only audience was a roundtable of global market experts discussing the state of the worldwide real estate market .\ncompiled by ris media , the and is included among the 35 most influential realtors in luxury real estate .\nthe award - winning msc relocation division provides corporations with a wide range of relocation services to smooth the transition and assure immediate employee productivity in the new environment .\nthe duchess of cambridge in the sackler courtyard of the victoria and albert museum . its architect has been shortlisted to build a new concert hall times photographer richard pohle\ngail ( india ) limited was awarded the top indian company in the gas - processing , distribution and marketing sector for the dun & bradstreet corporate awards 2014 .\ndubai , 12th march , 2017 ( wam ) - - the hamdan bin mohammed bin rashid al maktoum international photography award , hipa , has announced the special award recipients for the sixth season of competition , \u2018the challenge\u2019 .\nthe group is currently in the middle of writing their debut album , the process of which is uniquely challenging . since the five men are spread across the globe , they bounce ideas and sounds back and forth through various means of communication until they have pieced together a track .\nwe\u2019ve added tags to the bottom of all article pages allowing you to further explore the topics you\u2019re interested in .\nin my article for nearshore americas i explain\npuebla\u2019s capital city , with 1 . 5 million residents , is the fourth largest metropolis in mexico . situated on the trade route between mexico city and the port of veracruz , puebla was designed and built up by the spanish during the colonial era . many of the city\u2019s historic buildings still stand , but today trucks carry automobiles and auto parts along the trade route between the coast and mexico city .\noverall , industry serves as the major engine of puebla ' s economy , the sector accounts for about 80 percent of the state ' s total economic output .\narc investments has already concluded 16 investments in the financial services sector and 17 non - financial services investments since it was launched under two years ago . among the group\u2019s investment in the financial services sector was a 10 - percent stake in the african operations of alexander forbes it bought last year for r753m . the company also has interests in santam and senayo securities in the sector . van der merwe on thursday said the company had more acquisitions in the pipeline and would continue to invest in the financial services sector .\ndonna nemer , the director of capital markets at the jse , said the listing would offer shareholders the opportunity to invest in a permanently broad - based black - controlled investment entity holding a diversified portfolio of investments . \u201cthe listing of arc investments represents important progress in the transformation of the financial services sector and the jse is proud to be able to aid in its growth through providing the company with access to deep pools of capital by means of a credible , liquid and well - regulated platform , \u201d nemer said . nemer added that the speciality finance sector had a total market capitalisation of r108 . 8bn and contributes 0 . 7 percent to the overall market capitalisation of the jse .\nthe organization ' s structure will be\nbare bones\nover the coming months as it brings on new members . the founding members said they are willing to commit the financial resources and time to making aema a powerful force .\n\u201ca competition was something like a public referendum , \u201d said the architectural historian barry bergdoll , chief curator of architecture and design at the museum of modern art . that spirit was paramount in design contests like those for the chicago tribune tower in the 1920s , the gateway arch in st . louis in 1947 and the vietnam veterans memorial in 1981 .\nseattle , linuxcon / cloudopen / containercon , august 17 , 2015 \u2013 the linux foundation , the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of linux and collaborative development , today announced the open mainframe project . this initiative brings together industry experts to drive innovation and development of linux on the mainframe .\nfounding platinum members of the open mainframe project include adp , ca technologies , ibm and suse . founding silver members include bmc , compuware , lc3 , rsm partners and vicom infinity . the first academic institutions participating in the effort include marist college , university of bedfordshire and the center for information assurance and cybersecurity at university of washington . the announcement comes as the industry marks 15 years of linux on the mainframe .\nthe linux foundation and linux standard base are trademarks of the linux foundation . linux is a trademark of linus torvalds .\njohannesburg - african rainbow capital ( arc ) investments , the acquisition - hungry investment vehicle started by billionaire patrice motsepe , on thursday listed on the main board of the local bourse , with the company raising r4 . 3 bn as it sets its sights on shaking up the financial services sector .\neach year , the company makes significant contributions to more than 75 charitable , educational and cultural institutions throughout the region .\nthe book chinese contemporary architectural designers was published in both chinese and english , with hundreds of pictures , renderings and detailed drawings of the major design works by the four architects .\namid the hustle and bustle of a major traffic junction in hung hom stands an almost illusory building . the jockey club innovation tower , next to the main campus , is designed by one of the greatest architects of our time . the building marks zaha hadid\u2019s first permanent work in hong kong .\nplease update your billing details here to continue enjoying your access to the most informative and considered journalism in the uk .\nin 2013 , icl was also named as a top work place in the richmond region in the small business category .\nin addition , ms . sandepa trakroo , chief manager ( corporate planning ) , gail , won the \u2018woman executive of the year in oil & gas industry\u2019 during the ceremony .\nbefore we launched the sentinels of science awards , we ran a quarterly rewards programme , honouring the reviewers who earnt the most merit for reviews completed over each three month period . the quarterly rewards also acknowledged those reviewers from the most prolific reviewing universities and scientific disciplines ( determined using scopus ' s asjc codes and reviews submitted to journals during the period ) .\nthe grid edge comprises technologies , solutions and business models advancing the transition toward a decentralized , distributed and transactive electric grid .\nthe campus is divided into three zones \u2013 academic clusters , campus green and natural terrain \u2013 to continue the architects\u2019 mission to retain green elements . interlocking teaching facilities are located at one edge of the campus . at the other end , the existing natural terrain is preserved and buildings are adapted to its topography . the two areas are connected by an open outdoor space .\npeter eisenman , on the other hand , says that he must compete to stay busy and that he relishes the challenge .\nin 2014 , we were ranked # 5 in the small business category and also recipient of the\ndoer\naward .\ngail ( india ) limited was awarded the top indian company in the gas - processing , distribution and marketing sector for the dun & bradstreet corporate awards 2014 . shri e s ranganathan , executive director ( o & m ) , gail received the award on behalf of gail from mr . arun shourie , the chief guest of the event in mumbai earlier this week . this is the fourth time that gail has received this award .\nthe rise of activist shareholders in recent years has sparked debate across markets and boardrooms about the role investors should have in public companies and how boards should operate . activist investors have targeted some of the biggest u . s . companies\u2014including some of the backers of the governance principles , such as ge and gm .\n, according to a wall street journal analysis . the research found that at 24 % of the companies , a majority of the board had been in place for at least 10 years .\nthe linux foundation is a nonprofit consortium dedicated to fostering the growth of linux and collaborative software development . founded in 2000 , the organization sponsors the work of linux creator linus torvalds and promotes , protects and advances the linux operating system and collaborative software development by marshaling the resources of its members and the open source community . the linux foundation provides a neutral forum for collaboration and education by hosting collaborative projects , linux conferences including linuxcon , and generating original research and content that advances the understanding of linux and collaborative software development . more information can be found at urltoken .\nin the book , the four architects talked about the common difficulties and problems facing chinese architects of the 1960s generation , such as how to be innovative in the western architectural design system , demonstrate local elements in modern architecture , understand preservation of ancient cities , demonstrate the concept of environmental protection in design and look at the traditional chinese concept of fengshui . through analyzing specific cases , the architects uncovered unknown details of the design and construction of landmark buildings , including beijing capital international airport terminal 3 , sinking garden of the olympic park , china national petroleum corp . headquarters building , hangzhou olympic sports center and phoenix international media center .\nthis statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify , recognize and honor the bets places of employment in virginia , benefiting the state ' s economy , its workforce and businesses . the best places to work in virginia list is made up of 100 companies . companies from across the state entered the two - part survey process to determine the best places to work in virginia . the first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company ' s workplace policies , practices , philosophy , systems and demographics . the second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience .\nthe plan also creates excitement in the workforce . it is one thing to win a big contract , but then just cranking out production every day for three years gets old . fast . luginbill has a team resizing over 300 magazine advertisements a week . \u201cyou think the employees are getting out of the bed in the morning going \u2018woohoo ? ' \u201d he asks . \u201cthey are like old - school oarsman shackled in the bottom of the boat . \u201d\na man learns he has a thirteen - year - old son who was raised in the jungle and brings the boy to new york city , turning his life upside down in the process .\njustin johnson favorite track is dior 999 at this point but all the tracks jam . you can definitely hear the fob influence .\nthe emo revival is worldwide\u2014this new zealand group has all the sincere melodies and big , cathartic moments any fan would look for .\ncatchy emo tells the autobiographical tale of singer / guitarist erik garlington growing up a queer , black atheist in the bible belt .\ndespite the criticism that china has become a testing ground for foreign designers , cooperation with the world ' s top designers has given chinese architects the golden opportunity to learn the latest design ideas and technologies . this is what designers who studied abroad cannot have .\nanother futuristic building in the hong kong academic scene is the run run shaw creative media centre ( cmc ) at city university .\nnot only celebrating outstanding contributions to the oil & gas and renewables industry , any surplus from the event is invested in a wide range of initiatives designed to inspire the industry to continue evolving .\n\u201cdemand has grown among academic , corporate and government partners for furthering the mainframe\u2019s expansion into the open ecosystem , \u201d said ross mauri , general manager , ibm z systems . \u201cibm looks forward to contributing our expertise to the community and learning from others to find innovative ways to combine the flexibility of open source software with the world - class speed , security and scalability of the mainframe . \u201d\nveteran american photographer , elliott erwitt is set to be presented with the prestigious \u2018photography appreciation award\u2019 , while the omani arts foundation , bait al zubair will receive the \u2018photography research / report award\u2019 . both winners will be presented with their accolades at the sixth annual hipa awards ceremony on wednesday the 15th of march at dubai opera .\nhaving moved to nola to study and perform courtesy of the ontario arts council , chris butcher suggested the band come down to join him to soak up the culture and draw some inspiration from the music scene that has been such a tremendous influence on our work .\nqin zexi , an analyst at beijing - based iresearch consulting group , said the internet - based healthcare industry will continue to gain steam , thanks to the swift development of the mobile internet technology and the government ' s intensified efforts to push forward medical reform .\nthe kitchen is filled with comfy furniture , nurturing the generation of creative ideas through relaxation . and once you are hit with an inspiration , you can let everyone know by ringing the \u201ccreative\u201d bell !\nfrank gehry , who is credited with regenerating bilbao with his guggenheim museum ; the norwegian company snohetta ; and diller scofidio + renfro from the united states complete the shortlist . a winner will be announced\u2026\nthe edison awards are commsday\u2019s new industry recognition program , designed to reward industry excellence in 16 separate categories . the awards ceremony was held at the westin hotel in sydney on march 16 th 2017 .\nwhile competitions have long been a staple of planning in western europe \u2014 in some countries they are legally required for public buildings \u2014 they have a spotty history in the united states . in america\u2019s early years they were seen as part of the democratic process ; contests were organized for the design of the white house and the capitol .\nshri tripathi , who was presented the award at a glittering ceremony in the french capital last evening , was recognized for his outstanding contribution in the development of global lng industry and in recognition of his dynamism and leadership skills to steer gail forward , which are reflected in the company\u00b4s landmark achievements in lng sourcing in the recent past .\nthe wind industry is in a period of intensifying competition and shifting demand that requires a multi - 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bengaluru pipeline was dedicated to the nation by the hon\u00b4ble prime minister of india during the 8th asia gas partnership summit 2013 . the rs . 4508 crore , 1000 km long high pressure dabhol - bengaluru gas pipeline project of various diameters , designed to transport 16 mmscmd of rlng from dabhol is a first - of - its - kind undertaken in the difficult terrain of western ghats . this ambitious project is an important limb of national gas grid and opens southern india to various sources of natural gas . this project will enable the states of goa and karnataka to use the most environment friendly green fuel for the first time .\nin march , li bin , minister for the national health and family planning commission , called for more widespread use of the internet to direct patients to different medical institutions based on their needs , so as to reduce the pressure on big hospitals and improve the efficiency of medical resources .\nhowever , chinese architects born in the 1960s are also\nunlucky\nin the sense that they no longer have the complete authority their predecessors had in an era in which there were few architects and design institutions , and the architectural design industry was completely a seller ' s market .\nthe 1 , 000 km - long dabhol - bangaluru pipeline , which connects south india to the national gas grid , was built at an investment of rs 4 , 500 crore . completed within cost , the pipeline construction was carried out in highly undulating western ghats and met all norms of health and occupational safety . the project had earlier been conferred the coveted platts global energy awards in the \u2018premier project in large construction\u2019 category .\nwhen a boy prays for a chance to have a family if the california angels win the pennant , angels are assigned to make that possible .\nthe open mainframe project is a linux foundation collaborative project . collaborative projects are independently supported software projects that harness the power of collaborative development to fuel innovation across industries and ecosystems . by spreading the collaborative dna of the largest collaborative software development project in history , the linux foundation provides the essential collaborative and organizational framework so project hosts can focus on innovation and results . linux foundation collaborative projects span the enterprise , mobile , embedded and life sciences markets and are backed by many of the largest names in technology . for more information about linux foundation collaborative projects , please visit : urltoken\nmr . inman has been a visiting fellow at the uc berkeley school of journalism and a lecturer at the uc berkeley haas school of business .\nthe construction of beijing capital international airport terminal 3 has given the team headed by shao weiping the opportunity to work with top companies in airport construction such as netherlands airport consultants b . v . , foster & partner and arup group limited . what they learned from this project has heavily influenced their designs of the phoenix international media center , which is currently under construction . the design and technologies of the center are of international standard , and its nonlinear curvaceous structure breaks out of the traditional construction mold . thus the center has been selected as world ' s top 10 cultural buildings in 2011 by the world ' s leading design website designboom . com .\naema will be the first 501 ( c ) ( 6 ) national advocacy organization for the demand response industry . it will be fundamentally different from the industry ' s two other trade groups , the peak load management alliance and the association for demand response and smart grid , which can only focus on educational work as 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) organizations .\nby mid - morning the resources index was 0 . 30 % softer , although one of the big three , glencore [ jse : gln ] , traded on a new 52 - week high . gold shares were 2 . 92 % lower , with the gold price almost 1 % down and the rand trading slightly stronger at r12 . 90 to the dollar .\n\u201cthis partnership between outside capital and black empowerment capital is a win - win situation for our company . this gives us the opportunity to raise more capital and increases the sizes of the deals we will look at . we will definitely pour more capital into the financial services sector , \u201d van der merwe said . arc investments\u2019 listing also attracted institutional shareholders such as the public investment corporation , sanlam private wealth and the singapore sovereign wealth fund .\nthe spe aberdeen offshore achievement awards ( oaa ) is the biggest and longest established oil , gas and renewables industry awards for the uk offshore energy sector , covering all aspects from supply to upstream operations and offshore renewables .\ngail ( india ) limited was adjudged \u2018company of the year\u2019 in the project management category for its dabhol \u2013 bengaluru natural gas pipeline project at the petroleum federation of india ( petrofed ) oil & gas industry awards 2013 .\nborn and living in the age of great changes , chinese architects straddle a line where many worlds converge : they have to learn the western architectural design system , insist or compromise between developers and clients , work between the chinese government and foreigner cooperation partners and face the competition of foreign designers .\nicl was named regional carrier of the year for 2013 by containerisation international .\nthe containerisation international awards recognize those companies and individuals that , over the past year , have made an outstanding contribution to the container liner shipping and logistics industry , either through being innovative , proactive and pioneering .\nthe unruly team of hockey misfits grows up a bit and receives scholarships to a prestigious prep school , where they take on the snotty varsity team .\ngo see them this saturday @ metro gallery . it is well worth the pittance of the price of admission . you won ' t be disappointed .\n\u201cwe\u2019re looking forward to the results of this collaboration on the open mainframe project , which we expect will dramatically advance the technologies we use to run our business , \u201d said steve conger , vp mainframe systems technology , adp .\nthe coalition of companies and investors steered clear of certain hot - button issues , such as splitting the roles of chairman and ceo . ( the principles suggested that independent directors decide whether to combine those top two jobs . )\njohannesburg - a relief rally on global markets pushed the jse ' s all - share index back above 56 000 points in early trade on monday , as higher overseas markets supported the big industrial shares on the local bourse .\nthe 15 - storey building makes use of the pritzker - prize - winning architect\u2019s iconic visionary silhouettes and fluid character . \u201cits design dissolves the classic typography of tower and the podium into an iconic seamlessly fluid new structure , \u201d hadid said . it may seem out of place in its busy setting , but it lives up to its name , housing the school of design .\nthe chu hai college of higher education campus is \u201ca highly linked and connected institution\u201d according to rocco design architects , a hong kong firm led by esteemed architect rocco yim . the complex consists of two academic buildings , dormitories , a boulevard that connects the two blocks and green space beneath the bridges .\nsustainability , interconnectivity and flexibility are the focuses of the project\u2019s design strategy , which aims to create communities for research , learning , working and living .\nbut for architects the uncertainties can be a trial . mr . mayne of the los angeles firm morphosis cites the 1999 competition organized by the general services administration for a new 270 , 000 - square - foot federal courthouse in eugene , ore . he beat out four other contenders but only later learned that the location they had been given had been merely hypothetical . \u201cthey change the site , you\u2019re more or less starting over , \u201d he said .\nthe open mainframe project will focus on finding ways to leverage new software and tools in the linux environment that are ideal for taking advantage of the mainframe\u2019s speed , security , scalability and availability . the project will seek to significantly broaden the set of tools and resources that are intended to drive development and collaboration of mainframe linux . it will also aim to coordinate mainframe improvements to upstream projects to increase the quality of these code submissions and ease upstream collaboration .\nbecause of an editing error , an article on aug . 19 about architecture competitions misstated the location of the skidmore , owings & merrill office that submitted a model for the transbay terminal in san francisco . it was submitted by design partners in firm\u2019s the san francisco office , not its new york office ."]}
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( clr available from thomson legalonline ) australian securities and investments commission act 2001 ( cth ) an act to provide for the australian securities and investments commission , a corporations and markets advisory committee and certain other bodies , and for other purposes .\na pioneer in fee - based asset management , commonwealth introduces its first mutual fund wrap program .\nbenefit from the strength and experience of the commonwealth bank \u2013 australia\u2019s leading account provider for smsfs .\ncheques issued on your account and cashed over - the - counter at a commonwealth bank branch .\nj . p . morgan futures inc . - j . p . morgan securities llc merger frequently asked questions . kcera . org .\ncompanies and securities legislation amendment act 1986 ( cth ) amended the companies act 1981 and companies ( acquisition of shares ) act 1980 .\nsuccessive reports to the ministerial council from the companies and securities law review committee under harold ford resulted in systematic statutory company law updates .\nthis guide by thomsonreuters gives good descriptions of the various securities and exchange ( sec ) filings required by the government for mergers and acquisitions .\nfor current term deposit interest rates , see the rates & fees page on the commonwealth bank website .\nthe commonwealth banks restructuring act of 1990 converted the commonwealth bank from a statutory authority to a public company with conventional share capital and part - 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growing generation in the workforce .\nbut things screeched to a halt after the stock market crash of october 1987 . b / ds , banks , and real estate businesses across the country were forced out of business . at commonwealth , we tightened our belts and worked diligently to survive this severe down market .\ncommonwealth is honored with the invest in others corporate philanthropy award \u2013 financial institutions for our grassroots initiative , chemo caps for kids . the invest in others awards program recognizes the charitable work of financial advisors and financial services firms in communities across the country and around the world .\nthank you to our advisors ! commonwealth ranks \u201c highest in independent advisor satisfaction among financial investment firms , \u201d according to j . d . power and associates . we\u2019re constantly celebrating our achievements throughout the entire company . we\u2019re only limited in the future by our imaginations and our resolve .\nan investment loan can be an effective way to offer your clients greater value through investment strategy diversification . established as colonial geared investments in 1996 and backed by the commonwealth bank of australia , the commsec adviser services investment loan has built a strong reputation on features and value for money .\nthe nabtrade cash products are issued by national australia bank limited abn 12 004 044 937 afsl 230686 ( nab ) and are to be used in conjunction with the nabtrade service . the nabtrade high interest account variable interest rate applies to the whole balance of your account and is subject to change at any time . wealthhub securities is not an authorised deposit taking institution and its obligations do not represent deposits or other liabilities of nab .\nthe volume of treasury bonds issued through tenders on a yearly basis and expressed as a proportion of the outstanding stock of treasury bonds at the start of each year , is shown in chart 1 . the tender data includes bond issuance undertaken by the commonwealth on behalf of the states and territories up until 1990 . 6\nacting for the commonwealth government on the landmark privatisation equity offers of telstra 1 , telstra 2 and telstra 3 , among australia\u2019s largest ever equity offerings . she led herbert smith freehills\u2019 team on telstra 3 which was australia\u2019s second largest - ever equity raising at $ 15 . 5 billion , and among the largest worldwide ;\nnote : the bank will not charge access fees on withdrawals or account balance enquiries on deposit and transaction accounts ( including misa ) , home loans , investment home loans , lines of credit and personal loans through non - commonwealth bank atms in australia . however , atm owners may charge a fee , which will be disclosed at the time of the transaction . if you proceed with the transaction , the atm owner\u2019s fee will be debited to your account ( in addition to the withdrawal amount , if applicable ) . you should check the atm owner\u2019s fees that apply carefully before completing transactions at non - commonwealth bank atms in australia .\nproducts shown are considered comparable products by nabtrade , however product features may differ . this table does not include any discounts , fees and charges , or promotional interest rates ( other than those stated ) . products compared are : anz online saver , commonwealth bank netbank saver , nabtrade high interest account , westpac esaver .\nthis communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the states of al , ar , az , ca , co , ct , fl , ga , il , in , ma , md , mi , nc , nj , nv , ny , oh , pa , sc , tx , va , vt , wi . no offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside these states due to various state regulations and registration requirements regarding investment products and services . investments are not fdic - or ncua - insured , are not guaranteed by a bank / financial institution , and are subject to risks , including possible loss of the principal invested . securities and advisory services offered through commonwealth financial network\u00ae , member finra / sipc , a registered investment adviser .\nyet another way of viewing tender performance is to analyse the distribution of tender bids including those bids that were not accepted ( the \u2018tender tails\u2019 ) . generally , stronger tenders are expected to have a tighter distribution without long tails of uncompetitive bids . uncompetitive bids may not be accepted in tenders , but could signal something about the depth of market demand for securities , which could be relevant in circumstances where financing had to be quickly increased .\njoseph deitch founded commonwealth in 1979 as an outgrowth of his retail financial planning practice , the cambridge group . previously , he had been an advisor with another broker / dealer . when that firm\u2019s credibility was undermined by conflicts of interest stemming from its own proprietary products , he decided to start a new broker / dealer .\nacting for the commonwealth government on the $ 5 . 8 billion initial public offering of its equity in medibank private , australia\u2019s largest ipo in 2014 and one of the largest in the world for 2014 ( 2015 australasian lawyer awards equity deal of the year and 2015 law institute of victoria awards deal of the year ) ;\nwe offer a wide range of powerful products and service solutions to suit your smsf clients ' needs . portfolio service helps manage your smsf clients ' directly held and custodial assets . this administration and reporting solution brings cash and listed securities together in the one place , with the option to add managed accounts 1 , managed funds and term deposits . alternatively , you can individually select the required investment products to suit your clients ' specific smsf needs .\nthank you for your interest in commonwealth . please tell us a little more about yourself so we can respond with the information you need . if you are interested in a position in either our waltham , massachusetts , or san diego , california , offices , please visit the work here tab for information on how to apply .\ntrading banks were subject to the liquid government securities ( lgs ) convention that was eventually replaced by a prime assets ratio ( par ) in may 1985 . savings banks were subject to a prescribed assets ratio and liquid assets ratio , which were replaced by a reserve assets ratio in august 1982 . the removal of the distinction between trading and savings banks in december 1989 brought all banks under the par . the par was subsequently reduced and eventually abolished in 1999 .\ncommonwealth ranks highest in advisor satisfaction on wealth management magazine\u2019s 2016 independent broker / dealer report card . in this sixth annual survey , we proudly received an overall score of 9 . 9 out of 10 . with gratitude for our advisors\u2019 commitment and support , we remain as dedicated as ever to providing the indispensable service and support they need to run their business their way .\nonward and upward\u2014 investment advisor magazine names us broker / dealer of the year six of the next seven years . and it seems to work . commonwealth is the second largest , privately held independent broker / dealer in the united states . since 1979 , our revenues have grown at an extremely healthy pace . our long - term record certainly rivals the best companies in the country .\nj . p . morgan securities llc ( jpms ) is a u . s . futures commission merchant and broker - dealer and wholly owned subsidiary of jpmorgan chase & co . ( nyse : jpm ) . [ 1 ] the company provides research , sales , execution and clearing services in futures and options across fixed income , equity , foreign exchange and commodity asset classes . j . p . morgan futures inc . holds the u . s . accounts of jpmorgan ' s global futures and options business customers . [ 2 ]\nour firm has successfully developed relationships with a wide range of partner firms in practically all countries of europe and commonwealth of independent states ( cis ) . our contacts with american colleagues are also close . the contacts with african , asian and australian law firms have been rare although we have cooperated with colleagues from these areas when providing advice to our clients e . g . in shipping law .\nour firm has successfully developed relationships with a wide range of partner firms in practically all countries of europe and commonwealth of independent states ( cis ) . our contacts with american colleagues are also close . the contacts with african , asian and australian law firms have been rarer but we have also cooperated with colleagues from these areas when providing advice to our clients e . g . in shipping law .\ncommonwealth surpasses the $ 100 billion mark in total account assets ! this milestone achievement speaks directly to the caliber of our people and our unwavering focus on providing indispensable service to our advisors , their staff , and one another , each and every day . we consistently attract top - notch advisors and help them attain this level of success\u2014in large part by staying true to our two founding principles of quality and community .\nin the boston globe \u2019s inaugural list of the top 100 places to work in massachusetts , commonwealth is named the # 1 company to work for in the midsize category\u2014and # 2 overall . we also make computerworld \u2019s list of the 100 best places to work in it for the second year in a row and the boston business journal \u2019s list of the best places to work in massachusetts for the fifth consecutive year .\n* rates as at close of business yesterday . interest is paid on the entire balance provided the balance is $ 50 , 000 or more . rates are determined by reference to the short term money market . interest is calculated daily and paid on the first business day monthly . for more information , call the bank on 13 2221 ( 8am to 8pm , monday to friday ) or visit any commonwealth bank branch .\nfor a detailed description of the documentation and archives centre , download the summary guide . you can contact the centre by email , phone or fax . material that cannot be easily transmitted by email or fax may be consulted on site by prior arrangement . commonwealth bank documentation and archive centre 133 - 141 liverpool street , sydney nsw 2000 phone : ( 612 ) 9101 7225 fax : ( 612 ) 9101 7232 email : archives @ urltoken\ncommonwealth financial network \u00ae received the highest numerical score in the independent advisor segment in the proprietary j . d . power 2010 and 2012\u20132014 financial advisor satisfaction studies\u2120 . 2014 study based on 3 . 901 total responses and measures overall financial advisor satisfaction among advisors registered with the financial industry regulatory authority ( finra ) investment firms . proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of financial advisors surveyed in january\u2013april 2014 . your experiences may vary . visit jdpower . com .\nin june 2000 , the commonwealth bank acquired the colonial group of companies which provided us with a well - established asset management capability , strong distribution breadth , a pre - eminent wealth brand , and a leading life insurance and property position in the market . a new investment & insurance services division was established in 2002 to incorporate the colonial brand of companies which included managed funds , master funds , superannuation and insurance products , as well as the support of third party financial planners .\ncommonwealth is honored with the women\u2019s choice award for our existing commitment to the women\u2019s market through community outreach , educational support , and services specific to women and couples . we partnered with womencertified , inc . , to help further its mission of helping women identify financial advisors who provide quality service and strong commitment to their female clientele , and we are pleased to make the women\u2019s choice award for financial advisors available to our advisors who can distinguish themselves as leaders in the women\u2019s market .\nnew information technologies also impacted our interaction with customers . a computerised customer service program , assist , was initiated in may 1992 . commsee , the commonwealth bank\u2019s new customer service system , began by supporting our premium customers and has developed as a relationship management service model aimed at providing a single view of dealings with individual customers , accessible from any branch across the network . in december 2003 , a decision was made to implement commsee across the organisation with the national rollout completed in december 2005 .\nas a result of the recession in the early 1990s , the commonwealth returned to the market to fund the budget task . tender activity at this time constituted around 30 to 40 per cent of the market size and provided a significant boost to liquidity . the strategy of issuing into deep liquid benchmark bond lines continued . by june 1995 the number of bond lines had been reduced to 52 with a yield curve extending to 12 years . around 95 per cent of the stock was now in liquid benchmark bond lines .\nthis website contains general information for advisers only and does not take into account any individual objectives , financial situation or needs . investors should read the relevant disclosure document and seek professional advice before making any decision based on this information . this website has been produced by australian investment exchange limited ( ausiex ) abn 71 076 515 930 afsl 241400 under the brand commsec adviser services . commsec adviser services ( cas ) is a brand of commonwealth bank of australia ( the bank ) abn 48 123 123 124 afsl and australian credit licence 234945 .\ncommonwealth can proudly proclaim it is the # 1 best place to work in san diego among large companies , as ranked by the san diego business journal , and the # 1 top workplace among small companies , as ranked by the u - t ( union - tribune ) san diego ! we could not be more pleased to hold the top spot in both major san diego publications . the u - t san diego also honored us with a special award for ethics\u2014an acknowledgement especially gratifying to a financial services firm , and one we hold with great pride .\nwe represent our clients in all phases of a transaction , from the structuring and planning through the due diligence , negotiation , execution , and implementation of a transaction . our m & a attorneys are experienced in leading a transaction and efficiently completing the deal . recognizing that each transaction presents unique issues and challenges , our m & a team includes specialists with expertise in tax ( including federal , state and local ) , litigation , employee benefits , labor and employment , environmental , finance , real estate , antitrust , securities , information technology , intellectual property , immigration , corporate governance and compliance , bankruptcy , and regulatory aspects of a transaction . this integrated team approach enables vorys to provide the necessary depth of expertise in a cost - effective manner . we also have considerable experience coordinating with other law firms in a co - counsel or local counsel capacity .\nshe advised the commonwealth government on the $ 5 . 58 billion sale of sydney airport , and also acted for flinders ports , the successful bidder in the sale of south australia\u2019s ports , as well as acting on a number of other airport transactions ( townsville / mt isa , interests in adelaide and the northern territory airports , bankstown / camden / hoxton park , hobart ) , for abn amro on equity investment aspects of its brisbane north south bypass tunnel bid and acted for macquarie on its responses to corporate spoiler activity in connection with the brisconnections project . she also advised macquarie in the internalisations of management of macquarie airports and mig .\nacting for both issuers and structurers / underwriters in numerous financial sector hybrid equity issues ( generally qualifying as regulatory capital ) , including commonwealth bank of australia\u2019s retail offerings of perls , including basel iii tier 1 capital compliant $ 1 . 45 billion perls viii and concurrent perls reinvestment offer ( one of the largest australian retail hybrid offerings for 2016 ) , $ 2 billion perls vi and vii ( perls vii was australia\u2019s largest hybrid offering in 2014 ) , $ 2 billion perls v ( insto distinction awards 2009 \u2018hybrid deal of the year\u2019 ) , $ 1 . 47 billion perls iv , and also perls iii and perls ii ) , anz\u2019s $ 850 million capital notes 3 ( 2015 ) , $ 1 . 3 billion capital notes 2 ( 2014 ) , $ 1 . 12 billion capital notes ( 2013 ) , $ 1 . 5 billion retail subordinated notes ( 2012 ) , $ 1 . 25 billion cps3 ( 2011 ) and $ 1 billion cps ( cfo awards 2010 \u2018hybrid deal of the year\u2019 2010 ) , amp\u2019s $ 230 million capital notes 2 ( 2015 ) and $ 325 million subordinated notes 2 ( 2013 ) , macquarie\u2019s $ 500 million capital notes 2 ( 2015 ) and $ 600 million capital notes ( 2013 ) , westpac\u2019s $ 1 . 32 billion capital notes 3 ( 2015 ) , $ 1 . 25 billion capital notes ( 2013 ) , $ 925 million subordinated notes ii ( 2013 ) , $ 500 million subordinated notes ( 2012 ) and $ 750 million capital notes 3 , nab\u2019s $ 1 . 4 billion convertible preference shares ( 2013 ) , and suncorp\u2019s $ 330 million ( 2016 ) and $ 225 million ( 2015 ) subordinated notes ;\nthe galaxy s9 plus just edges out the lg v35 thinq and is only $ 15 more on at & t . but get the v35 thinq over the slower pixel 2 xl .\niphone x remains a winning evolution of the iphone , but at this point , you\u2019re better off waiting for what apple has on deck in september .\nsamsung ' s galaxy s9 plus is the more robust galaxy s9 , and the one for power users to get .\nthe oneplus 6 is an excellent phone and gives you many of the features of more costly flagship phones .\nbuy the pixel 2 for one of the best cameras on any android phone and fast google updates , but be aware that an upgrade is likely coming in a few months .\nwith the galaxy note 9 just around the corner , now ' s a bad time to buy a new galaxy note 8 - - wait for the note 9 to go on sale and the note 8 ' s price will surely drop .\nthe huawei p20 pro ' s groundbreaking low - light mode and stunning twilight colour scheme make it a serious contender to galaxy , iphone and pixel phones . sadly , you can ' t buy it in the us .\nthe lg v30 is a rock - solid alternative to samsung\u2019s galaxy s8 plus and the google pixel 2 xl . if it fits your hands and your photographic needs , you won ' t be disappointed .\nthe lg g6 is still a decent phone if you can find it cheap .\nthe vivo nex is a bezel - free wonder that comes with a pop - up selfie camera .\nthe iphone 8 plus is a great phone with a spectacular camera that offers a lot of what iphone x has under the hood , but apple will no doubt release an upgrade later this year .\nthe moto g6 play has a long battery life for the cost , but smart buyers would uplevel to the moto g6 for just a little bit more .\nthough it can be slow at times , the motorola moto x4 hits all the notes for the right price , making it an even better deal now than when it launched .\nthe iphone se is one year older , but its added storage options and strong performance running ios 10 still makes it a great choice for small - phone fans .\nthe samsung galaxy s8 ' s fast speeds and fantastic curved screen make it a top phone for 2017 , but the annoying fingerprint reader could sour your experience .\nthe lg g7 thinq is a really good phone , but one that fails to distinguish itself from more compelling offerings from samsung , oneplus and google .\nafter deadpool 2 , it ' s official . superhero fatigue syndrome has set in\nyou\u2019ll need to update your browser so you can continue to log on to your online banking from 28th february . update now .\nfor security reasons , do not select this option if anyone else uses this computer .\ncall us on 13 15 19 . please note you will be asked some identification questions prior to being provided with your client id .\ncommsec has a range of security and privacy features protecting your account ( s ) .\nwe ' ve noticed your session ' s been inactive for a while . for security , your session will time out in\nyour session ' s been inactive for a while , so we ' ve logged you off from netbank to keep your accounts and details safe .\naustralia has long welcomed british arrivals with open arms \u2015 and with well over a million uk nationals currently living here , you\u2019ll have no trouble feeling right at home . 1 whether you\u2019re taking a gap year , setting out on a working holiday or looking to create a permanent new life down under , here\u2019s what you need to know to get settled in .\naustralia\u2019s strong economy and laid - back lifestyle make it an attractive destination for working holidaymakers from the uk . and australia isn ' t just for backpackers . there are a range of visa options for employer - sponsored workers with skills in demand , along with students , family and business immigrants . to find out more , check out the department of immigration and border protection website .\nwhether you\u2019re planning to rent or to buy , australia has accommodation options to suit everybody , from deserted beachside towns to bustling city centres . as in the uk , housing prices vary enormously between cities and regions . housing costs in sydney now rival london , with a median dwelling price typically more than double that of hobart\u2019s .\nyou can get a head start on your accommodation by doing some research online with popular property websites . then , when you\u2019ve narrowed down your search , we can help you further with a free , customised property report on your chosen location or property .\nwhether you\u2019re a student , backpacker or skilled migrant , australia has plenty of job opportunities on offer . you\u2019ll need to check your visa for any restrictions on the type and amount of work you can do in australia .\nit\u2019s easy to start your search online before you arrive . there are websites that cater for skilled workers and a variety of job boards and specialist sites geared towards backpackers . learn more about finding a job in australia .\ndepending on where you choose to live , australia can be even more expensive than the uk 2 , so it\u2019s good to be prepared .\nthe australian government\u2019s study in australia site has a useful overview of typical living costs , along with financial requirements for student visas . you can also use our handy foreign exchange calculator to find out how much you need in uk sterling at today\u2019s exchange rates . in general , the government recommends new immigrants arrive in australia with at least au $ 5 , 000 to support themselves while they settle in . 3\nfortunately , our international premier and retail banking team can help you move your banking to australia and answer any questions you might have . you can also open an australian bank account online up to three months before you travel to australia , so you can have funds ready and waiting for when you arrive .\nthis article is intended to provide general information of an educational nature only . it does not have regard to the financial situation or needs of any reader and must not be relied upon as financial product advice .\nyour cdia is linked to your commsec trading account so you enjoy low brokerage costs plus the convenience of settling trades without the need to transfer between accounts . you ' ll earn interest on every dollar ( including dividends paid into this account ) , pay no monthly account - keeping fee , enjoy unlimited electronic withdrawals 1 and complete access to your cash anytime .\nthe cdia is the preferred cash management account for commsec , allowing you to seamlessly settle trades , save and transact all from one account . your cdia is linked to your commsec trading account for settlement of your trades . you can access your account online through netbank and commsec .\nwhen you\u2019re not using your cash for investments , it will be earning you interest , calculated daily and paid monthly 2 , with no account keeping fees and unlimited free electronic transactions . 1\naccess your cash from any cba branch , atm , or via phone and internet banking .\nsettle your share trades directly through your cdia , and benefit from brokerage as low as $ 10 . 00 3 per trade .\nwe automatically recognise balances in your cdia when you place an order , which means you can place a buy or sell order as soon as you see an opportunity , without the need to transfer funds or provide a deposit .\npay no monthly account - keeping fees , and get unlimited electronic transactions plus two free assisted withdrawals per month . 1 ( other fees may apply . )\nour free dividend direction service takes the hassle out of managing dividend payments . just opt in online , and dividend payments will automatically be paid into your cdia 4 and start earning interest .\nget access to your cash where and how it suits you , with australia ' s largest branch network , telephone and internet banking , and an optional cba debit mastercard that you can use across the globe .\nfor interest rates applicable to the standard access cdia , please refer to rates and fees .\nfor accounts opened on or before 31 october 2012 : please refer to your offer confirmation letter ( available on netbank ) or for standard access ( cdia ) accounts , please refer to rates and fees .\nfor a complete list of potential fees and charges that may apply , please read the transaction , savings and investment terms and conditions .\nlogin to netbank . if you are beginning from the commsec website , you can simply switch into netbank by selecting netbank from the single sign - on toggle in the top - left corner of your screen .\nin the from account drop - down menu , select the account with the funds you wish to transfer .\nenter the amount you wish to transfer and an optional description , then click next .\non the confirmation screen , review your transfer details . if they are correct , click transfer to complete the transfer to your cdia . your funds will be available in your cdia immediately .\nfrom unlinked accounts if you wish to transfer funds from someone else\u2019s account , or transfer from your account at another financial institution , you will require your cdia details including bsb and account number . you can locate your cdia details by logging into the commsec website and navigating to the portfolio tab . your cdia details can also be found on your netbank home page .\nthere is no minimum balance on cdias . interest on your cdia is calculated daily and credited to your account on the first calendar day of each month .\nlogin to netbank . if you are logged into the commsec website , switch into netbank by selecting ' netbank ' from the tab in the top - left corner of your screen .\nin the ' from ' account drop - down menu , select your cdia .\nunder the ' to ' account , use the drop - down menu to select an account which is already in your netbank address book . to transfer to an account which is not in your address book , select ' pay new account ' and enter the account details .\nenter the amount you wish to transfer and an optional description , then click ' next ' .\nif you are paying to an account which is not in your address book , you will need to generate a netcode sms for additional security . select ' get netcode sms ' and you will receive an sms to your mobile phone . to continue , enter the netcode that is sent to your phone .\non the confirmation screen , review your transfer details . if they are correct , click ' transfer ' to complete the transaction .\nyes . you can access your cdia and make transactions in netbank . once you have logged in using your netbank id , you can also switch to commsec and navigate easily between both sites . this means you can take advantage of investment opportunities as they arise and access your cash instantly to settle trades .\nyou can use netbank to change your daily withdrawal limit . please note that this change will apply to all your linked cba accounts .\nlogin to netbank . if you are logged into the commsec website , you can switch into netbank by selecting ' netbank ' from the tab in the top - left corner of your screen .\nto continue , you will need to generate netcode sms for additional security . select ' get netcode sms ' and you will receive an sms to your mobile phone . enter the netcode sent to your phone and then select ' save changes ' .\nchanges will take effect immediately and you will receive a bank message to confirm your daily withdrawal limit was updated successfully .\nfor additional support , contact us on 13 22 21 ( 24 hours a day , 7 days a week ) ."]}
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", "topic": 23}], "title": "red planet hotels", "paragraphs": ["red planet hotel asoke , bangkok , thailand . photo courtesy of red planet hotels\nred planet hotels also has an ownership interest in a further 11 operational tune hotels through its investment in tune hotels limited .\nred planet hotels limited now has an ownership interest in 38 tune hotels either in operation or under development .\nbangkok\u2014red planet hotels is making a multibillion - yen bet on japan\u2019s hotel sector .\n\u00a9 copyright 2014 red planet hotels co . , ltd . all rights reserved .\nred planet is tune hotels\u2019 strategic partner for the development of its hotels in thailand , the philippines and indonesia .\nthe service at red planet hotels during our ten days in tokyo , was excellent .\nat red planet , we focus on what is important to our customers : location , value , and cleanliness . all red planet hotels are :\nnagoya \u2013 red planet hotels announced that red planet nishiki , nagoya , japan will open its doors on 1st november 2017 and is now accepting reservations .\nred planet hotels chief executive officer , tim hansing , said the investment represented red planet hotel ' s pledge to the brand and the founding members ' vision for the tune hotels concept .\nred planet hotels is setting its sights on japan , with plans to open 20 tune - branded hotels in the country by 2020 .\nred planet commenced operations in japan in 2013 with the opening of red planet asakusa , tokyo and red planet naha , okinawa . red planet has continued its expansion in japan with the acquisition of 2 sites in sapporo , due to open next year .\nby the end of 2012 red planet hotels will have 10 operating hotels with 1 , 623 rooms in thailand , the philippines and indonesia .\nred planet hotels has partnered with tune hotels through a regional franchise agreement covering indonesia , philippines , thailand , japan , south korea and taiwan .\nthe introduction of red planet amorsolo , manila brings the number of red planet rooms in the country to 1 , 720 , reinforcing red planet as the largest international hotel owner / operator in the philippines .\nred planet chief executive officer , tim hansing , said the philippines is one of asia\u2019s fastest growing travel markets , and red planet\u2019s hotels are targeted at the value conscious traveller .\nred planet hotels has unveiled details of a multi - billion yen expansion into japan , with plans to grow the tune hotels brand in the country .\npt red planet indonesia tbk is developing several new hotels in the greater jakarta region . all hotels owned and managed by pt red planet indonesia tbk are located in prime locations and predominantly cater to the value hotel market sector .\na television , high - speed wifi , towels and toiletries and air conditioning are also provided in all tune hotels owned and operated by red planet hotels .\nred planet japan inc . , ( 3350 : jp ) is a jasdaq - listed company headquartered in tokyo . it is a subsidiary of red planet hotels limited . launched in january 2014 , red planet japan will drive the expansion of the value hotel brand , tune hotels , throughout the country .\nbig in japan : that ' s the plan for red planet ceo and red planet japan director tim hansing . for higher resolution version click here\nthis major investment also results in red planet hotels being invited to take up a seat on the board of directors , enabling red planet hotels to be actively involved in the future of one of the world ' s fastest growing hospitality concerns .\nred planet hotels limited owns the hotels it operates and they are all managed under a franchise agreement with tune hotels . red planet hotels limited was formed with a vision to capture the growth in the worldwide value hotel market , supported by the growth in budget airlines and the robust economies of the asean region , japan and greater china .\noverall i would rate our stay as 5 stars , and would highly consider returning to red planet hotels services . : )\nmr hansing added that red planet hotels is actively exploring expansion into other north asian countries , including south korea and taiwan .\nred planet hotels has invested in a 16 . 05 % stake in the rapidly expanding tune hotels operation as both companies seek to grow the booming low cost hotel brand .\nred planet\u2019s companies based in jakarta ( red planet indonesia \u2013 pskt : ij ) and tokyo ( red planet japan \u2013 3350 : jp ) are listed on the indonesian and japanese stock exchanges , respectively . for more information , visit urltoken .\nred planet\u2019s companies based in jakarta ( red planet indonesia - pskt : ij ) and tokyo ( red planet japan - 3350 : jp ) are listed on the indonesian and japanese stock exchanges , respectively . for more information , visit urltoken .\nem and the alarm detected\nfire\nno more red planet for me .\nred planet hotels values people . we seek talented , self - motivated individuals who thrive in a challenging and rewarding work environment .\nthe deal cements red planet hotels \u2013 who is a major franchisee of the brand across south - east asia \u2013 as the third largest investor in tune hotels with 9 , 975 , 038 shares , providing further value to red planet hotel ' s shareholders .\nred planet hotels chief executive officer and red planet japan director , tim hansing , said the investment in japan highlighted the company ' s commitment to delivering key promises to shareholders of methodical , meticulously planned and sustained expansion .\nthrough red planet hotels ' newly established and jasdaq - listed subsidiary , red planet japan , the company will make an initial jpy10 billion ( us $ 100 million ) investment over the next six years , establishing a platform to grow the tune hotels network in north asia .\nas of 16 january 2014 , red planet hotels is the sole owner and operator of 18 tune hotels with 2 , 789 rooms across japan , thailand , philippines and indonesia . it has a further 12 hotels under construction in those countries .\nred planet hotels owns and operates 24 hotels in thailand , indonesia , the philippines and japan . the company ' s expansion roadmap includes the opening of four new hotels in 2017 and a further eight hotels before the end of 2018 to offer travelers more than 4 , 000 rooms in total .\ntoday , the regional hospitality group red planet hotels officially announced the transformation its 24 properties across asia into red planet , which is envisioned to \u201credefine the value hotel experience . \u201d meanwhile , tune hotels\u2019 official website no longer lists any property from the philippines , thailand , or japan .\nas of january 16 , 2014 , red planet hotels is the sole owner and operator of 18 tune hotels with 2 , 789 rooms across japan , thailand , the philippines and indonesia and it has a further 12 hotels under construction in those countries .\nwith 24 hotels and plans to open 12 more by the end of 2018 , red planet hotels is strengthening its partnership with siteminder to help build its 4 , 000 - room empire in asia .\n- pioneering hotel owner and operator red planet hotels has today announced a multi - billion yen expansion into japan to grow asia ' s iconic value hotel brand - tune hotels - in the country .\nred planet hotels limited was formed in 2010 and is a privately owned regional hotel investment company focused on asian markets by developing a portfolio of hotels in japan , indonesia , the philippines and thailand .\nat the official media launch in makati on august 12 , red planet chief executive officer , tim hansing , said the philippines is one of asia\u2019s fastest growing travel markets , and red planet\u2019s hotels are targeted at the value conscious traveller .\nlearn more about the features of red planet\u2019s in - stay mode in the video above .\nred planet hotels chief executive officer and red planet japan director , tim hansing , said recent announcements by the japanese government to promote inbound tourism and infrastructure investment in the country was a positive step forward for new hotel brands to enter the market .\nthrough red planet hotels ' newly established and jasdaq - listed subsidiary - red planet japan inc . , ( 3350 : jp ) - the company will make an initial jpy10 billion ( usd100 million ) investment over the next six years , establishing a platform to grow the tune hotels network in north asia .\nred planet aseana , manila has a 24 - hour front desk with luggage storage space . free\nfounded in 2010 , red planet hotels owns and operates a portfolio of 26 hotels in japan , thailand , the philippines , and indonesia . the funds from goldman sachs will facilitate the activation of a confirmed pipeline for 10 hotels to open over the next 24 months .\nfrom its tokyo headquarters , red planet japan will implement its pledge to open 20 hotels by 2020 for which a number of sites have already been confirmed in and around tokyo and other major japanese cities . red planet japan ' s first hotel under the tune hotels flag opened in naha , okinawa last year .\nthe launch of red planet japan is expected to significantly grow this portfolio in the coming years through its goal of 20 hotels by 2020 in the country .\nthe investment further cements red planet hotels - the largest franchisee and the second largest shareholder ( 17 % ) of the tune hotels brand - as the major vehicle to grow the marquee value hotel brand across asia .\nlock in a great price for red planet bangkok asoke \u2013 rated 8 . 2 by recent guests !\nlock in a great price for red planet tokyo asakusa \u2013 rated 8 . 6 by recent guests !\nat the opening ceremony , boonrach was joined by mayor of hat yai municipality , dr prai pattano , hat yai hotels association\u2019s president somchart pimthanapoonporn , hat yai district chief seri panitkul and red planet hotels\u2019 chief executive tim hansing .\nlater this year , red planet hotels will open tune hotels in asoke , bangkok ( 130 rooms - september ) , pekanbaru , sumatra ( 143 rooms - december ) and patong , phuket ( 150 rooms - december ) .\nsearch for hotels in cubao on travelocity . you can easily find your hotels in cubao using one of the methods below :\nsearch for hotels in greenhills on travelocity . you can easily find your hotels in greenhills using one of the methods below :\nsearch for hotels in antipolo on travelocity . you can easily find your hotels in antipolo using one of the methods below :\nsearch for hotels in taguig on travelocity . you can easily find your hotels in taguig using one of the methods below :\nsearch for hotels in kathmandu on travelocity . you can easily find your hotels in kathmandu using one of the methods below :\nred planet ' s chief executive officer , tim hansing , said \u201cthe opening of the third red planet hotel in japan , a market which needs product innovation and quality upgrading in the economy hotel sector , solidifies red planet ' s position as the largest and fastest - growing pan - asian value hotel company . \u201d\nthis significant investment and commitment to the tune hotels brand is indicative of red planet hotels ' well - balanced long - term development programme and provides tremendous value growth to our existing shareholders ,\nmr hansing said .\nas we move towards becoming a major owner and operator of tune hotels properties , this investment and endorsement of tune ' s board and management allows red planet hotels to participate and contribute constructively and meaningfully for the benefit of both companies .\nlock in a great price for red planet aseana , manila \u2013 rated 8 . 1 by recent guests !\nred planet bangkok asoke accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival .\nred planet tokyo asakusa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival .\n\u201cthe demand for value hotels in japan from domestic and inbound travellers is very strong\u201d , added mika umumera , red planet ' s country head for japan . \u201cred planet hotel nishiki , nagoya was opened for bookings on 1st august 2017 and has generated substantial booking traffic already . \u201d\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 red planet hotels in kawit , philippines . known for well - appointed rooms and friendly , personalized service , each of the top red planet kawit hotels guarantees an unparalleled level of comfort and quality .\nred planet\u2019s nine other hotels in the philippines are in makati , aseana city , ermita , quezon city , ortigas , angeles city , cebu , cagayan de oro and davao .\nred planet aseana , manila accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival .\nistiqlal mosque is one of the largest in southeast asia and only 5 minutes from red planet jakarta pasar baru .\nsiteminder\u2019s managing director for asia , glenn andrews , says , \u201csiteminder is proud to be helping hotel businesses like red planet hotels to achieve optimum success , and to be part of their growth journey . we have supported red planet hotels\u2019 existing properties for many years and we are delighted to provide this same support to all the exciting new properties to come . \u201d\nsearch for hotels in tanah abang on expedia . you can easily find your hotels in tanah abang using one of the methods below :\nsearch for hotels in golden triangle on expedia . you can easily find your hotels in golden triangle using one of the methods below :\nsearch for hotels in las pinas on travelocity . you can easily find your hotels in las pinas using one of the methods below :\nover the past weeks , signage of tune hotel properties in the philippines have been removed and replaced with a new brand that bears the name of its operator : red planet hotels .\nthe new red planet concept has been unveiled across its portfolio of 24 hotels , consisting of 3 , 783 rooms in japan , thailand , indonesia , and the philippines . in addition to the existing portfolio , red planet will be opening the new brand\u2019s flagship properties in tokyo and bangkok this year .\nred planet hotel amorsolo , makati city : a quick review and things to expect - # connectingmanila _ ep . 1\nthe investment in tune hotels comes at a time when red planet hotels ' latest round of fund raising was over subscribed and the company now has us $ 180 million of hotel projects ( containing 3 , 191 rooms ) either operating or under construction in asia .\neight months after receiving a multimillion - dollar investment to accelerate its expansion throughout asia , red planet hotels , the pan - asian budget hotel chain , has partnered with siteminder for distribution technology .\nred planet intends to invest $ 10 billion japanese yen ( $ 977 . 9 million ) during the next six years and has plans to open 20 hotels in japan by 2020 . the company established red planet japan , a publicly traded company on the jasdaq stock exchange in tokyo , to make this initial investment .\nsearch for hotels in jakarta on expedia . co . in . you can easily find your hotels in jakarta using one of the methods below :\nbetter location than mabini red planet , beds a bit too firm and room cramped . no space for luggage , \u2026 -\npt red planet indonesia tbk is a publicly listed company ( bursa efek ticker code pskt ) operating in the hospitality sector .\ni would like to thank everyone at the red planet hotel on amorsolo branch . for making me feel at home and comfortabl\nbangkok \u2013 red planet hotels , the fast growing pan - asian budget hotel chain announced today it has received usd70 million from goldman sachs ( nyse : gs ) , a leading global investment bank .\n< p > tankorn has an impressive sales and marketing track record in the hotel industry having previously worked for international hotel companies . prior to joining red planet hotels , tankorn was director of sales for g hotels ( thailand , myanmar , and singapore ) . < / p >\nwhile the value of the deal remains undisclosed , it is a\nsignificant multi - million dollar transaction\nand the largest single corporate investment red planet hotels has clinched in its two - year history .\nsince 2011 red planet hotels has raised usd240 million of capital and the funds from goldman sachs position the company well to complete its next and final pre - ipo round of capital raising amounting to usd250 million .\nnot the best but better than other budget hotels in the metro for travelers .\ndear valuable guest , greeting from red planet hotel songkhla hatyai ! thank you for your time to write this review sharing your experience of staying at red planet hotel songkhla hatyai . i would like to apologies for any inconveniences however we will keep your comment to . . .\nas the leading cloud platform for hotels , siteminder allows hotels to attract , reach and convert guests across the globe . we serve hotels of all sizes with award - winning solutions for independents and groups alike , wherever they are in the world .\nred planet\u2019s robust and scalable technology platform provides both advanced reservation software and local attraction guides for customers , ensuring a fast and efficient booking process . red planet comprises a stylish value hotel offering , with all of its properties centrally located and featuring high - speed wi - fi .\nhansing said red planet sources \u201cconservative\u201d levels of debt funding for all of its projects , including ground - up financing as well as for conversions .\nin makati , the 10th red planet hotel in the philippines , is the manifestation of the exciting changes ahead with the rebranding . also the 2nd red planet hotel in makati , the country ' s most vibrant financial district , amorsolo is a showcase of red planet hotel ' s push for providing the best experience for the budget - conscious traveler . the lobby exudes hotel elegance combined with a hostel ' s artsy and homey feel .\ndear david michael b , sawasdee ka ! ! greeting from red planet bangkok asoke . thank you for your time to write this review sharing your experiences of staying at red planet asoke , bangkok . i am very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us even . . .\ndear mlimk , sawasdee ka ! ! greeting from red planet bangkok asoke . thank you for your time to write this review sharing your experiences of staying at red planet asoke , bangkok . we are most concerned with the satisfaction of our guests and your feedback is of great . . .\nred planet hotels chief executive officer , tim hansing , said the investment would solidify the company\u2019s current expansion roadmap and help to establish a basis to close a final round of private investor equity to support further expansion of the brand .\nsince opening its first hotel in 2011 , red planet has welcomed more than three million guests to its 24 hotels . the company has raised several rounds of capital from private investors and anticipates a future public listing in the region .\nabout siteminder as the leading cloud platform for hotels , siteminder allows hotels to attract , reach and convert guests across the globe . we serve hotels of all sizes with award - winning solutions for independents and groups alike , wherever they are in the world .\nchoose one of the following to unlock secret prices and pay less on select hotels .\ndear coral o , sawasdee ka ! ! greeting from red planet bangkok asoke . thank you for your time to write us review . we are glad to hear that you are satisfied with us . we look forward to welcome you back at red planet hotel once again soon . . . .\nwhat made siteminder a lucrative option to red planet hotels , ms de los santos says , was its vast connections to online booking sites and its seamless integration with the chain\u2019s property management system , roomkey pms . this integration supports the continuous flow of availability , rates and reservation data between the chain\u2019s hotels and their guests .\nwhat made siteminder a lucrative option to red planet hotels , ms de los santos says , was its vast connections to online booking sites and its seamless integration with the chain\u2019s property management system , roomkey pms . this integration supports the continuous flow of availability , rates and reservation data between the chain\u2019s hotels and their guests .\nestablished in 2007 , there are currently 24 tune hotels operating 3 , 859 rooms globally .\nred planet owns and operates twenty - five hotels in four countries , with a focus on comfort , convenience , and style\u2014all with an affordable price tag . the value - hotel chain continues to pioneer and innovate with its best - in - class app featuring \u201cin stay mode\u201d , transforming the guests ' experience by enabling them to chat directly with the hotel front desk , look for local attractions , call an uber , and enjoy discounts in more than 200 restaurants located nearby red planet hotels .\ndear lydia1995 , sawasdee ka ! ! greeting from red planet bangkok asoke . thank you for your time to write this review sharing your experiences of staying at red planet asoke , bangkok . it was our pleasure to hear that you are satisfy with our hotel ' s cleanliness . however , we . . .\nmanila\u2013 pioneering regional hotel group red planet launched its new hospitality brand in the philippines today , coinciding with the official opening of its tenth hotel in the country .\n\u201cit\u2019s all about value , \u201d tim hansing , ceo of red planet said . \u201cvalue for our customers and creating value for our shareholders . when our guests leave our hotels we want them to think they have made a smart decision by staying with us .\ndelightful staffs from reception to guards . clean and comf ' table . the place is quiet too . good location , near shang and megamall . i tried other hotels but red planet is my favorite . this is my home in ortigas ! : )\npossibly the biggest obstacle facing red planet , hansing said , is finding the space for its hotels in the country . during a telephone interview , mark armsden , red planet\u2019s senior vp of sales and marketing , said land in japan is at a premium , so getting to the construction phase can be a time - consuming process , adding that the company is scouring greenfield , or undeveloped , sites as locations for possible development .\nthank you for your question . from red planet hat yai to lee garden plaza around 10 mins by walk . please contact us for more information . best regards ,\nwith the latest opening of hat yai , tune hotels now operates 14 hotels globally \u2013 10 in malaysia , two in bali , indonesia , one in london , uk ; and one in thailand .\n< p > poonnapha has started with red planet in 2014 , as the hotel manager for asoke , where she ran the operations of our first hotel in bangkok , thailand . further , she was involved in the pre - opening of red planet surawong bangkok . < / p > < p > prior to joining red planet , poonnapha has obtained over 10 years of experience as operations manager in a leading hospitality company in thailand . she is also a holder of a hospitality management degree from dusit thani college < / p >\nshowcasing views of the manila bay sunset and free wifi , red planet manila bay is located just 2625 feet from manila ocean park and 8 - minute walk from rizal park .\nindia ' s no . 1 travel portal to get best deals on flights , hotels & rail bookings !\nsee the best hotels in manila , based on 119 , 641 verified hotel reviews on booking . com .\nsee the best hotels in tokyo , based on 597 , 091 verified hotel reviews on booking . com .\nsimon gerovich , chairman of red planet hotels , added : \u201cthe investment we have received from goldman sachs will augment our expansion capabilities in the short - term and allow us to focus on our longer - term goals of scaling up our hotel footprint across the asia - pacific region . \u201d\n\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e30\u0e44\u0e23\u0e14\u0e35\u0e19\u0e30 \u0e04\u0e34\u0e14\u0e44\u0e21\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e2d\u0e01 ? \u0e04\u0e25\u0e34\u0e4a\u0e01\u0e40\u0e25\u0e49\u0e22 ! \u0e1e\u0e31\u0e01\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48 red planet hotel \u0e43\u0e01\u0e25\u0e49\u0e23\u0e49\u0e32\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e32\u0e2b\u0e32\u0e23\u0e2d\u0e23\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e46\u0e21\u0e32\u0e01\u0e21\u0e32\u0e22 \u0e43\u0e2b\u0e49\u0e1f\u0e23\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e40\u0e14\u0e2a\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e40\u0e23\u0e32\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e27\u0e22\u0e40\u0e2b\u0e25\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e04\u0e38\u0e13\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e40\u0e25\u0e22\u0e15\u0e25\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e1e\u0e31\u0e01\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e04\u0e38\u0e13\u0e43\u0e19\u0e1f\u0e31\u0e07\u0e01\u0e4c\u0e0a\u0e31\u0e48\u0e19 chat with front desk \u0e43\u0e19\u0e41\u0e2d\u0e1e\u0e1e\u0e25\u0e34\u0e40\u0e04\u0e0a\u0e31\u0e48\u0e19\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e40\u0e23\u0e32 our hotels are near some seriously delicious restaurants . don ' t know where to start ? chat with our front desk staff through our app and get some recommendations ! ios app download urltoken android app download urltoken\nthere is a 24 - hour front desk with luggage storage at asakusa tokyo red planet . the hotel offers laundry , dry cleaning , fax / photocopying and private parking at a surcharge .\nthe red planet tokyo asakusa is in an ancient slice of central tokyo where the erstwhile and the contemporary mingle effortlessly , creating a unique and vibrant atmosphere . its attractions include sensoji temple \u2013\neight months after receiving a multi - million dollar investment to accelerate its expansion throughout asia , red planet hotels , the fast - growing pan - asian budget hotel chain , has this week revealed it has begun building its empire with the help of the global hotel industry\u2019s leading cloud platform , siteminder .\nnoting that about 30 new tune hotels would be opening across the globe in the next 12 months , lankester encouraged guests to stay connected with tune hotels via facebook and twitter to keep tab of the latest openings and promotions .\nsee the 30 best hotels in bangkok , based on 583 , 602 verified hotel reviews on booking . com .\nin red planet hotel ( phuket ) . we checked in and found our rooms were not cleaned properly . there was sand and dust under the bedsheet . it was clearly not vacuumed or ch\nbangkok , thailand \u2013 eight months after receiving a multi - million dollar investment to accelerate its expansion throughout asia , red planet hotels , the fast - growing pan - asian budget hotel chain , today reveals it has begun building its empire with the help of the global hotel industry\u2019s leading cloud platform , siteminder .\n< p > chokchai is a registered thai engineer , previously employed as a vice president with international property developers and construction corporations including major development plc , pacific star international , and bovis lend lease . with more than 20 years experience , he is responsible for the development of all thailand projects undertaken by red planet hotels , ensuring hotels are delivered within budget and on time in line with high construction standards . < / p >\nyou & rsquo ; ll find best - in - class amenities like clean rooms and quiet atmospheres , and some kawit red planet locations may even offer extra little benefits and discounts for frequent travelers .\n< p > arlan has gained 20 years experience in human resources and administration management across various industries , including banking , advertising , construction , and retail . prior to joining red planet hotels , arlan was human resources and administration manager for building services international , a western australia - based architect . < / p >\n4 + star hotels up to 60 % off and economy rental cars from $ 11 . 99 / day . \u200b\nsince launch , tune hotels has welcomed more than four million guests in its properties throughout asia and the united kingdom .\njonathan vanica , a managing director at goldman sachs , said : \u201cthe growth of travel , coupled with the evolving demands for more diverse and cost - efficient hospitality platforms , is leading to new opportunities for entrepreneurial companies in asia . we anticipate our capital will help red planet hotels accelerate its expansion throughout the region . \u201d\nphilippines department of tourism , assistant secretary \u2013 tourism regulation , arturo boncato , attended today\u2019s launch and welcomed red planet\u2019s commitment to making value conscious travel more accessible to domestic and international travellers in the country .\nit ' s clean , the ambiance and the structure design is good , the staffs are kind , the price is not bad . . . me and my husband loves red planet ! tnx guys !\nthere is no breakfast and the red planet is a modern and nice hotel for young people . the rooms are very small but nice . is not to spend a lot of time at the hotel .\nthere is a confirmed additional pipeline of 38 more hotels with 10 , 106 rooms , including the first hotels in india , scotland , australia and saudi arabia along with additional properties in thailand , indonesia , the philippines , malaysia and england .\nwe have been investigating a number of opportunities in japan for some time and with the government actively courting inbound travel and tourism investment , now is the perfect time for red planet japan to work closely with our partners at tune hotels to bring the brand that has been so well accepted in nine other countries to japan .\nthe integration supports the continuous flow of availability , rates and reservation data between the chain ' s hotels and their guests .\nit owns and operates eight hotels in jakarta , bekasi , makassar , palembang , pekanbaru , solo , surabaya and bukittinggi .\nmr . simon morris gerovich serves as a director of pt red planet indonesia tbk since december 15 , 2015 . he holds bachelor of arts in applied mathematics from harvard university ( 2000 ) . he is the chairman of red planet hotels limited , based in bangkok , thailand , and also serves as a director of its subsidiaries in japan and the philippines . simon was previously an equity derivatives trader at goldman sachs in tokyo ( 2000 - 2005 ) , and after that founded evolution capital pcl , a listed private equity investor in thailand .\nred planet is privately held and headquartered in bangkok , thailand . the company\u2019s indonesian ( idx : pskt ) and japanese ( jasdaq : 3350 : jp ) subsidiaries are publicly listed on their respective stock exchanges .\nat the red planet hotel pattaya . i ' d paid extra for an early check in and breakfast for a group of 8 . the breakfast they served was awful . really very awful . cold eggs and\n\u201cthere is no breakfast and the red planet is a modern and nice hotel for young people . the rooms are very small but nice . is not to spend a lot of time at the hotel . \u201d\n\ub207 there is no breakfast and the red planet is a modern and nice hotel for young people . the rooms are very small but nice . is not to spend a lot of time at the hotel .\ngrowing any company is difficult without knowing how the company is performing . accurate and actionable operational data has been the foundation of red planet\u2019s growth over the years . every morning , hundreds of reports are automatically generated and distributed to team members at the property , country , and portfolio level enabling insightful and timely data - driven decisions that have allowed red planet to become one of the most successful value hospitality chains in asia .\n< p > tanyalak has more than 10 years experience in all aspects of accounting , financial reporting , and analysis . she has previously worked for hotelbeds , sharp thai co . , and thai beverage logistics co . < br / > prior to joining red planet hotels , she was the finance manager of netafim . < / p >\naccording to data from str global , sister company of hotel news now , there are a total of 47 hotels in the japan pipeline comprising 10 , 352 rooms . japan has an existing supply of 2 , 413 hotels representing 448 , 153 rooms .\n< p > prior to joining the hotel industry with red planet hotels , sahlee had a successful career in the field of human resources , recruitment , and training , including managing large workforces in the security industry . sahlee holds a bachelor of arts in psychology and mass communications from st . scholastica ' s college , manila . < / p >\nstayed at the red planet in surawong . nice and clean . great tech services . lovely friendly staff . rooms are quite small but clean and comfy beds . fantastic shower and good strong wi - fi . could really u\nr of our client who used this hotel ( red planet hotel phils ) last dec 2017 , i left my charger and battery inside the room . the client found it and turn over to the counter for me to get\nred planet asoke is located within 650 feet from asoke skytrain bts station and terminal 21 shopping center . it offers nonsmoking air - conditioned rooms with free wifi . the hotel is equipped with a 24 - hour front desk .\nrooms at red planet asoke are stylishly furnished with modern decor . each room features a 32 - inch flat - screen cable tv and a safety deposit box . free toiletries and a hairdryer are included in a private bathroom .\nfive star bed : starring soon at one of 20 new tune hotels planned for japan . for high resolution version , click here .\nfounded in 2010 , red planet hotels offers travellers style and value , with properties that are centrally - located and feature high - speed wi - fi . all guests are subject to a dynamic brand experience that employs leading - edge , customer - focused technology , including their own mobile app and in - stay mode to make booking and communication with staff easy .\nfounded in 2010 , red planet hotels offers travelers style and value , with properties that are centrally - located and feature high - speed wi - fi . all guests are subject to a dynamic brand experience that employs leading - edge , customer - focused technology , including their own mobile app and in - stay mode to make booking and communication with staff easy .\nthe company is also investing millions of dollars to increase it ' s hotel portfolio by 20 from the current 10 until 2020 . i am a patron of the hotel chain even before re - branding . i personally like staying at ortigas branch and have blogged about it before . with these exciting changes , i want to experience red planet hotels philippines even more !\na key component of the new red planet brand is a highly functional mobile app that serves as a booking portal and can activate an in - stay mode when guests arrive at a red planet hotel . the app then feeds information about relevant local events and points of interest directly to guests\u2019 hand - held devices . it also facilitates room - to - room and front desk calling , as well as a chat line , along with many other innovative features .\nred planet davao is located 3 . 9km from francisco bangoy international airport . it is conveniently located near corporate offices and the department of health region xi office and three ( 3 ) minutes walking distance from southern philippines medical center .\nthe new red planet hotel brand was specifically created to redefine the value hotel experience for domestic and international travellers in asia by providing a high quality , comfortable and connected , technologically - enabled stay in desirable locations at attractive prices .\nmr . timothy john hansing serves as a director of pt red planet indonesia tbk since april 28 , 2017 . he served as commissioner from may 19 , 2014 until april 28 , 2017 . he graduated from university of east anglia and niagara college , and studied business , hotel and restaurant management at the high peak college , buxton . he became ceo in 2010 and is one of the founders of red planet hotels ltd . he served as senior vice president for acquisition at kingdom hotel investments ( 2002 - 2010 ) , senior vice president for corporate development of movenpick hotels and resorts ( 1999 - 2002 ) , real estate and hospitality director - middle east and africa at arthur andersen ( 1996 - 1999 ) and senior consultant at pannell kerr forster associates in london ( 1993 - 1996 ) . he was with whitbread hotel group , thistle hotels , canadian pacific and forte ( 1989 - 1993 ) .\nred planet pattaya is the worst . i ' d paid extra for an early check in and breakfast for a group of 8 . the breakfast they served was awful . really very awful . cold eggs and meats and nothing at all for\nlankester also was enthusiastic that response from guests had been overwhelming with tune hotels\u2019 promo rooms during the pre - opening sale snapped up almost immediately .\ntune hotels has quickly established itself as the leading player in the low cost hotel space just as airasia did in the low cost airline industry .\na key component of the new red planet brand is a highly functional mobile app . not only is it a simple and efficient booking portal , but when guests arrive at a red planet hotel it activates an in - stay mode . the app then feeds information about relevant local events and points of interest directly to guest\u2019s hand - held devices . it also facilitates room - to - room and front desk calling , as well as a chat line , along with many other innovative features .\n< p > hemangi joined red planet hotels in 2017 and has been a core member of the company ' s hotel acquisitions team . previously , she worked at hvs global services ' consulting and valuation division , focusing on south east asian markets . hemangi holds an mba degree in hospitality and finance from les roches international school of hotel management in switzerland . & # 160 ; < / p >\n< p > before joining red planet indonesia , suwito had founded republik capital management limited in 2004 - a boutique real estate advisement , management and investing house focusing in major real estate assets acquisition / disposition / investment in asia . < / p >\n\u201cred planet hotels has become a recognised brand for travellers who visit asia and are in search of value . so , it\u2019s important we aren\u2019t expanding for expansion sake , but are creating greater options for accommodation that are not only appealing to value - driven travellers , but that can be found and booked , \u201d says the hotel chain\u2019s regional director of revenue management in the philippines , leah teresa de los santos .\n\u201cred planet hotels has become a recognized brand for travelers who visit asia and are in search of value . so , it\u2019s important we aren\u2019t expanding for expansion sake , but are creating greater options for accommodation that are not only appealing to value - driven travelers , but that can be found and booked , \u201d says the hotel chain\u2019s regional director of revenue management in the philippines , leah teresa de los santos .\ntune hotels is part of the lifestyle business conglomerate tune group that was founded by tan sri tony fernandes and dato\u2019 kamarudin meranun . tune hotels seeks to innovate and revolutionise the way services are made available and has employed efficient web - based technologies to reach and engage its customers , presenting a unique lifestyle opportunity .\ncurrently martin leads as vice president , information technology asia pacific at marriott international . he oversees the it operations of 550 + managed hotels , engaged with 80 + franchise hotels , provides direction to 600 + pipeline hotels and 30 + company owned offices with 900 + associates in scope . the company\u2019s sales in the apac continent exceed us 9 . 1 billion per annum . martin is a member of htng ( hospitality technology next generation ) and is based in hong kong .\nnow that we have established ourselves and the tune hotels brand in indonesia , thailand and the philippines , our strategy has always been to expand in north asia and we will be commencing this move in japan first of all , \u201d mr hansing said .\nwe have been investigating a number of opportunities in japan for some time and with the government actively courting inbound travel and tourism investment , now is the perfect time for red planet japan to work closely with our partners at tune hotels to bring the brand that has been so well accepted in nine other countries to japan .\nthe groundwork red planet has laid in japan makes entering new markets easier , hansing said . the company has seven properties , representing 1 , 463 rooms , scheduled to open by 2016 in markets such as seoul , south korea ; manila , philippines ; and greater jakarta .\n\u201cthe department of tourism has a strong obligation to our country to work closely with international and local companies contributing to vital tourism infrastructure and we are pleased to be able to support red planet during the launch of their new brand in the philippines , \u201d mr boncato said .\nmyself and my family stayed in the red planet hotel for 3 nights at the beginning of february . we were visiting tokyo for my brothers wedding but also took the opportunity to see some sights . the hotel was perfect for what we wanted , just a . . .\nred planet\u2019s unique implementation of its intelligent revenue management system , irates , allows us to respond to market demand as it happens . completely cloud - based and connected directly to our property management system , irates analyses demand and automatically updates rates across all our channels every fifteen minutes .\nme and the significant other were heading to southern thailand for 12 days and arrived in bangkok on a wednesday evening with the next flight early on friday . so we basically needed a room for 1 1 / 2 days . the red planet hotel filled that need . . .\n< p > prior to joining red planet hotels , pattama was chief financial officer for evolution capital plc , listed on the stock exchange of thailand . she has extensive experiences in all strategic and tactical matters in relation to finance and accounting including international taxation and legal entity structure . prior to that , she worked at ernst & amp ; young acs and graduated with a msf from chulalongkorn university and bba from srinakharinwirot university . < / p >\n. not 5 - star rating because some extra amenities that i typically want were not available like in full service hotels but you are not charged for this either .\nsky ' s the limit : with a jpy10 billion war chest , tune hotels is going to the land of karaoke . for high resolution version , click here .\n< p > pascal has more than 20 years international experience in the hospitality business and specialises in developing and streamlining efficiency within the human resource sector . he has previously held senior management positions in hr in france , the caribbean , thailand , and singapore . pascal has amassed a wealth of international experience whilst successfully leading the hr functions in various territories with leading hotel players such as the accor group before joining red planet hotels . < / p >\nly solved before i check out , i have spent a huge amount of energy [ and maybe money ] of calling both travel agency and the red planet hq [ thanks arm for helping ! } to solve this . the deposit was return to me but there was no comfort /\nsince it was our first time in japan , we really make sure that our hotel will make us feel so comfortable that ' s why we chose this red planet . rooms are very relaxing plus the view from our room really amazed us . they have a complete . . .\nit is my second time at red planet . i like the location in one of my favourite districts of tokyo - asakusa . i love to take a walk in the evening at sens\u014dji , when all tourists are gone . the hotel is clean , comfortable and has . . .\n< p > prior to joining red planet , tim was senior vice president acquisitions of kingdom hotel investments from 2002 - 2009 . from 1999 - 2002 , tim was senior vice president , corporate development of movenpick hotels & amp ; resorts . between 1996 - 1999 , he was director , real estate & amp ; hospitality service group , middle east & amp ; africa of arthur andersen . from 1993 - 1996 , he was a senior consultant at pannell kerr forster associates in london and prior to that held various operational roles at the whitbread hotel group , thistle hotels , canadian pacific , and forte . < / p >\ndear monteburns , sawasdee ka ! ! greeting from red planet bangkok asoke . we sincerely appreciate you taking the time to send us your feedback . i am very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us even for a short visit . we thank you for your . . .\nstayed at red planet while in tokyo . really cosy rooms just comfortable enough for 2 . there is a launderette on the 13th floor which was a plus for us . . . but they however only has 2 washer and 2 dryers . location of the hotel is good . . .\nopened in 2015 , red planet asakusa tokyo is located only a 2 - minute walk away from asakusa train station on the tsukuba express line . every room at this stylish nonsmoking property is equipped with a flat - screen tv with satellite channels . free wifi is provided in all rooms .\napart from hat yai , tune hotels rollout plan in thailand for next year would include pattaya , followed by asoke in bangkok and patong in phuket later in the year .\nsocket . what ' s more , thanks for having two ( 2 ) usb port for us to charge our mobile devices [ not many hotels will do this ] .\n< p > erwann has more than 15 years international experience in hotel operations in the usa and thailand . & # 160 ; he has a diversified background in the hospitality industry and has held senior management positions with the accor group , where he was instrumental in launching the ibis brand in thailand and establishing its corporate office . prior to joining red planet hotels , erwann was executive vice president , hotel investments for the erawan group in bangkok . < / p >\nkuching : global value hotel brand tune hotels has launched its maiden property in thailand with the official opening of tune hotel hat yai by the governor of songkhla , grisada boonrach .\nwe own and operate our tune hotels under a franchise agreement and have a close with relationship with their head office in kuala lumpur that is mutually beneficial and promotes the brand .\nred planet hotels has become a recognized brand for travelers who visit asia and are in search of value , \u201d leah teresa de los santos , the hotel chain ' s regional director of revenue management in the philippines , said in a statement . \u201cso , it ' s important we aren ' t expanding for expansion sake , but are creating greater options for accommodation that are not only appealing to value - driven travelers , but that can be found and booked . \u201d\n< p > thanabodee is a holder of an mba degree from cardiff university ( uk ) and a master in human resources management degree from chulalongkorn university ( thailand ) . he has extensive operational experience with various international hospitality groups such as the peninsula , club med , raffles , and banyan tree . in 2010 , he shifted his career from operations to human resources . prior to joining red planet hotels , thanabodee was part of the accor thailand hr team . < / p >\ndear sir / madam , greeting from red planet songkhla hatyai . thank you for sharing your review on this community . we are appreciate your kind words and stars rating . we also glad to hear that you are satisfy with our hotel ' s location and staff service . we look forward . . .\nquiet , clean , and safe hotel in a fantastic location near to bts asoke , terminal 21 mall , and times square building . excellent restaurants nearby . the staff of red planet asoke are fantastic , kind , friendly , and always willing to help you . hotel is great great value considering . . .\nyou asked , we answered : you can now make multi - room bookings on our app . get your friends together and plan a trip today ! as always , we\u2019ve worked tirelessly on improvements and bug fixes to make your stay with us that much more awesome . see you at a red planet hotel soon !"]}
{"id": 54403, "summary": [{"text": "superior software ltd ( also known as superior interactive ) is a video game publisher .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "it was one of the main publishers for the bbc micro and acorn electron computers in the 1980s and early 1990s .", "topic": 35}, {"text": "it currently releases games for microsoft windows ; mostly updates of its original games . ", "topic": 30}], "title": "superior software", "paragraphs": ["superior software started in autumn 1982 . its first four products were : galaxy birds , space fighter , centibug and invaders . the first three were written by richard hanson , the founder of superior software .\nat superior software logic , we realize that your success is our success . . . and we will succeed .\nif you need any specialty software on your office computer , you and / or your department can purchase the software from wisc .\nsuperior software was a publisher of games and utilities for the bbc micro and other home computers , based in leeds , england , owned and run by richard hanson .\nafter working at superior software for 18 months , the same length of time i was at micro power , i was offered a job at europress , and took it\u2026 .\nnext : working at europress / database software / mandarin software previous : working at micro power / program power , leeds you can contact me about this page here .\nthe most popular individual title was , surprisingly , overdrive - now on our superior collection compilations .\nsuperior has always placed the bbc microlelectron market first and hence has been successful in this niche .\non the superior software side , one day we received a game in the post called repton from a 15 - year - old teenager called tim tyler , which he had written in a month .\nany custom software development : if you need to computerize your applications , we can do it .\nthe following is a list of bbc master games published by superior software in the centre for computing history collection . it is not an exhaustive list of and other games may have been published . if you have any games or software that you would like to donate to our collection , please view our donations page .\nthe following is a list of acorn archimedes games published by superior software in the centre for computing history collection . it is not an exhaustive list of and other games may have been published . if you have any games or software that you would like to donate to our collection , please view our donations page .\nthe following is a list of acorn electron games published by superior software ltd in the centre for computing history collection . it is not an exhaustive list of and other games may have been published . if you have any games or software that you would like to donate to our collection , please view our donations page .\nthe following is a list of bbc micro games published by superior software ltd , acornsoft in the centre for computing history collection . it is not an exhaustive list of and other games may have been published . if you have any games or software that you would like to donate to our collection , please view our donations page .\ni said i also might be able to help him with superior software . he didn\u2019t think i\u2019d be able to do much as he showed me a graph showing how he predicted sales would go down and down over the coming months .\nso he was contacting me at superior to see if we were interested . i said we could do well with it if we simply sold it as a software program that people loaded from tape and floppy disc into ram , as i knew the popular program for the atari 400 / 800 called s . a . m . : software automatic mouth .\n( around september 1991 , a few years after i left superior , speech was launched for the acorn archimedes computer . )\nall faculty and staff office pc computers come with basic software programs - adobe reader , microsoft office suite , and windows media player . all faculty and staff office apple computers come with basic software programs - microsoft office , and quick time .\nsuperior has been publishing games for the bbc micro from the start and has built up a reputation for good quality and original games .\nthis was recognised by acorn computers who , in 1986 , agreed to superior taking over acomsoft releases . other software houses who published over the full range of computers tended to neglect the bbc micro market or produced second - rate products , almost as an afterthought .\n\u201cchris payne worked with me as a marketing manager , and his knowledge of marketing \u2013 he has a degree in the subject \u2013 assisted superior software to grow rapidly from a small company to a much larger one . in terms of the company\u2019s financial progress , his knowledge was an enormous contribution . \u201d\ni think it is well known that he programmed such brilliant games as the last ninja , superior soccer and barbarian ii . he is now working on hostages .\nwhen you buy a record it ' s the artist and title that are important - many people couldn ' t even tell you who the publisher is . however with software it ' s the software house whose name is promoted rather than the author ' s . in fact , many games in the past were released without a mention of the author . do you think this is fair and what is superior ' s policy on promoting the author ' s name ?\nour consultants have years of experience in designing , building , and enhancing our clients ' software systems . whether it ' s an enterprise web app , an api , or a mission critical business application , we ' ve got the talent and experience to deliver high quality software that meets the needs of your business .\nricochet - detailed colourful graphics and animation ; many characters , adversaries and puzzles !\nsuperior interactive ' s best game yet\n. . . ian rees click here for full game details\n\u00a9 copyright - superior srl - sede legale largo lanciani , 24 - 00162 \u2013 roma - ph . : + 39 06 . 976 . 18 . 381 - vat it11387151001 - all rights reserved .\nr18 features improved , easy to use integration with leading multi - objective optimisation software , enabling detailed driveline models from romax designer to be integrated within advanced automation , integration and optimization processes .\n\u201cspeech ! from superior software was such a ground - breaking piece of software , that it is difficult to overestimate the impression that it made . it was featured on television programs \u2013 for instance micro live presenter fred harris demonstrated it on the bbc 1 saturday morning children\u2019s show \u201csaturday superstore\u201d . and it also starred on records \u2013 most famously on roger water\u2019s ( ex - pink floyd ) solo lp \u201cradio chaos\u201d . \u201cradio chaos\u201d was a concept album about someone that creates a computerised voice ( a person receives a credit for operating a master 128 on the sleeve ! ) . \u201d\nallows integration with many other third party software tools , including excel , matlab , catia and solidworks , enabling automatic mapping of input and output parameters , improving process automation and decreasing development time .\ni knew the teenage author of the game ghouls for the bbc micro : david hoskins . he rang me one day as he had created a software - based speech synthesiser for the bbc micro .\nhowever , unreasonably high prices tend to promote piracy , as has happened to a large extent with the atari st and amiga markets , and may happen with the archimedes market if software houses are not careful .\ni left micro power , joined richard in his superior offices , he provided me with a company car , i came up with the name cryptic records . richard and i became co - directors . more about cryptic records here .\nat afterman , our consultants understand that well designed and reliable software systems require reliable underlying infrastructure . allow our team to help you build out the infrastructure your solutions require , or to work to uplift your existing infrastructure .\nsome people feel that they can make all the money for themselves if they think of a good name for a software house and publish their own games . what are the pitfalls they could meet by adopting this approach ?\nwe will also be publishing a few very high quality games for the archimedes , such as hostages and superior golf , but we don ' t intend to jump on an archimedes bandwagon to the detriment of bbc micro / electron computer owners .\nbeyond the need for well written and developed systems lies the ever growing need for easily understood and usable applications . our highly talented team provides the information architecture , visual design , and front end development required in order to deliver a superior experience to your users .\nlicensing is now very popular throughout the software leisure market . the advantage to the publisher is that much of the marketing has already been done , hence costs can be much reduced and quality does not need to be reduced to offset licensing costs .\nthere must be a lot of people who ' ve written a game and don ' t know what to do with it . how should they go about submitting it to a company like superior , and how much could they expect to earn it it was expected ?\ncomputer labs have adobe reader , microsoft office suite , microsoft visual studio , quick time player , spss statistical package , and winzip . instructors who have specialty software they want their students to have access to in computer labs need to contact the technology helpdesk .\nat superior software logic , we are dedicated to meeting the information challenges that face most small businesses today . we have developed long - standing relationships with all of our clientele that allow us the ability to truly understand their needs , and to develop solutions that solve their problems and help their companies prosper . we are not a one - stop shop specializing in one thing , and we are not looking for the\nquick fix\n. we stand with our clients in any and all of their endeavors , to the very best of our abilities , and with all of our resources .\none of the latest trends in games software is to license the name of a film or use a famous person to promote a product . this obviously costs a lot of money , so why is it done ? doesn ' t it lead to a more expensive product or one of lower quality ?\ni didn\u2019t like superior\u2019s packaging designs and artwork at all , so i brought in graphic designer mike ellis who i\u2019d used at micro power , and i sketched out my ideas for the inlay card . the idea was to show very clearly the similarity to boulder dash so it would be picked up quickly in computer shops and purchased . this what mike came up with\u2026\njust as the leading international market proofing application oris color tuner / / web , the oris flex pack / / web is software for maximum flexibility and efficiency . the only system which allows the generation of printed and virtual proofs in a single web - based application . the core of the application being the patented iterative oris 4d - color management .\nrepton 1 is a fascinating , strategical puzzle game , described as\nthe best game ever invented\n. can you complete repton 1 ? click here for full game details\nrepton 2 - our most eagerly awaited game so far ! more game characters , features and puzzles !\nbest ever computer game .\n. . . patricia wilmut click here for full game details\nravenskull - a magical quest full of puzzles and mystery , as reality blends with fantasy . now includes two large adventures ! click here for full game details\npipeline plus - a cleverly designed adventure game , based around an intriguing futuristic setting . features two massive adventures ! click here for full game details\nrepton 1 and repton 3 for android phones and tablets are ready to play now at the google play store quote from 5 - star review :\nreally enjoyable reboot of the best rock - and - diamond puzzler out there . the kids are always wanting their turn at it too . highly recommended .\nfrederic friedel , who runs chessbase , is a great fan of the repton games , and even produced a television programme showing his young son playing repton . frederic told us that some of the world ' s leading chess players , including chess grandmaster dr john nunn , are also very enthusiastic repton players .\nwhat is the sum of 2 + 2 ? ( this is just a human / robot check . )\nwe will send you a confirmatory email , and you will need to reply as confirmation that you wish to receive our newsletter . we will never trade or exchange your email information with anyone . we respect your privacy , and you can unsubscribe at any time . please click this link if you would like to read details of our privacy policy .\nmany new levels for the repton games and several more projects are under way . . . please join our free newsletter for more information\nsteve giller remarked :\ni ' m delighted with the quality and level of support for your products - and you can quote me on that .\nto sum up our games , tim wye kindly commented with these words :\ngreat production values and pure gameplay goodness always .\nphil cole , who has purchased all of our games to date , enthused :\ni ' m continually impressed by the high quality of your products .\nour website uses cookies , which could include also third party cookies . by continuing to navigate the website , or by clicking on\nok\n, you consent to the use of the cookies .\nback in about 1984 , when i was 24 , i was working as marketing assistant at a rival publisher called micro power / program power , based in the same town , and less than half a mile away . i had been there 18 months and was ready to move on .\ni chatted a few times with richard , then bumped into him one day while out shopping . sales weren\u2019t going well . we were both into music , so he suggested we set up a shop in leeds selling lps and singles ( this was before the days of cds ! ) . i wasn\u2019t interested , but i was interested in setting up a record label to promote local bands . richard thought that sounded great , so we discussed setting that up .\n( micro power had turned the game down as it was so similar to boulder dash and didn\u2019t want to have copyright issues i guess , so tim then sent it to us as the second most prominent games publisher for the bbc micro . )\ni suggested that the game needed a password system so players could skip earlier levels of the game as they progressed through the levels , rather than starting from the very beginning each time they played . this feature was incorporated .\nthe game was a terrific success . later i tweaked the company logo , rounding out the harsh edges to the ss , and giving it a little depth , without altering it too much\u2026\nrepton 2 , released in november 1985 , was a great success too . here\u2019s the full - page ad i created for it . i used to sit in bed at night browsing through books of typefaces ( ! ) and advert designs \u2013 and came across a newish typeface called dave , so i asked mike ellis to use it for the strap line at the top of this ad\u2026\nas i had my atari 400 , i had some games which had level designers built in . this was a new idea at the time . so when richard and i talked about creating repton 3 , i encouraged him to include a level designer . repton 3 was released a year after repton 2 in november 1986 .\neventually the repton range sold 125 , 000 units which was an amazing success for that time in the early days of the computer games industry .\n( early in 2010 richard hanson sent me a development copy of irepton for the iphone to get my feedback , and i really enjoyed writing up my comments for that . )\nhe saw it being sold on a chip which would be slotting inside the computer once you\u2019d unscrewed the lid . he had offered the speech synthesiser to micro power , but they had turned it down .\nspeech ! took up 7k ( ! ) of memory , so on a 32k bbc micro there was plenty of room left for a program that would use it .\ni came up with some ideas for simple programs which would show off what you could do with it , such as a simple spelling program for children .\ni decided to keep the name of the package simple : speech ! with an exclamation mark on the end .\nfor the packaging i drew a sketch of a genie coming out of the computer with a jaggedy speech bubble saying \u201cspeech ! \u201d , gave this to mike ellis and he came up with some great artwork .\nin hindsight it probably would have been more successful if i\u2019d come up with a cleverer name .\nwe sold speech ! for \u00a39 . 95 on tape and \u00a311 . 95 on disc , far far less than if we had sold it on rom .\ni had the idea to create a advert to encourage programmers to send their games to us \u2013 and make us their first choice , rather than micro power which was our biggest competitor .\nso i wrote a full - page colour ad headed can you write games ? 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objective optimisation , design of experiments and six - sigma reliability and robustness studies .\n\u00a9 2001 - 2018 romax technology limited . all rights reserved romax technology centre , university of nottingham innovation park , triumph road , nottingham , ng7 2tu , uk no . 2345696\nthe page you are searching for does not exist . either it has moved , or the link is broken .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 pr newswire association llc . all rights reserved . a cision company .\nthese games were produced only for the bbc micro and only in cassette form . although relatively simple , they are still fun to play .\na few years ago it was common to hear tales of programmers getting rich very quickly . photographs of them standing next to their newly - acquired sports cars were a common sight in the press . is it still a rewarding occupation ?\nonly a very few highly talented programmers are getting a good income out of producing computer games . nowadays they are much more complex than those released a few years ago and take much , much longer to write .\ngames produced by teams of two or more programmers are now quite common . for example , ricochet had two game authors , two graphics designers and a loading screen designer .\na good game by a new author can , if it is carefully marketed , earn the author a few thousand pounds .\nwe are always looking for new games for the bbc / electron and archimedes micros , and several by previously unknown authors are at present under development .\nthey may be released as individual titles , as occurred with ricochet and perplexity , or be included in compilations , as with qwak ( on play it again sam 10 ) and baron ( on play it again sam 11 ) .\nwe are interested in receiving games for evaluation for the bbc micro , the electron and the archimedes . they can be submitted on either disc or cassette .\nit is very important that sufficient documentation is provided so that the game can be played in full . if a cheat version is available , this should also be submitted , as it can save a lot of time in checking the higher levels .\nunfortunately it ' s not quite so easy . the game code is only the first step . you then need to check compatability with all the different types of bbc micros and various add - ons , and apply some protection to prevent piracy .\nyou then need the cassettes and discs , the printed labels , the printed inlays and instructions and the cassette / disc cases .\nfor most of these items bulk purchase is much cheaper than buying just a few items - so you need capital . having sorted out the duplication , you will have your product . you ' ve then got to sell it .\ngames are released in many forms - full price , budget , compilation , in a big box with a detailed manual or in a plastic case with brief instructions . how do you decide what sort of packaging to use and how to price the product ?\nwe try to keep to a standard size packaging for cassettes and discs , as this is preferred by retail outlets such as w . h . smiths . it also makes for attractive collections of games in people ' s homes .\nwe also try to stick to standard prices . our prices of \u00a39 . 95 for cassette , \u00a311 . 95 for 5 . 25in disc and \u00a314 . 95 for master compact discs have remained the same for several years , which in practice means that our prices have been reduced .\nthe exceptions to our standard packaging and prices are our mega - games such as elite , revs + revs 4 tracks , exile and repton infinity .\neach of these include a large booklet ( for exile there are two booklets , a novella and an instruction manual ) , which requires the larger video type case . the higher prices relate to the extra costs of the booklets and the higher development and royalty costs .\nat present you sell games for all acorn micros from the electron to the archimedes series . what is the present split between the various micros and how do you see this changing in the future ?\nthe market split has not changed appreciably over the past two or three years , with the bbc micro sales being highest , followed by electron sales , with archimedes being a long way behind .\nwe are very committed to the bbc micro and electron market and will continue to produce new and original games for these computers for several years to come .\nthere are so many hundreds of thousands of bbc micro and electron micro in schools and homes , with a very strong second - hand market , that we expect the bbc micro and electron markets to remain buoyant for several years to come .\na good game on the bbc micro requires the same attributes as a good game on any computer , that is playability , good use of graphics and sound and originality .\nthe bbc micro owner is probably more keen on strategy type games than other computer users , which helps to explain the massive success of the repton games and arcade adventures like citadel , and ricochet .\nthe most popular series of games was , and continues to be , repton games , which have now sold well over 100 , 000 units on the bbc micro and electron .\none of the biggest groups of repton addicts are housewives . once their husbands and children are safely out of way , on goes the life of repton and another couple of screens are sorted out . the highest selling games at present are the play it again sam compilations , now up to number 12 .\nall these compilations , from number 1 through to number 12 are almost equally popular . it ' s not surprising since the collection includes , at affordable prices , nearly all the best games ever produced for bbc micro and electron , such as thrust , stryker ' s run , galaforce , killer gorilla , frak ! , imogen , the sentinel , firetrack , snapper , winter olympiad 88 , zalaga , skirmish and the last ninja .\nyou might expect me to choose one of the mega - games such as elite or exile , but i don ' t get too much time for game - playing so i prefer the sort where you can get enjoyment from a short playing time , but which exercise the mind .\nat present i find both ricochet and perplexity provide very enjoyable relaxation . occasionally i ' ll have another stab at trying to complete repton 2 .\nsuch products would not be successful if the consumer did not want them . although we have licensed film rights , as with predator , and bbc television game rights , as with a question of sport , most of our licensing deals are for products previously released on other computer formats , such as barbarian and the last ninja . again , reduced marketing costs can offset the cost of the licence .\nour recent licensing agreement with infogrames opens up a whole range of new games for acorn computers , including some of the most original titles ever produced for micros , starting with hostages and sim city in the summer . other possibilities for the future include captain blood , north & south and drakkhen .\ngames can usually be categorised - adventure , shoot - em - up or simulation for example . would you consider releasing any type of game or are there some that you would avoid . . . and why ?\nwe try to release a full range of games , although we find that arcade adventures and strategy games are particularly popular in the bbc micro / electron market . very good shoot - em - ups , such as galaforce and firetrack , also do well .\non each play it again sam compilation we try to give a mix of the various types of game to keep everyone in the family happy .\nwe always acknowledge the authors on our game inlays or instructions and we encourage authors to get in touch with magazines and discuss their games and give hints .\none problem with promoting the author ' s names is that many write one game , sometimes very successfully , and that ' s it . with authors who consistently produce top quality games , such as the very talented peter scott , we freely and very happily acknowledge his authorship .\nthe main problem associated with converting games to the bbc micro and electron from 16 and 32 bit micros is that players ( and reviewers ) will inevitably compare the result with the original games , and may then be disappointed .\nhowever ballistix was a very successful conversion of the atari st and amiga release by psygnosis , and our version of sim city , to be released later this year , will be based more on the amiga version of the game ( which was selected as the top game of 1989 in america ) than the commodore 64 one .\nwe will continue our present a mix of totally new releases , such as ricochet and perplexity , licensed games such as predator and last ninja 2 and play it again sam compilations .\nlicensing deals with companies such as infogrames should also bring to acorn computers the very best of products from the american and european markets , such as sim city .\nthis article appeared in the may 1990 edition of the\nmicro user\n, published by database publications ."]}
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", "topic": 39}], "title": "caliber home loans", "paragraphs": ["caliber home loans has announced the completion of successful acquisition of banc home loans .\ncaliber home loans \u2019 acquisition of banc home loans , the mortgage banking division of banc of california , is now complete .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at caliber home loans , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the caliber home loans company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at caliber home loans .\nafter several years in business as two separate entities \u2013 caliber funding and vericrest financial - caliber home loans premiered in 2013 . view history\nunder the terms of the deal , caliber will pay at least $ 25 million for banc home loans .\nhere\u2019s what this designation means to caliber home loans , inc . \u2013 and what it means to you .\n\u201cat caliber home loans we are committed to ethical behavior , transparency and helping consumers at all stages of homeownership , \u201d the company said in a statement provided to housingwire . \u201cthe actions of mr . brennan violated company disclosure requirements and what caliber home loans stands for and he is no longer employed at caliber home loans . \u201d\nthis mortgage company was founded with a merger from caliber funding and vericrest financial . they offer consumers assistance with home loans , home buying and refinancing .\nand wednesday , caliber announced plans to acquire banc home loans , the mortgage banking division of banc of california .\nunder the terms of the deal , caliber was to pay at least $ 25 million for banc home loans .\ncaliber home loans , inc . is a privately held , full service national mortgage lender headquartered in irving , tx .\ncaliber home loans , inc . recently announced the launch of mypipelineconnect , a web portal designed to provide builders and agents with details of their customers\u2019 home financing .\nmortgage daily , feb . 22 , 2017 quarterly originations slipped at caliber home loans inc . but servicing and staffing expanded .\ncaliber home loans , inc . , 1525 s belt line rd , coppell , tx , 75019 . nmls id # 15622 (\nadrianne court petruska leverages more than 20 years of human resources and business leadership to head the human resources team at caliber home loans .\ncaliber home loans was honored to partner with the dallas mavericks for veterans day , supporting the nba\u2019s hoops for troops community outreach program .\ni applied in - person . the process took 2 + weeks . i interviewed at caliber home loans ( dallas , tx ) .\nrange of loan products : they provide a range of loan products available for their customers , including fha loans , veteran loans , conventional loans and more .\ncaliber home loans was recently recognized by employer support of the guard and reserve ( esgr ) for its commitment to our military and veterans .\na housingwire investigation revealed that brennan began working at nonbank caliber home loans as a sales manager in september 2016 , just after leaving regions bank .\ncaliber , an irving , texas - based residential mortgage origination and servicing company , announced friday that it finalized the purchase of banc home loans .\ncaliber home loans is excited to announce it ranked as the fastest growing lender among the top ten banks and non - banks in the nation .\ncaliber home loans is a national mortgage lender offering home loan services through its network of consultants , as well as independent mortgage brokers and loan officers . caliber also collects loan payments for mortgages originated through its own operations and other lenders .\nhome possible\u00ae is a freddie mac loan program designed to bring home ownership within reach to more borrowers .\ncaliber home loans has announced a new mobile platform designed to simplify the loan process for borrowers and key players in the homebuying and mortgage financing chain .\ncaliber home loans ceo sanjiv das was interviewed by the wall street journal in january , on the relevance of qualifying prospective borrowers using their fico score .\nloans & programs we offer a variety of home loan and refinancing options to help ensure your home loan is truly affordable . your caliber loan consultant can answer your questions and help you apply . read more >\ncaliber home loans , inc . announced the launch of its caliber homeaccess your way equity line of credit . the\nhomeaccess\noffering provides customers real - time access to funds at competitive rates .\ncaliber , through its consumer - direct channel or via brokers and mortgage bankers who use its services , offers a broad platform of home loans including fixed - and adjustable - rate , fha , va and usda loans , refinancing , first - time buyer programs and jumbo loans .\npurchasing buying a home is one of the most exciting times in our lives . at caliber home loans , inc . , we work hard to make sure you have a positive , fulfilling experience . read more >\naccording to details provided by caliber , in 2016 , banc home loans originated more than 18 , 000 mortgages , totaling more than $ 5 . 1 billion .\ncaliber loans made our refinance experience amazing . look forward to working with them for all our mortgage needs .\ncaliber home loans , inc . is a full - service national mortgage lender and agency direct seller / servicer . caliber originates loans through various channels and transaction types , including a network of retail branches , wholesale and correspondent lending , and a consumer - direct . . .\nwe are so glad you are here . we know that purchasing a new home is a big decision , and we at caliber home loans are happy you have chosen to let us guide you home . we look forward to servicing your loan and providing you with excellent service .\ncaliber introduces a new 5 / 5 adjustable - rate mortgage ( arm ) product to home buyers .\nabout us imagine . . . a mortgage lender created by industry experts who understand the challenges of today\u2019s home financing market . caliber home loans , inc . is part of a culture that concentrates on you . read more >\n\u201ccaliber is delighted to announce the acquisition of banc home loans , as we build on our significant growth trends and continue to expand our footprint nationally , \u201d das said .\nsanjiv das , caliber home loans ceo , talks to cnbc ' s diana olick about his company ' s 200 % loan growth and the rise of\nriskier\nmortgages .\n2017 was more than another great year for caliber home loans , inc . \u2013 we all worked together to break more records , introduce new products and increase our purchase business .\nwe offer a variety of home loan and refinancing options to help ensure your home loan is truly affordable . your caliber loan consultant can answer your questions and help you apply .\nirving , tx \u2014 caliber home loans , inc . recently announced the funding of their 10 , 000th va purchase loan . caliber loan consultant lisa kelly , based in sevierville , tennessee , described herself as \u201cthrilled beyond words\u201d when she learned she had served caliber\u2019s 10 , 000th va borrower .\ncaliber services , that is , collects the payments on , most of its loans . that\u2019s not typical in the industry .\na mortgage lender created by industry experts who understand the challenges of today\u2019s home financing market . everyone at caliber home loans , inc . is part of a customer - centric culture that concentrates on you . we all work together to expand your lending options , close loans ahead of schedule , and create innovative new loan solutions .\none of lone star\u2019s bigger assets in the united states is caliber home loans , a fast - growing mortgage firm . caliber is one of the top originators of new mortgages , including nonprime home loans to borrowers with less - than - perfect credit but not traditionally classified as subprime borrowers . some of caliber\u2019s growth has been fueled by lone star\u2019s buying of tens of thousands of delinquent mortgages from a federal housing agency and from banks .\ncasey and shay were wonderful , outstanding , helpful and very respectful agents . my experience with a prior servicer was terrible and i am glad that my loan was transferred to caliber home loans !\ncaliber home loans , inc . is committed to assisting our active military and veterans in every way possible , helping us earn the military friendly\u00ae brand designation for the second year in a row .\nyour entire social security number and the zip code of your new home ( or existing home if you ' ve just refinanced ) .\nnew york\u2019s financial regulator wants information from caliber home loans , one of the nation\u2019s fastest - growing mortgage firms , about its handling of distressed mortgages and origination of mortgages to borrowers with checkered credit histories .\nour experience with caliber home loans was awesome , we got all the info in and closed on the our home in about two weeks . it was a great experience . ms . allen and her team did a great job compared to what we went through with our bank .\ni loved working with jane * * at caliber home loans . she ' s professional , knowledgeable and it ' s evident that she truly cares about her customers . i ' ve already recommended caliber to several people that are shopping for a home loan . i ' ve had experiences with several other mortgage providers in the peoria area and their customer service doesn ' t compare to caliber .\n\u201cbanc home loans shares the caliber vision of customer - focused values , \u201d sanjiv said . \u201cwith this acquisition , we look forward to continuing to address the unique financing needs of homeowners around the country . \u201d\njust a few months after purchasing my home our 7 year old ( now 8 ) was diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing treatment at st . jude\u2019s . while at st . jude\u2019s i noticed a familiar logo . it was the caliber home loans logo on the red wagons that are used for the children there . i\u2019m not an emotional person but that logo made me cry . something went through my head like \u201cwow , my home loan company really is a great company\u201d . i know this has nothing to do with the loan process but it has made me a customer for life . thank you caliber home loans , thank you . also , my now 8 year old has been cleared of cancer thanks to st jude\u2019s and their wonderful sponsors like caliber home loans .\nbanc home loans originates primarily agency , government and conforming residential mortgages and operates more than 60 locations in california , oregon , arizona , nevada and idaho .\nread answers to the most common questions about va loans , eligibility , and more .\nprior to joining the alliance team , max worked for caliber home loans . during his time with caliber , max served as an onboarding underwriter and underwriting business analyst . he worked closely with product development , sales , and operations ; developing process and procedure for their custom loan origination system .\ntechnically , the acquisition involves caliber acquiring \u201csubstantially all of the assets\u201d of banc of california , caliber said in a release .\ncaliber home loans , inc . is committed to being a trusted resource in meeting the specific mortgage needs of the brave men and women of the united states armed forces who serve , or have served our country with resolute sacrifice .\nthe ultimate home buying experience we ' ve taken the best of today\u2019s cutting - edge technology and created a faster , easier home loan process . read more >\nwe offer a growing range of home loan and refinancing options . these include :\nprefer to apply for your home financing online ? take the first step now .\nfor the second time in less than a year , caliber home loans , an irving , texas - based residential mortgage origination and servicing company , is acquiring a regional residential mortgage lender that focuses on the western part of the country .\nbesides making home loans , caliber services \u2014 meaning it collects the payments for \u2014 $ 93 billion in mortgages . the company says it services about 94 % of the loans it closes . because the mortgage servicing business has traditionally had a low profit margin , most lenders sell the rights to collect mortgage payments to other companies . caliber has gone the other way and purchased the rights to service billions of dollars in loans , many of the mortgages in default or severely past due .\n\u201cthis transaction will enhance caliber\u2019s presence in the attractive california and northwest markets , \u201d das continued . \u201cmost importantly , banc home loans shares the caliber vision of customer - focused values . we look forward to uniting our dedicated teams to better address the unique financing needs of homeowners around the country . \u201d\njulie richtel is responsible for enterprise risk management . julie has extensive experience in risk and compliance in both mortgage and consumer financial services . prior to joining caliber home loans , she was the senior risk officer overseeing all consumer facing business lines , including retail banking , home lending , mortgage servicing and warehouse lending at everbank .\ncaliber is committed to assisting more borrowers with achieving their dreams of home ownership by providing affordable , personalized lending solutions . your local caliber loan consultant can help you apply for financing and answer all of your questions .\n\u201ccaliber is delighted to announce the acquisition of banc home loans , as we build on our significant growth trends and continue to expand our footprint nationally , \u201d said caliber ceo sanjiv das . \u201cas part of this strategy , we will focus on strategic opportunities that present significant long - term value . this transaction will enhance caliber\u2019s presence in the attractive california and northwest markets . \u201d\n\u201ccaliber is delighted to announce the acquisition of banc home loans , as we build on our significant growth trends and continue to expand our footprint nationally . as part of this strategy , we will focus on strategic opportunities that present significant long - term value , \u201d said sanjiv das , chief executive officer of caliber .\nwe service the majority of loans we close so we can build lasting relationships with our borrowers .\na homestyle renovation mortgage from caliber home loans , inc . can help you finance one or more major renovation projects . it provides plenty of funds for repairs and / or remodeling . homestyle is available for new and existing homes \u2013 even new construction !\njamie korus , cmb is the president of alliance home loans which is an independent mortgage banker focusing on traditional mortgage banking developed through retail locations and as well as a consumer direct division .\ncaliber did not disclose the financial terms of the deal , nor did it provide any more detail on what parts of banc home loans it is acquiring , but a banc of california filing with the securities and exchange commission sheds more light on the deal .\naccording to the sec filing , caliber will acquire the \u201cleases relating to the bank\u2019s dedicated mortgage loan origination offices and the bank\u2019s \u2018pipeline\u2019 of residential mortgage loan applications for loans . \u201d\naccording to the sec filing , caliber was to the \u201cleases relating to the bank\u2019s dedicated mortgage loan origination offices and the bank\u2019s \u2018pipeline\u2019 of residential mortgage loan applications for loans . \u201d\ncaliber portfolio lending program a suite of loan products supported by a product team dedicated to promoting and preserving home ownership for more families across the nation . read more >\nwe had a great experience , i would highly recommend dimitri & wanda to my friends . dimitri is knowledgeable , wanda is patient and kind . they will be taking care of all of our mortgage needs in the future . we are very happy with caliber home loans .\nmost of the distressed loans handled by caliber are bought at discount from either government agencies or banks by lone star , which has long specialized in investing in beaten - down assets .\njumbo loans are just that \u2013larger amounts of funds for luxury properties and homes in high - cost areas .\nbanc home loans , banc of california\u2019s mortgage banking division , has branches in california , washington , oregon and idaho . it generated more than $ 5 . 1 billion in closed loan volume last year .\nif home financing ' s a mystery to you , we ' ll make things crystal clear .\n\u201csince caliber introduced our first lending and community outreach initiatives { in 2016 } , we\u2019ve all worked hard to provide veterans and military families with the service and support they deserve . everyone here is thrilled by the news that we\u2019ve earned the military friendly \u00ae brand designation , \u201d said bryan bergjans , national director of military and veteran lending at caliber home loans .\nbanc of california\u2019s sec filing states that the bank still plans to originate portfolio jumbo residential mortgage loans moving forward .\nfha 203 ( k ) fixed rate rehab fha 203 ( k ) rehab loans enable you to buy a home that\u2019s in need of repair or renovations by providing additional funding before move - in . read more >\nfresh start is one of our portfolio lending suite of home financing solutions . these loans are designed to assist borrowers who can prove their ability to repay a mortgage , but may not qualify for traditional mortgage financing .\nthey were very thorough and timely . always answered my questions any time of the day . i would highly recommend them to my friends . from beginning to end they strived to to do their very best . i would like to take this time to thank the whole caliber home loans team .\nhear what everyone is saying about caliber ' s military and veteran lending program .\ntools & resources getting ready to buy your first home , move up or refinance ? our online calculator can help you prepare . decide how much home you can comfortably afford , and more . read more >\noffers a full line of home loan products , including its fresh start mortgage for borrowers rebuilding their credit .\ncaliber home loans has announced its new \u201cmilitary friendly\u201d brand designation by victory media , publisher of g . i . jobs and military friendly ratings . introduced this year , the inaugural list of 54 military friendly brands provide servicemembers , veterans and military families with a trusted source to discover the best companies and consumer products .\nfaqs clear , concise answers to questions frequently asked by caliber homeowners . read more >\naccording to caliber , the deal is expected to close on march 30 , 2017 .\nmy experience with caliber was great . jared was with us every step of the way to our dream home . we weren ' t sure we would be able to buy a home , but he helped make it possible and affordable . anytime we had a question , he was there with an answer .\ncontact us contact us about purchasing , refinancing , payment info and any other home loan question . read more >\nnote : register for a caliber id and password . both are required to log in .\nin a statement provided in response to questions about brennan\u2019s employment at caliber , the company confirmed that brennan was indeed employed there , but said that he doesn\u2019t work at caliber anymore .\nchad smith will lead all recapture and direct to consumer efforts , transforming the way caliber interacts with its customers while leveraging the caliber servicing portfolio of more than 650 , 000 customers .\nin 2016 , caliber made a major commitment to our nation\u2019s veteran and active military homebuyers .\nryan williamson is the vice president of secondary marketing for alliance home loans . in addition to his responsibilities of the secondary market department , ryan is involved in loan product development , data management , and general support of the mortgage consultants within the alliance team . ryan understands the importance of prudent lending . as a member of the alliance home loans board of directors , and management team , ryan is committed to providing the services necessary to make alliance one of the best lenders in the nation .\nanna , we\u2019re delighted to read your feedback about working with caliber for your home loan ! thank you for taking time to share your positive experience . we aim to provide the best service for each customer !\nthe regulator is also asking for information about mortgages caliber has begun writing to borrowers who have filed for bankruptcy or been foreclosed on but are repairing their credit histories . caliber is one of the few mortgage firms that has begun making so - called nonprime loans nearly a decade after the start of the housing bust .\n\u201cas part of this strategy , we will focus on strategic opportunities that present significant long - term value , \u201d das continued / \u201cthis transaction will enhance caliber ' s presence in the attractive california and northwest markets , \u201d das added . \u201cmost importantly , banc home loans shares the caliber vision of customer - focused values . with this acquisition , we look forward to continuing to address the unique financing needs of homeowners around the country . \u201d\ncaliber announced the appointment of justin lally as senior vice president , recapture and direct to consumer .\nthe employees of caliber strive to be ambassadors of goodwill and financial education in our military communities .\nyou\u2019re just one click away from home improvement heaven ! check out hints for homeowners for diy , decorating , and more .\ncaliber home loans launched their veteran and military support initiatives in 2016 . since then , the division \u2013 led by bryan bergjans , national director of military & veteran lending , as well as a veteran of operation enduring freedom \u2013 has launched an innovative series of lending and community support initiatives . these initiatives include the introduction of the website urltoken and internal training for the caliber military & veteran lending professional ( cmvlp ) designation . to date , over 700 caliber team members have received the cmvlp designation and currently specialize in serving military veterans and active service personnel .\nhomeready\u2122 is a fannie mae loan program that is designed to extend the privileges of home ownership to buyers with limited household incomes .\nwant to know how much home you can afford ? use our monthly payment calculator to see homebuying expenses for several loan options .\nthe fha 203k loan program provides home buyers the opportunity to buy and fix up a property , without exhausting their personal savings .\ncaliber presents va loan borrowers with a custom challenge coin as a symbol of our appreciation and respect .\ni have never had a more positive experience than i did with caliber home loans . i was taken step by step through the process . if i didn ' t understand or thought i was finished with something , caliber sent out reminders and would call to make sure everything was smooth sailing , and it was ! people don ' t move every day . in my case it had been twenty - two years ! a lot has changed but caliber didn ' t miss a beat to make sure i stayed on schedule for my closing . it was nice to work with caliber ( mr . * * ) a company that puts the person first before the sale ! thank you so very much .\nhomeready\u2122 is a fannie mae loan program that is designed to extend the privileges of home ownership to buyers with limited household incomes . you may be able to buy a home with little or no money out of your pocket by using gift funds provided by your family members .\nmy experience with getting several investments loans has been fantastic . great rates , service and always a kind voice . i will definitely refer them to friends and family and use them whenever i need another loan . caliber rocks ! plus they have a great app .\nconventional loans are not insured by the fha or va . generally , these are a good option for homebuyers with higher credit scores and stable employment histories .\nchad is responsible for transforming the way caliber interacts with our customers , as well as leveraging our existing servicing portfolio of over 650 , 000 . prior to joining caliber , he was president of direct lending at loandepot .\nas of march 31 , 2012 , vericrest serviced 45 , 676 loans totaling $ 6 . 5 billion . the current portfolio contains approximately 39 , 049 subprime loans totaling $ 6 . 2 billion , 5 , 395 subprime closed - end second liens totaling $ 193 . 9 million and approximately 1 , 200 other loans totaling $ 111 . 7 million . fitch will continue to monitor vericrest ' s ability to manage its growth while maintaining performance in a changing mortgage servicing environment .\nwere also not found on the website . caliber declined nerdwallet\u2019s request for information concerning fees , rates and services .\nfha loans \u2013 fixed - rate and arms , high - balance an fha loan is partially insured by the federal housing administration ( fha ) . read more >\nwonderful service ! i previously had a mortgage with bank of america , and it was painful . the difference is night and day . caliber home loans provided seamless service , closed on time , were able to coordinate everything , fixed the mistake that the escrow company made . i can ' t recommend them enough ! they also secured an excellent interest rate for me the minute i put down an offer on the house .\nirving , tx \u2014 caliber home loans , inc . announced today that it has earned the 2017 military friendly \u00ae brand designation by victory media , publisher of g . i . jobs \u00ae and military friendly \u00ae ratings . introduced this year , the inaugural list of 54 military friendly \u00ae brands provides service members , veterans and military families a trusted source to discover the best companies and consumer products investing in the military community .\neveryone i worked with are very knowledgeable and professional . i cannot say enough how fast and efficient they did their part to complete and make this loan a smooth sail . i would recommend caliber to anyone who is looking for a home loan and professional service .\ncaliber ' s ongoing va initiatives were featured in the december issue of mreport , a national mortgage banking industry magazine .\nmreport , a national mortgage banking industry magazine , featured caliber and our ongoing va initiatives in its october 2017 issue .\nin june , the new york times reported caliber was under investigation for its handling of delinquent mortgages and other practices .\ni think that all loan companies - big or small - should follow the standards that caliber set forth when they\u2019re working for the person getting a home loan . i felt confident from day one on getting a loan , so i didn ' t have to worry .\n\u201cbanc home loans has grown substantially over the past three years into a leading california mortgage banking business , and the team should be congratulated for their success in helping california borrowers finance their dream of homeownership , \u201d said j . francisco turner , interim president and chief financial officer and chief strategy officer for banc of california . \u201cthrough caliber , we have found a respected firm who shares many of our same values for employees and borrowers . \u201d\nva loans are partially insured by the u . s . department of veterans affairs ( va ) and are a valuable benefit for military veterans and active servicemen and women .\nthe company originates loans through various channels and transaction types , and since its inception , grown its mortgage production volume while growing its servicing portfolio to over $ 75 billion .\ncaliber home loans\u2019 policy is to treat all applicants and borrowers in a fair and consistent manner and without regard to race , color , religion , national origin , age ( provided the applicant or borrower has legal capacity to enter into a binding contract ) , sex , marital status , disability , familial status , receipt of public assistance , or exercise of rights under the consumer credit protection act , or any other prohibited basis identified under state law .\ndue to brennan\u2019s actions , the fed prohibited him from working at fdic - insured banks , and caliber terminated his employment .\nwilliam brings deep mortgage banking and financial services expertise to caliber , most recently serving as head of capital markets for citimortgage .\nvikram leads our efforts to identify and manage partnerships for caliber , specifically new services and joint ventures with our digital partners .\nthe rapid growth at caliber , which has more than 5 , 000 employees , has not been without problems . last year , the ratings agency fitch issued a negative outlook on caliber , partly because of its rapid growth and increased regulatory scrutiny .\nthrough the acquisition , caliber now has more than 1 , 800 employees working in more than 340 locations across the country .\nmission : we are dedicated to preserving the entrepreneurial spirit of a mortgage bank while ensuring the necessary operational controls to originate and service quality loans and create a company with longevity .\nan fha 203 ( k ) rehab loan enables you to buy a home that\u2019s in need of repairs or renovations by providing additional funding before move - in .\ncaliber presents every va loan borrower with a custom challenge coin after their home loan is finalized . our challenge coin represents more than our commitment to providing our military borrowers with the best possible service \u2026 each challenge coin is a reflection of our lasting appreciation for their service to our country .\nrefinancing refinancing with caliber could mean cash in your pocket or obtaining a lower rate to accommodate your current situation . read more >\ncaliber is featured online at urltoken and will be showcased along with other 2017 military friendly \u00ae brands in the august issue of military spouse magazine . for details about military friendly \u00ae visit urltoken . learn more about caliber\u2019s involvement in the military community at urltoken .\nmy experience with caliber was absolutely amazing ! quick and painless , they made things happen with lightning speed . fantastic customer service . frank actually listened and was extremely helpful . i would never use another mortgage broker other than caliber . keep up the awesome work !\ncaliber received this designation due to its company - wide investment in supporting america\u2019s military and their families . in addition to its military and veteran lending professionals ( cmvlps ) , caliber has met or exceeded the required military friendly benchmark standards in other areas , including :\ncaliber ceo sanjiv das was interviewed for default servicing ( ds ) news\u2019 december 2017 issue , sharing his predictions for homebuyers in 2018 .\nyou may finance a single family residence , condominium , co - op , a 2 - 4 unit property or a home in a planned unit development ( pud ) .\ncaliber\u2019s military support efforts have been recognized by the employer support of the guard and reserve ( esgr ) , a department of defense program . in november 2016 caliber received the esgr\u2019s above and beyond award for the company\u2019s supportive workplace culture created to benefit military families . more recently , caliber became a military friendly \u00ae brand as chosen by victory media , creators of the g . i . jobs \u00ae magazine and website urltoken .\nnational support : this company has branches across the united states , so you can get help with your home loan from a local loan consultant who understands the market in your state .\nsend away for more information : submit a short form on the website to receive free information on their mortgage programs to help you make a decision about buying or refinancing your home .\nin a statement , sanjiv das , chief executive officer of caliber , said that the deal bolsters the company\u2019s lending base on the west coast .\ncaliberh2o is a feature rich mobile app that puts the power of caliber ' s proprietary h2online system conveniently in the palm of brokers ' hands .\nthe new york regulator made the request in a letter sent a week ago to caliber , said the person briefed on the matter . the regulator told caliber it was investigating multiple complaints from consumers in new york and wanted information related to the firm\u2019s procedures for handling distressed mortgages and foreclosures .\nthis morning i called the customer service with regards to my recent account transaction . unfortunately , the aforementioned madam appeared very unfriendly , impolitely and impatiently , trying to hang up the phone even before giving me the fax number which i need . when i requested to address my concerns to her supervisor , she seemed to be much worse , and finally hanged up the phone without any notice , let alone any courtesy . i feel ashamed to meet such a customer service representative working with a national - wide well - known company : caliber home loans !\nthe company also offers financing up to $ 2 million for investment properties , as well as a mortgage program tailored to foreign nationals seeking to buy a second home in the u . s .\nto explore mortgage loans that might best suit your situation , and to pre - qualify , you\u2019ll need to talk to a loan consultant , either in person or by phone . the lender is licensed in all 50 states and has about 100 caliber branch locations . additional inquiries are routed to a national call center or handled through an affiliated broker or independent mortgage banker .\njohn is among our most successful executives , and a seasoned employee with caliber . he provides day - to - day leadership for our retail sales organization .\nlast year , caliber acquired first priority financial , a regional residential mortgage lender with branches and originators serving california , oregon , washington , idaho and iowa .\nquicken loans ranks highest in the study with a score of 850 , followed by huntington national bank with a score of 828 . regions mortgage ranks third with a score of 810 , an improvement of 77 points from 2015 .\nin 2014 , lone star acquired dfc global , a pennsylvania - based payday lending firm , in a deal that valued the firm that makes short - term , high - interest loans for about $ 1 . 3 billion .\nphil has over 18 years of experience in the mortgage banking industry . as one of caliber ' s founding members , he has played a key role in establishing caliber ' s origination platform as svp of operations , svp of business strategy , and cao . he currently oversees recruiting and product development across all channels .\nour team from caliber was simply the best . reliable , responsive , honest , friendly - you couldn ' t ask for more ! answered all our questions quickly and made the process as smooth as possible . we were able to trust them 100 % . would recommend to anyone without hesitation . thank you caliber team !\nva loans \u2013 fixed - rate and arms , high - balance partially insured by the u . s . department of veterans affairs ( va ) and a valuable benefit for military veterans and active servicemen and women . read more >\nthe result ? a lender who provides fulfilling , affordable home financing . our current business rankings are proof of this , as we\u2019ve grown to become a leading mortgage lender in just under three years * * .\nin october , the wall street journal interviewed caliber chief executive officer sanjiv das to collect his insight on a current trend in u . s . homebuyers\u2019 mobility rate .\ni\u2019m a first time home buyer and used usda rural development for my loan . my loan process was average i would say . caliber did great on their part ! everything went as well as i could expect . i never had an overwhelming feeling or anything . in my opinion the process went as planned . sometimes it\u2019s the little things in life that really open your eyes .\nbuying or refinancing your dream home can be an exciting time for you . we are here to help guide you through the process using our knowledge and expertise to find the right solution to your individual mortgage needs .\ncaliber experienced exponential growth in the last few years , now employing nearly 7 , 000 people . caliber\u2019s leadership team wanted to ensure that the unique spirit of the company \u2014 which includes exceptional customer service \u2014 would be celebrated , not diluted . to that end , they looked to petruska to identify and embed this spirit throughout the company .\npetruska distilled caliber\u2019s culture into its ways of work model , which , rather than a values statement , articulates the ways employees desired to work together to reinforce company culture .\nfresh start : the fresh start program is designed to help homeowners who have previously experienced a foreclosure , bankruptcy or any other credit setback to get a home loan ranging from $ 150 , 000 to $ 1 million .\nsince many of our senior executives worked directly with borrowers earlier in their careers , they helped create a lender that understands today\u2019s homebuyers . we understand your concerns and priorities and address them during every stage of the home loan process .\ni was very satisfied with rosa and her assistant in every step . they were both available and very helpful when it can to answering all questions . this was a big step for me and i felt nervous many times . fortunately they were able to guide me step by step . and with their help i was able to purchase my first home . i would definitely recommend caliber ( rosa * * ) !\nso , from the very top , we\u2019re equipped and committed to addressing your concerns , priorities and goals throughout the entire loan process \u2026 a commitment that resonates throughout all of caliber .\ncaliber\u2019s fresh start mortgage is for borrowers who have suffered a financial hardship , such as bankruptcy or foreclosure , and are looking to rebuild their credit . the program offers these benefits :\nusing feedback from its annual employee engagement survey and working sessions with many teams within the organization , caliber\u2019s leadership team formally memorialized what employees instinctually knew about how they wanted to work together . these became known as the caliber wows , and the catalyst for a company - wide integration . they are : collaborating contagiously , caring fiercely , leading thoughtfully and doing the right thing .\nadditionally , caliber will also pay $ 36 million to acquire the mortgage servicing rights for approximately $ 3 . 8 billion in unpaid principal balance of conventional agency mortgages from banc of california .\ninterestingly enough , the filing states that banc of california will be eligible to purchase jumbo mortgages originated by caliber that meet the banc of california\u2019s credit underwriting standards on a servicing retained basis .\ncaliber responded by saying the company had one of the highest loan - modification rates in the industry and reduced the average borrower\u2019s payments by more than 20 % , according to the times .\ncaliber , a firm that lone star began cobbling together nearly four years ago , now ranks as the 10th - largest mortgage servicer , or bill collector , out of 30 major companies nationwide .\n\u201cthey seemed genuinely interested , \u201d said ms . tirelli , whose client has since received a loan modification deal from caliber . \u201cif enough people complain , that is how you get change . \u201d\nhow long you expect to stay in your home is also a factor to consider . if you ' ll be moving in a few years , the month to month savings may never add up to the costs that are involved in a refinance .\nthe loan process many times boils down to what you can afford . a good way to check your potential finances is to utilize a monthly payment calculator such as the one found here with caliber .\nby utilizing behind - the - scenes technology just implemented , caliber is working to shorten the mortgage loan process from more than 40 days to , in the best of circumstances , as few as 10 .\njennifer was outstanding . she was there for me every step of the way ! an educator , encourager and advisor . she worked diligently to ensure my first home buying experience went as smoothly as possible . thorough , caring and honest . i can\u2019t thank her enough for being a part of this journey and helping to make it all possible . i plan to use her for every loan / home purchase moving forward , and happily refer her to every one person i know ! thank you so much jennifer ! ! !\nas first time home buyers , the learning curve is steep . our experience working with ann was nothing short of thorough and easy . we ' d be more than happy to recommend her to anyone looking to purchase their first , second or even third place .\noffering loan amounts from $ 1 . 5 to $ 3 million , borrowers may qualify with a 90 to 95 % loan to value ( ltv ) ratio without mortgage insurance ( mi ) . in addition to fixed - and adjustable - rate loans , interest - only arms are also available .\nadditionally , the filing also stated that caliber will pay $ 36 million to acquire the mortgage servicing rights for approximately $ 3 . 8 billion in unpaid principal balances of conventional agency mortgages from banc of california .\nin october 2015 , the new york times reported on a caliber loan modification program that reduced a borrower\u2019s monthly payments for five years but then reverted to the loan\u2019s original payment terms beginning in the sixth year .\nif you\u2019ve had past difficulties keeping up with mortgage payments and don\u2019t qualify for traditional financing , this loan can help you get back into a home of your own . it allows you to have several 30 - to 60 - day late payments within the last year .\nother caliber initiatives include supporting operation gratitude , a nonprofit organization that delivers supplies and gifts to active military and veterans ; operation homefront , a non - profit organization that supports active duty military families in need ; and back - to school brigade 2017 , that delivers needed school items to local military families . all caliber staff are invited to participate in operation homefront & operation gratitude programs by donating supplies , including making paracord bracelets .\npleasant and easy . everyone was very accommodation , understanding and helpful with any and all questions and confusions i had as a first time home buyer . very smooth process . rocco really went above and beyond to help us achieve this awesome milestone in our family ' s lives !\nthe support was great . professional services with all questions answered and a lot of good advise regarding other things to take into consideration . highly recommend them if you are looking to finance your home . we were presented with a several options . the support did not end with closing date .\ncaliber is also a huge wholesale lender . that means it provides loan products and services to local lenders . nearly one - third of its total loan volume comes from providing loan services to independent mortgage brokers and mortgage loan officers .\ncaliber employees with a military background bring unique training , discipline and qualities to the workplace . whether they\u2019re directly involved with serving veteran and military borrowers or employed in another area , we\u2019ll continue to invest in recruiting and retaining veterans .\nhe and his wife , eilene , who is british , live in a $ 70 million home he bought in london a few years ago . as of 2015 , the couple owned pyrford court in surrey , a mansion near london that was featured in the 1976 horror movie \u201cthe omen . \u201d\njon * * at caliber really stood out among the mortgage providers i was considering . he was willing to meet me to discuss my goals even before he knew i was truly serious about buying a home , something distinctly different from other lenders i considered . from beginning to end , this was a premium experience with a team that really took care of me . i was never burdened with bureaucracy ; jon shielded me from that . he helped me find a loan product that worked for me , even though i had a special situation .\nlinda tirelli , a lawyer in white plains who is known as a forceful advocate for homeowners facing foreclosure , said in april that she had complained to ms . vullo\u2019s office about caliber because of how the mortgage firm handled an effort by one of her clients to negotiate a loan modification . ms . tirelli said she had a phone conversation with one of the lawyers in the agency\u2019s real estate division and provided documents that she said suggested caliber had been disingenuous in the negotiations .\ncaliber received this designation because of the company - wide investment in supporting america\u2019s military and their families . in addition to our military and veteran lending professionals ( cmvlps ) , we meet or exceed required military friendly benchmark standards in other areas . these include :\nthe heightened scrutiny of caliber comes as private - equity - owned mortgage firms are grabbing a large share of the business . big banks have pulled back from processing mortgages after paying big fines levied by regulators and federal authorities for foreclosure abuses during the financial crisis .\ncaliber was included in the j . d . power primary mortgage origination satisfaction study for the first time in 2016 . out of 18 lenders , it ranked 16th , garnering two \u201cpower circles\u201d out of five for overall satisfaction and rated as among \u201cthe rest . \u201d\nmy loan officer took her time in dealing with my loan . if she was dealing with other loans it actually never felt like she did . i felt like i was her only customer and the focus was on my loan only . it felt like everyone helped each other out to make sure my loan gets approved . i appreciate everyone that took care of my loan .\n\u201cthe critics contend the temporary modifications merely enable caliber to begin collecting payments on a loan that has been delinquent for many months or years , but provide no permanent relief to a borrower whose income has declined because of a financial crisis , \u201d the times report said .\nthis was a great overall experience as caliber is my existing mortgage company and i looked into getting a refi . the initial call was great and proceeded on to refi . the reps were all very knowledgeable and great to work with . the entire process including the closing company were great . i was very happy with the service i got from vanessa * * and team . it happened sooner than expected and was a pleasure to work with . i will stick with caliber for the life of my mortgage and recommend them to my friends .\nthe staff at caliber were very efficient and speedy . for a small business , they have a great range of loan and down payment options . i could have closed in 3 weeks if needed but i am more than okay to have closed in 29 days ? ? ?\ncaroline is responsible for leveraging technology to support caliber\u2019s aggressive growth plans . she brings a deep background to her position , having most recently served as the technology officer for a leading global private equity firm . prior to that , she was global chief technology officer for pepsico ."]}
{"id": 54415, "summary": [{"text": "acadia pharmaceuticals , inc. is a biopharmaceutical company .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "the company has a portfolio of four product candidates , including pimavanserin , which is in phase iv development as a treatment for parkinson 's disease psychosis .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "it is also developing agn xx/yy , a product candidate in phase ii for chronic pain ; and ac-262271 , a product candidate in phase i for glaucoma , both in collaboration with allergan , as well as am-831 , a product candidate in ind-track development for schizophrenia in collaboration with meiji seika kaisha .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "the product candidates in the company 's pipeline emanate from discoveries made using its proprietary drug discovery platform . ", "topic": 33}], "title": "acadia pharmaceuticals", "paragraphs": ["see what the ihs markit score report has to say about acadia pharmaceuticals inc .\nhere ' s why acadia pharmaceuticals inc . is soaring today - - the motley fool\nhere ' s why acadia pharmaceuticals inc . is soaring today @ themotleyfool # stocks $ acad\nacadia pharmaceuticals and celgene corporation have both significantly underperformed the broader market this year . are they now outstanding bargains ?\nacadia pharmaceuticals is named after acadia national park based on its initial ties to new england and the park\u2019s beauty . brann also wanted a name that started with an \u201ca . \u201d\nacadia pharmaceuticals has become one of the most highly valued biomedical companies in san diego largely on the promise of an experimental drug for psychosis .\nshareholder alert : levi & korsinsky , llp notifies investors of an investigation involving possible securities fraud violations by the board of directors of acadia pharmaceuticals inc .\nnew york , july 09 , 2018 - - levi & korsinsky announces it has commenced an investigation of acadia pharmaceuticals inc . concerning possible violations of federal securities laws . . on april 9 , 2018 , acadia . . .\nps . if you are not interested in acadia pharmaceuticals anymore , you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential .\nhacksell was the long - time ceo of acadia pharmaceuticals who left the firm in early 2015 . he exercised stock options granted between 2006 and 2011 as he stepped out of the company .\nacadia pharmaceuticals\u2019 ( acad ) nuplazid ( pimavanserin ) is commercialized in the us market for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions related to parkinson\u2019s disease psychosis . the company believes that it has the potential to avoid many of the side effects of existing antipsychotics , none of which have been approved by the fda . acadia pharmaceuticals also believes that the drug can potentially address key medical needs in neuropsychological and psychiatric disorders in addition to parkinson\u2019s disease psychosis .\nlosses were broad based as eight out of nine sectors finished the trading session in red . urltoken has initiated research reports on the following biotechnology stocks : acadia pharmaceuticals inc . ( nasdaq : acad ) , achaogen inc . ( nasdaq : akao ) , achillion pharmaceuticals inc . ( nasdaq : achn ) , and acorda therapeutics inc . ( nasdaq : acor ) .\nthis increase was due to the 120 % volume growth of nuplazid sales aided by the higher selling price of the drug . for 2018 and 2019 , acadia pharmaceuticals is expected to report revenues of $ 261 . 41 million and $ 421 . 44 million , respectively . the cost of sales incurred by acadia pharmaceuticals fell marginally from $ 2 . 26 million in q1 2017 to $ 2 . 15 million in q1 2018 due to higher manufacturing levels .\nhacksell joined the company as chief executive in 2000 , while brann served as president and chief scientific officer . ( brann left the company in 2006 to establish another san diego biotech , abbey pharmaceuticals , which received seed funding from acadia . )\nacadia pharmaceuticals ( acad ) is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing and bringing to market innovative medicines targeted at central nervous system disorders . of the eight analysts covering acadia pharmaceuticals in july , seven have given the stock \u201cbuy\u201d or higher recommendations , while one has given it a \u201chold\u201d rating . the mean rating for the stock is 2 , and its target price is $ 47 . 29 , implying a potential upside of 193 % over the stock\u2019s trading price of $ 16 . 13 on july 2 .\nacadia pharmaceuticals inc . , a biopharmaceutical company , focuses on the development and commercialization of small molecule drugs that address unmet medical needs in central nervous system disorders . the company offers nuplazid ( pimavanserin ) for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with parkinson ' s disease psychosis . it is also developing pimavanserin as a treatment for dementia - related psychosis and as an adjunctive treatment for schizophrenia that are in phase iii clinical trials ; and pimavanserin as an adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder . acadia pharmaceuticals inc . was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in san diego , california .\ntoday , acadia pharmaceuticals ( acad ) is trending higher on news of the fda\u2019s approval of a 34 mg capsule and 10 mg tablet of nuplazid ( pimavanserin ) for patients with parkinson\u2019s disease psychosis - related hallucinations and delusions . the stock was up ~ 12 % in pre - market trading .\nsix to nine months after the fda application is submitted , acadia is scheduled to submit a marketing application for european sales .\nacadia is comprised of dedicated people working together to improve the lives of patients with central nervous system ( cns ) disorders .\nacadia ceo uli hacksell in his san diego office . / photo by k . c . alfred * u - t san diego\nacadia pharmaceuticals inc . ( acad ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines that address unmet medical needs in central nervous system disorders , today announced that it will present at the jmp securities life sciences conference on wednesday , june 20 , 2018 , at 11 : 30 a . m . eastern time in new york city . acadia is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines to address unmet medical needs in central nervous system disorders .\nacadia pharmaceuticals inc . ( acad ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines that address unmet medical needs in central nervous system disorders , today announced that it will present at the bank of america merrill lynch health care conference 2018 on tuesday , may 15 , 2018 , at 10 : 40 a . m . pacific time in las vegas . acadia is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines to address unmet medical needs in central nervous system disorders .\nacadia pharmaceuticals inc . ( acad ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines that address unmet medical needs in central nervous system disorders , today announced that it will present at the goldman sachs 39th annual global healthcare conference on wednesday , june 13 , 2018 , at 10 : 40 a . m . pacific time in rancho palos verdes , california . acadia is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines to address unmet medical needs in central nervous system disorders .\nfurther down the pipeline , acadia is testing two drugs for chronic pain and glaucoma , both with the pharma company allergan as its partner .\nnew york , ny / accesswire / may 7 , 2018 / pharmaceutical companies acadia and portola saw their shares bursting on friday . acadia moved higher on strong first quarter results of its parkinson\u2019s disease drug nuplazid while portola soared higher after receiving fda approval for andexx , an anticoagulant - reversal antidote .\nacadia plans to sell nuplazid on its own , without a pharmaceutical partner . so the company intends to hire about 135 people for its sales staff .\nacadia , with a stock value of more than $ 3 . 2 billion , has gained a following among investors and stock analysts who believe nuplazid will succeed . shares of acadia closed tuesday at $ 30 . 17 , down 6 . 4 percent for the day and up 21 percent for the year .\nin february 2001 , at the end of a buoyant biotech market , acadia filed for an initial public offering . but the company withdrew its offering in september of that year , citing poor market conditions . acadia then succeeded with its ipo in 2004 , raising $ 35 million at $ 7 per share .\nit took years for acadia\u2019s shares to recover from the loss of the schizophrenia drug , with the first sustained rally beginning in november 2012 , when shares traded for less than $ 2 apiece .\ni suggest investors seek some degree of margin of safety due to high institutional ownership in acad , in particular due to the strong presence of active hedge fund investors . this will allow an investor to reduce the impact of non - fundamental factors , such as volatile block trading impact on their portfolio value . however , other important factors we must never forget to assess are the fundamentals . i recommend you take a look at our latest free analysis report on acadia pharmaceuticals to see acad\u2019s fundamentals and whether it could be considered an undervalued opportunity .\nbeyond that , acadia ' s report shows it ' s having success at moving its clinical pipeline forward . long - term shareholders have plenty of reasons to remain optimistic about this company ' s future .\nthe company endured a major setback in june 2008 , with the failure of a schizophrenia drug in mid - stage clinical testing . its shares dropped 44 percent in one day , and acadia scrapped the medication .\nit underwent a dramatic makeover four years later : the business moved to san diego , adopted its present name and changed its business focus . instead of helping other companies find drugs , acadia decided to develop its own .\nacadia was founded in winooski , vt . , in 1993 as receptor technologies by mark brann , a professor at the university of vermont . the company originally focused on identifying drug candidates with its technology for rapid genomics screening .\nacadia ' s q2 results continue to support the idea that nuplazid is off to a fast start . that ' s great news for investors , and illustrates the benefits of entering a market where there is no competition in sight .\nat acadia , we are passionate about improving the lives of patients with central nervous system ( cns ) disorders . we are building the foundation to become a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapies in the cns area .\nacadia pharmaceuticals inc . ( acad ) today announced fda approval of a new capsule dose formulation and a new tablet strength of nuplazid ( pimavanserin ) to help in the treatment of patients living with hallucinations and delusions associated with parkinson\u2019s disease psychosis . the fda approval of a 34 mg nuplazid capsule formulation will provide patients with the recommended 34 mg once daily dose in a single , small capsule , reducing patient pill burden versus the current administration of two 17 mg tablets . in addition , the fda approval of a 10 mg tablet provides an optimized lower dosage strength in those patients who are concomitantly receiving strong cytochrome 3a4 inhibitors which can inhibit the metabolism of nuplazid .\nuli hacksell , chief executive for acadia , said the u . s . food and drug administration has recognized the importance of nuplazid , giving it a \u201cbreakthrough therapy\u201d designation this past summer . drugs with that categorization get expedited review by the agency .\nin this article , i will take a quick look at acadia pharmaceuticals inc\u2019s ( nasdaq : acad ) recent ownership structure \u2013 an unconventional investing subject , but an important one . ownership structure of a company has been found to affect share performance over time . the effect of an active institutional investor with a similar ownership as a passive pension - fund can be vastly different on a company\u2019s corporate governance and accountability to shareholders . while this may be more interesting for long - term investors , short - term investors can also benefit by paying attention to when these institutions trade in order to take advantage of the heightened volatility . now i will analyze acad\u2019s shareholder registry in more detail .\nlooking ahead , acadia will be presenting data from its phase 2 alzheimer ' s disease psychosis ( adp ) trial at a medical conference in november . since adp represents a larger market opportunity for nupalzid than pdp , it remains a must - watch program for shareholders .\nsometime in the first quarter of 2015 , acadia plans to submit a marketing application for its medication nuplazid . the drug , also known by its generic name of pimavanserin , has successfully completed phase 3 testing for parkinson\u2019s disease psychosis . it\u2019s in phase 2 clinical trials for schizophrenia and alzheimer\u2019s disease psychosis .\nif you want to work in an environment where you can make a difference and help build things , acadia is the place to be . for people like me , this provides challenge and excitement every day . what inspires me is that what i\u2019m doing today will actually matter to patients living with parkinson\u2019s disease psychosis .\nwe hire talented people who thrive in a dynamic environment and have the experience , resilience , and flexibility to get results . our job satisfaction is rooted in knowing that the work we do can have a real impact on the lives of patients , caregivers and the healthcare community who serve them . it is this talent , dedication and shared purpose that make acadia an exciting place to work .\nin keeping with our commitment to the communities in which we do business , and in compliance with state and federal law , acadia is an equal opportunity employer . our employment policies and procedures ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without unlawful regard to race , color , religion , national origin , ancestry , sex , sexual orientation , age , veteran\u2019s status , marital status , medical condition , and physical or mental disability , or any other characteristic protected by law . as an equal opportunity employer , we hire without consideration as to race , religion , creed , color , national origin , age , gender , sexual orientation , marital status , veteran status or disability , or any other characteristic protected by law .\nnext year , the 21 - year - old company expects to begin delivering on that promise .\ntogether , these conditions represent a huge population of patients \u2014 and thus a potentially huge pharmaceutical market .\nproduct : nuplazid , which has gone through phase 3 clinical testing for parkinson\u2019s disease psychosis with good results . company is expected to seek marketing approval for the medication next year from u . s . food and drug administration .\nscientists have found no cure for parkinson\u2019s disease , a neurodegenerative movement disorder that affects about a million americans , or for alzheimer\u2019s , which afflicts more than 5 million . as both diseases are linked to aging , the number of patients is expected to grow .\nthere are treatments for schizophrenia , which affects roughly 1 percent of the u . s . population , but they frequently don\u2019t work .\nwhile these diseases have very different causes , they\u2019re often associated with delusions , hallucinations and agitation \u2014 symptoms that nuplazid is designed to counter .\nclinical testing indicates that nuplazid doesn\u2019t produce the dangerous side effects of other anti - psychotic medications . in addition , the drug promotes sleep , an important benefit in its own right .\nnuplazid blocks a specific cellular receptor \u2014 a molecular target on the surface of a cell \u2014 used by the neurotransmitter serotonin . it counteracts psychosis symptoms in parkinson\u2019s patients without interfering with other parkinson\u2019s medications , which often act on another neurotransmitter , dopamine .\n\u201cwe think pimavanserin has a good shot at improving on the atypical ( anti - psychotic drugs ) for the same reason it appears to do so in parkinson\u2019s disease psychosis : efficacy with a cleaner safety profile due to more targeted activity , \u201d analyst charles duncan of the research firm piper jaffray wrote in a nov . 11 research report .\n\u201cthis tells us they share our view of the unmet medical need in parkinson\u2019s disease psychosis , and that they are also impressed by the clinical data we have , \u201d hacksell said . \u201cso things look very good , very exciting . \u201d\nhallucinations related to this type of psychosis can be especially disturbing , he said . \u201cit\u2019s very common that they see a deceased relative on the other side of the table , \u201d hacksell said .\nand the burden of caring for the patient frequently falls on his or her spouse , who may not know how to cope with the deterioration in behavior .\n\u201cthey have paranoid delusions , they are afraid their spouse is having an affair . all of this causes a lot of stress in the relationship , \u201d hacksell explained . \u201cparkinson\u2019s psychosis is the major reason why parkinson\u2019s patients have to go to nursing homes . the caregiver can\u2019t deal with the patient anymore . \u201d\n\u201cwe could have gone one of two ways \u2014 build up the company for short - term revenue as a research tool company or become a drug - discovery company , \u201d brann said in a 2005 interview . \u201cmy passion was to be a drug - discovery company , to develop drugs , and that\u2019s the path we went down . \u201d\nnow , with years of testing data to buttress nuplazid\u2019s efficacy , prospects are looking up , hacksell said . assuming all goes well , the company could have fda marketing approval sometime in mid - 2015 .\nmeanwhile , more clinical trials are planned for nuplazid \u2014 one for schizophrenia and another for parkinson\u2019s patients with sleep disturbances .\n\u2022neurodegenerative disorder that makes movement increasingly difficult . symptoms include tremors , slurred speech and changes to a person\u2019s gait .\n\u2022as many as 1 million americans have the illness , according to the parkinson\u2019s disease foundation .\npimavanserin for patients with parkinson ' s disease psychosis : a randomized , placebo - controlled phase 3 trial . the lancet , 383 , 533 - 540 ( 2014 ) .\nnew york , ny / accesswire / july 9 , 2018 / u . s . equities posted solid gains on friday , ending the week on a positive note , supported by a stronger - than - expected jobs report . the dow jones industrial average . . .\nthese biotech stocks have taken a beating this year . but are any of them ready to rebound ?\nthe company saw a net income of - $ 54 . 29 million in q1 2018 compared to - $ 87 . 84 million in q1 2017 . this resulted in the company\u2019s net income per share rising to - $ 0 . 44 in q1 2018 from its net income per share of - $ 0 . 72 in q1 2017 .\nthis represents an increase in short interest as investors who seek to profit from falling equity prices added to their short positions on june 26 . index ( pmi ) data , output in the healthcare sector is rising .\nshares pop after the company reports upbeat regulatory news . here ' s what shareholders need to know .\nshort interest is moderately high for acad with between 10 and 15 % of shares outstanding currently on loan . this represents an increase in short interest as investors who seek to profit from falling equity prices added to their short positions on june 26 . over the last month , growth of etfs holding acad is favorable , with net inflows of $ 6 . 37 billion .\nnew york , ny / accesswire / june 21 , 2018 / u . s . markets were mixed wednesday as global trade concerns continue to be a focus . the nasdaq and s & p 500 index posted gains driven by deal making activities . . .\nnew york , ny / accesswire / june 14 , 2018 / u . s . markets fell wednesday after the federal reserve raised interest rates and hinted at more increases were coming in 2018 . the dow jones industrial average . . .\nthe last change in the short interest score occurred more than 1 month ago and implies that there has been little change in sentiment among investors who seek to profit from falling equity prices . index ( pmi ) data , output in the healthcare sector is rising .\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 .\nshares popped after the company reported better - than - expected second quarter results and issued bullish full - year guidance .\nreporting blow - out earnings and sharing upbeat guidance , shares of the commercial - stage biopharma , which focuses on diseases of the central nervous system , were trading 13 . 9 % higher as of 1 : 35 p . m . edt on wednesday .\nrevenue from sales of the company ' s parkinson ' s disease psychosis ( pdp ) drug nuplazid totaled $ 30 . 5 million - - far ahead of the $ 19 . 6 million that wall street had expected . however , it should be noted that the figure included a one - time benefit of $ 3 . 6 million because the company transitioned its revenue recognition method of accounting to the sell - in method .\nnet loss was $ 67 . 4 million , or $ 0 . 55 per share - - far lower than $ 0 . 71 loss that market watchers had anticipated .\nmanagement guided for full - year sales of nuplazid to land between $ 105 million and $ 115 million . the midpoint of this range is far ahead of the $ 94 million in revenue that wall street had projected .\nthe company held an end - of - phase - 2 meeting with the fda related to its alzheimer ' s disease psychosis program . management says that the meeting went well , and that a phase 3 study will kick off in the next few months .\n25 new sales reps were deployed to expand the company ' s focus on the long - term care market . the company now has more than 150 total sales reps deployed in the field .\ngiven the better - than - expected q2 results , upbeat guidance , and positive meeting with the fda , it is easy to understand why shares are rising today .\nbrian feroldi has no position in any stocks mentioned . the motley fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned . the motley fool has a disclosure policy .\nbrian feroldi has been covering the healthcare industry for the motley fool since 2015 . brian ' s investing goal is to find the highest quality companies that he can find , buy them , and then to sit back and let compounding work its magic . see all of his articles here and make sure you follow him on twitter . follow @ brianferoldi\nhow pandora media inc . shares soared 63 . 5 % higher in the first half of 2018\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 ? use the symbol lookup tool . alphabetize the sort order of my symbols\nsign up now to become a urltoken member and begin receiving instant notifications when key events occur that affect the stocks you follow .\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 .\nwith an institutional ownership of 78 . 83 % , acad can face volatile stock price movements if institutions execute block trades on the open market , more so , when there are relatively small amounts of shares available on the market to trade however , as not all institutions are alike , such high volatility events , especially in the short - term , have been more frequently linked to active market participants like hedge funds . considering hedge funds hold a stake of 21 . 16 % in the company , acad shares may experience high short - term volatility as this class of institutions are frequently found to sell significantly during market - wide shocks . we should dig deeper into the company\u2019s ownership structure to find how the rest of its ownership structure can impact its investment case .\nanother important group of shareholders are company insiders . insider ownership has to do more with how the company is managed and less to do with the direct impact of the magnitude of shares trading on the market . a stake of 0 . 18 % in the large - cap acad is relatively significant . this means there is some alignment of interest with shareholders . a higher level of insider ownership has been found to reflect the choosing of projects with higher return on investments compared to lower returning projects for the sake of expansion . i will also like to check what insiders have been doing recently with their holdings . insider buying may be a sign of upbeat future expectations , however , selling doesn\u2019t necessarily mean the opposite as insiders may be motivated by their personal financial needs .\nbill gates dropped out of college to found microsoft . he ' s a prodigy who has become one of the richest men in the world . but when it comes to the stock market , he follows the advice of billionaire investor warren buffett . so what stocks is he holding today ? click here to view a\ncameron graduated from a double degree in finance and economics . he currently works as an analyst at a small asset management company . he has never been a fan of shorting , and has always believed that the only type of investment strategy is going long for the long term . he says the best way to get into the market is to find a mentor who has invested and to read a lot of books and articles . reach cameron by sending an email at cameron . brookes @ 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 .\nthe u . s . food and drug administration today approved nuplazid ( pimavanserin ) tablets , the first drug approved to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with psychosis experienced by some people with parkinson\u2019s disease .\nhallucinations or delusions can occur in as many as 50 percent of patients with parkinson\u2019s disease at some time during the course of their illness . people who experience them see or hear things that are not there ( hallucinations ) and / or have false beliefs ( delusions ) . the hallucinations and delusions experienced with parkinson\u2019s disease are serious symptoms , and can lead to thinking and emotions that are so impaired that the people experiencing them may not relate to loved ones well or take appropriate care of themselves .\n\u201challucinations and delusions can be profoundly disturbing and disabling , \u201d said mitchell mathis , m . d . , director of the division of psychiatry products in the fda\u2019s center for drug evaluation and research . \u201cnuplazid represents an important treatment for people with parkinson\u2019s disease who experience these symptoms . \u201d\nan estimated 50 , 000 americans are diagnosed with parkinson\u2019s disease each year , according to the national institutes of health , and about one million americans have the condition . the neurological disorder typically occurs in people over age 60 , when cells in the brain that produce a chemical called dopamine become impaired or die . dopamine helps transmit signals between the areas of the brain that produce smooth , purposeful movement - - like eating , writing and shaving . early symptoms of the disease are subtle and occur gradually . in some people parkinson\u2019s disease progresses more quickly than in others . as the disease progresses , the shaking , or tremor , which affects the majority of people with parkinson\u2019s disease , may begin to interfere with daily activities . other symptoms may include depression and other emotional changes ; hallucinations and delusions ; difficulty in swallowing , chewing , and speaking ; urinary problems or constipation ; skin problems ; and sleep disruptions .\nthe effectiveness of nuplazid was shown in a six - week clinical trial of 199 participants . nuplazid was shown to be superior to placebo in decreasing the frequency and / or severity of hallucinations and delusions without worsening the primary motor symptoms of parkinson\u2019s disease .\nas with other atypical antipsychotic drugs , nuplazid has a boxed warning alerting health care professionals about an increased risk of death associated with the use of these drugs to treat older people with dementia - related psychosis . no drug in this class is approved to treat patients with dementia - related psychosis .\nin clinical trials , the most common side effects reported by participants taking nuplazid were : swelling , usually of the ankles , legs , and feet due to the accumulation of excessive fluid in the tissue ( peripheral edema ) ; nausea ; and abnormal state of mind ( confused state ) .\nnuplazid was granted breakthrough therapy designation for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with parkinson\u2019s disease . breakthrough therapy designation is a program designed to expedite the development and review of drugs that are intended to treat a serious condition and where preliminary clinical evidence indicates that the drug may demonstrate substantial improvement over available therapy on a clinically significant endpoint . the drug was also granted a priority review . the fda\u2019s priority review program provides for an expedited review of drugs that offer a significant improvement in the safety or effectiveness for the treatment , prevention , or diagnosis of a serious condition .\nthe fda , an agency within the u . s . department of health and human services , protects the public health by assuring the safety , effectiveness , and security of human and veterinary drugs , vaccines and other biological products for human use , and medical devices . the agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation\u2019s food supply , cosmetics , dietary supplements , products that give off electronic radiation , and for regulating tobacco products .\npage last updated : 05 / 02 / 2016 note : if you need help accessing information in different file formats , see instructions for downloading viewers and players . language assistance available : espa\u00f1ol | \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587 | ti\u1ebfng vi\u1ec7t | \ud55c\uad6d\uc5b4 | tagalog | \u0440\u0443\u0441\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0439 | \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a\u0629 | krey\u00f2l ayisyen | fran\u00e7ais | polski | portugu\u00eas | italiano | deutsch | \u65e5\u672c\u8a9e | \u0641\u0627\u0631\u0633\u06cc | english\nand compensation values are for the last fiscal year ending on that date . pay is salary , bonuses , etc . exercised is the value of options exercised during the fiscal year . currency in usd .\nthe pillar scores are audit : 2 ; board : 4 ; shareholder rights : 8 ; compensation : 10 .\nscores indicate decile rank relative to index or region . a decile score of 1 indicates lower governance risk , while a 10 indicates higher governance risk ."]}
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( promo piece published by decipher inc . , for their wars trading card game . published on the net ) ( wtcg ) \u2022 the first arrow was light , but the second went deep ( promo piece published by decipher inc . , for their wars trading card game . published on the net ) ( wtcg ) \u2022 a monster among monsters ( promo piece published by decipher inc . , for their wars trading card game . published on the net ) ( wtcg )\n\u2022 elven lords ( flying buffalo inc . ) ( collecting the mini - solos above and adding new material )\ncopyright \u00a9 1995 - 2018 ebay inc . all rights reserved . accessibility , user agreement , privacy , cookies and adchoice\nbefore decipher inc lost the license to print star wars cards in 2001 , they released a card revealing we\u2019d actually seen a scruffy looking nerf herder \u2014 a guy who herded nerfs \u2014 on screen . what was the character\u2019s name ?\n\u2022 overkill ( 2nd edition ) ( flying buffalo , inc . ) ( a completely different text from the first edition )\n\u2022 jade jaguar ( blade / flying buffalo , inc . ) ( a solo for mercenaries , spies and private eyes )\nprivacy statement decipher , inc . survey information privacy principles : at decipher , we respect the privacy of our clients and their customers . our privacy policy governs the collection , use , retention and security of information gathered from respondents . we do not disclose any personally identifiable information about survey respondents to third parties , except in reporting the survey responses to our clients or as required by law or legal process . personally identifiable information means information that individually identifies you , such as your name , address , email address or social security number . what kind of information does decipher collect ? decipher collects a wide range of information about respondents , depending on the information needs . generally , decipher surveys may request certain personal , identifiable , financial or demographic information and respondents ' specific opinions about a variety of goods and services , among other things . such information is voluntarily provided and the respondent may decline to answer any question . what does decipher , inc . do with respondent information ? decipher , inc . reports information ( demographic data , etc . ) gathered during surveys to clients . decipher , inc . does not disclose a respondent ' s personal , identifiable information to any clients other than the commissioner of the research . decipher , inc . respects your solicitation preference . we honor respondents ' requests to be excluded from marketing solicitations . to be removed from this mailing list , simply go to urltoken and submit your email address for removal . decipher , inc . provides security safeguards to protect respondent information . we use advanced technology and information management techniques to implement security , audit , and control programs designed to protect respondent data . in addition , we protect the privacy of information sent to and from our web sites and use specific controls designed to identify and authenticate all our online clients and prevent and detect unauthorized access to our web sites . this privacy policy is effective as of may 31 , 2011 .\ni received an email from decipher inc . . . an independent marketing company doing a survey ( supposedly ) on behalf of ebay . . . anyone know if it ' s legit or some company looking for marketing or phishing on their own ? ?\nflying buffalo , inc . , published a gaming magazine called sorcerer\u2019s apprentice . during the magazine\u2019s run , mike wrote two columns for it :\n\u2022 mages blood and old bones * \u2020 ( flying buffalo , inc . ) ( winner of gamer magazine\u2019s best game fiction of 1992 award )\nfounded in 1983 by warren holland , decipher inc . is a worldwide leader in the collectible card game industry and fan club industry . the company ' s trading card game studio produces star trek\u2122 and the lord of the rings\u2122 trading card games . decipher ' s fan club studio operates the official fan clubs for star trek\u2122 and the lord of the rings\u2122 , which includes publishing official fan magazines and managing online stores . decipher ' s rpg ( roleplaying games ) & miniatures studio is responsible for the creation of the all - new star trek\u2122 roleplaying games and the lord of the rings\u2122 roleplaying games . decipher ' s online games studio offers digital versions of its star trek\u2122 and the lord of the rings\u2122 trading card games . decipher ' s games studio produces leading party , card , and board games such as how to host a murder\u00ae , how to host a teen mystery\u00ae , pente\u00ae , scratchees , \u2122 and more . decipher ' s boy crazy ! \u2122 studio markets the popular boy crazy ! \u2122 brand for girls which includes a magazine , web site at boycrazy . com , trading cards , and various publishing and licensing ventures .\nit is easy to say that the profession is the second oldest profession known to man , however , it very difficult to decipher where exactly it came to be .\n* citybook iv : on the road * ( flying buffalo , inc . ) * more tales of the black widow ( fasa corporation ) * sprawl sites * ( fasa corporation )\ncollaborative research agreement between grdi scientists , genome alberta and four industry partners ( cargill limited , dow agrosciences canada inc . , kws saat ag and rapool - ring gmbh ) formalized in february 2009\nbut it is what it is , and the game was announced . decipher had built a dream , and the dream was spreading out into reality , taking its form . now we just had to wait for our first real taste of the setting , but before that , decipher had one innovation with wars that is really quite remarkable , and dare i say it , far ahead\nseveral more books were planned , including books based on klingons , diplomats , and traders . decipher was forced to close down their rpg studio before those books were published , so although they were written those books haven ' t been released . on november 12 , 2007 , decipher ceo warren holland confirmed that the company would no longer be releasing any material concerning the star trek rpg .\nwars was originally a trading card game ( like magic the gathering ) by decipher inc . , and then later an roleplaying game ( like dungeons and dragons ) by mongoose publishing , as well as a wonderful series of short stories and novellas ! . wars is science fiction , and to create it decipher brought in star wars writer michael a . stackpole , and lord of the rings artist john howe to flesh out the world - - and man does it show . wars is a highly thought out detailed universe , where no one group is purely the good or bad guys , and where people ' s decisions and choices matter , and can drastically effect the universe .\nswccg has come a long way since first being produced by decipher . if you are a new or returning player , start here to see what you need to get started or get back into the game . ( more )\nyet , despite all the 20 / 20 hindsight and previous doomsaying , its hard to say that the decision to make wars wasn ' t a sound one from a business perspective . decipher had a devoted following from the star wars ccg , and its players had given huge lipservice to wanting to continue playing with the mechanics of that game . decipher could reap all the profits from the game if it was successful , without having to pay a large license fee to lucasfilm . decipher could finally have its own game that could run forever like magic the gathering , unrestrained by how many movies there were to make into cards , and unhindered by how long its license for the game would last . let me stress : this was a gamble worth taking , and it was one that while costly if a failure , decipher could afford to take barring some huge unforeseen misfortune that i am not foreshadowing at all whatsoever .\n\u2022 its the thought that counts ( whatdunits edited by mike resnick , daw ) ( p ) \u2022 wind tiger ( mages blood and old bones edited by elizabeth t . danforth and michael a . stackpole , flying buffalo , inc . ) ( p )\n9 . the audit team for shady business inc . is applying data analytics techniques to help identify areas where fraud might be occurring . in which of the following situations would examining the ratio of maximum values to minimum values within a data set be most useful ?\nas the tour wrapped up , we walked up to a display of a mayan calendar . it looked impossible to decipher . indeed , gillespie pointed out that misinterpretations had led some people to believe that the world would end dec . 21 . gillespie said the predictions were misguided .\nthe optimism surrounding wars at this point was , depending on your point of view : sad , naive , inspiring , or just corporate spin . getting down on wars is easy , after all it did fail , and unfortunately there were plenty of people at the time down on wars for reasons entirely unrelated to the quality of what decipher was creating at the time . decipher had a hugely bestselling game with their star wars collectable card game , and they continued that with their lord of the rings game , but decipher made some questionable business decisions with its star wars game that tainted the opinions of many players , which we will discuss in more detail later . essentially , many shop owners were reluctant to carry the wars trading card game from the moment it was announced , and their reluctance was a hurdle the game never really overcame .\ndecipher sought to rejuvenate the star wars customizable card game mechanics after losing the license in 2001 , creating the nonlicensed wars trading card game in 2004 . consumer apathy resulted in the game being placed on indefinite hiatus after less than a year in production , and officially cancelled a few months later .\nresearch in this area focuses on important aspects of seed quality and aims to decipher the genes that control seed development , carbon partitioning , protein quality , oil quality , starch quality , and the accumulation of anti - nutritional compounds . compounds of nutraceutical interest under study include phytosterols , anthramides and glucans .\nten years later , a new market of gaming was beginning with the introduction of collectible card games ( ccgs ) . seeing the opportunity in this market , game designers tom braunlich and rollie tesh ( both former pente world champions ) conceptualized a media license - based ccg , and in november 1993 approached decipher with the idea . [ 3 ] the following month , decipher acquired the license from paramount to create a ccg based on star trek : the next generation . in august 1994 , the new game was previewed for the first time at gen con , and in november 1994 it was officially released .\n\u2022 wildest dreams ( army of the fantastic edited by john marco and john helfers , daw ) \u2022 seemless ( pandora\u2019s closet edited by jean rabe and john helfers , daw ) ( mb ) \u2022 no rest for the wicked ( wizards , inc edited by loren l . coleman and john helfers , daw ) ( tm )\nits may 4th 2004 , the united states has been at war in iraq for over a year now , not to mention that we ' re still in afghanistan . things aren ' t really that great . star wars episode 3 is coming next year , so that will be exciting , but in the meantime at decipher games , star wars is the problem of the day . a few years ago , lucasfilm decided to give the license for creating the star wars trading card game to wizards of the coast , which was a problem because decipher had been making a profitable star wars tcg for years with a huge built in playerbase . sure , decipher had other games : the lord of the rings card game was doing well , and the star trek game was moseying along well to , but star wars had been the cash cow that had really made the company , and not everybody wanted to switch over to hobbiton adventures .\nwhich leads us back to an annoying point : this game wouldn ' t exist if decipher hadn ' t lost the star wars license , and its creators seem more than a little miffed that they did . for a game that is continuing the legacy of an older game , and courting its player base , one can ' t help but sense a bit of underlying anger , real or imagined , that lucasfilm left them high and dry . while everyone involved seems very excited and happy to be working on something with no chain and no master , if the game fails decipher is going to be in some serious trouble .\ntry googling wars . what comes up ? its not this game , that\u2019s for sure , and it wasn ' t even 10 years ago . in order to get to wars you have to put in other keywords like \u201cmumon rift\u201d , \u201cdecipher\u201d , \u201cgrail quest books\u201d , etc . the name literally cannot stand by itself .\nmaximoff inc . ( \u201cmaximoff\u201d ) was , at one time , the largest distributor of quality men\u2019s clothing in western canada . however , after a couple of poorly planned attempts to enter the us marketplace , maximoff\u2019s board of directors became concerned about the company\u2019s increasing financial difficulties and requested a re - organizational consultation with an independent , external third party .\n( canseq ) collaborative research agreement between nrc , aafc , genome alberta and four industry partners ( cargill limited , dow agrosciences canada inc . , kws saat ag and rapool - ring gmbh ) that was formalized in february 2009 . this large - scale collaboration ensures strong participation of canada in a multi - national project aiming at sequencing two chromosomes of the\ndecipher was originally founded by warren holland in 1983 as a games producing company . their first project was to launch the successful how to host a murder line of party games . shortly after that , they purchased the license for pente from parker brothers , and started to produce that game as well , maintaining a position in the games market .\nwhat this meant was that wars ' announcement wasn ' t so much an announcement of the continuation of the star wars ccg as it was an entirely new endeavor that for all it tried to be like star wars , wasn ' t going to be accepted as just the fill in for decipher not having the star wars license . the announcement needed to pack a punch .\nfewer games would eliminate any semblance of an actual winner being selected . twelve games between seven teams already leads to an impossible - to - decipher jumble of games that somehow sends mexico to the bronze medal game with an 0 - 2 record . after the tournament , i realize i never saw an official bracket and tried drawing one . it ' s . . . difficult :\nkenner released at - at and at - st toys as part of their empire strikes back line , and hasbro released toys based on those molds when the special edition trilogy was distributed . micro machines also released at - at , at - st , and at - te toys . [ 38 ] [ 39 ] [ 40 ] [ 41 ] both decipher inc . and wizards of the coast published at - at and at - st cards for their star wars customizable card game and star wars trading card game , respectively . [ 42 ] [ 43 ] [ 44 ] lego has released at - at , at - st , at - ap , at - ot , at - rt , and at - te models . [ 45 ] [ 46 ] [ 47 ] [ 48 ] [ 49 ] [ 50 ] [ 51 ]\nwhat was decided is obvious to you reading this : a new card game would be created , one using the same rules as the old star wars ccg , but with a new setting created and owned by decipher so that they would never lose the rights to it . the plan was ambitious : despite decipher ' s extensive ccg experience , all of their most profitable games had been from licensed properties from other companies . they had made their name off of making games from movies and tv shows , and had practically perfected the art of managing to take tiny details in the background of images and creating whole new cards and characters out of them . to make their own game , they would need to create their own art for the game , not to mention create a whole new setting the game could be set in .\nthe field of computer forensics is an area that continues to grow and receive media attention . whereas five or ten years ago it was uncommon for someone on a television show to say : \u201ci\u2019ll get that computer back to the lab for further analysis , \u201d tv programs like law & order and csi : crime scene investigation have made phrases such as these almost commonplace . and as technology begins to permeate through more and more facets of society , the demand for experts able to decipher all of technology\u2019s bites and bytes is only going to increase .\nwhat we ' re allowed to see changes of course , and no two of us see it quite alike . we ' re only seeing with our ears and our mind , after all . other people float in and out of the broom closet , we can shift time around to see them come and go so we don ' t have to be patient about it . there is decipher ceo warren holland , there are the designers of the game , there is michael stackpole the beloved author , that\u2019s a lot of people there for this place , and yet no aslan appears .\nfor now though , they are focused on the old guard , and the enhancements to the old game seem downright delectable . a streamlining of the often overcomplicated rules of the original game ? a single card - back instead of the two card backs that the old star wars game had ? yes please ! the press release also cites a figure from warren holland , decipher ' s ceo , stating that they had received tens of thousands of emails asking them to continue the mechanics from the star wars ccg , and that this new game would allow them to control the destiny of the game for its players .\ni myself remember going excitedly into my local game store , the former \u201cbower street cards and games\u201d ( now \u201crealms games\u201d in a different location ) and asking if they were going to carry wars . the owner just laughed for a moment , and said no . i was crestfallen , but no one was really that interested at the store . no one was interested in pre - ordering boxes of the game , and people seemed more interested in the remaining supply of the old star wars card game than decipher ' s replacement for it , and most of the players had jumped ship straight for the lord of the rings cardgame , myself included .\nwhile the names are exciting for fans of lord of the rings or star wars , they aren ' t particularly well known outside the circles of those fandoms . neither of them are in the colloquial sense of the term , rock stars . indeed , it focuses the message clearly : this is a game for the fans we already have . this is what you like ? this is what we are giving you ! while drawing in the old crowd of a popular game is a pretty good move , we ' re still left with one big problem : how is decipher going to draw in people who are not already familiar with the star wars ccg ?\nits june 26th 2004 , and we ' re inside a broom closet . its a rather cramped broom closet somewhere in the decipher head quarters , and while its inconvenient , it makes us all feel a bit like harry potter . there ' s quite a lot of stuff going on outside this broom closet in the rest of the world , but we don ' t really care too much about a lot of it . what we do care about is where this broom closet reaches , for while no one is coming to take us to hogwarts from it , and it doesn ' t lead to narnia , this broom closet it sending out a signal over the world wide web , a signal that will cry out to the seething masses longing for sci - fi : wars is imminent , wars is upon us , and lo there shall be lots of wars .\nits november 10th 2004 , the iraqi city of mosul has gone under curfew due to attacks by rebels , an islamic school in the netherlands is lit aflame , president bush nominates a new secretary general all while irregularities are being reported in the vote count . the film version of \u201cthe polar express\u201d is released , delighting children and weirding adults out with the strange hollow and lifeless eyes of its characters . two days later \u201cfinding neverland\u201d is released , about jm barrie ' s creation of peter pan and neverland , and at the same time \u201cseed of chucky\u201d is released which everyone just tries to forget existed . eminem tops the charts with \u201cjust lose it\u201d followed by nelly and tim mcgraw collaborating for some reason , and maroon 5 right behind with a song which is definitely about every single woman listening to it . meanwhile on the internet , decipher games uploads a pdf to their website of version 1 . 1 of their introduction to the wars universe .\na formative evaluation of the genomics r & d initiative was conducted in 2006 by an independent consultant ( performance management network inc . ) concluding to its overall success and relevance to deliver well - managed credible research for policy , regulation and other government decisions . the evaluation confirmed that for the most part , the six government departments had limited capacity to carry out genomics research before the implementation of grdi , and that grdi had been successful in increasing that capacity . departments supported by grdi funds have managed to increase their human resource capacity as well as enhance the tools , equipment , infrastructure and networks required to undertake genomics r & d and participate in broader , high - impact programs established through formal and informal collaborations with canadian and international organizations ( governmental , university , non - governmental and private sector organizations ) . the review also concluded to the legitimate and necessary role for government in genomics r & d , and to the complementing nature of grdi and other federal or provincial initiatives in this area without overlap or duplication .\nwe pull back away from the 4th wall , and just listen to some of what this podcast is . for something recorded in a broom closet in 2004 , its remarkably professional and well done . if it didn ' t mention dates from a decade a go , the production values are high enough you might not realize it isn ' t current , it might even be better than some of the podcasts in that strange future of 2014 . but it is also a voice singing to the choir . while we can hear it , and it is giving us this tour of decipher games , its hard to not be aware that this is a private tour . its just us , and really that is the way it should be . the average joe isn ' t going to care about this , and the average joe isn ' t going to want to listen to a podcast about how exciting an upcoming tournament ten year ago was , but we still do . because we ' re fans , and we listen .\nwhich takes us to a shift in topic : the name \u201cwars\u201d for the game . the first mention of wars has it called \u201cthe mumon rip wars\u201d , which sounds a bit silly . luckily some fans suggest the word \u201crift\u201d rather than \u201crip\u201d and a much better name is born . \u201cthe mumon rift wars\u201d card game it is ! unfortunately that wasn ' t to last however , as there was another game being made called \u201crifts\u201d that was rather unhappy there was another game using the word \u201crift\u201d in its title . to belay any controversy or legal action , decipher changed the name to just wars . out of all of the decisions about wars , this one might be the worst . while i ' ll be picking through and over - analyzing every wars release ever over the next few weeks , and slowly talking about my analysis of why things did or didn ' t work , its hard to put off the very name of the game itself . lets just be clear about this : i love wars more than any other sci - fi universe ever , its my favorite game , and my favorite setting , but wars is a godawful name for it .\n7 . ( b ) the notes to a company\u2019s financial statements are notoriously difficult to decipher , particularly for readers without a financial or accounting background or education . consequently , the notes can be an excellent candidate for fraudulent manipulation by management . one tool for assessing the readability of the notes to financial statements is the fog index developed by robert gunning . the fog index uses an algorithm to measure the readability of a sample of english writing ; the score that results from the calculation represents the number of years of formal education needed to understand the text upon an initial reading . because notes to financial statements are inherently complex , it is not surprising that many receive a fog index score well beyond what would be considered easily readable by almost anyone\u2014including their intended audience . ( test the fog index at urltoken . ) therefore , a high fog index alone is not necessarily an indicator of fraudulent activity . the real value in applying the fog index to financial statement fraud detection lies in using the index to make comparisons between particular notes within the same period , to similar notes in other periods , or to the notes of other organizations in the same industry . any significant changes or deviations in a fog index score that are highlighted by these types of comparisons could indicate fraudulent activity and warrant a closer look .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ncreate a blog , promote your business , or build a site for your personal use . your web address is memorable and uniquely your own .\na song for every summer mood : a not - so - typ . . .\nthe lord of the rings : war in the north : t . . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwith the young jedi collectible card game ( yj : ccg ) you can collect all your fave droids , jedi and aliens from star wars : episode 1 - the phantom menace . then you can command them and fight for naboo , coruscant and other planets . you start the game with a starter deck of cards , 30 light side and 30 dark side . you and a buddy pick a side , draw cards and decide who goes first . the first guy plops down a location from the movies - the jedi council chamber , or maybe a swamp on naboo - then your character cards fight over it . you play aliens , jedi , droids , weapons and battle cards to power up your side . you win by wiping out your opponent on two different planets , or by having them run out of cards .\nthe battle plan system is a cool feature of the combat system - it adds some wicked strategy to combat . unfortunately , that ' s about all there is for coolness when it comes to basic card game . you need to head to urltoken and check out the jedi lightsaber dueling rules to add some kick to your battles .\nthe cards themselves are top - notch . they have pictures from the movies and cool graphics so they ' re totally styling . you can add to your collection with booster packs or by trading with your buddies .\nyj : ccg is cool for [ kwlink224 ] star wars fans , or people looking for a simple card game that ' s more fun than solitaire . 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- this is an entire history stack .\nfurthermore , an event will be emitted . the $ rootscope will $ broadcast ( ) a history . undone event with the following information :\noldvalue : the value the expression was changed from . this is a copy !\nthis only works if you have previously undone something , of course . you can undo multiple times , then redo multiple times . the event emitted after redo is history . redone and the information is the same .\nuse history . canundo ( exp , scope ) and history . canredo ( exp , scope ) if you need to know those things .\nif you are looking at history . history and know where in the stack you want to go , pass a third parameter and you will revert to a specific revision in the stack :\n. . . which will revert directly to the 23rd revision , no questions asked .\nin addition , the history . reverted event will return to you the pointer that you passed it ( which is 0 by default ) .\nmaybe it could use a different name , but often situations arise where you want to watch an entire array of objects for a change in any of those objects ' properties . it would be incredibly inefficient to watch the entire array / object for changes , and you wouldn ' t necessarily know what property got updated .\n' foo with id { { f . id } } changed to { { f . name } } '\n' foo with id { { key } } changed its name to { { value . name } } '\nnow , whenever a name of any one of those things changes , history will be put on the stack .\nso you can bind to undo ( ) in your view , and it will undo the change to foos [ 0 ] . name .\ndata , as passed to the event handler , will look similar to the history . undone event as mentioned above :\nlocals : a scope containing your expression ' s value . for example , above we will have the object f available in locals , with a name property .\nthere are two special injections into your change / undo / redo / etc . handlers :\n$ expression the expression that changed . this may be simple , like foo , or complex like urltoken if you have used a deep watch .\n$ locals the scope against which the change was made . if this is simple , like in the case of a history . watch ( ) , you probably don ' t need it . but if you are doing a deep watch , then you will want to use this , because it does not represent the scope you originally started with !\nyou can group a bunch of changes together and undo them all at once . note that currently you must actually be watching the changed variables in some manner ; you must use watch ( ) or deepwatch ( ) first , then issue the batch .\nnext we ' ll initiate a batch . you will receive a special new scope within your watch object that you can then pass to history . rollback ( ) , which will roll back all changes made within the batch closure . see below .\nthe function you pass to history . batch ( ) will accept a scope parameter , and that is actually a child scope of the real scope . changes are made here and propagated to the parent ' s history .\nnote the second parameter , which is optional and defaults to $ rootscope , just like the other functions in the api .\nyou do not have to use the child variable unless you want to . it ' s perfectly legit , if you are in a digest loop already , to just make assignments . the following is equivalent , again , if you are already in a digest ( if you are using this code in a controller , you are likely in a digest ; if you ' re using it in a directive , you may or may not be depending on what you ' re up to ) :\nnow let ' s issue a rollback . note that you can also listen for the history . batchbegan and history . batchended events that are broadcast from the $ rootscope , if you want to implement more general functionality .\nthis batching hasn ' t been tested with the\nlazy\nfunctionality mentioned earlier ( yet ) , but it will certainly help you support mass changes to many variables at once , and be able to report those changes to the user .\nmuseums and tourists typically go hand in hand , but here in las vegas , the natural history museum is busier with locals than out - of - town visitors .\nnext to cashman field and in the heart of the emerging cultural corridor , the museum at 900 las vegas blvd . north offers a bright harbor from the city\u2019s noise and neon , as well as a chance for children to see things that will widen their eyes . i\u2019m no kid , but even i was wowed by a tour from executive director marilyn gillespie and fundraiser deanna ackerman .\nwe first encountered a section on parasites , this year\u2019s traveling exhibit . let me tell you : parasites look a little unsettling when they\u2019re magnified to human size .\nwe moved on to a stunning display of a lion frozen in the act of attacking a wildebeest . the piece was constructed by a taxidermist at the smithsonian institution .\nsome 30 , 000 clark county students gape at such displays annually . for many , it\u2019s their first time in a museum .\nwe passed by a tank with a swimming shark and some rays before encountering bonnie , an 11 - foot burmese python , the same species disrupting the florida ecosystem . she was rescued from a closet eight years ago and could grow to be 25 feet . her original mate , clyde , died last year . she\u2019s now pursuing a relationship with a younger , smaller male named boots , who was asleep in a corner . i wished him luck .\nwe then approached exhibits on fossils and extinct animals , which i found particularly fascinating .\n\u201cthe kids in the community call us the dinosaur museum , \u201d said gillespie , who has served as the museum\u2019s director since before it opened in 1991 . \u201cwe have the only exhibit in the state that talks about early man . \u201d\none of the more popular and striking exhibits is the 5 , 000 - 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{"id": 54422, "summary": [{"text": "marvel books refers to prose books licensed by marvel entertainment or its division in the 1980s that published coloring books and sticker books .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "marvel publishing/worldwide also twice launched twice its marvel press prose novel imprint , in 2004 and in 2011 . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "marvel books", "paragraphs": ["the announcement covers only licensed children\u2019s books ; marvel\u2019s extensive comic book and graphic novel publishing program remains separate from dpw .\nhere you ' ll find the marvel premiere edition hardcovers ( and a few other hardcovers ) that don ' t fall into the marvel universe category . this includes licensed properties such as stephen king , george r . r . martin , laura k . hamilton and halo books , marvel illustrated classics , the european soleil comics , the creator - owned icon line , and other books that exist separately from normal marvel - produced books .\nit ' s an illuminating article on the business of selling comic books in the mid 80s .\nsample lcsh : comic books , strips , etc . \u2014united states\u2014history and criticism cartoons and comics heroes popular culture\u2014united states\ni ' ve never seen an ad rate before . i wonder how much\na [ n ad ] page in all the marvel books for that month\ncosts now .\nexamples : i love lucy comics ( comics box 161 ) has the subject \u201cwomen comedians\u2014comic books , strips , etc . \u2014periodicals . \u201d the sole subject heading for romance trail ( comics box 312 ) is \u201cwestern comic books , strips , etc . \u201d\nmarvel masterworks : marvel masterworks : golden age usa comics vol . 2 golden age usa comics volume 2 ( hardback )\nthe largest collection of comics books in the united states is housed in the serial and government publications division . the collection includes u . s . and foreign comic books\u2014over 5 , 000 titles in all , totaling more than 100 , 000 issues . primarily composed of the original print books , the collection includes color microfiche of a handful of the early comic books ( such as wonder woman , superman , and action comics ) and special reprints . although the collection is most comprehensive from 1950 , scattered issues from numerous titles date back to the 1930s . a small number of comic books make up the underground comic book collection of titles \u201crecommended for mature readers . \u201d\nprime members enjoy free two - day shipping and exclusive access to music , movies , tv shows , original audio series , and kindle books .\nto be able to create limited - edition versions of the comic books we grew up on is a dream come true . this line is going to be something special . we plan on going to great lengths to create the kind of books that will be the absolute treasure of any fan\u2019s collection . we\u2019re going to work with the biggest names , and make sure we deliver an absolutely top - notch line of books . \u2013 greg goldstein , idw president ,\nalthough marvel had continued to handle book publishing activities based on its characters since the acquisition , the move comes as no surprise . disney and marvel characters already share several licensees , including random house , bendon and publications international . as recently as early may , marvel had signed little , brown for iron man and super hero squad children\u2019s books and expanded an existing deal with bendon to include additional formats .\nwhile television shows based on comic books have been successful over the years , it is the film industry that has made characters like superman and spider - man world renowned .\nstar wars : darth vader vol . 1 ( star wars ( marvel ) )\nspider - man vs . the vulture in 2 minutes - marvel tl ; dr\nmarvel fans young and old will have hours of web - slingi . . .\nofficial handbook of the marvel universe a to z vol . 6 ( hardback )\ncomic books are circulated for use in the newspaper and current periodical room for those doing research of a specific nature , leading toward a publicly available work such as a publication , thesis , or dissertation ; a radio , film , or television production ; or a public performance . self - service photocopying of comic books is prohibited . in some cases photocopies may be obtained through the photoduplication service of the library of congress . when researching comic books , collectors are usually interested in price and condition , whereas women ' s studies scholars may look on them as an art form , a popular culture medium , or a historical artifact . unfortunately , many periodicals that focus on comic books are not indexed in abstracting and indexing services .\nis there anything cooler than giant mechs ? how about giant mechs based on an ultra - popular japanese toy line stomping around the marvel universe ? for two years , marvel fans got to experience shogun warriors as a legitimate part of the marvel universe proper .\nsign up now to be the first to get in on idw limited\u2019s marvel collection .\nthese aren ' t trade paperbacks that marvel has licensed , but rather collections of titles that marvel licensed and published in the seventies and eighties . the license on these properties , such as conan , star wars , and g . i . joe , have been acquired by other publishers ( e . g . dark horse , idw ) who have released collections of the classic marvel series . here is your one stop shop for these books .\nsince 2009 , the walt disney company has had ownership of marvel entertainment and all of its subsidiaries . disney , however , is a distinct brand separate from the marvel properties .\nin november 2012 , marvel began a more gradual relaunch of their own , although the marvel now ! initiative was not a reboot of existing continuity , nor was it linewide . it was more of a new - reader - friendly reshuffling of creative teams on their top books , complete with some new perspectives on classic concepts . we thought the fresh start was a good reason for another storefront page , so here you ' ll find all of the marvel now ! collections , both hardcover and trade paperback . marvel now ! has been replaced by other publishing initiatives , but we will continue making available contemporary marvel material right here , right now !\nunbeatable squirrel girl vol 1 , marvel\u2019s cleverest comedy series , where the story all began .\nmarvel ' s a . k . a . jessica jones : season one ( hardback )\ni ' m experiencing technical issues with the marvel unlimited app . what should i do ?\nmarvel ' s agents of s . h . i . e . l . d .\ncomic books , once associated with geeky adolescent boys and low - budget entertainment , now are linked to celebrities and big money . what\u2019s changed since the dawn of the concept in the 1930s ? movies !\ni ' m also a marvel unlimited subscriber . can i access my subscription via the app ?\nthis series features your favorite marvel superheroes in these all - new , cutting - edge chapter books ! they have just the right amount of action in the story to keep even the most discouraged reader interested ! the stories feature full - color images and character dialogue on select pages , similar to a comic book . add all of this into a chapter book story , and your mighty marvel fans will be hooked !\na series of posts is coming up regarding the sale of marvel to new world and related stuff .\nif you have a problem with a marvel game , please contact the product ' s manufacturer directly .\ndisney currently owns the muppets . marvel is reprinting former license holder boom ! studios ' muppet comics .\nlike the softcover masterworks line , the essentials have become extinct due to the epic collections . marvel was seriously pushing the limits of the term\nessential\nby the end anyway . the thick , black and white , and inexpensive books ( sometimes referred to as\nphone books\nby its deriders ) reprint various series from the beginning , and marvel produced dozens and dozens of volumes . while black and white may not be the best way to experience super hero comics , there are several horror volumes that look perfectly nice in this fomat . the essentials are going out of print fast , but some are still plenty affordable on the back market .\nthe marvel shop offers a variety of merchandise such as clothing , toys , dvds and more for purchase . to visit this shop , please go here . for customer service inquiries relating to the marvel shop only , please visit the customer service section that is located at the bottom of the marvel shop homepage . if you have a question or concern about a marvel shop product , please use the contact form here .\nin september 2005 , marvel studios came into its own when it announced a us $ 525 million credit facility that would allow it to finance its own production of up to 10 films based on marvel characters .\nre : the sale of marvel to perelman : i was the only other bidder . my team , the\nmarvel acquisition partners ,\nbid $ 81 million . the full story , all questions answered later .\nmarvel , one of the original comic book producers , has since 1939 created almost 8 , 000 characters .\nrom\u2019s war with the wraiths brought more than one major marvel character into the battle and rom was even summoned to the first contest of champions . even though he didn ' t participate , his inclusion in marvel\u2019s first event book shows how important rom was to the tapestry of the marvel universe in his day . the spaceknights and the dire wraiths are still part of the marvel universe , while rom has moved on to idw .\nhere is how this page works : below is a list of portals for each category ( or brand ) of collected edition . clicking on the link will open a pop - up window to the sales page where you will find the full list of books , with contents for each volume and links to shop for each individual item at amazon or tales of wonder . it is also noted whether books are out - of - print and / or sold out .\ncomic books can be found on all subjects . they present beauty pageants , as does miss america ( comics box 239b ) , or real and imagined movie stars , such as dale evans ( comics box 82a ) and katy keene ( comics box 181a ) . some , like nyoka , the jungle girl ( comics box 264 ) , show exotic locales . more recent acquisitions reflect the comic book industry ' s affiliation with horror , fantasy , and computer games\u2014from elvira , mistress of the dark ( aka cassandra peterson ) ( comics box 606 ) , and elfquest , created by husband and wife team wendy and richard pini ( comics box 95c and 501a ) , to anne rice ' s vampire lestat ( comics box 17b ) . underground comic books such as love and rockets ( comics box 559 ) and wimmen ' s comics ( comics box 521 ) represent the extreme in the industry . there are even comic books that satirize other comic books\u2014just as not brand echh ( comics box 263a ) , illustrated by marie severin , plays off other marvel comics .\ntwo useful , but unindexed , journals are comics journal and comic book checklist & price guide ( pn6714 . c655 ) . current awareness publications , each includes articles reviewing past and present comic books , character development , artists , and history .\n32 . when todd mcfarlane , jim lee , rob liefeld , and four other major marvel artists left the company to form image comics in 1992 , marvel ' s stock price immediately dropped more than $ 11 per share .\n31 . marvel are basically required to publish comics featuring someone , anyone , called captain marvel in order to hold on to the trademark . the first captain marvel was introduced in the late ' 60s when marvel learned that dc was planning to revive fawcett ' s captain marvel from the ' 40s , and could only hold on to the copyright if they were publishing a character with the name . when dc brought the character back , they ended up calling comics featuring him shazam , since they couldn ' t use captain marvel as a title . ( when dc rebooted its line of comics in 2011 , they decided to just change the character ' s name to shazam . )\nback in 1983 , marvel published crystar , a concept they had developed specifically to sell the license to a toy manufacturer . remco was wowed by the world marvel had created and produced one line of figures in 1982 . marvel then followed the toys up with a comic written by mary jo duffy with absolutely stunning covers by the great michael golden .\nsubject headings for comic book research tend to be very general ( comic books and comic strips are considered together in library of congress subject headings ) but lead to some surprisingly specific sources . for example , the subject heading \u201cwomen\u2014comic books , strips , etc . \u201d includes the title the poison maiden and the great bitch : female stereotypes in marvel superhero comics by susan wood ( san bernardino , calif . : r . reginald / borgo press , 1989 ; pn6725 . w66 1989 ) and trina robbins ' s the great women superheroes ( northampton , mass . : kitchen sink press , c1996 ; pn6725 . r59 1996 ) .\nfans of the marvel omnibus library , also known by the pet name\nomniboo\n, have come to enjoy the fat - packed hardcovers that reprint hundreds and hundreds of pages of marvel ' s most popular runs . from classics to , well , modern classics , the material in the omniboo is almost always the cream of marvel ' s vast crop .\nwithin a month of its release , marvel\u2019s the avengers grossed over us $ 1 . 3 billion in box office revenue worldwide to become the highest ever overseas gross for a comic book adaptation . ( photo : marvel worldwide , inc . )\non the heels of the walt disney company\u2019s acquisition of marvel , which was announced in august 2009 and completed last december , disney publishing worldwide said yesterday that it is now managing the global children\u2019s licensed book publishing business formerly overseen by marvel entertainment .\nmarvel\u2019s robust ip assets have without a doubt enabled it to reap enormous benefits from its licensing activities . its low - risk movie - licensing strategy has meant that film studios carry all the financial risk in developing the film , while creating multiple marketing opportunities for marvel . even where a film , such as ang lee\u2019s hulk , disappointed at the box office , marvel enjoyed significant revenue from film - related merchandise sales and an upsurge of interest in its comic books . sales of the role play toys known as \u201chulk hands\u201d ( a pair of large costume gloves ) , for example , have been valued at us $ 100 million . moreover , marvel\u2019s astute business strategy has enabled it to further leverage the commercial value of its characters by striking licensing deals across multiple media platforms .\ndisney said it will create new content and work with licensees to bring marvel\u2019s brands and characters into a range of formats for worldwide distribution . upcoming marvel programs will focus on the feature films thor and captain america : the first avenger in 2011 , as well as classic characters such as spider - man and iron man and multicharacter brands such as marvel heroes and super hero squad .\ni have redeemed my free copy on urltoken but it ' s not on the marvel comics app . what do i do ?\nalthough the showcase presents line appears to be another dying line , it can retire proud . following on the heels of marvel ' s essential line , the showcase books evolved into a great way for readers to get their hands on material that would be unlikely to get reprinted but for the inexpensive format . volumes like men of war , atomic knights , and even captain carrot were the norm by what seems like the end of the line in earlyl 2015 . then again , maybe that ' s what killed it ? in any case , another thing these books have in common with the essentials is that they are going out of print for good . grab ' em here while you can !\ni don ' t know if you ' ve heard , but in 2015 marvel started publishing star wars comics again . once disney bought both marvel comics and lucasfilm it was only a matter of time , and after over two decades at dark horse , the star wars publishing rights moved back to their original home . marvel wasted no time , and star wars immediately became the most popular comic book property in the industry . the collected edition department went to town as well , issuing omnibuses of the classic marvel series and epic collections of dark horse material . on our star wars page you ' ll find all of marvel ' s star wars collected editions .\n25 . loki ' s first appearance in the marvel universe predates that of his brother thor ' s first appearance by 13 years .\nin 2009 , as part of their 70th anniversary observance , marvel at long last began offering their masterworks line in softcover format . the quality is nice and they are half the cost of their hardcover counterparts . just like the hardcover masterworks , these softcovers are available in\nregular\neditions as well as the limited , numbered editions . alas , december of 2014 brought us the final edition of this line of books .\nand now a word about our sponsors : tales of wonder and amazon . both sites offer great prices and service , and i encourage purchases from them . i shop at both these sites , too ! there are lots of books out there to read and enjoy \u2013 so happy shopping !\nmarvel ' s oversized hardcovers are where it ' s at ! the line began as a way of giving contemporary titles a nice oversize format , with books like daredevil , punisher , and the ultimate line getting the treatment . while newer material still dominates the format , some classic material gets in there as well , notably nice chunks of eighties and nineties x - men material that don ' t quite make the omnibus grade .\n21 . when nick fury was recreated for marvel ' s\nultimate universe\nin 2000 , creators mark millar and bryan hitch deliberately modeled the traditionally white character on samuel l . jackson . this led to jackson eventually getting cast as fury in the marvel cinematic universe .\nthe article refers to a spider - man / dallas cowboys team - up comic for a dallas paper . jim has been credited with writing this marvel team - up # 126 story which was originally for another newspaper supplement . i don ' t understand the purpose of such supplements . were such inserts supposed to introduce new readers to marvel ? i wonder why marvel and dc don ' t do such things anymore .\n17 . michael jackson looked into buying marvel comics in the late ' 90s because he wanted to play spider - man in a movie .\n33 . game of thrones author george r . r . martin regularly wrote in to marvel ' s letter columns in the ' 60s .\n35 . marvel continued to use godzilla in the mid - ' 80s even though their license to publish comics featuing the character had expired .\nmarvel\u2019s had a pretty epic 2016 . civil war ii , black panther , gwenpool and unbeatable squirrel girl are just the tip of the galactus - sized iceberg . so will the comics monolith live up to fanboy expectations in the year 2017 ? call us psychics if you want , but we\u2019ve got good reason to believe early 2017 may be packed with a few books worth losing mj\u00f6lnir over . so without further adieu , let\u2019s take a look .\ndc ' s omnibuses are often not as large as marvel ' s , covering shorter runs . it took six volumes to cover the entire 81 - issue run of starman , for instance . there are some big books in there though : the new 52 omnibus has , well , 52 issues in it ! this is the format in which you ' ll find dc ' s classic kirby and ditko reprints . that alone is worth the click !\nfinding women characters in comics is relatively easy using encyclopedias and histories of comic books such as crawford ' s encyclopedia of comic books ( middle village , n . y . : jonathan david publishers , 1978 ; pn6725 . c7 n & cpr ) and mike benton ' s the comic book in america : an illustrated history ( dallas , tex . : taylor publishing , 1989 ; pn6725 . b38 1989 n & cpr ) . comic book scholarship is accessible through indexes such as women studies abstracts ( z962 . w65 mrr alc ) , mla international bibliography ( z7006 . m64 mrr alc ; oclc firstsearch ) , and america , history and life ( z1236 . a488 n & cpr , abc - clio database ) . much more difficult to research are women illustrators and writers who worked on women ' s comic books or on the male superhero issues . these women are often unidentified even in the fine print of the comic book .\nmarvel ' s agents of s . h . i . e . l . d . : the art of the series slipcase ( hardback )\nafter disney comics shut down in 1993 , walt disney relicensed the older properties to gladstone publishing and the newer ones were licensed to marvel comics .\nspider - man , a more recent addition to the avengers as portrayed in the comic books , is peter parker , a high school boy who was bitten by a radioactive spider and endowed with spider - like powers . driven by the death of his uncle , spider - man fights evil and lives by the trademarked phrase , \u201cwith great power comes great responsibility\u201d . introduced to the marvel universe in 1962 , spider - man remains one of the most famous superheroes .\nthe artist select series will be available in a three different tiers of increasingly rare and collectible editions . the red label edition , will feature signed , hand - numbered plates , and black and blue label editions , will add even more deluxe touches such as original , hand - drawn artwork from the talent involved with the series , portfolio pieces , and more . all books in the artist select series will feature exclusive covers and hand - built tray cases available solely through this release . the books will be available direct - to - consumer through the idw limited website , with the red label editions also being offered through the comic market .\nas a company based almost entirely on creative assets , it is no surprise that intellectual property ( ip ) plays a key role in marvel\u2019s fortunes .\ncomics may also be protected under trademark law . trademarks are used to protect the names and likenesses of marvel\u2019s comic book superheroes . this protection has been key to enabling marvel to build and secure sizeable revenue from character merchandizing , an activity that has been further boosted by the company\u2019s movie licensing strategy .\n30 . marvel got around a law that increases taxes on toys that resemble humans by claiming that x - men figures were mutants , not humans .\nthanks . the term byrne and others have used on his online forum is\nfaithful fifty .\nmaybe the number went up after he left marvel .\ndarth vader vol 1 , the triumphant return of star wars comics to marvel , shedding light on the post - a new hope adventures of anakin skywalker .\n16 . marvel comics owned the rights to the word\nzombie\nfrom 1975 through 1996 , when they realized it was impossible to enforce the trademark .\n[ dropcap ] idw [ / dropcap ] publishing and marvel close nycc 2014 with the last of their four joint announcements as they reveal a project that will celebrate the most iconic marvel characters and fan - favorite story lines in an all - new , deluxe , limited - edition format produced by idw limited .\nit was only a matter of time before comics publishers figured out that they were sitting on a wealth of material that is a natural for the\nadult coloring book\ncraze . sure enough , marvel , dc , idw , and image have all jumped on the bandwagon . they are going to keep making them as long as people buy them , and why not ? speaking of buying them , we ' ve made it easy with a page that includes these books across all publishers !\nonce again , marvel incorporated mantlo\u2019s micronauts into the marvel universe as the heroic team consisting of acroyear , bug , commander rann , biotron , princess mari , and prince argon , took on established marvel villains plant man , psycho mann , dr . doom , molecule man , and hydra agents fixer and mentallo , plus their own adversary baron karza . the \u2018nauts even teamed with the x - men in an early ' 80s mini - series that was quite a big deal at the time . the book featured complex characters that often flipped sides between good and evil and firmly established the team as important parts of the marvel universe .\nthe down side , however , is that now that marvel studios is a fully - fledged filmmaker , it is still bound by pre - existing movie licensing agreements and therefore cannot readily use all of its top - tier superheroes to reenact some of marvel universe\u2019s hallmark epic comic book battles . however , its rich stable of characters along with a degree of serendipity have made it possible to pull together a superhero cast in marvel\u2019s the avengers that is sufficiently mesmerizing to keep fans happy .\nit seems that marvel still holds the right to crystar as the character made a cameo appearance in one of the six milliona marvel zombies series . the property might be obscure , but as far as toy / comic tie ins go , crystar was a ( i shouldn\u2019t ) diamond in the rough ( i did ) .\nbut those original dc books remain some of the most beloved toy comics of all time as dc really fleshed out a back story that would become the inspiration for cartoons , films , and future comics . dc was the first to give life to mattel\u2019s enduring line of heroes , warriors , monsters , wizards , and whatever the heck an orko is .\nthey got out of the production business in 1991 , a couple of years after selling marvel . their history looks like a mess of sales , mergers and acquisitions .\nwhen asked whether marvel studios was considering ways to bring film - licensed characters back home in an interview with heyuguys , kevin feige , marvel studios\u2019 president said , \u201cthe contracts are all very specific , and if there is ever a time for them to revert , they will . but right now they are safely at those studios\u2026 the truth is\u2026 there are almost 8 , 000 characters in the marvel library\u2026 and not all of them would make a movie , but a lot of them will . \u201d\n23 . marvel comics was prohibited from featuring werewolves in comics by the comics code authority from 1954 through 1971 . this pushed marvel creators to be more imaginative , and resulted in the creation of sauron , a character that ' s basically a were - pterodactyl with vampiric powers , in the pages of x - men in 1969 .\nevent that altered the landscape of the marvel universe . coming out of that , marvel launched a new initiative reflecting the changes that they called all - new all - different marvel . while not a reboot , several pieces were shuffled around , with new creators and new status quos nearly across the board . it therefore seems like a good idea to start an all - new all - different storefront page ! like our other contemporary storefront pages , you ' ll find anad collected editions of all formats .\nhelp your child explore the wonderful world of marvel at dk with best - selling comics featuring characters like black panther , iron man , captain america , thor , star - lord , groot , hulk , dr . strange , fantastic four and more . take them on an unforgettable adventure to the marvel universe with sticker boo . . .\n27 . avengers writer steve englehart made a point of portraying beast as a stoner in the ' 70s , though he was not allowed to make direct references to drugs . englehart had the character portrayed reading carlos castaneda books and listening to stevie wonder , which was meant to convey that he was a\nyoung , intellectual guy who ' d gotten hip .\n8 . marvel comics founder martin goodman was meant to be aboard the hindenberg on the day the ship famously crashed , but changed his travel plans at the last minute .\n10 . neal tennant , the lead singer of the pet shop boys , was an editor at marvel ' s u . k . office in the late ' 70s .\nwithout fanfare , the online bookseller has slashed prices on more than 2 , 000 marvel collected editions . the discounted prices are available for kindle - ready editions of the books , as well as editions available through comixology , an amazon subsidiary and the biggest digital comics retailer out there . as just one example , god loves , man kills , the seminal x - men story arc that inspired much of the x - men film franchise , will set you back $ 4 on comixology , and $ 10 if you want it in hardcover .\n6 . marvel published the first issue of their adaptation of star wars in march 1977 with a july cover date , about two months before the movie was released in theaters .\nlike many other marvel licensed properties , the transformers started as part of the marvel universe , with guest appearences by spider - man and death\u2019s head ( who first appeared in transformers ) but the autobots and decepticons were soon shunted off to their own reality . dreamwave and idw continue the legacy in many different forms and iterations feeding multiple generations of transformers fanatics .\nthings took an odd turn in shogun warriors # 16 , when the warriors\u2019 human handlers were slaughtered by the villainous primal one creating an odd last few issues that were kind of ponderously depressing . marvel\u2019s shogun warriors had an ignominious end , as all three warriors were destroyed off panel by the samurai destroyer in the pages of f antastic four once marvel lost the license .\n7 . bill sarnoff , the head of dc comics ' parent company warner communications , approached marvel comics editor - in - chief jim shooter in 1984 about licensing the publishing rights to the entire dc universe . sarnoff figured that marvel , who dominated the market at the time , were better suited to making successful comics featuring batman , superman , and the justice league . marvel ' s publisher at the time , jim galton , declined sarnoff ' s offer , thinking that those comics weren ' t selling well because the characters weren ' t very good .\nwhile it lasted , the shogun warriors was an entertaining book that really displayed the talents of trimpe , a man born to draw ' 70 eras japanese robots , and featured luminary guest stars reed richards and tony stark . the oddity of marvel destroying an in - continuity property to explain a lapsed license makes marvel\u2019s shogun warriors a great point of curiosity of the bronze age .\n5 . marvel had a rule in the mid - ' 70s that wolverine did not have arm hair while in costume , but could have arm hair when he was in regular clothing .\nin 2005 marvel was able to claw back movie rights to iron man from new line cinema , whose film option had expired after several years of unsuccessful development . this paved the way for the successful release of the movies iron man and iron man 2 , in 2008 and 2010 . similarly , marvel regained film rights to the hulk from universal studios , thanks to a clause whereby rights revert to marvel if principal photography ( the part of filming with actors on camera ) or significant payments towards filming are not initiated by a specified date after the first film\u2019s release .\nin the early 1980s , comic book fans associated the term \u201csuperhero\u201d and its variations so closely with characters featured in marvel\u2019s storylines and those of its rival dc comics , that the two companies were able to co - register the name \u201csuper heroes\u201d as a mark for use on toys ( us reg . no . 1140452 - oct . 14 , 1980 ) and comic books ( us reg . no . 1179067 \u2013 nov . 24 , 1981 ) . these registrations are still active , although many comic book fans and legal professionals question the appropriateness of granting such rights over what is arguably a descriptive generic term .\nsometimes comic books aren ' t enough and you want to curl up with a good comic strip collection . the last few years have been an incredible time for classic comic strip reprints , with companies like idw , hermes press , fantagraphics , and others bringing us some terrific high - end collections . now we present them all in one place in what is likely the most thorough resource for archival comic strip volumes .\nthe library acquires comic books published and distributed in the united states almost exclusively through copyright deposit . titles are added to the collection on the basis of quality of text and graphic depiction ; significance of the artist , writer , or publisher ; originality of story or main character ; the title ' s popularity as reflected in circulation statistics or media attention ; representation of new ideas or social trends ; or availability through copyright .\nthe eccentric genius , billionaire playboy and philanthropist tony stark , played by robert downey jr . , is also the armored superhero known as iron man . ( photos : marvel worldwide , inc . )\nthis is what we ' re all here for ! these wonderful hardcover reprints of marvelous , masterful mayhem and merriment : the marvel masterworks ! the marvel age as rendered by kirby and ditko , lee and lieber , big john buscema , heck , colan and jazzy john ! ( and claremont and byrne ! ) dozens and dozens of volumes for now . . . . buy ' em all !\nthe ultimates are back after doing the impossible ; turning galactus , the former devourer of worlds into the lifebringer , an entity of resurrection and life incarnate . the team itself may be one of the most powerful and equally intelligent marvel lineups since the illuminati . the roster includes black panther , captain marvel , monica rambeau / spector , ms . america chavez and blue marvel . in their previous run the gang was disbanded , but as issue # 1 shows , that won\u2019t be for long . if you\u2019re looking for a diverse team of heavy hitters , look no further . the ultimates is on stands now !\n14 . similarly , the backstory for transformers and most of the original characters including optimus prime and megatron , were created by marvel editors jim shooter and denny o ' neil along with writer bob budiansky .\ndc ' s vertigo and ( the late ) wildstorm imprints have brought us some of the most original , innovative , and influential comic book stories of the last thirty - plus ( ! ) years . here you ' ll find hardcover collections featuring seminal works by visionary writers like neil gaiman , garth ennis , warren ellis , and brian k . vaughan . included here are books from alan moore ' s fabulous america ' s best comics line !\nsearch tips : the comic book collection can be searched by individual title in the library ' s online catalog . subject headings are used sparingly to describe individual titles , and many are given the general heading of \u201ccomic books , strips , etc . \u201d in cases where a single character is the focus of a comic book , the name of the character is the subject heading , e . g . , \u201cwonder woman ( fictitious character ) . \u201d\njayjay here . jim\u2019s away and\u2026 well , i\u2019m not a mouse , but i\u2019ll play anyway . here\u2019s something i thought you might enjoy . when i found my old marvel tryout book to scan the pages for yesterday\u2019s blog there were some long forgotten newspaper articles stuck into it . here\u2019s one from new york city business , february 1985 , about the marvel secret wars and dc crisis on infinite earths rivalry among other things .\n34 . marvel had cyclops and jean grey get married in the comics because they found out that the producers of x - men : the animated series intended to have them wed in the show ' s second season .\nthe marvel artist select series will feature stories hand - picked by the featured artist and packaged in deluxe , oversize tray cases containing many extras , including signed plates , hand - drawn original artwork , and much more . each volume will focus on one marvel character with the first four chosen being spider - man , daredevil , hulk , and iron man and many of the top creators that are so closely associated with these iconic heroes .\nunlike their oversized brethren , this line of marvel hardcovers is in the standard - size comic format and typically compiles more modest runs of comics . it gets you marvel ' s current and most popular series out to you faster than the ohcs but in a hardcover format that precedes a later trade paperback edition . while the format used to cover seemingly half or more of the publisher ' s line , in recent years only 1 - 3 titles a month get released .\nmarvel , one of the original comic book producers , has since 1939 created almost 8 , 000 characters , including iron man , spider - man , the hulk , blade , thor , the x - men and the fantastic four . acquired by the walt disney company in 2009 , marvel often outperforms its rival , dc comics ( owned by time warner ) \u2013 which produces batman , superman and wonder woman \u2013 in the volume and dollar value of its monthly comic sales .\nwe don\u2019t know why , and we don\u2019t know how ( ok , we have some guesses ) but you can grab a shockingly large number of digital marvel comics from amazon on the cheap today , most of them for under five dollars .\nthe highpoint of s . h . i . e . l . d . ' s comic book incarnation is undoubtedly the short run of writer / artist jim steranko . these days enjoying a renaissance as twitter - based raconteur , the steranko who took over the series with 1967 ' s strange tales # 155 \u2013 continuing through # 168 , before the strip continued in its own series ( steranko created # 1 - 3 and # 5 of that series , as well ) \u2013 brought a cinematic sleekness to mainstream superhero comics that the genre hadn ' t seen before , and a contemporary attitude miles away from the soap operatic bombast of other books in marvel ' s line . sexy , smart and unlike anything else on the stands at the time , it managed to end nick fury ' s days as a leading man for almost two decades , with s . h . i . e . l . d . returning to the background of the marvel universe and an existence as generic government goons with great outfits .\ni had no idea that cadence closed shop and sold off all it ' s divisions , with marvel ( publishing and productions ) sold for $ 46 million to new world in 1986 . was that cheap ? was there any interest from disney , lucasfilms or a publishing house ? if not , why not ? who were new world ? is there a future blog on this ? so many questions . to think that 23 years later , marvel was sold to disney for $ 4 billion .\nmarvel ' s agents of s . h . i . e . l . d . , then , is a strange thing indeed for comic fans . how will it translate to the small screen ? tune in tonight and judge for yourself .\nmany kids who grew to love comics in the ' 80s owe this love to g . i . joe . marvel even went so far as to advertise each new issue on television bringing in droves of new fans to the newsstands and into the comic shops with each animated advertisement . the g . i . joe comic legacy continues today with multiple titles by idw , but the original marvel series shaped a generation of comic book lovers , making it the most important toy to comic adaptation ever published .\nthe marvel premiere edition classic line of hardcovers is a counterpoint to masterworks . like masterworks , they are in a standard - sized hc format but they cherrypick across a wide spectrum of classic storylines from marvel ' s rich past . they come in a regular edition and a variant edition that has a common library numbering system like the variant masterworks . this is unfortunately another defunct line , ending in 2013 . it ' s a real shame , but what a library . do you have them all yet ?\ntransformers is one of those toy properties that lives in perfect symbiosis with the world of comics . the comics , first published by marvel for a good nine years , than dreamwave and idw , all fueled the stories and histories of hasbro\u2019s robots in disguise .\n24 . she - hulk was created after marvel learned of a plan to introduce a female hulk in the popular incredible hulk tv series . they rushed the first issue of the savage she - hulk into production so they could hold the copyright and trademark .\nnot only did dc do a fantastic job archiving their own comic properties , but they actively sought out other great comics from beyond their walls to showcase in the luxurious archives format ! among them are will eisner ' s spirit , elfquest , t . h . u . n . d . e . r . agents , the joe kubert library : tor and mad magazine . like the dc universe archives , it seems doubtful they will be returning to this line . but we ' ll always have the spirit books , for which we should all be grateful .\nmarvel studios has only recently been able to regain the film rights to enough of its top - tier characters to make up the team of iconic superheroes featuring in its box office hit , marvel\u2019s the avengers . the film recounts the story of how nick fury of s . h . i . e . l . d . brings together a team of superheroes \u2013 captain america , iron man , the hulk , thor , black widow and hawkeye \u2013 to form the avengers to help save the earth from loki and his army .\nthe popularity of dc ' s absolute editions , extra oversize slipcased hardcovers , opened the floodgates for the major publishers to start regularly putting out hundred dollar and up prestige books . the program dates back to the early part of the decade , with only a few releases a year . absolutes have presented material from dc proper , as well as vertigo and the defunct wildstorm imprint . in addition to the absolutes , this page includes the recent addition to dc ' s reprint line , the gallery editions . these are dc ' s version of idw ' s artist editions .\nhere is the place to find classic collections from many of the other fine publishers . idw ' s amazing artist editions , possibly the finest reprint line in existence , are all here . the publisher ' s other hardcovers are also available here , including the yoe books line , a personal favorite . but wait , there ' s more ! how about all of fantagraphics classic material hardcovers , titan ' s simon and kirby line , and canton street press ? you ' ll not find a better place to see a listing of all of these lines in one place , and you can order them !\nyou might think that robots that disguise themselves and vehicles would be hard to justify in any sensible plot , but one would be wrong . writers , particularly simon furman for marvel , fleshed out their world in the pages of the transformers comics , and gave each transformer human motivations and personalities that went hand in glove with the toys kids were consuming at an unheard of rate . as transformers remains a huge part of the cultural consciousness , the stories and characterization of the robots continue to be fed and informed by the work marvel did for so many years .\ni notice that cadence industries wasn ' t a listed company any more and the marvel subsidiary was responsible for 50 % of the turnover and 66 % of the profits . i did some research ( via wikipedia ) and found this archived business story from the new york times in 1988 .\n15 . george romero , the director of night of the living dead , worked with marvel for two years on a project that would ' ve debuted as a comic and movie simultaneously , but plans were dropped after romero ' s sequel , day of the dead , flopped in 1985 .\n26 . rob liefeld placed an ad for a comic called executioners in the comic buyers guide . it was a blatant rip - off of his own work on x - force , which prompted marvel to threaten legal action . liefeld dropped the project entirely and ended up doing youngblood instead .\nthe story of crystar was pretty simple : the good agents of order , the crystal warriors , faced off against the agents of chaos , the magma people , led by crystar\u2019s brother , moltar ( because what else would you named the leader of the magma people ? ) . the world of the comic was well built and functioned within the parameters of the toys and still holds up pretty well today . marvel must have wanted the book and toy line to succeed because there were frequent marvel universe guest stars in the crystar comic including dr . strange , nightcrawler , and alpha flight .\njim said ,\nwe ' d never cancel someone like captain america \u2014 that would be like cancelling the constitution .\ndid he ever imagine that marvel would publish the\ndeath\nof captain america ? ( and i don ' t mean the steranko classic that was reprinted when jim was eic ! )\n28 . the x - men character dazzler was actually created to serve as a multi - media cross - promotion between casablanca records and marvel comics . she was originally planned to have a real life equivalent with a record and a movie , but both ideas were dropped when disco started falling out of fashion .\n3 . marvel comics and dc comics have co - owned the trademark for the phrase\nsuper hero\nsince 1981 . they pursued this action because the toy company mego , which made licensed toys of dc characters , had beat them to it . mego gave up the trademark when the two companies threatened legal action .\n\u201clegion quest\u201d serves as a prologue to the epic age of apocalypse event of the mid - 90s . age of apocalypse is still considered one of marvel ' s most successful events , a grand what - if story into a dystopian world , and it all started when legion tried to take matters into his own hands .\ni did my first professional comics work at the age of thirteen , selling a legion of super - heroes story to dc comics and going on to write superboy , the legion of super - heroes , superman and other titles . in 1978 , i accepted the position of editor in chief of marvel comics under the condition that i would be allowed to improve things for marvel\u2019s creators . i introduced royalties and a spectrum of other incentives , rights and benefits , attracting a who\u2019s who of talent . later , i founded valiant , defiant and broadway comics and was the principal creator of their characters and universes . today , i\u2019m the editor in chief of illustrated media , a custom comics company .\nwelcome to your internet storefront for a huge collection of hardcovers from marvel and dc , as well as other publishers , making this is an easy and accessible way for you to shop for your masterworks , archives , omnibus and other collections . all links are to site sponsors tales of wonder and amazon us , amazon uk , and amazon canada .\nhere is where you ' ll find those big ol ' trade paperbacks , with large chunks of issues . first up is the epic collections , which will ultimately comprise the entire run of some of marvel ' s longest running titles ( published our of chronological order to get some material that ' s never reprinted out there ) . the marvel ultimate collections , later re - christened\ncomplete collections\nare a line of trades that consolidate longer runs of comics than a typical trade paperback , sometimes conforming to the contents of previously published ohc collections . often but not always collecting material from more recent series , they are typically meant to replace single trades that are allowed to go out of print .\naccording to legend , one christmas , the son of comic book great bill mantlo opened his christmas presents , and lo and behold , micronauts ! as mantlo watched his son open his toys , the writer supposedly began constructing a backstory for the little metal men . at mantlo\u2019s request , then marvel got the micronauts license from mego and the rest is history ."]}
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( photo : business wire )\nhorton holding , inc . celebrates its 60th anniversary , company has evolved since humble beginnings to become industry leader\ntoday , horton holding , inc . , a global leader in airflow solutions , named cordell dietz president and ceo .\nhorton holding , inc . recognized by polar bears international & como park zoo & conservatory with the paw of approval award\nhorton holding , inc . recognized by polar bears international & como park zoo & conservatory with the paw of approval award - como park zoo and conservatory como park zoo and conservatory\nwe are honored to be chosen to receive this award ,\nsaid terry gilberstadt , horton holding , inc .\nwe have been committed to strengthening our community since the business began 60 years ago .\nhorton holding , inc . was nominated by como friends and earned pbi\u2019s paw of approval award ( paw ) through the company\u2019s reduction in the consumption of natural gas and propane , development of alternative packaging and expansion of recycling efforts .\n) - - horton holding , inc . , a global leader in airflow solutions , today announced the promotion of cordell dietz to president and chief executive officer . dietz had formerly served as chief operating officer for the roseville , mn based company and takes over for geert henk touw , former president and ceo of horton since 2010 , who has retired from the organization .\n\u201cthe pbi paw of approval award recognizes environmental leadership within our community , \u201d states como\u2019s campus manager , michelle furrer . \u201chorton holding , inc . has a long tradition of supporting como and our polar bears . it\u2019s wonderful to be able to support them in their effort to reduce their carbon footprint . \u201d\nroseville , minn . - horton holding , inc . was recognized with the celebrate business success award for its commitment to advancing economic development in the saint paul / east metro area . the award was accepted by terry gilberstadt at the saint paul area chamber of commerce social reception hosted on september 28 , 2011 at the park square theatre .\nhorton holding , inc . has been honored with the paw of approval award , for extraordinary accomplishments in co2 reductions . given annually to a local business , the 2012 award was presented on may 24 at the be cool event hosted by polar bears international ( pbi ) , a nonprofit dedicated to polar bear conservation , the como zoo and its partner como friends . the award consists of a framed limited - edition polar bear photograph by daniel j . cox of natural exposures .\nhorton listens . we\u2019re known for and value our close , collaborative , customer working relationships\u2026engineers to engineers . the results are innovative and optimized solutions .\nnew horton dm advantage on / off & two - speed quick kits are the optimal choice for repairing your fan clutch or upgrading from legacy technology .\nhorton has a long history of leadership in junior achievement and involvement in meals on wheels . the company provides donations to the united way and como park zoo and conservatory as well as scholarship support for local technical colleges and universities . in addition to corporate giving , horton has recently expanded its staff in roseville , minn . and other midwest facilities . several of horton ' s talented engineers were gained through participation in the university of minnesota engineering co - op program .\nwith the industry\u2019s largest fan and fan drive product portfolio , horton\u2019s reliable engine - cooling solutions provide maximum efficiency and precision cooling for even the toughest applications .\nfeaturing a polar bear as part of its corporate identity , horton is an industry leader in adopting iso 14001 environmental management system certification . horton\u2019s climate - friendly initiatives include reaching annual conservation targets to reduce , reuse and recycle . the primary benefit of horton\u2019s fan drives and fans is to lower fuel consumption and operating noise in on - and off - highway vehicles and equipment . in 2011 , the company reduced electricity consumption by 8 to 15 percent worldwide by changing to t8 fluorescent lighting fixtures . horton also recirculates water from their washers and has a substantial remanufacturing program . these efforts keep materials and chemicals out of landfills .\nhorton\u2019s pioneering engine - cooling technology keeps your vehicles on the road . and we have the support , training , service and distribution to help you anywhere , anytime .\nhorton , inc . 2565 walnut street roseville , mn 55113 1 . 800 . 621 . 1320 + 1 651 . 361 . 6400 info ( at ) hortonww . com urltoken\nchances are that horton is part of your everyday life . you encounter horton products daily when your mail and consumer goods are transported to your town by truck , when you ride a transit bus , when your child rides a school bus , when your home or workplace is under construction , when the food on your table is produced by the agricultural industry .\nhorton continued its pioneering role with the development of a fan drive for the heavy - duty truck market in 1964 , a product that the market did not fully embrace until 1972 .\nhorton , inc . mary baynes , 1 - 800 - 621 - 1320 or + 1 651 - 361 - 6564 sr . manager , marketing / communications mary . baynes @ urltoken\ntoday , as a result of changing emissions regulations , engines are hotter than ever . horton has continued to exceed industry demands with the most extensive line of innovative airflow management solutions that provide maximum efficiency , improved engine performance , increased airflow , quieter operation and fuel savings . horton\u2019s line of fans , fan drives , aftermarket conversion and repair options , and suspension products include :\n\u201chorton is a success thanks to the many people involved with the company in the past 60 years , \u201d says schilling . \u201cwe are an industry leader by virtue of the ingenuity of those people . with their continued efforts and support , horton will remain a leader in manufacturing and marketing components for the truck , bus , and off - highway vehicles and equipment markets . \u201d\nroseville , minn . - chances are that horton is part of your everyday life . you encounter horton products daily when your mail and consumer goods are transported to your town by truck , when you ride a transit bus , when your child rides a school bus , when your home or workplace is under construction , when the food on your table is produced by the agricultural industry .\ntoday , as a result of changing emissions regulations , engines are hotter than ever . horton has continued to exceed industry demands with the most extensive line of innovative airflow management solutions that provide maximum efficiency , improved engine performance , increased airflow , quieter operation and fuel savings . horton ' s line of fans , fan drives , aftermarket conversion and repair options , and suspension products include :\nhorton is a success thanks to the many people involved with the company in the past 60 years ,\nsays schilling .\nwe are an industry leader by virtue of the ingenuity of those people . with their continued efforts and support , horton will remain a leader in manufacturing and marketing components for the truck , bus , and off - highway vehicles and equipment markets .\n\u201ci\u2019m very optimistic about the future of horton and look forward to advancing the company\u2019s leadership role in designing and manufacturing the most innovative airflow solutions for the markets we serve , \u201d said dietz .\n\u201ci\u2019m very optimistic about the future of horton and look forward to advancing the company\u2019s leadership role in designing and manufacturing the most innovative airflow solutions for the markets we serve , \u201d dietz said .\n\u201chorton is honored to receive this esteemed recognition . we are very progressive in our pursuit to conserve resources and lessen our carbon footprint , \u201d says tom wollin , horton\u2019s director , quality assurance , purchasing and regulatory compliance . \u201cfrom environmental and resource considerations in product design through the remanufacture of used products , we are always looking for new and innovative methods to decrease resource consumption and pollution . \u201d\ndietz had formerly served as chief operating officer for the roseville , mn , based company and takes over for geert henk touw , former president and ceo of horton since 2010 , who has retired from the organization .\nhorton , inc . , a leading provider of premium engine cooling solutions worldwide , celebrates its 60th anniversary in september 2011 . from its humble beginnings with three employees and no machines , in 1951 , the horton of today has an international presence and state - of - the - art technical centers for development and testing that include specialized test cells , a dynamometer with ram air provisions , a wind tunnel and a cooling system simulator .\ndietz joined horton in september of 2015 as its chief operating officer . as coo , dietz has been responsible for the company\u2019s domestic and global operations , including strategic business development and overseeing the company\u2019s expanding north american and european initiatives and facilities .\ndietz joined horton in september 2015 as its chief operating officer . as coo , dietz has been responsible for the company\u2019s domestic and global operations , including strategic business development and overseeing the company\u2019s expanding north american and european initiatives and facilities , the company said .\nfounded in 1951 , horton is the world\u2019s leading provider of premium engine - cooling solutions for oem applications and the aftermarket . its customer - inspired innovations \u2014 including fans , fan drives and related components \u2014 can help products last longer , run quieter and consume less fuel .\nthe company\u2019s colorful history dates back to 1902 . the original company , which got its start making wagon bodies , was liquidated before its rebirth in 1951 . then hugh k . schilling and some investor associates purchased the seemingly minor remnants of the dismantled company \u2013 two unexpired patents on variable - speed clutch pulleys , and a list of unfilled orders for customers who hadn\u2019t heard from horton in months .\nthe company ' s colorful history dates back to 1902 . the original company , which got its start making wagon bodies , was liquidated before its rebirth in 1951 . then hugh k . schilling and some investor associates purchased the seemingly minor remnants of the dismantled company - two unexpired patents on variable - speed clutch pulleys , and a list of unfilled orders for customers who hadn ' t heard from horton in months .\nafter struggling to market the existing products and develop new ones , schilling and his associates hit pay dirt in 1960 with air champ\u00ae , the first air - engaged clutch and brake on the market . the air champ product line has stood the test of time and is still a reliable technology used in a wide variety of industrial applications . this product line and other motion control , power transmission and web tension control components and products are now manufactured and marketed by nexen group , inc . , which is owned and operated by hugh\u2019s son , hugh schilling , jr .\n\u201cwe overcame inherited problems , and worked to develop progressive products for the industrial drive and brake business , \u201d says schilling . \u201cwe increased the company\u2019s product line and customer base , which was key to our renaissance and success . \u201d\n\u201cthe fan drive was a product before its time , \u201d says schilling . \u201cit was environmentally friendly , it reduced engine noise , and saved fuel and money . those issues weren\u2019t really a concern to the market until environmentalism grew and fuel prices began to rise in the early 1970s . the fan drive turned out to be the right product at the right time . \u201d\nreach out to the author : contact and available social following information is listed in the top - 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{"id": 54429, "summary": [{"text": "the charleston area regional transportation authority ( carta ) provides area residents and visitors public transportation within parts of charleston and dorchester counties in the lowcountry region of south carolina , including the cities of charleston , north charleston and the surrounding communities of mount pleasant , summerville , james island , sullivan 's island , and the isle of palms .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "carta presently contracts with transdev for staffing and managing the bus drivers in addition to maintaining and scheduling the buses .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "carta began service in 1997 and operates seven days a week on each day of the year .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "in addition to its regular fixed routes , carta offers express commuter service on weekdays , a free area shuttle service in downtown charleston , and tel-a-ride services for eligible residents . ", "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\nmckee foods corporation .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( 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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", "topic": 1}], "title": "radview software", "paragraphs": ["radview software ltd . : radview software ltd . transactions history | otc bulletin board - other otc : rdvwf | 4 - traders\nradview software takes a radical view toward software glitches : they can be prevented . clients use radview ' s software during their application development cycles to test for performance and scalability . the company ' s webload software simulates . . .\nnote : compare radview software stock price history with the index and industry peers .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at radview software , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the radview software company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at radview software .\nthis the institutional ownership history of radview software ltdpeter lynch prefers to buy companies with low institutional ownership .\nradview software ltd . is a provider of application performance and load testing software . the company offers webload , a performance testing solution for internet applications . webload supports a range of enterprise applicatio\nnorth american headquarters radview software inc . 991 highway 22 west , suite 200 bridgewater , nj 08807 phone 908 . 526 . 7756 fax 908 . 864 . 8099 toll free 1 . 888 . radview\nwe provide radview software share price history along with pe ratio and ps ratio for doing radview software fundamental analysis . radview software stock price history captures the price movement and gives a clear picture of a company ' s historical performance . an abnormally high daily 60 , 000 typically implies breaking news or earnings release . rdvwf stock saw an opening price of $ 0 . 01 , and a closing price of $ 0 . 01 on dec 19 , 2017 . the average p / s ratio was - as can be seen from radview software stock history .\nipp is a business partner to radview software ltd ( a global supplier of software quality assurance products ) , and is a re - seller of radview\u2019s performance and load testing software tools in australia / new zealand and its target markets in the apac region & the middle - east region . ipp also offers related implementation & support services for radview\u2019s products to businesses who want to ensure that their internet applications can handle the anticipated load when the system goes live .\nassa radview technologies is a custom software development & services company . we provide full - cycle software development service encompassing requirements definition , application design , development , and deployment as well as software support and upgrade . assa radview technologies software solutions are built on proven methodologies which not just lives up but exceed client\u2019s expectations . our prime mission is to become a valuable contributor to your business by efficiently offering you reliable , superior and tailored software solutions at a cost - effective pricing . assa radview technologies software development services have expertise in assorted areas to meet your needs which include application development , business processing outsourcing , business consulting , maintenance and support , qa & testing etc . step to step progress of it services developed in assa radview are notified ensuring to meet all your industrial requirements . applications developed and services provided by technology and domain experts at assa radview are of high quality and cost effective ensuring swift growth of your industry\nradview software 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 radview software p / e ratio data for the stock . the radview software stock price history chart shows that the stock price reached a high of $ 0 . 01 on jan 23 , 2014 , and a low of $ 0 on jul 08 , 2013 in last five years .\nwe follows a well defined and mature development process including complete software development life cycle ( sdlc ) process to ensure software solution developed is a guaranteed quality product . radview is powered by it professionals , technology and domain experts with strong knowledge in providing effective custom software solutions , ensuring your application developed is well responsive in any environment meeting all the challenges\nthe radview - sc / vmux provides carriers with monitoring and control capabilities across the network . the radview - sc / vmux runs on hp openview network node manager ( nnm ) or on snmpc . the software can manage an unlimited number of network elements .\nr & d center radview software ltd . 14 hamelacha street , park afek rosh haayin , 48091 israel phone 972 . 3 . 915 . 7060 fax 972 . 3 . 915 . 7683\non monday , radview software ltd ( rdvwf : pkn ) closed at 0 . 003 , 200 . 00 % above the 52 week low of 0 . 001 set on apr 05 , 2018 .\nfind the best load balancing software for your business . compare product reviews and features to build your list .\nthis is the historical insider ownership of radview software ltd . it is usually better to buy companies with large insider ownership . the company insiders ' interest are more aligned with external shareholders in this case .\ni like the pricing and compatibility with other testing software . i am solving large website problems and performance issues .\nmodular load and performance testing software with automatic detection functionality designed to prevent poor application performance . learn more about neoload\na software - 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 - 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", "topic": 7}], "title": "cartridge world", "paragraphs": ["\u00a9 2018 cartridge world north america , llc . all rights reserved . cartridge world is a registered trademark of cartridge world north america , llc .\n\u00a9 2018 cartridge world ltd . all rights reserved . cartridge world is a registered trademark of cartridge world ltd . all other brand names are trademarks of their respective companies . - privacy policy\na cartridge world supplier has also emailed today with the following comment : \u201cwe are a very long term supplier to cartridge world and cannot share the negative statements written in about cartridge world in this article .\nyou don\u2019t need to worry about your printer warranty either \u2013 using a cartridge world cartridge will not invalidate it .\nsign up to receive the latest cartridge world news , coupons and helpful printing tips .\ncartridge world ltd . , the uk master franchise , has recently written to their suppliers advising of changes within cartridge world , and how they propose to address the issue of overdue payments to their suppliers .\n\u00a9 2018 cartridge world new zealand | website designed & developed by pinnacle & co . ; ltd .\ncartridge world supplies top quality inkjet printer cartridges that are compatible with all of the leading printer brands ; a cartridge people can trust . we stock alternatives for hp\ninkjet & laser toner printer cartridges from cartridge world - high quality inkjet and laser toner printer cartridges with high savings .\ncartridge world\u2019s replacement cartridges all worked perfectly first time , which is why we are so confident to offer you our 100 % moneyback guarantee if you aren\u2019t happy with your cartridge .\nfirstly , you\u2019ll be saving money - purchasing a printer manufacturer\u2019s cartridge will cost you a lot more than choosing a cartridge world branded cartridge . in fact , you can enjoy savings of up to 30 % by switching to a cartridge world printer cartridge solution * . our inks and toners are specifically formulated to match leading brand cartridges so the print quality is guaranteed to be just as good , if not better .\nat cartridge world , we pride ourselves on providing a truly eco - friendly solution , while minimizing print cost . read more\ncartridge world products and services lead the market . we have the printer and imaging supply technology and quality that our retail and corporate customers rely on to increase their profits by reducing their printing costs . cartridge world provide printing solutions that can benefit every business .\ncartridge world is the world ' s largest dedicated specialty supplier and retailer of re - engineered printer cartridges . we produce printer cartridges that are suitable with all major brands of printers for home , education and business use . cartridge world printer cartridges are a great value alternative to printer brands like hp , canon , epson , and brother and when you switch from the printer brands to cartridge world you will save money on your inkjet and laser toner cartridges with no compromise on quality .\ncartridge world fare particularly well against leading brands , proving that our cartridges are just as good as the original manufacturers\u2019 , if not better .\n\u201ccartridge world has always fulfilled their obligations to pay us as a supplier and have always stood to their word . we do not share any of the concerns reported in your article and have found cartridge world to be a very supportive partner and customer who works well with the supplier community .\n\u201cwe have every confidence in our ongoing commercial relationship with cartridge world and look forward to working with them as they grow their global network . \u201d\nif you are dissatisfied with the results of any of our printer cartridges , please return the cartridge as soon as possible together with proof of purchase to the store where you bought it from . the store will credit the full amount against a replacement cartridge world cartridge or provide a full refund in exchange for the faulty cartridge . if you ordered your cartridge online at cartridgeworld . co . uk , you can submit your returns request here .\nin 1997 cartridge world opened its first franchise in adelaide , australia and has since grown to more than 1 , 100 stores operating in 38 countries around the globe .\nbusiness are dependent on their printers , so providing a better and more cost effective solution has seen cartridge world become a global leader in printers , products and service .\nwe stock one of the largest selections of inkjet and laser toner printer cartridges in the uk , and we strive to meet all the demands of our customer\u2019s printing requirements . all of our own brand cartridges are guaranteed against the printer manufacturers\u2019 originals and our cartridge world ink and laser toner printer cartridges are good for the environment too ! whether you need laser toner or an inkjet cartridge shop with confidence at cartridge world .\nwe\u2019re so confident you\u2019ll be satisfied with the quality of your cartridge world branded cartridge , we offer a 100 % moneyback guarantee . if , for any reason , you are not completely happy with your purchase , return your cartridge along with your receipt to the store where you made your purchase and we\u2019ll quickly issue you with a refund or exchange .\ncartridge world is locally owned and operated with knowledgeable staff dedicated to helping you save money on your ink and toner cartridges . listed below are some of the great things we offer :\nat cartridge world our printer ink cartridges and toners are specifically formulated to match that of your original printer cartridge , so there\u2019s no loss in quality . our cartridges have any worn or moving parts replaced and are carefully tested to ensure optimum performance before they leave our premises .\nwe asked john richardson whether cartridge world is asking suppliers to take a holiday on payments , and keep supplying them , and richardson responded : \u201ccartridge world has regular discussions with suppliers on a range of opportunities and initiatives . in these discussions the suppliers are able to raise such issues with us . we are grateful for the support and service they supply the store owners . \u201d\nmayoristas inform\u00e1tica and rt media signed an agreement to promote the world ' s largest printing consumables expo .\nsee hp\u2019s terms and conditions on the use of non - hp printer cartridges , confirming that using cartridge world cartridges will not affect your printer\u2019s warranty . the same applies to all other manufacturers of printer cartridges .\nall cartridge world branded cartridges are designed to meet the performance of the printer manufacturers cartridges . we are so confident in the quality that we offer a 100 % moneyback guarantee if you are not 100 % satisfied .\n\u201cyou can save money and still have light - fast prints , as long as you know where to buy . of the third party inks , cartridge world did considerably better than any of the other brands . \u201d\ncanon announces conclusion of toner cartridge - related patent infringement dispute with tonet inc . , in korea .\nit\u2019s well - known that printer cartridges are an expensive purchase , but if you steer away from the brand names and opt for brand - compatible printer cartridges from cartridge world , you\u2019ll save money without compromising on quality .\nno . all of our cartridges are guaranteed to match the performance of original cartridges under similar conditions . however , if a problem with the printer should occur , and it is established that our cartridge caused the problem then we will repair the printer free of charge . please see our cartridge world warranty certificate for more information .\nrichardson said in the letter that \u201cthis partnership will involve the purchase of current stock and a commercial payment that will enable cartridge world to clear all its overdue supplier debt , as well as provide funds for investment in growth\u201d .\nto claim a cartridge discount , just enter the code you have for cartridge world into the ' voucher code ' section when purchasing online , and you ' ll see the discount applied to your order prior to confirming your transaction . nb - vouchers are non - stackable ; only one voucher code can be used per - order .\nthe letter , seen by the recycler , from cartridge world chairman john richardson explains some of the trading and organisational issues over the last few years , but that they are committed to paying suppliers in full by the end of october 2013 . suppliers are also informed about the recently announced potential partnership with badger office supplies , which will see the process of storing , picking and delivering products move from cartridge world in harrogate to badger office supplies in chorley .\nbelow is just a small example of the compatible cartridges we supply for the leading printer models on the market . our all - encompassing range of cartridge world branded and original printer cartridges will ensure we meet all your printing requirements .\n\u201cnew build\u201d is a brand new of innovative ip safe cartridge instead of the \u201ccopycat\u201d products and remanufactured products .\nin closing his letter , richardson wrote to the suppliers : \u201ci reiterate our commitment to pay current invoices on time and to clear all overdue payments by october 2013 . on this basis we ask you to consider ring - fencing the current overdue debt [ \u2026 ] and to continue to supply cartridge world . we commit to pay all current invoices on time and clear the outstanding amount by october . our initiatives are fully supported by our holding company , cartridge world group holdings ltd . \u201d\nwe also offer businesses our cartridge world print services . with cartridge world print services , everything can be taken care of by our experts . our tailor - made printing solutions will ensure you benefit from a streamlined printing environment , the highest level of service and delivery of high quality printing every time . we are one of the select few companies in the uk who work with brands like hp and xerox to deliver managed print services , a seamless low - cost way to always keep your business printing .\nremaxworld expo is the largest trade show for the print consumables industry . the event has been held annually since 2007 in the print consumables capital of the world\u2014zhuhai , china\u2014providing buyers and suppliers around the world with an international , networking & cooperation platform . . . . read more\nyes - the information is on the packaging . hp cartridges :\nmade in japan from the highest quality new and recycled materials\n. canon cartridges :\ncanon has implemented a cartridge recycling programme . this cartridge may contain reconditioned parts and remoulded materials . \u201d\ncartridge world is a major supplier of high quality printer cartridges at low prices and we offer impressive savings compared to original printer brands . recent studies prove our inkjet and laser toner cartridges match the quality and performance of printer brands - the only difference is ours cost you a lot less .\ncartridge world supplies high quality inkjet and laser toner printer cartridges that are compatible with all the leading printer ink brands : hp , epson , canon , lexmark , brother , kodak , samsung and more ; all at extremely competitive prices . whether your printer uses inkjet cartridges or toner giant savings are available .\n10th remax world expo 2016 was a successful event that many imaging importers from different countries would like to attend to exchange market information and learn new products of this industry . i am\ncartridge world is a global leader in printing supplies and a range of services for home and business with more than 600 stores in 30 countries . after completing a major recapitalization and restructure in 2015 , we are now backed by an industry leader with 15 years of technological expertise ( and industry experience ) , creating a global procurement center for product quality .\nyou need to perform a head clean / cleaning cycle using the software that was issued with your printer . the print head in your printer or on your cartridge is probably blocked . there are a number of ways you can do this depending on the type of printer you are using - please consult your user manual for the correct method , or contact your local cartridge world store . our experts will be able to advise on you how to fix your problems and if they persist , we can arrange to thoroughly inspect and repair your printer .\nour experts are constantly testing and researching new printing technologies to ensure our inkjet and laser toner printer cartridges are as good as , if not better , than the major cartridge brands .\nchris brooks , chairman of ukcra , the uk remanufacturers\u2019 trade association , added : \u201ci have been contacted by a number of my members over this latest problem with cartridge world uk\u2019s finances . they tell me that they are deeply worried by the lack of any kind of payment schedule and the refusal of anyone to reply to emails or take calls , and are concerned that the company is knowingly trading whilst insolvent .\n( ce320a ) . these are some of our top selling cartridges but we supply a wide variety of other hp compatible cartridges . drop into your local store and we\u2019ll help find you a quality cheap cartridge for your printer .\nwe stock virtually every printer cartridge in use from all the major brands , if you can\u2019t find what you\u2019re looking for online , please contact us using the ecommerce line : 08455 44 39 55 , via our contact form .\ndennis haines , the director of badger office supplies , emailed the recycler over the weekend to say : \u201cdavid , as you know we are exploring the above . in your recent article , one supplier mentioned cartridge world \u201cgiving the distribution business\u201d to badger . i want to put the record straight that , if the partnership goes ahead , badger will pay goodwill and buy assets on a normal , arms - length commercial basis . \u201d [ ed : we are happy to set the record straight ]\ndoes your cartridge save you money ? we pride ourselves on finding the best value option for your printing needs and we offer a large selection of printing services to help you . whatever your requirement we will endeavour to help with a quick and convenient service .\nbrother\u2019s compact colour inkjet multifunction printer ( dcp - 562dr ) is a popular choice for home owners . they also provide laser printers that are suitable for home and business use : mfc - j480 dw , mfc - 9340 cdw , mfc - 1910w , mfc - j462dw , mfc - l2700 dw , dcp - 1610w , dcp - l2500d , dcp - j562 dwr , dcp - l5500 dn , dcp - 9015 cdw , mfc - l2720dw , mfc - l5750 dw , mfc - l5700dn , mfc - j5730 dw , mfc - j4420 dw , dcp - l2520 dw , dcp - l6600 dw , dcp - 9020 cdw , dcp - 1510 , hl - 3140cw and mfc - j6530 dw . cartridge world quality brother compatible cartridges include lc123 , tn2220 , tn - 2010 , lc - 1100bk , lc223 , lc225xl , lc - 1280 , and tn - 1050 amongst many others .\nbut just to reassure you , if in the unlikely event that one of our printer ink cartridges causes any damage to your printer , we\u2019d invite you to contact the store where you bought it from as soon as possible . if it is then established that the cartridge caused the damage , we would reimburse the full repair costs for any valid claim . this warranty is in addition to , and does not affect your statutory rights .\nwe pride ourselves on finding the best value option for your printing needs and offer a large selection of services to help you . whatever your requirement we will endeavour to provide you with a quick and convenient service . we specialise in both inkjet and laser toner printer cartridges , as well as offering our print services solution for businesses , and will always go the extra distance to make sure that you get great service , quality cartridges and a printing solution that suits you . we ' re not your average cartridge shop .\ncanon is a specialist in digital photography for home and for business and their popular printers include the canon pixma ip2850 , inkjet pixma mg2550s , mx495 , ts6050 , ts8150 , tr8550 , ts6150 , ts5050 , ts5150 , ts8050 , ix6850 , ip110 , ip8750 , tr7550 , pixma pro - 10s , pixma pro 100s , mx725 , as well as the maxify printer range , such as mb2155 , mb2755 , mb 5155 , ib4150 , mb5455 , and the canon i - sensys multifunction laser printer series ( mf244dw , mf - 419x , mf - 734 cdw , mf416 dw , mf732 cdw , mf237 w , mf631cn , mf411 dw , mf418x , mf - 515x , mf249 dw ) . we supply a vast selection of canon ink and toner cartridges : cli - 551 , cli - 526 , pg - 545 , pg - 540 , cl - 541 , bci - 6 , pg - 510 , cl - 511 , cli - 521 , pg - 40 and pgi - 5 . please visit your local store or call to enquire about a cartridge that\u2019s not listed here .\n\u201cthey also view the proposed transfer of all their stock to badger office supplies as an attempt to place assets out of reach of creditors and defy retention of title . \u201d\nfrancisca hogescu - lebrun ( pictured ) is the new ceo of xerox romania , succeeded gabriel pantelimon . read more\nthe commercial grade monochrome and color laser printer cartridges have achieved the industry\u2019s lowest return rate . read more\namerica and china are officially at war , not with guns , but hostilities are brewing over the new trade tariffs . . . .\nthe additional 25 % tariff on imports from china of goods is effectively today and the us custom is ready to take action . . . .\nrt imaging roadshow & gala dinner\u2014india 2018 is organized for the companies in india to meet global high - quality suppliers . with the 7 - day roadshow & gala dinners held in 4 big indian cities , you can meet global suppliers wherever you are in india . the wonderful nights with free cocktails . . . read more\nthe next phase of a nasa sponsored mission to 3d print human organs and tissues in space will launch in february 2019 .\niso / iec jtc 1 / sc 28 twenty - ninth plenary and forum was held in zhuhai on june 27 - 29 .\nld products gold line printer cartridges achieve industry\u2019s lowest return rate\u2026 . ever ( 0 . 1 % ytd 2018 )\nthe commercial grade monochrome and color laser printer cartridges have achieved the industry\u2019s lowest return rate .\namerica and china are officially at war , not with guns , but hostilities are brewing over the new trade tariffs .\na - copi is one of the largest providers of toshiba , hp , kip , and lexmark office products in northern new england .\nprincity softwares offered by thi monitors can provide almost every detail so you can control your mps contract profits .\nthe internet giant\u2019s standalone b2b portal has already rolled out in the us , germany , uk , japan and india .\nfollowing a failed launch , amazon has snuck into australia quietly with promises to deliver millions of products .\nadveo\u2019s independent dealer network , calipage , upgraded its e - commerce opportunities in spain .\neuropean commission is taking spain to the european court of justice ( ecj ) for waste management failures .\nit is already the case in some countries such as germany or belgium before this date .\nmain events of image industry in america , 2018 . 6 - 2018 . 12\nrt media had collected the event information on the industry in america for those who are interested .\nthe bold confrontation was made at the summit during the third imaging supplies expo to be held in cancun , mexico .\nmore and more educated women make a difference not only in their lives but also to the industry they are serving .\nwe need to be innovative in order to be relevant . we have to offer a serious alternative to oem cartridges .\nnow , one of the respondents has agreed to share their thoughts on the allegations and what it means for the industry .\nnot only in the us but also in china where many of the cartridges originate .\nmoreinks ltd . inter alia accepted a preliminary injunction ( docket no . 4a o 76 / 17 ) of the district court d\u00fcsseldorf .\nthe additional 25 % tariff on imports from china of goods is effectively today and the us custom is ready to take action .\nfrancisca hogescu - lebrun ( pictured ) is the new ceo of xerox romania , succeeded gabriel pantelimon .\nepson appoints former fuji xerox\u2019s executive general manager for sales as document solutions boss in june .\nsharp plans to expand its overseas sales network for printers by doubling funds to acquire vendors .\ndarren turner ' s my office solutions has created a super inventive win - win - win solution in order to make a difference .\nthe agency will be asia ' s first international organization specifically deal with intellectual property disputes .\nurltoken announced public access to linkedin to win . it\u2019s the industry\u2019s first online video training course .\nmarkem - imaje debuted an inkjet printer customized for egg production and capable of coding over 250 , 000 eggs per hour .\ntotal 3d - printer market up + 14 % year - on - year .\ninkjet multifunction printers ( mfps ) , which account for over 60 % of sales in we , also fell by - 6 % .\ni learned a lot about aftermarket business and the opportunities lies on it . i also appreciate all insights on how to grow our business .\nmany thanks to arrange such a good service , also on time and convenient shuttle bus is really appreciated . it was perfect , i participate every year and each time i feel it better . many thanks !\nmohammad afzal quality control at asta toner cartridges . hong kong , china ( hong kong s . a . r . )\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nyou must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website . click here for instructions on enabling javascript in your browser .\nwe are one of the uk\u2019s largest specialist provider of printer inks and laser toner printer cartridges .\n' how to reduce toner usage with your laser printer ' , ' how do you know when it ' s time for a new printer ? 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", "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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up with each day and execute pre - scheduled follow - up activities and appointment reminders . request a free demo or trial today and see how blitz can help you streamline your sales process , improve productivity and employee performance !\nintegration with crm and import sales data from your excel files . blitz adapts as your sales commission plan changes and your company evolves .\ncapgemini unleashes m & a ; blitz , buying u . s . digital consultancy , insurance it services firm - page : 1 | crn\nthis is not a\ncon\nfor the software . i am the only one in the office with crm experience . i spent almost 7 years using another product . i need to retrain my own mind to work off of the terms that your software uses .\nthe buyers we\u2019ve helped at software advice tend to be looking for some of the more basic aspects of crm systems . their top - requested features , by far , are contact management , interaction tracking , and scheduling / reminders , all defining features of crm software .\ndepending on the specific needs of a software buyer , a product in any of these sub - quadrants could be a good fit .\nreally nothing . i have been using the software for a bit more than one year and can not see anything i do not love .\ncons : this is not a\ncon\nfor the software . i am the only one in the office with crm experience . i spent almost 7 years using another product . i need to retrain my own mind to work off of the terms that your software uses .\nblitz sales software executes your plan for you ! you can schedule workflow automation to automatically send appointment reminders , emails , and even segment leads . your sales and marketing teams can now work in one system so no contact is lost in the shuffle going from one system to the next .\nsometimes i do not like that the blitz features do no work together with allstate features , but i believe that is more the fault of allstate .\nmany companies these days have sales and marketing teams that communicate with such frequency that they often function as one unit , an alignment called \u201csmarketing . \u201d you can find out how this influences software choice in our article , how \u201csmarketing\u201d paired with software can help align sales and marketing .\nwith blitz ' s command line interface , no scripting is required . you can run your tests from multiple continents . finally , blitz is easy to integrate in your deployment process : there ' s a robust api , with support already available for ruby , java , python , node . js and more .\nblitz sales software\u2122 was built to help staff and management save time completing day to day work activities by using intelligent automation . by eliminating manual work , you and your staff now have the ability to retain current customers as well as meet more contacts which in return could help you grow your company .\npurchasing crm software will have a solid return - on - investment ( roi ) for your business . you can use this roi as a selling point when trying to justify the purchase price , as we outline in detail in our article how to build a business case for crm software .\nusing the blitz lead management system has made lead tracking so easy while increasing efficiency and productivity ! i can ' t imagine tracking leads any other way . tina , from blitz , keeps in touch with my agency to let us know of any new features and to help train new producers on using the system .\nmicrosoft and class counsel have reached proposed settlements of lawsuits pending in a number of states ( listed below ) in which plaintiffs have alleged that microsoft unlawfully used anticompetitive means to maintain a monopoly in markets for certain software , and that , as a result , it overcharged consumers who , during specific time periods , licensed in the united states for use in the specific states below microsoft ' s operating system software and / or certain of microsoft ' s applications software . microsoft denies these allegations and maintains that it developed and sold high - quality and innovative software products at fair and reasonable prices .\noverall : sometimes i do not like that the blitz features do no work together with allstate features , but i believe that is more the fault of allstate .\ntina , from blitz , keeps in touch with my agency to let us know of any new features and to help train new producers on using the system .\ncons : really nothing . i have been using the software for a bit more than one year and can not see anything i do not love .\nif using blitz load testing to test a site protected by cloudflare , note that blitz load testing (\nrushes\n) will need to be directed to your origin server , so you can learn the real baseline limits of your application . these results will not reflect cloudflare acceleration , nor will cloudflare security block the test .\ncomments : using the blitz lead management system has made lead tracking so easy while increasing efficiency and productivity ! i can ' t imagine tracking leads any other way .\nmarketing automation software : provides tools that helps marketers reach out to potential customers through a variety of channels , especially email , and tailor messages to them .\nmost vendors will price crm software based on a \u201cper user , per month\u201d model , but there are frequently up - front costs that come with implementation .\nblitz provides a migration service that will update your leads in blitz that you export from another system . this allows you to switch systems without starting over from scratch . all we need is to update the status , milestone , source , and assigned user of your previous system to get started . interested in learning more , click here .\na sales software helps users increase performance by automating sales tasks and processes . this matched with tracking and reporting provide transparency from start to end of your sales pipeline . this type of software is vital to keeping up with your contacts and allowing your staff to be on the same page when communicating with each contact .\nblitz comes in both the professional version and the more advanced professional plus version . pick the plan that works for you and sign up today ! see all the features .\nor , talk to one of our experienced software advisors about your needs\u2014it\u2019s quick , free , and there\u2019s no - obligation\u2014by calling ( 844 ) 687 - 6771 .\ncomments : aside from the lead management software being one of the most user friendly programs , and best integrative technology , blitz has great customer service . julie calls me every couple of months just to touch base , and make sure i am optimizing the program , and i continue to learn something every time . great company , great product .\nthere is no hardware or software . cloudflare works at the dns level . it takes only 5 minutes to sign up . to learn more , please visit our website\nwhen evaluating crm vendors , don\u2019t just rely on the information they provide . request a demo , where a representative walks you through the software and its various features .\ntoday , lincoln is becoming a mini palo alto , home to more than 100 software startups . and once - abandoned buildings now house coworking spaces and incubators .\nblitz\u2019s custom workflow tool can be set up to automate tasks that take up extra time in your office . workflow can be set up to automatically email certain leads or customers at certain times , and automatically add follow up reminders to your staff\u2019s schedules . this intelligent functionality filters through the leads in your sales software to know who to contact , and when .\nbased on an analysis of the crm software buyers we speak to here at software advice , business budgets for crm systems vary widely . the highest percentage of buyers , about a quarter , budget for $ 100 - 195 per user , per month , while only 3 % , are willing to budget more than $ 300 / user / month .\nblitz is cutting edge and has allowed us to streamline our sales processes , improve productivity , and increase employee performance . i ' m not sure how we functioned without it !\ncomments : blitz is a great tool for organizing leads , it speeds up the productivity of my staff , and we can see the work we ' ve done all in one convenient location .\nof course ! blitz mobile allows you to access all the contacts as well as continue the day to day work while you are on the go meeting new clients and booking more deals . read more\u2026\nthese two cons are not really blitz ' s fault . i have only good things to say about blitz and the team . alex is down to earth , he understands our needs and is always available to help . having him backing us on this is huge , because this is a new system for us and he makes it super easy to use and be successful . thanks ! ! !\none of the biggest challenges of purchasing crm software is getting your team to use it , especially sales teams who are often attached to practices they don\u2019t want to interrupt with new technology .\nscores are based largely on reviews from real software users , along with other product performance details ( e . g . , what features they offer , how many customers they have ) .\nsales force automation software : helps companies manage their sales team\u2019s activities , and helps the sales team to close more deals by keeping thorough , accurate records of their interactions with all sales prospects .\ncustomer experience software : combines frontline customer service applications , such as live chat and tools for self - service knowledge bases , with tools that connect departments in order to oversee individual customer experiences .\nif you have a small or no it department , it will be important to know whether or not you\u2019ll require ( potentially costly ) tech support in order to implement and maintain the software .\nprivacy policy | terms & conditions | software license agreement hudl is a product and service of agile sports technologies , inc . all text and design \u00a9 2007 - 2018 . all rights reserved .\nblitz is a cloud - based customer relationship management ( crm ) solution that caters to small and midsize businesses and helps them to manage their interactions with existing and potential customers . it can be tailored to suit businesses in industries such as real estate agents , mortgage brokers and non - profits . in addition to its standalone sales automation and marketing automation modules , blitz offers call center , field service functionality and more .\ni ' m a new allstate agent and purchased blitz through blueprint . nick contacted me as soon as i opened up , but i didn ' t follow through with all the training . this was an error on my part . i ' ve been working with nick this past week and regret not using this tool from day 1 . i have called colleagues and suggested they start using blitz to track all their leads .\noverall : i ' m a new allstate agent and purchased blitz through blueprint . nick contacted me as soon as i opened up , but i didn ' t follow through with all the training . this was an error on my part . i ' ve been working with nick this past week and regret not using this tool from day 1 . i have called colleagues and suggested they start using blitz to track all their leads .\nwhatever business you\u2019re in , chances are you frequently have to deal with customers , prospects or other important contacts . when dealings with those contacts , crm software gives you advantages over your competitors by helping you :\nlive chat software : allows companies to have real - time conversations with website visitors in order to improve customer service , help increase online sales and encourage repeat business by providing customers with precisely what they want .\nthe sales process can be complicated , and can vary from lead to lead . using blitz can simplify this by automating tasks , reminding employees when to call , and tracking the process in order to make improvements when necessary .\nblitz helps companies to manage sales processes and capture relevant leads . the solution offers users pop - up notifications , functionalities to schedule follow - ups and a reporting and analytics engine that helps them to generate custom reports , which help them to spot trends and make business - related decisions . blitz also helps users to track former customers and retarget them with specific and relevant content . the solution also features \u201cclick to call\u201d , auto dialer and drip emails functionalities .\ncomments : i started using blitz to manage my leads for insurance sales , but with it ' s array of benefits , i ' ve been able to use this product in many facets outside of that . furthermore , managing a sales team and their processes can ' t be made much easier than using this system . with follow - up being so important in any sales organization , blitz streamlines the functions of running a sales force and holding everyone accountable .\ni found blitz very useful when i was trying to squeeze faster response times out of my wordpress setup , tweaking my caching system options and adjusting nginx and php configurations . since they use the connections at their datacenter , you get more real - world results than if you simply ran apache bench locally on the server , or from your residential internet connection . both tools have their uses , of course , and blitz is a good one to have in your arsenal .\ncertain crm features are more critical depending upon your business\u2019 stage of growth . here are some of the most crucial features for different business sizes ( see \u201ctypes of businesses using crm software\u201d for definition of business sizes ) :\nbntouch mortgage crm is a mortgage - specific crm system that offers mortgage brokers and bankers alike a solution featuring marketing automation capabilities . the software offers features for each step of the mortgage process , from . . . read more\nevery product in this quadrant offers a balance of capability ( how much the products can do ) and value ( whether they\u2019re worth their price / cost ) that makes them stand out in the race for small business software success .\ncustomer relationship management ( crm ) software helps automate and manage the customer life cycle of an organization . it is usually used by the customer - focused side of businesses to maintain contact with those customers and quickly respond to their needs .\nplan sales follow - up activities with your contacts . blitz\u2019s fully customizable automation puts the power of planning system actions in your hands . you can also organize and properly segment contacts to make sure each contact gets the proper messaging you want them to receive .\nurltoken is a self service load and performance testing platform . it ' s a new offering from mu dynamics , leaders in the application testing space , and we ' re thrilled to make blitz instantly available to cloudflare customers right now as a cloudflare app .\nebba blitz , our new corporate ceo , has made herself at home in our palo alto office and in 2016 will be boosting our presence on the us west coast . \u201cthere is a growing need for encryption - the potential that exists for alertsec makes the company\u2019s future truly exciting , \u201d blitz said . she added that smb security would remain a focus , particularly in laptop encryption . \u201cwe are here to help smbs get the same level of security as fortune 500 companies , providing the support and expertise they often lack internally . \u201d\nour efforts in desktop software development are focused on productivity applications and 2d / 3d content creation tools . we have proved experience developing complete client applications for windows , mac os and linux . our experience in graphics and 3d programming is our greatest asset .\nbecause it is such a staple of so many industries and businesses , crm software vendors make their money more through volume than through nickel - and - diming customers . as such , there are few hidden costs , with one notable exception : implementation .\ngartner notes crm software market grew 12 . 3 percent . in may 2016 , julian pouter , research director at gartner , noted that the greater than 30 notable crm acquisitions from 2015 had led to a 12 . 3 percent growth in the market .\nbusiness management is constantly trying to find systems to help them evaluate the effectiveness of their staff . with blitz you have the ability to track sales opportunities , track sales pipeline milestones , generate on / offline reports , and monitor and coach your people to get better results .\nbusinesses primarily use sales software to streamline their current processes and practices in their office , creating more time for improving lead and customer relationships . by keeping data and employees organized , offices are able to easily collaborate and focus on the same goal\u2014closing the sale .\nleads\u2019 information , notes , sales opportunities , and upcoming appointments are all conveniently stored on one screen in blitz . this information can be accessed quickly and easily by searching , and can even be set up to automatically pop up when a lead or client calls into your office .\ni like how they continue to improve the software , as well as take feedback from the users . one of the customer rep is very helpful every time i speak with her , and she checks on us frequently . great customer support for a great product .\n\u201ci like how they continue to improve the software , as well as take feedback from the users . one of the customer rep is very helpful every time i speak with her , and she checks on us frequently . great customer support for a great product . \u201d\npros : i like how they continue to improve the software , as well as take feedback from the users . one of the customer rep is very helpful every time i speak with her , and she checks on us frequently . great customer support for a great product .\nhelp desk software : stores customer information in a searchable database , tracks interactions and automates the issue resolution process using an issue tracking system , for either external customers ( consumers or businesses that have purchased goods or services from your company ) or internal customers ( employees ) .\nbeing able to define your sales process in blitz gives you the ability to create a program that fits into how you already do things . imagine being able to track any activity you want , search or filter based on any criteria , and create custom templates and forms to simplify your office !\ntina is our account representative and she always takes the time to go out of her way to assist us with any questions , training opportunities , and recommendations . we have been happy with the performance of the software , but having a representative like tina makes the overall experience excellent .\ncomments : tina is our account representative and she always takes the time to go out of her way to assist us with any questions , training opportunities , and recommendations . we have been happy with the performance of the software , but having a representative like tina makes the overall experience excellent .\n\u201cit is nerve - racking when you have to rely on your user\u2019s word that nothing was downloaded , stored locally , or had passwords saved in the browser , when an asset goes missing . a machine with alertsec installed on it just takes that whole uncertainty out of the equation\u201d ebba blitz , ceo of alertsec inc .\nurltoken offers a developer - friendly command line user experience . this interface deliberately isn ' t point and click , since keyboard control gives savvy customers an efficient way to run familiar commands with the power of blitz at their fingers . the reports , though , are presented visually , for full pattern - recognition power - - see examples below .\n\u201ci was very hesitant about making the switch to blitz from a different lead management system used previously in the past . after working with my account manager , i am excited to use the system when i open my agency on march 1\u2026 i value such amazing customer service and care and can\u2019t wait to see all the system is capable of . \u201d\nblit software was founded in 2007 by engineers with extensive experience in the video game industry . due to the rich user experiences we were used to while working in games , we realised that apps needed to undergo dramatic visual improvements . so we put our passion for graphics programming at the service of companies who share that vision .\nreporting software . management can use crm tools to track performance and productivity based on activities logged in the crm system\u2014for instance , how many new contacts were added to the database that day , or how much revenue was generated . these tools can also be used for forecasting , such as for the next - quarter sales pipeline .\ntcube solutions , meanwhile , specializes in property and casualty insurance software and services , with offerings around integrated policy management , billing , claims operations , reinsurance management systems and data strategy . the company started in 2007 and employs more than 300 people focused on the systems integration needs of insurance clients in north america and the united kingdom .\nthe majority of crm systems can run without dedicated it support , either internally or from the vendor , so extra costs come out of paying the vendor to install the software and provide training sessions for key users . depending on the vendor and the system , this cost can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars .\nthe paris - based company , no . 6 on the crn solution provider 500 , said its acquisitions of palo alto , calif . - based idean and columbia , s . c . - based tcube solutions would enhance its digital design and strategy skills and its expertise around duck creek technologies , a provider of insurance software and services .\ncustomer service is definitely one of the biggest pros that i ' ve experienced with this service . i ' m an allstate agency owner and blitz co - created allstate lead manager tool , which makes the job a million times easier . i spoke to dalton who is the supervisor there and he was able to walk me through the entire system with great detail .\nas of november 2017 , the udacity blitz program has officially wound down . there will be no further projects after our current engagements are complete . we sincerely thank everyone who has participated in and supported this ambitious program . udacity ' s mission is to democratize education on a global scale . we have a large and growing number of nanodegree program students around the world . to support this community , we have decided to focus all of our efforts on our top - notch career services , as well as hiring partnerships with world - leading companies . thank you for all of the support , hard work , and feedback ! we are excited to work on more ways to educate and empower students everywhere . sincerely , the udacity blitz team\ncustomer data management . most products provide a searchable database to store customer information ( such as contact information ) and relevant documents ( such as sales proposals and contracts ) . while most crms offer this functionality , it can also be incorporated into other industry - specific systems . for example , customer management is a core component of salon management software .\npros : customer service is definitely one of the biggest pros that i ' ve experienced with this service . i ' m an allstate agency owner and blitz co - created allstate lead manager tool , which makes the job a million times easier . i spoke to dalton who is the supervisor there and he was able to walk me through the entire system with great detail .\ncons - i would love if i update a lead that is also in e agent to auto load into e agent too . its not the end of the world but it is an extra step . i am also not able to have 2 windows pop for my fonality so only eagent pops and i have to manually pop blitz . also not the end of the world .\nscale your business . if you only have 100 contacts to deal with , then you might be able to keep all of their information straight using a simple excel spreadsheet , or even pen and paper . larger companies , however , deal with thousands or potentially millions of contacts and customers , which requires crm software in order to keep that information well - organized and accessible .\nblitz allows us to maximize our time and customize our processes to make us more efficient . while this isn ' t necessarily easy to set up and achieve , once you get the hang of it and with get the help of one of their customer service reps . , you ' ll be selling more business in no time . alex ( our account manager ) is exceptional and top notch !\ncomments : blitz allows us to maximize our time and customize our processes to make us more efficient . while this isn ' t necessarily easy to set up and achieve , once you get the hang of it and with get the help of one of their customer service reps . , you ' ll be selling more business in no time . alex ( our account manager ) is exceptional and top notch !\ni was very hesitant about making the switch to blitz from a different lead management system used previously in the past . after working with my account manager , i am excited to use the system when i open my agency on march 1 . the support team have been extremely supportive and accommodating . i value such amazing customer service and care and can ' t wait to see all the system is capable of . thanks\ncomments : i was very hesitant about making the switch to blitz from a different lead management system used previously in the past . after working with my account manager , i am excited to use the system when i open my agency on march 1 . the support team have been extremely supportive and accommodating . i value such amazing customer service and care and can ' t wait to see all the system is capable of . thanks\nhudl is a leading software company revolutionizing the way coaches and athletes prepare for and stay ahead of the competition . founded by david graff , brian kaiser and john wirtz in 2006 , hudl now offers the tools to edit and share video , interact with stats , and create quality highlight reels for entertainment and recruiting purposes . the whole experience is available online , giving coaches and athletes secure access at home and on the go .\nspirent communications ( lse : spt . l ) is adding some flavor to its cloud security service testing strategy by reaching an agreement to acquire privately - held mu dynamics for $ 40 million in cash . sunnyvale , calif . - based mu is best known as a provider of automated performance and security testing software that it says can replicate applications to perform the security and performance testing for service providers , vendors , and government agencies .\nblitz is a configurable service that will pound your site with page requests , allowing you to specify the concurrency , timeout , and duration of the onslaught . as it goes about this , it builds statistics and plots them along timelines . you can watch response times , errors and timeouts as it slowly ramps up the number of concurrent users until it reaches the maximum . at the end , it even projects how many hits per day your setup can handle at that rate .\ncrm software is typically hosted online and licensed out to companies on a \u201cper user , per month\u201d basis , alongside one - time implementation costs . some vendors may have a flat monthly fee , regardless of the number of users , though it varies between different market segments ( for example , sales force automation is almost universally sold per user / month , while marketing automation often is sold via a flat monthly fee ) and is increasingly uncommon .\noriginally from blue springs , missouri , john earned his bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s at the university of nebraska , spending his undergrad in the raikes computer science program with brian kaiser as a roommate and david graff across the hall . john started as a developer in hudl\u2019s early stages before taking over the sales team for a short time . now he serves as chief product officer , making sure the software\u2019s expansive list of features always stays ahead of the curve .\nthe revolution sparked by the iphone and its apps showed people that there was a need for a better - designed user experience for all kinds of software . our prior experience in developing for platforms with limited power ( such as game consoles ) gave us a competitive edge in creating apps used by vast numbers of people every day . that enabled us to expand the services we offered , which were later extended to the rest of mobile platforms that successively appeared .\nwe ' re delighted to announce the promotion of ebba blitz to the position of corporate ceo . fredrik loevstedt , chairman of the board of directors and company founder , highlighted how growth of cloud services is driving unprecedented opportunity for alertsec , and ebba will manage the company ' s expansion in the us and global markets . read more about this below . are you using the cloud as part of your backup and company data storage solution ? if so , then you need to read our article below about cloud storage encryption ; specifically , the importance of protecting not only your data in the cloud but also your data handling endpoint devices . and don\u2019t forget that endpoint encrypt now includes free media encryption . if you are going to the rsa conference 2016 in san francisco , the alertsec team would love to meet you ! as well as answering your cloud and data security questions , it will be a great opportunity to meet with ebba blitz and discuss how we can support your upcoming plans .\nwant to test how your server performs under load ? if you\u2019re in the process of optimizing a server , or have just installed a caching solution , it\u2019s good to see the effect your changes have had .\nthe service has a generous free tier , though they offer paid upgrades for higher concurrency and duration . the free tier offers 250 concurrent users over a one minute rush . ( though if you sign up with this invite link , they will add additional concurrencies to your account . )\nenclose phrases in quotes . use a + to require a term in results and - to exclude terms . example : + water - europe\nshares of spirent fell in early trading on the london exchange from its opening price of $ 168 . 30 and by 10 : 20 et had rebounded to $ 166 . 90 , about 30 percent below opening .\n\u00a9 2018 questex llc . all rights reserved . 275 grove street , suite 2 - 130 newton , ma 02466\njumpstart your career or get ahead by developing these financial advisor manager skills . working in the financial industry usually means that you are good at math and have strong financial knowledge . but those aren\u2019t the only skills that you need to develop to . . .\nthese simple insurance sales tips can help you increase your commission ! selling insurance can be tricky , especially if you\u2019re a young or inexperienced insurance agent . insurance can sometimes be expensive and isn\u2019t a product that the customer can see , hold , or touch . . . .\nthinking of a new career and want to know how to be a financial advisor ? working as a financial advisor can be a challenging but wonderful career choice for many people . financial advisors are the individuals that empower their customers with the monetary resources . . .\njust pick up the phone and give us a call . we will help you choose the perfect plan to suit the needs of your company .\nwe sure do ! if you are looking to just get your feet wet to see if this is the system for you , we do offer a 30 - day free trial of our pro package . this package does not include our intelligent automation called workflow but it will be a good starting point for your company to get going in the system . to get started with our trial period , click here .\nwe accept visa , mastercard , american express and discover card . we do not accept paypal .\nservices are offered on a monthly subscription basis that includes support via phone , email and other online resources .\ni wish there was a option to text the prospect thru the website . sometimes , text works better and that would be a really cool feature !\nquick and easy scheduling makes this work for me . i like the option to set for a weekly call cycle\nfollows up with prospects through email even when i can ' t make a call . keeps us in front of our prospects .\nworkflows and the ability to set up automated emails . i also like the tage function allowing me to target market .\nwould like some flexibility to change the info that comes into my system from web lead providers . i would also like an option to put in the the premium on opportunities not just revenue .\nability to do many things to drive sales . able to see as an administrator how active each of my lsp ' s are with the use of this system . also enables me to distribute leads effectively , great tool for new lsp ' s to use .\nseems like there is constant changes , so if you are not a frequent user it is like having to start all over again .\nthank you for your review , christina ! we really appreciate the feedback from your agency .\nhow easy they make it to keep things moving ! they continue to add features that make it easier to use .\ni don ' t particularly care for the categories that you need to choose from to make a history record . like\nattempted contact\n. i feel that it can be misleading when revisiting lead lists and more options should be available .\nthanks phil for the positive feedback . we are happy tina has provided you with excellent customer service !\nmy account manager , alex eding , is phenomenal . he explains everything seamlessly and his one on one training has helped me streamline my follow up process for new customers . the automatic workflow is excellent and the attention i get from alex is great . i wouldn ' t want to work with anyone else .\nwe consider ourselves very luck to have been assigned an account rep like julie . she has followed up with us and kept in touch even though we were not completely ready to get things going right away . today , we finally have our first campaign going and she walked us through step by set and made things very easy to understand .\nneeded to add a new user to my account today ( family life insurance group ) . julie alley did an excellent job of walking me thru the process , but what really impressed me is that she called me back to help me set up the new user . nice !\ni love the fact that it will send us reminders to make phone calls for leads and it sends follow up emails out for us . this is critical instead of relying on the human brain to remind us on every lead . there ' s just too many leads to do this .\ni ' m not sure if it ' s a con or just my lack of computer knowledge , but there ' s a lot to learn with this system . this may be my lack of knowledge with a system like this .\nstill learning , but nick has been great on training and follow up . i know a lot more today due to nick ' s patience , great attitude and knowledge .\nnick has been great to work with . he has walked me through the steps of the program and very patiently answered my questions . i ' ve had to call when i couldn ' t figure things out on my own and he calls back very quickly , which is very much appreciated !\nit is very intuitive to use . however , i wish the clients could have flexibility in moving the\nfields\nview including custom fields ) their own liking . also , in the country field , could you make the united states the default drop - down at the top . i am guessing most of your customers us based . if you used the system a lot , little things like that save time . you guy have been great to work with so far . calvin peters help today was exceptional . eric , ian , and moby have all been very helpful as well .\nalex is a fantastic trainer and i couldn ' t be happier with the support and guidance he has provided . as a new agency owner he has been invaluable to me and my agency . he absolutely rocks .\nwe develop mobile apps for windows phone , ios and android for all kinds of smartphones and tablets . augmented reality , second screen , 3d simulation and video based apps are some of the app categories we excel at . our previous experience in the video games industry has put us in the best position to develop this graphically demanding mobile apps .\nwe port games to ps4 , ps3 , steam , xbox 360 , ps vita , ios , android & wii u . as a group of passionate engineers , game porting is not just a service , it\u2019s a great technical challenge we love to deal with . we consider game porting as the next step from our previous experience in creating console emulators .\nnice drawing on the cross - platform dilemma . which pain do you prefer ?\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nprotein presence or absence . lets you rapidly determine if the protein in your sample binds . positive and negative controls are recommended to reliably analyze presence or absence of the specific protein of interest .\nstandard curve . lets you create a standard curve for protein quantitation . the standard curve can be reused later for testing unknowns under identical conditions .\nprotein quantitation . lets you determine the concentration of your protein . this measurement is quantitative for the active protein in a specific test . concentration for unknown samples can be determined using a saved standard curve .\nlets you analyze the kinetic binding profile of a protein in solution interacting with an immobilized protein on the biosensor . a concentration series of the protein in solution can be tested to determine association (\nadvanced kinetics . lets you immobilize a protein on the biosensor or create a customized biosensor , followed by analysis of the kinetic binding profile of a protein in solution interacting with the biosensor . rate and affinity constants can be determined . any other assay format involving multiple bindings in layers can be performed .\nwe use cookies to deliver the best possible experience on our website . by accessing our website , you agree to our privacy policy and general user terms .\nany company that is looking to automate sales follow - up . insurance agents , mortgage brokers , real estate agents , financial advisors , home services , building services , manufacturing and more .\noverall : we consider ourselves very luck to have been assigned an account rep like julie . she has followed up with us and kept in touch even though we were not completely ready to get things going right away . today , we finally have our first campaign going and she walked us through step by set and made things very easy to understand .\npros : how easy they make it to keep things moving ! they continue to add features that make it easier to use .\ncons : i don ' t particularly care for the categories that you need to choose from to make a history record . like\nattempted contact\n. i feel that it can be misleading when revisiting lead lists and more options should be available .\ncons : i wish there was a option to text the prospect thru the website . sometimes , text works better and that would be a really cool feature !\npros : i love the fact that it will send us reminders to make phone calls for leads and it sends follow up emails out for us . this is critical instead of relying on the human brain to remind us on every lead . there ' s just too many leads to do this .\ncons : i ' m not sure if it ' s a con or just my lack of computer knowledge , but there ' s a lot to learn with this system . this may be my lack of knowledge with a system like this .\ncomments : needed to add a new user to my account today ( family life insurance group ) . julie alley did an excellent job of walking me thru the process , but what really impressed me is that she called me back to help me set up the new user . nice !\npros : quick and easy scheduling makes this work for me . i like the option to set for a weekly call cycle\npros : ability to do many things to drive sales . able to see as an administrator how active each of my lsp ' s are with the use of this system . also enables me to distribute leads effectively , great tool for new lsp ' s to use ."]}
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( credit : pivotal )\nat pivotal , we\u2019re changing the way the world builds software\u2014and we can\u2019t do it alone .\nwhy ford and microsoft are betting on pivotal software at a $ 2 . 8 billion valuation\npivotal is a cloud software company that helps its customers build up their own software development capabilities ; it also offers tools and services to support those efforts . ford has been a pivotal customer and will use its technology to build and run software related to its connected car applications .\nautomaker ford and software giant microsoft have led a $ 253 million investment round in the emc - controlled software development company pivotal that values the company at about $ 2 . 8 billion .\npivotal\u2019s cloud native platform drives software innovation for many of the world\u2019s most admired brands . with millions of developers in communities around the world , pivotal technology touches billions of users every day . after shaping the software development culture of silicon valley ' s most valuable companies for over a decade , today pivotal leads a global technology movement transforming how the world builds software .\nread about industries transforming in the age of software and stay ahead of the curve with the latest news about pivotal technologies .\nemc has acquired san francisco - based pivotal labs , a privately - held provider of agile software development services and tools .\nglassdoor has 265 pivotal reviews submitted anonymously by pivotal employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if pivotal is right for you .\nthe agile software company has quietly helped 30 % of fortune 100 companies reduce operating costs , deploy faster software at large scale , and explore new markets .\nas a recognized leader in disciplined agile and lean software development practices , pivotal combines the silicon valley state of mind . . .\npivotal has 1 , 250 employees , mostly from earlier acquisitions by both emc and vmware . it includes software for building cloud computing systems ; data storage , management and analysis software ; tools for outside developers to make applications ; and services by experts in both software manufacture and data analytics .\nthe san francisco - based company is an offshoot of software development consulting firm pivotal labs , which was previously acquired by emc . pivotal software started with cloud technology from vmware , big data capabilities provided by emc and a $ 105 million investment from general electric .\nagile [ is ] now the default approach for new software development .\nif you use a computer , you use technology created by pivotal software , one of the most influential yet discreet companies in tech .\nadditional information on gartner\u2019s take on the launch of pivotal can be found in the research note \u201cemc and vmware form pivotal to challenge software megavendors in the cloud\u201d on gartner\u2019s website at urltoken .\nwith the addition of pivotal , emc adds to its portfolio the gold - standard in agile software development for customers building \u2018big data\u2019 analytic applications .\npivotal is cloud - native company . its software\u2014including pivotal tracker , the gold standard for agile project management\u2014allows enterprise - grade software to be developed quickly and efficiently by small teams . according to a company spokesperson , pivotal cloud foundry , the company ' s flagship software , experienced a\nmeteoritic rise\nin large part because it ' s the only cloud platform that runs on aws , google cloud platform , microsoft azure , vmware vsphere , and openstack computing infrastructure .\ndish learned agile methods to quickly launch new applications\u2014and attracted top talent by revolutionizing its software development .\nfollow alex on forbes and twitter for more coverage of startups , enterprise software and venture capital .\nmee was the founder of pivotal labs , a software development startup that emc snapped up in 2012 to form the foundation of its then - new spin - off .\npivotal helps companies build , test , deploy and update software applications that can run either on public cloud such as amazon web services and microsoft azure or on private cloud .\nlast year , the cloud business saw a 130 percent on - year increase , with its flagship software \u2014 pivotal cloud foundry \u2014 selling over $ 270 million in annual bookings .\nthank you for taking time to write this review of your previous experience at pivotal software . we aim to make sure that our employees experience a transparent and supportive environment . during\npivotal\u2019s agile project management tool ( pivotal tracker ) is currently used by over 240 , 000 developers around the world . emc plans to continue to invest in pivotal tracker to accelerate innovation in the platform and increase adoption .\ncharity : water is building a software platform that helps ensure every human has access to clean and safe drinking water .\nenterprise software company pivotal software , which was spun out of emc and its subsidiary , vmware , a few years ago , is looking at an initial public offering by the middle of next year , according to sources familiar with the matter . they did not give details on the size of the estimated float .\nthe future is being built on pivotal . enterprises have adopted our cloud - native platform to unleash software - developer productivity , reduce operational cost , and create an environment for innovation to scale .\nford announced thursday it had led a $ 253 million investment in pivotal software , joined by microsoft , in a deal that values the emc and vmware spin - out at $ 2 . 8 billion . the investment is part of a broader strategy for ford to invest in its mobility - focused software and products , says ford cio marcy klevorn , who is joining pivotal ' s board .\npivotal itself is something of a silicon valley success story : maritz wrote in a blog entry that pivotal ' s cloud foundry business , where it sells software that makes it easier for developers to build enterprise applications , is on track to make $ 100 million this year .\n\u201cmachine - to - machine communications over the internet will change the way we do business , \u201d said william ruh , the vice president of ge\u2019s software and analytics division . with the pivotal investment , he said , \u201cwe\u2019re going to learn a lot about infrastructure and software . \u201d he added , \u201cindustrial data is very different from consumer data too , and we\u2019ll help pivotal understand the requirements . \u201d\npivotal is the relatively small member of the collection of companies controlled by emc which includes vmware and the security company rsa . its conceit is keyed to the notion that pretty much every company is a software company in some fashion , in that each has its own custom processes that could be improved or automated with software .\nge was an early pivotal investor , pouring $ 105 million into the company in 2013 . the industrial giant says its software relationship with pivotal helped it develop more efficient ways to analyze how its jet engines consume fuel , which in turn can help airlines save on fuel costs .\nliberty mutual learned to speed its development processes to build the right software and deliver the right services at the right time .\nthe company has three departments : cloud foundry and data suite are subscription software packages . pivotal labs provides strategic consulting at organizations like humana , the bbc , allstate , and university of california at berkeley .\nmicrosoft is investing in the round , mee said , after many of its customers requested support for pivotal products , including cloud foundry , a service for deploying and managing software on its azure cloud computing platform .\ntransforming how your organization builds software begins with you . maximize your individual software proficiency or train your whole team in modern , cloud - native technologies and approaches . our extensive portfolio of enablement services and training options are designed to accommodate even the busiest of schedules .\n\u201ci ' ve had the opportunity to watch pivotal labs for many years and have seen , first - hand , the transformational impact they deliver to their clients . their cultural and strategic contributions at twitter have been quite meaningful , and much of our software development process at square is modeled on the pivotal labs way . i have no doubt pivotal labs will bring great value to emc and its customers . \u201d\nsoftware development is optimized for continuous change is essentially what it is ,\nsaid mee .\nprior to that , software development had tried to limit change because it was seen as risky . it turns out that in order to move safely , you have to move much more quickly .\nford wants to be known for mobility as much as its cars , and it ' s willing to write software companies outsized checks to prove it .\npivotal cloud foundry the multi - cloud platform to rapidly deliver apps , containers , and functions .\nmaritz will remain on pivotal software ' s board as its executive chairman , and advise some of the companies in his investment portfolio , but this departure marks the end of his time in the day - to - day operations of enterprise tech companies .\nfrom analytics to cloud - native , pivotal subject - matter experts are passionate participants in digital transformation .\nthe pivotal hd enterprise edition adds the spring java framework ( contributed to pivotal by vmware ) as well as the\nproject serengeti\nhadoop virtualization extensions . the enterprise edition also sports a data loader to suck data into hdfs from other sources , and a unified storage service that rides atop hdfs . the pivotal command center is also part of the enterprise edition . all of these pieces are developed by pivotal .\nat present , enterprise software that even tries to do this is \u201cabominable , \u201d he added . \u201cthese are nasa - scale problems we will be working on . \u201d\nthe future of banking will come from a 200 + year - old bank . citi now not only modernizes legacy software but functions in a forward - compatible manner .\nin a blog post announcing the availability of the pivotal hd 1 . 0 release , saravana krishnamurthy , head of product strategy and vision for the hadoop stack at pivotal , explained that there are three packages of hadoop code being delivered today : the community and enterprise editions outlined above as well as something called pivotal single node .\nmany enterprise organizations want to streamline operations and adopt tech like a nimble startup .\npivotal [ transforms ] blue chip , fortune 500 companies around the world ,\nsaid edward hieatt , senior vice president of services at pivotal . the goal is to transform fortune 100 companies like ge , ford , and verizon into nimble software companies\nand deliver exponential value to their own customers .\nwe help customers transform their organization by mastering agile methodologies and focusing on new ways to build software on a modern platform with powerful capabilities . we extend beyond the immersive pivotal labs environment to drive alignment and enablement , cultivating the new way of working , one that supports continuous innovation .\npivotal , an ambitious creation of the data storage giant emc and its hefty affiliate vmware , on wednesday said it would make cloud - based industrial software applications faster than anyone has before , and announced it had the means to do so \u2014 a $ 105 million investment from general electric .\nindeed , the firm addresses a pain point that consultants at pwc previously called the\ngoldilocks syndrome\n, where changing regulations , productivity pressures and complex customer engagement models left businesses unsure how much to customize their software . too much leaves a system expensive to maintain , while generic versions force firms to cram their business model into the software ' s function .\npivotal , a company recently spun out of assets of emc and vmware , was introduced today as a power behind pivotal one , a new cloud - enabled application platform ( ceap ) for private cloud initiatives and public cloud providers . it will also run a public platform as a services ( paas ) for it organizations and independent software vendors ( isvs ) looking to deploy application services in a public cloud . pivotal also announced its strategic partnership with ge which committed to take a 10 percent equity position in the new company .\nin the meanwhile , pivotal ' s 1 , 700 employees include plenty of tech ' s best and brightest , including engineers formerly of nasa , ebay , microsoft , and amazon web services . pivotal labs counts companies like best buy , bmw , and twitter as customers . meanwhile , ge bought a 10 % stake in pivotal back in 2013 .\nspecifically , pivotal hd includes the core hadoop 2 . 0 . 2 software , which has the old mapreduce 1 . 0 algorithm for spewing and chewing data on a cluster of servers as well as the new yarn 2 . 0 algorithm , all riding atop the hadoop distributed file system ( hdfs ) .\npivotal itself was spun out of emc and vmware in 2013 with an undisclosed amount of capital that the company called its series a investment . simultaneously , ge invested $ 105 million for 10 % of pivotal in what the company considered its series b . emc still owns a large percentage of pivotal through its initial investment , which means that soon dell will be a pivotal parent , too . dell and emc are currently undergoing the biggest tech merger ever to combine as dell technologies .\nthe software and development process was so effective that pivotal labs and ceo rob mee were the first outside contractors hired by google , after the company co - developed and launched the bug - free my ebay application . later the team was deployed by twitter to help solve the infamous\nfail whale\nscaling crisis .\nplatform add - on services to enhance , secure , and manage applications provided by pivotal , partners and the oss community .\npivotal values diversity and is committed to fostering a culture that encourages inclusion and allows for everyone to be at their best .\npivotal is an equal opportunity employer . pivotal and pivotal\u2019s executives are committed to equal employment opportunity , affirmative action and to encouraging a diverse and inclusive work environment . we are committed to recruiting , hiring , developing and promoting employees without discrimination or harassment . as a global employer , this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate . but we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires . equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to pivotal\u2019s business .\nemc corporation ( nyse : emc ) today announced it has acquired san francisco - based pivotal labs , a privately - held provider of agile software development services and tools . the all - cash transaction is not expected to have a material impact to emc gaap or non - gaap eps for the full 2012 fiscal year .\nit\u2019s the third investment round for pivotal , whose other investors include ge and vmware , and coincides with the third anniversary of its founding . ford\u2019s contribution to the round amounts to about $ 182 million , pivotal ceo rob mee said in an interview .\nthe home depot achieved its it goal of delivering value faster by deploying pivotal technology and simultaneously overcoming key people and process challenges .\nits been great to see pivotal have such amazing success . rob and sherry are wonderful people . i feel privileged to have contributed\nalthough the world is moving away from traditional waterfall methods toward agile software development , successfully adopting agile requires a change in workflow mindset and acknowledgement of common pitfalls . before getting started , get some answers :\nemc , enterprise data cloud , greenplum , greenplum chorus , greenplum database , pivotal labs and pivotal tracker are either registered trademarks or trademarks of emc corporation in the united states and other countries . all other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners .\nsince our founding ,\nhieatt said ,\nwe ' ve garnered tremendous customer momentum on the heels of pioneering a modern , disciplined software methodology .\nthe methodology , he said , is used at over 30 % of the fortune 100 , reduced it operating costs at volkswagen by 50 % , enabled 2 , 000 % faster software deployment by allianz , and is instrumental to ge ' s iot strategy .\npivotal services provide a blueprint for how to accelerate pivotal cloud foundry ( pcf ) adoption . our experts work alongside your platform team to architect , deploy , test , and launch your production capability , so that pcf takes its place as the underlying platform for your business .\nthis speaks both to the value that customers place on our pivotal labs team not only do work for them , but with them , allowing them to see first - hand how modern product development can be done , and the value that they see in breadth , quality and usefulness of the software platforms that we have been developing ,\nmaritz writes .\npivotal helps you establish lasting change by working alongside you with modern methodology , technology , and design\u2014all toward focusing your company culture on outcomes .\n\u201cwe are thrilled to join emc and look forward to accelerated innovation on pivotal tracker , expansion of our services , and the ability to offer a greater number of customers access to our proven methods of developing high quality , reliable software . working with the greenplum division to apply our unique development process to the challenges of big data is especially exciting for us . \u201d\nthis sounds somewhat like the kind of cloud - based services increasingly offered by amazon web services , google and microsoft . these companies lack aspects of the business software creation capability , but vmware has been particularly nervous about aws .\nmee said he expects the business to grow again in 2017 because there is a realization among well - heeled legacy companies that they need to develop agile , cloud - based software to remain on par with their industry disruptors .\npivotal has also expanded its presence asia , and picked up key customers including singapore ' s largest lender dbs bank and australian telco giant telstra .\nemc will invest to expand pivotal\u2019s reach on a global scale , bringing pivotal\u2019s agile consulting services expertise to an even greater number of both emerging start - ups and the world ' s largest businesses looking to embrace cloud , big data , social and mobile in developing next - generation applications .\nthe companies had worked together for several years , most recently on the development of fordpass , a smartphone app the company launched in april and that was deployed on cloud foundry , pivotal ' s cloud computing platform .\nthis relationship builds off what was already a strong relationship ,\nklevorn says .\nwe are re - positioning the company into a software world .\nthe opportunity is to remake the way industrial companies make software , in a world in which millions of sensor - enabled cars , turbines , and household objects have sensor - enabled telemetry , or data about a thing\u2019s place and status . mr . maritz said software needs to be made the way it is at consumer web companies like google and facebook , where applications are created in days or weeks , compared with months , even years , in big business .\nfounded as an offshoot of pivotal labs in 2013 with a $ 105m investment from general electric , tech provided by vmware , and big data infrastructure by emc , the company ' s software encourages adherence to a tight development workflow that focuses on project scoping , discovery , framing , and delivery . when properly executed the process helps manage expectations , devote proper resources , and build quickly .\nthe hawq sql database query layer for hdfs is priced on a per - node basis just like pivotal hd enterprise , but pivotal is not divulging the price . it is hard to guess what pivotal thinks it can charge for this function , but with relational databases costing tens of thousands of dollars per core , there is plenty of room to charge many thousands or maybe even tens of thousands of dollars per server node and still make a buck .\nleading companies build and run their most important applications on pivotal . learn how our platform , tools , and methodology help you deliver exceptional user experiences .\npowerful software amalgamated with agile process inspires loyalty because it ' s effective at accelerating transformation in enterprise organizations , the company spokesperson said . in an interview at the company ' s annual conference brad miller , head of global digital and cloud technology at citi , explained\n[ pivotal helped ] develop the skills that we needed to start building microservices and thinking about transitioning our existing architecture .\nmicrosoft had been involved in that product launch , too , notes pivotal ceo rob mee . cloud foundry runs on microsoft ' s azure public cloud platform , and pivotal and azure overlap on many customer accounts , according to mee .\nwe came together because of that market demand ,\nhe says .\npi corporation is a software company focused on creating better ways for people to organize , share and access their data . it was founded in late 2003 by paul maritz , a former microsoft executive , and warburg - pincus of new york .\ni don ' t know when rob opened a physical office or started hiring employees . i do know that somewhere in the 2003 - 2005 window he did have an office , because several people from ebay visited the office to understand how pivotal worked ( a practice that essentially became a product for pivotal ) .\nseeking ways to reduce technical debt , comcast teamed with pivotal to intensify its focus on agility , elasticity , velocity , resiliency , customer experience , and experimentation .\nit is also backed by major names like ford , which led a funding round along with microsoft and others that valued pivotal at $ 2 . 8 billion .\nemployees with . we\u2019d love learn more about your experience and how we can improve ( where necessary ) . please email me at eseay @ pivotal . io .\npivotal ' s platform is a lynchpin in the creation of a fast moving , agile and innovative product culture at merrill , delivering results with unprecedented speed and precision .\nmee said there is an emphasis on doing knowledge transfer at the firm that allows developers to continuously learn and that pivotal does not hold anything back as competitive advantage .\npart of the difficulty will be in learning how to make software that is highly reliable , something largely unknown on the consumer internet . if something goes wrong on twitter , a \u201cfail whale\u201d appears ; on a jet engine in midflight , lives may be threatened .\nbusinesses are now thinking in terms of what mee called a\ndevops\n( development ops ) mindset , where there ' s greater collaboration between software developers and information technology professionals to create cloud - focused solutions that can be modified quickly to change business needs .\nthat values pivotal , which became independent of emc on april 1 , at roughly $ 1 billion , about eight months before the company is expected to have a single product .\njoining pivotal should be worth your while . our highly competitive compensation includes equity in the company , robust retirement options , comprehensive medical benefits , and fitness and tuition reimbursement programs .\npivotal counts over a third of the fortune 100 companies as clients , including six of the top automakers , seven of the largest banks and five major insurers in the world .\nin researching pivotal labs , i understand they have a somewhat firm policy on working from 9 - 6 on - site everyday . does that mean working from h . . .\nhis observation about the level of connectivity affecting everything in business is an increasingly common one in silicon valley . on tuesday , salesforce . com , the biggest maker of online software , said it would remake its company for a world dominated by mobile computing , clouds and social networks .\nthe new generation of applications , for which pivotal hopes to offer a native foundation , will be modeled on the transformational it characteristics of the leading cloud and web companies , such as google , facebook , twitter , urltoken and salesforce . com . pivotal ' s declared mission is to democratize these innovations and make them available to enterprise it architects and innovative isvs .\npivotal , the spinout from vmware and emc that ' s trying to create the application platform of the future , is shipping its first product based on the hadoop big data muncher .\nif pivotal succeeds , it will go against the technology industry\u2019s lousy record of making a successful company that starts out big . give management points for a big vision , at least .\nagile software development is a set of methods that result in fast and frequent delivery of value to your customers . it promotes well planned , small iterations by highly collaborative cross - functional teams . agile methodologies provide an alternative to the sequential development and long release cycles traditionally associated with waterfall .\nwe start from a baseline of common sense , and feedback loops and retros show us how to improve . sharing that knowledge with each other\u2014and acting on it\u2014is essential to the pivotal way .\nwhen asked about the ipo , pivotal ceo , rob mee , told cnbc ,\nwe ' ll definitely do it when the market conditions and the business conditions are just right .\npivotal was the best office job i ' ve ever had . amazing atmosphere , great pay , kind and smart people working there \u2013 they actually hire for empathy so it isn ' t by accident . pivotal really set the bar for me for company culture , and i ' m not sure i ' ll find that kind of company culture again in the private sector .\ncustomers choose pivotal because our methodologies aren\u2019t just different but proven . our services immerse you into our culture\u2014and then we leave , having helped you build an organization that works in the modern way .\nthough legacy companies in the region have yet to face the same kind of disruption their counterparts in the u . s . have experienced , lionel lim , managing director for asia pacific and japan at pivotal , told cnbc that pivotal ' s strategy in asia is to go after the large customers first .\nbecause they will be the ones that ' ll be hit first ,\nhe said .\nemc is in the process of being acquired by privately held dell in a deal that is expected to close in the fall . pivotal is eventually expected to go public on its own in a partial spinout .\nthe new offering is called pivotal hd , short for hadoop distribution of course , and the 1 . 0 release will go after the hadoop incumbents with add - ons and a relatively low price for support contracts .\ntechnically speaking , this is not the first time that disk array maker and software player emc has peddled a hadoop distribution . in the wake of its acquiring the greenplum parallel database and related data warehouse appliance business a few years back , emc hooked up with mapr technologies to rebrand its own rendition of hadoop to make its greenplum hd variant .\nthe management in charge of a software product as one employee put it\ndoesn ' t understand product development\n. the commitment to the pivotal way that came out of the consulting side is so absolute that they refuse to acknowledge its shortcomings or change anything . the slogan\npeople over process\nis used but it ' s actually the opposite . action items come out of surveys and retros but nothing ever gets done . people that offer anything that is seen as criticism are marginalized and disposed of . there is no roadmap for the product other than\nfix all the bugs\n.\nthe pivotal hd community edition , which is freely distributed and has community support , includes the hbase 0 . 94 . 2 columnar database , hive 0 . 9 . 1 sql query engine , mahout 0 . 8 . 0 machine learning layer , and pig 0 . 10 . 0 scripting language all wrapped up . the flume 1 . 3 . 1 log collector and sqoop 1 . 4 . 2 data exchange tool are also in the pivotal hd community release .\nbut with the pivotal hd 1 . 0 distribution , the emc and vmware spinoff has gone back to the open source apache hadoop well and drawn out the 2 . 0 code as the foundation of its own 1 . 0 release .\nagile development practices let companies experience the power of rallying entire teams behind a defined process that embraces inclusivity and drives productivity . it\u2019s not just one thing ; it\u2019s many efforts in concert that makes agile so powerful . because how well your team develops software can make or break your business in a market , ensure the sum of your parts is greater than the whole with agile .\nmore than 25 years of experience has taught us that productive people are happy people . at pivotal , agile in the form of extreme programming permeates every department and guides everything we do from the start to the close of the business day :\nthe point is , what pivotal is really selling is not so much hadoop support but the hawq database layer , no matter what the price is . and the newbie company is not going to start low and then try to raise the price later .\nyou may not want to leave ( but we insist that you do ) . pivotal has team events , and provides flexible time off and generous commuter benefits so that when you do leave the office , you\u2019ll make it home in time for dinner .\nthe separation of application infrastructure technologies ( pivotal ) from systems infrastructure ( the remaining vmware assets ) will present it planners with a new ambitious , visionary and focused vendor competing to offer the platform of choice for a spectrum of next - generation enterprise application projects .\nthe pay is , at best , average . i ' m a senior engineer and it ' s a little frustrating convincing my family that my happiness ( a huge plus at pivotal ) trumps the fact that i could easily add another 40k to my income .\na \u2013 pivotal has a bold vision to bring the best of the web and cloud architecture to mainstream enterprises . it has committed leadership and an ambitious sponsor ( emc ) , but a long road to reach its goals . the outcome will impact the market and the strategic choices available to enterprise it planners .\ni believe in the early days\npivotal labs\nwas primarily rob as an independent contractor and consultant . and he ' d leverage his network to bring in other independents as needed - - like kent brought rob into ebay . rob would act as the\nprime\nand give the client one invoice .\npivotal is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities . if you need an accommodation at any stage of the employment application process , please send an email to askhr @ urltoken including your name , a detailed description of your requested accommodation , and the best method to contact you . if you have already reviewed a job posting or submitted an application for a job , you must include the requisition number . we will assist you and make a determination on your accommodation request on a case - by - case basis . pivotal will respond only to inquiries related to requests for accommodation by applicants with disabilities .\nthe merger won ' t change pivotal ' s plans for the future , says mee .\nmichael dell said he wants us to continue on our trajectory ,\nsays mee .\nwe are combining a cloud platform with modern application development technology , and then bringing that to the rest of the world .\nmeanwhile , paul maritz ' s 35 - year - long technology career has included stints as a senior executive at microsoft and ceo of vmware . maritz left vmware \u2014 also majority - owned by emc \u2014 in 2012 to head up the pivotal spinoff , and was replaced by pat gelsinger , who still holds the position today .\nwe empower leading companies across the globe to solve their hardest problems . our approach unites culture , processes , tools , and platforms that help them build quickly , release often , and continually innovate . to keep the transformation going , we\u2019re going to need a few more big thinkers . join pivotal and help us build the digital future our customers envision .\nfacilities team is a real joke . disorganized , cant make decisions , incompetent . do you actually care about the overall state of facilities at pivotal offices ? offices are crowded , subtenants are prioritized over actual employees , you would rather have pivots uncomfortable in their desk spaces because you want to save a few bucks , building and office security are subpar .\na \u2013 although the general direction of the company is promising , some notable components that are essential to a comprehensive cloud computing platform are missing . there is no integration technology . integration of data , applications , cloud and web services , partners and event streams is an essential element of any such environment . pivotal will find that its customers demand that capability .\nwhen it leaders talk about a platform for the next - generation applications , the discussion often circles around the nexus of forces : cloud , mobile , social and information derived from big data analytics . pivotal has put stakes in the ground for the cloud and information initiatives , but social and mobile are still to be integrated into the vision and the product .\nif you put a gun to the head of the el reg systems desk , we would say that if a data warehouse costs $ 20 , 000 per terabyte and a raw hadoop cluster costs $ 500 per terabyte just using hdfs and hbase , then pivotal will probably split the difference with hawq and try to charge around $ 10 , 000 per terabyte .\nwe ' ve transformed a 100 - year - old bank into a technology company , we ' ve onboarded an entire 600 - person it department to a platform that lets them pump out hundreds of instances in a handful of days , and we\u2019ve provided the blueprint to one of the largest telecommunication companies in accelerating its pivotal cloud foundry ( pcf ) adoption .\nand if pivotal tries to price hawq too high , companies will shift to project impala and do it themselves for a lot less ( including cutting out cloudera if it charges too much for commercial support on impala ) . whoever decides to race to the bottom in the sql - like or sql query layer for hadoop is going to set the price . period .\nan online event titled \u201c social meets big data : live webcast \u201d with executives from emc and pivotal labs will be broadcast today , tuesday , march 20 - 9 : 45 a . m . pacific , 12 : 45 p . m . eastern and 5 : 45 p . m gmt . event details can be found at urltoken or at emc . com .\nin to ebay to help introduce xp practices into ebay and he brought in rob . ( i know kent is on quora , but it looks like rob is not . ) ebay continued to use rob and\npivotal labs\nover the next few years as i recall . i also remember working directly with sherry who took care of the invoicing and billing for rob .\nwithout the social and mobile technologies , pivotal will not only be unable to support some of the most active areas of recent innovation , but also will not discover the capabilities that arise in the nexus , from the relationship among the four forces . an application infrastructure company in 2013 can hardly claim the mantle of an innovator without an investment in all four components of the nexus of forces .\nrather , pivotal will try to position hawq against relational databases for certain kinds of analytical work and will try to charge as much as the market will bear . and it will probably find that the market will not bear anything like the cost of a relational database cut in half for mainstream customers . hawq will have to make it up in volume , just like linux and mysql did .\ncore values . pivotal really encourages one to be kind and supportive . career paths . opportunities to take on new responsibilities and explore different roles . team work . pairing and working together as a team allows one to build rapport with team members and be exposed to new technology . many internal job opportunities management is supportive . leadership team is engaged in day to day activity and always ready to lend a hand .\nif successful , pivotal may be the first tech company to make a lasting mark without passing through a small startup phase . companies that were big at the start and didn\u2019t make it include @ home , a high speed cable provider backed by several cable companies ; taligent , a creation of ibm and apple to battle microsoft ; and symbian , a mobile operating system that at one point was backed by nokia , motorola , sony ericsson , and samsung .\nbig data is new \u2013 so new in fact that packaged big data applications are scarce . most organizations dump large volumes of data into stores like hadoop and write custom code to extract value . however , now with pivotal labs , the leader in agile development practices that embrace rapid iteration , test driven development , open source tools and modern frameworks , both start - ups and global enterprise customers will have the ability to quickly build new applications and services that capitalize on big data .\n\u201clast year we began work with pivotal labs on advanced development for emc greenplum chorus , which ultimately opened data science teams up to an entirely new way to collaborate through socially - enabled tools and techniques . the transformative power of what we , together , could achieve for customers became quickly and abundantly clear . we\u2019re incredibly energized about the opportunity to grow this business even further , and to help customers accelerate their quest for new levels of agility and increasingly meaningful data - driven insights . \u201d\nthe enterprise edition has almost all of the goodies , and it has commercial support that costs $ 1 , 000 per server node per year . that is undercutting hortonworks , which is charging $ 12 , 000 for support for a ten - node starter cluster , and it is significantly lower than the $ 4 , 000 to $ 5 , 000 that cloudera and mapr are charging for their commercial releases , respectively . ( both are a bit vague on pricing , and the feature sets are not perfectly analogous across the releases . ) you can also get a perpetual license for enterprise edition , but pivotal will not say what it costs .\ncomments or opinions expressed on this blog are those of the individual contributors only , and do not necessarily represent the views of gartner , inc . or its management . readers may copy and redistribute blog postings on other blogs , or otherwise for private , non - commercial or journalistic purposes . this content may not be used for any other purposes in any other formats or media . the content on this blog is provided on an\nas - is\nbasis . gartner shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of the content or use of this blog .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nemc corporation ( nyse : emc ) is the world ' s leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information . information about emc ' s products and services can be found at urltoken .\nemc is a registered trademark and emc fortress and mozy are registered trademarks of emc corporation and its subsidiaries . all other trademarks are the property of their respective owners .\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 . . .\nthe yarn ( also known as mapreduce 2 . 0 ) layer allows other kinds of algorithms to be loaded onto the hadoop framework and do different kinds of scatter - gather processing across a cluster .\nthe hawq distributed sql query engine , which has all the smarts of the greenplum parallel database applied to hdfs so it can speak perfectly fluent sql , is sold as an add - on for the enterprise edition . ( el reg is radically oversimplifying what hawq is , we realize . )\nhawq is a real - time query language and is used instead of hive , which takes sql - like queries and turns them into mapreduce batch jobs . hawq also competes against the impala database layer that is in the cloudera cdh4 distribution and the accelerated hbase functionality that is part of the mapr m7 edition distribution .\nthe community edition is a free download , and you can put it into production and use the community web support on a cluster with up to 50 nodes . ( it is not clear if you have to buy a support contract or upgrade to enterprise edition after this . )\nworking backwards from this , if you have a hp dl380e gen8 server node with a dozen 3tb drives , that gives you 36tb of data . and at that $ 10 , 000 per terabyte price outlined above , that would be $ 360 , 000 per node . that may sound crazy until you look at what ibm and oracle try to charge for the enterprise editions of their relational databases . still , this sounds far too expensive for a two - socket server .\nand no one is in a hurry to start that race just yet \u2013 except hadoop customers . \u00ae\nthis paper explores plaster - the seven major ai challenges - in the context of nvidia\u2019s dl solutions .\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 .\nthe register - independent news and views for the tech community . part of situation publishing\nthe investment from ford comes as u . s . automakers are intensifying efforts to build up their technology chops in order to create self - driving cars . on wednesday , fiat chrysler automobiles said it plans to produce 100 minivans next year using technology from google .\nthe daily - deal pioneer\u2019s run as an independent company could be nearing an end .\nthe worst - case scenario for us is that silicon valley gets so far behind on these issues that we just can\u2019t be trusted as an industry .\ninvestors are divided about whether it is kosher to place bets in fields like marijuana or pornography . but what about vaping ?\nsign up for our recode daily newsletter to get the top tech and business news stories delivered to your inbox .\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 8 . the sidebar size is medium .\nthe willners raised more than $ 20 million on facebook to help families forcibly separated at the mexico - u . s . border .\nsilicon valley diversity ? 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", "topic": 31}], "title": "espresso", "paragraphs": ["the perfect espresso shot is also determined by its maker ; the espresso machine .\nespresso - idling - resource - espresso ' s mechanism for synchronization with background jobs .\nstarbucks \u00ae blonde espresso - seriously sweet and available in all your favorite espresso drinks .\nespresso con panna ( kon paan - nah ) : espresso topped with whipped cream .\nto brew or make espresso you need an espresso machine ( espresso coffee maker ) and these come in many different varieties from super automatic espresso machines to espresso machines that you pull by hand the old - fashioned way .\na double espresso ( aka \u201cdoppio\u201d ) is just that , two espresso shots in one cup . therefore a double espresso consists of :\n\u2022 1 shot of espresso or 1 ristretto shot of espresso in a espresso cup\u2022 add steamed milk and small amount of micro - foam .\nextracting ' the god shot ' - perfect espresso co . . . - espresso coffee - quora\n\u2022 extract a standard espresso shot with half the amount of water . \u2022 alternatively turn off a normal espresso extraction before the espresso starts to blonde .\nthis answers our first question . espresso and espresso roast are , in fact , not the same thing .\nmachines to espresso machines . retail unit sales of espresso machines are projected to grow by 18 % in the\nthis is a great option for those loving espresso but not wanting to mess with an espresso machine . delicious !\n\u201cthe perfect espresso\u201d is a combination of the coffee beans\u2019 quality , the espresso machine\u2018s quality , and the barista\u2019s skills . this is what makes up a great espresso shot :\ncrema and espresso\u2019s quick extraction process give espresso a fuller flavor , longer aftertaste and lower caffeine content than drip coffee .\ntoday many espresso machines , including espresso machine brands other than illy , accommodate the use of either a 45 mm , 7 gram espresso pod or hand - tamped coffee grounds .\nlorell espresso laminate lateral file top - 42\nlength x 18 . 6\nwidth x 1\nthickness - espresso\nespresso based drinks are coffees made with a cappuccino machine that share three common ingredients : espresso , steamed milk and foam .\nthe illy company remains on the cutting edge of automated espresso brewing with their e . s . e . pods ( ese pods \u2013 easy serving espresso pods ) and hyper espresso capsules .\nthe \u201cshort shot\u201d is the first \u00be - ounce of espresso in an extraction , which many believe is the absolute perfect espresso .\ncrema and espresso ' s quick extraction process give espresso a long full - flavor aftertaste and lower caffeine content than drip content .\neveryone ' s talking about espresso , but what is it ? espresso is a specific style of coffee drink that is ' pulled ' from an espresso machine that is designed for this single purpose .\nallowing the espresso to flow to fast will lead to under - extraction and a weak , watery and flavorless espresso shot . the volume of the espresso shot should be about 1 . 5 ounces .\ncheck out this infographic to learn more about the history of espresso . you can also download this infographic on the history of espresso !\nthe espresso ( aka \u201cshort black\u201d ) is the foundation and the most important part to every espresso based drink . so much so that we\u2019ve written a guide on how to make the perfect espresso shot . but for the purposes of this post an espresso consists of :\nthere are several types of espresso - based beverages , but all are based on one or more shots of pure espresso . espresso is brewed in some sort of espresso machine which\npresses\nhot water through a dense puck of finely ground medium to dark roasted coffee .\nespresso comes from the italian name for the coffee , in full caff\u00e8 espresso , literally\npressed - out coffee\n. wikipedia explains :\nthis slight foam of oils is made of very fine cells providing the essence of the espresso while retaining the intensity of the espresso shot .\ndose is the anchor of every espresso recipe . it is the weight of dry ground coffee that you are using to make an espresso , and depending on your espresso style , it can be anywhere from 5 - 30 grams , though in general modern espresso hovers between 18 - 21g .\ntamping for espresso is riddled with an incredible amount of folk - knowledge . when i was taught espresso in 2008 , i wa . . .\nan espresso pod is a small pre - compacted disks of espresso beans weighing 7 or 14 grams ( single or double ) , and measuring 45 mm in diameter . the coffee is contained within a paper filter . an espresso machine pod adapter may be used to brew the espresso pod , or it may also be brewed in the brewing chamber of a pod espresso machine .\nlorell espresso laminate lateral file top - 42\nlength x 18 . 6\nwidth x 1\nthickness - espresso | reidsville ' s office city\n- given that water constitutes 95 % of an espresso shot , some attention should be paid to its impact on the espresso outcomes . the quality of the water that the espresso machine connects to , can have a detrimental impact on both the espresso taste and the brewing equipment ' s performance and reliability .\nespresso is not type of coffee bean , or a type of roast . espresso is simply a method , a way to brew coffee . in fact , any coffee can be brewed as espresso\u2014though some types taste better than others .\narticle courtesy of the coffee couple \u2013 has this story made you curious about making your own espresso at home ? click on the links to find the best espresso machines including the vev vigano kontessa and learn how to brew espresso .\naccording to wikia , the recipe calls for 2 thirds of milk and one third espresso . the italian espresso national institute defines cappuccino as drink made from 25 ml . of espresso and 100 ml . of steam - foamed milk .\na single shot of espresso should produce 25 - 30mls in approximately 25 - 30 seconds . a double shot of espresso should produce 60mls in 25 seconds .\nwe tried a smaller order of the espresso roast along with our larger order of french roast and loved it . next order will include much more espresso roast\nin 1822 , the first espresso machine was made in france . in 1933 , dr . ernest illy invented the first automatic espresso machine . however , the modern - day espresso machine was created by italian achilles gaggia in 1946 . gaggia invented a high pressure espresso machine by using a spring powered lever system .\nmaking a decaf espresso is exactly the same process as making a regular espresso , except that you use decaf espresso beans instead of regular coffee beans . this may slightly limit your options in terms of variety as not every single origin is available decaffeinated , but should provide a great tasting shot of espresso anyway .\nthe perfect espresso is many times a matter of personal taste . many times , what a barista considers a perfect espresso , is not working for you . i will give you the example of starbucks espresso ; for any coffee connoisseur , their espresso is too bitter because of the excessive bean roast . they still have a constant stream of people who just love their espresso . so , don\u2019t let anybody tell you what is the best espresso for you . experiment with various beans , various extraction times until you get your espresso right for you .\nnow clamp the portafilter into the espresso machine and hit the brew button . watch closely as the brewed espresso begins to pour out within a few seconds . the espresso should pour out in a steady stream and look like maple syrup .\n\u2018however , the little booth selling tickets also doubled as an espresso bar . \u2019\n\u2018put the ground espresso beans into the machine and press down very lightly . \u2019\nfrom italian ( caff\u00e8 ) espresso , literally \u2018pressed out ( coffee ) \u2019 .\nhow to brew espresso in a moka pot \u2013 ineedcoffee tutorial that uses sugar .\nwikipedia \u2013 references on stovetop espresso machine brewing temperature and atmospheres of pressure data .\nbut it is different because it maintains the espresso flavor profile , but diluted .\nstarting with the most basic of espresso machines , we have the moka pot .\n, since espresso is served in much smaller volumes , we get less caffeine .\nit brews great espresso shots and great cappuccinos with the push of a button .\nfor him , an espresso , complemented by sugar emptied from two colorful packets .\nmost tourists who visit italy want to taste the original , authentic italian espresso .\nthe word ' espresso ' has a particular spelling that people frequently get wrong .\nwell , my dictionary has two spellings for this word : espresso and expresso .\ntypically the coffee beans that you want to use to make espresso are given a dark roast which is often referred to as an espresso roast . technically , there\u2019s no such thing as an \u201cespresso roast\u201d , but enough people refer to a very dark roast as an \u201cespresso roast\u201d , so most people understand what it means .\nuse a fine grind when brewing with an espresso machine , and nothing else .\nespresso : : noun strong black coffee made by forcing steam through ground coffee beans ; from italian ( caff\u00e8 ) espresso , literally \u2018pressed out ( coffee ) . \u2019\nthe crema is the top layer of the espresso shot , thin and foamy , with a golden - brown color , and containing the espresso\u2019s finest aromas and flavors .\nthe cold - pressed espresso menu is available for a limited time at the roastery with three new sparkling espresso offerings , made with starbucks reserve\u00ae microblend no . 11 .\n\u2018my dad found his coffee beans and began measuring them into the espresso machine . \u2019\ntablet - friendly - use discovery education espresso on your ipads and other mobile devices .\ncappuccino - a short steamed or frothed milk drink with a single shot of espresso .\nhere is a modified gaggia espresso machine , pulling a shot . note the foam quantity while pulling the shot . this is the dream of any barista or espresso enthusiast .\norder a \u201ccaf\u00e9 espresso\u201d and have a delicious shot of rich coffee brought to you .\nthe faema e61 legend : modern espresso machines look very different to the first models .\n\u201ccaff\u00e8 espresso , made using a pressurised machine or a filter , now commonplace . \u201d\nthe components of a shot of espresso include the heart , body , and crema .\nshot : one serving of espresso ( about 1 ounce ) prepared at normal strength .\nabsolut vodka , espresso coffee ( cold ) , dark cacao liqueur , . . .\nthe order in which a long black is made ( water first , espresso second ) is important\u2014reversing the steps will destroy the crema from the espresso shot and make an americano .\nanother thing to keep in mind is that an espresso shot must come out like warm honey . you will notice the crema pour out at the top of an espresso shot .\nwe use an espresso pot , not a machine . do you have any tips for making good coffee in an espresso pot ? our coffee often comes out bitter , how do you balance not overcooking the beans while getting enough espresso to the top of the pot ?\nespresso roast flirts on the edge of ruin . coffee is roasted to its extreme limit , the beans are nearly black with very heavy oils . seconds too long in the roaster will completely destroy all of the natural oils in the bean . traditionally used for espresso and espresso - based drinks , this roast level has seen diminished use in flavor of espresso blends , which combine the flavors of different varietals at varying roast levels to create great espresso .\n\u2018we also ordered an espresso and a cappuccino and they were an additional 80p each . \u2019\n\u2018i therefore will endeavour to buy some freshly ground espresso coffee in the near future . \u2019\nespresso roast coffee , 12 ct . onecup | san francisco bay gourmet coffee & tea market\nthese electronically enhanced espresso machines come in two varieties semi - automatic and super - automatic .\nthe proper way to say it is espresso or caffe with the flick on the e .\nlearn how espresso and milk , thoughtfully prepared , create two different drinks with distinct flavors .\nabsolut vodka , espresso coffee ( cold ) , kahl\u00faa , simple syrup , . . .\nafter about one - third of the espresso shot has poured look for the crema to begin to appear atop the shot . this thin and foamy golden - brown layer should sit atop the espresso and contains the fine aromatic qualities of the espresso as well as the subtle flavors .\nok , so now that we\u2019ve learned just what espresso is , and how pressure sets it apart from ordinary coffee , it\u2019s time to find out how that pressure gave espresso its start .\nwhat\u2019s your verdict ? do you like a little x in your espresso ? do you want to launch a campaign to save espresso from those who do ? do share in the comments .\n\u00e9trange , le ngram donne un pic pour expresso dans les ann\u00e9es 1840 , un pour espresso ver 1890 et espresso dominant expresso depuis les ann\u00e9es 40 . tout bien avant 1957 ou 1968 .\nespresso there are many definitions for what makes an espresso an espresso , some extremely precise and some more general . i would define an espresso as a small , strong drink made using finely ground coffee under high water pressure . i would also add that an espresso should have crema . more precisely , i would say the ratio of the weight of ground coffee to the weight of the finished beverage is about 1 : 2 . i would rather have an open definition and treat espresso as a broad church , than be overly prescriptive about what is right and wrong .\nby itself , espresso is served in ' shots ' with each shot measuring about 1 ounce .\nhow to brew the perfect cup of coffee , espresso , latte and other concoctions . . .\notherwise known as the \u201clong shot\u201d , this is a 1 \u00bd - ounce shot of espresso .\nthe story of the bialetti moka express \u2013 the interesting history of the stove top espresso maker .\nand oil is absolutely necessary to get that film of crema that makes a shot of espresso .\nthe espresso not only comes out thicker and more concentrated than filter . it also has layers :\nespresso was our word of the day on 11 / 03 / 2012 . hear the podcast !\ncoffee service includes espresso , drip , cold brew , lattes , frappes , mochas and more .\nhowever , this 1869 pre - dates espresso machines as we know them today . urltoken says :\nespresso means ' pressed out ' in italian . there is nothing express about it . . .\nthe body is the espresso\u2019s middle layer , and it is normally a caramelly - brown color .\nthe most recent innovation of the illy company is the hyper espresso capsule , designed to work with illy\u2019s francis francis hyper espresso machine that facilitates a two - phase extraction process with the goal of brewing a smooth , full - bodied , and aromatic espresso with a long - lasting crema .\n. quora user also provides some expert advice about espresso machines right here on quora . . .\nof course , when talking about espresso , it\u2019s impossible not to mention the birthplace of the espresso machine . if you\u2019ve been to italy at all , chances are you\u2019ve either had an espresso or been in a cafe that serves espresso . what might be surprising , however , is that the traditional italian method of making espresso is a 1 : 3 brew ratio . they have stuck to that formula for decades . so , while many specialty shops in the us and europe use between 16 - 19 grams of coffee for espresso ( yielding 24 - 38 grams of liquid ) , italian cafes use about 7 grams of coffee that result in a 21 gram single shot of espresso .\ni really enjoy drinking espresso but i dislike the hassle and the cost of having to go to a cafe or restaurant every time i want to enjoy some . i want to start brewing espresso at home , but the process looks so intimidating ! is making espresso as hard and complex as my hipster barista makes it seem ? how do i make delicious espresso from the comfort of home ?\nthe amount of time that you brew the espresso shot is a crucial component in how to make espresso perfectly . it is an art as well as a science . the subtleties of espresso brewing require the barista to know his or her coffee , grind , temperature , pressure and brewing time .\ndid espresso come from seattle ? starbucks may have made it famous , but espresso got its start a long way from seattle . read on to learn how this quintessential italian beverage got its start .\nthe advantages of the pod system include faster and more convenient preparation of the espresso ( or coffee ) as well as less of a mess , less waste , and a more consistent espresso taste .\ndoppio ( doh - pee - oh ) : doppio is italian for double and it means that you want a double shot of espresso . it ' s the standard espresso size in many coffeehouses .\na piccolo latte is a caf\u00e9 latte made in an espresso cup . this means it has a very strong but mellowed down espresso taste thanks to the steamed milk and micro foam within it . there are two ways of making a piccolo latte , with either 1 espresso shot or 1 ristretto shot :\nalso , a regular checkup by an authorized representative of the espresso machine manufacturer can replace worn group gaskets , clean off any calcium scale buildup in the espresso machine , replace water filters , replenish the water softener ' s contents and generally check that the espresso machine is working as the manufacturer intended .\nthe rise of espresso as a popular coffee has paralleled technological advances to the espresso machine during the 20th century . still , earlier forms of coffee brewing gave rise to the modern espresso . much like espresso , coffee brewed in an ibrik ( or related brewer ) was dark roasted , unfiltered , thick , and bittersweet . additionally , when brewed correctly , this coffee has a layer of foam much like the crema of espresso . traditionally served strong and sweet , coffee in the middle east and southeastern europe was a natural step toward the technicalogical developments which would give rise to modern espresso [ 2 ] .\nkenneth davids ( 2001 ) . espresso : ultimate coffee , second edition , 3 . isbn 0312246668 .\nkenneth davids ( 2001 ) . espresso : ultimate coffee , second edition , 16 . isbn 0312246668 .\na shot of espresso with steamed half and half , a . k . a . light cream .\nebay bialetti \u2013 ebay not only sells the bialetti espresso maker but also parts should brewer need them .\nbelow is a short session recorded on may 20th 2015 where tim goes through our current espresso methodology .\nthe first espresso machine prototype dates back to 1855 and was presented at the universal exhibition in paris .\nlavazza has created lavazza a modo mio machines so that you can prepare the perfect espresso at home .\nif the coffee beans are not completely fresh then it is important how they were stored . another variable is whether the portafilter and demitasse of the espresso machine ( espresso maker ) were pre - heated .\nexplore the world of premium gourmet coffee including harvesting and processing , coffee grading and roasting , coffee grinding and packaging , coffee storing , brewing , and all about the coffee beverage itself including espresso . don\u2019t forget to clean your espresso machine with our guide on how to clean a coffee / espresso maker .\nusing traditional italian espresso nomenclature , we\u2019ll refer to a brew ratio of 1 : 1 ( 18 grams in / 18 grams out , for example ) to 1 : 2 ( 18 grams in / 36 grams out ) as a \u201cristretto\u201d espresso ; a 1 : 2 to a 1 : 3 ratio as a \u201cnormale\u201d espresso ; and a 1 : 3 to 1 : 4 ratio as a \u201clungo\u201d espresso .\nwant to talk espresso but not sure which forum ? if so , this is the right one .\nwhat are the standard espresso parameters ( dose , mass / volume , time , etc . ) ?\nso that steam capacity and temperature stability is constantly maintained , even for the busiest espresso making environments .\nfor weekday mornings and an espresso maker for the weekend . yet consumer sentiment is turning away from pod\npavoni\u2019s name was soon attached to all things having to do with espresso . photos from that period show signage on cafes that reads , \u201ccaf\u00e9 espresso \u2013 la pavoni . \u201d so , bezzera may be responsible for giving the world the espresso machine , but pavoni\u2019s marketing is what changed the way we drink coffee .\nwe have explored\nmacchina ,\nthe espresso machine or espresso maker part of the equation in urltoken ' s espresso maker buying guide . we have also explored\nmacinazione\nor the grinder in our coffee grinder buying guide section . now it is time to explore the part of espresso making that is more practice than talent , more art than science :\nmano\nor the hand of the barista . the hand of the barista ( that ' s you my friend ) is what makes all the four ingredients come together to actually brew espresso . in the following step by step guide , i will explain the espresso brewing process simply and efficiently so that your espresso will truly rival anything found this side of milano .\nthis is essentially a watered - down shot of espresso with the resulting flavor arriving very close to simple , brewed coffee . one espresso shot ( 1 ounce ) with 6 - 8 ounces of hot water .\nto avoid such pitfalls , simply warm up your espresso maker by turning it on about 6 minutes before you are ready to brew . you may also pull a\nblank\nshot which involves running your espresso maker like you were pulling espresso sans the ground coffee . in addition , be sure to warm your cup either in hot water or if your espresso maker includes one , use the cup warmer on top .\n1945 , from italian caffe espresso , from espresso\npressed out ,\nfrom past participle of esprimere , from latin exprimere\npress out\n( see express ) . in reference to the steam pressure .\nthe heart is at the very bottom of the espresso shot , and its color is usually a deep and rich brown . the heart contains the bitterness that provides a balance to the sweetness of the espresso\u2019s aroma\n\u2018so , obviously , i will not be buying any coffee from that particular espresso bar in future . \u2019\nthe full flavor of espresso makes it the ideal base for mixing coffee drinks . that is why the espresso machines at the busiest coffee shops rarely stop working . the taste of a double shot of espresso will not get lost in a 12 - or 16 - ounce coffee cup filled with steamed milk and other ingredients .\nmaking espresso involves pushing hot water through a compact \u2018puck\u2019 of grounds at high pressure , usually at around 9 bar ( 9 times the atmospheric pressure at sea level ) . the reason you see bags of coffee labeled as espresso is either because its contents are pre - ground to a fine size that suits espresso brewing , or it is a blend that has been crafted to create a balance of flavors when brewed as espresso .\nserving and drinking espresso is part of a ritual that makes up the whole espresso experience . you need to focus on every detail of the process to enjoy the flavors to maximum . here are a few hints .\npour your milk into your pre - prepared espresso base immediately . pour drinks that require more foam first .\nsome mornings you just need an extra boost . . that ' s when i go with the espresso .\ndating back to the 1906 world\u2019s fair in italy , the espresso was just coffee made in record time .\nhowever , it definitely isn\u2019t comparable to espresso when placed in the hands of time . an espresso is crafted differently , through a completely different method , and a wonderfully quick way to score your necessary caffeine intake .\na ristretto is an espresso shot that is extracted with the same amount of coffee but half the amount of water . the end result is a more concentrated and darker espresso extraction . it is made as follows :\nmy favorite sweet , however , was the restrained affogatto \u2014 a shot of espresso poured over vanilla gelato .\nmerriam - webster labels it a \u2018variant of espresso\u2019 , much to the chagrin of many of its readers .\nif you ' re new to espresso , the abundance of options and jargon on your local coffee house menu may be overwhelming . this guide will help you place espresso orders with confidence and explore the exciting world of espresso . learn about all of the drinks you can make from this single , strong shot of coffee .\n1 ounce is the norm . after that you can start pulling the more undesirable taste from the espresso .\na double shot of espresso served with 3 oz of steamed milk and 3 oz of steamed milk foam .\nstep 2 : dose the dose refers to the amount of coffee you will need to fill the portafilter to make your espresso shot . the dose for a \u201cdouble - shot\u201d [ the most common way espresso is made ] should be between 14 \u2013 18 grams [ this also depends on your espresso machine and personal preference ] .\nespresso tamping is an art that is often neglected in espresso preparation . the goal is to create a pellet of coffee through which the hot water from the espresso machine will penetrate evenly . since the water from the espresso machine is under pressure , the espresso pellet must be hard and evenly tamped . the water only knows how to go from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure . therefore it is important to prevent paths of least resistance in the coffee pellet and force the water to evenly permeate and extract the coffee .\nenjoy the bold , savory taste of your favorite italian caf\u00e9 drink with espresso roast from keurig ' s\u00ae barista prima coffeehouse\u00ae . this delicious mix offers a european - style espresso with soft , woody and bittersweet chocolate notes .\nour espresso roast , with its complex caramel undertones , is meant to be savored . its full - bodied flavor is characteristic of the finest espresso coffees . and it ' s the perfect complement to a fine meal .\nunderstatement . i regularly process written orders for espresso machines . on the printed form is says \u201cequipment ; espresso \u201d and directly next to that countless people write \u201cexpresso . \u201d right next to the correct spelling ! gaaaah .\nlatte means\nmilk\nin italian , so generally , the milk flavor is more dominant in this beverage than other espresso - based beverages . a 2 - to - 1 ratio of milk to espresso is common .\nmix a bit in your espresso before the first sip , even if you don\u2019t add sugar , this will ensure that the first drink is not a bitter one . some add sugar to their espresso , others eat a biscotti , or any other cookies with their espresso , others will just drink it as it is , plain .\nmore subtle factors in determining a grind size to produce a high quality espresso include the current temperature and humidity , which might cause a variation that requires adjustments by the barista . see more details on grinding for some advanced tips and see grinding coffee for espresso to determine the precise grind size for your particular type of espresso machine .\nalso warm up your demitasse and allow the espresso to pour directly into it from the espresso machine spout . when you fill up the portafilter with the roasted and ground coffee use an even pressure with a slight twisting . this is the optimal movement for perfect compaction and no weak spots perfect this subtle tamp for the perfect espresso .\nwill this new wave again redefine what we call an espresso ? perhaps it will , and probably it should .\nkenneth davids ( 2001 ) . espresso : ultimate coffee , second edition , 11 - 12 . isbn 0312246668 .\nkenneth davids ( 2001 ) . espresso : ultimate coffee , second edition , 17 - 19 . isbn 0312246668 .\nkenneth davids ( 2001 ) . espresso : ultimate coffee , second edition , 20 - 21 . isbn 0312246668 .\ndesign and preview in espresso , or with the newest browsers . xray and cssedit tools for all . omg .\nespresso - core - contains core and basic view matchers , actions , and assertions . see basics and recipes .\nespresso - contrib - external contributions that contain datepicker , recyclerview and drawer actions , accessibility checks , and countingidlingresource .\nvery nice and fully knowledge base for us . there is a sequence of preparation of a cup of espresso .\ncafe cubano \u2013 learn how to use the bialetti stovetop espresso maker to make this classic cuban style coffee drink .\nthe flavor is good but i was definitely expecting a stronger brew with it being an\nespresso\nroast .\nespresso has been around for just over 100 years and in that time there have been an amazing amount of innovations . these have all led to the beverage that we enjoy today . to truly appreciate the espresso machine it is important to see how it got here . learn the story of espresso and la marzocco with our interactive timeline .\nmany of these entrepreneurs first experienced espresso coffee on la marzocco espresso machines . the la marzocco linea becomes a signal of the third wave coffee movement , communicating a level of experience , expertise , and commitment to the craft .\n, a more italian - sounding word . in that way , espresso was further entwined with the italian identity .\n) but these are not widely credited . the original term for modern espresso ( coffee extracted under pressure ) was\nour smooth signature espresso roast with rich flavor and caramelly sweetness is at the very heart of everything we do .\nwatch gail pull a double espresso shot in the prescribed 20 - 30 second extraction window on the rancilio silvia .\nespresso macchiato ( mock - e - ah - toe ) : a single or double espresso topped with a dollop of heated , texturized milk and ( usually ) served in a small cup . macchiato means\nmark\nor\nstain .\nin this case , the mark is a dollop of milk on top of the espresso .\nthat will completely depend on the blend of espresso you are using . different coffees will have different pull times .\nthe chart , created in collaboration with orbit visual graphic design , covers the big names\u2013the lattes and the macchiatos\u2013as well as lesser - known varieties , like the gal\u00e3o ( 30 ml espresso , 90 ml foamed milk ) and the caf\u00e9 bomb\u00f3n ( 60 ml espresso , 60 ml sweetened , condensed milk ) . if you\u2019re looking for something more straightforward , you\u2019ve got the doppio ( 60 ml of espresso , as opposed to the standard 30 ) , the ristretto ( 22 ml of concentrated espresso ) , and the lungo ( 90 ml of less concentrated espresso ) .\n\u2022you want hot espresso to dissolve the sugar . so , says carla , put a spot of sugar in the espresso cup before you pull your shot . as the espresso drips into the cup , the sugar will melt . \u2022okay , but now you ' ve got hot espresso and cold ice . that ' s why i like to temper the espresso with cold milk ( whole , always whole ) . you\u2019ve now got warm , not hot , espresso . this is a good thing . now you can pour it over the ice ( small glass , lots of ice ) without meltage . \u2022so : sugar in espresso cup ; pull shot ; cold milk ; quickly pour it over the ice ( the quicker the pour , the less you ' ll spill ) ; stir ; enjoy .\nespresso connoisseurs will argue that capsule based espresso is just not up to par with the real one coming out of a semiautomatic . maybe that is true , but the difference are so little , that most of us don\u2019t detect it . another argument against the capsule based espresso is the inability to customize the pulled shot . while for espresso aficionados this is a must , for the vast majority of cappuccino lovers the consistency is the only thing that matters .\nin sum : though both _ espresso _ and _ expresso _ are found , the former is by far the more common . it is also to be favored on immediate etymological evidence , since the italian word from which it is directly borrowed is spelled _ espresso _ . the form _ espresso _ is clearly preferred by all mainstream sources .\nbarista tip : the key to making the perfect three layers is to place the dollop of steamed milk and foam on top of the espresso and then gently turning the cup clockwise a few times to mix the milk and espresso .\nif your espresso machines doesn\u2019t have a built - in grinder , it is best to grind the coffee with a burr coffee grinder just before you make your espresso . a conical burr grinder is better than a wheel burr grinder .\ncustomers can try three different takes on a classic with a flight of iced americano beverages : two made with cold - pressed espresso ( one sparkling and one still ) alongside a traditional iced americano made with hot extracted espresso shots .\nespresso is highly concentrated , so it is usually said that it has more caffeine than a cup of coffee , but that is not true . while it ' s true that espresso has more caffeine per volume , that is there ' s more caffeine in an espresso shot , usually an ounce , than there is in an ounce of coffee .\n\u2018his daughter was in rome a couple of years ago and came in for a quick espresso at the bar . \u2019\n\u2018the next morning , swathed in a towel and sipping coffee from my new espresso cups , life felt fine . \u2019\n\u201c espresso is jam packed full of great resources , bringing exciting , real and meaningful learning into the classroom . \u201d\ncaff\u00e9 latte - a tall steamed milk drink with a double shot of espresso . lattes are often flavored with syrups .\nan espresso shot contains around 1 oz of brewed liquid and is made from 6 to 8 grams of ground coffee .\nespresso is also used in french , and if i believe my impression confirmed by ngram , more so that expresso .\nthere\u2019s nothing quite like a rich shot of espresso . it forms the base of many of the most popular drinks , from the caff\u00e8 latte to the cappuccino . watch as starbucks coffee master lincoln explains what gives espresso its famous flavor .\nfor tips on producing an excellent crema , see pulling a perfect espresso shot and how to make lattes and cappuccinos .\na larger dose can make more espresso , and a lower dose can make less . it\u2019s as simple as that .\nthe coffee used for espresso varies . in the south , darker roasts are used , and lighter roasts are preferred in the north . while any coffee can be made\nespresso\nstyle , as long as it it properly ground , most espresso is made from blends . j . martinez & company created don giovanni ' s espresso bellisimo in the italian style . it is a smooth , full bodied espresso , blended from nine different select arabica coffees . each was selected to add their particular characteristics to a blend of coffee that won the grand gold medal at the 2005 monde selection in brussels .\nthere are other countless ways to fail an espresso . in the first five seconds pre - infusion occurs , the contact between water and the ground coffee , and then in the next 25 seconds follows the actual infusion \u2013 the espresso pull .\nask almost anyone and they will likely say that espresso has way more caffeine than regular drip coffee . this assumption makes a perfect sense . what else would explain the buzz we get when we down a shot of espresso in the morning ?\ncontrary to popular belief , there really is no such thing as an \u201cespresso roast . \u201d espresso is also not a type of bean . espresso is a beverage - delightful and delicious . technically speaking , espresso itself is a type of finished coffee drink that is created by using high pressure to force nearly boiling water through finely ground coffee . this process produces about 2oz of coffee that consists of a much higher concentration of dissolved solids , or in other words , really strong , concentrated coffee . that \u201cshot\u201d of coffee is called espresso ; the actual finished product , not the roast or the bean .\nwhat gets lost in all this is the base , a really good pulled shot of espresso . milk covers a lot of ills but any good coffee drink is better with a good , balanced shot of espresso . maybe some should consider a corridor which has equal parts of espresso and milk , then you can more fully enjoy the complexities of the coffee bean .\nthe origin of the term\nespresso\nis the subject of considerable debate . although some anglo - american dictionaries simply refer to\npressed - out\n,\nespresso ,\nmuch like the english word\nexpress\n, conveys the senses of\njust for you\nand\nquickly ,\nwhich can be related to the method of espresso preparation .\nallow your stovetop espresso maker time to cool before you break it down for cleaning . you don\u2019t want to burn yourself .\nthe espresso is brewed at 195 \u00b0f to 205 \u00b0f , ( 90 \u00b0c \u2013 96 \u00b0c ) . some espresso machines need a warmup before pulling the shot . if your machine doesn\u2019t have that in its program , just pull a blank shot .\nstep 4 : fill the portafilter okay , so you have chosen the correct coffee beans , ground them to the correct fineness , pre - heated your espresso maker and are wondering what is next . well , you have to do something about those coffee grinds ! espresso makers , like all coffee makers , have a filter . pump driven espresso maker ' s have a filter that is separate from the machine and attaches to it . an espresso maker ' s filter is known as a portafilter and it is in the portafilter basket that you place the ground coffee . when brewing espresso , the following rule applies :\nthese words aren\u2019t technically wrong . they are associated with espresso because they are the typical flavor notes of a dark roast .\nin other words , in just 1 oz of espresso solution we get about 30 - 50 mg of caffeine in solution .\npluggedin wrote : also , when making espresso based drinks , what is the proper amount in ounces to use ? for example , a conventional latte is 1 / 3 espresso and 2 / 3 steamed milk so how many ounces should i use .\nnot the answer you ' re looking for ? browse other questions tagged brewing - process espresso or ask your own question .\nall espresso coffee drinks , whether they be a straight short black ( espresso ) , a macchiato or the milk added flat whites , cappuccinos and caffe lattes , are built on the quality of the coffee extract . so here is my neatly packaged list of the 10 quality inputs that i have found are prerequisites to extracting a 10 out of 10 perfect espresso output -\nhi pam , the difference in them is usually the roast level . what is sold as \u201cespresso roast\u201d tends be very dark . you can use whatever you like ! i personally use a light roasted bean even in my espresso machine \ud83d\ude42 ~ sarah\nas retail unit sales of nespresso machines grew by 1 % in 2015 while that of keurig declined by 10 % . nespresso created the global pod - based espresso machines category by combining the features of an espresso machine and the ease of use of\n\ufeffthe espresso drink diagram the espresso drink diagram above provides a handy reference tool for nine of the most common espresso drinks . the illustration was created by lokesh dhakar , a designer from baltimore . his graphic takes the guesswork out of all things espresso and offers a visual rendition of each drink to help you master the basics . keep in mind that these drinks may vary from one coffee shop to next . just the same , a little bit of knowledge goes a long way . the next time you ' re in line for an espresso drink , you ' ll be able to place your order like a pro .\na shot of espresso has an extremely low caloric content , according to the u . s . department of agriculture ' s national nutrient database . a 2 - ounce serving of espresso contains just 5 calories , notes the usda . if you favor a decaffeinated version of the beverage , a 2 - ounce serving also contains 5 calories . a 2 - ounce caffeinated espresso contains 127 milligrams of caffeine , while the same serving size of decaffeinated espresso has 1 milligram . espresso is a key component of other beverages at coffee shops , including lattes and macchiatos , which are often higher in calories due to added milk and sugar .\nespresso is targeted at developers , who believe that automated testing is an integral part of the development lifecycle . while it can be used for black - box testing , espresso\u2019s full power is unlocked by those who are familiar with the codebase under test .\nespresso should have a thick , syrupy body , but achieving this requires a correct brewing ratio ( dose : yield ) , adequate brewing time , and fresh coffee . miss any of these , and your espresso will be thin . to fix it ,\nwhile there are a wide variety of espresso machines available in today\u2019s market , from industrial machines seen in high - end espresso bars to tiny , hand - operated devices meant to be carried on camping trips , they all operate on the same principle .\na caf\u00e9 latte , or \u201clatte\u201d for short , is an espresso based drink with steamed milk and micro - foam added to the coffee . this coffee is much sweeter compared to an espresso due to the steamed milk . it is made as follows :\ndriving out the oils from grounds is what actually creates a proper espresso shot . forcing out water at 140 pounds per square inch can only be done using an espresso machine . if oils are not extracted properly , all you have is brewed coffee .\nin 1998 the illy company developed the ese pods \u2013 easy serving espresso pods ( e . s . e . ) design and standards , an open design to encourage adaptation and compatibility , and with the goal of making home espresso preparation more convenient .\nespresso coffee brewing is defined by four\nm ' s\n: the macinazione is the correct grinding of a coffee blend , miscela is the coffee blend , macchina is the espresso machine , and mano is the skilled hand of the barista . when each factor of the four m ' s is precisely controlled , the espresso beverage that is produced is the ultimate coffee experience .\nred eye - the ultimate caffeine jolt , this drink is a shot of espresso on top of a cup of regular coffee .\nand , with espresso delivery , we ' ve made it even easier for you to have your favourite coffee brought to you .\nthe aroma of an espresso shot is so unique , it resembles somewhat the drip coffee , or the turkish , or any type of coffee brew , but it is distinct , and you can easily tell espresso from other brew types only by its aroma .\nespresso is above all a race against time . prepare quickly , in just 30 seconds in which hot water passes through the ground coffee beans , at a certain pressure . ideally , the barista serves the espresso fast and you drink it fast . ten seconds after pulling the shot , the espresso taste begins to change and the change increases exponentially in time . the fact that the preparation is extremely fast , makes it even easier to miss the perfection . here are some tips for preparing your best ever espresso :\nin giving us the espresso , italy is the progenitor of both the second and third wave . she redefined what coffee meant .\nlatte , espresso , cappuccino \u2013 there are so many different types of coffee it becomes a language itself ! that\u2019s why this guide will explain the differences between 12 espresso based drinks and how they\u2019re made . so no more getting confused at your local caf\u00e9 .\nflat white has an even mix of liquid milk and smooth velvet foam so it feels like drinking an espresso , only yummier .\n( some espresso makers do use steam , but only to force the hot water through the ground coffee . the steam never touches the coffee . many espresso makers use no steam at all . instead , they use either a pump or a piston to quickly force hot water through the ground coffee . check out some of the most popular drinks to make with an espresso machine . )\nso espresso is italian ; un express is french . perhaps as americans we are combing the two to form the hideous expresso ?\nexpresso is from people saying it wrong . . but its easier to say so has been accepted as another word for espresso .\ncrema is a perfect sign of a proper espresso . crema attaches to taste buds ; which provides a long after - taste .\nalso check out the most detailed and comprehensive coffee and espresso glossary ever written , and also the world\u2019s best history of coffee .\nespresso ( ess - press - oh ) is a full - flavored , concentrated form of coffee that is served in shots .\nespresso is made by forcing pressurized , hot water through very finely ground coffee beans . this process is called pulling a shot .\nempirical testing . visit starbucks and order an espresso ( or a doppio , triple , or quad ) . then measure it .\nif you are reading this , it ' s likely you are an actual or budding espresso enthusiast . the latest innovations have been driven and even developed by amateur and professional enthusiasts . it is also enthusiasts who can put a brake to the bastardization of coffee and espresso into ever more inane soft drinks . my fervent hope is that this introduction to the art of home espresso will help ."]}
{"id": 54465, "summary": [{"text": "lathcoats farm shop , often shortened to just \" lathcoats \" is a family run farm shop , situated in galleywood , essex , england .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "it is based on beehive lane , where it was established in 1912 by lawrence taylor . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "lathcoats farm shop", "paragraphs": ["lathcoats farm shop \u2013 galleywood , chelmsford . cm2 8lx \u2013 tel : 01245 353021\nthe farm shop and pick your own are the heart of the farm . through them we can offer local food to local people , either produce from our own farm or from carefully selected local & regional producers . 12 single variety juices are available from farm shop .\nlathcoats farm shop ( and coffee house ) is one of the best farm shops in central essex . they have a wide range of fruits and vegetables , plus locally produced meats , dairy and preserves .\nyou can buy the apples and freshly pressed apple juice at the farm shop or local farmers\u2019 markets .\nin the episode called \u201c farm shop \u201c , sir alan sugar sets the teams the task of opening their own farm shop . one team has the bright idea of visiting one of the best farm shops near london to learn how it is done . but do they win the task ?\nthe fruit is not only sold on the premises in their farm shop , but they also supply other outlets around essex .\nthe taylor family have been growing apples at lathcoats farm since the early 1900\u2019s and currently stephen and phil taylor are the big bosses .\nall are available ready picked in the farm shop during their season , and you are always welcome to taste before you buy .\nwelcome to lathcoats farm , galleywood , essex , a third generation family fruit farm growing over 40 varieties of delicious english apple , and a wide variety of summer fruits for pick your own .\nwe always like to try somewhere new and while we went to a pick your own farm last year , in brentwood , we thought we ' d try out lathcoats farm in chelmsford instead .\nexplore the wonders of english summer fruits at lathcoats pyo season available from june to august .\nto find out more about what we sell in the shop , please click here .\nstephen and philip taylor are the third generation of the taylor family to grow fruit at lathcoats .\nin may 2013 lathcoats saw a team from the apprentice visit while on one of their tasks .\nwith an emphasis on local , seasonal ingredients sourced from our trusted farm shop suppliers , the bee shed at lathcoats offers relaxing surroundings for excellent coffee , light lunches , afternoon tea ( book in advance for afternoon tea ) and delicious homemade cake .\nlathcoats farm grows over 40 varieties of apples including essex\u2019s very own chelmsford wonder , queen and d\u2019arcy spice and discovery and rare varieties such as cornish gilliflower .\nat lathcoats they ' re keen to support local producers , like themselves . the shop stocks a wide range of locally , or regionally produced fruit and vegetables , chicken , pork and lamb .\nthis is an excellent farm shop with a very nice tea room the bee shed , and animals . a very good place to take the family .\naround 50 people of all ages work at lathcoats , and this number roughly doubles during harvest time .\na farm specialising in apples and soft fruit . a farm shop sells great local produce , a cafe ( the bee shed ) serves great coffee , delicious homemade cakes , lunch and high tea . there\u2019s also farm animals and a play area to keep the kids entertained !\nthere are around 2000 varieties of apple in the national collection at brogdale . essex has a number of its own wonderful apple varieties , many of which are grown at lathcoats , and can be purchased ( and tasted ) , in season at the farm shop .\nlathcoats hampers make perfect gifts . quality , local produce , beautifully presented , from as little as \u00a310 .\nfruit growers since 1912 . aiming to provide our customers with our own delicious fruit together with the best local food . voted best farm shop in essex 2012 !\ndescription : a farm specialising in apples and soft fruit . a farm shop sells great local produce , a cafe ( the bee shed ) serves great coffee , delicious homemade cakes , lunch and high tea . there\u2019s also farm animals and a play area to keep the kids entertained !\nlathcoats is a pick your own ( pyo ) farm , where depending on the season you can pick plums , strawberries , raspberries , gooseberries , blackcurrants , redcurrants , cherries , blackberries and boysenberries . lathcoats also have an orchard experience , where you can sponsor an apple tree in their orchard and the fruits it yields that season are yours to pick . they grow over 40 varieties of apples available to buy at their farm shop . the farm shop also sells a wide selection of other produce from the farm and local neighbouring essex farms . you\u2019ll be able to find everything from jams , fruits , and vegetables to fresh bread and local delicacies . five years ago lathcoats also converted one of their beekeeping sheds into a coffee house where you can enjoy freshly made food .\n\u00a9 w . lawrence taylor limited . lathcoats farm , beehive lane , galleywood , cm2 8lx register in england and wales : 00505967 photos by lottie taylor | website spun by twist\nwe are proud that our farm shop is holding its own despite the heavy presence of supermarkets in chelmsford , and would like to thank all our customers for their support .\nthe shop also stocks a wide range of food from organic lamb and farm - made ice cream , to suffolk salami , from around 30 specialist producers around the region .\nhaving visited the farm shop regularly and cant fault it . we had visited the coffee shop and never been that impressed . we decided to meet friends for breakfast on sunday . i can not fault the breakfast high quality and very reasonable . the service could speed . . .\nlathcoats has barely changed since philip ' s grandfather came nearly 100 - years - ago . when he took on the site , it was a mixed farm and , over the years he gradually planted it up to become a specialist fruit farm .\nall of our produce is either grown here at lathcoats or is supplied by a variety of fabulous local farms and businesses .\nlathcoats also have some farm yard animals which can be petted and sometimes fed ( ask permission first ) . they include some donkeys in the stables next to the cafe , pigs and goats .\nat lathcoats award winning farm shop , you\u2019ll find over 40 varieties of english apples from our own orchards ( you are welcome to try before you buy ) , our own apple juice , home baked bread , and a mouth watering selection of award winning produce from trusted , small and family businesses across the region .\nduring the winter - october to march - the pack house is running , and we ' re packing apples right throughout that period for the farm shop , wholesales markets and sainsburys .\nwe have a limited free car park for visitors , if you are visiting the bee shed please turn left on entering the farm and park in the longer stay car park . cyclists are very welcome and we have a cycle rack by the exit to the farm shop\nthe panels were joined together and now go together to create a brand new sign which takes pride of place on the front of lathcoats .\nover the years farm shop customers regularly told us that we should open a coffee shop on the farm . in 2012 we ran out of excuses , and in april 2013 , after a year of planning and hard work , refurbishing the barn that used to house lawrence taylor\u2019s bee keeping equipment , and latterly , apple picking paraphernalia , and a games room for taylor children , the bee shed coffee house finally opened .\napple day , 10am - 4pm , lathcoats farm , galleywood , chelmsford , essex . centenary of fruit farming , 40 varieties of apple , food , produce , donkey rides , archery ( 01245 353021 ; urltoken ) .\nwhat ' s more , you can enjoy an ice cream , hot drink or apple juice on the terrace behind the shop , meet the farm ' s menagerie of goats , pigs and donkeys , and watch the farm ' s swallows via its ' nest cam ' during the summer .\nlathcoats farm grow and produce 9 crops both as pick your own , or they supply local companies , in addition to selling produce in their own shop . the crops are : strawberries , raspberries , gooseberries , blackcurrants , redcurrants , cherries , plums , blackberries and boysenberries . in addition they have an extensive apple orchard with a wide range of varieties .\nthis weekend we visited lathcoats farm , which finds itself on the outskirts of chelmsford , essex . it is about an hour and a half train ride from london , which makes a great day out away from the city . it is a third generation farm , run by the same family since 1912 .\nfor the lathcoats orchard experience 2019 we will open bookings on 1st december 2018 and trees will be allocated early next summer once the crop has set .\nfantastic unique selection in the farm shop . very impressed with recently extend tea rooms which makes a big difference . hot chocolate is fab ! good to see the friendly animals too . great place to take our nieces and nephews\nestablished in 1938 , our 150 acre family farm grows traditional commercial varieties of apples .\nwe drove through these little villages to find the farm and it was really nice .\nwe want to thank philip for showing us around his beautiful farm and explaining how lathcoats functions ! we were very inspired and enjoyed some of the tastiest apples we have ever tasted . the farm is open monday through sunday , except bank holidays . it is accessible by bus , which stops right in front of the farm ( bus 42 and 42a ) . to find out more you can visit their website .\nour apples are available ( in their season ) to try and buy in our award winning farm shop , along with our own apple juice and mouthwatering range of produce from small , trusted , often family businesses from around our region .\nmcturks have been farming at calcott hall for over 40 years . our farm is 120 acres ( equivalent to about 70 football pitches ) and was formerly a dairy farm . from humble beginnings selling potatoes and sweetcorn from boxes in 1974 , much has happened at calcott hall and we have grown considerably . we renovated an old essex barn in 1983 , and have gradually used more and more of it as our shop needs have grown . for more about the farm look at our farm and history pages .\nthe taylor family have been running the farm since the early 1900\u2019s . lawrence taylor was the first taylor here , he bred essex saddlebacks and other livestock on a mixed farm and gradually converted most of the land to orchards . he continued to farm during the war and the government took photos to show that britain could still farm and feed itself during the war ,\nthe number 42 / 42a bus runs every 15 minutes and stops right outside the farm .\nhis son maurice followed on and today grandsons stephen and philip continue the tradition , with the fourth generation also now in evidence on the farm . now one of the few remaining fruit growers in essex , the taylor family celebrated 100 years of fruit growing in 2012 , winning essex life magazine\u2019s best farm shop award in the same year .\nthey supply supermarkets across the country although they do have their own tearooms , shop and museum . visits around the factory can be booked on 01621 814524 .\nthe farm shop was developed by philip ' s father in the late 1960s . the ' pick your own ' was started in the 1970s . the biggest change in the last 20 years has been the supply of apples to a major supermarket chain .\nfrom the farm shop you can get the apples as well as juice from a range which includes both the familiar and unfamiliar such as adam ' s pearmain , ashmead ' s kearnal , cox , crispin , gala , elstar , laxton ' s epicure and lord lambourne .\nmaynard ' s farm on windmill hill is a 22 hectare fruit farm in the high weald area of outstanding natural beauty , with fruit doing so well here thanks to the valley shielding it from frost pockets .\na visit to the farm shop is more than just shopping . enjoy fresh coffee , homemade cakes , breakfast , light lunches and afternoon tea in the bee shed coffee house , see our menagerie of goats , pigs and donkeys , and for younger children we have toy tractors .\ntoday , over 40 varieties of apple as well as 9 different soft fruits are grown on the farm .\npick your own season calendars vary year from year but at lathcoats farm , its strawberries , raspberries and redcurrants are normally ready to pick in june and july ; its gooseberries and cherries in june ; its blackcurrants and boysenberries in july ; its plums in july and august ; and its blackberries in august .\nall the varieties listed below are available ready picked in season in our farm shop . the list shows each variety\u2019s place of origin , this is where the apple was originally bred not where the apples on the shelves come from - they are all grown in our own orchards here in galleywood .\nif you love apples but don\u2019t have space to grow your own tree , you can take advantage of lathcoats farm\u2019s rent a tree scheme . you will have access to your very own tree and be able to see your crop develop over the season and enjoy all the fresh fruit as well , of course !\nthe farm dates back to the 14th century \u2013 some parts of the farmhouse have been dated to the 1300\u2019s .\nwe also stock a range of gluten free products . our friendly and knowledgeable staff are ready to help you and our shop is open throughout the year ( closed on bank holidays ) .\nthe coffee house has both indoor and outdoor seating . indoors the cafe is decorated with photos which portray lathcoats\u2019 history . there is also a wood burner to keep it nice and warm in winter months .\nsarah green\u2019s organics , the hall farm , north street , tillingham , essex , cm0 7st . telephone : 01621 778844\nlathcoats has been in the taylor family for three generations . lawrence taylor came in 1912 , his son maurice then took over the reins , before he passed them on to his sons , philip and stephen .\na carefully chosen range of plants for your garden , the majority of which are grown within a mile of the farm .\ntoday the farm is run by stephen and philip taylor , the third generation of taylors . they have around 40 varieties of apple in the orchard , including the essex apple d\u2019arcy spice . many other local fruit growers were forced out of business in the 1970\u2019s when the french golden delicious apples became popular . thankfully lathcoats survive and later thrived .\nthe local community support is at the heart of lathcoats ' success . every october they hold an apple day where visitors can try a variety of different apples and juices , meet local producers and take part in a number of activities .\nopening times : during the pick your own season , the fields are open from 9am to 6pm every day - always check availability before you leave . the farm shop is open from 9am to 5pm from monday to thursday and on saturday ; from 10am to 6pm on friday and from 10am to 4pm on sundays . it is closed on bank holidays .\nwe were very lucky to be welcomed by philip taylor , who co - runs the farm alongside his brother , stephen taylor . philip gave us some insights about the history of the farm and the changes that have happened according to supply and demand trends during the years .\nthe farm has been an essex fruit grower since 1921 , and is one of the last remaining specialist family fruit farms in the county .\nsome of our customers have shopped with us since our farm shop was little more than a shed , selling apples ( in season ) and potatoes . we made significant changes in 2000 to focus our sales locally and to be an outlet for other family producers and undertook another big refurbishment in 2012 culminating in the opening of the bee shed coffee house in april 2013 .\nmother\u2019s day is approaching fast and falls on the 11th march this year . we have plenty of gifts available in the farm shop , there is a delightful range of goodies from gisela graham or how about a bottle of our very own sparkling cider , special enough for any occasion . if you can\u2019t decide then why not treat her to a gift card available at the counter .\nas well as its pick your own crops , it also has a renowned farm shop , which offers a range of produce including more than 40 varieties of apples from its own orchards when they are in season including essex ' s own chelmsford wonder , queen , d ' arcy spice and discovery varieties , old favourites like cox , and rare and unusual varieties such as cornish gilliflower .\nlathcoats also have extensive orchards with apples , plums , pears , cherries , redcurrants , blackberries , boysenberries , gooseberries and raspberries . you can also pick your own . they have very well maintained raised strawberries too which are a pleasure to pick in the summer .\nessex and suffolk has a fantastic array of small family producers who take great pride in producing the best quality meat and fish . from sutton hoo free range chicken , lane farm bacon and sausages and cratfield beef to beatbush farm lamb from latchingdon , cooked meats from althorne and smoked fish from hanningfield .\nlovely little coffee shop with fire in the corner - perfect for the rainy day i visited with a friend . ended up staying and\nchatting\nfor three hours it was so lovely . friendly staff , lovely toasted tea cakes and hot chocolate .\nhis brother stephen also joined the business after university . however , who takes over the running of the farm in the future isn ' t so clear cut .\nwhen you visit the farm you will also be able to see many animals . they foster two donkeys ; have chickens , guinea pigs , pygmy goats , pigs , rabbits and a turtle . we saw lots of families with young children enjoying their time at the farm , learning about the natural world and where food comes from .\nfairfields farm , fordham road , wormingford , colchester , essex , co6 , 3aq . telephone : 01206 241613 . email : hello @ fairfieldsfarmcrisps . co . uk .\nfirst planted in 1935 , park fruit farm is one of the oldest in the country . they grow 55 varieties of fruit , of which over 40 are apples .\nphilip and stephen\u2019s farm is a commercial farm , but they function on a very different basis from neighbouring commercial apple orchards . aside from the pyo , their orchards look very different from commercial suppliers . phil\u2019s orchard houses many varieties , which are handpicked every harvest ( happening this week ) and they employ locals and students in search of a summer job .\ngift packs are available . we also have three local vineyards producing high quality wine , including a delicious sparkling wine as well as fruit gins from great slamseys farm near braintree .\nlike all farms , there ' s never a quiet time . there are peaks throughout the year , the six week pyo is very busy with increased numbers coming onto the farm .\nit was a bit of a drive to get to the farm but really nice . there were loads of people already there and they were queuing up to pay for their fruit .\nbury farm bakery in hertfordshire supply us with cakes and we stock a wide range of marriage\u2019s flour ( chelmsford\u2019s own master millers ) , british sugar and a full range of baking ingredients .\nthe farm is a family run business , owned by david and mary for the past 50 years , son tom now also works there full time with help from other members of the family .\nnot only is it delicious , but it is also cheaper than the supermarkets so you can get so much more for your money . and , seeing as you are selecting your own crop , there is no waste of spoiled fruit you many find at the bottom of the punnet you ' ve picked up from a shop .\nafter visiting lathcoats and speaking with philip we learned that there are initiatives that put an emphasis on supplying the local community with affordable , fresh and sustainable produce . it is very important for all consumers to search and seek out these places . smaller commercial farms that trade nationally and locally , will not be as affected by policy changes around export and import from brexit . however philip is still uncertain about how brexit might affect and in turn change his farm but only time will tell . in the end , it will all depend on how his community and businesses are affected .\nfrom succulent latchingdon lamb to delicious farm made ice cream , suffolk salami , superb vegetables from brentwood , wine and beer from essex , cider from suffolk , artisan bread from danbury and much , much more .\napple day , 12noon - 7pm , windmill hill city farm , bristol . pressing , bobbing , cider , food and demonstrations . adults \u00a33 . 50 , children \u00a31 . 50 ( 0117 963 3252 ; urltoken ) .\nfor those who do not have the space or inclination to plant their own apple tree , but would like the benefits of having one \u2013 lathcoats offer a \u2018rent a tree\u2019 option . the renter effectively \u2018owns\u2019 the crop for that year for that particular tree . although they are quick to point out that they cannot be responsible for the yield or quality since nature has its own agenda ! !\nseptember is a very busy time for picking . we have 60 plus people on the farm for short , sharp bursts , maybe two weeks when we ' re doing the main part of the picking ,\nsays philip .\nthe trusted bramley apple finds its way into the orchards at mole end farm as well as grenadier , an early season cooking apple . ready for you to chomp your way through are saturn , falstaff and spartan to name just a few .\napple festival , brogdale farm , faversham , kent . celebration at the national fruit collection . stalls , live music , produce food , as well as tastings , juices and ciders . adults \u00a37 , children \u00a33 ( 01795 536250 ; urltoken ) .\ntheir principle aim is to produce top quality fruit in a fully sustainable manner with the absolute minimum impact on the surrounding environment . rather than using chemicals , the farm uses seaweed extracts to improve soil quality and controls weeds through mowing and mulching .\nstarted in 2006 , third generation potato farmer robert strathern , fairfields farm in colne valley , essex is home to the crisp making company robert runs with his partner laura . stocking country wide supermarkets , their philosophy is that nature does all the work so they just work alongside ! robert won young entrepreneur of the year at the colchester business awards in 2010 and has featured as a mentor in an episode of the apprentice . if you wish to visit the farm it is best to contact them first .\napple festival , 10am - 5pm , middle farm , firle , lewes , east sussex . music , morris dancing , food , drink , produce . tickets \u00a310 in advance , \u00a312 on the day , under - 12\u2019s free ( 01323 811411 ; urltoken ) .\nthe farm is separated into three parts - in total it amounts to 120 acres or 55 hectares . they mostly grow apples , more than 40 different varieties , as well as summer fruits ; strawberries , raspberries , gooseberries , black currants , red currants , plums , cherries and boysenberries .\nfirst , he showed us the three oldest apple trees at the farm , which were planted by his grandfather in the 1920s . these trees used to be part of a bigger orchard that has been replaced by a car park for the public . this is because the farm changed its business in the 70s from supplying to supermarkets to pick your own . this shift happened because supermarkets became increasingly difficult to negotiate with , as they had ( and still do ) so much choice of produce to choose from abroad and the uk \u2013 this does not give smaller commercial farms a good bargaining position .\nthe availability of fruit does always depend on the weather and how well the crop is doing each year , as well as how many people have beaten you to the rows of fruit , so always check availability before you leave , either via the farm ' s website or by giving them a call .\nthe oldest part of the farmhouse dates back to the 14th century , but the taylor family\u2019s connection started in 1912 when lawrence taylor bought the farm and started to plant up the land with fruit trees . he sent apples to covent garden market by train and won many prizes in what was a flourishing local fruit growing industry .\nthe clives , like the simkins of essington fruit farm , bognop road , essington , near wolverhampton ( 01902 735 724 ) , also take their produce to the people by attending local farmers ' markets . essington fruit farm gladdens the hearts of squash lovers at this time of year with its colourful range of cucurbita . there are te green - skinned , grapefruit - sized rolet , he golden onion squashes , the football - sized pumpkins whose names - spellbound and ghostrider , for example - give a clue to their ultimate , hallowe ' en use , and the small pie star or crown prince , which are green outside , orange within and have a distinct , nutty flavour . they are not at all expensive , from 50p to \u00a3 . mr simkin gives out his sister ' s pumpkin soup recipe with every one .\nbased in halstead , essex , the farm produce the cheese and yoghurt from their own dairy goat herd . the goats are fed a non - gm diet , and the freshness of the milk is the secret ingredient of their produce . goat\u2019s milk has long been held as an excellent alternative to cow\u2019s milk , particularly for people with specific dietary needs . rozbert pride themselves on the fact that their products are completely free from artificial additives or colour .\nyou can keep in touch by signing up to our email alerts at the top right of every page on our website , if viewing on a pc or mac , or , if viewing on your phone scroll to the bottom - we will send out an email to all subscribers as soon as there is any new pyo information . we will also keep you in touch with other farm events . we won ' t share your details with anyone else and you can unsubscribe whenever you want .\nvisited here with some friends on a weekday and had some lunch . there was a half hour wait for food but they made us aware before we ordered . my toasted sandwich was good and they give you tasty homemade coleslaw on the side with some crisps . the apple juice is so good . my friend told me it is made at the farm from their orchard . i tried a slice of cake which was also yummy and took one back home for my partner who loved it . would visit again .\ncarter\u2019s vineyards was started by the bunting family in 1990 as a 1 . 5 acre plot of just 7 varieties of vines . their first wine was bottled in 1993 by nearby gifford hall vineyard . at this point another 3 . 5 acres of vines were added to the existing area and after much studying by ben bunting at writtle college and plumption agricultural college in sussex , winemaking began at carter\u2019s vineyards in 1995 . the farm is now 7 acres and in addition to their own harvest winemaking is carried out for other vineyards in the area producing in the region of 25 , 000 bottles a year !\nwe were surprised at the redness of some of the fruits . harvest is quite early this year , one of the earliest harvests the farm has ever seen . their strawberry picking began in may ! philip explained that ripening in apples is accelerated by cold nights and sunny days , which if you are in england you will know has been the case for more than a week now . he took us through rows of different apple sorts , explaining their different textures , uses and tastes to us . we were really impressed by the size of the bramley cooking apple , which can be bigger than a hand !\nin addition to holding their apple day on october 21 ( details above ) , bristol windmill city farm is also working with the nominet trust , a charity which uses the internet to help people improve their lives . their new partnership , active citizens , has produced an online urban fruit map , which identifies readily accessible fruit trees in public spaces . people can harvest this free , neglected resource to produce their own jams and pickles . for more information see urltoken . the project began in bristol , but is also being rolled out to cardiff ( orchardcardiff . org . uk ) and sheffield ( urltoken ) . now all you need is some jam jars . . .\nabout cbs interactive | contact | jobs | advertise | privacy policy | cookie policy | ad choice | terms of use \u00a9 cbs interactive inc . all rights reserved .\nworking the land is often something passed from father to son and so on . we ' ve been to meet one man , who along with his brother , is farming on land that has been in the family for nearly 100 years .\nfarming is in philip ' s blood . after taking his a - levels he was at a bit of a crossroads , not quite sure what he wanted to do with his life . he spent several months working in a hospital laboratory before deciding that it wasn ' t for him . he went on to nottingham university to study agriculture , before joining the family firm .\nit is quite a problem really . my father was an only child . he had two sons so that was a reasonable split - there ' s enough work for both of us ,\nexplains philip .\nbut , obviously with the next generation being six strong it ' s going to be difficult to do the right thing by them .\ni ' d like to think that it will carry on in the family , but we ' ll have to see ,\nhe adds .\nthe taylor ' s aren ' t alone in this , it ' s quite a problem in farming generally . the next generation are just not going into farming for whatever reason .\nnot only has the food not travelled as far , but the sort of people that we buy from are like us , small family businesses who are totally into what they do and they usually do something extra ,\nsays philip .\nthe pork producer for example makes salami , a fantastic range of sausages as well as the usual cuts of pork .\none of those was a giant painting by numbers . local artist , elaine tribley , came up with the apple design , and had the children each painting different sections of the sign .\nbbc essex website , p . o . box 765 , chelmsford , essex , cm2 9xb phone : 01245 616000 | e - mail : essex . online @ urltoken\nthe bee shed coffee house offers fresh coffee , homemade cakes , breakfasts , light lunches and afternoon tea ( book 24hrs in advance for afternoon tea ) and we have a menagerie of goats , pigs and donkeys , as well as toy tractors for younger children .\nthis week ( beginning july 9th ) the pyo will be open . . .\nthe bee shed coffee house offers excellent coffee , light lunches , afternoon tea and delicious homemade cake .\nwe bake scrumptious cakes and scones every morning and create salads and soups that reflect the seasons .\nwe offer a children\u2019s menu and have highchairs and colouring things to keep little ones busy . we have a cosy wood burning stove in winter , and a sunny terrace for the summer ( or hardy types and dog walkers at any time ! )\nclose by the bee shed we have our menagerie of goats , pigs and donkeys , who always have time for a chat .\nour new natural play area is now open for customers during business hours , and in the summer watch the swallows via our \u201cnest cam\u201d .\nthe bee shed is a perfect venue to meet friends and family , all year round and lien and her team look forward to welcoming you .\nfresh fish is available on wednesdays and thursdays and at christmas time we take orders for local turkey , goose , beef , gammon and ham .\nlook out for our new natural play area opening in spring 2014 , and \u0003in the summer watch the swallows via our \u201cnest cam\u201d .\nwe will then reassess how much fruit is left and decide if the pyo will continue to be open .\nplease check our website or our answerphone before you travel to ensure that we are open and your chosen fruits are available . you can sign up to our email alerts at the top right of the page if viewing on a pc or , if viewing on a phone , scroll down to the bottom\nplease note that whilst we want everyone to enjoy their pyo experience , we will not tolerate people ( including children ) helping themselves with no intention of paying for the fruit they pick .\nthis is stealing and is the cause of the closure of many pyo farms in recent years . all picked fruit must be paid for .\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 travellers .\na nice place for a coffee and cake after fruit picking ! this is a popular place so you might have to queue . try the chees scone with cream cheese and chutney . good for children here too\nin the past i have always been impressed by the bee shed and my reviews have reflected this . sadly , i was somewhat disappointed by my most recent visit . at the top of the large\nrecommendations\nchalk board behind the counter was soup of the day . . .\nand stroke a donkey ! it ' s lovely here at this time of the year as all the flowers are out . if you go during the school day it ' s considerably quieter . although the tea room had just shut ( 4 . 10pm ) one of the men took pity on us . . .\nwent there recently for breakfast . after ordering we sat down to wait . as there were not many people there we thought that we would not have to wait long . how wrong we were . after waiting some 20 minutes we were told it was on its . . .\nhello , i\u2019m sorry to hear of your bad experience at the bee shed . i would be very interested to know more , regarding the day and time you visited and if anything else wasn\u2019t to your liking . alternatively any positive feedback you might have ? we have . . .\ni visited the bee shed yesterday with my adult children & their friends for my daughters birthday . the bee shed breakfast was very small ( looked like a child\u2019s ) for the cost & the bacon was all fat . my son had the bacon huffer & it . . .\ni visited with my family today . my son who is 7 has a range of food intolerances making breakfast interesting but we have never had a problem working around this . . . until today ! we ordered three adult breakfasts and i asked for three individual side options . . .\nit ' s a lovely place and the coffee cake was lovely , would like to visit with my family at some point when i don ' t need eyes in the back of my head .\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 .\nthey have recently opened the bee shed coffee house which serves hot and cold drinks ( including beers and ciders ) , cakes , biscuits and hot food . their bacon and sausage rolls are very good .\nthe outside is well landscaped with flowers around the borders , and seating is divided into two parts , with sheltered seating near the cafe ( shown in the photo ) and open seating by the stables . there yard also has picnic benches if you wish to sit closer to the animals while you eat .\nthe yard also has a collection of toy tractors of various sizes for children and a well maintained ( and clean ) customer toilet . this is all free to use for customers , the tractors keep the children entertained while parents can have tea and scones or a giant sausage sandwich !\nthey are officially in galleywood as they are on the north side of beehive lane . but they serve great baddow so deserve to be on greatbaddow . org . uk !\nhi there can you tell me when your strawberries are ready for picking . many thanks\ni just called lathcoates and they said that pyo strawberries are currently ripening . they had opened last weekend but all the ripe ones were picked and they now need a few days before it opens again .\nthey will provide an update on the telephone answer machine when pyo strawberries are ready again .\ni would guess that they might be ready by thursday , but best to call 01245 353021 before you leave .\nstrawberries ( \u00a33 . 75 per kg ) more ripening now gooseberries ( \u00a32 . 75 per kg ) picking now raspberries ( \u00a34 . 95 per kg ) first few just showing blackcurrants ( \u00a32 . 75 per kg ) early variety starting to colour \u2013 will get more plentiful redcurrants ( \u00a32 . 75 per kg ) colouring now\nsave my name , email , and website in this browser for the next time i comment .\nadvertise your local business here - affordable advertising that reaches a local audience . get in touch to learn more : jon @ urltoken\nif you a planning a future event of just have a baddow story to tell , send me an email at jon @ greatbaddow . org . uk .\nthis review is the subjective opinion of a tripadvisor member and not of tripadvisor llc .\nfantastic couple of hours spent here with my girlfriend . we picked strawberries and raspberries . plums were also here but not ready for picking as were blueberries . we stayed until closing . and purchased some lovely home made apple juice just before we left . food quality and drinks were amazing . they give you an empty container you simply fill them , at the end they way this and this is when you pay for what you have picked . fantastic little date and a nice day out doing something different .\nown or manage this property ? claim your listing for free to respond to reviews , update your profile and much more .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nthis week ( beginning july 9th ) the pyo will be open from 9 to 5 mon to thurs and 9 to 6 on friday we will then reassess how much fruit is left and decide if the pyo will continue to be open . fruit to pick : . . .\npyo closed on sunday 8th july the pick your own is closed on sunday and strawberries are practically finished now . we will open again on monday when there should be some more raspberries ripened and also cherries , currants and tummelberries .\npyo news for saturday 7th july the end of the main pyo season is very near but we will be open today from 9 to 2 : 45 i will give an honest assessment of what fruit there is to pick as i know that many people travel . . .\nthe pyo continues on friday 6th july open 9 to 6 the season is now drawing to a close and many of the fruits are now available in fewer numbers . the exception is tummelberries and if you want to freeze or make jam . . .\nthe pyo continues on thursday 5th july open 9 to 5 the strawberries are coming towards an end now but keen pickers can still find some taking care to avoid overripe or poor quality berries . we also have some . . .\nthe pyo continues on wednesday 4th july open 9 to 5 the strawberries are coming towards an end now but keen pickers can still find some taking care to avoid overripe or poor quality berries . we also have some . . .\nthe pyo will continue on tuesday 3rd july we will open from 9 to 5 . strawberries - sad to say that the end of the season is not far off but at the moment careful pickers should still be able to find some . it will . . .\nthe pyo will re - open on monday 2nd july we will open from 9 to 5 . here is a full crop report : gooseberries - finished strawberries - sad to say that the end of the season is not far off but at the moment careful . . .\npick your own closed on sunday july 1st . very sorry to those who planned to come on sunday but after a busy saturday there really is very little ripe fruit left in the field . we will re - open in a day or so when . . .\nthe pyo continues on saturday 30th june from 9 to 5 if the weekend is as busy as the last two you may find the main pyo carpark full , in which case you will be directed to the overflow car park opposite - please . . .\nthe pyo continues on friday 29th june from 9 to 6 for strawberries at \u00a34 . 99 / kg - lots of fruit has ripened in the hot sunny weather so picking is good right now raspberries at \u00a36 . 49 / kg - not very plentiful should . . .\nthe pyo continues on wednesday 27th june from 9 to 5 for strawberries at \u00a34 . 99 / kg - lots of fruit has ripened in the hot sunny weather so picking is good right now raspberries at \u00a36 . 49 / kg - not very plentiful . . .\nthe pyo will re - open on tuesday 26th june from 9 to 5 for strawberries at \u00a34 . 99 / kg raspberries at \u00a36 . 49 / kg - not very plentiful should increase over the next week or so red and blackcurrants at \u00a33 . 99 / kg please note there will be no cherry picking until 2nd july at the earliest\nthe pick your own will be closed for a day or possibly two to allow more fruit to ripen after a very busy weekend . thanks to all who came . i will up date this when we decide when we will re - open\nwhile everyone was busy picking strawberries yesterday afternoon ( saturday ) leyla was busy bringing a gorgeous new kid into the world ! he ' s a very pretty billy and he arrived just in time for the swallow babies to . . .\nsunday pick your own is open from 10 to 4 for strawberries at \u00a34 . 99 / kg , redcurrants at \u00a33 . 99 and the first few raspberries at \u00a36 . 49 / kg other crops to follow . saturday was the busiest day ever so ripe fruit may not . . .\nthe pyo continues on saturday when we are open from 9 to 5 with loads of strawberries and redcurrants available to pick . gooseberries are finished . other crops will follow soon . always check we are open before you . . .\nwe really enjoyed welcoming 32 children from canon barnet school in tower hamlets today , discovering the wonders of growing fruit ! the visit was organised by the country trust who work with farmers like us across . . .\nthe pyo continues on friday when we are open from 9 to 6 with loads of strawberries and redcurrants available to pick . gooseberries are finished . other crops will follow soon . always check we are open before you . . .\nthe pyo continues on wednesday when we are open from 9 to 5 with strawberries and redcurrants . gooseberries are finished . other crops will follow soon . always check we are open before you travel . to make sure you . . .\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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\u201cwe believe that etx capital offers traders a wide variety of benefits that many of our competitors may find hard to match . \u201d\netx capital are one of the oldest spread betting brokers in the uk . etx was founded in 1965 as monecor and remains a member of the london stock exchange .\netx works hard to provide a versatile trading experience for its clients . looking for educational opportunities ? etx capital offers such opportunities free of charge to clients . concerned about the safety of your funds ? etx capital has a high level of account security . searching for a considerable range of markets , with favourable trading conditions , good customer service and mobile trading capability ? etx capital has all of these things and more .\nbecause etx capital are one of the biggest brokers in the uk their larger order flow enables them to offer tighter spreads .\nwhat makes etx capital unique is their regulation status . while other brokers may be registered with the fca , etx capital is also regulated by them . their financial services register number is 124721 , and they are a member firm of the london stock exchange .\nwe like etx capital . you don\u2019t really see anything bad about them online . etx have a good reputation within the brokerage community and invest heavily in internal and external trading infrastructure .\netx capital takes complaints seriously due to their fca license , and they use an external financial ombudsman service to resolve any issues traders may have . traders at etx capital receive a higher level of protection with their accounts , because of the financial services compensation scheme .\netx are a trusted broker . great customer service and stable platform , what\u2019s not to like ( trading indices with etx capital for between 1 - 2 years on an intra - day basis )\nit does beg the question then why when most other brokers can provide clean charts yet etx capital can ' t get their act together .\nat etx capital , we offer you industry - leading platforms , a wide range of markets , competitive spreads \u2013 and plenty more besides .\nin most cases , traders should always pay close attention to variable spreads . etx capital frequently monitors prices in order to provide the tightest spreads .\netx capital is regulated by the fca . with retail clients ' funds kept in segregated accounts , providing assurance to their customers their cash is safe .\nat etx capital we acknowledge that traders have a significant number of brokerage choices . we have a healthy respect for our competitors and do not take any of them lightly . nonetheless we believe that etx capital offers traders a wide variety of benefits that many of our competitors may find hard to match .\nthe financial conduct authority ( fca ) - regulates the financial services industry in the uk , and etx capital is both authorized and regulated by them . for more information , go to our client money protection page , which details the measures taken by etx capital to keep client funds secure for traders .\ncredit facilities are not available . this , says etx capital , does away with a laborious sign - up process and the need for extensive credit checks .\netx capital was originally established in 1973 . etx is the brand name used for the holding company monecor ltd . currently , this broker is regulated and authorized by the fca . etx capital provides financial trading services to many countries not including the united states . etx specializes in offering clients access to different types of markets via spread bets and cfds . the company has witnessed growth in popularity as a result of efficient customer service . etxv capital implements a client - orientated approach behind all sales , business , client support , and technical operations .\nget access to the worlds best automated fx trading platform through etx mt4 . there is not much to say as you either love mt4 automation or not . if you do then choosing etx as your liquidity provider and brokers is down to what you think of etx capital as a company .\netx capital clients have access to more than 50 different currency pairs ; with currencies ranging from aud to zar . etx traders can also choose between trading regular \u2018rolling daily\u2019 options and both \u2018near quarter\u2019 and \u2018far quarter\u2019 paired currency futures .\nfor further information on what etx capital can offer you , please contact our customer service team at customerservice @ urltoken or + 44 ( 0 ) 20 7392 1494 .\nunlike some of the smaller brokers in the uk etx capital offers access to the major and minor forex pairs , commodities , indices and wide range of global stocks .\naccording to a company announcement by british cfd brokerage , etx capital , the firm is expanding its focus on technology by acquiring uk - based ariel communications . the move represents an effort by etx to deliver solid technological solutions to its clients .\nanything for newbies ? : etx capital currently has \u2018an up\u2019 to 50 % deposit bonus offer of up to \u00a35000 . to take advantage of this offer apply using this link\ntx capital has been operating under that name since 2008 , but its roots go much further back .\ntrading binary options on etx is regulated by the fca , so you don ' t need to worry about being scammed by cypriot salesmen . etx capital is a well respected broker that ' s been around in one way or another since 1965 . binary options are just a small part of their offering and offer short term trading on a limited risk / reward basis . find out more about etx capital binary options here .\nforex can be traded in a number of different ways , as users of etx capital\u2019s different platforms can discover . you can find out more about each of these platforms here .\netx capital is firstly remarkable for its low tight spreads starting from as low as 0 . 7 for the main currency pair eur / usd . the spreads for the other currency crosses are also quite competitive in the industry to attract traders of all levels of experience . the trading platforms provided by etx capital are traderpro and metatrader4 . the trading software offered by etx capital is equipped with all the necessary functionality , including trading signals , market news , economic calendar , financial review and all the other financial info essential for making deliberate and weighed trading decisions . both the platforms are available for mobile usage in ios and android . etx capital allows the usage of various trading strategies including algorithmic trading and scalping .\nthe etx demo account is pretty good , as with the main trading platform , it ' s got the classic look and feel . you can sign up for an etx capital demo account here to try before you buy as it were . . .\nas a company authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority , etx capital has instituted procedures designed to keep customer money secure . daily security checks ensure that the firm has constant sufficient regulatory capital . client funds are also kept strictly separate from company money in investment grade rated uk banks .\netx capital is a global provider of cutting edge innovative technology giving our customers access to competitive pricing of \u200bup to 6000 markets , supported by our award winning customer service teams . \u200b\netx capital is a versatile company that provides distinct account types for distinct clients . the primary goal of the company is to recognize both experienced and novice clients . etx offers four different accounts types that are designed to help any client regardless of skill level .\netx capital offers 50 different combinations of currency pairings . traders can choose between investing in \u2018rolling daily\u2019 options or a range of futures . from aud / gbp to usd / chf and much more in - between , etx has all of your forex needs covered .\neach of the platforms available from etx capital offers a distinct set of benefits for traders : have a look at the further details on what our platforms have to offer in the tables below .\nthe metatrader 4 platform is used globally ; as a company with a presence all around the world , etx capital is pleased to be able to host its own version of mt4 for clients .\nstep 1 : etx capital trade history ( orders ) , closed positions and transaction csv files are produced from the etx capital trading platform . login to your etx capital account and go to your ' account ' window and select ' trade history ' , ' closed positions ' or ' balances & transactions ' . click on ' export ' to download a csv file . typically the filename will start with ' trade _ report ' for orders , ' closed _ positions ' for closing orders and ' account _ summary ' for transactions and can be found in your downloads folder .\nas a broker that is regulated by the fca , etx capital have strict controls on deposit and withdrawal methods , and this in turn , ensures greater protection for the trader and their funds .\nas if this wasn\u2019t enough etx also provides \u00a3500 in free advanced trading education .\nleverage is the amount a trader can increase a trade . etx capital currently offers 0 . 5 % or 1 : 200 . it is important for novice traders to pay close attention to leverage .\netx understands the significance of a reliable and well - organized trading platform . etx capital offers two different trading platforms to clients . the etx capital proprietary platform is fast , easy - to - use , and powerful . this platform completes trades in less than a second . this feature helps clients lock in a desirable prices quickly . additionally , the one - click trade feature reduces trading time significantly . a few other strengths of the platform include guaranteed stops and watch - lists .\netx capital provides 24 hour access to both trading and customer support . customers are able to trade from their computer or laptop as well as from their mobile devices ( ipad , iphone and android ) .\netx capital offers their investors a choice of the metatrader 4 platform , and their own traderpro platform . spread betting , cfd\u2019s forex , shares and crypto currencies are all available on hundreds of underlying assets .\nariel\u2019s multi - asset trading platform fits in well with etx capital\u2019s global spread betting , leveraged forex and cfd trading business . the company is already serving retail and institutional clients through its existing fca regulated offering .\ni have had a good relationship with this broker and would recommend them to anyone who wants to open an account . ( trading forex and indices with etx capital for between under a year on weekly basis )\netx capital pro \u2013 designed for traders with bigger account balances . it offers variable spreads that are based on market prices . more markets to choose from than a basic account and lots of technical analysis tools .\netx capital ( formerly known as tradindex ) offers inexperienced investors the ability to apply for a demo account to check how the trading platform works . this is available free of charge on etx ' s trader , trader pro and mt4 platforms . to open a demo account click here and scroll to the very bottom of the etx website ( look under ' my account ' options )\nafter getting scammed by lots of so called brokers , etx has given me training , no pushing for more money , can get my money back out easy . for somebody starting or been trading for a while i recommend etx . as they try to help the investor , ( trading forex , commodities and indices with etx capital for between 1 and 2 years on a daily basis )\nyes you can trade bitcoin with etx . etx , were in fact one of the first brokers to offer bitcoin , but recently relaunched it as the cme futures make it easier and safer for cryptocurrency brokers to hedge exposure . etx capital don ' t offer a full range of cryptocurrencies , so if you are planning on trading a lot of crypto you can compare cryptocurrency brokers here .\nthe tighter the spread , the smaller the distance that the market in question has to move in order to make a difference between profit and loss . etx capital offers tight spreads on a range of different products ;\nariel communications\u2019 ceo , simon cox , stated in the company announcement , \u201cwe are delighted to be working with etx capital to deliver cutting edge trading technology and a market leading client experience to a global customer base . \u201d\nextras : etx capital provide lots of free market tools to their clients to help equip them with the knowledge required to become successful traders . trade - through charts were designed by traders for traders and recently were awarded best charts at the money am awards 2012 . real - time newsfeeds , morning bulletins , market news directly from the trading floor , and newsletters emailed each morning for free are all part of the etx capital service as standard .\nif you\u2019re looking for tight spreads and a highly interactive trading experience , consider etx traderpro .\ntight spreads \u2013 etx offer some very competitive spreads compared to rival cfd and forex brokers .\nbased in london , etx capital also offers on the ground support in a number of different countries . if you have any specific questions , general queries or other feedback , please don ' t hesitate to get in touch .\nat etx capital , we acknowledge that trading comes in many shapes and many sizes . therefore , we offer traders a choice of two different specialised platforms , allowing them to select the one that best suits their trading style ;\netx capital want you to feel comfortable opening a trading account . it\u2019s important that you have all the necessary information at your fingertips . before you apply for an account with us you should familiarise yourself with the documents listed below .\nwhat\u2019s their pitch ? : etx capital provides institutional , high net - worth and retail customers with multi - asset dealing capability through contracts for difference and financial spread betting products . it seeks to offer high levels of customer support and guarantees total client confidentiality . etx offers spreads from just 1 point and margins from 1 % .\n- with the volatile nature of the forex markets , traders can access the etx capital platforms via a range of mobile apps for ios and android devices . trade online with ease , whether you\u2019re at your desk or on the move .\n\u2013 etx traderpro ; all the features a serious trader needs with advanced charting and fast execution .\nlaunched in 2003 and regulated by the uk\u2019s financial conduct authority ( fca ) , the etx capital platform offers traders more than 7 , 000 forex , index , commodity , bond and equity products . these are accessible via etx capital\u2019s website , the brand\u2019s apps for iphone , ipad and android devices , as well as through sophisticated mt4 download . the trading platform\u2019s new affiliate programme , etx affiliates , offers affiliates a range of commission structures . revenue share is the default commission structure , but cost per acquisition ( cpa ) and a hybrid of these two models are also available .\netx capital is one of the oldest fca authorised & regulated forex brokers , owned and operated by monecor ( london ) limited . they were founded in 1965 , and are located at : one broadgate , ec2m 2q\u200bs , london , united kingdom .\nin the unlikely event of etx becoming insolvent , segregated client funds cannot be used for reimbursement to etx capital\u2019s creditors . if we are unable to satisfy repayment claims , eligible claimants have the right to compensation by the financial services compensation scheme ( fscs ) , up to \u00a350 , 000 . if one of the banks etx capital uses to hold client money goes into liquidation then the losses would be shared by clients in proportion to the share of the money held with the failed bank . funds lost this way may be compensated under the fscs up to a limit of \u00a385 , 000 per person .\nmeet the team \u2013 find out more about etx\u2019s traders and contributors and their experience in the markets .\n\u2013 etx trader ; a new user friendly platform to help beginners get started and manage their risk .\netx offer some very tight spreads . for example , just 0 . 9 on eur / usd and gbp / usd . forex spreads are a particular strength , but etx are competitive across the board .\nexcellent reputation \u2013 etx generate very few complaints , and enjoy high satisfaction ratings from their user base .\nlondon based etx capital can trace it\u2019s roots back to 1965 as monecore ltd . the firm has traded previously as tradindex but since being acquired by venture capitalists the firm was renamed etx ( electronic trading , telephone trade and execution services ) . the asset class offering is fairly standard and the educational tools seem to do the trick if you are after basic information .\netx capital have recently re - launched their charting package ( provided by i . t finance and very similar to the ig package ) which is available free of charge to all clients . two charting applications are offered , a light plus chart and an advanced chart .\ni use the mt4 platform and can honestly say that etx have been my go - to spread bet company since opening my account . although i only trade small positions quite infrequently it is important to know that the same level of service and reliability is available to each customer . ( trading forex and indices with etx capital for between 1 and 2 years on a weekly basis )\ntrading keeps getting better with etx capital . as part of our commitment to deliver new opportunities we\u2019ve improved our traderpro trading platform . you can now trade directly from the charts , manage risk more easily and customise layouts , chart templates & watchlists to fit your trading style .\netx capital offer a decent range of markets with a good selection of equities . you have about 5 , 000 global markets to choose from when trading with etx ; markets ranging from indices , forex pairs , commodities , bonds , interest rates and a number of exchange traded funds . they also offer an impressive 50 forex pairs to trade . margins are low and dealing spreads are competitive particularly on the most common currency pairs and on major indices in - hours . etx capital offer both web based and mobile trading platforms . the web platform features trade - thru charting , one - click dealing , fast execution , automated alerts and multiple watchlists amongst others .\nis in fact is the trading name for monecor ( london ) ltd . , which was incorporated in 1973 . for a spell in the 21st century it was known as tradindex , but when the group was acquired in 2007 the name was changed from tradindex to etx capital as part of a relaunch . it is said that the letters etx reflect the business , as they stand for\n\u2013 etx mt4 ; trade on the world renowned mt4 platform using expert advisors ( eas ) and technical analysis .\netx mt4 \u2013 traders can bring their own downloaded automated ea\u2019s ( expert advisors ) to our hosted mt4 platform .\netx capital is a trading name of monecor ( london ) limited , company number 00851820 . monecor ( london ) limited is authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority , with financial services register number 124721 , a member firm of the london stock exchange and was established in 1965 .\nus and trading keeps getting better with etx capital . as part of our commitment to deliver new opportunities we\u2019ve improved our traderpro trading platform . you can now trade directly from the charts , manage risk more easily and customise layouts , chart templates & watchlists to fit your trading style .\nin the first quarter of 2016 , etx capital have redesigned their entire website with new colours although nothing much seems to have changed on the trading floor . it is still fairly easy and straightforward and now it is possible to open a trial account which wasn\u2019t available in the past .\nstop losses on the etx capital trader pro ' s platform are executed based on the underlying traded market price with etx ' s spread added to this . for example , although etx ' s equity contracts are quoted using the underlying market bid and offer prices with their spread added to this , a stop loss would not be executed based on a low bid that has not traded in the market . below is an example of what would trigger a stop loss . you are long apple inc rolling daily with a stop loss to sell at 20259 . in the underlying market apple inc is trading at 20275 to sell and 20285 to buy . with etx ' s spread of 0 . 08 % added to each side , etx capital would be quoting 20259 to sell and 20301 to buy . if the underlying stock traded at 20275 and your stop loss was at 20259 , then you would be stopped out . if the stock only traded as low as 20285 then your stop loss would not be triggered even though etx ' s current sell price is 20259 .\netx capital\u2019s executive chairman , john wilson , added , \u201cby controlling our own technology we will be able to deliver to customers the trading experience they want , when they want it and where they want it . the acquisition of ariel brings us preeminent trading technology , significant ip and control . \u201d\netx capital\u2019s powerful , trader - designed platform . users get access to a significant number of trading resources and tools , including a wide selection of chart and graph options . traderpro offers thousands of markets to choose from , with a global range of indices , equities , forex pairs and commodities .\nverdict : fairly easy - to - use platform with a very wide range of markets . we recommend using the etx trader pro as this offers the widest range of markets and full functionality . open an etx trader pro by clicking here .\nthis company understands the magnitude of a client\u2019s peace of mind while trading . to reassure clients , etx depends on a strict governance to guide business operation . etx capital uses segregated accounts for clients . the company also implements financial resource calculations on a daily basis to help guarantee the company is in compliance with mandated fca requirements . etx is a regulated company that allows clients to join in a sanctioned compensation scheme known as financial services compensation scheme . if the company is liquidized , clients can file a claim up to 50 , 000 pounds .\netx mt4 \u2013 suitable for traders who want to automate their trading activities with the use of expert advisors ( eas ) .\netx binary \u2013 binary options product powered by markets pulse . best to avoid as this is more like gambling than trading .\nif you already have a trading account with etx , please write your experience with this broker in the comments section below .\nin common with many other brokers , given the increasing interest in spread betting in recent years , etx capital places an emphasis on education . it runs free weekly seminars in its central london offices for both potential and existing clients and for those who cannot attend physically there are free weekly webinars via the internet . in addition to this , etx has arranged with a training company for access to their comprehensive training free of charge .\nwhen i first enlisted etx the support staff were very friendly and helped me navigate the systems - if i had a problem they answered it very timely . my main issues are the mt4 platform and not being able to separate the charts , and the spreads blowing out ( apart from eurusd ) immediately post - announcement . ( trading forex and indices with etx capital for between under a year on an intra - day basis )\nspread high / low \u2013 unique to etx capital , these options have strike prices slightly above , or below the actual current price level . beyond that , they behave just as a standard high / low option . the difference is that the payout on the spread option is 100 % \u2013 etx can do this because their \u201cspread\u201d is covered by moving the strike price . it is a nice innovation , which some traders will enjoy .\nthe bonus that etx capital is offering to new clients is up to \u00a3500 . when you open your account they will put \u00a350 without you even having to deposit anything . then they\u2019ll give you 50 % back of the total stake from your trades up to the value of \u00a3450 . the offer seems fairly generous !\nmontreal , qc . november 13th , 2013 \u2013 etx capital , a uk - based online financial trading platform specializing in cfd trading , financial spread betting and margined forex trading , has announced the launch of a new affiliate programme in partnership with income access , a leading supplier of affiliate programme software and digital marketing services . the etx affiliates programme will be powered by income access\u2019 software , which won the 2013 egr affiliate software of the year award .\nthe difference between a great broker and a mediocre company , is how much they invest in their trading software . it is safe to say , that many clients investing with this broker are there because of the trader pro platform . you will notice when reviewing etx capital , that their markets commentary and news wire service is up to date . a benefit of using an established forex broker like etx , is that they have a strong support team .\nthe platform is brilliant , even for beginners , it is easy to understand and manage . the research is very helpful and the results are correct most of the time . the trading signals and analysis are very good , they are clear once the trader understands them with the help of their educational webinars , they encourage the trader to learn and gain confidence and it is free ! i spent a lot of money trying to learn to trade with other brokers and did not learn half as much as i have learned with etx capital within the last 8 months . ( trading forex with etx capital for under a year on a daily basis )\nin addition to etx\u2019s daily newsletters : from the floor , daily news summary and sunday news summary which can all be delivered straight to your inbox there are also the ib times newswire and am bulletins . in addition etx has recently launched some useful new sections :\n- etx capital offers some of the tightest spreads available for forex pairs , with a minimum spread of 0 . 7 on eurodollar and 0 . 9 on euroyen , cable , aud / usd , dollar - yen and usd / chf , as well as competitive spreads for a range of other currency pairs in normal market conditions .\nstep 2 : once the orders , closing orders and transactions files are downloaded , login to myfptools and go to tools > database > import data > brokers > etx capital > orders , closing orders or transactions . for help on this page and general guidance on importing data from brokers please refer to tools help : import broker data .\nthe mobile app is available free to all etx customers . the download is quick and simple , and traders can login and trade quickly .\netx trader pro offers : tools , charts , indicators and a wide - array of tradeable markets . made by traders , for traders .\nhigh net individuals also get access to a personalised research service where etx collates research reports from different organisations and brokers on a particular stock .\n\u2022 we have re - branded our app so now you will get the same experience with a new look and feel \u2022 you can now switch between etx trader accounts from within settings in the side navigation \u2022 you can now switch the colour theme of your app from black to white . you can do this from within settings in the side navigation \u2022 for those products that are not tradable online , you can now call us directly from the app and make a trade with etx capital .\nall , please switch to etx capital trader pro platform and you won ' t see any of theses issues . the only thing is their trader pro platform is for traders who really know what they are doing and not those who depend on all the extra free indicators that you can get on the mt4 platform . this is a candid advise ! !\nsome of the tightest possible spreads for forex pairs can be found at etx capital . eurodollar features a minimum spread of just 0 . 7 , while aud / usc , cable and euroyen is offered at 0 . 9 . to look at a larger range of indicative spreads for other currency pairs , please have a look at our fx markets page .\netx binary are bets on the up down direction of the markets . binary trading offers limited risk bets that settle as quickly as 60 seconds .\nnot sure why you want to go to etx , they just hopeless customer service and i too seen above im sticking with other established brokers .\netx traderpro - the etx traderpro platform is very similar to the etx trader but is designed for traders with larger accounts . it offers variable spreads that are based on market prices . the market range is the widest available and covers most asset classes ( over 5000 products ) . the trading platform is web based so can be accessed anywhere . it comes with some advanced technical analysis tools and order types and i believe this will be the best choice for most traders . the etx tradepro platform supports one - click dealing and features advanced charts where you can trade directly from the chart .\netx capital offers excellent customer service and support . there are several languages that include chinese , spanish , danish , italian , french , and german . the primary customer support language is english . the system is available through the uk website . in order to contact the support team , clients must use telephone , fax , or email . trading is open 24 hours .\netx traderpro \u2013 with customizable trading charts and tight spreads , accomplished traders have the chance to embrace a significant level of risk in pursuit of significant returns .\neven though etx caters to experienced traders they do offer regular webinars , in - house seminars , trader courses and are often present at trade shows around the country .\netx binaries - etx binaries ; fast - moving trading platform for binary options . this is powered by markets pulse with selected equities now available to trade . this platform will need its own individual login separate from the trader pro login , which can be applied for by clicking the binary option on the from page of the new site .\nthe move also provides etx with an increased flexibility in offering the right toolset in a rapidly evolving market place which is increasingly dependent on an integrated multi - asset solution .\nupdate : from february 2018 , the improved traderpro web trading platform was launched and etx are continuing to add great new features to ensure they are delivering fresh trading opportunities .\na relative newcomer to the industry , etx has developed a small and loyal client base who like the intimacy and good customer service that being with a smaller operator brings .\nshort term \u2013 the same concept as high / low but these options have very short expiry times . at etx , they are generally 60 second or 2 minute expiries .\nlooking for tight spreads ? look no further ; when it comes to forex etx capital offers some of the tightest spreads , with a minimum spread of 0 . 7 on eur / usd and 0 . 9 on eur / yen , gbp / usd ( cable ) , aud / usd , usd / yen and usd / chf , with further competitive spreads on a number of other currency pairs in normal market conditions .\nsince 2012 the platforms and service have significantly improved . largely due to an investment in the firm\u2019s technology . this has made etx one of the best spread betting brokers around .\ninvesting , derivatives , spread betting and cfd trading carry a high level of risk to your capital and can result in losses that exceed your initial deposit . they may not be suitable for everyone , so please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved .\noverall we like etx capital for their modern and energetic outlook , although pretty standard platform . their spreads are average , but their execution is great and you can trade micro lots \u2013 their customer service people are also quite good . we rate them as worth a look given their clearly laid out , easy - to - use and straightforward spread betting service offering access to major global markets \u2013 and of course their generous superb opening offer .\nsmart move by etx . ariel is a great tech asset and this locks out a lot of their competitors from getting their hands on a very very good multi - asset platform .\nthe other trading platform is the etx metatrader 4 or mt4 . this platform is the more popular of the two platforms . the popularity is not only at etx , this is within financial trading . the primary reason for the popularity is the applicable customization of the mt4 platform . additionally , this platform incorporates complex tools that are perfect for charting and technical analysis .\ninitially when i started with etx there was so much gobbledygook on charts of some instruments that i had to delete all the data and download it from metatrader using the history centre .\netx capital have a reputation for offering very good introductory bonuses to new account holders . at the present they are offering our visitors who open an account from this link a free \u00a320 to start ( no deposit required ) and subsequently a percentage based bonus . make a deposit between \u00a3500 and \u00a3999 and you will get a 20 % matched deposit . bigger deposit will attract a bigger matched deposit bonus up to \u00a33 , 300 as a match bonus .\nhey , lucas . i\u2019ve read your review on etx . very surprising ! i hope my comment will reach you out finally . at this point , you no need to have immediate support to maintain your margin or open positions . it ' s all done automatically according standards and technological progress . i have several accounts in etx and never had a case when rules and regalements were violated . etx is a well known brand in fx industry . i really do not have concerns regarding execution to contact support but i always get response when needed most .\nthere is a \u00a3100 minimum deposit requirement at etx , though you must have sufficient funds in your account to open trades . the amount required will depend on the asset , and expiry .\nin early 2016 , etx capital launched a redesign of their entire website and platform . the colour of the website changed from green / black to olivey - brown colour but nothing much seems to have changed on the trading front . on the plus side they haven ' t messed up their web platform too much . it ' s still pretty simple and straightforward and now they offer the functionality to open a demo ( trial ) account which is a plus .\netx capital claim that their support is outstanding although our experience with them was quite of average support . every new account holder is assigned an account executive who is personally responsible for each trader and the company are proud of this fact . rather than going through a lengthy process trying to contact someone to speak to , each client has the direct contact number for their executive . this is certainly an important aspect of the etx experience as they are clearly not only focused on providing a glamorous platform but also the substance to keep their clients happy . trading desk telephone lines are open 24 hours per day and they also provide direct email support and feedback forms .\nhave a trading query ? looking for assistance ? etx clients have access to a multilingual customer service team as well as a support website offering answers to faq\u2019s in more than 15 different languages .\ni am one of those who had chosen to switch my account from alpari uk to etx . are there members here who have done the same ? for some reason , etx now suspended my account without advance warning while i have open trades , and demand that i supply some documents to prove my identity . well , firstly i thought they have our account transferred from alpari and that all our id documents were transferred to them . secondly , if etx wants to do that , why not doing it during the transfer period , not almost a year after the transfer , and not suspending my account . . .\nlondon based etx capital represent one of the \u2018new breed\u2019 of binary operators . primarily a spread betting and cfd ( contracts for difference ) brokers , they have added binary options to their portfolio . they provide an excellent trading platform and due to them providing cfd trading in the uk , are fully regulated by the financial conduct authority ( fca ) number 124721 . while binary options are yet to fall under the authority of the fca , it is good to know the firm themselves comply due to the cfd element of the business .\nany information , analysis , opinion , commentary or research - based material on this page is for information purposes only and is not , in any circumstances , intended to be an offer of , or solicitation for , a transaction in any financial instrument . no representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information . any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk and etx capital accepts no responsibility for any adverse trading decisions . you should seek independent advice if you do not understand the associated risks .\ni am having major service issues with etx . i requested for funds transfer to etx when alpari shut shop . but since my mt4 got active on etx , i have been unable to get the customer service to reply on any emails i send them especially on withdrawal information . it has been 3 months and many reminders but not a single reply from them . i wrote to them on friday that as mentioned in their website , i am going to write to the financial ombudsman attaching all my 32 odd emails as a complaint against their non existent service but so far no reply on that too . i will wait until wednesday otherwise withdrawing all my funds asap .\none touch \u2013 etx provide both high and low \u2018touch\u2019 prices . these finish \u2018in the money\u2019 immediately if the price level is reached or surpassed . the is no \u2018no touch\u2019 option however . volatility therefore plays a key role .\ni don ' t think that company worth my attention or comment . all services provided by etx capital don ' t match actual quality and cannot be used in brokerage industry . & # 8232 ; can you imagine if such companies like morgan stanley or charles schwab give you no immediate support when you need to maintain your margin requirements ? my positions were closed by margin call and i wasn ' t able to add funds because there were some technical issues on broker ' s servers . i can ' t believe that , however , this is reality .\nthe range of assets is excellent and the option types are good \u2013 some additional expiry times within the long term range , and perhaps adding ladder or boundary options , would mean etx compete with the very best for trading choice .\netx operate a specific binary platform , with it\u2019s own login . the first thing of note is that it is closed entirely while global markets are closed \u2013 there are no \u201crandoms\u201d or other virtual markets to entice clients to over trade .\netx offers four types of markets : the dailies that expire when the market closures , daily futures which are based on the future price and again expire when the markets close , rolling daily bets which have the expiry and monthly futures .\nfor ftse 100 shares etx ' s spreads are between . 08 and . 1 percent added to or subtracted from the market bid or offer . for uk shares outside of the ftse 100 they charge between . 18 and . 22 percent .\ntradindex ( now etx capital ) was launched in 2002 by tradition financial services ( tfs ) , one of europe\u2019s largest brokerages . tfs , founded in 1985 firms is part of compagnie financi\u00e8re ( cft ) which is in the world\u2019s top three brokers in otc financial ( money markets , bond markets , interest rate , currency and credit derivatives , equity derivatives , exchange - traded products ) and non - financial products ( energy , precious metals , pulp and paper , etc . ) , and number one in continental europe . cft shares have been listed on the swiss stock exchange since 1973 .\none of etx capitals ' biggest draws is their tight spreads and high leverage as well as their low margin requirements . current spreads for spread betting and trading indices are 1 pip and usd / gbp & usd / eur currency pairs are even lower .\nlong term \u2013 again , the trades behave as a standard high / low , but these have longer expiry times . at etx , these are generally the end of the month ( the end of the last trading session of the calendar month ) .\ni want to withdraw my sold from etx to my netteler account . they told me they would take 5 % as a transfer fees . is that normal ? i hope to reply me as soon as possible , because i have to reply them .\netx trader \u2013 basic platform to help beginners familiarise themselves with spreadbetting / cfds . bid - offer spreads are fixed and trades come with an automatic guaranteed stop attached so your account will never go negative . downside to this basic account are the wider spreads .\nweekly blog \u2013 etx has picked the most experienced team of traders to share their market views with you headed by market strategist ishaq siddiqi . the team posts weekly for their take on the markets , the global economy and what to expect in the week ahead .\nin order to meet the needs of a demanding market , etx currently offers variable spreads for six of the more commonly traded currency pairs . for instance , the gbp / usd starts around 0 . 9 pips whereas the eur / usd may start around 0 . 7 pips .\nin this day and age , traders need to be able to take positions wherever they are ; whether they\u2019re at their desks or on the move . that\u2019s why etx offers a full range of mobile trading apps , both trading platforms available on iphone , ipad and android devices .\nyour capital is at risk . trading in forex and contracts for difference ( cfds ) is highly speculative and involves a significant risk of loss . the information contained in this publication is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument . this website is provided for informational purposes only and in no way constitutes financial advice . a featured listing does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement ."]}
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", "topic": 3}], "title": "fxdd", "paragraphs": ["fxdd posted a video\nfxdd - empower your every forex trade .\non youtube\npress release : fxdd : fxcm to acquire u . s . retail forex accounts of fxdd\nfxdd \u2013 what can i trade in fxdd trading account ? | faq \u2013 hercules . finance\nfxdd - what can i trade in fxdd trading account ? | faqs | hercules . finance\nfxdd currently has 23 , 434 followers on twitter . as of august 2016 fxdd had 23 , 334 followers . fxdd currently has 24 , 359 fans on facebook\nowler has collected 14 screenshots of fxdd ' s website since may 2014 . the latest fxdd website design screenshot was captured in jun 2018 .\nfxdd is a provider of forex trading technologies for individuals and institutional traders . fxdd was founded in 2002 . fxdd ' s headquarters is located in hamilton , other , bm 11 . fxdd has an estimated 78 employees and an estimated annual revenue of 14 . 5 . . .\nfxdd is a provider of forex trading technologies for individuals and institutional traders . fxdd ' s headquarters is in hamilton , other . for every employee , fxdd generates $ 186 . 4k in revenue . fxdd ' s main competitors are markets . com , novicap and kraken . as of june 2018 , fxdd has 24 . 4k fans on facebook and 23 . 4k followers on twitter .\nfxdd global launches offshore based \u2018fxdd trading\u2019 with up to . additionally , the order finds that fxdd was undercapitalized for 41 days between september 30 , 2013 and december 13 , 2013 in violation of the prior order . fxdd global , a leader in online forex trading , today announced the launch of fxdd trading . the new entity is based in bermuda , long considered an offshore financial .\ncan i trade micro lots ( 0 . 01 lot ) in fxdd mt4 ?\nfxdd \u2022 review and rating com \u2022 reviews 2017 currency mountain holdings , whose main shareholder is also part of fxdd , has become the main shareholder of a holding firm called nukkleus . fxdd - get the details about advantages and disadvantages of this forex broker . thank you . fxdd provides traders a number of trading platforms to choose from metatrader 4 , mtxtreme , metatrader 5 , fxdd trader . payment options .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at fxdd , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the fxdd company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at fxdd .\nfxdd - babypips forum each of these violations , the order finds , was a result of fxdd\u2019s inadequate supervisory system and its failure to diligently supervise employees , officers , and agents with respect to the handling and monitoring of fxdd\u2019s compliance with its minimum financial requirements . fxdd - peter davis is the official representative of fxdd . if you have any . query about missing on demo trading summary . thread display options .\nbrokers trading on the fxdd experience the global market advantage of the exchange floor . forex market contract offerings on fxdd offer deep market liquidity for quick option fills . continuous reporting on fxdd is round - the - clock . with fxdd traders have early access to bull and bear market insights . for the lowest cost per trade execution from a reliable forex exchange , come to fxdd for the most return on investment .\nthe fxdd m1 data only goes back to ~ 2005 but it does come from a single price feed ( fxdd ' s ) so the quality is inherently higher .\nnew york , may 12 , 2015 / prnewswire / - - fxdd global ( www . fxdd . com ) , a leader in international online f . . .\nnew york , jan . 16 , 2015 / prnewswire / - - fxdd global ( www . fxdd . com ) , a leader in international online . . .\nfxdd forex options - forex ambush the order also finds that fxdd violated cftc minimum financial requirements by making three prohibited equity withdrawals between january 13 , 2014 and february 14 , 2014 . fxdd forex options forex always involves two currencies one currency being bought , exchange for another currency . fxdd forex options most importantly , there is a .\nnew york , nov . 24 , 2015 / prnewswire / - - fxdd global ( www . fxdd . com ) , a leader in online foreign exchan . . .\nforex trading group turkey fxdd , fx direct dealers online forex trading , mobile software platforms & support open a trading account today fxdd forex trading , fx broker , software read . . .\nfxdd ' s new robox powered by tradency aims to help traders find strategies . . . .\nonline online currency trading forex fxdd , fx direct dealers online forex trading , mobile software platforms & support open a trading account today fxdd forex trading , fx broker , software more . . .\nfxdd global ( malta ) - - - no u . s . clients ; accepts canadian clients\nunfortunately , there are no fxdd bonuses or promotions available . it , however , should not be a good enough reason not to join the fxdd trade and accept their services . although this is an inconvenience for many clients , fxdd has so many positive characteristics that redeem for this weakness .\nfxdd malta ltd . company overview fxdirectdealer , llc ( fxdd ) malta ltd . is a new york city headquartered global exchange offering exotic and traditional currency pairs to maximize forex profits . for over a decade , fxdd has provided brokers with world - class forex exchange technology and services . fxdd employs more than 180 forex specialists speaking 13 different languages . fxdd is a trading solution designed to the meet the needs of brokers , institutional traders , hedge funds , money managers , and white labels .\nif my interpretation is correct , fxdd seems to have a very casual attitude about all of this .\nnfa hits fxdd with multiple charges including asymmetric slippage , fine will cost it over $ 3 . 5m\nthe broker has also set up an offshore unit based in bermuda , doing business as fxdd trading .\nmorgan partners llc acts as exclusive financial advisor to fxdd in its acquisition of boston technologies , inc .\nmet some great people while working at fxdd . beautiful office and free working environment , tons of opportunities .\nnovicap is fxdd ' s # 2 competitor . novicap is headquartered in london , england , and was founded in 2014 . novicap operates in the personal products industry . novicap generates 20 % the revenue of fxdd .\nurltoken is a top competitor of fxdd . urltoken was founded in strovolos , other } in 2008 . urltoken competes in the diversified financial services industry . compared to fxdd , urltoken generates $ 13 . 5m more revenue .\nthe order issued to fxdd today , as well as imposing the aforementioned $ 275 , 000 civil monetary penalty , includes a cease and desist order against fxdd for its violations . the order also notes that in settling this matter , the cftc took into account fxdd\u2019s cooperation and the corrective action it undertook after its deficiencies were discovered .\nfollowing the disposal of its us client base , fxdd is looking for some acquisitions to strengthen its . . .\nso if there is no fxdd , can the company still be forced to pay the fine ? i thought fxdd had already left usa behind . assuming they are guilty , what would happen if they didn\u2019t pay the fine ?\nedit : ah , just after i post this , i notice ramy points out the fxdd regulatory issues . lol\nall financial instruments offered is available for trading with fxdd in any trading account types . you just need to open up one account and you can build up a diversified portfolio including forex , cfds and precious metals with fxdd .\nas of august 2016 fxdd had 21 , 626 fans . that ' s a 12 percent increase in 2 years .\neach of these violations , the order finds , was a result of fxdd\u2019s inadequate supervisory system and its failure to diligently supervise employees , officers , and agents with respect to the handling and monitoring of fxdd\u2019s compliance with its minimum financial requirements .\ncompany profile : fxdd malta limited ( fxdd\n) is licensed to provide investment services by the malta financial services authority in malta under category 3 licence in terms of the investment services act ( license no . is / 48817 ) in 2010 .\nkraken has been one of fxdd ' s top competitors . kraken is a private company that was founded in 2011 in san francisco , california . kraken operates in the diversified financial services industry . compared to fxdd , kraken has 124 more employees .\nfxdd ' s revenue is the seventh highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ .\nfxdd has employees and is the third highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 64 .\nironfx reviews announce the merger between ironfx and fxdd inc . , one of the pioneers in the retail fo . . .\nwant a full history search for c - fxdd dating back to 1998 ? buy now . get it within one hour .\nfxdd makes use of an unusually large array of trading platforms , aside from the ever popular metatrader 4 . they include :\nfxdd forex broker review and rating , general info forex awards fxdd has been registered with the cftc as an fcm since december 10 , 2009 and as an rfed since september 2 , 2010 . in short , fxdd is a proper choice for those who look for a non - dealing desk broker with reasonable spreads , a number of trading platform options and a decent .\n8 . 12 services agreement the fxdd services agreement shall be in full force and effect on terms acceptable to the company .\ni applied online . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at fxdd ( new york , ny ) in august 2011 .\nnew york - - ( business wire ) - - fxcm to acquire u . s . retail clients of fxdd . . .\n1 . 2 compliance with gaap , etc . the fxdd financials ( including any notes thereto ) ( a ) are complete and correct and were prepared in accordance with the books and records of fxdd malta limited , ( b ) fairly present the consolidated financial position of fxdd malta limited as at the respective dates thereof and the consolidated results of the operations of fxdd malta limited for the periods therein specified and ( c ) have been prepared in accordance with gaap applied on a basis consistent with prior accounting periods .\n\u201cfxdd malta will be at the forefront of the retail forex industry , \u201d said lubomir kaneti , a director of fxdd malta . \u201cit will offer clients the best of both worlds : proven reliable technology based on the experience of fxdd malta functioning in a regulatory framework that allows customers the freedom to choose their leverage and style of trading , as well as protection of customer assets . \u201d\nln october 2012 , the bcc issued a second complaint against fxdd , charging the firm with failing to adequately investigate suspicious activity in several customers\u2019 accounts , and failing to conduct annual aml training . a settlement on both counts followed in september 2013 with fxdd paying more than $ 1 . 8 million in restitution to fxdd customers , and a fine to the nfa of over $ 1 million .\nfxdd malta limited , doing business as fxdd global , holds a category 3 investment services license issued by the malta financial services authority ( the mfsa ) , which allows them to provide any investment service , to hold clients\u2019 money and to deal on own account .\nclients of fxdd malta will be able to use many trading platforms including metatrader4 , mtxtreme , fxdd trader , fxdd auto , and multibank ecn hubs using currenex and integral technology . clients will be able to choose between ticket - based or position - based platforms and will have more options for higher leverage levels . in accordance with european regulations , client funds will be segregated from the firm\u2019s capital .\nthe following payment methods are available to fxdd clients : credit cards , bank wire transfer , skrill , neteller , and safecharge cashier .\nin addition to transactions in many foreign currency contracts , fxdd malta\u2019s clients will also be able execute transactions in gold and silver contracts ; all of these executable instruments will be displayed in 11 languages and will make fxdd malta one of the premier global retail forex dealers .\nbecause fxdd reported its adjusted net capital on a consolidated basis with its subsidiary , fxdd apparently did not realize that , according to the cftc\u2019s findings , and on the required stand - alone basis it failed to satisfy its adjusted net capital requirements throughout most of this period .\nfxdd is an online foreign exchange trading company dedicated to providing superior customer service to both individual and institutional traders . the company offers trading software , trading services , and trading tools . fxdd created the first enterprise - level technology , which supports the popular trading platform metatrader 4\nthe order imposes a $ 600 , 000 civil monetary penalty against fxdd for its violations , as well as a cease and desist order and a three - year registration ban as an fcm or rfed . the order notes that in settling this matter , the cftc took into account the corrective action that fxdd undertook after its deficiencies were discovered and fxdd\u2019s pending request to withdraw its registrations as an fcm and rfed .\nnew york - - ( business wire ) - - fxdd global , a leader in international online foreign exchange trading , an . . .\n\u201ccease and desist order\u201d\u2026 . does that mean no more fxdd forex trading operations in the usa as of this moment ? that\u2019s pretty serious .\naccording to information obtained exclusively by forex magnates , the national futures association ( nfa ) has served a complaint to fxdirectdealer llc ( fxdd ) and joseph botkier , ceo of the company , as he was serving as principal of fxdd , during the times relevant to the complaint .\nfxdd fxdd metatrader mt4 brokers best mt5 forex commodity futures trading commission ( cftc ) today issued an order filing and simultaneously settling charges against fxdirect dealer , llc ( fxdd ) , a cftc - registered retail foreign exchange dealer ( rfed ) and futures commission merchant ( fcm ) headquartered in new york , new york , for failing to meet the minimum financial requirements for rfeds and fcms , failing to supervise its employees , and failing to comply with a prior cftc administrative order dated september 30 , 2013 ( prior order ) ( see cftc press release ) . fxdd forex direct dealer . fxdd was established in 2002 and does its business out of north america . this institution deals with individuals as well as institutional .\nheadquartered in malta , fxdd global ( also known as fxdd europe ) is a leading foreign exchange dealer that delivers innovative technologies . it offers trading in more than 20 currency pairs , indices , metals , and energy cfds , as well as binary options on a myriad of trading platforms .\naccount types the fxdd solution begins with an account . fxdd individual and institutional solutions are designed to empower performance . live account registration takes under ten minutes via the online application , fax or mail . clients can begin with a demo account , to explore the world of forex trading risk free .\nfxdd forex factory - day trading penny slots their excuses varies from we were not aware to with in three days to one week to bank holiday to did not recieve your request . totally suck , my live acount , over 300 usd eaten by their so called stupid trick stopout . . . fxdd forex factory first hft should not have information on the order book . fxdd forex factory if the price still goes according tothe trend , you close the second .\nleverage leveraged funds applied to fdxx metatrader 4 trading software platform exchange accounts have a higher than average revenue potential than on other sites . while fxdd is regulated by european union authorities , the malta ltd . exchange offers over - the - counter ( otc ) options trading to international brokers . the global trading resource for forex options , fxdd offers alternate revenue streams to increase return on investment in orders of magnitude . come to fxdd for better volume rebates on spot pricing . fxdd beats the competition with referral rebates on fx options at competitive prices averaging $ 200 to $ 300 per million in eur / usd trades .\ndesigned especially for institutional and high volume traders , powertrader is fxdd\u2019s version of currenex , one of the deepest liquidity pools in the spot foreign exchange market . it offers very competitive inter - bank rates with ecn execution and allows clients to use fxdd liquidity with five of the world ' s major market makers .\nregulators & safety fxdirectdealer , llc ( fxdd ) malta ltd . is a category 3 financial services firm . fxdd is a malta financial services authority ( mfsa is / 48817 ) registered exchange . fxdd is in compliance with the european commission\u2019s ( ec ) european markets in financial instruments directive ( mifid ) . regulatory management of fxdd transactions is in accordance with securities trading rules laid forth by the financial authority of the uk fsa , france amf , germany bafin , italy consob , spain cnmv , netherlands afm , sweden fi , denmark fsa , hungary psz\u00e1f , slovakia nbs , and czech republic cnb in oversight of exchange trading .\naccording to the order , during the period march 20 , 2013 to december 11 , 2013 , fxdd improperly included certain funds held in an account at an unregulated entity in its anc computations . after excluding those funds as required , the order finds that fxdd was undercapitalized for 96 days between april 24 , 2013 and december 13 , 2013 . additionally , the order finds that fxdd was undercapitalized for 41 days between september 30 , 2013 and december 13 , 2013 in violation of the prior order . the order also finds that fxdd violated cftc minimum financial requirements by making three prohibited equity withdrawals between january 13 , 2014 and february 14 , 2014 .\nin july 2012 , the regulator lodged its first complaint against fxdd for alleged asymmetric slippage practices , which required the company to place $ 3 . 3 in escrow .\nfxdd company offers several platform options , such are most popular trading platform metatrader 4 , it also has mtxtreme , auto platform , powertrader , vikingtrader , and their fxdd trader . it means that it has a broad range of possibilities for the clients who use platforms other than metatrader 4 , which is a significant advantage for many of those who are interested in fxdd\u00b4s services . most of these platforms are available for mobile devices as well , which allows you to have control of your funds at any time .\n6 . 21 client development . the company will use , and the buyer will cause fxdd trading limited ( \u201cfxdd\u201d ) to use , reasonable best efforts to \u200emarket each other ' s brand and direct clients to the other until the second closing . the company will , and the buyer will cause fxdd to , create a reporting system to track such client deposits for those clients developed as a result of the other\u2019s origination efforts . in the event of a termination of this agreement pursuant to section 9 . 1 , the company will , and the buyer will cause fxdd to , use reasonable best efforts to transfer to the originating party any remaining equity in such clients ' deposits .\nfxdd malta , a provider of online forex trading , has announced it has been granted licensing by the malta financial services authority to operate a category 3 investment services company .\ncommissions & spreads fxdd is fast become the high volume and high frequency choice for brokers looking for the most cost efficient trading . fxdd brokers can select from standard , low and competitive variable spreads , starting at 2 . 0eur / usd pips with no additional commissions above spread compensation . extreme spreads start at just 0 . 8eur / usd pips plus commission .\nfxdd\u2019s marketing director john corbett provided a statement to forex magnates on behalf of the company , \u201cwith regard to the recent cftc settlement on the issue of undercapitalization , fxdd continuously maintained sufficient capital on a combined basis with its subsidiary , however , for accounting reasons , the two net capital computations needed to be separated in order to meet adjusted net capital rules . \u201d\nfxdd global is a subsidiary of currency mountain holdings , llc - a new york based holding company with controlling interest in several brands within the foreign exchange trading industry . fxdd had a us unit , but voluntarily withdrawn its introducing broker ( ib ) license from the us national futures association ( nfa ) in 2015 and sold its retail client base to us giant fxcm .\nmorgan partners , an independent middle - market investment bank serving the financial technology sector , today announced its role as exclusive financial advisor to fxdd in its merger with boston technologies , inc .\ntrading software fxdd currency traders have access to a full range of forex market trading software applications and tools . the fxdd metatrader 4 forex trading software platform is a turn - key proprietary exchange solution available to both individual and institutional traders . continuous updates to the exchange are hassle free . the fxdd metatrader 4 forex is also available on android , ios , and windows mobile . the digital exchange offers fast and secure execution of fill and kill orders . brokers can trade emerging market currency pairs , competitive spreads . brokers have access to expert advisor ( ea ) support .\nbroker fxdd has been registered in malta in 2002 . headquartered in new york , and the activity of company is regulated by such organizations as the united states nfa , mfsa malta . regular availability of liquidity enables customers to carry out transactions with the best conditions and low spreads . fxdd provides traders a number of trading platforms to choose from : metatrader 4 , mtxtreme , metatrader 5 , fxdd trader . working with such a reliable partner gives customers confidence in their results and guarantee assistance from the broker - this is confirmed by a lot of positive reviews about the company .\ncustomer support broker enquiries to fxdd are managed by a team of experts , with the market and technical knowledge required for uninterrupted trading . enquiries made in relation to trading accounts are responded to in a timely manner . account enquiries related to issues other than broker activities or help desk tech support features of the fxdd metatrader 4 forex trading software platform can be submitted to : support @ urltoken\nas a further guarantee to clients\u2019 funds , fxdd ltd . , is a member of the maltese investor compensation scheme \u2013 a rescue fund for customers of failed investment firms which are licensed by mfsa .\nstandard & micro accounts with fxdd global are commission - free , yet the spreads on these accounts start at 1 . 5 pips for the eur / usd pair , which is above the average in the industry .\nseptember has been an expensive month for fxdd . as well as today\u2019s order issued by the cftc , the national futures association ( nfa ) concluded its case against the firm just under two weeks ago , handing down a $ 1 . 8 million restitution order and $ 1 . 1 million fine as a result of failing to implement the correct supervision obligations by employing a trading system providing fxdd with pricing advantages which harmed retail customers .\nit is very important to get access to trading data as data is the life and blood of the trading business . however there aren\u2019t a lot of free forex data sources out there and the sources that are available for free rarely allow for the automatic downloading of trading data . today i am going to be showing you how you can use one of these sources \u2013 the 1m data from fxdd \u2013 to automatically download currency data for 15 currency pairs using python . i will also talk about some of the issues with the fxdd data , how they can be potentially addressed and what coding changes you would require to access the two different data repositories available from the fxdd website .\nyeah , i ' ve heard much the same stuff about fxdd that was mentioned in the comment above , and i got burned by them to the tune of 250 dollars , which isn ' t a lot , but shows how quickly i realized it was all a scam . nor do i understand why the main review here starts with a warning label , then ends by saying there ' s not reason not to sign up with fxdd . say what ?\nkeep in mind that fxdd global allows one free - of - charge withdrawal per month . additional redemptions from any of the client\u2019s account ( s ) during the same calendar month will result in a $ 30 charge per redemption .\n1 ) previous m & a activities : both ironfx and fxdd have frequented m & a news and rumor mills over the past few years . ironfx was actually purported to be on teddy sagi\u2019s target list of potential takeovers . meetings were held , but nothing ever transpired . fxdd , on the other hand , had a history of problems in the united states , which eventually led to its sale of its u . s . operations to fxcm in mid - 2014 .\nunder cftc regulations , rfeds and fcms that offer or engage in retail foreign exchange ( forex ) transactions must at all times maintain adjusted net capital ( anc ) of $ 20 million , or more in certain circumstances . in the prior order , the cftc found that fxdd failed to maintain its required anc during at least 18 separate months between november 2010 and december 2012 and ordered fxdd to , among other things , cease and desist from further violations of its anc requirements .\naccording to the cftc order , fxdd did not maintain its required adjusted net capital during at least 18 separate months between november 2010 and december 2012 , with month - end adjusted net capital computations showing that fxdd was undercapitalized by more than $ 7 . 5 million at one point . this contravenes a law implemented by the us authorities in october 2010 when the cftc adopted comprehensive rules to protect members of the public who buy fx contracts from , or sell fx contracts to fx firms .\ntoday , fxdirectdealer ( fxdd ) finds itself on the receiving end of a $ 275 , 000 fiscal penalty issued by the us commodity futures trading commission ( cftc ) for transgressing the rules stipulated by the regulator on minimum capitaization required for fx firms .\nthe above review briefly states that fxdd has had\na spot of bad press ,\nand there is a warning sticker stating that they are not verified . but all of this really wildly understates the issues with fxdd . first , they were fined 25 , 000 euro by the government of malta for illegal practices . they then were fined 2 million dollars by the nfa for the practice of illegal assymetric slippage ( basically , intentionally delaying processing a trade so that the client loses money ) . as if that wasn ' t enough , they were required to pay $ 1 . 8 million back to their clients for the illegal\nslippage\nissues . fxdd settled for this amount ( so , nearly 4 million dollars ) without either admitting or denying guilt . . . and as if all of that wasn ' t enough , while these lawsuits were going on , fxdd response was to threaten lawsuits against their customers , in the hopes of intimidating them , silencing , and keeping them from talking to the nfa ( which is the u . s . regulatory forex commission ) . basically , there is no end of bad things to say about fxdd , and you can read more about them elsewhere . just stay far , far away from them .\nthe letter lists five counts of nfa requirements being violated while fxdd operated as a futures commission merchant ( fcm ) and was registered as a forex dealer member ( fdm ) of the nfa , after an examination was launched by the regulator in august 2013 .\nthere is no minimum initial deposit set for micro accounts , so one may invest just $ 1 . this is an attractive offer , yet , if you wish to benefit from the ecn offering of fxdd global , you have to deposit at least $ 2000 .\nfxdd global offers its clients a wide range of trading platforms : metatrader 4 , mtxtreme ( also mt4 based ) , powertrader ( currenex ) , jforex ( dukascopy bank ' s trading platform ) , mirror trader , as well as tradency\u2019s automated trading solution robox .\nthe next stage will require regulatory approvals from cysec and regulatory officials in malta , the licensing body for fxdd . after cysec approval , nukkleus will acquire the remaining shares of ironfx global and inject $ 1 million of operating capital into the company . an option agreement to acquire fxdd and related entities will proceed after approvals are obtained . what is lacking at this time is how much cash will ultimately transfer to stockholders . at this stage in the process shares in nukkleus must suffice until it raises new capital in the nasdaq otc market .\nthe new company combines boston technologies \u2013 a leading provider of financial technology , one of the fastest growing companies in boston 1 , and a member of inc . magazine\u2019s 5 , 000 fastest growing private companies in america four years running \u2013 with fxdd , a leading provider of end - to - end foreign exchange ( fx ) software solutions to financial institutions , brokerages and money managers around the world . the new company will operate under the brand name boston technologies powered by fxdd with an expanded and improved suite of products and technology solutions .\nthe gain capital and dukascopy datasets are a pain in the ass to retrieve and compile , i gave up on them once i found the disktrading / fxdd / forexite resources but i included them here for sake of completeness as you may find them to be of value .\nthe nfa began its examination in august 2013 . the first two counts in the regulator\u2019s new letter alleged that fxdd failed to implement an adequate anti - money laundering ( aml ) program , and failed to offset transactions on certain customers accounts in a fair and acceptable method .\nthe top 10 competitors in fxdd ' s competitive set are markets . com , novicap , kraken , robinhood , babypips , trading online fx , dailyfx , funding options , marketinvoice and skipton business finance . together they have raised over 834 . 2m between their estimated 565 employees .\ngreg michalowski linkedin nukkleus has acquired 100 % of iron fx ' s australian operation , which was split off from iron fx global . chief currency and trading analyst for fxdd , a leading retail foreign exchange broker . author of attacking currency trends , a highly rated trading book for .\naccording to the letter , fxdd must file a written answer to the complaint within thirty days after being received . the firm is required to respond to each allegation in the complaint by admitting , denying or affirming that it lacks sufficient knowledge or information to admit to or deny the allegation .\nfxdd global is a reputable award - winning fx and cfd brokerage with many years of experience . it offers competitive conditions for trading on numerous trading platforms that cover all skill levels and styles . to sum up the above , here are the advantages and drawbacks with regards to this broker :\n5 . 10 services agreement . the buyer will cause the total monthly operational and other expenses of the buyer under the global service agreement entered with fxdirectdealer , llc , excluding those of the company , not to exceed the revenue generated under the general services agreement entered with fxdd trading limited .\n1 . 3 services agreement . the buyer will cause the total monthly operational and other expenses of the buyer under the global service agreement entered with fxdirectdealer , llc , excluding those of the company , not to exceed the revenue generated under the general services agreement entered with fxdd trading limited .\n1 . 1 financial statements . attached to this schedule 6 . 19 are ( i ) the audited consolidated statements of financial position of fxdd malta limited as at december 31 , 2015 and december 31 , 2014 , together with the statements of changes in equity as at december 31 , 2015 and december 31 , 2014 , ( ii ) statements of comprehensive income for the year ended december 31 , 2015 and the year ended december 31 , 2014 and ( iii ) statements of cash flows for the year ended december 31 , 2015 and the year ended december 31 , 2014 ( collectively , the \u201c fxdd financials \u201d ) .\nfxdd malta limited , which is located in the centre of the mediterranean , is dedicated to providing superior customer service , powerful trading technology , and reliable streaming liquidity to forex traders worldwide . the company is an affiliate company of fx direct dealer in new york which is founded in 2002 and has a worldwide customer base .\nfxdd trade since , then i been getting one excuse after another about deposit bonus and just excuse to depsoit my money and start trading with them . our library of forex and options trading guides cover all the basics . fxddnow , our blog , can help you keep on top of forex news in real time through trend .\nthe positive thing about the fxdd is that it offers a range of different methods for depositing , withdrawing and transferring funds in the simple and quick way . it is also important to mention that there are no fees for making a deposit and that you have the option to withdraw your funds at any particular time . you are only obliged to fill out the fxdd funds redemption form and send it by fax to the office in malta . it can seem like an inconvenience , but all the funding can be done through credit cards , bank wires , as well as e - wallet payment methods like skrill , neteller , and some other online payment programs .\nthe maximum leverage with fxdd is 1 : 200 , and 1 : 400 leverage is available based on meeting certain terms and conditions . 1 : 400 is considered a high leverage ratio , yet a number of brokers offer leverage of 1 : 500 or even higher . for example , fxpro also provides leverage up to 1 : 500 .\nside thought , alpari clients using their jforex whitelabel ( so trading with and on dukascopy ' s swfx ) might be left hanging . they can ' t get the same jforex environment at fxcm , and the only other us broker i know of that offers jforex is fxdd , who themselves have been having a lot of regulatory issues lately .\nwashington , dc - the u . s . commodity futures trading commission ( cftc ) today issued an order filing and simultaneously settling charges against fxdirectdealer , llc ( fxdd ) , a cftc - registered retail foreign exchange dealer ( rfed ) and futures commission merchant ( fcm ) headquartered in new york , new york , for failing to meet the minimum financial requirements for rfeds and fcms , failing to supervise its employees , and failing to comply with a prior cftc administrative order dated september 30 , 2013 ( prior order ) ( see cftc press release 6725 - 13 ) . fxdd has been registered with the cftc as an fcm since december 10 , 2009 and as an rfed since september 2 , 2010 .\nour transaction with boston technologies was highly complex , \u201d said emil assentato , chairman of fxdd . \u201c we could not have completed the deal without the strategic guidance and skilled execution from morgan partners . they quarterbacked the entire process . under their leadership , we met an aggressive timeline and achieved our business objectives . the morgan partners team is remarkable . \u201d\nfxdd global offers several basic account types . all of them offer variable spreads and maximum leverage up to 1 : 400 . micro accounts are available for novice traders solely on the mt4 platform , offering micro tradeable lots and commission - free trading . ecn environment is also available with this broker on its ecn accounts , accessible with investment of at least $ 2000 .\nthe broker also offers advanced automated trading solutions . it supports mirror trader , the popular retail automatic signal based trading platform . besides , fxdd global was also the forex broker to adopt tradency\u2019s automated trading solution robox in 2016 . robox is a smart trading machine with a simple , comfortable and user - friendly interface that does not require any prior knowledge of forex trading .\n3 ) prior regulatory skirmishes : both management teams at ironfx and fxdd have had well publicized battles with regulators . ironfx has been cited for refusing to honor withdrawal requests and a host of other violations that have not been made public . cysec went so far as to fine the firm \u20ac335 , 000 , its largest fine to date , and asic ordered the firm to correct its disclosure documents . fxdd ran afoul of the national futures association ( nfa ) over slippage issues , resulting in $ 1 . 8 million in client restitution and $ 1 . 1 million in fines . the nfa had already hit the firm for $ 75 , 000 for aml process violations , while the cftc tagged them for another $ 275 , 000 for capital adequacy shortfalls .\nfxdd global ` s ecn accounts , on the other hand , provide tight variable spreads , the typical ones amounting to around 0 . 3 pips . if we add the applicable commission of $ 6 per round - turn , the average trading costs of ecn account holders amount to around 0 . 9 pips for the eur / usd pair , which is a really competitive pricing .\nstaying true to the commitment to destroy the us retail foreign exchange market , the nfa is not skipping this last opportunity to slap a hefty fine on fxdd . according to the letter of complaint , the company is facing up to $ 1 , 250 , 000 in fines from the nfa , as according to the letter the maximum monetary fine for every allegation may not exceed $ 250 , 000 .\nwhat is clear is that fxcm , fxsol , alpari , gain , fxdd , and forgive me if i am missing any will be\nforced\nto return the us accounts back , threatened by regulatory actions to their us affilitate , while the others with no us affiliation like gomarkets as you mentioned or saxo will be ok , or in the worst case scenario outlaws in the us . . . .\nfxdd say on their site they want to help traders make better trading decisions , and after taking a look at the educational material , we weren\u2019t disappointed . there is plenty of reading material targeting all different levels . also available are a number of instructional videos covering everything from the basics to in - depth technical analysis . and there is a library of trading guides covering the basics of forex and options trading .\nthe above script takes care of all the above by automatically downloading the fxdd 1m data using python . the program downloads data for 15 different symbols and unzips , processes the hst binary files into pandas dataframes and finally saves the data into a human readable csv format that you can use for data auditing or further modifications before using the data for back - testing or other analysis . you can simply delete the downloaded files and rerun the script to reprocess the data and automatically update your data repository from fxdd every week . the data is usually updated by them on time after market close each friday . you\u2019ll notice that the data is downloaded from the metatrader repository although they have another repository called metatrader xtreme that contains less data but more symbols . to use this you should modify the above script by changing the symbol names ( turn eurusd into eurusdx ) and change the download url to add an x urltoken\nthe nfa does not allow for members to withdraw until a final review of the company and principals has taken place . this inevitably leads to bcc charges and fines imposed . so even though fxdd has sold it\u2019s client assets , closed it\u2019s doors and ceased operations , it is still a member of the nfa until the nfa allows for the membership withdrawal to proceed . i assume that even if a company ceased operations and filed to disband the company with their state registry , the individual principals would still be liable to the nfa for any fines .\nthis broker company offers several customer service options . there is a great support team which is very efficient and always ready to respond to your question . support options include live chat and a call back option , as well as e - mail address and phone number . you can contact an fxdd representative by phone 24 - hours a day from sunday 5 pm to friday 4 pm est , and the support team will also reply to your e - mail as quick as possible . the company cares about their clients which many customer reviews confirm .\nin addition , fxdd global supports jforex \u2013 a platform , designed for traders seeking manual or automated trading and / or developing and testing trading strategies based on the java programming language . some of the tools and features of the platform include 250 indicators and chart studies , calendar of economic events and news , automated trading with historical tester , advanced charting ( including renko , range bars , point & figure and line break charts ) . in addition , a built - in cross - platform interface for the execution of custom strategies and programming code are provided .\nfxdd operates through its website urltoken and provides interbank foreign exchange pricing to clients around the world . through its website , individual investors , institutional traders , hedge funds , commercial entities , brokerage firms and money managers have access to trading facilities in forex and precious metals ( gold and silver ) , on a 24 - hour a day and 5 plus day a week basis . in addition , clients have access to competitive spreads ( 2 - 3 - wide on most majors ) , transparent real - time bid / offer pricing and different leverage and trading functions .\n8 ) technology shortfalls : processing companies , especially those that are having a tough time financially , can easily fall behind in needed software and hardware system upgrades . the fact that ironfx needs a $ 1 million operating capital infusion is indicative of this potential problem . technology companies make good acquisition targets , as long as there is one highly efficient it platform upon which newly acquired customer accounts can be consolidated . there cannot be two platforms . either the ironfx or fxdd platform must be the survivor , the first difficult decision that must transpire in order for the deal to work in the long run ;\nmerger headlines are abuzz that ironfx and fxdirectdealer ( fxdd ) are to be combined via a fairly complicated reverse takeover transaction . neither of these entities currently has operations in the united states , but the global footprints of each company will , by their very nature , require a host of regulatory approvals from a number of disparate jurisdictions . at this stage , there have not been a lot of details , but there have been a few limited interviews and legal filings with the nasdaq exchange , ostensibly in preparation for an initial capital raise . each day brings more answers , followed by twice as many questions that require further review .\nfxdd offer three different accounts , and the choice will depend on the number of people trading . there is an individual account , which obviously is only for one person . there is also a joint account for two or more traders who want to trade together . joint accounts must be supported by a customer agreement form signed by the individuals who are party to the account . and there is a corporate account that is opened under a company name . we should also mention the demo account , which gives new traders the chance to try the popular mt4 trading platform , as well as trying out new strategies in a risk free environment .\nneither ironfx , nor fxdd have the capital or the wherewithal to acquire each other . the need for a third party in the equation is where nukkleus and the rto mechanism become the enablers of the recombination . there have already been preparatory moves in anticipation of next steps \u2013 the funding of nukkleus with $ 1 million , a transfer deposit of $ 175 , 000 to gvs holdings to acquire ironfx australia and fxgiants ( previously spun off from ironfx global ) , and additional cash of an undeclared amount to acquire a 9 . 9 % interest in ironfx global . the australian securities and investments commission ( asic ) must approve this part of the deal .\ndeposits & withdrawals fxdd trading accounts are secured with a deposit . transactions made on the metatrader 4 forex can be conducted via credit card up to usd $ 10 , 000 . alternate payment forms include : clickandbuy up to usd $ 25 , 000 , bank wire unlimited amounts , and skrill up to usd $ 10 , 000 . deposit and withdrawal transactions typically take up to 2 days for processing . redeemed funds are disbursed in the same form as that of purchase . the company does not accept third party deposits . subscribers are able to withdraw funds at any time without penalty . deposits may be made to joint accounts . redemptions are processed back to the joint account .\nthe broker fxdd is one of the few that makes their 1m data publicly available for download outside of their mt4 platform ( which is very convenient as data updating , exporting and importing in mt4 is super slow ) . the data can be downloaded manually from this page where you can download zip files that in turn contain hst files that you can load into your mt4 platform . however if you want to perform some different analysis or if you want to carry out some data processing before hand this format is really not that useful . it is also fairly inconvenient to have to manually download tons of files from a website and then have to manually unzip and load each one .\n2 ) signs of financial difficulty : ironfx has been in the news several times regarding staff cutbacks , due to problems with hyper growth , a failing business model , and far too much emphasis on marketing and promotional bonuses . global offices have been curtailed , with staff counts , as some have estimated , falling from 800 to 500 over the past two years . leaked internal documents note that ironfx has downsized four times since february of 2015 . fxdd , however , has been in the news over heavy fines and customer disputes over slippage . if you add up everything , there has been a hit of nearly $ 5 million on the bottom line . whether all of these issues have been resolved is open for conjecture ;\ncustomer support is available 24 hours a day from sunday 5pm to friday 4pm . and there are a couple of numbers to ring . they are kind enough to mention that some calls could be routed through their new york offices , so it doesn\u2019t come as a surprise when you speak with someone who has an american accent . there are two email addresses , one for sales and one for support . and they have also been kind enough to give a postal address should you feel the need to put pen to paper . all in all , we were very impressed with fxdd , and found their website very informative and easy to navigate . there were no nasty surprises when it came to trading , and we couldn\u2019t find any reason not to sign up for a real money account .\nbefore you choose to trade with fxdd , it\u2019s important to understand their pricing structure . there are two pricing models , standard and ecn pricing . standard pricing \u2013 spreads can be as low as 1 . 5 for eur / usd , 2 . 5 for gbp ? usd , and 2 for usd / jpy or aud / usd . 0 slippage is guaranteed , and there are no commissions . spreads do vary across other currency pairs , but they are all clearly laid out in fxdds website . ecn pricing \u2013 spreads can be as low as 0 . 1 for eur / usd , 0 . 5 for gbp / usd , 0 . 2 for usd ? jpy , or 0 . 7 for aud / usd . there are no markups and commissions are small at $ 2 . 99 per standard lot , per side ."]}
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", "topic": 38}], "title": "armada asset management", "paragraphs": ["copyright armada asset finance 2018 . armada asset finance is a trading name of armada investments ltd .\nthese services will be performed by bumi armada supported by plant asset management , the asset performance management consulting business within petrofac .\narmada asset management is based out of new york . whalewisdom has at least 1 13g filings\narmada bought by state investment firm china great wall asset management for hk $ 1 . 57b\ngreat wall pan asia is a wholly - owned subsidiary of china great wall asset management corporation , a state - owned enterprise and one of the leading asset management corporations in the prc . its principal businesses are distressed asset management , investment and asset management and comprehensive financial services .\narmada bought by state investment firm china great wall asset management for hk $ 1 . 57b | south china morning post\nbuildmetm , plant asset management\u2019s proprietary asset management programme development platform will support the project . it will provide a controlled environment in which to develop the asset hierarchy , assign maintenance , conduct the criticality assessment and spares analysis , and build bills of materials .\nthe new compaq armada 3500 series models come standard with intelligent manageability features , including enhanced security , asset management , and fault prediction .\nchina great wall asset management , which takes control of armada via great wall pan asia international investment , will become the new controlling shareholders .\n0089 emergency management specialist . conducting analysis related to incident management . developing trends analysis charts related to incident management . . . .\nshelly r . hampton has served as president of asset management of armada hoffler since 2011 . from 2009 to 2011 , ms . hampton served as vice president of asset management of armada hoffler . from 1999 until 2011 , ms . hampton served as the director of asset management of armada hoffler . ms . hampton previously served as vice president of finance as jlm holdings . ms . hampton holds an associate of applied science in business management from metropolitan college and graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science in business administration from western new england university .\nbumi armada berhad , bab is committed to providing an asset integrity management system , throughout all phases of the asset lifecycle , in order to achieve targets for our health , safety , environmental and operational performance . this policy is achieved by the adoption of comprehensive management systems and activities that :\nvp , facilities management location : . 7 + years\u2019 experience in facilities or project management ; effective in project management , implementation and follow . . .\nemployee login | careers @ armada | \u00a9 2016 armada real estate services . all rights reserved .\narmada funds management is a specialist property funds management and advisory group based in sydney . since its establishment in 2006 armada has been managing private property funds on behalf of institutions , wholesale clients and sophisticated investors .\nwe have supplied asset finance to new starts and established businesses for over 40 years .\n. . . or to simply have an email sent to you whenever we receive a new 13f filing from armada asset management llc , enter your email address below and choose ' submit ' .\narmada funds management is looking to capitalise on strong selling conditions for office towers in brisbane by placing its south brisbane asset on the market with expectations it could bring more than $ 70 million .\narmada investors can manage their investment through our registry mackenzie managed funds . > click here armada private funds armada manages a number of other funds for institutional and wholesale clients including : > armada private retail fund > suncorp house brisbane trust > various other institutional trusts armada provides management of discretionary mandates for institutional clients . please contact armada should you wish to discuss a discretionary mandate opportunity .\ncbre ' s bruce baker and flint davidson will steer the international expressions of interest campaign on behalf of armada and its asset manager , cornerstone properties .\nprevious experience in project management , process improvement and developing budgets . develops and prepares operational and statistical reports for management . . .\nthe asset management firm is one of four owned by china\u2019s ministry of finance , set up to trade distressed assets of the country\u2019s five largest state - owned banks .\narmada properties is an extension of armada holdings which has been providing an unparalleled level of service to our residents and investors through independent property management since 1995 . because of the ongoing success between armada holdings and our associates , we recently decided to extend our professional and innovative management services to the northern colorado area .\nas an independent asset finance lender , we are actively working with brokers from all over the uk .\nour asset management division focuses on improving the performance and overall quality of our portfolio through an efficient balance of budgeting , stringent financial management , operating expense analysis , real estate tax and insurance reviews , capital improvements , energy management programs , lease analysis , tenant and vendor relations , and market awareness .\narmada funds management ' s building at 10 browning street , south brisbane , is expected to bring more than $ 70 million .\nat armada properties , you will always find a friendly staff member eager to handle your property management needs in a prompt , respectful manner .\nbusiness manager ( europe ) of plant asset management , john morrison , commented : \u201cwe are delighted to have secured this work , which will be executed and delivered by adopting a close partnership agreement with our client that optimises the combined skills of plant asset management and bumi armada personnel in kuala lumpur to provide a high quality , cost effective solution . we look forward to the successful delivery of this project and believe that this will establish a great basis for a long term ongoing relationship with bumi armada . \u201d\nmonitor and report throughout bab our asset performance against key performance indicators , kpis , as a means of ensuring continual improvement .\n1 + years in management role . parking management experience is preferred but not required . the facilities manager oversees the operations of a location ( s ) , under . . .\nrichard is a founding director of armada . prior to joining armada richard spent 6 years at lend lease investment management pty ltd ( a division of lend lease corporation limited ) as an investment advisor / portfolio manager . his role involved providing portfolio management , product design and advice to the company\u2019s funds on appropriate investment , allocation and diversification strategies across all asset classes including equity , fixed income , property , money markets and various overlays and hedges including currency . richard has also spent time at investment banks and hedge funds where he gained experience in all aspects of risk management .\nwe\u2019ve been providing asset finance across all kinds of industries since 1974 , helping our customers protect their cash flow and invest in vital equipment .\npetrofac , the international oil and gas facilities service provider , has been awarded a contract to support maintenance management system ( mms ) implementation for bumi armada\u2019s floating , production , storage and offloading ( fpso ) , the armada kraken bound for the north sea .\nbobcat association of southern equipment dealers rja inc . council of logistics management rock - tenn corporation rses association of equipment manufacturers international development research council international asset management council love properties gammon construction herzog contracting corporation associated equipment distributors premier platforms nupump corporation door and hardware institute national stone , sand & gravel association american rental association conexpo ohio equipment distributors association\nchris\u2019 core experience includes the establishment and management of investment funds , the acquisition , management and divestment of commercial and retail property assets , equity and debt origination , and effective communication with investors and stakeholders .\narmada properties strives towards providing a complete real estate asset management service that protects , safeguards , maintains and manages a property to the fullest satisfaction of the investor and the tenant . as our ultimate mission is adding value to the property we manage , therefore our most crucial task is taking care of every detail . we provide superior property management services to those in the northern colorado area with our intention to preserve and improve the quality of living at the properties we manage .\n\u00a9 2013 bumi armada berhad ( company no . 370398 - x ) . all rights reserved .\nmalaysia\u2019s bumi armada has announced that its chief executive officer and executive director of the . . .\nthe deal has a further pre - condition that armada remains a listed company in hong kong .\narmada has been suspended from trading since february 25 , 2013 due to an insufficient public float .\narmada properties is dedicated to providing superior service that has been lacking in the northern colorado area .\narmada have been asset finance providers for companies across all sectors since 1974 . although we began by helping firms in the west country , we now support businesses throughout the uk to protect their cash flow and fund the vital equipment they need . . . . more\nhe holds a bachelor ' s degree in economics and business administration and management from the university of wolverhampton .\nmacro : looks to anticipate and exploit trend changes in the main asset classes ( fixed - income , equity and forex ) through an analysis of market and technical variables .\nchris monaghan is a founding director of armada funds management pty limited . prior to establishing armada chris was executive director of the investment banking property team for ubs ag ( ubs ) in australia for 11 years . during his time there ubs played a dominant role in underwriting , equity origination and advisory in the listed and unlisted sectors of the australian property market . he gained experience in equity origination , underwriting , corporate advisory , asset acquisition and divestiture , due diligence and general property securities activity .\nrichard germain , director and coo richard is a founding director of armada . prior to joining armada richard spent 6 years at lend lease investment management pty ltd ( a division of lend lease corporation limited ) as an investment advisor / portfolio manager . his role involved providing portfolio management , product design and advice to the company\u2019s funds on appropriate investment , allocation and diversification strategies across all asset classes including equity , fixed income , property , money markets and various overlays and hedges including currency . richard has also spent time at investment banks and hedge funds where he gained experience in all aspects of risk management . richard is a qualified actuary and holds a master of economics in actuarial studies and a graduate diploma in applied finance and investment .\ngroove armada are playing a number of sets across the uk to celebrate the ten years . . . security\nreports to director , real estate & facilities ; assist team with hq office vendor management and purchasing . . . .\nprovide thought leadership by proactively identifying , surfacing , and framing potential strategic opportunities for facilities management program development . . . .\nfacilities landscaping staff , facilities management , and technical staff . facilities support services manager ( job number : . . . .\nwe do all aspects of property management including tenant screening , evictions , report generation , staff and contractor supervision , etc .\nafter several delays , malaysia\u2019s provider of offshore vessels and floating production units , bumi armada , and . . .\nmalaysia\u2019s provider of offshore vessels and floating production units , bumi armada , and husky - cnooc oil . . .\nfacility management certification preferred . responsible for facilities inspections and reports . associates degree or bachelors degree preferred with focus on . . .\noversees the development of policies and procedures for facilities management . responsible for addressing all emergency situations arising in the facilities . . .\nwe are currently seeking an enthusiastic specialist in our order management team to work in our douglasville , georgia facility . . . .\nthe final sale price was determinated by the net asset value and book value of tv city property , which is based at clear water bay studio in hang hau , sai kung in hong kong .\nmalaysia - based international offshore oilfield services provider , bumi armada berhad saw its 3q 2014 profit drop to . . .\nmalaysia\u2019s provider of offshore vessels and floating production units , bumi armada , and husky - cnooc madura limited . . .\nother major tenants sealing deals include project management firm mcnab construction , digital marketing and software developer squiz , and national distribution company servco .\nmalaysia\u2019s provider of offshore vessels and floating production units , bumi armada , and husky - cnooc have once again . . .\nmacgregor , part of cargotec has won an order from bumi armada berhad , a malaysia - based international offshore . . .\nover 50 per cent of the income has been re - set this year ,\narmada director chris monaghan said .\narmada hoffler properties , inc . michael p . o\u2019hara chief financial officer and treasurer 757 - 366 - 6684 mohara @ urltoken\nall existing directors of armada will resign after completion of the deal while the new controlling shareholders will nominate a new board .\nvehicle security . . . our flagship matrix vehicle tracking mx3 ( rsa only ) unit offers an impressive armada . . .\nultimate safety & security . . . our flagship matrix vehicle tracking mx3 unit offers an impressive armada of vehicle . . .\noversee all aspects of facility operations and personnel . minimum of 5 years of previous management experience with direct personnel supervisory duties . . . .\nfund updates current current investor updates available on request upcoming funds . . . . contact armada for details of any upcoming funds .\nregistered office : armada house , oldhams wharf , topsham , devon , ex3 0pb . registered in england & wales no . 1140855\nmalaysia\u2019s bumi armada and husky - cnooc madura limited ( hcml ) have mutually agreed to further extend the period for . . .\ncathelco has won an order to supply an impressed current cathodic protection ( iccp ) system for the armada ali which . . .\nmike o\u2019hara has served as chief financial officer for armada hoffler since 2002 and was also named treasurer following the company\u2019s ipo in 2013 . mr . o\u2019hara joined armada hoffler in 1996 as controller of the construction company and was promoted to controller of armada hoffler holding company in 1999 . prior to joining armada hoffler , mr . o\u2019hara served as controller of beacon construction in boston , massachusetts . mr . o\u2019hara received a bachelor of science degree in accounting from fairfield university in connecticut and held the cpa designation for many years .\nabb , a power and automation technology group , has won an order from armada kraken pte ltd , a subsidiary of bumi . . .\nbumi armada has announced the signing of a contract with eni angola s . p . a . for the chartering , operations and . . .\nthis policy underpins bab\u2019s mission , vision and core values , is applicable throughout bab companies and will be the basis on which we work with our contractors , joint venture and o & m partners and their subcontractors . in addition , this policy shall be applied in conjunction with other corporate hsseq policies , in particular those covering quality , security , major accident prevention and asset integrity management . more hsseq policy :\nhusky - cnooc madura limited ( hcml ) and malaysia ' s bumi armada have signed a letter of intent for the supply of an . . .\nbumi armada berhad , bab , is committed to operating our business with the objective of zero harm to our people , the public and the environment .\nthe day - to - day operational and financial management of community . practice the highest standards of ethics , honesty , integrity and accuracy in representing the . . .\nthrough our outstanding customer service , knowledgeable and hardworking staff , we guarantee satisfaction . as an experienced company dedicated to providing reliable and innovative services to all those looking to invest , relocate or outsource management , we focus on helping owners and tenants reach their goals . with over 18 years of experience , we guarantee to implement a property management plan using proven strategies tailored specifically to each property owner or tenant\u2019s requirements . plus our unrelenting commitment to proven results gives us a significant edge over other property management companies .\nthese deals have extended the building ' s weighted average lease expiry to 6 . 3 years and we felt now was the ideal time to bring the asset to market , particularly in light of the limited investment opportunities currently available ,\nmr monaghan said .\n27 feb 2009 : diamond armada at anchor . . . all access to and from the vessels will take place from a central security point . . .\nwe are a realtor , contractor and property management service providers , based out of west side detroit , handling all of your property maintenance fa , efficient and cost effective .\nthere has been a spate of office building sales in brisbane in the last month including two buildings owned by primewest worth $ 120 million , a south brisbane office building bought from lasalle investment management for $ 26 . 3 million , and a government tenanted office tower in brisbane ' s fortitude valley bought from fortius funds management for $ 50 million .\njohn c . davis currently serves as executive vice president of construction , where he is responsible for the operations management of our construction company , which includes risk management , recruitment , legal , and contractual agreements . since joining armada hoffler in 1985 , mr . davis has held numerous positions within the construction business . mr . davis holds a class - a contractors license in virginia , north carolina and south carolina . mr . davis graduated cum laude with a degree in civil engineering technology from old dominion university .\nbusiness process design , corporate training , consulting , change management , etc . ) . an authority on business process frameworks ( etom , itil ) and business process . . .\nmatrix mx3 insurance approved ultimate security and personal safety . combining our . . . pinpoint gps positioning , our flagship matrix mx3 unit offers an impressive armada . . .\nw . christopher harvey currently serves as executive vice president of construction / business development . mr . harvey has served as executive vice president of development of armada hoffler since 2010 which included the oversight of alliance hospitality , armada hoffler\u2019s joint - venture with crestline hotels and resorts , which was created to develop multiple hotel and hospitality projects around the country . since joining the firm in 2002 , mr . harvey\u2019s previous positions within armada hoffler included director of business and hotel development , development coordinator , and project engineer . mr . harvey received a b . a . in government from the university of virginia and an mba in management and business development from the kogod school of business at american university .\nour team of professionals takes a proactive and strategic approach to portfolio management , continually working to increase the profitability of the properties under their stewardship and ensuring that overall portfolio performance exceeds expectations .\narmada bought the 11 , 214 - square - metre a - grade building in 2011 for $ 55 million but has since increased the leasing profile of the building significantly .\n\u201cthe armada of hate and violence is merely one manifestation of the constant . . . 1 x grace c night shift with radio and 24 hour assistance . centurion k1 security\ndefence , peace , safety and security . . . by : valpolini , p . armada international april 2010 , p1 - 32 ; abstract : this section . . .\nthis policy underpins bab\u2019s mission , vision and core values and is applicable throughout bab companies and will be the basis on which we work with our contractors , joint venture and o & m partners and their subcontractors . in addition , this policy shall be applied in conjunction with other key corporate hsseq policies , in particular those covering hse , quality and major accident prevention . further , an asset integrity management guideline document has been developed and should be applied , where required , within our business .\nthis state - of - the - art security product , compatible with compaq deskpros , armada pcs , and professional workstations , tightens network security , simplifies the login . . .\nspecial situations : highly idiosyncratic event - driven opportunities looking to capitalize on m & a arbitrage , share buy backs , liability management exercises , corporate restructurings , call tenders and any other corporate events .\nslaughter and may , hong kong , is advising great wall pan asia investment co . , limited ( great wall pan asia ) on the proposed acquisition of approximately 74 . 19 % of the issued share capital of armada holdings limited ( formerly known as scmp group limited ) ( armada ) from kerry media limited ( kerry ) and its related parties . armada is listed on the hong kong stock exchange and is principally engaged in property investment . upon completion of the proposed acquisition , great wall pan asia ( bvi ) holding limited , a direct wholly - owned subsidiary of great wall pan asia , will make a mandatory unconditional cash offer for the entire issued share capital of armada other than the 74 . 19 % already acquired from kerry . in respect of the proposed acquisition and the possible mandatory unconditional cash offer , armada has been valued at approximately hk $ 2 . 1 billion ( approximately us $ 270 million ) .\narmada is selling its 10 browning street office building leased to a range of asx - listed companies and high - profile tenants such as australia ' s largest debt collection agency credit corp .\n1421 chinese fleet rounds the cape of good hope and most likely sets food on the island . in 1421 , chinese emperor zhu di dispatched a huge armada of ships to sail . . .\nrondo investment is the best property management company i have run across in the detroit area . they are extremely responsive to all of my inquiries and thorough when answering my questions or explaining the local market to me . after working with them i decided to purchase a few more investment properties and they were able to assist me with that as well . rondo investment is quite simply the only company i trust my property management to .\nalan r . hunt currently serves as executive vice president of construction , a position he has held since 2007 . from 2004 until 2007 , mr . hunt served as vice president of armada hoffler construction company . from 2001 until 2004 , he served as a site manager at armada hoffler and worked as a project superintendent from 1991 until 2001 . mr . hunt has overseen the baltimore office of armada hoffler since the mid - 1990\u2019s and is responsible for scheduling , budgets , pre - construction and knowledge into the design phase . mr . hunt received a degree in computer science from the state university of new york at alfred .\narmada is likely to have earned around hk $ 49 million when the land deal is completed . the board will pay out all proceeds via a special cash dividend , at about 59 hk cents per share .\ni had some gutter cleaning and gutter repairs that i needed handled on my property . i reached out to pleasant property management and they came out in no time and handled all my issues . i would definitely call them again ! ! !\nyou may find nissan armada bumper grill aftermarket prices on stores below this . . . . alarm / security ; atv ; audi ; bmw ; body kits ; brakes ; buick ; car audio & video ; car covers\narmada properties focuses on managing the real estate assets and investment goals of income property investors in the northern colorado region while at the same time helping tenants feel completely safe and secure in their home . we love the colorado community and understand how vital property management is to the development of a prosperous colorado market . in fact , we place great importance on maximizing the internal rate of return on any real estate investment and have designed specific techniques that increase revenue , control expenses , and keep tenants happy . to our way of thinking , property management should be a win / win situation for everyone , so we go to great lengths to ensure there is a positive outcome for every tenant and investor situation .\nbenjamin joined armada from macquarie bank where he spent over 6 years in the real estate structured finance division and worked on numerous deals including bosi / cfal , centro , ing , investa , brookfield , goodman and barangaroo deals .\nprior to joining ubs , chris was a director of two national commercial real estate companies ( including the role of state managing director ) over 14 years , gaining experience in and / or exposure to management , sales , leasing , valuation and consultancy .\nafter the transaction , great wall will then be required to make a general offer , while another pre - condition involves kerry group allowing its subsidiary kerry properties to buy tv city property from armada , for hk $ 930 million .\nthe deal\u2019s intention , said the statement , is to \u201cprovide the group [ armada ] with more opportunities in the development of real estate projects in the people\u2019s republic of china\u201d while it intends to keep the listed status of the company .\ncisco 3m ( egypt ) xerox ( egypt ) adp advance pcs alltell information services inc . adventa control technologies atlanta journal - constitution bny asset solutions centex cit clubcorp compusa consultec , inc . conway data daewoo e3 associates excel communications experian first american / excelis urltoken imageright international computex , inc . lbss macromedia national data corporation pacific technology services prelude systems procomm telecomm protection one tech data corporation the dallas morning news txu\nin 1990 to provide property management services to community associations and residential apartment communities . mr . kerr started with six employees and three properties . now , amcs manages a varied portfolio in multiple locations in florida , columbia , greenville , south carolina and mainly in the charleston\npromoted to executive vice president \u2013 head of development in 2018 , mr . shumate is responsible for managing armada hoffler\u2019s development team with oversight over all of the company\u2019s development projects . with a relentless focus on controlling development risk , mr . shumate works closely with the executive management team to ensure that the corporate strategy is consistently supported by the efforts of the development team and that all development projects are completed on budget and on schedule . mr . shumate has more than 30 years of experience in the industry . since first joining armada hoffler in 1998 , he has held numerous positions within the construction business including project executive , estimating executive , operations manager and vice president . mr . shumate graduated from virginia tech with a bachelor of science in civil engineering and holds a class a contractors license in tennessee .\nis a locally owned and operated investment real estate property management company specializing in homeowner associations , townhome associations , condominium associations , apartments , commercial properties , development . its principal , james j . kerr , sr . , has been in the real estate business in charleston for over 50 years .\nbexio , founded in 2013 and awarded by the \u201ctop - 100 start - up award\u201d in 2015 , now is a leading web - based business software provider for small enterprises . with centralized customer management , order processing and simple accounting they provide everything at a glance \u2013 easy , quick and automated .\ncanadian conference board baylor university department of health and human services federal executive management institute mercer university northeast independent school district\u2014san antonio , tx georgia state university troy state university university of north texas u . s . department of education the university of incarnate word florida association of state school superintendents north carolina state university\nthe offer , together with the 59 hk cents special dividend and the hk $ 1 . 59 cash dividend after the sale of the south china morning post to alibaba in april , now represents a total of hk $ 3 . 5334 per share paid to armada shareholders .\na . russell kirk currently serves as vice chairman of armada hoffler properties , where he is responsible for strategic aspects of armada hoffler\u2019s businesses , including acquisition and development proposals , investment decisions , structuring partnerships and joint ventures , reviewing contracts , designing exit strategies as well as securing financial commitments from the company\u2019s lenders . prior to joining armada hoffler in 1983 , mr . kirk was a partner with the law firm of kaufman & canoles , where he practiced for ten years , specializing in structuring , marketing and financing real estate investments . mr . kirk also served on the virginia port authority for eight years and served as its chairman for a portion of that time . mr . kirk received a degree from the university of virginia and graduated from washington and lee school of law , where he was elected to the order of the coif .\narmada holdings , formerly known as scmp group , said on friday its controlling shareholder kerry media has agreed to sell its entire 74 . 19 per cent stake in the company to state investment house great wall pan asia international investment , for hk $ 1 . 57 billion in cash .\nour customer service in rental property management goes above and beyond the traditional level of service and is supported by the long - term relationships we have made with our tenants . as an example , we currently have several 20 - year residents living with us at our largest and most noteworthy property , lakemont place apartments .\nworking with michigan accredited property management has been wonderful . they have taken much of the stress and risk of owning rental properties off of our plate . when issues arise they have taken immediate action and quickly respond to tenants needs . we ' re very please with their performance and wont hesitate to use them again .\nthis transaction follows the successful completion on 5 april 2016 of the hk $ 2 . 06 billion disposal by armada of its media business ( including south china morning post ) to alibaba investment limited ( a subsidiary of alibaba group holdings limited ) which slaughter and may also advised on as legal counsel to alibaba .\nanthony has over 20 years ' experience as an accountant with strong exposure to property funds management . most recently anthony was group corporate controller for charter hall . prior to that anthony held senior roles with mirvac , investa , babcock & brown residential land partners , and thakral . anthony has a bachelor of business and is a member of the institute of chartered accountants .\njames a . carroll is the president and chief executive officer of crestline hotels & resorts , llc , a leading hospitality management company that manages 106 hotel properties throughout twenty - eight states and the district of columbia . mr . carroll originally joined barcel\u00f3 crestline corporation in 2004 as senior vice president and treasurer . he was named chief financial officer in 2006 and promoted to president and chief executive officer of crestline hotels & resorts , llc , in 2010 . prior to joining crestline , mr . carroll held several operations and financial management positions at dell , inc . mr . carroll served as a naval aviator and lieutenant in the united states navy . mr . carroll holds an m . b . a . from the harvard business school and is a graduate of the u . s . naval academy .\nvirginia beach , va . - - ( business wire ) - - armada hoffler properties , inc . ( nyse : ahh ) announced today that the company has teamed with spandrel development partners to develop and build $ 100 million of new purpose - built student apartments in downtown charleston , south carolina . the company will serve as both majority partner and general contractor in the new joint venture .\narmada hoffler properties , inc . is a full service real estate company with extensive experience developing , building , owning and managing high - quality , institutional - grade office , retail and multifamily properties in attractive markets throughout the mid - atlantic and southeastern united states . the company has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust ( reit ) for u . s . federal income tax purposes .\ni have to say , i am overjoyed by the support i have received thus far ! for the past few months , i have been living a complete nightmare with the previous company i hired to manage my property . lisa is very honest and her correspondence is more than appreciated . her logistical reach is a great bonus ; which spans form legal assistance to her connection with professional contractors . i would recommend phoenix property management to anyone seeking assistance from a reliable manage company . derrick green\nnasa central intelligence agency boeing city of albany , georgia city of leon valley , texas district attorney of blue ridge georgia u . s . army medical department georgia department of labor immigration and nationalization service state of georgia department of juvenile justice office of personnel management u . s . department of labor prosecuting attorneys council rockdale county government\u2014georgia u . s . air force u . s . army special operations command u . s . marine corps state of wyoming vocational rehab special operations command , ft . bragg\nwe buy , sell , rent and lease homes . we perform property management and general construction and install furnaces and water heaters . we also have a wide range of landscaping . we are a family business . we know how satisfaction is important to our customers , so we do it right the first time . all of our staff members are well trained and have years of experience in their field of expertise . you have come to the right place for the best workforce and the professionals you need to get the job done right first time .\nthe charleston peninsula is home to over 20 , 000 students and current enrollment at the college of charleston alone approaches 12 , 000 students . with two assets featuring a variety of amenities and price points , the company expects to deliver over 600 new beds within one mile of the college of charleston in time for the fall 2019 semester . with these two projects , armada hoffler properties will be the largest private developer of student apartments in charleston . the company expects to break ground later this year .\nalabama restaurant association imvescor baton rouge , canada chick - fil - a inc . pizza delight mikes all star dairy association armada distribution ( dubai ) burger king consolidated foods ltd ( st . lucia ) dufood federal foods food marketing institute ( fmi ) foodstuffs ( new zealand ) giza systems ( egypt ) hallmark foods ( dubai ) ihop pizzaexpo jk sons ( dubai ) lifco group michigan restaurant association national hotel executive magazine national restaurant association nicholas & company , inc . sysco tetra pak ( egypt ) americraft pepsico united fresh produce association\njames c . cherry has served as ceo of park sterling corporation ( nasdaq : pstb ) , a bank holding company headquartered in charlotte , north carolina , since its formation in august 2010 and its wholly - owned subsidiary , park sterling bank , a regional financial services company , since its initial public offering in august 2010 . from june 2006 until august 2010 , he was retired , having served as the chief executive officer for the mid - atlantic banking region at wachovia corporation , president of virginia banking , head of trust and investment management , and in various positions with north carolina based banks including as regional executive , area executive , city executive , corporate banking and loan administration manager , and retail banking branch manager for wachovia . he chaired the virginia june bankers association in 2006 - 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{"id": 54477, "summary": [{"text": "tamsoft corporation ( \u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e\u30bf\u30e0\u30bd\u30d5\u30c8 kabushiki gaisha tamu sofuto ) is a japanese video game developer , founded on 26 june 1992 .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "some of their most popular games were released for sony 's playstation console , including the battle arena toshinden series , early choro q games and guardian 's crusade .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "recently tamsoft has also worked on the playstation 2 port of sega 's virtua tennis 2 and itadaki street 3 for enix , as well as several games in d3 publisher 's simple 2000 series .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "some other famous series are dream club , oneechanbara and senran kagura . ", "topic": 30}], "title": "tamsoft", "paragraphs": ["tamsoft thanks if and promises to come back soon . compa thanks tamsoft for her business .\ntamsoft ( \u30bf\u30e0\u30bd\u30d5\u30c8 , tamusofuto ) is a maker character that has only appeared in spin - off games so far . she represents the gaming company tamsoft corporation .\ntamsoft won early access to 4 goddesses online from a festival lottery and joined the beta test shortly after .\ntamsoft has just recently acquired the amethyst glass . she has been doing blacksmithing all this time so it is nice to to actually follow the main story for once . bouquet appears and explains that this has nothing to do with tamsoft ' s mission but she asks for a bit of her time . in their last conversation , tamsoft mentioned words that bouquet does not have in her dictionary . bouquet would like tamsoft ' s help with her feedback .\nhowever , tamsoft will never let these words be forgotten . bouquet thinks that is wonderful and will archive their conversation . tamsoft wonders what\narchive\nmeans . there are so many new words these days and she just can ' t keep up . tamsoft thinks it would be a good idea to look at a dictionary when she gets back .\nrom is shy around tamsoft and asks ram if she is safe to talk to . ram assures her that she is as she is blanc ' s friend . the twins decide to introduce themselves to tamsoft . tamsoft also greets them and notes that it is difficult to tell the two apart . neptune then asks tamsoft since she has a traditional japanese vibe , if she specializes in sword smithing . rom excitedly wonders if she can improve her katana . tamsoft tells them to bring in the materials and she will upgrade them . she is not limiting herself to swords , she can do guns as well .\ntamsoft is a girl eager to master the art of blacksmithing . she works quickly and has a great reputation . tamsoft is someone who respects and wants to protect tradition and uses archaic words sometimes . however , she is open to new things .\nbouquet asks what does\nteyandei\nand\ninase\nmean ? tamsoft has 200 or less characters to respond with . tamsoft explains that\nteyandei\nmeans\nwhat are you saying ?\nwhile\ninase\nmeans\ncool\n. bouquet creates a new category to store these words . she asks tamsoft if it is okay to say these words are obsolete in colloquial language . tamsoft thinks it is sad to see them that way but admits that they are a little old to some people .\ncompa admits she would not be able to handle such stress . her hands would get sweaty . if returns and suggests that she sell her failed works . that is more profitable than recycling the items . tamsoft can ' t sell people failed work . a failure is a failure . if finds that tamsoft has quite the professional attitude . she asks that if tamsoft has made any cool items while practicing that she come back here . if will buy it off her . if hands tamsoft some ores with a little extra as usual .\ntamsoft is a development company based in taito - ku , tokyo , japan . the company was established on june 26 , 1992 , by\ntamsoft corporation ( \u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e\u30bf\u30e0\u30bd\u30d5\u30c8 ) is a japanese video game developer , founded in 1992 . the company currently employs 39 people and 20 contract staff .\nif asks tamsoft what specifically she is looking for . tamsoft wants cheap materials for practice . she is paying out of pocket so she accepts any quality . if tells tamsoft to give her a minute and she looks for some materials . compa asks her how her blacksmith is operating . tamsoft explains that she has a lot of customers but she feels that her quality is lacking . she wants to raise her skill level . normally , when she messes up for practice , she can break her failed work back into materials for reuse but when dealing with a client . she only has one chance .\ntamsoft - the complete information and online sale with free shipping . order and buy now for the lowest price in the best online store ! discounts & coupons .\nbasically , the products related to the term\ntamsoft\ncan be shipped to any place in ireland , including leinster , ulster , munster , and connacht .\nin gion blacksmith , tamsoft has run out of materials . she pays a visit to the chaos factory and asks if and compa for some lively ores . if does not know what lively ores are but she does have blacksmith materials available for sale . she asks tamsoft to take a look . compa welcomes tam - tam . tamsoft tells compa she does not need a nickname . compa decides to call her soft - sotht , soft - sot , sofpht but can ' t get the word right . if tells compa she can ' t use that as an alternative . tamsoft does not want to trouble compa and allows her to call her whatever she wants .\nin other words , the found goods by query\ntamsoft\ncan be shipped to any place in the uk , including england , scotland , wales , and northern ireland .\ntamsoft laughs and notes that they ' ve taking a liking to it . she tells them that she will look out for it . tamsoft asks them to drop off if anything happens . she would like to see this weapon in order to sharpen her skills . tamsoft reminds them that she needs the right amount of materials and bells from them . uni guesses that means materials take precedence between all else . neptune assures them that drop rates don ' t affect her . they will collect all the materials while they are completing the story .\nlater in gion blacksmith , the planeptune sisters and uni arrive . neptune calls for tamsoft and asks if she has a minute for something they have to ask about . tamsoft asks what ' s up . she notices that neptune is excited . tamsoft asks if something big happens . neptune explains that a player they met had a weapon . . . and . . . um . . . she asks nepgear and uni to explain the details . nepgear asks if calling it a laser - esque sword would give tamsoft a good idea of what it is . uni admits she did not get a look at it in mid - battle but it had a charge function . if one gathered energy and it could release powerful attack .\nand the goods named\ntamsoft\nin vermont can be delivered to burlington , south burlington , rutland , barre , montpelier , winooski , st . albans , newport , vergennes , and other cities .\ngenerally , the goods related with\ntamsoft\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 .\ntamsoft finds this interesting . when she gets the chance , she ' d like to smith one herself . but for their information tamsoft is a relatively new blacksmith . she does not know about all of the weapons . she apologizes for not being much of a help . nepgear wonders wonders if that was a rare weapon . she tells tamsoft there is no need to rush and to update them if anything happens . neptune notes that nepgear and uni can ' t equip swords . she asks if them if that is just for their collection . nepgear reminds neptune that she can equip and as long as she can see it in action , she okay with that . uni is the same , she would be happy just having around .\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 ,\ntamsoft 2018\n) .\ntoday the goods by request\ntamsoft\nin south dakota can be delivered to the following cities : sioux falls , rapid city , aberdeen , brookings , watertown , mitchell , yankton , pierre , huron , spearfish , vermillion , and other cities .\nin fact , the goods by request\ntamsoft\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 .\nno doubt , the goods named\ntamsoft\nin montana can be received in billings , missoula , great falls , bozeman , butte , helena , kalispell , havre , anaconda , miles city , belgrade , livingston , laurel , whitefish , lewistown , sidney . . .\ntamsoft represents the company responsible for making the neptunia action - based games , like megatagmension blanc + neptune vs zombies , as well as been the company behind the senran kagura series , the budget titles of simple 2000 , and the early 3d pioneering fighting game battle arena toshinden .\nd3 doesn ' t make any games , they ' re just a publisher . oneechanbara is developed by tamsoft , it ' s doomed from the start . when they were 2000yen distractions they were kinda funny , at full price it ' s just going to be blood and tears .\nthe faithful adaptation to pc has been handled by the original developers at marvelous inc . and tamsoft , with added steamworks support including steam achievements , leaderboards , cloud saves , and trading cards . senran kagura estival versus will release on windows pc via steam\u00ae on the 17th march 2017 .\ntamsoft ' s figure remains the same in other spin - offs . she now dons a pirate mixed with a cowgirl like outfit . she wears a red bandana decorated with some hexagonal patterns . she keeps her hair tied using a tamsoft logo . a white piece of cloth wraps around her chest . her outfit consists of a black and blue open leather jacket , brown leather gloves , jeans and chaps held up by a black belt with a metal donut - shaped buckle . the belt also holds her wooden hammer . red ribbons are wrapped on the shoulders of her jacket .\nand of course , the goods by your query\ntamsoft\nin west virginia can be delivered to the following cities : charleston , huntington , morgantown , parkersburg , wheeling , weirton , fairmont , martinsburg , beckley , clarksburg , south charleston , st . albans , vienna , bluefield .\nas usual , any things related with\ntamsoft\nin wyoming can be bought in cheyenne , casper , laramie , gillette , rock springs , sheridan , green river , evanston , riverton , jackson , cody , rawlins , lander , torrington , powell , douglas , worland and smaller towns .\nas usual , the goods by your query\ntamsoft\nin nebraska can be delivered to omaha , lincoln , bellevue , grand island , kearney , fremont , hastings , norfolk , north platte , papillion , columbus , la vista , scottsbluff , south sioux city , beatrice , lexington , etc .\nbasically , the goods by request\ntamsoft\ncan be shipped to any place in new zealand , including north island , south island , waiheke island , and smaller islands . of course , any products related withcan be bought init ' s also available for those who live in and smaller towns .\nuni can ' t wait to see the extent her guns can be customized . nepgear notices that uni has stars in her eyes . tamsoft notes that they need strong weapons to beat this game so they should not hesitate to call her . blanc promises that they will and are happy to see her .\nthe tamsoft - developed action rpg sees the goddesses chosen to participate in a beta test for four goddesses online . the goddesses go on a journey to save the world from the threat of the demon king , to meet their other selves , to play together and make friends , and to get their little sisters .\nthe action game spin - off of the neptunia series will be developed by senran kagura studio tamsoft and launch in japan on august 28 for 6 , 800 yen at retail , with a limited edition version planned for 7 , 980 yen . a downloadable version will also be available , but pricing hasn\u2019t been announced .\nand of course , the goods named\ntamsoft\nin delaware can be shipped to wilmington , dover , newark , middletown , smyrna , milford , seaford , georgetown , elsmere , new castle , millsboro , laurel , harrington , camden , clayton , lewes , milton , selbyville , bridgeville , townsend , and other cities and towns .\nas you know , the goods named\ntamsoft\nin nevada can be purchased if you live in 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 .\nas always , any products related with\ntamsoft\nin connecticut can be shipped 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 .\ntoday any products related with\ntamsoft\nin maryland can be delivered 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 .\nand the goods named\ntamsoft\nin the united kingdom can be sent 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 .\nundoubtedly , the goods related with\ntamsoft\nin maine can be sent 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 .\nsome of their most popular games were released for sony ' s playstation console , including the battle arena toshinden series , early choro q games and guardian ' s crusade . recently tamsoft has also worked on the playstation 2 port of sega ' s virtua tennis 2 and itadaki street 3 for enix , as well as several games in d3 publisher ' s simple 2000 series .\nand the products related to the term\ntamsoft\nin australia can be delivered to the following cities : 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 .\nas usual , the goods by your query\ntamsoft\nin canada can be purchased if you live in 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 .\nnormally , the goods by your query\ntamsoft\nin alaska can be shipped to such cities as 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 , etc .\ntamsoft ' s biggest problem in all their titles is a total lack of balance whatsoever . since they ' re all mostly 3d action games involving either beating or slashing enemies up before a boss , the balance makes the games pretty lame since enemies usually take a gazillion hits to die . it ' s not hard either , just time consuming . their games are the action game version of grindfests .\nno need to say , any things related with\ntamsoft\nin idaho can be bought 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 other cities and towns .\nno need to say , the goods named\ntamsoft\nin north dakota can be received in 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 so on .\nof course , the products related to the term\ntamsoft\nin new zealand can be received in such cities as 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 .\nundoubtedly , the goods by request\ntamsoft\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 , and so on .\nto put it bluntly , the oneechanbara series are an assortment of budget titles developed by tamsoft and published by d3 publisher that consist of scantily clad bikini girls who fight off zombie attacks with katanas . along the way , the series got relatively popular . or at least , i think think this series got popular . i mean , why else would they now charge full price for these games despite them still feeling like budget bin titles ?\nnaturally , the goods related with\ntamsoft\nin hawaii can be received in 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 so on .\nno need to say , the goods named\ntamsoft\nin louisiana can be shipped to 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 and smaller towns .\nas you know , the goods by your query\ntamsoft\nin new hampshire can be purchased if you live in 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 , and other cities .\nno need to say , the products by request\ntamsoft\nin rhode island can be shipped 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 , etc .\nnormally , any products related with\ntamsoft\nin iowa can be received in such cities as 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 smaller towns .\ntoday the found goods by query\ntamsoft\nin tennessee can be bought in 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 .\nand of course , the found goods by query\ntamsoft\nin virginia can be received in 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 other cities and towns .\nat the beginning i said that , before i played it , i believed that vortex would turn out much better than its predecessors , and it certainly made sense to me that tamsoft would pull all the stops to ensure that it did . this was the full - price debut of the series ( on an obscenely powerful console , no less ) , and they spectacularly blew it . even the graphics are lame . of course they look better than those of the ps2 games , but certainly not by a wide margin . at least sandlot gave us next - gen ( ish ) eye candy in edf 3 , whereas i ' ve no doubt that vortex could have been pulled off even on the original xbox by more capable developers . after five oneechan games i am now convinced that tamsoft keeps failing to make something decent not because they don ' t have the time or the budget , or because they don ' t care , but simply because they can ' t .\nand the products related to the term\ntamsoft\nin pennsylvania can be purchased if you live in 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 , etc .\nthis is the new action , the new game system with new heroines . the all - new onechabara starts with the orders from the vampire sisters . added with new elements of the violence arm action on playstation\u00ae3 ! content file size : 3117mb copyright\uff1a \u00a9tamsoft \u00a9d3 publisher one time fee for use or downloads on up to 2 console systems and 2 portable systems that are compatible with the content and associated with the purchasing account . purchase or use of this item is subject to the playstation\u00aenetwork terms of service and user agreement .\nand the goods by request\ntamsoft\nin kansas can be received 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 smaller towns .\nusually , any products related with\ntamsoft\nin indiana can be purchased if you live in 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 .\ntoday any things related with\ntamsoft\nin kentucky can be shipped to such cities as 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 .\nand today the goods related with\ntamsoft\nin missouri can be sent to 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 , etc .\nundoubtedly , the found goods by query\ntamsoft\nin georgia can be bought 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 so on .\nundoubtedly , the goods by request\ntamsoft\nin wisconsin can be delivered to milwaukee , madison , green bay , kenosha , racine , appleton , waukesha , oshkosh , eau claire , janesville , west allis , la crosse , sheboygan , wauwatosa , fond du lac , new berlin , wausau . it is also available for the people living 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 .\ncpu checks out the gion blacksmith . blanc recognizes the owner of the blacksmith and greets her . she wonders what she is doing here . the owner notes that it has been a long time . neptune asks blanc if she knows the owner . blanc explains that the owner helped her out a long time ago . she never expected to meet her in this game . the owner introduces herself as tamsoft and her occupation is a blacksmith . vert says it is their pleasure and notes that a great thing about playing online games is meeting people that you know in real life .\nas you know , the goods by your query\ntamsoft\nin south carolina can be bought 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 and smaller towns .\nand today the goods by your query\ntamsoft\nin mississippi can be received in such cities as 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 .\nusually , the goods named\ntamsoft\nin oklahoma can be delivered to the following cities : oklahoma city , tulsa , norman , broken arrow , lawton , edmond , moore , midwest city , enid , stillwater , muskogee , bartlesville , owasso , shawnee , yukon , ardmore , ponca city , bixby , duncan , del city , jenks , sapulpa , mustang , sand springs , bethany , altus , claremore , el reno , mcalester , ada , durant , tahlequah , chickasha , miami , glenpool , elk city , woodward , okmulgee , choctaw , weatherford , guymon , guthrie , warr acres , and other cities .\nundoubtedly , the found goods by query\ntamsoft\nin ireland can be delivered to dublin , cork , limerick , galway , waterford , drogheda , dundalk , swords , bray , navan , ennis , kilkenny , tralee , carlow , newbridge , naas , athlone , portlaoise , mullingar , wexford , balbriggan , letterkenny , celbridge , sligo . it ' s also available for those who live in clonmel , greystones , malahide , leixlip , carrigaline , tullamore , killarney , arklow , maynooth , cobh , castlebar , midleton , mallow , ashbourne , ballina , laytown - bettystown - mornington , enniscorthy , wicklow , tramore , cavan .\nas usual , the products related to the term\ntamsoft\nin arkansas can be received in such cities as little rock , fort smith , fayetteville , springdale , jonesboro , north little rock , conway , rogers , pine bluff , bentonville , hot springs , benton , texarkana , sherwood , jacksonville , russellville , bella vista , west memphis , paragould , cabot . and , of course , searcy , van buren , el dorado , maumelle , blytheville , forrest city , siloam springs , bryant , harrison , hot springs village , mountain home , marion , helena - west helena , camden , magnolia , arkadelphia , malvern , batesville , hope .\nand today the goods by your query\ntamsoft\nin massachusetts can be received in such cities as boston , worcester , springfield , lowell , cambridge , new bedford , brockton , quincy , lynn , fall river , newton , lawrence , somerville , framingham , haverhill , waltham , malden , brookline , plymouth , medford , taunton , chicopee , weymouth , revere , peabody , methuen , barnstable , pittsfield , attleboro , arlington , everett , salem , westfield , leominster , fitchburg , billerica , holyoke , beverly , marlborough , woburn , amherst , braintree , shrewsbury , chelsea , dartmouth , chelmsford , andover , natick , randolph , watertown . . .\nof course , the products by request\ntamsoft\nin ohio can be shipped to columbus , cleveland , cincinnati , toledo , akron , dayton , parma , canton , youngstown , lorain , hamilton , springfield , kettering , elyria , lakewood , cuyahoga falls , euclid , middletown , mansfield , newark , mentor , cleveland heights , beavercreek , strongsville , fairfield , dublin , warren , findlay , lancaster , lima , huber heights , marion , westerville , reynoldsburg , grove city , stow , delaware , brunswick , upper arlington , gahanna , westlake , north olmsted , fairborn , massillon , mason , north royalton , bowling green , north ridgeville , kent , garfield heights .\nand any products related with\ntamsoft\nin oregon can be received in such cities as portland , salem , eugene , gresham , hillsboro , beaverton , bend , medford , springfield , corvallis , albany , tigard , lake oswego , keizer , grants pass , oregon city , mcminnville , redmond , tualatin , west linn , woodburn , forest grove , newberg , wilsonville , roseburg , klamath falls , ashland , milwaukie , sherwood , happy valley , central point , canby , hermiston , pendleton , troutdale , lebanon , coos bay , the dalles , dallas , st . helens , la grande , cornelius , gladstone , ontario , sandy , newport , monmouth , etc .\nof course , the products by request\ntamsoft\nin alabama can be shipped to such cities as birmingham , montgomery , mobile , huntsville , tuscaloosa , hoover , dothan , decatur , auburn , madison , florence , gadsden , vestavia hills , prattville , phenix city , alabaster , bessemer , enterprise , opelika , homewood , northport , anniston , prichard , athens . and also in daphne , pelham , oxford , albertville , selma , mountain brook , trussville , troy , center point , helena , hueytown , talladega , fairhope , ozark , alexander city , cullman , scottsboro , millbrook , foley , hartselle , fort payne , gardendale , jasper , saraland , muscle shoals , eufaula and smaller towns .\nno need to say , the goods named\ntamsoft\nin colorado can be received in denver , colorado springs , aurora , fort collins , lakewood , thornton , arvada , westminster , pueblo , centennial , boulder , greeley , longmont , loveland , broomfield , grand junction , castle rock , commerce city , parker , littleton , northglenn , brighton , englewood . delivery is also carried out in wheat ridge , fountain , lafayette , windsor , erie , evans , golden , louisville , montrose , durango , ca\u00f1on city , greenwood village , sterling , lone tree , johnstown , superior , fruita , steamboat springs , federal heights , firestone , fort morgan , frederick , castle pines , and so on .\nno doubt , the goods named\ntamsoft\nin north carolina can be shipped to charlotte , raleigh , greensboro , durham , winston - salem , fayetteville , cary , wilmington , high point , greenville , asheville , concord , gastonia , jacksonville , chapel hill , rocky mount , huntersville , burlington , wilson , kannapolis , apex , hickory , wake forest , indian trail , mooresville , goldsboro , monroe , salisbury , holly springs , matthews , new bern , sanford , cornelius , garner , thomasville , statesville , asheboro , mint hill , fuquay - varina , morrisville , kernersville , lumberton , kinston , carrboro , havelock , shelby , clemmons , lexington , clayton , boone , and other cities .\nand of course , any things related with\ntamsoft\nin arizona can be bought in phoenix , tucson , mesa , chandler , glendale , scottsdale , gilbert , tempe , peoria , surprise , yuma , avondale , flagstaff , goodyear , lake havasu city , buckeye , casa grande , sierra vista , maricopa , oro valley , prescott , bullhead city , prescott valley . it is also available for the people living in apache junction , marana , el mirage , kingman , queen creek , florence , san luis , sahuarita , fountain hills , nogales , douglas , eloy , payson , somerton , paradise valley , coolidge , cottonwood , camp verde , chino valley , show low , sedona and smaller towns .\nnaturally , the products by request\ntamsoft\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 .\nnormally , the products by request\ntamsoft\nin minnesota can be delivered to minneapolis , saint paul , rochester , bloomington , duluth , brooklyn park , plymouth , maple grove , woodbury , st . cloud , eagan , eden prairie , coon rapids , blaine , burnsville , lakeville , minnetonka , apple valley , edina , st . louis park , moorhead , mankato , maplewood , shakopee , richfield , cottage grove , roseville , inver grove heights , andover , brooklyn center , savage , oakdale , fridley , winona , shoreview , ramsey , owatonna , chanhassen , prior lake , white bear lake , chaska , austin , elk river , champlin , faribault , rosemount , crystal , farmington , hastings , new brighton . . .\nas always , the goods related with\ntamsoft\nin washington can be sent to seattle , spokane , tacoma , vancouver , bellevue , kent , everett , renton , federal way , yakima , spokane valley , kirkland , bellingham , kennewick , auburn , pasco , marysville , lakewood , redmond , shoreline , richland , sammamish , burien , olympia , lacey . delivery is also carried out in edmonds , puyallup , bremerton , lynnwood , bothell , longview , issaquah , wenatchee , mount vernon , university place , walla walla , pullman , des moines , lake stevens , seatac , maple valley , mercer island , bainbridge island , oak harbor , kenmore , moses lake , camas , mukilteo , mountlake terrace , tukwila . . .\nit goes without saying that the found goods by query\ntamsoft\nin new york can be shipped to such cities as new york , buffalo , rochester , yonkers , syracuse , albany , new rochelle , mount vernon , schenectady , utica , white plains , troy , niagara falls , binghamton , rome , long beach , poughkeepsie , north tonawanda , jamestown , ithaca , elmira , newburgh , middletown , auburn , watertown , glen cove , saratoga springs , kingston , peekskill , lockport , plattsburgh , cortland , amsterdam , oswego , lackawanna , cohoes , rye , gloversville , beacon , batavia , tonawanda , glens falls , olean , oneonta , geneva , dunkirk , fulton , oneida , corning , ogdensburg , canandaigua , watervliet , and other cities .\nas you know , the goods by request\ntamsoft\nin new jersey can be received in 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 .\nusually , the goods by request\ntamsoft\nin michigan can be received in 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 , etc .\nnaturally , the goods related with\ntamsoft\nin utah can be shipped to 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 . . .\nno need to say , the goods named\ntamsoft\nin florida can be received in jacksonville , miami , tampa , orlando , st . petersburg , hialeah , tallahassee , fort lauderdale , port st . lucie , cape coral , pembroke pines , hollywood , miramar , gainesville , coral springs , miami gardens , clearwater , palm bay , pompano beach , west palm beach , lakeland , davie , miami beach , boca raton . and other cities and towns , such as deltona , plantation , sunrise , palm coast , largo , deerfield beach , melbourne , boynton beach , lauderhill , fort myers , weston , kissimmee , homestead , delray beach , tamarac , daytona beach , wellington , north miami , jupiter , north port , coconut creek , port orange , sanford , margate , ocala , sarasota , pensacola , and other cities and towns .\nthe low price is of course always a factor , as many copies are sold to those who are just curious , and the insatiable lust of japanese otaku for cool - looking\ncharacters\nno doubt accounts for the rest of the sales . so tamsoft has churned out four of these games already , and this fifth one shows that they ' ve no intention of giving us a break ( in fact the sixth installment will soon be released for japanese cellphones , under d3 ' s simple 500 label ) . still , you know , i don ' t resent those guys , for making all these godawful button mashers that i am forced to waste my youth slogging through . if anything i pity them , as i know that actually working on these games for months on end is a far more soul - crushing experience than playing them for a few hours and writing some lazy reviews .\ntoday the goods by request\ntamsoft\nin texas can be bought in houston , san antonio , dallas , austin , fort worth , el paso , arlington , corpus christi , plano , laredo , lubbock , garland , irving , amarillo , grand prairie , brownsville , mckinney , frisco , pasadena , mesquite , killeen , mcallen , carrollton , midland , waco , denton , abilene , odessa , beaumont , round rock , the woodlands , richardson , pearland , college station , wichita falls , lewisville , tyler , san angelo , league city , allen , sugar land , edinburg , mission , longview , bryan , pharr , baytown , missouri city , temple , flower mound , new braunfels , north richland hills , conroe , victoria , cedar park , harlingen , atascocita , mansfield , georgetown , san marcos , rowlett , pflugerville , port arthur , spring , euless , desoto , grapevine , galveston .\nonechanbara z2 : chaos is the latest entry in the series . two sets of buxom vampire sisters battle through over a dozen stages of high - octane real - time swordplay . this product supports the following languages : english in - game purchases optional 1 player 9gb minimum save size dualshock\u00ae4 vibration function hd video output 720p , 1080i , 1080p download of this product is subject to the playstation network terms of service and our software usage terms plus any specific additional conditions applying to this product . if you do not wish to accept these terms , do not download this product . see terms of service for more important information . one - time licence fee to download to multiple ps4 systems . sign in to playstation network is not required to use this on your primary ps4 , but is required for use on other ps4 systems . see health warnings for important health information before using this product . library programs \u00a9sony computer entertainment inc . exclusively licensed to sony computer entertainment europe . software usage terms apply , see urltoken for full usage rights . \u00a9tamsoft \u00a9d3publisher . licensed to and published by nis america , inc .\nno doubt , the products related to the term\ntamsoft\nin california can be sent to los angeles , san diego , san jose , san francisco , fresno , sacramento , long beach , oakland , bakersfield , anaheim , santa ana , riverside , stockton , chula vista , fremont , irvine , san bernardino , modesto , oxnard , fontana , moreno valley , glendale , huntington beach , santa clarita , garden grove . and other cities and towns , such as santa rosa , oceanside , rancho cucamonga , ontario , lancaster , elk grove , palmdale , corona , salinas , pomona , torrance , hayward , escondido , sunnyvale , pasadena , fullerton , orange , thousand oaks , visalia , simi valley , concord , roseville , santa clara , vallejo , victorville . as well as in el monte , berkeley , downey , costa mesa , inglewood , ventura , west covina , norwalk , carlsbad , fairfield , richmond , murrieta , burbank , antioch , daly city , temecula , santa maria , el cajon , rialto , san mateo , compton , clovis , jurupa valley , south gate , vista , mission viejo . and also in vacaville , carson , hesperia , redding , santa monica , westminster , santa barbara , chico , whittier , newport beach , san leandro , hawthorne , san marcos , citrus heights , alhambra , tracy , livermore , buena park , lakewood , merced , hemet , chino , menifee , lake forest , napa . delivery is also carried out in redwood city , bellflower , indio , tustin , baldwin park , chino hills , mountain view , alameda , upland , folsom , san ramon , pleasanton , lynwood , union city , apple valley , redlands , turlock , perris , manteca , milpitas , redondo beach , davis , camarillo , yuba city . delivery is also carried out in rancho cordova , palo alto , yorba linda , walnut creek , south san francisco , san clemente , pittsburg , laguna niguel , pico rivera , montebello , lodi , madera , monterey park , la habra , santa cruz , encinitas , tulare , gardena , national city , cupertino . and , of course , huntington park , petaluma , san rafael , la mesa , rocklin , arcadia , diamond bar , woodland , fountain valley , porterville , paramount , hanford , rosemead , eastvale , santee , highland , delano , colton , novato , lake elsinore , brentwood , yucaipa , cathedral city , watsonville , placentia . . .\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\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nrpg maker mv coming to ps4 , xbox one , and swi . . .\nis a playstation 4 title and will launch in japan on february 9 , 2017 , the latest issue of dengeki playstation reveals . it will cost 7 , 200 yen for the standard edition , 6 , 400 yen for the download version , and 9 , 700 yen for the \u201croyal edition . \u201d\nplayers will take on quests at the base and go to dungeons from the world map . up to four characters can participate in battle , and the story will progress when you clear the quest . whether you\u2019re playing offline by yourself or online with others , you can have a maximum of four people in your party .\na new character named bouquet ( voiced by aya uchida ) will also appear . she is an artificial intelligence - equipped npc and guardian spirit who gives advice to adventurers in various locations . bouquet was born from an interview in dengeki playstation with vert voice actress rina sato , though that doesn\u2019t mean she\u2019s someone\u2019s little sister .\ndengeki playstation also has some news bits on nep - nep connect : chaos chanpuru for ps vita . its protagonist yurina is voiced by ayaka imamura , while dcd is voiced by eri kitamura . there are also illustrations of ram , rom , and green heart in their chaos forms .\n\u00a9 copyright gematsu 2008 - 2018 . all rights reserved . reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without acknowledgment of gematsu is prohibited . use of this site is governed by all applicable laws .\nplay as five different drive girls and transform from superheroine to supercar and back again , as you smash through wave after wave of mechanised bug enemies attacking your home of sun island .\nan action and driving hack \u2018n\u2019 slash hybrid , drive girls features an epic single player campaign as well as local and online multiplayer for up to four players .\nan experience straight out of japan ; enjoy the dialogue and story scenes , and watch the drive girls get to know each other better .\ntransform from supergirl to supercar , chain moves to unleash devastating attacks and let loose with over drive attacks to light up the screen with bug - punishing pyrotechnics .\nloaded with content ! single player campaign mode and modes for up to four players in online and local multiplayer .\n\u201c it is definitely a game you won\u2019t regret investing some time into so ditch your l plates , don your most skimpy bikini and coat your sword in potent insecticide \u2013 it\u2019s time to make optimus proud . \u201d the dice bear\n\u201c drive girls \u00e9 um joguinho simples e divertido , que oferece uma mistura inusitada de visual novel com hack \u2018n slash e at\u00e9 umas pitadas de corrida . \u201d arkade\n\u201c jednak je\u015bli kto\u015b posiada ps vita , lubi klony dynasty warriors i nie ma w co gra\u0107 , to mo\u017ce si\u0119gn\u0105\u0107 po drive girls . \u201d urltoken\ndengeki\u2019s report introduces neptune , noire , blanc , and vert , as well as their goddess transformations , and new dengeki mascot character dengekiko .\nthe magazine also has an update on hyperdimension neptunia victory ii . its platform and release date are still unannounced , but other details were revealed .\nthere is a new character named uzume tenousei who has red pigtails and carries a megaphone .\na fully - grown neptune will appear . but she can\u2019t become a goddess because she\u2019s different from the neptune in the hyperdimension .\nthe game will have three stories drawn across three different dimensions . they are :\napologies if any of these sound off . they\u2019re rough to translate all around , and we\u2019d need more story context to really know what some of the terminology is referring to .\nhikaru aizhlumendei ( s . l . a . ) \u22c5 open forum # 307 \u22c5 3 minutes ago\nhikaru aizhlumendei ( s . l . a . ) \u22c5 open forum # 307 \u22c5 5 minutes ago\naudio samples do not work on ipad or any medium that does not support the . ogg audio format .\ncan ' t find a community you love ? create your own and start something epic .\nyou ' ll need pretty strong weapons to beat this game , right ? if you ' ve got work to do , don ' t hesitate to call me .\nshe has chosen the blacksmith as her class within this game . her skills in weapon production are utilized to their fullest degree as she strengthens the weaponry of other adventurers . [ 1 ]\n, but sales were far lower than expected and they returned to contract work .\ncurrently viewing the 50 most recent games . click here to view the complete list .\nthere is no trivia on file . if you have any interesting trivia about this company , please add it .\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 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ncharacters that have appeared or been\nre - versioned\nmultiple times across different mediums .\nthis is an unofficial site . all logos , images , video and audio clips pertaining to actors , characters and related indicia belong to their respective \u00a9 and \u2122 owners . all original content \u00a9 2009 - 2018 inyxception enterprises , inc . dba behind the voice actors . all rights reserved .\nsenran kagura 2 : deep crimson arrived in north america earlier this week . you\u2019ll find a bunch of footage from the game below .\nlet\u2019s just get this out of the way first : senran kagura has always sold itself on the breasts of its female protagonists rather than the actual gameplay and on the surface this sequel is no different . it\u2019s still all about teenage anime girls fighting it out in the perviest way possible and it\u2019s bound to be a style that will alienate most of the console\u2019s audience . though it wouldn\u2019t be particularly professional to do so as a reviewer , senran kagura 2 is absolutely the kind of game where it is reasonable to dismiss it based on the premise alone . that said , there is more to deep crimson than finally making good on the producer\u2019s promise of viewing breasts in stereoscopic 3d and there are some welcome refinements to the brawler gameplay .\nmy only experience with the series prior to this was the playstation vita spin - off , senran kagura : shinovi versus , a game i didn\u2019t care for at all , which made it even more surprising when i ended up enjoying deep crimson quite a bit . i still have my misgivings about the game\u2019s aesthetic , but the fast - paced combat and bizarre tone definitely filled a niche on the console\u2019s library . though the gravity - defying blobs the game calls breasts might still be senran kagura\u2019s primary selling point , there is thankfully a bit more to it this time around .\nsenran kagura 2 : deep crimson , the newest entry in the raunchy beat - \u2019em - up series , will be weighing in at 17308 blocks from the 3ds eshop . that\u2019s roughly 2 . 16 gb ."]}
{"id": 54481, "summary": [{"text": "dog ear records ( \u30c9\u30c3\u30b0\u30a4\u30e4\u30fc\u30ec\u30b3\u30fc\u30ba ) is a music production company founded by video game composer nobuo uematsu in november 2006 .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "the company publishes video game soundtracks and original albums on disc and digitally through itunes .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "the website includes community features including a bilingual blog , youtube channel , radio program and information related to live performances taking place in the tokyo area . ", "topic": 21}], "title": "dog ear records", "paragraphs": ["publisher : dog ear records co , . ltd . vendor : sony music distribution ( japan ) inc . ( c ) dog ear records co , . ltd .\nthe flap of the ear ; the outer ear supported by cartilage and surrounding tissue .\na small , neat ear with the flap folding forward , covering the opening of the ear .\n[ images courtesy of aniplex records and dog ear records . this article is available in french on squaremusic and in italian on urltoken . translation by ryojiro sato . photos by jeriaska ]\n( c ) & ( p ) furyu corporation 2012 . all rights reserved . ( c ) dog ear records co . , ltd .\none or more individuals recorded in the akc records as the owner of a dog .\ndiagnosis of an ear hematoma is relatively easy based on clinical signs and palpation of the ear . ear swabs and ear otoscopy are very important diagnostic tools to check for infections of the ear canal or other underlying causes such as ear polyps . video otoscopy , where the ear canal and drum can be seen on a screen , is a specialized instrument that helps us to visualize the deeper ear canal and ear drum to identify abnormalities that may not be possible with a simple handheld otoscope . we are fortunate to have this technology available to our patients at ahna so that we can fully examine the ear drum and detect middle ear infections .\n/ view / news / 118487 / interview _ uematsus _ dog _ ear _ records _ head _ talks _ final _ fantasy _ retro _ piano . php\nalso known as wappa - san , ogawa has previously operated the dog ear records blog , organized the company ' s shinzoku kaigi events and overseen album releases .\nirish dogs have 2 letters in the right ear and 3 letters in the left ear . the first letter of the tattoo in the right ear establishes the year your greyhound was born in .\nthe original soundtrack for guin saga is being prepared for a june 24 release . is this a different kind of project for dog ear records because it is an animated series ?\nyou write blog entries for the dog ear records website under the name wappa . is there a general difference in the duties you conduct as wappa and as ogawa - san ?\nwe followed all of dr . duncan\u2019s and lorraine\u2019s instructions and beau\u2019s ear is now fully healed ! his fur has grown back on his ear and you would never know that there was anything amiss with his ear .\na term used for an individual dog registration application . see dog registration application .\na black - and - tan coonhound from colorado was certified this week by the guinness book of world records for his massive earspan : a 13 . 5 - inch right ear , and a 12 . 25 - inch left ear .\nin the second of two video interviews coinciding with the release of nobuo uematsu ' s ten short stories in japan , miyu hears from hiroki ogawa , the director of the dog ear records music label .\nregistration : the act of deleting a dog or litter from akc records after an investigation . nullifies akc registration of the dog or puppies and impacts the stud book .\nin addition to publishing an album of music by cellythm , dog ear records released an ep this month on itunes worldwide from uematsu\u2019s new project \u201c nobiyo uematsu and the dog ears . \u201d ogawa is currently working together with aniplex records on preparing the soundtrack for the animated series guin saga , featuring over fifty original themes by uematsu .\naward : wins removed from a dog\u2019s record due to the dog\u2019s ineligibility to compete .\namong the projects by dog ear records , a dvd of the black mages ' darkness and starlight concert has gone on sale recently in japan . what were some of the major challenges organizing the rock concert ?\na small drop ear that folds over and back so as to reveal the burr .\n( c ) & ( p ) 2009 , 2010 smile please co . , ltd . / ( c ) koji shibano / ( c ) tsutom / ( c ) 2010 dog ear records co . , ltd .\nan award given at dog shows to the best dog ( winners dog ) and best bitch ( winners bitch ) competing in regular classes .\nmy golden retriever , beau , who is 12 years old , has always had ear issues . even when he was a little puppy and we lived in new orleans , we seemed to always be treating him for one ear malady or another . so when i noticed him scratching his ear more than usual and even rubbing his ear against the carpet , i wasn\u2019t surprised . however , i was surprised when i inspected his ear . it was huge !\nthe practice of mating a dog to a member of an earlier generation of the dog\u2019s bloodline .\nentering a specific dog in an akc event and physically using a different dog at the event .\n[ now that final fantasy music supremo nobuo uematsu has a japanese record label , dog ear records , gamesetwatch contributor jeriaska catches up with label boss hiroki ogawa to discuss cello quartet final fantasy remixes , uematu ' s plans , and more . ]\nfor more amazing record breaking animals plus the latest records in science , nature , sport , entertainment and everything else , check out the upcoming guinness world records 2012 edition on the 15th of september .\nprestigious , scrappy independent alligator records has reached dizzying heights in celebrating the blues .\n\u2014rolling stone\nthe inside of the ear ; i . e . , the irregular formation visible within the cup .\nthe puppies were adopted quickly , including lucy with her now - famous ear . only a few days later , mamma dog found a new home too .\na title awarded to a dog that has been recorded a tracking dog excellent as a result of having passed an akc licensed or member tracking dog excellent test .\na title awarded to a dog that has been recorded a tracking dog urban as a result of having passed an akc licensed or member tracking dog urban test .\ndog ear records has sought to foster familiarity between listeners and musicians by organizing music events in the tokyo area . the second edition of their performance and meet - and - greet event , called shinzoku kaigi , took place recently and included the appearance of cellythm .\nbefore surgery the ear must be shaved and cleaned for the incision site . jen patiently shaves beau ' s ear ( see above photos ) . you can see how swollen the ear is . ( photo below ) poor beau . he is asleep so it doesn ' t bother him to have it shaved .\nthe auditory organ , consisting of three regions : inner ear , middle ear , and the most important pinna ( or leather ) , which is supported by cartilage and which affects the expression of all breeds .\nyou can usually trace your greyhounds racing history from his ear tattoos . if you know the racing name of your greyhound , or you can read his ear tattoos , you can look up his racing history on urltoken\nthe name , selected by the customer , assigned to a dog at the time the dog registration application is processed .\nan ear that stands up , with a broad base , rounded at the top , with opening facing forward .\nif your dog only has tattoos in his right ear , he is english and you will need to call the english stud book on + 44 ( 0 ) 1638 667381 .\na form used by akc inspectors when conducting an inspection of an individual\u2019s records , identification practices , and kennel conditions .\na dog whose sire and dam are representatives of two different breeds . a crossbred dog cannot be registered by the akc .\non - dog system whereby a dog may be identified to a record ; i . e . , microchip or tattoo .\nharbor did fall short of the dog with the longest ears ever : bloodhound tigger , who boasted more than 27 floppy inches of ear when he departed for doggie heaven in 2009 .\nthe name of the dog that won the race . for trials with two dogs the name of the other dog is given .\na service provided for those individuals whose records have been lost or destroyed . there is a $ 50 charge per hour of work involved . records are not reconstructed over the telephone ; a signed statement must be received from the person requesting the information .\nbut not for her a mere collar tag or microchip . instead , lucy has a perfect self portrait on her left ear .\nthe markings on the black and white puppy ' s ear show two floppy ears , eyes , a nose and a mouth .\nyou can also telephone the stud book who are usually very helpful and can trace your greyhounds past from the ear tattoos . .\n' we had put up a picture of her trying to get her adopted , and someone commented , ' oh look , she\u2019s got a dog on her ear , ' zeh told the outlet .\nhiroki ogawa is the director of dog ear records , the record label founded by final fantasy series composer nobuo uematsu . updating the company\u2019s derblog weblog in both english and japanese under the pseudonym\nwappa ,\nhe has participated in the organization of live performances of the music of lost odyssey , blue dragon and the black mages .\nmany dogs dislike nail trims , ear cleans , baths or being touched in certain areas . we can show you how to get your dog to not only tolerate these things but to actually enjoy them .\nan on - site review of an individual\u2019s ownership , breeding , and litter records . an inspection of the identification practices and kennel conditions .\nownership , breeding , or litter records that individuals are required to keep as stated in akc regulations for record keeping and identification of dogs .\nreed x . says , \u201cour sister store in ri . chock full of records , cds , dvds and all things music related ! \u201d\nthe act of someone , other than the handler , getting a dog\u2019s attention in the ring to help the dog to show or look better .\ncustomers who did not receive akc registration papers from a breeder , broker , pet shop , or other dog owner when they acquired their dog .\na title awarded to a dog that has been recorded a tracking dog as a result of having passed an akc licensed or member tracking test .\nmiss troy added : ' when we tell people about her ear they don ' t tend to believe us until we actually show them .\na dog born without a tail , or a dog with a tail docked very short . often used as a name for the old english sheepdog .\nour boston store warehouses approximately 50 , 000 records , cds , 45s , 8 - tracks , cassettes , dvds , vhs , posters , turntables , cartridges and drive belts . thousands of people shop at in your ear every year because we care about what you put between your ears !\ntigger , a bloodhound in illinois who passed away in 2009 , still holds the world record for having the longest ears on a dog . his right ear is 13 . 75 inches long and his left ear is 13 . 5 inches long . tigger landed the record in 2004 . his owner says the long ears required a lot of cleaning and daily maintenance .\nplacements / awards removed from a dog\u2019s record for a specified reason . for conformation events , the dog is counted in computing points . for performance events , the dog may or may not be counted , depending on the event .\na black and tan coonhound named ' harbor ' , aged 8 , from boulder , colorado , usa , has earned a spot in the upcoming guinness world records 2012 edition for having the longest ears on a living dog .\nsometimes this is marked as a\ntrial\n; this is where the dog is run either by itself or with another dog for assesment of performance .\n\u201cthere are tons of records , cds , cassettes , and even a rack of 8 - tracks ( remember those ? ) . \u201d in 7 reviews\ndr . duncan confirmed my suspicion that beau had an ear infection and then went on to explain to me that beau also had an ear hematoma , which are often caused by ear infections and increased shaking of the head . we talked over all our options , including surgery , while dr . duncan and dot fed a very happy beau lots of treats . because i wanted a quick and definitive treatment , i decided to move forward with surgery .\noutreach program , put on by a club , which tests a dog\u2019s behavior .\nto brush , comb , trim , or otherwise make a dog\u2019s coat neat .\nregistered or protected name used in a dog\u2019s registered name . also called prefix .\nthe dog may no longer compete in akc events . permanent disqualification occurs if :\nany akc document received that warrants a change on a dog or litter record .\nthe award given to the second place dog or bitch in the winners class .\nposed as to make the most of the dog\u2019s appearance for the show ring .\na dog whose measurements from withers to ground equals that from forechest to rump .\npost - operative pain management is very important . this may include anti - inflammatories , pain medications and antibiotics . in addition , treatment of any ear infection or any other underlying cause is imperative in prevention of future ear hematomas . the prognosis for complete recovery , just like beau had , is very good .\near hematomas are caused by increased shaking of the head or trauma to the ear flaps . discomfort from an ear infection is the most common cause of the head shaking and scratching or rubbing the ears . the ear flap contains two layers of cartilage with small blood vessels between them , so the centrifugal force of shaking or the trauma of scratching or rubbing can cause rupture of these very small blood vessels resulting in pooling of blood between the layers of cartilage . this accumulation of fluid can be reabsorbed by the body , but it is a very slow process . meanwhile , there is pain due to pressure of fluid within the space .\ni\u2019ve had this happen in specific situations to dogs i\u2019ve groomed . 90 % of the time if i have to shave the ends of a dog\u2019s ears off because of heavy matting everything is just fine . however , i do occasionally get a dog who\u2019s ear flaps are more sensitive to the clipper and peeling off heavy matting with a shaver causes a form of razor burn . in the ears in particular , the dog can start shaking their head excessively - basically beating the ear leathers over their heads until blood vessels break inside . its unfortunate and unpredictable in a dog you havn\u2019t seen before and entirely impossible to avoid if the ears are extremely matted .\nrestricted registration of offspring that prohibits both akc registration of any puppies produced by this dog and participation in conformation events . limited registration is assigned to a dog by its breeder on its dog registration application . it can be removed only by the breeder .\nharbor ' s ear - span is greater than the height of the world ' s shortest man - junrey balawing ( phl ) is 23 . 5 in !\nthe best dog that is of the opposite sex to the best of breed winner .\nmale dog or term used to refer generically to all dogs , male or female .\na command to urge the dog on ; used in hunting or in field trials .\nrear assembly of the dog ( pelvis , thighs , hocks , and paws ) .\na system of tagging , tattooing , or microchipping used to uniquely identify a dog .\nthe choppy , up - and - down gait of the straight - hocked dog .\na dog that has won conformation show , field trial , and obedience trial championships .\nwe can teach you how you can have a housetrained dog by following 3 steps .\nnorman holds the world record for fastest 30 meters on a scooter by a dog .\none happy hound : shelter dog ' s huge smiling face helps win . . .\na title awarded to a dog that has been recorded a utility dog and a tracking dog excellent by the akc as a result of having won certain minimum scores in utility classes at a specified number of akc licensed or member club obedience trials and has been certified by two judges to have passed a licensed or member club tracking dog excellent test .\nhiroki ogawa , director of dog ear records : for the concert , music from the opera scene from final fantasy vi was included . there were some twenty actors on stage , which was very unusual . previously there were just the mages in front of the audience . we could only rehearse in a small studio with everyone packed together , so the day of the concert was the first time everyone was on stage together .\na title conferred on a dog by the akc as a result of defeating a specified number of dogs in specified competition at a series of akc licensed or member dog shows .\nstarting price ; the betting odds for the dog in the race . an\nf\ndenotes the dog was favourite , a\nj\nthat it was joint favourite .\nevent records : if an award in any of the regular classes is canceled , the dog judged in the next order of merit will be given that award . the result of the award will be counted the same as if it had been the original award .\nwhen all the parts of the dog , moving or standing , produce a harmonious image .\ndog selected by the judge as the best representative of a particular breed on that day .\nthe reach ( front ) and drive ( rear ) that the dog exhibits during motion .\na person especially interested and active in some phase of the sport of purebred dog shows .\na dog that has one testicle retained or hidden in its abdominal cavity . see cryptorchid .\na limitation sometimes put on a canadian dog by its breeder to limit breeding ; therefore , not eligible to compete in akc events . restriction may be lifted by the dog\u2019s breeder .\na conflict involving one of more parties concerning the recorded ownership of a dog or litter .\nthe portion of the dog\u2019s forelock hanging straight down over the eyes or partially covering them .\nif you can ' t find your dog in our database please contact your local studbook .\nmr johnson said : ' everyone thinks she is so cute and then when they spot her ear they usually say , ' oh my gosh that is super cool ' . '\nyour dog ' s racing name this is the best thing to search on if you know it . if not the next best method is by their ear tattoos ( our page on tattoos gives information about irish and uk ear marks ) . this should mean you get straight to your dog and their pedigree and history . however the database does not have every dog , particularly if , like monty , they never actually raced , and there are some errors , so double check \u2013 if it looks wrong check you have spelt the name and / or read the tattoos correctly ; it ' s easy to make a mistake with tattoos ( when hooch came to stay we were told he was rathoneen dan , vx\u2013hxi ; he turned out to be bankers wish , vx\u2013nxi ) . and there are dogs that have the same ear - marks , so if you are absolutely sure you have the right marks but get the wrong dog either the database contains an error or one of the dogs is a ringer ( for example , troy appears to share his ear marks with banbury slippy ) .\nis your dog frightened , worried or unsure of things . we can help you to teach your dog that his world his safe , using the most up to date , humane methods .\ndoes your dog pull like a freight train when you take her for a walk ? this is very common , there are so many interesting things that your dog wants to explore when outdoors . we can help and in a way that will be fun for both you and your dog\ncorrection of an ear hematoma is typically accomplished with surgery . many different techniques can be performed . in beau\u2019s case , the procedure involved making an incision in the ear flap to drain the fluid , then placing sutures through the affected portions of the ear flap . these sutures create scar tissue to seal the cartilage back together with the goal of preventing fluid accumulation . the incision was left open to heal on its own . a light pressure bandage was placed around the head to help control bleeding . sutures are usually removed in 2 - 4 weeks .\nwatch : video : meet harbor - the new dog with the longest ears in the world .\nthe dog\u2019s hair covering . most breeds have two coats : an outer coat and an undercoat .\ndog moves with its body at an angle to the line of travel . also called sidewinding .\na document published by the american field publishing company in chicago . it is possible for a dog to be registered with both the fdsb and the akc , but not every dog is eligible .\nfaulty structure of wrist joint allowing it to flex forward under the weight of the standing dog .\nthe joint of the hind leg between the thigh and the second thigh . the dog\u2019s knee .\nhear ye , hear ye - stop and stare at the longest dog ears in the world .\nthe akc board of directors\u2019 requirement that everyone with akc registered or registerable dogs maintain the required records except those individuals who own only one or two dogs and never breed or sell them .\nonly a very small blood sample is necessary to measure your dog or cat ' s blood glucose level . veterinary partner presents a very helpful video showing how to collect a blood sample by pricking your pet ' s ear . this is the easiest method to obtain the blood samples .\na puppy named lucy born at an animal shelter in october to a homeless mutt was born with something special besides her sweet personality - a mirror image of herself on her left ear .\nthere was a big pocket in his ear that seemed to be full of liquid . the swollen area was slightly warm to the touch . beau has typical golden ears in that they are floppy and very furry so it wasn\u2019t until i touched and held his ear that i realized the extent of the problem . i immediately called animal hospital of north asheville for an appointment .\nfounded in 1884 , the akc is the recognized and trusted expert in breed , health and training information for dogs . akc actively advocates for responsible dog ownership and is dedicated to advancing dog sports .\nthis place is great . i just sold / donated a ton of old records to in your ear , about 8 grocery bags worth , and the guys helped me carry them from my car down to the store , and gave me a very fair price for them . not to mention that they ' re just extremely cool and chill dudes , super nice people . even friendly to my dog ! they ' re clearly incredibly knowledgable about their business . hidden gem near bu .\nnational dog day , celebrated every year on aug . 26 , honors all dogs\u2014mixed and pure breeds , service and police canines , those that died in the line of duty and those that possess talents some humans couldn\u2019t harness . here are 10 dogs that earned guinness world records for their feats :\na dog that has coat coloration or markings not conforming to that which is acceptable for the breed .\ntop : francis barraud\u2019s \u201cdog looking at and listening to a phonograph , & # 8221 wikimedia commons .\ntook a ride over to in your ear records and walked out with a few records . definitely a great selection . . . i just wish i had more time to spare to really do a deeper dig . on the surface they had a nice variety of practically everything . prices appeared fair and the condition of the records i picked up were good . the guys behind the counter were nice and helpful . they also offered a lot of other media ( so many cassettes to choose from ) and vintage stereo equipment . only downside is it was a bit cluttered and dusty . they need a few air purifiers in there to freshen it up . if you ' re in boston and looking to check out a record shop , this place should be one of the first ones you check out !\nakc - sponsored class that evaluates the abilities of the young handler , not the quality of the dog .\nthe act of placing a dog or litter on hold indefinitely based on the outcome of an akc inquiry .\nthe intense , stylized stance of the hunting dog , taken to indicate the presence and position of game .\nwhen the dog crossed the finishing line for the first time ( not the end of the race ) .\nthe position of the dog at each bend ; the first number is the first bend and so on .\nafter the cleaning of the surgery site , jen injects a local anesthetic to numb the nerve that supplies the ear . even though he\u2019s asleep during the surgery and won\u2019t feel anything , this injection , called a nerve block , will allow a lower plane of general anesthesia ( safer ) and prevent any discomfort in the ear when he wakes up . the whole time jen is monitoring and recording beau ' s vitals .\nour boston store warehouses approximately 50 , 000 records , cds , 45s , 8 - tracks , cassettes , dvds , vhs , posters , turntables , cartridges and drive belts . thousands of people shop at in \u2026\nmy brother\u2019s dog just went to the groomer\u2013came back with her eye tightly shut\u2013it\u2019s the weekend \u2014 damn groomer\u2019s place is closed\u2013they need to be really careful when they shave on dog\u2019s faces\u2013since they are \u201ctrained\u201d as dog groomers . . it is the groomer\u2019s fault to cause the dog this problem \u2014 who knows what actually goes on behind closed doors\u2013it really is worrysome \u2014 you just hope these groomers are dedicated and honest\u2014\u2014and take responsibility for their actions\u2014\u2013 i really hope his dog is ok\u2014you wouldn\u2019t want your eye / cornea abrased ! ! hurts like hell and can cause blindness sometimes\u2013\na leather , nylon , or chain neck band for restraining or leading a dog when the leash is attached .\na strap or wire cage attached to the foreface to prevent the dog from biting or from picking up food .\na prefix title or designation conferred on a dog that has won the national championship field trial for its breed .\njen then finishes the surgery with cleaning and bandaging beau ' s head . the bandage helps put pressure on the incision to reduce post - operative bleeding , and keeps beau from shaking his head and reinjuring his ear .\ni ' d have to agree with the others who have commented on in your ear records and say that it is probably the best record store in boston . the combination of convenient location , incredible selection , and really cool employees make it my top pick . this place has a ton of music ; records , cds , cassettes , anything that you could desire . i could ( and have ) spend hours in this place perusing their immense selection of music . i would have to admit that i got lost trying to find it the first time i came ( its downstairs ) but once you enter the shop you are in a world of vinyl . they truly have everything that you be looking for , which is shown by the fact that i walked out in my most recent trip with albums from simon & garfunkel ( 1960s ) and beach house ( 2000s ) ( pretty diverse selection ) . sidenote : there is nothing cooler than hearing from a record store owner that you picked a couple great records ! in a world where people usually click to download their music on itunes it is refreshing to have a place like in your ear where you can get back to the roots of shopping for music . i highly recommend clearing an afternoon and visiting in your ear to browse an abundant music selection the old fashioned way !\na title awarded to a dog that has been recorded a utility dog excellent by the akc as a result of having won certain minimum scores in utility b and open b classes at a specified number of akc licensed or member club obedience trials and has been certified by two judges to have passed a licensed or member club tracking dog excellent test .\nall records listed on our website are current and up - to - date . for a full list of record titles , please use our record application search . ( you will be need to register / login for access )\nat an all - breed show , the only dog left undefeated at the end of all judging on that day .\nused to register an individual dog of a registered litter . also called blue form , blue slip , or blues .\na number assigned to an akc - registered , american - owned dog enabling it to compete in events in canada .\na prefix title or designation conferred on a dog that has won the national amateur championship field trial for its breed .\na number assigned to a dog by the akc that allows a dog belonging to one of the akc - recognized breeds ( registerable breed or miscellaneous breeds ) , that could not or was not registered ( for whatever reason ) , to participate in some performance events . the dog must be spayed or neutered , and it cannot compete in conformation events .\nback in 1971 , 23 - year - old blues fanatic bruce iglauer was frustrated and motivated . as a shipping clerk for bob koester\u2019s chicago - based blues and jazz label , delmark records , iglauer wanted the label to release an album by his favorite band , hound dog taylor & the houserockers . koester just wasn\u2019t interested , so iglauer gathered up what little money he had and decided to do it himself . after paying the band and the studio , he used his last remaining money to press 1000 copies of hound dog taylor & the houserockers . and with that , alligator records ( named after the way iglauer clicks out rhythm patterns with his teeth when he likes a song ) was born .\ndoes your dog have housetraining mishaps , does he go crazy whenever a skateboarder goes by or does he growl at strangers ? yaletown dog training can help . we are well equipped to deal with any issue in a safe and humane manner .\nsweat pea has balance and doggedness . the australian shepherd and border collie mix set two world records for being able to walk 100 meters , or about 328 feet , in the fastest time of 2 minutes and 55 seconds with a can on top of her head . the pooch also holds the world record for walking down the most steps , facing forward , while balancing a 5 - ounce glass of water on her head . both records were set in 2008 .\nnumber worn on an exhibitor\u2019s arm that corresponds to the number in the event catalog and the judge\u2019s book . this number is the identifier that links the dog in the ring to that dog\u2019s information as published in the catalog . the number is also used to associate any points , awards , or placements with the dog\u2019s akc registration number . also called arm card .\nat first , in your ear records looks like it might be a total dumpster dive . it ' s a basement filled with old records , but it actually doesn ' t take much digging to find something good to take home . i think the staff can get all the credit for that . the guys behind the counter had some thoughtful advice and opinions about various records and how to best play them , and they seemed truly passionate about what they were talking about . the stock was well organized , and there was a fun section of really cheap singles , along with used turntable parts , odd remote controls , posters , videos , cds , cassettes , and 8 - tracks . i had a lot of fun visiting with a friend who lives in the area . we spent a good amount of time there , and i think it makes for a good excursion whether you have a few minutes or a few hours to spare .\nat field trials , an odd dog remaining after the dogs entered in a stake have been paired in braces by drawing .\na title conferred by the akc on a dog who has earned the td or tdu , tdx , and vst titles .\nasking the exhibitor to remove a dog from the event for any reason listed in the rules or regulations pertaining to competition . in conformation and obedience events , a dog that is excused does not count as having been present in computing points . in performance events , a dog that is excused may or may not be counted in computing points , depending on the event .\nperson 18 years old or older , other than the owner or co - owner , designated by the owner or co - owner of an entered dog to be the handler of , and the person responsible for , the dog at the event .\nthe food or object that an exhibitor uses to get a dog\u2019s attention or to have it look alert in the ring . the term bait or baiting can also be used to describe the action of getting the dog\u2019s attention using food or an object .\nwe understand how challenging this can be for you and realize that it can be embarrassing when your dog growls or tries to bite someone . we can help you to understand what is going on and teach your dog to be more comfortable around strangers .\norganizations that keep official records on specific subjects . with respect to dogs , there are registries of purebred dogs for tracking lineage and health registries for rating certain health conditions ( e . g . , orthopedic foundation for animals , etc . ) .\nconformation / obedience : a decision made by a judge or an event committee following a determination that a dog has a condition that makes it ineligible for any further competition under the dog show rules or obedience regulations , under the standard for its breed or due to an undesirable feature of the dog that results in this action . see one - time disqualification or three - time disqualification .\nthe collection of bones of the hind leg forming the joint between the second thigh and the metatarsus ; the dog\u2019s true heel .\nthe black and white newfoundland dog , so - called from the name of the famous painter who used such dogs as models .\na dog whose sire and dam belong to the same breed and who are themselves of unmixed descent since recognition of the breed .\nthe document issued by the akc to the owner of a dog when it is individually registered or transferred to a new owner .\nwhich trap the dog was in ; 1 to 6 for uk and irish races , 1 to 8 for us and australian .\nputting the race and dog grades together you get to eaxctly what type of races your dog ran in ; for example an a2 race was a graded race over the standard four bend distance for the second grade of dogs over that distance at that track .\njiff , the famous hollywood pomeranian , previously held two world records for quickly running on his hind legs and front legs . the talented and tiny canine in 2014 made it into the record books for fastest 10 meters on hind legs ( 6 . 56 seconds ) and fastest five meters on front paws ( 7 . 76 seconds ) . while his records have since been beaten , the pooch became an internet sensation and even had a starring role in pop star katy perry\u2019s music video , dark horse .\nan inspection conducted at the written request of the customer to determine whether or not he / she has been able to bring records and / or identification into compliance with the akc\u2019s rules and regulations . ( a prior inspection found the customer in noncompliance . )\nas a pup of uncertain origins , lucy the rescue dog probably feels safer having some id on her every time she goes walkies .\nthe portion of the dog carried farthest from the substratum ( i . e . , away from the ground ) during normal locomotion .\nin performance events : when dogs are reported for having attacked another dog ( two or three times , depending on the event ) .\nyaletown dog training is committed to using proven , positive reinforcement methods . we want both humans and canines to enjoy the learning process .\nmy dog comes back from the groomer with sores on the ends of his ears which later turn to large scabs . this has happened for the 3rd and last time . i am afraid to ask how this happens . has anyone else had this happen to their dog ? jan\nan individual or kennel that appears in the chain of title for a dog and whose business operations largely consist of buying and selling dogs .\na specified amount of time granted by the akc to an owner to enter a dog in an event prior to it becoming individually registered .\nto restore akc privileges to an individual or dog as a result of compliance with akc rules and regulations or completion of a suspension period .\nthe guinness folks took notice in time to include harbor in the 2012 edition of their book for the longest ears on a living dog .\ntoday , alligator records is the largest independent blues label in the world , and has been repeatedly honored for its achievements . three alligator recordings have won grammy awards , and 41 titles have been nominated . the label and its artists have received well over 100 blues music awards and more than 70 living blues awards . but even with all of the accolades , alligator records never rests on its laurels . according to iglauer ,\nalligator should be the label that ' s exposing the next generation of blues artists and bringing their music to the next generation of blues fans . i want to keep bringing blues and roots music to new fans and getting them as excited about the music as i am . i want the future of the blues and the future of alligator records to be one and the same .\ni took my dog to the groomer . i got a call from the groomer who explained that while my dog was in the tub my pet sustained an injury and one of the nails / foot was damaged and i would need to take my dog to the vet . it was bleeding and my dog was limping so the groomer put on a bandage . i asked if i should bring the vet bill on the next business day and the groomer stated it would not be covered and that this injury could have happened any time ( while walking on the sidewalk for example ) \u2026 it just happened to happen while the dog was getting groomed . i was sick to my stomach and have not slept .\nyou would be surprised of how many groomers out there are not passionate and wants the money . i\u2019ve seen this when i working at a grooming salon and left for that reason . i\u2019ve seen and heard groomers neglecting the dog whining and abused it physically because it wont sit still through a groom . if the groomer cant handle the dog during the groom , the groomer should tell the dog owner that they cant cut it .\nthis is now my favorite record shop ever , let alone in boston ! the place is jam - packed with records , and you can get lost for hours . sure , it ' s a little cramped at times , but i ' d rather go to a record store filled to the brim , then one with high prices and a limited selection . the prices are fantastic , and many records are a great bargain . to top it all off , the staff is really friendly , and very knowledgeable . i ' ll be going back .\nperson at a dog show who helps the handler care for the handler\u2019s dogs , prepare the dogs for the ring , and show the dogs .\nsurgical procedure that permanently changes the carriage of the tail or ears . such a procedure renders a dog ineligible to compete in akc conformation events .\na dog , in the opinion of the judge , attacks any person ( s ) in the ring ( see one - time disqualification ) .\nthe bones of the central axis of the dog posterior to the skull , including cervical , thoracic , lumbar , sacral , and caudal vertebrae .\nthe alligator records 45th anniversary collection clearly lays out alligator\u2019s wide - ranging , forward - looking vision with tracks from newer voices\u2014 shemekia copeland , selwyn birchwood , toronzo cannon , moreland & arbuckle and jarekus singleton\u2014seamlessly programmed next to blues and roots stars including curtis salgado , rick estrin & the nightcats , joe louis walker , delbert mcclinton , anders osborne , the holmes brothers , guitar shorty , jj grey & mofro and roomful of blues . together , the alligator records 45th anniversary collection presents a comprehensive portrait of the label\u2019s singular , rooted , soul - stirring american music .\nshe\u2019s a ghost . even at her most lonely and melancholic , macgillivray often manages to maintain the faintest outline of grace \u2013 somewhere between the swooping flights of choral music and the pastoral warmth of folk .\n- attn magazine review of once upon a dirty ear , 2015 .\nthe in your ear on comm ave is much larger than the one in harvard sq , enabling it to pack in a lot of records . unfortunately , sometimes less is more and i found myself thinking this when i was trying to browse through the shop . there is some basic organization for most genres , but then there is also a lot of spill over and surplus that seemingly is not organized at all . because of this , it ' s hard to say how good the selection really is , and selection is really the key to a record store . if it ' s all filler , it doesn ' t really matter how many records there may be . i went through all the miscellaneous letter sections for the rock section and really didn ' t see anything that wowed me . i went through a couple smaller sections ( exotica and new arrival 7\ns ) and still , nothing impressive . it may just be that all the non - picked over records are buried in the unorganized surplus crates scattered around the store . i certainly saw some good lps on the wall , but those were all cherry - picked by the staff and priced as you ' d expect . if you don ' t mind spending a few hours searching through crates and crates of records , you might come away with some good stuff . then again , you might have just wasted an afternoon . it ' s really hard to say .\nevents : dogs that , according to their owner\u2019s records , have completed the requirements for a championship after the closing of entries for the show ( but whose championships are unconfirmed by the akc ) may be transferred from one of the regular classes to the best of breed or variety competition .\nalligator celebrated its 20th anniversary in 1991 by hitting the road with koko taylor , katie webster , lil\u2019 ed & the blues imperials , elvin bishop and lonnie brooks for a cross - country tour , resulting in a grammy - nominated double - cd set , the alligator records 20th anniversary tour . noted filmmaker robert mugge documented the proceedings in his film pride & joy : the story of alligator records , including electrifying concert footage and a behind - the - scenes look at the inner workings of the label . in 2016 the film was re - released on blu - ray .\nwhen the hocks turn in and pasterns drop straight to the ground and move parallel to one another , the dog is moving close in the rear .\nan award conferred on a dog for completing specific qualifications earned at akc events or akc - sponsored activities . more information on akc titles and abbreviations .\nsarah is the most amazing , compassionate , effective dog trainer ! ! her kindness , patience , compassion and incredible results are something to witness ! my little dog , tykie , was very leash aggressive and would react strongly when he saw other dogs . now he barely bats an eye at them !\ni ' ve shopped for vinyl in nyc , chicago , detroit , cleveland , buffalo , orlando , pittsburgh , etc etc . this is the best place i ' ve been to . part of my choice to move to boston was to be around this shop - no joke . the place is endless . you can spend hours here and not scratch ( excuse the pun ) the surface of what they have to offer in vinyl , much less their dvds , cds , posters , magazines , etc . their vinyl is never scratched . it ' s so rare in a used record shop to not have to check the records before buying them . even their $ 0 . 50 records are in great condition ! the place and atmosphere is guaranteed to be interesting . b - sides don ' t begin to explain the taste of the employees . they are knowledgable , friendly , and open to suggesting records you might like . this past weekend i was in town for a wedding and took 4 of the 6 hours i had free to hit in your ear . i got 12 lps and 2 45s for $ 32 . 00 . can ' t beat that anywhere .\ngaiting fault resultant of a dog\u2019s stride being shorter in the front than in the rear ; forefeet strike the ground hard before the rear stride is expended .\nthe blues and roots music alligator records has been releasing since 1971 - - created by iconic giants of the genre like hound dog taylor , koko taylor , albert collins , luther allison , james cotton , elvin bishop and mavis staples , and label - nurtured legends including son seals , lil\u2019 ed & the blues imperials , saffire\u2014the uppity blues women , and michael \u201ciron man\u201d burks - - has more than stood the test of time . with the new double - cd set , the alligator records 45th anniversary collection , iglauer , along with his 15 - person staff ( many of whom have been with the label well over 20 years ) celebrate alligator\u2019s extraordinary past , history - in - the - making present , and a future filled with more genuine houserockin\u2019 music ."]}
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", "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 - is ' and solely for informational purposes , not for trading purposes or advice , and is delayed . to see all exchange delays and terms of use please see disclaimer\nenter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of analysts ' upgrades , downgrades and new coverage with urltoken ' s free daily email newsletter .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nemco , founded in 1967 , provides flow measurement products for hvac , commercial and municipal water and other industrial applications involving steam , gas and liquids . emco product lines include in - line and insertion vortex flow meters , insertion turbine flow meters , doppler and transit time ultrasonic flow meters , electromagnetic flow meters , flow processors and temperature transmitters .\nrelated news : the fight against legionella - 13 . 02 . 2014 10 : 25 eight tips to keep steam dry and clean - 08 . 01 . 2014 12 : 48\nthe product of the year program recognizes products newly released in the manufacturing industries .\nelectrical standards , robots and lean manufacturing , and how an aluminum packaging plant is helping community growth .\nmaintenance and reliability tips and best practices from the maintenance and reliability coaches at allied reliability group .\nthe one voice for manufacturing blog reports on federal public policy issues impacting the manufacturing sector . one voice is a joint effort by the national tooling and machining . . .\njoin this ongoing discussion of machine guarding topics , including solutions assessments , regulatory compliance , gap analysis . . .\nims research , recently acquired by ihs inc . , is a leading independent supplier of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry .\nmaintenance is not optional in manufacturing . it\u2019s a profit center , driving productivity and uptime while reducing overall repair costs .\nthe lachance on cmms blog is about current maintenance topics . blogger paul lachance is president and chief technology officer for smartware group .\nthis digital report explains how plant engineers need to take greater care when it comes to electrical safety incidents on the plant floor .\nthe maintenance journey has been a long , slow trek for most manufacturers and has gone from preventive maintenance to predictive maintenance .\narticles in this digital report highlight technologies that enable industrial internet of things , iiot - 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 - marlow limited has been honoured with a queen\u2019s award for enterprise : innovation 2018 , for the development of its qdos pump technology ; the world\u2019s first self - contained , chemical metering pump .\nwatson - marlow specialises in the design and manufacture of world - leading niche peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies .\nour strong presence around the world makes us the first choice provider of engineered solutions for customers within our business niches .\nwith 116 operating units in 47 countries , and a direct sales presence in 62 countries worldwide , we are an organisation with a global reach .\nwe serve a wide range of industries and have a great diversity of end markets and customers . this diversity insulates us from much seasonal and cyclical demand .\nthe board is chaired by non - executive chairman , jamie pike , with nicholas anderson as group chief executive . in addition to the non - executive chairman , the board comprises four independent non - 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{"id": 54492, "summary": [{"text": "freedom air was air new zealand group 's low-cost airline which operated from december 1995 to march 2008 .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it ran scheduled passenger services from new zealand to australia and fiji and charter services within new zealand .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "its main base was auckland airport . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "freedom air", "paragraphs": ["make a freedom air reservation and find some amazing deals with discounted freedom air tickets at alternative airlines . freedom air flies to many destinations offering a cost effective and safe service to all its passengers . let alternative airlines help find you cheap freedom air tickets and make international and domestic flight reservations on freedom air today .\n\u00a9 2018 freedom air and heat , inc . all rights reserved . -\nwhen your ac needs repair . . . call freedom air !\nare you looking for an air charter companies in africa , freedom air has the capabilities and means to meet your private air charter need and requirements throughout africa , no need for hiring multiple air charter companies , at freedom air our air charter operates well into africa content and neighboring countries . making freedom air your one solutions to take care of your private needs .\nac and heating service cocoa , fl - freedom air and heat , inc .\nfreedom air ltd . , on behalf of its clients , arranges aircraft and helicopter charters with fully licensed air carriers which exercise full operational control of and responsibility for charter flights at all times . freedom air ltd . is not a direct or indirect \u201cair carrier\u201d . freedom air ltd . does not own or operate any aircraft .\nfreedom air was the low cost airline setup in 1995 by air new zealand and based in auckland . late in 2007 air new zealand announced that freedom air would fly under it\u2019s parent name from march 2008 . the reason cited was that in general the price differential between low cost airline air fares and full service airline airfares had narrowed to zero . freedom air low cost airline .\nby march of 2008 , air new zealand had decided to end the freedom air brand . the decision was made in order to consolidate passengers on mainline air new zealand flights . at the time there were no aircraft on freedom air\u2019s air operators certificate , as all flights were operated by zeal320 , and there was only one aircraft painted in the freedom air livery at the time of shut down .\nfreedom air and heat inc . can help you benefit by harnessing the power of the sun\nfreedom air is the low cost airline owned by national carrier , air new zealand and will fly under it\u2019s parent name from march 2008 .\nfreedom air offers professional flight training and is located only 20 minutes east of edmonton . freedom air personalizes your self - paced training program to your time frame and needs . freedom air is one of the only flight schools in canada to offer training with hand controls for those with disabilities .\nbelow , you can see the all the destinations that freedom air ( guam ) flies to .\nfreedom air and heat , inc . 1401 clearlake rd . cocoa , fl 32922 lic . # cac1814448\nneed cheap flights with freedom air ? use skyscanner to browse freedom air flights and find the lowest prices and most convenient freedom 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 .\nlooking for cheap flights with freedom air ? use skyscanner to browse freedom air flights and find the lowest prices and most convenient freedom 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 .\nfirst freedom of the air - the right or privilege , in respect of scheduled international air services , granted by one state to another state or states to fly across its territory without landing ( also known as a first freedom right ) .\n1976 bicentennial , aviation services , ltd . chose the business name of freedom air which engaged in flight instruction , sightseeing , and a commuter air carrier between saipan and tinian .\nmy experience with freedom heating and air conditioning was of excellence service : i will highly recommend this company to a friend .\nwe have left the\nlook and book\nlive so you can check alternative airlines flying on the old freedom air routes .\nyou can pay for your flights with freedom air in the currency and payment method of your choice when booking through alternative airlines .\nsecond freedom of the air - the right or privilege , in respect of scheduled international air services , granted by one state to another state or states to land in its territory for non - traffic purposes ( also known as a second freedom right ) .\nsixth freedom of the air - the right or privilege , in respect of scheduled international air services , of transporting , via the home state of the carrier , traffic moving between two other states ( also known as a sixth freedom right ) . the so - called sixth freedom of the air , unlike the first five freedoms , is not incorporated as such into any widely recognized air service agreements such as the\nfive freedoms agreement\n.\nbrowse the most popular freedom air flight routes to destinations worldwide . alternative airlines can help you make reservations on freedom air for international flights to lots of destinations . use the following list of routes to help you plan your next flight . book freedom air flights on alternative airlines to save big ! alternative airlines is an online travel agency , specialising in booking lesser known airlines and remote destinations .\nfreedom air and heat is proud to offer residents of brevard and indian river counties the latest technology available from lennox for your home air conditioning and heating system using the sunsource home energy system .\nif your ac isn ' t pumping out cool air , the team at freedom air heating & ac can get it up and running again . our air condition repairs are guaranteed to work or you won ' t have to pay for our service . we help clients in bluffton , sc get their air conditioning units back to peak operating condition .\nfreedom destinations ltd is one of the uk ' s largest independent travel companies .\nan air force mq - 9 reaper from the 62nd expeditionary reconnaissance squadron takes off march 13 from kandahar air base , afghanistan , for a mission in support of operation enduring freedom . ( u . s . air force photo / staff sgt . james l . harper jr . )\nskyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flights with freedom air 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 freedom air , choose from the list of flights with freedom air 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 .\neighth freedom of the air - the right or privilege , in respect of scheduled international air services , of transporting cabotage traffic between two points in the territory of the granting state on a service which originates or terminates in the home country of the foreign carrier or ( in connection with the so - called seventh freedom of the air ) outside the territory of the granting state ( also known as a eighth freedom right or\nconsecutive cabotage\n) .\nthird freedom of the air - the right or privilege , in respect of scheduled international air services , granted by one state to another state to put down , in the territory of the first state , traffic coming from the home state of the carrier ( also known as a third freedom right ) .\nfourth freedom of the air - the right or privilege , in respect of scheduled international air services , granted by one state to another state to take on , in the territory of the first state , traffic destined for the home state of the carrier ( also known as a fourth freedom right ) .\nthe freedom air technicians were friendly and competent . although they were still working at 7 pm , they stayed until everything was done right . great job !\nninth freedom of the air - the right or privilege of transporting cabotage traffic of the granting state on a service performed entirely within the territory of the granting state ( also known as a ninth freedom right or\nstand alone\ncabotage ) .\nfifth freedom of the air - the right or privilege , in respect of scheduled international air services , granted by one state to another state to put down and to take on , in the territory of the first state , traffic coming from or destined to a third state ( also known as a fifth freedom right ) .\na cooling system failure is a major hassle , whether you ' re a homeowner or manage a business . but with emergency air conditioning repair service from freedom air heating & ac in bluffton , sc , you don ' t have to suffer for long . at freedom air heating & ac , we offer expert repair and maintenance services designed to ensure the reliable , efficient operation of your cooling equipment .\nworking with air force forward air controllers . the u . s . air force provides combat search and rescue capability , as well as aeromedical evacuations using c - 17 transports . additionally , the use of remotely piloted aircraft ( rpa ) has dramatically increased during operation enduring freedom . this included the first use of the\nair france deploys a vast and effective global network , offering frequent flights to a wide variety of destinations . in metropolitan france , air france flights serve 25 cities . across all continents , air france operates several flights every week , even every day , to numerous destinations . that ' s giving you freedom to travel !\nfreedom air operated a fleet of boeing 737 aircraft ( photo : grahame hutchison [ gfdl 1 . 2 urltoken or gfdl 1 . 2 urltoken ] , via wikimedia commons )\na b - 2 spirit takes off for an operation iraqi freedom bombing mission while other aircraft from 40th air expeditionary wing prepare to launch from a forward - deployed location .\nn . a . t . e . - certified technicians freedom air and heat , inc . requires all technicians to receive rigorous hvac technical certification as part of their employment .\nafter establishing a runway and clearing airspace , combat controllers give a c - 130 take off clearance and provide air traffic control while during a mission in support of operation enduring freedom .\nskyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flights with freedom air without having to enter specific dates or even destinations , making it the best place to find cheap flights for your trip .\nfreedom honda sumter is proud to be a part of the sumter community , the home of shaw air force base . we recognize the contributions made by our military personnel serving at shaw air force base and want to extend our thanks to these heroic servicemen and women .\nfreedom air is no more . for those of us who have enjoyed this yellow liveried , sunshine and smiles airline this is a tragic demise , but the reason behind the cessation of service is compelling , when low cost carriers are owned by full service service carriers then the only rationale to keep them alive is if they deliever lower air fares to their passengers , once freedom air failed to be able to do this the writing was on the wall .\nwe accept paypal making flight purchases with freedom air easy and more secure for customers . paypal is one of the leading forms of online payment , with more than 169 million accounts worldwide .\nspecializing in residential and commercial air conditioning installation , freedom air heating & ac is dedicated to keeping clients in bluffton , sc nice and cool . no job is too big or small , and we aim to deliver complete customer satisfaction on every project we undertake . we also offer a wide selection of air conditioner models at affordable prices to meet your specific needs .\nfreedom is very professional and courteous . i have a home appliance warranty and they chose freedom . edgar came to my house on a tuesday night at dinner time . he was dressed well , his truck was nice , and he took the time to really explain everything that was going wrong with my hvac . he was very thorough to rule out different problems too . freedom has helped to make a bad situation better ! i will definitely request freedom for my future air and heat issues . . . .\nfreedom air services c - 49 , 3rd floor , lajpat nagar ii delhi , india tel : 91 11 2981 - 3311 \u2022 fax : 91 11 2981 - 8737 email : ni . liamletria @ riamodeerf\nby 2007 the fleet had transitioned from the boeing 737 to the airbus a320 . at the time , all airbus a320s under air new zealand were operated under the zeal320 air operators certificate .\nhaving a well - functioning heating and air conditioning system is essential for any bluffton , sc property owner . for all of your heating and cooling needs , trust the professionals at freedom air heating & ac . our established team of contractors is equipped to handle all jobs large and small , including :\nfreedom air began operations in december of 1995 , using a sole boeing 757 - 200 . the airline competed directly with kiwi , by offering low - cost trans - tasman flights from secondary airports in new zealand .\nin the summer of 1995 , a new carrier entered the trans - tasman market offering low - fares and no frills , service . this airline was kiwi travel international airlines . in response to the new competition in its home market , air new zealand , via its subsidiary mount cook airline , launched freedom air .\na u . s . air force cv - 22 osprey from the 8th special operations squadron , air force special operations command , hurlburt field , fla . , flies a night mission in support of operation enduring freedom , afghanistan on april 28 , 2010 . ( u . s . army photo ) ( released )\ngive the professionals at freedom air and heat a call to discuss your home\u2019s options for a new , energy efficient sunsource home energy system , and start saving money today ! we\u2019re available 24 / 7 for your convenience .\nproudly serving brevard county and indian river county communities with all your air conditioning and heating system needs .\nfloyd did a great job explaining everything about the air conditioning system and what all the deals were .\nhvac work requires skill , so when you need a new part or system installed , repaired , or maintained , let freedom air heating & ac handle the task from start to finish . when you work with us , you ' ll have a dedicated hvac professional available to answer any questions that arise and update you every step of the way . to schedule an appointment for an on - site estimate , call freedom air heating & ac today .\n, while other support functions included aerial port operations , civil engineer construction projects , air base defense , convoy operations , and thousands of\nin lieu of\ntaskings in which air force personnel performed duties supporting u . s . army operations . also , in 2011 , the air force deployed the newly acquired\nan mq - 1 predator unmanned aerial vehicle and an f - 16 fighting falcon return from an operation iraqi freedom combat mission .\nshaw air force base opened as shaw air field on august 30 , 1941 . the base ' s mission was to train air cadets to fly . the airfield was named after lieutenant ervin david shaw . a native of sumter county , lt . shaw was one of the first combat pilots to fly in world war i . operating under the under the authority of the army air corps southeast air corps training center , shaw ' s air corps basic flying school commenced its mission to run the flying school in june . flying activities began in october 1941 . during world war ii , shaw field housed german prisoners of war , some of whom became us citizens when the fighting ended .\nromero and jermaine were very professional . would recommend the two of them to anyone . very hard working and shows they really want your business . can ' t thank them enough . i know freedom air is be proud to have them on their team .\nan f - 117 and f - 15s prepare to launce from a forward deployed air base in the middle east .\ntravel with cheap flight on famous destinations with us . thai lion air presents you to have good experience with us .\nall our flights and air holidays are atol protected by the civil aviation authority . our atol no . is 6299 . bookings without flights are separately protected by the association of british travel agents . abta w5359 . copyright 2017 freedom destinations ltd - all rights reserved .\n. combat operations , including combat air patrols , continue to support\ntroops in contact\nsituations . aircraft used included the\nat freedom air heating & ac , our goal is to offer the most reasonably priced hvac work in bluffton , sc . because we value our customers , we do everything we can to keep service costs down without skimping on quality . we also pride ourselves on our :\ni contacted freedom air on monday night and someone was out to my house the next morning . very knowledgeable of what he was doing . he explained everything to me that was going on with my unit and ensured me that he would get everything straightened out for me .\nas always another great dvd by world air routes . nice scenery of new zealand and australia . outstanding briefing by the ground ops . manager at hamilton and wayne dodge ( vp & general manager of freedom air ) . viewers will get to see an interesting contest on new zealand facts / trivia and win some nice prizes during one of the flights . great airline and great dvd . thank you war !\nthe carrier briefly operated flights to nadi international airport in fiji , as well as some domestic routes in new zealand , such as between auckland and christchurch . these were later removed to focus on low - cost , trans - tasman flights that had been at the core of freedom air\u2019s operation .\nafter world war ii , shaw army airfield was transferred to the continental air forces in april 1945 . the following year , the air defense command assumed authority over shaw , with the airfield serving as home to the 414th and 415th night fighter squadrons for nearly a year .\nanthony floyd , freedom air sales rep . couldn\u2019t be better placed within an organization . great face for the company . he listens . we were able to asses the best possible solutions for the needs of our home , household , finances and what options were available in the market . t . sampson\ni came across many salesman and this guy anthony floyd was very personable and knowledgeable . he came to my house 10 minutes early and i said to him\u201d you don\u2019t mess around do you ? his response was no sir i don\u2019t . i look forward to doing business with freedom heating & air .\nseventh freedom of the air - the right or privilege , in respect of scheduled international air services , granted by one state to another state , of transporting traffic between the territory of the granting state and any third state with no requirement to include on such operation any point in the territory of the recipient state , i . e the service need not connect to or be an extension of any service to / from the home state of the carrier .\nfreedom air is always are courteous and professional on every visit and even on the phone . james always wears his shoe covers and is always attentive to my needs . i have had prior experience with another company and i felt as if they were dishonest with me so i switched to freedom air that was referred to me from a co - worker . james always educates me on my system to make sure i understand why my system functions the way it does . this is more than any other company would in my experience so i am very confident that they are treating me right on every visit . i highly recommend this company to anyone .\nwhether you own a home in bluffton & hilton head or are in charge of managing a large commercial building , it\u2019s essential that you maintain a comfortable indoor environment throughout the year . that\u2019s where freedom air heating & ac comes in . as an established hvac company , we offer a variety of services to suit your needs .\nwe have technicians that have been serving the freedom team for over a decade . your family is our family ! we pride ourselves on maintaining long term relationships with our employees and customers .\nto afghanistan for the first time . the 179th airlift wing of the ohio air national guard became the first unit to deploy in a direct support role to an army combat aviation brigade . although operation enduring freedom refers primarily to operations in afghanistan , it also includes military operations in other areas , such as the horn of africa and the philippines . in sum , operation enduring freedom demonstrated the ability of the air force to conduct sustained combat and support operations over an extended period of time . while working within the constraints of a high operations tempo , the air force conducted familiar missions , undertook new ones , and used technology in innovative ways to enhance situational awareness at all levels and provide a significant level of intelligence information to war fighters , all while operating in some of the most austere and forbidding terrain in the world . read the report :\n) were used by the b - 1 and b - 52 for the first time . in line with initial planning efforts , in the opening months of operation enduring freedom nearly 70 percent of the munitions expended were precision guided . other air force missions include intelligence , surveillance , and reconnaissance ( isr ) operations through the use of satellites and the\nmy ac unit died this past week so i called 4 local hvac companies for pricing and availability to do an install . of the 4 companies , freedom hvac offered me the best price and they even installed the entire system within 24 hours ! ! ! remarkable ! ! we are super happy that we chose freedom hvac and the equipment that was recommended by michael b . people were great and installers were top notch ! ! ! highly recommended for all your hvac needs ! they have a customer for life with me and my family . thank you freedom hvac ! ! !\nair force loadmasters assigned to the 816th expeditionary airlift squadron conduct an airdrop from a c - 17 globemaster iii aircraft sept . 2 , 2009 , over the southern region of afghanistan . pallets are being airdropped to provide needed supplies to ground personnel . ( u . s . air force photo / staff sgt . shawn weismiller )\nthis is a great way to get a taste of what your training will be like at freedom air . after spending some time on the ground familiarizing yourself with the aircraft , you ' ll sit in the left seat and take the controls of a cessna 172 ! you ' ll be sure to catch the flying bug after an unforgettable experience like this .\nanthony floyd is a caring and knowledgeable representative of freedom air . he impressed me with his explanations and i never felt i was being rushed . he educated me on things i didn ' t know about hvac and he even drew pictures vividly , so i could see how everything works . i was very impressed and felt like i could sell one too thank you anthony\nthis particular freedom air dvd has enabled me to enjoy the flight from the front seat ( cockpit ) as i have flown this airline many times across the tasman in the back with the rest . i have flown 737 aircraft often ( microsoft flight simulator ) and was great to see / hear the real pilots in flght . i will purchase more dvd ' s in your great range soon .\nwant to know more about the worldwide destinations offered by air france ? select your location on the map and click on the city of your choice for more information on flight routes .\nthe 20th fighter wing continues as the host wing at shaw air force base today . as such , it provides human resources , materials , and facilities for the operation of the base .\nfrom daikin . this scheme is designed to help contractors become accredited as partners for daikin and freedom , it gives access to specified projects and improves warranty terms , along with providing marketing materials for you to promote your business .\nthe entire experience with freedom air of bluffton sc , from the first visit to the installation , was exceptional ! the completed system was installed within a week . the staff is delightful to work with , the prices are reasonable , and the work is professional . ramiro was our installer and i could not have been more pleased with his consideration and professionalism . i honestly highly recommend this company to anyone in need .\nfreedom air responded right away to our initial call and when i expressed a concern about the diagnosis of the problem with our heater , the owner of the company himself came to our house to reassess the problem - on the night before thanksgiving ! they were persistent in working with our home warranty company to get the work covered for us . they were very good at communicating with me about what was going on .\nmy wife and i shopped for a new heat pump and cooling system for our vacation rental home in hilton head island , sc . we found freedom air heating and air conditioning and talked extensively with them about our needs and goals for achieving operating efficiency and savings . michael and edgar were great to work with . they responded with a great system and a great competitive price . the installation was performed as promised meeting our timeline . the owner of the company came by to review the work and to check on our satisfaction . this is a great way to do business . i recommend this company highly .\nmy recent service provided by freedom air conditioning has been exceptional ! i have received professional treatment from the first phone call to the completion of the job . jim is great at explaining what is going on & how to fix it on a level i could understand . i liked that he could give me a window of arrival time & usually arrives earlier . i thought his price for replacing my entire a . c . unit was reasonable & my electric bill was $ 100 less the first month . if all businesses ran the way freedom runs this would be an awesome country . thanks to you & every member of your team ! ! !\nuntil i watched the freedom air dvd , i had no idea that new zealand was so beautiful . once again , the pilots do a wonderful job of briefing us - and the first flight of the program from hamilton to brisbane filmed entirely in the cabin was great . my favorite part of the dvd is the take - off from wellington - looks like an absolutely great place to visit . another highly recommended program ! !\ninitially , control was held by mount cook airline but was later transferred to parent air new zealand . the airline beat its competitor out of the market with kiwi travel international ceasing operation in 1996 .\nfreedom air was based in auckland and operated a fleet of boeing 737s through march of 2008 . this program takes you on domestic flights between the 3 destinations it serves on this network as well as on a roundtrip across the tasman . you will sit in the cabin for 1 flight and in the cockpit for all others . also included are interviews with the airline ' s vice president and general manager as well as the line operations manager in hamilton .\nfreedom are a distributor with a difference . wholly owned and managed by engineers , for engineers . our background gives us a unique understanding of your needs . we are an extension to your business and as such our success is built on your \u200d\u200d\u200dsuccess .\ninterview : eric foner , author of ' gateway to freedom ' while writing his new book , historian eric foner relied on a recently discovered record of slaves ' escapes . he says the documents paint a\nrevealing picture\nof life on the underground railroad .\nthis is a follow - up to my review of 6 / 30 / 16 . today , 8 / 3 / 16 , freedom heating and air conditioning made a good faith effort to restore their name and reputation . they replaced my entire hvac unit at no cost to me . and as james anderson promised , i ' d be treated the same as if i had paid for this unit . not many businesses go to this extent to restore customer confidence and / or reputation . i believe we can move forward with our newly restored business relationship .\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 .\nwe had freedom here to service six or seven of our units they were very professional and courteous and always on time recommendations were good and i love the way they operate . i would like for them to come to georgia and do some work for me if they come that far ( savannah ) my number is 912 - 844 - 6298\nfoner ' s new book , gateway to freedom : the hidden history of the underground railroad , focuses on new york . according to foner , the city was a crucial way station in the railroad ' s northeast corridor , which brought fugitive slaves from the upper south through philadelphia and on to upstate new york , new england and canada .\nmultiple air charter flights can be arranged to fly simultaneously , allowing for global outreach and maximum efficiency . precious time is saved through expedited boarding and en - route meetings . even ground transportation will be arranged at your departure and your destination airports , ensuring that each private charter flight is seamless .\nin september 1947 , the united states established a separate branch of the military for the united states air force . this event led to the renaming of shaw army airfield to shaw air force base in january 1948 . with the hobson plan now in place , shaw became home to the 20th fighter - bomber wing which activated on august 15 , 1947 . shaw afb also housed the 363rd tactical reconnaissance wing , the 432nd tactical reconnaissance wing , the 4411th combat crew training group , the 66th tactical reconnaissance wing , the 363d fighter wing , and the 363d tactical fighter wing ( 363d tfw ) .\nfloyd did a very good presentation today and knows his job . he was eager to help me find a way to get me a new air coditioning unit . we went through all of the financing options and waiting to see if i get approved now . i was definitely pleased at what he was able to today .\nhe did an outstanding job presenting the project for me . floyd was very professional , friendly and took his time explaining everything . we needed new central air and some of the things he told us we didn\u2019t know we needed to know such as space in our attic or crawl space . he was mailing everything easier for his technicians . we thank him\nthe airline continued to operate into the early 2000s , transitioning from the boeing 757 to a fleet of boeing 737 aircraft . by 2004 the airline had five boeing 737 - 300 aircraft in its fleet . freedom saw routes from the australian east coast to cities in new zealand , including flights from secondary cities in new zealand such as hamilton , wellington , dunedin , and palmerston north . out of those cities , only wellington and dunedin still have trans - tasman service .\nfloyd gave us our options and made me feel relieved with the option that we chose . we currently were worried about the dust , pollen and mildew possibly getting out of hand with our indoor unit . however , he explained to us every little detail and how the indoor air quality works . i didn\u2019t want to buy a new inside unit just , because it was building up in my house . i made a decision and feel better now . thanks\nto my favorite comfort advisor . very thorough in his explanations . he demonstrated all his skills and used so many tools . i can\u2019t hear as good in one air and he\u2019s very patient . my nurse came by today to see me and my son is out town at the moment and with all that he waited for my nurse to get done checking me and my son to get done out of his meeting . bright young man you\u2019ve a great employee .\ntoday , floyd did an excellent job going over options with us on replacing my old air conditioning system . he came out did a load calculation and explained to us what that was and how it works . he was also patient and always told me to take my time when i was rushing . i\u2019ve learned a lot from this young man in just a few hours of him being here . would definitely recommend anybody to him if looking to buy a new unit .\na lot of information we have of the underground railroad is really memoirs from a long time after the civil war and you know . . . people ' s memory is sometimes a little faulty , sometimes a little exaggerated ,\nfoner tells fresh air ' s terry gross .\nso here we have documents right from the moment these things are happening \u2014 and it ' s a very unusual and revealing picture of the world of these fugitive slaves and the people who assisted them .\nthe end of the cold war led to significant reductions in u . s . military personnel in europe after the berlin wall fell . the 20th fighter wing was transferred from the now defunct flight line at raf upper heyford , england and reassigned to shaw air force base in december 1993 . since the move to shaw afb in 1994 , the 20th fighter wing continues its involvement in numerous missions including operation uphold democracy in haiti . they supported nato operations during the kosovo war and enforced no - fly zones over iraq during the 1990s .\nin the mid - 1980s commercial mobile telephony took to the air . the north american terrestrial system or nats was introduced by airfone in 1984 . general telephone and electric soon bought out the company . the aeronautical public correspondence or apc service breaks down into two divisions . the first is the ground or terrestial based system ( tapc ) . that ' s where aircraft placed telephone calls go directly to a ground station . the satellite - based division , which came much later , places calls to a satellite which then relays the transmission to a ground station .\nfor over 30 years , we have served the islands of guam , rota , tinian and saipan . from a sightseeing and commuter air carrier between saipan and tinian , we have expanded into schedule and demand passenger services , as well as cargo operations . with the help of this company , the fine folks at haven and tsmr , we have been able to flesh out our technology to better benefit our customers . our computer systems have been fully upgraded , and we have everything back online thanks to this low cost data recovery provider . although we have grown to include over 120 employees , we are still proud to be locally owned and operated and take pride in delivering warm service in a \u201chafa adai\u201d fashion .\nlooking to make use of our services for an extended period of time , speak to us for the most comprehensive solutions that will meet your requirements and time period .\nalternative airlines handles all your travel arrangements and payments , complete with ticketed confirmation . we do not direct you to other websites or service providers .\nwe help you through the process . this is what makes us alternative airlines .\nbrowse for flights , find some amazing deals , make a reservation and pay in the currency of your choice today 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", "topic": 32}], "title": "bossov ballet theatre", "paragraphs": ["bossov ballet theatre ' s 2017 summer . . . - bossov ballet theatre at mci\nan introduction to bossov ballet theatre on the maine central institute campus in pittsfield , maine . bossov ballet : where classical ballet lives ! part 1 of 2\nbossov ballet theatre at maine central institute is both a performing company and an international pre - professional ballet school .\ne i have seen with the bossov ballet theatre company have been amazing . tonight ' s performanc\nartistic director andrei petrovitch bossov warms up before teaching ballet classes at the bossov ballet theatre in pittsfield , maine , february 12 , 2007 . bossov danced with the kirov ballet company in russia for 20 years before founding . . .\nfounder : bossov ballet theatre student dancers rehearse as founder michael wyly watches in 2008 at maine central institute in pittsfield .\nthe pittsfield - based bossov ballet theatre is undergoing changes with artistic director andrei bossov\u2019s return to russia in august and the retirement of executive director michael wyly .\nartistic director andrei petrovitch bossov gives instructions during class at the bossov ballet theatre in pittsfield , maine , february 12 , 2007 . bossov danced with the kirov ballet company in russia for 20 years before founding the . . .\nplease fill out the form below and click on the submit button . a representative from bossov ballet theatre will contact you shortly .\nbossov ballet : natalya getman , far right , rehearses with the bossov ballet cast of \u201cthe nutcracker\u201d at maine central institute in pittsfield on thursday . getman is the new artistic director for bossov following the departure of andrei bossov .\nartistic director andrei petrovitch bossov warms up before teaching ballet classes at the bossov ballet theatre in pittsfield , maine , february 12 , 2007 . bossov danced with the kirov ballet company in russia for 20 years before founding the ballet school in maine with michael d . wyly , retired u . s . marine colonel .\nbossov ballet : natalya getman , center , instructs the ballerinas with the bossov ballet theatre during a rehearsal at maine central institute in pittsfield on thursday . mci now oversees the company since founders andrei bossov have returned to russia . getman , who has choreographed many bossov and opera house productions , is the company\u2019s artistic director of bossov . the bossov ballet will be performing \u201cthe nutcracker\u201d this month at the waterville opera house .\nren\u00e9e is a former principal dancer of bossov ballet theatre and a 2002 graduate of the bbt program at maine central institute where she studied under the direction of founding artistic director andrei bossov .\nelena petrichenko and sergey chumakov are both graduates of the state academic choreography institute in perm , russia , where they majored in the classical choreography section . their early work included the moscow state ballet company at bolshoi theatre , the classic and modern choreography theatre in moscow , the russian classical ballet theatre , the classical and modern choreography theatre , and the russian ballet of the 21st century .\nartistic director andrei petrovitch bossov gives instructions during class at the bossov ballet theatre in pittsfield , maine , february 12 , 2007 . bossov danced with the kirov ballet company in russia for 20 years before founding the ballet school in maine with michael d . wyly , retired u . s . marine colonel .\nbossov ballet theatre ' s summer program provides comprehensive russian training ( vaganova method ) with a strong emphasis on technique , pointe , partnering , variation and character .\nbossov ballet : natalya getman , left , shares a moment with maine central institue sophomore diyun wang , 16 , during a rehearsal for \u201cthe nutcracker\u201d last week . the bossov ballet theatre is now a part of the pittsfield school . getman is the company\u2019s new artistic director , succeeding andrei bossov .\ndo you have more specific information about the location of bossov ballet theatre ? why didn ' t you say so ? you can improve yelp by sharing it here .\nplease enter your question ( s ) about the bossov ballet summer intensive program . \u200b\u200b\n\u201cthe breadth and width and reach of ballet is large indeed , \u201d said col . michael wyly , a former u . s . marine who founded the bossov ballet theatre and serves as its charismatic executive director .\nnew direction : retired u . s . marine col . micheal wyly , founder of the bossov ballet theatre , in his office in pittsfield with mementoes of his two careers .\nwyly spoke affectionately about the ballet and bossov , whom he counts as a close friend .\nstudents with the esteemed bossov ballet , a ballet school based at maine central institute in pittsfield , performed early friday evening as part of the ballet ' s 15th anniversary .\nthe hope is that eventually , the ballet school will develop enough talent for bossov to have his own professional , touring ballet company .\nrising star : bossov ballet theatre artistic director andrei bossov shares a light moment with student gabby perkins in april 2013 during instruction at maine central institute in pittsfield . perkins was one of 15 foreigners to be accepted for enrollment at the vaganova ballet academy in russia earlier this year .\nhe described bossov as a very good school of classical ballet , producing dancers ready for professional work in top ballet companies around the world .\n\u201cfrom my point of view , we\u2019re continuing our collaboration with bossov ballet theatre as usual , but it\u2019s kind of added a nice piece to it . we\u2019re working with mci as well . \u201d\nbossov ballet theatre at maine central institute will perform \u201cgiselle\u201d at 7 p . m . friday and saturday , july 28 and 29 , at williamson performing arts center , 9 school st . , in fairfield .\npittsfield , maine \u2014 the bossov ballet theatre program has brought a lot to pittsfield in its 15 - year partnership with maine central institute , a semi - private boarding school in pittsfield . to count a few :\nvideo audition dvds can be mailed to : bossov ballet theatre , maine central institute , 295 main street , pittsfield , me 04967 . please send links to youtube and other online audition videos to : bossovballet @ urltoken .\nbossov ballet theatre is part of maine central institute , a private high school serving grades 9 - 12 and post graduate . summer attendees will reside in one of the four dorms on campus , supervised by residential staff .\nit looks like we don ' t have a specific address for bossov ballet theatre , which makes giving directions tricky . this business might not have an official storefront , or it might move to multiple locations throughout the day .\nandrei petrovitch bossov , the former soviet ballet star , looks into the wall - length mirror and barks french ballet terms in a thick , indecipherable russian accent .\nkey to continuing the high quality of bossov\u2019s work is the appointment of natalya nikolaevna getman as the ballet\u2019s new director , according to hopkins . getman was bossov\u2019s assistant artistic director for 12 years .\ngleason : but then , all at once , the school where bossov had been teaching ran out of money , and bossov returned to russia .\nbossov ballet theatre at maine central institute brings the enchanting story of don quixote to life on the williamson center stage . this ballet , based on the novel \u201cdon quixote de la mancha\u201d by miguel de cervantes , tells the story of the adventurer don quixote and his search for his beloved , dulcinea . with music by composer ludwig minkus , choreography by marius petipa and staging by bossov ballet artistic director natalya getman , this beautiful take on the iconic ballet will enthrall the whole family .\nbossov , who started the ballet with founder wyly 18 years ago , said he plans to come back to maine regularly to visit and be an integral part of the ballet program .\nbossov ballet theatre ' s summer program provides comprehensive russian training ( vaganova method ) with a strong emphasis on technique , pointe , partnering , variation and character . the school will be holding a one - week program and a five - week program .\ngetman , an accomplished dancer , performed with the moscow ballet in more than 40 cities around the world before joining bossov in 2001 .\nms . cox has performed professionally with ballet companies throughout new england and california , such as new simsbury light opera , centennial theater , state street ballet company , robinson ballet company , bossov ballet theatre , nutmeg ballet and atlantic ballet company . her recent roles as principal dancer include cinderella , sugar plum fairy , dew drop fairy , snow queen , giselle , christmas angel , paper ballerina , queen ravenna and jasmine . she has also performed lead roles in raymonda , firebird , carmen , marzipan , voices of spring , holly and ivy and storybook princesses .\nwhile attending simmons college in boston , ren\u00e9e traveled to maine to perform with portland ballet company and bossov ballet theare . after graduating in 2006 , ren\u00e9e moved back to maine permanently and began her marketing career , and simultaneously , her career as a ballet instructor .\nlater in the same year , ren\u00e9e studied at american ballet theatre in new york city where she trained with renowned instructors and performed in an excerpt production of swan lake as staged by leslie browne .\nin addition , they are principal dancers with the magdeburg opera and ballet theatre in germany and with the russian theatre in berlin . petrichenko and chumakov have traveled and worked in multiple countries including the united states , argentina , canada , england , germany , ireland , israel , jordan , malta , mexico , norway , qatar and spain .\nbut the nonprofit ballet company and school at maine central institute will continue to offer world - class instruction and performances , according to bossov officials .\nmci headmaster chris hopkins also addressed the audience , which included about 20 bossov alumni .\nbossov : because , again , you will touch the beauty just by your eyes .\nover the years , both bossov and getman , who auditioned to work with bossov in 2001 , got their u . s . citizenship . wyly , a retired 30 - year u . s . marine colonel with a master\u2019s degree in russian history , taught russian history to the ballet students . in addition to ballet , bossov also taught freestyle dancing and acting , according to wyly .\nbossov danced with the famed kirov ballet on world tours and shared the stage with mikhail baryshnikov , but today choreographs and teaches ballet in obscure pittsfield , a rural town of 4 , 214 near bangor , maine .\nthe effusive colonel , a born raconteur , often draws parallels between the marine corps and the corps de ballet . on his battered , black steel desk sits a small bronze statue of the flag raising on iwo jima . bossov ballet theatre , he notes , was incorporated on feb . 23 , 1996 \u2013 51 years to the day after mt . suribachi was captured .\njust so : andrei bossov during rehearsal at the maine central institute in pittsfield in 1999 .\nandrei bossov : it ' s very bad , i can tell you , right now .\nthough named for its virtuoso , the bossov ballet theatre is here \u2013 housed at maine central institute , a private high school \u2013 because of the sheer will of this man : col . michael duncan wyly . the retired commanding officer and balletomane started the children ' s ballet school in 1996 in an effort to make his young daughter ' s dream of becoming a ballerina come true .\n\u201ci called andre , transatlantic , and said , \u2018we need to get you back , \u2019\u201d wyly recalled . \u201ci met him at boston\u2019s logan airport in 1996 . it was the 23rd of february , 1996 , that i put my money down at the augusta state house and founded bossov ballet theatre as a nonprofit . \u201d\na marine brings international ballet to maine pittsfield , maine , is an unlikely place for world - class ballet , but then col . michael wyly is not the guy you would expect to start a ballet company . the retired marine commanding officer wanted to make his young daughter ' s dreams come true , so he lured retired russian ballet star andrei bossov to rural maine .\nbossov : they will go to the city and look at the performance . it change your life .\nwyly\u2019s wife , linda , sewed costumes for the company ; and their daughter , summer , studied under bossov . wyly said he wanted the best teacher for her and knew they had found it in bossov .\ngleason : bossov may not like talking , but wylie has plenty to say about ballet , which he often compares to combat . he says both require a similar kind of training .\npittsfield , maine , is an unlikely place for world - class ballet , but then col . michael wyly is not the guy you would expect to start a ballet company . the retired marine commanding officer wanted to make his young daughter ' s dreams come true , so he lured retired russian ballet star andrei bossov to rural maine .\nthe bossov ballet was founded in 1996 by a pittsfield resident , retired u . s . marine colonel michael wyly , who recruited former mariinsky ballet star andrei petrovitch bossov as its first artistic director . getman , who taught in the school\u2019s summer program , took over when bossov returned to russia . her teaching style is demanding and affectionate . \u201ci teach , i choreograph , i scream at them , and i love them , \u201d she says . \u201cthey\u2019re like my kids . \u201d\neither a video or in - person audition is required as part of the application for bossov ballet theatre ' s summer intensive program . in - person auditions take place on mci ' s campus in our founders studio or during our summer audition tour . in - person auditions will not be scheduled after may 1 . video auditions will be reviewed until may 15 .\n\u201cif you can learn classical ballet , you can learn anything in dance , \u201d he continued during a running commentary between numbers . bossov and his assistant , russian - born natalya getman , who also has devoted her life to ballet , stayed mostly behind the scenes .\nin its 10 years , the non - profit bossov ballet , with a $ 316 , 345 annual budget , has trained more than 2 , 000 students from nine countries and 26 states . but wyly counts only 48 elite dancers as graduates . of those , 28 have gone on to dance with professional ballet companies ( such as the joffrey ballet and bejart ballet ) , been accepted into competitive collegiate dance programs , or both .\nbossov is a tough drill sergeant . students ' holey pointe shoes and bruises showing through their opaque tights attest to their determination .\nagain\nis bossov ' s stock phrase ;\nclose\nis high praise .\nhe hopes the mci - bossov merger will help it grow and gain more financial stability . his wishes for bossov are that the studios are improved and more teachers are hired to help to attract more students , he said .\n\u201cthe time came that i cannot continue living away from my family , \u201d bossov said this week in an email .\ntheir partnership started when he persuaded bossov to return to the u . s . from russia in 1996 . bossov had been in the u . s . earlier and had worked with dancers at what was then the waterville performing arts center .\nthe choreographer and the combat veteran perform a unique pas de deux as artistic director and executive director . under their unlikely partnership , the bossov ballet carries on the art ' s much - revered imperial russian tradition yet aspires to become america ' s preeminent school for training dancers for the professional ballet .\na dozen families from eight states have relocated to pittsfield over the years so their teenagers could study under bossov . another 90 local youths and adults \u2013 ages 4 to 22 \u2013 take afternoon , evening , and saturday morning community classes , and a handful of them are also pre - professional dancers . in addition , the bossov ballet offers a rigorous , five - week summer intensive ballet camp that enrolls up to 80 .\n\u2014 stellar ballet performances by up - and - comers with worldwide tours in their futures .\nrussian ballet points technique . super piruettes and fuettes . 6 - 15 ages . \u0432\u0438\u0440\u0442\u0443\u043e\u0437\u044b .\nuntil august , bossov ballet was a separate entity from mci ; but now it is a program of the school and continues to work closely with the waterville opera house , where many of its performances are held .\nwyly said he imagined from the ballet\u2019s inception that it eventually would be turned over to mci .\nfeaturing some excerpts of classwork and choreography / rehearsals with former students of the ballet training centre .\ncalder taylor was born and raised in a small town in new hampshire . he began to pursue his dance career at the age of eleven . he attended main central institute , which has an intensive high school ballet program , bossov ballet theatre . after graduating , calder became a company member at ballet theatre of maryland . he has performed many roles including mr . brooks in little women , rothbart and siegfried in swan lake , arthur and mordred in excalibur , tybalt in romeo and juliet , ichabod and brom bones in the legend of sleepy hollow , dr . coppelius in copp\u00e9lia , the prince in cinderella , the beast in beauty and the beast , le fontaine in an american southwest carmen , the mad hatter in alice in wonderland , major general robert ross in star spangled sketches , the djinn in aladdin , prince ivan in the firebird , the king in the dancing princesses , theseus in a midsummer night ' s dream and the snow king , russian , spanish , merlitons , arabian , and drosselmeyer in the nutcracker . this is calder ' s eleventh season with the company along with it being his second season as the technical director of ballet theatre of maryland .\nthe 16 hard - core ballet students under the tutelage of bossov and russian ballerina - instructor natalya getman \u2013 most of them boarding students at maine central institute \u2013 practice as much as five hours a day , six days a week . ( tuition for full - time ballet students is $ 2 , 650 a year . )\nandrei bossov , 60 , moved back to st . petersburg , russia , in august after 20 years in the u . s .\nperformances will take place on friday , july 29 at 7 : 00 p . m . and saturday , july 30 at 2 : 00 p . m . at the williamson performing arts center , 9 school street , fairfield , maine . tickets are $ 15 per adult and $ 12 per youth / senior . there is also a special family pack ( 2 adults , 2 youths ) for $ 40 . tickets are available through bossov ballet theatre\u2019s website at urltoken\nbossov is rehearsing for its annual performance of \u201cthe nutcracker\u201d at waterville opera house . getman said audiences will see a full - length ballet dec . 13 to 15 with many changes from previous years aimed at enhancing the magical spirit of christmas .\nas one of six americans selected to compete in the 4 th international ballet competition in helsinki , finland in 2001 , ren\u00e9e was gifted the opportunity to train extensively with ballet masters from all over the world .\nnroll for private or semi - private ballet lessons please scroll down and fill - in the online form .\nlike wyly , getman said one does not have to be educated in ballet to enjoy and appreciate it . if a ballet is well done , certain moments will be etched in the viewer\u2019s mind , according to getman .\nit ' s bossov ' s intensity that attracts students , though jacob admits :\ni ' m a little bit scared of him sometimes .\nthis ballet was like a big bomb in the middle of my whole family ,\ncolonel wyly says .\n\u201cshe is a perfect mix of honoring the tradition of classical russian ballet \u2014 in particular , the vaganova technique \u2014 blended with an understanding of what today\u2019s ballet dancers need to be successful in professional companies , \u201d hopkins said .\ninstructors at the ballet training centre are all former professional dancers , who have trained and learned to instruct students .\n( most of the students , shown in these videos have had two - years of classical ballet training , or they found it necessary to significantly re - train , with ballet master jonathon levy , due to the level of insufficient and / or improper technique that they received and were taught prior to their taking lessons at the ballet training centre .\nstudents in these videos have since received scholarships to attended both college dance - degree programs and / or professional - level training programs at professional ( company ) schools , including : ballet arizona , a . k . lines ballet / san francisco , modas / new mexico , oklahoma city ballet , hubbard street dance chicago / summer intensive , cincinnati university conservatory of music - dance department , the royal welsh school of performing arts ( u . k ) , ballet west / salt lake city , and an ' invitation to audition ' for the professional - aspirant full - year academic residential program at canada ' s national ballet school / l ' \u00e9cole nationale de ballet du canada , in toronto .\n\u201cit\u2019s an exciting new chapter in the extraordinary , pre - professional ballet program , \u201d mci headmaster christopher hopkins said .\ngleason : what would you say to someone like me ? i ' ve never actually even seen a ballet performance .\nwyly , now 73 , hopes the ballet program will continue to send students to st . petersburg every other year , as it has in the past , he said . because of his status , bossov got students into places most people could not access in the city , he said .\ngentry fielder , a maine central institute junior from texas , has studied ballet for 10 years , most of it in dallas , new york city and boston . though he\u2019s the only male in the bossov program this year , he said he\u2019s found more acceptance in pittsfield than anywhere else .\npetrichenko and chumakov have been principal dancers with the crown of russia ballet since 2001 . their repertoire includes leading roles in :\n\u201cwhat is most unique is the excellence of a pre - professional ballet school and a top - notch prep school education in the same place , \u201d said williams , who added that bossov students in general also excel in the classroom , including some who have been among the top - ranked graduates .\ncarl\u2019s daughter elizabeth is a student at the lebanon ballet school and has recently participated in a few performances for city center ballet . carl and his wife jennifer are both educators and fervent advocates of arts education . he is grateful for the cultural and performance opportunities that city center ballet provides his family and the community , and wants to ensure the sustainability and continued growth of the company .\ncity center ballet , inc . \u2022 p . o . box 66 \u2022 lebanon , nh 03766 \u2022 603 / 448 - 9710\ngetman is thrilled to be working with mci and the opera house in directing \u201cthe nutcracker , \u201d her first full - length ballet .\nhis students stare back . they try to move as he moves , to literally become his mirror image . their common language is ballet .\nnancy was a founding member of the board of city center ballet in 1999 when her daughters danced with the company . she is actively involved in her community and is an occasional house manager at the lebanon opera house . she has volunteered in many capacities for city center ballet .\n1 . state the dancer ' s name , age , school where currently studying ballet and length of time en pointe ( if applicable ) .\nif a dancer participated in bossov ' s summer intensive program last year , he / she can send a current picture in first arabesque position en pointe ( if applicable ) in lieu of a video .\ngleason : so it ' s only natural that when he had two girls , wylie enrolled them in ballet . and one of them , summer , really took to it . but then wylie retired from the service and moved his family to maine . his daughter couldn ' t find the same quality of instruction - that is , until she found andrei bossov .\n\u201cit a private school where i can get a good education , \u201d she said . \u201cbut i\u2019m really here to study ballet with andre and natalya . \u201d\n\u2014 students from across maine , 16 states and 24 countries , who attend mci and study ballet more than two hours a day , six days a week .\nal russian teacher natalia . from the point of view of a fan who saw ballet at the bolshoy and kremlin since youth , i think that bbt is progressin\nthe bossov ballet typically mounts five productions a year and , lacking a performing arts center , exports its $ 15 - a - ticket shows to average audiences of 300 devotees in far - flung maine venues . wyly ' s wife , linda , hand - sews all the elaborate costumes of velvet , satin , and tulle with the help of two of the dancers ' mothers .\nbossov includes children ages 6 - 13 , some of whom live in the school district towns of pittsfield , burnham and detroit , according to hopkins . high school students also are enrolled in the ballet , including those from mci , which is a private academy that accepts boarding students from around the world and also is contracted by the three - town district as its high school .\nhollywood ' s new line cinema and its partner , mandeville films , are developing the true story of a children ' s ballet school run by battle - scarred marines into a feature film with the working title\nbrigg ' s ballet .\nno actors have been cast , but producers hope to begin shooting this fall .\n\u201cthree of our students were accepted in vaganova ballet academy in st . petersburg , \u201d he said . \u201cone ( gabrielle perkins ) is a student there now . \u201d\nren\u00e9e has extensively studied the vaganova teaching method , as developed by russian dancer and teacher agrippina vaganova , and largely uses this method in her classical ballet technique classes .\nfor mr . bossov , words do not communicate as well as dance itself .\nbecause of this limitation , the spirit and the soul and the human mind can be visualized on the stage by the dancer ' s body .\nmci admissions director clint williams , who was in the audience , said mci is an easy sell for serious ballet students , even ones who are more used to the cities .\nwylie : the ballet was a thing that said to me , without my ever figuring out why , the human race is actually , or can be , a pretty beautiful thing .\ni\u2019m a true fan of ballet , and i can totally say that this group does way more than just a great job . the bbt is a unique place to learn classical dance techniques\nthe ballet students gave a couple hundred students and community members a peek friday evening at what they\u2019ve been working so hard on . their hourlong exhibition , in a gymnasium transformed convincingly into a stage with a brilliant red background , swept through dances from \u201csleeping beauty , \u201d \u201cswan lake\u201d and others , as well as some of bossov\u2019s own choreography . in pairs , quartets and larger groups they spanned the sublime and the serious , garnering several standing ovations .\n\u201ci mean i used to live in new york , and the kids here are more open to ballet than they were in those other places , \u201d said fielder , who is trying to finish high school a year early so he can study ballet at the college level as soon as possible . \u201cfor a small town in maine , it\u2019s got some culture because of this program . \u201d\nthe colonel , who enlisted in the marine corps at 17 and served two tours in vietnam , retired in 1991 and moved his family to maine from virginia with the intent of writing a book on the art of war and becoming a vintner . but in 1995 , the youngest of wyly ' s two daughters , summer , then 13 , was a bossov prot\u00e9g\u00e9e at the waterville performing arts center when it abruptly closed . the ballet master retreated to mother russia .\ni treat him like a three - star general because he needs to be treated that way ,\ncolonel wyly says of bossov .\nand i respect him , you know , that much \u2013 as long as he remembers i ' m the four - star .\nthe bossov troupe includes dancers of many ages and levels of experience . dancers who attend mci during the school day , and qualify for the program ( after auditioning ) , are eligible to receive full academic credit for ballet training . all bbt students , regardless of whether or not they attend mci , train after school and with professional dancers who come to bbt to appear in guest roles . the experience of performing on stage with large casts of older and younger dancers is an invaluable opportunity for aspiring dancers .\nthe most important thing in ballet and war , wyly says , is training the troops . he explains performing this way :\nd - day is opening night . and the curtains open at h - hour .\ngleason : summer quit ballet a number of years ago . she ' s now a banquet captain at a marriott in fort lauderdale . but that didn ' t affect wylie ' s interest in keeping the school going .\ni had no notion of ever founding a ballet school ,\nsays wyly , an expert in maneuver warfare who has a stack of medals , including a purple heart .\ni just wanted to get andrei back !\ni just loved the idea of a hard - as - nails guy going into the world of ballet , then realizing it ' s just as strenuous as the world he comes from ,\nsays mandeville president todd lieberman .\ngleason : the ballet was\ncapelia ,\nbut wylie had no idea what he was going to see . and he went to the theater determined to be mad at the world . but then the music started . . .\nso much so that upon graduation , felicity had the choice of entering princeton university or joining the louisville ballet . she chose the latter and danced with the company for two years . she began her deferred studies at princeton in september .\nwith the recent bossov changes , the opera house this season is producing \u201cthe nutcracker , \u201d which will start dress rehearsals in waterville this week . hopkins is excited about mci\u2019s new role , working in an arena that includes a newly - renovated opera house , expanded colby college museum of art and other cultural activities in and around waterville .\nsusan started ballet at age 3 and continued to study throughout her professional dance career . when she moved to the area , learned about city center ballet , and saw the training and performance opportunity the company offers ( knowing how important both are ) , she decided to become involved on a deeper level . susan has also been involved with not - for - profit organizations and knows the support they need to stay alive and thriving . she hopes to open new doors and bring the company to more of the upper valley .\nlast chance to receive discount rate at hilton garden inn for patrons of bbt ' s swan lake . book by july 12 online at urltoken using the group code\nballet\nor call 207 . 262 . 0099 . tickets urltoken pc katarina weissbach with hilton garden inn - bangor maine\ntom had two daughters who were active as city center ballet dancers between 1998 and 2004 . in that time , he came to appreciate the unbelievable opportunity the company offers to our community by offering performance opportunities to dancers and audiences alike . he serves on the board to help preserve this treasure .\nrehearsing for the performances in russia , the tousled - haired ben , in black tights and a white t - shirt , observes :\nballet class is all a preparation for the stage . i see myself come out in my dancing . there ' s me behind andrei ' s choreography .\nthank you for contacting us ! we will be in contact with as soon as possible - usually within 24 to 48 hours , depending on when you sent us your request . so thank you for contacting rvca ' s ballet training centre . where we are\ntraining tomorrow ' s performing artists - today !\nnatalya getman was born in russia . she was a gymnastics champion by the age of ten and studied dance at the leningrad academy choreographic school ( kirov theater ) under kovaleva . in 1993 , getman graduated with honors from the uzbek choreographic school under inna kevorkova ' s instruction . upon graduation from the uzbek school , she joined the turkmenistan state theater of ballet and opera where her repertoire included :\nit ' s tuesday night , and the students gather in front of the ballet master \u2013 and the mirror \u2013 in founders hall studio to hone their technique and rehearse\nthe four seasons ,\nto be performed in may at the franco - american heritage center in lewiston , maine . the next production is\ndon quixote\nat the waterville opera house , in waterville , maine , in august .\nwe ' d be sitting in go noi island in vietnam \u2013 where there was not even a tree and it was 100 degrees every day \u2013 and mike , in the resupply , would get his copy of gourmet magazine ,\nrecalls us sen . james webb ( d ) of virginia , a bossov director who , in 1969 , served with wyly in vietnam ' s infamous an hoa basin , site of some of the heaviest fighting of the war .\nit wasn ' t terribly surprising he ' d get his teeth into this .\nbased on a story by theophile gautier and jules henri vernoy de st . georges , \u201cgiselle\u201d tells the tale of lost innocence and love\u2019s eternal power to forgive , with a dash of gothic ghosts to keep the heart beat racing . with choreography after jean coralli , jules perrot , and marius petipa to adolphe adam\u2019s soaring musical score , artistic director natalya getman\u2019s staging of this iconic ballet will cast a spell on the entire family .\nmarc is a founding member of city center ballet ( 1999 ) and has been the company\u2019s treasurer ever since . he is married to linda g . copp , the artistic director of the company . even after all this time , he is still awed and delighted by the dedication and hard work that she , her staff , volunteers , and especially her young adult dancers put into each and every production . marc is a computer consultant serving small law offices in the upper valley .\neleven teenaged ballerinas in black leotards and white tights glide and spin to piano music from giselle in the high - ceilinged studio at founders hall on the maine central institute campus . when the music stops , artistic director natalya nikolaevna getman tells them , \u201cit looks like birds taking a bath . they\u2019re the cutest things when they take a bath \u2014 have you seen them ? \u201d getman , a russian native and former dancer with the moscow ballet , flutters her arms frantically , and the girls laugh . \u201ci don\u2019t want a bird . let\u2019s try again . \u201d\nthe point of training is not\nto make someone do or become something ,\nyet training is the act of preparing someone properly , providing them the tools to seize the opportunities of becoming something - when that\nsomething\npresents itself . . . after all isn ' t that why we send our children to academic school ? it does not matter if your child desires to perform , or compete - what matters is the preparation that they receive on a daily / weekly basis , because when they stop dancing - for whatever reason - will they be satisfied ? most talented dance students never achieve their dreams because of a lack of proper training . . . like talented athletes who never get beyond high - school or the college - level . there are standards that are required to\nmake - it\nand then there are those intangibles , all of which require significant preparation and training . at the ballet training centre , our goal is to prepare your child , athlete or dancer , for their opportunity to become more than just a dream ! thank you for trusting us and allowing us to educate and train your student dancer and / or athlete !\nthis website uses cookies to improve functionality and performance . by continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our\nfourteen - year - old johanna reuter executes pirouettes and pas de bourr\u00e9es encircled by two boys \u2013 ben malone , 17 , and jacob gambone , 16 , \u2013 as they practice , over and over , a number called\nthe mist .\ni know i have the body for it , so i think this is what i was meant to do ,\nsays johanna , a lithe and long - limbed blonde .\nof course i love them , and i care about them ,\nthe taciturn danseur says of his young charges .\nthey belong to me .\nwatching the rehearsal , wyly sighs .\nevery girl who dares dream ,\nhe says ,\ndreams of being picked up by handsome , young cavaliers and swept through the air .\nfour ex - marines \u2013 semper fidelis \u2013 served on the original board of directors . ( though , wyly points out ,\nthere ' s no such thing as an ex - marine .\n) today , the all - male board consists of six former marines , a retired navy rear admiral , a retired army major , a retired air force reserve colonel , and the high school ' s academic dean .\nonce that curtain opens , you don ' t have any control over the situation anymore . just like when your troops cross the line of departure . now the battle is joined ,\nwyly says .\nwhat ' s going to happen is what ' s going to happen . god help us ! we hope we taught them right .\nnext month , the russian danseur is taking a student troupe to perform a version of\nthe four seasons\nin his hometown of st . petersburg \u2013 the third such trip since 2003 .\nsummer wyly , now 24 , gave up her dream of becoming a ballerina and is a hotel banquet manager .\nher father , however , is still spellbound by the arabesques and grand jet\u00e9s that he first witnessed as a bachelor captain who , alone on his 27th birthday , spent combat - tour pay to see\ncopp\u00e9lia .\ni was already cold and wet and lonely and mad ,\nwyly says .\nbut the music started \u2013 and the color of the costumes , and the story , and the dancing , and the beautiful girls , and all those things at once \u2013 and i felt better .\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 .\nnew this year , bbt at mci will also be offering drop - in classes in addition to the full program . this option will allow students to take drop - in classes on a pay - as - you - go model . however , students choosing the drop - in option will not be eligible to participate in any performances . students will still need to register for the drop - in option and audition for placement .\nthe program is based in founders hall on the mci campus . with the recent changes , the six - week summer program will consist of two one - week sessions and one four - week session instead of the former one - week session and five - week session , according to hopkins .\nopera house executive director diane bryan said getman\u2019s moving into the artistic director\u2019s role was a natural progression .\n\u201cit\u2019s such an experience . the dancers come back literally transformed , \u201d he said .\n\u201che\u2019s very proud of what he did here and of course was very affectionate toward his dancers , and they with him , \u201d he said .\n\u201cit is very special to me , very near and dear to my heart , \u201d she said .\n\u201cthe nutcracker\u201d is the story of clara , a little girl whose parents host a big party on christmas eve . the children receive toys as gifts ; clara\u2019s is a nutcracker . she eventually falls asleep , dreaming the toys and tree come to life and her nutcracker turns into a prince . she rides on a sleigh with the prince through a snowy forest before waking up to find it has all been a dream .\n\u201cto me , choreography is not just the movement , \u201d getman says . \u201cit\u2019s enhancing the music \u2014 because the music came first . the inspiration for me is the music . \u201d\n\u201cthe professional level of their execution is very high , \u201d she said . \u201cit makes me very pleased . \u201d\n\u201ci hope we succeed in this production to leave good memories , \u201d she said .\nperformances are scheduled for 7 p . m . dec . 13 and 14 and 2 p . m . dec . 14 and 15 .\nenter your email and our daily headlines will be delivered to your inbox each morning .\nhere at mainetoday media we value our readers and are committed to growing our community by encouraging you to add to the discussion .\nto ensure conscientious dialogue we have implemented a strict no - bullying policy . to participate , you must follow our terms of use . click here to flag and report a comment that violates our terms of use .\ndata . votes [ b ] ? 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want to know more ? send us ideas for follow - up stories .\none merchants plaza , p . o . box 1329 , bangor , me , 04402 - 1329 \u2014\ng : retired marine colonel michael wylie . reporter josh gleason has his story .\njoshua gleason : on his 27th birthday , michael wylie was serving a tour at marine headquarters in washington . it was 1967 ; he ' d just come back from the frontlines at vietnam , and he knew he ' d be returning soon .\nmichael wylie : i was down in the dumps that night , probably feeling sorry for myself .\ngleason : wylie was new in town , and he didn ' t have any friends . in fact , he felt like he couldn ' t relate to anyone who hadn ' t been in combat .\nwylie : so i pick up the washington post and i see this ad and here ' s this beautiful ballerina in a tutu , and i - shucks , i ' m going to go to that - you know , i got to do something tonight .\ngleason : the dancers came out in these bright , colorful costumes , reds and blues . it was cute , playful . and by the second act , his anger was gone .\nwylie : i found myself just enjoying the evening in every way and coming back feeling very uplifted , and i thought , i ' m going to do that more .\ngleason : war had led wylie to believe that there was nothing more dangerous than a human being . but\ncapelia\nchanged that .\nsummer : he was just much more intense and expected a lot more from his students . you know , you could just see people get just rapidly better .\nsummer : and i just knew my teacher , who i ' d really grown to respect , had to go back to russia . it was , like , he was just being taken away and that was that .\nwylie : it was devastating . that was the end , and summer said , dad , i look forward to that summer program every year more than anything else in my life . i thought , then , it ' s going to - you ' re still going to have that , summer . don ' t you worry , you know . you ' re going to get it .\ngleason : unidentified female : one , two . and ( unintelligible ) . turn .\ngleason : unidentified female : two , three , four , five , one . one , two , three , one , two three , one , two , three , four , five , to three , and move , two , three , four , five . . .\nwylie : there is a misguided notion that when the curtains open out on stage , i ' m going to be giselle now because the audience is out there . no , you ' re not . you ' re going to revert to the habits you have formed in training , in peacetime , when you ' re under fire . and as i said to the dancers , i have seen men who have thrown away their lives because they wouldn ' t believe me when i told them that .\nwylie : though i always wanted to be a marine - nothing would be more true , and i still am , you know , i think like a marine , i can ' t help it - but i wanted to be able to depart this world having built something , not just destroy things .\ncopyright \u00a9 2007 npr . all rights reserved . visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at urltoken for further information .\nnpr transcripts are created on a rush deadline by verb8tm , inc . , an npr contractor , and produced using a proprietary transcription process developed with npr . this text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future . accuracy and availability may vary . the authoritative record of npr\u2019s programming is the audio record ."]}
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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 - 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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 - 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{"id": 54505, "summary": [{"text": "brooke cars ltd is a british car manufacturer of specialist sports cars , based near honiton in devon , england .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "it was established in 2002 , following the purchase of the vehicle rights from brooke kensington . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "brooke cars", "paragraphs": ["brooke cars is based near honiton in devon , with test drives strictly by prior arrangement .\nbrooke cars limited . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as 04811595\nmagazine , devoted exclusively to the greatest performance cars in the world . if you ' re passionate about performance cars then\nnumber 1 , built and sold to its only owner in 2005 by the brooke motor company . one of 9 cars bu . . .\n1892 . universal improved steel friction clutch ( brooke and hay ' s patent ) .\n45112 sale of used cars and light motor vehicles - maintenance and repair of motors .\n1874 john walter brooke opened his own foundry on his return , and named it after adrian , michigan .\nuse mykbb to save vehicles , track listings , compare cars and access your content from any device .\nyou ' ve added your first car ! as you save even more cars and classified listings , find them here for easy reference .\nthe team at brooke is already planning its next move . apparently it would be quite simple to drop a coupe body onto the double r and turn it into a mini - gt like the lotus exige . ' we ' re quite ambitious , ' says rose . combine that with a talent for thorough engineering and impressive dynamic tuning and big things can happen . i ' ve a feeling that brooke cars will stay on the scene this time .\nwithin the site you will find information on the latest selection of quality used cars on our virtual showroom , which is updated constantly , listing the latest cars with images and details , currently in stock . all of our pre - owned vehicles are prepared to the highest standards . they are only presented for sale when we are confident that they can meet the very high standards necessary to be on display .\nyou know some cars are well sorted almost as soon as you start to drive them , and it takes just a few hundred yards to appreciate that the boys at brooke know what they ' re doing . it ' s the ride quality that impresses first ; the double r feels planted but pliant and resists being distracted by bumps and hollows . the steering is manageable when manoeuvring and retains a handy weighting at speed , while the cosworth engine delivers abundant smooth power from low revs .\nthe gearshift of mid - engined cars can be difficult to engineer , but the brooke ' s rose - jointed linkage gives a short but positive action that you quickly trust , although selecting fifth works some odd arm muscles . there are plans to move the lever inboard slightly , and apparently i ' m not the first to suggest that the wheel should be larger in diameter and fully round . you ' re so quickly at ease with the brooke ' s dynamics that you ' re soon exploiting the cossie engine ' s huge grunt , testing the excellent traction of the rear tyres and leaning on the substantial grip of the fronts . the steering effort rises after a certain amount of lock , which a bigger wheel would lessen , helping the car to flow even more naturally .\ni remember road - testing the brooke in its first incarnation . it appeared in the mid - ' 90s , not long after the light car company ' s rocket , and was clearly influenced by the gordon murray / chris craft design . however , the brooke sat its passengers side - by - side rather than in tandem , and was powered by a longitudinally mounted car engine rather than a transverse motorbike engine . it showed potential , being small , light and low - slung , but it was clearly under - developed and soon faded from sight .\nmany affordable mid - engined sports cars take the easy route when it comes to selecting a drivetrain , opting for a ready - made package of a transverse engine and end - on gearbox from a front - drive car ( examples include the lotus elise , mgf and ariel atom ) . the brooke doesn ' t ; the cosworth engine is installed longitudinally and drives the rear wheels through a renault - sourced five - speed transaxle . this results in better weight distribution , which should be a positive dynamic factor in a car weighing just 550kg .\nyou can also find details on how you can contact us whether regarding service , sales or simply to request information on any of the vehicles you ' ve seen in our virtual showroom . we appreciate your ongoing support and hope you will visit our site regularly for news or to simply gaze upon the vehicles on display . come and visit us and we are sure you will agree that our cars and our service are second to none .\nyou don ' t have to wring the brooke ' s neck to be entertained , though . it ' s easy to imagine the double r in a lower state of tune for those who simply want to enjoy the low - 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{"id": 54506, "summary": [{"text": "a rocket sled is a test platform that slides along a set of rails , propelled by rockets .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "as its name implies , a rocket sled does not use wheels .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "instead , it has sliding pads , called \" slippers \" , which are curved around the head of the rails to prevent the sled from flying off the track .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the rail cross-section profile is that of a vignoles rail , commonly used for railroads .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "a rocket sled holds the land-based speed record for a vehicle , at mach 8.5 . ", "topic": 8}], "title": "rocket sled", "paragraphs": ["the rocket sled interactive simulates the motion of a horizontally - moving rocket sled . learners can modify the propulsion force , the resistance forces ( friction and air resistance ) , and the mass of the rocket sled . the net force and velocity of the sled are displayed .\nstapp sustained bruises , blisters and temporary blindness in the epic rocket sled test run .\nthe main barrier to making a cost effective rocket sled launch is the atmosphere . it ' s a huge barrier to making a cost effective rocket sled launch for a few reasons :\nstresses of moving a rocket through the atmosphere at higher speeds requires stronger rocket structures that are necessarily heavier .\nrocket sled begins as our 100 % wheat beer fermented on coolship - caught microbes . the\u2026 show more\nso in summary , the barriers to economically feasible rocket sleds are problems that have yet to be overcome in the design of rocket sled launches and more promising alternatives .\nhigh - speed photography shows the shock waves produced by the rapid acceleration of the 4 - stage rocket sled .\nvisitors to the new mexico museum of space history in alamogordo , new mexico can view the sonic wind rocket sled 1 .\nfrom episode 1 of our discovery channel series\nrocket science\n: dr . john paul stapp ' s extraordinary 1954 rocket sled run . ( full 13 - part series available at www . foolishearthling . com )\na rocket - propelled sled that travels along rails and is used to study the effects of acceleration and deceleration , and crash survival techniques .\nit has been 60 years since col . john p . stapp sailed down a test track , strapped in tight onboard sonic wind rocket sled 1 .\nthis is the sonic wind 1 rocket sled , which was powered by nine solid fuel rockets with 40 , 000 pounds total thrust for five seconds .\n3 - d ( rocket , each ) : 49 . 9kg ( 110lb . )\nspacex launched the world ' s most powerful rocket . so , what ' s next ?\nthe new sled operates much like a rocket launching into orbit . it\u2019s powered by 13 separate motors organized in four stages , each attached to its own part of the sled . as each stage burns out , it detaches , while the next stage ignites and pushes the sled to an even higher speed .\nnot the answer you ' re looking for ? browse other questions tagged launch high - altitude - launch rocket - sled launch - assist or ask your own question .\nall the above said , since the atmosphere is the main barrier , on bodies like the moon with no atmosphere , a rocket sled is a much more attractive option .\nspace museum says farewell to famous rocket sled 11 , 000 pound sled removed by crane and driven to washington d . c . to be part of smithsonian national air and space museum ' s exhibit on speed . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\n@ localfluff & erik - you ' re both right - i left out part of my question . i never intended to propose a direct sled - to - orbit - just using the sled to get the rocket closer to orbit , instead of from the ground .\nthe sonic wind 1 rocket sled used by col . john p . stapp to become the\nfastest man on earth\nis now displayed at the new mexico museum of space history .\nthe physics classroom would like to thank nerd island studios for generously contributing the rocket sled interactive to our physics interactives collection . more great stuff by nerd island studios can be found at their website :\nstapp arrive at holloman in 1953 . there he developed , in cooperation with the northrop corporation , a far more powerful rocket sled he called sonic wind no . 1 . this sled had a full propulsion section attached behind it and a water brake system at the end of the track ; a scoop attached to the underside of the sled would dig into a series of dams placed between between the rails , absorbing the energy of the run and stopping the sled .\nstapp ' s research with rocket sleds also led to him working with general motors to create seat belts in vehicles .\ncol . john p . stapp comes to the end of his record - setting rocket sled test at the holloman high speed test track , dec . 10 , 1954 , as shown in this series of photos .\nthat pioneering ride on dec . 10 , 1954 earned stapp the title ,\nthe fastest man on earth\n\u2013 a speedy rocket - powered trip that propelled him to a rate of 632 miles per hour and subjected the test subject to more than 40 gs given the rocket sled ' s 1 . 4 second stop in motion .\nstapp rode the sled during the parade commemorating the opening of the new mexico museum of space history and afterwards the sled became one of the first artifacts on display at the outdoor exhibit named in honor of stapp . stapp rode the sled one last time during another parade in 1998 .\nthe sled was transferred to the smithsonian in 1966 by the u . s . air force .\nproject smart\nsupersonic survival\nu . s . air force sled track at hurricane mesa 50794\n. john p . stapp hurtled down the holloman high speed test track aboard the sonic wind rocket sled 1 at a rate of 632 miles per hour on dec . 10 , 1954 , earning the title of\nthe fastest man on earth .\nsending a sled along a rail track at hypersonic speeds\u2013more than five times faster than the speed of sound\u2013isn\u2019t easy . when you\u2019re traveling the equivalent of 31 football fields per second , there\u2019s no room for error . a 1994 run for the record failed when metal \u201cslippers\u201d holding the sled to the track delaminated , requiring the sled to be redesigned .\nupon completion of the historical test , the air force gave the sled to stapp as a souvenir . stapp donated the sled to the smithsonian institution , where it became part of their collection . stapp was one of the founders of the space hall of fame and requested the sled ' s return when the museum opened in alamogordo in 1976 .\neven if a direct launch to orbit from the sled isn ' t feasible , i ' d think that this would be a efficient way to get a regular rocket into the upper atmosphere at significant velocity , instead of starting from a standing start on the ground . the rocket would then be able to push the payload the rest of the way into orbit with far less fuel than a traditional one would need .\nrocket sleds have been used for a variety of research purposes over the years , both manned and unmanned . they helped in the development of aircraft ejection seats , and tested the limits of human endurance during rapid acceleration . holloman has been a center of rocket sled research since 1950 , and held the previous land speed record set in october 1982 when it blasted a 25 - pound payload to a speed of 6119 mph .\nthe sled weights 11 , 000 pounds and cost the smithsonian $ 30 , 000 to move to washington d . c .\nsonic wind no . 1 , the famous rocket sled col . john p . stapp rode to become the fastest man alive in 1954 , has left the new mexico museum of space history to be apart of the smithsonian national air and space museum in washington , d . c .\nand there might be easier avenues at the moment for cost savings . designing fully reusable vehicles might be able to save more money in launches than the minimal fuel and structure reductions a rocket sled launch could make . also , a working scramjet engine would be able to use aircraft to get rockets up beyond the atmosphere and to orbital speed , which would replace almost all the rocket fuel needed to get to leo with much cheaper aircraft fuel .\ngradually , more objectives were added to these test runs , including human tolerance to wind blasts . a sled run on august 20 , 1954 , had the sled\u2019s speed increased to 502 miles per hour with stapp exposed to the elements . he survived .\nbeefing a rocket up isn ' t actually that expensive construction but it ' s extra weight - - and the rocket equation is brutal indeed . every extra pound holding your booster together is a pound that comes off your payload . you only want to go to these costs if there is a substantial benefit to be gained .\nvibration encountered at high speeds ruled out the use of wheels . the sled travels on a pair of pads called \u201cslippers . \u201d\nalamogordo \u2013 sonic wind no . 1 , the famous rocket sled col . john p . stapp rode to become the fastest man alive in 1954 , has left the new mexico museum of space history to be apart of the smithsonian national air and space museum in washington , d . c .\nof course in that case you ' d hope from a little slower acceleration because the way this rocket sled hops off the starting line really looks like it would give you whiplash . not to mention the video doesn ' t show what happens after it has finished its record - setting sprint .\nthe april test marked the culmination of a 5 - year , $ 20 million hypersonic upgrade program that resulted in an improved rocket sled , new propulsion systems and precise alignment of the rail system . the result is what the air force calls \u201cthe longest , straightest , fastest track in the world . \u201d\nsonic wind no . 1 , the famous rocket sled that john p . stapp rode to become the fastest man alive in 1954 , was removed from the new mexico museum of space history wednesday morning and is on it ' s way to the smithsonian national air and space museum in washington d . c .\nthis is the sonic wind 1 rocket sled , which was powered by nine solid fuel rockets with 40 , 000 pounds total thrust for five seconds . air force lt . col . john stapp first rode the sled on march 19 , 1954 , at holloman air force base , new mexico , and reached a speed of 613 feet per second . during acceleration , he was subjected to a force of 22 times that of gravity ( 22 g ' s ) . he made his second run on the sled on august 20 , 1954 attaining a speed of 735 feet per second .\nas i watched sonic wind no . 1 drive away , there was a big hole in my rocket park and a big hole in my heart ,\norwoll said .\n2 ) you have a big problem with the strength of a rocket . rockets are normally built like eggshells - - strong against the intended load , very weak against forces they aren ' t going to encounter . you ' ll need to beef your rocket up substantially so it can survive sitting there on the launch cradle before someone pushes the button .\nit might make the ultimate amusement park ride , if anyone could survive . hitting hypersonic speeds of mach 8 . 5\u2013that\u2019s 6416 mph , in civilian terms\u2013a 4 - stage rocket sled took just 6 . 04 seconds to blast the more than 3 - mile length of track at holloman air force base in new mexico .\nthe rocket sled interactive is shown in the iframe below . there is a small hot spot in the top - left corner . clicking / tapping the hot spot opens the interactive in full - screen mode . use the escape key on a keyboard ( or comparable method ) to exit from full - screen mode .\nimages of that experiment were publicized around the world . and for aspiring space cadets it was an early , albeit scary , introduction to rocket travel and g - force face time !\nif you thought maglev trains were fast , this rocket sled is here to tech you a thing or two about speed . rigged by air force researchers from the 846th test squadron , the new test at holloman air force base took the world record for the fastest speed ever traveled by a magnetically levitating vehicle : 633 mph .\nwhat made you want to look up sled ? please tell us where you read or heard it ( including the quote , if possible ) .\nthe sled is on display within the john p . stapp air & space park , named after international space hall of fame inductee and aeromedical pioneer .\nrocket sled design and marketing has the experience and expertise to help your business grow . we provide web design and development , commercial photography , video production , drone photography , graphic design , email marketing , social media solutions and more . don ' t navigate the changing world of marketing and advertising alone , call us today at 828 - 559 - 7312\nbut lets say you didn ' t want a stronger , heavier rocket , and just wanted to get up to the speed the shuttle usually got to at mountain - altitude . i ' ve been told the amount of fuel it takes to get up to orbital height is only a small fraction of the amount of fuel it takes to get up to orbital speed ( 8 km / s ) , which would mean you can ' t save much fuel from a mountain - altitude rocket sled . it would certainly save some , but possibly not much .\na navy jet shot from a carrier by a steam catapult might reach 8 or 9 g\u2019s , about as much force as a human can take before blacking out . the unmanned , bullet - shaped payload on holloman\u2019s rocket sled reached 157 g\u2019s , or 157 times the force of gravity . the air force estimates that when the 192 - pound payload slammed into its target , it carried the energy of a car hitting a brick wall at 2020 mph . the sled itself slides beneath the target , so it can be reused .\nthe whole purpose of these rocket sled tests was really to see how many g - forces a human body could take ,\nsaid museum curator sue taylor .\nthe tests originally started in california at edwards air force base when stapp was out there . he always insisted on doing the tests himself because he didn ' t want to get anybody injured .\na critical difference between then and now : in 1982 , the hhstt was a monorail system . the sled rode on a single slipper\u2013wheels wouldn\u2019t survive such speeds\u2013and created a lot of vibration . the upgraded track is a narrow - gauge track , and the sled rides on a pair of slippers . \u201cthat reduced the vibration fourfold , \u201d explains lt . col . james jolliffe , 846th test squadron commander , \u201cproducing a smoother ride , \u201d and making it less likely the sled would jump its track .\n1b ) a medium launch velocity , say mach 10 . things get even worse - - you need to beef up your rocket to handle this and you ' ll still bleed most of the velocity to drag .\n11 , 000 pound sled removed by crane and driven to washington d . c . to be part of smithsonian national air and space museum ' s exhibit on speed .\naccording to budget documents , plans for 2018 included sled tests of full - scale hammer weapon system , and preparing to transfer the technology to the air force next year .\nstrapped into an exact replica of a jet pilot\u2019s seat , stapp rode the sonic wind for the first time on march 19 , 1954 . six rockets produced 27 , 000 pounds of thrust to propel the sled to a top speed of 421 miles an hour . it was a land speed record , and when the sled stopped stapp was subjected to 22 gs .\nthe u . s . air force set a new world speed record for magnetically levitated sled systems ( maglev ) sending a rocket propelled sled down a 2100 ft track reaching 633 mph ( 1018 . 71 km / h ) at holloman afb on march 4 , 2016 . the current speed record for a maglev train is 366 mph , set by the japanese . the current world land speed record stands at 763 . 035 mph , set in october 1997 by british royal air force pilot andy green driving the jet - powered thrust ssc . unit - 846th test squadron film credits : sra breeann sachs\nfor context , the current fastest maglev train in japan has a top speed of a little more than half that , a respectable 366 mph , and without any rockets to give it a hand . the rocket sled you ' ll see snagging the record below , on the other hand , has gotten up to 513 mph before , but its latest record - setting run is a heck of a thing to see .\nholloman air force base , n . m . ( afpn ) - - the 846th test squadron here set the world land speed record for a railed vehicle of 6 , 453 mph , or mach 8 . 5 , april 30 . the six - second event created a flash as the rocket - propelled sled traveled 16 , 120 feet . ( u . s . air force photo by 2nd lt . heather newcomb )\nstapp\u2019s rocket sled career might have been cut short but his results went far . he proved , by extrapolation , that a pilot could survive ejecting from an aircraft traveling 1 , 800 miles per hour at 35 , 000 feet . he also demonstrated that , with the proper restraints , a pilot could withstand up to 45 g\u2019s in a crash . jet pilots ' seats were subsequently strengthened to protect men from stronger impacts .\ntotsuka , the world cup points leader this season , lay on his back at the bottom of the pipe for several minutes while medics skied down and loaded him onto an orange sled .\nof the 17 , 014 ft . traveled by the sled , 11 , 000 ft . was through a 184 - in . - dia . tube filled with lightweight helium gas , simulating flight through the upper atmosphere , where friction is sharply reduced . the sled accelerated \u201clike a jet hitting its afterburners , \u201d according to capt . steve georgian , 846th ts acquisitions management chief .\non december 10 , 1954 , he made his last and most notable ride on the sled reaching a speed of 632 miles per hour . stapp underwent a force of 40 g ' s , the highest g force any human had endured to that time . the sled rides helped determine the effects of extreme acceleration on the human body , data that was very useful in aerospace medicine .\nin the years after the second world war , airplanes were starting to fly higher and faster thanks to new streamlined fuselages and powerful jet and rocket engines . but pilots weren ' t getting any more robust ; higher flight in faster airplanes meant more dangerous bail out conditions and harder crashes , which meant flying was an increasingly hazardous job . the disparity between powerful aircraft and human frailty presented a unique opportunity to study human tolerances to extreme environments , and that appealed to air force flight surgeon john paul stapp . in the name of pilot safety , stapp strapped himself to a rocket sled and shot across the desert only to stop suddenly at the end of the track pulling upwards of 40 gs .\nby june 8 , 1951 , volunteers had made 74 runs on the sled . stapp himself was one of the most frequent riders , fracturing his wrist twice on more violent runs . but the sled at edwards wasn\u2019t enough . he wanted to try faster speeds and more violent decelerations , an opportunity he got when he was transferred from muroc to the holloman air force base in new mexico .\n1a ) a fairly low launch velocity , say mach 1 . the launch impulse is basically bled away in drag . you gained nothing but lost a lot of energy while your rocket turned from horizontal to vertical . ( something that rockets don ' t do well . )\na special case of a launch sled would be to incline it up the side of a mountain . at which point , the lower end would be in the atmosphere , the top end thinner due to altitude .\nthe final two stages each use single super roadrunner , or srr , rocket motors . designed specifically for the hhstt , they weigh in at a mere 1100 pounds apiece . yet , during burns of just 1 . 4 seconds , each produces a total of 228 , 000 pounds of thrust .\nthese example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word ' sled . ' views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of merriam - webster or its editors . send us feedback .\nmaybe i ' m missing something , but i ' m still not following you . why would the acceleration need to be significantly more than that in a traditional rocket ? simply to make up for the fact that it isn ' t entirely vertical ? more of it takes place lower in the atmosphere ?\nstapp ' s first tests took place on a 2 , 000 - foot long track at muroc ( now edwards ) air force base that had originally been built for american scientists to study the v - 1 buzz bomb . by adding rockets to a sled , stapp could accelerate down the length of the track to near crash speeds . a series of 45 clasping pairs of brake surfaces would stop the sled at the end of the track , mimicking what a pilot would experience when crashing at high speeds .\nrocket sled begins as our 100 % wheat beer fermented on coolship - caught microbes . the base is light and refreshing with low acidity . we used the same concept behind our other dry - hopped beers , this time using 100 % cryogenically extracted mosaic and simcoe hop powder ( lupulin glands ) . these glands are the flavor - center of fully matured hop cones , and produce a punch of hop character in the tiniest of packages . when used , they create tremendous hop flavor without any of the chlorophyll\ngreen\nflavor that is usually extracted from hop leaves . the final result is a beer that is sessionable , with a light acidity and a punch of hops . show less\nsubscribe : urltoken like : urltoken visit : urltoken follow : urltoken john paul stapp fastest man on earth - rocket sled to test pilot safety equipment 1954 this footage is available for purchase and usage . this is a low - resolution sample . watermark does not appear on master . to order this material as broadcast - quality full screen / full resolution , send a request ( with link ) to footagerequest @ publicdomainfootage . com . all material public domain and royalty - free saving you hundreds and even thousands . total buyouts . no licensing hassles . lowest rates on newsreels , archival stock footage and contemporary stock footage packages . everything from the historical to the hysterical . if we don ' t have it we ' ll personally search the national archives for you .\nshortly afterwards , the air force doctor ( dr . john paul stapp ) who rode a sled on the deceleration track to a stop , pulling 40 gs , gave a press conference . he said that their good safety record on the project was due to a firm belief in murphy ' s law and in the necessity to try and circumvent it .\nthe test broke a 20 - year - old standing land speed record . but at a cost of $ 750 , 000 , the objective of the run was to do a lot more than get into the guinness book of records . \u201dwe\u2019re fighting tomorrow\u2019s wars today , \u201d says lt . col . russ kurtz , operations director at the 846th test squadron , after the successful test at the upgraded holloman high - speed test track ( hhstt ) . the rocket sled carried a 192 - pound instrument package designed to simulate the warhead of a ballistic missile defense system . the only ground test facility capable of punching payloads up to that speed , the hhstt is a key part of the u . s . air force missile defense warhead test program , and is being used to simulate full - scale intercepts of enemy rockets .\nwhen the cloud broke , the test was on . the nine rockets behind stapp came to life . in five seconds he reached 632 miles per hour , which is about mach 0 . 9 . kittinger watched at the sled outstripped his t - 33 . almost as suddenly as it started , the run ended . from the moment the scoops first dug into the water , it took just 1 . 4 seconds for the sled to come to a complete stop . this rapid deceleration translated to more than 40 gs , making stapp momentarily weigh 6 , 800 pounds as his body slammed forward . the force of the stop was the same that a driver would feel smashing into a brick wall at 120 miles per hour .\njolliffe calls holloman\u2019s missile defense tests a graduation step between computer models and simulation , and a test flight . it\u2019s certainly a lot cheaper than actually launching a missile defense test . the pentagon expects to spend just over $ 10 million on 16 hypersonic sled tests . the tests supposedly will eliminate the need for four missile launches , which would ring up a $ 300 million bill .\nsonic wind no . 1 weighs 11 , 000 pounds and was removed from the museum on wednesday morning by crane . the smithsonian institution paid about $ 30 , 000 to move it from alamogordo to washington , d . c . once the sled arrives in washington , d . c . , it will be on the national mall as part of a new gallery called speed .\nat this speed , the sled could cover the distance from nyc to la in less than four hours , if it took a straight - line path . it is basically a jet but on the ground . it ' s just a hair shy of the maximum hyperloop speeds that elon musk is hoping for , which gives you an impression of how fast those capsules will speed through the tubes if they ever reach max speed .\nbefore he had fully recovered from his injuries , stapp was already planning to add more rockets to the sled for the next test . he wanted to get it up to 1 , 000 miles per hour to go faster than the speed of sound , but the air force finally intervened . he was \u201cgrounded\u201d from doing any more high speed research runs . his life and work were too valuable to risk on another high speed run .\nstapp ' s record - breaking sled run was the final manned - run in a series of windblast and deceleration tests designed to understand human tolerance to high - speed ejections from aircraft ,\nair force research laboratory historian kevin rusnak said in a statement .\naside from the positive publicity the event garnered for the air force , it more importantly brought international recognition to stapp ' s mission to improve the safety of airmen and pilots .\nstapp\u2019s last sled run on december 10 , 1954 , was also his more noteworthy . three more rockets had been added to sonic wind\u2019s propulsion system for this run ; the full cluster nine of solid fuel rockets could produce 40 , 000 pounds of thrust . because there was no windscreen , stapp\u2019s arms and legs were secured to decrease the chances of injury from his limbs flailing in the wind . he wore a helmet and had a bite block in his mouth to protect his teeth .\nand then the sled was still . stapp waited for emergency personnel to remove him from the seat and take him to hospital . his body was in shock from the extreme g - forces . all the blood vessels in his eyes had burst , rendering him momentarily blind ; for a few nervous minutes didn\u2019t know whether he would ever regain his sight . he had cracked ribs , both his wrists were broken , and the deceleration had taken a toll on his respiratory and circulatory systems . he was banged up , but in good spirits . time magazine subsequently named stapp the \u201cfastest man on earth . \u201d\natmosphere . just take a breath and you ' ll know what the problem is . you have to use muscles to replace only a litre or so of air . orbital velocity is about 8 km / s . how many\nmach\nis that ? 25 ? how fast do you propose that something would go from zero to 25 mach ? you might say\nwater ! everyone needs water , insensitive launch payload\nbut even water would burn at 25 mach . it ' s like firing a gun ( or train ) into a mountain . conventional rockets graciously avoid that problem by rising slowly through the dense parts of the atmosphere . though the sled might be a great idea on the airless moon !\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ntest sets world land speed record > u . s . air force > article display\nafghan # airforce work together to deliver 900 pounds of supplies via airdrop to afghan commandos . \u2026 urltoken\n. @ usaf _ acc participated in an # airforce first by testing the reporting capabilities of a mission defense team . \u2026 urltoken\nthe primary mission of the cv - 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2 spirit is the world ' s only stealth bomber . because of this , our adversar . . .\nthe success of the joint force depends upon air force capabilities , requiring ai . . .\npart 2 although all dogs have an emotional connection with their owners , it tak . . .\nhappy # warthogwednesday ! the 190th fighter squadron of the idaho air national g . . .\non the evening of june 25 , 1996 , a large gas truck , followed by a car , made its . . .\nthe c - 5 galaxy is huge ! width : 222 feet length : 247 feet height 65 feet if . . .\nit took the air force more than two decades to best its old land speed record . but it\u2019s not likely to wait that long to do it again . the track can reach mach 9 , and holloman officials acknowledge mach 10 is a possibility though they won\u2019t say when they expect to get there . they\u2019re also planning to upgrade the hhstt to carry even heavier payloads .\ngoogle is building a city of the future in toronto . would anyone want to live there ?\na record number of folks age 85 and older are working . here\u2019s what they\u2019re doing\nthe web had failed to serve humanity : tim berners - lee was crushed when russia used facebook to meddle in u . s . elections\nthe future of surveillance : watch this a . i . security camera spot a shoplifter\nimpact lab is proudly powered by wordpress \u2022 entries ( rss ) and comments ( rss ) . \u2022 xmark theme by : lisa sabin - wilson\nmurphy ' s law (\nif anything can go wrong , it will\n) was born at edwards air force base in 1949 at north base .\nit was named after capt . edward a . murphy , an engineer working on air force project mx981 , ( a project ) designed to see how much sudden deceleration a person can stand in a crash .\none day , after finding that a transducer was wired wrong , he cursed the technician responsible and said ,\nif there is any way to do it wrong , he ' ll find it .\nthe contractor ' s project manager kept a list of\nlaws\nand added this one , which he called murphy ' s law .\nactually , what he did was take an old law that had been around for years in a more basic form and give it a name .\nthe site of his adventure was the holloman high speed test track in new mexico , an experiment to ascertain the impact on a pilot ejected at 35 , 000 feet at twice the speed of sound .\nthe effects of that run were relatively negligible , but the data obtained was invaluable ,\nstapp reportedly once said of the flight , according to the u . s . air force .\nstapp retired from the u . s . air force in 1970 as a colonel and died at his home in alamogordo , n . m . in 1999 .\nleonard david has been reporting on the space industry for more than five decades . he is former director of research for the national commission on space and is co - author of buzz aldrin ' s 2013 book\nmission to mars \u2013 my vision for space exploration ,\npublished by national geographic , with a new updated paperback version to be released next year . follow us @ spacedotcom , facebook or google + . originally published on urltoken .\nexploring the history of space - age efforts that never got off the ground . by amy shira teitel\nstapp\u2019s interest in human tolerance tests was first peaked when he witnessed ejection seat tests in 1946 at wright field . ejection wasn\u2019t a new idea , but it did raise some interesting biomedical questions . a pilot bailing out of his aircraft at high speed and high altitude would be hit with a blast of wind and a load of g - forces . what could be survive ? textbooks of the day put 18 gs as the limit of human tolerance , but was that really the limit ? and if it wasn\u2019t , could there be a way to protect a pilot during a high speed crash ? deceleration tests would go a long way in answering these questions , and so that became one of stapp research projects .\nstrapped in an unable to move , stapp and his team waited for the clouds overhead to break . stapp needed clear skies because part of the test involved photographing the run . high speed cameras on the ground were trained on the track , and a photographer in the back of a t - 33 piloted by joe kittinger would capture the end of the run from above .\nstapp also set the record for the highest known g force ever voluntarily experienced by a human , which may not be an honour many strive to hold . he also sustained no serious lasting damage from the tests . stapp died in 1999 at the respectable age of 89 .\nsources :\nhistory of research in space biology and biodynamics\nusaf historical division , office of information ;\nthe pre - astronauts\nby craig ryan ;\nanimals in space\nby colin burgess and chris dubbs ; edwards afb ( via internet archive ) ; urltoken ; new york times .\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 .\nvisit us in washington , dc and chantilly , va to explore hundreds of the world\u2019s most significant objects in aviation and space history .\nthe lunar module represents one of humanity\u2019s greatest achievements : landing people on another heavenly body .\ndon\u2019t miss our fast - 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stage - to - orbit flight with a reusable launch vehicle becomes possible .\nthe idea has been used in fiction several times , but so far as i know , no one is even discussing building one . in these days of spacex and competitors , i ' d expect that someone would be talking about it if it were feasible , so i assume that it ' s not currently .\ni think air breathing jet engines can\nget closer to orbit\nalready . still , only about 1 km / s at 20 km altitude . a far cry from the 8 km / s needed to be in the lowest orbit of about 300 km altitude . acceleration on the ground does not look attractive . unless on an airless world like the moon or some asteroid . but the effort of building heavy rails there puts it out of our lifetimes . and by then something better will have been thought of .\nsuch concepts have constantly been proposed in various forms and shapes , some even seriously considered by nasa et al . from , say , the argus launch vehicle with maglifter launch assist to more recent any number of ground - based launch assist concepts that found their way into nasa ' s integrated technology roadmap . and i believe some of this was discussed during past few nasa innovative advanced concepts ( niac ) symposiums . would have to check .\natmospheric drag at terrestrial altitudes reduce the effectiveness of building up speed on a terrestrial track .\nsimilarly for reaching higher altitudes where the atmosphere would pose less of an issue , i don ' t know how to estimate the feasibility of building the structure it would take to get much higher than earth ' s mountains .\nthis is the only answer which actually addresses the actual question about an angled mountain launch . it could be improved with some actual numbers , but it ' s good enough that i ' m ( belatedly ) going to accept it .\n1 ) as localfluff says , atmosphere . any velocity component from any sort of launch track is going to be basically horizontal . if you ' re in vacuum and the launch velocity is a good portion of orbital velocity this would be a good thing .\n1c ) a very high launch velocity , say mach 40 ( yes , i realize this is above orbital velocity . you ' ll need to be well above orbital velocity to make up for drag losses . ) this could actually be of some use . it ' s only for payloads that can tolerate a lot of gs , both because of the launcher and the brutal deceleration that will happen when it hits the atmosphere . you ' ll also need a beefy launch capsule to do this , but you get to orbit for only the cost of a circularization burn . if you have enough such cargo it might make sense .\ni ' m not sure how applicable this answer is - it ' s based on a horizontal launch , and what i ( and the quote ) are envisioning is an angled one up the side of a mountain . depending on the mountain and the engineering of the ramp , that should be able to get you a significant vertical component . also , you have to balance the extra weight vs the fuel you don ' t need to carry . . . but you can ' t jettison the weight . i don ' t know how that balances out .\n@ bobson if you ' re getting a substantial vertical component from going up the side of a mountain you ' re talking about accelerations far beyond what a human can survive . at that point you might as well go with my case 1c .\n@ loren pechtel : i don ' t see the acceleration problem . unless i ' ve forgotten my physics , a 5g acceleration should get you from 0 to speed of sound in 1 . 25 km . there are plenty of mountains that offer much longer slopes .\n@ loren pechtel : why isn ' t getting to the speed of sound ( or several times that ) without expending any fuel , or having to build tankage for that fuel , not going to do much good ? it ' s eliminating a good bit of your first stage . see for instance the wikipedia article on saturn v launch urltoken and note how much fuel is burned to get it to sonic speed at altitude comparable to catapult ejection - 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", "topic": 4}], "title": "plague doctor costume", "paragraphs": ["our striking plague doctor costume is inspired by special medical physician ' s who treated plague victims .\ncure the party with the medieval plague doctor halloween costume ! this costume includes a robe , collar , belt hat and mask .\ni made this costume in 1960 and got into trouble with the nuns . was a great costume .\nthe plague doctor was a common fixture of the medieval world , with his bird - like costume that was believed to resist the plague .\nthey were talking around the time where the plague doctor costume was made . . that is what the site is about\nif you want to dress up like a plague doctor for halloween , there are some pretty rad masks on etsy , and a neat costume kit on amazon .\nauthentic plague doctor mask . black deluxe plague doctor face mask . large plague doctor nose . note : hood not included . we will always strive to solve any issues you may have . large round eye parts . f . . .\na plague doctor mask adds the perfect finishing touch to any plague doctor halloween costume . worn by both children and adults alike , plague doctor masks come in a wide array of sizes and fashions . shop the wide selection of costumes , reenactment , and theater masks on ebay to find the perfect one for your needs .\nwhite plague doctor mask birds long nose beak faux leather steampunk hallowee . . .\ncool colors 2018 new plague doctor masks black and red halloween beak pu mask .\nthe costume is finished with a black , leather - effect , wide - brimmed hat .\npapier mache . black , gold and white plague doctor venetian mask . mask ' s .\nin 1619 , charles de l ' orme created what we now consider to be the distinctive\nlook\nof a plague doctor . here ' s a picture of a plague doctor from 1656 :\nso why is steampunk absolutely inundated with plague doctors ? on the surface , the plague doctor would seem to be ideologically opposite to steampunk .\nthe mask arrived in just 3 days and i am very happy with the purchase . it is the ideal accessory to complete my plague doctor costume . thank you guys , you have a lot of talent .\nhandmade newest the plague doctor masquerade raven bird mask - venetian antique off white accent masquerade ball doctor mask . this plague mask is 100 % handmade using the papier - mache technique and des . . .\nmade in the style of a steampunk plague doctor . adult sized steampunk mask . great for halloween .\ni have a medival trade faire project and i chose plague doctor . those masks are pretty nice .\na plague doctor was a medical physician who treated those who had the plague . plague doctors wore a mask with glass eye openings and a cone nose shaped like a beak to hold scented substances . this was thought to protect the doctor from miasmatic bad air .\nvenetian plague doctor mask by smiffy ' s . venetian plague doctor mask featuring deep sunken eye holes and beak like mouth . ladies fancy dress . childrens fancy dress . fancy dress a to z . christmas fancy . . .\nour creepy white plastic plague doctor style masquerade eye mask is a great choice for halloween ! one adult size .\nthe plague doctor carried a wooden stick so that he could drive people who came too close to him away .\nhand crafted leather plague doctor mask , all genuine leather , durable , carefully crafted , hand stitched and riveted .\ni\u2019m a plague doctor fanatic ! it\u2019s awesome how you guys added the history and you have the masks for sale .\ni can imagine that few leather fabricators would turn down a commission for such a cool concept as a plague doctor .\nfirst of all , with the popularization of the germ theory of disease in the mid - 1800 ' s , plague doctors became more or less a thing of the past . or at least , the plague doctor costume became very outdated . so plague doctors don ' t really fit into the time period that ' s often associated with steampunk .\ni think the plague doctor look , could be chosen as an aesthetic style , for functional gas masks . compare the plague doctor masks shown in your post to a late ww1 , or ww2 era gas mask , like the one shown here urltoken\nwe look at the masks as some sort of adornment , but for the plague doctor , they were strictly functional and highly unpleasant . in fact , wearing the plague doctor outfit must have been an absolutely horrible experience , but they did it anyway .\nthis halloween pays tribute to the 50 million people who died because of the \u200eblack death\u202c . dress up as a plague doctor !\nthat\u2019s what i was . no one knew or cared what i was and it was kinda disappointing . i still like my costume though .\nterms and conditions | privacy policy | shipping and returns | legal notice \u00a9 2009 - 2018 plague doctor masks . this site uses cookies\nour plague doctor masks are of high quality , so they are used in theater , performances , tv series , shows or concerts , among others . they are also ideal for halloween , costume parties , themed events , decoration\u2026 or just because you would love to have one !\nparacelsus was a famous medieval plague doctor . the italian city of pavia in 1479 contracted giovanni de ventura as a community plague doctor . the irish physician , niall \u00f3 glac\u00e1in ( c . 1563 ? - 1653 ) earned deep respect in spain , france and italy for his bravery in treating numerous victims of the plague .\nthe costume itself was great but it carried an extremely awful odor that was unbearable . i had the mask on for 2 minutes and was ready to vomit . the costume was left over night in my car on accident and the next morning , my car smelled absolutely disgusting . i attempted to mask the smell and literally used half a bottles worth of axe body spray and the costume kept its odor . i ' ll be returning it and would like a full refund . it ' s unacceptable to send someone a costume that has an odor as strong as a garbage dump .\na plague doctor would have worn a beak doctor costume in his role as a specialized doctor . he was known then as a \u201cbeak doctor\u201d . the protective suit consisted of a heavy fabric overcoat that was waxed , a mask of glassed eye openings and a cone shaped like a beak to hold scented substances . some of the scented materials were amber , balm - mint leaves , camphor , cloves , laudanum , myrrh , rose petals , and storax . a wooden cane pointer was used to help examine the patient without touching .\nit\u2019s not as a doctor plying noble trade that has given the costume its staying power . plague equaled death , and when you have black garbed doctors roaming around with giant protruding mask noses and no eyes , you\u2019re going to start associating them with death , too . the mask and costume became associated with the commedia dell\u2019arte character il medico della peste . and the white version of the mask was adopted in venice and is now a frequent carnival sight .\nunless indicated otherwise , the text in this article is either based on wikipedia article\nplague doctor costume\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 .\nour plague doctor masks are made in the best quality , so they are used in theater , performances , films , tv series , movies , shows or concerts , among others . they are also ideal for halloween , costume parties , themed events , decoration\u2026 or just because you would love to have one !\nin certain european cities like florence and perugia plague doctors were requested to do autopsies to help determine the cause of death and how the plague played a role . plague doctors became testators and witnesses to numerous wills during times of plague epidemics .\nthe doctor wore leather gloves to protect his hands from any form of contact with the disease .\npapier mache . black , gold and white plague doctor venetian mask hand painted papier mache guy fawkes venetian mask . mask ' s . crescent moon venetian mask .\ntoday some artisan artists made handmade plague doctor masks to pay tribute to these brave doctors who helped to stop the greatest pandemic of all time . we , with the same objective , opened the first store specializing in plague doctor masks for sale . order your mask today and we will send it to your home . we ship worldwide !\nthe doctor of the plague masquerade features a white mask with a long beak and spectacles , a black cape , collar , hat , white gloves , and stick . the origin of this costume can be traced to a 16th - century french doctor , charles de lorme , who adopted bizarre sanitary precautions before visiting patients infected with the plague . dressed in a doctor ' s outfit , he wore a mask with a long , bird - like nose filled with herbs and other perfumes to protect him from the contagious disease . he also carried a stick so he didn ' t need to touch the patients with his own hands .\ncocc professor mark eberle describes the features of the plague doctor costume . archival image # 1 : engraving from 1656 by j . columbina from the medical history museum of copenhagen , denmark . archival image # 2 : painting from 1700 by theodore zwinger . the painting is in the basle history museum , switzerland . video by leilani rapaport the bulletin urltoken \u00a9 2013\ncharacter : plague doctor . body mask is made of resin and eyeglass is acrylic , high - tech sense mask , high quality mask . material : resin mask acrylic eyeglass .\ni ' m sure that there are plenty of people out there who have no idea what a plague doctor is / was , so i ' ll start with an explanation .\nurltoken worldwide shipping ! \u2708\ufe0f plague mask ideal for your plague doctor costume ! ! \ud83c\udf83 handmade from natural leather . it has an adjustable strap that fits all head sizes , from xs \ud83d\udc76 to xxl \ud83d\udc7d . lightweight and comfortable to wear . this plague mask has metal meshes on the eyepieces , and metallic rivets , giving it a steampunk / industrial / apocalyptic look . a unique style ! urltoken # plague # plaguedoctor # plaguedoctormask # plaguemask # blackdeath # halloween # halloween2019 # masks # handmade # crafts # leather # leathermasks # bubonic # pestenegra # m\u00e1scaras # m\u00e1scara # mask # halloweenmask\nauthentic plague doctor mask black . you may use the model cancellation form at the end of these instructions , but it is not obligatory . image gallery . b model cancellation form .\nwearing this gorgeous mask will give a stunning and lasting impression in halloween day well constructed of durable materials suitable for both men and women full face steampunk plague doctor mask , use . . .\nplague doctor steampunk bird mask cosplay gothic halloween leather mask black . perfect for goths and steampunk enthusiasts . suitable for various events like halloween , cosplay , party , carnival . mask m . . .\nsteampunk plague doctor mask bird beak halloween prop cosplay punk gothic masks . perfect for goths and steampunk enthusiasts . suitable for various events like halloween , cosplay , party , carnival . mask . . .\nthese great plague doctor masks are brilliant for halloween ! choose from a white or black full face mask with curved beak and attached round glasses . sexy halloween christmas . book week halloween chri . . .\nthe plague doctor mask is made of medium weight veg tan leather and has an adjustable strap . it comes with a series of nine ventilation holes on the bottom of the beak for ease of breathing .\nhistorian o\u2019donnell says that a medieval plague doctor was also referred to as the chirurgeon ( middle english \u201ccirurgien\u201d , from old french , from latin ch\u012brurgia , from greek \u03c7\u03b5\u03b9\u03c1\u03bf\u03c5\u03c1\u03b3\u03af\u03b1 , as referring to surgery ) . he says the chirurgeon wore a long black oilcloth robe that had a hood . it was intended as a protection suit against the contagious plague . this costume had openings for the eyes that were made of glass . it also had a hollow long beak for the nose , which was filled with camphor , garlic , mint , or a sponge of vinegar . this was all to protect the doctor from miasmatic bad air .\na famous plague doctor who gave medical advice against the black death plague as preventative measures was nostradamus . he advised to drink only boiled water , use only clean bed linens , and to leave an area as soon as possible that was believed to be infected with the black death .\nanother thing that steampunks like are costumes , and few historically - accurate costumes are as great as the plague doctor ' s . i mean , come on . . . plague doctors look like terrifying birds , and they poked people with sticks . what ' s not to love about that ?\nthe plague doctor\u2019s haunting costume still abides as a creepy symbol of death and the unknown . we\u2019ve long indulged in masked thrills , but often these types of costumes are linked to celebration , tradition , and religious symbolism . in a way , the plague doctor costume isn\u2019t much different than many other spooky and strange cultural traditions . the doctors at the time understood little about what they were dealing with , and the function of the curved peak turns out to be a function of superstition and fear . although modern medicine has quelled our fears of this menace , we are still susceptible to infectious diseases that move faster than we can outwit them . just last year the whole world cowered at the threat of a major ebola outbreak . it was mostly just a paranoias for those of us in the united states and other developed nations , but it devastated several african countries . like the black plague , and other iterations of yersinia pestis , erroneous superstitions made the fight even more difficult .\nhowever , it ' s important to remember that for the time period in which the plague doctor costume was invented , that was science at its finest . these people weren ' t shaking sticks and praying for cures , they were actively trying to treat patients using the latest medical science at their disposal . granted , that was usually something like ,\ndrink this mixture of herbs that i found in my yard\n, but it was still something .\nplague doctor mask . this mask is 100 % handmade from paper mache or pu leather , beautifully crafted and finished using several layers of paper plaster on the back for comfortable wearing . this is a mas . . .\na plague doctor ( italian : physici epidemeie , dutch : pestmeester , german : pestarzt ) , was a special medical physician of the middle ages who saw those who had the bubonic plague . they were specifically hired by towns that had many plague victims in times of plague epidemics . since the city was paying their salary they treated everyone , the rich and the poor . they were not normally professionally trained experienced physicians or surgeons , and often were second rate doctors not able to otherwise run a successful medical business or young physicians just out of school trying to get a medical business going . they were not otherwise a general practitioner or \u201cfamily doctor\u201d . plague doctors by their covenant treated only plague patients and were known as municipal or \u201ccommunity plague doctors\u201d , whereas \u201cgeneral practitioners\u201d were separate doctors and both might be in the same european city or town at the same time .\nthe first epidemic of bubonic plague dates back to the mid 500s , known as the plague of justinian . the largest epidemic was the black death of europe in the fourteenth century . in medieval times the large loss of people due to the bubonic plague in a town created an economic disaster . community plague doctors were quite valuable and were given special privileges . for example , a normally well guarded procedure of autopsies was freely allowed by plague doctors to allow research for a cure of the plague during the middle ages . the city of orvieto hired matteo fu angelo in 1348 for 4 times the normal rate of a doctor of 50 - florin per year .\nphoto credits : dscf1259 . jpg by darren and brad / flickr / cc by - nc 2 . 0 ; paul f\u00fcrst , engraving , c . 1721 , of a plague doctor of marseilles / public domain / via wikimedia\ndeluxe scary horror plague doctor mask . iron man mask light up eyes avengers movie superhero fancy dress party . uv glow neon hair paint streaks mascara ( 6 colours available ) . allergy warning : if you a . . .\nscary horror plague doctor crow skull mask . iron man mask light up eyes avengers movie superhero fancy dress party . uv glow neon hair paint streaks mascara ( 6 colours available ) . allergy warning : if y . . .\nadult size plague doctor mask made from top quality latex with hand painted finish . the mask fits to your headwith an elasticated strap . one size fits most , the nose can be padded out with a little ti . . .\nmeanwhile , the most distinctive part of the costume , the mask , was created in order to hold incense or herbs that ostensibly kept out the\nbad air\n, and thus prevented the plague doctor from getting sick . ideally , at least , as it didn ' t really work in practice . the end effect , of course , was somewhat terrifying , but it ' s important to note that underneath the strange costumes were men who were trying to cure the ill . their pay was high ( nearly four times higher than a regular doctor , by some accounts ) , but their mortality rate was also high .\nthe beak they had was a filter for what they believed to be bad , infected air . in france and the netherlands plague doctors many times didn\u2019t have any medical training and were referred to as \u201cempirics\u201d \u2013 and even in one case he was just a fruit - seller beforehand . being a medieval plague doctor was unpleasant , risky , and difficult . the chances of survival in times of a plague epidemic were slim . because of the dangers and difficulties involved , plague doctors were very hard to find .\nclassic plague doctor cosplay mask , perfect mask for halloween party . material : pu leather . size : one size fits all ; suitable for most adult and teenager . best gift for yourself , your friends , and cos . . .\nduring the black plague , it was thought that bad smells were the cause of the plague . plague doctors therefore wore masks with long beak - like noses stuffed with flowers or smoke to hide the smells . if you want to enjoy a more realistic and fun experience , we recommend to introduce some kind of aromatic herb at the beak of the mask when you use it ! ! this halloween pays tribute to the 50 million people who died because of the \u200eblack death\u202c . dress up as a plague doctor !\nclassic plague doctor cosplay mask , perfect mask for halloween party . material : pu leather . size : one size fits all ; suitable for most adult and teenager . color : black . best gift for yourself , your fr . . .\nplague doctor , long bird mouth mask . the following problems with goods appear to be normal , because we are mass - produced , so we can not take into account the perfect details of all the goods , such as . . .\nthe hat was made of leather . it was worn to show that the man was a doctor and also to add extra protection to the head .\nthe full - length gown was made out of thick material which was then covered with wax . underneath the gown the doctor would wear leather breeches .\npope clement vi had hired several extra plague doctors during the black death plague . they were to attend to the sick people of avignon . of eighteen doctors in venice , only one was left by 1348 : five had died of the plague , and twelve were missing and may have fled .\nplague doctors served as public servants during times of epidemics starting with the black death of europe in the fourteenth century . their principal task , besides taking care of plague victims , was to record in public records the deaths due to the plague . they instructed plague patients to be serene and lighthearted and to think of only gold , silver , and other items which were comforting to the heart instead of death .\nplague doctor mask handmade from natural leather and cast resin parts . it has an adjustable strap that fits all head sizes , from xs ( children ) to xxl . lightweight and comfortable to wear . its ventilation holes facilitate breathing and prevent the acrylics from fogging up .\namazing ! ! ! ! perfect costume and it happens to be the one i wanted to be this year for halloween . . . both my mom and i were tryin to find a way to make it and this will help alot with that . thanks soo much for posting this .\nthe beak that was attached to the mask was stuffed with herbs , perfumes or spices to purify the air that the doctor breathed when he was close to victims .\na medical doctor equipped for visiting patients afflicted with the plague : a waxed long cloak , face covered with a mask , eyes secured behind crystal , and pleasantly smelling spices are placed in the long beak . with his rod he points at what should be attended to .\nif you are passionate about the plague doctors , it will be a pleasure to welcome you to our facebook page , where we share photos , tattoos , cosplays costumes , videos and news about the plague doctors .\nas if this head - to - toe shroud of foreboding wasn\u2019t enough , from the front protruded a grotesque curved beak designed to hold the fragrant compounds believed to keep \u201cplague air\u201d at bay . favourite scents included camphor , floral concoctions , mint , cloves , myrrh and basically anything that smelled nice and strong . in some french versions of the costume , compounds were actually set to smolder within the beak , in the hopes that the smoke would add an extra layer of protection . a wooden stick completed the look , which the plague doctor used to lift the clothing and bed sheets of infected patients to get a better look without actually making skin - to - skin contact .\nthose who took their place \u2014 the so - called plague doctor or medico della peste \u2014 were often little more than paid hacks and second - rate physicians hired by desperate municipalities . these eerily clad public servants would become an iconic symbol of the plague that we easily recognize to this very day . . . harbingers of doom in a very dark chapter in the history of human suffering .\nplague doctors also thought that if they cented there masks they would not get a disease but they were wrong .\nof course there have been many waves of bubonic plague . here we only talk about the biggest of them .\none of the most distinctive masks worn during the carnival of venice is \u201cil medico della peste , \u201d or \u201cthe plague doctor . \u201d but the distinctive bone - white mask and black clothing was actually the 17th century equivalent of a biocontainment suit . albeit one based on very shaky science .\npattern : punk plague bird mask . 1 x punk plague bird mask . material : synthetic leather . due to the difference between different monitors , the picture may not reflect the actual color of the item . we w . . .\n[ \u2026 ] far , to me , the most interesting thing about the plague was the plague doctors . these men were regarded as superheroes , crazy men , curses , and blessings , all in the same breath . [ \u2026 ]\nmade of a canvas outer garment coated in wax , as well as waxed leather pants , gloves , boots and hat , the costume became downright scary from the neck up . a dark leather hood and mask were held onto the face with leather bands and gathered tightly at the neck so as to not let in any noxious , plague - causing miasmas that might poison the wearer . eyeholes were cut into the leather and fitted with glass domes .\nbubonic plague was discovered in 1320 in the gobi desert . in 1331 the plague reached to china , in 1338 to russia , in 1342 to india , and finally in 1346 reached to the european continent , no one could stop it .\npresumably , their principal task of the plague doctors was to help treat and cure plague victims , and some did give it their best shot . in actual fact , however , the plague doctors\u2019 duties were far more actuarial than medical . most did a lot more counting than curing , keeping track of the number of casualties and recorded the deaths in log books .\nplague doctors practiced bloodletting and other remedies such as putting frogs on the buboes \u201crebalancing the humors\u201d as a normal routine . after plague doctors saw patients they were quarantined for a lengthy period ( e . g . 40 days ) . plague doctors could not generally interact with the general public because of the nature of their business and the possiblility of spreading the disease .\nthe doctors clothing was very varied , although in 1619 charles de l\u2019orme invented a uniform than was the most popular . this clothing consisted of a coarse cloth robe waxed , and a blouse introduced in the pants , which are tied to boots . they also wore a hat and gloves . all the costume was made in goat leather .\nyour history is off . bubonic plague was \u201cdiscovered\u201d much earlier . in 541 ad , the byzantine empire had been hit with a pandemic of plague , that historians have called \u201cthe justinian plague , \u201d named after the byzantine emperor at the time . not only that , but there had been multiple outbreaks between the pandemic in 541 ad , and the pandemic in 1346 .\nwell , as with the plague doctors , there are also pirates in steampunk , which are not very historically accurate either .\nactually , the plague doctors did almost nothing to stop the plague , and did more harm than good , killing tons of people with their \u201ctreatments\u201d while we can remember them and maybe dress up as them , we should not honour them in any means .\nduring the black plague , it was thought that bad smells were the cause of the plague . plague doctors therefore wore masks with long beak - like noses stuffed with flowers or smoke to hide the smells . if you want to enjoy a more realistic and fun experience , we recommend to introduce some kind of aromatic herb at the beak of the mask when you use it ! !\nso is it really any wonder that the plague doctor has captured the imaginations of steampunks ? men of science who were viewed with distrust and suspicion by the public , and who are now an obscure and forgotten part of history ? no , you ' re right , that doesn ' t sound like something steampunks would like at all .\nthis mask is identical to a classic plague doctor mask , but with a longer beak . the leather mask is mostly riveted together with some hand - stitching . the eyepieces are sewn in with waxed thread . the mask is painted black and the lenses are gray acrylic . paint is designed to wear off of rivets for that aged look .\nthe black death was born from an evolution of the bacterium yersinia pestis , which had its own pandemic in the year 500 , known as the plague of justinian . the primary means of spread of the plague were flea bites , which were hidden in clothing and textiles .\nsome of the masquerades worn in venice carnival today are characters from the famous 16th and 17th - century italian theater , commedia dell ' arte . arlecchino ( harlequin ) played the role of a faithful valet - patient , trusting , passionate , and playful . his costume is decorated with brightly colored triangles and diamonds and his black half mask has tiny eyeholes and quizzically arched eyebrows accentuated by a wrinkled forehead .\ntoday venice carnevale lasts for a two - week period leading up to lent . during this time , hundreds of thousands of people come from all over the world to enjoy the celebration . for many it is an annual pilgrimage and much of the year is spent in preparing their elaborate masquerades . showing off a costume against the backdrop of venetian architecture and posing for photographers is part of carnival play in venice .\nthe pandemic of bubonic plague was so huge that the whole society changed , ending the days of the middle ages and giving rise to the renaissance .\nbe the bell of the ball or masquerade party with this venetian doctor mask . nose measures approximately 9\nlong . mask is made of a durable plastic with polyester tie on . includes : ( 1 ) star power veneti . . .\nto treat the sick they did bloodletting , leeches and toads were used every day , but this was not effective . the most famous plague doctor was nostradamus , who gave advice such as removing infected corpses , get some fresh air , drink clean water , drink a juice made with rose hips , and do not bleed the patient . nostradamus was a reference to stop the black death pandemic .\nthe body was covered , head to toe , in an attempt to keep the disease at bay . in fact , the stick that the doctor above carries was used to prod patients so that they didn ' t actually have to be touched .\nthis plague mask is 100 % handmade using the papier - mache technique or pu leather , it ' s designed for unisex adults and children over 13 years old .\ngreat site\u2026 i am looking for reliable references to mercury used as treatment for the plague , especially in the seventeenth century . can anyone point me in the right direction ?\nlooked at from that perspective , you can almost see plague doctors as champions of science , or maybe martyrs for science would be more appropriate , given their mortality rate .\nso valuable were plague doctors that when barcelona dispatched two to tortosa in 1650 , outlaws captured them en route and demanded a ransom . the city of barcelona paid for their release .\nto stop the pandemic was born the plague doctor , who were doctors specializing in care for those infected by this disease . these doctors were hired by the villages , and they took care of citizens of all social classes , rich and poor . when there were not enough doctors , people from other professions were hired to assist the infected . given the risk of this task , was very difficult to find people prepared to do the work , many of them died and others fled . they cared for the sick , got rid of the corpses , did autopsies , and they had a listing on the public register of deaths caused by the plague .\nsecond , plague doctors in many ways represent superstition over science . breathing incense to keep away the sickness ? seems rather silly to a modern audience , and much more like nonsense than science .\npremium quality material , durable and comfortable to wear . stretch head belt , one size fits most ventilation holes are also designed to make wearers more comfortable to wear . full face long nose plague . . .\nthe first cases of bubonic plague , or black death were discovered in the 14th century and it is the most devastating pandemic in the history of humanity , which affected the whole of europe killing 60 % of europeans , died 50 million people of a total of 80 million inhabitants , according to data from researcher diane zahler . the plague also affected eastern countries , but did not reach the american or african continents .\nthis brown plague doctor mask have metal rivets , which gives it a bit of a steampunk look . the eyepieces are sewn in with waxed thread . the mask is painted brown and the lenses are gray acrylic . the mask is made of 5 - 6 oz veg tan leather and has an adjustable strap . it will fit all adult heads up to 61cm / 24in around . if your head size is larger , we can customize the mask for you , without additional cost . paint is designed to wear off of rivets for that aged look .\ndespite what we now consider to be their relatively fearsome appearance , they were originally just doctors , and they have existed for as long as there have been plagues . our first record of plague doctors dates back to around the year 500 ad , well before the germ theory of disease . these doctors would be contracted by the government to treat everyone with the plague , rich or poor , and as a result , their lifespans were rather short . this is unsurprising , considering that any protective measures they took were almost certainly misguided or totally ineffective . generally speaking , 90 % of plague doctors died from the diseases they were trying to treat .\neach piece of the suit\u2014the hat , the bird - like mask , the red glass eyes , the black overcoat , the leather breeches , and the wooden cane\u2014is thought to have had an important function to either keep the disease away or scare it away . what doctors didn ' t know was that they were probably doing more harm than good\u2014spreading the plague even more by exposing more people to their plague - covered articles of clothing .\nanother thing that lends to their credibility as both scientists and objects of terror is that plague doctors were given permission to perform autopsies on plague victims in the hope of curing the disease . that may not sound like much right now , but at the time , autopsies were considered blasphemous , evil , terrible , etc . so in all likelihood , they were doing some solid work toward our understanding of anatomy , if nothing else .\npanic , desperation and grief reigned supreme , from the humblest burgs to the most vibrant cities throughout europe . all manner of prayers and bargains and cures were attempted , but to no avail . with no antibiotics available to fight the dreaded bacteria , the plague would simply have to run its course . the plague did not entirely disappear from european soil until the 19th century as smaller but still deadly outbreaks occurred continuously in the decades that followed .\nwere it not for their fearsome appearance , plague doctors might have been considered heroes . granted , many of them were scam artists trying to cash in on the high pay , but some of them were genuinely trying to help .\nmany doctors , knowing that they could do nothing for plague victims , simply didn\u2019t bother trying to treat the disease . those that did made sure that they were as protected as possible from the disease by wearing the \u2018uniform\u2019 shown above .\nwho cares what the blundering masses know ! \u2026we know because , we stumbled on to , the horror that was the plague doc\u2026we were incredulous at this hideous practice and outfit to match no other in creepy\u2026let the masses have jason \u2026 . . ha ha\nthe bubonic plague , also known as the black death , killed at least 75 million people on three continents . described as the most lethal epidemic in history , the plague began in china in the 1330s and made its way through europe from 1346 to 1353 . in those times , physicians didn ' t know what was causing the disease to spread , but they did know it was highly contagious . to provide medical care and to protect themselves , doctors of the time invented the medieval version of a hazmat suit .\nnew tattoo of one of our best - selling masks ! ! by aaron is ( bloodline tattoos ) . these things make our day ! < 3 buy this mask here : urltoken # tattoo # plague # mask # plaguedoctor # blackdeath # pestenegra # tatuaje # plaguemask\nwhat was with the bird ' s beak ? well , a common belief at the time was that the plague was being spread by birds . ( we now know that rats and fleas were responsible for spreading the black death . ) the doctors may have thought that dressing up in a bird - like gas mask , the plague would be transferred from the patient to the garment . this beak piece was also filled with vinegar , sweet oils , and other strong - smelling chemicals to mask the stench of death and unburied bodies .\npeople in the fourteenth century did not know what caused the plague and many believed it was a punishment from god . they did realise that coming into contact with those infected increased the risk of contracting the disease yourself . cures and preventative measures were not at all effective .\nthe plague doctors had a common accessory , a wooden cane which they used to examine patients without having to touch them . some infected thought that the black death was a punishment from god , and asked to doctors to be whipped with the cane to compensate for their sins .\nthen , as now , it seems a life of public service was occasionally at odds with the ambitions of some medically minded entrepreneurs . whatever their intentions , whatever their failings , plague doctors were thought of as brave and highly valued ; some were even kidnapped and held for ransom .\nin a lot of the masks you see today , there are black circles around the eyeholes , connected by a curved black line . that\u2019s a representation of the spectacles the actual plague doctors had on their masks , which went a long way to keeping the evil miasma away from the doctors .\nby the 17th century , plague doctors developed a special outfit to address this concern . these scary bird masks didn\u2019t spring from the mind of a visionary horror writer ; they were a grim reality . while you were holing up in your house hoping your family wouldn\u2019t succumb to the mysterious malady sweeping the earth , you might glance outside and see one or two of the specters walking around your neighborhood for a house call . their spooky appearance served a purpose : it was partly a warning to get out of town , which was one of the only ways to truly avoid the plague .\nin the 14th century , doctors would have been easily identifiable by their wide - brimmed black hats worn close to the head . plague doctors and their hats are similar to today ' s chefs and soldiers . it ' s thought that the wide - brimmed hat was used to partially shield doctors from bacteria .\nwhen did the distinctive look stop being worn . the miasma theory of disease was being phased out in the 1860s , but still debated , and there were outbreaks of bubonic plague in the 1900s , such as in sydney australia . if one is making this kit , to what period can it be considered appropriate ?\nthe first wave was the worst , killing some 25 million in europe alone . by 1400 \u2014 a mere 50 years after the pandemic began \u2014 various epidemics and resurgence had reduced the world\u2019s population from about 450 million to between 350 and 300 million , maybe less . roughly 150 million individuals succumbed to the nightmarish symptoms of the black plague .\nthey did . besides how would you know ? there was not much you could do in those days , compared to the medicine and stuff going around these days . some people , according to historians , were saved . what if the plague was going on now and you\u2019re just saying \u201cwe shouldn\u2019t honour them\u201d when they tried to save lives ? !\nplague doctors were sometimes requested to take part in autopsies , and were often called upon to testify and witness wills and other important documents for the dead and dying . not surprisingly , many a dishonest doc took advantage of bereaved families , holding out false hope for cures and charging extra fees ( even though they were supposed to be paid by the government and not their patients ) .\nto say people didn\u2019t know much about the plague was an understatement . from its origins , to its spread , to its cure , the physicians whose sole purpose was to treat this infamous killer knew little more than those whom they were treating . they did , however , understand one thing with perfect clarity : the fact that it spread quickly and easily . desperate times called for desperate measures .\nonce the plague\u2019s full force was felt , it didn\u2019t take long for most reputable and well - trained doctors to recognize its vicious and virulent nature . moreover , any physician with even a lick of sense soon realized that the\ncures\nbeing employed were anything but , and sometimes even accelerated the death spiral . and so , most of them ran away . it was really the only sensible thing to do .\nthe fourteenth century had devastating moments because of the plague . in sieges infected corpses were thrown into the city with catapults . fishing and commercial boats remained directionless with all the dead crew . entire villages were deserted when all its inhabitants died . the economy practically disappeared and social chaos was present . in the beginning it was thought that the jewish community were the cause of this new disease , so many civilians began jewish pogroms .\ndespite the fact that de l\u2019orme himself lived to the ripe old age of 96 \u2014 an impressive feat for a physician living in the plague years \u2014 his famous contribution to medicine probably did very little to quell the actual spread of the disease . the beak doctors , as they came to be know , dropped like flies or pretty much lived under constant quarantine , wandering the countryside and city streets like pariahs . . . until of course desperate families needed them .\nespecially with the second mask i could easily picture the elongated mouth piece and filter , slowly becoming a more compact , beak design , as technology gradually allows for the miniaturisation of filters , in a steampunk alternate timeline . it could also be considered a way to pay homage to the plague doctors , who in a way , were inventors as well , at least attempting to create what could be considered an early iteration of a gas mask to protect themselves , to the best of their ability .\nwhen the rats and fleas carrying yersinia pestis surreptitiously hitched a ride down the silk road with merchants and soldiers , no one could have predicted the toll this taste for spices and the latest in luxury goods would have on the population of europe . after decimating tens of millions starting in china , it raced though central asia and northern india . the bubonic plague made official landfall in sicily in 1347 . within five years , it had spread to virtually all of europe , russia and the middle east .\nthe plague ( which we now know to be a bacterial infection of yersinia pestis ) was horrifying effective . it has a 50 % survival rate and successfully knocked out 150 million of the world\u2019s population . and it still exists . in the united states there are a few dozen cases a year ( usually in the southern states where is spreads via rodents , ) but the disease is now treatable with antibiotics . when a case arises , there is protocol to track down and destroy the rodents responsible for spreading the illness .\nin the 17th and 18th centuries the plague doctors invented masks to protect themselves from \u201cbad air\u201d and prevent contagion . these masks have lenses on the eyes and a long cavity in the nose , which was filled with drugs and aromatic items . this cavity measuring about half foot in length , had 2 small vent holes , and its shape was very similar to beaks of birds . at the beak were used substances such as ambergris , mint leaves , storax , myrrh , laudanum , rose petals , camphor , cloves and straw .\nit ' s no wonder that we still see plague doctors as a symbol of fear after all this time , the black death had a habit of visiting places again and again . like a fear of spiders or snakes or clowns , the fear of these symbols has become instinctual . so whether you ' re dressing up as a doc from the middle ages or a character out of a horror film , when you enter the room in this get - up , you ' re sure to see all of your patients run out .\nto minimize skin exposure , doctors tucked the neckline of their long overcoat behind the mask . the coat extended down to the feet and was often completely coated with suet ( a hard , white fat on the kidneys and loins of cattle and sheep , usually used in puddings and pastries ) or wax . doctors thought the suet could draw the plague away from the flesh of the infected or the wax could repel it . it ' s also thought that the wax could have just been used to keep bodily fluids from clinging to the coat .\ndoctype html public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\nthe bookreader requires javascript to be enabled . please check that your browser supports javascript and that it is enabled in the browser settings . you can also try one of the other formats of the book .\nall files marked with a copyright notice are subject to normal copyright restrictions . these files may , however , be downloaded for personal use . electronically distributed texts may easily be corrupted , deliberately or by technical causes . when you base other works on such texts , double - 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", "topic": 10}], "title": "arnott ' s biscuits", "paragraphs": ["get inspired with our collection of tasty recipes using some of australia\u2019s favourite arnott\u2019s biscuits .\narnott ' s assorted creams biscuits 1 . 5kg bulk pack $ 13 . 55\narnott ' s family assorted biscuits 1 . 5kg bulk pack $ 13 . 10\nfind out everything that ' s happening in the world of arnott ' s .\n\u201cwe all know that it\u2019s cold and that \u201cshrinkage\u201d happens , but it\u2019s a shame that it\u2019s happening to your biscuits . \u201d\nthe first popular biscuits were essentially what we refer to as \u2018plain biscuits\u2019 . these biscuits were either sweet or savoury and retailed in bulk . the distinctive brightly decorated arnott\u2019s biscuits tins with the iconic rainbow lorikeet image became an important part of our retail culture and was even extended to the arnott\u2019s delivery trucks .\narnott ' s joined forces with peter ' s ice cream to develop four new flavours .\nkingston biscuits were the last of the assorted creams to roll off the production line at arnott ' s burwood plant last night , marking the end of about 50 years of arnott ' s biscuit manufacturing in melbourne .\nearlier this week , arnott\u2019s announced they had joined forces with peter\u2019s ice - cream to roll out four new flavours .\narnott\u2019s biscuits were originally delivered in tins . tins were returned and recycled . however , biscuit tins which were damaged or broken were crushed . many were buried under the car park and arnott\u2019s bowling green ( which is now part of the powell\u2019s creek corridor ) .\ncheck out our newest products and promotions across all your favourite arnott ' s brands .\nmillions of australians have grown up with arnott\u2019s over the past 150 years . for them , arnott\u2019s is more than a food company \u2013 it\u2019s a piece of australia\u2019s history and a national icon . arnott\u2019s portfolio of brands includes household names like tim tam , shapes , iced vovo , sao , vita - weat , salada and tiny teddy .\nand for those of us who were fond of arnott\u2019s assorted creams \u2013 here\u2019s an advertisement for them , again courtesy of the australian women\u2019s weekly ( may 1970 ) .\nthere was also a snob factor , especially after ww1 , with women preferring to offer neater , uniform biscuits rather than rough homemade biscuits . they had seen the \u2018perfect hostess\u2019 handing around a dish of arnott\u2019s \u2013 to everyone\u2019s apparent delight . this move to manufactured brand biscuits also reflected the importance placed on morning and afternoon tea .\nyou should contact arnott\u2019s directly . i am unaware of any tours of the new arnott\u2019s factory at huntingwood . i noticed an article in time out about a visit to the factory urltoken\narnott\u2019s has indicated they may not take any action if the products are withdrawn from sale today .\nshare your arnott\u2019s stories , pictures or facts with us , we\u2019d love to hear from you .\nsusan massasso , asia - pacific marketing director of arnott ' s biscuits , concurs : ' ' it ' s still a tradition to have a jar of biscuits at home to break out . if someone drops in and you click the kettle and put biscuits on a plate you are saying , ' welcome \u2026 come , sit , share ' . ' '\n\u201cdisgraceful , deceptive , rip off and turn off ! \u201d one person wrote on arnott\u2019s facebook page .\npolice had alleged thomas threatened to poison arnott ' s biscuits unless four nsw police officers took lie detector tests over evidence they gave against her son , convicted murderer ronald henry thomas .\nyou might be surprised to learn just how many delicious types of arnott\u2019s biscuits there are . from sweet to savoury , chocolate to fruit , indulgence to simple pleasures ; it\u2019s no wonder millions of australians have grown up , celebrated , relaxed , indulged and sustained themselves with our biscuits . for 150 years , arnott\u2019s has been baking quality into our biscuits using the finest ingredients . there\u2019s simply no other biscuit brand that has been loved by so many for so long . come and explore our world of biscuity deliciousness , made to bring everyone together .\narnott ' s bakes four different ginger nuts to suit the tastes of people in each state and territory .\ngroups of workers hugged and swapped telephone numbers as bright red arnott ' s trucks filed through the gates .\nconnect with us to find out more about the arnott ' s business and learn about working with us .\narnott\u2019s said that the company chose to reduce the size rather than charge retailers extra to stock the products .\nsome tins were melted and used for land reclamation in nearby mason park . albert mason was the mayor of homebush and chief electrician of arnott\u2019s biscuits . the park is named after him .\nbiscuits p403 butternut snap / choc ripple portion control 2 pack $ 34 . 01\na forensic biologist ' s change of mind about dna evidence today ended the case against an elderly woman accused of the 1997 arnott ' s biscuit extortion .\naround 30 million packs of this chockie bikkie are sold each year \u2013 that\u2019s nearly 300 million biscuits , or two packets for every australian . on a per capita basis , they are the world\u2019s biggest - selling chocolate biscuits . and in case you were wondering :\nin april , arnott\u2019s angered customers when it overhauled its shapes recipes to improve the lunch box snack\u2019s health star rating . many described the new flavours as \u201cdisgusting\u201d .\nin the 1960s , a series of amalgamations resulted in those different companies coming under the arnott ' s banner .\nfollowing customer backlash , arnott\u2019s told urltoken that they were forced to resurrect the original recipe because of \u201cpopular demand\u201d .\nthis site is the only historic industrial site that the arnott family used as a bakery and represents their origins in the area they settled , after arriving from scotland . many see this site as , if not the birthplace of the arnott ' s biscuits , at least a significant component of the company\u2019s origins .\nportion controlled arnotts butternut snap and farmbake chocolate chip biscuits carton 150 $ 32 . 80\ni don\u2019t know . maybe contact arnott\u2019s directly whether they have maintained one of the old trucks for viewing or promotion .\nwe make four different ones to suit the tastes of people in different states ,\nnicky thomson from arnott ' s told abc radio canberra ' s lish fejer .\nof the thousands of workers arnott\u2019s employed , details of their generosity have filtered down through employee\u2019s relatives of the memories , heartfelt stories that are relayed to us nearly everyday .\nthe arnott\u2019s factory was relocated to huntingwood in 1997 and the homebush factory was closed . the former factory has been readapted into the bakehouse quarter . this site provides many references to its arnott\u2019s history ranging from the sao sign to small arnott\u2019s parrot emblems woven into building facades . george st has been recast with a cobblestone road and edwardian style - lighting harking back to the days in the early twentieth century when the arnott factory was first built .\narnott\u2019s exports continue to grow , with our australian - made biscuits now being shipped to more than 40 countries around the world including japan , the usa , canada , united kingdom , indonesia , tahiti and new zealand .\nbiscuits are linked to moments from childhood and remind people of their parents or grandparents or best friends , so there ' s that nostalgia factor .\narnott\u2019s , australia\u2019s largest biscuit supplier , is threatening legal action against donut chain krispy kreme for alleged violation of their \u201ciced vo - vo\u201d trademark \u2013 which they first registered in 1906 .\nbut i love the orange slice ! always had them at my grandma ' s so they bring back beautiful childhood memories . don ' t ever take them away arnott ' s !\njoin our facebook community for all the latest in all things arnott ' s , as well as recipe ideas and cooking inspiration .\nthe biscuit shelves of supermarkets now offer rows and rows of biscuits . it wasn\u2019t always so .\narnott\u2019s biscuits were originally established in newcastle . the first sydney factory was opened at forest lodge in 1894 . in 1905 , the arnott family wanting to expand , decided that a larger factory was required . requiring access to the railway for transportation , the arnott\u2019s purchased a six and half acre site at homebush in 1906 . the factory was designed by architect charles slatyer and built in 1907 at a cost of \u00a310 , 400 .\nfor over 150 years , arnott ' s has been bringing families together to share delicious sweet moments over its famous biscuits . come and explore our range , from simple everyday pleasures , creamy - centred treats and indulgent cookies to iconic fancy topped favourites , playful kid\u2019s fun and fruity delights .\nms thomson said while small variances between bakes and batches were inevitable , arnott ' s had learnt to keep changes to a minimum .\narnott\u2019s is copping another backlash , after the company decided to cut the size of shapes and tiny teddies \u2014 but not the price .\nbiscuit making , biscuit eating and the purchasing of packaged commercially manufactured biscuits have all experienced social change .\nthe homebush factory had little difficulty in finding workers in the district and it has been commented that there were few families in homebush who didn\u2019t work for arnott\u2019s . the arnott\u2019s were regarded as good employers . during the economic depression of the 1930s , arnotts reduced the operational hours of the factory rather than dismissing their workers , which was the usual practice . many members of the arnott family lived in strathfield , including the founder william arnott .\nduring world war ii , arnott\u2019s kept its customers informed about the reasons it was not producing as many \u2018favourites\u2019 . their factories were working at full capacity to fulfil war orders ( presumably sending shredded wheat biscuits and other basic staples to soldiers on the front line ) . australian women\u2019s weekly \u2013 16 january 1943 .\nwilliam arnott was born on the 6th december 1827 in pathhead , fifeshire , scotland to david millie & isabella arnott . he was the first of 8 children .\n' ' like vegemite and sitting in the front seat of a taxi , the biscuits we eat define our nationality , ' ' massasso says . when campbell ' s took over arnott ' s in 1992 , the american conglomerate was told that it messed with the parrot at its peril . australians would not stand for their biscuits being americanised \u2026 they must be australian - made to traditional recipes and never called cookies . ' ' campbell ' s respected that and preserved the portfolio . ' '\na few of the early sea biscuits have survived in museums because they had been painted on \u2013 the sailors used the hard biscuits to paint maritime scenes of whale hunting , sailors relaxing , jack ashore pictures etc similar to scrimjaw and sea - chest paintings . the painted biscuits were usually sold to buy drinks when they went ashore .\nmore than 50 , 000 australians have worked with arnott\u2019s during the past century . today , arnott\u2019s employs around 2 , 400 australians across all states and territories . we also employ several thousand people across the asia pacific region , in countries such as new zealand , indonesia , malaysia , singapore and japan .\nthe purchase was known as \u2018arnott\u2019s folly\u2019 as the site was considered too far from the city to attract workers . however , the homebush factory which opened in 1908 was eventually the largest in the southern hemisphere and exported biscuits from homebush to the rest of the world .\nfollow us to stay up - to - date with arnott ' s news and be the first to find out about new products , offers and competitions .\nthe arnott family went on to make a great contribution to australia\u2019s development and provided an example of hard work and entrepreneurial business activity for others to follow .\nhard tack biscuits were important to the fledgling colony of botany bay , especially when it experienced lean times . by the goldrushes of the 1950s flour replaced the need for biscuits and we developed many damper recipes to fill our empty bellies .\nin the latter half of the 19th century and well into the 20th , weekly baking of cakes , bread and biscuits was common . many of the early biscuits were variations on a theme \u2013 no self - respecting australian woman , in the city or bush , would want to be caught out without a stash of biscuits in case friends arrived unannounced .\nour delicious range of savoury biscuits are designed to give a real flavour hit . pick up a box of your favourite shapes today \u2013 there\u2019s a flavour to suit every mood and occasion !\nyou may be interested in an archaelogical assessment that was written in 1995 about the arnott\u2019s site . a copy of this assessment is available at urltoken ' s _ factory _ site . pdf ; query = strathfield ; brand = default\nyou would have to contact arnott\u2019s directly . if they aren\u2019t making the biscuit , maybe they should reveal the receipe for all the honey snap devotees out there !\nif eaten as biscuits they were more likely dipped in water , tea , coffee or even brine . they were also served with the sailor\u2019s basic stew or soup slop . it must be remembered that the general standard of dental health was bad so consumption of the biscuits must have been hard going for most sailors .\nif you\u2019re a fan of crunchy , crumbly biscuits sandwiched with mouth - watering creamy centres , then you\u2019ll love our delicious cream biscuits . a little indulgent , but not too decadent , they\u2019re the perfect treat for sharing with friends and loved ones .\nwe don\u2019t organise tours of arnott\u2019s factory as the factory has been redeveloped into a shopping / restaurant / office district called the bakehouse quarter , which anyone can visit .\narnott\u2019s has reduced the size of some of their biscuit varieties , with shoppers now getting less bite for their buck when purchasing some tiny teddy and shapes snack packs .\nwilliam arnott is the great , great , great grandfather of stephen arnott , owner of morpeth sourdough . stephen , a 6th generation baker , is continuing his family tradition at the same bakehouse in morpeth where william and his brother david ran their business during the 1860\u2019s .\na spokesman for arnott\u2019s said in a statement to urltoken that the change was due to energy costs , and that it was a necessary move for the business to make .\nsix packages containing poisoned monte carlo biscuits and demand letters were sent to identities and corporations in nsw and queensland in february 1997 .\nit is surprising how many australians have vivid recall of growing up near a biscuit factory way back when manufacturers were ubiquitous all over australia ' s capital cities , and savouring the aroma of biscuits being baked . one insists that even today , long after the arnott ' s bakery at sydney ' s north strathfield has been turned into a shopping and office complex , he can drive by and find his senses suffused by that heady and delicious smell .\narnott\u2019s , which has been working with the retail food group ( the owner of the donut king franchise ) to create a range of products linked to arnott\u2019s brands , alleges a breach of the trade marks act and trade practices act . they are consequently contemplating seeking injunctions , damages , orders for corrective advertising and / or an account of profits .\nwhen we consolidated our baking operations to new south wales we tried to put the [ original arnott ' s ] nsw ginger nut out nationally ,\nms thomson said .\nover the past decade , arnott\u2019s has spent more than $ 3 billion purchasing raw ingredients and services from local farmers and businesses , fuelling the economy of rural and regional australia .\nin 1865 , a small bakery opened on hunter st in newcastle , nsw , north of sydney . it supplied bread , pies and biscuits to the local people and to the crews of the many ships that docked at the port to load coal . from these humble beginnings rose a company whose name is now synonymous with australia\u2019s favourite biscuits .\nthe first biscuits in australia were as hard as nails and , by all accounts , tasted dreadful . they were \u2018sea biscuits\u2019 , or as the old time sailors called them \u2018hard tack\u2019 or \u2018ship\u2019s biscuits\u2019 because they were such a standby for early sailors . the word \u2018tack\u2019 was already in use to describe any ship\u2019s food . the \u2018sea biscuit\u2019 had been introduced into the british navy in the 17th century and was traditionally made with flour , water and salt . they had an extremely long shelf life and were the saviour of many the sailor blown off course without sufficient rations . the biscuits , along with salted beef , were the staple diet and prepared in several ways to make them digestible .\na scientist ' s ute with the lot . . . it must be australia\nwestern\u2019s wagon wheels were extremely popular because they were the first biscuit to be sold at picture theatres . individually wrapped , large \u2018wagon wheel\u2019 shaped , these were an ideal sweet for kids about to see the next exciting serial of hopalong cassidy . my sister , eight year\u2019s older than me , was figure - conscious and seemed to live on vita - wheat biscuits . these were extremely thin yet hardy plain biscuits . she had vegemite on hers and i had peanut butter which i would use to make \u2018worms\u2019 by pressing the paste between the biscuits until the worms started to appear .\npeople don ' t like change , but we ' ve learnt in particular they don ' t like their biscuits to change .\nbecause australia ' s iconic biscuits have remained unchanged for a lifetime or longer , to many , they evoke the past . ' ' biscuits have a unique nostalgia factor and can connect us to older , perhaps happier days , ' ' arnott ' s global communications and diversity director toni jones says . ' ' my brother and i would go to my beautiful nanna ' s house and she ' d give us honey jumbles and i ' d get the pink and he ' d get the white , and today , all these years later , it takes just one bite of a honey jumble and i tear up . ' '\nperfect for a snack or lighter lunch option with a bit of crunch . add your favourite fresh toppings or enjoy plain . arnott\u2019s crispbreads are a versatile option for a healthier snack or meal .\n\u201ci have always supported arnott\u2019s but no longer ! why are you trying to rip us off by reducing the amount of product in your boxes but at the same price ? \u201d another said .\narnott\u2019s said the change also meant that the portion - sized snack - packs would now be sold in environmentally - friendly cardboard boxes \u201cthat fit better on the supermarket shelf and in your pantry\u201d .\nin august 1887 , the sydney morning herald published this comprehensive description of the arnott\u2019s biscuit factory . the full article describes the machinery , the ingredients and the employees required to produce a weekly quota of biscuits . it also references the removal of a biscuit import duty which , despite early fears , did nothing to interfere with the popularity of the brand .\na party was held for workers between morning and afternoon shifts at the plant yesterday . tearful workers walked through the gates for the last time , clutching arnott ' s bags filled with mementos and keepsakes .\nthese are good cream cracker biscuits with various flavours of cream including lemon , orange , chocolate , and custard flavours . they are an ocassional treat and would be nice to serve for unexpected guests also . my favourite is the lemon because i love all things lemony and the outer biscuits are salty and different .\narnott\u2019s is one of the largest food companies in the asia pacific region . our ongoing growth has been supported by the campbell soup company\u2019s investment in the business and its iconic brands . it is our goal to be the best food company in the region , making everyday moments a little more delicious .\nthe campaign has not been well received at arnott\u2019s though , with claims that krispy kreme are being misleading as the donut resembles the iced vo - vo biscuit and the iced dough - vo tag is phonetically similar .\nsaw kk advertising this when i walked past my local outlet , and thought immediately that arnott\u2019s would be getting legal - happy over this\u2026 kk seem to be trying a little too hard to localise the menu methinks .\nmilk arrowroots were launched in 1888 . scotch fingers , iced vovos and saos look and taste exactly as they did when introduced in 1906 . saladas are 61 years old . tim tams date from 1964 and were named after a racehorse that had impressed arnott ' s scion ross arnott when he had a flutter at the 1958 kentucky derby .\nbiscuits come in square , rectangle , oval , round & animal shapes . they are large and tiny and the supermarket shelves are always bulging with stock . we australians , thankfully , continue to call these confections \u2018biscuits\u2019 and despite continual exposure to american television , and a barrage of marketing campaigns , we refuse to succumb to \u2018cookies\u2019\nin 1865 william arnott established his first biscuit factory in newcastle ( having been a baker in maitland prior to then ) .\nit ' s taken a great toll on her health and that ' s a matter of concern today . i ' d ask that you let her simply go home ,\nhe said .\naustralians enthusiastically bring certain words to an affectionate abbreviation . kevin becomes kev , barry baz , banana nana , and so on . biscuits are regularly referred to as \u2018bickies\u2019 .\nwomen baked every week and usually made two or three - dozen biscuits \u2018for the biscuit tin\u2019 . as society changed , especially after federation , to reflect new labour - saving household inventions , the availability of electricity and gas , and the reality that women could also work in factories and offices , the introduction of commercially manufactured biscuits was well received .\nby submitting your email you are agreeing to fairfax media ' s terms and conditions and privacy policy .\ni know its a long shot but i am looking for records of some employees of the arnott\u2019s factory in early 1926 . the names i am after are the surname cuneo and anne millard . i think anne was employed as a packer . does anyone know if there are records of the employee\u2019s anywhere and if there is where i might find them .\nsince 1997 , arnott\u2019s has invested more than $ 400 million in our australian biscuit facilities , including $ 40m in a fully automated biscuit packing line at our virginia bakery , which is one of the largest robotic installations of its type in the world .\nin 1934 , secondary products ( biscuit caddies ) were being widely advertised \u2013 australian women\u2019s weekly 8 september 1934 .\nthe distributors - best product choices and range options - australia\u2019s leading national independent , convenience segment wholesalers and distributors .\nthe biscuits were also eaten straight from the \u2018packet\u2019 - which , in this case , would have been a barrel . they were prone to weevil infestation that might have added something to the taste !\nit is considered that the presence of this second profile substantially weakens the prosecution case that the accused ' s dna on the stamps is only reasonably and rationally explicable as a result of the accused ' s knowing participation in the extortion .\ni am currently compiling our family history and my mother ( patricia dyason ) said she worked at arnotts biscuits in homebush as a young girl before she got married . it would have been about 1943 - 1945 after she left school . she said it was her favourite place to work . she had a lot of friends there and arnotts was good work for . she also said she loved those pink vovo biscuits !\nfor as long as i ' ve had assorted creams , orange slice has been like the older , fatter and less attractive sibling of the creamy family . it doesn ' t really have a place these days outside a morning bingo session or christian camp . there are definitely more worthy cream biscuits that could take it ' s place .\ndear managment of arnotts biscuits please do something about bringing back the good old days of honey snap biscuits , as a young lad many years ago the times spent with family with a plate of honey snaps . i believe that there is a lot of aussies that feel the same way please do consider this request . or tell me were i can get the original arnotts recipe from . there is no substitute for a arnotts biscuit .\nmy father told me that during the depression men would sit outside the factory waiting to be given broken biscuits . while waiting they used to draw on the footpath with chalk and he said many were quite accomplished artists .\nit ' s because they ' ve either moved interstate or they ' ve bought a pack while they were travelling interstate .\nronald thomas was convicted of the shooting murders of peter wade and maureen ambrose at wade ' s gold coast unit in 1991 .\ni am old enough to know and remember what arnotts cream biscuits used to taste like and these aren ' t them . ever since the americans bought arnotts there has been a very fast deterioration in size , flavour , and ingredients anything to save money . the result is such and inferior product that i have stopped buying any arnotts biscuits . i wrote to the company several times over the years and never had a response so much for customer service .\n\u201cwe did receive a request from lawyers representing arnott\u2019s that we withdraw these from the shelves in our stores because we were allegedly in breach of various trademarks , \u201d ceo of krispy kreme australia , john mcguigan , told the abc . \u201cwe\u2019ve taken advice on that of course , and that advice is , that\u2019s not the case , and that krispy kreme customers are pretty smart and they can tell the difference between a doughnut and a biscuit . \u201d\nhello , i just wanted to enquire about the modern arnott\u2019s factory . can one visit it ? we are curious to find out about the different technologies used in the factory in order to compare them to how they were previously . we are also interested in finding about about the production methods . thanks : )\nwhy have they never bought back the large tin of assorted biscuits from the mid sixties . they had a dome bicky with hundreds and 1000snds and iced bickies my favorite they were extremely popular . can anybody name the other bickies in the tin .\nbiscuit manufacture was not always so sublime . ' ' the colony ' s first biscuits were ' hard tack ' , comprised of flour , water and salt , ' ' fahey says . ' ' they were hard as rocks and tasted awful . ' ' it took pioneering ingenuity to render them digestible . the biscuit was pulverised into powder , which was mixed with water and whatever else was handy to provide taste . fahey says : ' ' a popular method was to mix the powder with pig ' s blood , egg powder , more flour and salt , and then fashion them into large pancakes which were fried in pig ' s fat . these were called ' blood pancakes ' . if there was nothing to mix with the powder , water was simply added and it became a gruel known as ' cracker hash ' . biscuits were stored in a barrel , and were prone to weevil infestation \u2026 which could only have improved the taste . ' '\nmy mother , who is in her mid 90\u2019s , would love to hear any news about her uncle or that long lost branch of her family .\nmr rutledge said mr blair , of queensland ' s john tonge centre , now agreed with mr szabo the stamps contained the dna profiles of two people .\nthe sao , first sold in 1906 , is a dry cracker , better enjoyed with butter , vegemite or tomato , than unadorned . perhaps more interesting than the biscuit itself is the genesis of its name . theories abound : that ' ' sao ' ' is an acronym for salvation army officer , because founder william arnott ' s son arthur was a salvo ; that it was the name of a sailing boat moored at sydney ' s royal yacht squadron ; that it was in honour of a woman named catherine sao , whose claim to fame seems to have been lost to time . another theory goes that samuel arnott was doodling his initials on a pad \u2026 and added an ' ' o ' ' .\narnott\u2019s lawyers have sent a request to krispy kreme to cease the use of the \u201ciced dough - vo\u201d for one of their new range of donuts by no later than 5pm today , the abc reported . the iced dough - vo is one of a range of australian flavours the donut retailer is using as part of an \u201caustraliana\u201d theme running until june 8 .\nthe plant ' s closure was announced 18 months ago , and more than 200 workers lost their jobs as operations wound down . the final 131 finished yesterday .\nwriter peter luck calls the humble milk arrowroot - 125 years old this year - ' ' a biscuit you could trust \u2026 a good , solid biscuit you could fight a war on , win a footy grand final on , get married on and raise another whole generation of babies on ' ' . in an early ad for the oval - shaped , eminently dunkable , starch - rich bikkie made from flour and the arrowroot vegetable , the manufacturer spruiked that they had the power to help babies grow : ' ' how doth the busy little boy get bigger every hour ? arnott ' s milk arrowroot biscuits gave him health and power ! ' '\n' ' since the late 1800s , ' ' fahey says , ' ' biscuits have been a symbol of community spirit ' ' , as loved ones , friends and workmates down tools to have a bite and a sip and natter about family intrigue , politics , sport and the price of fish : ' ' it ' s pleasant and it ' s calming . ' ' kevin rudd acknowledged the ritual on election victory night , 2007 , when advising his wired and celebrating staff to settle down with a cup of tea and an iced vovo before the hard work of governing the nation began next day .\ntop 7 reasons why australia rejects imported foods at the border the assistant director of australia\u2019s imported food section , mr stuart grant , has revealed why many . . .\ntim tams were first launched in 1963 . they were named after a horse that ran in the kentucky derby in 1958 . a member of the arnott family , ross arnott , attended the race day and decided \u2018tim tam\u2019 was the perfect name for the new biscuit he was about to launch . enthusiasts for the biscuit say that a taste sensation can be obtained by biting off one end and sucking tea or coffee through the biscuit .\ncorner shops , before shopping malls and convenience stores , were usually well - run family businesses . no self service here as uniformed mum and dad responded to your shopping list . the biscuits were served either from the tins or from the \u2018broken biscuit box\u2019 . the latter being considerably cheaper .\nphyllis mander - jones , ' arnott , william ( 1827\u20131901 ) ' , australian dictionary of biography , national centre of biography , australian national university , urltoken published first in hardcopy 1969 , accessed online 10 july 2018 .\nthe crown case hinged on the evidence of a forensic biologist , barry blair , who found the stamps sent to mr boe ' s office only contained dna consistent with that of thomas .\nin addition , william arnott and his wife were dedicated to the church and the community during their life . they committed much of their spare time to helping the needy and as such there are several plaques in the hunter valley commemorating this contribution .\nliquor , hospitality and miscellaneous workers union , assistant secretary , terry breheny , said the union was angered by the plant ' s closure , and would work to avoid a similar situation in the future .\nneither wilkes or baker provides clues of when this slang first appeared . they do agree that it is used in the context : \u201cdo you want some tea and bickies ? \u201d and that it has also entered our colloquial language to mean large amounts of money = \u201che was holding big bickies . \u201d and in statements such as \u201che was not the full packet of biscuits . \u201d\nmy grandmother\u2019s maiden name was greenland and she grew up in waratah , a suburb of newcastle , in the late 1800s . her brother , harry greenland , worked as an accountant for arnotts in newcastle and then in homebush .\nwhen i was young in the 1950s you had a sweet plain square biscuit named either \u2018lemon cream\u2019 or \u2018cream lemon\u2019 biscuits . they were beautiful . then in later times there was a round biscuit called \u2018tea cake\u2019 with lattice pattern on the top and fluted around the edge . why have they discontinued these ? also i think a nice plain sweet biscuit would be the \u2018monte carlo\u2019 without the cream .\nhis life\u2019s achievement was as the entrepreneur who built one of the largest biscuit companies in the world . an iconic australian brand that is deemed the second most prestigious and well known trademark in australia ( the abc logo is the first ) by ip australia .\ngeoff storer , who worked in the factory ' s mixing department for nearly 30 years , said it was an emotional day .\ni ' m a little sad . . . they pulled the mat out from under us , but i ' ve had a good innings ,\nhe said .\nconsidering the vast quantity of tea and coffee consumed in the 19th and 20th centuries it is probably not surprising that our biscuit consumption ( where available ) was extremely high . ( i refer readers to the articles section of the site where a history of tea and coffee drinking is available . ) . older australians will find it easy to imagine the \u2018tea ladies\u2019 who pushed their trolleys down factory and office aisles and the \u2018honour\u2019 system whereby those who took biscuits would put some money into the kitty . the usual rate was twenty pence a day .\nfrom all reports hugh jackman is a congenial guy , but today he was miffed . he and nicole kidman were on oprah in 2008 spruiking their new movie australia , and to mark the occasion the actor gifted the host and each member of the studio audience with an australian national treasure , the tim tam . all was going munchingly well \u2026 then disaster . oprah thanked hugh for the cookies . cookies ! ' ' tim tams are biscuits ! ' ' hugh put her straight . ' ' in australia , we don ' t have cookies . we have bikkies ! ' '\narnott was survived by his wife ( d . 1902 ) , two sons and two daughters of his first marriage and five sons and three daughters of the second . the sons of his first marriage , leslie and samuel , became chairmen of directors of the business and were succeeded by their half - brothers , william , john maclean and halse rogers ; while robert fleming became an engineer and arthur smith a colonel in the salvation army .\n+ this is a great australian family biscuit . it is made in australia . i like the lemon flavoured biscuit the best because it is very different to the others , not so sugary in my opinion . the monte carlo ' s are great and are always a hit . it is nice to dip into a coffee or hot chocolate .\nwilliam arnott ' s success was founded on hard work , integrity and insistence on quality . he was a sincere christian , noted for his lovable and kindly nature . he and his wife were active in philanthropic work and the wesleyan church . in 1857 he was elected a trustee of the church in maitland ; in newcastle he was connected with the sunday school for twenty - four years , in twenty of which he was superintendent . an example of his honesty in business dealings was in 1883 when he repaid in full his 1862 maitland creditors ; they presented him with an address and a gold medal and held a luncheon in his honour . one of his recreations was rifle shooting . he joined the volunteer rifle corps in 1860 and won the first three contests for the silver belt presented by the mayor of maitland .\nthe first task was to smash the biscuit with a hammer to render it into powder form ( yes , they were that hard ! ) . the powder ( sometimes called \u2019dust\u2019 and this possibly explains why some bushmen called flour by the same name ) was then mixed with water and whatever was available to provide taste . a popular method was to mix the powder with pig\u2019s blood , egg powder more flour and salt , and then fashion them into large pancakes which were fried in pig\u2019s fat . these were called \u2018blood pancakes\u2019 . another recipe saw the powder soaked in water with raisins to make \u2018dandy funk\u2019 . if there was nothing to mix with the powder it was simply mixed with water and eaten like a gruel known as \u2018cracker hash\u2019 .\n' ' in an age of short - lived fads and virtual reality , we cherish the real and enduring , ' ' massasso says . ' ' it ' s comforting to consume a product made from basic , timeless , unadulterated ingredients - eggs , milk , flour and sugar - that have been baked in an oven . baking in itself is an ancient and generous act involving patience , skill and sharing the results . ' '\nin 1888 the family moved to mayfield , near newcastle , and in 1893 arnott left his sons in charge and visited scotland with his wife and a daughter . on his return in 1894 he bought a factory in sydney and took his sons into partnership . he had some forty employees in 1880 and by 1894 the number had increased to nearly eight hundred in sydney and newcastle . he retired in 1899 and moved to strathfield near sydney , where he died on 22 july 1901 . for several years the management of the business had been left to his sons but he had supported the plan for a new factory , built at homebush between 1906 and 1908 .\nif you ' re a fan of the ginger nut , you may have noticed something odd \u2014 the iconic aussie biscuit differs depending on which state or territory you ' re in .\nfrom colour , texture and taste to packet size and labelling , ginger nuts vary greatly across the border .\nthe recipes for the four varieties date back to 1906 and were originally baked by different biscuit companies across the country .\nbut we got told by people in different states , who had been enjoying ginger nuts made by different biscuit companies , that they preferred the one they were used to .\nso the regional varieties have been maintained , despite all now being baked in the same facility in huntingwood in new south wales .\nthe ingredients list are actually really similar between the four different varieties ; what changes is how long we bake them for and how much of each ingredient goes into different bakes ,\nms thomson said .\nthe four ginger nuts ( from left ) victoria , queensland , sa / wa / nt and nsw / act .\nwhen laid out on a plate , each of the ginger nuts is noticeably different in size , colour and texture .\naccording to ms thomson , the nsw / act ginger nut is the thickest and the hardest and\nthe best for dunking in a cup of tea\n.\nthe queensland recipe is\nthin , sweet and darker in colour \u2014 more like a gingerbread - style biscuit .\nin victoria and tasmania , ginger nuts are bigger , softer and sweeter , and\nclosest to traditional ginger nuts from overseas\n.\nthe south australian / west australian / northern territory version looks similar to its victorian counterpart but is sweeter .\ngrowing your own tea at home could do more than just benefit your wallet .\nwe often get phone calls and contact from people saying , ' what have you done to the ginger nut ? you ' ve changed them and we ' re not happy about it ' ,\nms thomson said .\nsometimes a box of nsw ginger nuts accidently gets delivered to a shop in queensland , and then we have quite a few people [ contact us ] .\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 .\nkrispy kreme appears unconcerned by the threat , however , advising that they will not remove the iced dough - vo from their menu .\nweet - bix becomes latest australian product to take china by storm australian breakfast staple weet - bix is the latest australian product to attract heavy demand from c . . .\nfood companies win at 2016 telstra business awards two food companies have taken home top prizes at the 2016 telstra business awards .\nwestern australian new findings on vitamin d deficiency and childhood asthma australian research has found that children with vitamin d deficiency are more likely to develop ast . . .\ntasman butchers\u2019 new direction tasman butchers are shaking things up with a rebrand and new products targeted at the ethically - mind . . .\naccc issues warning over incorrect country of origin claims the australian competition and consumer commission ( accc ) is urging businesses to review their count . . .\ndeakin uni to study supermarket influence over improving diets deakin university has announced a new study which will explore whether traditional supermarket marke . . .\nunilever in streets battle on min . conditions the australian manufacturing workers union has urged australian consumers to boycott streets\u2019 ice cr . . .\nthis site uses akismet to reduce spam . learn how your comment data is processed .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\ncharges against joy ellen thomas , 72 ( 72 ) of tweed heads , were dropped in the brisbane district court just as she was about to stand trial .\nthomas was charged with four counts of extortion after her dna was found on two stamps attached to a demand letter sent to the offices of solicitor andrew boe .\nbut the department of public prosecutions today dismissed the charges five years after the alleged extortion bid .\nbut prosecutor paul rutledge told the court today mr blair had changed his mind this week after speaking to forensic biologist laszlo szabo , who tested the stamps for the defence .\nthe second profile is very weak - it is not sufficient to identify the person who placed it on the stamp ,\nmr rutledge said .\ntaking into account that fact . . . the prosecution is of the view that the case against joy ellen thomas is not sufficiently strong to justify the proceedings continuing .\nmr rutledge earlier told the court it was not possible to say whether the dna was as a result of a deposit of saliva or some other mechanism such as someone coughing in the presence of the stamps .\nit is also not possible to date at what stage the dna was originally deposited on the stamps ,\nhe said .\nthomas refused to comment as she left the court today surrounded by her lawyer and family members .\nmr swanson said thomas was likely to make a statement about the conduct of the john tonge centre early next week .\nthe john tonge centre , funded by queensland health , manages the examination of human and other materials used as evidence in inquests and serious criminal trials .\na criminal justice commission report last year found best - practice policies were not followed or enforced at the centre and the recording of specimens were\nopen to error\n.\nmr storer from ashwood said he was a\nlocal boy\nand was sorry he couldn ' t stay at the factory until he retired .\njana samardzija loved working at the factory and does not know what she will do now :\ni started here when i was 22 , and in the middle of your life you have to look for something new . . . i see monday come , and in the morning where do i go ?\nit is the breakdown of a family , a community that has been together for the last 20 and 30 years ,\nhe said .\ndoctype html public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nmark colvin presents pm monday to friday from 5 : 10pm on radio national and 6 : 10pm on abc local radio . join mark for the latest current affairs , wrapping the major stories of each day .\nthis is a transcript from pm . the program is broadcast around australia at 5 : 10pm on radio national and 6 : 10pm on abc local radio .\nget up to date news and information , as well as recipe ideas and inspiration .\nwhats going on with the monte carlos ? ? less and less cream filling , its getting a bit sparce now . i swear they use to almost go to the edges and was thicker \ud83d\ude22 .\nare you a fan of the buttery scotch finger snap ? do you do the monte carlo twist ? have you experienced the tim tam slam or the flavours of shapes ? our bestsellers are delicious favourites for a reason . come and discover them here .\nhave a suggestion , feedback , or just want to say hi ? we\u2019d love to hear from you .\nerror : ( # 4 ) application request limit reached type : oauthexception code : 4 please refer to our error message reference .\nit looks like you may be having problems playing this video . if so , please try restarting your browser .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nindeed we do , and why do these crisp or crumbly , sweet , chocolate or savoury , square , round , oval or animal - shaped morsels inspire such feisty affection and lifelong loyalty ? ' ' stopping to dunk a cheap and delicious biscuit in a cuppa at home or in the office and factory is enshrined in the fabric of our society , ' ' folklorist and biscuit aficionado warren fahey says ."]}
{"id": 54521, "summary": [{"text": "amphetamine reptile records ( or amrep industries ) is a nationally renowned record label which was founded in 1986 by then-us marine tom hazelmyer in washington state , us .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the label is best known for its roster of noise rock artists , and its dope , guns 'n' fucking in the streets series of compilations .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the label also released the debut album by alternative metal band helmet , strap it on , which sold more than 40,000 records .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "according to hazelmyer , the success of the album was vital to keeping amrep going throughout the 1990s , as it \" helped support the other things that sold less . \"", "topic": 2}, {"text": "the label was the subject for the 2014 documentary the color of noise , which goes over the label 's origins , some of the bands that made releases through the label , and the current affairs of tom hazelmyer . ", "topic": 37}], "title": "amphetamine reptile records", "paragraphs": ["in the rain / spread eagle ( feb . 1996 , amphetamine reptile records )\nway of the world / theme ( apr . 1996 , amphetamine reptile records )\nnasty dogs and funky kings / hdyf ( nov . 1996 , amphetamine reptile records )\namphetamine reptile records ' tom hazelmyer and\nthe color of noise\ndirector eric robel .\nsugar daddy live split series vol . 2 ( with cows ) ( 2012 , amphetamine reptile records )\nsugar daddy live split series vol . 3 ( with killdozer ) ( 2012 , amphetamine reptile records )\nsugar daddy live split series vol . 7 ( with mudhoney ) ( 2013 , amphetamine reptile records )\nsugar daddy live split series vol . 10 ( with fantomas ) ( 2013 , amphetamine reptile records )\namphetamine reptile records 1111 washington ave . s . minneapolis , mn 55415 usa phone : 612 - 781 - 6120 email : info @ urltoken [ 1994 ] amphetamine reptile records 2645 first avenue south minneapolis , minnesota 55408\nsugar daddy live split series vol . 4 ( with off ! ) ( 2012 , amphetamine reptile records )\nsugar daddy live split series vol . 6 ( with butthole surfers ) ( 2012 , amphetamine reptile records )\nsugar daddy live split series vol . 8 ( with fucked up ) ( 2013 , amphetamine reptile records )\nnine clowns of the apocalypse vol . 2 : a tribute to venom ( 2013 , amphetamine reptile records )\nsugar daddy live split series vol . 9 ( with napalm death ) ( 2013 , amphetamine reptile records )\nsugar daddy live split series vol . 11 ( with king buzzo ) ( 2014 , amphetamine reptile records )\nsugar daddy live split series vol . 12 ( with melvins 1983 ) ( 2014 , amphetamine reptile records )\nsugar daddy live split series vol . 13 ) ( with karp ) ( 2015 , amphetamine reptile records )\nsugar daddy live split series vol . 1 ( with u - men ) ( 2012 , amphetamine reptile records )\nnine clowns of the apocalypse vol . 1 : a tribute to the scientists ( 2013 , amphetamine reptile records )\nnine clowns of the apocalypse vol . 3 : a tribute to the kinks ( 2013 , amphetamine reptile records )\nnine clowns of the apocalypse vol . 5 : a tribute to roxy music ( 2013 , amphetamine reptile records )\nnine clowns of the apocalypse vol . 7 : a tribute to queen ) ( 2014 , amphetamine reptile records )\nnine clowns of the apocalypse vol . 6 : a tribute to david bowie ) ( 2014 , amphetamine reptile records )\nunsane collegiate t shirt amphetamine reptile sz . xl amrep noise ( 2 tiny holes )\noriginal 1988 halo of flies ' garbageburn ' u . k . amphetamine reptile lp haze xxl\namphetamine reptile records ( or amrep ) is an independent record label which was founded in 1986 by tom hazelmyer in washington state .\nlist of amphetamine reptile records artists , listed alphabetically with photos when available . this amphetamine reptile records roster includes both past and present artists . popular amphetamine reptile records 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 amphetamine reptile records 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 amphetamine reptile records .\nsugar daddy live split series vol . 5 ( with die kreuzen , necros and negative approach ) ( 2012 , amphetamine reptile records )\nearly on . amphetamine reptile is also known as amrep industries . it was known for its roster of\nhow - + + - harry lauders walking stick tree / zodiac ( split with brutal truth ) ( dec . 1996 , amphetamine reptile records )\nnine clowns of the apocalypse vol . 4 : a tribute to pop - o - pies / tales of terror ( 2013 , amphetamine reptile records )\nif any musical artists are missing from this amphetamine reptile records artists list , you can add them at the bottom of the list . ( 28 items )\nthey returned to atlantic one last time for 1996 ' s stag , which entered the heatseekers chart at number 33 . the band was eventually dropped by atlantic records that same year . around the same time amphetamine reptile records put out a single every month featuring oddities and covers by the band , culminating in the compilation singles 1 - 12 .\nhold true : : bobby hundreds tours the revelation records office by bobby hundreds .\ngrowing up with revelation records : : how hardcore influenced the hundreds by bobby hundreds , including a lookbook of our the hundreds x revelation records collaboration , shot by julian berman .\ndue to its experimental nature , the melvins took their next album , prick , to amphetamine reptile records . record label conflicts prevented the band from releasing any records under the name\nmelvins\n, so the album was released with the band name written in mirror as\nsnivlem\nthough the album is acknowledged as one of their full - lengths . later that year , the melvins released their second album for atlantic in 1994 , stoner witch .\nthe band would close 2016 with a string of shows alongside redd kross and off ! ( with steven mcdonald handling triple bass duties ) . the band would start 2017 with two shows opening for sleep , boner records announcing re - issues of the solo eps ( with alternate art editions in the works via amphetamine reptile records and a brand new solo ep in the works ) and two more melvins albums in the works alongside the band ' s most recent collaboration in crystal fairy . [ 19 ]\nthe melvins would release a live album via ipecac entitled sugar daddy live on may 31 , 2011 . it would eventually spawn a split series with eleven other bands in the form of thirteen releases via ammphetamine reptile records over the span of three years .\nboth goat and roost records were hard - to - find aussie imports until we got our paws on them .\nthe melvins then released three\nsolo\neps following the concept and imitating the cover artwork inspired by the four kiss members ' solo albums released in 1978 . king buzzo , dale crover , and joe preston ( joe ' s in particular being heavily drone - based , likely a precursor to thrones . ) were all released in 1992 on boner records . notably the band would also record a single entitled night goat and release it in 1992 , beginning a long - standing relationship with tom hazelmyer ' s amphetamine reptile records .\nnoise rock label from minneapolis , mn , founded by tom hazelmyer , which was associated with bands like melvins , helmet and boss hog . from the late 1980 ' s to the mid 1990 ' s , many amphetamine reptile releases were licensed and released through glitterhouse records . the format of the catalog number for these licensed releases will have a\narr\nprefix and often a efa distribution number , a glitterhouse label code ( lc 8323 ) and contact address ( germany ) .\nrevelation records\u2019 first release , lower east side crew ep by warzone ( 1987 ) . the white label was a misprint . photo : urltoken\nthe facetious musical attitudes and approach of both the thrown ups and amphetamine reptile records as a whole is easily summed up by both the title and album art featured on mark arm and steve turner ' s debut amrep single . this 7 - inch was the first non - halo of flies release from amrep , and helped launch the label as more than just a vanity project of tom and hof , as well as establish a creative partnership with mark and steve that continues to this day .\nkozik : \u201cpeter [ davis ] did an article about my stuff in his magazine , and i started doing stuff for either [ davis\u2019s ] creature booking bands or amphetamine reptile . if i had never gotten the articles in your flesh , if i had never done all the posters for tom\u2019s bands , i would never have achieved a certain level of credibility . \u201d\nthe same line - up of spencer , martinez , charlie ondras , jerry teel and kurt wolf recorded the mini - album drinkin ' , lechin ' & lyin ' for the record label amphetamine reptile in 1989 . martinez continued the sexual notoriety by appearing on the cover naked save for thigh - length black leather stilletto boots and arm - length black leather gloves .\nthe band signed with amphetamine reptile records and released their next full - length album , honky , in 1997 . costing $ 3000 and recorded in six days , it turned out to be revered as one of their most experimental efforts . they recorded an august 1997 concert in richmond , melbourne , australia as alive at the f * ckerclub in 1998 . the same year , the melvins opened for tool . sometime in 1997 , mark deutrom would be fired from the band and replaced by kevin rutmanis , formerly of the cows .\nhalo of flies was an american noise rock band from minneapolis . named after an alice cooper song from killer , halo of flies was formed in 1986 by tom hazelmyer , john anglim and tim mac . over the next 5 years they released a series of 7 inch singles and mini lps starting with a limited edition , hand numbered single called \u201crubber room\u201d . these singles were released on hazelmyer\u2019s label amphetamine reptile records and were later compiled on a cd in 1991 . the band partially reformed in 2007 under the name h\u2022o\u2022f , and continued to release new material .\natlanta ' s hard - rocking , southern psychometal trio nashville pussy came to amrep in the last fully functioning year for the label , and their 1998 debut full - length , let them eat pussy , was one of the final big releases of amrep ( until their recent resurgence ) . it was a fitting way to go out , too , with both title of the album , the cover itself , as well as the unbridled kiss - off nature of the songs themselves all totally capturing the irreverent spirit and reputation of amphetamine reptile records . see also : cover story : under the influence of amphetamine reptile melvins record release party . $ 15 , 8 p . m . friday , july 19 at grumpy ' s bar & grill . tickets here . bash 13 . with mudhoney , the melvins , negative approach , die kreuzen , hepa - titus , honky , and gay witch abortion . $ 35 , 12 : 30 p . m . saturday , july 20 at grumpy ' s bar & grill . tickets here .\namphetamine reptile records is a noise rock / grunge / heavy rock label out of minneapolis , minnesota . active since 1986 and run by tom hazelmyer ( halo of flies ) the label gained significant notoriety with minnesota noise rock icons cows and releases by helmet , janitor joe and label regulars the melvins . around that time the label used an\narr\nprefix for their catalog and had distribution through glitterhouse . by the 2000s the model would change ( as indicated by their scale catalog numbers ) and their ethos would focus more on limited vinyl with screenprinted covers , selling them just as much for their art as the music .\nonce nevermind hit radio , heavy indie - rock concert audiences began filling up with the types of hateful \u201cnormals\u201d whom fans of weirdo music had spent their lives trying to avoid , so the more dedicated and tribal noise - ists , whose embrace of post - hardcore was less flannel - and - mtv - oriented , dove deeper . and when sub - pop band after sub - pop band kept shooting for the big time , \u201cdeeper\u201d meant amphetamine reptile .\nfairey , whose amrep work predates his \u201cobey\u201d and \u201cobama hope\u201d empire by a decade : \u201cfrank kozik was doing posters for bands i liked , like mudhoney and the beastie boys and the melvins , especially . he had also done posters for some other bands on a label called amphetamine reptile records , and it was the perfect fusion of subversive pop art , psychedelic art , and punk rock . i think the first one i saw was a helio\u2019s creed poster with lee harvey oswald being shot , but holding a microphone . frank kozik made something like 200 posters in a year , and i thought , \u2018man , i\u2019ve gotta get off my ass . \u2019\u201d\n\u201c30 years later , [ revelation records is ] still putting out vital music\u2026 maintaining a legacy that\u2019s ripe to be discovered by new audiences ready to get tangled in their family tree . \u201d\nthe band relocated to columbus , oh , in 1996 and is still active . they played their 20th anniversary show on sept . 1 , 2007 . they have released several albums on in the red records .\nthis week , grumpy ' s downtown hosts a celebration of one of minneapolis ' s most influential labels , amphetamine reptile . bash 13 features a wealth of artists associated with the label over the years , including mudhoney and the melvins ( who play an album release show on friday , as well ) . this week ' s city pages cover story goes in - depth into the label ' s beginnings , and includes plenty of commentary from mudhoney ' s mark arm , melvins frontman buzz osborne , and amrep founder tom hazelmyer .\nthe melvins also have a lineup called melvins lite ( buzz , dale , and trevor dunn ) that toured through parts of 2011 , performing songs with double bass including a handful of songs not typical in a melvins setlist . this line - up released an album entitled freak puke on june 15 , 2012 on ipecac recordings . the four - piece lineup remained active as well and released a digital ep , the bulls and the bees , in march on scion a / v ( with a vinyl edition via amphetamine reptile ) .\ntom hazelmyer was a founding member of halo of flies as well as , more notably , the proprietor of amphetamine reptile ( amrep ) , the greatest record company in the history of the world . home of such infamous and wonderful noisy rock bands as the cows , helmet , tar , lubricated goat , king snake roost , hammerhead and a jillion others ( see urltoken for a full discography ) , amrep is unfortunately now a label of the past . but that doesn\u2019t mean we can\u2019t all get together and remember it fondly ! remember the\nthe greatest labels in music history are the ones that tell a story and suck you into their catalog . blue note , motown , stax , rough trade , factory , dangerhouse , touch and go , def jam , dischord , sub pop , amphetamine reptile , death row , no limit , and others are more than just businesses that pressed vinyl records , cassettes , and compact discs . each of those labels provided a voice to a place and time that not only resonates today , but explains a part of the history of culture . they also all share the bond of starting independently , creating their own playbook out of growth , necessity , and aspiration . though they all bear deep catalogs , you can extract a \u201csound\u201d or even \u201csounds\u201d from each , and that story has more currency than any major label .\n\u2014 records ( abgek\u00fcrzt : amrep ) war ein us amerikanisches plattenlabel , welches in den 1990er jahren platten von bands wie helmet , den melvins und helios creed ver\u00f6ffentlichte . geschichte amrep wurde 1986 von tom hazelmeyer ( \u201ehaze xxl\u201c ) in washington\u2026 \u2026\nsometime after the band ' s relocation they would record and ultimately release ozma in 1989 . the album would notably be produced by future bassist mark deutrom and also be notable for being the first of many releases on boner records . tom flynn would fill in on bass for the band ' s first tour in 1990 when lori was out with health issues . in 1990 , the band recorded bullhead , which marked a slower , more drone music style for the band . the melvins would do three tours of the united states that year ( at some point boner records owner tom flynn would play a handful of shows with them filling in for lori . ) . in 1991 , the band toured europe for the first time . their january 23 , 1991 show in alzey , germany was released by your choice records as your choice live series vol . 12 . when they returned to the u . s . , they recorded the eggnog ep , which was released the same year on boner records . lorax would depart from the band shortly after .\nlike so many indie labels in the \u201980s and \u201990s , minneapolis - based amphetamine reptile was started by a guy for the sole purpose of putting out his own band\u2019s records . in this case , the guy was a marine named tom hazelmyer , and the band was halo of flies , an angry , in - your - face punk trio with a large chip on its shoulder . after three halo singles ( released in 1986 and 1987 ) , hazelmyer started issuing seven - inches\u2014and , eventually , full - lengths\u2014by similar - minded outfits such as the thrown ups , the god bullies and the u - men . by the early \u201990s , amrep was the premier label for all things aggressive , with a roster including hard - rocking stalwarts helmet , tar , surgery , boss hog and helios creed . what sub pop had become for grunge , amrep was for noise . ( the word was even incorporated into the label\u2019s logo . )\nwhen nirvana ' s nevermind became a massive success , the melvins were one of many groups to benefit from nirvana ' s support . they were signed by atlantic records , and their first major label release , 1993 ' s houdini , entered the billboard heatseekers chart at 29 .\nthe group that most personified amphetamine reptile was the cows , a minneapolis quartet that could make you laugh , cry , puke and crap your pants\u2014all during one of its gloriously bizarre sets . ( suffice it to say , if you didn\u2019t enjoy being kicked or having food\u2014or worse\u2014thrown at you by the band , you didn\u2019t want to be in the front row at a cows gig . ) led by shannon selberg\u2014who , when not shrieking like a mental patient , added bugle and trombone to his group\u2019s manic mix\u2014the cows released all but the first of their nine albums on amrep . 1992\u2019s cunning stunts was the band\u2019s best lp , as it added some much - needed structure to the cows\u2019 unrelenting anti - pop noise .\n\u201cas far as i remember it , warzone was talking about breaking up , and we thought it was something that should be documented , \u201d cooper says of revelation records number one . \u201cas far as figuring out how to do a record , that was something ray had dealt with before when his band violent children did their 7\u201d and the hardcore scene kind of had a collective knowledge of how everything like that would get done . it seemed like most of the other hardcore labels around got their records done through kane boychuck who worked at a pressing plant in los angeles . we met kane when youth of today toured with 7 seconds in 1985 because he did the pressing for positive force\u2014kevin seconds\u2019 label\u2014which included the first youth of today record . when revelation needed records pressed a couple of years later , ray reached out to kane and that\u2019s how the first couple of releases were pressed . as far as artwork goes , i worked at the school newspaper and had access to the typesetting machine so raybeez and i worked on the layout by phone and mail mostly . \u201d\nto be sure , as \u201cthe color of noise\u201d attests time and time again , it\u2019s no stretch to see that what hazelmyer has created could have a similarly lasting impact . just listen to kozik , fairey and coop tell robel , who discovered amrep records as a young vinyl - collecting musichead growing up in baltimore , what hazelmyer has meant to their careers .\non both the\nnever breathe what you can ' t see\nand the\npigs of the roman empire\nrecords , we did both those records at the same time because biafra can ' t get out of bed . he can ' t get to the studio before about six in the after . so what we would do is we would get there about 11 and we would work on lustmord ' s stuff ' til about six in the afternoon and then biafra would show up and we ' d work on his stuff until about 11 at night . that ' s what we would do . we ' d shift gears and that ' s how we recorded both those albums at once . \u201d\nand here\u2019s the trailer . if you\u2019re going to be in nashville around the end of the month , the debut screening is scheduled to be held at third man records on may 30th . if you\u2019re just dying to know more but can\u2019t wait , an official blog has been documenting the process of making the film , and this hazelmyer interview is top - notch .\ncappo was already active , having played in several bands including violent children , reflex from pain , and youth of today . this allowed cooper to assume the role of operations and production , while cappo was the charismatic personality who secured the talent . ok , that\u2019s an overly sexy description , but it was very much the dynamic . with their first release lined up , the next challenge was figuring out where to press the actual records and how to distribute them , other than at shows , which was especially challenging , since their first release was a 7\u201d from a band that was allegedly breaking up . there was no defined model or pipeline other than taking out ads in fanzines and asking shops to take records on consignment , only to end up having to chase money . distributors ? huh ?\nin october 1986 the melvins recorded gluey porch treatments at studio d in sausalito , california . the album was released in 1987 on alchemy records and is considered a landmark in the sludge sub - genre . not long after the release of gluey porch treatments , osborne and crover would relocate to san fransisco , california and recruit lori black ( clown alley ; daughter of film icon shirley temple . ) while lukin stayed in washington to join mudhoney .\nflame rite came out of my collecting old 50\u2019s advertising zippos since i was a teenager and wanting to make my own . when we did make an amphetamine reptile one , we could not keep \u2018em in stock . from there we took it one step further and decided to make the zippos that would have us salivating if we walked into a store . so i hit up artists i\u2019d been involved with through the label like coop & kozik , and started the ball rolling . the scorched art book through feral house was from having been friends with adam for some years . he headed up the s . w . a . t . release on amrep years before . i really wanted to do an art - based book and he was the obvious choice . also now with hundreds of companies using the same pool of artists to make cool stuff i wanted it documented we were pretty much the first to do so . actually predating flame rite was the research & development series that paired new bands with new \u201clowbrow\u201d artists , which we started in 1991 . some of the artists like chris mars , kozik , coop have gone on to be founding fathers of the \u201cjuxtapoz\u201d movement .\n\u201cwe were working on the 7\u201d and duane from some records and dylan ( walter from gorilla biscuits\u2019 brother ) decided that they wanted to start a label and thought they should put out the gb 7\u201d , he says . \u201cdylan called me and asked if i minded if they put it out instead of us and i said , \u2018sure , no problem . \u2019\u201d once ray heard about that , he was incredulous and called walter and made sure we were going to do the record . \u201d\nyour choice live vol . 12 \u2022 salad of a thousand delights \u2022 tora tora tora \u2022 alive at the f * cker club \u2022 live at slim ' s 8 - track tape \u2022 colossus of destiny \u2022 a live history of gluttony and lust \u2022 the end \u2022 melvins vs . minneapolis \u2022 pick your battles \u2022 endless residency \u2022 sugar daddy live \u2022 melvins live at third man records \u2022 around the usa in 51 days : the movie ! \u2022 the colossus of destiny : a melvins tale\nrecorded immediately after they severed ties with atlantic records , melvins get really fucking weird on honky , their second full - length released on amrep ( after 1994 ' s prick ) . the band are all over the musical map on this adventurous album , perhaps reveling in their newfound freedom from major - label expectations , as sludgy drone experiments sit fitfully alongside creepy electronic numbers and brazen , balls - out punk rock . it ' s an audacious musical statement from a band who has been making them for years .\namrep eventually began releasing records by groups that didn\u2019t fit into the noise genre , including chokebore , gaunt and nashville pussy . during each month in 1996 , the label issued a new single by the melvins ( who had released the deliberately obtuse prick on amrep in 1994 under the moniker snivlem ) in editions of 800 , then compiled all 12 on cd the next year . in 1999 , amrep put out its last record while functioning as a working label : a single by the heroine sheiks , selberg\u2019s post - cows band . since , hazelmyer has done a handful of limited - edition seven - inches by billy childish , pre - hold steady outfit lifter puller and others . the most notable of them is a one - sided single of the melvins covering halo of flies\u2019 \u201cspit it out . \u201d what makes it notable ? the fact that the melvins don\u2019t actually appear on it ; it\u2019s simply halo of flies playing one of its original songs . which goes back to the reason why hazelmyer started amrep in the first place : to put out his own band\u2019s records .\nstarting in 1990 , the label released a flurry of eps and lps that filled in the voids and spaces that merge , matador , or even sub pop weren\u2019t catering too , with both post - hardcore records and modern hardcore , simultaneously . in a few short years , the bands on the roster that remained active , most notably judge and gorilla biscuits , had become headlining acts . gorilla biscuits specifically were a bit of a breakout for revelation . \u201cthere are certain bands that have a kind of excitement about them that is hard to really put into words , \u201d he says . \u201cgb is one of those bands . \u201d\nthe band took a break for over two years , whilst spencer concentrated on the blues explosion , prior to emerging in 1993 with a new , stable line - up of spencer , martinez , jurgensen and hollis queens . the new line - up recorded the girl + ep with martin bisi . it met with some critical acclaim , especially for lead track\nruby\n, and proved to be a turning point for the band ' s fortunes . they went on to sign a deal with david geffen company . a joke band biography that was circulated by geffen records fictitiously claimed jurgensen came from swans , which is often misreported as fact .\nfounders ray cappo and jordan cooper felt a near - obligation to preserve the upstart sounds of the new york hardcore scene , which was running hot , while the first wave of american hardcore was starting to fragment and explore new sounds . without a single label truly representing the region , revelation records quickly became the most important new york city vinyl producer for hardcore , while being based in connecticut . at a time when new york was still recovering from economic strife , where the scene was lacking any order other than its unifying sense of camaraderie and passion , it made perfect sense that new haven was a more stable setup for a start up .\nthe band took a break for over two years , whilst spencer concentrated on the blues explosion , prior to emerging in 1993 with a new , stable line - up of spencer , martinez , jurgensen and hollis queens . the new line - up recorded the girl + ep with martin bisi . it met with some critical acclaim , especially for lead track\nruby\n, and proved to be a turning point for the band ' s fortunes . they went on to sign a deal with david geffen company . a joke band biography that was circulated by geffen records fictitiously claimed jurgensen came from the swans , which is often misreported as fact .\nwhile blackout and urban style\u2019s contributions are essential chapters in nyc\u2019s story , revelation became the label synonymous with this next iteration of hardcore , as the records slowly became available en masse and through co - branded band merchandise bearing the label\u2019s logo . with matinees happening regularly both in new york as well as in norwalk , ct at the anthrax club , revelation\u2019s presence grew , especially as touring bands frequented the east coast and vice versa . even if it were simple \u201cwest coast weekends , \u201d the bands were following youth of today\u2019s rigorous lead , finding time to tour on school breaks or working disposable jobs in order to tour the us and later europe , where few us punk bands ventured .\nin 1985 , c / z records was created to document the washington music scene upon which the label would release deep six , featuring the melvins alongside malfunkshun , green river , soundgarden , u - men and skin yard . in 1986 the band released their official debut relase on c / z in the form of six songs . the album was recorded live to a two track at the now closed ironwood studio in seattle on 8 february 1986 . eventually six songs would be expanded on into what is described as a\nbogus lp\nby osborne as 10 songs in 1991 . the melvins would tour in 1986 with rkl in what buzz said\nwasn ' t a very good idea .\n. [ 2 ]\nmore highlights abound : we learn that hazelmyer discovered helmet , the new york noise boys who inspired a post - nirvana major label bidding war , via twin / tone records\u2019 jill fonaas , who heard the band\u2019s demo tape and passed it along to hazelmyer . god bullies singer mike hard comes off like a jacked - up pulp fiction writer and preacher gone to hell and back and back again . the footage of hazelmyer\u2019s band halo of flies performing their last show in europe is invaluable , as are the interviews with the many musicians who talk candidly and angrily about the heroin abuse that permeated the punk and grunge subcultures of the day and claimed the lives of amrep artists kristen pfaff ( janitor joe ) and sean mcdonnell ( surgery ) .\nfounded in 1987 in new haven , connecticut , revelation records was able to spread the narrative of the neighboring hardcore punk bands in new york city , but not through an urban lens . with much of nyc still in economic turmoil , independent labels in , especially thoughts tangential to punk were hardly sustainable or able to fully support a roster of bands . fledgling singles were released , as were compilations , but the lifespan of most labels was just a few years . with one toe in manhattan and another in new haven , revelation was able to not only provide an outlet for a crop of bands in the tristate area to shine , but also a platform for them to spread their sound and message globally , one small pressing at a time .\na label \u201csampler , \u201d especially for a punk label , is key\u2014not only because it\u2019s a lower production cost and functioned as a commercial for the entire catalog , but it\u2019s an affordable entry point for a fan . without the benefit of streaming , you\u2019d be able to actually hear an upwards of 10 or even 15 bands for the price of one lp , exponentially increasing your palate , while still staying on budget . for new york city , compilations basically created the holy trinity or trifecta of the late - \u201980s , starting with together / the way it is , blackout records\u2019 compilation \u201cwhere the wild things are\u201d and urban style\u2019s cassette release \u201cthe new breed compilation ( 1989 ) , \u201d with every borough , style , and even westchester and connecticut being represented .\n\u201crevelation\u2019s success came simply from the fact they cornered a wide - open market that was being neglected in the hardcore scene at the time , \u201d explains author and writer tony rettman , who wrote 2014\u2019s critically acclaimed nyhc : new york hardcore 1980\u20131990 and a fan of the label since its inception . \u201cother than maybe wishingwell , there were no record labels at the time showing this utter dedication to the second\u2014or whatever number you wanna put on it\u2014wave of straight edge . and since wishingwell kinda spun out of control after the release of break down the walls , it left rev as the only label on the block . they cribbed some notes from the ww marketing scheme by making t - shirts and making that a big part of their package . they really were selling a lifestyle in a way . wear the shirt ! listen to the records ! belong ! \u201d\nwhile the \u201csound\u201d of early revelation records is more united by the ethos of the bands than the actual chords , the overarching message was what was so magnetic to city and \u2018burb areas alike . bands such as youth of today , sick of it all , gorilla biscuits , judge , side by side , and warzone were not just inspired by the first wave of american hardcore , they tapped back into that energy with their own unique imprint and voice , rather than letting that spirit and verve fizzle out . most of the labels such as dischord , touch and go , and sst had abandoned releasing straightforward hardcore years before revelation had formed\u2014but that didn\u2019t mean there was no audience for it . in fact , the new audience centered in the northeast was in some ways more diverse , networked , and larger , thanks to the blue collar inroads made by the first generation .\nas the decade turned , several of revelation\u2019s artists started to see their runs winding down . three years in hardcore was typical , five years was epic , and anything more was almost longer than the genre itself , so you break up or form something new . for some of rev\u2019s original bands , new translated into actual innovation , creating new genres and factions , loosely lumped into \u201cpost - hardcore . \u201d for the label , it was also a transitional time , as cappo had broken up youth of today for seemingly the last time to pursue his hare krishna faith , later forming shelter and equal vision records as vehicle for the message . cooper moved the operation to huntington beach , california , where they still maintain operations and ultimately grew into a business , including a distribution network . most importantly , the new setting and cappo\u2019s departure became a catalyst for one of revelation\u2019s most successful periods .\nrevelation achieved acclaim by being present and supporting the ideas of their network . when underground music became a quest for the next cobain , rev was an incubator , with quicksand , into another , orange 9mm , civ , sense field , and shades apart all securing major label contracts . and when a third , fourth , or whatever wind of hardcore came back in the mid - \u201990s , revelation records was there to release it , alongside the new noise happening around them\u2014to this day , they continue to do so . in the 2000s , when hardcore suddenly became \u201cok\u201d for labels too \u201cmature\u201d to release it initially , revelation was still sticking to their playbook , releasing new bands ( hardcore and non - ) , as well as keeping old titles in print , curating expansive reissues , while maintaining a massive distribution network for outside labels , albeit with a small respite from pressing vinyl . 30 years later , they\u2019re still putting out vital music , but more importantly , they\u2019re maintaining a legacy that\u2019s ripe to be discovered by new audiences ready to get tangled in their family tree .\nin 1998 , kevin rutmanis would join the band after deutrom was fired . the melvins would record a multitude of albums in the next couple of years in the beginnings of a long - standing partnership with mike patton ' s label ipecac , notably the trilogy ( 1999 ' s the maggot and the bootlicker along with 2000 ' s the crybaby which featured multiple guests such as j . g . thirlwell , hank williams iii , kevin sharp , david yow , bliss blood and tool to name a few . ) . colossus of destiny , a live show from 1998 was intended to be the third part of the trilogy , ended up being put aside in favor of the guests album though it was released in 2001 . around the same time as the trilogy recordings the band would work with mike kunka for an album but this album would not be finished or released until 2016 when kunka approached the band to finish the album . electroretard would come out around the same time in 2001 on the now - defunct man ' s ruin records , featuring re - recordings , covers and two of the songs from the interstellar overdrive ep .\nthat being said , this was still a diy business in the late - \u201980s , when no one took what was considered a dead genre seriously\u2014especially 10 years removed from the johnny thunders - romanticized bowery . conversely , revelation\u2019s early acts weren\u2019t about excess , but rather a lean model of ( mostly ) straight edge leaning bands , bent on message over madness . initially , the singles and 12\u201ds were predominantly sold via mail order , with the majority of the early adopters being rewarded with limited colored vinyl pressings of said release . not only did the records sound urgent , but their simple , bold layouts were equally direct and powerful . in a stroke of accidental marketing , most releases were accompanied with order forms for other releases as well as t - shirts , stickers , and sweatshirts . with no way to hear these bands , save small college radio stations , it was worth $ 3 . 50 post paid to gamble on the catalog . serving as the pu - pu platter was the label\u2019s first compilation , later repurposed and expanded into an lp , providing the gold standard snapshot of new york city , titled new york city hardcore : the way it is .\ni think there was only one instance of me refusing to release a record . it was love 666 who midstream decided they wanted to take their advance and record a pure white noise lp . it was the only time in the decade plus where i gave bands 100 % creative control that it came back to bite me in the ass . i know the purists out there will be aghast with that decision , but they never have to write the checks for manufacturing and promotion on a lp you\u2019ll sell 2 copies of , and with limited resources it\u2019s not a hard choice to make . they then went back in the studio and cut \u201cplease kill yourself so i can rock , \u201d which i thought was amazing . i can\u2019t think of any band that evolved in a direction i didn\u2019t care for . chokebore\u2019s last lp that they did a year or two ago was the most sedate and least like their amrep debut , and one of my favorite recent records by anyone . the only reason amrep and chokebore parted paths ( on friendly terms ) was their refusal to tour the u . s . and their shrinking presence as a result . i was recently asked about bands i didn\u2019t sign and wish i had , and honestly none come to mind . i never passed on a nirvana that went on to do amazing shit that i know of .\n7\u201d compilations ? oh , i do indeed ! we all do ! but in retrospect , they were right . and by \u201cthey , \u201d i mean \u201che . \u201d and by \u201che , \u201d i\u2019ve finally gotten back to the point . tom hazelmyer agreed to an email interview in mid - september 2005 , and i was just the guy to do it . which is fortunate , since i\u2019m the one who asked . my questions are in bold print ; his answers are in regular .\ni\u2019ve always had a problem with musicians , artists , actors and others from the arts using public platforms to spout off politically . i personally find the opinions of my plumber , bartender , or accountant more informed and rational . let\u2019s talk about the most dysfunctional group in america and i\u2019m supposed to turn to them for guidance and knowledge ? that\u2019s fucking laughable . that said , whatever microscopic sliver of celebrity / notoriety i ever achieved , i\u2019d be a hypocrite to do likewise . we\u2019re sitting in a bar , gloves are off and it\u2019s another story . i may slip up once in a while and spout off in a format like this , and when i do , i\u2019m an asshole too .\neverybody had something better to do ( ha - ha ) . basically the same friction that created a sense of energy and dynamic to the band that i think made us stand out , also made it impossible to be a long - term thing . gear jammer lasted about 10 minutes , and that was long enough for me to realize i wasn\u2019t able to mine the same vein without the other 2 flies . also during halo\u2019s the label became more important to me than the band , and i didn\u2019t see how you could split time effectively to give both 100 % .\nno . if i liked it , then i considered it amrep worthy . i honestly never thought of our sound as that singular or confined , but at some point you have to deal with that as a reality when the entire music world thinks that\u2019s the case . also started running into bands that would hesitate out of concern for being lumped in , as no original band wants to be pigeonholed . on the second part of your question , no but i wish i had . for biz reasons solely we should have become the helmet label , and only worked with bands that were ripping off helmet . i would have likely wound up with that whole late 90\u2019s generation of bands like limp bizkit that still owe page hamilton \u201cinfluence royalties\u201d and sold millions of units ha - ha . i would be talking to you from poolside in beverly hills instead of from an office above a small bar in northeast minneapolis . unfortunately my a . d . d . - based \u201cbeen there , done that\u201d attitude always got the best of me .\n6 . how did it make you as label owner feel when a band would decide to leave amrep for ' greener pastures ' ? ex . tar going to t & g ; , gaunt signing to a major , etc . did this hurt your feelings personally or did you just see it as a natural business progression ( or big mistake ? ) ? were there ever hard feelings ? and one last semi - question : did you agree with interscope that helmet had a chance of being the next nirvana ? or was it just a pipe dream ?\nit depends on each incident and how it was handled . with tar it really pissed me off as at that moment in time amrep could do everything touch & go could ; we had the same sized staffs and capabilities in promotions and distribution . i felt it was a lateral move based solely on their chicago - based worship of albini and touch & go , that i felt did not take into account that i had busted balls for them when touch & go was nowhere to be found and had literally passed on them . once they started making headway , and at that moment in time things were looking good for them , here comes corey rusk to make \u2018em an offer . it was also the first time it happened which made it sting all the worse . basically a public vote of no confidence from a group of guys you considered friends and allies . later on i came to better comprehend band dynamics and realized that the label was at the top of the list for being sited as to why any given band hadn\u2019t sold a million copies . if they ever get to the point where they\u2019ve blamed the manager , label , booking agent , etc . and finally come to realize that they themselves have something to do with what\u2019s stopping their march to mass acceptance and recognition , odds are they aren\u2019t long for this world . by the time unsane did damn near the same thing i was far less emotional about it , and even getting to say \u201ci told you so\u201d held no interest . with helmet we actually worked together to achieve their move as we found with limited staff we were quickly devoting a majority of our time to one band and they obviously far outstripped our abilities . as far as them being the \u201cnext nirvana\u201d i never thought of it that way , but they came damn close . with a band like gaunt , it was always understood that the release we did was a one - off . with others like servotron when they left for lookout , i willingly tore up the contract as it made sense and we\u2019d given it a shot with limited success and i saw the logic in them trying to make it through a completely different channel . i was usually very reasonable about these things for the most part , and in the back of mind knew i never wanted to force a band to work with me . how shitty would that make day - to - day life . it\u2019s a hard enough business even without excessive in - house fighting and sniping .\npretty much always was interested in the graphics . it was one of the key elements that drew me to punk rock in the first place . i was every bit as enamored of the graphics of say jamie reid for the sex pistols or danzig with the misfits as i was the music itself . i loved how a chrome record had such a distinctive look that seemingly matched the vibe laid down in the grooves . folks have to realize that the opposite was true in the mainstream at the time . go look at a toto lp cover and realize that the graphics in the music world at the time were as dismal as the music they were pumping out . so when you saw something as stunning as early gang of four graphics or early hardcore it was a one - two punch combo . my biggest regret was that i wish i had been able to devote more time to the process . i used to joke that a majority of the graphics were a result of the \u201cfifteen minute school of design\u201d as at times it felt like that was all i could spend on stuff when running the rest of the operations as well . as a result there wasn\u2019t enough time to be as thoughtful as you envisioned in the question .\nbest sellers , not really sure exactly . helmet , melvins , cows , boss hog , unsane most likely up there . melvins should make the above list , but by the time we started working together they had firmly created their own independent identity ."]}
{"id": 54524, "summary": [{"text": "marvel illustrated is a marvel comics publishing imprint specializing in comic book adaptations of classic literature .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "each novel 's story is told in the form of a limited series , the issues of which are later collected as a trade paperback .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "writer roy thomas has adapted many of the titles ; the imprint is also known for its six adaptations of books from the land of oz series , all done by eric shanower and skottie young ; and its four adaptations of jane austen novels by writer nancy butler . ", "topic": 30}], "title": "marvel illustrated", "paragraphs": ["marvel illustrated books are comics produced in a paperback - novel - sized format .\nthomas said he would love to work with gully again on another marvel illustrated project . while it\u2019s not his decision , he offered a few suggestions from the stevenson collection .\nlegendary writer and former marvel editor - in - chief roy thomas is reteaming with young gun talent mario gully on their second robert louis stevenson adaptation for the marvel illustrated imprint as the publisher presents , \u201ckidnapped\u201d later this year .\nmarvel illustrated is an imprint from marvel comics for comic adaptations of classic literature . each novel ' s story is told in the form of a limited series , the issues of which are later collected together as a trade paperback .\nyou can take marvel comics out of this book , but you can\u2019t take martin goodman out of marvel comics and have any confidence at all that there would still be a marvel comics .\na new marvel illustrated epic begins here ! painter basil hallward has done a portrait of a strange subject - youthful dorian gray , a man with a mysterious and tangled history . the young man broods on . . . more\nin a sharp departure from its usual target audience , marvel comics is courting the literary and educational crowd with marvel illustrated , a new imprint devoted to adapting classic literature into comic books . since its launch in may 2007 , it has transformed titles like the last of the mohicans , treasure island and the three musketeers into comics miniseries , with many more on the way . roy thomas , a comics legend and former english teacher with a long resum\u00e9 of comics adaptations , currently writes the marvel illustrated titles . thomas ; david gabriel , marvel sr . v - p of sales ; and marvel associate editor nicole boose talked with pwcw about taking the classics to the comics shop market and beyond .\nthe way i see it , if these marvel illustrated have a purpose besides giving roy thomas an easy line of work , it ' s exposing today ' s youth to classic stories they might otherwise be too lazy to read . i ' m still a youth , by some standards at least , and i ' ve always been too lazy to read homer ' s the iliad all the way through . therefore , marvel illustrated : the iliad # 1 is perfect for me . theoretically anyway .\nguidebook to the marvel cinematic universe - marvel\u2019s agents of s . h . i . e . l . d . season two ( 2016 )\nguidebook to the marvel cinematic universe - marvel ' s agents of s . h . i . e . l . d . season one ( 2016 )\nguidebook to the marvel cinematic universe - marvel ' s agents of s . h . i . e . l . d . season three ( 2016 )\nmarvel masterworks : atlas era strange tales vol . 4 ( 2010 - 2011 )\na new marvel illustrated epic begins here ! painter basil hallward has done a portrait of a strange subject - youthful dorian gray , a man with a mysterious and tangled history . the young man broods on how unfair it is that he will age and his portrait will remain ever young . he wishes with all his might that it were otherwise - and in some bizarre , magical way - it is ! this is a novel of dark wonders brilliantly brought to life in the heralded marvel illustrated style . rated t + . . . $ 2 . 99\na new marvel illustrated epic begins here ! painter basil hallward has done a portrait of a strange subject - youthful dorian gray , a man with a mysterious and tangled history . the young man broods on how unfair it is that he will age and his portrait will remain ever young . he wishes with all his might that it were otherwise - and in some bizarre , magical way - it is ! this is a novel of dark wonders brilliantly brought to life in the heralded marvel illustrated style . rated t + . . . $ 2 . 99 more\nexcellent illustrated guide . i ' ve been a huge black panther fan for most of my life and as such i have been exposed to most of the art in this guide at one point or another .\nmarvel ' s black panther : t . . . has been added to your cart\nmarvel universe ultimate spider - man vs . the sinister six ( 2016 - present )\nmarvel ' s guardians of the galaxy vol . 2 prelude ( 2017 - present )\n\u201ci love comics . i love drawing comics and ant still remains to be my favorite character . and i seriously doubt that will change . but working on \u2018marvel illustrated : treasure island\u2019 and now \u2018kidnapped\u2019 has really been , and continues to be , a thrill ride for me , \u201d said gully .\ni understand what kirby\u2019s role was at marvel . and being an artist myself , and knowing how the marvel method worked , i also have a pretty good idea what contributions kirby made .\nthere\u2019s no frickin\u2019 way marvel\u2019s revenue in 1969 was $ 15 million . do the math , people .\nthis is a brief history of marvel comics in the style of an informational graphic . it ' s only appropriate that the history is illustrated because - - and i don ' t know if you knew this or not - - but marvel actually produces comic books . so like , there are pictures in those too . but that ' s not what ' s important , what ' s important is that marvel used to own the rights to the word zombie . zomg ! could you even imagine owning the rights to a gem like zombie ? ! you ' d be like a gazillionaire . unfortunately marvel doesn ' t anymore , which is why they got bought by disney .\nmarvel universe hulk : agents of s . m . a . s . h . ( 2013 - 2014 )\nhe also understood intellectual property only in the narrowest of business senses : he paid writers and artists once for their work , and then the content was his to print or reprint . ( the reprinting of formative 1960s marvel superhero comics in marvel tales and marvel\u2019s greatest comics , was a simple goodman manoeuver to sell more sheaves of paper , but those reprints broadcast those tales to another generation of readers , sowing the seeds of the marvel \u201cmythos . \u201d )\ndavid gabriel : both dan buckley [ president of marvel publishing ] and i have fond memories of the classics illustrated line from when we were kids . we\u2019ve been coming up with ideas , formats and stories that will bring in new readers to comic shops and expand our reading audience . we\u2019ve been asked repeatedly by librarians , book buyers and other fans of the aforementioned classics line to bring back a line of classics .\ngoodman was no dummy , which is why he sold magazine management company ( which included marvel comics ) when he did .\nlexus presents : marvel ' s agents of s . h . i . e . l . d in the chase ( 2014 )\ni\u2019ll note that the fact that \u201csale was for more than just marvel\u201d and that \u201ccomics were a small percentage of the business\u201d undercuts robert stanley martin\u2019s arguments for martin goodman\u2019s sagacity . because if true ( and i accept this is true ) then goodman sold marvel comics for less than $ 15 million . how \u201csmall\u201d is \u201ca small percentage\u201d \u2014 it must be less than 50 % at least . so goodman sold marvel for $ 7 . 5 . million or less . if by \u201csmall percentage\u201d we mean 30 % or 20 % then goodman sold marvel for less than $ 5 million .\ncastle of frankenstein # 12 carries a jan . 1968 date on the contents page . the recent stan lee universe book claims \u201cthis interview first appeared in 1965\u2019s castle of frankenstein # 12 . note how it was so early in the marvel age that the cover bills it as an \u201cinterview with marvel comics . \u201d apparently whoever wrote that comment isn\u2019t very observant because the blurb on the cover reads \u201cinterview with marvel comics\u2019 stan lee . \u201d urltoken\nthere\u2019s no denying kirby was a critical part of marvel\u2019s silver age success , but he was also part of a substantial team that was just as important .\nbased on those 1987 numbers for a full - page ad , marvel was charging $ 2 , 907 per million circulation for 6 . 5 million readers .\nbut let\u2019s talk about the downs again . in 1995 , marvel lost approximately $ 48 million and laid off 275 people , approximately 40 % of their workforce .\nthe business model you claim to be a success isn\u2019t . marvel comics as a comics publisher isn\u2019t a \u2018house of ideas\u2019 anymore . that ended when kirby left .\nthe iliad by homer told in an eight - issue comic series published by marvel comics . the set was collected into a trade paperback and a deluxe hardcover edition .\na very quick bing search gave me a dan adkins quote about wood\u2019s marvel pay when he went there in 1964 . adkins says that marvel\u2019s then starting pay was $ 20 per page for penciling , $ 15 for inking , and that wood , being wood , got their top pay of $ 45 for both ( after having received mad\u2019s top rate of $ 200 a page ) . whether that makes marvel\u2019s top page rate for penciling $ 25 or $ 30 or something else , it doesn\u2019t specify .\nwhenever anyone gets angry about the way kirby was treated by marvel , rsm tries to remind them that marvel was only playing by the rules as they then stood . his stance is neatly summed up by a comment in in a post he contributed to another tcj article : \u201cif you disagree with me , go talk to a lawyer\u201d .\nmarvel\u2019s circulation in 1968 was about 4 million per month , so if we make that the baseline , the 1987 cost for 4 million is $ $ 11 , 628 .\npeople can play the game of desperately seeking loopholes all they want in an effort to deny that about kirby . the fact remains that this was found to be the business relationship between him and marvel by a federal district court judge and reaffirmed unanimously by the three judges who reviewed the determination on appeal . the judges found the situation so unambiguous that there was no point in having a trial . the efforts by the kirby heirs to terminate marvel\u2019s copyrights in the foundational marvel publications was essentially declared a frivolous nuisance action .\nbut the fact remains that without the stage that goodman provided for kirby ; and without stan\u2019s soap opera writing style , savvy editorial chops , and rah - rah marvel boosterism ; and without the contributions of ditko , heck , lieber , ayers , sinnott , simek , rosen and everyone else ; there would have never been a marvel age of comics .\n2 . you claim that when jeet and others argue that marvel and / or dc should or could make things right , their desired outcome has no chance of ever being enacted .\nand while people find it fashionable these days to denigrate goodman , without his money and motivation to publish , there would have been no marvel age of comics . he made the decision to keep the doors at marvel open after the staggering bankruptcy of his distributor in the late 1950s , opting to invest the remainder of his money each month rather than sitting on his bankroll and retiring . and by keeping marvel in play as a viable company , goodman not only paid kirby a decent wage , he gave him a worldwide stage with which to perform his miracles .\ndo you know anything at all about marvel\u2019s licensing income from 1968 ? does anyone ? why isn\u2019t it common knowledge . worse , why the hell hasn\u2019t anyone even tried to find out ?\n\u201c\u2026i\u2019m firmly of the view that kirby and his estate ideally would be receiving royalties from marvel from the licensing and so forth . if he\u2019d come along 20 years later , they would be\u2026\u201d\nwhen marvel went corporate , the price increases suddenly came like clockwork every few years or so . why ? because in a corporation , the focus is always on increasing profits to appease shareholders .\n\u201chonestly , i\u2019m a professional . i should be able to handle any project that comes down the pipe and make it look like i\u2019ve been drawing any particular time period or subject matter for years , \u201d explained gully . \u201ci\u2019m not saying that i\u2019ve arrived at that point . but , that\u2019s my goal . when i broke into this industry , i was , and for the most part still really am , known for drawing \u2018ant , \u2019 and some had labeled me a t & a artist . now , i\u2019m on my second marvel illustrated series . i think that shows at least that i have more potential and diversity than some comic fans give me credit for . \u201d\nmarvel as a company has had dramatic ups and downs over that time . by the mid - \u201970s , less than ten years after sheldon feinberg had purchased the company from goodman , he was actively looking to completely shut down the publishing operations . according to james galton , who became marvel\u2019s president in late 1975 , the company lost approximately $ 2 million during the first half of that year . just about every knowledgeable observer , from sean howe on , is of the view that had it not been for the success of marvel\u2019s star wars movie adaptation , the publishing operations would have ended in 1977 .\nmarvel\u2019s recent success is due to movie adaptations that until about 15 years ago were not technologically possible . in many instances , the technology necessary to make them was developed with the specific projects in mind .\nwhat do you consider a just settlement ? providing a middle - class pension ? marvel can do that , and that\u2019s exactly what they did do for roz kirby after jack kirby\u2019s death . shortly after the avengers movie was released , jim starlin was apparently able to negotiate a settlement with marvel that he\u2019s very happy with . he didn\u2019t even have to threaten legal action to get it . they\u2019re not unreasonable .\ni\u2019ve never claimed kirby was \u2018poor\u2019 , he worked hard for a living and made a good wage . he was unfairly\u2026 no , he was cheated by marvel . i think we both agree on that .\nall of this book\u2019s research and content is very welcome , and it comes at a good time . sean howe\u2019s recent marvel comics : the untold story ( 2012 ) provided an authoritative history of marvel comic books ; this book expands our understanding of the publishing industry context in which those comics were produced , and it gives us an unprecedented portfolio of non - comic book art from some notable comic book artists .\nkirby worked six \u2013 seven days a week to produce 60 pages and three covers a month , down from what he at one time had to do at marvel to make that kind of money \u2013 upwards of 100 pages a month . he wasn\u2019t a machine . he wasn\u2019t a hack . his creative output was vital to the only real sustained successful run that marvel comics had ever had up to that point .\ni suspect that goodman did miss being a publisher . don\u2019t know how much of his starting up atlas in the \u201970s was motivated by revenge on marvel and stan lee for having given son chip the boot .\n( so , marvel didn\u2019t offer health insurance to its employees , mostly freelancers ? there are plenty of far wealthier companies which don\u2019t . doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s right , merely that the company is hardly uniquely evil . )\nmarvel rates weren\u2019t static during the 1960s \u2014 particularly the pencils . they apparently went up significantly between 1962 and 1970 . that makes sense , particularly with the company\u2019s dramatic rise in circulation during the same time period .\n\u201c\u2026i\u2019m firmly of the view that kirby and his estate ideally would be receiving royalties from marvel from the licensing and so forth . if he\u2019d come along 20 years later , they would be\u2026\u201d ( emphasis added . )\nfor the record , jack kirby should have lived his late years and died a multi - millionaire . yet it\u2019s easy with marvel movies taking in hundreds of millions in the box office , to forget that kirby\u2019s entire oeuvre , was for most of its existence virtually unknown to the public at large , which would have dismissed it as disposable kiddie fare . that in that span , as a corporation , marvel was hardly a behemoth .\nand paul , what you fail to realize is the only part of kirby\u2019s relationship with marvel that i\u2019m discussing is how he was treated while goodman was the owner . after 1968 , goodman no longer called the shots .\nof all the charges i\u2019ve seen leveled at goodman , the only one i think he may be guilty of is promising secondary royalties to one or more artists for the \u201cmarvel super heroes\u201d cartoon series , and then not delivering .\nyour assertion that kirby was owed ownership in marvel is what\u2019s totally absurd here \u2014 and kirby , who himself had worn the publisher\u2019s hat , would be the first person to tell you that , if he were still around .\ni do know that without kirby , there would not be a marvel universe , and there wouldn\u2019t be all that profit from the movies . it seems morally repugnant that money wasn\u2019t shared , and credit was not properly given .\nit would be nice if every person wanting to add some perspective on the business side to the \u201ckirby vs . marvel\u201d debate were not automatically tarred as a \u201cdefender of corporate exploitation , who believes that artists should be bled try\u201d\u2026\nkirby was paid 60 $ a page in 1968 ? can i have a source please ? it was my understanding that 1 ) it was less than that , certainly in the beginning 2 ) dc paid more than marvel .\nand steranko , in an interview by gary groth in fantastic fanzine # 12 , explained the economics of the comics business at that time . most marvel books were clearing about $ 1 , 000 in profit after costs were deducted .\nit\u2019s really two books in one , both a step removed from comic books . the first is a beautifully illustrated , 100 - page monograph on the history of martin goodman\u2019s business operations and publications , excluding comic books . the second is a 170 - page anthology of black - and - white pulp / magazine illustrations by comic book artists who appeared in goodman\u2019s non - comic publications , including jack kirby , joe simon , alex schomburg , bill everett , carl burgos , syd shores , and many others . who knew that artie simek was also a cartoonist ? !\noh , and kirby did not have health care benefits at any point while working for marvel comics ( it\u2019s a fact that\u2019s been mentioned by everyone from jim shooter to mark evanier ) and when he left marvel comics in 1970 , he was making $ 35 , 000 , still as a freelancer ( still with no contract ) source : ( braun , saul ( may 2 , 1971 ) . \u201cshazam ! here comes captain relevant\u201d . the new york times magazine .\ni even threw you a research bone , on the off chance you were really serious about truly understanding the economics of silver age marvel . i pointed out above steranko\u2019s 1970 interview that patrick ford linked to , which corroborates my theory .\n@ r . maheras . \u201ci repeat , for a given issue , kirby\u2019s take was more than the publisher\u2019s . \u201d again , this would only make sense if the economic value of any given marvel comic was discrete , and only existed on an issue - by - issue basis . but marvel comics featured continuing characters existing in a shared universe . you might want to dismiss kirby as just one cog in the wheel , a part of the \u201cteam\u201d but there is ample evidence that he was the creative heart and soul of that team , the driving engine without whom the marvel universe would not exist . if you are not familiar with that evidence , charles hatfield provides an excellent summary of it in his book hand of fire .\nkirby had the option of participating in marvel\u2019s health insurance plan per his 1975 contract . if he didn\u2019t sign up for it that\u2019s on him , not marvel . given his income from that contract\u2013approximately a quarter - million a year after adjusted for inflation\u2013he should have been able to afford private insurance if marvel hadn\u2019t offered it . jeet doesn\u2019t know what he\u2019s talking about . oh , and calling hanna - barbera or ruby - spears \u201cbottom - of - the - barrel\u201d animation studios in the context of a discussion about business and compensation is really off - base . they were probably the two biggest producers of tv animation in the country at the time , and all accounts i\u2019ve seen are that they paid the people who worked for them quite well .\nthis is not the full story - when it says ' first chapter ' it doesn ' t mean that the odyssey is the second chapter - it literally means , you only get the beginning of the iliad . or at least that ' s all we got . . still not sure because the listing says : collects marvel illustrated : the iliad # 1 - 8 . - but there are no numbers on the book to let us know if we just got 1 and there are books 2 - 8 out there . the story itself and the pictures are as the other reviews say , very well done and true to the original . but we thought we were getting the entire story . very disappointed by that . wish the listing was more clear . edit - still don ' t know if there are more books , but the seller refunded .\nby your metric , you would have been saying in 1976 that sheldon feinberg made a bad buy . and in the late \u201990s , you would have been saying goodman was really damned lucky to have gotten rid of marvel for the money he did .\ninfographics ( informational graphics ) are all the rage these days . it clearly points out that people don\u2019t like reading anything unless there are pretty pictures involved . well , in continuing with the trend here\u2019s a history of marvel comics infographic style . there\u2019s some cool information on here that maybe some of you didn\u2019t already know . i for one didn\u2019t know that at one time marvel owned the rights to the word zombie . i now own it , and anyone that uses it owes me a cupcake . cupcake or gtfo !\nthe sale was for more than just marvel . it was for all of magazine management , including puzzle books , cheesecake mags , and so forth . i gather the comics were a small percentage of the business , although they\u2019re the only part that\u2019s still around .\nat the risk of my own sanity , i\u2019ll weigh in , here . i appreciate you fighting valiantly to keep the record straight , jeet . man , it\u2019s hard for me to understand why any informed person today would want to defend marvel\u2019s treatment of jack kirby .\nand that $ 35 , 000 pay figure cited in 1970 equates to $ 211 , 000 in today\u2019s dollars . figure out how many pages and covers he penciled his last year at marvel , and you can get a pretty good idea what his page rate was .\nmarvel treated him like shit . they didn\u2019t even treat him \u2018like anyone else\u2019 . they treated him like shit . for what he did for them , for what he did for comics\u2026 i hope goodman burns in hell , and i hope stan lee follows him there .\ni\u2019d agree with most of the figuring russ maheras has done about industry economics circa 1968 . so , the real argument to be made is that goodman sold marvel a few years too soon , that he should have waited for the licensing , movies , and other things to start to take hold . but aside from a few dinky tv series , like the hulk , and movie of the week types of movies for characters such as dr . strange , there were no movie franchises for a very long time to showcase the marvel characters . i\u2019d wager that the big budget movies jump started the value of the other licensing rights , although not the circulation of the comics themselves . and goodman would have had to wait a very long time to see marvel explode into a corporation worth four billion dollars to disney . so , while the sale of marvel for fifteen million in \u201968 sounds like peanuts , it really wasn\u2019t all that bad a business move . it made a nice little nest egg for goodman in his retirement , one which he later squandered to a certain extent by publishing atlas comics in the seventies .\nthere wasn\u2019t much money coming in from licensing back then , either . for example , in 1976 the television rights to spider - man , the hulk , and ten other characters proved to be worth all of $ 12 , 500 to marvel . that\u2019s what universal paid for them .\nregarding comic book economics , i just laid the groundwork above for answering a lot of questions about silver age marvel . perhaps one of these days some enterprising young historian will nail down the available data i cited , plug in the numbers , and see how close my estimates were .\ndennis culver is a writer and artist whose work has been published by marvel , dark horse , boom , stela , and oni press . you can find out more at www . dennisculver . com . he lives in los angeles with his feline best friend / worst enemy , flirtcat .\nthis review starts out very wisely stating for all to hear that captain america and marvel comics per se do not appear in this book . this is the rare pulp art from the myrid of companies that were the predecessor to timely / marvel comics . the artwork is dramatic , dark , and in some cases , borders on the good side of porn . there are clear examples of good girl art , bsdm and bondage , but it\u2019s all in documentation of this long gone period when men\u2019s periodicals were just \u201caccepted\u201d and they fueled men\u2019s fantasies before playboy and penthouse came along .\nnicole boose : we started with last of the mohicans because it ' s a boyhood favorite of our ceo , alan fine . from there , we\u2019ve come up with the ideas internally , and there really hasn ' t been any shortage of excellent suggestions coming from all over the marvel office .\nthe richest element of this book may be its muted , conflicted call to start caring about martin goodman , at least a little bit . to see him as a limited , determined businessman and family man \u2013 a classic 20 th century striver \u2013 without whom there would likely be no marvel comics .\na blogger named nick caputo recently posted a cut from a june , 1968 issue of a fanzine called on the drawing board which announces the sale of marvel to martin ackerman the owner of perfect film , and curtis publishing . that would seem to place the sale in april or may of 1968 .\ngoodman sold out right at peak glut time in 1968 . smart move for him at the time . he would not have lived long enough for marvel comics to enter the movie biz . the technology to make the movies properly buh - leeve - able was not yet invented till the 21st century .\nthe cover of this book depicts captain america leaving the building . he\u2019s not in the book , nor is the history of \u201cmarvel comics\u201d as such , aside from some brief cameos . what\u2019s actually in the book partly corresponds to its subtitle : \u201cjack kirby and the moonlighting artists at martin goodman\u2019s empire . \u201d\nor , if you want to argue that captain america , the human torch , and the sub - mariner ( three different creators ) are intrinsically better than the 179 early masked heroes that we\u2019ve forgotten , then maybe martin goodman knew how to choose winners . maybe he is the indisputable \u201ccreator\u201d of marvel comics .\nnow , beginning in 1979 , marvel\u2019s publishing fortunes improved . however , the licensing was still hit and mostly miss . but after ten years of consistent growth , ronald perelman\u2019s andrews group purchased it in 1989 for $ 82 . 5 million . adjusted for inflation , that\u2019s approximately $ 155 million in today\u2019s dollars .\nand no one at that time knew the marvel characters had any long - term value . i\u2019m sure that , based on previous historical comic book cycles , most ( including kirby ) felt the superheroes boom was a fad \u2013 a fad to be milked until it faded and the next one ( hopefully ) rolled in .\noh , and if marvel was so obviously valuable , why didn\u2019t disney buy it back during that bankruptcy period , when they could have most likely paid a lot less than the $ 4 billion they spent in 2009 . sony and time - warner both looked into the company at the time and decided it wasn\u2019t worth taking over .\nmarvel was selling 50 million comic books a year in 1968 , and while that sounds impressive , once one examines the financial realities of comic book publishing during that era , in most cases , for successful books , goodman was actually making a pre - tax profit that was less than he was paying his creative staff on each title .\nkirby had a lot of creative guidance and a lot of input from stan in the early stages of the marvel silver age . there may even have been some directives from goodman \u2014 directives that stan couldn\u2019t argue his way out of . and regardless of what pages were turned in , lee wrote the dialogue and orchestrated the editorial direction .\nevanier : kirby\u2019s page rate just before he left marvel was the same as romita\u2019s . actually , in a way , it was lower because romita had a staff job that paid him a salary per week so he was paid for the time he spent in story meetings with stan or doing redraws on his work , whereas kirby was not .\nhere as elsewhere , the book stumbles over its false premise \u2013 that it is a book about marvel comics . this absent center disorganizes the book\u2019s intent , judgment , and structure . it obscures a story that would have been better told \u2013 would have required a better telling \u2013 if captain america really had left the building on the front cover .\nin that issue , in gary groth\u2019s interview of jim steranko , groth asked about page rates . and steranko , who was doing freelance work for marvel at the time , was quite candid ( as he was during the entire interview ) . after thinking out loud a bit , he finally concluded , \u201cfifteen dollars to a hundred dollars a page .\nthe goodman monograph itself is both gratifyingly researched and frustratingly delivered . as a meticulously researched history of goodman\u2019s business undertakings and of the publications that came out of them , no more could be asked of the authors . this is a missing piece from the history of 20 th century american publishing and , yes , marvel comics . thank you , gentlemen .\nas for goodman , i think you can see his regrets in the fact that he started another comics company after he left marvel as publisher . even then , it was probably less dissatisfaction in the price he got than that he missed being the owner more than he thought he would , and wasn\u2019t as avid for retirement as he thought he might be .\ntrue , you can embark upon a flight of fancy to muse \u201cthere could be no lolita without its publisher\u201d or \u201cno marvel age without its publisher . \u201d but by the same such flight , one could also wonder \u201cwhat if some different publishers had come along and boosted such creative artists even further ? \u201d so that\u2019s truly a dead end in the reasoning department .\nas for the perceived value of comic book properties by low - end publishers , herewith a little story . i have it on good authority that when charlton finally closed down their comics business and sold most of it to dc , they calculated their price by charging $ 10 a page for the film . this was maybe 15 years or more after goodman sold marvel .\ni can only speak for myself , but i\u2019m firmly of the view that kirby and his estate ideally would be receiving royalties from marvel from the licensing and so forth . if he\u2019d come along 20 years later , they would be . but that\u2019s not the case . all we can do is try to understand the business and legal circumstances dictating the way things are .\nmarvel was printing 20 books a month , probably averaging 200 , 000 copies per issue ( 4 million pages \u2013 comichron . com ) compared to some fly by night start up publisher\u2019s one issue at 20 , 000 copies who was going to get muscled off the sales racks anyway\u2026 . the price per page to print was considerably higher for the new guy . considerably higher .\nthe saga of marvel comics as intellectual property gets weirder , once you see goodman\u2019s decision making , issue by issue , title by title , year by year . he had no respect for others\u2019 intellectual property , insofar as he was a blatant imitator and published works to which he had no rights . he created a maze of separate companies to divide up his legal and financial risk .\nmaybe these things are easier in hindsight but history did show that marvel\u2019s uniquely intricate mythology was potentially a great moneymaker , and the signs that it could be were there in the successes of the late sixties ( james bond , the batman tv show ) as was a dedicated marvel fanbase and a sense that they had already captured part of the cultural zeitgeist . my impression is that their relative lack of success in other media before the superhero movie boom of the 2000s had a lot more to do with a series of crummy deals than any serious problem with the technology at hand . hollywood has done well with effects - driven films and fantastical characters for as long as it\u2019s been in business , and the effects are always laughable until they\u2019re sold with some storytelling flair .\nsecond is a simple diagram of three smaller gears all turning as a result of the initial larger drive gear . each of the three smaller gears represent archie , dc / national and timely / marvel and clearly show how each of the three major comics publishing houses stemed from the apprentiship of the parent publishing effort at the start of the industry . it\u2019s very illuminating in its simplicity .\nas for goodman\u2019s creative ( as opposed to financial ) contribution , i\u2019ll note that prior to kirby\u2019s arrival , timely / atlas / marvel specialized in being a knock - off house . if horror was big , they did horror knock - offs ; if archie was big , they did archie knock - offs , if mad was big , they did mad knock - offs ; when superheroes were big , they did superhero knock - offs . but it\u2019s in the last case that the story changes , because suddenly and for the first time marvel started doing comics that were more than shallow knock - offs , comics that had originality and worth . it seems like goodman\u2019s original instructions were something like \u201cdo a justice league knock - off or a challengers of the unknown knock - off or even a sea devils knock - off . \u201d but the comics that kirby and lee created were more than knock - offs . the x factor that made them different was kirby . he was incapable of being an imitator . everything he touched had his own touch . that\u2019s why he made marvel comics a qualitatively different company that before . and that\u2019s why his creative contribution was far more important than goodman or lee .\ninstead , we know him as the first person to refuse marvel comic book creators a share of the accumulating value of their creations . as he always had , he regarded the properties he\u2019d bought as his own , and then he sold all the important ones for less than the value of ant man . from the lofty perch of 2014 parent company disney , martin goodman was as clueless as jack kirby .\nan aside : i believe goodman sold magazine management company ( which included marvel ) when he did because he was certain the industry - wide comic book circulation jump , driven by the batman tv show , had peaked . i don\u2019t think he realized what he had in his relatively new stable of characters , and he probably figured the superhero boom had peaked \u2014 much they way it did following world war ii .\n\u201cif you\u2019re going to fault goodman as a businessman you wouldn\u2019t point to the sale of his company so much as the sucker deals he made with the movie business or people purporting to be in the movie business , which debased the value of the company for years to come . \u201d i agree with this . or to reframe it slightly one could argue that marvel was undervalued for many years because it lacked both the capital and expertise to fully develop its most valuable asset ( the intellectual properties mainly created by jack kirby and steve ditko ) . the buying - and - selling of marvel took place against this background of under - capitalization . it\u2019s only recently that it\u2019s been in the hands of people who have the resources to fully develop the intellectual property ( fully develop in terms of profit , not of course in terms of aesthetic value ) .\nand before patrick or someone else chimes in with , \u201cb - b - b - but stan lee lied about who created the characters , \u201d the issue of who originated what was completely irrelevant to the judges\u2019 determination . it didn\u2019t matter any more here than it did in the marv wolfman suit , where there was no question that wolfman created blade and so forth . as the district court judge said in the kirby decision , \u201c [ t ] his case is not about whether jack kirby or stan lee is the real \u2018creator\u2019 of marvel characters , or whether kirby ( and other freelance artists who created culturally iconic comic book characters for marvel and other publishers ) were treated \u2018fairly\u2019 by companies that grew rich off the fruit of their labor . it is about whether kirby\u2019s work qualifies as work - for - hire under the copyright act of 1909 . \u201d\nthey wouldn\u2019t have had access to national advertising ( or even have been published nationally ) , so individual printing plates for every page would\u2019ve had to be created for this new book\u2026 whereas a back page ad on 20 marvel comics would\u2019ve had less plates made that could\u2019ve been used for multiple books . considerably more expensive . did wood even publish ads in witzend initially ? i know later there were some local convention ads and such , but\u2026 .\n\u201cnaturally , i pull a lot of my inspiration and tricks from what i already learned on the first adaptation , \u201d said gully . \u201ci still have to do a lot of searching on the net to get the right elements in a particular scene , and the marvel editors and roy really has this stuff down . they steer me in the right direction when i draw a \u2018dirk\u2019 as a gun instead of a knife [ laughs ] . \u201d\nwhat is unreasonable is the expectation that proprietary rights are negotiable , or , in general , that multi - million dollar payouts are possible . you are talking about a publicly traded company . they have a legally mandated fiduciary responsibility to their shareholders to work in those shareholders\u2019 best interests , which means maximizing the monetary return on the shares . giving up ip rights or parting with large cash sums is asset forfeiture . marvel cannot voluntarily do that .\nnb : teachers , parents and librarians have been responding very well so far . i haven ' t had much of a chance to gauge the reaction of traditional marvel fans , but i ' d love to get more of their feedback , whether it ' s positive or critical . someone from the office recently told me that our treasure island adaptation was one of the best they ' d seen , and i thought that was really flattering .\nof special note are two illustrations near the extreme end of the book , near the references . one shows a staggered , tiered skyscrapper , with various cubes and butresses supporting the larger blocks\u2026all labled with names of martin goodman\u2019s various companies\u2026 . all leading upward toward timely and ultimately marvel\u2026 what this is based upon , what research or examination of the facts remains to be seen\u2026but the collossal imagry is great , showing how complex a publishing world he operated .\ngiven that we\u2019re talking about these subjects from a business standpoint , there\u2019s a crucial difference between nabokov and kirby\u2019s situations . regardless of the degree of editing nabokov may or may not have been subjected to , at the end of the day he was a principal in an author - publisher business partnership with olympia press . jack kirby , regardless of the extent of his contributions , was a for - hire pieceworker employed by marvel to help put together company publications .\nit & apos ; s time again to break down the convoluted history of a comic book character in the recurring segment we call comics , everybody by curt franklin and artist chris haley of let & apos ; s be friends again . today & apos ; s subject : cable , one of the best known marvel comics characters from the & apos ; 90s , and currently preparing for his big return in next week & apos ; s avengers : x - sanction # 1 .\nbeyond that , i\u2019m not defending the companies beyond trying to explicate their actions . one cannot understand a conflict unless one understands where both sides are coming from . there has been no effort to understand why marvel or other companies take the actions they do beyond the assumption that the people running them are eeee - vil . life is more complex than a daredevil - vs . - the - kingpin adventure story , and my position is that we should start treating it as such .\nthe real story in this book , then , is about an early - to - mid - 20 th century industry ( periodical publishing ) , and about a very old - school , first - generation american , family business entrepreneur . he was obtuse about art , practical about the periodical market , and good at making money within a very narrow understanding of his opportunities . marvel comics was one result , an accident of market demand that he managed to meet , and indeed fuel .\nalex schomburg is another interesting case that is well documented in this book . he\u2019s best known for his immaculately precise and detailed comic book covers during the world war ii period \u2013 many of them for the \u201cmarvel\u201d line \u2013 and thereafter for his painted science fiction work . he , too , was a prolific pulp artist , though his work veers from the seemingly hasty to the very deliberate . he produced a lot of primitive torture - porn illustrations , as well as more sophisticated splash page layouts .\nbut i don ' t care that this is a largely bloodless issue so much as i care that it ' s flat out boring to read . the first eight or nine pages might as well be an illustrated version of the wikipedia entry for all the care and effort that went into them . thomas essentially glosses over the kidnapping of helen and the march to war with a glut of narrative captions . when the story properly begins in the second third of the issue , the trojan war has already been waging for nine years . i ' m willing to label this as a huge error in story pacing , even though the adaptation has another five issues to go . even when thomas slows down and throws some actual dialogue into the story , things don ' t get much better . the iliad # 1 shares another problem with the ill - inspired troy . the reader is given little reason to believe helen is beautiful or charming enough to inspire a thousand ships to chase after her . this is as much a failing of the art as it is the writing . the characters are all rendered in a very bland style , and you may have some difficulty in distinguishing most of agamemnon ' s captains from one another .\nin addition to all of the timely , atlas , and marvel comic books ( through 1967 ) , goodman published multiple titles in nearly every mass audience periodical genre for four decades . he was a captain of industry when it came to volume of product and conformity to the prevailing trends . as a result , this generous collection of goodman covers and interior art is also a substantial survey of mid - century mass audience periodical history \u2013 reflecting the changing appetites of the public and corresponding trends in magazine illustration and design .\ni\u2019m sorry but saying \u201cmartin goodman sold the company for considerably less than he should have\u201d is almost synonymous with saying he sold it for a pittance . so the argument you are having is with yourself . as for the ups - and - downs of marvel\u2019s history , i think the washington post analogy holds . it was a long time after the 1933 purchase that the washington post became really profitably , decades before it became the powerhouse paper it became in the 1970s . still , it\u2019s fairly standard to say that eugene meyer got it for bargain basement prices and to admire those who had the foresight to buy stock in the company early ( warren buffet\u2019s decision to buy stock in the washington post in the 1950s or so is often cited as an example of his foresight . if buffet had bought marvel in circa 1969 for $ 15 million , that would have become another part of legend of buffet\u2019s sagacity ) . you can complain all you want about \u201ctropes\u201d but you shouldn\u2019t be surprised why someone might think that $ 15 million in 1969 or so was a low price .\nbut we\u2019ll never see that happen again , because the business model you claim to be a success is actually such a drastic failure for comics , it\u2019s left a hollow shell of a hobby for marvel\u2019s \u2018house of ideas\u2019 . no one creates anything anymore . it\u2019s all rehashed same old same old . why ? because of what happened to kirby . they know better than to give great new ideas to a thief . so what we get is tired , boring retreads of ideas repeated ad nauseum , dressed up in variant covers and story promises , and cluttered store racks\u2026\nthe history is past , nothing can be done about it . the real question is , is there any way that kirby\u2019s heirs could be allowed to share in what their father created ? would marvel , or disney , ever settle with the kirby estate as a gesture of goodwill , once the dust has settled on the legal action ? the odds are not good , but it\u2019s an avenue that needs to be encouraged by keeping the issue out front . so that despite the fact that the past is the past , the future is not doomed to be the same ."]}
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lift hook lift system .\nthe sisu 8\u00d78 is transportable by aircraft such as the hercules c - 130 .\nwhen the licence to use the sisu brand expired in june 1948 , sisu s - 22 production was continued as the vanaja v - 48 , and its production continued until 1955 .\ngreat service and honest practices . i bring all of my mechanic needs to sisu automotive .\nat the time when the new model series was under development , the sisu vehicles were distributed in finland by veho , which also represented mercedes - benz trucks . sisu auto signed a supply contract with daimler trucks ag for cabins , engines and gearboxes . rumours about the partnership were confirmed when a prototype was spotted in late summer 2010 . as the project was revealed and sisu auto had gained enough of experience to be confident about the construction , the company decided to announce the new product in the same august . [ 5 ]\nthe sisu 8\u00d78 trucks will be used as mid - range air surveillance radar carriers .\nsisu 8x8 hook - lift truck serving as a platform for a 120 mm mortar turret container .\n2013 valtra establishes the unlimited studio to tailor its tractors . timo korhonen purchases all sisu shares .\n2006 kenworth c500 360 ' ' ext . day cab dsb twin steer sisu rea . . .\n2015 kenworth c550 410 ' ' ext . day cab 8x8 sisu and axle tech . . .\n2015 kenworth c500 360 ' ' ext - day cab dbs twin steer sisu rear . . .\n2015 kenworth c550 360 ' ' ext . day cab twin steer sisu rears b . . .\n2015 kenworth c550 385 ' ' ext . day cab twin steer sisu rears b . . .\n2015 kenworth c500 385 ' ' ext . day cab twin steer sisu rears b . . .\n2015 kenworth c550 360 ' ' ext - day cab twin steer sisu rears be . . .\nauto - dimming irvm , skinny 165 mm tyres on l & v variants , smaller spare tyre on the z trims . . .\nsisu - auto founded a new terminal tractor factory in white oak , texas in 1987 . [ 1 ] the main responsibility of the project was on heikki luostarinen who later became the company general manager . [ 5 ] the vehicles were branded first sisu , later sisu - magnum and at the end just magnum . the factory was closed in 2005 and production of magnum terminal tractors was continued in other facilities . [ 1 ]\nan all - terrain truck , the kb - 45 manufactured by sisu - auto ( sisu ) , was used by the finnish army as a gun tractor and personnel carrier and by swedish and finnish peacekeeping forces in the middle east . sisu also manufactured the sa - 150 masi allterrain truck and the na - 140 nasu adverse terrain vehicle . the sisu a - 180 pasi , a newly designed six - wheeled amphibious armored personnel carrier , had been introduced into the army , and several hundred were on order as of 1988 .\nnavigation through google maps is very easy . android auto also helps in getting real time traffic updates ( via google ) on the screen :\nurltoken urltoken urltoken mobility availability productivity sisu polar super truck is very versatile and therefore s . . .\nwe produced a website for sisu idrottsb\u00f6cker . it tells you everything you need to know about strength .\nhere is a list of used sisu terminal tractors ads available for sale on mascus . sisu terminal tractors ads can be sorted by price , year of production , or country . please use the left - hand side navigation to narrow your search , or read more about sisu terminal tractors in brands section .\nthe hybrid electric parallel power system , which is capable of delivering 850kw , or 1140hp , and over 5000nm of torque , has been developed by finnish heavy duty hybrid and electric power specialist visedo , alongside sisu auto , also based in finland .\nin april 2009 , the finnish defence forces ordered 12 heavy - duty 4 - axle sisu e13tp 8\u00d78 model trucks . these are to be delivered by 2014 as part of a \u20ac25m order for 80 sisu trucks to be used for air surveillance and air defence systems . the sisu 8\u00d78 trucks will be used as mid - range air surveillance radar carriers . sisu will supply the trucks in cooperation with thales raytheon systems .\nurltoken sisu racing european champion 1991 sisu sr340 , jokke kallio . you don\u00b4t have to be biggest manufacturer or have the biggest budget to succeed , you just need to know your stuff ! vi . . .\nthe finnish truck manufacturer sisu auto launched its new and impressive sisu polar euro 6 range in the spring of 2014 . the frames of polar trucks are finalised with teknos ' new fully glossy polyurethane paint , teknodur 100 . the painting system , which complies with new stricter quality requirements , protects the frame against scratches and gives the surface an impressive gloss .\nin field mode , autodrive runs through all six powershifts ; if you want auto range changes too , you need a hare on the dash .\nthe development work of a fully glossy industrial polyurethane system to comply with the strict quality requirements of the vehicle industry has been a long project . at the beginning of 2014 , a trial painting phase was started in cooperation between teknos and sisu auto .\nat auto ' 69 cars and trucks from the merged swedish manufacturers\u2014saab and scania - vabis - - could for the first time be seen on the same stand . the main reason was , however , that oy scan - auto ab for several years has been the finnish distributor for both makes .\n2010 : the owners of sisu truck sold the company to two families , who currently run the company .\nvolvo engine for sisu are with renault lable , but . . . c15 acert is not really offered now\nthe modern history of the company began 31 march 1981 . the shareholders of suomen autoteollisuus on this day decided to change its name to sisu auto . at that time , the company consisted of four divisions , each responsible for a specific type of production :\nin 2008 sisu auto won an international tender for timber trucks to ust ilimsk , russia . the biggest international forestry organization in russia ojsc ilim group and sisu signed a contract for delivering 91 sisu e13 6x4 timber trucks and trailers to the ust ilimsk factory , located in irkutsk region . the trucks will be operating in wood supply operation for the pulp mill of ilim group . this will be the biggest individual contract for delivering western timber trucks to russia . more information : urltoken\nwhen sisu corporation was created as a consequence of merger between the owning sisu - auto and valmet wheeled machines , sts became a limited liability company ( oy ) . as a part of the following restructuring the production was transferred gradually to former valmet facilities in tampere . the last terminal tractor produced in h\u00e4meenlinna rolled out from the factory in january 1996 . [ 3 ]\ngeneral grade ( 1 min - 5 max ) : 4 , amount of previous owners : 1 , engine : volvo , other information : this sisu tr 161 terminal tractor is a 4\u00d74 unit with reverse seating , auto transmission and fitted with a volvo engine .\nchief design engineer mika kyll\u00f6nen explains the benefits and functionalities of sisu hybrid powertrain . urltoken urltoken urltoken . . .\nurltoken syd\u00e4ntalvella ensi - iltansa saaneen uuden sukupolven sisu polar - malliston tuotanto on p\u00e4\u00e4ssyt vauhtiin karjaan tehtaalla . . .\n2002 : helmet capital organized two capital emissions , where the number of sisu axles shares went up from 10 , 000 to near 25 , 000 pcs . this diluted the partek oyj stake in sisu axles into 20 % .\nlth - fitness / de - stress / the - sisu - within - you / articleshow / 64866793 . cms\nsisu is a name unknown to most americans who ' ve never been to finland , but in that country the sisu truck is well - known , since it ' s been in production since 1931 . the first sisu ( model sh ) had a six - cylinder l - head engine and a 3 - ton capacity . in 1943 , under direction of the finnish government , sisu merged with vanaja and built the yhteissisu military vehicles until 1948 , when the two companies became separate entities again . in 1967 , sisu took over vanaja , its world war ii partner .\nin 1976 leyland motors and saab - scania both had a 10 percent stake in sisu with tri - partite agreement .\nbyd , a chinese car and battery maker , expects to enter the mass us auto market starting with its e6 electric car model in the first quarter of 2012 .\nin 2005 sisu defence received an order totalling approximately \u20ac20m from the lithuanian defence forces for the supply of 24 sisu 8\u00d78 mine protected , off - road trucks . these were delivered between 2007 and 2009 and have been in service since 2008 .\nmaybe you understand me wrong . sisu offered renault and cat engines . but customers were not happy with cat so sisu replce them with volvo not renault . i know that they are same . . . interesting now there is no 510hp om502\nhybrid power for heavy trucks : the finnish companies visedo and sisu auto developed a hybrid electric power system for the heavy road transport sector . the parallel hybrid drive relies on an electric motor as well as a diesel engine and shall provide up to 850kw and more than 5000nm torque . urltoken\nthe heavier the truck and the more difficult the terrain , the more likely it is that the vehicle chosen for the job is sisu . those driving gravel and timber appreciate the driving properties offered by the stiff sisu ladder frame , whereas entrepreneur -\n1994 sisu and valmet are merged . the goal is to list the state - owned wheeled vehicle industry on stock exchange .\nthe actual sales remained low until 2012 \u2013 only about 50 sisu polars were produced in the whole year . [ 16 ]\nthe # sisu within you . the finnish word roughly translates to stoic determination has been touted as 2018 ' s most powerful word . when someone has sisu it means he or she encompasses extreme perseverance and dignity in the face of adversity . urltoken\nchoosing autodrive allows auto - shifting through the \u2018box according to revs . you can delve deeper and preset the shift up points between 1 , 600 and 2 , 200rpm .\nsisu was also acquired by someone who understands the truck business ; and he is finnish to boot . when timo korhonen , who had run sisu\u2019s product development and racing team , returned to the company in 2006 , the business was in deep trouble .\nthe influence of kers - regenerative braking . at the bottom , ' a ' denotes the annoying auto start / stop feature , ' e ' denotes the economy driving mode :\ndoor handles are finished in chrome and remain identical to the old car ' s . they don ' t feel robust and have a flimsy + springy action . on a related note , the door lock / unlock sound is loud . the car has auto - locking as well as auto - unlocking ( when you switch the car off ) doors :\nfurther versatility can be had by selecting an auto range change from c to d giving fully auto shifting of the top 10 gears for roadwork . it too , works very well , though a time delay between the range change means manual over - ride can often result in better progress and a smoother shift , particularly if you are in a hurry .\nsuomen 70 - vuotisp\u00e4iv\u00e4n kunniaksi sisu valmisti sm s70 juhlamallin kuorma - autoja jotka olivat t\u00e4ydelllisin varustein ja luovutti ne asiakkaille juhlallisin menoin .\nlike the mf , the valtra offers a brake to neutral function through its auto - n switch , with added functionality from disconnecting the drive when engine revs drop below 1 , 100rpm . increasing revs above this threshold once your foot is off the brake then reconnects drive , just like an automatic car . above 18kph , auto - n is locked out .\nsisu defence is also expecting orders for two e13tp 8\u00d78 radar platform trucks for a similar air surveillance system from the estonian defence forces .\ndzire is the second car from maruti to get android auto , ignis being the first . to use it , owners have to connect their smartphones to the system via a usb cable :\nsisu terminal systems oy ( sts ) was a finnish terminal tractor producer . the production began in 1969 as a part of suomen autoteollisuus ( sat ) [ 3 ] and after sts was sold and restructured in 1997 the sisu brand was replaced by kalmar . [ 2 ]\nwe want to provide our end customers with more productive working days and shorter workshop servicing periods due to damages caused by stress . fundamentally , this customer promise also entails a high - quality frame with a surface that endures knocks and retains its gloss\n, summarises sisu auto trucks oy ' s production engineer niko vierimaa .\nsisu polar is a truck model series produced by the finnish heavy vehicle producer sisu auto . it came into the market in 2011 and the main applications are earthmovers , logging trucks , road maintenance vehicles , mobile cranes and heavy machinery hauliers which are fully equipped in the factory . the series includes two main variants dk12m and dk16m . the number of axles is 3 , 4 or 5 . mercedes - benz supplies some key components ; cabins and engines in particular .\nin 1974 ownership of sisu had returned to finnish state ownership and leyland and rolls royce engines were phased out in favour of cummins engines .\n1986 a sisu truck is powered by alcohol , and a valmet tractor using rapeseed oil . testing with alternative fuels is performed by vtt .\nheadlamp switch with ' auto ' mode . notice how the foglamp button is separate , allowing it to be operated independently of the headlamps . don ' t miss the electronic handbrake switch below :\nthe dispute centred on 19 all - terrain vehicles that sisu says were delivered to the defence forces at the end of 2010 . according to the defence forces , the vehicles were not accepted as they were not in a usable condition , and remained with sisu until may this year .\nirvm is not wide enough to cover the entire rear windshield . it doesn ' t get auto - dimming functionality either - a glaring omission in a car that ' s now so nicely kitted :\nreplaced use of embedder by defaultplexuscontainer to ensure compliance of the plugin with hudson / jenkins versions greater than 1 . 395 ( apparition of sisu )\nvolvo engine for sisu are with renault lable , but . . . c15 acert is not really offered now what engines are available on mack ?\nthe cooperation between sisu auto and teknos has lasted for a long time \u2013 powder coating of the steel bars in frames with teknos ' infralit products began almost 30 years ago . over the decades , the cooperation has developed into a partnership that has enabled the customer to participate closely in product development projects . niko vierimaa is content with the cooperation .\n31 . 12 . 1999 : partek oyj sold majority of the assest of sisu axles to a new extablished company ( name of which was later changed into \u201csisu akselit oy\u201d ) , owner of which were investors gathered by helmet capital ( 70 % ) and 30 % remained in partek oyj .\ndecades of experience of building up own technology networks . so , no wonder there is demand for the consulting expertise of finnish sisu engineers in china .\nfield and road modes are accessed using push buttons ahead of the cmotion lever , and adjacent to them is an orange button showing the letter a inside a gear . this is the only button you need push to move from manual to auto shifting . if you are in field mode , you can auto shift through the six powershifts ; if you are in road mode , it will shift through the ranges too .\nannually , hundreds of trucks are manufactured at sisu auto ' s factory in karjaa . the trucks have been developed especially for the heavy conditions of the north . skilful professionals in karjaa turn a pile of steel bars into the frame solution of a truck , which integrates spindles , suspension and axles , hundreds of fasteners and other accessories required in a transportation fleet .\nkohta vuosi sitten p\u00e4iv\u00e4nvaloon talutetun uuden sisu polar - malliston lanseerauksen yhteydess\u00e4 annettiin lupauksia fuller - vaihteiston jalkauttamisesta my\u00f6s euro 6 - mallistoon . annetuille lupauksill . . .\ni recommend sisu automotive . conveniently located near my workplace - little mountain - and staff make the extra effort to provide quality service and a personal touch .\ntwo finnish companies , visedo and sisu auto , have developed a hybrid - electric parallel power system they say produces 1 , 140 horsepower and 3 , 687 lbs . - ft . of torque . sisu is a finnish truck manufacturer . visedo is a finnish manufacturer of heavy - duty hybrid and electric power systems that says it developed the electric power system as a proof - of - concept vehicle that integrates the parallel hybrid drive , which draws power from both an electric motor and a diesel engine connected via the same axle .\nthis page uses some content from wikipedia . the original article was at sisu auto . 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\na new acquisition followed in 1997 when partek took over sisu corporation . at the same time partek bought the swedish container handling equipment producer kalmar industries , into which sts was joined . [ 2 ] use of sisu brand on terminal tractors was discontinued thereafter , and the name kept on living as a lorry producer .\nkun tie p\u00e4\u00e4ttyy tai olosuhde sen vaatii , vastaus on sisu polar 8x8 tai 6x6 . suunnitellaan ja valmistetaan yksil\u00f6llisesti asiakastarpeita vastaavaksi . sotilask\u00e4ytt\u00f6\u00f6nkin soveltuvaa teknologiaa vaa . . .\nbtw , there are finnish sisu trucks . they are all with renault cabins now and volvo engines generally ! but they make very tought frames with fantastic durability !\nheja # sverige ! congratulations to our # swedish friends for success at # fifa2018 yesterday . there was clearly some # finnish # sisu in the air ! urltoken\nsisu global health will receive $ 25 , 000 and acceleration support for hemafuse through the camtech innovation platform along with introductions to ge\u2019s new five . eight accelerator .\nsisu today has two main series of truck chassis , both are designed for 10 / 16 tons axle / bogie loads although in finland there are no roads open to more than 8 / 12 tons . the smaller trucks known as kontio sisu have a leyland 135 hp sae gross naturally aspirated diesel or a 165 hp turbocharged unit . they are available as fouror sixwheelers\u2014with single - drive rear bogie in the latter case . there is also one unusual 4x4 16tonner , the sisu u - 137 . the heavier trucks in the sisu k - series have leyland engines giving 220 bhp gross and all six - wheelers in this range are suitable for 24 tons gross ; transmission layouts up to 6 x 6 are available . because of the small production series bonnets and wings on the sisu trucks are made of reinforced plastics .\nauto craft trading is basically considered as a total spare parts solution to various diesel engines . we have been very recently awarded with the honour of being the authorized dealers for ingersoll rand engine starting systems for united arab emirates .\nthe prototype of xa - 180 was produced by sisu auto in 1980 for the tests . another type , which was ordered for tests was made by a tractor manufacturer valmet ( now valtra ) . in 1983 sisu xa - 180 was chosen as the armoured personnel carrier for the defence forces of finland . on 22 december 1983 first 41 sisus were ordered for the defence forces itself and nine was reserved for the peace - keeping activities of the united nations . the defence forces of finland has 425 xa - 180 and xa - 185 types pasis .\nin autumn 1980 , sisu tr - 200 , which was the world ' s strongest terminal tractor by then , was presented in portex fair in hamburg . the sisu terminal tractors could be designed relatively easily according to the customer requirements due to highly modulised structure ; this led to success in export markets in particular . [ 3 ]\nthe tech delayed lunch in order to finish repairing my vehicle . i ' ve never had that happen at another auto repair facility . the employees genuinely care about you , your car , and getting you back on the road !\nthe new t series is available with a new factory - fitted auto - steering readiness or the complete system 150 auto - steering package , with help of satellite navigation which can steer the tractor with an accuracy of just a few centimetres . the factory - fitted agcommand is a vehicle - tracking system and data recording tool that monitors tractor location , operation and efficiency . agcommand equipped tractors can be monitored over the internet for example by tractor owner or service dealer .\ntad burness welcomes mail from readers . his address is\nauto album ,\np . o . box 247 , pacific grove , ca 93950 . please enclose a stamped , self - addressed envelope if you would like a reply .\nthere are software upgrades coming , but at the time of our test we could not choose from field or road modes , but there is an automatic power shift button which will give auto gear changes through the four available powershift ratios .\nthe versatile sisu e13tp 8\u00d78 vehicle can be fitted with a detachable platform , hiab multi - lift truck frame - integrated hook lift , towing equipment or a winch unit .\nin june 2010 , sisu defence exhibited an armoured sisu 8\u00d78 truck equipped with norwegian advanced surface - to - air missile system ( nasams ) launcher at the transportmessa exhibition in gardemoen , norway . kongsberg defence and aerospace have conducted live fire testing of its nasams launcher in cooperation with the royal norwegian air forces at the and\u00f8ya test center in nordmela .\nthe owner who gives a face to business and the new business model have been successful . last year , sisu already made some profit , 10 per cent of the turnover .\nthe defence forces set strict requirements for the vehicles to be produced . there was not enough time to develop a new model . although outdated , the best of the available options was the sisu s - 21 . yhteissisu and sat agreed to transfer sisu s - 21 lorry production to yhteissisu . the yhteissisu - produced models were named s - 22 .\nif the finnish engineering industry has been able to retain its engineering competence , the same cannot be said about the ownership within the sector . in 1994\u20132004 , sisu and valtra were part\nthe terminal tractors were separated from the other vehicle production under its own organisation in 1989 . in 1991 sisu terminal systems division was founded for the roro equipment manufacturing . [ 3 ]\nthe division of portfolios between karis and h\u00e4meenlinna was changed after the merger . lorry production was gradually concentrated at karis and sisu - h\u00e4meenlinna focused on producing mobile cranes , bus chassis ,\nspec on this tractor means it is not an exact match for the others , which means you do not get an auto shifting function . however , deutz does offer the c shift version which has push button shifting , electric spools and headland management .\npatria pasis have been produced in various models and also for various purposes . originally panssari - sisu , was not produced by patria , but sisu lorry manufacturer . the other possible armoured personnel carrier which could have come in the question of a choice for the defence forces of finland to replace btr - 60 was panssari - valmet , which did not win the competition .\npriestman - p . p . m . - reberr - sisu - tadano - spierings - manitex - liebherr - demag - coles - faun - grove - kato - c . t .\nthe defence forces and sisu also disputed whether the vehicles were produced as agreed , and how big a penalty fine should be levied for the late delivery of the vehicles . according to the solution eloranta finessed , the defence forces will pay sisu the unpaid purchase price of around 700 , 000 euros . the sum will rise to almost 800 , 000 euros when interest is added .\nthe sisu 8\u00d78 truck has a 4mm thick armoured steel shell for its basic all welded , airtight cabin . the protective structure is built inside the cabin and the equipment can be clamped quickly .\nurltoken the combination is a flexible , highly mobile source of both direct and indirect fire support , wherever required . the armored sisu 8x8 vehicle is a ready and proven mortar platf . . .\ntotal production in 1946 was 147 sisu s - 22 vehicles , which was far below the target of 2 , 000 vehicles . the original , calculated price per vehicle had been 765 , 000\nwe are loyal customers to sisu . so glad we found them . we know that we are receiving honest service and quality work every time we need them . friendly , professional and caring !\ni love the friendly staff at sisu and am always confident in their advice and recommendations . definitely would highly recommend to all who are looking for a trustworthy and down to earth business ! i\nin auto mode , the gearbox will also respond to a sharp throttle pedal input if the engine is running at low rpm , offering a kickdown to help get things moving , just like mccormick and valtra . this makes it very easy to pick up some pace .\nin order to secure truck manufacturing during the continuation war , in 1943 a new truck factory was built near h\u00e4meenlinna , some 100 kilometres north of the capital . sisu trucks were manufactured there from 1945 to 1948 . the factory was taken over by the stateowned vanajan autotehdas oy , which manufactured trucks and buses under the brand name vanaja until 1968 , when sisu took over activities at h\u00e4meenlinna again .\nthe axles are produced by sisu axles . [ 6 ] the steering front axles are type fsnd - 10 - p with maximum ten tonnes capacity [ 3 ] and disc brakes . [ 6 ]\nwe recently had our son ' s car in for repairs . the team at sisu automotive went above and beyond to make sure that everything was done properly for a reasonable price . highly recommended !\nthe initial plan was to grow the production gradually up to 500 units per year of which one third would be exported ; the most important export markets were estimated to be russia , switzerland and norway . the russian market has been expected to focus on logging trucks , swiss market on five - axle trucks [ 15 ] and in norway the company expects sales in earthmovers . moreover , sisu auto sees potential for mobile cranes in the central european market . [ 14 ]\nthe company had several suppliers of lorry cabins ; they were produced at the beginning by tampella , valmet , messukyl\u00e4n autokoritehdas , auto - heinonen , kiitokori and later as a main supplier by lahden autokori . vat itself made cabins for some special , one - off products .\nthe sisu 8\u00d78 travelled about 4 , 000km in the northern hemisphere to attend the fire testing exercise . it reached transportmessa from nordmela in a day proving its mobility over long distances in varying transport conditions .\nurltoken sisu polar rock in action , tipping it\u00b4s load at a building site . heavy - duty truck custom - made to meet the requirements of the customer . visit our website : urltoken s . . .\nyhteissisu had the rights to use the sisu brand until summer 1948 . in a general meeting held in 1948 , the board decided to rename the company vanajan autotehdas and the brand of the vehicles became vanaja .\nsince 2006 , sisu automotive has provided motorists in the monticello , mn 55362 area with comprehensive auto repair services that include general services , car & truck care , undercar services , tires , engine & transmission , transmission services , 4x4 services , heating and cooling services , electrical services , electronic services , miscellaneous services , domestic cars & trucks , import cars & trucks and towing . our goal is to offer the best services available at affordable prices to get you back on the road in no time .\nthe company ' s first product is the fisker karma , one of the world ' s first production plug - in hybrid electric vehicles . it debuted at the 2008 north american international auto show , creating the premium green car segment in which most major manufacturers have since announced they would compete .\nin may 2009 , the finnish defence forces ordered 60 armoured sisu 8\u00d78 military trucks for approximately \u20ac26m . the deliveries were completed in may 2010 . of the total , 40 will be used by the finnish army .\nduring 1990s sisu offered a wide range of multi - axle trucks , including 8x2 , 8x4 and 10x4 with gtws up to 60 tonnes and cummins became the main choice of engine for new mil and the e14 .\n1998 : partek oyj acquired kalmar in sweden and kalmar industries was formed ( still a 100 % owned partek oyj subsidiary ) kalmar industries now included the former sisu terminal systems , kalmar port equipment and forklift truck business , ottawa truck and some other smaller businesses . the company was a dominating player in cargo equipment worldwide . sisu axles were still a fully owned partek oyj subsidiary , but there were investigations to sell the business .\nthe first four prototypes were produced in 1969 . the vehicles were type t - 9sv and they were largely based on kontio - sisu lorry components . the customer was stevedoring company oy \u00e5kerman ab . [ 3 ]\nthank you to all the team at sisu automotive for the recent work on my car - it ' s so huge to have a reliable and trustworthy place to go for services and repairs . very appreciated ! !\n\u2013 i always attend them if i can . it is important to meet customers . it builds trust . when the customer buys a sisu and everything does not work as it should , he knows who to blame .\nthe companies involved in this project , sisu in finland , upetrom 1 . mai from romania and koller maschinen - und anlagenbau gmbh from germany wish omv petrom every success operating their first of ten brand new \u201crig 90\u201d .\nthe large portion of parts sourced from daimler caused such doubts , that sisu would be mercedes - benz actros with just a different badge . however , the frame and axles differ from those of mercedes . [ 1 ]\nthe sky is the limit for ty williams !\ncheck out the full video from the senior ' s graduation from the college , including interviews with ty and head coach rob sgarlata . # hoyasaxa # sisu urltoken\nat the end of 1968 . the vanaja brand ceased to exist in 1971 , after which the former vanaja factory produced sisu terminal tractors , bus chassis , military vehicles and mobile crane chassis . the factory now belongs to\ni recommend sisu because they are so great ! micah took me and my car out for a test drive to see the steering wheel movement that i was concerned about . he asked questions while he was driving , which\nfor paint development , the functionality of cooperation with a test customer is extremely important . we have been able to observe the functionality and properties of the product in practice in sisu ' s painting chamber . as for the size and shape of a frame , it is a challenging item to be painted , so any feedback from a painter is of utmost importance\n, antti comments on the cooperation with sisu ' s master painter\u00e5ke lemstr\u00f6m .\nin 2004 , kone restructured its assets , at which point the valtra tractors and the diesel engine factory ended up under the ownership of the american agco , and the sisu trucks in the hands of a finnish investor group .\nyou ' ll be hard - pressed to find the same level of expertise that our auto mechanic specialists provide ! we have years of experience working on both domestic and import vehicles of all makes and models and can work with you to find cost - effective repair and maintenance alternatives . we also provide mechanical mai\nvat fell into financial difficulties by end of the 1960s ; this led to a merger with the other finnish heavy vehicle producer oy suomen autoteollisuus ab at the end of 1968 . the vanaja brand ceased to exist in 1971 , after which the former vanaja factory produced sisu terminal tractors , bus chassis , military vehicles and mobile crane chassis . the factory now belongs to patria \u2014which produces patria amv armoured personnel carriers \u2014and heavy - vehicle axle producer sisu axles .\nwith school out for the summer , many families are planning driving vacations . adding pre - trip auto care to road trip plans lessens the chance of a roadside breakdown for all motorists and is even more important for those driving older vehicles , says the car care council . according to aaa roadside data , . . .\n16 . 12 . 2011 : sisu axles inc . joins marmon highway technologies ( mht ) . mht is a berkshire hathaway company , serves the global heavy - duty transportation industry , with a broad range of innovative components and assemblies .\nsat had planned its first terminal tractor in helsinki in the 1960s and the production and development was continued in h\u00e4meenlinna in 1969 . the sisu terminal tractors became famous worldwide for their innovative design . production was moved to tampere in 1996 .\nthe owner is fantastic ! ! he ' s a great , honest , hardworking guy that i ' d recommend to anyone . we recently brought our older car in for some work & they did a great job ! thanks sisu !\n7 - inch tablet - like touchscreen ice gets piano black finishing . it has bluetooth , usb and aux - in connectivity , and further supports android auto , apple carplay & mirrorlink . very convenient . gets an sd card slot for navigation as well . its functions have been covered in a dedicated post later in the review :\nthe tactical truck has an independent hydraulic system designed for simple and functional properties . it can operate in varying terrains and maintains high and average speeds in convoys . the sisu 8\u00d78 is transportable by aircraft such as the hercules c - 130 .\nin 1997 sisu signed a partnership agreement with the french company renault v . i . the agreement included the purchase of components , including cabs , engines and axles , as well as the import and sale of renault commercial vehicles in finland .\n, marmon - herrington oem president .\nsisu products have long been known for reliability and strength . the new 90k tandem and 136k tridem allows marmon - herrington to continue a tradition of offering industry - best products to our customers .\nefd induction is one of the world ' s largest and best known developers and builders of induction heating solutions for the global automotive industry . particularly strong in the area of induction hardening of auto components , efd induction also has a proven track record in devising bonding , brazing and pre - and post - heat systems for automotive customers .\nsisu and vanaja have between 25 and 30 per cent of the finnish market for trucks over 12 . 5 tons gross weight . and 15 to 20 per cent of the production is exported , mainly to colombia , where they have a subsidiary .\nwhat a team ! what a future ! . . . went from 6 seed to number 3 team in conference . great season . records set and records broken . great seniors and great freshman growing in this program . # sisu # finnupride urltoken\ni love the friendly staff at sisu and am always confident in their advice and recommendations . definitely would highly recommend to all who are looking for a trustworthy and down to earth business ! i never have worry about being taken advantage of : )\n/ prnewswire / - - marmon - herrington announced today the release of a new 90 , 000 lbs . sisu tandem axle set and a new 136 , 000 lbs . sisu tridem axle set . these new releases are double reduction planetary drive axles for heavy duty applications within the n . a . truck market . for approved applications , the tandem axle offers a maximum gcwr ( gross combination weight rating ) of 400 , 000 lbs . and the tridem axle offers a maximum gcwr of 600 , 000 lbs . sisu axles has also increased maximum approved ratings for its industry standard 70 , 000 lbs . tandem axle set to 400 , 000 lbs . gcwr , and 600 , 000 lbs . gcwr for its 106 , 000 lbs . tridem axle set .\nmika and his team are amazing . i am often able to get in the same day and the turnaround time on repairs is quick . the best part is they are willing to fix only what needs to be fixed . the customer service is excellent and the products and workmanship is great . highly recommend these guys as your long term auto mechanic !\nwhen the american agricultural equipment manufacturer agco wanted to purchase valtra\u2019s tractor production , the opposition was hard . it was a general fear that the suolahti tractor factory and the sisu diesel engine factory in linnavuori would be closed down , but the total opposite happened ."]}
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based law firm . opened in 1997 , the new york office of the firm has grown through strategic lateral hiring and growth from within the organization . today , goodwin procter has 120 lawyers in new york and 85 lawyers in washington , d . c .\nin launching my new venture , viddy , i had a most extraordinary experience with a law firm , goodwin procter , that resulted in the successful creation and financing of my new business .\nblog updates \u2014frequent posts , written by goodwin procter attorneys and guest authors , offer helpful advice and information on investment , emerging technologies , patent processes and many other topics relevant to a founder .\nwith 800 lawyers and staff and 100 unbroken years of history in the same spot in the financial district , any move by goodwin procter llp would leave a major impression on the city\u2019s commercial real estate landscape .\nwe have been extremely happy with goodwin procter . we have been represented by the firm for several years and have always received excellent quality work . the partner in charge of our account is james hutchinson and he is easily the most knowledgeable and most responsive attorney we have ever worked with . don ' t be concerned about his hourly rate , he is more cost efficient than attorneys with half of his knowledge or experience . plus , the associates we have worked with are better than partners at other major law firms ; and goodwin procter has a deep bench , they have experts in many specializations . i recommend goodwin procter and james hutchinson without reservation .\ngoodwin ' s expertise , responsiveness , and understanding have all been most excellent .\nthe goodwin boston erisa litigation team is the best in the u . s .\nfast forward a few years . today , founders workbench has a loyal following and has become a valued resource with entrepreneurs . goodwin procter decided it was time to take founders workbench to the next level and revisit the site\u2019s content and design . drawing inspiration from the creative visionaries the site was built to help , goodwin procter partnered with one north interactive to create an interactive experience that would appeal to the site\u2019s innovative audience of risk - takers .\nat this point , i had yet to receive a bill from goodwin procter . i asked what i owed them and when i needed to pay them , and the response was extraordinary :\nafter you get funded\n.\nsince its inception , founders workbench has focused on conveying that goodwin procter understands what it takes to become a successful company and will provide the highest quality legal services to help achieve success . the new site was extremely well received and helped drive new business and boost the firm\u2019s popularity in the entrepreneurial community . particularly popular was the site\u2019s interactive document driver , a free tool that allowed founders to customize the legal documents needed to form a c - corporation\u2014which only goodwin procter offered at the time ( online ) .\n) - - april 25 , 2006 - - goodwin procter llp , one of the nation ' s leading law firms with 650 attorneys in boston , new york and washington , d . c . , today announced the opening of offices in los angeles and san francisco . goodwin procter ' s california platform will feature two of its preeminent practices - real estate / real estate capital markets and complex litigation - and broaden the reach of its nationally recognized technology , life sciences , private equity and intellectual property practices .\nin 1912 harvard classmates robert goodwin and joseph procter ran into each other in the street and decided to start a law practice together , opening goodwin & procter later that year . two years later the founders helped a sardine packing company issue preferred stock but later discover the company financials were fabricated . they took out a $ 30 , 000 loan to buy back all outstanding shares at face value and established an ethical standard for their new firm . fraud would play another key role in the early days of the firm when robert goodwin served as the bankruptcy referee who sorted out the original ponzi scheme - the one perpetrated by charles ponzi himself .\ngoodwin hires summer associates with exceptional academic records , demonstrated leadership abilities and excellent written , verbal and interpersonal skills .\ncheck out founders workbench for articles and checklists around forming , financing , operating , hiring , growing and protecting . goodwin procter offers their\ndocument driver\nto generate the full suite of documents to form a startup as a delaware c - corp or a single - member llc or multi - member llc :\na few years ago , as part of the firm\u2019s commitment to working with start - ups and emerging companies , goodwin procter llp launched the founders workbench . this new site targeted founders of new companies and provided free access to critical forms , memoranda , best practices and other resources to enable capital - efficient company formation .\ni have worked with goodwin procter on a variety of employee relations . their level of expertise and responsiveness always gives me a high comfort level even when dealing with the most complex employee challenges . they feel more like colleagues than service providers . i would recommend them highly to any human resources executive working through potentially litigious situations .\nin mid january , i shared with anthony and his team at goodwin procter that we had a demo of our app and were ready to try to raise outside financing from venture capitalists . i asked him if he had any suggestions on how to structure the deal and if he had any potential investors he could introduce us to .\nthis week , katie roof , matthew lynley and i \u2014 alex wilhelm \u2014 were joined by rick kline , a partner at goodwin procter . kline is a lawyer focused on \u201cm & a transactions [ and ] capital markets transactions , \u201d according to his official bio , making him an ideal addition to the crew for this week\u2019s natter .\nbecause the site is truly a resource dedicated to the client , goodwin procter decided to create a new look and feel , different from its corporate design . to ensure the site had a dynamic and distinct brand identity , one north created a new logo for founders workbench and redesigned the site using a completely different color palette . the founders workbench\nalong with the eight partners joining the firm from pillsbury and cooley , partners from goodwin procter ' s new york and boston offices will be relocating to california . products liability practice leader edward s . weltman and real estate capital markets tax partner edward l . glazer will lead the integration teams and help anchor the san francisco and los angeles offices , respectively .\ngoodwin procter llp is one of the nation ' s leading law firms . the firm ' s core areas of practice are corporate , litigation and real estate , with specialized areas of focus that include financial services , private equity , technology , reits and real estate capital markets , intellectual property and products liability . additional information on the firm may be found at urltoken .\ngoodwin procter knows that entrepreneurs aren ' t afraid to try new things on their path to discovering the next best thing . in order to provide its audience with the technological sophistication they\u2019d expect of their own work , the firm decided to demonstrate its progressive thinking by becoming one of the first law firms to take advantage of responsive design capabilities in addition to offering web apps .\nwithin 4 hours i got a response back . at this point , i decided to research goodwin procter to determine if they are even a credible law firm . it turns out that they are one of the biggest law firms in the country and that their tech practice alone has a team of 160 lawyers representing 500 technology companies and over 200 venture capital and private equity firms .\nwe are off and running , and i feel privileged and appreciative of the opportunity to be working with goodwin procter . they are a talented and passionate team , they are connected with the people who matter the most to our business ( investors , partners , potential acquirers ) , they are champions for entrepreneurs and tech start - ups , and they are great at what they do .\nfeldman will be joined by three additional real estate capital markets and public finance partners from pillsbury winthrop . partners bruce j . graham , a veteran public finance and real estate lawyer , and robert m . haight , jr . , one of the leading land securities attorneys in california , will also be located in goodwin procter ' s los angeles office at 10100 santa monica boulevard in century city .\nwhite collar defense : fortune 500 companies , corporate executives , directors and other individual business leaders repeatedly turn to goodwin when faced with the most sensitive , complex and potentially damaging white collar litigation . that is because goodwin has successfully represented clients in many of the most high profile white collar matters in recent memory .\nfounders workbench\u00ae ( foundersworkbench . com ) is goodwin procter\u2019s free , online resource to help entrepreneurs navigate many of the legal and organizational challenges commonly faced by startups and emerging companies . the site , which includes self - service tools for generating foundational legal documents , removes cost and access barriers that can handicap early stage ventures , and provides advice and best practices on a wide variety of topics related to capital - efficient company formation .\nfast forward , \u2014 we received a signed term sheet on march 21 st and anthony and his team at goodwin procter ( daniel wright , the ip attorneys , etc . ) worked around the clock and negotiated and closed our $ 1 . 5 million series seed financing on april 1 st , with firms / partners they introduced us to : battery ventures and bessemer ventures - two of the most respected venture capital firms in silicon valley .\na rebrand , expanding international reach and a sturdy reputation in areas like tech and life sciences make goodwin an attractive place for litigators and deal - doers alike .\nlewis g . feldman , formerly the los angeles real estate head and national public finance practice team leader for pillsbury winthrop shaw pittman llp , will chair goodwin procter ' s los angeles office . feldman is widely considered to be one of the nation ' s leading real estate capital markets and public finance attorneys . he has advised clients in both the public and private sectors on over $ 50 billion in capital markets transactions , including anschutz entertainment group , avalonbay communities , boeing realty corporation , fountainglen properties , kb home , the lennar family of builders , los angeles department of water and power , pulte home corporation , stone & youngberg , the state of california , and tejon ranch corporation . feldman will head the firm ' s national public finance practice and be a leader in driving goodwin procter ' s california expansion into markets where the firm will be making significant service - based investments .\nserving our clients in california and the west is a key component of our long - term bi - coastal strategy . these lawyers of extraordinary quality , achievement and character - when combined with and complemented by our real estate , real estate capital markets and litigation groups on the east coast - will further position goodwin procter as a bi - coastal powerhouse with significant resources and capabilities to further our clients ' business goals ,\nsaid pisa .\nin addition to cracking the top 10 , goodwin had the largest move on the list , jumping from 72nd in 2016 to sixth in 2017 . summer associates at the firm gave it 5 out of 5 in the overall place to work category , making goodwin one out of 10 firms to earn that distinction on the survey .\nlife sciences : goodwin\u2019s life sciences lawyers are deeply experienced in corporate governance , financing and m & a transactions , collaborations and licensing , regulatory matters , and intellectual property law . as part of its interdisciplinary approach , the practice collaborates with lawyers in goodwin\u2019s patent litigation , products liability , employment and tax practices to protect client interests and to advocate on their behalf .\nwe are extremely pleased to establish a west coast presence with truly exceptional lawyers who will continue to further our mission to provide ' best in class ' counsel to organizations with capital markets , business , finance , litigation , life science and technology interests ,\nsaid regina m . pisa , chairman and managing partner of goodwin procter .\nour consistent and measured growth continues to be based on the principles of excelling at client service , attracting outstanding talent and expanding strategically in our focus practice areas .\nscott webster : 2017 was an outstanding year for goodwin and the most financially successful one in our 106 - year history . gross revenue and net profit both grew by double digits , with revenue surpassing the $ 1 billion mark for the first time . not only was this our best year ever , but it was also goodwin\u2019s fifth consecutive year of record revenue and profit .\na quick , 5 minute search for\nfree internet startup tools , free internet legal documents , etc .\nbrought me to a post on one of my favorite tech blogs , readwriteweb , that referenced a new , free , self - service tool called founder ' s workbench created by goodwin procter to help entrepreneurs navigate the legal and organizational challenges that all startups face . the article claimed that this site offered a series of fill - in - the - blank and multiple choice questions that would provide guidance and documents to launch my business .\ngoodwin is definitely my go to firm for criminal defense representation . joe savage is responsive and cuts to the heart of the matter . there is not any churning with joe and his team ; just results .\nin recent years , goodwin procter has structured and executed reit and reit m & a ; deals totaling more than $ 65 billion , has counseled clients on real estate investment transactions valued at more than $ 20 billion , and has provided advice on the formation of real estate and related funds with private equity capital in excess of $ 20 billion . the firm ' s litigation practice includes nearly 300 attorneys focusing on the areas of commercial litigation , products liability and class actions , antitrust , intellectual property , securities litigation and sec enforcement , and white collar crime and governmental investigations .\ngoodwin has done an exceptional job helping us navigate acquisitions throughout the us is a variety of asset classes . we get great integrated advice on real estate , tax , fund - level advice and other specialty areas .\ngoodwin relocated its silicon valley office from menlo park to 601 marshall street in downtown redwood city . the move aligns with the continued expansion of the firm ' s corporate and litigation practices in the silicon valley and the bay area .\ngoodwin is one of boston ' s powerhouse firms . its junior associates knew they ' d be joining a firm with a robust set of resources and practices , as well as a clear sense of direction : \u201cgoodwin is a firm that knows what it ' s good at and sticks to it . \u201d but an examination of goodwin ' s chambers usa rankings show that it is in fact good at a variety of things , both litigious and transactional in nature : in its native boston the firm excels in areas like banking & finance , ip , general commercial litigation , venture capital investment , and real estate . on the national stage , however , its corporate / m & a and reits practices stand out , alongside high nods for financial litigation , fund formation and life sciences work . the latter is a key industry focus for goodwin , as are the technology , real estate , financial and private equity sectors .\ngoodwin is nationally ranked in 40 practice areas and regionally ranked in 76 practice areas . the u . s . news - 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money valuation \u2022 total proposed investment \u2022 size of the option pool \u2022 preferred shares participating \u2022 total accrued or declared and unpaid dividends on the preferred shares \u2022 exit value of the company with these inputs , the app will calculate the dilution founders will experience when taking outside funding and the distribution of proceeds in a hypothetical exit event , based on certain assumptions .\neverybody has a story to tell . as a part of goodwin ' s inaugural day of inclusion , the firm invited attorneys and staff to share their stories , to learn more about one another , to understand different backgrounds and to appreciate a variety of perspectives .\ngoodwin focuses on working with clients in the financial , private equity , real estate , technology and life sciences industries . our more than 1 , 000 corporate and litigation lawyers leverage their specific experience and assemble full - service teams to advise clients in these and adjacent industries .\ngoodwin has provided counsel regarding multiple , complex employment law matters . each attorney with whom i ' ve worked not only provides outstanding technical support , but conveys complex legal information in a way that is not condescending . i view them as true partners in helping us run our business .\ngoodwin signed on to diversity lab ' s mansfield rule , a pioneering initiative that helps law firms diversify candidate pools for significant leadership positions . it measures whether law firms have achieved 30 percent slate diversity when considering qualified candidates for leadership and governance roles , equity partner promotions and lateral positions .\ncitizenship project : the firm has continued to grow its citizenship project , a program providing legal assistance to help legal permanent residents overcome barriers to citizenship . u . s . citizenship provides a unique and invaluable measure of security and peace of mind , and numerous studies demonstrate that naturalized citizens are more connected to their communities and enjoy more economic success than legal permanent residents . partnering with project citizenship , we staff free workshops providing application assistance , and , if necessary , full representation . this year , we hosted three citizenship clinics at the firm\u2019s boston office , and attended many clinics off - site as well . on september 23 , more than 103 goodwin volunteers staffed boston\u2019s 4th citizenship day ( 57 from goodwin and 47 invited in - house counsel colleagues ) , a citywide event that served 375 applicants from more than 65 countries . in total , goodwin assisted more than 500 legal permanent residents on their path to citizenship in 2017 .\ngoodwin\u2019s asia track program is designed for summer associates who have a particular interest in pursuing a legal career in asia . native fluency in mandarin chinese is required . the asia track summer program involves spending eight to ten weeks in one of our us offices and two to three weeks in our hong kong office .\nfounded in boston more than a century ago , goodwin has grown to more than 1 , 000 lawyers in ten offices throughout the u . s . , europe , and asia . the firm focuses on working with clients in the financial , private equity , real estate , technology , and life sciences industries . more than beantown\nclient demand has been strong across both our business law and litigation departments . on the transactional side , mergermarket in its 2017 year - end report ranked goodwin among the top 5 legal advisors across all geographies and sectors , demonstrating our continued strength across the technology , real estate , life sciences , financial and private equity industries .\ner : goodwin is a cohesive blend of ideas , customs , values , personalities , backgrounds , relationships and skills . we are a bit different from other firms in that we ' re not programmatic in how we approach things . we don ' t have grade cutoffs or grids to determine who we recruit . we recruit bright , motivated people \u2013 whatever their background or wherever they come from \u2013 who appreciate our firm culture and want to work in an environment filled with energy , momentum and smart people who love what they do . this may sound more like a start - up venture than an established law firm \u2013 but it\u2019s a good description of goodwin .\nnotable summer events : we believe summer should include boat cruises , outdoor concerts and baseball games , so one can expect those to be part of their experience at goodwin . spontaneous events are also initiated by the summer associates , often partnering with their mentors at the firm . these have included everything from sport fishing and golfing to gourmet cooking , billiards and live jazz .\nreal estate industry : from locations across the united states and europe , goodwin\u2019s real estate industry lawyers are experts in tax , securities and erisa matters and help structure , negotiate and close complex public and private equity and debt financings , joint ventures , portfolio and reit m & a , cross - border transactions , hospitality and leisure deals , and large - scale development work .\nwe also offer innovative diversity fellowship opportunities for law students . our 1l diversity fellowships offer $ 10 , 000 awards to students from underrepresented backgrounds who work in public interest positions the summer after their first year of law school . fellows are guaranteed a ' straight - to - callback ' interview with a goodwin office of their choice in the interviewing season between their first and second year of law school . fellows are also invited to participate in many of our summer associate program events during their summer at the public interest organization , allowing them to give back to the community and also experience a law firm environment . goodwin\u2019s 2l diversity fellowships provide second - year law students from under - represented backgrounds with awards of $ 15 , 000 each to help cover expenses for their third year of law school .\nkind , a healthy snacking leader , and mars , incorporated , a family - owned global pet care , confectionary and food business , announced a strategic partnership whereby mars will take a minority stake in kind . as part of the agreement , the two companies will partner to grow kind ' s product offerings and business globally , utilizing each other ' s strengths . goodwin represented kind in the transaction .\ni have worked primarily with chris palmer at goodwin for many years . chris is a superb lawyer and an absolute pleasure to deal with . he is very smart , knowledgeable , likeable and extremely responsive . i believe that everyone who deals with chris feels the same way . i should add that i have dealt with countless lawyers over the course of my business career but i would rank chris palmer as the best .\ngoodwin represents vitamin angels , a nonprofit dedicated to ending malnutrition and its deadly consequences among vulnerable and at - risk , diverse and hard - to - reach populations . it provides lifesaving and health preserving vitamins to children under five years of age and women of reproductive age , including especially pregnant women . in 2017 , approximately 61 , 000 , 000 children and women were served in 59 countries , including the us . the firm provides governance advice , and guidance regarding insurance , product liability and employment matters . we also provide guidance regarding international distribution issues including a framework for a joint venture formed to operate in india . goodwin\u2019s work has assisted the organization establish best - in - class compliance policies , procedures and practices , all of which helped them create a highly professional nonprofit organization \u2013 one that has been given a coveted 4 star charity navigator rating for six consecutive years .\njoyful heart project : goodwin represents the joyful heart foundation , a nonprofit dedicated to supporting victims of sexual assault . working on its\nend the rape kit backlog\ninitiative , which seeks to shed light on the number of rape kits that go untested every year , the goodwin team sent public records requests to police departments and state agencies in more than two dozen u . s . jurisdictions , asking for records reflecting the number of untested kits booked into evidence over the last 10 years , and spent months following up with police and laboratory personnel . the team\u2019s persistence has not only highlighted the number of untested kits in many of these jurisdictions but has also helped to forge relationships between joyful heart and several police departments eager to partner in achieving policy reform to end the backlog in their respective jurisdictions . this project is developing the data needed to drive lasting change and providing this previously unavailable information to the public and legislators .\ngoodwin has represented mit janitor francisco rodriguez - guardado in multiple federal court litigations regarding ice\u2019s attempts to detain and deport him back to his home country of el salvador . our client fled gang violence in that country in 2006 and was allowed to remain in the us for over ten years . he has no criminal history and is a married father to four u . s . citizen children . ice suddenly took him into custody and sought to remove him to el salvador in july , 2017 . his case received substantial local attention . we obtained emergency relief from federal courts in boston and denver that prevented his immediate removal . then we filed emergency papers with the u . s . court of appeals seeking his immediate release , arguing that he should no longer be jailed because his removal was no longer imminent . the government chose to concede the matter , voluntarily releasing our client in december . goodwin\u2019s representation continues , with efforts to reopen their client\u2019s asylum case underway .\ngrowth . performance . managing risk . however you define it , success in today\u2019s global and digital age means addressing increasingly complex issues faster and more efficiently amid rapid change . making the right decisions in this environment requires strategic counsel from an advisor who not only knows how laws are evolving in jurisdictions around the world , but also has a deep understanding of your particular industry . this is goodwin . we are a global 50 law firm with a history of working on groundbreaking matters .\ngoodwin is also busy in the court room with its award - winning ip and appellate litigation groups leading the way . its appellate litigation team sports seven former scotus clerks and the attorneys have argued more than a dozen cases before the highest court in the land . the firm ' s litigators successfully argued for clients teva pharmaceuticals and b & b hardware in two separate cases before the united states supreme court in 2015 . they followed that up by winning another two cases before scotus in 2017 .\ngoodwin\u2019s summer program provides summer associates with a realistic work experience mirroring that of a junior associate . we work closely with summer associates to understand their interests and provide opportunities to work on a broad range of assignments . summer associates are encouraged to observe client meetings , court hearings , depositions , negotiations and attend practice area meetings . we provide leading litigation and business law training programs throughout the summer . through our adviser program , summer associates are paired with partners and associates to help them integrate .\nall pro bono hours can be counted toward goodwin ' s billable target . as a result , some juniors reported billing over 200 hours of pro bono each year . our sources had worked on immigration , asylum and prisoners ' rights matters , but also mentioned specific relationships with glaad , kids in need of defense ( kind ) and the innocence project . \u201cthere ' s also a housing court you can attend once a month , to assist landlords and tenants who fall beneath our pro bono threshold . \u201d\nchambers , at its annual women in law awards last summer , named goodwin \u201cmost innovative gender diversity initiative\u201d for our brightspots initiative , which we launched to combat unconscious bias of all types and to build even stronger , more inclusive teams . last fall , we signed on to the mansfield rule to drive diversity in leadership roles and lateral hiring . in january , we brought on a new director of diversity and inclusion , bernard guinyard , who has held diversity leadership roles in the investment banking , corporate , accounting and legal sectors .\ner : we believe that having a diverse and inclusive law firm is critical to our success . our firm chairman leads our inclusion advisory committee , and goodwin is a signatory to the mansfield rule , which measures whether law firms have affirmatively considered women lawyers and attorneys of color in their recruitment and promotion practices . we make a concerted effort in our entry - level recruitment to meet with student leaders of on - campus affinity groups , to host additional in - office programs and to have our attorneys speak to students about their own experiences working in biglaw .\nemily rapalino : we recruit internationally . we recruit at law schools and participate in job fairs across the globe . our work cuts across many disciplines and geographies and our recruitment efforts follow suit . part of our summer program , our newly implemented asia - track program , recently profiled by the american lawyer , is designed to attract native mandarin speakers studying at us law schools . those accepted into the program are trained in one of goodwin\u2019s us offices for two or three years before joining our hong kong office . it\u2019s a way to help ensure that our firm culture remains strong and vibrant across all our offices .\nsw : with the development of new technologies , the business of law is becoming more complicated . to meet these challenges and differentiate our firm in the market , we are intently focused on partnering with our clients to deliver value . in addition to delivering exceptional practice of law value in our key industries , we are partnering with our clients\u2019 operations teams and coos to help them improve operational effectiveness , develop and test new products , and share risks and rewards throughout . to this end , and in recognition of the continued importance of focus on the business of law , we have rebranded our professional staff as goodwin\u2019s global operations team ( or go ! team for short . )\nassociates get a taste of goodwin ' s less ' buttoned up ' vibe during their ocis : \u201cthe interviews are chilled , \u201d one source recalled . \u201cthe person interviewing me was wearing jeans and a sweater \u2013 which was different to the other firms ! \u201d similarly , another associate described walking out of the interview \u201cfeeling like i had just had a conversation . a little bit of it was the formal ' what are are you looking for in the firm ? ' type questions , but the other half was about them getting to know me . \u201d during callbacks candidates typically meet a mixture of around six associates , partners and counsel over a series of 20 - minute interviews .\nsw : culture is the foundation upon which our firm is built , and we never take it for granted , always working to ensure its vibrancy and health , especially as our clients\u2019 needs drive our global growth . at goodwin , we are collaborative , collegial , innovative , entrepreneurial , financially disciplined and committed to giving back to the communities in which we work and live . we consider the cultural implications of everything we do \u2013 from hiring laterals at all levels to how we speak to each other . we believe that humility breeds camaraderie . we appreciate that we are more than an aggregation of numbers ; we are a community with our own distinct culture , which we believe is our firm\u2019s primary asset .\nfor one source , goodwin ' s culture was evident \u201cin the better - than - expected work - life balance that i ' ve had here . the more i ' ve been exposed to what my friends at other firms in new york are doing , the more i realize how good i have it . there ' s not a rigid face - time requirement and a lot of people work remotely every friday . \u201d associates aim to meet a 1 , 950 billable hours target from their second year onward ; if they do , a bonus is granted , and we heard that \u201cit ' s based on both your year and the quality of your reviews . \u201d most of our interviewees found the target achievable , especially because a generous amount of pro bono can be put toward it [ see below ] .\nmany of our interviewees were looking for a firm with a more \u201ceasygoing environment \u201d at the time of their ocis , so we were curious to know how their expectations matched up to the reality of life at goodwin . \u201cit ' s a go - getter culture but it ' s not cutthroat , \u201d one junior reflected . another praised the firm for being a place that \u201cencourages you to ask questions rather than make mistakes . i have messed up a few times and the partners have all been very nice about it \u2013 they understand that you learn from them . \u201d sources felt that this level of interaction was facilitated , in part , by the fact that \u201cthe partners are generally younger than they are at most firms , which makes it easier to talk to , be candid with and even be friends with them . \u201d\nin may 2017 , goodwin and its co - counsel , disability rights education and defense fund and jacobson education law , filed a class action suit against the berkeley unified school district ( busd ) on behalf of busd students with reading disorders . the suit alleges that busd has failed to comply with federal and state laws concerning special education services for students with or suspected of having reading disorders , leaving many of these students unable to read at the appropriate grade level . the lawsuit seeks to reform what plaintiffs allege to be systemic deficiencies in busd\u2019s reading programs . in october , plaintiffs defeated a motion to dismiss for failure to exhaust administrative remedies on the basis that such remedies were futile and provided inadequate relief for the systemic failures alleged by plaintiffs . currently , the parties are preparing to participate in settlement conferences before a federal magistrate judge .\n\u201cthis is important , \u201d one source declared . \u201cgoodwin ' s policy of not making juniors specialize until their third year means that they encourage us to work with people from all of the offices . we do a lot of cross - staffing , which is wonderful ; the team i ' m currently on has members from across six offices . \u201d fortunately , our sources also liked the offices they were actually based in . the boston hq was dubbed by one interviewee as \u201cthe best law firm office i ' ve ever stepped foot in : we moved a year ago into a brand new building with lots of natural light and touches that were designed for a law firm in this millennium . \u201d new york residents were also happy : \u201cwe ' re in the new york times building , and we share a cafeteria with them . the location is ideal , as we ' re in something of a transit hub . \u201d\ner : first , while many firms require future summers to decide upfront whether they want to do corporate or litigation work , we believe it ' s okay to be unsure , and that it ' s hard to know what you want to do before getting the full summer experience . we make sure to let students know that we encourage them to explore options at goodwin . not only does this allow students to make a more informed choice about their career path , but it allows them the opportunity to network with a wider array of our attorneys in different practice areas over the summer . second , our people take the time to teach . as part of our formal mentoring program , we have developed a firm - wide advisor network , through which partners collaborate to provide associates with mentoring , career guidance , and feedback that is tailored to associates ' career stages . we believe career success is about working smarter not harder , and we provide numerous opportunities to develop positive mentoring relationships during the summer program and beyond .\non a more obvious level , goodwin ' s less buttoned - up vibe is evident in its dress code . \u201cthree people have walked by my office wearing jeans in the last five minutes , \u201d one interviewee told us , adding that \u201cthere is one partner who turns up in hawaiian shirts and birkenstocks every day ! \u201d of course , sources recommended that incomers still have a suit at hand for facing clients or attending court , but otherwise explained that \u201cjeans friday is creeping into every day . \u201d but it ' s not just the more relaxed dress code that shapes this \u201crelaxed and laid back\u201d vibe . \u201ci think it ' s more about the hiring , \u201d one interviewee pondered . \u201cthey avoid pretentious people . also , they don ' t try to change you \u2013 they ' re not looking to mold you into a particular type . \u201d ultimately this more flexible atmosphere bodes well for a healthy social life from coast to coast . san fran sources told us that \u201ca lot of my colleagues like to go out for a drink \u2013 we ' re just normal people who happen to work in the law , \u201d while bostonians revealed that the firm hires out a gym each week \u201cso we can go and play basketball . around 20 to 30 of us go . last night , i was working late on a deal and the partner encouraged me to finish early and go \u2013 they do a good job of trying to respect people ' s work - life balance . \u201d\nfor inquiries related to enhancements or website maintenance , please feel free to reach out to your account manager directly , submit a request to support @ urltoken or give us a call on the support line at + 1 312 . 948 . 9580 . for after - hours support requests , please call the support line or visit our support site at support . urltoken .\nthis form collects your name , email and phone number ( if you choose to provide it ) , so that we can contact you regarding your inquiry . please review our privacy policy to learn more about how we protect and manage your submitted data .\nplease direct all media inquiries to kristin ellertson ( kristin . ellertson @ sikich . com ) or mackenzie gorham ( mackenzie . gorham @ sikich . com ) .\ncapital calculator \u2014this new web app allows founders to estimate the effects of taking on investors , including proposals offered by venture capitalists , and determine the payout in a business sale if they ' re given ownership shares to employees .\ndeal dictionary \u2014another web app , the deal dictionary allows entrepreneurs to quickly look up easy - 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cost printing product and a sole proprietor who launched a tool that measures social media users\u2019 influence .\nthe message is simple : if they can do it , so can you . with the help available on the founders workbench website , entrepreneurs can learn how to wrap up the requirements involved in starting a business\u2014and focus on turning their latest idea into a reality .\nthe one north ideas update delivers each month\u2019s latest posts on digital for psos\u2014including industry trends , news and our latest research\u2014directly to your inbox . although it\u2019s our goal to always include thought - provoking and compelling content , you can unsubscribe at any time .\nsee our privacy policy to learn more about how we protect and manage your submitted data .\nas head of marketing communications for one north , tanya connects professional services organizations with the most innovative digital strategies , industry trends and thought leaders . responsible for leading one north\u2019s marketing communications , she ensures the successful delivery of one north\u2019s message by reinforcing the agency\u2019s deep industry knowledge and vertical expertise . she can also keep you current on the latest celebrity gossip .\nif i were a vegetable : i ' d definitely be zucchini \u2013 but only if it were fried .\nsuper power : i ' ve always wanted to be a mind reader . i ' m naturally curious . . . and an eavesdropper !\nurltoken is a website designed to raise the visibility of perkins coie\u2019s emerging company & venture capital group . just 18 months after launching the site , attorneys are receiving requests from clients and potential clients worldwide for startup company counsel and live presentations on topics of interest to founders and investors .\nthis site is a response to the changing landscape for startup and venture capital companies , which includes fee pressure and demands to reduce initial startup costs . perkins coie launched urltoken to help entrepreneurs and investors obtain the tools they need to start and grow great companies .\nthough some competitors\u2019 sites were already providing free documentation tools , perkins coie entered the market with a distinctive design that established the site\u2019s unique personality . the name startuppercolator is a creative mashup of the firm\u2019s name with its audience\u2019s and integrates the firm into the startup community . the line - drawing artwork playfully harkens to the golden age of invention and avoids stock clich\u00e9s . the color palette is an electrified version of the firm\u2019s main site . designed with generous white space , modern graphics and brief copy , startuppercolator is the hipster sibling of the perkins coie family . this speaks directly to the collective eclectic and innovative psyche of the startup ecosystem . the firm also consistently updates content on the blog , facebook and twitter , and increases visibility through aggressive media outreach .\nin the past year , more than 18 , 000 global visitors , half of whom are unique , have visited startuppercolator . results since launch include new clients and increased visibility .\none encouraging result is the feedback from the venture capital and startup community asking for presentations based on the founder tip of the week blog . in 2014 , our ecvc attorneys are scheduled to present the statuppercolator series roadshow in which they share their expertise and bring the startuppercolator personality to life before target audiences nationwide .\nin 2013 , the site was redesigned and enhanced to include the addition of llc documents as part of its document driver\u00ae , a self - 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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 - 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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 - 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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 - 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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 - 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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 - 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", "topic": 31}], "title": "cogniview", "paragraphs": ["cogniview llc hereby authorizes you to copy documents published by cogniview on the public portions of this world wide web site for non - commercial use within your organization only . some contents of this web site , for example , the code that can be downloaded as an evaluation versions may contain cogniview proprietary and confidential information , for use only by cogniview licensed customers , and may not be accessed , used , or copied except by authorized users who have permission to do so by cogniview .\n\u201csoftware\u201d means cogniview\u2019s software perpetually licensed hereunder , subject to the terms and conditions set - forth .\nplease make your check payable to cogniview llc in u . s . currency and mail it to :\nat cogniview we\u2019ve spent more than 10 years providing data conversion solutions for some of the world\u2019s leading companies .\ncogniview shall at all times own and continue to own all intellectual property rights in and to the software . except as expressly stated herein , cogniview does not grant you any express or implied right under any intellectual property rights .\nplease contact us directly for detailed instructions at + 1 - 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party software and more .\nhere is the unbelievable story \u2026 last thursday ( 03 / 28 / 2008 ) a newspaper called \u201czimbabwe online\u201d published an article accusing my company ( cogniview ) of helping robert mugabe , the infamous zimbabwean president , rig the zimbabwean elections .\nin order to use the software you may need to pre - install third party components . such third party components are not provided by cogniview , and the use of these requires that you acquire a license for their use from the respective third parties . the use of third party components may require payment of additional license fees . you agree to abide by the terms regarding the usage of any third party components . cogniview does not support any third party components beyond ensuring that the interface between such components and the software is functional . under no circumstances shall cogniview be liable to any failure to use the software due to your omission to elect from the downloading panel the option suitable to the specifications of the third party components pre - installed on your system .\nwe , at cogniview , thank you for your confidence in our software product . we are delighted to provide you with a copy of our software product , subject to the terms and conditions set forth hereunder , that we believe you will find reasonable and necessary .\npurchasing cogniview products is risk free because every copy comes with a 30 - day money back guarantee . if , for any reason , you decide to return pdf2xl just write us an email within 30 days and we will refund your money , no questions asked .\ncogniview is a leading provider of data conversion software , enabling organizational data to be used and reused in as many computerized environments as required . we believe that your data is a priceless resource and that you should not compromise the level of your professional work due to format conversion and translation difficulties .\ncogniview ltd , a vendor of business data conversion products , has announced the release of eudi ( end user data integration ) , a software product designed to give information workers\neasy access and retrieval to the data they need from the enterprise application to their desktop environment ,\naccording to company officials .\ncogniview labs is very much like google labs , but instead of googlers , we have cogniviewers roaming about . all the projects here are free to download and use and some are even open source projects . we would be in your debt , if you could try them out and tell us what you think .\ntoo often companies are stricken by the tremendous gap between the data needs and the data supply , even at the most sophisticated organizations . the data resides in the organization databases , reports or application screens , but is inaccessible to the users ,\nsaid yinon feldheim , ceo of tel aviv - based cogniview .\nevery respectable party ( un , us , european ) that will want to investigate this matter will get cogniview\u2019s full cooperation . we will give them unlimited access to our legal and financial records . we will also allow them to interview any employee in the company . heck , they can strap us all to lie - detectors \u2013 we have nothing to hide .\n\u201cwe purchased the cogniview pdf2xl program a few weeks ago and are very pleased with the software . this enables us to acquire numerous bank statements from our bank each morning which are pdf files and download them to excel for accounting . without this program , we would not be able to list our daily checks for review which number about 1500 per month . \u201d\nbetter yet , you might give cogniview\u2019s cc pdf converter a spin . it\u2019s a free ( open source ) application that enables you to create pdf documents from almost any application , working as a virtual printer like the two applications just mentioned . but here\u2019s one big difference \u2014 cc pdf converter also allows you to easily embed a creative commons license in your pdf file .\nfor even more free pdf tools \u2014 mostly for windows , but some mac , linux , cross - system or web - based \u2014 see also cogniview\u2019s mega - list : pdf editing & creation : 50 + open source / free alternatives to adobe acrobat . what it lacks in detailed description , it makes up for in the sheer number of pdf tools to explore !\nwindows 10 ( all ) servers : windows\u00ae 2000 pro / server sp4 , windows\u00ae server 2003 ( all ) , windows\u00ae server 2008 ( all ) , windows\u00ae server 2008 r2 , windows server 2012 ( terminal server and citrix xenapp / access essentials configurations supported ) note that x64 operating systems are fully supported , but printing into pdf2xl enterprise\u2019s cogniview printer in ia64 ( itanium ) is not .\nabout a year ago we developed an open - source pdf converter called cc pdf converter . this converter ( which is available for download for anyone that has an internet connection ) allows one to convert anything printable into pdf . it also allows adding a creative commons license as the last page of the document . and at the very end of this page there is a link to cogniview\u2019s website .\nyou deserve a great software product and excellent support . at cogniview , we produce the first and deliver the second . over the years we\u2019ve found that making sure you get the best results from our products is the best way to make you ( and us ) happy . if you have a problem or a question don\u2019t hesitate to contact us . we provide two levels of support : free technical support and paid technical support\na day later , an email from the site zimonline alerted me that there was an article on the site that concerned cogniview . the article was even funnier than the email . at this point my respect for the zimbabwean scam - artists was at an all - time high . not only did they send me a well crafted email , they went as far as to setting up a mock newspaper and publishing an article there .\neudi is a fully - functional software windows - based program for desktop users allowing users to print the data they see on the screen by selecting the eudi virtual printer from the printer - list . the data is then captured by cogniview ' s eudi and converted to desktop analysis software . this , company officials explain ,\ngives users the ability to extract and pull data from any report , spreadsheet , invoice , and other data based programs that have printable data forms .\nfor evaluation software subscribers only : subject to this agreement , cogniview grants you a time - limited , non - exclusive , non - sublicensable , personal and non - transferable right and license to install and use the evaluation software for the sole purpose of evaluating and examining the software . this license shall expire and be deemed terminated , null and void immediately upon the lapse of the evaluation term . the functionality of the evaluation software is limited . accordingly , you are not permitted to utilize the software for purposes other than the testing and evaluation thereof .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nlink to full story the article continues to claim that my company has secret ties to the israeli mossad , and that the accusations came directly from the general secretary of the mdc , zimbabwe\u2019s largest opposition party .\nbefore i go on with the details of the story , here\u2019s my official response \u2026 this story is not true . in fact it could have only been more fictional if we were accused of using alien technology . here are some more facts :\nwe have no ties with robert mugabe\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s party . we have never met or dealt in any way with him or any of his people .\non wednesday , a day before the article was published , i received an email from a yahoo email address , inquiring whether my company was helping robert mugabe win the upcoming zimbabwe elections . the email was so funny , i assumed it was spam and deleted it ( not before being very impressed with how well it was tailored for my company ) .\ni was contacted by a gentleman called phil matibe , a human rights activist from zimbabwe currently living in the us , who wanted to get to the bottom of this story ( i will be speaking with mr . matibe later today ) .\nand then additional articles began to appear . apparently we got 3 million dollars for helping mugabe .\nmy guess is that the people at the mdc wanted to get the voter data in a format they could easily handle ( like excel ) and instead got it in a pdf file ( that was produced by our converter ) . they got ( justifiably ) angry and concocted a story about the israeli mossad and my company ( this part isn\u2019t justifiable ) .\nbut i\u2019m hoping it won\u2019t come to this . this story has the potential to damage my company\u2019s reputation as well as to seriously damage the credibility of the mdc officials who spread this lie .\none last thing : if anyone from the mdc is reading this , please check your facts and denounce these lies . they bring you no honor .\n\u2013 by re - 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in ocr technology and error correction control , pdf2xl enterprise also supports full conversion for standard image files so you can convert your existing image library .\n\u2013 pdf2xl enterprise allows you to streamline your workflow and scan your documents ( faxes , printed reports , letters and much more ) directly into the software for quick conversion so you don\u2019t need to worry about handling more than one scanner software .\n\u2013 english , spanish , chinese , german , french , italian , portuguese and more \u2013 pdf2xl ocr includes over 30 ocr dictionaries to ensure that scanned text is converted accurately in your local language .\n\u2013 pdf2xl enterprise user interface ( ui ) is available in spanish , portuguese , italian , german , french and dutch , making it easy for you to use pdf2xl enterprise in your native language .\nnow we\u2019ve leveraged that knowledge into pdf2xl enterprise\u2013 an affordable , reliable , highly intuitive product that lets you enjoy the same speed and efficiency benefits the \u201cbig guys\u201d enjoy while converting pdf data to excel .\nto provide you the best ocr results in the market , we have partnered with a globally leading ocr solutions company iris which enables you to use pdf2xl to convert scanned pdf files to multiple languages , without any extra effort .\ndownload a free evaluation copy of pdf2xl enterprise , and use it on your reports and documents .\nask us anything you want about pdf2xl enterprise , contact our support team at support @ urltoken and ask any question .\nwhen you know that you can get the data you need by using pdf2xl enterprise , take full advantage of the money back guarantee and get your copy of pdf2xl enterprise .\n* if microsoft excel / word or office is not installed , the supported conversion formats will be clipboard , csv and opendocument spreadsheet . no pdf display application ( like adobe reader ) is required for pdf2xl .\nnote : we provide free full support regarding any issue for 90 days after your initial purchase .\nour software assurance and premium support package , available for purchase with any edition of pdf2xl , keeps you covered on all fronts . software assurance and premium support includes the following :\nif you would like to purchase the software assurance and premium support package please mail us at : support @ urltoken . this package can also be added automatically to any pdf2xl purchase .\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 .\nextract data from your scanned pdf files as well as from your native pdfs .\nget the tech you need to realize your mission ! techsoup offers many donated and discounted products for nonprofit museums and history organizations , such as historical sites and societies , of every type .\nhere ' s our guide to what ' s most popular with our over 8 , 000 museum techsoup members . plus we ' ve got some tips on some less well - known programs that are useful for museums .\nfor developing compelling exhibits and educational web content . creative cloud is a deeply discounted suite that includes almost everything that adobe makes : creative design desktop applications , mobile apps , and services for designing anything visual . it ' s got the latest professional versions of industry standard applications like adobe photoshop , illustrator , indesign , and premiere pro .\noffers other professional design tools often requested by museums and historical sites . you can use autodesk software to design buildings or additions , interiors , exhibits , and entertainment content . of the five autodesk donated design suites , three are museum favorites :\nfor back office networking , office productivity , communications , and managing data . that ' s why microsoft products are among the top products requested by museums at techsoup . we offer the latest versions of windows , office , server products , and nearly everything else that microsoft makes .\nyour donors and members trust that you will keep their information safe . defend that data from viruses , spyware , and hackers by using the right security tools . the\nat techsoup offers antivirus and internet security for your local area network , mac and windows computers , and mobile devices .\nis museums ' favorite application for protecting devices on their networks . it was our most requested product by all techsoup members last year .\nintuit ' s quickbooks is industry - leading accounting software . it lets you organize your finances all in one place and complete frequent tasks in fewer steps . it ' s easy to use for non - bookkeepers , with features like easy importing of data from spreadsheets . it ' s also powerful for keeping track of invoices , revenues , and expenses and reporting on them to your various constituents .\nof course , nonprofits also need hardware to run their software on , which is why techsoup ' s hardware donations are so in demand . techsoup ' s\noffer both new and factory - refurbished commercial - grade laptop and desktop computers to our members . our\nlaptop and desktop computers provide high - quality it equipment at less than half the price of equivalent new equipment .\nonline file - sharing and content management service . all these and many more things are included in the special subscription offer ,\nhere are some less well - known programs that our museum members also like .\noffers a way for small museums to have a low - cost and easy online store for their products and souvenirs .\nlets you create interactive audio tours of exhibits that visitors access with their mobile phones .\nis a web - based platform for creating and managing a website optimized for smartphones .\nis a mobile marketing service that enables museums to develop and engage with their communities and collect mobile donations via mobile devices . the suite plan includes services for mobile web donations , text donations billed to a credit card , and mobile alerts .\nto see all the donation programs your organization may be eligible for . sign up for\n$ core _ v2 _ language . formatstring ( $ core _ v2 _ language . getresource ( ' blog _ postquestionanswerview _ commentscountformatstring ' ) , $ post . commentcount )\nwe are in need of a basic ( small ) museum software management program that allows for input and storage ( including cloud type storage ) for the organizations historic collections . we are interested in an accessioning template with images . in the future there may be some interest in digitization or on line exhibits .\nthis work is published under a creative commons attribution - noncommercial - noderivs 4 . 0 international license .\nthe u . s . bureau of labor statistics reports that overall national productivity dropped to 105 . 57 index points for the first quarter of 2015 . that\u2019s a decrease of over one full point from the last quarter of 2014 .\ntechnology and science can only do so much to improve productivity ; most of it depends on the people who drive the work in the first place . it\u2019s comforting to remember that even before cat videos , twitter , candy crush , and other mindless distractions , people still needed motivation . i\u2019m sure that even thomas jefferson had his days !\nsometimes , all you need is the right words to get you fired up again . so in an effort to combat those frightening numbers from the labor bureau , here is some sage counsel from some of the best minds of ancient history , entertainment , and business to motivate us all to work smarter .\nharold bloom is sterling professor emeritus at yale university . he has compiled a brief list of what he calls \u201cthought productivity nuggets\u201d from ancient history :\n1 . \u201cthink not long , but do ; do not long , but think . \u201d - - confucius\nthe chinese philosopher is reputed to have taken hold of china\u2019s vast and corrupt imperial bureaucracy and turned it into a productive civil government that inspired nations like japan and korea to emulate his reforms .\n2 . \u201cthere is nothing wrong with complaining about work ; but do the work first , and then the complaints will be all the more worthy to be heeded . \u201d - - socrates\ncalled \u201cthe athenian gadfly\u201d by his contemporaries in ancient greece , socrates was a notorious sluggard who refused to serve in any government capacity or work at anything steady . he asked all the wrong questions , which eventually got him sentenced to death by the exasperated citizens of athens . but after his death , many of the practices he had questioned in government and transport were finally eliminated and more productive policies were implemented . go figure .\n3 . \u201cnever hitch a pig to a plow or expect an ox to provide bacon . \u201d - - virgil\nthe ancient roman poet virgil wrote extensively about agriculture . it is said that his own estates were so well - run that he eventually gathered more wealth than the roman emperors he often wrote complimentary poems about ( he was a notable brown - noser , too ! ) .\n4 . \u201cyou may catch more flies with honey than vinegar , but you\u2019ll get them to work harder if you use a flyswatter . \u201d - - jerry lewis\nwhen the frenetic comic began writing and directing his own movies in the early 1960s , he hired only the best to turn his comedic vision into reality . it soon became well known all over hollywood that he consistently demanded only the very best work from his staff - - a mediocre performance was automatic grounds for dismissal . whether you love him or loathe him , there\u2019s no denying his movies are technically way ahead of their time .\nbefore he became han solo , ford worked as a carpenter . and like any good carpenter - turned - movie - star , he always carefully planned out his performance before going in front of the camera - - so he\u2019d never have to recut .\nthe british actress is affectionately known on the sets where she works as a thoroughbred when it comes to performance . she never lets up until she feels she has gotten the scene just right , no matter how long it takes . this attitude has made her one of the most award - winning actresses in british history .\nsilky sinha is a contact center marketer . she makes a hobby of collecting the pithy remarks of successful business leaders :\n7 . \u201cthe longer the meeting , the less is accomplished . \u201d - - tim cook\ncook is the ceo of apple . he never stays in a staff meeting longer than 10 minutes , and if the meeting runs longer than 20 minutes after he\u2019s gone he asks for a memo justifying the time spent around a conference table .\n8 . \u201ci use my brain as a playground , not as a calendar . \u201d - - donald trump\nthe donald is famous among his business associates for his creative energy when it comes to productive solutions . he hires ( and fires ) secretaries to keep track of his time commitments so he can dream up the unusual strategies that have kept him one step ahead of the real estate game .\ncrm , contact center and astroichthiology , radio kcrm 98 . 6 on fridays and first coffee ' s album of the week recommendation pictured below :\nfocusing specifically on small and midsize enterprises ( smes ) , sap ag has announced that it will introduce new e - commerce and web - based capabilities to sap business one . the new functions will enable companies to\nset up online stores easily and to deploy customer relationship management ( crm ) software quickly and simply via the internet ,\naccording to sap officials .\naddressing increasing demand among smes to make e - commerce and crm core parts of their businesses , sap officials describe the new features as a way to provide a unified view of information across sales , financials , manufacturing , reporting and customer - facing activities in a single software product .\nsap is acquiring the new e - commerce and crm capabilities through its recent acquisition of praxis software solutions , a privately - held software company and long - term sap business one partner based in minneapolis . the purchase gives sap the acquired technology and praxis employees to throw at the sap business one operations .\nhaving outplayed italy , clearly the best team in the knockout phase of the tournament , for the past hour , les bleus found themselves in the precarious position of being in danger of winning . so in the fine french tradition of le grand gesture , the only activity france has always excelled in , team captain and undisputed leader zinedine zidane pulls the stupidest move in world cup history , head - butting italian player marco materazzi , getting red - carded and sent off to end a brilliant career in disgrace .\n( for our american readers , this is the soccer equivalent of bill buckner ' s misplay in the 1986 world series against the mets . just as no baseball fan can hear the name of the quite good player bill buckner without thinking of that one play , now zidane ' s name will forever be associated with the single most classless , idiotic , destructive finale to the career of any world - class soccer player . fairly or - - most likely - - not , buckner was blamed for the sox not winning the series that year , much more fairly will zidane be blamed for france losing this world cup . )\nokay , materazzi and zidane had been jostling and jawing with each other ( which language , one wonders idly ) a bit , but earth to zidane : this is the world cup final . someone calls your mother the easiest mark in tijuana you smile and say nothing and be sure to shake his hand after you win . burning coals on his head and all that .\nbut no . zidane ' s always had an , ah , anger management issue , and it became unmanaged at the worst possible time . he lost his head , last seen being rammed into materazzi ' s midsection , he ' s properly red - carded , and you could see the wind completely go out of the french sails , all momentum lost .\neven the penalty kicks , usually where the azzuri lose important matches , were a formality at that point . when zidane , france ' s most trusted shot for penalty kicks , trudged off the field , quietly dropping the captain ' s armband on the ground on his way to the locker room , he had let down his team in the worst possible way , italy had won , and everyone in the stadium knew it .\n( p . s . spare a thought for roger federer , first for such a rare tennis talent to come along during the sport ' s decline , and then to win wimbledon to the most perfunctory applause first coffee ' s ever heard at the all england club - - the brash punk version of john mcenroe got a warmer hand than this - - on a day when the sporting world ' s attention was riveted on the world cup . )\nsatuit technologies , inc . , a vendor of customer relationship management ( crm ) products for investment users , is announcing that sands capital management , llc has selected satuitcrm on - 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", "topic": 29}], "title": "docklands buses", "paragraphs": ["fingal social democrats want to open docklands luas line to express north county buses .\nfingal social democrats want to open docklands luas line to express north county buses . - urltoken\njourney on the 135 ( ehv4 bl15hbk ) alexander dennis ( volvo b5lh , hybrid ) 10 . 5m docklands buses\njourney on the 135 ( ehv4 bl15hbk ) alexander dennis ( volvo b5lh , hybrid ) 10 . 5m docklands buses - youtube\non 23 may 2015 , docklands buses took over the operation of route 135 and route 541 was transferred from this garage to blue triangle ' s rainham ( be ) garage .\non 17 september 2011 , route 300 was transferred from this garage to blue triangle ' s rainham ( be ) garage and docklands buses commenced operating routes 276 , d6 , d7 and d8 .\nthis bus was serving route 135 to crossharbour route 135 : old street - crossharbour operated by go ahead london : docklands buses ( silvertown garage , si ) monday , july 6 , 2015 at 14 . 51\nwe have also introduced eight hydrogen fuel cell single deck buses onto route rv1 , operating between covent garden and tower hill . two more vehicles will join in 2017 . the only emission from these buses is water .\nthe airport ) to use the docklands luas line to reduce average commutes by up to 30 minutes each day .\nfrom the tube to buses , trams and riverboats , the history of transport in london is an interesting and varied one .\n549 ( south woodford station & loughton station ) awarded to stagecoach east london with new euro - vi diesel single - decks . currently operated by go - ahead docklands buses with adl and dennis single - decks from silvertown ( si ) garage ( 11th march 2017 ) .\nthe first of the byd adl partnership\u2019s 10 . 8m long enviro200ev electric buses in provincial specification have been handed over to nottingham . . .\nusing a combination of technologies including satellite tracking , ibus can pinpoint the location of buses , relaying information between the driver , garage and central control point .\nroute d8 has been re - routed to terminate at stratford bus station instead of stratford international station , switching terminus with route 108 . additionally , the route has been fully converted by docklands buses to double - decker operation , scania omnicitys from metrobus transferred to silvertown ( si ) to complete this service change .\nthese vehicles use a combination of an ordinary diesel engine and an electric motor and reduce emissions of local pollutants and co2 by 30 % compared to conventional buses .\nwe are well on our way to having europe ' s largest fleet of hybrid buses . around 800 new routemasters are among the roughly 2 , 000 diesel - electric vehicles .\nwhile on the tour , you ' ll also see dublin ' s docklands area with great sights including the jeanie johnston famine memorial ship , the bord g\u00e1is energy theatre and the national convention centre .\ngo - ahead london operates over 190 day , night and school routes in london . if you wish to see the arrival time of your next bus , please select the relevant route and location below . only show buses that stop at these locations :\n1 / 09 travel london : in service on r70 hv02 pdo 3 / 02 10 . 5m dennis dart slf sfd2b2cr31gw16388 , caetano nimbus scc 4268 , b31d 3 / 02 si new to docklands minibus for 167 ( silvertown ) 5 / 07 withdrawn\n\u201cwe looked at the docklands luas extension and already nearly all of it caters as a shared road space with normal traffic . the only locations where there are constraints is at the luas stops . there is an established transportation technology called kerb guided buses where a normal bus is fitted with guidewheels on its front wheels and these steer the bus between two kerbs built to precisely contain the a bus\u2019s dimensions . the measurements between platforms at each luas stop between the point and amiens street exactly fit the design dimensions of a kerb guided bus system . \u201d\nbuses start at 9am daily , and arrive at each stop every 15 minutes . you\u2019ll enjoy live commentary from f\u00e1ilte ireland trained guides , all native dubliners who will charm and entertain you . we also provide pre - recorded multilingual tours in 10 languages , which operate every 30 minutes .\n12 / 08 on hire to travel london hv02 pcx 3 / 02 10 . 5m dennis dart slf sfd2b2cr31gw16379 , caetano nimbus scc 4264 , b31d 3 / 02 si new to docklands minibus for 167 ( silvertown ) 4 / 02 si in service on 167 5 / 07 withdrawn\n11 / 10 hct group , trainer hv02 ozu 3 / 02 10 . 5m dennis dart slf sfd2b2cr31gw16301 , caetano nimbus scc 4271 , b31d 3 / 02 si new to docklands minibus for 167 ( silvertown ) 4 / 02 si in service on 167 2 / 07 si unusual on w19 5 / 07 withdrawn\n8 / 14 be refurbished / repainted 7 / 16 rr transfer ( riverside road ) ed 25 lx07 byl 5 / 07 10 . 4m ad enviro200 sfd511ar16gy10171 , mcv evolution 282 , b29d 5 / 07 si new to docklands minibus for 167 & 549 ( silvertown ) 1 / 09 si 9 / 09 si\ned 18 lx07 byj 5 / 07 10 . 4m ad enviro200 sfd511ar16gy10164 , mcv evolution 275 , b29d 5 / 07 si new to docklands minibus for 167 & 549 ( silvertown ) 1 / 09 si 6 / 11 be transfer with 167 ( rainham ) 1 / 12 be at plymouth for refurb / repaint ( red ) 7 / 16 rr transfer ( riverside road ) 4 / 17 si transfer ed 19 lx07 byk 5 / 07 10 . 4m ad enviro200 sfd511ar16gy10165 , mcv evolution 276 , b29d 5 / 07 si new to docklands minibus for 167 & 549 ( silvertown ) * / 07 si used on 167 to debden 9 / 07 si\n6 / 11 be transfer with 167 ( rainham ) 8 / 14 be refurbished / repainted 7 / 16 rr transfer ( riverside road ) ed 21 lx07 byl 5 / 07 10 . 4m ad enviro200 sfd511ar16gy10167 , mcv evolution 278 , b29d 5 / 07 si new to docklands minibus for 167 & 549 ( silvertown ) 1 / 09 si 9 / 09 si\n6 / 11 be transfer with 167 ( rainham ) 2 / 12 be at plymouth for refurb / repaint ( red ) 7 / 16 rr transfer ( riverside road ) ed 20 lx07 byl 5 / 07 10 . 4m ad enviro200 sfd511ar16gy10166 , mcv evolution 277 , b29d 5 / 07 si new to docklands minibus for 167 & 549 ( silvertown ) 1 / 09 si 9 / 09 si\n7 / 16 rr transfer ( riverside road ) ed 22 lx07 byl 5 / 07 10 . 4m ad enviro200 sfd511ar16gy10168 , mcv evolution 279 , b29d 5 / 07 si new to docklands minibus for 167 & 549 ( silvertown ) 1 / 09 si 6 / 11 be transfer with 167 ( rainham ) 3 / 12 be at plymouth for refurb / repaint ( red ) 7 / 16 rr transfer ( riverside road ) ed 23 lx07 byl 5 / 07 10 . 4m ad enviro200 sfd511ar16gy10169 , mcv evolution 280 , b29d 5 / 07 si new to docklands minibus for 167 & 549 ( silvertown ) 8 / 08 si accident damaged : 8 / 08 nx into store ( new cross ) 1 / 09 si 6 / 11 be transfer with 167 ( rainham ) 9 / 11 be\n7 / 16 rr transfer ( riverside road ) 4 / 17 si transfer ed 26 lx07 byl 5 / 07 10 . 4m ad enviro200 sfd511ar16gy10172 , mcv evolution 283 , b29d 5 / 07 si new to docklands minibus for 167 & 549 ( silvertown ) 1 / 09 si 6 / 11 be transfer with 167 ( rainham ) 6 / 12 be repainted red 7 / 16 rr transfer ( riverside road ) ed 27 lx07 byl 5 / 07 10 . 4m ad enviro200 sfd511ar16gy10173 , mcv evolution 284 , b29d 5 / 07 si new to docklands minibus for 167 & 549 ( silvertown ) 1 / 09 si 6 / 11 be transfer with 167 ( rainham ) 8 / 14 be refurbished / repainted 7 / 16 rr transfer ( riverside road ) ed 28 lx07 byl 5 / 07 10 . 4m ad enviro200 sfd511ar16gy10174 , mcv evolution 285 , b29d 5 / 07 si new to docklands minibus for 167 & 549 ( silvertown ) 1 / 09 si 6 / 11 be transfer with 167 ( rainham ) 7 / 11 si return 3 / 12 si at plymouth for refurb / repaint ( red ) 9 / 14 be transfer 1 / 15 si transfer for 549 10 / 16 si reallocated to 300 7 / 17 rr transfer ( riverside road )\nevery day commuters on express buses from fingal find the bus flying through as far as the port tunnel toll , then can take 30 minutes to reach the custom house . with proper prioritisation and the opening of the luas line this journey can be completed in four minutes allowing for a 15 minute journey time to the airport and a 20 minute journey time to swords . that\u2019s why we named this project swords20 . further details can be found at\n\u201cwe first came up with this plan when we noticed that a right of way has been reserved from the point stop at the 3arena onto east wall road . and given the ongoing delays in both the metro north project and the swords swiftway bus rapid transit we began to explore whether this corridor could be used to allow buses from the airport and the rest of the north county to avoid the bottlenecks along north wall quay to the city centre . \u201d\ntoday i visited dockland ' s buses silvertown garage ( si ) with the permission of the go ahead london staff as i had received some information that some wvls for the d7 and ses for the 276 had been delivered to the garage . when i got to the garage there were half a dozen ses all 10 . 8m and registered with lx11 plates and there were about 8 wvls , most of them blinded for the d8 and only one blinded for the d7 !\nae56 ouo 12 / 06 9 . 2m alexander dennis dart slf sfd1hfcr56gw18932 , mcv evolution 234 , b29d 12 / 06 si new to docklands minibus for w19 ( silvertown ) ed 15 3 / 07 si numbered 1 / 09 si 5 / 11 be transfer with w19 ( rainham ) 1 / 12 be at plymouth for refurbishment repaint ( all - red ) 8 / 15 used on 462 to limes farm 7 / 16 rr transfer ( riverside road ) ae56 oup 12 / 06 9 . 2m alexander dennis dart slf sfd1hfcr56gw18933 , mcv evolution 235 , b29d 12 / 06 si new to docklands minibus for w19 ( silvertown ) ed 16 3 / 07 si numbered 1 / 09 si 7 / 08 be loan : used on 368 ( rainham ) 5 / 11 be transfer with w19 ( rainham ) by 12 / 11 be at plymouth for refurb / repaint ( all - red ) 7 / 16 rr transfer ( riverside road ) 11 / 16 np transfer for 563 ( northumberland park ) 1 / 17 rr return ae56 ous 12 / 06 9 . 2m alexander dennis dart slf sfd1hfcr56gw18934 , mcv evolution 236 , b29d 12 / 06 si new to docklands minibus for w19 ( silvertown ) ed 17 3 / 07 si numbered 1 / 09 si 5 / 11 be transfer with w19 ( rainham ) 1 / 12 be at plymouth for refurb / repaint ( all - red ) 7 / 16 rr transfer ( riverside road ) 11 / 16 np transfer for 563 ( northumberland park ) 1 / 17 rr return\n3 / 12 nx red , black skirt 10 / 16 nx in collision on 108 : front damage , soon repaired 12 / 16 nx withdrawn ae06 hck 4 / 06 10 . 8m alexander dennis dart slf sfd3cacr45gw18608 , mcv evolution 172 , b29d 4 / 06 si new to docklands minibus for 368 ( silvertown ) ed 8 3 / 07 si numbered 11 / 07 be transfer to blue triangle with 368 ( rainham ) 1 / 09 be 4 / 11 bv into store ( belvedere ) 4 / 11 bx transfer to london central ( bexleyheath ) 5 / 11 nx transfer ( new cross ) 5 / 11 nx used on 108 8 / 11 nx from refurbishment / repaint in plymouth : repainted in red , charcoal skirt , yellow line , white roof 3 / 12 nx red , black skirt\ngo ahead london is a trading name of london general transport services ltd with registered number 02328489 and registered office 3rd floor , 41 - 51 grey street , newcastle upon tyne , ne1 6ee .\nsilvertown garage operates london bus routes 100 , 135 , 276 , d6 , d7 and d8 .\non 3 november 2007 , route 474 was transferred to this garage from blue triangle ' s rainham ( be ) garage .\non 1 october 2016 , route 300 was transferred to this garage from blue triangle ' s river road ( rr ) garage .\non 1 october 2016 , routes 150 and 474 was transferred to blue triangle ' s river road ( rr ) garage .\non 29 july 2017 , route 100 was transferred from london general ' s mandela way ( mw ) garage to this garage and route 300 was transferred from this garage to blue triangle ' s river road ( rr ) garage .\nct plus will take over the operation of route d6 from 15 september 2018 . tower transit will take over the operation of route d8 at the same time .\nalexander dennis enviro 200 dart 10 . 8m ( se ) for routes 276 and d6\nalexander dennis enviro 200 dart 10 . 4m / mcv evolution ( ed ) as a logistical spare\ncan ' t find a community you love ? create your own and start something epic .\nprivacy is a fundamental human right . this site uses cookies . read my cookie policy .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nappeal against a ruling that the claimant had been fairly dismissed . appeal allowed .\nthe claimant was a bus driver . following complaints and cctv footage showing poor driving the claimant was told that she should attend driving training which she refused to do . eventually she was suspended and then dismissed for gross misconduct . she appealed . the appeal was adjourned while she agreed to attend driver training . she failed the driving test and her appeal failed . she lost her claim of unfair dismissal at the et and she appealed .\nthe eat allowed the appeal . the only reason that appeared to have been given for the dismissal of the appeal was that she failed to display a satisfactory driving standard and that her dismissal was in the interest of public safety . however , the respondent allowed employees two attempts at driver training , and it was unclear whether the reason for dismissal was conduct or capability .\nthe employment tribunal dismissed her claim for unfair dismissal on the ground that she repeatedly refused to attend the training school and that the penalty of dismissal lay within the band of reasonable responses a reasonable employer might have adopted .\nthe employment appeal tribunal allowed her appeal and remitted the case to the employment tribunal on the ground that the employment tribunal erred in failing to make proper findings as to : ( 1 ) the reason ( s ) for the dismissal of the appeal , and ( 2 ) the reason ( s ) for and reasonableness of the appellant ' s dismissal by reference to that or those reasons .\n1 . the appellant , ms jinadu , appeals against the judgment of an employment tribunal ( chaired by employment judge goodrich ) , sent to the parties on 5 june 2014 , following a hearing held at east london hearing centre on 11 - 13 march 2014 , that she was not unfairly dismissed . in her claim form dated 28 august 2012 , the appellant brought numerous claims including sex discrimination , age discrimination , holiday pay , arrears of pay and other payments in addition to a claim for unfair dismissal . this appeal is concerned solely with the unfair dismissal claim .\n2 . the appellant was employed as a bus driver by the first respondent ( whom i shall refer to as\nthe respondent\n) and previous employers from whom she transferred under tupe from 9 july 2002 until she was dismissed on 9 july 2012 . her employment had transferred to the respondent on or around 17 september 2011 . the bus garage at which she was based was the silvertown garage .\n4 . in response to the report he received , mr dalton called the appellant to a fact - finding meeting . she attended with mr morrison , her trade union representative . the outcome of the meeting was that mr dalton decided that , having viewed the cctv recording , her driving was below an acceptable standard . he told the appellant to arrange to have a driving assessment at the camberwell training centre on 25 may 2012 . the centre was an in - house training centre for the respondent to train its bus drivers and , when required , to prepare them for external assessment . mr dalton confirmed this instruction in writing .\n5 . on 25 may the appellant failed to attend the driving assessment at the centre and instead attended mr dalton ' s office with mr morrison . she told mr dalton , in response to him asking why she was there and not at the training centre , that she was not going because he was making her a scapegoat and using his position as a manager to bully her . there was some dispute as to the conversation that took place . however the tribunal noted at paragraph 53 of the decision that\nwhatever were the contents of the conversation it was abundantly clear \u2026 that the claimant was adamantly opposed to attending any training assessment . \u2026\nmr dalton was incensed that the appellant was refusing to comply with his instruction and he suspended her immediately without pay and required her to attend his office at 9am on 28 may . in suspending her without pay , mr dalton acted in breach of the appellant ' s contract of employment , as he subsequently accepted .\n6 . on 28 may the appellant attended mr dalton ' s office . he asked her if she had time to reflect on her refusal to attend the training centre and , if given the opportunity , whether she would now attend . she refused to attend . mr dalton informed her that he would refer the matter to the general garage manager and that cases referred in this way might result in dismissal . the appellant was instructed to attend a disciplinary hearing on 30 may and notified that a disciplinary award could include dismissal .\n7 . for reasons that are not relevant , the disciplinary hearing did not take place on that day but ultimately on 9 july 2012 . it was conducted by mr russell , an acting general manager . the main points referred to in the minutes to the disciplinary hearing , which the tribunal accepted , are summarised at paragraph 70 of the tribunal decision . they include the following :\n70 . 6 . mr russell asked the claimant why she had not gone to training school when mr dalton had requested her to do so . her response was\nbecause i am not going . the inspector who reported me is against me .\n70 . 7 . the claimant reiterated\nno , i am just not going to go . you will have to sack me because i am not going . i will draw blood before going .\nshe further explained that the reasons were that the man complaining against her was drunk and they were not allowed to watch cctv of her ( she was complaining , in other words , about showing the cctv footage ) .\n70 . 8 . mr russell asked her once again whether she was prepared to go and the claimant confirmed\nno , but even if you sack me i am not going to training school .\n\n8 . the outcome of this disciplinary hearing was that , following an adjournment , mr russell reconvened the meeting , i understand on the same day , and notified the appellant that she had refused to comply with a clear instruction to attend training school without good reason , which was deemed gross misconduct . she was dismissed for gross misconduct and notified that she would be dismissed with notice pay . she would be paid weekly until her appeal was heard . she was notified of her right of appeal . she did appeal against her dismissal .\n9 . the appeal hearing took place on 9 october 2012 . the cctv was watched by everyone present . discussions took place as to the appellant ' s grounds of appeal and her allegations of unlawful discrimination . in the course of the discussion mr mahon , who conducted the appeal , stated that :\n85 . \u2026 there had been a clear instruction to attend the training school for assessment which was refused and because of that she was dismissed , and out of that she was now making allegations of discrimination . he asked whether these were now set aside and the claimant was now happy to follow the instructions of mr dalton to attend training school . the claimant withdrew her allegations of discrimination .\nthe outcome of the appeal was that mr mahon informed the claimant that the hearing was adjourned in order for her to attend the training school . he informed her that , fail or pass the training school , she would return to the appeal before being reinstated to the garage , and he would deal with the remainder of the driving standards issues and all other matters should she wish to continue with them and give her the opportunity to set out in a proper and concise way the evidence she wished to [ rely ] on .\n10 . the tribunal noted that the appellant expressed scepticism about attending the training school . the minutes show that her final comment was that , if she failed , it would be because they had asked them to fail her . she did not in fact attend training school on the date first scheduled . by letter dated 10 october 2012 she told mr mahon that she felt she was being bullied and intimidated into going to training school . mr mahon responded and urged her to reconsider . she replied by letter dated 17 october . she gave no indication that she was willing to attend driving school . later that month the claimant wrote again to mr mahon by letter dated 29 october , stating that she had made an arrangement to start driver training but had injured her knee . she requested lighter work .\n11 . mr mahon responded . he asked her to make a further appointment with the training manager when she was fully recovered . the claimant continued to be unfit to attend work . she then wrote to mr mahon on 6 march 2013 . she informed him that she was now fit to work and requested a starting date and time . she made no reference to attending training school . mr mahon reminded the claimant by letter dated 13 march 2013 that he had adjourned her appeal against dismissal to enable her to attend the driving school for assessment and corrective training following an examination by the driving test examiner . he reminded her that the instruction remained in place .\n12 . the claimant attended training school on 26 march . she was required to attend corrective training . following the corrective training she took an assessment on 5 april , which she failed . the disciplinary appeal was reconvened on 30 april 2013 .\nat the reconvened meeting the claimant set out her complaints about mr dalton and mr butterfield and various complaints of discrimination . the outcome of the appeal was to reject the allegations , and to reject the claimant ' s appeal against dismissal so that she remained dismissed . even at this final hour , the gist of the claimant ' s point at the reconvened appeal hearing seemed to be complaining about the treatment she had received from , particularly , the driver of the car that originally complained about her , mr butterfield and mr dalton ; rather than seeking to persuade the panel to allow her to have further training and retake her assessment , so as to be able to pass it .\n14 . the tribunal ' s conclusions in relation to the unfair dismissal claim are set out at paragraphs 159 to 161 of the tribunal ' s decision . there was no issue as to whether the appellant was dismissed for a potentially fair reason . that being so , the tribunal had to determine whether the respondent had acted reasonably in treating that reason as sufficient reason to dismiss the appellant . the nub of the tribunal ' s decision on that issue is at paragraph 159 . 4 and paragraph 161 of the decision :\n159 . 4 . the claimant was given numerous opportunities to change her mind , back down and attend training school . she had an opportunity when she attended for work rather than the training school . she could have changed her mind at any point between 25 may , when she refused , and 9 july , when her disciplinary hearing took place . even the appeal was adjourned to enable her to attend and the opportunity remained even after the claimant failed to comply with her agreement to attend the training school .\n15 . when i said that there was no issue as to whether the appellant was dismissed for a potentially fair reason , that was , it seems to me , the way that the tribunal proceeded when i consider those paragraphs , paragraph 159 to 161 .\n( 1 ) in accord with the respondent ' s grievance procedure , consideration should have been given to suspending the disciplinary procedure for a short period while the appellant ' s grievances were dealt with .\n( 2 ) the respondent did not consider bringing in another manager to deal with the disciplinary process , having regard to her complaints about mr butterfield and mr dalton .\n( 3 ) the reason for her dismissal has been overtaken by events in that before the conclusion of the appeal she had attended the training centre .\n( 4 ) her failure to pass the test amounts to a capability rather than a conduct issue .\n\u2026 if she had completed the training satisfactorily and passed her assessment she would have returned to work without further action against her ; and would not have received a disciplinary sanction . \u2026\noverall , therefore , we are satisfied that the procedures , although there were failings in some respects , were within the band of reasonable responses a reasonable employer might have adopted .\nhowever the tribunal failed to identify what those failings were and whether they rendered the dismissal unfair and , if not , why not .\n( 7 ) the appellant had not been charged with insubordination . this allegation was never put to her , and it was not open to the tribunal to rely on it , as it did at paragraph 161 of the decision , as justification for her gross misconduct .\n18 . in my judgment the tribunal was entitled to make the findings and reach the conclusions it did in relation to the respondent ' s breaches of procedure . in particular , i reject mr ogilvy ' s submission that the respondents were obliged to put the disciplinary investigation on hold until they had dealt with the appellant ' s grievances . i also reject the submission that mr butterfield and mr dalton , in particular , should not have been involved in the disciplinary process , as the appellant had raised grievances against them . mr russell conducted the disciplinary hearing , and the appellant had no extant grievance in relation to him .\n19 . further , i reject mr ogilvy ' s submission in relation to the use of the term\ninsubordination\nby the tribunal at paragraph 161 of the decision . it is clear , as the tribunal noted , that the respondents dismissed the appellant for her repeated refusal to attend the driving school , which the tribunal considered to be a reasonable instruction having regard to the need to secure the safety of passengers and the public generally and ensure that london ' s bus drivers drive safely . the tribunal added :\nthe tribunal was entitled , in my view , on the evidence , to reach the conclusion that it did in paragraph 161 of the decision with regard to insubordination and the use of that term and what they state to be the true reason for the dismissal as recorded there .\n20 . however i do consider the tribunal ' s decision to be deficient in one very important respect . mr maccabe , who appears for the respondents , accepts that , under the respondent ' s procedures , the appeal amounts to a rehearing . the tribunal ' s conclusions on the unfair dismissal claim are set out at paragraphs 159 to 161 of the decision , to which i have referred , which led to the decision at paragraph 162 that the claimant ' s unfair dismissal claim fails .\n21 . paragraphs 159 and 160 deal in express terms exclusively with the respondent ' s procedures during the disciplinary investigation including the disciplinary hearing and the appeal . the first sentence of paragraph 161 , which i have read , but i repeat , reads as follows :\nwe have little or no hesitation in concluding that the sanction or penalty of dismissal lay within the band of reasonable responses a reasonable employer might have adopted , even allowing for the claimant ' s length of service . \u2026\nat the reconvened meeting the claimant set out her complaints about mr dalton and mr butterfield and various complaints of discrimination . the outcome of the appeal was to reject the allegations , and to reject the claimant ' s appeal against dismissal so that she remained dismissed . \u2026\n23 . at no point does the tribunal set out , comment on or make any findings in relation to the reasons for the dismissal of the appeal . i am informed that there was no letter or anything in writing following the appeal setting out the reasons for dismissing the appeal . we do , however , have the notes of the reconvened appeal hearing , which run to some 11 pages . in section 8 of that document , at pages 10 and 11 , there is the decision . the relevant passage reads as follows .\nhaving taken evidence here today we find no proof of harassment on the grounds of race , age or sex . we do however find strong evidence that links the public complaint to the cctv and the poor driving displayed whilst at camberwell . ms jinadu failed to display a satisfactory driving standard and this led to dmi orr ' s decision .\nin view of this and in the interest of public safety we conclude that ms jinadu ' s appeal fails and she remains dismissed .\n24 . on its face the reason for dismissing the appeal related to the appellant ' s poor driving . that , mr ogilvy submits , is a reason related to capability and not conduct and in this connection mr ogilvy points to paragraph 41 of the decision , which sets out the respondent ' s procedures for training school , which indicate that only if a driver failed an assessment twice after corrective training would the driver be at risk of dismissal . mr maccabe submits that the reason for dismissal remained , as it had been at the time of dismissal , one of misconduct and that the tribunal was entitled to take into account all matters including her failure to pass the test when considering whether or not to allow the appeal .\n25 . it may be thought that mr mahon , on the appeal , acted very fairly to the appellant in the circumstances in adjourning the hearing and allowing her a further opportunity to attend the training centre and thereafter in giving her repeated opportunities to do so . however the fact is that he did , and on 13 march 2013 at paragraph 96 of the decision , he reminded her that he had adjourned the appeal against dismissal to enable her to attend the driving school for assessment and corrective training following an examination by the driving test examiner . he reminded her that the instruction remained in place . the decision continues at paragraph 97 :\nthe claimant attended training school on 26 march 2013 . she was required to attend corrective training . following the corrective training she took an assessment on 5 april 2013 , which she failed .\nthe disciplinary appeal , as paragraph 98 notes , was reconvened on 30 april 2013 .\n26 . in my judgment the tribunal erred in failing to make proper findings as to ( 1 ) the reason ( s ) for the dismissal of the appeal , and ( 2 ) the reason ( s ) for and reasonableness of the appellant ' s dismissal by reference to that or those reasons . accordingly this appeal succeeds , and i direct that the case be remitted to the employment tribunal for those matters to be considered .\n27 . my present view is that there is no need for further evidence . the points that i have identified are matters of law that can be dealt with on the basis of the evidence that was before the tribunal and has been before this tribunal . however , if the tribunal hearing the case on the remission , having heard from the parties , is of the view that there should be further evidence on any matter relating specifically to the matters that are being remitted to them , then of course it is open to them in their discretion to hear further evidence .\n28 . mr ogilvy has made an application for costs following the judgment that i have delivered in relation to , or arising out of , the \u00a31 , 600 that the appellant has paid in court fees . the regime in relation to court fees and costs is explained by the president in a recent decision of look ahead housing and care ltd v chetty and anr ukeat / 0037 / 14 .\nif the appeal tribunal allows an appeal , in full or in part , it may make a costs order against the respondent specifying that the respondent pay to the appellant an amount no greater than any fee paid by the appellant under a notice issued by the lord chancellor .\n30 . at paragraph 50 the president explains that underlying the principles that he has set out is the fact that fees are paid whatever the result . they are not refundable except perhaps in the most exceptional of circumstances , which very rarely if ever exist . accordingly what has to be achieved by application of rule 34a ( 2a ) is justice between the parties as to which party should effectively incur the payment of fees , which viewed as between them is a common expense incurred simply because there was an appeal .\n31 . the nub of my decision is that the tribunal failed to give reasons for dismissing the appeal , which was a re - hearing , as a result of which this tribunal does not know what the employment tribunal found to be the reason for the dismissal and is not able to assess whether the tribunal erred or not in finding the dismissal was fair in all the circumstances . mr maccabe submits that analysis was one that i made during the course of argument , not one that figured in the appellant ' s notice of appeal or skeleton argument . that being so , there is no basis for effectively penalising the respondent . if the point had been put in the terms that i so found , then the respondents could have referred the matter to the tribunal in the ordinary way for the tribunal to respond . that , he submits , is what the appellant should have done and then the costs of this hearing would have been avoided .\n32 . mr ogilvy submits that , whilst he accepts that the point that i found in favour of the appellant is not expressly stated in those terms in the notice of appeal , nevertheless a fair reading of the notice of appeal and his skeleton argument and the decision of hhj serota qc on the sift should lead to the conclusion that at least in part the point that i have found in the appellant ' s favour does figure in one or more of those documents .\n33 . i bear very much in mind what i have been told , that the appellant is a person with very limited resources , who has borrowed money , i am told , from the church in order to finance these proceedings and therefore this is an application which is of some real importance to her . however i have come to the conclusion that mr maccabe is correct in his submission that on the basis that i have so found , if the appellant , advised by mr ogilvy , who whilst he is not a qualified barrister or solicitor , has certain legal qualifications , if the point had been put in the notice of appeal or in the skeleton argument in the terms that i found in favour of the appellant , then the costs of this hearing may well have been avoided .\n34 . in those circumstances i reject the application . doing the best i can in terms of justice to both parties , i consider that it would not be right that the respondent should incur any of the costs of this hearing , appreciating as i do that of course the costs are the court fees that the appellant has had to pay in order to gain access to this tribunal .\nthe plain english guide to the employment claim process - from grievance to hearing .\nappeal against a tribunal\u2019s reserved judgment refusing the claimant\u2019s application that the employment judge should recuse herself on the ground of apparent bias . appeal allowed and case remitted to a different tribunal .\nthe eat allowed the appeal . there was no suggestion of actual bias , but the employment judge had behaved in a way which gave rise to apparent bias . by intervening during the claimant ' s evidence , to an extent that was substantially akin to cross - examination of the claimant , she had allowed herself to\ndescend\u2026 into the arena\nand had thereby risked her vision becoming\nclouded by the dust of the conflict\n. the administration of justice must be , and must be seen to be , wholly fair and impartial . the case was remitted to a different tribunal .\nthe claimant brought proceedings in the employment tribunal raising various complaints , including detriments imposed on the ground of his trade union activities .\nduring the course of the hearing before the employment tribunal and before the conclusion of the respondent ' s evidence there was an application that the employment judge ( who was sitting with lay members ) should recuse herself on the ground of apparent bias . the employment tribunal gave a reserved judgment refusing that application . the appeal was on the basis that the decision was wrong and the employment judge should have recused herself on the ground of apparent bias .\nheld the appeal would be allowed . there was no suggestion of actual bias but the employment judge had in the particular circumstances behaved in a way that gave rise to apparent bias . a fair minded observer who was informed of all the relevant facts would conclude that there was a real possibility of bias . this was in particular because the employment judge had intervened during the evidence of the claimant and other witnesses which went beyond permissible clarification of the evidence to what was in substance cross - examination and the putting of points that were in the respondent ' s favour .\n1 . this is the unanimous judgment of this appeal tribunal . this is an appeal against the decision of the employment tribunal sitting at east london sent to the parties on 24 november 2014 . that decision , which was a reserved judgment , refused the application made on behalf of the claimant for the employment judge to recuse herself from continuing to hear the case . the employment tribunal comprised employment judge elgot sitting with mr richard boyd and mr peter lush . for convenience i shall refer to the claimant and respondent as they were in the tribunal below .\n2 . the claimant was employed by the respondent or its predecessor as a bus driver between 2007 and the date of his dismissal , 25 march 2013 . he brought claims in the employment tribunal alleging detriment on trade union grounds contrary to section 146 of the trade union and labour relations ( consolidation ) act 1992 and also for unfair dismissal including an allegation of automatic unfair dismissal on the grounds of trade union activities and membership .\n3 . the hearing of the claims started on 17 september 2014 and continued until 19 september . at the end of day two , 18 september , an application was made on the claimant ' s behalf for the employment judge to recuse herself on the ground of apparent bias . at the tribunal ' s request that was then set out in writing and made more fully on the following day , 19 september , with the respondent replying in writing . witness statements were filed in support of both the claimant ' s application and the respondent ' s response .\n4 . the decision was made by the employment tribunal as a whole using the contemporaneous notes taken by all three members of it ( see paragraph 2 . 3 of the judgment ) . at paragraph 3 . 1 of its judgment the tribunal directed itself as to the applicable legal test as follows :\n3 . 1 . \u2026 whether the conduct of this case would lead a fair minded and informed observer ( in possession of knowledge of all the relevant circumstances ) to conclude that there is a real ( i . e . more than minimal ) possibility that the employment judge was biased in the conduct of the case . \u2026\n5 . in all the circumstances of the case the tribunal concluded that the application was not well founded ( see paragraph 7 of the judgment ) .\n8 . the employment judge concerned has filed comments on the allegations made on behalf of the claimant , and we have taken those fully into account . we have also taken full account of the\nsubmission\nfrom one of the lay members of the tribunal ( mr lush ) and finally the letter dated 3 february 2015 from the other lay member ( mr boyd ) .\n9 . we begin with the well - established test for apparent bias . for convenience , it is summarised in the recent judgment of langstaff p , as he then was , in east of england ambulance service nhs trust v sanders [ 2015 ] icr 293 at paragraph 37 , where it was stated :\n37 . \u2026 the approach is well known , whether the fair - minded and informed observer , having considered the facts , would conclude that there was a real possibility that the tribunal was biased ( see porter v magill [ 2002 ] 2 ac 357 , para 103 ) .\n10 . although the principles are familiar , it is worth emphasising certain aspects of them . first , the test is an objective one ; it is not a subjective one . the question is not whether , for example , the claimant subjectively in his own mind and in good faith considers that there was a real possibility of bias . conversely , the test is not one to be determined subjectively by what was in the mind of the employment judge concerned or the lay members . the question is one for this appeal tribunal to determine as an objective matter .\n11 . secondly , it needs to be emphasised that what is alleged in this case is not actual bias but apparent bias . the test from porter v magill , which i have already cited , related to the issue of apparent bias . for this purpose it would not matter that there was no actual bias on the part of the employment judge . that is not alleged , nor does it need to be proved . even assuming , as we do , for the avoidance of doubt , good faith on the part of all concerned , there can be cases in which the objective test for apparent bias is made out .\n12 . the third point that i would wish to emphasise is that this sort of case illustrates well the advantages that this appeal tribunal can have in those cases where it is directed that lay members should sit with a professional judge , for this is because the test for apparent bias is helpfully considered in a case of this kind by this appeal tribunal including not only a professional legal member but also lay members .\n14 . the appeal tribunal then considered whether the judge ' s evidence was competent and compellable . at paragraph 35 of his judgment lindsay j said in summarising counsel ' s argument for the first respondent that :\n16 . later , in paragraph 36 of his judgment , lindsay lj observed that following locabail the view must be taken that as to primary fact a judge cannot be cross - examined in this area ; that is , in the context of allegations of apparent bias .\n17 . i return to the relevant legal principles insofar as they were helpfully set out in the judgment of langstaff p in the east of england case . as the claimant fairly acknowledges , the facts and the precise issue in that case were different to the present case . in particular , the question arose whether it was permissible for an employment tribunal to conduct its own research on the internet as to matters that would otherwise be the subject of evidence before it . however , in the course of giving his judgment on that issue langstaff p restated certain fundamental principles that it is well to bear in mind . at paragraph 1 he stated :\n1 . a judge ' s job is to adjudicate impartially on a dispute between the parties in the case before him . it is not to advocate the case for either .\na judge who observes the demeanour of the witnesses while they are being examined by counsel has from his detached position a much more favourable opportunity of forming a just appreciation than a judge who himself conducts the examination . if he takes the latter course he , so to speak , descends into the arena and is liable to have his vision clouded by the dust of the conflict . unconsciously he deprives himself of the advantage of calm and dispassionate observation . \u2026\n19 . langstaff p observed that those comments must be read in the context in which they were made . it was a divorce case . there were advocates on both sides . the case was conducted before the civil courts in 1944 . he stated :\n17 . \u2026 the context is therefore different , as it seems to us , from that which applies before an employment tribunal , as to which we will later say more .\n20 . in a similar vein langstaff p quoted the eloquent judgment of denning lj in jones v national coal board [ 1957 ] 2 qb 55 at paragraphs 18 and 19 of his judgment . at paragraph 20 of his judgment langstaff p turned to a case that is closer to the context he was concerned with - and indeed the present context - the decision of the court of appeal in mcnicol v balfour beatty rail maintenance ltd [ 2002 ] icr 1498 . the principal judgment was given by mummery lj , who said at paragraph 26 :\n26 . as to the function of the tribunal it was submitted that it should adopt an inquisitorial and more pro - active role in disability discrimination cases , as they can be complex and involve applicants whose impairment leads them to minimise or to offer inaccurate diagnoses of their conditions and of the effects of their impairment . i do not think that it would be helpful to describe the role [ of ] the employment tribunal as ' inquisitorial ' or as ' pro - active ' . its role is to adjudicate on disputes between the parties on issues of fact and law . \u2026\n21 . in his own assessment of the relevant applicable principles langstaff p said at paragraph 28 that proceedings in the employment tribunal\nare not inquisitorial , as this tribunal seemed to think\n. at paragraph 29 he specifically rejected the submission that rule 41 allowed a tribunal to make enquiries on its own behalf into evidence that was never volunteered by either party . he reiterated that :"]}
{"id": 54562, "summary": [{"text": "sanjeevan hospitals is a chain of two private hospitals located in central delhi .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the first hospital , by the name sanjeevan hospital is located in ansari road daryaganj new delhi .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "the second hospital , by the name of sanjeevan specialty hospital is located in paharganj new delhi . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "sanjeevan hospitals", "paragraphs": ["i had an excellent experience at sanjeevan hospital . everything went well - from start to discharge . all staff were extraordinarily professional and pleasant . i ' ll always recommend people to use sanjeevan hosiptal !\nsanjeevan hospital is a multi speciality hospital . it was established in year 1982 . they maternity section in the hospital . they facilities that they have are :\ni truly appreciate the efforts of hindustan times towards for the series on private hospitals and their deliberate negligence that have been undercover till now .\nall put together our shashwat group of hospitals is 350 bedded specialty hospital . with 75 icu beds , 20 operation theaters & with the infrastructure which incorporates state of art technology . this is ably supported by a team of committed and trained doctors and paramedical staff and nurses . shashwat group of hospitals has been showing a proactive approach to adapting new technologies .\nthis mail goes to congratulate your commendable effort to get the readers to write about their personal experiences with the pvt hospitals . everyone at some point or other have been harassed by them .\ni am s manchanda , nikita manchanda ' s father ( victim of max healthcare ) . i appreciate your initiative to expose mis - treatment by private money minting hospitals , business houses like max .\nsuch is not the case with only private hospitals . govt hospitals do not fare very well either . i lost my father - in - law , mr ak singhal , to the doctor ' s negligence in rml hospital , in 1993 . my father - in - law was in the health ministry at one time and had retired as the additional director general , cpwd . he was also the member staff selection commission and was revered for his poise and honesty .\nhindustan times ' s feature on negligence of private hospitals and non delivering in spite of over charging the patients , is highly laudable attempt to waken up the conscience of those who are indispensable to the society . we are humans first !\nhindustan times ' s feature on negligence of private hospitals and non delivering in spite of over charging the patients , is highly laudable attempt to waken up the conscience of those who are indispensable to the society . we are humans first !\nthis may not be a sensational case , but does demand attention . i congratulate ht for covering their feature on hospitals and doctors so well . i hope it is successful in stirring up the dormant conscience of most of the doctors .\nthis gentleman happened to be dr prem aggarwal , owner of sanjeevan hospital at ansari road , daryaganj . god forbid , if anything happens to him , how much of the patient\u2019s money can he carry with him to his heavenly abode ? can conducting bypass surgeries on patients , get dr aggarwal , a healthy life and assure him immortality ?\ngreetings ! i have been reading your section private - mistreatment regulary . it is unique attempt to unveil pvt hospitals ' cruel nature towards patient . no one has the right to play with anyone ' s life . everyone ' s life is important to their family .\nhere , a ' health care provider ' could be a physician , dentist , nurse and therapist . \u201cfollowing orders\nmay not protect nurses and other non - physicians . claims may also be brought against hospitals , clinics , or medical corporations for the mistakes of their employees .\nsister was fine at that time she was walking around in hospitals loby then she moved in the delivery room . . after 10min ' s what they do inside i don ' t know but the doctor shalini was drunk at that time . . she rapture her umbilical cord then my sister started bleeding alott n her colour turns blue , and then she got faint , bubble ' s were coming out from her mouth , the doctor came out from the delivery room and said patient is faint we have to refer her in icu because in her hospital there is no icu services , , she refer her in another hospital sanjeevan in delhi - 6 she was bleeding alott but the illiterate\nit has highly advanced treatment facilities . the operation theatres are of high international standards incorporating a number of advanced features . with our commitments to scientific and ethical integrity in our professional practices impressive infrastructure and world class facilities has referred patients from various parts of the country . under the banner of shashwat group , four multi - specialty hospitals are located in different parts of the city & one hospital at phaltan .\n\u2018we could bring the dream of ' sanjeevan multispecialty hospital & research institute ' into reality in a short span of 1\u00bd years . the unique fact of this hospital is the equal importance to every branch to serve you better . we all came together with a vision . a vision to repay the society , a vision to reach to the masses , to provide optimal health care at minimum cost & to develops awareness about health among the common people . it will bring us the utmost happiness by providing these services to our people because it is the divine task which we have undertaken .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\noverall , our experience was excellent . we found that not only was our son made to feel comfortable , but the parents are considered part of the healthcare team . the employees were helpful and cheerful everywhere we went in the hospital . the waiting area was excellent . we were happy that we received updates to the progress of our son ' s surgery . all of these things greatly helps when going through difficult times . thank you\nthis was my first stay in a hospital since birth . it was a very good experience and way above what i expected . the room was fabulous and the staff was great\n24 , ansari road darya ganj ( 7 , 713 . 82 mi ) delhi , india 110002\nlly good at what they do . . . . soft spoken staff & one of the best panel of doctors readily available .\nplzzz share this to more n more people in your friend list and on facebook also . . . . ev\nmy sister ifra khan she was 25year old and she died on 28th october 2016 she was 9months pregnant and she was a permanent patient of dr shalini sharma in old delhi - 6 del nursing home hauz quazi main road lal quan . . . whe\nn she went to dr shalini on 27th october 8 o clock for checkup , the doctor said to my sister that ur child is normal u have to come on 31st october , but when she went to home she was having so much labour pain ' s . . ag\nain she went to the dr shalini ' s clinic at 12am at night of 27th october . . d\nr said your delivery time have came , u will be free in 1hour . . . my\ndr shalini , she din ' t help us at all she walked away from the hospital . .\ns but she started bleeding from the injected area and she vomits with a mouthful of blood . . . th\nen doctor ' s said that both mother and child is in critical condition .\n. dr refer baby to another hospital in tirratram hospital for nursery service . . .\nmy sister condition was critical dr ' s said , she is bleeding alott we have to refer her in irwin hospital delhi - 6 when we went to the hospital dr ' s said patients heart beat is not working and in 10min my sister died . . . ple\na boy sufian hashmi he is only 5years old pray for him also . . . all\nd never prefer small nursing home ever in life because dr shalini sharma drinks alcohol alott we can ' t trust that type of doctor ' s in life . .\nat medical dialogues , we provide a unique platform for consolidated news in the healthcare sector , including medical news , pharmaceutical news , news related to latest medical technology and many more .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 frameset / / en\nurltoken\nshop worth rs . 1000 or more and get an exclusive aveeno baby moisture lotion worth rs . 800 absolutely free !\nis the fastest growing platform for parents to discover care for their families . discover all you need as a parent : doctors , playschools , events , daycares and more . connect with experts and other parents to make better decisions .\n3b - 48 / 49 , phoenix paragon plaza , l . b . s . marg , kurla ( w ) , mumbai - 400070\nwe have noticed that you already have an existing account with us . please select one of the actions mentioned below :\n25 / d . p road , opposite d . a . v . school , opposite telephone exchange , baner ,\nencyclo . co . uk , online since 2007 , is a search engine for english meanings and definitions . the website aims to publish all wordlists , big and small , on the internet , making it much easier to find the word you need . follow us on facebook\ni lost my 16 years son in 2001 , because of sheer negligence of the apollo hospital doctors . they are only after money . treatment with transperancy is the least of their priorities .\ni am working as assistant general manager with a nationalized bank . for the last nine months i was posted at dehradun . my wife who also works in a nationalized bank , was living in rohini , delhi with my two sons aged 21 and 24 years . recently i lost my young son aged 21 years due to gross negligence of the hospital staff and the doctors attending him . i would like to share my experience with a private hospital which gave a very rozy picture on the website .\nnext morning on july 12 , 09 , dr rakesh gupta on his visit at around 10 . 00 am observed that the patient was sitting in forward bending position , was unable to open eyes , had slurred speech and was drowsy . the doctor in his wisdom recommended for echocardiography test which was conducted on the bed side followed by eeg and ct\u2013scan of the brain conducted in\u2013house . ct - scan of the brain was conducted at 11 . 19 am as embossed on the ct scan film . at 1 pm on the same day after observing that general condition of the subject was stable , the doctor wrote in the file that the ct scan of the head is done and referred to an eye specialist for examination who examined the patient at 1 . 20 pm and reported normal eye sight .\ndr rakesh gupta and dr . diwakar jha attending the patient and charging for every visit , did not bother to enquire about the report of the ct - scan till 2 . 30 pm when he was informed on phone by the hospital staff of the provisional ct - scan report which showed \u201cobstructive hydrocephalus ; dilated ventricles , hydrodencity seen in the left cerebellum reaching upto vision , pressure effect over the left side . . . and the 4th ventricle \u201d .\nit clearly indicated there was some blockade resulting in perpetual increasing brain fluid causing pressure in the brain . dr gupta , not being a neurologist himself , instead of scrutinizing the report and referring it to neurologist for any action , advised a further mri test on phone . the hospital staff was aware that they do not have any facility of mri test in house , and awaited the nature to take its own course . they did not inform the relatives of the patient to shift the patient to some other hospital with mri facility nor themselves opted to do so . at 4 . 00 pm , dr . gupta noted that the patient had become reckless and is not responding to verbal commands . he didn\u2019t check the ct scan report or take any action thereupon . at 4 . 30 pm , the situation aggravates , the patient became unconscious and was shifted to intensive care unit .\ndr rakesh gupta nad dr diwakar jha informed the attendants that the condition of the patient is very critical . despite being aware of the report of ct scan and the pressure built up in the brain owing to accumulation of fluids , he neither called a neurosurgeon nor took any step to reduce the pressure built in the brain by performing a small stunt surgery which can be performed by even junior doctors . he did not do anything when admittedly the ct scan report screamed that the case warranted immediate sos medical attention from a neurologist / neurosurgeon .\nat 5 . 30 pm , dr gupta put the patient on a ventilator whereby the subject is given artificial respiration . at 6 . 00 pm , dr diwakar jha wrote a detailed two page report , with no promptitude for treatment , entailing therein that\nthe condition of the patient was very critical , let us pray to the god for recovery\nas doctors , staff and ancillary staff are doing their best with support of medicine . the patient was admittedly sulking , vying for neurosurgery when the doctors gave up hope and recommended divine help .\ndr jaideep bansal negligence was in not attending the patient between 6 . 00 pm and 10 . 00 pm when the matter was referred to him .\nmy father was under treatment of bakson ' s homeopathy clinic , a - 51 , south extn , new delhi wef 2004 . during his stay in the clinic , my father was treated by several doctors of the said clinic including its chairman ( senior most doctor ) . however , instead of getting any relief from the treatment , the condition of my father kept on deteriorating , which was initiated to the doctors from time to time . however , they informed us that the condition of the patient is improving and there is no need to worry . in november 2007 , the condition of my father worsened so much that he started developing signs of memory loss and also suffered acute breathing problem among other symptoms such as weight loss etc .\nhence , we approached the chairman of the clinic about the same but was shocked to hear him saying that \u201cyou are now too late and the disease is at last stage\u201d . we requested a complete case history and also to inform us about the disease being suffered by the patient and treatment given for the same and why there was no improvement despite continuous treatment for the past 3 years . instead of giving any reply , the doctors got annoyed and stated that they do not want such kind of patients and also the treatment was stopped immediately , although payment for the treatment was taken well in advance .\non approaching another hospital in the same month of november , 2007 , it was informed to us by the doctors that one lung of the patient was almost finished and that the patient was surviving only on one lung . we were not informed about this by bakson\u2019s homeopathy clinic . in fact , the doctors never informed us about any of the diseases the patient was suffering from and kept us in dark from the very beginning stating that the patient was alright .\nmoreover , no case details / history was provided . after a long and painful suffering , my father expired in december 2007 . ever since the treatment ( when my father was alive ) and until now , i have been requesting bakson\u2019s homeopathy clinic to provide me the case details / records of my father but it is of no avail . several rti applications have also been made to different government agencies ( including deptt of ayush ( ministry of health & family welfare ) ; medical council of india ; board of homeopathic system of medicine ; directorate of indian system of medicine and homeopathy etc ) but bakson\u2019s homeopathy clinic has misguided these agencies stating that the case details and records have already been provided to me during my visit to the clinic , which is not true .\nas per order of the hon\u2019ble national consumer disputes redressal commission and also the rules framed by the medical council of india , medical records are to be provided within 72 hours of making the request . however , i am still waiting for the case records to be provided to me even after a lapse of around 4 years . i have every right to know as to what treatment was being given to my father by the clinic . the hon\u2019ble national consumer disputes redressal commission in one of its order has also pointed out that \u201cin case of non supply of the relevant documents , adverse inference could possibly be drawn with regard to deficiency in service\u201d .\ni would like to bring to your attention another critical case of negligence for max hospital , pitampura where my sister delivered a baby girl on february 8 , 2009 .\nprior to the delivery , my sister was consulting a visiting faculty doctor of max hospital at pitampura . it was told to her by the hospital authorities and by the doctor herself , that she can deliver the baby in max pitampura . but the hospital refused to register on board even after repeated requests . she was told that the hospital will entertain her only when the labor pain will start .\neven after my sister provided a bad feedback and a complained to the hospital through a feedback form till now there has been no response / action from the authorities . with so much to complain against the hospital - max hospital , pitampura in particular , i really wonder , how they are operating / playing with people ' s life withouth any fear from the government and the concerned autorities .\nit is to start a force against these institutions that do not care about people\u2019s lives in their quest to mint money . none of their efforts can bring back a life and undo the loss suffered ; however , together we can help save many more precious lives .\nsite details out the case history , talks about all the media mentions so far and includes status updates . i have also started a signature campaign to raise voices to condemn the state of medical care in india . 211 people till date have promised me their support in this campaign .\nmy father went through angiography at the national heart institute under a senior cardiologist , dr vinod sharma . fortunately , for my father , the doctor exclaimed , \u201cthe blockage is a negligible 10 - 15 per cent . all is well . mr . pratap , you need not worry . \u201d\nwe heaved a sigh of relief . yet , there was somebody in that recovery room , who was not at all pleased by the doctor\u2019s declaration . there sat , an ungainly person whose appearance was that of a business man . by the girth of his waist , one would assume , his own heart could have an arterial blockage of at least 80 per cent . this gentleman , with the abundance of adipose tissue , lamented , \u201cgood for the patient but not at all good for the doctor . \u201d only because the patient was well and the hospital would not be able to make a killing on him ! the constant repetition of this statement was infuriating . since my father was still admitted in the hospital , i kept my calm .\n\u2018as you think , so you become\u2019 , is apt for him . his thought process is like that of a businessman with no morals and to top it all \u2013 has an appearance of one too . it is people like him , who have made a business out of this noble profession . it has become a matter of utter ridicule . i am sorry to say , being ethical and keeping your moral values upright , can not be preached . it is inborn . god save the doctors !\nyesterday ' s story about rajeev gandhi hospital brought back memories of 12 yrs back when this hospital had newly started . my father had been diagnosed with cancer and the doctors there congratulated him for getting it diagnosed at level 0 so that he can be fully cured in a matter of couple of few months .\nbut unfortunately due to the negligence of the doctors during biopsy and subsequent chemotheraphy sessions we lost him in just less than 1 month of the diagnosis and treatment due to the apathy of the doctors .\ntoday on his 65th birthday i pray to god to rest his soul in peace .\npradeep was young man with a dependant family . with his death i dread to know how his family must feel . i pray that no one ' s parents have to go through the same .\nwhen i read this story i could not stop myself from writing to you . i hope you understand my feelings .\naccording to your report in ht ( aug 18 , 2009 ) lilawati mehta , 83 , who was suffering from many ailments including high blood pressure , \u201cbled to death after operation\u201d . i am nobody to question your judgement as i am neither a doctor nor the eye witness to this specific case and it is not my intention to hurt the sentiments of the members of the family she has left behind . however , i would like to tell you my own experience with the hospital . my father , aged 78 years , whose femur got broken , was operated in ganga ram hospital by the same doctor dr sp mandal about 3 months back . junior doctors regularly visited my father along with dr mandal . nurses were very co - operative . i was told that bleeding does take place in such an operation . however , bandage was tied very carefully for 2 - 3 days and every thing went very well .\nin your report , you have mentioned that according to the death certificate , she died of a cardiac arrest . do you doubt this certificate ? do you have enough proof that it was due to bleeding and not due to cardiac arrest , that ms lilawati died ? before the operation in my father\u2019s case , we were asked to arrange two units of blood . i hope lilawati\u2019s family must have done so . in such an operation , loss of blood is very common , and i think a doctor of dr mandal\u2019s stature needs nobody\u2019s advice how to handle it .\nbecause of rapid commercialization in our society , many doctors , like in other professions , fall prey to it . they are treating patients like clients , without any human touch . but there are exceptions and as far as my experience goes , dr mandal is one such exception .\nkindly accept our compliments for highlighting the prevailing conditions in the health sector . i am just forwarding a case sent to delhi medical association , but still awaiting their response .\nin the evening of april 23 , 2004 , i got admitted in sukhda hospital , local shopping centre , near \u2018r\u2019 block ( opposite pamposh enclave ) , greater kailash - i , new delhi - 110048 , due to acute , urological problems under emergency conditions .\ninstead of immediate ultrasound and inserting cathedral to release the collected urine in the urinary bladder , they put me on d / saline drips along with other medicines . as a result , i continued to suffer till the morning of 24th when they took ultrasound and inserted cathedral .\ni feel , as a result of d / saline drips , on one hand and delay in inserting cathedral , my psa became 22 . 1 and glucose ( random ) 287 . anyhow , i got rid of the hospital in the morning of april 28 , after paying rs . 28 , 000 / - .\nthereafter , i got my psa tested from the same dr lal path lab on may 27 . it was only 2 . 97 . similarly , true glucose was 146 on nov 27 and march 5 , 2005 .\nhope , delhi medical council could do something in this matter to repose the confidence of the common man in our medical fraternity .\ncongratulations to your ' private - mistreatment campaign ' for further dehumanising city of delhi by adding more mistrust between doctor and patient . right now , we indians don ' t care about human values and your endeavour will further enhance it .\nthe views i\u2019m presenting are probably the views of a majority of doctors ( barring a few black sheep ) . we are the same ones who studied with you in school and probably topped in our classes , played cricket and football in the same fields , shared the same occasional samosa and coke , saw movies together etc etc . we\u2019re not from a different planet , nor from a different society . we\u2019re only the one\u2019s who somehow managed to fulfill our parents\u2019 and probably , our own ambitions and were entrusted the job to take care of the society\u2019s physical and mental health so that you could pursue your social and spiritual health goals , freely .\n( 1 ) listen attentively to your patients symptoms and empathize with his grief and fears .\n( 2 ) health care should be patient - centric : the patient is a human being and not merely an outer wrapping of a disease .\n( 4 ) patients should be offered choice and alternatives and allowed to participate in decision - making . yet , do not underestimate the amount of information patients wants nor overestimate how much we actually give . however , if i feel my patient trusts google more than me , i do tell him it ' s time to switch doctors .\n( 5 ) treat the patients as you would treat yourself ! additionally , maintain the patient\u2019s confidentiality , never to be breached except in a court of law . while discharging your professional duties respect your patient\u2019s privacy and uphold his dignity . patients also have expectations during physical examinations , expecting proper draping , provision of chaperones for sensitive examinations ( eg pelvic or breast examinations ) and other accommodations to convey an environment of personal comfort and respect for the patient .\n( 6 ) follow the five as of patient counseling : assess , advise , agree , assist , and arrange . and , if something goes wrong , immediately take the patient into confidence .\n( 7 ) the patient has every right to terminate a relationship with his doctor at any time and seek the help of another . a reciprocal right rests with us . however , we are duty bound to help the patient until he contacts another doctor . in the best interests of the patient we could refer him to a colleague or specialist , if required . a referral should be made in writing with all relevant medical details being provided . the consultant , in turn , is duty - bound to return the patient to the referring doctor with a note bearing details of the diagnosis made and treatment advised .\n( 8 ) while taking the consent for any procedure , explain all the facts to the patient fully and in his own language .\n( 9 ) we should not be judgmental about a patient\u2019s personal habits or attitudes . scolding , too , may rapidly close down communication .\n( 10 ) whilst having sexual relationships with current patients is clearly unethical , the ethics of such a relationship between a doctor and former patient is another debate , altogether . simultaneously , i decided to steer clear of unethical practices , like fee splitting and the payments of commissions ( cuts ) to attract , referrals of patients ; getting influenced by pharmaceutical company inducements , including gifts , travels and food ; selling of body parts etc for personal monitory gains .\n( a ) i realized that not all treatment modalities are risk - free . in some circumstances , e . g . in life - threatening situations , one would sometimes have to administer risky treatments that stand a high chance of harming the patient because the risk of not treating is also very likely to do harm .\n( b ) \u201cmedical futility\u201d : with patients having less than a one percent chance of surviving but the family members insisting on advanced care .\n( c ) a disabled child ' s right to life , ensuring that this right is protected even over the wishes of parents or guardians in cases where . they want to withhold treatment .\nover and above , i needed to be careful about medical malpractice : professional negligence by act or omission in which care provided by a ' health care provider ' deviates from accepted standards of practice in the medical community and causes injury or death to the patient . thus , medical negligence ( opposite of medical diligence ) is when a doctor does not do what a doctor of average knowledge experience and capability would do or he does what a large body of doctors would not , do .\n1 . a duty was owed - a legal duty exists whenever a hospital or health care provider undertakes care or treatment of a patient .\n2 . a duty was breached \u2013 the provider failed to conform to the relevant standard of care . the standard of care could be proved by expert testimony or by obvious errors ( the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur or the thing speaks for itself ) .\n3 . the breach caused an injury \u2013 the breach of duty was a proximate cause of the injury .\nguru arvind | hyderabad / astrologers / vashikaran specialist / black magic / love marriage spl . | urltoken\nin this era of modern medicine , modern gadgets for investigations and diagnosis have become essential , apart from mere clinical judgment and clinical acumen . it is not possible to avail all modern facilities , gadgets & technologies in an individual setup . we all know that ,\n1 . dr . sunil m . agrawal ( ms gen surgery ) \u2013 managing director 2 . dr vijay s . kawalkar ( ms gen surgery ) \u2013 director 3 . dr harshvardhan s . bora ( md medicine ) \u2013 director 4 . dr surendra b . mundhada ( md anaesthesia ) \u2013 director 5 . dr lalit r . nimodiya ( md radiology ) \u2013 director 6 . dr . pradip bhojne ( md anesthesia ) - director\nnr . chakudiya mahadev , rakhial cross road , opp . rakhial police station , rakhial , ahmedabad , gujarat - 380023\nbasant health centre building , no - 1 , 18th main ( opp . hsr club ) , sector 3 , hsr layout , bangalore , karnataka - 560102"]}
{"id": 54566, "summary": [{"text": "the abita brewing company is a brewery in abita springs , louisiana , usa , 30 miles ( 50 km ) north of new orleans .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "abita was formed by jim patton and rush cumming in 1986 , in downtown abita springs - now the abita brew pub . ", "topic": 34}], "title": "abita brewing company", "paragraphs": ["abita brewing company , abita springs : hours , address , abita brewing company reviews : 4 . 5 / 5\nselect a brewery bayou teche brewing brieux carr\u00e9 brewing company broken wheel brewery cajun brewing chafunkta brewing company covington brewhouse crescent city brewhouse crying eagle brewing company flying heart brewing flying tiger brewery gnarly barley great raft brewing louisiana purchase brewing company mudbug brewery nola brewing company old rail brewing ouachita brewing co . parish brewing company parleaux beer lab port orleans brewing company red river brewing royal brewery second line brewing southern craft brewing co . the courtyard brewery tin roof brewing company urban south brewery wayward owl brewing\nthe state\u2019s first craft brewery was abita brewing company , which started brewing in 1986 .\nby brand name all brands abita brewing company ace premium hard ciders alesmith brewing company alpine beer company artisinal imports avery brewing bear republic bell ' s brewery brother\u2019s drake clown shoes coronado brewing company d & v international dark horse brewing co duchess ( duchesse de bourgogne ) / brewery verhaeghe vichte epic brewing company erie brewing co . flying dog founders brewing co . global beer network green flash brewing company gulden draak / brouwerij van steenberge hi - wire brewing innis & gunn kindred artisan ales lindemans brewery maine beer company masthead brewing company masthead brewing company maumee bay brewing co . merchant du vin monk\u2019s caf\u00e9 nowhere in particular brewery nantucket nectars new holland brewing north high north peak brewing company parkway brewing praga renegade rivertowne brewing samuel smith brewery saugatuck brewing company st bernardus tallgrass total beverage solution toxic brew co . troegs independent brewing troubadour imperial stout / the musketeers brewery unibroue vander mill cider mill & winery weyerbacher wyndridge farm brewing yazoo brewing company\nprivacy policy | terms of use \u00a9 abita brewing company . all rights reserved .\nplaces associated : abita brewing co . ( brewpub ) , abita brewing co . ( 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 - 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{"id": 54567, "summary": [{"text": "perugia press is an american not-for-profit poetry press located in florence , massachusetts and founded in 1997 by editor and director susan kan .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "the press publishes one collection of poetry each year , by a woman poet chosen from its annual book contest , the perugia press prize .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "notable authors published by perugia press include diane gilliam fisher ( kettle bottom , 2004 ) , melanie braverman , frannie lindsay , jennifer k. sweeney , lynne thompson , and nancy k. pearson .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "authors have been recipients many awards including the james laughlin award , the l. l. winship/pen new england award , the great lakes colleges association new writers award , the ohioana library association poetry book of the year award , the pushcart prize , nea literature fellowships , massachusetts cultural council grants , and numerous other honors .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "perugia press titles have been reviewed by valparisio poetry review , prairie schooner , blackbird , and other publications . ", "topic": 15}], "title": "perugia press", "paragraphs": ["perugia press is open to considering hybrid forms , including those incorporating visuals or created in collaboration .\nsusan kan , the founding director of perugia press , in the home office of rebecca olander , who is taking the reins of the women\u2019s poetry press .\nflorence , ma : perugia press , 2004 . isbn : 0 - 9660459 - 7 - 1 $ 15 . 00\nsince 1997 , perugia press has been publishing first and second books of poetry by women . we publish . . .\nperugia press , poetry prize , p . o . box 60364 , florence , ma 01062 . rebecca olander , director .\nabove , perugia press founding director susan kan , left , is turning the job over to rebecca olander , right , who has set up an office for the press in her florence home .\njendi reiter conducted this exclusive email interview with susan kan , editor of perugia press . ms . kan has an mfa in creative writing from warren wilson college . she directs perugia press from her home in florence , massachusetts . every year since 1997 , perugia has published a new first or second book of poetry by an american woman . the average press run is 500 - 750 copies . this year for the first time , the press is sponsoring a poetry contest to find its featured author for the year . the perugia press intro award is accepting entries between august 1 and november 15 , and offers a prize of $ 1 , 000 . visit perugia ' s website to read sample poems from their past books and order copies .\nperugia press began in 1997 as a publishing experiment with gail thomas\u2019s beautiful poems about loss and survivorship . once the poems were collected and bound in finding the bear , press founder susan kan saw the powerful impact of making books .\nbefore long , perugia press became a nonprofit organization with irs 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) tax exemption status , and launched a national competition for first or second books of poetry by women . now named the perugia press prize , the popular , annual contest is proving that excellence comes this way : one book at a time . in 2016 , perugia press welcomed a new director , rebecca olander , who continues to build on the strong foundation established under susan kan\u2019s direction .\na new small press out of iowa , maintenance ends , publishes its inaugural novel this november . it is , so to speak , the avant - garde wing of ice cube press .\nsusan kan smiles a bit ruefully as she recalls the early days at perugia press , when she would deliver poetry manuscripts she\u2019d received to her volunteer readers \u2014 \u201cscreeners\u201d \u2014 for an initial read .\nand after heading the press since she began it in 1997 , kan is transferring the reins to rebecca olander , a poet and editor who also teaches writing at westfield state university ; she\u2019s been involved with perugia in various capacities for about seven years , including serving on the press\u2019 board of directors .\ntell us a bit about perugia . what are your influences , your aesthetic , your mission ?\nperugia press is a small and sturdy press . actually , we\u2019re tiny . however , we get more than 500 submissions for each year\u2019s perugia press prize . we charge $ 26 for the submission . that rate is based on the going rate , which makes sense . in the last 20 years , so much in printing has become electronic and streamlined , so the costs have gone down . i\u2019m not complaining . sure , paper might be more expensive , say , but so many other time - related costs are down .\nperugia press is a nonprofit poetry press publishing one collection of poetry each year , by a woman at the beginning of her publishing career . our mission is to produce beautiful books that interest long - time readers of poetry and welcome those new to poetry . we also aim to celebrate and promote poetry whenever we can .\nas perugia says on its website , \u201cexcellence comes this way : one book at a time . \u201d\nto do that , kan and olander said , perugia press incorporated as a nonprofit and decided to sponsor the annual competition to find new women poets who had not previously published a book , or had only published one .\nq : tell me about the history of perugia press . when was it founded , and by whom ? what was its raison d ' \u00eatre , or editorial philosophy ? what is your own background in the poetry world ?\ntoday , perugia press , like other publishers , relies on electronic submissions and other technological changes that have made the logistics of publishing easier . but one thing that hasn\u2019t changed is the mission of the florence press : publishing the work of one new female poet each year , following a contest that can attract more than 500 applicants from across the country .\ni began perugia press when i saw that many of the poets i knew had fantastic poetry manuscripts that they couldn\u2019t get published . around the same time , a good friend of mine self - published a book about the umass basketball team . his book looked like a \u201creal\u201d book , and he encouraged me to make books . it\u2019s funny that a sportswriter inspired this poetry press !\nthis month , perugia celebrates 20 years as a women\u2019s press with a number of events \u2014 readings , workshops , a q & a session with poets , an anniversary party \u2014 at which several past winners of the annual contest will speak ( see sidebar ) .\nq : perugia exclusively publishes poetry by women , and the contest is also for women only . why do you see the need for a women - only press , since women seem to be well - represented among famous contemporary poets and contributors to leading literary magazines ?\na prize of $ 1 , 000 and publication by perugia press is given annually for a first or second poetry collection by a woman . submit a manuscript of 45 to 85 pages with a $ 27 entry fee by november 15 . visit the website for complete guidelines .\nend - of - year free book lottery ! go to the perugia press website , choose a book , then send an email ( via the website contact page ) with your address and book choice by year ' s end . five randomly chosen winners will be sent books . urltoken\nwhen i made our first book\u2014gail thomas\u2019 finding the bear \u2014i wasn\u2019t really thinking i was starting a press . however , i loved the process so much that i published a second book and formally launched the press . this was in 1997 after i finished an mfa in creative writing at warren wilson .\nhow do you cope ? there\u2019s been a lot of conversation lately about charging reading fees , printing costs , rising book costs , who should pay for what , etc . do you have any opinions on this , and would you be willing to share any insights about the numbers at perugia press ?\nand when confronted with the statistics about gender inequality in publishing , it\u2019s clear we have work to do . some people believe the reason for discrepancies between men and women is that men are simply writing better books . at perugia press , we are convinced otherwise and are doing our part to tip the scales into balance .\ncorrie williamson , a montana poet who won the 2014 perugia press for \u201csweet husk , \u201d a collection of poems that celebrate the natural world in particular , said her book \u201chas absolutely been a boon\u201d to her writing , helping to open doors for more readings and panel appearances and for publishing additional poems in a range of journals .\na : in the past , the manuscripts have been read and screened by previous perugia press poets . this year , with the contest and increased advertising , i expect a lot more submissions , so the manuscripts will be screened and selected by a panel of poets , scholars , and poetry readers . previous perugia press poets are my most reliable readers , and i consider them both representatives of and partners in the press . part of my mission is to publish poetry that is enjoyable to a large readership , poetry that is not unnecessarily clever or referential , and that evades an unfortunate trend toward what mary jo salter once described to me as\nwilled obscurity .\nthat is why i like to have many readers and a cooperative selection process , rather than one final judge . i expect 20 - 25 manuscripts will make it to the final round .\nin fact , kan and olander say they see perugia as a launching pad for female poets , and they point to a number of other awards their authors have won .\nperugia press seeks to promote diversity and highlight marginalized and underrepresented voices in our publications , and to that end we encourage submissions written by poets of all abilities , ages , and sexual orientations , and from across all cultural , socio - economic , ethnic , racial , and religious backgrounds . we welcome submissions from across the globe , though they must be written in english .\nthe 2016 perugia press prize winner\u2014 guide to the exhibit by lisa allen ortiz\u2014is the 20th book we\u2019re publishing , marking our 20th anniversary ! excellence comes best this way : one book at a time . i can spend a whole year with undivided attention on the project . and the one - book - at - a - time strategy has created a buzz : people want to know who will win the perugia press prize each year . we have resisted the pressure to expand , and that has paid off . our books keep winning national contests , including amanda auchter\u2019s the wishing tomb which won the pen center usa award , and jennifer sweeney\u2019s how to live on bread and music , which won the james laughlin award from the academy of american poets .\nq : does perugia have a preference for narrative or straightforward free verse over more formal poetry ( e . g . marilyn hacker ) or experimental ( e . g . jorie graham ) ?\nthis was before the internet completely took off , and kan , perugia\u2019s founder and longtime director , would have well over 400 paper copies of poetry collections to hand off to her 25 readers .\nperugia\u2019s goals have long been tightly focused \u2014 not just to publish a talented new woman poet each year but to advance interest in poetry in general . rather than trying to publish multiple titles , kan said , the press has sponsored its annual contest , with a $ 1 , 000 prize , to find \u201cthe best new women poets out there\u201d and work very closely with them to produce one well - designed book yearly .\nindependent presses are independent . that means we can do what we want , as long as we can afford it . i love that freedom . sometimes i can get stuck looking around at what other presses are doing and feel competitive , which is ridiculous and antithetical to poetry . so i strive to run the press in a way that works for me and all the people who help out with the press\u2014the board of directors , screeners , judges , the poets themselves .\nand amanda auchter , perugia\u2019s 2012 winner for \u201cthe wishing tomb , \u201d won the 2013 pen center usa award \u2014 that recognition goes to writers living west of the mississippi river \u2014 for poetry for that same collection .\nq : this is the first year that perugia is offering a manuscript contest . why did you decide to start a contest ? is the contest in addition to your normal manuscript submission process , or a replacement for it ?\nbetween that and the experience kan says she\u2019s gained working as an editor for 20 years with perugia\u2019s winners \u2014 \u201cthey\u2019ve taught me so much , \u201d she said \u2014 it\u2019s generally not hard to select the top submissions to each year\u2019s contest .\nfinancially , kan said , perugia has balanced its budget and turned a small profit over the years through entrance fees from its annual contest , book sales , donations and some grants \u2014 and olander says she sees no reason that pattern won\u2019t continue .\ndiane gilliam fisher was born and raised in columbus , ohio . she received an individual artist fellowship from the ohio arts council in 2003 , and kettle bottom received the 2004 intro award from perugia press , a poetry publisher based in florence , ma . her first book , one of everything , was published by the cleveland poets series in 2003 . fisher holds a ph . d . in romance languages and literature from the ohio state university and an mfa from the warren wilson program for writers . she lives in brimfield , ohio .\na : yes , this is the inaugural year for the perugia press intro award . the decision to run a contest wasn ' t easy . there are very few presses that still have an open submission policy , and that ' s too bad , especially for the poets . presses run contests because without the entry fees , they couldn ' t stay afloat , and that ' s my reason as well . i am only able to publish one book each year , and for 2003 , it will be the intro award winner .\na : perugia press was founded in 1997 when i was moved to publish finding the bear by gail thomas . her work and her struggle to publish inspired me to found the press and do my part to get unknown but very worthy voices into print . my mission is to publish women at the beginning of their publishing careers\u2014first or second books only\u2014giving each poet ample say in the making of her book . my background in poetry is largely self - taught , although i did study english in college and took some poetry classes in graduate school . since dr . seuss and a . a . milne , i ' ve been drawn to rhythm and sounds in words . i have written some poetry myself , but i studied fiction writing in graduate school . i am struck by how often the highest praise for prose is that it ' s\nalmost like poetry .\nkan , who ran the press from her home ( olander will now do it from hers ) , developed a group of volunteers to read submitted manuscripts and make recommendations for a selection of 16 semifinalists ; that latter list is then whittled down to three finalists before kan , with recommendations from her volunteers , picks the winner .\nfor instance , nancy k . pearson , who won perugia\u2019s 2008 prize for her collection \u201ctwo minutes of light , \u201d has since received a number of awards , including a 2009 a pen / new england award for best collection of poetry ; past pen / new england literary winners include andre dubus . tracy kidder , and mary oliver .\npart of her motivation stemmed from the difficulty poets generally have in getting their work published \u2014 and the specific problems female poets and writers face . the perugia website includes statistics on the historical winners of major literary awards such as the pulitzer and nobel prizes , which all tilt heavily to men . in addition , the site says , 75 percent of american poet laureates have been men .\nkan , who has a master\u2019s degree in creative writing and has also written poetry , says she began the press as an experiment . a friend of hers , valley poet gail thomas , was having trouble finding a publisher . kan , a freelance copyeditor , decided she\u2019d find a way to get thomas\u2019 work into a book ; she worked with thomas to fine - tune her poems , read up on publishing and layout and worked with printers and artists on a book design .\na : publicizing poetry books and authors is an ongoing challenge . i do the usual things : a large mailing announcing each book , both paper and electronic ; i send out review copies , make as many contacts as i can in the publishing world , and set up readings . readings are the best way to hear the poetry and sell books . i have developed a nice working relationship with local booksellers and we often sponsor readings together , taking advantage of each others ' mailing lists . i also expect the poet to promote her own book . perugia poets have had a wide variety of recognition . in 2000 , writers digest did a nice article on their ten picks of\npoets to watch ,\nand almitra david was chosen . then , this past year , catherine anderson ' s poem\nwomanhood\nwas selected by billy collins to be part of his poetry 180 high school program . he chose one poem for every day of the school year , to be read over the pa system each morning . gail thomas has published a second beautiful book called no simple wilderness : an elegy for swift river valley . it ' s a good thing , since her first book , finding the bear , is sold out . janet aalfs has a new chapbook since publishing reach . and the press received a grant to sponsor a national poetry month reading series in 2003 .\nq : i ' ve been reading two of perugia ' s recent titles , a wound on stone by faye george and the work of hands by catherine anderson , both of which were impressive . anderson reminds me of philip levine \u2014her directness , her spare and unsentimental but somehow heroic depictions of working - class characters . her political poems are chillingly matter - of - fact pictures of oppression , similar to carolyn forche ' s , as if to say that the ease with which atrocities become normal is what makes them so terrible . both authors make powerful use of understatement , letting anger or grief show through precisely in what they don ' t say . george in particular has a clean , deceptively simple style , like someone who has cleared her mind after great suffering and is looking the future straight in the eye . i ' d like to hear what you ( or the editorial board ) were thinking when you selected these works for publication . are they representative of the type of poetry you ' re seeking ?\na : that women are well - represented is a misconception . for example , urltoken just published a study about the number of women published in the new yorker in the last year . the research shows that this year , only 24 % of the writers for the magazine have been women . of those , most are staff writers . rarely are women writers represented in the high - profile feature articles at the beginning of the magazine . and some weeks , not a single woman appears in the whole magazine . and this is one of the most elite journals to publish poetry . furthermore , the july / august issue of poets and writers has a short piece addressing the issue of awards . according to their research , 22 out of 38 finalists for book awards were male . all but one of the winners and nominees for the 2002 pulitzer prizes in fiction and poetry are male . that ' s not to say that women haven ' t come a long way since emily dickinson . i like to think that most literary journals and presses do make a point to balance who they publish between men and woman . but , basically there ' s plenty of room and need for a press that publishes only women . i tend to read more women poets , though not exclusively .\nmary lee allen rebecca black michael collier margaret gibson catherine macdonald william olsen allison seay ron slate susan s . williams david wojahn\nin night comes to the cumberlands harry caudill writes , \u201ccoal has always cursed the land in which it lies . \u201d the stories of the men who descend into the mines and the women and children who wait for them to emerge at the end of each shift are the subject of another remarkable volume , poet diane gilliam fisher\u2019s second full - length collection , kettle bottom . set in 1920\u201321 , a period of violent unrest known as the west virginia mine wars , the poems in kettle bottom combine compelling narratives with the charged , heightened language of lyric poetry . it is an unforgettable combination , one that characterizes the very best contemporary verse . in 2005 kettle bottom was selected by smith college as the summer reading selection for entering students , a singular honor for a volume of poetry .\nkettle bottom consists of fifty - one poems divided into three sections , narrated by twenty different speakers . these speakers appear , disappear and reemerge throughout the loosely structured narrative , but their distinctive voices and precisely rendered perspectives are consistent and recognizable ; there is no confusion for the reader as to who is the speaker in each poem . kettle bottom \u2019s human cast includes the miners and their families ; the town\u2019s schoolteacher , whose poems are in the form of journal entries ; several black miners who are given the most dangerous jobs in the mine , and their families , who are segregated from the white community ; men who are brought in as scabs during a strike ; a family of italian immigrants who have been tricked into working and living in coal country ; and even the mine owners . this world is compassionately and believably rendered by fisher , who does not flinch in the face of its historical and human complexity .\n\u201cexplosion at winco no . 9 , \u201d the book\u2019s first poem , provides a kind of template for the poems that will follow . an account of the aftermath of a mine disaster , it is told in the voice of maude stanley , the young wife of a miner who has just died in the explosion . as the poem begins , she describes the ghastly business that is left to the women after the catastrophe : they must identify the bodies of their husbands , sons , and brothers . the speaker\u2019s tone is flat but chilling as she describes the task :\nit is true that it is the men that goes in , but it is us that carries the mine inside . it is us that listens to what they are scared of and takes the weight of it from them , like handing off a sack of meal . us that learns by heart how the teeth set crooked or straight . us that picks up the pieces .\nfisher\u2019s strategy\u2014a series of linked monologues\u2014is not without risks , especially given the dramatic stories and historically charged setting of kettle bottom . to her credit , fisher does not lapse into sentimentality nor does she make simple heroes of her narrators . instead she moves into a realm where story and poetry support one another to achieve genuine narrative momentum and emotional intensity .\ni turned the quilt over on the bed when the neighbor women come in to cover the mirrors and stop the clocks , hang black crepe over the doorframe .\nnot a old feedsack quilt , but a wreath of hollyhocks , cut from aunt zelly\u2019s pattern and done up from a piece of double pink mamma brought me from kermit , soft nile green for the leaves , and new bleached muslin to put it on . ( from \u201cpink hollyhocks\u201d )\nfisher\u2019s poems deftly move between modest and largely feminine domestic space and the stunning but perilous landscapes of the mountain region and its coalmines .\nthe poems in kettle bottom brim with rich biblical allusions that are employed in surprising and effective ways . in \u201cabe\u201d the narrator is a miner\u2019s wife who discovers that she is pregnant , and despite her misgivings about the impending strike and the uncertainty of the future , decides to have the child . in considering what she might name the baby , she says ,\nhenry is happy . he wants clairy , after his mama , if it\u2019s a girl . i said , quick - like , if it\u2019s a boy , abraham , for daddy\u2014but call him abe . i don\u2019t care for abraham . i would not want a name such as would fool a son up the mountain to his death . but i can go with abe\u2014his secret , real name will be abednego . i want my boy such a name as talks back to kings and walks right out of a fiery furnace .\nwith its outright rejection of abraham\u2019s unflinching obedience to god and its unexpected turn towards a little known old testament figure\u2014abednego , who escapes from the \u201cfiery furnace\u201d of babylon\u2014the poem tackles a familiar trope in a way that is fresh and moving . it is through gestures like this that fisher transcends the predictable pieties one might associate with this era and these speakers .\n\u201craven light , \u201d the second section of kettle bottom , is a single , long poem composed of fifteen unnumbered sections . its narrator , nathan stokes , is a young miner trapped after the ceiling has collapsed in another part of the mine where he is working . the rubble of that collapse stands between him and escape , and he has begun to walk away from the disaster , moving in the opposite direction , deeper into the labyrinth of tunnels and caves that honeycomb the mountain . stanzas alternate between stream - of - consciousness descriptions of his desperation and the memories of his life before that day , including the story of his father\u2019s death in a mining accident . an image of his father appears early in this dramatic monologue :\n. . . then there he\u2019d be , stomping coal dust off his boots on the porch , his face blacked and shiny , like it had soaked up the dark and give it back alive . he put me in mind of a raven , those times , and he was beautiful to my eyes .\nthe raven is a spirit , leading the speaker deeper and deeper into the mountain , which swallows whole the lives of its miners .\nthe twenty - five poems in the book\u2019s third and final section , \u201cwinter\u2014summer , \u201d detail the strike\u2019s violent consequences and unsettling resolution and comprise the narrative climax of kettle bottom . unlike the wrenchingly personal stories of parts i and ii , the poems in part iii are often more overtly political . for example , \u201cjournal of katherine terry , \u201d who is the town\u2019s schoolteacher , describes how an innocent gesture by a grieving wife sets in motion a protracted and violent strike :\nthe lost , they tell me , are almost never found , their bodies left adrift , comfortless in the unhallowed mountain like the sailors lost in the ocean\u2019s deep sift . she did not speak , only turned the bucket upside - down\u2014the miners\u2019 way to signal a strike . henry burgess turned his , the gesture caught , swept through the crowd , and so it was decided\u2014the men were going out .\nthis final section includes the poems most deeply informed by a formal historical narrative . it is indignant and spirited in its depiction of how badly the government and coalmine owners mistreated miners and their families . as the striking miners face down the federal government when it enters the dispute on behalf of the mine owners , the individual voices in each poem form a mosaic of sorrow , defiance , and individual resilience . yet , if there are miscalculations in this excellent book , they happen in this section .\nin the poem \u201cdear mr . president , \u201d the speaker addresses a distant and cruel politician , warren harding , who treats the miners\u2019 strike as a revolt , sending in federal troops and planes loaded with poisonous gas to quell the strike . while this is historically accurate , the narrator\u2019s defiant and astonished letter - poem does not resonate with the emotional acuity of the other poems in this section :\na lot of us down here has been to the war , and all of us has been in the mines . you can kill us , mr . president , we all know that . but what in the world makes you think you can scare us ?\nstill , one can understand fisher\u2019s decision to write a poem that expresses the indignation and anger the miners must have felt during this period , for the struggles of the labor union movement in the twenties and thirties are well known . this is the difficulty of poetry that is so firmly rooted in narrative and history : can the poet tell what is objectively true using the highly compressed language and oblique strategies of poetry ? in kettle bottom , fisher offers an original and compelling exploration of this question .\nkettle bottom tells the stories of this embattled community with empathy and eloquence . its narrative coherence , robust language , and emotional integrity invite readers to savor it as both lyric and story ; it bears up under repeated readings because of its strength on both of these fronts . this is poetry that offers the consolation of art and imagination to a history marred by violence and tragedy of epic proportion .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nfisher mines this dark chapter in american labor history , delving into the human condition by way of inhumane conditions . her pillars are the tools of her craft : authentic voices , well - researched vernacular , and moving , verisimilar details of daily life . . . .\nare temporary load - bearing walls of coal in the\nrooms\nof mines . their removal presents a particular hazard , as one speaker tells us :\nwe come back in when the rooms is all mined and pull them down , we don\u2019t leave nothing behind . i\u2019ve knowed three men\u2019s died that way , nothing left of them but their names\u2014 roof don\u2019t hold too long without no walls . [ \u201csampson\u201d ]\nexplores the west virginia mine wars of 1920 - 21 . fisher mines this dark chapter in american labor history , delving into the human condition by way of inhumane conditions . her pillars are the tools of her craft : authentic voices , well - researched vernacular , and moving , verisimilar details of daily life in a place where \u201cdark come earlier every day\u201d [ \u201craven light\u201d ] .\namerican popular culture has a certain fascination with coal mining . the pre - disco bee gees had a hit with \u201cnew york mining disaster 1941 ; \u201d post - \u201ccarrie\u201d sissy spacek earned an oscar\n; and the pennsylvania miners trapped for three days in 2002 were barely out of the shaft before they faced pitches from film producers competing to script their saga . perhaps our interest is primal , based on the universal fear of being buried alive , \u00e0 la poe . or maybe coal mining is wrapped up in our collective guilt about having others do our dirty work for us . whatever the reason , there will be , i\u2019m certain , a visceral interest in the content of fisher\u2019s book .\nat a certain point in a collection like this , however , creativity must take over where content leaves off . i\u2019m happy to say that in this department , fisher strikes gold . there\u2019s the widow who identifies her husband\u2019s body from the calico patch she sewed on his shirt :\ni didn\u2019t have nothing to patch with but my old blue dress , and ted didn\u2019t want floweredy goods on his shirt . i told him , it\u2019s just under your arm , ted , it ain\u2019t going to show . they brung out the bodies , you couldn\u2019t tell . i seen a piece of my old blue dress on one of them bodies , blacked with smoke , but i could tell it was my patch , up under the arm . [ \u201cexplosion at winco no . 9\u201d ]\nit don\u2019t do to think too much about it . the others is all going back in . first you got to eat , then you can think about thinking . [ \u201chenry burgess decides to go back in\u201d ]\nrobert davis\u2019s father and two brothers are dead and nathan stokes is missing . when they told mrs . davis , she slid down on herself like melting wax on a candle then shook off the women who rushed to hold her . [ \u201cjournal of catherine terry , 5 december 1920\u201d ] among others , there are children ( \u201ceven our spelling words / is rock words , like \u2018sediment\u2019 and \u2018petrified\u2019\u201d [ \u201cpearlie tells what happened at school\u201d ] ) ; african - americans ( \u201cwe all colored / down there in the dirt / and the dark\u201d [ \u201cgood man in the mine\u201d ] ) ; and italian immigrants ( \u201cthe english is rocky in the mouth , / so many hard sounds they batter the tongue like coal clattering from the tipple\u201d [ \u201cl\u2019inglese\u201d ] ) . even the company owner has his say , finding \u2014 much as fisher does throughout the collection \u2014 beauty in ugliness :\nthe coke ovens at night glow orange , like eyes opening on the hillside , like oracles , the founding of a hearth for a new world . [ \u201cbeautiful , the owner says\u201d ] the most poignant poems are the \u201cdear hazel\u201d letters in which an older sister pens advice on everything from marriage ( \u201csome men , they get in the mine , and it gets them . they won\u2019t do nothing else , nor care / anymore for what goes on in the sun . \u201d ) to abortion ( \u201cas for the other thing / you ask , hazel , the answer is this : / three tablespoons of sugar and turpentine . \u201d ) . the centerpiece of the book is a 10 - page series of thoughts from a miner trapped by a \u201ckettle bottom , \u201d a collapse that results when a several - hundred - pound petrified tree trunk drops through a mine\u2019s roof . this poem , \u201craven light , \u201d marks one of the few moments in the book in which fisher falters . the speaker is facing certain death , but his thought process \u2014 while full of rich images \u2014 feels too organized , too ordered . a true stream - of - consciousness poem would have been harder to follow but more interesting . there are other instances in which parts of poems , particularly endings , seem a little forced . in \u201csheepskin , \u201d for example , the speaker talks back to a doctor :\nwhat i know is not wrote on sheepskin , doctor , i told him . i said , what i know is wrote on the wall . it\u2019s a strong ending \u2014 maybe too strong . more likely this woman \u2014 like most of us \u2014 would think of the perfect retort well after she\u2019d left the doctor\u2019s office . i\u2019d find it more credible \u2014 and more in keeping with her sense of powerlessness \u2014 if the woman had wished , as an afterthought , that she\u2019d spoken these words . another poem , \u201cviolet\u2019s wash , \u201d ends with :\nthe angel metaphor , lovely as it is , seems a bit too poetic for a miner\u2019s wife . this ending also presents another problem : how is it that our speaker knows , for instance , to hyphenate \u201cburnt - looking\u201d but doesn\u2019t know that \u201cwould of\u201d should be \u201cwould have\u201d ? if the answer is that she\u2019s speaking , not writing , perhaps this woman is proof that aspiring poets should all go to mining towns instead of m . f . a . programs . the lines , like a few others in the collection , are too elegant by a half , pointing to the dilemma inherent in writing persona poems ( especially those that include , as this book does , \u201cmountain\u201d words like \u201cpainter\u201d for \u201cbobcat\u201d and \u201csang\u201d for \u201cginseng\u201d ) . it\u2019s hard to know what\u2019s enough and what\u2019s too much .\nthese are minor criticisms . fisher wanted poems that resonate , and let\u2019s face it , most people don\u2019t think in symbols and similes . a few of the folks in\nneeded fisher\u2019s help , and , in most cases , the poems are better for it .\nbosses begin to edge back toward the hall . i stood in their way . with my right hand i pressed one pillar , the other with my left . i explained\u2014to the mountain we all the same . in this , her second full - length collection , fisher forces her readers to confront the painful realities of poverty , discrimination , brutality , and death . if we try to run , she is there like the angry miner , blocking our way with another poem , another haunting story . our kettle bottom may be an imaginary one , but we are wide - eyed , stricken , and breathless , nonetheless . .\n[ best read with browser font preferences set at 12 pt . times new roman ]\npoets must have no more than one previously published full - length book . you are still eligible if you have published a poetry chapbook / s or books in other genres . you are still eligible if you have published more than one full - length poetry collection in a language other than english .\npoets must be women , which is inclusive of transgender women and female - identified individuals . because gender inequality still occurs in publishing , we consider it part of our explicit feminist mission to support and promote women\u2019s voices in print .\nindividual poems may have been published previously in magazines , journals , anthologies , and chapbooks , but the collection as a whole must be unpublished .\ntranslations of the work of others and previously self - 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? ? ? if something has no consequences , does it really count as a sin ? ? ? ? if something goes against a commandment , but that action is not a sin , is the commandment wrong ? ? ? ? . blessings .\ndear his son : there ' s no controversy about what the bible says . there ' s controversy about the way some people interpret the meaning of being born again . the bible says :\njesus answered , verily , verily , i say unto thee , except a man be born of water and of the spirit , he cannot enter into the kingdom of god .\n( jn 3 , 5 ) jesus is explaining exactly how the sacrament works : god gives a specific grace at the same time the minister gives the material sign of it ( the water ) . in other words : we can make a distinction on the theoretical level between the two , the water and the grace , but because they come together we can ' t make a practical distinction . despite what the bible clearly syas , there are people who believe the\nborn again\nprocess is different than that of baptism . they claim that if you were baptized while being a child , you - as an adult - have to undergo a certain process so you can be\ntruly born again\n. that would mean god ' s grace is subjective and not objective , and that ' s where we do not agree . blessings .\nhi shamman : have you noticed how the only church the devil bothers to attack is the catholic church ? ? ? ? ? well , if you haven ' t , then i guess you ' ve been living under a rock . . . . . . . . . . . if you were the devil , which one of these churches you would attack ? ? ? ? ? : a ) the catholic church , founded by jesus christ and the only one to fulfill the mt 16 , 18 prophecy b ) the anglican church , that is o . k . with\nactive homosexual bishops\nand the like c ) some of the 33 , 000 christian\ndenominations\nif you answered\na )\n, then you are of course right . i invite you to leave aside all your silly dan - brown - like lies about the only church founded by the lord on earth and convert . blessings !\nhi all ! with time i came to realize that what went on in my life was not the devil ' s work but god ' s ! . the bible tells us this :\nour fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best ; but god disciplines us for our good , that we may share in his holiness . no discipline seems pleasant at the time , but painful . later on , however , it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it .\n( heb 12 , 10 - 11 ) it turns out the lord disciplined me and it was for the better ; at the time i couldn ' t understand exactly what was going on , but everything i had to\nsuffer\ntaught me a lesson of a lifetime . for all of you who wonder what causes lots of bad things in your life , think about the consequences that situation brings to your life : if the\nfruit\nis good then it comes from god even if it seems rather difficult to understand . blessings .\nactually , there is a reason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the reason is that too many ppl have been deceived by this false doctrine . too many ppl believe in some\nlabel\nof\nbeing born again\nand think that no matter what they do , they ' ll be saved because of the\nborn again ritual\n. i think that ' s a pretty good reason . blessings .\ndear steve hut : so the person doesn ' t have to have faith or repent to be baptized ? that would be news to me . otherwise , yes , i agree with your point . since jesus says you have to be born again to be saved , and christians claim to be saved , then how can you be saved without being born again ? a very inconsistent position , indeed . < { post _ snapback } > i do not claim to be\nsaved\n. you have to persevere till the very end to be saved , that ' s what scripture says , so you have to keep being faithful from baptism to death ( till god grants you life here on earth , that is ) . this is why i say the\nborn again\ndoctrine makes no sense whatsoever ; it ' s a doctrine that has no practical consequences because no matter how you put it , you have to persevere till the end . why to believe in a doctrine that is good for nothing ? this is my point . blessings .\nhi ernie : the thief was indeed baptized . there are 3 types of baptism : 1 ) baptism of water 2 ) baptism of fire 3 ) baptism of desire the thief received the baptism of desire . the grace is the very same in the 3 of them . then again , this puts you at odds with scripture since the bible talks so much about those sacraments . . . . . . . . . . . ! . this sounds like\noptional\nand i don ' t think the truth is optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . if you know something to be true , then you have to live according to that truth and not saying\nit ' s all optional\n. i think this idea of\noptional\nis yet another consequence of the\nfear of commitment\nthing of modern culture . ppl don ' t seem to want to be christians unless the only thing they have to do is to declare one time & one time only jesus as their lord & savior . i believe the exact opposite is true : to be a christian is to have a commitment that lasts a lifetime . blessings .\nhi ! & thanx . so basically you believe that the sacrament of baptism carries no particular grace with it ? . if that ' s so , then why you think jesus emphasizes baptism and gives to it the same importance as to preaching the gospel ( mt . 28 , 19 ) ? .\nhi all ! . as you may know , the majority of protestants keep at least one sacrament : baptism . sacraments ( baptism included ) provide an objective grace that does not depend on the individual ( if it would , it ' d be subjective ) so baptism is indeed being\nborn again\n. but in protestantism , this\nborn again\nthing teaches that you can divide among baptized ppl , those who are\nborn again\nand those who are not ; it depends on who you ask what is being\nborn again\nbut most seem to think that it ' s an intellectual level of realization of one ' s religion ( that implies to talk more about your faith and so on ) . this kind of thought is inconsistent with the reality of baptism itself , because if you believe in the objectivity of grace , then you can ' t at the same time believe in a doctrine that preaches subjectivity of grace ( hence , separating baptism from\nborn againess\n) . so , what you believe is being\nborn again\n? ? ? if a person is baptized and then doing the\nborn again\nthing . . . . . . . . . has that person being born again 3 times ? ? ? or just 2 ? ? ? ? ? ( meaning the first time you were born with the original sin , then being born again through the grace of baptism and then through the experience mentioned above ) . is the content of the born again doctrine biblical , or it ' s just a biblical name with an unbiblical content ? . if you have been baptized but not have the\nborn again\nsocial distinction . . . . . . does it really matter ? . and last but not least , what ' s the value of this born again\nemotional baptism\nwhen compared to the true baptism ? . see you later ! .\ndear gianour : i believe sabbath in the ot is saturday as well . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . but that changes nothing . our lord resurrected on sunday and he presided over the very first eucharist after his resurrection ( and after it was instituted ) on sunday ( lk 24 , 13 ; 30 ) and that ' s why we christians worship on sunday . besides , adventism makes no sense because it relies on the mosaic law but doesn ' t accept it as the whole 613 commandments ; they only accept the\n10 commandments\nso they say they live by the law but that ' s not true because they just ignore the truth on purpose .\nit ' s worth the time but i ' m really tired right now so lemme sum it up : 1 ) i do not believe in mary having other children because the scripture only mentions one\nson of mary\nand that ' s jesus . the other ones ( jesus ' cousins ) are sons of another mary , not the same person . i will never believe in jesus '\nhalf - brothers\nuntil someone shows me a biblical verse where it says :\nlisa , the daughter of mary the mother of jesus\nor\nbart , the son of mary the mother of jesus\n. i ' m sure that ' s not too much to ask because that ' s how the holy scriptures identify someone ' s son or daughter . 2 ) there have been 4 immaculate persons in history : adam , eve , jesus and mary . 3 ) there are 4 persons currently alive in body and soul : enoch , elijah , mary and jesus and the 4 of them appear in revelations precisely because of that same characteristic of having a body ( enoch & elijah are the two witnesses ) .\nthe mobile adapter gb service began on 2000 - 01 - 27 , and was terminated on 2002 - 12 - 14 . however , the wireless feature was later found in game boy advance wireless adapter .\n\u2014 la liste chronologique des shoot them up r\u00e9pertorie les shoot them up . la date indiqu\u00e9e correspond \u00e0 la premi\u00e8re sortie du jeu , toutes r\u00e9gions et plates formes confondues . sommaire : 1962 1971 1975 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 \u2026\nwe are using cookies for the best presentation of our site . continuing to use this site , you agree with this . ok\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 - 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perfect\nactually meant something in a home conversion and you could measure the amount of entertainment you ' d have at the mall by the size of the lump of quarters in your pocket .\nbut while the genre ' s been recently undergoing a somewhat innocuous revival at the hands of the hardcore in shmups lovingly placed into the shooter subsection called\nbullet - hell\n( a classification sure to be dealt with in a future column ) , shooters of the old - style have gone almost completely by the wayside . you see , before you could subsist solely on your pocket of quarters , ensuring that with enough money you would obtain certain and swift domination of whatever arcade game you happened to be standing in front of , a particular company set out to make you feel like you were fighting an enemy with finesse instead of brute force . a player with a single quarter had a chance as great as one with a handful . that company was konami , and those games were\nto put it more truthfully , those games were gradius to some of us . in other parts of the world they were\n? in actuality , all of these games are gradiuses ! or nemesises . nemises ? to be sure , the gradius series has one of the most title - shifting and confusing pedigrees in gaming history , marked by releases , name - changes , pseudo - sequels , spin - offs , conversions , and ports spanning two decades from arcades to japanese home computers to the ps2 . even\n, the ( arguable ) forefather of all traditional multi - level side - scrolling shmups , is now officially part of the gradius series according to konami .\n. while all these games went on to become incredibly popular , they shared something in common : all of them took place on a single , static field of play . scramble was different because of what it pioneered : it was the first multi - leveled shooter , with different\nlevels\nseamlessly sliding past your jet ( jet , i guess , since that ' s what your ship ' s called in - game ) as the screen endlessly pushes you forward .\nwhat scramble does that virtually no other shooter following it ( or preceeding it ) does is provide a fuel system , meaning that you get ten points for every second you stay alive since once your\nfuel\nruns out you die . the only way to rectify this is to shoot little fuel tanks peppering the landscape . in that way the game provides the player with options : keep your jet high and avoid the ground - launched missiles but run out of fuel , or play break - neck daredevil style and risk certain doom in the hopes of staying alive . they ' re crude , but the foundations of the gradius series can be seen here ( which is probably why konami retroactively declared it the first in the series in 2001 ) .\nthe real game that started it all came four years later in 1985 . gradius ( known upon its original release as nemesis in the united states and europe ) pioneered the hallmarks that would follow the series through its lifespan and influence many other outside games . chief among these is the weapons system , which allows the player to upgrade the vic viper ( the classic gradius ship ) as he or she sees fit . every\ncapsule\ncollected advances the slider one notch , with more capsules pushing the indicator to better power - ups . through this system players who value speed over all else can upgrade that first , players who want spread - fire can go for that , shields wait at the end of the bar to protect the ship from incoming fire .\nanother innovation here is the\noption\nsystem ( called\nmultiples\noutside of japan ) .\noptions\nare small orange orbs that follow your ship , serving as invulnerable dispensers of extra firepower . these compound the ship ' s attack strength and range without adding extra liability ( as in earlier shmups like capcom ' s\nit ' s at around this point that the gradius chronology begins to become a little tricky to follow . konami of japan first released\nto arcades there as a follow - up to gradius with a few marked changes . first of all , the scrolling bar power - up system from the original game was replaced with a simpler upgrade system where options and lasers could be acquired simply by collecting them , no capsule system necessary . in addition , the game added vertical - scrolling levels that would come between horizontal levels . salamander was also one of the first shooters to feature two - player simultaneous play with a second - player buy - in .\nand the palettes and stage backgrounds were recolored to fit the game ' s new , american storyline : you are a small ship travelling through a human body to eliminate a giant tumor .\nbut it doesn ' t end there ! not content to let this exciting new premise pass them by , konami of japan took the american life force , re - drew the previously mechanical , robotic graphics to make them look more organic - styled , and re - instituted the original gradius power - up system ( the upgrade bar ) . this could then probably be deemed the most\ndefinitive\nversion of salamander , what started as a lightly gradius - inspired experiment ending up as a game cohesively cut from the gradius cloth .\nsalamander , life force ( us ) , and life force ( japan ) .\nafter salamander , life force , and a numbered spin - off ( see inset ) , the gradius series continued on in the arcades with this true sequel . never released in north america until its inclusion on a compilation disc for the psp nearly twenty years later ,\nin europe ) retained the classic gameplay of the original gradius while adding the ability to choose from four different upgrade bars at the start , each including slightly different power - up arrangements .\nanother addition was the choice of shield type ; players could pick either the front - shields from the first game , which absorb numerous hits from the front but leave the rest of the ship vulnerable , or a new force - field option which absorbs shots from any direction but can only take three hits before dissipating .\nhit arcades in december of 1989 and was reportedly considered so difficult that it was pulled from them not too long after the new year . the chief reason for this difficulty is primarily regarded as the lack of any continue feature whatsoever ; after losing your initial lives you are forced to start over at the beginning of the game . even through arcade operator dip - switches there is no way to enable continuing , though default life allocation can be increased . the japanese release featured a special\nbeginners\nmode that allowed the player to take on the first three levels at a decreased difficulty level\u2014this option was removed from some other releases but offset with a slightly easier level of play .\nthe game did introduce a series of interesting additions , though : a new edit mode allowing the player to customize their upgrade bar makes its first appearance here , and the fourth stage of the game is a peculiar\nthird - person\nstage where the view shifts to behind the ship in a sort of 3d mode and the player has to avoid coming into contact with the sides of the passageways .\nultimately , gradius iii is widely regarded as being so difficult that many players consider the home port for the super nes to be the superior version due to its much more forgiving difficulty and introduction of a continue system , despite two levels ( one of them the 3d level ) having been removed from the game .\nperhaps still wary since the relative failure of gradius iii , konami took their sweet time before issuing another installment of the already storied gradius franchise . when it finally did come out in 1995 , it wasn ' t even\n, a sequel ten years removed from the original salamander and the fifth game ( discounting the life force revamps ) in the main series thus far .\nlike the original salamander , salamander 2 foregos the traditional capsule upgrade system of gradius in favor of upgrade - specific icons that can be collected . options can be consumed to shoot single high - powered lasers , and collecting repeated upgrades to weapons enable temporary high - powered attacks ( lasting no more than a few seconds in duration ) .\nin marked contrast and perhaps due to gradius iii ' s inordinately high difficulty level , salamander 2 is one of the few games in the series to re - start the player exactly where they died in the event of a ship being lost instead of starting them over at a level check - point ala gradius . this contrast makes salamander 2 one of the easier games in the gradius saga , but the title is still notable for its graphics , which were quite impressive for a side - scrolling shmup at the time of its release .\nmuch like salamander 2 before it , the next official installment in the main gradius series didn ' t arrive until ten years after the closest predecessor , in this case the infamously challenging gradius iii . while gradius iv doesn ' t do anything markedly different from previous gradius games , it is notable for actively reversing some of the trends that gradius iii started , most specifically elimination of the power - up bar ' s edit mode and difficulty .\nin addition , and perhaps to offset the removal of edit mode , two new preset power - up configurations were introduced to bring the total to six selectable choices . new weapons were also implemented , from fire - pillar style bomb to an armor - piercing round that penetrates multiple enemies at once . the game ' s subtitle ,\nfukkatsu ,\nwhile being a relatively unfortunate branding decision for english - speakers , translates to\nrevival\nand signifies the series return to relevance . it is perhaps a trifle peculiar then that we don ' t see the series true revival by way of the next installment in the series for another five years .\nthe first main - series gradius to never get an arcade release ( officially due to a lack of time but perhaps also because of the wavering arcade scene ) also happens to be the most innovative and critically acclaimed since the inception of the series .\n, produced from a joint collaboration between konami and treasure ( well - renowned for their experience with\nold - school\nshooting and ironically originally founded by former konami employees in 1992 ) signals a self - instituted\nnew direction\nfor the series , much more receptive towards the changing tastes of long - time shmup fans .\nthe game introduces for the first time player - controllable options , with a series of configurations allowing the options to be angled , aligned , or even rotated around the vic viper . it also marks the series ' first foray ( save for the relatively unknown solar assault ) into full 3d ; though the graphics are entirely rendered in 3d the perspective remains traditionally two - dimensional . this rendering method allows the camera and backgrounds to swing around the ship and push scenery in and out of perspective , offering new play experiences . in what is perhaps a bit of a throw - back to the classic gradius titles , gradius v is also exceedingly difficult , though not due to any lack of a continue system ( extra\ncredits\nare unlocked as time is logged on the title , a nod to the old coin - drop system of arcades ) .\nmost interesting about gradius v , however , is its leanings towards the\nnew - school\nbullet - hell styled shooters , with huge series of enemy bullets being tossed at the player , who is required to carefully navigate through it . to accommodate this change the vic viper ' s hitbox has been shrunk , much like other bullet - hell shooters where player craft will sometimes only register hits if enemy fire crosses a single pixel or slightly more . does this design philosophy signal a new direction for the future of the gradius series ?\none thing is certain : despite being one of the original two - dimensional shoot - em - ups with ancestry running all the way back to 1981 , gradius is poised to remain just as relevant and entertaining as it was all the way back then . hopefully konami ensures that there will always be a niche carved out for the gamers that remember the gradius series fondly ( and with any luck , future installments will come to pass with far less confusing name changes ) .\n, a vertically - oriented driving game released in 1984 . in this game you have to drive over blinking\nfuel cars\nto refill your gauge ; crash too much and you ' re empty just like your pockets after this one gets its delightful fangs in .\nis almost ten times as infuriating as its buddy . you control a helicopter this time , your sole goal being ( according to the game ' s attract screen ) to\ninvade the base and carry away booty .\nunlike scramble , which starts out simple and works the challenge in as you progress through the levels , super cobra pours it on from the start with tight passageways , gun turrets , and relentlessly quick enemy missiles . of quaint note is the fact that the game has no relation to the eventual nes\na recognizable recurring theme to any long - time gradius fan is definitely those weird moai heads ; nearly every gradius features a level where you have to destroy them as they shoot annoying multi - colored rings at the poor vic viper . in fact , the little moai head continues to make its way secretly into konami games even to this day (\ncontains one hidden in a vent . ) reportedly the fixation comes from a konami staff member who was working on the original gradius ; his forehead was evidently flat and angled like a moai and he earned the nickname\nmoai\n( and recognition in konami ' s games ever since ) .\n( with a 2 , not a ii ) was released in 1987 exclusively for the japanese msx home computer . not considered a true sequel , the player controls a ship called\nmetalion\nas opposed to the traditional gradius vic viper .\nserved as a pseudo - sequel to the main - series gradius ii . it was released in europe as\n, making us really wonder how many different variations can possibly exist on the names gradius and nemesis and roman versus arabic numerals .\nthough many gradius games have been ported to home systems , occasionally they do not faithfully represent their arcade originals . for example , the nes version of life force confusingly is a sort of hybrid between the arcade life force and the original salamander , with certain levels removed to make way for new content . gradius iii for the super nes features an easier difficulty than the arcade version , strips the third - person behind - the - ship level , and adds a new boss .\nfor the game boy , which confusingly is not a port of the original nemesis / gradius , but instead an amalgamation of gradius and gradius 2 ( the msx spinoff ) . an even more ridiculous piece of trivia is that it was later ported and released on the game boy color in\na quaint curiosity : many konami arcade games of the gradius era have factory - set default high scores of 57300 . in addition to being acceptably challenging marks to reach by players , the\n573\ncan be seen as a japanese play on letters , with go ( meaning five ) , na ( for nana , meaning seven ) , and mi ( an abbreviated form of mitsu , for\nthird\n) making an interesting way of putting\nkonami\n( or something like it ) at the top of every fresh new game .\nin 1991 for the little handheld that could\u00e2\u20ac\u201dit broke with tradition by including very few of the traditional gradius thematic staples of stage design or music . it was released in japan as\n, despite being not only not a\nnemesis\ngame but also not at all related to gradius ii ( or gradius 2 , for that matter ) . and the naming and numbering fun continues . . .\n, a straight - to - the - playstation gradius title in 1997 . incorporating multiple ship selection , new weapon configurations , and seven scalable difficulty settings , gradius gaiden is highly regarded as one of the better gradius titles . though not initially released in north america , it eventually found a home on the psp ' s\n. featuring a third - person perspective passively reminiscent of the 3d level from gradius iii , the spin - off was never officially branded a gradius title but borrowed its power - up meter and allowed selection of the vic viper . the title has never been released for any home consoles and remaining arcade cabinets are exceedingly rare .\n. using the same basic gameplay structure but parodying their own\nserious\ntitles , the parodious games feature scantily clad women as bosses , judicious uses of moai heads , and main characters riding spread eagle on an assortment of traditional gradius ships including the vic viper .\njavamobiles - free java games download for mobile phones . java applications , software , jar , apps for nokia , samsung , touch screen , 240x320 screen\ndictionary of philosophy , learn and consult terms of philosophy , complete philosophical multilingual dictionary . using the\nselect language\nbutton to change language .\nthe best free environment dictionary , learn and consultation terms from a to z .\nweight loss programs include exercises and strict diet plans . it is likely that you have encountered some of them .\nsome were helpful , but some did the opposite \u2013 it made you gain more pounds in the long term .\nin today\u2019s busy world , people are always in a hurry . always on the run to meet deadlines and reaching goals .\nlife can be demanding if we allow it . if we do , it can keep us from doing other things that are actually important but may not seem like it at first \u2014 such as preparing our meals , spending time to squeeze in exercises , and yes , attending to family commitments .\nyour face is always exposed to outside dirt , fumes , and other pollutants from various sources . this is the reason why you should clean your face daily with a safe - to - use solution .\nfood cravings \u2014 we all have that at one time or another especially when you\u2019re pregnant . they are difficult to deal with especially if you want to lose wait or control your food intake .\nfood that are rich in carbs and fats is the worst enemy of people who follow a strict diet .\nanother spicy plant is increasingly becoming popular . this mainly of the health benefits it offers in addition to its culinary uses .\nyour brain is the leader of your body . the brain manages and facilitates all the bodily functions . so as a leader , it is just right and very important to stay it functional and healthy .\nevery year , new trends are discovered inevitably , especially those which can bring something positive for your overall wellness .\nintermittent fasting is buzz right now \u2014 particularly in the world of fitness and fat loss . the reason why it is so popular today : simple yet very effective .\nin essence it is not a diet , but the timing of your meals . you can then incorporate your preferred diet within the parameters of your \u2018timing\u2019 .\nyou basically choose a time window for fasting and the remaining time of the day will be the eating window . it doesn\u2019t change what you eat , but rather changes when to eat .\nyou\u2019re maybe familiar with most herbs . you may grow some of them in your garden . for sure , you know that many of these herbs offer various health benefits , distinctive flavors , and fascinating aromas . perhaps you are now enjoying such wonderful gifts of nature in one way or another .\neventhough you\u2019re acquainted with most of them , there are still other herbs ( some are fairly uncommon ) that you may not have encountered or even know .\nconsidering the number of herbs in the world , it\u2019s natural to miss out on some herbs with powerful health benefits .\nover the last year , you\u2019ve seen a wide range of food craze ( drinks too ) which changed your attitude towards eating and lifestyle .\nthis year we expect more alternative methods , substitutes , and newer flavors . 2018 will be focusing more on environmentally - friendly ways of consuming agricultural products .\nthese are the forecast on new food obsessions and new trends that will rise to prominence . expect more eye - catching food this coming new year as well as surprising concepts that will blow your mind \u2014 and tastebuds .\nthese past years , the food industry has been focusing on different important aspects in food \u2014 culinary strategies , innovative foodservice technologies , and modern marketing .\n\u2018a ( n ) [ insert fruit here ] a day keeps the doctor away . \u2019\nthis is not just some quip . there\u2019s truth to this \u2014 regular fruit eaters are generally healthier than people who are not .\ntoday , heart diseases and cancer rates are getting high . these resulted mostly from unhealthy lifestyle and consumption of processed food products .\nin a busy city , ready - to - eat food and flavored drinks are extensively available . yes , they can fill you up and satisfy your taste buds at an instant but most of them are loaded with harmful ingedients which could chip away your health . before you know it , you are already a candidate for lifestyle - related diseases .\nmental health is the state of psychological well - being which includes your emotional , psychological , and social well - being .\nit affects your way of thinking , how you feel , how you respond , how you cope , and how you interact with others .\nso , keeping your mind healthy at every stage of your life is very important , from childhood , to adolescence and to adulthood and even later years of life .\nhoney had already been popular centuries before modern civilization begun . for centuries , it has been used by many cultures around the world . it served various purposes \u2013 in religious ceremonies , embalming the deceased , medical treatments and of course , used in cooking food preparation .\neating fresh fruits everyday is vital to your health , that\u2019s no secret . they are excellent sources of important nutrients for your physical and mental wellness .\nbecause of this fact , fruits are always included in your daily diet . but sometimes , you missed on how to eat these fruits the right way .\nmostly , you peel fruits as a traditional way of preparing them , and these skins end up in the compost or in trash cans . you know what you did ? you just stripped away a layer of the fruit which has great nutrient value .\nto understand better , here are some facts why you need to consume the following fruits without peeling the skin off .\ntrick - or - treating is one event which kids love and enjoy to do during halloween . they love dressing up into different costumes , doing face painting and applying scary makeup .\nchildren are very excited to hop from one house to another , doing tricks or collecting candy treats . speaking of candy treats , every year you usually prepare candies just bought from nearby grocery stores or candy shops to avoid any hustle - bustle during halloween .\noryza sativa or commonly known as rice , has different varieties \u2013 most popular ones are white rice , brown rice and red rice . the rare type is the black rice .\nblack rice is an ancient grain in asian countries . it is known as the forbidden rice , because way back in china thousands of years ago , only the emperor or wealthy families could eat black rice .\nvervain is a verstile herb . it belongs to verbenacea plant family with a botanical name of verbena officinalis .\nothers call it with names like juno\u2019s tears , pigeon\u2019s grass , wild verbena or wild hyssop . other varieties of vervain are verbena hastata ( blue vervain ) and verbena urticifolia ( white vervain ) .\nvervain is native to the mediterranean region in europe , but grows wildly on bare and dry grounds often along roadsides . it is a slim plant with hairy leaves alternatively arranged in a square - like stem and with a beautiful lilac - colored flowers .\ntoday we are going to be making a matcha face mask . this , again , is super easy , you probably already have the ingredients at home .\nmatcha , on the other hand , can be hard to find . you can get it from a health food store . otherwise , buy it online and that\u2019s quite easy .\neverybody just love eating popcorn when going to the movies , or when you fire up your dvd player to watch a late night flick with family or with your sweetheart at home .\nbut probably many of you don\u2019t know that this is a considerably healthier snack you\u2019re not eating frequently enough . popcorn is more than a movie buddy \u2014 it\u2019s a health snack .\nyes its true ! tasty and guilt - free popcorn is a healthy whole grain food that is low in calories and high in fiber . not the one drenched with butter , coloring , additives and different flavors ; but the plain and air - popped popcorn .\npreparing food is a fundamental daily human activity . shaped by geography and culture , the preparation of meals vary . the way we cook and serve differ from one culture to another .\nkarela ( momordica charantia ) is a unique fruit - vegetable food . it derives from a flower and usually bears seeds , and in culinary classification , any part of a plant can be a vegetable \u2013 roots , stems , flowers , fruits and leaves .\nbut whether it\u2019s a fruit or a vegetable , one thing is certain . karela is a healthy food .\nnow , your kitchen is not just a place to prepare your favorite dishes , but also your source of diy beauty ingredients .\nbut there are several differences between these cacao and cocoa other than their spelling . each of them has its own unique taste , as well the health benefits and cost . yes , even though they both came from the same source \u2014 the\ntahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds . sesame seeds , as you might already know , are packed with vitamins and minerals especially the type with outer hull intact .\ntahini is considered to be one of the oldest condiments in the world and plays an important role in cooking sweet and savory cuisines particularly in the past . using tahini now is definitely a very good thing since this paste offers amazing health benefits like other super foods such as walnuts , flax seed , and others .\nwhen it comes to buying milk , you usually pick the one with most nutrients , the tastiest , with minimal processing and which can be used in most of your cooking .\nnowadays , plant - based milk substitute is gradually taking over and there is no sign of slowing down . there are dozens of brands and options to choose from . it is just a matter of meeting your preferences .\nis one of the oldest cultivated crops in the history . it belongs to a family of wheat and usually known as dinkel wheat in germany , farro wheat in italy , or hulled wheat because it is covered by a tough outer husk or hull which protects the grain against disease - carrying insects and toxic pesticides ; preserving the freshness and nutritive value of the grain .\nin your visit in the supermarket or convenience store , you may notice that there are varieties of bottled and flavored water on the aisle . if you are one to study nutritional facts , it would take time analyzing the best healthy beverage for you .\nflavored water is specially made for people who dislike the taste of pure spring water or to bored to drink plain water . it offers an alternative to hydrate your body ."]}
{"id": 54580, "summary": [{"text": "information management software is one of the brands within ibm software group ( swg ) division .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the major information management products include : db2 \u2014 relational database management system ( rdbms ) informix dynamic server \u2014 high-throughput database server for online transaction processing ( oltp ) cloudscape \u2014 embedded rdbms for java information management system ( ims ) \u2014 hierarchical database and information management system omnifind \u2014 search and text analytics software enterprise content management \u2014 ibm services for managing content , optimizing business processes and enabling compliance purequery - data access platform ibm rfid information center ( rfidic ) - tracking and tracing products through global supply chains ibm infosphere datastage - an etl tool infosphere guardium \u2013 real-time database security and monitoring solutions to safeguard enterprise data ( sap , peoplesoft , etc. ) and address regulatory compliance requirements", "topic": 3}], "title": "ibm information management software", "paragraphs": ["for organizations where data is integral to success , information builders provides the industry\u2019s most scalable software solutions for actionable analytics and trusted data .\nconvert data into any type and deliver it to any system with the upgraded ibm infosphere information server for data integration . featuring a consolidated , modernized user interface , enhanced connectivity , improved data lake runtime and management and convenient flex point licensing , the new and improved ibm infosphere information server helps accelerate your time to value .\nunstructured information management applications are software systems that analyze large volumes of unstructured information in order to discover knowledge that is relevant to an end user . an example uim application might ingest plain text and identify entities , such as persons , places , organizations ; or relations , such as works - 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driven culture .\nthe frameworks support configuring and running pipelines of annotator components . these components do the actual work of analyzing the unstructured information . users can write their own annotators , or configure and use pre - existing annotators . some annotators are available as part of this project ; others are contained in various repositories on the internet .\nthe frameworks run the components , and are available for both java and c + + . the java framework supports running both java and non - java components ( using the c + + framework ) . the c + + framework , besides supporting annotators written in c / c + + , also supports perl , python , and tcl annotators . the uima - as and uima - ducc are both scaleout frameworks and are addons to the base java framework . the uima - as supports very flexible scaleout capability based on jms ( java messaging services ) and activemq . the uima - ducc extends uima - as by providing cluster management services to automate the scale - 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{"id": 54582, "summary": [{"text": "rational machines was founded by paul levy and mike devlin in 1981 to provide tools to expand the use of modern software engineering practices , particularly explicit modular architecture and iterative development .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "after changing its name to rational software , it was sold for us$ 2.1 billion ( equivalent to current us$ 2.73 billion ) to ibm on february 20 , 2003 . 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driven and pattern - based development using rational software architect : part 2 . model - driven development tooling support in ibm rational software architect\nhow to use ibm rational rose model importer : part 1 . how to migrate uml models to rational software architect\nthe rational unified process ( rup ) is an iterative software development process framework created by the rational software corporation , a division of ibm since 2003 .\nusing ibm rational publishing engine to generate compliance documents : part 3 . extracting information from ibm rational software architect design manager\nrational software global user group community - rational user groups are independent , user - run organizations that provide open forums to promote information exchange between customers and rational staff .\nhow to use ibm rational rose model importer : part 2 . how to migrate rose uml model subunits to rational software architect\nreverse engineer uml diagrams by using ibm rational software architect , version 7 . 5\ndid you know you ' re in the software business ? lbm rational software helps you innovate and differentiate your products .\ndeveloperworks rational newsletter - 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by - step instructions on how to migrate the uml models in a way that enables you to use them with enhanced modeling capabilities of these newer products .\ncomparing and merging uml models in ibm rational software architect : part 8 . model management without a repository\nanatomy of a topology model in rational software architect version 7 . 5 : part 1 : deployment modeling\nthe following products can output one or more specifications that ibm rational software architect design manager can consume .\nthe following products can consume one or more specifications that ibm rational software architect design manager can output .\nthis article is intended for microsoft . net application developers . it explains how to model . net c # applications using the modeling capabilities available in rational modeling tools as extended by ibm rational modeling extension for microsoft . net . this extension can be used with ibm rational software modeler , ibm rational systems developer , and ibm rational software architect . the article assumes that you are familiar with basic uml modeling concepts using rational modeling tools .\nbuild a java data objects application by using rational software architect 8 . 0 and the google app engine sdk\nrational build forge automates , orchestrates , manages , and tracks all processes between each handoff within the assembly line of software development , creating an automated software factory .\nexperience in sysml using ibm rational rhapsody or sparx enterprise architect . software test manager . experience in ibm rational doors . \u00a328 . 00 ph ltd co . . . .\nnote : for simplicity , the transformations here are described in terms of rational software architect . however , the information also applies to these editions and related ibm\u00ae rational\u00ae products :\nanatomy of a topology model used in ibm rational software architect version 7 . 5 : part 2 : advanced concepts\nimport microsoft visio diagrams into ibm rational software architect : part 3 . transferring and converting network diagrams to topology diagrams\ntransformation to soa : part 4 . how web service processes transform from uml to bpel in ibm rational software architect\nwhat & apos ; s new in rational software architect 9 . 0 and design manager 4 . 0 . 3\nthe fundamental purpose of the rational unified process is to provide a model for effectively implementing commercially proven approaches to development , for use throughout the entire software development life cycle . taking elements from other iterative software development models , the rational unified process framework was initially created by the rational software corporation , which was bought out by ibm in 2003 .\nthis article will show you in detail how to author uml profiles using ibm rational software architect and ibm rational software modeler . it addresses both ui and programmatic approaches . you should be familiar with the uml 2 . 0 specification .\nthis article explains the steps for manually merging rational functional tester scripts and ways to adapt them . we use a case study of the rational software architect automation suite as an example .\nthis three - part series of articles describes the soa transformation uml functionality included in ibm rational software architect for developing service - oriented architecture ( soa ) for software . this article explains how to use ibm websphere business modeler and rational software architect to transform a business process to an soa model .\nrational software architect design manager extends the rational solution for collaborative lifecycle management to architect , design , and develop software and systems in an iterative and collaborative way . share designs , stay current with others , and understand downstream impacts of design changes .\nonce the acquisition is completed , ibm plans to sell rational ' s application development software through the rational sales force , which will incorporate into ibm ' s own sales team , the companies said . in addition , ibm intends to integrate rational ' s products more tightly with its own software offerings , they said .\nthis article provides an overview of the new features of ibm rational software architect v7 . 0 , which is the premier ide for architecting , creating , testing and deploying software applications .\nthis article provides an overview of the new features of ibm rational software modeler v7 . 0 , which is one of the premier applications for modeling and architecting software solutions and applications .\nibm corp . agreed friday to acquire longtime customer rational software corp . for $ 2 . 1 billion , the largest in a recent string of acquisitions to bolster its software operations .\nthe acquisition of rational would allow big blue to offer a wider range of software development tools to its customers , said steve mills , ibm ' s senior vice president for software .\nlearn how to create and invoke an ant task capable of running in headless ( command line ) mode to produce a list of changes between two uml models . prerequisite : version 7 . 0 . 0 . 5 of any of these tools : ibm rational application developer , rational software architect , or rational software modeler .\nbookmark and visit the ibm\u00ae developerworks\u00ae rational site to learn more about the rational software delivery platform , whether you are a new user of rational products or an expert . it is updated weekly with the latest rational - related events , product announcements , and additions to the extensive collection of technical materials , such as how - to articles .\ncomparing and merging uml models in ibm rational software architect : part 7 . ad - hoc modeling \u2013 fusing two models with diagrams\ntransformation to soa : part 1 . from business process to service model architecture using ibm websphere business modeler and ibm rational software architect\nibm corp . has agreed to acquire rational software corp . for us $ 2 . 1 billion , the companies said friday .\nshort for r ational u nified p rocess , a software development methodology from rational . based on uml , rup organizes the development of software into four phases , each consisting of one or more executable iterations of the software at that stage of development .\npure : : variants for ibm rational rhapsody is the most efficient tool to create and maintain reusable uml and sysml models with ibm rational rhapsody .\ni . b . m . took a significant step to increase its stake in the software business yesterday with the purchase of the rational software corporation for $ 2 . 1 billion in cash .\nvisually model software : based on the unified modeling language ( uml ) , the rational unified process provides the means to visually model software , including the components and their relationships with one another .\nrational provides open , industry standard tools , best practices and services for developing business applications and building software products and systems , including embedded software for devices such as cell phones and medical systems .\nibm already offers close integration with a wide variety of rational ' s software products . the ibm websphere tools , built on the company ' s eclipse open - source platform , provide a single portal - like interface that gives software developers access to a wide range of tools from other software vendors , including those made by rational .\ngovernance at the software and systems delivery level plays a major role in helping enterprises meet businesss imperatives \u0097 and the ibm rational software delivery platform supplies the automated controls that managers need to institute it .\nthis article presents some of the tips , techniques , and best practices for integrating integrated development environment ( ide ) and software configuration management ( scm ) tools in a gdd environment . these tools include ibm rational software architect , ibm rational application developer , and ibm rational clearcase by means of the ccrc ( clearcase remote client ) plug - in .\nimport microsoft visio diagrams into ibm rational software architect : part 2 . using the visio import feature to import uml class and use case diagrams\nimport microsoft visio diagrams into ibm rational software architect : part 1 . overview of the new visio import feature introduced in version 8 . 5\nmodel - driven and pattern - based development using rational software architect : part 1 . overview of the model - driven development paradigm with patterns\nthis article walks you through the steps to extend the ibm rational software architect uml - to - wsdl transformation feature by customizing the bindings .\nrational asset manager offers a definitive library to help your organization manage and govern the business and technical assets involved in software and systems delivery .\nrational , with customers in 89 countries and more than 3 , 400 employees , estimates that more than 600 , 000 software developers use its software tools . rational will be integrated into ibm as the fifth brand of ibm software group , a $ 13 billion business in 2002 . idc estimates the market opportunity for application development software will grow from $ 9 billion in 2002 to $ 15 billion in 2006 .\nverify software quality : assists with design , implementation , and evaluation of all manner of tests throughout the software development life cycle .\nintegrated development environments ( ides ) give developers specialized tools to create software . rational software architect and rational application developer are ides that provide automated tools to quickly create high quality code . an ide makes it easier to detect , prevent , and resolve defects as the software is being developed . the savings gained by more efficient software maintenance can be applied to the effort to create more innovative products to increase revenue .\na further catalyst for m & as in the software market is the two significant software deals that were announced at the end of 2002 . for $ 541 million , veritas software acquired the small , private company , jareva , and the publicly traded company , precise software . more importantly , ibm acquired rational software for $ 2 . 1 billion . the size of the ibm / rational deal makes it significant because it shows that multibillion - dollar deals are still possible . furthermore , these deals demonstrate that larger vendors are getting into new software markets , which shows that the software industry still has growth potential .\narmonk , n . y . - based ibm plans to merge rational ' s operations into its software group and keep michael devlin , rational ' s chief executive and co - founder , as its general manager . ibm said it expected to retain most of rational ' s 3 , 400 employees .\nlaunched last year , the eclipse project is managed by a consortium of vendors that includes borland software corp . , fujitsu software corp . , red hat inc . and sybase inc . in addition to rational .\nibm rational software and systems delivery practices help you define , automate , and integrate the key aspects of software and systems delivery across roles , from the analyst to the architect , developer , tester , and project manager . ibm rational solutions are proven , complete , open , and modular .\nibm * rational * software provides a comprehensive suite of tools to help you manage business - application software , including tools for virtually all system i * customers . while the rational brand is well known for its application - development tools , it also focuses on the management of business applications .\ntips for c + + transformations using rational software architect : part 1 . techniques for controlling the c + + code generated from a uml model\ntransformation to soa : part 2 . creating a custom extension for the business process - to - service model transformation feature in ibm rational software architect\nthe uml project that contains the order model can be downloaded , extracted , and imported into rational software architect workspace ( see downloadable resources ) .\nunicom engineering : : unicom\u00ae global acquires ibm\u00ae rational\u00ae system architect from ibm corp .\nthe third article in a series that discusses best practices for generating compliance - relevant reports . this article shows how to use rational publishing engine to generate archetypical design documents by extracting model information from ibm rational software architect design manager .\nrational makes tools used to build , test and manage software projects , typically involving teams of programmers . while its toolkit also works with microsoft ' s . net , i . b . m . and rational executives emphasized that a major advantage of the merger would be to more tightly integrate rational ' s tools with i . b . m . ' s competing websphere software .\nthis article discusses the new features of ibm rational software architect for websphere which are available in the version 7 . 5 release . this article focuses on the new modeling and transformations features in rational software architect . new ibm rational application developer features around ejb3 and jpa , web 2 . 0 and other areas are detailed in the companion article referenced at the end of this article .\nfamiliarity with uml is desirable , particularly in the rational toolset . design consultancy to all disciplines at all stages of the software lifecycle . . . .\nexperience of agile & rational team concert , a software development team collaboration tool . gui development , architect , mentoring for team members . . . .\ntips for c + + transformations using rational software architect : part 2 . functions and classes for controlling the c + + code generated from uml model\nupdate on uml modeling features in ibm rational software architect version 8 . 0 : part 1 . modeling perspective , properties , navigation , and diagramming enhancements\nin rational software architect , open the modeling view and create a new model project by selecting file > new > model project from the main menu .\nthe sip modeling toolkit for ibm rational software architect is a set of domain extensions to the rational software architect platform . the toolkit provides the tooling necessary for you to leverage the rational software architect platform in a natural way to design and develop the domain - specific technology for the session initiation protocol ( sip ) . this article also demonstrates how you can integrate the rational software architect platform with domain specific language ( dsl ) elements to form a single development environment . the toolkit extensions include unified modeling language ( uml ) profiles , reference models , custom user interface elements , transformations , and transformation extensions .\ndevelop software iteratively : encourages iterative development by locating and working on the high - risk elements within every phase of the software development life cycle .\nthis is the first article in four - part series devoted to ibm rational software analyzer , as well as its related capabilities for static analysis in rational application developer and rational software architect . it focuses on static analysis in high - level , generic terms . other articles in the series are devoted to using and extending some of the features of analyzer to help you learn the intermediate - and advanced - level features faster if you want to fully exploit everything that this software offers .\ntransformations to support design contract management protocols were introduced in rational software archictect version 7 . 5 releases . this is an introduction to some of the transformation features .\nrational has worked closely with microsoft in creating tools for the . net technology and will continue to do so , according to i . b . m . and rational executives .\npart of a series covering tips , tricks , and best practices for using ibm rational publishing engine to generate compliance - relevant reports , this article shows how to generate ibm rational software architect design manager design documents using a diagram - based reporting approach .\nrational is an important element of our e - business on demand initiative ,\nsaid steve mills , ibm senior vice president and group executive , ibm software group .\nrational ' s complete , open software development platform can improve the speed , quality and predictability of software projects . it ' s a perfect complement to our existing four brands - websphere , db2 , lotus and tivoli .\nsoftware by numbers is a significant new contribution to value - based , financially responsible software engineering . . . \u2014barry boehm , ph . d . , director , usc center for software engineering , creator of cocomo and spiral model\nfrom the rational edge : the development environment is not a domain that traditionally concerns workers in the software architect role . read why this domain should in fact be emphasized as a key component in the architectural view of a software development project .\nrational , which is located in cupertino , california , provides software tools and services for developing business applications and other products , such as embedded software for cell phones , medical systems and other devices , the companies said in a joint statement .\nthe trial is fully functional and includes extensions for integrated architecture frameworks , deployment planning , and soa and web applications . the trial does not include websphere portal v6 . 1 test server or rational application developer for websphere software build utilities , which are available only in the for - purchase version of rational application developer for websphere software .\nthis article will teach you how to use your ibm rational rose model importer tool to migrate uml model subunits from your ibm rational rose solution to your ibm rational software architect environment . part two in a series of articles , this piece will show you , in a step - by - step format , how to migrate rose model subunits so that you can benefit from enhanced modeling capabilities found in your software architect environment .\naccelerate time to market while reducing the costs of maintenance with rational developer for system z .\nweb application security rational appscan provides web application security vulnerability scanning , testing , and reporting .\nibm and rational anticipate closing the deal in the first quarter of 2003 , they said .\nuse rational quality manager to plan , construct , and execute tests throughout the development lifecycle .\ndefine and capture business needs and manage all types of requirements across the project lifecycle . as of version 5 . 0 , rational requirements composer is renamed to rational doors next generation .\nthis article is for those who are interested in applying the modeling guidance found in the traditional ibm rational unified process ( rup ) to their use of ibm rational software modeler , ibm rational systems developer , or ibm rational software architect . you will learn how these products support the model types defined by rup ; the implications of rup modeling style for model organization and team modeling ; what is worth modeling ; and the business value , organization , and content of the rup use case , analysis , and design models .\nthis article covered the basics of the application of java transformations that are included in the rational software architect family of products for using design contract management protocols for interactive development of java applications . see the help documentation in the software for more details .\nthe linkage between uml model elements and requirements is often of critical importance to your development organization . the approach described in this tutorial enables you to construct traceability reports using ibm rational software architect , ibm rational requisitepro , and business intelligence reporting tools ( birt ) .\nexperience of uml and uml design tools such as rational software architect \u2013 desirable . a number of digital technical architects , based in one of our offices in . . .\nas a professional in the software industry , you know that productivity , creativity , and precision teamwork are the keys to your company ' s success . rational can help you with these needs . but do you need help explaining rational ' s proven software development and delivery concepts to your upper management ? here are a few resources that can help business managers understand how rational delivers innovation , a strong return on investment , and competitive differentiation :\nibm rational application developer v7 . 0 and rational software architect v7 . 0 are the first products in the ibm rational software delivery platform range of products to include full - featured support for ibm websphere portal v6 . 0 development . this gives youu the convenience of websphere portal v5 without the limitations . this article provides tips on how to reduce the amount of resources that the setup consumes and how to optimize its performance for your requirements .\nthis article is for software architects , designers , and developers who want to use ibm rational software architect to reverse engineer uml class and sequence diagrams from java source code . the authors explain limitations of reverse engineering with rational software architect and describe techniques to overcome them . you will benefit from using these technical tips and tricks to identify components and generate high - level abstractions as uml class and sequence diagrams from java classes .\nlearn how to leverage model - driven development by integrating the ibm rational software architect and ibm rational team concert configuration management environment . this article uses an actual parallel development scenario between two users to show how to compare and merge uml models and changes to those files .\nwith ibm rational software architect v9 you can model rest services that can be accessed using ibm worklight software , build oslc - compliant tools with the eclipse lyo software development kit ( sdk ) , and import and export uml models . take advantage of support for new platforms , extended business process model and notation , and the ability to import microsoft visio diagrams into rational software architect . in ibm rational software architect design manager v4 . 0 . 3 , new functions make it easy to manage design changes , collaborate effectively , make use of lifecycle traceability , and understand the impact of a requirement or design change . in addition , you can now capture architectural decisions as part of models .\nthere are no plans for layoffs of rational workers and no plans to relocate workers at rational ' s main development centers in cupertino , california , and lexington , massachusetts , according to sweeney .\nrational insight is a comprehensive performance measurement solution for automatically and objectively reporting program and project progress .\nin this article rational automation guru brian bryson describes how the\n4 + 1 view model of software architecture\napplies to building a testing scheme for assuring full system quality .\nrational co - founder and ceo mike devlin will serve as general manager of the division , reporting to ibm senior vice president and software group executive steve mills , ibm said .\nibm rational software is delivered using two packaging scenarios designed to optimize each product . much of the software is built on the internationally accepted industry - standard open - source eclipse framework of desktop tools , which run on windows * and linux * desktop machines .\nibm rational offers comprehensive , integrated change and release management products for successful software delivery . these solutions help software and systems development teams improve productivity and team collaboration , gain better visibility into projects , automate processes , improve quality , manage distributed teams , and provide traceability across the software development lifecycle . ibm change and release management solutions include :\nsoftware by numbers : low - . . . has been added to your cart\nsmart software testing solution\u2019s pcloudy emphasizes continuous development and testing as well as debugging .\nsanta clara - based rational software corp . agreed to acquire sqa inc . for stock valued at $ 282 . 4 million . the maker of software for telecommunications and aerospace businesses said it will pay 0 . 86 share for each outstanding share of sqa , or $ 35 . 26 a share . sqa , of burlington , mass . , makes software that tests how well applications work on computer networks .\nthis probably fills an area where they [ rational ] were weak competitively ,\nsaid catlin wolfard , an analyst at arcadia investment corp .\nsqa is an acknowledged leader in windows - based testing software .\nrational software said it will take a charge to cover costs of the sqa purchase in its fiscal fourth quarter ending in march . sqa shares dropped 25 cents to close at $ 25 . 50 . rational software dropped 75 cents to $ 41 .\n' ' rational really rounds out i . b . m . ' s software portfolio , and gives i . b . m . a much better chance in this integration market , ' ' said amy wohl , an independent software analyst in narbeth , pa .\nas with ibm ' s other purchases , rational will retain its brand name . but ibm may look to move some of its other , complementary technologies under the rational umbrella , according to mills .\nfrom the rational edge : this fourth and final article in a series , peter eeles covers the benefits that a business and an it organization can derive from a sound software architecture .\nin this technical tip , you will learn how to efficiently migrate your models to the new format used by the ibm rational software architect 8 . 0 solution . to take advantage of faster model opening times in this version of the software architect solution , you must first migrate your existing models to the software architect 8 . 0 format . the technical tip shows you how to make a smooth migration to the software architect development tool .\nritesh prasad describes how to import network diagrams created in microsoft visio 2010 into ibm rational software architect version 8 . 5 and later . he also describes what to expect from the import .\nibm rational tools can help improve the overall effectiveness of managing your business systems regardless of whether you develop applications in - house extensively , occasionally with a focus on extensions to vendor software or utilize a third - party vendor to handle all customization and changes to commercially supplied software .\nthe ibm rational business - driven development approach addresses each phase in the software and systems delivery lifecycle . this results - oriented focus helps teams manage value , develop flexibly , and control risk and change . with the ibm rational software delivery platform , as well as a host of products specifically built for systems design and development , you get tools and best practices that help your team be successful . key roles in the software and systems delivery lifecycle gain these substantial benefits :\nlearn about the ibm rational software architect model - driven development ( mdd ) tooling support , as well as the asset - based development framework that complements mdd by enabling you to reuse assets .\nthis article highlights some of the new functionality of the uml modeler component in ibm rational software architect version 7 . 5 ( and later ) , and explains how to leverage several recently added features .\ntraining and certification : includes rational classroom courses , online education , and self - study materials . also , check the course catalog of rational computer - based , web - based , and instructor - led online courses .\nlearn about the salient features of rational data architect ( rda ) and its place and use within the software development lifecycle using the rational software development platform . in today ' s world of service - oriented architecture ( soa ) , data is a vital component . this article explains how rda addresses the issue of data ' s importance in soa , and how rda is used in a business environment .\nibm clm solution provides proven capabilities for accelerating software delivery , and reduces the costs of inefficient , multiplatform software delivery . five imperatives for effective collaborative lifecycle management to improve organizational productivity :\nsoftware testing testing earlier with production - like environments to eliminate bottlenecks . test early and often\nthis course is intended for anyone involved in the production , deployment and maintenance of software .\nfrom the rational edge : this article discusses the various kinds of reusable assets available to the software architect , explains their characteristics and interrelationships , and offers tips on how best to make use of them .\nfrom the rational edge : if , in movie - making terms , the software project manager is the producer , since they make sure that things get done , then the software architect is the director , who makes sure that things are done correctly and , ultimately , satisfy stakeholder needs . as the second of a four - part series , this article describes the role of software architect .\nibm\u00ae rational\u00ae appscan\u00ae and rational policy tester are web site security and compliance solutions that automate application and content analysis . these tools help organizations identify vulnerabilities , assess compliance requirements , and improve the accuracy and reliability of online systems .\nthe total economic impact of the ibm rational solution for clm report by forrester consulting , ( june 2013 ) .\nsummary : part of ibm\u2019s larger rational testing platform , the rational functional tester uses data - driven testing to automate functional and regression testing . it supports a variety of applications and allows for both storyboard testing and test scripting .\noffers code - free testing and real - time reporting as well as root cause analysis tools . ibm rational performance tester also compares test results to sla targets , integrates with ibm rational quality manager and includes a test recorder .\numl is a general - purpose language . ibm rational software architect and ibm rational systems developer allow you to extend uml modeling to support constructs that are specific to the c + + programming language . the uml to c + + transformation in rational software architect and rational systems developer converts uml models to c + + . this article discusses various tips on how to achieve finer control over the c + + code generated when you run the uml to c + + transformation . this article is divided into several sections , with each section describing a technique . you don ' t need to refer to the sections in any particular order .\nby using the uml coloring plug - in , you can define rules to automatically color uml elements as they are placed on the diagram surface in either ibm rational software modeler or ibm rational software architect uml models . this helps you apply a consistent coloring scheme to model elements , based on element traits . coloring models in a consistent way can be a significant aid to improving others ' understanding of the model .\nin addition , these capabilities help managers manage the inherent risks involved in software projects , which currently have a discouraging 66 percent failure rate . from asset discovery through solution deployment , ibm rational solutions can provide a holistic view of an evolving technology to all stakeholders in the software development process , including :\nin 2003 , the software industry will experience an increase in mergers and acquisitions . software vendors with strong balance sheets will use their financial advantage , as the weaker vendors become consolidation targets .\nlearn how to create a platform - independent analysis model and realize use cases with ibm rational software architect version 7 . 5 . using the process outlined in this article can help you create model - driven architecture and maintain traceability of requirements from the use case model to the rational unified process ( rup ) analysis model .\nthroughout this article we\u2019ll explore the rational unified process in detail , examining the best practices , its fundamental building blocks , and the core life cycles that software will iteratively progress through , before we outline a few advantages and potential disadvantages to using the rational unified process in for your own projects . let\u2019s take a look !\nibm rational software testing and quality management solutions transform the way that teams work together to deliver enduring quality . offering a full set of software delivery process guidance , best practices , and integrated tools , these solutions support a broad range of heterogeneous applications to help testers and software quality teams achieve improvements in cost efficiency , quality metrics , and time - to - value for business - critical projects .\nthese pages are designed to put you on the fast track to efficient project management , improved return on assets and investments , and successful project delivery . your success is the primary focus of ibm rational software .\nibm gained test data management capabilities in 2005 through its acquisition of ascential software . its infosphere optim test data management solution supports data masking , data subsetting and data generation and integrates with the rational test workbench .\nif you purchase floating licenses , and you want to use license keys to control usage within your organization , you will instead log into the rational license key center to download the rational license manager and generate the appropriate license keys .\ndownloads : provides free trial copies of many of the rational products , along with evaluation resources and links to information on how to buy the product . support downloads and ibm partner ready for rational plug - ins are also available .\nthis series presents techniques for creating models to specify and communicate the architecture of software - intensive systems . it illustrates the elaboration of the online catering architecture for a fictional company , yummy inc . using an iterative approach , it describes the key architectural activities that are necessary to specify a software - intensive system with ibm rational software architect . part 1 of the series explained how to create a vision for the architecture during early stages of your project . in part 2 , we describe how the architecture is iteratively refined using rational software architect . both articles assume that readers are familiar with methodologies based on iterative development .\napplication lifecycle management deliver high - quality apps with collaborative , agile software development . read about alm\njira software essentials - second edition : plan , track , and release great applicati . . .\nthe complete software developer ' s career guide : how to learn your next programming . . .\nbefore you get lost in the deep indexes of google trying to figure out the best software testing tools for your needs , take a look at this trusty list developed by the software testing experts here at qasymphony . be sure to checkout qasymphony\u2019s software testing tools after spending some time here .\nwatchfire is a good recent example . \u201crational has products that span the software development lifecycle , from architecture and modeling to coding tools , but did not have many capabilities in the area of security , \u201d says weider , who founded the company to build software that automatically evaluates websites and web - based applications for\nthe uml to c + + transformation in ibm rational software architect version 7 . 0 transforms uml models to c + + sources . this article describes how you can extend the transformation to customize the generated sources .\nrational team concert is a collaborative software development tool that teams use to manage all aspects of their work , such as iteration and release planning , change management , defect tracking , source control , and build automation .\nweb site compliance rational policy tester provides content scanning analysis for privacy , quality , and accessibility compliance testing and reporting .\nibm rational performance tester is cloud enabled and offers web and desktop support , but its mobile support is extremely weak .\nthis article provides an overview of the extensibility features of the ibm rational software architect uml - to - wsdl transformation feature , and then it illustrates a technique to build extensions to support jms end points and soap headers .\nhe noted that rational is profitable and has a strong balance sheet , positioning the company well now that the worst of the technology bust seems to have passed . rational also has valued its independence for more than 20 years , he said .\nthe agile developer ' s handbook : get more value from your software development : get . . .\nsanta clara - based rational software corp . agreed to acquire sqa inc . for stock valued at $ 282 . 4 million . the maker of software for telecommunications and aerospace businesses said it will pay 0 . 86 share for each outstanding share of sqa , or $ 35 . 26 a share . sqa , of burlington , mass . , makes software that tests how well applications work on computer networks .\nthis probably fills an area where they [ rational ] were weak competitively ,\nsaid catlin wolfard , an analyst at arcadia investment corp .\nthis article discusses the use of the deployment architecture tools in ibm rational software architect 7 . 5 in modeling virtual systems . it describes how to represent virtual deployments in a topology and how to work with existing virtual images .\npure : : variants for ibm rational rhapsody is the most efficient tool to create and maintain reusable uml and sysml models .\nibm rational test workbench provides a complete set of enterprise - ready testing tools that cover testing needs throughout the development lifecycle .\nuse rational team concert to manage your agile project . code , run standups , plan sprints , and track work all in one place . rational team concert enables teams to more easily adopt and use agile development , resulting in increased productivity and responsiveness .\nmike devlin , who previously was rational ' s ceo , is the general manager of the new division reporting to steve mills .\nrational shareholders approved the acquisition on jan . 22 , 2003 , and the required worldwide government regulatory approval process has been completed .\nninety - eight of the fortune 100 companies , including ibm , already use rational ' s tools , according to the statement .\nrational lifecycle integration adapters extend the rational application lifecycle management ( alm ) solution with integrations to a number of third - party tools . customers are able to practice alm in a diverse lifecycle tools environment , allowing them to leverage their current lifecycle tools investments .\nas the diagram that follows shows , rational capabilities address the needs of system engineers and software engineers alike , whether they ' re working to transform their company ' s it organization or building a smarter product that will outshine the competition .\narmonk , n . y . - 21 feb 2003 : ibm ( nyse : ibm - news ) today announced the completion of its $ 2 . 1 billion acquisition of rational software corp . ( nasdaq : ratl - news ) .\napplication lifecycle management manage the flow of people , process and information across the software and systems delivery lifecycle .\nconsulting services : leads you to experts who can help you design , implement , and monitor software applications .\nrequirements workflow : used to define all potential requirements of the project , throughout the software development life cycle .\nmob4hire is a moderately well established testing community that specializes in functional and usability testing for mobile software only .\nthis article is the second in a three - part series looking at the use of uml modeling ( in particular , when using ibm rational software architect ) to model a detailed design of standardized web services . this article describes modeling web services and generating web service definition language ( wsdl ) using the uml 2 . 0 profile for software services .\nthe larger software vendors are trying to provide more of a total solution , which is creating larger portfolios for enterprises to buy from a single vendor . this is exemplified in the rational and precise deals . both were healthy software vendors ( precise demonstrated growth in this down economy ) , and ibm and veritas wanted to enlarge their software portfolios . much of the future consolidation will be with larger vendors expanding their software portfolios , squeezing out smaller vendors in the process . it is more likely that healthy midsize software vendors will be acquired because they are healthy . this will force these\nsqueezed\nvendors to look to be acquired , which will further perpetuate the consolidation cycle .\nibm rational provides a rich set of capabilities delivered as part of a collaborative and integrated range of products . rational software is powered by jazz technology and supported by proven best practice processes and an entire ecosystem of ibm and partner capabilities . our integrated tools allow practitioners to operate more efficiently to deliver innovative products and services that differentiate business performance in both good times and bad .\nlearn how to use the modeler plug - in for ibm rational software architect and the unified modeling language ( uml ) to model the standardized web services metadata . although the uml - to - xsd transformation is one of several model - to - model and model - to - text transformations delivered with rational software architect , this article focuses on modeling and generating the functional web services description language ( wsdl ) aspect and the nonfunctional web services policy framework ( ws - policy ) aspect .\nmodel - driven development ( mdd ) is a style of software development where the primary software artifacts are models from which code and other artifacts are generated . its goal is to improve the productivity and quality of enterprise application development . patterns play an important role in model transformation and code generation in mdd . this series of articles discusses in detail the model - driven and pattern - based development paradigm using ibm rational software architect , an integrated development environment supporting mdd .\nthe first part of this series ( uml traceability using requisitepro , rational software architect and birt , part 1 : reporting requirements ) focused on creating a birt report that connected ibm rational requisitepro proxy requirements with the uml model elements to which they were linked . this part of the tutorial shows you how to continue building that report to include requirements that trace to the proxy requirements .\nthis article discusses the new features of ibm rational software architect that are available in version 8 . 0 . it focuses primarily on the core features , thus it only lightly covers the new extensions . future articles might provide more details on those .\nin 2009 , the company launched its studiolive \u2122 series of digital mixers , which incorporate a firewire interface and integrate tightly with bundled presonus capture live - recording software ( 2009 ) , studio one artist daw ( 2009 ) , virtual studiolive bidirectional control software ( 2010 ) , and qmix monitor - mix control software ( 2012 ) . in 2012 , presonus integrated a custom version of rational acoustics \u2019 high - end smaart audio - analysis technology into virtual studiolive\u2014yet another first .\nentire team : collaborate and automate across the entire project lifecycle to help streamline software and systems development and delivery .\nassembling software development and delivery teams with multiple skill sets , encompassing knowledge of both new standards and legacy systems .\nremove waste and automate manual processes so that software can be delivered more efficiently , and with reduced cycle times .\nthe acquisition will allow ibm in armonk , new york , to provide a software development environment for companies that want to integrate their business processes and software infrastructure across their operations , including suppliers and customers , the companies said .\nrational software corp . , expanding its expertise in offering software - programming products , said it agreed to buy rival pure atria corp . in a stock deal initially valued at about $ 839 million . both companies ' stocks plunged , however , after sunnyvale - based pure atria said its first - quarter earnings would be far less than wall street had expected because of difficulties the company has had managing its own acquisitions . under terms of the acquisition , santa clara - based rational would pay 0 .\nversion 8 . 5 of ibm rational software architect introduced a new feature for importing microsoft visio diagrams . in this second article in a three - part series , rakesh choudhary describes how to import uml class and use case diagrams created in visio 2010 .\nthis article shows how to use ibm rational software architect to create a deployment topology diagram . after completing this exercise , you will be able to model the physical deployment of either a java enterprise edition ( jee ) or microsoft . net web application ."]}
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", "topic": 24}], "title": "oando", "paragraphs": ["over the years , oando plc has made a significant impact in the oil and gas industry especially in the downstream sector and has grown from one entity to seven that are now leaders in their different markets namely oando marketing , oando supply and trading , oando gas and power , oando energy services , oando exploration and production and oando terminalling .\nmr . boyo is the deputy group chief executive officer of the oando group . prior to this , mr . boyo doubled as the executive director , oando marketing limited and ceo of oando supply and trading limited .\noer concludes arrangement with oando plc for oando plc to acquire oer minority shares for a consideration of us $ 1 . 20 per share in cash\nin 2016 , oando plc completes strategic us $ 115 . 8 million gas and power agreement with helios . oando plc completes sale of akute ipp .\nin july 2012 , oando completed a reverse takeover ( \u201crto\u201d ) involving the former exile resources inc . to become oando energy resources inc . ( \u201coer\u201d ) . the rto was preceded by the restructuring of oando\u2019s shareholding in certain entities in the upstream exploration and production division of oando and transferring same to exile resources inc .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at oando , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the oando company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at oando .\noando cooking gas is a very good product , i will use dis medium to tell all of u out there that oando is good . . . . . t\n- oando energy resources inc . ( \u201c oer \u201d or the \u201c company \u201d )\n. . oh did i mention safety among others is taken seriously here at oando .\noando plc announces q1 2016 results , posts n4 . 1bn profit - after - tax\ni applied in - person . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at oando .\noando plc is africa\u2019s leading indigenous energy company operating in the upstream , midstream and downstream .\noando plc is a nigeria - based company that has strategic investments in energy companies across west africa . oando plc operates through subsidiaries , including oando marketing limited , engaged in the marketing of petroleum products , manufacturing and blending of lubricants ; gaslink nigeria limited , east horizon gas company , oando gas and power limited , akute power limited and central horizon gas company limited , engagaed in the distribution of natural gas for industrial customers ; oando supply and trading and oando trading , both engaged in the supply and distribution of petroleum products ; oando energy services , a provider of energy services , as well as oando exploration and production limited , active in the fields of exploration and production . in september 2012 , it acquired exile resources incorporated .\ncalgary , alberta , april 29 , 2016 - oando energy resources inc . ( \u201coer\u201d or the \u201ccompany\u201d ) ( tsx : oer ) announces that the outside date under oer\u2019s previously announced proposed plan of arrangement ( the \u201carrangement\u201d ) with oando plc and oando e & p holdings limited\neither bonus where others has declared their own . pls if oando is having problem could someone assist to inform me ? it given me headache everyday when i check the market update . it is only oando that is dropping . i wrote this so oando should encourage us ( investors\non monday , oando plc ( oando : lag ) closed at 6 . 40 , 16 . 36 % above the 52 week low of 5 . 50 set on sep 19 , 2017 .\nin september 2016 , oando announced the execution of a definitive agreement with a vehicle owned by funds advised by helios investment partners llp ( \u201chelios\u201d ) , a premier africa - focused private investment firm , to acquire 49 % of the voting rights in oando\u2019s midstream business subsidiary , oando gas and power limited .\nas a result of this and further to the announcement on june 30 , 2015 , a new company will be formed to hold interests in oando marketing limited , oando supply & trading limited , apapa spm limited , and oando trippmart limited . oando plc will retain 49 % shareholding in the newly formed corporate vehicle , with the consortium owning 49 % , and the residual 2 % owned by a local entity .\noando plc is organized functionally into a number of operating divisions . these divisions are grouped into three categories :\nshareholders requested a quick resolution to the issues with the petitioners to enable oando\u2019 management focus on building the brand .\noando said it had received a\nno objection\napproval from the sec for this increase in issued shares .\nspeculation in nigerian media was that the complaint related either to misrepresentations in oando\u2019s financial statements or to the price oando paid for the assets . it bought the conoco - phillips assets when a barrel of brent crude oil cost more than $ 100 .\noando is organised in three operating divisions : upstream , midstream and downstream . the upstream division is known as oando energy resources ( oer ) . oer is the largest local provider of rig services and the top nigerian exploration and production company . the midstream division is called oando gas & power ( og & p ; ) . og & p ; is responsible for building the biggest gas pipeline grid in sub - saharan africa , and for developing independent power stations including akute power , gaslink nigeria , alausa power and gas network services . the downstream division of oando consists of oando marketing plc ( omp ) , oando supply & trading ( ost ) and oando terminaling and logitstics ( otl ) . omp is the leading oil retail company in nigeria , ost is the biggest private and independent oil trading company in africa and otl is responsible for developing the infrastructure required by the downstream division .\nheadquartered in lagos , nigeria , oando is a leading independent african exploration and production company . the company\u2019s service portfolio includes exploration , production and marketing of petroleum products and distribution of gas . oando is the first company in nigeria to achieve being listed on both the south african and nigerian stock exchanges . through its upstream division oando energy resources ( oer ) , the company has an additional listing on the toronto stock exchange . oando owns more than 600 petrol stations throughout nigeria and employs around 1 , 000 employees\nly not impressed with the rate at which oando is dropping or falling in at the stock exchange market . should i be regretting\nalso , another representative of ansbury , mr . mike epelle , referred the task force to the ansbury\u2019s letter of august 17 , 2017 and explained that the controllers of whitmore ( another major institutional investor in oando plc ) , who are the same persons in control of oando plc , have frustrated every effort to constitute the board of oodp nigeria , the majority shareholder of oando plc .\noando plc , the integrated energy solutions provider with operations across west africa , today announced unaudited results for the nine months ended 30 september 2008 . oando has a primary listing on the nigerian stock exchange and a secondary listing on the jse limited ( jse ) .\nchannels tv , a nigerian broadcaster , reported on friday that some of the foreign investors in oando had filed a petition with the sec relating to oando\u2019s shareholding structure after it paid $ 1 . 65bn to buy the nigerian oil assets of conocophillips in july 2014 .\n\u201c\u2022ansbury ( indirect foreign investors in oando plc ) should write a letter to oando plc in response to the notice of meeting ( agm ) stating that there is no valid representation for oodp nigeria ( core investors in oando plc ) ; \u2022ansbury should file an action in court for an order postponing the agm or in the alternative , for an order of injunction restraining oando plc from entertaining any representation from oodp nigeria during the agm ; and \u2022ansbury should prepare a detailed written submission stating grounds upon which sec should postpone the agm . \u201d\nin 2005 , oando energy services was incorporated as an integrated oilfield services company to achieve the group\u2019s objectives in the upstream services industry .\nthe listing of the conversion shares increased oando\u2019s outstanding paid up shares from 12 . 034 billion ordinary shares to 12 . 431 billion ordinary shares . oando\u2019s market capitalisation however increased slightly from pre - conversion value of n99 . 082 billion to n99 . 451 billion after oando\u2019s share price dropped by 15 kobo or 1 . 84 per cent from opening value of n8 . 15 to close yesterday at n8 per share .\noando lekki refinery limited though yet to receive a refining licence , the oando group plans to construct a greenfield refinery in the lekki free trade zone with an optimal capacity size of 360 , 000 barrels per day ( 81per cent of the current total nameplate capacity of the countries four refineries .\nin 2014 , oando energy resources (\noer\n) listed on the tsx an affiliate company of oando plc entered into agreements with conocophillips (\ncop\n) to acquire its entire business interests in nigeria for a total cash consideration of ~ $ 1 . 5 billion . [ 6 ]\nin 2014 , oando divested the 128 km eastern horizon gas company ( ehgc ) franchise in a $ 250 million transaction with seven energy . [ 5 ]\nat the end of 2014 , oando had 9 . 1 - billion issued shares , about 2 - billion more than at the start of the year .\ngroup chief executive officer , oando plc , mr . wale tinubu , said that oando\u2019s strategy of growth across its business operations ; deleverage through the divestment of non - performing assets ; and profitability , by focusing on dollar denominated export earnings , has continue to steady the group against global and national economic headwinds .\nin july 2016 , oando entered into a tri - partite agreement with the vitol group , the world\u2019s largest independent trader of energy commodities and helios investment partner , a premier africa - focused private investment firm to form ovh ( formerly oando downstream ) the nation ' s leading supplier and distributor of refined petroleum products .\nthe group chief executive officer of oando plc , mr . wale tinubu has unveiled various strategies expected to boost the company\u2019s future performance and deliver returns to investors . oando had a rough patch , recording losses in 2014 and 2015 . however , it bounced back into profitability for the year ended december 31 , 2016 .\nnigerian integrated energy solutions provider , oando plc , is under investigation by the nigerian securities and exchange commission ( sec ) over alleged malpractices in its financial statements .\noando had doubled its turnover in the first quarter of this year as the indigenous energy group continued to reap from its strategic focus on assets optimization and deleverage .\noando\u2019s board of directors serve as the prudent fiduciary for shareholders and is responsible for proper management of the company . the board is made up of twelve ( 12 ) individuals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds of which four ( 4 ) are independent non - executive directors . the current directors of oando plc are as follows :\nat the end of 2014 oando\u2019s main shareholder , ocean and oil development partners , held 55 . 1 % . ocean and oil is 60 % - owned by delanson services , trustee for the family of businessman gabriele volpi , and 40 % by liberation management , trustee for the family of oando\u2019s ceo , jubril adewale tinubu .\nin 2014 , it concluded the acquisition of conocophillips\u2019 nigerian business through its upstream subsidiary , oando energy resources , making it the country\u2019s largest indigenous oil and gas producer .\nto contact oando plc , please visit . company data is provided by s & p ; global market intelligence . please use this form to report any data issues .\noando aims to continue growing reserves through harnessing existing resources while delivering sustainable value to stakeholders . through significant investments in local and offshore assets , oando\u2019s vision is to remain a cutting edge gas and oil company with world - class operations . the company has a firm stance on nurturing talented young people with an exposure and training initiative geared for accelerated learning . oando is committed to social and economic development of local communities in which the company operates . strong focus is placed of job creation and increasing local capacity .\nthe operations and activities of the oando group are in accordance with ethically acceptable and corporate governance best practices , as well as laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we operate .\nin june 2015 , oando entered into an agreement with hv investments ii b . v . , (\nhvi\n) , a joint venture owned by a fund advised by helios investment partners (\nhelios\n) and the vitol group (\nvitol\n) , for a cash investment of us $ 461 million in oando\u2019s downstream business . [ 7 ]\nin 2008 , oando developed a \u201c business partner non solicitation policy \u201d which all our business partners are required to execute . the key element of this measure is to ensure that our business partners also subscribe to the same high standards of integrity . the non - solicitation policy is a declaration that a business partner will not offer bribes to employees of oando plc .\nmr . silvano bellinato , representing ansbury had told the task force that ansbury is not a direct shareholder of oando plc and stated that the company was requested to attend the meeting following the last letter of ansbury , dated august 17 , 2017 sent to the sec , seeking the assistance of the commission for the postponing of the oando agm as per the evidences provided .\nepelle informed the task force that intervention of sec is necessary as the primary regulator to protect the interests of all shareholders and investing public in general . part of the reasons for the foreign investors\u2019 agitation against the proposed agm , vanguard learnt , was that ansbury is alleging that wale tinubu , the chief executive officer ( ceo ) of oando plc , is trying to prevent the main shareholder of oando , indirectly ansbury , from taking any decision in oando plc , because ansbury is planning to remove him ( tinubu ) from the position of ceo of the company .\nspeaking at the agm held in uyo , akwa ibom state , mr adeleke oladimeji , a shareholder of oando plc expressed concern on how media reports are gradually eroding shareholders\u2019 investment in the company .\noando is nigeria ' s largest indigenous oil and gas company with a production output of 43 , 000 boepd , enterprise value of n520 billion and market capitalisation value of n115 . 1 billion .\non december 20 , 2012 , oando announced that its subsidiary oando energy resources entered into agreements with conocophillips to acquire its entire business interests in nigeria for a total cash consideration of us $ 1 . 79bn plus customary adjustments . the deal is stated to be finalized around march 2013 . this is part of the company\u2019s strategic move to enter into the high profit margin upstream oil industry in nigeria .\nshares in oando , the nigeria - based oil and gas company , fell more than 9 % in lagos after a tv report that it was being investigated by the nigerian securities and exchange commission .\nthe ethics and compliance program strives to promote ethical conduct in all business dealings , train employees on ethical standards . the program is part of the effort to mitigate risks and address our core values . the oando code of conduct and ethics principally guide the business activities of the group and is applicable to all directors , managers , employees and all third parties who work for and on behalf of oando .\noando energy resources has a portfolio of oil and gas assets in nigeria and sao tome & principe . we hold interests in 14 licences for exploration , development , and production of oil and gas concessions .\nthe ceos of each operating entity have agreed their respective long term strategies following a major review in 2013 . our upstream operations , oando energy resources ( oer ) who operate our exploration and production ( e & p ; ) business , and oando energy services ( oes ) who operate the largest swamp drilling rig fleet in the niger delta , have focused their strategies on their people , their partnerships and new technology .\nmr . tinubu is the group chief executive officer of oando plc , a position he assumed after a successful stint as the executive director , finance and administration of the company from july 2000 to june 2001 .\nthe share price of oando plc surged to a two - year high last week , rising by 20 . 2 per cent as investors reacted to positive developments in the company and the successful completion earlier strategic initiatives .\nin that direction , oando has taken the bull by the horn by establishing two registered two refineries as subsidiaries \u2013 oando port - harcourt refinery limited and oando lekki refinery limited . oando port harcourt refinery limited was incorporated as part of efforts by the oando group to partake in the 2005 privatisation bid rounds of the federal government owned port harcourt refinery . in line with its privatisation agenda , initiated in 2002 , the obasanjo - led administration had called for bids from prospective investors to buy a 51 per cent stake in the port - harcourt and kaduna refineries . while the kaduna refinery had a nameplate capacity of 110 , 000 barrels per day , the two refineries which make up the port harcourt refinery had capacities totaling 210 , 000 barrels per day . the group\u2019s bid for the port - harcourt refinery was entered in conjunction with oil giant , shell petroleum development company ( spdc ) . however , its bid efforts were unsuccessful , as the refinery was sold to bluestar oil services consortium limited for an estimated $ 561 million , though the sale agreement was later cancelled and monies returned to the bid winner .\noando said it considered the complaint to be\nunsubstantiated , misleading and defamatory\n. however , it did not respond to questions from business day on why it had not released a stock exchange announcement about the sec investigation .\nabuja , march 6 nigerian oil company oando has dropped its lawsuit against the domestic securities and exchange commission ( sec ) , paving the way for a forensic audit of the firm , the regulator said in a statement on tuesday .\ncommenting on the transaction , oando plc\u2019s group chief executive , wale tinubu , said : \u201cdespite global economic headwinds , we have taken the proactive approach to establish a strategic partnership which will leverage oando\u2019s sector dominance , considerable local knowledge and expertise ; together with hvi\u2019s international , and technical capabilities . this partnership will reinvigorate nigeria\u2019s downstream sector and create one of africa\u2019s largest downstream operations . we are extremely confident in the success and potential returns this alliance will deliver . \u201d\noando , a $ 250 million ( market cap ) energy conglomerate with assets in the downstream , midstream and upstream sectors , is one of nigeria\u2019s largest independent oil companies and is listed on both the nigeria and south africa stock exchanges .\noando now sells and distributes one in every five litres of petroleum in nigeria via over 500 retail outlets , and has operations across west africa \u2013 ghana , togo , and the republic of benin . in a bid to improve the overall efficiency of the industry and to lower product cost for the consumer , oando is poised to construct the largest products terminal in sub - saharan africa in the lekki free zone and an offshore sub - marine pipeline delivery system in apapa .\nlater in the same year , the company acquired agip petroli\u2019s 60 per cent stake of agip nigeria plc , through an international bid . the company was subsequently rebranded oando plc in december 2003 , a name which it holds till date .\noando\u2019s business is organized into six divisions operating in the downstream , mid - stream and upstream industries . the divisions are marketing , supply & trading , terminal & logistics , gas & power , energy services , and exploration & production .\noando provided maximum opportunities for career growth and development . it is a management by objective work environment , where employees are recognised and rewarded for excellent perfomance . the culture of excellence is predominant , with employees wanting to out perform themselves . -\npeople listen to ceo of oando jubril tinubu ' s speech during the second day of the world economic forum meeting on africa , at the cape town international convention centre on may 9 , 2013 , in cape town . afp photo / rodger bosch\nmr . boyo has a bachelor ' s degree in law from kings college , university of london , england ( 1989 ) . he is also a member of the nigerian bar association . he serves on the board of several companies which include gaslink nigeria ltd , oando togo , oando ghana , west african refinery company , ( warco ) sierra leone , stallion properties , ocean and oil services , indunmines ltd , quantum voice systems ltd , i2i nigeria ltd . and lagos preparatory school ltd .\nalready , the nnpc has pledged its support for the establishment of the proposed greenfield refinery in lekki , lagos and also praised the efforts of other industry players like oando plc , for its commitment to establishing refineries in nigeria to boost local refining capacity .\nin arriving at a fair value for the ordinary shares of oando plc post rights issue , we used the forecast of the company as contained in the rights circular . we considered the following factors in arriving at the forecasts we used for the valuation :\noando plc . is a nigeria - based integrated energy solutions provider . the company operates through four segments : exploration and production ( e & p ) , supply and trading , gas and power , and corporate and others . the e & p segment is\nother moves by ansbury , vanguard learnt , also include removal of all the components of the board of directors , reject any proposal concerning the remuneration of the ceo and the directors of oando plc , and eventually reject the approval of the annual report 2016 .\ndirectors\u2019 induction program : newly appointed members of the board are educated on the provisions of the group\u2019s code of business conduct & ethics and other related policies as part of the induction program . the programme also includes on - site visits to some of oando\u2019s facilities . this well - rounded / intensive induction process helps the directors understand the diverse nature of the businesses , the ethical values to which oando subscribes and the culture of the organization ; thereby enabling them to discharge their duties to all stakeholders effectively and efficiently .\nfirst registrars nigeria limited , one of the leading registrars and transfer agents in nigeria , render registrar services to oando plc . they are responsible the issuance of share certificates , dividend warrants , maintenance of the share register and other related services to our shareholders .\naccording to the notes to the group\u2019s 2014 annual report , oando converted $ 929m of debt , part of which was incurred to fund the purchase of the conocophillips assets , into 650 . 8 - million common shares and 325 . 4 - million warrants .\non the 9th of december of every year , oando joins the rest of the world to commemorate the \u201cinternational anti - corruption day\u201d in a bid to further entrench the ideals of good corporate governance and international best practice as an essential part of the company\u2019s culture .\n( lagos , nigeria ) \u2013 oando plc ( \u201coando\u201d or the \u201cgroup\u201d ) , nigeria\u2019s leading indigenous energy group , listed on both the nigerian and johannesburg stock exchange , has announced a $ 210 million recapitalization of its downstream operations by hv investments ii b . v . , ( \u201chvi\u201d ) , a joint venture owned by helios investment partners ( \u201chelios\u201d ) , a premier africa - focused private investment firm and the vitol group ( \u201cvitol\u201d ) , the world\u2019s largest independent trader of energy commodities ( together , the \u201cconsortium\u201d ) .\noando is currently in the capital market to raise the sum of n54 . 58bn via a rights issue . the rights issue is on the basis of 2 new ordinary shares for every 1 ordinary share held as at the close of business on october 19 , 2012 . the rights issue is a critical step for oando towards the execution of its strategic expansion plans ; optimising its balance sheet and improving its leverage position . the net issue proceeds , estimated at n52 . 9bn after deducting the total cost of the issue , will be applied as follows :\noando plc is one of africa\u2019s largest integrated energy solutions provider with a proud heritage . it has a primary listing on the nigeria stock exchange and a secondary listing on the johannesburg stock exchange . with shared values of teamwork , respect , integrity , passion and professionalism ( tripp )\nat oando , we are guided by various corporate governance codes such as the securities and exchange commission\u2019s code of corporate governance for public companies 2013 ( nigeria ) , the king iii code of corporate governance ( south africa ) and by integration , other acceptable corporate governance best practices .\noando has in the meantime released a press statement calling the petitions unsubstantiated , misleading and defamatory , and has said the company is fully co - operating with the sec in the discharge of its duties by providing all appropriate clarifications and rebuttals on the matters raised in the said correspondence .\n\u201cfurthermore the petitions have been filed by ansbury inc ( \u201cansbury\u201d ) : this petitioner is not a shareholder of the company , but a shareholder in a company domiciled in a jurisdiction outside nigeria which in turn holds shares in a nigerian investment company that is a shareholder in oando . \u201d\napplying a relative valuation method to derive the value of ordinary shares of oando , we arrived at a fair value of n19 . 12 per share . the current market value of oando share is n14 . 40 while the rights issue price is n12 . 00 . this means that the rights were offered to shareholders at a discount to the market price while the market price is also trading at a discount to our fair value . on the basis of this , we recommend that existing shareholders take up their rights or trade it on the floors of the nse and jse .\nthe internal audit unit is an independent , objective assurance and consulting department designed to add value and improve oando\u2019s operations . the department helps oando businesses accomplish their objectives by bringing a systematic , disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management , control and governance processes . the department evaluates the adequacy , appropriateness , effectiveness and integrity of internal controls over financial reporting and business operations and proffer recommendations where weaknesses are noted . the internal audit performs a wide range of audit services including financial audits , compliance audits , operational audits , information technology audits , and investigations .\nreview of results oando ceo , adewale tinubu said , \u201cwe are pleased to announce today yet another strong performance , with gross profit of $ 138 . 63million , up 63 % over the same period in 2007 . this performance , anchored by superior and operating efficiency was largely driven by our supply and trading , marketing and increasingly , gas and power businesses . this reflects the diversity and strength of oando business model along the energy value chain . we are inspired by these results and confident that this positive trend will continue , leading to a robust year end performance . \u201d\noando\u2019s participation in the fight against corruption extends beyond the confines of our business operations . the company is actively involved in the global fight against corruption and the promotion of good corporate sustainability principles through its membership in a number of local and global anti - corruption organisations . these organizations include :\noando plc has just released its full year trading result to the floor of the nigerian stock exchange . the company , which has 905 , 084 , 628 units of shares outstanding , declared a turnover of n 336 . 859 billion and a profit after tax of n 10 . 096 billion .\noando plc yesterday concluded a debt - to - equity conversion with the listing of about 396 . 8 million ordinary shares that resulted from the transaction at the nigerian stock exchange ( nse ) . the transaction was valued at n3 . 17 billion at the closing value of the integrated energy group .\nin 2013 , oando plc succeeded in raising over n55 . 2 billion from the capital markets as its rights issue recorded 101 per cent subscription . the company issued 4 . 548 billion shares to existing shareholders at n12 per share between december 2012 and february 2013 with the intention of raising n54 . 6 billion . oando gas and power commissioned 10 . 4 mw alausa independent power plant to provide electricity to the lagos state secretariat complex . following the decommissioning of oes professionalism in 2013 , oes currently has a fleet of 4 rigs ; oes teamwork , oes respect , oes integrity and oes passion . [ 4 ]\noando gas and power is the largest private sector gas distributor and developer of captive power solutions in nigeria and handle our midstream operations . ogp aims to fund sustainable business growth in a manner that maintains value , minimizes costs and risks , creates successful stakeholder relationships and provides exciting growth and development opportunities for employees .\naccording to a report by nigerian newspaper , punch , the investigation was triggered by series of petitions filed by some foreign investors in relation to some changes in the shareholding structure of the company following a 2014 deal in which oando paid $ 1 . 65 billion for the acquisition of oil producing assets owned by conocophillips .\nshareholders of oando plc can specify the manner through which they want to receive the annual reports and other statutory reports of the company . shareholders who wish to receive correspondences from the company in an electronic format may complete the electronic delivery mandate form and return same to the company secretary or first registrars nigeria limited for processing .\nin 2012 , oando exploration and production limited (\noepl\n) signed a farm - in agreement with network exploration & production nigeria limited (\nnepn\n) for the acquisition of 40 % participating interest in the qua iboe field ( oml 13 ) subject to the consent of the minister of petroleum . [ 3 ]\nthe new company will be renamed ovh energy ( \u201covh\u201d ) to reflect its ownership structure and the commitment of its new shareholders . ovh will be led by a local management team , tasked with building the business , safely and efficiently . under the new business structure , the initial board will consist of mr . wale tinubu , group chief executive of oando plc . , as the chairman , mr . christian chammas , ceo of vivo energy , operating 1600 service stations across 16 african countries and other vitol and helios representatives . the current ceo , mr . yomi awobokun , will continue in his role . the service stations will retain the oando brand .\nin 2002 , ocean and oil led unipetrol ' s bid for a 60 % stake of agip nigeria plc , a rival petroleum marketing firm , owned by agip petroli bv , an italian - based oil company . the merged company was named oando plc in 2003 , making the company the largest downstream petroleum marketing company in nigeria .\noando plc is one of africa\u2019s largest integrated energy solutions providers with a proud heritage . it has a primary listing on the nigerian stock exchange and a secondary listing on the johannesburg stock exchange . it all started in 1956 when esso commenced business operations in nigeria as a petroluem marketing company . 1976 saw the government of nigeria buying esso and renaming it unipetrol . by 1991 unipetrol went public with 60 % of the shares going to investors . 1994 saw ocean and oil holdings being founded to supply and trade petroluem products in nigeria and worldwide . in 2002 , ocean and oil holdings acquired 60 % shares of agip nigeria plc and by 2003 unipetrol nigeria plc merged with agip nigeria plc to give birth to oando .\nin a response to the petitions and allegations of the foreign investors the management of oando plc had stated : \u201cthe company\u2019s position remains that these petitions have no merit as the issues raised have received board , shareholder and where required , sec approval . other matters highlighted by the petitioners could have been directed to the company and would have received the necessary clarification . \u201d\nhe also noted that oando acquired a n108 billion medium - term - loan with 11 nigerian banks ; this medium term five - year consolidated facility , with a three - year moratorium on principal , enabled the overall restructure of the group\u2019s obligations , which has reduced its borrowings significantly by 29 per cent to n225 . 9 billion in the first quarter of 2017 from n355 . 4 billion .\noando plc . is a nigeria - based integrated energy solutions provider . the company operates through four segments : exploration and production ( e & p ; ) , supply and trading , gas and power , and corporate and others . the e & p ; segment is involved in the exploration for and production of oil and gas through the acquisition of rights in oil . . . ( more )\noando was originally founded in 1956 as esso africa by exxon , an american corporation . in the late 1970s the government of nigeria bought majority shares in the company and it was rebranded as unipetrol nigeria . in the early 1990s the company was publically listed and later that year 60 % shares were sold to citizens of nigeria . by 2001 unipetrol had acquired 51 % shares in gaslink nigeria , a company responsible for over 150km of gas pipelines . between 2000 and 2001 ocean and oil , a private investment firm co - founded by benedict peters in 1990 , acquired 42 % of unipetrol . the following year ocean and oil led the acquisition of a 60 % stake in agip nigeria , a rival company . in 2003 the company was renamed to oando plc and became known as the largest nigerian downstream petroleum company .\nour downstream operations consist of our terminals and logistics business and the retailing of our refined petroleum products . oando marketing plc ( omp ) manages this aspect of our business with a distribution network of over 470 retail service stations . the omp strategy is to become a retail company that delivers a good return on investment in the smartest possible way , using sustainable means and technology and relying on the best people .\nin supporting the company\u2019s fight against corruption and unethical practices , the company established a framework through which errant business partners may be suspended or blacklisted for failure to comply with oando policies and procedures and the code of business conduct and ethics . the policy covers the adherence by business partners to contractual terms , safety , standards of ethics , financial propriety and human rights in the provision of goods and / or services .\nexplaining some of past initiatives , tinubu noted that the company deleveraged its balance sheet through the divestment of its upstream services company oando energy services and embarked on the expansion of its retail and gas footprint through a strategic partnership with helios investment partners and vitol group to recapitalise its downstream business for $ 210million and the $ 115 . 8 equity buy - in of its gas and power business by helios investment partners .\nthe securities and exchange commission , sec , has moved in to douse tension ahead of the 40th annual general meeting ( agm ) of oando plc scheduled for next week monday in uyo , akwa ibom state . ansbury , the indirect foreign investors in the major oil company , had sent another petition to the commission , seeking to suspend the agm over what they see as failure of corporate governance in the major oil company .\nsmart objectives have been developed by senior management to push forward these strategies . we have already begun to make progress and we have identified areas of investment that will allow us to adapt , improve and ultimately achieve our ambition to become the trusted investment , employer and partner of choice . we remain committed to our social responsibilities with our continued support of the oando foundation with funding and donations in kind from our corporate businesses .\noando is committed to doing business with only reputable , honest and qualified businesses . the company and its employees exercise due care and take reasonable steps and precautions , geared towards evaluating the anti - corruption and bribery risks of engaging with prospective business partners . in an increasingly complex global business environment , it is crucial for us as a company to know exactly who our business partners are and the reputational risks when dealing with them .\noando became the 21st member to sign unto the convention on november 16 , 2009 . following the recent business integrity failure and regulatory lapses in nigeria , the cbi began to focus on the promotion of a collaborative approach of promoting public - private sector partnership by hosting roundtable discussions with select groups of leaders of key government regulatory bodies and members of the business community to identify and implement sustainable models for corporate control against corrupt practices in nigeria .\nin the downstream and trading business , tinubu said that oando is currently diversifying markets and deepening relationships with refineries in order to increase west - africa presence . \u201cin 2018 , the company will expand operations across africa , specifically to southern african development community ( sadc ) and east africa community ( eac ) while 2019 to 2020 will see the company focus of assets acquisitions to drive forward expansion into other major african markets , \u201d he stresses . .\nvanguard learnt that sec has already set up an 11 - man task force to look into the matter and report back for it to take action before the agm date . in the interim report of the first meeting of the task force which vanguard sighted , titled , \u2018serious concern to corporate governance existence , gross abuse of corporate governance and financial mismanagement in oando plc\u2019 , the task force outlined three possible ways forward for the corporate dispute as follows :\nafter completing his academic education , benedict peters launched his career . he held various senior roles in banking , commodity trading and the nigerian oil and gas industry . in the early 1990s he became the co - founder of ocean and oil limited , known today as oando , a petroleum exploration and trading company . in 1994 peters joined mrs as managing director . mrs is a major downstream petroleum firm and the owner of all chevron / texaco petrol stations throughout west africa .\ndisclosing some of other initiatives to the capital market community , tinubu said in the midstream business ( power and gas ) of the company , the current initiative is to grow aggregate gas pipeline utilisation portfolio to an average of 70mmscfd , commence operation of gas trading platform , design and commence implementation of appropriate financing plan for oando gas & power ( ogp ) . he added in 2018 , the company would grow aggregate gas pipeline utilisation portfolio to an average of 100mmscf / day .\nnue for the conference attendees to learn more about oando\u2019s businesses and operations . we also got the opportunity to speak on two panel sessions where we led conversations around \u201cinvesting in the future of nigeria for sustained economic development & growth\u201d and \u201cthe independent producers\u2019 role in the future of upstream production\u201d . it was also our pleasure to host the networking lunch event on the second day of the event where key industry stakeholders were able to build and rekindle relationships as well as share key ideas .\nrecently the media has been agog with the news of oando plc and two petitioners alleging gross abuse of corporate governance and financial mismanagement . the petitioners , alhaji dahiru managal and ansburyinc , further requested a postponement of the company\u2019s 40th agm pending the close of the securities exchange commission\u2019s ( sec ) investigation . however on conclusion of its initial finding , the sec saw no material evidence that would warrant a postponement of the agm , further reiterating the company\u2019s position that the petitions lacked merit .\nas the largest integrated energy solutions group in sub - saharan africa it is our responsibility to develop a business model that protects our future and sustains our economic , social and environmental viability . we need to continue to deliver returns to our investors , provide employment opportunities and partner with stakeholders and others that share our vision in mutually beneficial relationships . these factors are critical to our business . at oando , sustainability is not incidental to the way we do business , it is fundamental to it .\nmr . boyo started his career with chief rotimi williams ' chambers , a leading nigerian law firm , where he specialized in shipping and oil services and worked on several joint venture transactions between the nnpc and major international oil companies . he was also a member of the team that represented the refineries in the nnpc judicial enquiry . he joined the ocean and oil group in 1994 , where he developed and managed the operations department before his appointment in july 2001 as executive director , oando plc .\nin 2007 , oando energy services acquired two oil drilling rigs in nigeria\u2019s niger delta . in 2008 , the company emerged nigeria\u2019s first indigenous oil company with interests in producing deep water assets through the acquisition of equity in two oil blocks . by 2009 , the company had acquired 5 swamp rigs and in 2010 , the company launched its first independent power plant for the lagos water corporation . the project involved the construction of a 12 . 5mw power plant to provide uninterrupted power supply to the lagos water corporation .\ngrmc is a management committee established pursuant to the enterprise risk management strategy of oando plc . the committee is mandated to develop policies and procedures for identifying , measuring and controlling risks identified in the group\u2019s risk universe . the committee provides assurance to the board and the risk environment healthsecurity safety and quality committee on the adequacy of the group\u2019s risk management systems as implemented and evaluate the group\u2019s risk profile , the action plans in place to manage high risks , and the progress against plans to achieve the group\u2019s risk strategy .\nthe company has grown significantly over the last ten years since the 2003 merger of unipetrol nigeria plc and agip nigeria plc to form oando . we considered it appropriate to conduct a major review of our businesses and strategic direction in 2013 . our long term perspective is transformational . our ambitions involve the autonomous and self - sustaining ability of our six primary divisions . discussions with respective chief executive officers ( ceos ) for each operating entity and senior management within the group were held to agree on the future direction of the company .\noando energy resources is a leading african exploration and production company . an independent oil and gas company with world - class operations , we are at the cutting edge of africa\u2019s upstream sector , with significant investments in a robust portfolio of oil and gas fields , as well as participating interests in onshore and offshore producing assets . our extensive asset base covers exploration , development , and production assets for both oil and gas , situated on and offshore in nigeria , and the exclusive economic zone ( eez ) of s\u00e3o tom\u00e9 and pr\u00edncipe .\nbalance sheet analysis . oando increased total assets by 119 % from $ 950m to $ 2 . 01bn in september 2008 while total liabilities grew by the same margin all driven mainly by the increased level of business activities . strategic acquisitions in the upstream sector have led to significant increases in our fixed asset balances , especially in the energy services and exploration & production businesses . this translated to the 30 % growth in total assets . the company intends to continue its drive towards building a sustainable business profile anchored on upstream business operations and gas distribution .\nprospects for the future the upstream and midstream operations will be the main drivers of oando\u2019s growth in the medium to long term . the marketing division is expected to sustain its current leadership role in supply management and on - time delivery of petroleum products to all our outlets . the company recently signed an agreement with a major fast moving consumer goods player thus boosting its non - fuel revenue potential . efficient management of its working capital ; effective supply chain management and trade receivable balances will ensure the company continues to show year on year growth in profitability .\noando\u2019s earliest roots can be traced to the formation of esso africa in 1956 . esso africa was a petroleum marketing company , a subsidiary of the exxon corporation of usa . in 1976 , the nigerian government purchased a controlling stake in the company and rebranded the company as unipetrol nigeria . on 1 march 1991 , unipetrol became a public limited company . later on in the same year , the nigerian government sold 60 % equity to the nigerian public in an initial public offering . by february 1992 , unipetrol was listed on the nigerian stock exchange . [ 1 ]\nfrom a medium - sized oil and gas company , with its focus primarily on the downstream oil segment , oando plc has metamorphosed into a full - scale energy conglomerate , with operating divisions which cut across the entire energy service or value chain . formerly unipetrol plc , the company has a primary listing in the petroleum marketing sector of the nigerian stock exchange and obtained a secondary listing on the johannesburg stock exchange ( jse ) , south africa in november 2005 , after meeting the requisite conditions for a cross - border inward listing set by the country\u2019s exchange authorities .\nat oando , we select our vendors on merit , competence , pricing , timely delivery through a competitive bidding process . the procurement department identifies suitable and qualified vendors who have the capability to provide the required services or solutions to meet the user department\u2019s requirement at the most competitive price . only valid vendors with track records of performance are selected and registered for business dealings . the performance of vendors is monitored to determine if the business relationship should be continued or discontinued . non \u2013 performing vendors are blacklisted and deactivated from the oracle and unqualified vendors are not registered .\noando became a signatory to the global compact in july 2009 and has been an active participant in the local network of the global compact in nigeria . the company is also a pioneer member of the global compact lead platform ; a corporate sustainability leadership forum that provides the opportunity to implement the blueprint for corporate sustainability leadership ( developed in close consultation with a large number of corporate participants and stakeholders and widely endorsed by business , governments , and civil society at the leader\u2019s summit in new york in june 2010 ) , and share related outcomes and learnings with the broader universe of companies .\nin 2011 , oando gas and power commissioned 128 km ehgc pipeline , the pipeline was built under a joint venture arrangement with the nigerian gas company ( ngc ) , a subsidiary of the nigerian national petroleum corporation ( nnpc ) ] . the gas infrastructure has the capacity to deliver up to 100 million standard cubic feet per day ( mmscf / d ) of natural gas and will deliver an initial 22mmscf / d of gas to its maiden customer , united cement company ( unicem ) , to fuel its new 2 . 5million metric tonnes per annum cement plant , located in mfamosing , akampka local government area of cross river state .\nkey extracts of the three - month report for the period ended march 31 , 2017 showed that oando group grew its top - line by 116 per cent to n138 . 27 billion in first quarter 2017 compared with n63 . 9 billion recorded in comparable period of 2016 . gross profit also increased by 53 per cent from n8 . 7 billion in first quarter 2016 to n13 . 4 billion in first quarter 2017 . the company recovered from a pre - tax loss of n461 million in first quarter 2016 with a pre - tax profit of n494 million in 2017 . the company also reduced its net indebtedness by 29 per cent from n316 . 6 billion in first quarter 2016 to n225 . 9 billion in first quarter 2017 ."]}
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", "topic": 12}], "title": "dolphin music", "paragraphs": ["mr davies was invited to write this review by dolphin music . learn more .\nphillip harrison was invited to write this review by dolphin music . learn more .\nsteve reynolds was invited to write this review by dolphin music . learn more .\npin a was invited to write this review by dolphin music . learn more .\njames buckingham was invited to write this review by dolphin music . learn more .\nroland denning was invited to write this review by dolphin music . learn more .\no yates was invited to write this review by dolphin music . learn more .\njemima harrison was invited to write this review by dolphin music . learn more .\npaul underwood was invited to write this review by dolphin music . learn more .\n101 masterpieces of music and their composers ( a dolphin reference book no . 081 )\nthe remarkable life and tragic death of pioneering south l . a . music producer john dolphin\nrelaxing music for stress relief . healing music for meditaion , soothing for massage , deep sleep , spa\njohn dolphin , left , and billie holiday , center , talking at dolphin ' s of hollywood . ( credit : dolphin ' s of hollywood entertainment )\nmr williams , who founded liverpool - based online music equipment retailer dolphin music , died after reportedly becoming lost in a forest with his friend jason tavaria in verbier .\nthe remarkable life and tragic death of south l . a . music producer john dolphin | l . a . weekly\ndolphin had done ivy a favor by recording the singer ' s music , which never made any money . ivy believed otherwise , and killed dolphin for money that wasn ' t there .\nsleep music 5 - dolphins and wave sounds wsleep music 5 - dolphins and wave sounds will lull you to sleep ill lull you to sleep . or sit back and relax to the music .\n101 masterpieces of music and their composers ( a dolphin reference book no . 081 ) : martin bookspan : 9780385057219 : urltoken books\njohn and wife ruth dolphin , who took over the business upon his death in 1958 . ( credit : dolphin\u2019s of hollywood entertainment )\n\u201cwhere are \u00fc now\u201d and electronic dance music helped justin bieber sing for grown - ups . a story of how music is made today .\ncaroline boyce also acts as administrator for the music catalogs such as keith allison of git - tar keith music formerly of paul revere & the raiders .\n\u201curgent : if anyone has or knows rob williams of dolphin music\u2019s mobile , please send . mtn rescue in progress , \u201d he wrote last night .\ndolphin\u2019s of hollywood was bustling even while the entrepreneur\u2019s radio show , \u201charlem hit parade , \u201d was on air . ( credit : dolphin\u2019s of hollywood entertainment )\n\u201che was just a businessman with a love for music , \u201d jamelle said .\nafter dolphin ' s murder , his wife , ruth , took over management of the store , which closed in 1989 . but over the following decades , dolphin ' s cultural contributions all but vanished from the public eye . thanks in part to the efforts of dolphin ' s grandson , jamelle dolphin , that ' s finally changing .\ngreat service by both dolphin music and gary the delivery driver who delivered my order almost to the second of the promised time . once again thank you . alan from st helens\nmagic dolphin music is dedicated to keeping the legacy of boyce & hart alive by connecting with fans through social media and by promoting it ' s music catalog for usage in television , movies , commercials , and to have its songs recorded by new or existing artists .\ncaroline boyce formed magic dolphin music , inc . in 1995 as the result of music copyrights reverting to her as widow of singer / songwriter tommy boyce . tommy is best known for playing a pivotal role in creating the monkee sound with his songwriting partner bobby hart .\nrelaxing music for deep sleep . delta waves . calm background for sleeping , meditation , yoga\n\u201cyou related to john dolphin ? \u201d is a question he\u2019s fielded on a regular basis .\ndolphin eventually prevailed , leading a march in protest of a police blockade of his business in 1954 .\ndolphin\u2019s of hollywood was always open for business\u201424 hours a day including on sundays\u2014and popularized a new marketing strategy\u2014\u201cbuy one , get one free\u201d\u2014that became one of the record industry\u2019s most profitable sales campaigns . dolphin was said to have pioneered the \u201ccrossover\u201d music concept and broadcast black music on white radio station krkd . white youth would fill the record shop in south l . a . \u2014skipping wallach\u2019s music city in hollywood\u2014to hear the latest , most popular acts on am radio including chuck berry , little richard , big moma thornton , the platters , the cadillacs , the silhouettes , fats domino and a host of others who made music history .\nin 1958 , dolphin was murdered in his office by a disgruntled songwriter ; the incident was witnessed by bruce johnston who had come by to see if dolphin would sign an unknown band from hawthorne , the beachboys .\nlos angeles ( cbsla . com ) \u2014 jamelle dolphin learned at an early age his surname held weight .\ndolphin ' s grandson hopes the new production will reignite interest in john dolphin ' s artistic contributions , not just to african - american or l . a . music but to culture as a whole .\nsoon we will have his name on a star on hollywood ' s walk of fame , where it belongs .\nto l . a . residents , however , john dolphin was iconic \u2014 the founder of dolphin\u2019s of hollywood , a name that emerged in defiance during an era of racial segregation and during the infancy of rock \u2018n\u2019 roll .\nhis influence grew , and dolphin\u2019s of hollywood became a local chain and a destination for wide - eyed singers .\n\u201ceverybody wanted to be a singer back then . john dolphin was the outlet for them , \u201d jamelle said .\nthat influence became his undoing , when a misguided singer , percy ivy , shot and killed dolphin in 1958 .\nlong before musicians toked up in laurel canyon or hair - metal bands prowled the sunset strip , l . a . ' s african - american community fostered a vibrant music scene , concentrated in jazz clubs along central avenue in the 1930s and 1940s . it set the stage for the success of a man by the name of john dolphin ( 1902 - 1958 ) , an african - american businessman , record label owner and music producer whose store , dolphin ' s of hollywood , became a nexus for r & b music and the early days of rock & roll .\nin 1991 two essex boys with a passion for music had a vision , most music stores and guitar shops seemed sad , lacking atmosphere , direction or any retail know - how so they decided to inject some new ideas into the music industry and p . m . t was born . over twenty years later , pmt is now one of the most established brands in musical instruments & music equipment retail and has firmly positioned itself as the uk ' s finest supplier of guitars , drums , synths , keyboards , live sound & pa systems , computer music and recording products .\ndolphin was known for highlighting the accomplishments of african - american artists who were casualties of\ncrossover music ,\nwhen white musicians would rerecord songs originally created by african - american musicians , leaving the original artists little or no recognition to the original recording artists . at the time , krkd was a predominantly white radio station , but by buying airtime on it and other white stations , and broadcasting from his store , dolphin popularized the black music format , bringing much - deserved attention to the original artists . his efforts helped introduce african - american music to all audiences , years before motown .\n\u201cthat was the first thing people would ask me when they heard my last name was dolphin , \u201d he said .\nthis very informative book : 101 masterpiece of music & their composers by martin bookspan is really a reference book to classical music . it consists of biographies of great composers ; background notes and key passages ; critical evaluations and current records and tapes .\n\u201cbefore motown existed , there was the john dolphin story , \u201d reads a promo . jamelle stands firm in the sentiment .\nbut what exactly is dolphin ' s legacy , and why hasn ' t it been recognized before now ? a new musical opening this week called recorded in hollywood , co - written by dolphin ' s grandson , seeks to answer those questions .\n\u201cwe\u2019re trying to do something outside the box , \u201d he added , because dance music \u201chad become so congested and homogeneous . \u201d\na new play , \u201crecorded in hollywood , \u201d will run from april 11 through may 17 at the lillian theatre in hollywood to recall an often overlooked era of music in los angeles . based on the biography of the innovative music entrepreneur , the play recounts the days of the popular dolphin\u2019s of hollywood record shop and includes a memorable score of 16 original songs and covers of original tunes launched by dolphin , including sam cooke\u2019s \u201cyou send me , \u201d \u201cearth angel\u201d by the penguins and \u201cwheel of fortune\u201d by the hollywood flames .\ndolphin\u2019s wife , now a single mother to five children \u2014 one of them jamelle\u2019s father \u2014 took over her husband\u2019s empire . but eventually dolphin\u2019s of hollywood closed its doors , the first location in south l . a . being the last to shutter in 1989 .\njohn dolphin , aka lovin ' john , was born in alabama and raised in oklahoma ; he landed in los angeles by way of detroit . in 1948 , he opened dolphin\u2019s of hollywood in south los angeles , on vernon near central avenue . dolphin put\nhollywood\nin the name of his store because laws would not allow a black individual to operate a business in hollywood at the time . as dolphin reasoned , if he couldn ' t bring his people to hollywood , then he would bring hollywood to them .\nthe business partners had met at liverpool university and launched the music equipment and instrument firm dolphin music . they are one of the leading providers of musical equipment on the internet and have also opened a flagship guitar shop in liverpool city centre . they employ 54 staff and have achieved sales in excess of \u00a39 . 2 million in 2007 , when it was ranked britain ' s 11th fastest - growing company .\nand thus , we can feature miles davis\u2019s three different recordings of the standard \u201con green dolphin street\u201d without fear of boredom or repetition .\nprime members enjoy free two - day shipping and exclusive access to music , movies , tv shows , original audio series , and kindle books .\njamelle dolphin , who grew up in santa monica , works as a marketing director and real estate broker , and continues to run and operate dolphin ' s of hollywood llc , a record company , with his brother and sister . in 2011 , he published a book about his grandfather , recorded in hollywood : the john dolphin story . he set out to write it in 2008 but quickly learned how much work would be involved .\nget the most out of your experience with a personalized all - access pass to everything local on events , music , restaurants , news and more .\n\u201cdolphin\u2019s of hollywood\u201d opens saturday with performances fridays and saturdays at 8 p . m . and sundays at 3 p . m . through may 17 .\nthe two had recorded music together but the songs were never released . and after a disagreement over money and ownership of the recordings , ivy came armed to dolphin\u2019s office in hollywood , where his once - shunned business had eventually expanded . he was fatally shot in the chest and died at his desk .\ndolphin started operating his own independent record labels in 1950 . he sold his first label , recorded in hollywood , to decca in 1954 , then launched lucky records , which was followed by two more labels , money and cash . throughout , dolphin urged all his artists to retain their own publishing rights . but that wasn ' t enough to prevent a disgruntled artist , percy ivy , from marching into dolphin ' s office in 1958 and shooting him to death .\n\u2019 compilation . satriani is also extending his decades - long relationship with sony music and has signed a new multi - album deal with legacy for future recordings .\nmore than 60 years ago , his grandfather , a music promoter earning a living as a used - car salesman , had just moved to l . a . from detroit . but dolphin was quick to establish himself , opening the first 24 - hour record store in los angeles , off central avenue , in 1948 .\n\u201cjohn started from scratch and evolved into one of the most important figures in the history of american music , \u201d said jamelle dolphin who penned the biography of his grandfather . \u201cwhen he realized that no one was going to let him open his record store on all - white hollywood boulevard , he brought hollywood to central avenue . by naming the store \u2018dolphin\u2019s of hollywood , \u2019 he was telling the world that he was going to stare discrimination in the face and not blink . \u201d\ndolphin music have taken over three months to deliver a product to me , with no communication to tell me it would take so long , and didn ' t respond on their inquiries and complaints e - mail address when i contacted them to ask if something had happened to my package . would never use again . 0 / 10 .\nmr . bieber at the billboard hot 100 music festival . \u201ci\u2019m just breaking through as being accepted by the masses and not necessarily a young generation ,\nhe said .\n\u201crecorded in hollywood : the john dolphin story\u201d gives long - overdue credit to the man jamelle says influenced the likes of sam cooke , the penguins and the hollywood flames .\noperating on dance - music terms , skrillex and diplo did no promotional buildup for the song . at midnight as feb . 27th began , they suddenly released their debut album as a duo , \u201cskrillex and diplo present jack \u00fc . \u201d the pop - oriented songs , diplo said , are \u201ca huge departure for ourselves ; also for dance music . \u201d\njustin bieber , in front , and skrillex performing \u201cwhere are \u00fc now\nas part of the billboard hot 100 music festival at jones beach theater in wantagh , n . y .\n\u201con green dolphin street\u201d : what a strange name for a song . it was a theme song for a film , but who wrote it ? does anybody even remember the film ?\nthe ruling on brown v . board of education wouldn\u2019t come for six years . but during that time , dolphin built on his influence and established recorded in hollywood , his first record label , in 1950 .\nthis is the classic description of the basic repetroir . glad to have gotten my hands on a copy . agreat reference to find the greatest pieces of music . we are on our own to find the best contmeporty recordnings .\na radio show would follow . \u201charlem hit parade , \u201d taking its name from the billboard chart , broadcast on krkd , with dolphin using it as an outlet to promote the work of up - and - coming artists .\nthere was something very different going on in the eighties : changes in the world economy meant that spending hit a low . fashions changed , but more importantly , pop music changed it ' s face again . the synthesizer that we all knew and loved for it ' s odd and unpredictable noises became more and more sophisticated , until whole records could be created completely electronically . the popularity of disco , kick started a dance music movement that has lasted until today .\nthe town was well and truly painted , with orange amps and cabs behind all the biggest names in contemporary music . magazine covers , tv , posters , papers . . . there was simply no escaping the glare of the brand .\nnow , decades later , with the last of what would become six dolphin\u2019s of hollywood locations closing its doors in the 1990s , jamelle is keeping his grandfather\u2019s legacy alive with a musical opening this weekend in , where else , hollywood .\n\u201cthey wouldn\u2019t allow a black person to operate a black business in hollywood , so he opened the shop on central and called it dolphin\u2019s of hollywood , \u201d jamelle explained . \u201che said he was going to bring hollywood to central . \u201d\nscreams greeted the song\u2019s opening whoosh ; there were loud , high - pitched singalongs as the lyrics flashed on screen . \u201cjustin , c\u2019mere , \u201d skrillex called out , and mr . bieber climbed up to join him , dancing alongside skrillex on top of the long d . j . console as the \u201cdolphin\u201d trilled . the pop star was in the realm of dance music and the d . j . was a pop hitmaker . for this top 10 moment , their paths had converged .\nhalfway through , the track pauses , then offers another hymnlike verse ; the dance beat returns , a little pushier with electronic handclaps , and the refrain and \u201cdolphin\u201d carry the song to the end , with a final , echoing \u201ci need you the most . \u201d\naccording to jamelle , his grandfather paid for everything in cash , never borrowed money and was never in debt . although dolphin was a savvy businessman , jamelle also describes his grandfather as a consummate family man , one whose life was cut short by senseless tragedy .\ngreen dolphin street is a 1947 film starring lana turner , van heflin , and donna reed about two english sisters who fall in love with the same man and the confusion that follows . it\u2019s complicated , and you can check wikipedia for the plot details if you want .\nmr . bieber also started turning up as jack \u00fc\u2019s surprise guest when diplo and skrillex worked the spring and summer electronic dance music festivals , beginning with the ultra music festival in miami on march 29 . mr . bieber still marvels at the response . \u201ceveryone\u2019s applauding and cheering , and giving me a reaction that i never thought i would get , especially for that type of crowd , \u201d he said . \u201ci\u2019m just breaking through as being accepted by the masses and not necessarily a young generation . it opened my eyes to a whole new audience , a whole new platform . \u201d\nthanks to jamelle ' s book , john dolphin ' s story has inspired a biographical theater production called recorded in hollywood : the musical , opening this week at the lillian theatre . it features a live band onstage and an 18 - member ensemble , performing 16 original songs as well as covers of hits that dolphin helped champion , including\nyou send me\nby sam cooke ,\nearth angel\nby the penguins and\nthe wheel of fortune\nby the hollywood four flames . his radio show and the store were among the first places where white audiences heard them .\na brand new addition to the reason family is the attractively priced reason essentials which does exactly what it say on the tin . this entry level daw delivers pro quality recording , editing , effects , instruments , and mixing tools and is user friendly enough to ensure you get to focus on your music .\nthe 29 - year - old died after he and business partner , jason tavaria , who together run a multi - million pound music firm , became separated from their party during a blizzard at the swiss resort of verbier , while on a trip with michelle dewberry , the winner of bbc television reality show the apprentice .\nfor nearly 10 years , dolphin recorded a host of top acts on a series of record labels with evocative names like \u201clucky , \u201d \u201cmoney , \u201d \u201ccash\u201d and \u201crecorded in hollywood\u201d and helped launch the careers of jesse belvin , charles mingus , pee wee crayton , major lance and many others who would eventually change the way teenagers listened to music . his cavernous store had a big , plate - glass window to showcase famous disc jockeys spinning the latest platters ( 45 rpm ) for eager teens . names like hunter hancock ( \u201cooold h . h . \u201d ) , dick \u201chuggy boy\u201d hugg and charles trammel performed live and would often greet customers and sign autographs .\nandy cooper penned more than a dozen original songs to which the musical is set , with music director stephan terry amping up the nostalgia with hits like cooke\u2019s \u201cyou send me , \u201d the penguins\u2019 \u201cearth angel , \u201d and \u201cwheel of fortune\u201d by the hollywood flames , all songs jamelle says first broke on the dolphins of hollywood radio show , also featuring .\nit was a very important project for me and deeply extensive ,\njamelle tells l . a . weekly .\nso much of the information about john dolphin and dolphin ' s of hollywood was scattered . it seemed as though there was never more then a paragraph or two in any one place . although much of the information i found was documented , i also spent many hours interviewing family , friends and old acquaintances . it took about two years to complete the research and interviews . the original manuscript was double in size and had to be cut down for the book . much was left out , and i am still gathering information and continuing to learn more about my grandfather every day .\nmiles davis never stood still . similar to coltrane and picasso , davis\u2019s artistic evolution stemmed from a restless pursuit of new ideas and a desire to always keep his music fresh . he once said he\u2019d rather work with a new group of inferior musicians compared to better players in past groups simply so as not to sound the same . such was davis\u2019s sensibility and modus operandi .\nin the late 1940s\u2014a full decade before motown records\u2014john dolphin opened his world - famous record shop at vernon and central avenues in south los angeles . it was an immediate hit with teenagers of all colors as rock \u2019n roll and rhythm & blues began to supplant the big band and jazz sounds once favored at sock hops and record hops that were so popular among the high school set .\nin the early nineties , people were again looking for a change in popular music . on the underground scene , bands resumed writing rock . these new bands finally broke through into the mainstream with grunge and brit - pop , bringing with them the valve amps they had spent their advances on . oasis were one of the bands who turned to orange when they needed great tone and great volume !\nand they devised the \u201cdolphin\u201d \u2014 the song\u2019s most instantly recognizable , most insinuating hook . it\u2019s not an acoustic or electronic instrument : it\u2019s a brief snippet of mr . bieber\u2019s vocal line , a subliminal reinforcement of the melody . it\u2019s pitched two octaves above the original , run through distortion and equalization effects and given a very short tail of reverb , creating a digital sound with a human core .\nmr . bieber , 21 , has been a pop star since he was 13 , a pinup for squealing fans . but teen idols don\u2019t last , and his challenge is to make the transition to a lasting career . after a series of tabloid embarrassments , he had not released any music for more than a year . ( another song he was working on , he said , was titled \u201cno pressure . \u201d )\nfor years , yvonne watched her pioneering mom perform with a succession of popular rock groups . in fact , hilda - now in her 8 th decade - still plays the occasional gig . as her mom ' s # 1 fan , yvonne couldn ' t help but notice the physical struggle that petite hilda went through each time she ' d strap on a heavy electric bass and take the stage to play the music she loves .\nfor the uninitiated , reason is effectively a virtual studio rack delivering a broad selection of powerful production tools and instruments in a format similar to what you may encounter in a real commercial studio environment . this makes for a logical workflow and can also inspire up some inventive processing chains . reason has long since learnt it stripes in the professional arena and it\u2019s legacy can be heard everywhere from the pop charts to underground electronic music to film and video game scores .\nthe song arrives in a swirl of electronic sound and vanishes in a distant echo , like a phantasm . but behind it , as with most top 10 hits , is a matrix of inspirations and decisions , coincidences and hard work , marketing and luck . in a series of interviews , the people behind the hit provided a detailed look at the work that went into \u201cwhere are \u00fc now , \u201d for a case study in the way pop music is made today .\nlike many current hits , \u201cwhere are \u00fc now\u201d is an electronic confection facilitated online . mr . bieber was not in the studio with skrillex and diplo , and didn\u2019t even know the song was being produced . \u201cwhere are \u00fc now\u201d is also an alliance of musicians from diverse musical camps . it\u2019s a mutually advantageous coalition , but an unexpected one : the electronic dance music underground meeting a teen idol . diplo recalled thinking : \u201cno one would expect it . it would be so insane . \u201d\nthe song opens hushed and hovering , with a stereo - panning whoosh , four somber piano chords and mr . bieber\u2019s electronically stuttered voice , leading into a mournful verse about a friend or lover he helped , who has now abandoned him . eventually a dance beat kicks in and a mysterious , flutelike squiggle \u2014 skrillex calls it the \u201cdolphin\u201d \u2014 announces itself again and again as the vocals all but disappear : there\u2019s just the occasional refrain , \u201cwhere are you now that i need you ? \u201d\nlast sunday at the jones beach theater in wantagh , n . y . , skrillex and mr . bieber were main - stage headliners at the first billboard hot 100 music festival . an audience of pop fans danced and shouted to skrillex\u2019s set as it whipsawed in and out of other jack \u00fc songs amid blasts of smoke , sparks and streamers . after mr . bieber sang a short set of his previous hits , full of sweet romantic promises , skrillex returned to cue up a remixed \u201cwhere are \u00fc now . \u201d\nthe second version of \u201con green dolphin street\u201d was recorded live on march 22 , 1960 at a concert in stockholm , sweden . coltrane had already told davis he was leaving the band after this european tour , and indeed left as soon as the tour ended . it\u2019s a different band , with wynton kelly at the piano and no cannonball adderley . coltrane\u2019s solo is a tour - de - force ; one can discern \u2018trane\u2019s continued evolution even only two years after the 1958 studio recording . the sound , by the way , is in glorious mono .\njamelle dolphin also feels it ' s upsetting that his grandfather hasn ' t been recognized for his accomplishments , especially in los angeles .\nhe was such an important figure . but he was hated for challenging an overtly racist power structure that did not want this integrated scene , and they did their best to downplay him in the media and wherever they could . his murder was barely covered by the press . but he is not forgotten , and his impact is still felt today . he forged important changes in the status quo and helped society to grow .\n\u201cwhere are \u00fc now\u201d is tucked in near the end of the album , the ninth track . it didn\u2019t stay hidden long . that afternoon , mr . bieber tweeted about the song for the first time to his tens of millions of twitter followers . \u201cthis one is special , \u201d he wrote , garnering more than 81 , 000 retweets and 92 , 000 favorites to date . in march , he asked his twitter followers to begin requesting the song on the radio . \u201cwe got one , \u201d he wrote . later that month , he wrote , \u201clet\u2019s make it about the music . \u201d\nthe song\u2019s composer , bronislaw kaper , was born in warsaw , poland , in 1902 and started musical training at six . he moved to berlin to write music for films , then to paris as the nazis came to power . offered a seven - year contract by louis b . mayer at mgm in 1935 , he moved to hollywood . kaper also scored the marx brothers\u2019 a night at the opera ( 1935 ) , orson welles\u2019s the stranger ( 1946 ) , green mansions starring anthony perkins and audrey hepburn ( 1959 ) , and mutiny on the bounty with marlon brando ( 1962 ) .\nto call miles davis an innovator would be an understatement . in his 1989 book miles : the autobiography , author quincy troupe tells a story of when davis\u2019s wife cicely tyson was invited to a 1986 white house function hosted by then - secretary of state george p . shultz . a prominent d . c . socialite asked davis why he was at the event in a somewhat condescending way . davis replied , \u201cwell , i changed music five or six times , \u201d then looked at the woman coldly and asked , \u201cnow tell me what have you done of any importance other than being white\u2026so tell me what your claim to fame is ? \u201d message here ? don\u2019t mess with miles .\npenguin guides were always worshipful towards karajan , who though probably not a nazi sympathizer , certainly was an egregious opportunist . bookspan was right to disdain his oeuvre . karajan was the poster boy for one who knows everything but understands nothing . toscanini , on the other hand , felt music to the marrow of his bones , as did bernstein . that ' s why bookspan favored them . the guides also are also extremely anglo - centric , filled with paeans to hundreds of years of mediocre british composers . it ' s a shame bookspan wasn ' t able to update the book in the 90s and since . i would trust his critical judgment above any other as to cd recordings , including sonics .\nalthough 30 years old , this is an excellent beginner ' s reference for those interested in learning about and buying selected classical masterpieces of the great composers . the information in this book is still relevant in the world of cds . the greatest works of 36 composers from bach to vivaldi are discussed with just the right amount of detail . a brief biography of the composer is provided along with several recommended recordings ( vinyl or tape ) for each work . you would need to , of course , go to the latest penguin guide or grammophone guide , for example , for the comparable cd recordings . it is interesting to compare yesterday ' s recordings with the latest cd productions , something i am doing as i replace the vinyl in my collection . this book is not anywhere near a complete reference , but it also doesn ' t overwhelm the novice , and is therefore a satisfying introduction to classical music .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nrob williams , one of britain ' s leading young entrepreneurs , has fallen 60ft to his death on a snowboarding holiday , in a tragedy played out live on social networking website twitter .\nurgent appeals were posted by her on the twitter website and mr tavaria , also 29 , sent his friends and rescue teams a gps satellite navigation signal from his iphone , which pinpointed his location . he was rescued six hours later .\nmr williams , however , had fallen 66ft down a cliff on to rocks below and due to the\nwhite - out\nconditions , a rescue helicopter could not be scrambled . search teams on foot found him seven hours after he had gone missing , by which time the businessman had died in the freezing conditions .\nafter the initial posts left on twitter , there was a long period of silence as the tragic death of mr williams became known .\nthey were among a party of 30 young entrepreneurs , many of whom work in new technology , who flew to switzerland on friday on a working holiday .\nover the weekend , miss dewberry , who won the bbc show in 2006 , wrote on twitter :\nam having the best time here in verbier . finished skiing for the day tho because it ' s a complete whiteout !\nat about 4pm on monday , in similarly poor weather conditions , the group noticed that two of their number were missing .\nmiss dewberry posted an urgent appeal , saying :\n2 of our ski party been missing since 4pm . conditions terrible . 1 guy found but trapped . 20 man team searching for other .\nthe party put out a request on twitter in order to learn the numbers of the lost members ' mobile phones , so they could use the signals to track them down .\nthe\ntweet\nwas forwarded around the world and soon after the numbers came back to the group via the networking site .\nthe party was able to call the missing skiers on their mobile phones and mr tavaria used google maps to generate a latitude and longitude of their position before sending it back . it was passed on to rescue teams .\nanother of the group of technology entrepreneurs , alex hoye was soon able to relay the news that mr tavaria had been found . he wrote :\nrob ' s number rec ' d via twitter ; jason now found using gps / google maps & phone ; still working on finding rob .\nin the early hours of tuesday another of the group posted :\nit ' s 00 : 12h in verbier . 0 degrees outside . search team still looking for rob . no update yet . will let everyone know as soon as we hear .\na spokesman for the police in verbier said : \u201cthe two men became lost in a forest . in the early evening rescuers were alerted . a search was undertaken . a helicopter rescue was impossible because of the weather .\n\u201cthe men were found at 11pm . the irish national was uninjured . his friend was unfortunately discovered dead . he was an english national .\n\u201che had slipped 20 metres down a steep mountain face and landed on rocks .\n\u201cwe believe that the man who died had removed his snowboard before he slipped . the men were lost and the weather was setting in . \u201d\ntwitter users have paid tribute to british snowboarder rob williams who died after falling down a 60ft cliff on the swiss alps .\nentrepreneur mr williams , 29 , was on a trip to the resort of verbier when he went missing on monday .\nmr tavaria was found unscathed but mr williams is understood to have fallen 60ft to his death .\nhe was on holiday in a group which included michelle dewberry , the winner of the second series of tv show the apprentice .\nshe posted a twitter message last night , saying : \u201cmy thoughts are with rob\u2019s family . \u201d\nthe rescue operation to save the pair was played out on social networking site twitter , with the discovery of mr williams\u2019 body also reported on the site .\nhe wrote : \u201ci just got off the phone to one member of the trip . they said : ' everyone literally said they\u2019d just had the best time on the trip . and then it went straight to the opposite . we are all in shock\u2019 .\n\u201ci never knew rob , but on behalf of myself and techcrunch , we\u2019d like to pass on our deepest sympathies to his family . \u201d\nmr williams and mr tavaria , also 29 , got into difficulty after becoming separated from fellow snowboarders in the upmarket resort .\nmr tavaria , an irish national , was found after dewberry launched an online rescue on twitter when she wrote : \u201c2 of our ski party been missing since 4pm . conditions terrible . 1 guy found but trapped . 20 man team searching for other . \u201d\nthe two men were part of a group of internet entrepreneurs who had gone on holiday together and the events unfolded on the web .\nfellow entrepreneur alex hoye updated twitter with a series of messages on monday night , the first of which appealed for help from the online community .\n( < / b > joshmarch org\u2019d ) ; still working on finding rob . \u201d\njavascript seems to be disabled in your browser . you must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\nbig price drop on native instruments komplete 11 and komplete 11 ultimate ! only while stock lasts .\n\u00a9 2018 contents \u00a9 urltoken technical specifications for guidance only and cannot be guaranteed accurate . errors and omissions excepted .\nto our knowledge , this company collects reviews by asking its customers to share their experiences on trustpilot . read 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, only an assertion that they were acting according to their own terms and conditions . hardly great customer service .\ngood price , easy to navigate web site , quick delivery , very pleased .\ni paid for my order and it said that i should get it in two or three working days . i expected them within this time , and i was in need of them rather urgently . when they didn ' t arrive i checked the state of the order / it had never been shipped . they took about a week or more to arrive . i am ok with what arrived , it is exactly what i expected , and it arrived in perfect condition , but the lack off information regarding it ' s shipping was a nuisance and inconvenient for my work .\ngood website . items well described . easy ordering . quick delivery and superb communications during transit . good quality product . what else is there ?\ni would recommend that you check stock status before ordering or find another retailer .\ngreat company , i ordered 2 items , the second product was a day later than specified but no huge issue .\ni was told if i ordered before 4pm it would be delivered the next day , it didn ' t arrive the next day and i needed the item urgently so was disappointed .\nexcellent service - minor problem with website stating in - stock item was out of stock but soon sorted with a phone call .\nmy order took over 2 months and i wasn ' t offered any sort of compensation for this . awful . wouldn ' t use again\nabsolutely the go - to company for audio kit . i know i can rely on expert advice ; that you will listen to our needs and recommend the best product at the best price - which is very often hundreds of pounds cheaper than the product you * could * sell us . recommended with absolutely no reservations .\ni contacted them by phone to see when my product would arrive as it was out of stock , it was delivered 2 weeks before they said it would and i was kept informed by email and text for the delivery date .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nyour current browser isn ' t compatible with soundcloud . please download one of our supported browsers . need help ?\nto most in london , the second of september 1968 was nothing more than a blustery day . little did they know that , in a dingy basement shop in old compton street , the first legendary british guitar amplifier was being created !\norange was founded by mr . clifford cooper , who remains at the helm to this day . a quiet and reserved man , and certainly not one for the megastar lifestyle , cooper is probably the last man you would expect to be behind such a highly - acclaimed musical company . with just \u00a3300 borrowed from his father and armed with the enthusiasm of a young man of the time , cooper had set up the shop selling a variety of musical instruments .\nbecause of his age and low - profile establishment , the majority of the large manufacturers of the time were more than a little reluctant to accept cooper as a dealer . so , if he couldn ' t buy them in , the most logical thing was to build them in - house . with a background in electrical engineering himself , he engaged a team of the best design engineers around who set about creating all - valve amplifiers just when the fine and well - established valve technology was being overtaken by transistor - based contraptions . this new wave of amplifiers were cheaper to produce , but could never capture the magical warmth and colour of the old valve setups .\ncooper had acquired a quantity of an orange - coloured vinyl , the material used to cover the wooden shell of amplifiers and cabinets , and it wasn ' t long before the shop was proudly displaying the very first amplifiers to carry the now famous livery . with that , orange amplification was born .\nthe thing was , these new peculiar - looking boxes sounded rather good , and the news of them was soon spreading like proverbial wildfire . so much so , in fact , that orange was almost an overnight success . before long , orange was standard backline equipment for stages , studios and rehearsal rooms worldwide .\nshortly after this , the big acts of the time started snapping up the products for use as part of their usual set up . fleetwood mac were among the first famous orange users in the uk , followed by stevie wonder in the states . peter green ' s les paul + orange amp combination in fleetwood mac was responsible for some of the most remarkable guitar sounds of the late sixties !\nthe seventies was a time of big - budget international tours , with bands packing stadiums and festivals the world over . but , when these bands finally washed up on british shores , they found that there was simply nothing powerful enough to drive such big gigs . in stepped orange , who set about on the construction of a ridiculously over - sized public address system , neatly packed into a fleet of bright orange lorries . gigging in the uk meant being chased around by the men in orange , who travelled the length and breadth of the country providing big sound for big acts . bands such as black sabbath and led zeppelin were amongst the most famous orange users . jimmy page still uses orange amps today .\nvery few rock bands survived , and most of those that did were american . the rising popularity of rack based amplifiers and effects left little room for all tube heads . improved transistor technology allowed younger guitarists to save money by buying cheap combos . orange were not prepared to lower standards and production was reduced to a trickle of amplifiers to those who truly believed in the quality , warmth and tone of well - built british valve technology .\nin 1997 , orange , seeing new potential in the guitar amplifier market , developed and launched the otr\u2122 system , which was the first major change to the design of the amplifiers that began all those years ago . it was an improvement that was loved by rock and blues musicians from the word go , and orange was well and truly back on track .\norange amplifiers now has distribution offices in the uk and usa and are represented by companies all over the world . as times have changed , so has orange . with a new generation of employees driving the company forward , orange is growing faster than ever !\n1999 saw the development of the ad series amplifiers , 2001 the launch of the crush series and in 2004 the rockerverb series was unveiled to the world .\nthe noughties brought a new generation of rockers with renewed interest in valve amps and , naturally , orange once again became one of the top choices , with bands such as the arctic monkeys and the cribs using orange .\ntoday , orange is doing better than ever , with a more varied selection of guitar gear than ever befor in the company ' s history : they make the orange crush series , possibly the best solid - state amps available today , with fully - analog signal path . and , on the other end of the spectrum , they still manufacture the popular rockerverb series of valve amps , still one of the top choices for the professional rockers . their range of small terror valve amps was innovative when first launched and is still popular , offering valve quality at affordable prices .\nthe new designs are fresh , innovative and retain the high standards of that first orange amplifier built in 1968 . cliff cooper ' s orange is a company that has never lost it ' s ability to build the best amplifiers in the world !\nmeet yvonne de villiers , the accomplished stained - glass artist who envisioned luna guitars . yvonne ' s inspiration for a line of guitars designed to maximize playing comfort came from her mother , hilda williers , an electric bass player for more than 40 years .\nthere must be other female musicians like her mother , yvonne reasoned . women who ' d welcome a guitar uniquely tailored to fit their bodies , their hands , and their musical styles . with them in mind , yvonne created luna guitars - a line of instruments made for female musicians of all ages and crafted with a luminous visual beauty to engage women ' s minds and spirits along with their talent .\nher 25 - year career in creating and producing award - winning architectural stained glass - she calls it\nsculpting light\n- enabled yvonne to hone the fine artistic skills needed to envision and bring to life the exquisitely delicate inlaid designs that make luna guitars so captivating .\nwith the eye of the consummate artist , yvonne applied the same passionate and radiant color palette that graced her glasswork to her new line of guitars . rich hues that shimmer and shine with every movement provide an eye - catching complement to the full - bodied musical tones luna guitars deliver . yvonne ' s design expertise has led so many men to respond to luna ' s well - crafted , spirit - engaging instruments that the company now creates guitars for both female and male musicians of all ages .\nif her mom first inspired the guitars ' design , what moved yvonne to name these exciting new instruments luna ?\nthe moon has a cool , guiding light ,\nshe explains .\ni envisioned luna embodying that same healing and enchanting essence . not a hot look - at - me attitude , but a reflective look - at - yourself . . . you ' re beautiful quality . with that in mind , i feel that luna guitars and the individuals who play them will express each other perfectly ."]}
{"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 ."]}
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", "topic": 23}], "title": "pj ' s smoothies", "paragraphs": ["in 2004 , pj ' s smoothies was the number one smoothie in the uk .\nannounced that it was scrapping the pj ' s smoothies br . . . . . . ^ being second can be best : innocent vs . pj ' s smoothies ^\nthe brandgym blog : being second can be best : innocent vs . pj ' s smoothies\npj ' s smoothies was established in 1994 by founder harry cragoe and friend patrick folkes . pj ' s smoothies was the original uk smoothie . in 1994 , pj ' s smoothies was originally marketed as\npete & johnny ' s\n, but there was never anyone actually called pete or johnny .\nentrepreneur harry cragoe , who invented pj ' s smoothies in 1994 , knows all about this .\npj smoothies launched 10 years ago , creating the first smoothie company in the uk .\npj ' s smoothies the main idea in this print campaign was to focus on the new extremely cheap price of pj ' s smoothies ( a u . k . brand ) . these outdoor posters would essentially be placed throughout the u . k .\npj ' s smoothies - history - purchase by pepsico and discontinuation . . . pepsico bought the pj ' s smoothies brand in 2005 for \u00a320 million . . . at the beginning of 2008 , pepsico announced that it was cutting the cost of pj ' s smoothies by 30 % and reducing the size of the range by half to attract new customers to the smoothie . . . later on in 2008 , pepsico announced that it was scrapping the pj ' s smoothies brand to focus more on the tropicana brand . . .\npepsico\u2019s decision to slash the price of its pj smoothies brand and reduce its product range may well prompt a lift in sales but critics argue that repeated revamps have confused consumers and resulted in pj\u2019s losing its \u201cmojo\u201d .\nthe new series of itv endurance game show survivor is to be sponsored by pj smoothies in the brand ' s first appearance on television .\nand discontinuation . . . . . . pj ' s smoothies was the number one smoothie in the uk . [ 4 ] purchase by\nwell , what you predicted became true . pj ' s was scrapped in 2008 !\nthe deal was negotiated by andy thompson , carlton ' s head of sponsorship , and harry cragoe , the chief executive and founder of pj smoothies .\nour frequency of purchaser is much higher than pj ' s , and we have gained facings at pj ' s expense in supermarkets ,\nsays marketing director richard reed , 31 .\nthe challenge will be to find the right balance between natural functional products , such as herbal smoothies , and artificial - probiotics in pj ' s tummy love , for example . given that smoothies are positioned as natural drinks , just how the functional smoothies are marketed will be key .\npj ' s specializes in hand dipped ashby ' s ice cream , shakes , smoothies , malts , floats and connect roasters pour over coffee ! we accept all major credit cards with no additional fee .\nare the world\u2019s biggest soft drink manufactur - ers . circumstances s . . .\nprincipal subsidiaries : moe ' s southwestern grill , llc ; mama fu ' s noodle house , inc . ; planet smoothie franchises llc ; pj ' s usa , inc . ; doc green ' s gourmet salads inc .\nlondon \u2013 drinks manufacturer pj smoothies is launching a new website created by online design company enotions following on from from its rebrand last year .\nthe new site features a guide to pj ' s products , a company history and history of the smoothie as well as a pj poll , fruit tips and a chatroom .\nnahan king , pj smoothies marketing manager , said :\nalongside our much anticipated \u00a32m tv advertising creative , we will be launching online marketing initiatives which will enhance pj ' s experience for all smoothie lovers and potential new ones in the uk market .\nin the beginning , according to the pj internet site , pete and johnny were a couple of crazies lazing their days away on a sun - drenched californian beach , before deciding to launch pj smoothies in britain .\ninnocent is a private stand - alone company , 100 % focused on smoothies . pj ' s is a small brand in a huge drinks portfolio , dwarfed by tropicana . in fact , i wouldn ' t be surprised if they just re - brand the smoothies tropicana and ditch pj ' s altogether , even though tropicana tried and failed to enter the market a few years ago .\n' s pizza hut employees or retailer ' s employees or hotel employees be . . .\nbefore pj , the world of fruit was a boring place . pete and johnny were the first people in britain to make and sell smoothies ,\nis the pointed message on the pj apple and blackcurrant smoothie .\nunlike other drinks sectors , the smoothies business is led by a collection of small , specialist operators with targeted , niche offerings . key brands in the uk include the country ' s first smoothies brand pj , which launched in 1994 , innocent , and the juice company .\n\u2019s tropi - cana and florida natural from the cooper - ative with the s . . .\nbought . . . . . . lso handled pj ' s first rebranding in 2006 . at the beginning of 2008 ,\npj ' s smoothies , the second largest smoothie brand ( launched in 1994 ) will be withdrawn from the market by early 2009 , as pepsi looks to focus on key lines during more difficult trading conditions .\npepsico is scrapping the pj smoothies brand at the end of the year and will increase its focus on its tropicana smoothies brand . it is the second high - profile smoothie brand to be hit by rising costs of raw ingredients and flagging sales .\nwhile innocent ' s range now includes yoghurt drinks and so - called ' juicy waters ' , reed insists smoothies remain his business ' main focus and that the uk smoothies sector still offers considerable potential for further growth .\n' s number two brand in mexico , with apple being mexico ' s second most . . .\npj\u2019s founded the smoothie market in 1994 but has seen its dominance shattered by innocent , which has a uk market share of more than 70 % . pj\u2019s market share fell to 13 % in the year to september 8 , 2007 , according to iri infoscan .\nsmoothies can be divided into fruit - based products - accounting for more than 80 % of volume sales in 2003 , according to zenith estimates - and dairy - based smoothies .\nnew areas of growth include functional ' super smoothies ' , low - fat , alcoholic and organic varieties . in the us , carbonated smoothies and smoothie lollies are already available .\nsales of pepsico\u2019s market - leading pure juice brand tropicana hit 200m in the uk in 2006 , dwarfing that of pj\u2019s , and the company has another successful juice brand , copella , in its line - up .\nsmoothies have become one of the uk drinks market ' s most dynamic sectors thanks to a desire for healthier lifestyles and a growing preference for snacks in drink form .\ni visit the pj factory in newark , nottinghamshire , to meet the eponymous pete and johnny .\nwhile retail insiders have broadly backed the move to reduce prices and believe the brand is still a significant player across the category , some observers claim the latest rethink is risky and that pj\u2019s will have a fight on its hands to wrest sales from supermarket own - label smoothies .\npepsicos decision to slash the price of its pj smoothies brand and reduce its product range may well prompt a lift in sales but critics argue that repeated revamps have confused consumers and resulted in pjs losing its mojo .\noverall , the market ' s key players have changed little over the past year or two . while retailers ' interest in own - label smoothies is growing , independent companies dominate .\nthe us smoothie market is already established . frozen smoothies is obviously one way the uk market could go . but it could also be the case that smoothies work best at their simplest : as a premium , branded natural drink .\nthe smoothie commercial rivalry , intriguingly , appears to have spilled over on to the labelling of pj products .\nbutler , elizabeth ,\npj ' s coffee and tea co . pours into new markets ,\nnew orleans city business , january 26 , 2004 , p . 1 .\nmark rae , business development director at brandhouse , says : \u201csmoothies are perceived as a bit of a treat and expensive . reducing the price could give pj\u2019s more appeal . the challenge is to manage the price cut so there is no change in the perception of quality or health benefits . \u201d\n25 . references - 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[ accessed 18 december 2012 ] . 22\nwhile tropicana has enjoyed vast marketing support , nielsen media research figures show the pj\u2019s marketing budget was reduced from 1m in 2006 to less than 150 , 000 for most of 2007 .\nthe decision to scrap the pj smoothies brand comes just a year after it went through a major repositioning and launched new flavours . it scrapped exotic fruit blends in favour of more traditional flavours and the price was slashed by 30 % .\npressed juicery - one of pj ' s special seasonal juices . . . blood orange , kumquat , navel orange ! mmmmm | healthy food | pinterest | juice , cold pressed juice and\u2026\nben and jerry ' s ice cream ( unilever ) , innocent smoothies ( coca cola ) , green and black ' s chocolate ( cadbury / kraft ) and copella apple juice ( tropicana / pepsi ) are among the many formerly independent brands now owned by large corporations .\ntwo years ago mintel estimated the uk smoothies sector to be worth \u00a330m in retail sales . by may 2004 research by zenith international suggested sales were more than double this at \u00a369m , and that the uk market for smoothies could top \u00a3150m by 2008 .\nwhile sales of pj\u2019s were up almost 7 % to more than 24m in the year to october 2007 , sales of innocent surged more than 60 % to over 130m , according to nielsen .\nthe promise of another long , hot summer , combined with diet and health concerns , means the uk smoothies market is thriving .\nyet innocent is quick to point out that pj uses cheaper fruit concentrate , rather than pure juice , as it does . as a result , pj smoothies typically cost around \u00a31 . 39 .\nthey ' re a cheaper price point than us , because they use concentrate , but we have a better taste and better nutritional properties ,\nsays reed , proudly .\nthe latest pj\u2019s rethink has polarised the industry , with some calling it a last - gasp attempt to grow its market share and others hailing it an astute move that has wrong - footed rivals .\nhe suggests one way of achieving this would be to add an extra ingredient that sets it apart from competitors . pj\u2019s could also engage better with the market on healthy issues , according to gabay .\npepsico claims that price is a major barrier to consumption across the sector . it wants to position pj\u2019s as an alternative to supermarkets\u2019 own - label offerings and its 250ml smoothies will now cost 99p . this is in sharp contrast to rival innocent , which charges between 1 . 79 and 1 . 99 for the same size bottle .\ndespite mistaking harris and hoole for an independent mini - chain , michael says he ' s not put off by tesco ' s involvement .\nit ' s well - made coffee , good prices and the people are friendly .\nthe most important thing here is how much of this stuff goes down people ' s throats . if you look at the volume share of the market in litres , we are the market leader ; there ' s more pj being consumed in literage every day than innocent .\nthe move marks a change in strategy for pepsico , which acquired the brand in 2005 . the brand was originally called pete & johnny\u2019s but was renamed pj smoothies when it was relaunched with a more corporate look that replaced its original simple and quirky design . when this failed , the brand relaunched again , moving back towards its original design .\nalthough pj smoothies created the market here , it has recently been overtaken by the creative and energetic innocent brand . unusually for the soft - drinks sector , the major corporations have had a chequered history in this segment and it remains the domain of the entrepreneur .\nsales of smoothies rose 40 % for the year to 2003 despite their premium price , according to ' soft drinks in the united kingdom 2004 ' , a report published in april by euromonitor . with an average price of \u00a33 . 70 a litre , smoothies are one of the uk ' s costliest beverages . this price premium is proving sustainable because most smoothies have a high content of pure fruit , which persuades consumers to pay more for what they consider to be a better quality product .\nannounced that it was cutting the cost of pj ' s smooth . . . . . . the range by half to attract new customers to the smoothie market . [ 5 ] later on in 2008 ,\none former pepsico employee says that big corporate companies and smoothie brands are not natural bedfellows . he adds : \u201cfor pj\u2019s , getting a share of the voice among the company\u2019s monolithic brands has been an issue . i am not sure the smoothie market lends itself to the corporate style . innocent\u2019s success has been down to its style , being informal and non - corporate . \u201d\n' when you consider that 80 % of the juice market is in take - home packs and 90 % of the smoothies market is in one - stop bottles , you can see how huge the growth potential of take - home for smoothies is in the uk , ' he says . ' this , along with smoothies specifically designed for kids , will be two areas of growing interest for us in the future . '\nhowever , smoothies do need a bit of theatre in the retail environment , and that is not traditionally what own - label lines are about .\n\u2019s indra nooyi . \u201cte challenge of making the pavilion a reality was . . .\nhad been in - n - out ' s long time soft dr . . .\nfood review : february 1998 : annual spotlight on the u . s . food system\nthe lack of real story behind pete & johnny ' s is reflected in the decision to shorten the name to pj ' s in 2002 . the ceo at the time said\nthis will help consumers make quicker decisions at the fixture .\nhowever , that never seemed to be a problem for ben & jerry ' s . . . you can ' t imagine them changing to\nb & j ' s\n, because the name was based on a truth about the founders .\ninnocent , which some say imitated pj\u2019s original quirky marketing style , claims to be unsurprised by the move , arguing that its rival has not been performing well of late and adds that it is \u201cunclear what the brand now represents\u201d .\nbut while pepsico maintains it is committed to the brand , some question just how important pj\u2019s , which was reportedly acquired for just 20m , is to its us owner , whose portfolio includes walkers crisps , tropicana and pepsi cola .\n, pfizer and the reader\u2019s digest . she has also held significant vol - . . .\n' s turkish soft drink fruko . other fido dido and other friends al . . .\n. . . uch as the national association of stock car racing\u2018s ( nascar ) nextel cup .\n2 . consistency pays off . interestingly innocent started pulling ahead of pj ' s in 2004 . before then they were neck and neck . during these last 4 years innocent have been incredibly consistent , adding layer after layer to their brand story .\nwe do lots of charity things , too ,\nsays harry cragoe at pj .\nwe just don ' t feel it ' s appropriate to use that as a marketing tool , or to talk about it all the time .\nit emerged last week that pepsico is to reposition pj\u2019s as a more mainstream offering by cutting its price by 30 % and reducing the size of the range by half in an effort to lure new customers to the fast - growing smoothie category .\nan ongoing concern for the sector remains consumer ignorance of what smoothies actually are . some 41 % of consumers interviewed by mintel in 2002 had never heard of them .\nin public , both firms express admiration for each other ' s strengths , and are keen to stress that it ' s good for\nthe category\nto have more than one big player .\nfor manufacture and distribution in markets outside the u . s . fido d . . . . . . ure and distribution in markets outside the u . s . fido dido is also used on\na pepsico spokesman says : \u201cwe have acted to simplify our manufacturing operations , which includes ceasing production on one of the lines at boxford , consequently we will be rationalising our beverage portfolio . this decision means we will be retiring the pj\u2019s smoothie brand . \u201d\nmeanwhile , at pj , cragoe ' s statistics keep on rolling along ; 84 per cent of people in britain apparently haven ' t tasted a smoothie ! his face is a mixture of appalled disbelief , and delight at the tremendous evangelising opportunities this represents .\naccess marketing week\u2019s wealth of insight , analysis and opinion that will help you do your job better .\nit ' s hard to tell how long the reputational damage lasts ,\nsays stuart roper .\naccording to analysts ac nielsen , the british smoothie market has a value of \u00a333 . 43 million . on an annual basis , pj is the market leader , but last month , innocent overtook it , and now has a 43 . 2 per cent retail share , with pj ' s at 36 per cent and own brands , such as marks & spencer and pret a manger , at 20 . 8 per cent .\nover the past year , pj has spent more than \u00a3100 , 000 on intensive market research . as a result , the pj packaging and advertising strategy has been given an update and cragoe is preparing to go head - to - head with innocent . losing his number one slot - however temporarily - has riled him .\nmass marketing is not widely seen as the most effective way to sell smoothies to british consumers . many brands have had minimal above - the - line activity in recent years .\nundoubtedly it is a market driven by entrepreneurs - which goes against the grain in soft drinks . this is because the majors have not been able to make smoothies work yet .\nthe smoothie market is booming , but there is still scope for innovation from the sector ' s giants .\n, the second - largest u . s . - based food company , is continuously extend . . .\n' s sponsorship of the film ( it was completely non - com - mercial , prod . . .\npj\u2019s ice cream and coffee is a manteno tradition located downtown on the square on second , it is a great place to be with friends and family to play board games and enjoy a sweet treat . stop in today for a hand scooped ice cream or pour over coffee !\nstory\n( mcdonno productions ) slide films :\nj p . steven - ( a s han . . . . . . s pr counselor , alvin golan talks about his ail - american band promotion , and\npepsico has successfully launched brand extensions to tropicana , including tropicana go aimed at the children\u2019s market , and has a smoothie range in the us , which observers say is likely to be launched in the uk this year . pepsi - co has tried and failed to do this before . but if pepsico can succeed this time , another of its brands could end up further eroding pj\u2019s sales .\nbut smoothies are big business , and growing bigger by the year . the fruit is crushed at source and arrives at the factories in large plastic sacks , not dew - bedecked punnets .\nbig corporate companies and smoothie brands may not be natural bedfellows , but pepsico aims to drive sales of its pj\u2019s brand by slashing its price . the challenge now is to manage the price cut so there is no change in the perception of quality or health benefits . john reynolds reports\ngood morning and welcome to marketing week\u2019s round - up of the news that matters in the marketing world today .\nsipping a takeaway flat white , michael , a civil servant , says he ' s a regular at the southgate branch near his office .\nthere ' s not much competition there except costa and starbucks - nah .\njeremy hunt is named as the new foreign secretary after boris johnson quits over the pm ' s brexit strategy .\nfruit smoothies may be sold chilled , but they are the hottest products around . sales have soared by a staggering 523 per cent in the past five years and market analysts predict that they will treble again over the next four years . so much for the theory that smoothies would only ever appeal to the neurotic rich . britain has taken to this essentially american product with gusto .\nwhile this last fact may not be of much interest to the customer , it ' s something of an ongoing preoccupation at pj ( short for pete and johnny ) , which has found its market dominance first challenged and , in recent weeks , overturned by a relative newcomer , innocent .\n' the uk smoothies sector is growing fast due to the growing interest consumers have in healthy products and the fact that smoothies represent an everyday luxury for many consumers . ' says innocent co - founder richard reed . ' we believe we are a driving force behind this growth . rather than using fruit concentrate we take what nature provides and don ' t mess around with it . '\nhis main competitor , innocent , sold a 58 % stake to coca - cola , but the firm ' s founders retained day - to - day control of the business , building it into europe ' s leading smoothie brand .\nexample : sherlock holmes will get you all works that include any words beginning with letters s - h - e - r - l - o - c - k and h - o - l - m - e - s .\n, inc . case brief at urltoken pepsi ' s har . . . . . . united states district court cases\nthe ambient products introduced by some majors miss the point of what smoothies are all about . they also often feature brand names associated with other sorts of drinks . expect more from the majors , either with the creation of brands or the acquisition of existing ones . and there will be a lot more activity from retailers because we have yet to see a balance between own - label and branded smoothies .\nthe news comes just weeks after boosted smoothies , a joint venture between nestl\u00aa and boost juice bars , was also scrapped after failing to get listings with the major retail chains ( mw august 27 ) .\nexample : sherlock or holmes will get you all works that include any words begining with letters s - h - e - r - l - o - c - k or h - o - l - m - e - s .\nit ' s very much a minority of customers that inconvenience themselves to change brands . significantly less than 10 % .\nsoccer promotion\n' ( de perri adv ) ;\nvigilance\n( u . s . banknote co . . .\npepsico is backing the move with a marketing campaign from abbott mead vickers . bbdo later this year . a spokesman says : \u201cin a recent survey , price was the biggest barrier to smoothie consumption . by removing this barrier , we hope pj\u2019s can open the smoothie market to consumers not currently buying into the category . \u201d\nthe year 2008 is one of change for the smoothies market . economic constraints have slowed the phenomenal rates of growth experienced earlier and the arrival of newcomer tropicana threatens to erode the overwhelming dominance of market leader innocent .\nwe ' ve tried to remain more affordable than our competitors and not become an elitist drink . we ' re for the many , not the few ,\ncounters harry cragoe at pj .\n, inc . ( august 5 , 1999 ) , united states district court , s . d . new york . . . . . . new york , 1999 wl 587918 ( s . d . n . y . ) . ^ leonard v .\ntoday , innocent is the brand leader with turnover last year of \u00a310 . 6m - ahead of pj ' s \u00a39 . 45m - and a market share of more than 30 % , according to acnielsen scantrack . innocent , which is stocked in more than 4000 outlets across the uk and france , now comprises 17 different products .\n' typically , big businesses cannot get their smoothies to a realistic price to meet their desired margins without stripping out costs - in other words , the fresh fruit that make the product what it is , ' observes reed .\nclaire nutall , client director at brand agency dragon , says : \u201cit will be interesting to see how much additional brand power pj\u2019s has over own - label if it offers the same simple range for the same price . taste is such a powerful driver in this area and retailers are pretty good at developing great tasting new flavour variants . \u201d\n. . . ployee since graduation from college . a ^ s ^ ^ er : l . 6 / 73 - 873 : employed by\nunlike some smoothie companies , we blend and bottle all the nicest fruit in our own little factory , to bring you the most lovable smoothies in the land ,\nis the rather snippy claim on its strawberries and bananas smoothie .\nbranwell johnson , soft drinks expert at marketing week , says :\nsmoothie makers are trying to capture people ' s interest in a healthy lifestyle , while being fun and not too sanctimonious . the market ' s still really small and there ' s a lot to fight for , but i imagine customers are turned off by the rivalry . all they want is a product at a fair price that fits into their lifestyle .\nthere ' s been negative coverage over a new\nfamily\ncoffee chain that is actually backed by tesco . why do people become vexed ?\nin 1994 and was named president . . . . . . has directed the company ' s global strategy for more than a decade and led\nothers believe the brand has \u201clost its way\u201d and think pepsico should better engage with consumers . jonathan gabay , founder of brand forensics , says : \u201cone way for pepsico to be distinctive is to concentrate on its tropicana brand . however , the smoothie market is now so important it must also find something for pj\u2019s which turns the drink into a complete brand experience . \u201d\nsmoothies are the new lattes , yoghurt thickies the new espresso and , should you have a hangover , a bottle of zingy detox juice , spiked with ginger , will look far cooler on your desk than a bottle of paracetamol . for , if the hype surrounding the major brands is to be believed , drinking smoothies is , above all , cool , and as much a lifestyle choice as a dutiful nod in the direction of five - fruit - and - veg - a - day health recommendations .\nfrom companies struggling with digital transformation to inflation weakening and email marketing click - through rates , here\u2019s all the stats you need to know this week .\nstrauss , karyn ,\nplanet smoothie orbits new growth strategy ,\nnation ' s restaurant news , november 22 , 1999 , p . 8 .\ntesco ' s stake has been reported at 49 % , but the coffee chain will only say it is\nup to 49 %\n. not that you would know this from a visit to one of its 10 outlets or the company ' s website , where tesco barely merits a mention .\nit ' s not easy to spot any mention of teapigs being a subsidiary of tetley which in turn is owned by giant indian industrial conglomerate tata .\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 .\nconsumer interest has grown significantly in recent years thanks to growing interest in health and the emergence of functional foods . as a result , supermarket chains have started to stock branded products and develop own - label lines , and smoothies consumption has gone national and mainstream .\nanother reason is that smoothies consumers tend to be discerning , advertising - literate and wary of food company claims ; the fear is that by overtly selling the product it could turn off some consumers . this , however , is likely to change as the market matures .\nand procter and gamble . te sponsors hosted hundreds of events with . . . . . . nies sent their chief executive ofcers , including ge\u2019s jefrey immelt and\nsmoothies are drinks based predominantly on whole crushed fruit , are usually chilled and have a short shelf life . they were introduced to the uk 10 years ago and in the early years were a niche , urban product with sales concentrated in london and the south - east .\n8 . consumers feel more a ached to a brand or product when they have a personalconnec onestablishedwithit in the case of ben n jerry ' s , the product is named a er the founders and hence consumers make a connec on with the brand and its founders . the ben n jerry brand , have a lot of anecdotes that make up the brand image for itscustomers . ben and jerry were fun\u2010loving , impulsive and playful \u2010 quali es that are designed into the brand image , making consumers connect with the founders and hence remain loyal to the brand . pj ' s on the other hand , did not add a personal touch to the brand image and hence customers would nothavebeenabletomakeaconnec on toits ' funandquirky ' image . what\u2019s your identity ? 5\n' s restructuring , including the 1997 divestiture of its restaurants . . . . . . 8 , and merger with quaker oats company , which also brought gatorade to\n12 . in the product life cycle graph , it is seen that up un l 2004 , there was a good upward growth in the sales pj ' s . 2004 to 2005 shows a stagnant period for the brand , a er which there is a steady decline in the sales up to 2008 , where the brand was discon nued . product life cycle sales introduction growth maturity decline 1994 1998 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 9\n' s arrangement with the ussr is a good example of compensation trad . . . . . . he soviets then distribute and sell the soft drink throughout the country .\n18 . pjs main compe tors are innocent smoothies who stole the lime light from pjs from the very beginning . be er branding , be er marke ng and be er promo on were innocents strong points . they were able to communicate their brand iden ty to the consumersinawaythat pjswereneverableto . competitors 15\nthe first brand was called pete & johnny ' s , and was launched in 1994 . innocent did not arrive until 4 years later in 1998 . and the market shares today ? innocent : 72 % ( + 9 % pts vs . year ago ) pete & johnny ' s : 13 % ( - 6 % pts vs . year ago )\nthe guardian reported on the supermarket ' s stake last year and this week mail online featured it prominently , although many readers left comments in support of tesco and the chain .\n' s 44 - year history . ac . . . . . . , peoplestar . co . uk , retrieved on 2010 - 10 - 11 . compensation while ceo of\n' smoothies are just part of the perceived healthy - living trend , ' says verdict research senior retail analyst steve gotham . ' they ' ve grown from a very small base and now have significant distribution in leading grocers . i ' d like to see them stocked in pubs and bars . '\nthe rebrand will include a \u00a32m advertising campaign from the company , which appointed the creative agency st luke ' s last year to handle its advertising , previously created in - house .\nthere ' s been some ill feeling on social media . one alienated customer tweeted :\nappalled to discover seemingly independent # harris + hoole coffee shop @ n8crouchend 49 % owned by # tesco . never go again\n. another questioned tesco ' s record on paying tax and tweeted :\n# harris + hoole will be added to my boycott list .\nits website , with pictures of the office dog harvey and tales of founders nick and louise ' s passion for\nreal tea\n, ticks all the cute and quirky boxes .\nthere is something about coffee that puts it at the vanguard of protest movements . naomi klein ' s anti - corporate bible no logo was harshly critical of starbucks conduct in particular .\nand the world\u2019s fourth - largest snack food provider , has global sale . . . . . . nonfood products danone group mars , inc . diageo plc coca - cola tyson foods\nyour pj strawberry smoothie , on the other hand , is made from organic yogurt , which neatly sets out your stall as a conscientious shopper , is probiotic ( extra brownie points from your colon ) and has the distinction of coming from the original pioneers of the smoothie in this country .\nin contrast , pj ' s have been through 2 design changes in this time . the first change made the brand look more modern and clean . the next one tried to make the brand look all funky and cool . the result is consumers asking\nwhat are you ?\n. .\nwho are you ?\n. .\nwhere are you ?\n. at least it was good for design agency landor , as they did both the re - designs !\nover at innocent , the staff are working on their latest wheeze ; bobble hats for their bottles . across the country , grannies at age concern centres are knitting hundreds of them , which will then be popped on to the smoothies . for each one sold , a 50p donation will go back to age concern .\ndeal and several involving u . s . credit card and auto rental compani . . . . . . witness today is mr . donald kendall , the head of a multinational company .\nonce , a smoothie was a chap girls avoided at parties . now , it ' s a fruit juice with a \u00a333 million share of the drinks market . judith woods meets the top bananas\n- - - - - - ,\nsmoothie indies face rocky road as chains slurp up market share ,\nnation ' s restaurant news , june 14 , 1999 , p . 8 .\nupset wife by telling her teapigs is effectively tetley spin off - ex - tetley execs , 100 % owned by tata which owns tetley . that ' s marketing ,\nhe tweeted .\nand is predominant in mexico . in the united states it is sold in . . . . . . ll compete with the coca - cola company ' s manzana lift . manzanita sol is\nwhether that news will filter through to the ranks of pale office workers queuing at waitrose every lunchtime remains to be seen . essentially , the market has polarised into a dogfight between innocent and pj , and each is working hard to shore up brand loyalty . pete and johnny sells itself as wholesome - but - funky , with cartoons on their packaging . innocent ' s approach is reminiscent of the ice - cream firm ben & jerry , with its hippy - ish ethos , charitable works and gentle staff perks .\nin our cash - rich , time - poor society , the idea of consuming fruit without the fiddly bits is proving increasingly attractive . but the british dietetic association has attempted to point out that smoothies are relatively high in natural sugar and low in fibre and shouldn ' t be relied upon as the sole provider of fruit in the diet .\n' s alan pottash describes how pepsi established a friendly interna . . . . . . son ) . slides & filmstrips :\nspring meetings ' ( cop - per development assoc ) :\n\ninc . \u2019s www . ers . usda . gov / amberwaves amber waves 33 april 2008 featur . . . . . . fare and contribu - tions to education . several food compa - nies , including\n, makers of pepsi - cola and frito - lay prod - ucts , the film was shot s . . . . . . forwarded to the top 70 market stations and all others which requested it .\nsince mintel last reported on the smoothies market in october 2006 , sales value has increased by 513 % to reach an anticipated \u00a3282 million in 2008 . growth has primarily been driven by increased household penetration \u2013 up from 31 % in 2006 to 57 % in 2008 , although existing smoothie converts are also drinking more \u2013 particularly in the morning and at midday .\nwith its exposed brickwork , muted lighting and expensive decor , harris and hoole is the epitome of a modern , upmarket coffee shop of the kind that has colonised the uk ' s high streets in recent years .\njoin marketing week , the guardian\u2019s marketing director sonia sudhakar and itv consumer marketing director steve forde on thursday 12 july at 10am gmt for an exclusive video webinar on how they are meeting the challenge of increasing customer expectations .\nin 1984 , reinemund joined pepsico \u2019s pizza hut division ( subsequently divested ) as the senior vice president of operations . two years later , he was named president & ceo of pizza hut in north america where he introduced home - delivery as a distribution method , overtaking market share of rival domino ' s pizza within 2 years . in 1991 , reinemund assumed the role of president and ceo of pizza hut worldwide . reinemund then moved to pepsico\u2019s frito - lay division in 1992 , serving as president and ceo for seven years before being promoted to the position of pepsico president and coo in 1999 . in 2001 the board of pepsico named reinemund chairman and ceo .\nthe date on your computer is in the past . if your computer ' s clock shows a date before 1 jan 1970 , the browser will automatically forget the cookie . to fix this , set the correct time and date on your computer .\npublicis groupe\u2019s collaboration with google has led to accusations that the internet search giant is seeking to become a media owner . rufus jay asks whether such fears are realistic or whether the latest partnership is indicative of a new , more open and collaborative digital world\ni think there ' s a role for companies like ours , to try to make a difference to what kids drink . children love fruit juice and i ' d love pjs to be the one that spearheads moves towards a healthier eating habits .\ncopyright \u00a9 world library foundation . all rights reserved . ebooks from world ebook library 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 .\nour main objection is that they are masquerading as a little , independent shop . they are a wolf in sheep ' s clothing ,\nsays brian hitcham , of save whitstable shops . hitcham has campaigned to stop a harris and hoole opening in his town .\nthe sceptics and keen greens will claim it is selling out , but innocent ' s decision to sell roughly 15 % of its business for \u00a330m to coca - cola , is a smart move at a time that its revenue is under threat from the ailing economy .\nrae adds that reducing a brand\u2019s range may not indicate weakness , pointing to the success of the proctor & gamble - owned head and shoulders brand , which saw sales grow 10 % when p & g cut the number of variants of head and shoulders from 26 to 15 .\n7 . \u201cin an irreverent and cheeky tone , the le ers p and j are now the basis for descriptors for the \ufb02avors in the line . each variant has a naming descriptor that is deriva ve of the feeling you get from the individual product . for example , for the energy boost \ufb02avor the p andjdescriptorwordsarepowerjump . \u201d ( landorassociates , n . d . ) thenewpacksdesignedbylandorassociateshelpedincreasethesaleson pj ' sby 32 % withoutanyactualadver singandmarke ngsupport . brand re - design 4\nthe myth of independence from the mother is abandoned in mid - life as women learn new routes around the mother\u0097both the mother without and the mother within . a mid - life daughter may reengage with a mother or put new controls on care and set limits to love . but whatever she does , her child\u0092s\nafter graduating from the university of north carolina at chapel hill , raving brands founder , martin sprock , spent five years in commercial real estate with portman , barry and carter during the 1980s . he became involved in the restaurant business when his favorite bar , clarence foster ' s , closed . he team up with the bar ' s founder and reopened the business at a new location . sprock went on to build or buy a number of other bars and nightclubs in the southeast , creating a profitable business . but in the early 1990s he decided to sell off his interests and start over , eschewing the nightlife for healthy family - oriented food and beverage restaurant concepts .\npete and johnny are whoever you want them to be , just two fun characters who ' ve found this great , cool drink abroad and have brought it to these shores ,\nhe says , mildly .\nmy other partner ' s called patrick , but harry and patrick didn ' t have the same ring to it .\n1 . great brands have a great story pete & johnny were fictional characters . though the inspiration might have been ben & jerry ' s , the comparison is not really valid , as the story they had to tell was much , much weaker . contrast this with innocent , who have a great story about the founders , their company , their values .\nat innocent ' s offices in west london , known as\nfruit towers\n, the entrance hall is hung with framed photographs of every employee as a small child , and there are beanbags on the floor , which is carpeted with artificial grass . on innocent fun days out , employees bob for apples and take part in egg - and - spoon races .\njim lewis ( disney ) - early career . . . lewis became employed by pepsico in indianapolis , indiana , where he quickly advanced to the position of senior manager , planning and analysis . . . in april 1993 , pepsico promoted mr . . . during his tenure as director , the consumer analyst group of new york ranked pepsico . \u2019s investor relations function number one in america . . .\ngreat news for the nation ' s health , or is it ? the hesitation here is that there is no legal definition of the word\nsmoothie\nand manufacturers are basically making it up as they go along . all the companies which have spent years figuring out how to make money from selling us\nfruit\ncrushes , drinks and nectars with a dubious nutritional profile are eyeing up the market and licking their lips .\nis more or less of an ornamental art , but in times of danger we are driven to the written record by a pressing need to find answers to the riddles of today . . . . in times of change and danger when there is a quicksand of fear under men\u0092s reasoning , a sense of continuity with generations gone before can stretch like a lifeline across the scary present and get us past that idiot delusion of the exceptional now that blocks good thinking .\nsurvivor returns to tv screens this evening , when 12 contestants commence their battle of wits off the coast of panama , fighting it out for a \u00a31m prize .\nthe soft drinks brand has signed a deal to sponsor the show during its 12 - week run on itv as well as the update programme , survivor : raw , which follows the main show each evening over on itv2 .\npresented by mark nicholas , the sports commentator , survivor 2 promises to look more gritty and realistic than the original series , which was criticised for looking too glossy and unrealistic .\nit will also have a pop idol - style interactive element , with viewers forming a virtual seventh member of the tribal council that decides who wins .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 frameset / / en\nurltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthis work is licensed under a creative commons attribution - noncommercial - no derivative works 2 . 5 license .\nthe first brand to market always wins , right ? well , not always . . . as the story of the uk smoothie market shows .\ndigging into this story reveals a ton of good stuff about brand growth . . . .\nso , being second can be best . as long as you ' re the best .\nit really is so lucky to examine your guide ! i just are available across your exceptional webpage and uncover your site include a considerable amount of information and facts what i require . thank you quite substantially . posed by gucci shoes\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 .\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 .\nthere are many reasons why a cookie could not be set correctly . below are the most common reasons :\nyou have cookies disabled in your browser . you need to reset your browser to accept cookies or to ask you if you want to accept cookies .\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 .\nyour browser does not support cookies . try a different browser if you suspect this .\nyou have installed an application that monitors or blocks cookies from being set . you must disable the application while logging in or check with your system administrator .\nto improve your user experience . if you continue browsing , we assume that you consent to our use of\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nit is understood that the closure of the brand is expected to result in up to 40 job losses , while there are expected to be up to 30 job cuts within pepsico as part of a company - 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{"id": 54610, "summary": [{"text": "tamil nadu tourism development corporation ( tamil : \u0ba4\u0bae\u0bbf\u0bb4\u0bcd\u0ba8\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0bc1 \u0b9a\u0bc1\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0bb2\u0bbe \u0b95\u0bb4\u0b95\u0bae\u0bcd ( \u0bb5\u0bb0\u0bc8\u0baf\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0ba4\u0bc1 ) ) is a state-government public sector undertaking of the government of tamil nadu located in the indian state of tamil nadu .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "tamil nadu has been entrusted with the promotion of tourism and development of tourist related infrastructure . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "tamil nadu tourism development corporation", "paragraphs": ["get quick answers from ttdc tamil nadu tourism development corporation - day tours staff and past visitors .\ntamil nadu tourism complex , no . 2 wallajah road , chennai - 600002 .\nthe tamil nadu tourism development corporation ( ttdc ) ' s tirupati tour remains the favourite destination among the 30 - odd packages offered by it , seeing a 15 . 32 % increase in 2017 - 18 over the previous year ' s bookings .\nemployees of chandigarh industrial and tourism development corporation ( citco ) are up in arms against the decision of the management to privatise outlets .\ntamilnadu tourism development corporation also operates various hotels , youth hostels , restaurants , tours , boat houses and telescope houses for the benefit of travellers .\ncontents owned and updated by concerned departments and coordinated by information technology department secretariat , fort st . george , chennai 600 009 , tamil nadu , india\nthe tourism development project , concentrating on the area based development ( abd ) zone comprising rockfort and vintage trichy , will spruce up six tourist spots including historical places .\nttdc or tamilnadu tourism development offers comfortable accommodation at reasonable cost at all tourist important centers in tamilnadu . basic facilities include\nttdc takes initiative to expose the abundant charms of tamil nadu to visitors from both india and abroad . it highlights the special tourist spots in tamilnadu that make the state so very popular with visitors . along with it also introduces new areas of exploration every now and then . for this ttdc or tamilnadu tourism development corporation offers numerous packages to travellers including sightseeing tours , inter state tours , ltc tours and train tours .\ndeputy chief minister sushil kumar modi said on monday hotel patliputra ashok of india tourism development corporation ( itdc ) would soon be handed over to state tourism department , which will either run it with its own resources or in public - private partnership ( ppp ) mode . the state would get 1 . 5 acre land from itdc as well as the hotel building .\ntamilnadu tourism participated in patwa from 07 . 03 . 2018 - 11 . 03 . 2018\ni am a great believer in the government tourism corporations and have always explored the conducted . . .\ndepartment of tamilnadu tourism ( t . t . d . c ) - offer the travelers a spectacular destination of ancient wisdom bestowed with eternal grace of nature ! come and explore the true beauty of this state with the tamilnadu department of tourism .\n- - head of income - - business income or income from house property special right or privilege to franchisees - - the assessee was a wholly owned government of tamil nadu undertaking engaged in the business of development of tourism in the state . it was stated by the assessee before the ao that the assessee in its meeting , had resolved to lease / franchise uneconomic units to avoid further cash loss and to improve the existing units significantly . based on the government order , the assessee had called for open tenders for leasing the hotels . hence , the assessee claimed it as a lease income from house property . the ao rejected the submissions of the assessee and disallowed the deduction claimed at 30 per cent , by the assessee under the head\nincome from house property\nholding that the assessee had given the hotel premises to private parties on franchise only , which was one of the activities of the regular / ordinary business of the assessee . while completing the assessment , the ao disallowed the statutory deduction of 30 per cent . the cit ( a ) granted the benefit in favour of the assessee and allowed the appeals . the tribunal came to the conclusion that what was derived as income out of the property was business income and not income out of house property and , hence , the assessee was not entitled to 30 per cent , deduction . accordingly , the tribunal allowed the appeals filed by the revenue . held : the assessee corporation continues to be in the business of tourism activities , though not directly but through the franchisees and has received income as franchisee fee and that cannot be lost sight of while determining the nature of income , hence assessable as business income , and not income from house property .\nodisha chief secretary a p padhi held talks with the additional member of railways ( tourism and catering ) , sanjiv garg yesterday about the possibility of launching a luxury train service , the official said .\nfrom the various clauses in the agreement , the assessee has not leased out the property merely as a land and building but also with further conditions as to how the business of the lessees / franchisees should be conducted with regard to the hotel industry only . the special conditions of contract make it clear that the name of the assessee should clearly , in fact , prominently be indicated in the name board and the name of the franchisee should be below the name of ttdc , thereby , making it clear that the ttdc continues to be operating their business through their franchisees . thus , the special conditions make it clear that the assessee - corporation continues to be in the business of tourism activities , though not directly but through the franchisees and has received income as franchisee fee and that cannot be lost sight of while determining the nature of income . [ para 13 ] there is also much force in the findings of the tribunal that the properties let out by the assessee are business assets of the assessee corporation , as they have not treated the leased out properties as non - business assets of the assessee - corporation . [ para 14 ] the assessee has given a special right or privilege to the franchisees to undertake a particular business in the property of the assessee on receipt of franchisee fee . therefore , the income is clearly in the nature of business income and not income from house property . [ para 16 ] the reasoning of the tribunal is justified on the facts of the case . accordingly , there is no question of law , much less any substantial question of law arises for consideration in the above tax case ( appeals ) . [ para 17 ]\nwell i would say that this is a really good tour considering it is a government organised one . i would say the tourism office staff is very helpful and i appreciated their help alot . i had booked online a half day tour of chennai and . . .\nthe one day tirumala tirupati tour organized by tamilnadu tourism by ac volvo bus is one of the best way to have darshan at tirumal tirupati . the tour starts at 5 . 30am to 6 . 00am boarding at wallajah road - ttdc office . breakfast is served on the . . .\ni am a great believer in the government tourism corporations and have always explored the conducted tour packages offered by them . last december my bigger family ( parents , in - laws , wife , kids and self ) booked for the 8 days tamilnadu tour organized by ttdc . we made the . . .\nis a tourist ' s paradise . a rich culture . a regal tapestry of history . a nature ' s bliss of blue beaches and clear skies . . . . . a modern state . to get a full view of this enchanting state , you are most welcome to tamilnadu any time . the tamilnadu department of tourism is here to help you and to make your holidays very special .\nthe one day tirumala tirupati tour organized by tamilnadu tourism by ac volvo bus is one of the best way to have darshan at tirumal tirupati . the tour starts at 5 . 30am to 6 . 00am boarding at wallajah road - ttdc office . breakfast is served on the way to the tirumala tirupati and there is a dedicated guide in the bus . we are lucky since we had a nice gentleman who coordinated the whole process of lord balaji darshan well . we reached tirumal by 10 . 30am by transferring into tirumala bus at tirupati . the transfer was smooth as the ghat vehicle was made ready exactly . upon reaching tirumala , time was given to the passengers for tonsuring and the whole group went for darshan around 11 . 30am . the guide made all the necessary arrangements and was very good . we entered the vaikumtum complex and lord balaji darshan was completed in 1 hour since we are lucky due to less crowd . lunch was offered the darshan at a decent hotel and then bus went the lord padmavathy thayar temple for darshan . after completing the darshan , we proceed to chennai and arrived back at chennai around 9pm . the whole tour was organized in a excellent manner .\nwell i would say that this is a really good tour considering it is a government organised one . i would say the tourism office staff is very helpful and i appreciated their help alot . i had booked online a half day tour of chennai and it covered fort st . george , govt . museum , valluvarkottam , snake park , kapaleeswarar temple and marina beach . i am glad i booked it since in half day on our own we could not have covered all these areas . the guide did not even rush us and we over all had a good experience . yes i agree that the guide can brush up the skills a bit and can tell us about areas which we cross while travelling rather than we having to ask him but still over all very good . we then booked a day tour to kanchipuram & mamallapuram via taxi as group tour on our date was not available . again the driver was driving safely and covered all areas and there was no problem except that if he spoke a bit more of english few avoided hassles like locating him could be avoided and he could have been helpful with giving us information . but over all there were no usual problems of over charging or going to places of commissions or anything like that . we had a good safe trip .\n> stream x\u009c\u043d \\ [ \u045f \u0447q\u0086dq\n\u008f\bi\u0094\u044dcq\u0452\u0092u\u044cd\u043b\u0092\u044f\u0438\u044f\u0097\u0444\u0449c\u0010 # @ \u0090\u0017\u0019\u0004\u045c @ \u0447 ) a \u0004\u0454\u0003 ) \u045f h\u0435l _ \u043e\u009a\u0449\u0439s\u0456x ' @ . { g\u043a\u045b\u045a\u043f\u043av\u0455 ~ \u007f\u0430\u0007e\u007f\u0096\u043f\u045f\u00a7\u044d\u0435\u045f\u007f\u0017\u000f\u007f\u045c\u043f + 5\u045f\u045fw\u045f \\ > \u045c\u2116\u0447\u045b\u044f\u045f\u0444\u0093\u0087\u007f | e\u000f\u0457\u0083\u0436s\u0088 ) ^ \u00a7\u0447\u0095\u009ar\u000eq\u009b\u0452 \\ \u008as\u0430 & b\u044e\u0093\u0449\u0456\u2116\u044a\u044d\u0435\u0451\u009d\u0433\u045b\u045f\u043e\u045a\u044d\u045b\u045b\u044fx > \u0455\u0456d\u044d ! 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r\u0016\u0447s ) \u044f\u0447e \u0440\u0010w\u0451f\u044e\u0446m | ' \u043f \u0458 > \u0447\u0087\u0458\b\u009f\u0446\u0437\u0459\u008fb\u0011f1\u0001q\u0452\u0088u\u0442 ^ \u0451\u00988 $ \u008e\u008b\u0433\u0442 = i\u0432y\u0006\u0444 & y ; \u0457 | l \u0092\u045f\u0449\u043f * v\u0455h ) u\u0016 * ! \u0445\u000ee\u009b\u0089l\u0432\u009ca } \u0455r\u0446\u0445 # # o\u008e\u045c z } \u0434 \u00a7 \\ \u0434 ? z , z : \u045a\u045e\u0096\u0454 \u0435\u043e ' 3\u0095b\u008caz\u008b1\u043e\u008d\u0459 ? @ \u000f\u0433s\u0448\u008f\u04471\u0446\u043f\u0430\u0007\u0454 ! \u0436\u045c\u044f\u0088 \u0444\u0004\u044e\u0441\u0088 \u0446\u043a\u0435a\u043c 1\u0452\u0445 \u04445\u0080 . \u043e \u0451\u044f\u0445\u0017x\u0080 _ \u0441a > \u0446 ' \u0458\u0457\u045c : \u043f\u0443\u0447\u0005c\u0454\u0437\u0003f\u0443 - h\u0015k0\u0087 ' \u0445 b\u0015\u043f\u0002 \\ \u0014\u045f # ' \u044b\ny & \u044be\u0095 a6\u000f\u044a\u00870\u009f\u045f\u0449w\u0444\u045b\u008ap & ( 7 ( \u044d\u044a\u000e\u0445\u0447 & izmz ; \u043c\u0434\u0437t\u043c\u0454\u0013\u0433\u044f\u044dv\u0453\u044d\u0451 = \u0442\u0093 \u0004\u008f | u s\u045a\u0444z\u043aomb\u044a\u043f\u008b\u0437 \u0097\u044f\u0016\u0097\u0458\u009fe coy\u0432i6\u0089 : 1\u009b\u0004 a\u0096o t\u044b ^ \u0433\u044b\u044c\u0012\u0449d\u0437\u0448 { & \u0089\u045f\u008bb\u0439 \\ \u0099 , \u0093i3\u043e7\u0012 + \u0444\u0003\nd\u044f\u2116 + ti\u044cc\u0456m\u0095 ' \u0445 ~ \u0431r\u044eu u\u045a\u0458 - \u043a\u0081 > i\u0438\u0458c\u045a\u0451\u001a\u045e\u0442\u043a\u043da\u009b\u0430b\u0445\u0452 \u04523\u043de\u0093u ^ 6m\u00106\u044da\u0445\u0003\u0093\u0090\u045fc \u009c\u0443b\u045e + \u045f\u0440s\u043c $ 2\u0010\u00ad\u0439\u0442ar\u0453l\u0447s\u0440\u0453\u0451\u0006\u045e \u0099 ? 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{"id": 54614, "summary": [{"text": "in mathematics , katugampola fractional operators are integral operators that generalize the riemann \u2013 liouville and the hadamard fractional operators into a unique form .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "the katugampola fractional integral generalizes both the riemann \u2013 liouville fractional integral and the hadamard fractional integral into a single form and it is also closely related to the erdelyi \u2013 kober operator that generalizes the riemann \u2013 liouville fractional integral .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "katugampola fractional derivative has been defined using the katugampola fractional integral and as with any other fractional differential operator , it also extends the possibility of taking real number powers or complex number powers of the integral and differential operators . ", "topic": 13}], "title": "katugampola fractional operators", "paragraphs": ["katugampola , un : new approach to generalized fractional integral . appl . math . comput .\nthis manuscript is based on the standard fractional calculus iteration procedure on conformable derivatives . we introduce new fractional integration and differentiation operators . we define spaces and present some theorems related to these operators .\nhua chen , and udita n . katugampola , \u201chermite\u2013hadamard and hermite\u2013hadamard\u2013fej\u00e9r type inequalities for generalized fractional integrals , \u201d\nkatugampola , un : a new approach to generalized fractional derivatives . bull . math . anal . appl .\ngiorgio s . taverna , and delfim f . m . torres , \u201cgeneralized fractional operators for nonstandard lagrangians , \u201d\nin this paper we present a generalization to two existing fractional integrals and derivatives , namely , the riemann - liouville and hadamard fractional operators . the existence and uniqueness results for single term fractional differential equations ( fde ) have also been established . we also obtain the mellin transforms of such generalized fractional operators which are important in solving fractional differential equations .\nabdeljawad , t , baleanu , d : monotonicity results for fractional difference operators with discrete exponential kernels . adv . differ . equ .\nryan m . evans , udita n . katugampola , and david a . edwards , \u201capplications of fractional calculus in solving abel - type integral equations : surface\u2013volume reaction problem , \u201d\nthis paper was devoted to an investigation of the fractional derivatives and integrals obtained by iterating conformable integrals . we obtained left - and right - fractional conformable integrals . with a standard fractional procedure we found left - and right - fractional conformable derivatives in the sense of riemann - liouville and caputo . we proved that these fractional integrals and derivatives have properties similar to the standard fractional integrals and derivatives . we also define the fractional derivatives of functions belonging to specific spaces in order to find the relation between these new fractional differential operators . the presented left - and right - fractional integrals are different from those defined by katugampola since their kernels depend on the end points a and b and hence need a different convolution theory when the conformable laplace is applied .\ngao , f , yang , xj : fractional maxwell fluid with fractional derivative without singular kernel . therm . sci .\nrespectively . we suggest that iterating the above integral will end up with new fractional operators with two parameters and kernels different from the usual kernels of usual fractional derivatives and integrals . from the data analysis point of view we suppose that this new type of calculus will provide better understanding of the complexity of the dynamics of the phenomena from porous media .\n] . as is well known , systems possessing a memory effect often appear in real world phenomena . however , for each type of data we always ask what is the optimal corresponding nonlocal model to be applied . moreover , many authors studied new fractional operators with local , nonlocal , singular and non - singular kernels ( see [\nfor the right - fractional conformable derivatives , we can state a similar lemma .\npodlubny , i : fractional differential equations . academic press , san diego ( 1999 )\nkilbas , aa : hadamard type fractional calculus . j . korean math . soc .\n, we define the left - and right - fractional conformable integrals and derivatives . in section\nmagin , rl : fractional calculus in bioengineering . begell house publishers , redding ( 2006 )\nabdeljawad , t : on conformable fractional calculus . j . comput . appl . math .\nwe study incommensurate fractional variational problems in terms of a generalized fractional integral with lagrangians depending on classical derivatives and generalized fractional integrals and derivatives . we obtain necessary optimality conditions for the basic and isoperimetric problems , transversality conditions for free boundary value problems , and a generalized noether type theorem .\n] , in what follows , we recall some basic definitions and tools about classical fractional calculus .\nhilfer , r : applications of fractional calculus in physics . word scientific , singapore ( 2000 )\n, we define the fractional conformable derivatives of functions belonging to certain spaces and state their properties . in section\nmatheus j . lazo , and delfim f . m . torres , \u201cvariational calculus with conformable fractional derivatives , \u201d\nin this section , we consider the fractional conformable derivatives of functions belonging to spaces stated in the following definitions .\n] and the references therein ) . the standard fractional calculus may not provide us the required kernel in order to extract important information from these types of systems . at this stage , we ask the following question . can we generalize the standard fractional riemann - liouville integrals in a way such that we obtain unification to riemann - liouville , hadamard and other fractional derivatives [\nbefore we state the inverse properties and the composition of two caputo fractional conformable derivatives , we shall consider the following lemmas .\nel - nabulsi , ra , torres , dfm : fractional action - like variational problems . j . math . phys .\nin this section we define the left - and right - fractional conformable derivatives in the sense of caputo and present their properties .\na . b . malinowska , and d . f . m . torres , \u201cfractional calculus of variations of several independent variables , \u201d\nshakoor pooseh , ricardo almeida , and delfim f . m . torres , \u201cdiscrete direct methods in the fractional calculus of variations , \u201d\ndina tavares , ricardo almeida , and delfim f . m . torres , \u201ccaputo derivatives of fractional variable order : numerical approximations , \u201d\natangana , a , baleanu , d : new fractional derivative with non - local and non - singular kernel . therm . sci .\na generalized fractional calculus of variations - control and cybernetics - tom vol . 42 , no . 2 ( 2013 ) - baztech - yadda\ntatiana odzijewicz , agnieszka b . malinowska , and delfim f . m . torres , \u201cvariable order fractional variational calculus for double integrals , \u201d\ntatiana odzijewicz , agnieszka b . malinowska , and delfim f . m . torres , \u201cgreen ' s theorem for generalized fractional derivatives , \u201d\nmichael a . zhuravkov , and natalie s . romanova , \u201creview of methods and approaches for mechanical problem solutions based on fractional calculus , \u201d\nroberto garra , giorgio s . taverna , and delfim f . m . torres , \u201cfractional herglotz variational principles with generalized caputo derivatives , \u201d\nwe present the fractional conformable derivatives in the caputo setting and state their properties . finally , the last section is devoted to our conclusion .\ncaputo , m , fabrizio , m : a new definition of fractional derivative without singular kernel . prog . fract . differ . appl .\nlosada , j , nieto , jj : properties of a new fractional derivative without singular kernel . prog . fract . differ . appl .\nin the area of fractional calculus and its applications in many branches of science and engineering , several fractional derivatives were mainly utilized . the most common used were caputo and riemann - liouville derivatives , which were successfully utilized in modeling complex dynamics appearing in physics , biology , engineering and many other fields [\njarad , f , abdeljawad , t , baleanu , d : caputo - type modification of the hadamard fractional derivative . adv . differ . equ .\ngastao s . f . frederico , and delfim f . m . torres , \u201cfractional noether ' s theorem with classical and riemann - liouville derivatives , \u201d\nsamko , sg , kilbas , aa , marichev , oi : fractional integrals and derivatives : theory and applications . gordon & breach , yverdon ( 1993 )\nyang , xj , gao , f , machado , jat , baleanu , d : a new fractional derivative involving the normalized sinc function without singular kernel .\njarad , f , abdeljawad , t , baleanu , d : on the generalized fractional derivatives and their caputo modification . j . nonlinear sci . appl .\nmohammad maleki , ishak hashim , saeid abbasbandy , and a . alsaedi , \u201cdirect solution of a type of constrained fractional variational problems via an adaptive pseudospectral method , \u201d\nabdeljawad , t , baleanu , d : on fractional derivatives with exponential kernel and their discrete versions . j . rep . math . phys . ( to appear )\ngambo , yy , jarad , f , abdeljawad , t , baleanu , d : on caputo modification of the hadamard fractional derivative . adv . differ . equ .\nkilbas , a , srivastava , hm , trujillo , jj : theory and application of fractional differential equations . north - holland mathematics studies , vol . 204 ( 2006 )\nhegagi m . ali , fernando lobo pereira , and s\u00e3\u00adlvio m . a . gama , \u201ca new approach to the pontryagin maximum principle for nonlinear fractional optimal control problems , \u201d\nadjabi , y , jarad , f , baleanu , d , abdeljawad , t : on cauchy problems with caputo hadamard fractional derivatives . j . comput . anal . appl .\nmatheus j . lazo , and delfim f . m . torres , \u201cthe dubois\u2013reymond fundamental lemma of the fractional calculus of variations and an euler\u2013lagrange equation involving only derivatives of caputo , \u201d\nloic bourdin , tatiana odzijewicz , and delfim f . m . torres , \u201cexistence of minimizers for generalized lagrangian functionals and a necessary optimality condition - application to fractional variational problems , \u201d\nabdeljawad , t , baleanu , d : integration by parts and its applications of a new nonlocal fractional derivative with mittag - leffler nonsingular kernel . j . nonlinear sci . appl .\ns . s . ezz - eldien , e . h . doha , a . h . bhrawy , a . a . el - kalaawy , and j . a . t . machado , \u201ca new operational approach for solving fractional variational problems depending on indefinite integrals , \u201d\n] . the core of this procedure is to decide which differentiation operator should be used as a starting point for the iteration procedure . for the standard fractional calculus , we iterate the usual integral of a function and using the cauchy formula we obtain the integral of higher integer orders and then replace this integer by any complex number . in [\nthis dissertation is only available for download to the siuc community . others should contact the interlibrary loan department of your local library or contact proquest ' s dissertation express service .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nfaculty of computer science , bialystok university of technology , 15 - 351 bia\u0142ystok , poland , a . malinowska @ urltoken\n\u00a9 wszelkie prawa zastrze\u017cone przez konsorcjum baztech | baza utrzymywana i dystrybuowana przez icm uw | system oparty na platformie yadda default , ver . 1 . 12 . 10 - snapshot , rev . 40776 | \u00a9 icm uw 2005 - 2018\nto receive news and publication updates for abstract and applied analysis , enter your email address in the box below .\ntatiana odzijewicz , 1 agnieszka b . malinowska , 2 and delfim f . m . torres 1\ncopyright \u00a9 2012 tatiana odzijewicz et al . this is an open access article distributed under the creative commons attribution license , which permits unrestricted use , distribution , and reproduction in any medium , provided the original work is properly cited .\nthe following is the list of published articles that have cited the current article .\ndelfim f . m . torres , and agnieszka b . malinowskapp . 1\u2013275 , 2012 .\nrajesh k . pandey , and om p . agrawal , \u201cnumerical scheme for generalized isoperimetric constraint variational problems with a - operator , \u201d\nrajesh k . pandey , and om p . agrawal , \u201cnumerical scheme for a quadratic type generalized isoperimetric constraint variational problems with a - operator , \u201d\n] , it was suggested that the conformable integral should be fractionalized properly . we recall that an integral type like the one from [\n$ $ \\ bigl ( \\ mathbf { i } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f \\ bigr ) ( t ) = \\ frac { 1 } { \\ gamma ( \\ alpha ) } \\ int _ { t } ^ { b } ( y - t ) ^ { \\ alpha - 1 } f ( y ) \\ , dy . $ $\n$ $ \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } d ^ { \\ alpha } f \\ bigr ) ( t ) = \\ biggl ( \\ frac { d } { dt } \\ biggr ) ^ { n } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } \\ mathbf { i } ^ { n - \\ alpha } f \\ bigr ) ( t ) , \\ quad n = [ \\ alpha ] + 1 . $ $\n$ $ \\ bigl ( d _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f \\ bigr ) ( t ) = \\ biggl ( - \\ frac { d } { dt } \\ biggr ) ^ { n } \\ bigl ( \\ mathbf { i } _ { b } ^ { n - \\ alpha } f \\ bigr ) ( t ) . $ $\n$ $ \\ bigl ( { } ^ { c } d _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f \\ bigr ) ( t ) = \\ bigl ( \\ mathbf { i } _ { b } ^ { n - \\ alpha } ( - 1 ) ^ { n } f ^ { ( n ) } \\ bigr ) ( t ) . $ $\n$ $ \\ bigl ( \\ mathfrak { j } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f \\ bigr ) ( t ) = \\ frac { 1 } { \\ gamma ( \\ alpha ) } \\ int _ { t } ^ { b } ( \\ ln y - \\ ln t ) ^ { \\ alpha - 1 } f ( y ) \\ frac { dy } { y } . $ $\n$ $ \\ bigl ( \\ mathfrak { d } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f \\ bigr ) ( t ) = \\ biggl ( - t \\ frac { d } { dt } \\ biggr ) ^ { n } \\ bigl ( i _ { b } ^ { n - \\ alpha } f \\ bigr ) ( t ) . $ $\n$ $ \\ bigl ( { } ^ { c } \\ mathfrak { d } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f \\ bigr ) ( t ) = \\ biggl ( \\ mathfrak { j } _ { b } ^ { n - \\ alpha } \\ biggl ( - t \\ frac { d } { dt } \\ biggr ) ^ { n } f \\ biggr ) ( t ) . $ $\n$ $ x _ { c } ^ { p } ( a , b ) = \\ biggl \\ { f : [ a , b ] \\ rightarrow \\ mathbb { r } : \\ | f \\ | _ { x _ { c } ^ { p } } = \\ biggl ( \\ int _ { a } ^ { b } \\ bigl \\ vert t ^ { c } f ( t ) \\ bigr \\ vert ^ { p } \\ frac { dt } { t } \\ biggr ) ^ { 1 / p } < \\ infty \\ biggr \\ } . $ $\n$ $ \\ bigl ( { } ^ { c } d _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha , \\ rho } f \\ bigr ) ( t ) = \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } i ^ { n - \\ alpha , \\ rho } ( - \\ gamma ) ^ { n } f \\ bigr ) ( t ) = \\ frac { 1 } { \\ gamma ( n - \\ alpha ) } \\ int _ { t } ^ { b } \\ biggl ( \\ frac { y ^ { \\ rho } - t ^ { \\ rho } } { \\ rho } \\ biggr ) ^ { n - \\ alpha - 1 } ( - \\ gamma ) ^ { n } f ( y ) \\ frac { dy } { y ^ { 1 - \\ rho } } . $ $\n$ $ \\ begin { aligned } \\ begin { aligned } [ b ] { } _ { a } i ^ { n , \\ alpha } f ( x ) & = \\ int _ { a } ^ { x } \\ frac { dt _ { 1 } } { ( t _ { 1 } - a ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } \\ int _ { a } ^ { t _ { 1 } } \\ frac { dt _ { 2 } } { ( t _ { 2 } - a ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } \\ cdots \\ int _ { a } ^ { t _ { n - 1 } } \\ frac { f ( t _ { n } ) \\ , dt _ { n } } { ( t _ { n } - a ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } \\ \\ & = \\ frac { 1 } { \\ gamma ( n ) } \\ int _ { a } ^ { x } \\ biggl ( \\ frac { ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } - ( t - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } } { \\ alpha } \\ biggr ) ^ { n - 1 } f ( t ) \\ frac { dt } { ( t - a ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } . \\ end { aligned } \\ end { aligned } $ $\n$ $ { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) = \\ frac { 1 } { \\ gamma ( \\ beta ) } \\ int _ { a } ^ { x } \\ biggl ( \\ frac { ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } - ( t - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } } { \\ alpha } \\ biggr ) ^ { \\ beta - 1 } f ( t ) \\ frac { dt } { ( t - a ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } . $ $\n$ $ { } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) = \\ frac { 1 } { \\ gamma ( \\ beta ) } \\ int _ { x } ^ { b } \\ biggl ( \\ frac { ( b - x ) ^ { \\ alpha } - ( b - t ) ^ { \\ alpha } } { \\ alpha } \\ biggr ) ^ { \\ beta - 1 } f ( t ) \\ frac { dt } { ( b - t ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } . $ $\n$ $ { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { \\ gamma } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigr ) f ( x ) = { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta + \\ gamma } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) , \\ qquad { } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } ^ { \\ gamma } \\ mathfrak { i } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigr ) f ( x ) = { } ^ { \\ beta + \\ gamma } \\ mathfrak { i } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) . $ $\n$ $ z = \\ frac { ( t - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } - ( u - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } } { ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } - ( u - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } } . $ $\nthe second formula can be proved in a similar way or by using the action of the q - operator . \u25a1\n$ $ \\ begin { aligned } & \\ bigl ( { } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } ( b - t ) ^ { \\ alpha \\ nu - \\ alpha } \\ bigr ) ( x ) = \\ frac { 1 } { \\ alpha ^ { \\ beta } } \\ frac { \\ gamma ( \\ nu ) } { \\ gamma ( \\ beta + \\ nu ) } ( b - x ) ^ { \\ alpha ( \\ beta + \\ nu - 1 ) } . \\ end { aligned } $ $\n$ $ \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } ( t - a ) ^ { \\ nu - 1 } \\ bigr ) ( x ) = \\ frac { 1 } { \\ gamma ( \\ beta ) } \\ int _ { a } ^ { x } \\ biggl ( \\ frac { ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } - ( t - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } } { \\ alpha } \\ biggr ) ^ { \\ beta - 1 } ( t - a ) ^ { \\ alpha \\ nu - \\ alpha } \\ frac { dt } { ( t - a ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } . $ $\n$ $ \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } ( t - a ) ^ { \\ nu - 1 } \\ bigr ) ( x ) = \\ frac { ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha ( \\ beta + \\ nu - 1 ) } } { \\ gamma ( \\ beta ) \\ alpha ^ { \\ beta } } \\ int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } ( 1 - u ) ^ { \\ beta - 1 } u ^ { \\ nu - 1 } \\ , du = \\ frac { \\ gamma ( \\ nu ) } { \\ alpha ^ { \\ beta } \\ gamma ( \\ beta + \\ nu ) } ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha ( \\ beta + \\ nu - 1 ) } . $ $\n$ $ \\ begin { aligned } & \\ bigl [ { } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } ( b - t ) ^ { \\ alpha \\ nu - \\ alpha } \\ bigr ] ( x ) = \\ alpha ^ { \\ beta } \\ frac { \\ gamma ( \\ nu ) } { \\ gamma ( \\ nu - \\ beta ) } ( b - x ) ^ { \\ alpha ( \\ nu - \\ beta - 1 ) } . \\ end { aligned } $ $\n$ $ { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } ^ { \\ alpha } f = { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { - \\ alpha } f , \\ qquad { } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } = { } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } _ { b } ^ { - \\ alpha } f . $ $\n$ $ \\ frac { d } { dx } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { n - 2 } t ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) = \\ frac { 1 } { ( x - a ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } \\ int _ { a } ^ { x } \\ psi ( t ) \\ frac { dt } { ( t - a ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } + \\ frac { { } _ { a } ^ { n - 1 } t ^ { \\ alpha } f ( a ) } { ( x - a ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } . $ $\n$ $ \\ begin { aligned } { } _ { a } ^ { n - 2 } t ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) = & \\ int _ { a } ^ { x } \\ frac { ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } - ( t - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } } { \\ alpha } \\ psi ( t ) \\ frac { dt } { ( t - a ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } \\ \\ & { } + { } _ { a } ^ { n - 1 } t ^ { \\ alpha } f ( a ) \\ frac { ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } } { \\ alpha } + { } _ { a } ^ { n - 2 } t ^ { \\ alpha } f ( a ) . \\ end { aligned } $ $\n$ $ \\ begin { aligned } { } _ { a } ^ { n - 3 } t ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) = & \\ frac { 1 } { 2 ! } \\ int _ { a } ^ { x } \\ biggl ( \\ frac { ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } - ( t - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } } { \\ alpha } \\ biggr ) ^ { 2 } \\ psi ( t ) \\ frac { dt } { ( t - a ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } + { } _ { a } ^ { n - 2 } t ^ { \\ alpha } f ( a ) \\ frac { ( x - a ) ^ { 2 \\ alpha } } { 2 \\ alpha ^ { 2 } } \\ \\ & { } + { } _ { a } ^ { n - 2 } t ^ { \\ alpha } f ( a ) \\ frac { ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } } { \\ alpha } + { } _ { a } ^ { n - 3 } t ^ { \\ alpha } f ( a ) . \\ end { aligned } $ $\n$ $ \\ begin { aligned } f ( x ) = & \\ frac { 1 } { ( n - 1 ) ! } \\ int _ { a } ^ { x } \\ biggl ( \\ frac { ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } - ( t - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } } { \\ alpha } \\ biggr ) ^ { n - 1 } \\ psi ( t ) \\ frac { dt } { ( t - a ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } \\ \\ & { } + \\ sum _ { k = 0 } ^ { n - 1 } \\ frac { { } _ { a } ^ { k } t ^ { \\ alpha } f ( a ) } { \\ alpha ^ { k } k ! } ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha k } . \\ end { aligned } $ $\n$ $ \\ begin { aligned } f ( x ) = & \\ frac { 1 } { ( n - 1 ) ! } \\ int _ { x } ^ { b } \\ biggl ( \\ frac { ( b - x ) ^ { \\ alpha } - ( b - t ) ^ { \\ alpha } } { \\ alpha } \\ biggr ) ^ { n - 1 } \\ frac { ( { } ^ { n } t _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ) ( t ) } { ( b - t ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } \\ , dt \\ \\ & { } + \\ sum _ { k = 0 } ^ { n - 1 } \\ frac { ( - 1 ) ^ { k } \\ , { } ^ { k } t _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( b ) } { k ! } \\ frac { ( b - x ) ^ { \\ alpha k } } { \\ alpha ^ { k } } . \\ end { aligned } $ $\n$ $ \\ begin { aligned } { } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) = & \\ frac { 1 } { \\ gamma ( n - \\ beta ) } \\ int _ { x } ^ { b } \\ biggl ( \\ frac { ( b - x ) ^ { \\ alpha } - ( b - t ) ^ { \\ alpha } } { \\ alpha } \\ biggr ) ^ { n - \\ beta - 1 } \\ frac { ^ { n } t _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( t ) } { ( b - t ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } \\ , dt \\ \\ & { } + \\ sum _ { k = 0 } ^ { n - 1 } \\ frac { ( ( - 1 ) ^ { k } \\ , { } ^ { k } t _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( b ) ) ( b - x ) ^ { \\ alpha ( k - \\ beta ) } } { \\ alpha ^ { k - \\ beta } \\ gamma ( k - \\ beta + 1 ) } . \\ end { aligned } $ $\n$ $ f ( x ) = \\ frac { 1 } { ( n - 1 ) ! } \\ int _ { a } ^ { x } \\ biggl ( \\ frac { ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } - ( t - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } } { \\ alpha } \\ biggr ) ^ { n - 1 } \\ frac { ( { } _ { a } ^ { n } t ^ { \\ alpha } f ) ( t ) } { ( t - a ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } \\ , dt + \\ sum _ { k = 0 } ^ { n - 1 } \\ frac { { } _ { a } ^ { n } t ^ { \\ alpha } f ( a ) } { k ! } \\ frac { ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha k } } { \\ alpha ^ { k } } . $ $\n$ $ \\ begin { aligned } { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) = & \\ frac { { } _ { a } ^ { n } t ^ { \\ alpha } } { ( n - 1 ) ! \\ gamma ( n - \\ beta ) } \\ int _ { a } ^ { x } \\ int _ { a } ^ { t } \\ biggl ( \\ frac { ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } - ( t - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } } { \\ alpha } \\ biggr ) ^ { n - \\ beta - 1 } \\ biggl ( \\ frac { ( t - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } - ( u - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } } { \\ alpha } \\ biggr ) ^ { n } \\ \\ & { } \\ times \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { n } t ^ { \\ alpha } f ( u ) \\ bigr ) \\ frac { du } { ( u - a ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } \\ frac { dt } { ( t - a ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } \\ \\ & { } + \\ sum _ { k = 0 } ^ { n - 1 } \\ frac { { } _ { a } ^ { n } t ^ { \\ alpha } f ( a ) } { k ! \\ alpha ^ { k } } \\ alpha ^ { \\ beta } \\ frac { \\ gamma ( k + 1 ) } { \\ gamma ( k + 1 - \\ beta ) } ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha ( k - \\ beta ) } . \\ end { aligned } $ $\n$ $ \\ begin { aligned } { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) = & \\ biggl ( \\ frac { \\ gamma ( n - \\ beta ) \\ gamma ( n ) { } _ { a } ^ { n } t ^ { \\ alpha } } { ( n - 1 ) ! \\ gamma ( n - \\ beta ) \\ gamma ( 2n - \\ beta ) } \\ int _ { a } ^ { x } \\ biggl ( \\ frac { ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } - ( u - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } } { \\ alpha } \\ biggr ) ^ { 2n - \\ beta - 1 } \\ frac { ( { } _ { a } ^ { n } t ^ { \\ alpha } f ) ( u ) \\ , du } { ( u - a ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } \\ biggr ) \\ \\ & { } + \\ sum _ { k = 0 } ^ { n - 1 } \\ frac { { } _ { a } ^ { n } t ^ { \\ alpha } f ( a ) } { \\ alpha ^ { k - \\ beta } \\ gamma ( k + 1 - \\ beta ) } ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha ( k - \\ beta ) } . \\ end { aligned } $ $\n$ $ { } _ { a } ^ { m } t ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) = { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta - m } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) ; \\ qquad { } ^ { m } t _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) = { } ^ { \\ beta - m } \\ mathfrak { i } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) . $ $\n$ $ { } _ { a } ^ { \\ gamma } \\ mathfrak { d } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) = { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta - \\ gamma } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) ; \\ qquad { } ^ { \\ gamma } \\ mathfrak { d } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) = ^ { \\ beta - \\ gamma } \\ mathfrak { i } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) . $ $\n$ $ \\ begin { aligned } { } _ { a } ^ { \\ gamma } \\ mathfrak { d } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) & = { } _ { a } ^ { m } t ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { m - \\ gamma } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) \\ bigr ) \\ \\ & = { } _ { a } ^ { m } t ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta + m - \\ gamma } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) \\ \\ & = { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta - \\ gamma } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) . \\ end { aligned } $ $\n$ $ { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) = f ( x ) ; \\ qquad { } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) = f ( x ) . $ $\nand utilized the properties of the gamma and beta functions . the last step in the proof is to use lemma 2 . 1 in [\n$ $ { } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) = f ( x ) - \\ sum _ { j = 1 } ^ { n } \\ frac { ( - 1 ) ^ { n - j } \\ , { } ^ { \\ beta - j } \\ mathfrak { d } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( b ) } { \\ alpha ^ { \\ beta - j } \\ gamma ( \\ beta - j + 1 ) } ( b - x ) ^ { \\ alpha \\ beta - \\ alpha j } . $ $\n$ $ \\ begin { aligned } { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) = & \\ frac { 1 } { \\ gamma ( \\ beta ) } \\ int _ { a } ^ { x } \\ biggl ( \\ frac { ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } - ( t - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } } { \\ alpha } \\ biggr ) ^ { \\ beta - 1 } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { n } t ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { n - \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( t ) \\ bigr ) \\ bigr ) \\ frac { dt } { ( t - a ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } \\ \\ = & \\ frac { { } _ { a } ^ { 1 } t ^ { \\ alpha } } { \\ gamma ( \\ beta + 1 ) } \\ biggl [ \\ int _ { a } ^ { x } \\ biggl ( \\ frac { ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } - ( t - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } } { \\ alpha } \\ biggr ) ^ { \\ beta } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { n } t ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { n - \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( t ) \\ bigr ) \\ bigr ) \\ frac { dt } { ( t - a ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } \\ biggr ] . \\ end { aligned } $ $\n$ $ \\ begin { aligned } { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) = & { } _ { a } ^ { 1 } t \\ biggl [ { } _ { a } ^ { 1 } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) - \\ sum _ { j = 1 } ^ { n } \\ frac { ( { } _ { a } ^ { n - j } t ^ { \\ alpha } ( { } _ { a } ^ { n - \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( a ) ) ) } { \\ gamma ( \\ beta + 2 - j ) \\ alpha ^ { \\ beta - j + 1 } } ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha \\ beta - \\ alpha j + \\ alpha } \\ biggr ] \\ \\ = & f ( x ) - \\ sum _ { j = 1 } ^ { n } \\ frac { { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta - j } \\ mathfrak { d } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( a ) } { \\ alpha ^ { \\ beta - j } \\ gamma ( \\ beta - j + 1 ) } ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha \\ beta - \\ alpha j } . \\ end { aligned } $ $\n$ $ { } ^ { c \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) = { } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ biggl [ f ( t ) - \\ sum _ { k = 0 } ^ { n - 1 } \\ frac { ( - 1 ) ^ { k } \\ , { } ^ { k } t _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( b ) } { k ! \\ alpha ^ { k } } ( b - t ) ^ { \\ alpha k } \\ biggr ] ( x ) . $ $\n$ $ \\ begin { aligned } { } ^ { c \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) & = \\ frac { ( - 1 ) ^ { n } } { \\ gamma ( n - \\ beta ) } \\ int _ { x } ^ { b } \\ biggl ( \\ frac { ( b - x ) ^ { \\ alpha } - ( b - t ) ^ { \\ alpha } } { \\ alpha } \\ biggr ) ^ { n - \\ beta - 1 } \\ frac { ^ { n } t _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( t ) } { ( b - t ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } \\ , dt \\ \\ & = { } ^ { n - \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( ^ { n } t _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) . \\ end { aligned } $ $\n$ $ \\ begin { aligned } { } ^ { c \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) & = { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) - \\ sum _ { k = 0 } ^ { n - 1 } \\ frac { ^ { k } t _ { a } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( a ) } { \\ alpha ^ { k - \\ beta } k ! } \\ frac { \\ gamma ( k + 1 ) } { \\ gamma ( k - \\ beta + 1 ) } ( x - a ) ^ { k \\ alpha - \\ beta \\ alpha } \\ \\ & = { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) - \\ sum _ { k = 0 } ^ { n - 1 } \\ frac { ^ { k } t _ { a } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( a ) } { \\ alpha ^ { k - \\ beta } \\ gamma ( k - \\ beta + 1 ) } ( x - a ) ^ { k \\ alpha - \\ beta \\ alpha } \\ \\ & = \\ frac { 1 } { \\ gamma ( n - \\ beta ) } \\ int _ { a } ^ { x } \\ biggl ( \\ frac { ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } - ( t - a ) ^ { \\ alpha } } { \\ rho } \\ biggr ) ^ { n - \\ beta - 1 } \\ frac { { } _ { a } ^ { n } t ^ { \\ alpha } f ( t ) } { ( t - a ) ^ { 1 - \\ alpha } } \\ , dt \\ \\ & = { } _ { a } ^ { n - \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { n } t ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) . \\ end { aligned } $ $\n$ $ \\ bigl \\ vert { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta - k } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr \\ vert \\ leq \\ frac { \\ vert f \\ vert _ { c } } { \\ vert \\ gamma ( \\ beta - k ) \\ vert ( \\ operatorname { re } ( \\ beta ) - k ) } \\ frac { ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha ( \\ operatorname { re } ( \\ beta ) - k ) } } { \\ alpha ^ { \\ operatorname { re } ( \\ beta ) - k } } . $ $\n$ $ \\ bigl \\ vert ^ { c \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr \\ vert \\ leq \\ frac { \\ vert ^ { n } t _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f \\ vert _ { c } } { \\ vert \\ gamma ( n - \\ beta ) \\ vert ( n - \\ operatorname { re } ( \\ beta ) ) } \\ frac { ( b - x ) ^ { \\ alpha ( n - \\ operatorname { re } ( \\ beta ) ) } } { \\ alpha ^ { n - \\ operatorname { re } ( \\ beta ) } } . $ $\n$ $ { } _ { a } ^ { c \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) = f ( x ) ; \\ qquad { } ^ { c \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) = f ( x ) . $ $\n$ $ \\ begin { aligned } & { } ^ { c \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) = f ( x ) - \\ frac { { } ^ { \\ beta + 1 - n } \\ mathfrak { i } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( b ) } { \\ alpha ^ { n - \\ beta } \\ gamma ( n - \\ beta ) } ( b - x ) ^ { \\ alpha n - \\ alpha \\ beta } . \\ end { aligned } $ $\n$ $ { } _ { a } ^ { c \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) = { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) - \\ sum _ { k = 0 } ^ { n - 1 } \\ frac { { } _ { a } ^ { k } t ^ { \\ alpha } ( { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( a ) ) ( x - a ) } { \\ alpha ^ { k - \\ beta } \\ gamma ( k - \\ beta + 1 ) } . $ $\n$ $ { } _ { a } ^ { c \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) = f ( x ) - \\ sum _ { k = 0 } ^ { n - 1 } \\ frac { { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta - k } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( a ) ( x - a ) ^ { \\ alpha - k - \\ beta \\ alpha } } { \\ alpha ^ { k - \\ beta } \\ gamma ( k - \\ beta + 1 ) } . $ $\n) is proved . the second identity can be proved by using the same arguments .\n$ $ \\ begin { aligned } & { } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( ^ { c \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) = f ( x ) - \\ sum _ { k = 0 } ^ { n - 1 } \\ frac { ( - 1 ) ^ { k } \\ , { } ^ { k } t _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( b ) ( b - x ) ^ { \\ alpha k } } { \\ alpha ^ { k } k ! } . \\ end { aligned } $ $\n$ $ \\ begin { aligned } { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { c \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) & = { } _ { a } ^ { \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { n - \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { n } t ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) \\ bigr ) \\ \\ & = { } _ { a } ^ { n } \\ mathfrak { i } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { n } t ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) \\ \\ & = f ( x ) - \\ sum _ { j = 1 } ^ { n } \\ frac { { } _ { a } ^ { n - j } d ^ { \\ alpha } f ( a ) } { \\ alpha ^ { n - j } \\ gamma ( n - j + 1 ) } ( x - a ) ^ { ( n - j ) \\ alpha } \\ \\ & = f ( x ) - \\ sum _ { k = 0 } ^ { n - 1 } \\ frac { { } _ { a } ^ { n } t ^ { \\ alpha } f ( a ) } { \\ alpha ^ { k } k ! } ( x - a ) ^ { k \\ alpha } . \\ end { aligned } $ $\n$ $ { } _ { a } ^ { c \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( { } _ { a } ^ { c \\ gamma } \\ mathfrak { d } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) = { } _ { a } ^ { c ( \\ beta + \\ gamma ) } \\ mathfrak { d } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) ; \\ qquad { } ^ { c \\ beta } \\ mathfrak { d } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } \\ bigl ( ^ { c \\ gamma } \\ mathfrak { d } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) \\ bigr ) = ^ { c ( \\ beta + \\ gamma ) } \\ mathfrak { d } _ { b } ^ { \\ alpha } f ( x ) . $ $\nall authors contributed equally to the writing of this paper . all authors read and approved the final manuscript .\nspringer nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations .\nopen access this article is distributed under the terms of the creative commons attribution 4 . 0 international license urltoken which permits unrestricted use , distribution , and reproduction in any medium , provided you give appropriate credit to the original author ( s ) and the source , provide a link to the creative commons license , and indicate if changes were made .\njarad , f . , u\u011furlu , e . , abdeljawad , t . et al . adv differ equ ( 2017 ) 2017 : 247 . urltoken"]}
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( 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 - 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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 ."]}
{"id": 54641, "summary": [{"text": "ary films ( urdu : ary \u0641\u0644\u0645 ) is a film distribution & production company in pakistan , part of ary digital network .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "thirty five films including 11 urdu , 6 punjabi and 17 pashto films were released by ary films in 2013 .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "among them , waar , jawani phir nahi ani , wrong no. , jalaibee , 3 bahadur tops the charts in industry . ", "topic": 9}], "title": "ary films", "paragraphs": ["ary films is doing great for the revival of pakistan films ind . salute n kud0s\ufffd\nary films is a film distribution & production company in pakistan , part of ary digital network . thirty five films including 11 urdu , 6 punjabi and 17 pashto films .\nary films has received worldwide appreciatiom for creating a milestone in reviving pakistani cinema .\nary filmsand kahani films presents . . kambakht . . a hamza ali abbasi film . . . releasing in 2014 by ary films in cinemas across pakistan . .\nunder the banner of wadi animation , feature films , short films , commercial films and animated tv series will be produced .\nary films is the best in my opinion . you guys know how to promote a movie\nary films officially tweeted the poster and trailer of the movie from their official twitter account yesterday .\nthirty five films were released in pakistan including 11 urdu , 6 punjabi and 17 pashto films .\npremieres of the hareem farooq starrer\nparchi\ndrew a huge number of celebrities in karachi and lahore , ary news reported . the premieres of the fun - filled movie - the latest offering by ary films , irk films , arif lakhani films - were\u2026\nu was signed between ary films and riaz shahid films on 2 . november 2 . 01 . 3 , starting a joint production venture between the two companies announcing two films at the event , arth 2 and mission - 5 . [ 1 . on 7 december 2 . 01 . ary films & mind .\non 11 september 2014 , ary films and soc films announced a joint venture company naming it waadi animations , in intention to produce animated content including feature films making the debut project 3 bahadur . [ 27 ]\nfilm producers in pakistan are trying to revive the lollywood industry as new and more technologically advance films are on the verge of production . ary films and mindworks media have agreed to produce waar - 2 whereas jalebi will also be released by ary films and redrum films in 2014 and is shot via arri alexa hd cameras .\nthe film has been shot entirely in pakistan \u2013 and will be released under the banner of ary films worldwide .\nan mou was signed between ary films and riaz shahid films on 23 november 2013 , starting a joint production venture between the two companies announcing two films at the event , arth 2 and mission - 5 . [ 19 ]\npresenting the theatrical trailer of salman iqbal films , ary films and six sigma plus production jawani phir nahi ani - 2 cast : humayun saeed , fahad mustafa , . . .\nas per the mou , riaz shahid films will produce four up - standard , quality films every year from the next year making sure that there is always enough local content for cinemas to exhibit , whereas ary films will make sure that the films receive the grandest reception in the country possible .\nary films & mind works media taking pakistani films to another level where the collaborative endeavor intends to produce great pakistani movies that will flourish pakistan\u2019s cinema industry taking it to international level .\nary films , salman iqbal films and six sigma plus productions ' latest release ' punjab nahi jaungi ' is breaking records , attracting cine - goers the world over and has become the highest grossing pakistani film of the year , ary news reported . \u2026\nan mou was signed between ary films and riaz shahid films on 23rd november 2013 , subjecting a joint production venture between two banners aimed at wheeling the revival process of pakistan film industry .\nmakers irk films , ary films and arif lakhani films on saturday released the much - awaited trailer of hareem farooq starrer\nparchi\nin a star studded event at karachi ' s nueplex cinemas . scroll down for more videos as the 2 minute 57\u2026\nyesterday , dawn films has signed a contract with matteela films ( who produced zinda bhaag ) to work on joint ventures .\nkarachi , december 7 : ary films & mind works media have joined hands to produce pakistani movies which will compete on international markets with international films to take the local cinema industry to the next level .\nyear 2013 has given a major boost to pakistani cinema . the credit of producing great films in the calendar year goes to ary group .\nthe movie will be shot at exquisite locations in swat and northern areas of pakistan and will proudly be released by ary films in 2016 .\nary films is a company launched with the view to create an organization that will become an integral part of the entertainment business in pakistan .\nkarachi - based production house soc films has announced its latest collaborative effort with a local film production company titled waadi animations . the venture centralises producing animated feature films , short films , television series and commercials .\nary films are making a sequel of waar to be shot in pakistan , u . k . , russia , turkey and yugoslavia . [ 26 ]\nin a recent announcement , dawn media group\u2019s sister company , herald entertainment broke the big news that one of pakistan\u2019s largest media group is all set to enter films . dawn films would produce feature films , urltoken reported .\nary films ( including \u201cthe platform\u201d ) has so far released josh \u2013 against the grain , main hoon shahid afridi , lamha , zinda bhaag and waar .\nmedia giants like ary network , geo network and hum have already ventured into films , it was about time dawn media group joined the film world too .\nkarachi : the theatrical trailer for ary films and pervez malik films latest collaboration\nazaadi\nwas released on tuesday during a star - studded event at karachi ' s nueplex cinemas . the film starring moammar rana , sonya hussyn and\u2026\nthe original sound track of pakistan ' s latest animation release\ngluco - allahyar & the legend of markhor\nwas released on friday , ary news reported . sung by ali noor , the video released on ary films page soon received thousands of\u2026\nkarachi : premiere ceremony of punjab nahi jaungi , the latest offering by salman iqbal films , ary films & six sigma plus , was held at nueplex cinema in karachi on tuesday . punjab nahi jaungi is a romantic - drama directed by the\u2026\nin early 2 . 01 . 4 ary films signed an agreement with summit entertainment ( pak ) to release concordia productions feature tamanna in cinemas across pakistan on 6 june as part of the new wave of pakistani films released in 2 . the film premiered two days later on 8 june in london at the 1 . london asian film festival . on 1 . 1 september 2 . ary films and soc films announced a joint venture company naming it waadi animations , in intention to produce animated content including feature films making the debut project 3 bahadur . [ 2 .\nit must also be noted that ary films earlier this year signed another mou with mandviwalla entertainment resulting in creation of , the platform ; a venture helping local films , specially the small productions in getting them much - needed cinema release across the country .\n\u2018tamanna\u2019 a british - pakistani film distributed by royal palm group t / a summit entertainment ( pak ) and ary films , is all set to be released on june 13 .\ncarrying the name of mr . riaz shahid ; one of the most celebrated filmmakers of industry\u2019s heydays , riaz shahid films , the film banner now being run by his superstar son , shaan shahid , have allied with the media giant ary netwrok\u2019s film distribution arm , ary films to together bear the torch in pakistan film industry\u2019s quest for its revived future .\n\u201cpunjab nahi jaungi is the first film to release under the banner of ary films this year and we are proud to be providing quality entertainment to our viewers consistently . we hope to continue the same trend , \u201d shared salman iqbal , founder and president of ary digital network .\nmovenpick hotel was the center of glitz and glamour , as the cast and crew for upcoming ary films movie wrong number were expected . fans , bloggers , media personnel , photographers , actors , actresses and directors all showed up to quell their curiosity about the anxiously awaited film . produced by ynh films , and released by ary films , wrong no . is packed with action , comedy , drama and romance that is all set to entertain pakistani audiences .\nreleased by ary films and footprint entertainment , produced by matteela films , directed by meenu gaur and farjad nabi ; produced by mazhar zaidi ; written by ms . gaur and mr . nabi ; music by sahir ali bagga ; editing by shan muhammed ; cinematography by satya nagpaul .\non 7 december 2013 ary films & mindworks media joined hands to produce pakistani movies . the collaboration starts with waar 2 [ 24 ] and delta echo foxtrot [ 25 ] later named yalghaar .\nceo ary network salman iqbal is among the executive producers of \u2018jalaibee\u2019 with murtaza shah and jerjees seja .\nary is hoping to give viewers a holistic cinema experience in pakistan through producing more movies . since it\nwaar , joint production of ary films and mandviwalla entertainment , was the most successful film to be released in the year 2013 . the film has also been released in foreign countries and earned millions .\nkinza piracha is a lifestyle and entertainment editor at ary digital network . her twitter handle is @ perachakinza .\naccording to ary films , the waar was released on eid 2013 ; the day of release furthered the impact of the movie . similarly , the producers are aiming or eid 2015 for the waar 2\u2019s release .\nary digital network ary digital fz llc office # 206 , building 4 , dubai studio city dubai , uae p . o . box : 502391 ph : + 971 4 5515900 / + 97145515912 fax : + 971 4 3861217\nin early 2014 ary films signed an agreement with summit entertainment ( pak ) to release concordia productions feature tamanna in cinemas across pakistan on 6 june as part of the new wave of pakistani films released in 2014 . the film premiered two days later on 8 june in london at the 16th london asian film festival .\ngood review it ' s time to revive the films of pakistan particularly urdu movies . . . . .\n\u201cwe welcome reham and irk films and look forward to making this venture a success , \u201d he added .\njanaan [ 1 . 3 ] november 1 . lahore se aageyco - production with showcase films [ 1 .\nthis is the third association ary films has cemented in the last year , making it one of the biggest and the most versatile pakistani cinema game changers in the last decade . the company\u2019s other associations includes a collaboration with mandviwalla entertainment focusing on tent - pole commercial feature films , an indie unit \u201cthe platform\u201d , and the recent partnership with riaz shahid films to produce a slate of four motion pictures , including an official sequel to mahesh bhatt\u2019s \u201carth\u201d .\nmr . salman iqbal , founder and president ary digital network , said , \u201cwe are pleased to announce one of our many releases of 2016 . janaan not only depicts the positive side of pukhtoons and pakistan , but it will also add value in supporting the pakistan film industry with ary films at the forefront of holding up the \u2018made in pakistan\u2019 content\u201d .\nkarachi : good news for the fans as the intense and powerful poster of upcoming movie \u2018azaadi\u2019 has been released featuring the leads moammar rana and sonya hussyn . loaded with thrill , war and action , the venture of ary films and pervez\u2026\nkarachi : in another of the headline grabbing motion picture associations to hit the domestic cinema market in under a month , media giant ary films has entered into a joint venture agreement with mind works media to produce \u201chi - octane\u201d pakistani movies .\nyasir nawaz chimed in with the much needed details about the film . \u201cwe needed a complete , commercial masala film . it was the need of our cinema industry . we have made a lot of films of varying genres , such as drama , action , romance . at the moment , ary films is supporting movies in pakistan more than any other franchise . \u201d\nsalman iqbal , president ary digital network and hassan rana , ceo of mind works media , has signed the mou for joint venture pakistani movie , waar2 . one more time the pakistani cinema industry will be hit by another mega hit ' waar 2 ' . media giant ary films has entered into a joint venture agreement with mind works media is produce\nhigh octane\npakistani movies .\nary films has never failed to surprise us , providing their audience with quality of movies has been the first priority . there are films that you can\u2019t miss to watch and if you have already seen them it\u2019s about time you re watch them and we promise you won\u2019t be wasting your time . movies which are to be released soon must be on you \u2018to watch\u2019 list .\nanimated film \u2018teen bahadur\u2019 will be the first production of wadi amination , which is all set to release next year . pioneer and president of ary digital network along with ceo of sos films sharmeen ubaid chinoy had already announced about the production of \u2018teen bahadur\u2019 .\npresenting the theatrical trailer of salman iqbal films , ary films and six sigma plus production jawani phir nahi ani - 2 cast : humayun saeed , fahad mustafa , ahmad ali butt , vasay chaudhry , mawra hocane , kubra khan , sarwat gillani , uzma khan , omer shehzad , safina behroz and sohail ahmed . produced by : salman iqbal , humayun saeed , shahzad nasib and jerjees seja . written by : vasay chaudhry directed by : nadeem baig releasing on eid ul azha 2018 . a salman iqbal films , ary films & six sigma plus production . # jpna2 # aryfilms # sifilms # sixsigmaplus # madeinpakistan # trailerlaunch # 25thjune # humayunsaeed # fahadmustafa # vasaychaudary # ahmedalibutt # mawrahocane # sarwatgillani # kubrakhan # uzmakhan # eidulazha # romcom # biggestentertaineroftheyear # sequel @ saeedhumayun @ mustafafahad26 @ vasaych @ ahmedalibutt @ mawrellous @ sarwatg @ thekubism @ uzmakhanofficial @ jerjeesseja @ salman _ ary @ aryfilmsofficial show less\nkarachi : the teaser for ary films ' upcoming movie ' parchi ' is finally out , heightening the suspense over hareem farooq ' s role in the flick as she could be seen thrashing a person .\nis she performing role of a hooligan ?\nthe\u2026\nmazhar zaidi , the ceo of matteela films , agreeing with saigol , said this was an exciting time for film makers in pakistan .\nsalman iqbal , president ary digital network and hassan rana , ceo mind works media , signing the joint venture mou at the occasion . - courtesy photo\nworks media joined hands to produce pakistani movies . the collaboration starts with waar 2 [ 1 . delta echo foxtrot [ 2 . yalghaar . ary films are making a sequel of waar to be shot in pakistan , u . k . , russia , turkey and yugoslavia . [ 2 .\njerjees seja , ceo ary digital network and co - producer said , \u201ci personally can\u2019t wait for this movie to be released , we have such high hopes . ary is committed to produce one blockbuster after another , therefore , we are excited and hopeful about the rise of new cinema in pakistan . \u201d\nin the recent development concerning the pakistani movies is the collaboration of media giant ary films and mind works media productions to produce high budgeted and high quality pakistani movies . both the groups will venture together into numerous movies . waar 2 , the sequel of waar , will be one the first joint ventures of ary films and mind works media productions and other joint venture will be \u201cdelta echo foxtrot\u201d , another thriller on courage , sacrifice , passion , and patriotism set to release by the end of this year . delta echo foxtrot will be the first venture followed by the making of waar 2 . the cast of delta echo foxtrot is not announced and kept secret . bt , it is expected that the movie will include the biggest actors of pakistani cinema and new talented faces will also be given chance as the auditions for the movie are already under way . mr salman iqbal , president and founder of ary digital network described about these two mega - films while talking at the press conference at the ary office in karachi .\nacademy award - winning filmmaker sharmeen obaid chinoy , the ceo of waadi animations , is also the creative director of 3 bahadur with ary films extending its expertise in distribution and marketing for the film . additionally , the original soundtrack for the movie has been composed and produced by accomplished musician shiraz uppal .\nmeenu gaur and farjad nabi , the directors for matteela films , said that the movies produced now will shape the future of pakistani film industry .\npakistan ' s first noir crime thriller film : tamanna , to release nationwide across pakistan in march 2014 . to be released by geo films .\nstating his views on the collaboration , mr . jarjees seja , ary digital network\u2019s chief executive officer , said , it is pertinent for the main players in the market to join hands to be able to make and market better films . our experience with our latest presentations like \u2018waar\u2019 , \u2018zinda bhaag\u2019 , and \u2018main hoon shahid afridi\u2019 tells us that there is a great hunger for pakistani cinema entertainment . the market is ready to reward and support all good efforts . this is precisely why we are joining forces with riaz shahid films and we intend to jointly produce and market four films each year from now on . at ary films , we are committed to not only provide quality entertainment through our movies but also give a business model to different advertisers and sponsors so they can use this powerful medium to integrate their brand / products and become a part of revival of pakistani cinema by investing in the movies . \u201d\nkarachi : punjab nahi jaungi , the latest offering by ary films & six sigma plus is ready to hit cinemas on eid ul adha and a special trailer launch was hosted on 5th july at nueplex cinema in karachi where the trailer of the film was showcased to the members of the media for the first time .\nit has almost been a year that pakistani cinema was revamped and since then we are experiencing houseful and award - winning films by our homemade productions .\nbearing in mind the bash of a premiere yesterday , think of the cameos as family - support for mr . saeedand shahzad nasib\u2019s sure fire blockbuster ; and , in case anyone forgets about either their or ary films\u2019 \u2013 who distributes the movie along with mandviwalla entertainment \u2013 place in the industry , this is one extended family .\nhas cemented in the last year , making it one of the biggest and the most versatilepakistani cinema game changers in the last decade . ary films ( including\nthe platform\n) has so far released josh - against the grain , main hoon shahid afridi , lamha , zinda bhaag and waar . not only that , but the company ' s other associations includes a collaboration with mandviwalla entertainment focusing on tent - pole commercial feature films , an indie unit\nthe platform\n, and the recent partnership with riaz shahid films is produce a slate of four motion pictures , including an official sequel to mahesh bhatt it ' s\narth\n.\nfilms , and will be releasing its teaser trailers in the coming months . we can\u2019t wait to see what hamza ali abbasi has in store for us this year .\ni think its too early for a squeal . . but i also wish very best of luck to ary & pakistan with this film too . . . . . . it must have been very difficult for pakistani media for giving so much coverage to pakistani films instead of covering indian film industry and india actors day to day activities . . . .\nnazafreen saigol , the chief executive officer of herald entertainment , expressed his excitement on starting the new venture and also praised matteela films to be on same page as dawn .\n\u201cwe are excited to be a part of the emerging film industry in pakistan . we intend to bring the highest quality of films to the pakistani viewers . the revival of cinema in pakistan is an exciting opportunity . we hope to play our role in bringing pakistani films to the level of the best in the world , \u201d saigol said .\nit was disappointing to know that waar 2 will not have the brains of bilal lashari as the director . the ary films officials announced that waar 2\u2019s direction won\u2019t be undertaken by bilal lashari anymore . dr hassan waqas rana will be the director of waar 2 . dr hassan waqas rana also happens to be the writer and producer of waar and he is more acquainted with the story and peripherals of the movie . but , one wonders why bilal lashari was ignored for this job as he did the brilliant direction of the movie . another thing that made waar prominent was the cinematography and bial lashari was the person behind it . we haven\u2019t heard the reason for this directorial change from ary films but we will , surely , miss the master class of bilal lashari in the waar 2 .\nso heartening to see such positive news coming out of pakistan . thank you ary and mind works media for putting faith in the local talent and taking a bold initiative to revive the industry . god bless you all !\nceo ary digital network jerjees seja also shared his expectations about the film . \u201cwhen released , this movie will make people laugh harder than it did just now , when they viewed it behind - the - scenes , \u201d said jerjees seja . \u201cthis movie will also be a resounding success just like 3 bahadur , which has grossed more than rs 5 crore at the box office . people are watching 3 bahadur instead of bollywood films . \u201d\nthe joint venture , which was held at ary\u2019s medina city mall offices , launched \u201cdelta echo foxtrot\u201d , an actioner of \u201ccourage , sacrifice , passion and patriotism\u201d set to release in 2014 , and \u201cwaar 2\u201d the sequel of the immensely successful \u201cwaar\u201d .\nramchand pakistani ( which i loved , though it showed a very cruel side of india ) also had an indian actress - nandita das - and indian music composers . khuda ke liye had nasiruddin shah . similarly for some other pak films .\nto solidify the deal , two films were announced at the event , arth 2 and mission - 5 , along with a subsequent announcement that the former\u2019s launch event will be held next month where indian film director mahesh bhatt will also be present .\nnot only one , but two movies will be releasing in year 2014 . the joint venture , which was held at ary ' s medina city mall offices , launched the\ndelta echo foxtrot\n, an actioner of\ncourage , sacrifice , patriotism and passion\nand\ngo google new pakistani films and will see that some hold promise . not every movie will be groundbreaking . yeh to duniya mai hota hi nahin kabhi to phir rona kis baat ka , hain ? har aik ko shabashi dainay ki zaroorat nahin : p\njalaibee [ 7 ] may 2 . bahadurco - production with soc films [ 8 ] july 1 . wrong no . [ 9 ] august 1 . shah [ 1 . 0 ] september 2 . jawani phir nahi anico - production with six sigma plus [ 1 .\ncinema can be a good way to promote country\u2019s image as it promotes the overall image of the country . lollywood is improving the quality of films that its making\u2013not only in terms of content such as script and plot but also in terms of production , direction and music .\n@ pakistani : i dont think it is sad . what is sad is the way some films are made . in my opinion ppl often try to be different by making message based films . i may not speak for everyone but a good number of ppl want to go see a film that does not preach too much . and if it does then that message should not be forced on to us . a good example is chambaili . bad examples are other films . i think on the same topic of message based films ramchand pakistani was a better than others . also i think it is good for dawn to be open to different opinions . i read an article by the director of josh and then there is this review from their regular reviewers . both are welcome and shows that dawn ' s policy is without agenda to promote a single point of view on a film . criticizing is good too . i dont want to spend my money on a film that does not make sense or makes me feel like i have wasted money . so far the reviews here are right on .\nwaar 2 remains the most anticipated pakistani movie . the fans can\u2019t wait for the movie to release . but the release date seems so far and one wonders why the producers announced the release date as it only leaves audience more curious . people will get to see brilliance of shaan shahid in waar 2 as he is expected to shine in it the way he did in waar . and , the effort put in by ary films and mind works media together for blessing the fans with the expectedly great pakistani movies like waar 2 is laudable and we thank them for this act .\nriddled with controversies which the majority is deeming another means of promotion , ary film ' s first production ' jawana phir nahi ani ' isn ' t even out yet and the acclaimed film distribution company has already announced its second production which obviously is enough to excite the serious cinema goers across the nation .\nsaw the film in canada was great , so proud pakistan is producing fun films enough with the social messages and the heavy drama this film is the entry of pakistan into the stage to be recognized . all those related to the making of this film please take a bow , a job well done !\nat the occasion mr . salman iqbal , president and founder , ary digital network said \u201cafter the super success of waar and the sound relationship that we have developed with mind works media , it is natural for both companies to bring their expertise together for even bigger and better movies . the fans of pakistani cinema have proved that if we make a good film , they will watch and appreciate it\u201d .\nspeaking at the trailer launch , nadeem baig was thrilled and said , \u201cwe hope that 2017 will be an amazing year for pakistani cinema and that we will be able to be the game changer in the area of producing films . with an amazing star cast , we hope that our viewers will be entertained and will go out of the cinema being content . \u201d\ncolourful lights lit up the amiably placed banners , which showcased different characters from the film . slowly but surely , the stars arrived one by one . the sound of shutters clicking filled the air and flashes from cameras lit up the indoor corridor , as danish taimoor , sohai ali , javed sheikh and danish nawaz exchanged greetings and pleasantries . ceo of ary digital network jerjees seja was also present on the occasion .\nat the occasion of the joint venture , mr . . salman iqbal , president and founder ( ary digital network ) , said\nafter the great success of waar and the sound relationship we have developed that with mind works media , it is natural for both companies to bring their expertise together for even bigger and better movies . the fans of pakistani cinema have proved that if we make a good movie , they will watch and appreciate it .\ncinema can be a good way to promote the country ' s image as it promotes the overall image of the country . lollywood is improving the quality of films that its making - not only in terms of content as a dry script and plot but also in terms of production , direction and music . and , flicking through the box office collections , it seems the pakistani audience around the world is lapping it all up . pakistanis seem to find new pakistani movie fascinating .\nshaan on occasion said , \u201cwe are delighted to have one of the biggest media groups of pakistan as our partner . this is not just a collaboration but rather a marriage of two ideologies combined together and it will mark a new era for pakistani film industry . my special thanks to ary film for their vision ; their dedication and patriotism is the reason for the culmination of this partnership . i hope this collaboration will further raise the standard of pakistani cinema industry and bring it to international front , creating a soft image of pakistan in the process . \u201d\n@ pakistani : when a movie comes after such a while then sure people do expect them better this is not 80 ' s or 90 ' s decade now compeition are much even if bollywood does not produce better people leave them and move on to other cinema as there better movies are available , if we want to support these films then do watch them in cinemas . but still those people who are moviegoers expect better from pakistani directors writers when they produce less then it should be quality stuff .\ni am feeling very strange , after reading this review . which is half technical and half amateur . i think in this current situation if pakistani make this kind of movie , it is fantastic piece of movie making where every thing is unorganized and situation and business environment is highly risky . at least appreciate the production teams efforts . what so ever this kind of stuff is not seen in many years in pakistan . this is a first step to clear the rust and dirt . every gender and age group are liking this , i being cinema owner fully appreciate the work of whole team and distributor and ary . .\ni saw waar . as an indian , i didn ' t see anything wrong with it . yes , the antogonist was indians , but them being indian had nothing to do with the plot . and if we use that argument , we will lose horribly . we have more gadar like films in our history than the veer zaaras . i thoroughly enjoyed the film , and haven ' t see that good a film in south asia for a long time . i did wish that the film could have been a little more in urdu . but everything else , i loved . was deff a well made movie . salute from an indian .\nthis movie was better than most of the same - old coming out of bollywood . there was some good cinematography and some gritty scenes of karachi . however , the director is tackling a serious social topic and wants to be taken seriously . i am glad for an addition in pakistani films but this thing completely lacked any remnant of character development . do you really need a big budget for developing character ? that excuse can ' t be used . everyone is a stereotype . when someone that matters to the main character is killed , nobody watching the film cared . the character ( s ) were too thinly written . the director is going to bollywood now and i think that is where she may fare better with a nice song - and - dance . too bad , she has potential .\ni attended a screening of the film ' josh ' at which the director of the film was also present and engaged in q & a . the film is obviously not going to fetch an oscar but neither does it merit a scathing review of the kind that appeared . movie reviews are usually highly subjective and are by no means the definitive last words . in the us , oftentimes when two reviewer teams review a film , quite often the two entirely disagree . i haven ' t heard about this reviewer before but wrapping one ' s statements in flowery language doesn ' t a good review make . there is absolutely nothing wrong with ' message ' films ; pakistan being overrun by a plethora of societal malfunctioning issues could use a few ; moreover the pakistani film industry lies supine and any efforts to break out of this dismal state ought to be encouraged not at the cost of blanket endorsement but certainly without the kind of tone that almost smacks of being hateful .\nyou know i was i waiting for a yet another negative review from this freelance urltoken ' s writer . but what made me more sad thn the review itself is urltoken ' s judging policy of approving and putting up pieces . we as a society ( pakistanis ) are so negative and prone to only take out bad things from anything that comes up for us . appreciation is not thr in us , we are a dead bunch of people . now a lot might comment that why am i going sentimental about film , my friends its not about the film , its actually about the the sad state we are in . the writer did not think for a moment that he should atleast comment on the fact that after a long gap films are coming and this is something to appreciated . you cant expect satyajit ray kind of cinema or anything like kubrick or scorsese . things don ' t happen overnight , you gotta give filmmakers ( with no budget ) chances , a little space to breather , a few pats on the back that atleast they did something beside sitting and criticizing . extremely sad !\nthe movie is incorporated with the dark humor , passion and crime which is based on anthony shaffer\u2019s play , sleuth .\ncast of the movie includes rizwan ahmed ( omair rana ) , a struggling actor who meets mian tariq ali ( salman shahid ) , a leftover of the once booming film industry .\nthe struggling actor is there to convince ali to divorce his wife . a race of male power between two men starts quite reasonably , playfully but eventually results in fury and violence .\nthe interactions between the two men are similar to the play ; the movie has given equal role to all , also to the second , younger wife , who is the character\u2019s object of desire .\nthe dialogues are in urdu , and the scenario adapted in numerous ways relatable to pakistani culture . the genre of the movie is drama , directed by a british director steven moore and produced by pakistani producer sarah tareen .\nomair rana , salman shahid , mehreen raheel and faryal gohar are being starred in the movie .\nbefore the release of the movie it won an award at the london asian film festival for the first released song , sung by rahat fateh ali khan .\nother songs included in the film are sung by ali azmat and amanat ali .\nthe movie is produced by concordia productions and is all set to be released on 13 th june 2014 in cinemas across pakistan .\njalaibee will be released in cinemas across pakistan , united kingdom ( uk ) , united state of america ( usa ) and united arab emirates ( uae ) . this is first time that a pakistani film will be released simultaneously in four different countries .\nthe cast of film features danish taimoor , ali safina , wiqar ali khan , zhalay sarhadi , sajid hasan , sabeeka imam , adnan jaffer , uzair jaswal .\nmain hoon shahid afridi was also released in the country and received positive feeeback . chambeli also managed to draw crowds as it was released on the perk of the general elections .\nzinda bhaag , which starred renowned bollywood actor naseeruddin shah , was also well received by the audience . film lamha won two awards at new york city international film festival .\nand , flicking through the box office collections , it seems the pakistani audience around the world is lapping it all up . pakistanis seem to find new pakistani movie fascinating .\nmanaged to hit the bull ' s eye with its movie waar now the fans are looking forward for waar - 2 which is set to be released next .\n\u201cwaar 2\u201d and \u201cdelta echo foxtrot\u201d set to release in joint venture - home - 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 .\n\u201cwaar 2\u201d will be helmed by \u201cwaar\u2019s\u201d producer and writer hasan rana , and is set to be shot in pakistan , u . k . , russian , turkey and yugoslavia with \u201cnational and international superstars\u201d .\ncommenting on the occasion dr . hasan rana said that \u201cwe want all projects to be game changers and we want to push ourselves to the very edge of what is possible . we hope that we can come up to the expectations which the people of pakistan have with us\u201d .\ni have a feelin delta echo foxtrot , might not be the real name of the movie . it ' s just a code name they might have given to their project , the rea namel might be decided latter on , when the project is near its release .\nwaar was a superb movie . . . already watched it twice in theaters . . . . hope waar 2 will be more better . . . delta echo foxtrot . . . not sure about his movie . . . but good to see pakistani cinema is thriving finally\ni will not be surprise if bollywood makes a movie like waar , because pakistan has again started the trend of making movies which bollywood used to make like border , loc , tango charlie . waar is a good movie but i think our country ( pak ) must make movies that bring the people of both countries togather rather spliting them .\ni see ashir azeem from dhuuan in the picture . if he is involved in either of these ventures its bound to be an awesome production . god speed team . . . . make us proud .\n@ junayd : first , waar was not very anti - india . there were subtle mentions and a direct involvement of the indian government was not shown . secondly , waar has songs from the indian coke studio .\ncurrently , we need to establish our own national identity and waar does a good job at it .\nwaar was good because it was directed by bilal lashari . one does not see him in the picture instead it ' s mr syed noor . so god help them if they take this route\nits not an indian song its a paki . old song in urdu and sindhi language sung by old sindhi artist i dont exactly remember the name of that artist if u google it u will find the name @ saad durrani :\n@ saad durrani : correct urself sir , waar songs are from coke studio pakistan . . . .\nwe want bilal lishari to direct the movie . he should be given his reward\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 . . .\naamina sheikh stars as fatima in iram parveen bilal ' s\njosh\n. \u2014 courtesy photo\nmohib mirza stars as uzair in iram parveen bilal ' s\njosh\n. \u2014 courtesy photo\nin a quick cut somewhere in the second act of iram parveen bilal\u2019s directorial debut josh , a \u201cmadari\u201d makes a monkey flip on the hood of a car . if this is a consciously placed subconscious subtext , then it didn\u2019t gel \u2013 or maybe yours truly was feeling a tad \u201cthick\u201d the day of the screening .\n\u201cjosh , \u201d which focuses on fatima ( amina sheikh ) , a young woman who willingly \u2013 and stubbornly \u2013 digs herself into a socio - political scrape , is filled with such allegories that are either too quick to cut away or hit without the right emotional wallop . but by the time the simian jumps , this particular subtlety has become a recurring theme in an otherwise straightforward , pizazz - less performance play that feels like an ngo - backed propagation reel .\ni know this sounds harsh , and given the no - nonsense context and execution of \u201cjosh\u201d maybe it is . however , a motion picture has a different set of cinematic requirements , most of which fall drastically short here . and i am not talking about the commerciality of the endeavor \u2013 mainly because there isn\u2019t , and secondly because there\u2019s no room for it here .\nms . sheikh\u2019s fatima , the anchor of ms . bilal\u2019s screenplay , is a fine lass with an unpretentious humanitarian - gist . at one point , she bulk buys a number of paintings from a street - side artist for rs . 50 each , because she sees him being bullied to sell them at rs . 35 . so , i guess , it\u2019s rather apparent that she rallies up to unearth the mystery of her nanny\u2019s ( nyla jaffri ) demise when she goes back to her place in \u201ckhuda ki basti\u201d .\nthe settlement is pseudo - owned by khan ( kaiser khan nizamani , engaging ) , a local \u201cwadera\u201d with a cinematically clich\u00e9d power - hold . as it happens , the wadera / blow - em - up peculiarity is a genetic gift that even khan\u2019s 7 year old shera ( abdullah khan , armed with his annoying blinking toy - gun ) , is already quite well - versed with .\nfor some strange reason , shera has it in for fatima \u2013 which leads to one of the few genuinely comedic moments in \u201cjosh\u201d . actually , all of shera\u2019s scenes\u2013 and one scene with fatima\u2019s walk - away escape from kidnapping \u2013 are laugh riots ( the latter wasn\u2019t intended as one ) .\napart from fatima and shera , everyone else in \u201cjosh\u201d is either too stereotypical by themselves , or too stereotypically placed in the screenplay to work .\nthe supporting roll - call goes like this : khalid malik plays adil , fatima\u2019s artistically frustrated beau ; mohib mirza is uzair , a young - blood politician who gets smitten by fatima \u2013 even though the screenplay presents a lack of support for either his , or adil\u2019s affections ( they almost scuffle once , but more as an after - thought of a previously stuffed - in scene ) .\nthen there\u2019s salim mairaj\u2019s inconsiderately utilized school master , khalid ; ali rizvi\u2019s ahmed is a youth , whose presence doesn\u2019t make a squat of a difference ; adnan shah tipu\u2019s gulsher is khan\u2019s conflicted and emasculated lackey ; parveen akber plays parveen \u2013 the woman who becomes josh\u2019s latter point - of - inspiration , without apparent buildup .\njosh\u2019s sense of ephemerality is an omnipresent enemy \u2013 khan\u2019s wrath , or menace , are simply mcguffins to get the wheels moving .\nwhile ms . bilal\u2019s intelligence as a director shows a clear understanding of the filmmaking process , and the cinematography by nausheen dadabhoy presents a frame - accurate distance of space and characters ( not to mention , skilled shots of sunsets with layered horizontal depths ) . alas , the film\u2019s self - serious rebellion to be \u201cseriously indie\u201d with a \u201cmessage\u201d takes a lot out of these two gems .\njosh is then , about 30 minutes too long , and too superficial and flat to stir up reactions . characters talk about unity , and they marshal behind fatima by the climax \u2013 which they ought to , to get the right word out to the film\u2019s audience \u2013 but that\u2019s all they do \u2026 get the \u201cmessage\u201d across .\npresented by nadeem mandviwalla and muhammad jarjees seja , josh stars : aamina sheikh , mohib mirza , khalid malik , navin waqar , khalid ahmed , parveen akber , nyla jafri , kaiser khan nizamani , saleem mairaj , adnan shah tipu , ali rizvi and faizan haqquee .\ndirected by iram parveen bilal ; executive produced by hany abu - assad ; produced by ms . bilal and kelly thomas with associate producers mehnaz alavi diwan and oscar hernandez ; co - produced by saad bin mujeeb ; line produced by saqib chawla ; music by shahi hasan , andrew t . mackay ; cinematography by nausheen dadabhoy ; editing by jochen kunstler ; production design by ms . alavi diwan .\ndespite living movies 24 / 7 ( http : / / kamranjawaid . com ) , the writer is still truly , madly , deeply in love with cinema ; the root cause of this anomaly requires further clinical trials .\nthe views expressed by this writer and commenters below do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the dawn media group .\nit is so harrowing to see urltoken publish a review this horrendous . the idea isn ' t to jam words willynilly kamran , the idea is coherency , accessibility and sincerity of opinion . i genuinely hope no one in their right minds is paying you for your ' service ' .\nagree with mr pakistani . the pakistani media is filled with crises oriented and grim news and it seems that they are bent upon presenting a negative image of the country . i have not seen this movie but the actress is better looking and slim , during pakistan ` s golden era of film industry the actresses looked more like wrestlers .\ni was kind of disappointed with the review as well . i was looking forward to this movie . i will still watch it though to support our cinema .\ni always see angry reactions on the reviews at dawn . why ? i think it is because we as a people always want to negate on opinions . if an opinion is good we say it is bad . if the opinion is bad we go against it as well .\ni respect what new film - makers are doing for pakistan but i do not understand why we keep seeing mediocre or message based movies when our cinema clearly needs good commercial blockbusters . dawn was promoting siyaah and i ended up taking the time out to watch it in karachi when i was there . i laughed so hard during the movie and agreed with what the review here said about it so i expect the review here to hold merit for josh too ."]}
{"id": 54644, "summary": [{"text": "the oliver farm equipment company was an american farm equipment manufacturer from the 20th century .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "it was formed as a result of a 1929 merger of four companies : the american seeding machine company of richmond , indiana ; oliver chilled plow works of south bend , indiana ; hart-parr tractor company of charles city , iowa ; and nichols and shepard company of battle creek , michigan on november 1 , 1960 , the white motor corporation of cleveland , ohio , purchased the oliver farm equipment company .", "topic": 18}], "title": "oliver farm equipment company", "paragraphs": ["the oliver farm equipment company also merged with other farm equipment companies after the 1929 merger of the above mentioned companies .\n1960 \u2014white motor company buys oliver farm equipment , making it a wholly owned subsidiary .\nthe oliver farm equipment corporation was formed when 4 companies merged in 1929 . these were the oliver chilled plough company , hart parr company , nichols and shepard company and the american seeding machine company .\nthe owatonna manufacturing company of owatonna , minnesota , specialized in farm equipment specifically seeders and portable farm elevators .\non november 1 , 1960 , the white motor corporation of cleveland , ohio purchased the oliver farm equipment company .\nthe oliver farm equipment corporation was formed in 1929 after the merger of the oliver chilled plow company , the hart - parr company , nichols & shepard company and the american seeding machine company . it was later known as the oliver corporation .\n1929 \u2014oliver merges with hart - parr tractor works , nichols & shepard company , and american seeding company . since oliver brought in the most assets to the deal , the merger was named the oliver farm equipment company .\n1962 \u2014white buys cockshutt farm equipment company and the cockshutt ame is still used until 1972 .\nin 1960 , the white motor company entered the agriculture market with the purchase of the oliver farm equipment company . in 1962 , white acquired the cockshutt farm equipment company of canada . white increased its agricultural interests in 1963 with the acquisition of minneapolis - moline .\nin 1960 , the white motor company entered the agriculture market with the purchase of the oliver farm equipment company . in 1962 , white acquired the cockshutt farm equipment company of canada . white increased its agricultural interests in 1963 with the acquisition of minneapolis - moline .\nthe oliver farm equipment company was an american farm equipment manufacturer from the 20th century . it was formed as a result of a 1929 merger of four companies : the american seeding machine company of richmond , indiana ; oliver chilled plow works of south bend , indiana ;\n1969 \u2014oliver , minneapolis - moline and cockshutt merge to form white farm equipment , oak brook , illinois .\nthe white outdoor equipment portion that built lawn & garden equipment was sold to mtd .\nthe merger in 1929 a merger of four major companies formed the new oliver farm equipment company . the four companies were hart - parr , oliver chilled plow , nichols & shepard , and american seeding . with this merger , the new oliver company became one of the largest manufacturers of farm equipment in the us .\ndairyman78 - 10 / 24 / 2015 19 : 55 i also was told that john deere got an advantage in the farm equipment business as they were the only company that produced farm equipment during ww2 . the rest made war equipment .\nfrom 1929 until october 31 , 1960 , old oliver was engaged primarily in the farm equipment business . beginning in 1944 old oliver also manufactured and sold crawler tractors for both agricultural and industrial purposes . it marketed its farm equipment throughout the world and in 1959 its sales volume ranked seventh among all farm equipment manufacturers .\nthe white motor company purchased oliver about 1960 . the same whites that had owned the cletrac company .\n\u2022 urltoken \u2014 kettle river iron works website . beautiful signs featuring oliver and your other favorite brands of farm equipment .\nafter purchasing the famous ohio cultivator company , the national farm machinery company did not waste any time in advertising their newly acquired farm machinery products .\nthe oliver farm equipment corporation was formed in 1929 after the merger of the oliver chilled plow company , the hart - parr company , nichols & shepard company and the american seeding machine company . it was later known as the oliver corporation . oliver entered the 4wd market in 1971 with the 2455 and 2655 4wds . the oliver 4wds were identical to the minneapolis a4t - 1400 and a4t - 1600 4wds . like the minneapolis - moline and white plainsman the oliver 4wd became one under the new white farm equipment brand in 1974 .\nthese returns were actually filed by white ' s farm equipment subsidiary , which eventually became white farm . see note 9 , supra\nreproductions of 16mm films produced between 1957 and 1981 by summit film productions , ltd . which were released as promotional films for cockshutt farm equipment company , white farm machinery canada , white usa and oliver corporation\nthey did all below , plus they kept making farm equipment that was in short supply .\nin 1889 , a ( rthur ) . b . farquhar began building threshing machines and other farm machinery . 1920s farquhar threshing machine later , the company started the production of cultivators for farm use ( especially potato harvesting equipment ) . farquhar produced some steam engines early then moved onto the production of traction engines . in 1952 the a . b . farquhar company was sold to the oliver farm equipment company . when white farm equipment took over the oliver corporation , the farquhar company was not included in the merger and ceased to exist .\nin the early sixties white bought oliver , then cockshutt , then minneapolis moline and then merged them together to white farm equipment .\non november 1 , 1960 , white motor transferred the oliver farm equipment business which it had received under the agreement to new oliver in exchange for new oliver ' s common stock . new oliver ' s tax basis in the farm equipment business on november 1 , 1960 , was the same as white motor ' s tax basis .\noliver and minneapolis moline merged and became white . this group covers all the brands associated with the oliver company .\nbusiness and personal correspondence , newsletters , union contracts , ledgers , manuals , motion pictures , photos , and other printed materials , relating to the manufacture of farm equipment , especially in charles city , iowa ; the history of tractors ; acquisition of the oliver corporation ( earlier name : oliver farm equipment company ) in 1960 ; oliver corporation charles city plant ; hart - parr tractor co . ( earlier name : hart - parr gasoline engine co . ; part of merging companies which became oliver farm equipment company in 1929 ) ; white farm equipment co . ; uaw labor unions ; and labor negotiations\nthe white motor corporation purchased oliver corporation in 1962 followed by cockshutt farm equipment company of canada . minneapolis moline joined white in 1963 . working on brand loyalty white continued to produce oliver and minneapolis moline tractors .\ntogether the brothers have collected sheds full of equipment that can trace their lineage back to the oliver farm equipment company through one branch of the tangled equipment family tree or another . they\u2019ve also collected signage , collectibles , equipment manuals and anything else related to oliver equipment and its later incarnations as white and then agco . for them , it\u2019s challenging to find these rare bits of american farm history , and to piece together how one little company had such a role to play in building the american farm at the turn of the 20th century .\non april 2 , 1929 , the oliver farm equipment company was formed by merging the hart - parr company ( tractors ) , the oliver chilled plow works ( tillage tools ) , and the nichols & shepard company ( harvesting equipment ) . the american seeding machine company ( planting equipment ) was added in may . this new full - line farm equipment company introduced three new tractors in 1930 , two standard - tread models and one row - crop model . all three models were manufactured at the former hart - parr tractor factory in charles city , iowa .\nthe manufacture and marketing of farm equipment was oliver ' s primary business at the time . see n . t . 194 - 95\njames oliver died in 1908 at the age of eighty - five , and joseph d . oliver became head of the company . joseph had tremendous organization and marketing skills , and the company continued to thrive and expand , and it was joseph who led the company into the amalgamation with hart - parr and others in 1929 , to form the oliver farm equipment company .\n( f ) all good will connected with the farm equipment business of the oliver corporation , including , but not limited to , all rights possessed by the oliver corporation in and to the name\noliver .\nduring world war ii , the company developed a high - speed tractor and scout car for u . s . army use . however , by 1944 , low profits and high research costs forced the sale of cleveland tractor company to oliver farm equipment company . what was essentially the same cletrac equipment continued to be manufactured under the name oliver - cletrac .\nfarm collector is a monthly magazine focusing on antique tractors and all kinds of antique farm equipment . if it ' s old and from the farm , we ' re interested in it !\nreduced farm income could cut purchases of farm equipment again . this was the bugaboo that led to the problems preceding the knudsen era . hedging against this ; white has reduced its inventory of farm equipment by 20 per cent from the year\u2010ago level .\n1943 \u2014an arbor machine company extends long - term business lease to oliver . it is finally absorbed by oliver in 1970 .\nwhite farm equipment co . | 61 t . c . 189 ( 1973 ) | 1wtc1891228 | urltoken\nseveral other drill manufacturers made up the 1903 merger under american seeding machine company . superior drill company , empire drill company , and bickford & huffman were also merged ( with the previously mentioned companies ) into the american seeding machine and lost their individual identities in the 1929 merger into the oliver farm equipment company .\n( c ) all branch real estate * * * which is held or used by the oliver corporation in connection with its farm equipment business , and all machinery , equipment , jigs , dies , production fixtures , other tools , patterns , drawings , vehicles , and furniture located at the oliver corporation ' s branches , which are held or used by the oliver corporation in connection with its farm equipment business , and all furniture and equipment at the home office of the oliver corporation .\nin 1929 , the oliver tractor company was formed by the merger of the oliver chilled plow company , the nichols and shepard company , the american seeding machine company , and the hart - parr tractor company . oliver chilled steel went from making plows in indiana to eventually making a complete line of farm equipment : tractors , plows , discs , harrows , combines and so on . they also had a partnership with cleveland tractor and made the oliver - cletrac crawler tractors . and oliver was long associated with cockshut in canada .\nthat thought crossed my mind too , but do you call them a farm equipment company or an auto maker ? i wonder what order farm equipment companies would be in if you were to list them in order of their contribution to the war effort ? if you called ford a farm equipment company , would it be ford , allis chalmers , oliver . . . . . . ? then what ? or is that list even correct ?\nthey produced a full range of crawlers with worldwide distribution . they patented a controlled differential steering , which is still in use by crawler and heavy machinery manufacturers today . the oliver company continued to build cletracs until 1962 when white motor corporation purchased the oliver farm equipment company .\n1944 \u2014oliver buys cleveland tractor company\u2019s plant , patenting the name of the tractor , the cletrac . oliver built cletracs until 1962 .\nin 1922 the kewaunee machinery company inherited a portable farm elevator made of wood and steel when the company purchased a line of portable elevator line from the hart grain weigher company .\nlano equipment is and alway has been a family owned and run business for new and used agricultural equipment and lawn & garden equipment needs . lano equipment is now an authorized dealer for agco , new holland , bobcat , h & s ; , wil - rich , wishek , and other short line farm equipment . they are also a dealer for simplicity , ferris and grasshopper lawn & garden equipment .\nthe nichols & shepard company of battle creek company was established in 1848 by john nichols and charles h . shepard as a manufacturer of threshing machinery . in 1929 , the company sold out to the oliver tractor company .\nthe hard\u2010driving mr . bauman liked the idea that farm equipment showed a profit margin three times that of trucks , so he set off on a whirlwind acquisition program for white . between 1960 and 1963 he picked up the oliver corporation , cockshutt farm equipment , ltd . , of canada , and minneapolismoline , inc . all were makers of tractors and other farm equipment .\non october 31 , 1944 , the cleveland tractor company and its line of cletrac crawlers were purchased by the oliver farm equipment company . oliver then changed its corporate name to the oliver corporation as it now represented more than farm equipment . the smallest crawler in the cletrac line was the model hg which was advertised as having 22 belt horsepower and 18 drawbar horsepower . in 1945 , oliver introduced the model hgr crawler which was unique as it was the hg equipped with rubber tracks .\nplevna implement company is a family - owned , full - line massey ferguson farm equipment dealership providing superior farm machinery service and sales support to its customers . headquartered outside of kokomo , indiana in the town of plevna , plevna implement was established by emerson p . shrock and james f . shrock when they began selling oliver tractors and farm equipment in 1945 .\nsee note 9 , supra . the deficiency was actually assessed against oliver corporation , but the case caption was amended when oliver became white farm\na year later the lano brothers bought out the allis chalmers dealership in norwood . brother dick lano managed the norwood store . in 1961 the norwood store added the oliver franchise to their line - up . over the years the oliver company and minneapolis moline merged and formed the white farm equipment company . through those same years , allis chalmers became the deutz - allis company and then later on became agco . agco then bought out white farm equipment .\noliver farming in mower county minnesota : oliver row crop model 77 bearing serial no . 4501\nhart parr went through a number of reorganizations , mergers , and buy - outs over the years . notable are the 1929 purchase by james oliver to become the oliver farm equipment company , oliver ' s purchase of cletrac ( makers of farm crawlers ) , 1960 purchase by white farm equipment , merger with cockshutt and minneapolis moline , and the white bankruptcy which lead to a series of inept owners including allied and new idea . oliver is now part of agco . the last tractor bearing the oliver logo rolled off of the production line in 1976 .\nby 1929 the hart - parr tractor company , the american seeding machine company , and the nichols and shepard company were producing machinery that was becoming obsolete , and they lacked the capital and expertise to continue further progress . so , on april 1 , 1929 , these three companies merged with the oliver chilled plow company to form the oliver farm equipment corporation . this full line manufacturer shortened its name a few years later to oliver corporation .\n\u2022 urltoken \u2014 the website of farmersville equipment . a great place to look for new and used oliver parts .\nwhite corporation bought oliver in 1960 . in 1974 , they changed the name to white farm equipment . in 1985 , white went bankrupt and agco bought the remains .\nthe oliver corporation began in 1848 as john nichols ' blacksmith shop and foundry in battle creek , michigan . nichols later entered into partnership with david shepard to establish nichols , shepard & co . , inc . which manufactured threshing equipment . the company became a part of the oliver farm equipment co . in 1929 , and in 1944 , after a series of mergers , became the oliver corp . , manufacturers of a wide range of agricultural equipment . the company celebrated its centennial in 1948 .\nin 1969 white motor corporation formed white farm equipment company , and gradually began transitioning to the white name . the oliver 2255 , also known as the white 2255 , was the last purely\noliver\ntractor . with the introduction of the white 4 - 150 field boss in 1974 , the white name was used exclusively ; the oliver name was no more . in 1985 the white farm equipment company was placed in involuntary bankruptcy . today the patents are the property of agco - allis .\naccording to a full page ad in farm machinery and hardware magazine , \u201con july 25 , 1929 , the new flag of oliver flew for the first time about the home of the famous mckenzie line of potato machinery . \u201d from that time on , mckenzie manufacturing company would be a division of the oliver farm equipment corporation .\nby 1929 , each of these companies had essentially outgrown its usefulness to the industry . by uniting their various and somewhat diverse product lines into a single company , oliver farm equipment instantly became a virtual full - line manufacturer .\n\u2022 larry morphew ' s homepage \u2014 full of oliver information , pictures and other great oliver links .\noliver farm tractors is currently out of print , contact producciones de la hamaca for information about future reprinting .\nas the company was straightening out lines of communication and striving for greater efficiencies , white was bringing out new trucks and farm implement models and launching a line of home gardening equipment .\nan advertisement of the famous ohio cultivator company advertisement which highlights the \u201cblack hawk\u201d name at the top of the advertisement and other new items of farm machinery which were being added to the ohio cultivator company line of farm machinery .\non october 31 , 1960 , white motor purchased the farm equipment business of old oliver ( including the oliver trade name ) in exchange for 655 , 000 shares of white motor common stock ( white stock ) , $ 1 , 508 , 550 in cash , and the assumption of $ 281 , 396 in liabilities . old oliver immediately changed its corporate name to cletrac corp . , and on november 1 , 1960 , white motor transferred the oliver farm equipment business to its wholly owned subsidiary , new oliver , in a nontaxable exchange . petitioner white farm equipment co . ( white ) is the successor - in - interest to white motor and new oliver , and petitioner amerada hess corp . ( hess ) is the successor - in - interest to old oliver .\nthe national farm machinery cooperative or nfmc , set a goal of providing a \u201cfull line\u201d of farm machinery for cooperative farm members all across the united states . nfmc envisioned selling a full line of farm machinery under the coop name in the united states through a large number of local farm cooperatives .\n\u2022 copshaholm \u2014 the oliver mansion in south bend , in . home of j . d . oliver .\nin addition to the long line of farm related equipment sales , lano also has a rental business . with their location fairly close to the twin cities business has been good for compact tractors , skid steers and lawn and garden equipment . lano equipment offers a huge inventory of new and used skid steer loaders , mini - excavators , tractors , farm equipment , trailers , utility vehicles , attachments and much more .\nhere ' s an old smith farm equipment dealer in oliver and massey harris in westerville ohio small advertising coal bucket ashtray . this is an overall great shape please review pictures thanks for looking\nj . d . was named as the chairman of the board and his son , james ii , became vice - president . the assets of the oliver chilled plow works exceeded the combined assets of the other companies and j . d . was quoted as saying , \u201cmy name goes on the company , or the deal\u2019s off . \u201d thus the oliver farm equipment company was the chosen name . 13 even though j . d . died in 1933 , his legacy continued . soon the oliver farm equipment company began adding to their line of machinery by acquiring additional plants . there were four plants established and each produced their own products . these plants were located in : south bend , indiana ; charles city , iowa ; battle creek , michigan ; and springfield , ohio . the following companies made up the oliver farm equipment company :\ngenoa \u2014 for some , last weekend ' s heritage tractor show in genoa was an opportunity to see antique farm equipment in action .\ni was told by an old oliver dealer that they had some bean counters who were running the company in the middle 50 ' s to the early 60 ' s who were only worried about short term profits and cut way back on research and development . by then john deere came out with their new generation of tractors . i also was told that john deere got an advantage in the farm equipment business as they were the only company that produced farm equipment during ww2 . the rest made war equipment .\nallis chalmers , black hawk tillage equipment , dairy cattle raising , farmall tractors , ford cars , ford motor company , holstein dairy herd , international harvester , international harvester company , j . i . case company , john deere , soybean raising\nafter the acquisition of its assets and name by white , oliver corporation ( referred to by the tax court as\nnew oliver\n) was a wholly - owned subsidiary of white motor . in 1969 , new oliver merged with minneapolis moline , inc . ; the surviving corporation was renamed white farm equipment company . white farm , the wholly - owned subsidiary of white , is appellee in no . 74 - 1635\nfour companies joined forces on april 1 , 1929 . the oliver chilled plow company dated from 1855 . hart - parr tractor company began operations in 1897 , and the american seeding machine company , dated back to 1848 . nichols and shepard company , likewise began operations in 1848 .\n( b ) all land and appurtenances thereto , buildings , building fixtures and tangible personal property other than inventories , owned or used by the oliver corporation in connection with its farm equipment business * * * and all machinery , equipment , jigs , dies , production fixtures , other tools , patterns , drawings , vehicles , and furniture located at said plants or used in connection with its farm equipment business .\ncharles hart left the company in 1917 and pursued business ventures on his own . he left charles city and only returned upon the event of his death in 1937 . the 1929 merger of hart - parr into the oliver farm equipment company brought about the oliver hart - parr \u201crow crop\u201d tractor , an entirely new model with a unit frame design and vertical engine .\nalmost everything written about the hart - parr co . and the oliver farm equipment co . says that charles hart left hart - parr in may 1917 . however , accounts of his departure from the company he co - founded with charles parr differ .\nlano equipment draws customers from a 50 mile radius and through the internet even farther away . they can provide any farmer all the equipment he might need .\nthere are tons of interesting stories from the old days of farm equipment manufacturing . one , from the 1930s , involves the oliver farm equipment company and the russian communist government and is told by elmer baker , jr . in his reflections column in the oct . 21 , 1963 issue of implement & tractor magazine . baker ( 1889 to 1964 ) had been associated with farm equipment all his life and was for many years editor of implement & tractor . i\u2019ve edited the column somewhat since baker did have a tendency to get wordy at times .\n( in actual fact the ohio cultivator company had , indeed , been a full line seller of farm equipment for a short while in its earlier history . in 1929 , ohio cultivator had signed a supply contract with the general tractor company of cleveland , ohio , to purchase a number of farm tractors to be sold together with ohio cultivator implements and through the ohio cultivator sales and distribution network . while this relationship lasted , ohio cultivator was a \u201cfull line\u201d provider of farm equipment including a farm tractor . alas , however , general tractor went out of business and disappeared from the farm machinery market and ohio cultivator lost its supplier of farm tractors and once again became a \u201cshortline seller of farm machinery . nonetheless , because of the newly expanded line of farm machinery , ohio cultivator was one of the a leading shortline manufacturer and sellers of farm machinery .\narthur briggs farquhar starting working as a apprentice for farm manufacturer w . w . dingee and company of york , pennsylvania in 1856 . in 18 months , he bought a stake in the company using an advance from his father and became a partner . the company was renamed the pennsylvania agricultural works . eventually farquhar led the company , and it was renamed the a . b . farquhar company in 1889 . by that time stationary and portable steam engines , like the one shown , and traction engines were the company ' s main products , though it later expanded into gas engines and tractors . the tractor line was sold to the oliver farm equipment corporation in 1925 , and rest of the company was sold to oliver in 1952 .\n1979 \u2014white motors spins off the agricultural division to tic , a texas firm and the white line is branded wfe ( white farm equipment ) .\ncockshutt was a large tractor and machinery manufacturer , known as cockshutt farm equipment limited ( 1957\u20131962 ) , based in brantford , ontario , canada .\nwhite produced tractors , combines , outdoor equipment such as lawn tractors , corn planters , tillage equipment such as plows , disks and field cultivators 4 wheel drive .\nthe provisions of the proposed contract between the oliver corporation and the white company were determined by arms [ sic ] length bargaining between the officers and representatives of the two corporations . factors which were considered in the negotiations and which resulted in the determination of the purchase price of the property and assets of the oliver corporation to be purchased by the white company were the earnings records of the white company and of the oliver corporation ' s farm equipment business , the values of the properties and assets to be purchased by the white company , the value of the common stock of the white company , the respective prices at which the common stocks of the two corporations have been selling over a period of five years last past , and the prospects and potentialities of the farm equipment business and of the other businesses of the oliver corporation , and of the businesses of the white company .\nproduction of the white line of tractors and implements continued for several years . oliver ( or white ) then began to buy up other companies and close plants to cut overhead expenses ( and create more profits ) . this resulted in the closing of many of the oldest oliver factories . oliver tractors were manufactured until 1976 when the last oliver 2255 rolled down the assembly line . the silver - colored white tractors had replaced the oliver tractor . throughout the many mergers and corporation maneuvering , nothing remains of the original oliver company , which began its legacy in south bend , indiana . as of 2002 , there isn\u2019t even a white tractor company anymore . white farm equipment is owned by agco and the oliver\u2019s legacy must be left to be preserved by the many men and women who restore and show oliver tractors and equipment .\nin 1958 , the company ownership was taken over by english transcontinental , a british mercantile bank buying on behalf of an american investment group that became the forerunner of white . the company name was changed to cockshutt farm equipment limited and was acquired by white motor company in january 1962 . white had previously acquired oliver corporation in late 1960 and subsequently bought minneapolis - moline in early 1963 .\ntravel north to charles city to the floyd county historical society museum , one of the midwest\u2019s largest rural county museums . here you can view hart - parr and oliver tractors and white farm equipment , artifacts from the factory , company advertising literature , photos and memorabilia .\non november 1 , 1960 white motor corporation of cleveland , ohio , a truck manufacturer , acquired oliver corporation as a wholly - owned subsidiary . white also acquired cockshutt farm equipment of canada in february , 1962 , and it was made a subsidiary of oliver corporation .\nthe famous ohio cultivator company used the profits from the record sales of the freemont cultivator to add a manure spreader , a hay mower , a soil pulverizer and other farm implements to expand the number farm implements that the famous ohio cultivator company offered to the farming public . however , even with this expansion of the line of implements , the ohio cultivator company was still a \u201cfull line\u201d manufacturer of farm equipment . at this time of tractor power farming , ohio cultivator needed to have a farm tractor to offer to the farming public in order to be a \u201cfull line\u201d seller of farm machinery .\ndairyman78 - 10 / 24 / 2015 17 : 55 i was told by an old oliver dealer that they had some bean counters who were running the company in the middle 50 ' s to the early 60 ' s who were only worried about short term profits and cut way back on research and development . by then john deere came out with their new generation of tractors . i also was told that john deere got an advantage in the farm equipment business as they were the only company that produced farm equipment during ww2 . the rest made war equipment .\n( g ) all of the right , title and interest of the oliver corporation in and to contracts made or orders given by the oliver corporation in the usual and normal course of business for the purchase by the oliver corporation of materials , parts and factory supplies for use in the manufacture , sale or servicing of farm equipment .\nsee note 12 , supra . white also acquired oliver ' s two foreign subsidiaries , oliver international , s . a . , and the oliver corporation , argentina , s . a\nthe ann arbor machine company had its foundation in 1882 . they were known for , mainly , their production of hay presses ( hay balers ) . the company began in ann arbor , michigan and then moved in the 1920s to shelbyville , illinois . in 1943 a long - term business lease was extended to the company from the oliver farm equipment company . the shelbyville plant was closed in 1970 and was absorbed into the oliver factories at south bend , charles city , iowa , and brantford , ontario , canada .\nnew ownership and another merger were next for oliver . white motor company based out of cleveland , ohio acquired the oliver corporation on november 1 , 1960 . within the next few month white motor\u2019s also acquired another line of tractors in february of 1962 , cockshutt farm equipment . in 1963 a third tractor company was purchased and added to the production line up , minneapolis \u2013 moline . this line was blended with oliver so that there was basically no difference between them .\non june 16 , 1960 , white motor ' s executive committee voted to submit to its board of directors a proposal to purchase the assets comprising the farm equipment business of old oliver . an outline of the terms of this proposal was stated in a letter from dragin to mailman dated june 17 , 1960 . the letter contained the following tentative description of how white motor proposed to pay for old oliver ' s farm equipment business :\nsubsequent acquisitions by the new idea company included the horn company of fort dodge , iowa . in 1963 , the new idea company bought the uni - tractor line from minneapolis - moline . in 1984 , the allied company bought the new idea company . in 1985 , the allied company purchased the white tractor company . in 1988 , the white - new idea company closed the old tractor works located in charles city , iowa and moved all white tractor production to the new idea factory in coldwater , ohio .\nin additional steps to ease the financial squeeze , the new management liquidated some operations and sold the diamond reo truck division , reduced its inventories , consolidated portions of the white farm equipment company and held peak borrowing under $ 230\u2010million , even though the company had a line for more .\nwhite farm equipment company , a delaware corporation ( successor to oliver corporation , a delaware corporation ) , petitioner v . commissioner of internal revenue , respondent . amerada hess corporation , successor by merger of hess oil and chemical corporation , petitioner v . commissioner of internal revenue , respondent .\nboth white motor and old oliver were publicly held companies with their stock listed on the new york stock exchange . white motor was a leading manufacturer of trucks and old oliver was a leading manufacturer of farm equipment . in the negotiation both corporations were represented by sophisticated and experienced negotiators .\nafter the initial couple of years , the brand name dropped the hart - parr and become solely oliver . with an extensive line of equipment already in existence , the oliver corporation had a bigger picture in mind . the corporation acquired cleveland tractor company , and crawler tractor production .\nnichols , shepard & co . became nichols & shepard co . ca , 1895 - 1898 . in 1929 , it became part of the oliver farm equipment company . at one point the oliver corp . became part of the white motor company of cleveland , ohio . it appears that the white motor co . became defunct in 1980 . the assets were bought by allied products , which sold the white tractor business to agco\nthe oliver farm equipment company came to be when four companies who were struggling in their respective fields joined forces in 1929 . this enabled the new company to offer a full range of farming products under the one brand , and soon oliver was growing by acquiring other businesses . before being bought out by the white motor corporation in 1960 , they were manufacturing crawlers , tractors and other non - agricultural products , most notably for the defence industry . white subsequently dropped the oliver name in 1973 .\nin 1974 white motor company the parent company of oliver , minneapolis - moline and cockshutt merged the brands under the name white and the color silver . the white 4 - 150 introduced the field boss tractor line and was sold along with oliver and minneapolis - moline 2wd tractors in 1974 . in 1975 white introduced its new white farm equipment brand across the tractor and implement lines . white 4wds were offered by wfe through 1987 .\nvintage oliver farm equipment sales company of chicago illinois parts price list manual titled : oliver superior superior and black hawk manure spreaders parts price list no . s - 440 circa 1932 . measures 8 x 10 3 / 4 inches in size ( 20 x 28cm ) and is 102 pages in length . publication is an authentic original in condition as shown in photos .\nthe last oliver green tractor rolled off the assembly line in 1976 , when it was replaced fully by the white farm equipment\u2019s silver paint scheme . eventually , white would be bought by agco , which continues the white brand name today . but for the garretts , the challenge of finding , restoring , and most importantly , using the old oliver and white equipment on the farm is what appealed to the brothers . their oliver collection and fascination has always been one that was usable first . and these two combines are living proof .\nthe company was influenced by the u . s . entrance into world war ii , as the \u201climitation orders\u201d that restricted civilian production of farm equipment , repair parts and exports had an impact on what john deere was allowed to manufacturer .\nthis gave the ohio cultivator company an advantage over competitors in the farm machinery market . harlow stahl exploited this advantage by expanding his line of farm machinery beyond the horse - drawn cultivator . in 1896 he purcased a factory of a company in dayton that had been making discs . in 1899 , he purchased the struggling bellevue plow company . the ohio cultivator company also absorbed the ohio hay press company in 1900 and the bissell plow company in 1905 . another agricultural business recession struck the united states economy in 1907 - 1908 . nonetheless , through this recession the work force of the ohio cultivator company remained steady at 300 employees .\noliver did not buy out hart parr . the new oliver company was formed about 1929 with a merger of hart parr - tractors , oliver - tillage tools , american seeding - plantaing stuff , and [ misspelled ] nickles and sheperd - harvest stuff . maybe some others .\nthe oliver corporation also built an industrial line of equipment that included industrial road graders , forklifts , road rollers , crawlers , and power units to be used by companies . by 1947 , the oliver corporation employed 9 , 000 and business was continuing to grow . there were still members of james and j . d . oliver\u2019s family on the board of the oliver corporation . however , during the 1950s the company started to change . 20\nall - crop harvester . right from the start of production , the clipper combine was available only on rubber tires . like many farm equipment companies before world war ii ,\nfrom cockshutt\u2019s point of view , the deal concluded with the nfmc meant that cockshutt would be able to break into the united states market with a corporate entity that already had an extensive retail dealership network . this was the major benefit to the cockshutt farm equipment company would recieve from the deal . cockshutt\u2019s entire line of farm machinery would be available for sale in the huge united states farm market .\nthis series contains various booklets , catalogs , and brochures relating to the sales of the oliver corporation ' s machinery and machine accessories . also included are several manuals relating to the service and maintenance of oliver corporation equipment and product improvement .\neven though our sterling township farmer had been impressed by the hydraulically controlled transportable disc produced by the kewanee manufacturing company , he was not so impressed by the portable farm elevator that was also produced by the kewaunee company .\n24 . the oliver corporation agrees to consent , on the closing date , to the use of the name\nthe oliver corporation ,\nor any name including the word\noliver ,\nby the white company or any subsidiary thereof , and promptly to change its own name to a name not containing the word\noliver .\n* * *\nwhite motors , the parent company of the oliver corporation , acquired cockshutt in 1962 . the cockshutt name continued to be used until 1972 , when they were slowly phased out by white . cockshutt tractors were never built again . instead , oliver supplied them with tractors . at the same time oliver - built combines were discontinued and cockshutt became the combine builder for both companies . white motors was the name of the company until 1969 . by then it had acquired both cockshutt and minneapolis - moline and reorganized as white farm equipment .\nthe kay - gee company continued to be involved in the retail business , serving as local franchisee for the allis - chalmers manufacturing company of milwaukee , wisconsin . in addition to selling allis chalmers farm equipment , kay - gee sold balers manufactured by the ann arbor agricultural company of ann arbor , michigan . the keck motor company was able to benefit from the fact that the ann arbor company had developed the first pickup device for balers ( portable hay presses ) such that the baler could be brought to the hay rather than the hay being brought to the stationary hay press . in 1941 , its first successful automated self - tying hay baler was introduced by the ann arbor company . however , in 1943 , ann arbor leased its factory and business operations to the oliver farm equipment company of charles city , iowa and later the ann arbor company was officially merged with oliver . with ann arbor balers no longer available the kay - gee retail division became the local franchise holder for the new holland machine company of lancaster , pennsylvania . this franchise enabled kay - gee to market the famous new holland \u201cautomaton\u201d self - tying twine baler .\nby 1877 the company had established branch houses ( dealerships of oliver equipment ) in mansfield , ohio ; dallas , texas ; rochester , new york ; harrisburg , pennsylvania ; and san francisco , california . in 1879 the company began to export the oliver plow to scotland . also , the plant expanded and railroad tracks were extended into the plant . by 1881 james oliver had purchased the remaining stock , which made the company a completely family owned business . the plant was producing 600 plows per day and employed 900 people .\nthe hoosier drill company was started by joseph ingels in 1857 and operated at milton , indiana . the company was acquired by american seeding machine company in 1868 when the company was reorganized as the hoosier drill company . they manufactured , at first , corn planting drills ( hollow spikes that \u2018drilled\u2019 into the ground and deposited a seed ) and then broadcast seeders .\nin 1901 the south bend iron works was incorporated and the name was changed to the oliver chilled plow works with all 5 , 000 company shares held by members of the oliver family . 9 by 1905 , james oliver had been in the plow business for 50 years . this was also the most productive and successful year for the oliver chilled plow works .\nthe corn drying hanger proved to be a great sales success . based the success of this product , the company was able to expand into the manufacture of other products for the small diversified farm of the midwestern united states . however , the company expanded into the manufacture of other products for the small farm . by 1916 , the company was making chicken waterers and hog oilers\nin 1923 , increased competition from other full - line farm implement companies forced the oliver chilled plow works to choose between an enormous expansion with a program to include more implements , such as , tractors or joining together with manufacturers of different types of farm tools and establishing its own full - line company .\nin the mid 1980 ' s the ford motor company bought out the new holland company . through this buy out it added the ford tractor line to the lano equipment line of machinery . the ford new holland name later became just new holland .\nthe kewaunee company had been making portable farm elevators since 1922 when the company purchased a line of portable farm elevators from the hart grain weigher company of peoria , illinois . at this time , the portable elevator made by kewaunee was a composit of wood and steel construction . in 1926 , kewaunee introduced their \u201call - steel\u201d elevator . in anticipation of the production the new farm kewaunee elevator the kewaunee company had moved out of its old facilities to a new concrete block building locate on the corner of park and commercial streets in kewaunee in 1922 . however , sales of the new portable kewaunee farm elevator grew so rapidly that the company was forced to move to still larger facilities in 1927 .\nresolved that the directors of the company deem the sale of assets to the white motor company , in accordance with the agreement dated october 3 , 1960 , between the company and the white motor company , upon the terms and conditions and for the consideration stated in said agreement , to be expedient and for the best interests of the company . [ emphasis supplied . ]\nin 1887 the oliver company began exporting plows to south america , which resulted in thousands and thousands of oliver plows sold that year . the plow market then expanded to include africa , australia , and france . the phrase \u201cplowmakers for the world\u201d was adopted as a trademark of the oliver plow .\nthe great - grandson of john deere , charles deere wiman , was president of the company during world war ii , but he accepted a commission as an army colonel . a replacement was hired and before returning to work at the company in late 1944 , wiman directed the farm machinery and equipment division of the war production board .\n\u2022 urltoken \u2014 a forum for lovers of all brands of tractors and equipment , plus much more .\nthe pro forma balance sheet in the draft of the proxy statement also reflected the financing arrangements which had been made to provide white motor the working capital it would need to conduct the oliver farm equipment business . a footnote to the cash and notes payable accounts also predicted that the cash payment to old oliver would decrease as follows :\n11 . the oliver corporation agrees to sell and transfer to the white company on the closing date all of the outstanding capital stock of oliver international , s . a . , and the white company agrees to pay therefor as provided in this paragraph 11 . the white company will pay to the oliver corporation a sum equal to eighty per cent ( 80 % ) of the book value ( after depreciation ) at the close of business on the closing date of the machinery , equipment , jigs , dies , production fixtures , other tools , patterns and furniture , owned by oliver international , s . a . * * *\noliver stock was being bought by people outside the company , which led to a corporate takeover . the majority of stockholders wanted to sell parts of the company off in order to make bigger profits ( and to \u2018line their pockets\u2019 ) . and that\u2019s what a majority of stockholders agreed upon and the most successful parts of the oliver company was bought by white motor company , making it a wholly owned subsidiary . at this time , all of the remaining oliver family left the board of the oliver corporation . white motors , now unimpeded , proceeded to keep what they wanted and sell off the rest .\n( h ) all of the right , title and interest of the oliver corporation in and to contracts made or orders received by the oliver corporation in the usual and normal course of business for servicing , not completed at the close of business on the closing date , of farm equipment , and for the sale by the oliver corporation and delivery after the close of business on the closing date of farm equipment * * * and in and to deposits of money or other property made by customers on the contracts or orders hereinabove in this subparagraph ( h ) described , or any of them .\nwhite established white farm equipment in 1969 to merge and further consolidate the three acquisitions and by 1975 had discontinued all three of the previous brand names and began offering white equipment , distinguished by its primarily silver paint job . the cockshutt name was no longer used beyond the mid - 70s .\non october 3 , 1960 , the officers of old oliver and white motor formally executed a written agreement ( agreement ) defining the terms of the proposed sale of the oliver farm equipment business to white motor , subject to the approval of the shareholders of both corporations . the requirement of shareholder approval was expressed in the agreement as follows :"]}
{"id": 54649, "summary": [{"text": "the ingersoll watch company is currently owned by zeon watches , a british subsidiary of the hong-kong based company herald group .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the brand originated in the us . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "ingersoll watch company", "paragraphs": ["the ingersoll watch company was an american / british watch manufacturer . it is now defunct .\ningersoll unisex ind 25833 ingersoll mickey mouse 30 ' s collection strap mechanical . . .\ningersoll purchased the trenton watch company in 1908 and the new england watch company in 1914 . in 1917 , the company introduced the\nreliance ,\na higher - grade jeweled watch . in 1919 , ingersoll pioneered another innovation with the introduction of the\nradiolite\nwith luminous radium dial .\ningersoll purchased a bankrupt watch company in 1914 and manufactured their own models , making some 16 , 000 per day . in 1919 the ingersoll brothers created the world\u2019s first luminous dial watch making the watch visible in the dark .\nin 1882\ningersoll watch co .\nwas founded by robert hawley ingersoll and his brother charles henry as a mail order company in new york . in their 1892 catalogue they offered wrist watches supplied by the\nwaterbury clock company\n. in 1921 ingersoll went into bancrupty . in 1922 ingersoll was purchased by\nwaterbury clock company\n. in 1932 waterbury separated the london - based arm of the ingersoll watch business ,\ningersoll , ltd .\nin 1942 the operation of\nwaterbury clock company\nwas purchased by a group of norwegian investors .\nrobert ingersoll , as president , and charles henry ingersoll ( some 10 years robert\u2019s junior ) , as secretary , started robert h . ingersoll and brother in 1892 .\nbethlehem steel company : in 1857 , the saucona iron company was first organized by augustus wollethen moved and changed to the bethlehem rolling mill and iron company . on may 1 , 1861 , the company ' s title was changed to\nrobert hawley ingersoll was born at delta mills , eaton county , missouri , the son of erastus smith ingersoll and cyene peabody utley ingersoll , on december 26 , 1859 .\ndefendant hirsch had held franchises from elgin watch company , 17 hamilton watch company 18 and waltham watch company 19 for the national distribution of their products , but these companies began successively in 1946 to distribute their products by direct sales to the retailers and terminated the hirsch franchises .\nthe company was started when , in 1882 , brothers robert hawley ingersoll and charles henry ingersoll started a mail order business in new york to sell low cost items . in 1892 the started supplying watches manufactured by the waterbury clock company .\ningersoll watches have been sold continuously since their inception and today the ingersoll brand is renowned the world over . ingersoll continues to maintain the ethos of the ingersoll brothers and is proud to present a new range of quality , precision timepieces .\nhowever , during the recession that followed world war ii ingersoll files for bankruptcy and was purchased by the waterbury clock company for $ 1 . 5 million . after a management buyout in 1930 , ingersoll ltd became a british - owned company .\nrobert h ingersoll and his brother charles founded the ingersoll watch company , one of the oldest american watchmakers . the ingersoll brothers were pioneers of industry and invention in the field of watchmaking . they devised and followed an ambitious plan : to offer ingersoll watches to the general public at an affordable price , whilst maintaining real quality and credibility .\npurchased from elgin watch company . in 1958 they purchased 50 % of the elgin movements from that company , and 25 % by purchasing watches from that company , and 25 % by purchasing elgin watches from other sources . since 1959 they have purchased all elgin movements from that company .\nduring this period , the ingersoll brothers were issued with various patents for watch designs of their own . this is one of robert ingersoll ' s designs :\nrobert h . ingersoll & bros . : was a company founded by an american businessman who produced the\ndollar watch ,\nthe first mass - produced inexpensive pocket watch . mving to new york city in 1879 , ingersoll became an inventor while operating\nrobert h . ingersoll and his brother charles founded the ingersoll watch company , one of the oldest american watchmakers . the ingersoll brothers were pioneers of industry and invention in the field of watchmaking . they devised and followed an ambitious plan : to offer ingersoll watches to the general public at an affordable price , whilst maintaining real quality and credibility .\ningersoll watch company , and the success of their newest design caught the attention of salesman robert h . ingersoll . with the help of robert and his brother charles , the brand created the ingersoll dollar watch , selling them for , as you might have guessed , a dollar , and taking the market by storm .\n2012 ingersoll celebrates 120 years of ground - breaking innovation and pioneering achievements in watch - making .\nmilitary ( wwi era ) ingersoll men ' s trench watch . silver . running , keeping time\nin 1908 the ingersolls took over the trenton watch company , and on november 25 , 1914 , they acquired the bankrupt new england watch company\u2019s factory in waterbury , connecticut , for $ 76 , 000 .\nwe are an official ingersoll stockist , all models are in there original manufacturer supplied watch box as pictured , with an official 2 year ingersoll warranty and all documents .\nbulova watch company v . a | 216 f . supp . 875 ( 1963 ) | supp8751927 | urltoken\ntreasure mates , by allerton & company , not connected with bulova , states that this watch contains a movement manufactured by bulova watch company recased without bulova authority in an allerton case not manufactured by bulova . this watch not guaranteed by bulova .\n1910 24 th president theodore roosevelt helped ingersoll achieve worldwide acclaim by famously being called \u2018the man from the country where ingersoll watches are made\u2019 .\nthe bulova watch company , inc . , a corporation , plaintiff , v . the allerton company , inc . , a corporation , and a . hirsch co . , defendants .\nabout ingersoll ( from a press release ) the ingersoll brand is owned by zeon ltd . modern ingersoll watches are medium high level adult watches using mechanical and automatic movements . the parent company zeon is based in north london and is the largest seller of watches in the uk with appox . 15 percent market share . adult brands include vivian westwood , superdry and braun . zeon ltd , london ingersoll uk ingersoll ' s history on wikipedia\nthe robert ingersoll - designed pedipoint pencil ( above ) was made in st paul , minnesota , by a company founded in 1922 by william ingersoll , a nephew of robert and charles . william had worked for robert h . ingersoll and brother until its demise , at which time he became president of the positype corporation . he later resigned to organise ingersoll redipoint .\nwith lots of respect for the iconic 1933 mickey mouse watch from ingersoll , apple tried to improve upon it .\ningersoll declared bankruptcy in 1921 during the post wwi recession . they were purchased by the waterbury watch company in 1922 for $ 1 . 5m . in 1942 , waterbury was acquired by u . s . time corp , which continued to use the ingersoll name .\nat the time of the tragedy , the times said ingersoll , following his company\u2019s 1921 bankruptcy , had \u201cnot been active in business for several years\u201d .\nthe company acquired the license to manufacture the fashionable , sexy guess watch brand through the purchase of the callanen group .\nafter world war 2 the british\ningersoll ltd .\njoined with\nsmiths industries ltd .\nand\nvickers armstrong\nto become\nanglo - celtic company ltd .\nat ynyscedwyn . in 1969\ningersoll ltd .\nhas left this venture . in 1980 the ingersoll factory was closed .\nthe timex\u2019s ironman triathlon watch was introduced , which became america\u2019s best - selling watch and the world\u2019s largest selling sports watch .\nthe watch hut is an established retailer of renowned luxury & classic watches . please visit our sister company the watch hut for a great choice of branded watches .\n26 . in the period 1952 to 1956 , 90 % of these elgin movements were secured by purchasing elgin watches from sources other than elgin watch company , and 10 % directly from elgin watch company . in 1957 they purchased 50 % of\ningersoll was issued with a patent for the dollar on this day in 1892 .\nanonymous ( 1934 ) ingersoll limited . horol j 77 ( 916 ) : 101\nthe london - based part of ingersoll became indeed britsh owned in 1930 . the us operations stayed separate and via waterbury clock company eventually became timex . i believe it ' s fair to say that ingersoll ' s heydays were somewhere between 1896 and 1930 ( as the producer of the then ubiquitous\none dollar watch\n) , when it was an us company .\nbob\ningersoll was nicknamed \u201cthe great agnostic\u201d . newspaper reports at the time of howard ingersoll\u2019s blackmail troubles with ellen may stanley said that he was a cousin of robert green ingersoll . other sources say the two robert ingersolls were not related .\nvincero luxury men\u2019s bellwether wrist watch \u2014 blue dial with blue leather watch ban . . .\nthe waterbury clock company was renamed in 1944 to the united states time corporation , which is now timex group usa . they produced ingersoll watches in america during the 1950\u2019s .\nrobert h . ingersoll & bro . collaborated with waterbury clock to create and distribute the ingersoll yankee dollar watch , which was much smaller than the jumbo . twenty years and 40 million pocket watches later the yankee became \u201cthe watch that made the dollar famous . \u201d\nall the latest news from ingersoll\u2026stories , events and other features to inspire and engage .\nwallace mclean probasco and maud robert ingersoll are seen above at their wedding on december 30 , 1912 . maud ' s mother arabella sophia mclean ingersoll is on the right .\nthe mickey mouse \u00ae character watch was introduced in 1933 under an exclusive disney license . the production of this watch increased the workforce and saved the company from bankruptcy . at $ 1 . 50 during the great depression , two million mickey mouse watches were sold making it the company\u2019s first million - dollar watch line .\nin 1905 , ingersoll began selling in england with the crown pocket watch . at the time a crown ( five shillings ) was equivalent to $ 1 . the watches were eventually manufactured in great britain under ingersoll ltd .\ningersoll ltd . , london and ynyscedwyn ( part of ystradgynlais , near swansea , wales ) . according to the history it seems that this company has not only sold wrist watches , but also\ningersoll\nbranded clock radios ( of far east production ? ) .\ndue to the worldwide success of the timex brand , the company was renamed timex corporation .\nthe company finished the decade by entering a partnership with the nfl\u2019s new york football giants .\nvincero luxury men\u2019s chrono s wrist watch \u2014 blue dial with brown leather watch band . . .\nthe \u201cyan\u201d identifies this as a yankee dollar watch . our work also made the inscription on line 3 more visible , where it refers to robert ingersoll and brothers , the watch manufacturer :\nbefore detailing the history of ingersoll in the more recent period , it is worth just remembering how important ingersoll were to the general public . between 1905 and 1956 ingersoll ltd , imported , assembled , manufactured and sold an incredible number of wrist and pocket watches - a total of some 51 million - and the phrase\nmy first watch was an ingersoll\nis almost a catchphrase for some of us today .\nmanufacturing was carried out by contract with the waterbury clock company and at two new factories owned by ingersoll at waterbury and trenton , new jersey . the ingersoll company is credited with perfecting an efficient system of distribution which included uniform pricing at all retail outlets . by 1899 , their production was 8000 watches per day , and in 1901 ingersoll advertised that their watches were sold for $ 1 by 10 , 000 dealers across the usa and canada . their advertising slogan was\nthe watch that made the dollar famous .\nthe company established its vertime division to manufacture watches for the newly licensed brands versace and versus .\nnote that this table should only be used to date non - jeweled ingersoll\ndollar\nwatches . higher - grade ingersoll watches with jeweled - lever movements used their own serial number sequences .\ningersoll ltd continued on with its mixed fortunes . it joined with smiths industries and vickers - armstrong in 1946 to form the anglo - celtic company based in wales and the watches were branded as ingersoll triumph and smiths empire . despite manufacturing over 30 million watches , the factory closed in 1980 .\nonly the higher grade , jeweled ingersoll watches , like the\nreliance ,\nare really considered to be worth the cost of repair . the lower grade ingersoll\ndollar watches ,\nwhile an interesting piece of american history , are generally not worth the cost of repair and restoration unless the watch holds significant sentimental value . we do not repair ingersoll\ndollar watches\n, but will consider accepting higher - grade ingersoll watches for repair .\nthe ingersoll watch brand was established way back in 1892 with a range called\nuniversal\n. initially sold wholesale to dealers , ingersoll watches were soon available directly by mail order . the ingersoll name was made with the introduction of the\nyankee\nin 1896 , which was sold for a price of just $ 1 , which eventually coined the phrase\nthe watch that made the dollar famous\n. the ingersoll watch brand was the first to introduce the now iconic mickey mouse watch , followed throughout the years by other recognisable characters such as betty boop , donald duck , popeye and captain marvel .\nalways input the serial number from the pocket watch movement ( the\nguts\nof the watch ) .\nyet in 1922 the waterbury watch company took over the bankrupt ingersolls\u2019 company for $ 1 . 5 million . the ingersolls\u2019 headquarters were at 30 irving place , near union square in new york city and they had a branch in london . their first watch was the $ 1 jumbo , but perhaps their most famous watch was the mickey mouse , endorsed by disney .\nthe company introduced the jumbo pocket watch , invented by archibald bannatyne and named for p . t . barnum\u2019s elephant , with a small clock movement inside .\ntimex began as the waterbury clock company in 1854 , and gained success with its dollar pocket watches .\n1933 one of the most iconic watches in us history is conceived when robert h ingersoll meets with disney to obtain a license for a mickey mouse watch .\na page from the ingersoll brothers catalogue , advertising the yankee dollar watch . the image shows a label on which ingersoll\u2019s iron - clad guarantee appears . ingersoll was deliberately aiming at the mass - market . the advertisement reads thus : \u201cwe style ourselves \u2018watchmakers to the american people\u2019 because we make watches of guaranteed quality which the masses can afford to buy . \u201d\nin about 1880 , robert hawley ingersoll and his brother charles henry , operating in new york as a mail - order business , recognized the need for an inexpensive watch that nearly anyone could afford , to be sold for around one dollar . both the new haven clock company and the waterbury clock company had already produced inexpensive\nclock - watches\nthat could meet the need that ingersoll anticipated , but they had achieved neither mass - market success nor widespread distribution . in 1892 , ingersoll placed an initial order for 10 , 000 watches from the waterbury clock company , at a cost of 85 - cents apiece , to be offered in their 1892 ingersoll mail - order catalog at a price of $ 1 . the ingersoll clock - watch was also offered at the 1892 columbian exposition for $ 1 . 50 , where it is estimated they sold 85 , 000 watches ! the positive response prompted ingersoll to return to chicago for the world ' s fair in 1893 , where a new clock - watch with the world ' s fair emblem stamped into the case was a huge success .\nthe history of the united states is reflected in the ingersoll legend . a legend that lives on !\npaul robert , however , is convinced the universal - ingersoll is a new york - made machine .\nin 2011 fun was apparently back again with rumours of the introduction of an ingersoll mickey mouse watch and , in 2012 , a somewhat extraordinary event was the association of geoffrey archer with the production of a limited edition\nharry clifton\nautomatic ingersoll watch - on archer ' s promise that the ingersoll watch mentioned in\nonly time will tell\nwould remain on the fictional wrist of harry clifton throughout the remaining three books of the harry clifton chronicles . the geoffrey archer watch retailed at \u00e2\u00a3175 or \u00e2\u00a3195 depending on the finish .\n\u2014\u2014 . the history of clocks & watches . london : little , brown , and company , 2000 .\nat the height of world war ii , the company found new ownership under the direction of thomas olsen and joakim lehmkuhl . they bought controlling interest in waterbury clock company converted its manufacturing to support the war effort during wwii . throughout the war , the company produced more high quality mechanically timed artillery and anti - aircraft fuses than any other allied source . as a result , in 1944 the company was renamed united states time corporation .\nfor battery replacement , new straps , service and non - warranty repairs to all watches ( purchased from anywhere ) , please visit our sister company the watch lab .\nthe pocket watch database has compiled data covering the major american pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement . here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch :\ntoday ingersoll is better known for the creation of stylish , reliable and practical everyday men ' s and ladies watches in a range of timeless styles that never go out of fashion . this ingersoll watch collection features a wide range of styles and price points to suit every occasion .\nindianapolis brewing company : the casper maus brewery , gack & biser , and c . f . schmidt brewing companies formed the basis of the indianapolis brewing company started by an\nenglish syndicate\nin 1887 . peter lieber was the president of the new company for it ' s first year , retiring in 1888 due to ill health .\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 .\nthe ingersoll\u2019s dollar watch , below , was in fact invented by archibald bannatyne , named jumbo after the famous p . t . barnum elephant , and made by waterbury .\nin the watch industry the following are considered separate and distinct articles of commerce : complete watches , watch movements , watch cases , watch bands , and other components and parts of watches . while some manufacturers sell watch movements and cases separately from completed watches , plaintiff has never done so . it does , however , sell watch components and parts , other than watch movements and cases as separate and distinct articles of commerce .\npolice found a partially completed note handwritten by mrs ingersoll saying , \u201cit has all been much a mistake . \u201d\nthe advert shown here by the goldsmiths & silversmiths company advertising their\nthe military luminous watch\nappeared in the times in february 1915 . described as\nan ideal watch for naval and military service\nthe watch has the compulsory luminous hands and figures and\nthe original patent screw case\n.\nputting to one side the degree of excitement elicited among collectors by the ingersoll typewriter , the clear evidence suggests it is a kind of stamping device and thus is far more closely related to the stamping device designed by howard ingersoll , and the tiny printing machine designed by robert ingersoll and philip henry , than it is to an actual typewriter .\nhowever , as with the cheap watches and cheap cameras that would later make robert ingersoll and his younger brother charles henry ingersoll ( above ) world famous , there appears to be no evidence that the ingersolls actually designed this typewriter .\ndefendants further state that numerous american manufacturers produce cases accommodating 6\u00be by 8 ligne size watch movements , which are the common size watch movements . there are hundreds of american watch case manufacturers .\ningersoll is a classically styled brand using watches made in china , with automatic movements from shanghai and sea - gull .\ningersoll - rand holdings limited . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as 00980603\n1896 ingersoll increased production with the assistance of henry ford by creating an automated watch production line that made it easier to upscale the amount of products they could make in lesser time .\nmicrosoft\u2019s bill gates demonstrated the revolutionary timex datalink watch with optical wireless data transmission \u2013 the first wireless watch connection to a pc .\nthe most recent of the dates , november 1912 , suggests that the watch had been in the possession of its owner less than 2 years prior to the sinking of the empress . the movement serial number , also etched into the metal , is 3212177 , which \u2014 according to one online table of ingersoll watch company serial numbers \u2014 suggests that the empress watch may have been manufactured in 1911 , although the patent dates suggest otherwise .\nbrown shoe company : in 1878 , george warren brown started a shoe company in st . louis . at the 1904 world\u2019s fair in st . louis , the 25 - year - old brown shoe company buys the licensing rights to cartoonist ' s richard outcault buster brown for 200 dollars . former circus performer major ray is hired to bring buster brown to life for fair visitors . today , brown shoe is a leading 2 . 4 billion dollar consumer - driven footwear company with global operations .\nwestinghouse and manufacturing company : westinghouse electric corporation founded in 1886 . westinghouse provided four 3 , 200 horse - power generators to\nprobasco , a nephew of the supreme court justice john mclean , was married to maude robert ingersoll , one of the daughters of robert green \u201cbob\u201d ingersoll ( 1833\u20131899 , below ) , a political leader and orator noted for his defence of agnosticism .\njoseph schlitz brewing company : was an american brewery based in milwaukee , wisconsin . the company was founded by august krug in 1849 but acquired by joseph schlitz in 1858 . schlitz was sold at the 1904 world ' s fair . the company remained the no . 2 brewery in america as late as 1976 . the company was sold to strohs , which was taken over by pabst in 1999 . the beer brand was discontinued in 2001 . in 2008 , the beer was ` reintroduced ' to the public .\n31 . general electric company v . re - new lamp co . , 121 f . 164 ( d . c . mass . 1903 ) ; ingersoll v . doyle , 247 f . 620 ( d . c . mass . 1917 ) .\nbased in new york city , each watch was initially produced by hand , but in 1892 , thanks to henry ford , ingersoll succeeded in developing a production line for pocket watches and wristwatches .\nborden ' s : in 1855 , dairy products were shipped in unsanitary oak barrels ; in 1856 , inventor gail borden received a patent for condensing milk that would make the milk not spoil . 1864 gail borden built a factory in brewster for the production of his eagle brand consolidated milk and formed the company - new york condensed milk company . the company changed its name to the borden condensed milk company in 1899 , and became the borden company in 1919 . with serious financial problems in the early 90 ' s , borden , inc . was bought out by kohlberg kravis roberts ( kkr ) in 1995 . borden food ' s meadow gold\nthe advertisements supplied by our carefully selected sponsors enable us to host and support the company data we share with our free members .\nboth robert and edith ingersoll , and wallace and maude probasco , had been separated , with robert ingersoll moving from 81 park avenue into the pennsylvania hotel and probasco living at 38th street and lexington , around the corner from mrs ingersoll . in september 1925 , mrs ingersoll had moved into an eight - floor four - room front apartment at 55 park avenue , while mrs probasco lived with her sister at 72 irving place , gramercy park . however , the night before the shootings , the probascos had reconciled .\nthe development of mass - production practices and interchangeable parts made it possible to produce watches by machine and in volume . these practices made watches significantly less expensive . in 1892 timex ( then called waterbury watch company ) and ingersoll introduced the dollar or\nyankee\nwatch that eponymously expanded the ownership of watches . although decorative , luxury watches were still popular for women during this period , the functionality and usefulness of the watch increasingly became the focal point of fashionability .\nat the time bankruptcy proceedings started against the ingersoll company in late 1921 , the brothers had made 70 million watches , as many as 3 . 5 million a year , 16 , 000 a day at a peak in 1916 , and were shipping 8000 a day to various places around the world . theodore roosevelt is reputed to have said that on a hunting trip in africa he was described as \u201cthe man from the country where ingersoll was produced\u201d . by 1944 , 96 million ingersoll watches had been sold worldwide .\nit is estimated that ingersoll sold 85 , 000 watches at the columbian expo at a price of $ 1 . 50 each .\n1947 gandhi praises the ingersoll pocket watch for its precision timekeeping declaring it as one of his most valued possessions . it can be found at the new delhi museum amongst his other minimal value possessions .\nthe success of the\ndollar watch\n( also called the\nyankee\n) from then on was amazing . the ingersoll brothers had to adapt to increasing production and increasing production plants . meanwhile , the product range had been expanded by some technical pioneering refinements . also the production of the smallest pocket watch ever seen had begun . in 1919 the ingersoll brothers developed the first watch with the so called\nnight design\n, the\nradiolite\nwith luminous dial .\nfacts stipulated : the parties have stipulated to many of the material facts of this case . this stipulation reveals that plaintiff , the bulova watch company , inc . , 13 a new york corporation , was preceded by the bulova watch company . that company was founded by joseph bulova in 1875 , incorporated on june 6 , 1911 , with change in name in 1923 . the defendants , illinois corporations , are the allerton company , inc . , a wholly owned subsidiary 14 of defendant a . hirsch co . 15 the latter succeeded a partnership established by adolph hirsch in 1878 , which incorporated in illinois in 1918 , and has always been conducted by immediate members of the hirsch family .\nin the second world war they re - designed their popular women\u2019s watch , the midget , to create the first military - issued wrist watch .\ngeorge carl mares was impolite enough to say in his 1909 the history of the typewriter that the ingersoll was\nbeneath notice\n.\nit wasn\u2019t until ww1 when artillery gunners needed to read time while still using their guns , that ingersoll began to crawl back from the depths . they modified one of their women\u2019s designs , the midget pocket watch , and changed it into a precise and well crafted military - issue wrist watch . the first of its kind , the design revolutionised watch making , and helped with the production of the wrist watch we see today .\n1957 walt disney receives the 25 - millionth mickey mouse watch to celebrate its success . please go to the union collection to view our range of watches that celebrate the great success of the disney ingersoll partnership .\nfrancis & gaye ltd registered office unit 18 , west orchards shopping centre , coventry , cv1 1qx company registration number 04250634 vat no . 903694614\npillsbury : initially founded as c . a . pillsbury and company in 1872 by charles alfred pillsbury and his uncle john sargent pillsbury . the\nit is reasonable to assume that every one of the young lieutenants who blew his whistle and scrambled out of a trench to lead his company of men towards enemy fire was wearing a wristwatch ; a trench watch .\nwatchuseek recommends rgm watch repair & restoration , experienced in new and vintage mechanical watches . watchuseek recommends chrono24 , the largest watch marketplace on the internet .\nin effect , they are sales of watches under representations that the watches sold are made and guaranteed by the plaintiffs . but such representations are untrue . an ingersoll watch * * * after the defendants ' additions thereto or alterations therein have been made , is no longer what its makers offer to the public as a guaranteed ingersoll watch ; it has become a new construction . * * *\n( citing cases . )\nthis was one of many of robert ingersoll\u2019s inventions , which range to a $ 35 bicycle ( below ) and a cheap sewing machine .\nthe company re - focused their plans in the 1980s and produced the popular timex ironman , paving a way for their collection of sports watches .\nthe company acquired the license to manufacture watches under the marc ecko brand , characterized by unlimited innovation and pioneering fashion to produce skillfully crafted timepieces .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 company check ltd ( 04905417 ) registered office : caspian point one , pierhead street , cardiff , cf10 4dq , united kingdom .\nbe sure to use the serial number on the movement ( the works ) of the watch . do not use the serial number from the watch case .\ngeneral electric company : in 1890 , thomas edison brought together several of his business interests under one corporation to form edison general electric . general electric was formed by the 1892 merger of edison general electric and thomson - houston company . they exhibited fine instruments , special motor applications , and a 2000 k . w . turbo generator at the 1904 world ' s fair . in 2009 , forbes ranked ge as the world ' s largest company .\nduring world war i , the u . s . army required waterbury clock to re - tool the ingersoll ladies\u2019 midget pocket watch into a convenient wristwatch for soldiers . civilians took them up in large numbers in the 1920s .\npoland water company : was founded in 1845 by hiram ricker . poland spring water is derived from multiple sources in the state of maine . at the\nthe company acquired the license to manufacture nautica watches for men and women , reflecting an energetic lifestyle with distinctive styling , bold colors and unique design .\nso we arrive , finally , at the present time , with ingersoll continuing to be a watch brand that is clearly marketable even in a higher section of the market than ingersolls of old . unfortunately , the watches do not lend themselves to high praise both in terms of design and ultimate quality . i do not wish to condemn modern ingersoll watches as to their quality and reliability because i do not have sufficient personal experience of the newest ingersoll watches to go on . what i would suggest is that they do seem to be overpriced and that some of the designs resemble the cheaper chinese mechanical watches that one can find far cheaper but without the ingersoll name .\nthe first character watch , which was commissioned by disney to feature mickey mouse .\nsite copyright : d . stuart , renaissance watch repair \u00a9 2002 - 2018 .\nalways select the correct manufacturer , which is usually stamped on the watch movement .\nkevin lynch was responsible for turning the watch from an idea into a product .\nthe watch\u2019s complications reference a watchmaking term for any function beyond hour and minute .\nkonxido men wrist watch digital analog waterproof watches men military stainless st . . .\norder a watch , see it created and receive it right away . the mickey mouse watch became the thing to wear at the world ' s fair and all\nin 1949 , the 5 - millionth mickey mouse watch was sold . . .\n2016 brand relaunch : ingersoll continues to maintain the ethos of the two brothers and are proud to present a new range of quality , precision timepieces .\nbut ranking first and foremost among robert ingersoll ' s tiny giants is the mighty dollar , also known as the yankee , eureka and the wilson .\npatented robert ingersoll designs which are distinctly for typewriters are for the dollar - yankee and for what paul robert and others refer to as the kruse .\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 .\ningersoll\u2019s first patent was for toy blocks , in 1883 ( above ) , which perhaps led to him being called a toy maker by some sources . it was at the time this patent was issued that this branch of the ingersoll family had become mired in a major public controversy for the first time .\nanderson puffed rice company : dr . alexander pierce anderson immediately set up the anderson puffed rice company in 1901 after creating a way to break down the starches in rice and grains . anderson sold the treat at the 1904 world ' s fair as well as displayed his equipment called a retort gun . he used 8 guns to shoot out puffed rice at the public to get their attention . in 1902 , dr . alexander sold his patent and his services to the quaker oats company . today , quaker oats is a massive american foods company stationed in chicago . in august 2001 , quaker oats was bought out by pepsico .\nalthough , owing to the success of the company , there are many examples of ingersoll \u201cdollar\u201d watches and watch labels in existence , only one in the canadian museum of history\u2019s collection is associated with the wreck of the empress of ireland . there were other watches found on victims of the disaster ; newspapers reports mention at least four . however , given the widespread nature of watch ownership at the turn of the century , this is probably a gross underestimate of the total number aboard .\n* * * [ i ] f , as i think , the defendants violate the plaintiffs ' exclusive rights when they market their altered watches as ingersoll watches without indicating the fact of alteration thereon , they would still be violating the plaintiffs ' exclusive rights if they marketed such watches as ingersoll watches with the proposed indication thereon . they would still be marketing , as ingersoll watches , watches not such in their entirety , but new constructions . * * *\n( 1 ) the defendants ' watch is a\nnew construction\ncomposed of a watch case manufactured by persons other than the plaintiff and a watch movement obtained from disassembling plaintiff ' s watch . the sale of such newly constructed product under plaintiff ' s trade - mark per se constitutes trade - mark infringement and unfair competition . 7\nover the course of their highly successful careers , robert and charles ingersoll - - founders of one of the oldest american watch companies - - are acknowledged to have reached many milestones in the development and sale of pocket watches and wrist watches .\nthe watches , selling quickly at a dollar each , proved to be precisely the reliable item robert ingersoll was looking for and he contracted for a steady supply of watches , made to his specifications under the name ' universal ' . the name was soon changed to ' ingersoll ' [ and in 1895 to \u2018 yankee \u2019 ] to combat competition , and the watch quickly caught on with the public \u2026 truly earning the reputation of ' the watch that made the dollar famous ' .\nrobert h . ingersoll\u2019s older brother howard smith ingersoll , who lived at 9 jay street , brooklyn , ran a successful rubber stamp making business at 9 barclay street , manhattan , close to broadway and near where the world trade centre now stands ( underwood had its headquarters close by on the parallel vesey street ) .\nmens watches top brand luxury lige automatic mechanical watch men waterproof full s . . .\nby 1972 , attempting to keep up with the rapidly changing marketplace \u2013 timex began producing digital watches . while troubles in the company at both a production and management levels , the company struggled to maintain it\u2019s market share in a now predominantly electronic market \u2013 with most of their watches retailing at nearly double that of their competitors .\nthe stipulation further states that plaintiff ' s watch cases are manufactured to accommodate plaintiff ' s watch movements , including the 6\u00be \u00d7 8 22 ligne 23 17 jewel ladies ' watch movements . the watch cases 24 and watch movements are manufactured principally , but not entirely , in plaintiff ' s factories in providence , rhode island , and switzerland . plaintiff ' s assembly of movements and cases is done only in its own factory . 25\nnational cash register co . : began as the national manufacturing company of dayton , ohio , which was established to manufacture and sell the first mechanical cash register , invented in 1879 by james ritty . in 1884 the company and patents were bought by john & frank patterson and the firm was renamed the national cash register company . they sported their ware in the palaces of manufacturers , liberal arts and electricity at the 1904 world ' s fair . today , ncr corporation is a technology company specializing in products designed for self - service kiosks , point - of - sale terminals , automated teller machines , check processing systems , barcode scanners , and business consumables .\n9 . ingersoll v . doyle , 247 f . 620 ( d . c . mass . 1917 ) ; champion spark plug co . v . sanders ,\n\u0093there was initial resistance regarding the chinese movements , \u0094 admits robert dorfman , vice chairman , zeon limited ( ingersoll\u0092s parent company ) . \u0093we do quality control on everything , because we know we only get one chance . over the last five years , there has been a noticeable improvement in the quality of chinese movements .\nby the end of world war i , ingersoll was able to demonstrate sales of 50 million pocket watches along . ingersoll customers included speakers of 20 different mother tongues . even mark twain , whose\ntom sawyer\nand\nhuckleberry finn\nembodied the quintessential image of the young american , was so eager to own a\ndollar watch\nthat he sent his order directly to the company . thomas edison relied on his\nyankee\nand even theodore roosevelt mentioned that while hunting in africa he was described as\nthe man from the country where ingersolls are produced\n.\nthe first women\u2019s timex fashion watch was introduced , the cavatina \u2013 a fashion watch to go with every outfit , on any occasion . the new cavatina line provided women the opportunity to make their watch an impulse purchase in order to match each occasion . within three years , it claimed more than a third of the u . s . women\u2019s watch market .\nthe timexpo museum opened in waterbury , connecticut , preserving the history of timekeeping and educating current and future generations \u2013 a demonstration of the company\u2019s deep commitment to the community .\nthe first ever military watch , which was designed with the involvement of the armed forces .\nthe watch\u2019s three - second face , designed to look as intricate as a physical chronograph .\nthe team designed an entirely new typeface , san francisco , for the watch\u2019s tiny screen .\ncertainly by early 2006 ingersoll branded watches by zeon were in evidence on two uk shopping channels , where they tended to be of the overdecorated type with diamonds and semi - precious stones , and quartz movements . there were also some less over - the - top designs which were rather unoriginal , with chinese movements and awful names like ghandi skeleton , little horn , and cheyenne ( note that mahatma ghandi wore an ingersoll watch )\n1928 sir alan cobham flies the continent of africa ( 23 , 000 miles ) in 7 months stating that the only true reliable on - board clock was an ingersoll .\nthere was an articles mention\ningersoll\ntimepiece was unearth from the\nsink of titanic\ni believe plenty of america made watches were found in that wreck under .\nwheeler condensing and engineering co : was formed in 1891 , with offices in new york city and a plant in carteret , new jersey . its steam condensers , pumps , and heat exchangers were bought primarily by the power and marine industries . wheeler had a large display in the palace of machinery at the 1904 world ' s fair . the present company , foster wheeler corporation , was formed in 1927 from a merger of the power speciality company ( which replaced water works supply company , created by the foster family in 1884 . today , their interntional corporation alone - foster wheeler ltd . is an international company overseeing a wide range of engineering and construction enterprises in more than 30 countries across the globe .\ndefendants cite these facts : bulova ' s own service department manager before joining it had had retail stores in which he had sold recased movements and had on occasion himself recased movements . tiffany & company advertises tiffany watches with omega or movado movements . the wall street journal has advertisements of diamond watches with named movements . national geographic magazine had advertisements in the ' 20s offering choice of movements and cases . defendants recase elgin watch movements with purchase of movements directly from elgin watch company , and recase hamilton movements from hamilton watches purchased from dealers .\n1919 ingersoll invented the first glow in the dark pocket watch called the radiolite with a simple luminous dial . it was widely used in the first world war by tankers . please go to the radiolite collection to view our range of watches that celebrate this great achievement .\ningersoll had his hand in designing all of these things . but whereas toy blocks , metal pencils , pencil compasses , watches , sharp razors , key wallets and key rings are all the very common sorts of things we might see or use on any average day , the kind of typewriters ingersoll devised are unlikely to ever come within our reach .\n1892 robert h ingersoll succeeded in developing an automated production line for watches . the watches were sold for the price of $ 1 at the time ( a day\u2019s wages ) .\nwhen sold / dealer sign name here [ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ] / robt . h . ingersoll / bro / ma / 315 _ ave . ,\nreflecting its growing number of businesses and brands , the company was renamed timex group . later that year , the timex group luxury division introduced the italian luxury collection salvatore ferragamo timepieces .\nis given in this chapter . use of brands on clocks , including company names , is often inconsistent and confusing . a list of brands used to identify synchronous clocks in chaps .\n23 . a ligne is a unit of measurement in the watch trade . it equals 2 . 0833 millimeters . this is a common size used in ladies ' watches and a size widely sold throughout the united states . cases to house watches that size are made by numerous american manufacturers . defendant hirsch purchases the cases in which it places the bulova movements from the major watch case company of new york city , which is a reputable and experienced manufacturer of watch cases .\nurltoken is the uk ' s no . 1 visited watch website . sources : hitwise / alexa\nthe solar watch face is a beautiful digital sundial , a modern twist on ancient timekeeping methods .\nwhen you first pair your watch with your phone , you see a unique certificate of authenticity .\nthe anglo - celtic watch co . ltd . | ukmade \u2013 uk made products \u2013 british made\nto attach a leather strap to a watch like this , a\nloop end\nor\njointed loop\nis attached to the case . the loop end can swing about the pin ; in watchcase making terms , a joint is type of hinge like this hence the name jointed loop . if you see a watch with loop end strap attachments like this , then you know straight away that is a lady ' s watch . however , a small watch with a fancy dial is still a ladies ' watch even if it has wire lugs like a man ' s watch . if you want to attach a leather strap to a watch like this , see loop ends .\nunited 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 . in 1891 russell , morgan and company was renamed the united states printing company , until its common name was officially established in 1894 . they has a booth in the palace of manufacturers ( group 36 ) at the 1904 world ' s fair . in 1969 , diamond international acquired them . 25 years later , they are bought by frontenac . uspc was acquired by the jarden corporation in 2004 . today , the united states playing card company is the leader in the production and distribution of premier brands of playing cards , including bee , bicycle , and hoyle playing cards .\nthe watch forum started in 2001 as a forum for rlt watches customers . since then it has grown into a world wide community of watch enthusiasts and a large resource for all types of horology .\nin 1883 , howard ingersoll claimed the publicity had cost him $ 15 , 000 in lost business in the previous year . he then sued the sun and the illustrated news for $ 90 , 000 each for libel . stanley was fined and jailed , but it seems the whole affair ruined howard ingersoll . he apparently suicided , aged 49 , on august 27 , 1892 .\nneed to replace a watch crystal ? use our new crystal size guide to find the proper fit .\nsiri works the same but looks different on the watch , her trademark sound waves made more visible .\nit has become normal for apple employees to randomly stand during meetings because their watch told them to .\n+ + + + + aaaaa . . . . . i love my watch . thank you !\nthe advert is clearly trying to make an historical link between the campaign watches worn at omdurman , which were small pocket watches in leather wristlets , and the watch in the advert by referring to\nthis fine movement wristlet watch . . .\nalthough by 1915 the watch has evolved from a pocket watch in a leather wrist adaptor into a purpose - made wristwatch with wire lugs attached to the case .\n( c . a . 7 , 1953 ) . defendants state each of the six individuals involved in the claimed instances of confusion received a brand new watch from bulova in exchange for the old watch .\n10 , 000 pin - pallet lever watches from the waterbury watch company at 85c apiece . the following year the ingersolls sold 85 , 000 at the chicago century of progress exposition , where they set up a miniature factory so people could see how the watches were made and place their orders .\nbullock electric manufacturing company : ( bullock electric motor & dynamo company ) , was first established in 1884 as the geo . f . card and o . w . jantz manufacturing company . they showcased a 3 , 500 a k . w . generator in the palace of machinery at the 1904 world ' s fair . bullock ' s ohio charter was canceled in 1928 and was bought up by allis - chalmers , which was also at the fair . in 1978 , allis - chalmers formed a join venture with siemens a . g . the current business is named siemens energy and automation ."]}
{"id": 54650, "summary": [{"text": "ubis ( asia ) public company limited ( ubis ) is a manufacturer and distributor of sealing compounds , lacquers and coatings used in can production and bottle closure for the food , beverage and general industries based in thailand .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "it is listed on the market for alternative investment on may 9 , 2007 . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "ubis ( asia )", "paragraphs": ["owler has collected 11 screenshots of ubis ( asia ) ' s website since mar 2015 . the latest ubis ( asia ) website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\nthe owler community has estimated the number of employees of ubis ( asia ) to be one .\nthe owler community has estimated the revenue of ubis ( asia ) to be less than $ 1m .\ndata as of jul 09 2018 . currency figures normalised to ubis asia pcl ' s reporting currency : thai baht thb\nubis asia public company ( gm ) stock quote . ubisf - stock price , news , charts , message board , trades\nyear on year ubis asia pcl had net income fall from a gain of 113 . 41m to a loss of 236 . 01m despite relatively flat revenues . a contributing factor has been an increase in the selling , general and administrative costs as a percentage of sales from 20 . 92 % to 58 . 50 % .\nuniversal chemical industries ( unic ) - financial and strategic swot analysis review ubis ( asia ) public company limited ( ubis ) - financial and strategic swot analysis review xiangtan electrochemical scie . co . , ltd . 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{"id": 54654, "summary": [{"text": "wargaming group limited is an international game developer and publisher headquartered in nicosia , cyprus .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "the group operates across 16 offices and development centers .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "primarily focused on turn-based strategy and real-time strategy games , wargaming switched to developing free-to-play online action games in 2009 , and has since become one of the leaders in the market .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "the company 's critical and commercial success came after the launch of its first online project , the military-themed team-based game world of tanks . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "wargaming ( company )", "paragraphs": ["wargaming chicago - baltimore wargaming austin [ 5 ] wargaming america , inc . wargaming europe wargaming asia pte . ltd . [ 6 ] lesta studio wargaming mobile\nwargaming is a company of passionate professionals with a robust market presence all over the world .\nin august 2012 , wargaming acquired middleware developer bigworld . the $ 45 million acquisition brought the australia - based company that provided the secure server technology that underlies the company ' s mmos into wargaming ' s corporate fold .\nglassdoor has 177 wargaming reviews submitted anonymously by wargaming employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if wargaming is right for you .\nsingle unified account system\u2014wargaming . net id that grants direct access to all wargaming online titles . [ 50 ]\nwargaming is a gaming service that unites all of wargaming\u2019s mmo games into a singular experience . wargaming was founded in 1998 . wargaming ' s headquarters is located in nicosia , nicosia district , cy 1080 . wargaming ' s latest acquisition was hapti . co . . . .\nwargaming america is the north american publishing arm of wargaming , providing marketing , pr , business development , community and customer support services for all wargaming ' s titles .\nformerly gas powered games , the studio joined wargaming in 2013 , becoming wargaming seattle . located in washington state .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at wargaming , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the wargaming company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at wargaming .\nwargaming : ceo victor kislyi on world of tanks 1 . 0 : ' it ' s time to revamp wargaming '\nthe company will launch an ipo on a ' recognized ' us stock exchange .\njust recently transitioned from alpha to closed beta . the company is also working on\nthe company ' s recent financials problems were primarily caused by its licensing business .\nurltoken was the first game development company to produce a game for square enix .\nfor a peek at the kind of event wargaming might bring to australia , one only has to look at what the company is doing elsewhere .\nfor more on wargaming , be sure to check out our interview with ceo victor kislyi in which he discusses the company ' s past and future .\nwargaming ' s founder & ceo , victor kislyi , currently has an approval rating of 83 % . wargaming ' s primary competitors are\nduring 1990 - 1991 i served in the belgian army as 2nd lieutenant in the famous grenadier regiment ( armoured infantry ) , and was platoon commander of 3rd platoon , 1st company , and later of 1st platoon , 1st company . 1st company was nicknamed\nroyal first\n, because 4 belgian royal princes once served as officers in the company .\nwargaming is a gaming service that unites all of wargaming\u2019s mmo games into a singular experience . wargaming ' s headquarters is in nicosia , nicosia district . wargaming has a revenue of $ 345m , and 3 , 700 employees . wargaming ' s main competitors are warlord games , ubisoft and activision . as of june 2018 , wargaming has 4 . 3k fans on facebook and 1 . 5k followers on twitter .\n\u2014 wargaming , the leading free - to - play developer and publisher , today announced its unified premium account service , the next step in the company\u2019s ambitious urltoken service strategy to connect all of the company\u2019s titles under one online ecosystem and community .\nowler has collected 14 screenshots of wargaming ' s website since may 2014 . the latest wargaming website design screenshot was captured in mar 2018 .\nannounced in 2012 , urltoken is a service developed by wargaming designed to support all of wargaming ' s online games , and provide a single point of entry to all wargaming projects , partners and fan websites .\nthe belarusian defense ministry and wargaming company have created classrooms where military personnel can practice the tactics and strategy of tank combat using world of tanks and specialized simulators .\nthe result is a company that across facebook and mobile boasts 50 million active monthly players .\nso the company switched focus , transforming vainglory into one of the first mobile esports titles .\nwargaming america is an award - winning global online game developer and publisher . based in tech capital san francisco , wargaming america leads the company ' s vision of creating engaging experiences across north america , where players and community drive design .\n2011 marked the beginning of active global expansion for wargaming . on july 26 , 2011 , the company opened the european business operations centre\u2014wargaming europe\u2014with headquarters in paris , france and with a subsidiary office in berlin , germany . [ 10 ]\nwargaming today an award - winning online game developer and publisher . one of the leaders in the free - to - play mmo market , the company . . .\nannounced in 2012 , urltoken is a service developed by wargaming . the service is designed to support all of wargaming\u2019s online games , and provide a single point of entry to all wargaming projects , partners and fan websites .\nmore recently , though , the company ' s focus has been on making new paid games .\nkorea ' s biggest games company in terms of mobile revenue is a complex and dynamic beast .\nin december 2008 the company released its first real - time strategy operation \u201cbagration\u201d . [ 7 ]\nalthough the company has experienced several different changes , its core aspect has remained the same\u2014wargaming continues to create , produce , and deliver fun and high - quality game experiences .\non august 7 , 2012 , wargaming acquired australian company bigworld technology [ 16 ] [ 17 ] which brought development of the middleware for its mmo projects in - house .\nwargaming might not know what esports means to its bottom line , but it does know that people like watching it . and the company is happily embracing live gaming as entertainment\nbut wargaming isn\u2019t missing out . instead , fadl thinks that it is a key way that it will build the world of tanks brand along with the company\u2019s other games .\n\u201cthe two companies will work in tandem to enrich wargaming\u2019s portfolio with new gaming experiences , \u201d wargaming added . there you have it : portfolio enrichment .\nthroughout 2011 , wargaming joined strategic partnerships with persha studia , lesta studio and dava consulting , [ 11 ] with each operating separate projects under wargaming .\nwargaming currently has 1 , 526 followers on twitter . as of may 2014 wargaming had 802 followers . that ' s a 90 percent increase in 3 years\n\u201cwargaming always strives for excellence in generating intense and action - filled global online battles for gamers , \u201d said wargaming ceo victor kislyi . \u201cwith the introduction of\nin august 2012 , wargaming deployed the openid authentication system , enabling players to log into all wargaming - related websites using a urltoken id . [ 57 ]\nfive core values are the pillars on which wargaming builds a foundation for success .\nworld of warplanes onsite at wargaming america and hands - on wowp 2 . 0\nwargaming moscow to be headed up by former mail . ru studio head andrey zimenko\nwe publish from marketing to pr , wargaming brings awesome experiences to major platforms .\nwe entertain there\u2019s something for everyone in wargaming\u2019s unique ecosystem of games and services .\nwargaming is an award - winning game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free - to - play mmo market . founded as a privately held company in 1998 , w\nan inaugural company in the 2009 list ( and featuring in 2011 ) , its biggest title in recent years has been the gree - published knights & dragons . gree also has a minority stake in the company .\nwargaming currently has 4 , 263 fans on facebook . as of september 2014 wargaming had 1 , 408 fans . that ' s a 202 percent increase in 4 years\nwargaming has built strong relationships over - time with die - hard strategy fans and casual gamers alike . the company has been very agile from the start , pivoting from a small studio that focused on turn - based strategy games , to an international company that excelled at service - driven mmo projects .\nactivision is a top competitor of wargaming . activision was founded in 1979 , and is headquartered in santa monica , california . like wargaming , activision also competes in the application software industry . activision generates $ 6 . 6b more revenue vs . wargaming .\nstill smaller than cyberagent ' s advertising division - the company has multiple businesses - its mobile gaming unit is growing fast , very fast , up from about a quarter of company sales in 2014 to over 40 % .\nwargaming said both games will fit into the soon - to - be - launched urltoken service , which will reportedly see all wargaming titles unified under a single login system .\nthe $ 20 million acquisition is designed to bring wargaming into the console development sphere .\nwargaming : world of tanks celebrates st . patrick ' s day with loads of goodies\npress release : wargaming : world of warplanes flies into action with version 2 . 0\nin 2017 , it started a mobile games division called wargaming mobile . [ 41 ]\ncatalyst game labs acquires license from wargaming . net to release master of orion tabletop games\nyou can learn more about wargaming\u2019s offices by viewing the relevant section on the website .\nfree - to - win will be applied to all current and future wargaming titles .\nwargaming has seen explosive growth over the last few years , attributed largely to the early adoption and evolution of the modern free - to - play business model . we spoke with brett close , svp of engineering and general manager of wargaming austin about the new facility and company growth .\njames zhang founded and grew concept art house from a small business of 5 employees to a company of 100 + employees world wide while maintaining steady revenue growth year after year . he successfully guided company to secure funding from north america , europe and china . james led the company to acquisition and ipo in uk stock exchange in april , 2012 , resulting in exponential positive returns for seed investors . successfully re - acquired company in july , 2013 .\nover the course of five years , the company shipped five projects within the massive assault franchise . [ 5 ]\nthis was the problem facing the tank museum at bovington in the uk and one of their sponsors , the games company wargaming , with a rare variant of the wwii tiger tank used by nazi germany .\nchicago ' s wargaming west is bringing free - to - play to the xbox 360 .\nwarlord games is wargaming ' s # 1 competitor . warlord games was founded in , } in 2007 . compared to wargaming , warlord games generates $ 344 . 1m more revenue .\nthe wargaming education center at the tank museum at bovington , united kingdom . [ 85 ]\nwargaming says this initiative was inspired by its collaboration with the makers of master of orion .\nyou come to wargaming america to be challenged , continually develop , and make great games .\nwargaming austin is a global services hub for wargaming . located in texas , the studio is comprised of the producing center of excellence , central technology , and global business intelligence groups .\nwargaming purchased day 1 studios earlier this year and renamed it wargaming west . all of the employees we talked to were excited to be part of a bigger company . wargaming west contains a core team that ' s experience spans both microsoft consoles . wagner himself is a 10 - year veteran , and the average tenure of the 30 - plus person world of tanks team is 6 years .\ncompany wargaming , developer of the popular online game world of tanks , has released a mobile app with augmented reality porthub . it can be used to make \u201csnapshots\u201d of ships like they are in real life .\nthe cyprus - based company released the ios version in june . in just five months , the company has gotten more than 10 million installs . average daily use is 60 minutes per user , with a 20 - minute session length .\nthe company is calling the strategy\nfree - to - win ,\nand first started testing it in 2012 .\nbest game developer of 2010 . the award is given to the company with outstanding achievements and stable progress in videogame industry .\nworld of tanks developer urltoken is entering the esports fray with the formation of the urltoken league , the company announced today .\nthe information provided above may be outdated . to obtain the most current and complete information about the company , order a report\noh , and activision - blizzard has just spent $ 5 . 9 billion buying a pure - play mobile games company .\nwe are proud to announce that wargaming has received two awards at the prestigious european games awards 2012 ! the company was named best european publisher whilst world of warplanes was chosen as europe\u2019s most wanted online game of 2012 .\nyou can look for more information on the unified premium account on wargaming ' s main page .\non november 16 , 2007 , wargaming acquired the minsk - based arise studio . [ 6 ]\nin october 2011 , wargaming announced the online collectible card mmo game world of tanks : generals .\nwargaming has created more than 15 titles ; most popular being online action game world of tanks .\nwargaming expands with new tokyo office . urltoken may 2013 . retrieved 2013 - 09 - 17 .\nunified premium account system . eu . wargaming . net . retrieved 2013 - 09 - 23 .\nwargaming announces unified premium account system . urltoken may 2013 . retrieved 2013 - 09 - 23 .\nmac os , wargaming . net , microsoft windows , massive assault ( series ) , total annihilation\nthe move is in part meant to make wargaming a bigger player in the burgeoning esports arena .\nwargaming\u2019s first commercial project \u2013 a turn - based strategy dba online \u2013 was released in 2000 .\nin 1998 , victor established wargaming , eventually leading the company from its strategy gaming roots to its current position as a leading global interactive entertainment conglomerate with over 1 , 300 employees and 11 offices in europe , north america , asia and australia . victor leads the team , setting design philosophy and strategy and boosting the company with his experience and enthusiasm . under his expert care wargaming is now working on four mmo games and building the urltoken service - the epicenter of a battle - driven gaming universe that would unite all company ' s projects under a single multiplayer ecosystem .\nwargaming labs is , according to its parent company ,\nan agile platform set to foster innovation within the games industry .\ndesigned to support developers with near - complete games , at first glance wg labs appears to be an attempt to use wargaming ' s extensive infrastructure to support the industry at a grassroots level .\nwargaming is known for its unusual projects , dedicated to different holidays . for example , on the eve of all saints day , the company is offering players of the online simulation world of tanks play battle tanks - ghosts .\nwargaming is involved in a number of socially significant projects that aid in the preservation of historic heritage . the company has launched a global campaign to assist in the search for and conservation of military warfare worldwide : [ 61 ]\nthese are all the companies that wargaming has acquired . wargaming ' s latest acquisition was urltoken in sep 2017 . urltoken is a game studio that develops and provides casual games for smartphones and tablets .\nin january 2013 , wargaming chicago - baltimore became the latest addition to the wargaming family , through the acquisition of day 1 studios , and are the studio responsible for world of tanks on console .\nwas announced as the company ' s 15th worldwide office , which will lead the charge in launching world of tanks in japan .\nthe company isn ' t ignoring its core audience either , as demonstrated by casual fare such as nibblers and love rocks shakira .\nyet , the company ' s biggest earner remains the rather more prosaic , but every bit as appealing , 8 ball pool .\nlooking to extend this reach , the company now has offices in japan , korea , thailand and the philippines , amongst others .\nit ' s now the company ' s key title , both in japan and as it attempts to broaden its operations globally .\nbut , in a sense , such faint praise - as well as being incorrect - merely underscores the company ' s achievement .\nthese are all the companies that wargaming has invested in . wargaming ' s latest investment was urltoken in sep 2017 . urltoken is a game studio that develops and provides casual games for smartphones and tablets .\ngdc 2018 : wargaming ceo victor kislyi on how world of tanks 1 . 0 is a game changer\ncommon economics that will allow players to transfer gold and free experience between wargaming\u2019s titles . [ 52 ]\n[ 12 ] work and selva , \u201crevitalizing wargaming is necessary to be prepared for future wars . \u201d\nin 2013 wargaming company launched a global initiative we remember everything , which includes various projects meant to revive interest in history and inspire people to study their country\u2019s past . as part of the campaign wargaming produces movies about the great patriotic war , helps military history museums all over the world to preserve unique specimens and legendary military hardware samples .\nwhile the interview features , almost exclusively , the comments of dana lombardy , he is speaking for and on behalf of the company .\nthere ' s no hint yet of how much money the company is generating - if any - but other metrics demonstrate its success .\nthis resulted in the company ' s non - gaap sales rising 43 % to $ 162 million for the october - december quarter .\non february 14 , 2013 , the company acquired gas powered games , the establishment behind the gaming classics dungeon siege and supreme commander .\non july 22 , 2013 , the company bought total annihilation and master of orion ips from the atari bankruptcy proceedings . [ 25 ]\nwargaming is an award - winning online game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free - to - play mmo market . founded as a privately held company in 1998 , wargaming has shipped more than 15 titles and employs over 1600 people across such key regions as north america , europe , russia , asia , and australia .\nwargaming company was founded in 1998 . it is a worldwide known developer and publisher of online video games . it was started by a group of military strategy and rts gaming enthusiasts from minsk , who decided to try their hand at game developing . the president and the key cofounder of wargaming company viktor kisly graduated from the physics department of the belarusian state university . it took 15 years for the little studio to grow into a video games giant with branches and offices on every continent .\nrespected specialists in areas of game design and publishing , wargaming is dedicated to sharing professional expertise with others .\nwargaming liked what they saw and , in 2012 , moved quickly to acquire the studio . things have only sped up since they ' ve been given unfettered access to wargaming ' s server code and art assets .\n\u201cwargaming has built strong relationships over - time with die - hard strategy fans and casual gamers alike . \u201d\nwe have a large number of hardcore female tank commanders at wargaming and they often outperform their male adversaries .\nworld of tanks : xbox 360 edition is set to launch globally on february 12 , wargaming has announced .\nat wargaming , we\u2019re always on the lookout for exciting new partners to collaborate with and build something exceptional .\non february 12 , 2013 , wargaming announced its own esports league , [ 22 ] the urltoken league .\nwargaming id is now live on our forums . urltoken january 2013 . retrieved 2013 - 09 - 23 .\n20 years of game development experience wargaming has brought games to every major platform and collaborated with industry giants .\nwe convert data into insight and action wargaming\u2019s robust data network gets to the heart of the player experience .\nin celebration , wargaming has released their gamescom trailer for world of warplanes , which can be viewed below .\nabout wargaming wargaming is an award - winning online game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free - to - play mmo market . founded as a privately held company in 1998 , wargaming has shipped more than 15 titles . currently , wargaming is focused on its team - based mmo war series dedicated to the mid - 20th century warfare that will include the armored warfare world of tanks , the flight combat world of warplanes , and naval action world of warships . the three intertwined titles will form a common gaming universe integrated within the portal urltoken .\nmuch of wargaming ' s growth is coming from russia . europe and asia are growing quickly as well . north america has been a bit slower , says north american general manager jeremy monroe , but the company expects things to pick up soon .\nwhat ' s been more interesting , though , is to see how the company is thinking about making the most of its bigger licences .\nagain , king remains an insanely profitable company : $ 517 milion - worth in 2015 , ( although this was down 10 % ) .\na change of ceo saw the company reverse this no - games policy : instead it actively looked to mobile games to save the business .\nenter your email address below to sign up to our general newsletter for updates from osprey publishing , osprey games and our parent company bloomsbury .\non august 3 , 2011 , the company created a direct presence in north america by opening an office in san - francisco , usa .\n[ world of tanks news - wargaming to help recreate the legendary maus world of tanks news - wargaming to help recreate the legendary maus ] . mmorpg . com . april 2014 . retrieved 2014 - 08 - 22 .\nwargaming just announced that it has launched world of tanks blitz on android . that should help the company expand the community of the free - to - play tank - warfare game well beyond the 10 million players it already has on apple\u2019s ios devices .\nto help with that , wargaming partnered with esports event organizer esl . that company improved the quality of the world of tanks streams and the in - person events . esl also helped get a better idea of what its audience wanted from competitive broadcasts .\nwargaming has received two awards from the european games award 2012 , marking the second year in a row the company has won . over 100 games were represented at the ceremony , in over 20 categories . winners were chosen by industry professionals , and gamers all across europe . wargaming won best european publisher and most wanted online game of 2012 for world of warplanes .\n\u00a9 2018 future publishing limited quay house , the ambury , bath ba1 1ua . all rights reserved . england and wales company registration number 2008885 .\nurltoken ' s upcoming mobile offering world of tanks blitz is coming globally to ios devices on june 26 , the company confirmed to polygon today .\ndebut game samurai siege demonstrated the company ' s ability to generate revenue from a lean operational team and with a strong focus on customer support .\nnevertheless , the company ' s attention to detail and commitment to its brand , both creatively and operationally , is inspiring and refreshing to experience .\nit ' s all a long way from the $ 470 million the company spent in 2012 acquiring japanese company gloops ; a deal which proved disastrous as the developer failed to ride the boom in smartphone games in the region that brought the likes of mixi and gungho online to the fore .\nthe company ' s first project was dba online \u2014the digital version of a miniature tabletop rule set de bellis antiquitatis \u2014launched in 2000 . wargaming started working on its first full - scale commercial project\u2014the sci - fi turn - based strategy game massive assault , in march 2002 . [ 9 ] over the course of five years , the company shipped five projects within the massive assault franchise . [ 10 ]\nthat could put pressure on wargaming , which is part of the reason the company is expanding so rapidly . by establishing offices in different countries , it can localize\nworld of tanks\nas well as its other titles to fit the particular gamer culture .\nwith its young , dynamic management team and ceo , victor kislyi , wargaming is here for the long term .\ncreated by wargaming , world of tanks is a massively multiplayer online game featuring 20th - century armored fighting vehicles .\nwargaming has announced that world of warships : legends will be coming to playstation4 and xbox one . . . .\nwargaming seattle is shutting down , according to gamasutra . this will impact around 150 jobs . wargami . . .\nwargaming west today released three new story - based missions for the console versions of world of tan . . .\nwargaming history archived november 24 , 2013 , at the wayback machine . . urltoken retrieved september 17 , 2013 .\nwargaming has launched wg labs , a new division that is focused on helping developers produce and publish their games .\nin may 2012 , wargaming entered the korean games market [ 13 ] by opening a subsidiary office in seoul .\nas of 2015 , wargaming owns a significant share of the cypriot hellenic bank , and has shown interest in purchasing land property assets in cyprus for investment purposes . wargaming is currently the largest taxpayer within cyprus . [ 1 ]\ni applied online . the process took 3 + months . i interviewed at wargaming ( emeryville , ca ) .\nwargaming , which is known for developing world of tanks , has joined hands with vrtech ( a moscow based virtual reality company ) to develop location based immersive experience . vr tech is known for making location based vr solutions . two of their major products are polygonvr and cinema vr . this collaboration will see companies combining vrtech\u2019s solution and wargaming\u2019s game design and visual effects expertise .\nwg labs owes its creation to master of orion , which acted as the catalyst that got the unit up and running . before this , wargaming had never really worked with a third - party game developer to such an extent . at wargaming , our development , marketing \u2013 it was all in our hands . reaching outside your comfort zone and putting the development of a legendary title , which is dear to a lot of people at wargaming , in the hands of any other company , can seem like a risk . but if we didn\u2019t take any risks , then wargaming wouldn\u2019t be where we were today .\nthe userbase of the company\u2019s flagship title recently surpassed more then 24m users , with 450 , 000 concurrent players battling it out on a single server .\nand the quality of a company ' s mobile games is - in my opinion - the best ( if not the only ) measure of this .\nin this regard , the company is also heavily involved in archaeology including the restoration of the only panzer viii maus tank and dornier do 17 aircraft .\nnot only is it the company ' s fastest game to generate $ 100 million , it continues to perform very well on global top grossing charts .\nthe company is looking for new staff still and is currently raising a round of series a investment . you can find out more by visiting urltoken .\naccording to wargaming , world of tanks blitz will join the recently announced world of tanks generals , a browser - based tcg set in the world of tanks universe , as an example of the company ' s vision to expand their multiplatform strategy into the mobile space .\nwg labs is aimed at testing and implementing innovative projects created within wargaming or shared with us . it will generate , evaluate , and launch in - house products that go beyond the company\u2019s paradigm , as well as support external development teams in game\u2019s creation and publishing .\nwargaming\u2019s chief executive office , victor kislyi , was in a mood to spill his guts last week . during an interview with polygon in san francisco , he was candid about his recent mistakes and vowed a renewed focus on his company\u2019s flagship title , world of tanks .\nmassive assault network is a strategy game , developed and published by wargaming . net , which was released in 2004 .\nhas announced today the official launch of its unified premium account , connecting players across all current and future wargaming titles .\nwargaming , the studio behind massively multiplayer online games world of tanks , world of warplanes and world of warships , acquired day 1 studios , developer of fear 3 , to form wargaming west , according the studio ' s new website .\nstep two is platform growth . wargaming announced plans monday to launch\nworld of tanks\non the xbox 360 .\nubisoft is one of wargaming ' s top competitors . ubisoft was founded in 1986 in montreuil - sous - bois , other . ubisoft operates in the toys & games industry . ubisoft generates $ 1 . 2b more revenue than wargaming .\nwargaming blog world of tanks wins d . i . c . e .\nonline game of the year\naward\nwargamingchicagobaltimore wargaming chicago - baltimore archived march 10 , 2015 , at the wayback machine . urltoken 2014 . retrieved september 2016\nwargaming america to bring history alive with virtual ship battles aboard the uss iowa . pacificbattleship . com . june 2012 .\nwe educate respected specialists in areas of game design and publishing , wargaming is dedicated to sharing professional expertise with others .\n/ view / news / 193520 / wargaming _ kicks _ paytowin _ monetization _ to _ the _ curb . php\nif you were at e3 this year , you couldn ' t miss the enormous booth devoted to wargaming ' s mmos , world of tanks and the upcoming world of warplanes . wargaming was founded as a privately held company in 1998 and has shipped more than 15 titles in its history , but world of tanks is the game that catapulted the company to its current size , growing from 120 employees a little over two years ago when world of tanks was released to over 1200 employees today across north america , europe , russia , and asia .\nthe fourth player , peter , did keep playing . years later he would join the company as one of the main creative forces behind world of tanks .\nand , more generally , the 2016 list shows how quickly the situation can change for any mobile games company with less than $ 1 billion in sales .\nalthough in the short term , one result has been the company ' s first big round of job losses , with 8 % of total headcount gone .\nwith a $ 175 billion market cap , chinese internet and gaming giant tencent is by far the biggest company that ' s involved in mobile game development .\nusing some of the latest advancements in technology , a company has been able to recreate a rare variant of the wwii tiger tank used by nazi germany .\non august 12 , 2010 , the company released its first online title world of tanks . it was released in north america and europe the following year .\nin 2013 , the company plans to present the unified payment system and tweak the management of in - game resources across its mmo projects . [ 60 ]\nin order to get the lowdown on the company\u2019s plans for blitz esports we had a chat with arnaud jacob , the european publishing producer for wot blitz .\nwargaming , the publisher responsible for the online multiplayer shooters world of tanks , world of warplanes , and world of warships , has spent $ 32 million on esports , and it admits that it is still figuring out what it even is . in a talk at the casual connect europe conference in amsterdam last week , wargaming esports chief mohamed fadl explained that the company is still feeling out the competitive gaming scene . and even while research firm newzoo points out that esports is $ 252 million business thanks to sponsorships and ticket sales , fadl says that wargaming spent years wondering where to derive value from its wargaming league ( wgl ) events .\nthe publisher merged with the internal wargaming labs earlier this year to create a gaming powerhouse . head of wargaming alliance , jerry prochazka , talks about the way the publisher is approaching new products and how it works with developers to release new titles\nthe company\u2019s first project was dba online \u2014the digital version of a miniature tabletop rule set de bellis antiquitatis \u2014launched in 2000 . wargaming started working on its first full - scale commercial project\u2014the sci - fi turn - based strategy game massive assault \u2014in march , 2002 . [ 4 ]\nat e3 2011 , wargaming announced the follow - up to world of tanks \u2014the flight combat online action game world of warplanes . [ 8 ] at gamescom 2011 , the company unveiled the third part of its military saga\u2014the naval action online game world of warships . [ 9 ]\n15 august 2012 \u2014 wargaming is proud to announce today that it has received two prestigious honors from the european games award 2012 . the company was named the best european publisher , and its flight combat action mmo world of warplanes was chosen europe\u2019s most wanted online game of 2012 .\nstill cottage studios - built a studio working with brands . has done 8 branded content pieces in the last 6 months of being an official company , liz rowley coming from wevr started her own company , with custom built cameras , and a full post suite . no investment , grassroots start up making real money .\nwargaming creates a lifestyle that attracts some of the best people to work with globally , which is the most important bit .\neverything that is known so far about excalibur is that it is a game currently developed by the us branch of wargaming .\nwargaming ' s revenue is the fourth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ .\non may 29 , 2013 , wargaming branched into the japanese games market by opening an office in tokyo . [ 24 ]\nshawn schuster . wargaming ' s unified premium account goes live . urltoken august 2013 . retrieved 2013 - 09 - 23 .\nand even though esports doesn\u2019t turn into money directly , the wargaming esports boss thinks competitive gaming keeps players interested and engaged .\ninterview feedback time varies , but you may typically receive a phone call or email from your wargaming recruiter within one week .\nan award - winning online game developer and publisher . one of the leaders in the free - to - play mmo market , the company delivers authentic gaming experiences and services across pc , console and mobile platforms . wargaming has brought games to every major platform and collaborated . . .\nthere are several opportunities to emphasize wargaming in professional military education . first , service schoolhouses can integrate games into curricula starting at career - level courses to provide young leaders with tactical decision - making experiences applicable for their next jobs as company commanders , flight commanders , or department heads .\nas the years go on , so zynga is becoming a very different company to the one that was facebook ' s gaming partner back in the early 2010s .\nindeed , you could argue that despite the success of pc - mobile cross - platform ccg hearthstone , it ' s still not really a mobile games company .\nhere we experiment with new game mechanics , platforms , services , business models , and create new products at the company\u2019s studios in cooperation with 3rd party developers .\nwargaming is an award - winning online game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free - to - play mmo market . founded as a privately held company in 1998 , wargaming has shipped more than 15 titles . currently , wargaming is focused on its team - based mmo war series dedicated to the mid - 20th century warfare that include the armored world of tanks , the flight combat world of warplanes , and the naval world of warships . the three intertwined titles form a common gaming universe integrated within the portal urltoken .\nwargaming has become a 3 , 500 - person company thanks to the success of its pc online game world of tanks , which has been downloaded more than 100 million times . it is adapting the game to mobile with an approach that has surprisingly few compromises in the downshift from pc .\nin a room above the main stage where finalists tornado energy and ding were playing for the top cut of wargaming ' s $ us300 , 000 prize pool , the company ' s esports director mohamed fadl said the whole community had to work together to popularise competitive events around the globe .\non november 16 , 2007 , wargaming acquired the minsk - based developer arise . [ 11 ] in december 2008 , the company released its first real - time strategy operation bagration . [ 12 ] on april 16 , 2009 , wargaming started working on real - time strategy game order of war . it was published by square enix on september 18 , 2009 . [ 13 ] on august 12 , 2010 , the company released its first online title , world of tanks . on april 12 , 2011 , world of tanks was released in north america and europe . [ 14 ]\nwargaming is the biggest tax payer in cyprus , with a workforce numbering hundreds , and many more in belarus developing new games .\nwargaming still has a major pc game studio in redmond , washington , as it acquired chris taylor\u2019s gas powered games in 2013 .\nwith the upcoming patch version 1 . 0 update for world of tanks , wargaming is releasing the world of ta . . .\nas you may know , march is the post women , war , and gaming appeared first on wargaming america . . . .\ncyprus corporate registry wargaming group limited archived october 11 , 2016 , at the wayback machine urltoken june , 2011 . retrieved september 2016\nwargaming blitz is available now for windows 10 ! archived october 11 , 2016 , at the wayback machine . urltoken december 2015 .\nmcv wargaming reveals wg labs archived october 10 , 2016 , at the wayback machine . . urltoken july 2015 . retrieved september 2016\nworld of tanks studio wargaming has announced the wg labs dev contest , run by its innovation - focused research arm wg labs .\nwargaming has a perfect home in military education , where officers blend their operational experiences with new methods and fresh approaches . . .\nwg labs addressed this trend by drawing on the expertise of staff working elsewhere in wargaming , feeding on their expertise as developers , marketers , product designers or even as players .\nthere ' s currently 4000 people working for wargaming ,\nhe says ,\nso it ' s cool to find a person in the company with experience in almost every genre . we hope this will help us make different choices .\nwargaming is a major shareholder in hellenic bank with two wargamers working at the bank\u2019s head office rumoured to be buying up any viable cyprus asset ( land on beach , etc . ) as the company earns millions of euros from their tank games to invest ahead of when their games are replaced .\nwe feel truly shocked and bullied by wargaming ,\na statement reads ,\na giant company of the gaming industry who is apparently ' threatened ' by a closed beta phase browser game aiming to provide a cheaper , fairer , and more accessible war game to players around the world .\nindeed , more generally , the company has been very active in the wider developer community , sharing its knowledge and best practices . after all , it is hiring !\n\u201cthis took years for us as a company to come to this understanding of this necessity [ of this change ] , and to make it , \u201d kislyi said .\nhead of wargaming victor kisly reported that the company plans to revive the total annihilation and master of orion series the rights on which it got at recent auction on sale of property of bankrupt atari . \u201ctotal annihilation and master of orion \u2014 is classics on which we grew . and now excellent opportunity to inhale new life in games of our childhood\u201d was presented to us \u2014 victor told during celebration of the 15 anniversary of wargaming .\nso why is the first release from wargaming ' s innovation engine a reboot of master of orion , a 20 year - old strategy game rescued from the ruins of atari ? the answer is that wg labs was actually founded with a pragmatic aim : to publish a paid game at the behest of the wargaming ' s ceo , which existed outside of the company ' s free - to - play , multiplayer comfort zone .\nurltoken is a strategy game developer operating since 1998 . the company is based in london with development center in belarus [ 2 ] [ 3 ] . in november 2007 urltoken acquired arise , an independent pc game studio , and currently consists of nearly 140 employees . the company ' s motto is\nstrategic satisfaction\n[ 4 ] .\nthe move into console game development is a huge step for wargaming , as we begin to expand our presence into new platforms ,\nsaid victor kislyi , ceo of wargaming .\nwe are looking forward to sharing the fruits of our labor soon .\namong the passionate independent developers , creative mobile app studios , and professional games educators of sydney , lives one of the biggest game development studios in australia , wargaming sydney , or as they used to be known , bigworld . find more about wargaming sydney : urltoken\nto begin to understand the inconsistency at the heart of wg labs , it is important to understand that the company was founded long after master of orion , its first game , entered the wargaming stable . the master of orion brand was picked up by the company in august 2013 , along with the total annihilation ip , during the fire - sale that preceded the demise of atari . at the time , ceo victor kislyi claimed that he would put\nall of wargaming ' s power behind it [ master of orion ]\nin an effort to get the game to market . nearly two years later , in june 2015 , the game , which was developed by argentina ' s ngd studios , was officially announced and featured in the company ' s e3 presentation .\ni took that as my queue to reach out the lombardy studious and 626 designs , llc . , the company that will be publishing the game for an interview . i thought an interview would serve to quell the concerns many of us have but also serve as a way for the company to convey more information about the forthcoming game , both in full and playtest versions . for those that recall the previous articles , one of the discussed concerns was the company\u2019s plan to kickstart a \u201cplaytest\u201d version in may and then following that up with the full game kickstarter in september . the following interview will address that plan of action and some other aspects of the game and the company .\nwe are not a small company , we are becoming a global player ,\nsaid urltoken managing director europe frederic menou .\ni am happy to be a part of the team and looking at the people around me i can say that there ' s nothing that can hinder us from becoming the best company in the industry .\nat gazillion , von dorman oversees the strategic direction of the company - all key company partnerships and the day - to - day management of the executive team . under his direction , gazillion is expanding by diversifying onto new platforms , developing new games ( licensed and original ip ) , and expanding into new territories to have a global footprint .\nindeed , the game , which was published in late 2012 , is one of the few successes of the japanese company ' s expensive and troubled expansion into the west .\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 .\nin wargaming decided unusual way to congratulate russians on the day of the navy , which this year will be celebrated on sunday 31st of july 2016 . the company has created a mobile app with augmented reality , through which anyone can send a warship to sea , for example , on the moscow river .\nwargaming ceo victor kislyi said : \u201cwe are excited to be honored by the european games award for the second year in a row . these awards celebrate the creative and commercial progress the company has made over the last year , and demonstrate the recognition and popularity our projects have earned all around europe . \u201d\ni am interested in why wargaming wanted to acquire the moo franchise . their expertise seems to be worlds apart from a 4x game .\nwargaming has employees and is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 1 , 271 .\njoystiq staff . hit list q & a ; : wargaming ceo victor kislyi . urltoken january 2013 . retrieved 2013 - 09 - 17\nben maxwell . wargaming acquires fracture dev day 1 , opens chicago studio . urltoken january 2013 . retrieved 2013 - 09 - 17 .\nadam solo . wargaming takes master of orion , stardock gets star control . urltoken july 2013 . retrieved 2013 - 09 - 17 .\nwargaming and raf museum announce dornier 17 final resting place . piratesahoy . net . may 2014 . retrieved 2014 - 08 - 22 .\nwargaming to sponsor education center at the tank museum in bovington , england . worldoftanks . com . retrieved 2014 - 08 - 22 .\n\u201cwe are excited to be honored by the european games award for the second year in a row , \u201d said wargaming ceo victor kislyi . \u201cthese awards celebrate the creative and commercial progress the company has made over the last year , and demonstrate the recognition and popularity our projects have earned all around europe . \u201d\nthe company is now onto its third ceo in a year , with founder mark pincus stepping back to the chairman role and ex - ea executive frank gibeau heading up operations .\ncooked up during one of the company ' s regular game jams , the tetris - inspired 10x10 grid dropping block puzzle was an immediate hit , generating over 50 million downloads .\nwargaming . net , the award - winning publisher and developer , is pleased to announce that they have sponsored the creation of an education centre in europe\u2019s biggest tank museum based in the bovington , england , and wargaming ceo victor kislyi will unveil a special plaque at this year\u2019s tankfest , june 29th & 30th , where wargaming will be attending for the 3rd year running with its award winning title world of tanks .\nwe\u2019ll keep you informed on social media and through wargaming portals as and when new videos become available , and how you can view them .\nwargaming has shut its wg cells mobile gaming studio in bellevue , washington , cutting about 64 jobs , according to a report in geekwire .\nwargaming was founded by victor kislyi in 1998 in minsk , belarus [ 8 ] as a development studio creating multiplayer strategy games for pc .\nto congratulate russians on navy day , wargaming created a porthub augmented reality mobile app that allowed users take snapshots with warships . 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{"id": 54655, "summary": [{"text": "canadian regional airlines was an airline headquartered in calgary international airport in calgary , alberta , canada .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "it is now part of air canada jazz . ", "topic": 27}], "title": "canadian regional airlines", "paragraphs": ["american airlines , cathay pacific , delta , japan airlines and air france - klm .\na number of canadian carriers entered and exited the market between 2007\u20132011 , with the most notable entry being sky regional airlines and exits including leisure carriers harmony airways in 2007 , zoom airlines in 2008 and skyservice airlines 12 in 2010 .\nporter airlines , a regional airline headquartered in toronto operating regularly scheduled flights between toronto and 19 19 canadian and american locations . porter flies 26 canadian - built bombardier dash - 8 q400 turboprop aircraft .\nthe merged company was renamed canadian airlines international ( cail ) . the new company ( cail ) would soon include wardair , eastern provincial airlines ( epa ) , nordair , transair , and regional carriers air inter ( renamed inter - canadian ) and timeair .\nfly low - cost airlines you can search flights from most of low cost airlines . [ 6 ]\nmany other canadian airlines also offer passenger and / or cargo services . these include , among others , sunwing , canjet , first air , canadian north , air north , air creebec , air inuit , bearskin airlines , perimeter airlines , air express ontario , air labrador , provincial airlines , air saguenay , flair airlines , kenn borek air and propair .\nbeth had worked all the difficult years with canadian airlines in passenger service and had made every sacrifice .\nat phoenix sky harbor international airport american airlines regional jets sit on the tarmac as american airlines says seven regional flights have been delayed and 43 have been canceled because of a heat wave as temperatures climb to near - record highs tuesday , june 20 , 2017 , in phoenix .\njames richardson was able to tap into that funding and his bush pilot companies he brought together became known as canadian airways limited . in 1941 - 42 , the cpr bought his company and ten other small bush airlines to form canadian pacific airlines .\nlocal lodge 764 grew in jurisdiction as a result of the corporate merger or takeovers by canadian pacific airlines ( cpa ) . cpa was bought by pacific western airlines ( pwa ) in 1987 .\ngrow the business by leveraging our regional aviation expertise and strong relationships with customers and employees .\naccording to american airlines , whose regional affiliates skywest and mesa fly the crj , the commuter plane is only certified to fly at temperatures below 48 degrees celsius .\nfor 31 years , the union and the company ( first canadian airways , and later canadian pacific airlines ( cpair ) , had been able to negotiate collective agreements without resorting to industrial action .\nthe study includes all low cost carriers operating in september 2002 and a close to full sample of regional carriers operating scheduled services at atsc listed airports in september 2002 . the sample includes regional carriers serving at least two atsc listed airports based on a preliminary list of routes served by regional carriers . the routes examined were restricted to canadian domestic routes operated by these air carriers .\nair transport is an important component of canada ' s overall transportation mix , with local , regional , national and international airlines flying passengers and cargo to destinations across the country and around the world .\nthe two major airlines in canada \u2013 canadian pacific and trans - canada airlines \u2013 often chose different aircraft to compete . canadian pacific used the douglas dc6 - b to compete against tca\u2019s north star ( canada\u2019s version of the dc4 ) and the lockheed super constellation . the turbine era saw canadian pacific adopt the bristol brittania ( called by many the whispering giant ) in competition to tca\u2019s vickers viscounts and vanguards .\nfinally , the canadian air transport security authority ( catsa ) is responsible for security screening at designated canadian airports and operates under provisions in the aeronautics act . catsa is a canadian crown corporation created in 2002 under the canadian air transport security authority act and reports to the government of canada through the minister of transport .\nselection of carriers \u2013 low cost and regional air carriers providing scheduled services to at least two atsc listed airports were identified .\ncanadian air carriers are also subject to regulations governing foreign ownership . to operate air passenger services in canada a company must belong to a canadian citizen or canadian resident or be subject to de facto canadian control , whereby at least 75 % of the voting shares must belong to canadians . this restriction ensures that foreign interests cannot gain voting control of a canadian carrier . similar regulations exist in other countries .\nstatistics canada . catalogue 51 - 206 . canadian civil aviation , various years .\nthe load factors achieved by regional carriers vary considerably and are typically lower than for mainline and low cost carriers . seven regional carriers provided information on average load factors , several by route . average load factors varied from 25 % to 63 % and averaged 50 . 4 % . a load factor of 50 % was used for regional carriers that did not provide this type of information .\nfree enterprise capital for air transport was provided by the canadian pacific corporation , who funded their airline acquisition efforts through an arm of the canadian pacific ( cpr ) railroad .\nin the same manner , the government of canada created trans - canada airlines as an arm of the canadian national ( cnr ) railroad . with the canadian pacific board of directors british - dominated , the government wanted tca to be free of british influence and domination . the canadian government would not allow direct competition on the same route by cpa and tca .\naegean airlines [ 59 ] operates from athens to the greek islands and the biggest cities of europe .\ntransport canada is also working with the federal aviation administration ( faa ) to streamline faa validations of canadian design approvals in support of the business needs of the canadian aviation industry .\neurope has a number of low cost airlines , some of the largest and most established being easyjet , ryanair norwegian and wizz air . these airlines have stirred up air travel within europe by dramatically cutting fares .\nand it\u2019s all due to one particularly heat - sensitive canadian aircraft : the bombardier crj .\nthe low - cost airlines guide has useful pages on low cost carriers sorted by country . [ 7 ]\nselection of carriers \u2013 a list of air carriers certified to provide scheduled services was obtained from transport canada , civil aviation . regional carriers operating commuter sized ( 10 to 19 seat ) aircraft or larger on scheduled services and new entrant low cost airlines which are currently providing scheduled service were identified . from this , a list of low cost and regional airlines to be included in the study was produced . the list of carriers surveyed and summary information on the fleet and points served are presented in appendix a .\na review of trends in air traffic was conducted for low cost carriers , for selected short haul city pair markets , and for other regional markets .\nbrussels airlines [ 46 ] , the successor of sn brussels airlines and virgin express , operates from brussels to destinations in italy , spain , greece , germany , switzerland , the uk and other countries . with b . light , fares start at \u20ac99 all inclusive , return . brussels airlines also has an extensive network of destinations in africa .\nthere are a large number of diverse air carriers providing regional and local services in canada . exhibit iii - 3 provides a summary of the larger regional carriers considered in this study . the largest carrier , air canada jazz , provides almost 60 % of the seat kilometers for the group . carriers operating in the north account for about 25 % and numerous small carriers in southern canada account for about 14 % of the total seat kilometers of the surveyed regional carriers .\nit should be noted that the regional carriers surveyed do not represent a complete sample of this type of carrier . regional carriers were selected if they operate at two or more atsc listed airports based on preliminary information and should cover almost all regional carriers serving routes where the atsc applies . however , there are a number of carriers which provide services where the atsc does not apply . a number of the larger carriers excluded from the survey and the asks they provide are given below :\nthe union said in its application to the board that its members no longer perform maintenance work on 15 embraer aircraft that air canada has transferred to sky regional .\non december 17 , 1985 cpair changes its name to canadian pacific airlines and its aircraft colours from orange to pacific blue on the lower portions , sky white on the upper sections , and a separation stripe of corporate red around the middle . in december 1986 , canadian pacific ltd . , tired of continuous loses with its airline division , sells cp air to pacific western airlines ( pwa ) of alberta . the sale is completed in early 1987 .\nin 2011 the canadian general standards board ( cgsb ) amended canadian aviation fuel standards for jet a and jet a - 1 to allow up to a 50 % blend of synthetic source material in jet fuel .\nas the comparison between canadian and american air carriers suggests , network size is indeed an important efficiency consideration . canadian air carriers are competitive with the major american air carriers only because of the foreign ownership restriction , in the absence of which an independent air canada and canadian would not be possible in a deregulated international market environment .\nthese notices were published in major canadian newspapers and were part of the union\u2019s efforts to present their side of the dispute to the traveling canadian public . source : vancouver province , production proof dated aug . 15 , 1973\nthe excluded carriers in each region account for 4 . 4 % and 5 . 7 % of the ask of regional carriers in the southern and northern regions , respectively .\nyusufali , sasha . 2006 . air canada . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .\nopt for return tickets , but keep in mind , in most cases airlines will charge extra fees for changes of date or time .\neasyjet , ryanair , kibris turkish airlines , norwegian . no , germanwings , atlantic airways , blue1 , atlasjet , transavia , fly niki\nduring the same period , the lethbridge airport also played an important role in the development of canada ' s regional air carrier industry . serving as a home base to time air , a small regional carrier set up by stubb ross , a local pilot and businessman , the airport eventually became southern alberta ' s regional air service hub . time air initially provided service within southern alberta with beach 18 , short 330 and 340 aircraft and eventually expanded its network to cover most of western canada with f - 27 and dash - 8 aircraft .\ncityjet , an ireland - based regional carrier that recently signed an order for six new crjs , told the national post that they would never encounter anything as extreme as 48 c .\nthe return airfare was estimated to be less than $ 200 for 6 % of passengers on regional air carriers , and between $ 200 and $ 400 for 37 % of passengers .\nrev : sasha yusufali . 2006 . air canada . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .\nairbaltic , blue wings , brussels airlines , easyjet , flybe , germanwings , hamburg international , intersky , norwegian . no , pegasus , tuifly ,\nthe machinist union , already present in both railroads , moved quickly to unionize the mechanics and ground workers employed by the two airlines in canada .\nthe canadian airline industry is unique in that its market environment and cost structures have led to the development of a duopoly in scheduled services , with regional competitors in charter services . these factors have also contributed to the emergence of both a vertically integrated structure , which includes computer reservation and tourist agent services , and a horizontally integrated structure through mergers with regional and specialized local air carriers and strategic alliances with foreign air carriers . finally , fares are a lot more complex , strategic and efficient than they were under regulation .\nfollowing the purchase of cpair by pwa in 1987 , the ceo of pwa , rhys t . eaton , became the ceo of the renamed company canadian airlines international ( cail ) . rhys and the renaming were but one of many unwanted changes to come in the 1990\u2019s .\nunder air canada ' s control and direction , aircraft and routes are being transferred to air canada rouge and sky regional airlines ,\nthe union ' s district lodge 140 chairman fred hospes said in a statement .\nwe have filed these applications to allow us to protect work done by our members and their jobs at air canada .\nkevin smith , vp of regional aircraft for bombardier commercial aircraft , remarked that the q400 has played an extremely important role for the airport and the business model of porter airlines . with 70 seats on board in a 2 x 2 configuration , porter passengers can expect roomy , comfortable leather seats and a high - frequency schedule from toronto to beyond .\naircraft boneyard at pinal air park , marana arizona . site is currently managed by evergreen international airlines . aircraft are either stored or dismantled on site .\nthe objective of this study is to enhance the government ' s understanding of low cost and regional carriers and to assist in the consideration of the implications of the atsc to those segments of the industry .\nin addition to the national services provided by nav canada , approximately 200 other organizations provide air navigation services on a local or regional basis . transport canada regulates and oversees this industry to verify its safety .\nthose of air canada . in terms of passengers and rtks per destination , canadian trails air canada by 7 . 3 % and 0 . 5 % , respectively ; but , in terms of rpks per destination , canadian has surpassed air canada by 6 % .\nyusufali , s . . r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2006 ) . air canada . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken\nyusufali , s . . r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2006 ) . air canada . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken\nyusufali , sasha .\nair canada .\nin the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985\u2014 . article published february 7 , 2006\nbain , donald m . canadian pacific air lines : its history and aircraft . kishornpublications , calgary 1987 . paperback , pp . 126\ncanadian airways based in winnipeg , was unionized in 1941 , and a charter granted to local lodge 764 to represent these members . the governmental effort trans - canada airlines was also quickly unionized , and represented in the east by local lodge 1751 , and in the west by local lodge 714 .\nairtransat [ 69 ] is a canadian airline which operates from several canadian cities ( calgary , edmonton , halifax , montreal , ottawa , toronto , vancouver and qu\u00e9bec city ) to the uk and europe ( fares are from $ 99 all inclusive , one - way . )\ndo check out deals from the traditional carriers as well , especially on return trips they may have offers rivalling those of the discount carriers . following competition from discount airlines , traditional carriers such as ba have also cut their fares on competing routes , and are often only about 20 % more expensive than discount airlines , a price worth paying if the journey to the airport is cheaper and faster . sometimes they can even be cheaper than discount airlines , especially during public holidays .\nbut of all the airlines that fly the crj , those operating out of phoenix might be the only ones in which the crj\u2019s heat sensitivity poses a problem .\nyusufali , sasha .\nair canada\n. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2006 . web . 7 feb 2006 .\nyusufali , sasha .\nair canada\n. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2006 . web . 7 feb 2006 .\nrev : sasha yusufali , r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2006 ) . air canada . retrieved july 9 , 2018 , from urltoken\nairline transportation remains one of the safest means of travel for canadians . during the last five years , canadian - registered airlines operating under the canadian aviation regulations ( car s ) have averaged 3 . 6 accidents a year for an accident rate of 0 . 11 per 100 , 000 airline movements . despite these trends , another trend , the rise in airline traffic , continues to spur numerous efforts to make this mode of transport even safer .\ndiscount airlines are often much more strict about their fares . for example , you have to pay an extra fee for your baggage , e . g . 25 \u20ac one - way at ryanair . while in traditional airlines they usually allow some baggage over the weight limit , wizzair will charge you \u20ac6 for each kg over the limit . also , some airlines have lower limits than the usual 20 kg . a few kilograms of weight can double your ticket price . check your terms carefully and weigh your luggage before a journey . you should weigh and measure your hand luggage too ; some discount airlines have lattice boxes at the gate to measure your hand luggage .\nthe original four were sold to worldways canada of toronto in 1983 . the eastern airlines dc8 - 63 was sold to cammacorp in 1982 and converted to a freighter .\nthe six air canada l1011 - 500 series aircraft ( ac551 - 556 ) sold to delta were operated until consigned to desert storage after 1990 . ac551 was scrapped . two saw later use . one was sold ( ac554 ) to congo airlines , which later became hewa bora airlines , and was operated until replaced in 2007 with a b767 . the other ( ac552 ) was sold to yes charter airlines of portugal and was operated until january 2007 . the aircraft is currently being dismantled at lisbon .\nregional air carriers account for approximately 16 % of asks on domestic flights in canada . they provide air service between about 850 city pairs ( excluding connections ) , carrying roughly 70 , 000 passenger per week in september 2002 .\nwhen discussing aerodromes and the safety of canadian airports , runway safety has been a prominent talking point . on march 16 , 2010 , the transportation safety board of canada ( tsb ) indicated that further measures were needed to reduce the risk of landing accidents and runway overruns at canadian airports .\nrev : sasha yusufali .\nair canada\nin the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985\u2013 . article published february 6 , 2006 . urltoken\nremote communities , those where there is no reliable year round surface transportation , account for 15 % of passengers on the regional carriers surveyed . the atsc applies on only a small portion ( about 14 % ) of these trips .\npegasus airlines [ 63 ] operates from istanbul to germany , netherlands , switzerland , france , denmark , great britain , austria , greece , ukraine and a domestic network .\nlocal lodge 764 had jurisdiction for line stations in the canadian pacific airlines operation in canada from whitehorse through to halifax . with the explosive growth of the airline in the 1980\u2019s , separate local lodges were created in alberta ( ll1681 ) , manitoba ( ll2223 ) , ontario ( ll2734 ) and the maritimes ( ll1763 ) .\nthe second policy is\ncabotage ,\nwhereby a canadian airline could carry canadians from one point to another in the united states and vice versa .\nmitchell , d . canadian air transportation services : a quantitative evaluation . report prepared for the ministerial task force on international air policy . july 1991 .\nin the mid 1980\u2019s cpair completed the purchase of nordair and eastern provincial airlines ( epa ) . most of the b737\u2019s from these two airlines were integrated into the cpair fleet , and some were sold . nordair and epa employees became members of local lodge 764 . cpair also entered into marketing arrangements with airbc , then owned by businessman jim pattison .\nfare analysis \u2013 analyses were conducted to provide an assessment of how often the atsc is applicable , in terms of numbers of routes , seats and passengers , and the effect of the charge on airfares of low cost and regional carriers .\nthe airline industry makes a significant contribution to the canadian economy . in 1991 , for example , the industry generated $ 7 . 6 billion in operating revenues and employed 53 , 000 people . moreover , the airlines carried 32 million passengers on domestic and international flights , and almost 640 million kilograms of cargo . ( 1 )\nair canada ' s largest union wants the canada industrial relations board to declare that the airline itself is the employer of workers at its rouge and sky regional units , a move that the union hopes will prevent outsourcing of its members jobs .\nrev : sasha yusufali\nair canada\nthe canadian encyclopedia . eds . . toronto : historica canada , 2006 . web . 9 jul . 2018 .\nby 1935 , bush pilot companies were opening up the canadian north james richardson , a wealthy grain dealer in winnipeg , began buying up small bush companies .\ncanadian airways lodge 764 7980 river road , richmond b . c . v6x 1x7 phone : 604 - 273 - 9668 fax : 604 - 273 - 9670\nsince deregulation , the pricing strategies pursued by an airline have become crucial to success . in this respect , it appears that air canada has outperformed canadian by about 5 % over the past five years when evaluated in terms of yield per rpk . operating costs per ask at air canada have , however , been about 25 % higher than at canadian . consequently , canadian has significantly outperformed air canada in terms of operating margins over this period ( see table 4 ) .\nhamilton kingston kitchener / waterloo regional london north bay ottawa ( macdonald - cartier int ' l ) sarnia ( chris hadfield ) sault ste . marie sudbury thunder bay timmins toronto / buttonville munic . toronto ( city centre ) toronto ( lbpia ) windsor\nin the coming years , high fuel costs will continue to challenge the air industry , as will intense competition , while margins will continue to be thin in many markets . some airlines\u2014notably air canada\u2014also face the challenge of negotiating new labour agreements . environmental considerations\u2014for example , emissions trading and noise\u2014will increasingly factor into airlines ' operational decisions as they seek ways to mitigate their environmental footprint .\nin june 2005 , canadian air carriers and transport canada signed the world ' s first voluntary agreement to address ghg emissions from both domestic and international aviation operations . this agreement established canada ( a tac ) and the national airlines council of canada ( nacc ) report annually on the amount of fuel burned and activity measures such as available - seat kilometres . 25\nthese programs included parking a dc8 - 43 for a year , selling various aircraft , deferring aircraft purchases and leasing aircraft to other airlines , and employee lay - offs , which effected the members of local lodge 764 . four b747 - 217 aircraft were traded to pakistani airlines in exchange for four dc10 - 30\u2019s . maintenance members of local lodge 764 dubbed these four dc10\u2019s the roach coaches .\nin contrast , canadian offered scheduled services to 42 destinations in 1991 : 17 domestic and 25 foreign . in 1989 , when pwa acquired wardair inc . , the number of destinations served by canadian was 78 . this rationalization , particularly domestic destinations , has permitted the airline to realize significant economies of traffic density . the numbers of passengers , rpks and rtks per destination have grown by 58 % , 60 % and 50 % , respectively , in just two years . consequently , canadian has realized economies comparable to\nin 1984 economic regulatory reform ( err ) introduced a deregulation program that generated significant changes in the airline industry . air canada and canadian airlines international limited ( cai ) emerged as the country ' s trunk carriers competing on most major domestic routes . the regional airline industry disappeared and commuter airline\nfamilies\nowned by the major carriers emerged . these airline families were incorporated into a mega - carrier structure , with air canada joining the united / lufthansa - led star alliance and cai joining the american / british airways - led\noneworld\nstructure . the mega - carrier alliances competed with each other and with other international conglomerations .\nboth cpa and tca experienced tremendous growth in the 1960\u2019s , and also had to deal with huge technological change . the piston driven and turbine aircraft gave way to the jet turbine , and both airlines invested heavily in mcdonnell - douglas and boeing products . both airlines had dc8\u2019s in various models for long haul flights . for short haul work , cpa chose the b737 while tca chose the dc9 .\nas if the faltering canadian economy was not enough to challenge the embattled cail , the mulroney federal government made the situation worse by initiating the open skies policy in 1996 .\nthe term low cost carrier refers to airlines that have specialized in providing low priced travel , as distinct from mainline carriers who cater to a wide range of travellers and markets . not only do low cost carriers focus on specific markets , their businesses are organized to provide the low operating cost structure that allows them to remain profitable in a highly competitive regime . some of the characteristics of these airlines include :\nvery few low - cost carriers offer connecting tickets with different airlines . one such low - cost carrier is air berlin which has code - shares and is part of the one world global airline alliance .\ntransport canada repatriated full responsibility for certification and oversight of business aviation operating under a private operator passenger transportation certificate . 11 this was previously delegated to the canadian business aviation association .\ncanada has adopted these icao standards for aircraft and engine emissions and references them in its airworthiness manual chapter 516 , made pursuant to the canadian aviation regulations and under the aeronautics act .\nrender , shirley . the inside story of double cross : james a . richardson and canadian airways . douglas & mcintyre ltd . , vancouver , 1999 . hardcover , pp . 334\nin response to new terrorist tactics , transport canada introduced millimetre - wave full - body screening technology at major canadian airports in 2010 . by the end of 2011 , 53 such scanners had been deployed at 23 airports . transport canada is also exploring the benefits of advanced auto - detection software for this equipment , and will consider deployment of the software at canadian airports .\nrecently a number of industry analysts have asked whether the limit on foreign ownership should be raised . it is thought that this would give canadian carriers greater flexibility in reaching agreements with foreign carriers and provide for more efficient global air networks . most experts feel , however , that , for security reasons , effective control of canadian carriers must continue to be exercised by canadians .\nin terms of carrier - specific performance , air canada and its regional affiliates transported almost 34 million passengers and posted a load factor 5 of 81 . 6 % , while westjet carried more than 16 million passengers and posted a load factor of 79 . 7 % . porter airlines carried 2 . 1 million passengers and posted a load factor of 61 . 7 % . major scheduled carriers and charters reported an overall load factor of about 73 % in 2011 compared to 74 . 1 % in 2010 .\nmore specifically , canadian ' s workers are more than 30 % more productive than air canada ' s workers when measured in terms of physical output variables such as rtks and asks per employee . in terms of operating revenue per employee , however , canadian ' s workers are only about 4 % more productive than air canada ' s workers ( this discrepancy is attributable to air canada ' s better yield per rpk ) . furthermore , canadian employees receive less pay than air canada employees , by about 6 % on average . as labour costs account for about 30 % of an airline ' s overall operating expenses , canadian ' s tighter control of labour costs largely explains its lower operating cost per ask and greater operating margin relative to air canada .\nthe comparison reveals that network size is an important determinant of firm efficiency . those ranked the highest in terms of rtks performed , by and large , were those ranked the highest in terms of return on capital . in fact , three of the four smaller major american airlines ( america west , twa and continental ) filed for bankruptcy protection in the subsequent year . canadian , the smaller of canada ' s two national airlines , required a merger and government assistance to remain solvent in 1992 . the recession ' s next victim might be usair , unless drastic corrective actions are taken , for example a merger with british airways .\nas part of the government ' s commitment to review the atsc , the department of finance engaged the firm of sypher : mueller international to collect data from low cost and regional air carriers to enhance the government ' s understanding of these carriers and to assist the government in considering the application of the atsc to these segments of the air transportation industry . the primary focus was on the collection of data on the routes and fares offered by low cost and regional air carriers and determining the proportion of routes where the charge applies and the effect of the charge on representative airfares for those routes .\nthe name of the airline was changed by an act of parliament from trans - canada airlines to air canada in 1964 . under the air canada act of 1977 , the airline ' s charter was brought up to date .\nair canada , on the other hand , appears to have outperformed canadian in terms of its capital and fuel costs . air canada is somewhere between 5 % and 12 % more efficient in terms of its capital costs when measured by passenger load factors and fixed asset turnover rates , respectively . air canada has also managed to buy its jet fuel at a 3 % lower price than canadian ; and its fuel consumption per rtm is about 3 % less , thereby making air canada ' s fleet about 6 % more fuel efficient than canadian ' s fleet ( see table 5 ) .\ncompetition for aer lingus regional services currently operated by stobart air routes is set to increase once the current contract expires in the next few years . according to the irish independent , both cityjet ( wx , dublin int ' l ) and air nostrum ' s nascent hibernian airlines ( dublin int ' l ) unit are looking to submit bids . according to the ch - aviation capacity module , stobart air currently operates services out of dublin int ' l , cork , and shannon mostly to the united kingdom under the aer . . .\nthe canada - european union bilateral aviation safety agreement came into force in 2011 . under this agreement , the european aviation safety agency ( e asa ) will recognize certification of canadian aviation products and services and vice versa , allowing the canadian aviation industry to be more competitive in the european market . e asa and transport canada will also work together to enhance civil aviation safety by resolving safety issues .\nthe various 737s , 747s and 777s made by boeing can stay in operation until temperatures hit 52 c , an american airlines spokesman told the national post . french - made airbus products , meanwhile , can operate until 53 c .\neconomies of traffic density and passenger load factors , although they appear to be correlated , also shed light on the relative performances of the airlines . northwest surpasses american , even though it has a smaller network , because it outperforms american in terms of passenger load factors . air canada and canadian outperform their larger counterparts because they are ranked number one and two , respectively , in terms of rtks per point served and passenger load factors .\nblue1 [ 66 ] , a scandinavian airlines subsidiary and a star alliance member , operate routes within europe ( mainly from helsinki ) and eight different cities in finland . not really low - cost , but often offers very competitive prices .\nthe aeronautics act , administered by transport canada , provides broad regulation - making authority over airlines , airports , airspace and aircraft through certification and regulation . the certification process is regulated by the canadian aviation regulations made pursuant to the aeronautics act , and is applicable to aircraft both manufactured and registered in canada . under the 1944 chicago convention , the same rules\u2014including those related to environmental protection\u2014must be applicable to both the domestic and international aspects of aviation .\nwhile economies of scale in the industry are negligible , the main advantages stemming from size come from the demand side . consumers , for previously stated reasons , prefer large airlines and are willing to pay a premium for their services . therefore the size of the airline is an important competitiveness consideration . from table 3 , depending on the indicator , canadian is somewhere between 80 % and 95 % of the size of air canada . canadian is : 81 % of the size of air canada in terms of passengers carried ; 93 % of the size of air canada in terms of rpks ; and 87 % of the size of air canada in terms of rtks .\nthe first was a douglas dc8 - 51 , leased from trans - international airlines of atlanta , georgia in 1966 and returned a year later . a dc8 - 53 was bought in 1966 and sold to aerovias columbianas in 1982 . a dc8 - 55f was bought from braniff airlines in 1967 and used in passenger service until 1977 , then leased to flying tigers inc . as a freighter for six months . it was sold in 1978 to an aircraft broker in the u . k .\nthe operations of some of the larger air carriers in the north ( first air , canadian north and air north ) include the use of b727 and b737 jet aircraft over very long stage lengths , much longer than the stage lengths of regional carriers operating in the south . due to the heavy movement of air cargo in the north , these aircraft are typically configured as combination aircraft , carrying both passengers and freight on the main deck . the long distances in the north result in the large seat kilometers presented in exhibit iii - 3 .\nthe year 2011 witnessed a few changes on the aviation landscape ( see addendum table a11 ) . most importantly , in may , sky regional , a division of skyservice business aviation , launched its operations under the air canada express banner , offering 93 flights per week ( up to 15 flights per day ) between montreal and toronto island ( billy bishop airport ) with a fleet of five canadian - built bombardier q - 400 . this marked a return of the air canada brand to the toronto island airport after a five - year hiatus .\nbut do not overlook other european airlines ; for example , depending on the destination , dates and time , the usually expensive swiss airline can be cheaper than a so - called discount airline when all costs and times are included from source to destination .\nthis building later became the main base for pacific western airlines ( pwa ) , and the hangar doors were modified to accept larger aircraft in the hangar , but with the tail sections protruding outside . note the middle section hangar doors with the modification .\ncanadian aviation fuel standards for jet a and jet a - 1 fuels 9 were amended in 2011 to allow up to a 50 % blend of synthetic source material in jet fuel , which could reduce net ghg emissions .\nwhat air canada obtains from sky regional is neither seat capacity , nor routes , nor aircraft , nor access to a pre - existing infrastructure , but rather , the opportunity to have operations carried out outside the scope of its own bargaining certifications by lower - cost , non - union labour ,\nthe union ' s application said .\ntoronto \u2014 on october 24 , 2016 , porter airlines celebrated its 10 th birthday with media presentations and cake cutting in the stunning atrium at billy bishop toronto city airport ( bbtca ) , porter\u2019s primary base located on the west end of the toronto islands .\nthe cpair dc10 program included a four year exchange with united airlines . cpair operated three united dc10 - 10 aircraft domestically and on short - haul atlantic and hawaii routes , while united operated three cpair dc10 - 30er\u2019s on its seattle - hong kong route .\nin 2011 , canada recorded the lowest total number of accidents ( 211 ) for canadian registered aircraft excluding ultralights since 1976 when the transportation safety board of canada began recording such data ( see addendum tables s18 to s21 ) .\ncanadian carriers provide almost 50 % of scheduled services and 94 % of charter services between canada and the rest of the world . ( 3 ) the united states is the largest single market for canadian carriers both in scheduled and in charter services , followed by europe , the caribbean and the pacific rim . air transportation to / from and within canada , however , accounts for only slightly more than 2 % of global air markets . ( 4 )\nfinally , as concerns other regional markets , a comparison of the trend in passengers and asks ( 2002 compared to 2001 , over the four month period april through july ) was conducted for city pairs in the north , and for city pairs in the south served by jazz , other than those included in the selected short haul routes , and smaller carriers .\nby 1990 , rhys eaton had bought out his competitor wardair and bought up two regional carriers , nordair and air inter , ( later to become inter - canadi > n ) . the intent was to establish a feeder network in canada and preserve cail market share . all of this buying activity took place in a global economic environment that was deteriorating rapidly .\ntransport canada has also taken added measures to increase the safety of runways during canada ' s unique winters and issued several advisory circulars to reduce the risk of aircraft colliding with vehicles or other aircraft on the ground at canadian airports .\nbob has been called the most successful entrepreneur in canadian aviation industry . extremely friendly and approachable , bob took the podium thanking the many partners and friends who came on - site to bbtca to celebrate ten year of porter\u2019s service .\nairbaltic [ 14 ] have a wide variety of cheap fares from riga , which can be used as a transit point . e . g . it is cheaper to travel odessa - riga - kiev with airbaltic than odessa - kiev directly with regular - fare airlines .\nin 2011 , passenger traffic at canadian airports increased by 2 . 5 % compared to 2010 , to a total of 78 . 4 million travellers . year over year , domestic , canada - u . s . and other international traffic increased by 2 . 4 , 1 . 6 and 0 . 4 % , respectively . overall , canadian airports weathered the economic downturn of 2008\u201309 successfully and are now positioned for growth . ( see addendum tables a19a and a19b )\nfurthermore , with its soon - to - be 29th q400 built at bombardier\u2019s plant in downsview , ontario , a view kilometers north from bbtca , porter is the only commercial airline in the world that is 100 % canadian - manufactured .\nin march 2010 , transport canada and aviation stakeholders from the aerospace industry\u2014air carriers , airports , the air navigation service provider , and the business aviation sector\u2014formed a working group on aviation emissions . the working group provides a collaborative forum for information sharing and discussion , and is developing an action plan to reduce ghg emissions from the canadian aviation sector between now and 2020 . the action plan will form the basis of the canadian government ' s response to the icao resolution of 2010 .\nair canada ' s bid to acquire continental airlines appears to be the first step in recognition of this fact . while continental has a sufficiently large air network that includes badly - needed pacific rim markets , however , air canada would have the onerous task of reorganizing the airline .\nflair airlines ( f8 , kelowna ) has announced it will focus on operations to and from edmonton int ' l in the future , establishing the city as its main transfer hub and operational headquarters .\nflair will continue to expand its network to / from edmonton by growing its frequency and network - both domestic and trans - border ; announcing new low - fare routes in the coming weeks . flair will also progressively relocate its operations and executive base in edmonton ,\nthe canadian lcc has said . . . .\nworking in partnership with the canadian airports council ( cac ) , transport canada developed a methodology and tool for conducting ghg emissions inventories at canadian airports . inventories have been completed for 26 nas airports and the airports owned and operated by transport canada . the airports have established baseline inventories that indicate operational opportunities to reduce airport related emissions . this tool is currently being updated for use globally in cooperation with airport council international ( aci ) , and will be available in the spring of 2012 .\nthe first is an\nopen skies\npolicy , whereby a canadian or american carrier could offer services on any transborder route at any time . canadian and american companies would compete freely for flights between the two countries . an open skies policy would also intensify the activities of the north american hub - and - spoke networks . it is generally acknowledged that the principal carriers of the major hub airports would enjoy substantial advantages in cost savings , improved flight frequencies , and thus greater market share .\nmr . smith noted that porter\u2019s birthday celebration , in context of the deluce family\u2019s contribution to canadian aviation , felt , \u201ca little older than just ten years , \u201d given that stan deluce , bob\u2019s father , provided passenger air transport dating back to the early 1950\u2019s when he launched white river air services to fly summer tourists to lake superior . over the years , the deluces have added numerous airlines to family interests , including austin airways , air ontario , air quebec , superior airways , air manitoba and canada 3000 , among others .\nthe ats c applies to flights between the 89 canadian airports 36 where catsa provides air travel security services . the charge does not apply to flights that arrive at or depart from other canadian airports . the ats c also applies to transborder flights to the u . s . and other international locations that depart from canadian airports . upon ticket payment , the air carrier collects the fee , which is paid by those purchasing a passenger ticket . current ats c rates 37 are $ 7 . 48 for domestic ( one - way ) , $ 14 . 96 for domestic ( round - trip ) , $ 12 . 71 for trans - border , and $ 25 . 91 for other international flights ( see addendum table a30 for more details ) .\na large proportion of aircraft in canada is used for general aviation ( ga ) , often the only service provided in many canadian airports , particularly in northern canada as well as the first rung in the career ascension of aspiring pilots and aircraft mechanics .\nnav canada , a privately run , not - for - profit corporation that owns and operates canada ' s civil air navigation system , oversees the safe and orderly flow of air traffic in canadian airspace , in compliance with provisions in the aeronautics act .\nit\u2019s amazing that porter\u2019s made it to 10 , considering the difficulties of the canadian aviation market . they would have joined canada 3000 with many others in the discard pile if they didn\u2019t play their cards right , but play their cards right they did .\ncargolux subsequently sold the aircraft to andes airlines of ecuador in 1988 , and fin 812 was operated by this carrier , and another from south america ( zuliana ) , before ending up in miami in 1992 for dismantling . the aircraft was destroyed by hurricane andrew in that year while being scrapped .\nthis inquiry first provides a broad outline of the current structure of the airline industry in canada , including the most recent trends for merging with regional affiliates , forging alliances with international carriers , and vertically integrating into computer reservation services . fare determination , airline cost structures , and air networks are also reviewed . secondly , this inquiry reviews the performance of the major canadian airline companies since 1987 , and comments on their priorities and corporate strategies . thirdly , a detailed comparison of competitiveness is made : first between both of canada ' s national air carriers , and then between them and their american counterparts . finally , conclusions with respect to their prospects are drawn .\nporter\u2019s success stories have benefitted bbtca and its aircraft manufacturer , bombardier , inc . it has helped portstoronto ( the owner and operator of billy bishop airport ) receive several accolades from various organizations . from an aircraft perspective , porter has helped montreal - based bombardier achieve success with its dash - 8 q400 fleet program , of which porter operates 26 regional turboprop jets ( with 3 more on delivery ) .\nlocal lodge 2324 ( iamaw air canada b . c . and alberta ) is disbanded by the iamaw canadian office . the b . c . membership joins ll764 in march 2002 . the alberta membership of ll2324 is merged into ll1681 ( iamaw cail alberta ) .\nzip airlines is another new operating subsidiary of air canada , based in calgary and designed to compete with westjet in western canada . jetsgo and canjet are new , independent entrants offering services over a wide range of short , medium and long haul markets , based largely on point - to - point operations .\nin canada , nav canada\u2014a not - for - profit private company\u2014provides national civil air navigation services , such as air traffic control , flight information and weather briefings , and oversees more than 12 million air traffic movements a year , including global air carriers entering canadian airspace .\ngillen , d . w . , w . t . stanbury and m . w . tretheway .\nduopoly in canada ' s airline industry : consequences and policy issues .\ncanadian public policy , vol . xiv , 1988 , p . 15 - 31 .\n\u201cwhen bob approached us at bombardier to discuss the q400 aircraft , we knew we were dealing with a very experienced and very savvy airline man , \u201d said smith . \u201cwe had a mutual interest : porter wanted to establish a regional airline based at toronto billy bishop airport , the island , and we wanted to showcase the low - noise , low - emissions q400 model at the city centre airport . voila ! \u201d\nthe european open - skies treaty of 1992 blew the lid off the system in place before , where national government would restrict access to their airspace to expensive ' flag - carriers ' , such as british airways or lufthansa . this enabled airlines to fly anywhere they wished in the european union without government approval .\ntthe rapid growth in air travel prompts the two airlines to order wide - bodied aircrtaft for delivery in the 1970\u2019s . cpa orders the b747 and the dc10 . tca orders the b747 and the lockheed l1011 . local lodge 764 membership ranks mushroom as these larger aircraft require more ground personnel , equipment and maintenance .\nthe government privatized the company in 1989 but its financial losses continued . in summer 1992 air canada and canadian airlines began negotiating a merger that was ultimately unsuccessful . air canada entered into an agreement with continental in december 1992 . in 1995 the open skies agreement signed by jean chr\u00e9tien and bill clinton gave carriers on both sides of the canada - us border access to trans - border markets . in 1997 air canada operated a fleet of 219 aircraft , with more than 1200 scheduled daily flights to 120 destinations in canada , the us , the caribbean , the middle east and asia .\nearnings before interest , taxes , depreciation , amortization and rent . it is the airline equivalent of earnings before interest , taxes , depreciation and amortization ( ebitda ) , but rent is added to adjust for the fact that some airlines rely more on leasing aircraft than owning them , which would create distortions with ebitda .\nlater that year , bbtca constructed a 6 - minute pedestrian tunnel , built 100 feet beneath the surface of lake ontario , linking the island to toronto\u2019s downtown waterfront . gradual improvements to the airport\u2019s infrastructure , including an ongoing , 3 - year airfield rehabilitation initiative , continues to draw more passengers to billy bishop and porter airlines ."]}
{"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 - 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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 ."]}
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members in such a way that mib must likewise comply in order to allow members to continue using mib\u2019s services .\nmib also does not maintain your prescription drug history or credit information . mib members report information to mib using confidential codes to signify different medical conditions and other conditions affecting your \u201cinsurability . \u201d\nthe group operates through a multi - channel distribution strategy which includes in addition to bank branches , a network of agents and brokers which is among the most extensive in spain . overall , the group ranks 8th in spanish insurance market in terms of premiums .\nmib , or mib group , inc . , is a membership corporation owned by roughly 500 member insurance companies throughout the united states and canada . previously known as the medical information bureau , the organization was created in 1902 to provide fraud protection services to insurance companies .\nif a member company wishes to search mib ' s database or report information back to mib ( or both ) , then it must first provide the applicant with the mib pre - notice , which describes mib ' s role in the application and underwriting process . the mib pre - notice notifies the applicant that a report concerning his or her medical conditions and avocations may be made to mib and further , that if he or she later applies for life or health insurance ( or files a claim for benefits ) with an mib member company , then mib may supply that company with an mib report . the pre - notice also provides the address for consumers to contact mib to\n; ( for example , group insurance or guaranteed issue life , or aca - based health insurance ) ; or ( iii ) he / she applied to an insurance company that was not an mib member .\nmartidja banyjima is a proud and strong traditional owner group from the pilbara in western australia . martidja banyjima has a commercial arm known as the mib group . our goal is to connect our people and our land with businesses 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( mib ) , a delaware corporation , is the world\u2019s largest insurance reporting agency and represents approximately 750 member insurance companies . \u201cthe medical information bureau ( a / k / a , mib group , inc . , a / k / a , mib , inc . , a / k / a , mib solutions , inc . ) collects and furnishes information on consumers to all medical information bureau ( mib ) member corporations for use in the insurance underwriting process . \u201d\ntherefore , there is no charge to request a copy of your mib consumer file ( if one exists ) once per year directly from mib .\nupon verification of your identity , mib will process your request in a timely fashion and send you your mib consumer file by mail . if you do not have an mib consumer file , mib will provide a\nno record\nletter explaining that a record does not exist for you .\ninterprets mib codes , and prepares data and reports to the medical information bureau , which involves knowledge of mib code meanings and procedures . . . .\nability to effectively present information in one - on - one and small group situations to customers , clients and other employees of the organization . . . .\n\u201cour market presence is expanding as more companies realize mib\u2019s strong protective value , \u201d says lee b . oliphant , mib solutions\u2019 executive vice president . \u201cmib\u2019s impact on the bottom line is considerable . a recent industry study demonstrated a nearly six percentage point improvement in their loss ratio by incorporating mib at initial underwriting . \u201d\nyou do not have to pay a fee to receive your mib consumer file .\nmedical information bureau ( mib inc . ) is valuable unit of the insurance industry\novh us is a subsidiary of ovh group , the largest european hosting provider , with more than one million customers across 138 countries and four continents . . . .\nafter receiving the mib pre - notice , the applicant is asked to sign an authorization in which mib is identified as an information source along with others that might have records about the applicant , such as personal physicians . this signed authorization allows the member company to exchange information with mib . therefore , a member company cannot search mib or report information to mib without the applicant ' s knowledge and authorization .\nthe medical information bureau inc . ( mib inc . ) ( a / k / a , mib group , inc . , a / k / a , mib , inc . , a / k / a , mib solutions , inc . ) has been the subject of ongoing controversy since the 1970\u2019s , when its existence first became generally known . even today , the medical information is an unknown entity ; most consumers , doctors , and even politicians , remain unaware of its existence .\nmib makes every effort to protect your privacy . their security standards and policies are designed to protect the confidentiality of any individual whose information is in the mib database .\nmib metsip is ideal for creating building envelopes with a high level of thermal performance .\na person\u2019s health information is not sent to mib without an applicant\u2019s knowledge or authorization .\nand to seek correction or amendment of an mib consumer file , if one exists .\nmib does not obtain information from your hospital records or directly from your physician\u2019s records .\nmost people have never viewed their medical report files . the medical information bureau ( a / k / a , mib group , inc . , a / k / a , mib , inc . , a / k / a , mib solutions , inc . ) , does not offer consumers a secure system online to request , review , and dispute information in their consumer \u201cmedical report\u201d file . yet , private medical information shared by the the medical information bureau inc . ( mib ) with insurance companies is acclaimed by the insurance industry advocacy group america\u2019s health insurance plans ( ahip ) as \u201cthe fastest , most cost - effective way for insurance companies to determine if medical statements on applications are accurate and complete . \u201d\nmib is committed to the principle that every consumer should be entitled to know the contents of his or her mib consumer file , and to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information . when you obtain your mib consumer file from mib , we will provide you with instructions on how to seek a correction or modification of any information that you feel is inaccurate or incomplete . for additional information , you can visit : how to dispute your mib consumer file .\nmib , town halls , departmental meetings etc . ) . responsible for kpis within the area and facilitator of the local oprs and mib meetings as well as the action . . .\nmib does not collect and store a person ' s actual medical records in its database .\nthus , mib ensures that companies can offer\u2014and consumers can purchase\u2014affordable life and health insurance protection .\ncheck with any current or former employers for group life coverage or other life insurance policies purchased through work . check with a spouse\u2019s current or former employer to determine whether spousal coverage may apply .\nmib is firmly committed to the principle that every person is entitled to know the contents of their mib consumer file , if one exists . there is no charge to request a free copy of your mib consumer file once per year directly from mib using our toll free line ( 866 - 692 - 6901 ) or our online process . in addition , in the event that you have received an adverse underwriting decision letter from an insurer indicating that an mib record influenced the underwriting process which resulted in your application being rated or declined , then mib will provide you with an additional free copy of your mib consumer file ( in addition to your free annual copy ) .\nthe mib system is based on a combination of systems and approaches that are proven and certified .\nmib does not have a record of whether an individual has been rated or declined for insurance .\nhere\u2019s what you need to know about the mib insurance report when you apply for life insurance .\nthe accuracy of information in mib consumer files is of paramount importance to mib . mib and its member companies are fully committed to ensuring that only accurate , timely , verified and complete information is reported to mib . mib has long provided consumers with the right to obtain their mib consumer file ( if one exists ) in order to ensure its accuracy and completeness . in fact , out of all the free disclosures that we provide to consumers , we find that only 1 - 2 % of these consumer files have to be amended due to inaccurate or incomplete information . in addition to making this commitment to accuracy , mib also offers an effective reinvestigation process in accordance with the federal fair credit reporting act . if you have received a copy of your mib consumer file and you feel that the information in your mib consumer file is inaccurate or incomplete , then you may request a\nreinvestigation .\nto learn more about how to request a reinvestigation , visit how to dispute your mib consumer file .\nmib ensures that companies can offer \u2013 and consumers can purchase \u2013 affordable life and health insurance protection .\nmib is oftentimes described as an \u201cinformation exchange . \u201d their members contribute underwriting information to the mib database that may be helpful to other members who later search the database with your authorization as an applicant .\nlet\u2019s say you receive a negative underwriting decision letter from an insurance company . the letter indicates that an mib record influenced the underwriting process which resulted in your application being rated or declined . mib will then provide you with a free copy of your mib consumer file in addition to your free annual copy .\nany medical and personal information that mib has in its database about you as of the time of your request for disclosure , along with the name of the mib member company that reported the information to mib and the date it was reported ( a date that must have occurred within the past seven years ) .\nmib and its member companies are fully committed to ensuring that mib consumer files contain only accurate , timely , verified and complete information . mib has long provided consumers with the right to obtain their mib consumer file ( if one exists ) in order to ensure its accuracy and completeness . in fact , out of all the free disclosures that we provide to consumers , we find that only 1 - 2 % of these consumer files have to be amended due to inaccurate or incomplete information . based on the very low incidence of corrections that are made to mib consumer files , we are confident that mib\u2019s files are highly accurate and reflect the uncompromising efforts of mib and its member companies to report information that is accurate , timely , verified and complete , as required by mib\u2019s general rules , internal procedural rules and federal regulations ( the fair credit reporting act ) . mib also offers an effective reinvestigation process in accordance with the federal fair credit reporting act . if you have received a copy of your mib consumer file and you feel that the information in your mib consumer file is inaccurate or incomplete , then you may request a\nreinvestigation .\nto learn more about how to request a reinvestigation , visit how to dispute your mib consumer file .\nmib has been the subject of ongoing controversy since the 1970\u2019s , when its existence first became generally known . at the root of the controversy is the organization\u2019s penchant for secrecy . for many years , insurance agencies consulted mib without telling applicants about the files . mib even had an unlisted phone number . today , the secret continues , if to a lesser extent : mib won\u2019t release the list of codes it uses .\ngenerali switzerland is the 8th insurance group in terms of life and p & c premium collection . the life market share is 3 . 6 % , while the p & c one is 5 . 2 % .\nwhen we provide you with a copy of your mib consumer file , we will translate your mib codes , if any . when you read the code translations , please keep in mind that underwriters and medical directors at mib member insurance companies are the exclusive users of ( and audience for ) mib codes . they are highly trained professionals with experience in the selection of risks and knowledge of medical conditions that may have a significant impact on your health and longevity . accordingly , underwriters and medical directors will know how to interpret the mib codes appropriately , keep them confidential under their professional standards , mib rules and applicable laws , and use them effectively to guide their underwriting investigation . remember , mib codes are not used to determine your eligibility for insurance .\nthe main contributor to the group in terms of sales is china , where a joint venture with the local partner cnpc ( china national petroleum corporation ) has become one of the top foreign insurance groups on the market .\nthe information in mib\u2019s database is maintained and safeguarded in a format that is accessible only to authorized personnel of the member company . when you apply for insurance , you authorize the use of mib as an information source .\nstacy gill was appointed executive vice president of mib group and mib , solutions , inc . in 2006 and has been a corporate officer since 1999 . previously , mr . gill was vice president of mib ' s actuarial and statistical group ( asg ) where he led a team responsible for mib ' s research and product development including industry - wide experience studies , medical impairment studies , risk analytics and statistical agent reporting . mr . gill ' s executive leadership and expertise spans risk analytics , technology and statistics and he has presented at industry conferences including the society of actuaries , the association of home office underwriters , acord and the american academy of insurance medicine . mr . gill holds an m . s . in actuarial science and a b . s . in mathematics from boston university . he also has an executive certificate in management and leadership from mit ' s sloan school of management .\nmib facades ltd is a multi - skilled international manufacturer and installer of the most flexible building system currently available .\nmib facades ltd offers an affordable and sustainable building system capable of delivering structures of up to 30m in height .\nin addition , in the event that you have received an adverse underwriting decision letter from an insurer indicating that an mib record influenced the insurer ' s underwriting process , which resulted in your application being rated or declined , then mib will provide you with a free copy of your mib consumer file in addition to your free annual copy .\ndue to the limited number of mib codes , mib ' s codes often represent somewhat broad categories of verified medical conditions or other conditions ( typically hazardous avocations and adverse driving records ) . nevertheless , these codes are very effective for highlighting medical impairments or avocational risks that were previously reported by a member company . because mib uses these codes and not actual medical records , mib does not report the complete details about a person ' s medical condition .\nthe mib , inc . underwriting services are for insurance and healthcare corporations , not consumers . here are descriptions of the mib , inc . insurance activity index , request for details , checking service , and follow - up service :\ndespite its size , mib\u2019s name is still not very well known among the general population . in fact , people are more likely to associate mib with the movie series \u201cmen in black\u201d than they are with the fraud protection service .\nmib\u2019s underwriting services are used exclusively by mib\u2019s member life and health insurance companies to assess an individual\u2019s risk and eligibility during the underwriting of life , health , disability income , critical illness , and long - term care insurance policies .\nas a nationwide specialty consumer reporting agency under the federal fair credit reporting act ( fcra ) , mib provides us consumers with the rights , protections and privileges available under fcra . in addition , mib also provides substantially equivalent rights to canadian consumers , as well as consumers who reside in the caribbean region and have done business with an mib member .\ngenerali is the leader in the italian insurance market with an overall share of 15 . 4 % . the group offers its clients \u2013 retail , sme and corporate \u2013 a complete variety of insurance solutions , in both life and p & c segments . the italian turnover makes up over 30 % of the overall group revenues . at a distributive level , generali operates through a multi - channel distribution network mainly concentrated on agents . the group has a strong position in the direct distributive channel , through genertel \u2013 genertellife , the first online insurance company in italy . furthermore , through banca generali the group offers a variety of financial products in the previdential and asset\u2013management sectors and also develops and sells new hybrid financial products . the integration process , launched in 2013 aiming at the unification of all the existing brands into three main brands , - generali ( retail market and sme ) , alleanza ( households ) and genertel ( alternative channels ) \u2013 is proceeding as scheduled .\nin short , mib ensures that companies can offer \u2013 and consumers can purchase \u2013 affordable life and health insurance protection .\nmib is thus the official insurance agency gossip columnist . mib helps make sure that if one life insurance company rejects a person on medical grounds , then other life insurance companies will be made aware of the ailment and reject that person .\nthere have also been disagreements over the accuracy of mib\u2019s files . the fair credit reporting act specifically exempts medical records , but the mib agreed to be voluntarily bound by the rules after a 1983 examination by the federal trade commission . since then , mib has received roughly 15 , 000 requests by individuals each year , says neil day . between 250 and 300 patients per year argue with the content of their report , he says . overall , \u201c97 % of all consumers who received their mib report [ in 1996 ] found that their mib record was accurate , \u201d reads a company pamphlet .\nbefore requesting a free copy of your mib consumer file , you should know that you will not have an mib consumer file if you have not applied for individually underwritten life , health , disability income , long - term care or critical illness insurance with a member insurer within the last 7 years or earlier depending on applicable law . therefore , you may not have an mib consumer file if : ( i ) you applied for insurance more than 7 years ago ; or ( ii ) you applied for insurance that was not individually underwritten ( for example , group insurance or guaranteed issue life , or aca - based health insurance ) ; or ( iii ) you applied to an insurance company that was not an mib member .\nthe medical information bureau has a penchant for secrecy . for many years , insurance agencies consulted mib without telling applicants about the files . mib even had an unlisted phone number . today , the secret continues , if to a lesser extent : mib won\u2019t publish its list of corporate members or release the list of codes it uses . more importantly , the mib refuses to provide a centralized , secure , online source for consumers to request , review , and dispute their medical report files .\nthe generali group has been operating in the far east since 1980 and is now covering china , indonesia , the philippines , thailand , india and vietnam . two branches are located in japan and hong kong , where the asia regional office is also based . generali entered the malaysian market in december 2014 through an agreement with multi - purpose capital holdings berhad ( a wholly owned subsidiary of the malaysian group headed by mphb capital ) to acquire 49 % of the p & c insurance firm mpib\nmulti - purpose insurance berhad\n, with the right to exercise a call option after two years on further 21 % of mpib , enabling the group to obtain a 70 % stake in the company , the maximum allowed for foreign companies in malaysia .\ngenerali deutschland is germany\u2019s second largest insurance group in terms of life and p & c premium collection . the market share for p & c was 5 . 7 % , while for life insurance was 11 . 5 % ( including health business ) .\nsecond only to life insurance agents for being blasphemed by the life insurance buying public is the medical information bureau , or mib . the mib is a super warehouse of health and lifestyle information gathered from life insurance applications as they are processed by member companies , and yes , when you sign the application you give the company and the mib authorization to share that information .\nmib maintains a confidential consumer database that is accessible only by its member companies . it exchanges personal data about individuals among its members and also issues consumer reports to them . in turn , mib also provides full disclosure to consumers regarding their files .\nmib helps insurers remain financially strong so they can , in turn , meet the guarantees and assurances to their policyholders . mib\u2019s service saves its member companies an estimated $ 1 billion annually by allowing them to assess and select risk accurately and appropriately .\nmib handles over 20 , 000 claims against uninsured and untraced motorists every year and endeavours to settle them fairly and promptly .\nin order to obtain a copy of your mib consumer file ( if one exists ) , mib will need to obtain some personal information from you so we can accurately search our files . this information will be collected and maintained securely by mib and will be used solely to process your request . the identifying information you provide will be validated with other consumer reporting agencies . please refer to mib ' s consumer privacy policy for additional information and details . you may only request a copy of your own mib consumer file . you may not request the mib consumer file of any other person , including your spouse or another relative , unless you are authorized to request the person ' s mib consumer file as an attorney - in - fact ( agent ) under a power of attorney , or as legal guardian under a court appointment , or as parent and natural guardian for your minor child . accordingly , you will be asked to certify under penalty of perjury that the information you provide to mib is accurate and complete and that you are requesting a copy of your own mib consumer file and not someone else ' s .\nbefore requesting your free disclosure , you should know that you will not have an mib consumer file unless you have applied for individually underwritten life , health , disability income , long - term care , or critical illness insurance within the past seven years . the insurance company to which you applied must also be an mib member company that submitted an mib inquiry with your authorization .\ngenerali is a leader on the italian insurance market with an overall share of 15 . 5 % . the group offers its clients \u2013 retail , sme and corporate \u2013 a complete range of insurance solutions , in both the life and p & c segments .\nmib helps insurers remain financially strong so they can meet their unique guarantees and assurances to policyholders . mib ' s underwriting services save its member companies over $ 1 billion ( estimated ) annually by allowing them to assess and select risk accurately and appropriately .\nthe headquarter was moved from cologne to munich , where the main business units are also based . with the realignment of the different group companies\u2019 board of directors and the implementation of a management matrix structure , generali in germany is consistently oriented towards a lean governance .\nto request a free copy of your annual file from the mib , inc . ( medical information bureau ) , complete one of the following options : ( 1 ) call the mib , inc . toll - free telephone number at 1 - 866 - 692 - 6901 to make your request . or , ( 2 ) download this free mib request form . then mail the completed and signed form to \u201cmib , inc . 50 braintree hill park , suite 400 , braintree , ma 02184\u201d to make your request .\nmib ' s actual records contain\ncoded\ninformation about a consumer ' s medical or other conditions that are of underwriting significance and the codes are both highly confidential and proprietary to mib . therefore , this information , even if it were decoded , could not lead to identity theft or financial fraud . for more information , see can medical identity theft impact your mib consumer file ?\nas part of the underwriting process , with your authorization , a member insurance company may obtain your medical records from your health care provider along with other underwriting requirements . once it has reviewed your medical records , the member company may then make a brief report to mib of conditions that are significant to underwriting . however , mib does not obtain any information directly from your physician or from hospital records . only those life or health insurance companies that are members of mib can contribute coded information to mib ' s database .\nlee oliphant was appointed president and ceo of mib group , inc . in 2011 . mr . oliphant first joined mib as its chief financial officer and has additionally held executive leadership positions in mib ' s new product development subsidiary , mib solutions , inc . as its executive vice president and vice president of sales and marketing . prior to joining mib , mr . oliphant held several senior financial positions both at start - ups and large high - technology companies in the boston area . he started his career in public accounting , and is a certified public accountant . mr . oliphant received an m . b . a . from the carroll school of management at boston college and has a b . s . in business administration from lehigh university in bethlehem , pa . he also has an executive certificate in management and leadership from mit ' s sloan school of management , and has attended several executive education courses at harvard business school .\nyou will not have an mib consumer file unless you have applied for individually underwritten life or health insurance in the last seven years .\na record of this behavior will follow you within the mib datebase for the next seven years\u2014so it\u2019s certainly not a risk worth taking .\nbefore the change in mib rules , the rules stated that insurance companies did not need to abide by fair credit reporting act notification requirements if information from mib ' s files was used only to alert members to the possible need for further investigation of an individual consumer .\nbanca monte dei paschi di siena s . p . a . informs that it has reached a binding agreement with cerved group s . p . a . ( \u201ccerved\u201d ) and quaestio holding s . a . ( \u201cquaestio\u201d ) for the sale of its non - performing loans platform\n* as from january 2015 generali obtained 100 % ownership of generali ppf holding , having acquired the remaining 24 % minority shareholding held by the ppf group , in line with the agreements signed by the shareholders . following this , the company\u2019s name was changed to generali cee holding .\nnow the bad news . mib is inhabited by humans and there can be errors just like there are errors occasionally in credit reports . it happens . but , just like the disclosure above says , errors can be corrected and the mib is very helpful in that process .\nmib , based outside of boston , is an organization with approximately 750 member insurance companies . it collects and furnishes information on consumers to all mib members for use in the insurance underwriting process . in addition to an individual ' s credit history , data collected by mib may include medical conditions , driving records , criminal activity , and participation in hazardous sports , among other facts . mib ' s member companies account for 99 percent of the individual life insurance policies and 80 percent of all health and disability policies issued in the united states and canada .\nsiena , 12 april 2018 \u2013 the ordinary shareholders ' meeting of banca monte dei paschi di siena , held today under the chairmanship of stefania bariatti , has approved the separate and consolidated financial statements as at 31 december 2017 . the group closed 2017 with a consolidated net loss for the \u2026\nthe group is a long - established player in latin america , with argentina as main market where generali is ranked as the fourth operator . in 2015 , the disposal of a number of companies was finalized ( la estrella and caia art in particular ) to increase efficiency and focus on the core business . the argentinian market is characterized by an historically high inflation rate , and a volatile financial environment . despite the though scenario for the insurance business , the group has implemented best practices in its argentinian subsidiaries , placing them at the top in terms of service quality and innovation .\nunder a consent agreement with the federal trade commission , the mib and its members are required to comply with consumer protections of the fair credit reporting act . ( \u201cnation\u2019s largest insurance reporting agency agrees to expand consumer rights . \u201d ) yet , consumers remain unaware of the mib\u2019s existence .\nmib does not collect , maintain or store any medical records in its database such as examination reports , attending physician statements , lab test results , x - rays , underwriting files or reasons for denial of insurance . instead , mib ' s members furnish\ncodes\nto mib , which represent medical and avocational information that is significant to the underwriting process . these codes can be thought of as a simple form of encryption .\nproactively seek out and grow partnerships across all mib it functional groups and business stakeholders . participation in the development , implementation , and . . .\nreviews application , phone interview , mib and prescription information to determine risk . we are currently seeking an associate underwriter to support the . . .\nthe equity market recorded an excellent trend ( ftse mib + 12 % ; + 0 . 23 % at 13 . 12 . 2014 ) .\nmib isn\u2019t supposed to be a medical blacklist . member insurers are officially forbidden from using the information obtained in mib\u2019s files as the basis for denying insurance . instead , they are only allowed to use the information as the basis for further investigation . at least , those are the rules .\nin the past , says privacy journal publishers robert smith , mib had codes that stood for \u201csexual deviance\u201d and \u201csloppy appearance . \u201d neil day disagrees , but since mib won\u2019t release the list of conditions for which it has created codes , there is really no way to know for sure .\nsince its establishment in 1902 , mib has been committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of the information entrusted to it , and to protecting the privacy of the individuals to whom it pertains . this commitment is as important to us today as it was when the organization was founded . consumer privacy is a priority to mib , and we go to great lengths to protect it by acting in accordance with mib ' s consumer privacy policy .\nin addition to mib ' s underwriting services , mib also provides certain mib members with access to transunion ' s identity manager verification service ( idmv ) ( a service provided by transunion risk and alternative data solutions , inc . ,\ntrads\n) for their u . s . life insurance applicants . in other words , when using mib ' s services , mib ' s members may submit an identity verification inquiry that is sent to trads to verify an applicant ' s identity . by obtaining a transunion idmv report , mib members verify the identities of their customers in order to ensure the quality of their business , manage identity risk , prevent identity fraud , and comply with their obligations under usa patriot act ( anti - money laundering and customer identification programs ) . these reports are used solely for identity verification and cannot be used to determine an individual ' s eligibility for insurance .\nmib was organized in 1902 as a non - profit trade organization ; today , mib is registered as a not - for - profit trade association and roughly 750 insurance companies subscribe to its membership . mib\u2019s files don\u2019t contain medical records , test results , or x - rays . instead , each person\u2019s file contains one or more codes that stand for a particular medical condition that has been reported for that person . there are codes that signify diabetes , heart problems , and drug use . some codes are very detailed . for examples , jeff smith found that mib had five codes for aids .\nwe are an international insurance group , widespread in more than 60 countries : we are leaders in italy , among the first insurance players in germany , france , austria , spain , switzerland and we are present also in the potential high - growth markets , such as central - eastern europe and china .\nexcept as otherwise required or allowed by law , mib does not share your individually identifiable information with organizations other than its members and their service providers .\nall consumers of personal health and life insurance are entitled by law to receive an annual copy of their medical report file kept by the medical information bureau , inc . ( mib ) . under an agreement with the federal trade commission in 1995 , the medical information bureau , inc . ( mib ) , and all insurance companies who are members of the medical information bureau , inc . ( mib ) agreed to abide by the fair credit reporting act .\nin addition , if you previously applied for disability income insurance to an mib member that subscribes to mib\u2019s disability insurance record system ( \u201cdirs\u201d ) , this member may have reported information about the disability benefits for which you applied and the amount of coverage you already had in force within the past 5 years .\ne - commerce distribution platform plug & sell is the e - commerce distribution platform of europ assistance ( ea ) group . it enables to sell and promote customized assistance and insurance offers for all markets and business models ( b2c , b2b2c , b2b ) . it has been rolled out in 5 main distribution solutions :\nin theory , mib is supposed to prevent people who have significant medical conditions ( and have been repeatedly rejected when they apply for insurance ) from suddenly omitting their conditions from their applications and then getting health and life insurance with low - cost premiums that are reserved for healthy people . mib helps \u201ckeep the cost of insurance down for insurance companies and for consumers by preventing losses that would occur due to fraud or omissions , \u201d says neil day , mib\u2019s president .\nthe local company la estrella , along with two other smaller companies , are in the process of being sold . in terms of premiums , the second largest market of the group is that of brazil ; other markets , with lower premiums but significant in terms of positioning , are colombia , guatemala , ecuador and panama .\nas a practical matter , mib codes are not typically reported on individuals in good health whose life and health insurance applications are approved as standard or preferred risks .\nwith your authorization , mib shares individually identifiable information about you with its member life and health insurance companies ( or their service providers who are acting on the member ' s behalf in the underwriting process ) . in addition to mib ' s underwriting services , mib also provides certain mib members with access to transunion ' s identity manager verification service ( idmv ) ( a service provided by transunion risk and alternative data solutions , inc . ,\ntrads\n) for their u . s . life insurance applicants . in other words , when using mib ' s services , mib ' s members may submit an identity verification inquiry ( including your individually identifiable information ) that is sent to trads to verify an applicant ' s identity . by obtaining a transunion idmv report , mib members verify the identities of their customers in order to ensure the quality of their business , manage identity risk , prevent identity fraud , and comply with their obligations under usa patriot act ( anti - money laundering and customer identification programs ) . these reports are used solely for identity verification and cannot be used to determine an individual ' s eligibility for insurance .\nmib ' s business model for underwriting services is sometimes described as an\ninformation exchange\nbecause our members contribute underwriting information about insurance applicants to the mib database that may be useful to other members who later search the database with the authorization of the insurance applicant . the applicant information in mib\u2019s database is maintained and safeguarded in a coded format that protects the privacy of the individual and is accessible only to authorized personnel of the member company to which an individual has applied for insurance and has authorized the use of mib as an information source . mib ' s coded reports represent different medical conditions and other conditions ( typically hazardous hobbies and adverse driving records ) affecting the insurability of the applicant to whom they relate . these reports alert insurance underwriters to possible errors , omissions and misrepresentations that were made in the application process . if the coded reports are inconsistent with the information provided by the applicant , underwriters are required to conduct a further investigation to obtain more information about the reported medical histories or conditions prior to making an adverse underwriting decision . in addition to mib ' s use of highly confidential and proprietary codes to protect the privacy of individuals , mib also implements and enforces robust security standards and policies that are designed to protect the security and confidentiality of any individually identifiable information in mib ' s database .\nat distribution level , generali operates through a multi - channel strategy , mainly concentrated on agents . it also has a strong position in the direct channel , through genertel \u2013 genertellife , the first online insurance launched in italy . the group also offers a complete variety of insurance , pension and savings products to its customers through banca generali .\nmedical and personal information about individuals is kept confidential in mib ' s secure database in the form of mib proprietary codes . these codes incorporate numbers and letters to represent those types of medical conditions and avocational activities that are significant to the underwriting process . while the international statistical classification of diseases and related health problems 10th revision ( icd - 10 ) provides more than 68 , 000 different codes for use by health plans and healthcare providers for numerous purposes , mib only needs to have a small fraction of this icd - 10 number ( less than 1 % ) for its underwriting alert purpose . mib codes can be counted in the hundreds , not the thousands .\nfurther , the federal fair credit reporting act and the privacy rule under the health insurance portability and accountability act (\nhipaa\n) severely restrict the use and dissemination of individually identifiable information , and mib complies with both the letter and spirit of these laws . please refer to mib ' s consumer privacy policy for more information .\nsince 1974 , mib has required all members to comply with its general rules as they relate to the fcra , irrespective of whether the member is a united states or canadian domiciled insurance company . because mib ' s operations are regulated as a consumer reporting agency under fcra , it provides us consumers with the rights , protections and privileges available under fcra . in addition , mib also provides substantially equivalent rights to canadian consumers . in short , mib conducts its operations throughout north america with a consistently high degree of confidentiality and security . in addition , because mib member companies are governed by the gramm - leach - bliley act (\nglba\n) , health insurance portability and accountability act (\nhipaa\n) and numerous state privacy laws , including the naic model insurance information and privacy act , and canadian members are governed by the personal information protection and electronic documents act (\npipeda\n) , mib conducts its business in a manner that allows its members to comply with such laws .\n\u200b\u200bmonte dei paschi di siena is one of the main banks in italy . it is the flagship of the mps group , which is a leader on the domestic market in terms of market share . monte dei paschi , familiarly called\nil monte ,\nwas founded in 1472 under the auspices of the republic of siena . \u200b learn more\ngenerali espa\u00f1a is one of spain\u2019s main insurance groups , with a total market share of 3 . 9 % in the life segment and 4 . 3 % in the p & c segment . the group provides a wide range of life and property & casualty policies dedicated to both private individuals and enterprises ensuring appropriate responses to complex multinational realities .\nadditionally , having an mib code does not make a person uninsurable . these mib codes do not provide enough detail for an underwriter to make a decision on whether to approve , deny or rate an application for insurance because they typically depict broad , general categories of medical histories or conditions . in fact , underwriters from mib member companies are prohibited under the mib general rules from making adverse underwriting decisions on the sole basis of a reported code . instead , members are required to conduct a further investigation to obtain more information about the reported medical histories or conditions before making an adverse underwriting decision . if an applicant answers every question on his or her application fully and frankly , then the mib report should have little or no bearing on the underwriting of the application because the underwriter would already be aware of the conditions disclosed by the applicant .\nmib facades are at the forefront of full wall testing bre 135 to bs8414 . prior to the tragic events of the grenfell towers incident in june 2017 , mib facades had successfully tested and received bre accreditation for our metsip x panel , from which the report is available on request . due to our ethical and social [ \u2026 ] read more\nif an identity thief stole an individual ' s mib consumer file , it would not yield the precious data from which to steal the individual ' s medical identity . that is because mib consumer files do not contain health plan member identification numbers\u2014the precious piece of data that would be needed by a medical identity thief to use your health plan coverage ."]}
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", "topic": 39}], "title": "barrington broadcasting", "paragraphs": ["1 owned by tucker broadcasting , barrington operated wgtu under a local marketing agreement .\n2 owned by granite broadcasting , barrington operated wtvh under a local marketing agreement .\n3 owned by sagamorehill broadcasting , barrington operated wwmb under a local marketing agreement .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at barrington broadcasting , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the barrington broadcasting company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at barrington broadcasting .\nseveral links exist between barrington broadcasting and the now - defunct benedek broadcasting . barrington broadcasting ceo k . james yager had been president of benedek broadcasting and barrington ' s headquarters had served the same purpose for benedek . also , whoi and khqa , the purchase which started the company , were both former benedek stations .\n( * * ) \u2013 indicates that it was acquired by barrington broadcasting as its founding stations .\nchesapeake will be conducted as a continuation of barrington utilizing their current headquarters and barrington staff members .\nthe average salary for barrington broadcasting is $ 104 , 219 per year , ranging from $ 63 , 235 to $ 129 , 506 . compare more salaries for barrington broadcasting at paysa . com .\nthe average salary for barrington broadcasting in chicago , il is $ 122 , 933 per year , ranging from $ 65 , 906 to $ 154 , 179 . compare more salaries for barrington broadcasting in chicago , il at paysa . com .\nsinclair broadcast group inc . has closed its $ 370 million acquisition of 18 television stations owned by barrington broadcasting group llc .\nthe station issued a joint press release with wstm channel 3 stating that both studios are now operated by barrington broadcasting group , llc . before monday , wtvh channel 5 was owned and operated by granite broadcasting corp . and barrington owned wstm channel 3 .\nweyi nbc 25 is slated to change ownership , as purchase plans have been finalized between sinclair broadcast group and barrington broadcasting group .\nthe current report is being furnished pursuant to the indenture governing the 10\u00bd % senior subordinated notes due 2014 ( the\nnotes\n) co - issued by barrington and barrington broadcasting capital corporation .\nhoffman estates , il - - ( marketwire - december 23 , 2010 ) - barrington broadcasting group llc (\nbarrington\n) announced today that it will post a current report ( the\ncurrent report\n) on barrington ' s website today ( urltoken ) .\nin addition , on january 1 , 2008 , pilot group lp ( \u201cpilot group\u201d ) and barrington company entered into the first amendment to the amended and restated limited liability company operating agreement ( as amended , the \u201cparent operating agreement\u201d ) of barrington . pursuant to the parent operating agreement , barrington company\u2019s contingent profits interest in barrington was amended , requiring barrington to make distributions from capital events as follows :\nacadia broadcasting proudly owns and operates 14 radio stations in atlantic canada and ontario .\nbristlestone broadcasting\u2019s managing member is brian w . brady , who is also the managing member of blackhawk broadcasting , which is the sole shareholder of stainless broadcasting company . stainless controls binghamton fox affiliate wicz and mynetwork affiliate wbpn - lp / wbpn - ld .\nbarrington broadcasting tunes in where big city tv stations tune out . serving small to midsized markets , the broadcasting company operates more than 20 television stations serving 15 markets in 10 states , including michigan , new york , and texas . most of its stations are . . .\nowned by ottumwa media holdings , llc , operated by barrington under a local marketing agreement .\n( iv ) fourth , 89 % to pilot group and 11 % to barrington company .\non february 28 , 2013 , barrington announced that it would sell its stations to sinclair .\nit didn ' t take long for krcg - tv and its parent company , barrington broadcasting group , to realize that firing longtime sports director rod smith was a big ol ' mistake .\ndue to federal communications commission rules , sinclair sold fox stations in syracuse , n . y . , and peoria , ill . , to bristlecone broadcasting and cunningham broadcasting corp . , respectively .\nagreed to sell twelve of its network - affiliated tv stations to barrington for $ 262 million .\nbarrington broadcasting company , llc ( best known as barrington broadcasting ) , headquartered in hoffman estates , illinois is an entity wholly focused on broadcast television . the company ' s assets mainly consist of television stations in middle and small sized markets . the company began operations in january 2004 with its purchases of whoi - tv in peoria , illinois , khqa in hannibal , missouri , and weyi - tv in flint , michigan .\nofficials from sinclair and barrington , as well as their local affiliates , were not immediately available for comment .\nsinclair broadcast group closes on acquisition of barrington stations archived december 3 , 2013 , at the wayback machine .\non december 30 , 2003 , barrington broadcasting llc ( \u201cbarrington\u201d ) e ntered into a management agreement ( the \u201cmanagement agreement ) with barrington broadcasting company , llc ( \u201cbarrington company\u201d ) , which is owned by k . james yager , chris cornelius , warren spector , keith bland and mary flodin , our executive management team . p ursuant to the management agreement , barrington company was retained as the exclusive manager of the television stations owned by and acquired by barrington broadcasting group llc ( the \u201ccompany\u201d ) . the term of the management a greement expired on december 31 , 2007 . in connection with the expiration of the management agreement , as of january 1 , 2008 , the company entered into employment agreements with each of k . james yager , its chief executive officer , chris cornelius , its chief operating officer , warren spector , its chief financial officer , keith bland , its vice president and mary flodin , its vice president . the material terms of these employment agreements are summarized below .\non february 28 , 2013 , barrington broadcasting announced it would merge with the sinclair broadcast group in a $ 370 million deal . [ 2 ] the sale was completed on november 25 . [ 3 ] [ 4 ]\nd . l . m . smith was president of gateway broadcasting co . ltd . and manager of cjls .\n4 owned by south sound broadcasting , sinclair programs this station , as a simulcast of komo ( am ) .\nyesterday , krcg and barrington broadcasting officially rectified their mistake with the announcement that the 45 - year - old smith will return to the broadcast aug . 4 . smith said they wrapped up negotiations on a new contract tuesday afternoon .\nbachelor\u2019s degree preferred in journalism or broadcasting . training in management and newsroom computers required . high school diploma or equivalent required .\nsmith said this morning that leo henning , a regional vice president for hoffman estates , ill . - based barrington broadcasting , reached out to him less than a week after the firing . the station was bombarded with negative reaction to the move .\nin recent years barrington has been at the forefront of integrating social media and the internet into their on - air content .\nthis will be interesting to see how this all plays out over time . based on the m & a call sinclair conducted . . . . chesapeake will be conducted as a continuation of barrington utilizing their current headquarters and barrington staff members . how much they will identify themselves with sinclair remains to be seen as many stations under barrington are in desperate need of upgraded equipment .\naccording to a trusted source who spoke to urltoken on a condition of anonymity , it is believed that sinclair and barrington are looking to close on the sale rather quickly , possibly by the end of this week or next . when that happens , sinclair will own wstm and wstq , and it will inherit barrington\u2019s shared services agreement to operate cbs5 ( wtvh ) for granite broadcasting .\npeople can also check out the history of the new england planters at museums in barrington , cape sable island and woods harbour .\n4 / 2006 : announced that barrington broadcasting will be acquiring wtom - tv 4 cheboygan , wluc - tv 6 marquette , wpbn - tv 7 traverse city , wnwo - tv 24 toledo and two upper peninsula translators of wluc from raycom media pending fcc approvals .\nowned by south sound broadcasting , sinclair programs this station , as a simulcast of komo ( am ) . full purchase is currently pending .\nbarrington was formed in 2003 to acquire and operate television stations in smaller markets across the united states . barrington currently owns , operates , or supports the operations of twenty four network affiliated television stations . barrington is owned and controlled by pilot group , with management as its partner . pilot group is a non - traditional private investment firm founded in 2003 by a group of operating executives who actively help its management partners achieve their goals .\nweyi has been on the air since 1953 , with barrington ownership taking effect in 2004 . wbsf has been on the air since september 2006 .\nwnwo - tv , toledo , oh\u2026tim livingston has been promoted to nd for this barrington owned nbc affiliate . he first joined the station eleven years ago as a producer and has worked his way up . he replaces pat livingston ( no relation ) who has been named director of news for owner barrington broadcasting . pat was the nd here for the last year , and has also been an nd in youngstown , oh , and peoria , il .\nthe barrington stations acquired are in michigan , ohio , illinois , south carolina , new york , texas , colorado , georgia , iowa and missouri .\nwhoever owns the barrington stations , infrastructure needs to be the top priority . only one barrington - owned station is in hd ( wach fox 57 ) , nine others stations are widescreen . but when you see almost all of the gray & raycom stations operating in hd , this is really pitiful .\n. barrington grew slowly at first , adding five more stations between 2004 and early 2006 . a major expansion took place on august 11 , 2006 when\nit was nearly a year ago when national tv industry trades first reported the possibility of a sinclair / barrington deal , but nothing was officially announced until the end of february . more than 8 months later , the fcc has approved barrington\u2019s sale of wstm - tv and wstq - lp to sinclair broadcast group .\nweyi and wbsf , which are currently owned by barrington , broadcast to a market containing flint , saginaw , bay city and midland , from a headquarters in clio .\nthe only other minority ownership i can think of is the roberts brothers that own the bankrupt roberts broadcasting ( i ' m sad about this company , i really do ) . and deborah mcdermott is running the new young broadcasting . this is the reason why the current fcc commissioner want to reform the current jsa / ssa to see more minorities own tv stations . but i don ' t think it won ' t change much of the status quo . you know i haven ' t heard anything else about former bayou city broadcasting owner dujuan mccoy , which he stated after he\nat sinclair broadcast group inc . ( nasdaq : sbgi ) , we are a leading diversified television broadcasting company . we were founded in 1986 , went public in 1995 and are headquartered in hunt valley , maryland .\nckni , 91 . 9 moncton , new brunswick , was licensed to rogers broadcasting and was on the air in late 2005 as news 91 . 9 , a news / talk format . acadia broadcasting acquired the station from rogers in 2014 and relaunched it with an adult contemporary music sound including a strong focus on news , weather and local happenings every day . ckni - fm 91 . 9 the bend , metro\u2019s perfect music mix .\nsmith said he also checked out van ness , who took over as krcg vice president and general manager last month after former gm betsy farris - the person who fired smith - announced her retirement in may . van ness has worked in broadcasting since 1981 and previously served in management positions at barrington - owned stations khqa - tv in the hannibal - quincy , ill . , area and whoi - tv in peoria - bloomington , ill .\naccording to a press release from sinclair , the agreement includes the takeover of a total of 18 stations currently owned by barrington in 15 u . s . markets , while sinclair will provide sales services to an additional 6 stations .\nbarrington will now provide advertising , sales , promotion , administrative services and some programming for channel 5 , according to the release . the move was cited in the announcement as a consolidation effort that will create more efficiency at the two stations .\nsyracuse \u2014 three local television stations will soon have new owners , after the federal communications commission approved two separate deals which were initially announced in february . barrington broadcasting is selling all of its stations \u2014 including syracuse\u2019s nbc3 ( wstm - tv ) and cw6 ( wstq - lp ) to sinclair broadcast group , owner of fox 68 ( wsyt ) . but because fcc ownership limits forbid sinclair from owning all three stations , the company will be shedding itself of wsyt \u2014 at least , on paper .\non february 28 , 2013 , barrington broadcasting announced the sale of its entire group , including wluc , to sinclair broadcast group . [ 2 ] the sale was completed on november 25 . [ 3 ] after 30 years of separate ownership , wluc and wluk in green bay were briefly reunited as sister stations on december 19 , 2014 , when sinclair purchased wluk and wcwf as part of required sales of stations by lin media in order to merge with media general , which already owned green bay ' s wbay - tv .\nolli , the osher lifelong learning institute at berkshire community college , presents the ninth annual mona sherman memorial lecture featuring bestselling author and longtime abc and npr political analyst cokie roberts at the mahaiwe performing arts center in great barrington . wednesday , may 24 , 2017 .\nin the spring , the crtc approved the application by acadia broadcasting to acquire cjls from chris perry and ray zinck . the two had been involved with the station since the early 1970s , and bought it in 1998 . zinck and perry announced their retirement last fall .\nit was announced in the fall that radio cjls ltd . would be sold to acadia broadcasting . cjls owner / partners ray zinck and chris perry planned to retire . they purchased the station in 1998 but both had been with the station since the early 1970 ' s .\nten years ago 1233 abc newcastle ' s phil ashley - brown , interviewed people along the hunter river between barrington tops and newcastle harbour . this year phil has gone back to the river to see how much change there has been over the last ten years . more \u00bb\ngateway broadcasting co . , owned by laurie l . smith , opened cjls on april 1 . cjls broadcast on 1310 khz with a power of 100 watts . studios and transmitter were located on the top floor of the grand hotel . ( ls in the calls : laurie smith )\nwluc began broadcasting its news in 16 : 9 widescreen in april 2013 . on september 6 , 2017 , wluc debuted major upgrades to its studio , including a new , larger set and a rebuilt control room . gray invested over $ 1 million into these changes . [ 13 ]\nwhen the deals were first announced earlier this year , sinclair initially announced cunningham broadcasting would be buying wsyt . according to the national trade rbr / tvbr , that changed in august , when sinclair revealed bristlecone would be buying wsyt , for $ 5 million less than cunningham had previously agreed to pay .\nexecutives . with benedek having filed for bankruptcy and divested itself of all television properties in 2002 , former president k . james yager along with senior vice - presidents chris cornelius , keith bland , and mary flodin pooled their talents to create a new company to focus solely on medium and small market broadcasting .\nlaurie smith , owner - manager of cjls , died february 17 . he was 50 . the cbc board approved the transfer of the cjls licence from the estate of laurie smith to gateway broadcasting co . ltd . gateway was now controlled by laurie ' s wife , jennie and sons , donald and malcom .\nin a simultaneous deal , sinclair is selling wsyt to bristlecone broadcasting . an asset purchase agreement filed with the fcc says bristlecone is paying $ 20 million to pick up the fox affiliate , along with sinclair\u2019s long - running shared services agreement with rkm media for my43 ( wnys ) . the deal also includes a purchase option on wnys .\nhasn ' t been updated . this proves that barrington hasn ' t done any heavy lifting in any of its properties . what they have done since buying those raycom properties seven years ago ? consolidating in syracuse & peoria , changing a logo in marquette & brought hd to columbia . and that ' s basically it & nothing else .\nfox 68 in syracuse to cunningham broadcasting for $ 57 mil ( $ 25 mil for wsyt & $ 22 mil for wyzz ) . nexstar will continue to provide sales & services to wyzz . sinclair will provide services to wsyt , but under a short term basis . i knew these two wouldn ' t be out of the sinclair fold .\ncjls , 95 . 5 , yarmouth , nova scotia , a station which has been on the air since 1934 , joined the acadia family in june of 2016 . the station has an adult contemporary music format that reaches residents of yarmouth , digby and shelburne counties with repeaters at 93 . 5 in new tusket and 96 . 3 in barrington .\ncjls added fm repeaters at barrington passage ( 96 . 3 mhz \u2013 5 , 500 watts ) and new tusket ( 93 . 5 mhz - 3 , 000 watts ) . wayne leslie joined cjls to begin his radio career . on december 13 , cjls was authorized to increase night - time power from 1 , 000 watts to 4 , 000 watts .\nkidk - tv , idaho falls , id \u2026this fisher broadcasting owned cbs affiliate is looking for a new nd to replace ted dawson , who\u2019s held that job since november . ted had been the sports director there before he was promoted to nd . he\u2019ll continue as the station\u2019s sports director . earlier in his career , ted anchored sports for two different los angeles stations .\non august 31 , the crtc administratively renewed the licence for cjls - fm and its transmitters cjls - fm - 1 new tusket , cjls - fm - 2 barrington and cjls - fm - 3 yarmouth until march 31 , 2012 . the crtc approved the change to the ownership of radio cjls limited through the transfer of radio cjls shares from ray e . zinck and christopher r . perry to their respective holding company . this transaction did not affect the effective control of radio cjls , which continued to be jointly exercised by zinck and perry . radio cjls was the licensee of cjls - fm yarmouth , and its transmitters cjls - fm - 1 new tusket , cjls - fm - 2 barrington and cjls - fm - 3 yarmouth .\nwluc - dt2 signed - on at some point in late - 2005 ( under raycom media ownership ) carrying the tube music network . after that network shut down on october 1 , 2007 , due to a lack of advertising , nbc weather plus was added . later , weather plus was dropped in favor of universal sports . throughout its association with those three services , wluc - dt2 was carried on charter digital channel 306 . in late 2005 following raycom ' s purchase of the liberty corporation , the company announced wluc would be sold along with fellow nbc station wpbn - tv and full - time satellite wtom - tv serving the northern lower and eastern upper peninsula . the sale was necessary to help meet federal communications commission ( fcc ) restrictions on station ownership . on march 27 , 2006 , raycom sold 12 of its stations ( including wluc ) to barrington broadcasting . the fcc approved the deal in june 2006 and the purchase closed august 11 . wluc joined wpbn / wtom , saginaw ' s weyi - tv , and toledo ' s wnwo - tv as part of barrington ' s family of stations in and around michigan .\ncjls was a cbc dominion affiliate and was operating on 1340 khz with power of 250 watts . ownership of gateway broadcasting co . ltd . : donald l . smith 60 . 4 % , mrs . jennie r . smith 39 . 2 % and malcolm j . smith 0 . 4 % . donald l . smith was president of the company , manager and commercial manager of cjls .\non march 20 , the crtc administratively renewed the licence for cjls - fm yarmouth and its transmitters cjls - fm - 1 new tusket , cjls - fm - 2 barrington and cjls - fm - 3 yarmouth to august 31 , 2012 . on august 28 , the licence was administratively renewed to december 31 , 2012 . on december 21 , the crtc renewed the licence to august 31 , 2017 .\nkmir - tv , palm springs , ca\u2026jon fischer has left this journal broadcasting owned nbc affiliate after one year as news director . jon previously had spent six years as a news director in salt lake city , started a news department for wftc - tv in minneapolis , worked for abc news in los angeles , and for three different los angeles stations . his replacement will be the fifth news director in six years here .\n, armstrong williams is following david smith ' s lead in naming his company . it states that\nhoward\nis named after his mother ' s maiden name and\nstirk\nis his father ' s middle name . david smith father ' s middle name is obviously sinclair and his mother ' s maiden name is cunningham . also williams will be acquiring wwmb from sagamorehill broadcasting , so sagamorehill will be divesting this station to armstrong .\nlike many other barrington - owned stations ( including wtom ) , wluc operates a rather low - powered ( 83 kw ) uhf signal which has a much smaller coverage footprint than its former analog station . its over - the - air digital signal covers less than half of the designated market area ( dma ) . therefore , wluc relies on cable as well as satellite carriers directv and dish network to distribute programming to the entire area .\non december 18 , cjls was given approval to convert to the fm band , operating on 95 . 5 mhz with an effective radiated power of 18 , 000 watts . rebroadcasters cjls - fm barrington cjls - fm - 1 new tusket would continue to operate . the new station offered the existing format consisting of a mixture of top 40 hits , songs from the 70\u2019s , 80\u2019s and 90\u2019s and a selection of music from popular east coast performers .\nat the end of the day , sinclair will satisfy fcc requirements by removing its name from the wsyt broadcast license , but it appears the company is keeping itself in a position to continue generating revenue from wsyt and wnys by providing services for and acting as a landlord to bristlecone broadcasting . ( and we can\u2019t help but wonder if this could eventually lead to a repeat of what happened in 2009 , when wtvh moved its assets into the wstm building . )\nhow much they will identify themselves with sinclair remains to be seen as many stations under barrington are in desperate need of upgraded equipment . if the fcc acts on breaking up jsa & ssa agreements , this may be a simple way for sinclair to cut the cord and\ndump\nextra stations to an entity . . . . almost like cbs was forced to do with viacom back in the 1970s when it was illegal for a network to own a syndication company .\nin 1996 , nbc affiliate wis entered into a news share agreement to produce a primetime newscast at 10 p . m . for wach , the first such primetime newscast in the columbia market and one of the first in south carolina . for many years , it was one of the highest - rated primetime newscasts in the nation . under barrington broadcasting ownership , the station terminated its news agreement with wis and established its own in - house news department at its facilities on pickens street ; wach assumed production responsibilities for the primetime newscast on march 4 , 2007 . one month later on april 23 , 2007 , wach debuted a three - hour weekday morning newscast from 6 to 9 a . m . titled wach fox news good day ( which was renamed good day columbia in april 2010 ) . in march 2007 , longtime 10 : 00 p . m . co - anchor and managing editor mike woolfolk was inducted into the hall of fame by region iii of the national association of black journalists .\ncktg , 105 . 3 fm , thunder bay , ontario began broadcasting in 1944 as cfpa and it wasn\u2019t until 2004 that then owners , newcap radio changed the name to cktg , the giant and changed the music to a classic rock format . acadia purchased the station in 2010 , changed to a classic hits format and in 2013 rebranded the station as country 105 . today it is the regions source for country music both old and new . along with the ever popular country brand cktg has become a local favourite for news , sports and information about community activities .\non september 28 , 2009 , wach became the first television station in the columbia market to begin broadcasting its local newscasts in 16 : 9 widescreen standard definition , alongside the introduction of a new graphics package . video from within the main studio , field cameras and other station camera feeds are upconverted to a 16 : 9 widescreen format in the control room . on november 9 , 2009 , the station debuted a half - hour early evening newscast at 7 : 30 p . m . weeknights called the wach fox report , which maintained an entertainment - focused format .\non october 1 , 2015 , gray television announced that it would acquire wluc - tv from sinclair ; in return , sinclair would receive wsbt - tv in south bend , indiana from gray . the swap , part of gray ' s acquisition of the broadcasting assets of schurz communications ( owner of wsbt ) , was necessary as gray already owns wndu - tv in south bend . [ 4 ] the sale was completed on february 16 , 2016 . [ 5 ] a few months later , gray acquired green bay station wbay - tv , due to divestments made during nexstar media group ' s acquisition of media general . [ 6 ]\ni personally would like to see the stations ( kfdm / kbtv , beaumont , tx ktvl medford , or , wtwc in tallahassee , fl and wmmp / wtat in charleston sc plus wyzz and wsyt that you mentioned get transferred to the new proxy called chesapeake television subsidiary or sold to the broadcasting companies that i mentioned ( lin media , gray television group , raycom media or local tv * ) that can make a commitment to produce enough revenue to keep the stations alive and in working order . therefore , i physically have to agree with you and also your\nread between the lines\nwhen it comes to cunningham , deerfield and manhan media and i do really agree with you ( as a matter of fact , deerfield and manhan media are controlled by stephen mumblow ) as i am typing my response out .\nsinclair broadcast group , inc . is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country . sinclair owns and operates , programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks . in addition , sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country , as well as a producer of sports content . sinclair owns a multicast network , four radio stations and a cable network . sinclair\u2019s broadcast content is delivered via multiple - platforms , including over - the - air , multi - channel video program distributors , and digital platforms . sinclair , either directly or through its venture subsidiaries , makes equity investments in strategic companies . sinclair broadcast group , inc . was founded in 1986 , went public in 1995 and is traded on the nasdaq global select market under the ticker symbol sbgi .\nhowever , a look through the fcc paperwork on the latter sale shows sinclair will remain in control of the day - to - day operations at wsyt and wnys for at least six more months . through a \u201c transition services agreement \u201d filed on the fcc website , bristlecone will pay sinclair to handle engineering , programming , traffic , accounting and website / digital services \u201cthrough and until the 180th day after the closing date . \u201d\nfurther review of the documents on the fcc website seems to indicate that sinclair is only selling the \u201cassets\u201d of wsyt to bristlecone . sinclair will continue to own the 1000 james street building which houses wsyt and wnys , as well as the otisco transmitter site from which wsyt\u2019s signal originates . sinclair will lease both the studio / office space and the transmitter site space to bristlecone . both agreements call for an initial term of 10 years , with an option to renew for two additional five year terms thereafter .\nget an email alert anytime a new story goes live on the site . you can also opt for a daily / weekly digest or end the alerts anytime . your address will not be shared .\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 .\nprivacy policy all trademarks and logos are the property of their respected owners . there is no guarantee to the accuracy of any information presented on this web site .\n\u00a92004 - 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it was once a cbs affiliate .\ntook to the air on september 13 , 2006 . broadcasts also available on weyi - dt2 30 . 2 / 25 . 2 .\nacquired from raycom media on august 11 2006 . also available on one of wstm ' s digital subchannels .\nacquired from raycom media on august 11 2006 . wtom also serves the # 208 alpena market .\npopular former owners include peoria journal star , adams communications , gray television and metromedia .\nkvih is kvii ' s satellite station , licensed to clovis , new mexico . kvih also serves portions of the # 44 albuquerque - santa fe market .\ncan ' t find a community you love ? create your own and start something epic .\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 .\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\nwashington ( ap ) \u2014 a group campaigning for the washington redskins to change their name is sending a letter to broadcasters requesting that redskins not be uttered on the public airwaves .\nthe letter was released wednesday and is signed by more than 100 native american , religious and civil rights organizations . it\u2019s being sent by the change the mascot movement headed by the oneida indian nation of new york .\nthe letter describes \u201credskin\u201d as a \u201cgovernment - defined racial slur\u201d that has been used to disparage american indians \u201cthroughout history . \u201d\nseveral prominent broadcasters , including bob costas and phil simms , have either spoken out against the name or say they don\u2019t intend to use it .\nalso wednesday , the new york daily news announced it will no longer refer to the team as the \u201credskins\u201d on its sports pages . the paper also said it will stop using the team\u2019s indian - head logo .\n\u201cenormously popular and deeply ingrained in sporting culture , the redskins name is a throwback to a vanished era of perniciously casual racial attitudes , \u201d the paper said . \u201cno new franchise would consider adopting a name based on pigmentation \u2014 whiteskins , blackskins , yellowskins or redskins \u2014 today . the time has come to leave the word behind . \u201d\nredskins owner dan snyder says he\u2019ll never change the name . he calls it a source of pride for native americans .\nsave my name , email , and website in this browser for the next time i comment .\npc insanity taken to new , unbelievable heights . all we need now is for the fcc to enter into the fray and this circus performance will be complete ( reportedly com . rosenworcel is somewhat offended by the redskins name ) .\nwith approval still pending of sinclair ' s merger with tribune , sinclair remains no . 1 . spinoffs from that deal push fox up to no . 2 over urltoken tvnewscheck ' s annual ranking by spot\na quick briefing on fcc proceedings affecting tv broadcasters from washington communications attorneys david oxenford and david o ' connor .\ntvnewscheck\u2019s annual multi - part series highlighting emerging tech trends in advance of the nab show . topics : ip workflow , audio , mam / storage , field operations , master control , graphics , cameras , rf , atsc 3 . 0 .\na three - part examination of the revenue , programming and technology strategies of the diginet business .\nwith the spectrum repack and atsc 3 . 0 on the horizen , broadcasters failing to think about sfns now may prove to be quite shortsighted in the future .\n6 / 2006 : fcc approves acquistion of wpbn , wtom , wluc , wnwo , and two translators of wluc from raycom media .\nolli , the osher lifelong learning institute at berkshire community college , presents the ninth annual mona sherman memorial lecture featuring bestselling author and longtime abc and npr political analyst cokie roberts at the mahaiwe performing arts center . wednesday , may 24 , 2017 .\nif you ' d like to leave a comment ( or a tip or a question ) about this story with the editors , please email us . we also welcome letters to the editor for publication ; you can do that by filling out our letters form and submitting it to the newsroom .\nsinclair officials expect the sale , which is subject to approval by the federal communications commission , to be finalized in the second quarter of 2013 .\nwsmh fox 66 , which also services the great lakes bay region , is currently owned by sinclair broadcast group .\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 .\nchwv , 97 . 3 the wave , saint john , new brunswick , is a hot adult contemporary music station that has been a community favourite since launching in 2001 . the wave is saint john\u2019s first choice for local information about events , news and more .\nchsj , country 94 . 1 , saint john , new brunswick has been one of the maritime\u2019s top country music stations since the 90\u2019s and has been serving saint john and area continuously since 1928 . an emphasis on local news , sports and weather and participation in local events , combined with the country sound has made chsj a perennial favourite throughout south western , new brunswick .\nchtd , 98 . 1 has been on the air in st stephen new brunswick since 2001 . located on the canadian border to maine , charlotte fm is an adult contemporary music station that reaches listeners across charlotte county and most of washington county . charlotte fm is focused on \u201cwhat matters\u201d in these communities , from on line to on air , they inform and entertain .\nckbw , 98 . 1 bridgewater , nova scotia has been on the air since 1947 and it\u2019s adult contemporary music format and local coverage reaches along the entire south shore with repeaters in liverpool at 94 . 5 fm and 93 . 1 shelburne .\ncjhk , country 100 . 7 , bridgewater , nova scotia , launched in the summer of 2010 brought country music to the area along with a strong focus on local news and community events .\ncjrl 89 . 5 the lake is in the popular tourist and recreation town of kenora , ontario , which is also known as manitoba\u2019s playground due to its proximity to the provincial border and winnipeg . cjrl was originally launched in 1938 as ckca - am and became cjrl with an ownership change in 1943 . locals and visitors alike have come to rely on cjrl for news , weather sports and community event information .\nckdr , 92 . 7 , dryden , ontario went live in 1963 as a repeater of cjrl in kenora . in 1968 ckdr became an independent , full service radio station and today is the nucleus of a number of smaller communities where regional government services are centralized . total local involvement and an easy to listen to adult contemporary music format serves the communities well and the reach , thanks to repeaters in ignace at 97 . 5fm , hudson at 1450 am and ear falls at 97 . 5 is extensive . this network has been serving north western ontario since 1977 .\nckdr - 2 , sioux lookout , ontario , at 97 . 1 fm has been on air since 1979 . it provides sioux lookout and other northern communities with a full service radio station focused on their community .\nckdr - 5 , red lake , ontario is a major mining center in northern ontario and depends on the station for local news , weather , sports and community event information and sit has since its inception in 1980 . as part of the dryden regional network , red lake enjoys top quality local programming for and about the area .\ncfob , 93 . 1 the border , fort frances , ontario is a river and lake front community serving two countries with an adult contemporary sound and emphasis on news and community happenings in the rainy river district of ontario and northern minnesota . the station dates back to 1944 when it opened as ckfi and in 1955 after a frequency change to 800 am the call sign was changed to cfob . the station also has a repeater at 95 . 9 fm in atikokan , halfway between fort frances and thunder bay , ontario .\ncjuk , magic 99 . 9 thunder bay , ontario was first licensed as a low power station and launched in 2001 . since being acquired from newcap radio by acadia in 2010 cjuk the transmitting power has increased from 37 watts to 250 watts in 2010 . it is a hot adult contemporary music station featuring the most popular current music . the station is also very committed to local coverage and community involvement .\ncjls was now available through cbc as a supplementary station for acceptance of commercial programs . fin hollinger was appointed commercial manager . he had worked in the past as a sports announcer and program producer at cjkl kirkland lake .\ncjls moved its studios and offices to 222 main street . a new 100 foot tower was built at the brooklyn transmitter site . elsie allen was publicity director . ron fraser was news editor . fin hollinger , commercial and merchandising director at cjls since 1939 , left for whld in niagara falls to be promotions director . richard irvine succeeded him at cjls as of may 15 .\nrichard irvine signed with the rcaf . he had been commercial manager and chief announcer at cjls for two years . his duties were taken over by ronald c . fraser . dorothy smith ( ball ) , director of women ' s programs left to live in sydney .\nronald c . fraser , formerly of cjls , was appointed maritimes regional farm commentator at cbc halifax .\npower increased to 250 watts . cbc dominion basic stations : cjfx , chns , cfcy , ckcw , cknb , cjls , ckco , chov , cfbr , cjbc , chex , cfpl , cfco , cfpa , chlt , cfcf , ckrc , cjgx , ckx , ckrm , chab , cfqc , ckbi , cfcn , cfrn , cjrl , chwk , cjor , cjvi . l . l . smith was manager .\nthe dominion and trans - canada networks merged into a single cbc radio service . cjls became an independent after the merger .\non july 25 , cjls was authorized to move from 1340 khz with power of 250 watts ( omnidirectional ) to 580 khz with power of 1 , 000 ( directional ) from a new transmitters site . cjls changed its plans to move to 580 khz and on october 23 , the crtc approved the station\u2019s application ro remain on 1340 khz , but increase power from 250 watts ( omnidirectional ) to 5 , 000 watts dayand 1 , 000 watts night ( directional ) . cjls increased power to 5 , 000 watts day and 1 , 000 watts night from a three tower array at a new transmitter site , located at overton .\non july 27 , the transfer of a 67 % interest in radio cjls ltd . was approved . the shares would move from leland g . trask ( 40 % ) and michael l . trask ( 27 % ) to m . l . trask holdings ltd . as a result , m . l . increased its holding from 6 % to 73 % . this holding company ( m . l . ) was 98 % controlled by michael l . trask . the remaining 27 % of radio cjls ltd . would continue to be held by bruce d . raymond .\nandy newman left cjls to be morning man at cigo port hawkesbury . ray zinck was news director .\nmorning man wayne leslie left cjls to take over the afternoon show at ckcq quesnel .\non canada day , ray zinck and partners gerry boudreau and chris perry ( radio cjls ltd . ) closed on their deal to purchase cjls . cjls received recognition from nova scotia ' s legislature on the first day of the fall sitting . the resolution , which passed unanimously , asked the house of assembly to congratulate the new owners and praised the station for promoting nova scotia music and culture .\non february 1 , gerry boudreau retired . his partners in radio cjls ltd . , chris perry and ray zinck purchased his shares ( each holding 50 % ) . in june , cjls began operating on 95 . 5 mhz in yarmouth . the tower was located at tusket . cjls - am left the air a short time later .\ncjls was given approval to operate a low - power rebroadcast transmitter at yarmouth to resolve signal deficiencies caused by rough terrain surrounding the tusket falls site of the originating transmitter . the rebroadcaster would operate on 94 . 7 mhz with effective radiated power of 50 watts .\non september 16 at 1 : 04 p . m . , cjls changed its branding from the wave to y95 . 5 . the adult contemporary format remained in place .\nthe atlantic living history association is holding a reenactment of the lives of new england planters .\nthere will be demonstrations of making butter , ice cream and candles , and razor and tool sharpening .\nthe reenactment is open to anyone from 10 a . m until 5 p . m saturday and sunday and 10 a . m until 2 p . m on monday .\nthe hunter river isn ' t as well known as some of australia ' s big waterways like the murray or darling .\nin the late 80 ' s brett and linda keeping started a vineyard on the edge of the hunter river near denman .\nmoonan flat ' s byg swig finds inspiration in ' the mighty hunter ' for river stories song .\nfor lifelong bird lover tom clarke the hunter river at stockton sandspit provides a chance for him to work on his greatest passi . . .\nthough the hunter river ' s journey comes to a close where it meets newcastle harbour , the river stories continue to flow on .\na look into john wright , the hunter river and the traditional practice of making brooms .\nhunter valley grammar school director of rowing peter bond is passionate about his sport , and he is passionate about the hunter . . .\nmuscle creek landcare convenor stephen thatcher tells of his personal connection to the hunter river through his bush regenerati . . .\nwendy bowman is an advocate for people affected by mining in the upper hunter region of nsw .\nfifth generation grazier liam mcloughlin reveals his river story to tricia hogbin for abc open .\nmuswellbrook ' s gill warburton has created a story with abc open that started out looking at how scouts help keep the carp popula . . .\ndes collison tells the story of the hall and river crossing at moonan flat for abc open .\nthis video of belltrees station explores the history of belltrees in video , audio and stills .\nhoward archbold exchanged a big city job as an advertising photographer for a shack on the moonan brook which flows into the hun . . .\nartist craig layer draws inspiration for his artwork from the hunter river , creating work with titles such as the mullet run and . . .\nfrom the springs three small creeks are formed called the first , second and third hunter . the creeks join to form the hunter riv . . .\nabc open along with 1233 abc newcastle invite you to share your river story . more \u00bb\nthis site uses cookies . by continuing to use this site , you are agreeing to our use of cookies . learn more .\nregistration and sign in using a twitter , facebook , or google account is temporarily unavailable . please see this post for details .\ntalked to williams about his plans on acquiring wwmb & he ' ll be acquiring nbc station , weyi 25 in flint . wsmh will still be own by sinclair proper . he said he wanted to wait until the fcc greenlights the deals to state his plans on what he will do for these stations ; and he hopes to expand his station portfolio in the near future .\nthis will be interesting to see how this all plays out over time . based on the m & a call sinclair conducted . . . .\narmstrong williams ' new company could be even less connected . . . based on the above article . this is more like a time - brokerage agreement where there is very little room for sinclair to operate .\nif the fcc acts on breaking up jsa & ssa agreements , this may be a simple way for sinclair to cut the cord and\ndump\nextra stations to an entity . . . . almost like cbs was forced to do with viacom back in the 1970s when it was illegal for a network to own a syndication company . armstrong williams ' new company could be even less connected . . . based on the above article . this is more like a time - brokerage agreement where there is very little room for sinclair to operate .\ngiving them high praises . smmfh ! ! they won ' t do that when they be in gigantous debt .\nas for the howard stirk ' s firm , if that is the case , it better be the case . i don ' t want to see yet another sinclair umbrella shell that is secretly calling all the shots , like this new chesapeake entity . imho , i feel very edgy because i think smith is using williams as a poster guy to shut the fcc folks up so they can see more minority owners . i hope this is what williams wants , and it appears he wants to expand under his own stewardship ."]}
{"id": 54681, "summary": [{"text": "al baraka banking group was formed in 2002 in manama , bahrain .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "the company is listed on the bahrain stock exchange and nasdaq dubai , the group offers retail , corporate and investment banking and treasury services in accordance with the principles of the shari'a in 15 countries . ", "topic": 26}], "title": "al baraka banking group", "paragraphs": ["al baraka banking group organization al . . . - albaraka egypt bank | facebook\nal baraka banking group b . s . c ( abg ) and al baraka islamic bank b . s . c\nal baraka banking group obtain a license to establish a new bank in morocco | al baraka bank ( pakistan ) ltd .\nal baraka banking group b . s . c , united nations sign letter of intent\nannual general meeting of al baraka banking group approves cash dividend payouts and bonus shares t . . .\nal baraka banking group ( b . s . c ) is looking to strengthen relations with iraqi banks\nthe group has a wide geographical presence in the form of subsidiary banking units and representative offices in thirteen countries , which in turn provide their services through more than 300 branches . these banking units are jordan islamic bank , al baraka islamic bank \u00e2\u20ac\u201c bahrain , al baraka islamic bank \u00e2\u20ac\u201c pakistan , banque al baraka d ' algerie , al baraka bank sudan , al baraka bank limited - south africa , al baraka bank lebanon , al baraka bank tunisia , al baraka bank egypt , al baraka turk participation bank - turkey , al baraka bank syria and group representative offices in indonesia and libya ( under formation ) .\n\u00a9copyright 2018 al baraka banking group ( licensed as an islamic wholesale bank by cbb ) , all rights reserved .\nnet income attributable to al baraka banking group ' s shareholders increase by 3 % to us $ 35 million i . . .\nal baraka banking group and the bank of london & the middle east ( blme ) sign a memorandum of underst . . .\nmr . yousif has more than 40 years ' international banking experience . he has been a director of abg since inception and the president & chief executive since august 2004 . he is the chairman of jordan islamic bank , banque al baraka d ' algerie , al baraka turk participation bank , al baraka bank ltd . , south africa , al baraka bank egypt , al baraka bank lebanon , al baraka bank syria , al baraka bank sudan and al baraka bank ( pakistan ) ltd , vice chairman of al baraka islamic bank , bahrain and director of al baraka bank tunisia and itqan capital . mr . yousif holds a master of business administration degree from the university of hull , uk .\nal baraka banking group was evolved from the need to have a truly global islamic banking service for the arab world and muslims worldwide . al baraka group has successfully synergized vastly successful islamic banks and financial services companies in the middle east , and north and south africa . . . more\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 t\u00fcrk 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 .\nthe bahrain based leading islamic banking group al baraka banking group b . s . c . ( abg ) and five of its subsidiary banking units received the\nbest islamic financial institution\naward of 2013 , as part of the annual awards that the global finance magazine , which is specialized in banking and finance , awards to international banks and financial institutions . al baraka banking group received the\nbest islamic financial institution in middle east / africa\naward , al baraka bank lebanon received the\nbest islamic financial institution in lebanon\naward , jordan islamic bank received the\nbest islamic financial institution in jordan\naward as well as\nbest islamic retail bank in jordan\naward , al baraka bank limited received the\nbest islamic financial institution in south africa\naward , al baraka islamic bank bahrain received the\nbest islamic financial institution in bahrain\naward and banque al baraka d ' algerie received the\nbest islamic financial institution in algeria\naward .\nal baraka banking group ( b . s . c ) is jointly rated bbb + ( long term ) / a3 ( short term ) on the international scale with a stable outlook . . .\nbahrain al baraka banking group ( licensed as an islamic wholesale bank by cbb ) p . o . box 1882 , manama , kingdom of bahrain tel : + 973 17541122 fax : + 973 17536533\nal baraka banking group , representative office , indonesia ravindo building , 10th floor , jalan kebon sirih , no . 75 , jakarta pusat 10340 , indonesia tel : + 62 213161345 fax : + 62 213161074\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 $\n\u00a9 2018 al baraka bank ( pakistan ) limited all rights reserved . last update : july 2 , 2018\nthe signing ceremony was held at the headquarters of al baraka t\u00fcrk 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 t\u00fcrk participation bank .\nthe bahrain based leading islamic banking group , al baraka banking group b . s . c ( abg ) announced that it obtained the approval of the bank al maghrib ( the central bank of morocco ) to establish a new bank in morocco . thus , the group completed its presence in all the countries of the maghreb , where it now owns banking subsidiaries in in algeria , tunisia , libya and morocco , as well as the african continent in egypt , sudan and south africa . the group has already obtained the approval of the central bank of bahrain to establish this bank\nto be the leading islamic banking group with a world wide presence , offering ; retail , commercial , investment banking , and treasury services strictly in accordance with the principles of sharia .\nmr . adnan ahmed yousif , board member and president & chief executive of al baraka banking group said\nthe subsidiary banking units of our group , through their long history in countries where they operate , have come to be amongst the leading financial institutions in servicing their communities and are most established in terms of their expertise and knowledge of the local markets , which reflect the success of al baraka banking group ' s vision and strategy which are based on enhancing the positions of subsidiary units , strengthening their capital resources and creating strong business relationships between the units , as well as coordinating the business policies and the management of risks and operations and other factors , which create strong and consolidated group\n.\nthe awards were received by mr . adnan ahmed yousif , board member and president & chief executive of al baraka banking group on behalf of the wining group ' s units in a ceremony held in washington at the same time as the annual meetings of the international monetary fund ( imf ) and world bank and was attended by large audience of regional and international officials and banking leaders .\nthe new bank will carry the name of al baraka bank morocco , in partnership with the moroccan bank for foreign commerce of africa ( bmce bank ) , which is one of the oldest and largest private moroccan banks , which was founded in 1959 and located in 22 countries . the new bank will be under the management of al baraka banking group and will operate within its network of subsidiary banking units , which are currently located in 15 countries and in turn own more than 700 branches .\nto consolidate the diverse banks in the group in order to pursue a uniform group strategy in their respective countries , whilst retaining their individual identities .\n\u00a9 al baraka islamic bank b . s . c . ( c ) ( licensed as an islamic retail bank by cbb ) all rights reserved\nal baraka islamic bank - bahrain ( aib - bahrain ) established 1984 in bahrain and up the years has pioneered the development of isl . . .\non this momentous occasion , he sheikh saleh abdulla kamel , chairman of al baraka banking group said :\nwe are very happy with the achievement of abg and five of our banking units in winning this international award , which reflects the leading status that abg enjoys after successful career filled with achievements over the last ten years from one side and the excellent banking position that these units occupy in their countries , their distinguished performance and services , and good reputation in the islamic banking sector locally , regionally and globally from the other side\n.\non this occasion , he sheikh saleh abdullah kamel , chairman of al baraka banking group said , \u201cwe are very pleased to complete the regulatory approvals to establish al baraka bank morocco after obtaining the license from the central bank of morocco . by this we accomplished an important strategic step in the implementation of our future program to cover all major countries in the maghreb by our presence and banking services , and at the same time to expand in the african continent . we intend to take further initiatives in the future towards achieving this goal . \u201d\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 \u201cpreferred trading partners\u201d , and further cooperation in liquidity management , investments , exchanging information and ideas and making use of the network of resources available to each party .\nfor his part , mr . adnan ahmed yousif , member of the board and president and chief executive of al baraka banking group said that entering the moroccan market is a very important achievement , which is considered one of the major markets in the maghreb and africa , and will achieve greater diversity in building assets portfolios and revenue sources for the group , especially that we intend to employ our deep - rooted and unique islamic banking expertise , the extensive banking network of our units and our strong technical , human and financial resources to the success of our presence there . in addition , our banking partnership with one of the oldest and largest moroccan banks is a high added value for the new bank .\nmr . hamad a . al oqab has over 22 years ' experience in finance and auditing . he is chairman of the accounting standards board of the accounting and auditing organization for islamic financial institutions ( aaoifi ) . he is also a member of the boards of al baraka turk participation bank , jordan islamic bank and banque al baraka d ' algerie , algeria ; in addition he serves as chairman of the audit committee of al baraka turk participation bank , as well as being a member of the audit committees of jordan islamic bank and banque al baraka dalgerie and a member of the social responsibility committee of jordan islamic bank . before joining abg in february 2005 he worked at shamil bank as senior manager , internal audit . prior to this he was a member of the audit team at arthur andersen . mr . hamad al oqab is a certified public accountant ( cpa ) and a chartered global management accountant ( cgma ) .\nthe 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 more than 450 branches . al baraka currently has a strong presence in jordan , tunisia , sudan , turkey , bahrain , egypt , algeria , pakistan , south africa , lebanon , syria , indonesia , libya , iraq and saudi arabia .\nthe 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 more than 700 branches . al baraka is currently having a strong presence in jordan , tunisia , sudan , turkey , bahrain , egypt , algeria , pakistan , south africa , lebanon , syria , indonesia , libya , iraq and saudi arabia .\nthe 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 more than 400 branches . al baraka is currently having a strong presence in jordan , tunisia , sudan , turkey , bahrain , egypt , algeria , pakistan , south africa , lebanon , syria , indonesia , libya , iraq and saudi arabia .\nlebanon al baraka bank lebanon s . a . l 2nd floor , center verdan 2000 , rashid karameh street , verdan , beirut , lebanon tel : + 9611 - 808008 fax : + 9611 - 806499\nthe 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 .\n37 years , through our banking unit there , al baraka bank egypt , we are very pleased to provide the main support and sponsorship of the bahrain - egypt expo , which we all look forward to its success and achieving its goals in diversification of trade and investment relations between the two brotherly countries .\n\u00e2\u20ac\u015bin addition to enhancing our relations with our partners , investors and customers we have focused over the past period on modernizing and developing the human , operational , regulatory and technical infrastructures at the group and subsidiary banking units ' levels . we are pleased that a number of banking unit had received many international awards as a result of their excellence and achievements\u00e2\u20ac\u0165 . in concluding his statement , the president & chief executive of abg praised the great efforts exerted by the executive management at head office and the executive management teams at the subsidiary banking units of the group and other concerned parties that led to achieving such excellent results by the group .\nto utilize the group ' s geographical presence to distribute its products and services and promote cross border services .\non the occasion , mr . adnan ahmed yousif , board member and president & chief executive of al baraka banking group , said :\nbased on the importance of the historical and deep relations between the kingdom of bahrain and the arab republic of egypt , we are keen to do everything in our power to promote and develop these relations in all fields . given also our wide existence in the egyptian market , which is witnessing a remarkable boom , since\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\u2019s at bb + ( long term ) / b ( short term ) .\n\u00e2\u20ac\u015bwe also with the grace of allah obtained all the regulatory approvals for merging the branches of al baraka islamic bank in pakistan with emirates global islamic bank - pakistan under the name of al baraka bank of pakistan . the merger will lead to the emergence of a bank that has assets in excess of us $ 582 million and a network of 89 branches covering all major cities and regions in pakistan . this step comes as part of the group ' s strategy to strengthen its presence and operations in promising islamic markets . the merger will create a high value - addition not just for the merged financial institutions , but also for the banking and financial market in pakistan which is considered one of the most important markets in the muslim world\n.\nbranches . 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 . el qaq has over 24 years of experience in commercial banking . before joining abg in august 2014 , mr . el qaq was general manager , international banking & syndications at commercial bank of kuwait , prior to which he was a first vice president at arab banking corporation ( b . s . c . ) , bahrain , deputy chief executive & head of corporate banking group at arab banking corporation ( jordan ) , in addition to serving as member of the board of directors of abc islamic bank 2009 - 2012 . having commenced his career with the housing bank for trade and finance , jordan in 1990 , he subsequently worked with arab bank at its head office in jordan and qatar national bank in qatar . mr . el qaq holds a master of business administration degree from howard university , usa .\nabg ' s indonesia representative office assesses and reports on the potential for the group to do business in the country or to consider the acquisition of suitable local bank / s . the representative office is also responsible for maintaining contact with regulators and major banking groups in indonesia and for preserving the image and brand value of the group . with trade flows between indonesia and many of the countries where the group operates continuing to grow , the representative office pro - actively identifies business opportunities and generates leads that are directed towards abg subsidiaries .\nfor his part , mr . mohammed isa al mutaweh , board member and chief executive officer of al baraka islamic bank said\nwe at al baraka islamic bank are pleased to sponsor the bahrain - egypt expo and look forward to the success of the exhibition as it makes a strong contribution to strengthening the brotherly relations between bahrain and egypt . it is our responsibility to support all that contributes to the progress of the kingdom ' s economy , especially through the development of trade and investment relations with its sisters from the arab countries , and we have strong ties with the egyptian market , and are looking forward to further enhance our joint work and cooperation with our partners there .\nmr . yousif concluded his statement by expressing his thanks and appreciation to the executive managements and all employees of abg and the five banking units for their continuing efforts in raising the status of their units and the group as a whole at the local , regional and international levels .\nthe winning of these awards by abg and its five subsidiary banking units was announced in a final result statement by the magazine ' s award committee , which included in its membership , a number of economists and editors of global finance , international financial advisors and a number of bank managers and experts in the field of banking . abg and its five banking units received these awards for their prominent role in the islamic banking sector , their ability to achieve consistent growth in the future and meeting professional standards in terms of the quality of products and services offered to clients , as well as for their originality and innovation in services and customer service , continued development and innovation in banking operations and other important criteria such as strategic relationships , geographic reach , profitability and robustness of financial position .\nmr . shehab has over 40 years of banking experience with various international financial institutions , both islamic and conventional . he is a member of the boards of banque al baraka d ' algerie , algeria and al baraka bank ( pakistan ) ltd . , pakistan . before joining abg in 2006 he was assistant chief executive officer - operations at bahrain islamic bank , which he joined following a successful career at faysal islamic bank of bahrain ( now ithmaar bank ) , prior to which he worked at bahrain middle east bank and the bahrain offices of american express bank , bank of america and chase manhattan bank , after having commenced his career with habib bank ltd . in 1973 . mr . shehab holds a master of business administration degree from hull university , uk .\nmr . alabdulmohsen started his career in the central bank of bahrain then joined albaraka banking group in 2009 in the treasury and investments department . he started as a money market dealer then managed the banks ' sukuk portfolio . he holds a b . s . in business administration with a concentration in accounting and finance from the american university of sharjah and is a cfa level ii candidate .\nthe growth in the operating assets of the group enabled it to achieve good profit results during the first half of the year 2010 . total operating income amounted to us $ 307 million in the first half of 2010 compared with us $ 302 million for the first half of 2009 , which reflects an increase of 2 % . after deducting all operating expenses , which increased as a result of the group ' s continued spending on expanding its network of branches and upgrading the it infrastructure of the group and the units as well as expenses associated with the launch of the new identity of the group and building up precautionary provisions of affiliate units , the net income of the group amounted to us $ 95 million in the first half of 2010 , an increase of 3 % over the net income of us $ 92 million for the first half of year 2009 . the net income attributable to the shareholders ' equity of the parent company for the first half of 2010 increased by 10 % to reach us $ 54 million compared with us $ 49 million for same period last year .\nas with regard to the quarterly financial results for the second quarter of this year 2010 , the group ' s total operating income amounted to us $ 150 million during the second quarter of 2010 compared with us $ 163 million for the second quarter of 2009 , while group net income amounted to us $ 47 million in the second quarter of 2010 compared with us $ 49 million for the second quarter of 2009 . the net income attributable to the shareholders ' equity of the parent company for the second quarter of this year amounted to us $ 27 million compared with us $ 25 million for the same period last year , an increase of 5 % .\nmr . adnan ahmed yousif added that\nthe first half of the year also saw the completion of the launch of abg new identity , the last of which was completed in sudan , egypt and jordan , and as a result all the banks of the group now carry the abg logo and identity . the new identity , in line with the philosophy on which it is based , requires us to adopt a set of policies and high ethical and professional standards with regard to the offering of innovative and efficient sharia - compliant services and products . to achieve this , we put in place a number of programs and plans which are currently being implemented to embody the theme of the new identity of the group in being partner bank to our customers , investors , and all our stakeholders\n.\nthe total assets of the group amounted to us $ 13 . 6 billion as at the end of june 2010 , compared with us $ 13 . 2 billion as at the end of december 2009 , representing a growth of 3 % . this increase has been reflected in the growth of operating assets ( financing and investments ) which increased by 2 % to reach us $ 9 . 6 billion in total as at the end of june 2010 . customer deposit and other accounts and unrestricted investment accounts witnessed a consistent growth and increased by 4 % from us $ 11 billion as at the end of december 2009 to us $ 11 . 4 billion as at the end of june 2010 , which reflects continued trust and loyalty of customers in the group . total equity amounted to us $ 1 . 7 billion as at the end of june 2010 .\nalbaraka turk participation bank raises additional tier 1 capital by successfully issuing the turki . . .\nnote : profitability rates of growth are for the first half of 2010 compared with the first half of 2009 , while growth rates of balance sheet items are for june 2010 compared with december 2009 .\nindonesia ' s economic growth rate in 2015 is estimated at 4 . 7 % , down a little from 5 . 0 % in 2014 . the current account deficit was once more reduced , to - 2 . 0 % from - 3 . 1 % of gdp , while the budget deficit remained little changed at - 2 . 0 % of gdp . the rate of inflation rose to 6 . 2 % from 4 . 8 % the year before .\nms . nurul bariah chief representative ravindo building , 10th floor , jalan kebon sirih , no . 75 , jakarta pusat 10340 , indonesia tel : + 62 21 316 1345 fax : + 62 21 316 1074 to locate our braches please go on e - network .\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 .\nto provide innovative and high quality research and development into islamic financial products which comply fully with the principles of shari ' a law and islamic values , for the benefit of its customers .\ncurrent accounts : on demand accounts are not entitled to receive profits but do not bear any loss either . they are designed speci . . .\nmurabaha is an islamic form of asset financing and has a fixed term and a pre - determined profit . in a murabaha the bank buys a spe . . .\nbahrain tourism and exhibitions authority , bahrain bourse and the bahrain authority of culture and antiquities .\nit is expected that the major companies and many of the major economic ministries , institutions and bodies in egypt and bahrain will participate in the expo pavilions , which will attract senior officials in the kingdom , businessmen and representatives of major companies from the bahraini and egyptian sides . it will also include many important economic and investment sectors including industrial , financial and investment , pharmaceutical and medical , traditional and therapeutic tourism , real estate and engineering , textiles and carpets , furniture , food industry , jewelry and other business sectors .\nwe offer a wide range of procedures to help you , call us on below contact number .\nafrica | bangladesh | gulf | pakistan zrg international offers products and solutions directly and through a network of partners . our corporate office is located in karachi , the commercial capital of pakistan . the corporate head office deals with sales , marketing , support , development and dealer relations .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ncomments reflect the opinions of the visitor and not those of libyan express , its editorial board or staff .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 . libyan express \u2013 libya news , opinion , analysis and latest updates from libya . all rights reserved . | privacy policy"]}
{"id": 54686, "summary": [{"text": "springhill suites a brand of hotels operated by marriott international .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the chain is geared toward the upper-moderate lodging segment of the hospitality industry and consists of all-suite hotels . ", "topic": 20}], "title": "springhill suites", "paragraphs": ["view information on current and former springhill suites by marriott building locations . find leasing information , previous sales and currently active for sale and lease listings of properties where springhill suites by marriott is located . research springhill suites by marriott information , location photos and more .\nbest value for money : o\u2019hare airport : springhill suites chicago o\u2019hare by marriott ( 410 n dearborn st . )\nawarded to the springhill suites west palm beach , fl for their tireless support of local charities within their community .\nspringhill suites by marriott has been a past or current tenant within the buildings of the following commercial real estate properties .\nawarded to springhill suites erie , pa for being in the top 5 % of the brand in overall guest satisfaction .\nawarded to springhill suites columbia , md for being in the top 20 % of the brand in overall guest satisfaction .\nawarded to springhill suites corona , ca for being in the top 20 % of the brand in overall guest satisfaction .\nspringhill suites houston intercontinental airport \u2022 gold circle award for gss \u2022 lowest problem incidence ( 13 . 1 % ) \u2022 business mix improvement\nlife is full of indulgences at springhill suites . now marriott rewards members can get the absolute lowest rates when booking direct on marriott . com .\n2014 homewood top new hotel of the year homewood suites by hilton springfield , va . 2014 homewood connie award homewood suites by hilton springfield , va . 2014 homewood general manager of the year award of merit chris tyner , homewood suites by hilton springfield , va .\nthis is our guide to finding springhill suites hotels near brooklyn ' s history museum , a museum located at 128 pierrepont st in brooklyn , ny . more nearby hotel chains are listed below .\nthis loopnet springhill suites by marriott 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 .\nbest value for money : the loop : silversmith hotel & suites ( 10 s wabash ave . )\nthe silver award recognizes a property for its outstanding guest service . a silver hotel must maintain an overall gss - guest satisfaction score of between 88 . 5 % and 89 . 9 % . the springhill suites greensboro ended 2007 with an overall score of 89 . 9 % .\nas one of the most innovative hotels in downtown denver , the springhill suites denver downtown at metro state is already making its mark . we hate to brag , but we\u2019re kind of a big deal . take a look at our latest awards and recognitions , and you\u2019ll see why .\nwith the opening of the first fairfield inn and marriott suites hotels , marriott becomes the first lodging company to offer a portfolio of brands .\nspringhill suites pittsburgh latrobe \u2022 platinum circle award for gss \u2022 chairman\u2019s award \u2022 cleanliness of suite ( 96 . 6 % ) \u2022 breakfast ( 90 . 7 % ) \u2022 intent to recommend ( 79 . 8 % ) \u2022 local knowledge ( 94 . 8 % ) \u2022 staff service ( 97 . 2 % )\nstep into stylish , newly renovated suites that are 25 % larger than typical hotel rooms . enjoy inspiring city views , free wi - fi and much more .\nnewport hospitality group , inc . , based in williamsburg , virginia is a hotel management company that operates , 25 mid - scale , select - service hotels throughout the east coast under such well - known brand names as marriott courtyard , springhill suites , hilton garden inn , hampton inn , holiday inn express and holiday inn full service brands . urltoken\nmint location if you ' re headed to walt disney world and plan to rent a car , think about staying at the springhill suites orlando kissimmee , about a 20 - minute drive to the magic kingdom . it offers three pools , mini golf , and a splash pad\u2014plus it has special disney touches , such as mickey - shaped waffles for breakfast . rates for a suite with two double beds start at $ 139 per night ; urltoken .\nmint location located on the top 11 floors of the historic henry w . oliver building , the new embassy suites by hilton pittsburgh downtown is near pnc park ( catch a baseball game ) . rates for a suite with queen beds start at $ 189 ; urltoken .\nfab for families the hotel ' s smallest type of room ( a studio suite ) is 450 square feet\u2014roughly 20 percent larger than other choices in this category . one - bedroom suites are considerably bigger and have a door separating the master bedroom ( which can have a king or two queens ) from a living area with a sleeper sofa . two - bedroom suites are available in many locations . all rooms feature a full - size fridge , a dishwasher , an oven , a microwave , free grocery delivery and plenty of pantry space . and more than 60 percent of the locations are new or have been renovated recently .\nwe investigated the space , satisfaction ratings , starting prices , and kids ' programs at 60 - plus hotel chains so you can book your next trip\u2014whether it ' s to visit family or mickey\u2014with peace of mind .\nfresh idea every monday to wednesday night , families can drop by the lobby for the\nresidence inn mix\n\u009d program , featuring food - truck fare , restaurant pop - in tastings , and a backyard bbq , depending on the night and location .\nmint location the new residence inn miami beach surfside is near the city\u2019s south beach and offers an outdoor pool . rates start at $ 170 per night at urltoken .\nfab for families more than 75 percent of the locations are new or renovated in the last three years . the room itself has a floor - to - ceiling divider between the sleeping area and the\ncozy corner ,\n\u009d with a sofa , flat - screen tv , and mini fridge .\nfresh idea the chain ' s free breakfast buffet has expanded in most locations to include healthier options , such as garden - vegetable , egg - whitebreakfastsandwiches , fruit , yogurt , and oatmeal , in addition to the regular faves like cinnamon french toast and waffles . mint location near many of the historic attractions , hyatt place washington dc / national mall has an outdoor rooftop pool and terrace . rates for a room with two queen beds start at $ 179 per night ; urltoken .\nfab for families there ' s a roomy living area with a microwave , a mini fridge , a couch , and a flat - screen tv . : a floor - to - ceiling desk features a frosted glass divider that separates the spacious living area from the bedroom . the free breakfast includes a yogurt - and - toppings bar , waffles and nutella , and lots of fruit . in the last five years , the chain has showcased more than 2 , 000 pieces of artwork in its lobbies as part of its artnight series .\nfresh idea many locations have recently added a bar where parents can grab a craft beer or a glass of local wine to take back up to the room or enjoy in the lobby while the kids hang out .\nfab for families the hilton garden inn has tweaked the design of its standard rooms in the hotel ' s new properties to make them more family - friendly\u2014providing more counter space , storage for clothes , charging stations , and seating . plus , every room features a keurig . all locations offer free wi - fi and most have pools .\nfresh for fall download the hilton hhonors app to check in using your smartphone and choose your specific room\u2014just as you would pick a seat on an airplane . you might want , for instance , to have a room near the indoor pool . the app also allows you to access your room , using a digital key .\nmint location located in the smokey mountains near dollywood and the wonderworks indoor amusement park , the new hilton garden inn pigeon forge , tennessee , keeps kids entertained with an indoor and outdoor pool featuring a spiral waterslide . rates for a room with two queen beds start at $ 179 per night , urltoken .\n( 150 + u . s . locations ) fab for families you can ' t beat the price for a standard room . starting rates in many areas are less than $ 100 per night and include a free breakfast buffet and pools at most locations . fresh idea the brand has a unique loyalty program , wyndham rewards , that allows you to redeem some of your points for discounts on your stay . mint location stay at the wingate by wyndham atlanta / buckhead to visit the nearby georgia aquarium and zoo atlanta . with plush bedding and marble bathrooms , the location feels luxe . fall rates for a room with two double beds start at $ 139 per night ; urltoken .\nfab for families you don ' t have to splurge on an upgrade for more space and privacy\u2014every room is a suite with a door separating the living area ( the kids ' hangout , with a tv and sleeper sofa ) from the bedroom ( your digs ) . its free breakfast buffet offers cooked - to - order eggs , omelets , and pancakes , plus an oatmeal and greek - yogurt toppings bar .\nfresh for fall napkins with games on them , like a tic - tac - toe board or a word search , keep kids engaged during the free nightly evening reception with snacks and drinks ( wine and beer for you , juice and milk for the kids ) . the chain also made baby - and kid - specific\ndo not disturb\n\u009d signs . all staff received special training on interacting with kids .\nmint location opened in march , the loews chicago hotel woos families with an indoor pool , spacious guest rooms that sleep up to five , and a fab address near popular attractions like chicago ' s children ' s museum at navy pier . kids receive a water bottle , sunglasses , garrett ' s popcorn , and a scavenger - hunt activity book at check - in to take with them around the city . r ates for a room with two double beds start at $ 249 per night ; urltoken .\nmint location at the base of the mountain in bretton woods , new hampshire , the omni mount washington resort wows families with archery lessons , disc golf , fly - fishing , and carriage rides as well as spa treatments , a playground with a carousel and a mini zip line , and a heated outdoor pool . r ates for rooms with two double beds start at $ 289 per night ; urltoken .\nhotels that charge extra for internet access are perceived as taking advantage of guests , especially given the number of places that offer this service for free .\nwhile consumers use social media to complain about how slow internet connections are at hotels , it is not uncommon for hotel guests to praise hotel brands that are known for fast , reliable internet service .\nwhile complaints about internet fees charged by hotels are common , rolling internet charges into a generic\nresort fee\nheightens resentment among hotel guests .\nloyalty club members have come to expect free internet as a perk at their hotel of choice .\nif you book via any channel other than directly through the hotel , call the hotel to confirm your reservation and get the hotel ' s confirmation number for your reservation .\nask the hotel staff if internet is included in the room rate or if there are additional fees so there are no surprises when you check out .\nto make the check - in process quick and easy , have your reservation confirmation , credit card and driver ' s license ready . verify that the rate charged is the rate originally quoted .\nif you have a problem during your stay , report it to the front desk right away - - the hotel staff can ' t help if they aren ' t aware that there is an issue .\nmost hotels have established checkout times ranging from 11 a . m . to 2 p . m . if you need additional time , request it in advance ; otherwise , you may be charged an additional fee .\nthe 2012 north america hotel guest satisfaction index study is based on responses gathered between august 2011 and may 2012 from more than 61 , 700 guests from the united states and canada who stayed in a hotel in north america between june 2011 and may 2012 . [ 1 ] north america hotel guest social media research includes information gathered online from july 2011 through may 2012 , and consisted of more than 86 , 000 online communications across various social media .\nheadquartered in westlake village , calif . , j . d . power and associates is a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research , forecasting , performance improvement , web intelligence and customer satisfaction . the company ' s quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually . for more information on car reviews and ratings , car insurance , health insurance , cell phone ratings , and more , please visit urltoken . j . d . power and associates is a business unit of the mcgraw - hill companies .\nmcgraw - hill announced on september 12 , 2011 , its intention to separate into two public companies : mcgraw - hill financial , a leading provider of content and analytics to global financial markets , and mcgraw - hill education , a leading education company focused on digital learning and education services worldwide . mcgraw - hill financial ' s leading brands include standard & poor ' s ratings services , s & p capital iq , s & p indices , platts energy information services and j . d . power and associates . with sales of $ 6 . 2 billion in 2011 , the corporation has approximately 23 , 000 employees across more than 280 offices in 40 countries . additional information is available at urltoken .\njeff perlman ; brandware public relations ; woodland hills , calif . ; ( 818 ) 598 - 1115 ; jperlman @ urltoken syvetril perryman ; westlake village , calif . ; ( 805 ) 418 - 8103 ; media . relations @ urltoken follow us on twitter : @ jdpower no advertising or other promotional use can be made of the information in this release without the express prior written consent of j . d . power and associates . urltoken # # #\n\u00a92018 j . d . power . all rights reserved . j . d . power is a member of casro and subscribes to the code of standards and ethics for survey research .\nthis site uses cookies . by continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies . review our privacy and cookie notice for more details .\nstandout work in hospitality advertising , digital marketing , public relations to be spotlighted at awards gala feb . 24\nmclean , va . ( february 18 , 2014 ) - the hospitality sales & marketing association international ( hsmai ) is pleased to announce the gold winners of the 2013 adrian awards .\nwinners of these prestigious awards , given to those who have contributed outstanding advertising , digital marketing and public relations campaigns to the hospitality industry , will be honored at the annual adrian awards dinner reception and gala feb . 24 at the new york marriott marquis .\nthe winning work showed that in today ' s omni - channel world , you have to create interesting content that can be shared and engaged with ,\ncommented digital marketing judge , christian walzinger , executive creative director of sapientnitro .\nadditional information , including a complete list of winners , can be viewed below or in the hsmai adrian awards winners ' gallery .\nat the adrian awards dinner reception , co - sponsored by hsmai and expedia media solutions , winners ' submissions will be available for viewing in the\nipad gold gallery\nat several ipad stations via a searchable , interactive site designed by sequence . the gallery will be open during the adrian awards dinner reception and the new , post - event\ncontinue the night\nreception , sponsored by tripadvisor .\nwinners of the gold adrian awards are now considered for platinum adrian awards and the\nbest of show\nawards , the adrian awards ' highest honor . both awards will be announced the evening of feb . 24 .\nadditionally , top winners in each adrian awards category are considered for the travelclick emarketer of the year as well as american express ' loyalty marketing award . those esteemed winners and this year ' s winner of hsmai and national geographic traveler ' s leader in sustainable tourism award will be part of the evening ' s award ceremony .\nfor more information about the 2013 hsmai adrian awards competition and gala , please contact adrianawards @ urltoken or visit urltoken .\nclient : the ritz - carlton hotel company , l . l . c .\nthe hospitality sales and marketing association international ( hsmai ) is committed to growing business for hotels and their partners , and is the industry ' s leading advocate for intelligent , sustainable hotel revenue growth . the association provides hotel professionals & their partners with tools , insights , and expertise to fuel sales , inspire marketing , and optimize revenue through programs such as\n. hsmai is an individual membership organization comprising more than 7 , 000 members worldwide , with 40 chapters in the americas region . connect with hsmai at\nlindsay . stout @ urltoken / natalie . wilson @ urltoken / 214 - 443 - 7586 / 214 - 443 - 7588\nhere ' s how a trade war between the u . s . and china could get ugly\ninnovation is essential to today ' s effective media thinking in a world where messages are becoming instantly global . the annual internationalist awards for innovation in media honor inspiring case studies scored for insights , strategy , and results across all product categories and reflect the way companies market their products around the globe . unlike many awards that cite the best in a single product or media category , the awards for innovation in media enable all case studies to compete equally across all classifications ; winners are those with the highest point scores .\ntoday ' s transparent social media environment has dramatically shifted the rules of\ndoing good business ,\nand global marketing organizations are evolving to address new challenges and opportunities . the assumption of responsibility and the adoption of greater transparency are now critical to how any brand or business plays its proper role in society . yet , is a mix of charitable giving , csr programs , and\ngreen\ninitiatives enough for the demands of consumers in an age of transparency ? more companies are embracing big , sustainable ideas that demonstrate true marketing innovation . their goal is to deeply connect with their customers ' passions and values . when done right , business growth is often a result , as is making a world of difference .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe windy city\u2019s leading hotel booking site , chicagohotels . org , has just announced the winners of its 2012 hotel awards . the main basis of these awards , which were handed out in three different categories , is evaluations the hotels received over the past 12 months from customers subsequent to their stays .\ntook home the accolades . another category , the \u201cbest value for money , \u201d broke the candidates up by neighborhood . the three hotels that received award recognition in each of chicago\u2019s most sought - after neighborhoods were :\nwalked away with the honors . located in chicago ' s lakeview and lincoln park neighborhood , this 2 . 5 - star accommodation drew customer raves for its affordability .\nbest value for money : magnificent mile : affinia chicago ( 166 e superior st . chicago )\nin the categories of best luxury hotels ( 5 - star and 4 . 5 - star hotels ) and best budget hotels ( 2 - and 2 . 5 - star hotels ) , urltoken determined the winners based solely on client evaluations over the past 12 months . those evaluations were compiled from reviews on the leading hotel booking sites : expedia , priceline , urltoken and orbitz .\nhome | help & faqs | view / cancel reservation | press | contact us | hotel directory | webmasters \u00a9 chicagohotels . org , all rights reserved\ntreating others like we\u2019d like to be treated has always been our guiding principle .\n\u00a9 1998 - 2016 marriott international , inc . all rights reserved . marriott proprietary information .\nfind specific reservations , including those made by phone or when not signed in .\nwith intriguing destinations , endless temptations and once - in - a - lifetime experiences , see just how far your points can take you .\nbe near the action at our hotel near marta . catch the game at the nearby arenas like turner field . explore now\nprior to hosting a meeting in one of our two event rooms , make some last - minute adjustments using our business center & apos ; s services .\nour complimentary breakfast buffet serves some of your favorite morning classics such as eggs , fresh fruit , oatmeal and yogurt .\nas the first stop on the atl skytrain , you can be checking into your room just minutes after grabbing your luggage from baggage claim .\nget rewarded for planning ahead ! enjoy up to 15 % off your summer vacation in atlanta when you book 7 days in advance . experience distinct neighborhoods , sporting events , breweries , shopping and more during your stay . there\u2019s something for everyone !\nenjoy instant benefits like our best rate guarantee , mobile check - in , free wi - fi and earn free nights only when you book directly on marriott . com .\nif you\u2019re 62 years or older , you can save at least 15 % on your room rate at marriott hotels .\na part of the exclusive river north hotel collection and a 2018 tripadvisor certificate of excellence award winner .\n150 , 000 sq ft of event space , 5 downtown indy hotels , 6 bars & restaurants , 1 point of contact . effortless meeting planning at marriott indyplace .\nbreak a sweat in our 2 , 000 sq . ft . new fitness center , which offers state - of - the - art cardio equipment & variety of free weights and kettle bells\njump - start each morning in newark , new jersey with our complimentary breakfast featuring fluffy pastries , hearty eggs and fresh fruit .\nafter a long day , enjoy the refreshing waters of our indoor pool , open every season . we also offer a whirlpool to ease aches and help you relax .\npresentations pop in our three meeting rooms equipped with av equipment , high - speed wi - fi and maximum capacity of 60 in the largest space .\ndiscover the best of disney with us\u2014we are a walt disney world good neighbor\u00ae hotel .\nstop by the on - site seattle & apos ; s best coffee bar for your morning dose of caffeine before heading to the area & apos ; s top theme parks .\nsoak up the florida sunshine in style as you swim at our outdoor pool or lounge in the hot tub .\nsimplify business meetings and family reunions in our venue , complete with av equipment and a dedicated event planning staff .\nat marriott , we never stop searching for inventive ways to serve our customers , provide opportunities for our associates , and grow our business . the company that began as a nine - seat a & w root beer stand is recognized today as a top employer and for its superior business operations , which it conducts based on five core values : put people first , pursue excellence , embrace change , act with integrity , and serve our world .\nit all began with an a & w root beer stand . founder j . willard marriott and his wife , alice , got their young business off the ground by quenching people\u2019s thirst during washington d . c . \u2019s hot , muggy summers . good food and good service at a fair price became a guiding principle for hot shoppes restaurants - - and for marriott international as it grew .\nnewlyweds j . willard and alice s . marriott , along with business partner hugh colton , open the first a & w root beer franchise in washington , d . c .\nthe marriotts add hot food items to their menu - - a first for a & w franchises - - and the name\nhot shoppes\nis born .\nthe marriotts open two more hot shoppes , including the east coast ' s first drive - in restaurant .\nin - flight\nairline catering debuts when hot shoppes begins delivery of boxed lunches to passengers at hoover airport , south of washington , d . c .\nhot shoppes , inc . stock becomes public at $ 10 . 25 / share and sells out in two hours of trading .\nmarriott made a historic shift into the hotel business in 1957 . the world\u2019s first motor hotel opened in arlington , virginia , under the management of j . willard marriott\u2019s son , bill . over the next 25 years , marriott became a diverse global enterprise , and bill marriott became a visionary ceo whose leadership transformed the hospitality industry .\nkey bridge marriott opens . two - year - old debbie marriott , bill and donna\u2019s daughter , snips the ribbon .\nmarriott partners with sun line , becoming the first lodging company to enter the cruise business .\nj . w . marriott , jr . is named chief executive officer of marriott .\nthe first jw marriott , named in honor of founder j . willard marriott , opens in downtown washington , d . c .\nj . willard marriott , sr . passes away , and j . w . marriott , jr . is elected chairman of the board .\none company , many brands - - that ' s the innovative model that marriott began building in the late 1980s . from pioneering the extended - stay business to launching distinctive brands geared toward the business traveler to increasing its presence overseas , marriott international broke new ground in its quest to become the # 1 hospitality company in the world .\nmarriott opens its 500th hotel in warsaw , poland , the first western - managed hotel in eastern europe .\nmarriott brings a historic brand into its portfolio when it acquires a 49 % interest in the ritz - carlton hotel company .\nmarriott international co - founder alice sheets marriott passes at the age of 92 .\nmarriott launches autograph collection , a new brand of upscale and luxury independent hotels .\ntoday we are on a mission to shape the future of travel through technology and innovation . from mobile check - in and lobby greatrooms to transforming the meeting experience with our red coat direct app , we are making travel more brilliant for our guests . use the circles below to explore milestones in this era .\nmarriott acquires gaylord hotels brand adding five hotels and approximately 2 million square feet of meeting and event space .\nmarriott debuts moxy hotels \u2013 the new brand is the company\u2019s first entry into the economy tier , three - star hospitality segment in europe .\nmarriott nearly doubles distribution in africa to more than 23 , 000 rooms with its acquisition of protea hotels\u2019 brands .\n2015 : marriott international acquires delta hotels and resorts\u00ae ; becomes the largest full - service hotelier in canada .\nmarriott international acquires starwood hotels & resorts , creating the world\u2019s largest hotel company with 5 , 700 + properties offering more than 1 . 1 million rooms across 30 brands in over 110 countries .\nleft to right : bill , debbie , john , alice , j . willard , richard , stephen , donna , david , karen , sandy , nancy , mary alice & julieanne\nthe purchase of this historic office building in baltimore , md , came with necessary renovations to convert the building into a hotel . due to the age of the building , substantial asbestos abatement and lead removal were required updates . all materials were removed and disposed of properly . certain areas of the building were abated prior to occupant vacating , so the abatement had to occur under a negative pressure situation to control indoor air quality .\nwithin three blocks of baltimore ' s inner harbor ; minutes from area attractions like camden yards and the national aquarium .\nmake sure you read your reservation ' s cancellation policy . thehotelnexus doesn ' t charge a cancellation fee , but many hotels do . the penalty can vary with the room rate that you choose - so read carefully !\nexperience soak up san diego , a march 2016 celebration of the brand\u2019s halo property with breathtaking views of the san diego waterfront . this hotel had the honor of being the 3000th marriott extended stay and select service property for the company .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\nwest shore & boy scout blvd . 2223 n . west shore blvd . , tampa , fl 33607\n333 s franklin st located adjacent to the sail pavilion restaurant and bar . , tampa , fl 33602 - 5331\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\u201call team members truly care and have a passion for guest service . each team member does what it takes to exceed not only our guest\u2019s expectations , but the expectations of other team members , \u201d said sean branch , general manager .\n\u00a9 2018 newport hospitality group inc . all rights reserved . privacy policy & terms of use\none of marriott\u2019s top awards . in order to qualify for the \u201copening hotel of the year\u201d , a hotel must demonstrate strong hotel leadership , financial management , sales and service leadership , community service , team development and team building , and an outstanding opening performance .\nthis prestigious annual award is given to businesses , initiatives , and projects that have had the most significant impact in denver .\n2016 : commonwealth hotels and commonwealth hotels collection named one of the best places to work in kentucky in the large - sized ( 500 + ) employer category .\n2013 : president of commonwealth hotel collection gordon snyder was recognized as the garner b hanson hotelier for lifetime achievement .\n2012 : chairman and founder daniel fay was recognized at the garner b hanson hotelier for lifetime achievement .\nrecognized for opening hotel of the year for hyatt for the hyatt place salt lake city airport .\nrecognized for opening hotel of the year for marriott with the residence inn cincinnati airport .\ncommonwealth hotels , llc was founded in 1986 and is a proven partner in providing hotel management services with superior financial results . the company has extensive experience managing premium branded full service and select service hotels . commonwealth hotels currently manages 43 properties with 5 , 300 rooms .\nawarded to lee byrd for representing the highest level of overall achievement and partnership in the ecommerce discipline .\nawarded to residence inn birmingham / hoover , al for being in the top 20 % of the brand in overall guest satisfaction .\nawarded to residence inn san marcos , ca for being in the top 20 % of the brand in overall guest satisfaction .\nmcr is a premier hotel management company , recognized throughout the industry for our knowledge , professionalism and , most importantly , results . that\u2019s because our shared vision and values are more than just a way of doing business . the rewards bestowed upon our hotel development company engender a pride in the accomplishments of our capable and dedicated staff , along with affirming that our way of doing business is well - rooted and sound . a standout among hotel management companies , our honors include :\nconcord congratulates john luciew , general manager of the courtyard and residence inn lake nona , orlando , for receiving the 2017 diamond general manager of the year award for the courtyard by marriott brand .\nthe diamond general manager of the year award goes to the best of the best , demonstrating achievement in operational excellence and hospitality leadership excellence .\narrival experience knoxville west / bearden , tennessee \u2013 89 . 2 % \u2013 cy knoxville\ncleanliness of suite pittsburgh latrobe , pennsylvania \u2013 94 . 8 % \u2013 shs latrobe\nmaintenance and upkeep pittsburgh latrobe , pennsylvania \u2013 92 . 8 % \u2013 shs latrobe\neach year , marriott has given out partnership circle awards . in the past five years , 23 awards have been presented to only 10 different companies . these are companies that manage their hotels at the top of the brand \u2026 and owner - operators who have led the way in embracing brand initiatives . read more"]}
{"id": 54697, "summary": [{"text": "logik is a washington dc-based maker of e-discovery products .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "in 2009 , logik was named no. 181 to the inc. 500 list , number one among e-discovery companies . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "logik ( e - discovery company )", "paragraphs": ["columbus e - discovery roundtable breakfast ( fri . jan . 20 ) \u2013 \u201cdesigning an effective e - discovery workflow\u201d\nthen there were the \u201ce - discovery gobblers\u201d that continue to exemplify the spate of mergers , acquisitions , and consolidation in the e - discovery marketplace .\ni\u2019ve written about e - discovery project management for technolawyer and that article is available here .\nabout logik : logik is an ediscovery processing company located in washington , dc . logik helps corporations , law firms , government agencies and service providers simplify electronic data sought in discovery requests . logik ' s innovative and highly distributed processing platform , gridlogik , was developed to process all kinds of unstructured and structured data sets such as email databases , spreadsheets , images and ms office documents . combined with their transparent pricing model , logik offers customers the smart way to discover accurate results and make sense of processing costs . find out more at logik . com .\nmany people may claim not to have heard of e - discovery , but in fact , e - discovery has played a starring role in many of the most famous legal battles of the past few decades .\nat our core logik is a document management company focused on developing user friendly software for legal professionals . specifically ediscovery software .\nmedia interested in setting up an interview with a representative from logik should email press ( at ) logik ( dot ) com or call 800 - 951 - 5507 .\nmost discovery still comes in the form of testimony or recorded interrogations . discovery can also involve physical items , like medical exams or a defective product . but increasingly , discovery is focused on electronically stored information ( esi ) , which is why lawyers often use the term e - discovery to distinguish the discovery of electronic records from other forms of discovery .\nare you the founder ? tell us a little bit about the premise of logik .\nthe purpose of this guide is to describe the fundamentals of e - discovery . if you are involved in modern litigation or investigations , you will almost certainly encounter e - discovery . however , we should note that while the legal profession now recognizes e - discovery as a distinct practice area , the word is really an artificial construct .\ndetails are posted on the e - discovery beat blog from exterro and you can also click the registration link .\nwe left that company in 2004 to start logik systems , which we shortened to just logik a few years after launch . our business model was simple : no printing\u2014keep everything electronic / digital and charge a flat per - gigabyte price (\nmichael arkfeld received the e - discovery lifetime achievement award , graciously introduced by hon . shira scheindlin ( ret . ) .\ncurrent listing of states that have enacted e - discovery rules from k & l gates\u2019 www . ediscoverylaw . com , and\nwhat does your business do ? logik helps companies find , organize , process , and make searchable terabytes of digital documents for legal discovery . i always say we sell digital aspirin to attorneys experiencing discovery migraines .\nstate rules of civil procedure for e - discovery from fios , inc . ( which includes a really nice graphic map ) .\nsheng and i didn ' t start logikcull in 2004 . we started logik systems , inc . \u2014\nlawyers have known for almost 30 years that digital documents\u2014especially e - mail\u2014are a key to winning many types of cases . e - discovery is the art and science of collecting , preserving , reviewing , and presenting digital evidence for litigation . though it may seem like an exotic practice area , e - discovery has a long and important history .\nlogik systems , inc . was created to make the process of ediscovery more efficient and less paper - based\nbuilt logik into an inc 200 company in 5 years . then spent the next 3 years building urltoken to automate most of what we did during the previous 5 years .\ni regard tom as one of the most informed folks on state e - discovery rules , and regularly provides updates on the topic such as this one from september 9 , 2010 . i depended heavily on tom\u2019s research when i wrote my article \u201c mining e - discovery stateside \u201d for urltoken .\nthere is nothing whatsoever wrong with any of these shifts in the marketplace . i see it as simply the e - discovery industry growing and evolving .\ne - discovery is really just another way to describe discovery , the process of obtaining and exchanging evidence , or information that might potentially become evidence , in litigation . but as the world has moved almost exclusively to electronic communications , some legal professionals began adding the \u201ce\u201d to make it clear that electronic records were now involved . so at a basic level , e - discovery describes the process of discovery , updated to address the challenges and complications of collecting , reviewing , and producing evidence in the modern , digital world .\nsuper fluper cool to see a company be successful without vc help . you , 37 and logik , are an inspiration to me , and here is plain matter of fact \u2013 urltoken\nthis is a great example for all people trying to start a company . i like the culture logik have developed around their company , it shows that they trust their employees and i am sure that has a lot to do with their success .\nblackstone discovery is logikcull ' s # 2 rival . blackstone discovery ' s headquarters is in palo alto , california , and was founded in 2003 . like logikcull , blackstone discovery also competes in the application software space . blackstone discovery generates 106 % of logikcull ' s revenue .\nsan francisco - - ( business wire ) - - logikcull , the san francisco - based discovery automation company , has . . .\ne - discovery again played a starring role in the 1998 microsoft monopoly trial . in that case , bill gates became whiny , insolent , and defensive on the stand as his own e - mails were read back to him . in these e - mails , recovered from microsoft ' s email servers , bill gates asked his subordinates to think of creative ways to sabotage the company ' s rivals .\nindeed great idea for those posts . is it me or 37 logo and logik\u2019s on have very similar elements ? : )\nas a nifty bonus , every attendee will receive a free copy of the recent page vault report \u201c e - discovery trends 2017 : web content collection . \u201d\ntom allman will be giving his fourth annual fios webcast on the state of the states\u2019 adoption of e - discovery rules on thursday , december 9 , 2010 .\nonce again , grimm made his mark in e - discovery in this wage - and - hour case brought by several mayflower employees . grimm held that the failure of opposing counsel to cooperate and work out disputes on their own was the biggest reason why e - discovery costs were skyrocketing . he strongly advised counsel from both sides to work together and make the e - discovery phase move more smoothly . the parties settled in november 2009 . many judges have followed grimm by advising attorneys before them to cooperate and hold regular conferences before even setting foot into court . the proposed e - discovery amendments to the federal rules of civil procedure also contain a duty to cooperate .\nas you move through this book , there will be some terminology that is specific to the e - discovery practice . here are some of the essential terms to know :\nxact data discovery acquired c : dox , orange legal technologies , and most recently f1 discovery over the last 3 years and they seemed poised for continued growth .\nupdate : archived recording of the webinar is available from encore discovery solutions here .\nlogik\u2019s customer service is excellent and no question is too dumb . they want you to be able to handle and review the data yourself .\n\u201c can you follow the rules ? understanding how the federal rule amendments impact e - discovery \u201d will take place at 12 : 00pm et on wednesday , june 8 , 2016 .\nhere are some notes and observations from this year . as usual , the overriding topics circled around e - discovery but i found some interesting items in the cracks of the midtown hilton .\ni highly recommend registering for tom\u2019s fios webinar on december 9 , 2010 , and make it a point to learn more about how e - discovery rules are being adopted by the states .\nfirst , no corporation that i\u2019ve worked with in the last few years involved in e - discovery has unlimited financial resources . true the legal department may enjoy a little more latitude in spending than other departments because of the pressures of corporate litigation , but unfortunately , a lot of that money is not spent on thorough , carefully considered e - discovery tools or scrutinized workflows .\nbrett burney will be participating in an e - discovery roundtable breakfast on friday , january 20 , 2012 in columbus , oh . brett will be joining geoff wilcox of black letter discovery , marc fulkert of jones day , and joe grespin of techlaw solutions . details below :\nbefore logikcull was a tech start - up , it was a highly profitable company called logik that helped law firms with discovery . and by highly profitable , i mean $ 3 million a year in profit from 2004 - 2009 with just seven employees . but , when the recession hit and business began to dry up , wilson and yang pivoted and began investing company cash to build logikcull .\nthanks for the article . i don\u2019t know much about the legal industry , but i propose dropping the \u201ce\u201d and just calling it discovery . it seems like this is the way discovery should be done . if anything deserves an awkward spelling it\u2019s the old tree - churning way : )\nbrett burney will be participating in a webcast sponsored by exterro entitled \u201c advances in e - discovery project management \u201d on tuesday , march 19 at 1 : 00pm est / 10 : 00am pst .\nthe topic is a popular one these days . many legal professionals \u201cmanage\u201d projects everyday , but the intricacies of e - discovery require that we adopt traits found in the technical discipine of project management .\nattenex opened up new ideas for how legal professionals could attack a large collection of documents in different ways than a linear list . we affectionally called the attenex interface the \u201cpetri dish\u201d of e - discovery .\nan excellent it perspective on e - discovery today from ira winkler entitled \u201c arrogant lawyers : the greatest threat to your organization . \u201d winkler is a well - respected writer on corporate information security . \ufeff\nthis chapter describes and defines electronic discovery , or \u201ce - discovery , \u201d for anyone involved in the processes of litigation or investigations . it should provide an introduction and overview of the basic concepts and terms you will need to begin any conversation around the practice of electronic discovery . following chapters will dive into more nuanced and specific issues within the process of managing electronic evidence in litigation .\nlocation : black letter discovery 10 w . broad st . suite 575 columbus , oh 43215\nunderstanding e - discovery begins with understanding the federal rules of civil procedure . don ' t worry - we ' re not going to make you take a civil procedure class . however , it is important to understand that the federal rules of civil procedure describe and define the discovery of electronic information . in fact , the rules have been updated twice already to address the specific concerns of electronic discovery .\nbut this year , i had the pleasure of meeting e - discovery luminary skip walter who just recently joined fti . mr . walter was the founding ceo of attenex which really originated visual analytics for document review .\ncompared to this old school process , andy\u2019s new technology saved time , kept data more secure and opened up new use cases beyond e - discovery . customers would be able to speed up the e - discovery process so it takes minutes or hours rather than weeks , cutting manual labor and associated costs . in other words , the product did a lot more than legacy systems , and he wanted to capture the additional value .\ncompared to this old - school process , andy\u2019s new technology saved time , kept data more secure , and opened up new use cases beyond e - discovery . customers would be able to speed up the e - discovery process so it takes minutes or hours rather than weeks , cutting manual labor and associated costs . in other words , the product did a lot more than legacy systems , and he wanted to capture the additional value .\ni\u2019ve witnessed the same scenario in corporate environments concerning e - discovery that winkler describes in the first few paragraphs such as \u201cinformation security staff traditionally look at their role in the e - discoery process as ensuring the integrity of the data\u2026\u201d and \u201cmany people are intimidated by their organization\u2019s lawyers \u2013 they just want to follow orders and gather the data . \u201d\nfor example , in just about every corporation that i\u2019ve worked with involving e - discovery , the it professionals have an extensive and thorough handle on e - mail . but when it comes to managing individual documents and files ( word , pdf , excel , ppt , etc . ) i have yet to find a secure , relevant and professional structure around the management of those documents . corporations rarely use any kind of document management system or if they do , it\u2019s poorly implemented , and often circumvented to the point of uselessness . that certainly doesn\u2019t help the process of e - discovery .\ninformation governance is a more recent addition to the edrm . in recent year , large organizations have begun looking for ways to reduce e - discovery costs before litigation happens , which means managing esi from its initial creation through its final disposition .\n2011 - 06 - 18 - lp315 - newa mrs . beverly thomas is president of regional contracting services in washington , dc . she started the company in july 2001 and currently manages the sales and marketing for the company . mrs . thomas is also responsible for the company\u2019s charitable contributions and the company\u2019s community outreach efforts . mrs . thomas received her in depth operations management , sales [ & # 8230 ; ]\nat that point , discovery was done by literally printing out every potentially relevant email for attorneys to sift through .\nperhaps the most sweeping change was to frcp 26 ( b ) ( 1 ) regarding proportionality and the scope of discovery . rule 26 ( b ) ( 1 ) was rewritten to limit discovery to that which is \u201cproportional to the needs of the case\u201d and provided five factors for courts to consider . this amendment redefined the scope of discovery so that parties must address concerns about whether the amount of discovery is reasonably necessary to resolve the case fairly .\nlogik started out as a desire to do something better ,\nsays andy wilson , co - founder and ceo at logik .\nwe worked for a long time in the ediscovery industry , watching the large vendors shuffle along , and we saw the mind - boggling inefficiencies . we saw insanely high rates . we saw a better way and we took a chance on it .\nwhat\u2019s your goal with the company ? not too long ago i was a naive entrepreneur thinking that one day i would eventually sell our company for an absurd amount of money , making everyone in the company rich . but i realized that 1 . although a huge cash payout would be nice it would have to be for the right reasons and 2 . if we are building a successful , profitable and fun company , why sell ? so , my goal is to continue building a successful , profitable and fun company . if we ever decide to sell our business it will be for the right reasons and with the right company .\nthat ' s exactly the formula logik continues to follow . fast processing + smart work + happy employees x extremely happy customers = 181 . at least , according the 2009 inc . 500 list .\nthe company ' s new slack feature allows attorneys to search and review communications from the increas . . .\nlogikcull , the san francisco - based technology company that helps attorneys find evidence faster and p . . .\nlogikcull automates discovery so you can find documents faster , eliminate down time , be more productive and secure your data .\nthe result was logikcull , which is trying to make electronic discovery ( ediscovery ) cheaper and available to smaller firms .\nand that ' s how the idea for logik systems , inc . began\u201413 years ago over a $ 7 plate of hunan chicken ( extra - spicy ) at a hole - in - the - wall\ni had the privilege of attending the inaugural corporate e - discovery hero awards celebration hosted by zapproved , d4 , and a few others . the \u201chero\u201d part was a little cheesy , but the event was enjoyable , with brad harris doing a fine job emceeing the event .\n\u201cwe don\u2019t work with just any customer , because some customers can negatively affect your company culture with theirs . \u201d\nthe ediscovery world is consolidating at a rapid pace . may alone saw morae legal merge with clutch group , xact data discovery acquired by f1 discovery , discovia merge with lighthouse ediscovery , and altep bought up by advanced discovery . that\u2019s four notable ediscovery m & as in just a few weeks\u2014and that\u2019s just the most recent history . a database of ediscovery deals put together by\nof course , this case is an extreme example , but e - discovery is a fact in matters of all sizes . in fact , digital evidence is playing an increasingly important role in even family law and criminal cases . as we all live increasingly digital lives , we are all leaving a daily trail of electronic evidence that often tracks our every move . and it is all available for discovery .\ni vividly remember when the attenex platform came across my desk . i opened the amlaw tech supplement in 2003 and got enraptured in the cover story on skip walter and then law firm preston gates & ellis on how they were working with this new fangled concept called e - discovery .\nin 2005 , two consultants , george socha and tom gelbmann created the electronic discovery reference model . the name is clunky , and the model is by no means perfect , but it is the best and most commonly accepted description of the e - discovery process . not all litigation will follow all of the steps described ( and new steps have been added over the years ) , but it remains a useful guide .\nthe only problem was that every time i got to the booth i\u2019d get interrupted by other potential corporate customers coming to ask questions . that lead to some great conversations , but i\u2019ve got to find another avenue to get some really deep technical answers to e - discovery in office 365 .\nhappy birthday logik systems , inc . thank you for helping us realize our true mission and vision with logikcull . may you rest in peace . and thank you to everyone for helping to make this dream become a reality .\nfor litigation discovery , internal investigations , arbitrations , mergers and acquisitions , information governance , and intelligent document archiving to name a few .\nwinkler comments on how he has witnessed companies \u201ctry to image the data so that you cannot search the data with text based tools . there seems to be an attitude that if we can\u2019t find the data , they can\u2019t either . \u201d and while i agree with winkler that this is still unfortunately the attitude of many lawyers today , it\u2019s not because the lawyers are arrogant , it\u2019s because lawyers freely admit that they have no idea how an e - mail archiving system works ( or even if the company has one ) , don\u2019t know how their company\u2019s network share drives are set up , have no clue about the company\u2019s backup procedures , and couldn\u2019t tell you what e - mail system they\u2019re using .\nlogikcull is a system that makes it quick for legal professionals , such as attorneys and paralegals , to manage documents for their discovery anywhere .\nwashington , dc , august 11 , 2014 - logikcull announced today that it will bring its cloud discovery & investigations platform to box . with this integration , box users will be able to seamlessly transfer documents & metadata from box into logikcull for the purposes of discovery & investigations .\nanother company that was obviously greatly inspired and influenced by 37s . not worrying too much about the competition is a great advice !\nthis is ridiculous ,\nwilson recalls saying to yang not long after .\nlet ' s start a company .\n( 4 - traders . com ) logikcull , the san francisco - based technology company that helps attorneys and busine . . .\n8 - person , dc - based ediscovery company ranks # 181 on the 2009 inc . 500 with 1 , 100 % growth\none of the most important questions in e - discovery today is how to properly and comprehensively collect web content and social media evidence . like e - mail , social media is one of the richest sources of relevant information about any litigation matter but many lawyers don\u2019t understand how to properly collect it . we resort to old - school tools like the \u201cprint screen\u201d button , or \u201cprint to pdf , \u201d but those tools are inadequate at collecting all the metadata and source information baked into the web .\nlogik began in the dining room of andy wilson ' s apartment as a simple , straight - forward idea . provide a faster , more accurate and more budget - friendly way to process ediscovery data . the hard part was inventing the technology .\nnow obviously , \u201ccontent\u201d is practically what it deals with at every level , seeing as they manage \u201cinformation . \u201d but it doesn\u2019t fret about e - mail messages or documents from the standpoint of what they contain \u2013 they are much more concerned about how and where the data is stored ( e . g . e - mail sub - folders & archives , network shares , what directories can they exclude out of a backup , etc . ) legal cares about the content of data first and then concerns themselves with where it can be located .\ni\u2019m thrilled to be presenting a webinar hosted by encore discovery solutions tomorrow ( friday , june 11 , 2010 ) entitled \u201c ediscovery project management . \u201d\nit is also important to consider whether the acquiring company will operate at the same level or toward the same ends you\u2019ve come to expect .\nit was great to meet with president zoltan horvath ( who is super - nice although his name is perfect for being a villain in a flash comic ) , adam novick and the energetic laura marques and we had an excellent conversation about how the legal profession is still wrestling with load files and the need for simpler e - discovery tools .\neasily upload discovery data produced to you , like concordance and relativity databases . upload cloud data , like documents in box . com , from within logikcull .\nandy and his co - founder sheng yang set out to rebuild logik from the bottom up , leveraging automation and software to streamline the process of managing digital information so companies could do it themselves without needing an expensive third - party vendor . andy counted 2 , 500 steps that were required to fulfill a client request as a services business . his goal was to cut that down to three steps or less with their saas offering . this would make it fast and easy for corporate legal teams , law firms and investigators to organize , search through and review a lot of unstructured data , a process they refer to as e - discovery .\nandy and his cofounder , sheng yang , set out to rebuild logik from the bottom up , leveraging automation and software to streamline the process of managing digital information so companies could do it themselves without needing an expensive third - party vendor . andy counted 2 , 500 steps that were required to fulfill a client request as a services business . his goal was to cut that down to three steps or less with their saas offering . this would make it fast and easy for corporate legal teams , law firms , and investigators to organize , search through , and review a lot of unstructured data , a process they refer to as e - discovery .\nfronteo ( formerly ubic ) gobbled up essential discovery last november but has still been working through a re - branding after ubic acquired techlaw a couple of years ago .\nlauralee guerrero is the vp of people & places at logikcull , where she focuses her efforts on creating a distraction - free workplace with a kickass culture . she started her career as a recruiter at mckinsey & company , and has since held various positions in human resources . in her last role , she headed up hr & facilities at turnitin , an education technology company based in oakland , where she helped grow the company from 130 to 400 + employees .\nlegal / law news : 8 - person , dc - based ediscovery company ranks # 181 on the 2009 inc . 500 with 1 , 100 % growth\nas andy built a longer and longer list of use cases beyond traditional e - discovery , he started training the sales and account teams to accelerate product adoption within existing accounts by expanding the number of use cases . more use cases meant more users would want access to logikcull and more data would be brought into the software , giving andy two separate levers to upsell customers . in one example , andy sold a corporate legal team on the traditional e - discovery use case and expanded to six departments afterward . \u201cwe just said \u2018hey , could you introduce us to the tax team ? we talked with customer x and they have this problem , and apparently logikcull is really good for that issue . \u2019 before you know it , it starts working its way up . \u201d\nsheng yang is chief technology officer & cofounder at logikcull . com , which he launched in 2004 with ceo and cofounder , andy wilson . he is the visionary behind logikcull\u2019s discovery automation technology , which makes discovery and other data - intensive projects as simple as drag - and - drop . sheng earned his bachelor\u2019s in computer engineering from virginia tech .\nhow do paralegals fit into the scheme of things . ( i\u2019m trying to tie in a paralegal\u2019s job to your company and why they should call you . )\nthey specialized in helping lawyers with what legal types call\ndiscovery ,\nor the process of sifting through emails and documents to find things relevant to the case at hand .\ndon ' t let opposing counsel or judges impose a set pattern on the process . just because one approach has worked for them in the past , doesn ' t mean it ' s always the right way to proceed . in addition , don ' t let the other party ' s timeline get in the way of what you need to do . the rules clearly state that , \u201cmethods of discovery may be used in any sequence , \u201c and \u201cdiscovery by one party does not require any other party to delay its discovery . \u201d\nlogikcull makes online discovery very simple and less expensive . you can simply drag and drop files into logikcull and in a few seconds , they are securely uploaded to logikcull\u2019s cloud service .\nleadersportfolio002 - 1 e . hunt burke is a member of the fifth generation of his family to operate burke & # 38 ; herbert bank & # 38 ; trust company , virginia\u2019s oldest bank . he has worked at the bank in a variety of roles since the age of 13 and as a full time staff member for 29 years . mr . burke is [ & # 8230 ; ]\nsome observers , even those associated with traditional software , have portended a similar evolution from on - premise to cloud to specialized cloud in the area of e - discovery , where , to paraphrase pombriant , good terminology is also corrupted to the point it becomes useless . other parallels between crm and legal technology applications abound - - and consuming the q & a with that context makes for a worthwhile thought experiment .\nworking out of a dining room has its advantages ,\nlaughs sheng yang , logik co - founder and cto .\nlate night after late night we had munchies and soda readily available . while the sugar fueled the work , it was the desire to start something new , interesting and compelling that drove us on day after day . the high ranking by inc . magazine is a really nice compliment to the technologies we ' ve developed to help fill the gap in the industry . what it tells us is that our customers see the value in what logik offers . and that ' s the best compliment there is .\nbut one little tiny note i did catch is how each of these powerhouses are reacting to relativityone \u2013 which seemed to be an annoying , murmuring elephant in the room with a lot of e - discovery service providers . while folks from these larger service providers above were excited about the prospects of relativityone , most of the smaller , regional service providers were still fuming at the prospect of kcura undercutting their business models .\nas significant as the amendments were to the federal rules of civil procedure , i believe it\u2019s even more important at the state level , although many folks overlook them . in fact , i\u2019ve had litigators tell me they don\u2019t have to worry about that \u201ce - discovery stuff\u201d because their case isn\u2019t in federal court , even thought they\u2019re sitting in a state that has adopted the frcp amendments almost word - for - word .\ndesiree rogers was appointed ceo of johnson publishing company in august , 2010 . rogers has known the company for over 20 years through personal relationships with the johnson family and comes to the position with an extensive track record in brand rebuilding . most recently , rogers served as the white house social secretary for president obama where [ & # 8230 ; ]\ni was hoping to talk with microsoft a little more at the show . almost every single corporate client i work with today is either using office 365 or gsuite on the backend and in - house counsel want to know how they can utilize the e - discovery tools built into those platforms . and with microsoft , we\u2019ve all been anxious to see how they incorporate the well - respected equivio tools into their advanced ediscovery tools .\nin 2004 sheng and i met for some quality chinese food in virginia to discuss what would become logik . prior to logik , we were working for a small legal printing company helping to destroy rain forests . no seriously , we would print hundreds of thousands of emails to paper , so that massive legal teams could manually review each page . very efficient ; ) ( odd fact : i worked on the microsoft antitrust litigation and at one point was printing out bill gates\u2019 email for a few weeks . he is very long winded . ) after a few years of doing this and inhaling enough toner to paint your entire house black a few times over i decided i needed out and to find a better way to solve this problem . i mean , why would you \u201cprint\u201d electronic documents to paper ? why not just print them to\nandy\u2019s saas business has far eclipsed his old services company , and now , armed with a new $ 10 million funding round , the future of logikcull looks brighter than ever .\nit is easy to start using logikcull and the pricing structure is predictable and affordable . most of the users in my company needed only a small briefing before they . . .\ndespite arriving late to customer discovery , andy points out that it\u2019s had a powerful impact on his business , especially when he adds up the dozens of pricing experiments he\u2019s conducted over the years .\nthe old rule 26 ( b ) ( 2 ) ( c ) ( iii ) was clear that a court could limit discovery when the burden outweighed benefit . however , new rule 26 ( b ) ( 1 ) , implemented by the december 1 , 2015 amendments , takes the factors in these old requirements and puts them at the heart of any discussion about the scope of discovery .\nldiscovery probably did more to mess with the heads of us e - discovery industry nerds with their new re - branding smushed together logo with krolldiscovery . i remember kroll\u2019s reinventions through the years with marsh & mclennan , and altegrity , but now this is just a little weird . not to mention that ldiscovery has been on an absolute tear over the years with acquiring or merging with alphalit , renewdata , turnstone solutions , credence corporation and more .\nlp424b katherine founded diamond mind in 2002 , as an outgrowth of her consultancy , the marketing insights company . in less than two years , the company had a portfolio of over $ 30m in annual processing volume . before venturing out on her own , she spent over 14 years as senior marketing manager for the international consulting firm , andersen [ & # 8230 ; ]\nlp401 - a marty engle , founder and chief executive officer of the engle group , has been leading teg for more than 25 years . through her direction and vision , the company has evolved from a small , highly respected computer training company to a leading it support services provider serving a broad range of government customers , from usda to [ & # 8230 ; ]\nin june 2010 , accessdata acquired summation and plunged the software into its \u201cdark years\u201d as the company struggled to find how \u201cdocument review\u201d complimented their highly - esteemed ftk forensic tools and utilities .\nlp406 - b steven founded ntiva , inc . in 2004 and serves as the company\u2019s president . before starting ntiva , steven ran a highly successful it consulting company that grew organically throughout his high school and college years . steven\u2019s love for technology , natural customer service skills and dollars and sense business acumen laid the key foundations to success . add [ & # 8230 ; ]\nlp406 - a mr . anthony w . parker is the owner and president of parker tide . mr . parker founded the company and grew it from a small personnel agency to a solutions based federal government contracting company with projects in 16 states . mr . parker is responsible for the strategic direction and overall management of parker tide . he is [ & # 8230 ; ]\nleadersportfolio004 - 3 brian h . hajost has most recently served as a consultant to the company . from february 2007 until june 2008 , mr . hajost served as executive vice president of cryptek , inc . mr . hajost served as chief operating officer of the company from december 2003 until june 2006 and president from june 2005 until june 2006 . prior [ & # 8230 ; ]\nanother important fact to understand is that the the united states has a long tradition of broad discovery , which allows litigants to request a wide range of information and document types for almost any matter . attorneys in other countries are likely shocked and horrified at the amount of information discoverable in u . s . courts , as many countries have much more restrictive rules and regulations regarding the discovery of personal or private information .\na few things come to mind : 1 . we are the highest ranking ediscovery company on the inc 500 ever at # 181 2 . we are the proud creators of the ediscovery ninja (\nleaders - porfolio - 219 - 2 rick marcotte joined dlt solutions as ceo in 2004 , after serving on the board of the company since early 2003 . he led a management buyout of the company in october 2005 . previously , marcotte led the sales and marketing efforts as vice president at troxler electronic laboratories , where he successfully expanded business with key state [ & # 8230 ; ]\ne - discovery has played a starring role in the world of sports as well . in 2015 , new england patriot ' s quarterback tom brady instructed his assistant to destroy the cellphone that he had been using . brady ' s act was judged to be willful obstruction of justice and ,\na deliberate effort to ensure that investigators would never have access to information that he had been asked to produce ,\nleading to a four - game suspension for the star .\nin december 2006 , significant amendments to the frcp shaped the landscape for how e - discovery works today . among other changes , the 2006 amendments redefined discoverable material ; encouraged early attention to issues relating to ediscovery ; introduced the concept of \u201creasonably accessible\u201d ; provided a procedure for asserting claims of privilege and work product after production ; and provide a mechanism for\nsafe harbor\nlimits on sanctions related to loss of esi as a result of routine operation of computer systems .\nthat same year , the recession hit and andy made an unconventional decision . he decided to shut down logik\u2019s core business and transform the company from a services business model to software - as - a - service ( saas ) . even though his business had been highly successful , andy realized it was ripe for disruption . \u201cwe saw the future and it was not humans managing hard drives and creating databases . that\u2019s going to be done by software . software can do a better job , and it\u2019s going to do a better job , \u201d he says .\nthat same year , the recession hit and andy made an unconventional decision . he decided to shut down logik\u2019s core business and transform the company from a services business model to software - as - a - service ( saas ) . even though his business had been highly successful , andy realized it was ripe for disruption . \u201cwe saw the future and it was not humans managing hard drives and creating databases . that\u2019s going to be done by software . software can do a better job , and it\u2019s going to do a better job , \u201d he said .\nleadersportfolio004 - 1 steven k . griessel , 49 , has served as chief executive officer of the company since october 1 , 2008 . mr . griessel previously served as a consultant to the company for sixteen months , investigating possible strategies and structures to unlock long term shareholder value . mr . griessel started his first business , a sports marketing firm , at the age [ & # 8230 ; ]\nleaders - porfolio - 215 - 1 joseph payne brings more than 15 years of leadership and a proven track record with high growth software companies to eloqua . his focus at eloqua is to drive the company & # 8217 ; s strategic direction and to oversee all operations of the company . joe\u2019s broad experience base in delivering software solutions for marketers gives him a unique [ & # 8230 ; ]\ni have found that summation gives me the ability and confidence to stand my ground against opposing counsel demands because i know that my processing engine ( ftk , under summation\u2019s hood ) is world - class , my database is sound , and summation generates detailed audit logs i can use to demonstrate exactly how data was handled by users\u2026this is crucial because it allows smaller law firms such as mine to compete vigorously with government and larger law firms that have deeper e - discovery support and resources .\nyou can register for the ediscovery project management webinar at encore discovery\u2019s website . even if you can\u2019t attend in person tomorrow , still sign up as encore graciously provides an archive of recorded webinars that can be accessed later .\nyes , but not yet . urltoken launches in august @ ilta in dc . as for training , logikcull is a product that requires very little training ( i . e . less than 15 minutes ) . we are also starting to host a monthly ediscovery dc meetup (\n2011 - 08 - 13 - lp323 - newa robert blakely is the president of northern woods tree service , ltd . he began the company in 1977 with the goal of performing the highest quality work at a reasonable cost . mr . blakely\u2019s vision for the company and his interest in arboriculture are rooted in his childhood experiences growing up on a small , multi - faceted dairy [ & # 8230 ; ]\nleaders - porfolio - 229 - 1 prior to founding clovis , greg diamond served as executive vice president of millioneyes and built the company from inception to acquisition in a 16 - month period . greg was responsible for sales , marketing and business development . from september 1998 to may 1999 he was at prolink services , llc , a telecommunications application development company , where he was [ & # 8230 ; ]\nleadersportfolio002 - 2 my name is kris appel and i am the founder and president of encore path , inc . , a baltimore , maryland - based medical device company . i created the company in 2006 to commercialize and sell cutting - edge , research - based stroke technologies . the university of maryland , baltimore is leading the pack in creating neural regenerative technologies designed to help stroke [ & # 8230 ; ]\nmake your sales comp as simple as possible . sales reps are motivated by money , which is a good thing , because you need money to grow your business . so keep it brain - dead simple ( e . g .\nif i sell $ 10 . . .\nandy had one other rule of thumb . he thought that in order to get lawyers to be willing to change their habits , the company would need to provide orders of magnitude more value than existing solutions .\n2011 - 06 - 25 - lp316 - new torsten seling is founder and partner of solar4leesburg and president of seling remodeling specialists . he formed the company with dr . mary haberl and meg seling in march of 2000 . since then , solar4leesburg has been featured in the washington post , the loudoun times mirror , and leesburg today . the company was a finalist for louden county best business [ & # 8230 ; ]\nthe rule change that got the most attention was rule 37 . the amended rule 37 ( e ) allows sanctions for failure to preserve esi , but limits sanctions for failure to preserve so that negligence , even gross negligence , will not be sufficient for imposition of most severe penalties .\nthis web based all in one processing and review tool is new onto the ediscovery scene \u2014 we first saw it at legaltech in january and then got to test it in beta before its release a couple of months ago . logik , the company behind logikcull , set out 4 years ago to turn ediscovery review on it\u2019s head and , with outside the box thinking and pricing by the document instead of the gigabyte \u2014 it has . you pay monthly for a subscription based on the number of documents you have uploaded , with no extra charge for multiple users . tell me another vendor that lets that happen .\nany advice for someone considering starting a business ? forget the resume , hire smart and highly resourceful people that fit in with your company culture . oh , and don\u2019t try and do it all . you can\u2019t .\nlogikcull ' s mission is to empower legal teams of all sizes & technical capabilities to efficiently organize , search , and collaborate on document collections for discovery & investigations , from anywhere . every day , legal teams around the world effortlessly upload discovery data sets of all sizes , like microsoft outlook email databases , office files & cloud data , to logikcull . using logikcull ' s culling intelligence\u2122 engine , these data sets are automatically organized and made searchable , so that legal teams can quickly discover the facts of their case from their computer , phone , or tablet . headquartered in washington , dc , logikcull is a privately held technology company . to learn more about logikcull , visit urltoken .\nleaders - porfolio - 226 - 2 my name is kris appel and i am the founder and president of encore path , inc . , a baltimore , maryland - based medical device company . i created the company in 2006 to commercialize and sell cutting - edge , research - based stroke technologies . the university of maryland , baltimore is leading the pack in creating neural regenerative technologies designed to help stroke [ & # 8230 ; ]\ni was expecting something akin to \u201ce - billing\u201d platforms like legaltracker ( formerly serengeti ) or tymetrix but this was much more focused on the spend involved in the matters hosted in catalyst insight . it\u2019s a nifty \u201cportal\u201d that will certainly be helpful for any corporation or organization that has standardized on catalyst .\nleaders - porfolio - 221 - 2 as the company\u2019s founder and ceo , susan has led the company since its inception . named among fortune magazine & # 8217 ; s 2009 list of most powerful women and is among nine entrepreneurial women chosen by ernst & # 38 ; young to participate in the firm & # 8217 ; s exclusive winning womentm program . prior to the judgment group , susan was a founding member [ & # 8230 ; ]\nleaders - porfolio - 221 - 1 when bob founded primescape solutions , inc . , in 1998 , he was guided by a vision : to create a company totally committed to the success of the client . how was he to achieve this ? the key , he realized , was in the workforce : he had to establish a company whose employees & # 8220 ; bought into & # 8221 ; this vision . to do [ & # 8230 ; ]\ndiscovery is the legal process governing the right to obtain and the obligation to produce non - privileged matter relevant to any party ' s claims or defenses in litigation . in other words , it is the legal procedure by which parties are required to exchange information and evidence with one another in state and federal courts . while we primarily describe discovery in the context of litigation , the process is also essential to investigations , arbitrations and , generally , other forms of dispute resolution whereby parties must gather facts .\narguably , the most important 2006 amendment was simply to include the words \u201celectronically stored information\u201d on the list of information that is discoverable throughout the discovery process . specifically , frcp rule 34 dictated disclosure and discovery related to \u201cproducing documents , electronically stored information , and tangible things or entering onto land , for inspection and other purposes . \u201d the phrase \u201celectronically stored information\u201d is broad enough to cover all current types of computer - based information and intended to be flexible enough to encompass future changes and technological developments .\nlogikcull makes litigations and investigations faster and cheaper by being cloud native and very simple to use . it is a cloud - based discovery tool that empowers companies as well as forward - thinking law firms to bring their ediscovery needs into the modern world .\ne - discovery ' s history arguably begins in february of 1989 , when oliver north stood trial on twelve counts related to lying to congress about his role in the iran - contra affair . one of the most damning pieces of evidence that led to north ' s trial was his own email . specifically , emails that north had deleted from his computers at the national security council . the email server in the white house kept archives of all sent and received email and the deleted emails became evidence for the committee investigating the iran - contra affair and subsequent trial .\n2011 - 04 - 02 - lp304 - willem - polak willem polak is owner and ceo of potomac riverboat company , based in alexandria , va . the company operates water taxis between georgetown , alexandria , mount vernon , national harbor and old town , increasingly serving d . c . \u2019s tourism and water transportation needs since 1983 , and received the \u201cgolden dome\u201d award for \u201cexcellence in service . \u201d an experienced entrepreneur , mr . polak , [ & # 8230 ; ]\nthe top 10 competitors in logikcull ' s competitive set are everlaw , blackstone discovery , lexbe , disco , relativity , capital novus , exterro , ayfie , nuix and percipient . together they have raised over 247 . 1m between their estimated 1 . 8k employees .\n2011 - 07 - 30 - lp321 - new mrs . freeland is president / chief executive officer of a - tek , inc . effective with the recent acquisition of the company . prior to acquiring a - tek , mrs . freeland , was founder and former chief executive officer of rgii technologies , inc . , an information technology , systems integration and engineering solutions company who & # 8217 ; s myriad of customers included nine presidential cabinet agencies of the [ & # 8230 ; ]\nmichelle price is the vp of design at logikcull , where she is responsible for the design of the company ' s customer - first instant discovery platform . she is a veteran of intuit where she co - founded quickbooks ' self - employed product as the principal ux designer . a seasoned designer , she has led many marketing and design initiatives for organizations including intuit and epocrates , and also was a small business owner . she obtained a bachelor ' s of fine arts at the san francisco art institute ."]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "sarris candies", "paragraphs": ["today , gardners candies has 10 retail stores in pennsylvania . gardners candies stores are beautifully decorated with taste - tempting candies that some have described as\nsimply out of this world .\nthe 14th annual \u201csarris candies run for alex\u201d race will be in bentleyville on june 2 , 2018 at 9am .\nultimately , they raised $ 8 , 000 , and sarris , president of sarris candies , remembers thinking that they should do the same thing in other schools .\nworking with sarris is wonderful ! love the products , the staff , and easy ordering ! we look forward to christmas and easter as we always have a sarris candies holiday fundraiser .\nsarris has focused on managing growth , while maintaining the old - fashioned values and customer service standards set by his father . here\u2019s how he marries cult appeal to sarris candies\u2019 mom and pop image with scale in growing the sarris brand .\nfor more than 50 years with various additions to its retail store and factory , sarris candies has grown from founder frank sarris\u2019 basement into a $ 45 million company with 500 employees , during peak season .\nbeginnings sarris candies , originally founded by frank sarris . at first franks ability to make amazing mixtures of chocolates was just a hobby . one to be shared with friends and family , unknowingly soon to become the multimillion dollar corporation know to as sarris candies . 1960s boom production by 1963 sarris had outgrown its small basement selling area . sarris had upgraded to a small to medium sized shop just nextdoor to his household . now selling 8 times as much as his original sales . within the next 5 years that profit would expand by 81 % . ice cream shop ? in 1982 , with the help of frank sarris ' s son , the first official sarris ice cream parlor opened . many people traveled from several different areas to try the mixture of a sarris chocolates and ice cream mixture . most popular among the most popular items at sarris candies these are the\nall star ' s\nthe deluxe assortment chocolate covered pretzels chocolate truffles peanut butter meltaways resources urltoken urltoken urltoken local fund raising unlike many other big name candy factory ' s sarris candies plays a big role in fund raising the community . in 2014 sarris donated over three thousand dollars to children who couldn ' t afford candies at easter time . sarris candies dominic johnson\nprepare your order and call sarris candies at 1 - 800 - 255 - 7771 . phone orders are taken from 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm est monday - friday .\nsarris candies inc . is a chocolate manufacturer and wholesaler with a retail store and ice cream parlor in canonsburg and over 360 participating retail outlets in the tri - state area .\nsarris candies , known for not only its superior rich taste , but adherence to high quality standards and exceptional customer service for over 50 years , has evolved into the epitome of the american dream .\nthat\u2019s how sarris candies got into the fundraising business in the 1970s . today , it offers fundraising programs to schools , churches , groups and athletic teams in ohio , west virginia , pennsylvania and beyond .\n) loves the amazingly detailed paintings on the walls . thank you , sarris for always delivering\ngardners candies inc . 2600 adams avenue p . o . box e tyrone , pa 16686 phone : 1 - 800 - 242 - 2639\nsarris candies offers secure online transactions . we employ the latest in security software to encrypt all of your confidential information . simply visit our online store and begin making your selection . when you are finished go to our checkout area and follow the instructions .\ni thought you might like to see a memorial for frank h sarris i found on findagrave . com .\ni ' ve been going to sarris as long as i can remember . there is no better chocolate .\nfrank began by producing small amounts of chocolate in his basement for friends and family , and then as word spread , he began making more and more for the local market . frank and athena married soon after and sarris candies was born in the basement of their canonsburg home .\n) , memorial page for frank h sarris ( 22 sep 1931\u20131 mar 2010 ) , find a grave memorial no .\nsarris has the best chocolate around pure and simple . i will be munching your chocolate down for years to come .\nour orchid room offers a look at many exotic and breathtaking species , including miniature orchids and our barbara tisherman slipper orchid collection , curated in collaboration with the orchid society of western pennsylvania to be one of the world\u2019s definitive slipper orchid resources . also on display is the unique phalaenopsis frank sarris orchid , dedicated to the memory of the founder of pittsburgh\u2019s sarris candies inc . \u2014 a beloved trustee , benefactor and friend .\nspring break get away ! we have enjoyed sarris candy for over 30 years , we now live in wv and made the 2 hr + trip to tangers then finished @ sarris for an ice cream break . this was first time trip for\ngardners candies grew over the years by expanding its product line to satisfy customer needs . our stellar reputation is built upon quality products at affordable prices and a commitment to customer satisfaction .\nwhen bill sarris was in high school \u2014 he was class president \u2014 his class needed to raise $ 2 , 000 .\nbest candy you will ever eat . amazing and the chocolate is so smooth and rich . i eat nothing but sarris chocolate !\nallergy alert : sarris products are produced on equipment shared with peanuts , tree nuts , soybeans , milk , eggs and wheat .\norder our made to order 3 gallon container of your favorite sarris ice cream for your next party , get together or any occasion .\nia . can ' t wait for him to share my favorite chocolate with all his friends . thank you sarris from indiana ! \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ngardners candies ice cream parlor and candy museum 30 w . 10th st tyrone , pa 16686 phone : 814 . 684 . 0857 hours : monday - saturday 9 : 30am to 9pm sunday 1pm to 9pm .\nathena sarris simms is like chocolate\u2014impossible not to love\u2014and , appropriately , her family\u2019s company , sarris candies , makes some of the best . since graduating from w & j , simms has been influential in the growth and recognition of the multi - million dollar candy company . if you tried to attach a descriptive title to her position with sarris , you might come up with something like \u201cdirector of marketing and sales supervisor as well as catalog producer and editor along with web site designer and anything else you need her to be . \u201d of course , an easier way to say this would be \u201cjack of all trades , \u201d which is exactly how she describes herself . when simms began work at sarris , the company needed just a handful of people to take orders , even at the busiest times . now , even during the summer months , a slow time for any candy company , sarris has a staff of 20 people to field orders for their delicious confections .\n\u201cif you go to the ice cream parlour inside , you must , absolutely must , try the sarris version of\nmagic shell .\n\u201d in 25 reviews\nworking as a forklift operator by day and candy maker by night , the son of greek immigrants realized that one or the other , his candy enterprise or his career , had to end . thankfully for the thousands of\nsweet - tooths\nthat enjoy sarris chocolate , frank sarris quit his job and started stirring batches full time .\nsarris candies , known for not only its superior rich taste , but adherence to high quality standards and exceptional customer service for over 50 years , has evolved into the epitome of the american dream . you might say it all started when frank sarris found a sweetheart . as a young man trying to win the affections of the lovely athena , frank presented her with a gift as sweet as she was , a box of chocolates . athena ' s face lit up as she lifted the lid and frank knew he was in love . he also knew he could make better chocolate . frank began by producing small amounts of chocolate in his basement for friends and family , and then as word spread , he began making more and more for the local market . frank and athena married soon after and sarris candies was born in the basement of their canonsburg home . working as a forklift operator by day and candy maker by night , the son of greek immigrants realized that one or the other , his candy enterprise or his career , had to end . thankfully f\nthank you ( and your family ) for maintaining the wonderful quality of your chocolates and other candies over the years . everyone who tries them agrees that they are the best . i send people to your ice cream parlor and store if they are going to be anywhere near pittsburgh .\ni lived on first st in canonsburg for 20 years . we moved to henderson , late in 2006 . i have been ordering holiday candy from sarris for years , since we moved . i share it with my co - workers and they love it . a lot of them asked for information on sarris . i am hoping you will see more orders from the las vegas area !\nthis is definitely my favorite chocolate shop . we enjoy the festive atmosphere sarris creates during the various holidays throughout the year . don ' t forget to try the old fashioned ice cream shop .\nthe top 10 competitors in sarriscorporate ' s competitive set are lerro candy , lerro ' s candy company , palmer , sarriscandiesfundraising , edwards - freeman nut , candies by dorcas , hershey , mars , candy crate and philly sweettooth . together they have raised over 0 between their estimated 108 . 8k employees .\nhaving a party ? order a sarris ice cream cake . choose one or more of your favorite flavors for a delicious ice cream treat . ( please order 2 days in advance of pick - up . )\ngardners candies is over 100 years old and credits its success to pike ' s philosophy of giving customers rich quality products and great service , and striving to make the best even better . we take pride in celebrating over a century of providing pleasure , quality and happy experiences for candy lovers the world over .\na great event consisting of a 5 mile run , 2 mile run and 1 mile fun walk . it features a huge chinese auction and variety of food served afterwards . and of course the sarris chocolate fountain !\nthe top 10 competitors in sarriscandiesfundraising ' s competitive set are lerro candy , lerro ' s candy company , palmer , sarriscorporate , edwards - freeman nut , candies by dorcas , gertrudehawkchocolates , john & kira ' s , stutz candy and sweetashleys . together they have raised over 0 between their estimated 1 . 1k employees .\nat sarris today . i bought $ 90 worth of easter candy , an egg , a med size bunny and the 2 bags eggs and the rest small novelties . when i checked out i asked the girl for 4 s\ngardners candies was founded in 1897 by a sixteen - year - old boy named james\npike\ngardner in tyrone , pennsylvania . the young entrepreneur operated out of a small store in downtown tyrone . pike later added a horse - drawn wagon so that he could transport and sell candy , popcorn and peanuts at local fairs and carnivals .\nas a first - time fundraising chairperson , sarris made the whole experience easy and manageable . any work involved was well worth it , due to the high quality of the product being sold . we will definitely participate again next year !\nwe love your chocolate easter eggs . . . we were introduced to your chocolate in 1996 and ever since then our children have never had an easter without their sarris easter egg ! even though they are now 27 and 24 years old . . . they have to have their sarris chocolate egg ! lol . . . now we have 2 grandsons that will begin to enjoy their eggs each year too ! thanks so much for giving us a great tradition from you to us !\nit does not matter how old you are to enjoy sarris . go for the candy , go for the ice cream . it doesn\u2019t matter . you cannot go wrong . the hard top sundaes are the best and i bet you cannot leave without\n\u201cwe manage this constantly \u2014 that growth factor , \u201d sarris says . \u201chey , we love to grow . everybody does . that lets you hire more people . it lets you buy better . your costs go down in one sense , but it\u2019s a difficult task when you\u2019re into a perishable item .\nthere is ice cream and there is sarris . for normal ice cream days , the neighborhood ice cream parlor will do but when the heart wants sarris , there ' s just one place . . the 15 mile drive down to this little family owned business is like the journey to oz . my mind is always heady with anticipation for the entire time that it takes to get there and by the time i park and join the line ( there ' s almost always a line ) to order my ice cream sundae , my eyes are almost always bigger than my stomach . i almost always end up with their biggest sundae , i always lose the battle of me vs . giant 3 scoop sugar and cream exploration , ask for a lid and bring it back home with me and enjoy over the next few days . . until the heart wants sarris again . i don ' t wish they were closer . i love the anticipation , the drive down the familiar long windy roads and the ritual . their ice cream is the best . . but sarris , really is for the child in you . their store , their candy , their decorations , the delightful red booths , the giant ice creams , their super reasonable prices ( on ice cream ! the chocolates are a tad bit pricey ) , the soft toys . . it ' s all just a big wonderland for the child that constantly lives in my heart . oh dear . . my heart wants sarris . . . . . road trip time ! wohoo !\nsarris candies is a wonderful little candy shop that is pretty much the heart of pittsburgh / washington county . my boyfriend and i came here an hour before it closed on a sunday night . they store is beautifully decorated with all types of chocolates and other decor . we were super pumped about the chocolate stanley cups ! the line for the ice cream was pretty long ( basically the whole length of the store ) , but it went pretty quickly ! one scoop of the ice cream goes a longgg way . so if you don ' t want a lot , i recommend one scoop or even the kids size . i had one scoop of the peanut butter cookie dough in a dish and my boyfriend had the chocolate chip cookie dough . so delicious !\nmany family members have helped to build the business into the chocolate empire that has become a canonsburg landmark . today , the sarris chocolate factory and ice cream parlour in canonsburg cover an area the size of a full city block , with over 100 yards of chocolate , penny candy , ice cream and life - like plush toys .\nat any given moment , people all over the united states are concurrently experiencing the sarris brand , be it through the 2nd grader selling for his school fundraiser , the woman who picks up an affordable indulgence for herself at the grocery store , the man shopping for that last minute gift at hallmark , the elderly woman picking up a prescription at cvs , the busy mom shopping online who wants chocolate delivered right to her door , or the business man looking to give his clients a sweet gift of appreciation . in today ' s world of accelerating product proliferation , endless customer choice and growing variety in the marketplace , a great brand is a necessity , not a luxury . taking a long term approach , a great brand can travel worldwide , transcend cultural barriers , and speak to multiple consumer segments simultaneously . capitalizing on these points , bill sarris recognizes the potential of offering sarris ' products in a greater realm and in different facets of the business in order to reach a broader audience with added customer convenience .\nwe have been doing sarris fundraisers for about 20 years . we appreciate how simple the whole process is from ordering forms to returning forms and even the delivery where the orders are packed indivdually and stacked in alphabetical order ! the profit percentage is very generous and allows us to make a good profit on even a small number of sales .\nsarris ' at the top of the list of sweet stops to make in canonsburg ! if you are a fan of chocolate , ice cream and sweets in general , you ' ll love it here . you can enter through the ice cream parlor or through the candy shop , but both are connected . either way , it ' s a choice you won ' t regret ! i grew up in canonsburg . call me biased , but sarris ' was the best treat you could get as a child and i would still agree with my 12 - year - old chocolate - loving self . the candy shop has a huge assortment of chocolate confections as well as gummies , insanely large stuffed animals , every flavor jelly bean you could ever imagine , and a chocolate castle that weighs over a ton . the only drawback i can think of is that the price has risen over the past few years . although things can be a bit pricy , the quality is certainly present . on the other side is the ice cream parlor . the line can be a bit long at times , but it usually moves pretty quickly . the milkshakes can be made with any of sarris ' flavors and they are huge . a classic at the ice cream parlor is the sarris ' hardcap , which is liquid chocolate that hardens as it is poured on ice cream . you really can ' t make a bad choice when it comes to the ice cream menu . there ' s a ton to see here , and it ' s a fun place to check out if you ' ve never been . kids and adults alike will enjoy seeing the array of sweet treats at sarris ' , and you ' ll definitely leave with a smile !\nthe high quality of her w & j education made simms feel prepared for entering the world of big business and made her confident that she could succeed . \u201cthe level of education at w & j far exceeds that of any other small college , \u201d she says . simms feels that her w & j education prepared her to change careers and succeed in any environment . but rest assured , she has no plans to leave the family business\u2014we all will be enjoying her delicious chocolate and candies for years to come .\nwe participated in the online fundraising program . this program enabled friends and relatives of our preschool families participate in our fundraiser . i heard comments from parents that they liked the option of having the sarris candy fundraiser on line for relatives who live out of town . the process was simple and easy . thank you for offering the online ordering program to us .\nif you ' re looking for heaven - look no further than sarris candies . this is a perfect day trip to get out of the city . it was my first ever visiting the canonsburg location . i ' ve heard so many good things about their ice cream and candy shop . we opted to get ice cream first . it wasn ' t too busy for a saturday afternoon , so there wasn ' t a line . i ordered a black raspberry milkshake . they loaded up the milkshake with plenty of ice cream and whip cream . it was delicious ! ! after we ate our ice cream - we shopped for some sweet treats . it was candy heaven ! they literally have everything you can imagine . it ' s like a scene out of willy wonka / charlie and chocolate factory . i stalked up on lots of pretzel candy treats to review on twistburgh . i will definitely be going back again soon .\nyou might say it all started when frank sarris found a sweetheart . as a young man trying to win the affections of the lovely athena , frank presented her with a gift as sweet as she was , a box of chocolates . athena ' s face lit up as she lifted the lid and frank knew he was in love . he also knew he could make better chocolate .\nthis has been a favorite place since my college daysi also enjoy bringing the entire family here for a nice treat . the old fashioned ice cream parlor never disappoints . grab a scoop or two of your favorite flavor and enjoy the same chocolate hard top that ' s used in the candy confections . the decor is charming and the chocolate is world class . thanks sarris for so many find memories\nwe can ' t come to pittsburgh without coming to sarris ' s . it has been the place my kids want to go anytime we come to visit the in laws in pittsburgh . they love having the ice cream with hard cap topping . a single scoop is huge and more than plenty . they also have a wonderful store filled with lots of candy and chocolate . definitely heaven for the kids .\ni love coming here ! i work a short distance from sarris , so every so often we will come here for ice cream after lunch or to pick up chocolate for a special occasion ! there ' s an amazing selection of candies and chocolates , including a sizable sugar free section for me to get some gifts for the diabetics in my life . the whole store is colorful and fun , with the walls having amazing paintings of gumdrops frolicking near a candy castle or some chocolate moose living carefree in a field of lollipop trees . super fun and super beautiful . the products are all great , too ! i gravitate towards their chocolate covered pretzels , but they ' ve got what seem like a thousand types of chocolate in various shapes - especially during the big candy holiday seasons , such as christmas or easter ! the ice cream parlor is whimsical and fun as well . all of the ice cream is amazing , and they have plenty of space for you to enjoy it in the parlor . the scoops are pretty big , so be prepared if you get it in a cone !\nover the years , frank never forgot the quaint soda fountains of his youth , which sold ice cream and penny candy . in 1982 , with the help of his son bill , he created his very own old - fashioned ice cream parlour complete with period - style , red and brass booths and shimmering crystal chandeliers . each year , thousands of people come from miles around to sample sundaes and other cool treats made with sarris ' homemade ice cream and toppings .\nmy wife and i visited sarris because we had heard great things about the ice cream . looking at their menu i was disappointed to see they didn ' t have any options which incorporated their delicious chocolate covered pretzels . that to me seemed like it would be an easy call and a customer favorite . maybe they will add it in the future . i ordered the chocolate chip cookie dough . my wife had a chocolate milkshake . mine was good , but nothing special really . my wife ' s milkshake was pretty below average . it was very thin and kind of just tasted like chocolate milk . overall the ice cream was a disappointment . definitely not on the level of page ' s . i will say i really liked the different chocolate items and their fun stuff at sarris . it is a fun place to stop after a dinner or to take your family to . there are some items that you can ' t find anywhere else and would make great gifts for young kids .\ni ' m slacking . . . you mean to tell me i haven ' t reviewed sarris yet ? ! a recent visit to canonsburg found me over in sarris territory . everyone familiar with this little town i refer to as pleasantville knows when you enter the town from the highway , you hang a right and there she is . a nice big candy store with candy for days . . . chocolate figurines , a chocolate display , novelties and lord have mercy , ice cream . the only way i can describe sarris ice cream is ridiculous . where else can you order a scoop of cookies and cream that is the size of a mountain and has what seems to be half a package of oreos in it ? ? ? heck , some of the cookies in it are darn near whole . it ' s just sinfully delicious . if cookies and cream isn ' t your thing , they have a variety of other flavors . side note : caramel cashew is another yummy one . they have sundaes , milkshakes , parfaits and splits as well . order a sundae and you ' ll get a vanilla wafer thingy that is sooo crunchy and yummy with the ice cream . gosh . mouth is watering . especially on these warm summer days , do yourself a favor and just , get here . drive over , park , walk across the street , open their doors , walk in and just take it all in . whatever you do , don ' t leave without trying their ice cream ! !\nsarris is a hidden gem in canonsburg . their ice cream parlor is the best in pittsburgh . whenever we have friends visiting pittsburgh , we take them to sarris and everyone is always very satisfied ! their chocolate covered pretzels are the best in the world . i always buy lots of boxes of those to give at christmas time to relatives in new jersey . the s ' mores is also very good . their milk chocolate is just rich and delicious , so anything they put it on is delicious . their ice cream parlor is also worth a visit . their sundaes are huge ! a two scoop sundae such as the odd couple can easily be shared between two people . they do not skimp on their scoops . i just had the one scoop of vanilla ice cream with milk chocolate hard cap and wow was that big . i couldn ' t even finish it ! the milk chocolate hardens on the ice cream but then melts in your mouth creating a heavenly experience . their prices are also very reasonable . make sure you stop by here to satisfy that sweet tooth !\nsarris makes great milk chocolate . you can buy it all around the region , and it ' s especially prevalent during the holidays . the chocolate covered pretzels are out of this world and many of the meltaways are worth having . i tend toward the peanut butter and cashew . i ' ve only been to the actual location a few times , but never had a bad experience . it ' s fun to look around and see the giant chocolate castle . most recently , i decided to be my own easter bunny and have some chocolate shipped to where i live now . 2 day shipping . my only complaint is the use of packaging peanuts . most companies i order from have moved away from them , so it was a little cringey opening a large box full . otherwise excellent work all around .\neveryone should visit sarris at least once ! what a cute little ice cream parlor and retail chocolate . i plan on buying various goodies from their retail chocolate section for the holidays . we have stopped in a couple different times for ice cream , the prices are very reasonable . last time we went i got the candy man sundae . . . chocolate ice cream , hot fudge , walnuts , whipped cream , cherry and pirouette style cookie . my his and made his own 3 scoop sundae . you can choose any of their ice cream flavors , toppings and extras . these make your own sundaes are actually a better deal price wise then the already created ones you can choose from . they also serve shakes , malts and cones . there are inconsistency in the way the sundaes are made . one time they give you tons of sauces and the next time hardly any . i think their training could be improved in that area . no military discount here .\ni have friends who bring hard cap over when they visit , which is so incredibly delicious , but living in the north hills , i ' ve never actually had sarris ice cream or stepped into the store until this past weekend . boy , was i in for a treat ! it ' s the most amazing candy store , and there are also tons of plush animals and toys . a kid ' s dream ! i came in looking for a gift for my 2 year old nephew , but there were so many options i just ended up purchasing a gift card . you can get them in any denomination at the front counter . then i had to grab an ice cream cone . i ' m an oreo / cookies and cream fanatic , so i ordered 1 scoop of cookies and cream ice cream in a waffle cone . the portions are extremely generous . 1 scoop was more like 3 or 4 scoops . i was in shock when they handed it to me . also , their cookies and cream is made with chocolate ice cream . everything about this cone was a dream - the size , the taste . it was filled with large chunks of cookies , the ice cream was super rich and creamy , and the cone was crisp and flavorful . luckily , my sister and her family live minutes from here , so i will have plenty excuses to come back .\nthank you for fulfilling this photo request . an email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request\noops , something didn ' t work . close this window , and upload the photo ( s ) again .\nmake sure that the file is a photo . photos larger than 8mb will be reduced .\nall photos uploaded successfully , click on the < b > done button < / b > to see the photos in the gallery .\nthe sponsor of a memorial may add an additional 10 photos ( for a total of 30 on the memorial ) .\nyou are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial .\nthe email does not appear to be a valid email address . verify and try again .\nthis flower has been reported to site administrators for review . the flower will remain visible until an administrator has reviewed it .\nquickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried .\nfor memorials with more than one photo , additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab .\nall photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage . to view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added , click the photo to open the photo viewer .\nflowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the flowers tab . to add a flower , click the \u201cleave a flower\u201d button .\nuse the links under \u201csee more\u2026\u201d to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery , city , county , etc .\nremove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $ 5 . previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option .\nsave to an ancestry tree , a virtual cemetery , your clipboard for pasting or print .\nthanks for using find a grave , if you have any feedback we would love hear from you .\ngreat news ! 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the other candy stores are so over rated ! i was at a local store when i saw the cashew meltaway egg , so i bought it for myself . by far the best ever ! thank you , i know i will be back for more . . .\nour old - fashioned ice cream parlour is complete with period style chandeliers and brass booths and is big enough to accommodate large groups . take a look at our menu which includes a tempting selection of cool treats and homemade toppings made fresh daily .\nfor people who can\u2019t make up their mind , we\u2019ve created a special twin dish . one scoop of chocolate ice cream with marshmallow sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream with hot fudge sauce . topped with whipped cream , chocolate jimmies , and a maraschino cherry .\nfor chocolate lovers all over the world . two scoops of doubly rich chocolate ice cream smothered with hot fudge and maple walnuts . topped off with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry .\nhere\u2019s a real island delight ! two scoops of delicious vanilla ice cream with waves of pineapple fruit and marshmallow sauce . topped with whipped cream , toasted coconut and a maraschino cherry .\nour mini - banana split . two super delicious scoops of vanilla ice cream topped with pineapples , strawberries and banana slices . laced with whipped cream , chocolate jimmies and a maraschino cherry .\ntwo delicious scoops of our creamy rich vanilla ice cream kissing under a blanket of hot fudge and butterscotch sauce . topped with whipped cream , chocolate jimmies and a maraschino cherry .\nthe strawberry lover\u2019s dream . one scoop of strawberry ice cream and one of vanilla surrounded by a field of strawberry sauce topped with a cloud of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry .\nfor the real chocolate lover . one scoop of each : chocolate , chocolate chip and double chocolate smothered with hot fudge and fresh roasted nuts under a blanket of whipped cream , chocolate jimmies and a maraschino cherry .\na super get together . two scoops of french vanilla ice cream and one of chocolate , all smothered with strawberries and hot fudge . we top this one off with a mound of whipped cream and a cherry .\nthree creamy rich scoops of vanilla and strawberry ice cream surrounded by strawberry , pineapple and blueberry toppings with a mound of whipped cream and a cherry .\nyou\u2019ll know why we call them \u201cbig tyme\u201d when you dig into three scoops of our creamy delicious ice cream surrounded by your favorite sundae topping with a mound of whipped cream topped with a maraschino cherry .\nwe start with three generous scoops of our rich creamy ice cream . vanilla , chocolate , strawberry , pineapple sauce , and a shovel of nuts . if that\u2019s not enough , we top it off with clouds of whipped cream , chocolate jimmies and a maraschino cherry .\nan \u201cold fashioned\u201d mug of your favorite soda topped with one scoop or two of rich and creamy ice cream of you choice . if that\u2019s not enough , we\u2019ve added a cloud of whipped cream and a cherry . a sweet treat to remember .\ncalled\nold fashioned\nbecause we make them that way . we take syrup and blend it with a little of our ice cream to make a thick and creamy base . then we jet in the soda and add one or two delicious scoops of the ice cream of your choice . we top it off with a cloud of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry . sodalicious !\nthe richest and creamiest shakes around . we start with a huge portion of ice cream ( two scoops ) , add fresh whole milk and your favorite flavoring to give you the richest and creamiest shake you ' ll ever taste . or choose your favorite flavor of ice cream and make your own special mix . if you like your shakes extra thick , just add an extra scoop .\nthere ' s nothing like a nice scoop of ice cream , or 2 , or 3 . get your favorite flavor ( s ) scooped into one of our dishes to enjoy the cold and creamy sweetness your way .\nyou can now pre - order ice cream cakes online ! create your own or order from our showcase . click here to order today .\nby 1963 , frank had outgrown his basement and built a small candy shop next door to his house . five years later , the house was demolished to make room for an even bigger candy shop and he and his wife , athena , settled into an apartment above the store .\ntake a look at our chocolate fantasyland complete with a 1 , 500 pound chocolate castle made by hand here in our canonsburg factory . we have a vast selection of chocolates and sweet confections for the chocolate connoisseur , along with a variety of penny candy , life - like plush animals and unique gifts for all occasions .\ncheck out the store locator section of our website to find a retailer near you that can reconnect you with your one true love .\nthe sweetest way possible ! each sunday in july , we ' re giving away a set of ice cream passes that are good for sundaes in our ice cream parlour .\nwinner will be randomly selected on thursday , july 12th at at 9 am .\nvalentine ' s day is right around the corner ! nothing says\ni love you\nlike a homemade gift . \ud83d\ude18\u2764\ufe0f try out our valentine ' s day white fudge bite recipe for yourself !\ni love this place now i live in florida and we order several times a year . when we come back home we always have to visit . best candy i have ever had and the only candy we eat .\nmall boxes , i wanted to separate the candy 4 ways . she didn ' t want to give me 4 . i saw her tell the lady at the register near her . what do these boxes cost ? 3 cents ? ? ? so after she packed my candy in a plastic bag with a handle i asked her for 2 smaller bags with handles . she had a conversati\non be with her co - worker again ! she said i had to go to the glass counter where the loose candy is . so i go there and ask for 2 bags , you thought i asked for her kidney ! ! ! young girl said we don ' t have any lol . now just how dumb does she think i am , i see them using those bags to pack the purchases .\ni wanted to separate my candy as it was going to a few different places . i spent $ 90 plus come to find out my husband checked out on the other side and spent $ 30 ! so we spent over $ 120 and couldn ' t get 20 cents worth of bags ? ? ? ? awful customer service . very very disappoint\nit is worth going to see the gorgeous murals that are hand painted thru out the store . the candy and ice cream are the most delicious treats . there is none better to be found anywhere else\ng this place . the whole block is dedicated to the building and parking . they have every decoration\npricey but offer different price points for everyone . their milk chocolate tastes amazing and will never disappoint\n. this is a definite must if you don\u2019t live in sw pa . . . . . . they also have an ice cream parlor that feels like your taking a step back in time when you enter .\nyou should feel proud that the president of the united state ' s son chose you to visit . it was an honor and no matter how people feel about him , he is still our president and we need to stand united as\nyou like the free publicity but hate who gave it to you . i ' ll never purchase your candy again and we will not be using\ng anymore . i ' ll make sure word about you gets around . keep in mind alot of conservati\np . s . my daughters dream is a tour of the facility . \ud83d\ude0d\nall of the employees were happy , kind and courteous helping us find just what we wanted . even the guard\ndirecting traffic was pleasant . and then there was the ice cream . . . . .\ni love the candy and the ice cream parlour . stay out of the politics and don\u2019t back down . the ones who are buying your candy are not happy about it .\nbest candy ever ! i love the fruit and nut egg , reminds me of easter when i was a kid . i always get chocolate covered pretzels for my daughter and son in law . your candy makes everyone happy ! \ufffd\ufffd\nwas amazing . it was truly the best chocolate and ice cream that any of us have ever tasted . can\u2019t wait to go back ! ! !\nlove your candy , but grow some balls . if you make a decision stick with it . if you don\u2019t know how to do that then you don\u2019t know how to run a company either .\nbut arrived melted , so i called them and they are replacing my order . what a great way to run a business . thank you so much .\nyou chose to align with a side and i ' ll choose a side as well . . . . .\nwe don\u2019t go often but we always enjoy it when we do . this was my grandson\u2019s\nfirst visit , he enjoyed seeing the easter bunny and the big chocolate castle .\narrived shortly after they opened so it wasn\u2019t as crazy crowded as it gets this time of the year . as always great candy and service\ngreat memories of getting huge ice cream sundae ' s and cordials here when i was a kid . went back while visiting pa last week - hasn ' t changed . love it !\ngreat place ! 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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": 29}], "title": "chatham area transit", "paragraphs": ["chatham area transit authority : proudly connecting our community with the people and places they love .\nchatham area transit\u2019s continuing mission is to provide quality public transportation services in a professional and responsive manner .\nthe chatham area transit is extending the hours of its free downtown shuttle service on monday , july 9 .\ndon ' t forget , effective today , chatham area transit will be implementing service changes on route 6 cross town .\nthe city\u2019s public transit network has two main components : the fare - free downtown transportation ( dot ) system and the ordinary chatham area transit ( cat ) bus services .\nthe city is joining forces with chatham area transit to offer a simplified downtown shuttle service as part of a parking and mobility plan .\nwhen chatham area transit officials dedicate the downtown transit center on oglethorpe avenue , they will be celebrating not only the completion of renovations but also a rebranding of an embattled agency .\nin ongoing efforts to match our service levels with the needs of the community , chatham area transit will be implementing these service changes effective july 9 , 2018 .\nchatham area transit authority is governed by a board of directors consisting of nine ( 9 ) members . these members represent chatham county , the city of savannah , and all the communities therein , including special groups such as the elderly or disabled .\neffective july 9 , 2018 , in ongoing efforts to match our service levels with the needs of the community , chatham area transit will be implementing service changes on route 6 cross town .\nchatham area transit ( cat ) provides numerous paid services around savannah and its suburbs . of these , probably the most useful to tourists is the 100x airport express service to the airport .\nit has been successful in a number of ways ,\nliakakis said .\nit ' s really a positive thing for our chatham area transit board , being able to have that particular service .\nall of them are making their way through chatham area transit ' s main terminal on west oglethorpe avenue on the edge of the downtown historic district . known as the joe murray rivers jr . intermodal transit center , the terminal opened in late 2013 after a $ 15 million renovation .\nchatham area transit ( cat ) is savannah ' s municipal transportation system . in the historic district , they operate a free shuttle service , the route is found on this site : urltoken and on this site chatham area transit they offer a free shuttle down river street , a free boat across the river to hutcheson island , and a free bus which loops around the downtown of savannah , including forsyth park and river street , all for free !\nclick on the following links to learn more about chatham county and public transportation .\nread below for more details on how cat serves and supports chatham county\u2019s youth .\nthe chatham county board of commissioners has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 1 . 75 percent in general maintenance and operations taxes , an increase in property taxes by 0 . 99 percent in special service district taxes and 1 . 86 percent in chatham area transit authority taxes .\npets in carriers will be allowed on vehicles to be taken to the evacuation staging area .\nthe skidaway road area is served by the 11 candler and 31 - georgia regional bus .\nsavannah\u2019s chatham area transit ( cat ) will officially begin its new public bicycle sharing program on friday , making it one of a growing number of major metropolitan areas in the united states to do so in recent years , and the first in georgia .\napproximately 23 percent of cat ' s revenues are generated from a transit tax district , which incorporates the city of savannah , unincorporated area and part of garden city .\nthe waters road area is served by the 27 waters road or 28 - waters road bus .\nsavannah alderman bill durrence , who sits on the chatham area transit board , said the new trolleys are part of an effort to improve the look and feel of free services downtown . if the downtown area continues to expand , he said , parking and congestion problems could increase , so there needs to be better accommodations and incentives to use public transportation .\ncat is the public transit authority for savannah , ga , chatham county , and the surrounding area . our mission is to be the premier mobility manager for the region . we do this by providing quality public transportation services in a professional and responsive manner .\na strategic plan on how to grow service there will be forthcoming , robinson said , and the new west chatham county route could be leverage for cat in establishing a presence in the area .\nlastly , chatham county endorses the \u201cteam\u201d concept within our organization and encourages you as citizens and businesses to participate with \u201cteam chatham\u201d to produce a beautiful , self - sustaining community today and in the future ! please use this website to familiarize yourself with chatham county and its government .\nin 1996 , cat played a major role , in conjunction with the chatham emergency management agency ( cema ) , in the mandatory evacuation of chatham county citizens in preparation for hurricane fran .\nin 1986 , with steadily worsening operating and financial conditions , and recognizing the continuing community need for a reliable and affordable public transportation system , the chatham urban transportation study policy committee created a community - wide transit task force charged with studying the local transit system and making recommenda\u00adtions as to the future of public transportation in savannah and chatham county .\n( mall parent company ) ggp is excited to partner with chatham area transit to bring a best - in - class transit experience to oglethorpe mall ,\nbaker said in an email .\nfrom improved amenities including an expanded bus stop , new seating and ' leaning posts , ' to upgraded ticketing and real - time video route information , transit riders can expect the very best cat has to offer when visiting oglethorpe mall .\nnote : some counties may also be served by transit agencies in adjoining counties .\nas the mobility manager for all of chatham county , we have some exciting opportunities for qualified professionals .\ncat is continually seeking talented employees to help us fulfill our commitment to the people of chatham county .\nmercer , 201 rommel ave . , garden city , 31408 ( outside transit district )\nthe dot service is provided by savannah mobility management inc . , a nonprofit that works with chatham area transit and includes representatives from local government and the hospitality and tourism industries . in addition to the express shuttle , dot services also include a free ferry and the currently grounded street car on river street .\nfurther down the line , the transit system might have alternative fuel vehicles , a new satellite location and a partnership with the savannah - chatham school system to provide transportation for high school students .\nin 1995 , discussions were initiated on the construction of a downtown transit center . federal funding was allocated for the building of this center to provide the citizens of cha\u00adtham county with a consolidated , centrally located transit center while enhancing cat\u2019s existing and expanding transit services .\nthe bill that allows for the expansion is unnecessary , vaquer said , because transit officials are already moving ahead with engaging the center for urban transit research at the university of south florida in tampa to study the community ' s transit options and provide a recommendation .\ncat provides a door - to - door mobility service available to eligible persons with disabilities in chatham county .\nbuses are operated by the chatham area transit system which has a number of bus lines that will get you in and around the city and neighboring towns . despite the number of bus lines , residents prefer to walk or bike when possible . in fact , savannah is one of the most walkable cities in the country !\naccording to the transit mobility vision plan produced by the coastal region metropolitan planning commission in 2013 , the majority of passengers on cat ' s buses today are\ntransit dependent .\ncall the functional and medical needs coordinator at the chatham county health department , ( 912 ) 356 - 2441 .\neveryone has a right to travel options and freedom . become a voice for public transit today !\nstill , he said , cat intends to follow whichever route transit might take in the future .\nroutes that do not travel downtown will connect with routes that do so people can reach the staging area at the civic center .\nport wentworth , 507 s . coastal hwy . , port wentworth , 31407 ( outside transit district )\nliakakis estimated about 24 , 000 people in chatham county don ' t have their own means of transportation . for them , cat is a lifeline , the sole form of transit to medical appointments , shopping , school or work .\nwilmington island residents can catch the 10 - east savannah and the 24 - savannah state / wilmington island from the island towne centre area .\nsouthside residents may catch the 14 - abercorn bus from the savannah mall area or from the bus stop at the rear of savannah mall .\nwestside residents will find the 2 - west chatham or 3a and 3b - augusta avenue buses a convenient way to get downtown .\ncape cod ' s public transportation system with bus and trolley service to all towns from woods hole to provincetown and to 24 boston area hospitals .\nclick here to view all of the transit options on cape cod , including ccrta bus routes and bike routes .\nrenovations to the transit center were extensive , involving interior design improvements and new features such as a ticket counter .\nthe mbta and 15 regional transit authorities ( rtas ) provide fixed route and paratransit service in communities across the state . use this page to learn which municipalities are members of each transit authority . then visit your transit authority ' s webpage - or contact them directly - to learn what specific services they may offer to your city or town .\nthese riders make up\na significant amount\nof the approximately 105 , 000 trips made each day in chatham county , reese said .\nover the past four years , chatham county has developed the chatham community blueprint . we involved thousands of citizens and businesses to develop and prioritize the needs , goals , strategies and actions steps needed to implement change for the good of all of chatham county . bottom line , we believe in excellence and planning for the future . our definition of excellence is delivering full value to the taxpayer and citizen for every dollar spent .\nin 1890 , the first electric streetcar ran across the rails of the savannah street railway . these streetcars were the marvel of the dawning electric age , and this form of trans\u00adportation enabled savannah to truly begin the extension of the city limits . as early as the turn of the last century , the streetcar barn was located on gwinnett street at harmon where the current headquarters of the chatham area transit authority are now situated .\nsince then , it ' s been a hub of activity as buses come and go , carrying passengers from one area of the city and county to another .\nvaquer said tuesday there are still several issues to work out with the legislation . cat has developed a counter proposal to one suggested by the metro atlanta rapid transit authority that could provide for more revenues for the state ' s smaller transit systems .\nfeatures for this blog can now be found on the new in transit webpage and on the travel home page . read more\u2026\nthank you for your interest in joining our team ! cat is continually seeking talented employees to help us fulfill our commitment to the people of chatham county .\nin transit is a blog on travel news , deals and tips , written by the editors and reporters of the travel section .\nto help you figure out when school is in session or when special events may be going on , we have linked to some of the area\u2019s college / university calendars .\none of the hottest urban communities in the area . perks include counter - height bar seating , granite countertops in bathroom and kitchen , stainless steel appliances , and more .\ncat\u2019s stellar history continued to make strides in im\u00adproving public transit services for chatham county . from july 1 , 2005 to june 30 , 2006 , cat fixed route ridership was 3 , 520 , 337 , an increase of 6 . 25 percent compared to the same time the year prior .\nthese riders have sustained the transit system so far , but to be successful in the future , many of those in the community who don ' t currently use cat , who opt to drive their own vehicles , will have to be persuaded to use transit .\nsavannah - chatham county public school system ( sccpss ) families can click on the sccpss logo for a list of each school and the routes that serve them .\nfrom the savannah festival factory outlet / hwy . 17 - hwy . 204 super wal - mart area , passengers may catch route 17 - silk hope / savannah festival outlet .\ncat officials have made no secret of their desire to extend service - and increase revenues - county - wide , specifically into west chatham county and rapidly growing pooler .\nthe transit agency plans to take up full responsibility for the cat mobility program \u2014 formerly known as paratransit \u2014 including regular and overflow transportation .\ncat lobbyist mike vaquer told the transit system ' s board of directors tuesday that cat , too , is opposing jackson ' s legislation .\non tap for the coming year , cat will launch a new smart phone app for transit riders and build more shelters along bus routes .\nramond robinson , cat ' s chief development officer , said the goal is to increase ridership in the high employment area that includes the airport , gulfstream , jcb and georgia tech savannah .\nproud provider of mobility options for savannah - chatham county . we connect you with the people and places you love by bus , bike , ferry , & more . # catchacat\ntransit officials in the meantime have been lobbying for money from the state and federal governments to keep the bus system running . the need has become all the more pressing in recent months since the cat board of directors signed off on a restructure of the transit system ' s line of credit .\nat the suggestion of our customers , we have implemented regularly occurring public meetings . these meetings are scheduled for the 2nd wednesday of every other month at the transit center at 5 : 30 pm . come speak with cat staff ! we want to hear your feedback about fixed route , ferry , paratransit and any other general transit questions . join us at the transit center ( 610 w . oglethorpe ave . ) at 5 : 30 pm .\nin 2013 , the cat board ended its contract with veolia , believing the general manager and staff capable of continuing their progress without the management contract price tag . that fall , the new joe murray rivers , jr . intermodal transit center opened with great success and a heartfelt dedication to one of savannah\u2019s strongest transit advocates . soon after , in january 2014 , cat partnered with the city of savannah to introduce the first transit - owned bikeshare in the state of georgia , cat bike . starting small with two downtown stations\u2014one conveniently located at the transit center\u2014plans to expand the popular system are ongoing .\nplan , design and implement transit facilities ( benches , shelters , superstops , stations , etc . ) in coordination with service development activities .\nstarting july 9 , the free dot shuttle hours will be extended ! the goal of the extended night and weekend hours is to help residents , employees and visitors access the downtown area . learn more :\ncurrently cat is progressively seeking to claim its true identity as the savannah / chatham county area\u2019s regional mobility manager and will continue to focus on providing quality public transportation services in a professional and responsive manner . transit innovations and new technologies will play a major role in this destiny , and the resources must be in place to embrace them . the continued support of our customers , stakeholders and community will be even more important . as our community grows and changes , so does cat , because transportation is not an end but a means to success .\nor try out the new cat interactive transit system map to see our entire fixed route network , plus helpful & popular destinations and the routes that serve them . if you are trying to plan your trip , we also recommend you use our google transit trip planner tool at near the top of each page .\nthe cat bike program , operated by b - cycle , a company that develops and maintains bike sharing systems , opened with two solar - powered stations in downtown savannah offering a total of 16 bicycles . and chatham is definitely looking to aggressively expand the program in the near future , jessie fernandez - gatti , a transit planner at cat , said .\n# signsyouareamillennial according to @ apta _ transit get around , millennials are increasingly becoming multi - modal and moving to communities that provide robust public transportation options . urltoken\nthe georgia house transportation committee last month unveiled a $ 1 billion transportation plan that would include $ 100 million for operating the state ' s 128 transit systems .\noriginal content available for non - commercial use under a creative commons license , except where noted . savannah morning news ~ 1375 chatham parkway , savannah , ga 31405 ~ privacy policy ~ terms of service\nin fact , the day after the cat board ' s meeting , the house transportation committee revealed some changes to the legislation . one such change stripped the section of the bill that directed proceeds from an electric vehicle taxes to transit systems . funding for transit would have to be included in the state budget under the latest version .\nshalonda rountree , cat ' s marketing and business development manager , said new pass partnerships with local businesses have also built awareness of the transit system ' s offerings .\ncat gets people moving around savannah . our transit services bring hard - working commuters to their jobs , students to their schools , and fun - seekers to entertainment , shopping areas , and restaurants . we provide mobility to residents of chatham county as well as to large numbers of tourists , taking them to and from the airport , their hotels , and countless attractions .\nchatham county government and the services it provides to its residents is a reflection of the county itself \u2013 large , diversified , sophisticated and efficient . with a $ 227 million budget and over 1 , 700 employees , chatham county provides a wide range of services to include serving social needs , business development , employee training , recreational opportunities , public safety , court services and roads and bridges construction and maintenance .\nwe will continue to oppose that ,\nvaquer said , adding that in addition to chatham county ' s western cities , it appears the legislation also has opposition in the state senate and house .\nmore importantly , the center will serve as the passenger loading area for all downtown buses instead of broughton street near the courthouse . greyhound , which leases space at the center , has been reduced to occupying four bus bays .\ngreat location , close to schools , parks and restaurants . luxury units include range , refrigerator , bathtub , carpet , and patio or balcony . community features pool , playground , game room , bbq grill area and gym .\nin 2010 , the cat board voted to enter into a delegated management contract with veolia transportation as a way of bringing private business efficiency to this critical public service . under the public - private partnership , cat rolled out a rebranding campaign designed to not only change the look of the buses but the entire perception of chatham area transit and local public transportation . a new website was designed , new uniforms were chosen for bus operators , and the mentality that cat was operating as a bus company was beginning to change . cat trans\u00adported more than 3 . 4 million people and began positioning itself as a regional mobility manager .\nin 2004 , crossroads business center employers asked for bus service to reach employees for unfilled jobs . as a result , cat added service to the # 2 west chatham route which carries people to the crossroads business center as well as to the old airport and the savannah / hilton head in\u00adternational airport . ridership on the # 2 west chatham has exceeded projections . additionally in 2004 , cat installed one hundred bus shelters throughout the transit district under cat\u2019s passenger amenities program which also included the installation of benches and trash receptacles . installation of 25 more new shelters with benches and trash receptacles was planned for 2006 .\nchatham county has been issued an evacuation order . beginning at noon today ( thursday ) fixed route buses will continue to run regular service and pick up anyone at a cat bus stop who is trying to evacuate .\nin 2001 , cat purchased and placed into operation two trolley replicas on the cat shuttle route . the wheelchair - lift - equipped trolleys connect with most cat routes in the down\u00adtown area and sport a distinctive savannah green and gold design .\nwelcome to the new chatham county website \u2013 your gateway to both a responsive , transparent and reform - minded government , and to one of the most diverse , historic , beautiful and economically - vibrant counties in america .\na charming community that ' s recently been renovated . just minutes from area malls and universities . on - site amenities include a large pool and wading pool , fitness center , and tennis courts . apartments feature modern interiors and designer finishes .\nas result , cat officials plan to apply for a federal transit administration grant for federal funding of the streetcar extension . about 43 percent of cat ' s revenues come from grants .\nright by the river and highway 17 . a game room , cardio - wellness center and a cyber cafe . gate - accessed community with a salt - water pool , grilling area and gym . updated appliances and extra storage in the apartments .\nthe city of savannah and unincorporated chatham county , thunderbolt and part of garden city currently receive cat bus service . the towns of bloomingdale , pooler , port wentworth , tybee island , vernonburg and most of garden city do not .\nin 1998 , cat developed its website , www . catchacat . org , which contains details about the transit system as well as route maps and schedules to assist site visitors with trip in\u00adformation .\nas one of those industry best practices , cat follows board - approved transit service guidelines for making decisions about where , when , and how often we serve the various areas of our county .\nthe map ( and list below ) show which cities and towns are within the service areas of each regional transit authority , as well as which cities and towns are served by the mbta .\nfunctional and medical needs clients the chatham county health department maintains a functional and medical needs registry which consists of residents who may require medical assistance during emergency situations . those on the registry may need specially trained health care providers , special facilities equipped to meet their needs , and specialized vehicles and equipment for transport . if a hurricane is threatening our area , it is important cema and health department officials know where the most vulnerable residents are located so that evacuation assistance can be provided to them .\n\u2013 a one - way ticket on savannah\u2019s ordinary public transit system costs $ 1 . 50 . transfers ( valid for 90 minutes ) are free , but should be requested before depositing your fare .\nthough seemingly piecemeal , all these activities - construction of new facilities , development of programs and funding initiatives - are part of a road map for the transit system completed by cat officials in 2013 .\nbut a new route 3 will replace the former route 2 , which used to service the airport , and extend it beyond jimmy deloach parkway in west chatham county to highlands and benton boulevards . service will also be operating during later hours .\nhigh - quality features include gourmet kitchens , fireplaces , air conditioning , garden tubs , and walk - in wardrobes . enjoy the fire pit , pool , and outdoor grill area . close to historic downtown savannah with links to i - 95 and i - 16 .\nas filed , the legislation would allow for cat to conduct a study to determine which areas might benefit from an expansion . if a need was found , the legislation would allow chatham county to levy taxes to support an expansion to those areas .\nuber - modern apartments in historic downtown savannah , within shouting distance of chatham square and forsyth park . granite countertops , tall ceilings and private balconies . on - site fitness center , dog wash room , private parking lot , and controlled access .\nin october 2014 , construction was completed on the first phase of an intermodal facility on hutchinson island . designed to serve anticipated growth across the river , phase 1 of this project prepares the area for a second ferry dock with customer seating , cover , and information tools .\nbeyond the next few years , it ' s difficult to say where cat might go , reese said . technology is changing the face of public transit faster than anything the industry has experienced in the past .\ncat is proud to partner with cema , the chatham emergency management agency , for the safety of our community . to learn more about cema or to sign up for their newsletter or alerts , visit their website or call ( 912 ) 201 - 4500 .\nwith the newly transformed center , cat sees an opportunity to transform its image from a troubled transit agency , saddled with a public reputation for inefficiency and fiscal problems , into a leading transportation alternative in the region .\nour 100x airport express provides service between the airport and the jmr transit center , as well as , including stops at select downtown hotels . monday through sunday , 8 a . m . - 6 p . m .\nreese said the transit organization in the future might provide even more specialized services for events such as the savannah music festival . such a change could reduce traffic and open up parking downtown during these activities , he said .\nthe sangamon mass transit district ( smtd ) provides public transportation on 16 daytime fixed routes throughout the springfield , illinois area . five night routes operate monday through saturday with the first bus leaving the transfer center at 6 : 45 pm and the last bus leaving the transfer center at 9 : 45 pm . the fixed - route buses provide service to medical facilities , major employment centers , tourist attractions , major retail shopping centers , schools , colleges , professional buildings , the central business district and all major points of interest .\nchatham county is the fifth largest county in georgia , and proud to be the home of the georgia ports authority better known as the port of savannah . the port is one of the top three busiest ports in the united states . with just under 300 , 000 people living in chatham\u2019s 632 square miles , the county is home to scores of major employers in manufacturing , paper products , chemicals , transportation and other heavy equipment , logistics , healthcare , food products and education with companies such as gulfstream , weyerhaeuser , international paper , and dane trailers .\nin 1989 , the american public transportation association ( apta ) presented cat with the \u201coutstanding public transportation achievement award\u201d for small transit systems . this award acknowledged cat as the best transit system in its size category in north america . also during 1989 , cat installed 31 new bus shelters and over 90 new passenger benches . as a result of the bench and shelter program , cat received an award from the historic savannah foundation for \u201cenhancing the quality of the historic district . \u201d\nthe joe murray rivers jr . intermodal transit center at the greyhound bus station underwent a $ 15 million makeover . now , it ' s cat ' s headquarters and , starting monday , its central bus portal in addition to continued greyhound operations .\nin addition , she said , cat ' s shuttles to the city of savannah ' s fourth of july show and the st . patrick ' s day festival provide opportunities for people who don ' t normally use transit to experience it firsthand .\nwork will begin this year at oglethorpe mall on the first of five super stops . these stops will operate much like a smaller - scale version of a transit center , complete with seating , lighting and information kiosks , in addition to ticket vending .\nwhat to do for evacuation should evacuation be required , cat will continue to run regular routes for as long as possible while also stopping at the staging area ( civic center ) on each trip to accommodate those without their own form of transportation for evacuation . click here to open the cema brochure about taking public transportation , bringing pets , and more .\nin 2015 , cat continued efforts to generate interest in full county - wide service , meeting with communities in west chatham county . the first super stop was also completed , bringing new seating , bike racks , an information screen , and a ticket vending machine ( tvm ) to the oglethorpe mall . a major marketing effort took place most of that year preparing customers for the discontinuation of change cards on the bus , lowering pass rates , and offering a brand new half - fare for youths . another tvm was installed at the transit center to give customers 24 - hour access to ticket sales .\nin january of 2017 , cat celebrated 30 years of service . later that year , cat again provided free services to chatham county during hurricane irma , transporting over 1 , 900 residents to and from out of town shelters . in may of 2018 cat unveiled the first of 18 new 35 - ft buses being added into its fleet .\npasses are available for purchase via cash , check , debit and credit card at the joe murray rivers , jr . intermodal transit center , 610 w . oglethorpe avenue , monday - friday from 7 : 00 am - 8 : 00 pm . check payments accepted with valid id .\nwhether on foot or by bike , on land or on water , cat is proud to offer the most affordable and sustainable options for getting around chatham county . the information below explains our fixed route bus fares . please see the paratransit page for paratransit fares and information and visit the bike & ride page for details on our bike sharing program .\nhistoric homes divided into apartments of varying sizes , as well as a few new condo and apartment developments , await you downtown . besides being close to the economic center of savannah , there are also a number of shops , restaurants and bars in the historic district to keep you entertained . prices for two bedrooms in this area range greatly , with smaller places going for $ 700 - 900 and larger homes and newer rentals going for $ 1200 - 1500 .\nby summer 2014 , cat welcomed the community to an open house of its newly renovated operations and maintenance facility . boasting a state - of - the - art control center for managing transit operations , a key - less badge entry system , and on - site training facilities , cat central brought much - needed upgrades to the community\u2019s only public transportation agency .\nseveral large cities in the united states , including chicago , new york , los angeles and san francisco , have all implemented bike share programs in the last few years . atlanta , georgia\u2019s busiest metropolitan area , is in the process of developing its own , expected to start in 2016 with close to 600 bicycles at more than 50 stations , according to a report from business insider . the city has already invested $ 2 million in expanding and improving existing bike lanes in anticipation of its opening .\nwhile cat officials in the past have relied on bank loans and lines of credit to pay the bills as they waited for congress to approve their federal funding , the transit organization at the end of last year voted to restructure a $ 7 . 7 million line of credit with wells fargo to a $ 1 . 5 million line of credit with a $ 5 million loan .\ni don ' t think most people have an appreciation of the impact either in terms of the size or the scope ,\nreese said .\nif they ' re riding the transit system . . . they ' re working , they ' re learning or they ' re spending money . when you see our bus , you actually see our economy in motion .\nthe coming of the twentieth century saw the consolida\u00adtion of the major local railway properties under the newly created savannah electric company which handled all lighting , power , and transit operations . the savannah elec\u00adtric company constructed amusement parks and casinos at thunderbolt and isle of hope so crowds would have some place to go . the casino at thunderbolt housed comic opera , vaudeville and even moving picture shows .\nin addition , vaquer said the legislation intended to change the makeup of the board of directors isn ' t needed . as written , the bill wouldn ' t provide a seat on the board for new cities that might join the transit system . the board operates well as is , he said , and there is no need to expand the membership as jackson ' s bill proposes .\ncat operates its transit services without regard to race , color , religion , sex , sexual orientation , national origin , marital status , age or disability in accordance with title vi of the civil rights act of 1964 and its amendments . any person who believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination may have rights and protections under title vi . visit our title vi page to learn more .\nthe cat board meets once a month at the joe murray rivers , jr . intermodal transit center at 610 w . oglethorpe avenue . these meetings are open to the public . those who would like to speak at a board meeting should contact ceo curtis koleber to make arrangements prior to the meeting . watch recorded board meetings on the cat youtube channel and subscribe to be notified when new videos are posted .\nin 2016 , cat celebrated some major funding victories , receiving awards totaling more than $ 15 million from the georgia state road and tollway authority\u2019s go ! transit capital program and the u . s . department of transportation\u2019s bus and bus facilities grant program . both grants will be used for replacing aging buses and paratransit vehicles . with the board\u2019s approval in november , a portion of the funds will also be used to purchase new electric buses .\npasses , and also books of 10 tickets , are sold at savannah\u2019s transportation hub , the joe murray rivers , jr . intermodal transit center , at 610 west oglethorpe avenue ( three blocks north of the visitor center on martin luther king , jr boulevard , then left onto west oglethorpe . the bus station , which is also used for greyhound coach services , will be on your right ) . hours for ticket sales are monday - friday , 7am - 8pm .\nin 2009 , cat received a federal grant to purchase its first eleven hybrid buses . these buses improved fuel consumption , reduced exhaust emissions , and provided a quieter and smoother ride for the transit passengers . each bus was equipped with six on - board cameras and performed on battery power when traveling under 30 miles per hour . the addition of the hybrid buses to the fleet demonstrated cat\u2019s commitment to be a responsible environmental partner in this community . 2009 also ushered the beginning of cat\u2019s new brand and progressive movement into the future .\nthe electric streetcars continued to flourish through the 1920\u2019s and 1930\u2019s but were eventually overtaken by buses going into the 1940\u2019s . in january 1946 , the savannah elec\u00adtric and power company sold its holdings to the savannah transit company ( stc ) . on august 26 , 1946 , the last streetcar operated in savannah . the streetcar on this last trip was driven by motorman luther m . page who had been driving since 1912 . with the dawning of the gasoline - powered city bus , mr . page chose to retire rather than to learn how to drive a bus .\ncat has a major impact on the local economy by carry\u00ading people to work , to school , to medical appointments , and other activities . as part of the transportation development plan ( tdp ) completed in 2000 , an on - board rider survey was con\u00adducted which indicated that 83 % of riders use cat to travel to work or to school ( kindergarten through the university level ) . the collective income of employed riders who used cat to commute was estimated to be $ 122 , 000 , 000 . a second tdp completed in late 2006 yielded route improvement , technology and marketing recom\u00admendations as well as results of rider and telephone surveys . cat\u2019s future growth and direction was mapped out for the next five years , and as a result of the community\u2019s input , the future called for different approaches to how we view public transit .\nenter your trip details below to determine the best route for your trip . it ' s easy !\nthe early streetcars were staffed by a motorman who stood on an open platform . he wore a heavy wool blue coat and trousers year round . there was no heat on board and the motorman stood in a cardboard box with rags wrapped around his feet to stay warm during the colder months . pas\u00adsengers fared no better than the motorman as there was no heat in the streetcars .\nin 1951 , the stc had a contest for the design of a new bus token . an azalea de\u00adsign was chosen and 100 , 000 tokens were produced . pas\u00adsengers did not care for these tokens because they could not use a safety pin to secure the tokens on their shirt or jacket . a short time later , the stc ordered the azalea to\u00adken with a hole punched in the center and passengers were once again happy .\nwith increased hours of operation , quality customer service , and an outstanding safety record , ridership increased over 32 percent from 1987 to 1990 . revenue increased and cat\u2019s preventive maintenance and other cost - saving programs reduced its operating costs .\ncat\u2019s annual ridership rose from 3 . 5 million trips in 1990 to 3 . 6 million in 1993 . new buses replaced those older buses still in the pre - 1987 fleet . four new teleride vans were purchased , increasing the fleet to fourteen .\nin 1997 , four 20 - passenger diesel vans were purchased to replace the electric - powered cat shuttle buses as well as to augment service on other routes . with the arrival of these new vans , cat had 32 lift - equipped vehicles in its 65 - bus fleet . of cat\u2019s 20 routes at that time , 15 were served by lift - equipped buses . also in 1997 , cat initiated placement of new bus stop signs along some of its bus routes . these newly styled signs joined the orange bus standards which have been a savan\u00adnah landmark since the mid - 1940\u2019s .\nin 1999 , cat and the city of savannah signed an agree\u00adment that allowed cat to operate its downtown cat shuttle serving both residents and visitors fare - free .\nthe year 2000 marked new demands in flexibility for public transportation . in response to community requests , cat installed bicycle racks on all buses in its fleet . this year also saw the completion of cat\u2019s strategic transportation development plan ( tdp ) . recommendations from the tdp re\u00adsulted in operations improvements and increased route efficiency .\nin 2003 , the arrival of 31 new low floor replacement buses with a voice annunciation system for major stops made cat\u2019s fleet 100 % lift equipped . that same year , cat took over the operation of the savannah belles ferry system with the construction and christening of the juliette gordon low and the susie king taylor , two distinct ferry vessels .\nthrough a contract executed in 2005 with the city of savannah , cat operated the successful liberty st . park\u00ading shuttle on weekdays from the liberty parking garage to other municipal parking garages and major downtown destinations .\njuly 2012 brought the defeat of the t - splost vote , a transportation sales tax initiative designed to fund infrastructure and transportation projects across georgia as a countermeasure to declining federal and state funding . however , cat staff continue to seek alternative funding sources through grants and state legislation efforts .\nother major project milestones during that time include collaborating with customers to revamp the paratransit plan and customer handbook to provide clearer guidelines and improve service ; launching the cat freedom program , a wheelchair accessible taxi partnership designed to provide increased independence and cost - saving options to the community ; completing the data - collecting and community input stages of a new tdp in order to shape the next five years of cat\u2019s future ; and progressing on the intelligent transportation system ( its ) project , installing hardware and testing components .\ncat also stepped up for the community during hurricane matthew , providing free services before and after the evacuation , and helping to take and return the 4 , 400 people who evacuated .\na convenient , cost - 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{"id": 54725, "summary": [{"text": "photosynthesis systems are electronic scientific instruments designed for non-destructive measurement of photosynthetic rates in the field .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "photosynthesis systems are commonly used in agronomic and environmental research , as well as studies of the global carbon cycle . ", "topic": 33}], "title": "photosynthesis system", "paragraphs": ["for the latest innovations in photosynthesis instruments , check out the li - 6800 portable photosynthesis system .\nthe definition of photosynthesis and the general equation can be found under overview of photosynthesis .\nsome literatures refer the isolated system as closed system , while the other systems are lumped together as open system .\nphotosynthesis experiment and system testing and operation ( pesto ) - 11 . 22 . 16\nthe most automated and accurate combined photosynthesis and fluorescence system for advanced , plant physiology research .\n* system can be upgraded for measurement of soil respiration and plant canopy photosynthesis with optional attachment .\nlci t compact photosynthesis system with colour , touch screen display , gps and led light units .\n* system can be used for both open as well as closed system measurement technique .\nthe ci - 340 handheld photosynthesis system features a new design concept and compact solid - state structure .\nnew , lightweight , cool , white led light unit for the lci - sd portable photosynthesis system .\nalso called an isolated system . a quantity or multiple quantities cannot enter or leave the system\nlcpro t advanced portable photosynthesis system with li - ion batteries , colour touch screen display and integral gps .\ndefine and use the term open system . use examples of real systems to characterize an open system\ndefine and use the term isolated system . use examples of real systems to characterize an isolated system\ndefine and use the term closed system . use examples of real systems to characterize an closed system .\nmeasuring physiological changes in red oak , maple , and western red cedar trees with our ci - 340 handheld photosynthesis system .\nadc bioscientific ltd . , is proud to launch their most sophisticated photosynthesis system yet . . . . read more > >\nhandheld photosynthesis analyzer\u2014display , keypad , computer , data memory , co2 and h2o gas analyzers , flow control system , and battery .\noutputs from systems can feedback into the system and influence how the system responds to information , energy , or matter .\nthe 6400 - 88 expanded temperature control kit is an accessory for the li - 6400xt portable photosynthesis system that is used to increase the range of temperature control of the system sensor head block .\nif you take another look at the photosynthesis equation you will notice that six molecules of carbon dioxide ( 6co2 ) are needed for the process of photosynthesis .\nthe portable gas - exchange and fluorescence system gfs - 3000 enables wide range climate control . all environmental parameters relevant for plant photosynthesis ( co\ncarbon dioxide is a waste product from respiration . it is used in photosynthesis .\n1 . 2 . u7 an open system exchanges both energy and matter across its boundary while a closed system exchanges only energy across its boundary .\nour goal is to educate people about photosynthesis , a chemical process that fuels life on earth . various topics on the subject highlight the history , importance , process and future of photosynthesis .\nsugarcane is a champion at photosynthesis under the right conditions and is a prime example of a c4 plant , one which uses c4 photosynthesis . sugarcane has been recorded at 7 % photosynthetic efficiency .\nthe earth system ( figure 2 ) as a whole is a closed system . the boundary of the earth system is the outer edge of the atmosphere . virtually no mass is exchanged between the earth system and the rest of the universe ( except for an occasional meteorite ) . however , solar radiation passes from the sun , through the atmosphere to the surface . the earth in turn emits radiation back out to space across the system boundary . hence , energy passes across the earth ' s system boundary but not mass making it a closed system .\nthe world\u2019s leading photosynthesis systems for learning , teaching , and performing high - level plant physiology research .\nmccree , k . j . test of current definitions of photosynthetically active radiation against leaf photosynthesis data .\nthe gfs - 3000 perfectly complements with other walz systems giving access to numerous aspects of photosynthesis research .\nthe light - dependent reactions and the calvin cycle are the two main stages of photosynthesis in plants .\nshows a schematic representation of the relationship among net photosynthesis and the heat responsive module to temperature . expression of this module is negatively correlated with net photosynthesis until a critical temperature where cellular function is disrupted .\n* system can be upgraded for measurement of modulated chlorophyll fluorescence with optional attachment .\nsystems can be either open or closed . a closed system is one where a quantity or series of quantities cannot enter or leave the system . for example , a system might be closed to energy , meaning energy might not be able to enter or leave the system . a vacuum thermos flask does a really good job of stopping energy from leaving the system to keep your drink warm . so it might make sense to treat it as a closed system - but no system in the real world is ever perfectly closed , so it will only be an approximation .\na physical system is a set of parts that are connected together or otherwise in contact with one another . when we analyze a situation in science , it ' s important to define the system you ' re looking at . depending on which object or objects you call your system , your study can turn out to be simple or complex . a closed system is one where a quantity or multiple quantities cannot enter or leave the system , which can also be described as an isolated system ( one that is disconnected from everything else ) . an open system , on the other hand , is one where a quantity or multiple quantities can enter or leave the system .\npesto studied the effects of microgravity on wheat ( renewable source of food and oxygen ) photosynthesis and metabolism .\nassessing the rate of photosynthesis helps us understand why and how plants respond to changes in their environment . use our light - weight analyzer to easily measure photosynthesis , respiration , transpiration , stomatal conductance , par , and internal\nstutte gw , monje o , goins gd , ruffe lm . evapotranspiration and photosynthesis characteristics of two wheat cultivars measured in the biomass production system . sae technical paper . 2001 ; 2001 - 012180 .\nenergy transfer is possible . other than the universe itself , an isolated system does not exist in practice . however , a very well insulated and bounded system with negligible loss of heat is roughly an isolated system , especially when considered within a very short amount of time .\nin a perfect closed loop system no materials enter or leave the system . waste products from one organism or process are used by another organism or process . it can be said , therefore , that the output from one part of the system becomes the input to another part .\n\u2013 world\u2019s lightest and most portable complete photosynthesis system . \u2013 measures photosynthesis , transpiration , stomatal conductance , and internal co 2 concentration in open or closed environments . \u2013 control heat , light , water and gas exchange for precise data . \u2013 9 custom chambers suiting any application , including conifer needles . \u2013 soil respiration chamber available .\n* the only system available for 9 - erchangeable leaf chamber heads for different types of leaves .\npsp32 multi - sample , monitoring fluorometer system for the long - term measurement of plant stress .\nthe ci - 340 portable photosynthesis system was fully useful in greenhouse conditions and the results helped us to answer for some of our questions . the measurements were easy and relatively fast in comparison to other analytical methods .\nwelles j . ( 1986 ) a portable photosynthesis system . in : gensler w . g . ( eds ) advanced agricultural instrumentation . nato asi series ( series e : applied sciences ) , vol 111 . springer , dordrecht\nthere are numerous species of plants all over the world . some have adapted to desert conditions while other have adapted to cold climates . there are also plants that could only survive in cool , moist areas with adequate sunlight . these differences in climatic conditions and ecosystems have resulted in different types of photosynthesis in plants . the three types of photosynthesis are c3 , c4 and cam photosynthesis .\noptional fluorescence modules further expand the system\u2019s capability . experimental protocols for automatic light - curves or automatic co\n1 . 2 . s1 construct a system diagram or a model from a given set of information .\nthink of order as consisting of how units of information or quantities of energy are arranged inside a closed system : as the energy in a system dissipates , information is lost to the system as disorder sets in . but the ability of a closed system to increase its information or energy content by accessing its environment is tantamount to a restoration of order . schr\u00f6dinger called the process of reordering the energy in a system \u201cnegative entropy . \u201d he wrote that the struggle of life \u201cconsists in continually sucking orderliness from the environment . \u201d\nlarge quantities of oxygen are produced through photosynthesis of plants , and most of it is right away consumed through respiration of living organisms .\nseeing the body as a system of five interconnected feedback loops adequately represents the reality of human temperature regulation .\nif the system is a closed system , we could say that the heat gained by the cold object is equal to the heat lost by the hot one , which is also sometimes called an isolated system because it ' s a system disconnected from everything else . but in the real world , this isn ' t ever really the case . in an open system , heat will also be lost to the surroundings . this also tells us that no engine can be perfectly efficient ; they all waste some energy and lose heat to their surroundings .\nvon caemmerer , s . and rarquhar , g . d . some relationships between the biochemistry of photosynthesis and the gas exchange of leaves .\nthe ci - 340 is easily operable as either an open and closed system . in open system measurement , the incoming gas is drawn from the ambient , or control - module altered , air and the exhaust returns to the external atmosphere . during closed system measurements , the air is recirculated from the exhaust back into the chamber .\nhas helped researchers reveal the secrets of photosynthesis for over 20 years . we continue to provide chambers , light sources , service , and support for\ncarmmerer s von , and farquhar gd ( 1981 ) some relationships between the biochemistry of photosynthesis and the gas exchange of leaves . planta 153 : 376\u2013387\nvries fwtp de , akkersdijk jwj , oorschot jlp van ( 1984 ) . an error in measuring respiration and photosynthesis due to transpiration . photosynthetica 18 : 146\u2013149\n_ _ whaley : _ _ machine or plant , it is hard to keep a closed quantum system isolated from its bath \u2014 or so we thought until the experimenters began catching real - time coherence events in photosynthesis . they saw coherent superpositions of electronic excitations in the bacteria .\nwilliams , b . a . , gurner , p . j . and austin , r . b . a new infrared gas analyzer and portable photosynthesis meter .\nrespiration by organisms , by burning of forests and fossil fuels , added to the atmosphere through volcanoes , and used by plants as a carbon source in photosynthesis .\nthe opposite of a closed system is an open system . an open system is one where a quantity or series of quantities can enter or leave the system to a significant degree . if you pour your hot drink into a mug instead of a vacuum thermos flask , the heat will escape relatively quickly into its surroundings . so a mug is most certainly an open system ! open systems are a lot more complicated to understand than closed systems , and so scientists prefer to work with closed systems when possible . it makes things much simpler to explain and can be a good starting point before trying to explain open systems , too .\n: an assemblage of parts and their relationship forming a functioning entirety or whole . there are two major components to a system :\n1 . 2 . u8 an isolated system is a hypothetical concept in which neither energy nor matter is exchanged across the boundary .\nstill increase according to the second of thermo - dynamics . the ocean would be an example of an open system . another good example would be the photosynthesis in plants as shown in figure 05 . infusion of energy and exchange of matter are taking place inside the chloroplast resulting in the production of glucose , which is in a higher energy level . the system becomes nonequilibrium and will decay to the more stable form in the long run .\ncarbon exists in the atmosphere as carbon dioxide . this can be taken out of the atmosphere by the process of photosynthesis - the carbon then becoming part of glucose molecules .\nsystems can be classified as open , closed , or isolated . open systems allow energy and mass to pass across the system boundary or interface . a closed system allows energy but not mass across its system boundary . an isolated system allows neither mass or energy to pass across the system boundary . the interface between systems is not always easy to identify . some interfaces are easy to recognize . the interface between the hydrosphere and lithosphere at a shoreline is easy to recognize as a definite planar boundary between solid and fluid . the interface between the atmosphere and hydrosphere is less easy to discern as the hydrosphere comprises both liquid water of the surface and water held in the air .\nthe modified system package gfs\u20103000fl contains the ledarray / pam\u2010fluorometer 3056\u2010fl instead of the led light source 3041\u2010l . all other components remain the same as in the basic system package gfs\u20103000 . in terms of price , gfs\u20103000fl offers an interesting option to combine gas exchange and fluorescence measurements .\nin this video paul andersen explains how matter and energy are conserved within the earth ' s system . matter is a closed system and energy is open to the surroundings . in natural systems steady state is maintained through feedback loops but can be be affected by human society .\nthe plant stress kit , a new , quality , compact , system for the measurement of y ( ii ) and fv / fm .\nexchanges energy ( heat and work ) and matter with the environment . a boundary allowing matter exchange is called permeable . it ' s possible for an open system to import order and export disorder , locally increasing order . what the second law says is that in such a transaction more disorder than order will be created . it does not , however , forbid the creation of pockets of order . what happens is that disorder in the entire system will increase even though individual open systems within it might become more ordered . as shown in figure 04 , in a thermodynamically open system , energy ( in the form of radiation or matter ) can enter the system from the outside environment , thereby increasing the system ' s total energy , e , over the course of time , t . such energy flow can lead to an increase , a decrease , or no net change at all in the entropy , s , of the system . even so , the net entropy of system and its environment would\na chemical process used by plants and algae to make glucose and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water , using light energy . oxygen is produced as a by - product of photosynthesis .\nlong sp ( 1982 ) measurement of photosynthetic gas exchange . in coombs j and hall do ( eds ) techniques in bioproductivity of photosynthesis pp . 25\u201336 . oxford : pergamon press .\n* system can be upgraded for control attachments of co2 / h2o , light control , temperature control & chlorophyll fluorescence for controlled microclimate environmental studies .\nan environmental system can be defined as a system where life interacts with abiotic factors . all environmental systems involve the capture , movement , storage , and use of energy . this fact also makes them energy systems . energy is captured in the living components of environmental systems by processes like photosynthesis , biomass consumption , and biotic decomposition . energy is also used in environmental processes that are strictly abiotic . for example , solar energy is responsible for wind , weathering , and precipitation .\ndoes not exchange heat , matter or work with the environment . an example of an isolated system would be an insulated container , such as an insulated gas cylinder . in reality , a system can never be absolutely isolated from its environment , because there is always at least some slight coupling , even if only via minimal gravitational attraction . figure 02 shows the essence of classical thermodynamics : in a system isolated from the outside world , heat\na tree can be considered an open system ( figure 1 ) . the system boundary is the solid outer portion of the tree of course , the bark and epidermis of the leaves . trees take in water ( mass ) through their roots and transfer it up the trunk , limbs , and finally to the leaves . trees expel water vapor ( mass ) through the pores or leaves called the stomata . inputs and outputs energy also occur across the system boundary of a tree . sunlight is absorbed by the leaves of trees and is used in the process of photosynthesis . trees also give off heat as a result of burning stored chemical energy during respiration .\na systems approach is a way of visualizing a complex set of interactions which may be ecological or societal . these interactions produce the emergent properties of the system\nyou have installed an application that monitors or blocks cookies from being set . you must disable the application while logging in or check with your system administrator .\ncombs , w . s . , jr . the measurement and prediction of irradiances available for photosynthesis by phytoplankton in lakes . ph . d . thesis , university of minnesota , limnology , 1977 .\nequilibrium can be defined as the average state of a system as measured through one of its attributes or elements . scientists have defined six different types of equilibrium . most systems maintain a steady state equilibrium through the operation of positive and negative feedback mechanisms . negative - feedback mechanisms control the state of the system by dampening or reducing the size of the system ' s elements or attributes . positive - feedback mechanisms feed or increase the size of one or more of the system ' s elements or attributes over time . this section concludes by showing how negative and positive feedbacks work to cause fluctuations in the population size of aphids .\nthermodynamics , or the study of the movement of heat , is an example of a part of physics where systems are used a lot . a closed system in thermodynamics is one where heat is trapped inside the system , as we saw in the vacuum thermos flask example . closed systems are much simpler to understand than open systems , but no system in the real world is perfectly closed . it ' s just a way of keeping things simple and making them easier to understand and analyze .\nthe second stage of photosynthesis is the calvin cycle . these reactions occur in the stroma of the chloroplast . energy from atp and electrons from nadph are used to convert carbon dioxide into glucose and other products .\nexchanges energy ( heat and work ) but not matter with the environment . a greenhouse is an example of a closed system exchanging heat but not work with its environment . another example is the heat engine shown in figure 03 . it is defined as a device that converts heat energy into mechanical energy or more exactly a system which\nthe electrons lost from psii are replaced by splitting water with light in a process called photolysis . water is used as the electron donor in oxygenic photosynthesis and is split into electrons ( e - ) , hydrogen ions ( h + , protons ) and oxygen ( o2 ) . the hydrogen ions and oxygen are released into the thylakoid lumen . oxygen is later released into the atmosphere as a by - product of photosynthesis .\nleaves are essential for the well - being of plants . most of the reactions involved in the process of photosynthesis take place in the leaves . the diagram below shows the cross section of a typical plant leaf .\n) . although a single representative module is useful in predicting our response variable ( net photosynthesis ) from our independent variable ( temperature ) , we still need to consider the complicating factors associated with biological complexity and environment . for example , how do we account for c partitioning into different processes , such as defense and stress pathways or root growth ? these processes can modify sink strength and carbon skeleton supply , thereby influencing photosynthesis .\na thermodynamic system is that part of the universe that is under consideration . a real or imaginary boundary separates the system from the rest of the universe , which is referred to as the environment . a useful classification of thermodynamic systems is based on the nature of the boundary and the flows of matter , energy and entropy through it .\noperates with only heat and work passing across its boundaries . as work is done on the gas inside the chamber , the temperature and pressure increase and some heat will be transferred out of the system . when heat is transferred to the system , the gas expands , it does work on the surroundings and the temperature and pressure decrease .\nan open system is a system that regularly exchanges feedback with its external environment . open systems are systems , of course , so inputs , processes , outputs , goals , assessment and evaluation , and learning are all important . aspects that are critically important to open systems include the boundaries , external environment and equifinality . healthy open systems continuously exchange feedback with their environments , analyze that feedback , adjust internal systems as needed to achieve the system\u2019s goals , and then transmit necessary information back out to the environment .\nthe closed earth system is comprised of four open systems , the atmosphere , biosphere , hydrosphere and lithosphere . the arrows indicate flows between the systems . for instance , the atmosphere and biosphere continually exchange energy ( e . g . heat ) and mass ( e . g . water vapor , carbon dioxide , oxygen ) across their system boundaries .\nenergy flows from one compartment to another in the form of carbon\u2013carbon bonds . when one organism eats another organism the energy that moves between them is in the form of stored chemical energy . inputs and outputs from systems are called flows and represented by arrows in system diagrams . the stock held within a system is called the storage and is represented through boxes\n1 . 3 . u9 a model is a simplified version of reality and can be used to understand how a system works and to predict how it will respond to change .\n* measures photosynthesis transpiration , stomatal conductance / resistance , co2 internal concentration , co2 in , co2 out , h2o in , h2o out , rh in , rh out , leaf temperature , air temperature , par , etc .\nstutte gw , monje o , goins gd , tripathy bc . microgravity effects on thylakoid , single leaf , and whole canopy photosynthesis on dwarf wheat . planta . 2005 september ; 223 ( 1 ) : 46 - 56 .\nthe first stage of photosynthesis is the light dependent reactions . these reactions take place on the thylakoid membrane inside the chloroplast . during this stage light energy is converted to atp ( chemical energy ) and nadph ( reducing power ) .\neffects of starter nitrogen fertilizer on soybean root activity , leaf photosynthesis and grain yield view more differential early stage water relations , gaseous exchange and photosynthetic responses of tomato ( solanum lycopersicum l . ) to water and salt stress view more\nplants perform photosynthesis because it generates the food and energy they need for growth and cellular respiration . it is important to note that not all plants photosynthesize . some are parasites and simply attach themselves to other plants and feed from them .\nthis co 2 then enters the calvin cycle in a chloroplast of the bundle sheath cell and produces g3p and subsequently sucrose , starch and other carbohydrates that enter the cells energy transport system .\na physical system , in general , is a set of connected parts that together form a cohesive whole . they ' re the parts that work together to do a job or the parts that are simply connected together because they happen to be in contact with one another . a physical system is the part of the world you ' re focusing on and trying to explain .\nplants were sent to iss in the biomass production system ( bps ) and grown for several generations . plants grown on iss were compared to plants that remained on earth in a bps .\n_ _ whaley : _ _ i got hooked six years ago after the spectacular experiment by graham fleming showed the existence of quantum coherence during photosynthesis in super - chilled green sulphur bacteria . subsequent experiments have tracked quantum interactions at ambient temperatures .\nthose of us struggling to design scalable quantum computers are fascinated by how nature so efficiently controls energy flow \u2014 information transfer , really \u2014 through an open quantum system like the green sulphur bacteria .\nfor plants to perform photosynthesis they require light energy from the sun , water and carbon dioxide . water is absorbed from the soil into the cells of roots . the water passes from the root system to the xylem vessels in the stem until it reaches the leaves . carbon dioxide is absorbed from the atmosphere through pores in the leaves called stomata . the leaves also contain chloroplasts which hold chlorophyll . the sun\u2019s energy is captured by the chlorophyll .\nadc is pleased to announce the introduction of their latest upgrade to the extremely popular lci series photosynthesis systems . [ caption id =\nattachment _ 500\nalign =\nalignleft\nwidth =\n300\n] . . . read more > >\nmicroorganisms and some animals feed on dead organic matter . the carbon then becomes part of these microorganisms . this process is known as decomposition , the carbon has become part of new organisms in the system\n. the amount of ammonia produced ( 1000 megatons per year or more ) substantially counterbalances the other acid components ( nitric acid , sulfuric acid , carbonic acid ) in the ocean - atmosphere system .\nthe main problem with quantum information processors is that their microscopic operating system must be kept \u201cclosed\u201d \u2014 immune to degenerative environmental influence \u2014 while they are calculating with superposed \u201cqubits , \u201d or atom - sized processors . so far , engineers can only dream of fashioning an open quantum system that can compute with its qubits kept in a coherent state long enough to not lose data to the bath via decoherence .\nin this lesson , you ' ll learn the difference between closed and open physical systems . explore examples of when each kind of system occurs , and learn why scientists sometimes choose one over the other .\nstutte gw , monje o , goins gd , chapman dk . measurement of gas exchnage characteristics of developing wheat in the biomass production system . sae technical paper . 2000 ; 2000 - 01 - 2292 .\nvascular bundle \u2013 these are tissues that form part of the transport system of the plant . vascular bundles consist of xylem and phloem vessels which transport water , dissolved minerals and food to and from the leaves .\nyou are expected to be able to apply a systems approach to all of the topics in this course . you should be able to interpret system diagrams and use data to produce your own for a variety of examples .\nduring the 1970\u2019s , british chemist james lovelock and american biologist lynn margulis came up with the gaia hypothesis : that the world acts like a single biological being made up of many individual and interconnected units ( a system ) .\nan emergent property is a property which a collection or complex system has , but which the individual members do not have . a failure to realize that a property is emergent , or supervenient , leads to the fallacy of division .\nthe drawback to c4 photosynthesis is the extra energy in the form of atp that is used to pump the 4 - carbon acids to the bundle sheath cell and the pumping of the 3 - carbon compound back to the mesophyll cell for conversion to pep . this loss to the system is why c3 plants will outperform c4 plants if there is a lot of water and sun . the c4 plants make some of that energy back in the fact that the rubisco is optimally used and the plant has to spend less energy synthesizing rubisco .\nmoore , et al . point to flaveria ( asteraceae ) , panicum ( poaceae ) and alternanthera ( amarantheceae ) as genera that contain species that are intermediates between c3 and c4 photosynthesis . these plants have intermediate leaf anatomies that contain bundle sheath cells that are less distinct and developed than the c4 plants .\nthese intermediates are characterized by their resistance to photorespiration so that they can operate in higher temperatures and dryer environments than c3 plants . at right , the ranges of co 2 compensation points for the three types of plants are shown . these compensation points are the values at which the plants cease to provide net photosynthesis .\nscientists have classified a number of different system types . these types include : isolated systems , closed systems , open systems , morphological systems , cascading systems , process - response systems , control systems , and ecosystems . the nature of each of these types of systems is defined .\nthis site uses cookies to improve performance by remembering that you are logged in when you go from page to page . to provide access without cookies would require the site to create a new session for every page you visit , which slows the system down to an unacceptable level .\nto measure photosynthetic activity , simply secure a leaf within the ci - 340 chamber to measure leaf gas exchange under ambient conditions or in a closed system . data is available in moments as the ci - 340 sensors work together to record and calculate gas exchange according to customizable research parameters .\nfor example , let ' s say that you ' re studying the movement of the pendulum in a grandfather clock . are you looking at the motion of the pendulum bob itself ? are you interested in the string as well ? what about the place where the string connects to the clock ? exactly what part are you studying ? deciding that might make a big difference as to how complicated the results will be . the bigger the system , the more complex it tends to be . when you make the decision on what to focus on , we say that you are defining the system .\n1 . 2 . u6 in system diagrams , storages are usually represented as rectangular boxes and flows as arrows , with the direction of each arrow indicating the direction of each flow . the size of the boxes and the arrows may be representative of the size / magnitude of the storage or flow .\nthe flows are processes that may be either transfers ( a change in location ) or transformation ( a change in the chemical nature , a change in state or a change in energy ) transfers normally flow through a system and involve a change in location . transformations lead to an interaction within a system in the formation of a new end product , or involve a change of state . using water as an example , run - off is a transfer process and evaporation is a transformation process . dead organic matter entering a lake is an example of a transfer process ; decomposition of this material is a transformation process .\nsystems are extremely important in science\u2014especially physical systems . they ' re a way to focus in on the exact thing you ' re really interested in and to help simplify the situation . but before we get into the details of how that works , we should first ask the question\u2026what exactly is a physical system ?\n_ _ whaley : _ _ we avoid \u201cjellyfishification\u201d because large superpositions are washed out incredibly fast by decoherence . in photosynthesis , the chemical reaction quickly introduces irreversibility into the quantum process of energy transfer . there is always some thermodynamic or entropic force that is driving the overall biological dynamic . bacteria and plants and humans do not turn into jellyfish because there is a structure , an organization in the biological dynamics .\nit can be argued that photosynthesis is the most important reaction occurring on this planet , since nearly all life on earth depends on solar energy captured by plants . scientists want to study how plants grow , which drives the question of how ecosystems work . global climate change research examines how rising levels of co 2 , temperature and other alterations in climate or atmosphere could affect the ecology as well as agriculture .\nthe 6400 - 22 is constructed of an opaque material that has excellent resistance to water sorption . 7 . 5 cm long shoots with needles up to 3 . 5 cm long can be accommodated in the chamber , which mounts directly to the sample cell of the system ' s co 2 and h 2 o irgas .\nthe conifer chamber is constructed of acrylic for durability and lined to minimize water absorption . long shoots ( 5 cm ) with needles up to 3 . 5 cm long can be accommodated in the chamber . the 6400 - 05 mounts directly to the sample cell of the system ' s co 2 and h 2 o irgas .\n_ _ whaley : _ _ in photosynthesis , bacteria and plants convert sunlight into electrons and then into chemical energy . here is the model : photons are first absorbed by chlorophyll molecules embedded in protein scaffolds . these light - harvesting \u201cantennae\u201d transmit this photonic energy as excitations of electrons through a series of quantum mechanically linked chlorophyll molecules to a reaction site where the trapped energy catalyzes the manufacture of energy - storing sugars .\nby probing the chemistry of plants with lasers , we can observe the interplay between the quantum components in living organisms and their local surroundings , the environmental \u201cbath . \u201d but an \u201copen\u201d quantum system and its bath in a living organism are not really separate ; they continuously influence each other by trading quantities of energy and information back and forth .\nadd \u201cfarmer\u201d to job functions of future space travelers , who will likely produce oxygen and purify water using plants . with that in mind , the pesto investigation finds that microgravity alters leaf development , plant cells , and chloroplasts ( cell structures that conduct photosynthesis ) , but is not harmful to the plants . dwarf wheat plants on the iss grew 10 percent taller than those on earth , although leaf growth rate was very similar in both .\n( it would have formed iron oxides during the weathering of mafic minerals ) . this , however , is an issue we will explore further when we come to talk about the evolution of the atmosphere . at the moment we will first see what the gases that are currently present are doing with regard to the thermal behavior of the earth system .\nthis means that the system is able to maintain its essential variables within limits acceptable to its own structure in the face of unexpected disturbances ( w . b . cannon , 1929 - 32 ) . basically , we are looking at a process of interaction or mechanism which balances various influences and effects so that a stable state or a stable behavior is maintained .\n_ _ whaley : _ _ labs all over the world are working on building chemical solar cell prototypes that are modeled upon natural photosynthesis . it turns out that organic systems with tailor - made molecules are highly tunable . the trick is to not lose the input data : each photon that is captured by the green sulphur bacteria is utilized . imitating this biological feat could set the stage for making a robust , controllable , quantum mechanically enhanced photon harvesting device .\nrespiration refers to the metabolism of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide . in cellular respiration it is a positive term , a process vital to life . but photorespiration is an entirely negative term because it represents a severe loss to the process of using light energy in photosynthetic organisms to fix carbon for subsequent carbohydrate synthesis . by leading to the loss of up to half of the carbon that has been fixed at the expense of light energy , photorespiration undoes the work of photosynthesis .\nthe amount of food necessary to sustain a crew during a long - duration mission to mars would prohibitively increase the mass of spacecraft and the overall cost of the mission . a possibility to alleviate this problem could be the use of plant systems as food sources or for regenerative life support systems . the biomass production systems may also be used as a filtration system for water and atmospheric gases .\nthe advantage that comes from this two - stage process is that the active pumping of carbon into the bundle sheath cell and the blocking of oxygen produce an environment with 10 - 120x as much co 2 available to the calvin cycle and the rubisco tends to be optimally utilized . the high co 2 concentration and the absence of oxygen implies that the system never experiences the detractive effects of photorespiration .\nthis is the 2nd segment of a 12 minute overview of the shocking truth about global warming and climate change . this segment deals with the main positive feedback loops in action in gaia ' s complex ecosystems : melting of the ice caps , deforestation , melting of permafrost regions of the planet and the destruction of ehux : a vital marine algae that is a key component of the earth ' s climate regulation system .\ndata and near realtime video from inside the growth chambers were transmitted from bps to the investigators via the telescience resource kit ( trek ) system . student and teacher participants in the iss challenge : farming in space program were able to view the realtime video from bps . the participants conducted their own in - class plant - growth experiments and were encouraged to share questions and data with other participants and members of the iss challenge support team .\n. life could go on without oxygen in the atmosphere ( it did so for a long time ) , but at substantially reduced efficiency . some oxygen is produced in the upper atmosphere by ( light induced , photolysis ) splitting off of hydrogen atoms from water vapor . hydrogen escapes from the earth ' s gravitational field and leaves oxygen behind . the process , however , constitutes a negligible source of oxygen in the modern atmosphere - biosphere system .\nsystems tend to have similarities in the way they work . within their defined boundaries systems contain three types of properties : elements , attributes , and relationships . elements are the things that make up the system of interest . attributes are the perceived characteristics of the elements . relationships are descriptions of how the various elements ( and their attributes ) work together to carry out some kind of process . systems also have the same common characteristics . seven characteristics are described .\nfigure 2 . hypothetical representation of a whole - plant network interrelationship model . the plant system can be modeled as suggested by lucas and colleagues , 8 whereby a series of nodes are connected to neighboring nodes and the surrounding environment . functions association with edge nodes could include water and nutrients fluxes . hierarchical functions could be assigned to hub nodes ( large purple nodes ) allowing the determination of which signals to pass to corresponding networks at higher - levels of biological organization .\nwithin a gas of temperature , t 2 , will flow in time , t , toward a gas of temperature , t 1 , where t 2 > t 1 and t = t 2 - t 1 , thus the system ' s total energy e is constant ( via the first law of thermodynamics ) , while its free energy f decreases , and its entropy s rises ( via the second law of thermodynamics ) , until finally t 0 at equilibrium .\nwhen air cools , it looses its ability to hold moisture , i . e . relative humidity goes up . if it cools enough to reach 100 % humidity , condensation will occur and water changes from the vapor to the liquid state . the latent heat of condensation starts to heat up the surrounding air and works against ( negates ) the initial downward trend of the system temperature . thus , initial cooling leads to subsequent temperature increase and we have a negative feedback loop .\na model is a simplified description designed to show the structure or workings of an object , system or concept . in practice , some models require approximation techniques to be used . for example , predictive models of climate change may give very different results . in contrast , an aquarium may be a relatively simple ecosystem but demonstrates many ecological concepts . models summarize complex systems . therefore they can lead to loss of information and oversimplification . a model involves some approximation and therefore losses accuracy .\nmeasuring photosynthesis is a short - term , fast response tool . the effect ( s ) of light , co 2 , humidity , temperature , chemical , or biological factors on leaf gas exchange can be measured within seconds or just a few minutes . measuring changes in plant growth responses is simple and very useful , but researchers may also want to investigate short - term physiological responses . for example , some plants are more drought tolerant because they can reduce water loss by closing down stomates , while others deal with water stress by having deeper roots to exploit a larger volume of the soil reserve . leaf - level gas exchange measurement will quickly distinguish between these two strategies .\nthe connection to hot and dry conditions comes from the fact that all the plants will close their stomata in hot and dry weather to conserve moisture , and the continuing fixation of carbon from the air drops the co 2 dramatically from the atmospheric concentration of nominally 380 ppm ( 2004 value ) . if the co 2 compensation point is lower on the above scale , the plant can operate in hotter and dryer conditions . the limits are placed by the fact that rubisco begins to fix oxygen rather than co 2 , undoing the work of photosynthesis . c4 plants shield their rubisco from the oxygen , so can operate all the way down to essentially zero co 2 without the onset of photorespiration .\nscientists use systems theory to understand how things work . systems theory suggests that you model natural and human - made phenomena as a set of interrelated components that work together to accomplish some kind of process . systems are used by humans in every day life to describe the operation of a number of diverse phenomena . systems or models are also generalizations of reality . one common way to present how things work is with a graphical model . in this lecture , a graphical model of how scientific understanding operates is presented as an example of a system .\nin three of the four bps chambers . each chamber has 264 cm square growth area , while the roots of the plant were placed 3 cm below the growth area . a total of 32 plants were grown for 73 days on iss . the plants were exposed to 20 hours of light and 4 hours of dark daily at 24 degrees c and 78 percent relative humidity . a control group of plants on earth , were treated exactly as the experimental group on iss . although bps is fully automated , the crew conducted periodic system checks and some support tasks for pesto .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nproceedings of the national academy of sciences , volume 103 , issue 35 , 2006 , pp . 12987 - 12992\nby using our website , you agree to our use of web cookies . privacy policy .\nha salido de la secci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol del sitio web de li - cor . nuestro proyecto de traducci\u00f3n sigue en curso , pero por el momento , esta p\u00e1gina est\u00e1 disponible \u00fanicamente en ingl\u00e9s .\nvous avez quitt\u00e9 la rubrique fran\u00e7aise du site li - cor . la traduction est en cours , mais pour l\u2019instant cette page est uniquement disponible en anglais .\n4647 superior street p . o . box 4425 lincoln , nebraska usa 68504 - 0425\nif you do not receive it within 24 hours or if you have any questions , please contact li - cor at 1 - 402 - 467 - 3576 .\nthe li - 6400xt has a variety of chambers , light sources and accessories to let you measure gas exchange , fluorescence and respiration in a variety of applications .\nthe 6400 - 40 leaf chamber fluorometer enables the simultaneous measurement of chlorophyll fluorescence and gas exchange over the same leaf area . the 6400 - 40 is designed with a uniform , integrated led light source and pam fluorometer that easily attaches to the li - 6400xt sensor head , giving the user complete control of the environment surrounding the 2 cm 2 leaf area . measurements of combined gas exchange and fluorescence expand the li - 6400xt ' s usefulness in assessing a plant ' s response to stress .\nthe 6400 - 02b led source is designed with red and blue leds ( 665 and 470 nm , respectively ) to provide uniform intensities up to full sunlight ( ~ 2 , 000 \u00b5mol m - 2 s - 1 ) over an area of 6 cm 2 . mounting simply requires replacement of the upper half of the standard leaf chamber . powered from the li - 6400xt console , the 02b allows the light intensity to be automatically controlled , which is especially critical for response curve measurements .\ndesigned to be used with the whole plant arabidopsis chamber ( 6400 - 17 ) and conifer chamber ( 6400 - 22 ) , the rgb light source provides a powerful tool for whole plant light response studies . the 6400 - 18a features leds with independent control of the intensity and proportions of red , green and blue . you can also define a blended color , or emulate the led light source ( 6400 - 02b ) .\nthe 6400 - 07 has a 2 x 6 cm aperture and is specially designed to accommodate long - needled conifers . the chamber has foam mounting pads that hold up to five needles in the chamber . the chamber top and bottom have replaceable clear propafilm windows for excellent light transmittance . a quantum sensor in the chamber measures light intensity at the plane of the needles .\nthe 2 x 3 cm clear chamber bottom has a propafilm \u00ae window similar to the standard chamber top and is designed for use with any 2 x 3 cm chamber top . illuminating the bottom of a leaf may be important for survey measurements and erect foliage .\nthe 6400 - 09 is a carefully designed 9 . 55 cm diameter chamber for measuring soil co 2 flux using the li - 6400xt . a pressure equilibration tube , perforated manifold , and automated cycling regime ensure accurate and repeatable measurements . for more than two decades , li - 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we are strategic brand consultants who blend together real expertise in branding , strategy , innovation and insight . we engineer value through branding , strategy & innovation\nthe value engineers - we are strategic brand consultants who blend together real expertise in branding , strategy , innovation and insight .\nwe are constantly looking for candidates of the highest calibre to become value engineers . please email job applications to recruitment @ urltoken\nborn of both the creative agency and consulting worlds , the value engineers has always been about striking the right balance between strategic rigor and applied imagination .\nthe value engineers love new challenges . if you would like to hear more about our unique approach , do get in touch .\nthe value engineers - we are strategic brand consultants who blend together real expertise in branding , strategy , innovation and insight . title\nthe value engineers - we are strategic brand consultants who blend together real expertise in branding , strategy , innovation and insight . contant tve\nthe value engineers - we are strategic brand consultants who blend together real expertise in branding , strategy , innovation and insight . tve careers\nnew york , new york \u2013 the value engineers opens an office in the united states with one of our graduates \u2013 alex waters \u2013 as president .\n\u201cvalue\u201d and value creation were felt to be at the heart of our mission ; ultimately that is what we wanted to deliver for our clients .\none scholar has gone so far as to argue that the best engineers are \u201cheterogeneous engineers\u201d\u2014that is , engineers who understand both technical and social systems and can build the two simultaneously . only heterogeneous engineers , who consider the social consequences of their actions , are well equipped to work for the public welfare ( law , 1987 ) .\nclaimflow / 2 reduces human intervention , keeps the customers informed at all stages and assists engineers in adding value thus reducing costs , improving productivity and the customer experience .\nsaying you are \u2018consumer - centric\u2019 and \u2018insight - led\u2019 is one thing , but getting to insights that inspire and deliver value is not always easy . because the value engineers is a brand consultancy , we think differently about insight .\nin the following , a repeat is used to specify an unusual change in the value of the control variable .\nthe value engineers - we are strategic brand consultants who blend together real expertise in branding , strategy , innovation and insight . we are global strategic brand consultants .\n\u201cengineers hate being micromanaged on the technical side but love being closely managed on the career side . \u201d\nwhen bp recognized they needed to change , they turned to the value engineers to help them with the challenge of transforming an engineering business to a brand - led marketing business .\nto identify and develop value and innovation , both government agencies and private industry have been using a process known as the value methodology . also known as value engineering , value analysis and value management , the vm process can optimize projects , processes and product development in significant ways . through this process , companies and government agencies regularly decrease costs , increase profits , improve quality and performance , and enhance customer satisfaction .\nas our new business manager , joyce is always on the lookout for opportunities with prospective clients where the value engineers can lend a hand , as well as being the mastermind behind our conferences and events .\nthe value engineers - we are strategic brand consultants who blend together real expertise in branding , strategy , innovation and insight . we are a global strategic brand consultancy - one of the first .\nscott adds ,\nthe value engineers have a history of helping clients maximize their brands and innovate from the core . we look forward to building upon this history and creating something truly special .\nofficial publications of the corps of engineers , such as engineer regulations ( er ) and engineer manuals ( em ) etc . , can be obtained from the us army corps of engineers publications of the headquarters web site .\nat the value engineers , we know that brand is the best tool for managing this challenge . our tools and expertise help clients\u2019 innovate customer journeys in ways which are true and specific to their brand .\nwhat makes us different isn\u2019t just what we do , but the way in which we do it . our actions and behaviours are based on a set of beliefs . these form the core philosophy of the value engineers .\nmany senior engineers have learned to balance technical and social issues through a lifetime of practice and have achieved their success because of it . but it is possible to accelerate the learning process for early - career engineers and , perhaps , teach more advanced engineers new tricks as well .\nenter search value : - without any prefix or suffix to find all records where a column contains the value you enter , e . g . net - with | prefix to find all records where a column starts with the value you enter , e . g . | network - with | suffix to find all records where a column ends with the value you enter , e . g . network | - with | prefix and suffix to find all records containing the value you enter exactly , e . g . | network |\ntp - 124 , review of the u . s . army corps of engineers involvement with alluvial fan flooding problems\nsales engineers alleviate two major pain points of a company ; lowering the amount of resources needed to be pulled from the engineering team , and increasing the nimbleness of the sales team in one fell swoop ! each company has varied specifications for tech sales engineers backgrounds and proficiencies , so no matter the title ( solutions architects , pre sales engineers , sometimes even partner solutions , system engineers ) they are always spending the most of their time as a wingman / woman to the sales team while they are turning prospects into customers .\nour national network of engineers ensures the correct method , cost and feasibility of repairs ensuring quality and safety . all engineers must hold a recognised qualification and many are : mimi , msoe or miaea or working toward such qualifications .\nskilled at customer facing interactions and communicating software\u2019s benefits , sales engineers are prized for their ability to be brought in at any stage of the sales process to add strategic value and handle technical objections that regular sales folks can\u2019t .\nthe imperative today is to adapt to the chaos and learn to manage the \u2018multiplicity\u2019 . the value engineers offers clients smart ways to understand and plan for this complexity and fragmentation ; to metabolize new , diverse inspirations and to rapidly spot and take advantage of new growth opportunities as they emerge .\nfounded in 1986 , we were one of the first strategic brand consultancies . we became part of the cello group in 2005 and opened our new york office in 2010 . in 2017 we launched a santa monica hub alongside a central london hub . today , the story of the value engineers continues\u2026\nthe following examples illustrate some of the possible outcomes of pairing engineers and social scientists . these are by no means exhaustive , but they provide an idea of how , with even a small exposure to social sciences , engineers can increase the chances that their work will contribute directly to the public welfare .\nin this numeric assignment statement , d is subtracted from c , and the result multiplied by the value of b , before storing in variable a .\n, the worldwide vm certification organization , defines vm as a structured , systematic approach used to improve projects , products , and processes through the analysis of functions . nce ' s vm team leaders are certified value specialists ( cvs ) - the highest achievement level for value certification by save international .\nthe tech sales engineer role isn\u2019t necessarily a new development in the tech industry , however , the recent drastic increase in demand is placing a much needed spotlight on them . where is the value though ?\nour engineers facilitate the use of audatex and glassmatix which , with our engineer\u2019s expertise , ensures the correct method , cost and feasibility of repairs ensuring quality and safety .\nsince the early days of google , people throughout the company have questioned the value of managers . that skepticism stems from a highly technocratic culture . as one software engineer , eric flatt , puts it , \u201cwe are a company built by engineers for engineers . \u201d and most engineers , not just those at google , want to spend their time designing and debugging , not communicating with bosses or supervising other workers\u2019 progress . in their hearts they\u2019ve long believed that management is more destructive than beneficial , a distraction from \u201creal work\u201d and tangible , goal - directed tasks .\nacross 15 years at the value engineers , alex has worked across a range of categories , including building out new ventures for ab inbev , disrupting the conventions of the mortgage market for citi , defining a brand purpose to rally behind for boston scientific , and creating the proposition and customer experience for a whole new virgin group business , virgin cruises .\nmacro - ethical questions are not new . in fact , most engineering codes of ethics call on engineers not only to avoid wronging others but also to actively pursue the good . for instance , the first clause of the first part of the ieee code of ethics states that engineers must \u201caccept responsibility in making decisions consistent with the safety , health , and welfare of the public\u201d ( urltoken html ) . the first fundamental principle in the asce code of ethics is that \u201cengineers uphold and advance the integrity , honor and dignity of the engineering profession by . . . using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare and the environment\u201d ( urltoken ethics / ) .\nmandolin is also part of our research & innovation lab , where she constantly challenges the way we think about brands and the tools we use to engineer brand value through insight .\nmarket research can provide interesting snapshots of consumers\u2019 lives , but we believe in taking this further and adding value through the context of brand and business objectives .\n, president of the value engineers ties the expansion to the company ' s founding philosophy ,\nwe were established 30 years ago as one of the first strategic brand consultancies . we recognized the toughest marketing challenges could not be solved by communications alone . we believed a more holistic approach centered on brand and innovation was required to solve complex issues . this still holds true today .\nif engineers just built widgets , social science might not be very useful . but engineers are system builders , and new technologies are successful only when they are linked with existing technologies . in addition , new bigger technological systems work only if they mesh with social systems .\nsecond , although individuals may come to their own solutions to these questions , they cannot make them a reality on their own . effecting change on the macro - ethical level requires the concerted efforts of many engineers , and sometimes many non - engineers as well . making the shift from individual decisions to group decisions is not a simple process .\nthe full range of services is supported by our engineers and our bespoke web - based system claimflow / 2 . claimflow / 2 is the result of years of experience in the claims handling and engineering sectors .\nin the event that the product b * c exceeds the maximum value permitted , the overflow condition is raised , and the on - unit for overflow is executed . the on - unit here is one of the simplest ( go to ) , and merely transfers control to the statement labelled restart ( where , perhaps , the program deals with the next set of values ) .\nthe body of the loop is executed ten times , with control variable k taking the values from 1 through 10 . on loop exit , the value of k is one increment more , namely 11 . the loop extends to the next end statement . variations of looping statements are :\nif you see a value engineer who isn\u2019t enjoying what they are doing \u2013 please help us and them by letting us know \u2013 thanks .\nthe loop specified by the above statement is executed at least once , the test being performed at the end of the loop .\ndeclare my _ bit bit ( 1 ) ; my _ bit = ( 1 < 2 ) ; / * now my _ bit has the value ' 1 ' b * / my _ bit = ( 2 < 1 ) ; / * now my _ bit has the value ' 0 ' b * / . . . . . if my _ bit then put skip list ( ' value of my _ bit is true ' ) ; else put skip list ( ' value of my _ bit is false ' ) ; do while ( my _ bit ) ; . . . . . end ;\nsave international\u00ae is the premier international professional society devoted to advancing and promoting the value methodology . save provides its members with education and training , publications , promotional tools , certification , networking and recognition .\none more example : the following statement specifies that the do - group has to be executed eight times , with the value of i equal to 1 , 3 , 5 , 9 , 18 , 36 , 9 , 18 .\na strategic brand and innovation consultancy that strikes the perfect balance between strategic rigor and applied imagination . engineering value for brands by blending customer experience , innovation , and branding to address the toughest marketing challenges .\n\u201cengineering\u201d was a perfect analogy for how the business would deliver on that promise . it should be like the best engineers \u2013 a synthesis of scientific rigor with their creative flair . it would have the rigor of a management consultancy with the creativity of an advertising agency .\nwe believe in the social , cultural and economic power of brands to drive growth and change . our ultimate aim is to create and deliver sustainable value and growth for your brand .\nparticularly , with the growth of saas companies , tech sales engineers are able to communicate the business value of a non - physical product on a technical level . understanding the landscape of different software and services is the ideal means to articulate why a product is truly groundbreaking . b2b and b2c software integrations are a challenging pitch without in - depth knowledge . a strong technical background allows a tech sales engineer to break down complex information into understandable aspects without compromising the functionality of the product .\ntecreports has a nationwide team of highly trained engineers qualified in a large range of specialities . our engineers ensure we deliver on time every time and many are recruited from body shop supervisory positions with extensive experience of estimating systems . they must have gained relevant experience within their field and all are experienced with various estimating systems .\nthis engineering aspect requires a technical background most salespeople don\u2019t have . in fact , tech sales engineers serve as experts on the product for both external and internal questions . they act as the resource for other employees when it comes to intricate questions about the mechanics of the service or product .\nthe usace ve program has been a leader in applying the value engineering methodology to construction projects since 1964 , solidly demonstrating corps cost effectiveness . the program has resulted in construction of over $ 6 . 2 billion in additional facilities , without additional funds requests .\nthe keyword snap causes the running program to print an error message , along with the statement number where the error occurred .\nmicro - ethics continue to be at the heart of most educational programs in engineering ethics , but considerable efforts are also being made to encourage engineers to consider macro - ethical issues\u2014issues that an individual engineer alone cannot hope to address . examples include how much of the u . s . federal research and development budget should be spent on defense , whether engineers should be rewarded more for researching new technologies to address problems in the developing world than for finding ways of adapting existing technologies to local contexts , and how engineers can ensure that their work produces genuine human good and not just a new technological toy that satisfies a desire for change .\nin the divide reference , the arguments 10 and 5 direct that the result a / b has a total of ten digits , with 5 digits after the decimal point , respectively . this value is then stored in c . ibm pl / i permits up to 31 decimal digits for fixed - point working .\nfriotherm engineers , manufactures , installs and services heat pumps and chillers with technologies and solutions that help clients to improve their business . friotherm is recognized as the only europena manufacturer of centrifugal compressors for heat pumps and chillers .\nthe mining local procurement reporting mechanism ( lrpm ) is a set of disclosures that seeks to standardise how the global mining industry and host countries measure and talk about local procurement . in most cases procurement of goods and services is the single largest in - country payment type by a mine site , and yet to date there has been no commonly accepted way of reporting on the issue . commissioned by the german federal ministry for economic cooperation and development ( bmz ) through giz and created by the mining shared value initiative of engineers without borders canada , the lprm helps mine sites report on local procurement to :\nthe above program contains some typical input and output statements of the list - directed form . the first put statement prints the date . the second requests the reader to type three values representing the parameters of some triangle . the third echoes the inputs as confirmation . the last put statement contains a function reference , area ( b , c , angle ) , which invokes the function . when it has been computed , the current put statement prints that area . the definition of the function area includes a procedure statement that lists the parameters required from the calling program , namely , b , c , and angle . these parameters are defined in the next statement ( declare ) . the procedure statement also states the type of the result to be returned to the calling program , namely , a floating - point value . this is indicated by returns ( float ) . the return statement contains the formula to be used in calculating the area of the triangle . it then returns control to the calling program . a return statement typically includes the name of a variable , but may include an expression ( as is the case here ) .\nthe assignment includes the complex constant 5 . 2 + 8i where 5 . 2 is the real part and 8 is the imaginary part .\na tech sales engineer is a moderately to extremely technical customer facing role tasked with delivering one unified vision of the engineering , strategic , and market value of a software product to the customer . they are keystone employees as tech companies expand and as presales becomes increasingly more valuable to the bottom line .\nthree decades on , we\u2019ve grown steadily and now work across the globe from two bases in london and new york . last year , we completed 109 projects for 53 different clients in 39 different countries , still \u2018engineering\u2019 value for our clients .\nsuch a loop is executed zero or more times , the test being performed at the beginning of the loop .\nbased on this new information , chhetri facilitated a conversation between the villagers and engineers to get a better understanding of local customs , cuisine , and interpersonal relationships . through these discussions , the team was able to look beyond the function of the technology and develop systems that fit with existing practices as much as possible . a subsequent technology , the twig light , which uses embers from the fire to power a small led light , has generated significantly more excitement among the villagers .\nthis study led by the international institute for sustainable development ( iisd ) and the columbia center on sustainable investment ( ccsi ) examined what impacts mining industry automation may have on local procurement and the creation of shared value more generally . the study shows the need for host country governments and mining companies to work together to reduce and mitigate potential adverse effects of automation in terms of reduced local procurement and linked employment .\nhover over the profile pic and click the following button to unfollow any account .\ndavid joined the value engineers in 2010 as a marketing analyst having graduated from oxford university as a geographer . having dipped his toe into the worlds of fashion journalism and advertising , and been underwhelmed by both , david has worked on a wide range of briefs \u2013 including branding , strategy and innovation projects \u2013 as well as wide - ranging products \u2013 from flights to mobile phones , and from chocolate puddings to equity release . amongst others david has worked closely with british airways , heineken , france telecomm , and unilever across the globe \u2013 from croydon to chengdu .\nin the event that a variable is not declared , then the scope of that variable is the whole program . again , if a declaration ( for a variable of the same name ) appears in a block that is subordinate to the one ( s ) where the variable is ( are ) used , then the scope is excluded from the block containing the declaration .\nto improve the odds of acceptance , the group customized the survey instrument , creating an upward feedback survey ( ufs ) for employees in administrative and global business functions and a tech managers survey ( tms ) for the engineers . both assessments asked employees to evaluate their managers ( using a five - point scale ) on a core set of activities\u2014such as giving actionable feedback regularly and communicating team goals clearly\u2014all of which related directly to the key management behaviors .\na merger with canadian engineering giant lavalin in 1991 created snc - lavalin , the country\u2019s largest engineering and construction company and one of the top firms in the world . a second major acquisition in 2014 , the purchase of leading global oil and gas services provider , kentz corporation , has now made snc - lavalin one of the top broad - based global engineering and construction firms in the world . today , we proudly continue in surveyor\u2019s tradition of value creation by providing the highest quality end - to - end project solutions to clients in the resources , power and infrastructure sectors .\nhigh - performing knowledge workers often question whether managers actually contribute much , especially in a technical environment . until recently , that was the case at google , a company filled with self - starters who viewed management as more destructive than beneficial and as a distraction from \u201creal work . \u201d but when google\u2019s people analytics team examined the value of managers , applying the same rigorous research methods the company uses in its operations , it proved the skeptics wrong .\nwe believe that bringing people with different views and backgrounds together best delivers value for our clients . we believe our best work comes from collaboration with our clients and amongst our teams to deliver clear thinking and a shared sense of purpose .\nby approving the friotherm website privacy and cookie policy you consent to the use of your personal data and cookies . by using the website you also consent to the friotherm disclaimer .\nalthough professional codes of ethics implore engineers to consider the broad implications of their work and the implications of the engineering profession in general , integrating these principles into engineering ethics education has been difficult for at least three reasons . first , they raise very difficult questions to which there are no simple right or wrong answers . indeed , the profession as a whole has not settled on best responses for many macro - ethical questions .\nfor instance , engineers can take workshops that introduce them to the basics of social science as it relates to their work . although in most cases such workshops do not have enough time to go into much detail , even a basic understanding can provide some useful tools and , perhaps even more important , raise an engineer\u2019s awareness of what a partnership with social scientists might contribute to an engineering project . such partnerships can range from short - term consultations to long - term collaborations in which engineers and social scientists continually learn from each other .\nwhen you see a tweet you love , tap the heart \u2014 it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love .\ndescribes variable p as having as total of 7 decimal digits , with three digits after the decimal point . the decimal point is held in storage . the letter v indicates the position of the actual decimal point . for europe , the specification may include a comma :\n( typical declarations for the pc ) . the numbers 15 and 18 indicate the number of decimal digits that will be stored . ( although the values are actually held in binary , the decimal precisions are more convenient to recall than specifying the precisions in binary . ) to specify a complex variable , simply include the word complex in the declaration , thus :\nthe user can permit the system to report the error and perform a default action , or the user can specify a computational action to be executed when a given error is detected .\nin this example , the error detection and handling parts are shown in upper case . subscript checking is enabled by the condition prefix subscriptrange ( parenthesised before the procedure statement ) . before any statements are executed , the on statement must be executed , which establishes the action to be carried out in the event of a subscript error . the next statement executed is the input statement get , which reads in a value , say 12 . the loop is entered , and initializes ten values of x . on attempting to initialize x ( 11 ) , the subscriptrange condition is raised , and causes the on unit begin ; put data ( k ) ; stop ; end ; to be executed . snap causes an error message to be printed along with the statement number , and then statements within the begin block are executed , namely the put data statement , which prints k = 11 . the program then stop s . some specific conditions are :\nthis report measures the extent to which local procurement features in the 2011 and 2012 corporate responsibility reports of the top 50 canadian mining companies .\nour consultants come from a wide range of fields , including brand consultancy , management consultancy , research agencies , advertising planning , publishing , academia and client businesses . having such a diversity of thinking styles and experience allows us to hand - pick the best team of engineers to tackle each and every client challenge .\nthat , in a nutshell , is the principle at the heart of google\u2019s approach : deploying disciplined data collection and rigorous analysis\u2014the tools of science\u2014to uncover deeper insights into the art and craft of management .\nour company was founded by arthur surveyer in 1911 following a distinguished career in the canadian department of public works . surveyer was driven by a passion for providing high - quality technical studies and objective expert counsel . it was this commitment to creating value though rigour and hard work that made his firm one of montreal\u2019s leading engineering service providers for power projects by the early 1920s .\nthe first example writes hello world ! on the standard output ( a screen or printer or file ) . the words are printed after any output already on that line . the second example starts a new line ( the word skip ) before printing .\na third example illustrates the benefits of a long - term collaboration between a social scientist and engineers . globalresolve , a project of the asu college of technology and innovation , works on developing sustainable technologies to provide clean water , energy , and economic development for rural communities in the developing world ( urltoken ) . the first project by globalresolve was to improve the health of people in a small village in ghana by developing an ethanol - gel fuel production facility and stoves that can run on that fuel . the early prototypes were smokeless , odorless , clean , and efficient , but the villagers were not very interested in using them .\nthere is no precise , repeatable way to achieve this understanding , but social scientists have developed a number of tools and approaches that can help technology builders determine the effects of their work . links between engineers and social scientists can go a long way toward developing an understanding of context , visualizing where certain paths might lead , and achieving the highest goal of engineering\u2014contributing to human welfare .\nany garbage collection is automatic . all variables with the automatic attribute or allocated with the automatic ( auto ) builtin are removed from storage at the end of the block where they are declared . all allocated storage ( alloc statement or alloc builtin ) is removed from storage at the end of the program .\nit is all about bringing the right breadth and depth of experience together so that you approach challenges from multiple perspectives to deliver what we call \u2018out - thinking\u2019 . the people at tve have many different backgrounds and expertise . some were once clients , management consultants or ad - men ; others scientists , statisticians or authors before embarking on creating value for clients through brands and branding .\nrequires a storage of 10 bytes : 2 bytes for the actual length of v and 8 bytes for the characters . this latter feature makes possible the assignment\nso here\u2019s the challenge google faced : if your highly skilled , handpicked hires don\u2019t value management , how can you run the place effectively ? how do you turn doubters into believers , persuading them to spend time managing others ? as it turns out , by applying the same analytical rigor and tools that you used to hire them in the first place\u2014and that they set such store by in their own work . you use data to test your assumptions about management\u2019s merits and then make your case .\nnone of these projects quite fits the mold of a typical engineering ethics case study , because none of them focuses on a dilemma . however , they are positive examples of how some higher goals of engineering ethics and professionalism can be achieved . at the core of each project is a desire to \u201cenhance human welfare . \u201d by working with social scientists and using the tools they provide , engineers were able to link their technical work to positive social change .\nfor a condition to be detected , it must first be enabled . if the condition is enabled , and the corresponding condition occurs , the corresponding on - unit ( if supplied by the user ) is executed .\nmission : the office of federal procurement policy act ( 41 u . s . c . 1121 , 1711 ) , requires each executive agency to establish and maintain cost - effective value engineering procedures and processes . the office of management and budget ( omb ) circular a - 131 requires federal agencies to apply ve procedures to all new projects and programs with estimated costs of at least $ 5 million or such lower dollar threshold as determined by the senior accountable official and identified in the agency ' s ve guidelines .\na company hires a tech sales engineer once their expansion has reached the point that either the chief executive officer or chief technology officer no longer has the bandwidth to pitch the products technical accolades to every customer in the sales pipeline . they look to hire people that can serve as spokespeople for the technical aspects of their product .\nin 2010 , we worked with expedia to develop their european brand positioning . by 2016 , the company had been voted the world\u2019s leading online travel brand , and nominated as one of the uk\u2019s brands of the year .\na second example illustrates the benefits of a short - term collaboration between social scientists and engineers . in the summer of 2007 , troy benn , a graduate student in civil and environmental engineering at asu , participated in \u201cscience outside the lab , \u201d a two - week program offered by the asu consortium for science , policy and outcomes , that uses u . s . federal science policy as a case study to introduce graduate students in science and engineering to the uses and social implications of technical knowledge ( urltoken / ) . during the program benn met with funders , lobbyists , congressional staffers , museum curators , lawyers , and historians .\nfollowing the analysis of the world ' s 40 largest mining companies in the original march 2015 report , this supplementary edition adds an examination of the degree to which the largest 50 canadian mining companies publicly report on local procurement in their 2012 and 2013 corporate responsibility or annual reports .\nsince the early 1900s , engineering professional societies have established codes of ethics to ensure that their members maintain a high level of professionalism ( pfatteicher , 2003 ) . the premise is that because engineers are entrusted with special knowledge , they have a duty to use that knowledge in the public interest . in their codes , these societies outlined some of those duties and shared them with the world . since those early efforts , a number of additional strategies for defining and propagating ethical engineering have been developed , such as textbooks , courses , and even a division of the american society for engineering education dedicated to the topic ( herkert , 2000 ) .\nthis need for simplicity has led to the singularization of marketing \u2013 the core target audience , the killer insight , the - single - thing - you - most - want - to - communicate and the big idea . the reality of the world in which modern marketing operates is that it is characterized by multiplicity . multiplicity of target audiences , multiple touch - points and multiple need states .\nevery comment commences with the pair / * and terminates with the pair * / . comments may span lines .\nas a save member , you ' ll have access to quality professional education , both in person and online . you not only have access to resources and publications that advance your professional knowledge , but you ' ll also be a part of a network of thousands of value professionals just as eager to connect .\nand google rewards the behaviors it\u2019s working so hard to promote . the company has revamped its selection criteria for the great manager award to reflect the eight oxygen behaviors . employees refer to the behaviors and cite specific examples when submitting nominations . clayberg has received the award , and he believes it was largely because of the skills he acquired through his oxygen training . the prize includes a weeklong trip to a destination such as hawaii , where winners get to spend time with senior executives . recipients go places in the company , too . \u201cin the last round of promotions to vice president , \u201d laszlo bock says , \u201c10 % of the directors promoted were winners of the great manager award . \u201d\nby that time , nalini chhetri , a scholar who specializes in international development , had joined the program . she helped conduct a mapping exercise in the village to determine why people were not excited by the stoves ( chhetri , 2009 ) . through the mapping exercise , the team discovered that a number of their original assumptions\u2014many of which had not been recognized as assumptions at the time\u2014had made the devices unworkable .\nthese examples are not unique . in fact , the national academy of engineering ( nae ) also promotes these kinds of interactions . in a keynote talk before the 2000 nae annual meeting , then nae president wm . a . wulf cited the work of two social science scholars\u2014sociologist charles perrow ( 1999 ) and historian ed tenner ( 1997 ) \u2014for inspiring him to establish a program on engineering ethics , the nae center for engineering , ethics , and society ( cees ) ( wulf , 2000 ) . the underlying principle of the program is recognition of the need for \u201cmulti - disciplinary examinations\u201d to address ethical and societal issues related to the development of new technologies ( urltoken ) . cees now hosts workshops and projects that bring together engineers , social scientists , and others on a regular basis .\nvirgin wanted to change perceptions of cruise holidays by making the most of the opportunity younger , more active customers presented .\nfrom helping premier foods to find the next cooking secret , to repositioning the wine society for a younger audience , lucy enjoys challenging norms and getting to the heart of brands .\nwe understand the importance of the consumer and the customer , but unlike many research agencies and other consultancies , we believe they should inspire your decision - making , not dictate it .\nstores the bits in the given order . such bit strings can be searched , etc . , just like character strings .\nwithout the attribute varying , strings are of fixed length . such strings always store the specified number of characters . thus ,\nshe plays an essential role in organising the logistics of projects , with an eye for the details that slip past the rest of us , and organising the company\u2019s social calendar ! brands she\u2019s proudest to have worked with include quorn , playstation and vienetta .\nthe best way to download these files is to do a right - click ,\nsave target as . . .\non the link so that you may select a location to save the pdf . simply clicking on the link is not recommended .\nin the decades that followed , surveyer\u2019s firm became known as snc and expanded into the oil and gas , mining and metallurgy and infrastructure sectors . in the process , snc played a pivotal role in building the power plants and industrial facilities that drove canada\u2019s transformation into one of the world\u2019s leading producers of natural resources .\nthe fastest way to share someone else\u2019s tweet with your followers is with a retweet . tap the icon to send it instantly .\n( both examples are equivalent , i . e . the order of while and until in the statement doesn ' t matter )\ntoo many brands are asking the same sorts of questions of the same sorts of customers in the same sorts of ways \u2013 and they\u2019re all getting to the same sorts of answers . we help our clients think differently , getting to new and better solutions .\nto succeed in the ambiguity of innovation brands need a vision \u2013 for their category , of their consumers and for the future .\nselect and download the latest journal articles , conference papers , and e - book chapters quickly and conveniently at the asce library .\nthe libraries of the standard functions are all automatically provided ; it is unnecessary to do anything to obtain access to them , such as to specify directories or to use include statements or the like .\nlow - cost airlines and super - premium offers have revolutionised the airline business in the last ten years and ba needed to respond .\naffectionately known as tve\u2019s \u201cmother hen\u201d ju first joined the company at just 19 and has been a part of the fabric ever since .\noliver is enthusiastic about the influence of culture in all forms , and its implications on the world that both people and brands inhabit .\nthe ihd volumes contain references ( appendices ) to computer programs that may be obsolete and no longer supported by the hydrologic engineering center .\nthe tech industry has turned to tech sales engineers to take over educating potential customers . startups are creating more and more innovative products and the tech scene has become a rapidly changing environment . as a consumer , people are hard pressed to keep up with every new technical improvement and platform in their market . a tech sales engineer\u2019s job consists of learning their tech market inside and out . this research is crucial to new companies looking to explain to potential clients why their product or service will benefit its users .\nthis report examines the global mining industry\u2019s prioritization of local procurement by measuring the degree to which the largest 40 mining companies publicly report on local procurement in their 2012 and 2013 corporate responsibility or annual reports .\nthe descriptions of the eight behaviors also allow considerable tailoring . they\u2019re inclusive guidelines , not rigid formulas . that said , it was clear early on that managers would need help adopting the new standards , so people ops built assessments and a training program around the oxygen findings .\nto read more about our thinking on customer journeys and the latest on brands , strategy and innovation follow the link to our blog below .\nthe first declaration is of an integer d stored in decimal format , while the second is of a variable e capable of storing ten digits having 4 digits after the decimal point . to initialize e , write :\nwhether she\u2019s out on the hockey pitch or in the office , proud rotterdammer joyce brings her winning spirit and competitive streak to everything she does .\nadobe reader xi or higher is required to view these documents . the current version of the reader is free and available on adobe acrobat website .\nin 2012 , we innovated with virgin to help them make waves in the cruising category by capitalizing on the opportunity offered by younger and more active consumers . the first virgin cruise ship will set sail from portmiami in 2020 .\nin this example string assignment , string u is joined to the end of string t , and the composite string is stored in string variable s .\nin 2012 , we worked with virgin to help them make waves in the cruising category by capitalising on the opportunity offered by younger and more active consumers . the first virgin cruise ship will set sail from port miami in 2020 .\nwe created and designed best - in - class models and processes to embed this new approach right across the different business units and throughout the whole world .\nso we aren\u2019t yes men or women ; we are constantly curious , challenging assumptions and challenging the status quo in the search for new and better answers .\nwe explored the meaning of \u2018an active , balanced lifestyle\u2019 across 9 global markets ( from the us to russia and china ) in order to define the best positioning , defining relevant packaging codes , liquid solutions and the right brands in their portfolio to launch such a new offer . skol ultra was launched in brazil just 12 months later and is being rolled out across other markets around the world .\nwith her ability to distinguish the various rhythms of life heather has uncovered insights for projects ranging from the launch of mcdonald\u2019s signature burger to helping unibet define \u201cexpertise\u201d .\nafter much review , oxygen identified eight behaviors shared by high - scoring managers . ( see the sidebar \u201cwhat google\u2019s best managers do\u201d for the complete list . ) even though the behaviors weren\u2019t terribly surprising , patel\u2019s colead , michelle donovan , says , \u201cwe hoped that the list would resonate because it was based on google data . the attributes were about us , by us , and for us . \u201d\nthe activities of friotherm are supported by a world wide sales and service networks .\npermits bit strings to be stored , of length ten . the assignment statement :\nto handle dates given as 2 - digit years and as 4 - digit years , possibly intermixed in the same program , the date attribute may be used .\nthe scope of pl / i variables is confined to procedures in which they are declared . the scope extends into any procedures contained within that procedure ( except of course any procedures in which a new declaration of the same name occurs ) .\ncompiled is a weekly email featuring creative and cases from the industry\u2019s leading agencies .\n( pdf ) to find the programs , products , and resources you need .\nmost people who pursue careers in engineering want to make the world a better place . they believe technologies can ease burdens , open up new possibilities , and even bring people together . to realize those goals , they must be able to understand the world in which they work , the ways in which their technologies will affect the world , and the ways in which people will respond to their products .\nmanagers have expressed few concerns about signing up for the courses and going public with the changes they need to make . eric clayberg , for one , has found his training invaluable . a seasoned software - engineering manager and serial entrepreneur , clayberg had led teams for 18 years before google bought his latest start - up . but he feels he learned more about management in six months of oxygen surveys and people ops courses than in the previous two decades . \u201cfor instance , \u201d he says , \u201ci was worried about the flat organizational structure at google ; i knew it would be hard to help people on my team get promoted . i learned in the classes about how to provide career development beyond promotions . i now spend a third to half my time looking for ways to help my team members grow . \u201d and to his surprise , his reports have welcomed his advice . \u201cengineers hate being micromanaged on the technical side , \u201d he observes , \u201cbut they love being closely managed on the career side . \u201d"]}
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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 ? 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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": 54746, "summary": [{"text": "sixjax is an ecommerce company based in new york city , us .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it is a pay-per-bid online shopping website , with gaming features offering discounts on products as prizes . ", "topic": 9}], "title": "sixjax", "paragraphs": ["november 10 , nrg teams up with main sponsor sixjax , the team changed its name to sixjax . nrg . [ 9 ]\nevoli / gosutrolling did it for a while before he got hired by sixjax and then eg . lol , sixjax . . .\nseptember 4 , evoli announces the release of major from sixjax . [ 7 ]\nsixjax is one of the top online auction sites providing people with quality products & also allows penny bids . see the deal of the day at sixjax auctions !\nthe mexican terran player juan ' major ' lopez has been released from sixjax gaming after not having met the professional and ethical expectations of sixjax ' s sponsor and upper management .\naugust 2 , skew announced on twitter that he has left sixjax gaming . [ 6 ]\nsc2 is like high school , drama everyday . sixjax looks like a shitty team atm lol\nsixjax gaming was founded on march 31 , 2011 and disbanded on sept . 16 , 2011 .\ncreate a free account to access additional details for sixjax , ltd . and other profiles that you visit\nmarch 31 , sixjax drops its sponsorship for nrg . four of nrg ' s best players , dde , vibe , mihai and cocoa , will still be sponsored under a new team , sixjax gaming . [ 1 ]\nthe v - col . catz vs . sixjax . cocoa - cast . . . - complexity gaming | facebook\nsixjax gaming was a team previously affiliated with the sc2 clan nrg but then been independent since march 31 , 2011 . during the initial announcement of the split with nrg , sixjax gaming made a statement revealing artosis would be joining the organization as the new team captain . the team was financed by the bidding fee auction site sixjax . com .\napril 30 , sixjax gaming is invited to participate in the evil geniuses master ' s cup series v . [ 5 ]\nsixjax is a turbo - charged shopping experience combined with the excitement of gaming . sixjax offers members six different styles of auctions , plus achievements and game modifiers . and you\u00e2\u20ac : tm : ll get almost 50 % more tokens for the dollar than other sites .\nsixjax , ltd . has another company listed as an officer . it is not uncommon for one company to hold a position in another company .\nsix ways to play . six ways to win . follow us for exclusive sixjax perks , giveaways and up - to - the - minute info !\nthese addresses are known to be associated with sixjax , ltd . however they may be inactive or mailing addresses only . please verify address for mailing or other purposes .\none thing i do here is look for new products to auction off on sixjax . this upgrade period has allowed for even more focus on finding new p . . .\nas juan has proven through his actions that he has no intentions of changing , we here at sixjax have been left with no choice but to terminate his contract and release him .\nwhat will happen to sixjax in the future with the recent loss of both major and skew remain unknown . the team roster consists of ahhboxxah , cocoa , vibe , dde and artosis .\nthe sixjax site reveals that he has breached his contract on several occasions and having continued to act out . breaches incudling not wearing his team jersey at mlg anaheim and swearing at his opponents .\nhave you bid on sixjax ? what have your experiences been with this penny auction ? did you receive items ? a few months back when i tried i did manage to win a few items .\nthose aren\u2019t made - up prices . they\u2019re among the recently completed sales at sixjax , a new penny - auction site where you can score some pretty big - ticket items for a fraction of the list price .\nsixjax ' s standard auction is the most common auction on the site . users with regular tokens , and each bid will increase the price by one cent . the winner is the last person to bid with no counterbid .\nsixjax , ltd . filed as a domestic limited partnership ( lp ) in the state of texas on monday , february 27 , 2006 and is approximately twelve years old , according to public records filed with texas secretary of state .\nmajor responded by saying he was promised to be sent to korea due to an upcoming partnership between incredible miracle and sixjax that fell through . he then felt that the team did not send enough players to mlg and that his opinions were not heard .\n-\nthe thing that made me the most mad was last mlg when they send 0 players to mlg i asked for a reason and evoli ( team manager ) asked the owner of sixjax but he apparently responded with wait a few days we have an annoucment to do , so i was kinda piss at that ,\nsays major .\nbig deal because even to this day it receives traffic ( so , on a traffic point of view , that ' s another reason why it seems like sixjaxgaming had little traffic ) . but sixjax won ' t die out , they are fairly active now in the sc2 scene , they now sponsor even artosis of gsl ( who is a pretty damn good player ) , vibe , and a couple others i think .\nwhen we first recruited juan ' terran ' lopez he represented both an opportunity and a liability . he was as famous for his poor attitude as he was for his expectional grasp of the game . we took a chance when we picked him up , and things didn ' t work out like we wanted . as of september 2nd , 2011 juan ' terran ' lopez will no longer be a part of the sixjax gaming organization .\ni guess what i ' m saying is that yes , esports is a business , but because it is so different from most other businesses due to its primarily online nature , hyper - engaged / hyper - connected consumer base , and unfiltered business - community interaction , being an asshole is not a dominant strategy . a case in point - complexity is , as far as i can tell , the worst professional sc2 team there is , except maybe sixjax ( but probably not - dde and major are really strong ) . i ' m sure they ' re going to improve , and i don ' t mean to hate - it ' s just that they don ' t have great results or impressive players .\nmarch 31 , well known starcraft commentator artosis is signed , he will be leader and captain for the new team . [ 2 ]\nonly top 64 / 68 results are shown for the 2011 pro circuit ( depending on korean invites ) .\nthis page was last edited on 13 january 2017 , at 02 : 10 .\ntext / code is available under cc - by - sa . licenses for other media varies .\nfly like aiur ( m . i . a . - paper planes sc2 parody )\nspecialty auctions operate in the same manner as the standard but with more sophistication . they only happen with our most unique and valuable items , like backstage passes , sporting tickets and vacation packages .\nlast man standing is a totally different kind of auction experience . it\u00e2\u20ac : tm : s all in the timing . members are shown the price of a regular standard auction , but whoever wins will pay only 1 % of the normal auction price , a huge discount on the ending auction price . the last person to bid when the timer strikes zero wins this endurance themed auction .\nin an upper hand auction , strategy is key and things are never what they seem . bidders have special modifiers that can be used ( though not required in order to bid ) against specific players or against all the users in the auction . for example , they can be used to \u00e2\u20ac\u0153freeze\u00e2\u20ac\u009d another bidder , preventing them from bidding for 30 seconds . or , they can \u00e2\u20ac\u0153scramble\u00e2\u20ac\u009d the clock . there are a bunch of special moves , meaning these auctions can be dirty , mischievous , but really fun . for more information on modifiers , please refer to the modifier ( link ) faq .\nhybrid auctions are a cross between specialty and last man standing auctions\u00e2\u20ac : tm : awesome , unique items and an upper hand auction\u00e2\u20ac : tm : s strategic special plays . it combines the best elements of all our auctions with unique items , special moves and more .\nvip auctions are only available to our biggest bidders . they\u00e2\u20ac : tm : re similar to standard auctions but are only accessible to an exclusive list of invitees .\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 )\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nget some dre beats and an ipod touch tonight ! both are only at $ . 05 ! ! hurry & bid now to get a great deal !\npro ! only 1hr left on this amazing deal ! current price = $ . 10 ! click here to bid\n13\ntoday ! ! ! auction ends at 5pm so don ' t wait . . . get in on the action now ! ! visit\ndon ' t let rise in airline prices get you down . save with this\ngreat deal on bose earbud headphones . . save up to 95 % ! visit\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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known are remedies which are used to reduce inflammation caused by inflammation of the skeletal muscle etc . there were only few examples . did somebody tell you about canadian generic viagra ? maybe you yet know about the question . sexual dysfunction can be a result of a physical condition . even when it has a physical cause , psychological problems can make the disorder worse . sex drive problems are so commonly a product of how you feel that there is some to that \u201cheadache\u201d saying after all .\nthis is a very competitive business and it is a true shame when this happens . i hope this site is ethitical and puts it\u2019s customers first before closing . when penny auction sites close and don\u2019t refund the customers for new bid purchases that have not been spent it gives the business a bad name .\nsince 2009 , we have been the best place to learn about penny auctions . helping you navigate the penny auction world . covering entertainment auction site news , finding and highlighting the good , along with uncovering and educating consumers of the dangers of bad penny auction sites . join our penny auction forum today !\nurltoken has been interviewed by and seen in forbes , cbs , abc , fox , time magazine , wired . com , consumer reports tv , mint . com , walletpop , the wall street journal and more !\nlooking to do a feature story on penny auctions ? we ' d love to help you out .\nsite owner takes pride in only shipping 1 item and admits to autobidding bots .\nequip : you champion the cause of the dragonmaw clan . all reputation gains while in level 85 cataclysm dungeons will be applied to your standing with them .\nequip : while avenging wrath is active , you gain 1 holy power every 4 sec .\nwe were betrayed by the man we called our prince . i pledge the blades of my blood knights to the defeat of kil ' jaeden and the restoration of silvermoon . we will fight beside you , a ' dal .\nuse : launch a vortex of destruction that seeks your current enemy . when it reaches the target , it explodes , dealing a critical strike to all enemies within 10 yds for 140 fire damage .\nkil ' jaeden the deceiver , supreme commander of the burning legion , has a simple agenda : consume all life and magic , assimilate every race into the legion ' s ranks , slay any who dare resist , and destroy all of creation .\nuse : sound the horn , increasing your primary stat by 2332 for 30 sec .\nthe strongest vrykul are awaited by odyn at the halls of valor , to become valarjar . they fight eternal , shiny and gold .\nequip : grants you the wake of ashes ability , which deals massive damage to enemies in an area .\nso it was that over the course of time , the man and the weapon seemed as one . ashbringer became a name of legend , attributed not just to the fearsome blade but also to the relentless knight who wielded it .\nincreases the damage done by templar ' s verdict by 20 % , and the damage done by divine storm by 10 % .\nstrike the target for 267 , 551 physical damage . maximum 2 charges . grants zeal , causing zeal attacks to chain to an additional nearby target per stack . maximum 3 stacks . each jump deals 40 % less damage . generates 1 holy power .\nemits dazzling light in all directions , blinding enemies within 10 yards , causing them to wander disoriented for 6 sec . non - holy damage will break the disorient effect .\nyour auto attacks have a chance to reset the cooldown of blade of justice .\nreduces physical damage you take by 35 % , and instantly counterattacks any enemy that strikes you in melee combat for 117 , 911 physical damage . lasts 10 sec .\nreduces your divine shield cooldown by 20 % . in addition , any attack which would kill you instead reduces you to 20 % of your maximum health and triggers divine shield . cannot occur while divine shield is on cooldown or forbearance is active .\nincreases your damage and haste by 3 . 0 % for 32 sec . each holy power spent during crusade increases damage and haste by an additional 3 . 0 % . maximum 15 stacks .\nthrows a blessed hammer that spirals outward , dealing 53 , 099 holy damage to enemies that it hits , and causing them to deal 12 % less damage to you on their next auto attack .\navenger ' s shield now deals 50 % increased damage to the first target hit . grand crusader now has an additional 10 % chance to occur .\ncalls down the light to heal a friendly target for 30 % of the target ' s missing health . while you are standing in your consecration , hand of the protector ' s healing is increased by 20 % .\njudgment now applies judgment of light to the target , causing the next 40 successful attacks against the target to heal the attacker for 8 , 309 .\neach enemy within 8 yards reduces the damage that you take and increases the damage that you deal by 3 % . this effect has diminishing returns .\ninfuse a friendly target with faith for 5 sec , healing them for 254 , 477 at the end .\nrestores 6 , 362 health to 3 injured allies within 10 yds every 1 sec . while aura mastery is active , heals all allies in the aura instead of 3 and healing is increased by 100 % .\nlight of dawn and holy shock have a 15 % chance to not start their cooldown , and make their next cast free .\navenging wrath lasts 25 % longer and also reduces holy shock ' s cooldown by 50 % for its duration .\nmark a second target as a beacon , mimicking the effects of beacon of light . your heals will now heal both of your beacons , but at 20 % reduced effectiveness .\nthe world ' s biggest source of competitive gaming information . our mission at gosugamers is to deliver the highest quality esports content and coverage .\ncopyright \u00a9 2002 - 2018 gosugamers . net . all rights reserved . powered by steam\npowered by django 1 . 8 , python 3 . 4 , nginx 1 . 9 and debian gnu / linux 8 .\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 .\npress j to jump to the feed . press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts\ntomorrow artosis and noregret will be casting the ksl online qualifiers for 12 hours\nfocusing on teaching people about sc1 through the lens of sc2\n. it will be on urltoken\nyes . we always come down after the show is over . before and during we don ' t have much time but its sometimes possible to run into us then .\ngenerally show ends - > we clean up and get changed - > we come out . takes a few minutes .\nwhy does artosis quit sc2 after a couple of games because he doesnt want to figure out how to play against against ghost rush . . .\nmaybe it is his opinion but sometimes i feel like it is difficult to know if a caster is just trying to hype up the game or actually speaks his opinion .\nsays on the liquipedia page that 9th - 16th get 225 points . seems like some people disagree . i don ' t know .\nin 1 year innovation has won iem gyeonggi , the ssl , gsl vs the world and a gsl championship .\neveryone in here who isn ' t shaming the guy who unpaused is wrong and morally confused . unpausers are the worst . end of story .\nartosis after protoss became strong vs artosis after terran became strong post 3 . 8\ni ' m a whiny bitchy player who gets frustrated all the time just like anyone else . i ' m allowed to be human in my free time .\nhero , the evolution of adept / phoenix transitions , and the difference between gumiho and alive . - article by artosis\ni mean . . . all artosis really said in this article is\nmake mass adept when they ' re 2 basing , transition when theyre not\nright ? if that ' s a complex decision for protoss players . . . well idk what to say to be honest .\nand i didn ' t mean literally all the entire article said that , i meant when you ' re addressing protosses decision making that that ' s what it boiled down to , clearly there are other intricacies and you pointed them out well , but these intricacies are what separates hero from say , myunsik , for example , and i don ' t believe they are necessary to play the style at a decent level .\nin the same way that it boils down that terran just needs to turtle vs adepts .\nartosis do you know brownbear personally ? just curious as to how you stumbled across this stuff otherwise .\nnot too deep in the piece yet but the bit where he talks about replays makes me sad and disappointed in overwatch again . i still can ' t believe that we live in an age where replay features aren ' t standard in any competitive video game : /\nas someone who writes about rts design as a side job this is incredibly well done and very in depth . it ' s a long , but very good , video but to sum it up the author discussions design decisions focusing on things like map design , macro , balance and iteration process .\nthe author does a great job comparing without degrading either and looks deeply at how the philosophy of each company impacted their games and how that design achieved ( or failed , as the example of generated maps in the empire series as the author discusses ) the goals set out by the developers . he evens discusses urltoken and how it ' s a platform rather than just a service .\nalso for more enjoyable watching the author discusses balance specifically in this video , also well done .\ntip : right - 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store .\nlimited time offer . no code needed . restrictions may apply . see site for deatils .\nshipping is free on orders over $ 50 . restrictions may apply . limited time offer .\nshop at urltoken to get up to 50 % discount on select girls clothing .\nshipping is free on orders worth over $ 50 . restrictions may apply . limited time offer .\njust click the\nstudent program\nat the bottom part of the page . restrictions may apply . see website for more details .\nrestrictions may apply . see website for more details . click\nstudent discount\non the bottom page to start .\nenter this coupon code at checkout and get 20 % discount on all items .\nat savings . com , we have thousands of coupons and promo codes to help you save money when you shop at your favorite online stores . find one you ' d like to use , then click to reveal the discount code or to get the deal .\nour links take you straight to the retailer ' s page so you can start shopping for the best deals . browse the site as you normally would , adding the items that you want to purchase to your shopping cart .\nonce you ' re ready to check out , apply the discount code on the retailer ' s site . for deals that do not have a code , the discount will be automatically applied . complete your purchase and save money !\nok sure , he ' s criticizes others while saying it ' s not okay to be critical on his own projects . . . maybe he just really believes he offers the best at what he does .\nok sure , he trolled combatex on skype that one night on destiny ' s stream , and then the next day ranted about needing more professionalism in esports . . . maybe he was just drunk or something : /\nas for banning someone for streaming gsl , and then asking for a restream because he can ' t find the free link on gom ? . . . i just can ' t think of anything .\ni thought he asked for a restream first . that would have been funnier .\ndear incontrol : mlg is better than nasl , shut the fuck up and deal with it .\nsome strange event occurred with sc2 where people actually thought incontrol was a decent person instead of the oafish prick he was in bw .\nthis is just the world slowly righting itself in my opinion . he is and always will be no more than a straight up moron .\ntens of thousands of current sc2 fans , including myself , didn ' t follow bw - our bad on the whole incontrol thing .\nin fairness , i thought he was a decent guy until he refused to let anyone but himself cast the finals of nasl . i mean , when you have two of the best casters in the world flown in . . . you let them do their job . meh .\ni stayed liking him through that - i figured it was possible that it was some nasl higher - up ' s decision , idk . what put me over the edge was his totally unnecessary and nonesensical attack on tb , and this is even worse . i feel like he ' s just kind of stupid at this point - does he not know that a large chunk of the community already liked tb and sundance more than him , even before all the ridiculous things he ' s been saying ?\nhe accused tb of being part of a group of people that moved into casting sc2 purely for money and how he dislikes people like that . this was during an interview .\nhe also thinks science should be replaced by creationism , he ' s not very good on the whole thinking thing .\nmeanwhile , he went to work for russ , who basically admitted that he put together nasl so that he could make a living off of it ( which i don ' t mind , i ' m all for people capitalizing on sc2 - i ' m just out of the incontrol fan club - the guy is a hypocrite douche ) .\nit ' s just a passing comment in this interview , but here it is .\ni love the way tb handled the situation . he didn ' t snap back at incontrol . he just ran his invitational tournament and raised a buttload of money for more tournaments .\ni could have and probably would have handled that so much worse if it had happened pre - dreamhack . lotta lessons learned at that event and advice given to me from great people . my defensive nature is a gigantic character flaw that i have to rectify which will take a while but i ' m feeling like it ' s starting to happen and i feel much happier as a result .\nat least combatex realizes he ' s acting as a douche and isn ' t apologetic about it .\nthe difference is that combatex is just an obvious troll who can , at times , be entertaining . you can laugh with or at him . incontrol , on the other hand , went full retard years ago .\nwell he wants to be a community figure - head and leader so bad that he will literally say anything to get that status .\nlike i ' m going to leave sotg for practice ( secret eg conflict of interest ) and move to another show . that whole bag of shit too ! saddest part is he gave such a moving talk about really buckling down and becoming a better player and posting results , then you find out it was all bullshit ? !\nseriously hoping this guy gets knocked out of group play for raleigh based on his performance at anaheim and columbus . might humble him a bit .\ni must admit i was sad when he left but i would rather see artosis stay as a pillar . artosis > incontrol , this is not even taking possible tasteless appearances into consideration .\nartosis is a genuine great guy too . incontrol is just a fake douche who easily shows who he is in any and every conflict .\nneither artosis or incontrol are top tier players and threats to big names like mc but incontrol insists on taking himself seriously at that level while artosis is at least a good guy and wants esports to grow . incontrol gave off that feeling as if he believes anyone who joined the sc scene post - bw isn ' t welcome .\nhe ' s not a very talented player so we can look forward to him becoming irrelevant pretty soon .\nyeah , i saw jecho crush him on stream in a clan war 2 - 0 . kid hasn ' t even been able to enter a major tournament yet\ni ' m one of those hardcore incontrol haters and i ' ve been saying this for months and now that people is finally realizing his true nature i ' m glad . but in his defense , i think he ' s just young and impressionable and that he has had really bad influences ( cough sirscoots cough ) that turned him into a manipulative cutthroat business - type wannabe . in one sotg he talked about a guy that used to take him to school or something like that that was like a mentor figure to him . maybe he got his social climbing notions from him . there ' s also the debate club . . .\ni think he ' ll come to realize the value of honesty and become a better person with age .\nyoung ? the guy is like 25 - 27 isint he ? . . . . theres a difference between a 17 year old gosi [ terran ] being young and immature and a 25 year old incontrol being\nyoung\n( by pro - gaming standards ) and immature . . .\nwe are talking about business and in that context that age is definitely young .\nit ' s kind of tangential , but the naivete of these esports shark wannabes kind of annoys me . being a shark is effective in certain contexts works for a variety of reasons , but to my understanding , the most important is limited information - if your competition doesn ' t see it coming , you ' re much more effective . in esports , almost everything ends up coming out very quickly , so if you ' re being an actual rational businessperson rather than superficially branding yourself as a jaded realist , it ' s in your best interests to be forthright and consistent .\nesports makes money off eyeballs , and you get eyeballs from people ' s interest . what the eg crowd ( i don ' t mean to be an eg hater , but it ' s where a lot of this attitude is coming from ) doesn ' t seem to understand is that in this business , not only is being an asshole , both in statements and actions , not beneficial , it actively hurts your brand . contrast liquid , mlg , and gom as institutions with eg and the nasl , and you ' ll see exactly what i mean - the first former are very open with the community , accept criticism , and we like them . i would argue that the fact that their products are superior is related to this fact .\ninstead of being open and accepting of constructive criticism , eg and the nasl , particularly xeris , have been incredibly defensive , and every time they ' ve tried to control information , they ' ve failed miserably . they then take this incredibly frustrating , patronizing , and ultimately myopic position that ' oh , we ' re business people . we wouldn ' t expect kids like you to understand , ' when community relations is absolutely everything in this business .\nyou know what though ? i love complexity . justin lake is awesome - it ' s possible that he ' s manipulating me by being a nice guy who interacts with the community in a positive and constructive manner , being perfectly open about his exciting partnership with mvp , and acquiring a well - liked na squad , which has stayed engaged with the community , but i ' m ok with that kind of manipulation . i ' m not really a fan of any of his players , but when he posts something , i ' ll probably believe it , and i ' m much more likely to watch his team and his institution ' s events than i would be if i didn ' t care about the organization , doubly so compared to what i ' d do if i actively disliked it , like i do eg .\nlet ' s compare that to eg . i like djwheat . i used to like his shows , but i gradually lost interest the more i hear about the way these eg guys act . understand , i ' m not depriving myself of anything by not watching these shows - i ' ve just lost interest in what incontrol and scoots have to say . when idra is your professional class act , your organization is in trouble .\nedit : mixed up alex garfield and justin lake ' s first names . ironic , considering the content of my post .\nscoots . a bad egg that one . i remember being in a chat with scoots moderating . and it was constant bans and threats of him\nkilling esports\nsinglehandedly . in his defense , he was being trolled pretty hard but thats still no reason to rage that bad and threaten such rediculous things .\nmy favorite incontrol - isms was when he was having his ' language debate ' with destiny . he ' d say something to the effect of\nnow i ' m not saying you ' re a raging rapist asshole molester , buuuuut . . .\n. it cracked me up so hard . he ' d preface all his massive accusations / insults with\nnow i ' m not saying . . .\n. destiny just blew it off , but it was the most hilarious linguistic setup ever that only an oaf would think was a clever way to argue\nfor being an english major who debated as a hobby , he ' s not only astonishingly bad at knowing what words mean , but at effectively conveying a point .\nit was on one of the urltoken shows when the community was freaking out about language and destiny being destiny was the person everyone had their pitchforks pointed at .\ni agree , i would like to see these two people debate . for science .\nit was on state of the game about a month ago , don ' t remember what episode though .\nshe ' s a hardcore fundamentalist christian ; despite what many of us would do to her in bed , i can ' t imagine that there are more than only a couple desperate losers here that would even consider dating her .\nespecially after a person waits ( edit ) their entire life for sex . marriages definitely have no sex . children are brought by storks .\nhe can ' t fuck his girlfriend ? no wonder he ' s such an asshole .\nnever having had sex doesn ' t prevent you from experiencing the sexuality of your partner , and knowing whether you are compatible or not . i have had boyfriends that showed me very quickly how distasteful i would find intimacy with them . ( blech ) on the other hand , i can assure you beyond a shadow of a doubt that sex with geoff will be awesome . i just don ' t agree with the argument that you can ' t know compatibility without fully experiencing every aspect of sexuality .\ni know i like chocolate . - i know i like boys . i choose a new chocolate bar at the store , a brand i ' m not familiar with . - i meet a boy , one i ' ve never had any relationship with . i like the ingredient list and specifications , so i buy the chocolate . - i like the guy , so i enter into a relationship with him . i open the chocolate bar and see the color , smell the aroma , and even test the snap of the chocolate ( connoisseurs know what i mean . ) . - i date the guy , and experience intimacy with him in ways that are not sex . i can know , at this point , even though i haven ' t tasted it , that i will like this chocolate bar . - i know , through all experiences with this boy , that we are compatible . i eat the chocolate and now taste it for the first time , it is a new experience , but i knew and could predict much of what it would be like . - i marry the boy and we have sex , it is a new experience , and much better than what i have done before , but i knew and could predict much of what it would be like . i am happy . - i am very happy .\nsomething about this makes me think less about her home - state , since a hardcore christian can be their best female specimen .\nindeed a laughable concept , beauty pageants have little to do with beauty and more to do with manipulating the hivemind , which is eas when the only people who pay attention to that crap are bogans . ( what do you call bogans in america ? rednecks ? )\nso when anna says that creationism should be taught in schools because evolution is just a theory , rednecks agree and go vote .\nonly the crazy ( mostly ) christians pay beauty pageants any attention . them and perverts . and anyway , most of the country is still christian you know , and that includes oregon . we ' re not an atheist state or anything , just a bit above average .\nlook , i get it , it ' s pretty unusual , and this has less to do with you than the starcraft community as a whole . but why is incontrol ' s girlfriend ' s worth based on how much sex he gives her ? why can ' t he love her and she love him ? why can ' t we assume that she ' s a bomb ass partner and that ' s why they ' re together ? why the fuck does sex always come up when his girlfriend comes up .\nthis is why i feel alienated as a woman from screddit . because whenever a woman is brought in in conversation ( it rarely happens anyway . . . ) either her body or sex is the topic of discussion . can you imagine a screddit where men ' s bodies were talked about the same ratio that women ' s bodies were ?\nyou ' re making a solid effort on getting that up to 100 % , though .\nhard to convey that i dun give a toss about 2 nuts\nfinding\neach other while responding to the\nmodel\ngf remark .\ni ' m curious : what ' s the story behind him and bw ? all i ' m aware of is that he was a token entrant in some overblown american reality show that reinforced all kinds of stereotypes about\ngamer culture\n.\ni have a few pro friends who told me even more about his antics in bw . he was an uber - prick and super fucking annoying ( still is ) . you can see evidence of this in the image below when he started bm ' ing idra during highlander .\nhe wasn ' t and still isn ' t respected by his peers and is / was a pretty bad player . i remember a story about a very patient , manner , well - liked member of eg put him on ignore on vent for like 2 years and never told anyone . if this guy puts you on ignore , you must be the biggest fucking douche bag in the world .\ninc is super insecure and doesn ' t want to be seen as a\nnerd .\nhe tries very hard to impress people when others are around . when he is one - on - one with you , you ' d think this guy might actually be pretty cool , then as soon as another person shows up , it is like is constantly trying to show - off . pretty weird .\nthere is a lot more , but that is probably enough . . . maybe too much .\ni said a similar thing to this yesterday and in a somewhat nice way and / r / starcraft of course downvoted me into oblivion and i was called a witch hunter . this bipolar nature needs too be fixed or it will end up like / v / on 4chan\ni am sincerely sorry that you guys misunderstood what i was saying . . .\nand further , i am sincerely sorry that everyone misunderstood the apology i was trying to make about the public misunderstanding my statements . . . . .\nsolidarity , because you know , he ' s like , really solid . . . .\nincontrol is a two - faced hypocrite . if you take this guy to have one ounce of true conviction in what he says , you have most likely never seen more than one statement by him .\nhe talks about abusing sensationalism then trolls combatex in skype call , apologizes , talks about professionalism in esports and proceeds to act like a fucking child and knock other tournaments while being a figure - head fora competing organization , apologizes , the list goes on .\nhere ' s an idea when you write something as a public figure , write that shit down , sleep on it , think about it , then spell check it , then post it .\nit ' s truly amazing how different destiny and incontrol are in this respect , and it ' s why destiny gets nothing but love from this subreddit and incontrol gets a fuckload of hate . one believes every word he says , and has ultimate conviction and critical thinking applied to all of his ideas , the other doesn ' t know half the shit he ' s saying most of the time and will say something contradictory 2 hours later .\ni do not know if the other destiny fans downvoted you for a percieved attack on destiny or some other reason , but i agree . the key thing destiny seems to stress is how genuine he is ( though not nice ) . i cannot think of a time when destiny was forced to eat his words ( though i have not really looked ) . incontrol on the other hand . . . well that is what this thread is about isn ' t it ?\ni also find destiny ' s points well argued whereas incontrol just seems to throw in random colorful words to make it look like he knows what he ' s talking about but they don ' t craft a well argued point . you can see this in the debates for extended series on sotg .\nin another episode of sotg he argued with tyler over something ( i can ' t remember atm ) and handled that argument pretty well . the thing is he had idra to back him up who is a very pragmatic and logical person that speaks genuinely like destiny ."]}
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[ archive ] - horse and hound forums\nthis is the mortality , theft & straying cover offered by petplan equine insurance . this refers to either the death of your horse or its physical disappearance , whether by theft or straying .\neventing worldwide has teamed up with petplan equine one of the uk\u2019s leading specialist insurance providers to offer the chance to win a place on the petplan cross country masterclass with eventing legend lucinda green taking place march 2 at stockland lovell manor equestrian training and competition centre in somerset .\npetplan offer a range of plans to suit every budget . take a look below :\n15 - year - old scarlet scott and mickey may ride a lovely test in the petplan equine novice bronze area festival championship to score 67 . 58 % . well done you two ! \ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udf89\nthis is where the financial bridge of insurance with petplan equine crosses the gap between the necessary treatment and the costs involved . the veterinary fees cover provided by petplan equine policies , \u00a35 , 000 as standard ( \u00a31 , 000 for veteran plan ) towards treatment for each illness or injury , gives owners the reassurance that at least the financial strain will be reduced at often difficult and stressful times .\nif you do qualify for a petplan equine area festival , you and your horse will need to become fully registered with british dressage to take part . click here to find out more about membership .\nthe event was incredibly well run and everyone was so encouraging . any rider who is looking for a new experience in 2017 , qualifying for the petplan equine area festivals should be top of mind . .\ni have always insured my horse with petplan equine and would not choose anyone else . they offer an excellent service , and have been brilliant with the claims i have had over the past 10 years .\nmy highlight of 2015 has to be gaining the sponsorship at the beginning of the season . it has been with so much pride that my horses and i have been able to wear the petplan equine kit , and to hear our sponsorship announced over the tannoy at affiliated events gaining recognition for both petplan and ourselves .\nfor the 2018 / 2019 petplan equine area festival season under 21 riders will enter the first rounds in either the bronze or silver section depending on their qualification level . the finals will be split into under 21 sections from the riders qualified from the area festival first rounds , a qualification score of over 60 % is required . there will be an under 21 rosette to the highest place youth rider in each class at the petplan equine area festivals .\nthe pet plan charitable trust was founded in 1994 to raise much needed funds for animal welfare and veterinary projects . money is raised by petplan and petplan equine customers giving an optional \u00a31 . 50 to the trust when they take out or renew their policy . to date , almost \u00a35 million has been awarded by the trust .\nit is the sister brand of petplan , the largest provider of small animal insurance in the uk .\nif you ' re happy with the way petplan equine handled your claim , why not recommend us to a friend ? you ' ll receive \u00a340 worth of love2shop vouchers and your friend will receive the first month of their new policy free .\nthe petplan equine area festivals are a good introduction to affiliated competition . the judges give positive criticism and they are the perfect event to have as a goal no matter what your level is so that you can achieve your potential .\nwe ' ve negotiated some great offers for petplan equine customers . we ' ll be adding new offers regularly so remember to check when you ' re browsing online to see what great discounts are available . if you have any suggestions for equine products or services you ' d like to see featured , email us the details and we ' ll see what we can do .\nregardless of the pursuits and activities you enjoy with your horse there is some cover that as a rider , you should never be without . accidents can happen at any time and under a petplan equine policy we offer several essential benefits as standard :\nhorse and hound forums > horse & hound online forum > the tack room > pet plan equine insurance exclusions - not happy . . .\nmake sure you are insured to ride the horses you try , not all of the horses will be insured for any rider so to protect yourself it\u2019s worth considering a rider plan . petplan equine has 3 levels of rider cover for riders aged 5 to 75 .\ntaken from the series petplan masterclass with lucinda this short video gives some top tips for riding a cross country ditch .\nonce you have your scores , you\u2019ll get an email from bd to say you might be eligible to go to a petplan equine area festival . you can qualify for and compete in as many area festivals as you wish as long as you have enough qualifying sheets .\nyou can ride in prelim bronze sections to get your scores for an area festival as a club member on a club horse . if you do qualify for a petplan equine area festival , you and your horse will need to become fully registered with bd to take part .\nthanks to funding from the petplan charitable trust , we developed a new equine welfare assessment application for android tablets . the app has been designed to emulate the standardised equine based welfare assessment tool ( sebwat ) , allowing staff to conduct assessments on animals , evaluate , and monitor equine welfare , all digitally . the sebwat tool consists of 40 different welfare indicators , which measure a range of characteristics relating to the emotional and physical wellbeing of the animals . the data collected tells us which welfare issues are affecting different groups of equines and allows us to deliver effective interventions to address them .\ni would recommend petplan equine to everyone as i have multiple horses insured with them , and i have made several claims over the years , and never once had a problem . the team are friendly and understanding of situations , and are very easy to communicate with .\nis a trading name of pet plan limited ( registered in england no . 1282939 ) and allianz insurance plc ( registered in england no . 84638 ) , registered office : 57 ladymead , guildford , surrey , gu1 1db , united kingdom . petplan equine ' s trading address is :\ntaken from the series petplan masterclass with lucinda this short video gives some top tips for riding skinnies on the cross country course .\nfor silver sections from prelim to advanced medium one score needs to be from a qualifying test . prelim to advanced medium riders go to first round competitions . prix st georges and above do not attend first rounds , all qualified riders qualify in direct for the petplan equine area festival finals .\nto compete at the petplan equine area festivals you need to be a member of british dressage , but non - members can qualify on \u2018class tickets\u2019 ( temporary bd membership for one class only costing \u00a38 ) , providing they become a full british dressage member after successfully obtaining their qualifying scores .\nfor me , one big highlight as a sponsored rider with petplan equine in 2015 , was picking up the ride on kingsclough masquerade ( marcus ) . we have had many successes so far , with wins in many classes and championship titles , with an extremely near miss qualifying for hoys .\nto nominate a charity , team or individual who deserves to be recognised for their outstanding contribution to equine welfare go to urltoken . nominations open 3rd november 2014 .\nclick here to see a few examples of how the petplan charitable trust is helping animals across the uk because of donations from our customers .\npetplan charitable trust was formed in 1994 by patsy bloom and david simpson to provide much needed funds to promote the health and welfare of animals .\nat petplan , we are passionate about animal welfare and the principle of responsible pet ownership . we work with over 1 , 000 charities throughout the uk and , back in 1994 , formed the petplan charitable trust which has so far raised over \u00a35 million towards a better , healthier world for animals .\nonline maximum sum insured value is \u00a310 , 000 . please contact our equine team on 0330 102 1658 for a quote if you have a horse with a value higher than \u00a310 , 000 .\nthree finalists for each category will be selected and invited to attend the petplan and adch animal charity awards evening in april 2015 where the winners will be announced .\nat petplan we do all we can to process your claims quickly and fairly . to make a claim , simply complete the relevant claim form , which you can download and print at your convenience . it\u2019s easy to claim with petplan , however , if there is missing information on your claim form it can cause a delay .\ncompetition entries close on 26 february 2016 . the petplan masterclass is on 7 march 2016 at waterford equestrian , waterford farm , langley park , durham , dh7 9tr .\n\u2018to compete is to win\u2019 is the motto of endurance , knowing i have the cover , protection and expert advice of petplan equine behind me enables my back room team of crew , vet , farrier , coaches , physio and of course myself , to give 100 % to my horse and my sport and lead us to success \u2013 together we tackle the miles .\n25th june \u2013 petplan equine organised for me to go down to centaur biomechanics with russell guire because they are doing an article in the customer magazine , paces , on it . it was an absolutely amazing day and i loved every second ! russell is an absolute career crush and it was an honour to be involved ! sleet was perfectly behaved and i was so proud of him !\nthe equine insurance market has witnessed continued growth within recent years as more and more people recognise the importance of insuring against the unexpected costs that are all too frequently experienced as part of owning a horse or pony .\njuliette edmonds from buntingford competes in eventing with her horses ; boodles , and her wonder pony , jess . as a responsible horse owner and an equine vet , her horses\u2019 wellbeing and happiness is juliette\u2019s prime concern .\nthe petplan charitable trust was formed in 1994 to provide much needed help to fund research into treatment for life - threatening diseases , and to promote animal welfare throughout the uk .\npetplan is a trading name of pet plan limited ( registered in england no . 1282939 ) and allianz insurance plc ( registered in england no . 84638 ) , registered office : 57 ladymead , guildford , surrey gu1 1db . petplan ' s trading address is : great west house ( gw2 ) , great west road , brentford , middlesex tw8 9dx .\njuly 29th - trip to hickstead this was a great day out for me and my dad . after a four hour drive and getting stuck on the m1 we finally arrived ! we saw lots of lovely horses and ponies and spent quite a bit , it was a great day ! i also visited the petplan equine stand to enter the \u2018responsible rider quiz\u2019 , which i scored 100 % in !\ncross country riding is debatably the most exhilarating form of equestrian competition and training , something that both horse and rider can thoroughly enjoy . but as with all sports riding across undulating terrain and over fixed jumps at speed comes with its own risks . at petplan equine we want riders to understand how to best tackle cross country in the safest way to help reduce the risk of injury and increase the enjoyment .\npetplan equine area festivals are the perfect target for many bd riders looking to have a taste of the big time at a championship\u2013feel event . 24 first round area festivals will be held all over the uk from may to september 2018 with the top ten combinations from each section going on to one of the eight area festival semi finals , taking place in september and october 2018 , from prelim to inter ii level .\nqualifying for a petplan equine area festival is the perfect goal for many dressage riders . from prelim to inter ii level , 24 area festivals will take place in 2018 from which qualification for eight area festival finals can be achieved . the top horse and rider combinations from the finals will then go on to compete in the area festival championships at hartpury college , gloucestershire in april 2019 . here is how to qualify .\nbuying a horse is to many equine enthusiasts a substantial investment . it is therefore important that , not only you thoroughly research the horse you have in mind before buying , but also that you protect yourself with a written sale agreement .\nto participate in any of petplan equine\u2019s area festivals , which run from august to october 2016 , the horse and rider combination must have achieved a minimum of three affiliated scores of 62 % or above for preliminary and elementary . to qualify for medium , advanced , prix st georges and intermediate i the combination must obtain two or more affiliated scores of 60 % or above . these qualifying scores must have been gained since january 1 2016 .\nby clicking ' next ' , you are agreeing to receive further communications from petplan australasia pty ltd about our insurance products and offers . for more information on our privacy policy , please click here .\nrecent advancements in the veterinary sciences have helped improve the effectiveness of diagnosis and subsequent treatment for horses . this is great news for our horses but it also means that many can remain fit and active for longer . so in the event that your horse was to succumb to illness you can rest safe in the knowledge that your petplan equine policy would help pay towards the full cost of diagnostic treatment \u2013 up to the vet fee maximum benefit .\npetplan are driving me round the bend with exclusions at the moment . phone them up and ask if any of them are reviewable . you can probably get some of them removed with a report from your vet .\ncontact us petplan new zealand pty ltd 101 station road e , penrose , auckland 1642 phone : 0800 255 426 email : info @ urltoken fax : hours : mon - fri 8 . 30am to 5 . 00pm\ni have had so many opportunities thrown my way in the last year . i am thrilled and grateful for every session that i had to train with charlotte dujardin . i loved going to talland for the first time and meeting charlie hutton , who now comes over once a month to train me . i would never have had this chance without petplan equine . i also qualified zu for the novice open regionals , which was a surprise to everyone , most of all , me !\nthe golden paste company strives to achieve superior quality in all of its products , and uses raw ingredients sourced to the highest of standards from brc accredited establishments and nops approved equine centres . haccp and defra guidelines are followed and licences are in place for the relevant products .\nkatie preston from kent is an equine vet who events up to 4 * with her horse tj . she also competes her 15hh \u2018pocket rocket\u2019 tia at 1 * . katie believes spending quality time with your horse and knowing them inside out is key to responsible horse ownership .\npetplan gave us mouth and oral and reproductive system on our renewal . . only because mouth and oral has a similar code apparently ( he ' d had a carcinoma on his willy - no where near his mouth ! )\nstrict guidelines are issued to vets by their governing body , the british equine veterinary association and a statement issued by beva in july 1996 , with regard to the destruction of horses , offers vets the following advice on when immediate destruction is justified and when an insurance company should be notified .\nanimal charities work tirelessly to provide a better life for animals all over the uk . petplan and adch are looking for a charity team that has worked particularly well together to bring a positive and noticeable change to the health and wellbeing of animals .\n\u201cbrooke remains extremely grateful for the continued support of the petplan charitable trust , which has been instrumental in enabling us to develop our app technology . we are excited to see the changes it makes to our field agents and the equines in need . \u201d\nstaff are the backbone of any animal charity and petplan and adch are looking for a hard working employee who is passionate about their job , day in , day out and makes a difference to the rest of the staff and the work of the charity .\ni would definitely recommend petplan to everyone as i have multiple horses insured with them ; i have made several claims over the year and never once had a problem . the team are friendly and understanding of situations , and very easy to communicate with .\nwithout volunteers who give up their free time on a regular basis all charities would struggle to survive as staff , resources and finances would be stretched to the limit . petplan and adch are looking for a dedicated volunteer who shows a real commitment to an animal charity .\nwe ask every customer who takes out a horse or rider insurance policy if they would like to donate to the petplan charitable trust . our standard donation is now \u00a32 . 00 per horse per year , but can be amended to the amount of the customer ' s choice .\nand it doesn\u2019t stop there . each time a new adopter takes out a full policy with petplan , we give 10 % of the total premium back to the charity , plus a further 10 % every year the policy is renewed . so far we\u2019ve raised over \u00a33 million for charities in this way .\n\u201cbrooke remains extremely grateful for the continued support of the petplan charitable trust , which has been instrumental in enabling us to develop our app technology . we are excited to see the changes it makes to our field agents and the equines in need . \u201d said edwina silvester , corporate account manager for brooke .\non monday 7 march 2016 lucinda green will be running one of these extremely popular petplan masterclasses at waterford equestrian , near durham . the masterclass , which offers first class training , is tailored for riders and horses of all different abilities and teaches them the safest way to deal with the challenges posed by a range of cross country fences .\nto help us process your claim quickly , you can help by making sure the claim form has all sections completed , is signed by both you and your vet , all relevant itemised invoices are included , and if it is your first claim with petplan , ask your vet to supply a full veterinary history and attach it to your claim .\nwhenever pet owners take out or renew their policy with petplan , they are given the option of making a small annual donation to help fund this work . policy holders are able to increase their annual donation if they wish to do so , and of course the trust also welcomes any additional donations - please see our donations page for more information .\nif you have opted to donate to the petplan charitable trust , please be aware that the standard voluntary donation has recently increased from \u00a31 . 50 to \u00a32 . 00 per horse , per policy year . this will take effect automatically from your next renewal date . if you would like to change the amount or stop donating , please call 0345 074 2676 .\nmy highlights from 2015 as a sponsored rider has to be the camaraderie from the petplan team and the other sponsored riders . it is such a nice feeling to feel a part of such a great team , who fully support you and want you to do well . it gives you a more positive view on situations , especially as we all know that horses have their ups and downs .\nthe petplan masterclass aims to give both horses and riders a confidence boost as well as sharpen their reactions helping them to enjoy a safer more fun cross country experience . the classes are suitable for a range of levels \u2013 from those regularly jumping a minimum of 70cm to british eventing novice riders . each session is designed to encourage horses to think for themselves whilst still listening to their rider .\ni claimed through petplan this year for the first time , so it will be interesting to see why they decide to exclude . those exclusions do seem ridiculous . i would phone them up and back up your argument with a letter from your vets . i don ' t see it being a problem to have them taken off . and if it is , change insurance companies . i can ' t see another company wanting to exclude all those things !\nthe awards were launched in 2012 by petplan in partnership with the association of dogs and cats homes ( adch ) to recognise the outstanding work of animal charities and not - for - profit organisations , their employees and volunteers based in the uk , ireland and the channel islands . in 2014 more than 5 , 500 nominations were received and the independent judging panel , which includes key industry representatives , had an extremely difficult task selecting two finalists and a winner for each category .\ndisclaimer the materials and opinions contained under our ' advice ' pages are for general information purposes only , are not intended to constitute legal or other professional advice , and should not be relied on or treated as a substitute for specific advice relevant to particular circumstances . petplan makes no warranties , representations or undertakings about any of the content of the ' advice ' pages ( including , without limitation , any as to the quality , accuracy , completeness or fitness for any particular purpose of such content ) .\nbrooke kenya field staff gave positive feedback , saying that the tool will save a substantial amount of work in terms of data entry and analysis , and reduce the time it takes to get data from the field to desks for analysis . thanks to petplan charitable trust\u2019s funding , brooke has delivered the proof of concept for this technology and has been able to roll out the app to more of their animal welfare assessors . this means more assessments get carried out , and we can reach more working equines in need .\nwe had my daughter ' s pony insured for death and vet fees . he developed what seems to be ulcer symptoms ( low grade colicy stuff : not eating well , lying down a lot ) which didn ' t respond to medication . had him examined and blood tested at the vets , nothing conclusinve , try a different ulcer medication . . . he appeared to respond , but died unexpectedly 6 days later . pm showed nothing conclusive ( histology could not be done as he dies when we were away for the day and it was 42 degrees here so post mortem changes had set in ) . petplan rejected our claim as the policy excludes\nanything arising from colic\n. . . we now self insure .\ni tried to get insurance through petplan for my horse but because of his vetting saying that he had a few marks on him that may have been sarcoids ( but arent ) they eliminated basically his entire body as they said they won ' t cover sarcoids or any skin issues . real helpful . they wouldn ' t insure hooves either because of a surface crack on one of them which the vet even put down would go away . plus they also got the results back on what they could cover had the info for months and didn ' t bother to tell me so they lost out after i got fed up waiting . he isn ' t insured but like others i am just trying to save up for emergencies .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nwe use cookies to help us improve website user experience . by continuing to use this site or closing this panel , you agree to our use of cookies . see our cookie policy close please be advised our fair processing notice has been updated . if you would like to know more please click here .\na value for money package offering essential cover for horses and ponies aged 17 years and over .\npayment of up to \u00a31 , 500 following the death of your horse due to injury .\noptional vet ' s fee cover paying up to \u00a31 , 000 towards treatment for injury .\na choice of personal accident cover including dental treatment for the rider or handler .\noptional cover for your saddlery and tack if it is damaged , lost or stolen .\npet plan limited is authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority . financial services register no . 311969 . allianz insurance plc is authorised by the prudential regulation authority and regulated by the financial conduct authority and the prudential regulation authority . financial services register no . 121849 .\nriding accidents don ' t just happen to horse owners . so if you ride , but don ' t own or permanently loan a horse , you could benefit from rider plan . cover is available for adults and children and includes personal accident , third party liability , emergency vet fees and riding equipment .\na choice of personal accident cover for riders aged 5 to 75 years old .\ntuition fees for riders aged under 18 years if they cannot attend classes because of a riding injury .\nemergency vet ' s fees up to \u00a31 , 500 for the horse being ridden .\nwe use cookies to help us improve website user experience . by continuing to use this site , you agree to our use of cookies . see our cookie policy\nfantastic speedy service . covered all the information and will recommend to others in future .\nallianz insurance plc is authorised by the prudential regulation authority and regulated by the financial conduct authority and the prudential regulation authority . financial services register number 121849\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nfor prelim silver and novice level and above both you and your horse need to be fully registered to gain your scores .\nfinished in the top ten of your area festival section at prelim to advanced medium ? you may have qualified for an area festival final provided that you achieved the qualifying percentage of 60 % . if a class is split because of number of entries , the top five from each section will qualify . area festival finals :\ncombinations will qualify from the area festival semi finals on a proportional basis and will be invited to compete at the area festival championships at hartpury college , glos . in 2019 .\nour philosophy is to give our customers as much choice as possible and our policy allows you to select the exact level of cover you need . tailor your cover to be as individual as your horse by choosing from a list of optional benefits including :\ntoday , more and more owners are choosing to keep their older horses on active duty rather than putting them out to grass . one of the key features of our horse insurance policy is that while many insurers still limit cover to injury only for horses aged 16 years or over , we cover illness up to 25 years of age - as long as cover is taken out before the horse\u2019s 20th birthday .\nin addition to covering the costs of veterinary treatment , we don\u2019t limit the amount that can be claimed for complementary treatments such as physiotherapy , acupuncture and specialist farriery - provided the cost is within the maximum veterinary fee benefit . this allows your vet to administer any specialist treatments that you horse might need - helping it to make as swift a recovery as possible .\nplease note that terms , conditions and excesses apply to the vet fees benefit if selected as part of your policy .\nto date , through the generosity of our donors , the trust has given over \u00a310 million in grants .\nthanks to the generosity of our customers , almost \u00a310 million has been donated to help animals through a variety of causes .\nwhether you ' re a first - time owner or a serious competitor , our horse insurance policy allows you to tailor your cover to suit your individual needs . select from a variety of optional benefits .\nthe essential insurance plan for riders aged 5 - 75 who do not own their own horse . our fixed - price rider plan offers a wide range of benefits to protect you against the unexpected .\nour veteran insurance policy is for horses aged 17 to 40 . veteran plan offers a variety of benefits such as : vet fees ( for injuries ) , third party liability and personal accident cover for both horse and rider .\nvisit our health and wellbeing advice section for the latest information on caring for your horse . from preventing colic to managing your horse ' s weight we ' ve got it covered .\nchoose from a number of practical advice guides to give helpful advice and tips on everyday horse management .\nyour pet does a great job of filling your life with joy and happiness , which is why it ' s your job to make sure you take out the right pet insurance . # myjobyourjob .\nskinnies are a fashion on cross - country . when they were first introduced we saw many run outs and refusals . use them in your training they are really useful to develop the communication system between you and your horse . keep your horse focused by \u201cputting him in the tube\u201d \u2013 having both your legs wrapped positively around him . with your hands slightly apart as you approach at a steady pace , stay sitting up even as he takes off , throwing your shoulders forward too early will throw your horse off balance . make sure your horse can always see a way through the fence and out the other side\n\u2022 your horse is kept within the united kingdom , the channel islands and the isle of man \u2022 your horse is 30 days old or over \u2022 you are 18 years old or over \u2022 your horse is valued between \u00a3250 and \u00a310 , 000 inclusive .\nwhether you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re a first - time owner or a serious competitor , our horse insurance policy allows you to tailor your cover to suit your individual needs . select from a variety of optional benefits .\nif you need to make a claim for third party liability please call us as soon as possible on 0345 074 2676 or alternatively please write to us .\nfor all your horse know - how , visit the arena where you\u2019ll find training tips , horse health and much more . .\nclick through for a copy of our combined financial services guide ( fsg ) & product disclosure statement ( pds ) .\nyou must answer all of the questions truthfully and accurately . please be aware that if you have answered yes to any of the above questions , we may vary the cover , apply exclusions to your policy , or decline to cover your pet entirely . this will be determined after an underwriting assessment .\nyes \u2013 i would like my policy documents & product disclosure statements ( pds ) emailed to me .\nveterinary science can now offer more advanced diagnostic tools and surgical techniques in circumstances where previously the future may not have been bright for the horse or pony concerned . conditions such as colic can require major surgical treatment , often at a cost of many hundreds or even thousands of pounds . months of treatment for lameness conditions can also amount to a significant bill .\nwhen you apply for horse insurance you will be asked to sign or agree a declaration confirming that you have disclosed any information that may affect the application . this includes information on your horse\u2019s state of health and previous veterinary history .\nif a horse insurance policy is taken out before your horse turns 20 years old we can continue to provide cover for injuries and illness until they turn 25 * .\nif we do require additional information from your we will not be able to complete your application online . we will provide injury only temporary cover for your horse whilst we await the requested information . your full policy will not start until our underwriters receive the requested information .\ndorso \u2013palmer and latero - medial views of front feet , pasterns and fetlock . this should include :\nplease ensure that the front shoes are removed prior to x - rays being take of the feet .\nyou either love them or you hate them , but a checklist is an essential part of all horse viewings . it is essential that you take a checklist of things to ask about the horse and make notes of what the seller says .\ncan i see the horse\u2019s passport ? ensure you see this and check it thoroughly before you go as far as making an offer to purchase .\nwill you disclose the horse\u2019s veterinary history ( a computer printout from the seller\u2019s vet and any other vet who may have treated the horse e . g . a specialist vet ) .\nif the seller is not prepared to disclose the veterinary printout you should ask yourself why and not go ahead with purchase unless you are happy with the explanation .\nif your new horse turns out to be different to the way he was described before purchase , the amount of research that you did before buying the horse , and whether you have a sale contract in place , will affect whether or not you have a legal right of recourse . this is when the checklist , complete with the handwritten recording of the answers given by the seller ( ideally signed and dated by the seller ) , are extremely useful .\nonce the horse has been vetted , you can then arrange a sale agreement / contract which must be signed before payment is made . the sale agreement ( a written agreement ) needs to include :\na time limit within which a complaint must be made or the animal returned .\nsection 14 of the sale of goods act 1979 imposes implied terms of fitness for purpose and satisfactory quality where a horse has been sold in the course of business . it is important to note that for section 14 of the sale of goods act to apply . the seller must be selling in the course of business and must not be a private seller . in the event of a dispute these statutory terms can be relied upon by the purchaser .\nif the seller is selling privately , the purchaser cannot rely on section 14 of the sale of goods act . in this situation the rule of caveat emptor ( \u2018buyer beware\u2019 ) applies and the purchaser must prove that the horse was not as described in accordance with section 13 of the sale of goods act and / or has been misrepresented to them by the seller . the buyer also has to prove that the representations were relied upon by the buyer in deciding to buy the horse . where the purchaser is unable to prove a breach of section 13 of the sale of goods act or misrepresentation there will be no comeback over undiscovered problems or vices unless the purchaser has an express agreement with the seller .\nhorse prices usually run into thousands of pounds , yet purchasers are still handing over large sums of money without obtaining a sale agreement , the price of which is very inexpensive in comparison to the price of an average horse .\ninsist upon having a written purchase agreement , which should fully detail how the horse has been described to you .\nalways view a horse prior to purchase . it is almost impossible to assess whether a horse is suitable for you unless you have seen and tried it .\nif possible try the horse more than once . go with an experienced friend or trainer . do as much with the horse as you can . if you want him to jump then ask to jump the horse ; if the horse is to hack , ask to hack him out alone and in company .\nhave rider insurance cover to protect you in the event of an accident for provides personal accident , emergency vets\u2019 fees and third party liability cover in respect of any horse you ride .\nhave the horse vetted and go to the vetting so that you can discuss the vet\u2019s findings as they go along . tell the vet what you are purchasing the horse to do and ask the vet to confirm how the horse has behaved at the vetting ( if you are unable to attend ) .\nif you buy a horse from a trader / dealer unseen , if you are a consumer then you are protected by the distance selling regulations and so can return the horse for any reason within 7 days of delivery . this only applies to a sale from a trader / dealer to a consumer and the horse must have been purchased unseen .\nfor further information about horse insurance options visit urltoken or for rider insurance visit urltoken / rider .\nmany owners and vets assume that the insurance company must be contacted to give their permission before a horse is destroyed by a vet . this is not always necessary .\nthat the insured horse sustains an injury or manifests an illness or disease that is so severe as to warrant immediate destruction to relieve incurable and excessive pain and that no other options of treatment are available to that horse at that time .\nthis means that if a vet feels that a horse should be destroyed immediately on humane grounds , they should not delay proceedings by contacting the insurance company . if , however , effective first aid treatment can be given , every effort should be made to notify the insurer that destruction may be necessary .\ninsurance companies will normally pay the market value of your horse if it dies or is humanely destroyed within 12 months of the date of first clinical signs of injury or illness . however there are some exceptions as follows : insurance companies will generally not cover death :\nas a result of an injury that happened or an illness that first showed clinical signs before your horses insurance started ."]}
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{"id": 54761, "summary": [{"text": "gambero rosso is an italian food and wine magazine and publishing group founded in 1986 .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "its name literally translates as \" red prawn \" and comes from a tavern in pinocchio where the fox and the cat dine . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "gambero rosso", "paragraphs": ["gambero rosso is a multimedia group that publishes magazines on food and wine sector . gambero rosso was founded in 1986 . gambero rosso ' s headquarters is located in rome , lazio , it 00152 . gambero rosso has an estimated 72 employees and an estimated ann . . .\nowler has collected 11 screenshots of gambero rosso ' s website since jun 2015 . the latest gambero rosso website design screenshot was captured in jul 2018 .\ngambero rosso is a multimedia group that publishes magazines on food and wine sector . gambero rosso is a private company . gambero rosso ' s parent company has been class editori spa since mar 2018 . as of may 2018 , gambero rosso has 554 . 0k fans on facebook and 75 . 1k followers on twitter .\ncopyright 2015 gambero rosso spa p . iva06051141007 , italy all rights reserved it edition\nyou can feel like being home when you seat at the gambero rosso tables .\ngambero rosso currently has 75 , 091 followers on twitter . as of january 2015 gambero rosso had 45 , 954 followers . that ' s a 63 percent increase in 2 years\ngambero rosso currently has 553 , 953 fans on facebook . as of february 2015 gambero rosso had 293 , 211 fans . that ' s a 88 percent increase in 3 years\ngambero rosso\u00ae \u00e8 il leader editoriale in italia nel campo della cultura del vino e dell ' enogastronomia .\nevery year gambero rosso publishes a guide to italian wine , entitled vini d\u2019italia ( italian wines ) .\nwhen the old family left the gambero rosso for a generation turn over , the new owners brought new powerful strengths .\nhigh profile wine road show gambero rosso holding spa , italy is back in sydney for the second time in history .\n( 4 - traders . com ) gambero rosso special guest of vinexpo bordeaux the best italian wines selected by ga . . .\n( 4 - traders . com ) press release gambero rosso and gategroup : made in italy at high altitude hamburg , ap . . .\noriginally posted by vino me : i have always found a\ntre bicchieri\naward from gambero rosso a good indicator of high quality .\nfirst courses are based on home made pasta . most famous are trofie with pesto and gambero rosso paccheri with red mullet fillets . a classic dish are seafood spaghetti .\ngambero rosso ( urltoken ) is a premier wine and f & b classification organisation in italy and has been an international reference point for the best quality italian food and wine .\nit was delicious \ud83d\ude0b , the best sea food that i ' ve ever eat \ud83d\udc1f \ud83d\udc1a \ud83d\udc19 \ud83d\udc0c . you are perfect gambero rosso . can ' t wait to be back !\ngambero rosso ( urltoken ) is a premier wine and f & b classification organisation in italy and has been a reference point for the highest quality food and wine in italy and abroad .\nyou ' re right . this is much higher than either of those\ntop lists\nwhen it comes to italian wines . gambero rosso is highly regarded by italians and italian restaurateurs .\nristorante il gambero rosso - p . iva : 01043000114 piazza marconi , 7 - vernazza , cinqueterre ( sp ) tel . + 39 0187 812265 - email : info @ urltoken cookie - privacy\ngambero rosso is very consistent in their ratings and sometimes they ' re the only press available . so , in order to sell the wine . . . very valuable . . . . .\nfirmly at the top of the list of central scotland ' s best italian restaurants , it ' s our unique canal - side location , warm welcome , genuine italian dishes made from the best ingredients , fine wine and regular entertainment that all adds up to make gambero rosso so atmospheric . it ' s like a little venice . gambero rosso , winners of the restaurant of the year 2016\nmario batali has said that there is no such thing as italian cuisine , there are only the regional cuisines of italy . gambero rosso takes this view of italian wines , locating each wine within its particular region and quietly seeking to reinforce regional wine identities and to resist the industrialization and homogenization of wine . it thus holds true to its slow food roots . gambero rosso has an agenda , as its il manifesto origins might suggest , and it promotes it effectively by identifying the very best regional products and local producers . other wine critics have agendas , too , i think , but are not always so transparent as gambero rosso .\ngambero rosso\u2019s roadshow featured an exclusive group of about 50 wine producers in italy , each of them offered for the very first time in asia a complete range of sparkling , red , white , rose\u2019 & dessert wines .\ngambero rosso is unique among the wine critic publications i am examining here in that it is almost entirely focused on the wines of a single nation , italy . although other publications may emphasize one country or region over others , all attempt some form of international coverage ( this is even true of wine press northwest , which covers the washington , oregon and british columbia wine industries ) . in this as in many other things gambero rosso is different .\nthe italian chamber of commerce is to partner with leading italian food - and - drink publisher gambero r . . .\nthe gambero rosso publications want you to think about wine in a particular way that reflects its original political agenda and distinctive italian roots . in many ways it is exactly the opposite of the wine guide i\u2019ll consider next , decanter .\nthe awards are sponsored by gambero rosso , an italian food and wine magazine and publishing group founded in 1986 . the ' ristoranti d ' italia ' guide , first published in 1990 , introduces the best italian restaurants in italy .\nall you have to go on is a\ntre bicchieri\nfrom gambero rosso .\nhow much weight do you give that , and why ?\n[ / quote ] for me it means . . . buy\ncelebrating 30 years of excellence , gambero rosso\u2019s wine guide , italian wines 2017 , contains more than 25 , 000 wine reviews and profiles of the passionate winemakers behind them . only 429 wines are crowned with tre bicchieri , or \u201cextraordinary wines\u201d ; the ratings system is as follows :\ni have always found a\ntre bicchieri\naward from gambero rosso a good indicator of high quality . i have not hesitated to purchase a wine based solely on that rating if no other wine expert has reviewed it . a recent example was the 2000 manara amarone . vm\nthe gambero rosso wine ratings in vini d\u2019italia are built up on the number of glasses ( bicchieri ) awarded to a wine . the highest rating is three glasses ( tre bicchieri ) , and we were delighted to see a number of wines from our own extensive italian portfolio among them .\nin october 2011 , gambero rosso , italy ( www . gamberorosso . it ) , organised a high profile wine roadshow event . our company , felicitas global pte ltd , singapore , managed and coordinated this event in asia held in three different cities : india ( mumbai ) , singapore and korea ( seoul ) .\ngambero rosso first appeared as a slim culinary supplement to il manifesto , so i imagine the name made reference to both its \u201cred\u201d politics and its shrimpy size . the magazine grew to become an independent publication , spawned a number of books and guides , and now even includes a television network . it is no shrimp any more .\npublished in italian , german and english with a worldwide circulation of over 100 , 000 , gambero rosso ' s wine guide is well known for its impartial , independent and reliable evaluations of wine based on the thousands of blind tastings . the 2001 guide is the fourteenth edition of this most complete and influential italian wine guide on the market .\ngambero rosso came to los angeles , and poured hundreds of top wines from almost 200 producers for the trade and media , offering a preview of some of the spectacular italian wines and top values that are imported to the us . through an extended wine tasting in barker hanger at santa monica airport , a veritable feast for the senses made a strong case for the wines and the guide .\ngambero rosso ( urltoken ) are celebrating their \u201c30 years of passion\u201d ( 1986 - 2016 ) with a roadshow which on june 10 , 2016 was promoting # trebicchierivan . their new red guide ( 30 euros ) is out spotlighting 2400 producers , 22000 wines , 421 tre bicchieri . they conducted a special master class of 9 top winning italian wines that showed amazing diversity of style . here is a brief summary :\nhere are the top wines that earned a special nod : ruggeri & c . triumphed as sparkler of the year with its valdobbiadene extra dry giustino b . prosecco 2015 , the first time that gambero rosso gave this award to a tank - fermented sparkling wine . sabellico said , \u201cgiustino b . is the one we like most this year , it\u2019s such a fresh , live , crispy , floral , fruity wine , that it\u2019s so deliciously drinkable , we couldn\u2019t resist the temptation of giving it this special award . \u201d\nitaly ' s leading wine guide , gambero rosso ' s guida ai vini d ' italia ( guide to italian wines ) 2001 has awarded the elite\ntre bicchieri\nor\nthree glasses\ndistinction to the 1997 vintage of castello banfi summus , along with a star signifying the estate ' s tenth year in the\ntre bicchieri\ncategory . the 1988 and 1995 vintages of summus rated three glasses in past editions of the guide , as has the estate ' s excelsus ' 93 and poggio all ' oro brunello di montalcino ' 90 and ' 93 .\n7 . up - and - coming winery : bolgheri rosso sup . atis 2012 guado al melo \u2013 igt blend of older clones cab sauv , cab franc , & merlot from vines planted in 1999 with 24 months in barrique has lots of balsamic red fruits with impressive structure .\nwe come to taormina once a year and never miss coming to gambero rossi . the food is fantastic , but so is the company of the lovely family run restaurant , especially the ever smiling adriana . the prices are reasonable , especially for taormina . beware , though ! there are . . .\nso , you ' re browsing in the italian section of your favorite wine shop . you come across an interesting - looking wine from a region you ' re reasonably knowledgeable in . it ' s from a decent vintage , but you ' re not aware of its having any reviews or scores from suckling , parker , thomases , tanzer , galloni or any of the other widely known critics . nor are you closely familiar with the producer . all you have to go on is a\ntre bicchieri\nfrom gambero rosso . how much weight do you give that , and why ?\n5 . red wine of the year : etna rosso v . barbagalli 2012 pietradolce \u2013 first bottle corked but 2nd excellent ! single vineyard barbagalli from the trendy etna volcanic slopes is a light colour but delivers lovely delicate elegant earthy yet clean roses . excellent purity and not tiring to drink .\na master class and special awards seminar kicked off the event , designating nine wines as top in their class . moderated by gambero rosso senior editor - in - chief marco sabellico and international editor lorenzo ruggeri , the most surprising thing is that white wines received all the buzz , hogging 6 of the 9 categories . as ruggeri explained , \u201cwe select a lot of white wines for awards , because the quality of white wines in italy over the last year has increased tremendously , and we really see the best buys , in italian wine at the moment , is white , it really comes at a fair price . \u201d\ni want to start with gambero rosso , which is a very influential italian publication . it is the italian equivalent of wine spectator , but it goes well beyond ws in its coverage of food and wine culture and tourism . it publishes a number of important guides to italian regional restaurants , food and wine that i have found to be extremely useful when i have lived in or visited italy . the italian monthly magazine is physically imposing \u2013 the issue that appears in the photo above weighs in at more than 400 pages and was filled with ads . i subscribe to the much thinner abridged quarterly english edition , but my comments here concern the italian original .\nfor us mere wine - loving mortals , figuring out which wines are worthy of our hard - earned dollars can be a challenge , especially if you love italian wines , with 20 regions , over 2000 varietals , and thousands of producers in play . wine ratings can be tricky , depending on who you align your palate with . gambero rosso , italy\u2019s leading food and wine authority , publishes an annual italian wine guide , based on a simple three glass ratings system , or tre bicchieri . more than 70 expert tasters blind - taste over 45 , 000 wines every year , and only include those that they feel are above average , with less than 1 % granted the top prize .\nwith more than thirty years of production behind it , santagostino rosso , a blend of nero d\u2019avola and syrah , is one siciliian red that has met with great success on both a national and international stage for winemaking and producing . the sicilian nero d\u2019avola and the international syrah are grown in the baglio sor\u00eca estate , where soils are mainly composed of red marlstones .\nistine snared the up and coming winery with its chianti classico levigne riserva 2013 , a first for winemaker angela fronti , whose light touch was much appreciated by gambero rosso for its purity and balance . ruggeri commented , \u201cthere is an idea in italy that the riserva has to be more powerful , more concentration , more smoothness , more oak aging , here you have the opposite . what you have is a pure expression of radda in chianti sangiovese , always expressed in such an elegant floral character . violet , rose , small forest fruit , really crispy , almost crunchy , and then you will find in the glass a strong backbone , a lot of savory character and saltiness coming through . this is such a food - friendly wine , we say in italian this is a gastronomico , a wine that calls for food . \u201d\neach monthly issue of gambero rosso features a major section on wine , usually devoted to a particular regional wine . winemaker profiles and interviews are accompanied by ratings and tasting notes . the ratings use the usual 100 - point scale , although it is applied a bit more rigorously than in u . s . publications , i think , judging by the relatively small number of 90 + wines that appear . a surprisingly small number of wines are rated each month given the thousands and thousands of italian wines produced . this is because the most important ratings appear in an annual guide called vinid\u2019italia ( one word ) , which is the bible of italian wine . you can purchase an english translation , italianwines . the 2004 edition that i have here ran 864 pages and rated 14 , 208 wines from 1 , 937 producers . the new 2008 edition ( due out later this month ) is probably even bigger .\nthis year ' s guide also highlighted several other castello banfi wines , including castello banfi brunello di montalcino 1995 (\ncharacterized by a ready and pleasurable drinkability .\n) , castello banfi rosso di montalcino 1998 (\na wine of beautiful fullness and extract\n) , centine 1998 (\na house classic\n) and the\ntriad\nof tavernelle , mandrielle and colvecchio 1997 (\nmoving along the same direction : clean bouquet , balanced , good wood , good fruit .\n)\nthe terroir in which it grows , its proximity to the coast , and the prevalence of clay and red marl in its soil contribute to creating climate and soil conditions that are unique in the agricultural setting of western sicily . santagostino baglio sor\u00eca rosso is the fruit of this uniqueness , remaining true to itself over more than thirty vintages . harvest after harvest , it proves to be the emblematic symbol of firriato\u2019s oenological style with its impenetrable ruby red colour , releasing elegant nuances and velvety tannins in the glass .\nthe baglio sor\u00eca estate is home to one of firriato\u2019s oenological treasures\u2014a quintessentially sicilian red that has seduced wine lovers the world over with its pleasing complexity and its perfect balance between freshness and alcohol content . rich in fruitiness and elegance it is a pioneering sicilian blend of international and native grape varieties . the terroir in which it grows , its proximity to the coast , and the prevalence of clay and red marl in its soil contribute to creating climate and soil conditions that are unique in the agricultural setting of western sicily . santagostino baglio sor\u00eca rosso is the fruit of this uniqueness , remaining true to itself over more than thirty vintages . harvest after harvest , it proves to be the emblematic symbol of firriato\u2019s oenological style with its impenetrable ruby red colour , releasing elegant nuances and velvety tannins in the glass .\nthe first in a series on the actors and institutions that shape the wine world .\ni\u2019m interested in the role of wine critics ( and their publications ) in shaping the global wine market . this is the first of several entries that will examine a few of the most influential publications . i\u2019m not entirely sure where this process will take me , but i\u2019m pretty interested to find out what i will learn . so let\u2019s begin .\nseveral features of vinid\u2019italia are noteworthy . first , it eschews the 100 - point rating system in favor a simple scale of zero , one , two or three wine glasses . the three glass or tre bicchieri wines are the best in italy . there were only 254 of them in 2004 , so this really is a high distinction and i am sure it is a tremendous market advantage to receive the highest rating . i admit that i think the wineglass rating system is refreshing and usefully informative . tasting wine is not really rocket science at my level of ( un ) sophistication . robert parker probably really can tell the difference between an 88 - point merlot and one rated 87 , but i\u2019m not sure i can . good , better and best ratings meet my needs pretty well .\nvinid\u2019italia is noteworthy in other ways in comparison with other wine guides i have seen . it is organized by wine region ( and then by wine town ) rather than wine type , producer or some other system . the idea seems to be that regional identity really counts and so you should be thinking about comparing wines based on their terroir and the qualities of the people who make them rather than just grape varietal or brand name ( there is no emphasis on brands here at all ) . within regions , each important producer gets a single page . terse but data - packed text evaluates the winemaker\u2019s progress since the last publication and surveys briefly the changes the tasters perceive . then a small number of wines are rated and compared to some of the same wines from the same producer in previous years , with relative cost noted to provide a quick index of value .\n( the focus on identifying quality producers ( and not just exceptional wines ) reminds me of the winery rating system that paul gregutt developed in his recent book about washington wines . click here to read my book review . )\nif you want to know about the wines of venica & venica , for example , you turn to the chapter on the friuli venezia giulia province , find their town , dolegna del collio , and learn that their reserve tocai friulano , the ronco delle cima , received three glasses for the 2002 vintage . venica & venica are quality producers , according to the text , and their wines are reliably good \u2014 you really cannot go wrong . one or another of their wines usually receives the highest rating and they generally receive several two glass ratings as well . this is useful information . ( by the way , because of its geographical organization , this guide is a great resource if you plan to do any wine touring in italy . )\nthe book is frankly hard to use if you are standing in a wine store , flipping back and forth trying to find out how different wines ( from different provinces and cities , made in different vintages ) come out in the ratings . but i doubt that the editors really care . you are supposed to learn to use it their way , not your way . they want you to stop thinking about wines except in terms of their regional and local identities and to make more disciplined and informed choices , taking the long term development of quality producers into consideration .\nthe wine economist analyzes and interprets today\u2019s global wine markets . the wine economist was named 2015 \u201cbest in the world\u201d wine blog by gourmand international . staff : mike veseth ( editor - in - chief ) & sue veseth ( contributing editor ) .\nmike is professor emeritus of international political economy at the university of puget sound .\nenter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n1990 a . manzoni & c . takes over the business of publietas and mondadori ' s internal advertising agency , thereby becoming italy ' s largest printed press advertising concern .\nthe clash between silvio berlusconi and carlo de benedetti over the control of the mondadori group results in a break - up of assets leading to the creation of the espresso group in its current form , with the cir group as majority shareholder . claudio rinaldi takes over from valentini as editor of l ' espresso . following the merger with cartiera di ascoli , editoriale la repubblica is listed on the italian stock exchange .\nfinegil spa changes its corporate title to finegil editoriale spa and integrates the local newspaper publishers editoriale quotidiani veneti spa , societ\u00e0 editrice centro italia spa and editoriale le gazzette srl , into three internal operative divisions .\nla repubblica inaugurates the two new supplements musica , rock & altro ! and salute . la repubblica introduces colour printing technology for the first page and adverts .\nla repubblica presents a new women ' s supplement d - la repubblica delle donne . eugenio scalfari relinquishes the editorship of la repubblica in favour of ezio mauro . finegil editoriale spa mergers with editoriale il tirreno srl . the share capital of editoriale l ' espresso spa is raised from itl . 104 , 871 , 424 , 000 to itl . 105 , 771 , 424 , 000 by means of a share issue destined to employees of the company and its subsidiaries . the first on - line experiment of urltoken is launched to coincide with the italian political elections .\nurltoken , becomes the first publishing site to have an independent editorial department and separate content with respect to the printed newspaper ; the site is open 24 hours a day from january onwards . take - over of radio capital spa , the proprietor of radio capital music network , thus creating a major radio broadcasting arm . the shareholding in radio deejay is increased to 100 % . birth of la repubblica ' s weekly travel supplement viaggi .\non 1 / 1 / 98 the merger of editoriale la repubblica spa and editrice periodici culturali spa with editoriale l ' espresso spa comes into effect ; editoriale l ' espresso spa changes its corporate title to gruppo editoriale l ' espresso spa . majority shareholding acquired in the holding company nce - newco edit spa , which controls the publishers of the two local titles il piccolo and il messaggero veneto . production commences of the italian edition of national geographic . acquisition of 100 % of the share capital of the national broadcasting company italia radio . the three broadcasting companies radio deejay , radio capital and italia radio are merged into a single organization denominated elemedia spa .\nthe year opens with the incorporation of the internet company kataweb spa , engaged in the development of new publishing products and new specific internet business . kataweb operates in three distinct areas : new publishing initiatives ( content ) , consumer services ( e - commerce ) , and development of internet projects for private companies ( web solutions and services ) . kataweb rapidly becomes one of italy ' s leading internet players . investments are designated for the introduction of four - colour printing of sixteen pages in all local newspapers . la repubblica signs contracts with its suppliers for the expansion of print capabilities to 96 pages .\nlike so many other websites , we use cookies to personalise content , to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic . we also share information about your use of our site with our social media and analytics partners , who may combine it with other information that you ' ve provided to them or that they ' ve collected from your use of their services . you consent to our cookies if you continue to use this website .\nthe beginning of october is traditionally the period in which many wine guides launch their latest versions , including l ' espresso ' s i vini d ' italia , duemilavini of ais , the italian sommelier association , and i vini di veronelli , whereas slow food ' s eagerly awaited new italian wine guide is still to be announced .\ngranita , sorbet , cremolata , grattachecca . history and recipes of . . .\ngranita , sorbet , cremolata , grattachecca . history and recipes of italy ' s . . .\nit is one of the most popular salads in the world , simple but with a rich taste : the caesar ' s salad dates back to 1920 ' s and it was invented in tijuana by cesare cardini . . . .\nthree vintages of giulio ferrari opened the event the italian art of living , hosted last monday in london , on the banks of the thames . here some of the pictures of the event . . . .\nal fresco dining in rome 2018 . all the new openings for the eternal city summer\nsummer is here , the main goal now is surviving the heat in the city . rome boasts many outdoor dining venues for eating under the stars with dining rooms on terraces , unusual cocktail bars and tables in vegetable gardens . . .\nsummer formats for the city of milan in the name of green areas and urban redevelopment . here are our suggestions for enjoying summer in the city , eating and drinking in style . . .\nthe inebriating scent of basil evokes distant , familiar memories , mamma ' s sauce and fresh pesto . history , properties and recipes of summer aromatic herbs . . . .\neating and drinking outdoors in bologna 2018 . summer in the city : pizza , picnics and street food\neating al fresco to escape the summer heat . where during a staycation in the city ? our suggestions for some of the best places in bologna . . . .\nlet\u2019s be honest : churros , dunked in chocolate , are a guilty pleasure we ' ve indulged in at least once . but in regard to breakfast , the iberian morning table is one filled with many other sweet and savoury specialties . . . .\neverything as long as fried is delicious , fish has the added bonus that it\u2019s delicious baked and stewed , too . here\u2019s a little clarification in the vast choice of fish cooking methods . plus two bonus recipes . . .\nin 2018 foreign tourists visiting italy will open about 73 million bottles . this is revealed by a study conducted by klaus davi & co . here are the details . . . .\nharvest rounds are starting again , with the first estimates coming from south africa , where the harvest ended for more than a month ago . here are the details . . . .\nfrech chefs are creating more and more groups of restaurant service year after year . alain ducasse now launches his gourmande cruise lines . . . .\nwhere chefs eat on vacation . gianfranco pascucci , mauro uliassi and sandro serva\u2019s favourite places\n3 great chefs , 6 places to try between coast and countryside , discovering the best restaurants in italy , from haute cuisine to traditional trattorias . . . .\nthe guests at spyce , located at 241 washington street , are welcomed to a rather unusual setting : an open but fully automated kitchen , and avant - garde engineering work . . . .\nthe administration of the belgian capital has announced a call for tenders for the development and valueing of potato chips . now the city is rethinking chips kiosks as attractions . . . .\nthe classic italian cuisine bond of bread and tomatoes is today one of the world symbols of the boot - shaped peninsula . read on to learn more about summer specialties . . . .\nsouthern italian flavours lead the way in the most densely populated city in texas . traditional restaurants , fine dining restaurants , pizzerias and wine bars : here is our shortlist . . . .\nthe international council on monuments and sits has given a first negative opinion on the unesco candidacy of conigliano valdobbiadene . . . .\nan evening of discovery of the thai gastronomic culture in the year of the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between italy and thailand . . . .\ncook good but healthy food is not a rocket science . it just takes a fair amount of work as well as fresh ingredients , and most importantly a love and passion for cooking . at gamberorosso we prepare all dishes exclusively with fresh high quality ingredients . we would like to invite you to come and taste our light and tasty italian dishes . we are sure you will love it here !\nenjoy affordable lunch menu on weekdays from 11 : 30 a . m . to 3 : 00 p . m .\njakubsk\u00e1 744 / 4 , 110 00 , praha 1 - star\u00e9 m\u011bsto you will find ristorante gamberorosso a minute from the metro station republic square near ungelt .\nevery block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it .\ndo every act of your life as if it were your last .\ni like to listen . i have learned a great deal from listening carefully . most people never listen .\nalways do your best . what you plant now , you will harvest later .\nit ' s not that i\u2019m so smart , it\u2019s just that i stay with problems longer .\nwhen you come to the end of your rope , tie a knot and hang on .\nthe worst thing i can be is the same as everybody else . i hate that .\ntrust only movement . life happens at the level of events , not of words . trust movement .\ni fear not the man who has practiced 10 , 000 kicks once , but i fear the man who has practiced one kick 10 , 000 times .\nalthough we are an italian restaurant , we do serve non - traditional italian cuisine . we are a big fan of a healthy lifestyle , and that results in our various fitness meals for our health - conscious customers and athletes .\nwe have even a bar ! count of pull - ups is equal to the % of your discount ! at restaurant gamberorosso you will eat healthily and unforgettable tasty meals . don ' t you believe ? come and see .\nwe are the informal and modern italian restaurant . food and cooking is our passion and we use only fresh and original italian ingredients .\nit has been known for its original and creative cuisine which linked the ligurian traditions and the new age of cooking .\nthe changes started from the ingredients in the kitchen and the way they were put together , the old ligurian houses inspired the new inside wall colors , the tables outside got the smells from ligurian country flowers .\nfriendliness and kindness came together genuineness and freshness , customer care as well as the cooking food way get the greatest importance .\nthe local anchovies and mussels coming from the golf of la spezia farms are the favorite appetizers .\nfor finish your meal we suggest our fresh fruit of the season or our delicious home made cakes .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\nlast time we were at this restaurant in may , 2018 . but in fact we eat there every time when we are in taormina . a very varied menu , very good food , good vines and all the staff is very friendly and cheerful . you won ' t regret .\nthe restaurant has very good food and the terrace is really pleasant to relax and have a wine . really recommend the swordfish\nthis restaurant has amazing service and re all very friendly and welcoming . . . sicilia is an amazing place . . .\nwe chanced upon this place by accident and were so pleased that we did . it ' s a family run restaurant , very friendly and has a good atmosphere . they took my food allergy seriously , and after our third visit were laughing and joking with us about it . . . .\nstumbled across this restaurant by walking through the side streets of taormina , we received a friendly greet by the outside waiter and was shown the menu . we decided to give it a go , happy to say we were not disappointed . the food was excellent , we . . .\nthe food is very delicious and authentic . reasonable prices and great service . would highly recommend for lunch or dinner !\nsimple but good italian restaurant . we had prawns with sicilian sauce , salmon ravioli , half a bottle of white wine and tiramisu . all were great except for the ravioli which was just average .\nin between the lovely local shops and the via umbrero . friendly staff , excellent food and good prices . the restaurant also has a terrace and inside seating . well worth a visit . the photo is taken round the corner but is similar \ud83d\udc4d\nnote : your question will be posted publicly on the questions & answers page .\nfrom 1949 is a typical sicilian restaurant with familiar management ! ! ! the service is efficient and fast , staff young and kind .\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 .\ntripadvisor gives a certificate of excellence to accommodations , attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers .\ni enjoyed dinner with two friends at what is fast becoming my \u2018go to\u2019 choice for dining out . delicious food , lovely surroundings and service that is second to none . our charming young waiter michael was a delight - his first week over from rome - . . .\nour time at your restraunt tonight was amazing all staff was amazing and friendly i love you restraunt and would say it ' s one of my favourites i ' ll certainly go back and say it ' s one of the best restraunts in town the food is 100 % perfect . . .\nlocated on canal bank . italian food cooked and served well . wee bitty pricey for location . but ambiance nice .\nafter a break of several years i had an business dinner with a japanese visitor and was pleased to find that the food was as good as i remembered . lovely creamy tomato & basil soup was followed by fantastic halibut with a tomato sauce , roasted . . .\nfirst time here and will be coming back . service was great and for it very busy wasn ' t to much of a wait between courses . food was excellent . in whole a very good eating experience .\nbest ribeye steak i have had in a restaurant ! lovely restaurant great service from the italian man . well worth a visit\nwe booked this for a family birthday two weeks ago . hadn ' t been for a while , but have always enjoyed in the past . our meal was fantastic and there is a great wine selection . staff were lovely , especially bruno . enjoyed it so much we were back . . .\nlovely lunch on canal , asked for a pasta not on menu and they made it . excellent service and food . oh and got a picture with bruno lol\nwent here for my husbands birthday dinner . staff were lovely , tasty pizza and very welcoming for families with young children . will definately be back .\nthe staff are so lovely and make you laugh ! a relaxed place with amazing food and wine . i would 100 % recommend and will defo be back\ndo you put on an optional service charge , as i really do not like these .\nwe take great pride in our italian authenticity and this is shown through our food . we source the freshest ingredients from pure aberdeen angus beef , the freshest fish and specialise in seafood cuisine .\nthis belief stems from antonio\u2019s mother , anna , her wonderfully fresh home cooking that he enjoyed as a child , and still does to this day everytime he visits his hometown of cassino , italy .\nwith over one million hectares planted and approximately 158 million trees , greece is europe\u2019s third olive oil producer . here\u2019s a short analysis on the changes happening in the greek extra virgin olive oil production .\nwhen thinking of this country , many similitudes come to mind in regards to other mediterranean countries , especially western european countries . food , cultivations and cultures have intertwined for millennia and the olive tree has surely played a starring role in this evolution . nowadays olive crops cover approximately 60 % of cultivated surfaces in greece . much has obviously changed since zeus bestowed athena poseidon\u2019s horse , but greece\u2019s cultural bond with this scared tree has remained visceral and unchanged .\nsimilarly to italy , olive oil production in greece is multifaceted , with areas of extreme productivity ( the peloponnese and crete alone make up 2 / 3 of the national output ) and others with smaller , more unique clusters . in recent years the latter have been focusing on quality . in actual fact , in the last decades greece has learned a lot about quality . the last generation has swerved away from big yields and tank sales , in favour of bottling . this method better communicates the value of a product , which is garnering an ever - growing public of passionate , discerning admirers .\nthe current olive oil production in greece fluctuates between 190 - 320 thousand tonnes per year . these are divided by approximately 600 thousand producers , with similarity to italy\u2019s fractioned structure rather than to spain\u2019s . in the entire country are over 2000 olive mills , and 19 dop and 11 igp local certifications . the 2016 / 2017 harvest was a meagre one , with a 35 % dip from the previous year , but the upcoming one is forecast to increase by 65 % , and even out the usual numbers .\nwe reported tasting 6 different extra virgin olive oils made by 4 different producers . even before tasting the oils we admired the craftsmanship of their bottles . the care given to packaging and labelling is admirable , and greeks are doing an excellent job in this field . the oils tasted hail from diverse areas , such as messenia , crete , athens and the chalcidice peninsula ; which allow us to cover a vast variety . these are farms that are well inserted in the high - end extra virgin olive oil market , and winners in a number of international competitions .\ncristina stribacu and her brother now run the family business founded by their grandfather and later consolidated by their parents . the farm grows 2 , 500 koroneiki trees , a local variety . as a professional olive oil connoisseur and taster , cristina immediately grasped the guidelines for running the small yet exclusive business : focusing on quality and attractive design . their olives are picked unripe and ground with a bi - phase alfa laval press , lending particular attention to temperature control .\nthe oil we tasted here was the premium edition , a single origin koroneiki of medium fruitiness . the aromas are herbaceous and aromatic , with light spicy notes and a delicate unripe banana accent . on the palate it is well balanced between bitter and spicy and confirms the sharp vegetal notes .\nthis young producer since 2001 is the brainchild of two olive oil production and sales experts . the company , which launched with immediate growth prospects and a long - term vision , already in 2007 was expanding square footage of both production site and cultivated cropland . the production is entirely certified organic both in product and press . in the course of only a few years , the product has won several awards , thus increasing presence on the international market .\nthe 42 premium blend is this year\u2019s experiment and owes its name to the number of olive varieties present in the bottle . yes , you read correctly , this is a blend of 42 olive varieties present in the farm\u2019s groves , each with a minimum of 70 trees per type . these span greek cultivar as well as varieties indigenous to the rest of the world . the aromatic package the oil carries is medium fruity with a vegetal profile reminiscent of mature tomatoes , artichoke , delicate radicchio and yellow apple . on the palate it is in tune with the aromas and possesses a fine bitter note , surpassing the otherwise intense spiciness .\nyannis prodromou manages and coordinates the work of the potidaea production , which is a chalcidice peninsula landmark . manic attention to the entire production phase has brought this business to active participation in numerous smart farming projects funded by the eu . the brand is focused on studying the different greek olive varieties\u2019 potential . this obstinacy and passion are present in the groves , in the olive press all the way to the beautifully designed bottles .\nthe monocultivar chondroelia chalkidiki is a medium fruit - forward olive oil that lends almond notes , as well as thistle , valerian and musk aromas . on the palate this latter nuance is recurring , completed by the taste of pine nut and vegetal nuances . mildly bitter and spicy with a slight prevalence in the latter .\nthe monocultivar galani chalkidiki on the other hand is much more delicate . the light fruity note is impeccable boasts a complex aromatic tissue made of small traces of almond , pine nut and subtle citrus nuances reminiscent of mandarin orange . on the palate the oil is extremely elegant and confirms the aromas . mildly bitter and spicy with a slight prevalence in the latter .\nmelissi & co , the company owned by brothers panos and thanos kloutsiniotis , respectively chemical engineer and economist , is one of corinthia\u2019s most significant businesses . ladolea was in fact developed to become an ambassador of the area\u2019s most typical product , extra virgin olive oil . thanks to the passion and experience of the two brothers , the farm currently produces high quality oils that are sold in unique bottles inspired by 700 b . c . amphorae called aryballos , which contained olive oil , used by olympian athletes on their bodies before the competitions .\nthe monocultivar megaritiki is a medium intensity whose nose betrays a prevalence of mature tomato and vegetal aromas . on the palate these mature tones remain but played on fruit . in july the oil is rather sweet with well - balanced bitterness and spiciness .\nthe monocultivar patrinia bio on the other hand is more delicately fruity . floral and pine nut aromas emerge , while on the palate it is slightly more vegetal , with notes of radish . this delicate oil is the perfect match on seafood dishes .\nthis email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nitalian thematic tv channel producer giglio group has partnered with local food and wine guide gamber . . .\nthursday , 1 december 2016 saw the first ever top italian wines roadshow in cape town , bringing 60 win . . .\nminami tsuda public relations manager the ritz - carlton , osaka 2 - 5 - 25 umeda , kita - ku , osaka phone : 81 - 6 - 6343 - 7000 fax : 81 - 6 - 6343 - 7001 minami . tsuda @ urltoken\nosaka , japan , december 2 , 2016 : splendido at the ritz - carlton , osaka won the \u201c the best italian restaurant in osaka\u201d of \u201ctop italian restaurants in the world\u201d on november 14 th , 2016 .\nsplendido , the popular italian restaurant at the ritz - carlton , osaka , is designed to recreate the feeling of a tuscany - designed villa with four sections , and offers classic italian cuisine with contemporary presentation .\nthe menu created by chef oriana tirabassi , who joined the ritz - carlton , osaka in 2014 , is authentic classic italian cuisine with a contemporary accent . with a pizza oven in the open kitchen , the menu showcases a wide range of naples - style pizzas .\noriana is a highly decorated chef , having received many accolades over the years . she was the first woman in the world to win the pizza world championship in 1994 in las vegas .\nthanks to her elite culinary skills , she has been selected to prepare and serve dishes for many high - profile guests including the president of the united states , members of various asian royal families , and other vip guests .\ni ' ve been several times and i can say the cuisine is great . fresh fish , starters are perfect and main dishes as well . wine list not so wide , but good enough . money for value excellent\ni have been a lot of times in this restaurant and i can say it ' s one of the best sea food restaurants in tirana . a flaw is the distance which is a little distant from the bllok area , which i think is also the reason . . .\nbegan with an ecellente kitchen , very good sevice the fish is fantastic also pasta & rissoto deliciouse . thank you !\nthe freshest food i the city of tirana ! authentic , prepared by professionally trained chefs . attention to detail and delicious ! great wine selection !\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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{"id": 54764, "summary": [{"text": "takaki bakery co. , ltd. ( \u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e\u30bf\u30ab\u30ad\u30d9\u30fc\u30ab\u30ea\u30fc kabushiki-gaisha takaki bakery ) is a japanese bakery based in hiroshima , japan .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it was the first company of the andersen institute of bread and life group of companies . ", "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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size agency 22squared , inc . \u20137 - second resumes ( ad council / grads of life ) @ 22squared # 4asaccelerate urltoken\n22squared currently has 8 , 521 followers on twitter . as of july 2013 22squared had 5 , 375 followers . that ' s a 58 percent increase in 4 years\n22squared currently has 9 , 526 fans on facebook . as of july 2013 22squared had 7 , 517 fans . that ' s a 26 percent increase in 5 years\nglassdoor has 1 interview reports and interview questions from people who interviewed for summer intern jobs at 22squared . interview reviews are posted anonymously by 22squared interview candidates and employees .\ni applied in - person . the process took 4 + weeks . i interviewed at 22squared .\nadvertising agency 22squared has hired al patton as svp , executive creative director . based out of 22squared\u2019s atlanta office , patton will assume his new role on may 23 , reporting directly to . . .\natlanta - based agency 22squared announced today it is elevating current president richard ward to chai . . .\nindependent agency 22squared is creating two director positions for a pair of new arrivals . kris mcde . . .\nindependent agency 22squared has promoted brandon murphy to president . richard ward , who has served as . . .\n22squared competes for the best talent . please check out our open positions below . if you don ' t see a position that interests you , click here to let us know how you can make a difference at 22squared .\nindependent agency 22squared announced a major new hire this morning - - 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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- ( business wire ) - - videa , a cox - backed supply - side platform bringing automation and data - drive . . .\nagency leader adopts unified for use across automotive , cpg , retail clients ( prweb july 22 , 2014 ) read . . .\nshampoo brand engages firm with retail , social , digital expertise to create their first integrated na . . .\nvault guides are the source for insider insight on career information and employer reviews . shop vault guides\nthese t - shirts say women are paid as much as men . wait , what ?\ncase interviews are a crucial part of the hiring process in the . . .\nit takes more than a solid r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and cover letter to make . . .\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 .\nthe sandbox is meant to invoke a childhood feel , where \u201cwe all first learned how to be creative , \u201d said grindell .\nthe new space in tampa makes sure to incorporate elements from the original office where bottle caps were collected at every town hall meeting .\nthe hanging chairs are one of many nontraditional seating options in the office . other seats available : hammocks , bean bags , poofs and womb chairs .\nthis story first appeared in the august 8 , 2016 issue of adweek magazine . click here to subscribe .\nthe early chapters of snapchat ceo evan spiegel ' s public life have arguably made for a modern - day silicon valley soap opera .\nthe four finalists for royal caribbean ' s creative account are all smaller than incumbent jwt , and that ' s by design .\ngnc , in its decision to split its ad business among three shops , has abandoned a bundled model after just a year . in early 2014 , the retailer consolidated its creative and [ \u2026 ]\nadweek gathered the winners of the 2014 media plan of the year competition for a celebratory cocktail on nov . 13 , at the cool offices of digitaslbi . at the event , adweek [ \u2026 ]\nafter sifting through hundreds of entries , adweek is happy to present the 18 winners of the 2014 media plan of the year competition . creativity , innovation and risk - taking set these successful [ \u2026 ]\nmerkley + partners is getting into the juice business . the new york agency has landed creative and media planning responsibilities on florida ' s natural growers , the citrus farmers ' cooperative has confirmed . annual media spending is estimated at $ 12 million .\nadbrands company profiles provide a detailed analysis of the history and current operations of leading advertisers , agencies and brands worldwide , and include a critical summary which identifies key strengths and weaknesses . adbrands account assignments tracks account management for the world ' s leading brands and companies , including details of which advertising agency handles which accounts in which countries for major markets .\noops . a firewall is blocking access to prezi content . check out this article to learn more or contact your system administrator .\nstand out and be remembered with prezi , the secret weapon of great presenters .\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 ) .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe evolution of iconstructors began over 30 years ago with the formation of wilson construction company ( wcc ) whose parent was the wilson company ( twc ) , a full service development firm based in tampa , fl . wcc started in 1981 to exclusively perform tenant build - outs for twc .\nin 1991 , wilson construction company decided to expand its client base and as a result , solutions , inc . was founded by robert healy , jack wilson and , david smith . under the direction of robert healy , president of solutions , the company expanded to include offices in tampa , miami , jacksonville , and orlando with over 70 employees and the completion of more than one million square feet of space per year .\nfor the past 20 years , our iconstructors team has focused on \u201chigh - end\u201d corporate office interiors , ground up bank branches , office buildings , data / networking centers , restaurants , retail , and critical infrastructure facilities throughout the state of florida . we have completed in excess of 6 , 000 projects , totaling over 15 million square feet of construction . nintey - five percent of these projects were constructed for repeat clients .\nin 2009 , several years after the death of jack wilson , solution\u2019s majority partner , robert healy , kevin murphy , michael montecalvo , tracy pritchard , and david smith founded iconstructors , llc .\nin 2013 , iconstructors opened the fort lauderdale office . we welcomed the return of ed smith as vice president . ed was a member of our team for 15 years , ten of which he served as principal of the solutions miami office .\ndue to our persistent high standards , continued commitment to our clients , and the seamless progression to iconstructors , we are excited to say that our current path is reflective of our proud history .\nlets us help you create a long / short list of agencies that fits your need .\nthe company is perhaps independent . if not , it can be edited here edit\nmake it easier for clients to reach you by having the right people listed in your profile .\nlist your company among the leaders of the industry , promote your competencies , showcase your work & join an exclusive global marketing and creative industry network .\ncopyright \u00a9 1999 - 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' % }\nadvertising and marketing groups abound in metro atlanta , from small at - home businesses to branches of national firms . all are overflowing with creativity , but nine outshine the rest , based on employee feedback . read on for the rundown on the best ad companies in the city , based on the ajc ' s sixth annual top 150 workplaces survey .\nbkv has been a direct marketing company since 1981 . even today , it still follows the same philosophy of objective , no - nonsense , hard - numbers accountability that has worked for all these years . employees say :\ni love the people . the culture of the workplace is work hard , play hard . it is challenging , fast - paced and results driven , but this allows me to push myself to exceed .\n675 ponce de leon ave . ne , atlanta . 888 - 798 - 5802 .\ncardlytics partners with financial institutions in the u . s . and the u . k . to run its online and mobile banking rewards programs . this passes savings to customers while giving a valuable look at when and where consumers are spending their money . that insight translates to more targeted marketing and advertising . employees say :\nit ' s exciting work and my co - workers are amazing people ,\nand ,\nwe ' re doing great things and i ' m a part of that .\nfounded in 1986 as an athlete management and marketing firm , cse helps businesses and brands connect with consumers and fans through sponsorships , digital media content creation , social media campaigns , communications and pr , talent management and more . employees say :\ni am able to set my own path and focus on the areas that allow me to bring the most value to the company ,\nand ,\ncse is filled with incredible people that make coming to work every day fun .\ndisplayit is a producer of portable displays and large - format graphics for trade shows and other face - to - face marketing events . whether a client needs basic tabletop covers or signage , personalized kiosks , or outdoor displays , displayit can help them put their best marketing foot forward . employees say :\ni work with great people and for great people . from the day i first started , i felt important and appreciated . it is easy to come to work when you love what you do and the people you work with .\njackson spalding is one of the largest independent marketing communications firms in the southeast , with offices in atlanta , athens and dallas , texas . it serves organizations that have values and passions matching its own from\nthe premiering to the preeminent\nwith clients including chick - fil - a , children ' s healthcare of atlanta , delta air lines and primrose schools ."]}
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related businesses . the company prides itself\nfirst hong kong investment company to form co - investment partnership with china ' s sovereign fund to invest in russian - based nobel oil group .\nnobel oil was originally established in 2005 providing procurement services to the oil & gas industry and in 2007 it broadened capabilities to provide drilling , work over\u2019s , and engineering . nobel oil soon grew further into a progressive , diversified , value - generating service group in the oil , gas and energy sectors and turned into a recognizable brand . nobel oil strives to create and deliver innovative solutions while adhering to the highest professional standards .\nnobel upstream to acquire 7 . 59 per cent stake in uk north sea maclure oil and gas field\nthrough its corporate social responsibility and community support activities , nobel oil is following in the footsteps of ludvig and robert nobel , the founders of the legendary branobel oil company who , alongside their industrial innovations , believed in sustainability . since nobel oil has taken on the mantle of the family name inspired by the nobel brothers ' management philosophy and principles , it provides efficient and\nthis is the internet site of nobel upstream . nobel upstream is a trade name of the group of companies controlled by nobel oil e & p ( uk ) limited . nobel oil e & p ( uk ) limited is a company registered in england and wales ( company no . 8838907 ) , with its registered office at hays galleria , 1 hays lane , london se1 2rd . a list of directors of nobel oil e & p ( uk ) limited is displayed at the above address .\nroyal dutch shell sells north sea oil field , in a transaction with uk independent nobel upstream for an undisclosed fee .\nthe country attracted world oil investors , who gained millions on this industry . the nobel brothers were the first to invest in oil extraction in azerbaijan , making a great contribution to the development of the oil industry by establishing the nobel brothers oil extracting partnership in 1873 . the rothschild company and shell led by samuel markus were also operated in azerbaijan .\nnobel oil ' s drilling subsidiary - socar - aqs - provides drilling services , including horizontal drilling developed in close collaboration with halliburton .\noriental patron financial group brought in marco industries group , one of the largest electrolytic aluminum corporations in europe , to be its strategic partner .\ntby talks to farid asadov , ceo of delta group , on the group ' s main areas of activity , brands , and production facilities .\nnobel oil ltd . | \u00a9 2018 | all rights reserved . site designed by : dc web designers , a washington dc web design company .\nwe aim to emulate the business principles and philosophy of ludvig and robert nobel , the founders of the legendary branobel oil company , one of the most prestigious oil companies in the world during the 19th century .\nnobel oil ' s subsidiary - glensol - sells and provides installation , commissioning , start - up , operation and maintenance of gas turbines and compressors .\nnobel upstream is the majority owner of a large acreage position in the permian basin and , together with its operating partner three span oil & gas , started producing oil and gas in august 2014 . this project provides nobel upstream with the potential for material growth through continued development , technology application and acreage expansion .\ndiscovered in 1991 and brought on stream in 2002 , the maclure oil field currently produces around 8 , 000 barrels of oil per day .\nhistory shows that the country has been linked with oil for centuries , while the history of the world oil industry takes roots exactly from azerbaijan .\nnobel upstream is a privately held independent exploration and production company engaged in oil and natural gas projects . nobel upstream , incorporated in the uk in 2014 , has its headquarters in london with technical and commercial teams based in baku , azerbaijan and houston , texas . nobel upstream has active projects in azerbaijan and north america , and continues to seek investment opportunities in these and other countries .\nmaersk oil also acts as operator of maclure on behalf of partners taqa 37 . 04 % ; apache 17 . 18 % ; and now nobel upstream , holding shell\u2019s 7 . 59 % . maersk oil holds the majority 38 . 19 % stake .\nnobel upstream and socar have established the umid , babek exploration and production company , which will serve as the contractor under the rsa . nobel upstream holds a twenty per cent ( 20 % ) interest in the company .\nnobel upstream is a privately held independent exploration and production company engaged in oil and natural gas projects . nobel upstream , incorporated in the uk in 2014 , has its headquarters in london with technical and commercial teams based in baku , azerbaijan and houston , texas . nobel upstream has active projects in azerbaijan , the united kingdom and the united states and continues to seek investment opportunities in these and other countries .\nin august , oriental patron financial group acquired 78 % stakes in henan yulian energy group co . , ltd . , thus become the majority shareholder of henan zhongfu industrial co . ltd . ( shanghai stock exchange stock code 600595 ) , a listco of henan yulian energy group holdings china .\nadjuik m . international artemisinin study group . artesunate combinations for treatment of malaria : meta - analysis .\nthe world ' s first oil well was drilled at the bibi - heybat field in 1847 , and turned baku into a center of world oil trade and made the country by far the frontrunner in the world ' s oil and gas industry .\ngustaf joined board of nobel oil services uk in 2014 , having previously sat on the company ' s advisory board . mr nobel was born in stockholm 1950 and is a swedish citizen . he studied marketing and economics at the university of lund in sweden . throughout his career gustaf have been working for companies like electrolux , abb and trelleborg . he has operationally worked in more than 15 countries worldwide and has held several management positions . as a parallel gustaf nobel have extended his career working as a management consultant . gustaf nobel was ceo at delifrance ab , jointly owned by grand moulin de paris and nestl\u00e9 , for four years before moving to france in 2005 . in addition , gustaf nobel was the chairman of the nobel sustainability trust foundation from 2009 to 2014 . currently gustaf nobel is the owner and ceo of conversus sarl , working as a management consultant advising foreign companies entering french and swedish markets .\nnew orleans\u2013based justin nobel ' s stories have been published in best american science and nature writing and best american travel writing .\nwe also provide a wide range of services to the oil and gas and other industries . the group is proficient in project management , procurement and logistics , installation , commissioning , operations and maintenance activities .\nour company vision is to be a diversified group of energy related businesses that brings exceptional value to our customers . we aim to be a progressive , diversified , value - generating service group in the oil , gas and energy sectors . we work to create and deliver innovative solutions while adhering to the highest professional standards .\nto participate in the downstream market , nobel oil downstream was established in 2014 . it is the specialist retail arm of the company and is in the process of building and operating its first chain of filling stations in romania .\nnatural oil bathing is gaining popularity for those looking for an ancient treatment to soothe modern ailments .\n2009 ciba uk plc became part of the basf group . we acquired sites in macclesfield , bradford , grimsby and paisley .\noriental patron financial group established vimetco n . v . , merging the shares from henan yulian energy group it controlled with the european business operations of marco industries group . listed on the main board of the london stock exchange ( stock code vico ) on august 2 , vimetco n . v . has since become top ten of the world ' s largest electrolytic aluminum corporations .\nin the upstream segment , a nobel oil group affiliate has been participating in exploration and pilot production in the umid offshore gas - condensate field since 2008 . the umid field was discovered in 2010 and it is likely to contribute significant gas and condensate production to azerbaijan ' s petroleum balance during the coming years and open new horizons for bright energy future of the country .\nthe garden of the caucasus remains under illegal occupation , though ongoing negotiations by the osce minsk group hold the promise of reconciliation .\nnobel upstream ceo , jeremy huck , said : \u201cwe are very pleased to announce this acquisition and look forward to working with the other stakeholders . \u201d\nour premier drilling affiliate has delivered about 30 deep productive oil and gas wells over the past 5 years .\nthe very acg fields impacted the further development of oil industry and the economy of azerbaijan as a whole .\nthe country was the world ' s leading oil producer in 1901 , when the output reached 11 . 5 million tons of oil . moreover , the country produced 23 . 5 million tons of oil , which amounted to 71 . 4 percent of the soviet union ' s production in 1941 , while the production guaranteed the victory of the soviet union in world war ii and turned oil into an extremely important factor of the national economy .\noriental patron asia ltd and oriental patron securities ltd were formed , signaling the birth of investment banking business under the oriental patron financial group .\nazerbaijan also boats being the world ' s first offshore oil producer . the discovery of the neft dashlari ( oil rocks ) field 40 km offshore and 90 km from baku on november , 1949 made the country famous worldwide .\nthe fallout from an accident two years after deepwater horizon reveals safety is still an issue for gulf oil workers .\nour premier drilling affiliate has delivered about 30 deep high rated oil and gas wells over the past 5 years .\nthe acquisition is part of nobel upstream\u2019s strategy to build a balanced portfolio of upstream assets in the fsu and the oecd ( uk north sea , west texas ) .\ntby talks to riyad huseynov , chairman of the supervisory board of synergy group , on operations in azerbaijan , the subsidiaries , and growth opportunities .\nwith development of new technologies , and in its spirit of innovation , the group is actively exploring opportunities in untapped unconventional resources in the region .\ntby talks to ahadpur khangah , chairman of the az group of companies , on its vehicle assembly , education , and sturgeon farming projects in azerbaijan .\nwith development of new technologies , and in its spirit of innovation , the group is actively exploring opportunities in previously untapped unconventional resources in the region .\nstructural reformation was done to strengthen the equities department , bringing vitality to the group ' s footprint among capital market , securities research and institutional brokerage .\nnobel upstream is a privately held independent upstream exploration and production company engaged in oil and gas projects in its three core markets : azerbaijan , the united kingdom north sea and the permian basin of west texas . incorporated in the uk in 2014 , it has its headquarters in london with additional technical and commercial teams based in baku , azerbaijan and houston , texas . nobel upstream continues to seek further operated and non - operated investment opportunities in its three core markets .\nnobel upstream , the independent uk - based exploration and production company , has announced it has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire a 7 . 59 per cent non - operated interest in the maclure oil and gas field from shell . completion of the transaction remains subject to necessary approvals .\nthe norwegians are well aware of oil\u2019s terrible ability to turn riches into rags and sages into fools . back in 1990 they established a sovereign - wealth fund ( formally known as the government pension fund global ) to prepare the country for a post - oil future and to prevent deindustrialisation . they also used the oil industry to promote other local industries such as shipping .\nthe artemether\u2013quinine meta - analysis study group a meta - analysis using individual patient data of trials comparing artemether with quinine in the treatment of severe falciparum malaria .\nmr sunil vaswani , chairman and ceo of stallion group claims the no . 1 spot in the list of top indian business owners in the arab world .\nfind out more about socars new projects at our oil & gas processing & petrochemicals complex , shipyard and aegean refinery . click here\nlondon , 8 september 2016 \u2013 nobel upstream , the independent uk - based exploration and production company , today said its acquisition of a 7 . 59 per cent non - operated interest in the maclure oil and gas field from shell , announced on 10 february 2016 , has successfully closed after having received all necessary approvals .\nblack elk energy offshore operations , the platform\u2019s operator , had hired wood group psn , a large oil services firm registered in scotland that operates in more than 50 countries , to manage operations . a senior wood group officer was supposed to attend a morning safety meeting in the galley . this individual could have told the men the pipes had not been purged of vapors or asked why a hot work permit had not been issued . instead a lower - level wood group employee attended the galley safety meeting , but \u201cmerely out of coincidence , \u201d according to the bsee report . the man sat eating his breakfast and didn\u2019t pay attention .\nthe maclure oil field is located approximately 175 miles ( 282km ) offshore aberdeen , maclure ties back subsea to the maersk gryphon fpso .\noil and gas wealth has allowed azerbaijan to become a major foreign investor , while projects at home are encouraging inward flows , too .\nover the past 23 years , azerbaijan witnessed many significant events\u2013 from discovering and developing new offshore and onshore perspective fields to putting them into operation ; from considering several export routes to actually transporting azerbaijan oil and gas to international markets ; from building the local infrastructure to developing a high quality oil and gas industry ; from an oil - rich country in east into a major player in the global energy market .\nop financial investments ( 01140 ) took the lead and acquired stakes in the challenger group holdings ( 8203 ) , which is primarily engaged in coalmine investments and coke processing .\nthe deal announced wednesday involves shell\u2019s stake in the maclure field ; a subsea oil field that ties back to the maersk operated gryphon fpso .\ntby talks to anar mammadov , chairman of the board of garant holding , on the group ' s performance , its branches of business , and business relations with the us .\nour group provides a core of highly experienced staff and specialists who structure innovative , tailored and reliable solutions for all projects , completing them on time and within the approved budget .\nthe asian financial crisis broke out , however , due to its unique positioning and streamlined structure , oriental patron financial group made a smooth transition through the tough times . benefiting from the developments of mainland enterprises , its investment banking business rapidly evolved as the group became the\nmost unique\nprofessional financial institution to serve mainland companies in the hong kong market .\nbaku is maintaining an international focus in 2014 by developing promising gas reserves , refining oil production , and engaging with the neighbors on transport opportunities .\nblack elk ' s oil platform hours after a fire was extinguished on nov . 16 , 2012 . ( photo : sean gardner / reuters )\noriental patron financial group experienced comprehensive , long - term developments in its overall investment banking business , e . g . corporate finance , asset management , direct investments and securities brokerage .\nrovnag abdullayev began his career at neft dashlari ( oil rocks ) in 1989 . in 1990 , he worked as an engineer in the construction department of the 28th of may oil and gas production department in socar before becoming head of the production technology department of the khazardenizneftgazinshaat ( caspian sea oil and gas construction ) trust in 1991 . he was promoted to head of the trust in 1997 . in 2003 he was appointed director of baku oil refinery and was elected to azerbaijan\u2019s third parliament in 2005 and to the fourth parliament in 2011 . in late 2005 , abdullayev was appointed president of the state oil company of azerbaijan republic ( socar ) . in 2008 , he was appointed president of the azerbaijan football federations\u2019 association ( affa ) .\nas of the end of 2006 , oriental patron financial group had successfully provided ipos or financing services for over a hundred enterprises , involving a total financial amount close to hk $ 300 billion .\nmr . sunil vaswani , stallion group takes top honours at indian ceo awards , with the coveted\noutstanding contribution to business\naward at the indian ceo awards on april 28th , 2015 .\nthe company ' s diverse business entities provide drilling , engineering and project management , as well as operations and maintenance , procurement and enhanced oil recovery services .\ntby talks to azad ibrahimov , general director of ant group , on human resources challenges , the future of construction in the president ' s third term , and ongoing projects at home and abroad .\non march 20 , concepta investment limited , a subsidiary of oriental patron financial group , was listed on the main board of the stock exchange of hong kong limited ( stock code : 01140 ) .\ntby talks to huseynaga ragimov , general director of azpetrol , on expanding its fuel station network , training staff , and increasing oil exports from the caspian region .\nthe simple explanation for norway\u2019s penchant for state capitalism is oil . when it was discovered in the north sea in late 1969 it transformed the country\u2019s economy . today norway is the world\u2019s eighth - largest oil exporter . petroleum accounts for 30 % of the government\u2019s revenues as well as a quarter of the country\u2019s value added .\noil wealth is bringing its own problems . the oil sector is monopolising the nation\u2019s technical talent , with more than 50 , 000 engineers currently being employed offshore . property prices are rising by nearly 7 % a year . mcdonalds charges $ 7 . 69 for a big mac , against $ 4 . 37 in america .\nbesieged by sars , hong kong plunged into an economic recession . oriental patron financial group capitalized on this opportunity to launch a series of major strategic measures to pave the way for its international business expansion .\non account of its extensive business portfolio and excellent communication network established with mainland china , oriental patron financial group emerged from anonymity and rapidly became a professional brand - name in hong kong investment banking industry .\nblack elk energy offshore operations ' oil platform west delta 32 complex burns on nov . 16 , 2012 . ( photo : courtesy bureau of safety and environmental enforcement )\nthe welding torch was lit . hydrocarbon vapors ignited . one one thousand . a string of fire ran through the piping and into a set of three oil tanks .\nsdl denholm was acquired by denholm oilfield services in 2002 and over the years has become a specialist offshore and onshore fabrication company servicing the oil and gas sector in azerbaijan .\noriental patron financial group established solid collaborative ties with more than a hundred of medium and small - sized securities firms , investment consultants and investment management companies , which make up its comprehensive market network in hong kong .\n2010 cognis uk limited acquired by the basf group . basf performance products plc established to run former ciba plants in the uk . maclesfield office closed . elastogran uk limited became basf polyurethanes u . k . limited .\nnoble group is a market - leading global supply chain manager of energy , power and gas products , metals and carbon steel materials , with interests in key facilities that add value at various stages of its supply chains .\nthis is the very day when young and newly independent azerbaijan signed its first huge psa deal with the world giants to develop largest oil and gas fields in the caspian sea .\ntby talks to rovnag abdullayev , president of the state oil company of azerbaijan republic ( socar ) , on operating tap and tanap , shah deniz ii , and the umid field .\ntby talks to shahmar movsumov , executive director of the state oil fund of azerbaijan republic ( sofaz ) , on highlights of 2013 , the year of industry , and the international outreach .\nbp plc ( nyse : bp ) is a british integrated oil and gas company with operations in more than 70 countries around the world . its upstream operations were responsible for the production of 3 . 3 million barrel - of - oil equivalents ( boes ) per day in 2017 . the company ' s downstream operations include oil and gas trading and distribution activities , and the production and marketing of petrochemicals , lubricants and fuels . bp reported revenue of $ 135 . 63 billion in 2017 . as of october 2017 , the company had a market capitalization of $ 129 . 3 billion .\nthe group made strategic adjustment on asset management business . op investment management started positioned as a platform to expand its capabilities and regulatory framework to meet the growing demand , to attract emerging managers , institutional investors and global asset allocators to join in .\ngoogle\u2019s senior vice president for people operations , laszlo bock , wrote about these practices in his book , work rules : insights from inside google that will transform how you live and lead , new york , ny : hachette book group , 2015 .\nstrong knowledge of rotating equipment installation / maintenance ; philosophy of gas turbines and compressors , and their auxiliaries ( lube oil system , fuel gas system , seal gas system , steam system etc ) .\nin april 2010 , the world got a peek into the secluded world of offshore oil drilling , which employs about 35 , 000 people on any given day in the gulf of mexico . the deepwater horizon drilling rig , owned by transocean and operated by bp , two of the world\u2019s largest energy companies , exploded , killing 11 men and spewing millions of gallons of oil into the gulf of mexico .\nnoble group ( sgx : cgp ) manages a portfolio of global supply chains across a range of industrial and energy products . we market , process , finance and transport key commodities , connecting low - cost producing regions with high - demand growth markets .\nwhen the shine came off commodities as the price of products like coal and oil plummeted , a frisson of unease spread among investors . yet noble cheerfully assured them that lower prices also meant greater opportunities .\n\u201cthe oil companies have discovered that we have a lot of unemployed engineers and maritime workers in the philippines , \u201d said alvaro alcazar , a filipino native and director of urban partners at loyola university new orleans\u2019 twomey center for peace through justice . \u201cand if they can use them to do the hard work of being on an oil rig , they\u2019ll use them over american workers , because filipinos are disposable . \u201d\nbesides its oil , the caspian sea is proving to have plenty of gas stored below its waves and some experts believe that azerbaijan\u2019s exports of gas will supersede those of oil . recent discoveries in the caspian will put the country further in the spotlight ; of particular interest are the shah deniz and umid fields , explored at the country\u2019s own expense and the absheron field , recently explored jointly with the total company .\nin february , concepta investment company ( 01140 ) was renamed op financial investments limited (\nop financial investment\n) , with an additional capital injection of hk $ 720 million . op financial investment has since become an integrated investment platform for the group .\noriental patron undertook sponsorship , underwriting and financial advisory tasks for a number of firms seeking ipos . among its most prominent projects for enterprises included\nfirst tractor company\n,\ntianjin development\n,\neverbright international\nand\nasia aluminum group\n.\nin december basf completed its acquisition of albemarle\u2019s global surface treatment business , chemetall . this included a uk sales office and laboratory in bletchley , near milton keynes . in the same week we completed the sale of our industrial coatings business to akzo nobel . this included the uk manufacturing site in deeside .\nexploring and producing the oil and natural gas that powers our everyday lives . for more than 85 years , we\u2019ve been driven to safely and responsibly deliver our purpose : energizing the world , bettering people\u2019s lives \u00ae .\nthe 2015 nobel prize for medicine or physiology was awarded to william c . campbell and satoshi \u014dmura for their discovery of avermectins , and to tu you you for her contribution to the discovery of artemisinin . the discovery and development of qinghaosu ( artemisinin ) as an antimalarial drug is a remarkable and convoluted tale .\nas sponsor and lead underwriter for the first time , oriental patron financial group led the way for the first red chip company \u2013 founder hong kong ( founder group ) - to be listed on the hong kong stock exchange ( stock code 0418 ) . this marked the first in the history of mainland china and hong kong , where mainland assets were injected into a company incorporated in hong kong preceding its listing in the city . such practice became an established norm for other mainland companies to follow , in the capacity of red chip enterprises .\ntby talks to fazil mammadov , minister of taxes , on successes in 2013 , the promotion of renewable energy through taxation , and the future effect of reduced transfers from the state oil fund of azerbaijan ( sofaz ) .\nexpert knowledge of the rotating equipment ( gas turbines , gas compressors ) and auxiliaries ( gears , couplings and guards , lube oil system , gas fuel system , liquid fuel system , seal gas system etc . ) ;\nthe \u201ccontract of the century\u201d was a triumphant result of the policy based on the oil strategy pursued by national leader heydar aliyev , paving the way for bolstering the country ' s geo - political standing and economic integration .\nlarry bates , ceo of nobel upstream commented : \u201cwe are pleased to have achieved this milestone together with our partner socar and look forward to continuing the appraisal and development of the world - class umid - babek field , which will provide a stable and long - term gas supply for azerbaijan and other european markets . \u201d\nstrong knowledge on rotating equipment installation / maintenance ; philosophy of gas turbines and centrifugal compressors , and their auxiliaries ( lube oil system , fuel gas system , seal gas system , steam system et ) , and scada system .\n1971 acquisition of elastomer products with london sales office and elastollan ltd . with production in ilfracombe ( 50 % ) . wintershall ( uk ) limited established in london , to explore for oil and gas in the north sea .\nthe acquisition , which is financially retroactive to 1 january 2016 , is part of nobel upstream ' s strategy to build a balanced portfolio of upstream assets in the fsu and the oecd with strong partners including maersk , apache and taqa in the north sea , conocophillips and socar in azerbaijan and three span in the united states .\ntby talks to dmitriy solovyov , general manager of cross caspian oil & amp ; gas logistics , on the shah deniz project , the baku - tbilisi - kars ( btk ) rail project , and the development of the company .\nthe oil wealth has not destroyed norway\u2019s egalitarian spirit . finn jebsen , chairman of the kongsberg group , which has large defence interests , points out that his country has some of the world\u2019s best - paid manual workers and some of the worst - paid ceos : blue - collar workers earn three times as much as their british peers , whereas the boss of statoil earns just a couple of million dollars a year . many of norway\u2019s richer citizens live in london to escape from high taxes and a somewhat claustrophobic society .\nfor the public offering work of giant corporations such as industrial and commercial bank of china , china bluechemical ltd . , china construction bank , china merchants bank , bank of communications and china ping an insurance , oriental patron financial group had undertaken professional roles such as co - lead underwriter .\na group of young men from diverse background - mr . zhang gao bo , mr . l . jeffrey chan , mr . joseph chan and mr . leung chin sing - met each other in hong kong , the financial hub of asia , where they became bonded by a common vision .\nmore than 1 , 000 filipinos work in the gulf of mexico\u2019s offshore oil and gas industry , said robert romero . when asked if any of them were still caught in a trafficking situation , romero said , \u201ci leave that up to the government agencies trying to control them . \u201d but boem and bsee say monitoring trafficking of foreign workers in the offshore oil and gas industry is not their job , and the coast guard continues to grant b - 1 ( ocs ) exemptions .\nin june , oriental patron financial group ' s wholly - owned subsidiary , oriental patron resources investment limited , acquired 20 % stake in the hong kong - listed hainan meilan international airport company limited ( stock code 00357 ) owned by copenhagen airport management co . at a consideration of hk $ 500m .\navelino tajonera was brought to the u . s . on a b - 1 ( ocs ) visa . when not residing in the housing gis provided , he worked on some of the largest and most advanced oil rigs in the industry , such as shell\u2019s ursa , a $ 1 . 5 billion platform half as tall as the empire state building that can pump 150 , 000 barrels of oil a day , and bp\u2019s mad dog platform , which hovers over water nearly a mile deep .\nfew days earlier bp and its partners in azerbaijan ' s giant acg oil production complex agreed to extend the production sharing contract by 25 years to 2049 and to increase the stake of state - owned socar , reducing the size of their own share .\ntoday , hundreds of thousands of azerbaijani gas and oil industry workers do their best to make sure that millions of people have everything they need in modern life \u2013 gas , heat , electricity and fuel , while the national economy receives the needed boost .\nwhen i first arrived in hong kong i kept hearing great things about a company formed in 1986 . the company was called noble and its ceo , richard elman , was widely regarded as a genius . he built the noble group into being one of the world\u2019s biggest commodity traders but now its very survival is in question .\namid an increasing trend of private enterprises seeking ipos in hong kong , oriental patron financial group regarded long - term rewards and collaborative ties to be paramount . innovative business model of accepting stocks in lieu of service commissions was adopted . through which oriental patron shared the risks of listing enterprises and investors as well as their successes .\nstallion group is a 45 years - old business enterprise that has grown from its modest start in west africa into a fledgling multi - business conglomerate , one of the largest in west africa . today stallion has a multi national presence in 18 countries involved in commodities , agri - business , food , industries , automobiles and services .\nthe company operates in the upstream and downstream segments of the energy industry . in the upstream sector , the company ' s diverse business entities provide drilling , engineering and project management , as well as operations and maintenance , procurement and enhanced oil recovery services within caspian region .\nthe deal , named the \u201ccontract of the century\u201d , encouraged developments in national oil and gas industry and positioned azerbaijan among the focal points of the global energy market . the country began exporting its hydrocarbon resources to world markets , thus becoming an important supplier for global industry .\nfellow nordics like to dismiss norway as the world\u2019s most northerly arab country , but the most striking thing about norway is how quintessentially nordic it is . oil may have filled its coffers and reconfigured its political economy , but it has not changed its culture . oslo is singularly free from the soaring skyscrapers and bling - filled shopping malls that sprout in other oil capitals . the new opera house is magnificent , but it tries its best to look modest . the munch museum , celebrating the country\u2019s most famous painter , is housed in a concrete mausoleum .\ntwo one thousand . the tanks exploded , ripped apart at their bases , and launched off the platform like rockets . two landed in the water , still on fire . one tank , leaking oil , struck a crane and crashed back down onto the platform , which ignited .\njeremy huck , ceo of nobel upstream , commented :\nwe are very pleased that this important transaction in the north sea has closed . strong operational and economic performance this year has demonstrated that well - targeted investments in mature basins like the north sea can deliver superior returns . we look forward to working with our partners on further development of the field and continue to pursue additional best - in - class opportunities\u201d .\n1992 basf coatings + inks reorganised , concentrating on three main sites \u2013 slinfold , wolverhampton and huyton . container coating ink production moved from bilston to wolverhampton . wintershall\u2019s oil trading business transferred to switzerland . \u00a37 million upgrading of slinfold resin plant . dr beck wire enamel manufacturing transferred from hamburg to slinfold .\ntwo months after the accident nafcon and another filipino advocacy group , the philippine forum , held a press conference about the explosion at a filipino community center in new york city . they were joined by a handful of former gis workers , who by this point had escaped from the company with the help of catholic charities\u2019 new orleans chapter . other labor advocacy groups attended in solidarity .\nnorway is also a strong exponent of nordic social values , supporting negotiated solutions abroad and humanitarian policies at home . of late it has not been a wise guardian of its biggest source of soft power . giving barack obama the nobel peace prize before he had a chance to do anything , or to the european union in the midst of a euro crisis , might have been fine individually , but doing both in rapid succession was bad management .\nthey were at a united kingdom\u2013based company called v . group , one of the largest suppliers of maritime personnel in the world . a wing of the company called v people manpower philippines ( now v manpower philippines ) , using the philippines - based manpower provider component of the company , pacific ocean manning , supplied 100 workers to gis to carry out repairs on the gulf of mexico platforms .\nas a successful global company , r & d is of the essence , including in particular the development of nanotechnologies . socar , along with its oil and gas research and design institute , boasts a nanotechnologies department within the company structure . the fact that most of the oil and gas research and design institute ' s world - class research projects have been certified , and that the institute has over 1 , 200 inventions in its portfolio , shows that we have already registered strong achievements in r & d . in addition to this , socar ' s nanotechnology department holds four related patents . elaborate technologies are being continuously tested on our wells . our science fund is also dedicated to stimulating scientists external to the company to conduct research in our fields of interest . we believe that someday our in - house research has the capacity to contribute not only to the company ' s future development , but also to the development of the oil and gas industry worldwide .\ndigging deeper in its hole noble promised greater transparency but said it would be circumscribed by the need to retain confidentiality over its trading methods because much of this could impact on its ability to conduct business . then executives started deserting the sinking ship and last february nobel was forced to disclose a massive loss . it was then discovered that its net debt amounted to some us $ 3 . 7 billion compared with a market capitalisation of just over us $ 1 billion .\n2008 the basf house opened at the creative energy homes project at the university of nottingham . basf plc\u2019s seal sands site sold to ineos nitriles . basf co - sponsored the science of survival exhibition at the science museum in london . 2007 basf sold animal nutrition businesss in eight countries to nutreco , an animal feed group headquartered in the netherlands . sale included frank wright limited animal nutrition premix business in ashbourne .\njeremy huck , ceo of nobel upstream , commented : \u201cwe are very pleased to announce this acquisition and look forward to working with the other stakeholders and , in particular , maersk who has demonstrated excellent operational management of this asset . this acquisition is a perfect fit with our growth strategy and an important addition to our existing portfolio in azerbaijan and north america . we see further potential in the field and consider it a best - in - class north sea opportunity . \u201d\npregeant returned several times to the point that if gis were such a bad employer , filipinos would not keep returning to work for the company . the drop in oil prices has slowed demand for the company\u2019s services , he said , and the company now has only 30 filipino workers , but dnr \u201cprobably have 500 filipinos ready to come . \u201d\nsecond , linking performance ratings and compensation in this way ignores recent findings in the cognitive sciences and behavioral economics . the research of nobel laureate daniel kahneman and others suggests that employees may worry excessively about the pay implications of even small differences in ratings , so that the fear of potential losses , however small , should influence behavior twice as much as potential gains do . although this idea is counterintuitive , linking performance with pay can demotivate employees even if the link produces only small net variances in compensation .\nthe maclure field currently produces 8000 bopd and 4 . 3 mmscf / d gas . maclure has been developed as a subsea tieback to the gryphon fpso located 3km to the west and also operated by maersk . maclure oil is comingled with gryphon and exported by shuttle tanker . uptime is best - in - class in the north sea , with low unit operating costs .\npregeant said gis had a stellar safety record . earlier this year the company celebrated six years of work on a major offshore oil platform without any recorded osha violations , according to gis\u2019s website . he cited the company\u2019s sophisticated training center , where workers simulate being stranded at sea in a storm , escaping a crashed helicopter , and feeling their way out of a smoky room .\nstretching from west texas into eastern new mexico , the permian basin is a geologically diverse hydrocarbon province with more than a dozen productive formations . \u200bthe widespread application of technologies such as horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing have made the permian basin the most prolific province in the united states : oil production has increased 150 % in last 5 years and now amounts to more than 2 . 4 million bpd .\ndimensional fund advisors inc . is an american investment manager serving institutional and individual investors in north america , europe and asia . the dimensional fund advisors approach to investment is founded on the use of cutting - edge academic research . it has long - nurtured close relationships with leading academics in the field of finance , including 2013 nobel prize laureate eugene f . fama , who is a founding shareholder of the firm and a member of its board of directors . it also reported holdings of 19 . 7 million bp adss , equivalent to roughly 0 . 7 % of outstanding bp ordinary shares .\nlike its neighbours , norway wants to occupy upmarket niches and sell its expertise to the rest of the world . its government created statoil out of nothing by compelling private oil companies to hand over some of their expertise in return for their contracts and by building on the country\u2019s established skills in shipping . it badgered the company to innovate by taxing profits heavily but providing generous tax relief on r & d spending .\nin april a new world - scale bio - acrylamide production facility was commissioned at our site in bradford . this major investment will help to ensure the long term future of one of the uk\u2019s largest chemical manufacturing facilities , which employs around 600 people . bradford is a basf production hub for polyacrylamides , used as water - soluble flocculation aids in industrial and municipal wastewater treatment , enhanced oil recovery , mineral processing and papermaking .\namong the multiple agencies that regulate the offshore oil and gas industry , no one in government seems to have noticed that hundreds of filipino workers were being systematically mistreated , forced to live in inhumane conditions , discouraged from following their industry\u2019s safety practices , and denied appropriate medical care . while president obama applauded splitting the mms into three agencies , critics argued the separation would enable the agencies to pass the buck when it came to difficult regulating issues . like , say , human trafficking .\nazerbaijan\u2019s oil and gas industries have advanced significantly since the regaining of independence . in the early 1990s , foreign companies began looking to invest in a country evidently rich in hydrocarbon resources and it now has a large say in global energy discussions . it is also the richest country in the south caucasus , increasingly able to influence political processes in the region . many analysts and politicians accept that energy is a key factor in any resolution of the region\u2019s most complicated problem \u2013 nagorno - karabakh .\nwest delta operator black elk energy offshore operations and its contractor grand isle shipyard face criminal charges concerning the explosion on west delta block 32 platform e . gis is charged with three counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of violating the clean water act . black elk faces three counts of involuntary manslaughter , eight counts of failing to follow proper safety practices under the outer continental shelf lands act , and one count of violating the clean water act . the case was scheduled to go to trial in january 2017 , but a stay has been issued . in early september , wood group pleaded guilty to a single , federal criminal count of violating the clean water act .\nas pregeant tells it , filipino workers let gis know its recruiters in the philippines were taking advantage of them . \u201ci didn\u2019t like that , \u201d he said . \u201cso we\u2026found our own recruiting company . \u201d in 2009 , malagapo and dayao founded dnr offshore crewing services inc . the group served as the philippines - based manpower provider for , and acted in concert with , the galliano - based labor recruitment company d & r resources to bring filipino workers into the u . s . dayao and malagapo together also owned 50 percent of d & r ; the other 50 percent was owned by thunder enterprises . four of that company\u2019s five owners were members of the pregeant family .\nnorway is now the world\u2019s deep - sea drilling capital . statoil is a leading global company in its own right as well as being at the centre of an elaborate network that includes norwegian companies such as aker solutions and kongsberg maritime and the deep - sea divisions of foreign oil companies such as schlumberger . norwegian companies have learned how to drill horizontally as well as vertically . they have also cut the cost of exploratory drilling by developing technologies for mobile rigs that allows them to be kept steady in rough weather . the demand for this expertise is booming .\nnorway is the odd man out in the nordics . while its neighbours are flirting with free markets , norway is embracing state capitalism . its national oil champion , statoil , is the largest company in the region . the norwegian state owns large stakes in telenor , the country\u2019s biggest telephone operator , norsk hydro , its biggest aluminium producer , yara , its biggest fertiliser - maker , and dnbnor , its biggest bank . it holds 37 % of the oslo stockmarket , but it also controls some non - listed giants such as statkraft , a power - generator , which if listed would be the third - biggest company on the stockmarket .\npregeant said he was introduced to filipino guest workers in july 2004 on a gis job in nigeria . he was impressed : \u201cthey speak english , they work very safe , and the quality of their work is outstanding . \u201d randolf malagapo and another filipino , danilo dayao , were in charge of looking after the men , and pregeant formed a connection with the two . gis finished the nigeria project around june 2005 ; in august , katrina struck , damaging oil platforms around the gulf , and the company had jobs to fill . \u201cthere was no labor to be found in southern louisiana , \u201d said pregeant , \u201cso we reached out to the same people who had those filipinos . \u201d\nhuck added : \u201cthis acquisition is a perfect fit with our growth strategy and an important addition to our existing portfolio in azerbaijan and north america . \u201d\n\u201cwe see further potential in the field and consider it a best - in - class north sea opportunity . \u201d\narray ( 1 ) { [\nquandl _ error\n] = > array ( 2 ) { [\ncode\n] = > string ( 6 )\nqelx04\n[\nmessage\n] = > string ( 97 )\nyou have exceeded the api speed limit of 300 calls per 0 minutes . please slow down your requests .\n} }\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 .\nsocar is proud of our social and community programs . find out more about how we are realising our responsibilities in this section of our website . click here\nkeep up - to - date with all socar news via our rss feeds . click on the link below to subscribe . subscribe\nwe are always looking for talented professionals , graduates and interns . find out more about working with socar in this section . click here\nthe umid field was socar ' s single largest gas condensate find . how has production at the field performed since 2010 ?\npresidential elections marked 2013 for azerbaijan , at which ilham aliyev scored a resounding victory with 84 . 5 % of the vote ."]}
{"id": 54775, "summary": [{"text": "norton-villiers was a british motorcycle manufacturer formed in the 1960s following the collapse of amc .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "with the general decline of the british motorcycle industry , under a british government initiative it was later combined with the remnants of bsa triumph to form norton-villiers-triumph . ", "topic": 34}], "title": "norton - villiers", "paragraphs": ["norton villiers triumph ( nvt ) limited . . . norton villiers triumph ( nvt ) limited , 1973 - 1987\nnorton villiers triumph ltd . ( finance ) ( hansard , 5 march 1975 )\n1975 manganese bronze holdings wrote off its investment in norton - villiers - triumph [ 13 ] .\nnorton - villiers developed the p11 from the norton atlas as an export model for the growing sport of desert racing . description from classicandraceb\u2026 | pinteres\u2026\nnow mark all genuine norton factory parts with our good name and andover norton logo .\nandover norton has a valid , exclusive license giving andover norton and no other company the right to use the norton trademark for the marketing of genuine norton factory parts for norton commando and dominator type motorcycles built before 2002 .\nthis company was formed in 1973 by the merger of the birmingham small arms company limited and norton villiers .\nunfortunately policing of the norton trademark has been erratic in recent years so andover norton registered the\nandover norton\nlogo to distinguish its genuine norton factory parts from the dubious offerings flooding the market .\nthis led to the formation of norton villiers triumph manufacturing limited , but the new company got off to a shaky start .\nasked the secretary of state for industry if he will make a statement about the future of norton villiers triumph , wolverhampton .\nin respect of the business carried on by norton villiers triumph ltd . sums exceeding \u00a35 million but not exceeding \u00a312 . 872 million .\nnorton villiers triumph was a british motorcycle manufacturer , formed by the british government to continue the uk motorcycling industry , but the company eventually failed .\nedward turner dies in his sleep at his home , august 15 . bsa group merged in july in a government - encouraged\nshotgun wedding\nwith norton - villiers as norton - villiers - triumph - with nv ' s chair , dennis poore as new nvt chairman ( poore rescued norton from the brink in the 1960s ) . starts with 10 million - pound capital\ntoday , andover norton is the world ' s biggest cache of spare parts for norton motorcycles . andover norton sells more genuine norton factory spare parts for norton commandos , dominators , and other models than anybody else in the world - not only because we manufacture them all and we sell them all , but by absolute turnover .\nasked the secretary of state for industry if he has any further proposals for the triumph norton villiers works at meriden ; and if he will make a statement .\nandover norton was established by norton villiers to continue the manufacture and distribution of genuine norton spare parts when norton motors ltd was liquidated in 1977 . andover norton has the original tooling and the original drawings and is continuously getting parts made to original or , where advisable , improved specification by our specialist suppliers - foundries , forges and machine shops most of which are based in the midlands . all parts are being inspected on arrival in our stores . the parts we stock are mainly for norton commandos and earlier models , dominator , atlas , p11 and norton singles . we further own the complete ex - factory stock of norton rotary parts and all the norton rotary technical drawings and historical records . andover norton serves retail customers and supplies selected members of the trade .\nandover norton owns the intellectual property , sole copyright , and all other rights on all norton dominator and commando models manufactured before 2002 .\nturcon construction , inc . , etc . , cross - complainant and appellant , v . norton\u2013villiers , ltd . , etc . , cross - defendants and respondents .\nby the middle of 1972 the bsa - triumph group were in serious financial trouble and the government decided to bail the company out with a financial rescue package , providing it would agree to merge with norton villiers . this led to the formation of norton villiers triumph manufacturing limited , but the new company got off to a shaky start .\nandover norton took over when nvt closed down and dennis poore bought the spares operation of norton motors back from the liquidator . in 1977 he set it up in andover as\nandover norton international ltd\n.\nandover norton ltd was founded in 1977 to house all norton commando and dominator models , triumph and bsa spare parts that came from the stores of norton villiers and bsa / triumph . the company was first and foremost the source for all norton spares and , as original stock was sold off , they re - manufactured new norton parts . they are now based in hungerford , berkshire , england . on their website they list norton parts dealers worldwide , so you can easily find a local dealer to go to . urltoken\n1965 bought villiers engineering , a motorcycle company chiefly known for its range of engines [ 3 ] .\n1965 villiers bought the industrial engines business of bsa located at redditch ; this would enable bsa to concentrate on motorcycle production ; villiers would fulfil bsa ' s commitments from its wolverhampton factory [ 4 ] .\n1966 manganese bronze holdings ltd bought amc ( associated motorcycles ) owners of the norton , ajs , matchless , francis - barnett and james motorcycle marques . this , combined with the other motor cycle business , became norton - villiers [ 5 ] .\nnorman white was formerly norton villiers & john player norton development engineer and chief mechanic honda britain . he is now dedicated to all aspects of motor cycle engineering and fabrication , and operates at the thruxton circuit near andover in hampshire , england . urltoken\nlate 60 / early 70s norton - villiers was a millstone around the neck of manganese bronze ; it took several years to reorganise the company and bring it back towards profitability .\nhence the intellectual property on all things norton commando and dominator of the original drawings and tooling can not be taken from andover norton by license or any other contract by current norton trademark owners . because they do not own it .\nanother important factor in their success was the villiers flywheel magneto , which was well known all over the world .\nnorton\nblueprint\nt - shirt - \u00a315 . 99 plus p & p\nabove : the 1973 norton commando interstate was the long - range touring edition .\nby the middle of 1972 the bsa - triumph group was in serious financial trouble and the government decided to bail the company out with a financial rescue package , providing it would agree to merge with norton villiers .\nthe ' combat ' engine combined with quality control problems gave the company a bad reputation , which was highly covered in the press . by the middle of 1972 bsa triumph group were in serious financial trouble . the uk government decided to bail the company out with a financial rescue package , providing it would agree to merge with norton villiers . norton villiers triumph was duly formed and the new company got off to a shaky start .\ncollection of photos of the p86 , the quantel , and the john player norton racers .\nabove : 1973 norton commando 750 roadster was more or less the\nstandard\ncommando .\nvilliers was founded to produce pedals and cycle components for sunbeam cycles , and later manufactured the hub gear , and patented free wheel .\nasked the secretary of state for industry what assistance he is going to offer to the meriden workers ' co - operative and to norton villiers triumph ltd . under the industry act 1972 ; and whether he will make a statement .\nour sister company in germany , norton motors gmbh , has a large supply of triumph spares . follow link below to access the site and place orders . this link is provided as a shortcut to the norton motors gmbh website . important : triumph spares cannot be ordered and shipped with any orders placed with andover norton , or payments made to andover norton . visit urltoken for genuine triumph spare parts\nif something looks like a norton packing card and does not have our name and address on it it has nothing to do with the norton factory tradition and also nothing to do with our quality standards .\nafter a . m . c . ' s collapse and take - over in 1966 , a new company called norton villiers was formed , which would produce machines using the norton name . a new flagship machine was needed to replace the current ageing models , and so in 1967 the commando was developed , just in time for the earls court show .\nit is because the chairman of norton villiers triumph has informed us today that this money must be forthcoming this week , otherwise there will be redundancies . this is the first that the government have heard of the urgency of the matter .\n\u2014 [\nin 1966 , struggling amc finally bit the bullet and sold out to manganese bronze holdings ( mbh ) , an ambitious outfit ( headed by dennis poore ) that already owned villiers and had its corporate fingers in more pies than little jack horner . the result was a new firm called norton - villiers that , as part of its restructuring , had very disappointing plans for the other marques in its stable\na . m . c . was formed in 1931 when a . j . s . was purchased by matchless . in 1952 a . m . c . acquired norton motors limited who produced norton motorcycles .\nin the early 1960 ' s the company was taken over by manganese bronze holdings , who also purchased associated motor cycles ( a . m . c . ) in 1966 . a . m . c . was formed in 1931 when a . j . s . was purchased by matchless . in 1952 a . m . c . acquired norton motors limited who produced norton motorbikes . after a . m . c . ' s collapse and take - over in 1966 , a new company called norton villiers was formed , which would produce machines using the norton name .\nvilliers , the famous wolverhampton engine manufacturer , was set up by charles marston in 1898 . he was the eldest son of john marston , of sunbeam fame .\nandover norton international ltd | unit 4 brunel gate portway west business park | andover , hants . sp10 3sl england\ninternational norton owners assoc . ( usa ) they have a list of about forty chapters all over the usa : urltoken\nimage source the famous john player norton monocoque chassis , circa 1973 , built around the antiquated pre - unit twin .\nwhen norton got into financial difficulties through the machinations of its management team led by philippe le roux , the norton commando and dominator spares stock was sold back to andover norton , then owned by mike jackson and william colquhoun , in 1991 . the stock was once more moved down to andover and , when andover norton was acquired by the regal group in 1994 , the spares moved to southampton . nothing , however , is more constant than change , so in 2007 norton motors ltd , recreated by said richard negus and joe seifert a decade earlier , re - acquired andover norton and set it up in hungerford near andover , managed by nick hopkins from 1991 till he retired in 2013 , and phil albutt , who came to andover norton by way of bsa in blockley , and became our managing director in april , 2013 .\nafter the ghastly debacle of the highly - tuned self - destructing combat engine , it was obvious to the engineers at norton villiers that if they wanted their venerable air - cooled pushrod twin to supply more torque at rider - rewarding rev levels then there could be no substitute for cubes .\na set of four norton villiers stickers . just web search ' i say ding dong ' to find us . need your own stickers making ? . we can help . machine cut to a round shape . and the . they have black text and green foggging onto a silver colour background .\nin 1966 the villiers company bought norton from amc and renamed itself norton - villiers , they hired the engineers dr stefan bauer ( formerly of rolls royce ) , john favill , bernard hooper and bob trigg , then gave them the deadline of the 1967 earls court motor show to have an all - new bike ready to show to the world . this sub - 12 month deadline was extremely tight however the team pulled it together and created the commando \u2013 a bike that would go on to win motor cycle news \u201cmachine of the year\u201d award for 5 successive years from 1968 to 1972 .\nit was and is simply a norton model name . registration of what was undoubtedly a norton model name by anybody but the manufacturer could be seen as an action in bad faith , in full knowledge it was not the registrant ' s intellectual property .\nassociated motor cycles went bust in 1966 and norton villiers ( nv , later nvt ) inherited the name . for almost a decade , the ajs brand was dormant , and then fluff brown , previously the competitions manager at ajs , bought the name and rights from norton - villliers and began selling spares for the reasonably successful ajs stormer that nv had helped develop . soon , ajs also produced a range of motocross and trail bikes .\ngood press for cosworth , not much help to norton ( who began building wankel - rotary powered motorcycles from 1983 onward ) .\nin case hon . gentlemen opposite should be tempted to suggest that this was done by the conservative government , my hon . friend will recall that the existing ecgd finance which norton villiers triumph has already got and which has just run out was export credit properly obtained in the normal way through ecgd under section 1 .\nnot only that but the old standbys continued :\nin fifty - eight years [ villiers ] have sent nearly seventy millions [ bicycle free wheels ] to all parts of the world\n.\nafter the war demand continued to be very strong and the company was almost constantly expanding and re - organizing . in 1956 villiers produced its two millionth engine and duly presented it to the science museum .\nthis was continued until 1982 , when mike jackson , with the help of dennis poore , bought the company and continued the general parts and accessories distribution . the norton commando and dominator spare parts operation went back to norton motors ( 1978 ) ltd in shenstone for a few years . it was managed for most of its time there by richard negus . richard had worked as draughtsman at norton in commando production times , and a lot of our original drawings of commando parts were drawn by him . from spares manager he went on to become\nchief of motorcycles\nat norton motors ltd / shenstone . a few years later he became the ( now retired ) managing director of our sister company norton motors ltd .\nmy hon . friend has the description . another part of the\nblue book\nis worth looking at regarding the concern that was voiced by norton villiers prior to the public disclosures the second paragraph in page 3 reads : concern was expressed by norton villiers that the investment by government in a plan involving the closure of a factory might give rise to adverse public comment and might not be seen in its intended light\u2026 the department was , however , able to confirm that there were no political objections to this course since the factory was in an area where labour was scarce and surplus labour generated by the closure could be readily absorbed . that shows how little is known about the problems of the west midlands .\n1973 also saw the start of development on a new machine with a monocoque pressed steel frame , that also included a 500 cc twin , stepped piston engine called the ' wulf ' . however , as the norton villiers triumph company was again in serious financial problems , development of the ' wulf ' was dropped in favour of the rotary wankel type engine inherited from bsa .\n1974 saw the introduction of the race - spec john player norton as a regular production motorcycle , the fully faired racer picked up a huge amount of positive press which was much needed by norton during an era when the purchase of triumph and bsa were straining the company\u2019s resources and quality was beginning to suffer .\nplaintiff filed an action for personal injuries naming turner and appellant as defendants . in addition , norton - villiers , ltd . and berliner motor corporation ( hereinafter referred to as respondents ) were joined as defendants who were alleged to be liable for the defective manufacture and design of the motorcycle and its gas tank . appellant cross - complained for indemnity and / or contribution from respondents .\nnorton motors ltd , under its md dennis austin , started a\nbrand awareness\nprogramme in 1985 , using the\nnorton genuine factory parts\nlogo , thereby distinguishing the genuine parts made to original or improved specification from the pirate parts of poor quality that are flooding the market from all over the globe .\nour ( now retired ) managing director , nick hopkins , can just be seen in a picture in the 1978 prospectus , studying a parts list . yes , he stayed with the company for a while - in fact from day1 until his retirement in march , 2013 ! he was probably looking for the parts required by a german customer , who called frequently , coming up from southampton university , where he studied at the time , on his john player norton replica or his 1956 norton es2 . mr . j . seifert was buying norton parts for himself and friends in hamburg - today , he is a director of andover norton .\nhowever , i cannot finish without saying one word about the workers at meriden who have now been on the picket lines since 14th september 1973 , in my judgment victims of a foolish decision taken by the previous government at the time they launched norton villiers triumph . they have waited for many months and have worked out their scheme and come forward with a scheme that the government can support .\ndescription : between 1976 and 1978 , workers at norton villiers and other companies , became the subjects of nick hedges ' photographic observation of working life . the photographs were published in ' born to work ' ( pluto press , 1982 ) and depict stark images of factory life . this image depicts one of the closed factory gates at the marston road site after the company had closed down .\nif the secretary of state had his discussion with the chairman of norton villiers triumph last thursday , why was it not until monday that he had his conversation with the leader of the house ? we know that many members of the cabinet are not on speaking terms with one another , but one would have thought that it would be possible to deal with the matter earlier if it was of such urgency , between last thursday and monday .\nbefore you lay out any hard earned cash on a commando i\u2019d recommend getting a copy of the peter henshaw book \u201cnorton commando ( the essential buyer\u2019s guide ) \u201d and also picking up a copy of \u201cnorton commando ( haynes great bikes ) \u201d by mick duckworth . the more reading you do now , the less tears , shouting and blood there\u2019ll be later on .\n\u25b2 above : manganese bronze holdings ' and norton villiers chairman , dennis poore , lets loose on a triumph t150 trident . poore ( 1916 - 1987 ) was an grand prix racing driver and a a highly active entrepreneur . charged with the onerous task of saving what was salvageable in the ailing british motorcycling industry , he made tough decisions and upset a lot of people . but should history remember him a little more generously ? we think so .\nthe quadrant is shown to the nvt on october 29 ; dennis poore was amazed by it . tiger 100 road model dropped . the newly - elected labour government announces the formation of the meriden motorcycle cooperative under the supervision of tony benn , and gives the group a 5 million pound grant . however , norton - villiers retained the rights to the name , and to market and sell the motorcycles . this resulted in constant fighting between the cooperative and nvt .\nnorton\u2019s last - ditch effort was the remarkable , but virtually forgotten , p86 \u201cchallenge\u201d prototype built around a liquid - cooled , double overhead cam twin designed in partnership with famed engine builder cosworth . it would prove to be too little , too late , and the entire project would become mired by traditional british engineering conservatism and a general lack of funding as the venerated norton brand wheezed its final breaths .\nto give an impression of how widely used villiers engines were here is a list , names only , of motorbikes which had villiers engines in some or all of their models in the post world war ii period alone : aberdale , abj , ajs , ajw , ambassador , bac , bond , bown , butler , commander , corgi , cotton , cyc - auto , dmw , dot , excelsior , francis - burnett , greeves , hjh , james , mercury , new hudson , norman , oec , panther , radco , rainbow , scorpion , sprite , sun , tandon .\nway\u201d attitudes and a severe lack of cash flow . thus the british industry collapsed under its own hubris , norton was broken up , and the p86 became a dusty relic of \u201cwhat could have been\u201d .\nthe motion was tabled on 4th november and it was done because , at that time , agreements between norton villiers 1670 triumph and the co - operative were nearing completion , but there was anxiety among the workers at small heath which led to delay . that delay was cleared by discussions which i shall deal with in the main body of my speech , but as we moved into the new year , nvt appeared to be nearing the limit which would be required to maintain its production for export .\nby 1930 the firm held over 100 world records but like so many others was experiencing financial hardship . in 1931 the colliers group bought ajs , and in 1938 amc took over and badge engineered numerous matchless - based models . postwar ajs racing machines included the wonderul 350cc 7r ( the orginal boy racer ) and the porcupine parallel twin . when amalgamated motorcycles failed in 1966 the marque was bought by manganese bronze holdings who formed the norton villiers group . nv introduced two - stroke competition ajs machines powered by\nlord hesketh tries to launch his own motorcycle company with a v - twin that had promise , but the company was underfunded and died shortly after , in 1982 . norton motors makes its rotary - engined bike , the mark ii , later called the interpol ii , sold mostly to police forces and the british armed forces . civilian version ( p43 ) is called the norton classic , and is made until 1988 .\nwhile sonorous and torquey , and potentially reliable if setup and maintained correctly , the norton pre - unit twin was a dinosaur that was far from the cutting edge of motorcycle design . it was particularly disadvantaged in racing by the 1970s . japanese competition was becoming fierce in production classes . norton racers were down on power and had significant reliability problems . their chassis designs were reasonably competitive and sometimes quite innovative - the famous\nright at the root of the norton villiers triumph shambles was the accountants ' decision that they did not want three factories any more . they needed only two , and one was to be shut and , in the time - honoured word , rationalisation brought in and the meriden men thrown out of work . while hon . members opposite are considering the financial aspects , it would do them some good now and again to think about the human beings who lie behind the balance sheets about which they are so concerned .\nto achieve this small miracle , the factory brought in four hired guns that included dr stefan g bauer ( from rolls royce ) , development engineers bob trigg ( late of austin ) and bernard hooper , and john favill ( from villiers who later worked for harley - davidson on the evo engine ) .\nafter months of labour difficulties and slumping sales , parent company norton villiers triumph was split up in 1976 . the main factories were closed and production of spare parts was taken over by an offshoot company dubbed nvt engineering , who would also continue production of the commando using the existing parts stock in 1977 - 78 . the racing and test departments were disbanded , the prototypes gathering dust were sold off . the p86 was no more , and the existing bikes and spare engines ( about 30 in total ) disappeared into the ether .\nat the end of the day , when you arrive anywhere on a norton commando you\u2019ll find that everyone wants to talk to you , ask you questions and share stories about the old british bike they owned once too .\nwhen the 1973 norton commando lineup was announced , the commando fastback & fastback lr had been dropped . the 1973 norton commando roadster , interstate & hi - rider continued on in mkv form , now with optional turn signals , which had only been listed for the first time as an option on the 1972 norton commando interstate . all engines now had the 32mm amal 932 concentric carbs & intake tracts from the combat engine , but with reduced compression ratio & higher gearing . only the hi - rider soldiered on with the old 8 - inch tls front brake , all others now had a single front disk brake on the right & the old drum out back .\ni hope that in his winding - up speech the minister of state will be much more candid than was the secretary of state in explaining the reasons for bringing this order under section 8 of the industry act 1972 . the secretary of state gave no explanation for it . he tried to suggest that the reason was that he wished the house to have a debate on the meriden norton villiers triumph situation , but he must not be that disingenous with the opposition , for it is clearly open to the government at any time to debate that subject .\nnorton wasn\u2019t the only one complicating the process - cosworth made things difficult as well . as per their practice with their f1 engines , norton engineers and mechanics were forbidden from opening or adjusting anything inside the motor . any repairs , maintenance or modifications were to be carried out by cosworth techs alone . having two sets of engineers , who don\u2019t share information , working on a single project is a sure fire way to get stymied in a real hurry .\ni beg to move , that this house authorises the secretary of state to pay or undertake to pay by way of financial assistance under section 8 of the industry act 1972 in respect of the business carried on by norton villiers triumph ltd . sums exceeding \u00a35 million but not exceeding \u00a312 . 872 million . first i will deal , as a courtesy to the house , with some points raised on points of order over the last day or two by the hon . member for henley ( mr . heseltine ) , in order to put them entirely out of mind .\ncommando specialties provide quality , replacement or custom parts for 1968 to 1976 norton commandos . they have 1000 ' s of new and used parts in inventory . they also rebuild commandos at their facility in plymouth , massachusetts , usa . urltoken\nof course , i only have to remind the house that the support for nvt was made available not by the present government but by the previous conservative government , when under the same section of the industry act they made available , and announced nearly two years ago , \u00a34 . 872 million for the merger of norton villiers with part of bsa to produce nvt . one of the intentions behind that merger was to push up production and exportst , and it is these exports that i a mahking the house to support with this motion tonight . that should be made absolutely clear .\nold britts is a mail order shop in the seattle ( usa ) area providing parts , manuals , rebuilding and upgrade services to norton motorcycles owners . they mainly deal in commando parts and services and will ship anywhere in the world . urltoken\nthe hot new john player norton took the norton commando production racer & did it one better . its stunning red , white & blue paint scheme & unique classic cafe - style fairing , tank , seat & tail section made this one of the most eye - catching motorcycles of all time . it came standard with low clip - on handlebars & rearset footpegs & foot controls . the fairing had 2 side - by - side headlights flared in , along with standard turn signals .\nexactly how much each member of the team contributed to this new \u201cisolastic\u201d design isn\u2019t clear . suffice to say that between these highly talented engineers came the norton commando 750 , claimed by some to be the finest british parallel twin ever , bar none .\ncheck out our old bike market and treat yourself to a new ajs , ariel , bsa , greeves , matchless , norton , velocette , vincent or whatever . you ' re a long time dead . live a little while you can . . .\nhave been invaluable in the preparation of this series of articles , but special mention must be made of those titles by roy bacon , bob holliday and steve wilson . i recommend them to all those in need of further enlightenment into the history of norton .\n\u25b2 if you think building a motorcycle in tough , take a look at neil hudson ' s beautiful 1971 norton commando roadster and read about the problems that some owner ' s face . it ' ll help you put your life in a fresh perspective .\ni have now found that my right hon . friend the secretary of state for industry met mr . poore , the chairman of norton villiers triumph ltd . , on thursday of last week . my right hon . friend telephoned me yesterday from bristol , and said that this matter must be dealt with this week , otherwise there would be great difficulties in the firm . i pointed out to him the great inconvenience to the house in debating the matter this week . however , he insisted that the matter must be dealt with this week , otherwise there was a danger of redundancies . therefore , i announced the matter last night .\n\u2014 [\nyou\u2019d also be well advised to introduce yourself to the men and women over on the access norton forums , they\u2019re good people who\u2019ll offer you brilliant and insightful advice \u2013 not to mention the fact that it\u2019s a great place to make friends with like - minded nortonophiles .\njohn player norton ( jpn ) replica commandos are too rarely seen on the market to give an accurate guide , but expect to pay around \u00a36 , 000 - \u00a38 , 000 for a sorted example , with asking prices closer to \u00a39 , 000 - \u00a310 , 000 .\nthe experimental team was transferred to kitts green , birmingham , where they continued working on the t160 and the norton wankel engine . tr5mx avenger , a 499cc motocross single , is built . really it ' s a bsa b50m with triumph badges . last year for the tr6 .\nafter the dismal finish of the 1972 model year , thanks to the combat engine , 1973 was a good year for norton motorcycles . the entire model line had benefited from the engine fixes developed to counter the combat ' s tendency to break pistons & eat main bearings . the new superblend main bearings were now standard on all models . while the combat engine continued to appear in the catalog briefly , it had been canceled in 1972 because the problems were just too great & norton ' s scarce resources needed to be directed into its mainstream line of engines .\nnot only did the company produce engines but , as they said in 1962 :\nthe villiers group offers an extensive service to industry in the supply of drop forgings , castings , pressings and metal fabrications , spur , bevel and helical gears , and in the design and manufacture of viltool special - purpose machine tools , using the viltool unit heads and the ' building block ' system of tooling .\nthe dreaded electrical systems used on british motorcycles throughout the 1970s have become famous and sadly , norton didn\u2019t escape unscathed . make sure all the lights on the bike work and check the electric starter ( if it has one of course ) . a non - functioning electrical system isn\u2019t necessarily a red light when it comes to old nortons , you can actually buy an all new , modern wiring harness for them which will save you headaches down the road \u2013 in fact many norton experts will recommend you remove and replace the old wiring harness even if it is working .\nnorton , being norton , wouldn\u2019t leave the cosworth team to its own devices and stipulated several anachronistic design features that would prove to hamper the design significantly . one such requirement was that the twin must be capable of running through a single source of carburetion to make passing emissions testing easier , which necessitated the \u201ctraditional\u201d firing sequence . that meant a time - honoured 360 - degree interval , with the pistons rising and falling as a pair like god , the queen and bert hopwood intended . which meant the usual stupendous amount of vibration you get from a big british twin shaking itself to pieces .\nno matter where you go in the world the community of men and women that surround the commando are genuinely fantastic people , parts are often sold at very low \u201cfriends\u201d prices and there are a series of websites like the access norton forums full of kind hearted souls who\u2019ll offer tips , tricks and advice .\nthe norton commando model range grew to 6 bikes , a hi - rider was added to try to appeal to the burgeoning \u2018easy rider\u2019 chopper market , the mkiii fastback , mkii roadster , street scrambler , fastback lr ( long range ) and the production racer were also offered \u2013 with varying degrees of popularity .\nthings went well that year for the norton racing team . peter williams won the 1973 formula 750 t . t . and mick grant came in second . unfortunately the company itself was in deep financial trouble and redundancy notices were issued at andover , which was followed by a sit - in at the works .\nthe 750 & 850 were both produced throughout most of 1973 & were available in all models . in october 1973 , the last 750 rolled off the assembly line . well , that ' s not exactly correct . because a new short - stroke 750 was briefly offered as an option on the john player norton & the commando roadster . by shortening the stroke to 80 . 4mm while retaining the 77mm bore from the 850 , the new displacement was 749cc ( the old 750 was actually 745cc ) , with a less undersquare engine geometry . this engine was an offshoot from the works experience norton gained in production racing .\nwe were faced with a situation in which this money was given to norton villiers triumph by the previous administration without any kind of guarantees from mr . poore . the only condition imposed on the grant of that money was that mr . poore was to remain the chairman . there was no consultation with the unions . there was no debate in this house . there was no participation by anybody else involved with the company . the government were not prepared to put any kind of government appointee on the board of nvt . above all , it was all done under exactly the same legislation as that under which we are discussing the matter tonight . what humbug , what hypocrisy , when everything we have been discussing tonight is being done under the legislation and under safeguards which the conservative party introduced .\n\u25b2 above : the norton commando h - rider . this chopperised variant caught a lot of attention , but not all of it favourable . with its ape - hanger handlebars and banana seat ( a la raleigh chopper bicycle ) , the traditional marque customer blushed and avoided it . today , good genuine examples are sought after .\non the race track , peter williams won the 1973 formula 750 tt with team mate mick grant in second place . this was to prove norton ' s last tt success with a reciprocating engine , sixty six years after their first . in september the plan to use a cosworth designed engine in the works racers was announced , with eventual road going versions as well . also in the same year a prototype 500cc twin with stepped piston engine was built at wolverhampton , this was known as the wulf and featured a monocoque pressed steel frame . both these projects were eventually dropped in favour of developing the rotary design , though the cosworth did eventually get onto the race track , but with little success in spite of the spirited efforts of dave croxford . cosworth were very big in the formula 1 car engine business at the time and it was hoped that their expertise could provide norton with a world beater , but problems arose with the engines supplied to norton and it all came to nought .\n\u25b2 the 750cc fastback . these first - of - type models are probably the best choice for investment bikes . but we prefer to ride ' em rather than store ' em . meanwhile , if you ' re looking for a norton commando for sale , follow the link and see what we ' ve got in the bag .\npersonally , this is my favorite year for the commando , it still retained the spirit of the original 1968 model but the teething issues had been ( mostly ) worked out . the scrambler styled \u2018s type\u2019 commando with high exhaust pipes on the left hand side was designed largely for the us market and remains one of the most collectible models , this was accompanied by the fastback , both of which proved to be hugely popular in britain the the united states . even though norton wasn\u2019t officially supporting a race team some dealers began entering races , the 1969 isle of man tt had a norton commando finish in 2nd ( paul smart ) and 4th ( mick andrews ) .\n1697 what has not been referred to tonight is that even after the original closure was announced , the constituents of my hon . friends and of myself were willing to make any kind of financial sacrifice just to keep the meriden factory going . they were prepared to agree to a plan of voluntary redundancy . they were willing to agree to a plan for short - time working . they were willing to agree to a plan for work sharing . they were willing to agree to a reduction in the rates they were paid for waiting time when there was nothing to do . our constituents were willing to make all these sacrifices to keep the industry in being . what sacrifices have mr . dennis poore or the norton villiers triumph management , or hon . members opposite , been prepared to make to keep the industry in being ?\noil leakage is a major concern with many older british bikes , the commando can be almost drip free though if you take the time fit proper gaskets , then maintain them . you norton will probably never be entirely devoid of a slight drip , but most british bike enthusiasts will just tell you that this is how the bikes mark their territory .\nthis year , enfield bullets made in india since 1955 go on sale in the uk . norton p41 project moved to birmingham . tt loses its status as a world championship race . nvt makes easy rider moped , builds its last commando . yamaha and nvt cooperate to make 750cc triple for police use . british gp race gets full world championship status .\nas we never tire of telling you , the norton commando was awarded the uk\u2019s \u2018machine of the year\u2019 accolade five times on the trot , from 1968 to 1972 . which was great news for the beleaguered british bike industry , but it posed a pretty problem . just what do you do for an encore , when your next generation sportsbike is resolutely welded to the drawing board ?\nbritish leyland makes its triumph car division part of the specialty group , jaguar - rover - triumph ltd . scott motorcycles cease production . norton motorcycles ltd . formed as a motorcycle division , makes several wankel - engined prototypes . nvt only making mopeds and yamaha - engined motorcycles now . nvt drops agreement to market meriden products . don and derek rickman have now become second largest uk motorcycle manufacturers .\nmk1 750 cc . the norton commando was introduced in 1967 at the earls court show . the first production machines completed in april 1968 had bending frame problems , removed with the introduction of a new frame in january 1969 . the original model , called the ' fastback ' was joined by the production racer ' s type ' which had a high level left - side exhaust and a 2 . 5 gallon petrol tank .\nover the years i ' d owned a number of motorcycles , mostly bsa , norton , bmw as well some japanese models , but i never had one that made the impression on me that the ajs did ! thank you so very much for allowing me to relive that special time of my youth , if only in photographs ! sincerely yours , guy d . ogan , major , usaf ( retired ) fort worth , tx\nplaintiff below , robert christie , was operating a 1969 norton 750 cc motorcycle when he collided with a car which had been proceeding in the opposite direction and turned left in front of him . the car was driven by russell turner and was owned by turcon construction , inc . ( hereinafter referred to as appellant ) . as a result of the collision , plaintiff suffered severe injuries , including burns caused by a fire after the motorcycle ' s gas tank ruptured .\nthe norton commando was a desperate bike for desperate times , a machine that came into existence largely through the efforts of a handful of very resourceful engineers who pulled a very shrewd rabbit from a very unexpected hat . if it sounds like a fairy tale , that\u2019s because when this one came off the drawing board there was certainly plenty of fairy dust being sprinkled around plumstead , south london\u2014the new home of the firm which had vacated its historic bracebridge street site in 1962 / 3 .\n1972 wasn\u2019t a good year for the commando , what should have been an improved bike with the upgraded , optional combat engine and new , faster performance figures quickly descended into a nightmare as engines began internally disintegrating due to overloaded main bearings and pistons that were prone to fail in a catastrophic fashion \u2013 immediately turning the engine into a large , oily paperweight . this issue was resolved by detuning the engine and adding new bearings by 1973 but significant damage to norton\u2019s reputation has already been done .\non any old norton commando , you\u2019re probably going to want to replace the main bearings as soon as you can \u2013 this is utterly vital if the bike you buy is a 1972 model and it\u2019s compulsory if the commando has the higher - performance combat engine . failing main bearings after as little as 5 , 000 miles were common in the early 70s , making sure you\u2019re running new , more modern bearings is one of the most vital things you\u2019ll do when you take delivery of your bike .\nthings went well that year for the norton racing team . peter williams won the 1973 formula 750 t . t . and mick grant came in second . unfortunately the company itself was in deep financial trouble and redundancy notices were issued at andover , which was followed by a sit - in at the works . the situation continued to deteriorate in 1974 and came to a head in june when the government withdrew its subsidy . there was a general election and luckily the incoming labour government restored the subsidy .\nwithout warning , in september poore announces the closure of meriden works effective february , 1974 . of 4 , 500 employees , 3 , 000 are to be let go . faced with unemployment and having their products handed over to a rival firm , the workers rose up . this immediately starts an 18 - month employee ' sit - in ' and the closure of the meriden plant . by late 1973 , all models except the t120 are discontinued . poore considers using the triumph name on cheaper norton models .\nthe bsa name was abandoned this year , the inglorious end of one of britain ' s greatest - and largest - motorcycle companies . trading in bsa is halted on the london stock exchange and the remaining assets were passed to nvt . nvt makes prototype wankel - engined norton in triumph frame , using t140 / t150 parts . nvt continues to market 850cc commando . kawasaki introduces 900cc z1 . simonini ( italy ) founded . bmw releases r90 / 6 and r90 / s , at 900cc their largest displacement models to date .\nsteve maney of middlestown engineering has been racing 750cc nortons since 1975 . as he extracted more and more power from his engines , and the original cylinders , crankcases , cranks etc started to break , he designed and made his own . he would make small batches , use a few in his own engines and sell the rest to other racers . this soon expanded and became the mainstay of his business , and since 1992 he has concentrated solely on his up - rated norton parts . the business is in wakefield , england . urltoken\nthe dfv was a fuel - injected design , and had downdraught ports that took advantage of the perfectly metered flow that fuel injection offers . the p86 had a similar port design , but it was fed by antiquated amal carburettors \u2013 the ports needed to be level at their entry to keep the carburettor floats on an even keel , and then turned down sharply to meet the valves . both the port design and the odd angle conspired against power and hampered the fuel delivery . and norton wanted to stick a single carb on the street version !\n\u25b2 above : isolastic construction ? today we ' d call it a usp ( a unique selling point ) , and the firm banged that drum over and over in an effort to woo customers . but it ' s easy to forget that the norton atlas - derived parallel twin engine was one of the world ' s most powerful production power plants and capable of propelling this bike to 120mph , and beyond . the unlikely combination of the frame and the motor was the key to success , and the marriage proved that all power doesn ' t always corrupt .\nin july 1975 the industry minister refused to renew nvt ' s export credits and furthermore recalled a \u00a34m loan , effectively pushing the company over the edge and into the clutches of the receiver , though in the opinion of some well placed people the policies of the directorate may have led the firm there anyway . mass redundancies were announced at the various nvt sites , an action committee was formed at wolverhampton with the aim of continuing production of the commando and developing the wulf project . a prototype named the norton 76 was produced with su carburettor and italian forks and brakes .\nthis was the first year of construction for the norton commando and so as you might imagine , there were some teething issues . the most significant of which was that the frame was prone to bend under certain conditions . all bikes from 1969 onwards had slightly modified frames to alleviate this risk , however if you have a \u201968 model you should know that an additional top tube was added in \u201969 as the area around the headstock actually broke on some bikes . it is possible to get bracing added to a \u201968 model but you\u2019ll be hard pressed to find one that survived to the modern day without it\u2019s frame already being strengthened ."]}
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", "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": 54780, "summary": [{"text": "mightylions1 media is a united states-based production / media company that specializes in producing media content for recording artists .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "they are credited for producing the first zydeco music video on mtv .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "mightylions1 media also produced the first 3d zydeco music video on youtube", "topic": 14}], "title": "mightylions1 media", "paragraphs": ["owler has collected 11 screenshots of mightylions1 media ' s website since may 2015 . the latest mightylions1 media website design screenshot was captured in aug 2017 .\nthe owler community has estimated the number of employees of mightylions1 media to be one .\nthe owler community has estimated the revenue of mightylions1 media to be less than $ 1m .\nmiracle drug - u2 [ official music video ] produced by mightylions1 media urltoken / / credits / / mightylions1 media [ producer / editor ] emil bardh [ animator + graphic / moti . . .\nmightylions1 media posted a video\non tonight - meaku ft . ben j ( new boyz ) & inkmonstarr [ official video ]\non vimeo\nsunset / night - - a short artistic video by mightylions1 media / / links website : urltoken facebook : urltoken twitter : urltoken merc . . .\nthe streets - - a short artistic video by mightylions1 media\ni dunno\nby grapes urltoken is licensed under a creative commons license : urltoken . . .\nthe official twitter feed for ml1 media / ml1 records . worked w / 9 grammy winning artists - music videos on mtv / bet / vh1 - follow the ceo @ mightylions1\nthe carnival - - an artistic video by mightylions1 media . music by urltoken / / links website : urltoken facebook : urltoken twitter : http : / / t . . .\naltered reality - - an artistic video by mightylions1 media\neighteen pieces ( soda )\nby soda urltoken is licensed under a creative commons license : http : / / creativecommon . . .\nrefractions / light - - a short artistic video by mightylions1 media\nspacetime ( whitecube )\nby airtone urltoken is licensed under a creative commons license : http : / / c . . .\nml1 media | ml1 records | digital marketing agency | media production | video | photography | web design | worked w / 10 grammy - winners .\nall the youtube media you download are downloaded directly from youtube cdn . \u00a9 2018 downloadyoutubehd\nml1 media is a world - class digital marketing agency with innovative products to help our clients take their business to the next level .\nmy baby - cody brandell [ official music video ] - produced by ml1 media watch on mtv : urltoken http : . . .\nml1 media is one of the top full - service digital marketing and social media promotion agencies in the world . founded in 2007 , we have continued to expand our services and make our products even better . we take great pride in delivering a quality service to our clients . our first priority is your satisfaction . ml1 media has managed social media marketing and promotions for some of the top musicians in the united states . we have also assisted politicians , corporations , law firms and small businesses in reaching their goals . no matter if it ' s digital advertisements or print , we have you covered . there is no project too big or too small for us to handle !\nzydeco junkie - chubby carrier & the bayou swamp band [ official music video ] - produced by ml1 media download zydeco junkie on itunes / amazon : urltoken . . .\nthis article is issued from wikipedia - version of the 12 / 2 / 2016 . the text is available under the creative commons attribution / share alike but additional terms may apply for the media files .\nthe park - - a short artistic video by ml1 media\nnu flute by kevin macleod ( incompetech . com ) licensed under creative commons\nattribution 3 . 0\nurltoken\n/ / link . . .\nml1 media was a pleasure to work with . they were punctual , efficient and worked well with the band . they had a vision for our video and shot it with ease . they exceeded our expectations and i am happy to give them a full recommendation .\nzydeco junkie - chubby carrier & the bayou swamp band [ official music video ] - produced by ml1 media download zydeco junkie on itunes / amazon : urltoken urltoken urltoken urltoken urltoken urltoken urltoken zydeco junkie ( album ) won the 2010 grammy for best zydeco / cajun album . urltoken chubby carrier and the bayou swamp band zydeco junkie music video official jazz cajun r & b ; 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{"id": 54787, "summary": [{"text": "pink gorilla , llc is a well-known retro and imported video game retailer with four locations around seattle , washington .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "it was known as pink godzilla games until 2009 .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "the seattle post-intelligencer considers it \" seattle 's best \" among such retailers . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "pink gorilla", "paragraphs": ["as we enter the second half of 2016 , . . . - pink gorilla games\ncopyright \u00a92018 pink gorilla marketing & hairy lemon events . all rights reserved . | privacy policy\npink gorilla games is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service .\npink gorilla events is an independent running and athletic event production and marketing company based in lincoln , nebraska and founded in 2008 . events that are owned and organized by pink gorilla events include the\ngchd gamecube hdmi adapter $ 125 via pink gorilla w / code : eon . normally $ 150 .\npink gorilla balloons is the largest and oldest balloon decorating and balloon delivery company in cleveland , oh .\nkudos to you pink gorilla ! ! so much to share . . . . every event i have participat\nbesides hosting events and selling video games , pink gorilla games - west seattle will be selling more traditional games .\nalbino man . pink gorilla singing sportscenter theme song .\na story about deadspin and espn ' s grantland project\n2017 was another busy year for the pink gorilla . he turned 10 after - all . not just our company , but yes , the same pink gorilla costume has been used to start all our events since the inaugural market to market relay in 2008 . at pink gorilla events , it is part of our dna to serve up something [ . . . ]\n\u201cpink gorilla has games ranging from most generations of gaming including nintendo , sega , playstation and xbox . \u201d in 8 reviews\nplease refer to the urltoken return policy or contact pink gorilla games to get information about any additional policies that may apply .\npink gorilla events has many volunteer opportunities that play a key role to the success of the race . we really appreciate the effort of our volunteers and strive to make it a fun experience . there are two ways to volunteer with any pink gorilla event .\n\u2013 pink gorilla events has many volunteer opportunities that play a key role to the success of the race . we really appreciate the effort of our volunteers and strive to make it a fun experience . there are two ways to volunteer with any pink gorilla event ,\nbeing a part of the community , pink gorilla staff organized an opportunity for customers to meet , play games and exchange streetpass data .\npink gorilla events is an independent event production company based in lincoln , nebraska and founded in 2008 . our events include the mar . . .\ni worked as an employee for 6 years before purchasing pink gorilla from the previous owner . i ' m passionate about games , especially portable gaming .\ni confirm that i am over 18 and have read and agree to the terms and conditions which include allowing pink gorilla promotions to contact me in the future .\nour host @ lexdaxman got some great new games from @ pinkgorillallc ! thanks to @ metaljesusrocks for telling us about pink gorilla stores . # levelupongaming # gamers urltoken\n\u201cthe community really appreciates us , and that\u2019s what really helps , \u201d said paublo smith , co - owner and operator of pink gorilla games west seattle branch .\na lot of people love purples and a lot of people love gorilla glue so we wanted to cross them together and see what we got . for people that are familiar with the typical purple smell / taste and gorilla glue smell / taste , pink gorilla tastes and smells like exactly what you would think it would if you crossed the two . the musky blackberry of the purple combines with the gassy funk of gorilla glue for something completely unique , exotic and delicious .\npink gorilla rules ! ! i first heard about the pink gorilla stores from kelsey and metal jesus on youtube and knew i had to check it out . this store is a retro gamers paradise ! the staff is always very nice and are very fun to talk to as they ' re all so knowledgeable about the stuff in their store . pink gorilla has games ranging from most generations of gaming including nintendo , sega , playstation and xbox . i like to check back frequently as they ' re always getting new stuff in . check this place out !\nunless noted otherwise in the ordering pipeline , pink gorilla games ships all items within two days of receiving an order . you will receive notification of any delay or cancellation of your order .\non both days visitors were treated to snacks while they made purchases or hung out and played games . customers could also get raffle tickets by joining pink gorilla\u2019s facebook page or buying merchandise .\npink gorilla offers a wide selection of new and retro video games for virtually any platform , american or japanese . from the vectrex to the xbox 360 and playstation 3 , we carry a \u2026\npromptly 12 : 53 pm the pink gorilla came walking into the restaurant . considering the venue , i found it perfect for the environment . after the performance i personally spoke with our singing telegram messenger . i told her about the friendly and polite response i got from the lady on the phone . pansy the pink gorilla , was a good singer , a fine performer . . .\n\u201cright down town and left on main . a hot pink gorilla was going insane . he hooted and he hollered and he yelled so loud . all the scared campers began to shout . \u201d\nupon seeing a post on pink gorilla\u2019s facebook page about a streetpass event , andrew reistroffer and danny najera from streetpass seattle organized a group of people to check out the store and play games .\n2 . pink athletic head wrap . great for keeping hair out of the eyes and all eyes on your branding , these pink head wraps will ensure your message stays \u2018top of mind\u2019 ! \ud83d\ude09\ni just watched this video with my 9 year old son who now wants to go into pink gorilla . great reporting by john jinneman . we would like to see more story videos on the wsb .\nwe just got a restock on our pg pins and one new special glitter gorilla pin . also available at\na hunt and disappointment . was made it to be way more cool by friends . in and out quickly . i guess the hot pink\ngorilla hair\non the ceiling is kinda cool . . .\nthe store\u2019s actual opening in mid - january came in wintry weather . but on the bright and sunny first weekend of february , pink gorilla games held its west seattle grand opening event , full of excitement .\npink gorilla has great prices , and an excellent selection . staff is friendly and helpful . they have a good mixture of inventory - plushies , games , cards , consoles . . . they have it all !\npink gorilla games in west seattle is open every day from 11 am to 7 pm , at 6053 california sw . \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2013 ( john jinneman is a student in the university of washington department of communication news laboratory . )\nit ' s a very special kamilog , where we tour one of our favorite locations from our seattle honeymoon : pink gorilla games ! pink gorilla games is an awesome retro / import gaming store in seattle , and in this video we take a tour of the international district location . afterwards , stick around to see what wes and britt brought home from their adventure ! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - follow wes on twitter : urltoken follow pink gorilla games on twitter : urltoken for more archives , editorials , social networking , and featured content , check out urltoken , the official site of kamidahobo ! subscribe to brothering around on itunes ! - urltoken\ngorilla glue brings extreme potency and frost . the effect is hard - hitting , relaxed but euphoric at the same time .\npink gorilla marketing and hairy lemon events is the collaboration of two dynamic and forward thinking leeds based companies who collectively provide a full spectrum of marketing , promotions and events services thanks to their 20 years ' experience in the leisure and events industry .\ncute new plushies and keychains from japan are now available at both locations ! don ' t forget today and every friday if you come in wearing one of our pink gorilla shirts ( almost ) everything in the store is 20 % off . urltoken\nfaulks & cox ltd is the uk based manufacturer and distributor of tubtrugs\u00ae , gorilla tub\u00ae , tyre rubber\u2122 & wm . faulks\u00ae .\nt about all things gaming . prices are fair whether you buy or sell , and i would highly recommend pink gorilla to anyone who loves video games and wants to shop at a store that ' s run by people who share in that passion .\ni think this pink gorilla does it ' s job when looking for retro games . i felt that they had more of a selection as compared to a couple of other pink gorilla ' s i went to . the staff knew and were knowledgeable with what they were talking about and allowed me to test out some games i was buying . the store was very clean and finding a game on the shelf was easy . not much else to say but was satisfied with what i walked out with .\nurltoken urltoken i visit an awesome store in seattle , washington called pink gorilla games ( international ) . please , check out their facebook page and check out the store itself if you ' re ever in the area . this was shot in august 2014 .\nwalsh also said he was bothered that the date of their first meeting was published in deadspin and asked tommy to promise no details of the meeting had been or would be divulged . then a person dressed in a pink gorilla costume came marching in . oops .\nthis is a great place for random video game purchases . the staff knows what they ' re talking about and go the extra mile to try to find what you ' re looking for . it ' s great that i work close - by because i was looking for the supernintendo version of mario all stars . they finally had it today ! i went ape shit ( no pun intended . but i was so stoked ! they called over to the university district pink gorilla and they had it . i paid for it right then and there and they said they could send it to the pink gorilla store in the id . score ! i ' m over the moon about this and cannot wait to play it when i get it . thank you , pink gorilla ! you rock !\n8 . breast cancer awareness cinch bag . fill these breast cancer awareness drawstring backpacks with pink ribbon candy , pink ribbon accessories , and more ! great for breast cancer awareness funraisers and rallies , these stylish nylon backpacks are sure to be used year round .\namazon knows that you care how information about you is used and shared , and we appreciate your trust that we will do so carefully and sensibly . by visiting urltoken , you are accepting the practices described in urltoken ' s privacy policy . in addition , we want you to be aware that urltoken will provide pink gorilla games with information related to your transactions involving their products ( including , for example , your name , address , products you purchase , and transaction amount ) , and that such information will be subject to pink gorilla games ' s privacy policy .\nalways walked past pink gorilla in the id heading elsewhere . ducked into the pink gorilla on the udistrict ' s ave , to kill more time on the meter after quick stops at urban outfitters and mee sum pastry . definitely well patronized as the store had several folks wandering around . well stocked gaming store . . . discs and other merchandise . the homie spent some time looking at xbox 360 and xbox one items . the staff came across as friendly and helpful as i observed them helping others . didn ' t buy anything , but made an impression for a future return visit .\nas you can tell in the video , this pink gorilla was a bit frazzled . not only did she botch the sportscenter theme song a bit , but she also forgot the balloons . it didn ' t matter , though , because the message found its way into the hands of john walsh .\n6 . silicone cell phone wallet . keep them thinking pink well after your event with an ultra - fun and functional silicone cell phone wallet .\nsales tax is not separately calculated and collected in connection with items ordered from pink gorilla games through the urltoken site unless explicitly indicated as such in the ordering process . items ordered from pink gorilla games may be subject to tax in certain states , based on the state to which the order is shipped . if an item is subject to sales tax , in accordance with state tax laws , the tax is generally calculated on the total selling price of each individual item , including shipping and handling charges , gift - wrap charges and other service charges , less any applicable discounts . if tax is separately calculated and collected in connection with items ordered from pink gorilla games through the urltoken site , the tax amounts that appear during the ordering process are estimated - the actual taxes that will be charged to your credit card will be calculated at the time your order is processed and will appear in your order confirmation notification .\ngiving locally is an important part of our mission at pink gorilla events . sure , we strive to produce big experiences for our runners , but was also seek to make an impact on the communities in which we run . we now produce eight events in three states , five of which are right here in the lincoln / omaha [ . . . ]\nwe are the coolest ( self - proclaimed ) and fastest growing ( also self - proclaimed ) video game store in the world , offering a huge selection of new and retro video games for virtually any platform , american or japanese . pg ud is the second store in the pink gorilla universe and opened in october 2009 to the delight of seattle gamers everywhere !\n\u201chere , we are going to bring in board games , because west seattle has a lot of that community vibe , \u201d smith said . along with all the video games and soon - to - come board games , pink gorilla carries the newest sets in the three most popular trading card games : magic the gathering , pokemon and yu - gi - oh .\nthe legal situation is pretty cut and dry . toho\u2019s legal representation in america believe that the name \u201cpink godzilla games\u201d infringes on the trademarks of a particular giant japanese firebreathing monster with a penchant for destroying tokyo . if there is anything scarier than a giant japanese radioactive monster it is his lawyers . rather than risking a long drawn out expensive legal fight the fine ladies and gentlemen at pink godzilla games are working on rebranding the retailer , the cute pink lizard and characters adorning their collectible battling card game and t - shirts .\n\u201cthe company soon to be formally known as pink godzilla games\u201d wants to make sure that they pick a good new name . all of my ideas are too obscure and otaku - like .\nby zach harsin , director of community relations at pink gorilla events yes , we are an event production company with an obsessive fixation on the tiniest of details . hence , one of our core values : \u201cthere\u2019s no - such thing as good - enough\n. we love dreaming up exciting new events , while stressing over the placement of every last cone , but [ . . . ]\nthe 2016 racing season is officially history , and for us at pink gorilla events it was just that , a history making year . in 2016 , we topped 20 , 000 annual runners for the first time , received local & national recognition , and raised over $ 65 , 000 for nearly 100 local groups affiliated with our events . as race directors , we [ . . . ]\n3 . pink athletic socks . who doesn\u2019t love a great pair of socks ? and with cooler weather coming , these athletic socks are sure to set your event off on the right foot .\ngorilla brooms\u00ae are manufactured to be of superior quality . there ' s a broad variety of screw - fit heads with unique features to suit the job at hand , making this the ultimate cleaning range for you .\nfor the third time in eight year race history , runner ' s world has featured the leprechaun chase 10k ( pink gorilla event ' s saint patrick ' s running race ) . this year it was named in their bucket list races . the leprechaun chase 10k was named one of the best costume races which runner ' s world made into a bucket list ,\n10 races to run [ . . . ]\nsponsorship questions : is your organization interested in connecting with pink gorilla events runners ? is your company passionate about wellness and supporting our active community ? if the answer is yes , consider joining the excitement of becoming an official race sponsor . there are lots of opportunities available for companies and organizations of all sizes , budgets and missions . please contact zach @ urltoken to receive our sponsorship packet or to discuss a customized sponsorship package .\ni have some hard - hitting world exclusive videogame industry news to break right here right now on this blog . seattle\u2019s best retro and import games retailer pink godzilla games is in the process of undergoing a re - branding .\nlegend has it that high in the rocky mountains there lives a creature with fur of a very unusual color . some say it walks on two legs like a human , others claim it\u2019s as tall as the trees . still others say they have seen the creature hunkering deep into the brush to find food or hide from sight . keystone science school has been the location of many sightings over the years , but campers from across the country have caught sightings of the creature . in sun or snow , spring or fall , it might be glimpsed through the trees , behind a building , or outside a window . but the momentary flash of hot pink fur never fails to cause excitement and inspire campers , teachers , and students to look for clues into the nature and habits of the amazing hot pink gorilla .\npink gorilla is hands down the best retro gaming store in the u . s . if you ' re a collector or gaming enthusiast , you will not be disappointed . whether you ' re looking for rare consoles , game boxes , cartridges , or even strategy guides , they have it ! i honestly spent a lot of time looking for a con but came up empty . i was amazed by the variety ; everything from atari , sega master system , nintendo 64 , to modern consoles is in stock . and unlike most gaming stores , the organization is on point !\ninterested in something else ? reach out and we\u2019ll help you with your quest for essential pink ribbon - inspired items , including pins , stationery , pens , t - shirts , helpful kits , and more popular choices to support your walks , runs , and breast cancer fundraisers .\nit ends up a couple months ago godzilla\u2019s friend rodan delivered such a strongly worded letter . i first learned of this during the emerald city con when i interviewed nathan of pink godzilla games . i recorded this interview in a small portable digital recorder and i am sad to say that i lost the recorder while i was coming home from seattle and it is just plain gone . ( sorry i lost the recorder and the recording ) .\nwhen you go to the entrance for pink gorilla it boasts that they specialize in retro gaming and that they certainly are ! some of the games they have here are for systems that i don ' t even have anymore . i used to play my game systems to death , d - e - a - t - h ! my brother and i played so much that the buttons on the controls started melting . truth ! my gaming days are pretty much over but sometimes i still do buy a game here and there and play very sporadically . for those who still have some of these old systems that work properly this could be a retro gamers dream ! the condition on the games here are good and sure beats sorting through a box at a garage sale and finding battered games that may work when you get them home . because these games are in good condition though you pay a heartier price for them . p . s . they carry games for newer and current systems as well .\nsmall , but neat ! i was visiting from wisconsin with a group of friends . my local friend brought us here . there wasn ' t much for me . i ' m more pc and usually run my retros on an emulator . it ' s great to see places like this still about though . they put a lot of effort into their decor . the pink fuzzy cases were adorable . i definitely dug the vibe . the staff was nice as well . stop in and check it out for yourself !\nwith september starting today and the first day of october only a month away , it\u2019s the time of year when many are gearing up for breast cancer awareness month . breast cancer has touched the lives of so many people in the united states and although pink promotional gear won\u2019t cure this disease alone it will certainly bring awareness to various foundations that are involved with the search for a cure . whether your brand is showing support for survivors , encouraging loved ones , and helping raise money for research , we hope this collection inspires you in your efforts to bring awareness to breast cancer with customized promotional products , and educational awareness tools for hospitals , imaging centers , health departments , foundations , groups , and businesses .\nand now , i ' m happy to announce that mr . craggs has officially pulled out of contention for a job at urltoken \u2014 a job that , perhaps , wasn ' t even going to be offered \u2014 and he will stay on here . because if it wasn ' t clear in the new york times magazine piece about simmons this morning , urltoken is still on a long leash attached to bristol . that ' s not changing anytime soon . a source close to the situation reports that craggs is fine with the turn of events , that this was his decision and his alone , that he is\nproud to work for an editor who sends singing pink gorillas into the essex house ,\nand that he wishes grantland the very best of luck .\nfor the past several years i have greatly enjoyed buying import and retro games at their location in seattle\u2019s international district near uwajimayas but in the back of my mind i was always a little worried that the lawyers from godzilla would send them a strongly worded letter requesting that they changed the name of their business .\ngodzilla himself is currently taking some time off after his latest film godzilla : final wars . he has been spending time on monster island with friends and family and rarely speaks to reporters and makes public appearances outside of attending g - fest and toho company events . the world still eagerly awaits for word of godzilla\u2019s possible return to the silver screen or destroying a large coastal city in japan . japanese coastal tourism industry and construction industries got used to his frequent rampages of destruction and the industries have been in a slump ever since then .\nbrowse previous blog posts by month and year of entry . you ' ll see all the posts for that time period .\nand be the first to receive discounts and invites to exclusive launches and events taking place in your city .\npg promo uses cookies to help give you the best possible user experience . by continuing to browse this site you give consent for cookies to be used\nere clearly listed ; i\u2019ve heard a ton about this place before and they\u2019ve earned a long time customer from me . one request : pls pls pls come to portland .\ni love these guys . its a shame their bellevue location is no longer around but they are the best used game store in the greater seattle area and it is not even close . they are the nintendo to another\nble about current gen games and retro games . half the battle of any independen\nwent to both seattle locations this past weekend , and i can pretty much say the same things about both of them . very friendly and welcoming staff , always willing to help , and fun to talk to and be ne\nrds with . too bad the ratings only go up to 5 . . .\nno matter which location you choose , you ' re going to be in for a great blast from the past with a wide selection of retro games and consoles and more . they also stock a ton of collectibl\ni miss the west seattle location , but the one in china town is great too ! pgg is so much better than gamestop when it comes to old school classics . : )\non and the past . highly suggest anyone to visit and support the store !\nit ' s always rare to find a shop where the folks know what they are talking about . i ' ve bought a couple of older handhelds from them . they had been tested and worked perfectly ,\nthis is one of my favorite gaming stores in the world . whenever i am in seattle i stop by here to grab whatever thing my heart desires .\nlike that very often . this store is literally the reason i ' ll be going into seattle more than once every couple of years .\nnice , clean , well organized store . i wish there was a little haggle room . but i ' m a hard sell . will return if in the area .\ne . owners are top notch , and know the gaming world from top to bottom .\nthis hipster dude down at the id store really knows his stuff . not a lot of domestic selection down there , though . i wasn ' t trained as a games technician\n, but i ' m available to help out if need be . i '\ngchd adapters are now available on the website ! for a limited time use promo code : eon for $ 25 off your purchase . i ' ve also listed plenty of new limited run games on the website and lowered the price of some older titles .\nhere ' s something you don ' t see every day . a whole bunch of complete in box odyssey titles . now available at the university district store .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nvideo game retailer specializing in retro and import games . oldest game store in seattle , washington ! we post almost everything interesting that ' s traded in .\nlatest pickups from @ pinkgorillallc ! space bust a move was from friday . the rest are from today after introducing a friend from out - of - town to the store . i knew i wouldn\u2019t be able to walk out empty handed lol ! urltoken\nhere ' s something you don ' t see every day . a whole bunch of complete in box odyssey titles . now available at the university district store . urltoken\nmy wallet feels scorched , but this place is truly awesome . just as good as advertised on\ni ' ve added a bunch of new limited run games to the website and lowered prices of many older titles .\nbecause i\u2019m in seattle , i had to stop by @ pinkgorillallc ! granted , i was in the smaller one in the international district . urltoken\nvisited @ pinkgorillallc on our trip to seattle last weekend , at the recommendation of @ nosliwhtes . really cool little retro gaming shop - apparently there\u2019s a larger location , but i didn\u2019t have enough time to make it to that one . urltoken\n@ dskoopa @ pinkgorillallc so excited to see these in the mail today thanks again cody for the stickers i appreciate it . urltoken\nbig shoutouts to @ pinkgorillallc for serving up the super famicom games locally in seattle ! still on the lookout for smw2 . . . urltoken\nnext time i\u2019m in seattle i gotta stop by @ pinkgorillallc and spend a stupid amount of money .\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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knowledgeable staff . a large selection of rare , retro games / systems . fair pricing and sweet decor . get me out of this store before i go deeply into debt .\nmy childhood in a nutshell . vintage nes , snes , etc . a veritable bleeping , blooping paradise . pretty reasonable prices , and the employees love this stuff as much as i do .\nwhen walking around the international district we were looking for anime stores . this popped up as an option so in we went ! ! ! this store is packed with games . packed . if you ' re looking for obscure games , you might find them here ! ! !\nthe u district location is much better . i was in and out of this location in the international district in 5 minutes . i was hoping to find some ds games or decent ogxbox games , but they had very little .\ncame into day to pick up a psone memory card so i can finally finish playing chrono cross . they have a great selection and the fella working there was a real sweetheart , i would return to the id location just to be served by him again . sometime as a woman who doesn ' t appear to be\nthe gaming\ntype i ' ve been treated coldly but not here . all i will say is that i had trouble finding it , it ' s on the entrance on sixth . make sure you have the right one or you ' ll end up wandering aimlessly through the office side of the building .\ntheir selection ' s prices are balanced against the internet ( as are all places these days ) , which means no deals or unique price points . some stuff is way over - the - top . all the games are hanging on the walls , but they are upside down or sideways , making reading through them a very taxing experience . the guy at the counter was also kind of a skateboarder bro . i asked him how much something cost ( way too much ) and when i was like\nno thanks\nhe basically ignored me from then on out . i had planned on buying a game , but not after that . they do have loads of import carts and discs , even some for the dreamcast . and overall , it ' s kind of fun to go into and look in the display cases .\nretro gaming popping up ever where . the store clerk was very helpful . there were nintendo snes sega genesis game boy psone - 4 and xbox games and a couple japanese ' s title as well but you have to have a japanese console and read japanese . didn ' t see any dream cast games .\npretty rad store and chain . this specific location has an ok selection with some solid prices , especially on nes . they have a pretty good stock of imports , too . this location , however , doesn ' t have as much of a selection as their u - district one . generally good people that work here . . . usually friendly . and they ' ll cut you some sweet deals depending on how much you buy . but i have spoken with a few employees over the years that haven ' t been the most approachable . trade in offers are fair . product quality is pretty standard too . they ' ll clean up occasionally bad games that they get in , but not all of the product is in great shape . they ' re a solid retro store . nothing too exciting , in terms of product , in here unless you pop in after a major local trade show . but i rarely leave feeling disappointed whenever i do buy something . : - )\ngreat retro gaming store with pretty reasonable prices . the staff is super helpful , and overall it was a neat little hole in the wall gaming experience : - )\nthis place and places like it make me wish my mother didn ' t give away , donate and in general get rid of my precious video games ! ! ! going to this little store , i have many fond memories flood my mind . it all seems so long ago and was short lived . it has some rare japanese games as well as a lot of old games , classics and some i ' ve never heard of . stop by and check out the games if you are in the mood to play some old games . staff is friendly and games are neatly zip tied to the wall for easy viewing .\n\u201cyou ' ll find rare games , old / refurbished consoles , imports , collectible games and toys . \u201d in 9 reviews\n\u201cthe power glove and other not - for - sale objects are also on display here . \u201d in 2 reviews\nyes . they usually stock plushies and other collectible items and goodies . read less\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 are the coolest ( self - proclaimed ) and fastest growing ( also self - proclaimed ) video game store in the world , offering a huge selection of new and retro video games for virtually any platform , american or japanese . our retail store , pg seattle opened in march 2005 to huge fan fare - 3 sales on the first day !\nwe calculate the overall star rating using only reviews that our automated software currently recommends .\nthis is a pretty great little store . friendly and knowledge staff compliment a wide variety of games from retro to current systems . prices are very fair in both buying and selling . all sorts of video game merchandise and collectibles are also offered here , and the store is more than willing to work with you to host local video gaming meetups . highly recommended !\nnice store . everyone mentions that the store is a go - to for the retro games , and i definitely agree , but only a few other people mentioned the video game merch they sell too . seriously , they were selling some stuff i didn ' t know existed ! staff were very friendly in my experience . not so sure about what people mentioned about the store being unclean / smelly . store was clean and everything was well - organized when i was there . they even have gachapon machines filled with random gaming stuff in the front for a dollar per pull . overall , really great experience . would definitely recommend at least checking out the store if you ' re nearby and into video games .\nthis is a regular stop for my husband and i - - he ' s a well - versed gamer ( zelda pro , various rpgs , shooters ) while i ' m more of a novice - to - moderate platformer enthusiast ( shovel knight ! ! ) , and we both like to poke around in here a few times a month . prices are fair and staff is helpful . only reducing one star due to the consistently awful smell in the shop , an open door / some ventilation would go a long , long way in this place ! ( think stinky lunch in a closed , windowless office at 11 on the volume knob , with a side of bo . ) but aside from that , it ' s a great spot .\nomg this place is a video game nerds heaven . especially for a nerd like me * waves hand enthusiastically * sadly most of my systems stopped working , however , it was cool to see the games , most of which seemed in good respectable condition . the store is well organized . the staff are amazing and friendly . they let me nerd out a lot which was appreciated . i do still have my gameboy and sega game gear as my hand held devices ( i still play those on the bus ) , therefore , i got a metroid disc ( mine got lost ) .\nhad a great experience with gabe . he helped me pick out a gameboy and warned me away from the model i didn ' t want but was thinking about . considering i don ' t know a lot about what i was getting , this was hugely appreciated . when i got to the cash register i off handedly asked if he had a game my girlfriend has been looking for for several months . he told me he just got it in today , handed it to me still in original packaging , and sold it to me for five bucks ! awesome ! great selection and really enjoyed who helped me out today .\nthe people who work here aren ' t the nicest , in fact some of the kids who work here are plain rude . there are many other places in seattle to get vintage games , and a better price at that . overrated shop .\ncame in for a gamecube game , they have a nice selection compared to other stores but their customer service is horrid . i ' ve been standing behind this guy at the counter that has a remark to say about literally everything and all i want to do is buy one game . i asked the ( only ) guy here at the register if i could just quickly pay for my item and he rudely told me no . won ' t be coming back again .\nthis place brings back so much nostalgia from my childhood . i ' m just starting to get into collecting retro games and this is always a great place to look for my collection . the staff is always friendly and super knowledgeable . i try to go in whenever i ' m in the area . even if you don ' t plan on buying anything it ' s still a great place to check out .\n\u201cfrom atari to newer consoles and even little toys , this place was amazing . \u201d in 2 reviews\n\u201cthat being said this is definitely a place for collectors and people into retro gaming , don ' t expect to find as many new games ( although there are some ) . \u201d in 2 reviews\n\u201cthis place is heaven for a child of the 80s . being a nes / snes fan , i am always on the look out for the games that i played as a child . \u201d in 3 reviews\nsorry , we just need to make sure you ' re not a robot . for best results , please make sure your browser is accepting cookies .\nwe have the most creative ideas for decorating your next event . whether you are celebrating a birthday , baby shower , retirement , graduation , valentine\u2019s day , new year\u2019s eve or just want to say i love you or congratulations , balloons put a smile on faces of all ages . we also design custom banners , signage and invitations . no job is too big or small . stop in or call us to deliver balloons throughout northeast ohio . our friendly staff is looking forward to talking with you .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwe are able to advise on any aspect of marketing and promotion and are happy to produce a full marketing strategy or simply advise on elements of your promotional campaign .\nwe can bring your ideas to life . we can provide any event related services from theming and lighting production to bars and catering . from the initial thought process to the delivery of the event , we ' ve got this covered .\nsocial media is becoming more and more important in today ' s crowded market place . we can provide you with a social media strategy that is on brand and engaging along with managing your social media channels across core platforms including instagram , twitter and facebook .\nwe have launched a number of national and local brands and venues both in retail and leisure . our extensive network allows us to target ' influencers ' who in turn create positive word of mouth which leads to measurable results .\nwe create extraordinary on - the - ground exciting guerrilla campaigns for both local and national brands to help them engage with customers .\nwe are committed to helping you connect , engage and influence the people that matter to you . helping brands communicate to their customers through traditional and social pr channels and to drive measurable and effective results .\nour team of creative experts will support your project with design , concept and strategy \u2013 no project is too large or small .\nwe provide highly experienced promotional staff and brand ambassadors to clients across all industry sectors throughout the uk helping them bring their brand to life .\nthe secret is out . lincoln is a half marathon destination like no other in the midwest . in 2017 , lincoln saw 13 , 630 half marathoners take on its two largest events , the lincoln half marathon in may and the good life halfsy in october , surpassing both des moines , iowa and kansas city , missouri for the most finishers [ . . . ]"]}
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", "topic": 30}], "title": "overkill software", "paragraphs": ["the reddit community for the game , payday : the heist and payday 2 , by overkill software .\ndeveloped by overkill software . published by starbreeze publishing ab .\noverkill\n,\noverkill software\n,\nstarbreeze studios\nand the starbreeze studios\nsun\nlogo are all trademarks and / or registered trademarks of starbreeze ab ( publ ) . all rights reserved .\noverkill software says\nno . no . god , i hope not\nabout microtransactions for upcoming heist - themed action game .\nrichard blom - composer , character model and voice actor of hoxton in payday : the heist . left overkill software in 2012 .\noverkill software ' s upcoming heist - themed action game payday 2 will not feature microtransactions , lead designer david goldfarb has confirmed with gamespot .\noverkill software has confirmed that payday 2 will be available on steam from august 13 , and on all other platforms between august 13 and 16 .\noverkill software is a privately held company that was founded in 2009 in stockholm , sweden by ulf & bo andersson , the former founders and owners of grin .\nafter almost two years with payday developer overkill software , payday 2 game director david goldfarb has left to make his own independent studio in stockholm , he tells polygon .\nasked if overkill software anticipated putting microtransactions in the game , goldfarb bluntly stated ,\nno . no . god , i hope not . never . no .\n[ update ] developer overkill software says in a video address that payday 2 is doing away with its controversial microtransaction system . additionally , overkill will continue to support payday 2 with new content for at least 18 more months .\nstarbreeze has taken the next step in its goal to own ip with the acquisition of overkill software , the swedish developer behind the award - winning payday : the heist .\nthe action - packed brand of high - stakes robbery delivered by overkill software ' s payday : the heist might just be pulling off its next job in the middle of a zombie apocalypse .\noverkill software was founded in 2009 in stockholm , sweden by the andersson brothers , who have previously founded grin . alongside them was simon viklund , who became the company ' s head music composer .\nsimon viklund - founder , musical composer , audio / voice director and voice actor of bain . [ 35 ] left overkill software / starbreeze studios in october 2015 . [ 36 ] [ 37 ]\npayday 2 developer overkill software has been eerily silent about the game\u2019s controversial microtransactions , a move that\u2019s had the community upset for more than a week . over the weekend , overkill finally spoke out . they apologized for bungling communication , but the microtransactions are here to stay .\nin august 2014 overkill announced their new game overkill ' s the walking dead for 2016 . the game is a collaboration between overkill and the creators of the walking dead franchise , skybound . [ 4 ] [ 5 ]\nstarbreeze and overkill are two unique fps studios ,\nsaid overkill ' s creative director ulf andersson in a statement , translated from the swedish .\nstarbreeze ab is publicly traded on nasdaq stockholm first north premier under the ticker star and the isin code : se0005992831 . remium nordic is the company certified adviser . starbreeze brands include overkill software and the payday series .\nulf andersson - founder , head developer , creative director , voice actor and face of wolf . left overkill software / starbreeze studios in may 2015 , but remained as a consultant for starbreeze studios until may 2017 [ 30 ] . even though almir listo promised that ulf will still be the voice actor and the face of wolf , ulf confirmed that he won ' t do voice acting for overkill software / starbreeze studios anymore . [ 31 ] [ 32 ]\nin other words , people are buying the drills , and overkill has bills to pay .\nbut really , it looks like overkill is finally back . i missed you , baby .\nformer battlefield 3 and battlefield : bad company 2 lead designer david goldfarb joined overkill for payday 2 ' s development . in 2014 he left overkill to start his own studio . [ 2 ]\nalso listed on the site are payday 2 , being developed by the now starbreeze owned overkill software , and brothers : a tale of two sons , a collaboration with director josef fares . that latter game is looking to be quite a departure for the shooter - obsessed studio .\nsebastian\ncaret caret\nevefjord - level designer . left overkill in august 2015 . [ 34 ]\noverkill producer almir listo has been working on payday 2 for years . he was part of the braintrust that publicly declared the game would never include microtransactions , a quote that\u2019s been used to hammer overkill for days now .\nover the years starbreeze studios and overkill have developed several games . please take some time and browse our portfolio .\nthe deal includes overkill ' s ip and proprietary technology , and will establish a new starbreeze office in stockholm .\nyep , from many of the folks that brought us the payday franchise . raid\u2019s game director ilija petrusic worked as the lead level designer on payday : the heist and payday 2 . and most of the lion game lion team used to be part of overkill software ( payday dev team ) . so , expect some similarities between the two games .\ndespite having been in the upper eschelons of overkill ' s development team , goldfarb describes an overwhelming drive for creative freedom .\nlisto revealed how the overkill team has grown in size since the game\u2019s release in 2013\u2014it\u2019s tripled from 25 to 75 developers .\nfind new friends , and talk about the game with other overkill ' s the walking dead fans in the steam community .\nthey want to do new merchandise such as more posters and items . all heister masks are planned to be on the overkill store\ni admire that overkill doesn ' t listen to the godawful whiny manchildren of this community . the game ' s been better for it .\nan interesting wrinkle : overkill signed a contract with publisher 505 games to keep supporting payday 2 through 2017 . listo claims overkill wanted to deliver more than what the contract required , explaining the dramatic increase in team size . but to pay those people , they turned their eyes towards microtransactions .\ntheir first project as overkill , payday : the heist ( 2011 ) was a major success for both pc and playstation 3 , which led to a sequel , payday 2 , released in 2013 to an even bigger praise . overkill was bought and folded into swedish game studio starbreeze studios in 2012 .\nthe company is currently affiliated with croatian studio lion game lion , which was founded and staffed by former overkill members in july 2014 . [ 3 ]\nthey are the creators and developers of payday : the heist , payday 2 , the upcoming sci - fi co - op game , storm [ 1 ] and overkill ' s the walking dead , a co - op zombie survival game . overkill was bought out and folded into starbreeze studios in june 2012 .\nthe official twitter feed of overkill - a @ starbreezeab studio , creators of @ paydaygame , @ pd2console , @ paydaycrimewar , @ overkillstwd . # payday2 # payday2vr # otwd\nstarbreeze has set out to develop truly immersive virtual reality ( vr ) experiences by integrating software and hardware in its starvr\u00ae head mounted display , produced together with acer . together with wholly owned subsidiary enterspace , starbreeze further solidifies its presence in location based entertainment . starvr can additionally be found at imax vr centres in los angeles and new york .\nlet us introduce aidan , the first playable character from overkill\u2019s the walking dead - the upcoming game from overkill and starbreeze studios . overkill\u2019s the walking dead is a four player co - op action fps , where you and your friends fight the dead as well as the living . set in the walking dead universe , you and your group tries to survive in a post - apocalyptic washington d . c . trailer produced by goodbye kansas studios . steam : http : / / store . steampowered . c . . . . . . facebook : urltoken twitter : urltoken show less\nwhen payday 2 \u2019s 10 - day crimefest promotion came to an end , the developer held an ama on the game\u2019s subreddit , a source of fandom that has not been kind to overkill\u2019s recent decisions . it\u2019s not a surprise that players immediately started grilling the developer on the microtransactions question . to overkill\u2019s credit , they didn\u2019t avoid it , and decided to address the issue head - on .\nit\u2019d be one thing if overkill came to the community and plainly explained the situation before crimefest kicked off , breaking down their rationalization for going back on a previous promise . that\u2019s the exact opposite of what happened .\nwe made payday : the heist for playstation network and pc , payday 2 for xbox 360 , playstation 3 and pc and are now working on overkill\u2019s the walking dead together with robert kirkman and his skybound interactive .\noverkill \u2013 a starbreeze studio is a blend of industry veterans , freshly graduated specialists and great partners . it\u2019s a veritable melting pot of experience and ambition and a new approach to development that will kill over the traditions .\ntoday , the overkill crew is a blend of industry veterans , freshly graduated specialists and great partners . it\u2019s a veritable melting pot of experience and ambition and a new approach to development that will kill over the traditions .\noverkill\u2019s the walking dead immerses the player into a universe where every single move you make will run the risk of turning a quiet scavenge for loot into an intense adrenaline - fueled and action - packed fight for survival .\noverkill didn ' t see the point in developing payday 3 sooner because payday 2 is still alive on new content . they ' re taking the time because they ' re having fun developing pd2 content and enjoy seeing fans enjoy it\nstarbreeze has graphical emphasis , and overkill has total focus on innovative gameplay . together we form a unique constellation of creative forces . with two strong technology platforms and extensive experience in major productions , we become an unbeatable team .\nour passion is to create kick - ass cooperative action games together with our community and to bring back the game industry to its roots , when game developers made games for the gamers , not for the publishers . that , is overkill .\nthe acquisition is contingent on the sale of 200 million new shares in starbreeze , which will be released on or about june 15 2012 . starbreeze will also implement an incentive program of 42 . 8 million stock options for employees of overkill .\nlisto pointed out overkill\u2019s desire to keep supporting payday 2 , while having to earn enough money to actually pull that off . six months ago , the game\u2019s price was permanently reduced in an attempt to spur sales , but it didn\u2019t work out .\npeople , obviously , aren ' t too happy about this change . here ' s a big reddit thread entitled\nfuck you overkill\n, and here ' s the steam page , which is in the process of being drowned in negative reviews .\nwe\u2019ll have to wait and see how this ultimately impacts payday 2 going forward . even if some of the most hardcore leave , will the microtransactions make up for it ? right now , that\u2019s what overkill is gambling . according to them , it\u2019s working .\nas perceptive gamers will have noticed , several hints have recently been dropped into payday the heist , which has led to various rumors . we are excited to be able to confirm that an in - depth collaboration between overkill and valve is currently in production .\ni have decided to move on ,\nsays goldfarb .\nit ' s all on good terms and i think [ overkill ] is well positioned to succeed . they ' re doing great . they ' ll continue to succeed as the last steam sales indicate . super smart people over there .\noverkill\u2019s the walking dead is a four player co - op action fps , where you and your friends fight the dead as well as the living . set in the walking dead universe and created together with robert kirkman , you and your group try to survive in a post - apocalyptic washington d . c .\nfavourite heists : hampe - big bank , he loves loud because he takes two shotguns and defends the vault with the overkill skill . jules - hoxton breakout , he enjoys the cops spawning on different levels on day 2 . joakim - hoxton revenge , he thinks it ' s a beautiful level with lots of detail\ndeveloper overkill has added microtransactions to payday 2 , after stating , on multiple occasions , that it wouldn ' t . they ' re part of the black market update , which allows players to crack open safes to claim random loot drops . you ' ll need to microtransact \u00a31 . 60 of real money , to buy consumable drills that will be able to bust them open .\n\u201cfrom an economical standpoint however , completely based on statistics , we can already see that the black market update is working as we intended , \u201d said listo . \u201cgoing forward , we hope we can convince the parts of the community that resist this change that this was the right decision to do to ensure the stability of overkill as an independent developer and the future growth of payday 2 . \u201d\nthe designer ' s career history in various aaa studios stretches back 15 years . goldfarb first joined overkill in 2012 after a period with ea digital illusions ce where he worked on mirror ' s edge and battlefield 3 among others . after over a decade in the trenches of aaa development , he tells us he is looking for the kind of creative freedom that a studio of his own can offer .\nbased on the recent developments and almir\u2019s stubbornness , i\u2019ve decided it\u2019s best that i distance myself from everything . and this sucks ! payday was one of my favorite series and i was one of the people who preordered the first game . but i can\u2019t support how overkill is playing every one of the people who have already spent hundreds each towards the series only to be told that we don\u2019t know what\u2019s best for us .\nit was recently announced that dev studio starbreeze\u2014makers of this year ' s syndicate reboot and the chronicles of riddick games\u2014would be acquiring overkill in a bid to grow their intellectual property portfolio . originally a playstation network exclusive , payday is also now available on steam . payday debuted on the playstation network and then became available on steam soon thereafter . no word on when we might expect to see the first look at a payday / l4d crossover but zombies vs . bank thieves\u2026 that could actually be fun .\na huge reason we\u2019ve written several stories about this ongoing controversy is because payday 2 fans have reached out to kotaku , time and time again , asking for answers . when i\u2019d look at the payday 2 subreddit , i saw anger and confusion . when i\u2019d load the steam forums , i saw that same anger and confusion . a big reason people were upset was overkill\u2019s lack of communication . i tried to help . instead of holding this ama immediately , they waited 10 days to open up .\na little hotfix just in time for the weekend ! we noticed an issue related to our change regarding the auto - kick function that now triggered on overuse of all throwables . since we need more time to check what exactly is causing the issue , we first of all reverted the change . enjoy the weekend , overkill _ symnoverkill - a starbreeze studio . update 181 . 1 changelogupdate size : 15 . 9 mbgeneralreverted the \u201cauto - kick will now trigger on overuse of all throwables\u201d change via : steam community\nstarbreeze is an independent creator , publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products . with studios in stockholm , paris , los angeles , barcelona , brussels and india , the company creates games and other virtual reality entertainment products , based on proprietary design and licensed content . starbreeze most recent games include payday 2\u00ae , john wick vr shooter and upcoming survival co - op fps overkill\u2019s the walking dead . under its publishing initiative , starbreeze has together with canadian studio behaviour digital successfully launched horror thriller dead by daylight .\nwhat ' s good heisters ? i don ' t know how your weather looks like , but in sweden it ' s currently raining which makes it the perfect time to start the steam summer sale . for the whole duration of the summer sale your favorite franchise will be heavily discounted . - 50 % payday 2 - 80 % payday 2 : ultimate edition - 80 % payday the heist - 80 % payday the heist : wolfpack dlc - 80 % payday the heist : soundtrackeveryone in your crew is a payday the heist veteran but you never played it ? you still haven\u2019t upgrade to the ultimate edition ? now is the time ! sun\u2019s out , guns out ! overkill _ symnoverkill\u2026\navailable on steam on august 13 , other platforms between august 13 and 16 .\nin a blog post , the studio confirmed the release window though exact dates for specific platforms beyond steam weren ' t announced .\nit was confirmed back in may that the ps3 and xbox 360 versions of the game would be available at retail in addition to digitally , though we ' re yet to find out what the difference in costing will be .\nluke karmali is ign ' s uk junior editor . you too can revel in mediocrity by following him on ign and on twitter .\nwe are working on a very cool blend of payday and left 4 dead . i am sure it is so exciting that it will have some players check into the hospital before we are done .\nkinja is in read - only mode . we are working to restore service .\ni knew that at some point the thing that i always wanted was to make my own thing . it doesn ' t matter who i work with : the desire was never to make other people ' s games , no matter how good they are .\ni felt like i had done everything else . payday 2 was a big success , the team did great . but for me i was like what am i doing here ?\ni was game director but i guess at some point you go like ' what does that actually mean ? ' if i start fighting with people or i ' m restless , you start to see the same things happening . after a while i was just like ' maybe it ' s just time to admit the thing i ' ve been fighting all of my career , ' which is the fact that the only thing that will make me happy is just doing this myself and not deferring that desire because it ' s scary .\ngoldfarb is in the early stages of his start - up : a small studio made up of four developers who are already in place . he says that early conceptual work has been in development for a few months but remains in very early stages .\nwhile it ' s too early to reveal what that work will result in , goldfarb is making a sharp turn away from the game archetypes he has worked on before .\nwasn ' t triple aaa but it had aaa sales . but i just want to find genres that i can subvert . to do that i can ' t be working for people in the way that i was , i just don ' t want any of that shit .\nfor goldfarb that also means veering away from development trends that have been increasing to the point of absurdity .\nno mobas , no comic book styled art , no pixel art . like , those are things i will not do . and there ' s nothing wrong with those things , those things are all awesome , i just don ' t want to do any of them .\ni love role - playing games so i will probably make one .\nbut despite the desire for creative autonomy , he isn ' t looking to scratch the itch in a traditional manner . goldfarb has experience in both poetry and writing prior to his career in games , but even with a background in autonomous work he hopes to achieve the same level of creative indulgence within a small team as he would as a lone writer .\none thing i realised coming out of having written things like poetry and being some kind of writer before i entered the games industry was that for a long time , writing was a thing that allowed me to deal with whatever emotional release and connection you had to the world when i was doing those things . then i made games sort of as a reaction to that because it ' s hard to live with that kind of intensity . and it made me really unhappy and it doesn ' t pay the bills . it became a thing where i was like ' i love games and they don ' t hurt me so maybe i should make games . '\nthe damage that writing tended to cause in me , it ' s difficult and it exacts a certain price . now i felt after making games for 15 years that ' s actually missing from my life . i had to find something i wanted to make that really mattered in a way that was very specific to the way that i needed to express something that i think i had buried for 15 years . i didn ' t make those kinds of games , it ' s just a fact . those games were cool but they certainly weren ' t my thing alone and they weren ' t expressive of any thing that i felt i needed .\ngoldfarb jokingly refers to this as the logical end of his complete misanthropy , adding that while he ' s not currently making a career as a solo artist , be that through writing or otherwise , it ' s something that will eventually happen down the line regardless . right now his focus is to experiment with breaking the creative barriers that typify large - scale studios .\nhis studio ' s first title will follow that principle , he says . goldfarb describes a space in the market somewhere in between indie development and aaa\ni worked my away into the industry against all odds and once i had gotten there i realised i wasn ' t really happy doing it and the stuff i was really good at was really hard to quantify . especially in these big industries where their vested interest is really not maximizing who you are as a person or as an artist even . companies make you less than you are the bigger they are . that ' s just a rule . they ' re not evil , that ' s just how they are , it ' s like a physics lesson .\ni never wanna really do that again , big teams . and there are a lot of reasons for that . even when i was doing it it felt fucking fraudulent . and there are people who are totally valid in that context but if you ' re a journalist or a game designer who thinks the thing that matters the most to you is you need freedom , and i think i ' m one of those people , then eventually the world will decide or you will decide , there is no other thing . it will happen one way or another .\nfallout 76\u2019s todd howard : no cross - console play because \u2018sony is not as helpful as everyone would like . \u2019\nthis article has a component height of 30 . the sidebar size is long .\nif you haven\u2019t been following this story , here\u2019s the quick version : payday 2 \u2019s developers once declared the game would never get microtranscations . then , it did ! for $ 2 . 50 , players could buy drills to potentially unlock specially skinned weapons that could also have better stats than standard weapon drops . though payday 2 is not a competitive game\u2014it\u2019s players vs . ai\u2014it felt unfair , especially juxtaposed against the comments made by the developers . after much criticism , the drills were introduced as an item that could randomly drop for players , but this was many days after the developers pretended nothing was going on .\n\u201cto make sure there was no confusion , we said what we did [ at the time ] to make things absolutely clear , \u201d said listo . \u201cif you asked me then , there would be no way we would\u2019ve added a system like we just did . \u201d\nbut more than two years after the release of payday 2 , that\u2019s changed .\nlisto first pointed blame at various media outlets\u2014 kotaku was not specifically named\u2014for \u201cuninformed , clickbait articles about things that matter a lot to a lot of people , instead of doing some serious legwork to get their facts straight . \u201d\n( so far as i know , our pieces on this story have been considered accurate . please let me know if that\u2019s not true . )\n\u201cas our ambition for payday 2 post - launch has grown , we\u2019ve hired more people to help us make it happen , \u201d he said .\n\u201cwe didn\u2019t see the result we anticipated , \u201d he said , \u201cand have had to think of other ways to make sure we can continue creating content in the pace we want in order to keep payday 2 fresh and exciting . \u201d\n\u201cthe reason why we didn\u2019t want to discuss this was that it wasn\u2019t fully launched until after crimefest , \u201d said listo . \u201cnot in our wildest dreams could we anticipate the type of reaction that the update received during the first few days . \u201d\nthere are several arguments as to why we think stat boosts are ok to have in payday 2 , and here are three ; - the game is balanced around the vanilla experience , that is , the game without any dlc . when we add any new difficulties , enemies , features , heists or otherwise , we balance this in relation to the base game . - payday 2 is a player - versus - environment game . you and your three friends play together against the ai ; you lose together and you win together . any advantage your friends have will only benefit the success of the group . - making sure that the boosts are balanced in such a way that it doesn\u2019t impare [ sic ] on the player\u2019s experience . this is an ongoing effort on our side .\nwhile it\u2019s true payday 2 isn\u2019t player - vs - player , listo\u2019s explanation conveniently sidesteps why folks were upset in the first place : the changes came out of nowhere and weren\u2019t justified to the community . potentially upsetting the balance of the game was part of it , but that ignores what was really driving this .\ndespite \u201ca lot of fury , anger and disappointment , \u201d the microtransactions aren\u2019t going away . according to listo , they\u2019re working .\nthe reaction to listo\u2019s comments , at least in the ama , have been disastrous .\nto listo\u2019s credit , he stuck around and answered a ton of questions , despite just about everyone pushing back on his explanations .\nelsewhere , fans have launched a parody website called the road to greedfest , an attempt to both send a message to and rally fans behind certain objectives .\nfirst up ? stop playing payday 2 and get it under 10 , 000 concurrent players . next , tank the metacritic userscore . after that , apply the same tactics to the game\u2019s review score on steam . the \u201cchallenges\u201d after that haven\u2019t been revealed .\nyou can reach the author of this post at patrick . klepek @ urltoken or on twitter at @ patrickklepek .\nno spam , no fuss ; just the latest updates delivered right to you .\nall the highlights in the world of games , lovingly delivered 2 - 3 times / week .\npayday 2 launches in august for the xbox 360 , playstation 3 , and pc .\npayday 2 includes a number of features not found in 2011 ' s original payday : the heist , including a skill and progression system . in addition , the game features four different professions , each with its own unique abilities .\nfor more , check out gamespot ' s demo of the game with commentary from goldfarb embedded below .\nstarbreeze has been informed by its largest owner varvtre ab that the company is now solely owned by bo andersson klint , ceo of starbreeze . varvtre ab currently holds 12 . 7 % of starbreeze shares .\nthe change in ownership comes as the prior co - owner of varvtre ab , ulf andersson , brother of bo , and former creative director has decided to leave starbreeze . ulf will remain as a consultant to the board and management team for the next 24 months .\nstarbreeze is an independent creator , publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products , headquartered in stockholm , sweden . at starbreeze we create games by our own design and through licensed content , establishing franchises that can live and prosper outside the game itself . we live and die by gameplay .\nstarbreeze is pioneering digital self - publishing , currently hosting one of the largest community groups on the digital distribution platform steam . starbreeze most recent products include payday 2 , our adrenaline fuelled bank robbing co - op game and the critically acclaimed brothers \u2013 a tale of two sons .\nstarbreeze studios\u00ae\u201d and the starbreeze logo , are registered trademarks of starbreeze ab ( publ ) . \u00a9 2018 starbreeze ab ( publ )\nthis website uses cookies to improve your experience . by using the site you agree to the use of cookies . i understand\nstarbreeze acquires payday rights for $ 30 million and announces next game in the series .\nswedish publisher starbreeze today announced that it has fully acquired the rights to crime game franchise payday , paying around $ 30 million for it . additionally , payday 3 has been confirmed as part of the announcement .\nwhen the deal goes through , starbreeze will get the\nfull rights to the payday franchise\nfor all future\ndevelopments and commercialization .\nthis includes payday 2 and payday ' s mobile versions .\na press release issued on monday explains that starbreeze will get\nfull net revenue\nfrom payday 2 on steam retroactively from may 1 . as for the console versions of payday 2 , starbreeze and 505 games will continue to split the revenue , as was the case before .\nfurthermore , 505 games will retain a 33 percent revenue share of starbreeze ' s net revenues from future sales of payday 3 capped at $ 40 million , and after starbreeze has fully recouped its development and marketing costs ,\nthe press release said .\npayday is very close to my heart , and has laid the foundation for starbreeze success in recent years ,\nstabreeze ceo bo andersson klint said in a statement .\nwe ' re very excited to bring our heisters home to the safe house . to start with , we believe in the continued success of payday 2 and will support it for at least another 18 months continuing expanding the game .\nthe payday series debuted in 2011 for pc , coming to console later . across all platforms , the payday franchise has reached 14 million players , starbreeze said .\nsyndicate and chronicles of riddick developer starbreeze studios recently updated their website , posting details of an upcoming , and previously unanounced , sci - fi shooter , titled storm . details are extremely limited for now , with the game ' s page saying only ,\ncurrently in development . co - op sci fi fps . it is our future .\nthere ' s also a picture . it shows pipes , gantries and a complete lack of any other defining features .\nlaunch platforms , or even the vaguest of release dates , are still unknown . vg247 are speculating that storm may have ties to the previously announced free - to - play game , cold mercury . that title went mia , with doubts cast over its release when the ceo of starbreeze told edge that ,\nwe ' re never going to do free - to - play , because then you have to cater to everyone out there \u2013 that ' s costly and it ' s hard .\nin fact , i ' ve just realised that back in march last year , tom senior promised to eat a mysteriously placed fork if the project - then codenamed p13 - wasn ' t a shooter . let ' s hope he kept it around .\nsubscribe to get the best content of the week , and great gaming deals , as picked by the editors .\nno spam , we promise . you can unsubscribe at any time and we ' ll never share your details without your permission .\npc gamer is part of future plc , an international media group and leading digital publisher . visit our corporate site .\nmany other games feature similar systems , but not many of their developers have previously categorically denied that microtransactions would be in their game . in 2013 , producer almir listo wrote that\nwe ' ve made it clear that payday 2 will have no microtransactions whatsoever ( shame on you if you thought otherwise ! )\nthe following month , in response to worries they might be added in the future , former lead designer david goldfarb replied that ,\nno . no . god , i hope not . never . no .\nso yes , payday 2 now features microtransactions . those bought safe loot - drops comprise weapon skins that can either be used yourself , or traded / sold on the steam workshop .\nthe black market update is part of payday 2 ' s ten - day crimefest event , which kicked off yesterday . it ' s currently being overshadowed a wee bit . ( thanks , eurogamer . )\nwhat\u2019s good heisters ? today is the last day of the steam summer sale and it looks like our dear friends in law enforcement freed up some budget to upgrade their gear . with today\u2019s update , we are not only filling the missing spaces for the zeals , but also took a second look at our full units lineup , that has been evolving over the years . our main goal was to increase the readability on each difficulty and between all the individual units to help players decide their next target while being in a\u2026\nheisters , it\u2019s time for some fashion statements . designers young and old have uploaded their weapon skins and you voted on them ! today we release the community safe 7 which includes 16 new skins . use the \u201cbuff\u201d skin to get a feel of how it would look like to pull off a heist using toy guns . you prefer it classy and want a gun your enemies will remember ? our new legendary \u201cfirmament\u201d skin will definitely make a lasting impression ! check out the website if you want to see all skins or learn\u2026\npayday 2 is an action - packed , four - player co - op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original payday crew \u2013 dallas , hoxton , wolf and chains \u2013 as they descend on washington dc for an epic crime spree .\nthe new crimenet network offers a huge range of dynamic contracts , and players are free to choose anything from small - time convenience store hits or kidnappings , to big league cyber - crime or emptying out major bank vaults for that epic payday . while in dc , why not participate in the local community , and run a few political errands ?\nxbox live\u00ae arcade for the xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from microsoft .\nthe company hierarchy is flat and lean , the work process is streamlined yet creative and the turnaround time is close to instant . we set our own deadlines , production rules and design our own pipeline \u2013 not an elite design company but a true inspired gameplay machine . we live and die by our gameplay .\nto our ever supportive community ; thank you for your support . we salute you !\nplease note ! all pc consumer support is managed via our steam forums . for console support , please visit our console support page .\ndue to the tremendous amount of mail we get , using this form is the best way of getting in touch with us . please select the topic that best describes your subject or query ; in most cases we can only respond to messages that are sent to the right person , so please choose carefully . for help and support , please also visit the payday steam forums and check with the friendly and experienced community .\nif you\u2019d rather rely on traditional email , here are the relevant addresses . note that we may not be able to reply in person to all emails !\ntoday is the last day of the steam summer sale and it looks like our dear friends in law enforcement freed up some budget to upgrade their gear .\nheisters , it\u2019s time for some fashion statements . designers young and old have uploaded their weapon skins and you voted on them ! today we release the community safe 7 which includes 16 new skins . use the \u201cbuff\u201d skin to get a \u2026\ni don\u2019t know how your weather looks like , but in sweden it\u2019s currently raining which makes it the perfect time to start the steam summer sale . for the whole duration of the summer sale your favorite franchise \u2026\na little hotfix just in time for the weekend ! we noticed an issue related to our change regarding the auto - kick function that now triggered on overuse of all throwables . since we need more time to check what exactly is causing \u2026\nhere comes round # 2 of our spring clean up , this time with more than 60 fixes and tweaks . from now on you need to be more careful while trading hostages , since your trade - able hostage is not invulnerable anymore . this change \u2026\n5 years ago , and some five hours ago the payday 2 pre - order opened up on steam . 2 hours ago we reached number one in the top seller list \u2013 all categories . at the same time , the prequel payday : the heist \u2026\nlive broadcast : join us this thursday may 17th at 17 : 00 cet as jules & his cohorts tackles henry\u2019s rock and answers some questions .\nwe have a massive update ready for you , with over 100 fixes and tweaks . there are big and small fixes , in all areas of the game , and on over 20 levels . for example ; the side jobs have now been \u2026\n\u200b spring break 2018 is officially over and once more we\u2019d like to say thank you to everyone who has been a part of it . we had a great time watching you all try the new content , play with us \u2026\nspring break day 7 , something terrible has happened to our beloved skepticguy . we have tried to get in contact with him but there is no answer . sadly , this might just be the last post on\nfour players form a tightly knit team ; aidan , heather , maya and grant , where each character has their own skill tree , squad role , play style and background story . now they all share a common objective where survival and teamwork is paramount .\nlearn more about those willing to fight by any means necessary as they survive the constant threat of the living and the dead .\nsurviving in the apocalypse isn ' t something you will be doing for long if you ' re alone .\nthe deluxe version includes the base game , a steelbook cover ( physical edition only ) , 4 x collector cards made by dan panosian ( physical edition only ) , a digital artbook and the night raid skin bundle .\nthe walking dead \u00a9 2018 robert kirkman , llc . all rights reserved . \u00a9 2018 skybound llc . all rights reserved .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nconsole update 1 . 3 was released this morning bringing a plethora of skill changes , balance changes and more ! this is a free update for all heisters on playstation 4 and xbox one . urltoken\ni think i just spent three hours trying to come up with a better way to spend three hours . . . i got nothing . magnificent friend .\n# freehoxton . another poster for @ paydaygame , requested by @ corruptsoul _ rp ! wanted to keep the same aesthetic but mix it up to match hox ' s character . thanks for the support on the previous poster ! likes and rts appreciated ! more posters coming soon hopefully ! urltoken\nleave a message . poster for @ paydaygame + @ hotlinemiami ' s jacket , my favourite character . i ' ve decided to continue graphics design . i had a lot of fun making this and i have received great feedback on it . thank you to everyone who have supported me ! likes / rts appreciated ! urltoken\na huge thanks to all of you who joined us for our first developer ama yesterday . if you want to catch up on some great q & a ' s about\nwell , i made it to 3000 . this has been a hell of a ride , with ups and downs . i think it was worth overall , though . still got some content left to cover , too .\nwell , i made it to 3000 . this has been a hell of a ride , with ups and downs . i think it was worth overall , though . still got some content left to cover , too . # payday2 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 .\ntheir long time project storm , a sci - fi co - op fps , is planned to be released in 2017 . [ 6 ]\nas of may 2015 , the studio is now owned solely by bo andersson after a falling out between him and ulf . despite no longer being a member of the board and creative director , ulf andersson had remained on board as a primary consultant and was the voice actor for wolf for a remainder of payday 2 ' s support period .\nafter the acquisition of the payday ip from 505 games in may 2016 , studio executive almir listo have confirmed the development of a third payday game , to be released at an undetermined date .\nprimary : amcar - 4 \u2022 reinbeck \u2022 m308 \u2022 brenner 21 \u2022 ak secondary : mark 11 \u2022 locomotive 12g \u2022 compact - 5 \u2022 gl40 pistols : b9 - s \u2022 crosskill . 45 \u2022 bronco . 44 \u2022 stryk\nliterally till they announce it ' s all a hoax . have you seen that stream ? it ' s a travesty it is . 2017 - 12 - 10t21 : 53 : 39z\nhassat hunter wrote : literally till they announce it ' s all a hoax . have you seen that stream ? it ' s a travesty it is . i haven\u0003 . . . 2017 - 12 - 10t23 : 52 : 17z\ncan ' t find a community you love ? create your own and start something epic .\nsince its release in october 2011 , payday : the heist has sold 400 , 000 copies via digital platforms - equivalent to \u00a31 . 42m / $ 2 . 3m in revenue and \u00a3388k / $ 625k in net profit . work has already started on both expansions and sequels .\nin a recent interview with gamesindustry international , starbreeze ceo mikael nermark spoke candidly about the studio ' s goal of owning ip after a long history of work - for - hire with established licenses .\nif you look at any successful studio out there , they own ip , they have done their own games ,\nhe said .\nlook at valve , epic , crytek . they believed in their own ideas , they had a lot of passion for what they did , and they succeeded . to be a successful studio you have to take charge of your own destiny by owning your own ip .\nwe ' re not going to leave aaa or hardcore gaming . that ' s what bought us into the industry and we love to do those . but to keep a sustainable business and to cater to the studio ' s needs , we want to broaden our experience and move into new areas . we need to understand the whole market , rather than just a part of it .\nsign up for the daily update and get the best of urltoken in your inbox .\nthe swedish company narrowed its losses , invested $ 7 . 7m in mohawk games ' 10 crowns\nuk charts : jurassic world narrowly misses no . 1 as crash bandicoot holds firm\nstarbreeze is an independent creator , publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products with three business areas covering own games development , games publishing and virtual reality . read more about our products and news below .\nwe develop engaging , thrilling , fast paced and adrenalin fuelled games in - house , and in partnership with other studios .\nwe offer you a to work in a dynamic and rapidly growing company where we live and die by gameplay . while we grow , we want you to grow with us and to evolve in your professional development . we ' ll change the landscape of entertainment together .\nheadquartered in stockholm , sweden , starbreeze shares are listed on nasdaq stockholm main market under the tickers star a and star b with the isin - codes se0007158928 ( a share ) and se0005992831 ( b share ) .\npress j to jump to the feed . press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts\ni keep trying to ask them about the dodge changes but instead they ' d rather answer questions about jerking off in - game ( that was literally a question they answered . joakim :\nno , as your mom isn ' t in the game\n) . some things said on stream ( i ' ll tidy it up later ) :\nwas update 100 a pr stunt ? hampe :\nno , we want to listen to the community .\nno workshop for mods like l4d2 , kf2 . they don ' t want to be responsible for crashes due to the frequency of updates . they support modding as long as it doesn ' t interfere with other players ' games . workshop for weapon skins in the vein of csgo will come soon\nwhy is grinder nerfed ? joakim jokes it ' s a noob deck because he uses it . jules feels the deck is better with the new skills"]}
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", "topic": 22}], "title": "chemence", "paragraphs": ["press release : chemence : chemence , inc . denies ftc claims , vows to defend lawsuit\nglassdoor has 31 chemence reviews submitted anonymously by chemence employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if chemence is right for you .\nthe post chemence\u00ae ltd awarded iso 9001 : 2015 standard appeared first on chemence . . . .\nchemence ' s managing director , mike russell , currently has an approval rating of 39 % . chemence ' s primary competitors are\nowler has collected 15 screenshots of chemence ' s website since jun 2014 . the latest chemence website design screenshot was captured in may 2018 .\nto place an order , contact one of our chemence medical customer support representatives .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at chemence , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the chemence company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at chemence .\n3m acquires industrial adhesives product line from chemence inc . | 3m news | united states\nchemence engages in the manufacture and supply of adhesives and sealants for retail , manufacturing , graphics , oil , gas and construction industry . chemence ' s headquarters is located in corby , england . for every employee , chemence generates $ 14 . 6k in revenue . chemence ' s main competitors are chemique adhesives and sealants limited , c . r . laurence and v . & w . graphics . chemence has 7 followers on owler .\n( nasdaq : mend ) and privately held chemence medical products , inc . today announced the signing of an exclusive agreement to jointly develop liquid embolic products for neurovascular indications using chemence\nchemence engages in the manufacture and supply of adhesives and sealants for retail , manufacturing , graphics , oil , gas and construction industry . chemence was founded in 1983 . chemence ' s headquarters is located in corby , england , gb nn17 4xd . chemenc . . .\nwe are excited about working with micrus to develop products that can be delivered endovascularly . chemence\nchemence president hugh cooke said :\nthese accusations by the ftc are flatly incorrect .\nchemence creates the chemical solutions for product viabilities with myriads of benefits . chemence ' s unwavering thirty - year commitment to excellence will continue purposefully , professionally , and prodigiously to benefit future generations .\nintroducing new products . chemence introduces krylex , its own formulation based on ritelok developed for 3m .\nthe post chemence has acquired the electronics adhesives business from supreme resources . appeared fi . . .\nour bill of lading data reveals the trading activities of chemence ltd and millions of other importers .\nchemence medical , inc . rosa wiley ( 844 ) 633 - 4583 customerservice @ urltoken www . urltoken\nchemence , a manufacturer of specialised adhesives , sealants and resins , has acquired the electronics . . .\nthe post chemence quality management systems meets the iso9001 : 2015 requirements appeared first on ch . . .\ninnovative new products , a partnership with pongostore and chemence ltd pongo\u00ae pla adhesive classic & . . .\nfederal trade commission , plaintiff , v . chemence , inc . , an ohio corporation , defendant .\nchemence medical products , inc . , plaintiff - counter defendant - appellant , chemence , inc . , consol plaintiff - counter defendant - appellant , v . james quinn , defendant - counter claimant - appellee .\nchemence is a leader in specialty medical adhesives with an extensive track history of developing materials based on strong technology , clinical aptitude and a solid intellectual property position . we look forward to working with the chemence team .\ncopyright \u00a9 derma + flex qs : a product of chemence medical , inc . | powered by showcase marketing\ndo not work at chemence , your job will be advertised before you are even out the door .\nwith a focus on growth and global integration , chemence has invested significant resources in cloud - b . . .\nchemence graphics presente en graphispag ' 17 compartiendo con tmz y aportando su tecnolog\u00eda . un saludo a todos . urltoken\nchemence\u2019s innovative technologies incorporate the newest ideas and the most up - to - date features in the world of graphics .\nthe beginning of an incredible legacy . \u0003 chemence ltd . remains the principal supplier to british gas to this day .\nexofin is available from chemence medical for immediate sale in two sizes , each with its own unique and innovative applicator .\nalpharetta , ga . - - chemence , a multinational leader in chemical technology with reach from malaysia to . . .\nv . & w . graphics is chemence ' s # 3 rival . v . & w . graphics was founded in null in alford , england . v . & w . graphics generates $ 50 . 2m more revenue than chemence .\nchemence has employees and is the fifth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 775 .\npioneering thinking and design from the very beginning\u0003 . chemence ltd . develops special adhesives that can seal gas mains under live conditions .\nuk - based chemence graphics group , a pan - european specialist in pre - press , flexographic and printing p . . .\nchemence creates products that reduce impacts upon climate change by reducing its operational footprints . positioned with present and futuristic planning of chemical technologies , chemence tirelessly addresses global challenges with its uncompromising commitments to marry product performance with adaptiveness to future needs , markets , and demands .\ntaking innovation to new levels . chemence , inc . becomes qs - 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( chemence ) and chemence medical products , inc . ( cmpi ) appeal the district court ' s denial of their motion for judgment as a matter of law , its denial of their motion for a new trial , and certain of its evidentiary rulings in this litigation against dr . james quinn . after consideration of the parties ' briefs , and with the benefit of oral argument , we affirm . 1\ncooke also expressed his disappointment over ftc\u2019s lawsuit , claiming that the commission made charges without fully understanding the production procedures of chemence in the us .\nalpharetta , ga . - - ( business wire ) - - chemence denies the allegations made by the ftc and affirms its man . . .\nchemence is bs en iso9001 : 2000 accredited specialising in the manufacture of anaerobics , cyanoacrylates , photopolymers , toughened acrylics , vacuum impregnation sealants , grouts and uv curing resins . the company has used its experience in formulating adhesives and sealants to develop the chemence anacure 2793 range of gas main sealants for distribution mains up to 2 bar . chemence has also developed sealants for screwed pipework sealing individual joints or multiple jointed riser pipework . the range also includes annular gap sealants for inserted pipework . the chemence gas products range is supported by a specialist product manager with full technical and laboratory support .\nchemique adhesives and sealants limited is the biggest rival of chemence . chemique adhesives and sealants limited was founded in null , and its headquarters is in walsall , england . chemique adhesives and sealants limited operates in the agricultural products industry . chemique adhesives and sealants limited has 24 more employees than chemence .\nbranching out to america . chemence inc . was formed in ohio , with the intent of becoming a distributor for companies based in the united states .\nexofin\u00ae , a fast , high viscosity , topical skin adhesive for wound closure by chemence medical , inc . , receives fda clearance for immediate sale .\nchemence dedication to its liquid photopolymer products has been the catalyst for a myriad of innovations that benefit its customers\u2019 key business objectives with solutions like genesys .\nwe are pleased to announce the appointment of carl brock as operations director for uk & germany sites . welcome to # chemence ' s team carl !\nchemence inc . is a specialty chemical company that manufactures a range of consumer and industrial adhesives , as well as liquid photopolymers and impregnation sealants . chemence is the second largest manufacturer of liquid photopolymer resins for printing plate applications in north america . manufacturing facilities are located in alpharetta , georgia and corby , england .\nwe see significant potential for a liquid embolic to be used either in conjunction with embolic coils or by itself for the treatment of aneurysms . the unique properties of chemence\nc . r . laurence has been one of chemence ' s top competitors . c . r . laurence is a private company that was founded in vernon , california in 1961 . c . r . laurence competes in the construction supplies & fittings industry . c . r . laurence has 1 , 394 more employees vs . chemence .\nchemence has been an innovative pioneer in cyanoacrylate technology for medical use . emphasis has been placed upon research and development to promote new and improved products with high performance and beneficial technology characteristics . chemence products are protected by a portfolio of patents covering various aspects of cyanoacrylate technology for medical use , including sterilization , packaging , viscosity and bio - absorbable formulations . chemence has become a world leader in medical cyanoacrylate devices and products and is committed to be at the forefront of technology in this field . chemence medical products , inc . is an fda registered manufacturer and has several products with ce marking for sales in the european union . the business is certified to iso 13485 : 2003 and has instituted a quality system to meet the requirements of the countries it does business in . chemence medical products manufactures a variety of medical products designed to improve the healthcare of people and animals throughout the world .\n\u201cpr01\u201d refers to 2 - ethylcyanoacrylate , 100 cp , super fast cure , 10 - 30 second set time , available from chemence , inc . , alpharetta , ga . 30005 .\na company is formed , and an innovator arrives . founder hugh v . cooke established chemence ltd . in the united kingdom , as a specialty manufacturer of industrial adhesives and sealants .\nover the course of my 6 years working at chemence , i was given the opportunity to learn and travel in a growing and dynamic company . i was fortunate the during my time at chemence the company was prospering and i was within that boom . i was able to gain great contacts which has enabled to gain the necessary experience to further my career progression .\nchemence stands at the quintessential forefront of manufacturing efficiencies for both industrial and consumer uses and applications . as an independent entrepreneur providing outstanding and ground - breaking chemical technologies since 1984 , chemence has boldly ventured into innovative processes for a breadth of chemical solutions : high performance instant adhesives , i . e . , cyanoacrylate or super glue ; anaerobic compounds and sealants for construction , cosmetics , graphics , manufacturing , medical , and retail applications / industries ; liquid photo polymers ; and uv curing resins . at the heart of every chemence product is polymerizable chemistry , the foundational chemical reaction that turns liquids into solids , employing curing technologies . chemence is fundamentally committed to meeting industrial and consumers\u2019 needs in applicable , efficient , and cost - effective technologies .\nchemence synthesizes governmental policies and directives , academic research and discoveries , and corporate cooperation and high - quality products . global needs will not diminish ; nutritious food for a hungry world , decreased reliance upon fossil fuels , protective policies for a battered environment . chemence is purposed , poised , and ready to deliver long - term , sustainable , and viable manufacturing solutions with excellence .\nit took me a while to adjust to the work load and the pace at which chemence moved . with constant progression and diversification , at times , i was pushed to keep up .\nchemence and cmpi ( together , the chemence parties ) raise seven issues in this appeal . first , they contend the district court erred in granting judgment as a matter of law because the oral contract between cmpi and quinn was barred by the statute of frauds . second , they assert the district court erred in excluding the testimony of the chemence parties ' attorney , robert wilson . third , the chemence parties argue the district court erred in refusing to grant judgment as a matter of law to them on quinn ' s corporate alter ego theory . fourth and fifth , they submit that the district court abused its discretion when it excluded their damages witness and permitted quinn ' s damages witness to testify . sixth , they contend quinn ' s future damages were not recoverable under georgia law and the district court should have granted judgment as a matter of law on that basis . finally , the chemence parties assert the district court should have granted their motion for a new trial on quinn ' s claim that the chemence parties acted in bad faith in bringing an action against him for violation of the georgia trade secrets act . 2\nchemence graphics division \u201cgreen ink\u201d accomplishes the job at hand with the appropriate level of durability and uv light wave frequency blockage while avoiding and minimizing all adverse impacts on human health and the environment .\nimmediate partnerships and success . chemence ltd . quickly becomes a key supplier of private - label adhesives to a number of major companies including tesco , 3m , bostik , bondo , and others .\nexpanding into new fields . chemence medical products inc . is formed , and manufactures its own product line of medical adhesives , as well as those of other medical companies , to this day .\n\u201cexofin delivers the speed , strength and innovation customers have asked for while being easy to use , \u201d said roberson . \u201cchemence medical is excited to introduce the next generation of topical skin adhesive . \u201d\n\u201csb14\u201d refers to 2 - ethylcyanoacrylate , 100 cp , 10 - 60 second set time , high strength bonds on plastic and rubber , available from chemence , inc . , alpharetta , ga . 30005 .\nestablishing a global presence . chemence purchases platemaking shops across europe , including mediaflex in spain , vw graphics and outline imaging in the uk . a strategic partnership with smurfit kappas\u2019 european trade shops is formed .\nracking up patents left and right . between 1990 and 2014 , chemence , inc . , holds a catalogue of more than 24 patents , which include proprietary processes , packaging devices , and chemical combinations .\nchemence\u2019s in - house research , testing , and development has advanced and enhanced chemical processes in an ever - changing responsiveness to global demands with staunch priorities to environmental responsibilities . preeminent chemists and technicians ensure superior and uncompromising product consistencies , performances , and qualities . chemence\u2019s facilities in both the united states and the united kingdom service clients globally . chemence\u2019s patents for products and processes include : iso 9001 : 2000 and iso 13485 , both fda registered medical devices . customers and endorsements include a spectrum of renown industries : caterpillar , chrysler , ford , frigidaire , gm , johnson controls , mack truck , phillips electronics , and zenith .\nnew home , bigger facility , brighter future . chemence inc . relocates to a 100 , 000 - square - foot manufacturing facility in georgia , and becomes the only manufacturer of cyanoacrylate in the united states .\nchemence offers an inclusive service and maintenance program with any new supply agreement , provided by our highly trained technical support team . we can also provide plate - making machinery and a full range of ancillary products .\n\u201csb20\u201d refers to 2 - ethylcyanoacrylate , 5 cp , ethyl hybrid , 0 - 20 sec set time , high strength bonds on acidic surfaces , available from chemence , inc . , alpharetta , ga . 30005 .\nchemence medical , inc . , headquartered in metropolitan atlanta , ga , has redefined the medical adhesives industry , and has become a world leader in the medical device arena since its beginning in 1994 . chemence medical manufactures and distributes adhesive - based medical devices used by many of the largest medical centers around the globe . many of the company\u2019s products are protected by a portfolio of patents covering various aspects of cyanoacrylate and mechanical technologies .\n\u201cafter spending more than two years observing and talking to healthcare professionals throughout all departments of hospitals across america , it became clear that no single topical adhesive had all of the attributes that mattered most , \u201d said jeff roberson , president of chemence medical . \u201cchemence medical has combined your feedback with the very best r & d department in the usa and created a topical skin adhesive that delivers on all of the requirements you asked for . \u201d\nthe dvgw accreditation will allow chemence product krylex \u00ae ks775 to be widely used by gas and water suppliers for both privately - owned corporations , as well as public municipalities , across europe . learn more about dvgw certifications here .\nchemence hand stamp photopolymers are specifically formulated to optimize stamp manufacturing and end user performance characteristics for the business / craft stamp market . our products , flex - stamp 50 , and polyclear 40 + cs plus share the following product characteristics .\nchemence prepress solutions that are custom designed to deliver performance and superior results for the flexographic printing industry . krylex \u00ae imaging solutions and genesys are products that cover the full gamut of imaging solutions and insure confidence in film and plate reproduction .\nthe employees who have been working at chemence ltd , corby for a number of years are friendly and welcoming . although i have no idea why these people have been working there for so many years , but i have my suspicions .\nchemence is a world leader in ultra violet light curing technology and markets its products worldwide to the print industry . \u0003our liquid photopolymers are state - of - the - art photo - initiated resins used in the flexographic and stamp making industries .\nchemence , a producer of specialised adhesives , sealants and printing plate technology , has denied the charges made by the federal trade commission ( ftc ) over the usage of the \u2018made in the usa\u2019 tag by the company on some of its products .\n, with a staff largely comprised of senior chemists , r & d ; , and product development specialists . in 2014 , chemence is one of the top suppliers of photopolymer and commercial printers to the flexographic industry both in the us and in europe .\n\u201ci believe 3m\u2019s expertise in adhesives technology and long history in the industry make it a natural fit to take this very successful brand to the next level and grow this business to its full potential , \u201d said peter battisti , vice president , marketing , chemence inc .\nspreading into more areas . chemence purchases indiana clearstamp , relocates the facility to dalton , ga , and opens a photopolymer platemaking facility for the craft and hobby industry , one of only a few of its kind in the us , under the name \u201cclearstamp by craffiti . \u201d\nchemence graphics is a world leader in liquid photopolymer flexographic printing plate technology . the recent resurgence in liquid plate technology provides the inherent benefits and features of sustainability , plate material , reclaim , water base development , fast platemaking cycle times , flexible plate configurations , and low - cost plate materials .\nst . paul , minn . - - ( business wire ) - - 3m announced today it has acquired the rite - lok global industrial adhesives product line from chemence inc . , a specialty chemical company that manufactures a range of consumer and industrial adhesives . terms of the transaction were not disclosed .\nchemence graphics group is a world leader in pre - press , flexographic , and printing plate technology . our systems are fast , easy to use , and cost - effective , while giving outstanding print quality . they are designed and continuously improved by our research & development department to meet the requirements of today\u2019s ever - evolving graphics industry\nthe single greatest thing about working at chemence is that every day you have an opportunity to improve yourself and the people around you through your work . the most inspiring aspect of this truth is that the tools required are very simple \u2013 commitment and hustle . every day we have the opportunity to go out , work hard , and create\nthe chemence parties also contend the district court erred when it excluded robert wilson , the chemence parties ' general counsel , from serving as a witness at trial . our review of the district court ' s decision here is \u201csharply limited to a search for an abuse of discretion and a determination that the findings of the trial court are fully supported by the record . \u201d mee indus . v . dow chem . co . , 608 f . 3d 1202 , 1211 ( 11th cir . 2010 ) ( quotation omitted ) . we find no such abuse of discretion . the district court accurately assessed the history of the case , including the chemence parties ' multiple representations to the court that wilson would not serve as a witness , resulting in the court ' s permitting him to continue as litigation counsel over quinn ' s objection . as a result , wilson participated in all subsequent discovery in the case . the district court was within its discretion to grant quinn ' s motion to exclude wilson as a witness .\nour primary environmental focus is to significantly reduce the amount of polyester and plastics from landfills . this effort is reinforced by employing proprietary manufacturing techniques that eliminate the needs for solvents in both manufacturing and product yields . chemence manufacturing facilities have zero solvent emissions . several patented products and processes were developed to eliminate waste while improving production time and cost .\nkrylex \u00ae photopolymers have been precisely developed to create an optimum combination of resilience , elasticity , hardness and plate wetting tension . quality and consistency are rigidly held to iso 9001 standards ensuring dependable and predictable performance . chemence has a full team of photopolymer chemist capable of developing resin of any durometer or quality , catering to your applications and needs .\nthe top 10 competitors in chemence ' s competitive set are chemique adhesives and sealants limited , c . r . laurence , v . & w . graphics , efco , nanawall , simonton windows , digg , kawneer , oldcastle buildingenvelope and prl glass systems . together they have raised over 49 . 0m between their estimated 11 . 5k employees .\nwe at chemence are pleased to make the claim that our new genesys cr24 bio - solvent inks meet the growing demand for green solutions . our ink products are measurably less harmful to the environment than most solvent based inks currently being touted in the industry . the reduced voc nature of cr24 ink provides a safe work environment for production and employees .\ns cyanoacrylate technology , development capabilities and intellectual property . micrus endovascular will be responsible for overseeing the regulatory and clinical process and will be the exclusive worldwide distributor for neurovascular products developed based on this collaborative agreement . under the terms of the agreement , micrus has made an upfront payment to chemence and will make additional payments upon achieving certain development milestones .\nchemence\u2019s innovative technologies incorporate the newest ideas and the most up - to - date features . our advancements are systematically altering industrial packaging , prepress , and flexographic films for converters , manufacturers , trade shops , and printers . continually innovating and questioning every aspect from prepress to product , has helped us meet goals and solve problems with increased performance , and sustainability .\nour efforts for greener solutions extends beyond the mere ink technology and incorporates the most efficient cartridge recycling program available for wide - format printing applications . while most manufacturers claim to recycle their cartridges , their objective is to remove them from circulation by either incinerating or dismantling . however , chemence customers experience a true recycling and reuse process of our cartridges via return credits .\n) - - chemence medical , inc . , a manufacturer and distributor of adhesive - based medical devices , announced it received food and drug administration clearance to market and sell exofin\u00ae , a new topical skin adhesive for wound closure . exofin enters the market as the fastest polymerizing 2 - octyl cyanoacrylate topical adhesive available and as the highest viscosity formulation in the industry .\nchemence has introduced its krylex \u00ae imaging solutions for the production of negative and positive films in formats up to 64\u201d wide . krylex \u00ae imaging solutions can replace an entire image - setting workflow with a chemical - free production environment . krylex \u00ae imaging solutions utilizes some of the most advanced imaging technology available , while redefining the price performance equation , delivering unmatched performance and value .\nsmall team able to make a impact and give ideas to improve . company is growing there is a lot of opportunities for career growth . current management team are mostly new to the business and working hard to change the old culture . if you want to work , do good job everyday and have a work to life balance chemence is a great place to do that .\nas the global population continues to grow , unprecedented challenges in sustainability demand innovative , efficient , and critical solutions of industry leaders . tough problems must be met squarely with critically valid solutions . chemence ' s business priority and mission statement underscore the invaluable integration of long - term thinking with application , science - driven innovation with relevance , and professional expertise with consumer ' s demands .\nchemence is a manufacturer of cyanoacrylate , anaerobic , solventborne , two - part epoxy , two - part acrylic , two - part methacrylate , and uv - curing adhesives and sealants . it is the world leader in gas - main sealing , the north american leader in vacuum - impregnation sealants and number two in the united states in the manufacture of liquid photopolymers . ( privately held )\ncompany contact : micrus endovascular corporation robert stern , president and chief operating officer 408 - 433 - 1400 ras @ urltoken or investor contact : lippert / heilshorn & associates , inc . jody cain or bruce voss , 310 - 691 - 7100 jcain @ urltoken bvoss @ urltoken or company contact : chemence medical products inc peter d . battisti , vice president marketing 770 - 664 - 6624 x 221\ni ' ve been working with chemence ltd for several years and enjoy the energy and hard - working atmosphere . management often promotes from within and allows staff to achieve higher levels . training is supported , as well as teaming with sr . level employees to improve skills . there are many who have been employed more than 10 and 15 years or even longer . management expects hard work but also acknowledges accomplishment .\nwe need not determine whether the contract could have been performed within one year because the evidence was sufficient for a reasonable jury to find that quinn rendered part performance and thus the oral agreement was removed from the statute of frauds . it is undisputed that quinn continued to perform his duties , which the chemence parties accepted\u2014indeed , they continued paying him his $ 4 , 000 consulting fee , consistent with the terms of the alleged oral agreement . quinn provided medical and scientific advice , conducted testing to support the chemence parties ' submissions to the fda , answered customers ' questions , and met with fda representatives , all after the written agreement had expired . in addition , the jury was permitted to credit quinn ' s testimony that when he was solicited to perform consulting work for a competitor , he refused and continued to put his best efforts into his work for the chemence parties because he was entitled to commissions . according to quinn , he notified the chemence parties of the solicitation immediately and they expressed concern that he would leave . these and other facts recounted by the district court show there was sufficient evidence on which a reasonable jury could find the oral contract fell within the part performance exception to the statute of frauds . see hemispherx biopharma , inc . v . mid - s . capital , inc . , 690 f . 3d 1216 , 1226\u201327 ( 11th cir . 2012 ) ( \u201cthe question of whether there has been part performance sufficient to warrant application of this exception to the statute of frauds is generally one for the jury . \u201d ( citing hathaway v . bishop , 449 s . e . 2d 318 , 320 ( ga . ct . app . 1994 ) ) ) .\ncomplementary acquisitions such as this support 3m\u2019s growth strategy to expand its core adhesives business . \u201cthe addition of chemence\u2019s industrial adhesives , sold under the rite - lok brand , broadens our robust industrial adhesives product portfolio , \u201d said patrick deconinck , division vice president , industrial adhesives and tapes division . \u201cthe widely recognized rite - lok brand complements 3m\u2019s product line and expands the depth and breadth of our offering in the area of specialty structural adhesives . \u201d\nas one of the world ' s premier leaders in liquid photopolymer chemence strategically aligned itself with the most advanced technological leader in rip software , creating a powerful ps6 krylex \u00ae edition package capable of producing high end film negatives or positives in a chemical free production environment . our vast experience in the screen and flexo industry combined with the software manufacturer\u2019s unique mim technology produces maximum production reliability with consistent processing of composite pdf and separated pdf files ( pdf x - 1a ) .\nthe chemence parties acknowledge there was an oral agreement with quinn but contend that agreement was unenforceable under georgia ' s statute of frauds . see o . c . g . a . \u00a7 13 - 5 - 30 . their argument consists primarily of two points . first , quinn argued at trial that the oral agreement included the terms of his prior written agreement with cmpi . according to the chemence parties , some of those terms could not have been performed within one year . see id . \u00a7 13 - 5 - 30 ( 5 ) ( statute of frauds applies to \u201c [ a ] ny agreement that is not to be performed within one year from the making thereof\u201d ) . second , the chemence parties insist quinn cannot avail himself of the part performance exception to the statute of frauds because his actions must have been both \u201cconsistent with the presence of [ the alleged oral ] contract and inconsistent with the [ absence ] of [ it ] . \u201d morgan v . am . ins . managers , inc . , 521 s . e . 2d 676 , 678 ( ga . ct . app . 1999 ) ( quotation omitted ) ; see o . c . g . a . \u00a7 13 - 5 - 31 ( 3 ) ( statute of frauds does not apply \u201c [ w ] here there has been such part performance of the contract as would render it a fraud of the party refusing to comply if the court did not compel a performance\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 .\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 . )\ncurrent assignee ( the listed assignees may be inaccurate . google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list . )\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 . )\norganic dyes or closely - related compounds for producing dyes , e . g . pigments ; mordants ; lakes\ndyestuff salts , e . g . salts of acid dyes with basic dyes of cationic dyes with organic acids or with inorganic complex acids\na cyanoacrylate - based adhesive composition is disclosed . the cyanoacrylate - based adhesive composition includes a cyanoacrylate monomer , and a bleachable dye including a michler ' s hydrol cation or derivatized michler ' s hydrol cation , paired with a non - nucleophilic anion that provides a stable color to the cyanoacrylate - based adhesive .\nthis application claims the benefit of u . s . provisional patent application ser . no . 60 / 824 , 970 , filed on sep . 8 , 2006 , which is incorporated by reference herein .\nthe present disclosure relates generally to color change cyanoacrylate adhesives and methods of using the same .\ncyanoacrylate adhesives , also known as \u201csuper glues , \u201d are a versatile family of adhesives known to cure in seconds and provide strong adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces . in spite of these noteworthy attributes , several issues exist that limit the popularity of this adhesive class with consumers .\none issue with cyanoacrylate adhesives is that these adhesives bond instantly with skin . this issue is compounded by the fact that cyanoacrylate adhesives are usually colorless and difficult to observe when applied to a substrate . the inability of the end - user to observe where the adhesive is ( or is not ) , as well as whether the adhesive is cured , often leads to unintended bonding of skin to itself or other substrates .\nsome cyanoacrylate adhesives are lightly tinted to provide the end - user some ability to discriminate where the adhesive has and has not been applied . however , these color tints are often so light that a thinly applied adhesive layer is not perceptible . increasing the intensity of color tint so that the thinly applied adhesive layer is perceptible , results in the cured adhesive remaining visible on the completed project which may be objectionable to the consumer .\nin an exemplary implementation , cyanoacrylate - based adhesive compositions are disclosed that include a cyanoacrylate monomer and a bleachable dye such as , for example , a michler ' s hydrol cation or michler ' s hydrol cation derivative , that provides a stable color to the uncured cyanoacrylate - based adhesive when paired with a non - nucleophilic anion .\nin another exemplary implementation , the method includes combining an appropriately stabilized cyanoacrylate monomer with a bleachable dye such as , for example , a michler ' s hydrol cation or derivatized michler ' s hydrol cation paired with a non - nucleophilic anion to form a dye pair . the stabilized cyanoacrylate monomer and dye pair forms a cyanoacrylate - based adhesive composition . the dye pair provides a stable color to the cyanoacrylate - based adhesive composition .\nthese and other aspects of the adhesives according to the subject invention will become readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art from the following detailed description together with the examples .\naccordingly , the present disclosure is directed to color change cyanoacrylate adhesives and methods of using the same . in particular , the cyanoacrylate adhesive is colored in the uncured state and becomes colorless or light - colored upon cure . in another embodiment , the cyanoacrylate adhesive is a first color in the uncured state and changes to a second color upon cure . these color change adhesives can allow the end - user to easily observe the lay of the adhesive as it is dispensed , and additionally , affords a means of visually assessing uniformity of bond lines , as well as determining where excess adhesive has been applied . these color change adhesives can allow the end - user a means of indicating the state - of - the - cure of the adhesive . in one example , if during the gluing operation the adhesive is colored , it is not cured , and accordingly , when said adhesive is fully cured , it is colorless or lightly colored . normally if exposed adhesive is colorless or lightly colored it is sufficiently cured so that it may be touched without fear of bonding to the skin . while the present invention is not so limited , an appreciation of various aspects of the invention will be gained through a discussion of the examples provided below .\nunless otherwise indicated , all numbers expressing feature sizes , amounts , and physical properties used in the specification and claims are to be understood as being modified in all instances by the term \u201cabout . \u201d accordingly , unless indicated to the contrary , the numerical parameters set forth in the following specification and attached claims are approximations that all variation depending upon the desirable properties sought to be obtained by those skilled in the art utilizing the teachings disclosed herein .\nthe recitation of numerical ranges by endpoints includes all numbers subsumed within that range ( e . g . 1 to 5 includes 1 , 1 . 5 , 2 , 2 . 75 , 3 , 3 . 80 , 4 , and 5 ) and any range within that range .\nas used in this specification and the appended claims , the singular forms \u201ca\u201d , \u201can\u201d , and \u201cthe\u201d encompass embodiments having plural referents , unless the content clearly dictates otherwise . as used in this specification and the appended claims , the term \u201cor\u201d is generally employed in its sense including \u201cand / or\u201d unless the content clearly dictates otherwise .\nthe term \u201cpolymer\u201d will be understood to include polymers , copolymers ( e . g . , polymers formed using two or more different monomers ) , oligomers and combinations thereof , as well as polymers , oligomers , or copolymers that can be formed in a miscible blend .\nthe term \u201calkyl\u201d refers to a straight or branched chain monovalent hydrocarbon radical optionally containing one or more heteroatomic substitutions independently selected from s , o , si , or n . alkyl groups generally include those with one to twenty atoms or from one to ten atoms . alkyl groups may be unsubstituted or substituted with those substituents that do not interfere with the specified function of the composition . substituents include alkoxy , hydroxy , mercapto , amino , alkyl substituted amino , or halo , for example . examples of \u201calkyl\u201d as used herein include , but are not limited to , methyl , ethyl , n - propyl , n - butyl , n - pentyl , isobutyl , and isopropyl , and the like .\nthe phrase \u201cstable color\u201d will be understood to mean that a color or color intensity that visually persists for at least 14 days as measured by the test method described in the examples herein . for example , a flowable cyanoacrylate adhesive is said to possess a \u201cstable color\u201d if the color or color intensity ( e . g . , blue color ) visually persists for at least 14 days in a sealed container . in some embodiments , the samples remain usefully colored for a period of at least six months , or at least 1 year , or at least 2 years .\nunlike conventional ph indicators which are sequentially reversible , i . e . , reversing color upon sequential exposure alternately to acid and to base , the bleachable dyes of the present invention tend to bleach irreversibly when formulated in color change cyanoacrylate compositions .\nthe cyanoacrylate - based adhesive composition described herein includes a cyanoacrylate monomer and a bleachable dye cation paired with a non - nucleophilic anion that provides the bleachable dye with a stable color . as this cyanoacrylate - based adhesive cures , it becomes colorless or lightly colored . in many embodiments , the bleachable dye cation paired with a non - nucleophilic anion is blended with the cyanoacrylate monomer prior to being applied to a substrate . in some embodiments , the bleachable dye cation paired with a non - nucleophilic anion is not blended with the cyanoacrylate monomer before the cyanoacrylate monomer is disposed on a substrate . in these embodiments , the bleachable dye cation paired with a non - nucleophilic anion can be disposed on the substrate and then the cyanoacrylate monomer is disposed on the bleachable dye cation paired with a non - nucleophilic anion .\nthe bleachable dye cation or cations can be chosen to produce any color , as desired . in many embodiments , the bleachable dye cation produces a blue or deep blue color . in many embodiments , the bleachable dye cation is formed from a michler ' s hydrol ( i . e . , 4 , 4\u2032 - bis ( dimethylamino ) benzhydrol ) or a derivative thereof .\nmichler ' s hydrol or 4 , 4\u2032 - bis ( dimethylamino ) benzhydrol ) is commercially available ( from sigma - aldrich , st . louis , mo . 63103 ) and has the following chemical structure :\nmichler ' s hydrol is a dye base and is colorless in its free ( pure ) form , and because this dye base by virtue of its amine substituents is nucleophilic , and as such will cause immediate polymerization of cyanoacrylate monomer , it is acidified prior to introduction into the cyanoacrylate described herein . when acidified , michler ' s hydrol cation provides a blue ( cyan ) color : the color intensity varying with the acidified dye concentration . selection of the appropriate acid stabilizer or non - nucleophilic anion to maintain dye ( color ) stability upon aging is described below . while not being bound by any particular theory , it is believed that michler ' s hydrol cation is a dye that is degraded ( e . g . , bleached ) concomitant with curing of the cyanoacrylate adhesive composition .\nderivatized michler ' s hydrol can be used for the bleachable dye cation . useful derivatized michler ' s hydrols include , for example , the following molecules :\n( it is believed that this compound is converted by proton addition to the methylene group into the same bleachable dye cation as provided by the preceding structure . )\nthese michler ' s hydrol derivatives are either commercially available or described in u . s . pat . nos . or publication nos . 4 , 407 , 960 ; 3 , 874 , 884 ; 3 , 856 , 552 ; 4 , 006 , 018 ; 3 , 646 , 135 ; and 2005 - 1488010 , all of which are incorporated by reference herein .\nthe bleachable dye cation can be present in the cyanoacrylate adhesive in any useful amount . in many embodiments , the bleachable dye cation can be present in the cyanoacrylate adhesive in an amount from 1 ppm or greater , or 10 ppm or greater , or 50 ppm or greater , or 100 ppm or greater , or 250 ppm or greater , or 500 ppm or greater , or 1000 ppm or greater . in some embodiments , the bleachable dye cation can be present in the cyanoacrylate adhesive in an amount from 1 ppm to 1000 ppm , or from 10 to 500 ppm , or from 1 to 100 ppm .\nthe hammett acidity function is applied to pure or nearly pure acids , a situation extremely different from the use in solution in a cyanoacrylate monomer . it is appropriate therefore to evaluate acid strengths in a polar organic solvent by a means analogous to ordinary aqueous buffer systems , which depend on the strength of the acids employed .\nanhydrous \u201csulfolane\u201d ( tetramethylene sulfone ; tetrahydrothiophene - 1 , 1 - dioxide ; cas rn 126 - 33 - 0 ) , is an acid - inert non - dissociating good solvent of high dielectric constant , 44 , ( e . m . arnett & c . f . douty , j . amer . chem . soc . , 86 409 ( 1964 ) ) , and has the further advantage that the melting point is a sensitive measure of its water content ( r . l . burwell jr & c . h . langford , j . amer . chem . soc . , 81 3799 ( 1959 ) ) . although requiring rigorous purification to remove traces of water , and impurities that are severely discolored by strong acids , it does appear to yield simple buffer and color - indicator equilibria .\ntherefore we create the non - aqueous analog of the common buffer system by combining equimolar amounts of a very strong acid and its salt in anhydrous sulfolane , and evaluate the buffered acid ' s strength by means of an acidity indicator , i . ( for such an aqueous 1 : 1 buffer the aqueous ph is equal to the pk a for the aqueous acid . ) the procedure to conduct such measurements is described in detail in the test methods section of this disclosure . strength of an acid buffer of any composition may for simplicity be expressed by means of the ratio of molar extinction coefficients , \u2208 , and \u2208 * , where \u2208 is the molar extinction coefficient of an acidity indicator , i , in the acid - free solvent , sulfolane , and \u2208 * is the apparent molar extinction coefficient of that acidity indicator in a buffered test solution ( as described in the test methods section ) according to the following equations : extinction ratio = \u2208 * / \u2208\u2550 n and ( \u2208\u2212\u2208 * ) / \u2208 = c = ( 1\u2212 n )\nfor an equimolar ( 1 : 1 ) buffer , for which the strength ratio , e = ( \u2208\u2212\u2208 * ) / \u2208 ( for a specified acidity indicator , i ) , e expresses the strength of the acid itself . to exhibit this relative to the strength of the conjugate acid , ih + , of the acidity indicator it is convenient to use the familiar negative logarithmic form : pa = \u2212log ( e / n ) = + log ( n / e ) .\ngiven a \u201cpk i \u201d for the ( conjugate acid ) strength of an acidity indicator , the strength of a buffer ' s acid on that scale becomes \u201cpk a \u201d , where \u201cpk a \u201d = \u201cpk i \u201d + pa . such a single self - consistent scale is provided computationally for all of the acidity indicators as described under indicators in the test methods section .\nfor a workable carbon - acid the strength ratio , e , defined as ( \u2208\u2212\u2208 * ) / \u2208 , for a chosen 1 : 1 buffer system in the sulfolane solvent described above , is greater than 0 . 1 ( corresponding to \u201cpk a \u201d < + 2 . 0 ) , preferably greater than 0 . 25 ( corresponding to \u201cpk a \u201d < + 1 . 5 ) when the indicator i is 4 - methoxy - 2 - nitroaniline . for a workable non - carbon - acid , for example an oxyacid , the acid strength ratio e , as measured in the sulfolane solvent described above , is greater than 0 . 2 , preferably greater than 0 . 5 ( corresponding to \u201cpk a \u201d < \u22121 . 0 ) , when the indicator is 4 - chloro - 2 - nitroaniline , or more preferably greater than 0 . 50 ( corresponding to \u201cpk a \u201d < \u22122 . 3 ) when the indicator is 2 - chloro - 6 - nitroaniline , or even more preferably greater than 0 . 5 ( corresponding to \u201cpk a \u201d < \u22125 . 4 ) when the indicator is 2 , 6 - dinitroaniline . the mathematically equivalent acid strength measure , \u201cpk a \u201d , applicable to all buffer ratios , is described in the test methods section . it enables the strength ratio , e , to be ascertained by means of titration .\ncarbon - acids differ qualitatively in being extremely much weaker than acids bearing the acidic hydrogen on , for example , oxygen or nitrogen , as is well established in the scientific literature . it is unusual for a carbon - acid to possess sufficient acid strength to be measurable using the nitrated aniline acidity indicators utilized herein . for a carbon - acid to be this strong it is necessary that its anion be non - nucleophilic . as compared to the strong non - carbon - acids which homopolymerize epoxy compounds , the observation that these relatively weaker carbon - acids also homopolymerize epoxy compounds demonstrates the comparably non - nucleophilic nature of their anions .\nthe non - nucleophilic anion can include an \u03b1 , \u03b2 - highly fluorinated or perfluorinated ( c 1 - c 8 ) alkylsulfonate anion . in further embodiments , the non - nucleophilic anions include those derived from bis ( \u03b1 , \u03b2 - highly fluorinated or perfluorinated - sulfonyl ) methane , tris ( \u03b1 , \u03b2 - highly fluorinated or perfluorinated - alkylsulfonyl ) methane , bis ( \u03b1 , \u03b2 - highly fluorinated or perfluorinated - alkylsulfonyl ) imide , or mixtures thereof . in yet further embodiments , the non - nucleophilic anion may be formed from trifluoromethanesulfonic acid , nonafluorobutanesulfonic acid , fluorosulfonic acid , bis ( trifluoromethanesulfonyl ) methane ( methylene disulfone ) , bis ( trifluoromethanesulfonyl ) imide ( imide acid ) , bis ( pentafluoroethanesulfonyl ) imide ( ethylimide acid ) , tris ( trifluoromethanesulfonyl ) methane ( methide acid ) , boron trifluoride bis - acetic acid , and other boron trifluoride complexes such as the etherate , methanol , propanol , and tetrahydrofuran derivatives . similar reagents that react , decompose , or hydrolyze to form any of the above recited acids are also useful . combinations of the acids from which the aforementioned non - nucleophilic anions are derived may also be useful in the practice of this invention . in some embodiments , the non - nucleophilic anion is formed from trifluoromethanesulfonic acid , methide acid , boron trifluoride methanol , boron trifluoride bis - acetic acid , imide acid , and / or ethylimide acid . in certain preferred embodiments , the non - nucleophilic anion is formed from imide acid , boron trifluoride bis - acetic acid , and / or methide acid .\nthe non - nucleophilic anion can be present in the cyanoacrylate adhesive in any useful amount . in many embodiments , the acid of the non - nucleophilic anion can be present in the cyanoacrylate adhesive in an acid / dye mol ratio from 1 to 5 , or from 1 to 2 . 5 . in certain embodiments , the acid of the non - nucleophilic anion can be present in the cyanoacrylate adhesive in an acid / dye mol ratio from 1 to 5 , or from 1 to 3 , or from 1 . 5 to 2 . 5 . with careful formulation , the presence of lesser amounts ( equivalents ) of certain nucleophilic anions may sometimes be tolerated .\ncyanoacrylate adhesives described herein include , for example , 2 - cyanoacrylates such as , for example , methyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , ethyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , propyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , isopropyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , butyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , isobutyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , amyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , hexyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , cyclohexyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , octyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , 2 - ethylhexyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , allyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , propargyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , phenyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , benzyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , methoxyethyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , ethoxyethyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , tetrahydrofulfuryl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , 2 - chloroethyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , 3 - chloropropyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , 2 - chlorobutyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , 2 , 2 , 2 - trifluoroethyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , hexafluoroisopropyl - 2 - cyanoacrylate , and / or the like . in many embodiments , these reactants are substantially / effectively anhydrous .\nthe cyanoacrylate - based adhesive compositions described herein are liquid or gels ( if a sufficient amount of thickener is combined ) prior to curing . in many embodiments , the liquid or flowable cyanoacrylate - based adhesive compositions have a viscosity in a range from 1 to 5000 cp , as desired .\nthe color change 2 - cyanoacrylate - based adhesive composition described herein can optionally include an additional colorant , a radical polymerization stabilizer , a thickener , a curing accelerator , a crosslinker , a plasticizer and / or a thixotropic agent , as desired . desirably all additives should be substantially anhydrous and free of nucleophilic compounds that may be deleterious to the bleachable color stability , the viscosity stability or both . furthermore , the selection of the acidic compounds influence curing speed and product life of 2 - cyanoacrylate - based compositions . thus , selection of their suitable amounts to be added and combination can be determined by taking into account target curing performance , product life , color change performance and various other aspects ."]}
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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 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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positioned to become the dominant leader in providing relationship banking software solutions to financial institutions , \u201d said doyl burkett , partner , kayne partners .\n\u201cwe\u2019re proud to galvanize our strong partnership with both vistara capital partners and beedie capital partners as we execute on our growth plans , \u201d said zafin founder and group ceo , al karim somji . \u201cwe continue to add top tier banks to our growing client list . with our proven platform strategy and recent additions to our executive leadership team , we have a tremendous opportunity to gain substantial market share moving forward .\n\u201cour advanced revenue management offering leverages alixpartners\u2019 proprietary analytics to support the development and delivery of customer - centric offerings \u2013 from customer segmentation , target value proposition development and pricing optimization to target customer experience design , target architecture design and solutions configuration and implementation , \u201d said seth rosensweig , managing director at alixpartners . \u201cwith zafin\u2019s mirevenue solution , we have the ability to more easily operationalize segment - oriented bundled offerings without disruptive and costly impact to core systems . \u201d\nour first installation at hdfc bank in india won the financial times banker award for best implementation in a retail bank in 2007 . since then , we have completed dozens of installations across the globe and have scaled to as many as 40 million transactions per day at a single site - specific installation . in total , zafin labs ' solutions are deployed in 18 different countries and that number will more than double in the next year based on future planned deployments alone .\nhe\u2019s the trusted friend you could always rely on . but the game\u2019s changed . learn more about his story and how we can help .\nyou can\u2019t rely on gut alone . we can help . check your gut >\nmajority of the technology fast 50 winners are from ontario ( 29 ) , followed by qu\u00e9bec ( 9 ) and british columbia ( 8 ) , with the balance of the winners coming from alberta ( 4 ) . these levels are consistent with past years .\nboth pointclickcare ( wescom solutions ) and solium have placed on the list 7 years .\n5n plus , avigilon , ibwave , real matters , and solace systems have ranked on the list 5 times consecutively from 2010 to 2014 .\nalmost half of the ctw winners ( 7 companies ) are from ontario , followed by bc ( 4 ) , quebec ( 3 ) and nova scotia ( 1 ) .\n8 of this year ' s fast 50 winners have been selected as ctw winners in past years , including 2013 ctw winners : uken games and hootsuite .\nthe ctw category had the highest number of recipients with 15 companies receiving the honour in 2014 .\ngeotab inc . , global relay , hootsuite , pointclickcare and shopify were recognized with the leadership award for growth , market attractiveness and effective management .\na complete list winners in the technology fast 50 , companies - to - watch and leadership award categories is available here .\nabout deloitte deloitte , one of canada ' s leading professional services firms , provides audit , tax , consulting , and financial advisory services . deloitte llp , an ontario limited liability partnership , is the canadian member firm of deloitte touche tohmatsu limited .\ndeloitte refers to one or more of deloitte touche tohmatsu limited , a uk private company limited by guarantee , and its network of member firms , each of which is a legally separate and independent entity . please see urltoken for a detailed description of the legal structure of deloitte touche tohmatsu limited and its member firms .\n1 the survey respondents are largely not in the cybersecurity field , but the views of a select group of fast growing technology companies provides a unique data set that likely indicates industry trends .\nyou have previously logged in with a different account . to link your accounts , please re - authenticate .\ndeloitte refers to one or more of deloitte touche tohmatsu limited , a uk private company limited by guarantee ( \u201cdttl\u201d ) , its network of member firms , and their related entities . dttl and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities . dttl ( also referred to as \u201cdeloitte global\u201d ) does not provide services to clients . please see urltoken to learn more about our global network of member firms .\na subscription is required to activate this feature . contact us for more info .\nrelationship pricing systems are helping a handful of banks to price products and services\u9810 boon to customers ' and banks ' bottom lines .\nrelationship pricing is emerging as a central strategy in banking . retail banks ' increased emphasis on fee - based business , targeted marketing , customer segmentation and profitability analysis is resulting in complex fee schemes . banks are looking for a way to efficiently implement these pricing schemes . the report , , explores how this technology is helping financial institutions execute fee strategies .\nrelationship pricing systems help financial institutions deliver better customer service and billing statements that are easy to understand . this report compares four transaction pricing systems that simplify and automate the complex and burdensome task of fee setting for the many bank and financial products and services . it examines variable fee schedules for product bundles , loyalty programs , and negotiated discounts . the report focuses on transaction pricing systems that enables a full , hierarchically - based relationship pricing strategy .\nin the 21st century , banks are focusing on strengthening relationships and maximizing the profitability of each customer ,\nsays neil katkov , author of the report .\nfull - function fee pricing engines are emerging as a powerful tool to support relationship pricing and cement customer relationships , both on the retail and corporate side .\nthe 28 - page report contains three figures and 12 tables . a table of contents is available here .\nscroll down until you see the ' scripting ' section . select the ' enable ' radio button for ' active scripting ' .\nneed more ? an annual subscription to the banker provides a wealth of banking and finance knowledge covering a wide range of countries , markets and profiles . click here to find out more .\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 .\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 .\ngreat and interesting technology , needs to improve in business model and culture to succeed .\ndecisions and control are within an extremely limited number of resources in the company . knowledge and information are kept overbearingly secure and within a specific group of people . no delegation or empowerment .\nneed to communicate the strategy better to the team . empowering the employees to perform their duties is a must to succeed .\nno job security - there were lay offs every month and the company has lost most of the talents highly biased - employees with good contacts with manager / top management get better benefits / travel / promotions and the rest are treated otherwise irrespective of the work being done hopeless hr policies the wait would be over an year to get the annual increments and bonuses . no transparency in process and policies and the employees are kept in dark all the time .\n- significant flexibility , work - from - home options . - fantastic office environment in vancouver . - multi - national team environment , which is very collaborative . - opportunity to take on projects in the organization that improve functions and make processes more efficient .\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 .\na little isolated - - culture is in the midst of a positive change .\n- constant change in management - no job security or stability - higher management does not keep its words ( tells people no more layoffs , and then a month later . . . more layoffs ) - no transparency and very hierarchical\nduring the slow times when new projects had not started , left senior experienced employees stranded with nothing . it was difficult to function daily with such anxiety about job security . job growth very minimal .\nclearly address the concerns you know your staff have . use the skill set of available employees . plan and manage better . middle management leans towards favorites instead of skill sets of employees .\nlot of politics ! not a place to learn and grow ! many people have been layed off recently . please don ' t join !\nlegacy exists ( as it tends to ) in a fifteen - year - old company . seems to be at a pivotal moment ( though this is ultimately positive , it can effect day - to - day ) has many amenities , but missing healthy snacks in the lunch room .\nstart taking more strategic decisions and stick to it . stop making constant pivots like a early stage startup . it is high time consider the company as a mature one as it has been 15 years in the industry\nexplore the many benefits of having a premium branded profile on glassdoor , like increased influence and advanced analytics .\nto continue to be the leader with most innovative solutions in relationship pricing and billing for the financial services market .\nto provide our clients and partners an opportunity to generate net new shareholder value by . . .\nupload a resume to easily apply to jobs from anywhere . it ' s simple to set up .\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 .\nkayne partners is a leading provider of capital and connections to rapidly growing companies in north america . since its inception more than a decade ago , it has invested over $ 600 million in platform investments and add - on acquisitions . kayne partners seeks to partner with driven entrepreneurs as a non - control minority investor and provide transformative capital to these high growth companies . kayne partners is the growth private equity group of kayne anderson capital advisors , l . p . urltoken\nbased on the vast experience of its people and strong business know - how , intelli is a specialized it firm , focusing on the telecom , financial , utilities and services sectors with presence in greece , south east europe and middle east - africa .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nmany financial institutions have long struggled with the ability to develop and operationalize highly granular customer segmentation programs and customized product and pricing bundles \u2013 even as consumers appear to have come to expect and demand this level of customization . such data is typically difficult to access \u2013 inhibiting speed of analysis , while inflexible legacy core banking systems often limit the ability of banks to operationalize customer segmentation programs of any significant granularity , due to high costs and long development cycles .\nwith the arm / mirevenue solution , financial institutions can now more easily pursue the delivery of innovative segment - based offerings to the marketplace , while avoiding the costly and time - consuming task of making major changes to core systems .\n\u201cto address margin compression , the financial services industry needs to innovate using technology solutions that provide the ability to experiment with alternative pricing models that more closely align value with services in the eyes of an individual customer , \u201d said teresa epperson , managing director at alixpartners .\ncontinued rosensweig , \u201cgiving financial services providers the ability to innovate \u2013 freed from many of the constraints related to the core systems without having to replace them \u2013 is essential to staying competitive in today\u2019s rapidly evolving marketplace . \u201d\nour flexible software suite , mirevenue , is a complete product and pricing lifecycle management ( pplm ) platform \u2013 a \u201cstart - to - finish\u201d view of the way banks bring products to market quickly and easily with a focus on revenue enhancement .\nour global client base includes many of the world\u2019s largest and most respected tier - 1 banks , all of whom are referenceable . with a presence in more than 40 countries , mirevenue routinely generates 100 % roi in under 12 months .\n\u00a9 2017 alixpartners , llp . alixpartners is not a certified public accounting firm and is not authorized to practice law or provide legal services .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nfind the latest high - quality jobs , direct from employer websites . handmade in canada .\neluta ' s star ratings reflect our confidence in recommending an employer . ratings are based on criteria our editors use for the canada ' s top 100 employers\nproject , plus 20 regional and special - interest competitions we manage . we also consider programs for entry - level employees from the career directory\nproject , plus recent recruitment activity . ratings assigned by algorithm , without human intervention .\nour clients come from all over the world and include a soon - to - be - announced tier - 1 global bank , standard chartered bank , seb , hdfc bank , z\u00fcrcher kantonalbank ( zkb ) , indusind bank , and the national bank of abu dhabi .\nwe are a team of engineers , business analysts , consultants and financial professionals who are dedicated to creating and providing the most innovative solutions in relationship - based pricing to the financial services marketplace . our deep domain expertise in pricing , billing and loyalty management in a financial environment enables us to deliver the highest value solutions to our clients . we achieve this by creating an atmosphere that drives innovation and entrepreneurship within the company , while striving to build lasting relationships among our clients and partners .\nas a modular system , mirevenue can be deployed incrementally to suit any specific business need or environment . no matter what deployment approach is implemented , mirevenue can easily scale to address future business needs .\nvistara capital partners provides highly flexible growth debt and growth equity financing solutions to mid - later stage technology companies across north america . vistara\u2019s typical investment size ranges from $ 3 million to $ 10 million per portfolio company . managed and funded by seasoned technology finance and operating executives , \u201cvistara\u201d ( sanskrit for \u201cexpansion\u201d ) is focused on enabling the growth and expansion of companies it partners with . for more information , please visit urltoken .\nbeedie capital partners (\nbcp\n) is the non - real estate investment arm of beedie development group , the largest private industrial land owner , developer and landlord in british columbia . bcp seeks to deploy private equity and private debt by collaborating with ambitious operators of high - growth public and private companies . bcp is managed by bond capital , a leading mezzanine finance provider to established companies across north america . please also visit urltoken and urltoken for further details .\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 .\nour solution partners bring unique and market - leading technology capabilities that seamlessly integrate with and complement nomis\u2019 platform & services to deliver exclusive , industry first solutions .\nicon advisory group , ltd . is the consumer lending and mortgage industry\u2019s innovator for competitive lending analytics providing near - real time pricing and volume analytics . timely , reliable and specific information delivered to lenders supports their ability to manage margin , assess risk , benchmark operations and strategically grow share . for more information about icon , visit urltoken\nnomis and icon advisory are collaborating to bring rich borrower insights and targeted pricing actions based on near - real time visibility into us consumer lending and mortgage transactions . icon advisory provides near - real time visibility into transaction - level competitive pricing , volumes and performance by capturing 75 % of us home equity transactions and 80 % of us mortgage transactions . by tightly integrating this critical information into nomis\u2019 next generation platform , leading home equity and mortgage lenders are driving better results through smarter and faster pricing decisions .\nnomis helps retail banks deliver win - win customer engagement through price optimization , customer - centric offers , and omni - channel sales enablement . about nomis \u00bb\nseparating customer billing from core systems can have dramatic effects on the bottom line \u2013 a study by boston consulting group at one bank found that 17 % of clients were unprofitable .\nsecond qf in our # worldcup / # fintech polls . switzerland vs england . vote here : h urltoken h urltoken\ncountry spotlight : france a la vie en rose . urltoken # fintech # innovation # finserv # digital # paytech urltoken\ncase study : @ dbsbank a the edge . urltoken # fintech # banking # bankingtech # innovation urltoken\ncity spotlight : tech bin ein berliner . urltoken # fintech # blockchain # innovation # berlin\nsign up for the free daily newsletter and receive all the fintech goodness straight to your inbox .\ncheck out the upcoming editions of the banking technology magazine and the events it will be distributed at .\nall the industry analysis , reports , white papers , webinars , infographics , videos and other contents in one place .\nget your brand out there \u2013 explore commercial and advertising opportunities with fintech futures .\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 .\nthe company intends to use the funds to expand its international sales and marketing efforts , as well as accelerate product roadmap .\ncongratulations to the 2018 vision to reality awards winners and finalists ! the winners and finalists were selected by an independent panel of judges .\nall of the organizations selected have demonstrated innovative thinking and problem solving , creating solutions that have challenged convention , turning their vision into a reality .\nwe ' d like to thank all the amazing organizations that applied to this year ' s awards program for their participation and for being part of canada\u2019s innovation story .\nexplore our winners ' and finalists ' innovations in each of the four v2r awards categories below .\neach of our finalists demonstrated a new idea that ' s adding value to people , business or society . they challenged convention and turned their vision into a reality . we ' d like to thank all the amazing organizations who applied to this year ' s award program , for their participation and for being part of canada\u2019s innovation story . explore our finalists ' innovations in each of the award categories below .\ndigging into the key digital trends and topics that can help make your business transformation a reality .\nthe art of mining is a photography competition hosted by pwc canada that highlights the positive impact the mining community is delivering in canada and around the world .\n\u00a9 2015 - 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 .\nthe new platform is part of a total core banking transformation that cimb bank is currently implementing with the goal of creating one unified platform across geographies . cimb bank won core banking system initiative of the year awards from asian banking & finance for their country level implementations for thailand and malaysia .\nto learn more about cimb bank\u2019s innovative banking platform , please register for the upcoming webinar \u201cproduct and pricing innovations that enable relationship banking . \u201d the webinar will be held on september 13 , 2012 at 3 : 00 p . m . myt ( 7 : 00 a . m . utc / gmt ) .\nplease visit urltoken to register . the webinar will be available on - demand after september 13 th .\nthe following nominations were first selected as finalists by the average scores of more than 120 first - round judges . finalist nominations were then reviewed and rated again by the more than 40 members of five specialized final - judging committees , and their average scores determined the gold , silver and bronze stevie award placements of the finalists . the results were announced at the 13th annual awards dinner on friday , november 18 in new york city .\ngrand stevie award trophies were presented to the five organizations that won the most gold , silver and bronze stevies in the 2016 competition , with a gold stevie win counting for three points , a silver stevie win for two points , and a bronze stevie win for 1 . 5 points . the grand stevie winners are\nfemale entrepreneur of the year - business products - 11 to 2 , 500 employees - computer software gold stevie winner : tapinfluence , boulder , co usa : promise phelon , ceo silver stevie winner : sevone , inc . , boston , ma usa : tanya bakalov , co - founder , chief of staff bronze stevie winners : gurucul , los angeles , ca usa : saryu nayyar , ceo rainmaker , alpharetta , ga usa : tammy farley , president and co - founder replicon , redwood city , ca usa : lakshmi raj , co - ceo\nfemale entrepreneur of the year - business products - 11 to 2 , 500 employees - all other industries gold stevie winner : jeunesse global , lake mary , fl usa : wendy lewis : empowering people to live a better life silver stevie winners : ivvy pty ltd , gold coast , qld , australia : lauren hall , founder and ceo suji ' s korean cuisine , omaha , ne usa : suji park : promoter of culinary reciprocity bronze stevie winners : actuated medical inc . , bellefonte , pa usa : maureen l . mulvihill , co - founder grupo vi - da , ciudad aut\u00f3noma de buenos aires , argentina : viviana zocco and her book ecosystem mequilibrium , boston , ma usa : jan bruce : business , wellness and resilience builder\nfemale entrepreneur of the year - business services - 10 or less employees - advertising , marketing , and public relations gold stevie winner : mirus promotions , inc . , san diego , ca usa : julie c seal - investing in people , programs and relationships for growth silver stevie winners : headmark , sydney , australia : sharne patient , co - founder thought bubble , brisbane , qld , australia : nyree mckenzie , managing director and principal consultant bronze stevie winners : brookline public relations , calgary , ab , canada : shauna macdonald , principal & founder , brookline public relations candor , oklahoma city , ok usa : karen wicker , founder and president joy lynn , inc . , roswell , ga usa : joy lynn fields , president mambo media , portland , or usa : siouxsie jennett , ceo & founder s2 groupe , new york , ny usa : selena soo , ceo\nfemale entrepreneur of the year - consumer products - 10 or less employees gold stevie winner : dmos , jackson , wy usa : susan pieper - bailey : founder and ceo silver stevie winner : leaders in heels , sydney , nsw australia : kasia gospos , founder bronze stevie winners : blanks boutique , birmingham , al usa : lindsay williams - from basement foldable table to global market . jewel toned , west hollywood , ca usa : rachael mccrary , founder / ceo natures happiness , mango hill , qld , australia : sarah kottmann for the creation of little munchkins whatbox , inc . , birmingham , al usa : mazy holiday , founder and president\nfemale entrepreneur of the year - consumer services gold stevie winner : cirkled in , redmond , wa usa : reetu gupta , founding ceo silver stevie winners : indus health plus ( p ) ltd . , pune , maharashtra , india : ms . kanchan naikawadi , founder director step america / step consulting dmcc , dubai , united arab emirates : preeya malik , managing director and co - founder the giggling pig , shelton , ct usa : hannah perry ' s compassion , creativity and art are foundation of the giggling pig ' s success\nfemale innovator of the year - government or non - profit - 10 or less employees gold stevie winner : mid - america asian culture association , leawood , ks usa : carol wei - - creating alliances within the asian cultural communities bronze stevie winner : miss america ' s outstanding teen , inc . , clearwater , fl usa : kim parrish , president\nfemale innovator of the year - government or non - profit - 11 to 2 , 500 employees gold stevie winner : illinois holocaust museum & education center , skokie , il usa : susan l . abrams , ceo silver stevie winners : move this world , new york , ny usa : sara potler lahayne , founder & ceo tourism new zealand , santa monica , ca usa : gabrielle boyd , public relations executive - north america , tourism new zealand bronze stevie winners : montana department of transportation ( mdt ) , helena , mt usa : lauren marosok , public relations specialist southwest michigan first , kalamazoo , mi usa : carla winchester , managing director , consultant connect\nfemale innovator of the year - government or non - profit - more than 2 , 500 employees gold stevie winner : pennsylvania department of transportation ( penndot ) , harrisburg , pa usa : leslie s . richards , secretary of transportation silver stevie winner : dignity health , san francisco , ca usa : deanna wise , evp / cio bronze stevie winner : rsl care & rdns , melbourne , vic australia : elizabeth barrett , head of education and learning\nfemale executive of the year - business products - 10 or less employees gold stevie winner : ripplenami , inc . , cardiff , ca usa : jaye connolly - labelle is connecting the unconnected : how a ripple of data builds to a tsunami of information\nfemale executive of the year - business services - 11 to 2 , 500 employees - computer services and computer software gold stevie winner : bronto software , durham , nc usa : carolyn sparano , general manager and vice president of client services bronze stevie winners : abs associates , inc . schaumburg , il usa : rosemarie mitchell , ceo improving , addison , tx usa : diana hoogland stevens , vice president of sales quali , santa clara , ca usa : joan wrabetz , cto\nfemale executive of the year - consumer services - 11 to 2 , 500 employees gold stevie winner : chesapeake utilities corporation , dover , de usa : elaine bittner , svp of strategic development silver stevie winners : camp bow wow , broomfield , co usa : christina russell , president primrose school franchising company , acworth , ga usa : jo kirchner , president and ceo renters warehouse , bloomington , mn usa : pamela kosanke , cmo bronze stevie winners : bankers warranty group , st . petersburg , fl usa : dawn morris , president of bfc warranty divisions crest foods , inc . dba nestle toll house cafe by chip , richardson , tx usa : shawnon bellah , coo\nfemale executive of the year - government or non - profit - more than 2 , 500 employees gold stevie winner : pennsylvania department of transportation ( penndot ) , harrisburg , pa usa : leslie s . richards , secretary of transportation silver stevie winner : dignity health , san francisco , ca usa : deanna wise , evp / cio bronze stevie winner : al hosn gas ( adnoc group of companies ) , abu dhabi , united arab emirates : sudha nakka papisetty , hse compliance and audit advisor\nfemale entrepreneur of the year in asia , australia or new zealand gold stevie winner : enabled employment , canberra , act , australia : chief execurive officer jessica may silver stevie winners : bounce australia , maryborough , vic , australia : maria smith , ceo indus health plus ( p ) ltd . , pune , maharashtra , india : ms . kanchan naikawadi , founder director ivvy pty ltd , gold coast , qld , australia : lauren hall , founder and ceo tapfit , queensland , australia : annie johnson , founder and director thought bubble , brisbane , qld , australia : nyree mckenzie , managing director and principal consultant\nfemale executive of the year in asia , australia or new zealand gold stevie winner : prime focus technologies private limited , mumbai , india : t shobhana , vice president and head , global marketing & communications silver stevie winners : brookfield , sydney , nsw , australia : claire bibby , senior vice president & general counsel kura - ra . net , osaka , japan : kyoko yamauchi , coo sunny side up , inc . tokyo , japan : etsuko tsugihara showing leadership skills even as a teen bronze stevie winner : webzap technologies , noida , uttar pradesh , india : jyotsana shukla , head of international business and operations\nfemale entrepreneur of the year in canada gold stevie winner : brookline public relations , calgary , ab , canada : shauna macdonald , principal & founder , brookline public relations silver stevie winners : essayjack inc . , toronto , on , canada : dr . lindy ledohowski , ceo & co - founder rockwood custom homes , calgary , alberta , canada : allison grafton , president and owner bronze stevie winner : replicon , redwood city , ca usa : lakshmi raj , co - ceo , replicon for female entrepreneur of the year in canada\ninnovator of the year - accounting , business services and financial services gold stevie winner : chargebacks911 , clearwater , fl usa : monica eaton - cardone , co - founder and chief operating officer bronze stevie winners : aei , alexandria , va usa : untangle founder , jenna rees - one woman ' s mission to transform the beauty and wellness experience dcr workforce , boca raton , fl usa : ammu warrier , president ey , new york , ny usa : kate barton , vice chair - tax services for the americas tax practice qt ( quantum transformations ) , melbourne , vic , australia : dr . vesna grubacevic , ceo silverlink , a welltok company , burlington , ma usa : kathleen ellmore , vice president engagement sciences\nmaverick of the year - computer hardware , services and software gold stevie winner : cisco systems , inc . , san jose , ca usa : edna conway , chief security officer , global value chain bronze stevie winners : dell emc , hopkinton , ma usa : jean edwards , director of federal sales and strategic programs , dell emc improving , addison , tx usa : gabriela garza - ramos , vice president of recruiting , improving\nlifetime achievement - government or non - profit gold stevie winner : dr . marlene mahipat , randallstown , md usa : founder of helping orphans prosper everywhere ( h . o . p . e . ) and people letting every animal survive euthanasia ( please ) silver stevie winner : bonneville power administration portland , or usa : jennifer eskil , ag / industrial sector lead\nemployee of the year - business - telecommunications gold stevie winner : access one inc . , chicago . il usa : lori vandyke , customer care manager : i didn\u2019t know you were a magician ? bronze stevie winners : splice software , calgary , ab , canada : jenna ha , customer experience data strategist splice software , calgary , ab , canada : nishi mohan , director of sales\nemployee of the year - business - all other industries gold stevie winner : macy ' s inc . , san francisco , ca usa : shyamala soundari kuppusamy , senior product manager , macy ' s ecommerce silver stevie winners : ingeus , working well programme , greater manchester , united kingdom : jayne garner , operations manager miller vein , novi , mi usa : linda miller , r . n . , b . s . n . bronze stevie winners : creative lodging solutions , lexington , ky usa : keri powell , account manager humana , louisville , ky usa : sharon parsons , integration product category leader wink models , sydney , australia : sage greenwood , managing director\nemployee of the year - government or non - profit gold stevie winner : the kimmel center for the performing arts , philadelphia , pa usa : leslie tyler , director of media relations and communications silver stevie winners : jordan engineers association , amman , jordan : huda ali al - husaini , head of training and studies montana department of transportation ( mdt ) , helena , mt usa : lauren marosok , public relations specialist / social media manager move this world , new york , ny usa : anya warburg , u . s . program director usaid center for international disaster information , washington , dc usa : barlin ali , program coordinator bronze stevie winner : eirc , mullica hill , nj usa : alicia truman , marketing\nwoman of the year - business services gold stevie winner : madison services group , inc . , washington , dc usa : ann sullivan public policy entrepreneur silver stevie winners : at & t , dallas , tx usa : kay kapoor , president , at & t global public sector solutions creative lodging solutions , lexington , ky usa : carolyn hundley , chief culture and development officer and co - founder bronze stevie winners : gail lowney alofsin , newport , ri usa : gail lowney alofsin , mentor , coach and humanitarian jones publishing ( citywealth ) , london , united kingdom : karen jones , founder & ceo peggy klaus , berkeley , ca usa : peggy klaus , executive coach\nwoman of the year - government or non - profit gold stevie winner : one mission , framingham , ma usa : ashley haseotes , president / founder silver stevie winners : meals on wheels america , arlington , va usa : susan waldman , chief marketing and communications officer medical group management association , englewood , co usa : dr . halee fischer - wright , president and chief executive officer\ncompany of the year - business services - 10 or less employees gold stevie winners : iris blu ltd . , toronto , on , canada thought bubble , brisbane , qld , australia\ncompany of the year - business services - more than 10 employees gold stevie winner : jma solutions , llc . washington , dc usa silver stevie winners : confero inc , cary , nc usa vaco los angeles , los angeles , ca usa bronze stevie winners : dcr workforce , boca raton , fl usa evolvemkd , new york , ny usa health perspectives group , seattle , wa usa obi creative , omaha , ne usa splice software , calgary , ab , canada\nstartup of the year - 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6655\nproducer of the vladar company edwin meija attends the panel for vladar films and arcana comics present ' head smash ' reveal on july 13 , 2012 in san diego , california .\nvlad yudin and edwin mejia of the vladar company team up with arcana comics at the 2012 sdcc for the reveal of the graphic novel head smash .\nedwin mejia co - founded the vladar company with vlad yudin in 2008 and has served as the lead producer on all the company\u2019s films . over the past 9 years , he has been responsible for developing the production slate and managing all the distribution at the vladar company . mejia oversees in - house productions , co - productions , acquisitions and plays a key role in managing the company\u2019s worldwide theatrical distribution needs .\ndirector and producer of the vladar company vlad yudin attends the panel for vladar films and arcana comics present ' head smash ' reveal on july 13 , 2012 in san diego , california .\n' head smash ' illustrator dwayne harris , cep f arcana comics sean o ' reilly , producer of the vladar company edwin meija and director and producer of the vladar company vlad yudin attend the panel for vladar films and arcana comics present ' head smash ' reveal on july 13 , 2012 in san diego , california .\n/ prnewswire - ireach / - - the vladar company , a premiere media and entertainment company , presented its new motion logo to the world . the logo will represent the company ' s vision and ongoing growth as a leading producer of many genres and multiple mediums in domestic and international markets .\nby jeremy kay exclusive : hot on the heels of afm sales for generation iron , new york - based the vladar company has lined . . .\nnew york \u2014 the vladar company urltoken which produces , posts and distributes features , has three releases planned for the coming weeks . vlad yudin ( pictured ) co - founded the vladar company in 2008 , along with producer edwin mejia , and the team went on to direct , produce and pen the script for the successful 2013 bodybuilding documentary ,\n. this means that the vladar company has a higher zapscore than 0 % of all businesses on zappenin . for reference , the median zapscore for a business in\nthe vladar company is a media and entertainment company , which focuses on developing , financing , and packaging a library of intellectual properties . the company has become a leading producer of many niche genres and multiple mediums in us and international markets , while also expanding into acquiring and distributing high quality content .\n2014 was a year of growth for the vladar company . we accomplished a lot of things this year and we wanted to share them with you .\ndirector and producer of the vladar company vlad yudin and publisher ' head smash ' erik hendrix attends the panel for vladar films and arcana comics present ' head smash ' reveal on july 13 , 2012 in san diego , california .\nthe vladar company is a media and entertainment company , which focuses on developing , financing , and packaging a library of intellectual properties . the company has become a leading producer of many niche genres and multiple mediums in us and international markets , while also expanding into acquiring and distributing high quality content . read more .\nthe vladar company has announced that it will produce the mr . olympia competition for american media inc . and nbc sports group , with principals edwin mejia and vlad yudin .\njeremy kay exclusive : new york - based the vladar company has closed a trio of high - profile deals at afm on the documentary . ksm film has . . .\nlogos in order are the vladar company ( 2012 ) is a new york , us based film production and distribution company which founded by vlad yudin and edwin mejia ( co - founder ) in 2008 . urltoken sixteen frames ( 2013 ) is a us film production company varient pictures ( 2010 ) is an independent film production company based los angeles . the company was founded by kyle heller and gina resnick in 2010 . urltoken \u00edtaca films ( 2011 ) is a mexico city , mexico based production company and was founded by alex garc\u00eda and santiago garc\u00eda galv\u00e1n . besides feature films the company also produces content for television , commercials and music videos . urltoken\nthe vladar company in association with generation iron fitness network\u00ae is pleased to announce that they forged a partnership with bodypower to co - produce and release generation iron 2 .\ngeneral view of the vladar company presents : headsmash special preview edition at the 24th annual motor city comic - con at suburban collection showplace on may 18 , 2013 in novi , michigan .\nthe vladar company is a media and entertainment company which focuses on developing , producing , and distributing a library of intellectual properties with its producing partners at leading hollywood and international production studios . the company is becoming a leading producer of many genres and multiple mediums in us and international markets , while also expanding into acquiring and distributing high quality content .\nthe vladar company has its own internal studio , which it uses for offline editorial , drawing primarily on final cut pro , but with avid and adobe premiere available too . the investment in an in - house studio , says yudin , was the company\u2019s effort to control its own destiny .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 pr newswire association llc . all rights reserved . a cision company .\nthis will be the second film the vladar company has picked up \u2013 the first being generation iron ( another film profiled on this blog ) directed by vlad yudin , which was one of the top 5 highest grossing documentaries in the us , for 2013 . the acquisition of \u201cdeath metal angola\u201d further solidifies them as an up and coming studio for documentaries . the vladar company is also expanding in digital distribution , working with itunes and netflix , and more .\nvlad yudin and edwin mejia attend the vladar company presents head smash special preview edition at the 24th annual motor city comic - con at suburban collection showplace on may 18 , 2013 in novi , michigan .\nand on october 2nd , the vladar company will release the somali project , a documentary feature that follows the real - life story of a group of pirates on a mission to stop hijackings and kidnappings in the waters off the horn of africa . this film represents an acquisition by the company , which worked with the filmmakers jon gursha and peter greene of film marketing services .\nceo of arcana comics sean o ' reilly attends the panel for vladar films and arcana . . .\nvlad yudin ( r ) attends the vladar company presents : head smash special preview edition at the 24th annual motor city comic - con at suburban collection showplace on may 18 , 2013 in novi , michigan .\nedwin mejia ( l ) attends the vladar company presents : head smash special preview edition at the 24th annual motor city comic - con at suburban collection showplace on may 18 , 2013 in novi , michigan .\nvlad yudin and edwin mejia ( r ) attend the event , the vladar company presents : headsmash special preview edition at the 24th annual motor city comic con at suburban collection showplace on may 18 , 2013 in novi , michigan .\nfans stop by the head smash booth as the vladar company presents : head smash special preview edition at houston ' s comicpalooza at george r . brown convention center on may 25 , 2013 in houston , texas .\nthe lauded documentary traveled the international film festival circuit , winning over audiences and critics along the way , and more of you will soon be able to see it when the vladar company releases it , starting this fall , november 7 , 2014 . .\na joint production between the vladar company and the generation iron fitness network , the film has now begun production with a scheduled release date in q1 of 2018 . vlad yudin and edwin mejia ( generation iron ) will serve as producers on the project .\nthe company will release the film in a limited theatrical release on november 7 , 2014 , in new york & los angeles .\n. since its inception in 2008 , the company has catered to the market ' s growing need for entertainment content across multiple platforms . the company focuses on developing , financing and packaging a library of intellectual properties with its producing partners at leading\n( l ) and producer and publisher edwin mejia of head smash during the the vladar company presents : head smash special preview edition at houston ' s comicpalooza at george r . brown convention center on may . . .\nvlad yudin ( r ) and edwin mejia attend the vladar company presents head smash special preview edition at the 24th annual motor city comic - con at suburban collection showplace on may 18 , 2013 in novi , michigan .\ncaa has signed the vladar company , the production company behind the 2013 documentary generation iron . the documentary , which followed elite bodybuilders training for the mr . olympia competition , was written and directed by vladar principal vlad yudin and narrated by mickey rourke . it was released theatrically last fall and licensed to starz for vod and dvd . caa will help the indie studio , founded by yudin and producing partner edwin mejia , expand its production , financing and distribution slate . urltoken urltoken\nwriter and director vlad yudin of head smash during the the vladar company presents : head smash special preview edition at houston ' s comicpalooza at george r . brown convention center on may 25 , 2013 in houston , texas .\nvlad yudin and edwin mejia ( l ) attend the vladar company presents : head smash special preview edition at the 24th annual motor city comic - con at suburban collection showplace on may 18 , 2013 in novi , michigan .\ndr . evil and mini me stop by the head smash booth during the the vladar company presents : head smash special preview edition at houston ' s comicpalooza at george r . brown convention center on may 25 , 2013 in houston , texas .\nof head smash ( l ) is interviewed during the the vladar company presents : head smash special preview edition at houston ' s comicpalooza at george r . brown convention center on may 25 , 2013 in houston , . . .\nproduction studios . the company is becoming a leading producer of many genres and multiple mediums in domestic and international markets .\nthe wait is over for the fans of \u201cgeneration iron\u201d and bodybuilding . the original docudrama was produced by the vladar company and grossed over 1 million dollars in the us domestic box office and became one of the highest grossing docs of 2013 . it\u2019s a significant achievement for a documentary and a testament to the strong bodybuilding fan base .\nexclusive : the vladar company is teaming with the generation iron fitness network on ronnie coleman the king , a documentary about the eight - time mr . olympia winning bodybuilder . directed by vlad yudin ( generation iron , jeremy scott : the people\u2019s designer ) , the film is slated for a global release in the first quarter of next year .\nexclusive : the vladar company is teaming with the generation iron fitness network on ronnie coleman the king , a documentary about the eight - time mr . olympia winning bodybuilder . directed by vlad yudin ( generation iron , jeremy scott : the people\u2019s designer ) , the film is slated for a global release in the first quarter of next year .\nour new motion logo is a representation of the company ' s growth over the past few years . we are at a point where we are ready to expand and we have many new exciting projects that will propel vladar to further heights in the industry ,\nsaid the founder\n\u201cthat happens with a lot of our films , \u201d he says of their crossover appeal . social media helps the vladar company get the word out to the intended audience , and digital platforms , such as itunes , amazon digital , vimeo make digital distribution a reality .\n\u2018evolution\u2019 , toronto - bound horror pic , acquired by alchemy ; \u2018somali project\u2019 docks at vladar co .\nwriter and director vlad yudin of head smash ( l ) is interviewed during the the vladar company presents : head smash special preview edition at houston ' s comicpalooza at george r . brown convention center on may 25 , 2013 in houston , texas .\nvladar\u2019s film slate includes the sequel generation iron 2 and mma docu the hurt business featuring ronda rousey , jon jones and georges st . pierre .\nthe vladar company\u2019s previous releases include the smash hit generation iron , which grossed over 1 million at the u . s . box office to become one of the top 10 grossing docs of 2013 . they have also produced the recent sequel generation iron 2 and mma documentary the hurt business with ronda rousey , jon jones and georges st . pierre .\nvladar continues to develop , finance , and release projects in different formats as well as create and build media brands . vladar also focuses on creating and developing new distribution models , and contributes to the success of independent film and tv production .\nthe film , which yudin self - distributed through his own vladar company in the fall of 2013 , earned $ 850 , 000 stateside and over $ 1 million overseas . with generation iron \u2019s director\u2019s cut dvd released today , we asked yudin to explain his success .\nthe vladar co . has partnered with mark huffam ( \u201c game of thrones \u201d ) to produce the movie adaptation of c . c . humphrey\u2019s novel \u201cthe french executioner . \u201d\nwriter and director vlad yudin ( l ) and producer and publisher edwin mejia of head smash during the the vladar company presents : head smash special preview edition at houston ' s comicpalooza at george r . brown convention center on may 25 , 2013 in houston , texas .\nas this issue was going to press , avid announced that it is expanding its isis shared storage product family with the introduction of the isis 5000 . the company introduced the flagship unity isis back . . .\nnarrated by screen icon mickey rourke and instantly gained fans as the movies emblamatic theme song . independent filmmaker and the vladar company studio head , vlad yudin directed this new video as well as \u201cgeneration iron , \u201d which topped a million theatrically and is now available for audiences everywhere at\nthe vladar company\u2019s edwin mejia states , \u201cit\u2019s exciting to watch a film we produced and distributed continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with major studio releases , further expanding across the globe on all platforms to enthusiastic audiences . documentaries are tough and challenging in today\u2019s ever changing new world of distribution .\npost recently caught up with vlad yudin , who describes the company as one that is \u201cvery integrated , \u201d with the ability to develop , produce and distribute niche content .\nthe vladar company \u2013 an independent motion picture and entertainment studio \u2013 has acquired ( from production companies coalition films and cabula6 ) release rights to the critically acclaimed feature documentary \u201cdeath metal angola , \u201d from director jeremy xido ( \u201cthe machinist\u201d ) , produced by joseph castelo ( \u201cthe war within\u201d ) , with vlad yudin and edwin mejia exec producing .\nalso on the 18th , the vladar company will release ct fletcher : my magnificent obsession , a story about the six - time world champion power lifter ct fletcher , who overcame health issues and uses his success and determination to motivate others . the documentary features appearances from stone cold steve austin , bill goldberg , and kevin \u201cda hulk\u201d washington .\nthe generation iron fitness network and the vladar company is officially announcing that they have now begun production on a feature length documentary focused on the life and accomplishments of the quintessential bodybuilding legend , 8 - time mr . olympia winner ronnie coleman entitled ronnie coleman the king and directed by prolific documentarian vlad yudin ( generation iron , jeremy scott : the people\u2019s designer ) . the film is slated for a 2018 global release date .\nexclusive : the vladar company is teaming with the generation iron fitness network on ronnie coleman the king , a documentary about the eight - time mr . olympia winning bodybuilder . directed by vlad yudin ( generation iron , jeremy scott : the people ' s designer ) , the film is slated for a global release in the first quarter of next year . nicknamed \u201cthe king\u201d , coleman holds the world record for mr . olympia titles and most wins for an international federation of bodybuilding\u2026\nin 2013 , vladar is expecting to expand its numerous operations in other areas of the business , including on demand distribution , television and online digital content .\nphase 4 films and the vladar company today announced that the mickey rourke narrated box office hit , docudrama generation iron , will extend its reach into the canadian market in summer 2014 . the film first premiered in canada on september 20 , 2013 , quickly making it one of the top 6 highest grossing documentaries at the box office that year . phase 4 films will release generation iron on dvd , on demand and digital download .\nthe vladar company and generation iron networks have released our first look at the upcoming feature documentary about the greatest bodybuilding champion that ever lived \u2013 ronnie coleman . titled ronnie coleman : the king , the documentary focuses on coleman\u2019s current life as he prepares for yet another spinal surgery \u2013 of which he has already had over six due to his extensive and demanding training throughout his whole life and his epic storied past .\nvladar will continue to develop , finance and release projects in different formats as well as create and build brands with partners and investors around the world . vladar will also focus on creating and developing new distribution models and contribute to the success of independent film and tv production . its sales and operations will expand nationally and internationally .\n. the vladar company ( generation iron 1 , 2 & 3 , the hurt business and jeremy scott : the people\u2019s designer ) announced today that they will distribute former bolshoi ballet soloist & acclaimed russian actress alisa khazanova\u2019s directorial feature film debut the intriguing and intimate thriller \u201cmiddleground\u201d for a limited theatrical release and global vod / digital release beginning on may 18th , 2018 . \u201cmiddleground\u201d made . . .\nvladar has several projects in various stages of production , pre - production and development . it ' s current slate also includes a newly optioned best - seller the french executioner by\nceo of arcana comics sean o ' reilly attends the panel for vladar films and arcana comics present ' head smash ' reveal on july 13 , 2012 in san diego , california .\nin 2008 , yudin became partners with edwin mejia to form the vladar company and produce various feature and documentary projects , including \u201cbig pun : the legacy\u201d and \u201clast day of summer . \u201d yudin worked with big pun\u2019s widow liza rios and the big pun estate to release \u201cbig pun : the legacy\u201d in 2009 through vivendi universal . the release , details the short - lived career and life of christopher rios aka big pun , a latin - american music artist who rose to fame from a life of adversity .\nvladar has produced documentary \u201c generation iron \u201d with american media inc . and jerome gary and partnered with arcana studios for the adaptation of the sci - fi graphic novel \u201c head smash \u201d and paranormal thriller \u201ccatskill park . \u201d\ntoday the vladar company is expanding our production slate and are aggressively acquiring films for theatrical and digital release . what has made us different as a distribution company is the fact that we are independent filmmakers and we understand and respect both the films that we acquire , and their audience . for me , it wasn\u2019t about deciding whether i wanted to be on the creative side or the executive side : i wanted it all . moviemaking is a complete process \u2013 from the idea that leads to the script , all the way to its release on the big screen and beyond . my goal is to bring films to its full potential and never cut corners . and if you can show the world that your project is worthy , then you are truly winning . never , never , never give up ! no matter what . mm\nthe vladar co . has partnered with mark huffam ( \u201cgame of thrones\u201d ) to produce the movie adaptation of c . c . humphrey\u2019s novel \u201cthe french executioner . \u201d vlad yudin will co - produce the big - screen project with his partner edwin mejia . the film will follow the final days of king henry viii\u2019s second wife anne boleyn prior to her 1536 execution [ \u2026 ]\nthe actor lent his voice this week for an online trailer that will be used to promote \u201chead smash , \u201d a joint property that vlad yudin , of the vladar co . , and arcana \u2019s vp of publishing erik hendrix co - wrote together .\n2012 has been a great year for vladar co . , the company most recently teamed up with american media inc . ( ami ) and the producer of the 1977 classic , pumping iron to produce a new docu - drama \u2013 generation iron . the film will show today ' s greatest bodybuilders from around the world and their road to the\nsuper bowl of bodybuilding\n- mr . olympia . ami is responsible for publishing the top magazine of the sport , such as flex , muscle and fitness , shape , men ' s fitness , as well as other mainstream publications such as star , national enquirer , ok ! and playboy . the film is due in theaters late summer 2013 .\nurltoken is a property of mandatory , an evolve media , llc company . \u00a92018 all rights reserved . mobile app | privacy policy | terms of use | rss | advertise | contact | adchoices\nhead smash preview edition premiered at the 2012 new york comic - con ( nycc ) . the novel is a joint effort by vladar and arcana comics , a leading comic book brand in the business , lead by sean o ' reilly , the publisher of a 2011 movie \u2013 cowboys and aliens . the preview edition of head smash was sold out at the event and a full version is slated to be released in the fall of 2013 . the motion picture is currently in development .\nthe world of cosplay can be an example of the creation - affirming community the bible calls us to be .\n\u201cit\u2019s important to find a demographic that you can market to directly , \u201d says yudin . those demographics , he adds , can change from subject to subject , but there\u2019s also the opportunity for the company\u2019s content to crossover , beyond fashion , in the case of jeremy scott , or bodybuilding , in the case of generation iron or ct fletcher .\nthe competition was particularly popular in the 1960\u2019s and 1970\u2019s , when arnold schwarzenegger famously dominated the competition year after year .\nwe are pleased to present our growing brand to the world . 2012 has been a tremendous year for vladar and 2013 will prove to be even bigger with over four films in production . our brand will continue to expand in the global marketplace ,\nsaid co - founder\nto acquire the best physiques in the world takes relentless desire , fierce drive and unwavering discipline . the struggle is real .\nthe generation iron fitness network and kai greene have now officially partnered up to provide a whole new era of kai greene . what does this mean exactly ? kai greene is now officially an executive producer , spokesperson , and executive editor of generation iron . working together we will create multiple entertainment and fitness shows in conjunction with the vladar company . currently , kai greene hosts a weekly generation iron podcast with cbs , released a brand new motivational series called words of wisdom , and updates on his latest training tips .\nronnie coleman is one of the most legendary athletes in the history of bodybuilding \u2013 holding the world record for most mr . olympia titles of all time with 8 wins . now for the first time ever the world will see the true - life story of the biggest bodybuilder of our time .\ncheck out highlights from some of the best recent trailers including mandy , the predator , zoe , and the king of thieves .\non september 18th , the company will release jeremy scott : the people\u2019s designer , which pulls the curtain back on the life and times of one of the world ' s most provocative designers , as he makes his mark on fashion and pop - culture history with his unique and ornate style . yudin helmed , produced and penned the piece , which offers insight from fashion industry leaders and a - list celebrities , including miley cyrus , rihanna , kanye west , katy perry and a $ ap rocky .\nthe hobbit : the desolation of smaug - hd main trailer - official warner bros . uk\ngo behind the scenes of the mission : impossible movies , check out the latest videos and trailers , and see which spy movies topped the box office in our mission : impossible guide .\nwatch the official trailer for middleground - starring alisa khazanova , noah huntley , chris beetem and rob campbell . trapped in the hotel of her husband\u2019s various business meetings , a woman finds herself adrift between lives when she is approached by a stranger with vivid memories of an affair with her that she can\u2019t remember . she\u2019s always sitting there with her husband . he\u2019s always getting up to take a meeting . the other man always comes and sits , the stranger , who always insists on his account of their past affair , and every time he does , it\u2019s more convincing . visit urltoken for more information . follow us on twitter and instagram @ vladarfilms vladar company channel : urltoken show less\n\u201cgeneration iron has changed the perception of bodybuilding around the world and our hybrid approach allows us to reach the masses with the help of phase 4 films . generation iron is an exceptional documentary that perfectly captures the pain , sacrifice and dedication that it takes to compete in the world of bodybuilding\u201d\nas they train and compete to win the mr . olympia title . the film is narrated by\nthe generation iron network launches sister websites in brasil , russia , and iran . . while the mr . olympia competition , the super bowl of the bodybuilding industry , is held in the united states of america every year \u2013 the sport of bodybuilding is a truly international endeavor . . . .\nmr . olympia is one of the most significant and well - known international bodybuilding competitions held under the auspices of the international federation of bodybuilding ( ifbb ) from september 18 to 21 , 2014 in las vegas , nevada , usa on the orleans arena . this was the 50th on the account competition of\nmr . olympia\n. the prize fund amounted to 710 000 us dollars . the winner was the american bodybuilder phil heath , becoming a four - time winner of the competition .\n\u201cgeneration iron\u201d examines the professional sport of bodybuilding today and gives the audience front row access to the lives of the top 7 bodybuilders in the sport as they train to compete in the world\u2019s most premiere bodybuilding stage \u2013 mr . olympia . each athlete , has a story to tell of their life ,\nwriter and director vlad yudin of head smash ( l ) is interviewed during the the . . .\nthe seasoned pro . the olympic hopeful . the young up - and - comer . the ring is their home , and the titles are their dream . as boxing ' popularity wanes , three fighters at different stages of . . . see full summary \u00bb\nbill paxton is headed to comic - con this week to back two arcana comics graphic novels : \u201chead smash\u201d and \u201cseven holes of air . \u201d the actor lent his voice this week for an online trailer that will be used to promote \u201chead smash , \u201d a joint property that vlad yudin , of the vladar co . , and arcana\u2019s vp of [ \u2026 ]\nin an episode dedicated to the show within the show , \u201cglow\u201d illustrates its grand capacity for storytelling , and the very good tv podcast breaks down how .\nopen the \u2018my cinando\u2019 dropdown menu in the right corner of your screen to access your favorite cinando features . update your information under the \u2018manage my data\u2019 section .\nmejia was responsible for producing the 2013 award winning hit film , \u201cgeneration iron , \u201d alongside director , vlad yudin and producer jerome gary ( pumping iron ) . the film was narrated by academy award nominee , mickey rourke and became the top 5 highest grossing documentary at the box office at the end of 2013 . he negotiated all the domestic and foreign distribution on the title .\nthe new film focuses on the next generation of bodybuilders and fitness personalities as they push their physiques to the \u201cnext\u201d level , while generating mass appeal around the world . official cast and details are soon to be announced .\nronnie coleman : the king has landed at # 1 on the us documentary itunes charts . . the first ever authorized documentary about the legendary career of ronnie coleman \u2013 titled ronnie coleman : the king \u2013 has just hit digital vod today on june 22 , 2018 . and . . .\ntake a look and the brand new teaser trailer for head smash , the most anticipated graphic novel release of 2013 .\nthe four strongest men on the planet compete for the crown . we meet each 400 - pound giant in his home country , then on to the arnold strongman classic . starring eddie hall , hafthor bjornsson , brian shaw and zydrunas savickas .\nthird wolf designs is a clothing brand by artist alexa varano , based in denver , colorado . they sell nationally and internationally online . every product that they sell is individually hand - painted with a brush , every product is a unique individually work of art . third wolf designs is an environmentally responsible and sustainable company .\nwelcome to the generation iron fitness network \u2013 the first ever digital space where you can get all things bodybuilding in one place . that means workout tips to get you pumped ; contest coverage of the latest big shows ; and on the spot breaking news about the pros . this is the best collection of shredded muscles and pumped up iron . no more searching around multiple sources for the complete picture . we have it all .\nfrom the producers of ' bowling for columbine ' , ' fahrenheit 9 / 11 ' and ' generation iron ' comes ' the hurt business ' which examines the rise of mixed martial arts fighting through the eyes of today ' s top stars .\nthe actress and director both love the genre , but as they told indiewire , they also knew it needed to be retrofitted to tell the true story of catherine weldon and sitting bull .\ncheck out the head smash booth at new york comic con ! catch a glimpse of the preview edition of the hottest graphic novel in recent years . prepare to get your head smashed !\nronnie coleman is known as\nthe king\nand for good reason . he is the 8x mr . olympia champion in the world of bodybuilding - sharing the world record for most olympia wins . now retired , he . . . see full summary \u00bb\ntold from the point of view from archie , a comic book collector , this is the story of a rivalry between two comic book shop owners . one does it for the love of comics , while the other shop , . . . see full summary \u00bb\nmr . olympia is one of the most significant and well - known international bodybuilding competitions held under the auspices of the international federation of bodybuilding ( ifbb ) from . . . see full summary \u00bb\n\u201cthe bodybuilding and fitness industry has continued to evolve dramatically in the last few years . new personalities and stars emerge in the sport . we waited to make the sequel to generation iron , until we found the right moment and the right characters especially , when you take into account \u201cgeneration iron\u201d played a significant role in people\u2019s lives and we in no way wanted to repeat the same story twice and call it part 2\u2026 now it\u2019s time ! \u201d said vlad yudin .\nimdb . com , inc . takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles , tweets , or blog posts . this content is published for the entertainment of our users only . the news articles , tweets , and blog posts do not represent imdb ' s opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual . please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy .\nthe hurt business is a movie starring luke adams , ben askren , and josh barnett . from the producers of ' bowling for columbine ' , ' fahrenheit 9 / 11 ' and ' generation iron ' comes ' the hurt business ' which examines the rise of mixed martial arts fighting through the eyes of today ' s top stars .\nbig pun : the legacy is a video starring armageddon , az , and b - real . his rhymes caught the attention of millions . his flow is un - matched by any . his story is captivating and triumphant .\nbig pun : the legacy\nchronicles the life of the grammy nominated artist . . . see full summary \u00bb\nbuzzing comedies such as the spy who dumped me await you in our summer movie guide . check in for all the info you need .\ntrippy indie madeline ' s madeline is the movie that lakeith stanfield and boots riley from sorry to bother you want to see the most .\ngeneration iron fitness network is dedicated to making the highest quality digital series aimed at educating and entertaining fans and athletes in the bodybuilding industry . taking the documentary knowledge from our namesake \u2013 in depth docu - series highlight specific athletes or gyms build the backbone of our original programming .\njourney , aspiration and motivation . they have been through ups and downs , overcoming the toughest judges in the world as they\u2019ve entered the stages around the world and flexed their muscles for eager fans . to their fans , they are more than superstars \u2013 they are olympian gods .\nwelcome to the generation iron fitness network . the number one source for everything fitness and bodybuilding . providing exclusive live event and original content that continues to merge strength , fitness , and entertainment for the new generation of bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts . the gi fitness network is your one stop channel for live events , workout videos , news , and entertainment that understands the fundamental aspect of fitness - the desire for more . to be the absolute best possible you . the generation iron fitness network brings cinematic programming to the constantly growing industry of bodybuilding and fitness with today\u2019s fitness stars . providing a wide variety of brand new digital series - such as east coast mecca and iron cinema - connecting you even deeper into the world of bodybuilding entertainment . subscribe and become a member of the greatest generation in fitness history : generation iron . join the movement .\nhis rhymes caught the attention of millions . his flow is un - matched by any . his story is captivating and triumphant .\nbig pun : the legacy\nchronicles the life of the grammy nominated artist\nbig pun\naka christopher rios , a puerto rican from the bronx who made history by becoming the first latino rapper to sell over a million records . experience his rise to stardom , the extraordinary weight gain , the legendary ts crew and resounding legacy through a series of interviews with today ' s hip hop heavyweights and those who knew him best . includes never - before - seen footage . discover the true story behind one of the most influential artists of our generation - big pun .\nonce we had the theaters , we had to start getting dcps for the trailer and the actual film delivered to the theaters in different states . getting a film into any amount of theaters is very expensive : you have to get a rating , and all the marketing material must be approved by the mpaa , from one - sheets to standees inside the actual theater . a theatrical release calls for a ton of marketing inside and outside the theater . we channeled our marketing on television , radio , and outdoor billboards in major markets that we were opening in , which generated a lot of hype about the film before its release date .\ndirector - producer vlad yudin\u2019s documentary , generation iron ( narrated by mickey rourke ) , follows the top seven professional bodybuilders in the world , training and competing to win the sport\u2019s coveted title , mr . olympia .\nthe story of fashion designer jeremy scott ' s ascent from a small town in missouri to his current position as the creative director of moschino .\njoin the movement . subscribe now and become part of a whole new community of breaking news and top notch entertainment in the sport of bodybuilding .\nby jordan zakarin - the wrap the hit documentary will be available on vod , dvd , and digital download phase 4 has acquired . . .\nby tim misir kai greene , who lost to phil heath in the 2012 mr . olympia contest , is among the athletes featured . . .\nthe feature documentary follows wilker and sonia\u2019s attempts to stage angola\u2019s first - ever national rock concert , bringing together members from different strands of the angolan hardcore scene from different provinces , as it all unfolds in fits and starts , against the bombed out and mined backdrop of the formerly stately huambo .\nmr . olympia is held annually by the international federation of bodybuilding & fitness ( ifbb ) and is the largest fitness competition and bodybuilding expo in the united states . but it has not been broadcast on television since 1984 .\nfighting for a generation : 20 years of the ufc is an oral and visual documentary on the two decade rise of the ultimate fighting championship . over 60 interviews were conducted over a 4 . . . see full summary \u00bb\nthink about some of the most famous posters ever produced : jaws , scarface , taxi driver , the shining , ghostbusters , e . t . , the godfather . what do they have in common ? to . . .\ngeneration iron follows the world\u2019s leading bodybuilders as they train and compete for the coveted mr . olympia title . the film gives front row access to the lives of the top 7 bodybuilders in the sport , including phil heath , kai greene , branch warren and dennis wolf . mickey rourke narrates the film , with appearances by arnold schwarzenegger , lou ferrigno and jay cutler . it is produced by vlad yudin and edwin mejia . jerome gary , producer of the cult classic \u201cpumping iron . \u201d which helped make arnold schwarzenegger a household name , is executive producer along with david pecker , robin chang and eric weider .\nsince launching their shingle in 2008 , yudin has written , directed and produced the documentary \u201cbig pun : the legacy\u201d about the late rapper christopher lee rios , and the dramedy \u201clast day of summer , \u201d starring dj qualls and actress nikki reed . his documentary \u201c generation iron , \u201d that chroniclees competitors for the mr . olympia title , is out in september , narrated by mickey rourke .\nplease enter your phone number and click\nsend\nto receive the listing details by sms . for numbers outside the us , please enter the country code , for e . g . + 91 . if you do not receive a message , your phone number might be registered in the do not disturb registry .\nthe film will follow the final days of king henry viii\u2019s second wife anne boleyn prior to her 1536 execution by a french swordsman who vows to bury her six - fingered hand , a symbol of her rumored witchery , at a sacred crossroads . when the hand is stolen by an archbishop , the swordsman sets out to track down the relic across a europe ravaged by wars and political turmoil .\n\u201cwhat excited me about generation iron 2 is that we\u2019re looking at the transition of bodybuilding into popular culture and the mainstream . that change has been driven by the personalities that we will feature in our cast . the sport no longer lives in dark corners of society and i\u2019m immensely proud to have been part of growth and development of the fitness culture through bodypower\u201d stated ceo of bodypower nick orton .\nat the beginning of the evening , only 13 men had ever won the elusive sandow . at the end of the night , it was still only 13 . phil heath did it again ! the 50th mr . olympia competition kicked off friday night with a stellar and contentious prejudging that featured great showings by dexter jackson , shawn rhoden , and dennis wolf \u2014 not just the two competitors who produced the most sparks at thursday ' s press conference . there were whispers that maybe one of these three could do what no one in this decade has done since jay cutler in 2011 : squeeze in between phil heath and kai greene . but in the end , this was a two - man contest between two competitors who no longer need last names in bodybuilding debates . they ' re just phil and kai , and at the end of the evening , they stood alone .\nyudin and his partner edwin mejia have been using the fanfest circuit to launch a grassroots campaign to introduce the title and characters . they felt they had to turn to comic - cons across the country in order to emerge from the shadows of larger publishers like dc and marvel to build a following for their indie title .\nbodypower will serve as a co - production and exhibition partner to release the film globally in over 15 countries . the production will take place through fall and winter of 2016 and is scheduled to premiere first in the uk in may 2017 .\nthank you bellator for hiring big john mccarthy and for saving the . . .\nnicknamed \u201cthe king\u201d , coleman holds the world record for mr . olympia titles and most wins for an international federation of bodybuilding & fitness professional . . . .\njeremy scott : the people ' s designer\nnew york . . .\nafter an absence of five years , six times mr olympia winner arnold schwarzenegger makes a comeback and attempts to take the world body building championship for the 7th time .\nfilm festivals are as good as their programmers and audiences , and the deadcenter film festival has an abundance of excellence in both . from the very first . . .\nfrom the producer of the original classic pumping iron ' , comes\ngeneration iron\nthe long awaited true story of dedication , rivalry , victory , defeat , redemption and triumph . . . the film examines the professional sport of bodybuilding today and gives us access to the lives of current bodybuilding stars phil heath , kai greene , branch warren , dennis wolf , victor martinez , hidetada yamagishi as well as ambitious newcomer ben pakulski and european sensation roelly winklaar on their journey to be crowned mr . olympia .\n5 . the short game \u2014 $ 28 . 4k ( $ 1 . 7k )\n33 . free the mind \u2014 $ 0 . 48k ( $ 0 . 5k )\na sci - fi thriller about new york city amidst chaos and terrorist attacks , police state follows the story of carter , a young delivery boy . carter finds himself connected to a series of incidents and soon discovers a destructive plan for not only new york city , but all of the major metropolitan areas in the united states . as a deeper plot looms , the future of the world proves to be in his hands .\nthe world premiere of \u201cgeneration iron 2\u201d will be at bodypower expo in the uk in may of 2017 a very exciting development that i am delighted to be part of .\nwarning ! to get all of the features imdbpro offers , you must enable javascript .\n\u201cthere are so many levels , \u201d he says of the filmmaking process . \u201cpost is expensive , and it came to the point that i built my own studio . \u201d\nit should be noted that the art of monteque organization is a non profit organization , which is a sponsored project of fractured atlas , a non - profit arts service organization . contributions for the charitable purposes of the art of monteque organization must be made payable to fractured atlas only and are tax - 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{"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 ."]}
{"id": 54808, "summary": [{"text": "caramel pictures is a production agency with of\ufb01ces in amsterdam , london and miami .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "formerly known as will van der vlugt film productions , it was renamed to caramel pictures in 2007 . ", "topic": 20}], "title": "caramel pictures", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at caramel pictures , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the caramel pictures company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at caramel pictures .\nthe latest tabletop reel from director / dp ronald koetzier . produced by caramel pictures amsterdam urltoken\nchocolate montage - will van der vlugt : director / dp from caramel pictures on vimeo .\ncaramel pictures is a full service international production house based in amsterdam , mumbai , miami and london .\ncaramel pictures mumbai private limited is involved in business services activity and currently company is in active status .\ncaramel pictures - service provider of film production , television production service & corporate films in mumbai , maharashtra .\ncan you make caramel candies with this ? my grandpa and i love caramel candies .\n[ a ] cdlxxix caramel gold by amyn nasser . buy pictures & amp ; photo art online | lumas \u2713\nonly dry caramel will . because of the water content in wet caramel , it will not harden .\ncaramel pictures mumbai private limited was registered at registrar of companies mumbai on 02 december , 2011 and is categorised as company limited by shares and an non - govt company . caramel pictures mumbai private limited ' s corporate identification number ( cin ) is u74900mh2011ptc224582 and registeration number is 224582 .\nif you are using the caramel in a mold ( for flan or cr\u00e8me caramel ) pour it into the mold now .\nto make a a vanilla caramel sauce , stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract when you remove the caramel from the heat .\n. in addition to candy , caramel has several other applications . these include : flavoring ( caramel custard ) , sauce ( popular with ice cream ) , and coating ( caramel corn ) .\nto make a salted caramel sauce , stir in 1 / 4 teaspoon of kosher salt once the caramel mixture cools to room temperature .\nas any attempted - instagrammer of a casserole will know , taking brilliant pictures of food is no easy feat .\nthe image\ncups of coffee with caramel pictures on foam\nfrom vit is available on fotolia under a royalty - free license from 1 credit ( credit from $ 0 . 74 ) .\ncaramel is sugar that has been melted and browned . follow these simple instructions , and fret not : caramel takes practice and sugar is cheap . when cooking caramel , you should take safety precautions because you can get burned . you can also achieve the distinct caramel taste in hard candy form , with caramels .\ndry caramel is firmer than wet caramel . it is made only with melted sugar . it is often used for making pralines , brittles , and in flans .\ncaramel is sugar which has been cooked until it turns brown . the word\ncaramel pictures mumbai private limited currently have 2 active directors / partners : neeraj vasudeva , wilhelmus marcellus van der vlugt , and there are no other active directors / partners in the company except these 2 officials .\ncaramel pictures mumbai private limited registered address on file is b / 1403 , 14th floor , bianca yari road , versova , andheri ( w ) mumbai mumbai city mh 400061 in , mumbai - 400061 , maharashtra , india .\nclick the button below to add the caramel organic crepe knit dress to your wish list .\nit is fine if it bubbles because only then will it melt into oozy , sweet caramel .\nlet it cook until it develops a caramel color , but be careful not to overcook it .\nnon - stick coatings may be damaged by the high heat and could leach into the caramel .\nbecause cookware and stoves do not always distribute heat evenly , it is important that you stand over the caramel during the entire process . browning occurs quickly and caramel can burn quickly if left unattended .\nkeep a deep bowl of cold water nearby to plunge your hand in if caramel lands on it .\n2004 : the moolatte \u00ae frozen coffee flavored beverage line debuts in mocha , vanilla and caramel flavors .\nam i missing something ? the quantity of caramel isn ' t listed . help ! thanks : )\ntake a look at the latest works of caramel pictures or contact them in amsterdam directly . find on production paradise the best creative professionals and production services for commercial production , commercials / advertising directors , commercials / food / drink directors , commercials / table top directors .\ncaramel pictures mumbai private limited is an unlisted private company incorporated on 02 december , 2011 . the registered office of the company is at b / 1403 , 14th floor , bianca yari road , versova , andheri ( w ) , mumbai , mumbai city , maharashtra .\nwet caramel is made by cooking sugar and water . it is often used for sauces and dipping apples .\nearly caramel cakes were filled and iced but not multi - layered . many included chocolate . today ' s popular\ni suggest you and your grandpa cut up some green apples and squeeze lemon juice on them . stir a little sea salt into the caramel sauce and dip your apple slices in the warm caramel . you ' ll love it , and still get that caramel candy taste . best of all , it is something fun you can do together .\nmore than a month down the line , the title \u201cnrw\u201d seems fairly pointless now , but i took pictures of a three course meal , i might as well post them up .\nyou do not need any special equipment to make caramel , but the saucepan or skillet you use should be completely clean . make sure the pot is heavy , solid , and light - colored so you can monitor the caramelization process . if you plan on adding cream to your caramel , be sure the pot you choose can accommodate the caramel ' s expansion .\nthis is the best ice cream ! i serve it over baked apples or pears with a little caramel drizzle . yummy !\ni ' m a pastry chef and i use this recipe at work . best caramel ice cream my customers have ever tasted .\ntwo important criteria for a good caramel are color and flavor . caramel should be a beautiful amber brown - - some say it should be the color of an old penny . it is cooked to the verge of being burnt , but is still sweet in flavor .\nif you decide to make wet caramel , it ' s better to tilt the pan than to stir it , as stirring can promote recrystallization .\ncaramel pictures is a well established production company with offices in amsterdam , london , miami and mumbai . caramel ' s main facilities in amsterdam are the largest private studios in holland , with three fully equipped production stages , a water tank , cameras , lighting , and full post - production suites . it is specialised in tabletop work of all types , particularly food and liquids . the company ' s experienced and dedicated team , combined with cutting - edge world class technology create commercials of stunning beauty and originality .\n, had a limited use . massailot said that caramel was proper for barley - sugar and certain small sugar - works call ' d by that name . ' his compatriot j . gilliers , writing in 1751 , described caramel as sugar boiled to casse . it was coloured , and used for figures to decorate the table . other confectioners used caramel for decorative purposes and do not seem to have made many boiled - sugar sweets of the type now familiar . only at the beginning of the next century did jarrin make it clear that he included browned sugar in the term caramel .\nyou will know it ' s finished when it has started to bubble . watch the caramel at all times as it is easy to burn it .\nare an example of a caramelized confection . caramel candies , as we think of them today , surfaced in the 18th century . the are related to\nfood writers generally agree caramel cake is a favorite in the american south . this may indicate a french culinary descent . the earliest recipes we find for caramel cake in a u . s . were printed the mid - 1870s . these recipes were published in newspapers throughout the country ; no special mention of southern tradition .\ncool it down . if you are not adding liquid to your caramel , another way to cool it down ( and stop the cooking process ) is to set the base of the pan in a large bowl of cold water . clean the pan by soaking or boiling water in the pan until all of the caramel has melted away .\nstore it . when it has cooled slightly , put the caramel into an air - tight container . this container should be kept in the refrigerator and used within about two weeks .\nonce the caramel has become a nice raw - amber color and it is just barley bubbling , the eggs and cream will slow down the cooking process as it cools in the pan .\nchristina ricci ( in louis vuitton ) ditches her jet black hair for a lighter , caramel shade that she showed off la ' s museum of contemporary arts ( moca ) on sunday . \u2026\ni had gone to caramel restaurant and lounge , located at abc place , waiyaki way , westlands during the nairobi restaurant week ( nrw ) , with the intent of uploading the experience as soon as possible .\nthis recipe was good , but had some flaws : * when i poured the cream into the caramel , it seized . i was left with a lump of hardened caramel . luckily it melted , but that made the caramel go over a bit , the flavour hinting bitterness . * i ' m not sure if it was the anglaise , but i was having trouble using the ice cream mixer . it ended up churning the ice cream 3 / 4 of the way , so i ended up putting it in the freezer . surprisingly , it turned out very well . overall a good recipe , but some improvements could be made .\nadd 1 1 / 4 cups cream ( mixture will spatter ) and cook , stirring , until all of caramel has dissolved . transfer to a bowl and stir in sea salt and vanilla . cool to room temperature .\nadd in the cream and butter to cool the pot and stop the cooking process . stir with a whisk on low heat . any lumps that remain can be strained out . cool the caramel and store in an airtight container .\nare traced to the early decades of the 18th century . inexpensive toffee / caramels became available by the end of the 19th century . culinary evidence confirms a variety of recipes , from hard colored sugar to soft chewy caramel coating .\nwow ! only changes i made were : use all the sugar to make the caramel and none in the custard ; it is all about making a good strong caramel and to me it did not make sense not to caramelize the extra 1 / 4 cup . my eggs were not that large so used 3 whole eggs and 1 yolk . taste and texture were perfect . 20 minutes in ice cream maker . then it took about 4 hours to get harder .\nthe term\ncaramel\nhas two meanings : the highest stage of heated sugar ( also caramelized / caramelization ) and a confection ( candy ) . according to the food historians , caramelization was practiced in france in the 17th century .\nsome people also use a pastry brush dipped in water to wipe any sugar crystals off the sides of the pot during the heating process . while effective , the bristles can come off the brush and wind up in your beautiful caramel confection .\nso slim were the sniggery pickings that producers were reduced to showing stacey\u2019s lament of \u201cnot as much of an erection as i wanted\u201d twice . otherwise , it was just james dipping his nuts in caramel . has the double entendre dream died ?\nwow . this was fantastic . based on the input of other reviews , i made some tweaks : ( 1 ) used all the sugar to make the caramel , and didn ' t add any sugar to the custard mixture ; ( 2 ) used half - and - half instead of cream ; ( 3 ) increased the salt to a full teaspoon . in order to avoid the caramel hardening when the half - and - half was added , i took the caramel off the heat , stirred in about a quarter cup of the half - and - half , then returned it to the heat and added the rest in a slow stream , stirring the whole time . worked great ! and the ice cream was fantastic .\nclean up . cleaning up your sticky pan may seem daunting , but it is fairly simple . either soak your pan in warm water or fill the pan with water and bring it to a boil . boiling will melt all of the caramel .\n18th century english and american cake recipes regularly employ sugar ( in various forms : molasses , treacle , granulated ) , milk / cream , flour , eggs , rising agents , and spices . some of these might have produced recipes similar to what we know today as caramel cake . none of these recipes go by that name . recipes with the term\ncaramel\nin the title ( cake , candy , icing , sauce , custard , coloring etc . ) surface in the 1870s . what is\nmuch easier to make than i envisaged and so delicious ! i warmed the cream before adding to the caramel as others advised and this stopped it seizing . i also went with the advice to add 1 tsp of salt . amazing recipe , thank you\ni make caramel often using the wet method . the dry method ( melting the sugar in a dry pan ) is time - consuming and the results are never consistent . the wet method of making caramel is to add 1 / 2 cup of water to the sugar and boiling until it become amber - colored , turn down the heat , and continue cooking until it darkens slightly . remove from the heat and then add half of the warmed ( never cold ) cream and let bubbling subside , then add the remaining cream and whisk . cool to room temperature before adding to the custard base . i ' m giving this recipe three forks only because the author should know to warm the cream before adding the cooked sugar and because the wet method creates a much better caramel .\nstill waiting for this to cool so it can go into the ice cream maker and i am already giving it 4 forks ! it tastes amazing even before it is frozen . i had some trouble with the caramel , it really seized and took forever to dissolve after that . also , strained the custard before the caramel had cooled enough to use , so ended up with a few lumps in the batter . i didn ' t read the comments before starting and should have , there are some awesome tips there ! i will take heed when i make the next batch !\nbefore you make caramel , make sure your pot and utensils are completely clean , as any impurities can cause your sugar to recrystallize . heat granulated sugar and water on medium heat until the sugar dissolves , swirling the pot if you notice any sugar clumps forming . when the sugar reaches the point of being almost burnt , and when it is gently foaming and smoking , immediately remove it from the heat . add in the cream and butter to cool the pot and stop the cooking process . stir with a whisk , then cool the caramel and store it in an airtight container .\nthere were more eye - boggling bakes here . steven whipped up a caramel crown cake in tribute to his \u201csecond favourite family\u201d , the royals . \u201cyour majesty , i present to you the crown jewels - in sugar , \u201d he smiled . sadly , it didn\u2019t taste as good as it looked .\nthe flavor is out of this world delicious . the cream curdled when added to the hot caramel on my first try . i started all over , using higher butterfat cream , and the result was better but still a little bit curdled . after some vitamix action , all turned out just swell .\ni continue to be appalled at the people trying to stop this transparency and removal of unnecessary ingredients in our food . all you have to do is ask yourself \u2013 who would want their meat colored with artificial caramel color linked to cancer ? the answer to that question , is exactly who you think it is .\nthe practice of coating fruit in sugar syrup dates to ancient times . honey and sugar were used as preserving agents . food historians generally agree that toffee apples ( aka taffy apples , caramel candied apples , candy apples , lollipop apples ) probably date to the late 19th century , although difficult to prove in print . both\naul hollywood had raised a silvery eyebrow at its simplistic design , which featured only two types of caramel - and then the cake itself was gluey and under - baked . the judges seemed almost as disappointed as the baker himself , sighing \u201coh , tom\u201d as they realised that they\u2019d have to send him up the high road home .\ndobostorte , named after dobos , a famous hungarian chef who created it in 1887 , is made by building up five or more thick circles of savoy sponge sandwiched with layers of a creamed filling , often flavoured with chocolate . the top layer of cake is covered with a layer of sugar caramel , marked into portions .\ncream shortening and sugar : add applesauce mixed with soda . mix flour , raisins , walnuts , spices and baking powder and add to first mixture . bake in slow oven 1 1 / 2 hours . this cake may be iced or not , as desired . mrs . smith uses a caramel frosting when she ices this cake .\ncream the butter with half the sugar . with the rest of sugar , beat the eggs , and add to the sugar and butter . mix the baking - powder , spice , and nuts with the flour , and alternately with the milk . measure the baking - powder level . bake in small two - layer round , using caramel icing .\ni have made this many times and it always gets raves . i add some water to the sugar because i can never get the dry caramel to work . as other reviewers suggested , i use half and half for the dairy and add more salt . ( i usually make half the recipe , using only 1 egg , it still comes out good . )\nhappily , it now seems that once a few bakers have left the tent , it frees up airtime for their welcome return . hence co - host noel fielding took a trip to the dutch town of gouda , famed not just for its cheese but also as the birthplace of stroopwafels . both pleasingly educational and a refreshing change of gear from all the caramel - based jeopardy .\nwith his drawing board designs and pencil tucked behind the ear , tom had been a star baker contender for the past two weeks but here , he had a caramel - filled nightmare . he failed to finish his millionaire\u2019s shortbread , got a sweaty \u201cstress sheen\u201d and had to serve it still in tins . what really killed off tom\u2019s hopes , however , was that disastrous hummingbird cake showstopper .\nthese are the best candy bars , ranked in order . these are all candy bars that a popular and sold in america . do not recommend a crunchie bar or a flake bar or a yorkie bar to me . they are delicious , but have no place here . come on this journey through peanuts , coconut , nougat , caramel and ( of course ) chocolate , and see how your favorite candy bar stacks up .\nlightly whisk eggs in a medium bowl , then add half of hot milk mixture in a slow stream , whisking constantly . pour back into saucepan and cook over medium heat , stirring constantly with a wooden spoon , until custard coats back of spoon and registers 170\u00b0f on an instant - read thermometer ( do not let boil ) . pour custard through a fine - mesh sieve into a large bowl , then stir in cooled caramel .\ndubbed as \u2018a taste of dubai in nairobi\u2019 , caramel is probably the first restaurant i\u2019ve been to where i got thoroughly searched , even placing my bag in an x - ray baggage scanner . from there you walk into a huge and exciting and energetic ultra - lounge serving flavorful decadent plates , and offering a full service bar . boasting a warm inviting ambiance and relaxing atmosphere that offers drinking , dining and entertainment at one centrally located hot spot .\ncaramel icing 1 cups sugar 1 cup cream 2 heaping teaspoonfuls butter boil together in a granite saucepan without stiffing , unitl a little dropped in cold water forms a waxy ball . stir only from the bottom to avoid burning . when done set in cold water and spread while still soft .\n- - - old southern receipts , mary d . pretlow [ robert m . mcbride & company : new york ] 1930 ( p . 108 - 9 )\nwow wow wow - this is fantastic ! before making , i looked through most of the other reviews first to see what tweeks were made . as a result , i did the following : doubled the amount of salt ( needed it ) . i used mediterranean course sea salt because it was what i had on hand . i have very poor lighting over my stove , so i took a small table lamp , placed it next to the stove and aimed it at my burner while i cooked the sugar to make the caramel . i believe this helped to achieve the right\namber color\nof the caramel . after the sugar melted , i also turned the burner down from medium to low / medium and stirred frequently . i also took other advice and warmed the cream before adding it to the melted sugar / caramel and added it very slowly . this definitelly helped to make sure it did not cease up . i did not add the additional 1 / 4 cup of sugar to the milk and remaining cream mixture - it didn ' t need it . i have never used egg whites in any of my ice cream recipes , so instead of using 3 whole eggs , i used 5 egg yolks . this came out absolutely amazing , creamy and rich . for those commenters that said this was too rich , have no idea what great ice cream is ! i will make this again and again and again .\nreading the comments about cotton and peanuts make me laugh . i live in north florida surrounded by cotton and peanut fields . the fields here are rotated but are sprayed so heavily with chemicals and \u201croundup\u201d type chemicals that i will never eat another peanut again . there is no responsible growing that i can see and i do worry about my well water from the heavy use of chemicals . the cover crops are planted and sprayed as well before being turned over . the farmers spray a green field and during the next couple days they are brown and brittle . i have taken pictures during my daily walks during the process \u2013 there is no responsible care of the land anymore . then to boot they bale up the peanut plants after harvest to feed cattle\u2026\u2026 .\noh . my . god . make this now . it is decadent , rich , and luscious with the most luxurious mouth - feel you could imagine . i used 1 / 2 & 1 / 2 instead of the cream , omitted the 1 / 4c sugar from the liquid , used a full teaspoon of maldon sea salt , and warmed the 1 / 2 & 1 / 2 before adding to the liquid sugar . the caramel will be liquid rather than thick like candy . i ate it before it was completely frozen so it was like soft - serve ice cream . absolutely delicious .\npraline . a confection made from almonds or pecans and caramel . it is a great favorite of the south , especially in new orleans , and derives from the french preparation of praline , caramelized almonds or hazelnuts and sugar pounded into a fine , crumblike texture , both terms come from the name of french diplomat cesar du plessis - praslin , later duc de choisuel ( 1598 - 1675 ) , whose cook suggested that almonds and sugar aided digestion . the american creoles substituted pecans for the almonds . the confection is first mentioned in print in 1715 , and part of louisiana food culture as early as 1762 . the term had various meaning by 1809 , when one chronicler told of pralines made from corn and sugar .\ntoffee recieved a boost in the 1880s when caramels , a north american innovation , were introduced . caramels relied on slowly boiled sugar and milk to give a delicious flavour . skuse wrote that these sweets were sold very freely on the lowest and poorest quarters of london , at two - pence per ounce ; in the west end the same goods fetch double that price . ' they were also suitable for mass production . coconut oil substitutes were developed to replace the dairy products , and automatic stirrers replaced human endeavour at the boiling pan . confectioners began experiments . in 1890 john mackintosh opened a shop in halifax . shortly afterwards , he created mackintosh ' s celebrated toffee , drawing both on english toffee and american caramel formulae .\npraline . . . the praline is a specialty of montargis , where its inventor , lassagne , who was chef de bouche ( master of the household ) to the compte du plessis - praslin , came to retire . legend has it that his creation came about this way : seeing a kitchen boy nibbling at leftovers of caramel and almonds , lassagne had the idea of cooking whole almonds in sugar . the sweetmeat that resulted had a bread successs and even , it is said , contributed to certain diplomatic triumphs , for which the compte du plessis - praslin , minister to louis xiii and louis xiv , took all the credit ( he also gave his name to the sweets ) . lassagne finally retired to montargis in 1630 and there founded the maison de la praline , which exists to this day .\ni rated this 4 forks a year ago , as written , but want to add some hacks that make this much easier . my family requests this often , and i found it tricky and a bit rich . the caramel always seizes badly - - i discovered that if i caramelize the sugar in the microwave ( directions for this are on the internet and it is okay to use a small amount of water in doing it ) and warm the cream before adding it in , it combines waaaayyy more easily , and does not splatter as badly . i also now sub 1 / 2 and 1 / 2 cream for the heavy and use 2 % milk - - much lighter and more to our taste . i will make this more often now , as the issues that would cause it to fail for me are resolved .\n' candy ' jim athas , who filled this central texas town ' s sweet tooth 56 years , has retired . ' i wish i could shake the hand of every boy and girl who ever came to my place for candy , soda water , popcorn or even a rink of water , ' says greek - born ' candy ' jim . . . he became famous for his ' sauerkraut candy . ' it was a caramel form but rich in coconut . for years , ' candy ' jim never said how it got its name . on retiring , he told . he said that in the early days of his candy making he visited des moines , iowa , and heard of this recipe . he learned how to make it , and noted that , when cooking , the coconut gives the appearance of sauerkraut .\n[ note : this book contains the following recipes recipes for fudge : chocolate , cocoa , sour cream , chocolate acorns , chocolate brazil nut , chocolate marshmallow , chocolate walnut , condensed milk , cream nut , plum pudding , sultana , caramel , cocoanut , cocoanut cream , coffee , coffee cocoanut , fruit , ginger , marshmallow , maple marshmallow , maple chocolate , maple nut , praline , maple cream , walnut maple , pecan maple , orange , peanut butter , raisin , raspberry , vanilla , nut , vanilla opera , rainbow , maraschino opera , orange flower opera , pistachio , orange opera , genessee , brown sugar ( penuche ) , fig penuche , fruit penuche , marshmallow penuche , pecan penuche , peanut penuche , postum penuche ( with instant postum cereal ) , raisin penuche , double fudge ( i & ii ) , divinity , sea foam , grapenuts divinity ( also a cereal ) , cream mints , cherry puffs , nut puffs , and pineapple puffs .\nit isn ' t often that we find a cake that can be made in the same tin with its frosting in a frying pan . take 1 1 - 2 cups brown sugar , melt in an iron or aluminum frying pan . when bubbling and smooth , cover the bottom of the skillet with slices of pineapple . be careful not to allow the mixture of sugar and butter to carmelize too much as that would make the frosting bitter . pour over the pineapple mixture the cake batter and bake in a rather hot over about 450 degrees for five minutes , then reduce the heat to about 350 degrees . bake until done and a light brown crust has formed over the top about 30 minutes in all . the cake may be turned out of the pan right side up to show the nice brown crust or upside down to show the selfmade caramel pineapple icing , cut in squares or approximate circles to follow the line and serve with whipped cream or just plain . the cake batter is made as follows :\nmeet the family of py - o - my mixes . you ' ll enjoy all five as much as those you ' ve tried . . . blueberry muffin mix makes naturally sweet blueberry muffins . a can of blueberries and paper baking cups right in the package ! ' round - the - clock favorite . . . coffee cake mix makes so many things . makes two 9 - inch rings ! makes pecan rolls and raised doughnuts . also cinnamon rolls , stollen and kuchen . . . ice box pie mix makes a complete chiffon ice box pie without baking ! graham cracker crust and chiffon filling in the package . four popular year ' round flavors : lemon , chocolate , strawberry , butterscotch . . . puddin ' cake mix brings you this new dessert idea . cake with sauce - - baked together ! four favorite flavors . . . vanilla , chocolate , caramel pecan and lemon . kids love ' em ! . . . brownie mix comes in the handy aluminum baking pan ! they ' re tops with youngsters to make and eat - - anytime !\nwe owe it [ praline ] to lassagne . . . one day , in the servants ' quarters of his residence at montargis , lassagne found his children caramelizing almonds almonds stolen from the kitchens . the wonderful odour emanating from the spot where the little cooks were at work gave away their guilty secret and its delicious results . his mouth watering , lassagne promsed to keep quiet in exchange for some of the sweetmeats . he perfected the recipe and took it to the court of louis xiii , where the confection became known as prasline , not that the duke himself had anything to do with inventing it . another sotry holds that the reicpe was the result of clumsiness on the part of an apprentice , who dropped some almonds into caramel made with gatinais honey . whatever the truth of the matter was , lassagne retired to montargis and opened a confectioner ' s shop there , the maison de la prasline , which still exits and is as good as a museum . praline is made and sold at modern fairs in france , but the cheap sort contains peanuts instead of authentic almonds .\n[ 1946 ]\napplesauce cake . sift : 1 cup sugar ( white or closely packed brown ) beat until soft : 1 / 2 cup butter . add the sugar gradually . blend these ingredients until they are very light and creamy . beat in : 1 egg . sift before measuring : 1 3 / 4 cups cake flour . sift a little of the flour over : 1 cup raisins , 1 cup nut meats or currants resift the remainder with : 1 / 2 teaspoon salt , 1 teaspoon soda , 1 teaspoon cinnamon , 1 / 2 teaspoon cloves . stir the sifted ingredients gradually into the butter mixture until the butter is smooth . add the raisins and nut meats . heat : 1 cup thick lightly sweetened applesauce . beat into the batter . bake the cake in a greased 9 inch tube pan in a moderate oven 350 degrees f . for about 40 minutes . spread it with : caramel icing . the flavoring may be varied by adding : 2 tablespoons cocoa . in that case deduct the same amount of flour .\n- - - the joy of cooking , irma s . rombauer [ bobbs - merrill : indianapolis ] 1946 ( p . 546 )\nthe swiss were renowned for their high degree of perfection in the quality and manufacture of chocolate fondant . the swiss production methods were imitated by most manufacturers , but lack of understanding and failure to pay attention to the details of the swiss methods often did not lead to success . to make swiss chocolates , the chocolate had to be bround very fine and additional cocoa butter needed to be added to allow the chocolate to be in a liquid form when warm . conching lasted up to 48 hours at a temperature of around 55 degrees c . but for many imitators , by the beginning of the 1900s , it was still unclear how swiss chocolates were produced . it was first believed that additional cocoa butter had to be added to the chocolate . however , high levels of fat in the chocolate were objectionable in flavor and texture , so the melting characteristics of the chocolate were then attributed to the chocolate process itself . to replicate the caramel - like taste of chocolate fondant , experiments over many years were conducted to discover the method of imparting this flavor to the chocolate . . . conching was described as an extraordinary process of which the science behind the effects was unknown .\nthe film titled rebel was done by ddb & tribal amsterdam advertising agency for centraal beheer in netherlands . it was released in feb 1992 .\n\u00a9 2004 - 2018 turnkey projections inc . ltd . all trademarks , logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners .\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 .\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 .\nsome parts of this page won ' t work property . please reload or try later .\nan imaginative , partially animated drama about a father who is trying to get his protesting six year old son to go to bed . this struggle results in a spectacular trip to the half broke moon . . . see full summary \u00bb\ncheck out highlights from some of the best recent trailers including mandy , the predator , zoe , and the king of thieves .\nwant to share imdb ' s rating on your own site ? use the html below .\nan imaginative , partially animated drama about a father who is trying to get his protesting six year old son to go to bed . this struggle results in a spectacular trip to the half broke moon and an attempt to repair it . on the moon , father and son encounter mother and it turns out that a lot more is going on in their small family .\nwith jurassic world : fallen kingdom now in cinemas , we take a look at how imdb users rated the films of the franchise . plus , browse exclusive lego\u00ae jurassic world playsets , presented by lego .\nexplore popular and recently added tv series available to stream now with prime video .\nif a photographic eye is something one inherits , then the van der vlugts definitely have the genes . a sensitive and daring photographer , marcel van der vlugt is widely acknowledged for his striking and sometimes controversial stills shot on gigantic polaroids . his cutting - edge editorial work has been featured in magazines like dutch , vogue , it , and jalouse . in 1991 , van der vlugt spread the wealth and forayed into film where he successfully translated his eye - catching style to commercials . soon enough he captured a gold lion for a psa in cannes . van der vlugt seamlessly moves between the two disciplines enjoying a symbiotic relationship and continuing to deliver head - turning work . urltoken\nchocolate montage by director / dp : will van der vlugt . tabletop high speed\nclients include lindt international , werthers , mcdonald ' s , coca - cola , kfc , parler , l\u2019or\u00e9al and unilever .\nall trademarks , images and videos on this website are properties of their respective owners .\nget your work seen by 57 of the world ' s most prestigious judges .\nproduction paradise uses cookies . by continuing to use our site , you are agreeing to our cookie policy .\nwe ' ve detected you are using an ad - blocker which means some of our content might not been dispayed on your browser .\nsince our page has a lot of content about the advertising industry , we recommend that you white - list or disable the ad blocker for urltoken for the optimum experience .\nfor more information , view this guide on how to to disable your ad blocker .\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 .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 afaqs ! . 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 .\nan international full service production company for commercials , internet movies , corporate films and cross - media content .\nis this your business ? claim it today ! hop on board this gravy train and keep your profile up - to - date . it\u2019s 100 % free !\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 .\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\nwrite an article request a new article answer a request more ideas . . .\nwe use cookies to make wikihow great . by using our site , you agree to our cookie policy .\nheated sugar can splatter , and burn you very badly . wear long - sleeves , an\nsprinkle the sugar in a thin layer at the bottom of your saucepan or skillet . pour your water over the sugar slowly and evenly so all of the sugar is covered . be sure there are no dry spots .\nonly use granulated sugar . brown sugar and powdered sugars contain too many impurities and will not caramelize . raw sugar is not recommended .\ncook the sugar and water on medium heat until the sugar dissolves . watch the mix closely and swirl the pot if you notice any sugar clumps forming . most clumps will melt during cooking .\nto prohibit recrystallization , you can keep the pot covered until the sugar is completely melted . any sugar crystals hanging on to the sides of the pot will be forced to the bottom by the condensation created .\nanother trick to prevent recrystallization is to add a tiny amount ( a drop or two ) of lemon juice or cream of tartar to the sugar water mix right at the moment it begins to dissolve . these recrystallization\nagents\nprevents large crystal lumps from forming by coating the smaller crystals .\nwatch the sugar as it darkens . when it has reached the point of almost being burnt and when it is gently foaming and smoking , immediately remove it from the heat .\nput the sugar in a pan . sprinkle an even layer of sugar in the bottom of a heavy skillet or saucepan . be sure the pan is large enough to accommodate the sugar ' s expansion .\ncook the sugar on medium heat . you will notice the edges of the sugar will begin to brown and cook first . with a clean heatproof utensil , push the liquefied sugar towards the middle of the pan .\nyou want to make sure to move the liquefied sugar so it doesn ' t begin to burn . once burnt , it cannot be saved .\nif lumps begin to form , turn down the heat slightly and stir slowly . the lumps should melt by the time you are done . [ 4 ]\nthe process here will begin to speed up , so don ' t leave the stove . watch as the sugar deepens in color to a rich amber . if a recipe you are using calls for the addition of a liquid ( like cream ) , add it in now to cool the pan and slow the cooking process .\nto make pralines , add a cup of toasted , chopped nuts to the pan . stir them slightly with a couple pinches of salt , and pour the mixture onto a wax - paper lined baking sheet to cool . [ 5 ]\nyes , but just be sure to add it in after you cooked it , or the vanilla flavor may evaporate . take care when adding it in , as the vanilla might splatter for a couple of seconds .\nyou can actually dip them right away , or wait until it cools down a bit .\nif you are too late and the heavy - duty pan has crystal on it , then soak it in warm water for 30 minutes and then clean it .\nif you want to quickly cool it down , it is handy to have a pot of cool water next to you at all times .\nany splashing will permanently damage glass cooking surfaces . be careful about resting the stirring spoon on glass cooking surfaces .\nawesome picture ! tell us more about it ? click here to share your story .\nthanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 1 , 886 , 753 times .\ncookies make wikihow better . by continuing to use our site , you agree to our cookie policy .\nwe ' re currently experiencing technical difficulties . if this persists , please email our dedicated team at digitalservices @ urltoken\ntent , which produced plenty of sticky moments . here\u2019s all the talking points from episode four .\nsporty - but - nice edinburgh architect tom hetherington began the series by saying he wanted to become the first scot to win bake - off . well , mcbakers north of the border will have to wait at least another year to break their doughy duck .\nthis week\u2019s elimination was a battle of the blokes - jolly banker james hillery had the narrowest escape - meaning the gender balance of the tent now tips even further in women\u2019s favour , with five females to three men . then again , those men include hot favourite steven carter - bailey , so maybe he evens it up .\necause those oh - so - bbc - ish \u201chistory of baking\u201d films didn\u2019t appear during the first few episodes on channel 4 , we assumed they had been quietly axed in favour of more in - tent action . and adverts .\nit was another amusingly sprightly week for fielding , who elsewhere joked that he was \u201cpart - wasp\u201d , said stacey\u2019s spiced rum \u201ctasted like pirate\u2019s tears\u201d and executed a perfect slapstick fall off a hedge . we also approve of anyone who can sneakily reference nineties trip - hoppers sneaker pimps and construct a comic riff from those retro robotic smash martians .\nuite a lot , it seems . \u201cit\u2019s a skill , \u201d mumbled paul hollywood , as the calorie - fearing prue leith looked aghast at the sheer volume of sugary stuff he was putting away . attaboy , silverback gorilla .\npaul\u2019s solution to sweet - toothed over - indulgence ? a nice , salty packet of crisps . come on , nobody ever watched bake off for the healthy nutritional tips .\ns there nothing that scouse health & safety inspector kate lyon can\u2019t do ? she\u2019s an amateur blacksmith , furniture restorer and food historian who bakes for a local homeless charity in merseyside . now she can add star baker to her densely packed cv . kate\u2019s still only 29 , too . if she wasn\u2019t so likeable , she\u2019d be infuriating .\nher salted bay shortbread was aromatic , delicately patterned and perfectly textured , using bay leaves picked from her own tree ( of course she\u2019s a gardener too ) . a respectable midway finish in the technical kept her in \u201csb\u201d contention .\nfinally , her sticky toffee apple cake showstopper was a winner , topped with brightly coloured fireworks and tasting so spectacular that prue leith asked for the recipe . high praise indeed . it\u2019s a favourite of kate\u2019s family on bonfire night and got \u201coohs\u201d and \u201caahs\u201d in the tent too . consistent kate is starting to look a potential finalist .\nary berry\u2019s replacement has grown into the role at her own suitably stately pace . prue\u2019s now hitting her stride and set a double dutch technical challenge so tough that not one of the bakers properly cracked it . that\u2019s usually mr nasty\u2019s job .\nhe 77 - year - old isn\u2019t afraid to disagree with paul hollywood when they rate bakes differently - and since she has less of sweet tooth , that happened several times here .\nprue even saw off her rivals in style stakes , thanks to a chic navy - and - white number with flirty knee - length skirt - accessorised , as always , with statement specs and chunky necklace . with noel and sandi both sporting printed shirts - floral - and - stripes for sandi , neatly themed ice creams - and - cakes for noel ( by lazy oaf , shop - spotters ) - prue pipped them to the fashion prize ."]}
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", "topic": 19}], "title": "muir homes", "paragraphs": ["the finalists and winning image with be chosen by muir homes . muir homes\u2019 decision is final .\nmuir group was founded by former joiner john muir , one of scotland\u2019s richest men , who set up muir homes in 1973 .\nproperty developer muir homes has just launched its development of new homes at sovereign gate in peterhead .\nmuir group has partnered with homeswapper to provide this service for free for all muir group residents .\nwork starts on new care homes for muir of ord and tain . | the highland council\neach of these new homes in aberdeen has been crafted by muir homes and is built to the highest standards with a superior level of specification throughout .\nas a company dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction , muir homes take a pride in the superior quality of the interior finishings which one would expect when purchasing an exclusive well - appointed comfortable home . visit muir homes\nbellway homes are developing 88 new homes at scotland\u2019s largest regeneration site , heartlands in west lothian .\nin conjunction with other quality scottish manufacturers of windows , stairs , kitchens , etc , muir homes produce executive and family homes which are much sought after . many homes are sold to repeat customers who , after buying their first home from muir homes , move from their original flat to one of our executive 5 bed roomed houses .\nmuir homes would love to see pictures that represent community life and show the town as a vibrant place to live .\nmuir homes have had a great start at their new auchterarder development , the castleton , with a number of homes reserved and sold straight from plan since the january opening .\ndiscover your dream home at riverside of blairs , royal deeside and part exchange with muir homes will make your move easier than you think .\n\u201cit\u2019s about time muir gave some answers . \u201d a spokesman for muir homes said , \u201cwe would confirm that the company undertaking the traffic and parking survey were assembling this information on behalf of our traffic consultant and ourselves .\nturf cutting ceremonies were held today ( monday 29 july ) to mark the start of works on new care homes at muir or ord and tain to replace the existing homes that serve the two communities .\nrosemary livingstone , sales and marketing manager for muir homes , said : \u201cour new house types are proving popular and customer feedback has been excellent . \u201d\njohn muir worked , raised a family and wrote in his martinez , california home .\neach of these new homes for sale in peterhead will be designed and built to the standards you expect from muir homes with eye - catching design elements , a high - quality specification and attractive street scenes to enjoy .\nmuir homes is a family - run , private house - builder committed to delivering your dream home and exceptional customer service to delight you at every opportunity .\neach home at silverdykes is designed and built with care and attention to detail , and includes muir homes\u2019 highly regarded finishes , beautifully appointed kitchens and stylish bathrooms .\nclick here to learn about the ways you can enjoy the john muir national historic site .\njustice heath also urged muir to reconnect with her young children on her release from prison .\nmuir homes is a family - run , private house - builder combining more than 40 years of expertise with a commitment to exceptional customer service and delivering your dream new home .\nthe castlefleurie development from muir homes is located in the beautiful coastal town of leven in fife , just 20 minutes from kirkcaldy and 30 minutes from the historical town st andrews .\nmuir homes confirmed they had commissioned a private firm to conduct the survey relating to a potential planning application , believed to involve the building of houses at nearby donibristle industrial estate .\nget in touch now to find out more about these beautiful new peterhead homes .\nyour bathroom should be your sanctuary , that\u2019s why every new home created by muir homes is furnished with stylish furniture , high - quality tiling and sleek fixtures in every bathroom and en suite .\nyou can find your ideal home with muir homes . we participate in a range of offers and initiatives that make it even easier to buy a high quality new build home in locations across scotland .\nthe company also has a housebuilding arm which is redeveloping the former jaeger clothing factory in nearby alloa . but the project would be disproportionately large for muir homes , which turns over around 19m per year .\nwelcome to castlefleurie , a beautiful collection of new homes for sale in leven , fife .\nyour bathroom should be your sanctuary , that\u2019s why every new home created by muir homes is furnished with stylish furniture , high - quality tiling , underfloor heating and sleek fixtures in every bathroom and en suite .\nanalysis of phone records and other information had confirmed muir had sourced and on - sold more than 520g of the drug .\nin addition , the winner and finalists will benefit from publicity in the buchanie and see their photos used ( with credits ) by muir homes on their marketing materials and social media to promote the area to prospective residents .\nour tailored purchase packages are available on all of our new homes . find out more today !\nhomeswapper is the uk\u2019s largest website database of properties listed by residents of housing associations and social landlords looking to swap homes . residents can register their details and advertise their homes on the website .\navailable on new homes in stanley ! strathord park is a stunning development of new homes offering plenty of rural charm . prices start from just \u00a3150 , 000\u2013 get in touch to find out more .\nparklands highland ltd is now responsible for the operation of the existing homes at urray house and duthac house which were formerly run by the highland council . council staff transferred to the employment of parklands on 15 july 2013 . the homes will remain in operation until the new homes are completed in april 2014 .\njohn muir played many roles in his life , all of which helped him succeed in his role as an advocate for nature . as america\u2019s most famous naturalist and conservationist , muir fought to protect the wild places he loved , places we can still visit today . muir\u2019s writings convinced the u . s . government to protect yosemite , sequoia , grand canyon and mt . rainier as national parks .\namong them was muir ' s own home , where scales , straws and other utensils used to make and consume methamphetamine were found .\nmuir homes is a scottish based company with its head office and timber kit factory located at inverkeithing , fife . specialising in timber - framed construction , the company manufacture all their own houses including the quality internal natural timber finishings and doors .\nmuir group\u2019s pre - tax profits rose by 20 % to 5 . 2m on turnover of 52 . 5m in the year to february 2003 , according to figures filed at companies house . john muir is the uk\u2019s joint 756th richest person with an estimated fortune of 52m .\nour exciting next phase of new homes at the crescent in port glasgow is just around the corner ! these homes have been extremely popular and won\u2019t be around for long \u2013 register your interest today for further details .\nmethamphetamine dealer anna muir was jailed for six years and two months when she appeared at the high court in hamilton on friday . file image\nhowever , he noted that as well as being one of the main people involved in the dealing operation , muir was also an addict .\nif you\u2019re interested in any of our new homes for sale in leven , get in contact with us today .\ncouncillor angela maclean on behalf of the highland council\u2019s dingwall & seaforth ward members welcomed the start of works at muir of ord . she said : \u201cthis is the council delivering another commitment in its programme \u2018to work with partners to complete the building of new care homes , run by the independent sector\u2019 . families in muir of ord area can look forward to a brighter future for the care of their loved ones . \u201d\nchoose from a range of new build homes in aberdeenshire with thoughtful layouts that flow effortlessly and create a spacious feel .\nabout 40 police officers were involved in searches of homes and properties in te aroha , paeroa , matamata and waiuku .\nthe village will be built on a 30 - acre site owned by muir group which includes land attached to the defunct solsgirth colliery , and agricultural land .\nsovereign gate is a welcoming development of new build homes in peterhead that presents an opportunity for first - time buyers , second steppers and families alike . whatever your housing requirements , sovereign gate has a range of new homes to suit your needs .\nmuir group , the fife building company , is putting together a plan for the site near forest mill which is expected to gain planning approval later this year .\nmuir , 44 , shook her head and mouthed the word\nf - - -\nas justice paul heath jailed her for six years and two months .\nwelcome to sovereign gate , a collection of new homes for sale in peterhead , aberdeenshire on the rugged east coast of scotland .\nlynne boyd is in her 30th anniversary year with tulloch homes and the sales director says her greatest satisfaction is from repeat business .\nwhen she joined in may , 1985 , the first homes she had to sell were at silver birches , balloch , inverness .\ncrown prosecutor jacinda foster successfully argued for the 50 per cent non - parole period to be applied , to reflect the gravity of the offending and the harm muir had caused .\nfife homes on the east coast of scotland are located in a spectacular , coastal region that offers quick connections to nearby perth and edinburgh .\nfor young , working professionals ! this range of 3 & 4 - bedroom homes is priced from \u00a3219 , 995 - find out more today .\n\u201cour first executive homes were at pine ridge , balnafettack , 15 houses with american names : montana , oregon , denver , baltimore and california .\nthose in search of new homes in scotland can choose from a range of locations in fife ; from picturesque villages and bustling town centres to beautiful seaside towns .\nresidents from urray house , muir of ord , and duthac house , tain , were joined at the events by local highland council members for the dingwall & seaforth and tain & easter ross wards as well as staff from parklands highland ltd , which is the provider of the new homes for older people in the two communities , along with their build partner , robertson .\njan is director of business support . she has a wealth of knowledge and experience in both housing and business development roles including most recently as assistant director of business improvement and support with muir group housing association .\nmuir was one of nine people arrested as part of operation daydream , an undercover investigation into drug dealing in the area in and around te aroha and paeroa that came to an end in early november 2015 .\nsome $ 3000 in cash was found in muir ' s car , along with a cooler bag containing a plastic screw - top container that had numerous plastic bags inside - each containing a gram of methamphetamine .\nif you\u2019re looking for a stunning new home located just minutes away from the centre of laurencekirk , the grange is the place for you . this wonderful array of 3 and 4 - bedroom homes is the perfect place to call home this summertime in east scotland . beautiful 3 - bedroom homes this summer , why . . .\nsilverdykes is a collection of delightful new homes for sale in anstruther , scotland . this development offers a range of homes in a sort after coastal location . whether you\u2019re just stepping onto the property ladder or are looking to purchase a holiday home by the sea , there is a range of properties for sale at silverdykes in anstruther\nthe village is expected to feature a mix of low - cost , high density housing and detached homes . it will also include a garden centre and local shops .\nclackmannanshire council said the village would contain 750 new homes , but sources close to the development say the total number of units could be higher than 1 , 000 .\nmuir group housing association manages over 5 , 000 properties and operates across 33 local authority areas nationally . we have offices in blackpool , burnley , winsford and huntingdon , as well as our head office in chester .\ncare , attention to detail , excellent design and high specification \u2013 these are the pre - requisites of every house muir homes visualises and builds . our aim is to create beautiful new homes with an imaginative mix of flair and practicality in design , balanced by quality craftsmanship and the added touches and details that make a house a home . our homes are spacious with well - planned rooms and accommodation designed to include modern lifestyle features . depending on the build stage , you can personalise your chosen property by selecting from differing kitchen styles , worktops , wall tiles and handles . in some circumstances we can even include unique details to suit your preferences . the sales advisor on site can discuss the specification available with your chosen home .\nanna merrianne muir was sentenced in the high court at hamilton on friday after earlier pleading guilty to a charges of supplying methamphetamine , offering to supply methamphetamine , possession of methamphetamine for supply and possession of cannabis for supply .\ntake a look at our carefully - selected collection of new build family homes in our finest destinations across scotland , all with fantastic tailored offers and incentives to benefit you .\nsilverdykes is a beautiful collection of houses for sale in anstruther ideal for first - time buyers , retirement homes or as a holiday home . choose your seaside home today .\nthe first homes are scheduled to be completed in july and prices range from \u00a3146 , 995 to \u00a3189 , 995 for a mixture of three and four - bedroom properties .\nhomes and property key retirement : invest in hot property by the seaside with equity release freeing up cash from property wealth could help you buy dream a coastal holiday home .\nhelp to buy could give you the assistance you need to own your dream home at castlefleurie . the initiative is currently available on all new build homes priced up to \u00a3200 , 000 .\nin a number of areas , our homes are let through a local choice based lettings scheme . for more information about choice based lettings schemes and how to apply , please contact us .\nhelp to buy could give you the assistance you need to own your dream home at sovereign gate . the initiative is currently available on all new build homes priced up to \u00a3200 , 000 .\n, the 4 - bedroom wemyss at sovereign gate gives you a real sense of the spaciousness and quality of our new homes . why not take a look around using our 360 online tours ?\nthe project , estimated to be worth 100m , will create one of the largest ever\nnew villages\nin scotland with up to 1 , 000 new homes , a school and leisure facilities .\nwelcome to riverside of blairs in royal deeside , scotland \u2013 an exclusive community of high - quality new homes for sale in aberdeen , located in breathtaking surroundings on the banks of the river dee .\nthis fact sheet looks at our supply of rented homes for families , couples and single people , and sheltered accommodation for older people . the association also has supported housing projects and shared ownership housing schemes .\nwith a range of new build properties available , from new family homes to executive villas , there is a house for sale in leven to suit every lifestyle . a number of these stunning new homes are also available to buy using the government - backed help to buy scotland scheme , allowing you to buy your new home with a much smaller deposit . you can find out more about help to buy here .\nheartlands , one of the largest reclamation and regeneration projects in europe , includes plans for 2 , 000 homes , as well as leisure , education and community facilities and is designed to provide wide open spaces .\nron taylor , managing director of parklands highland ltd , said : \u201cwe are delighted to be working in partnership with the highland council and robertson on this important project . the construction of these new care homes represents a significant step forward in the provision of care support for older people in muir of ord and tain . this \u00a35 million investment by parklands will ensure that we continue to provide the best quality of care and support for residents in modern , purpose built facilities . \u201d\nfrank reid , regional managing director of robertson said : \u201cwe are delighted to have been awarded the contract for these new homes . \u201cwe have worked closely with the highland council and parklands on previous successful contracts and have been very pleased to be involved from the very beginning of this project with the development , design and now construction of homes that will provide the highest quality of care for older people in ross - shire . \u201d\n\u201chouse types were simply a , b , and c \u2013 nothing like today\u2019s array of designs . we started with traditionally built homes before moving into timber frame . the product is much more advanced and environmentally friendly now .\nshaun became chief executive in 2018 . he has extensive experience in social housing both in housing management and asset management where he has held both operational and senior management positions . most recently shaun was director of operations at wolverhampton homes\nafter 16 years working for dudley mbc in a variety of housing services roles , angela joined wolverhampton homes in 2005 as area manager and became head of community investment in 2012 . the post of assistant director \u2013 housing options , builds on her responsibility for lettings , housing support and debt and money advice by the transfer of housing options , housing outreach and the management of temporary accommodation from the city of wolverhampton council to wolverhampton homes in december 2017 .\nnew release of remaining homes - priced from \u00a3239 , 995 - \u00a35000 john lewis voucher if you reserve this weekend ! - sought after location this new home is not to be missed . find out more on our website today .\nfraser conn , sales and marketing director at bellway homes , said : \u201cthe positive impact of a construction project on this scale is considerable , as the investment it brings to the area will ultimately create a thriving new community . \u201d\nlynne started with the company as a sales negotiator , a role which expanded into administration . as the firm and homes staff grew , she was promoted , first to sales manager and then to her current title of sales director .\n\u201cthen our debut in grampian came in the 1990s with an executive development at blackburn . the central belt beckoned and in fife , as dunfermline homes , we built at oakley . then new carron at falkirk , and east kilbride .\nbuyers at the castleton can also take advantage of the government\u2019s new help to buy ( scotland ) shared equity scheme , which gives buyers of new - build homes the opportunity to purchase a property up to the value of \u00a3400 , 000 .\na mutual exchange is when you swap your home with another willing resident . this may be a quicker way of moving than waiting for a transfer and could provide you a greater choice of areas to consider . you do not have to look to swap with another muir group resident , but could look to swap with :\nrent and mortgage arrears \u2013 if you have rent arrears owing to a previous landlord , it is likely that we will reject or suspend your application until the arrears are substantially paid off . applicants who were formerly muir group residents and who were either evicted or surrendered the tenancy owing to rent arrears will not usually be accepted onto the list\nclackmannanshire council is keen to give the scheme the go - ahead , as it will reduce the pressure to build new homes elsewhere in the county . malcolm mcardle , the council\u2019s enterprise services manager , said :\nthere is strong support for this . it fits in with our plan .\nnuisance and anti - social behaviour \u2013 if you have a proven history of anti - social behaviour we may exclude you from our housing list . this exclusion also applies where you have had legal action taken against you for nuisance , harassment , violence or threats of violence against staff or other residents . previous muir group residents who have been evicted for anti - social behaviour will not be accepted back onto our lists\njan is responsible for the provision of cost - effective business support to organisational activities . she ' s the lead on financial strategy and is responsible for developing and delivering wh ' s commercial agenda . she ' s also responsible for human resources , organisational development , ict strategy , communications , governance and wolverhampton homes\u2019 digital agenda .\nat muir group we understand that people\u2019s needs change as they grow older , though the desire to live independently in a safe , secure environment is as strong as ever . our sheltered housing is available for older people in need of housing , normally over the age of 55 . some of our sheltered schemes have a scheme manager living on site to assist residents . others offer totally independent accommodation with a warden - call system in operation . please contact your local office for details of schemes available in your area .\n\u201cthey sold at around \u00a385 , 000 to \u00a390 , 000 each . \u201cdrummond park , in 1991 , was a key upmarket development of 11 villas and 40 flats . they were the first tulloch new homes in inverness priced over \u00a3100 , 000 \u2013 and they sold . we converted that site from a school hostel \u2013 and by coincidence , we have just converted another such hostel , hedgefield house , into luxury flats . \u201d\nmuir group is committed to a policy of fair treatment for everyone . we promise to treat each person as an individual , without any bias because of ethnicity , nationality , religion , gender , sexuality , marital status , age , appearance or disability . if you feel that the way you have been dealt with by us is unfair , or that another person has been treated differently , you have the right to complain . please speak to a member of staff at any of our offices for details of our complaints policy , or alternatively see our customer feedback fact sheet .\nour chief executive george fraser had the following words when asked about the significance of the milestone . \u201cit is a marvellous achievement for the company to be 90 years old . this reflects great credit on so many , past and present , who have made their contribution to the tulloch tale down the decades . \u201cwe\u2019re proud of our history and extremely pleased to celebrate this milestone and reflect on the many thousands of homes we\u2019ve provided in many parts of scotland , but in particular our home territory in the highlands . \u201d\nplans are being drawn up for a new village the size of dollar , complete with a golf course and hotel complex , in a quiet corner of clackmannanshire .\njohn thompson , a firm of architects based in london and edinburgh , has been signed up to work on the project .\nan environmental theme will run through the village , with plans for a small hydroelectric dam on the local river , composting facilities and buildings which maximise daylight and minimise waste .\ncolin machin , an architect who is working on the plan , said :\nthis is going to add to an understanding of what makes communities work . it\u2019s the kind of thing prince charles has been talking about .\na source said initial consultations with residents of the hamlet of forest mill in the east of the county had produced no opposition to the idea of building new houses .\nmachin said :\nwe are keen to do this as soon as possible . within the broader context , this is development that will put clackmannanshire on the map .\njobs will be provided by small scale workshops and craft centres as well as leisure facilities , although the village is also likely to attract commuters travelling to stirling , dunfermline and falkirk .\nthe company , which owns the deer park golf and country club in livingston , could bring in outsiders to build and operate forest mill\u2019s hotel and golf course .\na similar plan to develop a\nsustainable village\nat errol airfield near perth has been delayed by divisions within perth & kinross council and objections from a neighbouring local authority .\nin its local plan , the council said :\nthe development of the village will be dependent on it contributing positively to the sustainability of clackmannanshire and surrounding areas . the adoption of innovative ways of reducing waste , minimising pollution and developing an inclusive and balanced community will have resultants benefits for the surrounding area .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\npulling the resources of the group companies together provides a range of skills and experience to undertake projects across the development spectrum .\nwith a reputation for quality and client focus , the group employs net assets of around \u00a367 million with an annual turnover exceeding \u00a393 million and a current property value of approximately \u00a330 million .\ninnovation in design , through research into new materials and construction practices , keeps the group at the forefront of the industry .\nyour privacy is extremely important to us , so we will store your details safely and never pass them onto other third parties .\ndid you know you can own your new home with just a 5 % deposit ? did you also know that the government will provide up to 15 % of your house price via an equity loan on eligible properties , meaning you can apply for a much smaller mortgage whilst still owning 100 % . . .\nthis year , the longest - running american musical in broadway and west end history , chicago , is making its way to the pitlochry festival and we\u2019re very proud to be one of the main sponsors ! known as the \u201ctheatre in the hills\u201d , pitlochry festival theatre is at the heart of beautiful perthshire and . . .\nwe are delighted that riverside of blairs has recently been confirmed as being within the catchment area for cults academy in aberdeen . this 6 - year comprehensive school has 975 pupils and has strong links with many local primary schools .\nwe are pleased to announce that riverside of blairs has been officially confirmed as being within the cults academy catchment area in aberdeen . find out more about our location .\nriverside of blairs , royal deeside sits proudly on the banks of the river dee within beautiful leafy surroundings close to the convenient amenities , good schools and transport links across aberdeenshire .\nexplore the new walkways and cycle paths that meander around the riverside of blairs estate and along the river dee , or visit the city centre of aberdeen where you can experience the restaurants , theatres , cafes and exclusive designer shopping on offer .\nall specifications , optional extras and personalisation are dependent on housetype specification and build stage \u2013please speak to our sales advisor for further information .\nyour new home at riverside of blairs royal deeside has been created with an exceptional specification and high quality brands carefully selected to exude sophistication and deliver a spectacular new home .\ngenerous high ceilings and room sizes with flowing open plan layouts across the ground floor combine to create a spacious and airy feel in every room of your home . floor - to - ceiling windows fill the space with natural light and give way to the beautiful views across the countryside surroundings beyond .\nenjoy a premium finish throughout , epitomised by details such as solid timber finished staircases with turned spindles and handrails . each property at riverside of blairs benefits from exceptional kerb appeal to the exterior facade .\nthe kitchen is the true beating heart of your home , where you can enjoy spending time with your family or entertaining friends .\nat riverside of blairs , royal deeside , your integrated kitchen comes from renowned manufacturer kitchens international with a suite of high - end siemens appliances including an induction hob , coffee maker and instant boiling water tap .\nwhite bathroom furniture from villeroy & boch , hansgrohe showers , taps and accessories , a wall - hung vanity unity and mirror are all waiting for you to enjoy .\nto find out more about riverside of blairs , fill in your details below and we\u2019ll email you your brochure .\njust fill in your details below and a member of our team will give you a call .\nwe have recommended financial advisors who can help you understand the new build mortgage products .\nthey look at each applicant on an individual basis to ensure you get the right product for your needs . if you require help to buy they will even fill in the application form on your behalf . for further information on how to get your no obligation free mortgage consultation please contact us .\nsovereign gate is located just a few minutes away from the centre of peterhead , close to the a90 trunk road and within easy reach of aberdeen , fraserburgh , cruden bay , aberdeen airport and stonehaven .\nlocated under an hour north of aberdeen , peterhead is a busy fishing port and is the easternmost point in mainland scotland .\nwith a warm and welcoming feel , sovereign gate is situated in close proximity to a large supermarket , and a wide range of amenities are also within reach , from museums and the rspb reserve to numerous pubs and restaurant dotted around the town .\nthe town is home to six primary schools as well as scotland\u2019s largest school , which offers a range of subjects including technical and engineering opportunities for high school pupils .\nresidents can enjoy the nearby golf clubs and fishing spots or visit some of the historical sites that date back to the 1700s .\nyour new home at sovereign gate is built with care and attention to detail and comes finished with a high - quality specification and includes a new kitchen and stylish bathroom .\nenergy efficient features and advanced technology help improve the performance of your new home , minimise your impact on the environment and reduce your running costs .\na range of upgrades and options is available , please ask your sales advisor for more information about the elements of your new home you can personalise .\nchoose an intelligently designed kitchen with a range of finishes and appliances to suit your lifestyle . depending on the build stage of your property , you can select high quality wall tiling and premium worktops from our range of options .\nyour kitchen will also include appliances such as a hob , oven , cooker hood , fridge / freezer * and dishwasher * .\na sleek bathroom becomes your sanctuary , and that\u2019s why each new home at sovereign gate in peterhead is finished with stylish bathroom furniture , high quality tiles and contemporary fixtures in every bathroom and en suite .\nmake the room your own with your own choice of tiles and bathroom furniture from a designer range , depending on the build stage of your new home .\nto find out more about sovereign gate , fill in your details below and we\u2019ll email you your brochure .\na wealth of stunning golf courses are dotted around fife , including the historic st andrews links , where prestigious competitions such as the open championship are held each year .\nto find out more about castlefleurie , fill in your details below and we\u2019ll email you your brochure .\nto find out more about the castleton , fill in your details below and we\u2019ll email you your brochure .\nto find out more about the crescent , castlebank , fill in your details below and we\u2019ll email you your brochure .\nto find out more about the grange , fill in your details below and we\u2019ll email you your brochure .\nto find out more about silverdykes , fill in your details below and we\u2019ll email you your brochure .\nto find out more about strathord park , fill in your details below and we\u2019ll email you your brochure .\nthe local area of anstruther is extremely scenic and new home buyers can relish knowing that there is plenty to see and do in close proximity . silverdykes offers :\nso , if you\u2019ve been looking for a new home or apartment in anstruther , get in contact with our sales advisor today to find your new home .\na bustling , attractive harbour , award - winning restaurants and an array of shops make anstruther the main commercial centre of the east neuk of fife . those who enjoy the outdoors are spoilt for choice with opportunities to go sailing , angling and on boat trips across the firth of forth .\nfind your ideal new home among the beautiful surroundings of cellardyke and anstruther , while remaining close to historic st andrews and transport links across scotland .\nsilverdykes has been built with a commitment to introducing energy - saving technology and we are proud to include advanced techniques that achieve exceptional performance and help to reduce your running costs .\nspeak to your sales advisor to find out more about the upgrades and options available to personalise your home .\ndepending on the build stage of your new home , you can choose an intelligently designed kitchen with a choice of finishes and appliances .\ndepending on the build stage of your new home , you can choose your bathroom furniture and tiles from a designer range and sleek fixtures to really make the room your own .\nnearby kirkcaldy is home to excellent shopping facilities , swimming pool , tempting restaurants and a host of bars and restaurants .\nleven itself is close to the award - winning east neuk of fife coastline and access to outdoor sports such as sailing , walking and cycling .\n* where applicable * * depending on chosen specification , please ask your sales advisor for more information .\nthe certified copy instrument associated with this transaction contains some elements which are in colour . unfortunately , at present , companies house does not provide colour images through our output services . if you would like to view a copy of the instrument in colour , please call 08457 573991 .\nthe electronic copy of the certified copy instrument associated with this transaction contains some elements which may not be legible . this is a result of a loss of definition in our image - conversion process . if you would like to view a copy of the instrument as presented to the registrar , please call 08457 573991 .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\ninforming companies you deal with , as well as friends and family , of your new address can easily slip down your \u2018to - do list\u2019 . use our handy guide to ensure everything is covered .\nis the attractive 2 - bed dirleton home , priced at \u00a3161 , 000 with help to buy available . reserve this weekend & receive \u00a36000 worth of extras ! such as upgraded kitchen & free flooring call to book your appointment today !\nare looking beautiful ! - priced from just \u00a3145 , 000 - help to buy available get in touch today .\n- no estate agent fees , - no home report costs and - no chain make moving home easier with part exchange at riverside of blairs in royal deeside ! find out more today .\n, take a tour online using our 360 tour of the braemar show home and then get in touch to find out more .\nhave got a whole website devoted to what to do and where to go in the granite city .\n, to families looking for a bit more space , there is a home for every lifestyle at the castleton . find out more today .\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 firm wants to demonstrate why peterhead is a great place to live and as part of this it has launched a photography competition .\na fantastic \u00a3500 worth of vouchers for camera retailer jessops will be presented to the photographer with the winning entry .\nentries should be emailed , along with your name and contact details , to anna . chambers @ urltoken ( maximum filze size 10mb ) .\nthe closing date for entries is may 21 and all images submitted must be the work of the individual submitting them .\nit is the responsibility of each entrant to ensure tha any images they submit have been taken with the permission of the subject and do not infringe the copyright of any third party or any laws .\nentrants must warrant that the photograph they are submitting is their own work and that they own the copyright for it .\nall pictures submitted should not exceed 10mb and be saved as a jpeg format .\nby entering the competition , you hereby warrant that all information submitted by you in your entry is true and accurate .\nit is 90 years this autumn since nairn joiner and coffin maker alexander tulloch established one of scotland\u2019s longest established housebuilding businesses .\nwe\u2019ll be celebrating our 90th year over the coming months with stories and events . follow us on facebook or twitter looking out for the hashtag # tulloch90 , or sign up for our newsletter .\nwe operate a policy of continuous product development , and specification , floor plans and individual features such as windows , garages and elevational treatments may vary from time to time , as may heating and electrical layouts . consequently these particulars should be treated as general guidance only and cannot be relied upon as accurately describing any of the areas or items prescribed by any order made under the property misdescriptions act 1991 . nor do they constitute a contract , part of a contract or a warranty .\nfruit rancher , family man , writer . . . father of the national park service !\nthe martinez adobe , an historic home and exhibit , is part of the juan bautista de anza national historic trail .\nlearn more about the nature experience in our park . from wildlife to native plants .\nwe now have an instagram account ! share your images from the park . # johnmuirnationalhistoricsite\ncomplete an application form and drop it off or return it to us in the prepaid envelope provided . forms are available from any of our offices or on our website , or we can send one to you if you phone us or write to us . if you do phone us , we can help you complete your application over the phone\nwait to hear from us to see if you have been awarded enough points , based on the information you have given us , to join the list for the areas of your choice . you need to have a certain number of points to join the list for very popular areas , whilst the list might be closed altogether for some areas due to so many applicants wanting to live there . we will advise you of this at the time of enquiry\nauthority housing register , and you may wish to consider this as an option when applying to us . if you are on the register you can ask to be nominated to us . the council will decide if your application is of sufficient priority to be nominated\nmedical conditions or disabilities \u2013 if you have any medical conditions or disabilities that are affected by your current housing , you may be entitled to additional points . please get your doctor to complete and stamp the medical form enclosed with the application\nexceptional circumstances \u2013 in certain exceptional circumstances , such as where you are experiencing serious harassment or violence and your application is supported by the police , we may be able to offer to give you additional points to increase the priority of your application . if you feel such circumstances apply to you , you can speak in confidence to a member of staff at any of our offices\nbecause there are waiting lists for all our properties , it is unlikely that we will be able to help you if you are homeless and need to find a home urgently . if you need to be housed as an emergency , please contact your local authority which has a statutory duty to assess your circumstances and assist you .\nthe size of property that we will be able to offer you will depend on the size of your household / family . we can give you advice about this when you make an enquiry or apply to us . also , please note that not all sizes of property are available in all areas .\nif you are unhappy with any decision we have reached about your application for housing , you have the right to appeal to a more senior manager for your case to be reviewed . please see the separate fact sheet on customer feedback , or speak to staff at any of our offices .\nif you no longer wish to remain on our list please let us know by contacting one of our offices .\nif you fail to keep appointments for home visits , viewings or interviews , or do not reply to an offer of accommodation or review letter , we will assume that you are no longer seeking rehousing and cancel your application .\nplease note that if you are experiencing harassment due to hate crime or are a victim of domestic violence , we will still consider a transfer application from you even if you do not meet all of the conditions above .\nif we accept your application , we will put you on the waiting list for the area and size of property that you need .\nthis is because we cannot say when properties will become available . there is generally a high demand for our properties .\nif you wish to move to or within an area covered by a cbl scheme , ie not waiting list , you must register with the relevant scheme and bid on properties .\nyou can identify willing exchange partners via accessing the service provided by homeswapper , as detailed below .\nyou cannot move until you have received our written permission to do so and have signed a deed of assignment .\nhomeswapper matches you with other properties registered on the website and contacts applicants by email or text alert .\nshared ownership was introduced to help people who want to buy a home but cannot afford to do so outright . through shared ownership , you buy a share of the property and pay rent on the remaining share of the property that you do not own . gradually you can look to buy further shares if you wish and eventually own your own home outright .\npriority is usual given to people with local connection or unsuitable existing circumstances , although anyone able to afford the cost of shared ownership will be considered .\nyou can find out more information about our shared ownership properties on our dedicated shared ownership website at urltoken or by contacting us .\nplease contact your community housing officer or scheme manager for more information on any of the housing options outlined in this factsheet .\nif you are in serious or urgent housing need , please contact your local authority . they will carry out a housing needs assessment and will advise you of your options .\ncouncillor alasdair rhind for tain & easter ross ward said : \u201cduthac house has served our community well but we are delighted that the people of tain and area will now have a state of the art care home to care for our older people . we look forward to the completion and opening of the new home in 2014 . \u201d\nthe seller reserves the right to modify the above specifications , features , plans and pricing without notice . illustrations , renderings , drawings and photographs are artists concepts only and may not be exact representations .\nshaun regularly features in \u2018ask the expert\u2019 for inside housing and is chairman of the nhmf and a committee member of hammar .\ndarren has experience of working in both private and public sectors , starting his career in social housing in 1993 . during this time darren has held operational , strategic and senior management positions in property maintenance , right to buy , leasehold services and housing management ."]}
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", "topic": 30}], "title": "idea factory", "paragraphs": ["on 30 september 2013 , idea factory opened their international branch based in california , under the name idea factory international .\nidea factory is a japanese developer and publisher based in the renowned shibuya district of tokyo . idea factory was founded on october 26 , 1994 . idea factory has two development subsidiaries - - compile heart and design factory .\na subsection of idea factory develops otome games , under the name of otomate .\nidea factory , the company behind hakuoki and hyperdimension neptunia , have opened an international branch , named idea factory international , inc . , which is based in california .\nidea factory , the company behind hakuoki and neptunia , opens u . s . branch\n\u201cidea factory\u201d is open source software . the following people have contributed to this plugin .\nidea factory only has 136 employees in total . this includes all executives , all subsidiaries , all marketing guys , everybody at idea factory international , and the entire development staff .\nidea factory , compile heart , nippon ichi software , gust corporation , 5pb . , comcept\nidea factory , the company behind hakuoki and neptunia , opens u . s . branch - siliconera\n\u201cidea factory\u201d has been translated into 1 locale . thank you to the translators for their contributions .\nofficial idea factory international twitter . esrb info on game sites . visit our store for merch / les :\n* looks at list of idea factory games * it ' s pretty obvious why they can do it .\nif idea factory becomes rich because of doing things like these , then other japanese publishers will do it .\n) , idea factory began life as an independent entity in 1994 . over the years , and after franchises including\nidea factory is a japanese videogame developer and publisher , founded on october 26 , 1994 by former employees of data east . its subsidiaries are compile heart and design factory .\nidea factory itself hasn\u2019t had a direct presence in these western markets before , but now it does , and according to idea factory international\u2019s ceo , harusato akenaga , the purpose of this new office ( located in california ) is simple : to help promote the brand and engage with the english - speaking community and fan base for idea factory games .\nread more stories about hyperdimension neptunia re ; birth 2 & idea factory & playstation 3 & playstation vita on siliconera .\nget in touch with us : the idea factory 7 plank road , suite 200 st . john\u2019s , nl a1e 1h3\n\u201cas it increases the volume of various content it wishes to make available globally , including video games , animation , and social apps , idea factory international , inc . intends to focus on providing general and overall information regarding such idea factory properties to north american and european fans , as well as strengthen the idea factory brand around the globe , \u201d the company\u2019s statement reads .\nthis bondstein idea factory agreement ( the \u201cagreement\u201d ) provides important information about your use of the bondstein idea factory site ( the \u201cforum site\u201d ) , and is an agreement between you and bondstein technologies ltd . ( \u201cbondstein\u201d ) that governs your use of the\n2013 - 09 - 30 , idea factory , the company behind hakuoki and neptunia , opens u . s . branch , siliconera\n\u201cidea factory international is intended to be a source of information for all idea factory titles , meaning that we are not planning to release retail copies of our titles at this time . we\u2019d love to continue to have supportive and cooperative relationships with third - party publishers , \u201d he said .\n\u201cwe wanted to create a community for idea factory fans\u2026 a way to communicate directly with fans , and for fans in both north america and europe to directly communicate with us , \u201d akenaga said . \u201ci hope that they are able to enjoy the idea factory brand even more with our presence . \u201d\nhowever , idea factory has supported other consoles in the past , and according to akenaga , they will continue to do so where it makes sense in the future .\nsome of the compile heart branded games are pretty fun . particularly the neptunia series . and idea factory international does better at creating decent pc ports than far larger japanese companies . seriously .\n\u00a92017 idea factory / compile heart / tamsoft all rights reserved . neptunia is a trademark of idea factory . licensed to and published by idea factory international , inc . distributed exclusively by sega of america , inc . the\nps\nfamily logo is a registered trademark and\nps4\nis a trademark of sony interactive entertainment inc . the rating icon is a trademark of the entertainment software association . \u00a92017 valve corporation . steam and the steam logo are trademarks and / or registered trademarks of valve corporation in the u . s . and / or other countries .\na website for idea factory international , inc . will go live at this link in the future . the company\u2019s ceo is mr . harusato akenaga , who was the former head of nis america .\nfor fans of japanese games , this is a big deal . idea factory has actually got a very long history : formed from former data east employees ( the guys that made many classic games , including\nin an age where japanese developers appear to be running around in circles , idea factory should be commended for having their heads screwed on right even if they don ' t cater to one ' s tastes .\nfirst things first , apologies for the title , i couldn ' t come up with a better idea .\nfor fans of the company , it is certainly reassuring that idea factory is investing in overseas markets . and it wants to support the fans in terms of the content being localised ; unfortunately idea factory\u2019s content is often controversial in nature , containing sexualised content that risks the ire of the broader western market . mugen souls , for instance , contained interactive bath scenes that nisa decided to remove rather than risk having the game banned by the censors . akenaga said he understands the fan\u2019s irritation in the removed content , but unfortunately the company\u2019s hands will be largely tied by the broader cultural context in which these games will be released , and it is possible that future idea factory titles will also have content removed .\nidea factory only has 136 employees in total . this includes all executives , all subsidiaries , all marketing , everybody at idea factory international , and the entire development staff . that ' s really , really low overhead for a company . for example , square enix has 3 , 864 employees . nintendo has 5 , 120 employees . in addition , they ' re a private corporation that ' s not held accountable to stockholders , so they can do whatever the hell they want .\nnice op , i didn ' t expect it to be as neutral as it is . also for the people asking the op what his complaints are , i don ' t think he is really picking a side or complaining but is asking for a genuine discussion . idea factory definitely doesn ' t deserve the rep . the fact that people keep bringing it up as the\nthis is what is wrong with jrpgs\nis because idea factory actually puts out rpgs . the real anger towards the state or jrpgs should be on the companies that used to make jrpgs but no longer are making them or funding them the way they did during ps2 and earlier . people who don ' t like idea factory for the skeeve , fair enough but because of how niche the company is they shouldn ' t really blame idea factory for the industry . omega quintet is by many accounts really fun ( i haven ' t gotten to play it yet ) and neptunia and moero are really funny and entertaining . i ' m a big idea factory fan and supporter because they never fail to make me smile , and i can always rely on them for new games . also consistent and quick localization and excellent limited editions .\nah , idea factory . who hasn ' t heard the name ? well , quite a few people i ' d assume , despite its notoriety . so , a brief history of the company that not too long ago celebrated its 20th birthday .\nso what does this new office mean for fans of idea factory\u2019s unique and quite niche spin on game development ? for a start , it means that we could start seeing more of its games localised . more than any other japanese developer , idea factory localisations can seem like a matter of luck for fans . we get mugen souls , we miss out on monster monpiece . while i couldn\u2019t get akenaga to commit to a port of monster monpiece ( \u201cyou must be a true fan of our titles ! thank you very much ! \u201d he said to me when i raised the question ) , it seems that part of his role will be to figure out the viability to bring more idea factory games to the west in the future .\nidea factory was born out of necessity , and the frustration of the lack of plugins that did exactly what i wanted it to do . this plugin allows users to submit new ideas from the front - end , and vote on them . currently it allows a user to vote once per idea , then locks them out . it\u2019s also currently limited to logged in users , for now .\nidea factory only has 136 employees in total . this includes all executives , all subsidiaries , all marketing guys , everybody at idea factory international , and the entire development staff . that ' s really , really low overhead for a corporation . for example , square enix has 3 , 864 employees . nintendo has 5 , 120 employees . being so small allows them to flourish with much smaller sales than major companies . in addition , they ' re a private corporation that ' s not held accountable to shareholders , so they can do whatever the hell they want .\nstay on topic . bondstein idea factory is here to help people use bondstein products and technologies more effectively . unless otherwise noted , do not add submissions about other topics . your submission should be within the category identified on the community site . constructive feedback about product features is welcome as well .\nyep . copy the file from idea - factory / templates / template - ideas into your theme and it will use your file instead . note , you\u2019ll need to keep track of updates to the source file and update accordingly . check out using hooks , actions , or filters for adding , or changing things .\nthe argument that idea factory are somehow to blame for the downfall of rpg ' s ( which in translation generally means they are to blame for making the games the speaker dislikes ) doesnt really seem to hold up . they are objectively a small developer making niche games that sell small numbers to a dedicated fanbase . unless their dedicated fanbase includes the game designers of larger companies rpg ' s how can anyone realistically assign them this sinister influence they apparently have over the entire genre ? idea factory games might , at worse , be emblematic of the type of rpg elements the speaker dislikes but its patently obvious they dont have the influence to ruin anything .\nall capitalized definitions used in the terms of service will have the same meaning in this agreement , unless otherwise specified in this agreement . the definition of \u201cservices\u201d from the terms of service will now additionally and expressly include use of the bondstein idea factory . the definition of \u201csite\u201d from the terms of service will now additionally and expressly include ideafactory . bondstein . com .\nthe immediate response to the news amongst fans of japanese games was \u2018this is bad news for nisa , \u2019 but according to akenaga , it is not the intention of idea factory international to localise its games itself . it\u2019s a marketing resource , and as such it\u2019s going to be a benefit for nisa and the other publishing and localisation partners moving forwards , akenaga claimed .\ni get that fanservice can be offputting , especially in a franchise where it makes up a large portion of the appeal . bolded part on the other hand is why i wish them success . in an industry that laments the death of mid - tier developers , idea factory is succesfully budgeting and creating games that apparently turn enough of a profit to continue to do so .\nthe heron \u201cidea factory\u201d was built as a low - energy industrial building . instead of fossil fuels it uses geothermal power , which provides energy for heating and cooling through a sophisticated heat pump system . the necessary pipes are integrated into 270 ground poles , on which the building is standing . triple pane windows , a special glazing and a highly efficient insulation result in energy saving values usually only reached in low - energy homes . a heat recovery ventilation system is another essential part of the energy concept of the heron idea factory . an additional positive effect of this system is a high oxygen level in the air , which is crucial for concentration and productivity of the employees working in the building . an innovative control system manages low energy lighting and the blinds .\nit ' s not rocket science . what are good sales for a company of the size of idea factory are not good at all for a company the size of square enix , especially considering the difference between the quality of work between the two companies ( as far as production values go ) . idea factory is probably ecstatic if their game sells 50k copies . if a sqex games sold only 50k copies , that would be shit tier sales for them , a total & utter failure . and for dq remakes , we aren ' t talking of sales all that much better than 50k outside japan , at least not for the ones released here so far . maybe 3ds gamers are starved enough for games that they can push the sales a bit higher .\nisn ' t idea factory sort of the roger corman of video game companies ? i think part of what makes their games available in english so readily is their low quality , low cost production values . their games are cheap to make , they likely don ' t have expensive licensing fees for their voice talent ( because they work cheap in japan as well ) , and the quality of their writing doesn ' t lose anything with a sloppy translation .\nisn ' t idea factory sort of the roger corman of video game companies ? i think part of what makes their games available in english so readily is their low quality , low cost production values . their games are cheap to make , they likely don ' t have expensive licensing fees for their voice talent ( because they work cheap in japan as well ) , and the quality of their writing doesn ' t lose anything with a sloppy translation .\n, spectral souls and a range of dating games that have never seen a release outside of japan , idea factory and its subsidiaries , compile heart , otomate and design factor , have been right at the centre of an unofficial club of developers that target almost exclusively the \u201cakihabara crowd . \u201d by that i mean they make games designed solely to appeal to japanese men that like cute anime girls and the westerners that appreciate a rather edgy sense of irreverent humour .\nif it\u2019s video , it\u2019s idea factory . it\u2019s what we do . way back when , it used to be on two or three black - and - white channels on a box in your living room . now , it\u2019s in more places than ever before . computer screens . phones . cars . soon , it will be in places we can\u2019t even imagine . if you\u2019re not using video , you\u2019re not reaching all of your audience . we can help ! contact us today to get started !\ndon ' t hate the player , hate the game .\nthis is apt for the situation because this company knows their strengths / weaknesses and play to them , the know their audience and they are thriving because they cater to them . and as durante said , they make good pc ports . in an age where japanese developers appear to be running around in circles , idea factory should be commended for having their heads screwed on right even if they don ' t cater to one ' s tastes .\n\u201cnaturally , we\u2019d like to listen to the voices of our north american and european fans , and take their opinions and suggestions under consideration , \u201d akenaga said . \u201cthe the if brand is a very niche one , so i do not believe it will become a \u2018major\u2019 brand in america and europe . however , we know that there are plenty of fans of niche japanese titles in these regions . what we aim to do is reach out to and communicate with these fans , and create a stable market for idea factory brand titles . \u201d\n\u201cthis is a delicate matter to approach . honestly , we wouldn\u2019t like to do any modifications or \u2018take out\u2019 anything from our games , \u201d akenaga said . \u201ci also understand that there are many fans who hope to have an uncensored / unmodified version of our titles . however , it is also true that each region of the world has a different level of acceptance and tolerance toward certain subject matter . therefore , we will have to decide our baseline for these situations as idea factory international while considering esrb / pegi / usk rating standards . \u201d\ni actually enjoy some idea factory games . especially the first two agarest games . first one is better than zero though . i haven ' t played agarest 2 although i have the game . i heard the battle system is super complicated ? they teamed up with sting and made generations of chaos : pandora ' s reflection which also happens to be a really good game . extremely low budget , but the battles are fun and the story is actually quite good . i still play it on my psp at times . haven ' t played any of their other games though .\nfanservice may be something they rely on a lot , i honestly have no idea , but i don ' t think it ' s their games which have any influence over others bigger jrpg , or if it ' s the case the problem is that bigger seller / production values are influenced by < 50k sellers lol .\nthe new 6000 m\u00b2 \u201cidea factory\u201d and world headquarters of the heron group and subsidiaries servus robotics , robotunits , heron - cnc - technik and vecon provides optimal working and manufacturing conditions . the heron innovation plant also serves as a living showroom . the ideal result is that when a customer visits us to discuss a concrete project , he will see new ideas and applications . the customer can experience all our products and solutions live in a way that directly relates to the customers needs . for example , all the office furniture is cleverly constructed from the modular automation system . the servus transport robots , the heron groups newest innovation , takes over the company\u2019s internal logistical responsibilities . every department , from receiving to shipping , is in some way connected to servus .\nif you choose to accept this agreement and use the bondstein idea factory , you must accept this agreement as presented to you , without changes . by accepting this agreement and by continuing to access or use the forum site , you are accepting and agreeing to these terms on behalf of yourself or the entity you represent , and you represent and warrant that you have the right , authority , and capacity to accept and agree to these terms on behalf of yourself or the entity you represent . you may not access or use the forum site , or accept or agree to these terms , if you have not reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence . if you do not agree with any of the provisions of these terms , please do not access or use the forum site .\nwhy is idea factory international able to pull off what other , arguably bigger japanese pubs are not ? the wish list for every localized japanese game is always the same : dual audio , physical media and a release on steam . ifi knows this and has been consistently been able to pull them off with most of their international releases so far . they ' ve also openly said that they are no longer willing to censor their games for western localization , but they still have them released in english for those who want to import . i ' m never worried when they release a new game in japan , it ' s more likely than not that their games will come out in english . you may not like their games , but their practices as international japanese publishers are the best . if ifi can do it , what is stopping bigger japanese pubs ?\ni know ch / if have a following here , so i ' ll watch what i say . but yeah , i think their games are ass , but i wouldn ' t go so far as to accuse them of\nruining\nrpgs . their products are incredibly niche and sell to an incredibly small audience . they ain ' t affecting shit on the grand scale . what idea factory does has absolutely no bearing on the industry as a whole . they can exist and keep catering to their audience without any negative impact . people who like their games are going to keep buying them and supporting the company , and that ' s totally fine . they ' ll keep doing what they do and the more\nacclaimed\nand broadly appealing rpg houses will keep doing what they do . the sad part is those who get left behind . imageepoch may not have been trailblazers of 7th gen rpgs , but it ' s still a shame to see them eat dirt . isn ' t nis in some trouble too ?\nthey make low - ish budget games that are fun and sell well enough for them to continue operation . compared to many other japanese publishers they seem to know how to run a company and know their audience at least . the negative impressions about their games are extremely hyperbolic . neptunia games are good and fun , moe chronicle is a decent drpg . if the themes don ' t appeal to you you ' re free to ignore them . i have absolutely no idea why people hate the company so much . i ' m not sure what else there is to say .\nvoice actors can have problematic contracts , especially more profilic ones . sometimes using japanese already - done voice overs might actually be considerably more expensive than just going through the process of getting & recording english vas , so if some publisher goes through the effort of recording english vas , they might not want to pay ( over ) double to have dual audio . maybe idea factory ' s games ' voice actors don ' t have as strict / expensive contracts so it ' s easier for them to do dual audio . releasing games on pcs / steam is considerably easier when your games look like early 2000s games in hd & don ' t push even the current console hardware in any way , let alone more powerful pcs . big publishers need games to sell tons more copies than smaller publishers , meaning they need a bigger audiences , meaning sometimes some more offensive / erotic / risky imagery etc . might be deemed offputting to too many people , meaning they ' d rather change some aspects of the game than satisfy the lust of the pervier portion of the fanbase . niche stuff has always been more risky while more mainstream stuff has to usually go for something that doesn ' t offend / turn off too many people from paying for their products .\nfounded in 1994 by ex - data east employees , the company has been churning out rpgs and female - oriented visual novels ever since , sometimes releasing upwards of 20 titles a year . a great majority of these titles were japan exclusive ; after all they were , and still remain , super low budget and rather niche products . while more active back in the 90s and early 2000s , ideafactory still make quite a lot of games these days , but mostly defers to its left and right hand associates / subsidiaries : design factory ( who makes vns and other female - oriented products for the otomate label ) , and compile heart .\n* shrug * i don ' t see how it affects things really . idea factory continuing or not continuing to exist isn ' t suddenly going to make breath of fire 6 a console game or revive wild arms from its absence . to be honest , i ' m pretty glad a company like them exists to make low - budget stuff . personally , i have no interest whatsoever in pandering nonsense but i ' m not affected in the way that some people are in that they can ' t even see it in a game without heaving . i can take it or leave it so long as there ' s not too much of it . so i ' ve played through a number of compile heart games with it in just as jrpg ' s and you know . . . they weren ' t perfect , but i had a lot of fun playing them . ( it ' s still a little much for me in games like moe chronicle or monster monpiece though , so i skipped those games ) . one other thing - they ' re getting better too . compare the original neptunia to re ; birth 1 . worlds apart . fairy fencer f was - i felt - a big step up in terms of story - telling too . so yeah . not even that i have no problem with them , i actually quite like having them around .\nas someone who has enjoyed jrpgs since the snes days , they are my sworn enemy . it ' s not even because it offends my sensibilities due to fanservice , it ' s because they feel like a soulless product that was pumped out from , well , a factory . i don ' t mind fanservice one bit so it says something when i played neptunia on ps3 for an hour and suddenly i was waking up the next morning . what a bore . and this is coming from someone who is very much anticipating smtxfe . that ' s their thing though and if it works for them then it works for them and there ' s really nothing anybody can do for it . not my thing though .\nlicense to use submission . by sending a submission to the forum site you agree to grant bondstein a perpetual , royalty - free , non - exclusive worldwide right and license to use , reproduce , modify , adapt , publish , translate , create derivative works from , distribute , perform , play , make available to the public , and exercise all copyright and publicity rights with respect to the submission . if your submission includes any product suggestion or new idea for implementation by in a feature or product by bondstein , you are agreeing that : ( 1 ) your submission and its contents will automatically become the licensed to and the property of bondstein , without any compensation to you ; ( 2 ) bondstein may use , copy , modify , publish , or redistribute the submission and its contents for any purpose and in any way , including implementation in products or services ; ( 3 ) there is no obligation for bondstein to review the submission ; and ( 4 ) there is no obligation for bondstein or any of its employees to keep the submission confidential . if you do not want to grant to bondstein the rights set out above , do not send your submission to the forum site .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nbatman : arkham origins , dragon\u2019s crown and more on sale on psn in u . s .\nvideo game stories from other sites on the web . these links leave siliconera .\nno part of this website or any of its contents may be reproduced , copied , modified or adapted unless otherwise indicated for stand - alone materials .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nthanks ifi guys ! it ' s great to see mizuno and tsunako again . hope they enjoyed their visit out here . the demo is going in the right direction . it was great meeting people with high waifu dedication power ( wdp ) . i ' ll continue showing my support . # neptunia # ax2018 urltoken\n@ ideafactoryintl great panel and booth at ax2018 ! i hope you guys come again next year . thank you , mizuno and tsunako , for signing my figures ! urltoken\njoin nepgear ' s va , yue horie for the showmaker panel today at 1 : 30 in ws1 / 403b at @ animeexpo - see ms . monochrome live on sat , 3pm in jw marriott lp2 ! - buy a penlight for $ 20 and get 2 art cards + a @ steam _ games key for showmaker ! only at booth # 4106 ~ 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 ? 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how do they find you ? how will they interact with you ? what do we want them do ? our process begins with a lot of questions . from there , it\u2019s our job to work with you to build a simple user experience ( ux ) that is seamless from device to device .\nsocial media isn\u2019t just about increasing \u2018engagement\u2019 . it\u2019s about building a human conversation around meaningful content . it\u2019s powered by insightful data and driven by results . starting with the development of a sound strategy , our team will create beautiful , dynamic , and engaging content to steer the conversation around your business .\nsearch is much more than just clicks and keywords . intent and insight is what makes it meaningful . as a google partner agency , we dig deep to develop powerful strategies that will capture and influence the intent of your target audience . once in market , we use data from google adwords and analytics to uncover key insights that will strengthen your results .\nif creativity is the engine that drives the message , then media is the road on which the message runs . it\u2019s built using a balanced plan that leverages the right channels at the right time . we maintain close relationships with suppliers across all channels to ensure you\u2019re getting quality and value while effectivity reaching your audience .\nyou look , you could easily mistake the famed media lab at the massachusetts institute of technology for a robotics laboratory . or an architecture firm . or a computer - programming office . or maybe a hospital . the truth is , the engineers , designers , scientists , and physicians who constitute the two dozen research groups housed there work in what may be the world\u2019s most interesting , most hyper - interdisciplinary think tank .\nalso see : slideshow : 9 mit media lab ideas that are changing lives ( or will soon ) futuristic cars , musical video games , bionic legs . these are just a few of the cutting - edge innovations to come .\nover the past 26 years , the lab has spawned the technology behind the kindle , guitar hero , and a host of other groundbreaking innovations . today , researchers within the building are creating self - driving cars , genetically engineered neurons , and chatty robots\u2014and the fact that they\u2019re doing such disparate work in close proximity helps account for their success . researchers end up pollinating other projects with insights and ideas , within a hive of serendipitous collaboration .\nthis fall , joichi ito\u2014a tech entrepreneur who didn\u2019t finish college\u2014takes the reins as the lab\u2019s new director . he\u2019s looking for ways to encourage even more connecting , more spontaneous creativity . \u201cwe\u2019re going to be thinking about how we innovate , how we work together , how the space is laid out , \u201d he says . \u201ci want to focus on how we can enhance positive serendipity even more , because i think we can . \u201d\nito\u2019s new colleagues are , as always , running hundreds of projects poised to change how we live , work , and play . here\u2019s how a handful of the most audacious ideas overlap with some others down the hall .\nalso see a conceptual map of the mit media lab , from the lifelong kindergarten group to the mediated matter group .\nurltoken copyright ( c ) 2018 by the atlantic monthly group . all rights reserved .\non october 26 , 1994 headed by company chairman shingo kuwana and president yoshiteru sato .\nthis article is issued from wikipedia - version of the 12 / 2 / 2016 . the text is available under the creative commons attribution / share alike but additional terms may apply for the media files .\nyou need to login to do this . get known if you don ' t have an account\na western branch was opened in the united states of america in september 2013 . this branch is primarily meant as a central hub for marketing and discussing its titles outside of japan , even those that are not yet localized . however , they started localizing titles by themselves of their subsidiaries that other publishers declined to release as of may 2014 . they also are beginning to dabble in pc ports via steam , staring with the three hyperdimension neptunia : re ; birth games and fairy fencer f\nhyperdimension neptunia { compile heart , gust corporation , nippon ichi & 5pb . }\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\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\nfounded on october 26 , 1994 headed by company president koichi ota and vice president shingo kuwana .\ncan ' t find a community you love ? create your own and start something epic .\njavascript is disabled . for a better experience , please enable javascript in your browser before proceeding .\noh , here ' s another name that should ring a few bells ( maybe alarm bells for some too ) . good ol ' compile heart . rumor has it that by 2006 , the ideafactory brand name had quite a few negative connotations , so what better way to escape them than by creating a new identity ? and lo and behold , compile heart was born , taking the reigns of game development as a subsidiary of if , who did the publishing . now , outside of having the old ceo of compile heading the company , compile heart had nothing to do with the original compile , who made many classic shmups , rpgs and the puyo puyo series . well , up till 2012 anyway , when said ceo retired of old age and compile heart acquired the rights to all the old compile games and began digital distribution of them in japan ( save for puyopuyo , still owned by sega ) .\nalright , enough of the history lesson . so compile heart , and by association ideafactory , make a lot of rpgs ( and also ds games for children but those don ' t really matter here ) . low budget rpgs . sexualized male - oriented rpgs . bad rpgs . or at least that ' s the general impression .\nsome of the most common features of these games include overly complex mechanics ( or by contrast very simple ones ) , reliance on grinding , reliance on sexualization , throwaway plots , asset reuse , and so on . quite the melting pot of negativity . and yet the company still trucks on as if unaffected , successful in the west and east , quite to the chagrin of a few . you ' ll often hear comments to the tune of\nwhy ' d they localize ch games instead of game x or y ?\n,\nideafactory , more like ideafuck\n, and my favourite\ncompile heart is giving rpgs a bad rep !\n. and you still get your neptunias , agarests , curry , and other assorted moe games .\nso at some point , ideafactory / compileheart became the end - all be - all of all negative rpg traits .\nugh , why is fireemblem pandering like compileheart trash\n,\nman smtxfe looks like some shitty ideafactory game\n,\ndon ' t compare game x to ideafactory , it ' s way better than that !\n,\ni ' d rather have a million lightning games than more of those games\n. . . you get the point .\nthe thing here is , ideafactory has been playing it safe for around a decade now . reuse assets to lower production costs ( although asset recycling should not be mistaken for such a negative thing as it can be used cleverly ) , have low poly models that don ' t fully utilize the hardware they ' re on , make heavy use of vn sequences instead of actual cutscenes , target hardcore japanese niches that will guarantee you sales ( and maybe get a couple bucks from the west too ) . and hey , it worked . they ' re still in business , and doing better than ever since comcept gave them a boost a while back .\nso here ' s the question . is the reputation of if / ch as some evil company ruining rpgs deserved ? should they be blamed for playing it safe and pandering to that small loyal audience to get guaranteed sales ? should they go make more mainstream ( and better quality ) stuff ?\npersonally i feel like this whole issue is severely overblown by internet hyperbole . ignoring the quality of their games for a moment , here ' s their top sales for 2014 ( many thanks to the media create thread and hiska - kun ) :\n20 . compile heart total software : 278 . 138 01 . [ psv ] genkai totsuki moero chronicle # < rpg > ( compile heart ) { 2014 . 05 . 15 } ( \u00a57 . 344 ) - 61 . 024 02 . [ psv ] hyperdimension action neptunia u # < act > ( compile heart ) { 2014 . 08 . 28 } ( \u00a56 . 458 ) - 45 . 481 03 . [ psv ] hyperdimension neptunia re ; birth 2 : sisters generation # < rpg > ( compile heart ) { 2014 . 03 . 20 } ( \u00a56 . 090 ) - 42 . 398 04 . [ psv ] chou megami shinkou noire : gekishin black heart # < slg > ( compile heart ) { 2014 . 05 . 29 } ( \u00a57 . 344 ) - 40 . 654 05 . [ psv ] hyperdimension neptunia re ; birth 3 : v century # < rpg > ( compile heart ) { 2014 . 12 . 18 } ( \u00a56 . 264 ) - 30 . 455\nhardly impressive . any other company would be bankrupted by such small numbers . supposedly their games sell better in the west , but that could be attributed to the larger overall market .\nthis isn ' t to say that the company is blameless . on the contrary , they ' re rather subpar compared to many other producers , albeit showing signs of improvement here and there . and yet i can ' t find it in me to condemn people that enjoy their games .\nthe above fireemblem / smt quotes seem to highlight a minor move towards if ' s sort of elements in more mainstream games ( or well , as mainstream as an srpg can get ) . a shift that ' s rather disliked by some in the west . intelligent systems , when faced with the threat of closure ( edit : i was corrected here , is were not being closed but would simply stop making fe games if their next one did not sell well ) , used some of those elements ( although mildly ) and found success . should they be blamed for doing that ? or maybe it ' s the japanese audience ' s fault for not buying\nnormal\ngames ? after all these elements are still niche stuff . this isn ' t as much a shift in consumer preferences over there so much as general disinterest for video games at hand .\nso yeah . interested in hearing opinions . sorry if i didn ' t make much sense or rambled on at parts . please feel free to point any errors or fallacies i made ."]}
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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 ."]}
{"id": 54827, "summary": [{"text": "truworths is a cape town-based , south african clothing retailer , with 728 stores in south africa , and 49 elsewhere in africa .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "founded as the alliance trading company in 1917 , truworths sells clothing under a number of different brands , including truworths man , uzzi , and ltd , employs over 11,000 people , and generates over r18 billion in annual revenue .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "in december 2015 , truworths acquired the uk shoe chain office holdings for \u00a3 256 million . ", "topic": 20}], "title": "truworths", "paragraphs": ["use your card to shop at all truworths , truworths man , uzzi , office london , earthaddict , eartchild and naartjie stores across south africa .\nto find out what makes truworths one of south africa ' s leading fashion retailers , take a look at our financial results \u2013 they certainly make for exciting reading . to view , simply click on the relevant item .\nsouth african retailers have been buying up european companies to reduce their reliance on the rand , which has tumbled over the past year . truworths bought office , the uk shoe chain , for \u00a3256m in december and steinhoff backed out of a bid for argos last week , preferring to buy darty , the french electronics chain , for \u00a3673m .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nmodels wear selections from the whistles menswear range , launched in 2014 . photograph : pr image\nwhistles , the high street fashion chain , has been bought by the foschini group in the latest move by a south african retailer into the british market .\nfoschini , which last year bought phase eight in the uk , has acquired the 46 whistles stores and its online business and will use the combined operations to expand in the northern hemisphere , the company said . it did not disclose the sale price .\nsince the launch of whistles as a women\u2019s fashion brand in 1976 by husband - and - wife team richard and lucille lewin , its fortunes have fluctuated . it was in the doldrums and perceived as frumpy in 2008 when jane shepherdson , formerly of topshop , joined as chief executive with a 20 % stake .\nshepherdson turned whistles into a \u201ctopshop for grownups\u201d , targeting younger customers rather than the \u201cyummy mummies\u201d who had become its staple .\nshepherdson has kept her stake and will continue to run the business after the sale . peter davies , chairman of whistles since 2008 and the former chairman of shoe retailer clarks , has sold his stake .\nnow the brand\u2019s fans include the duchess of cambridge and samantha cameron and its clothes are stocked by bloomingdale\u2019s in the us and harrods in the uk . foschini said it wanted to expand the company , which added a menswear range in 2014 , into new markets .\ndoug murray , foschini\u2019s chief executive , told bloomberg news : \u201cwhistles is an iconic brand and we see enormous growth potential for the brand in the uk and also internationally . we have a management team in place on that side and will start working with the whistles team from today . \u201d\nlast year steinhoff bought pepkor , south africa\u2019s biggest retailer , which has launched pep & co as a discount clothing chain in the uk . christo wiese , south africa\u2019s fourth richest man who owns a big stake in pepkor , last year paid \u00a3780m for a majority stake in new look , the british fashion retailer .\nfoschini bought whistles from mundur , an icelandic investment company , bloomberg said . whistles was part of the retail empire controlled by baugur , the icelandic group that entered administration in 2009 during iceland\u2019s banking crisis . the uk chain was refinanced and became an independent company .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nhtml public\n- / / wapforum / / dtd xhtml mobile 1 . 2 / / en\nurltoken\nthank you for applying . please wait a moment while we validate your information .\n* * t & c ' s apply . subject to an affordability assessment .\nshop the latest fashion over 6 months ( interest free * ) or 12 months interest bearing .\nonce you apply you will automatically become a truroyality member and get access to exclusive benefits at no extra cost ."]}
{"id": 54829, "summary": [{"text": "mccrory stores or j.g. mccrory 's was a chain of five and dime stores in the united states based in york , pennsylvania .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the stores typically sold shoes , clothing , housewares , fabrics , penny candy , toys , cosmetics , and often included a lunch counter or snack bar .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "they also exclusively sold oriole records , one of the most popular ' dime store labels ' from 1921 to 1938 . ", "topic": 7}], "title": "mccrory stores", "paragraphs": ["with the headline : company news ; 229 stores to be closed by mccrory .\nmccrory stores to close affiliate headquarters ,\nreuters , june 6 , 1990 .\nyesterday wall street analysts said that the sale of stores to mccrory would help both companies .\nsee also : anthony stores , harold ' s stores , may brothers department stores , oklahoma economy , t . g . & y . stores\ntinware salesman , who along with a partner , john mccrory , adopted the chain - store idea first used by frank w . woolworth . when kresge and mccrory dissolved their partnership , mccrory took over the stores in\nmark mccrory and david thompson , appellants , v . wal mart stores , inc . , appellee .\ntinware salesman , who along with a partner , john mccrory , adopted the chain - store idea first used by frank w . woolworth . when kresge and mccrory dissolved the partnership they had formed in 1897 , mccrory took over the stores in\nsebastian spering kresge and john mccrory form partnership to open five - and - dime stores in detroit and memphis .\ns association with kmart begins ; most u . s . kresge and jupiter stores are sold to mccrory corporation .\nmccrory stores 100 year history in variety retailing ,\nnew york : the riklis family corp . , 1982 .\nseveral factors contributed to the decline , deter said . mccrory ' s stores filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 1992 and has closed more than 200 stores nationwide .\nprincipal subsidiaries : e - ii holding corp . ; riklis holding corp . ; mccrory stores ; rapid - american corp .\nmccrory corp . converted all of its remaining variety stores to a dollar store format last year . it operates in 25 states under various trade names , including dollar zone , mccrory , mccrory dollar , tg & y , tg & y dollar , gc murphy and jj newberry .\nmccrory died in 1923 having built mccrory stores corporation into a success . however , in 1933 the company declared bankruptcy and was dissolved , but it was eventually re - established as mccrory stores and resumed operations . one of the early investors was sebastian spering kresge , who later founded the s . s . kresge chain , which became kmart . in 1899 , kresge traded his interest in the mccrory ' s memphis , tennessee store for mccrory ' s interest in the detroit , michigan , store , giving him control there . in 1987 , the kmart corporation sold its remaining kresge and jupiter stores in the united states to mccrory stores . [ 1 ]\nboth the kresge and the mccrory stores grew to substantial proportions , reflecting the explosion of city populations . when americans began to move en masse to the suburbs after world war ii , kresge and mccrory stores were not far behind . name changed to save money\nkeywords oklahoma economic history tg & s variety store retail raymond a . young mccrory\nin 1960 , riklis acquired 38 , and later 50 percent of the stock of united stores corporation , a subsidiary of h . l . green company , inc . , which had merged mccrory stores , mclellan stores , and h . l . green stores in 1959 . the mccrory - mclellan - green ( m - m - g ) relationship resulted in approximately 850 stores with an estimated annual volume of more than $ 310 million . within 15 years , m - m - g , renamed mccrory stores ( a subsidiary of mccrory corporation ) , would represent the keystone of riklis family corp ' s variety store business .\nthe original\nturtles , girdles and yoyos\noperated 900 stores in 29 states until mccrory ' s acquired the brand in 1986 .\nmccrory sprang up after the missouri pacific railroad came through in 1886 - 87 . cyrus g . mccrory had bought for $ 3 , 500 . 00 in confederate money the 400 acres of land where mccrory is now located and had moved his family here from tuckerman during the early part of the civil war . cyrus mccrory and his wife , mary hamilton mccrory , originally were from mason ' s grove , tenn . their son , wade mccrory , married mollie atkinson , and their children were jordan c . mccrory , miss lou mccrory , mrs . della mccrory jeffries , mrs . mary mccrory jernigan , and grover g . mccrory , none of whom is now living . jordan c . mccrory was born in a double log house at the corner of main and fakes streets , feb 5 , 1870 , and when he was four months old the mccrory family moved away , first going to batesville for five years , then to waco , texas . by the time the family returned to mccrory in 1890 , the railroad had come through , the town was started , and a group of 55 men had signed the incorporation petition on dec . 24 , 1889 , a petition granted by the county court on jan . 30 , 1890 .\nmccrory , which employs 17 , 000 people , is controlled by the financier meshulam riklis . it operates 820 stores under the names mccrory , g . c . murphy , j . j . newberry and s . h . kress .\nfrom\nthe mccrory family in mccrory\nby vernon paysinger in rivers and roads and points in between , vol . xi , no . 1 , pp . 2 - 12 :\nthe stores , which are in maryland , pennsylvania and connecticut , will be renamed mccrory , meaning that the kresge name will virtually disappear . only 10 kresge stores in the south and middle west will remain .\nmccrory said that it planned to emerge from bankruptcy a\nstronger and more valuable business .\nwhile this is a mccrory stores group , if anyone out there has any information on mclellan stores ( photos , memories , old ads , etc ) please please let me know . while mccrory is a big chunk of my life , mclellan ' s is more so ! so let me know . thanks !\npublic documents show the financial ties of gov . mccrory ' s cabinet | north carolina | indy week\nafter pat mccrory lost , the ncgop falsely accused hundreds of voter fraud . shouldn\u2019t that be harder ?\nin 1989 , 1 , 300 stores were operated by the mccrory company . however , as the decade turned , its fortunes decreased , and by 1992 it filed for bankruptcy . several rounds of store closures followed , with one of the biggest coming in 1997 when mccrory ' s shuttered 300 of its last 460 stores . the company also converted some stores to their dollar zone format of dollar store , but these closed in early 2002 . [ 4 ] in december 2001 , mccrory stores announced the remaining mccrory ' s , [ 4 ] tg & y , g . c . murphy and j . j . newberry stores it was operating would begin liquidating and in february 2002 the company ceased operation . [ 5 ]\nat its height , mccrory ' s operated 1 , 300 stores under its own name and as tg & y , mclellan ( merged in 1958 ) , h . l . green , silvers , g . c . murphy , j . j . newberry and otasco , [ 2 ] which it had acquired through the years . mccrory ' s parent rapid - american also owned lerner stores and national shirt ( acquired by mccrory ' s in 1960 ) .\njoining a growing list of retailers , the mccrory corporation , one of the nation ' s largest operators of dime stores , yesterday filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from creditors .\nthe growth of malls and discount stores and the demise of downtown shopping centers took away the foot traffic that dime stores needed to survive . inflation took away the five - and - ten - cent prices . the variety stores left to others the concept of dollar stores , which prospered in free - standing , neighborhood locations , while downtown shopping and dime stores faded away . in 2001 , dollar general had 2 , 734 stores , and dollar tree had 1 , 732 stores . these dollar stores could be considered the dime stores of the twenty - first century , adjusted by inflation to contemporary price levels .\nasked about paypal\u2019s decision at a news conference on tuesday , mr . mccrory said , \u201ci respect disagreement . \u201d\nyesterday , the kresge - mccrory saga came full circle . 76 domestic stores involved the k mart corporation , kresge ' s current owner and the nation ' s second - largest merchandise chain , said it would sell 76 of its domestic kresge and jupiter stores to the mccrory corporation , a company founded by mr . mccrory . k mart , which shifted its emphasis from the variety store to the k mart discount store in the 1960 ' s , said it was selling the kresge - jupiter outlets because they no longer fitted its corporate growth plans . the jupiter stores serve as discount outlets for the kresge stores .\nthe mccrory corporation , a big chain - store operator , said today that it planned to close 229 of its more than 1 , 000 stores nationwide . the company , based in york , is owned by the financier meshulam riklis , and operates variety stores under the mccrory , j . j . newberry , mclellan and kress names , among others . the stores offer low - priced merchandise , mostly in inner - city locations .\nenergy companies and high - falutin ' golf clubs , convenience stores and religious groups : these are some of the financial interests held by members of gov . pat mccrory ' s cabinet .\nopponents of the north carolina law said mr . mccrory\u2019s hand had been forced by more conservative elements of his party .\nkresge wanted to go into business with woolworth , but woolworth turned him down . instead , he joined mccrory , who had a chain of six\nbazaar\nstores and two five - and - ten cent stores . in 1897 , kresge gave mccrory $ 8 , 000 and became an equal partner in his business . they opened stores in memphis , tennessee , and detroit , michigan . two years later , kresge became sole manager of the detroit store and eventually paid mccrory $ 3 , 000 to end their partnership and give up his share of the memphis store .\nwalter f . loeb , senior analyst for morgan stanley & company , said : ' ' with mccrory focusing on the variety store business , it seems a smart acquisition . mccrory recently revamped a distribution center and that , besides the new stores , will entrench it over competition as the top variety chain . ' '\nthe 1960s and 1970s were times of great expansion . in 1966 , the year sebastian kresge died , s . s . kresge corporation owned 162 kmart stores , 753 kresge stores , 100 jupiter stores ( kresge stores located in deteriorating business areas that were renamed\njupiter\n) , and 108 canadian stores . in 1977 , because the kmart stores provided more than 90 percent of kresge sales , the company changed its name to the kmart corporation .\nfor the nine months ended oct . 31 , mccrory lost $ 42 . 3 million on sales of $ 961 million .\npaypal had already joined more than 120 other business leaders in signing a letter to mr . mccrory objecting to the law .\nother moves to improve mccrory business included streamlining and consolidating operations . in june 1990 , the company ' s bargain time inc . affiliate moved its main buying office to the mccrory headquarters in pennsylvania and closed its buying office in newark , new jersey .\nwoolworth closed its last dime store in 1997 . by the early twentieth century , the mccrory corporation , under the ownership of meshulam riklis , owned many of the famous names but operated only 160 stores .\nhe was impressed by the way the new discount stores did business . frank w . woolworth ( 1852 - 1919 ) was the founder of the first\ngreat 5 - cent store\nand john mccrory ( 1860 - 1943 ) later established mccrory discount stores . at both businesses , customers had to pay cash for their purchases . according to kresge , this would make customers spend their money more wisely .\nin 1989 , the wilkinsburg store and 130 others were sold by ames to mccrory stores corp . , which went into permanent decline in the 1990s and finally closed all of its remaining locations in 2002\u2026 .\nmccrory is expecting to miss debt payment ,\nthe new york times , february 15 , 1992 , p . 39 .\nin 1922 , mccrory corporation opened one of the world ' s largest variety stores - - two floors with 2 , 500 lineal feet of counter space - - in brooklyn , new york . the company had expanded to 159 stores with annual sales of $ 14 , 400 , 000 .\nthese measures paid off , increasing chain performance and spurring a new round of riklis acquisitions . rapid - american corp . , which already held 62 . 5 percent interest in mccrory corporation , acquired full control on march 12 , 1976 . through the acquisition , rapid - american operated a total of over 2 , 000 stores , including 883 mccrory stores . later that year , mccrory further expanded by taking over the leases on 15 locations of the beleaguered w . t . grant company . continued expansion included the takeover of eight variety stores from neisner brothers in 1980 and the acquisition of 46 s . h . kress and v . j . elmore stores from the s . h . kress company in 1981 .\nhome | publications | encyclopedia | t . g . & y . ; stores\ns newer , snazzier stores . hall set out to prove kmart not only wasn\nmajor competitors : wal - mart stores , inc . , target corporation , sears\nsoon the variety stores ' business declined because they lost their advantage in all of the major merchandise classifications they once dominated . other forms of retailing took away their hegemony as the dime stores failed to compete effectively . they lost the stationery business to the new home office stores . growing shoe chains , such as payless , thom mcan , and kinney shoes ( owned by woolworth ) , grabbed the low - price shoe business . drug stores , particularly deep - discount drug stores , captured the toiletries business . discount stores and toy chains , such as toys ' r ' us and kb toys , captured the toy business . grocery stores and drug stores took over the candy business . the notions business went to fabric stores and became a victim of cultural changes .\nabout 2 , 000 workers will be affected , company officials said , but they declined to estimate how many jobs would be lost . many of the affected employees work part time , they said , adding that efforts would be made to offer them jobs at other stores . mccrory said some of the stores were losing money or were in markets where the company no longer wanted to operate . mccrory stores , the company ' s only operating subsidiary , lost $ 44 . 4 million in the year ended last january . paul weiner , mccrory ' s chief financial officer , said the company would take a charge against earnings in the fourth quarter to pay for the one - time costs of the closings , but he declined to be more specific . the closings will be completed by the end of january , when the current fiscal year ends . mccrory said that after the consolidation , it would operate 800 stores . its other store groups are t . g . & y . , h . l . green and g . c . murphy . mccrory said it would also close a distribution center in clinton , s . c . previously this year , mccrory had closed about 90 stores and a distribution center in lubbock , tex . tim fortune , direction of personnel operations at mccrory stores , said it was not an easy decision to announce the closings two days before christmas .\nthis is difficult and we regret decisions like this ,\nhe said .\nbut we felt it was appropriate to let employees know .\njohn shearer , one of the oldest citizens of the county , does the largest mercantile business at mccrory and one of the most extensive in eastern arkansas . he also has a store at deview , two miles east of mccrory , where he has been in business for twenty odd years .\nthe first school in the mccrory area was about a mile north of mccrory , in a barnlike structure east of\nthe old pine tree\nwhich was left standing when the residential area was developed there a few years ago ; but the first school in the mccrory city limits ( then ) was held in the 1890 ' s in the\narnof hotel\nbuilding on the southwest corner of second and jackson streets . . .\nbased mass - merchandise stores . the stores were generally of the\ndime store\nformat located in downtowns . the grant store in memphis closed in 1976 . the building has now been converted to luxury lofts . at its peak there were 1200 grant stores nationwide .\nprofits for 1987 rose 19 percent , to reach $ 692 million on total sales of $ 25 . 6 billion . other factors in year - end figures were the sale of all u . s . kresge and jupiter stores to mccrory\nmeshulam riklis purchased mccrory ' s in 1960 , and moved its headquarters to springettsbury township , york county , pennsylvania , in 1963 . at the time it was the fourth largest retailer in the united states . riklis controlled mccrory ' s through the rapid - american holding company , which was managed by samuel neaman . riklis ' famed sleight of hand , shifting assets between notable brand name successful companies and holding companies is best exemplified by his handling of mccrory stores , driving the brand name into bankruptcy while keeping the assets . [ 3 ] among the retailers controlled by mccrory ' s at the time were best & co . , lerner shops , and s . klein .\nmacon brock , doug perry , and ray compton started only $ 1 . 00 with 5 stores , one in georgia , one in tennessee , and three in virginia . the expansion of dollar stores was continued alongside k & k toys stores , mostly in enclosed malls .\n\u00b6 24 . issues of material fact existed as to whether wal - mart ' s actions in terminating mccrory and thompson complied with the provisions of the employee handbook as required under bobbitt and whether the basis for mccrory ' s and thompson ' s dismissals was in violation of the employer ' s policies .\n1966 ) , the man who , at the turn of the twentieth century , began building so - called\nfive - and - dime\nstores . by the mid - century these stores had evolved into the kresge\nvariety stores\nfound in most american towns . they later became major innovators in retailing , operating huge discount retail stores known as k - mart .\nthe west coast staple had over 300 stores at its peak . but unfortunately , sprouse - reitz stores went away quickly after it changed its name to\nsprouse !\nin 1989 .\npublic company incorporated : 1912 as s . s . kresge company employees : 307 , 000 sales : $ 34 . 4 billion ( 1996 ) stock exchanges : new york sics : 5211 lumber and other building materials ; 5331 variety stores ; 5411 grocery stores ; 5651 family clothing stores\nisadore barmash ( 1976 ) . for the good of the company : the history of the mccrory corporation . isbn 1 - 58798 - 215 - 3 .\nthe bankruptcy filing had been expected since feb . 17 , when mccrory missed principal and interest payments on $ 3 . 37 million in debentures . in december , the company said it would close 229 stores and it laid off 2 , 000 employees .\ns expanded merchandise lines . numerous kresge stores , mostly in deteriorating business areas , were renamed jupiter\ns newer , snazzier stores . hall set out to prove kmart not only was not going under\na history of the mccrory postoffice ( founded 30 december 1887 ) , including a list of postmasters and carriers can be found in\npost office at mccrory , arkansas , rivers and roads and points in between , vol . viii , no . 2 ( spring , 1980 ) , pp . 2 - 6 .\nmccrory filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in september , the second such filing in its history . at its peak , the company operated 1 , 300 units .\nafter severe losses in 1973 and the 1974 resignations of mccrory corporation ' s chairperson as well as the g . mcnew division ' s president , the company again moved to stimulate growth . emphasis was shifted from decentralization to strong central control from the pennsylvania headquarters . on february 1 , 1975 , the chain ' s name was changed from g . mcnew to mccrory stores . in addition , measures were taken to close unprofitable stores , to rehabilitate low budget stores , to monitor and tighten overall efficiency , to launch an aggressive sales program , and to tailor cost - effective distribution in face of escalating transportation costs .\ndime stores , also known as five - and - ten - cent stores and variety stores , began in the late nineteenth century and developed into a major sector of u . s . retailing . however , changes in shopping patterns and new forms of retailing in the 1970s and 1980s caused the virtual demise of dime stores by the early 1990s . the dime store format also provided the impetus for some of the first chain stores and became an important outlet for american mass - manufactured merchandise .\nstate law requires certain members of the mccrory administration and other high - ranking officials to file a statement of economic interest within 30 days of their appointment or hiring .\na sister of wade mccrory married a man named seamon , and the next street east of jackson street , and parallel to it , was named\nseamon .\nsomewhere , sometime , someone changed the spelling to\nseaman\n, probably because hand - written\na ' s\nand\no ' s\nfrequently look alike , and the street signs on that street all read\nseaman\ninstead of\nseamon .\nafter mccrory ' s street signs were installed , someone mentioned it to the late grover mccrory , ( wade mccrory ' s son ) , and he laughed about it , but new signs have not been erected since then .\nin order to be more competitive , in the 1980s t . g . & y . executives changed some of the outlets to be comparable to department stores . however , the company continued to have financial difficulties . in january 1986 mccrory corporation of york , pennsylvania , bought the 730 t . g . & y . outlets from hfc . the buy out brought about the closure of some oklahoma stores and warehouses . in 2002 mccrory went out of business , causing the final demise of former t . g . & y . stores . ironically , raymond young , the last survivor of the three cofounders , died the same year .\nmr . ashur , who said many of the company ' s stores were not adequately maintained , said that if the company survived , it was likely to have to close another 250 to 500 stores .\ndollar tree acquired dollar bill $ , inc . , a chicago - based chain of 136 stores .\ndime stores .\ndictionary of american history . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\ns stores ( or 62 percent of the total ) had been converted to the big kmart format .\nother major variety store chains included w . t . grant , h . l . green , mclellan stores , g . c . murphy , neisner ' s , and j . j . newberry . most chains owned all of their stores . however , ben franklin stores operated as a franchise . sam walton started his retail business with a ben franklin store in newport , arkansas . when he was unable to convince the ben franklin management to open discount stores , he opened his own wal - mart stores .\nwilmington , de \u2014 after more than a decade of struggling to survive , mccrory is liquidating its 200 remaining stores , marking what buxbaum group ceo paul buxbaum called\nthe final chapter in the history of the last of the major five - and - dime retailers .\nother early dime store operators included samuel h . kress , who opened his first variety store in memphis in 1896 and in a few years had twelve stores . when kress died in 1955 , his chain had 262 stores with $ 168 million in sales . sebastian s . kresge and j . g . mccrory teamed together to buy a dime store in memphis in 1897 . after the pair opened a second store in detroit , they parted ways . by 1917 , kresge had over 150 stores , and his operation was second to woolworth ' s in size . after experimenting with dollar stores , mail - order , and department stores , the kresge company branched into self - service discount stores called kmart , converting old dime stores into the new format . fifteen years after the first store opened , kmart became the second largest retailer in the world . only sears , roebuck and company had greater sales .\nunder the same name , mclellan\u2019s flourished in the original carolina trust building until the early 1960s when mccrory\u2019s , a similar five and dime chain , purchased the flailing business . five and dime stores such as mccrory\u2019s included lunch counters that were frequented by hungry patrons . this became a popular staple for five and dime stores , drawing customers to eat as well as shop . typical menu items included hot and cold sandwiches ( grilled cheese , blt , ham and cheese , egg salad , etc ) , soups , ice cream , soda , coffee , and more . if mccrory\u2019s lunch counter existed today , you better believe our coalmarch thursday \u201cfun lunch\u201d would be sippin\u2019 on a milkshake and chatting as we enjoy a melty grilled cheese .\nprofits for 1987 rose 19 percent , to reach $ 692 million on total sales of $ 25 . 6 billion . other factors in year - end figures were the sale of all u . s . kresge and jupiter stores to mccrory corporation ( the business founded by sebastian kresge\npartnership is dissolved , and kresge takes over the detroit stores , forming s . s . kresge company .\nmccrory is situated on the old mccrory homestead , from which the name is derived . the site of the town was settled in 1862 , by c . g . mccrory , who lived on it till his death . c . w . mccrory , of texas , a son of c . g . mccrory , bought the interest of the other heirs in then homestead , and has since owned it . of course no thought of building a town here was ever entertained until the construction of the bald knob branch of the iron mountain road made it possible . mr . mccrory donated the right of way and a site for a depot to the railroad company , and about three years ago the town of mccrory started out upon its career . mr . mccrory , in order to give the growth of the town his personal attention , about two years ago removed from texas , where he is the possessor of fine bodies of land , and a sheep ranch , and has taken up his abode in the growing young town that bears his name . he has sold hundred of lots to settlers and comfortable homes are erected in every part of the town . there is an handsome methodist church , one of the finest in the state , outside of the city ; twelve or fifteen stores , a hotel , a good school building , a wagon and blacksmith shop , livery stable , a newspaper and job office , a large stave factory , and numerous other enterprises and industries that go to make a town . . .\nmr . mccrory also faces a tough re - election fight this fall against the state attorney general , roy cooper , who has said that he would not defend the law .\nthe 1930s marked significant changes in management and planning . in 1931 , john g . mccrory vacated the president ' s office after nearly 50 years of service and was succeeded by c . t . green , who had been with s . h . kress company for 30 years . green , and his successors , r . f . coppedge and r . w . paul , moved to modernize operations through construction of new stores , personnel training programs , and extended price ranges and merchandise assortments . however , mccrory corporation and its 203 stores slipped into bankruptcy in 1933 .\nk mart , with almost 4 , 000 stores , has been aggressively upgrading its k mart discount stores and adding such specialized businesses as builders square , pay less drug stores , waldenbooks and bargain harolds , a smaller discount chain . its sales last year totaled more than $ 24 billion , second only to sears , roebuck .\nmr . mccrory preceded mr . kresge in the industry , opening his first store in scottdale , pa . , in 1882 . three years later , he was operating five stores in the state . born john graham mccrorey , he was so thrifty he legally changed his name , dropping the\nmeshulam riklis appeared on the scene in 1960 , when he acquired a significant amount of the stock of united stores . in 1961 , the financier bought full control of the h . l . green company , inc . , temporarily taking over as president of mccrory corp . but soon passing on responsibility to a line of carefully chosen managers . the new officers upgraded existing stores while expanding to new locations . they decentralized and realigned field management and appointed regional and district managers to better control sales and profits . despite such efforts , m - m - g experienced several difficulties . profits during the 1962 - 63 fiscal year were negligible . declining earnings at mccrory stores forced riklis to liquidate all rapid holdings except 51 percent of mccrory . from 1960 to 1964 , the company had gone through four presidents and one acting president , contributing to general malaise and low morale .\nin 1958 , albert m . greenfield , chairperson at bankers securities corporation and variety stores corporation , acquired a large percentage of united stores corporation stock . in january 1959 , mccory and mclellan , 37 percent owned by united , effected a merger . then on february 18 , 1959 , h . l . green company , inc . acquired greenfield ' s equity in united stores corp . h . l . green co . dated back to 1932 , when harold l . green acquired five retail companies in the limited price field . with its 1959 mccrory - mclellan - green acquisition , united had control over 850 stores .\nlebhar , godfrey m . chain stores in america , 1859\u20131962 . new york : chain store publishing , 1963 .\ncumberland county\u2019s population 1960 is 148 , 418 . methodist college opens . hope mills branch library opens with federal library services act funding . students from fayetteville state teacher\u2019s college challenge the laws and customs of racial segregation on february 10 , 1960 by sitting at the lunch counters at woolworth and mccrory\u2019s stores .\nin the filing , mccrory said it was terminating a contract with mr . riklis ' s world wide management partnership that paid mr . riklis a $ 2 . 9 million annual salary .\nthe dime stores traded up to higher price points and continued to grow until the early 1970s . chain store operators controlled over 80 percent of the $ 8 . 2 million in sales garnered by 21 , 582 stores in 1973 .\nlong before the days of big - box stores like walmart and target , these five - and - dime stores had everything you needed . you could buy clothes , grab some treats , and eat lunch for under $ 20 . these iconic american stores dotted main streets across the country before the big guys came around and put them out of business .\ns . s . kresge company , with 85 stores and $ 10 . 3 million in sales , is incorporated .\ns cafeterias inc . , a 76 - unit chain that was a natural outgrowth of the cafeterias in kmart stores .\nmemphis had 4 major department stores on main street . from the early days of these stores up to the 60 ' s , when one went shopping , it meant getting dressed up and going downtown . it was often an all day event where you might have lunch at one of the restaurants or tea rooms in the department stores and then take in an afternoon movie . and the stores would deliver your parcels free of charge . as these stores began to open branches in the suburbs , and tv kept folks away from the movie theatres , memphians made fewer trips downtown and the area began to decline . today , all the stores are gone , but three of the major buildings have been renovated for new use .\nfrom\ndeview - mccrory\nby dorothy hamilton bronte in rivers and roads and points in between , vol . 1 , no . 2 ( winter 1973 ) , pp . 9 - 13 :\nin 1897 , sebastian s . kresge and john g . mccrory together opened the first kresge store in memphis , offering ' ' a variety ' ' of 5 - to - 10 - cent merchandise from stationery to combs to sewing supplies . mr . mccrory , who had already been operating a small chain in pennsylvania under his own name , eventually left the partnership to concentrate on his own business .\ndime stores .\ndictionary of american history . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\ns cafeterias inc . , a 76 - unit chain that was a natural outgrowth of the cafeterias in k mart stores .\nin its filing in federal bankruptcy court in manhattan , the mccrory corporation , based in new york , said it was under pressure from bondholders to make a $ 75 million bond payment due in july .\ntargeted by corporate raiders in 1985 , the g . c . murphy co . was taken over by connecticut - based ames department stores , which closed more than 100 of its variety stores \u2026 but the wilkinsburg store \u2014 the 39th in the chain \u2014 was spared .\nmccrory is one of the promising young towns of arkansas . it is situated near the center of woodruff county on the bald knob branch of the iron mountain railroad , seventy - two miles west of memphis . . .\nthe 1890s , for most americans , were a time of economic depression . during this period of\nhard times\n, kresge had the idea of starting a chain - store operation based on low - end products . by 1899 kresge and his partner j . g . mccrory opened stores in memphis , tennessee , and detroit , michigan . during 1899 kresge traded his interest in the tennessee store to mccrory and took full possession of the detroit store . the detroit store was a starting point of the largest chain - store company in america , the s . s . kresge co .\njohn graham mccrorey opened his first store in scottdale , pennsylvania , in 1882 . [ 1 ] by 1885 , the chain had five stores in pennsylvania . mccrory was known for his thrifty nature , so much so that he legally dropped the e from his last name so he would not have to pay for extra letters on his store signs . [ 1 ]\nhere ' s a look back on years of good bargains and friendly store clerks . how many of these stores were in your town ?\nwoolworth had recently tried to acquire the same 76 stores , but negotiations fell through , according to barbara palazzolo , a k mart spokeswoman .\nalways in high - traffic , convenient locations , kresge red front stores featured open displays of merchandise with items systematically associated . following their founder\nkmart files for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection , becoming the largest retailer ever to do so ; company announces that it will close 284 stores .\ns bay company for us $ 167 . 7 million ( the stores were either closed or converted to other formats , mainly zellers ) .\nthe story then repeated itself . kmart became the leader of discount stores , but because of poor management and overspending , new discount stores on the block , including wal - mart and target ( see entries ) , began to take over , leaving kmart with too many stores , too few customers , and not enough money to stay in business . the fate of the historic retailer , however , has yet to be determined . plans to close unprofitable stores and revitalize older ones are the company ' s latest efforts to restore kmart ' s fading image .\nwell . . . i just happened on this group . . . mclellans was a mccrory store . after mclellans was acquired by mccrory the only thing different was the name over the door . everything else was the same . the same is true of the h . l . green stores . the company was then referred to overall as mmg . i was a store manager if a mccrory store bearing the mclellans name for 9 years in the 60 ' s . but not in your part of the country . my store was in columbia mississippi . i was there from june ' 62 ' to march ' 71 ' . i started as a trainee in allentown pa in ' 56 ' . from there to texas in ' 60 ' then to ms . in my district there were stores bearing all three names . my store , as it was in the ' 60 ' s , from my smugmug site . . . an old old scan . . . urltoken\ndollar tree opened its 4 , 000th store and acquired 86 canadian dollar giant stores based in vancouver , british columbia . the stores are operated in british columbia , ontario , alberta , and saskatchewan . these are the first retail locations outside of the united states operated by dollar tree .\nin the filing , mccrory listed assets of $ 671 . 9 million and liabilities of $ 542 . 7 million . the company ' s outstanding debt totals $ 223 million , with more than 85 percent due after 1995 . financing arranged\nthe financing will enable mccrory and its subsidiaries to fulfill all of our inventory requirements and should allow us to retain the full confidence of the vendor community during our reorganization ,\nsaid paul weiner , the company ' s treasurer .\njeannette houghton and ethel wilson worked together for 50 years and met again by chance a few years ago at mccrory ' s highlander restaurant in downtown hagerstown . they ' ve eaten together at the restaurant on a regular basis ever since .\nby the end of 1929 . these brought the total number of kresge stores to 597 , together yielding sales of $ 156 . 3 million .\ncunningham researched other discount stores and visited all of the kresge stores . he determined the company would make more money if it purchased large amounts of a small number of items and discounted their prices . with this innovation , the kresge company invested $ 80 million to build a chain of discount stores . the chain was called kmart , and in 1962 , the first store opened in garden city , michigan , a suburb of detroit .\nby the late 1980s , mccrory stores was again experiencing heavy losses . to address the problem , riklis retained an elite group of managers , whom he retrained in management , marketing , and sales skills , dubbing them the company ' s\ngreen berets .\nfrom this group riklis chose 30 members to serve as a squad of shock troops , dubbed\nunit 101\nafter israeli industry and trade minister ariel sharon ' s anti - terrorist unit . these special trainees were sent to mccrory ' s top 100 stores equipped , among other things , with a powerful incentive plan shared on all company levels : if the company ' s pre - tax profits were 10 . 4 per cent , all employees would receive a bonus of seven days pay ; 11 . 4 per cent on sales would yield a bonus of 10 days pay . in june 1989 , riklis rewarded 2 , 000 mccrory employees and their spouses with a company - paid , two - week tour of israel , greece , and egypt .\ns operations into warehouse - type stores , changing the name to builders square . next came waldenbooks , costing $ 300 million for 845 stores that had produced sales of $ 417 million in 1983 . an oregon - based chain of 164 drugstores called pay less joined the growing lineup in 1985 .\nshortly after the filing , mccrory said it had arranged for $ 100 million of financing from cit group / business credit inc . the company also said it had received approval from the bankruptcy court to immediately use $ 40 million of the loan .\nwell . . . i just happened on this group . . . mclellans was a mccrory store . after mclellans was acquired by mccrory the only thing different was the name over the door . everything else was the same . the same is true of the h . l . green stores . the company was then referred to overall as mmg . i was a store manager if a mccrory store bearing the mclellans name for 9 years in the 60 ' s . but not in your part of the country . my store was in columbia mississippi . i was there from june ' 62 ' to march ' 71 ' . i started as a trainee in allentown pa in ' 56 ' . from there to texas in ' 60 ' then to ms . in my district there were stores bearing all three names . my store , as it was in the ' 60 ' s , from my smugmug site . . . an old old scan . . . < a href =\nurltoken\nrel =\nnofollow\n> urltoken < / a >\nin 1936 the morrow brothers bought the debentures and preferred stock of both mccrory and its competitor , mclellan stores , which was founded in 1916 and had also declared bankruptcy in 1933 . working through their united stores corporation , they negotiated a reorganization wherein they received about 37 percent of the new common stock . under the direction of r . f . coppedge , the\ndime store\nimage was elevated with improved facilities and presentation , including more accessible window displays and consumer - friendly color schemes for store interiors . the june 1950 issue of chain store age reported that\nmccrory had become one of the leaders in the chain variety store field in fashion and ready - to - wear assortments .\nby 1957 , sales reached approximately $ 112 million and net profit after tax totaled $ 3 . 5 million .\nby the 1950s , five - and - dime stores had become known as variety stores because they sold a variety of items at low prices . kresge ' s was one of many variety stores , and competition was fierce . in 1959 , a thirty - year kresge employee , harry b . cunningham ( 1907 - 1992 ) , was promoted to company president . under his leadership the company made some changes that would eventually make it the number one discount store .\noperations into warehouse - type stores , changing the name to builders square . next came the walden book company ( waldenbooks ) , costing $ 300 million for 845 stores that had produced sales of $ 417 million in 1983 . an oregon - based chain of 164 drugstores called payless joined the growing lineup in 1985 .\nk & k toys was sold to kb toy s ; , a melville corp . , and all assets were applied to the expansion of the dollar stores .\ns future to announce plans to open 400 stores over the next five years , with half of the units to be super kmart centers . about 100 new stores were opened in 1999 , the same year that kmart ventured into e - commerce with the formation of bluelight . com , a joint venture formed by kmart ,\nin 1928 , the building was sold to mclellan\u2019s stores , a thriving five and dime chain that was founded by scottish owner william mclellan , for $ 250 , 000 . five and dime stores were extremely popular during this time , featuring a variety of merchandise that was affordable to immigrants and rural americans moving to the cities .\noperations into warehouse - type stores , changing the name to builders square . next came the walden book company ( walden - books ) , costing $ 300 million for 845 stores that had produced sales of $ 417 million in 1983 . an oregon - based chain of 164 drugstores called payless joined the growing lineup in 1985 .\nkresge was able to maintain the ten - cent limit in his stores until 1920 , when he began selling items worth up to one dollar . after world war ii he began selling a range of goods at various prices . his store became a\nvariety store ,\nbut he was still holding on to the inexpensive end of the product market . by 1961 kresge approved an $ 80 million deal to finance a line of stores called k - mart and another discount chain , to be located in deteriorating neighborhoods , known as jupiter stores . by 1966 the kresge chain stores were the second largest in the country , with annual sales of $ 850 billion .\nin 1965 the company underwent several changes . one involved the sale of longtime subsidiary mount clemens pottery . another was the acquisition of holly stores , a retailer of women\nmr . mccrory preceded mr . kresge in the industry , opening his first store in scottdale , pa . , in 1882 . three years later , he was operating five stores in the state . born john graham mccrorey , he was so thrifty he legally changed his name , dropping the ' ' e , ' ' because he did not want to pay the cost of the extra initial in the gilt letters on his store signs .\nkmart began as one of the first discount stores . they were also called\nfive - and - dimes\nbecause each item in the store could be purchased for five or ten cents . soon after it opened , because of good management and fair prices , kmart became the top discount retailer in the united states . it was even more successful than woolworth , the company that introduced the idea of variety discount stores . eventually the success of kmart caused the decline and the closing of woolworth stores .\nin the early 1970s , about 1 , 200 w . t . grant stores dotted main streets around the country . but not long after , the chain was one of the first large five - and - dime stores to declare bankruptcy . when it happened in 1976 , it was our country ' s second largest bankruptcy in history .\nin addition , there are fewer and fewer stores drawing people to downtown hagerstown . paradoxically , deter said , there are more nearby restaurants competing for the business that remains .\nfrom\nsketch of mccrory in 1891\nin the arkansas gazette , july 10 , 1891 , found in rivers and roads and points in between , vol . xi , no . 1 ( augusta : woodruff county historical society , winter 1983 ) , pp . 30 - 32 :\nm - m - g continued to grow into the 1970s . in 1969 the company purchased 22 superstores in the south . in order to better service small variety chains and independent variety stores , m - m - g established the york distribution company ( ydc ) in 1970 . two years later , rapid - american corp . acquired the j . j . newberry company and merged it with mccrory corporation , joining 650 m - m - g stores with 439 newberry units , including select william tally house cafeterias . renamed g . mcnew , the resulting chain was decentralized and broken into six separate subdivisions , referred to as mac companies .\ngov . pat mccrory of north carolina and mr . bryant join a list of republican governors who are being squeezed between the business groups that have formed the core of their support and conservative state lawmakers pushing back against recent gains made by advocates of gay rights and same - sex marriage .\na second distribution center was opened in olive branch , mississippi . bob sasser was hired as chief operating officer . dollar tree acquired only $ one stores located in new york .\ndollar tree\u2019s steady growth continued as the company opened 345 new stores and exceeded $ 7 billion in sales . market cap was $ 9 . 13 billion at year - end .\nin 1965 the company underwent several changes . one involved the sale of long - time subsidiary mount clemens pottery . another was the acquisition of holly stores , a retailer of women\n\u00b6 2 . mark mccrory and david thompson were terminated from employment at wal - mart . though the facts are somewhat sketchy as to the basis for termination , it appears that the decision to discharge these employees arose out of an incident involving their treatment of customers that they suspected were potential shoplifters .\nwith the depression over by 1940 , there were 682 stores in 27 u . s . states , plus 61 in canada . together , the stores produced 1940 sales of $ 158 . 7 million . as the decade advanced , many homeowners moved out to the suburbs from inner city locations ; the retailers followed . kresge management cautiously opened one suburban shopping center store in 1947 , adding to the first one that had opened in 1929 . three more followed in 1948 . by 1953 there were about 40 suburban stores in the united states , plus one in canada .\nafter world war i ( 1914 - 18 ) , inflation caused prices everywhere to rise quickly , which made it difficult for dime stores to maintain their low prices . to stay in business , kresge opened\ngreen front\nstores , selling items for twenty - five cents to one dollar , next to the traditional five - and ten - cent\nred front\nstores . kresge ' s and woolworth ' s , which also had red and green front stores , were most often located in high - traffic downtown areas . this was before suburban areas were developed in areas surrounding larger cities . by the mid - 1930s , kresge opened his first store in a suburban shopping center in kansas city , missouri , eventually selling items for hundreds of dollars ."]}
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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 ."]}
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", "topic": 22}], "title": "testbed", "paragraphs": ["changes made within the testbed to your epp password will affect only the testbed , and will persist only until the next reset cycle . no data in the testbed will be copied to the live register .\nwork on testbed 14 commenced with the elicitation of sponsor requirements in 2017 . among the organizations providing testbed sponsorship are the following ogc members :\na whois server is available for the testbed to assist with testing . the testbed server is at testbed - whois . nominet . org . uk . usage limits of 100 , 000 requests per day are in force .\ntestbed is the primary api for writing unit tests for angular applications and libraries .\na list of signees of the atis testbed confidentiality agreement can be found here .\natis robocalling testbed connectivity guidelines - participants who have returned both the atis confidentiality agreement and neustar robocalling testbed use policy can request the latest copy by contacting technical support .\ntestbed is a common way to describe testing rooms at robotics facilities . for example , a testbed may allow robot driven processes such as manufacturing steps to be tested .\nif you have any questions about the atis robocalling testbed , please contact jim mceachern .\nis a facility for conducting rigorous tests . the following are common types of testbed .\nnine easy - to - follow examples using testbed , fixtures , async and fakeasync / tick .\ntesting utilities : testbed , inject , fixtures , async , fakeasync / tick and jasmine . done .\nyour epp password for the testbed ( and the associated ip address ) can be changed via the online service . such changes will be reflected in the testbed after the next daily reset cycle . changes to the\ninformation regarding the wfs 3 . 0 hackathon , which will feed results into testbed 14 . is now available .\ntestbed , similarly to @ ngmodule helps us to set up the dependencies for our tests . we call testbed . configuretestingmodule passing our configuration . this information will then be used to resolve any dependencies . we can see an example below :\nthese details can be changed at any time , and will be reflected on the testbed server only after its next reset cycle .\nfor dependencies defined at the component level we need to use the component injector as shown above . testbed . get or inject won\u2019t work .\non the testbed , a clone of all tags on the testbed has been provided - all connection ip addresses are the same . this tag can be used to transfer a domain name to your tag and generate a notification . the name of the cloned tag is generated as follows :\nto test create requests which are referred for manual intervention , applications made to the testbed for domain names ending\nurltoken\nare validated automatically .\nfirst we load the dependencies required for our tests with testbed . configuretestingmodule . then on our spec we use inject to automatically instantiate each dependency .\nthe term testbed is primarily associated with the testing of aircraft engines . this typically means fixing the engine to a fixed location and testing it on the ground . engines are also tested on a\nflying testbed\nmeaning an aircraft fitted with both its original engines and an engine that ' s in development .\nthe testbed environment is as close to the live environment as possible . consequently , any ( fictional ) domain created in the testbed must have a unique name . in order to avoid potential name conflicts with other tags , it is suggested that you append your tag - name to the key of any domains you request .\nwe used testbed . createcomponent to create an instance of our greeter component . the component instance will be accessible within a fixture . this is its main api :\nnoaa ' s hydrometeorolgy testbed ( hmt ) is a joint oar \u2014 nws testbed motivated to make communities that are more resilient to the impacts of extreme precipitation on lives , property , water supply and ecosystems . hmt is co - managed by the oar physical sciences division , and the nws weather prediction center in partnership with the national water center .\nflight evaluations for the rolls - royce trent xwb engine \u2013 which will power airbus\u2019 new a350 xwb jetliner \u2013 began aboard the dedicated a380 testbed aircraft on 18 february , 2012 .\nthe engine for airbus\u2019 new a350 xwb jetliner made its successful first flight on 18 february , 2012 , installed aboard the dedicated a380 testbed aircraft on its inner left wing position .\ntestbed 14 is organized into the following threads . these will integrate both architectural and thematic views , allowing a grouping of closely related work items and reduction of cross - thread dependencies .\nthe testbed database provides each registrar with a set of fictional domains , accounts , and contacts . the dataset is provided solely for testing purposes , and registrars are free to alter the data , and register new domains and accounts . the dataset will be reset daily , discarding any changes and additions made . two testbed servers will be available , a secure epp server using tlsv1 . 2 and a plain - text server . both servers will connect to the same testbed database . the secure epp server provides server authentication and data encryption but does not require ssl client authentication .\nobjects existing in the live registry , such as domains and registrant accounts , are not replicated in the testbed . only a clone of your registrar account , and a clone of each tag which is registered to use epp , will appear in the dataset , with id values not matching those in the live register . aside from this , all information in the testbed will be fictional . a set of domains will be created on each tag , covering a variety of different states grouped together under a series of registrants (\nok , hopefully the testbed stuff helps to identify any bugs or performance issues . i ' ve finished testcrankgearspulley now , and started on testedges . i ' m including cranks and pulleys since it was an easy update but i ' m not sure how to proceed with testedges .\nthe testbed 14 call for participation ( cfp ) (\npart 1 cfp\n) is now closed , but offers of in - kind contributions on a best - effort basis ( i . e . , not under any participation agreement contract ) will still be considered . as stated in the cfp general proposal submission guidelines , any additional in - kind scope should be offered outside the formal bidding process , where an independent determination can be made as to whether it should be included in testbed scope or not . more information can be found in the solicitation document .\nlater this year , the enhanced ge90 engine will operate on ge ' s 747 flying testbed aircraft at mojave , california . certification by the u . s . federal aviation administration ( faa ) is expected in december 1999 . boeing 777 aircraft powered by the ge90 pip engine are targeted for delivery beginning in mid - 2000 .\nthe neustar trust lab serves as the virtual industry testbed for communications service providers , equipment manufacturers and software suppliers to remotely test solutions developed for the shaken framework . participants in the testbed collaborate to test against applicable atis standards . neustar provides technical support for the relevant connectivity information , representative network configuration , its shaken software functionality and supported test scenarios amongst participants . the virtual test environment removes obstacles and accelerates the validation of caller authentication standards . the facility supports extensive call tracing which helps quickly troubleshoot during testing sessions . through neustar\u2019s content collaboration platform , detailed call traces are shared in almost real time and test results are formally published , summarized and shared at various levels .\nthe ogc innovation program provides a venue for using initiatives to advance solutions to data challenges through using open standards . testbeds are ogc ' s largest initiatives , with last two testbeds averaging us $ 3 million in sponsor funding . most recently , testbed 13 was sponsored by 12 organizations from 5 countries , and brought together more than 200 individuals from 60 organizations .\nmeanwhile , ge\u2019s stalwart ex - pan am operated 747 - 100 flying testbed , the oldest example of the 747 still flying , is busy wrapping up tests of the upgraded genx - 2b performance improvement package ( pip ) at victorville , calif . the upgraded engine - seen above in the number two ( inboard positiion ) - will power the 747 - 8 .\nits distinct third - engine pylon is original , because when it comes to certifying a new engine , the test engine is usually installed by general electric or rolls - royce in place of one of the series\u2019 reactors , present under the wing . however , honeywell\u2019s testbed engine has its limits . it can only be used for small reactors weighing a maximum of around 700 kg .\ntestbed 14 will be ogc ' s 100th initiative . over the course of past initiatives , ogc has helped develop new standards and architectures that have transformed how we share and use geospatial information , from advancing sharing of digital maps over the web ( e . g . wms ) to new encodings ( e . g . geopackage ) that are empowering mobile users with powerful geospatial tools .\nthe atis robocalling testbed , exclusively hosted by the neustar trust lab , serves as the industry interoperability test facility to validate the effectiveness of caller authentication standards developed by the internet engineering task force ( ietf ) and atis . specifically , atis developed \u201csignature - based handling of asserted information using tokens\u201d ( shaken ) as an implementation framework for service providers to better combat robocalls and call spoofing on ip - based networks .\nthe testbed is set up in a way that allows a new test to be added efficiently . when a new test is defined , only the parts of the code which make it unique need to be written . functions which are the same for all tests such as creating / destroying / resetting , and the control panel checkboxes and buttons , are handled by the main program code and never need to be changed .\n, so if this default input ( mouse dragging of objects etc ) is enough , then you may not need to override the input functions at all . likewise if you are not doing anything special for rendering or physics control , you don ' t need to override step ( ) either . in fact , some of the example tests in the testbed are nothing more than a constructor to set up the scene . i told you it was simple didn ' t i . . . ?\nemulab is a network testbed , giving researchers a wide range of environments in which to develop , debug , and evaluate their systems . the name emulab refers both to a facility and to a software system . the primary emulab installation is run by the flux group , part of the school of computing at the university of utah . there are also installations of the emulab software at more than two dozen sites around the world , ranging from testbeds with a handful of nodes up to testbeds with hundreds of nodes . emulab is widely used by computer science researchers in the fields of networking and distributed systems . it is also designed to support education , and has been used to teach classes in those fields .\nthe newer 747 will provide greater capability than the 1960s - era legacy testbed in terms of a larger flight performance envelope , greater range and payload , and improved integrated systems . powered by cf6 - 80c2 engines , the 747 - 400 will have excess performance and better capability says ge . the current aircraft is barely able to achieve the 43 , 000 ft required for 787 engine test points for sustained periods , whereas this will comfortably be achieved with the newer version , it adds . aside from greater range and endurance , up to 15 hours of flight time versus the 8 to 9 hour flights normally flown by the current 747 , the newer aircraft is also configured with contemporary arinc 429 - based digital avionics .\ngeneral electric\u2019s new boeing 747 - 400 flying testbed has been delivered to evergreen aviation technologies ( egat ) in taiwan for installation of data racks , instrumentation wiring and instrumentation equipment . the aircraft is also scheduled to undergo wing structural modifications during the second half of the year in readiness for its first test flights in 2014 . the aircraft was flown to egat from taikoo aircraft engineering , xiamen , where heavy maintenance and interior modifications had been performed . ge , which continues to operate its original pratt & whitney jt9d - powered 747 - 100 , acquired the ex - japan airlines - 400 in december 2010 as part of preparations for tests of a new wave of engines including the cfm leap - 1 , passport business jet engine , genx derivatives and the forthcoming ge9x for the proposed 777x .\n. it is a character based web browser developed for use on terminals . it uses the libwww http / 1 . 1 implementation including a full http / 1 . 1 persistent cache , history lists etc .\nhenrik frystyk nielsen , @ ( # ) $ id : overview . html , v 1 . 34 1998 / 05 / 04 19 : 38 : 24 frystyk exp $\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\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 .\nby continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies and privacy policy . accept\nwe are the creators , the innovators , the game changers , driven by our passion for developing outstanding games . we are yggdrasil .\nwe provide superior online and mobile casino games , enriching a whole industry with game changing solutions .\na collection of in - 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( neca ) , is eligible to participate . participation is free of charge . other parties , such as equipment manufacturers , may participate if they have solutions relevant to the shaken framework available to test .\nunwanted robocalling and caller id spoofing has become a massive problem for consumers and the communication industry . as the number one complaint of the fcc , consumers are annoyed at the time they waste answering unwanted robocalls . consumers also don\u2019t feel secure answering calls where the caller is not identified or may be falsely identified with millions lost to phone scams every year . enterprises and brands have a hard time getting a hold of their customers to share important information when they don\u2019t pick up their calls or texts .\nto address this recognized industry problem , an ietf working group drafted three related standards , which collectively define a means to authenticate the calling number , securely transport this information \u201con the wire\u201d and verify it at the receiving end . to put these standards into action , the atis / sip forum ip - nni task force has developed shaken , a trusted identity framework that provides guidance for service providers implementing caller id network validation .\ntogether , the ietf standards and shaken give service providers the tools they need to consistently authenticate , digitally sign and verify calling party numbers . this functionality enables network operators to stop suspicious calls before they reach their subscribers , or provide notifications that allow consumers to decide whether to answer a call . shaken also includes important capabilities to assist law enforcement in finding the source of unwanted calls .\nresults from the testing will remain confidential under non - disclosure agreements . aggregate and anonymized findings will be shared in the atis testbeds focus group to further advance caller id spoofing and robocalling solutions .\n\u00a9 valve corporation . all rights reserved . all trademarks are property of their respective owners in the us and other countries .\ncontent in this product may not be appropriate for all ages , or may not be appropriate for viewing at work .\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\nfor ieee to continue sending you helpful information on our products and services , please consent to our updated privacy policy .\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 .\nthis paper explains the integration process of an autonomous quadcopter platform and the design of arduino based novel software architecture that enables the execution of advanced control laws on low - cost off - the - shelf products based frameworks . here , quadcopter dynamics are explored through the classical nonlinear equations of motion . next , quadcopter is designed , built and assembled using off - the - shelf , low - cost products to carry a camera payload which is mainly utilized for any type of surveillance missions . system identification of the quadcopter dynamics is accomplished through the use of sweep data and $ cifer ^ { \\ circledr } $ to obtain the dynamic model . the unstable , non - linear quadcopter dynamics are stabilized using a generic control algorithm through the novel arduino based software architecture . experimental results demonstrate the validation of the integration and the novel software package running on an arduino board to control autonomous quadcopter flights .\ntestbeds are used to test rocket engines and a variety of components including space communication systems . this includes software simulators as well as physical facilities .\nis a virtualized software environment that allows programmers or users to make changes without fear of impacting real business data or processes .\na problem solving strategy that involves testing ideas that are assumed to be true by an individual , group , institution or society .\n\u00a9 2010 - 2018 simplicable . all rights reserved . reproduction of materials found on this site , in any form , without explicit permission is prohibited . view credits & copyrights or citation information for this page .\ncookies help us deliver our site . by clicking\naccept\nor by continuing to use the site , you agree to our use of cookies . visit our privacy policy , cookie policy and consent tool to learn more .\ncopyright 2002 - 2018 simplicable . all rights reserved . this material may not be published , broadcast , rewritten , redistributed or translated . report violations here .\nsign up for free to join this conversation on github . already have an account ? sign in to comment\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 .\nin this post , we want to cover the most common unit tests to use for angular applications , like : components , services , http and pipes ; but also some less known areas like : directives , the router or observables . we will provide examples designed so you can use them as a quick reference . don\u2019t miss out the testing checklist to help you while creating your own tests .\ntesting has been improved quite a lot from rc to final and even more after moving to ngmodule . the angular core team has worked hard to reduce boilerplate and be able to use not only jasmine but other tests frameworks like mocha .\nthere are few new apis you should know about to get the best out of your tests . we will cover :\ntesting examples : components , services , http and mockbackend , directives , pipes , routes , observables and eventemitter .\nto test , all 26 specs or change the code , you can use this plunker .\njasmine is an open source testing framework from pivotal labs that uses behaviour - driven notation resulting in a fluent and improved testing experience .\nsuites \u2014 describe ( string , function ) functions , take a title and a function containing one or more specs .\nspecs \u2014 it ( string , function ) functions , take a title and a function containing one or more expectations .\nexpectations \u2014 are assertions that evaluate to true or false . basic syntax reads expect ( actual ) . tobe ( expected )\nmatchers \u2014 are predefined helpers for common assertions . eg : tobe ( expected ) , toequal ( expected ) . find a complete list here .\njasmine offers four handlers to add our setup and teardown code : beforeeach , aftereach executed for each spec and beforeall , afterall executed once per suite .\na good practice to avoid code duplication on our specs is to refactor repetitive code into the setup .\nthere are few options to setup your environment . you can use jasmine\u2019s specrunner . html from the standalone distribution to start or create your own . you can also integrate it with a test runner like karma . we are not going to cover all combinations as we are more interested in the actual tests .\nwe load jasmine dependencies followed by angular ones . we are using a system . js and typescript setup . we use promise . all ( ) to load our specs in one go and , once all specs are available , we trigger jasmine test - runner manually by calling onload .\nwe can now refactor the inject so we don\u2019t repeat it for each spec .\nlet\u2019s see two examples of instantiating a component . the first example , is synchronous and creates a fixture containing an instance of mytestcomponent .\nsecond example , is asynchronous , as is using external templates and css , requiring xhr calls .\nwe can use async when dependencies involve asynchronous handling . this will internally create a zone and deal with any asynchronous processing .\ncan i use mocks , stubs or spies ? dependencies should be covered by their own tests . using them can boost your tests without losing efficacy .\nsync or async ? does your test makes asynchronous calls ? uses xhr , promises , observables , etc . is the component using templateurl or styleurls or inline ? make sure you are using the corresponding apis .\nlet\u2019s see how we can test the different building blocks of our application . we are going to skip all required imports for brevity . we added notes when necessary . they can be found here .\nlet\u2019s take a simple component that renders a greeting message using an @ input ( ) property .\na common practice is to use beforeeach to refactor our tests . by doing it , we avoid having to repeat some code like inject for each test . this will also simplify our specs .\nwe used the name property to set up a value , trigger change detection with detectchanges and check the expected result when all asynchronous calls have ended using whenstable . in order to access the rendered text we used two different apis filtering by a css selector ( lines 22\u201323 ) .\nother queries for debugelement are : query ( by . all ( ) ) query ( by . directive ( mydirective ) )\nlanguagesservice has only one method that returns an array of available languages for the application .\nsimilar to our previous example we instantiate the service using beforeeach . as we said , this is a good practice even if we only have one spec . on this occasion , we are checking each individual language and the total count .\nwe usually don\u2019t want to make http calls during our tests but we are going to show it as a reference . we have replaced our initial service , languageservice for languageservicehttp .\nin this case it uses http . get ( ) to read a json file . we then used observable . map ( ) to transform the response into the final result using json ( ) .\nour test looks very similar to the previous one . the main difference is the use of an asynchronous test as we did with the component due to the subscribe .\nhttp . get ( ) returns an observable that we can subscribe to . we will cover observables in more detail later on .\na more sensible approach is replacing http calls with a mockbackend . in order to do this , we can use provide ( line 10 ) . this will allow us to mock our responses and avoid hitting the real backend , therefore , boosting our tests .\non our test we build our mocked response ( lines 23\u201325 ) so when we finally make the call to our service it gets the expected results .\ndirectives in angular are a specific type of component with usually no accompanying view . we will use an attribute directive , logclicks , that logs how many clicks we do on the host element so you can grasp the idea .\nin order to test this directive , we decided to create a container component . we will set it up so it will act as our host reproducing the events emitted by our directive .\nwe used beforeeach to separate the logic for creating the component from the tests . this part can now be used for all specs .\nto trigger the click on the container we used the dom api ( recommended ) . we could also use fixture . debugelement . triggereventhandler ( \u2018click\u2019 ) .\nin this test , we used fakeasync and tick . using fakeasync all asynchronous processing will be paused until we call tick . this gives us greater control and avoids having to resort to nested blocks of promises or observables .\nusing fakeasync / tick we get greater control of the asynchronous code although it can\u2019t be used with xhr .\npipes are functions that can transform input data into a user - readable format . we will write a custom capitalise pipe , capitalise , using the standard string . touppercase ( ) . this is only for simplicity as angular has its own uppercasepipe implementation .\npipes are just plain classes that can be injected so we can set up our specs very easily using inject .\nin order to test our pipe we checked the common cases : it should work with empty string , it should capitalise and finally that it throws when not used with a string .\nroutes are sometimes left out but it is usually seen as a good practice for double - entry bookkeeping . in our example , we will use a simple route configuration with only a few routes and an otherwise route pointing to home .\nfirst route definition catches the initial route if none was provided redirecting to home ( line 14 ) . the second instantiates the home component ( line 15 ) ; last one captures all remaining routes and redirects them also to home ( line 16 ) . our tests will use these routes to check our expectations out .\nwe imported routertestingmodule . withroutes ( routes ) to initialise the router instance with the routes for our tests ( line 6 ) . in the code above we tested , we can navigate to home using async , asyncfake / tick and done . notice how we can write a nicer test using asyncfake as we don\u2019t have to nest the promise handling .\nobservables are great to handle asynchronous tasks . they are used in few places in angular like http , form controls , validations or behind eventemitter . we will use the observable below to show how we can test their behaviour .\nwe created an observable that emits 1 , 2 , 3 and completes . in order to test it , we set up the next , error and complete callbacks on subscribe . as next callback will be called few times we have to set our expectations dynamically .\neventemitters are used in angular to communicate events between components . we created a counter component , counter , that allows us to increment or decrement an initial value of zero . each time that we do that the new value will be pushed using an eventemitter exposed as changes .\nin this case , we check that we can increment or decrement using subscribe on the eventemitter as it exposes an observable . we trigger the different values by calling the change method and check our expectations within the next callback .\nyou have all tests included in this post and more on the demo plunker .\nangularzone community welcome to our community . our passion is angular . join us ! \ud83d\ude80\nunit tests for angular applications talk by vikram subramanian ( @ vikerman ) at ng - europe . video | slides\nfrom a quick cheer to a standing ovation , clap to show how much you enjoyed this story .\nnever miss a story from google developers experts , when you sign up for medium . learn more\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nreleased . customizable item labels , snap - to - grid , export filtering , full - text help search .\nreleased . command - line interface for batch jobs , hotkeys for scripts , better script management .\nreleased . now supports weld , friction , motor joints and automatic image reloading .\n: a sample project to load r . u . b . e scenes into chipmunk physics !\n: an xcode sample project to load r . u . b . e scenes on ios is now available .\nfunctions which are unique to each test - how the scene should be set up , what mouse / keyboard input should do , etc - can be specified as necessary . before we add a test of our own , let ' s take a look at the life - cycle of a test .\nthe parts in orange are where we will be adding or changing code to make our own test . to be more specific , we will create a subclass of the test class which handles all the common features of a test , and override some functions in our subclass . let ' s take a look at some virtual functions in the test class to see what we can use .\nthe first of these , step ( ) implements the stepping of the physics , and renders the scene . the other three , keyboard ( ) , mousedown ( ) and mouseup ( ) allow us to get some information about what the user is doing . there is no function to override to set up the scene , because this will be done in the constructor of the subclass .\nthere are also some class member variables accessible from the subclass that will come in handy . these variables which keep track of the main box2d world object which all the other thingies live in , and a body which represents the ground , a very common requirement in many simulations ! we ' ll look at what a world and a body are a little later .\nmouseover text to see original . click the button below to return to the english version of the page .\nthe automated translation of this page is provided by a general purpose third party translator tool .\nmathworks does not warrant , and disclaims all liability for , the accuracy , suitability , or fitness for purpose of the translation .\nthis example shows a four - wheel drive vehicle with open and limited slip differentials . the front and rear differentials can be standard or type i torsen . the center differential can be a solid shaft , viscous coupling , viscous coupling with a locking clutch , or open with no torque transfer . the differential options are in variant subsystems . the variants can be selected using the hyperlinks embedded in the model .\nto test the effect of limited slip differentials , the road surface in the model can be configured such that the tires are on surfaces with varying coefficients of friction . this is configured in the dialog box for the subsystem road .\nthe plot below shows the results of a four - wheel drive vehicle accelerating from rest with all four wheels on a low friction surface , such as ice . two meters in front of the vehicle starting position is a high friction surface , such as dry tarmac . open differentials are used on the front and rear and a viscous coupling is used on the center differential . as a result , all four wheels slip until all reach a high friction surface .\nthe plot below shows the results of a four - 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[ edit ] had a bit more time on my hands and updated testccd and testbridge as well . i ' m uploading them now in case i run out of time to work on them tonight . i ' ll do the rest and upload when i ' m done .\nok , i updated the ragdoll test as well . goes to show the state of the port though . . . performance is terrible . no offense intended boris , i know you are working on your own and its not done .\ndo you think you could make this a patch , rather than files ? it ' s a pain , but it is much easier for me to review changes , and apply . i ' m sorry to hear performance is terrible . there ' s much inlining to do to re - create the original level , but i suspect the c + + version i ' ve ported also has a performance hit .\nsure , i didn ' t realize it was that easy to create a patch . always finding new reasons to love tortoisesvn . as for the performance , i ' m glad to help work on that in any way i can , when i can . i ' ve been holding off looking into it at all until 2 . 1 was closer to release . now that it is though i will try to find a bit of free time to help out .\ncommitted , thanks ! now i look at it there are some problems with the ragdoll example . i think it is a bug in solving continuous physics with joints , rather than general performance issue . i ' ll take a look .\nmy main problem comes from the way fixtures and shapes are now . i did some research into the c + + examples and erin ' s comments on those ( from his forum post about the big changes . ) i have to say i ' m a bit confused now . according to what he said , edges are now just polygonshapes with only two vertices . . . but if everything has a radius now isn ' t the radius for those shapes going to be quite large in relation to their thickness ? maybe i ' m not understanding it quite right .\n/ / / create a chain of edges on the provided body . the edge chain does not alter the mass\n/ / / of the body , this must be done manually through b2body : : setmassdata .\nthis in turn calls an internal static function for connection the edges . i notice that in the as3 port this is still part of b2body . as , but the corresponding createedgechain is missing / commented out with a todo . from what i can tell in the c + + code base ( haven ' t dug really deeply in it , more of a cursory glance , ) edge chains are being created by passing in the def and looping over the vertices to create b2edgedef and eventually a fixture with an edgeshape .\nnow , i understand what is going on here but i don ' t feel comfortable enough to make a decision on where to update it . if you have an idea of what you want though i ' m more than happy to finish up . let me know .\nperhaps i ' m being stupid , but i don ' t see this b2createedgechain stuff in the c + + ? 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{"id": 54839, "summary": [{"text": "brahms mount is a textiles manufacturer , established in 1983 in hallowell , maine .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "it designs and creates a variety of soft furnishings in natural fibers , including blankets and throws , using traditional weaving techniques and antique equipment . ", "topic": 19}], "title": "brahms mount", "paragraphs": ["claudia brahms and noel mount , who still live in hallowell , founded brahms mount in 1983 after meeting at a textile mill in guilford .\nthe brahms mount factory in hallowell is housed in a former granite works building .\nplease visit our partner stores who carry significant stock of the brahms mount line .\nkaufman said he feels brahms mount will fit in well under the sferra umbrella .\nan antique shuttle loom displays a brahms mount blanket at the company ' s freeport store . brahms mount was recently featured in america online ' s this built america series .\nryan benoit cuts a roll of fabric from a loom at the brahms mount blanket factory .\ni have purchased several blankets and towels from brahms mount over the years . after discovering the blankets at mofga and purchasing my first , i was sold ! brahms mount provides exceptional quality , . . .\nhallowell mayor charlotte warren said the fact that brahms mount is expanding is good news , despite hallowell\u2019s loss .\nin addition to creating blankets , kaufman has created new jobs since buying the company from founders claudia brahms and noel mount in 2009 . when he purchased brahms mount , there were only five employees \u2014 there are now 37 .\ndavid kaufman , previous owner and president of brahms mount will remain with the company as director of business development .\nlike others , i got\nhooked\non brahms mount blankets . my husband and i bought our 1st brahms mount cotton blanket ( stonington ) from another online shop . when it came , we instantly fell in lo . . .\npremium brahms mount blanket , crafted right here in maine on antique looms , exclusively for l . l . bean .\nluxury home textiles supplier sferra fine linens announced the acquisition of american textile designer , manufacturing mill and retailer brahms mount .\ndavid kaufman , previous owner and president of brahms mount , will continue with the company as director of business development .\nlike brahms mount , maine heritage weavers produces blankets using processes that are in many ways unchanged since the 19th century .\nbrahms mount reserves the right to change , revise , or modify the terms and conditions of this offer at any time .\nhallowell \u2014 after nearly 30 years , brahms mount has outgrown the 19th - century building where it weaves blankets and towels .\nhallowell - - after nearly 30 years , brahms mount has outgrown the 19th - century building where it weaves blankets and towels .\ncheck in at brahms mount on the yelp app to unlock this check in offer . text the link directly to your phone .\na sample of blankets and throws made at brahms mount blanket factory in hallowell . the company uses salvaged vintage looms to make its products .\nat brahms mount , we continue to use traditional shuttle looms , which produce approximately 50 inches of material per minute . brahms mount is one of only a handful of u . s . mills left weaving top of bed textiles , and the only mill left in north america weaving linen .\nbrahms mount blankets are \u201chigh - end luxury\u201d blankets sold around the world , and at the company\u2019s retail store at 115 main st . in freeport .\n\u201cout of the many companies in maine , i\u2019m glad they chose us , \u201d brahms mount owner and president david kaufman said . \u201cwe were flattered . \u201d\ncreate a collection with brahms mount . pair blankets , throws , pillows or towels for birthdays , engagements and celebrations that continue throughout the year . . . .\n\u201cbrahms mount linens are made in maine using the same , hand - operated shuttle looms that powered the state\u2019s booming textile industry at the turn of the 20th century\u2026these looms are responsible for creating brahms mount signature thick , flat weave bath linens . the genius of these towels is in their absorbency and their slightly heavy weight . \u201d \u2013 urltoken\nbrahms mount makes new blankets in an old way . the company uses vintage electric - powered looms salvaged from mills in biddeford , lewiston and other new england mill towns .\nthe building\u2019s owner , auburn developer george schott , said it\u2019s under contract for sale to a lewiston textile company , maine heritage weavers , which would lease space to brahms mount .\nbut he took to the work quickly and studied under brahms and mount to perfect his weaving technique . it was brahms who first saw the connection between his jazz guitar training and his passion for weaving and yarn manipulation . smith attributes his skills to left - hand dexterity .\nrecognizing that wool still had a solid place in the bedroom , brahms mount was challenged to add the beautiful hand of alpaca and merino wool to the collection resulting in elegant new options .\nschneider said david kaufman , previous owner and president of brahms mount , will stay with the company as director of business development as part of a decision to keep the companies\u2019 identities separate .\nbrahms mount , which has been in freeport for two years , makes and sells high - end home textiles . the company started in hallowell in 1983 and now operates out of monmouth .\nkaufman said he believes brahms mount fits in well with its surroundings . it is next door to l . l . bean , which also is known for selling american - made products .\nbut the old burn to build something started up again and he spent four years looking for the right business to purchase before a broker brought him the brahms mount business to consider buying .\nkaufman has spent most of his career in broadcasting , and for years ran portland\u2019s abc affiliate tv station , wmtw ( channel 8 ) . after retiring from broadcasting , he was looking for another kind of business to get into . in 2009 , he ended up buying brahms mount , which had been started in hallowell more than 25 years ago by claudia brahms and noel mount .\nacrylic . spun poly . polyethylene terephthalate . those were the textiles making headlines back in the early \u201980s when claudia brahms and noel mount launched the company they called brahms mount textiles . working with natural fibers , classic design and a determination to bring back \u2013 and sustain \u2013 american manufacturing , they saw a new trend toward \u201cnesting\u201d and trusted their instincts that it would take off .\nforging a re - birth of manufacturing in the new england tradition brahms mount has established itself as a trailblazer and one of the most adventurous style - makers in the industry . rest assured .\nusing old looms gathered from shuttered mills around maine , they began designing and manufacturing high - end blankets and towels . brahms mount products are sold through catalogs and home stores around the country .\nfor more than twenty - five years , customers have been enchanted by the beauty and comfort of brahms mount fabrics . with the company poised to deliver exciting new product lines and increase production , brahms mount remains devoted to fulfilling the desires of an expanding clientele , as well as to its founding vision\u2014american artisans weaving the finest natural fibers to deliver luxurious fabrics of superior quality and signature design .\nbrahms mount was established in 1983 by local maine artisans claudia brahms and noel mount utilizing antique shuttle looms to craft signature american textiles with all - natural cotton , linen , and wool fibers . the company\u2019s core products - - designed and woven at its mill in maine - - include throws , blankets , and linen towels . currently , it is the only mill weaving linen in north america .\nshoppers downtown aren\u2019t the only ones who are lured by the machine to see what it creates ; brahms mount has been noticed by america online and was recently featured in its this built america series .\nit\u2019s evident that brahms mount success comes from gratification at the workplace . an idea can only reach its potential through hard work , attentive ears , and a motivating product . be inspired ! . . .\nthe occasional delivery delay is worth it for brahms mount customers . but if the beauty of the finished product draws people to the brand , the manufacturing process is really a tale of the ugly duckling .\nit ' s straightforward , it ' s not overwrought ,\nlaug says of the brahms mount look .\nmaine is a lot like that . it ' s a very straightforward beauty .\nbrahms mount already has moved its retail store to a 4 , 450 - square - foot space on freeport\u2019s main street , and kaufman said administration , sales and design will be based there , too .\nin 2009 , the company was sold to david kaufman . david renamed it brahms mount and began the process of reenergizing the brand , expanding product offerings , adding new fibers and marketing the new company on a national and global basis . in short order , it paid off . brahms mount was on the map with the hallmarks that still define the brand today : fine craftsmanship . superior quality . iconic style .\ni ' ve purchased four brahms mount blankets during the past five years . they are a considerable investment for blankets but an excellent and impressive value for their longevity and quality . they feel w . . .\nby 2013 , brahms mount ' s talented team of artisans had outgrown its original headquarters in hallowell , and the company moved to freshly refurbished mill space 15 miles down the road in monmouth , maine . that same year , we opened our flagship retail store in freeport , maine . stop by the next time you\u2019re in town and soak up the sensory delights of brahms mount and other american - made brands we love .\nyes , these linen / cotton blankets can be expensive but save up because these throws will last you a lifetime . i adore my throw . use it constantly and it washes up beautifully . thank you brahms mount\ni ordered this blanket after buying a red herringbone wool blanket made by brahms mount a few years ago . after emailing back and forth i decided this blanket would compliment the other one . upon recei . . .\nbrahms mount keeps rolls of woven fabric on our shelves . an in stock product may not yet be finished and ready to ship . for this reason , all orders should be expected to ship within two weeks .\nedison , n . j . and new york\u2013 luxury linens design house sferra fine linens llc has acquired american textile design and manufacturing mill and retail store brahms mount , located in monmouth and freeport maine , respectively .\nbeautiful blanket . i have several other cotton herringbone blankets from different companies , all of which are priced similarly to brahms mount . all excellent . . . one must pay this much for a high qua . . .\ni have several brahms mount throws . this one is my favorite . the colors are perfect . it is lightweight . it is long enough to cover up totally . i feel like a kid with her\nblankie\n.\nthis is the second brahms mount blanket i have purchased as i was thrilled with the first one . the quality is superb . the bed always looks perfectly made up and beautiful . i love the neutral creamy . . .\ni have one other solid blanket and one linen throw from brahms mount both in solid colors . i debated about a print but found it is understated and subtle enough it goes well with any bedding and sham . . .\ni was despairing about finding a quality blanket manufactured in the u . s . i searched every where on the internet ; nothing . until i typed excellent quality in the search engine and voil\u00e0 ! brahms mount . . .\nkaufman wooed a former colleague , suzanne brown , to become brahms mount ' s chief financial officer and operations manager two years ago . the two worked together at harron communications where suzanne was cfo and kaufman was general manager .\n\u201dsferra is known for making the finest italian - made linens . brahms mount is known for american - made luxury . we share the same core customers as sferra and we value the same quality attributes of pure , natural materials and artisanal craftsmanship\u2014yet we offer something uniquely different to their mix of products . we feel brahms mount is a wonderful complement to their italian - made line , and we\u2019re honored to join the sferra family of luxury linens . \u201d\nbrahms mount owner david kaufman says the old looms make the blankets using a different technique than modern looms , which doesn\u2019t require the blanket to be hemmed . blankets made on these type of looms are more durable , said kaufman .\njust a lovely blanket ! it is the perfect weight and texture . great for any season , really . cuddly but somewhat structured . also , brahms mount ' s customer service was fantastic - i ordered the wrong . . .\nin addition to the brahms mount collection , the firm creates and weaves custom and private label programs for retailers across the united states and operates a retail shop across from the l . l . bean shop in freeport , maine .\nwhat came next for brahms mount was fueled by a passion for the product and an innate sense of how to build a brand .\nwhen you ' re a growing company , there is no blueprint ,\nkaufman says .\nsince david kaufman bought blanket and linen maker brahms mount in 2009 , he\u2019s taken the company into the 21st century at a rapid pace , turning the brahms mount brand into something so desirable that its products regularly make it into magazine layouts ( cosmopolitan last june , parents magazine in december ) . a new partnership with thos . moser has kaufman\u2019s linens and blankets \u201cdressing\u201d the furniture maker\u2019s seven showrooms around the country , two maine brands making each other look good .\ni have several blankets and throws from brahms mount , and the feel , look and quality are so far above any other brand . the blankets are very generous in size . they actually hang over the mattress , b . . .\n\u201csferra is known for making the finest italian - made linens . brahms mount is known for american - made luxury . we share the same core customers as sferra and we value the same quality attributes of pure , natural materials and artisanal craftsmanship\u2014yet we offer something uniquely different to their mix of products , \u201d he said . \u201cwe feel brahms mount is a wonderful complement to their italian - made line , and we\u2019re honored to join the sferra family of luxury linens . \u201d\nbrahms mount may move to 904 main st . in monmouth , a 60 , 000 - square - foot building where new jersey - based newark paperboard products stopped manufacturing paper tubes earlier this year . about 20 people lost their jobs .\nbrahms mount weaves premium cotton , linen and wool blankets , throws and towels . our textiles are woven on antique shuttle looms by local artisans right here in maine , usa \u2013 a centuries - old manufacturing tradition we carry on with pride .\ni had this blanket on my bed for over 25 years . when it finally began to show some age , i went looking for an exact replacement and was grateful that brahms mount is still making it . it just feels . . .\nthe cornsilk / white herringbone blanket is our 4th blanket from brahms mount . we needed a new bedspread to lighten up our guest bedroom . it was a no - brainier about where to buy one . we love their blank . . .\nthis is the highest quality , most comfortable blanket i have ever owned . talk about\ngetting your money ' s worth .\nthis is it . the artisans at brahms mount know what they are doing and i th . . .\n\u201csferra is known for making the finest italian - made linens . brahms mount is known for american - made luxury . we share the same core customers as sferra and we value the same quality attributes of pure , natural materials and artisanal craftsmanship \u2014 yet we offer something uniquely different to their mix of products , \u201d kaufman said . \u201cwe feel brahms mount is a wonderful complement to their italian - made line , and we\u2019re honored to join the sferra family of luxury linens . \u201d\nso pretty . we already have the wool / alpaca version and i wanted a ' cooler ' one for summer . of course the craftsmanship is perfect from brahms mount . the colors are beautiful also - i got the bright gr . . .\ni was looking for a wedding gift for my niece and i decided on a brahms mount blanket . i already have one and i am very happy with the comfort it provides . my niece will now have an heirloom . thank . . .\nwhoever said ,\nmoney can ' t buy you happiness ,\nnever bought a brahms mount ! this blanket makes me so happy . the look , the feel , the quality\u2014a wonderful treasure . save up and treat yourself r . . .\nlooking at the grease - smeared gears of brahms mount ' s 70 - year - old shuttle looms , it ' s hard to believe they produce the pristinely beautiful cotton blankets that can cost more than $ 600 and are adored by customers .\ni live in texas but every summer take a family trip up to maine and began buying brahms mount blankets . this is a throw i can keep out year round . it isn ' t crazy warm but just perfect enough to snug . . .\ni found brahms mount over a year ago looking for a good quality throw to give my sister and brother - in - law . i will admit to sticker shock at first and even some apprehension to the reviews , but they c . . .\nthe colors are perfect ! the weight is perfect ! the blanket is perfect ! this is my favorite brahms mount blanket so far . i have 2 throws i use for yoga in addition to covers . but this cotton / linen day . . .\ni received a brahms mount blanket a few years ago and i love it , and i ' m planning on ordering one this christmas for my boyfriend . i also admire that they are made in the usa . the quality is wonderfu . . .\ni learned about brahms mount on a recent trip to maine . i was excited to obtain a cotton blanket for our king bed . the quality of the weave , the colors , and the weight of the blanket are perfect for o . . .\nwe ordered the cotton ticking blanket as a gift to ourselves for our one year anniversary , and it ' s just perfect . it ' s truly so well made and worth every penny . i can ' t stop recommending brahms mount to friends !\ni have 10 throws from brahms mount so i know they are of the best quality around . i decided to try out this new throw but wasn ' t sure what to expect . i bought it in the blue and was extremely happy . . .\nall brahms mount blankets and throws are pre - washed and pre - shrunk . while our products have the ease of home washing and drying , they are still made of natural fibers and should be cared for accordingly . special attention is needed when drying .\nit is over 30 years later . brahms mount is recognized for having innovated the first four - season cotton blankets , throws , and baby blankets , and for taking the lead in developing 100 % linen blankets and towels possessing hearty character and great functionality .\nbrahms mount weaves textiles with a signature american look and soft , luxurious hand . classically beautiful , wonderfully comfortable and grounded in the authentic character and centuries - old textile tradition of maine , our products have been capturing hearts since the company was founded in 1983 .\nhe started by expanding his team and making brahms mount a more regular presence at textile trade shows . that led to an influx of sales , which meant the company had to get organized to meet delivery deadlines . the staff quickly grew to more than 20 .\nbrahms mount weaves textiles with a signature american look and a soft , luxurious hand . classically beautiful , wonderfully comfortable , and grounded in the textile tradition and authentic character of the state of maine , our products have been capturing hearts since the company was founded in 1983 .\nafter the blankets are off the looms , brahms mount employees wash and inspect every piece . kaufman explained that before this is done , the blankets feel rough or stiff . having each one washed and taken care of individually produces the soft blankets and throws found in store .\nin a small way , brahms mount is rebuilding maine ' s mill town model where families lived for generations and sons and daughters followed their parents into the mill . this time around , the children are doing it because they want to , not because they have to .\nthis is my 9th throw blanket from brahms ' s mount and i think it ' s my favorite . i purchased the blue and it ' s beautiful . it has superb quality in construction , is the perfect size ( i won ' t buy a throw . . .\ntoday , david is proud to own one of the few remaining american mills , where antique shuttle looms and natural fibers turn out modern examples of our proud legacy of textile manufacturing . david calls brahms mount a living testament to the best of american workmanship , ingenuity and tenacity .\n\u201cfans of american - made products will want to keep brahms mount on their radar . since 1983 this company has been producing blankets , throws and towels from their maine facility . and , as of 2013 , they\u2019ve also opened a flagship store in freeport . \u201d \u2013 apartment therapy\nyou have an opportunity to stay in the community where your family is , where you can raise your family with grandparents ,\nbrown says of what brahms mount is building in maine .\nto stay local is an advantage a lot of people don ' t get .\nbrahms mount weaves textiles with a signature design based on classical elements grounded in tradition . they are familiar , comfortable and full of energy\u2014enveloping the body and naturally flowing with it . transcending short - lived fashion trends , these fabrics complement every d\u00e9cor , making a distinctive impression in every home .\njust a lovely blanket ! it is the perfect weight and texture . great for any season , really . cuddly but somewhat structured . also , brahms mount ' s customer service was fantastic - i ordered the wrong color and they made the change instantly and the blanket arrived within 2 days .\nkaufman said while many companies try to produce items at a higher rate of speed , he doesn\u2019t mind that brahms mount takes its time to ensure each blanket is specially made . he said it\u2019s important to put time into a piece so that it can last for a lifetime , or longer .\nmaine ' s textile tradition stretches back to the 1800s , when almost every family spun fine yarn from local flax and wool , as well as from imported cotton . to fulfill rapidly growing demand , mills sprang up along major rivers . maine textiles became world - renowned . generations thrived . building upon the strength of this tradition , claudia brahms and noel mount founded brahms mount more than twenty - five years ago in hallowell , maine . they purchased and renovated buildings constructed in 1866 and built a mill overlooking the kennebec river , just upstream from where merchant ships once docked to trade maine textiles around the globe .\nafter deciding the life of a jazz guitarist wasn ' t going to sustain him , smith left college and walked into the brahms mount factory with little knowledge of the process .\ni knew nothing . i never turned a wrench . i wasn ' t a mechanical kind of guy ,\nhe says .\ni looked and looked to find a good cotton bed blanket and could not find what i was looking for - a rich , well made blanket at a reasonable price . when i found this brahms mount blanket , i was at first reluctant , but kept coming back to it . i was attracted to the usa hand made , rich quality and what appeared to be exactly what i was looking for . it turns out , it is perfect and i am so glad i treated myself to this well made blanket that will serve me for many , many years to come . thank you brahms mount for making such a fine product ! !\naccording to steve schneider , president of sferra , brahms mount will continue to develop its american - made collection . \u201cour goal is to align the two companies as two distinct brands , and by so doing , we offer both respective retail customer bases more products which will resonate with our shared luxury consumer , \u201d he said .\nthis is the best summer blanket in the house . soft , lovely to look at , beautifully woven , and just the right weight for summer . come fall , i will layer it and it will become the best fall blanket in the house . i love brahms mount . the quality ! the craft ! just fabulous stuff .\nbrahms mount led the change from matching bedspreads , bed - skirts and wallpaper , to layers of beautiful fabrics that cross - merchandise . we called upon the grace , drape and texture of cotton and linen apparel fabrics . we could think of nothing more comfortable than the choice to be swathed in these natural fibers day and night .\nin the textile industry it ' s called\nthe fabric hand .\nat brahms mount in maine , it ' s always the hand that ' s immediately drawn to touch the blankets made exquisitely soft through the weaving and washing process . and it ' s what made david kaufman want to buy and grow the company in 2009 .\n\u201cwe are proud to have made this investment in the thriving manufacturing economy of maine , where quintessential american - made ethos merges with artisanal craftsmanship in brahms mount , \u201d said sferra president steve schneider . \u201cfor sferra , it certainly represents a vertical expansion\u2014giving us new manufacturing capabilities in the u . s . and increasing efficiencies for both companies . \u201d\n\u201cwe are proud to have made this investment in the thriving manufacturing economy of maine , where quintessential american - made ethos merges with artisanal craftsmanship in brahms mount , \u201d explained sferra president steve schneider . \u201cfor sferra , it certainly represents a vertical expansion\u2014giving us new manufacturing capabilities in the u . s . and increasing efficiencies for both companies . \u201d\nso they make compromises and work with what\u2019s available . they source all - natural materials from wherever they need to , but use vintage machines as david kaufman of brahms mount does . they use different manufacturing models , as jeremy litchfield does with the athletic gear he makes from recycled materials at atayne , to cut back on potential for waste .\nwe think it\u2019s only fitting that what was once a classic maine inn known for its comfortable beds now showcases our classically beautiful , wonderfully comfortable made - in - maine blankets , throws and linen towels . along with the full brahms mount line , you\u2019ll find a well - curated collection of american - made products from brands we know and love .\na brahms mount blanket is a piece of tranquility , a symbol of tradition , and a functional piece of art . natural color and fibers provide the purest palette upon which to highlight weave , pattern , and texture . weave , pattern , and texture , are most often best seen in a neutral color and a natural fiber . . . .\na real estate listing for the mill and store at the corner of franklin and central streets says the buildings , totaling 6 , 000 square feet , will be empty by april 1 , 2013 . brahms mount\u2019s hallowell property is listed for $ 232 , 000 , and the listing says it would be suitable for businesses , offices , condominiums or apartments .\nedison , nj and new york \u2013 sferra fine linens , llc has acquired brahms mills , an american textile , manufacturing mill and retail store , effective december 4 , 2015 .\nbrahms mount will participate in upcoming atlanta international gift and home furnishings market january 12 - 19 at the americasmart in booth 7l04 , and again at the ny now show in new york city january 31 - february 3 in booth 2362 . sferra will continue to maintain its presence in its showroom at the americasmart in suite 9a5 and at its new york showroom at 230 fifth ave . suite 1912 .\nbrahms mounts blankets and throws , woven in construction , always keeping their shape . innovative designing imparts a drape and flexibility that at one point could only be achieved in a knit . . . .\n* limited time offer : promotional code mem18 not valid on clearance sale items , previous purchases , or at any brahms mount retail partner store . also excludes baby gift set baskets , gift cards , and pillow inserts . to redeem , enter code mem18 at checkout . offer may not be used in combination with any other offer and expires monday , may 28 , 2018 at 11 : 59 pm edt .\nthe production of textiles continued to be an important part of the us economy into the 1980s . in 1965 , 95 % of all american apparel and bedding was produced by textile companies in america . by 1995 , american manufactured textiles accounted for less than 2 percent . with the rise of globalization and low - cost imports , more and more textile factories have moved to foreign countries . today , there are very few american textile mills . brahms mount is proud to be one of them . we continue to weave our blankets , throws , and towels here in maine , on shuttle looms from the 1940\u2019s . many of our materials come from america , as well \u2013 our cotton is grown , spun , and dyed in the usa . we\u2019re thrilled to continue the tradition of american produced textiles . by brahms mount\nboth companies are showing at the jan . 12 - 19 atlanta international gift & home furnishings market and ny now . brahms mount shows at americasmart building 1 , space 7 - l - 04 and at ny now booth 2362 . sferra remains at americasmart building 1 space 9 - a - 5 , and will show at 230 fifth avenue , new york , suite 1912 , during the ny now show .\nbut these temperamental old looms are the heart of the brahms mount business . the clanking racket of the machinery helps set the brand apart from blankets manufactured abroad . yes , it ' s cheaper and faster to manufacture textiles on the digital rapier looms commonly used in china . those looms are at minimum three times faster than these decades - old behemoths . but the end result is a dramatically different product .\nin the five years since kaufman took over , brahms mount has grown from five employees to 37 and the brand now is featured in upscale home interiors stores as well beloved on pinterest . the company also moved from the hallowell mill to one in monmouth to improve production time . the move included shifting eight shuttle looms that date back to the 1940s , six of which currently operate , to the new location .\ni purchased the heather fair isle throw because of the beautiful stitched design . the throw is generous in size and the wool is extremely soft . i have purchased many throws and blankets from brahms . . .\n\u201cour intention is to allow brahms mount to continue to flourish and develop their american - made collection in keeping with the same standards of excellence they have established over the course of their 32 - year history , \u201d schneider said . \u201cour goal is to align the two companies as two distinct brands , and by so doing , we offer both respective retail customer bases more products which will resonate with our shared luxury consumer . \u201d\n\u201cour intention is to allow brahms mount to continue to flourish and develop their american - made collection in keeping with the same standards of excellence they have established over the course of their 32 - year history , \u201d schneider explained . \u201cour goal is to align the two companies as two distinct brands , and by so doing , we offer both respective retail customer bases more products which will resonate with our shared luxury consumer . \u201d\nnow he must teach others those same skills if brahms mount is going to keep up with its accelerated growth . that ' s not always easy because of what smith considers a new american culture of instant gratification .\nit ' s harder to find people who are willing to work their way up ,\nsmith says .\nit ' s hard to build a crew that ' s willing to do all that learning .\na few years back , we came up to visit friend in january . a trip hallowell led us to the wrong entrance were we received an impromtu tour of the inner workings of brahms mount and watched as skilled craftladies hand twisted throws and explained the use of linen as toweling . a marvelous memory . our friends purchased a baby blanket to give to their sponsor on their visit to china . we went broke saving money in the store up front . happy that you are thriving .\nkaufman is the first to admit he ' s no expert at textile design .\nbut i like to think i have a good eye ,\nhe says laughingly . he also has the touch . when he first felt a brahms mount blanket , he immediately knew he needed to be a part of the company ' s story . aware of his inexperience in textile manufacturing , kaufman thought to himself ,\ndon ' t screw it up . that ' s my number one mission .\nit ' s the process on a whole - - all those hands on the product - - that work together to reveal the beauty . after blankets come off the looms , they ' re sent to daylene couture ' s group of washers and finishers . fibers relax during the washing process and often reveal three - dimensional patters that weren ' t visible off the looms . finishers may add fringe . the final product must come close to what design director jane laug conceives of on her personal loom in her studio at the brahms mount freeport store .\nfeel - good fibers sustainability is not a new idea at brahms mount . natural fibers and earth - friendly practices were woven into the fabric of our company from day one . every part of our process , from sourcing yarns to manufacturing products , involves making choices with minimal impact . we use colorfast , eco - friendly dyes to achieve our vibrant hues . we follow the safest possible methods to give our whites their characteristic brightness . our natural fibers are just that \u2013 pure and undyed , with a clean , untreated finish . feel - good fibers , in every sense .\ni adore this blanket ! the quality is wonderful and it serves as a winter layer and summer quilt . we have the blue ticking and it ' s a lovely soft blue shade . this is a blanket i know we will have forever and i look forward to building our brahms collection over the years .\nseveral small blanket makers are keeping the state ' s rich textile tradition alive .\nwith temperatures dipping into the single digits this past week , lots of mainers were probably thinking about getting better blankets .\nswans island blankets\u2019 solid indigo throw sells for $ 495 . the company makes hand - woven products with certified organic fibers and natural dyes .\nmaine woolens of brunswick makes these oakley plaid blankets . maine woolens\u2019 products are cotton or wool , and are piece - dyed in brunswick .\nthere\u2019s a rich textile tradition in maine , and several small blanket makers are keeping that tradition alive . they range from makers of organic hand - woven throws and blankets to industrial weavers where blankets are made with mechanized looms run by skilled operators .\neither way , if you\u2019re looking for a locally made blanket crafted by your neighbors , you don\u2019t have to look far .\nit might be cotton , wool or a a combination of fibers . it might be a large bed blanket , a throw or a baby\u2019s crib blanket .\nto help you start your winter warm - up , here\u2019s a brief look at three maine blanket makers .\nthis company \u2014 which makes hand - woven products with certified organic fiber \u2014 was started in the early 1990s on swans island , near acadia national park .\njohn and carolyn grace had been lawyers in boston before starting the company , working with folks who raised sheep locally .\ntoday , the company is based in northport near belfast , but the blankets and other products are still made by hand in a painstaking way . for instance , workers pick blades of grass out of the wool by hand and do all the weaving by hand . only natural dyes are used for colors .\n\u201cwhat i like to tell people is that we\u2019re trying to keep the time - honored methods of hand - weaving on the coast of maine alive , \u201d said gayle lear , who does sales , bookkeeping and customer service for the small company .\nmany swans island blankets \u2014 sold online and in northport \u2014 start at about $ 595 . the company\u2019s \u201crare wool\u201d blanket is listed at $ 750 , while a \u201cwinter wool\u201d blanket starts at $ 1 , 295 .\nthe folks at maine woolens will tell you right away that what they do is industrial weaving . big machines making sturdy blankets .\n\u201cwe\u2019re not artisanal blanket makers ; we\u2019re industrial weavers , \u201d said ray boshold , vice president of sales with maine woolens . \u201cmade in the usa is making a strong comeback , and we are part of that , making high - quality blankets . \u201d\nthe company started about four years ago by jo miller , whose husband , herb miller , ran a textile business . she wasn\u2019t \u201cquite ready to retire , \u201d said boshold , so she started maine woolens .\nthe blankets are cotton or wool , and are piece - dyed at the brunswick factory . boshold says his company\u2019s blankets are \u201ccompetitively priced , \u201d though still more than a basic synthetic blanket at walmart .\nfor instance , the 100 - percent wool bowdoin blanket \u2014 with bowdoin college colors \u2014 is $ 239 for a queen size or $ 92 for a throw . other similar - sized blankets are in the same price range . but a baby blanket \u2014 the baby charisma model , for example \u2014 is $ 50 .\n\u201cthese antique looms are not fast , but they give the blanket a quality of construction , \u201d he said .\nthe factory is now housed in a former granite works building in hallowell , but because of the need to expand , the operation is moving to a larger facility in monmouth this year , kaufman said .\na merino wool herringbone blanket starts at $ 383 for a twin . the company\u2019s natural cotton wave blanket \u2014 with a delicate , repeated chevron wave pattern \u2014 starts at $ 288 for a twin .\nhere at mainetoday media we value our readers and are committed to growing our community by encouraging you to add to the discussion .\nto ensure conscientious dialogue we have implemented a strict no - bullying policy . to participate , you must follow our terms of use . click here to flag and report a comment that violates our terms of use .\njavascript seems to be disabled in your browser . you must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\nbought the cotton throw in white / natural for my wife sandy for christmas . it is the only gift she asked for . it is heavy enough to be warm , but doesn ' t itch , wrinkle or pill .\ni ordered three of these , one for each of my kids ( ages 10 , 12 , 15 ) . i debated for a few weeks over the price , but i didn\u2019t want to buy a hot polyester blanket that they sweat under ( we\u2019ve got a woven . . .\nthe feel of this throw is so soft with a great lightness but also significant feel to the weave and thickness . it almost feels stretchy . the ombre is gorgeous . highly , highly recommend .\ni love my ombr\u00e9 throw . it is so soft and not super heavy . the perfect size and color is wonderful .\ngot this for the foot of our bed , and to use for cool nights . wonderfully soft , light weight warmth . got the natural / oak color . a handsome blanket even a guy would love .\ni have bought several throws / day blankets for family members in the past . . . and have been well used and enjoyed . i recently had knee replacement surgery and decided to buy a throw / day blanket for myse . . .\ni ' m back again to tell you about 2 more beautiful throws i bought . they are fabulous ! i got the cotton throw with fringe in white and corn silk for my sister - in - law , and the cotton / linen blend in napl . . .\nreally appreciate the quality the goes into your blankets\u2014beautiful fabrics and incredible craftsmanship . truly unique and wonderful pieces , and so cozy . i look forward to enjoying them for many , many . . .\nas a canadian customer , this purchase was not inconsequential . aside from the exchange rate , not so good these days , i paid a fifty dollar customs fee at the door . all of that aside , it is not a purch . . .\ni bought two of these beautiful throws for my son and new daughter - in - law ( his and hers ) . they love them . i also have two of the cotton throws in indigo and natural . they are long enough , soft and lux . . .\ni own several throws and blankets from your company and this is by far my favorite . i deal with serious chronic pain from a car accident years ago , so at night this helps keep me warm and comfortable . . .\nit is like the technical fabrics that get you up mountains in cold temperatures or protect your neck on freezing days while riding your bike . this fabric is extremely warm for its weight .\nheard about brahmsmount blankets on a chronicle episode and was curious , went to website and i am now hooked . i bought at least 6 of these and have given them as gifts and have claimed some for my own . . .\nthis is a beautiful blanket in lovely colors . the weight is perfect too .\ni finally succumbed and bought this throw which i ' d fallen in love over a year ago because this particular shade of blue was being discontinued so it was marked way down . the design is so intricate . . .\nif you want a wispy little cloud of a square to provide a bit of warmth at the first chill , get something else . but if your heart ' s desire is a substantial hunk of material that will be up to the cha . . .\ni purchased truffle ( for a gift ) and naples ( for myself ) . these are fabulous blankets and i love that they are hand - crafted in usa .\ni ' m a napper and i have been looking for the perfect throw for my bed . this throw is soft , large enough to cover me and works fo . . .\ni purchased this for our beach house . perfect on the couch and in the gazebo for cool mornings . love the comfortable cotton throws ! i have purchased several and the baby blanket is the best purchase !\ni bought this to use as a throw , but i also use it as a light napping blanket . i love the decorative stitching and the nice , tight weave , as well as the soft white color and the luxury of alpaca . it s . . .\nthis lovely throw covers my shoulders for early morning meditation and waits on the arm of the favorite chair beautifully . after owning a bm linen blanket for my bed , there was no other place to look . . .\ni purchased the herringbone throw in the soft white / dove gray and it is beautiful . it ' s a very functional throw as i use it while watching movies on the couch as well as a cozy nap . love that it is m . . .\non our honeymoon i bought my wife one of your throws which she uses daily . this new one is a christmas present that she can keep on the bed . great napping blanket ! they are worth every penny of the . . .\nthis was a gift for my amazing mother - in - law who , at 91 , is going strong physically but a little forgetful . she is queen of all she surveys at the local memory care unit because she is still very high . . .\ni remove the comforter from our duvet in the summer months but my husband misses the weight . i ordered the throw in surf / white which beautifully coordinates to our bedding and is pretty across the fo . . .\nliving - room - making blanket . . . love our indigo throw ! super soft and cozy .\nlight a fire . cue up a movie . wrap yourself in luxurious comfort .\nhave never come across such a quality piece of material . it is the perfect weight for winter or summer . heavy , but breathable . great look / design too . i want 5 more !\ni am very happy with this gorgeous , soft and lovely comforter . it\u2019s soft , durable and elegant . worth the money , as i\u2019ll never have to buy another !\nhigh quality product . feels great looks even better . you won ' t be disappointed . . . and made in maine . awesome ! ! !\ni was a down comforter & duvet cover lover for 40y . i enjoyed my first bancroft blanket so much i bought another & plan on buying another wool blanket in 2 colors . as well as some cotton blank . . .\ni am so pleased with my bancroft wool blanket . i ordered a queen sized blue heather one . the size and color are perfect . it is soft , and keeps me warm without sweating . so far i ' ve used it during th . . .\ni bought the queen size blanket and it is perfect . lovely pattern and it can be washed which is a plus . best of all , it is made in america and wonderful quality - worth the price .\nlovely and lightweight , but durable . we have 2 small dogs , and the tight weave prevents their claws from pulling the threads .\nvery , very nice blanket , love the type of weave - looks fresh and updated . great feel and quality . would absolutely recommend purchasing !\nthis blanket is nice to look at , has a very nice , soft hand , and is generously sized . i cannot say how it washes , as i have not yet done that , but overall we are very pleased with this blanket .\nthis beautifully crafted blanket was a gift to our son and his lovely love .\ni ' d been eyeing this blanket for months , and am so glad i finally purchased it , it is amazing ! even my husband , who normally couldn ' t care less about linens and didn ' t understand why i ' d spend that mu . . .\nmy ticking stripe blankets replaced a few acrylic blankets . what a great feeling to know that my guests are so pampered . the soft cotton complements cotton sheets for one of those luxurious yet simple . . .\nthis blanket is not stingy on size for a king size bed . quality of workmanship is also unique in this day and age . such a super product to own and i recommend this blanket to everyone ."]}
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( israel ) | dividend history | dividend channel\nnote : compare tat technologies stock price history with the index and industry peers .\nfor more information of tat technologies ltd . , please visit our web - site :\ntat technologies announces closing of a transaction to sell shares in first aviation services inc .\ntat technologies ( tatt ) declares $ 0 . 34 quarterly dividend ; 12 % yield\npress release dated august 13 , 2017 re tat technologies ltd . reports second quarter 2017 results .\ntat technologies ltd . \u2019s iss governance qualityscore as of n / a is n / a .\ntat technologies ltd ( tatt ) declares $ 0 . 23 quarterly dividend ; 10 . 8 % yield\ntat technologies ltd ( tatt ) declares $ 0 . 283 special dividend ; 6 . 6 % yield\nsintering technologies , inc . satisfied customers sintering technologies , inc . ( sti ) , greensburg , indiana . . .\ntat technologies files annual report on form 20 - f with the u . s . securities and exchange commission\nguy nathanzon \u2013 cfo tat technologies ltd . tel : 972 - 8 - 862 - 8500 guyn @ urltoken\ntat technologies files annual report on form 20 - f with the u . s . securities and exchange commission\n1992 - acquisition by tat technologies ltd . of limco co . followed by airepair co . and aeroduct co .\ntat technologies clarifies per share dividend amount for cash dividend declared in the total amount of $ 2 . 0 million\ntat technologies announces closing of the transaction to sell controlling interest in bental industries ltd . to bental investments agshah ltd .\ncurrent and historical revenue for tat technologies ( tatt ) from 2006 to 2018 . the sum of all revenue fields included for a company ' s operating activities . the current revenue for tat technologies as of march 31 , 2018 is .\ntat technologies announces execution of an agreement to sell a controlling interest in bental industries ltd . to bental investments agshah ltd .\ntat technologies stock split history | www . stock split history . com | copyright \u00a9 2013 - 2018 , all rights reserved\npress release re tat technologies files annual report on form 20 - f with the u . s . securities and exchange commission .\ntat technologies announces a change in record date of shareholders for cash dividend declared in the total amount of $ 2 . 0 million\ntat technologies declares a $ 2 . 0 million cash dividend and approves a grant of 195 , 000 options to its senior executives\ntat technologies ltd . ( tatt ) , a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense systems , filed today with the u . s . securities and exchange commission ( sec ) its annual report on form 20 - f for the year ended december 31 , 2017 . the annual report is available for viewing and downloads on the sec ' s website at http : / / www . sec . gov , as well as under the investor relations section of tat technologies ' website at http : / / www . tat - technologies . com . a hard copy of tat technologies ' annual report is available upon request , free of charge , by contacting tat @ tat - technologies . com .\ntat technologies declares a $ 3 million cash dividend and the board of directors appoints mr . amos malka as chairman of the board of directors\ntatt | tat technologies ltd . ( israel ) | dividend history | dividend channel | urltoken | copyright \u00a9 2010 - 2018 , all rights reserved\ntat technologies ' wholly - owned subsidiary , limco airepair , inc . has signed a supply agreement of fuel - oil heat exchangers with the boeing company\ntatt : dividend date & history for t . a . t . technologies ltd .\ntat technologies awarded 5 - year agreement with the u . s . military for the remanufacturing of thermal units , valued at $ 4 . 5m in revenue\nwe provide tat technologies share price history along with historical valuation ratios like price to earnings ratio , and price to sales ratio for easy and quick tat technologies stock analysis . tat technologies stock price history captures the daily price movement for 1 year , 5 year , and 10 years . an abnormally high daily 538 typically implies breaking news or earnings release . the closing price was $ 7 . 6 and 538 shares of tatt were traded on jul 06 , 2018 . tat technologies historical p / s ratio was at a high of 1 . 1 on may 26 , 2017 and a low of 0 . 64 on jun 06 , 2018 .\nwe provide 10 years stock price data for free . you can download tat technologies stock price history here . our historical data has the open , high , low , close , and volume numbers along with tat technologies p / e ratio , and ps ratio . the tat technologies stock price history chart shows that the stock price reached a high of $ 12 . 4 on may 26 , 2017 , and a low of $ 5 . 85 on dec 19 , 2014 in last five years .\ngedera , israel , may 31 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - tat technologies ltd . ( nasdaq : tatt ) (\ntat\nor the\ncompany\n) , a leading provider of products and services to the commercial and military . . .\ntat technologies announces that it was selected by embraer s . a . to provide heat exchangers with a total value of up to $ 8 . 75m for the e - jets e2 program\ntat\u0092s parts segment focuses on inventory management and sale of apu parts , propellers and landing gear . tat offers parts services for commercial , regional and charter airlines and business aircraft owners .\ntat technologies president and ceo dr . shmuel fledel said that contract was a significant achievement for the company and part of its aggressive marketing strategy to be one of the leading companies for heat transfer technology products .\ntat\u0092s executive offices are located in the re\u0092em industrial park , neta boulevard , bnei ayish , gedera 70750 , israel , and tat\u0092s telephone number is 972 - 8 - 862 - 8500 .\ntat technologies ltd is a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries . tat operates under three operational segments : ( i ) oem of heat transfer products ( ii ) oem of electric motion systems ; and ( iii ) mro services , each with the following characteristics :\n) , with which it is being merged . tat technologies ' share rose 4 % on nasdaq to $ 4 . 93 . the share rose 8 . 5 % by mid - afternoon on the tase to nis 23 . 31 , while tat industries share rose 1 . 3 % to nis 49 . 39 .\ntat technologies wholly owned subsidiary , piedmont aviation component services has signed a seven year landing gear maintenance support agreement with republic airways holdings , inc . ; the total value of the agreement may reach up to $ 45 mil\nanupal banerjee brings more than 18 years of experience to his role as tata technologies\u2019 chief human resources officer ( chro ) .\nit also demonstrates the reliability and trust between tat and its customers . tat is proud to partner with a new prestigious and leading customer such as cirrus . this awards notification is aligned with tat ' s strategy to increase volume of new long - term programs with manufacturers of aviation systems and aircrafts .\ntat announces a five year program with thales uk ltd . ( a division of the thales group )\nresearch desk line - up : tat technologies post earnings coverage london , uk / accesswire / september 6 , 2017 / pro - trader daily takes a look at the latest corporate events and news making the headlines for . . .\nanubhav kapoor is tata technologies\u2019 general counsel and company secretary and is based out of pune , india . he is responsible for tata technologies\u2019 global legal , ip , regulatory compliance and corporate governance practices and policies . mr . kapoor has more than 20 years of experience . before joining tata technologies he worked at polaris software , domino\u2019s pizza , and allied nippon , to name a few .\nstock monitor : tat technologies post earnings reporting london , uk / accesswire / april 10 , 2018 / urltoken has just released a free research report on orbital atk , inc . ( nyse : oa ) . if you . . .\ntat technologies ltd ( nasdaq : tatt ) is trading with a trailing p / e of 22 . 3x , which is lower than the industry average of 25x . although some investors may jump to the conclusion thatread more . . .\nany change to or waiver of this code may only be made with the approval of the board of directors of tat technologies ltd . , or a committee designated thereby . any such change or waiver shall be disclosed to the public .\ngedera , israel , august 13 , 2017 - tat technologies ltd . ( nasdaq : tatt - news ) ( \u201ctat\u201d or the \u201ccompany\u201d ) , a leading provider of products and services to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries , reported today its unaudited results for the three month and six month periods ended june 30 , 2017 .\nas quality - minded company , tat is certified to as9100 rev . c and iso 9001 : 2008 .\ngedera , israel , sept . 24 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - tat technologies ltd . ( nasdaq : tatt ) , through its subsidiary piedmont aviation component services (\npiedmont\n) , has been awarded a 5 years auxiliary . . .\nmay 25 , 2010 - tat technologies , a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries , on monday announced that cirrus aircraft inc . has issued a letter of intent designating tat as the preferred supplier of heat exchangers for bleed air supply system and ice protection system onboard the new cirrus aircraft sf 50 vision jet .\n2009 - limco - piedmont aquires 40 % of aerspace products international . 2013 - tat is acquired by fimi opportunity funds\ntat ' s wholly - owned subsidiary turbochrome ltd . has signed a 15 year agreement with pratt & whitney military engines\ntat technologies ltd . ( tatt ) , a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense systems , today announced that its subsidiary , limco airepair , inc . (\nlimco\n) has signed a five ( 5 ) year agreement with the u . s . military for maintenance repair and overhaul ( mro ) of thermal units on significant platform , valued at $ 4 . 5m in revenue . tat technologies is a global oem and aftermarket solutions company , employing more than 600 employees globally .\nmr . bhade joined tata technologies in 1997 as one of the first few hundred employees to work for the company . past roles include director of global delivery at incat ( acquired by tata technologies ) , vice president of strategic business and operations \u2013 north america and a number of sales and operational leadership positions worldwide .\ntat technologies ltd . ( tatt ) , a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense systems , today announced that its subsidiary , limco airepair , inc . (\nlimco\n) has signed a two ( 2 ) year agreement with korean air to provide maintenance , repair and overhaul ( mro ) for heat exchangers places in korean air ' s aircrafts , valued at up to $ 2m in total revenue . mr . igal zamir , ceo and president of tat technologies stated ,\nwe are pleased to continue our long relationship with korean air .\ntat technologies ltd . provides a variety of services and products to the military and commercial aerospace and ground defense industries through its gedera facility in israel , as well as through its subsidiaries , bental industries ltd . , in israel and limco \u0096 piedmont , inc . , in the u . s .\ntat technologies ltd . is a leading provider of products and services to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries . tat operates under four segments : ( i ) original equipment manufacturing or\noem\nof heat management solutions ( ii ) heat transfer services and products ( iii ) maintenance , repair and overhaul or\nmro\nservices of aviation components ; and ( iv ) overhaul and coating of jet engine blades and components\ntat technologies ltd . , is a diversified technology - based engineering and industrial company specializing in design , development and manufacture of heat exchangers , cooling systems , cold plates , air - cycle and vapor - cycle air conditioning systems , fuel systems , etc . tat also manufactures and overhauls of secondary and emergency power systems for f16 , jet fuel starters for f16 , fuel controls , turbines and valves etc . tat also designs and manufactures air conditioning and nbc systems for military and civil applications such as communication & military shelters , armored vehicles in various configurations for custom applications .\nashutosh vaidya is the chief delivery officer at tata technologies . in his current role , he is responsible for operationalizing tata technologies\u2019 global delivery model for engineering services outsourcing and product - centric it . ashutosh\u2019s rich experience of over three decades in the technology industry spans a variety of businesses , including products , solutions and services across global markets .\nwarren harris has been with tata technologies and its predecessor companies for more than 25 years . his roles have evolved from engineer to a number of technical management positions worldwide .\ntat technologies ltd . is a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries . tat operates under four segments : ( i ) original equipment manufacturing ( \u201coem\u201d ) of heat transfer solutions and aviation accessories through its gedera facility ; ( ii ) mro services for heat transfer components and oem of heat transfer solutions through its limco subsidiary ; ( iii ) mro services for aviation components through its piedmont subsidiary ; and ( iv ) overhaul and coating of jet engine components through its turbochrome subsidiary . tat controlling shareholders is the fimi private equity fund .\ntat ' s executive offices are located in the re ' em industrial park , neta boulevard , bnei ayish , gedera 70750 , israel .\nmr yau began his career in 1987 as an engineer with singapore technologies and moved on to vertex , the venture capital arm of singapore technologies , as an investment manager . thereafter , he was the finance director in a technology start - up company . prior to joining the group , mr yau was a consultant providing corporate finance advisory to chinese companies .\nmr . bhageria rejoined tata technologies in 2012 as senior vice president manufacturing and it , and was responsible for business development in asia pacific . before joining tata technologies , mr . bhageria served as it director at general motors international operations where he was responsible for it strategies , business transformation programmes and it for new plant launches in the asia - pacific region .\nduring the beginning of 2015 tat successfully passed the iso 14001 : 2004 and ohsas 18001 : 2007 audits and is now certified to both standards .\ntat technologies ltd . ( tatt ) , a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries , today announced that guy nathanzon , chief financial officer , has decided to leave the company in the coming months to pursue new career opportunities . mr . nathanzon has served as tat ' s cfo since 2015 and is expected to leave during the first quarter of 2018 . the company is in the process of searching for a new cfo .\ntat\u0092s mro services include the remanufacture , overhaul and repair of heat transfer equipment and other aircraft components , apus , propellers and landing gear . tat\u0092s limco subsidiary operates faa certified repair stations , which provide aircraft component mro services for airlines , air cargo carriers , maintenance service centers and the military .\ntat\u2019s activities in the area of mro services for aviation components include the mro of apus , landing gears and other aircraft components . tat\u2019s piedmont subsidiary operates an faa - certified repair station , which provides aircraft component mro services for airlines , air cargo carriers , maintenance service centers and the military .\ntat ' s president and ceo , dr . shmuel fledel , commented :\nthe notification by cirrus demonstrates that tat ' s aggressive marketing efforts have resulted in enlarging its customer base as well as its leading position in the aviation industry and its advanced capabilities as original equipment manufacturer for heat management solutions .\ntat ' s mission is a permanent commitment to serving our valued customers by delivering superior products with total dedication , superior skills and leading - edge technology combined with dauntless search for innovation . no effort is spared at tat to maintain our hard - earned global reputation of a dependable and respectable business partner .\ntat technologies is a technology - based engineering and industrial company which focuses on design , development and production of heat exchangers , cooling systems , cold plates , and vapor - cycle air conditioning systems for military land and airborne applications . the company additionally manufactures and overhauls secondary and emergency power systems for f16 , jet fuel starters for f16 , fuel controls , turbines and valves etc . tat also designs and manufactures air conditioning and nbc systems for military and civil applications , such as military shelters , armored vehicles in various and more .\nmr . amiram ( ami ) boehm serves as director at tat technologies ltd . since june 2016 . his work experience includes the following roles : partner at fimi opportunity funds ( an israeli private equity firm ) and director at a variety of companies . he holds a bachelors degree in economics , a llb degree and a mba degree , all from tel aviv university .\nlimco - airepair , inc . located in tulsa , oklahoma , u . s . a . is a wholly owned tat subsidiary in u . s . a .\ntat ' s activities in the area of mro services for aviation components include the maintenance , repair and overhaul of apus , landing gears and other aircraft components . tat ' s piedmont subsidiary operates an faa certified repair station , which provides aircraft component mro services for airlines , air cargo carriers , maintenance service centers and the military .\nmr . ron ben - haim serves as director at tat technologies ltd . since august 2013 . his work experience includes the following roles : partner at fimi opportunity funds ( an israeli private equity firm ) and director at a variety of companies . he holds a bachelors degree in industrial engineering and management sciences from tel aviv university and a mba degree from new york university .\nmr . michael chen has been appointed president of turbochrome ltd . , a subsidiary of tat technologies ltd . , effective january 1 , 2018 . mr . chen has more than 20 years of experience in the defense industry , managing multidisciplinary global cross - functional teams of r & d ; , engineering , operations , marketing and business development . before joining tat technologies , michael was chief executive officer of seraphim optronics ltd . , a provider of sophisticated electro - optic solutions for persistent surveillance . prior to that , he held various positions at electro optics elop industries , a subsidiary of elbit systems and atlantium ltd . he holds a michael holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from tel aviv university and a mba from heriot - watt university .\nin our sheet metal department , we employ the most experienced and skilled sheet metal workers and welders one can find in the field to make sure that tat remains at the forefront .\nmr . liron topaz serves as executive vice president of sales and marketing at tat technologies ltd . since february 2017 . his work experience includes the following roles : vice president - marketing & business development at al group and various additional marketing and business development roles between 2002 and 2016 . he holds a bachelors degree in economics and management from the open university of israel and a mba degree from peres academic center .\nthe parties will now begin the formalization of a supply agreement as well as the next phase of integrating tat ' s heat exchangers into the cirrus sf 50 vision jet systems . the program is estimated at $ 10m value over 10 years . following the 10 years of production additional significant business volume may be generated by\nafter market\nservices to be provided by tat .\ntat\u0092s activities in the area of oem of electric motion systems primarily relate to the design , development , manufacture and sale of a broad range of electrical motor applications for airborne and ground systems . tat activities in this segment commenced with the acquisition of bental in august 2008 and accordingly , the results in this segment for fiscal year 2008 are not compared with the previous years .\ntat\u2019s activities in the area of mro services for heat transfer components and oem of heat transfer solutions primarily include the mro of heat transfer components and to a lesser extent , the manufacturing of certain heat transfer solutions . tat\u2019s limco subsidiary operates an faa - certified repair station , which provides heat transfer mro services for airlines , air cargo carriers , maintenance service centers and the military .\ntat ' s activities in the area of heat transfer services and products include the maintenance , repair and overhaul of heat transfer equipment and to a lesser extent , the manufacture of certain heat transfer product parts . tat ' s limco subsidiary operates an faa certified repair station , which provides heat transfer mro services and products for airlines , air cargo carriers , maintenance service centers and the military .\nmr . aviram halevi serves as external independent director at tat technologies ltd . since november 2013 . he is a member of the audit and compensation committees . his work experience includes the following roles : founder and chief executive officer of intel system ltd . and chief executive officer of terrogence ltd ( 2007 - 2010 ) . he holds a bachelor of science degree in geology from city university of new york at queens college and a mba degree from tel aviv university .\nmr . ehud ben - yair has been appointed chief financial officer at tat technologies ltd . effective may 13 , 2018 . his work experience includes the following roles : chief financial officer at shl telemedicine ( 2016 2017 ) , chief financial officer at opgal optronics ( 2013 - 2016 ) and chief financial officer at orad hi - tech systems ( 2005\u20132012 ) . he holds a bachelors degree in accounting and economics from ben gurion university . he is a certified public accountant .\nthe tata technologies leadership team is comprised of a diverse team of globally recognised executives with a combined 200 + years of business experience in engineering and design , product lifecycle management , manufacturing enterprise it and innovation . committed to the principles of the tata business excellence model ( tbem ) and determined to be the world\u2019s number one partner to the manufacturing industry , the tata technologies leadership team guides an organisation of over 8 , 500 professionals with major offices in 13 countries to improve the business performance of over 5 , 000 clients .\ntat\u2019s activities in the area of overhaul and coating of jet engine components includes the overhaul and coating of jet engine components , including turbine vanes and blades , fan blades , variable inlet guide vanes and afterburner flaps .\ntat ' s activities in the area of jet engine overhaul includes the overhaul and coating of jet engine components such as turbine vanes and blades , fan blades , variable inlet guide vanes , afterburner flaps and other components .\ntat operates under four operational segments : ( i ) oem of heat transfer products ( ii ) oem of electric motion systems ( iii ) mro services ; and ( iv ) parts services , each with the following characteristics .\nmr . avi shani serves as external independent director at tat technologies ltd . since august 2008 . he is a member of the audit and compensation committees . his work experience includes the following roles : chief executive officer at tcm mobile ltd . ( 2005 - 2008 ) , executive vice president investments and chief economist of idb development ( 2000 - 2004 ) and director at harel sal , malibu investments and ecommunity . he holds a bachelors degree in economics and a mba degree , both from tel aviv university .\ntat ' s share price closed at $ 5 . 42 on nasdaq yesterday , giving a market cap of $ 48 million , and rose 3 . 4 % by mid - afternoon on the tase to nis 18 . 71 .\ngedera , israel \u0096 ( august 18 , 2009 ) \u0096 / prnewswire - firstcall / \u0096 tat technologies ltd . ( nasdaq : tattf \u0096 news ) announced that on august 13 , 2009 , its board of directors approved a stock repurchase plan under rule 10b5 - 1 of the securities exchange act of 1934 . the plan will be in effect for a period of six months ( subject to extension ) and will provide for the purchase of shares in an aggregate amount of up to 2 million u . s . dollars .\nmr . igal zamir , ceo and president of tat technologies stated , \u201cour second quarter results reflect the continued implementation of the company\u2019s plan to improve efficiencies and cost reduction . this is the fourth consecutive quarter in which we demonstrate consistent and significant improvement resulting from streamlining operations , leveraging additional synergies between our various business activities and having certain new marketing processes . in addition , we are systematically focusing on tenders that guarantee present profitability compared to those that characterized our past activities , as reflected in the change of our product mix . \u201d\nmr . igal zamir serves as president and chief executive officer at tat technologies ltd . since april 2016 . his work experience includes the following roles : president at mapco express ( a wholly - owned subsidiary of delek us holdings inc . ; 2009 - 2013 ) , chief executive officer at metrolight ( 2006 - 2009 ) and chief executive officer at rostam ( provider of feminine hygiene products ; 1998 - 2004 ) . he holds a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering from tel aviv university and a mba degree from bar ilan university .\ntat president and ceo dr . shmuel fledel said that the contract expanded the company ' s collaboration with the us army , and that it was the company ' s first win with amcom - the aviation and missiles command of the us army .\nsteve haywood is tata technologies\u2019 executive vice president of global engineering , research & development ( er & d ; ) . he is responsible for delivering complete vehicle programmes from concept design to full series production , supply chain optimisation and value management . mr . haywood ' s career spans over 30 years in the premium automotive sector .\nyaron shalem has extensive experience in financial and business management . mr . shalem has served as the chief financial officer at singulariteam vc since april 2014 . he also worked as the chief financial officer at mobli media inc . from january 2014 to december 2016 . mr . shalem\u2019s experience also includes serving as the chief financial officer of tat technologies ltd . , a nasdaq listing company , from april 2008 to december 2013 . mr . shalem is a cpa in israel . he received his b . a . in economy & accounting from tel aviv university in 1999 and an mba degree from bar - ilan university 2004 .\nms . dafna gruber serves as independent director at tat technologies ltd . since november 2013 . she is a member of the audit and compensation committees . her work experience includes the following roles : external director at nova measuring instruments ltd . ( since may 2015 ) , chief financial officer at nice systems ltd . ( may 2007 - april 2015 ) , chief financial officer at alvarion ltd . ( 1996 - may 2007 ) , controller at lannet data communications ltd . ( 1993 - 1996 ) . ms . gruber holds a bachelors degree in accounting and economics from tel aviv university . she is a certified public accountant .\ntat provides the equipment , training , and technical knowledge to make thermal processes like sintering , annealing , brazing , and heat treating operations more efficient as a whole package . our equipment technology is designed to recycle waste products into usable energy , achieve faster early heat up rates , increase throughput , eliminate vocs , and is more operator friendly than any product purported to provide the same function . our training is hands - on for maximum learning potential . tat technical services are backed by 50 years of academic and industry experience from a world renowned sintering expert .\nprior to tata technologies , she held a number of key leadership roles for it outsourcing major tata consultancy services ( tcs ) . at tcs , she managed high - end accounts across various verticals including manufacturing , energy and banking , to name a few . ms . ramrakhiani has also worked for tata teleservices and watch and jewelry maker titan industries .\ntat technologies , ltd . is a diversified technology - based engineering and industrial company specializing in design , development and manufacture of heat exchangers , cooling systems , cold plates , vapor - cycle air conditioning systems ( for both land and airborne applications ) flow accessories , etc . another facet of our activities is manufacture and overhaul of secondary and emergency power systems for f16 , jet fuel starters for f16 , fuel controls , turbines and valves etc . we also design and manufacture air conditioning and nbc systems for military and civil applications such as communication shelters , armored vehicles in various configurations for custom applications . the company employs about 210 employees .\ntat also holds approximately 37 % of the equity of first aviation services , a world - wide distributor of products and services to the aerospace industry and a one - stop - shop for mro services ( wheels , breaks , propellers and landing gear ) for the general aviation industry .\nmr . liron topaz serves as tat\u2019s sales and marketing executive vice president , since february 2017 . prior to joining tat , mr . topaz served as a vice president at a . l . group and has managed and lead business development structure and marketing strategy of the entire group which included four manufacturing facilities , five trading companies around the globe and 1500 employees . mr . topaz holds a b . a . degree in management and economics from the open university - israel , and m . b . a degree in business administration from peres academic center , israel .\njk gupta was named chief financial officer for tata technologies , arriving from tata consultancy services ( tcs ) where he was the cfo for cmc limited till its merger with tcs and subsequently as the vice president ( legal ) for tcs . cmc limited was a $ 390mn and 12000 + employee strong subsidiary of tcs before it was merged with tcs in 2015 .\nmro services include the remanufacture , repair and overhaul of heat transfer equipment and other aircraft components , apus , propellers and landing gear . tat ' s limco subsidiary operates faa ( federal aviation administration ) certified repair stations , which provide aircraft component mro services for airlines , air cargo carriers , maintenance service centers and the military .\noem of electric motion systems primarily includes the design , development , manufacture and sale of a broad range of electrical motor applications for airborne and ground systems . tat activities in this segment commenced with the acquisition of bental in august 2008 and accordingly , the results in this segment for fiscal year 2008 are not compared with the previous years .\nprior to joining tata technologies , mr . banerjee was the senior vice president of human resources at viacom18 media . he also has held leadership roles at global technology and professional services firms capgemini , wns and infosys . earlier , he worked with automotive manufacturer ashok leyland ltd . throughout his distinguished career , mr . banerjee\u2019s embrace of lean operating principles and smart organizational alignment strategies has helped him improve people performance and productivity and drive employee engagement .\nmr ng has been with the tat hong group since 1977 and has accumulated significant and valuable business experience over the years . he has held various key positions within the group and has played an important role in its growth . mr ng has also built up a strong market network and maintains close relationships with the group ' s major suppliers and crane manufacturers .\nmr . amiram boehm is partner at first israel mezzanine investors ltd . and chief executive officer & managing partner at fite gp 2004 ltd . he is on the board of directors at hadera paper ltd . , gilat satellite networks ltd . , ormat technologies , inc . , dimar ltd . , ham - let ( israel - canada ) ltd . , inter - electric ltd . , novolog ltd . , pharm - up ltd . and rekah pharmaceutical industry ltd .\nashutosh joined tata technologies in november 2017 . in his earlier role , he was the chief delivery and operations officer at dell services , where he was responsible for global delivery for all lines of businesses for dell services - applications , infrastructure & cloud computing and bpo . prior to dell services , he was vice president and global head \u2013 wipro bpo . his experience includes leadership assignments in india and the u . s . and successful roles with ibm , microsoft and hp .\ntat believes in establishing and maintaining long - term relationships with suppliers whenever possible . however , if we determine that any supplier is , or a reasonable risk exists that it may be , violating this policy , then we will require the supplier to commit to devise and undertake suitable corrective action to move to a conflict free source . if suitable action is not taken , we will look to alternative sources for the product . tat\u2019s efforts are not to ban procurement of minerals from the drc and adjoining countries , but to assure procurement from responsible sources in the region . if we determine that any of the components of our products contain minerals from a mine or facility that is \u201cnon - conflict free\u201d , we will work towards transitioning to products that are \u201cconflict free\u201d .\nmr roland ng graduated from loughborough university , united kingdom with a bachelor of science degree in 1976 and started his career with jurong town corporation as a civil engineer in the same year . mr ng joined tat hong in 1979 and was appointed group chief executive officer in 1991 . under his stewardship , the group has grown into one of the largest crane rental companies in the world .\nmr . amos malka serves as chairman of the board at tat technologies ltd . since june 2016 . prior to this role , he served as director at the company from april 20 , 2016 . his work experience includes the following roles : chairman of the management board at plasan sasa ltd . ( four years ) , chairman of the management board at logic industries ltd . ( three years ) , managing chairman at logic industries ltd . ( one year ) , chairman of the management board at albar car fleet ( two years ) , external director at idb development corporation ltd . ( from november 15 , 2004 ) , director at delek automotive systems ltd . ( from october 28 , 2010 ) , director at neutron information security ltd . and head of intelligence at israel defense forces ( idf ; 1998 - 2002 ) . he holds a bachelors degree in history from tel aviv university .\ntat said that , assuming the successful development and marketing of the new aircraft , it expects about $ 20 million revenue over a ten year period which should begin in 2010 . the company added that , if successful , the product will subsequently generate significant additional aftermarket and support revenues . the company said that it will incur certain developmental expenses over the next two years in to develop its heat transfer product .\nturbochrome ltd . , located in qiryat gat , israel , is wholly owned subsidiary of tat . turbochrome provide mro services in the area of jet engine overhaul , which includes the overhaul and coating of jet engine components such as turbine vanes and blades , fan blades , variable inlet guide vanes and afterburner flaps . turbochrome is certified by the faa and easa ( european aviation safety agency ) . employs about 90 employees\u201d\n, tat ' s president and ceo commented on the results :\nour fourth quarter 2016 results reflect the impact of our operational efficiency and cost cutting measures , with another consecutive improvement in profitability . relatively strong sales of heat exchangers contributed to the growth in revenues in the current quarter . we continue to implement operational efficiency and cost cutting measures . our strong balance sheet and cash position allowed us to pay a\nthe value of uncompromising integrity , strict compliance with applicable laws and full , fair , accurate and timely disclosure are the foundations of tat technologies ltd . relationships with our customers , business partners , shareholders and among one another . it is our policy that our employees , directors and officers are held to the highest standards of honest and ethical conduct when conducting the affairs of our company and any subsidiary of our company . this code of ethics for senior officers , which we refer to as the\ncode\n, sets forth the particular ethical standards to which we hold our chief executive officer , and all senior financial officers of our company , including the chief financial officer , chief accounting officer or controller , or persons performing similar functions , all of which are referred to in this code as\nsenior officers\n. in particular , the purpose of this code is to establish policies and guidelines that ensure and / or promote :\nmr . zamir was appointed as tat\u2019s president and ceo in april 30 , 2016 . prior to joining tat , from 2009 until 2013 , mr . zamir served as president at mapco express , a wholly - owned subsidiary of delek us holdings inc . , which owns and operates 370 convenient stores and gas stations in the southeastern region of the u . s . prior to mapco express from 2006 until 2009 , mr . zamir served as ceo of metrolight , a provider of proprietary energy saving solutions in high intensity discharge ( hid ) lighting systems . prior to metrolight from 1998 until 2004 , mr . zamir served as ceo of rostam , the world ' s largest and leading provider of private label tampons . mr . zamir holds b . s . in industrial engineering from tel - aviv university , israel and an mba from bar - ilan university , israel .\ntat\u0092s activities in the area of oem of heat transfer products primarily relate to the ( i ) design , development , manufacture and sale of a broad range of heat transfer components ( such as heat exchangers , pre - coolers and oil / fuel hydraulic coolers ) used in mechanical and electronic systems on - board commercial , military and business aircraft ; and ( ii ) manufacture and sale of environmental control and cooling systems and ( iii ) a variety of other electronic and mechanical aircraft accessories and systems such as pumps , valves , power systems and turbines .\ntat\u2019s activities in the area of oem of heat transfer solutions and aviation accessories primarily include the design , development and manufacture of ( i ) broad range of heat transfer solutions , such as pre - coolers heat exchangers and oil / fuel hydraulic heat exchangers , used in mechanical and electronic systems on board commercial , military and business aircraft ; ( ii ) environmental control and power electronics cooling systems installed on board aircraft in and ground applications ; and ( iii ) a variety of other mechanical aircraft accessories and systems such as pumps , valves , and turbine power units .\ntat ' s activities in the area of oem heat management solutions are focused on the design , development , manufacture , and sale of the following : ( i ) a broad range of heat transfer components including heat exchangers , pre - coolers and oil / fuel hydraulic coolers used in mechanical and electronic systems on - board commercial , military and business aircraft ; ( ii ) environmental control and cooling systems on board aircraft and for ground applications ; and ( iii ) a variety of other electronic and mechanical aircraft accessories and systems such as pumps , valves , power systems and turbines .\ntat is committed to respect human rights and the environment in accordance with accepted international conventions and practices , such as oecd due diligence guidance for responsible supply chains of minerals from conflict - affected and high - risk areas , and working according to the conflict free sourcing initiative ( cfsi ) extractives work group to improve traceability of minerals and ensure responsible sourcing for multinational enterprises . we strive that all materials used in our products come from socially and environmentally responsible sources . we do not profit from , contribute to , assist with or facilitate any activity that fuels conflict , leads to serious environmental degradation or violates human rights .\nmr . zamir added , \u201cthe aviation industry is benefiting from an increase in fleet sizes as well as passenger traffic on the one hand and low fuel prices on the other ; we are working to leverage these trends in order to strengthen our business and competitive position . we are thrilled that the 14 % sales growth was achieved concurrently with a decrease in operating expenses , resulting in adjusted ebitda doubling in the first six months of 2017 compared to the comparable period in 2016 . the adjusted ebitda ratio also grew to more than 9 % of total revenues during this period . we believe that our long term strategy will enable tat to better utilize business opportunities and maintain our growth momentum . \u201d\npiedmont aviation component services inc . , located in kernersville ( near greensboro ) , north carolina , usa is a wholly owned subsidiary of tat . piedmont aviation component services offers extensive component maintenance and overhaul capability for the commercial , regional , corporate and general aviation industry . piedmont is a faa and easa part 145 repair station with nearly 60 years of experience in propeller and landing gear overhauls , and over 20 years of experience in honeywell ( formerly allied signal ) auxiliary power units ( apu ) and related component overhauls . piedmont ' s aviation parts services division maintains a full complement of items , including line replaceable units ( lru ) , components and piece parts for commercial , regional , corporate and general aviation aircraft . employs about 130 employees .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nroy cooper is honored to serve as north carolina\u2019s governor . he understands the challenges facing our families and communities and wants to build a north carolina that works for everyone .\nsupporting rural north carolina is a top priority for governor cooper . with hometown strong , we\u2019re going to do things differently - - increasing communication between state and local leaders and championing rural north carolina .\nif you would like to serve governor roy cooper ' s administration and the people of north carolina , apply for a position on a board or commission .\nthe company will upgrade anti - icing engine valves for apache and black hawk helicopters .\n) signed a $ 20 million five - year contract with the u . s army for the overhaul and upgrade of anti - icing engine valves for apache and black hawk helicopters .\nthe first $ 4 . 3 million purchase order has already been placed , with deliveries commencing this year .\ncirrus is the world ' s leading innovator of single - engine , piston - powered aircraft . cirrus design began in 1984 as a kit airplane design and manufacturing company in baraboo , wisconsin . its first airplane , the vk - 30 , became an inspiration for developing technologically advanced production aircraft . for the last five years cirrus sr22 has been the world ' s best selling airplane in its class . the new cirrus sf50 is cirrus ' s new innovative aircraft .\nthe cirrus vision sf50 is a single - engine , low - wing , seven - seat , very light jet aircraft under development by cirrus design . the aircraft was initially developed under the project name\nthe jet\n, but cirrus announced the final marketing name of\nvision sj50\non july 9 , 2008 . in march the aircraft was redesignated as the\nvision sf50\n. the prototype aircraft was first shown publicly at the annual cirrus migration on june 26 , 2008 and first flown on 3 july 2008 .\nthe sf50 is intended to be a step up aircraft for pilots who have flown the cirrus sr20 and sr22 . the vision sf50 is not intended to compete with very light jets like the eclipse 500 and the cessna citation mustang . it is intended for the personal use market and will be comparable to the diamond aircraft industries d - jet .\nthe aircraft will be equipped with a ballistic recovery systems parachute and will be made of a composite material . cirrus began taking $ 100 , 000 deposits for the aircraft in 2006 . initially , as a public relations exercise , the company gave deposit holders a drawing of the aircraft in the form of a jigsaw puzzle , one piece at a time . on 28 june 2007 , the entire puzzle was completed , and the aircraft ' s configuration was unveiled .\noem of heat transfer products primarily includes the ( i ) design , development , manufacture and sale of a broad range of heat transfer components ( such as heat exchangers , pre - coolers and oil / fuel hydraulic coolers ) used in mechanical and electronic systems on - board commercial , military and business aircraft ; and ( ii ) manufacture and sale of environmental control and cooling systems and ( iii ) a variety of other electronic and mechanical aircraft accessories and systems such as pumps , valves , power systems and turbines .\nthe company will develop heat exchangers for the brazilian company ' s new executive jets .\n) has won a long - term contract from brazil ' s embraer , empresa brasileira de aeronautica sa ( nyse : erj ; bovespa : embr3 ) to be responsible for the design , manufacture , integration , testing , supply , and product support for the heat exchangers to be incorporated into the new legacy 450 mid - light and legacy 500 midsize executive jets being developed by embraer . embraer is one of the world ' s largest manufacturers of commercial aircraft .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe company is active in design and manufacture of heat transfer equipment for aerospace applications . being an faa / easa approved repair station , this company repairs and overhauls heat exchangers and ducting for air systems , engines and apu ' s for military and civil aircraft applications . employs about 160 employees .\nmr . malka was elected as a director by our board of directors in 2016 . since 2008 , mr . malka has been a founder and chairman of nyotron , a cyber security provider based in israel and usa . since 2016 , mr . malka is also serving as a founder and chairman of spire security solutions ltd , a security , intelligence and cyber security . from 2007 until 2015 mr . malka served as the chairman of the board and ceo of logic industries . from 2007 - 2010 he served as chairman of the board of plasan sasa . mr . malka retired from the idf in 2002 at the rank of major general . he served as commander of the idf ground forces command , and later as head of the israeli defense intelligence . mr . malka holds b . a . in history from tel aviv university ( 1987 ) , graduated from the idf staff & command college ( 1980 ) and it ' s national defense academy ( 1987 ) .\nexperienced mechanical or material engineer who leads the certifications of nadcap , faa , as9100 as well as the mrb in the organization . experience is required in the world of aviation , quality , transport , and conducting tests ( mainly in english ) .\nmanagement \u2013 general , financial and operational managers . engineering - mechanical or aeronautical engineers for mechanical , structural and thermal design .\n1973 - operations transferred to gedera . manufacture of fuel and oxygen system components and\n1982 - beginning of manufacture of heat exchanger and air valves for f16 fighter .\n1999 - development and manufacture of the airbus 340 - 500 / 600 precooler for liebherr - aerospace .\n2000 - beginning of manufacture of vapor cycle air conditioning systems for military applications .\n2005 - acquisition by limco airepair , inc . of piedmont aviation services . 2007 - limco - piedmont inc . is\nmoody ' s investors service has today assigned counterparty risk ratings to 12 rated banks in bulgaria , cyprus and greece . moody ' s counterparty risk ratings ( crr ) are opinions of the ability of entities to honor the uncollateralized portion of non - debt counterparty financial liabilities ( crr liabilities ) and also reflect the expected financial losses in the event such liabilities are not honored . crr liabilities typically relate to transactions with unrelated parties .\nannual revenue of $ 106 . 5 million represent an all time high and adjusted ebitda of $ 9 . 4 million represent the highest recorded since 2009 revenues grew 5 % and 11 % in the quarter and year ended december . . .\nthe industrials sector tends to be highly cyclical , impacting companies operating in an array of areas such as building products , aerospace and defence . as such , the position a company hasread more . . ."]}
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", "topic": 19}], "title": "day pitney", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 21 day pitney reviews submitted anonymously by day pitney employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if day pitney is right for you .\nmany law firms offer the same range of services . what makes day pitney different ?\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at day pitney , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the day pitney company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at day pitney .\nfor more information about day pitney and its women working togethe r initiative , click here .\nlafiura : like pitney , day berry has demonstrated its commitment to the communities in which it practices . day berry is recognized throughout the state of connecticut for their support for the communities in which they operate - and day pitney will continue that tradition .\ni applied through college or university . the process took 3 + months . i interviewed at day pitney .\neditor : you both have new york city offices . how will the merger affect day pitney ' s practice there ?\nday pitney delivers an exceptional breadth and depth of experience across a wide range of industries critical to our clients ' interests .\nday pitney attorneys coordinate across offices and practices to provide our manufacturing and transportation clients with significant knowledge of the regulations and market experience .\nday pitney represents independent bank corp . in its merger agreement with mnb bancorp for rockland trust company to acquire the milford national bank and trust company\nlafiura : we at pitney have been very impressed with the diversity program at day berry . its status as a nationally recognized leader in diversity was one of the things that made day berry a very attractive merger partner .\npitney brings to the merged firm a number of outstanding practices that will enhance the attractiveness of day pitney to day berry clients . these include their public company practice , their securities work and their corporate m & a work . these are all things that we do , but pitney will bring tremendous depth to those areas where it is a real leader . in litigation , both pitney and day berry share a history of very strong and broad - based practices . with the way litigation is going now with our clients being confronted by huge cases , the added depth and geographic scope of day pitney resulting from the combined strength of two powerhouse litigation teams will be welcomed .\non june 27 , day pitney llp and the association of corporate counsel , northeast chapter \u2013 women ' s initiative co - hosted a second program ,\ntalking , walking , running \u2013 a call to action for women in the legal profession ,\nheld at day pitney ' s boston office .\nhow much do day pitney employees make ? glassdoor has salaries , wages , tips , bonuses , and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates .\nsicilian : i agree with everything dennis said . this merger is all about bringing better services to our clients in two ways - by offering greater geographic scope and by making available to them greater variety and depth in important practice areas . the merger with pitney brings to day pitney capabilities day berry lacked in two key practice areas that were much in demand by day berry clients - namely patent prosecution and traditional union focused labor services . although day berry has an extensive employment practice , including employment training , it had not had the labor capability that pitney offers and our clients need .\n\u00a9 2018 day pitney llp . all rights reserved . the information and materials available through this website are made available only in accordance with certain term and conditions . any information you submit while using this website will be treated in accordance with our privacy policy . a copy of day pitney ' s irs circular can also be found here .\njames duncan pitney served during wwii as a pilot in the pacific theater of war .\nabout day pitney day pitney llp is a full - service law firm with close to 300 attorneys in new jersey , connecticut , new york , boston and washington , dc . the firm offers clients strong corporate and litigation practices , with experience on behalf of large national and international corporations as well as emerging - and middle - market companies and individuals .\njames duncan pitney ( 1921 - 2005 ) j . duncan pitney , son of john ballantine pitney and francine williams pitney , brother of john williams pitney and husband of kathleen troast pitney , served during wwii in india , flying aviation gasoline into china . air crews flying heavily - loaded c - 46 transports faced the dangers of bad weather , high altitude and hostile enemy aircraft . duncan sketched and painted for most of his life . he was best known for his oil paintings of the sea , clouds and other natural subjects .\nday pitney llp is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked among the top 50 law firms in the national law journal ( nlj ) 500 : women ' s scorecard .\nday pitney ' s individual clients lawyers regularly work in collaboration with our corporate , employment , real estate , trial and environmental lawyers to achieve our clients ' individual and business objectives .\nfounded in 1986 to memorialize the contributions of our attorneys , past and present , to the legal communities and legal systems within which we work , the day pitney foundation receives charitable support from each of the current partners of day pitney llp . in addition , the foundation leverages significant pro bono participation in its projects and initiatives by attorneys both within and outside the firm .\nday pitney foundation sponsorship is in the form of grant support to other charitable organizations , \u201chands - on\u201d in - kind support or a combination of grant funding and in - kind support .\nall of the labor of day pitney llp personnel dedicated to foundation projects is donated . total hours volunteered by both legal and nonlegal staff average in excess of 2 , 000 annually . in addition to this support and the financial contributions made to the foundation by the partners of day pitney , the firm also gives back to our local communities in many other important ways . examples include :\nwwt - boston also recently presented the shelter with hundreds of personal - care items they collected . in honor of women ' s history month , day pitney ' s wwt collected personal care items , including soaps and shampoos , dental care products , socks , and hair accessories , for local women ' s charities during a month - long drive in march at all day pitney offices .\nday pitney is an east coast law firm with approximately 300 attorneys in 11 offices in boston , connecticut , florida , new jersey , new york and washington , d . c . day pitney provides unlimited access to partners and has cultivated a deep bench of knowledgeable and experienced attorneys in all practice areas . our lawyers work seamlessly across disciplines to guide our clients through the evolving legal landscape .\nat day pitney\u2019s venture law desk , we track the latest developments in venture law and cover events and news relevant to entrepreneurs and venture investors in the northeast and mid - atlantic regions and beyond .\nthe members of the jury will be allowed to take notes for their personal use only . notebooks will be issued at the beginning of each trial day and collected at the end of each trial day .\nmahlon pitney iii , son of henry cooper pitney and brother to j . o . h . pitney , also pursued a legal career . mahlon pitney served two terms in congress . following in his father\u2019s path , he rose to become a vice chancellor of the new jersey court and was later appointed the 65th justice of the us supreme court by president howard taft , serving from 1912 until 1922 .\nsicilian : new york city is also an ideal focus for day pitney ' s m & a practice . the greater capability in that practice that the merger provides will also contribute to the growth of that practice in the city .\nadd this blog to your feeds or click here to subscribe to e - mail updates containing news alerts , invitations and other information related to day pitney ' s emerging companies and venture finance and private equity and investment funds practices .\nday pitney\u2019s corporate , litigation , and trusts and estates attorneys represent a variety of clients from individuals to fortune 100 companies . the breadth and scope of our services to individual clients and families are among the most comprehensive in the country .\nday pitney attorneys have decades of trial experience , and possess the substantive depth to handle all types of trademark , copyright , false advertising , right of publicity and internet - related litigation , as well as disputes regarding intellectual property licensing agreements .\nthere is no substitute for access to hands - on , practical legal advice when you need it , especially coming from a lawyer who knows your business and your industry . day pitney general counsel services ( dpgc services ) adds to your management team an experienced legal counselor who has been in the business trenches , often in your industry . we have assembled a diverse team of day pitney general counsel ( your dpgc ) who have served in general counsel and senior legal positions and as owners and executives of private and public companies , funds , and investment banking firms . armed with this real - world industry experience , your dpgc will devote the time to learn your business and will be backed by the broad legal capabilities of day pitney .\njohn ballantine pitney ( 1892 - 1926 ) was a veteran of wwi , serving as a captain in the field artillary .\nmildred and richard loving civil rights award bernard kleina , housing advocate , activist and documentarian sara k . pratt , deputy assistant secretary for enforcement , u . s . department of housing and urban development edward m . kennedy legislative advocacy award raphael podolsky , legal assistance resource center george j . and patricia k . ritter pro bono awards bracewell & giuliani llp day pitney llp mccarter & english , llp special recognition day pitney llp robinson & cole llp foreclosure prevention volunteer recognition attorney bridget cusack attorney jose pol\nthe day pitney foundation\u2019s mission is to promote positive developments in the law , legal scholarship and legal education , locally , nationally and internationally , and also more generally to promote community education through financial contributions and the volunteer efforts of the firm and its personnel .\njohn ballantine ( 1851 ) this was the uncle of roberta a . ballantine who married j . o . h . pitney .\nlafiura : another advantage of the merger is to combine the strengths of both firms ' new york offices . the combined offices will have about 50 lawyers . day pitney will operate out of the space that pitney currently occupies at seven times square . we see the primary opportunities in new york city as being in the government investigations area , intellectual property ( including patent , trademark , and copyright litigation and prosecution ) , corporate work , and building on day berry ' s existing international wealth management and individual client practices .\n[ on - demand ] sponsored by : keeping up with case law is challenging . new opinions come out every day , and they\u2019re\u2026\nday pitney ' s residential real estate practice group focuses on real estate located in greenwich , ct , fairfield county , ct , westchester county , ny , and new york city . the group advises individual clients and developers on all aspects of residential real estate transactions .\nday pitney has announced the arrival of its summer associate class of 2017 . five law students are working as residents in the firm ' s hartford and stamford offices for 10 weeks . four others are working out of the firm ' s parsippany , new jersey , office .\nmahlon pitney headed the local militia and served with the morris county nj militia , fighting with general washington at the battle of long island .\nday pitney lawyers have extensive experience in guiding all types of covered entities and business associates through their obligations under the hipaa privacy , security and breach notification rules . our lawyers can provide useful tools and practical advice to address the spectrum of privacy and security concerns in today\u2019s challenging regulatory environment .\nin 1809 mahlon pitney received the farm , now 142 acres , from his father james ( 1722 - 1809 ) . mahlon pitney headed the local militia , served as a private in the morris county new jersey militia and fought with general washington in the battle of long island in 1776 .\nmildred and richard loving civil rights award nikole hannah - jones , investigative journalist for the new york times empowering communities awards connecticut students for a dream the open hearth george j . and patricia k . ritter pro bono awards dave elliott , day pitney ( in memoriam ) gordon & rees , llp\nthe merger also adds new practice areas our clients said they want and need . significant areas where day pitney will grow by being able to offer clients greater capacity include government investigations and white collar crime ; labor and employment ; employee benefits ; intellectual property , including trademark , copyright , and patent prosecution and litigation ; and individual client work such as trust and estate administration , international estate planning , business succession planning and related tax advice . and , day berry adds to our lineup of services the extensive capabilities of its national energy practice - which offers pitney clients an entirely new practice area .\nday pitney lawyers have the knowledge and experience to help financial institutions navigate through the complex maze of regulatory initiatives as they develop . we bring financial institution clients extensive experience not only with the state and federal legal and regulatory frameworks within which they operate , but also with the applicable regulatory bodies and agencies .\nday pitney has about 400 lawyers at nine offices in the eastern us - - five in connecticut and one each in massachusetts , new jersey , new york , and washington , dc . the firm serves regional , national , and international clients in a variety of practice areas , including business . . .\nthe day pitney trademark , copyright and advertising group recognizes that legal rights are only valuable if they are matched to a client ' s business objectives . our attorneys work collaboratively with each of our clients to learn the client ' s business goals and to develop an appropriate legal strategy based on those goals .\nthe complexity , expense and importance of insurance coverage and reinsurance disputes have never been more significant . these matters often involve high internal and external costs and present material risks . representing insurers and reinsurers in litigation , arbitration and regulatory proceedings has been a major focus of day pitney\u2019s practice for the last 50 years .\nmildred and richard loving civil rights award mayor toni harp , city of new haven empowering communities award independence unlimited george j . and patricia k . ritter pro bono awards paulann sheets , action advocacy , pc william goddard , day pitney llp eric wiechmann & james regan , mccarter & english llp tribute to david stowe\nday pitney ' s trusts and estates practice group provides the full range of services needed by individuals and their families as well as fiduciaries with respect to estate and transfer tax planning , business succession planning , administration of decedents ' estates , administration of trusts and guardianships , conservatorships and other matters relating to incapacity .\nany project that promotes positive developments in law , legal scholarship or legal education could become a day pitney foundation - sponsored initiative . generally , the foundation does not fund unsolicited grant proposals . however , ideas regarding possible future educational or consulting initiatives in keeping with the foundation\u2019s law - focused mission may be submitted to :\nday pitney ' s trusts and estates practice group provides the full range of services needed by individuals and their families as well as fiduciaries with respect to estate and transfer tax planning , business succession planning , administration of decedents ' estates , administration of trusts and guardianships , conservatorships , and other matters relating to incapacity .\nday pitney ' s social media task force is an interdisciplinary team composed of experienced , creative attorneys from our litigation , securities and regulatory compliance , intellectual property and employment practice areas . task force members work collaboratively with clients to learn their unique social media objectives and to provide holistic legal advice designed to meet those objectives .\neditor : there is a growing acceptance by corporate counsel that it is important for their company ' s outside legal representatives to reflect the composition of the community . therefore , in selecting outside counsel an increasing number of legal departments place emphasis on a law firm ' s dedication to diversity . how will day pitney stack up ?\nthe day pitney trusts and estates practice group is also different in that it works in collaboration with all of the firm ' s lawyers to provide whatever services are needed for our clients . for example , our corporate , employment , real estate , trial and environmental lawyers regularly provide advice with respect to legal issues relating to our clients and their business interests . when a client retains day pitney to advise on a matter encompassed within our group , he or she can be assured that all the resources of the firm will be available to provide whatever assistance is needed with respect to issues that arise in connection with the current engagement or in the future .\nday pitney ' s real estate , environmental , and land use lawyers have the experience to handle your transactional , litigation and regulatory matters . you are assured attention that meets , and even anticipates , your needs . our depth of bench and geographical reach provide an ability to deliver on this commitment in an efficient and comprehensive manner .\nday pitney ' s interdisciplinary life sciences and healthcare practice group represents a broad spectrum of healthcare , pharmaceutical , biotechnology , medical device , research and technology - related entities . many of our attorneys have backgrounds in the sciences , providing a foundation that allows us to offer informed advice and to react quickly to whatever issues may arise .\nday pitney ' s lawyers have extensive experience serving the unique needs of individuals and their families , fiduciaries , and a broad range of tax - exempt entities . we have one of the largest individual clients practices in the country , and our lawyers collectively have , hundreds of years of experience helping our clients plan for the future .\nday pitney provides comprehensive , client - focused legal and business solutions for emerging companies , professionals and investors in venture capital transactions . we represent clients regionally and nationally in all aspects of venture finance , calling on support , as needed , from lawyers in the firm\u2019s labor and employment , commercial litigation , intellectual property and tax practices .\nour mission is to work collaboratively and effectively with our clients to resolve complex legal challenges . we add value by combining innovation with knowledge and experience . since 1902 , day pitney has been helping clients in a wide range of industries thrive and prosper . we build long - lasting partnerships by listening to our clients and understanding their objectives .\njonathan ( 1721 - 1778 ) and james ( 1722 - 1809 ) pitney , brothers morris county tax records show a dwelling on the site as early as 1720 and a deed conveyed first to jonathan then to james pitney sometime between 1722 and 1760 . during the revolution , james and his family occupied the main dwelling . washington\u2019s headquarters were in nearby morristown , and wounded soldiers were treated at hilltop church , within a mile of pitney farm . washington\u2019s troops wintered in nearby jockey hollow on the wick family farm .\nday pitney ' s energy and utility lawyers utilize the full range of our firm\u2019s resources to meet the diverse needs of our clients . as required , we assemble teams of lawyers with experience in energy development and regulation , mergers , acquisitions and joint ventures , corporate , tax , finance , antitrust , litigation , real estate , and environmental law .\nsicilian : even though we ' re firmly grounded in the 21st century , we remain guided by the vision and principles of our founder , edward m . day . we continue in the spirit of mr . day ' s tireless contributions to the community , and his humanitarian works ( including a 1907 report to the general assembly which resulted in the enactment of the workmen ' s compensation act ) , via our extensive pro bono commitments , our women working together program , and the good works of the day , berry & howard foundation .\nday pitney\u2019s interdisciplinary healthcare and life sciences practice represents a broad spectrum of entities related to healthcare , pharmaceutical , biotechnology , medical device , research and technology . many of our attorneys have backgrounds in the sciences , providing a foundation that allows us to offer informed advice and to react quickly to whatever issues may arise . we differentiate ourselves by taking the initiative to become knowledgeable about our clients\u2019 businesses and to use that knowledge to create true partnerships . by virtue of our long - standing relationships , day pitney attorneys have deep experience in helping our life sciences and healthcare clients achieve their goals . we can draw upon our national and international network of professional relationships to assist our clients in virtually any jurisdiction around the world . < >\nthe day pitney post grant proceedings team is skilled at addressing the challenges faced in reexamination and review cases that often arise concurrently with litigation . when working with petitioners , our practitioners develop strategies to stay litigation pending resolution of reexamination or review , decrease damages exposure , improve claim construction and non - infringement postures , and improve the overall settlement and dispute resolution prospects .\njoseph s . watkins was the great grandson of mahlon pitney and the son of phebe pitney watkins ( who was the sister of henry cooper pitney ) . joseph was born in mendham in 1843 . he fought in the civil war , enlisting in 1861 and serving as a corporal in the 7th nj regiment . joseph died of wounds received in the battle of williamsburg on march 31 , 1862 at the age of 19 years . the record of this sad loss was etched in a windowpane at the farm by his mother and is still visible today .\nat day pitney , we believe in providing end - to - end service so our clients are able to confidently address data privacy and protection and cybersecurity risks before these risks ever materialize . we have the capability to cost - effectively review existing enterprise - wide data privacy and protection policies , design and implement new policies when warranted , and plan for the effective management of the crises ( and possibly litigation ) that might arise as a result of a data breach . drawing on our broad experiences in law , compliance , information technology , finance and public policy , day pitney ' s cybersecurity and data protection practice group is well - positioned to provide sound , innovative advice on continuously evolving cybersecurity and data privacy and protection issues across all business sectors .\nmildred and richard loving civil rights award attorney john p . relman , relman and dane llp pro bono awards day pitney llp mccarter & english llp pepe & hazard llp attorney john relman , relman and dane llp sidley austin llp the attorneys of the connecticut fair housing center\u2019s foreclosure pro bono panel speaker : john p . relman , \u201cforeclosure , integration and the future of the fair housing act\u201d\nday pitney ' s attorneys have significant experience representing private equity and venture capital funds in several capacities . in addition to our involvement forming venture capital funds , leveraged buyout ( lbo ) funds , real estate funds and many different kinds of hedge funds , the firm ' s attorneys have also represented institutional , individual investors , venture capital funds and family offices in connection with their strategic investment transactions .\nthe trial day begins at 9 : 30 and ends at 4 : 30 monday through friday . all matters other than the presentation of evidence which must be addressed outside the presence of the jury will be heard between 9 : 00 and 9 : 30 and between 4 : 30 and 5 : 00 . counsel are asked to be available in court at 8 : 30 each day of the trial .\nday pitney advises and represents leading public companies and financial institutions . our skilled securities practice draws on substantial experience and deep industry knowledge in counseling clients on matters ranging from regulatory compliance and governance to mergers and acquisitions and securities offerings . our attorneys are recognized for providing sophisticated , insightful and innovative advice on complex securities matters and effectively representing public and private companies , issuers , underwriters , market participants and banks .\nday pitney intellectual property attorneys approach matters holistically . whether you need help with a single mark or an entire portfolio , we know that your goal is to protect your brand . we understand that the goal of patent prosecution is not a blue ribbon , but a strategic asset for your company . every day , our intellectual property attorneys help clients acquire , secure , transfer , defend , enforce and understand their intellectual property rights . we prosecute patents and trademarks ; negotiate and draft agreements for the license and sale of intellectual property rights ; litigate intellectual property disputes in federal and state courts around the country , including before the international trade commission ( itc ) and the u . s . patent and trademark office ; and advise clients on the entire array of evolving intellectual property issues modern businesses confront , including workplace policies relating to internet access and use , social media , and privacy . the hallmark of day pitney attorneys in all of these endeavors is teamwork . our litigators , prosecutors and transactional lawyers work together to ensure that the ultimate goal is met : yours .\nthe legal challenges facing academic institutions are unique and can touch almost every corner of the law . day pitney attorneys have familiarity with those needs and handle a wide range of legal matters for clients at all levels of academic institutions and higher education , including primary schools , secondary schools , prep schools , parochial schools , large public and private universities , small independent colleges and universities , community colleges and institutions affiliated with higher education .\nday pitney ' s international trusts and estates attorneys are members of the individual clients department who focus on planning for u . s . citizens , non - u . s . citizens and multinational families with property and rights in more than one country . our lawyers strive to combine the highest level of tax planning with careful attention to non - tax issues that promote family harmony and long - term successful stewardship of family assets .\nday pitney\u2019s skilled appellate lawyers handle complex appeals and proceedings across the country in any court including the u . s . supreme court , every u . s . court of appeals and the highest courts in several states . clients turn to us for our knowledge and experience in the u . s . courts of appeals for the first , second , and third circuits and appeals courts in massachusetts , connecticut , new jersey and new york .\nthe other thing that this merger does is bring together two firms that have traditionally been leaders in their markets . day , berry and howard is one of the oldest , largest , and most respected firms in connecticut with a hundred year history there that matches pitney hardin ' s equally long history in new jersey . the lawyers in both firms share a deep commitment to their clients and dedication to hard work and teamwork to achieve quality results .\nevolving regulatory and market conditions have placed unique and complex demands on healthcare providers , hospitals , physicians and insurers . from delivery system changes resulting from the affordable care act ( aca ) and other initiatives to improve care while reducing costs , to regulatory scrutiny over data security and privacy , to the challenges of integrating clinical provider networks , day pitney\u2019s healthcare lawyers have the critical skills to respond quickly to all of our clients\u2019 legal and regulatory obstacles .\njohn williams pitney was lost in wwii during the battle of guadalcanal in 1942 on the uss juneau , the same vessel on which the five sullivan brothers lost their lives . john was posthumously awarded the purple heart for valor .\non may 15 , ten women from day pitney ' s women working together ( wwt ) group in boston underwrote , cooked and served dinner for nearly 150 women at rosie ' s place . rosie ' s place was founded in 1974 as the first women ' s shelter in the united states . everyone present was grateful for the invaluable services that rosie ' s place provides , including a soup kitchen , food pantry , homeless shelter and computer education courses .\nour commitment to the battered women ' s legal advocacy project is an example of our dedication to these projects . in 1992 , two pitney hardin partners founded a joint program with the morris county bar association and the new jersey battered women ' s service , inc . since the start , we have administered the program and have assigned volunteer attorneys , including many from pitney hardin , to represent over 1 , 400 victims in obtaining final restraining orders against their abusers .\nour clients say day pitney\u2019s mergers and acquisitions team is \u201cunmatched in their dedication and responsiveness\u201d and have told chambers usa that we pride ourselves on maintaining \u201ca deep understanding of their business . \u201d we serve as counsel on all aspects of middle - market transactions . we advise targets , acquirers and investment banks in both the fast - paced public company mergers and acquisitions practice and the more laborious private m & a that includes the often hotly disputed working capital adjustment and indemnification caps .\nin the rapidly evolving life sciences and healthcare industry , day pitney offers full , integrated services to address regulatory compliance , corporate and business , transactional , litigation , labor , employment and benefits , intellectual property , financial services , environmental , real estate , and tax needs . so whether you\u2019re in the business of biotechnology , nanotechnology , pharmaceuticals , medical devices , instrumentation and equipment , healthcare services , software , or support any of the foregoing , we can help every step of the way . < >\nmany large law firms have an individual clients practice that functions mainly as a service practice . their depth of experience is limited . day pitney has more than 60 lawyers who work full time in our trusts and estates practice group . our lawyers are supported by a staff of more than 30 paralegal specialists . together , we have literally hundreds of years of experience advising individuals and their families , as well as individual and professional fiduciaries , with respect to the full range of matters encompassed within our group .\nkaiser represents startup ventures to fortune 500 companies on the range of corporate , venture capital , contract , and intellectual property issues that confront businesses . beginning his career with pryor cashman , sherman & flynn llp , he later joined day pitney llp , where he handled licensing , trademark , copyright , and contractual issues for companies such as microsoft and utc . he also clerked at the united states court of international trade , where he handled multibillion dollar anti - dumping claims involving importation of technology - related goods .\nwarren postman , a former jones day associate and justice david souter law clerk , had held litigation roles at the u . s . chamber since 2014 . his partnership at keller lenkner puts him on the plaintiffs side advocating for class actions , not fighting them .\ndr . jonathan pitney , left mendham in 1819 and rode horseback into southern new jersey to set up his medical practice , settling in absecon . his visits to absecon island convinced him that the island had the climate ideal for a health resort . with foresight , he declared that only a railroad was needed to make the island bloom . people were skeptical of the doctor\u2019s talk of a prosperous \u201cbathing village\u201d and branded his railroad the \u201crailroad to nowhere . \u201d undaunted , dr . pitney was instrumental in convincing the municipal authorities that a railroad to the beach at a small settlement named atlantic city would be beneficial . in 1851 , dr . pitney wrote the first draft of a railroad company charter and in march 1852 , new jersey granted the camden and atlantic railroad company a charter to operate a railroad to atlantic city . true to the promise of dr . jonathan pitney , the railroad created a land boom . most of all , the railroad brought atlantic city within the reach of philadelphians , who no longer needed to endure an all day ride in an open stage coach to reach a bathing beach . he has been affectionately referred to as the founder and \u201cfather of atlantic city . \u201d his home still exists on shore road . recently refurbished , it operates today as a bed and breakfast .\nday pitney ' s partners are regularly asked to serve as trustees or co - trustees of trusts established by clients who desire continued involvement of their legal counsel in the stewardship of family wealth , in accordance with their wishes as memorialized in the trust documents . in all cases where a partner serves as a trustee , we work with an independent investment advisor to achieve prudent and effective asset management by establishing and monitoring investment goals , cash requirements , and asset allocation in accordance with the policies and procedures of our trust oversight committee .\nat day pitney client - focused thinking means continually striving for new ways to exceed our clients ' expectations . our client service steering committee is responsible for identifying ways to improve client services firm - wide and implementing the changes necessary to add real value for our clients . day pitney firmly believes that\nthe client knows best\nand , to that end , we always welcome their views on how to improve the quality and effectiveness of the firm ' s services . the committee also advises firm personnel on how to engage in client - focused thinking and utilize\nclient service\nbest practices to strengthen relationships and collaboration with their colleagues within the firm . employees who demonstrate excellent service or present good ideas for achieving service goals receive awards in recognition of their contributions . of course , the efficiencies that we realize from our internal service programs translate into better value for our clients , as well , and better value for our clients drives our continued success . client service done right is a virtuous circle , and it ' s at the heart of everything we do .\nday pitney ' s private companies practice group renders services to closely held and family businesses . these services include : formation of corporations , partnerships and limited liability companies ; llc operating agreements , stockholder agreements and partner agreements ; employee compensation agreements , benefit plans and stock option plans ; acquisitions and divestitures of businesses and product lines ; debt and equity financing ; commercial contracts ; trademark , patent and intellectual property advice , including licensing ; real estate purchases , leases and financing ; succession planning and related estate planning ; litigation and alternative means of dispute resolution .\nour team of tax - exempt organizations and charitable giving attorneys collaborates across other day pitney practice groups to advise on contractual matters ; corporate governance ; mergers , acquisitions and affiliations ; employment matters ; and governmental regulation , including healthcare regulations , intellectual property issues , environmental issues , international issues , real estate transactions , litigation and tax , among other matters . most important , with more than 50 lawyers in our trusts and estates practice group , we routinely advise our individual clients on charitable giving , so we have a strong perspective as to how both donors and organizations work .\nin the rapidly evolving life sciences industry , day pitney offers full , integrated services to address corporate , transactional , litigation , intellectual property , labor , employment and benefits , financial services , environmental , real estate , regulatory , and tax needs . so , whether you\u2019re in the business of biotechnology , nanotechnology , pharmaceuticals , medical devices , research and development , instrumentation and equipment , healthcare services , or software , or you support any of the foregoing , we can help every step of the way . our clients place a premium on forging partnerships and have recognized our dedication to client service and attention to detail .\nclients seeking to license their technology and business process advancements rely on day pitney for its extensive experience in patent prosecution , opinion , counseling and transactional services including due diligence involving patent issues . we ensure that our clients are provided with the legal counsel and strategic thinking to further their business objectives . our clients range from fortune 500 companies to start - ups , and are engaged in such diverse industries as manufacturing , packaging , information services , software , high - technology research and development , pharmaceuticals , publishing , retail sales , telecommunications , financial services , banking , insurance , health care , utilities , advertising and media\nas part of your digital membership , you can sign up for an unlimited number of a wide range of complimentary newsletters . visit your my account page to make your selections . get the timely legal news and critical analysis you cannot afford to miss . tailored just for you . in your inbox . every day .\nmanaging partner : thomas d goldberg number of partners : 134 number of attorneys : 289 day pitney llp is a full - service law firm with close to 300 attorneys in boston , connecticut , florida , new jersey , new york , and washington , dc . the firm offers clients strong corporate and litigation practices , with experience on behalf of large national and international corporations as well as emerging and middle - market companies . with one of the largest individual clients practices in the country , the firm also has extensive experience helping individuals and their families as well as businesses , fiduciaries and tax - exempt entities plan for the future .\njust as significantly , the lawyers in our trusts and estates practice group consider themselves part of a team that works together to produce the best , most practical results for our clients . our lawyers regularly consult with one another to take advantage of our collective experience to provide the benefits of the group ' s knowledge to address any particular situation . the partners and counsel in our group have been practicing in our field for an average of more than 20 years . when a client consults with a day pitney trusts and estates lawyer , he or she receives the benefit of not only that lawyer ' s knowledge and experience but the benefits of a collective group effort over many years to provide cutting - edge yet practical and results - oriented solutions to legal problems .\nthe court will issue a scheduling order notifying the parties of the deadline for filing the joint trial memorandum and the jury selection or court trial date . evidence will proceed in the month the jury is selected . counsel shall be prepared to commence evidence on any day during the month of jury selection . specific dates for the presentation of evidence will be designated following submission of the parties\u2019 joint trial memorandum .\nshawn wooden is a partner at day pitney llp in hartford , conn . , where he works in the firm\u2019s private equity and investment funds practice . he also serves as the president of the hartford city council . mr . wooden was recognized as a \u201csuper lawyer\u201d by super lawyers magazine . he was named one of the \u201ctwenty - five investment professionals to watch\u201d by pensions and investments magazine and one of hartford county\u2019s \u201cforty under 40\u201d business leaders by the hartford business journal . he was presented with the alumni medal of excellence by trinity college and named one of the state\u2019s \u201c100 most influential blacks\u201d by the naacp . wooden has a bachelor\u2019s degree from trinity college and a law degree from new york university school of law . he is admitted to practice law in connecticut , new york and washington , d . c .\na recent example or our pro bono commitment arose in the unusual context of a death penalty case in which the defendant , michael ross , sought to waive his appellate rights and proceed to execution . there was a question raised as to whether he was competent and whether the waiver was voluntary . the court appointed day berry to serve as special counsel to the court to advocate the position that mr . ross was not competent and that the waiver was not voluntary . we were proud to have been selected by the court to protect its interests in a fair outcome . after an exhaustive investigation and five days of hearings in which the day berry team called nine witnesses , cross - examined two opposing expert witnesses , and mounted vigorous arguments , the court found mr . ross competent . at the conclusion of the day berry team ' s work , which drew on the efforts of several lawyers in the public defender ' s office who had worked on the ross case for over two decades , the chief public defender of connecticut remarked that\nthe collaborative effort between public defenders and members of the private bar under such challenging circumstances was truly one of the connecticut bar ' s finest moments .\nthis is an example of the dozens and dozens of kinds of things that we do .\nsome years ago , several of our partners were involved in creating what was then known as the connecticut lawyers group . this is a group of lawyers from law firms and corporate law departments that are dedicated to making their organizations attractive to minorities and recruiting minority lawyers . day berry provided the first office location for the executive director of that organization and provided her with administrative support . we also contribute to a variety of minority bar associations .\nday berry has a number of special programs within the firm to assure that minority lawyers receive support and encouragement . our minority mentoring program encourages every minority lawyer in the firm to have a member of our executive committee serve as his or her mentor . we also have regular meetings with minority lawyers that allow us to address a wide range of issues of concern and also serve to develop ideas and approaches to improve our recruiting and retention . these meetings also alert the firm to any special needs of minorities within the firm .\nlafiura : pitney also invests its time , talent , energy , and enthusiasm in providing a broad range of services to groups and communities in need . our involvement in pro bono publico projects is long - standing , and our lawyers and staff take pride in the broad range of people we help . some of our larger pro bono projects include : the battered women ' s legal advocacy project ; the lawyer ' s committee for human rights asylum program ; the court - appointed special advocate program ; and the new york appellate defender program .\nmahlon pitn ey ii ( 1795 - 1863 ) in 1834 mahlon willed the farm to his son , mahlon pitney ii who lived on the property until his own death in 1863 . mahlon ii married lucetta cooper from one of the leading families of chester . although mahlon was a farmer , he also had a wide range of other business interests . the farm had a distillery where apples were turned into applejack . on mendham mountain , trees were cut to make charcoal that fueled a bloomery forge where wrought iron was made from iron ore from dover and transported by wagon to markets in newark , elizabeth and new york city . he developed the first aqueduct in town and in later life was sought out by many in the community for his good counsel on issues both public and private .\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 - client ' relationship .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nchristopher f . droney was born in hartford , connecticut on june 22 , 1954 . he attended the public schools in west hartford and then graduated\nfrom the college of the holy cross , where he also played lacrosse . among his academic awards at holy cross was his election to alpha sigma nu , the national jesuit honor society .\nwhile in college , droney spent a semester as an intern for the u . s . house of representatives committee on education and labor , chaired by the legendary carl d . perkins of kentucky . during that time , droney attended the first state of the union address by president gerald r . ford , following the resignation of president richard m . nixon for the watergate scandal .\ndroney graduated from the university of connecticut school of law in 1979 , where he was a notes and comments editor of the connecticut law review .\ndroney then went into the private practice of law in hartford and became a partner in the firm of reid & riege , p . c . , and specialized in trial work , including trials as a criminal justice act panel member .\nat the same time , droney became active in connecticut politics . he was elected mayor of west hartford at the age of 31 , the youngest mayor in the town\u2019s history . he also was a member of the connecticut democratic state central committee , chaired the al gore for president campaign in connecticut in 1988 , and was a delegate for bill clinton at the democratic national convention in new york city in 1992 .\nfollowing the election of president clinton , droney was appointed united states attorney for the district of connecticut . he concentrated the efforts of the united states attorney\u2019s office on gang violence in hartford , new haven , and bridgeport , and received numerous community and law enforcement awards for those efforts . in 1996 , he addressed president clinton and attorney general janet reno in the east room of the white house on strategies to address gang violence .\nas united states attorney , judge droney personally tried cases , including one involving the ku klux klan . he also argued appeals before the court of appeals for the second circuit on the constitutionality of the violence against women act , the child support recovery act , and the national firearms act . droney was also a member of attorney general reno\u2019s advisory committee of united states attorneys .\nin 1997 , judge droney was appointed by president clinton as a district judge for the district of connecticut . he served as a district judge for 14 years .\nin 2011 , president barack obama appointed judge droney to the court of appeals for the second circuit , to the seat previously held by judge guido calabresi . judge droney was confirmed by the senate unanimously , as he had been for united states attorney and district judge .\njudge droney has received numerous awards , including the university of connecticut school of law distinguished graduate award , the connecticut law review award , and an honorary degree from the university of connecticut ."]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "sri thenandal films", "paragraphs": ["sri thenandal films films produce seven films at a time - video in dinamalar dated january 1st 2018 .\natlee | samantha ruth prabhu | sri thenandal films for action . . . ,\nfans have gone crazy ever since sri thenandal films released vijay starrer ' mersal ' . the ceo of sri thenandal films , hema rukmani had become the . . .\nmersal official theme music 1080p hd | ar rahman | sri thenandal films | vijay theme song leaked .\nsri thenandal films , estd in 1976 , is a renowned and successful production house & distribution company based in tamil nadu .\npeople looking for online information on baahubali 2 , sangamithra , sri thenandal films , vijay 61 will find this news story useful .\ntheatre owner association members speech at mersal audio launch on sri thenandal films . mersal movie starring thalapathy vijay and directed by atlee .\nsri thenandal films is also having two more horror films and a war flick to their kitty , nayanthara\u2019s maya pa . vijay\u2019s strawberry and anushka shetty\u2019s rudhramadevi . in pic : thenandal murali ( extreme right ) with anushka shetty\nmurali ramaswamy and hema rukmani speech at mersal audio launch on sri thenandal films . mersal movie starring thalapathy vijay and directed by atlee .\nsri thenandal films is a leading tamil film production & distribution house headed by mr . murali ramaswamy , son of veteran dir mr . ramanarayan .\ndhanush will be acting under sri thenandal films production along with his current projects vada chennai & ennai nokki payum thotta . # cineupdates w\u2026 | pinteres\u2026\nnow the latest information is that sri thenandal films have procured the theatrical rights of the film from sr prabhu who originally produced maya under potential studios .\nvijay is mersal says kajal aggarwal in an rapid fire interview on sri thenandal films . kajal aggarwal also shares her fitness secret and her fashion icon .\nparthiban mass speech at mersal audio launch on sri thenandal films . mersal movie starring thalapathy vijay and directed by atlee . mersal will have the . . .\nmersal 2 is on says the producer of mersal movie hema rukmani in her interview on sri thenandal films . hema rukmani also share more secrets about . . .\nmersal audio launch full video on sri thenandal films . mersal movie starring thalapathy vijay and directed by atlee . mersal will have the mozart of madras . . .\nthe past few days there is a huge buzz around kollywood regarding sri thenandal films ' 100th project directed by sundar c . the team is getting some top . . .\nvijay full speech at mersal audio launch on sri thenandal films . vijay began his speech by thanking the cast and crew of mersal . recently , vijay received flak . . .\nthenandal films , a well - known production and distribution company is entering the theatre field . its first tamil play is \u2018chillu , ' which thenandal films is producing in collaboration with shraddha and krea , a u . s . \u2013based theatre group .\niravaakaalam tamil movie official teaser # 1 featuring sj surya , wamiqa gabbi and sshivada exclusively on sri thenandal films . ' there are no rewards or punishments , only consequences ' iravaakaalam . . .\nsri thenandal films ' ' mersal promo ' ' cast - vijay , vadivelu , sathyaraj , samantha , kajal , nithya direction - atlee music - a . r rahman watch official promo . . .\nriding on the success of movies like jurassic park , godzilla , king kong , lord of the rings , harry potter , the recent dragon - d , narnia and iron man , sri thenandal films , a leading distributor of dubbed hollywood films has big plans for this film .\nand atlee join together for another movie . the production company is going to be thenandal films production . vijay said readily okay after knowing that atlee is . . .\nthere were reports doing the rounds that vijay will be seen playing triple roles , belonging to three different religions - - hindu , christian and muslim . another interesting buzz in the tinsel town is the film\u2019s producers sri thenandal films are in talks with gv films to acquire the title rights of mani ratnam\u2019s yesteryear classic thalapathy starring rajinikanth and mammootty .\nthis film which is now dubbed in tamil with the title marma desam has lot of graphic and thriller scenes . this film is being released on april 2nd on behalf of sri thenandal films by ramanarayanan . this film is being released on 3 d and 2 d formats .\nas of now , kanchana 2 , demonte colony and baahubali were big hits for sri thenandal films and it looks like they are going to snap all the potential horror films out there in kollywood . the latest film which is procured by the distribution house is sibiraj\u2019s jackson durai . the film has sathyaraj playing a ghost and the teaser got good reception among horror movie lovers .\nvijay\u201d and atlee kumar are working together for the second time after \u201c theri . \u201d the film is yet to be titled . \u201c a r rahman\u201d composes the music and sri thenandal . . .\nthe latest official announcement has come from the prestigious production house , sri thenandal films , that they will be releasing baahubali 2 in chennai and chengalpet areas . the tweet came from their official handle , which read ,\nwe are very happy to be associated with the release of the highly expected # baahubali2 for the key areas of city & chengelpet .\nit should be noted that sri thenandal films is involved in the production of two biggies , vijay 61 and sundar . c ' s sangamithra . they will also be releasing mani ratnam ' s kaatru veliyidai , which is gearing up for the release on april 7th .\nlate ramanarayanan ' s thendandal films have a legacy of releasing horror and supernatural films in kollywood , last year alone the production house released two horror movies , aranmanai and pisaasu which were smash hits at the box office .\nthe cause of the girl child is dear to me . sri is the best platform to condemn female foeticide : manasa joshi\nthe other shows are sponsored by kartik fine arts , brahma gana sabha , narada gana sabha and sri parthasarathy swami sabha .\nan official release from thenandal confirms the news stating that the release date of ' oru naal koothu ' will be announced soon .\nsri thenandal films , one of the prestigious banners in the tamil film industry has bagged the distribution rights of director ss rajamouli\u2019s baahubali : the conclusion for an undisclosed record price . now , they will be distributing the movie across the key areas in chennai and chengalpet . baahubali : the conclusion is in post - production and is expected to be released worldwide on april 28 . the trailer launch is slated to happen on march 16 .\nsangamithra movie dropped ? . we have to wait for the official announcement from thenandal studios limited . sangamithra movie is an indian epic historical . . .\nsangamithra movie dropped ? . we have to wait for the official announcement from thenandal studios limited . sangamithra movie is an indian epic historical . . . .\nproducer rama narayanan taught tamil cinema to make a commercial in a very low budget and earn good money . the principle of the film is the concept of sri . . .\npush aeon consortium formed by push motion picture company & aeon entertainment aims at investing rs 100 crore in production and distributions of films in four south indian languages this year .\nthenandal has also acquired the distribution rights of g . v . prakash kumar and kriti karbandhana starrer ' bruce lee ' directed by prashanth pandiraj . the film is still under progress .\npodhuvaga emmanasu thangam tamil movie lyrical video songs exclusively on sri thenandal films . podhuvaga emmanasu thangam is an upcoming tamil action comedy film starring udhayanidhi stalin and nivetha pethuraj in lead roles , music composed by d imman , written and directed by thalapathy prabhu , produced by n ramasamy , hema rukmani under the banner thenandal studio limited . podhuvaga emmanasu thangam also stars parthiban and soori among others . tracklist : - song : summa irukkurathu lyrics : yugabharathi singers : deepak music : d imman song : ammani lyrics : yugabharathi singers : diluckshan jeyaratnam , shashaa tirupati music : d imman song : ennaanu solveno lyrics : yugabharathi singers : sathyaprakash , vandana srinivasan music : d imman song : singakutty lyrics : yugabharathi singers : rajaganapathy , niranjana ramanan music : d imman song : pachi paranthiruchi lyrics : yugabharathi singers : mannargudi ramesh music : d imman\nif you are under 13 or above 13 and pretty intoxicated , you\u2019ll enjoy d - war . if you are a seriously dedicated fan of all kinds of brainless action films , you\u2019ll enjoy d - war .\nafter the unanimously acclaimed ' visaranai ' , actor dinesh ' s upcoming release will be ' oru naal koothu ' directed by nelson venkateshan . the film has been produced by j . selvakumar under the kenanya films banner . the film stars miya george and nivetha pethuraj as female leads .\nfive years back ang lee ' s hulk was a failure in tamil nadu like in the rest of the world , as it lacked the required amount of techno thrills and had a confusing storyline . this time around a commercial director louis letterier , known for his action adventure films like transporter 1 and 2 , which were super hits in the state , will be calling the shots .\nvallavanukkum vallavan tamil movie audio songs . vallavanukkum vallavan ft . bobby simha , sshivada , pooja devariya and karunakaran . music composed by raghu dixit , directed by vijay tesingu and produced by n . ramasamy , sathees sundaraj and bobby simha . vallavanukkum vallavan movie also stars napoleon , anandaraj , appukutty and anthony daasan among others . song : oorumona orathula singer : anthonydasan lyrics : anthonydasan music : ajesh director : vijay tesingu song : karakudike rani singer : apoorva sridhar lyrics : na muthukumar music : raghu dixit director : vijay tesingu song : koluse sol koluse singer : nagul abyangar , manasi mahadevan lyrics : na muthukumar music : raghu dixit director : vijay tesingu song : nallavanukkum nallavenda singer : anthonydasan lyrics : anthonydasan music : raghu dixit director : vijay tesingu song : saadhu mirandal singer : sairavi lyrics : vijay tesingu music : raghu dixit director : vijay tesingu vallavanukkum vallavan tamil movie cast and crew : actors : bobby simha , sshivada , pooja devariya , napoleon , karunakaran , anandaraj , appukutty and anthony daasan . director : vijay tesingu music : raghu dixit cinematography : padmesh editor : vivek harshan producer : n . ramasamy , sathees sundaraj , bobby simha banner : sri thenandal films , assault production\nis slowly but steadily turning out to be the number one production house and distributors in tamil nadu . almost all their releases in 2015 have reaped gold at the box office .\nwe also hear that the distribution house in talks to snap srikanth and raai lakshmi\u2019s upcoming horror movie , sowcarpettai .\nthe tamil version of the film is all set to turn the box office green . toi takes a look at the big picture .\ntwo weeks after its international release , paramount pictures comic book fantasy the incredible hulk and its tamil dubbed version pachaimanithan is releasing this friday across tamil nadu .\neric bana has been replaced by the more agile looking , macho , edward norton as the hero . the story is about the good guy , hulk , who triumphs over abomination . this time the director has made the movie racy and crispy , with a running time of only 1 hour 55 minutes .\na trade show of the incredible hulk held last week in chennai had the local distributors raving about it . in the first film the hulk was 15 feet tall , while in part two he is only 9 feet tall , which is closer to his comic book counterpart ' s height of seven feet and making it believable to the audiences .\nthe climax scene played out in the streets of new york is one of the highlights of the film . and this hulk is not a sequel to ang lee ' s version , the studio spokesperson says ,\nthis is a ' reboot ' of the hulk movie franchise , much like batman begins was to the batman film franchise .\nthe $ 150 million budgeted extravaganza is said to have awesome special effects .\nthe fx thrills were carried out by industrial light & magic , the famous special effects company , and it is sure to hook the audience .\nmeanwhile the film has opened to a huge welcome at the us box - office , grossing nearly $ 75 million in its first week , and the critics too have liked it with most of them saying it is\nthrilling and wholly entertaining and positively credible .\ncertainly , ' enough action to keep the popcorn crackling ' .\nhe has just 2 weeks left & i need rs . 5 . 5 lakh to save him .\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\netimes is an entertainment , tv & lifestyle industry ' s promotional website and carries advertorials and native advertising .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 bennett , coleman & co . ltd . all rights reserved .\nthe play , a futuristic science fiction , is written by the era murukan , while dheepa ramanujam from krea will direct the play . art director selva ( \u2018madarasapattinam\u2019 and \u2018purampokku\u2019 sets ) is designing the sets , and kavita baliga , teaching at km conservatory , is composing the music . preethi kanthan is designing the costume . this is the first time several film technicians are collaborating with a theatre group .\n\u2018 chillu\u2019 will be staged on september 10 , 11 , 12 and 13 , 7 p . m . , at narada gana sabha , alwarpet . a special \u2018by invite\u2019 show has been planned for sept 12 , 4 p . m .\nviu is an ott video service with more than 30 million downloads across 15 markets including hong kong , singapore , malaysia , india , indonesia , the philippines , thailand . . .\nin a small korean village , five hundred years ago , a girl with divine powers was born carrying the emblem of snake on its left hand shoulders . the heavens sent the protector and his dependent haram , to ensure that when the time came this girl should be peacefully sacrificed to the pre - determined imuki rudra . the protector vigorously trained haram as a knight , to be prepared for the eventual day when the girl would be delivered to the imuki rudra snake . the day the evil snake , morahi and his army destroyed girl\u2019s village . the protector instructs haram to take her to imuki rudra .\nthe young girl and her knight would then fulfill the giant\u2019s serpent\u2019s destiny by giving it the power to save the world and become a heavenly dragon . by this time , after spending several years together , haram and the girl had fallen in love . unable to sacrifice their love to the benevolent imuki rudra they jumped to their deaths together in each other\u2019s arms . the imuki rudra destiny was unfulfilled and he would have to wait another five hundred years until the next girl possessing divine power appears .\nsouth korea has been trying to do a hollywood for long . this time , it comes a bit close , especially in terms of special effects . prolonged shots a giant monster slithering across the landscape of los angeles , guzzling cars , buildings and humans isn\u2019t quite jurassic park , godzilla or king kong . nevertheless , it isn\u2019t tacky at all and does manage to make you slide back in your seats a bit to avoid the snaky - tongued serpent lunging across the screen .\nnayanthara has finished shooting for her horror movie maya and the post production work including graphics is currently under progress .\nmaya also has aari of nedunchalai fame playing the male lead while newcomer ashwin has directed the film .\nwould you like to make this site your homepage ? it ' s fast and easy . . .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nrknagar will show me in a different light\n. today dtnext @ anjenakirti @ thenandalfilms @ vp _ offl @ muraliramasamy4 @ hemarukmani1 @ premgiamaren @ vmuralee31 @ sureshchandraa @ glamour _ sathya urltoken\n# mersal # tamilnadu ' s top hashtags . today the hindu . # mersalpride @ thenandalfilms @ muraliramasamy4 @ hemarukmani1 @ atlee _ dir @ actorvijay @ vijayfansclub @ vijayfanstn @ vijayfanstrends @ vijayfansuk @ vijayfansrecord urltoken\n# mersal was the most popular hashtag on @ twitter in 2017 . # thalapathy # tsl @ thenandalfilms @ hemarukmani1 @ muraliramasamy4 happy to be part of this wonderful project , which keeps creating history and talked about throughout the world for various reasons\ngreat news for all anbaana thalapathy vijay fans ! ! !\nmersal\nhas been announced the most trending hashtag of 2017 on twitter by @ taranjeet24 , country director . # mersal # thalapathyvijay # thalapathy # vijay # vanakkamtwitter # zeetamil # \u0bae\u0bc6\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0b9a\u0bb2\u0bcd urltoken\n. @ poetpaavijay1 has a special wish for # thalapathy @ actorvijay . watch it here ! # hbdthalapathyvijay # tslwishesthalapathy urltoken\n4 years of his godly presence and blessings from above have kept us going . our thoughts are with our dear director ramanarayanan . @ hemarukmani1 @ muraliramasamy4 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 - 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brand to cater the small tier ii & iii markets as part of its strategy to serve the consumer at every price point .\na fund manager with one of the biggest private equity funds has moved to singapore , ostensibly to start his own venture . the real reason is said to be tax planning .\ni met the up chief minister adityanath today and demanded a ban on the film padmaavat , karni sena patron lokendra singh kalvi told reporters after a 20 - minute meeting with adityanath .\nthe south asian countries are free to have ties with any country including china , india ' s ambassador in beijing bambawale said .\nin an era of fake news and views , facts are figments of the imagination . as the release of padmaavat draws near , let\u2019s imagine some facts .\nthe 94 - minute film , which had its world premiere at the cannes film festival last may , is built on testimonies of former rebels .\nthe yogi government has taken up several developmental programmes for the entire braj area spread over 150 km , comprising goverdhan , barsana , gokul , mathura and vrindavan .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 bennett , coleman & co . ltd . all rights reserved . for reprint rights : times syndication service\nwe want all telugu guys to support our thalapathy vijay show your love . . # astonishingtelugufloft61at1pm # adhirindhi\n# adirindi means stunning and super # mersal telugu poster . . titled as # adhirindi in telugu # thalapathy61 # vijay # allthebestfrommaheshfans\ndhilluku dhuddu tamil movie official trailer and lyrical videos in hd starring santhanam , shanaya , mottai rajendran , karunas in lead roles . dhilluku dhuddu is directed by rambhala . produced by n ramasamy . music composed thaman ss . dhilluku dhuddu movie also stars saurabh shukla , anandaraj , singamuthu , t . m . karthik , lollu sabha manohar . dhilluku dhuddu tamil movie cast & crew : actors : santhanam , shanaya , mottai rajendran , karunas , saurab shukla and others music : ss thaman director : rambhala cinematography : deepak kumar padhy editor : gopi krishna project designer : raj narayanan producer : n ramasamy\ndhilluku dhuddu | official trailer hd | santhanam | rambhala | n . ramasamy | thaman ss\ndhilluku dhuddu | official teaser | santhanam | rambhala | n . ramasamy | thaman ss\non thursday , a still from vijay\u2019s next film was leaked online , prompting the production house behind his 61st film to request fans to maintain secrecy and not divulge important elements of the film .\nproducers of tamil superstar vijay\u2019s forthcoming big budget action entertainer with director atlee have requested fans to maintain secrecy and not to divulge important elements of the film . on thursday , a still from the film was leaked online . an official statement from the production house read : \u201cthalapathy 61 is a big film with a lot of effort taken . with false news and surprise elements being leaked is not good for the film . request you all to wait for official confirmation from the production house . lots of surprise elements await ilayathalapathy fans . \u201d\npresently , the team is shooting scenes featuring vijay in binny mills , chennai . \u201cin april , the team will leave to the uk and then to the us to shoot important sequences , \u201d says a source close to the team . the source also adds that ar rahman is yet to start working on the songs of the film as the composer is busy with two biggies - - 2 . o and kaatru veliyidai with shankar and mani ratnam respectively .\nthe yet - untitled film also has a promising list of actors including samantha , nithya menon , kajal , sj suryah , sathyaraj and vadivelu .\nkadaikutty singham trailer : karthi starrer is a rural entertainer about caste politics . watch video\nsign up and get access to some cool features . create watchlists , check in at movies , rate them or even write whole reviews ! you can also share literally everything on moviebuff with your friends , enemies , frenemies , family , babysitter or pets . is that enough incentive for you ?\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ns . s . rajamouli ' s epic drama baahubali 2 is just a month and a few days away from its theatrical release , and the trailer will be out on march 16th .\nvijay 61 | europian crush : vivegam , vijay 61 and more . . . - slideshow\n\u00a9 cinando ( 2018 ) . com all rights reserved . 3 . 0 . 0 . 0 - soif\nwe worked hard to enhance your user experience and bring you a modernized version of the premier network for film professionals .\nopen the \u2018my cinando\u2019 dropdown menu in the right corner of your screen to access your favorite cinando features . update your information under the \u2018manage my data\u2019 section .\n> > baahubali 2 is first indian film to receive this new . . .\ngalatta is your news , entertainment , music fashion website . we provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from the entertainment industry .\nyou can update your channel preference from the settings menu in the header menu .\nthe film received u / a certificate from censor board but the team approached the revising committee in mumbai and achieved the u rating .\ninterestingly g . v . prakash is the music composer of ' visaranai ' starring dinesh in lead role .\nkarthik - 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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 - table operation to 200 in quick time .\nthe hotel has also built a small exclusive casino on a higher floor for special guests . the presidential suites at the hotel come with special plunge pools tucked away from the view of the rest of the hoi polloi . there will be a helipad too .\nclearly , mody plans to not just attract the typical thirsty tourist to daman but also the high rollers who wouldn\u2019t think twice before hopping on a flight to macau or vegas . and many of whom , perhaps , will be more at ease in bikinis .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 bennett , coleman & co . ltd . all rights reserved . for reprint rights : times syndication service\nchoose your reason below and click on the report button . this will alert our moderators to take action\nin jayalalithaa ' s rk nagar , results tomorrow . but everyone knows who won\nwe are one company , one team collaborating within and outside the company to give the best and striving for a workplace where opportunity , openness , enthusiasm , diversity , teamwork , accountability and a sense of purpose combine to provide a rewarding professional experience .\nwe have a firm belief that in an effort to drive revenue and profits every colleague , across all levels and verticals of the company , must be sales and marketing focused .\nwe must be consumer centric and recognize interactions are not just transactions but an opportunity to build long - 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{"id": 54857, "summary": [{"text": "mid mon valley transit authority is a public transportation service located in washington county , westmoreland county , and a small portion of fayette county in pennsylvania .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it provides inter-city bus and paratransit service to select communities within the area .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the mon valley region is located within the metropolitan ( but , except for finleyville , not the urban ) area of pittsburgh ; however , daily bus routes are provided to the city , with hourly service for much of the day on monday through friday . ", "topic": 13}], "title": "mid mon valley transit authority", "paragraphs": ["that goal is a part of the mid - mon valley transit authority\u2019s environmentally sound mission .\nthe mid mon valley transit authority ( mmvta ) provides public transportation service to community riders through repetitive , fixed - schedule route .\nmid mon valley transit authority 724 - 489 - 0880 | urltoken | customersupport @ urltoken 1300 mckean ave . , charleroi , pa , 15022\nthe mission of the mid mon valley transit authority ( mmvta ) is to provide safe , dependable and reliable public transportation services to the middle monongahela river valley ( mid mon valley ) . mmvta continues to partner with stakeholders to improve the quality of life throughout the areas served .\nrunning on natural gas the mid mon valley transit authoriuty purchased eight new buses that will run on natural gas . whe read more . . .\nbob smith , operations manager for the mid mon valley transit authority , said the price of compressed natural gas is more stable than diesel fuel , which the entire fleet now uses .\nthe mmvta transit center services commuter a , express 2 , valley 1 and valley 4 .\nthe chamber plaza services commuter a , express 2 , valley 1 , valley 2 and valley 4 .\nbasile said the transit authority has recently received an increasing number of calls from mon valley bike riders who wanted to know if the authority had plans to equip buses with bike ramps .\nincludes : all travel on valley 1 , valley 2 and valley 4 . plus , travel on commuter a between the middle monongahela river valley to castle shannon ( connor rd . )\n\u00a9 2018 mid mon valley transit | phone : 724 . 489 . 0880 | after hours ( mv transportation - mmvta transit contractor ) 724 . 379 . 5956 email : customersupport @ urltoken | mailing address : mmvta - 1300 mckean ave . , charleroi , pa , 15022\nservice offers limited stop service from the mon valley to downtown pittsburgh on weekday mornings and afternoons from pittsburgh bck to the valley . express is split into two different routings .\nthen , at a southwestern pennsylvania commission meeting , the transit authority learned money was available .\n- route 837 section called black diamond will be serviced via rerouted valley 1 . see proposed changes to valley 1 for addressing black diamond\ntransit operators may receive a cap for each urbanized area in which they operate and report transit service .\nthe authority contracts with mv transportation inc . , based out of dallas , to maintain the buses and business and employ the roughly 45 drivers who service the transit routes to pittsburgh and within the valley .\nthe new buses were ordered in may , shortly after the purchases were approved by the transit authority board at its may meeting .\nthe mmvta / cal u park & ride services valley 2 and cal commuter .\nearlier this year , the transit authority purchased eight compressed natural - gas buses to replace four , 40 - foot commuter buses which service the mon valley to pittsburgh routes and four , 35 - foot local service buses . the buses were purchased from gillig llc , a california - based manufacturer , which has delivered buses to the authority in the past . the eight buses cost roughly $ 3 . 2 million .\n- wccc mon valley will be served on fells church rd . and then route will continue to route 51 for stops at monval health plex ( ssi office ) and willow pointe plaza ( shop n save )\n\u00b7 cambria county transportation authority , johnstown facility ( 2016 ) , includes public fueling .\nthe transit authority received notice late last week that it has been approved for a $ 70 , 000 federal highway administration congestion mitigation and air quality grant .\n\u00b7 york adams county transportation authority , york facility ( 2016 ) , includes public fueling .\nby next fall , buses operating on natural gas will begin making the rounds in the valley .\nthe pending purchase of the five buses is part of the authority ' s ongoing replacement program .\nour reduced fare program provides riders with a disability , the capacity to ride fixed route transit vehicles for half - fare on all authority buses . upon notice by the authority , individuals with a disability , may ride on fixed routes for half - fare by presenting a reduced transit identification card or a valid medicare card to the bus driver .\nthe authority is expected to receive the funding sometime after the 2017 federal fiscal year begins oct . 1 .\nnote : some counties may also be served by transit agencies in adjoining counties .\nthe grant will fully fund installation of bicycle racks on the front of the mmvta\u2019s buses . currently , one bus , used on the valley 2 route connecting valley communities with california university of pennsylvania , has a bicycle rack attached . but that is the lone such bus among a fleet of 29 vehicles , and it is due for replacement soon , said nancy basile , transit authority manager of finance and grant programs .\nto get your eligibility process started , fill out a reduced transit fare application by visiting the authority office located at 1300 mckean avenue , charleroi or use the link for the pdf application below .\nthe port authority primarily serves allegheny county . you can find updated fare information and bus schedules on the port authority website , along with\nriding 101\n- basics about the bus , t ( light rail ) , inclines and park & ride lots .\nall are low - floor gillig transit coach buses , like the vehicles in the existing fleet .\nby federal standards , transit buses must be replaced every 12 years or 500 , 000 miles .\nin addition to the bike racks , the transit authority plans to install park - and - ride lot areas for securing bikes . additionally , there are plans to update system apps where riders can learn where bikers can park their bikes and ride the bus .\n2 . leaving the valley after crookham park and ride via ginger hill rd . to route 136 to toll 43 to route 51 to south busway to pittsburgh\nby next summer , it will be possible to take a bicycle to pittsburgh while riding on a transit bus .\nin order for individuals to participate in the reduced transit fare program , please present to the operator of the transit vehicle your identification card as proof of being eligible for reduced fare under this program or medicare card if under the age of 65 .\nthis schedule is not a complete valley 2 , cal commuter , commuter a or x - fer guide . it is designed to show specific connections to / from pittsburgh , greyhound and california\nfor help with schedule information , please call the transit center 724 . 489 . 0880 or the donora garage 724 . 379 . 5956 .\nthe mmvta owns and operates a park & ride only lot adjacent from the transit center located on the fallowfield ave . side of the building . this location offers free parking for commuters and includes lights for night time safety and a full service transit center during normal administrative operating hours .\nwhen the project is completed , the fueling stations will supply gas to more than 1 , 600 cng buses at transit agencies across the state .\ndisabled individuals who are independently able to ride transit vehicles at half - fare will receive a reduced transit fare identification card if their disability is certified by a doctor or by an administrator of an authorized social service agency , or if in possession of a medicare card and under 65 years of age .\nthe timing for the change is perfect , smith said , because the authority is in the engineering stage for renovating the maintenance facility in donora . the work will include making the facility accessible for maintenance of new buses .\nthe authority is purchasing two 35 - foot buses at $ 446 , 272 each and three 40 - foot buses at $ 454 , 038 each . the total cost of the contract is $ 2 , 263 , 982 .\nthrough the $ 84 . 5 million project , trillium will design , build , finance , operate and maintain cng fueling stations at 29 public transit agency sites through a 20 - year p3 agreement . stations will be constructed over the next five years and the firm will also make cng - related upgrades to existing transit maintenance facilities .\ncal u connector guide : this schedule is not a complete valley 2 , cal commuter , commuter a or x - fer guide . it is designed to show specific connections to / from pittsburgh , greyhound and megabus caluconnectorguide ( pdf )\ntoday\u2019s event was held at the cambria county transportation authority\u2019s johnstown facility . trillium cng , headquartered in salt lake city , utah , was recently acquired by love\u2019s travel stops & country stores , inc . of oklahoma city , oklahoma .\nby next summer , it will be possible to take a bicycle to pittsburgh while riding on a transit bus . that goal is a part o read more . . .\noperates weekday service to / from charleroi ( including the chamber plaza , senior center , save a lot , charleroi hilltop , north charleroi ( nathan goff apartments ) , monongahela valley hospital , giant eagle fisher heights , donora hilltop ( including highland terrace ) and donora .\ncertain transit operators that reported to ntd in a consolidated ( multi - agency ) report are included based on a vehicle revenue hour share proportional to the number of vehicles reported in maximum service .\non weekdays the mmvta is now serving the port authority park and ride lot located near toll 43 and route 51 for service to and from california university of pa . the new cal commuter service will operate from the park and ride lot to cal u via 43 to the campus .\nmmvta also provides service to riders through paratransit , comparable transportation service required by the americans with disablities act ( ada ) , allowing transit to riders with disablitlies who are unable to use fixed - route service .\npenndot also expects transit agencies and the department to see significant savings due to the project . based on current cng , diesel and gasoline prices as well as fuel usage , agencies can save a total of more than $ 10 million annually . due to these expected savings , transit agencies\u2019 sustainability is increased and dependency on state operational subsidies is reduced . after 10 years , the department estimates that the project will pay for itself with the estimated $ 100 million in savings .\n\u201cthe department is excited to partner on this project that will bring benefits for the state , our transit partners and the public for years to come , \u201d richards said . \u201cthe project\u2019s aggressive schedule means that we\u2019ll realize cost , environmental and operational benefits quickly . \u201d\n\u201cwith pennsylvania\u2019s natural gas resources , this project will not only bring efficiencies for transit agencies and the state , but we\u2019re also helping establish a foothold for the cng transportation market in areas that may not have seen this opportunity for some time , \u201d richards said .\nif a disability is temporary , a card containing an expiration date ( month , year ) , will be printed across the face of the reduced fare card in large bold letters by the transit agency at the time of issuance and can only be used during the specified time frame .\njohnstown , pa \u2013 pennsylvania department of transportation ( penndot ) secretary leslie s . richards today announced at a media event that the trillium cng team , which includes larson design group of williamsport , has been selected for the department\u2019s compressed natural gas ( cng ) transit fueling station public - private partnership ( p3 ) project .\nif you ' re using mass transit to get to campus , take the time for a practice commute - you ' ll be much more relaxed on your first day if you know what to expect , and you ' ll have time to adjust anything that might not go the way you anticipated . if you know you ' re going to use public transportation but are not sure of where to start , try the ez ride pittsburgh app .\nas part of trillium\u2019s proposal , cng fueling will be accessible to the public at seven transit agency sites , with the option to add to additional sites in the future . penndot will receive a 15 percent royalty , excluding taxes , for each gallon of fuel sold to the public , which will be used to support the cost of the project . the team has guaranteed at least $ 2 . 1 million in royalties over the term of the agreement .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nall a - commuter service will originate out of donora due to bus maintenance facility move . the origination will cause the order of service areas and stops to change to : 1 . donora , 2 . monessen , 3 . charleroi , 4 . fisher heights and 5 . monongahela . all a - commuter trips will travel via route 88 after leaving charleroi . stops to / from pittsburgh to change in donora , monessen & charleroi\n- donora portion of route will be streamlined and will eliminate st . nicholas drive through 4 th avenue indicated on blue line schedule as 9 th st . & 2 nd st .\nall other travel on mmvta - excluding trips to downtown pittsburgh , large park & ride and wccc / youngwood .\ncal u students with valid student calcard ids ride at no cost when presenting valid student calcard to drivers .\nthe wheels of change are certainly in motion at the mmvta . please be sure to review the recommendations and and let us hear from you . by using the feedback form .\nmmvta is pleased to launch traxster ! traxster allows riders to travel stress free by providing estimated bus arrival times 4 simple ways - phone , online , scan and / or text .\nreceive rider alerts through your email or on your cell phone . stay connected and be informed on detours , mmvta announcements and route changes .\npurchase ticket books and monthly passes conveniently at your home or office . order today !\nashley altemare , director of marketing & planning 724 - 489 - 0880 customersupport @ urltoken mmvta 1300 mckean ave . charleroi , pa 15022\nthe following form is an online feedback form that will go directly to the mmvta administrative staff . use the following form for the following purposes :\nnote : if you need to contact us for a americans with disabilities act ( ada ) comment , please visit the ada - americans with disabilities page for comment process . thank you .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n\u201cnatural gas is more predictable and we sit on a natural gas field , \u201d smith said . \u201cit ' s cheaper to operate with ( compressed ) natural gas . \u201d\nthe buses are stored at the mmvta maintenance facility at the donora industrial park .\nthe entire fleet should be converted to compressed natural gas by 2026 , smith said .\n\u201cgoing forward , we plan to make the entire fleet cng , \u201d smith said .\n\u201cpassengers won ' t notice any difference , \u201d smith said . \u201cit should make no difference on the service we provide . \u201d\n\u201cwe ' re sitting on available marcellus shale and available natural gas , \u201d smith said . \u201cwe have gas for the long run . and it ' s environmentally cleaner for these buses . \u201d\nchris buckley is a staff writer for trib total media . he can be reached at 724 - 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{"id": 54858, "summary": [{"text": "arkeia software is an american computer software company .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "it produces network backup software for 200 platforms including windows , macintosh , linux , aix , bsd and hp-ux , and also a backup appliance , integrating its software with disk storage and network connectivity .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "in january 2013 , western digital corporation announced it had acquired arkeia software . ", "topic": 20}], "title": "arkeia software", "paragraphs": ["software compression occurs on the wd arkeia client when a non dedupe backup is performed .\nwestern digital launches wd arkeia integrated backup appliances for smbs , the disk drive vendor ' s first backup product since buying arkeia software .\nwestern digital this week rolled out four integrated backup appliances for smbs using software from its january arkeia software acquisition , along with its 3 tb and 4 tb hard drives .\nwestern digital has moved to beef up its smb storage business and channel with the acquisition of arkeia software , a developer of data protection software and appliances for small and midsize businesses .\nsoftware for arkeia backup servers and agents is available on the software downloads page . for a given platform , all of arkeia ' s products are typically delivered in fewer than a dozen packages - - though over 600 packages are available in total .\narkeia backup agents are the same ( and are downloaded as the same packages ) whether your arkeia backup server is deployed as an appliances , a virtual appliance , or software .\nwestern digital has acquired data protection company arkeia software as it looks to address growing storage demands among small and medium - size companies .\nhas anyone heard of aspera software ? they ' re a big data play on software transer for faster , optimized performance and lower cost through existing network infrastructure .\nwd has admitted it is killing off its arkeia backup software product : it is no longer selling it to new customers and stopping development .\nwestern digital announced a new release of its arkeia network backup software last week that features scalability improvements to wd ' s progressive deduplication technology .\nnote that the arkeia master package includes the disaster recovery option for linux servers and agents , but not the disaster recovery option for windows agents . also , the central management server is not packaged for delivery as an arkeia software application . it is only available in the arkeia physical appliance and the arkeia virtual appliance .\n4 minute demonstration video of wd arkeia network backup software . features step by step instructions on how to complete a backup from web user interface .\narkeia master package : this package will provide the agent you need to backup files . go to the software download page and specify your platform .\nin the diagram above , each\narkeia master package on a specific platform\nicon represents the arkeia master package for a specific platform . all packages deliver arkeia ' s backup agent . some packages also deliver arkeia ' s backup server .\nthe arkeia deduplication option will be priced at $ 2 , 000 per media , server , but will be free for companies that license arkeia ' s software or appliances ( physical or virtual ) by december 31 .\nthe table above describes which packages are required to install or upgrade the three deployments of the arkeia backup server : software , appliance , and virtual appliance .\nthe wd arkeia suite is delivered for deployment across over 150 platforms . if you are deploying your arkeia backup server as a traditional software application , you ' ll may only need two packages . you ' ll need :\nat the beginning of this year , wd acquired arkeia , a company with a long history in the primary backup software market . arkeia was known in the industry as a technology leader in deduplication , with technology they acquired from kadena systems and integrated into their entire product line . using a process called \u201cprogressive deduplication\u201d , arkeia software provided some enviable data reduction performance in many different use cases .\nfirmware for arkeia hardware and virtual appliances is available on the firmware downloads page . four packages deliver the current versions of arkeia firmware .\nthe arkeia master package combines both the arkeia backup server and the arkeia backup agent . the arkeia backup agent , and therefore the arkeia master package , is available on 200 platforms . however , the backup server is available on only 100 of these platforms . as a result , the availability of the arkeia master package on a platform does not mean that the backup server is available on that platform .\narkeia v10 . 1 software supports an unlimited number of clients on over 200 platform types , plus agents for hot backup of specific applications and databases . wd has been selling rack - mounted backup appliances with the arkeia software and recently announced the addition of two desktop systems that use wd hardware platforms dx - and ds - series nas appliances .\narkeia is continuing to sell its network backup products as standalone software , virtual appliances and integrated hardware appliances , according to bill evans , former arkeia ceo and head of western digital ' s small - and medium - sized ( smb ) business unit .\noctober 19 , 2010 - - arkeia software is putting the final touches on the 9 . 0 release of its arkeia network backup software , which the company plans to deliver in the first quarter of next year , possibly by mid - january . we ' ll cover that release in more detail as the company gets closer to shipping , but for now . . .\ncreated page with ' has anyone heard of aspera software ? 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'\nthe company will be integrated into western digital\u2019s smb unit . the products will initially retain the arkeia name , and all customers on current maintenance plans will continue to receive support , according to western digital , which plans to retain arkeia\u2019s software and appliance product lines .\narkeia specializes in network backup software and appliances for physical as well as virtual environments , and will expand western digital\u2019s portfolio with a more feature - rich data - protection offering for larger smbs .\nthe appliances are the first new wd arkeia products launched since the acquisition . they bundle wd arkeia 10 . 1 software , which supports\ncloud seeding\nby shipping a customer ' s initial backup to a cloud provider on a portable drive instead of moving it over the internet .\nwilliam evans , the former ceo of arkeia and now senior director of worldwide software marketing for western digital , said that while arkeia did not offer a cloud service , it does give western digital partners and customers the ability to make private clouds a part of a complete data protection solution .\nthe software can be purchased as a stand - alone product or as part of a physical or virtual data protection appliance .\narkeia acquired the data dedupe technology when it bought kadena systems about a year ago .\narkeia products have been branded wd arkeia . the four new rackmount appliances replace the two highest capacity models arkeia sold before the acquisition . the new appliances have higher capacities , more memory , faster processors and two include solid - state drives ( ssds ) .\narkeia master package is required to install either an arkeia backup server or an arkeia backup agent . if your backup server machines are different platforms than your backup client machines , you will need to download a different package for each platform . packages are platform - specific .\nthe arkeia product line is designed to provide network backup and disaster recovery to both small - and medium - sized businesses for both local networks and in the cloud . the backup software is part of wd ' s backup platform of hardware and software that range from appliance - based solutions to wd ' s higher end line of rack - mounted units .\nwho has experience with a lto 7 hh from quantum and arkeia 10 . 2 . 12\nthe arkeia network backup suite of data protection software protects data on windows , linux and multiple unix platforms , and it supports data on such virtualization environments as vmware , microsoft hyper - v , citrix xenserver , and parallels server .\nthe key addition to the 9 . 0 release is a technology that arkeia now refers to as\nprior to the arkeia acquisition , western digital provided data protection solutions to small businesses through its wd sentinel , which provides a maximum capacity of 16 tb and includes windows storage server 2008 r2 essentials software to protect up to 25 client computers .\nas with variable - block deduplication , the block size can be adjusted for optimal deduplication ratios , but arkeia claims a\nbetter\nimplementation that is more content - aware ( or application - aware ) than existing approaches . arkeia network backup 9 . 0 software automatically adjusts block sizes based on file type in order to maximize dedupe ratios .\nred hat hci is software only , based on open source applications and is aimed for it operations that want to use existing hardware . . .\ni uses a arkeia appliance ra4300 with a tandberg lto4 tapelibrary ( inkl . ibm ultruim drive ) .\narkeia esx agent for vmware esx v3 . 0 and and esx v3 . 5 , which is only available from our ftp site and only for wd arkeia versions 8 . 0 and 8 . 1 .\ncisco hyperflex 3 . 5 software adds native dr and cloud - based intersight storage analytics . the all - flash hyper - converged systems . . .\npricing starts at $ 2 , 000 for a perpetual license for one backup server with unlimited file and folder backup agents . price for a backup appliance starts at $ 3 , 490 with unlimited file and folder backup agents . software and appliances are bundled with one year of software updates and technical support .\nis there any possibillity to make the drive write continuous ? i read something about \u201cdisable software compresson\u201d for the tape , but i can\u00b4t find any further informations .\nwd brings some of the same advantages to this backup appliance line as it does their nas appliances , given the fact both use the same ha design and business - grade hardware . with the arkeia software , these backup appliances have several more benefits . in addition to their progressive deduplication , which is much more than a \u2018checkbox\u2019 feature , arkeia also brings a very deep set of supported applications and platforms .\narkeia used two other disk - drive manufacturers in its appliances before the acquisition , but now uses western digital drives .\narkeia has a selection of agents for backing up databases , directories , virtual environments and applications such as sharepoint and exchange .\nprivately - owned arkeia was bought by western digital in january 2013 , bringing wd its deduplicating network backup software product and technology . it was placed inside wd\u2019s branded products smb unit and its ceo , bill evans , became general manager of wd\u2019s business storage solutions unit . his linkedin profile shows him leaving in april 2014 .\narkeia firmware package : you can deploy an appliance as a hardware appliance or a virtual appliance . go to the firmware download page to download the arkeia virtual appliance . our hardware appliances are pre - loaded with firmware ( the backup server and web ui ) .\nfive arkeia packages are relevant to disaster recovery of which three are recovery cd images . the table above refers to these five packages :\narkeia web graphical user interface package : if your backup server is deployed as software and you will use the product ' s web ui , you need this package . this web ui includes an http server and is usually installed on the backup server machine , but can be installed on another machine , even on a different platform .\nwd also just announced a vstorage agent for vmware vsphere environments running the arkeia backup software , providing global progressive deduplication for all oss on all vms . this vm - based backup appliance supports change block tracking ( cbt ) , image - level full , incremental and differential backups and microsoft vss . it\u2019s also vmotion aware and supports vmware\u2019s vstorage api and vcenter .\nif your arkeia backup server is deployed as an appliance or virtual appliance , the appliance firmware will deliver both the backup server and the web user interface .\nthe new models replace the r320 and r620 . wd arkeia is keeping its four entry - level models - - the r120 , r120t , r220 and r220t .\narkeia ' s data deduplication implementation is global ( vs . local ) , byte - level ( vs . file - level ) , source - side ( vs . target - side , although it supports both approaches as well as a mix ) , in - line ( vs . post - processing ) , and content - aware . but the real differentiator is in how the software handles block sizes .\nthe transaction , which closed in december , includes arkeia\u2019s technology , products and employees , western digital said tuesday . it did not disclose other terms of the transaction .\narkeia encourages smbs to use a hybrid cloud solution for data protection , which includes both local backup and automatic copying of data to a private cloud , evans said .\non tuesday , western digital also announced the general availability of arkeia network backup version 10 . 0 , which includes features to enable what the company calls \u201chybrid cloud backups\u201d .\ninitial installation of the arkeia physical appliance is performed at the factory that builds the appliance . for the physical appliance , only firmware upgrades and a demonstration package are available .\nnext month , arkeia will release a deduplication profiling tool that will enable users to measure actual deduplication ratios at various block sizes to determine the optimal block size for each file type .\ntagged with : arkeia , network - attached storage , solid - state drive , ssd , standard raid levels , usb 3 . 0 , vmware , western digital posted in briefing note\nmy tape autoloader can load up to 60 tb in tapes but i have to backup 100 tb . will arkeia let me switch out tapes to do a full 100 tb backup ?\naccording to wd , the arkeia version 10 . 2 performs the required deduplication and optimization processes continuously in the background so that the system reclaims space without requiring administrator involvement or additional scheduled maintenance .\nthe diagram in the upper - right corner of this page shows how products of the wd arkeia suite are distributed among installation packages . the same information is presented in a table to the right .\neditor ' s comments : - march 2010 - in the middle ages of storage history - before ssds took up all my time - i used to spend a lot more time writing about other subjects in the storage market - including backup software . and we had a lot of readers interested in this subject . so much so that many leading backup companies in the market found it worthwhile advertising here on urltoken . they might do that again - in the distant future - when the ssd backup market grows out of its diapers . there ' s no mention of the word\nssd\nyet on arkeia ' s website . no doubt that will change when the next wave of the ssd market bubble hits the software market . going back to storage history you can see , below , 2 examples from of a series of banner ads which arkeia ran here during 2004 and 2005 . if you click on them you will go back in time . but please be patient . ( it sometimes takes 60 seconds for the tape library to find the cartridge . )\narkeia delivers on - line disaster recovery ( dr ) solutions for both windows and linux platforms . off - line disaster recovery ( dr ) is available for all platforms . these packages are summarized in the table below .\nthis means a backup to disk on the lan is first performed , and then that data is replicated to the cloud , as well . using this strategy shortens the backup window and accelerates most data recovery operations , according to arkeia .\narkeia has used ssds on its highest end appliance since 2011 to accelerate updates to the backup server catalog .\nit makes backups and restores a lot faster because there is no disk latency to slow down the process ,\nevans said .\narkeia claims two key advantages of progressive dedupe vs . traditional variable - block dedupe : it ' s faster ( which reduces the size of backup windows ) and it delivers higher deduplication ratios ( which reduces storage capacity and network bandwidth requirements ) .\nthe acquisition helps western digital address several data protection trends now impacting the smb market , including the migration of customers from software - only data protection solutions to purpose - built backup appliances , the continuing migration from tape to disk - to - disk backup solutions and the increasing move to combine hybrid clouds with on - premise storage for data protection , gallivan said .\nall wd arkeia appliances are 2u boxes , and the new ones range from 24 tb to 48 tb of raw capacity and 8 tb to 40 tb of usable capacity before deduplication . the new models include the ra4300 , ra4300t , ra5300 and ra6300 .\nthe acquisition , which closed in late december but was first unveiled tuesday , gives western digital , a company best known as one of the three remaining hard drive vendors , a line of software , hardware appliances and virtual appliances that address smb requirements for local and remote data protection solutions , said tom gallivan , vice president of smb solutions at irvine , calif . - based western digital .\nwd community | hello , if the tapes are new / blank and have never been used by another product , then wd arkeia will write the label on the media during the 1st backup job : ie : * create the tapes in the webui * in . . . read more\nfor all dr solutions the recovery process is always\noff - line\n. that is , the machine is running recovery software , not its usual applications . the recovery of files is performed over the network to speed machine recovery and eliminate the need to handle media . the replacement machine is booted from any removable media and pre - disaster disk drive images are written to the volumes of the replacement machine . some hardware can also be booted over a network .\nand uses what wd describes as a\nseed and feed\nmethod . the initial process involves an administrator performing a complete encrypted backup using usb 3 . 0 connectivity to portable hard drives or drive arrays . the drives are physically transported to a remote location that houses wd arkeia backup servers and the data is imported into those servers .\nevans said arkeia added cloud seeding for customers who want to use the cloud instead of tape for off - site backups . if the first backup to the cloud is large , it can take days to complete , so customers can ship the drive to their cloud provider . customers can also have the drive shipped back for restores if they have an on - site disaster .\nbackup solutions for businesses are going through a dramatic shift in technology . advances in data deduplication , hard drive capacity , and wide - area network speeds allow companies to dispense with the error - prone process of trucking nightly backup tapes offsite ,\nsays bill evans , general manager of wd ' s business storage solutions group .\nwd arkeia 10 . 2 extends wd ' s hybrid cloud backup solution that offers the speed of lan backups and the security of cloud storage . ' seed and feed ' for overnight transport of large backup sets delivers the flexibility of rapid data recovery when needed .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nprogressive deduplication is an alternative to the older fixed - block deduplication and the newer , more common variable - block deduplication .\nthe company isn ' t ready to make specific performance or dedupe ratio claims , but ceo evans reports that in internal tests using vmdk files the company achieved a 38 % improvement in dedupe ratios compared to\none of the leading deduplication vendors\n( which i assume to be either data domain or quantum ) .\nwe think we ' ll have better dedupe ratios than any other vendor ,\nsays evans .\nthe proof will be in the pudding . until we get some independent benchmark results , we ' ll have to take these claims with a grain of salt , but progressive deduplication appears to be an interesting technology that could take deduplication to a new level .\ndave simpson has been the editor - in - chief of infostor since its inception in 1997 . he previously held editorial positions at publications such as datamation , systems integration , and digital news and review . he can be contacted at dsimpson @ urltoken\nguest blog : ssds on the cusp of the next big storage trend \u2013 by jerome m . wendt , dcig\nwe have made updates to our privacy policy to reflect the implementation of the general data protection regulation .\nwith the introduction of version 10 , administrators can use any combination of physical media and internet transport to upload backup sets to a remote cloud .\nthe company also has a soft spot for open source environments . it was the first to ship professional backup solutions for the linux market in 1999 , and today it can protect applications such as mysql , postgresql and openldap .\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 .\nthe phone number is required in the event we need to call you by phone about your case .\nin order to ensure a timely response from us , please make sure that you have provided a correct email address . please also make sure to check your spam / junk / social / promotion folders for our reply to your questions / inquires . by clicking on\nsubmit\n, i represent that i understand and agree that the information submitted in this form will be transmitted to and stored by western digital in the usa and other countries outside of the european economic area and that western digital will process and store the information , including any updates to my information , in accordance with the western digital privacy statement .\nthank you for your request . our records indicate that a request to update this serial number\u2019s warranty has already been submitted . please allow 2 business days to process your initial request .\nplease update the firmware on your my passport wireless to the latest version ( 1 . 07 . 02 and higher ) in order to extend the battery life of the product . click\nto access the latest firmware and update instructions . for more information , please see our\nanswer id 10436 | this article explains how to perform a backup to a my cloud , wd sentinel or my book live series drives by using the backup and restore tool on windows 7 , file history on windows 8 and 10 and time machine on macos . read more\nanswer id 9395 | this answer explains how to set a static ip address on wd sentinel server dx4000 . read more\nanswer id 10634 | this article explains how remote web access can be enabled on a wd sentinel dx4000 . read more\nanswer id 9403 | this answer explains what intelligent ups ( uninterruptible power supply ) devices are supported by the wd sentinel dx4000 . read more\nanswer id 8549 | this answer explains what versions of windows have operating systems that have been tested by western digital with the wd sentinel dx4000 . read more\nanswer id 10403 | this article explains how to set the data cache for performance instead of reliability on a wd sentinel ds series . read more\nanswer id 11410 | this answer explains how iscsi targets can be set and managed on a wd sentinel ds series . read more\nwd community | so i ' ve got a savepack and a number of tapes created via gui but i want to write the labels to the tapes as i don ' t have an autoloader or barcodes . can i write the label info to the lto tape prior . . . read more\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 .\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\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 . . .\nif you click the learn more button you ' re told\ncustomers under maintenance can access this upgrade through their support portal\n. there ' s no information about where new customers could get help .\nin the case where customers have purchased extended maintenance agreements , we will support those agreements through dec 31 , 2019 .\nexisting products are under\nsustaining support\nwhich means new product features and further development or enhancements are not available .\nwe have asked wd to confirm that this is the case and will update you if and when we hear more . \u00ae\ntoday , business users need on - the - go access to all their critical data , which includes emails , documents and attachments .\nthis paper explores plaster - the seven major ai challenges - in the context of nvidia\u2019s dl solutions .\nspectrum cdm is a new addition to the ibm spectrum data protection portfolio . it is designed to enable non - protectionrelated use cases for secondary data .\nhow advanced ai applications require a modern all - flash storage infrastructure that is built specifically to work with high - powered analytics , helping to accelerate business outcomes for data driven organizations .\nthe register - independent news and views for the tech community . part of situation publishing\ni think of the cloud as disks at another location ,\nhe said .\neveryone knows that having data backed up offsite is the key to successful data protection . smbs traditionally used tape , or replicated data to an offsite location . our technology provides the ability to back data up offsite . we already have many customers replicating data to remote locations .\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 .\nhow to install and configure freenas 9 . 10 storage + review on vmware workstation tutorial [ hd ]\nnetapp uses cookies and similar technologies to improve and customize your online experience . by continuing to use this site , you consent to our use of cookies , as described in our cookie policy .\nnetapp has recently updated its privacy policy . netapp uses third - 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making advice , right in your inbox .\nfeatures best tablets ( with stylus ) for b . . . best acer laptops for business 2018 best work chromebooks for 2018 5 best dell laptops for business . . .\nhtml public\n- / / sq / / dtd html 2 . 0 + all extensions / / en\nhmpro3 . dtd\nr epeating write operations in some apps and some flash ssds can take orders of magnitude longer than predicted by iops benchmarks and latency specs . time goes by - in the\nplay it again sam\nscene intrinsic to databases - discrediting long established performance modeling metrics .\nssd bookmarks series suggestions by - robb moore , ceo , iosafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nhere ' s an article written about a topic central to iosafe ' s thinking . integrating ssd and maintaining disaster recovery - by george crump founder of storage switzerland robb moore recommends this article because it provides an informative overview of the key points that organizations need to consider when integrating ssds into their data centers . robb also recommends : . . . ssd poised to move into the data center - published on urltoken which he says - provides an overview of the drivers for ssds becoming mainstream in data centers . editor : - thanks robb for sharing your ssd links . see also : - iosafe - editor mentions on urltoken\nthe da1300 and da2300 are purpose - built backup appliances ( pbbas ) that feature up to 8tb of usable backup capacity ( 16tb raw ) in a raid 1 configuration and up to 16gb of ram . the da2300 integrates 128gb of ssd to accelerate backup catalog operations . both have dual / redundant power supplies , dual / redundant 1gbe nics and up to four usb 3 . 0 connections for external tape drives .\nwd\u2019s 2u rack - mounted backup appliances provide up to 40tb of usable capacity ( 48tb raw ) in raid 6 , single or dual xeon processors and up to 96gb of ram . all configurations include dual / redundant power supplies , four 1gbe nics , plus sas connectivity for tape drives . one model contains an embedded lto5 tape drive . two models integrate 360gb of ssd and offer optional dual 10gbe cards or fibre channel cards . all appliances except the da1300 feature what the company calls \u201centerprise - class\u201d hdds .\neric is an analyst with storage switzerland and has over 25 years experience in high - technology industries . he\u2019s held technical , management and marketing positions in the computer storage , instrumentation , digital imaging and test equipment fields . he has spent the past 15 years in the data storage field , with storage hardware manufacturers and as a national storage integrator , designing and implementing open systems storage solutions for companies in the western united states . eric earned degrees in electrical / computer engineering from the university of colorado and marketing from california state university , humboldt . he and his wife live in colorado and have twins in college .\nenter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nto get one - year unlimited access to all the news 50 , 000 + original articles , market reports , company ' s profiles , press releases , etc . on the worldwide storage industry published by urltoken since november 2007 .\nwith all the daily news on the ww storage industry , this website is updated every day at 9am in chicago or 4pm in paris . you can subscribe to receive an email with the daily headlines .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nyeah , i know aspera just like the open source \u201cudt\u201d and co . . a year ago when my company asked me to evaluate wan - accelerators , it turned out that aspera is actually very expensive on huge transfer rates . on the other hand , self - made integrations using open source like udt would certainly be too unreliable within medium term . in the end the one and only product that was able to fulfill all requirements out of the box was signiant .\nbrowse best practices . publish tips . access project tools . collaborate with peers . get help on rfp ' s . use privacy settings to control who sees your info . join a group and share experiences with colleagues . review case studies . read professional alerts\ncloud computing clustered storage , pivotal , storage services , symplified , web2 . 0\nall works fine ; only if i make a replication on tape , the tape writes and stop an start write again .\nwhen the tape replication occurs , the ( non human readable files ) are copied to the magntetic tape media .\nin an uncompressed format . the backup on disk will still be copied to the tape media in the same format .\nin this guide curated by the urltoken editors , you\u2019ll evaluate and overcome the dr tradeoffs associated with amazon s3 , with guidance on solidifying an aws backup plan and securing s3 buckets . download your copy now .\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 .\nby submitting my email address i confirm that i have read and accepted the terms of use and declaration of consent .\nthe ra4300 has six 3 . 5 - inch hard - drive bays and is available with 24 tb of raw storage , 32 gb of memory , three pcie slots and two gigabit ethernet ( gbe ) ports . the ra4300t is the same configuration with an integrated lto - 5 tape drive .\nthe ra5300 is a 12 - bay system that uses 3 tb drives for 36 tb of raw capacity , 64 gb of memory and 360 gb of ssds . the ra6300 also has 12 bays but supports 4 tb drives for 48 tb of raw capacity . it has 96 gb of memory and 480 gb of ssds . the ra5300 and ra6300 have four gbe ports , two optional 10 - gbe ports and optional 8 gbps fibre channel connectivity to tape . the ra6300 uses two intel xeon processors , and the other appliances all have single xeon processors .\nthe alternative to waiting several weeks is not acceptable to businesses ,\nevans said .\nthis is why backup to the cloud has not been successful among businesses yet .\nwith 10 . 1 , deduplication is a standard feature instead of being licensed separately . pricing for the appliances begins at $ 9 , 900 for 8 tb of usable capacity .\nrubrik datos io recoverx 2 . 0 ( formerly datos io recoverx 2 . 0 )\nno problem ! submit your e - mail address below . we ' ll send you an email containing your password .\nransomware recovery is a complex , often expensive process . are you prepared in the event of an attack ? it may be time to ask . . .\nthe isolated nature of iron mountain ' s latest iron cloud offering is important to its battle against ransomware . the virtual . . .\na business continuity plan is critical for an organization when an unplanned event occurs . follow this template and bc planning . . .\nctera cloud storage gateway appliance portfolio expands with new all - ssd and all - hdd models that enable customers to run multiple . . .\ncloud storage doesn ' t always mean the public cloud . virtualization and virtualized data storage aren ' t always about virtual . . .\nmapr technologies adds policy - based tiering to its data platform to automatically move data across performance , capacity and . . .\ntaking the principles of hyper - convergence and applying them to secondary storage systems enabled cohesity to create a . . .\nthe kubernetes container management system has become a source of growing consulting opportunities for it service providers such . . .\nunitrends revised its channel partner program , adding new tiers and benefits for its legacy partners , as well as incentives for . . .\nstate government it could run into shifting priorities with 36 governorships in play this fall , but areas such as cloud are . . .\ndifferent packages are required for backup servers deployed as demonstration appliances , virtual appliances , and firmware upgrades . go to our firmware download page to find the four firmware packages :\nby comparison , the backup process may be either on - line or off - line . on - line backups are available for all linux and several ( recent ) windows platforms . windows on - line backups are made possible by microsoft ' s volume shadow - copy service ( vss ) technology , first delivered with windows server 2003 .\non - line backups support disaster recovery solutions for windows and linux on x86 and x86 - 64 hardware . off - line backups support all x86 and x86 - 64 machines , whatever the operating system . off - line backups are designed for disaster recovery , not individual file recovery .\ncontact us \u2022 terms & conditions \u2022 privacy policy \u2022 returns \u2022 careers | copyright \u00a9 2000 . virtual graffiti , inc . all rights reserved ."]}
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", "topic": 16}], "title": "syncsort", "paragraphs": ["the latest tweets from syncsort ( @ syncsort ) . syncsort is the global leader in big iron to big data software . we organize data everywhere , to keep the world working .\nin january 2016 , lonne jaffe announced he wouwd be serving as de senior advisor to syncsort\u2019s board of directors . cwearwake capitaw named syncsort president , josh rogers , to wead syncsort\u2019s next phase of growf as ceo and member of syncsort\u2019s board of directors .\nlearn about working at syncsort . join linkedin today for free . see who you know at syncsort , leverage your professional network , and get hired .\nwilliam data systems is now part of the syncsort family , adding the zen suite of network monitoring , management & security tools to the syncsort optimize portfolio .\nsyncsort . 584 likes . syncsort is the global leader in big iron to big data software . we organize data everywhere , to keep the world working .\nsyncsort appoints software industry veteran to lead growing mainframe business - syncsort has appointed accomplished software executive david hodgson to lead its rapidly growing mainframe business . [ 5 ]\ndavid normandeau , big data sales and alliances , syncsort harness the power of hadoop with syncsort dmx - h for more than 45 years , syncsort has been a leader in \u201cbig data\u201d enterprise software \u2013 decades before the term \u201cbig data\u201d became popular .\nwe partner with gsis to provide industry - specific technical consulting services to help customers successfully implement syncsort products . our gsi partners are backed by syncsort engineering and technical support teams .\nwe partner with regional system integrators ( sis ) and resellers to help customers implement syncsort products , and / or resell syncsort solutions . our regional partners help customers get the most out of their data integration solutions and are backed by syncsort engineering and technical support teams .\nin 1981 , the company formally changed its name from whitlow computer systems to syncsort incorporated .\nhortonworks and syncsort partner to provide optimized etl onboarding for hadoop - hortonworks will resell syncsort\u2019s dmx - h for onboarding etl processing in hadoop . with this partnership , hortonworks and syncsort are providing a trusted solution for integrating legacy etl flows in connected data platforms . [ 7 ]\n1980 ' s - 2000 ' s - syncsort continued to add sort , join and aggregate algorithms to the syncsort library , earning several more patents , and providing customers with a more flexible , more robust solution . it also released versions of syncsort for windows , linux and unix .\n2014 was an important year for syncsort in that it launched two new , unique mainframe solutions .\nsyncsort dl / 2 : this helps in rapid , risk - free data migration for ims .\n66 syncsort reviews . a free inside look at company reviews and salaries posted anonymously by employees .\nin november 2016 , syncsort acqwired triwwium software , a weading gwobaw provider of data qwawity sowutions .\nbwoomberg businessweek ,\ncompany overview for syncsort incorporated ,\nretrieved 2014 - 01 - 14 .\njaffe\u2019s latest move is one that could ultimately attract more partners , an important aspect of the ceo\u2019s strategy towards growing syncsort into the data - driven future . syncsort\u2019s already teamed up with cloudera and more recently\nsyncsort\u2019s product suite can be grouped into big data , data quality , mainframe , and sort technologies .\nsyncsort has been doing big data since the days when the data wasn\u2019t so big , but the machines were .\nsyncsort , inc . , clearlake capital group lp purchase trillium software , inc . from harte hanks , inc .\nthe syncsort partner program provides sales , technical and marketing resources and the opportunity to work closely with syncsort to deliver innovative data integration solutions to customers . learn about the program we offer and the necessary requirements to join the team .\nsyncsort helps organizations around the world drive performance through sort . it dynamically selects algorithms and maximizes throughput by eliminating resource inefficiencies\nby 2013 , syncsort had established itself as a \u201cbig iron to big data\u201d company , with technologies that require less manual tuning and while maintaining performance . also in 2013 , syncsort acquired circle computer group , to facilitate migration of mainframe data .\n. cios and ctos should take note . according to floyer , syncsort is making itself quite the attractive partner , saying :\nprovider shouldn\u2019t be left to chance . syncsort ' s terry plath provides four tips for finding the best provider for you .\nin 2015 , syncsort acquired william data systems , and announced ironstream\u00ae , a product that delivers real - time mainframe data to splunk enterprise and splunk cloud . in 2016 , syncsort acquired trillium software , a leading global provider of data quality solutions .\ntrying to get in touch with decision makers at syncsort , inc . ? subscribe today to access their professional contact information .\nsyncsort is the global leader in big iron to big data software . we organize data everywhere , to keep the world working .\nin the 1970s , syncsort established a dominant position in the mainframe market , competing with ibm\u2019s sort solution and captured over 50 % of the north american mainframe market . syncsort also extended its functionality to dos and cms , and began utilizing dynamic optimization algorithms .\nsyncsort targets mainframe data with enhanced hadoop etl tool - syncsort inc . wants to clear the bottleneck for organizations that still have information locked away in big iron with a new iteration of its dmx - h migration tool that is rolling out this morning . [ 8 ]\nhi , i was looking for the history of dfsort , syncsort & icetool ( how and when they were developed and released , team members , performance comparision , etc . ) however , i did not find satisfying answers to my question . i just found out that dfsort was developed by ibm and syncsort by syncsort inc . kindly update with the correct information regarding this ! thanks in advance ! !\nsyncsort ' s dmx lets you extract and transform more data faster , and quickly load your favorite analytics tools without manual coding or tuning .\nsyncsort\u2019s zen suite will increase your network security and efficiency with a package of specialized components , including network monitoring , security , and performance management .\nsyncsort is committed to our partners and to doing everything we can to help you expand into untapped markets , remove sales objectives and boost profitability .\nlandscape is growing in complexity . for its capabilities in addressing the enterprise ' s evolving demands , syncsort was named to the dbta 100 list .\ntracing back to a small company offering mainframe software in 1963 , syncsort quickly recognized the burden on it to extract value from a continual avalanche of data . in the years to come , syncsort leveraged its mainframe experience and included data integration and big data solutions to address these rising challenges .\n\u201csyncsort has long been a recognized leader in data integration software , and we are excited to partner with josh and the management team to expand syncsort\u2019s product portfolio to include data quality , \u201d added behdad eghbali and prashant mehrotra of clearlake . \u201ccombining syncsort and trillium creates a leading data integration and data quality software provider of significant scale and further establishes the company as a platform for accelerated organic and acquisition - based growth . with this acquisition , syncsort continues to be well - positioned to address the significant market trends around big data and to support the needs of our customers . \u201d\nwelcome to syncsort customer service portal . stay updated with announcements ; get answers from the community ; download product software and documents ; manage your cases\nsyncsort provides fast , secure , enterprise - grade software spanning big data solutions in hadoop to big iron applications on mainframes . we help customers aro\ndatanami ,\nsyncsort expands executive management team for data integration business\n, 2013 - 07 - 01 , retrieved 2014 - 01 - 20 .\nin february 2015 , syncsort acqwired wiwwiam data systems , a network monitoring and security software company . syncsort announced it wiww make security data cowwected by wiwwiam data avaiwabwe via ironstream\u00ae , a product introduced in 2014 dat dewivers reaw - time mainframe data to spwunk enterprise and spwunk cwoud . [ 8 ]\nsyncsort acquired the uk - based mainframe software company cogito in august 2016 along with the products ez - db2 and ez - idms . the acquisition built on syncsort ' s strengths in delivering key mainframe data to cutting - edge big data platforms while simultaneously increasing efficiency and lowering costs on the mainframe .\nsyncsort\u2019s big data solutions allow collection , preparation , blending , transformation and distribution of data with or without hadoop ; on premises or in the cloud .\nurltoken datanami ,\nsyncsort expands executive management team for data integration business ,\n2013 - 07 - 01 , retrieved 2013 - 10 - 30 .\nprnewswire ,\nsyncsort announces winners of 2012 partner of de year awards ,\n2012 - 02 - 01 , retrieved 2014 - 01 - 14 .\nsyncsort provides equal employment opportunities ( eeo ) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race , creed , color , religion , national origin , sex , age , disability , marital status , sexual orientation , citizenship status . in addition to federal law requirements , syncsort complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities . we encourage all qualified persons to apply for employment with syncsort .\nfor nearly 50 years , syncsort has delivered data integration solutions for enterprises with a focus on helping them process large volumes of data as efficiently as possible .\nrecognizing the importance of big data initiatives , syncsort launched dmx in 2004 , enabling customers to address a broader range of data sources and targets , a wider array of reporting options , metadata management and a more usable job management console at the fastest possible speeds . in 2008 , syncsort\u2019s dmx earned the etl world record , shattering the previous world record held by microsoft . syncsort\u2019s record - setting solution validated its ability to provide optimal performance and maximum return on investment .\nsyncsort vs / 2 : this is a data migration and application transparency solution that enables the rapid migration of data from vsam to db2 without application changes .\nsyncsort adds native support for spark and kafka to help users modernize their analytics environments - syncsort inc . is moving to ease the task for users of its dmx - h tool today by adding native integration with the engine that removes the need to manually rewrite analytics workflows as part of the transition . [ 6 ]\ncenterbridge partners , l . p . ( \u201ccenterbridge\u201d ) , a leading private investment firm , today announced that it has completed the $ 1 . 26 billion acquisition of enterprise software providers syncsort incorporated ( \u201csyncsort\u201d ) and vision solutions , inc . ( \u201cvision\u201d ) from affiliates of clearlake capital group , l . p . ( \u201cclearlake\u201d ) . as previously announced , clearlake , which acquired syncsort in 2015 and vision in 2016 , is retaining a minority ownership stake in the combined company .\nin october 2015 , cwearwake capitaw group announced dat it had reached a definitive agreement to acqwire syncsort . [ 12 ] the acqwisition was compweted in november 2015 .\nmedical mutual of ohio gains easy access to vital mainframe security data in real time via syncsort ironstream\u00ae and splunk enterprise - medical mutual of ohio is using syncsort\u2019s unique ironstream\u00ae software to make mainframe security data available in real time to the splunk\u00ae enterprise platform to help protect customer information stored in db2 from unauthorized access . [ 9 ]\ndenne , scott .\nbig data success stories : syncsort ,\nwaww street journaw bwog , 2012 - 03 - 20 , retrieved 2014 - 01 - 20 .\nin apriw 2008 , insight venture partners , bessemer venture partners , georgian partners , gowdman sachs and oder investors bought a majority interest in syncsort incorporated . [ 10 ] in october 2013 , syncsort sowd its data protection business to an investor group wed by bedford venture partners and windcrest partners . the spun off data protection business is now cawwed catawogic software . according to de firm , de sawe is expected to awwow syncsort to focus on de \u201cbig iron to big data\nmarket opportunity . [ 11 ]\nafter an in - depth evaluation of the company\u2019s needs , they chose syncsort\u2019s zen suite , a product that encompassed the functionality of all of its previously used products without the redundancy and unnecessary cost . in combination with ibm\u2019s netview , syncsort\u2019s zen suite also proved to serve as a powerful add - on which has elicited even greater efficiency .\ndmx , dmx - h , ironstream , dl / 2 , and zen suite are trademarks of syncsort incorporated . syncsort and mfx are registered trademarks of syncsort incorporated in the united states of america and other jurisdictions . athene is a trademark of metron technology limited . itera , mimix , and enforcive are registered trademarks of vision solutions , inc . in the united states of america and other jurisdictions . trillium software is a registered trademark of trillium software , inc . in the united states of america and other jurisdictions .\nsyncsort ironstream : this makes it simple to securely process mainframe log data into splunk enterprise and splunk cloud , giving you a real - time , 360 - degree view .\ndatabase trends and appwications ,\nsyncsort and cwoudera partner to hewps enterprises leverage mainframe big data ,\n2013 - 09 - 30 , retrieved 2014 - 01 - 20 .\ncenterbridge partners , l . p . a private investment firm , completed the $ 1 . 26 billion acquisitions of enterprise software providers syncsort incorporated and vision solutions , inc . from affiliates of clearlake capital group , l . p . clearlake , which acquired syncsort in 2015 and vision in 2016 , will retain a minority ownership stake in the combined company .\nsyncsort\u2019s hadoop etl : it provides solutions to extend the capabilities of hadoop , turning it into a highly scalable , affordable , and easy - to - use data integration environment .\nsyncsort zpsaver suite : this is a set of specialized utilities to offload copy , sms compression and sort jobs to ziip processors , effectively reducing the workload on the main cpu .\nsyncsort zen : it offers a selection of specialized components that provide network performance management , monitoring , alerting , tracing , reporting and security , tailored to match your unique needs .\nalso in 2015 , syncsort launched bigframe in partnership with cognizant and cloudera , creating an end - to - end solution to address challenges with performance , flexibility and agility in getting business insights out of legacy data . towards the end of the year , plans to accelerate growth and lead industry consolidation gained momentum with the announcement that clearlake capital group had acquired syncsort .\nsyncsort provides enterprise software that allows organizations to collect , integrate , sort , and distribute more data in less time , with fewer resources and lower costs . with 40 years of innovation , syncsort delivers specialized solutions spanning \u201cbig iron to big data , \u201d including the best end - to - end approach to offloading expensive workloads from data warehouses and mainframes into hadoop .\nsyncsort\u2019s dmexpress technology earned the etl world record in 2008 , transferring 5 . 4tb of raw data into a vertica analytic database on an hp c - class bladesystem in just 57 minutes .\nsyncsort took data integration to the next level with new innovative software and partnerships to help the growing amount of organizations interested in populating hadoop data lakes with enterprise - wide data , including mainframe . syncsort launched dmx - h , a new data integration solution designed to help customers achieve their modern data strategy objectives with a single interface for accessing and integrating all their enterprise data sources .\nsyncsort is acquiring circle computer group , a software maker that allows organizations to make data securely available for analytics on platforms such as apache hadoop . the terms of the deal were not disclosed .\nwiwwiams , awex .\nsyncsort acqwires circwe computer group as companies struggwe to get data off ancient mainframes .\ntechcrunch , 2013 - 09 - 30 , retrieved 2014 - 01 - 14 .\nsyncsort has been on a roll since late in 2016 when , backed by clearlake , it acquired trillium software , a global provider of data quality solutions . the acquisition of trillium was the largest in syncsort\u2019s history then , and brings together data quality and data integration technology for enterprise environments . the combination of syncsort and trillium , according to the company , enables enterprises to harness all their valuable data assets for greater business insights , applying high - performance and scalable data movement , transformation , profiling , and quality across traditional data management technology stacks as well as hadoop and cloud environments .\nsyncsort is a provider of enterprise software and a player in big iron to big data solutions . dancingdinosaur has covered it here and here . according to the company , customers in more than 85 countries rely on syncsort to move and transform mission - critical data and workloads . vision solutions provides business resilience tools addressing high availability , disaster recovery , migration , and data sharing for ibm power systems .\nspecifically , syncsort and trillium both have a substantial number of large enterprise customers seeking to generate new insights by combining traditional corporate data with diverse information sources from mobile , online , social , and the internet of things . syncsort expects these organizations to continue to rely heavily on next - generation analytic capabilities , creating a growing need for its best - in - class data integration and quality solutions to make their big data initiatives successful . together , syncsort and trillium will continue to focus on providing customers with these capabilities for traditional environments , while leading the industry in delivering them for hadoop and spark too .\nsyncsort incorporated is a global software company specializing in big data , high speed sorting products , and data integration software and services , for hadoop , microsoft windows , unix , linux , and mainframe systems .\nby 2013 , syncsort had positioned itsewf as a \u201cbig iron to big data\u201d company whose products reportedwy reqwire wess manuaw tuning and stiww exhibit high performance . refwecting de importance of its big data strategy , in 2013 syncsort recruited technowogy industry veteran lonne jaffe as ceo . jaffe had previouswy served as senior vice president of corporate strategy at ca technowogies , and vp of strategy in de ibm software group . [ 4 ]\nin december 2016 , syncsort reached a significant milestone in its growth strategy : acquiring market - leading data quality provider trillium software , a leader in gartner\u2019s magic quadrant for data quality tools every year since gartner started publishing the report . the acquisition of trillium was the largest in syncsort\u2019s history , and brought together market - leading data quality and data integration technology to deliver value at scale in the most demanding enterprise environments .\nsyncsort is is a global software company offering a suite of technologies including big data and data quality solutions , sorting products , and data integration services for hadoop , windows , unix , linux , and mainframe systems .\nadvised onreservoir capital group llc , clearlake capital group lp purchase syncsort , inc . from windcrest partners , insight venture partners , bessemer venture partners , goldman sachs capital partners , garmark advisors llc , georgian partners , inc .\nover the years , syncsort has been providing solutions for cloud , hadoop , mainframe , linix , unix , windows and splunk . they have come up with various products creating tools for big data , sorting and for mainframe .\nsyncsort mfx : it reduces billable cpu time and contain overall software costs and support more processing in an lpar and free up capacity . it also helps to meet slas / batch window to reduce risk and associated business costs .\n\u201cwe are pleased to open an exciting new chapter in syncsort\u2019s rich history , and execute strategies to capitalize on the many growth opportunities provided by the combination of syncsort\u2019s market - leading big iron to big data platform and vision\u2019s leading business resilience software solutions , \u201d said jared hendricks , a senior managing director at centerbridge . \u201cgiven the innovation and talent that the teams contribute to this combination , the laser focus on high - value use cases and strategic partnerships to drive significant organic growth , and a proven track record executing acquisitions , the future is extremely bright at syncsort . we are excited about the prospects for the new company and continuing participation from our partners at clearlake . \u201d\nsyncsort followed - up this announcement by partnering with major hadoop distribution vendors like cloudera , hortonworks and mapr to ensure dmx - h works seamlessly with these hadoop platforms and takes advantage of their key facilities . when a new hadoop project , apache spark became an important part of the hadoop ecosystem , syncsort integrated dmx - h with it as well , and implemented technology to make it easy to leverage all work done in hadoop , whether in mapreduce or spark .\ndefining import jobs for the hundreds or even thousands of tables you need to move can take hundreds of hours with traditional etl tools . syncsort\u2019s datafunnel lets you point , click and onboard entire schemas from a relational database in minutes .\nstage 1 \u2013 os / 360 sort / merge the sort / merge developed for os / 360 was actually a very good product . it was reasonably fast , and reasonably easy to use . and , like the rest of os / 360 , it was \u201cfree , \u201d and semi - open source stage 2 \u2013 syncsort syncsort was very obviously developed from os / 360 sort / merge . it was supposed to be faster . stage 3 \u2013 dfsort dfsort was ibm ' s response to syncsort . since then the two products have been in what appears to an unbiased observer a near tit for tat race to improve performance and add features to the point where the products have essentially added the capabilities of a report generator type program . it is difficult - perhaps impossible - to compare their performance . i suspect that in some environments dfsort will be a little better , and syncsort will be a little better in some other environments .\nsyncsort and cloudera provide an enterprise - ready hadoop platform that is flexible , scalable , and cost - effective\u2014an integrated solution that drives bigger insights for all your enterprise data , from mainframe to streaming data sources , and everything in between .\nwoodcliff lake , nj and santa monica , ca ( november 30 , 2016 ) \u2013 syncsort incorporated ( \u201csyncsort\u201d ) , the global leader in big iron to big data solutions backed by clearlake capital group , l . p . ( \u201cclearlake\u201d ) , today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with harte hanks , inc . ( nyse : hhs ) to acquire trillium software ( \u201ctrillium\u201d ) , a leading global provider of data quality solutions . the acquisition of trillium will be the largest in syncsort\u2019s history , and brings together market - leading data quality and data integration technology to deliver value at scale in the most demanding enterprise environments . the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions .\nsyncsort incorporated is one of de owdest continuouswy operating software firms of its size . [ 9 ] now in its fiff decade , de company has diversified beyond its originaw namesake product and operates subsidiaries in france , germany and de uk .\nin de 1990s , syncsort expanded into cwient / server environments wif a unix - based sort utiwity and a backup product . in 2004 , syncsort introduced dmexpress , which added core etl ( extract , transform and woad ) integration capabiwities , metadata management and improved job management . in 2008 , dmexpress was awarded de etl worwd speed record by transferring 5 . 4tb of raw data into a vertica anawytic database on an hp c - cwass bwadesystem in 57 minutes . [ 3 ]\nmfx for mainframe : high - performance sort for z systems . syncsort mfx for z / os will reduce cpu costs and help meet batch window requirements while optimizing resource management and overall system efficiency - and plug compatible with the ibm sort .\ncredit suisse , antares capital and suntrust robinson humphrey are providing fully committed debt financing for the transaction . foros served as the financial advisor to harte hanks . credit suisse , evercore and suntrust robinson humphrey served as the financial advisors to syncsort .\nawso in 2013 , syncsort acqwired circwe computer group , [ 5 ] whose product dl / 2 faciwitates migration of mainframe data , especiawwy from ibm ims instances to ibm ' s db2 under z / os . [ 6 ] [ 7 ]\nnicowe , kristen , uh - hah - hah - hah .\nbreaking anawysis : syncsort\u2019s new acqwisition primes partners for reaw - time big data ,\nsiwicon angwe , 2013 - 09 - 30 , retrieved 2014 - 01 - 14 .\nsyncsort dmx - h pulls enterprise data into hadoop in the cloud and prepares that data for business workloads using native hadoop frameworks , apache spark , or mapreduce , effectively enabling it to achieve time - to - value goals and quickly deliver business insights .\nvscoret specifies the total amount of virtual storage memory ( above - and below - the - line ) that syncsort uses . this value overrides the sort - sortsize parameter in hlq . cdbaparm ( util ) and the sortsize value in the utility job .\norganizations were also looking for ways to address key cost and performance challenges on the mainframe . syncsort introduced its innovative zpsaver suite to meet these needs , which offloads resource intensive processing to ziip processors , to improve performance , reduce mips usage and lower costs .\nin juwy 2017 , centerbridge partners announced dat it had reached an agreement to acqwire syncsort awong wif vision sowutions . the two companies wiww be combined into one company . the transaction cwosed in de dird qwarter of 2017 and integration is ongoing . [ 13 ]\ntoday \u2013 since 1968 , syncsort has delivered data integration products to thousands of customers around the world , helping companies to process large volumes of data as efficiently as possible . we\u2019ve helped our customers not only to navigate major shifts in technology but also to flourish .\nsyncsort is a recognized global leader in big iron to big data solutions , a fast - growing segment within the data management space that industry analyst wikibon forecasts to be growing at 25 % a year to $ 2 . 3 billion by 2020 . syncsort\u2019s proven software efficiently delivers all critical enterprise data assets with the highest integrity for big data analytics , on premise or in the cloud . with its acquisition of trillium software in late 2016 , the company is also now home to market - leading data quality software and expertise .\nvscore specifies the maximum amount of below - the - line virtual storage in kb that syncsort uses . set vscore to the same value as the sort - applsize parameter in hlq . cdbaparm ( util ) . the default sort - applsize value is 420 kb .\nwhile this helps lower adoption costs for the enterprise , circle technology also helps address the skills challenges many organizations face due to dwindling ims and vsam expertise . according to syncsort , over 90 percent of the fortune 1000 enterprises use ims for their mission - critical data management needs , processing more than 50 billion transactions a day and managing over 14 petabytes of data . cics vsam processes tens of billions of online transactions every day at the world\u2019s largest companies , and this is a big data pain point syncsort is anxious to address .\nsyncsort\u2019s dmx is the only data integration tool with intelligent execution . while traditional integration tools are manual and static , with every change requiring constant tuning to maintain performance slas , dmx dynamically selects the most efficient algorithms based on the data structures and system attributes at run - time .\nsyncsort can be traced back to 1968 , when founders duane whitlow and stan rintel began developing software for mainframe computers . while developing an airlines reservations system , whitlow developed a sort solution that managed to provide a smaller footprint and better performance than ibm ' s existing sort utility .\nin the 1990s , syncsort released a unix - based sort utility and a backup product and in 2004 , introduced dmexpress , which added core etl ( extract , transform , load ) integration capabilities and metadata management . in 2008 , dmexpress was awarded the etl world speed record .\nsyncsort is one of those companies that feeds off these old , closet - sized machines with its technology for making a mainframe\u2019s data accessible . its competitors are legacy technology companies such as informatica that made their fortune on extracting data and then processing it for analysis . the company maintains that its differentiation is in analyzing mainframe data using hadoop , the de facto method in the enterprise for setting up data to be analyzed across distributed infrastructures . syncsort opens the mainframe environment a bit more for analysis , giving companies greater ability to analyze data that has traditionally been unavailable .\nthe combination of syncsort and trillium\u2019s complementary product set will enable enterprise customers to seamlessly harness all their valuable data assets for greater business insights , applying high - performance and scalable data movement , transformation , profiling and quality across traditional data management technology stacks and emerging hadoop and cloud environments .\nduring the company ' s early years , the team at whitlow computer systems developed software that vastly outperformed all other mainframe sorting solutions and earned its first patents . these patented algorithms became known as the basis of the first version of their solution . the team called it\nsyncsort .\nin february 2015 , william data systems joined the syncsort family , along with its zen suite , making critical mainframe network monitoring and security data available to advanced big data platforms . the zen suite brings customers specialized components to provide network monitoring , tracing , reporting , security alerting and performance management .\nthis acquisition is the first since the announcement that syncsort and vision solutions are combining , adding expertise and proven leadership in ibmi and aix power systems platforms and to reinforce its \u2018big iron to big data\u2019 focus . syncsort has also long established player in the mainframe business . its big iron to big data promises to be a fast - growing market segment comprised of solutions that optimize traditional data systems and deliver mission - critical data from these systems to next - generation analytic environments using innovative big data technologies . metron\u2019s solutions and expertise is expected to contribute to the company\u2019s data infrastructure optimization portfolio .\nsyncsort and trillium both have a substantial number of large enterprise customers seeking to generate new insights by combining traditional corporate data with new information sources from mobile , online , social and internet of things ( \u201ciot\u201d ) . these organizations will continue to rely heavily on next - generation analytic capabilities , creating a growing need for best - in - class data integration and quality solutions to make their big data initiatives successful . together , syncsort and trillium will continue to have a strong focus on providing customers with these capabilities for traditional environments , while leading the industry in delivering them for hadoop and spark .\nevercore and jefferies served as financial advisors to syncsort and vision solutions . bank of america merrill lynch and credit suisse served as financial advisors to centerbridge . financing for the transaction was provided by bank of america merrill lynch , credit suisse , antares capital , golub capital , jefferies and suntrust robinson humphrey .\nsyncsort is dedicated to helping data - intensive organizations across the big data continuum with a smarter way to collect and process the ever - expanding data avalanche . we have teamed with an extraordinary group of partners to offer innovative solutions to drive better business outcomes in less time , with less resources and lower tco .\noffloading elt workloads and data from the edw slashes batch windows , keeps data readily available , and frees up capacity . to make it even easier to get started , syncsort and cloudera have partnered with dell to enable turnkey data warehouse optimization solutions that are cost - effective , easy - to - use and highly - scalable .\nsyncsort has a growing global customer base that\u2019s reached into the thousands , and today\u2019s acquisition marks the next step in enhancing data management for industrial - grade enterprise software . it\u2019s part of a return to the well established skill in data sorting , based on concepts first introduced in the 1970s and popularized by legacy it firms like ibm .\nat syncsort , we use our experience so you can quickly extract value from your critical data anytime , anywhere . our software is used by leading businesses - - on premise and in the cloud - - to optimize their data infrastructure , assure the availability and security of critical data , and seamlessly integrate their systems and improve data quality .\nin april 2016 , hortonworks announced its first ever commercial software reseller agreement , choosing syncsort ' s dmx - h to be the data integration product of choice for its new optimized etl onboarding offering . it provides joint customers with an integrated solution to quickly and efficiently migrate data to hortonworks data platform ( hdp\u2122 ) to power next - generation data analytics .\nour industry - leading data integration software , syncsort dmx - h , provides everything you need to collect , prepare , blend , transform , and distribute all your data seamlessly with hadoop . in addition , our no - coding , no - tuning , \u201cdesign once , deploy anywhere\u201d approach lets you focus on your business objectives , not the underlying technology .\n\u201cwith most large enterprises making significant investments in big data for business and operational analytics , core data integration and data quality workloads are moving into hadoop at a rapid pace , \u201d said josh rogers , ceo , syncsort . \u201cas a pioneer in bringing high - performance data integration software to the hadoop ecosystem , syncsort sees an opportunity to extend our unique value with trillium\u2019s proven , best - of - breed data quality products . together , we are a clear leader in the data integration and data quality market , and the logical choice for large enterprises seeking to chart a path to hadoop . we look forward to working closely with trillium\u2019s customers and investing in the great products they have come to rely on . \u201d\nyou can do parallel inserts to oracle without locking the tables . you can automatically partition and load into greenplum and netezza for the fastest data loads possible . syncsort\u2019s dmx gives you best - in - class loads to a wide variety of analytics databases including teradata , vertica , greenplum , netezza , oracle , and nosql databases such as cassandra , hbase and mongodb .\n\u201ci am delighted to be supporting centerbridge and the new syncsort as a senior advisor to continue to help develop a global big iron to big data leader , \u201d said nicolaas vlok , ceo of vision solutions . \u201cthere is significant potential to generate more value for our customers , partners , employees and investors as we execute on the growth strategy of the combined business . \u201d\n\u201cmany large enterprises with substantial hadoop projects have told us that up to 80 percent of their corporate data originates in the mainframe\u201d said geoff cooke , general manager of circle computer group . \u201cwith mainframe data being such a critical piece of the enterprise\u2019s big data strategy , syncsort and circle create a formidable combination of expertise and a trusted ability to bring measurable value to mainframe customers . \u201d\nheadquartered in pearl river , ny , our company has international subsidiaries in the united kingdom , france , germany , japan , australia , singapore , hong kong , belgium , poland , israel , with support centers across the united states and the netherlands . we work with an international network of partners , resellers and distributors who include syncsort products as integral components of their it solutions .\nsyncsort acquired uk - based circle computer group , including its flagship dl / 2 product , in the fall of 2013 , kicking off its acquisition - based and organic growth strategy . dl / 2 provides the rapid , transparent migration of applications accessing large quantities of data from the ibm\u00ae information management system\u2122 ( ims ) to db2\u00ae on z / os\u00ae , without requiring any application changes .\nat syncsort , we organize data everywhere , to keep the world working . we use our experience so you can quickly extract value from your critical data anytime , anywhere . our software is used by leading enterprises - on premise and in the cloud - to optimize their data infrastructure , assure the availability and security of critical data , and seamlessly integrate their systems and improve data quality .\nsyncsort , inc . develops data management and data warehousing software solutions . it offers dmx , dmx - h , ironcluster etl , ironstream , dmx sort edition , zen suite and zpsaver suite . the firm also provides solutions for hadoop , cloud , splunk , linux , unix , windows , and mainframe . the company was founded by assadour o . tavitian and harvey b . te ssler in 1968 .\n\u201ccios and ctos should be setting out a roadmap for the introduction of near real - time data analytics , and partnering with companies that can provide the key technologies to enable automation of rapid change to business systems . syncsort is likely to be one such important technology to reduce the elapsed time of complex data transformation , especially for companies that hold large amounts of important data in ibm mainframe hierarchical databases . \u201d\n\u201cwe are thrilled to officially welcome the talented vision team , the thousands of customers that rely on vision\u2019s trusted leadership in ibm i and aix power systems , and an impressive , world - class partner ecosystem to the new syncsort , \u201d said josh rogers , ceo , syncsort . \u201cthis milestone in our business comes at a time when virtually every large enterprise in the world is focused on optimizing existing data infrastructure , and liberating mission - critical data from traditional systems , to make it available in next - generation analytic environments for trusted business insights . together with centerbridge and clearlake , we are creating a big iron to big data platform that addresses the most critical , complex data management challenges that leading enterprises across all major industries will face for at least the next decade . we are pleased to take this logical next step in our strategy . \u201d\nsyncsort dmx - h : it is specifically designed to help achieve modern data strategy objectives with a single interface for accessing and integrating all the enterprise data sources , batch and streaming , across hadoop , spark , linux , unix or windows , on premise or in the cloud . dmx - h , amazon emr edition delivers the etl functionality you need for amazon emr , enabling you to fast - track your productivity and deliver results quickly .\nwith apache hadoop adoption continually increasing in the enterprise , data scientists and analysts need a simplified way to gain visibility into data in hadoop to meet compliance and regulatory requirements . cloudera is leading the way with syncsort , a leading comprehensive governance solution native to hadoop , and we\u2019re excited that our industry - leading dmx - h is integrated with cloudera navigator ' s single , searchable interface to publish audit trail and end - to - end lineage .\ncustomers were looking for a way to unlock valuable mainframe machine data and make it available at the speed of business to next - generation analytics environments . many were already using the splunk platform to collect and analyze valuable operational and security data from many enterprises sources , but could not access the mainframe data . syncsort introduced ironstream\u00ae , a game - changing new product to continuously collect mainframe data in real - time and deliver it to the splunk platform .\nsan antonio , tx - - ( marketwired - nov 30 , 2016 ) - harte hanks ( nyse : hhs ) , a leader in customer relationships , experiences and interaction - led marketing , today announced a definitive agreement whereby syncsort , a global leader in big iron to big data solutions , will acquire harte hanks ' trillium software business for $ 112 million in cash . the sale of trillium software is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions .\nsyncsort dmx : dmx reduces the cost and complexity of data integration by freeing up database capacity , delivering up to 10x faster performance , and eliminating the need for manual coding and tuning . dmx is the only data integration tool with a smart etl optimizer . dmx dynamically selects the most efficient algorithms based on the data structures and system attributes it encounters at run - time . the etl optimizer automatically adapts and optimizes itself to the exact characteristics of any particular job and system .\nin de earwy years , aso tavitian managed sawes and marketing operations , which soon took off , especiawwy after den - startup computerworwd pubwished a front page story about de product . that story , whitwow said , resuwted in openings in europe , and de company was one of de first to seww an independent software product in europe . [ 2 ] in dose earwy days , according to whitwow , syncsort ' s product was often de first non - ibm product for many customers .\nthe company apparently hasn\u2019t suffered from being passed between owners . syncsort has been active in tech acquisitions for the past two years as it builds its data transformation footprint . just a couple of weeks ago , it acquired metron , a provider of cross - platform capacity management software , services . metron\u2019s signature athene solution delivers trend - based forecasting , capacity modeling , and planning capabilities that enable enterprises to optimize their data infrastructure to improve performance and control costs on premise or in the cloud .\ncircle\u2019s flagship product , dl / 2 , provides a software engine that enables the rapid , transparent migration of applications accessing large quantities of data from the ibm information management system ( ims ) to db2 on z / os , without requiring any application changes . this mission - critical mainframe data can be made securely available to familiar big data platforms like apache hadoop via syncsort\u2019s dmx - h product line . circle also provides similar capabilities for moving ibm virtual storage access method ( vsam ) data .\nearlier this year syncsort integrated its own big data integration solution , dmx - h , with cloudera director , enabling organizations to easily deploy dmx - h along with cloudera enterprise on amazon web services , microsoft azure , or google cloud . by deploying dmx - h with cdh , organizations can quickly pull data into new , ready - to - work clusters in the cloud\u2014accelerating the time to capture cloud benefits , including cost savings and data - as - a - service ( daas ) delivery .\nin 1968 , seven recent graduates of new york university and columbia university forged a partnership to find a better , smarter way to process data . this was no easy feat in the early days of mainframe computing , when systems required huge monetary investments , specialized expertise to operate , and a large amount of time to perform even the simplest of functions . determined to develop a software solution that increased mainframe performance while reducing operational costs , whitlow computer systems , today known as syncsort , was born .\nsyncsort , a global maker of big data software , is moving fast under the direction of lone jaffe . his first acquisition as ceo of data integration is uk - based circle computer group , kicking off the acquisition - heavy growth strategy he revealed earlier this year . circle offers a portfolio of software products that allow organizations to make valuable , previously \u201clocked away\u201d mainframe data securely available for new enterprise - wide big data initiatives without requiring any changes to existing applications , reducing software costs in the process .\nthe vision portfolio provides leading business resilience solutions for ibm i and aix power systems platforms . its software solutions are designed to protect data , minimize downtime and maximize resources for the modern data center . the recent acquisition of enforcive systems , an it security and compliance management solutions provider , drives a unique convergence of high availability , disaster recovery and security capabilities to protect an organization\u2019s data . with the addition of the vision portfolio , syncsort is well positioned to capitalize on significant investments being made across the industry in tuning power systems to serve next - generation machine learning use cases , on premise or in the cloud .\nthe mainframe is that dinosaur of the prehistoric age of it . but unlike the pterodactyl , mainframes will continue to have a hulking presence as long as corporations use them to store all their data . circle computer group has developed a process for removing the data from these big - iron infrastructures and into more accessible database environments such as those from ibm .\nmainframes will never go away . but in this age of data , these old systems have to be accessed as much as the rest of the corporate infrastructure . to reach that data requires complex data - integration capabilities , a booming market that is emerging as more data is sought to do predictive analytics . data integration startups include companies such as mulesoft that are developing new methods for integrating data from on - premise environments and cloud services so it can be analyzed for further use .\n\u201cwe\u2019re looking to acquire fast - growing companies with extraordinary talent and highly differentiated software that will advance our strategy and easily snap into our existing technology , \u201d said jaffe . \u201cwe were really fortunate to find such a company in circle . \u201d\n\u201cthe world is moving towards these skills again , \u201d floyer goes on . \u201cone big data key business value driver is the enablement of near real - time data analytics from many data sources , and to operationalize these processes to automate change in real - time online systems . sorting is a large component of elapsed time in both the etl and selection processes . jaffe is betting that the same technologies ( with the addition of large in - memory sorts ) are going to be needed for big data . \u201d\n\u2026 we\u2019d like to tell you about our mission and how you can help us fulfill it . siliconangle media inc . \u2019s business model is based on the intrinsic value of the content , not advertising . unlike many online publications , we don\u2019t have a paywall or run banner advertising , because we want to keep our journalism open , without influence or the need to chase traffic .\n\u2014 take a lot of hard work , time and money . keeping the quality high requires the support of sponsors who are aligned with our vision of ad - free journalism content .\nin the world of information technology , we marvel at solutions that perform complex tasks simply and dependably because these tasks generally aren\u2019t easy to accomplish . this is the case with the dl / 2 product from circle computer group .\ntoday , companies are looking for ways to reduce costs , provide easier access to data or business purposes , and minimize the risk that comes with making any changes . why are companies looking for ways to make data more easily accessible for business purposes ? the better a company is at making data available and accessible , the better that company can serve its customers , know what new products and services to provide , create closer relationships with partners , and keep costs low .\nfor some companies , legacy applications using ims databases are a potential area for cost reduction . while ims has been a trusted workhorse for decades , ims expertise is diminishing in all geographies , largely as a result of retirement . in addition , increasing maintenance and licensing costs often mean disproportional increases in the continued provision of legacy applications . replacing legacy applications is expensive , whether by in - house development or through the use of an erp solution . retaining legacy applications , but at a significantly reduced cost , is a challenge many organizations face .\nother companies have no intentions of eliminating ims , but want to increase availability and access to the data stored there . db2 provides the rich functionality required by today\u2019s e - business and business intelligence applications , and has become the database of choice for z / os users . for many companies , however , extending the benefits of db2 to legacy ims data has remained out of reach . moving data to db2 not only involves complex data re - engineering and migration , but also requires extensive modification to application programs , often resulting in an unacceptable level of effort , cost , and risk .\nwhether you want to eliminate ims or move the data to db2 for increased availability and accessibility , dl / 2 provides a simple , dependable solution . if your goal is to eliminate ims , dl / 2 makes it easy to move your ims data to db2 but continue to run your existing legacy applications unchanged . this capability permits you to eliminate ims / db and associated ims tools\u2019 license costs , but continue to use your ims legacy applications . it also means you don\u2019t need to wait years for applications to be rewritten or take unnecessary business risks . you could be saving the license fees of ims in six to 12 months ."]}
{"id": 54864, "summary": [{"text": "a laminated fabric is a two ( or more ) layer construction with a polymer film bonded to a fabric .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "laminated fabrics are used in rainwear , automotive , and other applications . 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fine quality - smooth finish - high strenght\ncloud 9 100 % organic cotton laminated fabric . this fabric , is a certified organic cotton base , with a matte pu coating top layer . but instead wipe using a soft cloth with mild soap & water , or a gentl . . .\n\u00a9 fabric . com , inc . 2003 - 2018 . all rights reserved .\nicons white\nin laminated cotton . laminated cotton weight , pvc coated 100 % cotton . suitable for quilting , dressmaking with straight lines , light furnishings such as cushions , bedding , and light weigh . . .\nknown as a foremost organization , we are dedicatedly betrothed in offering a high quality collection of laminated fabric that is available in diverse designs , lengths and specifications . product details : more . .\nour range of high quality laminated and unlaminated pp fabrics are widely used for wrapping of steel coils , tyres and other industrial products . all the layers of the fabric is treated with uv more . .\nwaterproof pul polyurethane laminate upholstery fabric suitable for many things including shower curtains , waterproof bags , mattress protectors , bathroom etc . high quality waterproof pul fabric an exc . . .\nthis gorgeous 100 % cotton pvc laminated fabric is covered patchwork style squares containing elephants and stitch style hearts . each large square is approx . we love you to get your hands on your fabri . . .\n5 colours to choose from this fantastic kiss laminated pvc . it is gloss on one side and matt on the other . the laminated parts protect the glossy side and it is very simple to pull apart . we have take . . .\nfostered with huge business knowledge and understanding in this business arena , we are readily involved in providing to our customers a commendable spectrum of laminated packaging fabric . in conformism with the evolutions taking place in this business more . .\nwe offer woven paper laminated fabrics on rolls and in cut to size form . one of the most common uses of this type of fabric is to form top layer of corrugated boxes to pack heavy objects . this top more . .\nit is 12oz in weight so excellent for indoor and outdoor applications like industrial curtains , floor coverings , tarpaulins , gym walls , covers . 12oz / 350g in weight . waterproof fabric . dress fabric .\nwe have gained expertise in delivering a quality range of laminated bag fabric . these fabrics are widely used as protective covers against moisture and liquids . especially these fabrics are used to protect apparels , bags and beds from dust and other more . .\ndoes your laminated cotton work for chair pads , bibs , raincoats , tablecloths , splat mats , etc . ? does it have uv protection ?\nmatching up with the ever increasing requirements of the customers , our company is engaged in providing lamination fabric .\nhigh quality waterproof pul fabric an excellent high quality premium luxurious soft thin waterproof pul fabric . it is a great choice of use for pet coat ' s , waterproof clothing , baby changing mat ' s , dr . . .\nthese laminates are produced by impregnating cotton fabric with phenolic resin and then pressing these prepegs under high pressure and controlled temperature . by choosing different grades ( coarse / medium / fine wave ) of fabric and modifying phenolic more . .\nbeing a foremost organization in this industry , we are actively engaged in offering the finest quality range of printed laminated fabrics . features : - fade resistance more . .\nwe love you to get your hands on your fabric as soon as possible , so we dispatch as quickly as possible .\nthis sweater knit fabric has an ultra soft hand , fluid drape , 25 % stretch along the grain and about 15 % vertical . . .\nmanufacturer : cloud 9 . composition : laminated 100 % cotton . 1 fat quarter = 50cm x 73 . 5cm . 2 fat quarters = 50cm x 147cm . 3 fat quarters = 75cm x 147cm .\n1 . item : lycra fabric 2 . layer upper ( one side ) : lycra fabric , color black 3 . feature : glossy surface , soft hand - feel , stretchable , good color fastness 4 . specific uses : sport , diving suits , shoes , slimming shorts , swimsuit , footwear , more . .\navailable with us is a wide variety of hdpe & pp laminated fabrics . which is offered to our esteemed clients at competitive industry prices . the fabrics we have made available are manufactured under the guidance of knowledgeable professionals , who more . .\nwiman extrusion laminated film is pinhole - free and is ideal for air , fluid , and gas bladders . conventional off - line lamination with adhesive may pull , tear , and distort cold film in the lamination process which often results in pinholes .\neliminating adhesive means smoother , even material with no \u201cglue bulges\u201d that can cause a \u201cboardy\u201d hand , no underglued spots that can delaminate , and no concerns over the purity , odor , or biocompatibility of an often \u201cunknown\u201d adhesive . eliminating adhesive reduces a key source of product variation in laminated films .\nlamifix gloss . place the lamifix with the glossy side facing up on the right side of the fabric . wipeable iron - on vinyl transfer film . a fusible , transparent and wet cleanable iron - on film . important : . . .\nthe width is . the composition is . tumble dry on low and remove from the drier as quickly as possible once finished . we love you to get your hands on your fabric as soon as possible , so we dispatch as . . .\nthe width is . the composition is . we love you to get your hands on your fabric as soon as possible , so we dispatch as quickly as possible . tumble dry on low and remove from the drier as quickly as pos . . .\nwe are amongst the top - notch manufacturer and suppliers of top quality woven fabric rolls . the whole range is fabricated using top grade basic material and state - of - art technology under expert supervision of highly skilled professionals . the offered more . .\nlamifix matt . place lamifix matt with readable edge print side facing upwards ( i . e . so you read it ) on the right side of the fabric , cover with a dry cloth . wipeable iron - on vinyl transfer film . a fus . . .\ndescription : this sweater knit fabric has an ultra soft hand , fluid drape , 25 % stretch along the grain and about 15 % vertical stretch . it is perfect for sheer cardigans , layering sweaters , scarves and wraps . it features horizontal stripes . colors include black , white . . .\nspecifications : - density : 86t - thickness : 0 . 45 mm - width : 57 / 58\n- color : blue the attractive design of the fabric enhances the glamour of the couch , bed , chairs , and interior of cars . these fabrics are manufactured by our more . .\nfood safe is a tough one - the fda has not established a test for our manufacturers to use because their standards are for testing a\nproduct\n- not the components of a product . in other words the cotton laminate may be\nfood safe\nbut there ' s no test - - - the laminates i carry have all been tested for cpsia compliance ( approved for children ' s products ) and some have been tested for bpa also . some of the laminated cotton out there have not been tested and should not be used for children ' s products . i do carry a tested food safe lining fabric and have just found some laminates that have been approved with a matte finish . you can search\nwithin\nmy store using\nfood safe\nto view them .\ndue to this fabric being cut to length and health policies i cannot accept returns unless i ' ve made a mistake . please purchase samples if in doubt about the product or color as monitors can change the appearance . samples are listed in the store ( 4 / $ 1 . 00 ) in the custom / samples / tube section or here is the direct link urltoken\nyes , it works well - but it ' s not thick like naugahyde . you can visit my facebook page for photos of seat cushion projects here at urltoken and samples are available ( 4 / $ 1 . 00 ) here urltoken so you can see it first . the fabric is wipeable , soft , pliable and waterproof . uv protection ? - no it does not - it is not intended for continued outdoor use . the cotton will fade and deteriorate with the sun exposure .\ni ' m sorry - i stopped taking orders for sewing when the store got so busy . some people purchase the fabric from me and have someone else make the tablecloth - i can ship directly to your seamstress if you ' d like that - just be sure to change the shipping address when you place your order . do the edges fray ? generally the laminate keeps the edges from fraying - and if you ' re patient you can trim with sharp zig zag or decorative scissors , but you may get the occasional thread .\nthis medium weight stretch french terry knit has a super soft face and a looped back . features minimal stretch across . . .\ndescription : this medium weight stretch french terry knit has a super soft face and a looped back . features minimal stretch across the grain and 25 % stretch on the vertical for comfort and ease . perfect for beach cover - ups , loungewear , even lined knit . . .\ndesigned by wee gallery for dear stella , this medium weight stretch cotton jersey knit is perfect for making t - shirts , loungewear , . . .\ndescription : designed by wee gallery for dear stella , this medium weight stretch cotton jersey knit is perfect for making t - shirts , loungewear , knit dresses and more ! it features a soft hand and about a 50 % four way stretch for added comfort and . . .\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 .\nverified purchase means that the person writing the review purchased the item from this seller on etsy .\nthe time i need to prepare an order for shipping varies . for details , see individual items .\ni ' ll do my best to meet these shipping estimates , but cannot guarantee them . actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose .\nselling to europe ? make sure to let buyers know when they can expect to receive their order .\nbuyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply . i ' m not responsible for delays due to customs .\netsy keeps your payment information secure . etsy shops never receive your credit card information .\nbuyers can still file a case with etsy support to seek a return or exchange in some situations . learn more about cases\neu law allows eu residents to return an item by contacting the seller within 14 days . we recommend accepting returns . learn more\nbuyers are responsible for return shipping costs . if the item is not returned in its original condition , the buyer is responsible for any loss in value .\nsee this seller handbook article for a sample privacy policy you can customize for your shop .\nif you ship to the eu or offer your listings to buyers there , you ' re required to have a gdpr - compliant privacy policy by 25 may , 2018 .\netsy prohibits the use of buyer information for unsolicited messages . see our privacy policy for more info .\nthe usa federal act of 2008 states that children ' s products cannot contain more than 300 parts per million of lead . \u201cchildren\u2019s products\u201d are defined as \u201ca consumer product designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger . \u201d three phthalates , dehp , dbp , and bbp , have been permanently prohibited by congress in concentration of more than 0 . 1 % in \u201cchildren\u2019s toys\u201d or \u201cchild care articles . \u201d a \u201cchild care article\u201d means a product that a child 3 and younger would use for sleeping , feeding , sucking or teething . producers selling children ' s products are required to meet these guidelines within the usa . if you sell children ' s products request a testing certificate for your records\nthe suppliers in the us are required to meet cpsia compliance - consumer product safety improvement act - but are not required to test for bpa - but many have - if the manufacturer has provided me written documentation of testing i add\nbpa free\nto the listing . this does not mean that there is bpa in the others - just that they haven ' t provided me written test documents .\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 .\na top quality , heavy cotton canvas , with a lurex sparkle finish and covered in a plastic coating .\ncopyright \u00a9 1995 - 2018 ebay inc . all rights reserved . user agreement , privacy , cookies and adchoice\nthis page was last updated : jul - 09 10 : 42 . number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date . see each listing for international postage options and costs .\nsurvey no . 281 / 1 , plot no . 7 / 8 , shapar main road n . h . 8 - b , shapar , veraval ,\naggarwal tower , block cu , 3rd floor , office no . 301 pitampura ,\nlajai chokdi , hadmatiya road , opp . uma cotton lajai , tal . tankara , dist . morvi ,\nno . 4 / 136 , anandha iyengar street , n . g . g . o . colony post ,\nsingle site film production and lamination means a shorter , streamlined supply chain with reduced transportation costs , and single source accountability .\nmany of these laminate films can be incorporate a host of engineered properties . typical film coatings are pvc vinyl , tpu polyurethane , eva / polyolefin blend . other polymers are available . film coatings can be thin or thick . 0 . 005\u201d to 0 . 050\u201d is a typical range .\nif your application could benefit from custom - produced , expertly engineered film laminates , contact wiman today . our team of technical sales experts are experienced in film development and stand ready to discuss a superior solution for you .\n\u00a9 2018 wiman corporation , all rights reserved . a subsidiary of rtp company . the wiman logo and the flexible company \u00ae are registered trademarks of wiman corporation . | website design by vision design group , inc . | privacy policy\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nbright colours , high - quality workmanship and cute designs . our laminates from the usa and japan are a glaring eye catcher and an interesting material for tablecloth . rainwear , cushion covers and other creative projects .\nthis photo is the exclusive property of urltoken and may not be copied or used in any way without express written permission of urltoken ."]}
{"id": 54871, "summary": [{"text": "the webster ( also known as the webster miami ) is a luxury multi-brand fashion house operating five physical boutiques in the u.s. and an online store .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the multi-brand boutique sells a curated selection of designer brands ( balmain , celine , chanel , dior , givenchy , yves saint laurent ) and many others .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the webster has partnered with worldwide major retailers such as le bon marche , target , ritz paris , and most recently , lane crawford . ", "topic": 34}], "title": "the webster", "paragraphs": ["on four continents , all webster students have access to classes taught in english by webster faculty leading to a webster university degree .\nwebster museum and historical society 18 lapham park webster , new york 14580 585 . 265 . 3308\nin 1880 , farmer , laborer and keeping house were the top 3 reported jobs worked by webster . the most common webster occupation in the usa was farmer . 36 % of webster ' s were farmers . a less common occupation for the webster family was farming .\n, have created exclusive product for the collaboration , all inspired by the webster\u2019s flamingo logo .\nwebster students are around the world . there are 17 , 000 + students enrolled at webster university - 5 , 010 undergraduates and 15 , 200 graduates .\nwebster has an extraordinary history that reflects a commitment to serving people who may not otherwise have access to quality education . also see the webster university archives in the emerson library .\nthe undergraduate program at webster allows students to combine different academic subjects for stronger career opportunities .\nthe flexible , accredited graduate programs taught on the webster university geneva campus are designed to fit around a busy lifestyle .\nwebster university annually recognizes five faculty members with webster ' s most prestigious faculty awards , the william t . kemper award for excellence in teaching and the wilma and roswell messing , jr . faculty award .\ntells bof . \u201ci feel that the webster is really a lifestyle \u2026 and i wanted to embrace everything with the lifestyle . \u201d\nbetween 1940 and 2004 , webster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944 , and highest in 1999 . the average life expectancy for webster in 1940 was 47 , and 74 in 2004 .\nwebster university had 27 student - athletes named to the 2018 st . louis intercollegiate athletic conference spring all - academic team . including the fall and winter seasons , webster had 62 sliac all - academic team selections in the 2017 - 18 academic year .\nthe webster was selected as one of five exclusive specialty stores to participate in target\u2019s designer collaboration concept , the shops at target . co - designed by laure , the 211 piece capsule collection wove the webster\u2019s infectious beachy chic dna into attainable pieces for men , women and children .\nthe world is changing . education changes with it . combine the webster face - to - face classroom experience with online courses to earn a degree the 21st century demands .\nwelcome to webster power products online ! we are one of the leading uk suppliers for power tools in scotland , england & throughout the uk . we are specialists in everything from petrol lawnmowers to cordless drills at webster ' s we have ' the right tool for the right job ' .\nwe look forward to meeting you and discussing how a valuable webster university undergraduate or graduate education can help you achieve your career and personal goals . webster is truly unique . talk with us and discover customized , diverse programs . explore webster and discover what ' s next !\nchart your path . expand your horizons . explore webster and discover what ' s next !\nfrom the steps of our home campus to the halls of our international schools abroad . webster impacts thousands of people around the world , showcasing our historic vision and bold future .\nwebster\u2019s flexible degree structure promotes academic depth and intellectual breadth , encouraging you to explore diverse interests .\ndiversity is a core value at webster university . our student body represents people from 50 states and 148 countries around the world .\nat least 18 of the 42 required credit hours in history , political science and international relations must be taken at webster university .\nthe webster is a luxury multi - brand boutique with its flagship location in the heart of miami beach , in a historical art deco building designed in 1939 by famed architect henry hohauser . since its founding in 2009 , the webster has quickly established itself at the forefront of luxury fashion through the vision and direction of laure heriard dubreuil . in her role as owner and buyer , laure is responsible for editing the webster\u2019s exquisite collection and developing partnerships with brands for exclusive product .\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 .\nwhen the chic set descends on miami for the annual art basel show , the webster is a must stop on the itinerary . laure opens the doors to her flagship store in south beach to mix and mingle with art luminaries , designer pals and celebrities .\nsmall class sizes provide personal attention to students at webster university , where the faculty - to - student ratio is 1 : 9 .\n\u201cit was so exciting to have the kidswear . we\u2019ve never done kids in a big scale like this and i think the flamingos work really well for children , \u201d the webster\u2019s chief executive and founder\nwebster university dance majors are enjoying a one - of - a - kind opportunity to study european contemporary dance in switzerland , through an eight - week study abroad program at webster ' s campus in geneva .\none of the owners of miami ' s hottest fashion spots , the webster , shows off her sunny , singular style . read the interview with derek blasberg below and then check out all the images from her april fashion shoot .\nfor the first time ever , the university of law ( ulaw ) will offer an llm legal practice ( conflict resolution ) degree in vienna , hosted by webster vienna .\nregionally , nationally and internationally , webster university is recognized for its global diversity , inclusion and academic excellence .\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 .\nnow is the time to apply to begin your bachelor or master degree at webster university geneva . limited financial aid or scholarships may be available .\nwebster vienna private university is delivering new opportunities through globally significant research and innovation excellence based on its strategic plan .\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 .\nthe study abroad programs at webster university are ranked in the top 2 percent by u . s . news & world report ' s\namerica ' s best colleges 2013 .\nthe new academic term for webster vienna private university is just around the corner . make sure to keep the priority deadlines below in mind when applying to our programs ! click on\nmore\nbelow to apply today .\nas a worldwide institution , webster ensures high - quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence .\nwebster university , a worldwide institution , ensures high quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence .\nbe familiar with the outlines of the history of the modern world , i . e . since 1500 .\nwebster and the dod have collaborated for 40 years to provide high - quality , cost effective programs at installations everywhere . advance your career as you serve .\nthree members of the webster vienna family , franz weber ( mba / finance \u201995 ) , gregor jarisch ( a soon - to - be webster alum ) and emilija ilic ( current marketing graduate student ) joined forces to start - up their own software development platform : eddi .\nthese example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word ' history . ' views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of merriam - webster or its editors . send us feedback .\nif you are the winning bidder , you will be contacted 48 hours after of the close of the auction .\nwebster ' s small class sizes and attentive faculty provide a rich , personal educational experience that encourages innovation and self - expression .\nthe webster\u2019s fifth and newest luxury multi - brand boutique , the webster soho new york , located in new york city , opens as of november 2017 . the 12 , 000 square foot and six - floor cast iron building is home to one - of - a - kind art and exclusive fashion offerings that span womenswear , menswear , childrenswear , and the recently launched webster home . in perfect harmony , shop designer pieces\u2014from chanel and balenciaga to christian dior and celine \u2014against a backdrop of works by artists including gaetano pesce and aaron young .\nwhat was the original inspiration for your boutique ? i decided to move to miami and open the webster because of the weather , the proximity to south - america , and the amazing opportunity of a mostly untouched market . in terms of design , we stayed true to the architecture\u2019s art deco beauty , which is the soul of south - beach . the webster is a historical building built by henry hohauser in 1939 . we just added some luxurious touches , a warm and cozy feel , vintage wallpapers , beautiful furniture , contemporary art , and a bit of my parisian sensibility .\nlong before she was the first daughter and special adviser to the president , ivanka trump was often deployed as the face of the her family ' s business .\nthe webster university alumni association proudly announced the 2018 alumni award recipients as manal fakhoury , joan marie godoy liere , eve coulson and christopher whitmore . they will be honored during reunion weekend at the alumni awards ceremony and reception on sept . 29 , 2018 .\nin today ' s news bites , a first glimpse of givenchy childrenswear , flowerbx closes a \u00a31 . 5 million seed - plus round and the webster partners with lane crawford .\nwhat projects do you have in the works ? i have two big \u201cbabies\u201d coming - up very soon : we are just opening our second webster outpost in the bal harbor shops . and aaron and i are expecting our first child due in the next weeks !\njust when we thought target\u2019s collaborations couldn\u2019t get any better ( jason wu for target , anyone ? ) they do . as part of its new design program dubbed \u201c the shops at target ,\nthe brand is teaming up with our very own the webster .\nthroughout your career at webster , you will work with academic advisors to choose coursework to meet educational and career goals . find out more \u00bb\nthe other specialty stores are producing things like stationary , flavored soap bars , artistic candies , and dog collars . sounds like the webster got the better end of this deal . let\u2019s just hope we get a piece of it , too . get those elbows ready !\nle bon marche stepped up their annual \u201cle mois du blanc\u201d , or month of white , when they asked the webster to participate in an exclusive capsule collection featuring collaborations with the world\u2019s most coveted designers . the brands tapped to create wintery white items included louis vuitton , givenchy , chanel , c\u00e9line , and marc jacobs , along with niche brands like maison michel , olympia le tan , and miansai . the limited capsule was sold exclusively at le bon marche in paris and the webster in miami .\nthe webster\u2019s opened their second location in bal harbour shops , florida , the most luxurious retail center in the usa . the webster bal harbour features ultracurated women\u2019s ready - to - wear , shoes , and accessories in a chic atmosphere . the d\u00e9cor integrates the ambiance of an opulent living room - like space or the ultimate walk - in closet , complete with luxurious vintage wallpaper , furniture by bddw , milo baughman , nada debs , as well as pieces from artists such as aaron young , edi kashi , jen mazza , arthur elgort , melvin sokolsky , and louis dahl - wolfe .\nin september 2016 . measuring approximately 4 , 000 square feet , this location marks the webster\u2019s first outpost on the west coast . the boutique will offer a unique mix of various men\u2019s , women\u2019s and accessory brands in addition to exclusive product collaborations found only at this location .\nlaure heriard dubreuil opens the webster\u2019s flagship location : a 20 , 000 square foot luxury multi - brand boutique located in the heart of miami beach , in a historical art deco building designed in 1939 by famed architect henry hohauser .\nwebster offers students a global , personalized education . international programs in europe , the u . s . , africa and asia provide an american - style global education for a global century .\nwelcome to the webster leiden campus . are you unable to make it in person , but would like to prepare for your visit ? use this virtual walking tour to explore our campus .\nwebster does more than offer evening classes \u2013 we excel at them . intriguing programs are tailored to meet your schedule and fit your busy lifestyle .\nwhile the webster has fast become miami ' s go - to destination - - h\u00e9riard dubreuil and her team have hosted events for everyone from tilda swinton to peter dundas of emilio pucci - - she hasn ' t forgotten the far east . thinking back to her days as the only foreign student in her class at shanghai university , she smiles .\nmaybe i ' ll open a webster in shanghai one day .\nyep , you read that right ! our little ol ' luxury shop , along with four other small stores across the u . s . , is partnering with the big - box company to create an affordable collection envisioned by the webster\u2019s owners laure heriard dubreuil and milan vukmirovi .\nwebster bearings & engineering supplies has the highest quality products and the largest range of engineering supplies available in tasmania . combined with advice from qualified engineers and a 24 hour call out service for plant breakdowns , we offer our customers only the best products , engineering advice and expertise .\nartspace and its partners strive for complete accuracy in description and pricing of the products on the site . however , due to the nature of the internet , occasional glitches , service interruptions or mistakes may cause inaccuracies to appear on the site . artspace has the right to void any purchases that display an inaccurate price . if the displayed price is higher than the actual price , you may be refunded the overcharge . if the displayed price is less than the actual price , artspace will void the purchase and attempt to contact you via either phone or email to inquire if you would like the item for the correct price .\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 .\nthe terms inure to the benefit of artspace ' s successors , assigns and licensees . the section titles in the terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect .\nwebster university geneva occupies a spacious american style campus with a panoramic view of lake geneva and the alps . studying in switzerland means there is a wealth of learning and cultural opportunities at your doorstep .\nquinton ward was honored as the 8th recipient of the distinguished katherine dunham fellowship program which prepares students to succeed in the arts administration field .\nthese separations usually occur if immigration officials cannot verify the parental relationship with the children or because the parents had some kind of criminal history .\nthe story of an imaginary word that managed to sneak past our editors and enter the dictionary .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your webster ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\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 .\nwebster has one of the most diverse student populations of any college of its size in america . our commitment is reflected in our student body , in our esteemed faculty , and in every classroom . find out more \u00bb\ndnc launches the\nseat at the table\ntour , a new black women outr . . .\nwelcome to news bites , bof ' s regular feature of the stories that get the industry talking .\nwebster\u2019s online , weekend and evening programs fit your schedule and your ambition . you can study to complete a degree , advance in your profession or change your career path .\nwhat advice do you have for newcomers to the week ' s festivities ? any inside tips ? do your research in advance , and narrow it down , even if that is a challenge with so many amazing pieces to see . you can ' t see everything , and you need to take time to appreciate the art you ' ve selecte . . don ' t forget to enjoy the beauty of miami , the sunshine and the beach in between shows\u2014or shopping at the webster .\nby providing any personal information to the site , all users , including without limitation users in the european union , fully understand and unambiguously consent to the collection and processing of such information in the united states .\nyou can visit the campus at any time of the year . arrange a personalized tour with our admissions office staff who will explain the application process and the advantages of a degree from an accredited american university .\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 .\nlocated within a mere 25 minute train ride from central amsterdam , leiden is one of the netherlands\u2019 most gorgeous and vibrant cities . it\u2019s home to both webster leiden campus and leiden university , making it the ideal environment for those eager to immerse themselves in a truly international collegiate community .\nas between you and artspace ( or other company whose marks appear on the site ) , artspace ( or the respective company ) is the owner and / or authorized user of any trademark , registered trademark and / or service mark appearing on the site , and is the copyright owner or licensee of the content and / or information on the site , unless otherwise indicated .\ndonald trump , president of the united states and accused sexual predator , mocked the # metoo movement at a montana rally on thursday evening . it ' s the\nsellers offering goods shall post a description of the goods offered and may set a minimum reserve price , a minimum overbid amount and the termination of the auction of the goods . sellers agree to accept the highest bid above their set reserve price and to deliver the offered goods to the buyer submitting such highest bid . any goods offered using a seller\u2019s registration log in information shall be deemed by artspace and any bidding buyer as being offered or authorized by that seller . sellers are solely responsible for the description , condition , authenticity , and quality of the goods offered . sellers represent that they are in compliance with all applicable laws , including without limitation those regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the united states or the country in which the seller resides as well as the restrictions on import or export of goods from the seller\u2019s country to the buyer\u2019s country .\nlaure , an eres global ambassador , designed a 12 - piece capsule collection for french swimwear brand . \u201ci was inspired by miami\u2019s sunshine , \u201d said heriard dubreuil . the founder and chief executive officer of the webster worked closely with the head of eres\u2019 studio , marie - paule minchelli , to design the line , which features eight suits , two beachwear pieces , a clutch and a sarong .\nas big and bold as webster\u2019s future . our strategic plan builds on a century of success and seeks to assure success as a thriving university with students front - and - center .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your webster ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\nyou hereby acknowledge that the preceding paragraph shall apply to all content , merchandise and services available through the site .\nfaculty and students from the film , television and video production program provided community members young and old a taste of movie making during the st . louis science center ' s\nfirst friday : movie magic\nevent . four sound stages were created to give visitors a feel for what it ' s like in the movies - - and in webster classrooms .\nthe collection will launch on april 26 , and comprises womenswear , menswear and childrenswear , as well as lifestyle accessories . it will go on sale in pop - up shops at lane crawford stores in hong kong and mainland china , as well as at the webster ' s four us stores and online .\nhow do you see art and fashion relating at the webster , and beyond ? we host shows\u2014we are mounting a show of dennis hopper photographs during basel . but art and fashion have so many connections . fashion is an art form\u2014you see it in museums in paris , ny , even chile . creative people , no matter their specific line of work , are sensitive to aesthetics , and they seek out each other , so it is normal that the two worlds collide . the webster happens to be in the perfect location at the right time so it gathered a crowd of aficionados . they may have discovered it during basel but they are now coming all year long .\nall bids shall be in united states dollars . participating sellers and buyers may be required to register on the site , may select a username and password , and must agree to be bound by these terms . buyers must register a valid credit card with artspace and agree to pay a buyer\u2019s premium to artspace which shall be added to the successful bid price . the buyer\u2019s premium shall be equal 15 % of the successful bid price for bids on some auction items . the successful bidder shall pay the purchase price plus the buyer\u2019s premium as the final purchase price . the agreements between the buyers and sellers shall not be governed by the u . n . convention on contracts for the international sale of goods , the application of which is expressly excluded .\nthe flowerbx team reminds me of the net - a - porter team in the early days ,\nadded busquets , who was an early investor in the online luxury fashion giant .\none quote we all believe in is ' think big , but start small . ' the flowerbx team understands the importance of building a strong brand .\nfounded in 1915 : in st . louis , missouri , by sisters of loretto , a catholic religious organization , webster college ( originally named loretto college ) was one of the first catholic women ' s colleges west of the mississippi river . it was progressive for its time , providing higher education to women .\nartspace editor - in - chief andrew m . goldstein about art , fashion , and the connections between the two .\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 :\nsellers may set a minimum price for an auction item ( \u201creserve price\u201d ) . a seller is not required to accept any bids for less than the reserve price . if bids are placed below the seller\u2019s reserve price , the bidder will be notified that the bid is below the reserve price .\nthe information on the site including , without limitation , all site design , text , graphics , interfaces , and the selection and arrangements is protected by law including copyright law .\nyou may not assign the terms or any of your rights or obligations under the terms without our express written consent .\nlaure heriard dubreuil splits her time between new york and miami , where six year ago she opened the webster , a high - 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{"id": 54874, "summary": [{"text": "vanquis bank is a subsidiary of the provident financial group .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "established in 2003 it offers credit cards under the visa brand for uk residents with a limited or uneven credit history .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "it also offers a fixed rate bond service , launched in 2011 . ", "topic": 26}], "title": "vanquis bank", "paragraphs": ["vanquis bank has 15 years of experience in lending to our chosen target market .\nglassdoor office photos give you an inside look at employers , such as vanquis bank . this is vanquis bank office photo was submitted anonymously . shown in this photo : london office\nat the end of december , vanquis bank had taken \u00a3941 . 2m of retail deposits (\nprovident operates vanquis bank and consumer credit brands including satsuma , provident and glo and moneybarn .\nvanquis bank is being investigated by the financial conduct authority over its credit card repayment offer .\ngeorge is a technical business analyst , delivering initiatives and projects for vanquis bank in the uk .\nstrong and diverse funding capacity and liquidity position , including access to retail deposits in vanquis bank .\njoe goes the extra mile to help vanquis bank ' s customers get the best outcome for them .\n% of vanquis bank ' s receivables ) , up from \u00a3731 . 0m at 31 december 2015 (\nimpairment in vanquis bank and moneybarn is deducted from the carrying value of amounts receivable from customers by the use of an allowance account . the vanquis bank allowance account as at 31 december 2016 amounted to \u00a3\n% of vanquis bank ' s uk receivables ) , up from \u00a3645 . 4m at 30 june 2015 (\nvanquis bank generated a profit before tax of \u00a344 . 2m in 2011 ( 2010 : \u00a326 . 7m ) .\nvanquis bank continues to develop a number of new initiatives to augment the medium - term growth of the business .\nvanquis visa card is issued by vanquis bank limited . vanquis bank can be contacted at its registered office , which is at no . 1 godwin street , bradford , west yorkshire bd1 2su . registered number 02558509 england . vat number 180555952 . vanquis bank limited is authorised by the prudential regulation authority and regulated by the financial conduct authority and the prudential regulation authority ( financial services register no . 221156 )\n% ( 2015 : 15 . 6 % ) , after absorbing the impact of the 8 % bank corporation tax surcharge on vanquis bank ' s profits from 1 january 2016 .\nvanquis bank is part of the provident financial group , a lender established in 1880 with a history of operating predominantly in the home credit market . vanquis bank was established as the credit card issuing arm of the provident financial group in 2002 .\nvanquis bank has a well - established and robust governance framework . the framework has been designed to allow vanquis bank to operate as a stand - alone regulated entity and to comply with the group\u2019s policies and procedures as a publicly listed company .\n% , reduced from 16 . 1 % in 2015 due to the impact of the 8 % bank corporation tax surcharge on vanquis bank profits which became effective from 1 january 2016 .\n* each time you recommend vanquis to a friend and they become a vanquis cardholder , activate and spend on their card .\n* each time you recommend vanquis to a friend and they become a vanquis cardholder , activate and spend on their card .\nvanquis bank limited registered office : no . 1 godwin street , bradford , west yorkshire bd1 2su . registered number 02558509 england .\nthe group ' s funding and liquidity positions are strong and diverse , including access to retail deposits within vanquis bank . gearing of\nvanquis bank ' s interest in visa europe following completion of visa inc . ' s acquisition of visa europe on 21 june 2016 .\nas reported in the interim management statement issued in may , this reflects two factors . firstly , the spend on vanquis bank ' s\nturin giants , a team of workers from vanquis bank , took the scholemoor trophy , an event which also raised \u00a3620 for charity .\nthe collections department at vanquis bank takes a refreshing approach by focusing on rehabilitation and by suggesting options and solutions designed to help our customers .\nas a result , vanquis bank delivered year - on - year customer and receivables growth of 12 per cent and 14 per cent respectively .\nin july , vanquis bank successfully activated a retail deposits programme to establish standalone funding for the business and further diversify the group\u2019s funding base .\nvanquis bank will incorporate the learnings from glo when it introduces a fresh guarantor loans product as part of its wider loans proposition during 2017 .\nthe group ' s funding and liquidity positions are strong and diverse , including access to retail deposits within vanquis bank . gearing remains stable at\nthe group ' s funding and liquidity positions remain strong and diverse , including access to retail deposits within vanquis bank . gearing has reduced to\n% , a lower rate than pre - tax profits due to the impact of the 8 % bank corporation tax surcharge on vanquis bank ' s profits in excess of \u00a325m which was effective from 1 january 2016 .\nthe level of defaults at its vanquis bank business soared by 62pc to \u00a361 . 7m last year , up from \u00a338 . 2m in 2008 .\naquis credit card and the aquis credit builder card are issued by vanquis bank limited . vanquis bank can be contacted at its registered office , which is at no . 1 godwin street , bradford , west yorkshire bd1 2su . registered number 02558509 england . vat number 180555952 . vanquis bank limited is authorised by the prudential regulation authority and regulated by the financial conduct authority and the prudential regulation authority ( financial services register no . 221156 )\nthe first half of 2016 has seen ccd and vanquis bank management continue to develop underwriting standards , distribution channels , the customer journey and it infrastructure in advance of the transfer of the business to vanquis bank . the collections function is now fully embedded within the vanquis bank contact centre in chatham . full roll - out and a step - up in marketing activity is expected on completion of the transfer towards the end of the year .\nvanquis bank is a uk based credit card company . you can trace our roots back to bradford nearly 130 years ago when our parent company provident financial was established . vanquis bank was formed in 2002 and has accepted over 3 . 5 million customers in the uk ( as of september 2017 ) .\nwhile vanquis bank is a relatively new venture , we are comfortable in this market because of provident financial ' s long history of success in the non - standard credit industry as well as the experience and skills of the vanquis bank staff , many of whom have a background in serving non - standard customers .\nm . the group ' s committed debt facilities , together with the recent renewal of bank facilities and the retail deposits programme at vanquis bank , are now sufficient to fund contractual maturities and projected growth of the group until october 2019 .\nsince then provident financial has grown and grown , leading to the establishment of a home credit group in the 1990s and the formation of vanquis bank in 2002 .\nvanquis bank has generated profit before tax of \u00a399 . 8m in the six months ended 30 june 2016 ( 2015 : \u00a386 . 7m ) analysed as follows :\nvanquis is the largest dedicated specialist \u2018low and grow\u2019 credit card issuer in the uk credit card market . vanquis bank occupies three sites \u2013 a head office in central london and sites in bradford and chatham , kent housing our customer contact centres .\nafter graduating university , i found the flexibility that vanquis offered appealing .\nvanquis bank limited is authorised by the prudential regulation authority and regulated by the financial conduct authority and the prudential regulation authority ( financial services register no . 221156 ) .\nthe brand name for savings accounts from fbn bank ( uk ) ltd - a wholly owned subsidiary of first bank of nigeria ltd , listed on the nigerian stock exchange .\nthis is the uk branch of the state bank of india ( sbi ) - the largest commercial bank in india . the indian government is the single - largest shareholder .\nmeet the man whose party trick is to nab your bank card details . . .\nhowever vanquis signed up 234 , 000 new customers to produce a record half year . the credit quality improved slightly and vanquis now has 1 . 65 million customers .\nthe group has made a good start to 2017 . vanquis bank and moneybarn have continued to trade very well and the home credit business has produced a sound collections performance .\nwhen vanquis started they were required to offer recording and this was the perfect solution .\n\u201chere at vanquis , things are never stagnant . opportunities are never far away . \u201d\nthe group has made a good start to 2017 . vanquis bank and moneybarn have continued to trade very well and the home credit business has produced a sound collections performance .\nthese figures are included within the vanquis bank figures in the tables above . there were no assets or liabilities associated with the branch on 31 december 2016 or 31 december 2015 .\n\u201cthe bank has really grown , and it ' s our target to continue growing . \u201d\ndepending on your circumstances and credit history , the rate offered on vanquis bank\u2019s aquis visa card can actually reach the eye - watering heights of 59 . 9 % ( variable ) .\nvanquis bank stopped offering the rop to new customers in april 2016 , but the half a million or so customers who had already taken out the plan can continue to use it .\nvanquis bank demonstrated during the last downturn that it is considerably less sensitive to changes in the employment market than mainstream card issuers , maintaining a risk - adjusted margin above 30 % , despite a modest increase in impairment . although the uk employment market has continued to improve , vanquis bank has maintained tight credit standards since 2009 and maintains strict discipline over managing card utilisation .\nverity works with the correspondence team , ensuring that all vanquis ' customers are treated fairly .\nvanquis have helped me to build up the skills to be a team leader .\nbut capital one was quick to react by launching its new visa card with an even lower representative apr of 28 . 9 % ( variable ) , bumping vanquis bank\u2019s offering into second place .\nprovident financial plc was founded in 1880 to provide responsible lending in the west yorkshire area . vanquis bank is a subsidiary of provident financial plc and offers visa credit cards to the uk market .\nm . the group ' s committed debt facilities , together with the retail deposits programme at vanquis bank , are sufficient to fund contractual maturities and projected growth in the business until may 2018 .\na recent surge in british wages could prompt the bank of england to increase rates soon , according to opinions voiced in the latest meeting of the bank ' s interest rate setters published this week .\nthe first rise is likely to take place in mid - 2016 , but bank rate will remain below 2pc in 2017 , according to predictions in the latest bank of england ' s inflation report .\nm . the group ' s committed debt facilities , together with the retail deposits programme at vanquis bank and the recent extension to the group ' s syndicated bank facility , are sufficient to fund contractual maturities and projected growth of the group until october 2019 , when the \u00a3250m senior bond matures .\nget \u00a325 for every friend you successfully recommend to vanquis . click below to find out more .\nyou can use your vanquis visa card anywhere in the world where you see the visa sign .\nvanquis credit cards are designed for people who are looking to build or improve their credit rating .\nvanquis bank savings has been awarded the winner of the best long term fixed rate bond provider category and has been highly commended as the best fixed rate bond provider in the 2017 savings champion awards .\nthese figures are included within the vanquis bank figures in the tables above . there were no assets or liabilities associated with the branch on 30 june 2016 , 31 december 2015 or 30 june 2015 .\nvanquis bank has had an excellent year in 2011 , growing its customer numbers and receivables and continuing to deliver strong profits growth . the business is now capital - generative and contributing to the group\u2019s dividend .\nexpanding the capability to provide non - standard consumer finance through partnering with other lending institutions , brokers or providers of retail finance represents an attractive opportunity to expand the distribution of vanquis bank ' s credit card proposition . during 2016 , a new relationship has been established with pay4later who provide the it platform that acts as the interface between a number of retailers and a panel of lenders . vanquis bank is pay4later ' s designated provider of revolving credit and a number of retailer relationships are expected to be established with vanquis bank during 2017 . discussions are also progressing with a number of other retailers , brokers and lending institutions .\nwe have designed clear and straightforward home insurance products with the service you\u2019ve come to expect from vanquis .\nwhat makes a vanquis person is someone who ' s always looking to help the customer .\nvanquis is a full member of uk finance , the trade association for the uk\u2019s financial services industry .\nvanquis has recently signed a new three year partnership with mencap as part of our active community programme .\nthe best - paying five - year bond on the market , which offers annual interest of 3 . 02pc , was launched today as part of vanquis bank ' s new crop of fixed - rate accounts .\nvanquis bank agreed with the fca to enter into a voluntary requirement to suspend all new sales of the rop in april 2016 and to conduct a customer contact exercise , which has now been completed .\nyou only receive this \u00a375 , 000 protection once under each bank or building society ' s ' compensation licence ' . each bank usually has its own authorisation , but those that operate different brands often share them .\nimportant message : vanquis has agreed to refund any interest related to our repayment option plan ( rop ) . click here to find out more about the decision and what vanquis are doing to put things right .\nsince simon has joined vanquis , he ' s been able to grow the resourcing team that he manages .\ncash at bank and in hand includes \u00a3168 . 9m ( 2015 : \u00a3134 . 2m ) in respect of the liquid assets buffer , including other liquid resources , held by vanquis bank in accordance with the pra ' s liquidity regime . this buffer is not available to finance the group ' s day - to - day operations .\ncash at bank and in hand includes \u00a3141 . 1m ( 2015 : \u00a3118 . 0m ) in respect of the liquid assets buffer , including other liquidity resources , held by vanquis bank in accordance with the pra ' s liquidity regime . this buffer is not available to finance the group ' s day - to - day operations .\njoining a bank was a different step for me , but it ' s not stuffy at all .\n% , a lower rate than adjusted pre - tax profits due to the impact of the 8 % bank corporation tax surcharge on vanquis bank ' s profits in excess of \u00a325m which was effective from 1 january 2016 . basic earnings per share increased by 19 . 8 % to 181 . 8p ( 2015 : 151 . 8p ) .\nin a statement issued on tuesday , vanquis ' s parent company provident financial group said that vanquis is co - operating with the fca ' s investigation and that rop generates gross revenues of about \u00a370 million a year .\nthis helped reduce its impairment rate across both home credit and vanquis bank last year . provident said its businesses also enjoyed a ' good start ' to 2011 , with sound collections and year - on - year sales growth .\nthe future for vanquis bank is very bright . it is a profitable , growing , capital - generative business which will be a major contributor to the future growth in the group\u2019s dividends and the overall returns provided to shareholders .\nvanquis bank promotes financial inclusion by bringing the benefits of credit cards to consumers who are typically excluded by mainstream lenders , helping people to establish or rebuild their credit profiles and enjoy the increasing utility of card - based credit , including online shopping . vanquis bank ' s ' low and grow ' approach to extending credit and high levels of customer contact underpin a sustainable , responsible lending model which produces consistently high levels of customer satisfaction approaching 90 % .\nvanquis bank has demonstrated that it is considerably less sensitive to changes in the employment market than mainstream card issuers . although the uk employment market has continued to improve , vanquis bank has maintained tight credit standards and has continued to only book those new customers who are expected to deliver its minimum threshold returns . as a result , delinquency levels have continued to be favourable and have run at record lows for the business during the first half of 2016 .\nvanquis bank ' s internet bookings have remained strong during the first half of the year whilst year - on - year bookings from the direct mail and face - to - face channels have been lower than the previous year .\nthe name of the bank is listed next to its licence . if the ownership of the bank is different to the licence - holder , this is noted in brackets . but the licence - holder is the most important information .\nvanquis has vigorous external regulation and a meticulous internal control and compliance regime . this includes recording calls and calls statistics . sigma voice solutions supplies vanquis with call recording and off - site secure data storage within the sigma network .\nthe tax rate for the first half of 2016 of 24 . 40 % ( 2015 : 20 . 25 % ) is the estimated effective tax rate on profit before tax , amortisation of acquisition intangibles and exceptional items for the 2016 financial year and is higher than the mainstream uk statutory corporation tax rate of 20 % . this reflects the impact of the bank corporation tax surcharge of 8 % which came into force on 1 january 2016 . the surcharge applies to vanquis bank profits in excess of \u00a325m and places an additional tax cost on vanquis bank of approaching \u00a315m per annum .\nthis was the first independent uk bank on the high street for more than 100 years when it launched in 2010 .\nlast week , vanquis bank launched its aquid via card , which was market - leading in both the credit builder and bad credit best - buy tables . the card carries a representative apr of 29 . 8 % ( variable ) .\na decision was made to close ccd ' s guarantor loans business , glo , to new business in early october 2016 . this decision reflected the longer than envisaged timescale in ccd obtaining fca authorisation which had delayed the transfer of glo to vanquis bank together with vanquis bank being at an advanced stage of developing its own loans platform to provide a wider unsecured loans proposition . as a result , the glo receivables book has been placed into run - off within ccd and a\nin the firm ' s wider results , the business ' vanquis bank credit card product has seen a strong flow of new account bookings reaching 122 , 000 , a figure up 45 per cent versus the relatively weak first quarter of 2016 .\nprovident financial plc is the leading non - standard lender in the uk . the group serves 2 . 4 million customers and its operations consist of vanquis bank , the consumer credit division ( ccd ) comprising provident and satsuma , and moneybarn .\ninterest costs reduced by 1 . 6 % during 2016 . this reflects the reduction in vanquis bank ' s blended funding rate , after taking account of the cost of holding a liquid assets buffer , from 5 . 3 % in 2015 to\nfurther detail on vanquis bank ' s initiatives to augment the medium - term growth of its credit card proposition , together with its business plan for developing a loans proposition , will be provided at the capital markets day on 4 april 2017 .\nm ( 2015 : \u00a3126 . 6m ) reflecting strong growth in profits at vanquis bank and moneybarn and an improved profit performance in ccd following a reduction in the start - up losses associated with satsuma and glo . adjusted earnings per share of\nbelow , we reveal who owns who to make sure you don ' t unwittingly bank savings twice with the same institution .\nusing call planner and customising call record , sigma delivered a call recording and call planning solution in less than 2 weeks . without this vanquis would have had to compromise their annual business model . the vcc allowed vanquis to continue without interruption .\nthe group , which offers doorstep credit and also owns vanquis bank , posted underlying pre - tax profits of \u00a3144 . 5m in 2010 , up from \u00a3130 . 1m in 2009 . on a reported basis , profits rose 13 % to \u00a3142m .\nfollowing announcement of the proposed transaction , vanquis bank ' s interest in visa europe was valued at a fair value of \u00a317 . 5m which reflected the expected upfront cash proceeds and a number of factors and uncertainties relating to the other consideration . the\nif you ' ve got ambition and a good work ethic , vanquis will give you the opportunity to progress .\neverything that we do at vanquis revolves around our customers . you can read some of our happy customers ' experiences here .\nsigma provides services that grow with vanquis ' needs . bespoke , integrated products and services developed to meet changes and challenges .\ni started my own business a couple of years ago , which has been going well for the most part . my vanquis bank card helps me to smooth out the peaks and troughs in my personal expenditure , allowing me to concentrate on my business .\nduring 2016 , vanquis bank ' s change of permission was approved by the fca and moneybarn received its full authorisation . ccd continues to operate under an interim permission awaiting full authorisation , consistent with the other sizeable firms operating in the home credit market .\nprovident financial plc is the leading non - standard lender in the uk . the group serves 2 . 4 million customers and its operations consist of vanquis bank , the consumer credit division ( ccd ) comprising provident , satsuma and glo , and moneybarn .\nmanaging director bhupinder singh passi has been with the bank for 35 years . funds are lent out in the uk and overseas .\nchallenger bank pays 3 . 02pc on deposits of \u00a31 , 000 and above \u2013 but savers could lose out if interest rates rise\nm . the group ' s committed debt facilities , together with the retail deposits programme at vanquis bank , are sufficient to fund contractual maturities and projected growth in the business until may 2018 . in accordance with the group ' s treasury policies , the group would anticipate renewing its \u00a3382 . 5m revolving syndicated bank facility at least 12 months in advance of its may 2018 maturity date .\nprofit before tax in 2016 is stated before an exceptional gain of \u00a320 . 2m in respect of vanquis bank ' s interest in visa europe following completion of visa inc . ' s acquisition of visa europe on 21 june 2016 ( 2015 : \u00a3nil ) .\nvanquis bank continued to be the star performer , with profits growth of 89 % to \u00a326 . 7m in 2010 . the operation , which saw customer numbers leap up by a quarter , is in ongoing talks with the city regulator to begin taking customer deposits .\npresentations will be made by the senior management teams of vanquis bank , the consumer credit division ( ccd ) and moneybarn . the presentation slides will be available on the company\u2019s website , urltoken , at 10 . 30am in conjunction with the commencement of the event .\nvanquis bank , which is part of provident financial group , was formed in 2002 and specialises in offering credit cards to those with poor credit histories . it will match the rate you are offered with your individual credit score \u2013 which means it could be expensive .\nin order to accommodate growth , vanquis bank increased its contact centre capacity by opening a second operation in bradford , located within ccd\u2019s head office facility . the bradford operation works as a satellite to our existing contact centre in chatham and uses exactly the same it infrastructure and procedures that has made the chatham contact centre so effective . the bradford site has the capacity to house 230 seats in addition to the 420 seats we have at chatham . this will accommodate the growth at vanquis bank for at least the next two years .\nwe like to celebrate how well vanquis are doing , so there are plenty of social events to get involved with .\nbased in peterborough , cambridgeshire , this independent uk bank is backed by private - equity company anacap financial partners llp and other institutional investors . it launched in 2009 and is run by chief executive officer phillip monks , who has 30 years\u2019 experience at barclays and arab bank .\nvanquis bank has reported profits up 11 . 3 % . growth is being delivered against continued tight credit standards and i ' m particularly pleased with the momentum of new business being generated through a reinvigoration of the credit card proposition and its distribution by the new leadership team .\nthe exceptional gain in respect of visa is partly offset by an exceptional impairment charge of \u00a32 . 9m in respect of glo ' s it platform within ccd following the decision to develop guarantor loans as part of the wider vanquis bank loans proposition on a separate it platform .\ninitiatives to further augment growth in 2017 and beyond . the performance of the recently launched unsecured loans pilot is encouraging and represents a significant opportunity within both the vanquis bank customer base and the wider market which is an under - served area of the non - standard market .\nat vanquis , you ' re given the chance to be more creative , and deliver solutions with a bit more imagination .\nthe vanquis active community programme is designed to complement the corporate responsibility work undertaken across the provident financial group through its good neighbour programme .\nimpairment in vanquis bank and moneybarn is deducted from the carrying value of amounts receivable from customers by the use of an allowance account . the vanquis bank allowance account as at 30 june 2016 amounted to \u00a3245 . 2m ( 31 december 2015 : \u00a3225 . 0m , 30 june 2015 : \u00a3200 . 3m ) and the moneybarn allowance account amounted to \u00a326 . 2m ( 31 december 2015 : \u00a318 . 4m , 30 june 2015 : \u00a329 . 4m ) . within ccd , impairments are deducted directly from amounts receivable from customers without the use of an allowance account .\nthe effective tax rate for 2016 , prior to the amortisation of acquisition intangibles and exceptional items , is 23 . 20 % ( 2015 : 20 . 25 % ) . the increase in the rate reflects the impact of the bank corporation tax surcharge of 8 % , which came into effect on 1 january 2016 and applies to vanquis bank profits in excess of \u00a325m , net of a tax credit in respect of prior years .\nthe analysis set out above relates to ccd only . vanquis bank and moneybarn are still in growth phases and at this stage of their development the influence of its growth has a much more significant impact on the profits reported by the business during the financial year than the underlying seasonality .\nresource management - providing a networked based solution for telephony requirements has allowed vanquis to concentrate its efforts on the business of growing the business .\nat vanquis we strive to ensure that we are a valued part of the communities where we live and work through our active community programme .\ntimes ( 2015 : 2 . 2 times ) . the group has recently entered into a new \u00a3450m syndicated bank facility maturing in may 2020 and cancelled the existing committed bank facility of \u00a3383m which was due to mature in may 2018 . the all - in cost of the new facility is lower than the cancelled facility with broadly consistent terms , conditions and financial covenant package . as at 31 december 2016 , headroom on the group ' s committed facilities amounted to \u00a3140m and , including the additional capacity available for vanquis bank to take retail deposits , total funding capacity amounted to \u00a3\nm in respect of glo ( 2015 : \u00a310 . 8m ) . following the decision to develop guarantor loans as part of vanquis bank ' s wider loans proposition during 2017 , glo ceased to issue new business in early october 2016 and the receivables book is now in run - off .\npresentations will be made by the senior management teams of vanquis bank , the consumer credit division ( ccd ) and moneybarn . the presentation slides will be available on the company ' s website , www . providentfinancial . com , at 10 . 30am in conjunction with the commencement of the event .\nthe vanquis bank impairment charge comprises \u00a380 . 4m in respect of the uk business ( 2015 : \u00a378 . 9m ) and \u00a3nil in respect of the polish pilot operation prior to the transfer of the economic interest to a third party on 1 april 2015 ( 2015 : \u00a31 . 6m ) .\ndanny has a team of 12 people in bradford , and he believes the way vanquis looks after it ' s employees makes a real difference .\nyour eligible deposits with vanquis bank limited are protected up to a total of \u00a385 , 000 by the financial services compensation scheme , the uk ' s deposit protection scheme . any deposits you hold above the \u00a385 , 000 limit are not covered . please click here for further information or visit urltoken .\nvanquis offers market - leading four - year and five - year bonds , with the former paying 2 . 61pc , but its shorter - term accounts fail to beat rivals . charter savings bank , for example , offers a 1 . 91pc one\u2011year account , making it the best\u2011paying over that term .\nreturn on assets 2 of 13 . 8 % in 2016 , reduced from 15 . 8 % in 2015 primarily due to the bank corporation tax surcharge .\nsub - prime lender provident financial received nearly 2 , 700 applications per day for its vanquis bank credit card last year , despite the high interest it charges . but 83pc of people who applied for the card were turned down , mainly because they were thought to have already taken on too much debt .\nas a project manager , vivienne helps facilitate a range of change projects across vanquis , from new websites and payment methods to infrastructure and it projects .\nan exceptional credit of \u00a317 . 3m has been recognised in the income statement comprising a \u00a320 . 2m gain made on vanquis bank ' s interest in visa europe ltd following completion of its acquisition by visa inc . on 21 june 2016 net of an exceptional impairment charge of \u00a32 . 9m in respect of glo ' s it platform within ccd following the decision to develop guarantor loans as part of the wider vanquis bank loans proposition on a separate it platform ( 2015 : exceptional cost of \u00a311 . 8m following a business restructuring in ccd ) . the group ' s statutory profit before tax is also stated after a \u00a3\nbased on the stable delinquency trends experienced during the fourth quarter , together with the expected growth of vanquis bank ' s presence in the nearer prime segment of the market and some further reduction in the penetration of the rop product , the risk - adjusted margin is expected to moderate towards 30 % during 2017 .\npart of india\u2019s international bank , which has branches in 25 countries and has been in britain for more than 50 years ( there\u2019s an office in london ) .\nthe tax charge for 2016 represents an effective rate of 23 . 20 % ( 2015 : 20 . 25 % ) on profit before tax , amortisation of acquisition intangibles and exceptional items . the rate is higher than the mainstream uk statutory corporation tax rate which reduced from 21 % to 20 % on 1 april 2015 due to the impact of the bank corporation tax surcharge of 8 % which came into force on 1 january 2016 . the surcharge applies to vanquis bank profits in excess of \u00a325m and places an additional tax cost on vanquis bank of approaching \u00a315m per annum . the group is expected to benefit in future years from the further rate reductions to 19 % on 1 april 2017 and to 17 % on 1 april 2020 announced by the government and enacted in the 2016 finance act .\nbased on the trends experienced during the last downturn in the uk economy between 2008 and 2010 , rising unemployment may result in some increase in impairment in vanquis bank and moneybarn and inflationary conditions may result in weaker demand in the home credit business . wholesale debt markets may also experience disruption in a weak uk economy .\nyou can trace vanquis bank\u2019s roots back 130 years to bradford when our parent company , provident financial first started . our founder , joshua kelley waddilove , created a system that allowed local working class families to provide for themselves through vouchers that could be exchanged in local shops . the families would then pay back the vouchers in small instalments . you can read more about our history here , but in the meantime , here\u2019s what we\u2019ve achieved at vanquis in just 12 years . . .\nthe fca regulation of the consumer credit industry commenced on 1 april 2014 . ccd and moneybarn obtained interim permissions under the new regime and submitted their applications for full authorisation prior to the 31 may 2015 deadline . vanquis bank , which was already an authorised firm , submitted its application for a variation of permissions in december 2014 .\nvanquis offers low credit limits of between \u00a3150 and \u00a31 , 000 , although customers can apply to have their credit limit increased every five months . the maximum limit offered by vanquis is \u00a34 , 000 but you will only be considered for a higher credit limit if you have proved that you can manage your account responsibly .\nvanquis ' call centre handles in excess of 11 , 500 calls a day , that ' s around 230 , 000 calls a month , from its customers .\nwe are in the midst of a consumer - led revolution in the way we do our day - to - day banking . customers love the new technology that is allowing them to bank round the clock and which is providing us all with our own personal financial advisors . the bba\u2019s influential way we bank now report shows that through the\u2026\nadjusted profit before tax is stated before an exceptional impairment charge of \u00a32 . 9m in respect of glo ' s it platform within ccd following the decision to develop guarantor loans as part of the wider vanquis bank loans proposition on a separate it platform ( 2015 : an exceptional cost of \u00a311 . 8m in respect of business restructuring ) .\ntimes ( 2015 : 2 . 4 times ) reflecting continued strong capital generation and the cash proceeds from the sale of the visa europe shares . headroom on the group ' s committed debt facilities amounted to \u00a3162m at june 2016 and , including the additional capacity available for vanquis bank to take retail deposits , total funding capacity amounted to \u00a3\ninterest costs reduced by 4 . 2 % during the first half of 2016 . this is a lower rate of growth than average receivables and reflects the reduction in vanquis bank ' s blended funding rate , after taking account of the cost of holding a liquid assets buffer , from 5 . 5 % in the first half of 2015 to\ngrowth in the cost base of 31 . 2 % includes a year - on - year uplift of \u00a34m in the spend on direct mail and marketing activities to support the more intensive customer acquisition programme . vanquis bank has also incurred costs of approximately \u00a31m in respect of upgrading its it platform and establishing the retail deposits programme during the year .\nthe fca assumed responsibility for the regulation of the consumer credit industry from 1 april 2014 . ccd and moneybarn obtained interim permissions under the new regime and submitted their applications for full authorisation prior to the 31 may 2015 deadline . vanquis bank , which was already an authorised firm , submitted its application for a variation of permissions in december 2014 .\nthe profile of moneybarn ' s customers is very similar to vanquis bank customers . they typically have a thin or impaired credit history and find it difficult to access credit from prime lenders . they have an average age of approximately 40 , are employed or self - employed and have an income level around the national average of \u00a325 , 000 .\nprovident has tightened its lending criteria and collections policy since the credit crunch , hiring more field - based management roles to boost collections and expanding its contact centre at vanquis .\nif you have a complaint about a service provided by vanquis , please use the contact details below . your complaint will be dealt with in accordance with our complaints procedure .\nas a regulated entity , vanquis bank operates a number of the internal control and risk management processes typically only held at a group level in many organisations . these include a risk committee , audit committee , remuneration committee and compliance committee , all of which are chaired by an independent non - executive director to provide the appropriate level of challenge and oversight .\nas indicated in the 2015 preliminary announcement , the agreement between visa and the eu to reduce the interchange fees charged by credit card companies to retailers was fully implemented from december 2015 on domestic transactions . the impact on vanquis bank was a reduction in income of approximately \u00a33m in 2015 and is estimated to increase to an impact of around \u00a311m in 2016 .\nall are part of the uk financial services compensation scheme , so you\u2019re covered for up to \u00a385 , 000 ( \u00a3170 , 000 for joint accounts ) if the bank goes bust .\nvanquis bank is part of provident financial , a leading uk financial provider . the company was founded in bradford in 1880 by joshua kelley waddilove , who devised a system to help local families buy what they needed , when they needed it with vouchers that could be used in local shops . the families then paid back the vouchers in small affordable weekly instalments .\nthe event will primarily focus on the significant organic growth opportunities at vanquis bank , moneybarn and satsuma together with the migration to a more efficient and effective operating model in home credit and the associated financial benefits . the event will also include an update on the development of the group\u2019s digital proposition and the increased synergies available to the group\u2019s businesses to improve competitive advantage .\nec3 is home to many major insurance / financial occupiers , including aig , aviva , axa , hiscox , qbe , royal london , swissre , willis towers watson , vanquis bank and zurich insurance group . other professional neighbouring occupiers include clyde & co llp , dwf llp , latham & watkins llp , northern & shell , vinson & elkins llp and xl catlin .\nm ( 2015 : \u00a3292 . 9m ) . this reflects strong growth in profits at vanquis bank and moneybarn and an improved profit performance in ccd following a reduction in the start - up losses associated with satsuma . statutory profit before tax increased by 25 . 7 % to \u00a3343 . 9m ( 2015 : \u00a3273 . 6m ) . adjusted basic earnings per share of\nlaunched in 2011 , this is a uk bank owned by the special opportunities fund ( sof ) . the sof management team left rbs group in november 2013 to form sof investments limited .\nimportant : credit is subject to : status ; telephone contact ; confirmation of name and address ; not already holding a credit card issued by vanquis bank ; no reasonable suspicion of fraud , and is only available to uk residents who are at least 18 years of age and are not legally restricted from obtaining credit e . g . because of bankruptcy . please read the\nvanquis bank has a great history of helping people who are new to credit or looking to rebuild their credit . we\u2019ve already helped over 3 million + people across the uk . we could help you too ! we\u2019ll provide you with the tools and tips you\u2019ll need to build yourself a strong credit rating , plus plenty of advice and support from our uk call centre .\nthe group ' s businesses operate principally in the uk and republic of ireland . vanquis bank established a branch in poland as part of a pilot credit card operation during the first half of 2012 . a decision was taken to withdraw from the pilot operation in early 2015 and the receivables book was sold to a third party with the economic interest transferring from 1 april 2015 .\nm of amortisation in respect of acquisition intangibles established as part of the acquisition of moneybarn in august 2014 ( 2015 : \u00a37 . 5m ) - see note 6 ; and ( ii ) a net exceptional credit of \u00a317 . 3m comprising an exceptional gain of \u00a320 . 2m in respect of vanquis bank ' s interest in visa europe following completion of visa inc . ' s acquisition of visa europe on 21 june 2016 and an exceptional impairment charge of \u00a32 . 9m in respect of glo ' s it platform within ccd following the decision to develop guarantor loans as part of the wider vanquis bank loans proposition on a separate it platform ( 2015 : exceptional cost of \u00a311 . 8m in respect of a business restructuring in ccd ) - see note 2 .\nthe royal bank of scotland ( rbs ) said it has \u00a35 . 2bn of\nstock\nin personal banking that\u2019s in forbearance , a figure that includes schemes from the past two years .\n% , down from 5 . 9 % in 2015 . this principally reflects a lower average blended rate on retail deposits and a lower average rate on the group ' s syndicated bank facilities .\nthe event will primarily focus on the significant organic growth opportunities at vanquis bank , moneybarn and satsuma together with the migration to a more efficient and effective operating model in home credit and the associated financial benefits . the event will also include an update on the development of the group ' s digital proposition and the increased synergies available to the group ' s businesses to improve competitive advantage .\nthe \u00a32 . 4m tax credit in 2015 arose primarily as a result of taking deferred tax assets in vanquis bank , which were originally measured at the mainstream corporation tax rate of 20 % , and re - measuring them at the combined mainstream corporation tax and bank surcharge rate of 26 % , along with the benefit of taking deferred tax liabilities elsewhere in the group which were originally measured at 20 % and re - measuring these at 18 % . the further reduction in the mainstream corporation tax rate enacted in 2016 has not resulted in any impact on the tax charge for 2016 .\nnext in line is the new aquis visa card which comes with a representative apr of 29 . 8 % ( variable ) . applicants are offered an initial limit of up to \u00a31 , 000 which , over time , could be increased to a maximum of \u00a33 , 000 . you can also manage your bills online . existing holders of credit cards from vanquis bank card will not qualify .\nan exceptional credit of \u00a320 . 2m has been recognised in the first half of 2016 reflecting the gain made on vanquis bank ' s interest in visa europe ltd following completion of its acquisition by visa inc . on 21 june 2016 ( 2015 : exceptional cost of \u00a311 . 8m following a business restructuring in ccd ) . the group ' s statutory profit before tax is also stated after a \u00a3\nit\u2019s run by chief executive graham davin , previously an investec bank executive . money is lent out as residential property - development loans and bridging loans in the uk , and to small and medium companies .\nstarted in 2003 , vanquis bank brings the benefits of credit cards to people who can find themselves excluded by mainstream card issuers . credit card limits are significantly lower than those of mainstream lenders and we maintain a high level of customer contact throughout the life of the account . we also have higher minimum repayments compared with most other credit card providers , which helps our customers pay off their balances more quickly .\ninterest costs of \u00a323 . 2m ( 2010 : \u00a318 . 5m ) increased by 25 . 4 % during 2011 . this reflects the increase in average receivables partly offset by the benefit from a reduction in the group\u2019s average funding rate from 8 . 5 % to 7 . 6 % . vanquis bank\u2019s funding cost will reduce to an average of around 7 % in 2012 as retail deposit funding becomes more significant .\nvanquis bank also continues to progress a number of other opportunities including : ( i ) improving the digital capability of the business , particularly the forthcoming launch of an enhanced mobile app allowing greater functionality and the ability to present other potential offers to customers ; and ( ii ) the development of a number of customer value management programmes , comprising reactivation and retention programmes and the development of a group wide customer prospects database .\nthe bank of england has ordered banks to apply credit rules prudently and prove by september they are not being too complacent about risks to their balance sheets , amid concerns a jump in consumer borrowing could be unsustainable .\nthe retail deposits market in the uk is huge with around \u00a360bn to \u00a3140bn of cash and renewals being available for investment each year . vanquis bank is targeting to fund up to 80 % of its receivables with deposits by the end of 2012 . as a guide , the receivables book of around \u00a3450m at the end of 2011 therefore supports deposits of approximately \u00a3360m , which represents a small fraction of a very large market .\nthe \u00a34 . 7m deferred tax credit in 2016 on the available for sale investment represents the reversal of the \u00a34 . 8m deferred tax charge in 2015 , reflecting the sale of vanquis bank ' s interest in visa europe limited in the year , net of a deferred tax charge of \u00a30 . 1m arising on the movement in the valuation of the visa inc . stock between its acquisition and the end of the year .\nand represents a \u00a35 . 7m tax charge on the disposal of vanquis bank ' s interest in visa europe limited at the combined mainstream uk corporation tax and bank corporation tax surcharge rates of 28 % and a tax credit of \u00a30 . 6m relating to tax relief for the impairment of glo intangible fixed assets at the mainstream uk corporation tax rate of 20 % . the tax credit in respect of exceptional costs in 2015 amounted to \u00a32 . 4m and represented tax relief in respect of the exceptional restructuring costs in ccd . the tax credit in respect of the amortisation of acquisition intangibles amounted to \u00a31 . 5m ( 2015 : \u00a31 . 5m ) .\nvanquis embarked on an experimental virtual call centre incorporating mobile telephony with call recording , including the requirement to comply with various financial services related regulation . they needed a bespoke , on - line search interface set up to access their call records . call planners were also required for remotely located operators . this would provide online management for complete control over inbound calls , enabling vanquis to instantly re - target numbers on the web .\n\u200b\n\u200bmanagement has been changed in the troubled division , but crucially , with the new operating model now in place , the costs of the stumble are no greater than first warned . it\u2019s too early to say that all will be rosy going forward , but the group\u2019s message on credit quality across the business is reassuring . vanquis bank , which generates the lion\u2019s share of the group\u2019s income , is growing strongly , as is moneybarn ."]}
{"id": 54876, "summary": [{"text": "albion swords ( formerly albion armorers ) is a company based in new glarus , wisconsin manufacturing european sword replicas .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "the company was started in washington d.c. by howard and amy waddell in 1998 . ", "topic": 12}], "title": "albion swords", "paragraphs": ["visit the albion facebook page and the albion twitter page to see more news from albion swords ltd .\ni hope this information on albion swords has been helpful . to return to the sword manufacturers dossier from albion swords , click here\nalbion offers a maintenance plan to keep your albion mark swords like new . click here for details\nthe best european swords you can get . i have a crecy and a clontarf both fantastic swords .\neuropean customers can shop albion europe ! lower shipping - v . a . t . included - swords in stock\nthis is the entry level category for albion swords . they are based on very simple designs and feature few frills .\nthese swords are made exactly like specific swords in museums down to every last detail . they can run from $ 1332 to $ 3219 .\ni received my first albion\nthe steward\ntoday . there is no doubt why everyone says albion is the go to manufactur\nthese swords are original designs by peter johnsson , based on historical period types and their characteristics . oakeshott typology is used to categorize these swords , which are the most common of albion\u2019s line and also the most popular .\nback to main swords page about peter johnsson sword design / specifications \u00a92004 peter johnsson . albion armorers international is the sole worldwide licensee for this product\nonally and i have one of the last swords he did . . a functional\nthis is the high end of albion\u2019s production . it features historic recreations of swords from european history designed by peter johnsson from his research spanning museums around the world .\nwell built . albion truly succeeds at putting\nhistory in your hand\n.\ni have 3 albion ' s now and they are wonderful and preform amazingly .\nand while it has that , it doesn\u2019t compromise the swords handling qualities which are quite nice .\nto albion for the addition of the half - wire grip wrap . mike quoted a turnaround\ners , i can honestly say i ' ve never handled anything like my albion lancaster .\nwe need your help ! if you have a webpage or blog , we ' d like to ask for your help to spread the word . please put a link or banner - link to albion on your webpage . if you have an old link ( to urltoken ) , please update the link to http : / / albion - swords . com . if you would like to have a reciprocal link , send us an email at quest @ albion - swords . com .\nit ' s hard to convey just how much i love the folks over at albion . their swords are some of the best available on the market today , and make up the bulk of my collection\nthe albion team should be proud of their success in achieving such attributes with this latest entry .\ntough medieval swords ready to cut straight out of the box ? we put 3 to the test . . .\nsword design / specifications \u00a92005 peter johnsson . albion armorers international is the sole worldwide licensee for this product\nalbion swords can sell for prices as low as $ 389 , to upwards of $ 3219 . these prices do not include the cost of a scabbard , which can sometimes be up to $ 2000 on their own .\ndown ? try albion gear ! lars has officially launched his sister company , albion gear . he has many products available , many more in development , and is open to suggestions as well ! congratulations , lars\nwhy cheap ' damascus ' ( folded steel ) swords are some of the worst on the market . . . .\nst feels like its looking for a reason to tear up the place . hands down , best swords out there .\nfinally , there are occasionally excellent deals on albion swords on the secondary sword market , including ebay and the various sword forums \u2013 though this should always be tempered with a large dose of caveat emptor ( buyer beware ) .\ntime of ,\na week , maybe less .\nalbion received the sword monday afternoon and i rece\nthe atlantean sword , the master\u2019s sword and other high - end collectible favorites from 1982\u2019s \u201cconan the barbarian\u201d will be available again to eager fans , after a hiatus of several years . albion swords ltd and paradox entertainment announced today that they have entered into a new license contract for those famous swords , as well as unique new items from the upcoming film , also called \u201cconan the barbarian\u201d .\ntheir website states that , \u201call albion mark swords are guaranteed for life against defects in materials and workmanship\u201d . this obviously does not cover all calamities that can befall a sword , and for that they offer a maintenance plan for $ 100 a year , detailed\nstarted and owned by husband and wife team howard and amy waddell , albion works closely with some of the best smiths in the business and sword historians like peter johnsson to produce products that are widely regarded as the best modern replica european swords in the world .\nthis is a big sword and as you know i\u2019m a lover of big swords . i was expecting a good deal of heft with the\nlike king arthur and excalibur , the names of rodrigo d\u00edaz de vivar , el cid campeador , and his own legendary swords tizona and colada , live on in the popular memory of an entire nation . to this day , swords said to be those of the cid are on proud\nurltoken skallagrims video : urltoken mods covered in this video : 1 . albion the baron : urltoken 2 . albion swords - the chieftain : urltoken 3 . albion swords - the sherwood : urltoken 4 . albion swords - the cluny : urltoken 5 . the vassal : urltoken 6 . khajiit speak : urltoken albion sword links : 1 . the baron : urltoken 2 . the chieftain : urltoken 3 . the sherwood sword : urltoken 4 . the cluny sword : urltoken 5 . the vassal : urltoken mods used in taking this video : 1 . immersive hud - ihud : urltoken 2 . skyui ( with mcm ) : urltoken visual mods used in this video : 1 . seasons of skyrim enb true hdr : urltoken 2 . enhanced lights and fx : urltoken 3 . skyrim hd - 2k textures : urltoken 4 . static mesh improvement mod - smim : urltoken 5 . dynavision thumbnail is ' snowfall at sunrise ' courtesy of sorikai33 . skyrim mod sanctuary - nexus page for posting images : urltoken keep up to date with what is happening on my twitter account : urltoken\nyou really feel like you ' ve jumped back in history when you have an albion in your hand . they make truly exceptiona\ni own 4 blades from albion . . . each unique in it ' s own way . i would be hard pressed to say which is my favorite , but all of them are high quality weapons . some day i will own a fifth sword from albion\nnow you can reserve any albion sword on layaway ! you asked for it - you got it ! we ' ve now made it easier to reserve one of our limited edition swords before they run out . go here for more information and set up a payment plan today !\nalbion armorers is proud to be creating swords in tandem with prodigal swedish smith peter johnsson , based on his years of research visiting museums throughout europe . each museum piece is recreated in an exacting fashion , down to every last conceivable detail . each sword will bear the albion / peter johnsson mark ( above ) making it a valuable collector ' s item and a cherished heirloom . in addition , we will be introducing one or two pieces a year in the hallmark series - - very special swords with outstanding aesthetics and handling characteristics that make it a landmark sword recreation .\nthe blades of albion swords are cnc lathed to ensure a very consistent product . after heat treatment and belt grinding , the individual pieces are then carefully assembled by hand , with the wooden grip glued to the tang and the handle peened on the pommel to create a very sturdy piece .\nit should also be mentioned that albion offers a generous 10 % discount to all active , honorably discharged and retired us servicemen and women .\ni wish to say\nthank you\nand the rest of the staff for the customer care , craftsmanship , and attention to detail that goes into these swords .\nrecently purchased a berserkr from albion , it took them longer then initially quoted but that doesn ' t bother me at all . the sword is absolutely\nthe main issue that people seem to have with albion is the price and the wait time involved . despite less than 10 years of experience , they have the most expensive production european swords by a long shot . not only that , but charging between $ 1000 and $ 2000 for a scabbard makes owning one prohibitive for many .\nalbion swords ltd . originally began in 1999 as a retailer of other products , before beginning to produce their own line two years later . while this puts them as a relative newcomer in the sword manufacturer market , they have quickly established themselves as the high - end standard for exacting historical recreations of popular medieval and other sword designs .\nplease pass along my compliments , and continue doing what you guys do ! this will not be the last item i purchase from albion , i guarantee it . . .\nintended for the beginning sword collector or reenactor , they come unsharpened but can have sharpening applied for an additional cost of $ 25 . squire line swords sell for $ 389 - $ 444 .\nhand - made , limited edition museum - quality swords designed by noted swedish swordsmith , author and researcher peter johnsson , these limited edition collectable swords are all painstakingly handmade to exacting design specifications , based on countless hours spent in the detailed study and documentation of original swords . they are not look - alikes or replicas - - we call them re - creations because they not only look like period originals , but feel and perform like them as well , just as on the day that they were newly forged . no short - cuts , no compromises . just the real thing .\nalbion swords are primarily only available direct from the manufacturer\u2019s official website \u2013 though they have a branch in europe here and in the us they are also stocked here at kult of athena ( who sell around $ 20 - $ 30 less , and keep a good selection in stock and good to go , without having to put up with the usual waiting period ) .\nh little or no defects to be found . the sword i received is all that and more . there is no doubt that of all the swords i now own its by far the best made one !\n6 - 5 - 18 . . . i just received my thegn and again albion has done a spectacular job . this is my second albion . the over all fit and finish is so very good and i am very happy with it . thank you . i am going to order a principe and get into the que for that in a couple of days . - - gregory t k\n3 - 17 - 14 . . . having had a few days to examine this , my first albion sword , i can now appreciate the degree of detail that is put into albion ' s products that separates them from others . the fuller is straight and there is none of the waviness when you look down the sides of the blade that i had become used to seeing with some manufacturer ' s swords . everthing is very solid and there are no gaps or openings around the blade where it passes through the guard . the finish on the blade and hilt looks great . this sword has exceeded my expectations . my thanks go out to everyone at albion for taking the pains to provide this level of quality . i am already anticipating my next acquisition , which will likely be a squire line 13th century knightly sword ! - - jeff r\ni got to hold , and move around with , some river find swords ( they were from the end of the 100 year war era ) this spring and the steward reminds me of one of the swords from that collection . there is something about a sword that was made to be used that is hard to describe . it ' s like the blade just wants to be moved . that is what it reminded me of when i picked it up out of the shipping box .\ntheir swords are top notch . i own an agincourt and it gets handled every day and every day i like it more . wife has the constable and its is one scary sword . i tend to think of it like a badger , ju\n11 - 21 - 12 and the winner of the arma sword raffle is . . . ian mac pharlaine ! congratulations , ian ! 8 - 1 - 12 mark ryan ( bbc ' s robin of sherwood , transformers ) , will be joining mike and lars the albion booth at chicago comic con 2012 ! 5 - 16 - 12 we are forced to announce an across the board 10 % price increase , effective july 1 , 2012 , for all items other than maestro line swords .\n. . . i just received one of the antiqued castellan swords from the moat sale . even in its rusted state , i can see and feel that this is a fine sword with a highly agile blade . the type v pommel has depth and character , and fits nicely in hand , and the flared type 11 guard is very elegant . ironically , the castellan is not a sword that i had ever planned on buying , but now that i ' ve got it i ' m glad that i did . special thanks to mike sigman who , having heard what i intended to use the sword for , exchanged the antiqued castellan i had requested on his own initiative because the other antiqued castellan was better suited for what i had in mind . now that ' s customer service . thanks once again to the albion team ; i am looking forward to cleaning my sword up , and making a grip for her . another fine piece by albion swords . - - craig p\na very special thanks to you and all the albion team and of course peter johnsson for this excellent piece of functional artwork . i ' ve been thinking about and waiting a long time on this sword and now its finally mine .\nthe only other reported \u2018issue\u2019 with these blades is that they do not have the overall edge durability often seen in the sub us $ 300 product line . for example , in this thread on my armoury there are a few stories of albion swords taking damage that quite a few cheaper lines would shrug off . however , as they make an effort to replicate the approximate hardness of a well made version of the sword their recreations are based upon in all areas , this is not truly an issue but definitely deserves a mention .\nwe dislike doing this , especially in this economy , but it is a fiscal necessity . however , as we have always done , any order placed before july 1 , 2012 will be honored at the old price , including layaway / payment plans and pre - orders of swords in development .\nwith all our packages . i called albion & they changed the ship to address , even though it was on their shipping dock ready to go . no problems ! no questions asked ! not only do they have a top of the line product , but they have awesome customer service .\nthe balance is fantastic , the appearance flawless . the sword is everything i had hoped for , and i am completely happy with the choice of sword that i made . it is my hope that we will be able do more business in the near future as there are many other swords that i hope to add to my collection .\n2 - 8 - 12 . . . at long last , after months of waiting , i finally had a chance to handle my new senlac . she is a gorgeous cutting sword . i was surprised to discover how lively she feels in hand , and what a slender yet deadly blade ! the senlac is a joy to handle paired with a shield and lends herself to dynamic and ferocious fighting . albion has delivered another winning sword , but what else would i expect ? thanks again to everyone in the albion crew for helping to make such a classic , high medieval sword . - - craig p\n10 - 10 - 12 . . . just wanted to share with you a pic from my wedding last weekend , where i spoke my vows upon the steel of my laird sword from albion . the final detail that made the day perfect . thanks for your dedication to fine workmanship and superior service !\nour best wishes for a happy and prosperous holiday season to all of our friends and customers , from all of us here at albion ! and , since its that time of year again - for anyone who hasn ' t read co - founder howy ' s christmas story , here it is once again .\n. . i got my earl tonight . right now i ' m at a loss for words . opening the box was nerve - wracking and exciting . despite everything i ' ve heard about albion , i couldn ' t believe a product could be this good . in fact , it ' s too good . it looks great and it feels even better ! to me , real , historical swords have always been untouchable , the kind kept behind glass . you ' ve changed that for me . i want to thank you and everyone in the shop not just for the sword , but also for the work you do . i hope you realize how special it is . please don ' t apologize for any amount of time it took to build this sword . after holding it the first time i realized i would ' ve waited a lot longer to hold one of its quality . this is my first albion . i hope there are many more ! - -\nduring excavations at s\u00f8borg castle a number of swords have been unearthed . many of these are preserved in the national museum in copenhagen . one of them ( inventory number d 8801 ) is an especially fine example of a long bladed knightly sword from the high medieval period . the original sword is featured as xi . 3 in oakeshott ' s\nrecords of the medieval sword .\nalbion ' s museum line recreation of this sword from peter ' s detailed documentation is exact in every detail to the original sword . our official announcement will be made on monday , complete with specifications and a short article by peter johnsson about the complex geometry of this sword . the reserve price for this sword is $ 2 , 530 .\n6 - 29 - 18 . . . i received my munich last night and it is friggin ' awesome ! ! ! ! ! omg , what a work of deadly art ! ! it is beautiful , yet it leaves no doubt that it is a weapon . the attention to detail is incredible , but so too is the balance and the maneuverability ! wow , i am beside myself ! and i never contacted you after receiving my lichtenauer , but i am exceptionally happy with it as well ! unfortunately for me , i ' ve only been able to attend classes a couple of times since receiving it - work and life has been just nuckin ' futs for the past six months - but i love working with it , and the only other guy in our class who has one has made me feel as if i ' ve\njoined the club !\nagain , the attention to detail just blows others away . i will continue to purchase from albion alone , although i ' m sure my wife will wonder why i need additional swords ! ! hahahaha ! ! great , great work man ! - - tucker s\n9 - 14 - 11 . . . i am super excited that i received my yeoman today and was blown away by the quality of work you amazing folks there have done , the sword is perfectly flawless ! i can not describe how happy i am and to have it a few days before my 38th birthday is just an added bonus . so thank you for being so wonderful for your customer service and thank you for having such talented craftsmen . this has been a brilliant experience for me buying my first sword and i shall treasure it forever . best regards , - - graham b 9 - 13 - 11 . . . i got my yeoman sword friday morning and it has hardly left my hands since ! i just wanted to thank you everyone at albion for the excellent work that was done to produce such a beautiful sword .\n2 - 3 - 14 . . . i haven ' t written for a while but : since last transmission i have thoroughly enjoyed my talhoffer and wish to say again well done - she ' s a beaut . also , today my father brought me a wonderful\nwelcome home from the combat again\ngift of a reeve . the weapon is absolutely sublime ! it is truly delightful in all aspects and i wanted to let you know that you ' ve truly out done yourselves on the reeve . marvelous ! when i purchased my first albion i had no idea that i would become so addicted to your products . i am now the proud owner of seven and fully intend to continue increasing my collection as funds are available . thanks again , have a great weekend , and please keep up the fantastic work , customer service , and the whatnot . take care !\n3 - 25 - 14 introducing . . . the archduke ! a medieval 2 - handed sword .\n6 - 28 - 16 . . . i bought the knud almost 2 years ago . i figured to give a proper review i needed to abuse it first and i did . it has cut oak trees and full grown golden bamboo . also my archery target after a 14 foot drop . not proper use i know . i would like to say this sword has handled the abuse better than i have ever seen before . it ' s loses the sharp edge like most but holds a edge without denting or dinging as easily . even when it did they weren ' t very deep . the dropping attacks have knocked a very small peice of the tip of the blade but with 2 full sharpens is as good as new . i also made a homemade sheath . i hated to cover up any of this sword because it is so epic looking . simple but the perfect design in my opinion . i plan on sending a another review after another 2 years . i think this sword will continue to be my side arm in the woods for the rest of my life . - - joey l\nvery few times in my life have i received something that exceeded my expectations to such a degree .\nthe fitment is fantastic with not a single sign of it ever coming loose .\nthe blue color of the grip is the exact hue i had envisioned as well .\ni have a very hard time putting it down . thank you so much .\n. . . i just got home and checked out the white box that had been waiting : superb workmanship on both the yeoman and the scabbard .\noutdid himself on the scabbard , i am really floored at the design elements it contains and the workmanship shown to put it together .\n. . . [ the knight ] arrived today . it\u2019s hard to imagine what to expect ordering an item on internet and never seen it live .\nbut when i open the box i had a big smile on my lips ! wow ! such a fine looking high quality sword . it looked better that i expected .\n] is even more beautiful in person . and handles even better . the lines , the shape and geometry look perfect . everything looks great . i ' m gonna have a lot of fun with this one .\nthank you and i look forward to giving you my business again in the future .\ni simply didn ' t have words for the wave of emotions that washed over me .\ni carefully removed it and inspected it , and i can honestly say that i believe it to be flawless . it is perfectly balanced and nothing short of magnificent - - and i ' ve seen some quality work in my time .\ni bought the sword as a wedding gift for my best friend , and though i ' ve never seen him do it before , i do believe that i shall witness him cry upon presentation of this beautiful piece of art . i was especially surprised with how quickly it was able to be delivered - - just in time for the wedding this month ! thank you very much ; this has been one of the best buying experiences i ' ve had in quite some time , and i never would have expected to be as pleased with my purchase as i am .\n. . . the steward is awesome and i am very impressed with it so far . the finish and color on the leather grip is beautiful while the metal work is impressive . i ' m very happy with how it looks .\ni practice the fiore style of wma in co with the rocky mountain swordplay guild ( rmsg ) and the steward is the sword i was hoping for . it ' s appears to be a great cutter that i can imagine would be used in the mid 1300 ' s . the grip length , blade length , weight and balance allow it to be used with one or two hands as described in the getty version of the fior di battaglia . i ' ve done some plays with it but i haven ' t\ncut\nanything with it yet . that will be the ultimate test but i have a good feeling about how it will perform . i ' ll let you know how it goes once i get that part of the testing complete .\n3 - 23 - 15 . . . i just received the brescia spadona today . what a masterpiece ! this sword looks and feels like a dream . this is my second museum line sword . the other was a solingen . the quality of both has been outstanding . keep up the good work guys . you do beautiful work . - - tim\ni wanted to allow some time to pass before writing a review . there are already so many testimonials on your site that reflect initial reactions of unboxing a new blade . to recap , i already own the gaddjhalt and the crecy ; both of which are amazing pieces . there were flaws however ; none from the artisans that created the pieces , but flaws in their functions versus my desires .\n10 - 23 - 14 . . . you go above and beyond . full credit to you for your dedication to customer service . you are a top man in your field , and if you ever find yourself in australia , i would be proud to buy you a beer . keep it up man , it is a fantastic experience dealing with a company with such a wonderful frontman . i can ' t wait to check out the crecy . . . but i have no doubt it will be exceptional . you my friend are a legend . - - matt\nit\u2019s every thing i\u2019ve been dreaming about since that day in your show room when mike put one in my hand .\nit\u2019s so light and nimble . edge control is just automatic with that disk pommel nestled in my hand .\nthe late 13th c . great sword - mkii ( oakeshott type xiia ) $ 605\nhowever , this maintenance plan does not cover damage that can occur with use . repairing severe pitting , blade damage such as nicks , chips and broken tips , and reworking the grip , are all extra and done on a case - by - case basis .\nthis large line covers everything from the roman gladius to later medieval designs . they retail for anywhere between $ 666 to $ 1421 .\nthey are meant for wma training , stage combat , and have models available from $ 411 \u2013 $ 566 . they are not designed to take an edge .\nwhile they may be the most historically accurate , the difference in price between their pieces and a \u201csomewhat historically accurate\u201d piece such as a windlass may lead beginning or intermediate collectors to believe that they cannot afford a true historical sword . the squire line will hopefully fill that middle ground for many , but the consistently high prices mean that albions are out of reach for sword enthusiasts with shallower pockets .\nfinally , there may be extensive wait times between ordering a model and receiving one - they are often made to order so while most would agree they are worth the wait , a wait is definitely on the cards - typically 9 - 12 months ( despite stating on their site , the typical wait time is 3 - 6 months ) .\nif this is an issue , such as the sword is needed for an event or by a certain date , etc - it is recommended to contact them to determine the approximate lead time or look for an ' in stock ' item from one of their retailers such as kult of athena recommended below .\nsign up to our free monthly e - zine for all the latest sword news , info and much , much more ! click here for more info .\nthe best of the best . love that the company is in my home state . mike is always awesome to work with and incredibly\ngreat customer service , mike is always pleasant to talk to , yes the wait is long . after painfully long and with delays but it ' s a small company that is family run . their products are well worth the wait .\npromise after promise broken - paid $ 300 deposit with promise of delivery within 6 months but date came and went . 10 months later and a half - heart\nht blows away every other purchase i ' ve made . the scabbard i bought along with it is beautiful and well worth the cost . additional\ner longsword & received an email it was ready to ship . being on a long vacation , i didn ' t want it shipped to my home & have it left there , like our fedex driver does\nwonder of holding a quality piece . it ' s probably akin to a wizard discoverin\ng their wand , except all the wands are perfect . each sword has a different f\n. the movement of the sword changes , and thus the whole soul of the piece . the hand - and - a\n. each sword sprang eagerly where it was directed with the slightest pressure . i must have said it twenty times while handling a sword ,\nit * wants * to go . it doesn ' t fight back - - it wants to jump right in there .\nand i ' m am not limited for choices , in fact choosing the next one may be difficult .\njohn carter of mars sword . . he told me it was sharp . enou\nworth the wait - - hope i will be able to get another one at some point .\ngame theory : does isaac die ? ! ? binding of isaac rebirth ' s endings explained .\nthe move that broke pokemon ! | the science . . . of pokemon pay day\narrived a couple of days ago and it\u2019s had my full attention ever since .\nthe aesthetic details are striking . the writhen - style furniture and the blades double fullers give the sword an air of quality , without seeming overbearing .\nyou\u2019ve really perfected your method of covering the grip and try as i might i\u2019m unable to locate the seam .\nthe level of fit and finish is unsurprising , in that it\u2019s your typical high level of clean execution . i have to admit that i was surprised by the\nit takes a good deal of knowledge and experience to produce a sword of this size that possesses this type of dynamic handling ability .\nthis was my first authentic sword i have purchased , so it has great sentimental value to me . i will definately be a repeat customer and look forward to purchasing from you all again !\nsort by : featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical : a to z alphabetical : z to a avg . customer review price : low to high price : high to low\ndoctype html public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\ngift certificates - privacy policy - sword care tips - why buy from us - sword buying tips - links - f . a . q . - koa sword blog search the site - shipping & returns - track your package - testimonials - affiliate program - site map - disclaimer please note some items available from this site may not be legal in your area , check local laws before ordering . order line : 1 - 847 - 531 - 8664"]}
{"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 - year crusade to turn milk from a \u201cdeadly fluid\u201d into a mainstay of a healthy diet . the milk reform movement involved community activists , city officials , scientists and business leaders working together to find solutions to improve public health . much of the movement\u2019s activity and success occurred here in the manhattanville neighborhood .\ndrawing on the expertise of leading scholars and scientists this short documentary describes the rise of manhattanville as a center of milk processing and distribution in new york city history . positioned at a nexus of transit networks , industry and population hubs , the neighborhood served a crucial role in the history of public health in the metropolis at a time when procuring healthy milk was literally a matter of life and death .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nplease feel free to contact the site administrator if you have any ideas to add to this site .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nour beef & lamb are beautifully slow roasted overnight for the juiciest roast possible . perfect to pair with some major craft beers # hove urltoken\nstraw carting today , making the most of a sunny afternoon and evening . trailer loaded with 18\u2026\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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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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link for misuse of the linux operating system .\nbe the first to know about new products , promotions and all things d - link .\nd - link - 1600x365px - hp - banner - dir - 878 - c02 . jpg\nd - link shrinks powerline interrnet range extenders , introducing the dhp - 310av mini adapter .\nd - link becomes taiwan ' s first networking company with a taiwan stock exchange ipo .\nd - link was among the first to release ieee 802 . 11a 5ghz wireless lan products\nset large business as my d - link home page . > go to the home page\nwith this most recent disclosure , kim said he published flaws before d - link could patch them explaining that vulnerabilities reported to d - link by him in the past were never addressed .\npopular d - link router riddled with vulnerabilities by tom spring for kaspersky threatpost sept . 11 , 2017 . shodan searches show 94 , 155 d - link 850l routers currently in use .\nit could be millions of d - link devices . i have no way of figuring it out\npingback : d - link fails at strings - zeax blog ( ze - ax . com )\nd - link releases its first ethernet switches , the des - 604 and des - 608 .\nd\u2011link is among the first to release new standard ieee 802 . 11a 5ghz wireless lan products .\nd - link is ranked # 1 in smb networking connectivity according to the synergy research group .\nd\u2011link di\u2011524 , di\u2011624 , and di\u2011784 home routers receive ipv6 ready certification from the ipv6 forum .\ndataquest ranks d - link the global leader in unmanaged ethernet hubs in terms of port shipments .\nd - link ( india ) ltd . is not traded on nse in the last 5 days\nset gov / edu as my d - link home page . > go to the home page\nthis host is running d - link dir - 100 router and is prone to multiple vulnerabilities .\nd - link dp - g321 wireless - g print server usb 2 . 0 / parallel port\nprint servers d - link dp - g321 wireless - g usb 2 . 0 / parallel port\nthe district court of frankfurt ordered d - link on 6 september to pay \u20ac300 in damages .\ncheck out what\u2019s new and stay up to speed on all d - link products for your home .\nd\u2011link becomes the first company in the networking industry to introduce green ethernet technology in its gigabit switches .\nd\u2011link introduces revolutionary mydlink cloud services , launches first cloud router , cloud camera , and cloud storage .\nd\u2011link launches new industrial gigabit switches for smart city , factory automation and industry 4 . 0 applications .\nset home & home office as my d - link home page . > go to the home page\nset small & medium business as my d - link home page . > go to the home page\nfor their insecure routers . at least asus took their medicine , d - link , in contrast ,\nanother day , three more d - link router vulnerabilities by marshall honorof of toms guide sept . 14 , 2017 . quoting :\nits been a bad year to own a d - link router .\nfurther detective work has revealed the 25 or so d - link products checking the time using this list .\ndetect and warn you of unwanted visitors with a d - link wi - fi motion sensor or siren .\nd\u2011link announces the exo router series in an orange housing with a focus on the antenna design and power .\nd - link releases the world ' s first fast ethernet switch with isdn remote router in stackable box .\nd - link is among the first to release new standard ieee 802 . 11a 5ghz wireless lan products .\nround up the usual suspects . yet another d - link router is vulnerable to hacking . kaspersky researched the\nthis isn\u2019t the first time kim spots flaws in d - link products , in october 2016 he reported multiple vulnerabilities in d - link dwr - 932b lte router , but the taiwan - based firm ignored them .\nd - link dp - g310 wireless print server air plus g usb 2 . 0 54mbps 802 . 11g\ngpl - violations leader harald welte claimed that d - link has described the gpl as not legally binding .\nthus and such is why i dumped d - link years ago . some of the worst programming on the planet\u2026\nd\u2011link ( datex ) sets up its european subsidiary , firmly establishing its foothold in north american and european markets .\nd\u2011link is listed among taiwan ' s top 10 international brands with a product brand value worth ntd 720 million .\nd - link ranks # 1 in small to large enterprise wlan stand - alone access points by units shipped .\nd - link launches the world\u2019s first 11ac portable router dir - 510l is launched in 2013 it month show .\nd - link becomes the first company in the networking industry to introduce green ethernet technology in its gigabit switches .\nd - link was the first company in the networking industry to introduce green ethernet technology in its gigabit switches .\nthe company history page lists out the major events in chronological order for d - link ( india ) ltd .\nget to know the d link india share price history through the dynamic levels - support and resistance levels ladder . this ladder ( patent applied ) is a comprehensive depiction of d link india share price history including major weekly and monthly support and resistance levels of d link india along with volume , sector , live price and much more . if you scroll down the ladder , you get the d link india share price history of last 15 years .\nd - link router riddled with 0 - day flaws by john leyden in the register sept . 12 , 2017\nd - link router fails at security , researcher says by marshall honorof in toms guide sept 13 , 2017 . d - link said that updated firmware should be available on september 19 , 2017 at support . dlink . com .\nthe disagreement lasted fro nearly six months where in 2006 d - link and kamp announced they had come to an agreement and d - link have reconfigured their new routers but little can be done about the existing products out there .\nextend your existing wireless network even further , easily and cost - effectively , with a d - link range extender .\ncopyright \u00a9 2017 d - link australia . all rights reserved . prices and specifications are subject to change without notice .\nwith experience that spans over three decades , d - link\u2019s research and development continues to lead in the networking industry .\nan issue was discovered on the d - link dwr - 932b router . qmiweb allows command injection with ` characters .\nd - link did not return requests for comment for this story . researcher victor gevers , founder of the gdi foundation , used the shodan search engine to estimate there are 94 , 155 d - link 850l routers in use currently .\nftc : d - link failed to secure routers , ip cameras by chris brook of kaspersky threatpost jan 5 , 2017 . this article puts the d - link issues in perspective , noting a number of their other recent security failures .\nberlin , germany - september 22 , 2006 - - the urltoken project prevails in court litigation against d - link germany gmbh regarding d - link ' s alleged inappropriate and copyright infringing use of parts of the linux operating system kernel .\nd - link welcomes and works with independent researchers , industry organizations , customers , and vendors concerned with product or services security . individuals or organizations that are experiencing or suspect a product security issue are strongly encouraged to contact d - link .\nthe us government is mad as hell : in january 2017 , the ftc accused d - link of leaving its routers and webcam devices vulnerable to hackers . a lawsuit alleged that d - link\nfailed to take reasonable steps to protect their routers and ip cameras from widely known and reasonably foreseeable risks of unauthorized access .\nd - link was also accused of misleading the public about the security of their devices . d - link denied they did anything bad . more below .\ngood find ! just adding to the d - link story here \u2013 of course , d - link also have several models found to be vulnerable to misfortune cookie ( cve - 2014 - 9222 ) in our research ( urltoken ) due to the inclusion of the ralink / mtk chipset . all vendors we contacted responded eventually , except for d - link : \\\nd - link becomes taiwan ' s first networking company with a taiwan stock exchange ipo . global reach increases with the opening of d - link international pte . ltd . in singapore to develop worldwide business beyond europe , u . s . a . , and greater china . d - link releases fault - tolerant high - bandwidth fiber - optics fddi concentrator .\nhome network hardware supplier d - link has been accused of harming the net ' s ability to tell the time accurately .\ninstead , he would like d - link to pay his bandwidth bills to ensure the danish time server can keep going .\nfor adsl / vdsl and nbn connections , d - link has you covered with the widest range of modem routers available .\nd - link wi - fi ip cameras are simple to install and let you monitor your home or premises with ease .\nd\u2011link receives the outstanding innovation award for industrial technology advancement from the ministry of economic affairs , r . o . c .\nd - link is listed among taiwan ' s top 10 international brands with a product brand value worth ntd 720 million .\nthe d - link npapi extension , as used in conjunction with d - link dir - 850l rev . b ( with firmware through fw208wwb02 ) devices , sends the cleartext admin password over the internet as part of interaction with mydlink cloud services .\nan issue was discovered on the d - link dwr - 932b router . there is a hardcoded wps pin of 28296607 .\nd - link us 17595 mt herrmann st fountain valley ca 92708 usa general inquiries : 1 . 800 . 326 . 1688\nd - link dp - 311p wireless print server ( 1 centronics port ) 802 . 11b ( 11 mbps ) & ac\nd - link brand # dwl - g650 / 802 . 11b / g wireless pc card ( pcmcia ) - ralink rt2560\nyeah , i saw that too . it could be that \u201czhang wei\u201d reported it to d - link before i published it , or that he reported my blog post to d - link and they attributed it to him . i suspect the former , but it\u2019s funny that d - link put out a security advisory on the same day that i published the bug . \ud83d\ude42\n, there are over 98 , 000 vulnerable d - link routers ( including the 10 flaws in the 850l ) . the blog posting includes ugly details of embedi trying to get d - link to fix things . when combined with the below d - link router flaws , reported just a few days earlier , i am left thinking that a qualified person could find flaws in\nresearchers at senrio have released technical details surrounding a vulnerability in d - link products , which if exploited , would allow a remote attacker full access to the devices . after being notified earlier this year , d - link has promised to deliver fixes .\ncontact d - link ? . . i do not think it means what you think it means . you\u2019d be lucky for them to reply , let alone follow their own published security process .\nd\u2011link ( datex ) introduces its first 10base\u2011t ethernet hub , one of the earliest devices to adopt the now\u2011standard twisted\u2011pair network cable .\nd - link announces zero configuration capability for all new cloud routers and cloud cameras ; adds support for select current cloud routers . d - link supports world ipv6 launch with over thirty ipv6 ready products , including world\u2019s first ipv6 ready powerline ap and router .\nan issue was discovered on the d - link dwr - 932b router . qmiweb allows directory listing with . . / traversal .\nat the time , users are invited avoid using the affected d - link router in order to be safe from such attacks .\nd - link ( dp - 311p ) 2 . 4ghz wireless print server w / centronics port , ac power , & cd\nsecurity vulnerabilities . no zero days here . the routers were from asus , belkin , buffalo , cisco , d - link , efm , huawei , linksys , netis and tp - link .\ntp - link archer c3150 v2 review march 9 , 2018 . the tp - link homecare , powered by trend micro , sounds like its the same software in a tp - link router .\nd - link is a taiwanese based company that manufactures wireless and ethernet products for the home and small office environment . whilst not a deliberate attempt at sabotage kamp ' s time server d - link routers were configured to directly query over 40 stratum 1 servers .\nd - link receives the outstanding innovation award for industrial technology advancement from the ministry of economic affairs , r . o . c .\nan issue was discovered on the d - link dwr - 932b router . / var / miniupnpd . conf has no deny rules .\nan issue was discovered on the d - link dwr - 932b router . qmiweb allows file reading with . . % 2f traversal .\n94 , 155 d - link 850l routers are exposed after a researcher made a full disclosure on it ' s exploitable flaws . urltoken\nbackdoor access \u2014d - link 850l revb routers have backdoor access via alphanetworks , an attacker can get a root shell on the device .\nd - link is the global provider of network technology solutions for consumers and businesses to connect with information , resources and each other . d - link defines technology innovation by designing award - winning , high performance and first - to - market products to suit every budget .\nit could be millions of d - link devices ,\nhe said ,\ni have no way of figuring it out .\nalready d - link has removed from its website , updates to the software that keeps its hardware running that contains the time server list .\nd - link di - 524 , di - 624 , and di - 784 home routers receive ipv6 ready certification from the ipv6 forum .\nd - link dgs - 1500 ax devices before 2 . 51b021 have a hardcoded password , which allows remote attackers to obtain shell access .\nxss exists on d - link dwr - 933 1 . 00 ( ww ) b17 devices via cgi - bin / gui . cgi .\non d - link dir - 605l devices , firmware before 2 . 08uibetab01 . bin allows an unauthenticated get request to trigger a reboot .\nan issue was discovered on the d - link dwr - 932b router . qmiweb provides sensitive information for cfgtype = get _ homecfg requests .\na wireless router made by d - link has nearly one dozen critical vulnerabilities , according to a report released by independent researcher pierre kim .\nremember , d - link has acknowledged all of the above in their security advisories , and thus were clearly aware of all these attack vectors .\nhow can u build a openwrt firmware for d link dir - 600l ver a1 ? . i can not find any firmware for rtl8196c processor .\nfrustrated by his dealings with d - link over the last five months , mr kamp published an open letter about the problems on his website .\nd\u2011link\u2019s family of cloud solutions gains a new category , cloud access points , with the release of the dap\u20111160l wireless n 150 cloud access point .\nd - link dir - 601 a1 1 . 02na devices do not require the old password for a password change , which occurs in cleartext .\nd - link router model 850l has 10 vulnerabilities that could allow a hacker to gain remote access and control of device , according to researcher .\nd - link router dsl - 2750b firmware 1 . 01 to 1 . 03 - rce no auth a description of the bug from january 2017\nlack of proper firmware protectio n\u2014the firmware images are not protected , an attacker could upload a malicious firmware version to the device and compromise it . while firmware for d - link 850l reva has no protection , the firmware for d - link 850l revb is protected with a hardcoded password .\ndetective work has found that many d - link routers , switches and wireless access points are bombarding some net time servers with huge amounts of data .\nd - link introduces world\u2019s first tower shaped 11ac routers ( dir - 868l , dir - 860l , dir - 850l , dir - 820l ) .\nd link india is one of the top 500 shares identified by dynamic research team at the end of every quarter out of 1700 shares of nse . d link india has strong fundamentals . by strong fundamentals we mean d link india 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 .\nthe security researcher pierre kim has discovered ten critical zero - day vulnerabilities in d - link dir 850l routers and invites users to stop using them .\nit was very sad to see d - link starting to argue that the gpl would not apply ,\nwelte said in an emailed statement .\nfederal regulators have accused d - link of leaving its routers and webcam devices vulnerable to hackers . a lawsuit alleges that d - link\nfailed to take reasonable steps to protect their routers and ip cameras from widely known and reasonably foreseeable risks of unauthorized access .\nd - link is also accused of misleading the public about the security of their devices . this is the second time the ftc has gone after insecure routers . in february 2016 , they\nthe vulnerability is actually in zynos , a router firmware developed by zyxel communications that ' s used in products from multiple networking equipment manufacturers , including d - link , tp - link technologies and zte , donev said via email .\nit was unrealistic to expect d - link to update the onboard software of all the hardware that is using the list of time servers , he said .\nan issue was discovered on the d - link dwr - 932b router . wps pin generation is based on srand ( time ( 0 ) ) seeding .\nthe security researcher pierre kim has discovered ten critical zero - day vulnerabilities in routers from networking equipment manufacturer d - link that open owners to cyber attacks .\nno authentication check \u2014an attacker could alter the dns settings of a d - link 850l reva router via non - authenticated http requests and hijack the traffic .\nweak files permission and credentials stored in cleartext \u2014local files are exposed in both d - link 850l reva and revb . credentials are stored in clear text .\nthe d - link dp - g310 is a compact , 802 . 11g compatible , wireless print server that allows network users to share a usb printer .\nd - link dp - 301p + parallel port print server h / w ver d2 , f / w ver 3 . 50 * new in box *\na spokesman for d - link told the bbc news website that the company was aware of\ndevelopments\nbut had no comment while it takes legal advice .\nd - link international pte . ltd . is set up in singapore to develop worldwide business beyond europe , u . s . a . , and greater china\nd - link dir - 615 2 . 5 . 17 devices allow remote code execution via shell metacharacters in the host field of the system / traceroute screen .\ncross site scripting ( xss ) exists on the d - link dir - 600m c1 3 . 01 via the ssid or the name of a user account .\non d - link dir - 600m devices before c1 _ v3 . 05enb01 _ beta _ 20170306 , xss was found in the form2userconfig . cgi username parameter .\nan issue was discovered on the d - link dwr - 932b router . a secure _ mode = no line exists in / var / miniupnpd . conf .\nsenrio discovered the flaw in a d - link dcs - 930l cloud camera , however , because the firmware is used across multiple product lines , d - link estimates this vulnerability affects\nmore than 120 models across connected home products , including cameras , routers , access points , modems , and storage . . .\ndenial of service ( dos ) flaw \u2014an attacker could crash some daemons running in both d - link 850l reva and revb remotely via lan triggering dos conditions .\nit ' s your free link to arts , fun , culture and dining .\nd - link global consolidated revenues hit usd 1 billion and is ranked as the 6th most valuable taiwan global brand , with a brand value of usd 347 million .\nftc charges d - link put consumers privacy at risk due to the inadequate security of its computer routers and cameras press release from the ftc jan . 5 , 2017\nfollowing - up a legal warning notice , d - link signed a declaration to cease and desist and agreed to refrain from further distributing the product , but refused to reimburse urltoken for expenses incurred in connection with the test purchase , re - engineering and legal advice and representation . in the court proceedings , d - link claimed that the gpl is not legally binding . a quote from the german letter of the d - link lawyers to urltoken , dated feb 24 , 2006 can be translated as :\nsouth korean - based kim has a long history of uncovering vulnerabilities in d - link and other brand routers . last year , he reported a slew of vulnerabilities in d - link\u2019s dwr - 932b router claiming the router was hopelessly broken that users should throw them away . in february , he found flaws in tp - link c2 and c20i routers that could lead to remote code execution on a device under certain conditions .\nfill out the form below to join d - link ' s email list and receive the latest product information and promotions . you can withdraw your consent at any time .\nthe internal dhcp client running on both d - link 850l revisiona and revisionb routers is vulnerable to several command injection attacks , allowing attackers to gain root access on devices .\nhe discovered that up to 90 percent of the traffic was coming from d - link router products that were latching on to his stratum 1 server for a time reference .\nthis wasn ' t the first d - link gpl violation .\npreviously , d - link signed a declaration to cease and desist and paid my expenses for legal fees , test purchase and reverse engineering ,\nexplains welte . this time , however , d - link refused to reimburse his expenses and sent a letter indicating that they didn ' t think the gpl was legally binding on them .\nthis is obviously not acceptable ,\nsays welte , who runs the project out of his own pocket .\na proof - of - concept exploit was published tuesday for the d - link dsl - 2740r model , a dual - function adsl modem / wireless router device , which according to the d - link support site has been phased out . this means the device is no longer being sold , but might still receive support if covered by warranty .\nhowever , digital detective work by dr richard clayton from the security research lab at the university of cambridge revealed that all the unexpected data was coming from d - link hardware .\nmr kamp said a new line of products sold by d - link has the list of the net ' s time servers written into the software that keeps the devices running .\nat least the problem ' s not getting any worse ,\nsaid mr kamp , adding that pressure from other time server administrators could force d - link to act .\nthe d - link npapi extension , as used on d - link dir - 850l rev . a ( with firmware through fw114wwb07 _ h2ab _ beta1 ) and rev . b ( with firmware through fw208wwb02 ) devices , participates in mydlink cloud services by establishing a tcp relay service for http , even though a tcp relay service for https is also established .\nd - link dir - 615 before v20 . 12ptb04 has a second admin account with a 0x1 backdoor value , which might allow remote attackers to obtain access via a telnet connection .\nan issue was discovered on the d - link dwr - 932b router . undocumented telnet and ssh services provide logins to admin with the password admin and root with the password 1234 .\nif you have one of the following d - link router models - dir850l , dir - 885l , dir - 890l and dir - 895l - it ' s password changing time .\nd - link router dsl - 2750b firmware 1 . 01 to 1 . 03 - remote command execution no auth required a description of the bug from feb . 5 , 2016 .\nd - link has agreed to stop distributing the product following a complaint by the gpl - violations project , but has refused to reimburse the project for its legal and research costs .\nthe exploit was created by todor donev , member of a bulgarian security research outfit called ethical hacker , who claims that more devices from d - link and other manufacturers might be affected .\na recently unveiled backdoor in a number of late - model d - link brand routers indicates that the practice of adding manufacturer ' s backdoors to network hardware is still alive and well .\nfor certain d - link routers , a user can access the web interface for the router by simply setting a browser ' s user - agent string to\nxmlset _ roodkcableoj28840ybtide\n.\nd - link dir - 850l rev . a ( with firmware through fw114wwb07 _ h2ab _ beta1 ) devices have xss in the action parameter to htdocs / web / wandetect . php .\nd - link dir - 850l rev . a ( with firmware through fw114wwb07 _ h2ab _ beta1 ) devices have xss in the action parameter to htdocs / web / sitesurvey . php .\nd - link dir - 850l rev . a ( with firmware through fw114wwb07 _ h2ab _ beta1 ) devices have xss in the action parameter to htdocs / web / shareport . php .\nd - link dir - 850l rev . a ( with firmware through fw114wwb07 _ h2ab _ beta1 ) devices have xss in the action parameter to htdocs / web / wpsacts . php .\ncross site request forgery ( csrf ) on d - link dsl - 2730u c1 in _ 1 . 00 devices allows remote attackers to change the dns or firewall configuration or any password .\nthe bugs found are in d - link\u2019s model dir 850l wireless ac1200 dual - band gigabit cloud routers and could allow a hacker to ultimately hijack the routers and take control of them .\nd - link dir - 600 / 300 router unauthenticated remote command execution vulnerability by check point october 19 , 2017 a remote code execution vulnerability exists in the d - link dir - 600 and dir - 300 routers . a remote attacker can exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary code in the affected router . the dir - 600 is an old wi - fi n router .\n/ etc / rc . d / rc . local on the d - link dcs - 2121 camera with firmware 1 . 04 configures a hardcoded password of admin for the root account , which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain shell access by leveraging a running telnetd server .\ndonev did not report the vulnerability to d - link and as far as he knows it is currently a zero - day - - a name given to publicly disclosed , but unpatched vulnerabilities .\nthe ssh implementation on the d - link japan dwl - 2100ap with firmware before r252jp - rc572 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service ( reboot ) by leveraging login access .\ni think the most \u201cinsane\u201d thing about this router is that it\u2019s running the same buggy firmware that d - link has been cramming in their routers for years\u2026 and the hits just keep on coming .\nthis ' passion to innovate ' remains core to the d - link team , and we look forward to helping people connect to their loved ones , friends and colleagues for the next 30 years .\nour ' passion to innovate ' remains core to the d - link team , and we look forward to helping people connect to their loved ones , friends and colleagues for the next 30 years .\nthe d - link npapi extension , as used on d - link dir - 850l rev . a ( with firmware through fw114wwb07 _ h2ab _ beta1 ) and rev . b ( with firmware through fw208wwb02 ) devices , does not verify x . 509 certificates from ssl servers , which allows man - in - the - middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate .\nan issue was discovered on the d - link dwr - 932b router . helodbg on port 39889 ( udp ) launches the\n/ sbin / telnetd - l / bin / sh\ncommand .\npre - authentication rces as root \u2014the internal dhcp client running on d - link 850l revb routers is vulnerable to several command injection attacks , allowing attackers to gain root access on the affected devices .\nd - link germany gmbh , a subsidiary of d - link corporation , taiwan r . o . c . , distributed dsm - g600 , a network attached storage ( nas ) device which uses a linux - based operating system . however , this distribution was incompliant with the gnu general public license ( gpl ) which covers the linux kernel and many other software programs used in the product .\nit was very sad to see d - link starting to argue that the gpl would not apply . given d - link ' s repeated license violations , it can be thankful that we ' ve never asked for any kind of damages , but merely to cease and desist from further infringements , plus our expenses . i start to wonder whether they actually deserve such a mild strategy .\nin a first step , d - link corrected its errors but refused to cover disbursment for mr . welte for the trial and his investigations ( legal fees , test purchase and reverse engineering ) .\nbad guys are exploiting a bug in very old d - link dsl - 2750b dsl gateways in an attempt to make them part of the satori botnet . the bug has been known for roughly 2 years but the devices have been abandoned by d - link and the isps that gave them out . if you have such a device , it needs to be replaced . this is yet another reason to\ncsrf exists on d - link dir - 868l devices , leading to ( for example ) a change to the admin password . hedwig . cgi and pigwidgeon . cgi are two of the affected components .\nd - link dir - 850l rev . a ( with firmware through fw114wwb07 _ h2ab _ beta1 ) and rev . b ( with firmware through fw208wwb02 ) devices have 0666 / var / passwd permissions .\nregister _ send . php on d - link dir - 850l rev . b ( with firmware through fw208wwb02 ) devices does not require authentication , which can result in unintended enrollment in mydlink cloud services .\nembedi found three flaws in the d - link dir890l , dir885l , dir895l and , most likely , other dir8xx routers . four months after first contacting d - link , two of the flaws have not been patched . the one that was patched , was only fixed in the dir890l , other models are still vulnerable . the good news here is that exploitation is lan side and anyone following my advice on\nsince urltoken has been continuously revealing gpl violations by d - link since september 2004 , it filed a civil case with the district court of frankfurt ( germany ) in march 2006 , seeking the court to issue a judgement in support of its copyright claims based on the gpl , and seeking the court to order d - link to reimburse urltoken for the expenses of the out - of - court enforcement .\nfor 30 years and in more than 100 countries across the world , d - link is connecting millions of people in their daily lives . from powering hospital networks so that life - saving operations can be carried out , to simply running your wi - fi network at home so you can enjoy streaming the latest movies to your smart tv or tablet , d - link solutions are a part of every day life .\nlogin . cgi on d - link dir - 600m devices with firmware 3 . 04 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by entering more than 20 blank spaces in the password field during an admin login attempt .\nthe ssh implementation on d - link japan des - 3810 devices with firmware before r2 . 20 . 011 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service ( device hang ) by leveraging login access .\nmr kamp said the responsible way to interrogate the time servers would be for d - link to set up its own computer that can tell all its products the right time rather than have each device act alone .\nin a ham - fisted move that threatens computer users everywhere , developers at router manufacturer d - link published a private cryptography key used to certify that software is trustworthy and not malware , a security researcher said .\non d - link dir - 550a and dir - 604m devices through v2 . 10kr , a malicious user can use a default telnet account to get unauthorized access to vulnerable devices , aka a backdoor access vulnerability .\nd - link dir - 850l rev . a ( with firmware through fw114wwb07 _ h2ab _ beta1 ) and rev . b ( with firmware through fw208wwb02 ) devices have 0666 / var / etc / hnapasswd permissions .\nwelte stressed that , despite the moderate sum , the case marks a\nclear - cut victory\nbecause it confirms the validity of the gpl under german law and establishes that d - link violated its terms .\nthis has revealed that d - link hardware is also causing problems for 50 other net time servers . the list includes some run by the us military , nasa , us research organisations and government groups around the world .\nd - link ' s xstack dgs - 3400 series , xstack des - 3528 / 52 series , dgs - 3610 chassis series , and des - 7200 chassis series switches receive ipv6 ready certification from the ipv6 forum .\nthe router in question is the d - link ac3200 ultra wi - fi router , and make no mistake : as these things go it ' s more than solid . six antennas , support for the latest 802 . 11 protocols , and speeds up to 3 . 2gbps . and this is just one of d - link ' s new ultra series ( it ' ll be available on newegg tomorrow for $ 309 . 99 ) .\nd - link dir - 850l rev . a ( with firmware through fw114wwb07 _ h2ab _ beta1 ) and rev . b ( with firmware through fw208wwb02 ) devices have 0666 / var / run / hostapd * permissions .\nthe d - link dsl - 2740b gateway with firmware eu _ 1 . 0 , when an active administrator session exists , allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator access via a request to login . cgi .\nweak cloud protocol \u2014 both d - link 850l reva and revb . are vulnerable . mydlink protocol works via a tcp tunnel that use no encryption at all to protect communications between the victim\u2019s router and the mydlink account .\nprivate keys hardcoded in the firmware \u2014the private encryption keys are hardcoded in the firmware of both d - link 850l reva and revb . an attacker could extract them to perform man - in - the - middle attacks .\ngiven d - link ' s repeated licence violations , it can be thankful that we have never asked for any kind of damages , but merely to cease and desist from further infringements , plus our expenses .\nadvisory - d - link dsl - 6850u multiple vulnerabilities by securiteam a division of beyond security january 1 , 2018 an independent security researcher reported two flaws in the d - link dsl - 6850u versions bz _ 1 . 00 . 01 - bz _ 1 . 00 . 09 . the router is manufactured by d - link for bezeq in israel . bezeq was informed of the vulnerability on june 9 , and released patches to address the vulnerabilities . one flaw was a default account that could not be disabled . the userid and password were both\nsupport\n. in addition , remote administration was enabled by default and a flaw allowed for remote command execution .\nthe ospf implementation on the d - link des - 3810 - 28 switch with firmware r2 . 20 . b017 does not consider the possibility of duplicate link state id values in link state advertisement ( lsa ) packets before performing operations on the lsa database , which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service ( routing disruption ) or obtain sensitive packet information via a crafted lsa packet , a related issue to cve - 2013 - 0149 .\nx41 d - sec gmbh security advisory : x41 - 2017 - 005 same text as above , just prettier .\nthe past 6 months have been incredibly busy , and i haven\u2019t been keeping up with d - link\u2019s latest shenanigans . in need of some entertainment , i went to their web page today and was greeted by this atrocity :\nmeet our new connected home smart devices . they make your home brighter , smarter , and more in tune with you . join our email list for the latest d - link news , discounts , giveaways , and more !\nour advice : if you received your router from an isp , get in touch with them first and preferably get the firmware update through them instead of downloading it straight from the d - link website once it goes live .\ni just sold mine because i couldn ' t install xbmc on it . they ( boxee ) made it seem like the new d - link box was going to be hacker friendly and it ' s far from it .\nfurthermore , even in those previous cases , d - link had a lot of problems and caused delays when it came to providing the\nfull corresponding source code\nas mandated by the gpl ,\nwelte notes .\nthe software signing key was released in late february on d - link ' s gpl source code sharing website , along with the source code from some of the company ' s firmware , yonathan klijnsma , a threat intelligence analyst at dutch security firm fox it , told ars in an e - mail . d - link used the key to cryptographically sign its software so it could be installed on computers running microsoft windows without the operating system generating a security warning . with it leaked to the world , anyone\u2014including developers of keyloggers , remote access trojans , and other types of malware\u2014could use the key to sign their malicious wares so they ' re accepted as trusted d - link software .\nthe data flood has seen his bandwidth bill rocket and mr kamp is contemplating shutting the server down as he cannot afford the continuing costs . now , up to 90 % of his daily traffic comes from d - link devices .\nthe fact that a factory - added backdoor exists in their products at all doesn ' t speak well for d - link ' s attitude toward security , and the company ' s prior history of security issues bears that out .\nrecorder _ test . cgi on the d - link dcs - 2121 camera with firmware 1 . 04 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the password field , related to a\nsemicolon injection\nvulnerability .\nthe lawsuit , filed at the u . s . district court for the northern district of california , alleges among other things d - link\u2019s routers were plagued by command injection vulnerabilities that could let remote attackers take control over routers .\nthe d - link dp - 313 is an 802 . 11b compliant wireless print server with three parallel ports . the dp - 313 provides the ability and convenience of sharing a printer over a network beyond the wired network infrastructure .\nd - link dir - 850l rev . a ( with firmware through fw114wwb07 _ h2ab _ beta1 ) and rev . b ( with firmware through fw208wwb02 ) devices have 0666 / var / run / storage _ account _ root permissions .\nd - link has acknowledged the issue and has stated a firmware upgrade will be issued by today . now , the question remains whether said update will work on all routers or will the update need to be configured for specific isps .\nkim sustains that \u201cthe d - link dir 850l is a router overall badly designed with a lot of vulnerabilities . basically , everything was pwned , from the lan to the wan . even the custom mydlink cloud protocol was abused . \u201d\nthe problems caused by d - link hardware came to light thanks to danish contractor poul - henning kamp who runs denmark ' s time server . typically the time servers have links with atomic clocks to ensure they are as accurate as possible .\nmaybe you should contact d - link . you seem to know a lot . rather than dishing on them , it might be more prudent if you tell them of your discoveries . who knows , they might even pay your for it .\nfor more than 30 years , d - link has been committed to providing a complete line of wi - fi networking and camera surveillance solutions . find out how these solutions can help you and your family enjoy rich , fast digital lifestyles .\nd - link dpr - 1260 rangebooster g multifunction print server . wirelessly share up to 4 printers multifunction printers on your network . print scan when you need to without booting up a host pc . if you did not receive our reply .\non september 6 , 2006 the district court issued its judgement , confirming the claims by urltoken , specifically its rights on the subject - matter source code , the violation of the gnu gpl by d - link , the validity of the gpl under german law , and d - links obligation to reimburse urltoken for legal expenses , test purchase and cost of re - engineering . only the amount of the legal expenses was considered too high by some insignificant amount of 300 eur . therefore , this decision marks a clear - cut victory for urltoken . d - link may file an appeal against the judgement .\nlol , my d - link 845l is still vulnerable to the original bug . the last firmware update ( 1 . 02b7 ) is from 2013 . as if it\u2019s so much work to port this fix ( even if the fix is bad )\non d - link dir - 550a and dir - 604m devices through v2 . 10kr , a malicious user can forge an http request to inject operating system commands that can be executed on the device with higher privileges , aka remote code execution .\nretrieve admin passwords \u2014both lan and wan of d - link 850l revb are vulnerable , an attacker can retrieve the admin password and use the mydlink cloud protocol to add the user\u2019s router to the attacker\u2019s account to gain full access to the device .\ncompletely correct . this is why you should not violate the ip rights of the author of gpl ' d source code by closing it . if you don ' t like those terms , fine ; don ' t use gpl ' d source code .\nstack - based buffer overflow in the websredirect function in goahead on d - link dir - 816 a2 ( cn ) routers with firmware version 1 . 10b05 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a request with a long http host header .\ndirectory traversal vulnerability in the web interface on the d - link dwr - 116 device with firmware before v1 . 05b09 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a . . ( dot dot ) in a\nget / uir /\nrequest .\ncross - site request forgery ( csrf ) vulnerability in redpass . cgi in d - link dsl - 2640b firmware eu _ 4 . 00 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that change the administrator password via the syspassword parameter .\nhowever , the device manufacturer says they will prioritize releases based on active products . as such , the older d - link models will need to be pulled from the internet altogether , or the owners of said devices will need to accept the risk .\ncross - site scripting ( xss ) flaws \u2014both lan and wan of d - link 850l reva is vulnerable to \u201cseveral trivial\u201d xss vulnerability , allowing an attacker \u201cto use the xss to target an authenticated user in order to steal the authentication cookies . \u201d\ntp - link has 60 country - specific websites around the world , 24 in europe . aleksandersen bought a tp - link re650 repeater and noticed that his norway tp - link website was two firmware releases behind the neighboring countries of denmark and sweden . so , he looked at how each of the 24 european websites ranked in terms of available firmware releases . he investigated nine tp - link products sold in europe , and checked the available firmware in each website , a total of 216 data points .\n, who has found many router flaws in the past , published the details of ten vulnerabilities he discovered in the d - link dir 850l router . the 850l is a wireless ac1200 dual band gigabit\ncloud\nrouter . he also found flaws in the mydlink cloud service , which lets you remotely access and control d - link devices on your home network . kim published his findings without notifying d - link first . back in february they ignored his previous attempts at reporting other flaws . the flaws can be exploited from both the lan and wan side of the router . bad guys can make the router sing and dance . more specifically , they can intercept traffic , upload malicious firmware and get root privileges . kim recommends disconnecting any dir 850l routers .\nd\u2011link introduces the concept of \u201cget your home talking , \u201d launching a series of connected home products , including wi\u2011fi camera , wi\u2011fi smart plug , wi\u2011fi motion sensor , all of which can be controlled by mydlink\u2122 home app to create a smart home life .\nd - link dir - 815 rev . b ( with firmware through dir - 815 _ revb _ firmware _ patch _ 2 . 07 . b01 ) devices have xss in the result parameter to / htdocs / webinc / js / info . php .\nd - link dir - 850l rev . a ( with firmware through fw114wwb07 _ h2ab _ beta1 ) and rev . b ( with firmware through fw208wwb02 ) devices allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service ( daemon crash ) via crafted lan traffic .\nthe d - link dp - g321 is an 802 . 11g wireless multi - port print server that connects up to two usb printers one parallel printer to your network . you can share your printers on the network using wireless connectivity via an ethernet connection .\nd - link dir - 850l rev . b ( with firmware through fw208wwb02 ) devices have a hardcoded password of wrgac25 _ dlink . 2013gui _ dir850l for the alphanetworks account upon device reset , which allows remote attackers to obtain root access via a telnet session .\nd - link dir - 600 rev bx devices with v2 . x firmware allow remote attackers to read passwords via a model / _ _ show _ info . php ? require _ file = absolute path traversal attack , as demonstrated by discovering the admin password .\nunspecified vulnerability in the web manager implementation on d - link japan des - 3800 devices with firmware before r4 . 50b58 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service ( device hang ) via unknown vectors , a different vulnerability than cve - 2013 - 5997 .\nunspecified vulnerability in the ssh implementation on d - link japan des - 3800 devices with firmware before r4 . 50b58 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service ( device hang ) via unknown vectors , a different vulnerability than cve - 2013 - 5998 .\nd - link currently has a page on its website devoted to the\nrouter security issue ,\nwhich urges users to download revised versions of the firmware . but the page is annoyingly vague - - it doesn ' t say which issue is in question , only that\nvarious media reports have recently been published relating to vulnerabilities in network routers , including d - link devices .\nthe firmware listed on the page all dates from earlier in 2013 , which implies this page was created in response to an earlier issue .\ntplink tlwr740n router remote code execution by tim carrington of fidus information security april 26 , 2018 in october 2017 , fidus reported on tp - link having a pattern of bad coding that can result in the wr940n router being hacked . tp - link fixes the wr940n router . fidus wonders how come no one else had found the flaws as they were easy to find . worse , tp - link only fixes the wr940n . later , fidus finds the exact same bugging pattern of code in the tlwr740n router . they report the problem to tp - link on jan . 25 , 2018 . on march 29th , tp - link sent fidus beta firmware that fixed the problem . but , tp - link never released the patched firmware . we have seen this pattern before with consumer routers - vendors only fix what the public knows about . the bigger issue here involves other tp - link routers . which of them also have the same buggy code and thus are also vulnerable to the same attack ? this is a great reason not to trust tp - link .\nd - link dir - 850l rev . a ( with firmware through fw114wwb07 _ h2ab _ beta1 ) and rev . b ( with firmware through fw208wwb02 ) devices have 0644 / var / etc / shadow ( aka the / etc / shadow symlink target ) permissions .\n\u2013link ( india ) was incorporated in the year 1986 . it is a global leader in the design , manufacture and marketing of advanced networking , broadband , digital , voice and data communications solutions . following the company motto , ' building networks for people ' , d\u2013link continually meets the global networking and connectivity needs of digital home consumers , small office professionals , small\u2013 to medium\u2013sized businesses , and enterprise environments ."]}
{"id": 54888, "summary": [{"text": "henri lloyd is a british clothing brand that specialises in sailing apparel and fashion for men and women .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "established in manchester in 1963 and still headquartered there , the company has 40 stores spanning uk , australia , the middle east , and europe . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "henri lloyd", "paragraphs": ["henry lloyd clothing was founded by henri strzelecki in 1963 . it is primarily a sporting brand , focusing on sailing wear , bent towards casual fashion . the henri lloyd collection includes : henri lloyd jeans , henri lloyd polo shirts , henri lloyd caps , henri lloyd hats , henri lloyd sailing jackets , henri lloyd coats , henri lloyd shirts and henri lloyd hooded jackets .\nthe founder of the clothing brand henri lloyd , henri strzelecki , has died aged 87 .\nhenri - lloyd , the original british sailing brand was founded in manchester , england by henri strzelecki mbe .\nhenri lloyd will also provide the team\u2019s official merchandise range and the henri lloyd brand will appear on the brawn gp car throughout the formula one season .\ndiscover our hero pieces for effortless holiday dressing . the henri lloyd holiday shop :\nhow to layer sailing clothing with henri lloyd . introducing the thee layer system .\nthe new henri lloyd film to celebrate the re - release of henri lloyd ' s olmes carretti sailing jackets . inspired by\n80s comic magazines and books . urltoken\nwe spoke to adam leebetter of henri lloyd about the evolution which has taken place within their clothing range , how materials have moved on , and the new henri lloyd sport range .\nhenri lloyd is a british clothing manufacturer that specializes in sailing , yachting and golfing apparel .\nhenri lloyd combines ultimate innovation with original and contemporary design , ensuring maximum protection and optimum performance .\nthe videofilm tells the henri lloyd story of the history of clothing and its founder henry strzelecki .\nin both 1986 and 1987 henri - lloyd limited received the queen ' s award for export achievement .\nsince the company ' s inception in 1963 , henri lloyd ' s reputation of pioneering design , forward thinking innovations and fabric technologies has resulted in henri lloyd becoming one of the world ' s most iconic marine brands .\nif you would like to purchase henri lloyd garments please visit our international distributor page to locate your nearest retailer .\nhenri lloyd\u2019s elite offshore range has won the coveted yachts & yachting kit innovation award for 2015 . this prestigious accolade was awarded at the cmw fx london boat show on thursday 15th january and was received by henri lloyd\u2019s commercial director graham allen .\nthe official twitter of henri lloyd , the original british sailing company since 1963 . follow @ hlmarine for a sailing focus .\nin recent years , henri lloyd has won the clothing & crew accessories category including ; 2015 for the flex 3d jacket and 2008 for the tp2 shadow 2g generation , in 2009 henri lloyd not only won the category for our blue eco jacket but also the most eco friendly product award . henri lloyd also won the overall award in 2001 for the tp reflex jacket .\nthe partnership will see competitors benefiting from an exclusive henri lloyd privilege club that will be available to all competing members . the organising team behind the world championships will also benefit from the partnership through the provision of the latest in henri lloyd technical apparel .\npaul strzelecki , henri lloyd chairman commented : \u201chenri lloyd is delighted to continue our support of phil and his team , we have been inspired by his racing achievements to date as well as his commitment to sustainability . in addition , phil\u2019s input to the future development of our offshore range has introduced a new level on innovation and design , which will in turn benefit henri lloyd customers\u201d .\noriginal british sailing brand henri lloyd is celebrating half a century of marine wear by teaming up its black label with three unique individuals .\npaul strzelecki , joint ceo for henri lloyd , added : \u201cthis will be the third race that we have presented the henri lloyd clipper race seamanship award , and it is an honour to celebrate our longstanding partnership and the spirit of ocean racing with this accolade . \u201d\nhe deal will see britannia offering the full range of henri lloyd clothing and accessories to its clients , combined with a comprehensive branding capability .\nthe deal will see britannia offering the full range of henri lloyd clothing and accessories to its clients , combined with a comprehensive branding capability .\nhenri lloyd did not respond to repeated requests for comment and did not respond when offered an opportunity by somo to react to the report .\nhenri lloyd signed a commercial partnership contract in 2009 with brawn gp formula one team as official supplier of clothing and footwear technology . ( pg )\n\u201cwe are delighted to welcome henri lloyd as the official technical clothing partner for the sb20 world championships this year . as one of the pinnacle events in the sb20 calendar , we thank henri lloyd for their generous support of the class . \u201d joe llewellyn , chairman of the organising committee .\nthe nomination with the highest number of votes will be selected and receive a small trophy . they will also win \u00a3250 in henri lloyd vouchers .\nthe international lifestyle clothing brand , now also sported by america ' s cup yacht crews and around the world teams , was established in 1963 in manchester when he partnered with angus lloyd to form henri - lloyd limited .\npolish - british textile tycoon henry strzelecki , the founder of the ' henri lloyd ' line of yachting and golf clothes , has died aged 87 .\nhenri lloyd ' s shadow 3d race range is a new generation of superior racing shell technology , designed with the benefit of stretch for additional performance .\nphil\u2019s role as a henri lloyd ambassador will also include product development through the feedback of advanced material and product testing in harsh offshore and race environments .\n' s standard oil to smother competition . lloyd ' s son , william bross lloyd , was a co - founder of the communist labor party .\nhenri lloyd is a retail destination , a considered curation of product from around the world , a community and a culture representing fashion , innovation and lifestyle .\nhenri lloyd has been consistently credited for their award winning marine collections over the years , and as a result have been presented with a myriad of accolades .\nit was with great regret that henri lloyd was put into administration last friday . the company had experienced difficulties and sought additional financial backing for some time .\nnorth west legal firm , chafes hague lambert solicitors llp , advised manchester - based henri lloyd on its commercial partnership with the brawn gp formula one team .\nit\u2019s an honour every team competing in the world\u2019s longest ocean race will be hoping to win , with nominations for the henri lloyd clipper race seamanship award opening today .\n22 . 40 41 you\u2019re beckoned by the power of the ocean , the push and the pull of the tide . you\u2019re a modern day pioneer - henri lloyd \u201c \u201c\nsince 1963 , henri lloyd the original british sailing brand has continued to push the boundaries of style and technical innovation to become one of the country\u2019s most iconic heritage brands .\n\u201chenri lloyd is delighted to be working with leading charter and event management company britannia corporate events as their clothing partner and they look forward to a successful 2013 together . \u201d\n\u201cwe are thrilled to be supporting such an exciting fleet of race boats and look forward to watching some close and exciting racing . \u201d paul strzelecki \u2013 henri lloyd chairman .\ntony morris , head of chafes hague lambert corporate & commercial department and who advised henri lloyd , said : \u201cthis new commercial partnership is an exciting development for both parties and we are delighted to have advised henri lloyd and to have negotiated and finalised the agreements in time for the first race of the new formula one season in melbourne . \u201d\nengineered exclusively for land rover bar , and now award nominated , the new henri lloyd ventiprene long john and top are a leap forward in terms of wet suit fabric innovation .\nas part of the campaign , the three men have been interviewed by henri lloyd . the full transcripts are excepted to feature on the brand\u2019s journal blog in the coming weeks .\nbritannia corporate events , the leading regatta and charter company in the solent , is delighted to announce the appointment of henri lloyd as its new clothing sponsor and partner for 2013 .\n\u201cbritannia corporate events is committed to offering high quality clothing solutions to our clients and this new partnership with henri lloyd will allow us to achieve this goal . henri lloyd clothing offers technical excellence and a wide range of clothing , footwear and accessories that is perfect for the most experienced sailors and novices alike and also as team kit for corporate events . \u201d\nthe gold cross of merit was awarded to henri by the president of poland in 1990 .\nthe henri lloyd elite offshore collection is constructed from the latest in elite fabric technology ; elite / / 2 . 0 and is derived and evolved from the multi award winning elite range .\nborn in brodnica strzelecki in northern poland , henri strzelecki - known as ' mr henry ' or ' waterproof henry ' \u2013 founded the henri lloyd company with angus lioyd in manchester , england in 1963 after emigrating to the uk after after fighting in the polish army in ww ii .\nhis wife sheila died in 1999 . he is survived by his sons , paul and martin , who are the joint chief executives of henri - lloyd limited , plus a daughter , diane .\nphotographer david cooper shot the powerful landscape photography in the shetland islands . his style and execution was a good match for the brand and the images are reflective of henri lloyd\u2019s rich marine heritage .\nbritannia corporate events , the leading regatta and charter company in the solent , is delighted to announce the appointment of henri lloyd as its clothing sponsor and partner for the 2014 and 2015 seasons .\nas the official technical clothing partner , we\u2019ll provide the opportunity for competing crews to purchase exclusive sb20 world championship branded apparel at our henri lloyd store in cowes over the course of the event .\nother awards that have been bestowed to henri lloyd over the years include the yachts and yachting and sailing today kit innovation media awards . whilst , the henri lloyd lifestyle brand won the menswear fhm award in 1997 for fashion brand of the year ; and in 2007 two prestigious awards at the uk fashion export awards for best menswear exporter and the gold award for overall exporter of the year .\nunder the partnership henri lloyd has become the official supplier of clothing and footwear technology to the brawn gp formula one team . henri lloyd\u2019s 45 plus years of expertise in fabric development , product development and garment design has been applied to brawn gp\u2019s team clothing for the 2009 season to create a uniform which will be sympathetic to the various climactic environments the team will face during the grand prix calendar .\nresearchers found wages below the full legal minimum at factories supplying sports direct , henri lloyd , new look , h & m , muji , pierre cardin and karrimor ( owned by sports direct ) .\npremium british marine and lifestyle clothing brand henri lloyd is delighted to be announced as an official supplier to the j70 european championship which is taking place in vigo , from the 9 - 16 june 2018 .\nsince 1963 , henri lloyd has continued to push the boundaries of style and technical innovation establishing itself over the last five decades with a formidable global reputation for designing and producing quality premium sailing and lifestyle clothing .\npaul strzelecki \u2013henri lloyd chairman .\nto be recognised with these prestigious awards is a great testament to the outstanding work of our design and development team , who continue to push the boundaries of innovation .\nif you didn ' t hang around in milanese cafes you might only know the more recent hl street wear . well henri lloyd started out making the real thing , and they are still making the real thing .\nthe company\u2019s real modern day pioneer campaign \u2013 seen earlier in the year fronted by henri lloyd ambassador sir ben ainslie \u2013 profiles the personal story of a small group of men dedicated to their to their chosen field .\nwilliam bross lloyd ( b . 27 - feb - 1875 , d . 30 - jun - 1946 )\ncraig : tuscana pea coat \u2013 the autumn 13 collection includes the impervious tuscana pea coat which echoes out henri lloyd\u2019s sailing roots , attention to detail and passion for true classic british design . staying true to our nautical heritage but with a contemporary twist , this fitted melton double breasted men\u2019s jacket has multi stitch detailing to its collar stand , cuff , hem , welted pockets and is cut slightly shorter at the waist for a more modern take on the original . with a tonal henri lloyd laurel branding sleeve detail and a fashion forward tailored cut , this jacket shows how henri lloyd\u2019s attention to design and detail constantly stays intune with the fashion industry .\na shortlist of ten nominations will then be featured here on henri lloyd from monday 18 july until sunday 24 july . during this time the public will have the opportunity to show support by voting for their favourite nominees .\nhenri lloyd\u2019s interest in sailing and yachting led him to make a number of innovations in the world of yachting clothing that had been quite unchanged for decades and even centuries before he came on the scene . today a lot of innovations that we take for granted were originally thought up by mr lloyd himself and applied to high performance clothing .\nhenri lloyd remains true to its roots by offering a ' made in england ' wax jacket for aw10 . the albaston jacket . has a quilted lining . and a corduroy trim collar for that true english country gent style .\nocean racing is an extreme sport and the rules of the clipper race are designed to encourage the crews to sail their yachts hard whilst promoting excellent seamanship with safety at the forefront . the henri lloyd clipper race seamanship award has been created to recognise the lengths a crew member or team will go to help each other and preserve the equipment on board . the judging panel includes race founder ; sir robin knox - johnston and henri lloyd joint ceo paul strzelecki .\naccording to myanmar\u2019s factories act , workers should not be expected to do more than 60 hours a week , including overtime , but workers reported longer hours in factories supplying new look , sports direct , henri lloyd , karrimor and h & m . forced overtime was reported by workers in factories supplying h & m , muji , sports direct and henri lloyd , while there were reports of unpaid overtime at factories supplying new look , pierre cardin and h & m .\naaron lloyd ( christian minister , b . 27 - jun - 1817 , d . 17 - dec - 1905 )\nthis new line of t ' s and polo ' s are fashioned in henri lloyd ' s latest cool dri technology , the range is inspired from the land rover bar replica range and have been designed to be your personal heat shield .\nthe mid - 1990s saw the launch of henri lloyd black label . this massimo goggi designed collection linked italian - inspired sportswear with technically innovative fabrics , helping the firm earn the fashion brand of the year in the uk award in 1997 .\nfor over five decades of relentless innovation , henri lloyd still continues to push the boundaries of technical sailing clothing . always striving to optimise comfort , safety and performance for sailors , wherever they sail in the world and whatever type of sailing they enjoy .\nhenri lloyd has had the honour of being recognised regularly by the jury of the dame award . since its introduction in 1991 , the dame award is known worldwide as the leading international competition of its type within the field of marine equipment and accessories .\nhenri lloyd was the preferred choice for many legendary sailors and pioneers , from sir francis chichester on and sir robin knox - johnston on their single - handed sailing voyages around the globe , to tracy edwards and her all female crew in the whitbread .\nhenri lloyd was the preferred choice for many legendary sailors and pioneers , from sir francis chichester on and sir robin knox - johnston on their single - handed sailing voyages around the globe , to tracy edwards and her all female crew in the whitb . . .\nin recognition of the extreme challenges faced by the crew taking part in the clipper round the world yacht race , we\u2019re rewarding the coveted henri lloyd clipper race seamanship award for the highest levels of seamanship and safety demonstrated during the 40 , 000 nautical mile challenge .\nthe myanmar dilemma report focuses on 12 factories located in and around yangon , bago and pathein , which supplied retailers and brands including h & m , new look , henri lloyd and suitsupply , as well as sports direct and its brands , karrimor and lonsdale .\n3 . the henri lloyd consumer thrives off innovation , an athletic character or someone who has interest within this field . they are someone with a keen interest in technology and competitive sports . as mentioned in the market report , their current customer is between 26 \u2013 late 30\u2019s year old titled \u2018the competitive male urbanite\u2019 and late 30\u2019s \u2013 55 year old titled \u2018the comfortable mid life male\u2019 . we want to appeal to the future henri lloyd customer in addition to this , the 16 - 26 year olds who want to feel inspired by their choice of brand . a brand who they can aspire to buying with apparel that is an investment worth saving for . they want to be able to buy in to the brands story and feel that they are part of their development . the henri lloyd customer\n\u201cbritannia corporate events is committed to offering high quality clothing solutions to our clients . we were delighted with the success of our new partnership with henri lloyd in 2013 and with the way in which it allowed us to fulfill our commitment to our clients . this new , 2 year , agreement allows us to build on this success . henri lloyd clothing offers technical excellence and a wide range of clothing , footwear and accessories that is perfect for the most experienced sailors and novices alike and also as team kit for corporate events . \u201d\nthe henri lloyd elite offshore range is the lightest , most breathable offshore gear ever . with a 30 % weight saving and 20 % more breathability over the already best in class competitors ; the elite offshore range offers a never seen before performance for the offshore sailor .\n\u201chenri lloyd has pioneered the development of all modern technical sailing clothing for more than 50 years and understands the value of such abilities . all of our clipper race crews are worthy candidates and i wish them all the best of luck as we near the end of the circumnavigation . \u201d\nthe origins of this storied british brand are as interesting as the clothing that they make . the original henri after who the company was named was a pole called henri strzelecki who moved to manchester , england and settled there after serving in the polish army in the second world war . he adopted the more pronounceable last name of lloyd and studied textiles and fabrics and worked with the local clothing companies that manchester had at the time .\n30 . credits boxpark , shoreditch : urltoken marketing _ brochure . pdf boxpark , croydon : urltoken croydon imagery : www . freepages . genealogy . rootsweb . ancestrycom / ~ sheilawb / croydon _ images . htm henri lloyd brand images : urltoken urltoken bringing the pop up to life : andrew mcgowan\nnearly a decade later the lloyd brand once again came into the limelight but this time for its style rather than its well proven endurance . the milan scooter society adopted a piece of clothing from the line called the henri lloyd consort original sailing jacket to be part of their uniform along with a pair of levi\u2019s 501 jeans . the sales of this clothing item went through the roof as young men around the european continent flocked to the stores to purchase the jacket in an effort to look cool . for many years the lloyd sailing jacket remained the definitive clothing of choice for young and hip italians .\nbuilt to withstand the worst conditions imaginable , the elite offshore range is designed to be the lightest , most breathable offshore gear ever , without compromise . that statement comes as no surprise , considering the range is designed by henri lloyd for offshore racers and cruisers where performance and comfort is a priority .\njessie bross lloyd ( b . 27 - sep - 1844 , m . 25 - dec - 1873 , d . 29 - dec - 1904 )\nin a statement to drapers , henri lloyd said : \u201cwe are in contact with somo and have investigated the findings of their report . we were unaware that this factory violated our policies when we placed one small order here . following our investigations we are no longer working with this supplier or factory . \u201d\n' during his lifetime mr henri as he was known left a lasting impression with many people through his humanity , good humour and passion for life . '\npremium british marine and lifestyle clothing brand henri lloyd has committed their continued support to phil sharp racing , and will be providing technical sailing clothing for phil and his team , whilst they work towards ticking off the energy challenge objectives in sustainable high performance offshore racing and also competing in the 2017 class 40 championship .\nmaria christie demarest lloyd ( b . 1 - sep - 1822 , m . 10 - feb - 1846 , d . 28 - apr - 1907 )\n19 . focal wall with wood panels & logo demonstration wall , henri lloyd jackets videowall clothing hanger walls clothing hanger walls display walls viewing benches viewing benches fittingrooms interactive bench length 12 . 192m width 7 . 314m height 8 . 688m length 12 . 032m width 7 . 056m height 8 . 07m exterior length interior length\n' s millionaire publisher william bross ( 1813 - 1890 ) , but lloyd and his wife were disinherited when they came to the defense of the defendants in the haymarket riot . after quitting the paper , lloyd continued filing muckraking reports as a free - lancer , and he is probably best - known for his 1881\n15 . concept and purpose we want to engage the younger consumer through a new approach of retail strategy . by applying these trends to henri lloyd we can demonstrate that not only are you innovators within clothing but also innovators and pioneers in this field . creating a high level of engagement with the henri lloyd consumer will allow us to create more foot traffic . it will allow you to have a higher buzz around your brand whilst also educating the new customer on your ethos , your voice and your message . this is going to be done through a pop up store which will be situated in the new boxpark location in croydon which is due to open in 2016 . currently croydon is the only location within the london area where consumers can physically buy henri lloyd clothing . by adding a pop up here it will enhance the existing product and customer you currently have within the area . the investment into croydon is something that is heavily underway by adding new stores and shopping centres which will bring customers to the area through the new westfields shopping centre which is due to open aswell as boxpark . throughout the next section you will see the breakdown and concept behind henri lloyd x boxpark and how you can engage the younger consumer by integrating the 3 retail trends which were stated previously .\nmr strzelecki , or henri as he was known to friends and colleagues , believed that sports clothing could be improved and worked to find ways to make it happen .\nthe use of gore - tex alone went through over 22 , 000 hours of round the world testing at sea before it was first sold to customers in henri lloyd high performance breathable foul weather gear 1994 . the company\u2019s tp3 reflex jacket and hi - fit trouser won the design award mets at the marine equipment trade show in amsterdam .\nthe award has been presented for the past three races in celebration of henri lloyd\u2019s long - term partnership with the clipper race . the race\u2019s chairman sir robin knox - johnston says : \u201cgood seamanship is at the heart of yacht racing . preserving equipment , being safety conscious and a team player make the difference in forming a successful , happy team .\n17 . why ? boxpark have already proven their success with their shoreditch location and by being one of the first store it shows henri lloyd as a brand who supports this and a brand who is at the forefront of innovation within london . croydon is an up and coming area which is undergoing a lot of investment and to be one of the brands who was at the cusp of this will allow new light to be shed amongst this as well as new consumers and audiences . founder and ceo of boxpark roger wade , states that boxpark isn\u2019t for the tourist , it\u2019s for the people who live and work in the area . this therefore allows henri lloyd to strengthen their customer reach specifically within the area .\nhenri lloyd , marking its 50th anniversary . is reissuing its olmes carretti jacket , based on the consort ctothing worn by sir francis chichester when he sailed round the world in 1967 . following the collaboration with great italian designer olmes carretti . the consort became the uniform of milan scooter society the paninari , and is released now in 16 colours , including navy , vivid yellow .\n2 . seizing opportunity pioneers innovative visionary thinkers motivated by contemporary life and new ideas . from the beginning mr . henri focused his business on new technology in sailing clothing by challenging convention and taking risks .\nyes i know it\u2019s a great thing being able to walk out of your front door and feel like you\u2019ve relocated to ibiza but jesus h christ is this heat wave making me miss wearing coats . you too ? come on then , let\u2019s all wish the summer away as we gaze dreamily at some highly technical , manc , outerwear together . celebrating 50 years of pioneering , sailing spirit henri lloyd have pulled all the stops out for their aw13 range both in terms of the product and their campaign . the \u2018modern day pioneers\u2019 series features david cooper\u2019s powerful landscape photography shot in the shetland islands and reflecting henri lloyd\u2019s marine heritage , complimenting fashion photographer steve harries\u2019 atmospheric lifestyle imagery rather nicely . so brave this oppressive heat my sun - phobic brethren as those long nights will soon be drawing in and thanks to hl we\u2019ll all be much , much cooler .\nthis spring , we approached 3 \u2018real modern day pioneers\u2019 to tell their stories . these individuals share the same passion , drive and dedication to their chosen field as we do here at henri lloyd ; for us it\u2019s about providing products that push the boundaries of style and performance whilst leading the way with new fabrics , construction techniques and design . to find out what inspires and motivates our \u2018real modern day pioneers\u2019 read their individual stories .\nthe first edition of bi - annual fashion fair the hub is taking place from august 28 to 30 bringing international labels from europe , japan and the us to the city . leading brands showcased at the exhibition include spanish streetwear label desigual , whose colorful separates grace the shelves in over 90 countries . uk heritage brand henri lloyd will also be exhibiting an array of athletic and outdoor clothing that blurs the line between style and technical innovation .\n\u201cas a solo sailor competing offshore against the elements it\u2019s reassuring to know you can rely on your gear to stay protected so you can stay focussed on the winning goal . the energy challenge principles are based on innovation and so working in - line with henri lloyd\u2019s forward thinking approach means that out there i know i will be as comfortable as possible to defend against the harsh oceanic conditions . \u201d phil sharp , offshore skipper and technical director of phil sharp racing and the energy challenge .\natlas jacket \u2013 another key piece of the collection is the atlas jacket . this is the ultimate in all weather protection combining immaculate construction with a classic and fashionable design . fully seam taped for sublime waterproofing and constructed with a primaloft quilted lining for comfort this jacket is at the height of performance . combine this with the new union jack branded embroidery to the right sleeve and reworked henri lloyd laurel hi - build heat trans\u00adfer to left chest logo make this garment a stand out piece .\nfor henri lloyd , we understand the practicality of a quilted coat . a subtle style that can take you from a winter walk along the beach to a lunch date with the girls \u2013 think a little more east sussex and a little less east 17 . if you like the idea of the puffa coat , and want to remain warm but also elegant , then go for a style that cinches in the waist like the pamelia coat , or that comes in pretty muted tones like the grey and blue of the rayne lightweight down jacket .\nwith \u2018back to the drawing board\u2019 design comes new innovation , and none more so that our latest offering for 2017 ; the wetsuit . the first wetsuit in henri lloyd history we\u2019re proud to say that our shadow long john and top , engineered exclusively for and in conjunction with land rover bar , are fashioned not from traditional neoprene but ventiprene \u2013 a super stretch , breathable neoprene that regulates body temperature , not just by trapping warm water against the skin like the traditional wet suit , but by allowing vapour to escape through small perforations in the fabric .\n28 . as mentioned education is pivotal to securing a high level of consumer product . as lisa douglas has mentioned , education is key because customers aren\u2019t just buying a product , their buying into a story and they want to be educated on this story . the demonstration wall will feature 2 of your most innovative jackets , the tilston jacket and the akenham jacket . with this is a glass demonstration wall which will feature water demonstrating that they aren\u2019t just water resistant but they are water proof . it will be a way for consumers to understand how you have the upper edge against your competitors and why they should buy from you . it will also demonstrate the taped seams and gore tex fabrics which you use and why this is important for this kind of sailing apparel . to educate the consumers on the henri lloyd story there will be two video walls which will be playing the heritage and gore tex videos to showcase where the brand came from and where they are now . it will allow consumers to have another touch point in the store to go and view making it a more tactile retail format . education within the henri lloyd store\nour sailing collections lie at the very heart of our brand . our connection to the sea started with the first ever jacket designed by mr henri , that used velcro as a fast fastener for the very first time ( a development we take for granted today in most sporting apparel ) .\nthe newest innovation in the 2017 collection is seen in our elite range ; elite 2 . 0 . for the new collection we spent hours in design making the lightest most breathable offshore gear ever dry 30 % faster than before . this from an innovation in fabric technology that puts henri lloyd kit light - years ahead of our competitors and makes ours the best in market for drying time . our new custom fit hood system revolutionises vision and comfort in extreme conditions and allows you to lower the collar for ease of movement in calmer seas . in short , the best just got better !\nthe clothing line was used by notable explorers such as sir francis chichester \u2013 the first man to circumnavigate the world single - handed \u2013 and adventurer ranulph fiennes , and henri strzelecki was awarded the mbe by queen elizabeth ii in 1985 for services to british exports after his sportswear became a fashion item .\nthe ventura name comes from the legendary surf break , about thirty minutes north of malibu or not , however , like ventura point , this jacket is ' real ' . yes , men ' s file is about classic , retro and revival style , but it ' s also about ' doing ' stuff and sailing a real yacht in real heavy weather is what this jacket is all about . if you had anything to do with the 1980s paninari - a type of non - ironic mod culture , wearing classic and revival brands , at the start of the 1980s italian designer revolution - you might know the henri lloyd sailing jacket .\nhe was the first person to start using a new man made fabric called nylon in clothing and combine it with water proof enclosures and other innovations at the time like velcro to bring yachting and sailing clothing into the twentieth century . other innovations like hand taped seams and corrosion resistant zippers made out of nylon were also the products of mr lloyd\u2019s fertile brain .\n16 . boxpark , croydon is a new and emerging investment due to launch in 2016 . by creating a format for the pop up store here it will enable further traffic within the henri lloyd concession in house of fraser . the structure will consist of 80 units and a covered courtyard for year - round events . in addition to this it will offer a click and collect service via the boxpark market place allowing customers to physically shop for products in stores , as well as purchase and share items online and on their mobile . box park , croydon \u201ccroydon is one of the last london boroughs to be developed . i want everyone to re - think their view of croydon . it\u2019s the home of kate moss , tracey emin , and now boxpark ! \u201d - founder and ceo roger wade of boxpark\n25 . by utilising new technology within the store it will allow us to connect with consumers in a new and immersive way that you haven\u2019t before . pos technology allows us to remove any cash desks which frees up the staff within the store to walk around and be directly on the shop floor and communicate with more ease with any customers . we can create this level of engagement which will create a lasting impression . an interactive screen / table allows the shoppers to browse through the inspirations which lie behind that seasons collection and feel inspired in the same way the designers did . they can also shop the collection directly from the interactive screen and get items delivered home , paying in the same way that they would through the pos technology . on either side of the interactive screen / table will be two video walls which will be playing the heritage video and the gore tex video in an aid to showcase these additional aspects of the brand with the consumers . technology within the henri lloyd store\nfor 2017 you\u2019ll see new technology in our elite range , with 30 % faster drying times on wetted out product plus a brand new hood and collar design . our racing range is more streamlined in look and feel ; designed to be worn with a mix and match approach ( perfect for different positions on deck ) whilst still maintaining an overall team look . we introduce \u2018stretchnseal\u2019 technology to keep you dry and comfortable so you can move as much and as quickly as you like and keep your mind on the sailing in hand . plus new design innovation \u2018henri - protec\u2019 replaces the classic cordura reinforcements on your favourite styles to give you a stronger film overlay which is tough and has zero water pickup to keep your garments light in terribly wet conditions .\nthe brand specialized in using advances in textile technology for the emerging sports market , utilising new fabrics such as bri - nylon , velcro and gore - tex .\nhow to promote polish culture in china - a conversation with magdalena czec . . .\na look at the virtual ( vr ) and augmented ( au ) reality market in poland .\npolish prime minister mateusz morawiecki met his czech counterpart andrej babi\u0161 in karlovy vary , in the west of the czech republic , over the weekend to tighten bilateral trade ties . . .\nthis report asks whether , and how , western garment brands can operate fairly in the fledgling democracy of myanmar . the garment industry is one of the most labour - intensive manufacturing industries in the world . clothing companies are constantly on the look - out for production locations that can make clothes more quickly and at lower costs . over the past few years , myanmar has rapidly become a popular sourcing destination for the garment industry \u2013 due to a huge pool of cheap labour and favourable trading conditions . however , conditions for workers in this industry are far from acceptable .\nlabour rights abuses are rife . land rights have been violated in the development of industrial zones . workers who are brave enough sometimes file complaints or resort to open protests , news of which occasionally finds its way into the international media . more often , however , workers toil on in silence . this report describes the most pressing problems facing garment workers in myanmar .\nthe authors \u2013 somo , alr and lrdp \u2013 also offer suggestions for constructive ways forward to head off a crisis before it escalates . they highlight the importance of strict country - specific diligence procedures , including carrying out thorough risk assessments before operations are launched and orders are placed .\nnew report finds that complaint mechanisms have not remedied labour rights violations affecting girls and young women . social accountability international ( sai ) social accountability international ( sai ) \u2013 a social certification organisation for factories and organisations and the ethical\u2026\nthe dutch agreement on sustainable garments and textile published its first annual report on 18 december 2017 . it shows that the majority of participating businesses do not know what the risks are in their supply\u2026\nafter years of sanctions , trade with myanmar ( formerly burma ) has started to flow . low wages and favourable trade conditions are luring garment production from the region to this fragile democracy . big and lesser known european\u2026\nstop child labour and somo have published the report \u2018branded childhood\u2019 . read here the press release from stop child labour : the average worker in the bangladeshi garment industry is getting paid only one third of what is\u2026\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\nhis clothes are easily recognisable for their distinctive symbol and pioneering use of man - made materials .\nthe polish - born former soldier and keen sailor was ' a visionary pioneer who sailed away peacefully , ' on boxing day - although his brand will live on .\nthis was still in the days when materials constructed from man - made fibres were in their infancy .\nfrom the early days of working from a converted chapel in manchester , the company now proudly boasts a global reputation for pioneering new technologies .\nthese include the use of the wonder material of the 1960 ' s bri - nylon , hand taping of seams for waterproof integrity and became the first to use velcro in clothing .\nfour - time olympic sailing champion ben ainslie tweeted he was ' very sad ' to hear of the death adding ' great man and much loved ' rip ' .\nsailors such as two - time olympic champion shirley robertson , sir robin knox - johnston and adventurer sir rannulph fiennes have all worked with the brand .\nmr strzelecki , who was born in brodnica , fled occupied poland to join the polish 2nd corps in italy .\nit became part of the british eighth army . he fought with corps in many campaigns , notably in the liberation of bologna , earning recognition in the form of medals from both the polish and the british authorities .\nafter he was demobilised in britain and opted to stay because his native poland was in the hands of the communists , he worked and studied in the textile industry .\nmr strzelecki was awarded a slew of medals for his work - he was presented with the mbe for services to the clothing industry in 1985 .\nhe was made marine personality of the year by the marine trades association in 1987 .\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 - 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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"]}
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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": 54895, "summary": [{"text": "classic car club ( london ) is a carsharing scheme operated by london classic autos ltd . established in 1995 , the first carsharing club of its kind in the uk with over 50 vehicles based at the club 's hoxton headquarters .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "classic car club differs from other carsharing schemes in that the cars it provides are classic and sports cars dating from 1959 to 2015 . ", "topic": 5}], "title": "classic car club", "paragraphs": ["british classic car meeting st . moritz the british classic car meeting st . moritz is an official event of the following classic car clubs .\nthe british classic car meeting st . moritz is an official event of the following classic car clubs .\nclassic car and classic bike policy holders can find information below regarding their policy .\nfootman james have specialised in classic car and vintage car insurance for 30 years .\nsubscription select a subscription . . . classic car restoration club membership with automatic renewal\nlancaster insurance has access to some of the most competitive classic car , vintage car and classic vehicle insurance schemes in the uk .\nnews february 2014 new insurance benefits for locks heath classic car club members through heritage insurance the locks heath classic car club is pleased to announce that it has negotiated a deal with specialist insurance broker , heritage classic car insurance , securing discounted insurance premiums for club . . .\nbridgestone tyres again provided indirect sponsorship for the scottburgh classic car show by donating a brand new set of tyres to an organization nominated by the scottburgh classic car club .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 noosa beach classic car club . all rights reserved . | website by ais web\n1920 packard . photos courtesy classic car club of america . though the classic car club of america has long revered dozens of marques of distinction\u2014duesenbergs and duponts , maybachs and mercers\u2014it didn\u2019t and still doesn\u2019t consider every high - end car a full classic . postwar cars for . . . read more\n400 classic cars and bikes pre - 1975 are expected to converge on the scottburgh country club on 21 july for the fourth scottburgh classic car show .\nfor more real - time news and classic car photography follow the club on facebook by liking ccca here .\nclassic cars and fashion are in the spotlight at this year ' s scottburgh classic car show at the scottburgh high school on sunday 19 july . this will be the sixth annual charity show organized by the scottburgh classic car club .\nmaintain a register of club permit holders and club permit vehicles operated by club members .\nestablished in london in 1995 , classic car club is an exclusive private members\u2019 club for people who love the joy of driving classic cars but not the heartache of looking after them .\nwebsite by wire wheels webbers . specialists in web design for the classic car industry\nyour classic car isn ' t your only car \u0096 you need to have another vehicle you use as a runaround .\nbased in tucson , arizona , door slammers members enjoy helping others through car shows and sharing their classic car passion .\nwe ' re glad you want to join the classic car club of america ! the classic car club of america ( ccca ) is a club dedicated to the collection , preservation and enjoyment of the world\u2019s finest automobiles manufactured from 1915 * to 1948 .\nif you want a more personal approach , search for a classic car show or classic car event near you . car clubs often host local car shows , and this is a great way to learn more about the club and meet the people who are involved with it .\nthe nrma has a proud history of celebrating all things motoring for over 90 years . all nrma members who own a classic car older than 20 years are invited to join the nrma classic car club .\never wondered why joining a classic car club may be a great idea ? read our latest article to find out .\nit is the home of classic car club manhattan , whose 300 members pay thousands of dollars a year to drive dozens of classic , luxury , and exotic automobiles .\nthe classic sports car club organises friendly club racing for cars of all ages , with an emphasis on great value for money and high driving standards .\nfor over 30 years we\u2019ve supported the classic car movement . building quality relationships with many of the classic motoring clubs and offering discounts to car club members . from listening to our classic car club partners advice and with their guidance have built bespoke insurance products that reflect their type of vehicle and the favoured motoring pursuits of their members .\nimage courtesy classic car club of america . carroll jensen certainly believes the classic car club of america can only grow by attracting younger members . however , the newly elected president of the 66 - year - old collector - car institution rejects the idea that the club should expand its definitions of . . . read more\nyou don ' t need to own a classic car to enjoy our web site or become a member of our club .\nthe featured marque at the ninth scottburgh classic car show will be the ever popular morris .\nat lancaster insurance , we have been proudly arranging classic car insurance for over 30 years .\nmore than a dozen car clubs have already registered for the scottburgh classic car show which will take place on sunday 29 july at the scottburgh country club . classic car enthusiasts from gauteng have also begun to book for the weekend at the blue marlin hotel .\n1947 chrysler town and country sedan . photo courtesy classic car club of america . sixty - five years . the antique automobile club of america and the classic car club of america have co - existed for long enough to reach retirement age themselves and yet the two most prominent clubs for car collectors i . . . read more\nclassic car insurance covers you for exactly the same types of risks as ordinary car insurance \u0096 if your car is stolen , damaged in a prang or suffers a smash in a car park , it should pay out .\nat the heart of the classic car movement are the car clubs and associations . playing a vital role in maintaining passions for classic car ownership , and ensuring these beautiful and cherished vehicles remain on the roads and are never forgotten .\none area we always pride ourselves on is being able to arrange insurance schemes for a vast array of classic car and vintage car models .\n10th november 2018 classic & sports car challenge . celebrating the 21st year of noosa hill climb .\nif you\u2019re thinking about purchasing a classic car or safeguarding your current model , nationwide has partnered with hagerty to provide dependable and affordable classic car insurance . learn more and get a quote today .\nmore than two hundred classic cars and bikes have booked for the scottburgh classic car show on 29 july but this number is expected to double on the day . although booking is not necessary , these enthusiasts have accepted the invitation from the scottburgh classic car club to come to the event at the scottburgh country club .\nhagerty can meet the unique insurance needs of your car club , helping make your club events as successful as possible .\nmore than twenty classic car clubs are expected to arrive and all classic cars and motorbikes up to 1975 will be welcome to display their machines whether they are members of a club or not .\nthis guide explains the basics of classic car insurance and what to watch out for when buying . if you ' re looking for standard car insurance , instead check our cheap car insurance guide .\nlambda car club international , box 2501 , columbus , oh 43216 , urltoken . ( for gay and lesbian car enthusiasts . )\nplanning for the 2013 scottburgh classic car show has begun . it will be held on sunday 21 july at the popular scottburgh country club .\nand while joining a classic car club brings its own social perks such as meets and days out , it usually brings financial benefits too .\namerican built classic car club , 837 woodbine blvd . , jackson , mi 49203 . 517 - 787 - 1000 , acme @ urltoken .\nkatie dedicated much of her life and energy to the success of our club and was a friend to all classic car club members . she passed away june 18 , 2018 .\nthe classic car club of america was incorporated in 1952 by a small group of enthusiasts dedicated to the preservation of truly distinctive automobiles - domestic and foreign - built during\nthe classic era .\n1931 chrysler imperial club sedan . photo courtesy classic car club of america . chryslers of all types and nearly all ages , regardless of their status as full classics , will be welcomed at this year\u2019s classic car club of america museum experience , an event open for the public to admire some of . . . read more\nshe said :\nthe society congratulates the scottburgh classic car club members for arranging a wonderful fun filled event for classic car enthusiasts and also for their vision in seeing this as an opportunity for the club to raise much needed funds to uplift needy families in the local community\n.\nour members simply purchase packages of classic car club \u2018points\u2019 that they exchange for days behind the wheel of some of the greatest cars ever made .\nyour antique or classic car must be used on a very limited basis , such as exhibitions , club activities , and parades or similar events .\nmany hundreds of pre - 1975 classic cars and motorcycles will converge on scottburgh on sunday 20 july for the fifth annual charity scottburgh classic car show to be held at the scottburgh country club from 09h00 .\nhome to the noosa hill climb in june & november and the noosa beach classic car show in september .\nwe are experts in the classic automobile marketplace ! whether you ' re looking for car in mint condition , or a total barn - find , if it ' s a classic european sports or luxury car it ' s likely to be in our collection of classic automobiles .\nthe scottburgh classic car club celebrated its fifth anniversary with a breakfast fun - run to illovo nursery last saturday . founded by peter fielding in 2007 , the club brings together classic car owners and genuine enthusiasts in the scottburgh locality for fellowship and a good meal on a saturday morning each month .\nthis special anniversary edition of the classic car will immerse you in the history of the classic car club of america . compiled of historic facts and memories , this award winning collectors book is rich with photographs and stories of the ccca . limited quantities still available for\nduring the last three years the club has donated over r100 000 to local charities and public service organizations from the scottburgh classic car show while putting the event firmly on the map in the national classic motoring calendar .\nnash car club of america , box 80279 dept . oc , indianapolis , in 46280 .\nyears of blemish - free driving will of course stand you in good stead when applying for classic car insurance .\nthe hagerty valuation tools \u00ae are provided to help you make informed decisions when buying or selling a classic car .\nyour insurance premiums may be lower if your antique auto or classic car is used on a very limited basis such as exhibitions , club activities or parades .\nthis colorado car club is much like a family , welcoming loved ones of members to their monthly dinners and events \u2014 all in support of classic cars .\n- some , but by no means all , clubs can help you with valuations , or offer an inspection service if you are considering buying or selling a classic car . for example , the bmw car club\nthe well known triumph car will be the featured marque at the scottburgh classic car show on the 29 july at the scottburgh country club . many examples of this popular british sports car will be on display including the spitfire which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year .\nhow to inspect and buy the classic car that ' s best for your purposes - and how to insure it .\nfind your next car in our classifieds \u2013 the classic of your dreams could be just a click away . . .\nthe antique automobile club organized classic car exhibitions and rallies . they were very popular and well - attended \u2013 in the first years thousands , even tens of thousands came to see the classic cars . the antique automobile club soon became popular in throughout the soviet union .\nthe burgeoning classic clubmans movement has received a major boost with the news that the historic sports car club will be running a championship for the category in 2014 .\nthe organisers of the scottburgh classic car show have named two beneficiaries of the proceeds of this year ' s show on 29 july at the scottburgh country club .\ngreat american classic automobiles will be featured at this year ' s charity scottburgh classic car show on 19 july at the scottburgh high school . sparkling chrome and huge tail fins will be in abundance as dozens of grand american vehicles line up to show off their attributes to the thousands of classic car enthusiasts . .\nwe go into car insurance in great detail in our main guide . here we focus on how to find the best classic car insurance policy that suits you and your vehicle .\nvehicles submitted for a gsccr club permit must be 25 years old , must reflect that it is a sporting or classic car , be sympathetic to the club\u2019s ethos of promoting interest in sporting and classic cars , be well presented , and reflect that the owner is an enthusiast .\nglamour and fun will feature at this year\u2019s charity scottburgh classic car show on sunday 17 july at the scottburgh high school .\nyou need to have restored , maintained , or preserved your antique or classic car or it must be actively undergoing restoration .\nthis month the facebook page of the classic car club of america reached over 8 , 400 followers world - wide . the club now has expanded its reach to non - members by posting club news and photo galleries of special interest from around the world .\nclassic cameo and gmc suburban pickup club , 4356 riverview drive , port allen , la 70767 . dale mayeaux .\nhagerty will pay introductory commissions to your classic car club for each member we insure that you have introduced to us . that way your club will be rewarded for recommending the insurance that is right for your members .\nmorgan motor car club , box 50392 , dallas , tx 75250 . 214 - 321 - 1648 .\nclick here to download our membership application . email caprockclassiccarclub @ urltoken address caprock classic car club , inc . p . o . box 53352 lubbock , tx 79453 - 5335\nyou are cordially invited to attend the 2019 annual meeting of the classic car club of america in scottsdale , arizona ! club business meetings , car collections , scenic tours and live entertainment will take place during the four - day event , all against a backdrop of ccca camaraderie .\nas insurers reckon classic car drivers are more careful , and as the cars are hardly driven , costs tend to be lower .\n1930 buick series 60 . illustrations courtesy classic car club of america . at its recent annual meeting in reno , nevada , the list of approved classic car club of america ( ccca ) full classics grew by three series ( or automobiles ) , including the 1916 - \u201929 roamer ( all models ) , the 1930 buick series 60 . . . read more\nthe beverly hills car club has an extensive collection of classic cars and given their long - time experience in the industry , the team is more than happy to offer their services when looking to rent a classic car in los angeles . the friendly staff can assist you in defining what makes and models of vintage cars would best match your needs . whether you\u2019re looking to rent a classic that you can take out for a drive on nice , windy roads , or you need a classic to showcase at a party , there are many ways to make it work . the beverly hills car club is in contact with classic car owners worldwide and can help connect people together and facilitate a transaction .\nthe club has been shortlisted in two categories in the national car club awards . the awards are held in association with tourism ireland , supported by classic car weekly and endorsed by the federation of british historic vehicle clubs ( fbhvc ) and aim to acknowledge the hard work of clubs across the\u2026\nplanning for this year\u2019s scottburgh classic car show is underway and it will be held on sunday 16 july at the scottburgh high school .\nthe peoples community centre ( pcc ) was presented with their share of the proceeds from the scottburgh classic car show in pennington recently .\na look at the use of facebook in today\u2019s world , the evolution of online knowledge from the 1990s to today and ask the question \u201cis facebook really killing the classic car club ? \u201d . we discuss many of the problems associated with such media channels and addresses how the power of global online communities can contribute and play an important role for the classic car club\nhagerty provides discounts for members of your club , recognising that club members are traditionally safer drivers .\nif you were to join one , many classic car clubs have valuers with thorough knowledge of your car type and model . their specialists will be able to give you a document , usually bearing the club logo , as evidence of market value .\nthe car survived being left out in all weathers for many years before being rescued in 1938 by a veteran car enthusiast .\nthe scottburgh classic car show was an overwhelming success this year with more than 3000 visitors which is a 30 % increase on last year .\nwhen you choose antique or classic car insurance with us , you and state farm will agree on the value of the car . if the car experiences a total covered loss , we will pay the agreed - upon value , rather than the actual cash value of the car as long as there is no prior damage to the car , parts have not been removed , and the car ' s condition has not deteriorated because of abuse or neglect . *\na cold sunny morning welcomed classic cars to the fifth scottburgh classic car show ( sccs ) at the country club on sunday 20th july . by the time visitors began to arrive , it was a warm 24 degrees with no wind and remained so throughout the day .\nwe had a good turnout of club cars at this very well organised event , some lovely classic cars and airplanes as well .\nunseasonal rain prevailed at the start of this year\u2019s annual charity scottburgh classic car show at the scottburgh high school . despite this , many classic cars arrived but the overall number of visitors was much lower than last year .\nclassic car club provides luxury and fun at a sensible price . come and find out more about how you could be driving cars from their enviable fleet without falling out with your bank manager .\nysis . michael is part of the club ' s editorial team , developed and deployed the consistent visual branding and messaging of the club throughout all media , initiated the re - birth of the club ' s social media presence , and sets the strategic direction of the club . in 2014 he won the classic and sportscar club award for\nhagerty produces 18 newsletters annually . we will happily include information about your club to help raise the profile of a specific club event or some club news .\nplanning for the 2012 scottburgh classic car show has begun . this will be the third annual car show organized by the scottburgh classic car club and will be held on sunday 29 july at the scottburgh country club . the two previous shows received huge support not only from classic car enthusiasts but also from the general public who spent a relaxing day admiring hundreds of magnificent automobiles and motorbikes . last year ' s proceeds were donated to the scottburgh lions club and contributed towards the installation of a fully equipped audiology clinic at gj crookes hospital . the beneficiaries of this year ' s show will be announced soon . for more information contact peter fielding 039 9761995 .\nat beverly hills car club we are a premiere collector / dealer in top dollar and rare automobiles : new , old , restored , restoration projects & exotic cars . contact us today with any information about your classic car and any questions how we can help !\nthis sunday , 17 july , will see hundreds of pre - 1975 classic cars and bikes descend upon the small town of scottburgh for the seventh annual charity scottburgh classic car show , sponsored by the rising sun community newspaper .\nthis california pre - \u201969 car club accepts ladies who own their cars and know what\u2019s going on under the hood .\nbritish sports car club , box 43923 , louisville , ky 40253 . jim french , 502 - 491 - 1517 .\nsleek , suave and sophisticated , the xjs was the longest running production model from jaguar cars . and at the xjs club , the car is the star \u2013 your car joins the club , not you ! membership stays with the car , even if sold , so every xjs owner has a chance to enjoy club events , technical backup and meetups .\nthis will be the eighth charity show organized by the scottburgh classic car club . the rising sun community newspaper will sponsor the show again which will be the seventh year they have supported the event .\npre - existing , active club members are exempt from the requirement of 4 signatures for their sporting or classic car , although that completed pre - approval form and the 4 photographs are still required .\nwe also buy classic 1967 intermeccanica murena in any condition , top dollar paid .\nfootman james have specialised in classic motorcycle and vintage motorcycle insurance for 30 years .\nas the credit crunch bites , that plan to splash out on your own classic car has probably gone on the back burner . but there is an alternative \u2013 join one of these car clubs and you take the wheel of your dream car without resorting to a second mortgage .\nthis will be the fourth annual show which the scottburgh classic car club has organized in aid of local charities . with attendance up by 30 % at last year ' s event , the organizers are planning for similar numbers again . although there are still many months before the show , over twenty classic car clubs have already been invited to attend .\nwith thousands of car clubs across the nation , this list is just a taste of what the west has to offer classic car enthusiasts . whether you love certain makes and models , specific vehicle eras or the people who share your passion , there\u2019s a car club for you . so gas up , get behind the wheel , and get ready to join a club or visit a show !\nthis means you can ' t usually simply own an older car \u0096 a 20 - year - old ford sierra estate , say \u0096 which you use as your everyday car and try to insure cheaply as a classic car instead of an ordinary motor in a bid to save money .\nat classicline we\u2019ve developed a classic car club scheme that will provide revenue for your club as well as benefits for your members . we\u2019d love the opportunity to discuss our club scheme with you in more detail so if you\u2019d like a copy of our club scheme proposal or simply like to discuss more by phone please e - mail darren ansell in the first instance .\npeerless motor car club , 5001 femrite drive , madison , wi 53716 . richard lichtfeld , 608 - 222 - 4528 .\ndiecast car collectors club , box 670266 , los angeles , ca 90067 . jay olins , 213 - 500 - 4355 .\nbuying insurance for a classic car is very different from that for ordinary vehicles . often , classic cars of any vintage aren ' t driven like those for daily trips , the commute , popping to the shops or the school run .\non april 12 , at the 65th annual meeting of the classic car club america ( ccca ) held this year in branson , missouri , carrol jensen was elected as the next president to lead the ccca .\nkalamazoo registry , gilmore classic car club museum , 6865 w . hickory road , hickory corners , mi 49060 . tom kayser , 616 - 671 - 5089 . ( cars made in kalamazoo , mich . )\nhave you ever wanted to rent a fast and fun car ? have you ever wanted to pay for friends ? if you answered yes to either of these questions than the classic car club fraternity is for you . located in the lower east side of manhattan near the holland tunnel the classic car club is essentially the enterprise rental car for people with more money than brains , or , an expensive way to join the fraternity of car culture . much like those frat boys we all love to hate paid for their friends in college , you can join the classic car club of manhattan if you want to meet , greet , drink , and drive with like minded friends with lots of money . how much money ? well , our friends at business insider looked in to it , and the price for rental cars there is staggering :\nthe ninth charity scottburgh classic car show will be held on sunday 8 july at the scottburgh high school and sponsored again by the rising sun community newspaper .\nthe mercedes benz will be the featured marque at the next scottburgh classic car show to be held at the scottburgh high school on sunday 17 july 2016 .\nthe date for the 2013 show will be sunday 21 july at the country club . this will be the fourth show presented by the scottburgh classic car club and jaguar will be the featured marque . dozens of these great british cars are expected to converge on the country club from far and wide . as usual , invitations to the many car club will be sent out early in 2013 so that they can include the sccs in their events calendar .\nfortunately for the more exacting of collectors amongst us , the beverly hills car club does not shy away from the challenges associated with locating extremely rare sports car makes / models . between their excellent customer service and the wealth of industry knowledge collective within their staff member ranks , the beverly hills car club offers its patrons a superb sourcing , vetting , and car buying experience . take a tour of the clubs large sports car inventory today . once you have your car in mind , an insightful consultation is only a phone call away .\nmany insurers see joining a car club as further proof of commitment to careful driving \u0096 and charge you less as a reward .\ncitro\u00ebn car club of north america , box 655 , inwood , ca 25428 . lynn gervase , 304 - 274 - 0668 .\ncole motor car club of america , box 183 , goodrich , mi 48438 . leroy cole , 810 - 636 - 7221 .\npackards international car club , 302 french st . , santa ana , ca 92701 , urltoken . 714 - 541 - 8431 .\nthe rules are different if you own a classic car . with older models \u0096 and particularly those that are in demand or have been extensively modified \u0096 knowing how much the car is actually worth is not easy to work out .\nwhile this club provides a haven for all auto enthusiasts \u2014 from old cars to new \u2014 their membership collection of classic muscle cars never disappoints .\nthe easiest way to locate a car club is via an internet search , but keep in mind that there are different kinds of car clubs . some may focus on an era , while others center on a certain car make or model . depending on where you live and what ' s popular around your area , you can find classic car clubs for european and american cars or even specific lines or models like gtos or vintage trucks .\nindividuals will be allowed to import classic antique limited edition cars through the specific import licensing policy administered by the trade board limited . the jamaica classic car club must support each application . the ministry and the trade board must be satisfied through documentary proof that the unit falls within the definitions and categories as follows :\nthe aston martin owners club , founded in england in 1935 , is the world\u2019s oldest club for a make of car . the swiss section followed in 1951 , founded through graf von wurstemberger .\nclassic thunderbird club international , 1308 e . 29th st . , signal hill , ca 90755 - 1842 , 800 - 488 - 2709 , urltoken .\ntvr car club of north america , 12512 great park circle # 301 , germantown , md 20876 . 301 - 601 - 4945 .\nbuying the most exotic cars with other people ' s money , getting to drive them fast and keeping their 300 - plus exclusive members happy . michael prichinello and zac moseley are co - owners of classic car club manhattan .\nin 1985 after years of research into the santler company the veteran car club dating committee acknowledged the car ' s early origins in 1889 and confirmed its date of completion in petrol - engined form as 1894 .\nclassic automobile : a motor vehicle ten or more years old , which is of special historical interest . a classic motor vehicle 25 years old or older is covered as an antique .\nthe objective of the annual scottburgh classic car show is to enjoy a day out indulging in the nostalgia of old cars and motorbikes while raising money for local charities .\nthe legends club combines for the first time the wish to drive a classic car without having to worry about care and maintenance . \u201cwith the legends club , we want to bring together a community of enthusiasts who enjoy driving classic cars . those are for example people , who live in urban areas and do not have the space to keep a classic car or those who , rather than opting for one particular model , wish to try out several classic cars . the legends club is designed to help them simply enjoy life and have fun trying out these unique cars without having to worry about where to keep them or see to any repairs\u201d , explains patrick planing , project manager at daimler business innovation .\nwhile groucho marx famously said\ni don ' t want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member\n, if you are the owner of a classic car you are likely to find a boot load of reasons as to why it\u2019s worth you joining a club .\nvehicle requirements : some clubs require that all cars in the club conform to a certain look , such as a specific type of trim . ensure you review the specifications and are willing to make any changes that the club requires . while clubs may have varying rules , check out our classic car qualification guide if you ' re unsure whether or not your ride is considered a classic .\nwith three chapters along the west coast , this all - girl club is for those who truly love classic cars and the culture that goes with it .\nclub members searched all over soviet union to gather antique cars and motorcycles for their private and the club\u2019s antique vehicle collection .\none of the benefits of being a active and current financial member of the gippsland sporting and classic car register is that it allows access to the vicroads cps registration scheme .\ninternational king midget car club , 9409 w . s . r . 571 , laura , oh 45337 . 937 - 698 - 5144 .\nknox motor car club of america , 6 concord drive , east longmeadow , ma 01028 . jack hess , 413 - 525 - 6782 .\nmitchell car club , 717 n . main st . , port byron , il 61275 . 309 - 523 - 2888 , missrvr @ urltoken\nzimmer motor car club , 1415 w . genesee st . , syracuse , ny 13204 . art zimmer , 315 - 422 - 7011 .\nthe eighth annual charity scottburgh classic car show took place at the scottburgh high school on sunday 16 july . the weather was good this year and consequently more than 5000 people arrived to drool over the 450 pre - 1975 classic cars and motorcycles that were on display .\nseaway cruisers classic car club , inc . promotes interest in antique , classic and customized vehicles and aids in the restoration , preservation , and enjoyment of these vehicles . the club is organized exclusively for social and recreational purposes including the increase of communication and fellowship among persons interested in these objectives through social activities . annual membership is open to anyone who supports the organization\u2019s mission and submits an application .\nthere has been no specific explanation given for this apparent drop in overall membership levels of classic car clubs , but if some reports in the media are to be believed , the rise of social media might have a part to play . in our next article we look at turning this hypothesis on its head and look to the future about how online communities of forums and social media channels can actually benefit the classic car clubs , increase market share and bring new life to clubs and the classic car industry as a whole .\na cold sunny morning welcomed classic cars to the sixth scottburgh classic car show ( sccs ) at the scottburgh high school ( shs ) on sunday 19th july . by the time visitors began to arrive , it was warm with no wind and remained so throughout the day .\nthis year , in addition to the many classic car moving parades , there will be a concours d ' elegance where couples will dress up in period costumes and parade with classic cars to win prizes for the best dressed . please come prepared if you wish to enter .\nif you own a classic car or bike , there is no need to book for the show - just bring it along and enjoy the nostalgia and grandeur of the occasion .\nhagerty has a robust comprehensive and up - to - date database of classic car values that can assist your members in getting a good understanding of the value of their vehicles .\nthe classic car club has had its share of celebrities join up , including robert downey jr . , tracy morgan , and tumblr ceo david karp . jay - z never used his membership , bookings manager and event coordinator jeannette klein says .\nthe earliest surviving four - wheeled petrol car built in britain is being auctioned .\ndiscover what happens if someone else drives your car and gets into an accident .\n30th september 2018 east coast australia ' s most prestigious all makes car show .\nthese car clubs allow all makes and models , as long as they\u2019re classics .\nmid - century mercury car club , 1816 e . elmwood drive , lindenhurst , il 60046 . rusty bethley , 847 - 356 - 2255 .\nwe do our best to place every car in the class that we feel it best fits into . please review this list prior to your arrival to the show to determine which class your car should be placed . please discuss with the club member registering your car at the gate . if you feel you were placed into the wrong class , please do not move your car yourself . find a club member to express your concern . upon approval , a club member will help guide you to your new class position .\nthe scottburgh classic car club ( sccc ) celebrated its sixth anniversary in october with a breakfast run to johnno ' s restaurant at ifafa beach . the club was founded in 2007 by peter fielding for enthusuiasts who enjoy driving their old cars but who do not want to drive the long distance to join one of the many durban based car clubs . every month , the sccc members meet in scott street and drive to a restaurant to enjoy good food and great fellowship . the club organizes the annual scottburgh classic car show at the country club and has donated r175 000 to local charities from the proceeds of the last four shows . next year ' s show will be on sunday 20 july 2014 .\ntheir more than 5 , 600 members worldwide , whom the ccca considers the heart of the club , truly love to celebrate classic cars . find a club near you , as they offer a dozen regions west of the mississippi .\ncorden ' s classic car is a mercedes 230sl from the classic car club . the model made its debut at the 1963 geneva motor show . initial doubts about its styling were eclipsed by motorsport success at the spa - sofia - liege rally . it became known to fans as the ' pagoda ' after its boxy , removable hard top , reminiscent of an oriental temple . the sl also came with a soft top , but central to the sports car was chrome - lots of it - as seen below .\nto put these figures into perspective , we need to look at how the classic car sector is performing as a whole . there are no accurate figures for this , but the closest approximation can be gleaned from the data of the federation of british historic vehicle clubs . according to the fbhvc annual general meeting , between 2013 and 2014 , for those member clubs , there was an average drop in club membership across the classic car club sector of 2 . 5 % as shown in the diagram below\nalthough ford automobiles will be the featured marque at this year\u2019s scottburgh classic car show , all pre - 1975 classic cars will be welcome . this annual charity event will be held at the scottburgh high school on sunday 16 july . there is no need for individual exhibitors to register but all official car clubs must notify the organizers to guarantee their position on the showfield .\nbmw car club of america , 640 s . main st . , suite 201 , greenville , south carolina 29601 . 800 - 878 - 9292 .\nrolls - royce owners club \u2014 modern car society , 6 pendulum pass , hopkinton , ma 01748 . michael gaetano , 508 - 435 - 8007 .\njoining a car club can enhance your enjoyment of classic cars . you ' ll be able to discuss your hobby with people who have a similar appreciation of older vehicles . but it ' s important to take some time deciding on the right one .\nwhen it comes to cars , america knows how to come together and celebrate a shared passion . and when it comes to classic cars , clubs west of the mississippi really know how it\u2019s done . from street rods to model ts , these 25 classic car clubs have got you covered .\nrecovered from moscow\u2019s zil factory just before the annual spring cleaning in soviet union , the legendary hill climb auto union race car was brought to riga . soon after the unique car became the centre of attention of many western car collectors . it turned out be the only remaining typ c / d auto union racing car in the world .\nthe charity scottburgh classic car show has named it\u2019s beneficiaries for this year\u2019s show to be held on sunday 8 july at the scottburgh high school and sponsored by the rising sun community newspaper .\nthe eighth charity scottburgh classic car show will be held this sunday , 16 july , at the scottburgh high school and hundreds of pre - 1975 cars and bikes will be on show .\nplease tell us if you would like to be able to use your classic car for occasional wedding hire use , so that we can find a suitable insurer who will provide this cover .\nan internet search , social media or your local newspaper can help you find classic car events . depending on where you live car shows are prevalent seasonally - springtime through fall due to warmer temperatures , year round , or even counter seasonally due to high temps in the summer\u2026\nfor example , emphasis at the kent kit car club is firmly geared towards socialising , as well as helping each other out with technical know - how .\nexcalibur car club national , 120 el camino dr . , beverly hills , ca 90212 . 310 - 666 - 4333 . suite - a @ urltoken .\nafter a very successful charity scottburgh classic car show ( sccs ) last month at the scottburgh high school , the winner of one of the two flights in a light aircraft was taken aloft .\ndown in devon costs \u00a320 a year to join and as well as running the historic vehicle gathering at powderham castle also supports local community colleges with classic car restoration projects . it also organizes club nights , lunch meetings , holidays and weekend breaks and runs out .\nthe classic car club opened in london in 1995 , and added the manhattan branch in 2005 . there are plans for expansion all over the world , with proposed locations in miami , los angeles , dubai , hong kong , india , china , and singapore .\na club permit is not a registration , but a permit for restricted use , and only available whilst the owner\u2019s club membership is current .\nbegin by entering your city or state name with the type of car club you want in the search -\nsacramento gto club .\nanother option is to go to social media sites and search\ncar clubs\nto pinpoint one in your area that fits your interests . this should give you several options ; from there , you can visit each club\u2019s website to learn more .\ntoday he\u2019s posing with a mercedes 230sl , a classic convertible that\u2019s surprisingly affordable to take for a spin .\nthe morgan sports car club started as a small club for four - wheeled morgan owners in the 1950s , and now has almost 5 , 000 members worldwide . the club regularly holds races , speed events , training and track days , as well as meet - ups for all of its members .\nattendance at events is a major way of supporting the club and promoting it to the public , and is the main way we can see that the car maintains the standards as listed for holding a club permit within the gsccr .\nget in touch with the beverly hills car club team today and begin the process of looking for the right make , model , and decade of classic , at an affordable rate . rest assured that the welcoming staff would do their best to make your experience enjoyable .\nvisitors will be treated to a day of nostalgia and fun . in addition to the classic car and motorcycle parades , the fun & fashion parade will provide laughter and glamour for the whole family .\nthis can set you back thousands of pounds ( depending on the model ) but , if you ' re an avid classic car fan , you may want to keep the vehicle ' s remnants .\nthe bugatti owners club are one of the most established car clubs in the country and run prescott hill speed climb , regularly hosting historic motorsport throughout the year .\nthe veteran car club encourages the use of , and assists in , the acquisition , restoration , preservation , exhibition and maintenance of veteran and edwardian motor vehicles .\nrenting a classic car in los angeles is a great experience for many reasons . first , the landscape is perfectly suited for a romantic drive or a back - in - time experience . windy roads in the canyons or canyons in the hills make for a great drive . second , the weather is perfect for driving with the top down if you\u2019re thinking about renting a classic convertible , as well as for keeping cars in good shape , limiting rust and slippery roads . moreover , there are many classic car owners in california , so it makes it easier than in other states to find the classic cars you\u2019re looking to rent . the beverly hills car club team will help you connect with the right places for renting a classic that meets your requirements , at an affordable rate . they\u2019ll also help you look at the different agreements to make sure you sign for just what you need .\ntwo dozen club members attended the silverstone classic , where we had our own stand . the general view was the event was superb , great value , very entertaining and well organised .\nat long last , at the ccca national annual meeting in january 1985 , the spirit of st . louis region was presented its charter as a full fledged region of the classic car club of america . fittingly , joel haffner was elected our region ' s first director .\nthe rising sun , a caxton associated newspaper , will again sponsor the scottburgh classic car show to be held at the scottburgh country club on sunday 21 july . proceeds from this annual event are donated to local organizations and this year ' s beneficiaries will be announced soon .\ncompatibility : finally , to get the most out of your classic car club membership , consider your interactions and overall experience with other members . if you get along from the start , it ' s a good sign that you ' ll be compatible for the long term .\nit survived the blitz on the midlands and is now the only known santler car remaining .\nif your car is used for limited mileage only , you can receive a fantastic discount .\nprofessional car society , buick chapter , john ehmer , pres . , 412 969 7240 ,\nmission statement : to promote fellowship among local good standing car clubs and car enthusiasts . to encourage interest in restoration , preservation , and overall enjoyment of classic and any types of special interest vehicles . to support our community by donating our services and funds generated from events held throughout the year .\nunlike renting an exotic or luxury ride from gotham dream cars , which anyone can do , classic car club members are part of a set , privileged group . that creates a\nstrong social aspect\nthat klein says is what drew many of the 300 members to join .\nthe mg car club called on the talents of students from the college\u2019s hnd graphic design course to produce a logo and poster for its special anniversary celebrations at silverstone .\nstreet freaks car club . 7871 gratiot , saginaw , mi 48609 ; todd 989 - 781 - 3689 ; mistreetfreaks @ yahoo . com ; http : / / urltoken\nveteran motor car club of america ( vmcca ) , 7501 manchester avenue , kansas city , mo 64138 . urltoken . mike welsh , 816 - 298 - 6412 ."]}
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( 2017 , february 21 ) . retrieved march 6 , 2017 , from urltoken\nthe uswa women ' s championship was a women ' s professional wrestling title in the american professional wrestling promotion , the united states wrestling association .\nuswa women & # 39 ; s championship promotion : united states wrestling association date created : march . . .\nwrestling gold : the history of the wwe united states championship , pt . 1\nthe uswa middleweight championship was a short - lived title in the united states wrestling association for the lighter wrestlers in 1993 .\nwrestling superstars live had members in the united states , canada , england and australia .\nwhen wcw began to withdraw from the nwa , the nwa united states championship was referred to as the world championship wrestling united states championship . lex luger is recognized as the first wcw united states champion as a result .\nthe uswa junior heavyweight championship was a short - lived title in the united states wrestling association that lasted from 1990 to 1991 .\ncontinental wrestling association ( cwa ) and world class championship wrestling ( wccw ) merged in 1989 and rebranded as united states wrestling association ( uswa ) american wrestling association ( awa ) goes inactive in the fall of 1990 , filing for bankruptcy and ending in early 1991 .\nuswa women ' s championship - the uswa women ' s championship was a female - exclusive professional wrestling title in the american professional wrestling promotion , the united states wrestling association .\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 ) .\nuswa middleweight championship - the uswa middleweight championship was a short - lived title in the united states wrestling association for the lighter wrestlers in 1993 .\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 .\n\u00a9 2018 united states sports academy . one academy drive , daphne , al 36526\n. members are individuals who donate annually to the association at dollar levels established by the association and whose donations are accepted by the association .\nunited states championships were recognized throughout the territories of the nwa . by this time , only the mid - atlantic and san francisco territories recognized a united states title .\nuswa junior heavyweight championship - the uswa junior heavyweight championship was a short - lived title in the united states wrestling association that lasted from 1990 to 1991 .\nthe uswa world tag team championship was a tag team championship in the memphis , tennessee - based professional wrestling promotion , the united states wrestling association ( usa ) . the title replaced the wcwa world tag team championship when world class wrestling association became the uswa\nvacates on 67 / 03 / 27 when von erich wins nwa united states title .\nthe uswa television championship was a secondary title in the united states wrestling association that was primarily defended on their television show . it existed from 1996 until 1997 .\nnwa pro wrestling of santa monica , california . national wrestling alliance pro wrestling ?\ndallas , tx : national athletic trainers ' association ; national athletic trainers ' association ; p . 2006 .\nuswa television championship - the uswa television championship was a secondary title in the united states wrestling association that was primarily defended on their television show . it existed from 1996 until 1997 .\nthis article is about women ' s professional wrestling promotions in the united states . for an international listing , see list of women ' s wrestling promotions .\n. the principal office of the naval academy athletic association ( hereafter the\nassociation\n) is at 566 brownson road , united states naval academy , annapolis , maryland 21402 . the association may establish additional offices at such other locations as the board of control may provide .\nsince the brand extension is all but over , the united states title now appears on both shows .\nduring the period of 1992\u20131996 , wwe had talent exchange agreements with the united states and japanese independent companies smokey mountain wrestling ( smw ) , [ 151 ] [ 152 ] super world of sports ( sws ) , [ 153 ] war , [ 154 ] and the united states wrestling association ( uswa ) . [ 155 ]\nwrestling gold : the history of the wwe united states championship , pt . 1 | bleacher report | latest news , videos and highlights\nonly a fraction of the nearly 8 million current high school athletes in the united states will go pro .\nthere ' s always a road going your way . the united states exclusively uses miles rather than kilometers !\nprofessional girl wrestling association ( pgwa ) was founded in 1992 by randy powell . the organization promotes matches , which typically run from 15\u201330 minutes in length and are more\nold school\nin style , throughout the united states , mexico , and united kingdom .\nin 1964 , snyder and the bruiser renamed nwa : in\u2013the world wrestling association ( wwa ) .\nthe national wrestling coaches association . optimal performance calculator . urltoken . accessed november 4 , 2005 .\nthe federal government consists of the president of the united states and his administration acting as the executive branch , the united states congress acting as the legislative branch , and the supreme court of the united states and lower federal courts acting as the judicial branch . state government structures are organized similarly , with governors , legislatures , and judiciaries .\nsuppl 1 . chicago , il : american dietetic association and morrison healthcare ; 1998 . american dietetic association ; pp . 1\u201316 .\nafter wrestling for the funks in texas , he formed a team with larry hennig and went to the american wrestling association in 1965 .\nthe climate of the continental united states varies considerably across the country due to differences in latitude and various geographic features .\nas of july 2016 , the three top professional wrestling promotions in the united states are ( in the following order ) : wwe , total nonstop action wrestling , and ring of honor .\n. an officer of the association may resign at any time by giving written notice to the association . unless otherwise specified in the written notice , the resignation shall be effective upon delivery to the association .\nthe national wrestling alliance itself was preceded by the national wrestling association ( an offshoot of the national boxing association ) , which went out of business one year after the alliance was founded . association ' s midwest tag team titles remained in use by other companies until 2013 though .\n. the president and vice president of the association serve on the board of control by virtue of their holding those offices with the association .\nthe blackjacks would become a feared tag team , capturing gold in nwa big time wrestling , later known as world class championship wrestling , the world wrestling association and the wwwf .\n. the superintendent of the united states naval academy ( the\nsuperintendent\n) is neither an officer of the association nor a member of its board of control , but holds oversight powers and responsibilities with regard to the association , as elaborated in this constitution .\n, as wwe owned all american wrestling association properties due to their purchase after the awa ' s closure .\ncsw ( central states wrestling ) became the associated acronym during the golden years of the nwa .\namerican psychiatric association . practice guideline for the treatment of patients with eating disorders . 3rd ed . american psychiatric association work group on eating disorders .\nreinforce the educational and moral values of the academy leading to the commissioning of officers for the united states navy and marine corps .\nevery sport has their main league or promotion that is considered the best of the best . in professional wrestling , it\u2019s a little bit of a unique situation . for decades , wrestling in the united states\nstampede wrestling was found in 1948 by canadian wrestling star stu hart in the calgary - area as klondike wrestling .\nthe early 1990s saw koko involved in a talent exchange with the united states wrestling association ; in terms of championships , he had his biggest success in memphis , winning the uswa unified world heavyweight championship twice and their tag team titles once .\nhe debuted with the mid - south wrestling association in 1985 . he would leave a year later , though .\nunited states wrestling : engage approximately 400 , 000 children through \u201cbeat the streets wrestling programs , \u201d and initiative that works to expand wrestling in america\u2019s urban centers , helping at - risk kids through discipline and structure while developing wrestling from the youth through the olympic level in these cities .\nthe title was established in 1975 as the exclusive nwa united states heavyweight championship of the mid - atlantic territories , more specifically jim crockett promotions . at the time , the nwa didn\u2019t recognize a sole champion due to every region having their own united states title .\nfounded in 1989 , the united states wrestling association ( uswa ) had an 8 - year run that came to an end in 1997 . in today\u2019s piece , brian looks at the events that led to the companies demise and the people involved .\nin january 1981 , the title became the undisputed nwa united states championship when the last remaining territory to recognize their own shut down .\nunited states food and drug administration web site . reference daily intakes , recommended dietary allowances . urltoken . accessed march 22 , 2007 .\n. the association shall not pay compensation to board of control members for services rendered as directors . directors may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties to the association , in reasonable amounts approved by the association .\nthe united states of america is a large country in north america , often referred to as\nthe usa\n,\nthe u . s .\n,\nthe united states\n,\nthe united states of america\n,\nthe states\n, or simply\namerica\n. home to the world ' s third - largest population , with over 318 million people , it includes both densely populated cities with sprawling suburbs and vast , uninhabited natural areas .\nwashington , dc : american psychiatric association ; 2000 . american psychiatric association . eating disorders . in ; pp . 583\u2013595 . 4th ed , text revision .\nover the next year , luger would win the united states championship three more times and would never actually lose the title during his fourth reign . he would win the wcw world heavyweight championship in july 1991 , and the united states title was declared vacant as a result .\nwhen the san francisco office closed down in january 1981 , the mid - atlantic title became the undisputed united states championship in the nwa .\nchicago , il : the american dietetic association ; 2000 . pp . 185\u2013222 .\nindianapolis , in : national collegiate athletic association ; 2005 . pp . 21\u201326 .\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 .\nhe would win nine titles while there , holding the tag team , television , united states and heavyweight championships throughout his three - year stint .\nfor the united states championship , albeit at that point in wcw the championships had moved around so much that they were rendered pretty much meaningless .\nflorida contains a variety of tropical climates , with frequent thunderstorms and very high humidity . the climate nears the humid subtropical regime of the rest of the united states the further north in the state you travel . the humid subtropical climate regime is the predominant climate regime of the united states .\nthe united states merchant marine academy held its 2018 awards convocation on friday morning at the ackerman auditorium as part of kings point weekend . . .\nthe united states is composed of 50 states , various overseas territories , as well as the city of washington , d . c . , a federal district and the nation ' s capital . below is a rough grouping of these states into regions , from the atlantic to the pacific :\nthe awa became one of the biggest promotions in the united states and because they grew the territory to illinois , california and colorado among other states they were question marks on whether to consider them a territory or not .\nwhen the organization was formed in 1996 , wrestling superstars live claimed the lineages and names of original american wrestling association championships . however , following wwe ' s filed lawsuit against gagner and stewart , wrestling superstars live ' s references to the awa became prohibited . due to there being no connection to the american wrestling association , wrestling superstars live championship reigns are recognized from 1996 and forward .\nwhen they joined the national wrestling association ( nwa ) it was seen as one of the most important promotions in nwa history .\n\u2026the organizational structure of the amateur athletic union ( aau ) of the united states , formed in 1888 to establish standards and uniformity in sport . \u2026\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 ) .\nvader would continue his success in japan before returning to the united states in 2003 . he worked on the independent circuit , while also appearing for tna wrestling and wwe , before retiring in 2007 .\nall of the above listed diseases are extraordinarily rare and the medical system of the united states is very much capable of handling any of these when necessary .\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 is a list of women ' s professional wrestling promotions in the united states , sorted by founding date , and lists both active and defunct women ' s promotions from the 1980s through the present .\nwrestling exhibits during the late 19th century were also shown across the united states in countless\nathletic shows\n( or\nat shows\n) , where experienced wrestlers offered open challenges to the audience .\nnational collegiate athletic association . nutrition and performance . urltoken . accessed december 9 , 2005 .\na month later , wcw officially withdrew from the nwa . rhodes continued on as the wcw united states champion while the nwa began to recognize its own champion .\nthanks for reading ! the second and final part of the wwe united states championship will be up as soon as it\u2019s finished . i\u2019m aiming for next wednesday .\nthroughout the company ' s history , wwe has had past arrangements with independent companies from the united states ( such as ohio valley wrestling among others ) and puerto rico ( such as the international wrestling association ) with the companies serving as developmental territories . [ 164 ] wwe nxt currently serves as the official developmental territory for wwe . [ 165 ]\noperate the association within the policies , procedures and guidelines of the national collegiate athletic association and the conferences and leagues with which the u . s . naval academy varsity programs are affiliated .\npacific northwest wrestling ( pnw ) was founded 1925 by herb owen who promoted boxing and wrestling .\ntitan sports , inc . world wrestling federation , inc . world wrestling federation entertainment , inc .\ntouring shaker country \u2014 takes you to one current and eight former shaker religious communities in the mid - atlantic , new england and midwest regions of the united states .\nsome states offer traffic and public transport information by dialing 511 on your phone .\nthe title was primarily recognized by and defended in the united states wrestling association until 1997 , when the company ceased operations . however , the awa withdrew its recognition of the championship shortly after the unification match when lawler was stripped of the awa world title . the title was also contested in a non - televised match in the world wrestling federation in 1993 .\nnational athletic trainers ' association . code of ethics . urltoken . accessed november 14 , 2005 .\nvalentine was involved in the same plane crash as ric flair in 1975 . the crash would break his back and force him to retire from professional wrestling . at the time , valentine was the reigning united states champion .\nfor the latest in traveler ' s health information pertaining to the united states , including advisories and recommendations , visit the centers for disease control and prevention ' s website .\nin 1787 , a convention of major political leaders ( the founding fathers of the united states ) drafted a new national constitution in philadelphia . after ratification by a supermajority of the states , the new constitution went into effect in 1791 and enabled the establishment of the strong federal government that has governed the united states ever since . george washington , the commanding general of american forces during the revolutionary war , was elected as the first president of the united states under the new constitution . by the turn of the 19th century , a national capital had been established in washington , d . c . .\nby 2005 , the organization began to franchise the awa superstars of wrestling name , selling memberships to existing independent promotions around the united states , canada , united kingdom and japan . several members of awa superstars of wrestling were former members of the national wrestling alliance . in 2007 , most of the memberships were terminated , and gagner and stewart began co - promoting shows with a small number of regional promoters instead .\n. this member is the naval academy ' s institutional athletics representative to the national collegiate athletic association .\nevery sport has their main league or promotion that is considered the best of the best . in professional wrestling , it\u2019s a little bit of a unique situation . for decades , wrestling in the united states was divided into territories until the world wide wrestling federation decided to become a national promotion . it has since evolved into the sports - entertainment giant known best as world wrestling entertainment .\nharley race was awarded the title to become the first national wrestling alliance united states champion of the mid - atlantic territories . to explain race being champion , the nwa announced that he had defeated johnny weaver in a tournament final .\nthe number of girls wrestling programs with sanctioned state championships in the us stands at 12 states , 6 of them coming in 2018 alone .\none man gang defeated sasaki in a pay - per - view dark match . the match ended up getting restarted , though , and sasaki would win back the united states championship .\nmost of the current greco - roman wrestlers are ranked nationally , and several have represented the united states in world championship competition at the fila - junior , university and senior levels .\ncwf hollywood , itself a spiritual successor , joined thirteen other promotions to form the united wrestling network in 2013 , after it had left the nwa .\ntraina thoughts : united airlines controversy ; ken griffey jr . anniversary ; lebron on russ\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 national wrestling coaches association ( nwca ) announced the end - of - the - season academic awards at the 2018 ncaa national championships earlier this . . .\nthey would trade the title throughout the year , with rhodes ultimately winning the title . blanchard then moved onto the united states championship in a top feud with champion magnum t . a .\nthe national collegiate athletic association . sports medicine handbook , 2005\u20132006 . urltoken . accessed november 4 , 2005 .\n. this region extended itself into twelve states . while tennessee is generally considered its home ,\nthe amateur athletic union ( aau ) of the united states was formed in 1888 and instituted its annual championships in boxing the same year . in 1926 the chicago tribune started another amateur competition called the golden gloves . it grew into a national competition rivaling that of the aau . the united\u2026\nin 1988 , sasaki did a tour of north america as he wrestled for wwc in puerto rico , stampede wrestling in canada as well as a few shows in the united states . he returned to njpw in 1990 and wrestled occasionally for wcw .\nwrestling promotions across the united states feared being forced into bankruptcy by the wwf . they began to unify and conglomerate under more centralized leadership rather than continue independently . competing promotions aired better talent and attempted to regain their audiences . in late 1987 ,\nnwa ' s name indicates it as a group of american promotions , but at its apex included promotions as far away as japan | pro wrestling } } ( the japan wrestling association , after its collapse new japan pro wrestling and wrestling / { { all japan ) , and after the tharpe takeover was anything but an alliance .\nbottom line : unless you ' re certain you ' ll be traveling in an area populated with recent immigrants , don ' t expect to get by in the united states without some english .\nthe new york times - the largest local metropolitan newspaper in the united states and third - largest newspaper overall , behind the wall street journal and usa today . it is the national newspaper of record and is generally considered to be the most prestigious newspaper in the united states . it also takes a center - left stance on news pages and a left - wing stance on editorial pages .\ntully blanchard made his professional wrestling debut in 1975 in southwest championship wrestling . he found much success in scw but would move onto mid - atlantic championship wrestling in 1984 .\nthe naval academy athletic association , founded in 1891 by robert means thompson , is a 501c3 non - profit organization whose objective is to\npromote , influence , and assist in financing the athletic contests of the midshipmen of the united states naval academy\nin accordance with the policy of the superintendent of the academy .\nhad a working relationship with world wrestling federation between 1993 and 1997 and with smoky mountain wrestling between 1994 and 1995 .\nin 1991 , jim cornette founded smokey mountain wrestling ( smw ) in tennessee . the last wrestling territory ever created .\nthe united states has over 10 , 000 cities , towns , and villages . the following is a list of just ten of the most notable . other cities can be found in their corresponding regions .\n. the association is a distinct legal entity with a legal existence separate and apart from that of its members . the association may hold title to property or incur debt in its own name , upon such terms and subject to such limitations as may be established by the board of control . the association may sue and be sued in its own name .\nduring the late 16th and 17th centuries , multiple european nations began colonizing the north american continent . spain , france , great britain , the netherlands , sweden , and russia established colonies in various parts of present day continental united states . of those early settlements , it was the original british colonies in virginia and massachusetts that formed the cultural , political , legal and economic core of what is now the united states .\nat the montreal 1976 olympic opening ceremonies , gary hall , sr . was elected the american flag bearer for the united states olympic team . it would be the third olympic games in which he would medal .\nin hot states such as arizona and new mexico , all businesses must provide tap water upon request .\nwork in america is best arranged long before you enter the united states . young people who are full time students of certain nationalities can apply for a j1\nexchange visitor\nvisa which permits paid work as au pairs or summer work for up to 4 months in virtually any type of job . the united states department of state has full information on applying for this type of visa including the precise categories that qualify .\ndick slater made his professional wrestling debut in 1972 in the various territories of the nwa , mostly in florida championship wrestling .\nkensuke sasaki made his professional wrestling debut in 1986 in japan pro wrestling but soon found himself in njpw the following year .\n, both in 1908 and 1911 , seen by modern wrestling historians as two of the most significant matches in wrestling history .\npha and the united states olympic committee ( usoc ) share a common goal of promoting physical activity and sports to youth , and support american children having adequate access to physical activity so they can live healthier lives .\nhe then returned to wcw a few weeks later and spent the next three years there . he would go on to win the world tag titles and the television and united states title before retiring again in 1994 .\nduring one of the events , simmes challenged miceli to a title unification match ( nwa united states women ' s title and awa world women ' s title ) , but the match never happened . [ 5 ] at another event , former nwa world women ' s champion debbie combs challenged simmes for the nwa united states women ' s championship , but simmes was unable to accept due to an arm injury she had sustained .\nvalencia was the winner of the 2011 aspen prize for community college excellence and ranked as the no . 1 community college in the united states , according to community college week\u2019s 2011 listing of the top 100 schools .\nsasaki jumped around japanese promotions since leaving njpw in 2002 , wrestling for fight world of japan pro wrestling , all japan pro wrestling and even returning to njpw for a year in 2004 .\nnwa hollywood wrestling and championship wrestling from hollywood refer to hollywood california . ring warriors and future of wrestling have often operated out of hollywood florida ; two different towns in the same country .\nestablished in 1904 , the usta pacific northwest ( pnw ) is one of 17 sections ( or regions ) of the united states tennis association ( usta ) . based in beaverton , oregon , the usta / pnw is a non - profit organization and our mission is to promote and develop the growth of tennis in the pacific northwest .\njohnson c , powers p . s , dick r . athletes and eating disorders : the national collegiate athletic association study .\nathletic preparticipation examinations for adolescents : report of the board of trustees . group on science and technology , american medical association .\nin 1984 , he won his first major title , defeating mr . wrestling ii for the north american heavyweight championship . after losing the title five months later , magnum t . a . headed to jim crockett promotions and entered into a feud with united states champion wahoo mcdaniel .\nlegal ownership of firearms is supported by the second amendment of the united states constitution , most ( but not all ) of the fifty states have similar wording in their state constitutions . because of this , the u . s . has become a major destination for\ngun tourism\n, and currently the largest destination .\nthe awa also had a brief relationship with the european promotion catch wrestling association , through which its promoter , wrestler otto wanz , was given a brief awa world title reign in 1982 .\nted turner then bought jcp and wcw in 1988 , and when wcw officially withdrew from the nwa , they took the title with them . the title was then renamed to the wcw united states championship as a result .\nthe nwca is proud of the growth we have made in the wrestling community . learn more about the progress of wrestling nationally .\nhe wrestled for championship wrestling from florida as well as georgia championship wrestling before making his way to jim crockett promotions in 1977 .\nhottest ladies of wrestling ( hlow ) was founded in 2005 . it filmed direct - to - dvd matches . the promotion used women wrestlers who were from world wrestling entertainment , total nonstop action wrestling , gorgeous ladies of wrestling , and the independent circuit .\nthe american wrestling association ( awa ) was an american professional wrestling promotion based in minneapolis , minnesota that ran from 1960 to 1991 . it was owned and founded by verne gagne and wally karbo . the territory was originally part of the national wrestling alliance ( nwa ) , becoming an independent territory in the late 1950s .\nin a move to sidestep wwe , jonnie stewart , with the help of a chicago - based copyright law firm , attempted to trademark the name\namerican wrestling alliance\ninstead . however , the united states patent and trademark office later indicated that the request was abandoned in february 2008 .\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 .\nhad also joined the awa , and helped establish a relationship between the awa and cwa , which was formally an nwa territory , that would be somewhat of a revival of pro wrestling usa . in 1988 , the struggling world class wrestling association ( formerly known as\nall action wrestling aimed to be what nwa world championship wrestling used to be for australia when they became a member promotion in 2013 .\n. the following provisions are hereby adopted for defining , adopting , limiting , and regulating the powers of the association and its members .\n. the association conducts business as an unincorporated association but elects to govern itself as an entity consistent with title 5 , subtitle 2 ,\nnonstock corporations ,\nof the corporations and associations article of the annotated code of maryland ( the\ncorporations article\n) . this constitution shall be considered to be the association ' s bylaws as provided for in section 5 - 202 of the corporations article .\n. the superintendent approves the terms of the operating agreement running between the naval academy and the association as is described in article xi .\nin july 2003 , wwf , now wwe , reinstated the title and renamed it the wwe united states championship . the title was exclusive to the smackdown at first but has jumped around both raw and smackdown due to the annual draft .\nan amateur standout at the university of minnesota , a world war ii veteran and a former green bay packer , verne gagne became a true midwestern celebrity when he formed the american wrestling association in 1960 .\nworld class championship wrestling ( wccw ) was founded in 1960 by fritz von erich as nwa big time wrestling ( nwa : btw ) .\nhis only accomplishment in wwf would be winning a slammy award in 1996 for attacking gorilla monsoon . he left wwf in 1998 and return to japan , wrestling for all japan pro wrestling and pro wrestling noah .\nhe made his first appearance in 12 years at an independent show and began to make the occasional appearance for other promotions . he was last seen at wwe night of champions in 2007 where he was recognized as a former united states champion .\nlos angeles times - the second - largest metropolitan newspaper in circulation in the united states in 2008 and the fourth most widely distributed newspaper in the country . center - left stance on news pages , left - wing stance on editorial pages .\nnazism and other fascist ideologies are viewed negatively . holocaust denial is not tolerated in the united states ( particularly because many of the concentration camps in nazi germany during world war 2 were discovered and documented first - hand by american soldiers ) .\nb ) no substantial part of the activities of the association shall be the carrying on of partisan or political activities or otherwise attempting to influence legislation , and the association shall not participate in , or intervene in , any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office .\nin 2010 , the association of community college trustees ( acct ) named mcc\u2019s president , dr . m . richard shaink , as this year\u2019s best community college president in north america ( covering american states and territories as well as canadian provinces and territories ) .\nalthough they may not have been as present in the united states as many others on this list throughout the past decade , they certainly left a big impact in the short time they graced american soil with they ' re vast tag team experience .\n; he ran the awa with a traditionalist sensibility , firmly believing that sound technical wrestling should be the basis of a pro - wrestling company .\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 united states is extraordinarily diverse in its array of attractions . you will never run out of things to see ; even if you think you ' ve exhausted what one place has to offer , the next destination is only a road trip away .\nheartbreakingly beautiful scenery , history that reads like a screenplay , entertainment options that can last you for days , and some of the world ' s greatest architecture\u2014no matter what your pleasure , you can find it almost anywhere you look in the united states .\ndaily rates for hotel rooms vary widely across the united states . based on the average daily hotel room rate as of 2012 , new york city and honolulu were the most expensive cities for a hotel stay in the u . s . [ 24 ]\npromote the usna to the community , alumni , fans , media and corporations in a manner that generates pride in association and commitment to support .\nthe wrestling landscape had been unchanged for decades . the largest single company was the american wrestling association ( awa ) , run by verne gagne out of minnesota . this company was strong and had a great deal of up - and - coming talent , including a young man named hulk hogan .\nmany state governments also observe official holidays of their own which are not observed in other states or by the federal government .\namerica has the largest system of inland waterways of any country in the world . it is entirely possible to navigate around within the united states by boat . your choices of watercraft range from self - propelled canoes and kayaks to elaborate houseboats and riverboat cruises .\n\u2014 the united states has a professional league for virtually every sport , including pillow fighting . however , perhaps because at the national level the only major world team sport that the usa regularly wins at is basketball , many of the most popular leagues are :\nunlike most other organizations , the delta tiger lilies did not have a championship . instead , it recognized the existing champions from other national promotions , including awa world women ' s champion madusa miceli and nwa united states women ' s champion misty blue simmes .\ni love looking back wrestling ' s past . i view my job as bring new life to the part of wrestling some people thought was gone .\nthe uswa unified world heavyweight championship was a professional wrestling world heavyweight championship formed in 1988 , which consisted of the wcwa world heavyweight championship from world class championship wrestling and the awa world heavyweight championship from the american wrestling association . the title was unified on december 13 , 1988 , when awa world champion jerry lawler defeated wcwa world champion kerry von erich in a unification match .\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 ) .\n. nothing in this constitution shall be construed to deprive any member now in good membership standing of any rights or privileges previously granted by the association .\nposition of the american dietetic association . nutrition intervention in the treatment of anorexia nervosa , bulimia nervosa , and eating disorders not otherwise specified ( ednos )\nus citizens and citizens of countries under the federal visa waiver program plus palau , the marshall islands , and the federated states of micronesia are allowed visa - free entry . and can reside and work anywhere in the united states for a unlimited time . all other foreign nationals must contact the american samoa attorney general ' s office to obtain a visa at ( 684 ) 633 - 4163 .\nstill , the overarching company had to be the national wrestling alliance ( nwa ) . the difference between the nwa and the awa was the fact that the nwa was a coalition of almost all of the regional territories . the nwa had drawn up a map of the united states and clearly delineated exactly which promotions could tour in which areas .\ndefeat samu & judge dredd on 91 / 06 / 24 in memphis , tn to unify the western states tag team title .\nall - star wrestling ( asw ) was founded in 1960 by rod fenton as a successor to his big time wrestling ( btw ) promotion in vancouver .\nthe united states collegiate athletic association ( uscaa ) is a national organization that exists to provide quality athletic competition on a national level . the uscaa , which has been in existence since 2001 , focuses specifically on smaller institutions of higher learning and their student - athletes . the uscaa provides opportunities for small colleges to compete against like institutions for national championships and student athlete recognition . the association believes that all athletes and programs deserve the same national opportunities as larger institutions . we are the organization that provides those opportunities . the uscaa is 501 ( 3c ) non - profit .\n. the business and affairs of the association shall be managed under the direction of the board of control , but subject to the superintendent ' s oversight authority as delineated in article v . the board of control will provide input to management at the strategic level . the association is authorized to receive contributions , donations , bequests , and other forms of gifts . the association is further authorized to receive revenue derived from business operations authorized by the board of control .\nthe national athletic trainers ' association support statement : recommendations and guidelines for appropriate medical coverage of intercollegiate athletics ( amcia ) urltoken accessed october 31 , 2005 .\nthe united states has exceptionally onerous and complicated visa requirements . read up carefully before your visit , especially if you need to apply for a visa , and consult the us state department\u2019s bureau of consular affairs . travelers have been refused entry for many reasons , often trivial .\nyou can still see him on the circuit as well as at wrestling conventions .\nwe are the premier wrestling forum and your source for wrestling news and discussion from wwe , nxt , njpw and just about any promotion you can think of .\npeter pan & bonanza northeastern states of connecticut , massachusetts , maryland , new jersey , new york , pennsylvania , & rhode island .\nthe contiguous united states or the\nlower 48\n( the 48 states other than alaska and hawaii ) is bounded by the atlantic ocean to the east and the pacific ocean to the west , with much of the population living on the two coasts . its land borders are shared with canada to the north , and mexico to the south . the us also shares maritime borders with russia , cuba , and the bahamas . if counting the insular areas and minor outlying islands , the united kingdom , samoa , and haiti would also share maritime borders .\nmost visitors from outside canada and mexico arrive in the united states by plane . while many medium - sized inland cities have an international airport , there are limited flights to most of them . most travellers enter the us at one of the major entry points along the coasts :\nsting made his professional debut in 1985 in the continental wrestling association . back then he was known as flash and with justice , later the ultimate warrior , were power team usa . they later became the blade runners and flash became sting .\nfabulous ladies in international rings ( flair ) was founded in 1990 shortly after the closing of gorgeous ladies of wrestling and powerful women of wrestling . in addition to filming all - women ' s wrestling events for video distribution , the short - lived company also promoted women ' s matches on various men ' s wrestling events .\n. the officers of the association shall have such authority to perform such duties in the management of the association as may be provided by the board of control , and , to the extent not so provided , as generally pertains to their respective offices . subject to the foregoing , the following officer duties are hereby delineated :\nreston , va : association for girls and women in sport , associations for health , physical education , recreation , and dance ; 1991 . pp . 43\u201366 .\nthe national association of schools of theatre has awarded snow\u2019s theatre arts department full accreditation and membership , an honor only bestowed to three other 2 - year colleges .\nnew mexico military institute ( nmmi ) , located in roswell , new mexico , is the only state - supported , co - educational , military boarding school in the united states . nmmi offers a college preparatory , four - year high school and a two - year junior college .\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 .\nduring his retirement , steamboat would make appearances for various independent promotions and wrestling conventions . he would also pop up in tna wrestling as well as ring of honor .\nhe competed mostly for new japan pro wrestling and all japan pro wrestling during the 1980s and 1990s , though he did briefly appear for wcw to win this title .\nhardbodies wrestling was founded by sarah - michelle costarakis in 2001 as florida championship wrestling with wrestling videos . it expanded into small bar and grills throughout florida in 2003 . the wrestling was mostly semi - professional and ran until 2008 when it was bought out by fcw . a small video company now uses the name . [ 6 ]\nas a member of the national junior college athletic association ( njcaa ) , ecc competes in nine intercollegiate sports . the ellsworth football team has won two njcaa national championships . the school offers men\u2019s football , basketball , wrestling , golf and baseball .\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 ) .\nmagnum t . a . made his professional wrestling debut in 1977 for the nwa territory championship wrestling from florida . he wouldn ' t become magnum t . a . , though , until he moved to mid - south wrestling in the early 1980s .\naaa publishes a aaa / caa digest of motor laws , which is now available online for free . the digest contains comprehensive summaries in plain english of all major driving laws that typically vary between states . the digest ' s coverage includes all us states and all canadian provinces .\nafter the double - murder and suicide committed by one of its performers , chris benoit , with a possible link to steroid abuse encouraged by wwe , the united states house committee on oversight and government reform requested that wwe turn over any material regarding its talent wellness policy . [ 85 ]\nthere is no nationwide sales tax ( such as vat or gst ) , the only exception being motor fuels like gasoline and diesel . as a result , state and / or local taxes ( see below ) on major purchases cannot be refunded by customs agents upon leaving the united states .\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 .\nwwe archives : warehouses where wwe holds classic wrestling gears , props , and equipment .\nwwe legacy department : a collection of professional wrestling videos and copyrights for other promotions .\nafter he retired , he stayed active in wrestling as a manager despite his paralysis .\nhe stepped down from the position in 2007 and finished up with the wrestling business .\nvader made his professional wrestling debut in 1985 in the awa . he only spent two years with the company and made his way to new japan pro wrestling in 1987 .\nnwa florida , cwf florida / fcw and southern championship wrestling have an intertwined history .\nwrestling superstars live was a governing body for a group of independent professional wrestling promotions and sanctioned various championships . it was founded in 1996 by dale gagner and jonnie stewart .\nby the late 1950s , professional wrestling had lost its high ratings , and producers , realizing that they had overexposed it , soon dropped most wrestling shows from their lineups .\n, ed . ( february 1 , 1988 ) .\nsouthern championship wrestling\n.\n, ed . ( february 15 , 1988 ) .\nsouthern championship wrestling\n.\n, ed . ( march 14 , 1988 ) .\nsouthern championship wrestling\n.\nmr . wrestling ii was no . 1 in the hearts of the fans\nvalentine returned to jcp , now wcw , in 1992 . he formed a team with terry taylor and won the united states tag team championship . after losing the titles , taylor was released and valentine just decided to leave by the end of the year because he refused to lose to sting .\ndentists are readily available throughout the united states ( again , see the yellow pages ) . dental offices are accustomed to explaining fees over the phone , and most will accept credit cards . be prepared to pay for all services up front as this is a common requirement for most dental practices .\nb ) to organize and operate exclusively for charitable purposes and the conduct of such activities as are permitted of organizations which are exempt from federal income tax under section 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) of the internal revenue code of 1986 ( or the corresponding provisions of any future united states internal revenue law ) and contributions to which are deductible under sections 170 ( c ) ( 2 ) , 2055 ( a ) ( 2 ) and 2522 ( a ) ( 2 ) of the internal revenue code of 1986 ( or the corresponding provisions of any future united states internal revenue law ) ."]}
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", "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 - 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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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{"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": 30}], "title": "serellan", "paragraphs": ["go bankrupt serellan , i can ' t wait . not another single buck .\nserellan llc is a video game development studio founded by games designer christian allen .\nks $ $ went to serellan . steam td sales $ $ went to 505 .\nnever have been so excited about a game for a long time ! great job serellan\u2026 .\nallen has started a new company called serellan , and formed a small , experienced team .\nthe serellan studio consists of a selection of talented veterans with decades of experience developing video games .\nit came down to the wire , but serellan hits its kickstarter funding goal for its tactical shooter takedown .\nserellan llc is an indie game development team based in seattle , washington , founded in 2011 by christian allen .\nit is not out of the realm of possibility that serellan never saw a dime from the sales of takedown .\nfresh from steam early access , serellan studio\u2019s epsilon brings some modern squad - based shooter tactics to pc . more \u00bb\nfresh from steam early access , serellan studio ' s epsilon brings some modern squad - based shooter tactics to pc .\ntrue . that ' s quite a bit of a downer . hopefully serellan sees to at least some compensation ( like the mentioned discounts ) .\n@ serellan would you mind heading to @ epsilonthegame community hub to let people know how things are ? i don ' t seem to have the same effect .\ngame designer - unreal engine evangelist for north america at epic games - marine - ghost recon , halo : reach , lotr , serellan llc . bafta . tweets are mine alone .\nafter 23 years of service , there are many vessels that have been assigned to support starbase 118 ops that are recorded below . for ships that have been or are currently assigned to the area near the station , see the trinity - serellan defense fleet .\nserellan and front - man christian allen can now start work on the game , planned for pc , ps3 and xbox 360 . the team includes developers from such games as ghost recon , halo : reach , rainbow six and f . e . a . r .\nthe kickstarted shooter from washington - based indie serellan was originally due to hit both windows pc and xbox 360 last year , but the developer had to delay the console version because it didn ' t pass certification requirements . that was fixed , but serellan chose to hold the xbla game back to add in post - launch improvements made to the pc version . the newly released xbla version also features the free dlc that was added post - launch , and that includes a range of new maps as well as some additional weaponry to mow one another down with .\nanyway , from my understanding the way a lot of publishers do things in cases like this is provide the funds to have the game created ( along with handling marketing and distribution ) in exchange for ownership of the ip and a fraction of the income after the funds they provided have been repaid . so if 505 provided $ 2 million to have the game finished and the game only brought in $ 1 million in sales then serellan would not have seen a dime . however , if the game brought in $ 5 million gross then serellan would have gotten the previously agreed percentage from the $ 3 million net .\ntitles that make their way to steam early access vary in size by sometimes insanely wide margins , but occasionally you get something interesting with a storied pedigree behind it . such is the case with indie game studio serellan , which is staffed by veterans of the video game industry who have collectively worked on titles ranging from the\njust to be clear : kickstarter backers sent money to serellan . steam purchasers sent money to 505 games ( and steam , and unreal ) . serellan saw exactly zero revenue from steam sales . yet we continued to update td on our own dime , for months , until we ran out of money and had to lay people off . i am not trying to argue with you , just clarify the situation . we have access to ks data , not steam data on sales ( since we did not publish td , we developed it for 505 , who published it . we cannot even access the financials page , we have request data from 505 ) .\nlaunched in 2379 under jessa anassasi it was the first production vessel of the new wolverine . it was reassigned to starbase 118 later in 2379 where it acted as the base ' s support vessel for some time . the uss phoenix - c underwent refitting that was completed in 2384 , and at one point was part of the trinity - serellan defense fleet .\ntalk about cutting it close . after languishing well below its $ 200 , 000 kickstarter goal for almost a month for its proposed tactical shooter takedown , developer serellan finally made its number with less than three hours to go . the devs can credit a more in - depth kickstarter page and a last ditch promotion effort with only a week to go in the campaign .\nconstructed before the second borg incursion , the first voyage of the uss arrow was in the middle of that battle . she saw extensive combat during the dominion war , a conflict still evident on her battle scarred surface . in early 2383 she was assigned as the support vessel for starbase 118 until the arrival of the columbia later that year . the uss arrow now serves as part of the trinity - serellan defense fleet .\nthe whole project was originally in doubt as funds for the game were slow to come in . but a change to the kickstarter page ( complete with better game description and a tongue - in - cheek interrogation video ) , as well as a tweet from minecraft dev markus\nnotch\npersson , helped push it over the top . as with all kickstarter projects , had serellan not reached its goal , it would have received nothing .\nas is the case with any early access title , the team is still hard at work on updates for epsilon , but the shooter came with a decent amount of content at launch . chief among the offerings are a handful of single - player story missions , a starting set of core weapons , and an elimination mode that serellan says puts a premium on nonlethal combat . future updates to epsilon will bring in more story mode chapters , weapons , game modes , and the addition of cooperative multiplayer .\nchristian allen is an experienced aaa game designer and creative director . prior to founding serellan llc , christian served as lead designer , creative director , and design director of several aaa game projects for ubisoft , red storm entertainment , microsoft , bungie , and warner bros . games . christian\u2019s titles include the award - winning tom clancy\u2019s ghost recon advanced warfighter and halo : reach . titles he has contributed to have shipped over 15 million units , and earned over 20 \u201cgame of the year\u201d awards in various categories .\nchristian allen and serellan will reward kickstarter funders in different ways . there are three tiers of involvement : silver , gold and platinum . pledging $ 50 or more gets you into the silver tier , where you ' ll be able to vote game content . pledging $ 100 or more gets you into the gold tier , allowing you to submit content for the game . and pledging $ 1000 or more gets you into the platinum tier , where you ' ll participate in\ncreative meetings , visit the studio , and much more\n.\nin order to complete the game they needed more than just the $ 221 , 834 they got from kickstarter ( minus the kickstarter fee of 5 % , leaving serellan with about $ 210k ) . this is where investors ( or , in this case , a publisher ) help make the game a reality . once a publisher gets involved things can get tricky , but it ' s entirely possible that 505 was serellans best option . no clue about other options , but it ' s possible that 505 was their only option , or even the only publisher willing to make a deal .\none of the most interesting aspects of epsilon is the aforementioned approach to nonlethal combat options . in modern military games it\u2019s exceedingly rare to see much beyond the concept of racking up kill streaks and points for each lethal takedown , but serellan aims to reward players for choosing nonlethal measures . with any good reward , however , comes an equal or greater risk , because enemies who are taken down without lethal force may pop up later to pose a returning threat . with both lethal and nonlethal combat options , there\u2019s a constant sub - game being played that puts an emphasis on fast reactions and on - the - fly decision making .\n\u201cepsilon emphasises both team play and tactics , with use of covert surveillance technology with interactive digital maps during a pre - mission planning phase and then squad based strategy during the mission itself . . where you need to bear in mind that while you may have laid out very careful plans , it can still go wrong ! \u201d n / a \u2013 may contain spoilers \u201cthere is a charm to seeing the bones of a game just being built , and certainly one as compelling as epsilon . \u201d n / a \u2013 gaming trend \u201coverall this is a solid effort from serellan and with the tease of future features epsilon will be an indie title that you should keep an eye on . \u201d n / a \u2013 front toward gamer\nyou people should hide yourself . me and tons of other people spent money for that gigantic crap that is takedown and now you have the face to make another game . i don ' t care if you lost the rights or whatever , you should give everyone who throw money in the bin with that takedown crap at least a 50 % discount . but nooope , you said\nsorry\nand everything is fine . . . lol . if someone is happy this way , good for him . they probably bought this game their parent ' s money , but i didn ' t . a\nsorry\nand a video with a sad face doesn ' t fn fix anything . go bankrupt serellan , i can ' t wait . not another single buck .\nwhat will the $ 200 , 000 be used for ? $ 200 , 000 will bring takedown to alpha . private investors are lined up , but unsure of the market for an old - school tac shooter . a successful kickstarter campaign will convince them that this is a viable market . along with their investment , pre - sales of the game ( a $ 15 kickstarter pledge is a significant discount on the final game price ) will also contribute to completion of the project . kickstarters will have access to a closed alpha . how can i help ? take a look at the reward levels and pledge what you feel comfortable with . then spread the word ! share this project on facebook , twitter , and other social media . tell news sites you want to find out more about it . share our website , urltoken . check out our twitter feed at @ serellan . thanks for taking the time to look over this project , feel free to send us any questions , or join our forums at urltoken / forums and get involved !\n, priced $ 15 in north america and \u00a312 / 15 euros across the ocean .\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 .\nthe finally funding tally was $ 221 , 833 , and included some large last - minute donations , including one for the maximum $ 7 , 500 pledge . the difference between this kickstarter campaign and previous successful ones is that these funds will only take the game to the alpha stage , with private funding being sought to take the game to completion .\nthe pc version will be first - person , and first in the development queue . the ps3 version will be third - person and the xbox 360 view will be determined by feedback from fans . the goal is to have the game ready for release in june 2013 .\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 .\nyes , i know this . i made a distinction between this and other kickstarter projects in my post .\nearly r6 games worked well with both views\nwut ? they didn ' t have 3rd person . 3rd person isn ' t necessary in a game like . . .\nan indie game development team based in seattle , washington , founded in 2011 by christian allen .\nfirst in , can\u2019t wait to see the finished game . keep up all of your hard work !\nghost recon advanced warfighter and halo : reach lead designer christian allen has taken to kickstarter to fund his resurrection of old - school , hardcore tactical shooters .\nhe ' s after $ 200 , 000 , and he ' s got until 1st april to make it . so far he ' s had 151 backers who ' ve pledged a combined $ 7448 .\nfor years , fans of tactical shooters have been crying out for someone to make a quality , hardcore , close - quarters combat tactical shooter ,\nwrote allen on his kickstarter page .\nbut in contrast to these requests , game publishers eschew realism and tactics in exchange for ease of use and ' cinematic ' flavour .\n[ tactical shooter fans ] don ' t care about a blockbuster cinematic experience ; they can already get that from cod or uncharted . they want a focused , challenging experience that leaves them satisfied in conquering it .\nthis campaign aims to see if my theory that real tactical shooters aren ' t dead , and that enough people want one to justify the cost of development .\nwe are focusing our initial development on a hardcore cqb tactical shooter ,\nhe shared .\nthis game will get back to the core of what is loved about the tac - shooter , featuring realistic weapon modelling , outfitting and commanding your squad , objective - based , non - linear missions set in real - world locations around the world , single player , co - op , and multiplayer .\nthe funding will help allen prove to investors that the appetite for such a game exists .\nmy approach is to look to the fans and what they have been asking about for so many years ,\nallen explained in a separate interview with hookshot inc .\nthey don ' t care about a blockbuster cinematic experience ; they can already get that from cod or uncharted . they want a focused , challenging experience that leaves them satisfied in conquering it .\npitching that to a publisher , though , is like pitching a new flight sim . they think the genre is dead , like point and click adventure games supposedly are - double fine showed them the error of their ways .\nthis game will get back to the core of what is loved about the tac - shooter , featuring realistic weapon modelling , outfitting and commanding your squad , objective - based , non - linear missions set in real - world locations around the world , single player , co - op , and multiplayer .\ntim schafer ' s double fine studio received overwhelming kickstarter support for an old school point and click adventure project . double fine sought $ 400 , 000 , but has received - with eight days to go - a staggering $ 2 . 4 million from 69 , 507 backers .\nthe rewards continue to scale up to donations of $ 10 , 000 or more , and they all stack , meaning that at $ 10 , 000 you receive every tier of rewards .\npledging top whack - $ 10 , 000 or more - gets you a custom baretta gun by christian allen himself . you can opt for a bbgun replica if the laws of your country / state don ' t allow this . $ 7500 or more has christian allen fly to your home town to organise a lan party ; $ 5000 or more involves a trip to the studio and to a shooting range ; and $ 2500 has your face and name put on a team member in the game .\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 .\nbertie is senior staff writer and eurogamer ' s poland - and - dragons correspondent . he ' s part of the furniture here , a friendly chair , and reports on all kinds of things , the stranger the better .\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 .\ndear friends , as you know , i have been working for years to bring the concept of a tactical cqb . . .\nupdate 1 . 07 is live ! in addition to new features and equipment , there are tons of fixes and improvements . . . .\njoin the game designer of graw and halo reach to help create the spiritual successor to the original rainbow six and swat4 .\nin recent years , shooters have become homogenized . there used to be a wide range of different games to choose , from run - and - gun action titles to slow - paced tactical shooters focusing on strategy and tactics , but now most shooters follow the same model of big set pieces , regenerating health , linear levels , and \u201ccinematic experiences . \u201d the realistic tactical shooters with in - depth planning have almost entirely disappeared in recent years .\nthis project , working title takedown , aims to change that . this game , the spiritual successor to games like the original rainbow six and swat series , will focus on realistic weapons modeling , squad based play , in a close - quarters battle setting . to succeed in this game you need to take things slow , study your plans , and execute flawlessly . if you get shot , there are consequences . you won\u2019t be hiding behind a wall waiting for your health to regenerate . if a team member goes down , you will have to assess the situation and reallocate team members if necessary to complete the mission . don ' t expect all of the tools and plans to be forced fed to you - it is up to the player to ensure their team is equipped and ready for the tasks at hand .\ntakedown is a thinking - person\u2019s shooter . the player that takes things slow , aims carefully , and plans their moves right will overcome the player who runs in with guns blazing . close - quarters battle brings the fight inside , as you would see swat teams or sof units taking down small numbers of dangerous adversaries . non - linear environments allow for multiple routes and tactics and add replayability . the operation to clear pirates from a hijacked oil tanker by russian special forces in may of 2010 is a perfect example of the types of missions in takedown .\nyou will plan your insertions and routes before going into the scenario , outfitting your teammates with weapons and equipment of your choosing , and then execute the mission . if one of your team members is killed , they are gone , and you have lost their valuable experience , so you have to be careful ! gameplay modes include single player , co - op , and competitive multiplayer . if you are a fan of old school shooters where thinking meant more than running and gunning or perks , or if you are just looking for something different in your shooter games experience , this is the project for you .\ncommunity involvement is crucial to the development of this title . based on the pledge level , community members will influence different features and content in the game , as well as being able to submit content for inclusion in the game . while this won ' t be a\ndesign by committee ,\nand the development team will make the final decisions , when it is appropriate to open it up to the community for things like available weapons , community members will have opportunities to vote and discuss with dev team members before the final decisions are made .\nthe finished full game , via digital distribution when it ' s released . also access to the private discussion forums and access to developer blogs .\nthe finished full game , via digital distribution when it ' s released . access to the private discussion forums and access to developer blogs .\na unit patch for the game ' s military unit , suitable for wear on your tactical vest . you know you have a tactical vest , for when the zombies come .\naccess to the silver community level , where you will be able to vote on weapons , locations , and features to be included in the game . includes all previous rewards .\nyour name in a special\nkickstarter supporters\nsection of the credits . includes all previous rewards .\na pc cd copy of the game , drm free , along with a t - shirt with the game logo on it . all previous rewards included .\naccess to the gold community level , where you will be able to submit game content to be included in the final game if approved , along with credit for the content .\na collectors edition boxed set of the pc cd version of the game , including a set of dog tags with the unit logo on them , and an art book from the game . includes all previous rewards .\na military unit challenge coin with the insignia of the team on it . includes all previous rewards .\na dvd of the soundtrack of the game including all music tracks , signed by the composer . includes all previous rewards .\noriginal poster of the cover of the game ( shipping is free in the u . s . , $ 10 shipping internationally ) . special thanks in the credits . includes all previous rewards .\nget an in - game badge on your player model showing that you supported the project ! includes all previous rewards .\naccess to the platinum level community , where you will be able to participate in conference calls with dev team members to express your ideas . includes all previous rewards .\nget your face in the game , on one of the team members , and have them named after you . includes all previous rewards .\ntour the dev studio and go on a shooting trip with dev team members for an afternoon , shooting a range of different guns , including full - auto fun ( must be able to travel to seattle , wa ) ! includes all previous rewards .\nchristian allen , the creative director of the game , will fly to your hometown to host a lan party for you and your friends . lower 48 states only . includes all previous rewards .\n\u00a9 valve corporation . all rights reserved . all trademarks are property of their respective owners in the us and other countries .\nthat ' s a bit harsh ! i was very disappointed with tdrs after buying it day one . and even after the updates it left a lot to be desired . the price point for early access on this is so low that i ' m considering taking a punt on it even after my tdrs experience in the hope that it will be a lot better . just hoping it has controller support or if not planned in the future as i much prefer to game that way .\nyes , the others got a giant banana where the sun doesn ' t shine , tho .\nme and tons of other people spent money for that gigantic crap that is takedown and now you have the face to make another game . i don ' t care if you lost the rights or whatever , you should give everyone who throw money in the bin with that takedown crap\nbut nooope , you said\nsorry\nand everything is fine . . . lol . if someone is happy this way , good for him . they probably bought this game their parent ' s money , but i didn ' t .\na\nsorry\nand a video with a sad face doesn ' t fn fix anything .\nyou think this game is bad ? no it isnt . if you are to poor to pay 7 . 99 , go get a job\ni payed 57nok to get into the ea , thats a medium priced frozen pizza in norway . or two 1 . 5 liters of coke . or about 30 minutes of parking in oslo .\ni ' m still blown away at how few people understand the publisher / developer business concept . when you are developing a game for a publisher they call the shots . they will release it whenever they want in whatever state they feel . takedown was a very solid core game that was finacially dropped by the publisher in an alpha state . the people who screwed us over also screwed over the developers .\nwe discussed offering a discount to td purchasers , but steam does not allow you to offer a discount for owners of games from other publishers . for example , us and takedown or something like assassins creed .\nthere had to be a way to offer people a key or coupon after it ' s been verified they own takedown in steam . not saying $ 7 . 99 is a huge deal . . . but if owners of takedown got if for say $ 4 . 99 . . . it might have been an easier pill for them to swallow .\ni agree that something should have been done . . . but i wont harp about it . that said . . . i don ' t think they need to\nhide their face\n. that ' s ridiculous . war z devs . . . they need to hide themselves away , change their names , get new ip ' s , etc . anything so people wont know it ' s them .\nalso , i ' m a customer too , i don ' t understand why\nearly backers\nget the game for free and the others don ' t .\noffer it from your website . make a way for your website to check if a certain steam account has the game and then bind the game copy to it , like fdev did . solved . . .\nit ' s not even a lot to ask , since lots of people got the game for free , but every customer got fd up with takedown .\nfirst off if you don ' t want to buy it for $ 7 . 99 then don ' t but stop whining about getting it free . i know as a owner of tdrs i receieved 4 extra copies for my troubles . i paid 14 . 99 for 5 copies basically 2 . 99 each . i have 30 + hours tracked in steam on the game and countless that didn ' t get tracked . let ' s just us the 30 number . i spent . 099 + cents for the game . yes less than 10 f - ing cents per hour to play it . that is less than a damn happy meal @ mickey d ' s . and we had fun playing it . holy sh * t how can that be ? ! ? anyways . if you bought the game you received free copies of tdrs as well so stop whining . don ' t want to support it and take a chance @ $ 7 . 99 then don ' t . but stop acting like you spent serious money on the game because we know better .\nworking around\nsteam policies is a no - go . they will remove the game . just like they recently did with a few titles that were\nworking around\ntheir policies . some back end workaround is specifically forbidden by steam . do you really think that we wouldn ' t just bite the bullet and say\nsure , td buyers get 30 % of our $ 7 . 99 price point\nto get he positive press like we did when we gave the td ks ' ers free copied ? but we are not allowed . if we could do that it might move an extra 100k units . that would be a win for us and make us net $ $ . we simply can ' t .\nyou made a deal with 505 games , allowing them to publish your game , so it ' s your fault . and don ' t tell us you gain nothing from it , otherwise , there wouldn ' t be a deal in the first place .\nsteam data is available for everyone . it ' s 226 , 716 \u00b1 12 , 093 copies of red sabre .\n$ 200 , 000 will bring takedown to alpha . private investors are lined up , but unsure of the market for an old - school tac shooter . a successful kickstarter campaign will convince them that this is a viable market . along with their investment , pre - sales of the game ( a $ 15 kickstarter pledge is a significant discount on the final game price ) will also contribute to completion of the project . kickstarters will have access to a closed alpha .\nwithout knowing any of the details of the publishing agreement they had this is all guess work , but this is exactly how a lot of publishers and labels work in many other industries . did you know most musicians have to pay for recording time in a studio for example ? labels provide the upfront cost but it ends up coming out of their paychecks . look up what courtney love said about making $ 1 million for a record to see what i ' m talking about .\nhell , book publishers are the same way . authors are given an advance so they have some money before a book is finished , but that also gets paid back out of sales of the book ( sometimes with interest ) .\nnote : this is only to be used to report spam , advertising , and problematic ( harassment , fighting , or rude ) posts .\ntakedown is a thinking - person\u2019s shooter ; brutal , hardcore and deadly - like the real thing . not for the faint hearted , takedown requires you to bring your ' a ' game - fps fans looking for an ultra hardcore experience only need apply !\n- 43 % of the 16 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive .\n- 38 % of the 3 , 326 user reviews for this game are positive .\nsign in to see reasons why you may or may not like this based on your games , friends , and curators you follow .\nthe player that takes things slow , aims carefully , and plans their moves right will overcome the player who runs in with guns blazing . close - quarters battle brings the fight inside , as you would see swat teams or sof units taking down small numbers of dangerous adversaries . non - linear environments allow for multiple routes and tactics and add replayability .\nthis game focuses on realistic weapons modeling , squad based play , in a close - quarters battle setting . to succeed in this game you need to take things slow , study your environment , and execute flawlessly . if you get shot , there are consequences . you won\u2019t be hiding behind a wall waiting for your health to regenerate . if a team member goes down , you will have to assess the situation and reallocate team members if necessary to complete the mission . don\u2019t expect all of the tools and plans to be forced fed to you \u2013 it is up to the player to ensure their team is equipped and ready for the tasks at hand . with features such as realistic bullet penetration , accuracy , and recoil , choosing the proper weapons , ammunition , armor , and gear for the mission is up to you , so choose carefully .\ngameplay modes include single player , co - op , and competitive multiplayer . if you are a fan of old school shooters where thinking meant more than running and gunning or perks , or if you are just looking for something different in your shooter games experience , this is the game for you .\nfight smart in deadly , close quarters combat \u2013 players must think and move tactically , stay alert , watch , listen and choose wisely while setting up their squad for the perfect shot .\ntackle engagements that are different every time \u2013 nonlinear maps allow for multiple tactics and approaches to both attack and defense . gamers must choose their gear to best execute strategy .\nout think the enemy \u2013 gamers need to work closely and communicate well with their team to not only attack the enemy but to coordinate to secure multiple objectives .\nto view reviews within a date range , please click and drag a selection on a graph above or click on a specific bar .\nwhen enabled , will sort reviews by new helpfulness score . read more about it in the blog post .\nyou can use this widget - maker to generate a bit of html that can be embedded in your website to easily allow customers to purchase this game on steam .\nthere is more than one way to buy this game . please select a specific package to create a widget for :\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\nepsilon is a hybrid stealth - action near - future tactical shooter where pre - planning and commanding your squad is essential for survival . through high intensity kinetic operations , epsilon is the unit tasked by unipol to counter eastern european militias engaged in human trafficking .\nget instant access and start playing ; get involved with this game as it develops .\nthis early access game is not complete and may or may not change further . if you are not excited to play this game in its current state , then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development .\n\u201cjoining epsilon early access is a chance to experience the game as it evolves throughout its development process . be aware that our early access offer is a representation of our core pillars , and the framework we have created around them . it is a work in progress and therefore contains a variety of bugs . we strongly advise you not to buy and play the game at this stage unless you clearly understand what early access means and are interested in participating in the ongoing development cycle .\nby self - publishing on ea , we hope to keep our small team independent and not rely on a publisher . we have self - funded to this point , and hope to avoid the distraction of a crowdfunding campaign to focus on game development .\nby joining us in early access , you will have a chance to see the game grow and change , with your feedback integral to that process .\npercentages are based on current game state estimates , not indicative of content numbers .\n\u201cwe want to ensure that our players have the best experience possible on launch , so we want to take our time during early access to incorporate player feedback , work out any bugs , and adjust and expand features . we anticipate a full release within a year or so . \u201d\n\u201cepsilon will continue to grow and evolve throughout development , and features will be refined and adjusted based on player feedback . players can look forward to exciting content , such as : co - op , multiplayer , multiple squads , increasing ability and orders available to squad ai , and an expanding library of maps , missions , weapons , gadgets , game modes and player abilities . \u201d\n\u201ccurrently in early access there are 2 fully playable maps , both setup in story & elimination modes , a core set of weapons and abilities , per - 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proofed yacht the uss potomac on two of the greatest diplomatic missions of wwii .\nthe soviet air force\u2019s ilyushin il - 2 \u201cstorm bird\u201d took a heavy toll in german armor on the eastern front .\nthe author , a rifleman in \u201clove\u201d company , 399th infantry regiment , 100th infantry division , recalls brutal winter combat on the french - german border .\n, a squad - based tactical shooter influenced by current events and available to dig into via early access .\nwe compare the decade\u2019s top military games in this 60 - page free issue . get your copy of warfare history network \u2019s free special report , the decade\u2019s best military games\nthe gadgets and weapons available in epsilon so far run the gamut , and most will be familiar to those well versed in squad - based shooting . stuff like cameras that can slide under doors for a sneaky peek at enemies , unmanned weapons that can be operated remotely , and other gadgets significantly expand tactical options . of course , it\u2019s crucial to go into a mission knowing what you\u2019ll need and how you plan on succeeding , and that\u2019s where premission planning comes into play . players can use digital maps to coordinate their squad and note enemy positions , preparing in advance for any possibilities that may arise . if you end up halfway through a mission before realizing your plan isn\u2019t going to work , you can always ditch it and switch things up accordingly .\nepsilon \u2019s story touches on matters like the ongoing eastern european crisis , the current state of america , and more . dr . stacy cecchet , seattle university\u2019s adjunct professor of criminal justice , has served as an adviser on the subject matter throughout the development process , so it should be interesting to see what future story missions come out of the collaboration . at the moment it\u2019s a good time to give epsilon a spin , because while the kinks are still being worked out on a regular basis , those who try it out now can get in before the price rises incrementally leading up to the game\u2019s full launch in early 2016 .\nregister now to gain access to all of our features . once registered and logged in , you will be able to contribute to this site by submitting your own content or replying to existing content . you ' ll be able to customize your profile , receive reputation points as a reward for submitting content , while also communicating with other members via your own private inbox , plus much more ! this message will be removed once you have signed in .\noriginally conceived by mustafa\nmoose\nthamer at a three - day brainstorming retreat with clancy , rainbow six was designed explicitly to eschew the twitch - based gameplay of the era ' s quake clones . based on the real - life exploits of the fbi ' s hostage rescue team , this was to be a game where you could bleed out from a single bullet wound . reflexes would rarely play a role in victory . instead , success would come from careful operations , selection of ordnance , and the planning stage , a pre - battle strategizing session that let you lay out the positions and pathing of your computer - controlled operatives . it was too robust a design to stay merely in the realm of hostage rescue , and eventually grew to encompass a variety of counter - terrorist activities .\nit wasn ' t easy getting there , though .\nwe were trying to make four games simultaneously and had completely underestimated the workload ,\nupton explains .\nas the schedule started slipping we went into permanent crunch . frank boosman , our head of production and one of the principal founders , was let go halfway through production . i pretty much expected the whole thing to implode at any moment .\nhowever , at the same time , the excitement level on the team for rainbow six was steadily growing . i remember one great moment where we were testing multiplayer and two players walked into a room and started blasting away , completely missing each other . then one of them held still , waited for his targeting reticle to settle , and got a one - shot kill with a perfect headshot . that was when we knew we had a completely different shooter experience on our hands .\nstuart white , currently the senior producer on ghost recon : future soldier , was a tech support representative at red storm at the time . he , too , remembers these last incredible moments when rainbow six came together .\ni ' ve said it before , i ' ll say it again ,\nhe told us .\nit was an experience unlike anything else .\nthe hard work and impossible hours paid off . the result was a brutally challenging yet remarkably playable\nthinking man ' s shooter\nthat was leagues ahead of the other\nrealistic\nmilitary games of the ' 90s .\nto this day i still haven ' t seen anything like it ,\nwhite notes ,\nas far as a combination of action and strategy . it allowed the player who was really into just action to have an experience that they wanted . or , if you wanted to be a strategy guy , you could actually sit there for like two hours and make these detailed plans with go codes .\nwith two disparate groups of players enamored , red storm was secure , and tom clancy ' s gaming legacy was born .\nneat article . if we were an experienced dev team back then r6 never would have gotten made . it was that inexperience and drive to suceed that made it all work . we didn ' t know any better . the absolute best times of my life .\nthis\nrumor\nabout selling to ubi to get on consoles wasn ' t correct . the reason we sold was because we had mere months of money in the bank due to spending it on projects that didn ' t sell . rse most likely would have gone under otherwise .\nit was nice but they don ' t really acknowledge how the gameplay shift was bad . they even said that vegas was a much needed change to the series . i stopped reading there .\nthe sum of all fears actually sold ok and made some money . but that was due more to it ' s low dev budget than actual sales . plus we might have gotten a bit of kickback from paramount on it , not sure .\nthe non sellers were dominant species , force 21 , shadow watch and politika . those all had full size dev teams and budgets . one of the biggest money suck early on was putting the mini discs in the politika paperback books . that was expensive and wasted a lot of money for no gain . the article gives a hint about who ' s sole idea that was .\nit ' s funny , but there are so many internal issues and forces that make companies do things that the general public has no idea about . there were other attempts to buy rse for much more , but the powers that be held out for more . . . . . with those ultimately losing interest . in the end it was go with ubi ( who got us at a complete steal ) or risk drying up and going away .\njust remember - before vegas , everyone had to suffer through lockdown . by that point , it did need a change . as standalone games , i happen to like the rainbow six : vegas games very much . they ' re just not rogue spear .\njust a point of reality . gr2 was not originally designed purely to be an xbox title . it was originally pc . then the focus was turned to xbox , and then pc was cancelled .\ni was involved in quite a few of these titles , and ign didnt bother to ask me anything . not surprised . this is a pr piece .\n# # # # # # it and # # # # # # ign .\ni agree that vegas 1 / 2 were okay for what they were and lockdown was even worse , but the correct thing to do was to make a raven shield sequel .\nthe rainbow 6 patriots video at the top of the page seemed like a dead giveaway that they had the intention of advertising for ubisoft .\ni left after all the gr pc mission packs were out and before gr2 got underway . then i came back and did some contracting with rse on some of the gr2 stuff ( simply an art monkey only ) so from gr2 on christian knows the ins and outs .\nyeah , ign did all kinds of pr stuff for ubisoft right before future soldier . they also did this .\nwhen gr2 came out i thought it was odd that they would target exclusively for consoles , as well as downgrade to a teen rating . even so , the teen rating arguably made the game harder - since there was no blood , you were never really sure if a tango was down for good .\njust another reminder to be very sceptical about these so called big game sites . most of them live off the ads from the games they review and are afraid to be / or are honest / biased / fanboy in fear of not being invited to the next press event etc ."]}
{"id": 54914, "summary": [{"text": "stonewall miner llc was a company which planned the first retirement community for gays and lesbians in boston history .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "in february 2011 it filed for bankruptcy before breaking ground . ", "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 - 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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"]}
{"id": 54916, "summary": [{"text": "farrells is an architecture and urban design firm founded by british architect-planner terry farrell with offices in london , hong kong , and shanghai .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "the firm has won numerous awards for their characteristic mixed-use schemes , transit-oriented development , contextual urban placemaking , and cultural buildings . ", "topic": 5}], "title": "farrells", "paragraphs": ["farrells won the design competition for a new headquarters for hong kong\u2019s public broadcaster .\nfarrells ( london ) llp has achieved compliance against the uk government\u2019s bim level 2 standard .\nthe 35 - acre site at royal albert dock is set to be transformed by farrells .\nhis other responsibilities include internal audits within the practice to add value and implement farrells procedures .\na born and bred londoner , harry was adopted from the battersea dogs & cats home by farrells partner neil bennett in 2005 and soon joined the farrells team as the office mascot .\nbefore farrells , hattie was at savills , piquing her interest in the built environment industry .\nthe point was the first building completed at paddington basin as part of farrells\u2019 1996 masterplan .\nsince joining farrells in 2017 , victoria has helped with a variety of hong kong projects .\neva joined farrells in 2016 as an architect . she works on royal albert dock office development .\nfarrells big picture thought leadership thinking about surface access to airports lead gatwick to commission farrells in 2012 to support their overall advocacy for a second runway at gatwick , and a transformation of the airport .\nkier joined farrells in 2016 as a project architect . during his time at farrells he has been working as project architect for three residential towers within a large mixed - used masterplan in canary wharf .\nother farrells projects we ' ve featured include the 442 - metre kingkey 100 skyscraper in shenzhen and a proposal to convert london ' s battersea power station into a park \u2013 see all architecture by farrells .\nedward joined farrells in 2016 as an architectural assistant having studied at newcastle university . having worked on a variety of both architectural & urban design projects at farrells edward has now moved into a business development role .\nin 1570 , however , the o\u2019farrells submitted to queen elizabeth i and annaly became the county of longford .\nadi joined farrells in 2017 as our payroll & hr administrator , her role involves maintaining and enhances the farrells human resources by planning , implementing , and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies , programs , and practices .\nioana joined farrells in may 2017 and has been focused on the london paramount project . prior to joining farrells , ioana worked as an urban designer and planner in both the public and private sector in bucharest , romania .\nfarrells completed a \u00a37 million key worker housing scheme in hammersmith and is masterplanning the \u00a31 billion northern gateway development .\nryan joined farrells as an architectural assistant in may 2017 and is currently working on the horizon building in ilford .\nsince 2014 , sandy has welcomed guests to farrells\u2019 hong kong office and provided administrative support to the architectural team .\nif your last name is farrell , or you have links to farrells in your family tree , then you could be of help to local writer , anna delaney , who is currently working on a project entitled \u2018finding the farrells\u2019 .\nthe one excellence master plan by tfp farrells places renewed focus on the pedestrian realm and the quality of public spaces .\nfarrells vision for old oak common is focused on the unparalleled level of accessibility this potential \u2018super hub\u2019 interchange will have .\nfarrells designed the new police officers\u2019 club in causeway bay , an important reprovisioning work for the shatin to central link .\nfarrells eco - development will be part of a long - lasting and holistic plan for the whole of bicester town .\narchitecture studio farrells have been honoured with an nec award for their delivery of a waterfront swimming pool in hong kong .\nameeka joined farrells in january 2017 as an architectural assistant , after graduating with a ba honors in architecture from kingston university . in her time at farrells , she has worked on several projects , and is currently working on the cumbria vision .\nfarrells will deliver their masterplan in late summer following an in - depth consultation process throughout the university and wider city region .\njonathan joined farrells in 2016 as an architectural assistant having completed his m . arch at curtin university , australia in 2014 .\nfarrells have achieved planning and listed building consent with our sensitive design for the refurbishment of the grade ii listed pantechnicon building .\nfarrells collaborated with samoo architects to deliver two key stations of the new doha metro in qatar \u2013 msheireb and education city stations .\nedwin joined farrells in 2011 following his undergraduate degree at newcastle university and having spent a year in a small architectural practice specialising in interior refurbishments . he continued to work at farrells during his masters at westminster university and his part 3 studies at london metropolitan university .\nhaving laid out the masterplan for shanghai shipyard , farrells are now delivering the vision for this strategically significant site along the huangpu river .\npamela is the finance partner at farrells , joining the business in 2010 to manage the strategic and operational financial plans of the practice .\napart from his architectural interests , joshua is passionate about drawing , exercise and fitness . he also plays for the farrells football team .\nrecent work with farrells includes the thames gateway , the campaign for \u2018urban greening\u2019 , and holistic sustainable planning of the uk\u2019s transport infrastructure .\nfarrells are award winning architect planners with offices in london , hong kong and shanghai . current projects include residential and mixed use schemes for\nfarrells has proposed a series of low - level bridges over the river thames to help stimulate water - side development in east london . more\nhis work with farrells includes the thames gateway , the campaign for \u2018urban greening\u2019 , and for holistic sustainable planning of the uk\u2019s transport infrastructure .\nmafalda joined farrells in 2016 as a visualiser , working on our skylines village proposal at the beginning and on many other projects since then .\nthe 35 - acre site at royal albert dock is set to be transformed by farrells , into a gateway for asian and chinese business .\nat farrells he is currently working as part of the royal albert docks team on the production of construction information as work begins on site .\njames joined farrells in 2011 as a 3d visualisation specialist and is responsible for overseeing all visualisation material undertaken both in - house and externally .\na new scheme by farrells for dolphin living comprising 29 apartments , 14 of which are affordable , completed in gorleston street , hammersmith and fulham .\nfarrells , together with galliford try partnerships , has been appointed by ealing council to work on the regeneration of perceval house , the council\u2019s headquarters .\ndezeenwire : the kingkey finance tower by architects farrells , the tallest tower in shenzhen , china , topped out today . more details below . more\nprior to joining farrells , ameeka has spent time working in other aspects of the architectural world , most recently gaining experience as a model maker .\nfarrells designed the largest stop on the lantau airport railway line , kowloon station , which serves both the tung chung line and the airport express .\nsince joining farrells , david has been working on the high - profile bim project m + museum in west kowloon cultural district , hong kong .\nnira joined the farrells finance team in may 2014 as an accounts assistant . she is currently studying towards an acca qualification , and her role at farrells is giving her broad experience of financial management , audit preparation , hr and payroll which supports her studies . outside of farrells she runs candy buffett table decoration for parties ( check out her facebook page creative candy by nira ) , and enjoys yoga , badminton and spending time with her family .\nmavis joined farrells in 2014 . she provides support to the team delivering the m + museum for visual culture in hong kong\u2019s west kowloon cultural district .\nleading international architect farrells has confirmed it has made a handful of redundancies at its london office in the face of \u2018economic and political uncertainty\u2019 in the uk .\nmartim is a portuguese architect and joined farrells in 2016 . he works mainly on residential building projects with small adjacent facilities as convoys wharf and chelsea waterfront .\ntrine joined farrells in 2015 as an architectural assistant , working on numerous projects since then , including the redevelopment of earls court and several interior design projects .\nbritish firm farrells has carved a large opening into the zinc - clad roof of its swimming pool complex in hong kong to offer outdoor bathers bay views . more\nfarrells consented masterplan for deptford will transform an inaccessible site , creating a new waterfront , with cultural and commercial amenities , along with a high quality residential environment .\nfarrells have been involved with masterplanning the thames gateway for two decades , believing passionately in the potential east london and the estuary have to accommodate london\u2019s future growth .\nat farrells , alessandra is involved in several mixed use retail driven schemes across london with the mission to create value and opportunities on challenging sites featuring heritage buildings .\nshevaughn is a partner at farrells whose vast development experience and construction knowledge support her in the position of overseeing all technical and delivery aspects for the london office .\nthe university have set a high bar for carbon savings and sustainability . accordingly , farrells invited buro happold into the project by for their expertise in environmental engineering . buro happold will analyse the environmental performance and regulatory compliance of the existing building stock , enabling farrells to ensure that sustainable principles form the basis of the masterplan strategy .\nhere are some photographs of the 442 - metre kingkey 100 skyscraper designed by architects farrells , currently the tallest building in shenzhen and tenth tallest in the world . more\ngrace joined farrells as an architectural assistant in august 2017 , having just graduated from the university of sheffield with an undergraduate degree in architecture . grace has worked on a variety of projects during her time at farrells , primarily as part of the urban design team and is currently working on the 150ha site masterplan for manchester\u2019s \u2018northern gateway\u2019 .\nbefore farrells , martim has worked with the practice on many public and private projects but also on development of bim levels and coordination of different teams , in portugal and uk .\nluc\u00eda joined farrells in february 2014 and she has worked since on a wide range of different projects , from masterplan developments like old oak common to the refurbishment of the pantechnicon .\nat farrells , joshua is assigned to the kowloon east regional police headquarters , a major hong kong government project that is pioneering the use of bim throughout the project life cycle .\nmany of the o ' farrells of annaly took an active part in irish resistance to english aggression . one of the o ' farrells of annaly , ceadagh o ' ferrall was killed at the battle of the boyne in 1691 , and three of his sons distinguished themselves as officers of the irish brigades in france , where some of the family settled in picardy .\nfoteini joined farrells in january 2017 . since joining the practice she has worked on residential and office projects such as dulwich hamlet football club , colliers wood and building c , brentford .\nmore than 300 acres of land north of victoria station , through the neighbourhoods of new cross , lower irk valley and collyhurst will be developed on as per a masterplan from farrells .\nkaterina is an urban designer and architect with more than 8 years of international work experience . being part of the farrells team , katerina is leading large scale masterplans and public realm studies , such as gatwick airport masterplan and the london resort . before joining farrells , she worked at transport for london as an urban designer for projects associated with major road schemes in london .\nthe farrells team will also advise the university of leicester on their forward strategic planning , looking at how the aspirations of the university can be accommodated in and around its central city campus .\nalec joined farrells in 2014 , having completed his m . arch at newcastle university and the national university of singapore , where his work focused upon \u2018off the grid\u2019 housing in tropical environments .\nmiruna is part the royal mint gardens team at farrells , working on the production of the detailed design packages and interior fit out coordination . this culminated in successfully completing stage 4 documentation .\nsince joining us in 2013 , katty has been invaluable in providing administrative support to the farrells hong kong office , helping senior staff with a variety of projects and making business travel arrangements .\nnotable projects include charing cross , whilst senior associate at farrells , as well as vodafone hq , mintel hq , bungalow 8 , the lansdowne club , plane food and the bronze house .\nmacdonnell ( 10 people ) , farrells ( 17 ) . o ' hagans ( 6 ) , macelvay ( 5 ) , knowlan ( 5 ) , quinn ( 4 ) , mackay ( 4 )\nsince joining farrells magnus has worked on completing interior fit - out packages for mixed - use residential development royal mint gardens , and is currently working with an early stage residential scheme in east london .\nnews : architecture firm farrells has won a competition to masterplan two major commercial sites in the growing qianhai special economic zone in shenzhen , china , with plans that include a 320 - metre skyscraper . more\ndan joined farrells in 2012 as a model maker , creating master planning and architectural development models . in spring 2014 dan was promoted to senior model maker , and is directing and supervising the model shop .\ngiulia joined farrells in 2017 as an urban design assistant after completing the \u201cinternational architectural regeneration and development\u201d master course ( ma iard ) at the school of architecture of the oxford brookes university ( uk ) .\nsince joining farrells , sophie has been part of the external design and cladding team for the royal mint gardens project , a complex residential scheme located on a busy infrastructural network close to the tower of london .\nsince joining farrells in 2016 , victor\u2019s exceptional understanding of bim technologies , architectural visualisation and digital design processes has made him a key member on projects including evergrande ifc and most recently the kowloon east regional police headquarters .\nhaving missed the city of opportunities she returned to london to join farrells . as well as practicing yoga and swimming weekly , she loves exploring london\u2019s delights , absorbing all aspects of its art , design and architecture .\njanice joined farrells after completing her master\u2019s degree . as an architectural designer , janice has participated in a masterplanning design competition and is currently part of the team working on a mixed - use development in qianhai , shenzhen .\nat farrells , donika is part of the convoys wharf team , currently working on the developed design of the first residential project and its planning application , as part of the approved grand masterplan scheme in deptford , london .\nbeing a part of farrells team , daria is working on barking wharf masterplan , developing the vision for outstanding riverside land in barking . she holds a master degree in international architectural regeneration and development from oxford brookes university .\nfarrells\u2019 process will seek to enable the university\u2019s aims to grow student numbers and achieve a sustainable , energy efficient campus environment . initially , a detailed college by college space and usage analysis will result in strategic proposals for achievable increases in the efficiency of space use on campus , with potential solutions ranging from changes in timetabling to new forms of accommodation . using the results of this analysis , farrells will then look at transforming the public realm of the campus . the project will be led by farrells partner neil bennett , an expert in the higher education sector who has previously led masterplanning projects for many universities including oxford , dundee and manchester . neil says of the project :\ndonika joined the farrells team in 2016 . she graduated from the architectural association school of architecture with her thesis \u201csensational landscapes of datascenarios\u201c , where she explores an architecture for our heightened senses based on ever - changing environmental elements .\nlaura joined farrells in 2015 as an architectural assistant looking to experience a larger team dynamic . since then , she has worked on numerous projects , from masterplanning bids to the coordination of detailed design packages at royal mint gardens .\na farrells spokesperson said : \u2018towards the end of 2015 a number of our projects in the capital paused in the face of economic and political uncertainty , chiefly driven by the london mayoral elections and the outcome of the eu referendum .\noleg joined farrells in 2014 after earning his undergraduate degree from the university of newcastle school of architecture . in 2017 , he completed his part ii studies at the sir john cass faculty of art , architecture and design in london .\na recreation club for senior police officials in hong kong has been demolished to make way for a new facility designed by tfp farrells . the scheme is part of a wider multi billion - dollar infrastructure project linking hong kong island and\nmax farrell , partner , is leading the review at farrells . max has a background in public affairs and public relations . he has an ma in urban and regional planning from the university of westminster and is a member of the academy of urbanism . at farrells his role includes liaison with local and national government on high speed rail and aviation strategy as well as proposals for a new transport \u2018super hub\u2019 at old oak common where hs2 meets crossrail in west london .\neirini joined farrells in 2016 as an architect . she has worked on mixed - use projects including the skylines development on the isle of dogs and the castle green regeneration in barking . she is currently working on the euston station masterplan .\nkezf , document controller , joined farrells in august 2014 . he is responsible for maintaining company documentation in the hong kong office including the packages for the west kowloon cultural district authority . his hobbies include travel , music , and reading .\nin designing the master plan for one excellence in qianhai , china , tfp farrells have looked to improve upon similar typologies in the us and the uk , with their greatest innovation being the renewed attention given to pedestrian traffic and public spaces .\nfarrells has unveiled new images of a conceptual new town called \u201cnam tong\u201d in eastern hong kong . in light of rising population and a scarcity of land , the nam tong proposal is intended as a means for hong kong to grow sustainably .\nthe farrells are a scotch - irish family living in appalachia ( kentucky , to be specific ) , and outsiders follows what happens to them when coal companies want their home for its resources . what really sets the family apart is that they live totally off the grid , far removed from the towns down the mountain . there is a certain air of mythology surrounding this community that seems out of place in the modern world , because that ' s exactly what the farrells are .\nwhile the actual plot the farrells find themselves in on outsiders emphasizes the freedoms it is granted as a fictional tv series , the cast and creator ' s own research and inspiration should add a richness and authenticity to the world they inhabit .\nfarrells , which has offices in london , hong kong and shanghai , is creating the masterplan for the \u00a31 billion development , which will comprise around 230 , 000 square metres of office space as well as shops , apartments and leisure facilities .\nmanuel joined farrells in 2014 after graduating as an architect in spain in 2012 , working on different projects including the redevelopment of earls court and chelsea waterfront project . also he worked for a while on different proposals for the point in paddington .\n1 . farrells is a firm of internationally recognised architects and urban designers with offices in london , edinburgh and hong kong . the company is renowned for its expertise in architecture , urban design and planning . for more information you can visit urltoken .\nthe nec judges cited the kennedy town swimming pool project for the \u201cexcellent time management and delivery\u201d demonstrated by the development team , and the effective working relationship between the hong kong government , the mtr corporation , engineering firm paul y construction and farrells .\nglobal architecture firm farrells \u2013 led by sir terry farrell \u2013 are behind the masterplan for the upcoming london paramount resort , coming in 2020 . speaking to clad , a representative for london resorts company holdings ( lrch ) , which is behind the \u00a32bn\ndezeenwire : work is nearing completion on the 442m kingkey finance tower in shenzhen - the eighth - tallest building in the world . designed by farrells , the building is also the tallest ever by a british architect . more info and images below . more\nsince joining farrells in 2016 , king is has worked on the kowloon east regional police headquarters . he graduated from birmingham polytechnic in 1992 and became an arb registered architect in hong kong in 1999 . he is also a member of hkia and riba .\nfarrells director stefan krummeck said :\nan integrated team approach was adopted amongst to ensure thorough understanding of the common objectives for time , cost , quality , safety and community expectations for project delivery . this teamwork was integral to the project\u2019s success . \u201d\nfarrells director stefan krummeck told clad :\nan integrated team approach was adopted amongst to ensure thorough understanding of the common objectives for time , cost , quality , safety and community expectations for project delivery . this teamwork was integral to the project\u2019s success . \u201d\nsince joining farrells in 2013 , tolis has worked on projects including the west kowloon cultural district and m + museum in hong kong , sung wong toi station in hong kong , one excellence qianhai in shenzhen , and most recently the kowloon east regional police headquarters .\nhis longtime interest in materiality and building envelope design is currently taking shape on the construction of a unique facade for the m + museum in the west kowloon cultural district , where he leads farrells\u2019 facade team and collaborates with joint venture partners herzog and de meuron .\nben comes from a background in urban planning and has long been passionate about cities , communities , and transportation . prior to joining farrells he worked as a planning assistant at griffiths - muecke associates and as a research assistant at the chinese university\u2019s school of architecture .\n\u201ci welcome anyone with an interesting farrell story to tell . although i\u2019m sure i will be kept busy with local farrell family stories , there were also many thousands of farrells who left longford to a life abroad , in search of greener pastures , so to speak .\nduncan has worked with farrells since 1987 and has over 30 years\u2019 experience on a wide range of projects , from a detailed involvement with the design and implementation of the mi6 headquarters building at vauxhall cross through to complex masterplans such as earls court and royal albert docks .\nas sir terry\u2019s executive assistant , emma\u2019s role has evolved over the last fifteen years to play a central role in the office\u2019s publications and archival resources . previously working in the music industry , emma brings creativity and flair to all her projects and her farrells knowledge is unsurpassable .\n\u2018finding the farrells\u2019 invites families both at home in ireland and around the world to share their family stories , which will be gathered together and printed in a collection of books - the first of which will be launched in july 2018 , during the farrell clan rally in longford .\nsangsoo joined farrells in 2007 as a key member to deliver the peninsula place project , a new office building in greenwich peninsula , where he has played a key role in the detailed design to completion of the project . he was in charge of various external & internal packages .\nlisa joined farrells in october 2017 to establish the new manchester office and is working on the northern gateway masterplan . she is an enthusiastic architect with experience of delivering projects from feasibility through planning to construction with a focus on buildability , whilst remaining true to the original design concept .\nadriyana joined farrells in 2013 as an architectural assistant and has worked on projects such as earl\u2019s court and lots road . she enjoys being involved in the project coordination within the project design team . currently , she is doing her master\u2019s degree in architecture at the university of westminster .\nas a visualiser at farrells , oleg has worked on nearly all the projects in the office , ranging from large - scale masterplans to residential developments . apart from his strong digital skills , he is also talented at hand - drawing and is always working on a new illustration .\noutside of farrells , grace enjoys snowboarding and playing basketball ( no choice when you\u2019re 6 - foot - tall ! ) , having captained the university team during her final year at sheffield . she ventured down from the north after graduating and is so far really enjoying the london lifestyle .\nsince joining farrells in 2015 , wesley has been responsible for the design of qianhai financial centre in shenzhen , a mixed - use development at the heart of a new special economic zone . as a key member of the design team , he has overseen design development from concept to construction .\nthe o ' farrells were lords of annaly near longford and their chief , known as lord of annaly , resided at longphuirt ui fearghaill ( o ' farrell ' s fortress ) from which the name of county longford derives . the o ' farrell sept was so important that much space is accorded to them in the\nannals of the four masters\n. there were two main branches of the o ' farrells , the chiefs who were referred to as o ' farrell boy from\nbuidhe\nmeaning yellow or golden , and o ' farrell bane from\nb\u00e1n\nmeaning fair or white .\nkwok - wai is a senior architectural technician at farrells with more than 40 years of experience in the field of architectural drawings and documentation . he is well - versed in local building control and statutory compliance and holds expert knowledge of the preparation and co - ordination of government submissions and working drawings .\nannie holds a beng ( hons ) architecture degree from the university of liverpool , uk and xi\u2019an jiaotong - liverpool university , china . she is taking her second year out , having previously worked at the farrells shanghai office for more than a year . annie has now joined the hong kong office .\nbefore joining farrells , simon had practised over 17 years and realised many buildings in the uk and far east . as lead designer or project architect , he had delivered a wide spectrum of culture , health care and residential projects including the award - winning shanghai science museum and london canning town regeneration .\noutsiders & apos ; off - the - grid tribe , the farrells \u2014 led by big foster ( david morse ) \u2014 aren & apos ; t being pushed off their land by the government for hipster real estate , but for coal . the clan has been squatting for decades , living off the land .\nmagnus joined farrells in 2016 as an architectural assistant after graduating with a b . arch . from university of westminster , where he was awarded an achievement award for his second year marks . he has an interest in housing policies and social housing and focused his final year at university on gentrification and class segregation .\nthe site chosen for the pool was a derelict car park on a patch of reclaimed land , with an uninterrupted sea view . farrells were commissioned to create a memorable landmark surrounded by landscaping , trees and green walls to revive the neighbourhood and attract local residents to keep fit and healthy by using the facility .\nmatthew is a uk registered architect and associate at farrells who graduated from the bartlett school of architecture . he previously worked with zaha hadid architects and has a strong design background with experience of a wide range of project types , both throughout asia and within the uk , including high speed rail stations and supertall skyscrapers .\njanice graduated from the royal college of art with an ma in architecture . her thesis project was well - received and published as a featured article in the prominent dezeen webmagazine . since joining farrells , janice has participated in many projects including the guangzhou museum , hong kong m + museum , and the dubai metro .\ndaly has been working on the design of buildings , urban spaces , and infrastructure in asia since 2010 . since joining farrells\u2019 hong kong office as a bim architectural designer he has been involved with the singapore high - speed rail terminus project as well as the m + museum in hong kong\u2019s west kowloon cultural district .\nedward joined farrells after studying his undergraduate degree at the kent school of architecture where he graduated with first class honours and the humanities rotary prize for distinguished performance . his final year project received a high level of recognition after featuring in the architects journal and being nominated for the prestigious riba president\u2019s medals student award 2016 .\na member of the executive group in london , shevaughn is a central part of the senior management team . leading the farrells delivery group , shevaughn is passionately committed to driving projects from scheme design through to completion , whilst her experience and precise aptitude in problem solving allow her to lead large multi - disciplinary teams .\nbefore joining farrells he worked as an architect at oma rotterdam where he developed his design skills working on various high profile projects worldwide , while as an independent architect he has developed completed projects in europe and asia , covering a broad range of scales and sectors from exhibitions to hospitality , residential , retail , and commercial .\nworking with uk developer stanhope and architects and masterplanners farrells , abp have a commitment to developing a minimum of 600 , 000 square feet in the first phase , with strong interest for office space already being shown by chinese companies , including some of the country\u2019s top banks . the first occupiers are due to move in in 2017 .\nsince joining farrells he has worked on many high profile architecture and urban design projects including regents place , lots road , peninsula place retail , bicester , st . ermin\u2019s hotel , earls court , nine elms , eagle house and royal mint gardens . he is currently working on a mixed - use development on edgware road in london .\nsince joining farrells in 2016 , helen has worked on office tower common area fit - out in qianhai , shenzhen , china and as well as the kowloon east regional police headquarters in hong kong . she gained a bachelor of arts degree with honours in interior architecture & design at nottingham trent , uk and achieved leed accreditation in 2015 .\nsimon joined farrells in 2014 for the redevelopment of the landmark lots road power station . with a strong portfolio of building delivery , he brings in all his site experience and knowledge and oversees the shell and core construction of the project . he\u2019s a member of the office qa review panel and the practice mentor of london school of architecture .\n\u201cthe university of leicester has already achieved a remarkable degree of growth and development , making it one of britain\u2019s most dynamic universities . farrells big picture thinking work with the university on the masterplan is an opportunity for the university of leicester to reflect , assess and plan its future options in a period of dramatic uncertainty for the higher education sector .\nin her previous roles at aedas and wong and ouyang , crystal gained extensive experience in space planning , interior design , detailed design , tender documentation , government submissions , contract adminstration , project administration , and site coordination . since joining farrells in 2016 , crystal has primarily worked on the kowloon east regional police headquarters for the hong kong government .\nmegan joined farrells in september 2016 , after completing her architectural studies at newcastle university and the university of liverpool . as part of her master of architecture she led in the design and build of a 50m\u00b2 star gazing pavilion and community event space in the heart of northumberland national park , which received a high commendation for the riba macewen award .\nsince joining farrells in 2013 , angeliki has been a key team member on a number of mixed - use developments in china , including the lujiazui financial district in shanghai and the xiamen ifc . in hong kong she has worked on the west kowloon cultural district\u2019s m + museum and recently on the kowloon east regional police headquarters in kai tak .\npiotr joined farrells in 2016 as an architect . he has worked on royal mint gardens residential project and has focused on townhouses , commercial and communal spaces coordination with consultant information in a wider context of the whole development . before joining farrells he worked for different architectural practices in london and was involved in education , office and residential projects . he worked on a wide range of projects from small to large scale developments . piotr graduated from silesian university of technology in gliwice , poland with march degree in architecture and is a member of silesian chamber of architects . before he moved to london he worked in poland on variety of culture , public and sport facility projects and on competitions as well .\nneil is lead partner at farrells architect / planning practice for strategic infrastructure and urban design projects . an architect - planner with over 30 years experience in the creative and enabling aspects of place - shaping and built environment projects , neil is currently advising both public and private sector clients on the development impact of some of uk\u2019s major planned infrastructure investments .\nfarrells , whose 442 - metre kingkey 100 is currently shenzhen ' s tallest skyscraper , claims the proposed evergrande tower will become the second - tallest building in china , although construction is already underway on nine towers that will exceed 500 metres \u2013 including gensler ' s 632 - metre shanghai tower and the 660 - metre ping an finance centre by kpf .\nellen has been working in architectural practice in hong kong since 2003 . she joined farrells in 2008 and has had direct continuous project experience on transport related projects in hong kong through all stages of design and construction procurement . her project experience includes railway stations , recreational facilities and masterplanning . ellen holds a thorough understanding of the local building codes and regulations .\nthe second and final phase of the kennedy town swimming pool , designed by farrells , opened on 7 february . it includes two new indoor heated pools , measuring 50 and 25m length respectively , as well as a jacuzzi . the swimming pool\u2019s first phase , comprising a 50m outdoor pool and an outdoor leisure pool , opened to the public in may 2011 .\nthat ' s not to say that there haven ' t been real communities\napart from modernity ,\nso though outsiders is fictional , the farrells ' lifestyle is not something out of the question or completely outlandish . you may even notice nods to the fact ( which is often exaggerated to myth ) that appalachian settlers preserved shakespearean / elizabethan english for centuries .\nworking through all stages , from conceptual design to on - site construction and completion , phil\u2019s role of senior associate is grounded in his experience with foster + partners and eric parry . since joining farrells in 2015 , phil has worked on mixed - use developments in xiamen and jinan , and recently on the m + museum in collaboration with herzog and de meuron .\nin january 2013 ed vaizey , minister for culture , communications and the creative industries , asked me to undertake a national review of architecture and the built environment . i have undertaken this review independently with my team at farrells and advised by a panel of 11 industry leaders with a breadth of experience that covers education , outreach , urbanism , architecture , property and philosophy .\npeter is a design partner at farrells whose expertise lies in concept design and design development through to completion . his experience is wide ranging and includes buildings in the commercial , residential , retail , cultural and leisure sectors as well as urban design and interior design projects . peter is responsible for complex , mixed - use urban regeneration projects throughout london and also in asia .\nas a leed accredited professional in the us and a beam professional in hong kong , simon emphasizes the importance of sustainability by marrying innovative solutions with passive designs while maximizing social , economic and cultural benefits . simon is leading the farrells team on the m + museum , holding responsibility for the overall design , management , operation and implementation of this high - profile project .\nandrew , a project director , joined farrells in 2005 after working at design research unit ( dru ) and founding building design studio ltd . he holds experience on a wide variety of projects in hong kong , mainland china , india , thailand and japan , ranging from large - scale commercial towers and associated developments , business parks , retail developments and complex infrastructure projects .\nshe believes that employees should be offered a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth . creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of employee relations . above all , employees are provided with respect and caring attitude within farrells . as an hr representative , she loves being the link between the company and the employees and loves being a people\u2019s person .\nborn in granada , spain , and with a master\u2019s degree in architecture from the european university of madrid , carlos has large experience in international projects of different scales and typologies in spain , france and the uk . before joining farrells in january 2017 , he has worked in multi - awarded european offices such as studio odile decq in paris and stanton williams and pdp in london .\nlisa completed a masters in architecture and urbanism followed by a masters in architecture at the manchester school of architecture in 2013 , where she now tutors as a part - time associate lecturer . prior to joining farrells , lisa worked for prp on a variety of projects including medium to large scale residential developments , extra care schemes , drama and tv studios , feasibility studies and competitive bids .\nsince joining farrells in 2016 , maysa has played a leading role in the delivery of a vision for housing - led regeneration in west cumbria . she has also been involved in several mixed - use and transport masterplans in london . aside from project work , maysa seeks to promote the role of the arts in the built environment and sits on the place alliance\u2019s arts & place steering group .\n\u00f3 duibhgeann\u00e1in , o duigenain , duigenan , duignan , dignan , deignan , duignam , dignam , & c . ; ' descendant of dubhgeann\u00e1n ' ( diminutive of dubhceann , blackhead ) ; the name of a distinguished literary family in co . roscommon , who were hereditary chroniclers to the clann mulrony and conmaicne , that is , to the macdermotts , o ' farrells , magrannells , & c .\nworking between the farrells offices in london and hong kong , benjamin played an integral role in much of the practice\u2019s large - scale work across europe and asia . his holistic approach to design is rooted in the local context of a particular project . this is exemplified in london\u2019s swiss cottage revitalisation , where existing structures of architectural significance were retained and enhanced with new public spaces that enjoyed immediate popularity .\njosephine leung , a senior secretary with farrells , has been working in the architectural and construction industry for over 15 years . she has been involved in many types of projects , including transportation , schools , hotels , residential and mixed - use developments . josephine is well - versed in all project stages , from tender to completion , and holds sound knowledge of government statutory submissions and project administration .\nsince joining farrells in 2016 , annie has contributed to the different design development stages and drawing production of several major , mixed - use developments in mainland china . 2d and 3d computer drafting skills were employed to support the scheme and detail development of retail podiums , link bridge , and tower canopies . she worked closely with project architects to develop design ideas , with a particular focus on facade systems .\nkeithan , an architectural technician , joined farrells after acquiring several years of comprehensive architectural experience in china . employing his technical expertise in autocad and revit , keithan prepares architectural drawings including plans , elevations , sections , and details . he works with clients to ensure that designs meet their requirements and expectations , helping to ensure that the final product is built to a standard that satisfies users and owners alike .\nprior joining farrells , daria worked at lda design and contributed to the successful delivery of a wide range of urban design and masterplanning projects in several locations around the uk , india and russia . her experience covers a great variety of projects , from central london university campus to revitalization strategies for deprived london areas , from airfield regeneration visions to masterplans for new town for more than 25 , 000 residents .\narchitecture studio farrells have been honoured with an nec award for their delivery of a waterfront swimming pool in hong kong . the firm , led by terry farrell , won the nec award for large project of the year 2016 \u2013 which recognises excellence in project delivery and good practice . they were commissioned to build a new home for the kennedy town swimming pool , after its former facility was demolished to make\nhaving joined farrells 25 years ago , neil is lead partner at the architect / planning practice for strategic architecture and urban design projects . as an architect \u2013 planner , he has a wealth of experience in the creative and enabling aspects of place - shaping and built environment projects , and is currently advising both public and private sector clients on the development impact of some of uk\u2019s major planned infrastructure investments .\nalessandra holds a master in architecture and urban design from polytechnic school of torino and before joining farrells , she worked in award - winning practices in france ( adpi ) and italy ( claudio modola architects , claudio nardi architects , pls design ) . focusing on retail driven schemes at various scales , from airport mall space planning to high end boutiques interior design , alessandra has worked on a diverse portfolio of projects .\nmax was previously head of the community and regeneration sector at electoral reform services , the uks leading electoral services company , where he devised and led public engagement programmes for ballots and referendums throughout the country . prior to joining farrells in 2010 he was a public affairs consultant at pall mall consult where he engaged with local and national government on behalf of private and voluntary sector organisations on high profile projects including eco towns .\nthe urban dialogue architectural exhibition\u2014previously shown in hong kong , shenzhen , and shanghai\u2014was launched today ( 12 october 2017 ) at the ura centre in singapore . it will be open to the public , free of charge , until 15 november . it is presented by farrells , the award - winning architects and urban designers currently designing the singapore terminus of the high - speed railway to kuala lumpur , scheduled to open in 2026 .\nhaving studied architecture in lisbon and a year abroad in milan , she worked at joao paciencia architects in lisbon . her interest in 3d started to develop and deciding to study more about producing visualization material , mafalda took a summer course in vancouver canada at vancouver film school , before moving to hong kong where she worked as a visualiser at oma . after that moved to uk where she worked at rshp before joining farrells .\njaewon joined farrells in 2016 and had worked on several regeneration and master planning projects . he is currently working on a large - scale project in london , where it is crucial to consider and address numerous topics - often conflicting with one another , such as the local communities , history , geography , traffic , housing demand and job prospects in the most harmonious manner to achieve a more sustainable future for the great city .\nthe coat of arms black greyhound crest is often used in irish folklore and particularly in gaelic poetry and mythology as an epithet to describe a valiant warrior . the crown denotes the golden crown of a duke ( as in the lords of annaly - the farrells ) the gold colour denotes generosity and elevation of mind while the golden lion rearing signifies bravery and nobility . the green field of the shield signifies hope , love and joy .\npreviously jonathan worked for a small but long established practice in australia that focused on designing sustainable communities , high quality affordable housing and developments , community infrastructure and beautiful environments . after gaining experience working on a range of projects including commercial , community and master planning , tourism and residential work he went travelling for a year before settling in london . at farrells jonathan is currently working on a mid - sized mixed use development in westminster .\nwaitong , an architectural technician , works primarily on projects for hong kong\u2019s railway operator , mtr corporation , including three major stations on the shatin to central link , opening in stages between 2019 and 2021 : sung wong toi station , to kwa wan station , and exhibition centre station . he also contributed significantly to the express rail link project , for which farrells designed all above - ground structures in the new territories and northern kowloon .\n\u00f3 duibhgeann\u00e1in , o duigenain , duigenan , duignan , dignan , deignan , duignam , dignam , & c . ; ' descendant of dubhgeann\u00e1n ' ( diminutive of dubhceann , blackhead ) ; the name of a distinguished literary family in co . roscommon , who were hereditary chroniclers to the clann mulrony and conmaicne , that is , to the macdermotts , o ' farrells , magrannells , & c . ; their chief residence was at kilronan .\nvaughn has been working with farrells since 2013 on a wide variety of projects , which include : earls court , euston station , imperial wharf , hayes and hillingdon , convoys wharf , charlton riverside and herringham road . studying architecture at wits university in johannesburg south africa , vaughn previously worked at gensler , heatherwick and arup . an artist in his spare time , vaughn can otherwise be found on his bicycle , exploring london or enjoying time with family .\njacky , a senior associate , has nearly 20 years\u2019 experience working on landmark projects in hong kong and mainland china , including guangdong museum , guangzhou city library competition - winning entry , 1 peking road , and the hong kong government headquarters at tamar . since joining tfp farrells , he has contributed to projects of varying scales , including the kk100 development in shenzhen , beijing cbd masterplan and china zun , now the tallest building in the chinese capital ."]}
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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 - 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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 ."]}
{"id": 54918, "summary": [{"text": "silence therapeutics ( aim : sln ) is a biotechnology company that develops gene therapeutic technology based on rna interference ( rnai ) .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "they are involved in developmental research of targeted rnai therapeutics for the treatment of serious diseases .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "formed in 1994 as a publicly traded drug research and development company , silence therapeutics has offices in london and berlin , with its corporate headquarters at 1 lyric square , london . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "silence therapeutics", "paragraphs": ["silence therapeutics strives to conduct its business in an ethical , responsible and transparent manner .\nsilence therapeutics plc\u2019s iss governance qualityscore as of n / a is n / a .\nsilence therapeutics develops these structural modifications using three exclusive licences from the university of massachusetts .\narrowhead nets $ 9 . 6m investment from u . k . - based silence therapeutics\nsilence therapeutics daily update : silence ther . is listed in the pharmaceuticals & biotechnology sector of the london stock exchange with ticker\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at silence therapeutics , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the silence therapeutics company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at silence therapeutics .\nsilence therapeutics share price . sln - stock quote , charts , trade history , share chat , financials . silence ther . ord 5p\nxconomy : arrowhead nets $ 9 . 6m investment from u . k . - based silence therapeutics\nsilence therapeutics website uses cookies . by continuing to browse you are agreeing to our use of cookies .\nsilence therapeutics is an aim listed biotechnology company focused on the discovery , delivery and development of novel rna therapeutics for the treatment of serious diseases with unmet medical need .\naim - quoted rna therapy specialist silence therapeutics plc ( lon : sln ) has bolstered its patent protections in the united states .\n, chief scientific officer of silence , said :\nthese notifications from the uspto further strengthens silence ' s ip position in the arena of rnai therapeutics and builds upon the already strong proprietary technology silence offers its partners . the broad range of rnai therapeutics in terms of their possible length of base pairs again distinguishes silence from competitors which provide coverage for only very few lengths , if any .\nsilence therapeutics plc on thursday said it notes a press release from quark pharmaceuticals inc , reporting positive results from a phase 2 . . .\nsilence therapeutics is focused on the discovery , delivery and development of novel rna therapeutics for the treatment of serious diseases with unmet medical need . using its proprietary rna interference ( rnai ) technology and delivery systems , the company has a strategy of creating a new generation of therapeutics to help patients and grow shareholder value .\ni applied through college or university . the process took 5 days . i interviewed at silence therapeutics ( berlin ( germany ) ) in january 2013 .\nthe targeting , delivery and on - going structural modification of sequences are the three platforms for silence therapeutics\u2019s rnai therapeutic development . these three platforms are :\nlondon , uk & nijmegen / utrecht , netherlands , september 12 , 2011 \u2013 silence therapeutics plc ( aim : sln ) ( \u201csilence\u201d ) , a leading global rna interference ( rnai ) therapeutics company , and interna technologies b . v . ( \u201cinterna\u201d ) , a biopharmaceutical company developing pathway targeted microrna ( \u201cmirna\u201d ) - based therapeutics for cancer , today announce that they have entered into an agreement to develop novel microrna therapeutics for the treatment of cancer . this will combine the delivery capabilities of silence\u2019s proprietary atuplex\u2122 delivery system with interna\u2019s novel micrornas .\nsilence therapeutics plc focuses on the discovery , development , and delivery of novel rna therapeutics . the company designs short interfering rna ( sirna ) molecules that trigger the rnai pathway and mediate the degradation of specific target messenger rnas . it is developing various candidates for the treatment of cancer , iron overload disorders , cardiovascular disease , alcohol use disorder , and other metabolic diseases . the company was formerly known as sr pharma plc and changed its name to silence therapeutics plc in may 2007 . silence therapeutics plc was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in london , the united kingdom .\nsilence therapeutics\u2019 technology is protected by a valuable patent portfolio , which strengthens its competitive position within the industry and provides opportunities for licensing its technology to third - parties .\nsilence therapeutics has 781 number of twitter followers . the number of followers has grown 0 . 6 % month over month and grown 1 . 9 % quarter over quarter\nsilence therapeutics , a publicly traded biotech firm based in the u . k . , said it has made a $ 9 . 6 million equity investment in arrowhead pharmaceuticals .\nrna therapeutics company silence therapeutics plc ( lse : sln ) named dmitry samarsky cso , effective sept . 14 . he was svp of technology and global business development at olix pharmaceuticals inc . ( seoul , south korea ) . vaccine company paxvax inc . ( redwood . . .\nwe have developed proprietary modifications to improve the robustness of rna sequences , together with advanced liposomal chemistries to enhance the delivery of therapeutics . this allows the development of therapeutics for diseases with high unmet clinical need . silence\u2019s technology is currently in the clinic in a phase 2a pancreatic cancer trial .\nthe company ' s rnai therapeutic platform has received key validation through multiple partnerships with pharmaceutical companies including astrazeneca , dainippon sumitomo , pfizer / quark , and novartis / quark . silence is actively pursuing the establishment of additional partnerships . silence therapeutics has operations in both\nsilence therapeutics is a drug development company with a proprietary genetic medicine platform . silence operates in the maturing field or rna therapeutics , which harnesses the body\u2019s natural mechanisms to create therapeutic effects within its cells . this technology can selectively silence or replenish the expression of any gene in the genome . we have developed proprietary modifications to improve the robustness of rna sequences , as well as advanced chemistries to enhance the effective delivery of therapeutic rna molecules to target cells .\nforward - looking statements this press release includes forward - looking statements that are subject to risks , uncertainties and other factors . these risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those referred to in the forward - looking statements . all forward - looking statements are based on information currently available to silence therapeutics and silence therapeutics assumes no obligation to update any such forward - looking statements .\nneuromuscular disease company sarepta therapeutics inc . ( nasdaq : srpt ) hired louise rodino - klapac as vp of gene therapy at its newly created gene therapy unit . she will continue to serve as acting cso at myonexus therapeutics inc . ( new . . .\nthe grant of us 9 , 695 , 423 is further confirmation by the us patent office of the validity of our patent claims that protect our innovative chemical modification technology , \u201d said ali mortazavi , silence therapeutics chief executive .\nsilence therapeutics\u2019 rnai technology can selectively silence any gene in the genome , modulating gene expression down in a variety of organs and cell types , in vivo . the company has developed proprietary modifications to improve the robustness of rna sequences , as well as advanced chemistries to enhance the effective delivery of therapeutic rna molecules to target cells .\nsilence therapeutics plc ( aim : sln ) , a leading rna interference ( rnai ) therapeutics company , today announced that the us patent and trademark office ( uspto ) has issued a notice of allowance indicating that it will grant patents based on two applications : 12 / 986 , 389 and 13 / 230 , 084 . these cover respectively interfering rna molecules and lipid complexes used in drug delivery .\nour mission is to use our technology to create a new generation of therapeutics which can improve outcomes for patients and , in the process , build shareholder value .\n\u2013 potential for corporate activity . in our view , silence therapeutics\u2019 current valuation should put the company on the radar of a number of potential suitors , whether they be in the rnai field already or looking to enter the sector by buying a valuable portfolio of rnai technology .\nunder the terms of the agreement , interna will provide silence with specific mirna sequences , which silence will formulate with its atuplex\u2122 delivery system in order to develop multiple candidate drugs . silence and interna will undertake in vitro and in vivo studies of the candidate drugs developed under the agreement and select lead candidates for further evaluation . silence is eligible to receive upfront fees as well as staged research payments . further financial terms of the deal were not disclosed .\nsilence\u2019s technology is clinical stage and is currently in active phase 2 and phase 3 trials carried out by a licensee .\nsilence said it believes that the granted patent claims are relevant to third party medicines that are in ongoing clinical trials .\nsilence therapeutics wants to put the kibosh on disease - causing genes . the company works in the field of rna interference ( rnai ) , a cutting - edge approach to treating disease that involves interfering with , or silencing , targeted genes associated with disease . its atuplex drug . . .\nsilence is currently conducting a phase i trial with atu027 in patients with advanced solid cancer . atu027 is based on silence\u00b4 proprietary atuplex\u2122 delivery technology . interim data analysis from this trial were presented at the 2011 american society of clinical oncology conference and showed that atu027 is safe and well tolerated and provided broad support for atuplex\u2122 as an effective sirna delivery technology with the potential to overcome the delivery challenges currently associated with rnai therapeutics .\nsupporting its ip portfolio , silence therapeutics has its own internally developed drug development programmes , along with a number of out - licenced programmes which use its technology . the company\u2019s headline strategy is the development of its programmes , with highly stringent go / no - go criteria applied prior to making investment decisions .\nthe new us patent , ref 9 , 695 , 423 , provides further protection for silence ' s innovative chemical modification technology .\nsilence ther . has a 4 week average price of 134 . 50p and a 12 week average price of 130 . 50p .\nthe all - cash transaction could be a forerunner to discussions over a licensing deal or r & d collaboration , silence said . \u201cwe look forward to opening a constructive dialogue with arrowhead , \u201d ali mortazavi , silence\u2019s ceo , said in a prepared statement .\ninterference ( rnai ) therapeutics for the treatment of serious diseases . rnai is a natural cellular process that occurs in almost all organisms and results in the silencing or shutting down of a target gene protein product . in an effort to combat a wide range of diseases , therapeutics that exploit the rnai process are being developed to halt the production of disease - causing proteins .\ndr roel schaapveld , chief executive officer of interna technologies , said : \u201cwe are very excited about this collaboration with silence . working with atuplex\u2122 and the experienced team at silence fits perfectly in our strategy to address the delivery challenge of rna based therapeutics upon systemic administration . atuplex\u2122 may significantly contribute to the efficacy of several mirna drug candidates in our pipeline that have shown to reduce tumor growth in vivo and as such supports further development of these drug candidates towards the clinic . \u201d\nthe company has a history going back to january 1999 when atugen ag , a german biotechnology company focused on developing rnai therapeutics , was spun out of nasdaq listed ribozyme pharmaceuticals . in july 2005 atugen then completed the reverse takeover of aim listed sr pharma in conjunction with a \u00a310 million fundraising and the business changed its name to silence therapeutics in may 2007 in order to reflect its increasing focus on rnai technology . the most recent capital raise was completed in may 2015 , with a gross \u00a340 million being raised via a fundraising at 240p per share .\nour technology harnesses the body\u2019s natural mechanisms to create therapeutic effects within its own cells . this technology can selectively silence or replace any . . .\nin april 2005 silence signed an option and licence agreement with quark pharmaceuticals giving quark access to the company\u2019s aturnai\u00ae technology . there are currently four key programmes undergoing clinical trials which could create value for silence under the deal , in the near to medium - term , by generating milestone and royalty payments .\nsilence therapeutics plc ( lse : sln ) , london , u . k . business : cancer , pulmonary date announced : 2015 - 04 - 08 type : placing to be raised : up to l40 million ( $ 59 . 7 million ) shares : 16 . 7 million price : 240p shares outstanding prior : 52 . 1 million investor : institutional . . .\nsilence committed a sizable chunk of its cash reserves with the deal . the company said it had about $ 58 million in cash as of last june .\nsilence therapeutics plc ( lse : sln ) , london , u . k . business : cancer , renal , ophthalmic date announced : 2015 - 04 - 02 type : placing to be raised : up to l27 . 3 million ( $ 40 . 5 million ) shares : 11 . 4 million price : 240p shares outstanding prior : 52 . 1 million investor : . . .\nthomas christ\u00e9ly , chief operating officer of silence therapeutics , said : \u201cwe are pleased to be collaborating with interna , and it is in our interest to broaden the potential value of our atuplex\u2122 delivery system as a vehicle to modify gene expression using different oligonucleotide classes , alongside our continuing focus on our internal sirna therapies . functional delivery into target cells is one of the greatest challenges facing most nucleic acid therapies . silence remains committed to the development of its atuplex\u2122 and other delivery systems including dacc and dbtc as it seeks to overcome these challenges . \u201d\n\u201cas previously stated , we will consider potential licences under our patent estate , which could have a significant financial effect relative to the current market capitalisation of silence .\nwe will consider potential licences under our patent estate , which could have a significant financial effect relative to the current market capitalisation of silence .\nsays ceo ali mortazavi\nsilence had been evaluating several different rnai - focused companies and technologies since raising the equivalent of about $ 48 million from investors in 2015 , according to a news release .\nsilence therapeutics\u2019 stake building comes in the midst of a difficult time for arrowhead in terms of its perception amongst investors and operational performance , the shares having fallen from just over 800 cents in august last year to their current levels of sub - 200 cents . this was primarily a result of arrowhead making the decision at the end of november to discontinue all three of its clinical programmes which utilised the firm\u2019s proprietary delivery vehicle ex1 .\nit is under this backdrop that silence decided in q2 2015 to increase investment in galnac - sirna conjugates for liver delivery . in april 2016 the company announced encouraging results from using an in - house structure , with potency observed believed to be competitive relative to peers . as a result , projects better suited to galnac will be transitioned to the technology , with liver therapeutics being a major focus for investment in the future . silence believes that its lipid nanoparticle delivery systems ( above ) are better suited to handling larger cargos , such mrna and for gene editing applications , with galnac best suited to rnai .\nour technology is a highly specific and modular platform that enables us to inhibit or \u2018silence\u2019 the expression of disease - causing genes , allowing cells to revert to their healthy state .\nthe claims allowed on lipid complexes , the proprietary lipid which is a key element of silence ' s drug delivery technology atufect , cover any composition irrespective of the class of compound to be delivered and irrespective of the disease to be treated . the patent will both extend and widen silence ' s intellectual property ip related to the field of drug delivery .\ndavid was appointed chief financial officer and company secretary of silence in july 2016 . david holds a b . a . in english & philosophy from birmingham university , and is a qualified chartered accountant . prior to joining silence , david\u2019s relevant biotech experience includes several senior finance roles within both uk and us publicly owned life science companies , most recently as senior eumea finance director for biomarin pharmaceuticals inc . from 2010 to 2016 . prior to that he was cfo at plethora solutions plc ( 2008 - 2009 ) , and group financial controller at ark therapeutics from 2001 to 2008 , during which time ark undertook an ipo on the london stock exchange .\nmortazavi told the financial news website proactive investors that silence intends to continue developing drugs on its own , rather than just buy other companies and have them perform the r & d work .\nsilence therapeutics plc is a united kingdom - based ribonucleic acid ( rna ) technology company . the company is primarily involved in the research and development of pharmaceutical products . the company ' s technology harnesses the body ' s natural mechanisms to create therapeutic effects within its own cells . the company has a has a genetic toolkit with its own therapeutic payloads to modulate gene expression up as well as down in preclinical in vivo models , and delivery systems for various organs and cell types .\nsilence therapeutics plc ( formerly sr pharma plc , formerly stanford rook holdings plc ) develops a new generation of medicines by harnessing the body ' s natural mechanism of rna interference , or rnai , within its cells . its proprietary technology can selectively inhibit any gene in the genome , specifically silencing the production of disease - causing proteins . using its enabling delivery systems , it has achieved an additional level of specificity by delivering our therapeutic rna molecules exclusively to target cells . silence ' s proprietary rna chemistries and delivery systems are designed to improve the stability of our molecules and enhance effective delivery to target cells , providing a powerful modular technology well suited to tackle life - threatening diseases .\nwe welcome the decision of the uspto on drug delivery as an appreciation of silence ' s contribution . drug delivery is key for the therapeutic use of functional nucleic acid molecules such as sirna and mirna . with this patent , silence is becoming an even more attractive partner for companies interested in the delivery of a variety of classes of compounds with sirna and mirna being only two of them .\nanother delivery method being worked on by silence is \u201cgalnac\u201d , a highly efficient , simple and specific delivery approach whereby a sugar molecule ( n - acetylgalactosamine , galnac ) is conjugated to the sirna molecule .\nthere are currently 70 , 021 , 624 shares in issue and the average daily traded volume is 5 , 564 shares . the market capitalisation of silence ther . is \u00a3104 , 332 , 219 . 76 .\nthe claims allowed on interfering rna molecules cover any double - stranded ribonucleic acid molecule where o - alkyl modified nucleotides are alternating with unmodified or differently modified nucleotides on both strands having a length of 17 to fewer than 30 ribonucleotides . this kind of modified double - stranded ribonucleic acid molecules form a key component of silence ' s rnai therapeutics . the patent will extend silence ' s intellectual property related to double - stranded ribonucleic acid molecules to include molecules of 17 to fewer than 30 base pairs in length for use in methods for the treatment of disease . importantly , the patent will protect any such double - stranded ribonucleic acid molecule across all therapy areas and cover double - stranded ribonucleic acid molecules irrespective of the specific nucleotide sequence used .\nsilence\u2019s investment comes following its may 2015 fundraise , subsequent to which the company has been looking at a number of rnai assets within both listed and unlisted companies . proving further value creating opportunities , silence has stated that the investment in arrowhead is a precursor to potential future deals which could include product licensing , r & d collaboration , technology sharing or a potential corporate transaction ( although no talks over a transaction are in progress at present ) .\nif a gene sends out too many mrnas ( or \u201cover - expresses\u201d itself ) a cell can produce too much of a certain protein , potentially leading to diseases such as cancer , diabetes and many others . rnai is the method used to reduce the number of mrnas which get translated to these disease causing proteins . it minimises the over - expression of genes \u2013 effectively turning off , or silencing ( hence the name ) the disease causing genes . it is this area upon which silence therapeutics is focused , having developed proprietary rnai molecules and delivery systems .\npresident and chief executive officer of plaquetec limited . non - executive director of ardelyx inc , iox therapeutics limited , oncimmune holdings plc , thrombolytic science international , phesi llc and avrobio inc . chair of vium inc , cocoon biotech inc and cell medica limited . committee member of the u . s . food & drug administration science board .\nsilence is the only listed rnai player in europe and a pioneer in this technology . through the efforts of our skilled scientists over the years we have established a robust platform that allows us to effectively trigger rnai in specific cell types .\nsilence said it acquired about 8 . 4 percent of the outstanding shares of common stock in arrowhead ( nasdaq : arwr ) , which is based in pasadena , ca , but houses its research and development team in madison , wi .\nthe trial met its primary endpoint , with no safety issues being identified for the combination of atu027 with chemotherapy drug gemcitabine . silence now intends to progress atu027 through a suitable partnership rather than using its cash resources to fully develop it itself .\nsr pharma , which rose out of stanford rook ltd . and has since changed its name to silence therapeutics , is a biotechnology company which was developing treatments derived from heat - killed mycobacterium vaccae ( nctc11659 ) and called srl172 or srp299 ( depending on the manufacturing process used ) in the 1990s . one of the founders of stanford rook , professor john stanford , helped dr charles akle to set up immodulon in 2007 . immodulon bought the rights to m . vaccae and is now continuing development under the name imm\u2011201 using an improved manufacturing process and target indications which are more relevant to its known mode of action .\nsilence therapeutics shares currently trade at 89p , capitalising the company at \u00a362 . 1 million . with the last reported cash figure ( \u00a347 . 59 million at as 30 th june 2016 ) being 8 months old , we estimate , based upon r & d and admin expenses being maintained at levels seen over the prior 18 months , and accounting for the transaction in arrowhead shares , that cash plus available for sale investments ( arwr ) currently stand at c . \u00a343 million . thus , the markets are valuing the business , which incorporates the valuable intellectual property portfolio and programme of clinical trials , at just \u00a319 . 1 million .\nour technology harnesses the body\u2019s natural mechanisms to create therapeutic effects within its own cells . this technology can selectively silence or replace any gene in the genome , modulating gene expression up as well as down in a variety of organs and cell types , in vivo .\narrowhead , for its part , emphasized that silence\u2019s investment is the only official business the two firms have done together up to this point . \u201cthere have been no discussions about any potential transaction between the two companies , \u201d arrowhead said in a separate news release .\nat silence we are developing novel rnai based therapies with the potential to transform patients\u2019 lives . we use our proprietary technology platform to advance the next generation of genetic medicines , designed to intervene at the root of the problem by targeting the expression of disease - causing genes .\nthe company\u2019s patented rnai chemistry is known as aturnai\u00ae , a proprietary technology with which individual sirna molecules are stabilised against degradation within the body . it is made up of highly potent , chemically stabilised sirna molecules which offer greater stability and better tolerability over conventional sirna molecules . aturnai\u00ae is one of the most thoroughly tested rnai therapeutics in humans and has an excellent safety record , with over 400 people dosed so far .\nsilence\u2019s current enterprise value should prove to be no problem for larger pharma industry players to pay . in particular , we note that alnylam , largely considered to be the market leader in galnac technology , had cash & marketable securities of $ 1 . 04 billion as at 30 th september 2016 .\nthe delivery systems are subject to various patent families extending the scope of protection to the specific composition and use of the delivery systems . with the technologies able to deliver rna molecules to a wide variety of disease tissue silence has the opportunity to partner with other companies working in , or looking to enter , the rna field .\nin interim results released last september the company revealed that in the previous six months it had obtained advice from three separate law firms indicating that multiple sirna based drugs currently in clinical development potentially fall within its issued claims . in reaction , silence has invited the relevant companies , which have remained un - named , to enter licensing negotiations .\nsettlement was recently reached over arbitration proceedings with quark over a milestone payment under the licensing deal in relation to qpi - 1002 . following the agreement silence will now receive a $ 1 million cash payment and is also eligible to receive either c . 2 % royalties plus milestones or 15 % of the clinical , regulatory and commercial milestone payments and royalties received by quark from partner novartis .\nit has at least put the brakes on the share price . who knows - if there ' s any truth to the suggestions that alnylam might look to settle the patent dispute by taking over silence then now might be a good time to strike . certainly it seemed to me from the alnylam call that alnylam see the fitusiran death as tragic but by no means an end to their hopes for the drug .\narrowhead said on monday that it plans to continue development of several drug candidates , none of which are currently in clinical trials . the company is developing some candidates independently , but on others it is collaborating with partners , including amgen ( nasdaq : amgn ) , a large pharmaceuticals company based in thousand oaks , ca . in its release announcing the investment from silence , arrowhead said it will \u201ccontinue to seek partnerships and collaborations that maximize the value of its assets . \u201d\ndelivering sirna into the body has long been a challenge for the rnai industry . in order to exert its effects , sirna must be safely and efficiently delivered into the target cells within the body , penetrate the cell membrane and survive for a sufficient amount of time once inside the cell . to address this challenge silence has developed a number of core proprietary liposomal delivery systems atuplex\u00ae , dacc , hepaplex and macplex , focused on delivering its specially modified aturnai\u00ae molecules to a variety of organs .\nsilence is the only listed rnai player in europe and a pioneer in this technology . through the efforts of our skilled scientists over the years we have established a robust platform that allows us to effectively trigger rnai in specific cell types . our inventions are protected by a broad intellectual property estate , which is a fundamental asset . together with our progress , the fact that the field is generally maturing means that rnai drugs are close to becoming a powerful genetic medicine modality at the disposal of doctors and patients .\ndr . jenkins is a biopharma thought leader with 25 years of industry experience . until november 2017 , she was president and chief executive officer at leading gene therapy company , dimension therapeutics . prior to joining dimension in september 2014 , annalisa served as head of global research and development at merck serono pharmaceuticals from 2013 to 2014 , where she also served as executive vice president global development and medical from 2011 to 2013 . prior to this , dr . jenkins held several leadership roles at bristol myers - squibb from 1997 to 2011 , most recently serving as senior vice president and head of global medical affairs . earlier in her career , dr . jenkins was a medical officer in the british royal navy during the gulf conflict , achieving the rank of surgeon lieutenant commander .\nin january 2009 quark announced the initiation of phase i / ii clinical trials for its drug candidate qpi - 1002 for the prevention of delayed graft function ( dgf ) in deceased donor adult kidney transplant patients . trials of the drug ( which are in partnership with novartis and incorporate silence\u2019s aturnai\u00ae technology ) have progressed well , with phase iii trials in dgf , along with a phase ii study in acute kidney injury ( aki ) , currently ongoing . both trials are expected to have readouts in mid - 2018 , which provides a potential share price catalyst .\njanuary this year saw silence use its cash resources to invest , on - market , in nasdaq listed arrowhead pharmaceuticals ( nasdaq : arwr ) . as at 13 th january a 9 . 21 % equity stake in arrowhead had been acquired , which will be held as an investment asset on the balance sheet . a total of $ 11 . 3 million was spent on the acquisition , equating to an average buying price of c . 165 cents per share . the shares currently trade at 212 cents , giving a gain on investment to date of c . 28 % .\ndr . andrew j . richards is non - executive chairman at ixico plc , chairman at abcodia ltd . , chairman at cambridge temperature concepts ltd . , chairman at congenica ltd . , chairman at novacta biosystems ltd . , council member at biotechnology & biological sciences research council and a member at biological sciences research council . he is on the board of directors at silence therapeutics plc , cancer research technology ltd . , cambridge university hospitals nhs foundation trust , croggan ltd . , ieso digital health ltd . , arecor ltd . , babraham bioscience technologies ltd . and british science association . dr . richards was previously employed as independent non - executive director by summit corp . plc , independent non - executive director by vectura group plc , non - executive director by biowisdom ltd . , director - business development by chiroscience group plc , executive director by chiroscience ltd . , non - executive director by aitua ltd . , chairman by altacor ltd . , a principal by astrazeneca plc , a member by cancer research uk , executive director by celltech plc , chairman by ixico ltd . , non - executive director by pharmakodex ltd . , and non - executive director by theradeas ltd . he also served on the board at amedis pharmaceuticals ltd . , cambridge biotechnology ltd . , daniolabs ltd . , electra - net group ltd . and the bioindustry association . he received his doctorate degree from the university of cambridge .\n\u2013 negative investor sentiment towards the rnai sector presents buying opportunity . as we have discussed above with arrowhead , companies involved in the rnai sector have seen a number of setbacks in recent months . share prices amongst rnai companies have plummeted , including a c . 70 % fall over the past 18 months for alnylam pharmaceuticals ( alny : nasdaq ) after the company announced the halting of several clinical trials . shares in dicerna pharmaceuticals ( drna : nasdaq ) , which is being sued by alnylam for \u201ctrade secret misappropriation\u201d , are down by c . 90 % in just under two years and are currently trading at below cash . there is no negative read - across from any of these events to silence\u2019s technology or activities in our view . thus , we believe that the present environment provides investors an opportunity to enter this highly prospective sector at a time when valuations are at the bottom of the cycle .\nour management team is highly experienced in a variety of relevant sectors , from molecular biology and genetics to finance and investment banking .\nour board of directors is formed by six accomplished members , two executive and four non - executive directors .\nas the rna field evolves at an ever - faster rate , our tab helps us to assess its competitive position in technology and offers guidance in developing it in the most effective way .\nwe are committed to creating collaborations that maximise value for each of the partners .\neffective sirna delivery to the right cells is a challenge given the complexity of the human body . discover how we address this .\nfind out more about our investment case , share price , corporate governance and related information . download our latest reports and announcements .\na summary of relevant information for our shareholders , investor faqs and key adviser details .\nour upgraded , patient - friendly delivery technology is suitable for applications in a variety of disease settings . our liver centric pipeline is currently build around three main areas of high unmet need : haematology , metabolic and rare diseases .\nwe out - licensed our sirna stabilisation chemistry technology ( aturnai tm ) to quark pharmaceuticals , who have progressed drug candidates that use this technology to late clinical trials .\nwe have developed proprietary stabilising chemistries to improve the robustness of sirna sequences , together with advanced delivery systems that enable us to specifically target relevant cell types . this results in potent and highly specific drug candidates .\nour inventions are protected by a broad intellectual property estate , which is a fundamental asset . together with our progress , the fact that the field is generally maturing means that rnai drugs are close to becoming a powerful genetic medicine modality at the disposal of doctors and patients .\nwe have out - licensed our sirna stabilisation chemistry technology ( aturnai tm ) to quark pharmaceuticals , who have progressed drug candidates that use this technology in late - stage clinical trials .\nresearch in rnai has been progressing over the past 20 years , achieving nobel prize recognition in 2006 , and can now be seen to be transitioning from the experimental realm into the clinical . it is not often as an employee that you get a chance to be part of a nascent field like this that will make an impact on medicine .\nwe offer a vibrant culture and environment where innovation and creativity is encouraged . small , dynamic , with slick decision making and unencumbered by bureaucracy , we recognise contributions wherever they may be made within our team . our focus is on results , and opportunities for early career progression are here for team members who exceed their goals .\nwe should also mention we hope to have a lot of fun on the way , fully embracing the multi cultural mix of the talented professionals we employ .\nour teams are located in west london , which is our corporate headquarters , and berlin where the majority of our research & development staff are based .\nplease review our current vacancies which are listed below . we are also interested to hear from candidates on a speculative basis either via the enquiries box or via e - mail to\nour management team is highly experienced in a variety of relevant sectors , from molecular biology and genetics to finance and investment banking . this combination of skill sets enables the team to effectively execute our business plan .\nour business model is designed to bring solutions to patients while generating shareholder value , by translating our proprietary technology into commercial drug products in a rapid and cost - effective way .\nour corporate governance framework is based on using the leadership provided by our board to drive the effective execution of our strategy , ensuring that risk is appropriately mitigated and managed .\nwe have three board committees ( remuneration , audit and risk , and nominations ) , focused on providing the required oversight to maintaining the highest corporate governance standards . through these committees and regular interactions with the executive team , our board applies internal financial controls and approves the company\u2019s policy and strategy .\nthe london stock exchange uses cookies to improve its website . the cookies for analytical purposes have already been set . for more details and how to manage cookies , please see our privacy and cookies policy .\nas at 09 - 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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": 19}], "title": "balaji motion pictures", "paragraphs": ["balaji motion pictures : latest news , photos , videos on balaji motion pictures - ndtv . com\nemraan hashmi on the poster of azhar produced by sony pictures networks and balaji motion pictures .\nmobile video and media company vuclip has tied up with balaji motion pictures to help viewers watch balaji\u2019s complete movie library on their mobile phones .\nshraddha kapoor and tiger shroff in baaghi produced by sajid nadiadwala and utv motion pictures .\nit has a subsidiary named balaji motion pictures , which is engaged in production of films and balaji telefilms fze , engaged in providing content to leading channels in sharajah .\ndirected by tony d ' souza and produced by balaji motion pictures and msm motion pictures ,\nazhar\nwill be on the life of mohammad azharuddin , who led the indian cricket team for most of the 1990s .\nthe dirty picture , which has been banned in pakistan , didn ' t deserve such treatment , feels girish johar of balaji motion pictures .\nthe hindi film industry is in a crisis of sorts with news of studios like disney india and balaji motion pictures planning to stop production .\nbalaji motion pictures is based in mumbai in the balaji house on new link road , andheri west , mumbai . it operates from its head office in andheri west and has studios in film city and other locations in mumbai . in terms of studio facilities , balaji motion pictures is one of the largest film productions houses in mumbai .\nnew delhi - - tanuj garg will head balaji motion pictures as the banner ' s ceo , moving from studio18 where he was head of international operations .\nconstant drive for growth and progression led us to venture into producing content on the silver screen through a subsidiary created in 2001 , balaji motion pictures ltd . in a short period of time balaji motion pictures ltd . has established itself as one of the top movie studios in the country and has worked with most of the leading actors and actresses in the industry , today balaji motion pictures ltd . has etched itself in the industry as a provider of differentiated cinematic experience .\nbalaji telefilms shares surged as much as 14 . 25 per cent to hit intraday high of rs 103 after its board approved demerger of its film production unit balaji motion pictures and amalgamation of bolt media .\nalt balaji - the on - demand video content app launched by balaji telefilms in april 2017 .\nin november 2014 , its wholly owned subsidiary balaji motion pictures had tied up a deal with b4u , a bollywood film production company to co - produce bollywood films .\n\u201c lipstick under my burkha \u201d ( pictured ) , a film that initially ran afoul of indian censors but was subsequently cleared , is being distributed from friday by balaji\u2019s films division , balaji motion pictures , alongside alt .\ntickets for vishwaroopam are sold out for the weekend already and business is robust , says an official from balaji motion pictures , distributors of the film in the northern region .\nsaif ali khan has decided to opt for a different strategy while choosing films and has signed a three film deal with ekta kapoor\u2019s balaji motion pictures is a step towards it .\ntanuj garg , chief executive officer of balaji motion pictures , has decided to move on . garg , who joined the movie production arm of ekta kapoor ' s balaji in october 2010 , is currently serving his notice period at the company . he will leave in january 2015 .\nbalaji motion pictures : the person here started his career in acquisition / distribution and moved on to talent management . he personally produced a flop film directed by his brother . with no background in creative and development , he was still hired at junglee pictures as creative head and then later at balaji as ceo . this is baffling , to say the least .\nin 2007 , the company incorporated wholly owned subsidiary balaji motion pictures which creates bollywood movies . in 2010 , the company incorporated alt entertainment limited a banner to produce and concentrate on niche and youth subjects in films and television .\ngarg will report to balaji telefilms group ceo punit kinra and replaces vikram malhotra , who recently quit balaji to join studio 18 as coo .\nbalaji was incorporated as a public limited company on 29 february 2000 , and its name was changed to ' balaji telefilms ltd ' on 19 april 2000 .\nthe film stars tusshar kapoor , aftab shivdasani and mandana karimi , who is currently a participant of bigg boss 9 .\nas always we at alt entertainment continue to push the boundaries of entertainment by presenting the first sex comedy of the year ,\nsaid aman gill of balaji motion pictures\nstart counting \u2013 sony pictures ( after saawariya ) and later pvr pictures ( after khelein hum jee jaan sey ) went down while it was headed by uday singh . warner brothers ( after chandni chowk to china ) shut shop in india under blaise fernandes . percept pictures and sahara motion pictures closed shutters while headed by sandeep bhargava . he , along with priti shahni , were overseeing operations at studio18 when it hit heavy financial losses . sanjeev lamba was heading reliance big pictures when the hawaizaada debacle took place . apurva nagpal and madhu mantena were at the top when saregama\u2019s movie division collapsed , post the disastrous jhootha hi sahi .\nbalaji motion pictures have made it compulsory for actors to sign a nuditory clause as part of its film contract . this is a regular practice in the west to prevent actors in going back on their commitments were bold scenes are concerned . follow us : youtube : urltoken twitter : urltoken facebook : urltoken\nin 2017 reliance industries acquired 25 % stake in balaji telefilms for rs413 crore . the deal gave ril access to balaji telefilms\u2019 content for use by telecom unit reliance jio . [ 31 ]\ndirected by tony d ' souza , azhar has been produced by ekta kapoor ' s balaji motion pictures along with np singh and sneha rajani . emraan hashmi plays the lead role in azhar , which is based on the legendary cricketer mohammad azharuddin . in the first look shared by emraan , the actor is seen dressed in a white jersey\nnikhil naik , director , global content and distribution for vuclip said , \u201cthere is nothing more important to us at vuclip than delivering amazing content to our users . this is why we are delighted to partner with the famed movie studio balaji motion pictures and enable millions of people to view on their mobile devices this exciting library of content . \u201d\nbalaji telefilms has produced top rated serials like hum paanch , kyunki saas bhi kabhi bahu thi , kahaani ghar ghar ki and kasamh se , amongst others . balaji has also diversified itself into all the 4 screens by bringing in new teams for the motion pictures , internet and mobile space . the company has also evolved with the times and significantly corporatized itself , bringing in a group ceo and experienced professional team for driving the future strategic direction of the company .\nhe had moved to balaji motion pictures from viacom18 media , which he joined in november 2006 and went on to become head of international business , before quitting in october 2010 . prior to joining viacom18 , he had also worked with utv and applause entertainment . garg holds an mba degree in marketing & strategy from university of strathclyde - strathclyde business school , uk .\nthe film were both commercially success thereby marking a step further of balaji . in 2010 , the company sub - branded\nbalaji : it is a trailer ! no , it is a tv show ! no , it ' s a . . .\nas part of the exercise , the film production undertaking of balaji motion pictures ltd ( bmpl ) will be demerged into btl . the move will enable btl to consolidate the content production business . after the demerger , bmpl will focus on the film distribution business . simultaneously , bolt media ltd will be amalgamated with btl . bolt is in a similar line of business as btl and its amalgamation with btl will help in focussed and effective utilisation of the production activities .\nketan gupta , chief operating officer ( balaji telefilms ltd . ) : ketan gupta is the coo of balaji telefilms ltd , television group and has over 15 years of experience in the field of television production and lifecycle management of the entire production process . he is responsible for handling the entire production & operating process for all of balaji\u2019s ongoing & upcoming tv shows ( fiction & non - fiction ) . he has been an integral part of most of the shows launched by balaji and his strengths include cost management , extracting production efficiencies and handling multiple ongoing tv productions across numerous locations . as member of the core management team at balaji he works on all ongoing and new initiatives in the television space .\nat balaji , garg was instrumental in driving the company ' s movies business . he was overseeing development , production , marketing and distribution . in his stint with balaji , he worked on several movies from the motion pictures company including ' ragini mms ' , ' shor in the city ' , ' shootout at wadala ' , ' lootera ' , ' the dirty picture ' , ' kyaa super kool hain hum ' , ' lootera ' , ' ek thi daayan ' , ' once upon a time in mumbai dobaara ' , ' ragini mms - 2 ' , ' main tera hero ' and ' ek villain ' .\nafter the humshakals debacle and the average performance of happy ending , saif ali khan has decided to become a little more experimental with genres . though he has often played the suave casanova in films , his other roles in films like ek hasina thi , being cyrus and omkara were highly appreciated . hence , saif ali khan has decided to opt for a different strategy while choosing films and has signed a three film deal with ekta kapoor \u2019s balaji motion pictures is a step towards it .\nindian conglomerate reliance industries ltd . is acquiring a 24 . 9 % stake in leading content provider balaji telefilms for $ 64 . 2 million , part of reliance\u2019s push into the entertainment sector . balaji operates the digital content platform alt and will use the reliance investment to grow the business further .\nbalaji has produced over 15 , 000 hours of television content since its inception , including content in hindi , tamil , telegu , kannada and malayalam .\nbalaji telefilms produces most of india\u2019s top - rated hindi - language television content , including \u201cnaagin , \u201d \u201ckum kum bhagya , \u201d and \u201cye hai mohabbatein . \u201d the balaji - produced \u201cchandrakanta\u201d is currently airing on the colors channel operated by network 18 , the media group in which reliance owns a controlling stake .\nbalaji telefilms is an indian company which produces indian soap operas , reality tv , comedy , game shows , entertainment and factual programming in several indian languages .\nsome love stories never die , they get recreated \u2013 re imagined & retold on the big screen . one such epic love story is laila majnu which celebrates the madness of love ! taking a leaf out of the classic folklore , imtiaz ali presents a modern retelling of laila majnu , directed by sajid ali . laila majnu hits screens on 24th august ! directed by : sajid ali produced by : balaji motion pictures and pi films social media links twitter : urltoken facebook : urltoken . . . instagram : urltoken . . . show less\nsonika bhasin , head of non - theatrical revenues , balaji motion pictures , said , \u201cwe want to connect with our ardent movie fans wherever they are and vuclip stands head and shoulders above its peers by offering the best unbuffered viewing experience on mobile . the appreciation and joy people associate with viewing our content is only going to be as good as this experience and that\u2019s exactly why we are excited to partner with vuclip ! vuclip also offers us tremendous reach that cuts across device types and great monetization with its unique approach to treating premium content as it should be . \u201d\nas we look to further our growth and continued success , we are committed to enhance shareholders value and provide distinctive content that our audiences expect from us . we will continue to expand through our expertise in content creation across tv , motion pictures and digital and provide entertainment to our millions of consumers . in time , we wish to emerge as one of the most recognized and most influential entertainment providers globally .\nanother example : junglee pictures reportedly paid excel entertainment rs 35 crore for acquiring their film bangistaan . this film starring riteish deshmukh and pulkit samrat , and directed by debutant karan anshuman , was cleverly clubbed with the more commercial dil dhadkne do , to the studio as a 2 - film deal . junglee pictures got no ip on both the films . bangistaan ended up making around just rs 5 crore at the box office . the film reportedly got large subsidies as it was shot in poland , giving excel a table profit already on the deal . but junglee pictures allegedly incurred a heavy loss on these two films .\nin the same year , ' nine network entertainment india pvt . ltd ' , a wholly owned subsidiary of nine broadcasting india pvt . ltd . , merged with balaji telefilms ltd .\nbalaji telefilms ltd ( btl ) on wednesday announced a streamlining exercise for its group structure to combine similar business interests , improve allocation of capital , enhance operational efficiencies and optimise cash flow .\nindian conglomerate reliance industries ltd . is acquiring a 24 . 9 % stake in leading content provider balaji telefilms for $ 64 . 2 million , part of reliance\u2019s push into the entertainment sector . balaji operates the digital content platform alt and will use the reliance investment to grow the business further . led by billionaire mukesh ambani , reliance operates in the telecom , [ \u2026 ]\nbalaji telefilms ltd . was originally incorporated as a private limited company on november 10th 1994 and went public on february 28th 2000 . today balaji telefilms ltd is amongst the largest content production houses in asia and middle east with regards to delivering hindi and regional content . we are listed on the bse with a bse code of 532382 and the nse with an nse code of balajitele .\njunglee pictures : the studio head here is reportedly responsible for the one - sided deal with excel entertainment which caused losses for the company . again no creative background here , the head apparently worked in the hospitality industry before .\nturning the concept of a superhero on its head , a flying jatt is a fantastic account of india ' s youngest superhero . he also happens to be the one - of - a - kind reluctant superhero who is . . . scared of heights ! funny and fierce in equal measure this jatt kicks butt as he rids the world of evil . until one day he meets the supervillain - raka and the face - off , of the century begins ! balaji motion pictures presents a flying jatt . produced by shobha kapoor and ekta kapoor , the movie is directed by remo d ' souza and stars tiger shroff , jacqueline fernandez and nathan jones .\nwhat started out as a simple notion to provide content for the television broadcasters has today grown to become an entertainment powerhouse known as balaji telefilms ltd . under the hands on leadership of shobha kapoor ( m . d ) alongside the extraordinary vision and creative story telling of ekta kapoor ( joint m . d . ) balaji telefilms ltd . has far exceeded its potential of yesterday and has now set the industry standard for all .\nbmp is the film arm of leading tv production house balaji telefilms , headed by ekta kapoor , which has produced some of india ' s most successful tv soaps for top channels such as starplus and zee tv .\nthe evaluation would be imperfect without highlighting amit trivedi\u2019s contribution to the motion picture . the soundtrack is seeped in melody and mirrors the era that the director illustrates on celluloid . true to the concept , trivedi takes you back to the long - gone period with his melodies .\nin 2012 , the company incorporated bolt media limited yet another a wholly owned subsidiary of balaji telefilms which has produced the shows love by chance , yeh jawani ta ra ri ri and dharmakshetra and has created and produced advertisements .\nbalaji motion pictures presents \u2018half girlfriend \u2013 dost se zyada , girlfriend se kam\u2019 , an adaptation of chetan bhagat ' s best selling novel \u2018half girlfriend\u2019 . directed by mohit suri , the intense love story sets out to explore the \u2018grey area\u2019 in relationships today ; the in - between space , between two people . starring arjun kapoor , as madhav jha & shraddha kapoor as riya somani , the film is set against the backdrop of three distinct worlds of delhi , patna & new york . madhav wanted a relationship . riya didn ' t . so , she decided to be his \u2018half girlfriend\u2019 . more than a friend , les than a girlfriend , the writer of 2 states , director of aashiqui 2 & producers of ek villain proudly present - half girlfriend dost se zyada , girlfriend se kam .\nyeh kahan aa gaye hum is an indian musical soap opera that premiered on 26 october 2015 , from monday to friday at 9 : 30pm on & tv ; . the show is produced by ekta kapoor of balaji telefilms . the show stars karan kundra and saanvi talwar as the protagonists .\nthe film industry is buzzing with the news of the walt disney company , one of the biggest studios in the world , shutting down their motion pictures division in india , and siddarth roy kapur , the current managing director , parting ways with the company \u2013however , i am not surprised a single bit . reason ? i expected this long back . not that i claim to be a visionary but i figured that the illogical ways in which studio heads function make no sense at all . i could see this coming in bollywood . i have been in touch with all my friends in the hindi film industry and am in the know about how the tide has turned for the worst . let me explain how , step by step .\nsony - msm pictures : the studio is headed by someone with a financial background who was handling sony\u2019s television business . the studio head reportedly did not have much confidence in piku which was produced by msm last year . the film ended up being a commercial and critical success . the person , however , was very confident about azhar , which ended up being a dud .\nsanjay dwivedi , group chief financial officer : sanjay dwivedi has over 20 years of experience in the field of finance & accounts . currently , he heads the finance & accounts and also the secretarial functions at the balaji group . a chartered accountant from the institute of chartered accountants of india , sanjay has vast experience in diverse finance operations across industries like steels , pharmaceuticals and media & entertainment . prior to balaji he has held senior management positions at nimbus communications ltd . , entertainment network india limited ( radio mirchi ) , a leading private fm radio broadcasting company in india ( a part of the times group ) . he has earlier worked with glaxosmithkline pharmaceuticals ( india ) limited and tata steels in various finance functions .\n2009 : after sanjay leela bhansali delivered a big flop with saawariya , sony pictures india was still considering him for his next film . but then utv came into the picture and offered him a director\u2019s fee of rs 35 crore , an amount that was unheard of in bollywood . it made no sense at all as he had just delivered a huge flop with a big hollywood studio . sony shut shop in india after that .\nevery frame of lootera exudes sensuality , partly because the chemistry between the on - screen lovers \u2014 ranveer and sonakshi \u2014 is scorching . the fervor and passion the two actors emanate on screen , while living those characters , leaves you awe - struck . lootera is further embellished with dialogue that corresponds so delightfully with the premise . the lines are dreamy , romantic and acidic , as per the situation . the contribution by the dop is equally pertinent , with the frames appearing to be a painting in motion .\n2015 : reliance big pictures released vibhu puri\u2019s hawaizaada , which turned out to be a colossal flop . made on a budget of rs 35 crore , it could not even make rs 10 crore at the box office . the film starred ayushmann khurana in the lead along with a new actress . this was the last nail in the coffin of reliance entertainment . sanjeev lamba , the ceo , was asked to step down along with the senior management team , and further movie production under the banner was stopped .\ndrumrolls . . . the veeres are here in style & grandeur ! get ready to relive childhood friendships , everlasting bonds & soulmates for a lifetime ! veere di wedding is slated to release on 1st june , 2018 . the film stars kareena kapoor khan , sonam kapoor , swara bhasker & shikha talsania in pivotal roles . the film is directed by shashanka ghosh , produced by balaji telefilms , anil kapoor films & communication network and saffron broadcast & media ltd .\n2008 : pvr pictures green - lit ashutosh gowariker\u2019s khelein hum jee jaan sey without reading the script , and at an unheard price of rs 46 crore for a film starring abhishek bachchan . they were just told what the story was . later , when the bijlis realised it\u2019s too expensive , they went to gowariker during the shoot and tried to negotiate the price to rs 28 crore , the cost was finally settled at rs 35 crore . the film gave a return of only rs 5 crore and was one of the biggest flops of the year .\nshobha kapoor , managing director shobha kapoor has been extremely instrumental in transforming the company from its small beginnings in 1994 to india\u2019s largest tv content company . since inception , mrs . kapoor has been hands on in the company\u2019s operational management and efficiency and in controlling \u2018on set\u2019 activity . her stellar work in building the balaji brand made her win several awards including ceo of the year ( indian telly awards ) , businesswoman of the year ( the economic times ) and numerous best producer awards for their tv shows .\nekta kapoor , joint managing director ekta kapoor is credited with revamping india\u2019s television landscape . she pioneered an entire genre of television content , heralding india\u2019s satellite television boom . balaji\u2019s shows have been and continue to be channel drivers for most general entertainment broadcasters . as the creative force behind the company\u2019s success , she believes in a hands - on approach in day - to - day creative direction for all our content , routinely putting in 16 - 18 hours each day , she moves ahead with india\u2019s rapidly metamorphosing tv climate .\nunder her creative guidance , balaji has won almost every major tv award . her stellar work in creating a large content conglomerate at a young age garnered her several distinguished awards , including the economic times ( businesswoman of the year 2002 ) , ernst & young ( entrepreneur of the year 2001 ) and the american biographical institute ( woman of the year 2001 ) , among others . in 2016 , she was placed at the no . 1 position among \u201950 most influential women\u2019 in the indian marketing , advertising and media ecosystems by impact magazine .\nbalaji telefilms , a media company , was incorporated in 1994 . it has 32 state\u2013of the\u2013art studios . it is a leading content provider in the television segment . it started operations in 1995\u201396 with serials like mano ya na mano and hum paanch . the company occupies a dominant space in the television content creation space , with the no . 1 show on indian television to its credit and all of its shows among the top 50 on television . currently its producers of several leading serials on major channels like star plus , 9x , sony tv , zee tv and sun tv network .\nbalaji telefilms is promoted by ekta kapoor and shobha kapoor and is a public company listed at bombay stock exchange and national stock exchange of india . its work includes , kyunki saas bhi kabhi bahu thi , [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] kahaani ghar ghar kii , kasautii zindagii kay , kaahin kissii roz , kahiin to hoga , kkusum , kutumb , kayamath , kasamh se , tere liye , pavitra rishta , [ 7 ] [ 8 ] [ 9 ] bade achhe lagte hain , [ 10 ] [ 11 ] [ 12 ] itna karo na mujhe pyaar , [ 13 ] pyaar kii ye ek kahaani , meri aashiqui tumse hi , pavitra bandhan ' , yeh hai mohabbatein , [ 14 ] [ 15 ] [ 16 ] kumkum bhagya , [ 17 ] [ 18 ] naagin , brahmarakshas , kasam tere pyaar ki , chandra nandni , [ 19 ] [ 20 ] pardes mein hai mera dil and kundali bhagya . [ 21 ] [ 22 ] [ 23 ]\nbig b is diljit ' s new ' admirer . ' he ' couldn ' t have asked for more '\nsanjay dutt responded to his best friend paresh ghelani ' s post and said :\nlove you lots .\nthere remains some controversy over whether the character she ' s playing identified as transgender . here ' s what scarlett johansson ' s said about the issue\nneha kakkar willing to ' take up acting . ' but , there ' s a condition\nnote : films are ranked according to their release dates . the thumbs ups and downs reflect rediff ' s views .\ngovinda , manoj bajpai , aftab shivdasani , celina jaitley , upen patel , hansika motwani .\nimraan khan , genelia d ' souza , prateik babbar , ratna pathak shah .\nrani looks jaded , the film seems to be inspired from quite a few hollywood movies .\nkay kay menon , sonali kulkarni , vinay pathak , parvin dabbas , rajat kapoor , sandhya mridul , simone singh .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nlootera\nreleased with much expectations and after exceptional reviews started pouring in , many thought it as next\nbarfi !\nbut that was not the case as film faltered big time at box office .\nat the end of the day , film failed to bring audience in after all paid pr and weekend moolah settled . film collected 26 cr nett in week one and only 2 cr nett plus in 2nd weekend which speaks volume about the level of rejection .\nfilm collected7 cr overseas and thus film ' ' s worldwide share is almost 18 . 50 cr and satellite rights , music right and home video added further 12 cr to its kitty . film would had made some money with better biz after week one but film simply fell all over .\nfilm thus lost 7 % investment though there are reports that bala ji sold satellite rights of four films etd , saw , ouatimd and\nlootera\nfor 100 cr but that is clearly linked to box office performance . what we got out of sources is that\nlootera\nwould be paid for maximum 8 cr after such a dismal performance on ticket windows .\nher fellow , varun , is a more street - smart sort , one who might not watch a film as soon as it releases but knows enough to cheekily make a reference to it later . when we first meet him , he ' s calm , unhurried and mostly unflappable - - playing an art - teacher might be a stretch for him , however . nevertheless , he gamely calls drawing leaves easy , and confidently daubs at the canvas with green paint . the contrast between the two characters is delightful , and the actors conjure up a fierce , throbbing chemistry .\nsonakshi sinha plays pakhi beautifully , creating a character who is immaculately wide - eyed and possesses casual , yet unmistakable , grace . it is a performance that starts off dreamily soft and turns harder , and she does well - etched dialogue justice like few actresses can . there ' s a discernible vulnerability to pakhi throughout the film , and sinha brings out this fragility perfectly without ever overplaying it .\nranveer singh matches her step for step , using his lower lip to marvelous effect . he curls it when angry , juts it out when thoughtful and lets it hang loose ( and , finally , frostbitten ) when he has nothing to say . and again , he plays it close to the chest , never straying from the pitch of the film :\nwhen he stammers on the word\nlandscape\n, he lightly labours the l instead of actually repeating it . he looks good as a quiet pinup , a vintage hero in high - waisted trousers , but it is when he bedraggedly lets his seams show that singh is at his best . he even snarls like heathcliff .\nand despite all this proficiency with dialogue - - which extends to the other great performers in the film , the veteran barun chanda ( who uses words like\numartaraaz\nwith near - utpal dutt gravitas ) and the very likable vikrant massey , who throws in a devsaab impression - - the very best moments in lootera are the entirely wordless ones .\nthis is largely due to the remarkable craft shown by cinematographer mahendra j shetty , who has composed a film where every frame melts into the other with a most lyrical ebb and flow .\nlootera is a gorgeous , gorgeous film , one that uses its period setting affectionately , with loving detail , and not exploitatively , as our cinema is wont to do . shetty pores over it all - - from the lace curtains to the mosquito nets , from the checkerboard floors of the old mansion to the frozen - over remnants of a roadside shrine to a dashboard light surrounded by open - air darkness - - but the way he frames his actors ' faces may be the greatest masterclass on offer .\nboth sinha and singh have distinctive noses , and rather than divert attention away from them the film embraces the contrast , highlighting it by a profile shot of the two in the same frame .\nbefore we encounter sonakshi ' s nose we see that of a durga effigy , and the uniqueness of the actress ' nose is thrown automatically into sharp relief .\nlater , when sinha ' s angry , the lens is positioned to make her nose look like a menhir ; it ' s always intentional , and it ' s always captivating . singh ' s is a more angular nose , one that looks pointy as sweat drips off it during a dimly lit - scene , and the first time the two kiss , it is preceded by an eskimo - style rubbing of the noses . many cinematographers can conjure up moody shadows and beautiful frames , but what is on show here - - as sinha looks through a big magnifying glass to make her eyes appear huge , as the bengali - girl stereotype dictates - - is so much more special , and shetty is clearly a wizard .\nall this while motwane plays the thieving magpie . and i don ' t just mean the rossellini overture that automatically reminds me of the castafiore emerald .\nlootera deftly pays tribute to guru dutt ' s first film by way of song and name of the villain , and borrows a disease from ritwik ghatak ' s heartwrenching meghe dhaka tara . all this while genius composer amit trivedi uncharacteristically steals his main theme from a bad english film , as if some pickpocketry was the price of entry . in light of what the titular protagonist does , perhaps this adaptation could be titled the last thief .\neither way , this is a film worth the grandest of larceny . motwane ' s direction is so assured and confident that this scarcely feels like his second feature . the script is clearly one he believes in , and the film is resultantly free of false - notes . even the few moments that feel like narrative missteps turn out to be masterstrokes . and , as exemplified by a breathtaking chase sequence that could result in any number of outcomes , motwane sides with his story , not with any one of his characters .\na film , then , about life , love and leaves . and in the end it comes down to the sort of snow - surrounded tree that you can draw even if you ' ve always had trouble drawing leaves . magnificent .\nwhat is a r rahman doing at a dubai mall ? reader talib sends us a picture .\nuntil sometime back , the masala film space was dominated by sanjay dutt , anil kapoor , salman khan , akshay kumar , ajay devgn and govinda . subsequently , shah rukh khan stepped in . just when you thought that the young brigade would look the other way , abstaining from non - stop entertainers , ranbir kapoor green - lit besharam , shahid kapoor gave his nod to r\u2026 rajkumar and ranveer singh and arjun kapoor gave the go ahead to gunday . now varun dhawan , a relative newcomer , opts for the tried and tested genre in his very second outing \u2014 main tera hero . interestingly , he teams up with his father , david dhawan , a veteran at masalathons , who has worked with the above - mentioned seniors [ except srk ] .\ndavid dhawan\u2019s filmography tilts heavily towards remakes and the veteran\u2019s latest endeavor main tera hero is a remake as well \u2014 of the immensely successful telugu film kandireega [ 2011 ] . a lot is riding on main tera hero , since it teams up the father and son dhawan for the first time . will dhawan sr . \u2019s magic wand work again , like it did in the past ?\nlet\u2019s enlighten you about the premise of main tera hero . seenu [ varun dhawan ] is terrible in studies . when his father [ manoj pahwa ] cites instances of seenu\u2019s friends enrolling in various universities and emerging toppers , seenu decides that he too would enroll in a university and make his parents proud . seenu encounters sunaina [ ileana d\u2019cruz ] in the university and it\u2019s love at first sight for him . however , angad [ arunoday singh ] , a cop , is also in love with sunaina and intends marrying her , much against her wishes .\nseenu throws a challenge at angad that he will win sunaina\u2019s heart and as luck would have it , he makes sunaina falls in love with him within three days . just when everything seems to be sailing smoothly for the couple , sunaina gets kidnapped by a don based in bangkok [ anupam kher ] , whose daughter ayesha [ nargis fakhri ] \u2014 whom seenu had saved from eve teasers \u2014 is in love with seenu .\nwatching a david dhawan movie is akin to having your fav fast - food , which may not be high on nutrition [ read meaningful content ] , but you relish it with glee since it whets your appetite . and main tera hero does that to you . packed with just about every mass - friendly ingredient available on the shelf , which the hoi polloi laps up with delight , david designs an entertainer that keeps you amused for most parts . sure , there\u2019s nothing you haven\u2019t watched before , but the trick is to keep the viewer completely absorbed in the proceedings and david has mastered the art since decades .\nwriter tushar hiranandani adapts kandireega for the hindi movie audience , making sure there\u2019s no room for boredom for most parts . the twists in the tale , the aimed - at - masses humor , the witty and comical dialogue [ milap zaveri ] , which are one of the highlights of this film , the assorted characters with over the top acts , the appropriate situations for songs and action pieces\u2026 the packaging of main tera hero is just precise \u2014 a formula that seldom goes wrong , if handled correctly .\nin addition , david presents varun as the * young * mass - friendly hero . he makes varun do stuff that sends front - benchers into raptures , which includes varun flaunting his torso and flexing muscles . moreover , david , very smartly , makes varun slip into the shoes of his peers by making him do stuff that had worked big time with sanju , salman , akshay and govinda in the past . and varun carries off the antics adroitly .\nthe sole blemish i can point out is the excessive length towards the post - interval portions , with a few sequences appearing stretched without any reason . the entire episode involving shakti kapoor also appears forced , while the journey to the culmination could\u2019ve been taut and crisp .\nthe soundtrack [ sajid - wajid ] , much like david\u2019s earlier ventures , fits the genre of the film seamlessly . \u2018palat\u2019 , \u2018besharmi ki height\u2019 and \u2018shanivaar raati\u2019 are foot - tapping compositions . action sequences are well orchestrated .\non the whole , main tera hero is a wild , wacky , madcap entertainer that has the unmistakable stamp of the master of entertainers \u2014 david dhawan . an over the top plot , humor quotient and performances are three aces the film stands on . the film should work well with admirers of typical bollywood masalathons , also because varun dhawan pulls off the act with flamboyance and bowls you over with an uproarious act in this zany entertainer . go , have fun and laugh out loud !\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 hungama digital media entertainment pvt . ltd . all rights reserved .\nprabhu deva , sonakshi sinha and arunoday singh at the success bash of ragini mms 2 , main tera hero organised by the producer of these films , ekta kapoor . sachin gokhale / firstpost\na very happy david dhawan attend the combined success bash of ragini mms 2 and main tera hero . the latter was directed by him and featured his son varun dhawan in the lead . sachin gokhale / firstpost\nvarun dhawan , tusshar kapoor and jackky bhagnani at the success bash of ragini mms 2 and main tera hero . sachin gokhale / firstpost\nhuma qureshi , ileana d ' cruz and alia bhatt with arjun kapoor at the success bash of main tera hero and ragini mms 2 . sachin gokhale / firstpost\nsanjay gupta with his wife and neelam with her husband sameer soni . sachin gokhale / firstpost\nsophie choudry , tigmanshu dhulia and udita goswami at the success party of ragini mms 2 and main tera hero . sachin gokhale / firstpost\nkarishma tanna , divya dutta and ekta kapoor at the success bash of main tera hero and ragini mms 2 . sachin gokhale / firstpost\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ndaily box office ( sun . ) | weekend box office ( jul . 6\u20138 ) | # 1 movie : ' ant - man and the wasp ' | showtimes\n\u00a9 urltoken , inc . or its affiliates . all rights reserved . box office mojo and imdb are trademarks or registered trademarks of urltoken , inc . or its affiliates . terms of use and privacy policy under which this service is provided to you .\ndid you ever anticipate vikramaditya motwane to put together a period film with mainstream actors , after attempting the brilliant slice - of - life drama udaan ? nope , not me at least\u2026 but maverick film - makers , by and large , tend to drop a bombshell by opting for a contrasting theme in their ensuing movie . the question is , will motwane ship yet another dazzling nugget in his subsequent outing ? let\u2019s find out\u2026\nlootera is inspired by american author o . henry\u2019s short story \u2018the last leaf\u2019 . let\u2019s set the record straight by stating that motwane hasn\u2019t adapted the story in its entirety . he has made modifications , of course\u2026 the most vital one being injecting the protagonist\u2019s character [ ranveer singh ] in the plot , which did not exist in the story . for those not acquainted with the story , it\u2019s about this dying girl who watches the leaves fall from a plant outside the windowpane and believes that the day the last leaf falls , she too would pass away .\nlootera is a captivating tale that reverberates with emotions and passion and encapsulates the highs and lows of a stormy relationship magnificently . penned with utmost sensitivity and crafted delicately and thoughtfully , the film is akin to a beautiful painting on celluloid !\n1953 . west bengal . varun [ ranveer singh ] arrives in manikpur . he impresses the zamindar and his family , especially his daughter pakhi [ sonakshi sinha ] , who finds herself drawn towards him .\nsoon , varun and pakhi are involved in a passionate relationship , but varun does a volte face and disappears . when truth dawns upon pakhi\u2019s father , he suffers a stroke and passes away . pakhi decides to move on , determined to forget varun . she arrives in dalhousie , but as destiny would have it , varun walks into her life again\u2026\nthe premise of lootera may bring back memories of several films . but it\u2019s the mood , the ambience , the treatment that lures you into the world of varun and pakhi . the old world charm of bengal and dalhousie only enhances the impact , while the varied twists in the tale catch you absolutely unaware , especially when one is guessing about what course the storyline would take after a major twist during the interval point .\nlootera bears the look of a classic . the visuals , the shade palette , the objet d\u2019art , the milieu , the apparel\u2026 even the way the characters communicate at an unhurried , easygoing pace and share emotions takes you back to the bygone era .\nudaan gestured the initiation of an accomplished storyteller\u2019s journey and lootera cements it . in years to come , motwane may emerge as the frontrunner thanks to the plot / s he chooses to narrate and most significantly , the brilliance with which he narrates it . the sparkling chemistry between the actors , the atmospherics , the storytelling\u2026 lootera is a demanding film to make , but the director warrants colossal admiration for jubilantly narrating a tale that settles in your heart\u2026 and moistens your eyes at varied junctures .\nof course , the narrative unravels at an unhurried pace , but let\u2019s not forget that this one has an old - world charm that cannot be rushed . the moments and pauses are to be enjoyed in a film like this !\nwhile ranveer and sonakshi anchor the movie with supreme performances , even the ones in supporting parts leave an ineradicable impact . ranveer has been entrusted with a complicated character so early in his career . besides playing an intense lover , he plays a reticent and brooding character , something he hasn\u2019t explored in his earlier films . and ranveer makes the most of it by making the character come alive . the character has disconcerting shades and it is imperative that he uses his eyes to leave a mark , which he does so at a variety of stages . he\u2019s simply fantastic !\nlike ranveer , sonakshi too gets the most demanding role of her career thus far and what makes it even more complicated for the youngster is the fact that she has to shoulder the responsibility of hauling the film on her shoulders when ranveer makes a brief exit , only to re - emerge after a point . sonakshi is a revelation in lootera ; her performance is , beyond doubt , top notch . she glides into her part with such effortlessness that it catches you by complete surprise . she\u2019s magnificent !\ndivya dutta is super in a cameo . vikrant massey is first - rate . shirin guha is appropriate . arif zakaria is tremendous . adil hussain delivers a punch - packed performance . barun chanda , as sonakshi\u2019s father , is brilliant .\non the whole , lootera is an intrinsically earnest and profoundly heartwarming story that stays in your heart . an absolute must for those who love romantic films or are romantic at heart . this one\u2019s a cinematic gem !\nthe times of india , tnn , updated : feb 9 , 2016 , 02 . 51 pm ist\nin a village , a young archaeologist falls in love with a landlord ' s daughter . their union seems doomed . but destiny brings them together a year later . will they live happily ever after ?\nlootera is a love saga of yore . the plot is an amalgamation of a story written by vikramaditya motwane with o ' henry ' s short story , the last leaf . it begins in manikpur , west bengal , in 1953 .\na zamindar ( barun chanda ) dotes on his well - educated but impressionable girl , pakhi ( sonakshi sinha ) . the landlord ' s munim warns his master that courtesy the state acquisition and tenancy act of 1950 , zamindars like himself ( read loyal to the british empire ) were losing their titles and prerogatives . but to no avail . the zamindar is visibly more concerned about his daughter ' s well - being , more so because she suffers from asthma .\na suave archaeologist , varun ( ranveer singh ) , enters the village seeking permission from the landlord to dig up a mysterious civilisation buried around his temple . as work progresses , love blossoms between pakhi and varun . the father of the bride agrees to their union but the young couple face other hurdles . from a simple love story the film assumes the shape of a thriller .\na year later , pakhi and varun ( the lootera ) find themselves under the same roof , in snow - capped dalhousie under extenuating circumstances . their relationship is volatile , vile and vulnerable . love him she does , but deep inside , she is nursing a grudge against him for stealing her heart , breaking her father ' s heart and letting their trust down .\nin his second outing , post - the critically acclaimed udaan ( 2010 ) , motwane definitely shows an upward graph . he transports you to the ' 50s effortlessly with his vintage cars , opulent havelis , authentic costumes and terrific performances from his lead cast . every frame is a picture postcard . sonakshi , barun chanda and ranveer need special mention . however , be suitably warned ; the old - world aura and the languid pace are not for the young and restless .\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 .\nsonakshi sinha : unfair to say hindi films can ' t achiev . . .\netimes is an entertainment , tv & lifestyle industry ' s promotional website and carries advertorials and native advertising .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 bennett , coleman & co . ltd . all rights reserved .\na hero . a heroine . and a villain . that\u2019s the standard template bollywood has been using for decades now . very infrequently do you come across a film that creates undeniable curiosity for the antagonist . mohit suri \u2018s ek villain is one of those rare films .\nthe attention - grabbing trailers and the mesmerizing soundtrack have generated substantial curiosity for the film . so much so that the know - alls are drawing parallels with the korean thriller i saw the devil [ 2010 ] . the grapevine gains credibility because the two films \u2014 the korean as well as ek villain \u2014 focus on the serial killer and how the male protagonist , whose life has overturned due to a distressing occurrence , courtesy the serial killer , gets even with the antagonist . the resemblance ends there .\nthe similarities apart , ek villain charters a novel route completely . the characters , the reason that compel a simpleton to slip into the robes of a serial killer , the clash between the good versus evil factions are dissimilar when compared to the korean film . so , there !"]}
{"id": 54931, "summary": [{"text": "triangle group ( also known as triangle tyre ) is a chinese tire company that manufactures a range of tires for vehicles from passenger cars to construction equipment and tires fit for special purposes .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "as of 2015 it is the 14th largest tire maker in the world according to tyres & accessories . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "triangle group", "paragraphs": ["in december , 1998 shandong triangle group ltd . was renamed triangle group co . , ltd\nin august 16 , triangle tyre co . , ltd . established comprehensive strategic cooperation with chery group . in augest 16 , triangle signed cooperation agreement with chery group .\non august 3 , 2010 sinopec and triangle group strategic cooperation framework agreement signing ceremony was held in triangle group . on june 22 , 2010 triangle group 2010 high performance car radial tyre press conference was held in beijing . on the conference , triangle group launched a new generation of low carbon , green high - performance car radial tyre .\nin november 2015 , triangle group refreshed its brand image at asia essen tyre fair .\nin november 2015 , triangle group refreshed its brand image on asia essen tyre fair .\nin april , 2015 , triangle group won china rubber industry \u201ctop brand award \u201d for its brand , triangle . \u201d\nin november 2015 , triangle group participated in the sema show in the u . s .\nin april , 2015 , triangle group won china rubber industry \u201centerprise innovation & development award\u201d .\n* student group rate : adults $ 35 . 50 , students $ 21 . 50 to qualify for the student group pricing group must be at least 50 % students . * * adult group rate : adults $ 44 . 15 , students $ 21 . 00\n\u00a92001 - the triangle group . all rights reserved . 9 south hackensack avenue , kearny nj , 07032\nthe triangle group / tricap international llc - rancho dominguez , ca * . dispatching and following up on 200 + shipments daily with assigned group of drivers . . . .\nin january 2015 , gong zheng , deputy secretary of the shandong provincial cpc committee , visited triangle group .\ntriangle group\u2019s power division was established in 2012 to meet the demands and opportunities in the egyptian market . the division\ntoday , several world - class organizations partner with triangle group to enter and compete successfully in strategic regional markets .\n100 % outpatient pediatric group opportunity in metro north carolina community within minutes of the research triangle . . . .\nin july 2015 , the new generation of passenger vehicle tyre , triangle group developed , debuted officially in europe .\nin july 2015 , the new generation of passenger vehicle tyre , triangle group developed , debuted officially in europe .\nin november 2015 , guo shuqing , governor of shandong province , came to triangle group to carry out some investigations .\non december 28 , 2011 , \u4e09triangle group was proudly awarded as one of the most motivation and innovation enterprises . on november 16th , national engineering laboratory of tyre industry was launched in triangle group .\nthe bermuda triangle , also known as the devil ' s triangle , . . .\nin july 2015 , july 2015 witnessed the unveiling of sprotex and protract , two renewed passenger car tyres of triangle group .\nin september 2015 , xinchang no . 1 central primary school in ya\u2019an city funded by triangle group was put into use .\nin september 2015 , xinchang no . 1 central primary school in ya\u2019an city funded by triangle group was put into use .\nin february 2015 , triangle group held the annual meeting to sum up the year of 2014 and plan the year of 2015 .\nin july 29 , triangle group got the platinum award of\u2018caterpillar best supplier and quality enterprise prize ( sqep ) , which is the highest level of this award . triangle group was also the first enterprise who got the platinum prize among caterpillar ' s global suppliers . in june 29 , china top 500 chemical enterprises released . triangle group ranked no . 18 . on march 20 , 2010 , the first tyre was produced in triangle industrial park .\ntriangle group provides customers with a fleet that operates both in shallow and deep water using jack - ups and semi - submersible units .\non september 20th , 2011 triangle group won honorary title of\nnational quality work advanced unit\n. on september 3rd , 2011 china top 500 enterprises were released , triangle group ranked no . 442 , while also the no . 240 among china ' s manufacturing industry .\nin february , 2015 , triangle group was awarded the honor of labor certificate of vitalizing shandong province and improving the lives of its people .\nin december , 2009 triangle tyre co . , ltd . won the first quality prize presented by province governor . in december 2009 , triangle group won the enterprise management prize of shandong province .\ncoordinate parent interviews , applicant visits and group screenings . rockridge neighborhood of oakland and triangle neighborhood of emeryville , of the san . . . .\nin april 2015 , triangle group celebrated its 39th anniversary and ding yuhua , the board chairman , mapped out new plans for its globalization strategy .\ntriangle group began as small collective of companies specializing in representation , consulting and investments . the group is owned by the tawil family , which started its business in egypt as early on as 1810 and is considered one of egypt\u2019s most deeply rooted business families . nationalized in 1962 by nasser , the tawil family reestablished its businesses in 1970 , which would mark the beginnings of triangle group .\nfinal count \u2013 72 hours no refunds , group can increase in size if guides are available .\nin april 2015 , triangle group celebrated its 39th anniversary and ding yuhua , the board chairman , mapped out new plans for its globalization strategy . \u3002\nin september 2010 , triangle group ranked no . 304 in the list of the largest 500 import and export companies . in september 4 , 2010 china top 500 enterprises list was released . triangle group ranked no . 430 , while also no . 232 among the top 500 chinese manufacturing industry enterprises in august 2010 , triangle signed framework agreement of strategic cooperation .\ntriangle group practice has been operating in central lewisham for over 30 years . it serves a population of over 7300 patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds .\nanother growth driver has been triangle group\u2019s introduction of its own range of exclusive products and services ; these have given us a strong \u2018stand - alone\u2019 dimension .\nin 2012 , triangle group chairman ding yuhua attended the fifth meeting of the 11th national people ' s congress , and shaked hands with president xi jinping .\nbuilt on a foundation of multi talented human expertise , triangle group\u2019s diverse business lines compliment one another and serve as its internal building blocks , with each business line and function directly and indirectly capitalizing on the resources present within the group to sustain its continued growth .\nin may 2015 , triangle group held a ceremony to implement the essence of the commendation rally for national model workers and propagate the advanced deeds of sun jian\u2019en .\nwebsst is very helpful to our counter guys . and your customer service group is the best !\nprepares standard project status reports for project delivery team or work group , client and management . part of the golden triangle of the silicon valley , mil . . .\nin 2012 , triangle made study visit to russia . 2012\u5e74 the snow tyre of triangle passed harsh test in finland .\nresearch triangle , 2 hours ; each ac maintains a collateral , an affinity group , and a focus in one of three areas within the department : . . . .\nin beijing , china , march 2015 , ding yuhua , the board chairman of triangle group , attended the third session of the twelfth national people ' s congress of china .\nin december , 2003 triangle group co . , ltd finished institution status change in august , 2003 triangle ranked 418th among the top 500 enterprises of china in march , 2003 ding yuhua was elected to be one of delegates in the tenth npc\nwe are looking to hire the best and brightest agents for our triangle offices ! ready to jumpstart your career or learn more about working at triangle group ? contact one of our brokers - in - charge or call one of our office locations .\nas we continue to move forward , we do so in the knowledge that triangle group\u2019s reputation for integrity is our most critical asset and the bridge between our past and our future .\nunder it\u2019s umbrella , triangle group comprises 17 + companies that specialize in an array of business lines that include oil & gas , aviation , maritime , infrastructure , engineering and energy .\nin late may 2011 , hold by china national chemical information association , china chemical industry summit - top 500 competitive chemical enterprises publish conference was convened in yichang , hubei province . triangle group ranked no . 14 in the 2011 china ' s most competitive chemical enterprises . on april 25 , 2011 , triangle group was awarded as\u201cpioneer energy - saving enterprise\u201d of shandong province .\ngarnet valley , pa or research triangle park , nc . we are seeking to fill a new , full - time / permanent position as group leader of regulatory affairs agrochemicals . . .\nthe martha newport realty group is a small efficient residential real estate team serving chapel hill and surrounding areas . . . .\nfrom early on , triangle group began its evolution into a modern and dynamic corporation , managing a solid portfolio of leading businesses in sectors spanning technology , aviation , transportation and oil & gas .\ngarnet valley , pa or research triangle park , nc . we are seeking to fill a full - time position as group leader of human safety , agrochemicals to lead a dynamic . . .\ntriangle group practice is based in lewisham , south east london , close to ladywell railway station . there is public car parking available opposite the practice and the area is well served by public transport .\nthe triangle group surgery operates an appointment system . an appointmnet will last a maximum of 10 minutes . appointments with a doctor or nurse must be made beforehand . walk - in appointments are available only for\nbuying american made , quality products is a big factor for us choosing to partner with triangle . triangle is a true business partner !\nmoreover , the building is an accurate reflection of triangle\u2019s long - standing presence in the market . in contrast to the majority of the nation\u2019s tire manufacturing facilities , which were only established in the last decade , the triangle group boasts a rich history that dates back to 1976 .\nethical conduct , high quality of work , credibility and transparent activities with our partners and clients , shape and form the group\u2019s foundation .\ntoday , triangle group is seen as a local powerhouse , with major undertakings in a number of private sector and national projects . continuing in its tradition of sustainable expansion , the group continues each year to review and update its internal systems and processes to ensure it is ahead of the curve in maintaining excellence in its operations and its positive impact on the community . coupled with its pioneering human resources and its ongoing acquisition of the best talents the egyptian market has to offer , triangle group is on firm footing to become a leader in its chosen fields of business .\non april 23 to 24 ,\n2011 china enterprise competitiveness annul meeting - good faith and development\nwas held in beijing . triangle group was awarded title of\nchina ' s most competitive brand enterprise\n. in february 2011 , triangle held assigning ceremony of strategic cooperation agreement with tianjin university\nin february , 2012 , the company carried out management system reform , with\nchief executive responsibility system\nas the core . in january , 2012 , triangle group issued three - year mtn of $ 500 million .\nin may 2008 , triangle donated 3000 army emergency car tyres for disaster area , and triangle officers donated 400 , 000 yuan and over 3000 cotton quilt .\nwe are a positive and energetic group of professionals that all take on any and all tasks required to successfully complete the projects . . . .\ntoday , triangle tires are sold in over 160 countries , with the company supplying oe tires to almost 40 auto manufacturers throughout the world , among them faw , dong feng motor group , golden dragon and yontong auto corp .\nin 1995 , triangle was awarded to be an enterprise with good public image .\nin 2001 , triangle awarded the name of model enterprise of cad application engineering .\nin december 2009 , triangle awarded the prize of enterprise management in shandong province .\nduring the spring festival of march 2015 , triangle group joined hands with the high - speed rails to step up publicity and create favorable social atmosphere for its brand - promotion with the help of led digital display and train media .\non october 25 , 2014 , the chowan discovery group was awarded the following award of excellence from the north carolina society of historians , etc . :\ncoordinate parent interviews , applicant visits and group screenings . _ escuela biling\u00fce internacional ( ebi ) is an independent co - educational day school located . . .\nas such , if credible companies such as the triangle group are going to continue investing in r & d and technology in order to elevate their world ranking , they have to begin commanding realistic , market - related prices for their products .\non april 22th , 2013 , triangle donated 5 million yuan to yoann disaster area .\nin december 2015 , triangle industrial design center was identified as a national design center .\non may 18th , 2012 , vice governor of shandong province cai liming visited triangle .\nin november 2009 , triangle was awarded as an outstanding enterprise in enterprise culture building .\nin december 2011 , triangle was awarded to be 2011 the most growing innovation enterprise .\ntriangle\u2019s culture of quality spans the entire company beginning with highly trained and experienced employees .\nfrom june 5th to 8th , triangle attended eisie show in german . on may 18th , 2012 , mr . cai limin , vice governor of shandong province visited triangle industrial park .\nin september 2015 , \u201ctriangle tyre going global\u201d summit was held in weihai city , china .\nin september 2015 , \u201ctriangle tyre going global\u201d summit was held in weihai city , china .\nin 2000 , the members of standing committee and president of cppcc li ruihua visited triangle .\nin december 1999 , triangle was the first to passed iso14001 certification of environmental management system .\nin january 2000 , triangle technology development center was promoted to be national technology development center .\n0n november 7th , 2012 , triangle gained the name of honest model enterprise in weihai .\nin 2013 , engineering technology research center of high performance radial tyre settled down in triangle .\n\u00a9 2018 triangle suspension systems , inc . all rights reserved . images used with permission .\ntriangle announces 2018 service center of the year award co - recipient : auto spring co .\nthe core values triangle group was built around since the very beginning remain integral to our success to this day . our belief that our human resources are our biggest asset and capital is one we are fully committed to forwarding and investing in . we believe there is no limit to the resources we invest in our people , with their own individual development being the key to our success as an organization . the resilience we have shown , our cohesion and fighting spirit during adverse times represent the very essence of triangle group .\nsince 1919 , the triangle name has been synonymous with steel leaf springs . originally the company was located in the \u201cgolden triangle\u201d section of pittsburgh , and in 1927 the base of triangle\u2019s operations moved to dubois , pa . triangle\u2019s market share increased through steady organic growth thru the years . a series of strategic acquisitions put triangle firmly on the road to becoming a leader in undercarriage products for heavy , medium & light duty trucks and trailers in the north american market .\nbehind every triangle spring you get nearly 100 years of experience in manufacturing and design . at triangle , all springs are manufactured to an oe or aftermarket specification . you can trust triangle to protect your investment and deliver consistent performance every time , all backed by our outstanding warranty policies .\non match 22th , 2013 , the mayor in akron , ohio visited triangle with a delegation .\nin november 2015\uff0c triangle tyre co . ltd . , opened the u . s . operations .\nin 1999 , the members of standing committee and secretary of the secretariat wei jianxing visited triangle .\nin july 2005 , gu xiulian , the minister of ministry of chemical industry , visited triangle .\nin december 1999 , triangle was the first to passed qs - 9000 certification of quality system .\non november 25th , 2002 , triangle awarded authentication certificate , issued by national quality certification center .\non november 16th , 2011 , tyre design and manufacturing technology engineering laboratory settled down in triangle .\nthe triangle culture \u2013 do what it takes to deliver quality products to our customers every day .\nthe company is called the carlyle group . and in the wake of the events of september 11th and the invasion of iraq , its power and influence have become significantly stronger .\nthis program exposes the history of the carlyle group , from it\u2019s inception as a private equity firm to it\u2019s precent status as one of the largest defense contractors in the world .\nthe triangle group has always been at the forefront of our industry . today is not different . we are committed to pushing the envelope of innovation to drive efficiency into all we do to driver our operations to be the best they can and to save costs for our clients .\nin february , 2001 triangle group co . , ltd held the establishment meeting in january , 2001 company\u2019s outcome of the statistic management to realize the goal of is a leader in tyre industry was awarded the first prize in the seventh national review meeting of enterprise managing modern innovative outcome\nprepaid groups will receive tickets in ad\u00acvance by mail if time permits . otherwise they can be picked up at colonial williamsburg group arrivals . to save time groups can check - in for their visit james\u00actown settlement prior to picking up their tickets at colonial williamsburg . colonial williamsburg tickets should be picked up from group arrivals 15 minutes prior to the start of their tour .\nin november 2015 , triangle tyre co . ltd . , opened the u . s . operations .\ncriteria for the triangle suspension systems 2018 distributor of the year award included partnership / participation in programs , sustained growth with triangle suspension systems , financial stability , communication , business ethics and commitment to customer .\nthe triangle group has been an industry leader in the warehousing and distribution business for over 40 years . shipping orders to almost all major soft goods retailers ,\nmom and pop stores\nand direct to consumers . let our experts provide the competitive advantage you need to beat the competition .\nthis group one day ticket includes jamestown settlement , colonial williamsburg and the american revolution museum at yorktown . to make arrangements for nps / pva sites : historic jamestowne and yorktown battlefield visit urltoken\ncriteria for the triangle suspension systems 2018 service center of the year award included partnership / participation in programs , sustained growth with triangle suspension systems , financial stability , communication , business ethics and commitment to customer .\non may 30th , 2008 , jiang yikang , secretary of the cpc shandong provincial committee , visited triangle .\non june 1th , 2009 , shandong provincial governor jiangdaming visited triangle industrial park and listened ding yuhua\u2019s report .\n, introduced me via email to the group\u2019s executive director , marvin t . jones . the \u201cwinton triangle , \u201d located in hertford county , north carolina , encompasses the three towns of winton , cofield , and ahoskie . here , people maintain a distinctive identity rooted in native american , european , and african ancestry .\nin november , 2002 the first 23 . 5r25 all steel radial tyre researched and created by triangle itself was published\non october 3 , 2008 , tony helsham , the ceo and president of volvo construction equipment , visited triangle .\non september 1th , 2004 ,\ntriangle\notr radial tyre was awarded 2004 china well - known products .\nin august 2015 , triangle tyre climbed up 4 places to 7th place according to the 2015 c - bpi rating .\non november 2th , 2000 , triangle was the first company , approved to build the first post doctoral research center .\non may 4th , 2012 , triangle assigned cooperation agreement with harbin institute of technology . in march , 2012 , triangle load meridian tyres , car radial tyres , engineering machinery tyres won the ' 2012 china rubber industry association recommend brand products ' .\nin february 2015 , triangle radial tyre for snow was listed among the brands china rubber industry association was ready to recommend .\ntriangle will be able to serve you thru a nationwide network of over 1 , 400 distributor locations . each distributor is factory trained and backed by triangle\u2019s in - house technical staff . we know air suspensions , top to bottom \u2013 test us !\nthe triangle team and level of experience fit perfectly with our manufacturing supply chain . no one does it better !\nin 2004 , members of the political bureau of the cpc central committee and vice premier of state council wu yi visited triangle .\non augest 13th , 2013 , municipal party secretary of weihai sun sutao , zhang hui investigated and surveyed in triangle industrial park .\nover the past decade , triangle group has witnessed tremendous growth and expansion across its diverse corporate portfolio . the tremendous growth of our business , in recent years , is the result of key achievements ; one is the network of international partnerships that has been developed , based on our solid reputation at home , bringing scope and diversity to our portfolio of products and services .\ntriangle suspension exudes a passion for fleet uptime , dedication to customer service , technical support and inventory fortitude . they make it happen every day . hendrickson and triangle have enjoyed a promising partnership spanning decades of delivering hendrickson genuine parts to the market place !\nthe carlyle group bot a moble home park and is working to push home owners out or trying to buy their home a fraction of what they are worth . imposing high percentage leases because they feel we are in the heart of silicon valley\nzenises ceo harjeev kandhari has confirmed that the company began distributing triangle truck and bus tyres in germany at the start of 2016 . the company\u2019s general manager for central europe , stephan nungess , has been tasked with developing triangle\u2019s presence in the german market . the goal is to establish triangle in key distribution channels , with company representatives having already held training sessions with our customers and launched new brochures .\nthe history of the winton triangle is too long and too complex to do it justice in a short essay such as this . luckily , marvin jones and the chowan discovery group\u2019s directors , laverne jones and dr . harold mitchell ( all of whom were born and raised in the triangle ) , are dedicated to collecting , preserving , and presenting materials relevant to that history . they hope to coordinate their efforts with other individuals , community leaders , organizations , and institutions that share like interests . check their organization out at\nit is not , you would have thought , an auspicious name for a company that makes circular products . but triangle group , a big chinese tyremaker , is flourishing even though the price of oil\u2014the single most important ingredient in making and selling tyres\u2014has reached record highs . global passenger - tyre sales are growing by an average of 6 % annually ; triangle ' s are growing by more than 20 % . a smaller division producing the fat , knobby tyres used by construction , farming and mining vehicles is doubling production this year .\nin 1991 triangle was awarded as one of the country\u2019s 500 largest industrial industries and one of the country\u2019s 500 enterprises with best economic benefits .\nwith over 40 years in the business , the triangle group has grown its services and reputation as a market leader , providing top - tier service , technology , and knowledge to the retailers and the manufacturers who support them . our superior customer service approach proactively provides the critical information clients need to make the informed , just - in - time decisions each day and every day . read more .\nevery day , triangle associates demonstrate their passion for innovation and commitment to excellence by going above and beyond for our clients . nothing gives us more satisfaction than taking on a challenging project with a demanding deadline and making it happen . here are a few examples of triangle in action :\nblood money ! the only reason that our troops & hundreds of thousands of civilians are dying in the iraq & afghanistan wars is to make money for the carlyle group , of which the bush , blair , bin laden & saudi royal families are all major shareholders . 9 / 11 & 7 / 7 were both staged to justify these wars & allow the carlyle group to make many billions of $ ' s for these shareholders , through defence contracts , arms deals & rebuilding contracts . al qaeda & saddam ' s womd were both invented by these people , again to justify these same wars . and who will be the only people who will benefit from these wars , yes you ' ve guessed it , the shareholders & paid employees of the carlyle group & other such companies .\nin september 2015 , triangle tyres appeared at the military parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of the victory of the chinese people\u2019s anti - japanese war .\nin december 2005 , the company sponsored\ntriangle tyre\nf1 team . the\ncar star\nlu ningjun took competition at dakar rally .\ntriangle fastener corporation ( pittsburgh , pa ) expanded their line of blazer\u00ae drill screws with new sizes designed to attach metal panels . . . . .\ntriangle drilling division partners with world class drilling contractors providing onshore and offshore services & activities to local customers as well as those in the neighboring region .\nthe practice offers gp services under a general medical services contract in the lewisham clinical commissioning group area . the practice is registered with the cqc to provide surgical procedures , diagnostic and screening procedures , family planning , treatment of disease , disorder or injury and maternity and midwifery services .\nif anyone knows the history or heritage of the cross family and diddley family , john and etta diddley cross . please contact me at sunes821 @ urltoken \u2026i heard on the xm radio of the chowan discovery group and i was wondering if my ancestors was a part my heritage ,\nour team includes 4 doctors , a full - time practice nurse and part - time counselling psychologist . we have an experienced reception and administration team . we are also part of a wider group which includes health visitors , community midwives , district nurses , and a smoking cessation advisor .\non may 6th , 1985 triangle successfully exploited and designed 23 . 5 - 25 engineering tyre , ending shandong province\u2019s history that is unable to product engineering tyre\nwith this impressive new facility nearing completion , triangle will reach yet another important milestone in its already successful path towards becoming one of the world\u2019s greatest tire companies .\nin september 2009 , triangle ranked no . 460 among the top 500 enterprises in china and no . 41 in the top 100 manufacturing industry in shandong province .\non july 4th , 2008 , wang qishan , member of the political bureau of the prc central committee and vice premier of the state council , visited triangle .\nthis is a very important documentary ! it is not in english for the first few minutes , but wait . . . the rest is in english . it is a must see if you want to understand the relationship of the bush family and the carlyle group . this film uses very reputable sources .\nin may , 2013 , triangle summit in the theme of innovation , cooperation , excellence , and win - win opened in shanghai , setting up global market developing center .\nin february , triangle attended un / wp29 for the sixth time on behalf of chinese tyre industry and took part in the formulation of tkph international standard for otr tyre .\nin october 2009 , assembled by\ntriangle\nbrand tyre , air force equipment and part of float parade went on for the 60th anniversary of national day military parade .\ni first came to know the carlye group in a pol sci class in 2001 . right after the\ninside job\nof 9 / 11 , i was told by the instructor that i was not to write my final essay on the fact the bushes ' sat with the saudi as the event took place . she informed me that\nthe carlye group was not a topic of the semester , and to relate the essay to topics on the\nlisted .\nthey make the gun that make the wars that make the profits . isn ' t that the\ngood old party ' s\nmethod of operations . like the instructor of the class ( forgot her name ) , the media ( owned by the carlye group ) misinforms the public to focus on\nthe list .\ni did the paper on discrimination in education and got an a - . but the satisfaction was the look on her face when knew i had seen beyond the\nlist .\non 22nd , october , triangle\u2019s e - commerce flagship store was newly opened in tmall , an online shopping mall in china . guangdong and sichuan were chosen to be the pilot provinces\ndistributed by triangle , the continental contitech product is one of the largest and most respected names in the air spring business worldwide . as a supplier to major oems , contitech has the research and development expertise to engineer world - class products . this gives you the assurance that the contitech air springs that triangle delivers will always achieve the maximum value mile after mile .\ntrust the name that is setting the industry standard for availability , dependability and technical support . whether it\u2019s for the front - end or drive axle on a truck , a trailer axle or auxiliary axle , one call to triangle gets you the right part for the job . triangle offers over 7 , 000 flagg suspension and steering parts for all makes of vehicles including :\nin june 2004 , the company song , \u201cthe song of triangle\u201d was composed and recorded . the lyrics is by ding yuhua and yan su and vocal by yang hongji . gujianfen composed .\non may 22th , 2009 , the chief of general staff of pla chen binde visited triangle industrial park and listened the report of ding yuhua , accompanied by shandong provincial secretary jiang yikang .\ni have done business for over 30 years with triangle suspension . the parts and springs are reliable and the service is excellent . they do business as it should be done .\ni worked for a church directory company from 1993 - 2005 and had the privilege of serving several churches in the ahoskie - winton area where the people were obviously members of this group . i enjoyed working with them and have since then been fascinated with their existence and their history . i found this information very helpful . mike isbell washington , nc\non january 10th 1993 , he guoqiang , the former vice minister of ministry of chemical industry and secretary of the commission for discipline inspection of the central committee of the cpc , visited triangle .\n> can you work equally well on your own or in small groups ? spiffy is a team of experienced triangle entrepreneurs who are building the world ' s first on - demand , . . .\nin 2008 , group ' s two core tyre manufacturing companies was awarded title of national high - tech enterprises ; in october 2008 , in the 2008 / 09\nvolvo universal sailing competition\nin spain , the company sponsored the\ngreen dragon\nteam with volvo and weichai power jointly . in september 2008 , ceo of nokia tyres , mr . graham visited the company .\n\u201cthe triangle group , for one , cannot afford for its reputation to be tarnished in the marketplace , nor can we afford to subscribe to the low cost practices to which they adhere . on the contrary , we need to go the extra mile in terms of employing the latest technology and equipment , which is why we upgrade our facilities and equipment on a regular basis , importing machinery from world - famous companies in italy , holland , germany , the u . s . and the like . this is just one way to ensure that we stand head and shoulders above less reputable operators . \u201d\ngood vid . it ' s disgusting how nonchalant these one presenters are . the destruction and murders of hundreds of thousands of not millions of innocent people . all in the name of a buck . wouldn ' t it be a perfect world if you drop bush his cabinet and the carlyle group in downtown iraq . tell its citizens these are all the people who caused me this mess .\nin november 2006 ,\nprosperity and pride - triangle tyre team 2007 dakar rally\npress conference held in beijing . it was the 4th time\nthe chinese car king\nlu ningjun took competition to dakar rally\nin south africa , we are hearing that the performance of their 29 . 5r25 at one of the country\u2019s top coal mines has been outperforming the competition , with triangle test tires recording an average of more than 10 , 235 hours , according to cfp\u2019s alida mouton , import director of cfp tyres , who are the exclusive distributors for triangle tyres in southern africa and the winners of the tdafa importer of the year award in 2010 .\ni arrive at what can only be described as a majestic looking building , housing triangle\u2019s headquarters . the architecture is impressive as are the grounds , which are neat and beautifully landscaped and maintained , much like the rest of china .\ni didnt really think this was that great , like i knew most of it already , and its not too hard to believe that there are some shady things going on in the\niron triangle\n. thats my personal opinion\nfor this reason alone , i am intrigued to find out more about the company and its modus operandi . i\u2019m particularly struck by its notable accomplishments in the export market , given china\u2019s reputation for producing low cost products . clearly , triangle tyres is not to be confused with dubious product emerging from some of china\u2019s tire plants today . that triangle\u2019s products have found favor with some of the world\u2019s most discerning buyers is testament in itself that this chinese tire manufacturer must be doing something right .\nexplains david sun , triangle deputy director of the international market sales department : \u201cwe are passionate about technology , hence why we chose to incorporate a geometric sphere in our company logo . technology is what will ultimately differentiate us from the competition . \u201d\nin december 2015 , the industrial design center of triangle tyre co . , ltd . was identified by the national ministry of industry and information technology as \u201cnational industrial design center\u201d , which was the only national industrial design center of china tyre industry .\ninformation is easily searched in this cloud based database . images , schematic drawings and dimensional specifications on thousands of part numbers with easy look up product line guides provide triangle\u2019s distributors the ability to quickly identify the right part for their customer\u2019s application needs .\non augest 19th , 2011 , the first oversea technology research and development center set up in akron , america . on july 18th , 2011 , triangle launched strategic cooperation signing ceremony with lanxess ag and xi ' an maxon technology engineering co . ltd .\nthe company operates within the so - called iron - triangle of industry , government and the military . its list of former and current advisers and associates includes a vast array of some of the most powerful men in america and indeed around the world .\nmarvin t . jones presents photographs , maps and narrative of his community\u2019s 275 year - old history of landowning mixed - race people in north carolina\u2019s hertford county area . the written history of the winton triangle begin in 1584 when the english first learn about the area . the three main towns of the triangle are winton , cofield and ahoskie . the winton triangle\u2019s story is that of a new people who cobbled success and identity despite colonization , wars , slavery and discrimination . jones uses maps , documents and photographs to tell this 400 + year old story . this presentation has been given many times in north carolina \u2013 of course \u2013 in virginia , maryland , chicago , tennesee , new york , west virginia , and is now going across the rockies .\nin the fall of 2013 , triangle got a call from a client with a highly complex job . one of the world\u2019s premier medical technology and services companies needed multiple , tight tolerance parts for a device used in ear , nose and throat procedures .\nmore impressive still , in china , triangle leads the way in \u2018green\u2019 manufacturing , so much so in fact , that the new us $ 465 million tbr factory ( measuring approximately 350 , 000 square meters and built with the capacity to produce 5 . 6 million truck and bus tires , or 8 million passenger tires ) that is being constructed in shandong province will be powered in part by solar energy ! by sticking to the guidelines of \u2018low carbon , high efficiency , being green and environmentally safe\u2019 , triangle sets key targets in the construction of triangle industrial park as green energy utilization , reduction of greenhouse gas discharge , integrated utilization of water resources , purification of smoke and gas , recycling of surplus heat , as well as information - based and automatic production .\nexport performance is ever more astounding when one considers that exports were something that the company embarked on chiefly as a way to recoup raw material costs back in 1990 , according to lin xiaobin , triangle senior vice president and director of the international trade management center .\nby 1993 triangle had grown , but it was losing money , held huge inventories and had an awkward salary structure that distinguished between communist cadres and everyone else . and , as with many other state - owned firms , at this point it began to change dramatically .\nany finance company can invest money . but at triangle capital corporation , we combine our financial strength with our seasoned experience and operational expertise to create great partnerships . learn more about our customized solutions to support growth , buyouts , recapitalizations , or other financing needs inside .\nfrom november 1th to 4th , 2012 , tiangle attended show in las vegas . on november 1st , 2012 , the company fully implemented the eu law tags . on october 10 , 2012 , vice governor of shandong province , mr . zhang jianguo visited triangle industrial park .\nlocating the right air spring using the patented software included in websst electronic catalog has never been easier . based on the rubber bellows number or visual selections and simple dimensions , you can find and order the right replacement contitech air spring to be delivered to you by triangle .\nthe u . s . although not yet fully operational , i\u2019m told that eventually the r & d center will employ around 20 skilled engineers and scientists with the aim of propelling triangle tyres into the future , not only as a worthy follower but as a credible industry leader .\ncomplete replacement is always the best option when an air spring fails . specify a new contitech air spring from triangle and you will receive the maximum value for your maintenance dollar . this quality air spring product is backed by an industry leading 3 year / 300 , 000 mile warranty .\napril 2008 , the company was awarded the title of \u20182007 golden bee social responsible corporate ' and \u2018leader enterprises\u2019 . on april 15th , 2008 , the foundation stone laying ceremony\u2019s triangle industrial park . city leaders wang peiting , dong jingyou and ma shi attended the ceremony , ridging base with ding yuhua and other triangle leaders . in january 2008 , the company\u2019s project \u2018whole set production technology and equipment development of giant engineering radial tyre\nwon the 2007 national science and technology progress award , which is the highest award the entire tyre industry got since the founding of new china .\ncross references and part number interchanges are continually updated to be made available thru websst giving each of our distributors the most current information for today\u2019s repairs . keep a close eye on new products being introduced by triangle as well as promotions and tech info to help make your counter staff more valuable .\nwe are pleased to have wheelco as a partner ,\nsaid vince roth , triangle suspension systems vice president of sales & marketing .\nwheelco is a high - growth , world - class distributor . the company and team exemplify the spirit of this distributor award - customer first !\nwe are pleased to have auto spring co . as a partner ,\nsaid vince roth , triangle suspension systems vice president of sales & marketing .\nthey have been a long term collaborative industry partner and exemplify the spirit of this award as a world - class service center .\nwe strive for innovation and consistent quality across our portfolio of products and services we offer . in egypt , our leadership in dynamic sectors such as information technology and telecommunications are a testimony to triangle\u2019s ability to develop its offerings in line with the rapid advancements in technology and the ever - evolving needs of customers .\na veteran workforce , lean manufacturing approach and continuous improvement kaizen teams all contribute to the usa manufactured product known for consistent quality . broad product coverage of springs , suspension parts and air springs backed by iso registered facilities and strong employee commitment to delivering quality products guarantees that triangle suspension systems will remain a market leader for years to come .\nwhat makes triangle really interesting , however , is that , a bit like china itself , it has evolved from a state - run experiment into a genuine business . it will soon become one of a handful of noteworthy private firms to have emerged from the state . when triangle was founded by the local weihai government in 1976 , the country was just beginning its transition from mao to deng xiaoping , who famously said that \u201cto become rich is glorious\u201d . there was no wealth , no domestic car market and not much need for tyres . export success ( of a very modest sort ) was limited to tiny tyres for the hand - pushed rubbish carts used by street - sweepers in indonesia .\nthere could be obvious benefits\u2014money to hire new staff , build a brand , and consolidate a fragmented industry . but there will be a loss , too . like other upstarts , triangle has been a successful child of the government and a peculiar socialist system , with all that has meant in political and financial support . weihai is a clean and well - run city on china ' s east coast , and triangle has benefited from its association . after the public offering the interests of the city and the company will soon diverge , as , to some degree , will the interests of managers and employees . for a company in china , the problems that presents may be far more difficult to handle than merely building and selling a better tyre .\non august 10th to 26th , 2012 , triangle tyre traveled through the russian territory , from vladivostok to st petersburg , totally 12000 kilometers . on june 28th , 2012 , the company won the title of\nfirst best employer enterprise in shandong province\n. on june 26th , 2012 , the company was awarded \u2018culture construction demonstration unit\u2019 by china petroleum and chemical industry association .\naccording to marvin jones , the triangle traces its origins to before the 1584 arrival of the english to the outer banks of north carolina , where chowanoke ( choanoac ) indian settlements were prominent along the chowan river . after the english invasion , diseases ( to which native americans lacked immunity ) and territorial disputes decimated and disrupted the chowanoke settlements of present - day hertford county . *\na short connecting flight from beijing to the coastal city of weihai ( recently voted the most sought - after city in china to live in ) , takes me to another thriving chinese metropolis and the headquarters of triangle tyre co . ltd . i\u2019ve been invited to visit the chinese tire manufacturing giant for a close - up look at its operations and its new flagship \u2018green\u2019 tbr plant currently under construction .\n\u201cof course , in order to satisfy our foreign clients , we have focused not only on constantly improving the quality of our products but equally , on acquiring all the required international certifications such as dot , ece , ccc and so on . on home soil , triangle was awarded first prize by the state for \u2018national science & technology progress\u2019 and is also one of only two approved state level tire engineering facilities in china . \u201d\nthe distribution of shares to individuals is part of all of these changes . it is safe to say that when the public offering takes place , some people at triangle and in weihai will join mr deng ' s circle of the gloriously rich\u2014though who will benefit , and to what extent , will not become clear until the offering documents are filed . with the sale , control will shift from the government of weihai to private investors .\nin the winton triangle , however , as in gloucester county , a number of people designated non - white escaped slavery . legally defined as \u201cfree people of color , \u201d people of mixed ancestry ( particularly before the american revolution ) often maintained \u201cinterdependent relations\u201d with local whites , which enabled them to buy land and to learn marketable skills . equally important , they founded schools and churches and built communities of mutual support that endured the centuries . *\nwhat also becomes indelibly clear to me during my visit to china is the stock placed on suppliers and partners . both are chosen with extreme care and caution and business will only be conducted once trust and respect has been earned . triangle in particular , attributes much of its success abroad to its foreign distribution partners , among them , cape town - based cfp tyres , with whom they have built and nurtured a close alliance for the last 11 years .\nduring the early 1600s , england continued its relentless effort to gain a stronghold in north american , successfully planting settlements on the james river in virginia . again , disease and war displaced native populations . indians traveling down the meherrin river eventually settled in the chowanokes\u2019 previous home of hertford county , north carolina . in the century that followed , interactions between these native americans and english and african immigrants would produce the mixed - ancestry people of today\u2019s winton triangle .\nall this growth comes despite fierce competition . triangle is one of only two chinese companies that have anything approaching a global market share ( about 1 % in its case ) , but it has five serious domestic competitors , 20 medium - sized rivals and another 300 or so small ones . and that is before you consider the global triumvirate of goodyear , michelin and bridgestone and a raft of smaller but still significant foreign firms , including cooper , pirelli , continental and south korea ' s hankook .\nthis would explain the company\u2019s willingness to assist its partners in our region by way of quality , tailor - made product and competitive price . that being said , although triangle tyres are not the most expensive in south africa , they are certainly not the cheapest . according to lin , the company recognizes the role that competitive pricing can play in establishing a new brand , but eventually , he says , the product has to stand alone and the retail price has to reflect the costs associated with r & d and high raw material costs ."]}
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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 ."]}
{"id": 54938, "summary": [{"text": "chicago recording company , or crc , is a recording studio in chicago , illinois , founded in 1975 .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "boasting twelve studios , crc is the largest recording company in the midwest , and the largest independent studio in the country . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "chicago recording company", "paragraphs": ["chicago recording company , downtown chicago ' s legendary music and post - production recording studios .\nchicago recording company is my favorite studio . i am so impressed with the expertise ,\nshot on set for rolling stone with r kelly at chicago recording company back in october . @ \u2026\ni applied in - person . i interviewed at chicago recording ( chicago , il ) in january 2012 .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at chicago recording , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the chicago recording company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at chicago recording .\nname of group or composer or performer . title . contributing personnel . recording date . recording company or publisher , medium .\nwhy laptops and pro tools haven & apos ; t crushed chicago recording co . or steve albini\nfor more than three decades , chicago recording company has been a creative haven for musicians of all popular genres . the extensive list of artists to have recorded at\n/ assets / images / our - story / history - and - heritage / era2 _ chicago _ 878x494 . jpg | rebuilding chicago | the building and rebuilding of chicago\nthis past weekend , mystery street recording company was featured on an all - music episode of s . e . e . \u2026\n1 . name of group or composer or performer , title , contributing personnel , recording date , recording company or publisher , track number on name of album , year of release , medium .\n, which the company confirmed has gone gold ahead of its october 7 release .\nchris shepard and steve albini , two mainstays of chicago ' s music recording scene , share with tribune reporter mark caro their respective spaces , their thoughts on digital versus analog recording , and the state of their businesses .\nnarrator : the merchant savings loan and trust company , bank of america\u2019s oldest heritage bank in chicago , was instrumental in the development of chicago during its population boom . later , in the years following the great fire , the bank played a significant role in rebuilding thousands of buildings including those in chicago\u2019s central business district .\nthe company developed a 30 - ton electric locomotive that could reach 30 miles per hour without the use of steam power . the locomotive was featured at the chicago exposition .\nbank of america ' s oldest heritage bank in chicago was instrumental in developing chicago during its population boom and the rebuilding of the city after the great fire .\nstudio located in chicago , illinois , usa . founded in 1975 . also credited as\ncrc studios ,\ncrc ,\nchicago recording co . ,\nor\nc . r . c . studios\non some releases .\n232 e ohio st ( 1 , 848 . 89 mi ) chicago , illinois 60611\ntylor , edward b . researches into the early development of mankind and the development of civilization . edited by paul bohannan . chicago : university of chicago press , 1964 .\neverybody and his brother has pro tools and says , ' we can do this . we can do that , '\nsays metro mobile recording owner timothy powell , whose recording truck has had to fend off competition from cheaper recording methods .\nafter hearing it once , he decided to record the song and release it forming his own company .\nwhisper quiet booths and expert engineers make the difference when recording your vo at crc .\n/ en - us / our - story / building - rebuilding - of - chicago . html\nthis section contains information on the chicago manual of style method of document formatting and citation . these resources follow the seventeenth edition of the chicago manual of style , which was issued in 2017 .\nstill , no one will mistake 2014 for the glory days of the professional recording business .\n4 . edward b . tylor , researches into the early development of mankind and the development of civilization , ed . paul bohannan ( chicago : university of chicago press , 1964 ) , 194 .\nfrom everything i ' ve been able to find out the main reason columbia and rca required their artists to record in their own studios was the contracts each company had with the engineers ' unions that applied to broadcast facilities and recording studios . the company studios were generally state of the art although not bleeding edge like motown .\nthere have been many studios in chicago for many years . here are some of the more noted ones .\nthen : a studio was where you ' d find professional equipment for multitrack recording , mixing and editing .\nthe label recorded hard soul music as vibrant and rowdy as the urban ghetto streets of chicago from which it sprang .\nin the 1960s cbs records had an iron - clad policy that required all recording acts & producers to use their recording studios for in - house recordings . this was done to maintain engineering and sound consistancy throughout all cbs recordings .\nformer pumpkins drummer jimmy chamberlin says the crc experience was essential to the recording of that album and other pumpkins tracks .\nyo - yo ma performs at st . sabina church on chicago\u2019s south side to raise awareness about gun violence | 98 . 7wfmt\nin 1889 , the company that thomas a . edison founded joined with two others to form what would become one of the most storied conglomerates in the united states . called edison general electric , the company mirrored the growth of industrial america from the steam age to the age of electricity and beyond .\nby the time mr . welch stepped down , he had turned a $ 25 billion manufacturing company into a $ 100 billion \u201cboundary - less\u201d conglomerate .\nafter the war ended , putnam decided to start his own business : an independent recording studio in chicago ' s civic opera house . the business would also serve as a means for putnam to create his own hardware under the name universal audio ( yes ,\n. @ crcstudios , loved hanging in the secret lair today . always fun recording w / youz guyz ! # highfives @ ltachicago\nsince opening in 1975 crc has been the sound for legendary recording artists and award - winning content for commercials , film and television .\ngeorge hughes , an entrepreneur , invented the first electric stove . g . e . began making its own version shortly after and later merged with mr . hughes\u2019s company . it was not until 1922 , when gerard swope became president of g . e . , that the company began to extensively manufacture electric - powered home appliances .\nshepard got into this business because he loves recording music . he ' s able to stay in it because his facility does so much else \u2014 all while other studios in town pare back , diversify or expand their services in these ever - challenging times for the recording industry .\nas the company prospered , midas , m - pac , marv - a - lus and halo for gospel recordings were added to the one - der - ful label .\nanzald\u00faa , gloria . \u201chow to tame a wild tongue . \u201d in borderlands : the new mestiza \u2013 la frontera . san francisco : aunt lute book company , 1987 .\nreel chicago is a digital newspaper that covers the news in chicago , la and the midwest on all aspects of feature film , tv , commercials , indie films , agency news , music , post production , cgi , sfx , gaming . the content is original , written by industry experts and contributing op eds\nbecause authors are generally expected to be intimately familiar with the sources they are citing , chicago discourages the use of a source that was cited within another ( secondary ) source . in the case that an original source is utterly unavailable , however , chicago requires the use of\nquoted in\nfor the note :\nariund 1976 i went to chicago to record with loleata holloway at paragon recording on huron which was quite a funky studio as i remember it . her husband the late floyd smith produced a version of worn out broken heart and several others . it was quite fun indeed as i have always enjoyed loleata and floyd .\ncompany goals are inspirational and not guarantees or promises that all goals will be met . statistics and metrics included in our esg documents are estimates and may be based on assumptions or developing standards .\nand that ' s just the music side . crc ' s bread and butter has been ad agency work to take advantage of the high - powered firms based in chicago .\njoin maceo haynes and nick hennessey of chicago ' s soul jazz band the o ' mys alongside joseph chilliams of pivot gang for an initimate session around songwriting and collaboritive creating .\nanzald\u00faa , gloria . borderlands : the new mestiza \u2013 la frontera . san francisco : aunt lute book company , 1987 . see esp . chap . 5 , \u201chow to tame a wild tongue . \u201d\nchicago recording co . ( crc ) - r . kelly produced michael jackson ' s\nyou are no alone\nat the near north side studio . opened in the seventies , jerry butler , smokey robinson , dee dee sharp and john prine have stopped in through the years . the only studio of it ' s era still in operation .\n5 . gloria anzald\u00faa , \u201chow to tame a wild tongue , \u201d in borderlands : the new mestiza \u2013 la frontera , ( san francisco : aunt lute book company , 1987 ) , 53 - 64 .\nthis resource explains how to cite film , television , and other audiovisual materials . citations for such recorded media usually include some or all of the following information : name of the person primarily responsible for the content of the recording ( composer , writer , performer , etc . ) , a title in quotation marks or italics , recording company or publisher\u2019s name , identifying number , an indication of medium ( dvd , videocassette , etc . ) , and a copyright and / or production or performance date . entries for recorded material found online should also include a doi or url .\nin 1908 , william coolidge , a researcher for the company , was able to draw tungsten into wires thinner than human hair . the filaments led to more durable light bulbs that could be used in cars and trains .\nsixty years later , g . e . created new fluorescent lamps , which came with white colored bulbs . in 2010 , the company released led bulbs that required 77 percent less energy and would last for 22 years .\nso those recording sessions went away , but at least music was being created , even as more agencies set up in - house recording rooms . now , shepard says , much music for ads is found through searches of huge virtual music libraries stored on servers . you can designate a desired tempo , alter the pitch and license the passage you need , often cheaply .\nduring world war ii , general electric supplied the united states military with executives and equipment manufacturing . in the postwar boom , g . e . sold appliances that helped free america\u2019s housewives from the kitchen . and in the 1980s , jack welch , then the chief executive , expanded the company into media and wall street . throughout , g . e . amassed a library of patents . below are a few of the company\u2019s notable products and periods .\nborn in illinois in the early 1920s , bill putnam was an early architect of the modern recording studio . a seemingly tireless technical and musical mind , putnam was drafted into service during world war ii shortly after graduating from technical college . his service duties included both helping improve mine detection technology and recording big band performances for the armed forces radio network . he also began writing for\nchromatic harmonicas , putnam turned the piece into a lush , dreamy recording with the use of artificial reverb .\npeg o ' my heart\nwas a massive hit and the first popular recording to use reverb in such a bold and artistic manner , enveloping the instruments in a generous cloud of reverberation created by the studio ' s echo chamber : the marble restroom at the opera house .\nso the surprise in chicago may be not that these storied downtown facilities have shuttered but that crc is still around \u2014 and other studios in town are not only hanging in there but in some cases growing .\nthis resource contains the author date sample paper for the chicago manual of style ( 17 th ed . ) . to download the sample paper , select the cmos author date sample paper pdf file in the media box above .\nthis resource contains the notes and bibliography ( nb ) sample paper for the chicago manual of style 17 th edition . to download the sample paper , select the cmos nb sample paper pdf file in the media box above .\nprofessional high quality recording , mixing , mastering , audio processing , editing and tuning for music , vocal , voice - over , podcast , gaming software , audio for video , audio book and other audio applications .\nplease note that while these resources reflect the most recent updates in the 17 th edition of the chicago manual of style concerning documentation practices , you can review a full list of updates concerning usage , technology , professional practice , etc . at t he chicago manual of style online . to see a side - by - side comparison of the three most widely used citation styles , including a chart of all cmos citation guidelines , see the citation style chart .\nvery talented engineers and top of the line recording studios . you will have access to studios during off times . if you can pick up on things while being a fly on the wall , you will enjoy the experience .\ni ' m no recording artist by any means but the staff there treated my group like royalty ! ! ! they were great ! ! coffee , tea , and water was given to us upon our arrival . they made our group ' s day truly memorable and comfortable . we went a little over our allotted time but they didn ' t shoo us out . its a work of art , and they made our recording sound like the real deal .\nuniversal audio ) which would become ubiquitous in professional recording studios . and thus from the 1940s onward , putnam , along with contemporary recording luminaries les paul and tom dowd , would pioneer many of the techniques that would come to define modern record engineer : amongst other things , they embraced the use of tape and multi - tracking , creatively deployed reverbs and delays , greatly advanced the technique of overdubbing , and began using drum booths and isolation to separate instruments onto discrete channels .\na major reason many artists in the late ' 60s wanted no part of company studios was the fact that they were not as free to indulge in drugs in a label - owned studio as they were in an independent that was desperate to host as many high profile projects as possible .\n\u2019s american mobile studio has become a regular at festivals like bonnaroo , coachella , and lollapalooza . the recording studio on wheels offers clients the ability to capture high - quality live recordings at concerts , festivals , broadcasts , and other events .\nin the ' 50s and early ' 60s , did vee - jay have its own recording studio at 1449 s . michigan or did the label use universal or another studio ? and is the building at 1449 s . michigan still there ?\ni did forget to mention columbia recording studios , although i was aware . i did not know that carl produced his okeh acts there . that is news to me . makes sense , though . okeh was a cbs - distributed label .\non the same day , i . b . m . and g . e . announced the same laser light discovery , an invention used to communicate by light waves . over the years , the company has used lasers in everything from processing solar panel materials to drilling holes in aircraft blades .\nmatt hennessy , a local producer / mix - engineer specializing in urban music , came to a similar realization when he was working at united technique recording on the south side before deciding to open his own vsop studios in humboldt park in 2009 .\nthe nation\u2019s first commercial power station generated electricity for 59 customers in manhattan . crowds gathered at sweet\u2019s restaurant and the new york times to watch as the current from edison electric company on pearl street powered incandescent electric lamps . to win over skeptics , the electricity was free for the first three months .\nsidney , didn ' t you do a lot of session singing ? i seem to remember seeing your name on a number of funkadelic albums as well as one of the maurice white - produced deniece williams lps . tell us a little more about your chicago days .\nplease note that this owl resource provides basic information regarding the formatting of entries used in the bibliography . for more information about selected bibliographies , annotated bibliographies , and bibliographic essays , please consult chapter 14 . 61 of the chicago manual of style ( 17th ed . ) .\nso we made a deal with the company whereby the guy could come down and get his union wages and all he would have to do was show up , maybe read the paper , maybe go out for a sandwich , and just plain shut up and not say one word about the recording . he could , however mention man o ' war in the fifth or something like that while he ate his pepper and egg sandwich on a kaiser roll and some stale black coffee . all he needed was a hard hat and a lunch pail and old baggy jeans with the crack ofhis as exposed ! ! !\nthe chicago nb system is often used in the humanities and provides writers with a system for referencing their sources through footnote or endnote citation in their writing and through bibliography pages . it also offers writers an outlet for commenting on those cited sources . the nb system is most commonly used in the discipline of history .\nin notes , cmos prefers the abbreviation of \u201ceditor ( s ) \u201d as \u201ced . \u201d or \u201ceds . , \u201d and translator ( s ) as \u201ctrans . \u201d in bibliographic entries , these abbreviations are not used . instead , titles are spelled out in full . this information appears in the chicago manual of style , section 14 . 103 .\nthis resource covers the chicago manual style guidelines for citing lectures , papers presented at meetings or poster sessions , and other similar presentations . such entries often include the sponsorship , location , and date of the meeting following the title . when such texts are published , they should be treated like a chapter in a book or article in a journal .\nin the half - century from 1950 to 2000 , our heritage stories tell of people whose revelatory achievements led to technological advancement and international expansion . learn about the advent of automated banking , the world ' s first electronic recording machine\u2013accounting ( erma ) system , the development of magnetic - ink character recognition ( micr ) and more .\na mechanical license gives the licensee the permission to create copies of a song , either by re - recording the song with another artist or by printing sheet music of the composition and lyrics . permission is obtained through an agreement with the copyright holder , which is the songwriter or the music publisher to whom the writer has assigned publishing rights .\nin 2018 , 6 , 308 americans have died due to gun violence , and 11 , 841 more have been injured , according to gun violence archive . in chicago alone , 1164 people have been shot this year , including 190 deaths and 974 injuries ; 38 of those shootings took place between the evening of friday , june 8 and the . . . .\ncould you create ( pink floyd ' s ) ' the wall ' in your basement ?\nchamberlin asks .\nthe idea of recording a ' mellon collie ' - type record in billy ' s house or my house or ( former pumpkins guitarist james ) iha ' s house , there ' s no way that could have happened .\nsidney barnes here , use to be in rotary connection with minnie riperton . recorded for chess at chess studios and other studios in and around chicago . this is a great web site , it ' s bringing back so many great memories for me . i love it . will be willing to answer any questions from any body regarding minnie and the those great old chess years .\nas the chicago manual of style is primarily intended as a style guide for published works rather than for class papers , where necessary , cmos guidelines will be supplemented with information from the student reference , kate l . turabian\u2019s manual for writers of research papers , theses , and dissertations ( 8 th ed . ) , which is largely based on cmos with some slight alterations and additions .\nshepard says crc also benefits from clients who , once they ' ve recorded themselves a few times , decide they want to hear how much better they can sound while letting someone else worry about recording them . he says crc is amenable to musicians bringing in tracks they ' ve recorded elsewhere or taking home tracks recorded at crc because such flexibility pays off on both ends .\nas shepard sits in the studio 5 control room , the view to the biggest performance room is blocked because it ' s occupied by a computer graphics company leasing the space . these are the types of economic adjustments being made , along with working with mostly freelance engineers instead of staff ones , offering acts highly negotiable rates (\nflexibility is what keeps us here ,\nhe says ) and jettisoning what ' s no longer deemed cost - effective .\nthe crew cuts '\nsh - boom\nwas recorded at universal recording studios in may 1954 . they , along with the diamonds were known as\ncover groups\n. in the mid - ' 50s , whenever frankie lymon & the teenagers or the penguins or another black doo - wop group would have a record that hit in the r & b circuit , one of these\nwhite bread\ngroups would cut a\ncleaner\nversion and outsell the original on the pop circuit . pat boone achieved the same success by\ncovering\nlittle richard and fats domino . by the way , the diamonds ' big hit ,\nlittle darlin '\n( a cover of the gladiolas ' r & b hit ) was recorded at universal recording in january 1957 .\nthe company came up with a glass - encased vacuum through which an electrical current could flow . g . e . \u2019s tube could transmit up to 50 , 000 volts and made possible advances used in radio and x - ray . a decade later , a new type of vacuum tube called the magnetron was created ; it was then used in world war ii radar systems and the invention of the microwave . the weapons of war shall \u201cease the housewives\u2019 burden , \u201d the times wrote .\nin addition to consulting the chicago manual of style ( 17th ed . ) for more information , students may also find it useful to consult kate l . turabian ' s manual for writers of research papers , theses , and dissertations ( 8th ed . ) . this manual , which presents what is commonly known as the\nturabian\ncitation style , follows the two cmos patterns of documentation but offers slight modifications suited to student texts .\na life lived on the edge of sound , meek ' s tragic early death did not stop his influence from reverberating for decades to come , proven by the fact that the radical techniques meek pursued in his time \u2013 placing microphones on instruments , using microphone selection to expand the sound palette , deploying compression for musical effect , and an openness to inventing new sounds to enhance compositions \u2013 are now all part of standard modern recording practice .\nyou may argue that most of those home - recording setups don ' t offer the quality of microphones , pre - amps , instruments and other pieces of equipment found in a top - notch professional studio \u2014 and your drums may not sound so hot in your basement , either . but you may also note that many people listen to music on their phones nowadays , so the sound - quality gradations aren ' t everyone ' s top priority .\nthe evolution of musique concr\u00e8te was fundamentally tied to the rapid advancement of audio and recording technology in the post - world war ii era , specifically , the development of the magnetic tape recorder ( or simply , the tape machine ) . while working together at the groupe de musique concr\u00e8te ( later renamed the groupe de recherches musicales , or grm ) , schaeffer and henry were formulating the earliest building blocks of modern day sampling by putting sounds onto tape , and then experimenting with different ways to manipulate those pieces of tape ( varying speeds , playing sounds in reverse , making custom tape loops , etc . ) in order to completely recontextualize the sounds . in essence , schaeffer and henry would become the first composers to use magnetic tape not just as a means for recording and playing back music , but as an essential tool in creating a new type of composition . the evolution of the studio as a creative tool was officially underway .\nshepard says the split of crc sessions paid for by labels versus bands is about 50 - 50 .\nevery week we have jennifer hudson in here doing a session , always working with her producers , and that ' s paid for by rca ,\nhe says .\nbut most bands today pay for their own recording time . it ' s not that expensive . they can do things really quickly if they ' re efficient and they ' re a good band .\na high - frequency alternator created by ernst f . w . alexanderson , a swedish - born engineer , made possible the first voice radio broadcast . before that time , radio had been operated as a series of dots and dashes transmitted by telegraph . on christmas eve , reginald fessenden broadcast his voice from brant rock , mass . , to nearby ships . his transmission included a recording of handel\u2019s \u201clargo , \u201d a bible verse and a violin solo of \u201co holy night . \u201d\nthe people who need to work at a higher level , who can hear the difference , who need acoustic spaces designed for the purpose of recording , who need absolutely state - of - the - art audio equipment with gifted technicians , well , there you ' re going to find yourself gravitating toward facilities like crc ,\nneuberger says .\nbut you ' ve got to be able to hear the difference . not everybody can , especially in an age of earbuds .\njoe meek ' s ascent to pop music prominence was swift but was ended abruptly by his early death ( meek took his own life in 1967 shortly after having shot his landlady ) . an outcast of sorts throughout his life \u2013 particularly as a homosexual man in a society that was still firmly entrenched in its heteronormative ways \u2013 meek was tenacious when it came to getting the sound he wanted out of a recording , despite the fact that he was tone - deaf and could barely play any instrument .\nlegal materials and other government documents should be cited using footnotes , endnotes , and / or citation sentences ( with clauses including the same information required in a footnote ) . they are not required to be cited in a bibliography or on a references page . in author - date style , citation sentences alone are an acceptable form of citation , so long as the document has only a few legal citations ( for more information , see the chicago manual of style , 17th ed . , sections 14 . 269 - 305 and 15 . 58 . )\nover the course of more than two centuries , the people and stories that make up our heritage have helped to shape life as we know it in this country and around the world . the rich , diverse collection of stories you ' ll find in our heritage are all joined by a common theme : our success is intrinsically connected to the success of our customers and communities . today , over 200 years later , we are one company united in a single purpose : to make financial lives better through the power of every connection . we invite you to experience the stories of our heritage through the images and videos on this site .\nthe chicago manual of style ( cmos ) covers a variety of topics from manuscript preparation and publication to grammar , usage , and documentation and has been lovingly called the \u201ceditor \u2019s bible . \u201d the material in this resource focuses primarily on one of the two cmos documentation styles : the notes - bibliography system ( nb ) , which is used by those in literature , history , and the arts . the other documentation style , the author - date system , is nearly identical in content but slightly different in form and is preferred in the social sciences .\ni have to agree with you regarding the mixes cbs did of many classics such as the vibrations '\nlove in them there hills\n( sounds like it was mixed through a cheap radio ) . i have a cd collection of columbia / epic r & b tracks from the 1960s / 1970s and i hear what you mean about the drums . one of my favorite tracks ,\nget it from the bottom\nby the steelers ( the wells brothers of chicago ) is in stereo but the mix is so weak & the drums sound like they were across the street !\nchess - the building at 2120 s . michigan ave . was a hotbed of activity between the fifties and the seventies . chuck berry , bo diddley , muddy waters , howlin ' wolf , willie dixon ( with and without his big three ) , the moonglows , the flamingos , little walter , little milton , sonny boy williamson to name a few . the rolling stones and the yardbirds cut there as did the coasters (\nidol with the golden head\n) . recording stopped in the late seventies and the building was later made a national landmark . today , it ' s a museum ala motown .\nfury , vee - jay had a studio on the second floor , but i don ' t know if they released anything that was cut there . vee - jay did the bulk of their recording at universal . in the early - to - mid - ' 50s , the studio was located at 46 e . walton st . on rush st . the building at 1449 s . michigan , the former home of vee - jay and later brunswick is still standing , although it ' s abandoned . it should a national landmark , but i wouldn ' t hold my breath waiting for the city to file the papers .\nrca - opened in the 1930s , the studio was located on the same block as navy pier . vaughn monroe recorded\nghost riders in the sky\nat rca as well as a number of rca ' s pop , country and jazz artists . the monkees did a portion of their\npieces , aquarius , capricorn & jones , ltd . lp there , the guess who was there for\namerican woman\nas were the nite - liters for the original version of\nk - jee\n. curtis mayfield recorded the\nsuperfly\nsoundtrack at rca , except for\npusherman\nwhich was done at bell sound in nyc . rca closed it ' s chicago location sometime in the late seventies .\ni don ' t have what i would call journalism skills , i ' m just able to write what i feel . but i appreciate the compliment . i just love talking about this sort of thing and hope it doesn ' t get too boring . i ' ve been aware of the name mike mclean for a long time . i ' ve always been one to read the track notes on albums and to try to find out who did what . by the way , when did motown begin recording for stereo ? i always thought that the album version of\ni want a guy\nby the supremes was among the first , but i could be wrong .\nnotes and bibliographic entries for online magazines should follow the relevant examples for printed magazines . additionally , online magazine entries should contain the url at the end of the citation . if no stable url exists , the name of the database can be substituted . note : in the examples below , green room is not placed in quotation marks because it is the department title rather than the article title . access date : access dates are not required by chicago in citations of formally published electronic sources . if an access date is required for other reasons ( e . g . by discipline , publisher , or instructor ) , the access date should be included immediately prior to the url . in notes , access dates are surrounded by commas and in bibliographic entries they are surrounded by periods .\ndrake claims 7 of hot 100 ' s top 10 , breaking the beatles ' record , as ' nice for what ' returns to no . 1 for eighth week\nchart beat podcast : cardi b hits no . 1 & wnew ' s mike adam on interviewing kanye west & barack obama\ndrake earns eighth no . 1 album on billboard 200 chart with ' scorpion , ' sets new streaming record\ngeorge ezra ' s ' shotgun ' becomes first u . k . no . 1 single to include video streams\n5 seconds of summer reacts to their new album hitting no . 1 at intimate nyc show\nthe online extension of billboard magazine , urltoken is the essential online destination for the music business .\nthere ' s a lot of moving parts ,\nthe 48 - year - old engineer says of his facility , which has recorded , among many others , smashing pumpkins , michael jackson , r . kelly , wilco , the ohio players and lady gaga , who cut vocals there last year .\nowned by alan kubicka , crc opened in 1975 on michigan avenue \u2014 shepard began working there in 1987 , after its main location had moved to ohio street a block and a half east of michigan \u2014 and since then everything has changed , and nothing has changed .\nthen : major labels would book out big studios such as crc for weeks at pricey rates .\nnow : major labels don ' t boast those kinds of budgets anymore , and fewer bands have major - label deals , so more are paying expenses out of pocket .\nnow : one of your bandmates or someone you know is likely to have a pro tools digital workstation or some cheaper program on a laptop .\nthen : crc charged major labels about $ 150 an hour for studio time when it opened , says hank neuberger , crc ' s executive vice president , who managed the studio for years .\nnow :\nthat ' s all they ' re willing to pay today , 40 years later ,\nneuberger says .\nyou can see why it ' s not a great business model on its own .\nif i were to try to build this studio now , there ' s literally no way i could do it profitably .\nit ' s almost impossible to make money as a studio owner now ,\nsays renowned engineer steve albini , whose lengthy resume includes work with nirvana and pj harvey and who opened his northwest side facility electrical audio in 1997 .\nif i were to try to build this studio now , there ' s literally no way i could do it profitably .\nthe music - industry meltdown and recession translate to musical acts not only having less money available to them but also less chance to recoup their expenses via dwindling music sales \u2014 so they ' re less likely to record full albums . and when they do book studio time , shepard says , the average project takes about half as long as it did 10 years ago , even as the per - hour rate hasn ' t risen .\nat the same time , many performers feel empowered to record themselves via software that costs a fraction of employing a professional studio .\nshepard recalls setting up sessions in the late 1980s in which large groups of musicians would record the tracks for , say , a united airlines commercial before the quarter - inch tape was run over to the postproduction studio , with voice - overs and sound design to follow .\nsome days these rooms could make serious money ,\nshepard says .\nthe biggest blow to crc ' s business , he says , was the advent of midi ( musical instrument digital interface ) , which spurred the widespread use of easily mixed electronic instruments .\nsuddenly there were no live players anymore ,\nshepard says .\nit was all ' in the box . '\ndone ,\nshepard says .\nthat ' s a big switch .\nshepard is talking while seated in the control room for studio 5 , another large crc suite , which boasts a massive , almost - 30 - year - old , 56 - channel solid state logic ( ssl ) mixing console .\nthis is where wilco recorded much of its 1996 double - disc album\nbeing there .\nit was very organic , they wouldn ' t let me use anything digital ,\nshepard says . it ' s also where , along with studio 4 and other rooms , smashing pumpkins worked on its epic 1995 two - cd set\nmellon collie and the infinite sadness .\ni knew nothing about stacking guitars and stacking tones until i met billy ( corgan ) ,\nshepard says .\na key factor , he says , is the energy generated when you ' re working with a team in an outside location , the clock is running and you ' ve got to get it right \u2014 which is to say , you ' re capturing actual performances rather than stitching together a bunch of digital edits .\nthere ' s a transfer of emotion that doesn ' t happen when you do it at your house ,\nchamberlin says .\ni still have difficulty manifesting that type of emotion in my own studio . i ' ve got too many safety nets . not much is on the line . i can always do it tomorrow .\nuntil the late 1990s , crc also ran three studios in the corner building at michigan and ohio that now houses the gap , including the one in which r . kelly produced michael jackson ' s\nyou are not alone\nand recorded his own material .\nr . kelly did rent the studio for a year one time ,\nshepard says .\nthat was a good bill , but most of it was in dog care , having to take care of his damn dog . he just brought a dog one day and never took it with . ( we ) charged him kennel service .\ncrc shut down that space and subsequently opened a new location with smaller studios on wacker drive . it also sold its neve console , the brand of analog mixing board celebrated in\nsound city\n( grohl winds up buying sound city ' s neve for his own studio ) ; shepard says it had become too expensive to maintain .\nwicker park ' s gravity studios , which opened in 1993 and has recorded such bands as fall out boy and plain white t ' s , used to have a high - end neve 8058 but sold it in 2008 . gravity owner doug mcbride says this console had been used on billy joel ' s\nglass houses\nand half of steely dan ' s\ngaucho .\nthe replacement was a newer - model neve , but mcbride says he sold that one in 2011 and has since has been using a digital - analog hybrid .\npart of what enabled him to make this move was the improvement in digital technology .\nten years ago i could always tell when a mix was ' in the box , '\nsays mcbride , who worked at crc before opening gravity .\nit sounded a little thinner , a little harsher , more two - dimensional . but about five years ago i started to become fooled .\nmeanwhile , as fewer bands were flying in to record at gravity , mcbride had to figure out how to keep the balance sheet out of the red . he built a mastering studio ( which converts a final mix into the archival source to be used for all duplication ) and says he now spends about 60 percent of his time mastering . he also invested in his rooms ' acoustics and fine - tuned his sense of what the studio truly is selling .\nthere was a time when i was suckered in by gear lust ,\nhe says .\nthere was lots of fancy glowing gear . when it all kind of came down to brass tacks and we had to lower our prices , we had to diversify . i realized the most valuable thing we have is not the gear , but experience and technique and the ears of the engineers , myself and my guys .\nthe studio owner now needs to be the guy ,\nhe says .\nwhen you book vsop , you know that you ' re going to have me there .\nhennessy , who has worked on projects by acts both national ( beyonce , dmx ) and local ( twista , sidewalk chalk , carbon tigers , nikki lynette ) , has been so successful in the one - room vsop that he ' s building a new west town facility that will have five music rooms , including a large performance space . he says he ' s hoping the new vsop will allow him to mentor audio - school graduates who otherwise get little exposure to sound at its finest .\ni ' m going to treat my room more as an incubator for engineers and producers ,\nhennessy says .\nmanny sanchez , who started at crc in the late 1990s , is another producer / engineer / owner in expansion mode , having moved his iv lab studios to north clybourn avenue in july 2013 from a smaller location on north sheridan road .\ni love technology ,\nsays sanchez , who has recorded umphrey ' s mcgee , north mississippi allstars and solo music by patrick stump of fall out boy , and now does much mixing work in los angeles .\ni love the fact that i can take my laptop anywhere and do almost the same amount of high - level work as i can do when i ' m plugged into iv . it doesn ' t bode well for the big studios , but regardless of how accessible the technology is , ( people ) can ' t make themselves have a good ear for how to put it all together .\nyet caroline and schaeffer lucius are getting much out of brunner himself as they record an album under the name quinlin . their mother , jane , hired him a year ago after the siblings had recorded two albums on a laptop and she thought , as she told a friend ,\nmy kids should be on the radio \u2014 i think it ' s ridiculous that they ' re not .\nthe 24 - year - old caroline , who sings , co - writes and plays on the songs , says she didn ' t realize how much she didn ' t know until she started working with brunner , who has shaped arrangements , performed and made songwriting suggestions .\nit ' s changed everything ,\nshe says .\nhe even taught me about the structure of songs , and he would make it better and improve it .\nthat sense of empowerment is no small issue for albini , who personally works only with analog equipment ( though his studio includes some digital ) and hears how the digital revolution has led to a diminishment in sound quality and natural performances . yet he says :\nthere ' s so much good that comes from bands being more in control of their own destiny that way that whatever we ' ve lost from an aesthetic standpoint , we ' ve more than made up culturally .\nalbini says electrical audio stays busy because it still appeals to the working musicians who traditionally record there .\nwe ' re not ringing any bells about how great the business is ,\nhe says ,\nbut because we were never really reliant on the big - ticket sessions , the fact that that business has all dried up hasn ' t really affected us .\nshepard says crc ' s revenues have been growing\nslowly\nsince 2009 , those gains routinely offset by the cost of doing business just off michigan avenue \u2014 considered a necessity given the nonmusic clientele . much of the growth exists in the postproduction world : overdubbing work for movies , voice - overs , ads , video game work . there ' s a reason crc boasts nine postproduction studios and just three music rooms ( plus a smaller booth and a video suite ) in its two locations .\nthrough all of this activity , crc hangs in there while so many of its peers have faded away , as shepard and his staff of young engineers \u2014 and similar - minded technicians at studios around the city \u2014 pursue their passion for a mission that hasn ' t changed after all these years .\nas shepard puts it :\nyou ' re trying to capture a song .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nprovides a wide array of services for music , television , film , and live concerts .\nincludes michael jackson , timbaland , rihanna , stone temple pilots , nine inch nails , red hot chili peppers , britney spears , and snoop dogg . equally notable are the numerous film and television productions that the studio\u2019s engineers have contributed to , including\nauthoring suite and nine post - production suites . studios 4 and 5 are the largest , containing three live stages , a client lounge , and two sound booths . studio 4 is equipped with a neve\n6064e console and a bosend\u00f6rfer 92 - key grand piano . throughout the facility ,\nsystems and capable of 5 . 1 surround sound mixing . beyond live recordings , mixing , and mastering for studio albums , film , and television ,\nalso offers sound design services , music licensing , automatic dialogue replacement , and foley .\nmore than 30 years ago , bill rasmussen had the notion to . . .\njack donovan foley is the father of motion picture sound effects . though he never . . .\nthe lighting designer typically hires the lighting console programmer ( sometimes called . . .\nthe capacity of lighting technology to visually captivate an audience has advanced . . .\nthe execution of special effects on stage is a complicated and intricate process ; as the . . .\nin entertainment production , a script reader is the gatekeeper between the scriptwriter . . .\nsign up and you ' ll never miss out on great stories from the entertainment career landscape .\nsim sickness ? walls you can put your hands through ? new technology means new challenges for developers .\nadvances in technology are increasing accessibility for visually impaired game players , but it requires dedicated development and design descisions .\nscientists , educators , and industry pros weigh on on the best ways to hit your stride .\nnext can be a great opportunity for newer developers ; these tips from industry vets will help you make the most of it .\nsim sickness ? walls you can put your hands through ? new . . .\na producer with credits include v / h / s , you\u2019 . . .\npeanut butter wolf ) , stones throw records has cemented its reputation as an eclectic and influential indie record label , with a roster of acts such as hip - hop artists madlib , homeboy sandman , and the . . .\ndocumentary filmmaker jeff broadway on telling the 20 - year history of stones throw records .\nhas secured over 85 million players worldwide . with its blend of military strategy , vehicle customization , and fast action pvp , it appeals to hardcore military enthusiasts and casual players alike . . . .\nwargaming is on the front lines of mmo development with the hit game world of tanks . chris keeling gives us some insight into their strategy .\nwant to see zoe saldana and her cast of klingon backup dancers rock a little \u201cthriller\u201d ? or how about benedict cumberbatch throwing it back to m . j . ? you know you do .\nmatthew myatt was cruising the skies over greenham common near newbury , berkshire , england , snapping stock photo shots for the airborne aviation flying school on tuesday , when he happened upon something unusual . as myatt explained to sky news , it wasn\u2019t . . .\nthe story takes place 15 years after the events of alien . as amanda , ripley\u2019s daughter , players fight for survival on a mission to discover the truth about her mother\u2019s disappearance .\nalien : isolation has gone gold , and publisher sega has released the first in a series on nine new trailers .\nthree veterans of the entertainment technology industry , kevin bruner , troy molander , and dan connors , founded telltale games in 2004 . all are veterans of lucasarts , having worked on such titles as grim fandango , star wars : rogue squadron , and star wars : x - 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", "topic": 11}], "title": "cinema foundation of russia", "paragraphs": ["fundaction is funded by the european cultural foundation , fondation charles l\u00e9opold mayer , guerilla foundation , and open society foundation initiatives europe .\namerican cinema foundation e : acinema @ urltoken t : 310 . 889 . 0742\nrestored by cineteca di bologna / l\u2019immagine ritrovata laboratory and the film foundation\u2019s world cinema project , in association with the national cinema centre of armenia and gosfilmofond of russia . restoration funded by the material world charitable foundation .\ngeorgy filimonov\nrussia\u2019s soft power potential . russia to build up its international influence\n/ russia in global affairs . foreign policy research foundation\nrestored by cineteca di bologna at l\u2019immagine ritrovata laboratory in collaboration with med hondo . restoration funded by the george lucas family foundation and the film foundation\u2019s world cinema project .\nfigure 3 : configuration of instrument interface module in cinema ( image credit : cinema consortium , ref . 14 )\nrestored by the world cinema foundation at cineteca di bologna / l\u2019immagine ritrovata laboratory in collaboration with the cinemateca brasileira and walter salles .\nwithin the cinema program , khu and ucb will develop and fly three identical cinema nanosatellites , the constellation is referred to as trio - cinema ( triplet ionospheric observatory - cinema ) to provide stereo ena imaging of the ring current . 7 )\nrestored by cineteca di bologna at l\u2019immagine ritrovata laboratory in association with instituto cubano del arte e industria cinematogr\u00e1ficos ( icaic ) . restoration funded by the george lucas family foundation and the film foundation\u2019s world cinema project .\nrussia\u2019s national film foundation later that day canceled the film\u2019s screening to meet an oscars consideration deadline \u201cdue to technical reasons . \u201d\n\u2022 cinema - 2 and cinema - 3 , nanosatellites ( 4 kg each ) developed by khu ( kyung hee university ) , seoul , korea for the trio - cinema constellation .\nthe uk - russia year of science and education 2017 will build on the successes of the uk - russia year of language and literature 2016 and uk - russia year of culture 2014 .\nexperts in collaboration , innovation and rapid prototyping .\ncara mertes , ford foundation\nrestored in 2012 by the national museum of singapore and cineteca di bologna / l\u2019immagine ritrovata laboratory , in association with the film foundation\u2019s world cinema project , konfiden foundation , kineforum of the jakarta arts council , and the family of usmar ismail estate . restoration funded by doha film institute .\nstep is initiated and managed by the european cultural foundation with the support of compagnia di san paolo .\nrestored in 2011 by cineteca di bologna / l\u2019immagine ritrovata laboratory , in association with the film foundation\u2019s world cinema project and bahram beyzaie . restoration funded by doha film institute .\nthe barbican centre and the new social are delighted to present the next screening as part of new east cinema , a programme of contemporary film from the new east in collaboration with calvert 22 foundation .\nafisha daily notes that through this initiative , the authorities plan to clear the market of \u201clow - quality\u201d foreign films and collect 2 . 2 billion rubles ( $ 38 million ) annually to support domestic cinema . the fee will also apply to russian films , but this will be refunded by the cinema foundation of russia ( fond kino ) .\nkalpana has been digitally restored by the world cinema foundation at cineteca di bologna / l\u2019immagine ritrovata laboratory using a combined dupe negative and a positive print held at the national film archive of india .\nbaltic view is a cultural\u200b initiative aimed at promoting films from the baltics . it is the first of a kind project that unites filmmakers from estonia , latvia , and lithuania under one cinema flag by showcasing the best of baltic cinema online and during cinema events .\ncatherine fowler ( ed . ) ( 2002 ) . the european cinema reader .\nthe collapse of the soviet union in 1991 and the transition from \u201cold\u201d russia to \u201cnew\u201d russia were associated with many new hopes and promises .\nmaking the history of cinema available . proud to represent over 25 , 000 films to screen worldwide\ngeorgy filimonov is an associate professor of the department of theory and history of international relations of the peoples\u2019 friendship university of russia .\n' they will be the first pilots of russia ' s future spacecraft federatsiya .\nrussia experienced the first true years of democracy and the development of human rights . this transition from \u201cold\u201d russia to \u201cnew\u201d russia was accompanied by changes in the law , the legal structure , and most importantly , by changes in the policies that were at the foundation of its legal system . a part of this transition was to establish the legal protections to human rights and fundamental freedoms .\ncelestial wives of the meadow mari , dir . aleksey fedorchenko , 2012 ( russia )\nin august of 2009 , ucb / ssl received funding from the nsf ( national science foundation ) for the three - year program .\nrestored in 2008 by cineteca di bologna / l\u2019immagine ritrovata , in association with the film foundation\u2019s world cinema project , the family of uday shankar , the national film archive of india , and dungarpur films . restoration funded by doha film institute .\nit was unclear whether tolstikov would remain head of the cinema fund after a request for comment went unanswered .\npreviously under the oppressive governments of stalin and his successors , soviet russia enjoyed no freedom of expression .\nin 1993 , russia declared the establishment of freedom of expression and made several amendments to its constitution .\nv - a - c foundation and m hka , museum of contemporary art , antwerp , launch a new scheme designed to support the new generation of artists in russia and to open up contemporary russian culture to the wider world .\nrestored in 2010 by cineteca di bologna / l\u2019immagine ritrovata laboratory , in association with the film foundation\u2019s world cinema project , and the egyptian film center . restoration funded by armani , cartier , qatar airways and qatar museum authority .\nrestored in 2010 by cineteca di bologna / l ' immagine ritrovata laboratory , in association with the film foundation\u2019s world cinema project and magyar nemzeti filmarch\u00edvum . restoration funded by armani , cartier , qatar airways and qatar museum authority .\nthe pavilion has been designed for the v - a - c foundation settled in venice , italy , the russian contemporary art foundation , and first presented as part of space force construction , v - a - c\u2019s latest exhibition , which reflected upon the centenary of the soviet revolution and took place during venice film festival 2017 . the street cinema is a public multimedia installation that revisits the mechanisms for the direct spread of information , emerged during the early soviet period in russia , where , among other artistic practices , cinema was considered the most powerful instrument of political and social representation .\nfrom the beginning of the 20th century there were three principal revolutionary parties in russia . the\nof the german bauhaus group . in the theatre and cinema , experiments in staging and montage , greatly influenced by\na vigilante group called \u201cchristian state - - holy russia\u201d sent letters to dozens of cinema managers in february , saying \u201ccinemas would , burn , maybe people will even suffer\u201d if \u201cmathilde\u201d was shown .\nthe violence was caught on camera by fellow audience members with smartphones at a cinema in the city of vyborg , near st petersburg , in north - western russia ' s leningrad oblast region .\nthe first feature length movie , abi and rabi was not made until 1930 , when ovans ohanian , a young iranian - american , emigrated back to iran from russia where he had spent most of his life and had studied cinema at the cinema academy of moscow . from the very beginning he realized that making movies without a professional cast and crew is something next to impossible . he established a foundation for a film industry\u0097 - an acting school to train actors and actresses to be used in films . since the general attitude of the people was that cinema could not develop into an art form and / or a profession , parvareshghahe artistiye cinema ( the cinema artist education center ) attracted only sixteen students and two instructors , ohanian and sa ' id nafici .\nfilm producer oleg teterin has requested permission from the russian space agency roscosmos to build a pop - up cinema in the vostochny cosmodrome spaceport , currently under construction in russia\u2019s far east .\nv\u2013a\u2013c foundation\u2019s programme process . case studies at the museum continues this december with the presentation of rossella biscotti\u2019s the trial , supported by the mondriaan fund .\nrestored in 2009 by cineteca di bologna / l\u2019immagine ritrovata laboratory , in association with the film foundation\u2019s world cinema project , and the egyptian film center . restoration funded by armani , cartier , qatar airways , qatar museum authority and the egyptian ministry of culture .\nafter the collapse of the soviet union and during the transition from the \u201cold\u201d soviet russia to the \u201cnew\u201d russia , the new government declared its intent to establish a new democratic system .\nsadoul , georges . histoire du cinema mondial des origines a nous jours . paris : flammarion , 1949 .\nsepanta , sasan . sepanta va cinema . tehran : entesharat cinemaye azad , azar 1350 - 1971 - .\nthree evenings of experimental performance which take inspiration from the history of cabaret and avant - garde theatre of early 20th century russia .\nrussia\u2019s leading cinema chain will not screen a controversial film on tsar nicholas ' affair with a polish ballerina after receiving religiously motivated threats to its theaters , the chain told interfax news agency tuesday .\nrussia has begun recruiting cosmonauts for a new spacecraft that will go to the moon .\nadditionally , when russia ratified the convention , many of its domestic laws conflicted with the convention\u2019s provisions .\none such law allows a government agency to block a long list of internet websites from within russia .\nhowever , notwithstanding the significance and persistence of these steps , we have to admit that they hardly cover a third of russia\u2019s need to further strengthen and expand opportunities for implementing \u201csoft\u201d influence along the perimeter of russia\u2019s borders .\nexperts : russia\u2019s main tools of influence are diplomatic missions and capitalizing on internal problems of european countries | uacrisis . org\nnew east cinema is a bi - monthly film series curated by the new social , presented by calvert 22 in collaboration with the barbican centre , which looks across eastern europe , the balkans , russia and central asia to uncover the most thought - provoking , daring and vibrant cinema coming from today\u2019s \u201cnew east\u201d .\nrestored in 2010 by cineteca di bologna / l\u2019immagine ritrovata laboratory , in association with ritwik memorial trust , the national film archive of india , and the film foundation\u2019s world cinema project . additional film elements provided by the bundesarchiv - filmarchiv . restoration funded by doha film institute .\ngaffary , farrokh .\nfrom magic lantern to modern cinema .\nvariety ( may 1970 ) : 91 .\nthere could be no reformation of the legal and judicial system without changing mentality of the judges , as it remains at the foundation of the judicial approach . the first improvement of the judicial system requires a systemic change of mentality . through its directives , the russian supreme court should mandate the principles of democracy and equality to be at the foundation of every judicial decision . the judicial system of russia was inherited from the soviet period , where the approach to justice was based on the power of the state at the cost of individual rights .\nrestored by cineteca di bologna at l\u2019immagine ritrovata laboratory in association with instituto cubano del arte e industria cinematogr\u00e1ficos ( icaic ) . restoration funded by turner classic movies and the film foundation\u2019s world cinema project . one of the abilities of cinema is to portray what a country is going through\u2026 it is about putting the country\u2019s face on the screen , but it\u2019s also about enlarging one\u2019s vision of that specific place . - - walter salles\nfrom the perspective of the entire cinema system , the fpga contributes to the system by sharing software tasks to relieve the computing load of the obc .\nthroughout the turbulent history of iran then , while various cultures have predominated , persians have adapted and contributed importantly to the prevailing society of the time . despite the religious opposition to cinema in iran , there has been an interest there in film throughout the medium ' s history . when the leadership and / or intellectuals become involved in the making of films , and when the masses of the people learn to appreciate the cinema of growth vs . the cinema of appeasement , both the desire and the conditions for a truly iranian cinema will foster the expression of a unique and potent vision .\nrecent developments in the legislative and judicial practice of russia indicate an erosion of freedom of expression . the occurrences discussed below indicate the extent \u201cnew\u201d russia has fallen short on its promise to respect human rights and its promise to establish democracy .\nto study the development of cinema and the motion picture industry in iran it is first necessary to understand certain elements of iranian history , culture , religion , and social structure , i . e . the major influences bearing on the development of cinema and the motion picture industry in iran .\na great contribution to the improvement of russia ' s authority in africa has made the development of russian scientists against ebola vaccine .\nhas transformed the facade of the main building of the polytechnic museum in moscow into a green oasis of shrubs and trees . the project was shortlisted for the v - a - c foundation\u2019s international open - call\nhis conviction resulted in a significant outcry in russia and caught much attention in the international media .\nrestored in 2010 by the cinemateca brasileira and cineteca di bologna / l\u2019immagine ritrovata laboratory , in association with the film foundation\u2019s world cinema project , arquivo mario peixoto , saulo pereira de mello , and walter salles . restoration funded by armani , cartier , qatar airways and qatar museum authority .\nrussia - african relations have a significant and growing resource which is promoting russia towards achieving national priorities . this includes expanding cooperation with africa in the international arena in terms of coincidence or closeness of positions on the formation of a new international order , another key international problem , which increases the possibility of consolidating russia ' s position as an independent and influential center of world politics .\nfor hundreds of years the law in russia has been focused on the dominant power of the state and the little to no power of the individual .\nthis restoration is part of the african film heritage project , an initiative created by the film foundation ' s world cinema project , the pan african federation of filmmakers and unesco - - in collaboration with cineteca di bologna - - to help locate , restore and disseminate 50 african films with historic , artistic and cultural significance .\nthe following is a general overview of the history of russia during the period of soviet domination . for full coverage of the history of the soviet union , see the article union of soviet socialist republics .\nduring world war i lenin , living in neutral switzerland , agitated for russia\u2019s defeat . this attracted the attention of the\nthe following is a general overview of the history of russia during the period of soviet domination . for full coverage of the history of the soviet union , see the article union of soviet socialist republics . \u2026\nthe film will be aired on german tv , as well as hopefully worldwide and in russia soon .\nanother likely effective way to fight russia\u2019s artificially shaped negative image abroad is the development of tourism \u2013 through public investment and creation of favorable conditions for the tourist business and at the expense of private investors , who may expand the range of programs that attract foreign tourists to russia .\nfootage has emerged of cinema - goers brawling in the aisles in a row over a people talking too loudly during the hit clown horror movie it .\n10 georges sadoul , histoire du cinema mondial des origines a nous jours ( paris : flammarion , 1949 ) , p . 485 .\nsho ' aie , hamid . nam avaran cinema . no . 1 . tehran : chapkhaneh sherkat herminco , 2535 - 1976 - .\nnevertheless , in spite of the lack of new films , interest in the cinema on the part of persians did not wane , and a attendance throughout the country increased steadily .\n14\nfreedom of expression in russia appears to be slowly eroding , russian government promising to protect human rights , including the right to freedom of expression .\nthe module covers the history of european cinema from its beginnings in the 1890s to the present day , highlighting selected periods , movements , and national developments .\nin 1921 , other powers entered into commercial relations with soviet russia as well . diplomatic recognition followed . the\n( march 1921 ) , soviet russia had to give up sizable territories to which it had laid claim .\nmedinsky insisted that russian state money should go to approved projects and that coin should be spent within russia .\nthe american cinema foundation was started in 1994 . acf is a non - profit , nonpartisan arts organization . it was created to nurture and reward television and film projects that address fundamental social values in a positive manner , that support and strengthen the concepts of the common good and the common culture , and promote democratic pluralism and inclusion .\nspecial attention should be paid to developing a long - term advocacy strategy to create a positive image of russia in the world . to enhance its soft power , russia must create a system of public diplomacy that would combine traditional views and new marketing approaches in order to achieve both short - and long - term effects on foreign audiences . russia should master the skill of generating images too .\nthis comment analyzes the protections afforded to freedom of expression under article 10 of the convention and whether russia provides such protections in its domestic legal system .\ninstead of improving russia\u2019s war effort , the abdication of the man who , however unqualified to rule , symbolized for the mass of the population the idea of statehood led to the rapid disintegration of the country .\nit is common knowledge that several russian universities have been given the status of base educational establishments to support education in the russian language in the cis . some member - states of the commonwealth have opened joint institutions of higher learning . a cis network university was created in 2008 at the initiative of the peoples\u2019 friendship university of russia , with assistance from the interstate foundation for the humanitarian cooperation of cis member - states .\n_ _ _ _ _ _ . rishe yabi yaas , tarikh cinema dar iran . tehran : entesharat babak , day 1352 - 1973 - .\n30 ) \u201ccinema - cubesat for ions , neutrals , electrons and magnetic fields , \u201d imperial college london , feb . 2010 , url : urltoken\na major condition for strengthening russia\u2019s authority in the territory of the former soviet union is expanding the russian cultural presence there . work to preserve the role of the russian language as a means of interethnic communication between the peoples of the former soviet union and the expansion of russian language studies in the areas of russia\u2019s strategic interests remains an indisputable priority .\non the agenda of an agreement with the african partners on economic and trade cooperation in order to avoid double taxation and protection of intellectual property . all these questions are , of course , of great importance for the representatives of our business because they provide a solid foundation for future cooperation .\nthe footage shows a young man in a leather jacket stand up and challenge another who was sitting in front of him at the city ' s vyborg palace cinema .\nunder the constitution adopted in the 1930s and modified down to october 1977 , the political foundation of the u . s . s . r . was formed by the soviets ( councils ) of people\u2019s deputies . these existed at all levels of the administrative\nindeed , now it\u2019s a lot cheaper for foreign companies in russia if they\u2019re willing to take the risk . their interest in co\u00adproductions in russia was sparked by the record high exchange rate of us dollar and the euro against the russian ruble . definitely , it is a positive factor for international productions . however , the main reason is : russia reveals a new reality .\nmmoma launches carte blanche , a new programme inviting art institutions to implement their own curatorial initiatives at mmoma sites . v - a - c foundation is the first institution to participate and will present\nthe jordan times is an independent english - language daily published by the jordan press foundationsince october 26 , 1975 . the jordan press foundation is a shareholding company listed on the amman stock exchange .\nas part of the programme process . case studies at the museum , v - a - c foundation and the gulag history state museum present judy radul\u2019s multi - channel video installation world rehearsal court ( 2009 ) .\nwhile the war between russia and ukraine is never mentioned , it forms an unspoken epicentre around which individual stories coalesce .\nafter enacting the new rights in its constitution , russia also amended its criminal code to reflect the newly established freedoms .\nv - a - c foundation presents the exhibition of kirill savchenkov\u2019s office of sensitive activities / applications group . the exhibition is part of the moscow museum of modern art ( mmoma ) programme carte blanche , which invites art institutions to implement their own curatorial initiatives at mmoma sites .\nthe future of state funding in russia for international co - productions is unclear after a major shake - up in state support for film was ordered by the kremlin . the functions of the russian cinema fund , set up in 2009 with an annual budget of around $ 170 million , to channel government support to a key group of major [ \u2026 ]\nafter the ratification of the convention , the majority of legislative changes were performed during the first few years . russia amended article 1 , section 2 of its criminal code in 2001 ,\nbecause understanding the prior history and mentality of the russian people is an important part of the development of freedom of expression in russia , part i of this comment traces the history of the freedom of expression in russia from the soviet times to its transition under the new russian government . subpart a analyzes the historical development of freedom of expression in russia as it relates to criticism of the government , its status during the soviet era , and the rapid changes during the early post - soviet period . subpart b examines the promise of a commitment to democracy made during this transition by the ratification of the convention .\nthe institutional links programme in russia provides grants for the development of research and innovation collaborations between the uk and russia . the grants are intended to provide funding to : start and develop collaborations between academic groups , departments and institutions in russia and the uk ; support the exchange of expertise and research knowledge ; establish local hubs for uk - russia activities . in september 2016 the british council received 119 applications , in february 2017 the results of the experts will be announced and starting from april 2017 successful applicants will start carrying out joint research .\nfreedom of expression is a fundamental part of every democracy . to be a truly democratic society , the government has to establish its serious commitment to the values that are at the foundation of every democratic system . ratification of the convention was the first big step to such a commitment .\nhigh profile events in the fields of science , education and culture are planned for the uk - russia year of science and education 2017 , led by the british council and british embassy in russia and the ministry of education and science of the russian federation . the year of science and education is intended to stimulate further scientific collaboration between two countries .\nrussia ' s cinema fund , an agency administering half of the government ' s cash earmarked for the film sector , has announced its 2015 budget . the ruble figure is to remain the same as last year , but the sharp fall of the ruble means that local filmmakers are to receive much less cash this year .\noveruse of antibiotics in human and animal health is a major global health risk and the uk and russia have joined forces to tackle the issue .\nstage russia and pushkin house present a screening of the vakhtangov theatre ' s eugene onegin , starring the incomparable sergey makovetskiy in the title role .\nas part of the programme process . case studies at the museum , v - a - c foundation and the gulag history state museum present new leaders of regional development ( 2014 ) by urban fauna lab ( alexey buldakov and anastasia potemkina ) .\n, who in some respects were closer to the socialist revolutionaries , believed that russia was ready for socialism . their leader ,\nthe konrad adenauer foundation and the german - baltic chamber of commerce ( ahk ) jointly organized the vi . dikli forum on social market economy for economic , political and education experts on may 27th - 28th , 2014 . more\u2026\na collaborative research project between the v - a - c foundation and moscow museum and exhibition unit \u2018manege\u2019 , with the so - edinenie support fund , dedicated to exploring questions around disability and the arts .\nsurkov said thursday that the changes \u2014 which bring the hitherto semi - autonomous fund fully under the control of the ministry of culture \u2014 are designed to optimize public spending on film and increase exposure for russian films at the domestic box office . in the future the cinema fund will focus on supporting commercial cinema , with other films financed jointly with the culture ministry . but comments made before thursday\u2019s announcement by vladimir medinsky , russia \u2019s minister of culture , suggest that co - production coin may be a victim of the new system .\ndoes russia need to strengthen this segment of its foreign policy ? if so , what are the key tasks of building up russia\u2019s soft power ? to what extent is it expedient to refer to the u . s . as an example and to borrow american experience ? what are the main strategic directions of this component of foreign policy ?\n\u201cthe leadership of the united network \u2018cinema park\u2019 and \u2018formula kino\u2019 decided not to screen the picture , \u201d the chain told interfax in a statement , citing \u201cfrequent threats to theaters . \u201d\nat the same time , the development of russia - african economic and trade cooperation is an effective tool for solving the problems of the russian industry to ensure scarcely and financially the least expensive types of mineral raw material reserves of many species of which africa is a monopoly in favor of the world level . russia may be involved in the implementation of projects aimed at achieving energy security in africa with the use of atomic energy .\nomid , jamal .\nfarhang filmhaye cinemaye iran .\ncinema 7 36 ( tehran : mordad and shahrivar 1357 - 197s - ) : 45 - 88 .\nand the many other cases before the russian courts cast doubt on the existence of freedom of expression in russia as it relates to political speech and , in particular , criticism of the government .\nthe first nanosatellite , cinema - 1 of ucb , was launched on sept . 13 , 2012 and is operated by ucb / ssl . another two spacecraft are developed by khu ( kyung hee university ) in korea . trio - cinema is expected to provide stereo imaging of enas and multi - point measurements of ions , electrons and earth magnetic fields . it is also expected that the trio - cinema measurements will complement the measurements with nasa\u2019s rbsp ( radiation belt storm probe ) mission by stereo imaging of the ring current through ena measurements at low altitudes . 36 ) 37 )\n23 ) robert lin , thomas immel , jerry kim , david , glaser , john sample , tim horbury , \u201ccinema status , \u201d oct . 31 , 2011 , url : ftp : / / apollo . ssl . berkeley . edu . . . / cinema % 20status % 2010 - 31 - 11 _ v2 . ppt\nthe vostochny cosmodrome is currently under construction near the city of uglegorsk in russia\u2019s eastern amur region and is scheduled to open in 2018 . teterin\u2019s first pop - up cinema is set to open soon in lyudinovo , a city in the kaluga region south - west of moscow , with a plans for 99 further theatres over the next year .\nit is necessary to organize business forum russia - africa , which should be held at least one time per year ( that is yearly ) , as well as the organization of african cultural festivals , the festival of african cinema in russia , art exhibitions and concerts of popular african artists . creation of a special transmission of russian television entirely dedicated to africa . and all these can be organized in close cooperation with the african diplomatic corps . increase the number of scholarships to russian universities for africans . active work with the african diaspora in the russian federation .\nscientific research and experimental work is carried out at the university . the results are well - known in russia as well as abroad\nrussia ' s space corporation roscosmos has declared an open contest for a team who will pilot the federatsiya spacecraft to the moon .\nin the first few years following the ratification of the european convention , russia took many significant steps toward the recognition of individual human rights , and in particular , the right to freedom of expression .\n_ _ _ _ _ _ .\nfarhang filmhaye cinemaye iran .\ncinema 6 33 ( tehran : day and bahman 2536 - 1977 - ) : 2 .\narticle 15 ( 4 ) of the 1993 constitution provides that the international agreements and conventions , to which russia is a party , are considered part of the russian legal system .\nrussia ' s space corporation roscosmos has declared an open contest for a team of eight who will pilot the federatsiya spacecraft ( pictured ) to the moon .\npart ii examines protection of freedom of expression under article 10 of the convention . it also analyses the implementation of the convention in russia since its ratification , the changes made to the existing laws , as well as the existing problems and violations of the russian constitution , russian federal law , and the european convention . this analysis is performed based on the examination of cases brought before the european court of human rights against russia .\nthe uk - russia year of science and education programme includes the presentation of the first film shot only using drones , ' in the robot skies ' , which will be shown within the framework of the best film festival in the ' oktyabr ' cinema . a love story in a police state , where security is maintained by an army of flying drones , was filmed without a single cameraman .\nall i can say is that due to sanctions and currency crisis in russia our ruble has has now fallen 50 percent against the usd and even more against euro . so\u2026 now you can spend half of your budget if you shoot your film with me in russia . ( dead silence )\njust as russia was taking small steps in the direction of recognizing individual rights of citizens and ratified the convention , it all came to an end with the election of putin and his turn in policies .\nlaunch : the cinema - 2 ( khusat - 1 ) and cinema - 3 ( khusat - 2 ) were launched on nov . 21 , 2013 as a secondary payloads on a dnepr - 1 launch vehicle from the dombarovsky launch site , russia . the launch provider was isc kosmotras . the primary spacecraft on this flight were dubaisat - 2 of eiast , dubai ( ~ 300 kg ) , and stsat - 3 minisatellite of kari , korea ( ~ 150 kg ) . 38 ) 39 ) 40 ) 41 )\nissari , m . ali .\na historical and analytical study of the advent and development of cinema and motion picture production in iran ( 1900 - 1965 ) .\nph . d . dissertation , university of southern california , 1979 .\ncountry were political conflicts waged as intensely during the war as in russia , preventing the effective mobilization of the rear . one result of this was disorganization of food supplies . although russia produced more than enough to feed itself , economic mismanagement combined with the breakdown of transportation led in the third year of the war to a sharp rise in prices and to food shortages in the cities .\n, who came to realize that they could not win the war unless they somehow succeeded in forcing russia to sign a separate peace . in april 1917 they arranged for lenin\u2019s transit through germany to sweden and thence to russia , where they hoped the bolsheviks would fan antiwar\nunder mikhail gorbachev , russia began a new movement commonly known as \u201cperestroika , \u201d a russian word that literally translates to \u201crestructuring . \u201d\nthe award winning documentary film on sergei magnitsky , a russian lawyer who died in november 2009 at the age of 37 under excruciating circumstances in a moscow detention centre . his death fuelled international outrage , but inside russia the corrupt government officials responsible were never brought to justice . justice for sergei tells the story of an ordinary man who paid the ultimate price while trying to expose the extraordinary corruption gripping russia today . in 2012 , the film won the cinema for peace award for justice .\nthe second through fourth \u2018copies\u2019 of cinema have improved software reliability , significantly better uplink margin and other smaller revisions to the original\u2019s design . note : khu has built two additional copies of the cinema spacecraft ( launched on nov . 21 , 2013 ) and ucb has added a fourth copy ( not launched so far ) with additional funding from nsf and afrl ( air force research labs ) .\nto celebrate the uk \u2013 russia year of science the focus of the xviii new british film festival will be moved to the science fiction films and documentaries . the talks within the traditional educational programme will reflect the topics of introducing new technologies through cinema , visual effects and computer graphics in movies ( workshops from practitioners ) and new forms and genres as the tool for sharing knowledge .\nadditionally , this comment analyzes the current status of political speech in russia and proposes certain practical solutions for further development of the rule of law , given the importance and sensitive nature of the subject matter . political speech\u2014\u201cspeech that participates in the processes of representative democracy\u201d\ndon ' t miss this year ' s maine international film festival , playing incredible works of cinema from july 13 - 22 . make sure to head over on july 14th to c . . .\nrumors that culture minister vladimir medinsky \u2014 appointed by president vladimir putin in may \u2014 was moving to wrest control of the money and resources wielded by the cinema fund began circulating in mid - november .\nshaping a foreign cultural strategy and developing foreign cultural policies and cultural diplomacy are a separate and very significant segment of russia\u2019s public diplomacy and soft power in general .\nrussia ' s korolev rocket and space corporation ( rsc ) energia is developing two modifications of the federatsiya spacecraft , which could carry four or six cosmonauts respectively .\nby adding these provisions in both codes , russia assured its citizens and the international community of its unequivocal commitment to the promise of democracy . at that time , the implementation of these provisions presented an important step in the protection of freedom of expression , and ultimately toward the establishment of democracy . by making this significant step , russia declared for the first time that the provisions of an international treaty , such as the convention , shall prevail .\ntony is an entrepreneur and committed philanthropist . he is a member of britdoc and is the visionary behind bertha foundation whose mission is to create more progressive and just societies with work in three main areas : media , human rights law and activist training .\nchina ' s shenzhou space capsule used on all six of its crewed missions is based on russia ' s soyuz and is capable of carrying three astronauts in its re - entry module .\n_ _ _ _ _ _ .\nfarhang filmhaye cinemaye iran .\ncinema 7 35 ( tehran : khordad and tir 2537 - 1978 - ) : 35 - 78 .\nin effect ended the autocratic system . the following year russia was given a constitution . elections took place to a representative body , the state\n_ _ _ _ _ _ . russia and the west in iran , 1918 - 1948 . ithaca : cornell university press , 1949 .\nthe emergence of film , both as a new art form and as a mass medium , in different cultural contexts ( france , britain , germany , russia ) .\nthe future of state funding in russia for international co - productions is unclear after a major shake - up in state support for film was ordered by the kremlin .\nthe extent to which russia did recognize the convention can be determined from analyzing the cases brought before the echr on freedom of expression . because the focus of article 10 is the freedom of expression that involves political criticism , the analysis below will encompass only the cases that relate to criticism of the government or involve some type of political speech . analysis of recent echr\u2019s decisions entered against russia for violations of article 10 corresponds with a significant increase in the number of cases involving political criticism .\nin any political system , there is always a natural tension between the interests of the state and the interests of the individual . in the old soviet russia , the interests of the state prevailed over any other rights .\nthe political system was thus authoritarian and highly centralized , and this also applied to the economic system . the economic foundation of the u . s . s . r . was \u201csocialist ownership of the means of production , distribution , and exchange , \u201d and the economy of the entire country was controlled by a series of five - year plans that set targets for all forms of production .\ngary has served on film juries and panels in ireland , russia , germany , azerbaijan , spain , the czech republic , turkey and lithuania .\nalternative titles : russia , sojuz sovetskich socialisticeskich respublik , sovetsky soyuz , soyuz sovetskikh sotsialisticheskikh respublik , u . s . s . r . , union of soviet socialist republics\nadditionally , in 1995 , russia passed a federal law on international agreements that reflected and reinforced the provisions of the constitution and incorporated international agreements into the russian legal system .\nexplores russia\u2019s young and still - evolving art scene of today , presenting the newest artistic research from a country that has only recently presented itself on the international art scene .\n\u201csurkov is behind all the changes , and he is planning to take full control of state - funded film production in russia , \u201d one moscow industry insider told variety .\ndeployment of cubesats : use of 9 isipods of isis , 3 xpods of utias / sfl , 2 peppods of gauss , and 1 mrfod of msu .\nsee generally krasulya v . russia , app . no . 12365 / 03 , ( eur . ct . h . r . 2007 ) , urltoken ; porubova v . russia , app . no . 8237 / 03 , ( eur . ct . h . r . 2010 ) , urltoken ; romanenko v . russia , app . no . 11751 / 03 , ( eur . ct . h . r . 2010 ) , urltoken\nnew british council ' s themed train will be launched in moscow metro in autumn 2017 . within the framework of the uk - russia year of science and education it will be decorated with quotes of famous british scientists and illustrations of their key achievements .\nafter the collapse of the soviet empire , russia has steadily shown interest in many spheres , ranging from political consultations through business and economic cooperation to culture with african countries . of a special focus , russia attaches significance to deepening trade and investment cooperation with africa . it is encouraging that more russian companies , being aware of the prospects that are opening in the large market of the continent , are working actively in such fields as nuclear energy , hydrocarbon , and metallurgy industries . russia also pursues a pragmatic policy aimed at enhancing multidimensional ties with the countries of the continent on the bilateral and multilateral basis . in this exclusive interview , professor irina abramova , newly - appointed director of the institute for african studies under the russian academy of sciences , spoke recently to kester kenn klomegah , an independent research writer on russia - african affairs , about some aspects of russia - african relations , economic cooperation , cultural dimensions and some future prospects . interview excerpts\nv - a - c foundation presents the exhibition of kirill savchenkov\u2019s office of sensitive activities / applications group . the exhibition is part of the moscow museum of modern art ( mmoma ) programme carte blanche , which invites art institutions to implement their own curatorial initiatives at mmoma sites . office of sensitive activities / applications group is a study of survival in an environment of crises , global instability and post - human future . the project studies the systems of knowledge\u2026\n, loyal to traditional social democratic teachings , concentrated on developing ties with labour and rejected as premature political revolution in agrarian , largely precapitalist russia . the\nthe early transition period was associated with the transition to a new russia , which was to be a symbol of the new rights , freedoms , and policies , with the rights of the individual prevailing .\nbuilding mutually beneficial cooperation remains one of the main priorities of russia . the foreign trade turnover with the countries of sub - saharan africa for the period from january to december 2015 was estimated at us $ 3 . 3 billion .\n\u201cfor us and all other foreigners it is very important to have a reliable partner in russia . and this was the cinema fund , so now there are a lot of questions for us , \u201d said simone baumann , a leipzig , germany - based producer who represents german films , the german film promotion body that also supports co - productions , in eastern europe .\n10 ) david mcgrogan , \u201chardware and high data speeds on the cinema cubesat , \u201d technical report no . ucb / eecs - 2010 - 83 , may 19 , 2010 , url : urltoken\nbefore the advent of cinema in iran , entertainment was a luxury afforded by only a small , well - to - do segment of the population while the great majority of the people had no money to spare . morteza ravadi , iranian historian expresses this point very well :\nthe first pioneer of this film era is mirza ebrahim khan akasbashi who was the official photographer in the court of muzzafar - e din shah , the fifth shah of the qajar dynasty . the second , mandy russi khan , who originally was from russia , filmed moharram mourning ceremonies ( processed in russia and not shown in iran ) and muzzafared - din shah ' s coronation ceremonies .\nin the west , cinema complemented the existing popular forms of entertainment such as theaters , traveling musical shows and the various kinds of stage productions . but in iran , cinema virtually replaced most forms of mass entertainment for various political , economical , historical and cultural reasons . when cinema came to iran it was a diversion for the well - to - do for about ten years or so before it turned into a mass entertainment medium . since 1905 , when the first movie theater opened in tehran , the iranian government has made a special point of keeping ticket prices low so that all segments of the population , at any economic level , might have access to this source of recreation . the early history of film making in iran is far from clear because of a lack of easily accessible data , death of the early motion pictures pioneers and loss of almost all the early footage .\na particularly important and sensitive area of work for russia , primarily in the cis , is resistance to activities by the u . s . , which uses a variety of tools from its rich soft power arsenal very effectively . first of all , this concerns multi - level blocking of opportunities for political technological projects to build hostile regimes along russia\u2019s borders , the engineering of \u201cvelvet revolutions , \u201d the financing of anti - russian actions by countries in the territory of the former soviet union , etc .\nsometime in the middle of the 19th century , russia entered a phase of internal crisis that in 1917 would culminate in revolution . its causes were not so much economic or social as political and cultural . for the sake of stability ,\nin this regard , russia\u2019s unresolved problems are too numerous to count . before developing a set of advocacy tools it will be necessary to finalize a state ideology , which is still in the process of elaboration .\nthat mandated the application of treaty provisions in judicial decisions . this law expressly provides that the courts are to consider treaty provisions once the provisions are adopted by russia and become a part of the russian law .\n\u2022 cinema ( cubesat for ions , neutrals , electrons , & magnetic fields ) , a 3u cubesat of ucb / ssl ( usa ) , icl ( uk ) , khu ( korea ) , and nasa / arc .\none of the results of rethinking of foreign policy priorities of russia on the basis of president vladimir putin ' s initiative was , in particular , a definite shift in russian foreign policy in the direction of the axis of the east . nothing new has been revealed regarding the ukrainian crisis . it served as a new impetus for further development of mutually beneficial cooperation outside of the euro - atlantic partners .\n8 hamid sho ' aie , natn avaran cinema . no . 1 , abdul hossein sepanta . ( tehran : chapkhaneh sherkat herminco , 2535 ( 1976 ) ) , p . 13 - 14 .\nsee kudeshkina v . russia , app . no . 29492 / 05 , at 11 ( eur . ct . h . r . 2009 ) , urltoken ; kuznetsov v . russia , app . no . 10877 / 04 , at 3\u20134 ( eur . ct . h . r . 2008 ) , urltoken\nof soviet russia for the purpose of overthrowing the communists . both wars went on concurrently . the struggle against domestic opponents was to prove even more costly in human lives and more threatening to the new regime than the efforts of the whites .\nunfortunately , the russian man in the street does not know much about africa . for africans , so far russia is associated with the soviet union , the majority of africans still have very warm feelings towards russia . but in general , and the russian federation in africa and africa in the russian federation are very poorly represented in the media .\nthe government established this school to train technicians for the expansion of nirt . later , a graduate school was added , the graduate school of television and cinema . any bachelors degree was accepted , which meant that the associate degree undergraduates of the school of television and cinema could not be considered for the program . graduate students of television and cinema did not go through the same technical training the undergraduates did . their curriculum dealt more with theory than practice . after graduation they were employed in government offices and institutions as audio - visual experts and programmers . most were absorbed by the programming section of nirt or the ministry of education of iran . these students were treated better financially by the government than the undergraduates both during and after graduation . most graduate students were married and the number of women was as large as the men , while the undergraduate school was composed of 95 % men .\nthus , although russia took significant steps in reformation of its legal system and declared freedom of expression as a fundamental human right , the practical aspects of such a declaration are lacking . as such , the commitment to the promise of democracy is unattainable in the absence of respect for declared human rights ."]}
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", "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": 23}], "title": "lactalis", "paragraphs": ["lactalis united kingdom ; lactalis europe du nord ; lactalis deutschland ; lactalis iberia ; lactalis locatelli ; lactalis luxembourg ; lactalis portugal ; lactalis polska ; lactalis ukraine ; lactalis vostok ; lactalis usa ; sorrento lactalis .\nin 2015 , the lactalis group reach a turnover of 17 billions of euros .\nnestl\u00e9 , lactalis making deals ,\ndairy foods , january 1 , 2006 .\nlactalis american group is the north american division of the world\u2019s largest dairy corporation and is the parent company of sorrento lactalis , lactalis usa , and mozzarella fresca , which collectively include some of north america ' s most popular cheese brands : pr\u00e9sident , sorrento , precious , rondel\u00e9 , and galbani . lactalis american group is a subsidiary of parmalat s . p . a . , an italian public entity majority - owned by groupe lactalis . headquartered in france , groupe lactalis is the world ' s largest dairy corporation .\n\u00a92014 lactalis american group , inc . all rights reserved . galbani is a \u00ae of s . p . a . egidio galbani . | president is a \u00ae of lactalis deli , inc . | sorrento & precious is a \u00ae of lactalis retail dairy , inc .\ngroupe lactalis acquires the mclelland group ,\ngourmet retailer , january 27 , 2005 .\ngroupe lactalis ,\nwall street journal , january 16 , 2006 , p . a12 .\nlactalis nestle chilled dairy , rachel ' s dairy , and the lactalis mclelland group of companies which includes the caledonian cheese company , mclelland cheese packing , the fresh milk company and lubborn cheese .\nthe lactalis uk corporate office is based in redhill , surrey , where the commercial and support operations for both lactalis mclelland and lactalis nestle chilled dairy work closely together , united in the same ambition to create the highest quality dairy products and bring them to the broadest range of consumers throughout the uk .\nseparation of lactalis feed ( milk replacers eurovo and lactapro ) and tendriade ( veal meat ) activities .\nlactalis has agreed to acquire turkish dairy producer ak g\u0131da from the country\u2019s largest food company , y\u0131ld\u0131z holding .\nlactalis becomes number two in the uk cheddar market . as a part of international policy , \u201clactalis\u201d strengthens its position in italy , scotland , poland , and enters the middle east market - egypt , saudi arabia .\nfrench dairy major lactalis enters indian cheese market ,\nindian business insight , january 9 , 2004 .\nin march , lactalis lost a lengthy bidding war with pioneers holding to acquire egyptian cheese maker arab dairy . \u200b\nbesnier changes name to groupe lactalis , expands in us ,\nles echos , january 12 , 1999 .\nfrench cheese maker lactalis aims to expand sales in japan ,\nasia pulse , march 14 , 2005 .\nfrench dairy giant lactalis has agreed to acquire an 80 % stake in turkish dairy ak gida for an undisclosed amount .\n# lactalis dans le cadre de mes responsabilit\u00e9s de rapporteur de la commission d\u2019enqu\u00eate lactalis , je publierai le rapport le 18 juillet lors d\u2019une conf\u00e9rence de presse aux c\u00f4t\u00e9s de @ christianhutin pr\u00e9sident de la commission . nous avons beaucoup travaill\u00e9 . urltoken\ndiscover lactalis recruitment process , its tailor - made induction path and the importance of internal mobility in the group hr policy .\ninstead , the notice continued , \u200b a share sale had been agreed with lactalis , the world ' s third largest dairy .\nlactalis spokesperson , nalet , dismissed the suggestion the french dairy ' s attempts to acquire arab dairy and ak gida are linked .\nlactalis became the world n . 1 on the dairy market , after the adquisition of 83 , 3 % of parmalat , italian dairy leader . based in countries where lactalis has few activity , this operation of external growth will open unprecedented opportunities for development .\n07 / 04 / 20005 - 20180704artfig00311 - les - pistes - pour - eviter - un - nouveau - scandale - lactalis . php\nabove all in france but also in italy , lactalis group is actively involved in promoting protected name cheeses as well as regional specialities .\ntakeover of galbani , cheese market leader in italy . this turns lactalis into the world ' s second - largest cheese company . the lactalis and nestle groups have decided to create a common fresh dairy product subsidiary in europe , called lactalis nestle produits frais ( lnpf ) , which will cover nine european countries : france , belgium , luxembourg , the uk , ireland , spain , italy , portugal and switzerland .\ngroupe lactalis is a french company that specialises in dairy products . the company have more than 230 industrial plants spread over 40 countries . under a range of different brands the company mainly produce cheese , milk , cream , butter , and milk powder . lactalis claim to be the largest dairy group in the world , and the number one cheese group in europe . groupe lactalis use palm oil in their products .\nlactalis has a strong presence in the uk through several companies and imports and exports many famous brands within all categories of the dairy sector .\nthe vocation of lactalis ingredients has been to transform whey and milk in a broad range of ingredients for its customers in the food industry .\ncreated in 1933 by andr\u00e9 besnier in laval , the lactalis group has remained faithful to its original commitment to dairy processing for three generations .\na major player of the global dairy industry , lactalis group contributes to the development of local economies of the regions where it is present .\nthe lactalis group thus fulfils its role as dairy market leader by supporting both leading national brands as well as its local and regional assets .\nin 2012 , lactalis added sk\u00e5nemejerier in sweden to its line - up in dairy and acquired ljubljanske mlekarne in slovenia in 2013 , reinforcing its presence in europe . in brazil , lactalis purchased balkis . in 2014 , the french company bought tirumala in india , marking its first major acquisition in asia pacific . in 2014 , lactalis acquired the harvey fresh dairy company in australia , producing both dairy and juice products . some of the acquired companies already had juices in their product lines prior to the deal , meaning lactalis would inherit them and continue the juices businesses .\nsince 1933 , lactalis ' s vocation has been to transform milk in all its forms . this mission translates a strong commitment the dairy industry .\nthe vocation of lactalis group has been to transform milk in all its forms and to offer the best dairy products to the broadest range of consumers .\ngroup\nlactalis\u00bb ( groupe lactalis ) signed an agreement with llc\nmolochniy dim\n(\nfanni\n) on acquisition of shares . llc\nmolochniy dim\n- dairy company that manufactures products under the brand\nfanny .\nthe company owns pavlograd dairy plant , also has 11 own branches in ukraine .\nall year long , the lactalis group takes part to numerous forums & events organized by the schools with whom it has signed a partnership . save the dates .\nthis is a country lactalis is not present in . we would be very happy to have a presence in this very important market , \u200b\nnalet added .\nin 2009 , lubborn cheese limited was integrated into the lactalis mclelland group , and has since become the largest producer of soft cheese in the uk , including brie and goats cheese .\nthe lactalis group draws its success from a local - produce orientated strategy that is respectful of people and the environment , while maintaining high sanitary and organoleptic standards for all its products .\nif approved by the turkish competition authority , the french dairy will assume control of an 80 % stake in ak gida , michel nalet , spokesperson , lactalis , told dairyreporter . com .\nfamilies have been welcoming lactalis cheese into their homes for nearly 100 years . and so we proudly welcome you to ours . come on in and discover just what we ' re made of .\nit ' s a great opportunity for lactalis to enter a big milk market ,\n\u200b said nalet .\nit ' s a country with a great deal of dairy tradition .\n\u200b\nagreement with api , an american investment fund , to purchase the shares of foodmaster international , a company that operates in kazakhstan , ukraine and moldova . this strengthens lactalis ' position in the cis .\nowing to a global presence , the lactalis group has always been able to anticipate new market trends and adapt to production and consumption modes , whilst appreciating the local and cultural specificities of each country .\n4 feb 2010 - - - french dairy group lactalis has announced the acquisition of spanish cheese maker forlasa . the terms of the deal were not disclosed . the move expands lactalis ' operations in the spanish market where it currently has seven production facilities and generates sales of eur600mn . forlasa has a turnover of eur130mn and markets a variety of spanish cheeses under the brand names gran capitan , don bernardo and ventero . the move is part of ongoing consolidation in the european dairy sector and comes after lactalis announced it was interested in acquiring the dairy assets of ebro puleva , which wishes to exit the sector .\nturkey\u2019s largest food group , y\u0131ld\u0131z holding , has sold its ak g\u0131da dairy unit to french food giant groupe lactalis after an intended initial public offering ( ipo ) was canceled , the company has announced .\nthe proposed acquisition of ak gida , which manufactures a wide range of dairy products including uht milk , yogurt , feta and cheddar cheese , would see lactalis take its first steps in the turkish dairy sector .\nin the uk , lactalis has manufacturing sites in stranraer , aberystwyth and lubborn , and in each area we are one of the major employers , with an important role to play in the local economy and community .\ngroupe lactalis ' s actions over the past several years left it in an enviable position among its competitors . indeed , the company claimed that every second , seven president brand products were sold somewhere in the world . by this time , groupe lactalis ' s annual cows ' milk collection was more than 6 . 9 billion liters , including 2 . 2 billion liters processed outside of france . the company also processed 160 million liters of sheeps ' milk and 55 million liters of goats ' milk . from this , groupe lactalis produced 275 million gallons of fluid milk , 310 million pounds of butter , 1 . 25 million pounds of cheese ( including 190 , 000 tons outside of france ) , and 627 million pounds of fresh dairy products , including cream and yogurt . with sales of euro 5 . 5 billion , groupe lactalis appeared to be on track for success in the years to come .\nin 2005 , lactalis purchased a . mclelland and son limited ; a scottish based cheese manufacturer with a factory in stranraer , which included the caledonian cheese company and mclelland cheese packing , and whose portfolio included the seriously strong brand . this acquisition included a shareholding in the orkney cheese company and dairy solutions . at the same time , the groupe purchased the italian galbani business and lactalis uk took over responsibility for the galbani business here in the uk .\ntion / lait - infantile - contamine / lactalis - l - usine - de - craon - a - nouveau - autorisee - a - produire - du - lait - infantile _ 2833925 . html # xtor = cs1 - 747\ny\u0131ld\u0131z holding cfo cem karaka\u015f said in a tweet that some 80 percent of ak g\u0131da\u2019s stakes were sold to lactalis , while y\u0131ld\u0131z\u2019s stakes in the company will decrease to 10 percent from 33 percent after the deal with the french company .\nin 2006 , a joint venture was created between the lactalis groupe and nestle , covering 9 european countries , and lactalis nestle chilled dairy was established in the uk . this newly formed business has a well - known portfolio of yogurts , including ski , the first yogurt launched in the uk in 1965 and munch bunch . the range of products also included a variety of chilled desserts based on the nestle confectionary brands , which today include aero , milky bar , smarties , yorkie and rolo .\nits range of products has grown considerably ( cheeses , milk , cream , butter , ultra - fresh , milk powder , etc . ) , as has the reputation of its products . lactalis now owns a series of prestigious french and international brands .\nnewcast will be responsible for digital creation and social content across multiple platforms , and will also continue their current remit of creating and developing the right media partnerships for lactalis brands in the uk , starting with projects for seriously strong , president and galbani .\nlactalis is to invest a further \u20ac3 million in its brittany operations . the money will be spent on its l ' hermitage site and follows a $ 15m investment at vitr\u00e9 , announced in march ( dm no 939 , 13 . 03 . 2008 ) .\naccording to local news reports , lactalis , the world ' s second - largest dairy group and europe ' s leading cheese maker , is to transfer its french fromage frais operations from the nicolait plant in sarrebourg to lisieux by the end of the year .\nbecause lactalis understands the power of food to connect people , unite cultures and enrich daily life , we stand today as one of the world ' s leading producers of cheese for almost every eating occasion . great cheese is who we are , pure and simple .\nas part of its policy to focus on international markets , besnier announced it would adopt the groupe lactalis corporate moniker in early 1999 . the company stressed that the new name was easy to pronounce in all languages and reflected its dedication to milk and dairy products .\nlactalis is to invest a further \u20ac3 million in its brittany operations . the money will be spent on its l ' hermitage site and follows a \u20ac15m investment at vitr\u00e9 , announced in march ( see dm , no 939 , 13 . 03 . 08 , p12 ) .\nbecause lactalis understands the power of food to connect people , unite cultures and enrich daily life , we stand today as one of the world ' s leading producers of healthy , convenient cheese for almost every eating occasion . great cheese is who we are , pure and simple .\nlactalis stands out thanks to its ambitious , innovative strategy based on a commitment to large - scale milk processing in all its forms . that is the key principle of the groupe , which has built up considerable expertise over the years , processing milk in accordance with local dairy traditions .\nin 1993 , the uk became part of a network of commercial subsidiaries created to develop sales for the products and brands outside its core french market . established in south london , lactalis in the uk has continued to prosper through developing sales of all group products in the local market .\nlactalis imports and exports many famous brands within all categories of the dairy sector , including milk , butter , cheese , yogurts and chilled desserts , as well as manufacturing some true british favourites and award winning products , including seriously strong cheddar , capricorn goats cheese and rachel ' s yogurts .\ngroupe lactalis was listed in 2014 as the world\u2019s 15th largest food firm . ak g\u0131da had sales of 2 . 04 billion turkish liras in 2014 , up 16 . 7 percent from the previous year . its exports last year amounted to 84 . 7 million liras , mostly to middle eastern countries .\nin march , we reported that two of lactalis\u2019 businesses were ordered to pay more than \u20ac60m for their role in a so - called \u201cyogurt cartel\u201d that engaged in widespread price fixing in france \u2013 by far the largest amount of an overall \u20ac190m\u2019s worth of fines handed out by the country\u2019s competition authority .\nin 1933 , andr\u00e9 besnier started up his cheese - making company . on the first day he collected 17 litres of milk and produced 35 camemberts : the besnier company was in business . since then , the group , which adopted the more international name of lactalis in 1999 , has continued to expand rapidly .\noutside of france , this commitment to promoting local produce is illustrated by the group\u2019s appreciation of native food cultures and local consumption modes . this provides lactalis group with a unique position to better promote as much traditional cheeses and dairy products as possible , like twarog , an ancestral speciality cheese from eastern european countries .\ncheese production : 100 , 000 tons . the company becomes a leader in butter production in france . the second largest company in country - tm lactel - became the property of the lactalis group . turnover outside country : 1 . 5 billion french francs , while the total production of milk - 450 million tons .\nas the 15th largest agri - food group worldwide , lactalis has 192 industrial sites around the world and a workforce of 61 , 000 . in 2013 , dairy accounted for over 90 % of the company\u2019s packaged food value sales , with dairy also providing the foundation for the company\u2019s presence in the oils and fats and baby food categories . according to the company\u2019s corporate website , cheese is the core category , contributing 34 % , and soft drinks is apparently included in the \u201cother\u201d division , accounting for 7 % of the group\u2019s turnover . as a private family - run company , lactalis disclosed little financial information and corporate strategy in the public domain .\nthe group opens its first processed cheese factory in russia . lactalis collects a total of 6 . 9 billion litres of milk . turnover is 5 . 5 billion euros , which makes it number one in france and number two in europe . the president brand is distributed in 128 countries and covers the entire range of dairy produce .\n\u00e0 la une du dl sud - # is\u00e8re , \u00e9dition\nde # saintmarcellin \u00e0 la # bi\u00e8vre\nce lundi 9 juillet . # lactalis # pollution # fusion # commune # gensduvoyage # accueil # sch\u00e9ma # urbanisme # habitat # macron # congr\u00e8s # versailles # parlement # politique # gauche # tourdefrance2018 # noyade # enfants # chalon urltoken\nin western europe , lactalis saw its juice sales decline in italy , with off - trade value sales down by around 20 % in 2011 - 2013 , partly affected by the economic slowdown . going forward , italian consumers will prefer organic 100 % juice and organic nectars . despite these types of products being sold at premium prices , due to their more natural composition , consumers appreciate these types of drinks . organic products have good potential for growth , as the flavour variety is still limited as of today . innovation is particularly orientated towards introducing new flavours and formats that can widen the consumption occasions . thus , lactalis may need to consider widening its product portfolios and launching premium juices .\nin 2010 , lactalis acquired rachel ' s dairy limited , who are the number two brand in the uk for organic yogurts , and the number one in the uk for organic flavoured big pot yogurts . rachel ' s became fully integrated into the groupe in 2012 , and their manufacturing facility is based in aberystwyth on the mid - wales coast .\nlactalis has been making incremental gains in both market share and ranking in australia\u2019s packaged food market since 2011 , with off - trade value sales reaching us $ 1 . 2 billion . with its prominent position in packaged food , the company may well leverage the existing food facilities to develop harvey fresh\u2019s juices business and gradually grab share from existing juice companies .\n, buffalo , ny 14220 . galbani is a \u00ae of egidio galbani s . r . l . pr\u00e9sident is a \u00ae of b . s . a . parmalat is a \u00ae of parmalat s . p . a . black diamond is a \u00ae of parmalat canada , inc . sorrento is a \u00ae of lactalis american group , inc . all rights reserved .\nheloise le norcy - trott uk group marketing director at lactalis , commented : \u201cnewcast plugs the gap that is missing between media and digital agencies , and demonstrated its ability to create innovative integrated strategies to drive return on investment . the capability of newcast to produce engaging creative combined with collaborative media partnerships means the agency can be a true strategic partner to the business . \u201d\nlactalis , the brand owner of president , grew sales of juices internationally thanks to a string of acquisitions in dairy . it ranks third in the global dairy market , after danone and nestl\u00e9 . the acquisition of parmalat in 2011 made the privately - owned french company a major player in juices in a few countries . euromonitor international\u2019s data show that lactalis registered off - trade value shares in soft drinks in 13 markets across europe , the americas and africa , and it just needs to expand into asia and the middle east to make itself a truly global juice player . in 2011 - 2013 , the company outpaced the global soft drinks market , having achieved a net sales increase of us $ 150 million . the lactalis off - trade sales of soft drinks amounted to us $ 947 million in 2013 , ranking it 19th in juices and 44th in soft drinks globally . this is good progress for a company that is essentially a dairy company with no focus on soft drinks . as the company is continuously expanding its dairy businesses , its juices sales are expected to grow as a sideline thanks to the opportunity of leveraging its dairy facilities .\nat least , that\u2019s our belief at lactalis american group . we ' re passionate about serving up great cheese , and we know you are too . you want to make the most of every moment with your loved ones . you look for delicious , nutritious food that you can easily make at home . you won ' t settle for anything less than exceptional quality and taste .\nas the largest privately held dairy in europe , groupe lactalis entered the new millennium on solid ground . in 2002 , it purchased the remaining shares of the bel group of soft cheeses . the following year , it added kraft foods inc . ' s invernizzi cheese operations in italy to its holdings . during the latter half of 2004 , groupe lactalis purchased a total of six companies in the ukraine , moldavia , kazakhstan , spain , italy , the united kingdom , the united states , and poland . included in these deals was the mclelland group , the third largest cheese company based in the united kingdom , and u . s . - based rondele gourmet cheese . italy ' s edigio galbani s . p . a . was purchased in early 2006 .\nthe value of the transaction remains undisclosed , though the sale appears to represent a significant change of direction for y\u0131ld\u0131z . the company was today expected to announce an initial public offering of ak g\u0131da \u2013 a reported $ 118 . 4m\u2019s worth of shares at between $ 2 . 14 and $ 2 . 56 per share , amounting to 45 % of the overall company \u2013 before news broke of lactalis\u2019 acquisition yesterday evening .\ntoday , lactalis is a global leader within the dairy industry and is present across all the categories of this market . the group is the number one cheese manufacturer in the world , and the european leader within the milk consumption , butter and cream markets . it is also a major player in the chilled dairy and dairy ingredients categories , as well as the foodservice industry , and a growing player within clinical and infant nutrition markets .\nwhile it continued to make strategic purchases , the company also eyed entering new markets as crucial to its future success . in early 2004 , groupe lactalis began importing and distributing its president and bridel brands throughout india , including delhi , mumbai , chennai , bangalore , kolkata , goa , and pondicherry . it also entered the japanese consumer market in 2005 by selling its president brand in department stores and upscale supermarkets . in 2006 the company announced a partnership with nestl\u00e9 to manufacture and market a line of yogurts and chilled desserts in europe .\neuromonitor international data show that juices accounted for around 70 % of soft drinks value sales at lactalis in 2013 , with venezuela , italy and russia being key markets , and it managed to grow its juice sales by nearly 20 % in 2011 - 2013 . other soft drinks products include rtd tea , liquid concentrates and rtd coffee . there are different opportunities and challenges for the company in these core markets . its international juice brand sant\u00e0l has prominent positions in venezuela and italy and a good position in russia , while its frica brand ranks second in venezuela\u2019s juice market .\nin brief , juices is a growth revenue stream for the french dairy giant and the company is consciously developing the business alongside its dairy acquisitions . the nature and image of juices fit well with the health and wellness consumption trend and also match its corporate marketing message of \u201cnutrition and pleasure\u201d . it is not uncommon for a packaged food company to expand into juices . heinz , for example , leads australia\u2019s juice category , underpinned by the golden circle family brand . however , taking into account all the challenges and opportunities , lactalis still has plenty of work to do in juices .\nsince 1842 , roquefort cheese has been associated with the name soci\u00e9t\u00e9 which then represented fifteen cheese merchants and producers in the town of roquefort . after attracting a growing number of producers , it took the name\nsoci\u00e9t\u00e9 des caves et producteurs r\u00e9unis de roquefort\ncalled\nsoci\u00e9t\u00e9 des caves\n. in 1992 it joined the lactalis group , thus reinforcing the group ' s place as leader in aoc cheeses . soci\u00e9t\u00e9 now represents about 65 % of the production of roquefort .\nsoci\u00e9t\u00e9 des caves\nis the uncontested specialist in sheep ' s milk cheeses , whose range has been considerably enlarged with brands such as salakis , istara , and lou p\u00e9rac .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthere are over 607 branded products available in the uk , a selection of which are shown below . click on product to find out about the range and the company behind it .\nin a notice posted on the public disclosure platform of the turkish capital markets board , yildiz holding and other ak gida shareholders announced a planned initial public offering ( ipo ) of shares on the borsa istanbul ( bist ) stock exchange had been cancelled .\nin 2014 , turkish dairy sales totalled us $ 3 . 989bn , according to euromonitor data . with sales of us $ 1 . 868bn and us $ 1 . 053bn respectively , cheese and yogurt and sour milk products ( presumably laban ) accounted for almost 75 % of this total .\neuromonitor forecasts total turkish dairy sales to increase to us $ 5 . 534bn by 2019 .\ny\u0131ld\u0131z holding still has a 10 percent stake in the company , while some 80 percent of the stakes will be owned by ak g\u0131da , the french company said in a written statement to the public disclosure platform ( kap ) .\nthe company said the sale agreement was signed and the planned ipo on may 6 - 8 was canceled in the statement .\ny\u0131ld\u0131z holding also applied to the turkish competition board on may 5 to buy all shares in fruit juice company y\u0131ld\u0131z granini meyve suyu from germany\u2019s ecker - granini group gmbh and eckes - granini international gmbh . the group also sold all shares in natura food , which owns ice cream brand \u00fclker golf , to ice cream investments .\ny\u0131ld\u0131z , which also owns turkey\u2019s largest food maker , \u00fclker bisk\u00fcvi , bought u . k . - based cookies and snacks maker united biscuits in november 2014 , in a deal it said made it the world\u2019s third - biggest biscuit maker .\ny\u0131ld\u0131z also acquired premium chocolate maker godiva for $ 850 million in 2007 and demet\u2019s candy co , the u . s . maker of flipz\u2019s chocolate pretzels and turtles\u2019 covered nut clusters , for $ 221 million in 2013 .\nthe british government says foreign secretary boris johnson has resigned , amid a widening split in the cabinet over brexit .\nturkey could gain an advantage from the trade wars between the u . s . and china , according to ali osman akat , chair of the turkish american business association .\nroberto martinez\u2019s swashbuckling belgium side head into the july 10 semi - final with familiar foes france as the world cup\u2019s leading scorers , but its old rival has evolved as the tournament has progressed and will also be full of confidence .\nrefreshment editor bill bruce recaps the progress made by vending and cooler companies in the plastics debate , . . .\ngeneral mills - owned snack brand epic provisions has launched a new line of protein bars made from cage - free eg . . .\nmars ice cream has found that three - quarters of uk consumers would offer ice - cream to their guests when entert . . .\nsupermarkets in the uk and australia have recalled some frozen vegetable products over fears that they could c . . .\nevian\u2019s classic \u2018live young\u2019 slogan has adopted a new outlook with \u2018i wanna # liveyoung\u2019 , a new offshoot campai . . .\na potential merger between kraft heinz and campbell soup would ' not be a bad thing ' for either side amid growi . . .\nrefreshment editor bill bruce recaps the progress made by vending and cooler companies in the plastics debate , and deals with ' reverse vending machines ' . read more\ntreo has unveiled a new look and added three new flavours to its range of birch water beverages : raspberry lemonade , kiwi watermelon , and orange apricot . read more\nthe number of new food products featuring plant - based claims increased by 62 % cagr globally between . . . read more\ncarlsberg and brooklyn brewery have continued their craft beer collaboration as they open a new brew . . . read more\nrefreshment editor bill bruce recaps the progress made by vending and cooler companies in the plasti . . . read more\nwe use small files known as \u2018cookies\u2019 to enhance your experience of the foodbev website and analyse site - traffic .\nread about how we use cookies or how you may control them in our updated privacy policy and cookie policy .\nif you continue to use this site , you consent to our use of cookies .\nclick the \u2018 okay \u2018 button at the top right of this panel to accept or click here for more information .\nstart your free foodbev magazine trial today and join thousands of fellow industry professionals in receiving food and drink trends direct to our business .\nthe french dairy giant has so far declined to clarify whether it has taken a part - or full - share in ak g\u0131da , whose products include the i\u0307\u00e7im brand of yogurt . the two companies generated revenues of \u20ac614m and \u20ac16bn respectively last year .\nwould you like to be interviewed by foodbev media or share a recent innovation with us ? click here to contact us .\nfollowing a suspicion of salmonella agona presence in some batches of infant nutrition products produced in france , as a precautionary measure and following notification by ministerial decree , we are recalling a larger num\u00adber of products .\nnous utilisons des cookies pour vous garantir la meilleure exp\u00e9rience sur notre site . si vous continuez \u00e0 utiliser ce dernier , nous consid\u00e9rerons que vous acceptez l ' utilisation des cookies .\nis a family - owned dairy group based in laval ( mayenne ) , in the west of france .\nthe group now employs 75 , 000 people , and owns 236 industrial plants around the world , in 44 different countries .\npresident is sold in more than 140 countries and represent more than 1 . 8 billion of euros of turnover and galbani is sold in more than 130 countries with 1 . 5 billion of euros of turnover .\nwe believe in developing people to their full capability and we offer many career opportunities across different fields and the groupe both in the uk and abroard .\nif you have anything to tell us or ask us , please get in touch . we welcome your suggestions and comments .\nkeep up to date with the latest developments , launches and news for our brands .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nles g\u00e9ants pharmaceutiques re\u00e7us lundi 9 juillet par macron . quand recevra - t - il les personnels des\nox / info - franceinfo - levothyroxj - 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scale and important event in ukraine .\nby continuing to use our site , you consent to the processing of cookies that ensure the correct operation of the site .\noctober 19 : andre besnier goes into business at 52 rue d ' avesnieres in laval with 1 employee . 35 litres of milk collected and 17 camembert cheeses made on the first day .\nthe 40 - ies of xx century : andre besnier\u2019s private company becomes soci\u00e9t\u00e9 laitiere de laval a . besnier et cie with an annual turnover of 12 million old french francs ( 120 , 000 ff ) .\nthe 50s brought the company the first medal at the national agricultural exhibition for the unique taste and quality of andre besnier\u2019s butter . in 1958 the annual production figures of camembert cheese were 25 million units , 800 tons of milk and 100 , 000 packages of cream .\nthe\nsociete laitiere de laval a . besnier et cie\nbecomes the\nsoci\u00e9t\u00e9 laitiere besnier\nturnover : 119 million french francs .\nlaunch of president camembert opens with the launch of the tetrapack carton of pasteurised milk .\nin 70s the company is mastered the west of france , buys the production facilities of soft cheeses . annual camembert production : 18 million units , the company ' s turnover outside france : 104 million french francs .\nin 80th the company becomes the undisputed leader on the national market , while continuing the international development . turnover outside france : 350 million french francs .\nthe successful launch of fromagerie de belmont - the first production site outside france .\nproduction of ultra - high temperature sterilized uht milk in a plastic bottle with a twisted lid . in 1991 the turnover : 18 billion ff . quantity of milk collected annually : 4 billion litres . annual production of camembert : 313 million units .\nthe company becomes the owner of factory , producing legendary french cheeses - roquefort , and expanding its range of aoc ( appellation d ' origine controlee ) cheeses . president sold its billionth camembert .\nthe company focuses on the international market . approval of president brand in belgium and the united states , the opening of sites and business in central and eastern europe - poland , ukraine .\ngroup cheese production reaches 400 , 000 tonnes . turnover : 30 billion ff , export turnover : 10 billion ff , 14 , 000 employees .\nacquisitions of dukat , leader in croatia on the fresh products market . the company produces milk , and a wide range of whole milk products under the trademark\nducat\nand cheese under the trademark\nsirela\n.\nour history is closely linked to the group history and its acquisitions over the years .\nthe seriously\u00ae story began in 1996 with the launch of seriously strong in the uk . seriously strong in an award winning cheddar , having won its first gold medals at the royal highland show and the british cheese awards in 2002 and being given the prestigious award of supreme champion at the 2007 british cheese awards . it is now the uk ' s second best selling cheddar brand . in 2006 , new products were added to make a seriously range which satisfy every taste .\nprivate company incorporated : 1933 employees : 15 , 700 sales : eur 5 . 5 billion ( $ 6 . 5 billion ) ( 2005 ) naic : 311511 fluid milk manufacturing ; 311512 creamery butter manufacturing ; 311513 cheese manufacturing ; 422430 dairy product ( except dried or canned ) wholesalers\nthat first acquisition made besnier hungry for more . in 1973 , the company acquired a cheese making plant in charchign\u00e9 from preval and followed that acquisition with the purchase of the buquet cheese dairies . the following year , besnier solidified its position in the normandy region , the traditional center of camembert cheese production , by forming the soci\u00e9t\u00e9 laiteri\u00e8re de normandie with rival bridel . at the same time , the company expanded its own camembert production with the acquisitions of groupement laitier du perche and of laiteries prairies de l ' orne . one year later , besnier expanded again , adding brie to its product line with the purchase of cheese producer renault of dou\u00e9 la fontaine . another takeover followed in 1976 , when besnier acquired stenval sud .\nby 1978 , besnier was thriving ; in that year , the company built a new , state - of - the - art production facility in donfront . the capacity of the new plant , located on 18 acres in the heart of normandy , was reported to be three times larger than that of the company ' s principal competitors of the time . with production levels reaching up to 400 , 000 units of camembert per day , the donfront factory was among the largest soft - cheese plants in the world . meanwhile , the company ' s line was augmented with the lepetit brand name . then , in 1979 , besnier expanded its butter production unit , building a butter plant in isigny le buat .\nbesnier started the next decade strongly . in 1980 , the company acquired the cheese making group atlalait and that group ' s six plants in the loire and deux - s\u00e9vres , building on the company ' s position in western france . in that year , besnier also moved into eastern france , with the takeover of the jean lincet cheese dairy . by then , foreign demand was building for camembert and other french soft cheeses . in response , besnier established a small plant in the united states , in belmont , wisconsin in 1981 , which focused on supplying soft cheeses to the u . s . market . the company also began industrial production in villalba , spain in 1983 .\nby the late 1980s , besnier had built the family business into a dairy empire of some 36 plants , processing more than two billion liters of milk per year into more than 400 products under the president , lepetit , claudel , lactel , and other branded and private label names . sales in 1988 had risen to frf 9 . 7 billion , and profits had nearly doubled to frf 378 million . besnier ' s growth during the previous two decades had been impressive , but it proved to be just the beginning . by the early years of the 1990s , besnier would more than double its sales .\nwith the creation of the european common market looming in 1992 , besnier moved to consolidate its position in france while simultaneously stepping up its expansion into foreign countries , the better to compete with the european dairy giants . the next phase of the company ' s expansion began in 1989 . in that year besnier made a number of smaller acquisitions , including that of hugerot , of the aube region of france , and the acquisition of the milk production operations of valmont , a subsidiary of the perrier group . the valmont acquisition also helped confirm michel besnier ' s reputation for transforming the failing operations of some of its acquisitions into profitable additions to the besnier group . also in 1989 , the company expanded into the los angeles market , with the acquisition of the small fresh dairy operation , atlantis , while the company deepened its european presence with the purchase of laiterie ekabe , of luxembourg , and the formation of a partnership to bring the company into the catalonia region of spain . another partnership , with a belgian dairy cooperative , led to the formation of sa laiterie walhorn molkerel .\nbesnier continued its growth through acquisition strategy into the late 1990s . during 1998 , the company added italy - based locatelli to its arsenal . besnier bolstered its u . s . holdings in 1999 with the purchases of concord marketing and simplot dairy group inc . by this time , the united states was the company ' s second largest market behind france . the addition of concord and simplot nearly doubled besnier ' s u . s . sales .\ndawkins , william ,\nroquefort returns to the french cheeseboard ,\nfinancial times , october 3 , 1992 , p . 12 .\nfrench cheese move in poland ,\neast european markets , august 30 , 1996 .\nherzog , karen ,\nfrench connection : wisconsin village says ' oui ' to cheese ,\nmilwaukee journal sentinel , september 8 , 1996 , food sec . , p . 1 .\nhow a french connection found a taste for the uk ,\ngrocer , january 15 , 1994 .\nmans , jack ,\nc ' est le brie ,\ndairy foods , january 1996 , p . 49 .\nmcritchie , sarah ,\nvery private , increasingly global : name change , international acquisitions position french company for the millennium ,\ndairy foods , april 1 , 1999 .\nour manufacturing facilities in the uk are situated in the heart of the british countryside , including aberystwyth on the mid - wales coast , stranraer on the west coast of scotland , and lubborn , somerset , in the west country of england .\nwith the acquisition of a small importer and packer of speciality cheeses : david brough gourmet foods .\ndiversification of the product range of calf , lamb and kid milk replacer and dairy concentrate for piglets , both in france and for export .\ntakeover of voreal by the besnier group and transfer of the production unit to retiers .\ncreation of eurovo as a new brand for milk replacers and tendriade for veal meat .\nstart of production of bridel milk replacers at retiers . ( ille et vilaine , france ) .\n04 feb 2010 - - - forlasa has a turnover of eur130mn and markets a variety of spanish cheeses under the brand names gran capitan , don bernardo and ventero .\n09 jul 2018 - - - plant - based innovation is flourishing , according to innova market insights . growing consumer interest in health , sustainability and ethics are driving plant - derived ingredients and products into high popularity . innova market insights reports that plant - based product claims increased by 62 percent globally ( cagr , 2013 - 2017 ) with growth occurring on platforms such as plant proteins , active botanicals , sweeteners , herbs and seasonings and coloring foodstuffs .\n07 jul 2018 - - - today marks world chocolate day 2018 and july 7 is dedicated to all things cocoa - based . despite concerns about health and obesity , chocolate remains a popular treat worldwide . world chocolate day supposedly marks the day when chocolate was first brought to europe in 1550 and has been observed since 2009 globally . however , there has been a slight shift in consumer tastes . the focus on obesity and the health agenda has made many consumers transfer allegiance to lower sugar and fat confectionery products . however , to ensure chocolate is still a firm favorite for many years to come , confectionery manufacturers have been working hard to offer healthier versions of existing products , as well as new innovations .\n06 jul 2018 - - - this week in business , naturex was awarded a \u201cgold\u201d rating by ecovadis . the group received a score of 62 / 100 , putting it in the top 5 percent of companies rated by the group . in other news , campden bri is calling on companies to join its group bid for a share of its innovate uk fund to reduce the harm that plastics do to the environment . emmi has committed to reducing its global co2 emissions by 25 percent by 2020 .\n06 jul 2018 - - - slowing population growth is expected to lead to decelerating demand for food , according to a new food and agriculture organization ( fao ) report which says that cereal stock levels have climbed to an all - time high . this follows a steady increase across most commodities which also reached record levels last year . at the same time , the fao food price index declined in june for the first time in 2018 , driven by trade tensions .\n06 jul 2018 - - - food packaging innovators sirane has launched a new microwavable pack which is capable of crisping bacon precisely to the preference of the individual consumer . the consumer need only adjust the cooking times to adjust the levels of crispiness . an absorbent board within the pack absorbs the hot fat released by the bacon during microwaving , ensuring ideal taste and texture every time .\n, arnhem , the netherlands . the leading international publisher on food ingredients and food product development .\nhowever , it is clear that the company\u2019s regional market diversification has been ongoing through an active acquisition strategy between 2008 and 2014 , as a result of which its reliance on western europe has gradually declined . at the same time , the company has expanded most significantly in the americas and in the middle east and africa in its dairy operations .\nto ensure deforestation free supply chains , companies need to adopt and implement timebound and measurable policies for forest risk commodities .\nthis assessment has been carried out following the assessment methodology developed for the forest 500 project .\nthis assessment has been carried out following the methodology developed for the forest 500 project , available here . please see our disclaimer applicable to all information contained within this site and our citation guidance for advice on how to cite data presented here or elsewhere on this site .\nplease contact us with any concerns or feedback about this or other assessments included in the forest 500 .\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 .\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 copy is for your personal , non - commercial use . please do not redistribute without permission .\nenter the email address associated with your account and an email will be sent to you to reset your password .\nneed help ? please call uk support at + 44 20 701 76242 / us support at + 1 212 652 5322 or e - mail : agrahelp @ urltoken .\nsorry - public email accounts are not allowed . please provide a work email address ."]}
{"id": 54953, "summary": [{"text": "rodolphe lindt , actually rudolf lindt , ( july 16 , 1855 \u2013 february 20 , 1909 ) was a swiss chocolate manufacturer and inventor .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "he founded the lindt chocolate factory and invented the conching machine and other processes to improve the quality of chocolate . ", "topic": 28}], "title": "rodolphe lindt", "paragraphs": ["rodolphe lindt . from the wikipedia website : urltoken . accessed july 25 , 2016 .\nit was 1879 . rodolphe lindt wanted to make chocolate . soft , fine chocolate , chocolate to enjoy .\nthe invention of lindt chocolate . from the lindt website : urltoken . accessed july 25 , 2016 .\nthe family behind lindt today is not , as it happens , called lindt . it is spr\u00fcngli .\nrodolphe and his relatives , august and walter lindt , continued their involvement in the bern location and eventually retired from the company in 1905 .\nrodolphe died in 1909 , and today the company which bears his name , lindt & sprungli ag , still develops recipes using his secret conching process .\nrodolphe lindt set about to fix things . lindt was pharmacist , like his father and brother . but he apprenticed with a chocolate maker and at age twenty - four decided to set up his own chocolate shop and do some experimenting .\nlindt was renowned for the smoothness of its chocolate , the result of rodolphe ' s invention of the conche , a piece of machinery which tumbled and mixed liquid chocolate . spr\u00fcngli was quick to acquire lindt and the secrets of its manufacturing process .\nthroughout its nearly 170 - year history , lindt has been a leader and pioneer in the premium chocolate industry . rodolphe lindt created the first melting chocolate in 1879 , essentially inventing chocolate as we know it today through the invention of the conche . with the know - how and passion of the lindt master chocolatiers , lindt & spr\u00fcngli carries on this legacy today , using state - of - the - art and proprietary technology .\nhowever it was the lindt family which had the first big row . rodolphe , august and walter lindt retired from the business in 1905 . they had agreed not to re - enter the chocolate business . but august and walter broke the agreement and set up a factory , a & w lindt . a costly legal wrangle followed , resulting in the closure of the upstart business in 1928 .\nit was the spring of 1898 . almost twenty years after the invention of the chocolat fondant . in olten , half way to zurich : that was where rodolphe lindt met this man who was famous for his own chocolate , but much more so for his entrepreneurial spirit . this man knew : rodolphe lindt would have to be able to continue to tinker and , which was just as important , have a say in what happened to his chocolat fondant .\nthe movie\nchocolat\ninspired the ma\u00eetre chocolatiers at lindt to create this superb hot chocolate .\nat the same time , everyone was trying to uncover his secret , but fortunately they were unsuccessful . and so the offers came . the secret recipe was worth an audacious three million marks to a german company . but hand it over ? rodolphe lindt rejected the offer .\nborn in 1855 , the son of a pharmacist , rodolphe became one of the 19th century\u2019s most popular chocolate makers , founding a chocolate factory in bern , switzerland in 1879 .\nbut in 1905 , lindt shocked many with his decision . he decided to sell his company to rudolf sprungli , a chocolate maker from zurich , germany . for 1 . 5 million swiss francs , lindt turned over the rights for his products and his recipe to sprungli . and ever since , the lindt & sprungli continued to produce good quality chocolate .\nmany sought his secret . in 1899 , a crazed for the formula of lindt begun when the german magazine , gordian , published an article titled \u201cwhy does this chocolate taste different from others ? \u201d letter for guesses on lindt\u2019s recipe flooded the publisher .\nthe lindt usa facility produces chocolate , from bean to finished product , for the united states , canada , mexico , various european markets , and australia allowing lindt to meet the rising consumer demands for premium chocolate on both a national and global level .\nit was 1879 . rodolphe lindt , the son of a bernese pharmacist , wanted to make chocolate . do you know what chocolate was like at the time ? it was hard : hard to process and hard to eat . you actually had to chew it . soft ? enjoyable ? a joy for the senses ? a pipe - dream . it did not become reality until one pivotal evening . . . but stop ! things didn ' t go that fast . rodolphe lindt was a confectioner , epicurean and bon vivant who wanted to create a chocolate that was not hard and pleasing to the pallet . he bought an old factory hall with antiquated machines . bernese society was surprised but this did not discourage rodolphe . he conducted some experiments , but nothing worked . on the contrary : a white layer formed on the chocolate mass . bernese society poured scorn on him .\nlindt & spr\u00fcngli is known for its chocolate products , like the iconic gold bunny , various chocolate bars , and lindor truffles .\nwhen rodolphe lindt revealed the secret to spr\u00fcngli junior and senior , they were both highly amazed \u2013 and sworn to secrecy . the secret was placed in a safe , where it remains today . and very soon , chocolat fondant was produced in a modern factory in kilchberg near zurich . for unauthorised persons , it was\nno entry\n.\nfor almost 150 years , chocolate manufacturers in switzerland and the rest of the world have been trying to discover the secret behind the family recipe . nobody has quite managed to do so up until now . the melt - in - the - mouth chocolate from rodolphe lindt has remained a symbol not only for world - renowned swiss chocolate but also for the innovativeness and inventive spirit of successful entrepreneurs from this small country in the heart of europe : the country of lindt chocolate .\nhis new \u201cmelting chocolate\u201d was such a success , and rodolphe was unable to keep up with increasing demand so he sold his company and the secret of the conching process to zurich chocolate entrepreneur rudolf sprungli in 1899 .\nrodolphe lindt was successful with his chocolat fondant \u2013 and gained the recognition of noble bernese society . they all ordered his chocolat fondant . and kept on ordering more . but they waited . patiently at the beginning . then irritated later . and ultimately furious . his old factory , down by the aare , was much too small ; it creaked and groaned .\nlindt & spr\u00fcngli had initially set up only one successful overseas manufacturing plant , in england . however , the end of the second world war and the lifting of restrictions on supply soon led to lindt chocolate being made under licence in france , germany and italy . in 1972 , lindt & spr\u00fcngli took full control of its overseas operations . it now claims to be the world ' s largest manufacturer of premium chocolate .\nlindt celebrated its 150th anniversary in 1995 in style . it sent a box of chocolates to every swiss household - all 2m of them .\nwhen rodolphe lindt entered his factory on the following monday morning , he was initially shocked . but what he found in the stirring tank was anything but hard , burnt chocolate mass . it shone ; it smelt wonderful . and when he tasted some of it , he was the first person ever to experience how chocolate melts in the mouth . he was in seventh heaven .\nin the mid - 1890s , his small factory was ready for demolition ; modernisation was vital . and there was the pressing question of how to reduce the pile of orders . rodolphe lindt ' s forehead started to show the first signs of worry . and they were precisely the things that caused him to meet a man who had travelled especially from zurich to meet him .\njohann was ambitious and not only brought in modern equipment but moved the factory to an even larger site beside lake zurich at kilchberg . to finance the expansion he turned the business into a public company , chocolat springli ag , in 1899 and at the same time took up an option to buy berne - based rodolphe lindt , the best known chocolate maker of the day .\nat that time , chocolate was a very different product from today \u2014 generally gritty and often bitter . rodolphe started experimenting with how to mix product ingredients and is said to have used old machines he bought from a bankrupt spice mill .\nlindt is actively engaged politically , economically and socially in new hampshire , participating in the community to make the state a better place to live and work .\nin the 19th century , the tiny land lock country of switzerland became the center of development for chocolate production . the advent of industrialization led to the commercialization and improvements to the production of once luxurious products and turning to a product that the masses could enjoy . names like jean tobler and daniel peter were pioneers to the rise of chocolate . and among the most ingenious and successful of this chocolatiers was rodolphe lindt .\nganterbein , who had previously been married to another swiss businessman , had been accused of influencing the appointment of lindt executives and being behind the departure of rudolph ' s son .\nafter creating the machine , the next task for lindt was to look for the perfect chocolate recipe for his company . this search , however , would end in an accident , not of a tragic kind . one weekend lindt worked with his machine to make his chocolate recipe . for unknown reasons , he left the factory without turning his conche machine off . for three days , the machine continued to roll . upon the return of lindt he discovered that the chocolate in the conche was smooth and easy to mold . he dubbed his product chocolat fondant .\nevery one has their favorite brownie recipe and this is one of lindt\u2019s ma\u00eetres chocolatiers . the success of a brownie depends not only on the ingredients , but also on not overbaking it .\nrodolphe lindt was a hard working son of a pharmacist . born in 1855 in berne , switzerland , his relation with chocolate begun when he became an apprentice to a confectioner . during his apprenticeship , he learned the art of chocolate making that was becoming popular in switzerland . after finishing his apprenticeship , during the 1870\u2019s he decided to establish his own chocolate factory in berne . he build his dream chocolate factory from trash . he bought two factory buildings that were damaged by fire . and his roasting machinery for his cacao beans was second hand , bought from a bankrupt company . nevertheless , with hard work and perseverance , and with some help from his brother august lindt , his factory began production by late 1870\u2019s .\nlindt tried what he could \u2014 different ingredients , different mixing processes , including additional cocoa butter - - but nothing seemed to work . until , as legend has it , an employee failed to turn off a special mixing machine on a friday night . lindt returned monday morning , dismayed to find the mixer still running . but the chocolate he discovered had an amazing consistency and aroma . it was delicious .\non hearing of the marriage , lindt ' s managing director ulrich geissmann resigned , leaving the group without an operational boss for the fourth time in six years . the row ended two years later when rudolph retired , aged 75 .\nlindt & spr\u00fcngli ( south africa ) ( pty ) ltd . 18th floor | portside | 4 bree street | cape town 8001 | republic of south africa . p . o . box 576 | green point 8051 | republic of south africa\nprocesses , including the lindt & sprungli chocolate process in 1972 . described as the most significant improvement to chocolate manufacturing since the invention of the conche , the lscp is said to ensure the quality of chocolate while requiring less energy and space than dozens of conches .\nwhile lindt ' s chocolate may claim to be the smoothest in the world , the company has had its rough patches , having to contend with two domestic disputes - one in the 19th century , the other in the 20th century - which have affected it profoundly .\nlindt was more of an artisan than a businessman , but it doesn\u2019t mean he was generous with his techniques . chocolat fondant became an instant hit . from rich and middle class swiss , they looked for lindt\u2019s product . they loved its silky texture and its sweeter taste . the melting of the chocolate mesmerized them . lindt on the other never expanded his business . he did not built a larger factory or even established a distribution chain throughout switzerland . it turned out , he made chocolate for passion . although not looking for a huge chocolate empire , he kept his conche machine and chocolat fondant recipe a secret . he defended his secret as if it was a city of gold . he kept the machines in another building . its keys were only in the hands of the few . authorized personals were also minimal .\nin 1847 , british chocolate company j . s . fry & sons created the first solid edible chocolate bar from cocoa butter , cocoa powder and sugar . rodolphe lindt\u2019s 1879 invention of the conching machine , which produced chocolate with a velvety texture and superior taste , and other advances allowed for the mass production of smooth , creamy milk chocolate on factory assembly lines . you don\u2019t need to have a sweet tooth to recognize the familiar names of the family - owned companies such as cadbury , mars and hershey that ushered in a chocolate boom in the late 1800s and early 1900s that has yet to abate . today , the average american consumes 12 lbs . of chocolate each year , and more than $ 75 billion worldwide is spent on chocolate annually .\nlindt looked for solutions . he asked the aide of his pharmacist brother , august for help . with research and observation they found out that the whitish coat was caused by too much water . they also found out that cocoa butter was the solution to make the chocolate smoother in the mouth .\nlindt usa first opened its doors 25 years ago in 1989 and continues to expand in stratham , new hampshire . the company employs nearly 2 , 000 people at peak demand during the year at the company\u2019s production facility , and continues to be one of the largest employers on the new hampshire seacoast .\nso he suggested to lindt that he buy the brand off him . and this brilliant secret of the conching as well . for a good price , obviously , and with a say in what happened , of course , and without obligations . and yes , also the employees of lindtsche berner fabrik \u2013 they would all be taken over .\nit was his brother auguste , a pharmacist like his father , who analysed the white coating which turned out to be harmless : crystallised fat . the testing continued well into the night . more cocoa beans ? cooking the cocoa butter ? nobody had done this up to then ! he worked on the recipe , thought about it , experimented . but no matter what he did , he was no closer to achieving his goal .\nchocolat fin\n? you must be joking ! then came that friday evening . rodolphe lindt , jeered as one of the\njeunesse dor\u00e9e\n, left the factory without having finished his work \u2013 and more importantly , without having switched off the machines . did he forget to do so because he was in such a hurry ? or was it intentional ? did he have a hunch or was it a small act of defiance ? we don ' t know . but the machine continued to run : for a whole weekend .\nbut all that didn ' t bother him : he enjoyed his life , hunting , at vernissages , in parlours . sold the chocolat fondant to the noble daughters at boarding schools in neuenburg and berne . he only went to the factory when he felt like it . and he accepted the offer from the confectioner jean tobler to ensure even fuller order books for lindt as a travelling salesman .\nthere is little to suggest that little heidi had also foreseen that she would share her dream villa with another wealthy septuagenarian . for the past two weeks , however , she has done just that . and not just any old man . for the latest love in her life is rudolph robert sprungli , 72 - year - old patriarch of the maker of fine chocolates , lindt & sprungli . more than a successful business , lindt & sprungli is an institution , a bastion of tradition now in its fifth generation of sprunglis . its shares , the second most expensive in switzerland ( after the kuoni travel group ) are few in number , and represent one of the classic inheritance gifts in fine zurich society . a blue - chip investment - the company has never missed a dividend since its first payment as a public company in 1899 - and a repository of dignified swiss values : a revered combination .\nthe result of their research came to a form of a new machine in 1879 . hot rollers were placed in an iron trough in a granite stone . this would serve as the mixer for the cocoa and the extracted cocoa butter . the machine was then power by the nearby river of aare . lindt called his machine conche , coming from the spanish word concha meaning shell . it was because the machine resembled a half shell . and the process though the machine was called conching .\nin the company itself , he directed an independent accountant , kpmg fides , to investigate the allegations that lindt & sprungli had been infiltrated by members of the i am sect . and he instigated another private investigation , into mrs gantenbein ' s past . the kpmg fides report , produced before the board in late july , dismissed all the wilder allegations . it found no evidence of i am infiltration . it did find that alexandra gantenbein exerted ' weight and influence in decisions concerning managerial appointments ' .\nlindt is actively involved in the community including , but not limited to : united way of new hampshire ; donating chocolate to food banks and various programs throughout new england ; donating to pease greeters , a group who welcome men and women in our armed forces at pease international airport either on their way to or from areas of conflict ; donating to feed the children , a non - profit relief organization ; and through donations of used cocoa bean shells byproduct to a public service of new hampshire power plant , which are used to create renewable energy for psnh customers throughout new hampshire .\nthroughout the year , switzerland hosts hundreds of festivals and sporting , cultural and political events . roughly every 25 years , switzerland holds a national exhibition .\nswitzerland is a christian country . around two - thirds of the population are either roman catholic or protestant ( reformed - evangelical ) .\nthanks to its location at the crossroads of three major european cultures ( german , french and italian ) , switzerland has a rich and varied arts and culture scene .\nswitzerland evolved over many centuries from a loose alliance of small self - governing towns and states to a fully - fledged federal state of 26 cantons .\nfederalism and direct democracy reflect the great importance that the swiss political system places on the freedom of choice and self - determination .\nswitzerland has one of the most competitive economies in the world thanks above all to its highly developed service sector .\na cornerstone of the swiss economy , comprising the banking and insurance sectors and contributing to switzerland\u2019s prosperity .\nthe main sources of energy in switzerland are oil , natural gas , nuclear power and hydropower .\nthe agricultural sector is only a very small part of the swiss economy , but it is very important for the tourism industry and the country ' s food security .\nswitzerland is not only one of the world\u2019s most innovative research nations , but also one of the most competitive .\nprimary schoolchildren acquire and develop the basic skills and knowledge needed to further their education .\nswitzerland has three main geographic regions : the alps covering around 60 % of the country ' s total surface area , the swiss plateau ( 30 % ) and the jura ( 10 % ) .\nthe world\u2019s longest railway tunnel \u2013 the gotthard base tunnel \u2013 was officially opened on 1 june 2016 .\nsolar impulse has brought the dream of flying over long distances without the need for fossil fuel a step closer to reality .\nat an altitude of 2 , 883 metres and nestled among the glaciers and imposing peaks of the valais alps , the new monte rosa mountain refuge rises from the icy landscape like a giant sparkling shard of rock crystal .\nfrom the medieval old town of berne to the futuristic city of brasilia , from the tiny convent of m\u00fcstair to the imposing cathedral of chartres , from the fertile terraced vineyards of lavaux to the vast desert of t\u00e9n\u00e9r\u00e9 \u2013 all have one thing in common : they are unesco world heritage sites .\nquality , precision , uniqueness , reliability , tradition , design , innovation \u2026 these are just a few of the words that sum up the swiss watchmaking industry \u2013 an industry which manages to produce timepieces that are diminutive yet highly complex , traditional yet state - of - the art .\nswitzerland is synonymous with mountains . not only do they cover one third of the country\u2019s surface area , but they are also of major historical , geopolitical and economic importance . the mountains , for example , have been the selling point of the swiss tourist industry for more than 100 years .\nhard cheese , soft cheese , cottage cheese , cheese made in mountain chalets , cheese made in valley factories , cheese shaved into rosettes , cheese boxed in red pine , cheese melted in wine to make fondue , hot cheese dribbled over potatoes to make raclette . . .\nthe swiss vet ( vocational education and training ) system enables young people to enter the labour market and ensures that there are enough qualified workers and managers in the future .\nthe main driver of demographic growth in switzerland over the last few decades has been migration .\ndiscover switzerland through more than 20 graphics on the themes of society , the economy , science and the environment .\nnobody has known it up to now \u2013 or almost nobody . one thing is for certain : the stirring for hours , even days and nights is all part of it : the conching process . cocoa butter ? definitely . but how much ? hm . and what else ?\ntoday , smooth . the university of houston presents this series about the machines that make our civilization run , and the people whose ingenuity created them .\nor many people , there\u00eds nothing quite as satisfying as biting into good quality chocolate . the sweetness . the subtle smoothness as it melts on the tongue . but that\u00eds not the way we find it in nature . a lot of processing takes place first . and one of the most important breakthroughs in making chocolate occurred in 1879 in bern , switzerland .\nchocolate\u00eds been around for millennia . central and south american cultures are known to have prepared it in much the same way we now prepare coffee . the bitter drink found its way to europe as the result of the spanish conquests and colonization of the americas . in spain , the drink became popular as sweeteners and flavorings were added . other european countries joined the trend , adding their own special flavor enhancements to the hot beverage . such would remain the state of chocolate consumption for roughly another three centuries .\na woman ( aline masson ) drinking a cup of chocolate , in a canvas by raimundo madrazo . photo credit : wikimedia commons .\nthe early eighteen - hundreds saw serious efforts to develop chocolate in solid form . but one problem in particular stood out : the texture of the finished product . imagine hard , brittle chocolate . or chocolate that required chewing .\ninside the shell of each cocoa bean is the nib , from which cocoa is made . over half of the nib is a natural oil called cocoa butter . chocolate production begins by pressing the nibs to arrive at an oily paste . from there , it\u00eds up to the chocolate maker to decide how he wants to proceed .\nthe actual events leading to the discovery remain a mystery . but the process , known as conching , is a mainstay of modern chocolate production . the constant mixing creates a smoother texture , but it also produces frictional heat which changes the chemical composition of the chocolate . fine chocolates tend to be conched for longer than their less expensive cousins . but short or long , conching\u00eds tailored to bring about desired characteristics in the finished product . it\u00eds as important to making chocolate as the ingredients that go into the mix .\nand why is it called conching ? here again , legend has it that the early machines bore a resemblance to conch shells . but i\u00edll leave that for you to decide . pictures can be found on the engines website .\ngranite roller and granite base of a conche used by hershey in the early 1900s . photo credit : wikimedia commons .\nhershey conche in the early 1900s made by j . m . lehmann in dresden / paris . photo credit : wikimedia commons .\ni\u00edm andy boyd at the university of houston , where we\u00edre interested in the way inventive minds work .\nchocolate . from the wikipedia website : urltoken . accessed july 25 , 2016 .\nconche . from the wikipedia website : urltoken . accessed july 25 , 2016 .\nthe rest is history . today , you would call it a classic win - win situation . after all , each one of them got exactly what he wanted to get from the other one : here the manufacturer and wealthy businessman from zurich ; there the creator of the chocolat fondant and holder of the secret recipe from berne . they had an inkling , but didn ' t yet know for sure : the company was about to embark on an unparalleled success story .\nin order to increase the cocoa farmers ' quality of life . . . .\nduring his chocolate production , he saw problems to it . first , he saw that his hard press dried cocoa cakes caused \u201cwhitish\u201d coating that repel customers . it also had a rough texture in the mouth and also had bitter taste . also , he saw problems in production . he saw that the pressing of dried cocoa into cakes were labor intensive and back breaking .\ngrivetti , l . e . chocolate : history , culture , and heritage . new jersey : wiley , 2009 .\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 ) . ( c ) copyright oxford university press , 2013 . all rights reserved . under the terms of the licence agreement , an individual user may print out a pdf of a single entry from a reference work in or for personal use ( for details see privacy policy and legal notice ) .\nimproved the smoothness and melting quality of swiss chocolate by devising a revolutionary method called \u201cconching , \u201d whereby extra cocoa butter . . .\naccess to the complete content on oxford reference requires a subscription or purchase . public users are able to search the site and view the abstracts and keywords for each book and chapter without a subscription .\nif you have purchased a print title that contains an access token , please see the token for information about how to register your code .\nfor questions on access or troubleshooting , please check our faqs , and if you can ' ' t find the answer there , please contact us .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nlegend has it that he left a mixing machine on overnight and found later that the extended period of mixing had dramatically affected the chocolate .\nexperimenting further , he found grinding the ingredients to introduce mechanical friction and heat imparted a delicate flavor , reduced bitterness and a lower melting point .\nhe subsequently developed a special grinding machine with a long , shell - like , bath - shaped tank , which resembled a conch shell , and his new \u201cconche\u201d machine changed the face of the chocolate business forever .\nthe trouble with family companies is that the owners tend to behave just like - families . they have rows and disagreements , divorces and inappropriate marriages .\nthe spr\u00fcnglis built up a thriving chocolate business during the second half of the 19th century . they started with a small confectionery shop in zurich , then set up a factory at horgen , at the top end of lake zurich .\nas chocolate became more fashionable , the spr\u00fcnglis opened a bigger shop and moved the factory to zurich . in 1892 the business was split . johann rudolf spr\u00fcngli - schifferli inherited the factory while his younger brother took over the shops .\nduring the mid - 1990s , the company was rocked by one of those rows which could only occur in a family business . rudolph spr\u00fcngli , the septuagenarian chairman , divorced his wife of 45 years , and four months later announced he had married alexandra gantenbein , a 44 - year - old widow who was a member of an american religious sect .\nthe new chairman and chief executive ernst tanner came from outside the family but he is determined to fight off would be predators .\nthe way to stay independent , he told shareholders , was to report record sales and profits . only the products are for swallowing - not the company .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nchocolate may be the \u201cfood of the gods , \u201d but for most of its 4 , 000 - year history , it was actually consumed as a bitter beverage rather than as a sweet edible treat . anthropologists have found evidence that chocolate was produced by pre - olmec cultures living in present - day mexico as early as 1900 b . c . the ancient mesoamericans who first cultivated cacao plants found in the tropical rainforests of central america fermented , roasted and ground the cacao beans into a paste that they mixed with water , vanilla , honey , chili peppers and other spices to brew a frothy chocolate drink .\nolmec , mayan and aztec civilizations found chocolate to be an invigorating drink , mood enhancer and aphrodisiac , which led them to believe that it possessed mystical and spiritual qualities . the mayans worshipped a god of cacao and reserved chocolate for rulers , warriors , priests and nobles at sacred ceremonies .\nwhen the aztecs began to dominate mesoamerica in the 14th century , they craved cacao beans , which could not be grown in the dry highlands of central mexico that were the heart of their civilization . the aztecs traded with the mayans for cocao beans , which were so coveted that they were used as currency . ( in the 1500s , aztecs could purchase a turkey hen for 100 beans . ) by some accounts , the 16th - century aztec emperor montezuma drank three gallons of chocolate a day to increase his libido .\nin the 1500s , spanish conquistadors such as hern\u00e1n cort\u00e9s who sought gold and silver in mexico returned instead with chocolate . although the spanish sweetened the bitter drink with cane sugar and cinnamon , one thing remained unchanged : chocolate was still a delectable symbol of luxury , wealth and power . chocolate was sipped by royal lips , and only spanish elites could afford the expensive import .\nspain managed to keep chocolate a savory secret for nearly a century , but when the daughter of spanish king philip iii wed french king louis xiii in 1615 , she brought her love of chocolate with her to france . the popularity of chocolate quickly spread to other european courts , and aristocrats consumed it as a magic elixir with salubrious benefits . to slake their growing thirst for chocolate , european powers established colonial plantations in equatorial regions around the world to grow cacao and sugar . when diseases brought by the european explorers depleted the native mesoamerican labor pool , african slaves were imported to work on the plantations and maintain the production of chocolate .\nchocolate remained an aristocratic nectar until dutch chemist coenraad johannes van houten in 1828 invented the cocoa press , which revolutionized chocolate - making . the cocoa press could squeeze the fatty cocoa butter from roasted cacao beans , leaving behind a dry cake that could be pulverized into a fine powder that could be mixed with liquids and other ingredients , poured into molds and solidified into edible , easily digestible chocolate . the innovation by van houten ushered in the modern era of chocolate by enabling it to be used as a confectionary ingredient , and the resulting drop in production costs made chocolate affordable to the masses .\nwe strive for accuracy and fairness . but if you see something that doesn ' t look right ,\nby submitting your information , you agree to receive emails from history and a + e networks . you can opt out at any time .\n\u00a9 2018 , a & e television networks , llc . all rights reserved .\nfanny gantenbein likes to recount how her daughter heidi had a premonition that one day she would live in a grand house . the girl from appenzell - the swiss canton that only recently gave women the vote - claimed at an early age to enjoy a gift for knowing things others could not . her present abode more than fulfils the ambitions of those childhood presentiments . a noble villa on the exclusive forch hillside outside zurich , looking over the splendid greifensee , it is in the style of a spanish mansion , with two turrets and three flags , zurich and swiss , fluttering in the garden . an imposing wall suggests only the select few are welcome .\nacquiring this exquisite residence was a stroke of luck . just 16 months after 38 - year - old alexandra - a name heidi had adopted as more suited to her new aspirations - had married an ailing 77 - year - old industrialist , max burri , he died . there is no evidence that she played a decisive role in drawing up the contract , six days after the marriage in january 1986 , which disinherited the elder burri brother , fritz , and left everything to her . none the less , the reputed sfr4 . 5m ( pounds 1 . 77m ) inheritance enabled the widow burri - gantenbein to fulfil her premonition .\nuntil two weeks ago , that is . for on 31 july , four months after leaving his wife of 45 years , rudolph sprungli secretly married alexandra gantenbein , freelance preacher , occasional member of the weird american sect i am , photographic model , waitress and social climber extraordinary . most recently , she has taken to holding meditative seminars at zurich ' s finest hotels . hers was a fairy - tale success , but one which , to the conservative noses of zurich ' s gilded salons and banking houses , stank to the high heaven with which alexandra gantenbein claimed to be so closely in touch .\nupon learning of the clandestine marriage , the l & s managing director , 50 - year - old ulrich geissmann , 12 months in the job and widely credited with having stopped the drift at the company , stormed out . ' the situation had become impossible for me , ' he said . ' the basis of trust was so badly damaged that i simply could not continue . ' his private remark was blunter : ' the whole thing will blow up like a bomb , ' mr geissmann warned .\nmr sprungli ' s personal public relations adviser , walter senn , obviously thought so too , for he cleared out as well . armed with photographs and reports from mrs gantenbein ' s eventful past , he had sought vainly to cool his boss ' s ardour . a stunned board of directors were helpless spectators . ' this business is horribly tragic , ' moaned board member martin hurlimann , who admitted to toying with resignation , ' because sprungli says nothing to me any more . ' it was all too much for the market . l & s shares plunged 15 per cent in days , the fall only slowed by strong buying by the company ' s house bank , credit suisse , ostensibly on orders from mr sprungli himself . overall , the shares lost 20 per cent since may , when it first became clear the couple ' s relationship was about more than sharing a cosmic energy plane .\nat the end of last week , the shares were boosted somewhat by takeover rumours . there are obvious candidates . nestle and philip morris / jacobs suchard in switzerland , cadbury schweppes , which is looking to improve its continental position , and a stronger contender , hershey foods of the us , which has declared europe as a priority . once this flutter passed , however , the shares continued to sag . analysts who weeks previously had been recommending l & s as a good buy could suddenly no longer see the turnover for the leg - over . ' what does the woman want ? ' asks roger birrer of bank julius baer ' everyone wonders , no one knows . we all feel so powerless . ' a top private banker is less reticent . ' it ' s dangerous . i would not touch it with a bargepole . '\ndangerous - simply because a single - minded septuagenarian falls for a fascinating , attractive woman 28 years his junior ? a more charitable view might have been that the liaison proved the old man has more sprungli in his step than many had imagined , and that this must be good for the company , which has prospered under his autocratic leadership . although underperforming its potential , in the view of analysts ( it has a price / earnings ratio of around nine , instead of the 15 seen in the best food companies worldwide ) , l & s has internationally been highly regarded as a solid , more - than - respectable business . cash - rich , with a strong market position , the company has grown in recent years by purchasing outright its licensees in france and germany . net sales last year amounted to sfr765m , an increase of 9 per cent .\nit did have its problems however , which is why mr geissmann ' s departure is causing such alarm . a former top food manager with the giant swiss retailer migros , he was appointed last year to take firm control of a galleon that had gone gently adrift . too little attention had been paid to costs . the atmosphere was wrong . mr geissmann ' s departure at the beginning of this month left l & s without an operational head for the fourth time in six years . too many senior managers had left or been discarded .\nrudolph sprungli , who had , since the seventies , carefully worked himself into a position where he exercised control with an estimated 40 per cent of the company ' s shares , was debited with increasingly eccentric decisions . it is no coincidence , insiders say , that things got worse from the time alexandra gantenbein appeared on the scene early in 1990 . she impressed the patriarch sufficiently to become his ' special personnel adviser ' . mrs gantenbein ' s influence is rumoured to have played a key role in the stormy break - up between rudolph sprungli and his elder son , 41 - year - old rudolf k , forcing the latter to leave the company last year . not only did it cause deep dismay in the company , it led ineluctably to the elder sprungli ' s divorce in march this year .\nit was this troubled atmosphere that ulrich geissmann entered , under the clear condition that his authority would not be undermined by other influences . he set about restructuring , slimming the product line , reducing costs . analysts were enthused . ' he was doing a fine job , ' says rene weber of vontobel bank , ' which is why his departure was felt to be such a blow . '\nthe marriage had confirmed mr geissman ' s worst fears : that alexandra gantenbein ' s mariage certificate was going to prove more powerful than his managing director ' s contract . this was what the private banker had been referring to when he described events at l & s as ' dangerous ' . as a company so strongly in the grip of one man , it is also particularly exposed to his vagaries . ' it does not take much , in such a case , for total control to become out of control , ' says mr birrer of julius baer .\nalexandra heidi burri - sprungli - gantenbein ' s involvement with a religious sect and her impressive ability to improve her station in life , thanks to elderly male benefactors , gave , in the eyes of many , a rather more sinister shade to what might otherwise have provoked little more than a knowing smile .\n' is she a legacy - hunter ? ' wonders roger birrer , asking the question on everyone ' s lips . the analysts are not just acting nervously , they\nare traumatised . for they fear that tragedy may be about to repeat itself . the movenpick affair is still fresh in their minds .\nit , too , began as a love story . the 52 - year - old ueli prager , owner of the movenpick food and restaurant chain , met 25 - year - old jutta bergus , a secretary at a building society , while he was in hospital with a broken leg . they married , and the youthful wife enjoyed an exhilarating rise up the company ladder to become managing director . the internal ructions were enormous , as senior staff fled the falling masonry . eventually the marriage collapsed . but by then , so too , had mr prager ' s grip on movenpick . in february of this year , he sold out ignominiously to the munich - based entrepreneur august von finck .\nwhenever the analysts say gantenbein , their nervous lips suggest movenpick . ' some similarities are already there , ' says rene weber . ' the old man takes a much younger wife ; her influence grows in the company ; the managing director leaves . ' it would be the next theoretical step that the market cannot bear to think about : alexandra sprungli - gantenbein becoming managing director of l & s . ' that would be a disaster , ' says roger birrer . ' it would not be tolerated . '\nit was in an effort to staunch such speculation that rudolph sprungli went to the unusual length , nine days after the wedding , of issuing a public statement . it said that ' there never was and is today no discussion about giving my wife , alexandra sprungli - gantenbein , operational responsibilities in the firm . ' he dismissed the rich panoply of revelations and speculation about his wife ' s past as ' calumny ' .\nsince the wedding , alexandra sprungli - gantenbein has not ventured from her gilded fortress , complete with bronzed american bodyguard . her husband , by contrast , shows every sign of being on top of the world , driven to work each day with a broad smile on his face . after all , he has done what he likes doing best - getting his own way . this is the man who , when the local rotary club failed to elect him president , started a rival branch on the other shore of the lake . rudolph sprungli did not need to be bewitched in order to ride roughshod over the wishes and opinions of others .\nit was in such a defiant mood in may this year that , two months after separating from his 68 - year - old wife , elisabeth sprungli - halter , mr sprungli announced to a stunned zurich society that he was to wed alexandra gantenbein . the couple then left for a pre - nuptial honeymoon in the us . the horrified board of directors sought to use this respite to prepare its defences . upon returning to zurich , mr sprungli was somewhat surprised to find his pr adviser urging him to stay on the plane , while his bride - to - be was whisked away in a limousine . then , in the vip lounge , walter senn went through everything he had collected on mrs gantenbein ' s past .\nthe patriarch was moved . he faxed his bride - to - be , announcing that the wedding was off . alexandra gantenbein no longer held her post as ' special personnel adviser ' . but if the visibly relieved management of l & s thought that the old man ' s new obsession could be so easily exorcised , they were badly mistaken . rudolph sprungli withdrew in on himself , not turning up to rotary club meetings , avoiding close friends . he hired a new driver , who had nothing to do with the company , so keeping his movements to himself . for his contacts with alexandra gantenbein had not been broken off .\nnone the less , the relief all round was palpable . not only had the marriage been averted , the distinguished company had escaped any cult influence . the rejoicing was short - lived . for rudolph sprungli felt vindicated . two days after the board had approved the kpmg fides report , without informing anyone in the company , mr sprungli revived his original plan and married mrs gantenbein at the civil register office . two anonymous witnesses were present .\nrarely can such a modest nuptial have caused such commotion in zurich . the better society , resorting to the most potent insult it could think of , accused the sprunglis of behaving like the british royal family .\nfor the curious , there is still a chance to sign up for alexandra sprungli - gantenbein ' s preaching sessions , which begin again in the autumn . there , if past form is any guide , participants will be treated to discourses on the correct consistency and proper aroma of human excreta , along with various teachings from the philosophy of the i am sect . founded in the thirties in the us by guy ballard , a mining engineer , it believes in reincarnation .\ncult members claim to have secret powers drawn from a field of pure energy , known as the ' beloved mighty i am presence ' , which hovers above their heads . at its peak in the late thirties , the cult was reckoned to have between a million and three million members , but it dwindled after the death of mr ballard ( who was supposed to be immortal ) in 1939 , which was closely followed by an indictment of other leaders for fraud . nevertheless it still has some life , and there are believed to be about 200 members in switzerland alone .\nthe rather more down - to - earth analysts , meanwhile , are looking for less ethereal signs that all is not lost at l & s . the first and most important move will be the appointment of a new managing director . only the brave are likely to be tempted to take on the challenge . for the new man may be dealing not merely with a company at odds with itself , but possibly with cosmic beings as well . . . -\nall candyusa passwords have been reset as of 6 / 28 / 2018 . to create a new password , use the retrieve password function . if you have any questions , please contact us .\nsorry , we just need to make sure you ' re not a robot . for best results , please make sure your browser is accepting cookies ."]}
{"id": 54954, "summary": [{"text": "konica ( \u30b3\u30cb\u30ab konika ) was a japanese manufacturer of , among other products , film , film cameras , camera accessories , photographic and photo-processing equipment , photocopiers , fax machines and laser printers .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "the company merged with japanese peer minolta in 2003 , with the new company named konica minolta . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "konica", "paragraphs": ["konica i ( 50mm f / 3 . 5 ) , konica i ( 50mm f / 2 . 8 ) , konica iib , konica iia , konica iii mxl , konica iiia at konika / minoruta no ayumi\ni ' m confused , because minolta has minolta konica lines , and konica has their own lineup ( konica hexanon ? ) .\ntop , konica hexar rf and konica m - hexanon 50mm f / 2 . enlarge .\nbottom , konica hexar rf and konica m - hexanon 50mm f / 2 . enlarge .\nkonica minolta hexanon ar 40mm f / 1 . 8 ar lens for konica minty caps included\nminty konica hexanon ar 135mm f / 3 . 5 lens w / konica caps & case\nthe mount is also called konica\nf - mount\nor konica\nearly mount\n.\nthe konica ar system - giant website dedicated to the konica ar system and many other konica cameras , with lots of technical and historical information .\ni use konica hexanon lens on sony a7 - ii with lm - ea7 autofocus adapter konica hexanon ar 24mm f2 . 8 konica hexanon ar 35mm f2 konica hexanon ar 40mm f1 . 8 konica hexanon ar 50mm f1 . 4 konica hexanon ar 55mm f3 . 5 macro konica hexanon ar 57mm f1 . 4 konica hexanon ar 85mm f1 . 8 konica hexanon ar 135mm f2 . 5 konica hexanon ar varifocal 35 - 100mm f2 . 8 konica hexanon ar 70 - 150mm f4 konica hexanon ar uc 80 - 200mm f4 i wanna get 21mm f2 . 8 and uc 15mm fisheye soon\nabout konica minolta corporate information at a glance message from the president company overview business units sustainability investor relations research and development konica minolta group u . s . a . konica minolta business solutions u . s . a . konica minolta healthcare americas konica minolta sensing americas konica minolta group worldwide global network\nfigures are for the konica iiil . source : it\u014d ,\nkonica iii\n, p . 63 .\nthe konica ( or konica i ) and its successors the konica ii , and konica iii are fixed - lens , leaf - shutter rangefinder 35mm ( 24\u00d736mm ) cameras that konishiroku made from 1947 until 1959 or 1960 .\nfigures are for the original konica ii . source : it\u014d ,\nkonica ii\n, p . 114 .\nkonica hexar - 0027356 - konica hexar lens 35 mm f2 . 0 - tiffen lens 46 mm uv protection .\nkonica f owners manual can be seen online here at the konica collector website of urs brunner , in switzerland .\nkonica f owners manual can be seen online here at the konica collector website of urs brunner , in switzerland .\nvintage konica lens lot : konica hexanon ar 40mm f1 . 8 + pro 28mm 1 : 2 . 8 lnes\nthe konica models dealt with here were followed by the konica s , and its successors : very much 1960s designs .\nyoshikawa hayao ( \u5409\u5ddd\u901f\u7537 ) . watakushi no konica to gent\u014d ( \u79c1\u306e\u30b3\u30cb\u30ab\u3068\u5e7b\u71c8 , my konica and slides ) . 1948 .\ni use these on an autoreflex t4 and a sony a3000 konica macro lens adapter ar konica hexanon teleconverter ar 2x konica hexanon ar 50mm f1 . 8 konica hexanon ar 50mm f1 . 4 konica hexanon 57mm f1 . 4 konica macro - hexanon ar 55mm f3 . 5 konica hexanon ar 57mm f1 . 2 konica hexanon ar 85mm f1 . 8 < del > konica hexanon ar 135mm f3 . 5 < / del > i sold the 135 / 3 , 5 as i replaced it with a vs1 135 / 2 . 3 urltoken\nkonica minolta and ambry genetics announce the signing of a definitive agreement for a subsidiary of konica minolta to acquire ambry . with this , konica minolta enters the new business field of precision medicine .\ncompany profile of konica minolta electronics co . , ltd . and company profile of konica minolta opto products co . , ltd .\nthe japanese historical camera . 2nd ed . tokyo : jcii camera museum , 2004 . p . 83 ( konica iia ) , p . 84 ( konica iii ) , p . 93 ( konica iiia ) , p . 97 ( konica iiim ) .\nestablished a holding company konica minolta holdings , inc . , by integrating the management of konica corporation and minolta co . , ltd .\nthe konica iii ( from 1956 ) is a considerable advance from the konica ii : the shutter is cocked by the film advance .\nherz , nat . konica pocket handbook . new york : verlan books (\na universal photo book\n) , 1960 . a detailed guide to the konica iiia and iiim , as well as the konica s and 35mm photography in general . ( the copy examined also has a separately paginated section , the konica fs and konica f : a guide to better single - lens reflex photography , covering the konica fs and konica f , bound within the same covers . )\na holding company , konica minolta holdings , inc . is established by integrating the management of konica corporation and minolta co . , ltd .\na holding company , konica minolta holdings , inc . is established by integrating the management of konica corporation and minolta co . , ltd .\nthe konica ar 40 f1 . 8 was a standard lens shipped with some konica slrs starting in 1979 and produced throughout the early 80s .\nsome konica slrs used the konica f - mount and some used the konica ar - mount . some minolta slrs used the minolta sr - mount and some used the konica / minolta / sony a - mount . i ' m not aware of konica - branded - only lenses using any of the minolta mounts . and the two konica mounts use shorter flange distances than the two minolta mounts so they wouldn ' t adapt well either .\nan adapter was available to allow the early mount konica lenses ( officially konica bayonet mount , to fit the konica f , fs , fp and fm ) to be used on these cameras too , albeit with somewhat limited functionality .\nthe company as a whole changed its name to konica corporation only in 1987 , although its us branch did so earlier . konica merged with minolta in 2003 and became konica minolta , which would stop the production of cameras in 2006 .\n\u00a92017 konica minolta business solutions , u . s . a . , inc .\n4x konica films . four konica films in unopened factory sealed boxes , expiry 1994 , see photos for technical details . ( last lot ) . i can .\nfigures are for the konica i with f / 3 . 5 lens , silver plate . source : it\u014d ,\nkonica i\n, p . 59 .\nkonica was the oldest japanese photographic company until it stopped camera manufacturing in 2006 .\nfor a listing of photographic film , paper and chemical products see konica film .\n[ very rare ] konica c35 35mm rangefinder camera hexanon 38mm f1 . 8 lens\ni have a konica autoreflex tc , which came with tokina and vivitar zoom lenses , in konica ar mount . both of these lenses work fine with the camera\nin 2002 , they merged with minolta and became the konica - minolta corporation .\nkonica hexanon ar 135mm f2 . 5 ( 62mm ) with uv filter and case\nkonica hexanon ar 52mm f1 . 8 manual focus lens - sharp & high contrast\nhosaka takao , mizoguchi shuri , nakanishi hiromi , yogata kozue and kogo shoji , \u2018the development of the torikkiri konica mini goody and torikkiri konica mini goody super single - use cameras . \u2019 konica tech report 14 , pp . 17 - 20 , 2001\n\u00a92017 - 2018 konica minolta business solutions u . s . a . , inc .\nkonica and minolta are merged to leverage the leadership technologies and innovations of both companies .\nkonica big mini bm - 302 35 mm f 3 . 5 35 mm film camera\nkonica iiia iii a rangefinder camera hexanon 50mm f1 . 8 with original box & paper\nsimplified sequence : semi pearl , konica ( i ) , pearl ( i ) , konica ii , pearl ii , pearl iii , konica iii , konica iiia , pearl iv , konica iiim . other konishiroku cameras of the period were limited to the snappy subminiature and the koniflex tlr . ( konishiroku was also making lenses for leica - mount cameras , notably the honor . ) the slr cameras would start a little later .\nkonica rangefinder auto s3 38mm f / 1 . 8 hexanon [ excellent ] film camera\nkonica i standard 35mm film rangefinder camera w / hexar 50mm f3 . 5 prime lens\ncla konica auto s2 hexanon schottky diode installed for use of 1 . 5 volt battery\nthis konica hexar rf is leica - mount , manual focus rangefinder camera . it uses all leica lenses , as well as leica - mount lenses from konica and others .\nkonica autoreflex t3 35mm film camera with 50mm hexanon ar f1 . 7 lens & cover\nkonica ar adapters with infinity focus are available for mini 4 / 3 mount cameras .\nkonica hexanon ar 35 - 70mm 3 . 5 - 4 . 5 macro zoom lens\nmint konica hexanon ar 40mm f / 1 . 8 pancake prime 35mm manual film lens\nsince july 2005 , sony corporation ( sony ) and konica minolta photo imaging , inc . ( konica minolta pi ) have been working on the joint development of digital single lens reflex ( slr ) cameras . sony , konica minolta holdings , inc . and konica minolta pi are pleased to announce that they have decided to transfer a certain portion of konica minolta pi \u2019s assets related to digital slr cameras to sony , and at the same time , that konica minolta pi will consign its customer service operation for konica minolta cameras and related products * to sony . agreement to this effect was reached today .\n85mm f / 1 . 8 konica hexanon ar lens , serial number 7219141 , with clip - on , konica front lens cap , plastic , konica rear lens cap , separate , screw - on lens shade ( marked \u201c52mm f1 . 8 57mm f1 . 4 85mm f1 . 8\u201d ) and konica , hard , leather case , with strap , case marked \u201ckonica 85 , \u201d including the original , matching - serial - number box .\nboehringer ingelheim reduces printer numbers and improves document security with print management solution from konica minolta .\nmr sticker opens up new revenue streams with world - first konica minolta c71cf label printer .\nthe group management system is reorganized and the company name changed to konica minolta , inc .\nkonica minolta is awarded first place for environmental activities in the 18th nikkei environmental management survey .\nalan myers konica pages at hometown aol are no longer active as of december , 2008 . alan myers now has konica and other camera info on flickr . ( april 2013 update )\nkonica vx super 200 35mm - 36 shots . 1 roll of unopened unused expired 2006 .\n8 rolls of konica infrared 750nm b & w negative 120 print film . expired 1995 .\nkonica macro - hexanon ar 55mm f 3 . 5 by john gateley ( image rights )\nkonica c35 ef black 35mm hexanon 38mm lens f2 . 8 camera from japan - original case\nit ' s probably cheaper to buy a konica camera that what the adapter would cost .\nvery good glass is free of fungus , haze and scratches . comes with vintage konica cap\nhow does everyone find the iq from their konica ar zoom lenses ? i have never owned a konica zoom but i recently found a tokina dmc 35 - 105mm zoom with a konica ar mount . it has an excellent build quality and the images are very sharp . however , the contrast is not quite up to what all my konica prime lenses give me .\nherz , nat . the konica fs and konica f : a guide to better single - lens reflex photography . bound together with konica pocket handbook . new york : verlan books (\na universal photo book\n) , 1960 . a detailed 64 - page guide to the konica fs with a little that ' s specific to the f ; the main part of the book deals with the konica iiia and iiim and konica s , as well as photography in general . it is not clear whether all copies of the handbook have this supplement .\nkonica minolta daughter charterhouse acquires indicia , a leading customer engagement company . the acquisition is part of charterhouse\u2019s continued strategy to strengthen their range of offers in marketing services . with charterhouse being part of konica minolta business solutions europe , the acquisition contributes to konica minolta\u2019s strategy towards a full - service business solutions provider by adding expertise to konica minolta\u2019s field of marketing management services .\nidc marketscape names konica minolta a major player in work\u00acflow services hardcopy in the western european market .\nkonica minolta business solutions europe gmbh acquires charterhouse pm limited , a leading european marketing services production company . the envisaged acquisition is part of konica minolta\u2019s future strategy to invest in print management services .\nkonica off road or genba kantoku or kenba kantoku ( e . g . ms - 40 )\nthis group is dedicated to konica film photography . as konica film production was ceased back in 2006 this is more like a tribute along with shooting the old stocks remaining all around the world .\nthe company as a whole changed its name to konica corporation only in 1987 , [ 14 ] although its us branch did so earlier ( in 1984 ) . [ 15 ] konica merged with minolta in 2003 and became konica minolta , which would stop the production of cameras in 2006 .\nthis konica auto s3 has been thoroughly tested and is verified to be in full working condition .\nherz has no comment on this . however , several konica f owners have made the observation .\nfrom april 1 2006 , konica minolta pi will consign the customer service operations for konica minolta cameras and related products * to sony , and sony will implement service operations from that date onward .\nkonica is not an a mount ; when they bought minolta , they kept the a mount .\nkonica hexanon ar 35mm f 2 . 8 prime wide angle lens film camera case , box scarce\nkonica ar mount is used for their autoreflex slrs . it is not compatible with anything minolta . usually marked\nk / ar\n( 3rd party ) or\nkonica ar\nas i recall\nthe first konica brand camera was the konica i which came out in 1948 . it was a coupled - rangefinder 35mm camera with a 50mm f / 3 . 5 non - interchangeable - lens .\nkonica minolta announces collaboration with mgi digital graphics technology to bring new 3d tactile varnish technology to market .\nkonica minolta is the first company worldwide to get a blue angel mark in the field of copying .\nthe pharmacist rokusaburo sugiura begins selling photographic materials at his store in tokyo - the birth of konica .\ndas verfalldatum ist 11 / 2001 . sie bringen bestimmt auch einen tollen oldschool - effekt . 10 konica centuria 100 35mm color negative films with 12 exposures each . konica doesn ' t produce films anymore .\nsomething of the order of a hundred thousand konica ( i ) cameras were sold . [ 14 ]\nusing the konica hx - 18w flash , you ' ll get a ready led in the finder .\nby itself , the konica hexar rf works great . it ' s easy , fast and fun .\nherz , p . 38 . these are copied from page 2 of the konica f instruction manual .\n* konica minolta , konica and minolta brand film cameras , digital still cameras , lenses , accessories etc . * * an original lens mount system to connect camera body and lens adopted in konica minolta maxxum / dynax series slr cameras * * * excludes production of digital slr cameras and interchangeable lenses for sony\nthe auto - reflex and autoreflex is a series of 35mm slr cameras made by konica from 1965 .\nkonica hexanon ar 50mm f1 . 7 lens made in japan feel free and message me with any questions\nkonica minolta and pioneer corporation enter into an agreement to found a joint venture , konica minolta pioneer oled , inc . , to accelerate the launch of the oled lighting business with the focus on automotive lighting .\n| image = | image _ align = right | image _ text = konica i rangefinder image by s\u00fcleyman demir } } konica was the oldest japanese camera company until it stopped its camera activity in 2006 .\ni saw a listing on craiglist recently that had two lenses - one vivitar 28mm f2 . 8 and the other one konica hexanon 135 f3 . 5 . . both konica mounts claims the listing . . .\nself - help product support | konica minolta business solutions , u . s . a . , inc .\nsee konica sf . this prototype 4 . 5x6 format camera and its lenses were never put into production .\nthe camera bodies are good \u2013 but the main reason to decide for a konica slr are the lenses .\nkonica black & white iso 400 27 exp . camera with flash & 2 - 24 exp . rolls expired\nkonica a4 big mini film camera 35mm f / 3 . 5 macro af auto date w / case excellent\nkonica c35v rangefinder camera w / hexanon 38mm f / 2 . 8 lens , case & manual c35 v\nat photokina in september , 2000 , konica announced a millenium edition , which was 2 , 001 units in titanium with a konica 50mm f / 1 . 2 lens . the numbers matehecd on camera and lens .\n\u25bckonica f with konishiroku hexanon 35 / 2 , 52 / 1 . 4 , 85 / 1 . 8\nin august 1960 , konishiroku bought all the shares of taisei k\u014dki , a minor camera maker in itabashi , tokyo . [ 14 ] this moved to tsuru , in the prefecture of yamanashi , in 1968 , and became k . k . yamanashi konica ( \u3231\u5c71\u68a8\u30b3\u30cb\u30ab ) in 1972 , then k . k . konica denshi ( \u3231\u30b3\u30cb\u30ab\u96fb\u5b50 , konica electronics ) in 1983 , and is today konica minolta electronics co . , ltd . [ 14 ]\nin august 1960 , konishiroku bought all the shares of taisei k\u014dki , a minor camera maker in itabashi , tokyo . [ 13 ] this moved to tsuru , in the prefecture of yamanashi , in 1968 , and became k . k . yamanashi konica ( \u3231\u5c71\u68a8\u30b3\u30cb\u30ab ) in 1972 , then k . k . konica denshi ( \u3231\u30b3\u30cb\u30ab\u96fb\u5b50 , konica electronics ) in 1983 , and is today konica minolta electronics co . , ltd . [ 13 ]\nkonica minolta supplies manufacturing co . , ltd . is established as a joint venture for the production of polymerized toner\nkonica minolta inc . launches step forward , an initiative to inspire women in professional excellence at all career levels .\nfind out how konica minolta has been contributing to everyday life with ground breaking innovations that give shape to ideas .\nreports in shashin k\u014dgy\u014d on the konica ii : may 1952 , may 1953 , november 1953 , april 1955 .\nunlike the original konica hexar , which was completely new and entirely different from this or any other camera , this konica hexar rf is merely a less - expensive copy - and - paste from a few other existing cameras .\nnote : hertz ' precautions are a word for word extraction from page 2 of the konica f instruction manual .\nkonica hexanon 135mm f / 2 . 8 lens ( f mount ) image by alan myers ( image rights )\nkonica : hard to find lenses and accessories , discontinued mid 1980 ' s , but first rate lens reputation .\nno marks or haze / fungus on the glass . solid macro lens . includes konica front and rear caps .\nkonica hexanon 55mm f / 3 . 5 macro lens w / adapter ar & case - - ex + +\nthe op that the konica ar lenses are underrated and look forward to seeing how they perform on the a7r .\nkonica minolta business solutions europe gmbh and konica minolta business solutions deutschland gmbh integrate develop gmbh . the company will generate business for the brand develop and engage in a new era of growth with two brands that perfectly complement customers\u2019 needs .\nrokusaburo sugiura konica starts business as rokusaburo sugiura begins selling photographic and lithographic materials at konishiya rokubeiten in kojimachi , tokyo .\nintroducing its first full - digital label press system , bizhub press c71cf , konica minolta enters the industrial printing segment .\nyoshida kojiro , kuzuhara takeshi , masuda takuro , yogata kozue , and kogo shoji , \u2018the development of the torikkiri konica mini wai wai wide single - use camera . \u2019 konica tech report 16 , pp . 31 - 34 , 2003\nurs brunner ' s konica collector website , includes online insturction manuals , advertisements , images of many models and more .\nx10 konica dx color sr - v200 110 / 24 - exp 1988 - lomo film - not fuji kodak etc .\nkonica color rs - v200 110 / 24 film for lomo photography . you are buying ten [ 10 ] films .\nkonica big mini af 35 - 70mm zoom - camera bm - 510z excellent - tested ! includes case and strap .\nkonica hexar af 120th anniversary version 35mm with flash and bags . works perfectly and in excellent condition , see pictures .\nkonica hexar rf leica - m mount ( 1999 - 2003 ) \u00a9 2010 kenrockwell . com . all rights reserved .\nkonica fs - 1 fs1 35mm slr film camera w / hexanon ar 50mm f / 1 . 7 lens - refurbished\nkonica minolta is awarded the global ecovadis gold rating for the second consecutive year . the gold rating is the highest distinction possible in the global ecovadis sustainability evaluation . with this , konica minolta is positioned among the top 1 % for sustainability performance . furthermore , konica minolta is in the top 3 % of suppliers in the category \u201cmanufacture of computers and peripheral equipment\u201d .\nhi , i posted a thread on another post tonight . . elekm ( subscriber member ) put me on the trail to konica , , , so i googled it and it brought this post which led me to the konica pages . . i think i have a third party ar mount lens for the konica autoreflex t3 . what do you think . . .\nkonica minolta wins red dot award 2014 for its bizhub c554e series and bizhub c3850 series because of their high design quality .\nkonica minolta signs united nations global compact describing the ten principals to human rights , work , environment and anti - corruption .\nthe distinctive external appearance of the konica ii was shamelessly aped by t\u014dky\u014d k\u014dken for its dolca 35 ii . [ 26 ]\non oct . 21 1987 : ' konishiroku changes name to konica ' pr newswire , 1987 oct 21 , p . la53\ni couldn\u2019t write this article without mentioning the konica c35 , a wildly popular camera that many credit with starting the trend .\nsadly , the konica hexar rf also wastes the first few frames of every roll as does the contax g2 , too .\nthe early retirement offering is for konica minolta group\u2019s holding company , five business companies and two common function companies in japan .\nfor sale is a konica hexanon ar 35mm f2 . 8 lens for konica 35mm slrs . it\u2019s in good cosmetic condition glass is mostly clean , no fungus scratches or haze , but a few tiny marks on the front element that . . .\nkonica hexanon ar 28mm f / 3 . 5 ee ( 7 - element version , w / case & original caps )\n* very good * konica hexanon ar 50mm f / 1 . 7 manual focus lens f / s from japan # 16\nkonica commenced manufacturing single - use cameras in 1987 . as a major film manufacturer , konica , like agfa and kodak , had to include disposable cameras in its range after fuji had pioneered the concept in 1986 . over time , konica developed a number of specialised disposables not offered by other manufacturers , notably the waiwai / superwide with 17mm lens and mirror on the front .\nsadly , this decision for the small flange - film register had the effect that konica lenses only be used on very few camera bodies of other manufacturers with simple , mechanical adapters \u2013 or at least cannot be focussed to infinity ( \u221e ) on these bodies . as almost all other slr systems \u2013 apart from the early discontinued miranda system and the rather exotic alpa system\u2013 have a longer flange - film register than konica , the konica lenses can almost exclusively be used on konica bodies . despite the outstanding mechanical and optical quality of most konica lenses it was therefore nearly impossible to sell the lenses to users of other systems .\ncherry hand camera konishi honten ( predecessor of konica ) markets the \u201ccherry hand camera , \u201d japan\u2019s first brand - name camera .\nkonica minolta acquires all covered , a national it company , to expand the company ' s services into the it services space .\nkonica minolta acquires docusource and ams imaging to grow its portfolio in the enterprise content management space in the west and northeast regions .\nin recognition of its well working environmental management system , konica minolta europe receives the iso 14001 : 2015 certification from t\u00fcv rheinland .\nsales of the konica iii and its variants ( including the iiia and iiim ) totaled over 170 , 000 . [ 29 ]\nnot surprisingly , a konica iii\nl2\n( or konica iii\nmxl2\n) succeeded the iiil , with the lv setting on the top rather than bottom of the lens barrel . it was introduced in the magazines dated january and february 1958 .\na konica to some other lens mount would , probably , not allow focus to infinity . that being said , check out arax foto in ukraine . he sells adapters for just about anything . fwiw , there is an m42 to konica adapter which allows focus to infinity ; but one loses auto diaphram operation . btw , you are correct about the old konica lenses : real sleepers .\nthe konica ( later known as the konica i or konica standard ) is a knob - wound camera with a single eyepiece for the coupled rangefinder and viewfinder . it has a 50mm konishiroku lens and a konirapid shutter with speeds b , 1\u2013500 . the only shutter release is on the lens barrel , which also has a lever for cocking the shutter . the top of the camera is inscribed konica ( with the tail of the\na\nhooking back to the\nk\nand beyond ) and the number .\nkonica ' s loss may be sony ' s gain . last june , konica announced a partnership to develop high - end , single - lens reflex cameras with the consumer electronics giant . slrs allow more control over the final image and are preferred by professional photographers .\nwakayama , japan - based noritsu koki will take over konica ' s film development operations , including service and maintenance . konica was never able to make the transition from film to digital photofinishing , and eastman kodak and fujifilm already dominate the retail digital - photofinishing markets .\nkonica minolta is included in the ftse4good global index for the twelfth consecutive year . in the most recent evaluation , konica minolta is awarded with a full score in the corporate governance and pollution and resources aspects , as well as high marks in the climate change aspects .\nthe konica color centuria series utilizes konica\u2019s latest emulsion technologies , such as centuria crystal , centuria coupler and centuria dir coupler . by combining these technologies , centuria 100 achieves a wide latitude , especially for underexposed shots , and very stable color reproduction from underexposure through overexposure .\nafter the war during the occupation , production of the film camera was restarted and the name konica was chosen to be used instead .\nakiyama seiji ( \u79cb\u5c71\u9752\u78c1 ) . atarashii konika no tsukaikata ( \u65b0\u3057\u3044\u30b3\u30cb\u30ab\u306e\u4f7f\u3044\u65b9 ) . tokyo : amico , 1955 . on the konica iib .\nkonica group . konika iiim no tsukaikata ( \u30b3\u30cb\u30abiiim\u306e\u4f7f\u3044\u65b9 ) . tokyo : amico , 1959 . written by a group of konishiroku employees .\nhexanon & hexar user group on flickr is intended to show off the capabilities of konica lenses and cameras of all vintages and types .\nitem 7 konica fs - 1 fs1 35mm slr film camera w / hexanon ar 50mm f / 1 . 7 lens - refurbished -\ngrbrakeman : do you use konica hexanon doubler ? it ' s very rate . all i could find is tokina , kiron and vivitar\ntogether with its variants ( the konica iia , iib , etc . ) , the konica ii looks very different from earlier and later models . the circular lens mount is not attached directly to the leather of the body covering as on the konica ( i ) ; instead , it is attached to a metal plate mounted over the leather , a plate extending from the top housing to the bottom plate and whose sides are curved . ( the konica iii would retain this plate but make it smaller , and do away with the curves . )\nkonica ' s slr cameras have a good reputation , so sony is now better positioned to take on canon , the slr market leader .\nwith its acquisition of u . s . - based inspection system manufacturer radiant vision systems , konica minolta enters into the manufacturing inspection segment .\nthe konica minolta systems are the first laser - based mfps in the industry to receive the blue angel mark under new , stricter regulations .\n\u2022 about lens manufacturing : konica ' s lenses were manufactured to konica\nspecs\nby either konica , or tokina . production of some of the later lenses ( starting in 1976 ) was sub - contracted to tokina . such lenses included : the 21 f / 2 . 8 , the 40 f / 1 . 8 , the 50 f / 1 . 8 , the 28 - 135 f / 4 . 0 - 4 . 6 , the 80 - 200 f / 4 . 0 push - pull , the 80 - 200 f / 4 . 5 push - pull , the 70 - 150 f / 4 . 0 , the 35 - 70 f / 3 . 5 - 4 . 5 , and others . again , it should be stressed that all lenses built by tokina ( for konica ) were built to konica\nspecs .\nthe close working relationship between konica and tokina is demonstrated by this example of a lens that was introduced by both konica and tokina . for konica it was the\n28 - 135 .\nthis lens was manufactured by tokina , for konica . however , it was introduced by both - as the konica\n28 - 135\nmodel , and as the tokina\natx 28 - 135\nmodel . the only difference in the two lenses was the name ring , and the color of the distance marking . back to top\nkonica group . konika iii gata no tsukaikata ( \u30b3\u30cb\u30abiii\u5f62\u306e\u4f7f\u3044\u65b9 ) . tokyo : amico , 1957 . written by a group of konishiroku employees .\nthe hexar rf , and the konica m lenses , seem the same as any other low - maginification leica - mount camera and lenses .\nas a part of konica minolta group\u2019s restructuring , we will proceed with withdrawal plan for camera and photo businesses and aggressively shifted their management resources to other konica minolta group companies . while continuing this effort , in order to rationalize a number of employees , we have decided to reduce worldwide konica minolta group employees by 3 , 700 from the current 33 , 000 including early retirement offering by september 30 , 2007 * .\nthe most important internet sources for this list were : urs brunner ' s konica collector pages photography blue book konica pages \u2013 the site appears not to be working anymore , unfortunately . tim hobson ' s konica slr user ' s pages \u2013 unfortunately , the site has been given up by tom hobson and the domain seems to have been taken over by dubious internet suppliers of porn and medicine . therefore the link was removed .\nrokusaburo sugiura starts selling photographic and lithographic materials at konishiya rokubeiten in kojimachi , tokyo . this marks the foundation of the business of konica corporation .\nnew ! hexanon & hexar user group on flickr is intended to show off the capabilities of konica lenses and cameras of all vintages and types .\nkonica x - ray flight lead 35mm guard case . nos , will fit 34 rolls of film . lead lined for protecting film through xrays .\nmiki akira ( \u4e09\u6728\u65fa ) , et al . konika no kansei ( \u30b3\u30cb\u30ab\u306e\u5b8c\u6210 ) . tokyo : amico , 1953 . on the konica ii .\ni briefly used my photography professor\u2019s konica auto s3 in college without realizing i had something special , but i really enjoyed the images it produced .\nif you buy a konica camera that needs service you can contact greg weber at urltoken . greg has decades of experience repairing konica slrs . when konica stopped making cameras he bought out their parts in the us . in fact if you want to buy a camera that you are sure is in top condition you could buy directly from him . note : i do not have any relationship with weber camera beyond being a satisfied customer .\nthe konica autoreflex t is an interchangeable - lens slr made by the konica corporation between 1968 and 1970 . it uses the highly regarded hexanon ar lenses , which easily rival the best from canon , pentax , or nikon . unfortunately , konica was not as good in its marketting as it was in technical design . they retreated from the slr market , then the point and shoot , and finally in 2003 they merged with minolta .\nsorry , but no - - a konica fs - 1 uses a different mount than either the minolta mc / md or the a mount .\nkonica minolta announces the launch and sponsorship of the foundation for an independent european production printing user community , called prokom . companies across europe are being invited to join this production printing community of konica minolta bizhub press users . prokom will help members share , develop and grow efficient digital communication services .\ncbs swingvision , a high - speed motion - analysis system sponsored by konica minolta , is awarded a sports emmy award for outstanding innovative technical achievement .\nthe bizhub press c71cf digital press is the first of many new products that supports konica minolta ' s strategy in the label and packaging industry market .\nkonica minolta signs a contract acquiring additional stake in france - based mgi digital technology , thus adding strengths of digitalisation in the label and packaging area .\nkonica ( i ) , hexar f / 3 . 5 lens , konirapid shutter , silver face . picture courtesy of madrigalrose . ( image rights )\nkonika - minoruta - ten ( \u30b3\u30cb\u30ab\u30df\u30ce\u30eb\u30bf\u5c55 , konica minolta exhibition ) . exhibition catalogue . tokyo : jcii camera museum , 2005 . p . 10 .\nnot the answer you ' re looking for ? browse other questions tagged old - lenses 35mm lens - mount minolta konica or ask your own question .\nthis is not a very active discussion group . what konica lenses do you use and on what camera bodies ? i began my konica experience with an auto s2 that i found in a tokyo junk shop back in 2002 . i was shocked by how the lens performed and went on to buy some used autoreflex equipment . i then stopped using film in 2007 but put all my konica equipment into storage . i began using my ar lenses again after recently buying a sony a3000 camera and some fotga adapters . it ' s really satisfying to resurrect this vintage equipment . my favorite konica ar equipment includes the following hexanon lenses : 28mm f3 . 5 , 40mm f1 . 8 , 50mm f1 . 7 , 135mm f3 . 5 and the konica doubler . how do your konica lenses compare to any other lenses you use ? i also have some canon fd lenses . i find that my canon equipment seems to do a better job in low light conditions but the konica lenses seem to do better in good light and are much less prone to ca .\nthis has to be the biggest and most shocking news before the upcoming pma show , konica minolta has today announced that it is withdrawing from the camera and photo business . they will be transferring assets related to their camera business to sony who will continue to develop digital slr ' s based around the konica minolta lens mount . konica minolta it appears will continue to work with sony ( a relationship announced last year ) in the development of digital slr ' s and lenses but they will not be branded as or be sold by konica minolta . full announcement and details of the sony asset transfer inside .\nthe biggest plus of the konica slr system is the outstanding quality of the konica hexanon lenses . the image quality of these lenses is mostly absolutely first - class , they don ' t fall back behind more prestigeous competitors like the nikkors . even 20 years after production of hexanon lenses for the konica bayonet ceased , many expensive , modern , and computer - aided design lens has difficulties to keep up to the image quality of these veterans . during their production period , the konica hexanan lenses have been the standard of the japanese industry ministry , used to judge the quality of produced lenses from other manufacturers .\nit ' s a pity the old konica - mount lenses cannot be fitted on most current camera systems since many of them are truly excellent . i have personally owned some ten konica - mount lenses , most of them hexanon ( konica ' s own lens designation ) , several vivitars and one tamron ( although neither of the two you mention ) . the cameras were very good too , at least before the dawn of the electronic era . don ' t quite know why konica decided to end their slr venture , but i think it was more due to marketing failure than lack of design and engineering skill .\nfor ten years in a row , konica minolta is leading the market of production printing ( 33 . 6 % ) segment ( according to infosource ) .\nkonica minolta positioned in the leaders quadrant of the 2014 magic quadrant for managed print services ( mps ) and managed content services ( mcs ) by gartner .\nkonishiroku made a prototype interchangeable lens 35mm film rangefinder camera in the early 1960s \u2014 the konica fr that utilized the leica screw mount . however , that camera was never put into production . it wasn ' t until many years later with the konica hexar rf that they produced their own interchangeable lens rangefinder camera , this time using leica m - bayonet mount . the hexar rf variants remain the only interchangeable lens rangefinder camera konica / konishiroku ever put into full production .\ni have 2 konica ar mount lenses , a 50 / 1 . 7 and a 40 / 1 . 8 . the scans i get from the negatives i shot with these lenses on my autoreflex tc shows that they are indeed very sharp . i love them , and konica lenses are indeed real sleepers .\na list of konica lenses for the slr system can be found on the lens overview . from there you can go to the informations on specific lenses .\nwhen the new ar bayonet was introduced with the auto - reflex in 1966 , things were different . the available range of lenses was not broad enough to meet professional demands back then . this might have been one of the reasons why konica chose to stick with the small 40 . 5 mm flange - film register of the f bayonet when designing the ar bayonet , thus having the possibility to mount lenses of other manufacturers to the konica bodies with simple , mechanical adapters . from konica , such adapters where available for the widely used m42 thread mount , for nikon , exakta , and the old konica f bayonets . lenses for these systems can be used on konica bodies from the auto - reflex on , but the aperture has to be closed manually prior to exposure .\nlenses which have this coupling fit on all konica slrs from the auto - reflex onward , including the auto - reflex \u2013 whichever variation they may be .\ni have an old konica fs - 1 35mm slr camera with quite a nice f1 . 8 lens on , but i ' d like to use a different body ( without a battery pounding auto wind on mechanism ! ) . there seem to be plenty of minolta cameras on ebay , but relatively few konica ones . i know that minolta bought out konica at some point , but are the lenses from these ~ 30 / 40 year old cameras still interchangeable ?\nthus we have the konica hexar rf , which is a more cheaply made version of the cameras from which it is copied . it ' s a photographic equivalent of the any car . this konica doesn ' t use the excellent contax g2 viewfinder lcd ; instead it uses the goofy leds from a mamiya 6 .\nkonica minolta acquires grupo meridian . the spanish company is a specialist in providing solutions for information technology , communications , technological consulting , outsourcing , it security and software development . this makes it a perfect match for strengthening konica minolta\u2019s position as a full - fledged provider for it services , in the spanish market and beyond .\nthe name konica was originally that of a 35mm rangefinder model presented in 1947 . similarly to\nleica\n,\nyashica\nand many others , the name\nkonica\nwas constructed by abbreviating the name of the manufacturer and attaching\nca\n( for\ncamera\n) as a suffix . [ 13 ]\nthe dimensions are 132\u00d777\u00d759 mm and weight is 685g . [ 16 ] sales of the konica ii and its variants totaled over 120 , 000 . [ 17 ]\nmiyazaki shigemoto ( \u5bae\u5d0e\u7e41\u5e79 ) . konika kamera no 50nen : konika i - gata kara hekis\u0101 rf e ( \u30b3\u30cb\u30ab\u30ab\u30e1\u30e9\u306e50\u5e74\uff1a\u30b3\u30cb\u30abi\u578b\u304b\u3089\u30d8\u30ad\u30b5\u30fcrf\u3078 , fifty years of konica cameras : from the konica i to the hexar rf ) . tokyo : asahi sonorama , 2003 . isbn 4 - 257 - 12038 - x . pp . 18\u201357 , 183 .\nthe name konica was originally that of a 35mm rangefinder model presented in 1947 . similarly to\nleica\n,\nyashica\nand many others , the name\nkonica\nwas constructed by abbreviating the name of the manufacturer and attaching\nca\n( for\ncamera\n) as a suffix . [ 12 ]\nlater in the era of the t\n2\nand t3 models , the 1970s , there was a copal hi synchro shutter , referenced in konica literature .\nit is kind of - - i have a couple of old konica lenses and both minolta and sony cameras i ' d like to use together as well .\nkonica minolta acquires aurelium , an it company based in kontich , belgium . with this acquisition , konica minolta aims to strengthen its position on the it market and offer a broader portfolio of services and expertise , the objective being to become a full - fledged it services provider able to respond to customers\u2019 ever - increasing demands .\nsadly , all this mention of leica does not transfer any of leica ' s or contax ' quality to the konica . even the konica ' s fonts are cheaper - looking . by comparison to either any leica or the contax g2 , this konica is a crude contrivance . since it sells for about the same as a real leica today , or a more than the superior contax g2 , it ' s tough to recommend buying one . if you already have one , it ' s a great camera , just that when you have both in your hand , you ' ll realize that the konica is just a shadow of the cameras it copies .\nkonica minolta is awarded the robecosam silver class 2017 , a global commendation for sustainability in corporate environments . for the third time in a row , konica minolta achieves the highest possible score in the computers & peripherals and office electronics divisions for its approach to innovation and risk management , and remains one of the leaders in the industry .\nthroughout the period when it was manufactured and sold , the konica was the only camera for 135 film from konishiroku , although the company also made the konilette ( earlier clamshell models ) for paper - backed , unperforated 35mm film . meanwhile , the main product for 120 film was the pearl , and even the numbering of the konica and pearl seem to have gone up together . [ 7 ] total production of the konica ( i ) through the iiim exceeded four hundred thousand . [ 8 ]\nthe original konica iii ( or konica iiimfx , september 1956 ) has an f / 2 lens ( six elements in five groups ) with konirapid mfx shutter ( b , 1\u2013500 ) . it cost \u00a534 , 500 , including case [ 30 ] or $ 119 . 75 . [ 31 ] it weighs 750g . [ 32 ]\nthe konica iiim ( march 1959 ) adds an exposure meter and half - frame capability to the faster ( 50 / 1 . 8 ) version of the iiia .\ntest of the konica iii ( with seikosha - mxl shutter ) , as the first ever installment of\nnew face clinic\n, asahi camera , august 1957 .\nthere are a few konica resources on the web and most seem to be linked to the site below , which also explains about fitting the lenses to other cameras .\nkonica minolta slrs were the minotla alpha mount . but minolta has two mounts - - md ( old ) and alpha , which is now sony . konica had their own mount . hexanon is a lens designation of the company , not a mount designations . the m - hexanon is a leica m - mount , for example .\nthe following list has been compiled from several sources on the internet , from konica brochures , lens charts , and from several camera user ' s manuals i own .\nno self - timer or shutter delay is provided on any of the konica ii models . an accessory self - timer clockwork mechanism was and is available , that threads into the shutter release button . ( konica iii models would add a self - timer feature , either a lever on the camera body or on the shutter itself . )\nsony is planning to develop digital slr cameras compatible with maxxum / dynax lens mount system , so that the current maxxum / dynax users will be able to continue to use them with sony\u2019s digital slr cameras . in addition , we will consign camera service operations for konica minolta , konica , minolta brand cameras and related equipment to sony .\na special version of this model , known as the autoreflex w , has a timing back , for use at sporting events . it imprints the time of the exposure on each frame of film . the back is similar in function to the one offered in 1963 on the konica fs - w , an early konica bayonet mount camera .\n\u201c konica minolta and wellcom worked together to find the perfect solution . the km team knew our expectations and what we had to achieve . we needed a partner that understands that if the service component is right then everything else falls into place . inevitably we chose konica minolta because our company values are aligned . \u201d - alan saldanha , wellcom\n10th anniversary of konica minolta\u2019s exclusive simitri toner , the world\u2019s first polymerized toner ; from its introduction in 2000 , simitri toner has used biomass technology to reduce environmental impact .\nwhen the selling numbers of slr cameras of all manufacturers decreased during the early 80s , konica withdrew from this market and stopped the production of the slr line in 1987 .\nlomography film . 1 x konica sr - g 3200 . expired 1992 . 120 colour film . price is per film . and 50p per extra film rest of world .\nthe demise of traditional film photography gathered pace yesterday when konica minolta said it would stop making cameras and photographic film in an attempt to stem expected losses this financial year .\nhe explains the problem in using hexanon lenses on non - konica slrs . ( in brief , the film to flange register is shorter than almost all other mounts . )\ni moved from konica film slrs to nikon dslr three years ago , and i can state for a fact that you cannot get konica lenses onto the f - mount for one simple reason : the distance from the focal plane to the lens flange on a konica is shorter than on the f - mount . even if the adapter were paper - thin , the konica lens would be too far away from the nikon dslr ' s focal plane to produce focus at infinity . it ' s a shame , because i have the wonderful konica 57mm f / 1 . 2 that is really a great lens . if you are interested in the geometry of the f - mount , you will find the actual data on pierre toscani ' s website . if i link to it , it may be erased , but pierre toscani is easy to find on the web .\non the basis of its ongoing \u201cselection and concentration\u201d , konica minolta group will concentrate on its core \u201cbusiness technologies\u201d field and its strategic \u201coptics and display devices\u201d field and withdraw from camera business * * * as of march 31 , 2006 . at the same time , konica minolta pi will partially transfer certain assets related to digital slr cameras to sony .\nkonica revealed that its photo business was suffered an operating loss of $ 75 million on $ 2 . 3 billion in sales for the fiscal year ending march 31 , 2005 .\nkonica minolta is announced industry group leader in the \u201ctechnology hardware & equipment\u201d category of the renowned dow jones sustainability world index for 2017 . this is one of the most prestigious global indices for environmental , social and governance ( esg ) investment \u2013 and it has included konica minolta for the 6th consecutive year in this selective ranking of sustainability - driven companies ."]}
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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 - term relationship investment , our understanding of your markets and sectors , combined with our collaborative team culture and we ' ll soon have you rethinking any fixed ideas you might have had about business lawyers .\nread on for more information about the firm , how we make a difference and indeed , what ' s different about us .\nwe are more than just exceptional lawyers . we are also leaders in client investment and understanding .\nread more about how we are accelerating the delivery of value to clients through the tst , new ways of working , smarter tools and better development and deployment of individual skills and services .\nto ensure that we continually improve on our service , we need to understand what our clients feel we do well and the areas where they think we should do better . that ' s where our client feedback programme comes in .\nour alumni network connects ag people , past and present , to more opportunities , more resources and importantly , to the kind of like - 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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": 38}], "title": "mischler financial group", "paragraphs": ["doyle l . holmes \u00ab doyle l . holmes \u00bb mischler financial group executive team - minority broker - dealer mischler financial group\nmanaging director , fixed income sales & trading at mischler financial group , inc .\ngen . douglas macarthur\u2019s words aren\u2019t just a veterans day slogan for mischler financial group .\nwalter mischler , chairman of mischler financial group , looks out over newport harbor from the company ' s newport beach offices . mischler financial group is an investment bank started and run by injured military veterans .\nmanaging director of equity sales & trading , global equities at mischler financial group , inc .\nfrom : office of dean chamberlain ( sdv ) , ceo mischler financial group , inc .\nmanaging director & head of capital markets , fixed income sales at mischler financial group , inc .\nother philanthropic organizations that mischler financial group supports are displayed on the firm\u2019s website via this link .\nben razziano , controller & vice president , accounting at mischler financial group , inc . - relationship science\nmischler financial group , inc . copyright \u00a9 2013 , all rights reserved . members finra & sipc .\nmischler financial group is a federally - certified service - disabled veteran owned business enterprise ( sdvobe ) and a recognized minority broker - dealer . mischler muni market updates are provided as a courtesy to institutional clients of mischler financial group , inc .\nmanaging director - fixed income syndicate , debt capital markets & primary sales at mischler financial group , inc .\nmischler financial group is looking for only a few good veterans now , with the hope of helping many more .\nabout mischler financial group mischler financial group is a disabled veteran business enterprise ( dvbe ) broker - dealer headquartered in corona del mar , ca . mischler provides financial services in equities , fixed income , and cash management to state and local governments , financial institutions , insurance companies , hospitals , universities , private and public pension funds .\ncastleoak securities corporate debt deal d & i diversity & inclusion lebenthal & co . minority brokerdealers mischler financial group samuel a . ramirez & company the williams capital group\nmischler financial group , inc . copyright \u00a9 2017 , all rights reserved . members finra , msrb , & sipc .\nmischler financial group is the securities industry\u2019s oldest minority broker - dealer owned and operated by service - disabled veterans . mischler is also a federally - certified service - disabled veteran owned business enterprise ( sdvobe ) . mischler muni market updates are provided as a courtesy to institutional clients of mischler financial group , inc .\nmischler financial group is the securities industry\u2019s oldest minority broker - dealer owned and operated by service - disabled veterans . mischler is also a federally - certified service - disabled veteran owned business enterprise ( sdvobe ) . mischler muni market updates are provided as a courtesy to institutional clients of mischler financial group , inc .\nmischler financial group , one stamford landing , suite 104 , 62 southfield avenue , stamford ct 06902 ; attn : dean chamberlain .\nperuzzi\u2019s perch is a weekly synopsis of everything equities as seen from the perch of mischler financial group\u2019s international equities desk . cited by\nmischler financial group is the securities industry\u2019s oldest minority broker - dealer owned and operated by service - disabled veterans . mischler is also a federally - certified service - disabled veteran - owned business enterprise ( sdvobe ) . mischler muni market updates and municipal debt new issuance outlooks are provided as a courtesy to institutional clients of mischler financial group , inc .\nmarketsmuse is honored to be the first financial industry news outlet to report an inspiring story that profiles thought - leadership on the part of boutique brokerdealer , mischler financial group and their financial support of semper fi fund .\nwalter mischler , chairman of mischler financial group , goes over the day ' s activities with equities trader ryan moran , seated . at right is doyle holmes , president and coo .\na redacted version of quigley\u2019s corner , including a synopsis of the day\u2019s investment grade corporate bond market activity is available via mischler financial group\u2019s website .\nbelow please find a synopsis of today\u2019s dcm data as curated by the investment grade syndicate desk at mischler financial group . have a great evening !\n. mischler is also a federally - certified service - disabled veteran - owned business enterprise ( sdvobe ) . mischler muni market updates and municipal debt new issuance outlooks are provided as a courtesy to institutional clients of mischler financial group , inc .\nlike mainstream firms , mischler financial group provides capital - markets underwriting and asset management services for pension plans , corporations , endowments and other institutional clients .\nestablished in 1994 , mischler financial group is the financial industry\u2019s oldest minority brokerdealer owned and operated by service - disabled veterans and a federally - certified service - disabled veteran business enterprise ( sdvbe ) .\nmischler financial serves a broad client base that includes leading corporations , state and local govern\u00adments , sophisticated investment managers , private and public pension funds , rias , endowments and select family offices . in addition , mischler financial is an active supporter of various veteran - related causes and advocacy programs . more information about mischler financial group can be found at\nperuzzi\u2019s perch is a weekly synopsis of everything equities as seen from the perch of mischler financial group\u2019s international equities desk . cited by wall street letter in each of 2014 , 2015 and 2016 for \u201cbest research / broker - dealer\u201d , peruzzi\u2019s perch is one of four distinctive content pieces produced by mischler financial group\nperuzzi\u2019s perch is a weekly synopsis of everything equities as seen from the perch of mischler financial group\u2019s international equities desk . cited by wall street letter in each of 2014 , 2015 and 2016 for \u201cbest research / broker - dealer\u201d , peruzzi\u2019s perch is one of four distinctive content pieces produced by mischler financial group .\nmischler financial is proud to have been named a selling group member on today\u2019s $ 1bn ford credit auto lease trust series 2017 - b . thank you team ford for choosing mischler from among your diversity candidates .\nfounded in 1994 , mischler financial group ( mfg ) is the nation\u2019s oldest service - disabled - veteran owned and operated institutional brokerage and & boutique investment bank .\nmarketsmuse fixed income dept . is keeping tabs on industry updates and re - distributes the following news release courtesy of mischler financial group , the financial industry\u2019s leading minority brokerdealer owned and operated by service - disabled veterans .\nmischler financial group is the financial industry\u2019s oldest , fully - certified minority investment bank - institutional brokerage owned / operated by service - disabled veterans . the entire mischler financial group family is also proud to be serving as a member of the host committee for the army ranger lead the way fund 2018 gala , which will take place monday , september 24 at new york\u2019s chelsea pier .\nwalter mischler is chairman of mischler financial group . the newport beach company is an investment bank started and run by injured military veterans . it was the first in the industry to be designated a service - disabled veteran - owned small business . mischler , a west point graduate , was injured in vietnam .\nbrokerdealer gives back and pays it forward ; mischler financial\u2019s \u201cmemorial day month\u201d pledge yields $ 20k for semper fi fund .\nmischler financial\u2019s pledge to bob woodruff foundation coincides with the firm\u2019s ongoing sponsorship of veterans on wall street ( vows ) , the financial industry\u2019s leading advocacy dedicated to mentoring and career development of military veterans who transition to the financial services industry .\nestablished in 1994 , mischler financial group , inc . (\nmischler\n) was the first finra broker - dealer member that was also a federally - certified service - disabled - veteran - owned business enterprise ( sdvob ) . since that time , mischler has become widely - recognized by . . . more\nfounded by walter m . mischler in 1994 , mischler financial group , inc . is a broker / dealer specializing in conservative investments for institutional clients on a global basis . the firm is registered with finra , the sec and the illinois department of insurance .\nwalter mischler , center , is chairman of mischler financial group . at left is doyle holmes , president and coo . at right is michael holmes , an executive with the firm . the newport beach company is an investment bank started and run by injured military veterans .\nmarketsmuse update is courtesy of a truly inspiring initiative on the part of mischler financial group , the broker - dealer industry\u2019s oldest firm owned and operated by wall street vets who are also service - disabled veterans .\nexhibitors bill2pay core feel good inc . florida safe investment pool govolution insight investment graphite muncipalities incapital nic services , llc lumesis mischler financial group multi - bank securities , inc . petdata pma public trust advisors pfitr rw baird\nbelow and attached is neither a recommendation or offer to purchase or sell securities . mischler financial group is not a municipal advisor . for additional information , please contact managing director richard tilghman at 203 . 276 . 6656\nbelow and attached is neither a recommendation or offer to purchase or sell securities . mischler financial group is not a municipal advisor . for additional information , please contact managing director richard tilghman at 203 . 276 . 6656\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 .\nto honor veterans day month 2016 , mischler financial group has made a financial pledge to three separate organizations that go above and beyond the call of duty to support military veteran families and local communities . those 501c3 organizations are bob woodruff foundation , the johnny mac soldiers fund and urltoken .\nto illustrate mischler financial group inc . \u2019s presence across the primary debt capital markets space : since 2014 alone , mischler has led , co - managed and / or served as selling group member for more than $ 600 billion ( notional value ) in new debt and preferred shares issued by fortune corporations , as well as debt issued by various municipalities and us government agencies .\nthough the firm doesn\u2019t train unqualified workers , executives say they will have a preference for qualified job candidates who are military veterans ; currently , 10 of mischler financial group\u2019s employees have served , including veterans of vietnam and iraq .\nthe legislation was embraced by calpers , which was looking to do business with veteran - owned firms but couldn\u2019t find any in the investment world . mischler didn\u2019t advertise his service - disabled status . but after a colleague mentioned his name to calpers officials , mischler met with the state treasurer , who urged mischler to start his own firm . in 1994 , mischler financial group launched with six employees and a big - name client in calpers .\nthe minority firms selected in tmccs group for the third time included mischler financial group , inc . , the nation\u2019s oldest service disabled veteran broker - dealer and 3x winner of wall street letter\u2019s annual award for best brokerdealer / research along with , castleoak securities , lebenthal & co . , llc , samuel a . ramirez & company , inc . , the williams capital group , l . p .\nmischler financial group was the first broker - dealer in the country to be classified as a service - disabled veteran business enterprise , a minority designation that has helped the company secure contracts with a series of clients throughout the years .\nfor mischler financial group , the battle to add value for its clients and provide support for the country while keeping its focus on those who have served in the military , is one precept to which they will be always faithful .\nthe firm also is heavily involved with military - focused charities such as the fisher house foundation , which provides housing to families of injured veterans . last month , mischler financial group donated 10 percent of its profits to the nonprofit wounded warrior project , where mischler\u2019s daughter and son - in - law work .\nagency - only broker bd broker - dealer urltoken charlottesville conflict - free d & i diversity & inclusion investment grade corporate debt marketsmuse minority broker - dealer owned / operated by service - disabled veterans . mischler financial group potus urltoken trump virginia\non behalf of the entire mischler financial group family , we are grateful and honored that clients of our firm will be supporting our memorial day month 2018 pledge via our trading and capital markets desks and / or direct contribution to sff .\nthe one - time infantry officer is now the owner and chairman of mischler financial group , a rapidly growing boutique investment bank in newport beach that handles deals for some of the biggest names in the financial services industry . the firm has added wall street heavyweights to its ranks and opened outposts across the country .\nmischler end of week equities market commentary via peruzzi\u2019s perch june 23 2017 end - of - week edition is distributed via email to institutional investment managers and fortune treasury clients of veteran - owned broker - dealer mischler financial group , the investment industry\u2019s oldest minority broker - dealer owned and operated by service - disabled veterans .\nmischler end of week equities market commentary via peruzzi\u2019s perch june 09 2017 end - of - week edition is distributed via email to institutional investment managers and fortune treasury clients of veteran - owned broker - dealer mischler financial group , the investment industry\u2019s oldest minority broker - dealer owned and operated by service - disabled veterans .\nmischler end of week equities market commentary via peruzzi\u2019s perch march 09 2017 end - of - week edition is distributed via email to institutional investment managers and fortune treasury clients of veteran - owned broker - dealer mischler financial group , the investment industry\u2019s oldest minority broker - dealer owned and operated by service - disabled veterans .\nsince our inception in 1995 , mischler financial group ( \u201cmfg\u201d ) has been devoted to meeting the capital market needs of the nation\u2019s leading corporations , municipal issuers and a broad spectrum of the industry\u2019s most demanding investment managers and public plan sponsors .\nmischler end of week equities market commentary via peruzzi\u2019s perch september 29 , 2017 end - of - week edition is distributed via email to institutional investment managers and fortune treasury clients of veteran - owned broker - dealer mischler financial group , the investment industry\u2019s oldest minority broker - dealer owned and operated by service - disabled veterans .\nmischler end of week equities market commentary via peruzzi\u2019s perch september 01 , 2017 end - of - week edition is distributed via email to institutional investment managers and fortune treasury clients of veteran - owned broker - dealer mischler financial group , the investment industry\u2019s oldest minority broker - dealer owned and operated by service - disabled veterans .\nmischler end of week equities market commentary via peruzzi\u2019s perch july 28 , 2017 end - of - week edition is distributed via email to institutional investment managers and fortune treasury clients of veteran - owned broker - dealer mischler financial group , the investment industry\u2019s oldest minority broker - dealer owned and operated by service - disabled veterans .\nwindsor , ct - october 25 , 2010 - ss & c ; technologies ( nasdaq : ssnc ) , a global provider of financial services software and software - enabled services , today announced that broker - dealer , mischler financial group , selected the trading module of lightning , a full - service capital markets saas solution .\nin the transaction , which priced on oct . 23 , citi hired five veteran - owned financial firms to distribute the bonds to investors . the firms included academy securities , inc . ; cavu securities , llc ; drexel hamilton , llc ; mischler financial group , inc . ; and multi - bank securities , inc .\nmischler end of week equities market commentary via peruzzi\u2019s perch feb 10 2017 end - of - week edition is distributed via email to institutional investment managers and fortune treasury clients of veteran - owned broker - dealer mischler financial group , the investment industry\u2019s oldest and largest minority broker - dealer owned and operated by service - disabled veterans .\n. it is part of a worldwide network of comprehensive financial services offered by toyota financial services corporation , a wholly - owned subsidiary of toyota motor corporation . we announce material financial information using the investor relations section of our website (\nsince 2014 alone , minority broker - dealer mischler financial group inc . \u2019s presence across the primary primary debt capital markets ( dcm ) space has included underwriting roles in which mischler has led , co - managed and / or served as selling group member for more than $ 600 billion ( notional value ) in new debt and preferred shares issued by fortune corporations , as well as debt issued by various municipalities and us government agencies .\nin honor of this coming veteran\u2019s day , mischler financial group , wall street\u2019s oldest ( and largest ) service - disabled veteran ( sdv ) owned institutional brokerage / banking firm ( and 1 of 9 investment bank selling group members for yesterdays twitter ipo ) announced last week the firm has pledged 10 % of november profits to children of fallen patriots foundation .\nfinal pricing \u2013 the goldman sachs group , inc . f - t - f perp nc5 preferred\ninc . and the williams capital group , l . p . served as co - managers .\nbelow is the opening extract from quigley\u2019s corner aka \u201cqc\u201d thursday july 27 , 2017 edition distributed via email to institutional investment managers and fortune treasury clients of mischler financial group , the investment industry\u2019s oldest minority broker - dealer owned and operated by service - disabled veterans .\nbelow please find a synopsis of the day\u2019s primary investment grade corporate bond market issuance activity , along with the full view of the debt capital markets from the perch of mischler financial group\u2019s fixed income syndicate desk . have a great evening ! ron quigley , managing director\nduring the past two years alone , minority broker - dealer mischler financial group inc . \u2019s presence across the primary primary debt capital markets ( dcm ) space has included underwriting roles in which mischler has led , co - managed and / or served as selling group member for more than $ 600 billion ( notional value ) in new debt and preferred shares issued by fortune corporations , as well as debt issued by various municipalities and us government agencies .\nmedia contact : the jlc group email : jay @ urltoken or tel : 203 . 255 . 0034\nmischler financial group debt capital market expertise , inclusive of debt origination , distribution , primary market access and secondary market trading across the full spectrum of fixed income markets is courtesy of our 18 - member team of debt market veterans is what makes mfg\u2019s fixed income group a compelling partner to fortune issuers , corporate treasurers , municipal debt market issuers and the world\u2019s leading institutional investors .\nabove is the opening extract from quigley\u2019s corner aka \u201cqc\u201d monday aug 15 2016 weekend edition distributed via email to institutional investment managers and fortune treasury clients of mischler financial group , the investment industry\u2019s oldest and largest minority broker - dealer owned and operated by service - disabled veterans .\nbelow is the opening extract from quigley\u2019s corner aka \u201cqc\u201d tuesday november 15 , 2016 edition distributed via email to institutional investment managers and fortune treasury clients of mischler financial group , the investment industry\u2019s oldest and largest minority broker - dealer owned and operated by service - disabled veterans .\nmr . beranek previously ran asset - backed trading and syndicate for mizuho financial group inc . and bank of america corp . prior to those senior sell - side roles , mr . beranek was a portfolio manager for federal national home mortgage corp ( fnma ) . in this newly - created role at mischler financial , mr . beranek will oversee primary market activities of structured products . he will report to robert karr , mischler\u2019s head of capital markets .\nduring 2017 and 2016 alone , minority broker - dealer mischler financial group inc . underwriting roles ( for which mfg has led , co - managed and / or served as selling group member ) have included more than $ 600 billion ( notional value ) in new debt and preferred shares issued by fortune corporations , as well as debt issued by various municipalities and us government agencies .\nthe new york fed offers several specialized courses designed for central bankers and financial supervisors .\noct 5 2015\u2013stamford , ct and newport beach ca\u2013 mischler financial group , inc . , the financial industry\u2019s oldest and largest institutional brokerage and investment bank owned and operated by service - disabled veterans is pleased to have served as a silver sponsor for the 2015 army ranger lead the way fund gala . silver sponsors contributed a minimum of $ 25 , 000 ; proceeds to\nconsistent with mischler financial group\u2019s annual initiative to commemorate memorial day and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in our us military , this year we have dedicated a percentage of the month\u2019s commission revenue to two organizations that are near and dear to our hearts and minds .\nmischler financial group friends , family members and clients all know that we are a long - time supporter of carefully - vetted organizations whose mission is to support sdvs , their families and military veterans who have earned the right to have the same opportunities that we seek for ourselves .\nthe lead bookrunners in this transaction were minority - owned or women - owned broker dealers , accompanied by citi as a joint lead bookrunner . the firms included : castleoak securities , l . p . , lebenthal & co . , llc , mischler financial group , inc . ,\nin an era in which the stability of financial markets is ever - more uncertain , where the ability to efficiently source investment products is increasingly complex , and where the phrase\ntrusted fiduciary\nis too - often taken for granted , mischler financial stands apart .\nwe needed a trading solution that could keep pace with our growth while satisfying our compliance requirements - and lightning fit the bill ,\nsaid doyle holmes , president and chief financial officer , mischler financial group .\nwe will no longer have to go back manually to make sure that everything has been entered properly because we will know the numbers are accurate .\ndean chamberlain ceo and principal of mischler financial group stated , \u201cgiven our firm\u2019s legacy and growing role within the financial industry , we are mindful of the opportunities afforded to us and as such , our core principles are dedicated to continuously give back , support and pay homage to our community of military veterans who have made great sacrifices on behalf of all of us . \u201d\nbest broker dealer best broker dealer fixed income research best dma broker bloomberg tradebook ) bnp paribas securities services instinet minority broker - dealer mischler financial group northern trust securities object trading oems vendor omex systems pageant media ltd . service - disabled veteran owned brokerage stifel financial sunguard systems tethys technologies tom quigley trading technology vendors wall street letter 2014 institutional trading awards wallachbeth capital wolverine execution services\nmr . beranek previously ran asset - backed trading and syndicate for mizuho financial group inc . and bank of america corp . prior to those senior sell - side roles , mr . beranek was a portfolio manager for federal national home mortgage corp ( fnma ) . in this newly - created role at mischler financial , mr . beranek will oversee primary market activities of structured products . he will report to robert karr , mischler ' s head of capital markets .\nwith a sense of pride and admiration ( and always a sense of concern ) , mischler financial group extends a really big hooah to rachel chamberlain , scholar athlete - rotc cadet - ucla class of \u201920 , pictured below , cadet chamberlain ( l ) joins the incoming bruin battalion .\nat press time , the winner of wsl\u2019s 2014 best broker dealer / client service was in the process of being announced . contenders for this coveted award included bnp paribas securities services , northern trust securities , sunguard financial systems , wallachbeth capital , bloomberg tradebook and mischler financial .\nmischler financial is very happy to announce that it was invited to serve as an active 0 . 50 % active co - manager on today\u2019s $ 1b 5 - year senior notes new issue for general motors financial co . inc . we appreciate the opportunity to serve gm .\nmischler financial group debt capital market expertise includes debt origination , distribution , primary market access and secondary market trading across the full spectrum of fixed income markets . our value - add is courtesy of our 18 - member team of debt market veterans . a team that makes mfg\u2019s fixed income group a compelling partner to fortune issuers , corporate treasurers , municipal debt market issuers and the world\u2019s leading institutional investors .\nduring q1 2018 , and full years 2017 and 2016 alone , minority broker - dealer mischler financial group inc . underwriting roles ( for which mfg has led , co - managed and / or served as selling group member ) have included more than $ 625 billion ( notional value ) in new debt and preferred shares issued by fortune corporations , as well as debt issued by various municipalities and us government agencies .\nthe goldman sachs group , inc . $ 2 . 5b 21nc20 fixed - to - floating senior unsecured global notes\nmaking the story more inspiring , the new personal bond between thompson and tilghman is coincident to a long - standing bond market relationship between thompson\u2019s employer and tilghman\u2019s firm , the boutique investment bank mischler financial group ( the industry\u2019s oldest minority broker - dealer firm owned / operated by service - disabled veterans ) , where tilghman , now one of the municipal bond industry\u2019s elder statesmen , oversees the firm\u2019s public finance underwriting group .\n\u201cwe really did not lean on the disabled veteran status that much , \u201d said doyle holmes , the co - founder of liberty capital markets who became president and chief operating officer of mischler financial group . \u201cmost of our accounts in the early days were accounts that we had had for years before . \u201d\nstamford , ct\u2014july 22 , 2015\u2014mischler financial group , inc . , the financial industry\u2019s oldest and largest minority investment bank and institutional brokerage owned and operated by service - disabled veterans announced that patrick beranek , a 20 - year industry veteran and most recently the head of asset - backed trading for royal bank of scotland ( \u201crbs\u201d ) has joined the firm\u2019s capital markets division as managing director , structured products .\nduring first half of 2018 , and full years 2017 and 2016 alone , minority broker - dealer mischler financial group inc . underwriting roles ( for which mfg has led , co - managed and / or served as selling group member ) have included more than $ 625 billion ( notional value ) in new debt and preferred shares issued by fortune corporations , as well as debt issued by various municipalities and us government agencies .\nthe entire mischler financial group team extends a special holiday salute to all the men and women currently serving in the us military , those who have served , those injured in the line of duty , and to the family members of those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice to protect all of us .\n\u201cthey do their job very well , \u201d said hans walsh , chief compliance officer with bernzott capital advisors , a camarillo - based money manager that has used mischler financial group to execute trades for several years . \u201cif they weren\u2019t good at what they did , regardless of their designation , we wouldn\u2019t use them . \u201d\ntoday the ig dollar dcm continued rocking and rolling following its fomc hiatus yesterday hosting 10 issuers across 18 tranches totaling $ 12 . 35b . the ssa space was quiet . today\u2019s largest deal was unitedhealth group\u2019s $ 4b 5 - part but the deal - of - the - day belongs to general motors financial co . inc . you know why right ? that\u2019s right\u2026\u2026\u2026because mischler financial , the nation\u2019s oldest sdvbe was involved .\nmarketsmuse fixed income fix is courtesy of extract from mischler financial group mar 17 desk notes aka \u201cquigley\u2019s corner\u201d and authored by ron quigley , managing director and head of fixed income syndicate for this boutique brokerdealer owned and operated by service - disabled veterans and recipient of wall street letter\u2019s 2015 award for best research / broker dealer .\nstated dean chamberlain , ceo of mischler financial group ,\nwe ' re honored to be named by the new york federal reserve to participate in this new program . this is a great tribute to our firm ' s capabilities and provides an important opportunity for our institutional clients who are active in the mbs marketplace .\nmischler financial group , inc . , the institutional brokerage and investment banking boutique and the securities industry\u2019s oldest firm owned and operated by service - disabled veterans , presented a check last week to semper fi fund in the amount of $ 20 , 000 as a follow - on to the firm\u2019s previously announced \u201cmemorial day month\u201d pledge .\nmore to the core of our shared ethos here at mischler financial group , inc . , our great nation\u2019s oldest service disabled veteran broker dealer , are some more specifics about the wonderful initiatives taken by general motors to help our men and women in uniform \u2013 those that are prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for us all .\nmarketsmuse fixed income update profiles apple inc latest bond issuance courtesy of late afternoon desk notes distributed to institutional clients of deal co - manager mischler financial group , the financial industry\u2019s oldest and arguably largest boutique finra member firm that is owned and operated by service - disabled veterans . marketsmuse editors are compelled to add at the outset : the term \u201cservice - disabled\u201d is a terrible misnomer that the us dept of defense should consider changing .\ntoday released its 2017 financial review annual report of the investor - owned electric utility industry that always provides a great recap of the financial performance and strategic direction of investor - owned utilities for the year .\nthe offering is being made through an underwriting group led by deutsche bank securities , goldman , sachs & co . , ubs investment bank and baird , who are acting as joint book - running managers for the offering . additional book - running managers are barclays , rbc capital markets , suntrust robinson humphrey and william blair . ing , hsbc , natixis , smbc nikko and mischler financial group , inc . are acting as co - managers for the offering .\ntoday\u2019s ig primary & secondary market talking points \u2013 mischler secures another friday print this time for moody\u2019s corp .\nveteran - owned broker - dealer mischler financial group offers a broad range of financial solutions for private and public institutional investors . we serve our us domestic and international clients via corporate headquarters in corona del mar , ca and stamford ct and we maintain regional offices in new york , ny ; boston , ma ; chicago , il ; detroit , mi ; dallas , tx ; red bank , nj ; seattle , wa and oahu , hi .\nover the years , mischler managed to land a number of contracts helping to underwrite deals for major players such as ge capital , fannie mae and bank of america . twitter chose it to be part of the group selling its ipo .\ntoyota financial services ( tfs ) usa announced that vipin gupta has joined the company , assuming the role of group vice president and chief information officer . gupta will lead the company ' s information technology strategy , development and operations to deliver exceptional customer experiences . he will report to mike groff , president and ceo of toyota financial services usa .\ngeneral motors financial co . inc . $ 1bn 5 - year senior notes due 6 / 19 / 2023\navis richards bruce richards crowdrise dean chamberlain donation - based crowdfund marathon asset ceo bruce richards memorial day minority broker - dealer mischler financial service - disabled veterans u . s . military academy at west point vetedchallenge veterans education challenge\nabove is the opening extract from quigley\u2019s corner aka \u201cqc\u201d friday jan 9 2016 edition distributed via email to clients of mischler financial , the investment industry\u2019s oldest and largest minority brokerdealer owned and operated by service - disabled veterans .\nmischler financial group inc . is based in newport beach , california with regional offices in stamford , ct ; chicago , il ; boston , ma ; red bank , nj ; detroit , mi ; dallas , tx ; seattle , wa and las vegas , nv . our corona del mar corporate office is home to our global equities and fixed income trading desk ( s ) , our operations department and our compliance department . our debt capital markets / fixed income syndicate group is based in our stamford , ct location , a mere 30 - minute train ride to the world\u2019s financial market capital .\n# fiscal cliff best research broker - dealer citigroup d & i dean chamberlain debt capital market commentary debt capital markets debt capital markets commentary debt market comment economic data releases fixed income syndicate fomc fomc rate decision glen capelo inc . investment grade corporate debt larry peruzzi lipper report lipper report / fund flows mena minority broker - dealer minority brokerdealer mischler mischler financial mischler financial group mischler market commentary municipal advisor municipal bond offerings municipal debt offerings new issue pipeline peruzzi ' s perch quigley ' s corner richard tilghman rick tilghman ron quigley sdvbe sdvobe service - disabled - veterans service - disabled veteran broker dealer service - disabled veteran owned service - disabled veteran owned broker dealer service - disabled veteran owned brokerdealer service - disabled veteran owned business enterprise service - disabled veteran owned business enterprise ( sdvobe ) veteran - owned broker - dealer\nuse of proceeds : added to the general funds of gm financial and will be available for general corporate purposes .\ntilghman has been in municipal bonds since 1971 . he began his career at first boston corp . in public finance and worked on its trading floor . he has been in munis ever since , having been employed at such firms as greenwich partners , first albany , public resources advisory group , lehman , and ramirez & co . he joined mischler financial in 2014 .\nmany military families across the united states ( and in other countries ) boast a proud tradition of extending their military service legacy down through the generations . at mischler financial group , our senior leaders , including founder / chairman walt mischler and now , chief executive dean chamberlain are intimately familiar with the sometimes bittersweet emotion experienced when our children come of age and make the life - changing decision to embrace a path that requires a commitment that can inevitably put our children in harm\u2019s way .\nwalter mischler never thought heading to the front line of the vietnam war would lead him to a career in finance .\non may 1 , mischler made its annual memorial day month pledge to veterans education challenge , aka @ vetedchallenge , the crowdfund campaign launched on veterans day 2015 and committed to providing veteran educational scholarships with a preference to pell - eligible undergraduate and graduate students . this week , mischler ceo dean chamberlain and mischler financial group founder walt mischler , both graduates of the us military academy at west point , and both certified sdvs who have since risen to the top ranks of the financial industry , announced that the firm has delivered a check in the amount of $ 22 , 000 to the veterans education challenge campaign . the first $ 1million raised before veterans day 2016 will be matched by philanthropists bruce and avis richards . mr . richards is a co - founder of marathon asset management , the $ 13bil aum fund specializing in global credit and fixed income .\nmatthew horan will be based in mischler\u2019s boston office , where the firm\u2019s international equities execution team is overseen by managing director larry peruzzi . mr . barone will operate from mischler\u2019s chicago trading desk and work with the firm\u2019s midwest area institutional clients .\nmischler financial is uniquely - positioned to address the capital markets needs of fortune corporate treasurers , public plan sponsors and institutional investment managers who require the capabilities typical to tier 1 investment banks and the ability to address respective minority goals and mandates . in 2012 , mischler co - managed and / or led more than $ 65 billion in debt capital market underwritings .\nthe new york fed provides a wide range of payment services for financial institutions and the u . s . government .\nadded dean chamberlain , ceo of mischler financial , \u201cwe are very pleased to add pat to our team . having worked with him before , i know that he has a unique skill - set that will further bolster our structured finance capabilities . \u201d\nour team of highly committed and experienced capital market professionals work with our clients to help them meet their investment objectives . we offer more than just superior trade execution ; mischler financial group provides our clients with a variety of tools designed to enhance the investment analysis , decision making and best execution process . towards further addressing the diversity and inclusion ( d & i ) goals and objectives of our constituents , mischler\u2019s profile as a minority broker - dealer owned provides a critical value - add to fortune corporations and public pensions .\nas you all know , mischler financial group , inc . is our great nation\u2019s oldest service disabled veteran broker dealer and as such our veteran give - back initiatives are prolific and lay at the core of our shared ethos here at team mischler . i would appreciate it if you could all take a moment to read about our 2017 veteran\u2019s day month pledge from my ceo dean chamberlain just before my evening sign - off below . it is with great appreciation that mischler financial is able to \u201cgive - back\u201d the fruits of our labor throughout the year and it is all thanks to you the issuers and accounts who elect to do business with us to address the need for best - in - class capital market services and your own internal diversity / veteran procurement initiatives . it means everything to each of us here at mischler and the non - profit organizations we support . thank you all very much ! \u2013rq\nadded chamberlain , \u201cour month of may pledge to the semper fi fund is part and parcel to year - round initiatives and we are very proud to include this highly - esteemed organization to the family of veteran - centric groups that can benefit as we succeed . \u201d mischler financial group also supports fisher house foundation , children of fallen patriots , bob woodruff foundation and other leading veteran - centric organizations .\nadded dean chamberlain , ceo of mischler financial ,\nwe are very pleased to add pat to our team . having worked with him before , i know that he has a unique skill - set that will further bolster our structured finance capabilities .\nthe lead bookrunners in this transaction were minority - owned or women - owned broker dealers , accompanied by citi as a joint lead bookrunner . the firms included : castleoak securities , l . p . , lebenthal & co . , llc , mischler financial group , inc . , samuel a . ramirez & company , inc . , and the williams capital group , l . p . these broker dealers have worked closely with tfs as advocates for diversity and inclusion within the industry through participation in industry events , panel presentations , and previously issued diversity & inclusion bonds .\nmischler hurt his legs and back while on active duty in vietnam . he doesn\u2019t like to talk about the details . lingering effects of his injuries led the military to transfer mischler to a non - combat role , but he wasn\u2019t interested in a desk job .\nmischler was once again proud and honored to serve as an active co - manager on today\u2019s behemoth at & t 7 - part .\nthe deal drill down of today\u2019s moody\u2019s corp . transaction on which mischler served as an active 3 . 00 % co - manager .\neach took a stand by protesting the \u2018equivocal\u2019 comments made by president trump in his first response to the domestic terrorism acts in charlottesville , which were advanced by self - proclaimed alt - right and white supremacist neo - nazis . mischler financial group stands with every corporate executive ( and every duly - elected or duly - appointed government official ) who stays true to genuinely right - minded beliefs and applauds their respective organization\u2019s dedication to\nthe firm , which won\u2019t discuss its revenues or income , also has expanded its services to capital - markets underwriting . that means when large corporations want to raise capital by selling bonds , mischler financial group is brought in to distribute those bonds to its clients . in the past year , the firm has helped underwrite multibillion - dollar offerings from major names such as ge capital corp . , fannie mae and bank of america corp .\nduring the past two years alone and working as a complement to fortune issuers\u2019 lead investment banks , mischler has managed , co - managed and / or served as an integral selling group member for more than 500 capital market transactions , representing approximately $ 500bil in primary debt and equity capital market underwritings .\nbut mischler says it never would have been possible if not for his time in battle \u2013 and the injuries he sustained in the service .\nand mischler is currently hiring . it ' s looking for a senior municipal finance banker and interviewing a former marine with two purple hearts .\nthe entire mischler financial group\u200b family extends our sincere condolences to our managing director & head of municipal finance , rick tilghman , jr . and his family . rick\u2019s dad , richard tilghman , sr . , passed away in late february at the age of 96 . a widely - regarded fixture in the state of pennsylvania senate , richard tilghman , sr . was a decorated war hero who went on to serve pennsylvania citizens for more than 30 years .\nmischler financial is very happy to announce that it was invited to serve as an active 0 . 50 % active co - manager on today\u2019s $ 1 b 3 - year 3 ( a ) 2 exempt senior unsecured notes new issue for goldman sachs bank usa . this represents the issuer\u2019s inaugural debt transaction ( ipo ) and as a result , it\u2019s also mischler\u2019s first co - manager role for this new gs bank usa entity .\nchamberlain had known mischler for years by that point , and as the two talked about chamberlain\u2019s new firm , they decided instead to join forces .\nas it pertains specifically to mischler financial\u2019s service - disabled veteran certification , moody\u2019s veteran employee resource group or \u201cerg\u201d was created to recognize and support veterans , active duty military personnel and military families both at moody\u2019s and in its communities . members primarily focus on outreach efforts , including workforce integration and raising awareness around issues that impact veterans . moody\u2019s is a global partner with vows or veterans on wall street , diversity best practices , and columbia university military veterans program .\nthe governance & culture reform hub is designed to foster discussion about corporate governance and the reform of culture and behavior in the financial services industry .\n\u00b7 trump financial , healthcare , tax and infrastructure reform challenges & consensus gop support to pass legislation questioned ; mueller expanding fbi probe into trump .\n\u2026\u2026\u2026and here\u2019s a snap shot of today\u2019s final general motors financial co . inc . book size and oversubscription rate \u2013 the measure of investor demand :\nfor more information about the company ' s support of financial literacy , after - school programs , and other community initiatives , please visit urltoken .\nthe center for microeconomic data offers analysis and data exploring individual - level financial and nonfinancial economic conditions , expectations , and behavior in the united states .\nthe new york fed has been working with tri - party repo market participants to make changes to improve the resiliency of the market to financial stress .\nquigley\u2019s corner 05 . 16 . 18 \u2013 financial markets rating impact of higher interest rates : trading at the corner of wall street & hollywood blvd .\nour public finance group provides municipal and not - for - profit issuers with in - depth investment banking services , new issue underwriting and national sales distribution . we are currently seeking a\nrobert karr joined mfg in 2011 , to head the firm\u2019s capital markets group . he previously worked at bank of america securities and at prudential securities , where he ran structured finance .\nwalter mischler , mfg\u2019s founder and chairman , and dean chamberlain , its chief executive officer , are both graduates of the u . s . military academy .\none such recipient of richards\u2019 outreach included dean chamberlain , the chief executive of mischler financial group , the securities industry\u2019s oldest investment bank owned and operated by service - disabled veterans and a firm widely - known for underwriting philanthropic causes that benefit military veterans and their families . stated chamberlain , \u201ci\u2019ve known bruce for nearly twenty five years and i commend his philanthropic leadership . i wholeheartedly endorse and have already made my contribution to the vetedchallenge crowdfund campaign and i will encourage others to follow suit . \u201d\nmischler financial\u2019s vp of capital markets robert maclean ( usma \u201902 ) , who served seven years as a us army ranger and is a two - time recipient of the bronze star , served as a member of this year\u2019s lead the way fund host committee . maclean shared that honor with a short list of military veterans who have since forged a path on wall street at firms that include among others , goldman sachs , jpmorgan , ubs , credit suisse , barclays , and fortress investment group .\nmischler financial group , inc . is a federally - certified service - disabled veterans business enterprise ( sdvosb ) . we provide capital markets services across primary debt and equity markets , secondary market agency - only execution within the global equities and fixed income markets , and asset management for liquid and alternative investment strategies . clients of the firm include leading institutional investment managers , fortune corporate treasurers and municipal officials , public plan sponsors , endowments , and foundations . the firm\u2019s website is located at urltoken .\nguest contributor and fixed income markets muse ron quigley , managing director of fixed income syndicate for diversity firm mischler financial group offers a glass of insight to the likely timing of the abbib acquisition of sabln ( anheuserbusch proposed takeover of brewer sab miller ) . below commentary is an extract from 15 october edition of quigley\u2019s corner , the nom de guerre of daily debt market commentary distributed to fortune 100 corporate treasurers , leading investment management firms , and the top fixed income deal bookrunners on wall street .\nto illustrate our presence within the debt capital markets space : since 2014 alone , mischler has led , co - managed and / or served as selling group member for more than $ 600 billion ( notional value ) in new debt and preferred shares issued by fortune corporations , as well as debt issued by various municipalities and us government agencies .\ntradeweb ' s online community offers news and insight on key issues in fixed income and derivatives from the center of some of the world\u2019s largest financial markets .\ncontributions to veterans education challenge will go towards veteran scholarship awards that go beyond the provisions of the gi bill and will be based on financial need with a priority and preference to pell - eligible undergraduate and graduate students . veterans will be eligible to renew awards based on financial need and standing with their universities .\ntoyota financial services ( tfs ) completes largest ever corporate diversity & inclusion bond offering ; new offering of $ 1 . 25 billion promotes diversity on wall street\nten of the firm\u2019s 50 employees are veterans , including both mischler and chief executive dean chamberlain , a former paratrooper who sustained shoulder injuries jumping out of airplanes .\nmarketsmuse editorial team is proud to be the first media outlet to profile sept 27 boston # soldierride , a cycling - for - dollars event that raised more than $ 100k for wounded warriors . we extend a special commendation to fidelity investment pm fergus shiel ( pictured on left ) and mischler financial group\u2019s head of equities joe digiammo ( pictured on right ) for being among the 300 athletes who turned out for this fund raising event on behalf of service - disabled veterans who have served with honor and distinction .\nlarry peruzzi is a 20 yr global trading markets veteran and brings a unique perspective to global equities market commentary via mischler financial group , the securities industry\u2019s oldest minority broker - dealer owned and operated by service - disabled veterans . larry\u2019s experience and best execution perspective stems from his sitting on \u2018both sides of the aisle . \u2019 for more than half of larry\u2019s career , he ran buy - side trading desks for standish mellon and thereafter , the boston company . in both of those roles , larry was responsible for implementing and managing international equities trade execution . larry\u2019s perspectives are frequently cited by the leading financial news publishers , including the wall street journal , bloomberg lp and reuters\nmischler is the oldest broker - dealer with a service - disabled veteran - owned business designation and the only one certified by the u . s . department of veterans affairs . the newport beach , calif . - based firm was founded more than 20 years ago by walt mischler , a marine injured in the vietnam war ."]}
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iafei in s\u00e3o paulo , brazil on 27 - 29 september 2017 at hotel unique .\nfinmaps is the world\u2019s largest financial network , which consists of a directory of financial services , financial media network and financial social network .\ndr . conchita l . manabat is the president of development center for finance and is a member of the consultative advisory group for the international ethics standards board for accountants and the international auditing and assurance standards board representing the asian financial executives institutes . she is a past chair of the international association of financial executives institutes where she now serves as chair of its advisory council .\nfinancial executives international is a network of 10 , 000 + best - in - business financial professionals with more than 65 chapters globally .\nfinancial executives international connects senior - level financial executives by defining the profession , exchanging ideas about best practices , educating members and others and working with the government to improve the general economy .\nhe is editor of the refereed academic journal financial services review . he is a member of the editorial board of several scholarly journals , a board member of financial executives international and a member of the national association of corporate directors . he is a past president of the academy of financial services , financial executives international ( central florida ) and the academy of business education .\na top executive of the investment banking arm of henry sy - led bdo unibank inc . has been elected vice chairman of the international association of financial executive institutes ( iafei ) .\nthe international association of financial executives institutes ( iafei ) represents more than 20 member countries and the world\u2019s leading cfos . saiba has been a member institute since 2015 and is the first south african cfo organisation that has been awarded membership .\nregional committees of the ima now in existence shall be elevated to regional mmos . these consist of : the european mycological association , the african mycological association , the asian mycological association , the australasian mycological association , the latin american mycological association and the north american mycological association .\nthe association shall be called the international mycological association ( ima ) . the ima is the section for general mycology of the international union of biological societies .\nthe vietnam chief finance officers club ( vcfo club ) , the international association of financial executives institutes ( iafei ) , the japan association of chief finance officers ( jacfo ) and the association of chartered certified accountants ( acca ) co - hosted the vietnam cfo forum 2015 / iafei asian day with the theme , \u201cfinancial management faces current currency context\u201d at the sheraton saigon in ho chi minh city on november 24 , 2015 .\nthe ima currently includes six regional mycological associations as ima members : the african mycological association , the asian mycological association , the australasian mycological association , the european mycological association , the latin american mycological association , and the north american mycological association . see chapter 19 for additional discussion of these affiliates .\nahead of the congress , the international association of financial executives institutes ( iafei ) is making an investment of r500 000 ( us $ 35 000 ) towards africa\u2019s next top 100 cfos , by giving the best 100 nominated african finance professionals the opportunity to attend the congress as guests of iafei .\non november 6 , 2000 , with a name and philosophy change , we became financial executives international ( fei ) and opened membership to financial executives from around the world . fei proactively helped design the cfo act , and has a history of supporting legislation that enhances the business climate .\ninternational association of financial executives institutes ( iafei ) brings together more than 15 000 chief financial officers ( cfo ) of the major companies worldwide . the composition of iafei includes national professional financial associations from 20 countries of europe , asia , the middle east , north and south america . the iafei members are heads of finance units of such companies as mercedes , bmw , sony , hitachi , fiat , ferrari , eni , mitsubishi , associazione calcio \u201cmilan\u201d .\nis the pre - eminent professional organisation for europe\u2019s leading finance executives , cfos , finance directors and corporate controllers . through its network of associated organisations , effei reaches more than 25 . 000 financial executives across europe .\nfei strives to be recognized globally as the leading organization for senior - level financial executives . since 1931 , fei has been connecting members through :\ndevelop and promote initiatives / programs for member institutes and other allied international organizations for the continuing professional development of their respective members on international treasury . the initiatives include promoting and sharing best practices in treasury management and such other related undertakings that are of value proposition to the members of member institutes of iafei .\ninternational mycological association ; record of business meetings and general assembly convened during the third international mycological congress . tokyo , 28 august \u2013 3 september 1983\nrecipients of fei ' s financial executive of the year award discuss how the role of the senior - level financial executive has changed over their career .\nthe organizing committee of the 47th iafei world congress has prepared a program of interest to global finance executives .\nthe brazilian congress of financial executives ( conef ) will take place at the same time and venue as the world congress . this annual event brings together all 12 chapters of ibef .\nfounded in 1969 , iafei is a non - profit , non - political society of financial executives around the globe based in switzerland , with its secretariat located in the philippines .\nassociation for risk management and insurance company ( amrae ) formation is a subsidiary of amrae , the professional association of baseline risk trades . for 20 years , amrae has assisted private and public organizations in achieving their strategic and operational objectives , enabling them to improve their performance and manage their risks . the amrae formation trains executives and managers on topics in risk management and financial risk transfer , and through its partnership with the institutes , offers an international diploma for the associate in risk management ( arm\u2122 ) program .\nthe ima nomenclature secretariat was disbanded and its responsibilities transferred to the special committee on fungi of the international association for plant taxonomy .\nitem 4 . it is requested that international funding agencies support international centers of excellence in fungal identification .\nthe significance of the international union of biological sciences ( iubs , the highest biological echelon within the international scientific hierarchy ) was not lost on the original ima executive committee . biological aspects of international policy , international activity and cooperation , and international funding were all involved .\nthe trustees of the financial accounting foundation have reappointed robert h herz as chairman of the us financial accounting standards board for a second five - year term that begins 1 july 2007 .\nconsidered the global network event for cfos , the congress will be hosted this year by the brazilian financial executives institute of s\u00e3o paulo ( ibef sp ) . for two days , finance leaders from 20 iafei member institutes in america , asia , europe , africa and middle east will discuss current issues driving or influencing latin america and the world .\nmembership in the ima is open to all full congress registrants of the most recent international mycological congress until the following congress , and to mmos , that is , national , regional or international organizations , associations or other groups having mycological interests . the individual members of mmos of the ima are also members of the ima . established regional mmos include the european mycological association , the african mycological association , the asian mycological association , the australasian mycological association , the latin american mycological association and a north american mycological association . proposals for additional executive regional mmos may be proposed to the executive committee for nomination by the executive committee for ratification by the ga .\nthomas e jones was appointed as a member and vice chairman of the iasb in january 2001 . he has nearly 40 years of experience in various aspects of international financial reporting . he qualified as a chartered accountant in the united kingdom while working with peat marwick mitchell . by 1980 , he had held various senior financial positions in brussels and in italy . in those positions , he had responsibility for financial reporting in various european countries including belgium , france , greece , italy and portugal . from 1980 , he was with citicorp , which operates in over 100 countries , first as chief accounting officer and then as principal financial officer . before joining the iasb he served successively as a vice - chairman and member of the executive committee of the iasc board ( 1998 - 2000 ) and as chairman ( 2000 - 1 ) . from 1995 to 2001 he was an iasc board member representing the international association of financial executives institutes . he also served as a trustee of the financial accounting foundation , which oversees the activities of the us financial accounting standards board ( fasb ) , as chairman of the financial executive institute ' s corporate reporting committee , and as a member of the fasb ' s emerging issues task force .\nthe foundation argument of the international mycological association in 1971 was simple but firm . it has remained essentially unchanged to date . specifically : \u201cthe object of the ima is the encouragement of mycology in all its branches , particularly international aspects , by promoting international mycological congresses and by liaison with other international bodies having mycological interests . \u201d\njohannesburg , ( caj news ) \u2013 more than 300 national and international chief financial officers ( cfos ) , financial managers and business accountants from around the world will convene in cape town , south africa to discuss prevailing economic issues .\nthat an international mycological association ( ima ) be formed with the object of encouraging mycology in all its branches , in particular internationally by promoting mycological congresses and by liaison with other international bodies having mycological interests .\nthe ictf formal statement of identity reads : a joint commission of the mycology division of the international union of microbiological societies ( iums ) and of the international mycological association ( ima ; section for general mycology of the international union of biological sciences ( iubs ) ) , where the iums and iubs are the primary biological components of the international council for sciences ( icsu ) . ( urltoken )\non experimentation and real options in financial regulation . financial regulators have recently faced enhanced judicial scrutiny of their cost - benefit analysis ( cba ) in advance of significant reforms . a word from an expert .\nresolution 1 , that these continuing concerns [ voiced at imc - 2 and outlined above ] form the basis of renewed approaches for programmatic and financial support by the international mycological association , the international association for lichenology , and other affiliated organizations of the ima , and further , as appropriate , by organizations such as the international union of biological sciences , the international union of microbiological societies , the united nations educational , scientific and cultural organization , the united nations food and agriculture organization , the united nations environment programme , and the world health organization .\nindependent insurance agents & brokers of america ( iiaba ) in 1999 , the iiaba\u2014the largest national association of its kind\u2014and iiaba state associations partnered with the institutes to revise the iiaba ' s accredited customer service representative ( acsr ) designation program and to develop its national examinations . the institutes develop both the study materials and examinations for three of the four program modules . iiaba state association staff proctor the exams ; the institutes grade them . iiaba has conferred more than 13 , 000 acsr designations on agency customer service representatives and other agency personnel over the past 11 years , making it one of the largest csr training program in the country . learn more about the acsr program . acsr program forms for iiaba state education directors .\nthe international public sector accounting standards board develops standards , guidance , and resources for use by public sector entities around the world for preparation of general purpose financial statements .\nas regional groups came together they tended to call themselves some variation of \u201ccommittee for the development of mycology in . . . \u201d the ima executive committee at imc - 4 ( regensburg 1990 ) approved a simplified naming format that would not appear to limit the scope of the regional groups : \u201cima committee for [ region name ] . \u201d still later the ima executive usage in the revised ima statutes revision for imc - 9 ( edinburgh ) has become \u201c [ region name ] mycological association . \u201d the ima currently includes six regional mycological associations as ima members : the african mycological association , the asian mycological association , the australasian mycological association , the european mycological association , the latin american mycological association , and the north american mycological association .\nextraordinary portions of the program included congress general lectures ; meetings of the international mycological association and of its nomenclature committee ; and continuous special exhibits centered on mycological art , history , films , and microscopy .\nas resolution 3 , recognizing the advantages of closer liaison between the international mycological association ( ima ) and the international union of microbiological societies\u2019 division of mycology , this congress agrees to an exchange of observers at executive meetings , to their working together whenever appropriate , and in particular invites the iums division of mycology to participate in the fourth international mycological congress .\nthe cairns hinterland lichen foray offered three days of field work in wet forest , rainforest , woodlands , and urban settings . this field trip was a major event for members of the international association of lichenologists .\nthat international scientific organizations consider allocating significant financial support to projects designed to strengthen mycological training , research , and service in countries and regions where such activities now are inadequate .\nthe southern african institute for business accountants ( saiba ) will host the 46th iafei world congress for chief financial officers ( cfos ) in cape town from 9 \u2013 11 november 2016 . the annual congress is organised by a host member institute , and financial executives from across the world debate and exchange ideas . this year the congress will focus on africa driving global change .\nthe nomenclature secretariat defined its duty in terms of liaison between ima subcommittees and the special committees of the international association for plant taxonomy ( iapt ) , which are conduits to the nomenclature section of international botanical congresses and the international code of botanical nomenclature ( icbn ) . discussions at exeter had identified at least five areas in the governing icbn that were of special mycological concern .\nmembers of the group for europe met during imc - 4 ( regensburg 1990 ) to discuss revision of its committee statutes . eventually a formal european mycological association took over the functions of the congress of european mycologists , and its new constitution became effective . the governing committee of the ema serves as the committee for fungi in europe within the international mycological association .\nthe activities of iafei aims to create uniform and effective financial systems and regulations in the framework of international cooperation , promotion of ethical standards in the practice of corporate finance management , establishment and development of international relations within the professional community . interaction within iafei allows the representatives of different countries to exchange experience in financial management , get acquainted with the best practices , bring closer the positions on topical issues , and strengthen business relations worldwide .\nfintech finance works with prominent executives in the industry to provide key decision - makers globally within the foremost financial services organizations with consistent and accurate intelligence on emerging trends , breakthrough technologies and stimulating developments , helping them to make informed decisions . at fintech finance , we produce monthly video episodes looking at range of topics within financial services , as well as attending some of the most prominent events within the sector .\nthe object of the ima , a non - profit making organisation , is the encouragement of mycology in all its branches , particularly international aspects such as the promoting of international mycological congresses , representing mycological interests at an international level , and encouraging liaison with all national and international bodies which have mycological interests .\ninterim reports by president blackwell emphasized the ongoing status of the international mycological association as the section for general mycology of the international union of biological sciences ( iubs ) and thus as a primary component of the international council of scientific unions ( icsu ) . this prefaced a reiterative agenda item that has defied solution , namely , agreement to avoid conflicting congress schedules for ima and the mycology section of the international union of microbiological sciences . as usual , no agreement was reached , and ima reaffirmed its established four - year cycle for international mycological congresses .\nimc - 5 was notable for the large number of meetings scheduled for committees , organizations , and other working groups with mycological agenda . the international association of lichenologists held dinner and business meetings . several ima regional committees convened , specifically the committees for africa , asia , europe , and latin america . the special committee on fungi of the international association for plant taxonomy met , as did the newly adherent international commission on taxonomy of fungi . sessions were held for editors of publications focused on experimental mycology / mycological research .\nthe object of the ima , a non - profit - making organization , is the encouragement of mycology in all its branches , particularly international aspects , by promoting international mycological congresses and by liaison with other international bodies having mycological interests .\nloma founded in 1924 , loma is an international association through which more than 1 , 200 insurance and financial services companies from more than 80 countries engage in research and educational activities to improve company operations . the institutes partnered with loma in 2003 to offer a property - casualty track in loma\u2019s associate , customer service ( acs ) designation program . the acs program combines technical insurance courses from the institutes with comprehensive customer service education from loma\u2019s acs 100 course . loma confers the acs designation . click here for more information about the acs program . nearly 65 , 000 financial services professionals around the world have earned the acs designation , which was developed in 1991 . the acs curriculum is available in english , french , spanish and chinese . approximately 250 students have earned the acs designation under the p & c track since the fall of 2003 .\npresident schumacher announced the establishment and content of an ima website : urltoken ( later revised to urltoken ) . he reported that the ima had provided funding for congresses of the african mycological association and the latin american mycological association as well as seed money for early organization needs of the imc - 8 ( cairns ) . an application to join the ima as a regional associate had been received from the european mycological association .\ninternational compliance association is a professional organisation dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in compliance , anti - money laundering and financial crime prevention . ica offers internationally recognised professional qualifications that help improve knowledge , enhance skills and minimise risk for firms . for novice and experienced practitioners alike , ica certificate and diploma programmes are a benchmark of competence and excellence . urltoken\nthe final plenary session , as the terminating function of the imc - 1 and the founding occasion of the international mycological association , was chaired by president ingold . the main business of the session was presentation of a set of resolutions , all of which were passed by congress vote .\nprofessor sparrow introduced emory g . simmons , chairman of the executive committee , who proceeded to introduce other members of the platform party and of the executive committee . the platform party included professor c . j . alexopoulos , president of the international mycological association ; dr . teuvo ahti , president of the international association for lichenology ; prof . ralph emerson and dr . oswaldo fidalgo , executive vice - presidents of imc - 2 ; and professor john webster , honorary vice - president of the congress .\nto gather anti - corruption experts and invites to conform their own committee and have representation and autonomy within their financial associations .\nescp europe\u2019s executive mba continues its rise in the financial times\u2019 annual ranking , the most prestigious of its kind , rising to 12th worldwide .\nthe subscriptions of an individual member shall be 1 unit and that of an affiliated association shall be 0 . 02 units multiplied by the total number of members in the affiliated association . the value of the unit is fixed by the general assembly on the recommendation of the executive committee , subject to ratification as in 3 . 1 .\nkeeping busy executives up to date with reports on the latest it trends , presenting views from expert analysts and solution providers ; em360\u00b0 offers specialist coverage making it the comprehensive guide for all aspects of organisational it . with an established medium for editorial and online resources , we serve a global audience of c - level executives , management and it practitioners , informing them of the latest developments in their industries .\nproceedings of the second international mycological congress ( see e . g . simmons in references )\nimc - 2 president sparrow expressed his thanks to the international mycological association for their role in sponsoring the congress and transmitted the imc - 2 resolutions to the new president of the ima , professor c . v . subramanian .\nan affiliated association two years in arrears , or an individual member who has not paid the subscription due within two years of an international mycological congress , shall , on notice having been given by the treasurer , be disaffiliated .\niafei partners with duke university ' s fuqua school of business and cfo magazine to conduct the global business outlook which surveys cfos of companies , including iafei institutes ' members , and subscribers of cfo magazine around the world every march , june , september and december .\nmr kabureck served as the chief accounting officer for xerox corporation from 2001 ( and from 2003 also as a corporate vice president ) . prior to joining xerox in 1985 , mr kabureck spent ten years working with one of the international audit firms . he is also an active member of financial executives international ( fei ) and has served on a range of other advisory boards , including to the public company accounting oversight board ( pcaob ) and the us financial accounting standards board ( fasb ) . mr kabureck earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting from the university of bridgeport , holds a masters of business administration , and is a certified public accountant . his secon term expires 30 june 2022 .\niafei is a non - profit and non - political association founded in 1969 in italy . headquarter is situated in zurich ( switzerland ) .\ncollegiate studies for cpcu the institutes have partnered with select colleges and universities to help strengthen our industry by preparing students for careers in the emerging property - casualty insurance field . the collegiate studies for cpcu program provides qualifying risk management and insurance students an opportunity to waive up to two courses in the cpcu program . students who earn two cpcu course waivers and complete ethics and the cpcu code of professional conduct will also earn the institutes ' collegiate studies for cpcu certificate .\na primary task of the congress would be to establish a professional organization whose main function would be to arrange for future congresses . the proposed organization would be either a federation of mycological societies or an international mycological association with membership undefined by society affiliation .\nthe international auditing and assurance standards board sets high - quality international standards for auditing , assurance , and quality control that strengthen public confidence in the global profession .\nthe first congress of european mycologists organized under the auspices of the european mycological association was held in st . petersburg , russia , 16\u201321 september , 2007 . previously , beginning in 1956 , the european organization had held fourteen congresses . information on this long series of earlier congresses is archived in the home webpage of the european mycological association : urltoken .\nfor more than 40 years , institutional investor forums has delivered unique , exclusive events\u2014highly interactive forums for senior financial executives and investors to hear from global thought leaders and selected solutions providers . each ii forums event brings together leading experts in the investment landscape to assess how the investment objectives of institutions are changing and how investment professionals should evolve with them .\nthe financial executives institute of the philippines ( finex ) hosted the iafei world congress for the 4th time at the makati shangri - la hotel , manila philippines . the congress was well attended with about 300 delegates from finex and 34 foreign delegates from canada , chinese taiwan , france , germany , italy , japan , mexico , russia and vietnam .\nthe objective of the ima , a non - profit making organization , is the encouragement of mycology in all its branches , particularly through the sponsoring of international mycological congresses , the representation of mycological interests at an international level , and encouraging liaison with , and development of national , regional and international bodies which have mycological interests .\npersistence in mutual fund performance ,\ns . michelson and fortin , academy of accounting and financial studies journal . 14 ( 4 ) , 2010 .\nfounded in brussels in 1991 as an international association under belgian law \u2013 aisbl \u2013 , effei is registered in the european transparency register and in the belgian public administration register bce \u2013 banque carrefour des entreprises \u2013 crossroads bank for entreprises .\nthe impact of different ages and race on the social security early retirement decision for married couples ,\nwith docking and fortin , proceedings of the 2013 academy of financial services annual meeting .\napparently the ad hoc committee performed its assigned work , for the 1973 msa council voted to extend an invitation to the international mycological association to hold imc - 2 on the campus of the university of south florida , tampa , florida , during the last two weeks of august 1977 .\n[ proceedings of the ] fifth international mycological congress , vancouver , b . c . , sections a\u2013d\nsome 250 participants attended the forum featuring timely topics affecting the finance executives . the forum opened with a speech from the iafei advisory council chair , dr . conchita l . manabat . the coverage of the forum included \u2013\nprogram . third international mycological congress , tokyo , japan . 1983 . 96 pp .\nabstracts . third international mycological congress , tokyo , japan . 1983 . 727 pp .\nabstracts . fourth international mycological congress , regensburg , germany . 1990 . 361 pp .\nimc - 7 allowed several committees , organizations , and other working groups with mycological agenda to schedule meetings during the congress . most of these were \u201cinvited only\u201d in order to allow for discussion and transaction of ongoing business . groups included executives of the british mycological society and of the mycological society of america ; subcommissions on trichoderma and on fusarium of the international commission on the taxonomy of fungi ; and editorial representatives of mycoscience and of the lichenologist .\n\u0080\u009cthe influence of race on the social security early retirement decision for married couples ,\n\u0080\u009d with docking and fortin , proceedings of the 2012 academy of financial services annual meeting ( abstract ) .\nthat the ima seeks recognition by the international union of biological sciences ( iubs ) as the section of mycology in the division of botany .\n\u201cfrom a business standpoint , this position will further boost bdo\u2019s exposure and awareness in financial management in the face of ever - changing business conditions , \u201d he added .\na permanent nomenclature committee for fungi was installed by the international botanical congress under the auspices of the international association for plant taxonomy . its task is to discuss and vote on proposals concerning conservation / rejection of fungal names , as well as consider proposals to modify the international code of botanical nomenclature with respect to fungal names . this important function confers a degree of stability upon fungal names . correspondence pertaining to this committee and its decisions are to be found on the ima website , urltoken .\nfounded in 1999 , sofgen delivers end - to - end banking it solutions on a variety of banking platforms both in and around core systems to over 150 financial institutions globally . our grc practice provides products and services addressing fraud , operational risk , financial crime risk and regulatory compliance , helping banks with complete solutions .\nroberto f . de ocampo center for financial excellence 1901 , 19 / f , 139 corporate center , valero st . , salcedo village , makati city\nadministration of the funds of the ima is the responsibility of the treasurer , who shall present accounts annually to the executive committee and also to the genera assembly at each international mycological congress . the accounts shall be audited by two auditors nominated by the executive committee but who are not members of that committee or officers of the association .\ninternational association of insurance professionals ( iaip ) the iaip serves its members by providing professional education , an environment in which to build business alliances and the opportunity to make connections with people of differing career paths and levels of experience within the insurance industry . the institutes have partnered with the iaip in support of promoting and developing professional education by making its educational materials available to individual members of the iaip at a discount . members will be required to provide a unique promotional code when placing an order to receive the discount . details of this arrangement and additional benefits of iaip membership can be found on the members section of the iaip website .\nthis newsletter introduction continued with an expectation that the major mycological societies in the world would support the ambitions of ima and would engage in mycological activities across international boundaries . a key hope was that societies and individuals on an international scale would co - operate in the organization of the second international mycological congress .\nthis newsletter introduction continued with an expectation that the major mycological societies in the world would support the ambitions of ima and would engage in mycological activities across international boundaries . a key hope was that societies and individuals on an international scale would co - operate in the organization of a second international mycological congress .\nin brief , proposals were heard at exeter that the ima should establish itself as a subordinate unit within the international association of microbiological societies . the 1971 steering committee devoted extensive attention to the idea , in that the secretary - general of iams had been permitted to hold a session on the subject at exeter . the committee discussion was unrestrained and to the point . affiliation with the iams , as proposed , could not muster a single supporting voice ; the response in fact was totally negative . the steering committee , with its array of international viewpoints , recognized that such an affiliation would be adverse to the basic concept and function of an international mycological association .\na revised version of statutes had been approved by the general assembly of the ima during imc - 4 , regensburg , 3 september 1990 . this revision stressed the financial relationships of sustaining organization members , ordinary organization members , and individual members , with the view that financial support from members , though not burdensome , was essential for successful operation of the increasingly large and complex ima operation .\njohn t . smith was appointed to the iasb in september 2002 as a part - time board member . he became a full - time member on 1 july 2007 . mr smith was a partner in deloitte & touche ( usa ) , serving as national director of accounting policies and standards . mr . smith represented deloitte & touche on the emerging issues task force of the us financial accounting standards board ( fasb ) . he was a member of the fasb ' s derivatives implementation group ( dig ) and financial instruments task force . he also served on the former international accounting standards committee ( iasc ) , international financial reporting interpretations committee ( ifric ) , standing interpretations committee ( sic ) , and as chairman of iasc ' s ias 39 implementation guidance committee . he regularly makes presentations on accounting matters , particularly financial instruments and hedging activities . his term ended on 30 june 2012 .\namaro gomes was appointed to a five - year term as a full - time member of the iasb as of 1 july 2009 . before joining the iasb , mr gomes was head of financial system regulation department of the central bank of brazil . in that capacity , he played a leading role in the adoption of international financial reporting standards in brazil . ( all listed companies and all banks are required to prepare and publish consolidated financial statements in full compliance with ifrss starting in 2010 . ) at the central bank of brazil , mr gomes was responsible for drafting regulatory proposals on such matters as basel ii implementation , money laundering , accounting and auditing , microfinance , and prudential requirements . from 2004 to 2009 , he served on the accounting task force of the basel committee on banking supervision . before joining the central bank , mr gomes was an auditor with one of the international audit firms . he is co - author of a book accounting for financial institutions . his term expires 30 june 2019 .\nin the evening of october 16 , the gala night was held at the rizal ballroom of the shangri - la hotel . during the gala dinner , the newly elected officers of iafei for 2015 were presented . the iafei slogan , \u201cthe premier global society of the financial executives\u201d was launched by chairman luis ortiz - hidalgo . the recognition of past iafei chairpersons was also part of the program where chairman luis gave medals ( specially designed by him ) to thank and acknowledge the selfless dedication of iafei past chairpersons .\nitem 1 . it is recommended strongly that financial support be provided by international sponsoring agencies to allow specialist mycologists to visit tropical countries and other areas that request such expertise , and to hold workshops and demonstrations in their own specialty but under local conditions .\nthe asia institute is a private membership for senior sales executives and business heads of leading global and regional asset managers . members gain exclusive access to asia pacific\u2019s most influential industry players and key clients via targeted regional meetings held throughout the year .\nit may be noted that the world federation for culture collections ( wfcc ) had set an example of multiple affiliation in 1970 when it severed its unitary tie to the international association of microbiological societies and sought broader linkage . the wfcc originally was established in 1962 as a section on culture collections within the iams . the wfcc took its new name in 1970 and then established dual affiliations when it became a multidisciplinary commission of the international union of biological sciences ( iubs ) and a federation within the international union of microbiological societies ( iums ) .\ndarrel scott was formerly cfo of the firstrand banking group , one of the largest financial institutions in south africa . he had responsibility for both statutory and regulatory financial reporting under the basel ii accords and served on various governance , risk , operation and strategic committees of the group . mr scott was also a member of the iasb\u2019s international financial reporting interpretations committee ( ifric ) , a position from which he resigned to become an iasb member , and was formerly a member of the ifrs foundation\u2019s standards advisory council ( sac ) , now called the ifrs advisory council . mr . scott joined the iasb as a board member in october 2010 ; his second term expires 30 june 2020 .\ninternational relations : stanley j . hughes ( canada ) and robert a . shoemaker ( canada )\nthe mission of the institute of certified franchise executives tm ( icfe ) is to enhance the professionalism of franchising by certifying the highest standards of quality training and education . icfe offers a wide range of continuing education programs for professional development . meeting the requirements of the program and completing the course of study leads to the certified franchise executive tm ( cfe ) designation .\nmost of the proposals that were submitted to the congress resolutions committee carried a central theme . this theme emphasized the strengthening of our discipline throughout the world , but especially in those geographic areas where communication , training , and facilities related to mycology are inadequate for modern sustained work and service . with these problems in mind , your committee on resolutions proposes the following statements for approval in this plenary session and for transmittal both to the international mycological association and to the international association for lichenology as well as , where appropriate , to other international scientific organizations whose support is solicited , at a minimum : the international union of biological sciences ; the united nations educational , scientific and cultural organization ; the united nations food and agriculture organization ; the united nations environment programme ; and the world health organization .\nthe congress urges the international mycological association , regional and national societies , and each mycologist to take action to ensure that the importance of fungi ( including lichen - forming fungi and yeasts ) is more widely appreciated in schools and universities , amongst other scientists , and at the political level .\nthis briefing was followed by the sec updates forum held on february 20 , organized by the tax and legal committee and co - sponsored by the management association of the philippines ( map ) featuring securities and exchange commission officials - commissioner antonieta f . ibe and general accountant atty ma . gracia casals - diaz . commissioner ibe spoke on the scope of the sec rules and regulations , accomplishments of sec in 2012 , and key priority areas in 2013 to further improve accountability and governance in financial reporting . atty casals - diaz spoke on new developments in financial reporting regulations , findings and significant issues on audited financial statements . the forum drew enthusiastic attendance from private companies , both listed and non - listed , accounting firms and law firms .\n( mycobank was initiated by cbs but has operated since 2007 under the auspices of the international mycological association ( urltoken ) . ) another novel concept , an electronic dictionary of the fungi , was proposed as a goal , to be hosted freely on the ima website and to be linked to emerging pertinent literature .\nthe nomenclature committee for fungi is a subsidiary of the international botanical congress structure . it is installed under the auspices of the international association for plant taxonomy as the professional mechanism for discussing and voting on mycology proposals related to the international code of botanical nomenclature ( icbn ) . senior mycologists who compose the committee are charged with considering all proposals that involve the status and usage of the names of fungi under the rules of the icbn . their decisions and recommendations may reach formal publication and subsequent action at botanical congresses . current officers are vincent demoulin , chairman , and lorelei norvell , secretary .\nbrazil ' s financial center and the largest city in the americas , s\u00e3o paulo is the latin america capital of trade fairs and events . the megalopolis is latam headquarters for 65 % of fortune 500 companies .\ninitially , following the organization of the international mycological association in 1971 , the ima had been assigned a relatively minor niche as a commission of mycology in the division of botany in iubs in 1973 . the rank held no direct voice in the governance of the iubs , neither voting rights nor direct funding support . the ima executive considered the situation to be most unsatisfactory , actually unacceptable , in terms of ima\u2019s broad representation and activities at both the regional and the international level .\ninstitutional investor memberships are societies of unique groups of executives at investment management firms in the us and europe who come together at roundtable meetings and in small discussion groups to meet each other , to discuss critical industry issues and , in some of the groups , to market their services to major clients .\nrumblings outside the general mycological community began to be heard in this pre - imc - 1 period . plans to create an international entity such as the ima , which would represent all of the numerous branches of mycological activity , were widely known through meetings of the british mycological association , the mycological society of america ( msa ) , and similar regional groups .\nthe closing ceremony began with a report on the congress by secretary - general tubaki . the resolutions committee report was read and approved by the general assembly members . final greetings and expressions of gratitude were added by imc - 3 chairman hiratsuka , vice - chairman iwata , international mycological society president subramanian , international association for lichenology president m . e . hale , and incoming ima president j . webster .\nto promote integrity in business transactions whether private , national or international , or while doing business with local of foreign governments .\nthe 1994\u20131998 inter - congress years were a period of relative stability in actions of the ima officers and executive committee . governing statutes were in a revised version that had been approved in 1990 by the general assembly of the ima during imc - 4 , regensburg . these statutes were notable in provisions related to the financial stability of ima in its international operations .\niafei permanently organizes international financial conferences , meetings and other events , and the iafei world congress is the major of them . the congress is being held since 1969 and , nowadays , it is the world ' s largest platform for communication of top managers of the financial profile . the congress traditionally provides an overview of economic prospects for the upcoming year from the world famous experts . participation in the congress allows its participants to get expert opinions regarding cash flow management and best investment opportunities of the guests of honor , including nobel prize winners , politicians , representatives of the leading banks and companies .\nmembers of the executive committee ( all u . s . a . except as noted ) : henry c . aldrich , howard e . bigelow , frederick i . eilers , clifford w . hesseltine , stanley j . hughes ( canada ) , paul lemke , paul l . lentz , diane wagner merner , clark t . rogerson , emanuel d . rudolph , robert l . shaffer , robert a . shoemaker ( canada ) and , ex officio , constantine j . alexopoulos , president , international mycological association , and teuvo ahti ( finland ) , president , international association for lichenology .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 international federation of accountants . all rights reserved . any person accessing this site agrees to the terms of use and privacy policy .\nitem 3 . to establish a mechanism to explore the possibility of transfer of funds between countries to support identification services and other international mycological activities .\nfor year 2013 and in keeping with demands of the times , we crafted our theme this year as : \u201cfinex @ 45 \u2013 inspiring financial excellence and integrity towards global competitiveness . \u201d as the 41\nthe officers , comprising a president , two vice - presidents ( one vice - president being the chair of the current international mycological congress and the other being the chair of the next international mycological congress ) , a secretary - general and a treasurer .\ninevitably , the pre - ima plans were a subject of discussion among mycologists ( largely of medical orientation ) preceding and at the 1970 congress of the international association of microbiological societies ( iams ) in mexico city . in any case , 23 mycologists at the mexico city assembly met and approved creation of a mycology section within the iams . the approval , however , was only in principle . further organization was to be postponed until the international mycological congress that had been announced for 1971 in exeter .\nfrom its organization in 1977 to the present , the ama regional group for asia has held an extensive series of congresses , symposia , and workshops , with successive changes in chairmen and officers . beginning in 1998 , and continuing , congresses of the asian mycological association have been organized jointly with an international marine and freshwater mycology symposium .\npatrick finnegan was appointed to the iasb as of 1 july 2009 . prior to joining the board , he was director of the financial reporting policy group , cfa institute centre for financial market integrity . in that capacity he led a team at cfa institute responsible for providing user input into the standard - setting activities of the iasb , fasb , and key regulatory bodies . cfa institute is a global , not - for - profit association for investment professionals and has nearly 100 , 000 members . he has also co - ordinated the work of the cfa institute ' s corporate disclosure policy council , which reviews and comments on financial reporting policy initiatives around the world . before joining the cfa institute in 2008 , mr finnegan worked at moody ' s investors service , where he served as a managing director in moody ' s corporate finance group and as a senior analyst in moody ' s financial institutions group . he was reappointed for a second term in july 2014 but retired early in june 2016 .\nchiba , japan 2\u20136 july ( in conjunction with the asian international mycological congress \u201896 ( aimc \u201896 ) .\nproceedings of the 8th international mycological congress , cairns , australia , 20\u201325 . 8 . 2006 ( see meyer & pearce 2006 )\nproceedings of the second international mycological congress . university of south florida , tampa , florida , u . s . a . , 27 august\u20133 september 1977\nthe term of office of each officer terminates at the close of an international mycological congress , with the exception of the secretary - general and treasurer who may be re - elected without restriction .\nthe congress aims to provide practical knowledge , tactical information and networking opportunities for cfos and other senior finance executives . interested delegates can register for the congress by visiting urltoken . the congress is presented in partnership with cima and the unisa graduate school of business leadership ( sbl ) ."]}
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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 . ( cspc )\npeg perego spa .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( 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 - 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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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call to arms out on garuda / armada music\nnoisecontrollers no se qued\u00f3 atr\u00e1s y experiment\u00f3 sin dejar de lado la escena hardstyle , realizando una producci\u00f3n dubstep de su track only you a trav\u00e9s del sello mainstage music el cual caus\u00f3 revuelo teniendo una muy buena recepci\u00f3n por parte del p\u00fablico .\ntodos sabemos que headhunterz dej\u00f3 la escena hardstyle hace mucho tiempo ( y al parecer progresivamente est\u00e1 volviendo ) . sin embargo , fue el primer ejemplo en llegar a mainstage music a trav\u00e9s de su track junto a w & w llamado shockers .\narmin van buuren feat . trevor guthrie - this is what it feels like ( official music video )\nreview : erick morillo feat . eli & fur - thunder & lightning out on subliminal / armada music\nmainstage music prodigy maurice west is back with another big festival anthem . armed with a hooking melody and a drop that guarantees plenty of hands - in - the - air action , ' robots in love ' will hit the crowd roaring in no time .\nresetting mainstage preferences doesn ' t affect your project files , presets , or patches . however , you do lose any custom preference settings you might have made .\none of the most awaited tracks is finally out and will do big damage on big room trance and progressive house mainstage sets . the beloved and extremely successful dutch dj & producer\nfollow the recommendations below in the order in which they ' re listed until you ' ve isolated or fixed your issue . before proceeding , make sure to back up the mainstage application .\nopen mainstage in another user account on your mac . logging in as another user can help you figure out if unexpected behavior is related to a specific user ' s settings or files .\nmark sixma inevitably caught the dance music bug growing up in now - famous breda , the dutch city that produced ti\u00ebsto , hardwell , and more . after mastering the art of djing in his teenage years , mark decided to try his hand at making his own music to play live .\nwhenever dance music lovers stumble on the wondrous world of chicane for the first time and every moment thereafter , they know they ' . . .\nsometimes an incompatible or malfunctioning external audio interface can cause issues with mainstage . if you ' re using an external audio interface , try using the built - in audio on your mac instead of the interface .\nnever failing to hit you up with a sound that\u2019s both massive and of consistent quality , mainstage music lets you relive the smashing cuts you\u2019ve heard at main stages all around the world . with powerful tunes from the likes of tritonal , qulinez , \u00f8rjan nilsen , and main men w & w ; , there\u2019s lots of fist - pumping to go around .\nelectronic music dj & producer from echt , the netherlands . born : 11 - 12 - 1992 contact info : e - mail : husmanofficial @ urltoken\nsince then mark has gone on to release on some of the biggest labels in dance music , including but not limited to : armada , black hole , spinnin\u2019 , high contrast and flashover . also on his list of achievements is the mix compilation worldwide trance sounds vol . 6 on armada music .\nhoy , entrando al mes de octubre , mainstage music nos sorprende con un nuevo track que corresponde a los grandes de bass modulator llamado let it move ya . un track bastante fresco , hard house si le quiere llamar as\u00ed o como sea , simplemente est\u00e1 muy genial y que mejor que los artistas est\u00e9n expandiendo su m\u00fasica , expandiendo la escena y sobretodo contagi\u00e1ndonos con sonidos provenientes del hardstyle .\nas ever , you are one of many dutch acts on the lineup . why do you think there are so many global dance music stars from the netherlands ?\nafter \u2018voltage\u2019 and \u2018dragon\u2019 its time to release \u2018ends of time\u2019 which has been a fan favorite ever since the first play at ultra music festival in miami last year .\nmake sure you ' re using the latest version of mainstage 3 . choose apple menu ( \uf8ff ) > app store , then click updates in the toolbar . if an update is available , click the update button to download and install it .\nin 2013 , mark sixma made his debut on w & w\u2019s fast - rising label \u2018mainstage music\u2019 with his epic smash \u2018requiem\u2019 . this fought off competition to hit the beatport trance chart at # 1 , beating the likes of world number one dj and producer armin van buuren , whilst also holding the # 1 slot on major digital download sites audiojelly and trackitdown , achieving a unique hat - trick of chart - topping positions !\nas america\u2019s most international dance music festival - and the first on the world\u2019s festival season calendar - ultra music festival has the power to make a career . just ask krewella or martin garrix , both of whom hit the mainstage big time after paying their dues on smaller stages at earlier times last year . below are the 10 artists to watch at this year\u2019s ultra , which begins today ( march 28 ) . they are likely to bounce their way up to the big show in a year or two . for now , you ' ve got to arrive early , but all of them are worth risking a sunburn for .\nfollowing up singles such as \u2018the one\u2019 , \u2018arcade\u2019 ( with dimitri vegas & like mike ) and \u2018how many\u2019 plus their respective music videos , w & w have added another chapter to their animated music video saga . for new single \u2018long way down\u2019 , the dutch duo have gone superhero mode alongside darren styles and artist giin to chalk up yet another head - turning audiovisual combo .\nw & w released their debut album \u2018impact\u2019 , and shortly thereafter began their dominance of dj mag\u2019s top 100 , snagging the # 36 position . the first release on mainstage music was w & w\u2019s single \u2018shotgun\u2019 , which was heavily supported by djs like armin van buuren , hardwell , dash berlin , ferry corsten and many others . \u2018shotgun\u2019 was the follow - up single to w & w\u2019s \u2018invasion\u2019 , the official anthem for armin van buuren\u2019s a state of trance 550 world tour .\nrecording both as parliament and funkadelic , george clinton revolutionized r & b during the \u201970s , twisting soul music into funk by adding influences from several late - \u201960s acid heroes : jimi hendrix , frank zappa , and sly stone . the parliament / funkadelicmachine ruled black music during the \u201970s , capturing over 40 r & b hit singles ( including three number ones ) and recording three platinum albums .\nw & w , who\u2019ve released their debut album \u2018impact\u2019 last year and taken charge of dj mag\u2019s top 100 # 36 position , now become label - owners . the first release of mainstage music is w & w\u2019s new single \u2018shotgun\u2019 , which already got the support of dj\u2019s armin van buuren , hardwell , dash berlin , ferry corsten and many others . \u2018shotgun\u2019 is the follow - up single to w & w\u2019s \u2018invasion\u2019 , the official anthem to armin van buuren\u2019s a state of trance 550 world tour .\nharboring a hint of nostalgia that boils down to the original\u2019s eurodance roots , \u2018god is a girl\u2019 sees w & w and groove coverage pull out all the stops for a peerless mainstage smash . bringing the original\u2019s timeless sound to today in dancefloor - wrecking form , they have clearly found another way to make the crowd go crazy .\nbefore he turned 22 , michael brun was remixing for the likes of calvin harris , armin van buuren and even alicia keys . he released his first ep , \u201cgravity , \u201d last fall on dirty south\u2019s phazing records and makes his ultra debut this weekend . his sound is big , melodic , mainstage - ready and worth arriving early for .\nif you ' re using an external audio interface , midi interface , storage system , or plug - in not made by apple , make sure it ' s compatible with the latest version of mainstage 3 . contact the manufacturer for support . if an update is available , follow the manufacturer ' s instructions to update the device or software .\nmusic @ menlo\u2019s artist roster and programming for the summer of 2018 will be announced in early spring . please save the dates for the 2018 festival : july 13\u2013august 4 , 2018 and add your name to our mailing list to receive the latest updates .\nknown to us and to you as w & w ; , willem van hanegem and ward van der harst are bona fide stars of dance music , as evidenced by their ranking at number 14 on dj mag ' s annual top 100 djs list .\nthe early \u201990s saw the rise of funk - inspired rap ( courtesy of digital underground , dr . dre , and warren g . ) and funk rock ( primusand red hot chili peppers ) that re - established the status of clinton & co . as one of the most important forces in the recent history of black music . clinton\u2019s music became the soundtrack for the rap movement , as artists from mc hammer , to ll cool j to snoop doggy dogg depended heavily on the infectious groove of clinton productions as the foundation of their recordings .\n\u00a1ya lo saben para una pr\u00f3xima ! no se sorprendan a que los m\u00e1s populares artistas en hardstyle lleguen a tocar en un verdadero mainstage o que suenen en alg\u00fan festival donde el hardstyle no es el principal protagonista . tampoco te sorprendas si los ves en alg\u00fan escenario por haber realizado un collab con artistas edm como el remix de zatox al track de krewella x diskord \u2013 beggars creando un sonido notablemente fresco .\nhis first notable foray into trance music production saw him collaborate with def tactical whilst also releasing a project 6 e . p . at five am records . this was followed up by a release called destination 6 . it received tune of the week status on armin van buuren\u2019s radio show a state of trance and was supported by the biggest names on the planet . the next single led to mark signing with armada music . fade 2 black was , once again , selected as tune of the week on asot , truly cementing mark as one to watch within the world of trance .\nfriday , august 3 at 8 : 00 pm - legendary rocker alice cooper will storm the main stage on friday , august 3 at 8 p . m . known best for his \u201cshock rock\u201d mentality , the inimitable artist has been rattling the music industry since his start in the early 60s .\nclinton has received a grammy , a dove ( gospel ) , and an mtv music video awards , and has been recognized by bmi , the naacp image awards , and motown alumni association for lifetime achievement . clinton\u2019s partliament / funkadelic was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 1997 .\nthis entry was posted on saturday , june 1st , 2013 at 8 : 30 pm and is filed under live music , metal , schedule . you can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2 . 0 feed . responses are currently closed , but you can trackback from your own site .\ndisclosure isn\u2019t here . but tourist , who signed to the duo\u2019s method imprint last year , is . and though they share a bunch of friends and some house music love , tourist\u2019s \u201890s r & b - influenced ; live - produced shows are a wholly distinct entity - an electronic jewel - box of wonder .\nas a member of the dirtybird crew , j . phlip is automatically tech - house - credentialed . but once you see her dj you\u2019ll be converted as a devotee of the west coast tech sound . smooth and jacking at the same time , this is booty - shaking forward - thinking dance music at its finest .\nit\u2019s great ! it keeps us sharp and always on the look out for new music and talent . to help others and give them a platform to show their talent is also a really cool thing we are able to do now . the label is growing quickly and the amount of feedback and demos we get is overwhelming !\nclinton and many former parliament / funkadelic members continued to tour and record throughout the \u201980s as the p - funk all stars , but the decade\u2019s disdain of everything to do with the \u201970s \u2013 especially the sound of disco \u2013 resulted in critical and commercial neglect for the world\u2019s biggest funk band , one which in part had spawned dance music . .\nhuey lewis and the news cancels all 2018 performances . huey lewis has shared this message with fans : two and a half months ago , just before a show in dallas , i lost most of my hearing . although i can still hear a little , one on one , and on the phone , i can\u2019t hear music well enough to sing .\nin reviewing clinton\u2019s illustrious career and success as a producer / writer / performer , perhaps his greatest achievement stemmed from his relentless dedication to funk as a musical form . funk as a musical style had been around for what seems like forever , deeply rooted in the music traditions of new orleans and the blues of the deep south . following the lead \u2013 and commercial success \u2013 of james brown and sly stone , clinton took funk to new heights , blending elements of jazz , rock , pop , classical and even gospel into his productions , eventually developing a unique and easily identifiable style affectionately called \u201cpfunk . \u201d clinton\u2019s inspiration , dedication and determination resulted in the elevation of \u201cfunk\u201d music to complete recognition and acceptance as a true genre in and of itself .\nthursday , august 9 at 7 : 30 pm - after more than 50 years of performing , the temptations continue to prosper , propelling popular music with a series of smash hits and sold - out performances throughout the world . legendary vocal quartet the four tops , known for hits\ni can ' t help myself ( sugar pie honey bunch )\nand\nreach out i ' ll be there\nwill open .\nit has a lot to do with the dance music culture and all the big festival here already in the beginning of the 90\u2019s . also the first super star djs \u2013 tiesto and armin [ van buuren ] \u2013 really opened a lot of doors and inspired the youth to become djs and producers . next to that the government has been supportive of talent . these are probably be the main factors explaining the dutch dj invasion all over the world .\nthursday , august 2 at 7 : 30 pm - platinum - selling country artists montgomery gentry will bring their hits\ngone\n,\nsomething to be proud of\nand more to the state fair main stage as part of their here ' s to you tour . celebrate the band ' s 20 year history , and hear new music from long - awaited studio album here ' s to you . southern rockers the steel woods open the show .\nmark sixma has toured extensively , with big performances across the globe alongside top djs like armin van buuren , ferry corsten , gareth emery , judge jules , markus schulz , paul van dyk , sander van doorn and w & w . the pinnacle of mark\u2019s djing career to date was performing at a state of trance 550 and 650 in 2014 . mark has made appearances at several outdoor festivals including one of europe\u2019s biggest dance festivals , nature one ( two times ) . he has also performed at electronic family and the escapade music festival .\nwednesday , august 8 at 7 : 30 pm - known for hit singles like \u201cchillin\u2019 it , \u201d \u201cmiddle of a memory\u201d and \u201cyou should be here , \u201d swindell has taken the country music scene by storm since his start in 2013 . on top of seven no . 1 singles himself , he has written ten no . 1 singles for superstars like thomas rhett , florida georgia line and luke bryan . cole swindell will be joined on stage by michael ray , who also has an impressive array of hits like \u201ckiss you in the morning\u201d and \u201cthink a little less . \u201d\nsaturday , august 11 at 8 : 00 pm - from \u201cfeels like the first time\u201d to \u201ci want to know what love is , \u201d foreigner has produced hit after hit since the late 70s . one of the world\u2019s best - selling groups of all time , foreigner has sold more than 80 million records since its inception in 1976 . american rock band living colour will open the show . the group won two grammy awards for the hit single \u201ccult of personality\u201d and the album \u201ctime\u2019s up\u201d in 1990 and 1991 , and were awarded as best new artist at the 1989 mtv video music awards . following the group\u2019s separation in 1995 , they reunited in 2000 .\ncheck out armada music radio on spotify : urltoken download on itunes : urltoken grab your copy on beatport : urltoken subscribe to armada tv : urltoken tracklist : 1 . w & w ; - bigfoot ( radio edit ) 2 . armin van buuren & andrew rayel - eiforya ( radio edit ) 3 . dash berlin & 3lau feat . bright lights - somehow ( radio edit ) 4 . jetfire & happy enemies - brazil ( radio edit ) 5 . mark sixma - shadow ( w & w ; radio edit ) 6 . twoloud - greatest dj ( radio edit ) 7 . w & w ; - bigfoot ( dillon francis remix ) 8 . jochen miller - cubic ( radio edit ) 9 . husman - who we are ( radio edit ) 10 . david gravell - supernova ( radio edit )\nas you can guess the result is a super solid and tight production that lasts for 5 minutes but because it includes so many ups and downs you have the feeling that actually lasts for hours . the you tube community is commenting on the thunderous kick that is extremely large and can even break the thickest rock without doubts . the bassline is pounding and thunderous so i guess you should take extra care of your sound system . the main melodic theme in the breakdown is based on orchestral music and it sounds very epic , hair raising and mindblowing to say the least . replayed many times by various synthy plucks and synthy presets the euphoric melody will be easily memorised without doubts . the drop is powerful , intense , dynamic and one of those moments that you jump so high with joy and you simply forget the world , forget the people and you reach outer galaxies . summer festival anthem guaranteed and hopefully beatport main chart top10 !\nmy beatport lets you follow your favorite djs and labels so you can find out when they release new tracks . log in or create an account today so you never miss a new release .\nmy beatport lets you follow your favorite djs and labels so you can find out when they release new tracks . so go follow someone !\nyour current browser isn ' t compatible with soundcloud . please download one of our supported browsers . need help ?\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 - 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t . i . n . a . ( extended mix )\nheadhunterz & crystal lake vs reunify feat . kifi - the universe is ours ( official lyric video )\nhardwell & w & w feat . fatman scoop - don ' t stop the madness [ out now ! ]\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\nthis label has some good releases in their beginning , i ' m talking about the first 4 releases of w & w here and tracks like raptor , game over , bulldozer , remember this or requiem . the rest ? shit . this label was a curious fusion of trance , electro and progressive . now is just repetitive big room .\nat 23 , the las vegas based 3lau ( you can pronounce the 3 as a b ) , has already built an impressive dj resume for himself . but with new single \u201chow you love me\u201d on universal\u2019s recently re - launched casablanca records , he is poised to make his ultra debut as a bonafide big room producer ready for a breakthrough .\nlast year , along with borgeous , canadian duo dvbbs had a monster tune with \u201ctsunami . \u201d that was just their first of many deadly waves to hit the edm shores . if you\u2019re still shaking off your week when you arrive on friday evening , this set will wake you up .\ndubstep lives in the pegboard nerds ! the scandinavian duo embraces the drops and the wub wubs . friends with krewella ( they\u2019ve remixed their tracks and were featured on their track \u201cthis is not the end\u201d ) , they also know how to connect with a crowd . if they play this right they\u2019ll be playing a much later set - time next year .\nprogressive and electro , henry fong\u2019s sound is custom - made for a stage like this . it\u2019s big and expansive and utterly in - tune with what is next . with his california - cool demeanor , watching him play is a soothing experience in and of itself .\ncombining sri lankan rhythms and edm is more than just a gimmick for ranidu , it\u2019s life - affirming and authentic . sonically , the result is unlike anything else on the ultra lineup . as america\u2019s premiere international festival , it\u2019s fitting that ranidu is this year\u2019s most exciting ambassador of the ever - growing global dance scene .\ndeep house revivalists are one thing , but australian isaac tichauer goes a step further , incorporating the sounds of original house , nu - house and electro into his productions . as a producer , he\u2019s one to watch . as an ultra performer , he\u2019s one not to miss .\nwhile he is steadily releasing his own productions now , makj\u2019s origins are in the world of mashups and remixes , meaning that his dj set has all of the above . that means it\u2019ll be a party in miami when he\u2019s at the decks .\nto see artists from the 2017 festival , the glorious violin , click here .\nadd your name to our mailing list to receive festival brochures , e - newsletters , and other festival news .\nhemos visto que varios artistas hardstyle han estado experimentando nuevos sonidos y a la vez a muy distintos bpm\u2019s en sus canciones dando origen en muchos casos al harddrop o tambi\u00e9n llamado hard house . uno de los primeros en dar el puntapi\u00e9 inicial fue wildstylez quien declar\u00f3 en su momento que el hardstyle no necesariamente es a 150bpm\u2019s generando un debate de opiniones cruzadas con sus pares como frontliner quien defiende los 150 .\ncontinuando cronol\u00f3gicamente , ser\u00eda el turno de otro d\u00fao hardstyle que defini\u00f3 muy bien su acto en escenario evitando confundir al p\u00fablico y respondiendo a que no dejar\u00e1n la escena hardstyle por otra pero si trabajar\u00e1n en paralelo con otra . nos referimos a d - block & s - te - fan quienes en sus presentaciones edm se hacen llamar dbstf y es as\u00ed como logran sacar este track llamado afreaka .\nbass modulators tienen sin duda un gran nivel y potencial que han sobresalido por sobre muchos el \u00faltimo tiempo con su proyecto junto a noisecontrollers llamado ncbm . adem\u00e1s de que fueron los creadores del anthem para defqon . 1 2015 dragonblood , cuentan con tal nivel de creatividad que han sido capaces de realizar un remix al track de armin van buuren & andrew rayel llamado eiforya .\nceo , founder & graphic designer who has been working on the hard dance scene since the 2007 till now .\n\u00a9 milwaukee world festival , inc . \u2022 639 e . summerfest place \u2022 milwaukee , wisconsin 53202 usa \u2022 414 - 273 - 2680 \u2022 contact us \u2022 privacy policy \u2022 disclaimer\n\u00a9 milwaukee world festival , inc . \u2022 639 e . summerfest place \u2022 milwaukee , wisconsin 53202 usa \u2022 414 - 273 - 2680 urltoken\nyou can now save your favorite artists on the lineup page and simply head over to the summerfest store to get tickets , parking pass , merchandise , and much more .\nplease complete the form below to create your account . this account will also work on the summerfest store . no need to create two accounts !\nplease enter your email address below . you will receive a link to reset your password .\nthis guy is an underrated legend . everyone says edm is rubbish but this guy makes some pretty amazing stuff and he makes some of the most uplifting and epic sounding melodies .\nars $ aud $ cad $ chf fr . czk k\u010d dkk kr eur \u20ac gbp \u00a3 ils \u20aa inr \u20b9 isk kr nok kr nzd $ pln z\u0142 ron l rub \u20bd sek kr usd $\nthis year has already been pretty busy for you \u2013 with the release of \u2018how many\u2019 and the dimitri vegas & like mike collab . what can we expect in the second half of 2016 ?\nthis is our 4th year at ultra europe , and every year it\u2019s getting bigger and better ! it\u2019s amazing to see the sunset behind the hills during your set . the crowd is very energetic so all of that makes it definitely one of the best shows of the summer ! !\nits great see our colleagues perform , not just one in particular . but seeing what others are doing is always inspiring . no one is doing the exact same thing and we all learn from each other .\nultra europe 2016 takes place on the 15 - 17 july , tickets and packages are available here .\nif you missed the show last time do not wait to buy your tickets . this show sold out on a sunday last year so it ' s definitely going to be sold out on a friday this time around .\nborn in kannapolis , nc , on july 22 , 1941 , clinton became interested in doo wop while living in new jersey during the early \u201950s . . basing his group on frankie lymon & the teenagers , clinton formed the parliaments in 1955 , rehearsing in the back room of a plainfield barbershop where he straightened hair . the parliaments released only two singles during the next ten years , but frequent trips to detroit during the mid - \u201960s \u2013 where clinton began working as a songwriter and producer \u2013 eventually paid off their investment .\nthe parliaments finally had a hit with the 1967 single \u201c ( i wanna ) testify\u201d for the detroit - based revilot records , but the label ran into trouble and clinton refused to record any new material . instead of waiting for a settlement , clinton decided to record the same band under a new name : funkadelic . founded in 1968 , the group began life as a smoke screen , claiming as its only members the parliaments\u2019 backing but in truth including clinton and the rest of the former parliaments lineup . revilot folded not long after , with the label\u2019s existing contracts sold to atlantic ; clinton , however , decided to abandon the parliaments name rather than record for the major label .\nby 1970 , george clinton had regained the rights to the parliaments name : he then signed the entire funkadelic lineup to invictus records as parliament . the group released one album \u2013 1970\u2032s osmium \u2013 and scored a number 30 hit , \u201cthe breakdown , \u201d on the r & b charts in 1971 . with funkadelic firing on all cylinders , however , clinton decided to discontinue parliament ( the name , not the band ) for the time being .\n1978 - 79 was the most successful year in parliament / funkadelic history : parliament hit the charts first with \u201cflash light , \u201d p - funk\u2019s first r & b number one . \u201caqua boogie\u201d would hit number one as well late in the year , but funkadelic\u2018s title track to \u201cone nation under a groove\u201d spent six weeks at the top spot on the r & b charts during the summer . the album , which reflected a growing consistency in styles between parliament and funkadelic , became the first funkadelic lp to reach platinum ( the same year that parliament\u2018s \u201cfunkentelechy vs . the placebo syndrome\u201d did the same ) . in 1979 , funkadelic\u2018s \u201c ( not just ) knee deep\u201d hit number one as well , and its album ( \u201cuncle jam wants you\u201d ) also reached platinum status .\nduring 1980 , clinton began to be weighed down by legal difficulties arising from polygram\u2018s acquisition of parliament\u2018s label , casablanca . jettisoning both the parliament and funkadelic names ( but not the musicians ) , clinton began his solo career with 1982\u2032s \u201ccomputer games\u201d . several months later , clinton\u2019s \u201catomic dog\u201d hit number one on the r & b charts ; it stayed at the top spot for four weeks , but only managed number 101 on the pop charts . clinton stayed on capitol for three more years , releasing three studio albums and frequently charting singles in the r & b top 40 .\nduring much of the three - year period from 1986 to 1989 , clinton became embroiled in legal difficulties ( resulting from the myriad royalty problems latent during the \u201970s with recordings of over 40 musicians for four labels under three names ) . also problematic during the latter half of the \u201980s was clinton\u2019s disintegrating reputation as a true forefather of rock ; by the end of the decade , however , a generation of rappers reared on p - funk were beginning to name check him .\nalong with the renewed notoriety and respect , clinton\u2019s visibility and presence became familiar to a wider audience thanks to appearances in movies \u201cthe night before\u201d , \u201chouse party\u201d , \u201cpcu\u201d , and \u201cgood burger\u201d , hosting the hbo original series \u201ccosmic slop\u201d , and doing commercials for apple computers , nike , and rio mp3 players . clinton also composed the theme songs for popular tv programs \u201cthe tracey ulman show\u201d and \u201cthe pjs\u201d .\nw & w x darren styles feat . giin \u2013 long way down ( out now )\nnwyr is back with their third official release and their first ever vocal track .\n\u2018dragon\u2019 has been a big fan favorite and one of the most requested tracks in w & w\u2019s sets for months .\narray ( [ 0 ] = > a feed could not be found at urltoken ; = rss20 . a feed with an invalid mime type may fall victim to this error , or simplepie was unable to auto - discover it . . use force _ feed ( ) if you are certain this url is a real feed . )\nsaturday , august 4 at 8 : 00 pm - originally hailing from waukesha , alternative rock band the bodeans will storm the main stage on saturday , august 4 at 8 p . m . since the early 80s , the group has stood out with their unique rock sound and produced hit after hit . singles like \u201ccloser to free , \u201d \u201cfadeaway\u201d and \u201conly love\u201d climbed the charts and made the group a household name . best known for classics like \u201cone love , \u201d \u201cno woman , no cry\u201d and \u201cthree little birds\u201d and its continuous bob marley influence , grammy - nominated reggae band the original wailers will open the show .\nsunday , august 5 at 7 : 00 pm - the happy together tour is back on the main stage presented by potawatomi hotel & casino ! this night of hits from the 60s and 70s will return on sunday , aug . 5 at 7 pm , and features the turtles , chuck negron formerly of three dog night , gary puckett & the union gap , mark lindsay former lead singer of paul revere & the raiders , the association and the cowsills .\nmonday , august 6 at 7 : 30 pm - returning to state fair after their inspiring 2015 show , christian rock band casting crowns will take the main stage on monday , aug . 6 . the group has sold over 10 million records to date , and recently released their newest album , the very next thing , which features the single \u201cone step away . \u201d hear new songs from that album , plus older favorites from their 19 - year history . fresh off the release of his newest album , all in , contemporary christian singer - songwriter matthew west , known for singles like \u201cmore\u201d and \u201cyou are everything , \u201d will open the 7 : 30 pm show .\ntuesday , august 7 at 7 : 00 pm - why don ' t we first took to youtube to find fame in 2016 , and quickly gained a following of adoring fans . while members jonah roth , corbyn besson , daniel seavey , jack avery and zachary herron all previously had success as solo artists , they soared to stardom as a group . their most recent hit , \u201ctrust fund baby , \u201d was written by grammy award - winner ed sheeran . fresh off his newest hit single ,\nlights down low ,\nmax will open the show .\nfriday , august 10 at 8 : 00 pm - beloved american girl group tlc will rock the main stage on friday , aug . 10 at 8 : 00 pm . no . 1 singles like \u201cwaterfalls , \u201d \u201cno scrubs\u201d and \u201ccreep\u201d brought the group fame since forming in atlanta in 1990 . since then , tlc has sold over 85 million records and is recognized as the best - selling girl group in the nation . joining tlc is one of the top five highest selling american female groups , en vogue . over the past twenty years , the group has performed on the grammy awards , saturday night live and other nationally televised events .\nsunday , august 12 at 6 : 00 pm - country superstar reba mcentire will close out the fair at the main stage presented by potawatomi hotel & casino on sunday , aug . 12 at 6 p . m . after four decades of successful tours and numerous # 1 singles \u2013 35 total , reba has sold over nine million concert tickets and 56 million albums worldwide , and continues to produce hit after hit .\nticket sales and fair entry cease one hour prior to park closure . re - entry hand stamps cease two hours prior to park closure .\n\u00a9 2018 wisconsin state fair park | 640 south 84th street | west allis , wi 53214 | 414 . 266 . 7000 | privacy\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nsaxon are an english heavy metal band , formed in 1976 in barnsley , yorkshire . as front - runners of the new wave of british heavy metal , they had 8 uk top 40 albums in the 1980s including 4 uk top 10 albums . saxon also had numerous singles in the top 20 singles chart . between 1980 and 1987 saxon established themselves as one of europe\u2019s biggest metal acts , they also had success in japan and in the usa . in japan , the single \u201cmotorcycle man\u201d stayed in the charts for over 5 months . they still tour regularly and have sold more than 13 million albums worldwide .\nthe band is the brainchild of rich ward and chris jericho , two larger - than - life , trailblazing personalities that have spent the past decade shaping their own brand of sonic splendor , ward\u2019s incendiary guitars forging a path for jericho\u2019s inimitable vocals atop a rhythmic foundation of earth - rattling proportions .\nnot that anybody should be surprised . ward is one of metal\u2019s pioneers \u2013 the mastermind of stuck mojo , he soldered metal with rhythmic rap vocals long before it became fashionable , touring the world with some of metal\u2019s biggest bands and being hailed as one of both pantera legend dimebag darrell and bls / ozzy axeman zakk wylde\u2019s favorite guitarists . and frontmen don\u2019t come more dynamic than chris jericho , one of pro wrestling\u2019s biggest superstars , the embodiment of charisma , and the byproduct of lifetime spent immersed in heavy metal . ( more )\nhalcyon way is atlanta\u2019s premier heavy metal band . they are known for their explosive live shows , instantly catchy melodies , precise vocal harmonies , incendiary guitar work , intricate yet pounding drums , and showmanship hearkening back to the glory days of arena rock . aurally combining the heaviness of bands like slayer , chimaira , devildriver , testament , and the like ; accessible melodies reminding you of bands like king\u2019s x , disturbed , and queensryche , along with technical brilliance and a twist of dream theater , you will be pummeled with the punishing riffs while being lovingly caressed by the unforgettable hooks .\nchoose built - in microphone ( or built - in input , depending on your computer ) from the audio input pop - up menu .\ntest using a concert , set , or patch you ' ve had issues with .\nif using built - in audio resolves your issue , you might need to update or service your audio interface . contact the manufacturer for support .\nchoose the devices you want to use for audio input and output from the audio input and audio output pop - up menus in the dialog .\nclick an instrument category on the left , then select the template you want to use .\ntest to see if the issue occurs in the new concert . if the issue doesn ' t occur in the new concert , the concert you ' re having issues with might be damaged . you can try to rebuild the concert file .\nwhen you rebuild a concert , you export the layout , sets , and patches from your concert , then import them into a new concert .\nto export your layout , click layout , click the gear icon at the top of the layout section , then choose export layout from the menu . choose a location in which to save the layout , then click export .\nto export your sets and patches , click edit , click in the patch list , then press command\u2013a ( or choose edit > select all ) to select all sets and patches in the patch list . drag them to the desktop or a folder .\nclick layout , press command\u2013a ( or choose edit > select all ) to select all elements in the layout section , then press delete to remove them .\nto import the layout from the original concert , click the gear icon at the top of the layout section , then choose import layout from the menu . select the layout , then click import .\nclick edit , select all the sets and patches in the patch list , then press delete to remove all the existing patches .\ndrag the patches from the original concert into the patch list . you might need to reorder sets and patches after dragging them into the patch list .\nin the finder , hold the option key , then choose go > library .\nremove the com . apple . mainstage3 . plist file from the preferences folder .\ninformation about products not manufactured by apple , or independent websites not controlled or tested by apple , is provided without recommendation or endorsement . apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection , performance , or use of third - party websites or products . apple makes no representations regarding third - party website accuracy or reliability . risks are inherent in the use of the internet . contact the vendor for additional information . other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners .\narmin van buuren , trevor guthrie , w & w , glenn morrison , jerome isma - ae , audien , ruby prophet , antillas , fiora , simon & shaker , groove garcia , thomas newson , angelika vee , daniel gidlund , vicetone , laura v . , avicii\nmarkus schulz , armin van buuren , ram , jorn van deynhoven , vengeance , alex m . o . r . p . h . , sylvia tosun , w & w , mark sixma , andrew rayel , luke bond , john o ' callaghan , mannix , denga , manus\nsmoothies , reebs , joe ghost , kitsch 2 . 0 , knip , leewise , bartosz brenes , fine touch , dane bowers , sixty69nine , ignazzio , calum c , torio , sephano , odd job , hugo rizzo , alex kenji , ndkj , donald glaude , french kiddiz , nitro fun , ding dong beatz , freik , deorro , lush & simon , joker inc , david solano , freakhouze , axton , exodus , manuel galey , starkillers , dj bl3nd , dirty shade , gustavo rivas , bbk , lucky date , jason risk , a - divizion , ming , bassjackers , mike vale , ftampa , andrew parsons , shwann\ndj falk , sequenza , david jones , r . i . o . , dj hildegard , boy tedson , federico scavo , plastik funk , dimaro , sean finn , tinka , ron carroll , alex kenji , dave kurtis , boris roodbwoy , mass digital , lucas reyes , citizen kain , markus binapfl , leony ! , la fuente , nicola fasano , steve forest , christine plg , bingo players , danny avila , hiio , savoy , heather bright , daddy ' s groove , rob adans , tradelove , r3hab , david solano , kiki doll , subcadia , general tosh , crew cardinal , berdo , a - lab , luigi rocca , dada life , laidback luke , criminal vibes\narmin van buuren then selected mark\u2019s tracks for his annual , platinum - selling a state of trance compilation three years in a row . in addition to the compilations , armin also featured one of mark\u2019s tunes on his wii game and gave him the opportunity to remix minack , his massive collaboration with ferry corsten .\nw & w & headhunterz are back with another big collab . . brace yourself : this is \u201cwe control the sound\u201d .\nreview : lvnt ft . inga maria - temporary ( myon remix ) on ride recordings\ndimitri kechagias review : [ review top =\n1\n] [ item value =\n10\n] beat and rhythm [ / item ] [ item value =\n10 & quo . . . ;\nlyonheart\u2019s marvelous and slightly mysterious collab with aqualung , running , was featured on lyonheart\u2019s recents no brakes ep . such a s . . .\nnir tibor ( born 18 june 1993 ) , better known by his stage name dennis lloyd , is a very talented israeli producer , singer , songwriter . . ."]}
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news hoover ' s , inc . , hoover ' s online\nquickbase ' s ceo , rick willett , currently has an approval rating of 48 % . quickbase ' s primary competitors are\n\u00a9 2018 quick base . all rights reserved . quick base is a registered trademark of quickbase , inc . terms and conditions , features , support , pricing , and service options subject to change without notice .\nowler has collected 14 screenshots of quickbase ' s website since may 2014 . the latest quickbase website design screenshot was captured in jun 2018 .\nintuit ltd , a fully owned subsidiary of intuit inc ( nasdaq : intu ) , and lloyds bank ( lse : lloy ) , annou . . .\nall versions of quickbase above essential give you access to the quickbase api , which allows you to embed and call quickbase apps from your own applications and services . meanwhile , quickbase sync allows you to integrate your quickbase data with external apps and services using the connected table creation tool . services currently supported include salesforce , zendesk , netsuite , urltoken and intuit quickbooks .\nquickbase is an online database software that provides automation solutions for project management , customer service and human resource sectors . quickbase was founded in 1999 . quickbase ' s headquarters is located in cambridge , massachusetts , usa 02140 . . . .\nquickbase was launched in 1999 and is based in waltham , m . a .\nsign up directly with quickbase for a free 30 day trial here . . .\nquickbase currently has 5 , 146 followers on twitter . as of november 2016 quickbase had 4 , 981 followers . that ' s a 3 percent increase in 1year\nquickbase currently has 3 , 790 fans on facebook . as of november 2016 quickbase had 3 , 443 fans . that ' s a 10 percent increase in 2 years\nquickbase is an online database software that provides automation solutions for project management , customer service and human resource sectors . quickbase ' s headquarters is in cambridge , massachusetts . quickbase has a revenue of $ 85 . 4m , and 250 employees . quickbase ' s main competitors are caspio , mendix and appian . as of june 2018 , quickbase has 3 . 8k fans on facebook and 5 . 1k followers on twitter .\ncaspio is quickbase ' s # 1 competitor . caspio ' s headquarters is in santa clara , california , and was founded in 2000 . like quickbase , caspio also works within the internet software sector . caspio generates 4 . 68 % of quickbase ' s revenue .\na pleasure to work with . instrumental in making our quickbase company wide rollout a success .\nthe firm hopes to use quickbase to take advantage of opportunities in the low - 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 - code platform vendors mendix and outsystems ( see my article on mendix from october 2015 ) .\nrymer had been researching the growth of so - called\nlow code\nplatforms , which is what brought him to intuit quickbase ' s empower 2015 user conference .\nsympo did a wonderful job assisting us with tying quickbase together with our online mapping program ( arcgis ) . the process was seamless and value was also very good .\ncmswire is a leading , native digital publication produced by simpler media group , inc . we provide articles , research and events for sophisticated professionals driving digital customer experience strategy , evolving the digital workplace and creating intelligent information management practices . the cmswire team produces 450 + authoritative articles per quarter for our 750 , 000 community members . join us as a subscriber .\nin its latest release , quickbase continues to impress with a hosted solution that offers smoothly functioning custom databases that can be designed , maintained , and hosted\u0097all without involving it .\njohn carione , head of product marketing for intuit quickbase , told cmswire that the future of the platform ' s development will be equally skewed to professional developers as the citizen developers .\nwith 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 .\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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", "topic": 3}], "title": "ukfast", "paragraphs": ["these are all the companies that ukfast has acquired . ukfast ' s latest acquisition was in jul 2013 .\nglassdoor has 72 ukfast . net reviews submitted anonymously by ukfast . net employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if ukfast . net is right for you .\nukfast ' s ceo , lawrence jones , currently has an approval rating of 51 % . ukfast ' s primary competitors are\nukfast is a cloud infrastructure firm that offers managed server hosting and collocation services . ukfast is a private company . lawrence jones is the ceo of ukfast and has an approval rating of 51 from owler members . ukfast has received a total of $ 58 . 5m in funding . ukfast ' s top competitor is node4 , led by andrew gilbert , who is their ceo . ukfast has 130 followers on owler .\nowler has collected 13 screenshots of ukfast ' s website since may 2014 . the latest ukfast website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\nsince ukfast was founded in 1999 , it has participated in 1 round of funding . in total ukfast has raised $ 58 . 5m . ukfast ' s funding round was on apr 2016 for a total of $ 58 . 5m\nyou can ' t beat something that ' s perfect . ukfast is outstanding .\ni worked at ukfast . net full - 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time ( less than a year )\ni applied online . the process took a week . i interviewed at ukfast . net .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at ukfast . net , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the ukfast . net company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at ukfast . net .\n\u00a9 ukfast . net limited 1999 - 2018 . all rights reserved . uk ' s best for dedicated server and cloud hosting ukfast . net limited , registered in england , company registration number 03845616 , registered office : ukfast campus , birley fields , manchester , england , m15 5qj\ni am super impressed with ukfast . . . we have already moved all of our critical applicatio\nhosting company ukfast is now integrated with shopware are offering optimised webhost for ecommerce m . . .\nukfast is a cloud infrastructure firm that offers managed server hosting and collocation services . ukfast was founded in 1999 . ukfast ' s headquarters is located in manchester , england , gb m15 5qj . it has raised 58 . 5m in 1 round . the latest round was in . . .\nukfast ceo lawrence jones is awarded an mbe for services to the digital economy in the new year ' s honours list . jones noted that the honour recognises the extraordinary effort of the whole ukfast team .\n( telecompaper ) uk cloud hosting provider ukfast announced that it director neil lathwood is stepping . . .\ndr chris folkerd , director of enterprise technology at ukfast discusses how businesses can separate t . . .\n( telecompaper ) uk cloud hosting provider ukfast is opening up its apprenticeship training programme t . . .\ncloud hosting firm ukfast is further cementing its commitment to bridging manchester ' s technical skil . . .\nukfast ' s investors in people accreditation demonstrates our ongoing commitment to developing a passionate , supportive team .\nukfast has enjoyed a year of growth after the popularity of cloud computing skyrocketed . for the year end december 2014 , ukfast reported a 24 per cent turnover increase from \u00a323 . 4m to \u00a328 . 9m .\nukfast ' s chief executive lawrence jones said setting up shop in london is not a snub for manchester .\nukfast says the deal will enables it to expand its cloud service and improve connectivity for manchester\u2019s online businesses .\ncorporate m & a legal specialist nicola frost joins the team ahead of ukfast ' s ambitious growth plans .\nnode4 is the top competitor of ukfast . node4 is a private company that was founded in derby , england in 2004 . node4 operates in the internet software industry . node4 has 231 more employees vs . ukfast .\n( telecompaper ) uk hosting provider ukfast has reported an 18 percent increase in organic revenue for . . .\nukfast was founded in september 1999 by welsh businessman lawrence jones and his partner gail jones . [ 2 ]\nweb hosting provider ukfast has rejected a takeover offer of more than \u00a3200m , according to its founder lawrence jones .\nan ispa spokesperson said ,\na unanimous judging panel felt that ukfast was the clear and decisive winner . ukfast offers clients a free and full daily back - up service as standard and an impressive service level guarantee with a firm commitment to uptime . ukfast offers personal and friendly customer support , with a technical person promising to pick up the phone within three rings . with this commitment to customer service and support , ukfast \u201cwins hands down\u201d . \u201d\nbritish cloud hosting firm ukfast is taking its commitment to the health and wellbeing of its team to . . .\nukfast . net limited . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as 03845616\nlawrence jones , managing director of ukfast , is en magazine ' s technology entrepreneur of the year 2010 . judges were impressed with the leadership that helped develop ukfast into one of the uk ' s quickest growing technology firms .\nthanks @ ukfast @ lawrence _ jones @ gailjonesukfast for an amazing treat to @ chesterzoo . thoroughly enjoyed it xx urltoken\nukfast campus , 1 archway , birley fields ( 5 , 213 . 05 mi ) manchester , united kingdom m15 5qj\nmanchester hosting specialist ukfast launches a new cloud - based solution , fastdesk , encouraging the continued rise of flexible working .\nbritish cloud firm ukfast ' s current it director neil lathwood takes on a new role as chief technology . . .\nukfast , a csp headquartered in manchester , united kingdom , has announced the launch of its security m . . .\nukfast was proud to receive hrh the earl of wessex as a guest at its manchester campus today , during a royal visit to manchester . the earl met a number of ukfast\u2019s staff and learned more about their contribution to manchester\u2019s thriving technology sector .\nukfast has employees and is the fifth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 326 .\nthe ceo of ukfast is calling on education chiefs to end the relabelling of low - skilled jobs as appren . . .\nat ukfast , we ' re very excited to announce our very special partnership with the lpi has just stepped . . .\nan ispa spokesperson said , \u201cthe judges agreed that ukfast can cater for the hosting requirements of any business . it was felt that ukfast can provide good security and tech support with a solid awareness of the applications necessary to run a successful business . \u201d\nthis month ceo of ukfast lawrence jones received an mbe for his services to the digital economy . it is a testament to the hard work lawrence has put into helping ukfast ' s clients grow , and in doing so , helping the digital economy .\nukfast is set to offer nhs services through the new health and social care network ( hscn ) after receiving accreditation as a supplier from nhs digital . the move makes ukfast the only provider to offer hscn connectivity directly from a government - approved data centre .\nukfast is named manchester business of the year ( \u00a310 - 25m ) at the manchester evening news business of the year awards .\nlawrence established ukfast because he was so disappointed with the hosting when he tried to set up a new online gallery in 1999 .\nukfast ' s revenue is the fourth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 39m .\nin 2013 ukfast opened an office in glasgow [ 9 ] and in 2015 opened a further office in london . [ 10 ]\nmanchester - based cloud firm ukfast has opened a london office as it looks to grow its business with customers based in the capital .\nr then they should be blamed , not ukfast . we lost a total of around 28 hours of downtime but cannot fault the communicat\nwe announce our random acts of kindness year . ukfast ' s 2014 is focussed on giving back to the community however we can .\nyour solution is only ever housed in our il4 and iso - accredited , ultra - secure data centres . and as an exclusively uk - based company , hosting with ukfast offers guaranteed data sovereignty . ukfast is a government approved supplier through the g - cloud 9 framework .\nhuddled began chris marsh\u2019s interview by asking him to explain his company in a sentence , with his answer being that ukfast is a dedicated serving hosting provider with data centres in manchester . chris went on to explain that it\u2019s ukfast\u2019s people that set it apart from its competitors .\nfrom the minute i joined ukfast i felt apart of the team . the induction process really solidifies the ride that you ' re in for , and the investment that is being made in you as an individual . within 3 months of being a part of ukfast i had progressed onto my next role within the business . if it wasn ' t for relocation i would definitely still be part of the ukfast family .\nby separating areas of the ukfast operation into individual registered businesses , jones is creating more opportunities for top talent to develop leadership skills , increasing staff retention . the businesses include building and office refurbishment firm ukfast space , technology magazine businesscloud and cyber security and ethical hacking specialists secarma .\nwe ' ve got that # fridayfeeling here at ukfast - fancy a hula , anyone ? while some of us are commiserati . . .\nukfast has implemented an internal quality management system which is certified to the standards of iso 9001 ; ensuring continual quality of products and services .\nukfast helps to rebuild harvey ' s den , an autistic seven - year - old boy ' s sensory room , after it was raided and torched on christmas eve . the whole ukfast team came together to rebuild the boy ' s room and landscape the family ' s garden .\nthe entrepreneur , who founded ukfast in 1999 , said : \u201cthe nice thing about appointing advisers is that you don\u2019t have to take their advice .\nour milestones represent key moments in ukfast ' s history , providing a snapshot of some of the achievements that we ' re really proud of .\nfast - growing manchester cloud firm ukfast is driving its rapid expansion into the channel and public sector markets with the acquisition of a london office .\nukfast launches ' drag and drop ' uk - based storage solution , ecloud vault to add to it ' s record - breaking ecloud range .\nukfast sponsor raspberry pi project to create an internet cafe at a south african community centre , providing a revenue stream and tech skills for the centre .\nit has been an interesting week . ukfast , finalists in the national business awards , winners of 2 ispa accreditations , but the icin . . .\nhosting and data centre specialist ukfast has cut the ribbon on a new \u00a314 million complex , staking a claim for the largest data centre operation in manchester .\nhosting and data centre specialist ukfast has cut the ribbon on a new \u00a314 million complex , staking a claim to the largest data centre operation in manchester .\nukfast is the uk ' s largest privately - owned hosting provider with over 17 years experience in cloud and dedicated hosting . all of our . . .\nfast - growing manchester hosting firm ukfast is today announcing the creation of a raft of new places on its popular it and software development apprenticeship programmes , with applications for the it scheme opening this week . since the launch of ukfast\u2019s apprenticeship scheme in 2013 , more than 50 apprentices have joined the award - winning tech firm on a two - year programme , developed and delivered by on - site teachers who\u2019ve recently made the transition from public sector schools to ukfast\u2019s classroom .\nwe invested in one of the biggest team events in the history of ukfast with a trip to chester zoo to say a big thank you to the team for a fantastic start to the year . with over 700 ukfast friends and family in tow , zoofari was the perfect way to reward and motivate our team .\nit\u2019s been a great day at @ chesterzoo with my family and the @ ukfast team for # ukfastzoofari . . time for a bbq in the sun ! urltoken\nour commitment to managing ukfast ' s carbon footprint has led to our iso 14001 accreditation . this international certificate evaluates how well an organisation manages its environmental responsibilities .\nukfast is one of the uk ' s leading cloud , managed hosting and colocation providers , supplying dedicated server hosting , critical application hosting , and cloud hosting solutions .\ncloud hosting firm ukfast is still officially manchester\u2019s best place to work , after being named ninth best workplace in the sunday times top 100 best companies to work for .\nukfast cemented its position as a great workplace , throwing a festival to thank its employees for another year of industry - leading service and support . the festival , ukfest , saw a two - day music line up , fairground rides and a 100ft inflatable assault course enjoyed by all of the ukfast team and their friends and family .\nleading british hosting firm ukfast announces a five - year partnership with urltoken to support the development of the popular online booking site\u2019s technology infrastructure . the deal sees the online accommodation site migrate its web hosting arrangements from a colocation solution with atos in favour of a bespoke - built , cloud - based solution , developed in partnership with ukfast .\nmr jones spoke from verbier in switzerland , where he said he was on a \u00a3500 , 000 training and team - building paragliding retreat with ukfast\u2019s r & d staff .\nearlier this month ukfast announced that it would be taking on 150 new staff for data centre projects in the area , seeking to grow its headcount to 350 by 2014 .\nsecarma , the cyber security business owned by ukfast ceo lawrence jones mbe , has confirmed the acquisition of altrincham - based application security specialists pentest limited for an undisclosed sum .\ncloud computing firm ukfast launches a new self - service , open source cloud platform , built on openstack and hosted entirely in the uk with no vendor lock - ins .\nukfast ceo lawrence jones continues his record of exceptional rewards and incentives by giving his long - serving employees a record bonus of \u00a310 , 000 for ten years ' service .\nin 2013 the firm launched ecloud , a range of cloud hosting services whose hardware infrastructure reportedly cost \u00a312 million to build . [ 5 ] in that year , the business turned over \u00a323 . 4m . [ 6 ] for the year ending 31 december 2014 , ukfast reported a 24 per cent turnover increase from \u00a323 . 4m to \u00a328 . 9m . between 2011 and 2015 , ukfast invested more than \u00a325m into capital expenditure projects including the development of four data centres and the flagship ukfast campus . [ 7 ]\nwe believe ukfast is the best place in the world to work . combining a brilliant working environment with continuous professional development and amazing perks , we are dedicated to keeping employee satisfaction high . whether you ' re a seasoned it technician or a school - leaver looking for the next step , ukfast could be the place for you . don ' t just take our word for it ? give us a call and arrange a show round our incredible offices and come and see for yourself what working for ukfast is all about .\na job at ukfast will change the way you think about work . our outstanding purpose - built headquarters and trips all over the world help you to grow personally and professionally .\nwell , i used to work at ukfast , before i exported myself to sweden , and i can heartily recommend them . great place to work , full of lovely and knowledgea\nukfast and manchester high school for girls , one of the city\u2019s top performing schools , have joined forces in a bid to tackle the widening gender gap across the tech industries .\nat ukfast , our customers can expect the highest levels of dedicated service from a team of highly trained and experienced systems engineers , on - site in the uk24 / 7 .\nleading north west charity , the christie , has been announced as the official charity partner for this year ' s ukfast city of salford 10k race . runners who take part in the ukfast city of salford 10k on sunday 4th september can run for the christie and raise vital funds for the christie nhs , one of the largest cancer treatment centres in europe .\nhosting and colocation firm ukfast has taken home its second award in two years running at the skills for business awards , recognising its commitment to changing education in businesses across the city .\nukfast provides secure web hosting to clients worldwide , offering hosting services certified to the iso 27001 : 2005 standard - ensuring the security of your data and that of your customers ' .\nwe want ukfast to be the company that brings innovation back to britain . i want to have taken every single employee out to wales to climb mount snowdon , and i want us to turn ukfast into a \u00a3100 million turnover firm . we\u2019re currently on \u00a320 + million so it\u2019s a big ambition but there\u2019s nothing that\u2019s going to stand in our way of achieving it .\nchris\u2019 favourite moment at ukfast to date has been the work the company did for harvey\u2019s den . many will remember news of harvey ratcliff breaking in late december 2013 , as the autistic boy\u2019s state - of - the - art sensory shed had been torched by arsonists . ukfast made the decision to rebuild harvey\u2019s den , transforming it into the \u2018den to end all dens\u2019 .\nukfast were amazing throughout . the team always want to work with us ; they see our problems as their problems and we honestly don ' t know where we would be without them .\ntechnology firm ukfast today announces that it is approved to supply 21 separate cloud offerings \u2013 across hosting , software and support \u2013 through the latest iteration of the government\u2019s g - cloud framework .\nukfast is continuing its long - term investment in making manchester the uk ' s number one tech city with a \u00a32 . 3 million upgrade at the firm ' s data centre complex .\nhosted in our wholly - owned , iso - certified uk data complex , ecloud forms the backbone of ukfast\u2019s extensive cloud hosting portfolio and consists of ecloud public , hybrid , private and flex .\nleading british cloud and hosting firm ukfast today announces the appointment of kristina mcguirk as marketing director , as it looks to triple the size of its marketing function and build on impressive recent results .\nhosting firm ukfast is slashing the price of its self - service , open source cloud platform ecloud flex , as the cloud price battle with amazon web services ( aws ) continues to rage .\nukfast is to launch a master of business administration ( mba ) scholarship with manchester metropolitan university , giving one budding entrepreneur the chance to join the highly - valued business programme later this year .\ncloud hosting firm ukfast has joined forces with the dean trust to launch a raspberry pi cafe , bringing hands - on tech and computer science education to broadoak school in partington , greater manchester .\nukfast\u2019s public sector hosting solutions already comply with all the required government standards \u2013 so you don\u2019t have to worry about them . our solutions might just be your ticket to the public sector market .\nukfast received the data centre solutions awards\u2019\nprivate cloud product of the year\nin 2012 and the datacenterdynamics award for\ninnovation in outsourcing\nin 2013 . [ 16 ] [ 17 ]\nukfast is a carbon neutral business and has achieved pas 2060 standard . we work with world leaders in carbon management to offset emissions by supporting hydro - electric projects verified by the voluntary carbon standard .\nwe ' re passionate about customer service and support . if you are a ukfast client use the numbers below to contact our award - winning support team . alternatively log in to myukfast via the links below .\ntechnology firm ukfast is hailing another stellar year for its flagship cloud range , ecloud , as annual recurring revenue from its exclusively uk - based cloud service grows 38 % in a year to \u00a313 . 79m .\nthis week , huddled invited ukfast\u2019s chris marsh into the online ventures group recording studio to find out all about how he sees manchester business , and what his opinions on the most influential businesses in manchester are .\nspanning six public sectors \u2013 defence , emergency services , education , healthcare , and both local and central government \u2013 ukfast has earned over 10 accreditations to become one of the uk\u2019s leading public sector hosting providers .\nvoted for by the industry , ukfast has won multiple awards for excellence in the hosting industry at the prestigious internet services providers ' association ( ispa uk ) ; including best business host and business customer service .\nukfast was placed in the top 50 of the sunday times tech track 100 list in both 2009 and 2010 , representing one of the fastest growing private technology companies in britain from over the past three years .\nukfast ceo lawrence jones mbe today announces the firm ' s commitment to reduce spiralling graduate debt by creating a \u00a31 million \u201cgradcash\u201d fund to directly contribute to paying off student loans for new recruits joining their graduate scheme .\nin the same year , ukfast received the national business awards\nemployer of the year\naward and the institute of customer service\nemployee engagement strategy of the year\nawards . [ 18 ] [ 19 ]\nso the ukfast community and education awards will now commence at 3 . 30pm - 5 : 30pm . we can ' t wait to see you all and celebrate the hard and inspirational work of so many special individuals !\nit ' s been another strong year of growth at technology firm ukfast , as acceleration in the cloud market and high client retention rates drive a \u00a35 . 7m increase in sales , taking turnover to \u00a340m in 2016 .\ndespite being a new entrant to the list in 2010 , ukfast topped the ' most fun and friendly workplace ' category and also achieved fifth for ' learning and development ' in the uk great places to work awards .\nbetween 2005 and 2009 , ukfast won six internet service providers association awards and was named\nbest hosting provider\nfor four years running . [ 11 ] [ 12 ] [ 13 ] [ 14 ] [ 15 ]\nukfast currently provides hosting for 4 , 000 clients in the uk , including virgin and microsoft , and is looking to continue to grow its data centre presence by attracting more tier 1 and tier 2 carriers and service providers .\nukfast ceo lawrence jones said that the additional data centre capacity will\ndwarf\nother operators in the manchester area , and will help drive competition that will benefit the city ' s bid to become a centre of innovation .\nwith 25 years in business , lawrence has run a number of businesses , ukfast and its people have become his passion . here are ten fast facts on lawrence ' s background to help you get to know our ceo .\nwe are committed to being the best , and to always exceeding our customers\u2019 expectations . we attract and host the most successful organisations on the internet . read 10 reasons why businesses like yours have chosen ukfast as their hosting partner .\nmanchester - based cloud computing provider ukfast has been revealed as the new sponsor of the cheshire cricket league in a 10 - year deal worth \u00a350 , 000 which also sees the firm boosting tech use by member clubs and the league .\nchris\u2019 business predictions for 2014 include businesses helping others , as he sees them as having a responsibility to help education facilities . as for the companies that will do well this year , chris picked huddled and , of course , ukfast .\nmanchester - based cloud and managed hosting specialist ukfast has delivered on its 2016 promise to create 100 new jobs , despite brexit uncertainty , with headcount rising across the firm ' s associated brands from 250 to 350 in less than one year .\nas one of the main campaign sponsors , ukfast helps to raise \u00a31 . 7m of toys for cash for kids mission christmas , ensuring that more than 36 , 000 in poverty in greater manchester will receive gifts from father christmas this year .\nwith ukfast we guarantee 100 % network uptime , ensuring your business is always online . and with proprotection \u00ae you can combine extras such as 15min support response , 1 hour hardware replacement and proactive server monitoring to give you absolute peace of mind .\nukfast ceo lawrence jones mbe announces the acquisition of another cloud and cybersecurity service provider , secure information assurance ( s - ia ) , following the announcement of a \u00a32 . 3 million investment to bolster his firm ' s government data centre space .\nukfast teamed up with local radio station , key 103 , to sponsor superhero day in aid of beechwood cancer care ; a charity to help and support young children , carers and family members who are affected by cancer and other life limiting illnesses .\nukfast was created in response to poor customer service . i was trying to build an online gallery and it was just a hassle . i thought , \u201ci can do this better\u201d and then set about trying to prove it . i decided that my goal was to build the best hosting provider in the uk . that\u2019s still our goal today , in fact . we always strive to be better , more dynamic and more effective tomorrow than we are today . we don\u2019t like to stand still at ukfast !\nukfast is the largest privately - owned hosting provider in the uk . we ' ve earned over 18 years experience in cloud technology and dedicated hosting . our focus is providing the highest levels of service possible and earning life - long loyalty from our customers .\nthe top 10 competitors in ukfast ' s competitive set are node4 , pulsant , hostway , hosting , liquid web , brightsolid , abiquo , coretx , tierpoint and hostgator . together they have raised over 130 . 4m between their estimated 3 . 3k employees .\necloud combines cutting - edge technology from the world\u2019s leading it providers with our cloud expertise and support to bring you a flexible , scalable and secure cloud solution . together , ukfast and ecloud exist to bring you the highest standard of cloud infrastructure for your business .\nas a small business , lawrence negotiated a technical sponsorship for ukfast with the sale sharks premiership rugby club . the relationship continued for ten years with us holding the main sponsor position for two years until 2011 , now we are back with them from 2017 onwards .\nif you\u2019re a business that wants to broaden your horizons and be involved with the public sector , what accreditations are required , and how do they benefit you ? here are some examples of the public sector accreditations achieved by ukfast and how they can expand your business .\nno two weeks are alike here at the ukfast campus . you ' ll be amazed at how much we manage to pack in . we ' re one big family , a single team which is dynamic , innovative , passionate , professional and supportive . ready to join us ?\nover 150 apprentices affected by the collapse at bright future software attended a careers open day in the hunt for new employment . the event , hosted at ukfast campus in manchester , saw the apprentices meet face - to - face with a huge range of businesses looking to recruit new talent .\nthe first edition of the uk ' s newest business technology magazine has been published . businesscloud has been set up by former regional newspaper and magazine editor chris maguire and tech entrepreneur lawrence jones mbe , ceo of ukfast . the full colour magazine is 80 pages in size and will focus on\ndemystifying technology for a business audience\n. the initial print run is for just under 20 , 000 copies . of these , 12 , 500 will be distributed in greater manchester by the manchester evening news , with the balance sent out to uk - wide businesses and customers of ukfast .\nukfast was set up in 1999 when the founders lawrence and gail tried to host their first domain name , thegallery . com . the experience was so painful they decided that the uk needed a british alternative in the cloud industry that offers value for money , whilst delivering the very . . .\nhere at ukfast , we use net promoter score ( nps ) so we can see how happy our clients are with our performance . we ' re incredibly proud of our industry - leading - and award winning - 24 / 7 / 365 customer service and believe our nps score reflects this passion .\nukfast announced that revenue from its ecloud range has grown by 82 . 9 % in the last year . the ecloud model has surpassed all expectations with cloud services now netting \u00a39 . 9m a year , and the figure representing 27 % of total annual recurring revenue currently worth \u00a337 . 2 million .\nukfast constantly delivers excellent customer service - collaborating with customers to ensure our ongoing service meets the ever - changing demands placed on their it infrastructure and service delivery . adaptable , we strive to deliver to your needs ; and as we own our own data we can make absolutely any service bespoke to you .\nukfast has been named the best medium - sized tech company to work for in the uk , placing fifth overall in medium category of the uk ' s best workplaces 2016 . the great workplaces lists rank the uk ' s workplaces based upon culture , health and wellbeing and engagement through employee surveys and external recognition .\nwe are one of the uk ' s leading hosting and colocation providers , supplying dedicated server hosting , critical application hosting , and cloud hosting solutions . we own , manage and operate the ukfast data centre complex , with over 30 , 000 sq . ft . of enterprise - grade , iso - certified facilities .\ntechnology brand ukfast is taking its mission to inspire young digital talent to the next level , creating five new raspberry pi caf\u00e9s for schools across greater manchester . the \u2018caf\u00e9s\u2019 use raspberry pi computers which provide a simple and flexible tool for students to learn programming skills , giving them the opportunity to get hands - on with technology .\nlawrence jones mbe has joined the local executive board of children ' s charity cash for kids . the ukfast ceo becomes a trustee of radio station key 103 ' s charity having helped to raise more than \u00a31 . 4 million during last year ' s cash for kids mission christmas campaign and supporting the cause for several years .\nat ukfast , we search out a very specific type of person when building and growing our team . we ' ve learned that the first step to delivering unbeatable customer service is creating the right company culture . we invest heavily in energising , rewarding and caring for our staff and , in return , our team is passionate about the service they provide .\ncloud hosting firm ukfast is further cementing its commitment to bridging manchester\u2019s technical skills gap by opening up its award - winning apprenticeship training programme to other businesses . the fast - growing hosting provider is set to open up its industry - accredited training facilities to the wider business community , after being approved by the government to join the register of apprenticeship training providers .\ntwo people started ukfast together in 1999 , and since then our team has grown to over 260 - strong . those same two people , ceo lawrence and wife gail , are as active in the business today as they ever were . we have the experience of being , as well as supporting , both small and large businesses , which helps us to understand you .\nweb hosting group ukfast has spent \u00a33 . 2m on the strategic acquisition of 1 archway just outside manchester , which it says will be the home of the city ' s biggest data centre . the 50 , 000 sq ft building on a two - acre site is opposite asda in hulme at the technopark which is part of manchester science park which has sold the site .\ngrowth at one of the north ' s best - known firms looks set to continue as ukfast announces it is doubling the size of its hq in a landmark property deal . the deal sees the cloud and colocation business , run by tech entrepreneur lawrence jones mbe , secure a further 40 , 000 sq . ft . adjacent to its current campus in manchester science park .\nukfast has also featured in the sunday times\n100 best small companies to work for\nand the great place to work institute\u2019s\nbest workplaces\nlists , placing 28th and 12th respectively in 2014 , 25th and 5th respectively in 2013 , and 45th and 7th respectively in 2012 . [ 20 ] [ 21 ] [ 22 ] [ 23 ] [ 24 ] [ 25 ]\ntop - flight rugby union club sale sharks today announced the largest sponsorship deal in the history of the club , with manchester - based cloud and colocation firm ukfast . the undisclosed seven - figure deal sees the firm return as shirt sponsor of the club after a five - year break , with sale sharks ready to compete for the european champions cup this season after finishing sixth in the aviva premiership .\nas one of the world ' s first carbon neutral hosting and data centre service providers , ukfast has over 13 years ' experience as a leader and innovator in the it and data centre arena . we offer a diverse range of services from dedicated servers , managed hosting and cloud solutions to carrier - neutral data centre and colocation services - while our accreditations highlight a commitment to quality through continuous improvement .\ncyber security consultancy and ethical hacking specialist secarma today announces the appointment of paul harris to the role of managing director , as it prepares to challenge the biggest players in a rapidly expanding security market . secarma , owned by ukfast ceo lawrence jones mbe , boasts a team of more than 50 ethical hackers and security experts , following the acquisition of check and crest accredited security business pentest ltd in july 2016 .\ni was born in wales , a place i spent a lot of energy trying to get away from when i was growing up but now try to escape back to whenever i can ! my background is actually in music ; i went to the durham chorister school and , when i moved to manchester , i made money by playing the piano in a variety of venues . i\u2019m happily married to my wife , gail , with whom i founded ukfast in 1999 and we have three daughters .\nas our services are engaged by more public sector bodies and as our activities in the channel continue to grow , it makes sense to have a presence in london ,\nhe said .\nour g - cloud offerings are proving very popular and being here is important as more government systems move to the cloud .\nwe ' re aiming to have a large team in place here within the next two years and it will be fantastic to see the further development ukfast can achieve .\nin this webinar datto svp mark banfield will lay out the vendor\u2019s post - merger plans , and offer an insight into how partners can differentiate themselves in an increasingly crowded market .\nthe european channel leadership forum is a unique 2 day conference . it brings together leading ceos from european vars and msps to discuss pressing issues , technologies and developments facing the industry , and also to network with no agenda .\nattend the 2018 channel conference msp to hear real - life case studies from your peers and meet with leading industry vendors to find out about the latest technology to capitalise on .\nnew for 2018 : women in channel awards . designed to recognise the female role models that will inspire the next generation of females in the channel .\na survey conducted by crn in june 2018 reveals why some resellers are embracing propositions with enthusiasm and driving customer migration , while others are resisting the increasingly intense pull of the cloud .\nto grow , to remain relevant to the customers , and to remain profitable , it channels ( in all their forms ) will have to master a number of business model transformations in the cloud and digital transformation era . read more to learn about the key transformations that it channels will need to address , in order to bring new capabilities to customers and be successful in the future .\nlike any highly competitive industry , the uk channel is packed with bitter rivalries . but that is not to say the uk ' s top resellers are above admitting a grudging respect for some of their peers , as we explore in this feature\nthe cost for each hour of downtime for medium sized company is a staggering $ 6 , 500 . that is a price tag that few businesses can afford to pay and is the reason that your it team needs to make sure they have a strong backup offering for their data . . .\nlooking forward to seeing most of our members at # ispas on thursday night @ themidlandq in manchester . we have @ andrewismaxwell hosting the event and live band @ kudosfunctions last chance to book your tickets ! urltoken\nover 200 companies in the uk benefit from membership of the uk\u2019s leading internet trade association .\nthe internet services providers\u2019 association ( ispa ) is the uk\u2019s trade association for providers of internet services . ispa brings together the uk internet industry to provide essential support through innovation , knowledge and experience in order to benefit the uk economy and society . promoting collaboration and constructive dialogue between its members and the wider internet community , ispa is an all important driving force for the industry .\na cookie is a snippet of text that is sent from a website ' s servers and stored on a web browser . the non - essential cookies used on this website are :\n- we set a small php session cookie for our cookie notification functionality , this is deleted as soon as you close your browser .\n- this allows us to look at really useful data about the visitors we have had to our website .\n- if our website cotains videos then some cookies may be used for tracking views etc . these cookies are implimented if you press play though .\n- if we have comments enabled or allow the public to contribute in other ways via default wordpress functionality we will also use some cookies . these are required for the website to function properly .\nfor other browsers and mobile devices we recommend you use a search engine and enter something like\nhow to change cookie settings in [ browser / device name here ]\n.\nit looks like your cookies are switched off . to ensure the best experience whilst visiting our website please consider allowing cookies . you can find out how to change your settings or more about the cookies we use at the bottom of this page .\nevery year we celebrate and showcase the very best in workplace engagement with our best companies to work for lists . earning a place gives your organisation a unique positive pr story on a regional and national platform and provides you with an opportunity to benchmark yourself against your competitors .\nthere are many great ways to make the most of such a fantastic achievement , and the spectacular awards ceremony is only the start . from social media activation on best companies to publication in the sunday times magazine , we can help you bring this unique pr occasion to life .\nstart your engagement journey today and find out what you need to do to earn a place on the best companies lists .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe manchester based company has been a target of private equity groups and cash - rich major international hosting groups such as united internet , the owners of the 1 & 1 brand , and host europe .\nmr jones said he has no intention of selling , however , in spite of appointing ey as corporate advisers and the takeover offer from a major player last month .\nthe web hosting industry has seen rapid consolidation in recent years as businesses have put pressure on providers to lower prices .\n\u201cever since we appointed them people have been going round the big telcos saying we\u2019re looking to sell .\n\u201cit would be a daft time to sell . the journey isn\u2019t over and i\u2019ve still got a lot to learn . \u201d\nas well as scotching takeover rumours , he ruled out a flotation for the forseeable future , although admitted he had been tempted by the oversubscribed listing of ao world , also based in the north west .\nuk fast reported underlying pre - tax profits of \u00a38 . 5m last year on a turnover of \u00a323 . 5m . in 2010 mr jones said he turned down a \u00a353m bid .\ncookie policy : this site uses cookies ( small files stored on your computer ) to simplify and improve your experience of this website . cookies are small text files stored on the device you are using to access this website . for more information on how we use and manage cookies please take a look at our privacy and cookie policies . some parts of the site may not work properly if you choose not to accept cookies .\ndcd is a global b2b events and media company , delivering unmatched insight and networking , to help the professionals driving the data center scale it infrastructure sector to make better strategic and operational decisions .\nits new base is in the second home building in shoreditch and will act as a southern home for the firm , which has a scotland office in addition to its central - manchester hq and datacentres .\nnewly appointed commercial director lee hull is charged with growing the business in the capital , by focusing particularly on the channel and the public sector .\nthe question for me isn ' t about tech city vs tech north or manchester vs london ,\nhe said .\nit ' s about collaboration between all uk tech interests in order to get the best results for our country and economy . i believe in buying british because we have the talent and the resources to deliver the best in everything we do . tech is no exception .\nbeing based in shoreditch , in one of the main tech hubs in the uk , makes perfect sense . in manchester we are right at the heart of the tech and digital community and we want to build a similar network here .\nurltoken \u00a9 2008 - 2017 . urltoken is a trading name of regional media services ltd . ( 07111349 ) vat number . ( 124302954 )\ninto this multi - million pound empire we all now know ? did you know it all started from him trying to build an online gallery ? lawrence stops by yhp to share his story .\ni think that , if you\u2019re a natural entrepreneur , you don\u2019t view obstacles as barriers ; they\u2019re just things to jump over . if i\u2019d have started out thinking , \u201cthis is going to be so hard\u201d then i might not have done it . i\u2019ve always got one eye on the horizon so i think that helped in the early days . i suppose the hard thing was money because , for the first few years , we were the worst paid people in the company . we paid ourselves the minimum wage at times because we were focused on the bigger goal and new that it was what we had to do to stay afloat and keep growing .\ni still had money trickling in every month from the grand piano venture so gail and i funded it all ourselves without external help . money was tight , gail and i lived on cereal for a month , but we had belief in the success of our business model and kept persevering .\nthey were terrifying months . exhilarating but terrifying . we\u2019d managed to get maybe five or so customers . i remember gail\u2019s granddad coming to see our new office and i was so pleased when he sounded so impressed . then i realised that he had misunderstood , thinking that we had the whole building . having to explain that we just had that one poky room was painful but it made me even more determined for us to own a huge office of our own one day .\ni\u2019ve never thought enough was enough . i was always very mindful of the fact that , for me , this was the business that had to succeed . i was thirty and well aware that this was my chance to make or break it . starting up a business is a journey . you can\u2019t just decide to do it and then give up on it . it\u2019s a much more progressive thing than that and it takes some endurance . if you need that push to keep going then revisit the reasons why you started your business . for me , i want to spend my money on the people that mean a lot to me ; my family , my friends , my colleagues , and the charities that i support . whatever lit that fire in your belly in the first place should still be burning in there somewhere so reconnect with that when times get hard .\ni\u2019m an avid squash player and , when things get hectic , i just hit the court . i have a coach and just spend the hour in that little box channelling all of my focus into trying to beat him ! any worries about the business are left at the door and , whilst i inevitably have to pick them up again on the way out , having that break really helps to restore the balance . a burst of endorphins can do you the world of good ! gail and i also enjoy spending time with our colleagues outside of work , whether that is having a couple of drinks at the pub on a friday or renting out a cinema screen and taking a big group of people to see a film . i like to know my colleagues are achieving a good balance between work and play too . that\u2019s really important here ."]}
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", "topic": 14}], "title": "baby bottle", "paragraphs": ["how to wash baby bottles \u2013 after feeding your baby you will have to wash the baby bottle . learn how to quickly and easily wash your baby bottle .\na baby bottle where the nipple attaches directly to the bottle is by far a better solution .\nmy baby keeps rejecting silicone baby bottle nipples . what is your experience with latex ? will my baby take to it ?\nthe ultimate baby bottle buyers guide \u2013 an incredibly detailed look at baby bottles , from the different types and features to the best baby bottles available .\nthe most common baby bottle nipple available . cheap and it does the job .\nunlike other angled baby bottle that have an obvious bend in the bottle , the chicco naturalfit has an angled nipple instead . the bottle is available in two different sizes :\nunfortunately , if your baby prefers wide neck or slightly unusual baby bottles then you may not be able to match your breast pump to the baby bottle .\nbaby bottles are one of the more inexpensive baby essentials and wont break the bank . there is nothing to be gained from buying a used baby bottle .\nif you wanted a stainless steel baby bottle then this is it . unlike other brands , this baby bottle contains no plastic . even the collar is stainless steel . yep . your baby will never come into contact with plastic with this bottle .\nyou can use this guide to choose an appropriate baby bottle based on how much your baby bottle drinks . you can find the full table and feeding frequency here .\nit\u2019s no surprise to see a munchkin baby bottle on this list . the company dominates the baby feeding market and with good reason , the majority of their products are pretty good , including this baby bottle .\nconsumer reports . march 2016 . baby bottle buying guide . urltoken [ march 2016 ]\nlet\u2019s look at what you should consider when looking for the best baby bottle nipples .\nhow to wean your baby off the bottle \u2013 it can be difficult to give up a good thing . follow these simple steps to wean your baby off the bottle .\n[ 0029 ] fig . 15 is an isometric view of an empty baby bottle .\ncracking , discoloration , and thinning could be signs that it ' s time to toss your baby ' s bottle or bottle nipple .\na regulator seal capable of being positioned between the top of the baby bottle and the measuring chamber , wherein said regulator seal has a least one vent positioned on the regulator seal to permit flow of liquid from the baby bottle into the measuring chamber when the measuring unit is attached to an inverted baby bottle and prevent flow of liquid from the baby bottle to the measuring chamber when the baby bottle and attached measuring unit are held at an angle for feeding the baby .\nyes ; you can use the dr browns originial bottle without the special venting system , in which case you can use most regular neck bottle nipples like lifefactory bottle nipples or evenflo bottle nipples .\nthe more parts your baby bottle has the more time consuming it will be to wash . each individual piece of your baby bottle will need to be washed . simply put , the less parts your baby bottle has , the less time you will spend cleaning it .\nmany parents find that bottle warmers , insulated tote bags , bottle - drying racks , and dishwasher baskets that hold bottle parts are helpful to have .\ndon\u2019t make a meal out of bottle feeding . browse our selection of baby bottles , natural flow teats and bottle warmers to make dinner times easier for both you and your baby .\nby the time you have finished reading this guide you will be a baby bottle expert .\ncontroversy is brewing online over a baby beer bottle . ( perpetual kid / abc news )\nwatch out parents , because there ' s some controversy brewing over a baby beer bottle .\nall of the components are made within the us and europe so you can ensure you will receive a bottle of great quality . you can also use these bottle to grow with baby as the bottle nipples are interchangeable with the sippy cup teats . as baby grows and can hold the bottle , the silicone case makes it super easy for baby to grip onto the bottle .\nbaby bottles also come in different sizes . size is measured by the amount of formula or milk the baby bottle can hold . baby bottles generally come in two different sizes :\nthanks , tracey for your great feedback ! the playtex nurser baby bottle is a great bottle for a baby with gas issues . it does get rid of the excess air very well .\nwhile the following affordable baby bottle may lack the bells and whistles and good looking design of premium baby bottles , it will allow you to feed your baby without breaking the bank .\ngone are the days when there was only a single type baby bottle available . modern baby bottle designs range from plain to just plain weird . let\u2019s take a closer look at the different types of baby bottles you may come across .\nwhen your baby wants the bottle , he wants it now ! there is a good chance you will be quickly and sleepily need to put together a baby bottle at a moments notice while juggling a wiggling baby at the same time .\nwatch this step - by - step guide to safely warming up your baby ' s bottle .\nwhile stainless steel baby bottles are not the best for measuring out your baby\u2019s meal , kleen kanteen have made the best of a bad situation . the bottle has measurement markings on both the inside and outside of the baby bottle making this the easiest stainless steel bottle to use for measuring .\nthis high - tech baby bottle solves a problem plaguing close to 70 % of all infants .\ndespite having more parts than a regular baby bottle , cleaning is still quite simple thanks to the removable base on the bottle . this means that you can scrub out your baby bottle not only from the mouth , but from the bottom as well .\nwhile not as popular as glass or plasticplastic , stainless steel baby bottle will last you well through your baby\u2019s bottle using period . let\u2019s explore some of the best stainless steel bottles on the market .\nthere are a couple different baby bottle sterilizer options depending on your preferences . we came up with the best baby bottle sterilizers with each of the sterilizer types so you know that you ' re getting the top product for you and your baby .\nour new bottle helps to make bottle feeding more natural for your baby and you . the teat features an innovative petal design for natural latch on similar to the breast , making it easy for your baby to combine breast and bottle feeding . see all benefits\nlearn about baby bottle and nipple materials , sizes , shapes , and flow speeds . see all videos\ndr . brown ' s options bottle 120 ml . - standard | baby plus b . v .\nbut when it comes to baby bottle organization , everything pinterest offers takes up a ton of space .\nfinding the right baby bottle is more a process of elimination than a matter of personal preference \u2014 for you , anyway . your baby will ultimately decide which is best , so be prepared to try more than one style of baby bottle and nipple .\npour hot , soapy water into bottles , and rotate a baby bottle brush inside until the bottle is clean . wash away all soapy water under running water .\nshop online for bottles , sterilisers , bottle nipples , bottle sets , bottle cleaning products , bottle warmers & coolers , warming bags by brands like philips avent , pigeon , dr . brown ' s , nuby and other brands .\na baby bottle should be easy to put together , assemble , clean and travel well . there are enough hardships that go with being a parent , an inconvenient baby bottle should not be one of them .\nthis bottle is great and designed to keep baby gas free which means happy baby ! ! i also love the variety nipple pack that comes with the bottles . one nipple is breast - like and really helps transition baby from breast to bottle much smoother !\nyour baby won\u2019t be drinking out of his baby bottle forever . yes , i know it\u2019s sad but your little one won\u2019t stay little for long . if you want to plan for the future then some baby bottles have the ability to turn into a sippy cup for when your baby outgrows the bottle .\na baby bottle that leaks is as utterly useless . fill your new baby bottle with water and dry off any excess from the outside of the bottle . hold the bottle at different angles ( if you are feeling confident , give it a good shake ) . you are looking for signs that liquid can escape the baby bottle . if it does , you are going to have to throw it in the trash and start again .\nno , the born free breeze bottle design is two piece ; the bottle and the nipple / collar . in other words the nipple cannot be removed from the bottle collar .\nwash your bottles as usual before half filling each baby bottle with water . place each bottle upright inside the microwave . microwave for approximately a minute and a half .\nthe chill baby li ' l lager baby bottle is a prank bottle available from manufacturers fred and friends . with a tinted brown color and a label that reads\nlil ' lager premium quality , the bottle clearly resembles a beer . the description for the item is available\npentagram\u2019s daniel weil spent three years immersed in parenting culture while redesigning the baby bottle for maternity company mothercare .\nbaby bottle ,\naccession # h . 2008 . 1 . 1 , north carolina museum of history\nsee where i am going with this ? less is definitely more when it comes to baby bottles . look for a baby bottle that is functional but uses as few pieces as possible . a fiddly baby bottle with lots of pieces can drive a parent insane .\nwhen your baby sucks on the nipple of a baby bottle a vacuum is formed . this vacuum can cause air bubbles to become trapped inside the nipple .\nbaby\u2019s happy tummy makes for a very happy mommy . learn how our playtex \u00ae ventaire \u00ae bottle can help . playtex baby \u00ae , for better beginnings .\nhow to remove bad smells from baby bottles \u2013 over time your baby bottle will begin to smell . learn how to remove these foul odors for good !\nfor the price ; you get a whole lot of baby bottle . the modern twist design makes the baby bottle easy to grip and the nipples come with small air vents , to help prevent nipple collapse and gas .\nif you are out on the road then a disposable baby bottle will allow you to cut down on cleaning . while there are only a few choices in the disposable baby bottle category , they fortunately perform very well .\nlike pacifiers , baby bottles can come with many different styles of nipples . your baby will be less likely to reject a baby bottle nipple if it is the same as the nipple found on his pacifier .\nthat\u2019s where handles come in . your baby can wrap his whole hands around the handles of a baby bottle allowing your little one to get a better grip .\nthe nipple is the other major part of the baby bottle . when sucked on ; milk or formula is drawn through the nipple and into your baby\u2019s mouth .\nif your baby is fidgety after feeding and suffers from gas or colic then it is well worth your time trying a vented baby bottle . while vented baby bottles do not work on every gassy baby there is a huge army of parents that swear by them .\nanything that causes a vacuum within the baby bottle can lead to the nipple collapsing during feeding , leading to frustration for baby and mom . the following conditions can create nipple collapse even with a compatible bottle / nipple combination :\nas the name suggests , the neck is wider than that of a standard baby bottle . because the opening is wider , so is the nipple that attaches to the bottle .\ni\u2019ve seen a lot of moms using the doctor brown bottle and nipple , which is not a wide base nipple . i feel a baby does not have to have a straw in their bottle to prevent gas . when bottle feeding a baby , if the bottle stays tilted upwards and the nipple is full of milk and not air , there should not be an excessive amount of air entering baby\u2019s tummy .\nthe bottle comes with accessories like a cap and handle that help your baby feed comfortably and safely . the training handles help your baby learn to self - feed .\ndon\u2019t like the idea of a plastic baby bottle because you don\u2019t know the mystery chemicals that make it up ? glass baby bottles are a natural and effective alternative .\nbaby bottle teats are made of silicone or latex , and they come in various shapes . pay attention to the flow rate when shopping for bottle teats , as this determines how fast the milk goes into your baby s mouth .\nto boil your baby\u2019s bottle you will need a large pot or pan with a lid . if possible , avoid using this pan for anything other than sterilizing your baby bottles . if you also cook with this pan , ensure it is thoroughly cleaned prior to adding your baby bottle .\nthe shape of the nipple will have a huge influence on whether baby prefers the bottle or not . you should choose a shape according to your needs . let\u2019s explore bottle nipple shapes\nour clinically proven anti - colic valve system allows air into the bottle and away from your baby ' s tummy .\ninnovative twin valve designed to reduce colic and discomfort by venting air into the bottle and not baby ' s tummy .\nworst \u2013 non vented : contains no venting whatsoever . air enters the bottle as soon as your baby stops sucking .\nbaby bottles are essential when it comes to baby gear . before wasting money on bottles that don\u2019t work , check out urltoken guide to the best baby bottles .\nthe best way to your baby\u2019s heart is definitely through his stomach . a baby bottle is the second best way to deliver food to your little one . whether you breastfeed or not , there is a very high chance there will come a time when you need to use a baby bottle .\nthe nipples on this baby bottle are slow flow to prevent your baby from gulping too fast . unlike other tommee tippee bottles , the nipples are unvented . instead , a tube and valve system that sits at the center of the bottle helps reduce air bubbles in your baby\u2019s formula or milk .\nif your baby enjoys holding his own bottle then you will have to be prepared to frequently pick it up off the ground . the rounded shape of a bottle is difficult for your baby\u2019s small hands to hold and will be dropped often .\nwant a baby bottle that is 100 % worry free ? once your baby has finished chowing down on his favorite meal you simply throw this bottle in the trash . yep , the whole thing . wasteful ? maybe . convenient ? definitely .\nbest \u2013 bottom venting : when the bottle is upended and sucked on , air is drawn into the bottle through a valve at the base of the bottle . since negative pressure is completely eliminated , your baby\u2019s milk or formula will be virtually air free .\ni smiled at the blonde woman , my kindred spirit , as the bottle - feeding mom ' s baby started wailing .\nthis baby bottle is made up of 6 different pieces . ( some baby bottles have more pieces again ! ) each piece is a piece that needs to be cleaned can break or worse , can go missing ; rendering the whole bottle useless .\nthe majority of baby bottle manufacturers actually have a baby bottle that can fit directly to standard breast pumps . if you find yourself pumping frequently then you will save yourself a lot of time and energy ( and stress ) transferring milk between bottles .\nas the name suggests , the bottle is designed to get your baby to latch onto it as if it was your own breast . the bottle achieves this with a unique accordion style nipple .\nbaby bottle sl is a cardioid condenser microphone that delivers classic sound and incredible versatility . with a richly present midrange , smooth top end , and neutral bottom , baby bottle sl is reminiscent of the world\u2019s finest vintage microphones . featuring a high - pass filter and - 20db pad , baby bottle sl excels at adding a rich , classic vibe to nearly any sound source .\nthe natural polypropylene baby bottle is a great all - rounder , a wide neck , tempting vented nipple and easy to clean . if you are absolutely confused by all the different baby bottle choices then you could pick a much worse place to start .\nif you are using an old bottle or in doubt then you can determine what plastic your baby bottle is made from by the recycling symbol on the bottom . you now have the peace of mind that you can truly get a bpa - free plastic water bottle .\na pre - sterilized baby bottle that comes complete with a nipple and lid . sold in multiple packs , simply add breast milk or formula and throw the whole bottle in the trash after use .\ngenerally speaking , the more parts a baby bottle has , the more likely it is to leak ( whether its because the bottle was incorrectly assembled or one of the parts has worn down ) .\nwhether you ' re formula feeding or pumping breast milk , get tips on preparing and giving your baby ' s first bottle .\nboth the anti - colic and baby bottle are bpa - free , lead - free , pvc - free and cpsia compliant .\nno , it\u2019s not a baby bottle nipple that has half melted . this funny looking thing is known as an orthodontic nipple .\nthis was incredibly close to taking out the crown for best stainless steel baby bottle . why didn\u2019t it ? the replacement nipples are expensive . unjustifiably so . in fact , you could buy a complete plastic baby bottle for the price of the replacement nipples .\nso you have decided on the baby bottle you want based on all the features i went through above . unfortunately this is only half the battle . the real baby bottle test begins when you take it home and begin using it on a daily basis .\nguess what ? the company that makes amazing breast pumps also makes a great baby bottle to go with them . these baby bottles are compatible with all breast pumps in the medela range .\nthe wider neck also makes cleaning than narrow - necked bottles . once you remove the nipple and collar you will find that the mouth of the baby bottle will easily accept the largest of bottle wands .\nthe bottle used with your breast pump is also your baby\u2019s bottle . no need to transfer milk between containers and bottles . less bottles means less cleaning , a huge plus for any time poor parent .\nfor breastfed babies the best way to avoid bottle preference is to use the slowest flow nipple possible so that baby still need to make effort to get the milk . check out our advice on pace feeding \u2013 the best method for bottle feeding your breastfed baby .\nwhen it comes time to feed your baby you will no doubt measure out how each of your baby\u2019s meal . baby bottles with measuring lines will make your job much easier .\nyou know how stainless steel lasts basically forever ? pura kiki has taken advantage of this by offering a range of lids ( sold separately ) to keep your bottle in use long after your baby has outgrown it . the lids include sippy cup , straw bottle and sports bottle .\none of the disadvantages of glass baby bottles is that they are generally more expensive than ones made out of plastic . somehow evenflo has manufactured a cheap glass baby bottle suitable for parents on a budget that want to use glass to feed their baby .\nthe main exposures were 3 measures related to bottle - feeding practices during the first 6 months , including percentage of milk feedings given by bottle ( bfi ) , mothers\u2019 encouragement of their infant to finish all the milk in the bottle ( bottle emptying encouraged by mothers ) , and infants finishing all of the milk in the bottle ( bottle emptying led by infants ) . because the purpose of this study was to examine behavioral differences influenced by mode of milk delivery ( breast versus bottle ) rather than the type of milk ( human milk versus nonhuman milk ) , bfi and bottle - emptying behaviors were estimated regardless of the type of milk in the bottle .\nbaby bottle nipples made from silicone will last 3 - 4 times longer than a latex nipple . if your baby is particularly rough with the nipple then this extra durability can be a blessing .\nby far the most popular of the disposable baby bottles is the playtex nurser with drop - ins . rather than throw the whole baby bottle out you simply dispose of a single plastic liner .\ncleaning the baby bottles that quickly becomes a chore and will quickly become a major part of your daily routine . just how major all depends on how easy the baby bottle is to clean .\nbelow i will answer commonly asked questions about baby bottles . if you have a baby bottle related question you want answered , simply ask it in the comments below and i will answer asap !\nanother advantage is that your baby will use the same mouth movements ( sucking ) as he does to draw milk from your breast on the bottle itself . when you switch back from the bottle to the breast your baby will not suck improperly and hurt your nipple .\nno , but check out our article on how to use comotomo nipples with glass mason jars to make your own glass baby bottle .\nfor daily cleaning of bottles and supplies , however , you ' ll only need soap , hot water and a baby bottle brush .\n[ 0015 ] fig . 1 is an isometric view of one embodiment of the invention attached to a standard baby bottle and nipple .\na unique angled design coupled with a valve that is located at the bottom of the bottle makes this one of the best baby bottles for preventing air intake . the bottle is available in two different sizes :\nyou want to choose a bottle that is as close to the breast feeding experience as possible . if your baby believes the bottle is a breast then he will be much more likely to take to it .\nuse a baby bottle brush to get into all those curves and edges which easily harbour those germs . a bottle brush allows you to effectively scrub off any milk residue which wasn\u2019t removed by rinsing or soaking .\n3 at 2 weeks of age , babies fed with a philips avent bottle showed a trend to less colic than babies fed with a conventional bottle .\nmy only gripe with this bottle is that it is not dishwasher safe which is a shame since there is so much to love about this bottle .\ndr . brown ' s options bottle ( 120 ml . ) seems to be the favourite of babies around the globe . this bottle is easily accepted even by new - borns . this bottle has a traditional narrow shape .\none of the cheapest stainless steel baby bottles on the market . if you wanted to test if a stainless steel bottle is right for your baby then this is a cost effective place to start .\nthere is one major benefit an angled nipple has over an angled bottle . it can be swapped out for a regular nipple . if your baby doesn\u2019t take to an angled bottle you will have to buy a whole new regular bottle . replacing a nipple instead is easier on the wallet .\nthe baby bottle is exactly the same as the dr brown\u2019s natural flow bottle except for the fact that it is made from glass . right down to the patented vent system and vacuum - free feeding . everything you would find on the plastic bottle can be found on the glass version .\nhad reached out to fred and friends , requesting comment on the bottle and whether the company has concerns the li ' l lager baby bottle may encourage children to consume alcohol . the company has not yet responded .\nmy exclusively breastfed baby needed to begin having a bottle here and there because of her upcoming transition to daycare . the playtex ventaire bottle makes a nipple perfect for baby ' s little mouths and easy to hold as they get more independent , too . she was a fan and it ' s made my search for the perfect bottle a lot shorter .\nsome electric baby bottle sterilizers will not only rid your bottles of germs and bacteria but also deodorize and dry your bottles with hot air .\n[ 0030 ] fig . 16 is an isometric view of one embodiment of the invention as assembled with a standard baby bottle and nipple .\nsince 2008 , the glass baby bottle has been the # 1 buying guide for the best and safest baby , toddler & kids products ( with some grown - up stuff mixed in too ! ) .\nthe only times you should stray from your once a week sanitizing ritual is when your baby is sick , you have a new baby bottle or you are noticing the visible build - up of grime .\n* * at 2 weeks of age , babies fed with a philips avent bottle showed a trend to less colic than babies fed with a conventional bottle .\nspeaking of air , the bottle also includes an anti - colic valve at the base of the bottle to help prevent air from combining with the milk .\nlifefactory knows a thing about glass baby bottles ; they are what their business was founded on . on the back of the baby bottles success , lifefactory has grown to offer some of the finest glassware available . their glass baby bottle is available in two different sizes :\ni really enjoyed your article on baby bottles , thanks ! with so many out there it can be overwhelming . i really love the playtex baby ventaire anti colic baby bottle because my daughter has colic . these are perfect for her . i recommend them to everyone .\nso how do you get your breast loving baby to take a bottle ? by providing a bottle that not only feels like a breast but also mimics the whole breastfeeding experience . the similarity also helps prevent nipple confusion .\nas always , philips avent ensures that every bottle in it\u2019s natural range is compatible with each other . this means that if you already bought the plastic version then you have spare parts on hand for this baby bottle .\nwhen mimijumi unveiled its baby bottle , some buyers gaped and giggled . with a peach\u2019s curves , a mannequin\u2019s pallor , and a prominent nipple , the bottle \u2013 modeled after a mother\u2019s breast \u2013 stirred up prudish sensibilities .\nchoosing a baby bottle and nipple that\u2019s right for your breastfed baby can be tricky . your baby now has to work with a rigid plastic nipple rather than your soft , flexible skin . brands have made put a lot into nipple designs to make them more \u2018breast like\u2019 , however ultimately it will be down you and baby\u2019s preference .\nunlike other baby bottles that pull air through valves in the nipple , the valve is located in the base of the bottle . the vent effectively traps air at the back of the bottle resulting in virtually no air mixing with the milk and making it\u2019s way into your baby\u2019s tummy .\n[ \u2026 ] bottle effect : pumped breast milk or formula affects appetite \u2026interestingly , researchers found results were similar for pumped breast milk or formula fed via a bottle . it is the bottle that is to blame , \u2026 [ \u2026 ]\nthe best baby bottles stand out from the rest , thanks to their stellar design , smart innovations and all - around user - friendliness . here are a few contenders to get you started on your search for the best baby bottles and bottle - feeding gear for baby .\na major downside to glass baby bottles is that some daycare centers don\u2019t allow them . 5 phases got around this problem by creating a hybrid plastic / glass baby bottle that has the benefits of both materials .\nwhile a baby bottle is one of the cheaper baby essentials , the costs can still add up , particularly if your budget is already stretched with the addition of an extra mouth to feed . i hear you\nmany parents keep a minimum two - three baby bottles on hand . if you find yourself leaving your baby with a carer or family member then you may want to purchase a bottle for each individual feeding .\njust as the name suggests this is when baby prefers to feed from a bottle rather than from the breast . the two main reasons being :\n[ 0016 ] fig . 2 is an isometric , exploded view of one embodiment of the invention attached to a standard baby bottle and nipple .\nnewborns will happily let you hold the bottle during feeding time . as your baby gets older he will become more independent ( they grow up so fast ) and very likely want to start holding the bottle himself during feeding .\nadmittedly evenflo keeps the cost down by making you buy this bottle in a pack of six . if you wish to buy multiple bottles then this is a blessing . if you only want to buy a single baby bottle then you can get a premium glass bottle for less ( like the lifefactory ) .\nbottles should be cleaned after every feeding . if your baby does not finish drinking a bottle within 2 hours , throw away the unfinished formula . germs can grow quickly if breast milk or formula is added to a partially used bottle , or if a used bottle is only rinsed , rather than cleaned .\navoids nipple - confusion when used as the first and only bottle - nipple .\ncoined the \u201c bottle effect \u201c , \u201cbabies who are bottle - fed early on may consume more calories later in infancy than babies who are exclusively breastfed . \u201d\nphilips avent recognizes that choosing a bottle for your new baby is an important decision . hear from our spokeswoman and new mom , sarah chalke , on why she trusts philips avent baby bottles for her daughter frankie .\npediatricians recommend that you bottle feed your baby in a semi - upright position as it may help prevent ear infections . angle necked baby bottles promote feeding in this position and are easier for the parent to hold .\nparents on a budget : if you are looking to save money then you can get away with only buying large bottles . while your baby is young you only fill the bottle to halfway . by doing this you will not need to spend money on a small baby bottle that is quickly outgrown .\nlike with the microwave method below , electric sterilizers work by using high - temperature steam to kill germs and bacteria on your baby bottle and nipples .\nby using your microwave you can quickly and effectively sanitize your baby\u2019s bottle . there are two separate microwave methods you can use in the sterilization process .\n[ 0031 ] fig . 17 is an isometric , exploded view of one embodiment of the invention as assembled with a standard baby bottle and nipple .\nthe baby killer explained how multinational milk companies like his were causing infant illness and death in poor communities by promoting bottle feeding and discouraging breast feeding .\nthe passive immunity and oxytocin controlled bonding that comes into play with breastfeeding cannot be replaced with a bottle or formula . ( bonding to some degree can still occur with bottle - feeding . it helps when the baby is bottle - fed when held near the mother\u2019s chest , skin - to - skin preferred . )\ni have tried a few bottles for my two month old who has reflux and so far the best has been the playtex baby nurser baby bottle with drop - ins disposable liners . they\u2019re so great at getting rid of the excess air so my baby can drink better . i would highly recommend these bottles for anyone with a baby with gas issues .\nthe present invention relates generally to a regulation and dispensing system for use in connection with baby feeding bottles , as well as methods of using that system to feed a baby more efficiently . more specifically , the present invention is directed to a device that allows the measuring and feeding of a controlled volume of formula to a baby through a baby bottle .\ncleaning is an absolute breeze . with only three parts ( bottle , nipple , collar ) there is not a whole lot to worry about . the wide neck and curved inside allows you to clean the bottle with even the bulkiest of bottle wands .\ndoes this bottle look familiar ? it should , the bottle very closely resembles the tommee tippee easi - vent we listed above . that is where the similarity ends as this bottle was designed with one purpose and one purpose only , to defeat colic .\nmeasurements on the side of the glass ( in both metric and imperial ) allow you to easily size out your baby\u2019s meal . while this glass baby bottle does not come with a silicone sleeve , it\u2019s unique ergonomic shape makes it easy to grip , even while feeding a wriggling baby .\nbuilding on the success of the original baby bottle , the sl model features refined sonics , a new streamlined build and versatile switches to capture the true character of your voice and bring classic mojo to acoustic guitars and other instruments . baby bottle sl is designed from top to bottom to inspire unforgettable performances .\nthe problem is that there are so many different baby bottles on the market it can be difficult to know where to begin . it can be surprisingly difficult to find a baby bottle that won ' t leak and is just as easy to use as it is to clean ( and even then your baby still might reject it ) . the whole process of buying a baby bottle can be a be a bit daunting to a new parent .\nit ' s not always easy to soothe a crying baby . we can help you figure out what to do when your baby wails .\nwhen you think about the best baby bottles , you may shy away from glass bottles because they\u2019re heavier and breakable . but don\u2019t count glass baby bottles out ! they are easier to clean and although there are plenty of bpa - free baby bottles out there , glass baby bottles are truly free of chemicals , which makes them safer for baby . when it comes to the best glass baby bottle , dr . brown\u2019s wins for its vent - system , which helps control the flow of the feeding .\nas with the best baby bottles for newborns , finding the best baby bottles for preemies means finding bottles with slow - flow nipples . moms of preemies love dr . brown\u2019s natural flow preemie baby bottle because of the specially designed preemie - flow nipples . dr . brown\u2019s preemie baby bottles also have the original vent system to help reduce gas , colic and all of the other issues that make for an irritable baby at feeding time .\nstainless steel is by far the least common of the three materials used in baby bottles . if you can imagine a thermos with a nipple then you pretty much know exactly what to expect from a stainless steel baby bottle .\npreemies and newborns will start with the smallest sized baby bottle nipple . this is because their mouth is smaller and they are still learning the correct swallowing technique ( milk flowing too quick will cause your baby to choke ) .\nunlike other baby bottles that give you a bit of choice with sizing , the thinkbaby only comes in one size ; 9 ounce . if that holds too much for your younger baby , simply fill the bottle half way .\na pack of three well made plastic baby bottles at a bargain price . if you were looking for an inexpensive way to build your baby bottle collection then gerber\u2019s first essential will allow you to do it on the cheap .\nno one likes to keep a hungry baby waiting , which is why these bottle warmers and prep tools get top marks for doing their jobs . . .\ndue to the unique shape , the bottle is easy to hold and grip in any direction for maximum comfort , even for baby ' s tiny hands .\nthis is term given to a situation when baby refuses to breastfeed after being introduced to a bottle . there are many reasons babies suffer this problem including :\none you have used your baby bottle for a week or so any annoyances ( however they major they may be ) will soon become apparent . if you find yourself cursing every time you go to fill up or clean your baby\u2019s bottle then it may be a sign that you should try a different model .\nthe bottle holds the milk and formula before it enters the nipple and then your baby\u2019s mouth . seems simple , right ? do not be fooled , there are many different choices to be made surrounding the bottle . like the material for instance\u2026\njust because a bottle is brand new does not mean that it is immediately germ - free . whenever a new bottle or nipple enters your home , be sure to properly sterilize it using the methods below before giving it to your baby .\nour breast - shaped teat makes it easy for you to combine breast and bottle .\naap . 2015 . bottle feeding basics . healthy children . urltoken [ march 2016 ]\nbottle : use the larger side and place all the bristles into the bottle . move the brush with a half circle rotation to remove all the milk within the bottle . clean the inside neck by pulling the brush in and out for a few motions .\nrisk of bottle - feeding for rapid weight gain during the first year of life .\nif you were to close your eyes and think of a baby bottle then chances are this is the image that jumped into your head . a standard baby bottle has no bells or whistles and is little more than a lid and nipple attached to a bottle ( and maybe a cover to protect the nipple ) . standard baby bottles are also known as straight - neck bottles . standard bottles are cheap . you can pick them up for as little as a couple of dollars and are found just about anywhere . if you need a bottle in a hurry then you should be able to pick one up at your local pharmacy . standard bottles have a basic shape , making it easy to fit a bottle warmer , a bottle sterilizer , or a bottle carrier becuase they are all designed to fit this common shape .\nto solve this problem i have created the most detailed baby bottle guide in existence . i will walk you through everything you could ever need to know about baby bottles including the different types , features , what to look for when buying and even examples of the best baby bottles on the market .\nwith a smooth modern shape , this stainless steel baby bottle is definitely one of the nicer looking ones on the market . a contoured shape makes the bottle easy to hold and a wide mouth allows you to easily fill , pour and clean .\nwe have a name for this design : slow - flow . it keeps the bottle from pouring milk into the baby\u2019s mouth faster than he can get it from the breast , so that the bottle doesn\u2019t become a more rewarding or easier source .\nonce you have settled on a baby bottle it is recommended that you buy the same brand of the nipple . while different nipples may fit , you may find that they leak or worse , pop off into your baby\u2019s mouth .\nwhat else will you need to prepare baby ' s gourmet meal ? a breast pump is essential if you\u2019re expressing . choose from manual pumps that are cushioned to help keep you comfy . if you decide to go with baby formula , we have powdered and bottled baby milk to keep baby ' s tummy full at every stage of their growth \u2013 from birth up to 3 years . a baby bottle warmer can shave valuable minutes off dinnertime . these prep machines measure the water and heat your bottle quickly and to the right temperature .\nthese bottles come with small plastic pouches that sit inside the bottle . your milk or formula is added to the plastic pouch and never comes into contact with the bottle itself .\nanother popular bottle among booby loving babies ; the tommee tippee may not look like a breast but many babies cant tell the difference . this bottle comes in two different sizes :\nthe wide , breast - shaped teat promotes natural latch - on similar to the breast , making it easy for your baby to combine breast and bottle feeding .\nunfortunately , it\u2019s not all roses for plastic baby bottles . because plastic is the softest of all baby bottle materials it can easily be scratched so be sure to stick to softer bottle brushes and cloths when cleaning . why don\u2019t you want scratches ? bacteria can hide in scratches and can be missed during the cleaning process .\nbaby bottle nipples can be made from two different types of material ; latex or silicone . let\u2019s take a closer look at the pros and cons of each .\nas an added measure of protection , the lifefactory glass baby bottle comes with a silicone sleeve ( unlike other glass bottles that require you to buy the silicone sleeve separately ) . the sleeve has two separate purposes ; it allows you or your baby to better grip the bottle and also protects it from shattering if dropped .\ni do have some good news for you though . if at the end of the day , your baby bottle has been sterilized and there are still small steam particles left over ; it will not harm your baby . the steam at the base is more offensive to the eyes than to your baby .\nunless the instructions indicate the contrary , glass baby bottles can be sterilized the same way as plastic baby bottles using any of the methods below .\nlet\u2019s face it , sometimes you don\u2019t want to break the bank when shopping for baby gear . the best baby bottles can get expensive . so when you find one that works well and is affordable , you\u2019re going to do the happy dance . the medela breastmilk bottle connects directly to the pump , which means less work for mom . and even for non - pumping mamas , this bottle ranks high because the baby bottles don\u2019t leak and are easy to read . at an average of $ 4 a bottle , cheap baby bottles never looked so good !\nuse of the present invention to measure and regulate the amount of formula fed to the baby advantageously ensures correct feeding methods , resulting in proper nourishment and minimizing related complications for the baby . the present invention was designed for parents and caretakers who bottle feed or supplement with formula using a baby bottle . of course , the device of the present invention also could be used by a caretaker to feed previously obtained breast milk to a baby , when the mother is away .\nthe sippy cup lid will usually be sold separately ( but you probably want to but it now in case the product is discontinued ) and replaces your baby bottle\u2019s nipple . thanks to sippy cup lids , many parents report that their baby transitioned to a sippy cup easier because their little one was already familiar with the bottle .\nwhen you look at this baby bottle you will notice that the base of the nipple is quite large . the base actually comes into contact with your baby\u2019s cheeks , tip of the nose and chin , much the way your own breast would . because of the familiarity , many breast fed babies quickly take to this bottle .\nthe philips avent natural bottle is made of bpa - free * material ( polypropylene ) .\nbabies fed breastmilk by breast versus by bottle : a pilot study evaluating early growth patterns .\ninterestingly , researchers found results were similar for pumped breast milk or formula fed via a bottle . it is the bottle that is to blame , not the contents . reuters explains :\nideal for parents of breastfed babies who find the need to introduce a bottle but who don ' t want their baby getting lazy - feeding / nipple - confusion .\nmany parents not only buy spare nipples but also the next size up as well , particularly if they plan to continue bottle feeding through their baby\u2019s next development phase .\ndisposable baby bottles are designed to be used when traveling or in other situations where you are unable to clean up your regular baby bottle . rather than clean these bottles , you simply throw them in the trash when feeding time is over ."]}
{"id": 54983, "summary": [{"text": "chapel hill transit operates public bus and van transportation services within the contiguous municipalities of chapel hill and carrboro and the campus of the university of north carolina at chapel hill in the southeast corner of orange county in the research triangle metropolitan region of north carolina .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "chapel hill transit began operation in august 1974 .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "total ridership , including fixed route , ez rider and shared ride feeder service , for fiscal year 2015 was almost 6.5 million ridership . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "chapel hill transit", "paragraphs": ["chapel hill transit will make service schedule adjustments to some routes during the unc - chapel hill summer break .\n, and wake forest with connections to chapel hill transit , durham area transit authority and capital area transit in raleigh .\nchapel hill transit provides free bus service to chapel hill , carrboro , and unc . for more information , visit urltoken or call chapel hill transit at 919 - 969 - 4900 .\nchapel hill transit will provide tar heel express shuttle service to the unc - chapel hill commencement ceremony on may 13 .\nchapel hill transit operates fixed - route and demand - response service throughout the towns of chapel hill and carrboro with connecting routes to the regional transit provider , gotriangle .\nget anywhere you need to go in chapel hill by biking , walking , taking chapel hill transit or driving . the many ways to get around chapel hill include a fare - free transit system , bikeways and greenways .\nchapel hill transit ( cht ) , the second largest transit system in north carolina , is the public transportation provider for chapel hill , carrboro and the university of north carolina at chapel hill . while a department of the town of chapel hill , cht is advised by the chapel hill transit partners committee , which provides policy and financial guidance for the department .\nchapel hill transit is made up of three divisions including the administrative division , the operations division and the maintenance division . duties of the divisions of chapel hill transit include :\nmaps are available from the chapel hill - carrboro chamber of commerce and the chapel hill / orange county visitors bureau .\na chapel hill downtown walking map ( pdf ) has been created by go ! chapel hill active living by design .\nthe town of chapel hill provides more than 850 parking spots in downtown chapel hill . view a map of parking locations .\nchapel hill transit will not operate on monday , sept . 4 in observance of the labor day holiday\nchapel hill transit is drafting its recommendation for a new bus route and it\u2019s looking for residents\u2019 input .\nat the meetings , chapel hill transit introduced six alternatives for routes in the north - south corridor .\nthere are many different transit systems serving unc . chapel hill transit is fare - free in chapel hill and carrboro , and park & ride lots make it easy to catch the bus for work or class . for help planning a transit trip , check out the transit tips below .\nchatham transit runs eight times each weekday from pittsboro to chapel hill for $ 3 . 00 each way !\ngotriangle , orange county and the regional durham - chapel hill - carrboro planning group could renegotiate the agreement for adding transit services , said jeff mann , gotriangle\u2019s general manager . he suggested they meet with chapel hill transit\u2019s partners \u2013 chapel hill , carrboro and unc \u2013 before june 30 .\nchapel hill transit is the public transportation provider that serves chapel hill , carrboro and the university of north carolina at chapel hill . for complete information about chapel hill transit services , schedules , route changes or directions to the nearest stop , visit them at urltoken , email chtransit @ urltoken , or call a customer service representative at 919 - 485 - 7433 .\nchatham transit runs three times each weekday from siler city to chapel hill for $ 3 . 00 each way !\nchapel hill transit hosted meetings to discuss a route to connect the eubanks road park and southern village shopping center .\nchapel hill transit ( cht ) is the second largest transit system in north carolina , providing over seven million rides per year . cht serves the communities of chapel hill , carrboro , and the university of north carolina at chapel hill ( unc ) . mailing address : 405 martin luther king jr . blvd , chapel hill , nc 27514 , 919 - 969 - 4908\nvega said once a decision is made , chapel hill transit will submit the plan to the town council for adoption .\nchapel hill transit provides the tar heel express shuttle service from local park & ride lots to unc men\u2019s basketball games .\nchapel hill transit provides the tar heel express shuttle service from local park and ride lots to unc home football games .\nchapel hill transit will detour the f route beginning wednesday , september 6 , on carol street between james and lorraine streets .\nchapel hill transit provides service between unc , chapel hill , and carrboro . these buses are free and run frequently throughout the day . park & ride lots make it easy for those not within walking distance of a bus stop to use transit .\nmost municipal offices will be closed wednesday , july 4 . no transit service . chapel hill public library will be closed .\n2 more @ chtransit winners today @ chapelhillgov # employeeappreciation keith caraway & sheryl sherman . chapel hill transit is rocking today . urltoken\nmila vega , transit service planner at chapel hill transit , said the demand for more extensive transit services already existed in chapel hill prior to the study . though buses in this corridor circulate roughly every four minutes , at high - travel hours , there is not enough room for everyone waiting at the stop .\nchapel hill transit will also implement some schedule and route adjustments effective monday , aug . 14 . chapel hill transit generally makes changes to its schedules in january , may and august , in response to ridership trends , changing traffic patterns and growth in the area .\nsome chapel hill transit buses are equipped with bike racks on the front . view a video showing how to use the bike racks .\nthe local funding \u2013 up from 25 percent to 30 percent now \u2013 still needs to be worked out . the chapel hill transit partners \u2013 chapel hill , carrboro and unc \u2013 could provide the bulk of that money .\nthe 17 . 7 - mile light rail line will connect durham and chapel hill .\nfor additional information on the unc - chapel hill commencement ceremony , please visit urltoken .\nfor additional information on the unc - chapel hill commencement ceremony , please visit urltoken .\n. we also post weekly traffic updates . follow the town of chapel hill on twitter\nchapel hill transit will not operate on monday , sept . 4 in observance of the labor day holiday \u2014 news room - unc health care\nbrt is expected to increase chapel hill transit\u2019s average daily ridership in the corridor by 43 percent , to 8 , 575 trips a day .\nchapel hill transit will provide free tar heel express shuttle service on sunday , may 9 , 2010 , from 7 : 15 a . m . to 12 : 30 p . m for the unc - chapel hill commencement ceremony .\nchapel hill transit will add more service as part of its august service adjustments to increase reliability , meet ridership demands and improve connections to employment and retail centers . the increased service is being funded by the orange county transit plan , which has been providing funding for transit service improvements for chapel hill transit since 2013 . these changes will take effect on monday , aug . 14 , 2017 .\nare you interested in helping ensure that chapel hill transit meets the needs of people with disabilities ? consider serving on the ez rider advisory committee .\nchapel hill transit ' s a , ccx , ru and u routes may be delayed june 1 - 3 during the ncaa baseball regional games .\nchapel hill transit ( cht ) will provide tar heel express shuttle service on saturday , sept . 18 , for the unc - chapel hill football game against the georgia tech yellow jackets , scheduled for noon at kenan stadium . more \u2026\nlook out chapel hill , wake county . dps just got more competitive in teacher pay .\nfor more information on the tar heel express , visit the town of chapel hill website .\nthe univeristy mall is located at 201 south estes drive , chapel hill , nc 27514 .\nthe friday center is located at 100 friday center drive , chapel hill , nc 27599 .\nthe proposed seven - mile bus rapid transit line is a response to chapel hill transit\u2019s north - south corridor alternatives analysis study to determine an alternative for the safer and quicker movement of people along this section of chapel hill . the study , which began in january of 2014 , is the first step in obtaining federal transit administration funding for the project\u2019s construction .\nchapel hill transit ( cht ) will provide tar heel express shuttle service from 7 : 15 a . m . to 12 : 30 p . m . sunday , may 8 , for the unc - chapel hill commencement ceremony at kenan stadium .\nin the event of road closures , chapel hill transit will attempt to maintain posted schedules and routes ; however , customers should plan for detours and delays .\nbeginning on monday , aug . 14 , 2017 , chapel hill transit will begin testing all - door boarding and allowing customers to use buses going to / from the transit facility to reach destinations along a route .\ngotriangle provides regional public transportation service in the triangle with connections to chapel hill transit and other city transit systems , including godurham , goraleigh , and gocary . information : 919 - 485 - ride ( 7433 ) or\nold durham chapel hill road bicycle and pedestrian project installing five - foot sidewalks and five - foot bike lanes ( ncdot project ) in the chapel hill section . the ncdot has initiated acquisition of right of way for the chapel hill section , us 15 - 501 to pope road . construction will begin late summer 2018 . the durham portion of the project , pope road to garrett road , is underway . clearing for utility installation is complete old durham chapel hill road within chapel hill town limits .\nfurther study and community conversations have extended the route to 8 . 2 miles , from eubanks road to southern village , said chapel hill transit director brian litchfield .\nthe town of chapel hill would like to stress the importance of safety in celebrations on franklin street .\nshort range transit plan - the short range transit plan will look at funding opportunities , integration of brt , and longer - term strategic issues such as light rail integration and ongoing regional coordination . ultimately , the short range transit plan will provide an implementable approach to guide transit service in chapel hill and carrboro for the next 10 years and beyond .\nmost municipal offices will be closed monday , may 28 , in observance of memorial day . chapel hill transit will not operate . monday residential trash routes will be collected wednesday , may 30 . chapel hill public library will be open 1 - 5 p . m .\nchapel hill transit hosted two public meetings wednesday to discuss the new route , which will connect the eubanks road park and ride stop with the southern village shopping center .\ndo you walk , bike , run and wheel around chapel hill ? the town of chapel hill is busy with projects to improve your travel safety and convenience \u2013 including sidewalks , streets , trails and greenways , traffic calming and more . the town of chapel hill ' s focus on \u201ccomplete streets\u201d includes traffic slowing measures , public transit , and safe walkways and bike lanes .\nchapel hill transit a , ccx , ru and u routes may be delayed along ridge road and stadium drive during the ncaa baseball super regional games june 8 - 10 .\n\u201cfoundational to our future plans has been the ability of chapel hill transit to serve as the backbone of local service and as a connector to regional transit providers , \u201d the letter states . \u201cwith this in mind , we wish to advocate for increased financial resources for the chapel hill transit system which are necessary to meet future growth demand , to connect riders to station areas and to make essential \u2018last mile\u2019 connections . \u201d\nchapel hill transit recently completed projects at the eubanks road and southern village park and ride lots to replace all of the surface parking lot lights with energy - efficient led lighting .\ncht provides public transportation services to the residents and visitors of the chapel hill , carrboro , and unc communities .\nplease share your feedback on email updates from the town of chapel hill . your input is important to us !\nchapel hill transit is fare - free in chapel hill and carrboro . gotriangle , part , and chatham transit can get you around the region for a small fare . don ' t know how to ride the bus ? check out gotriangle ' s upbeat rap video or online guide . use the free transloc rider app or website to track buses in real - time .\nthe north - south corridor alternatives analysis study was conducted by chapel hill transit and culminated in a locally preferred alternative in may 2016 . the project is now in an environmental review phase .\n405 martin luther king jr blvd . , chapel hill , nc 27514 | 919 - 968 - 2743 | contact us\nsupport for exploration of dual use transitway to optimize the usefulness of the proposed major light rail transit investment in the durham - orange corridor , the rta and the chapel hill - carrboro chamber of commerce previously endorsed the consideration of dual use operation for portions of the transitway corridor ( e . g . , east of chapel hill ) by \u201cinterlining\u201d bus rapid transit operation along the corridor .\ncommuting employees and students ( living outside of the chapel hill transit service area ) may qualify to ride part or gotriangle for free with a gopass or the ct express with a ct annual pass .\nif the unc - chapel hill men\u2019s basketball team wins the ncaa national championship monday night , public safety departments from the town and unc - chapel hill , with the support of partners from surrounding areas , will shut down franklin street to regular traffic .\nrta has consistently supported the acceleration of the durham - orange transit corridor and the timely completion of an enhanced regional transit network . durham and orange counties led that effort by passing successful transit referenda earlier this decade , including plans with bus , bus rapid transit , commuter rail , and light rail components .\napril 27 , 2016 : the chapel hill town council adopted a locally preferred alternative for the north - south corridor study details .\nthe community survey , released this week , shows that chapel hill residents are satisfied with the quality of life in our community .\npark and take a chapel hill transit bus . permits are available by the day , month or year . unc permits can be used in town park and ride lots . for more information , visit urltoken .\na multimillion - dollar plan to connect north and south chapel hill with bus - rapid transit has tripled in cost as it moves toward federal support , with funding and other details to be worked out next year .\nshe said chapel hill transit will use public input and calculations based on travel time and project costs to make its decision on the route . she said there are also technical and policy committees who will provide input .\nchapel hill transit will provide tar heel express shuttle service on tuesday , february 27 , 2018 , for the north carolina basketball game against miami scheduled for 9 p . m . at dean e . smith center .\nwake transit connects the region and expands access to jobs , schools and entertainment .\nnovember 21 , 2016 : the federal transit administration ( fta ) notified chapel hill transit that the north - south corridor bus rapid transit ( brt ) project was formally accepted into the fta\u2019s small starts project development program . this acceptance into the fta program will mean that the brt project can move forward into further engineering analysis and environmental impact review . read the executive summary here .\nchapel hill transit will follow regular routes and schedules as long as street conditions allow safe travel . special - event routes , such as the tar heel express and safe ride service , will not be added on monday .\nthe n . c . department of transportation will begin summer street resurfacing the week of june 11 with major impacts to downtown chapel hill .\n$ 10 general administration lot ( shuttle included 1 . 5 hours prior to game time ) 910 raleigh rd , chapel hill , nc 27514\nbuses to / from transit facility : chapel hill transit customers will be able to use select buses traveling to / from the transit facility to reach destinations along defined routes . these buses will have a special designation on their headsign and customers will be able to use these buses as they travel to / from the garage . additional information on this service option will be issued in early august .\nchapel hill transit will implement a detour for the weekday and saturday cw routes beginning on tuesday , october 25 , 2016 , due to the rosemary street improvement project . during this time , the cw routes will operate along franklin street between downtown chapel hill ( south columbia ) and carrboro . the detour and stop closures will be in - place until further notice .\ni wanted to take a moment to thank chapel hill transit for helping locate a personal belonging i left on the fcx route bus as i left work to go to the friday center park and ride . when i realized it\nchanges to chapel hill transit bus stops in may : stop # 3215 on south road at kenan labs temporarily closed starting may 15 ; # 3450 on martin luther king jr . boulevard at longview will be relocated may 21 .\nduke transit provides bus service throughout the duke university campus and health system in durham .\nchapel hill transit will make every attempt to maintain normal schedules , but is advising customers to expect delays and allow extra travel time due to these detours . the detours and any delays will also impact next\u00adbus predictions for the routes .\nall - door boarding : chapel hill transit will be testing all - door boarding for faster service on all weekday and weekend routes ( not on tar heel express or special event shuttles ) . customers will be able to board the bus at any door ( front or back ) , as it is safe to do so . the test is part of an effort by chapel hill transit to decrease customer loading times at high - demand stops throughout the system .\nsafe ride is a service funded by the unc - chapel hill student government for the safety of students . for information on routes and schedules :\nchapel hill transit will make every attempt to maintain normal schedules , but is advising customers to expect minor delays and allow extra travel time due to these detour . the detour and any delays will also impact next\u00adbus predictions for the routes .\nplease be aware that there could be delays in bus routes for both chapel hill tranist as well as triangle transit on tuesday , april 24 , 2012 . there will be a visit from the president of the united states of america .\nthe council also urged more bus hours to serve the light - rail stations . chapel hill transit and its regional partners will start planning those services this summer , the letter states . while unc pays for most bus service in the rail corridor now , transit officials aren\u2019t sure what unc will pay when light rail is launched .\nt and saturday t routes : northbound trips will operate along banks drive to weaver dairy road ( east chapel hill high ) to improve schedule reliability .\nraleigh - durham international airport ( rdu ) is located about 30 minutes east of chapel hill off interstate 40 . information : 919 - 840 - 2123\ntransportation & parking , in collaboration with unc police and carolinasafe , provides transit services for students and employees to assist in getting around campus after dark . unc point - to - point provides on - demand options such as after dark service , and an emergency ride back program for cap members . unc hospitals and chapel hill transit also offer many late - night transit options for getting around campus outside of normal working hours .\nthe north - south corridor plan started as a $ 24 . 5 million , 7 . 3 - mile link between eubanks road and unc\u2019s campus . new chapel hill transit buses and related amenities were expected to cost an additional $ 7 million .\nfixed - route bus services and ez rider service for the mobility - challenged for the communities of chapel hill , carrboro and the university of north carolina .\nthe chapel hill police department has reached out to more than a dozen law enforcement agencies from around our region for assistance . there will be 250 police officers working monday night , in addition to fire , ems , transit , and public works crews .\nchapel hill transit ( cht ) will provide tar heel express shuttle service on thursday , jan . 10 , for the north carolina men ' s basketball game against miami , scheduled for 7 p . m . at the dean e . smith center .\nthe 17 . 7 - mile light - rail system would link 18 stations from unc hospitals in chapel hill to n . c . central university in durham .\nrickshaw ( pedicab ) rides are available in downtown chapel hill . for more information , visit urltoken . greenway rides also provides earth - friendly vehicles powered by biodiesel .\nlocal lots are owned by unc or the town of chapel hill . unc permits are valid in all lots , but town permits are only valid in town lots .\nthe chapel hill town council sent a letter to the commissioners this week supporting light rail and seeking a more direct role in regional transit planning . two members \u2013 nancy oates and jessica anderson \u2013 rejected the letter because of concerns about the light - rail project\u2019s cost .\nthe primary mission of chapel hill transit is to provide safe , convenient , affordable , reliable , and responsive public transportation services to residents and visitors of the chapel hill , carrboro , and university of north carolina communities ; to be accessible , efficiently operated and supportive of a healthy environment and a sustainable local economy ; and to connect and coordinate with other transportation means in the research triangle area providing an alternative for local and regional travel .\nchatham transit provides public transportation throughout chatham county for as little as $ 2 . 00 each way !\n) is the second largest transit system in north carolina , providing over seven million rides per year .\na park & ride is a place where people can park to ride the bus , carpool , or vanpool . \u201clocal\u201d park & rides listed below are served by chapel hill transit and require a parking permit to help pay for the fare - free transit system . \u201cregional\u201d park & rides , served by gotriangle , part , and chatham transit , are free to park . for unc football and basketball games , some local park & rides open to riders of tar heel express .\nchapel hill transit is second only to charlotte in terms of daily number of riders . if you live and work within its boundaries , count yourself lucky . but if you work in durham , raleigh or rtp , you may need some convincing to hop on a bus .\nchapel hill resident , rosemary waldorf , who was the town\u2019s mayor from 1995 - 2001 , attended the meeting wednesday and said she thinks the line is a great idea .\nthe chapel hill greenways commission is working to complete more than 28 miles of trails that will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to quickly and safely access almost every part of our town .\nproduce a locally preferred alternative as a step to securing federal funding to support transit improvements in this corridor .\nsafe ride is a late night bus that runs thursday \u2013 saturday from 11 : 00 p . m . until 2 : 30 a . m . these chapel hill transit buses provide services from franklin street down mlk , jr . boulevard , nc 54 east , and smith level road .\nthe following is a list of parking lots and decks , along with game day parking fare , for the most popular general public tailgating spaces around the carolina campus in chapel hill .\ngo ! chapel hill works to make it easier and safer for children to walk or bike to school . this is good for the environment and for the physical health of our children . there are six active schools in the go ! chapel hill program including estes hills elementary , rashkis elementary , ephesus road elementary , mary scroggs elementary , phillips middle and culbreth middle .\n6 / 16 / 18 : bikes , bells , and blueberry days : 12 noon to 3 p . m . saturday , june 16 , chapel hill community center park view the flier\nsouth road closure contractors for unc - chapel hill closed south road to through traffic for utility repairs between raleigh street and stadium drive . for additional detour and project information , visit urltoken .\nthe town also asked for $ 37 . 7 million in regional funding for its $ 125 million bus - rapid transit route on martin luther king jr . boulevard . the transit plan only pays $ 6 . 1 million .\ninstalled a traffic signal with a push - button - activated pedestrian signal along with crosswalk markings , lighting and ada accommodations . the chapel hill transit bus stop located on the southbound side of martin luther king jr . boulevard has been relocated just south of longview street to put it closer to the crosswalk .\na concept illustration shows a train arriving at a future durham - orange light - rail transit station in downtown durham .\nchapel hill transit ( cht ) is committed to providing quality transit services to all of our new and existing customers . we do recognize that some of our customers are not able to use the conventional fixed - route bus due to physical and / or mental impairments . cht\u2019s paratransit ( ez rider ) service program provides shared - ride transportation for all certified ( eligible ) persons that is comparable to the service provided by the fixed route system .\ni think it ' s pretty much impossible to be completely satisfied with public transportation in general ( kind of like how everyone hates their cell phone company ) , but chapel hill residents and . . .\nchatham transit has been a blessing to me . it is the only way i have to get to work .\ntransit night is a monthly worship experience designed to help students move forward in their relationships with god and with each other .\ntransit shuttles will operate from the friday center park and ride lot to kenan stadium on stadium drive ( gate 2 ) .\n\u201cwe\u2019re extremely lucky that no one was injured from the few bonfires that were set saturday night , \u201d said chapel hill police chief and executive director for community safety chris blue . \u201cwe\u2019d hate for a night of joy and celebration to be ruined because of injury . we are all pulling for a national title in chapel hill , and when that happens , we want everyone to be able to return home safely . \u201d\nthe orange county bus and rail investment plan , which would also help pay for the light rail line between chapel hill and durham , would provide at least $ 6 . 1 million , gotriangle officials said .\nthe goals of durham county transit plan include creating an exceptional public transportation system that provides greater access for durham residents and employers .\ngotriangle ( formerly triangle transit ) has direct bus service from durham , raleigh , and hillsborough . part has direct bus service from greensboro , burlington , graham , and mebane . the gopass can be used on all gotriangle routes and part route 4 , as well as the orange - chapel hill connector , godurham , goraleigh , and gocary routes .\nwith investments from our funding partners ( town of chapel hill , town of carrboro and university of north carolina at chapel hill ) we have purchased and placed into service 16 new low - floor buses over the summer , retiring some of the oldest buses in our fleet . we have also placed an order for an additional six buses ( five funded with orange county transit plan funds ) that will likely go into service in early 2018 . we anticipate placing an order for additional replacement buses in 2017 , as we continue our work to improve service reliability and comfort for our customers .\nmonday - friday 20 some people catch the bus at 6 : 43 am at southpoint mall to go to work in chapel hill . this morning the 7 am bus arrived 15 minutes early and everyone rushed to get\u2026 read more\nchapel hill voters authorized $ 16 . 2 million in bonds funds in 2015 to repair , connect and construct sidewalks and bike lanes to improve connectivity and safety , and $ 5 million for construction of new trails and greenways .\ncoming to chapel hill this weekend for the carolina vs maryland game . we ' ve never been to a game and would like recommendations on where to park ? we are planning to visit the basketball museum prior to the game .\nchatham transit network is a local non - profit agency and we are always looking for local citizens who are willing to serve . . .\ngo triangle route 100 connects the go triangle regional transit center ( rtc ) with rdu airport monday through saturday ( no sunday service ) .\neffective january 1 , 2008 ; the university of north carolina at chapel hill prohibits smoking in buildings and areas controlled by the university . this means no smoking in or within 100 feet of kenan stadium . re - entry is prohibited .\n\u201clarry fedora live\u201d radio show - larry fedora live will air tuesday nights ( aug . 22 , 29 , sept . 5 , 12 , 19 , 26 , oct . 3 , 10 , 17 , 24 , nov . 14 , 21 ) from 7 - 8 p . m . the show originates from top of the hill restaurant in downtown chapel hill .\nthe cht shuttles will operate from the university mall ( 201 south estes drive , chapel hill \u2013 lot next to dillard\u2019s ) and the friday center ( 100 friday center drive , chapel hill ) park and ride lots to kenan stadium on stadium drive ( gate 2 ) . buses will run every 10 to 15 minutes , providing continuous and fully accessible service between the park and rides and kenan stadium . the shuttles and parking at the university mall and the friday center will be free .\nthat is the only option . it ' s an early game so i would suggest the university mall location . after the game you might like to take a shopping stop at southern season , probably chapel hill ' s second most visited destination .\nhe was commissioned to paint the signal boxes through the creative projects program sponsored by the town of chapel hill\u2019s parks and recreation department in collaboration with traffic engineering and public works . it is part of the overall effort to enliven the rosemary streetscape .\nin addition , rta has commenced a cooperative initiative with gotriangle called \u201c multimodal 54 \u201d to explore both short - and long - term opportunities to strengthen multimodal regional connectivity between chapel hill - carrboro and southern durham / rtp / rdu / wake county .\nthe town of chapel hill will make every effort to keep people who are attending the event from parking in your neighborhood . access to your neighborhood will be limited by barricades and police personnel leading into your neighborhood . this will begin early in the evening .\ntransportation & parking public safety building 285 manning drive campus box # 1610 chapel hill , nc 27599 - 1610 hours : mon . - fri . , 7 : 30 a . m . - 5 p . m . phone : 919 - 962 - 3951\n2017 street resurfacing the town of chapel hill\u2019s annual resurfacing program is complete . the purpose of this project was to preserve and enhance the physical and operating conditions of the town\u2019s roadway system . for a list of streets being resurfaced this summer , visit urltoken .\nbus - rapid transit , or brt , relies on dedicated lanes , priority at traffic signals and platform - level boarding to deliver more efficient bus service .\nsaturday v route : adding a new saturday route to serve meadowmont , downtown chapel hill , unc hospitals and southern village from 8 : 45 a . m . \u20135 : 14 p . m . , 60 - minute frequency . route will not serve highgrove drive or brookgreen drive .\nchapel hill transit will implement a detour for the j route beginning on monday , march 6 , 2017 , due to the closure of south greensboro street . south greensboro street will be closed from main street to merritt mill road due to a drainage upgrade project . during this time , the j route will be detoured along main street , jones ferry road to nc hwy 54 . the project is expected to last for approximately sixty ( 60 ) days .\ntailgate guys has provided a premium , turnkey tailgate service across the south since 2009 . we supply all tailgating equipment , reserved space , infrastructure and concierge services necessary for your game day to be hassle free . in scenic chapel hill , we will offer three tailgate locations just steps from kenan stadium .\nsafe ride is a service funded by the university of north carolina at chapel hill student government for the safety of students and provides increased transportation during late night hours of thursdays , fridays , and saturdays when unc - ch is in session . safe ride services will begin on thursday , august 18th .\nthe last meeting to discuss the bus rapid transit line will be hosted from 11 a . m . to 1 p . m today in the west lounge of the student union .\nin addition to the numerous tailgating options on the carolina campus , the town of chapel hill provides some excellent choices for the fans who want to take in the excitement of a tar heel football game day on franklin street . these spots are located just a quick walk away from kenan stadium on the unc campus .\nthe orange county commissioners will vote thursday night on new plans that leave the county paying a smaller share of the durham - orange light - rail transit project\u2019s $ 3 . 3 billion cost .\nstrategic and financial study - the overall objective of the strategic and financial plan is for chapel hill transit ( cht ) to develop a strategic plan to guide future system growth , development and investment . doing this requires taking stock of existing resources , articulating agency strengths and weaknesses and considering the how cht has grown and succeeded as well as ways that the agency has been less successful . developing a strategic plan also involves evaluating different opportunities for positioning the agency for future growth and development , including different options for investment .\nchapel hill ' s extensive system of greenways that connects neighborhoods , commercial areas , parks , schools and other destinations . this network of open spaces provides important travel corridors for wildlife , areas suitable for the preservation of trees and plants , buffers between urban development , and in many cases , corridors suitable for recreational trail development .\nabout the nsc study : chapel hill transit is conducting the north - south corridor alternatives analysis , \u201cnorth - south corridor study\u201d for short , to evaluate the best methods for moving more residents and commuters along the mlk boulevard and 15 - 501 south corridor . an aa is a detailed study of all reasonable transportation alternatives within a corridor that addresses identified transportation problems . the study area runs from the eubanks road park & ride lot ( a northern terminus ) and the popular southern village ( the southern terminus ) and points in between .\ntar heel express shuttles will begin at 7 : 30 p . m . from the park and rides located at friday center , southern village , airport drive ( 103 airport drive , chapel hill ) and jones ferry . shuttles will also be available from the carolina coffee shop located at 138 east franklin street ( no parking provided ) .\nit is the policy of chatham transit network to ensure compliance with the civil rights act of 1964 , the civil rights restoration act of 1987 , and all other related nondiscrimination laws and requirements . . .\ntransit officials will meet with the partners and the town council early next year before getting started , litchfield said . the current timeline has construction starting in 2019 and brt service hitting the road in 2020 .\nmore than one cyclist asked to me to shut up and keep a good thing going . but more people would be happy to ride , so here is a short primer on triangle transit and bikes .\nnorth south corridor study ( urltoken ) - chapel hill transit is conducting the north - south corridor alternatives analysis , \u201cnorth - south corridor study\u201d for short , to evaluate the best methods for moving more residents and commuters along the martin luther king , jr . boulevard and 15 - 501 south corridor . an aa is a detailed study of all reasonable transportation alternatives within a corridor that addresses identified transportation problems . the study area runs from unc north campus ( a northern terminus ) and the southern village ( the southern terminus ) and points in between .\nthe university of north carolina department of athletics and the carolina football program want all fans to enjoy exciting game day saturdays in beautiful chapel hill . with one of the most picturesque college campuses around along with an easy , convenient walk to an on - campus football stadium nestled beneath the iconic carolina pines , there is no better place to enjoy the pageantry of a college football game . unc athletics encourages everyone to join us in cultivating a safe , lively , and enjoyable tailgating atmosphere . tailgating at unc is a cherished part of the tar heel game day tradition , and all fans are encouraged to share in the communal excitement that surrounds unc games and brings people across the state of north carolina to chapel hill .\ngavin poindexter , senior transportation planner with aecom technical services , said the transit line could involve building new bus lanes or converting existing lanes into special bus lanes , providing buses with priority at intersections and building nicer stations .\nlocal officials hope small starts funding from the federal transit administration will cover 70 percent of that cost . the brt was accepted into the small starts project development phase in november , litchfield said . ( watch a conceptual video at urltoken )\nthis file will be updated periodically by fta to include data for subsequent months , and to incorporate revisions to prior months in the calendar year made by the transit properties . in some cases , this may include revisions to data from previous years .\nch transit is not free . students pay a bus fee every semester for the system , and homeowners pay taxes to support it . in that light , the unc bus routes are nightmares . i have to take the u or ru . . .\nalternate stops : west main street at ifc ( temporary stop ) , jones ferry road at chapel hill tire ( temporary stop ) , jones ferry road at bim ( temporary stop ) , jones ferry at owasa ( temporary stop ) , jones ferry road at alabama avenue ( # 3631 ) , and nc 54 east at westbrook dr . ( # 3458 ) , nc 54 east at canterbury apts . ( # 3457 ) .\nch knows how to do transit . mostly because it ' s free and usually on time . always good ! i used to use them to go to class all the time when i went to school at unc and i was always pleased . i . . .\nfirst some global reasons : we\u2019re in some weird period of national denial of science , but climate change is real , and so is our contribution : we\u2019re pumping out more carbon per person than just about any country in the world . and what region in the us racks up more miles per person in their cars ? not houston or la . this time charlotte is number two , and incredibly the booby prize goes to raleigh - durham - chapel hill !\nb route : new campus route serving baity hill , unc hospitals and fetzer gym operating every 20 minutes from 7 : 40\u20138 : 56 a . m . and from 5\u20136 : 16 p . m . when the university is in session .\norange county\u2019s decision comes ahead of the federal transit administration\u2019s april 30 deadline for moving the project into engineering . that\u2019s the next step in applying for a federal grant to cover half of the total $ 2 . 5 billion construction cost . the state is being asked to pay up to 10 percent .\nsunday service : 10 : 38am \u2013 11 : 17pm ( ez rider will only operate the premium service ( 10 : 00am - 4 : 00pm ) within the town limits of chapel hill and carrboro ( wal - mart and carolina pointe i & ii will not be served ) on a demand - only basis . reservations for sunday service must be requested no later than 12 : 00pm on the friday prior to the requested sunday service date . ) reservations : reservations can be reached sundays \u2013 saturdays , 8 : 30am \u2013 5 : 00pm .\nthe proposed 8 . 2 - mile bus - rapid transit route would offer platform - level boarding for easy access to all riders , including those with bicycles and disabilities . the current cost for the route \u2013 from eubanks road to southern village \u2013 is $ 97 million to $ 106 million , including buses , stations and signal priority systems .\ngotriangle and part provide free park & ride lots along their bus routes for all riders ! no permit is needed for the lots , however some lots are shared with businesses , so be sure to park in the designated area . commuters from chatham county can park for free in siler city or pittsboro to catch the chatham transit ( ct ) express .\nthe senior shuttle , operated by ez rider , is a free service that provides transportation for chapel hill / carrboro seniors . the shuttle has a set weekly schedule that includes local grocery stores , shopping centers and the seymour center . the shuttle makes scheduled stops at the following assisted living locations : carolina spring , the stratford and manley estates . the shuttle vehicles are wheelchair accessible and provide curb - to - curb service . customers are able to bring up to four ( 4 ) bags onboard . trips on the senior shuttle are provided and available on a space - available basis . the senior shuttle is open to all seniors . for questions , please contact ez rider reservations at 919 . 969 . 5544 .\nconvenient way to get to dean e . smith center ! it ' s $ 5 for a roundtrip ( $ 3 for one way ) on a heated or air - conditioned bus with lots of seats and standing room . information for riding on the tarheel check out this website for the latest information and details : urltoken you can see different pick - up locations , which usually include friday center , southern village , airport drive ( 103 airport drive , chapel hill ) , jones ferry and on franklin street directly in front of the carolina cafe . because of recent construction , busses currently do not run from university place , formerly university mall . buses run every 10 - 15 minutes prior to and during the game ( and for approximately 45 minutes post - game ) . the buses are color - coded so you won ' t take the wrong one . however , if you ' re confused , look for a staff member in a bright yellow vest directing people !\nconvenient way to get to dean e . smith center ! it ' s $ 5 for a roundtrip ( $ 3 for one way ) on a heated or air - conditioned bus with lots of seats and standing room . information for riding on the tarheel check out this website for the latest information and details : urltoken . you can see different pick - up locations , which usually include friday center , southern village , airport drive ( 103 airport drive , chapel hill ) , jones ferry and on franklin street directly in front of the carolina cafe . because of recent construction , busses currently do not run from university place , formerly university mall . buses run every 10 - 15 minutes prior to and during the game ( and for approximately 45 minutes post - game ) . the buses are color - coded so you won ' t take the wrong one . however , if you ' re confused , look for a staff member in a bright yellow vest directing people !\nthere are local , personal reasons too . once you figure out how to make the tta buses work for you , it can be free of stress , inexpensive , healthy , even profitable and addictive . in my typical work day , i hop on my bike at 7 : 39 and catch the bus at 7 : 52 . i pop open my laptop and use the free wi - fi , barely noticing any traffic . by 8 : 25 i\u2019m at the transit center , and at work by 8 : 30 . if i\u2019m forced to drive , it feels like wasted , inactive time .\ntriangle clean cities is a program of triangle j council of governments . tjcog serves a diverse seven - county region , promoting collaboration among local governments , stakeholders and partners , tackling challenges that cross jurisdictional lines .\ncontains monthly - updated service information reported by urban full reporters , released before adjustments .\nthe north - south corridor study was completed in 2016 . the current project website is : urltoken\njune 6 , 2016 : the north - south corridor study locally preferred alternative report is available .\nthe north - south corridor study visualization video ( click here or on video icon above ) demonstrates conceptual runningway options along the corridor . its purpose is to demonstrate how vehicular , bus , bicycle and pedestrian traffic might operate under various scenarios . the video does not represent actual final design but rather helps visualize different runningway options .\nthe north - south corridor study itself is the first step in a multi - phased federal process . the chart below shows key process milestones that would need to be accomplished after completion of this study .\ntake a look at our study documents and let the nsc study project policy and technical committees know what you think . go to your feedback if you are ready to comment .\nfree viewers are required for some of the attached documents . they can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below .\n* to garage this schedule is in effect as of august 14 , 2017 .\noperation of the tar heel express \u2013 a park and ride shuttle service for special events .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nwill be closed on wednesday , july 4 in observance of the independence day holiday . services will resume on thursday , july 5\njust rode with a @ chtransit customer & @ unc employee who said \u201ci live in carrboro & don\u2019t need a car thanks to the bus - i ride the cm , jfx , cw & j all the time . . . & take the t or ns to work each day by timberlyne . . . . the operators are so nice\u201d & \u201cwhen will we have sunday service ? \u201d\ny\u2019all provided great feedback on v1 of the @ chtransit schedule make - over for august and we listened , well except to that comment about scribbles , sorry @ chaney4carrboro ( we\u2019re still working on adding other systems to transfer points ) . what do you think of v2 ? urltoken\ncongratulations to @ chtransit \u2019s sheryl sherman and henry depietro ( not pictured ) on being nominated for @ chapelhillgov \u2019s cal horton award - your commitment to our team , respect values and selfless dedication to our team and customers is unmatched . proud to be on your team ! urltoken\ns / o to fixed route operator ben johnson . complimented by rider on @ chtransit saturday t route for being exceptionally kind in helping another rider attempting to catch the bus . \u2018he didn\u2019t have to make the effort but he did\u2019 # greatserviceishowweroll # complimentjars urltoken"]}
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", "topic": 31}], "title": "indus os", "paragraphs": ["digital turbine , inc , announced a multi - year agreement with indus os . indus os is currently available\u2026\nglassdoor has 19 indus os reviews submitted anonymously by indus os employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if indus os is right for you .\nat the moment , more mobile phones in india run indus os than windows and blackberry os .\nindus os says smartphones from celkon and swipe will come with indus os 2 . 0 and support company\u2019s patented features like indus swipe , indus reader and hybrid keyboard . the os currently supports 12 regional languages with recent additions of urdu and assamese .\nindus os is currently the second largest mobile os in india , with a 7 . 6 % market share .\nenter indus os . this mumbai - based company has created an \u2018indian\u2019 os ( operating system ) from scratch .\nrecharge 2 . 0 will be exclusively accessible to the existing 6 million plus indus os user base and new users of indus os powered - devices .\nindus os in partnership with government of india will bring os based text - to - speech in 9 indian languages .\nafter micromax , now celkon and swipe has joined hands with indus os to launch phones with the indus operating system .\nindus os recharge 2 . 0 is designed to make life easier for prepaid users\nreview : micromax unite 4 pro with indus os 2 . 0 understands your language\nindus messaging the indus os users can use this feature to send free text messages to other users of this operating system .\n\u201cwe are privileged to be a part of indus os . \u201d he further added .\nmicromax unite 4 , unite 4 pro with indus os 2 . 0 launched in india\nwith indus os 2 . 0 , micromax wants to tap non - english speaking consumers\nglassdoor office photos give you an inside look at employers , such as indus os . this is indus os office photo was submitted anonymously . shown in this photo : reception\nwhat makes the unite 4 pro unique is that it comes with indus os 2 . 0\nindus os recharge 2 . 0 is designed to make life easier for prepaid users - livemint\npeople who say that indus os is a launcher , here\u2019s something for you too . the customized android os space has miui with 4 . 1 % market share and cynaogen clocked 2 . 8 % market share , thereby making the indus os as the best customized android os in india .\nfreecharge : indus os partners freecharge to launch recharge 2 . 0 , telecom news , et telecom\nindus reader indus os also has os integrated text - to - speech feature which supports 9 regional languages . all you have to do is select the text that you want to hear out !\nauto correction the indus os database consists of over 200 , 000 words from 12 regional languages .\na stylish phone with sub par specs \u2013 indus os 2 . 0 & micromax unite 4 review\nindus os is one of the first regional operating system made especially for the regional language user .\nindus os won the economic times telecom award 2016 in the innovation in developing oem product category .\nindia\u2019s # 2 , indus os has revolutionised the smartphone industry by creating the world ' s first regional operating system . indus os is designed to provide an intuitive & a localised regional smartphone ecosystem .\nindus has certainly revolutionized the mobile industry by introducing the first ever regional os in the world . currently , indus os is powering over 35 devices with around 4 million users in just 12 months . indus os is currently available with select devices such as micromax canvas blaze , unite 3 , unite 4 etc .\nindus os is installed at the factory level into the device , and is not available for installation in any android smartphone . select micromax , celkon and and swipe devices are available with indus os . we used indus os on the micromax canvas unite 4 . it is currently available on over thirty five devices .\nthe indus os currently supports 12 major languages and is intended to digitally connect the next 1 billion people in the emerging markets . indus os recently raised $ 5 million series a funding led by omidyar network .\nindus os , which introduced indus os 2 . 0 in july 2016 , will introduce indus os 3 . 0 in 2017 . \u201cin 2017 , we intend to continue to work with the government of india and app developers alike to build a smartphone ecosystem of choice for the emerging markets population , \u201d dongre says .\nindus os is currently available across 25 mobile handsets . the government of india has also been a key partner in indus os\u2019 growth story . in december 2015 , indus os collaborated with the ministry of communications and it\u2019s deity ( department of electronics and it ) to introduce text - to - speech technology in regional languages . indus os aims to be the vehicle to distribute regional language technologies , and digitally power indian masses .\nindus os is currently present across 25 handset models . the government of india has also been a key partner in indus os\u2019 growth story . in december 2015 , indus os collaborated with the ministry of communications and it\u2019s deity ( department of electronics and it ) to introduce text - to - speech technology in regional languages .\nindus ' os ( earlier version ) is currently available in 35 other micromax smartphones . more sr prs anu\nindus os is built on android and is designed for regional language smartphone users . indus is bringing a simplified smartphone experience to the user in their native tongue .\nakash dongre , has a bachelors degree from iit bombay , handles product development to build a customized android os into a target - oriented indus os for its consumers .\ncurrently , micromax is the only brand running the indus os on their phones . but the company expects more brands to adopt the os , in the near future .\nin fact , indus os was the power behind the unite series of phones which did so well for micromax .\nindus os will soon be opening an office in china to further its efforts to partner with international smartphone brands .\nin january 2016 , indus os received $ 5 million in series a funding which was led by omidyar network .\nindus os recently won the ' digital startup of the year award ' at the drivers of digital awards 2016 .\nworlds first indian operating system ( o . s ) - indus os ! ! ! ! tech news # 8\nindia\u2019s homegrown operating system , indus os , is a multilingual android fork developed for the regional languages users in the country . touted as the world\u2019s first multilingual operating system , indus os supports 12 major indian languages at the moment .\nindus os was incorporated in 2014 under the name firstouch . they took the nation to a storm with their patented keyboard which proved to be the cornerstone feature of the os .\nindus os , the operating system launched first as firstouch , arguably the world\u2019s first regional - language smartphone operating system .\nindia\u2019s # 2 , indus os has revolutionised the smartphone industry by creating the world ' s first regional operating system .\nindus os has tied - up with deity to develop text - to - speech software in regional languages in india .\nindus os has an amazing culture and values , it provides with good benefits , the management here is very friendly .\nindus os has already partnered with six indian smartphone manufacturers , including micromax , intex , karbonn , celkon and swipe .\nindus os made its debut in may 2015 with micromax unite 3 and has achieved a user base of 4 million in a span of just 12 months . indus os is currently the second most used mobile os after android in india . according to counterpoint research , indus os commands a market share of 5 . 6 per cent in india , which in fact is better than xiaomi \u2019s miui , cyanogen and ios .\nindus os has 5 . 6 per cent market share in india in q1 2016 , says the research firm counter point .\nthe company would also invest in language technology to cover all indian languages . indus os supports 12 indian languages at present .\non how indus os is set to become the default platform for internet content in india . read the entire conversation here .\nworlds first indian operating system ( o . s ) - indus os ! ! ! ! tech news # 8 - youtube\nin addition , the indus os has its own regional app marketplace for content , app bazaar , available in 12 languages .\nhere\u2019s the interesting bit , most micromax phones under rs 10 , 000 are powered by the indus os and that in itself explains the company\u2019s current status in the os market share charts .\nto move higher with its ambitions , has tied up with a local vendor elite to manufacture phones with their os . today they have 35 - odd smart phones which sport the indus os .\nindus os has partnered with delta id to launch the first - ever aadhaar - authenticated operating system ( os ) that uses iris recognition technology , according to a report by the economic times .\ncurrently , indus os has seven million users across its smartphone brand partners including micromax , intex , karbonn , celkon and swipe .\nindus os addresses the problem of a lack of local content by making available access to smartphone technology products in several indian languages .\n\u201cwe are already in talks with international and chinese smartphone brands for the launch of our next version indus os 3 . 0 , which we believe will revolutionize the indian smartphone industry , \u201d said rakesh deshmukh , co - founder and ceo , indus os .\nfirstouch raised $ 5 million in a series a funding from investors led by omidyar network , and rebranded itself as indus os .\nindia is a nation which has 22 officially recognized languages . indus gives its users the experience of the os in 12 languages .\nthe highlights of indus os is that it is easier to use . it has been designed for users who want to use smartphones but aren\u2019t technologically inclined enough to understand complicated user interface . the simplicity of indus os helps such people use their smartphones easily .\nos\u2019 user base via the os - integrated brands , freecharge expects to scale up its recharge transactions and volumes by nearly 20 % .\n\u201cwe are already in talks with international and chinese smartphone brands for the launch of our next version - indus os 3 . 0 , which we believe will revolutionize the indian smartphone industry , \u201d said rakesh deshmukh , co - founder & ceo , indus os .\nwelcome the new perception with the idmos os . a colorful , interactive and simplified ui makes the os easy to comprehend and use . the os that makes your smartphone looks smarter . with additional features that makes your smartphone experience better , idmos os is the next level !\nthe success of indus os versus a much larger company like apple is indicative of the power of localization in non - western markets .\non may 7 , 2016 , indus os was declared the 2nd most popular os in india according to a research study conducted by counterpoint research . as of may 2016 , the os was the second most popular in india , with a 5 . 6 % market share .\nindus os also has the support on government of india . in fact , in december 2015 , indus os collaborated with ministry of communications and it\u2019s deity ( department of electronics and it ) to develop text - to - speech technology for regional languages . with so much focus on the development of smartphone technology for regional languages , indus os seeks to help more and more people to become smartphone users with ease .\nas far as the business model goes , indus is similar to china\u2019s yun os , which is also second to android in that country .\nindus os closed a $ 5 million series a funding round earlier this year , and deshmukh hinted that it could add to that soon .\nmost articles trumpeting indus ' epic feat of becoming the second most popular os in india after android either don ' t understand operating systems or deliberately obfuscate the fact that it is nothing but an optimized android os .\nthe second most used mobile operating system in india , after android , is not ios . it\u2019s indus os , and it\u2019s made in india .\nthe indus os comes up with a lot of features , many of which are developed to cater to the regional audience . here\u2019s an overview :\nthis will bring upi directly to the phones of 8 million indus os users across eight smartphone brands that the mobile operating system has integrated with .\nso , what\u2019s new about the indus os that\u2019s not on offer from brands like samsung and lg , who\u2019ve developed vernacular oss for their devices .\nindus os plans to use the funds raised to hire talent , develop its product range and further invest in language technology to cover all indian languages .\nthis is where indus os steps in , and with a claimed 100 , 000 activations a month , its regional language solution seems to be working .\nthe indus os 2 . 0 caters to users who feel more at home with their mother tongue , and micromax has started deploying it in their phones\nhowever , rakesh went onto add that the company ensures that the user experience on the indus os isn\u2019t compromised just for the sake of adding apps .\nthe two new smartphones - unite 4 and unite 4 pro - will come with indus os 2 . 0 , which supports 12 indian regional languages .\nindus os is created over android . like if we assume android to the brown bread ( because white bread is a cell phone , just kidding ) indus os is like the butter over the bread . to make this a complete os different from android os , keeping the language as its cornerstone feature it has created the app store , a number pad for dialing , internet browsing through a browser anything and everything in one regional language of your choice .\nall firstouch os enabled smartphone devices will be priced at under rs 10 , 000 to truly serve and benefit the rural market . the os is used by\nindus os was founded by iit - bombay graduates , rakesh deshmukh , akash dongre and sudhir b . indus os follows a three - pronged approach to developing its indigenous operating system \u2013 a simple user interface , deep integration of language and technology , and \u2018app bazaar\u2019 , a mobile application store targeting the regional - language audience . currently available in 12 indian languages , indus os has achieved an installed user base of over 2 million within six months of its launch .\nthe operating system is currently available in 12 indian languages and has an active user base of over 4 million . indus os has partnered with the phone brands\nindus os , developed and designed in india , has overtaken global giants such as ios , windows and cyanogen to emerge as the 2nd most popular os in india as per counterpoint market research . according to this report , q1 fy 2016 - 17 saw a total of 24 . 8 million smartphone devices sold in india , of which 1 . 4 million devices were powered by indus os .\ni\u2019ve been using the micromax canvas unite 4 pro running on indus os 2 . 0 for over three weeks and here are my first impressions . being targeted at first time smartphone users , it\u2019s not just about the language support ; the interface has to be easily understandable too . and indus os has done a good job in smartly designing it . just like apple\u2019s ios , lenovo\u2019s vibe ui and xiaomi\u2019s miui , the indus os too does not have an app drawer .\n\u201cwe look forward to our partnership with delta id , the market leaders in iris - based authentication technology , and expect to release the first aadhaar - authenticated os this quarter , \u201d said rakesh deshmukh , co - founder and ceo of indus os . \u201cthe os will be released across our smartphone brand partners and we foresee 100 million users to be using the aadhaar - authenticated os by 2020 . \u201d\nwith an os that can support several regional languages , the next big step is to make regional content available to all the users . app bazaar , indus os\u2019s regional content marketplace serves this purpose . some key features of app bazaar are :\nindus messaging is a hybrid instant messaging client that sends and receives sms and mms . however , communication between two indus os users is free , as the client then sends the messages over the internet . there is an audio icon next to messages that uses text to speech to read out the messages . the text to speech functionality is available in nine of the twelve languages in indus os .\nboth the companies claimed that they have integrated the world\u2019s first os - level , call charges and balance analytics in the phone dialer , ' indus dialer . '\n\u201cthe amount which has been raised will be used for product development and hiring new talent , \u201d indus os ceo & co - founder rakesh deshmukh told pti .\nindus os is focused on creating a regional smartphone ecosystem through simplification , innovation & content . the operating system is currently available in english and 12 regional languages .\nindus os on wednesday unveiled a new ' speech - to - text ' feature in their keyboard that would allow users to enter text in their preferred language .\nlaunched in 2014 , initially as firstouch , indus os arrived on the scene when it raised $ 5 million in series a funding round in january 2015 and in mid - 2015 when domestic smartphone maker , micromax , partnered with the company and announced few smartphones powered by indus os instead of stock android like it had done always . now , five of the top indian oems \u2013 micromax , celkon , swipe , karbonn , and intex \u2013 have launched over 30 smartphones with indus os .\nindus os initially partnered micromax , and the operating system currently runs on the company\u2019s more than 30 smartphones . these include the likes of canvas selfie 2 , canvas spark 2 plus , bolt , canvas fire 4g , canvas unite 3 , canvas juice 2 , canvas unite 4 pro and canvas fire 4g among others . other than micromax , indus os also recently partnered celkon , swipe and karbonn to have the operating system pre - installed on their smartphones . it is interesting to note that swipe had also tried its hands with freedom os , but now switched to indus os .\nindus has revolutionized the mobile industry by introducing the world\u2019s first regional operating system .\nall the installed apps and widgets appear on the home screens . the company has included its customized indus messaging app , customized launcher and dialer , indus keyboard with regional language support along with a couple of ui changes , whereas rest is pretty much stock android . now , let\u2019s go ahead and look at indus os features .\nin the january to march quarter of 2016 , out of the 27 million smartphone activations in the country , 1 . 6 million devices were running on indus os .\nfor mumbai based indus , apple and microsoft ' s os products are small fry . in a short time span the company has out run these two global giants .\nthe amount which has been raised will be used for product development and hiring new talent ,\nindus os ceo & co - founder rakesh deshmukh told pti .\nwe were recently awarded the smart ceo - startup 50 award . out of a pool of over 200 startups , indus os has unanimously made the final cut . urltoken\nformerly known as firstouch , mumbai - based indus os was founded in september 2013 by iit - b alumni , akash dongre , rakesh deshmukh , and sudhir bangarambandi .\nit was founded by three iit bombay alumni , namely rakesh deshmukh ( ceo of indus os ) , akash dongre ( coo ) and sudhir b ( cto ) .\nthat\u2019s the motto of the company and going by their strategy , it seems fairly straightforward . the indus os has been designed with simplicity and indian users in mind .\nindus os is already running on over 30 smartphones and claims to have an installed base larger than apple\u2019s ios in india . according counterpoint research , indus os runs on 6 . 3 percent of total smartphones shipped in india during q1 2016 . with this market share , the homegrown operating system is not only the second - most popular smartphone platform , but also has more installs than xiaomi \u2019s miui ( which takes the third spot ) , and apple \u2019s ios ( which takes the fourth spot ) . with more than four million users in just 12 months , indus os has also overtaken microsoft\u2019s windows os ( whose marketshare is less than one percent ) and samsung\u2019s homebrew tizen os .\nwith deals with several top indian handset makers already in their kitty , indus os will now focus on international brands vying for marketshare in the growing market that is india .\naccording to counterpoint research , the first quarter of this financial year saw 1 . 4 million indus os devices sold out of 24 . 8 million smartphones , adding close to half a million os phone activations every month and growing at an enviable 150 percent clip .\nindus , is set to revolutionize the mobile industry by introducing world ' s first regional operating system . indus os is built on android and is designed for first time internet users . the crux of a country\u2019s culture lies in her language and indus is in unison with this by bringing to people a simplified smartphone experience in their native tongue .\nindus os has been developed to meet the needs of the emerging market\u2019s regional language speaking citizens who are not comfortable with english language . since the next 300 million users who will use a smartphone for the first time in the next 3 years , will be native language speakers therefore indus os is working to create a mobile ecosystem for these users .\nismartcube is a unique single platform based workflow management system designed and developed by indus .\naccording to data from counterpoint research with et , indus os had a 5 . 6 % share in the total smartphone market during january - march , ahead of apple ' s\nearlier this year , when the company rebranded itself as indus os and raised $ 5 million series a funding led by omidyar network , it was was supporting 12 indian languages .\nabhimanyu heads marketing at indus os . a graduate of iit roorkee , he started his career in dubai and also worked in australia on brand building and marketing across digital platforms . his varied interests in music , karate , meditation and sports allow him to add a balance of analytical and creative abilities to take indus os to the next billion smartphone users .\nthe startup also plans to open an office in china to partner with international smartphone brands . it further plans to launch the indus os 3 . 0 platform later this year .\ni wish indus os , all the best for their future prospects and become a leading software vendor . hope you liked my post on the world\u2019s first regional smartphone operating system .\na screen grab from mofirst solutions ' website showing some of the features of firstouch os .\nin the customized android space , it is the best os among all top foreign players .\nindus os\u2019 regional and localisation edge has won it investors\u2019 love in this round . \u201cthe uniqueness of indus os i . e . its india focused operating system fits perfectly with our fund\u2019s primary emphasis on the rural & semi - urban markets , and the needs of the smes , \u201d said srikanth sundararajan , partner at ventureast on the rationale for the investment .\nindus os , the world\u2019s first regional operating system has announced partnership with home - grown indian smartphone brands \u2013 celkon and swipe . the company in a press statement mentions the expansion as an effort to tap regional markets like south india where celkon holds a significant market share . going forward indus os will come preloaded on devices from micromax , celkon and swipe .\nindus os , which is looking to become the de - facto mobile operating system for india , is eyeing a user base of 100 million by 2018 . with support for regional languages baked right into the os , the firm is targeting the country ' s next 300 million\nthe efforts seem to be working . the company claims that as data gets cheaper with aggressive pricing offered by companies , the traffic by indus os users is expected to grow five fold by the end of the year . the usage is expected to be in the range of one gigabyte per month per user . after android , indus os is the most used smartphone operating system in the country . there are more indus os users than ios or windows mobile users . the company hopes to be on one in every six smartphones by 2017 .\nwas interviewed for the the economic times cover story magazine . read on how indus os is leading from the front to create an indian smartphone ecosystem . link to the online article -\n\u201cat indus os , our aim is to place the power of mobile technology into the hands of the next emerging billion . we have seen an overwhelming response so far \u2013 we expect to be on one in every six devices sold in india by 2017 , with a total of 100 million customers by 2018 , \u201d said rakesh deshmukh , ceo - indus os .\nwe\u2019ve seen many mobile brands offering pre - installed apps on their devices , commonly known as bloatware . and the main man at indus os had an interesting take on the practice :\nstill leads the indian smartphone market with 83 . 8 % share for the first quarter of the year , during which 24 . 8 million devices were sold . indus os is present on 1 . 4 million of these phones . after android and indus , chinese smartphone maker\nm . a . d os for coolpad note 3 full review [ android 7 . 1 ]\nindus os , a startup which has created a regional operating system , today said it has raised an undisclosed amount from new investors jsw ventures and ventureast in recently - concluded financing round .\nindus os was recently awarded the prestigious tie50 ( silicon valley ) top start - up award for the year 2016 and et telecom award 2016 for ' innovation and development oem product ' .\nindus os has also tied up with mobile payment wallet freecharge to provide a single tap recharge option to indus os users . based on the user\u2019s consumption pattern , freecharge will suggest the prepaid plans that may be more ideal for the user . so if your consumption of data is higher than on calls , it will suggest plans that offer more data and less talk time .\ntouted as the world\u2019s first operating system to support 12 regional languages , indus os also includes features such as swipe - to - translate and transliterate , text to speech support and more .\nduring q1 , fy 2016 around 24 . 8 million smartphones devices were sold in india , of which 1 . 4 million devices were running on indus os , according to counterpoint market research\nindus os , which raised $ 5 million in a series a funding from investors led by omidyar network in january , has larger reach than google ' s own stock android os used on android one phones , which is only available on about 1 . 2 million phones , data added .\nwe all know that android os has launchers by which you can make your phone screens sometimes look like an iphone . adding to it , we can even change the default oem keyboard to the keyboard of our choice . this might get you a question that how indus is an os .\nbut as we know that china has everything on its own , like home grown search engine ( baidu ) , social network ( weibo ) , etc\u2026 xiaomi miui has taken the baton of customizing android os for its native users and now popular in other emerging markets too . indus os is expected to do the same in india , thanks to its cornerstone feature of the os being language .\nswipe\u2019s latest elite star smartphone comes with android 6 . 0 marshmallow - based indus os offering support for 12 regional languages . it is also 4g volte - enabled for reliance jio\u2019s 4g services .\nour goal is to get oems to sign up . now we want to go ahead and work with chinese and international brands . \u2013 rakesh deshmukh , co - founder and ceo , indus os\nthere is a help section called indus help to walk new users through the capabilities of the phone . the key features of the os , home screen , dialer , indus messaging , app bazaar , copy to listen and settings are explained in a step by step walk - through in this section . users are encouraged to try out all the features once , before using the os .\nfully indigenous mobile operating system , indus os , has raised an undisclosed amount in its latest round of funding from jsw ventures and ventureast . existing investor omidyar network also participated in the round .\nindus os could adopt google play store on their operating system to get an initial boost to their language based ecosystem . but they chose the tough route by thinking of the end - users .\nindus os is an altered version of android . it is world\u2019s first regional smartphone operating system . it has been designed especially for the regional language speaking users of the rising markets like india .\n\u201cwe are very excited to join hands with celkon and swipe . both brands share our enthusiasm and vision for connecting a billion people with technology and bridging india\u2019s digital divide . they have a very strong connect with consumers , especially in the regional markets and indus os\u2019 unique value proposition will enable them to further increase their market share , \u201d said rakesh deshmukh , ceo , indus os .\nin december 2015 , the department of electronics and information technology ( deity ) partnered with indus os ( oslabs technology india pvt . ltd ) , formerly known as firstouch , a mumbai - based start - up which offers a regional language android - based mobile operating system ( os ) . sixthmads\ncommenting about this achievement , rakesh deshmukh , ceo , indus os said , \u201cat indus os , our aim is to place the power of mobile technology into the hands of the next emerging billion . we have seen an overwhelming response so far \u2013 we expect to be on one in every six devices sold in india by 2017 , with a total of 100 million customers by 2018 . \u201d\ni think users of phones with indus os should be able to download android apps as indus is based on android too . however , indus os has its own app store too . it is called app bazaar . it claims to be world\u2019s fastest growing regional marketplace of smartphone apps . it already has more than 25 , 000 regional language apps , and the number is steadly growing . the app bazaar allows users to download even paid apps without using any credit card or email identification .\nthe indus os is built on android and currently supports 12 major regional languages spoken widely in india . according to the company , it is adding close to half million os activations every month , and growing at a whopping 150 % and the company is confident to double this number within 6 months .\nwhile bringing a plethora of features , indus os keeps it simple . a simpler and smarter ui makes sure that the experience stays intuitive . with easy access to the apps , simple dial screen and , uncomplicated settings indus os certainly provides a great experience to its user . the standouts among all these are the patented \u2018regional keyboards\u2019 which let the users type in 12 languages with familiarity and convenience .\nupdate ( 27th july , 2016 ) : indus os has established with two more india grown smartphone brands . these are celkon and swipe . this is in addition to their ongoing partnership with micromax .\nwe take a look at some of the key highlights of the indus 2 . 0 interface .\napp bazaar , the regional app marketplace for indus os , is today , the world\u2019s fastest growing regional marketplace . over 90 % indus os users have activated app bazaar and over 75 % users use it on a monthly basis . today , it has over 25 , 000 regional language apps on its platform , and allows users to download and pay for apps without any credit cards or email identification .\nindus os \u2013 the world\u2019s first regional operating system was officially launched in 2015 by three iit\u2019ians with a view to tackle the emerging market\u2019s biggest challenge \u2013 to develop technology to cater to the economic , social and regional diversity . in their mission , indus os is using a smartphone to connect the digital world with the masses . the operating system supports 12 languages , and offers multiple patented features to enrich the experience for an emerging market user . indus os is currently the # 2 os in india with a 7 . 6 % market share , ahead of global giants like apple ( ios ) , microsoft ( windows ) , cyanogen and a staggering 6 million indians have adopted it in under 18 months .\nclearly , it\u2019s not going to be a cakewalk for indus . \u201cindus os now needs to move up the ladder and try coming out with the second level of value addition , \u201d says krishna mukherjee , telecom analyst with cybermedia research . indus , she adds , should also look at more tie - ups with device manufacturers , and impart mobile education to the nooks and corners of the country .\nwe ' re adding close to half a million activations every month and we expect to double this within the next six months ,\nsaid indus os chief executive officer rakesh deshmukh .\nwe have targeted 100 million customers by 2018 ,\nhe added . the company which started putting its os in\n\u201cindus os is rare in that , it checks the box on all these counts and we like the ip that this high - quality , dedicated and passionate founding team has created . \u201d he added .\nindus os , the startup developing a localized version of android for india , is now going after international oems after it clinched a deal that will local giant intex sell smartphones powered by its operating system .\nthe company was initially setup in 2014 and was called firstouch . in january 2015 , the company raised $ 5 million in series a funding round , and also rebranded to indus os . the list of angel investors include names such as quikr founder pranay chulet , snapdeal co - founders rohit bansal and kunal bahl , to name a few . indus os , which is basically a forked android os , is made in india , keeping indian users in mind . touted as world\u2019s first regional operating system , indus os is based on android 5 . 0 lollipop , and it is designed for regional users who will be using smartphones for the very first time . due to language barriers , most feature phone users , especially the ones in small villages and towns don\u2019t want to switch to smartphones . this is exactly the target audience of indus os . the company wants to make the transition easier for users speaking vernacular languages .\nindus os boasts of a first - ever and complete regional ecosystem , with patented keyboards , auto - correction , matra - prediction features , and transliteration support . app bazaar , the regional app marketplace for indus os , is today , the world\u2019s fastest growing regional marketplace . over 90 % indus os users have activated app bazaar and over 75 % users use it on a monthly basis . today , it has over 25 , 000 regional language apps on its platform , and allows users to download and pay for apps without any credit cards or email identification , as stated by the company in its press statement .\n\u201cwe are already in talks with international and chinese smartphone brands for the launch of our next version - indus os 3 . 0 , which we believe will revolutionise the indian smartphone industry , \u201d he added .\nindus os announced its partnership with jaina group , the brand owners of karbonn mobiles . this partnership will be an add - on to the existing partnership with micromax , and two homegrown brands celkon and swipe .\nindus os had a 5 . 6 % share , ahead of apple\u2019s ios which was at no . 5 with 2 . 5 % share and microsoft\u2019s windows which had a share of 0 . 3 % .\nthe support for 12 regional indian languages comes with two key features called transliterate and translate . users can swipe left to transliterate which would enable the usage of the closest corresponding letters of a different alphabet or language and can swipe right to translate the different languages . since the swipe elite star is powered by indus os offers , the smartphone comes with a text - to - speech facility . indus os also provides word and matra prediction for faster and easier typing . to make things easier , indus os also allows its users to use a hybrid keyboard where they can type in the different regional languages using the english keyboard itself .\nindus os \u2013 the world\u2019s first regional operating system was officially launched in 2015 by three iit\u2019ians with a view to tackle the emerging market\u2019s biggest challenge \u2013 to develop technology to cater to the economic , social and regional diversity . in their mission , indus os is using a smartphone to connect the digital world with the masses . the operating system supports 12 languages , and offers multiple patented features to enrich the experience for an emerging market user . indus os is currently the # 2 os in india with a 7 . 6 % market share , ahead of global giants like apple ( ios ) , microsoft ( windows ) , cyanogen and a staggering 6 million indians have adopted it in under 18 months , concludes the statement of the company .\nindus os tracks user actions on some of its integrated services to provide a better experience . the indus keyboard , app bazaar , indus messaging , text to speech , swiping features for languages all have analytics integrated . there is a prompt to accept the terms and conditions when any of these apps are accessed for the first time . there is no way to opt out of the analytics and still use the device .\nindus recently appointed sunil lalvani , ex - head of qualcomm and blackberry in india as an adviser . the latest indus os 3 . 0 platform is expected to roll out later this year , and the company has revealed plans to open an office in china to further its efforts to partner with international smartphone brands .\nnow , micromax is all set to launch a new series of phones with the latest version of indus os 2 . 0 . but don\u2019t be surprised if other indian brands too jump on this regional bandwagon soon .\nyes , as per counterpoint market research , q1 fy 2016 - 17 , indus os has surpassed most of the operating systems and has emerged as second most popular operating system in india . as per the report , out of 24 . 8 million smartphone devices sold in india in q1 fy 2016 - 17 , 1 . 4 million smartphones had indus os . indus os is seeing about half million activations per month . yes , per month . and it is growing at a rate of 150 % . no wonder that the company expects to double its activations within next 6 months and to power 1 in 6 smartphones in india by 2017 .\ndevelopers of the multi - lingual indus os are rolling out a new feature called recharge 2 . 0 on the 6 million devices running indus os . the recharge 2 . 0 is an android operating system integrated balance analytics tool which works continually in the background keeping track of user\u2019s spending on each call , text messages and mobile data . the new feature will work with all prepaid mobile connections , across all mobile service providers .\n\u201cour goal is to get oems to sign up , \u201d rakesh deshmukh , indus os co - founder and ceo , told techcrunch . \u201cnow we want to go ahead and work with chinese and international brands . \u201d\none of the biggest challenges of the developing world is to create technology that caters to the economic , social and regional diversity . indus is set out to tackle this challenge . indus is using the smartphone as the medium to connect the digital world with the masses . indus os is the world\u2019s first regional operating system . they are the first to customize a smartphone experience to meet the needs of the citizens speaking in regional tongues in the emerging markets . indus achieves this through innovation , simplification , and localization . indus aims to create the mobile ecosystem for the next 1 billion smartphone users from emerging markets in their native language .\nindus os currently has over 4 . 5 million users and commands a 6 . 3 % market share since the first official indus os powered device was launched in may 2015 . it boasts of a host of patented features including the indus keyboard , which is a pioneer in regional keyboards \u2013 it was the first keyboard of the country to have the natural ordering of the alphabet , allowing indian smartphone users to type with ease and familiarity . it also offers the auto - correction and the patented matra - prediction features in 12 languages . in addition , it has its own regional app marketplace for content , app bazaar , available in 12 languages . further , indus os in collaboration with the govt . of india\u2019s department of electronics and it ( deity ) introduced os integrated text - to - speech ( tts ) technology in 6 regional languages in june 2016 .\nwhich was at no . 5 with 2 . 5 % share and microsoft ' s windows which had a share of 0 . 3 % \u2014 same as samsung ' s tizen os izen os - at no . 7 .\nindus os on thursday joined hands with freecharge to launch recharge 2 . 0 , new feature that will allow prepaid users to track their data and calling usage , and make payments to recharge their connections using freecharge wallet .\n\u2018indus os is well poised to reach 100 million users in the next three years and emerge as the undisputed leader in indigenous - language technology in emerging markets , \u201d said co - founder and ceo , rakesh deshmukh .\nthere isn\u2019t any different between the way a pure vanilla android version looks and the indus os . most of the kernel structure remains the same , and the changes are mostly visible when using certain features on the phone .\nindus swipe a unique feature , indus swipe can be used to translate / transliterate text between english & a particular regional language . all you have to do is to swipe right to translate and left to transliterate .\nwhen it comes to indus , the decision also involves what the mobile brand in question wants to do .\nthe languages supported include hindi , bengali , kannada , marathi , punjabi , telugu , assamese , gujarati , malayalam , odia , tamil , urdu . this is the first time i am using indus os and my first reaction was \u2018why ? \u2019 . partly because i like the vanilla treatment to android where there is no bloat and everything is aosp like without any added optimisations and partly because i didn\u2019t know what indus os brought to the table .\naccording to counterpoint research , indus os is now india\u2019s second - most popular smartphone platform with a 6 . 3 percent market share , behind android , while being ahead of xiaomi\u2019s miui and cyanogen , as well as ios .\n\u201cindus os is not just a technology product \u2013 it\u2019s a mission where government , linguists , tech geeks , mobile brands and thousands of developers are coming together to provide technology to the next billion users , \u201d concluded deshmukh .\nfor those unfamiliar with indus os , the operating system launched first as firstouch , arguably the world\u2019s first regional - language smartphone operating system . founded by iit grads rakesh deshmukh ( ceo ) , akash dongre ( head of product ) and sudhir b ( head of technology ) , firstouch started in the form a mobile os with a gujarati interface .\nthe success of indus os can also be judged from the fact that it has won the tie50 ( silicon valley ) top start - up award 2016 and also the economic times telecom award 2016 for \u2018innovation in developing oem product\u2019 .\nrakesh deshmukh , co - founder and ceo , indus os , said , \u201cthe faith shown by jsw ventures , ventureast , and continuous support of omidyar network , will help us achieve our vision of empowering the next 1 bn indian users with smartphone ecosystem of their choice . we are already in talks with international and chinese smartphone brands for the launch of our next version \u2013 indus os 3 . 0 , which we believe will revolutionise the indian smartphone industry . \u201d\nearlier , indus os had raised usd 5 million funding led by omidyar network and angel funded by kunal bahl and rohit bansal from snapdeal , amit gupta and naveen tiwari from inmobi and pranay chulet from quikr , according to the company .\nearlier , indus os had raised $ 5 million funding led by omidyar network and angel funded by kunal bahl and rohit bansal from snapdeal , amit gupta and naveen tiwari from inmobi and pranay chulet from quikr , according to the company .\nindus os , a mobile operating system developed by mumbai - based oslabs technology has raised an undisclosed amount in a series a2 funding round led by ventureast and jsw ventures as new investors , along with participation from an existing omidyar network .\nranjit mishra , 27 , is one of the people who uses a micromax phone which works on indus os . a sales executive in a courier company , mishra says he bought the phone because it \u201cdoes not make me feel bad\u201d .\naccording to the recent counterpoint research along with the economic times in 2016 , with over 24 . 8 million phones being activated in india in q1 , the indus os system was present in 1 . 4 million phones pushing it to the number two spot with a 5 . 6 % market share behind android os with an 83 . 8 % market share .\ndeshmukh says that while android has a topdown approach to developing its features , indus\u2019s is bottom - up . while google is a company of global nature and is applicable to multiple contexts , indus is betting big on vernacular medium ."]}
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", "topic": 36}], "title": "daniel suarez ( author )", "paragraphs": ["subscribe to the daniel suarez author news rss feed ( below ) for updated news and information on the daemon series of books .\nwe\u2019d love your help . let us know what\u2019s wrong with this preview of influx by daniel suarez .\nwe\u2019d love your help . let us know what\u2019s wrong with this preview of freedom\u2122 by daniel suarez .\ndaniel suarez voted for influx as best science fiction in the final round of the 2014 goodreads choice awards .\ntoday i am joined by daniel suarez , author of tech thrillers and near future sci fi . i learned about daniel through his book daemon , and was instantly hooked . daniel\u2019s ability to weave believable characters with white knuckle plots , sprinkled with a little bit of \u201cwhat if\u201d leaves you exhausted but satisfied at the end .\ndaniel suarez is the new york times bestselling author of daemon , freedom\u2122 , kill decision , influx , and change agent . a former systems consultant to fortune 1000 companies , his high - tech and sci - fi thrillers focus on technology - driven change . he lives in los angeles , \u2026 more about daniel suarez\nwhat if human civilization is more advanced than you know ? in his latest scifi thriller new york times bestselling author , daniel suarez , depicts a world where the future has already happened . . .\ndaniel suarez has done it again . once again he explores the possible ramifications of new technology , this time dna editing . an excellent book . .\ndaniel suarez is the author of five books , including daemon , freedom ( tm ) , and influx . his latest book , change agent , depicts a near - future world where genetic editing technology has become commonplace . daniel talks to leo laporte about his writing process and how he develops characters . for the full episode , visit urltoken\n\u201cbiopunk has been waiting for its william gibson , to bring a whole new vision of the future . . . and daniel suarez has done it . \u201d\nhelp us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography .\nhelp us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biog .\nfrom the new york times bestselling author of daemon comes a terrifying glimpse at the next phase in drone warfare .\ndaniel suarez is the new york times bestselling author of daemon , freedom\u2122 , kill decision , influx , and change agent . a former systems consultant to fortune 1000 companies , his high - tech and sci - fi thrillers focus on technology - driven change . he lives in los angeles , california .\ndaniel suarez is the author of the new york times bestseller daemon , freedom\u2122 , kill decision , and influx . a former systems consultant to fortune 1000 companies , his high - tech and sci - fi thrillers focus on the impact of technology - driven change . he lives in los angeles , california .\npraise for the novels of daniel suarez \u201cso frightening , even the government has taken note . \u201d\u2014 entertainment weekly \u201cthe tom clancy of cyber security\u2026a hell of a fun read . \u201d\u2014 businessweek \u201can eyes - wide - open , eyebrows - raised , head - shaking warning . \u201d\u2014 wired \u201cambitious . \u2026i came away from this novel with a\u2026new fear of computer capability . \u201d\u2014 new york times bestselling author robin cook \u201cfiendishly clever\u2026an almost perfect guilty - pleasure novel . \u201d\u2014 the dallas morning news \u201c [ daniel suarez ] is the best author of tech fiction since bruce sterling and neal stephenson . \u201d\u2014john robb , futurist & author of brave new war \u201cgreatest . technothriller . period . \u201d\u2014william o\u2019brien , former director of cybersecurity and communications policy , the white house\nnew york times bestselling author . . . babblegenuinely arresting . . . required reading for journalists , politicians , . . .\ndaniel suarez on twitter :\nfinally ! i ' m thrilled to say change agent is now on sale ( u . s . / u . k . / canada ) . urltoken\ndaniel suarez is the author of five books , including daemon , freedom ( tm ) , and influx . his latest book , change agent , depicts a near - future world where genetic editing technology has become commonplace . daniel talks to leo laporte about how he writes , how biotech like crispr is poised to create the next industrial revolution , and what it will be like when your steak is grown in a vat instead of raised in a pen .\nthe path from story idea to bookshelf is different for every writer . author stories podcast brings books to life for the reader by shining a light on the creative process .\n\u2013 karen m . mcmanus new york times bestselling author of one of us is lying\n\u201c . . . suarez\u2019s fiction is closer to reality than most people think . \u201d\ndaniel suarez is the author of the new york times bestseller daemon , freedom \u2122 , kill decision , and influx . a former systems consultant to fortune 1000 companies , his high - tech and sci - fi thrillers focus on technology - driven change . he lives in los angeles , california . - - this text refers to the hardcover edition .\ni fell in love with daniel ' s writing and work starting with daemon and have been a huge fan of his ever since .\n\u201cwith cinematic flair , daniel suarez spins a wholly new , original science fiction scenario : that there is nothing so evil as well - meaning people trying to stop technology . his tale is a high - concept thrill ride . \u201d\nnew york times bestselling author . . . babblegenuinely arresting . . . required reading for journalists , politicians , academics , and anyone who listens to them . \u2014steven pinker , author of how the mind works we are awash in predictions . in newspapers , blogs , and books ; on radio . . .\nwhile not the best from daniel it tells a good picture of the future of genetic engineering . no spoiler but the finale could be improved\nas any anagram enthusiast ( or mirror gazer ) will have deduced , the author ' s real name is daniel suarez . wired tracked down the 43 - year - old database consultant at his home in glendale , california . why the pseudonym ?\npart of it is that i have a day job , and i wanted to keep the two worlds separate ,\nhe says .\nalso , a google search returns any number of daniel suarezes , but as far as i can tell i ' m the only leinad zeraus .\ndaniel suarez is the author of the new york times bestseller daemon , freedom\u2122 , kill decision , and influx . a former systems consultant to fortune 1000 companies , he has designed and developed mission - critical software for the defense , finance , and entertainment industries . with a lifelong interest in both it systems and creative writing , his high - tech and sci - fi thrillers focus on technology - driven\ndaniel suarez , 43 , doesn\u2019t look like a harbinger of doom . but his new novel , daemon , paints a bleak picture of a society in which technology , far from being the great enabler , becomes the problem rather than the solution .\nnyt bestselling author . writes high - tech / sci - fi thrillers : daemon , freedom\u2122 , kill decision , influx & change agent . * tedglobal speaker .\nthe author stories podcast illuminates the story behind the story . hank ' s exploration into the process of writing - - the challenges , rewards , and heartbreaks - - brings an added layer to the novel that only serves to deepen the reader ' s experience .\n\u2013 fiona davis bestselling author of the dollhouse and the address\n\u201csuarez continues his popular technothriller , and daemon fans will be well be pleased with the exciting conclusion . \u201d\n\u201ca natural at making future shocks seem perfectly believable , suarez delivers his most entertaining high - tech thriller yet . \u201d\nbooks to read . influx was just as good as all the others , wish i picked it up sooner . i think he ' s my favourite author who isn ' t patrick rothfuss .\nlike michael crichton , the author he is compared to on the cover , daniel suarez has his sights on the forefront of society and technology . he takes cutting edge ideas and wonders\nwhat if ?\n,\nhow exactly ?\n, and\nthen what would happen ?\n, and writes down the fictionalized results . suarez isn ' t trying to be\nliterary ,\nhe is writing thought experiments on current hot - button issues . in his previous book , kill decision , it was about drones , in this one , it ' s anti - gravity - - among other technology th\ni interviewed suarez about influx , the real reason that technological innovation has slowed down and why he has reservations about bitcoin .\ni very much enjoyed my interview with hank garner for the author stories podcast . the questions were incisive , fun and entertaining , and we shared many laughs . i enjoyed being able to talk about the writing process . great accent , too , and one i appreciated having grown up in a neighboring state ! thanks for having me on !\n\u2013 lenora chu author of little soldiers .\ndaniel suarez is a new york times bestselling author whose books include daemon , freedom tm , kill decision , influx , and change agent . a former systems consultant to fortune 1000 companies , he has designed and developed software for the defense , finance , and entertainment industries . with a lifelong interest in both it systems and creative writing , his high - tech and sci - fi thrillers focus on technology - driven change . suarez is a past speaker at ted global , mit media lab , and the long now foundation - - among many others . self - taught in software development , he is a graduate from the university of delaware with a ba in english literature . an avid pc and console gamer , his own world - building skills were bolstered through years as a pen & paper role - playing game moderator . he lives in los angeles , california . for more info visit , www . daniel - suarez . com .\ni like daniel suarez ' s books . his genre is technology thrillers , and his perspective and knowledge is different from any other author that i have read . he could be a chronicler of our possible dark future . one doesn ' t expect much from this genre other than some mind - stretching ideas and a passable plot . influx has as its premise the invention of anti - gravity by a young genius , grady , and the evil rogue government entity that tries to steal it from him . the plot is right out of count of monte cris\n20th century fox has struck a preemptive deal for daniel suarez ' s upcoming tech thriller influx , the hollywood reporter has learned exclusively . the book - - which will hit stores on feb . 20 via the publishing house dutton - - centers on a world in which decades of technological advances have been suppressed in an effort to prevent disruptive change .\n2 . 5 of 5 stars at the bibliosanctum urltoken daniel suarez has made a name for himself when it comes to techno - thrillers , and his talent for combining science with action has garnered him much praise and comparisons to the late michael crichton . and also , let ' s not forget how much i enjoyed suarez ' s daemon duology . all of this made me pretty excited for influx , so now that i ' m done i still find myself stunned to admit i was disappointed . many theories for generating\nthe propulsive , shockingly plausible sequel to new york times bestseller daemon , the\ngreatest . techno - thriller . period .\n* * william o ' brien , former director of cybersecurity and communications systems policy at the white house 2009 saw one of the most inventive techno - thriller debuts in decades as daniel suarez introduced his terrifying and tantalizing vision of a new wo\nfreedom ( tm )\nis a beautiful and awe - inspiring sequel to daniel suarez highly successful\ndaemon\n. having laid all the groundwork in\ndaemon\n, suarez uses most of this book to use this foundation in order to explore a new concept of social organization based on empowering information technology . the new society emerging in\nfreedom ( tm )\nis based on the darknet , an alternative to the internet using fast wireless meshes in order to increase the durability and availability of the network . people\nit was a pleasure to be able to talk about my writing world with hank garner for the author stories podcast . hank\u2019s questions made me think in different directions about my stories and my craft , and the common threads that might manifest through different things i\u2019ve done . and he made me laugh as well , which is always a friendly thing on a school - day morning . thanks for having me from the other side of the world . \u2014 ashley hay , author of a hundred small lessons\ndaniel suarez is the author of the new york times bestseller daemon , freedom\u2122 , kill decision , and influx . a former systems consultant to fortune 1000 companies , he has designed and developed mission - critical software for the defense , finance , and entertainment industries . with a lifelong interest in both it systems and creative writing , his high - tech and sci - fi thrillers focus on technology - driven change . suarez is a past speaker at ted global , mit media lab , nasa ames , the long now foundation , and the headquarters of google , microsoft , and amazon - - among many others . self - taught in software development , he is a graduate from university of delaware with a ba in english literature . an avid pc and console gamer , his own world - building skills\nbe the first to discover new talent ! each week , our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert . sign up here to receive your free alerts .\ni\u2019m hank and i\u2019m a writer . i write stories about life , but with a supernatural twist . i love the art of writing so much that i started a podcast called author stories . i\u2019d love to hear from you . check out my books at urltoken\ni always enjoy talking to someone who\u2019s passionate about books and the craft of writing . hank\u2019s podcast will introduce you to fascinating personalities , both traditionally published and indie . a great place for discovery .\n\u2013 kyle mills , author of enemy of the state\nin his sequel to the cult - favorite daemon , daniel suarez continues the story of matthew sobol ' s electronic\nentity\nunleashed on the world . like a virus , the daemon is now beginning to remake human society . but , unlike the first book , the second one is less a technology thriller than a political screed . now , i don ' t necessarily disagree with anything suarez says in this book . all my food probably * is * made from corn , and cheap food probably * is * a foundation for keeping low - wage employees happy w\nsuarez : i definitely , for the record , don\u2019t believe that there is a btc squelching progress . but to me it was a fun thought for a story .\ndaniel suarez is a new york times bestselling author whose books include daemon , freedom tm , kill decision , influx , and change agent . a former systems consultant to fortune 1000 companies , he has designed and developed software for the defense , finance , and entertainment industries . with a lifelong interest in both it systems and creative writing , his high - tech and sci - fi thrillers focus on technology - driven change . suarez is a past speaker at ted global , mit media lab , and the long now foundation \u2014 among many others . self - taught in software development , he is a graduate from the university of delaware with a ba in english literature . an avid pc and console gamer , his own world - building skills were bolstered through years as a pen & paper role - playing game moderator . he lives in los angeles , california .\n\u201cperfectly blending nail - biting suspense with accessible science , bestseller suarez establishes himself as a legitimate heir to michael crichton with this gripping present - day thriller . . . \u201d\ndaniel suarez self - published his first novel , daemon , in 2006 . the book and its sequel freedom\u2122 chronicled the rise of a botnet that uses self - driving cars to kill humans , crashes the stock market , and creates a new society in its own image . his next novel , kill decision , published by dutton in 2012 , was about aerial drones that could decide when to use lethal force independently of any human .\ndaniel suarez is the author of the new york times bestseller daemon , freedom\u2122 , kill decision , and influx . a former systems consultant to fortune 1000 companies , he has designed and developed mission - critical software for the defense , finance , and entertainment industries . with a lifelong interest in both it systems and creative writing , his high - tech and sci - fi thrillers focus on technology - driven change . suarez is a past speaker at ted global , mit media lab , nasa ames , the long now foundation , and the headquarters of google , microsoft , and amazon - - among many others . self - taught in software development , he is a graduate from university of delaware with a ba in english literature . an avid pc and console gamer , his own world - building skills were bolstered through years as a pen & paper role - playing game moderator . he lives in los angeles , california .\n* * grand prize winner of the 2017 nautilus book award * * are you struggling to deal with conflict in your life ? in negotiating the nonnegotiable , harvard negotiation expert daniel shapiro introduces a groundbreaking method to bridge the toughest divides\u2014whether with family members , . . .\n\u201cthe characters ( even the not - strictly - human ones ) are vivid , the pacing is perfect , the villain is capital - e evil , and the author\u2019s near - future world is so well developed that you completely buy even his wildest speculations . a magnificent tour de force . \u201d\nwhat happens when the decision to kill in battle can suddenly be shifted from human to machine ? america is under attack by drones programmed to seek out and execute targets , and special ops soldier odin is trying to stop the carnage with the help of linda mckinney , a scientist whose research on ant societies has been preempted by the unknown enemy to run the marauding drones . techno - thriller author suarez goes beyond the new york times best - selling daemon to get at some big issues .\na scientist and a soldier must join forces when combat drones zero in on targets on american soil in this gripping technological thriller from new york times bestselling author daniel suarez . linda mckinney studies the social behavior of insects\u2014which leaves her entirely unprepared for the day her research is conscripted to help run an unmanned and automated drone army . odin is the secretive special ops soldier with a unique insight into a faceless enemy who has begun to attack the american homeland with drones programmed to seek , identify , and execute targets without human intervention . together , mckinney and odin must slow this advance long enough for the world to recognize its destructive power . but as enigmatic forces press the advantage , and death rains down from above , it may already be too late to save mankind from destruction .\ndr . strangelove for the modern age . to be clear , this is not a reboot of stanley kubrick\u2019s brilliant 1964 film . however , kubrick was mentioned and there are many similarities \u2013 apprehension of new and dangerous technology , rogue government agencies , and tension involving a new world order versus maintaining the status quo . there is even an eerily similar scene reminiscent of slim pickens\u2019 infamous bomb ride . daniel \u201ci know i\u2019m the coolest writer since william gibson or neal stephenson\u201d suarez blen\ni was a fan of the authors stories podcast long before i was lucky enough to be a guest on the show . hank never fails to deliver interesting and entertaining interviews that shine a light on what it\u2019s like to live the life of a working writer regardless of whether or not you\u2019re on the bestseller lists . it\u2019s one of my top go - to shows for author interviews and i can\u2019t recommend it highly enough to both writers and readers who want to see another side to their favorite authors . everyone should check it out .\n\u2013 c . steven manley author of the paragons trilogy and the brace cordova series\ndaniel suarez discusses his latest work ,\nkill decision .\nfrom google books : unmanned weaponized drones already exist\u2014they ' re widely used by america in our war efforts in the middle east . in kill decision , bestselling author daniel suarez takes that fact and the real science behind it one step further , with frightening results . linda mckinney is a myrmecologist , a scientist who studies the social structure of ants . her academic career has left her entirely unprepared for the day her sophisticated research is conscripted by unknown forces to help run an unmanned\u2014and thanks to her research , automated\u2014drone army . odin is the secretive special ops soldier with a unique insight into the faceless enemy who has begun to attack the american homeland with drones programmed to seek , identify , and execute targets without human intervention . together , mckinney and odin must slow this advance long enough for the world to recognize its destructive power , because for thousands of years the\nkill decision\nduring battle has remained in the hands of humans\u2014and off - loading that responsibility to machines will bring unintended , possibly irreversible , consequences . but as forces even mckinney and odin don ' t understand begin to gather , and death rains down from above , it may already be too late to save humankind from destruction at the hands of our own technology .\nit ' s rare and lovely to get interviewed by someone who both knows their subject inside and out while being so adept at drawing knowledge ( and laughs ) from the person they ' re interviewing . i kind of want to move in with him .\n\u2013 dave rudden author of knights of the borrowed dark\nwritten by daemon author daniel suarez , change agent is supposed to be a workmanlike beach read that presents big ideas through a fast - paced plot . it ' s set in 2045 , in a world where gene therapy and designer babies are commonplace . protagonist kenneth durand is one of the people in charge of shutting down black market clinics that offer unauthorized improvements like super - strength or intelligence , instead of fixes for genetic diseases . after durand agrees to look for a gene therapy criminal kingpin named marcus wyckes , he ' s attacked by an unknown , syringe - wielding assailant . when he wakes from a coma five weeks later , he learns that wyckes can change living humans as well as embryos , and he ' s turned durand into his doppelg\u00e4nger \u2014 hoping to fake his own death by getting durand killed .\nso suarez did what any self - respecting geek would do , and turned to the internet for a solution . he decided to self - publish the book through lightning source , a us - based print - on - demand service which plugs in to a number of online retailers , including amazon . \u201cit was ideal , \u201d says suarez . \u201call i had to worry about was marketing , not packing and labelling . \u201d\ngizmodo :\ndaniel suarez has earned not one , but two spots in our reading room . these techno - thrillers not only use every bit of jargon from the hacker\u2019s cookbook , and a fair amount of william gibson and neal stephenson to boot , they also feature deadly autonomous motorcycles with spinning katanas instead of handlebars . a worst - case - scenario tale of computer takeover , daemon was one of the most talked about high - tech thrillers in recent times , but it ended with a cliffhanger . thankfully , its sequ\nthere are many technologies at play in this novel and suarez made great use of them for some good suspense and actions sequences using them . the only small gripe i had with the novel is that the technologies work\ni like daniel suarez ' s books . his genre is technology thrillers , and his perspective and knowledge is different from any other author that i have read . he could be a chronicler of our possible dark future . one doesn ' t expect much from this genre other than some mind - stretching ideas and a passable plot . influx has as its premise the invention of anti - gravity by a young genius , grady , and the evil rogue government entity that tries to steal it from him . the plot is right out of count of monte cristo . . our hero is unjustly imprisoned . he languished in solitary . a mysterious neighbor in another cell makes contact . mysterious neighbor engineers our hero ' s escape . our hero sets out for revenge . in influx though it is all about the technology , which , in this book , suarez doesn ' t even make seem plausible . grady , as a character , has a checklist of attributes : genius ? check . loves freedom ? check . resourceful ? check . defeats the villain ? check . gets the beautiful girl at the end ? check . the parts of this book that thrilled me were the descriptions of how it feels to fly around in an anti - gravity suit . these are made for the movies . in fact this whole book reads like a movie script . if you like tom clancy or michael crichton , chances are you ' ll like daniel suarez . if you like erudite , stylish sci - fi , pass by in haste . find neal stephenson ' s books instead . especial anathem . you won ' t be sorry .\ndaniel suarez : i\u2019m not sure i would say that it\u2019s a change of direction . let me revisit how you describe what i do . i actually love technology . i worked for 18 years as systems analyst in technology . if we are going to be addressing the very major problems that you see before humanity , it is going to be technology that\u2019s going to rescue us , basically . we are going to have to think our way through this and that\u2019s going to involve obviously a lot of people and all these conflicting ideas .\nbut suarez isn ' t just taking on one big idea , he ' s meticulously building a world , complete with new cryptocurrencies , crowdsourced surveillance methods , and other moderately interesting extrapolations of present - day technology . this often means dragging the action to a standstill to prove he ' s done his homework . change agent fixates on the minutiae of payment processing , security authentication , and display technology with more verve than action sequences or character development . if daniel suarez had written marathon man , it would be a novel about choosing the best long - distance running attire . meanwhile , the book\u2019s anemic , redundant prose ruins tense moments . when a character names a villain while quaking in terror , the narrative assures us that \u201cthe man was greatly feared\u201d a paragraph later .\nanother great tech - thriller by daniel suarez . after reading daemon a book i could barely put down , freedom its follow - up , and kill decision a decidedly wicked view at drones i was looking forward at more .\ninflux\ndelivers in the techno and science part . the thriller is not as evident until later in the book . but its there when its needed . the ideas posted by the book about technology being dangerous is interesting in its own . i would have liked more exploring there . the book would rate a 3 . 5 stars and i am giving the extra . 5 for entertainment value . this is a story that is hard to describe without giving away too much . but you can really see how interesting the idea of technology being regulated and the reasons really is . the book starts strong gets bogged down a little but finishes relatively well . using ultimate weapons always makes me a bit ambivalent about plot issues . here it fits but you will need to read to opine . good book and i am looking forward to the next story by daniel suarez .\nthere are certain things you learn to expect from a daniel suarez novel . it will be fun . it will be steeped in technology . it will remind you that he is paying closer attention to emerging issues than you are .\ninflux\ndoes not disappoint on any of these expectations . it is a bit of a departure in that it has more of a science fiction bent than his previous books . i was curious how someone so grounded in the technology of today and the near future would fare looking further out . he does just fine\nfirst off , i love daniel suarez ' s books . i read and loved daemon under his nom de plume leinad zeraus , and gobbled up freedom ( tm ) and kill decision . this book , influx , was no different . while not quite as packed with tantalizingly plausible technology as his previous books ( freedom made me lust after its tech , kill decision terrified me with its plausibility ) , influx is a consistently fun ride into a future that could actually be right here with us now , with us blissfully ignorant . or not . no ma\nanother great tech - thriller by daniel suarez . after reading daemon a book i could barely put down , freedom its follow - up , and kill decision a decidedly wicked view at drones i was looking forward at more .\ninflux\ndelivers in the techno and science part . the thriller is not as evident until later in the book . but its there when its needed . the ideas posted by the book about technology being dangerous is interesting in its own . i would have liked more exploring there . the book would rate a 3 . 5 st\ni was lucky to get an advance copy of this to read and of course i couldn ' t put it down once i opened the first page . once again daniel suarez tells a story that while labeled fiction , is close enough to be possible that it scares you . your first reaction is to think that it could never happen and then the more you read and the more you think you start to realize just how real it could be . if an agency existed to regulate what innovation humans were allowed to have , would that much power go to the\nfirst off , i love daniel suarez ' s books . i read and loved daemon under his nom de plume leinad zeraus , and gobbled up freedom ( tm ) and kill decision . this book , influx , was no different . while not quite as packed with tantalizingly plausible technology as his previous books ( freedom made me lust after its tech , kill decision terrified me with its plausibility ) , influx is a consistently fun ride into a future that could actually be right here with us now , with us blissfully ignorant . or not . no matter which side of the\ntends to believe in conspiracy theories\nline you fall on , this is a great high tech thriller and a great book . still love suarez , can ' t wait to read whatever ' s next from him .\ngizmodo :\ndaniel suarez has earned not one , but two spots in our reading room . these techno - thrillers not only use every bit of jargon from the hacker\u2019s cookbook , and a fair amount of william gibson and neal stephenson to boot , they also feature deadly autonomous motorcycles with spinning katanas instead of handlebars . a worst - case - scenario tale of computer takeover , daemon was one of the most talked about high - tech thrillers in recent times , but it ended with a cliffhanger . thankfully , its sequel , freedom , is just hitting stores .\nironically , the very mechanisms of which suarez is so understandably wary are also the very tools by which his book came to be . although daemon was released earlier this month , it has actually been around for far longer than that .\nhis career as an author began with a pair of techno - thriller novels . the first novel , daemon , was self - published under his own company , verdugo press , in late 2006 . it was later picked up by the major publishing house dutton and re - released on january 8 , 2009 . his follow - up book freedom tm was released on january 7 , 2010 . the wall street journal has reported that walter f . parkes , who produced the 1983 film wargames , has optioned the film rights to daemon with paramount pictures , but the rights likely reverted to suarez on 8 december 2012 .\nthe epiphany for suarez came in the late 1990s when he was writing a program called weather master , which created weather patterns for fictional worlds . he sold the program online , offering users a free 30 - day trial before they had to buy the software . payments were automatically swept in to an account , which suarez left unchecked for several months . when he finally did remember to see how much money had accrued , he was struck by the strangeness of the situation .\nthe first place i go for the story behind the stories . always a great interview , whether i ' m on the other side of the mic , or tuning in to one of the dozens of authors that i look up to . hank garner and his team have rounded up the most exciting voices writing today .\n\u2013 hugh howey new york times bestselling author of wool\nefficiency , says suarez , is all well and good , but there\u2019s a fundamental need to balance it with a robustness and resilience that means society can benefit from the interoperability of systems without ever becoming entirely reliant on a single set - up .\nwhenever i read / listen to a techno - thriller , there is this anticipation of what the technology at work is and how it has become this terrible thing that must be defeated or survived for the rest of the book . that anticipation almost always delivers but some books slow down after that reveal happens . there was a moment or two with influx that i thought that could happen but daniel suarez did a great job of keeping parts interesting that could have been pretty dry . it does mention the prison in the description of the book and i didn ' t know if i was in store for a\nit ' s a nifty concept , a kind of alternative history tale embedded in our own world . it lets suarez have fun with intelligence agencies as they try ( and fail ) to bring btc to heel . there ' s also hard sf delights in seeing which inventions have already occurred - strong ai ! antigravity ! human lifespan extension ! suarez also gives btc a fun villain in its leader , a power - crazed guy with a dry ( perhaps accidental ) sense of humor . a very good dystopia boss .\na new york times bestselling author rights optioned by netflix in 2045 kenneth durand leads interpol\u2019s top genetic crime team , hunting black market labs that perform \u201cvanity edits\u201d on human embryos for a price and experiment on human - trafficking victims to advance their technology . the team discovers one figure looms behind it all . then , on a crowded train platform , durand feels the sting of a needle \u2015 and his transformation begins .\nsuarez finished daemon in late 2004 , then submitted it to dozens of literary agents .\nthree actually read it ,\nhe says .\none thought it was too long for the thriller genre , and the other two thought it was too complex .\n\u201cthe daemon activates a series of other programs that begin to leverage all these interconnections of the modern world to basically tear it apart , \u201d says suarez . \u201ci\u2019ve used very realistic technology in this book , well within the bounds of possibility . it\u2019s a cautionary tale . \u201d\nsuarez : i\u2019m going to be going to various locations up north and pretty much west coast . i do a very abbreviated book tours . i\u2019m going south by southwest in march , i\u2019m going to be on a sci - fi panel there that mit media lab is hosting .\nbook review ( non - fiction ) if you\u2019re looking for an enlightening non - fiction read about our unpredictable future , check out whiplash by mit media lab director , joichi ito , and author jeff howe . the thesis of whiplash is that rapid innovation coupled with the increasing complexity of the modern world will bring an ever - increasing pace of change and leave traditional hierarchical organizations in the dust . to operate successfully in this environment , organizations need to embr\nsuarez : i\u2019ve been full - time writing for a number of years . and it\u2019s been quite a change because i used to work with teams of people on a very knotty , very complex technology problems and that was kind of cool in a way . i really miss that social element .\nthe fragility of the technical infrastructure that lies at the heart of daemon\u2019s plot is of very real concern to suarez . \u201cbut i didn\u2019t want to write a high - concept story that scares people for no reason , simply to shine a light on these fairly complex issues , \u201d he says .\nthere are certain things you learn to expect from a daniel suarez novel . it will be fun . it will be steeped in technology . it will remind you that he is paying closer attention to emerging issues than you are .\ninflux\ndoes not disappoint on any of these expectations . it is a bit of a departure in that it has more of a science fiction bent than his previous books . i was curious how someone so grounded in the technology of today and the near future would fare looking further out . he does just fine , as it turns out . the technology is partially extrapolated from modern and fringe science of today , but even the bits that he has made up are clever and fun to consider . there is an increasingly cinematic appeal to daniel ' s books . this one in particular evokes such compelling images , i cannot wait to see it realized someday in film . it would be a disservice to provide any spoilers , but know that even in this fantastic futuristic setting , the point of the book is crucially relevant to our world today . but , this warning is couched within a hell of an imaginative ride that can be enjoyed on its own merits .\n\u201cwe hand - picked a few people we thought would find daemon interesting and timely , \u201d says suarez . \u201cwe got a really enthusiastic response . \u201d he made an extract of the book freely available online , and soon attracted the interest of wired magazine . \u201cfrom there it started to snowball , \u201d he says .\nsuarez first started penning the novel in 2002 , and when he finished the book two years later , set about finding an agent and publisher . \u201cmost said it was too long for a first novel , \u201d he recalls . \u201cbut i thought the message was important , and i didn\u2019t want to cut it too much . \u201d\nsuarez believes daemon\u2019s lengthy gestation period and slow - burning popularity have proven invaluable . \u201cthe virtue of self - publishing is that the book got a chance to find its audience , \u201d he says . \u201cthe way modern publishing works makes it difficult to find that amount of time or exposure in stores to grab people\u2019s attention . \u201d\nindeed , without wanting to give too much away , the book\u2019s ending leaves the path clear for a sequel , which suarez says he is finishing up now : \u201cfreedom is due out early next year . i don\u2019t want to reveal too much , but let\u2019s just say it will definitely go in a direction that will surprise people . \u201d\ninflux is a really different kind of read . it was selected for the techno - thriller group read for the action / adventure group on goodreads , and it definitely fits the bill . the author conceived of a concept that is very novel , and i was immersed in this story . what if there is a secret group that suppresses and appropriates new technology , so that things are a lot more advanced than we think ? that ' s what happens to jon grady when he comes up with a device that can bend and manipulate gravity in a\ndespite his sometimes gloomy technology world - view , suarez says his intention is not to spark panic , but to \u201cimbue a sense of urgency\u201d in people . \u201ci don\u2019t want to be a cassandra , \u201d he says . \u201ci don\u2019t want to say we\u2019re doomed , i just want to increase awareness through a thrilling story that people find interesting . \u201d\nsuarez : something i\u2019ve always wanted to do . i have an english literature degree , and of course when i was young i wanted to be the next great american novelist . and then i just got busy doing other things . life intrudes . i tried to write a novel early on . i think i didn\u2019t have the discipline at the time .\ni was lucky to get an advance copy of this to read and of course i couldn ' t put it down once i opened the first page . once again daniel suarez tells a story that while labeled fiction , is close enough to be possible that it scares you . your first reaction is to think that it could never happen and then the more you read and the more you think you start to realize just how real it could be . if an agency existed to regulate what innovation humans were allowed to have , would that much power go to their head ? who could stop them if that happened ? i don ' t want to say anything more to spoil the book , but plain and simple anyone who loves a scientific and technology focused thriller will love this book . the beginning might be a bit painful , but you ' ll quickly be flipping the pages as quick as you can to see how it all turns out .\nif suarez\u2019s stance is simple , then his message is perhaps harder to implement . \u201cwe need to build change in to our systems and let these systems evolve as circumstances change , \u201d he says . \u201cchange is inevitable , but we need to do a better job of dealing with it , because when we start building huge gleaming monoliths , i think we start getting in to trouble . \u201d\ni just felt it would be a travesty if a lot of people didn ' t read it ,\nklau says . a new colleague at google , algorithm wrangler matt cutts , gave daemon a shout - out on his blog . cyberwar pundit john robb mentioned it on his site , and ito wrote that it was\nbelievable and realistic and still mind - blowing .\nbrand blurbed it on amazon , saying suarez was\nbetter than early tom clancy .\nas of march , more than 1 , 200 copies had been shipped , and zeraus nee suarez is planning to release a sequel , freedom \u2122 , later this year .\nwhen i finished the book ,\nbrand says ,\nmy feeling was that the sequel is not only desirable , but necessary .\ni have to say , i ' m sadly disappointed . i ' ve come to rely on suarez as a ' near ' fiction writer . his previous books were largely based on manipulation of existing technology , or close future invocations . that was his strong selling point to me . the books were full of technical descriptions making the reality and feasibility of them compelling . this book . . . throws all that to the wind , and pics up a an anti - matter gun . defying gravity ? why not ! ? well . . . because it lumps you in with all the other ' amazing technology see this awesome flashing light ' sci - fi . mr . suarez attempts too much , too fast , causing the whole thing to just feel . . . anti - climactic . even the very end is . . . well it almost feels like a mistake .\ni ' m not quite as optimistic as the author . yes , i have seen online sites regulate themselves nicely with popular opinion keeping trolls in line and such . do i think that would work on a societal level and do i think that this new structure would work any better than previous regimes ? no , i don ' t . there are flaws and the biggest problem with any human community is that it involves people . people are capable of doing amazing things and just as capable at being horrific and when you put them all together , you probably get some sort of weird balance , one that defies all attempts at imposing order and harmony because that just cannot exist absolutely when people are involved .\nfinally , he and his wife , michelle sites , also an it consultant , decided to take a page from the daemon playbook and infiltrate the internet ' s power grid . in fall 2006 , they approached bloggers whose writings on gaming , warfare , ai , and social media suarez had mined for the book . the couple formed their own publishing firm , verdugo press , and began producing copies through the print - on - demand service lightning source .\nperfectly blending nail - biting suspense with accessible science , bestseller suarez establishes himself as a legitimate heir to michael crichton with this gripping present - day thriller . \u201d\u2014publisher ' s weekly ( starred review ) \u201ca terrifyingly real scenario . \u201d\u2014the washington post \u201ca confident thriller that leaves us wondering not whether its fictional premise will one day become reality , but when . \u201d\u2014kirkus reviews \u201ckill decision is an eyes - wide - open , eyebrows raised , head - shaking warning . \u201d\u2014wired\nsuarez , a systems analyst and software developer living in california , has become increasingly uncomfortable with what he sees as the growing homogeny of our computer systems and infrastructures . \u201cin the last 15 years of so , i\u2019ve seen a tremendous centralisation and uniformity in all the systems in the modern world , \u201d he says . \u201cit seems like in the pursuit of efficiency , we\u2019ve given up a lot of the robustness . we\u2019ve made our civilisation more fragile as a result . \u201d\nsci - fi novels and techno - thrillers often go heavy on exposition . but it works best when used to describe something that ' s difficult to imagine , like a far - flung space station , or thematically important , like tom clancy\u2019s fetishized military tech . beyond the extreme genetic modification , change agent is future - by - numbers , although it offers a few evocative ideas \u2014 like drug dealers who 3d - print custom narcotics from formulae tattooed on junkies\u2019 arms , or a biomechanical shark used for international smuggling . i know this sounds cool , but you\u2019ll only reach it after reading about characters taking endless minor actions on their \u201clfp glasses , \u201d which is as irritating as an author appending \u201cwith a smartphone\u201d to every digital interaction in a contemporary novel .\nsuarez announced that he was writing his third novel ,\nwhich deals with autonomous drones and next - gen , anonymous warfare\nvia his google plus account on 20 november 2011 . that novel , kill decision , was released on july 19 , 2012 . his next book , influx , was released on february 20 , 2014 . influx won the 2015 prometheus award . his latest book , change agent , was released on april 18 , 2017 and uses crispr as its theme .\ni listened to the audio version . when i finished daemon , i was somewhat dissatisfied with the conclusion , as reflected in my review . i subsequently learned that mr . suarez could not find a publisher for daemon , so published it himself , and it became an internet sensation . i feel that freedom was better than daemon , less repetitive and even more relevant to the financial crisis of 2008 and its aftermath , including the response of the obama administration . the story moves along quickly toward a sa"]}
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ace hotel & suites website ) .\nthe claim must be submitted prior to , or within 24 hours after , making a reservation through a ace hotel & suites website , and at least 24 hours before the standard check - in time at ace hotel & suites .\nthe best price guarantee will be suspended during times where the ace hotel & suites websites or certain prices are not available due to an outage , a technical issue or a circumstance beyond ace hotel & suites \\ ' s reasonable control .\nalex calderwood , left , an owner of the ace hotel , in the bar . bottom right , the lobby\u2019s library - style tables ; top right , the hotel\u2019s stumptown .\nif a valid best price guarantee claim is submitted without an existing reservation , the individual making the valid claim will be contacted by ace hotel & suites and must make a reservation in the manner communicated by ace hotel & suites within 24 hours from receipt of the communication or local check - in time at ace hotel & suites hotel . failure to make a reservation in the required time period will invalidate the claim .\nace hotel & suites will convert any competing price offered in a different currency than the price made available through the ace hotel & suites website , and may deny claims where it determines that the difference between the price is due to exchange rate fluctuations .\nace hotel group ' s kelly sawdon gives a tour of the historic theatre at ace hotel , describing its origin as charlie chaplin and mary pickford ' s united artists theatre and its present - day role as a hub for live music , film and the performing arts in downtown los angeles . see the full story here : how ace hotel resurrected one of dtla ' s most spectacular theaters .\nit ' s 108\u00ba in la today . the rooftop at ace hotel downtown los angeles has a pool and heatwave specials til sundown .\nace hotel & suites promises its customers that by booking directly , you are getting the best deal online . if you have a confirmed direct online booking with ace hotel & suites and find a cheaper price for the same offer within 24 hours on another website , we will match that price .\nuniversal design studio worked with the brand\u2019s in - house team atelier ace on the designs , and was approached by ace hotels for the project around may last year .\nsawdon says ace executives considered several neighborhoods for the hotel , but decided on the up - and - coming west loop because they felt it fit their brand .\nfrom photo shoots on the mezzanine to parties in the lobby or premieres on the main stage . the theatre at ace hotel is available for a variety of events .\nthe former united artists theatre and office tower now enjoy new life as an ace hotel with a beautifully rehabbed theatre , ushering in a whole new era of entertainment .\nan article on jan . 30 about the ace hotel in manhattan referred incorrectly to mcmaster - carr , which supplied a lamp in the hotel . it is based in chicago , not california , and it is an industrial supply company , not a manufacturer .\nace hotel & suites has the sole right and discretion to determine the validity of any claim and will not review documentation provided by the individual submitting a claim as part of its validation process . ace hotel & suites reserves the right to deny a claim , if it cannot independently verify the availability of a competing price at the time it processes the claim .\nthe ace hotel chain is headquartered in portland , oregon . it operates hotels in portland , new york , palm springs , seattle and washington and this is its first offeroutside america .\nuntil now , it was the ace that held the reputation as the most achingly hip hotel in town . even if you weren ' t staying at the hotel , the ace had the great idea to open the pool and the bar to everyone . you could spend all afternoon in the pool if you wanted to , for the price of a $ 7 mojito .\nin 2012 , the building was converted into the boutique ace hotel , and the theatre was restored as an event and performance space . this project received a conservancy preservation award in 2014 .\nyet calderwood insists that each ace reflects its location , not a northwest sensibility ( for example , ace hotel and swim club palm springs , california , opening in january , has a desert feel ) . \u201cthe design captures the industrial heritage of manhattan , the grittiness , \u201d he says .\nthe alterna - rag is a fitting neighbor for the ace , which opens in february . years ago , the seattle native and friends wade weigel , doug herrick and jack barron decided to create a chic , minimalist hotel priced on a sliding scale ( the low end meant shared bathrooms ) . in 1999 the ace hotel seattle opened ; in 2007 another one followed in portland , oregon .\nopened its doors this spring , the eighth entry from the ace hotel group\u2014which , if you haven\u2019t noticed , has been on quite the tear lately . but of course you\u2019ve noticed : these days , no one can ignore ace , even those who don\u2019t wish to sleep in its loftlike rooms or sip artisanally roasted espresso in its artfully weathered lobbies . the brand continues to expand at a rapid clip . in the near future , if you visit a major american city\u2014or just live in one\u2014you might not stay in an ace hotel , but you may wind up in a neighborhood that ace put on the map .\nthis pet - friendly hotel also provides free rental of custom tokyobike , so you can explore downtown l . a . on two wheels \u2013 if you choose to leave the hotel at all .\nyou forgot south bay ! shade hotel in manhattan beach also has a great summer pool party .\nwe picked the ace hotel based on the price even though we were a little wary of the \u201cshared bathroom\u201d situation . we were soooo surprised with this hotel . the front desk staff was incredibly helpful and friendly , even at 10 : 30pm when we arrived . . . . and again . . .\nace hotel & suites may at any time and without notice terminate or restrict a person \\ ' s ability to submit a claim under or otherwise benefit from the best price guarantee , if in its sole discretion ace hotel & suites determines that such person has : ( 1 ) acted in a manner inconsistent with applicable laws or ordinances ; ( 2 ) acted in a fraudulent or abusive manner , ( 3 ) submitted multiple invalid best price guarantee claims ; ( 4 ) failed to stay at ace hotel & suites hotels after receiving approved best price guarantee claims ; or ( 5 ) breached any of these bpg terms .\nvip partier \u2014 $ 200 : attend the genre ball at liberty hall at ace hotel new york and a vip reception at the electric literature offices with literary libations , hearty appetizers , and prize - winning authors .\ni believe they do offer an umbrella borrow service although i have only ever used it at another ace property .\nthe second annual genre ball will be held the friday before halloween at liberty hall at ace hotel new york . it\u2019s the costume party you\u2019ve been waiting for , complete with fabulous prizes ( win a free stay at the ace ! ) , delicious cocktails , dancing , free books , and famous authors wearing funny outfits and facepaint .\nthe chicago ace hotel is at 311 n morgan st . , chicago , 312 - 764 - 1919 . rooms begin around $ 150 for a small . go to acehotel . com / chicago for dates and rates .\nvoid where prohibited by law . ace hotel & suites reserves the right to amend , revise , supplement , suspend or discontinue the best price guarantee or these bpg terms at anytime in its sole discretion and without prior notice .\nwith clairvoyant location - scouting , ace hotels and other industry players are redrawing the map of cities we thought we knew .\nin the unlikely event that a lower price at ace hotel & suites is made available on a non - ace hotel & suites website ( the\ncompeting price\n) , upon its receipt of a claim that satisfies these best price guarantee terms and conditions ( the\nbpg terms\n) , ace hotel & suites will honor that competing price and provide the individual that submitted the valid claim one of the following : ( 1 ) an additional 10 % discount off the competing price per room per night ; or ( 2 ) a voucher that the guest can use during their stay , the amount of the voucher will be equal to the difference between the original reservation rate and the competing price .\nthe price you found is 12 % lower than this hotel ' s average rate of $ 244 / night .\nthe price you found is 12 % lower than this hotel ' s average rate of $ 318 / night .\nthe price you found is 14 % lower than this hotel ' s average rate of $ 177 / night .\nthe price you found is 11 % lower than this hotel ' s average rate of $ 246 / night .\nthe price you found is 11 % lower than this hotel ' s average rate of $ 238 / night .\nany disputes arising out of or related to the best price guarantee or these bpg terms shall be handled individually without any class action , and shall be governed by , construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of ace hotel & suites .\nbottom line ; once they have your money , the theater at ace hotel does not care about crowd safety or control , beyond lip service . if you do have an issue that requires their help , yer outta luck and there\u2019s no accountability\u2026\nsailed out of pier 91 bu it was a short ride away which was arranged for by the hotel for $ 8 a person . we arrive at the hotel around 3 : 45 unfortunately it was 4 : 30 . . .\neach room at the ace is as individual as each city\u2019s hotels . refusing a cookie - cutter approach to accommodations , the ace makes every stay in their hotel different , depending on which room you book . choose between a variety of sizes \u2013 ranging from small , medium and large to lofts and suites \u2013 with or without a terrace and / or a kitchenette .\nin advance of the reincarnated space ' s official relaunch next friday , february 14 , curbed was given a tour of the venerable venue last week by gregory randall and janet olson of chicago architecture firm grec architects , who worked on the restoration and design of the hotel and theater , along with ace ' s in - house design team ace atelier and locals commune design .\nit looks as if mr . calderwood is taking the partnership\u2019s dissolution in stride . the new york hotel , he said , \u201cfeels like ace \u2014 it feels like what we intended . \u201d and anyway , now he\u2019s on to the next project , an ace in los angeles , or maybe chicago , or maybe tokyo \u2014 wherever he can meet cool artists and buy cheap lamps .\nthe ace is big . a relic of an earlier era , it offers plenty of room , not just in the lobby but in liberty hall , the basement bar and performance space , and in the restaurants , and the shops , and the hallways and corridors that lead between all these pockets . you can just hang out here in a way you never could at a w hotel , the embodiment of an earlier hotel - as - nightclub era . it\u2019s the hotel as hipster mall .\nwhen we renovate a historic building , we want to make sure to preserve the building ' s essence and its past lives . ace hotel chicago was once home to a turn - of - the - century cheese - making factory , and we were able to preserve and restore the brick facade on the historic building ,\nsays kelly sawdon , ace partner and chief brand officer .\nprices offered on on - request websites that do not provide immediate hotel confirmations ( e . g . , asiaweb ) .\njason holley , universal design studio director , says , \u2018we find it really interesting how [ ace hotels ] try and make each hotel become a genuine thread in the fabric of the neighbourhood . within their dna is this idea about responding to a locality . \u2019\ni stayed here over memorial day weekend for a solo trip . i flew into ewr from san francisco and took the train to penn station and walked 10 minutes to the ace hotel . check in was easy , i arrived around 1am so there was no . . .\nthe next phase of expansion brought in a new partner , jack barron , an architect who\u2019d contacted mr . calderwood through the ace web site . after several false starts , the four partners found themselves in possession of the blocklong run - down clyde hotel , in portland .\nhello , does anyone know if the ace offers an umbrella borrow service ? it would be one less thing to pack which would be helpful .\ni checked out this afternoon after six nights on a business trip . this hotel as a hotel is great i love the vibe the service the rooms the design the comfort it all rally very good . i had one of the best beds i have . . .\nin - room guitars , vinyl lps and record players are just some of the in - room accouterments at the new ace hotel in chicago . you ' re free to play them all weekend ( as long you don ' t disturb the neighbors too late , or course . )\nthis was my first trip to seattle . i arrived for a photo shoot ( ace hotel has beautiful white walls and historic details ) - and was not disappointed . amy and her team ensured i was given a room with brick walls and plenty of windows . i stayed . . .\nthe estimated value of value - added amenities ( e . g . , free breakfast , use of wifi , vouchers ) offered as part of a competing price will be excluded from the price comparison , and will not be provided by ace hotel & suites when honoring a lower price .\ntaking over the entire ua building \u2013 which later housed texaco\u2019s offices \u2013 the ace hotel downtown los angeles officially opened its hotel in january 2014 and reopened the theatre in february . this particular instance of their adaptive reuse is unique to los angeles and oh - so - hollywood . it\u2019s also an exciting jewel in the crown of other revitalized and restored broadway theatres , including the orpheum , palace , los angeles and million dollar theatres .\nin addition to the guitars and lps , other unusual features in the 159 - room hotel included locally written books and locally stocked minibars in each room , including chicago brands rx bars , milk & honey oatmeal , koval distillery dry gin and terry ' s toffee . each room or suite includes artwork unique to each room , created by a student of the school of the art institute of chicago on ace hotel chicago letterhead stationery .\nthe rosslyn hotel ( 1914 ) and its annex ( 1923 ) across the street were designed by john parkinson in the popular beaux arts style . at one time it was the largest hotel on the pacific coast , with 1 , 100 rooms and 800 baths between the two structures .\nand human the ace definitely is \u2014 for better and for worse . the story of the ace is the story of mr . calderwood . and his story , as befits the age of social networking , is one of an ever - expanding circle of friends , partners and , inevitably , ex - friends and former partners .\nuniversal design studio says that the shoreditch hotel interiors are inspired by the area\u2019s \u2018making\u2019 history , designing a \u2018contemporary take\u2019 on traditional buildings and shop fronts .\nif you choose to pay less for shared bathroom space , this hotel is quaint and small . most likely , you will . . .\ni stayed at the ace hotel last year for business ( recommended by a friend ) and then a solo weekend in new york . it ' s a great midtown venue with clean and well - described bedrooms ; many of them are small but they are certainly adequate and well - appointed . i . . .\nplus , if the ace hotels weren ' t on your radar already , right now they are offering great deals for summer stays at their locations around the world .\na similar metamorphosis occurred a decade later in the dead center of manhattan ( emphasis on dead ) . what we now call the nomad district , south of times square , was until 2009 an in - between zone of wig wholesalers and sidewalk patchouli - hawkers\u2014before ace took over an abandoned hotel and , with its deep leather couches and communal workspaces , created the hottest lobby scene in town . ( the upmarket nomad hotel , a block south , followed three years later . )\nthough it changed hands frequently over the following decades , the united artists theater stayed active as an arts venue until 1989 , including a long stint as a spanish - language movie house , and later as the broadcast site for televangelist dr . gene scott . following a meticulous restoration of the then - vacant movie palace , ace cut the ribbon on the theatre at ace hotel in february of 2014 \u2014 and we ' ve been doing our best to honor the maverick spirit of its founders ever since .\n, collaborated on the interior design . still , its industrial patina bestows a frontier cachet . head up to the ace\u2019s rooftop pool and you can gaze over the aging brick buildings that give the area its name . beyond are the towers of the central business district , and beyond that\u2014unseen and unheard from the ace\u2014the neon throb of the french quarter .\n. join us to celebrate the installation of the final piece of public art at the hotel ( for now ) : the nesci dome . 6pm on prairie .\non labor day of 2009 we opened our first caf\u00e9 in new york in the lobby of our good friends , the ace hotel . that space is usually filled with a mix of artists , capitalists , vagabonds , ne\u2019er - do - wells and beautiful people . don\u2019t miss the incredible architectural details in this turn of the century building .\npeople also recognize the ace hotel by the tower on top of its roof . when it was built in 1927 , the tower actually made the building exceed the height limit at the time - no building could be taller than city hall . but because the tower housed elevator and other types of equipment , and the building permits called it\nsignage ,\nit was allowed . the ace cleaned years of grime off the tower before its grand opening , and now its interior houses an indoor bar . upstairs is a bar , lounge , and pool area in and around that tower , accessible by an express elevator that can take hotel guests and the public directly from the street to the roof .\nnow known as the theatre at ace hotel , the former ua theatre is once again showing movies \u2013 both new releases and nostalgic selections , in partnership with the sundance institute , cinespia and the los angeles conservancy\u2019s annual \u201clast remaining seats\u201d program . it ' s also hosted live reads and screenings like the empire strikes back and the mad men series finale .\nthe hotel sits on the original site of the shoreditch empire music hall , which opened in 1856 , designed by frank matcham . the hotel comprises 258 guest rooms , an event space , a 100 cover restaurant and 50 cover bar , and lounge and reception area with retail units , a bar , a caf\u00e9 and an art gallery .\nwe ' re a few blocks from the morgan lake l station and within walking distance to much of chicago ' s best dining . . . . the thriving art , design and food culture of the west loop , as well as the narrative of ingenuity that underlies the city as a whole , [ have ] inspired ace hotel chicago immensely .\nwalking to most of the cites major attractions the hotel is a little dated but clean the staff was always very friendly and helpful the breakfast offerings were just . . .\nanother prominent naysayer is mr . barron , the ace partner whose ideas about \u201cnodal points\u201d the hotel would seem to embody . during the development , mr . barron said , his relationship soured with mr . calderwood and with gfi capital resources group , the company that invested $ 140 million in the project , to the point where mr . barron withdrew from involvement .\nfor the competing price to be valid , it must be a currently available lower published online room price for ace hotel & suites , the same stay dates , the same number of guests , the same room type , with a similar view and room size , and include similar or additional value - added amenities ( e . g . , free breakfast ) .\nas mr . barron described it , his theory was to make the hotel a \u201cnodal point\u201d in the city . \u201cthe whole idea was to sell the place , not the hotel , \u201d he said . \u201cyou know ? we didn\u2019t want to toot our own horns , we wanted to talk about what a wonderful place we were all in . \u201d\none day ( ace - related stories frequently begin with serendipity ) someone offered mr . weigel and mr . calderwood the lease on a 28 - room flophouse in the belltown area of seattle .\nour visit was a short one - night stay , but the hotel is on the agenda for next time we visit . though we have always stayed closer to the city center when we visit chicago , the ace ' s cool vibe , walkable area and great amenities , from the rooftop bar to city mouse - - and especially those guitars - - has us hooked .\none night , after a few hours of hanging out at the ace , i finished my nearly perfect lamb burger at the breslin , paid my bill and caught a taxi outside . as the driver , ayman eltal , turned down broadway , he asked me , \u201cis that a restaurant ? \u201d briefly , i explained the ace\u2019s history , and mr . eltal let me in on a secret .\nif you\u2019re looking to party poolside in the heart of hollywood , this longstanding hotel is your perfect go - to . on the weekends , you\u2019ll often find tinseltown\u2019s it crowd at the\nprices offered by opaque providers ( e . g . , hotwire , priceline ) that do not provide the name or location of the hotel until after a reservation has been made ; and\nthe people who throng the ace are fashionable , but not overly so ; no one appears eager to turn heads with a striking outfit or outrageous hairstyle . to do so might be to acknowledge , however subtly , that the ace \u2014 their club , their office , their living room \u2014 is a bona fide scene , whose aesthetics and business model are redefining the overlapping worlds of drinking , dining , sleeping and shopping .\nfor now , ace is showing it can keep adapting . in new orleans , the warehouse district had been farther along than east liberty or nomad\u2014already home to the national world war ii museum and five of donald link\u2019s\nbefore we left on an alaskan cruise . it was convenient to the pier and downtown . the hotel concept consisting of couches and games in the lobby , check in at the bar . . .\nthe theatre reopened with a concert by english band spiritualized and has since hosted a wide range of music acts , dance performances , stand - up comedy and more . guests staying at the hotel have their pick of on - site entertainment nearly every night of the week . the theatre\u2019s original box office has been taken over by moon juice , a juice shop that provides complimentary delivery to any of the ace rooms .\nwhen the new ace hotel opened in early 2014 , we didn ' t just gain a super hip hotel in an up - and - coming part of dtla . we also got a jaw - droppingly beautiful 1920s movie house - turned - performing arts space , which has since billed an impressive lineup of performances , concerts , movie nights , lectures and more . the former flagship united artists theater is a 1 , 600 - seat house with a beautifuly ornate , three - story lobby . when you visit , make sure to step out from under the balcony to admire the vaulted ceiling with thousands of shimmering mirrors .\ndumps out the rest of its bag of tricks : proving it can cast indie - rock stars ( in this case , colin meloy , james mercer , and corin tucker ) , but giving them deadpan , dead - end roles . winkingly alluding to local institutions ( in this case , the ace hotel ) with you - have - to - already - know exclusivity . ending on an inconclusive , punchline - less \u201c\nhello heather - i hope that you were able to book your stay with us . all of our rooms at the hotel have tv located in them along with complementary wifi , movie selection and cable .\nwork place . nice rooms , some noise due to the roads . but all in all a nice hotel . 20 different channels showing yoga core and cardio training , to be used together . . .\nhotelier alex calderwood , who bills himself as a \u201ccultural engineer\u201d on his business card ( which bears his name in english , chinese and japanese ) , is unfazed by the prospect of opening a branch of his hipster ace hotel chain on a less - than - fashionable corner of manhattan : the intersection of west 29th street and broadway , which teems with bootleg fragrance shops and vendors hawking pleather belts for two bucks a pop .\nsome people , in fact , hate the ace \u2014 although that doesn\u2019t necessarily keep them away . one couple told me the ace was too hip for them , but they loved the pickle - backs . \u201cthis would be a shot of whiskey chased by a shot of pickle juice , \u201d the young man said , observing the lobby scene with disdain . \u201cand the pickle juice here is house - made , therefore it is the best pickle juice . \u201d\nhotel . friendly staff . safe . great bed . great linnens . we had separate kitchen . attached extra \u201croom\u201d for roll away bed . ( this is not closed off from rest of room . . .\nif you ' ve never been to the theatre at the ace , you absolutely must in order to the see this gothic beauty with a hauntingly exciting feel . many cool events are put on in the lobby of the theatre , but its narrowness can make you feel cramped if the place is near capacity . the actual theatre auditorium is very well kept and maintains its historic grandeur . the rooftop of the ace is a fun place to head over after any event in the theatre .\nthe rooftop lounge on the hotel ' s seventh floor has panoramic views of the chicago skyline , along with innovative cocktails . there is also a garden terrace\nprairie ,\nplanted with wildflowers , that also offers downtown views .\non a stormy day in january , kelly sawdon , chief brand officer for the ace hotel group , and brad wilson , the company\u2019s president , stood inside an old furniture store in new orleans , watching a construction worker push a sander across the floor . in two months , if all went according to plan , the space would be filled with guests and curious locals . but for now , coils of wire lay on the floor , and the thick smell of paint hung in the air .\ncraig greenberg , president of 21c , won\u2019t discount the possibility of going into established sections of major cities . \u201cbut it\u2019s a unique and extremely exciting and satisfying experience to open a hotel in a place like an old factory , \u201d he says . working on the fringes has its challenges , greenberg stresses . \u201cif you\u2019re going to an established area , it\u2019s easier to get the required funding . \u201d with an emerging location , investors can be cagey : is there enough cultural infrastructure to support a hotel ?\nultimately the ace is betting that its downtown dream team can transcend a d\u00e9mod\u00e9 enclave . \u201cto us , it\u2019s like we can be pioneers right in the middle of manhattan , \u201d says friedman . \u201c [ but ] i don\u2019t want the area to become more chichi . god forbid it becomes like the meatpacking district . \u201d calder\u00adwood , who lives a few blocks from the hotel , agrees . \u201ci think we\u2019re going to be the heart of the neighborhood . this will be a living room for all the people around it . \u201d\nthis stretch of broadway has been a holdout in downtown\u2019s decade - long overhaul . it has a unique street culture , with bustling marketplaces of wholesale jewelers and discount shops . the ace , which caters to guests who can distinguish paper from wallpaper magazine , will likely change that landscape . several upscale residential developments within a block of the new hotel are in the works , in addition to an urban outfitters . gentrification is hardly a sin , of course , but it\u2019s a shame when signature parts of a neighborhood can\u2019t be saved .\nace is a good value option in seattle - if you take a room with shared bathroom that is - which you should not hesitate to do as the shared bathrooms are very convenient , clean , private , near the rooms , quality toiletries , etc . the room was . . .\nrunning barbershops satisfied neither man . mr . calderwood was busy giving parties for apple , microsoft and nike . \u201ci\u2019m just a barber and a tattoo pimp , \u201d mr . calderwood told interview magazine , which in 1994 photographed him \u2014 shirtless \u2014 at the chelsea hotel .\ni have stayed at the ace in nyc twice and i love the dark masculine tasteful . super comfortable bed , great coffee shop and the restaurant and bar are great ( the lamb burger is amazing ) . staff was friendly , yet not over involved . first time i was . . .\nhi dustin , thank you so much for your review . we ' re so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and got to know the area too . we hope to see you again very soon , dustin ! have a great week . xoxo , jason and the staff of ace . . .\nhotel guests have full access to a private fitness center , which is tucked away on a guests - only level , and fully stocked with weights , machines and a vintage boxing bag . check out its cool reclaimed wood floor , even if you don\u2019t opt for the workout .\nand there , in a lamp , you have the essence of ace aesthetics . it\u2019s not just that it represents retro cool . it\u2019s also highly functional \u2014 indeed , purely functional ; mcmaster - carr is an industrial supply family - run chicago firm that makes u - bolts , sprockets and 480 , 000 other products .\nhotel was nice , clean and staff was friendly . . . until i had to leave in a rush and forgot to give back their paper parking pass . that wasn ' t even for a lot close to them , but a lot that is 3 blocks up the street and . . .\nthis little hotel has a great advantage : location , location , location . it requires an adventurous mind . to begin with , nobody to help with your luggage and a huge set of steps to climb carrying the wait , just to reach the front desk ! if it is summer , . . .\nin one of our final conversations , standefer says , \u201ci thought of something this weekend that i wanted to say to you . \u201d calderwood had stayed with them at their house in montauk\u2014he calls it \u201ctheir laboratory\u201d\u2014as a short respite from the intense final weeks of the ace\u2019s construction . the visit seems to have been an occasion for soul - searching by both parties , not just about the hotels but about their deepest sensibilities\u2014about who they are as designers and where , given these successes , they go next . \u201ci\u2019m finding that as i finish both [ the standard and the ace ] i\u2019m very interested in each for different parts of my own psyche , \u201d standefer says . \u201cthere\u2019s an escapist quality and cosmopolitan quality to the standard . it\u2019s more the zoolander model , a fantasy . in the other , i find myself . i got into that ace room , and it creates a platform to be you . i don\u2019t feel like you\u2019re escaping , but you feel comfortable . and that\u2019s a very interesting difference to me . \u201d\nthis approach is hardly new . it\u2019s been honed over two decades , ever since mr . calderwood , described as an easy - to - like social butterfly by those who know him , from bellevue , wash . , befriended wade weigel , who was hosting parties at seattle\u2019s decrepit , formerly grand np hotel .\nventure outside of roy choi\u2019s greenhouse restaurant commissary and you can sip on cocktails and munch on plates poolside . while the restaurant certainly can keep the pool area low key , on weekends you\u2019re more likely to find raucous pool parties at the koreatown hotel . the season kicks off with bashes on sunday and monday of memorial day weekend .\none solution , which 21c employed in cincinnati , is the private / public partnership\u2014the city teams with the brand and its investors to co - fund a hotel in order to reinvigorate an area . greenberg points to increased foot traffic in neighborhoods where 21c has opened hotels , and to rising commercial rents , as indicators of the model\u2019s success .\nthe rest of the hotel was built from the ground up - - an homage to mies van der rohe , the school of bauhaus , josef and anni albers and other heroes of chicago ' s design legacy . the new build allowed us to exercise our imaginations without restraint , playing for the first time with vast open spaces and proportions .\nenjoy a cocktail by the bar or hang by the pool as djs spin from 1pm to 5pm on friday , saturday and sunday . though the wet deck is primarily reserved for hotel guests , daybeds and cabanas can be reserved for non - guests with food and beverage spending minimums . kick off the summer season with parties on memorial day and june 3 .\n\u201cwe don\u2019t view ourselves as just catering to a sort of bleeding - edge audience , or a bleeding - edge hip audience , \u201d he said in the ace\u2019s boardroom , where a long custom - built wood table was piled with books like \u201cdorfsman & cbs , \u201d about the network\u2019s design director . \u201cit\u2019s the whole combination , or mix , but i think that makes it all human . \u201d\nwhich means ( and this is important for the ace , too ) that the lamp is cheap . inexpensive lamps and unpainted metal doors mean there\u2019s more cash available for room art . and it means the rooms themselves are affordable ( in new york terms ) , running from $ 169 a night for a modest - size bunk - bed room to around $ 800 a night for a suite .\nduring renovations , the partners brought in their friend doug herrick to run the operation . when ace seattle opened in 1999 , they had another hit . the atmosphere ( shepard fairey , now famous for his barack obama posters , did room art ) and affordability ( rooms with shared bathrooms started at $ 65 ) struck a chord in a city reconciling its grungy roots with its high - tech wealth .\nscratch hotel that palm springs has seen in the past 10 years , and people are encouraged to come and hang out at the 32 - room cedar and steel chill palace . swim in the pool , play ping - pong at the over - sized tables , eat in the airy reservoir restaurant or have a home - made lavender ice cream in the attached ice cream shoppe .\nwalk into the ace hotel , on the corner of broadway and 29th street , at any given time , and here is what you may find : the band j\u00e1c might be playing in one corner of the vast lobby , their horn - and - accordion tunes bouncing off the century - old mosaic floor , the dark wood paneling , the 17 1 / 2 - foot white columns . in one of the red - suede sofa nooks , under a huge american flag bought at the brimfield antique show , a motley crew of friends from washington \u2014 a women\u2019s - wear designer , a tour guide , a defense contractor \u2014 might be striking up a conversation with the british pop - soul singer edei . in the middle of the lobby , the long library - style black tables have been colonized by macbooks .\nfilm\u2019s golden age faded and the oil biz moved elsewhere , but the movie house remained , playing primarily spanish - language films for the neighborhood\u2019s growing latino population . in 1989 , the televangelist dr . gene scott took over the building and installed the jesus saves sign . the cigar - chewing scott , who peppered his fiery sermons with profanity and pleas for money , died in 2005 . ace bought the property six years later .\nbut as the market grows crowded with uniquely decorated hotels in transitioning neighborhoods , how long can the hipster - hotel bubble last ? \u201cinstead of being the eleventh hilton - type brand downtown , you look to the fringe , \u201d says lauro ferroni , senior vice president at real estate adviser jll\u2019s hotels & hospitality group . \u201cbut one limitation is there are only so many interesting sub - markets . \u201d\nwe found the area quite welcoming during our recent stay , and just about a 15 - minute uber ride from michigan avenue and millennium park ( without traffic ) . we walked on the return trip , much of it a pleasant journey along the river , which took about 40 minutes . the hotel is also a short walk from greektown , with all the dining and shopping that area has to offer .\ntheir success has encouraged other hospitality brands to take a similar tack , putting hotels in places that might scare off mainstream developers . what ace has done for low - profile neighborhoods , the louisville , kentucky\u2013based 21c group has done for lower - profile cities , opening art - driven \u201cmuseum hotels\u201d in places like louisville and cincinnati . four more hotels are now in the works , including one that just opened in a derelict model t factory in oklahoma city .\nand if you want a break from all that hip - ness without breaking the bank ( and have some more marilyn monroe mythology thrown in ) , then the monkey tree , built in palm springs ' famous ' mid - century modern ' style , could be the place for you . this time the monroe story revolves around a trip made here by the actress and jfk back in 1962 . previous brooklyn - based owner , kathy friedle admits that there ' s no photo evidence about the actress ' s stay but the hotel ' s famous designer , albert frey , noted in a journal that she resided one weekend in room 15 , which has its own private patio entrance - perfect for body guards to monitor goings - on . the hotel later became a famous ' clothing optional ' resort , until kathy and her husband gary took it over this year .\njust when you thought palm springs couldn ' t get any hotter , the hip thermometer shot through the roof . how about sightings of suki waterhouse drinking bloody marys with squid ink and truffle oil at the new l ' horizon , the most exclusive hotel palm springs has ever seen ? or caitlin jenner spied tucking into prime rib at the freshly - opened mr . lyons steakhouse , famous for its 19th century english d\u00e9cor dating back to the 1940s ?\nwhile the venue ' s opening night event , a spiritualized concert , is sold out , tickets are still available for its february 20 to 22 events with la dance project , the troupe founded by star choreographer / paris opera ballet director benjamin millepied . the company will be launching its residency at the ace with a program that includes the premiere of\nreflections ,\na piece featuring choreography by millepied , music by pulitzer prize - winning composer david lang , and costumes and visuals by artist barbara kruger .\nthe building , the first ace built from the ground up within a historical facade , was designed by grec architect in the new bauhaus style to evoke mies van der rohe ' s work at the illinois institute of technology . simple , clean lines are complemented by natural leather , wools and linens . fresh touches include laminated recycled plywood lining the elevators , for instance . and though our utilitarian - looking metal - frame bed didn ' t look especially inviting , it was surprisingly comfortable - - especially after our 51 / 2 - hour drive .\ncalderwood already had a name in seattle : during grunge\u2019s heyday , he threw warehouse parties to which the flannel - clad set , including members of pearl jam , flocked . soon he was organizing over - the - top events for microsoft , among others ; next he and weigel started rudy\u2019s , an old - school barbershop , which expanded to 14 west coast locations . a rudy\u2019s and a stumptown coffee shop , a portland favorite , will make their east coast debuts on the new hotel\u2019s first floor .\nthe flow of people is a constant : into and out of the breslin and th e john dory oyster bar , restaurants run by april bloomfield and ken friedman of the spotted pig ; past a wall covered with two decades\u2019 worth of graffiti - tag stickers ; into and out of the boutiques opening ceremony and project no . 8 ; into and out of the brass - floored elevators \u2014 those ancient , analog devices that lead to the ace\u2019s 260 guest rooms , where you can pile onto bunk beds or settle into a corner suite with a guitar and a turntable .\nwilson , in a white construction hat , strode across the lobby , shouting over the din . \u201cunlike other properties we\u2019ve worked on , this one wasn\u2019t already a hotel , so there was a lot to be done upstairs , \u201d he said . \u201cbut with the lobby , we\u2019re hoping to preserve some of the original feel . the beautiful old moldings up there will stay . \u201d he pointed . here would be a stumptown caf\u00e9 , the first south of the mason - dixon line ; there , a stage for visiting musicians .\non the fifth floor of the ace , in one of the 711 - square - foot corner suites at the prow of this flatiron - style building with mansard roofs and a cupola , there is a metal lamp . it is not flashy . it has an adjustable arm , and its color lies somewhere on the brass - green spectrum . nearby is a wall bearing a re - creation of artwork by the late dondi white , one of the first graffiti artists to cross over into the mainstream art world . but it was the lamp that mr . calderwood lavished with attention .\nrockers also need to eat , and the ace\u2019s trump card is the team from the west village\u2019s wildly popular eatery the spotted pig : chef - owner april bloomfield and restaurateur ken friedman . their ground - floor restaurant will have a turn - of - the - century new york vibe , with curtained booths and a vintage , charred - oak floor\u2014\u201clike a place you have a brawl [ in ] , \u201d chirps standefer\u2014and will serve what friedman cheerfully refers to as \u201cnose - to - tail cooking , \u201d adding , \u201ceat the trotters , eat the ears , eat the head\u2014it\u2019s definitely not a place vegetarians are going to feel great in . \u201d\nthe mondrian hotel , west hollywood\u2019s luxury boutique getaway , is home to the ever - popular skybar , a pool and bar that offers one of the best views in l . a . from may 26 to september 1 , angelenos can head to the rooftop for the ultimate weekend pool party , plainly dubbed dj day club at skybar . let loose and lounge poolside every saturday from 1 to 6pm to spins from resident djs while toasting to the freaking weekend . plus , be on the lookout for upcoming pool parties like the returning wicked paradise , which will hold court at skybar with sets from neon indian , classixx and more .\nthe catch is how cutting - edge they are\u2014how hugely fashionable\u2014at this precise moment . rom\u00adan & williams is arguably the year\u2019s hottest design team\u2014a flimsy honor if ever there was one . stand\u00adefer and alesch did gwyneth paltrow\u2019s apartment ( in lavender ) and kate hudson\u2019s house . in 2007 they replaced philippe starck\u2019s famous lobby at the royalton . this spring , they completed the interiors for two of new york\u2019s most prominent new hotels : andr\u00e9 balazs\u2019s glamorous new stan\u00add\u00adard , and the ace , the first east coast outpost of the eminently hip seattle brand run by alex cal\u00adderwood . and then there is this quiet , little brick apartment house at the edge of soho , their first from - the - ground - up building and the project closest to their eccentric intent .\nthe avett brothers canceled the third of three scheduled performances at mcmenamins edgefield in troutdale amid a report from security that a concertgoer may be in possession of a concealed firearm .\nvictorian and retro - futurist costumes worn at eighth - annual meeting on saturday , july 7 in portland .\noregon democrat agrees president is right to go after unfair practices by china , but says tariffs imposed the wrong way hurt other leading trade partners of oregon .\nthe family of jason washington has demanded that the rest of the campus safety force disarm .\nfour - month project begins to improve conditions for salmon , birds and other species at urban wildlife refuge north of sellwood .\nthe young man ' s motorcycle impacted a car driven by a 65 - year - old gresham woman , police say ."]}
{"id": 55004, "summary": [{"text": "zoink ab is a swedish video game developer based in gothenburg , sweden .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "the company was founded in 2001 by klaus lyngeled , after he quit his job at shiny entertainment to start his own studio .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "they are best known the kore gang ( 2010 ) .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "zoink has developed games for many different platforms , including the most recently released zombie vikings ( 2015 ) .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "at e3 2016 , electronic arts announced their indie games program ea originals , where fe , developed by zoink , will be the first title . 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{"id": 55007, "summary": [{"text": "unilink is the branded bus service operated under contract and serving the university of southampton in hampshire , england .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the service was created in 1998 following the university 's expansion onto several new campuses , requiring new transport links between them .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "the current contractor of the service is bluestar , part of the go-ahead group , who took over in 2008 .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the service also encourages use by members of the public outside the university community . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "unilink", "paragraphs": ["unilink\u2019s new \u201cprobation cloud\u201d includes a fully outsourced option and is accredited to il3 .\nphotos welcome of any bus in the fleet of unilink southampton . thank you !\nphotos welcome of any bus in the fleet of unilink southampton . thank you ! cancel done\nthat\u2019s a very good question . unilink have yet to announce what will eventually happen to them .\nunilink has negotiated manufacturer support terms for clients which can be used in conjunction with exisiting terms .\nunilink , the university\u2019s dedicated bus service , has been relaunched with a new look and new vehicles .\n7 days ' unlimited travel for under 16s on any bluestar & unilink bus in the zones listed below .\nunilink can undertake a full analysis and comparison of alternative funding options on a financial and non financial basis .\nunilink has a truck fleet consisted of modern and reliable equipments with brands that are synonymouss with safety and modernity .\nthe stirling unilink provides customers with services every 7 - 8 minutes , monday to friday from 8am to 6pm .\nservice information for bus operator minerva accord , also known as unilink / buses r ' ural us , of southampton .\nthe unilink upgrade complements the fleet\u2019s existing flight deck which includes dual universal avionics fmss , installed as delivered from embraer .\nunilink software is an award winning uk sme with an unmatched expertise in biometrics and criminal justice applications . unilink designs and develops innovative software solutions for the police , prisons , and probation services in both the government and private sector . find out more\nbus operator unilink is gearing up for the start of this year\u2019s student influx by installing usb points for charging smartphones and tablets .\na unilink representative said most dual seats on all routes u1 , u2 , u6 and u9 will have the phone and tablet chargers .\nunlimited travel on any bluestar & unilink bus within the southampton plus zone which includes totton , hedge end , eastleigh and chandlers ford .\nall unilink routes are in the southampton zone - with a valid ticket you can also use any bluestar bus in the southampton zone too .\nalex hovden , president of southampton university \u2019s students\u2019 union said : \u201cit is great to see unilink taking the initiative to install charging points on its buses , which i am in no doubt will be very much welcomed by all students who rely on unilink buses for transport . \u201d\nunlimited travel on any bluestar , unilink , salisbury reds , more & damory bus right across the south coast ( except night buses ) .\nunlimited travel on all bluestar and unilink buses , including travel to winchester , romsey , lymington , hythe , langley , fawley & calshot .\nunilink prides itself on interfacing to systems : from legacy national offender management systems , to turnstile , key systems , canteen and phone suppliers , education providers and so on . unilink will attempt to interface to any system required provided that system has an interface ; it takes two to tango .\nunlimited travel on any bluestar and unilink bus within the southampton zone , which is bounded by the m27 and m271 but also includes southampton airport .\nthe unilink bus service was originally created in 2001 by bluestar and the university of southampton to transport staff and students between teaching sites and halls of residence .\n\u201cunilink database customization is a unique option that we offer , \u201d said robert kline , universal avionics airline sales manager ( usa & latin america ) . \u201cfor the erj 145 installations , unilink\u2019 s customer database driven user - interface and message set was customized to match trans states\u2019 operational requirements , \u201d he added .\nrestrictions on bluestar / unilink / salisbury reds : on bluestar 6 : valid only between southampton - ashurst . cannot be used on quayconnect or night buses ( u1n ) .\nunilink uses flex 4 lease evaluation software for both options appraisal and new lease evaluation . flex 4 is the most powerful lease evaluation tool in the uk and provides for :\nunilink is continuing to enhance the services it operates across southampton - by announcing an order for 32 brand new double decker buses due to be delivered later this year . . .\nto qualify for the award of the diploma of information technology ( unilink ) ( 8 months ) students must successfully complete 100 credit points comprising seven core units and one elective unit .\nnicki honer , unilink\u2019s communications manager , said : \u201cthere is significant demand for more charging points \u2013 and our buses offer the perfect opportunity for those travelling with us to get a power boost whilst travelling .\nif you ' re going to be watching a show at the nuffield theatre , why not grab a bite to eat at the nuffield kitchen . get dropped outside of the nuffield on any unilink bus .\nunilink is a long established provider of leasing and asset finance solutions to public and private sector clients . we can provide advice on a range of requirements including operating leasing , finance leasing and contract hire .\nthe unilink has truck fleet of the most modern equipment , with brands that are synonymous with safety and modernity , with an average age not exceeding three years and in various configurations to meet every specific demand .\nthe relaunched unilink was unveiled on the 3rd september 2013 by the managing director of go south coast , andrew wickham , and the provost and deputy vice chancellor of the university of southampton , prof . adam wheeler .\nbiometrics are complex and not easy to add on afterwards . only unilink\u2019s products have biometrics integrated as a fundamental component . used throughout for fingerprint biometric attendance recording and prisoner / staff / visitor enrolment / release and movement tracking\nthere are four ways of buying tickets for travel on bluestar and unilink ; pay the driver using cash or contactless , our key smartcard , our ' clickit2ride ' mobile app or from the bluestar travel shop in southampton .\nif you are looking for unlimited travel further afield then our explorer ticket is ideal for you . it is valid for travel across all bluestar and unilink services , plus our sister companies : morebus , salisbury reds and damory buses .\nunilink\u2019s lease advisory service incorporates the complete range of functions required to undertake the acquisition and funding of equipment in accordance with prudential code and value for money criteria . we provide effective management of a local authority\u2019s entire lease procurement process .\nstudent rhianna wheatley has scooped an academic year ' s free travel across the city with unilink . the southampton university marine biology student was praised for her recycling initiatives - including re - using old cereal boxes to file coursework . . .\nour overriding objective is to operate with professionalism and integrity . we have a proven track record of providing transparent and unbiased advice delivered in a clear and professional manner . the unilink management team has a combined 85 years experience as leasing practitioners .\nfive buses in total will run on the \u2018unilink\u2019 route serving the university and stirling city centre . a total of \u00a31 , 132 , 645 has been invested in the vehicles , inclusive of \u00a3196 , 000 support from the scottish government\u2019s green bus fund .\nunilink has access to a wide range of contract hire companies . this service is a highly effective method of assessing this important form of vehicle finance and applies the principals of our advisory service i . e transparency , value for money and full market coverage .\nthe diploma of information technology ( unilink ) ( 8 months ) provides a credit - bearing pathway into a selection of information technology related bachelor degrees . the topics covered seek to blend a range of key skills and knowledge required by current and projected industry needs .\nthe diploma of information technology ( unilink ) ( 8 months ) consists of a total of eight units ( 100 credit points ) with 644 hours of study ( computer technology stream ) or 630 hours of study ( information systems stream ) within two 14 week teaching periods .\nterms and conditions | privacy policy | cookie policy | cookie preferences | conditions of carriage | modern slavery act | unilink go south coast ltd ( registered in england & wales 03949597 ) - registered office : 41 - 51 grey street , newcastle upon tyne , ne1 6ee .\nunilink data systems is committed to working together with organisations globally to resolve their payment and reconciliation challenges by providing a hosted , integrated payment platform focused on \u2018centralising campus commerce\u2019 . we understand that your organisations can be complex in nature , often with multiple locations , departments and business rules .\nthe diploma of information technology ( unilink ) ( 8 months ) is a higher education diploma which provides an alternative pathway to a bachelor degree . the units are similar to bachelor degree units , but classes are smaller and students have more one - on - one time with teachers .\nas a company , we feel it is essential to reward our colleagues for their hard work and efforts . as a unilink customer , you get the opportunity to not only nominate who you feel should be in with a chance of winning star of the month , but you yourself could win a prize yourself !\nandrew kinnell , stirling students\u2019 union president , added :\nthe unilink bus service is highly popular with stirling students and to know our students can commute in comfort on the best buses in scotland is great . it will be nice to be able to charge phones and access the wi - fi before and after a busy day of studies .\n\u201ccustomizing our aircrafts\u2019 unilink database is helpful in streamlining our operations , \u201d said keith stamper , trans states director of flight operations . \u201cit allows us to tailor the cdu page layouts so we can choose what the pages look like and eliminate fms key presses , \u201d he added . \u201cin addition , we are provided with weight and balance uplink functions provided through the services of aerodata , inc . \u201d\nthe key smartcard is a great way of buying tickets for travel on bluestar and unilink in and around southampton and south hampshire . you can top - up your key with tickets safely & securely online . it will only take 3 hours for your online ticket to load and then your key is ready for use on the bus . you can also top - up your key on the bus and at the bluestar travel shop .\ntucson , az \u2013 may 10 , 2016 \u2013 universal avionics unilink communications management unit ( cmu ) has been selected for trans states airlines embraer erj 145 fleet to provide datalink and acars capabilities . the cmu includes a custom customer database allowing the regional airline to choose the flight management system ( fms ) control display unit ( cdu ) page layouts and customize the content of downlinked and uplinked messages , thereby expediting dispatch while improving the monitoring of operational performance .\nthe statement concerning increased capacity came from unilink themselves so i haven\u2019t actually measured it or conducted any scientific tests . the new buses do include seats on the front wheel arches and under the stairs , previously unused space , and the seats on the door side between the two doors fold up so that this area can either be used for another wheelchair or pushchair , for additional standing space or for three seats . as a wheelchair user i would presume you should have room or have priority .\nrestrictions on bluestar , unilink - it is only valid on bluestar 6 between southampton & ashurst and cannot be used on night buses . if you already have a bluestar key card you can purchase solent go tickets via our key portal and these will be added to your key , or alternatively you can download the bluestar mobile app and buy your solent go tickets on there . be sure to choose the right ticket for the zone you are travelling in . you can check out the solent go zone map here\nthe diploma of information technology ( unilink ) ( 8 months ) is designed as a high quality transitional education program that aims to prepare students for successful higher education studies . the program consists of eight units over two fourteen week teaching periods and is designed to provide students with a sound understanding of the basic it principles to enable them to learn valuable information technology skills which can be used later in their life . students will be exposed to subjects from each of the core information technology disciplines as well as communication for information technology .\naround six weeks after the initial launch of the buses , unilink has now added more buses to their fleet . these are a couple of single decker buses for use on the u2 route between the civic centre , avenue campus , highfield , glen eyre and basset green for bencraft . prior to this , around three of the buses used before were repainted in the new livery and these buses are at present still in use around the network . these new buses contain around the same number of seats as before and are built by northern ireland based company wright bus who pioneered the low floor bus style .\nderek mackay , minister for transport and islands , joined stirling students to give the vehicles his stamp of approval . he said :\nthe unilink bus project is just one example of the ways in which the scottish green bus fund is delivering real benefits for passengers while encouraging partnerships between government , local authorities and the bus industry . this is a clear indication of our support and commitment to encouraging cleaner ways to travel in scotland . i am delighted to be part of this launch event today , along with first and the university of stirling , and i hope the students who get to experience this new service are encouraged to consider greener transport options as a lifestyle choice .\namong the changes are a new logo and vehicle livery , designed by ray stenning of the best impressions design agency , and a brand new fleet of primarily double - decker buses , built by the notable scottish bus manufacturing company alexander dennis . the changes come as contractor bluestar reach the half - way mark of their current ten year contract to run the bus service . that contract stipulated that the route should use buses no older than five years , and the new buses will replace those bought by bluestar in 2008 when they won the contract .\nthe new buses are equipped with wifi , and are fitted with new engine technology that reduces the bus\u2019 fuel consumption and emissions produced , contributing to the university\u2019s plans to become more sustainable . they cost the company \u00a34 . 5 million and have been specifically laid out so as to increase capacity .\nthe relaunch also includes timetable changes that will come into effect in a few weeks time . buses on the u1 route will run every seven minutes between the national oceanography centre and wessex lane halls of residence , with extensions to southampton airport now only every 15 minutes . other routes retain their frequency , although daytime u6 journeys will no longer serve the noc .\nthis latest relaunch follows on from the changes at the beginning of this summer with the introduction of the key smart - card system . that decision was controversial amongst the student population , with some questioning the advantages to students . the new system saw the university id card used previously become incompatible with the new systems and requiring all students with a bus pass to apply for the new card . the benefits were use on bluestar\u2019s city services , mainly the 16 to townhill park and the 18 to millbrook , shirley , bitterne and thornhill . however , some students questioned the benefit when compared to the inconvenience of carrying another card , while others saw the deal as benefiting bluestar customers only .\nthe other change that occurred over the summer was the raising of some fares . while one - way tickets remain at \u00a32 , child tickets increase to \u00a31 . 60 and day - rider tickets increase to \u00a33 . 50 .\nthese new buses will now only accept the key smart - card and new students are being provided with one in their welcome packs , while returning students have to visit their on - campus shop or order one online .\namong the first challenges for the new fleet will be the university \u2018open days\u2019 this weekend and the freshers\u2019 events at the end of this month .\nwhile these new buses came into service without much fanfare they will no doubt made a valuable contribution to the award winning service .\nhistory student and passionate writer about everything connected to southampton and its rich tapestry of stories and history . due to an unfortunate case of graduation , this writer is no longer active .\nthe real question is\u2026 how much is this going to cost us in fares now ? ? fares have increased steadily since i\u2019ve been at uni - when i started it was \u00a31 . 70 return and is now \u00a33\u2026 i sense a further increase soon !\nfares have indeed increased recently so that it is now \u00a33 . 50 for a day rider ticket . however , some of this should be put down to the increasing cost of fuel .\nat the moment they are all still being used for transport on the university open days , but i did notice that many of them now have notices saying they are on loan from marchwood motorways ltd . they run bluestar services for totton and the waterside region west of the main city . it\u2019s therefore easy to theorise that they were sold to sister company bluestar for use on these routes . speaking as a user of bluestar\u2019s totton services , i can confirm that the buses being used out there are very old and noticeably worse compared to bluestar\u2019s other buses .\nas for the keeping them beyond five years , bear in mind that those buses were working incredibly long days transporting a huge number of students each day . they were staring to show signs of their age and they were prone to break downs . the five year margin is also not that unusual in the bus industry . transport for london notably control the age of buses and it is not uncommon for new buses to be used in london before being passed on to other sister companies elsewhere .\nyou say that the new buses \u201chave been specifically laid out so as to increase capacity\u201d . is there any indication as to whether this includes more space for wheelchairs / pushchairs and the like ? several times ( as a wheelchair user ) i have not been able to get on board due to this space already being taken .\nnew timetables will commence 22 sept onwards , when the u1 will increase its frequency during the day to every 7 mins , as opposed to 10 currently .\nthe wessex scene is the oldest student news provider at the university of southampton , and has been in print since 1936 . the scene is written and edited by students , for students , and is always looking to welcome new writers , photographers , designers , researchers and illustrators .\nin with the new\u2026 mobile app ! we ' ve taken into account a lot of feedback from our customers and colleagues , in developing and improving the new app , and its available to download now . . .\ncheck the southampton university term & vacation dates . as some of our routes run to different timetables during vacation times . . .\nmonday 2nd to sunday 8th july marks the sixth national catch the bus week - a shared initiative to raise awareness of local bus services up and down the country . using the bus is a great way to get to your destination , whether that be for work , school , college , university , visiting friends and family or even just a great day out . . .\nterms and conditions | privacy policy | cookie policy | conditions of carriage | modern slavery act | bluestar go south coast ltd ( registered in england & wales 03949597 ) - registered office : 41 - 51 grey street , newcastle upon tyne , ne1 6ee .\nclick on a route number to view full timetables , bus frequencies and maps .\nwest quay | r . s . h . hospital | portswood | highfield | general hospital\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwe use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website . by continuing to browse this site , you give consent for cookies to be used\nthe key is our brand new smartcard , and is a great way of buying and using tickets to travel on our buses . it is free to register for a key . when you have one all you need to do is buy your tickets online here to go on it . it is delivered direct to your door , and makes paying for your bus travel convenient . please allow 3 hours for your tickets to reach your card .\nlog in to buy new tickets for your key or to check your account .\nthis should be the email address you provided when purchasing your new smartcard , or that which is registered against your old key . if you are not sure which email address you have registered , or if you are experiencing difficulties logging in click here .\nif you are not sure of your password , please follow the forgotten password link below .\ncopyright \u00a9 solent blue line ltd registered in england no . 2103030 registered office : 41 - 51 grey street , newcastle upon tyne , ne1 6ee\nterms & conditions | cookie policy | privacy policy designed and developed by imaginet .\nfor detailed maps of where to catch your bus please check the maps below .\nthe bus stop at bitterne park triangle towards portswood will be closed until further notice , while building works are taking place . a temporary stop has been put in place . . .\n\u201csafetynet allows us to share information with our partners , in real time , which can assist us in achieving better outcomes for citizens . additionally it can improve the way we jointly manage individuals to safeguard vulnerable people\u201d , hampshire police acc \u2013 laura nicholson find out more\na biometric , modular software solution , which enables secure establishments to achieve significant operational efficiencies and financial savings whilst contributing towards rehabilitation .\ncapture prisoner details , biometrics , discharge , property etc . used throughout other cms modules to assist in identifying prisoners .\nnominal and visitor warnings \u2013 configurable warnings with associated business logic . prevents inappropriate visits\nthe processing of all prisoner monies and transactions \u2013 automates offender payment processes . it integrates seamlessly with shop and phone to provide real - time account debit .\ncreate , produce , report on prisoner food selection , enabling kitchen staff to quickly and easily determine the meal requirements for each day . menus are loaded onto the system with symbol keys for e . g . vegetarian , halal etc . and photos . food wastage is significantly reduced .\nautomated prisoner application system that enables them to request doctor\u2019s appointments and health checks .\nindividual areas of the prison can have controlled biometric access e . g . for administration where keys are not required\nactivity scheduling and attendance recording / reporting and prisoner pay . sophisticated management tool to enable activities to be scheduled and viewed by staff and prisoners though kiosks . in addition selected activities can be added and auto - scheduled . combined with the schedule prisoners can be tracked to record their presence at the correct activity or redirect them to other areas of the establishment . enables free - flow with the scheduling and biometrics ensuring the right prisoners at the right place / time ensuring prison safety .\nthe edcuation module initially records an assessment of the prisoner\u2019s education attainments and assigns prisoner automatically to courses dependent upon the assessment . education journey planned and course results recorded towards qualifications . plus reports , links to employment functionality and waitlist functions .\nfull fingerprint and photo biometrics for visitors ; biometric scan at each access point ; quick and easy to use , speeding up visits process and improving visitor experience and enhanced security and efficiency .\nprovides front and back - 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scheduled .\nprisoners can book friend / family visits . the applicable visits entitlements , approved visitors and available dates / time slots are clearly displayed .\ncanteen shop module , incorporating custom user defined canteen types e . g . bakery , newspapers category and item pictures can be uploaded to assist prisoners with reading difficulties .\ninterfaces to pin phone and vending systems allowing credit purchase , which are credited to the phone provider and updated in real time . view call history , phone balance , approved numbers etc .\nthis module features questions prisoners most frequently ask , and the establishment\u2019s standard responses .\ncontains two categories : internal ( staff to prisoner ) and external ( approved friends / family to prisoner ) .\ndisplays account balance and transaction history . records incoming transactions from prisoner\u2019s pay , incoming funds and outgoing transactions from shopping , pin phone top - up .\nmenu options are displayed by day with tabs for future days enabling prisoners to order meals up to two weeks in advance . meals can include photographs and include assigned health and nutrition symbols .\nprovides platform for education in the privacy of the cell . the improved literacy and it skills , increase prisoners\u2019 chances of employment and reduces the likelihood of re - 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languages are available .\nnms supports automated notifications , alerts and reminders for reviews and tasking ; tracks and maps locations ; automatically exports selected fields to neighbourhood web pages , home office mandated npia crime mapper site ( www . police . uk ) and to crime reports / command central application\nrt @ jasoncpsychol : built by people in prison for people in prison . knowledge and skills for the people on production line . self - responsibil\u2026\nonestopsecure addresses these challenges through innovative technology , simplifying work - flows , providing efficiencies in enterprise costs , standardisation , compliance , reconciliation and other related financial processes . payments for tuition , services , events and merchandise can be made 24 / 7 , anywhere , anytime , with the confidence that everyone will receive a consistent , reliable and secure payment experience online or in - person .\nall good reasons to start thinking about centralising commerce for your organisation and conducting business the way you want to .\nfind out how you can meet us in your home country or in australia .\nswinburne open day it\u2019s the most open of open days ! experience the buzz , chat to students and discover your dream course on sun 29 july . plan your day now !\nmake your midyear move many courses offer a midyear intake . that means soon ! so , make your move . get started on the course ( or career goals ) you ' ve been thinking about . apply now !\nthe indicative course fees shown in course search apply to international students for the relevant year only . they are based on a standard study load per year . however , please note that fees are assessed according to a student ' s study load in each semester , and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees . all fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted .\ninternational students in australia who hold student visas are required to study full - time and on campus . courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside australia or those in australia who are not on a student visa . online courses are not available to international students in australia who hold a student visa .\nassessment may include a range of formal and informal tasks , including individual and group projects , assignments , presentations and examinations .\nafter completion of the chosen bachelor degree , graduates may find employment in database administration , electronic publishing , information architecture , internet systems development , online entertainment , multimedia application design , project management , software development , systems analysis , web design and more .\nat swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity , promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement . scholarships are available for both commencing and current students . find out more about scholarships .\npathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and / or provides advanced standing to the second .\nthis information should be used as a guide only . credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree . progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance .\nwhether you\u2019re looking for a semester exchange or a short - term study tour , swinburne offers a range of international study opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students . sammy foster ( pictured ) gained amazing experience along with credit towards her bachelor of communications ( media studies ) while on exchange at the university of california , los angeles .\nstudents holding an international student visa are required to study full - time and on campus . due to government regulations , industry - based learning ( ibl ) and work placement are not available to onshore international students unless it is a compulsory component of the program . programs that are taught solely online are not available to onshore international students who hold an international student visa .\na prerequisite for many courses , the pearson test of english academic ( pte academic ) can now be done on campus in hawthorn at room 132 , building td . book now or call + 61 3 9214 3584 for more information .\nminimum ielts overall band of 6 . 0 ( academic module ) with no individual band below 5 . 5\nthe full course information set and whole of institution set are available for reference .\nmaintained by : course search manager ( course _ search @ swin . edu . au )\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nthis site offers bus / coach / rail service information for the united kingdom and ireland . search by place name , postcode , service number or operator .\nthis site contains information about some of the bus services operated by this company and any contact details that i have .\nthis site has no connection with this company , and the company is not responsible for any of the content . any information shown needs to be checked before it is used .\nplease read the important points before using the site . all trademarks acknowledged , all photographs copyright \u00a9 .\nsouthampton will be welcoming hundreds of new and returning students in the next few weeks and a bus company has a new service to assist them students and all the city\u2019s bus users .\nthe operator now runs 25 buses used by passengers across the city from all walks of life , both students and non - 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{"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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[\n[ m2 ] j . meyer - spradow , a . scherp et al . : d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu \u2013 operating system add - ons and emulators ( in german : d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu - betriebssystemzus\u00e4tze und emulatoren ) , magazin f\u00fcr computer - technik , issue 6 , pp . 254 , verlag heinz heise gmbh & co kg , hannover , germany , 1997 . [ pdf ] [ publisher ]\nheise online z\u00e4hlt zu den meistgenutzten it - nachrichtendiensten in deutschland . in dem redaktions\u00fcbergreifenden internetauftritt finden it - interessierte tagesaktuelle informationen aus den redaktionen der zeitschriftentitel c ' t , ix und technology review sowie des online - magazins telepolis .\n[ p16 ] i . bl\u00fcmel , t . heck , c . heise , i . peters , a . scherp , and l . weisel : science 2 . 0 & open science in higher education , science 2 . 0 ; cologne , germany , 2016 . ( poster ) [\nthe heinz nixdorf museumsforum ( hnf ) in paderborn invites you on a tour of discovery and hands - on exploration ! come and experience the history , present and future of information technology over 6 , 000 m\u00b2 of floorspace , from the first written characters , via typewriters and calculating machines all the way to early computers and present - day robots . the world\u2019s biggest computer museum is an exciting destination for people of all ages and a lively event venue .\nin 1940 berlin designers formed the arbeitsgemeinschaft berliner modelle ( society of berlin fashion ) with the following members : gehringer & glupp , covers & seger , hilda romatzki , annemarie heise , kuhnen , schwichtenberg , schr\u00f6der - eggeringhaus , nina carell , suden and lauer , schulze - bibernell , aribert schwabe , werner br\u00fcggemann , rolf horn , elise topell , c . g . strobach , hanns bisegger , lochte & co . dorit and erich john ( gretel wagner 129 ) .\nin 1963 , helmut 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interrupt overhead . improvements have also been made to hyper - v support and instructions for reporting errors\nservice pack 3 includes numerous enhancements for virtualisation and , by adding secure boot support and new drivers , beefs up support for newer hardware . there are also numerous enhancements relating to server storage and networking\nin a nod to fans of classic desktop interfaces , the new fedora includes a mate variant and classic mode for gnome . systemd now takes care of containers and assigning network names . new drivers support 3d acceleration in newer radeon graphics cards\na second ssd caching framework and support for the new radeons ' video decoder are two of the most important enhancements in linux 3 . 10 , which is now out . this version also includes several new and improved drivers and a change to the network stack to speed up http connections\nthe news has been full of talk of spying , whistleblowing and data mining . glyn moody looks at how open source 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the\nbefore that : us army , nyc taxi driver , musician . bs : columbia 1970 ; ms columbia engineering 1977 . presently : national associate , living new deal , university of california at berkeley .\nthe new open source kermit project ( 2011 - present ) home page : urltoken what is kermit ? : urltoken what ' s new ? urltoken c - kermit for unix and vms : urltoken kermit 95 for windows : urltoken e - kermit for embedding : urltoken bibliography : urltoken international kermit conference , moscow ussr 1989 gallery : urltoken . the original kermit project - columbia university ( 1981 - 2011 ) this site was frozen by columbia u in 2011 . home page : urltoken complete software archive : urltoken archive . html c - kermit binaries versions 5a\u20139 . 0 : ( 1992 - 2011 ) urltoken / ckbinaries . html brief history : urltoken\ngalleries , tables , narrative . mainly the bronx but also some manhattan , queens , and brooklyn .\ncountless articles in the columbia university computer center 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.\nberliner chic also evokes a sense of social and urban identity , female labour , jewish extermination during the third reich , and last but not least , by lending its name to an exhibition that told the history of the city through its clothes , it also evokes stories of museal and institutional strives and achievements on the path of establishing berlin as a fashion capital .\nthe history of the berlin fashion industry is a turbulent roller - coaster of ups and downs . tracing the locations of berliner chic throughout the city , one cannot help encountering the conceptual and theorized ghosts ( ladd ) and voids ( huyssen ) of berlin , as well as findind completely new \u201cscenes . \u201d as fashion migrates throughout the city , one occasionally stumbles upon former fashion sites that are remnants of a lesser known history . some of these sites will guide us through the locational history of berlin fashion .\naround 1860 hausvogteiplatz had 20 clothing manufacturing businesses , ten years later there were twice as many . by 1875 berlin - made clothes were exported to holland , england , sweden , switzerland and usa ( berlin museum \u2013 short guide : collections to the history of art and culture from the 16 th century to the present day , berlin : berlin museum , 1987 , p . 100 - 106 ) . the berlin textile industry was mostly jewish because jewish immigrants came to berlin from posen around 1820 ( gretel wagner , 114 ) , and because up until the 19 th century jews in germany were restricted from most professions , except trade and retail . this system of producing relatively inexpensive clothes for a wide range of customers was new and distinctly different from the custom - made , tailored clothing that used to be created for the select few wealthy customers who could afford them .\nhermann gerson , valentin manheimer , and rudolph hertzog were the first to start with the production - line manufacture of coats , capes and mantillas . around the turn of the century , berlin fashion - designers achieved an annual turnover of some 200 million marks . of the 600 textile - manufacturing firms in germany at that time , some 500 were in berlin .\nthe world - wide economic crisis of 1929 and the coming to power of the national - socialists put an end to the first chapter of the history of berlin fashion . from 1933 onwards , the jewish konfektionsindustrie was subjected to anti - semitic discrimination , boycotts , vandalism , and eventual extermination . in 1930 , the german word \u201ckonfektion\u201d was out - lawed ; and locally manufactured female lingerie was advertised with an emphasis on \u201carian . \u201d many manufacturers left the country ; those who did not , were deported to concentration camps . 4000 jews from the berlin textile industry were killed in the camps .\nthe immediate producers of berlin clothing were seamstresses : women and girls of the lower social strata . by 1896 there were 155 , 000 women employed in the konfektionsindustrie . by mid - 1920s there were 80 , 000 businesses with about 200 , 000 employees , most of whom worked in sweat - shop conditions ( from home ) , for minimal wages , for ( male ) manufacturers .\naccording to uwe westphal , 49 . 8 % of the konfektion businesses were jewish - owned . all of them were either closed or aryanised . auerbach & steinitz sold their firm to hans gehringer and emigrated in 1939 . hermann schwichtenberg took over the firm of hansen bang , who left for new york . leo zaduck also escaped abroad , came back in 1945 and together with his daughter reopened his business in berlin , which remained open until 1970 . gerson was mentioned in fashion magazines until 1939 , after that changed to horn ( gretel wagner , 126 ) .\neven after 1933 , internationally - influenced fashion was made and worn . all influential magazines of the time , such as die dame , elegante welt , der silberspiegel , die neue linie , reported on the parisian haute couture until the outbreak of war . even the september 1939 issue of silberspiegel reported on a fashion shows at lelong , creed and patou .\ntoday , hausvogteiplatz is a tree - lined square with a fountain encircled by benches , just a 5 - minute walk from gendarmenmarkt and galeries lafayette on friedrichstrasse . one of the few original buildings , haus zur berolina , was reconstructed and modernized in 1997 . the j\u00fcdische allgemeine newpaper ( whose first editor in chief was karl marx ) is published here by the rudolf - mosse - verlag , resuming the tradition since 1837 .\nan info - board , erected in 1994 behind the entrance of the hausvogteiplatz subway station , commemorates the extermination of the jewish konfektionsindustrie . in 1995 an art competition for a monument was won by rainer g\u00f6rss , his sculpture \u201cdenkzeichen modezentrum hausvogteiplatz\u201d ( memorial of the fashion center hausvogteiplatz ) was erected in 2000 . three double - sided mirrors form a triangle ; inside the triangle , at the foot of each mirror is a metal text - plate , informing about the fate of the jewish manufacturers . on the steps of the subway entrance are names and addresses of jewish fashion houses . some are left black to indicate that the information is not complete , because some manufactures disappeared without a trace . in berlin , history and memory are written into the surfaces of its buildings and squares .\nafter the blockade , berlin\u2019s senate decided to invest into the fashion industry in order to create jobs for the 60 , 000 trained professionals and to boost an industry that was based on consumption . most workers received 80 pfenige an hour , some women home - workers were paid a lower wage per item sewn ( for the sewing of a jacket in 1949 a home worker received 1 , 80 dm ) . the charlottenburg heimatmuseum exhibition also displayed a permit by the british military government ( for trade and industry ) , which stated : \u201cauthority is hereby granted for the following business to operate : claussen - kleider , berlin w 15 , kurf\u00fcrstendamm 217 . products authorised : manufacture of dresses , costumes and coats for ladies and children . maximimum number of employees authorised : 62 ( september 1946 ) . \u201d\nfive months before the berlin wall was built , berliner morgenpost reported on the designer hans w . claussen in an article , entitled \u201cberlin \u2013 capital of fashion\u201d : \u201cas a young man , hans w . claussen came to berlin , where he apprentised at hausvogteiplatz ( then the center of fashion ) and eventually opened his own fashion business before the war . thrice was he bombed out , and thrice began from scratch . in 1945 , with only a backpack , he gathered his fabrics for a new beginning and a new collection from the various warehouses\u201d ( berliner morgenpost , 26 . 3 . 1961 ) .\n\u201cevery fifth charlottenburg worker was employed by the fashion industry . far from the 90 % production height of 1939 , the west - berlin dob reached the production height in 1961 of 40 % of the total clothing manufacturing production in germany . ten years later , the west - berlin dob production sank to 16 % . the downfall of the fashion industry continued in the 1970s and 80s with only 50 fashion businesses , employing aproximately 3000 workers . on 13 . august 1961 the berlin fashion industry lost 7700 employees\u201c ( kleider machen frauen , 11 ) .\nwhen the wall was erected in 1961 , and west - berlin lost half its workers from the soviet zone , the fashion industry had just gotten back on its feet . after 1961 , the west - berlin fashion industry experienced a steady decline . in 1978 the missing floor of the bikinihaus was filled in to create more room for the art exhibition space that was housed there from then on . since 2001 , the bayerische immobilien gruppe ( bavarian real estate group ) that owns zoobogen - ensemble has been planning to restore the fashion building to its former glory and use it for more retail spaces . in 1997 , the zoobogen area has been declared a heritage site , and can only be re - modelled from inside . the lower floors ( including the parking lot in the basement ) are supposed to contain a shopping mall , yet currently hold a number of discount stores .\nby the 1960s the berlin konfektionsindustrie was second largest in berlin economy . heinrich mohr , the first director of berliner dob stated : \u201ci will never forget the 8 th of may 1945 . that afternoon we , a small group of survivors , stood in front of the rubble of our stores at hausvogteiplatz and statred at the ruins . \u201d ( susa ackermann , couture in deutschland \u2013 streiflichter aus dem deutschen modeschaffen . m\u00fcnchen : perlen - verlag , 1961 , 23 ) . a whole industry was resurected from the ruins .\npost - war berlin fashion industry was also a product of the economic miracle . by 1956 there were 450 fashion businesses registered with the dob association , with 60 , 000 employees ( ruth haber , \u201cdie modestadt berlin nach 1945 , \u201d in berliner chic , 78 ) . still based on zwischenmeister and home seamstresses , the industry resumed and flourished again . in march 1957 , dob - produced fashion was presented at the dorchester hotel in london . in may 1965 , dob fashion was presented at the plaza hotel in new york city . in 1962 , the dob association celebrated the 125 th anniversary of fashion production in berlin ( 1837 - 1962 ) .\non 13 . august 1961 the berlin wall was erected and cut off the soviet sector from the western zones . many of the seamstresses came from the east . overnight , the berlin fashion industry lost more than half of its employees ; a loss it never fully recovered from . in the late 1960s claussen and schwichtenberg closed their businesses , followed by staebe - seger in 1971 . the \u201cshining years\u201d were over ( ruth harber 141 ) . in 1982 the mode - messe - gesellschaft ( fashion fair society ) was established in berlin . between 1983 and 1990 \u201coff - line\u201d fashion fair took place at the funkturm in west - berlin . in 1991 the \u201cmoda berlin\u201d fair was organized . with the establishment of the munich fashion week in 1959 , berlin tried to keep up with its own fashion fair \u201cinterchic\u201d in 1969 , which lasted until 1982 . after reunification , in 1998 , the \u201cverband berliner createure\u201d ( vbc ) was established , and represented at the berliner chic exhibition at the museum ephraim palais in 2002 .\nlocated on the corner of brunnenstrasse and invalidenstrasse , just a block away from where the wall stood along bernauerstrasse , the former gdr fashion institute is now a large empty commercial real - estate space with a sign in the window : \u201claden - und gastronomief\u00e4chen ab 200m\u00b2\u201d ( store and gastronomy spaces for rent ) . formally a luxurious 5 - storey department store , warenhaus jandorf ( warenhaus am weinberg ) , established by adolf jandorf in 1904 ( 3 years before jandorf built kadewe \u2013 kaufhaus des westens ) , it was sold to retailer hermann tietz in 1927 . between 1938 and 1945 the department store was taken over by the \u201cunion vereinigter kaufst\u00e4tten\u201d ( union of department stores ) . relatively undamaged by the war , it became the \u201chaus der mode\u201d ( house of fashion ) of the gdr . in 1955 an international fashion competition took place with retailers from poland , chekoslovakia , romania , and hungary .\nsince reunification , the building remained mostly empty , with the exception of a few art exhibitions and projects . in 1993 , it was sold to a frankfurt real - estate company and renovated for commercial use . in august 2003 , an article in die welt announced the new plans for the building to be brought back to life as a \u201cprojektkaufhaus f\u00fcr wirtschaft und kultur\u201d ( project - mall for commerce and culture ) , where graphic designer , architects , designers and artists would work . a website and a printed brochure were released to attract the future inhabitants of the project - mall . yet , the building still remains empty .\nafter reunification , berlin had many abandoned buildings \u2013 not only in the former east . over time , many residential and commercial buildings have been reconstructed and gentrified , and in many cases , replaced by new buildings . property ownership disputes , heritage laws , or lack of capital investment have often delayed the process of reconstruction . this may contribute to the fact that these former fashion sites are still in existence and remain empty . fashion has often been described as medicine against collective forgetting ( benjamin ) . we traced precisely this overlap of fashion , labour , and history that make up the story of berliner chic .\nthis entry was posted in berlin , fashion , history . bookmark the permalink .\nthanks , very good . it is a fascinating story that too few know of . if we had a mayor who is more than a celebrity follower , he would have realized this enormous and historical potential long ago and done something to help build up all the fashion business talent that is coming to the city , \u2013 instead of his p . b . s . line , which i cannot even bear to repeat .\nhi asmik , thanks for your message . yes , you may use the photos but please include a link to my website ! thank you , kat\nhi kat \u2013 enjoyed your post . i wonder if you might be able to give me a lead to finding out anything about my father\u2019s family\u2019s lace business in berlin , which was handed over to goebbels in the 1930s before the family ( jewish ) escaped to england . the name was lowenthal . i have no idea how to discover whether there are any records of the business or its location . thanks ! carol\nhi carol , there is a book by uwe westphal ( in german ) about the destruction of the ( jewish - owned ) clothing industry in berlin . he has done a lot of research on that , and you might be able to find his contact info by googling him . other than that , i would maybe also contact the fashion curators and historians at the costume library in berlin who may have more information . i know there must be fashion historians doing this research in berlin , but i don\u2019t know them personally . i think a few emails to the costume library and the fashion curator at the kunstgewerbe museum will point you in the right direction ! kind wishes ! kat\nhi kat you might be interested in my new book about the jewish fashion industry in berlin in 1935 . btw , a new , third edition of the fact book in somehow in the pipeline . regards , uwe westphal\nhi i do remember your mother and that i wrote to her . pity she couldn\u2019t tell her story . however , great to hear from you via this blog . you might be interested ( if you read german ) in my new novel about the jewish fashion industry during the nazi years . the title : ehrenfried & cohn , published by lichtig verlag , berlin 2015\ni looked at this blog some time ago and was equally faszinated about the compilation of information . there are some issues they would need an update due to new research . as the author of the fact book : berliner konfektion und mode 1836 \u2013 1939 - die zerst\u00f6rung einer tradition , i\u2019d like to make all of you aware of my new novel about the fashion industry in berlin \u201cehrenfried & cohn\u201d , during the nazi period . the book was published at lichtig verlag berlin in 2015 . for further information please check my website blog as well as twitter and facebook . # ehrenfriedcohn urltoken\n\u201cculture is the sum of all the forms of art , of love , and of thought , which , in the course of centuries , have enabled ( wo ) man to be less enslaved . \u201d ( andre malraux )\ni ' m a writer and photographer , and the founder of the canadian fashion scholars network .\ni co - founded the urban chic book series published by intellect press , and co - authored\nmontreal chic : a locational history of montreal fashion\n( 2016 ) ,\nberliner chic : a locational history of berlin fashion\n( 2011 ) , and assisted with the research on\nwiener chic : a locational history of vienna fashion\n( 2013 ) .\nthis blog is about the cultural life of cities and ideas that open our minds and expand our horizons . welcome !\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\nthese pages describe a method for solving rubik ' s cube very efficiently and without memorisation .\nare you a beginner ? you may prefer to try the beginner ' s rubik ' s cube solution first .\nlearning to solve rubik ' s cube without the aid of memorised sequences is certainly much more difficult than just memorising the answers . so why bother doing it the hard way ?\nmy own motivation was to discover the cube ' s secrets , to be able to actually solve it rather than recite memorised answers , and to solve it efficiently . if you have similar goals , then this method might be for you . if not , you may instead prefer this beginner ' s rubik ' s cube solution .\nif you want to jump straight into it , here are the solution steps . however , in order to master these steps , you may need to first study the sections on cube theory and fundamental techniques .\na video of my rubik ' s cube simulator made by sushibuffet . try the classic version here or the newer version here .\nvisitors can now easily communicate difficult cube configurations to each other using the share your cube feature in the sidebar .\na new version of the rubik ' s cube simulator has been uploaded to urltoken supporting larger cubes up to 10x10x10 with highscores .\nrubik ' s cube chat is a new chat program with a live rubik ' s cube , useful for showing people cube moves over the internet . it ' s a slightly late christmas present ; - )\n3 . write a message saying which step of the solution you are up to .\narticle holds a list of reviews , publications , magazines and other references . this is just a small portion of all the references . it is impossible to control or know the whole list because only a small number of organizations are asking for permission or at least acknowledging publications of the software . most of organizations and sites which have requested an explicit permission are listed here .\nsome links may not be up to date . dates specified do not necessary match publication dates , they may simply be dates associated with communications between parties involved ."]}
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", "topic": 9}], "title": "healthboards", "paragraphs": ["healthboards is a private company . for every employee , healthboards generates $ 1m in revenue . healthboards ' s main competitors are fido property services , sf children ' s therapy and wingz design .\nowler has collected 14 screenshots of healthboards ' website since may 2014 . the latest healthboards website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\nhealthboards was founded in 1998 . healthboards has an estimated 10 employees and an estimated annual revenue of 10 . 0m . . . .\nsite owned and operated by healthboards . com\u2122 \u00a9 1998 - 2018 healthboards . com\u2122 all rights reserved . do not copy or redistribute in any form !\nsite owned and operated by healthboards . com\u0099 \u00a9 1998 - 2018 healthboards . com\u0099 all rights reserved . do not copy or redistribute in any form !\n\u201ci prefer healthboards regulations because i can do my own research . . . . \u201d\nwingz design has been one of healthboards ' s top competitors . wingz design ' s headquarters is in , , and was founded in null . wingz design generates nan % of healthboards ' s revenue .\nadvice / insight on lab results / history and talking to dr . - thyroid disorders message board - healthboards\nhealthboards is an example of a ( n ) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ social network .\nthe owners of healthboards reserve the right to remove , edit , move or close any thread for any reason .\nsf children ' s therapy is healthboards ' s # 2 competitor . sf children ' s therapy is a private company that was founded in san francisco , california in null . sf children ' s therapy has 132 more employees vs . healthboards .\nhealthboards has employees and is the seventh highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 74 .\ni need help ! . . . kissed a person with history of std ' s - hiv prevention message board - healthboards\nfido property services is the biggest rival of healthboards . fido property services is headquartered in roseville , california , and was founded in null . fido property services is in the business support services field . fido property services generates 40 % the revenue of healthboards .\nhealthboards ' s revenue is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 2 . 7m .\nalthough the administrators and moderators of healthboards will attempt to keep all objectionable messages off this forum , it is impossible for us to review all messages . all messages express the views of the author , and neither the owners of healthboards , nor jelsoft enterprises ltd . ( developers of vbulletin ) will be held responsible for the content of any message .\nbarbara coll : i\u2019m barbara coll . i want to talk to the gentleman here who thought healthboards here was \u2013 didn\u2019t have any good content on it . it\u2019s one of the things\u2014\nthe blog system gives you your own personal space at healthboards . depending on how the administrator has configured the blog , you will be able to create your own entries and control who may view them .\ni want to just make a comment about one of the sites and that was healthboards . i don\u2019t understand the rating . i don\u2019t know what \u2013 i haven\u2019t seen the ratings of the lower ones . healthboards is a site where anybody can go on . if you\u2019re a health professional , they don\u2019t want you , they want consumers to write in and tell about their experiences and ideas . i can\u2019t think of a more unreliable site , that\u2019s absolutely worthless .\npeter goldschmidt : okay . but if we choose , if we\u2019re online , and we choose the healthboards , you\u2019ll see what we say about it . the healthboards is basically a site , as dr . barrett said , where consumers can go online and share experiences . so , if it has any value , it is in the shared experience . information on this site is highly unreliable and , if we look at the weaknesses \u2013 can you click on weaknesses ? \u201cit has no authoritative information , anyone can post any claim . there are some dead links and no credentialing\u201d and so on .\nthe top 10 competitors in healthboards ' competitive set are fido property services , sf children ' s therapy , wingz design , m6 solutions , truex metier , panorama , bjm pest control , affordable maid and janitor services , foxinternational and reachedgedemo3 . together they have raised over 0 between their estimated 514 employees .\nwe have tried pinging healthboards website using our server and the website returned the above results . if urltoken is down for us too there is nothing you can do except waiting . probably the server is overloaded , down or unreachable because of a network problem , outage or a website maintenance is in progress . . .\ni registered and got banned on my first post ! i politely asked for peoples experience about elimination diets and stated i intended to create a 100 % free app to help people with their elimination diets . about 5 minutes after posting that , i was banned from the entire forum and my post was deleted . the reason given was\nno projects\nwhen i asked where is that in forum rules i was provided documentation that says all bans are private and final . i searched and no such rule exists . nothing even close . who ever runs this really doesn ' t appear to give a damn about helping people . i ' m not alone . google\nbanned from healthboards\nand you ' ll see a distinct pattern here .\ni have been a member of many support sites , and a moderator on one for a british medical charity . i was astonished at the way admin on healthboards treat the members , they are terribly bad mannered , and they ban for whatever they like . it seems that the rules are open to their own interpretation and they can do no wrong . any outside site even research from pubmed seems to be off limits which is ridiculous on a ' so called ' healthboard . it is far too restrictive to be of help to people . they also appear to dislike people who are well informed and able to advise people as much as admin can . . . jealousy ? there is something really wrong with this board and i would advise all with any medical condition to find a forum elsewhere , probably it is best to find one dedicated to the condition they have . if you do get banned , save your time writing to admin ( the message tells you to do this ) . i didn ' t even get a reply and i tried twice . my advice , avoid , they seem to have some agenda , what kind i have no idea , but bet it involves money . especially if they are now selling an app . glad i didn ' t spend any money to find out how bad the forum was .\ni joined healthboards a few days ago and will probably be leaving very soon , if i don ' t get banned first . i have participated on many internet forums and for lack of usefulness and general snottiness ( on the part of the mods ) , this forum is in a class by itself . i spent a long time writing a cogent , detailed post on my condition and situation . at the end of the post , i asked for advice . my message was taken down within the hour and all i got for my effort was a message from the moderators saying that i had violated the forum rules because i . . . wait for it . . . asked for medical advice ! only my doctor can give me advice about a medical condition and everyone else in the world is entirely ignorant and unhelpful . well , they didn ' t phrase it exactly like that , but that was their drift . they also suggested i was stupid for asking for medical advice in a forum . so , not only did they slap me on the wrist for doing what any rational person would attempt to do on a * * health forum , * * but they were rude about it to boot . as you might suspect , there are many , many post on this forum asking for medical advice . i have a hunch that they just didn ' t want someone too articulate and informed on there . if i were you , i ' d stay far away from this place .\njoin our campaign to get you the best deals , and help us fight for real competition in the media marketplace .\nbeau brendler : okay , so now we\u2019re going to shift gears a bit , topically , we\u2019re going to be talking about health sites and , specifically , the top 20 health information web sites that consumer webwatch and the health improvement institute have come together to rate .\nso i want to introduce to you peter goldschmidt . he\u2019s actually going to describe for you his background when he stands up . peter has had a very long and interesting and varied background and history in this kind of work . he\u2019s going to talk about that and also about the ratings that webwatch and hii have done together , which go live today in beta .\npeter goldschmidt : i\u2019m the president and founder of the health improvement institute based in bethesda , maryland . and by way of disclosure , i am a physician , i have a doctorate in public health and i went to business school . and i\u2019ve spent my professional career doing two things : one is assessing the effectiveness of medical intervention and , secondly , measuring and improving the quality of medical care .\none of the foundations of medical practice is the evidence , the scientific evidence that underpins medicine . in 1976 , we started to investigate that under a contract for the secretary of health and human services . and some of the work that you\u2019ll hear today has conceptual underpinnings that come from that time and they also bring together a focus on how consumers can evaluate healthcare and how we can contribute to consumers\u2019 ability to do that .\nso what i\u2019d like to do today is to describe to you this project . what i\u2019ll do is i\u2019ll talk about the partnership , i\u2019ll talk about the methods that were used to rate the websites . we\u2019ll talk about the results and some of the conclusions that come from those results .\nlet me talk a little bit about the partnership . i\u2019m very delighted to say that this has been a very successful partnership over the last many years . and i\u2019d like to thank consumer reports webwatch for the productive relationship that has developed . and also the institute volunteers who rated some of these web sites . some of them are here today , so they can give you their personal experiences of how that process went .\nthe key events that occurred that led us to the point we are , was the institute in 1997 held a workshop in which 60 people \u2013 or 60 organizations , i should say ; some people sent two representatives \u2013 looked at what the quality of information was on the internet and how it could be improved . from that initiative came several other initiatives , one of which was this quest to rate individual health web sites .\nthe purpose of the ratings is twofold : one , to give consumers the opportunity to have independent ratings from the point of view of enabling them to be better consumers of health information .\ni should also thank the medical library association for their active support of this project and , as you may know , health librarians , librarians who specialize in healthcare are a focal point for both professionals and the public to find information , both in published literature and on the web .\non the next slide , i\u2019ve shown many of the efforts that are underway or have been undertaken to try to provide help to consumers . they take the form of criteria , codes of conduct and trust marks . there\u2019s a growing literature on these activities and also growing literature on the quality of the web sites . so the question becomes , what\u2019s new ? as i think you\u2019ll see today , two things are really new : one is independent commitment to ratings , and the other would be the focus on consumers .\nour philosophy for rating web sites is really to try to understand what they are about in terms of their disclosures and the ease with which they can be used . now , health web site ratings have practical value and they\u2019re twofold : one is a predictive value , that is , people can find out whether or not the site is worth looking at ; and secondly , they may illuminate issues that consumers would not be able to undertake for themselves .\nfor example , we\u2019re all familiar with restaurant reviews . one of the reasons that we like them , other than they\u2019re entertainment value , is that they guide us as to which restaurants we might want to try and which we might want to avoid . they can also provide you with information you may not be able to get as a consumer , because after all , if you go to a restaurant , you can tell whether you liked it or not , but you may not get some of the background information that a reviewer may have .\nso what we\u2019re looking at in the health web sites is not only some of the things that a consumer can judge for him - or herself , such as ease of use , for which they may want predictive information , that is , if i go there , will it be easy to find what i\u2019m looking for ? but we can also provide them with information on , for example , the editorial adequacy of the site that they themselves may find very difficult to judge .\nso that\u2019s basically the underlying thoughts behind the way in which we\u2019ve set up the conceptual framework for what we\u2019re looking for on these web sites .\nthe other thing that\u2019s very interesting to us is that not all health information sites are the same . we have differentiated different types of web sites . the health communication web sites , of which health information is one part , can be differentiated , for example , from behavior modification sites . on the next slide , we show some of these different types of sites .\nthe criteria you need to evaluate these sites are somewhat common , but they\u2019re also somewhat specific . and so we decided to start with health information sites ; the information sites are those sites with the intention of providing consumers with access to information about topics that will help them with their healthcare . and these can be clearly differentiated from sites where the goals are somewhat different . we intend to go on to rate these other types of web sites later on .\nso that\u2019s the basic , underlying philosophy of how we\u2019ve approached the problem and what i\u2019d like to do now is give you many more specifics about how we actually went about doing it .\nthere are on here four lines of activities . and they\u2019re distinct and necessary in order to get to the end point , which are the ratings described . the first thing we have to do is to decide how we\u2019re going to select web sites , and so far we\u2019ve focused on the most frequently visited sites , according to nielsen ratings . we took the top 20 of those sites to provide information and ratings .\nthe second thing one has to do is have some kind of instrument by which you\u2019ll do the ratings . we started off , as some of you may know , in 2003 by looking at all of the criteria that had been used to evaluate the quality of health information web sites . from that , we then had a process of evaluating those criteria , coming up with an instrument \u2013 and i\u2019ll tell you how we did that in a few moments .\nthe third stream of activities has to do with who\u2019s going to make these judgments . what we have done is put in place a credentialing process by which we select volunteers in order that they can be put onto panels to rate web sites , and i\u2019ll describe that process .\nthe final stream of activities has to do with how can we present these informational ratings to the public in a way that is attractive and useful to them . so that\u2019s the fourth stream of activities .\nwhat i\u2019ll do now is go through each of these and describe to you in brief terms how we\u2019ve approached them .\nthe first thing we had to do was to come to grips with what is it we\u2019re going to evaluate . we distinguished three things that are very important . one is a generic set of activities , of which you\u2019ve heard a lot about today , that have to do with transparency and the accountability of web sites .\nthe second one is the editorial adequacy \u2013 how content is selected , rated , reviewed and presented on web sites , and that\u2019s one of our contributions that we\u2019re going to make with these ratings .\nand the third one is basically the information reliability , the one ultimately that people want to know : is it true ? that is a question that transcends web sites and really is all about the practice of medicine , is asking the question : what do we know and how well do we know it in the whole field of medicine ? that\u2019s an impossible question for an organization such as ours to undertake . the reason for that is following .\none , the web site may contain thousands and thousands of subjects . to evaluate those subjects , you need experts in that particular subject . and thirdly , it\u2019s no more or no less than trying to evaluate the entire state of the science of medical practice \u2013 a very large undertaking and , as we concluded , one that we couldn\u2019t undertake . so what we decided to focus on was the first two , the transparency and accountability and the editorial adequacy of health web sites .\nit doesn\u2019t matter whether you\u2019re on a web site , you\u2019re in a printed article , you\u2019re reading a textbook of medicine , you still have to face the final question , and we\u2019ll talk more about that in this afternoon\u2019s panel .\nas i mentioned , we did start with the top 20 of the hundred most - trafficked sites . we intend to expand those ratings in two ways : one , more sites , and the second would be different types of sites , like behavior modification sites , sites which present information on ratings . that\u2019s going to become more important ; we\u2019re going to see more and more sites giving you ratings on doctors and hospitals .\nand , finally , and what\u2019s more important ultimately , is the fact that these ratings have to be reviewed and , if necessary , revised periodically , and we intend to do that every six months .\non the next slide , we look at the rating instrument and the rating instrument has two parallel sides to it . as i mentioned , one is the accountability side and the other is the editorial adequacy . consumer reports webwatch undertook to refine their instrument for looking at editorial accountability and transparency and what we did was undertake the task of coming up with a set of criteria and instruments that would actually rate the editorial adequacy of health web sites . these instruments are available .\nwe ourselves like to be very transparent and tell everyone how we do things , with the point of view of getting feedback so we can improve the process and the outcome and therefore the usability and utility of the resultant ratings for consumers .\nwe move on to the next one . this was the contents of our instrument . it had four major parts : one , as i mentioned , the transparency ; the second one was editorial adequacy . we also , from a research point of view , looked at the hon [ health of the net foundation ] code compliance , an important issue \u2013 how trustworthy are trust marks ? and , finally , we wanted to get feedback from raters about how we could improve the process , so that we could refine the instrument going forward and every iteration being an improvement on the last .\nthe five areas in which we look for accountability and transparency were the identity of the web site ; advertising and sponsorships ; ease of use ; whether they had a policy about corrections ; and finally , one about privacy . all of these terms are defined and each of them has a set of criteria which are in the instrument and you can access .\nin terms of the editorial adequacy , we\u2019re looking at adequacy not only in a general sense , which might apply to print publications as well as web sites , but also principles that apply specifically to web sites . what we asked our volunteer raters to do was to go through two sets of activities . one was a set of checklists , was the a column . and b , to write some brief narratives as a result of doing their checklist .\nthe advantage of this approach \u2013 that is , a highly structured checklist plus then an interpretative narrative \u2013 is that you get the best of both worlds . you get some structured information and you also get some perceptive information \u2013 having been through the process , what do you as an expert conclude from having these results ? and that creates a richness of information that we as developers of instruments and providers of ratings can use to refine the process and then pass on to consumers .\nwhat we\u2019re looking at in terms of editorial adequacy is how they select information , how they grade information , what they say about the authors , what they say about the reviewers , what kind of quality assurance checks do they have before it goes on the web site and what kind of policies do they have to make corrections , bring to attention things that are new and revised and so on . these are in terms of very structured information items . and then , as i said , interpretative , evaluative items that they used to enrich the information we have available .\ngo on to the next slide . i\u2019ll talk about how we found the people who did the ratings from the institute point of view . the consumer reports webwatch ratings , the ones on transparency and accountability , were done by their staff . but what the institute does is rely on volunteer experts in order to do ratings and participate in other programs we run .\nwe periodically issue a call for raters . they send us biographical information . we have a committee that looks at that information and decides whether or not they meet the criteria that we have established to become a rater . those criteria are called credentialing criteria . if they meet those criteria , they then go into the pool . for any one web site , we take three of them and try to match their expertise , so that we have a more complete , rounded view .\nalso , our ability to use panels allows us to have more than one set of eyes , because sometimes you just may misinterpret something and , secondly , you get a much more full perspective , because everybody comes to this from a slightly different background . i\u2019ll tell you the backgrounds of the people who actually did the ratings in this first wave .\nmay we go on ? this next step was then to actually do the ratings and the way it was done was a consumer reports webwatch staff did the first set on transparency . our volunteers did the second set on editorial adequacy . we then integrated the ratings and , from that integration , we produced a final overall rating and then displayed that on the web site .\nthe ratings web site has as its purpose , obviously , to communicate to the public of the rating results and we tried to come up with a terrific design for that and consumer webwatch , with its background in publishing , was the driving force behind that . you can judge for yourself the result .\nbut , basically , it was fairly straightforward . we wanted a way for people to have an easy way to find the ratings , understand the ratings and , hopefully , use the ratings in selecting sites . and , finally , to provide us feedback about how that site was useful to them , what other sites we could rate , how we could improve the process , what else they\u2019d like to know and so on and so forth . the process of feedback is absolutely critical to our success in being able to convince people that these ratings have utility and to find out from them the extent to which they do .\nnow , i expect you want to know what the results were . what we\u2019ll do is go through the sites we rated , what the results were in overview . we\u2019ll give you some idea of the ratings web site and then go on to some conclusions about that . we invite you very much to look at the ratings on healthratings . org , which is the site that we set up for this purpose .\nthe types of raters that we used , it turned out we used 14 volunteer raters to rate these 20 web sites . they were assembled into three rater panels , so that we mixed and matched their expertise . you have to remember that they were all credentialed , they all met the minimum criteria and that was , to remind you : at least five years relevant experience in fields that related to rating web sites . it happened that two of them were health practitioners ; five of them were health information experts , including , for example , experienced health librarians , information archivists and so on ; two of them were health education specialists ; and five were in other related fields , including people who designed health web sites , health journalists and so on .\nwe came up with ultimately a final set of ratings that conform to the consumer reports type of rating , where you get a little red dot meaning excellent and you get a black dot if you\u2019re poor . and you\u2019ll see those on the web site .\nthe final set of attributes that we came up with were identity , advertising and sponsorship , ease of use , corrections and currency , privacy , design coverage , accessibility , contents and then an overall rating .\nnow , some of these things can easily be guessed and evaluated by consumers . a consumer can tell you how easy it is to use a web site , and here we\u2019re giving people information of a predictive type . if you go to this site , you\u2019ll find it easy to use .\nnow , when we get down to some of these things , like the contents , it\u2019s very difficult for consumers to understand and evaluate the editorial policies and procedures that some of these sites use . so here we\u2019re giving them information that they normally would not be able to discern themselves .\nif we go on to the next slide . these are , in fact , in order of the frequency of visit , the top 20 sites . this does not say that this is the best site , this is just the order of use , the number of hits , according to nielsen . we then assigned these to panels of people to rate and we came up with some ratings .\nthis is the result in all of the 20 sites taken together . what we decided to do was to show you the median attribute . that is , if you take all the ratings and line them up from the best to the worst , what\u2019s the one in the middle look like ? the one in the middle looks like this . it has an excellent identity , so therefore , you know , it tells you who owns the site , who pays for it and so on and so forth . they all did a great job of that .\nthe second one was advertising and sponsorship . did a good job of that , too . you could tell what content was advertising and the content that was not advertising .\nease of use was a surprising one and also with design , they weren\u2019t as good as you might think they would be . those results were rather interesting to us , because we thought they might be better rated at that than they were .\none area which was found to be somewhat deficient was corrections and currency . a few of the sites had places so obvious where you could go to say , \u201cwhoops , we made a mistake and we should have told you this , but we told you that . \u201d\nin terms of the four areas that have to do with the editorial adequacy , design was good , but coverage \u2013 by which we mean other things that the site said it covered \u2013 how well did it cover them . and that was very good .\naccessibility , and that covers three things . the navigation ability \u2013 when you go on the site , can you move around and find things ? search engine site map and so on . reading level , which is absolutely critical , because you have to be able to comprehend what you\u2019re looking at in order to gain anything from it . and the third was accessibility to people with special needs . that would include , for example , foreign languages , visually impaired and so on .\nand then , finally , the contents , which dealt with the editorial policies , such as how you found things , what topics you selected , how it ensured the quality and so on .\nthese are the distributions of the top 20 . as you\u2019ll see , six of them were rated excellent overall , which is 30 % of the total . five were very good . eight were good , one was fair and none of them were poor .\nnow , you have to remember that these were the top 20 most - trafficked sites . now , these results are not generalizable necessarily to every web site of a health type that\u2019s out there . we did , by way of comparison , do some ratings of other sites and we did in fact find some that were poor . but these were for our own quality control purposes .\nthese are , in fact , the five \u2013 rather , six of the top 20 sites that were rated excellent . and you\u2019ll notice there\u2019s a mixture in here of commercial sites and non - commercial sites and the two non - commercial sites are kids health , which is a non - profit , and the nih [ national institutes of health ] , which is a government - run site .\ninterestingly enough , the only site really that was compliant with the special needs is the nih site , because all government sites must be compliant by law . but the other sites were not compliant with those special needs .\nthis is an example of the ratings web page . it is a beta site and by beta , we mean that it is a site that we have put up for feedback and comment in terms of its design and usability for consumers . the actual information displayed here is correct and current . but we would really like to get feedback about how this works . this is obviously a static picture , it\u2019s a pro forma . when you go to the site , it\u2019s much more dynamic , and we encourage you to do that and to give us feedback about how well you think we\u2019ve succeeded in providing a site that communicates information about the ratings that we have made as to the utility of web sites to consumers .\nthere are some conclusions we can draw from having done these 20 sites . the first one , i think , may be obvious to everyone , but does bear mentioning that it\u2019s very costly , very complicated and very challenging to provide consumers with high quality , reliable health information . this is not an easy job .\nthe second thing , and a corollary of this , is it\u2019s a very difficult thing to evaluate these sites , but we think it\u2019s necessary to provide consumers with this predictability and with this independent assessment of the sites\u2019 utility to their particular needs .\nsix of the sites were rated overall and ultimately all of these sites were all limited by the state of medical science . no site can go beyond that . all they can do is try to do the best job to provide information that gets us close to the state of medical science as possible .\nin the next slide , there are some general points we found where some improvement could be made . one is that the editorial policies were often not described , poorly described and in some cases , we suspect , needed improvement . so this is one area where some improvement could be made and the topic areas that we thought improvement was necessary was the search for [ grading ] information , the naming of authors and reviewers , their credentials \u2013 did their credentials have to be relevant to what they were writing about ?\nthey should state in the pieces or the articles when they were last reviewed and updated , and that didn\u2019t occur all the time . there should be references to the basic facts . where were these facts found from , so there would be links to citations or at least names to citations .\nand then , finally , there should be criteria for linking to other web sites . if somebody goes and says , \u201cwell , here\u2019s a resource , \u201d what was the criterion you were using to say that this was a good thing for you to do , to go look for more information on this site ?\nwe think that there certainly can be some improvement in the design and ease of use . that was one of the surprising things to us , is how poorly the sites rated on these issues . clearly , there needs to be more attention paid to accessibility . there was only one of these sites that had a foreign language , a spanish version of it . others were all in english only .\nthe second thing we noticed was that the reading level was at a higher level than most consumers could really read . many independent studies beyond ours have shown that most of the health information on the web is written at a college level . now , that may be appropriate for the people who go in and look for things , but ultimately , as the web gets more and more exposure and more and more people get on , we\u2019ll have to be concerned with how well people can read it and understand what they read .\nfinally , in terms of the feedback , we\u2019d like to get your feedback on the utility of these ratings , how we can improve the process , what should be rated and also we\u2019d like to get people involved in rating web sites who have an interest in doing that .\nthat\u2019s an overview of what we found . we\u2019re very delighted to be able to announce the ratings of the first 20 web sites and we encourage you to visit healthratings . org . and i\u2019d also like to answer any questions you may have .\nspeaker : [ unintelligible ] design . can you please explain once again the difference between accessibility and ease of use ?\npeter goldschmidt : yeah . ease of use , as measured here , was what the consumer reports webwatch raters found in terms of structural measures , such as search engine , site map and so on . what our people were concerned about was the navigability of finding information that they had on a site , the accessibility in terms of reading level and , thirdly , the accessibility to people with special needs .\nas you may know , the federal government has a set of standards , 508 standards , and there are certain ways in which you can become compliant to them ; only the nih site was compliant . it\u2019s very important for people who are visually impaired . for example , a number of the sites did have a choice of typeface , so you could make it bigger , easier to read .\nand the other one that\u2019s obvious is also the foreign language , that some people looking for information who don\u2019t speak english very well are going to have a hard time on these sites , because they\u2019re mostly geared to people who have a college education level . and one of the sites , medscape , is actually geared to health professionals . so you have to be very good at being able to read those articles if you\u2019re going to get the full information from them .\ntom eng : thanks , peter , very good job . i\u2019m tom eng with helia and ehealth institute . about six years ago , i was involved in a project , as you know , with a science panel on interactive communication health , so i\u2019m delighted to see that a lot of the template factors and disclosure statements are actually reflected in this instrument . two questions and then just one comment .\nfirst question is do you know what percentage of the market for health information those top 20 sites represent , number one . and two is , i might have missed it , but did you actually have multiple people review the web sites and , if so , did you look at the inter - rater reliability , coefficients and all that kind of thing .\nand then the third comment is just that i just went on healthrings . org , and i noticed that it was not actually wc3 compliant [ unintelligible ] , so i would suggest you do that .\npeter goldschmidt : okay . beau , do you know the answer to the first question of what the percentage of these sites , 20 is in terms of hits ?\npeter goldschmidt : right . in terms of the second one , yes , there were multiple raters of these two sites . consumer reports webwatch had two people review each site and what they did was then come to a consensus judgment . and what we did was to have three raters review each site independently . they didn\u2019t talk among themselves , but what we did do was to look at the different scores that they had for each of the attributes . and the reliability is quite good . we haven\u2019t yet gotten to the point of calculating that statistically , but that is a guide to how to improve the instruments . because you want people , when they rate things , to come up with fairly consistent ratings among themselves .\npatricia thomas : pat thomas , university of georgia . you know , peter , this is a huge undertaking and a lot of this is really impressive , but i am troubled by one thing and that is , if i understand you correctly , you seem to be saying you can\u2019t evaluate the quality , ultimately , the quality of the information provided , because we\u2019re not at the end time yet and medical research goes on and is always changing .\nbut , from a consumer\u2019s point of view , they have to make real life decisions based on imperfect information every day and that\u2019s why they\u2019re looking at these web sites . so it feels like in a way to me that you\u2019re sort of dodging the issue on the quality thing and that bothers me . why did you do that ?\npeter goldschmidt : well , i could tell you why we did it . if anybody here would like to make a billion dollar down - payment , we\u2019d undertake the job . it is a tremendous job to be able to evaluate the quality of evidence for medical practice . we\u2019ve done this for professionals , we\u2019re now looking at the issue from the point of view of consumers . and the difficulty is \u2013 not we\u2019re dodging the bullet , we\u2019d love to do the job \u2013 we need the tools with which to do it , the money .\ni do agree with you that ultimately consumers want to know if i\u2019m recommended to have this treatment for breast cancer , is it the best for me ? that\u2019s a question that today is very difficult to answer . what we can do at the fringes is to identify , what shall we say , interventions that are clearly beyond what medical science can support . people having coffee enemas , we don\u2019t think that\u2019s going to do them much good . but if you tell me , is the current recommended treatment by oncologists the best treatment for my condition ? that\u2019s something that oncologists will have a problem with , because they will argue among themselves as to whether that\u2019s necessarily true .\npatricia thomas : well , peter , just a footnote , i never meant to suggest that any web site should ever prescribe or diagnose an individual , that would be in steve barrett\u2019s [ of quackwatch . com ] realm of quackery . but i do feel that presenting consumers with comparisons and relative merits of different courses of treatment is worth trying , even if we don\u2019t have that ultimate outcome study that of course you would like to do and we would all like the answers to .\npeter goldschmidt : well , i think it is worth trying and the question becomes how difficult and how costly it is to actually undertake to do that . what we have said is the best we can do with our resources is to look at how the web sites approach that problem . what kind of search they do for the information , how they grade it . what kind of experts they have write the articles , what kind of experts review the articles and how they assure the quality of what they post on their web site .\nwe cannot , because of our limited resources , judge the outcome of that process and say , yep , they\u2019ve got it right or , nope , they didn\u2019t get it right .\npravin patel : pravin patel , with patel communications . two questions i have . number one , what is the accuracy of this information \u2013 we are talking about the quality and accessibilities and so forth . but i think as the consumer , accuracy is more important or as much important to me , because as we all know , error rate is one of the killer factors for many , many deaths and so forth .\npeter goldschmidt : yes , i\u2019d be delighted to answer the last question first , because it\u2019s easy , i\u2019ll say , yes , you may have a copy of this and give me your email address , i\u2019ll email it to you . we\u2019d like to make things available , we\u2019ll put it up on our web site .\ngoing back to the first question , which is ultimately a very important question , again , just to reiterate , we did not look at the content . if you look at the contents of a site like webmd , it is enormous . or the contents of nih , there are millions of pages in there . it\u2019s very hard to say , well , all of the information or some of the information is true and this bit isn\u2019t true .\nthere have been other studies that have been done on looking at the accuracy of information on web sites . and , in summary , what they say is that some of it\u2019s accurate and some of it isn\u2019t accurate . and that\u2019s true in the print media , it\u2019s true in medical textbooks , it\u2019s true of medical science in general . that\u2019s why you always come to the same conclusion . it is extremely difficult to actually undertake that task . it\u2019s one that i believe should be undertaken , but it will require a tremendous amount of money to do that .\nstephen barrett : yeah , steve barrett from quackwatch . i was one of the raters , i rated six sites . and i looked at the content , the quality of content of each site . this did not reflect in the ratings .\ni think there\u2019s something in - between , though , and that is that \u2013 pat brought up the idea that , can we help consumers know whether a site has reliable content ? your response was , well , that gets into all of medicine . the issue is not whether the site recommends the best treatment . it really ought to be , does the site reflect the best medical knowledge of today ? and i think there are techniques that can be used . it\u2019s very easy to screen out sites that don\u2019t . i\u2019ll talk about how to do that this afternoon . but how good is the quality of a good site ?\ni don\u2019t know how this \u2013 i haven\u2019t seen how you applied this system . but this does not \u2013 you talk about these sites being excellent , but you don\u2019t get into the \u2013 somebody might think you\u2019re talking about quality of content and it doesn\u2019t necessarily correspond . i imagine this was the fair one ?\npeter goldschmidt : well , what was the overall rating on that ? yeah , it was rated with an open circle , which is good , but if you look at where it says \u201ccontents , \u201d it was not applicable and we say why .\nstephen barrett : they have people there who are selling things . they don\u2019t want professional input . if they catch you being professional , they\u2019ll throw you off . there couldn\u2019t be a site set up that\u2019s \u2013 the only thing that could be worse is a site that\u2019s run by a quack who wants to sell you something . how the hell can it get a good rating ? i love what you\u2019re doing , but something\u2019s wrong .\npeter goldschmidt : well , in terms of the actual content , we say it hasn\u2019t got any . but the reason it had a good rating is it complied with the other criteria . and , secondly , it has some value to people who want to exchange information among themselves .\nbonnie lawrence : well , this is fairly simple . i\u2019m bonnie lawrence , with family caregiver alliance and the national center on caregiving , and we\u2019re continually discussing the level of the information we put on our web site . what is now the consensus of the literacy level of acceptable \u2013 i mean , we even talked about having two versions , a very simplified one and a more detailed one , but you lose some of the precision when [ unintelligible ] a very simplified language ."]}
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", "topic": 22}], "title": "bill barrett corporation", "paragraphs": ["highpoint resources was formed in 2018 as a combination of bill barrett corporation and fifth creek energy . the company trades on the new york stock exchange under the ticker hpr .\nbill barrett indicated that despite his age he planned to continue serving as the company ' s ceo for several more years . waiting in the wings to succeed him were sons fred barrett , president of the company , and terry barrett , vice - president .\nlocke , tom ,\nbill barrett corp . expected to go public ,\ndenver business journal , april 16 , 2004 , p . a3 .\n- - - - - - ,\nbill barrett : wildcatter of the year ,\ndenver business journal , april 23 , 1993 , p . 3a .\nbill barrett reported a net loss of $ 0 . 79 per share for its fiscal fourth quarter , far worse than the $ 0 . 13 per share loss that wall street had projected . ( admittedly , wall street often couches predictions in terms of pro forma earnings , but even there , bill barrett says that its adjusted , pro forma loss was $ 0 . 18 per share - - still a nickel below expectations . ) for the year , bill barrett ' s gaap ( generally accepted accounting principles ) loss was $ 3 . 08 per share .\nmr . barrett has served as senior vice president\u2014geosciences since january 2013 and previously served as senior vice president - exploration from february 2010 until january 2013 and as senior vice president - rockies exploration from february 2009 until january 2010 . he served as senior vice president\u2014exploration , northern division from march 2006 through february 2009 and previously served as vice president - exploration , northern division from bill barrett\u2019s inception in january 2002 through february 2006 . mr . barrett had prior industry experience with barrett resources and its successor , the williams companies , as well as terred oil company . mr . barrett has a bachelor of science in geology from the university of colorado , boulder and a master of science in geology from kansas state university .\nin particular , bill barrett noted that\ncapital expenditures of $ 98 million in 2016 were below guidance range ,\nand down 66 % year over year , permitting the company to generate positive free cash flow of $ 13 . 6 million for the year .\nas for what to expect this year , bill barrett guided toward\n2017 production levels . . . approximately 7 % higher than 2016 production at the mid - point of guidance .\ncapital expenditures will also be higher , though , running\napproximately $ 255 - $ 285 million .\nin march 2000 barrett retired again . the company he built now became a takeover target for a major oil company , royal dutch / shell group , which in march 2001 made an unsolicited bid of $ 1 . 8 billion . barrett resources resisted the overture , instead putting itself up for sale in the hope of attracting a better deal from a\nwhite knight\nbidder . another buyer soon emerged in the familiar form of the williams companies , which had bought out bill barrett ' s rainbow venture 25 years earlier . although shell upped its offer for barrett resources , williams offered more , nearly $ 2 . 8 billion in cash and stock , driving shell from the field .\ntyson , ray ,\nbarrett back in business with rockies firm ,\ngas daily , april 5 , 2002 , p . 1 .\nmr . vigil has served as vice president - information technology since may 2014 . he served as director - information technology from april 2013 until may 2014 and director - it operations from september 2011 to april 2013 . mr . vigil has over 20 years of it experience and prior to joining the company has held it management and senior management positions with lanx , inc . , gilead sciences , wilkerson corporation and served as director - it business services with cendant corporation . mr . vigil has a bachelor of science in business technology management and graduated with honors ( summa cum laude ) from regis university .\nmr . woodall has served as chief executive officer and president since january 2013 and as chief operating officer since july 2010 . mr . woodall previously served as executive vice president\u2014operations from february 2010 until july 2010 and as senior vice president - operations from april 2007 until february 2010 . prior to joining highpoint resources , mr . woodall served as senior vice president - western us for forest oil corporation from 2004 to april 2007 and as drilling and production manager for forest oil corporation from 2000 until 2004 . mr . woodall has over 28 years of industry experience . mr . woodall has a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from the louisiana state university .\nms . choka has served as vice president - human resources since august 2010 . prior to joining highpoint resources , she served as group vice president - human resources and vice president - talent management at level 3 communications from 2006 - 2010 , and vice president - human resources at sun microsystems from 1999 - 2005 . prior to her employment at sun , ms . choka held senior human resources and compensation positions at storage technology corporation , electronic data systems corporation , and jp morgan . she sits on the board of callidus software , inc . ms . choka has a bachelor of arts in east asian studies and economics from wesleyan university and a master of business administration from fairleigh dickinson university .\ncummins , chip ,\nwilliams cos . to buy barrett resources for about $ 2 . 38 billion in cash , stock ,\nwall street journal , may 8 , 2001 , p . a4 .\nmr . wonstolen has served as senior vice president - general counsel since august 2013 . prior to joining highpoint resources , mr . wonstolen served as senior counsel at the law firm beatty & wozniak , p . c . since 2009 . mr . wonstolen has more than 30 years of experience in the oil and natural gas industry , including serving as corporate counsel and officer at gerrity oil & gas corporation and corporate counsel at patina oil & gas corporation , its successor . mr . wonstolen has a bachelor of arts , magna cum laude , from the state university of new york and a master of environmental policy and management from the university of denver . mr . wonstolen earned his j . d . from the university of colorado school of law .\nbill barrett retired in july 1997 , but less than a year later , as an energy recession began to take hold , he returned as chief executive officer to lead the company , which he feared had begun to drift off course during the short time he was absent . he told the rocky mountain news in a 1999 interview ,\nafter working primarily in the rocky mountains , we had gotten involved in exploration in the gulf of mexico and in peru . we wound up overspending our cash flow and taking on more debt than i was comfortable with .\nbarrett was able to shore up the company , so that it was in a position to enjoy another growth spurt after commodity prices rebounded .\nbarrett left el paso for pan - american petroleum corp . in 1963 , and then four years later became chief geologist for wolf exploration co . , where he made his reputation as an exceptional\noil finder .\nas described by a 1993 denver business journal article ,\nfinding oil is like fitting together a jigsaw puzzle . the geologist combines as many pieces of information as possible , such as seismic data or well histories , and then produces a solution after lots of tedious work .\naccording to barrett ,\na lot of hard work probably helps improve the luck factor .\nbarrett ' s first major discovery for wolf in the mid - 1960s was the 24 - mile - long , 15 - mile - wide highlight field in wyoming . he then discovered an even larger field , the madden field in the state ' s wind river basin .\nbarrett acquired more powder river basin properties in march 2003 , paying $ 35 million . by the end of the year the company ' s proved reserves grew to 204 bcfe . due to an increase in the company ' s production activity , as well as a rise in oil and natural gas prices , barrett ' s balance sheet showed a marked improvement over the previous year . in 2003 the company recorded operating revenues of $ 75 . 3 million , resulting in a net loss on the year of approximately $ 500 , 000 , overall an excellent performance for a start - up venture .\nmr . stenzel has served as senior vice president - corporate development and planning since february 2016 . he served as vice president - engineering and planning since september 2014 . prior to joining the company , mr . stenzel served as executive vice president \u2013 williston basin at wpx energy from january 2011 through september 2014 and as director a & d and planning at barrett resources from 1999 through december 2010 . mr . stenzel has a bachelor of science in civil engineering from colorado state university .\nmar 03 , 2017 10 : 00 a . m . et q4 and full year 2016 highpoint resources corp earnings conference call nov 04 , 2016 10 : 00 a . m . et q3 2016 highpoint resources corp earnings conference call\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\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 .\nfocused on the development of oil and natural gas assets located in the dj basin of colorado .\nour experienced operational team has built our asset portfolio through a combination of acquisitions and exploration focusing on the areas where we have established experience and expertise . the company\u2019s assets and operations consist of contiguous acreage positions located in the dj basin of colorado and wyoming where the company has a focused portfolio consisting of key assets in the northeast wattenberg and hereford field .\nwe have demonstrated execution of our focused operational and financial strategy . our focus on cost structure improvement has translated into peer leading operating margins and we are positions to deliver a competitive growth profile , which retaining the financial flexibility to fund our growth activity .\nmr . crawford has served as chief financial officer since may 2018 and previously served as senior vice president - treasury and finance from february 2016 until may 2018 . he served as vice president - finance and marketing from february 2009 until february 2016 , and served as director - finance , financial analyst and in other functions in the finance department since joining the company in 2004 . from 1994 through 2003 , mr . crawford held various domestic and international positions in accounting and finance with several subsidiaries of schlumberger limited , an international oilfield services company . mr . crawford has a bachelor of science in accounting from colorado state university .\nmr . macosko has served as senior vice president\u2014accounting since february 2010 and previously served as our vice president\u2014accounting from may 2006 until february 2010 . mr . macosko has served as our controller since june 2005 and previously served as manager - operations accounting from 2003 until may 2005 . prior to joining the company , mr . macosko served in various accounting capacities at other oil and gas companies . mr . macosko has a bachelor of science in business administration - 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{"id": 55034, "summary": [{"text": "golden west airlines ( iata : gw , icao : gwa , call sign : golden west ) was a commuter airline that operated flights on a high volume schedule in california .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it ceased operations in 1983 . ", "topic": 12}], "title": "golden west airlines", "paragraphs": ["golden west airlines - lake tahoe ad shot . 1982 | golden west airlines | pinterest | lake tahoe and lakes\nreceive an email notification when changes occur for golden west airlines , inc . .\ngolden west airlines began operating the catalina route in 1968 , after catalina airlines ceased operations the same year . golden west airlines was already operating a busy commuter airline service flying to destinations throughout southern california when they aquired the catalina airlines grumman goose fleet . the owner of golden west airlines was bill perera and later the california westgate corporation .\ni thought that pacific airlines merged with west coast airlines in the 60\u2019s . pacific and west coast competed for a few years , mostly in the west .\ncreate a free account to access additional details for golden west airlines , inc . and other profiles that you visit\nbob photographed grumman 21a goose n322 in 1973 , seen with catalina air lines titles along side its successor golden west airlines .\ngolden west airlines n1133 c / n # b - 59 at long beach airport . photo courtesy of peter de groot and urltoken\n1940 : catalina air transport , long beach ca . 1953 : avalon air transport . 1963 : catalina airlines . 1969 : acquired by golden west airlines .\npioneer airlines which became part of cal . golden west airlines out of orange county ca . 50s and 60s nonskeds slick airways , transcontinental airlines , trans ocean airlines , currie air service , mccullogh air , muse ,\nhughes air west was a combination of three airlines , all out around the west coast . i cannot remember their names .\nthere is now another golden west airlines page to visit . it is called\ngolden west airlines alumni\n. it was created by joanne ( brown ) charles and john vaudrin . they have some great photos , comments , & stories . here is the location : urltoken .\nthe second incarnation of golden west airlines occurred following the amalgamation of three existing commuter operators in california into aero commuter in march 1969 . initially , the four legacy companies ( golden west , skymark , cable and aero commuter ) operated under the aero commuter name . on 15 - jul - 1969 aero commuter became the new golden west airlines , and the carrier operated until filing for bankruptcy protection on 22 - apr - 1983 .\nyou forgot to list america west airlines . they had a few painted up planes .\nnice compilation but you missed a few\u2026 . the former west coast airlines , pacific airlines and bonanza airlines were acquired by howard hughes in the late 1960s ( as i recall ) and merged together as hughes air west . hughes air west was subsequently merged with north central and southern to form republic airlines .\ngolden west airlines , california ' s largest commuter airline , said it had ceased operations , making it the third california commuter airline to go out of business since august .\nthese addresses are known to be associated with golden west airlines , inc . however they may be inactive or mailing addresses only . please verify address for mailing or other purposes .\nthis is the chocolate lover ' s dream tour . stroll through the classy neighbourhoods of king west , queen west & dundas west and sample chocolates & chocolaty sweets from 6 unique stores .\n1980 : richmond bc . formed from mergers of canadian air transit , gulf air aviation , haida airlines , island airlines , omnineca air services , pacific coastal airlines , trans provincial airlines , and west coast air .\nthe golden circle is one of iceland\u2019s most visited attraction and is an instant classic .\nby the early 1980s , golden west was the largest commuter airline in california , with a heavy schedule from lax to sba and san diego . its fleet had grown to include larger aircraft , the shorts 330 and de havilland canada dash 7 . a huge debt service , among other factors , drove golden west airlines out of business in april 1983 .\n1968 : air west formed from merger of bonanza air lines , pacific airlines , and west coast airlines . 3 / x / 70 : summa corp dba ( howard ) hughes airwest , san francisco ca . 10 / 13 / 80 : became republic airlines .\nbecause of california ' s growth and tourist appeal , golden west was able to become partners with several domestic and international airlines ; by 1975 , these included aer lingus , aerol\u00edneas argentinas , aerom\u00e9xico , american , delta , eastern , japan airlines , trans world airlines and many others .\ncontinental golden jet 707 - 124 n70773 caught my lens passing between satellites 4 and 5 .\n1971 : air harbor airlines , oak harbor wa . 1974 : became harbor airlines .\n8 . us airways is purchased by phoenix - based america west airlines . the company is merged into america west , however , america west chooses to change the name of the merged entity to us airways , a less regional sounding name than america west . the current us airways is in fact america west and shares no corporate history with us airways other than being the entitity that purchased us airways and took its name .\nempire airlines operated out of boise , idaho in 1946 then merged with west coast airlines in seattle in the early 1950\u2019s which was owned and operated by alaska fisherman named nick bez . west coast started with 13 dc - 3\u2019s and later added f - 27 aircraft in 1958 . in 1962 , west coast added 4 piper 31 and in 1965 west coast added 4 douglas dc - 9 = 10 aircraft . west coast , pacific , and bonaza air ; ines merged to make air west in 1968 which was purchased by hushes in 1971 . hushes air west was sold to republic air lines in 1980 which was made up of north central , southern , and hushes air west . republic was then sold to northwest airlines . history moves on .\n19 ? ? : no data . 1944 : merged with zimmerly air transport . 1946 : empire airlines , lewiston id . 1952 : merged with west coast airlines .\ngold made the fortune of the west coast and you can be sure that you won\u2019t have to travel far in order to find a golden relic of the coast\u2019s glory days .\n) . 1940 : merged with national airways inc / national airlines to form northeast airlines .\nlater i flew for mississippi valley airlines , they merged into air wisconsin airlines in 1985 .\ngolden west airlines , inc . filed as a articles of incorporation in the state of california on thursday , september 11 , 2003 and is approximately fifteen years old , according to public records filed with california secretary of state .\n19 ? ? : los angeles ca . this golden west had a small fleet of dhc - 6 twin otters painted overall white with a broad blue stripe along the fuselage below the windows . at lax they operated out of terminal 4 ' s ticketing building . also used hansa jets on scheduled service to cities including santa barbara and palm springs . unlike twin otters , the hansa came equipped with a mini stewardess . when this golden west went under , many twin otters and some employees were absorbed by the\nnew\ngolden west .\ni began my 20 year airline career with lake central airlines in 1962 in indianapolis . lake central airlines merged into allegheny airlines in 1968 .\ngolden west airlines lives again in this 1 / 72 scale model . golden west airlines a california commuter airlines shuttled passenges from lax to smaller markets in the 60 ' s and 70 ' s . this dhc - 6 twin otter is a replica of the livery from the early to mid 70 ' s flying to oxnard , santa barbara , monterey palm springs and catalina island ca . fares ranged from $ 8 to 23 . 00 dollars one way . sadly the airlines went bankrupt in 1984 and the assest sold off . a great commuter airline !\nbut the coast\u2019s golden history has been kept alive in many places and wherever your west coast accommodation is located , you can be sure that you won\u2019t have to travel far in order to find a golden relic of the coast\u2019s glory days . here are four suggestions to get you started .\nservice is operated by compass airlines , llc , envoy air inc . , expressjet airlines , inc . , mesa airlines , inc . , republic airline inc . , skywest airlines , inc . , or trans states airlines , llc .\nsince golden west has been gone for over 30 years now , i wonder if these qualify as artifacts yet , or are they still just souvenirs ? good memories whatever you call them .\ndetails are still developing . a member of the army golden knights and the navy leap frogs . . .\n1936 : pennsylvania central airlines ( pca ) , pittsburgh pa . apr 1948 : renamed capital airlines . june 1961 : acquired by united airlines .\nthe website has also announced its top ten safest airlines and top ten safest low cost airlines .\ni did not see \u201cgolden west airlines\u201d \u2018a regional commuter using dehavilland twin otters , mostly around the la basin . i flew about 6oo hours with them as first officer in the late \u201960\u2019s , leaving to fly with psa in san diego .\ndavies and quastler say golden west was a result of a 1969 merger and ceased ops in 4 / 83 . i have some 1981 - 83 timetables if you want to know more about routes .\nstart the day with the golden circle and afterwards , relax in the secret lagoon , a geothermal swimming pool .\nc . 1987 : american eagle airlines , . 1988 : became nashville eagle airlines , nashville tn .\n1929 : montreal canada . 1942 : reformed as colonial airlines . 1956 : absorbed by eastern airlines .\n1934 : atlanta ga , on acquisition of pacific seaboard airlines . 1953 : acquired by delta airlines .\nabsolutely wonderful . a real trip down memory lane . legendary airliners and airlines in the golden era of aviation . thanks , jon , for sharing your wonderful memories .\nin 1968 , pacific air lines ( where i worked ) and west coast airline and bonanza airlines m erg to form air west air lines . in a year or , howard hughes bough this airline . then changed the name hughes airwest . later , merged with rebublic airlines . then northwest . then delta airlines . thank you .\nwith an ex - united viscount visible under its port wing , aero commuter ( by then a division of golden west ) dhc6 - 200 twin otter n7667 is about to clear the gate in may .\nlast year , henry voss , then president of golden west , said the company had reached an agreement with the canadian government for financial help to keep the company afloat and allow it to meet its payroll . he said then that golden west needed $ 2 . 5 million to remain operating in 1982 . fifteen of the company ' s 20 planes were made by the candian - based de havilland company .\ngirl of the golden west was premiered at the metropolitan opera in new york on december 10 , 1910 , under the baton of arturo toscanini . the new york audience received the piece with great enthusiasm .\nu . s . army golden knights sfc corey hood has died from his injuries suffered during the opening . . .\nwestern airlines alaska service ( formerly pacific northern airlines ) ( from the collection of david h . stringer )\ni did manage to get a few rides on continental 720bs . n57202 looks smart in the second version of the airline\u2019s golden jet markings as it sits adjacent to the company hangar on world way west in july .\nvisit some of iceland ' s most stunning sights , including a visit to the geysir called geysir and the golden waterfall .\n1978 : red carpet airlines , clearwater fl . 1981 : became aerosun intl airlines . 1982 : ended ops .\n1975 : resort commuter airlines , raliegh nc . 19 ? ? : name changed to mid - south airlines .\n1945 : denver co . 1949 : acquired challenger airlines . 6 / 1 / 50 : acquired arizona airlines .\n4 / 13 / 20 : key west fl . 1921 : acquired by aeromarine airways inc .\n= operated as america west express in the southwest , us airways express throughout the east coast and midwest , independently as mesa airlines in nm and co .\ngolden west was mentioned by others . you might also mention justin collin\u2019s failed attempt at golden gate airlines out of monterey ( i think the identifier is mry ) . started with metro iis as gem state airlines in idaho , bought the dhc - 7 air pacific operation in oakland and moved to mry to start his california adventure . i believe it went from 1979 to 1981 , and during that time he managed to buy and then take swift aire down with him .\nthe u . s . army golden knights posted a recent photo on their facebook page captioned\ntbt - the . . .\ngolden west ceased operations in 1983 . they were based in san luis obispo , ca . they flew twin otters , shorts 330s & 360s and dash 7s . this is all the info i have at the moment . regards .\nalso , lake central airlines is missing from your list of airlines gone by . they also were merged into allegheny .\naero commuter was founded in december 1967 and based at the long beach airport . in march 1969 the company embarked on a string of acquisitions - acquiring no less than three other california operators in the span of one month . assets of the original golden west ( including the name ) were purchased on 11 - mar - 1969 , cable commuter airlines on 18 - mar - 1969 , and skymark airlines on 28 - mar - 1969 . initially operating from their base in long beach as aero commuter , the company changed their name to golden west airlines on 15 - jul - 1969 , and transferred operations up to the los angeles international airport .\nthe following is a historical look at the aircraft of one of the largest scheduled twin otter operators in north america . the name golden west was synonymous with both southern california and the twin otter , and they continued operations until 1983 .\nlast august , swift aire of san luis obispo and golden gate of monterey , two smaller commuter lines with common ownership , closed .\nregional airlines are essential to serving smaller destinations for larger , mainline airlines . despite employing less - experienced pilots , there are a few larger regional airlines that have notable safety records :\n1951 : aeromech , clarksburg wv ( air taxi ) . 1971 : aeromech airlines . 1983 : merged with wright airlines .\nc . 1963 : johnson flying service dba johnson airlines . 1975 : became evergreen intl airlines , mcminnville or . cargo .\ni still have an allegheny airlines sweatshirt ! i remember back in the \u201970\u2019s everyone kiddingly referred to it as agony airlines .\ncould someone please provide a history of golden west airlines , a commuter airline which operated in southern california in the 1970s and early 1980s ? at what point did they go bust ? are there any remnants left today ? please share any experiences of the airline . click for large version photo \u00a9 richard silagi\na few airlines i flew as a flight radio operator in 1948 - 1950 were\u2026seaboard @ western , trans caribbean airlines , trans ocean airlines , associated air transport ( charley blair owned ) . american overseas national airlines i believe was taken over by paa prior to 1948 as charley blair was captain for both airlines .\n1968 : nationwide airlines southeast , st simons island ga . 1972 : air south , atlanta ga . 1975 : merged with florida airlines as florida airlines - air south ( atlanta ) .\n1950 : formed on acquisition of monarch airlines \u0097 included arizona airways and challenger airlines , denver co . 1967 : acquired central airlines . 1986 : operations ended with acquisition by peoples express .\nthis multi - day tour allows your to experience the best of delhi , agra and jaipur , india ' s\ngolden triangle\n.\ngolden temple : an actual temple plated with gold is one of sikhism ' s holiest shrines . looks very serene early in the mornings .\nair west was formed by the only three way merger in the history of american aviation . it was formed by pacific airlines out of sfo , west coast out of seattle and bonanza out of phx . it was a mess initially but they did prevail . hughes bought them in late 1970 or 1971 . they then became hughes air west . the planes were all painted yellow and flight attendants wore yellow uniforms . republic airlines was the result of a merger ( takeover ) of southern airways by north central . they later acquired hughes air west to further add to republic airlines . wasyjrm was then bought by north was\n1951 : american air taxi , key west fl . 1972 : became air sunshine , ft lauderdale fl .\nnice work . you show west coast and bonanza going into hughes airwest but have no entries for them .\n) . 1968 : acquired lake central airlines . 1972 : acquired mohawk airlines . 1979 : became usair ( visually changed to usair in 1989 ) , and in 1987 the commuter fleet included air kentucky , chautauqua airlines , crown airways , pennsylvania airlines , pocono airlines , southern jersey airways , and suburban airlines . 19 ? ? : middletown pa . 1988 : acquired pacific southwest airlines . 1989 : acquired piedmont airlines . 1995 : renamed us airways . 1998 : acquired usair shuttle ( trump shuttle ) .\n1930 : hanford airlines ( pres : a s hanford jr ) , sioux city ia & omaha nb . 1932 : hanford tri - state airlines , kansas city mo , on acquisition of rapid airlines . 1938 : acquired by mid - continent airlines .\nthe original golden west airlines had its headquarters in van nuys , ca and operated a small fleet of twin otters . the airline was sold to r . j . harmon in march 1969 and operations were shut down . the aircraft ( and certain other assets ) were acquired by long beach - based aero commuter .\ni was a pilot for southern airways , republic airlines , northwest airlines and delta . i notice that hughes air west ( several remarked on that omission , i see ) and northwest did not make the list ! why not ? defunct !\nexplore a few of iceland\u2018s most famous landmarks on golden circle direct as well as go on a search for the northern lights in one day .\nsee the golden circle in daytime and langj\u00f6kull glacier in evening where the northern lights and stars seem so close , you can almost touch them .\nformerly in bonanza\u2019s fleet , air west f - 27a n758l begins its takeoff roll on runway 24 - left .\n192 ? : mid - west airways corp , des moines ia . 1931 : reorganized as des moines airways .\n9 / 1 / 83 : tempe az ( fdr : ed beauvais ) . 1994 : partnered with continental airlines and mesa airlines . 9 / 26 / 05 : merged with us airways and the name american west was gradually phased out \\ .\nswift aire was the airline based in san luis obispo . golden west was based elsewhere in southern california , i just can ' t remember where the hq was right now . i also believe it was 1985 that golden west closed its doors . there are no remnants today . as far as the circumstances , i ' ll have to do some digging but my memory seems to be that they were simply a casualty of the post deregulation wars in california , along with swift , apollo , golden gate and others . i . e . quastler of san diego state university has chronicled the commuter airlines in that era in several books , most out of print . you might find information in a used copy of one of his books .\n19 ? ? : omni airlines , flagstaff az . 1981 : arizona pacific airlines , las vegas nv . 1981 : ended ops .\ni began flying for central airlines in 1964 . i see \u201ccause and result of demise : bankruptcy . sold to frontier airlines . \u201d\na list of the most dangerous airlines in the world has been released and while airasia indonesia is included , malaysia airlines is not .\nthis is most fascinating to me because i worked for charter airlines first the went to work for hughes airwest / republic airlines / northwest airlines . i would love to see something like this for the charter ailines . i went to work originally for universal airlines , then saturn airways , and lastly , tia ( trans america airlines ) .\n11 / 19 / 03 : renamed from atlantic coast airlines . 1 / 5 / 06 : ended ops ; operating certificate bought by northwest airlines on 3 / 10 / 06 to form compass airlines .\non the west coast of ireland , the cliffs of moher are one of the most outstanding coastal features of ireland .\nwest travel club is your destination for access to premium content , great travel offers , competitions , events and more .\ngolden west ' s chief routes were between los angeles and san diego and los angeles and santa barbara . the airline said in a brief statement , ' ' we are ceasing operations as of midnight tonight and will try to protect passengers as much as possible . ' '\n1966 : nasa commuter airlines , houston tx . 1984 : name changed to metro airlines on signing with eastern air lines ( qv ) .\npsa 727 - 214 n530ps is pushed back for departure . by this time , the still california - intrastate carrier dominated the market within the golden state .\ni noticed several of the larger non scheds were not mentioned : transocean world airways trans international airlines ( tia ) aka trans america airlines saturn ( merged into tia ) overseas national airlines universal airlines american flyers airlines standard airlines modern airlines capital international airlines these are most of the non scheds but there are probably some more as well . some scheduled carriers not listed are : mid pacific ( hawaii ) south pacific international airlines ( hawaii ) american overseas airways flying tigers seaboard world airways site overall is well done though . i also taught for embry riddle aeronautical university as an adjunct associate professor for about 20 years in hawaii and washington state .\n( updated august 18 , 2010 ) operated : 1968 \u2013 1980 cause and result of demise : purchased by republic airlines in 1980 . interesting fact : hughes airwest\u2019s predecessor was air west , which itself was a merger of pacific air lines , bonanza air lines and west coast airlines . twa\u2019s former owner and aviator howard hughes bought and rebranded the fleet in 1970 . the unique yellow paint earned them the nickname of \u201cflying bananas\u201d , which they then turned into a company catchphrase : \u201ctop banana in the west\u201d .\ncrew and staff of klm\u2019s west - indian operation posing with the lockheed - 14 \u201cparakeet\u201d and fokker f - xviii \u201csnipe\u201d .\npre - world war 2 imetables in network ( route map ) format often show flights of other airlines , although these airlines are mostly unnamed .\ntaken from the same location at ground level , silver dart f - 27a n757l heads for gate 37 , where bonanza air lines parked until a move to satellite 6 , coinciding with the 1968 merger with west coast and pacific to form air west .\na day tour that takes you around the golden circle to see three of iceland\u2019s highlights , before heading to fontana\u2019s natural steam baths , heated by icelandic hot springs .\ndesign your own journey around san francisco by hopping on and off at popular landmarks . stops include fisherman ' s wharf , the golden gate bridge & chirardelli square .\nthe original golden west airlines , headquartered at van nuys , california , was founded in 1968 and operated out of terminal 4 at los angeles international airport with a fleet of de havilland canada dhc - 6 twin otter and hfb - 320 hansa jet aircraft , serving pomona , riverside , santa ana , and ventura . this airline ceased operations on march 11 , 1989 .\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 .\n1946 : trans - pacific airlines , honolulu hi . 1946 : tpa aloha airline . 1958 : aloha airlines . c . 1984 : aloha pacific airlines . 4 / 1 / 06 : ended operations . connected marshall islands , west coast of california , and las vegas , replacing fleet of boeing 737 - 200 with new - generation 737 - 700s .\ni would like to add a few more : lake central airlines , which was merged into allegheny airlines in 1968 . colonial airlines which was merged into eastern airlines in 1956 . seaboard world airlines , an all cargo airline which started out as seaboard & western , which was merged into the all cargo airline flying tigers , which also no longer exists to - day . i am a retired engineer ; and i worked at all 3 of these airlines .\ni can remember northeastern international airways which had flights from long island islip to hartford philly boston miami ft lauderdale west palm among others and american international airlines which flew out of atlantic city international airport to numerous florida destinations . capitol airlines flew from philly miami boston santo domingo san juan and geneva among others air sunshine i believed was the commuter carrier for national airlines\nthanks for all info so far - - all of which i knew already . there ' s a pretty good collection of golden west photos in the database . still , i ' m curious as to the circumstances of their going out of business and whether there are any remnants today . . .\n1945 : edmund converse , flight school and charter service , phoenix az . 1946 : moved to las vegas nv . 1949 : bonanza air lines . 7 / 1 / 68 : merged with pacific air lines and west coast air lines as hughes air west .\nthis combo deal begins with the golden circle and then you can go and explore reykjav\u00edk at your own leisure on the reykjav\u00edk sightseeing hop - on hop - off bus .\nafter travelling the golden circle in a super jeep we kick the action into higher gear to get even closer to iceland\u2019s nature and go for a snowmobiling tour on langj\u00f6kull .\naccording to william e . jackman , a spokesman for the air traffic conference , the industry ' s self - regulatory group , 31 airlines honored nearly 65 , 000 tickets valued at $ 8 . 5 million for travel on braniff international , which went out of business in may 1982 . he said that at least seven airlines had honored more than 2 , 000 tickets valued at $ 385 , 697 on altair airlines , a regional carrier in the northeast that defaulted last january , and that eight lines had honored an undetermined number of tickets on golden west airlines , a southern california company that defaulted last april .\ncochise airlines was commuter airlines operating in arizona . the owner and ceo was kenny cardella , an ex - football player at the univ . of arizona .\nnot sure if you want to split hairs here , but technically allegheny airlines is not defunt . while it was rebranded as usair , then usairways , part and parcel it\u2019s still the core of usairways . allegheny aquired mohawk , psa , lake central and piedmont . 2nd point depending on who you talk to \u201ceast\u201d or \u201cwest\u201d either usairways is defunct ( except the name ) as america west bought them and saved them . or america west is defunct as usairways merged with them .\non a busy day at the west imperial terminal , saturn dc - 8 - 54f n8008f was caught in brother bob\u2019s camera lens .\n1931 : f c anderson & elbert clayton dba des moines airways , des moines ia , on acquisition of mid - west airways .\nwaterfalls , sn\u00e6fellsj\u00f6kull and the northern lights are among the things you can expect to see on this tour to the west of iceland .\ni used to love the \u201cgroumet flights\u201d of republic leaving at dinner time . one could eat one\u2019s way to denver and the west .\nyou forgot lake central airlines , out of indianapolis , 1950 - 1968 . dc - 3 , convair 340 , convair 580 , and nord 262 . merged into allegheny airlines , 1968 . lake central was founded as roscoe turner airlines .\n1929 : ( carl g ) cromwell - hunt aero services dba cromwell airlines inc , san angelo tx . focus on west tx oil companies , with service to ft worth and dallas . 1932 : ended ops .\n1980 : ( fdr : larry risley ) , albuquerque nm . 19 ? ? : incorporated as mesa air group . 1994 : acquired carolina commuter . 1996 : ccair . affiliations : america west , us airlines .\ni am not aware of presidential merging with pan am . there were numerous other airlines not mentioned such as america west , action , precision , business express , bar harbor , command , pba , best , marco island , naples , florida express and florida west , air atlanta , ata , american international , air caribbean , bonanza , west coast , jetstream , northeastern international , carnival , skywest , and hughes air west , jet express , leisure air , legend , mackey , panagra , pro air , pioneer , ransome , reeve aleutian , wien , and sunworld international , just to name a few . in all , one might double the number cited above ( see \u201cdefunct airlines\u201d on wikopedia .\nsure did enjoy flying down memory lane on central & frontier airlines . when is the next dfw reunion ? great pictures of old friends . is anyone else still working from the central class of 1965 ? i am with expressjet airlines that was just bought out by sky west and will merge with atlantic southeast airlines in 2011 . a big thank you for a wonderful website !\n19 ? ? : no data . 1970 : acquired by pacific western airlines .\nc . 19 ? ? : no data . 1982 : became sunbelt airlines .\n19 ? ? : vance international airline . 1970 : became mcculloch international airlines .\nwhere is pacific northern airlines which operated between pdx / sea and many alaska destinations ? i worked for them 1955 - 1987 until they merged with western airlines .\npacific northwest ( pna ) is not mentionned . they merged into western airlines .\nwhere is northwest airlines ? it should be noted that delta airlines acquired the carrier . i should know i am still flying except under another name and uniform .\nfixed error about presidential airlines : it did not eventually merge with pan am .\nyou ' ll want to see the famous delights of the golden circle . but why not combine them with a quad biking adventure you\u2019ll never forget ? two fantastic experiences in one !\n8 / 23 / 52 : name change from robinson airlines . 1959 : utica ny ( fdr : robert peach sr ) . 1972 : acquired by allegheny airlines .\na three - day tour along the south coast that brings you to some of the most precious jewels of iceland - glaciers , waterfalls , ice cave , the golden circle and more .\nc . 1989 : metroflight div of american eagle . 1992 : became simmons airlines .\nincludes flights of indian airlines ( from the collection of diederik r . vels heijn )\nfact check needed re : eastern airlines . i believe their demise occurred before 1991 .\nsouthwest airways was based in sfo and in 1958 changed it\u2019s name to pacific airlines .\nthe world\u2019s airlines carried a record 3 . 3 billion passengers on 27 million flights .\nterry waddington also took these two december 1 photos , of airliners lined up for runway 24 - left . above , a twa 707s waits to join the line while a golden west twin otter can be seen on its takeoff roll , or perhaps it was landing . below , it\u2019s slow moving up , a notch at a time .\nfrom the same shooting spot , brother bob caught three f - 27as of air west in july , shortly after the bonanza - pacific - west coast tri - merger . ex - pacific n2774r , left , has been stripped for repainting while n748l and n277r remain in their original company colors .\ntwa connies flying to the west coast were quite rare by may when super - g n7105c was photographed , on the east ramp at the hangar .\nat another west imperial terminal gate , aeonaves de mexico dc - 6 xa - nak receives ground service , perhaps in preparation for a charter flight .\nthe lockheed - 14 super electra pj - ait \u201ctroepiaal\u201d on its way from curacao to miami in 1943 on behalf of klm\u2019s west - indian operation .\nthe connemara day tour takes you to the wild west of ireland , where the traditions of yesteryear are still very much a part of daily life .\nsun valley airlines and magic carpet airlines flew the hollywood crowd from salt lake to sun valley , idaho as well as the \u201cmini - liners\u201d from airwest airlines . it seems another airline called \u201crich airlines\u201d owned by ed rich flew to sun valley . what a blast it use to be working for the airlines\u2026 . it was such a \u201cfix\u201d that i believe you would have worked for them free gratis . i\u2019m an ole hughes airwest guy .\nthis is another fb page titled\ngolden west airlines\n. it has been collecting comments , gwa stories , & photos for several years . it ' s where i got the confidence to create this page . i posted my first photo ever , anywhere , on john ' s page . he didn ' t laugh ( too hard = : ) and has been very supportive ever since . please check it out at : urltoken\nthis list gives a brief summary of what became of the five dash - 7 aircraft flown by golden west . dash 701 & 705 have both been grounded . aircraft 702 , 703 , & 724 are still in the air . no information regarding the short sd3 - 30 aircraft has been found . any details you could add would be appreciated .\nj border - you\u2019ve got it a\u2013backwards . north central & southern merged to become republic , then merged with hughes air west and kept the republic name . then republic was taken over by nwa who was taken over by dl . huges air west came from the west cast , pacific , bonanza merger . north central was known as wisconsin central which was the first airline to fly a nfl team ( green bay packers ) \u2026 . . in 1941 .\nindia has a long coastline . the west coast borders the arabian sea and the east coast the bay of bengal , both parts of the indian ocean .\nwow ! thank you , i\u2019m a pilot for american airlines based at lax , i started my career with swift airlines in 1978 . . thank you so much for sharing the memorys\u2026\nwhat a great selection of shots . classic aircraft , varied airlines , different aspects\u2026 . fantastic\n12 / 1 / 84 : from chaparral airlines , dallas tx . 1986 : acquired command airways . 1988 : became regional subsidiary of american airlines . 1990 : merged with metroflight .\nincludes routes of merpati nusantara airlines ( from the collection of diederik r . vels heijn )\nthere was a c & s airlines ( chicago and southern ) that merged with delta in 1957 , for a short time delta was known as delta - c & s airlines .\nwestern airlines was the oldest continually operating airline in the world at the time of it\u2019s merger with delta airlines . the well known motto was \u201cwestern \u2013 the only way to fly\u201d\u2026 !\nthe world\u2019s airlines carried a record 3 . 3 billion passengers on 27 million flights last year\ntry including pacific northern airlines ( pna ) who was purchased in ( i believe ) 1974 by western airlines \u2013 now part of the delta family . this puchase , by wal , gave them the conus to alaska reach . western airlines\u2026 . the only way to fly\u2026 . .\nhow about the 2nd incarnation of national airlines based in las ? our daughter flew for them for a couple of years and they were a very nice airline until put out of business after 9 / 11 by the government in favor of america west .\ngood reading , yes there where many more airlines to add . . it\u2019s nice to see not only the names of airlines long forgotten , but also names of crew members i flew with worldwide in my 38 years . so rusty it was eisenberg and yes he is still out there . and claw , at modern air west berlin they were not topless on rev flights . let\u2019s not forget\u2026 mcculloch international airlines , contemporary entertainment and the \u201cstarship\u201d\n1981 : american trans - air airlines , indianapolis in ( charter ) . c . 1999 : acquired chicago express airlines . c . 19 ? ? : feeder routes as ata connection .\nthe operation of the america west aircraft with paint schemes reflecting allegheny , piedmont , psa keep the logos and name in use to prevent competitors from using them .\nsome more by - gone airlines include cascade ( metro liners ) and air oregon , ( piper navajos ) cochise , ( convairs ) imperial airines , ( c - 402 , emb - 110 and short 360 ) sunair ( metroliners ) , western pacific ( west - pac ) b - 737 - 300 , wien air alaska , royal west ( bae - 146 ) , states west , ( be - 1900 ) , morris air ( 737 ) mark air ( 737 ) \u2026 . all bit the dust or were merged in one way or another and the list goes on\u2026 . .\njust a couple more of what i hope to see in a growing list . golden gate , operated out of monterrey calif . ( mry ) sometime in the mid 80\u201ds . flying shorts patriot airlines . a cargo carrier operating out of stead airport , reno nevada . sometime in the 90\u2019s . flying 727\u2019s .\n1984 ( ? ) : air one airlines , st louis mo . 1984 : ended ops .\n1938 : renamed from wyoming air service , casper wy . 1941 : acquired by western airlines .\nthe caption regarding midway airlines is incorrect , the airline was certified and began operations november 1979 , i should know , i was one of the original employees of the airlines . we had a great time , unfortunately they went out of business after buying the philadelphia operation of eastern airlines .\njet america airlines flew from 1981 through 1987 . it had an all md - 80 flew and was based in long beach , ca . it was eventually bought and merged into alaska airlines .\ntranscaribbean airlines operated out of a quonset hut at jfk during the 70s , headquarters in sanjuan .\n4 . usair purchases piedmont airlines , merges it into usair . merged company operates as usair .\nin comparison , the airlines that received just one star have experienced a high number of accidents .\nnone of the virgin - branded airlines have had a major accident or fatality in their history .\nthis tour will take you straight to all the interesting sights of south - west iceland without any inconvenience and give you time to explore the natural wonders you encounter .\na number of circumstances interrupted the composition of the girl of the golden west . his librettists didn\u2019t work quite as quickly as he would have liked , slowing his progress . in addition , his family encountered a personal tragedy when a servant girl committed suicide in response to the unfounded jealousy of puccini\u2019s wife . however , three years after his trip to new york , fanciulla was completed .\n1969 : k - c aviation , subsidiary of kimberly - clark corp , appleton wi . 1984 : midwest express airlines , milwaukee wi . 1984 : acquired assets of air florida . 1989 : formed subsidiary skyway airlines in partnership with mesa airlines . 1994 : second operational base at omaha nb .\nthis brings back a lot of memories . still several missing that i worked for . air new england , precison airlines , five star airlines , bar harbor , and allstar airlines . plus does anyone else remember the \u201cyellowbirds\u201d ? i think they were part of , or a gimick for northeast .\nit will be interesting to see your write - up about continental airlines and united . united airlines keeping ther name for the airline , the continental airlines logo on the tail ( for how long nobody knows ) , and the continental airlines ceo taking over the raines ! now this is going to be a combination that is going to interesting . . being an x continental airlines employee i feel bad that the continental image will soon be lost into what is shown above , but never forgotten !\n6 . us airways has , through mergers and acquisitions , purchased and operated 3 regional airlines as part of their network , although the 3 airlines are operated separately ( allegheny communter , jetstream international , and henson airlines - jetstream and henson are acquired when piedmont was purchased as piedmont owned both ) . a complicating factor is that allegheny commuter is made up of a forced merger by us airways of two wholly owned regional airlines , pennsylvania and suburban airlines . the two are renamed allegheny commuter )\nthank you so much for these photos and the priceless commentary as only someone who had \u2018been there\u2019 could do\u2026my earliest memories of lax were as a \u2018future pilot\u2019 passenger on golden west / psa / apollo / ual etc . i later got to fly n4703u as a pilot with polar air cargo\u2026how wonderful to find the photo of when it was brand - new . and what great comments from everyone\u2026\nmusically , girl of the golden west is one of puccini\u2019s most innovative pieces . to an extent not seen in his earlier operas , he experiments with new harmonies and orchestration techniques . the work presents a challenge to both performers and directors in the sheer complexity of the onstage action . more so even than tosca , this opera requires that its lead singers also be first - rate actors .\nn7502a , flagship oklahoma is seen during engine run - up at american\u2019s hangar . it was lost during a training flight west of montauk , long island in january 1961 .\nthis may 1967 image gives us a look at the terminal building plus an air west dc - 9 - 14 , a dhc - 6 twin otter and psa 727 .\nworked 42 years for the airlines , mid continent , bought out by braniff . went with north west after bnf went down and then sun country until i retired . sun country was started by braniff pilots after bnf went down . lots of memories . like your site .\nc . 1938 : boston & maine airways , . 19 ? ? : absorbed by northeast airlines .\n1981 : billings mt . 1989 : acquired mall airways . 19 ? ? : acquired pilgrim airlines .\n1947 : charles & edna sherman dba california central airlines , burbank ca . 1954 : ended ops .\nc . 1967 : los angeles , lax american airlines terminal . routes along california coast and interior .\n1927 : ( harold j ) pitcairn aviation ( airmail ) , new brunswick nj . 1929 : sold air mail interests to north american aviation corp . 1930 : reorganized as eastern air transport , miami fl . 1934 : name change to eastern airlines . 19 ? ? : acquired ludington airlines . 1937 : acquired wedell - williams air service . 1938 : incorporation as eastern airlines ( pres : edward v rickenbacker ) . 1956 : acquired colonial airlines . 1967 : acquired mackey airways . 1973 : acquired caribbean - atlantic airlines . 2 / 24 / 86 : acquired by continental airlines ( texas international ) and dissolved . 1989 : eastern airlines shuttle acquired by donald trump as trump shuttle . 1991 : ended ops .\none that would be nice to see in this article is north east airlines . the infamous \u201cyellowbirds\u201d .\nif you think back and wonder why , where these airlines have gone . stop , think about the corporate crooks that are still around that ran those airlines into the ground for personal profit , totally ignoring the hard working employees of each of these airlines . carl ichn the # 1 thief \u201cowner of twa\u201d\nnicely done . i hope you can continue to add the many other other by - gone airlines .\nin 2015 , the three airlines combined to safely deliver more than 35 million passengers across five continents .\n1982 - 84 ) . 11 / 22 / 85 : began service to west coast us . 1980 : acquired ok air . 2 / 19 / 86 : ended ops /\nprior to caribbean airlines\u2019s dominance of the caribbean market in recent years , another trinidad and tobago carrier used to own the title of being one of the biggest island fliers . its name was british west indian airways , or bwia for short . bwia dates back to 1939 , when new zealander and world war i pilot lowell yerex started the carrier using a single lockheed lodestar with one route between trinidad and barbados . the airline at the time was called west indian airlines but after a takeover by british south american airways ( bsaa ) , the carrier became bwia .\nas golden west airlines it continued to expand aggressively through the 1970s , adding service to san francisco ( sfo ) , oakland , bakersfield , fresno , oxnard , santa rosa , merced , modesto , monterey , san jose , stockton and other smaller airports\u2014many of which no longer have commercial service\u2014such as van nuys airport , fullerton municipal airport , and the airport in the sky on santa catalina island . in 1971 it attempted to acquire los angeles airways , a local helicopter commuter line , but the deal fell through .\ni worked for four airlines . only one is still operating . however , i know a woman who was a flight attendant for nine airlines , all of which are now defunct ! the angel of death !\nif you include small regional airlines , you missed henson aviation , ransome airlines , newair , and pilgrim . also colonial airlines which operated dc - 3s from new york to albany and monreal and was bought by eastern , in the late 1940s , i think , so that it could get a route to motreal .\none word . amazing ! loved scrolling and reading most of the comments . truly the golden age of aviation . thank you for sharing your knowledge and abundance of amazing historical aviation photos with us . good health & happy new year \ud83d\ude42\ncorrection , i screwed up . air california original flew lockheed electras aquired from qantas . . not l 1011\u2019s . sorry , i\u2019m getting older and , by the way , the dps program at continental airlines was a great program . many of the dps\u2019s went on to be sales reps . ( the proud bird with the golden tail ) jim\nhere\u2019s a most unusual aircraft in airline service , the german - made hamburger flugzeugbau hfb 320 hansa jet . beginning in 1969 , it was flown by golden west airlines from burbank to santa barbara ( 19 minutes flying time ) and palm springs , staffed by two pilots and one \u2018mini - stew , \u2019 who could be no taller than 5 feet so she could stand upright in the passenger cabin , which lacked galley and lavatory capacity . seen at burbank march 12 , 1969 , the type was withdrawn the following year .\n1919 : cecil b demille dba mercury aviation co and mercury air lines , demille field , west los angeles ca . 1921 : discontinued ops , sold assets to rogers airport corp .\ni once flew a regional airlines ( in 1984 ) operating on the west coast and using bac 111\u2019s . my cheap flight from pdx to sfo had 3 intermediate stops , including bend , or and 2 others . i think it was called pacific express and it should be in your list\nthe golden chariot , [ 42 ] \u2014 the golden chariot is the only luxury train offering two train tour itineraries in south india . the itineraries are named the pride of the south and the splendor of the south . whereas the pride of the south tour itinerary covers destinations in karnataka along with a halt the india\u2019s most prominent beach destination goa , the splendor of the south itinerary offers tours to tastefully selected destinations across south india . destinations covered during the 8 days itinerary of the splendor of the south aboard the golden chariot include bangalore , chennai , pondicherry , thanjavur , madurai , thiruvananthapuram , alleppey and kochi . both journeys include a dash of cultural sights , world heritage sites , local interactions and wildlife .\nc . 1942 : juneau ak on acquisition of alaska air transport . 1968 : aquired by alaska airlines .\n1975 : utica ny ( fdr / pres : paul quackenbush ) . 1984 : merged with piedmont airlines .\n19 ? ? : kodiak ak . 1973 : merged with western alaska airlines as kodiak western alaska airways .\n1950 : formed on acquisition of ( roscoe ) turner air services . 1968 : acquired by allegheny airlines .\njet america out of long beach , ca in the 80\u2019s . flew md - 82\u2019s bought by alaska airlines\npace airlines from winston was a charter company that wet leased airplanes and crew to start the hooters airline .\n7 . apparently , if a name brand is not used for a period of years in commerce , it is possible for competitors to begin using it . therefore , us airways renames it\u2019s 3 wholly owned regional airlines after former merger partners . henson is renamed piedmont airlines and flies under that name today . allegheny has already been renamed and is eventually merged into the piedmont regional airline , while jetstream international is renamed psa airlines and flies under that name today . these regional airlines share neither employees , operating certificates , or corporate history with the original airlines . they are simply name changes for the regional airlines that are owned by us airways ."]}
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beings ' who work here .\nthis list of car models made by ford includes ford sports cars , suv models , ford compact cars , and even classic ford cars . fords shown below can be hovered over , or you can click on the names of the ford brands to get more information on any of them . ford types also have car class information available if you click on their names and go to their dedicated page .\nthis list of all ford cars and models is your one stop ford vehicle model list , including photos of ford vehicles along with release dates and body types . make sure to also check out the most popular ford mustang models . among the ford automobiles listed below are the ford contour , ford expedition , and any of the ford company latest models . a truly american company , ford revolutionized auto manufacturing and set the stage for car culture in the united states . old ford cars were some of the first on the road , and the list below has them , too ! old fords and new , you ' ll find plenty of information here .\ndays after ford sa ceo jeffery nemeth was summoned to the vehicle manufacturer ' s headquarters in the us\u201a the multinational has recalled 1 , 078 ford fiesta st models in sa .\nthe taurus has remained a fan favorite over the years , and continues its tradition as one of the longest running models in ford\u2019s lineup .\nworked directly for agents in a international modeling agency . interacted with models / clients on daily basis .\nkeyes : gary dakin runs the plus size division of ford models . and ashley graham is one of his most successful models and they were both kind enough to join us from our bureau in new york city . thanks for speaking with us .\nwith a few minor exceptions , both models and agents live up to every stereotype you ' ve heard of .\nall ford models representatives correspond via email domains that end with fordmodels . com . if you are contacted by anyone claiming to be a representative of ford models , do not respond without first verifying their identity by promptly calling us directly at ( 212 ) 219 - 6500 and we\u2019ll be happy to assist you .\nford germany and ford u . k . collaborate to release the transit in europe .\nford ' s board of directors names bill ford to replace jacques nasser as ceo .\njoining us now is ashley graham , as well as her agent , gary dakin . gary runs the plus - size division of ford models and is responsible for placing some of the most visible plus - size models on magazine covers and runways worldwide . welcome both to the program .\nby 2020 , ford division ' s suv lineup will grow to nine entries , while the lincoln brand will market four suvs , all of which share underpinnings with companion ford models , according to the sources .\ncaldwell was the first non ford - family member to become chairman and ceo of ford .\nford discontinues the mercury line to concentrate all its efforts on the ford and lincoln brands .\neileen and jerry , working alongside their daughter jamie , seated on the floor , and two of their models , 1948 .\nthe grid edge comprises technologies , solutions and business models advancing the transition toward a decentralized , distributed and transactive electric grid .\nford policy is one of continuous product development . the right is reserved to change specifications , colours of the models and items illustrated and described on this website at any time .\nford models , a name that has become synonymous with the business of cover girls and runway divas , is being bought by a company that specializes in representing nascar drivers and football players .\ntoo many models on their board , you have to keep the agent model relationship very strong , or you don ' t get work .\nford division officials did not disclose details on two other unidentified models . supplier sources said those vehicles likely are new compact models , where consumer demand is greatest . one is based on the next - generation focus small car , the sources said , while the other could be based on the next - generation of the subcompact fiesta .\ngreg krelenstein of starworks talks print vs digital , identity politics and finding the perfect cover star in the latest of the ongoing series of interviews by urltoken & ford models . subscribe . . .\nthank you for completing the ford models scouting application . we review each submission carefully , but due to high volume , we can ' t contact all our applicants . if you are selected , a ford scout will reach out to you directly .\nford models is the premiere management company representing fashion talent around the world . as the agency renowned for innovating artist and model management , ford is the most recognized and respected name in the business . the agency has an unprecedented talent roster spanning the areas of hair & makeup artists , stylists , photographers and models . with an established foundation of talent and agents , ford continues to innovate and influence the industries of modeling , artist management and fashion .\nthe decision to add the new models was previously agreed to in ford\u2019s labor contract with the united automobile workers , and was hardly a surprise given the industry\u2019s continued shift toward larger , more utilitarian vehicles .\nford ' s roberto rossellini stopped by to talk about video games . subscribe to ford \u25ba\u25ba urltoken about ford : founded in 1946 by its namesakes , e . . .\nthe growth in larger models is partly because of low gasoline prices , as well as continued efforts by automakers to broaden their product lineups to meet demand .\nlike similar announcements made this year by general motors and fiat chrysler , ford\u2019s move is primarily driven by competitive pressures to keep pace with the surging market for new truck and s . u . v . models .\nford plans to expand its lineup of sport utility and crossover vehicles in the united states to 13 models from seven by 2020 , according to company officials and supplier sources , in response to rapid growth in suv sales .\nin the first of an ongoing interview series by urltoken & ford models , vogue ' s helena suric sat down with christopher michael to talk about her work at vogue & the talent group and the importance . . .\ng . m . , for example , has enjoyed success with a new line of midsize pickups that offer consumers an attractive alternative to its larger truck models .\nit was jerry\u2019s first encounter with the financial realities of the fashion business . canceled work meant canceled checks . he and his wife might regard their models as \u201cstars\u201d to be cherished and rewarded for their very particular beauty , but in the eyes of the rag trade , models were just wage earners , another category of hired help .\n\u201cit was my job to hire all the models for constable\u2019s advertising campaigns and catalogues . so i was on the telephone a lot . i got to know how all the different agencies worked , and i made friends with a lot of the models . i learned a big lesson when mr . isaac liberman saw what i was paying for some models per hour . he was not happy , and he let me know it . so we had to work that much quicker in the photo studio . \u201d\ndetroit - - ford motor co . plans to expand its lineup of suvs and crossover vehicles in the u . s . to 13 models from seven by 2020 , according to company officials and supplier sources , in response to rapid growth in suv sales .\n\u201ceach of those early models was precious , \u201d recalled eileen . \u201cwe worked very hard for all of them . but jean patchett was the first that we made into a star . \u201d\nford models , with headquarters in soho , was founded in 1946 by eileen and jerry ford . it quickly became one of the world ' s leading agencies , representing household faces like cheryl tiegs , christie brinkley and ali macgraw . in recent years , the swedish model vendela and the victoria ' s secret cover girl stephanie seymour joined the roster .\n[ 5 ] ford ecosport titanium + variants comes with new design 205 / 60 r16 alloy wheels . for details please contact your nearest ford dealership .\nredesigned and upgraded last year , the 2011 ford taurus is ford ' s flagship sedan delivering outstanding style , performance , and safety for 5 passengers .\n\u201cthere are two good reasons for these requirements , \u201d eileen once explained . \u201cfirst , photographic models must fit manufacturers\u2019 samples\u2026 second , the camera really does add at least 10 pounds to each subject . \u201d\nford equity research is an independent investment research firm delivering unbiased , high - quality fundamental data , stock selection models , stock ratings and analytical tools to investment professionals . our mandate is straightforward : to improve the investment performance of our clients . for 40 years , investment firms ranging from boutiques to global asset managers have placed their trust in ford equity research .\nthe full name of ford ' s financial services arm is ford motor credit company llc , and today the company offers loans and leases to car buyers , in addition to loans and lines of credit for ford and other dealerships .\nford chip ganassi racing enters four ford gts numbered 66 , 67 , 68 and 69 to honor the historic four consecutive victories that began 50 years prior .\nfernanda oliveira gives us her top tips for finding style inspiration . subscribe to ford \u25ba\u25ba urltoken about ford : founded in 1946 by its nam . . .\nfiat chrysler , for its part , has expanded its portfolio of jeep s . u . v . s to feature smaller models that incorporate the rugged styling and capability that has defined the brand for years .\nthe ford explorer is a sport utility vehicle produced by the american manufacturer ford since 1990 . the ford explorer went on to become one of the most popular sport utility vehicles on the road . the model years through 2010 were traditional body - on - frame , mid - size suvs . for the 2011 model year , ford moved the explorer to a more modern unibody , full - size crossover suv / crossover utility vehicle platform , the same volvo - derived platform the ford flex and ford taurus use . it is slotted between the traditional body - on - frame , full - size ford expedition and the mid - size cuv ford edge . although outwardly similar , the fifth generation explorer , ford edge and ford escape do not share platforms . the . . . more on wikipedia\nthe third annual ford models beauty suite took place at the godfrey hotel where attendees received complimentary manicures , hair styling , and make up by ford artists and brow shaping by chella brow bar . treats were provided by union sushi and vosges haut - chocolat . surprise flower deliveries from kalla dazzled guests and a via strozzi trunk show gave the event an extra pop of color .\n6 2018 ford mustang gt vs . mustang shelby gt350 drag race is a bummer\neileen and jerry ford now had the capital to expand their nascent modeling business .\nthe ford southern africa ceo says that while ford could have handled the matter better , none of the incidents where kuga engines caught fire led to . . .\nford announces details of $ 4 . 5 billion investment in electric vehicles - curbed\nwith the american market poised for another big year of vehicle sales , companies are eager to capitalize on the strong demand while it lasts \u2014 even if it means stepping up investments to increase production or introduce new models .\njerry ford capitalized on his wife\u2019s high - fashion priorities , following her lead in downplaying product advertising and drawing up a list of commissions that ford would not accept for its models in any category . for example , ford girls would not pose for true - crime - magazine illustrations ; they would not consent to brassiere or bathtub poses ; the fords would not supply bosomy heroines for steamy book jackets ; and deodorant ads were discouraged as \u201cnot worthy\u201d of their girls\u2019 \u201cspecial talents . \u201d\nthe taurus rolls into 2018 as one of the timeless centerpieces of the ford fleet .\nwhether you want four - doors or just two , the compact 2010 ford focus is available in both body styles and now comes standard with ford ' s mykey system .\nford has claimed that it is aware of only one fire incident involving an ecosport .\naccording to ceo mark fields , the company will stand by its plans to develop 13 new models over the next ten years\u2014promising a hybrid autonomous vehicle by 2021\u2014as well as developing and testing electric vehicle infrastructure , like a wireless charging system .\nmodeling\u2014or , rather , the arcane art of model management\u2014seems bred into katie ford\u2019s bones . eileen ford , part pit bull , part den mother and all business , helped shape what women looked like and how they dressed for nearly half a century . her ford models inc . , which she and jerry started in their manhattan walkup , imposed order on the scattershot business of beauty brokering and unveiled such faces as suzy parker , cheryl tiegs , lauren hutton , christie brinkley , rachel hunter and veronica webb .\nplus - size models an increasing presence in ads the term\nmodel\ntypically evokes the image of a woman who is tall and svelte . but ashley graham is not that kind of model . she has curves , dimples and abundant skin . she ' s a plus - sized model , and she ' s becoming increasingly visible in the mainstream . she and gary dakin , who runs the plus - size division of ford models , discuss her career - - and her recent lingerie ad , which stirred controversy when it was rejected by both abc and fox .\nmr . hinrichs said the new models were \u201cbuilding on our strengths\u201d in the truck and s . u . v . categories \u2014 even as the investments are seen as a response to mr . trump\u2019s aggressive push for more american auto jobs .\nfor more than four decades , ford ' s european arm has been taking otherwise mild - mannered models and turning them into performance monsters . operating free of the constraints that bound pure production cars , rs has variously employed a variety of means including multi - valve heads , turbocharging , and all - wheel drive , to list just a few , in the name of squeezing out more power . unfortunately , we in the u . s . have largely been left out of the rs fun\u2014until now , as the 2017 ford focus rs is a true world car . in celebration , we present a look back at all the rs models that paved the way .\nford is a very relaxed environment . everyone is very nice . schedules can be flexible .\nchilde harold wills designed the ford logo . he used his grandfather\u2019s stencil set , which was based on the style of writing taught in schools when ford and wills were children . however , the ford oval would not be featured on a car until the 1927 model a .\nthree ford gt40 mk . iis sweep the podium at the 24 hours of le mans .\nthe iconic and popular ford focus returns for 2015 with just as many bells and whistles .\nford\u2019s ferrari - fighting hypercar is a wild - styled track star worthy of its name .\nkeyes : what made you get into the plus - sized industry , gary ? you represent several other models - i mean , crystal renn . how ' d you say : this is the side of modeling that i want to be on ?\na heat wave breaks on l . a . , but flaunt knows where to beat it : the shady , paradisiacal pool the hollywood roosevelt hotel . luckily for us , business is often intertwined with pleasure . this is especially true during our ongoing poolside model casting sessions , this week featuring a lovely bunch of fresh faces from ford models .\nwhile the long - running taurus name will be excluded from the retail lineup of ford motor company , the 2007 ford taurus will continue to be offered as a fleet or commercial vehicle .\nford designed the 26 - horsepower sweepstakes and defeated alexander winton ' s 70 - horsepower bullet in 10 laps around the one - mile oval of the detroit driving club . the victory lead to henry ford ' s second short - lived attempt at auto manufacture , the henry ford company .\nford - philco engineers unveil the mission control center used to put a man on the moon .\nford introduces three - point , self - adjusting and retracting front outboard lap and shoulder belts .\nthe compact and reliable ford escape suv offers plenty of features for an entry - level crossover .\nthe iconic ford taurus is back for a new year with a long list of available options .\nford to expand u . s . production of trucks and s . u . v . s\nas s . u . v . market booms , ford to invest $ 1 . 2 billion\ndo you use acronyms ? do you always text back ? ford model ' s luke thorp breaks down his dos and don ' ts of texting . subscribe to ford \u25ba\u25ba urltoken . . .\nmore than a few models appreciate katie\u2019s lack of interest in their personal lives - and praise her for her practical advice about how to market themselves . \u201cpeople may know this business as well as i do , \u201d says katie . \u201cnobody knows it better . \u201d\nit is a midsummer afternoon at the ford agency , and katie is feeling energetic . already today she has spoken with designer todd oldham and model patricia velasquez and met with one of her vice presidents to discuss contracts with pantene and cover girl . the ford agency still finds its models the old - fashioned way - scouting expeditions to far - flung model agencies ; an annual tv pageant called supermodel of the world ; and ford\u2019s famous open - door thursdays , which find hundreds of young girls lining up nervously , hoping to become one of the anointed .\nedsel was the only child of henry and clara ford . after his death , henry ford returned to his former position as president of ford motor company . today , edsel ' s legacy lives on in his contributions to the design of lincoln cars and his generous backing of art in detroit .\nford\u2019s best - selling and compact fusion continues to be centerpiece of the lineup for many solid reasons .\nford\u2019s best - selling fusion sedan brings comfort , style and grace to an entry - level vehicle .\nan american icon is revived as ford reintroduces the bronco to its stable for the 2020 model year .\nat least one of ford ' s competitors , elite model management , did not appear concerned about the buyout . monique pillard , the president , said , ' ' we continue to offer the best management , the best celebrity division as well as the best upcoming models in the industry , which are a lot more significant than a relationship with a sports company . ' '\nat least three of those future models have been approved for production in the past two years , sources said . since 2014 , the market share of suvs has increased from 32 . 6 percent to nearly 40 percent of total u . s . vehicle sales in 2016 .\nat least three of those future models have been approved for production in the past two years , sources said . since 2014 , the market share of sport utilities has increased from 32 . 6 per cent to nearly 40 per cent of total us vehicle sales in 2016 .\nin doing so , ford helped launch the domestic suv market . as suvs became popular substitutes for family sedans , station wagons and vans , the explorer became one of ford\u2019s most successful vehicles . the explorer was a more comfortable and better - handling replacement for the ford bronco , which was discontinued in 1996 .\nmr . dakin : like , incredible , incredible , incredible support from the other agents , the models . the clients - it ' s really , that ' s new , but it ' s definitely - there ' s been a shift in the past couple of years .\nfor 2002 and 2003 , advancetrac electronic stability control was optional on the ford focus . featuring refreshed front - end styling for 2005 , the ford focus replaced the svt model with an st version . the ford focus was once - again restyled in 2008 with only a two - door and four - door model available . the ford sync system was first introduced as an option for the focus . for the 2012 model year , the north american ford focus received a completely new platform and a refined compact car appearance .\nin the 60 years since then , ford has performed more than 31 , 000 crash tests around the world . in recent years ford has also used virtual crash testing to maximize the quantity and availability of crash data . in tandem with physical testing , the crash simulations help ford gather more data than ever before .\ni would like to join the ford community . by checking this box i agree to receive information about happenings and events , new ford videos and content , updates from behind the scenes and special offers and partners .\nat the end of march 1947 , eileen ford had just turned 25 . her husband was still 22 .\nrichard avedon\u2019s first harper & apos ; s bazaar cover , featuring ford model nat\u00e1lie nickerson , january 1947 .\nnumerous advanced features available in three trim levels takes the 2010 ford taurus to a new level of refinement .\nthe popular fusion by ford offers plenty of features and trademark reliability at an entry - level price tag .\nthe funky flex is ford\u2019s answer to those seeking a modern version of the old - school station wagon .\nmy favorite thing is all the connections and contacts i\u2019m introduced to along with my team @ fordmodels , which play important role in my life . i\u2019ve also met a lot of models who have become my friends including photographers , stylists , makeup artists with whom i\u2019m still in touch with .\nneither ford nor its buyer , magnum sports & entertainment , would disclose the price . magnum is expected to pay cash and stock for ford , including the more than 80 percent of the company owned by the founding family , said katie ford , president of the agency , and robert m . gutkowski , president of magnum .\nunder mullaly , ford didn\u2019t just weather the financial crisis of 2008 as the only american auto manufacturer to avoid receiving a government bailout loan . instead of waiting out the crisis , ford continued to aggressively invest in product development so that when the economy recovered ford products would be some of the best vehicles on the market . a key part of mullaly\u2019s leadership was the one ford plan . one ford envisioned every person in every part of the global enterprise as part of a single team united by a common culture and a shared goal to deliver outstanding products .\nmodels are not very treated like human beings many times . be the company that will make a move on that . show them some actual respect , fair compesantions and please remember that agencies are supposed to work for the model and not the other way around . so pretty much , respect . and i mean , not only in words , but in actions . financial respect : pay in time , be fair . professional respect : let us know with advance of schedules , dont waste time of models just because you\ncan\n. make ir necessary then request their time . thank you .\nalthough the rs tag wouldn ' t carry real clout until the arrival of the british - built escort rs , escort mexico , and capri rs , the rs story actually begins in germany with a trio of rs ( rally sport ) models . powered by a v - 4 engine , ford of germany ' s front - wheel - drive 15m served as the basis for the first rs model in 1968 .\nyou won ' t get a penny for all of your hard work . ford does not pay its people .\nin addition , ford plans to test a fleet of 20 transit connect hybrid taxi and van prototypes in new york and several major u . s . cities , which builds on the company\u2019s experience with the ford escape hybrid .\nfunny face , starring fred astaire and audrey hepburn , aimed higher and came from a different age and sensibility . while gently satirizing the pretensions of the fashion industry in the person of a diana vreeland figure ( \u201cthink pink ! \u201d ) , edgily played by the talented singer , vocal arranger , and author kay thompson , the movie took models seriously . the underlying message of funny face was the same as the gospel according to eileen ford : the face , funny or otherwise , was key to the highly serious creative process of fashion photography , along with discipline and a certain mental attitude . getting the right model was everything\u2014and it was only appropriate that eileen\u2019s prize models dovima and suzy parker were allotted roles in the film .\nthe recall comes days after the sunday times reported that south african insurance giants auto & general and dialdirect were to take legal action against ford in connection with fires that have destroyed several ford ecosport sports utility vehicles ( suvs ) .\ndemonstrating high fuel economy , a gasoline / electric hybrid version of the ford escape was marketed starting in the 2005 model year . the base engine for the ford escape was enlarged to 2 . 3 liters in 2005 . restyled in 2008 , the ford escape adopted a front - end appearance similar to the larger explorer and expedition sport utility vehicles .\nthe ford pinto is a subcompact car produced by the ford motor company for the model years 1971\u20131980 . initially offered as a two - door sedan , hatchback and wagon models followed in 1972 . with over 3 million sold over a 10 - year production run , the pinto competed in the u . s . market against the amc gremlin and chevrolet vega \u2014 outproducing both by total production as well as by highest model year production . the pinto also competed against imported cars from volkswagen , datsun , and toyota . a rebadged variant , the mercury bobcat , debuted in 1974 in canada and in march 1975 in the us . the pinto / bobcat and the smaller , imported ford fiesta were ultimately replaced by the front - wheel - drive ford . . . more on wikipedia\nare excited to announce the 25 visionary semi - finalists . after receiving over 1 , 100 submissions from around the world , and selected by the panel of judges , this is it . vote for the top five , link below and calvin klein , ford models , aperture foundation , and swipecast are excited to announce the 25 visionary semi - finalists . after receiving over 1 , 100 submissions from around the world , and selec\nthis titillating list of taboos was published in life magazine on october 4 , 1948 , in a five - page feature , \u201cfamily - style model agency , \u201d which opened with a photo of the handsome young couple juggling phones in their second avenue office . \u201cwhile her husband answers one telephone and hands her another , eileen ford , on a third , lines up a new job for one of her 34 fashion models . \u201d\nedsel ford created mercury cars to bridge the gap between affordable fords and luxurious lincoln cars . the first mercury was the 1939 mercury 8 , which had a v8 engine and a stylish body characteristic of edsel ford ' s design sense .\ncompletely redesigned for 2013 , the ford escape is a compact crossover capable of achieving up to 33 miles per gallon .\na compact - sized utility vehicle , the 2011 ford escape features excellent 5 - passenger ergonomics and great fuel mileage .\na mid - size five - passenger car , the 2005 ford taurus is available as a sedan or a wagon .\na good value for a solid little compact car , the 2009 ford focus demonstrates great fuel economy and updated styling .\nthe 2005 ford focus is a compact , five - passenger car available as a coupe , sedan , or wagon .\nthe 2008 ford fusion is a mid - size sedan that comes standard with keyless entry and side - curtain airbags .\nunder henry ford ' s grandson , william clay ford , the 1956 mk . ii was a revival of the 1941 continental that grew out of a custom car designed for edsel ford ' s private use . edsel and designer e . t . gregorie named these stylish and elegant cars for the inspiration they drew from the\ncontinental\ncars they saw in europe .\nthe popular ford focus is a household name , known for its versatile technology features , upper trim level luxuries and reliability .\nford to expand u . s . production of trucks and s . u . v . s - the new york times\nthere were three categories of models in the 1950s : \u201cjuniors\u201d stood at around five feet five in their stockinged feet and wore dress sizes five to nine\u2014weighing 100 to 106 pounds , they were supposed to look like teenagers , and often were . \u201cmisses\u201d were a little taller and heavier , up to 110 pounds\u2014they were sometimes described as \u201cyoung mother\u201d or \u201cin - between . \u201d at the top of the range came the \u201chigh fashion\u201d models , who started at five feet eight , ideally weighing little more than 112 pounds , with vital statistics of a 32 - to 33 - inch bust , a 20 - to 21 - inch waist , and 33 - inch hips .\nford cars offer the technology and safety you need on the road along with the fuel economy to keep you going . discover the innovative design and performance in ford ' s impressive lineup of cars . with power for towing trailers , space for hauling just about anything and reconfigurable seating for everyone , ford ' s crossovers and suv ' s are capable , convenient and versatile .\nford\u2019s plane was nicknamed the \u201ctin goose , \u201d a reference to the model t\u2019s nickname as the \u201ctin lizzie . \u201d the tin goose was one of the first airplanes used by america\u2019s early commercial airlines . combined with ford\u2019s reputation , application of assembly - line techniques and investment in ford airlines , the plane helped spur the creation of the commercial airline industry . and to further accelerate the industry\u2019s development , ford offered the plane\u2019s 35 patents free of royalties , including his patent for the navigational radio beam .\nat the time , ford ' s initial public offering ( ipo ) of common stock shares was the largest ipo in history .\nfields is committed to building momentum around the one ford plan through product excellence and instilling a spirit of innovation throughout the company .\na compact crossover with advanced features and superior fuel economy , the 2014 ford escape covers all the bases without breaking the bank .\na compact suv with awd , the 2012 ford escape is available in a hybrid trim level capable of 34 miles per gallon .\nthe 2003 ford escape is a compact suv that seats up to five passengers and is rated at 28 mpg on the highway .\nthe 2013 ford taurus is a full - size sedan available with optional awd and a sho trim level that yields 365 hp .\npresident trump met with auto industry leaders including ford\u2019s chief executive , mark fields , far right , in michigan two weeks ago .\n' ' you see actors who are modeling and models who are acting , ' ' she said . ' ' there are sports people who are modeling . there ' s a convergence in the entertainment industry that has been happening over time . we would like to be really the management group that leads the way to representing talent of all types . ' '\na full - size sedan seating five passengers , the 2009 ford taurus is an old reliable , with spaciousness and safety to boot .\na mid - size , five - passenger sedan , the 2008 ford taurus receives some exterior visual upgrades for the new model year .\nno longer available as a wagon , the 2006 ford taurus is strictly a five - passenger sedan entering its final year of production .\na compact crossover suv with a hybrid version , the 2009 ford escape is noted for its fuel economy , comfortable interior and peppy performance .\nthe 2001 ford escape is a brand - new compact suv that offers room for five passengers , great fuel economy , and available 4wd .\nin addition , ford plans to redesign the escape in 2018 , the explorer in 2019 and the edge in 2021 , the sources said .\nwhat is she looking for these days ? thin is still in , ford says , but muscle is out . models like the unrippled tomiko have flourished because \u201cthe gen - x crowd is rebelling against their gym - obsessed elders . \u201d as for heroin chic , that , says ford , is fading fast - \u201cnot that it ever worried me . i don\u2019t believe people who see girls like that would go out and do heroin . what\u2019s relevant is what\u2019s selling products , and that\u2019s something dictated by ad agencies , which were trying to create a rebellious thing for teenage advertising . heroin chic wasn\u2019t my personal taste , but my taste doesn\u2019t matter . \u201d\nthe term\nmodel\ntypically evokes the image of a woman who is tall and svelte . but ashley graham is not that kind of model . she has curves , dimples and abundant skin . she ' s a plus - sized model , and she ' s becoming increasingly visible in the mainstream . she and gary dakin , who runs the plus - size division of ford models , discuss her career \u2014 and her recent lingerie ad , which stirred controversy when it was rejected by both abc and fox .\nthe similarities to eileen don\u2019t stop there . ford also has continued the family tradition of allowing teenage models who live far from new york city to stay in her house . katie says she has fond memories of jerry hall , who lived with the fords while she and katie were in high school . \u201ci didn\u2019t realize until i was 30 that jerry was 30 , too , \u201d katie says . \u201cmy mother separated us so i wouldn\u2019t realize someone my age was out all night while i was doing homework . \u201d\nnick vogelson document editor - in - chief , sarah m richardson document fashion director , olivier rizzo contributing fashion editor , mario sorrenti photographer , roxana marcoci senior curator of photography at moma , willy vanderperre photographer , doug lloyd creative director and founder of lloyd & co . , christopher michael chief creative officer at ford models , michael famighetti editor in chief of aperture , lorna simpson artist , candice marks vice president of art partner , drew sawyer curator of photography at the brooklyn museum , and peter fitzpatrick ceo of swipecast .\nthe subcompact hatchback became the company\u2019s first internationally successful front - wheel drive model . at $ 870 million , its development budget was also the largest in ford\u2019s history . moreover , ford built a massive plant in almusafes , spain , near valencia , to manufacture the car . the investments paid off , and the fiesta broke the one - year sales record of the 1965 mustang . from 1978 to 1981 , ford also sold the european fiesta in north america . however , it wasn\u2019t until 2009 that ford would begin selling the fiesta in the u . s . again .\nin 1973 , ford created the capri rs3100 . powered by the maker ' s essex v - 6 , production was limited to 250 copies .\nin 1988 , ford introduced a sierra rs cosworth sedan , referred to as the\nsapphire\nin some markets . ( 1991 model pictured )\na small suv , the 2008 ford escape is available as a hybrid which achieves about 34 mpg around town and 30 mpg on the highway .\na 160 - horsepower , direct - injection 2 . 0 - liter engine powered a four - door sedan and five - door hatchback version of the 2012 ford focus . the following year , a high - performance ford focus st debuted , cranking out 252 horsepower from a turbocharged engine .\nsure to deliver a pleasurable experience , the 2014 ford fusion is a mid - size sedan with various engine options to fulfill any driving objective .\nford\u2019s full - size van is modern both under the hood and behind the wheel , with useful tech to aid today\u2019s hard - working folk .\none of the most important agencies in the world , ford opened its doors back in 1946 and now in addition to the new york city headquarters , ford has offices in los angeles , miami , scottsdale , chicago , toronto , paris , sao paulo , rio de janeiro and buenos aires .\nford ' s innovation eventually reduced the model t ' s chassis assembly line from 12 . 5 to 1 . 5 hours , and in doing so precipitated a revolution in manufacturing . the accelerating speed with which ford could produce cars helped him continue to lower the price of the model t .\nkeeping hold of a star could prove difficult , however , if ford could not deliver the hard and reliable cash that was being offered by the rival agency recently opened by a & p shopping - empire heir huntington hartford . the only way to dissuade ford\u2019s high - earning models from defecting to hartford was to set up a guaranteed payment system . eileen and jerry needed capital , and for that eileen would turn to two of her friends from the north shore of long island , the brothers a . j . and charlie powers , whose wealth derived from their father\u2019s prosperous photoengraving company ; the brothers supplied the funds that eileen and jerry needed to match the liquidity of the hartford agency .\nkeyes : i wonder , and i ' m going to ask this of both of you , i read a couple of places where people suggested that seeing plus - sized models on the pages of magazines would send a bad message to young girls , the same kind of bad message that seeing the negative twos would send . do you think that ' s true ? first ashley and then gary .\na mid - size car with optional seating for up to six , the 2002 ford taurus is available as a mid - size sedan or wagon .\ndrastically re - designed for 2013 , the ford fusion is a mid - size sedan with seating for five and the option of three different engines .\nnemeth\u201a in an interview with the times on tuesday\u201a said his return to the us did not have anything to do with the ford kuga safety recall .\nin ford\u2019s case , the company needed to branch out beyond its full - size pickups with a new ranger model that could compete with g . m . \u2019s entries in the segment . similarly , the bronco adds another s . u . v . in ford showrooms to rival the jeep lineup .\nwith 12 investors and 1 , 000 shares , the company had spent almost all of its $ 28 , 000 cash investment by the time it sold the first ford model a on july 23 , 1903 . but by october 1 , 1903 ford motor company had turned a profit of $ 37 , 000 .\nford broke ferrari ' s six - year winning streak at le mans to become the first american manufacturer to ever win the race . 1966 was the first of four consecutive victories for ford , which won the 1966 , 1967 , 1968 and 1969 24 hours of le mans with various generations of the gt40 .\nentering the marketplace in 2001 , the ford escape provided an important product for what would become a growing compact sport utility / crossover vehicle category . while appearing to be a full truck - based sport utility vehicle , the ford escape was actually constructed with the acknowledgement that many buyers do not need full off - roading capability . a 127 - horsepower 2 - liter zetec four - cylinder engine was the only engine choice at launch of the ford escape offered with a two - wheel or four - wheel drivetrain . in 2003 , a 3 - liter duratec v - 6 powerplant option was extended to the ford escape .\na more powerful v - 6 was added to the ford escape in 2009 and an improved escape hybrid was first released providing city fuel economy up to 34 mpg . foregoing its sport utility vehicle look for the 2013 model year , a completely new ford escape debuted a more crossover physique . powered by a base four - cylinder or a pair of option turbocharged ecoboost engines , the 2013 ford escape was fitted with a variety of eye - catching features such as eco - friendly seat fabrics and an available hands - free liftgate . the v - 6 engine and hybrid version of the ford escape were discontinued for 2013 .\n\u201cthese products are well positioned for where consumers are now and where they are going , \u201d said joseph r . hinrichs , president of ford\u2019s americas division .\n\u201cit wasn\u2019t part of that conversation , \u201d mr . hinrichs said , noting that ford has been steadily expanding its domestic manufacturing operations since the last recession .\nkeyes : but the woman featured in it , model ashley graham , doesn ' t look like most models you see in magazines . instead of being , well , the size and shape of a lollipop , she ' s curvaceous and voluptuous . ashley is a plus - sized model . she ' s featured in advertisements for a new lingerie line for retailer lane bryant , which caters to full - figured women .\nsuvs are the top - selling segment in the us ,\nsaid mark laneve , ford vice president of us marketing , sales and service in a statement released tuesday ( nz time ) .\nthat is why we are introducing five new suvs in the us by 2020 ,\nfor the ford brand .\nthe deal is expected to be completed within six months , ms . ford said , and the modeling agency ' s current management plans to stay in place .\nford\u2019s first international plant was built in walkerville ( now windsor ) , ontario , right across the detroit river from ford\u2019s existing facilities . the company was a separate organization with its own set of shareholders . it was created to sell vehicles not just in canada , but also all across the then - current british empire .\nafter years of struggle between management and labor at detroit ' s major automakers , ford signed a contract guaranteeing better pay , benefits and working conditions for employees .\nthe mid - engine , 550 horsepower ford gt was inspired by the legendary gt40 race cars that dominated the 24 hours of le mans from 1966 to 1969 .\nwith a focus on changing the way the world moves , ford smart mobility takes the company to the next level in connectivity , mobility , autonomous vehicles , the customer experience , and data and analytics . this includes the launch of the more intuitive sync 3 system on ford and lincoln vehicles , more than 30 global mobility experiments , testing of autonomous vehicles in the snow \u2013 a first for the industry , and the introduction of fordpass for ford members and non - members alike .\na compact suv with seating for up to five passengers , the 2004 ford escape offers similar style and utility as the popular explorer but in a smaller package .\nno longer available in the sel trim , the 2013 ford focus is a compact car , with seating for five , available in sedan and hatchback trim levels .\nrated at well over 30 mpg on the highway , the 2001 ford focus is a sporty yet efficient compact car available as a coupe , sedan or wagon .\ncompetitively priced as a mid - size sedan , the 2009 ford fusion plays up its sporty handling , good fuel economy and roomy interior that accommodates 5 passengers .\nthe 2007 ford fusion is a mid - size five - passenger sedan powered by a four or six - cylinder engine , and is now available with awd .\nford has raised its share of suv sales to 33 . 9 percent of its u . s . sales in 2016 but the automaker still lags behind gm .\nthe focus st satisfies performance fanatics who can\u2019t afford the track - ready focus rs or want more power and practicality than the terrific albeit tiny ford fiesta st .\nit is all but official that ford will build the ranger raptor , a downsized version of the high - flying , velocity - defying f - 150 raptor .\nthis website uses cookies to enable it to perform properly , remember your browsing history and to arrange content to match your preferred interests more quickly . details of the cookies ford use and instructions on how to disable them can be found in the ford cookie guide . by using this website , you agree to our use of cookies .\nthe ford 20m , a more luxe version of the 17m , also was rs ' d . power came from a 2 . 3 - liter v - 6 .\nthe 2002 ford escape is a five - passenger compact suv that is big on style and amenities such as standard cruise control and am / fm / cd audio .\nsetting the standard in the compact class , the 2014 ford focus provides superior fuel economy , premium features , and entertaining drivability , making it a perfect daily driver .\na redesigned and reengineered compact car , 2012 ford focus combines fuel economy with comfort in both a four - door sedan as well as a five - door hatchback .\nthe taurus\u2019 aerodynamic \u201cjelly bean\u201d body style broke tradition with the boxy sedan shapes of the time , helping the car become one of ford\u2019s most popular vehicles ever . the car was an important part of a worldwide shift in automotive design . within ford , the car represented a shift toward increased quality standards and front - wheel drive designs .\nford\u2019s announcement positions it as a leader among automakers in electrified vehicle technology . competing traditional carmakers , such as audi , porsche , and volvo , have also made significant investments in the technology , as have newer companies such as tesla . but if ford can meet this roadmap , it\u2019ll have a sizable fleet of options on the road .\nthe ford model tt was a truck based on the model t car , but with a reinforced chassis and rear axle . this early pickup was rated at one ton ."]}
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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 - core machines . using incredibuild also allowed linking on multiple cores on the host machine instead of just one for visual studio 2005 , which itself allowed us to build our sdk n times faster on a machine with n cores ( e . g . , two times faster on a two - core machine , four times faster on a four - core machine ) .\nby utilizing the xge we were able to quickly and easily distribute the creation of gfx installation packages across multiple machines . our largest installer takes only 8 minutes to create , but building all of them linearly on a single - cpu machine takes over an hour . when the installation packages are queued through xge , the entire packaging process is reduced to 8 minutes , or the time required to build the largest package .\nintegrating incredibuild to compile the gfx sdk was a simple task of having the incredibuild agents installed across the network , then adding one line to our build script for every solution we wanted to distribute . the script also returns the result of each compilation , allowing us to have better error checking throughout our builds .\nthe two phases affected by xge were the building and packaging phases . our typical time to compile the builds took 2 hours and 21 minutes ; when using incredibuild , the time dropped down to 40 minutes . this was a net savings of 1 hour and 41 minutes , or a 71 % reduction in compile time .\nour time spent packaging without distributing the installer creation was 1 hour and 3 minutes . when using xge , the packaging time dropped down to 8 minutes , resulting in a net savings of 55 minutes , or an 88 % reduction in packaging time .\nthis brought our total time down from 3 hours and 24 minutes to 48 minutes , reducing our building and packaging time by over 75 % .\nget our freedev version - 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founder . cybage software has 1 , 542 followers on owler .\nowler has collected 16 screenshots of cybage software ' s website since oct 2012 . the latest cybage software website design screenshot was captured in dec 2017 .\ncybage has helped us in many domains such as native mobile development . . .\ncybage understands highjump from the very foundation of our development and software . . .\nthe preciseness and quick reaction by cybage team adds to our business . . .\ncybage ' s skilled team has helped us in developing healthcare solutions . . .\ncybage provided us the transparency , and the efficiency of the delivery . . .\ncybage amongst ' 20 most promising scm technology providers in india ' . . .\nsiliconindia credits cybage as company of the year in outsourced product development . . .\nlegal | privacy copyright \u00a9 2014 cybage software pvt . ltd . all rights reserved\ncybage software currently has 1 , 095 followers on twitter . as of february 2014 cybage software had 459 followers . that ' s a 138 percent increase in 3 years\ncybage team is a part of our company . our 9 year old . . .\ncybage ranks high at no . 8 in the dq - crm best employers survey 2012\u2026\ncybage mentioned in the market guide for retail distributed order management systems 2017 . . .\ncybage wins the golden globe tigers awards 2017 for training and organizational development . . .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at cybage software , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the cybage software company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at cybage software .\ncybage software currently has 16 , 760 fans on facebook . as of february 2014 cybage software had 4 , 783 fans . that ' s a 250 percent increase in 4 years\ncybage asha , the corporate social responsibility wing of cybage software , contributed a sum of rs 15 lakh to six key pune - based charitable organizations as part of its diwali celebrations .\ncybage cloud services enable customers to make the most of the true potential of cloud computing .\nfounded in 1995 , cybage is recognized as a leader in technology and product engineering space .\nvaluelabs is one of cybage software ' s top competitors . valuelabs was founded in 1997 , and its headquarters is in hyderabad , andhra pradesh . like cybage software , valuelabs also operates in the it services space . valuelabs has 4 , 725 more employees than cybage software .\nmumbai : cybage , a leading global technology consulting organisation specialising in outsourced produc . . .\ncybage co - founder , deepak nathani conferred with suryadatta it excellence award 2016 . . .\ncybage recognized as one of the top solutions providers for media & entertainment industry . . .\nin 2015 , cybage was recognized as a leader on global outsourcing 100\u00ae list by iaop .\niauro systems is seen as one of cybage software ' s biggest rivals . iauro systems was founded in 2008 in pune , maharashtra . like cybage software , iauro systems also operates in the internet software sector . iauro systems generates $ 1 . 6m more revenue than cybage software .\ncybage offers end - to - end software product development services to global isvs serving various industries .\nan offshore partner , cybage helped in up - scaling the project with optimal resources . . .\nangler technologies is one of cybage software ' s top rivals . angler technologies was founded in 1999 , and is headquartered in coimbatore , tamil nadu . like cybage software , angler technologies also works within the internet software sector . angler technologies generates $ 1m more revenue vs . cybage software .\ncybage\u2019s data science - driven it system , excelshore\u00ae , wins acclaim at bam awards . . .\ncybage does not seek payment of any kind from candidates for employment at any stage during the entire recruitment process . cybage has not authorized any recruitment agencies / partners to collect any fee for recruitment .\nand cybage khushboo\u2014the self - sustaining ngo arm of cybage ( which she is closely involved with ) is the personification of this core belief . to explain briefly : cybage khushboo mentors , funds and guides deserving candidates through professional courses like engineering , medicine , nursing , dentistry , pharmacy , amongst others .\ni applied online . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at cybage software in june 2016 .\ncybage ' s leadership position in enterprise and consumer software in the product engineering space is . . .\ncybage to help expo freight implement highjump ' s warehouse management system to achieve growth goals . . .\ncybage software posted a video\nmichael meyer , president & ceo at ratehighway inc .\non youtube\ni applied online . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at cybage software in june 2015 .\nin 2014 , cybage was ranked one of the 20 most promising enterprise mobility companies by cio review .\ncybage ux caters to a user - centered design methodology that provides a strong roi through better usable solutions .\ncybage wins big data & analytics award 2017 for best analytics service in talent / hr analytics . . .\nin 2013 , cybage was ranked at 62 as a leader on the global outsourcing 100\u00ae list by iaop .\ni found cybage as the best organization to work with . it\u2019s a good platform for freshers . i appreciate the healthy work environment here . when i joined cybage i was surprised to see people re - joining the organization as they found cybage much better place to work than where they have switched . . . . read more\ncurrently not working with cybage anymore but had an awesome time there . worked at cybage for over 3 years . my seniors and team mates were quite helpful and i learned a lot of things . the best thing in cybage is the work environment and it\u2019s a very good company for the beginners and freshers . . . read more\ncybage , a global leader in outsourced product engineering , has been adjudged in the leadership zone i . . .\ncybage ' s expertise in salesforce is bolstered by its crm experts who possess good knowledge of proven . . .\nzinnov ` s ` global media and entertainment service providers ratings ( gspr ) 2015 recognizes cybage in . . .\nin 2014 , cybage was ranked at 34 as a leader on the 2014 global outsourcing 100\u00ae list by iaop .\ncybage employs more than 5000 people , 8 global offices and has around 200 customers . cybage has won the best employer brand awards in asia , been conferred for the asaian outsourcing excellence award by cma asia awards 2013 to name a couple . cybage has also received ratings from iaop , gartner , zinnov , dataquest , bloomberg . they are still bootstrapped .\ncybage has appointed walter mastelinck to its newly - formed board of directors . the appointment of a r . . .\ncybage is in leadership zone in new media , marketing & advertising , and in mature & established zone . . .\ncybage ' s expansion in gandhinagar forms part of the company ' s overall global expansion drive . this strategic move will increase cybage ' s headcount at its gandhinagar development center by 50 per cent , taking its employee strength to over 500 .\ncandidates should exercise adequate caution and should not respond to any fraudulent emails , messages , or make any payments . cybage and its affiliates shall bear no responsibility to individuals responding to fake solicitation or making payments with a view to join cybage .\ncybage is a very good company to work with . i can say this because i have been with cybage for last 2 year . cybage has a very good work culture and that is surely one of the reasons for my long stay in it . you get to learn many things from your superiors and managers and eventually that is a . . . read more\ncybage\u2019s other key offerings within the media & entertainment portfolio are well positioned in the execution zone of the survey this year .\nexcelshore , cybage ' s data science - driven it system , won the best management product recognition at th . . .\ncybage software pvt . ltd . announced the appointment of one of the most renowned it leaders , avinash l . . .\ncybage software posted a video\nroger hoffmann - cto & country manager at u . s . auto parts\non youtube\ncybage has a highly skilled talent pool of more than 5 , 600 employees and a marked presence in north america , uk , europe , japan , australia , and singapore . cybage provides seamless services and dependable deliveries to our clients from diverse industry verticals such as media and entertainment , travel and hospitality , online retail , healthcare and life sciences , and technology . to know more about cybage , write to us at marcom @ urltoken . connect with cybage on twitter , facebook , and linkedin .\nmd shahnawaz ali . web developer ( ui ) at cybage software . location pune , maharashtra , india industry information technology and services\ndeepak nathani , co - founder of technology consulting firm cybage software pvt . ltd , has acquired a 20 % . . .\nbe cautious of any fake profiles and openings being communicated in the name of cybage software pvt . ltd . it has come to light that certain unscrupulous elements are sending out fake emails / messages / whatsapp forwards offering employment opportunities at cybage . please note that :\ncybage software pvt . ltd . is a technology consulting organization specializing in outsourced product engineering services . as a leader in hi - tech and product engineering space , cybage works with some of the world\u2019s best independent software vendors ( isvs ) . our . . .\ndeepak nathani , cybage co - founder , has reportedly picked up 30 % stake in fashion startup , benoit . the . . .\nrajesh kurup , evp\u2013media & entertainment practice , cybage , says , \u201cthis year\u2019s ranking proves , again , that cybage has strong capabilities in serving the technology and services needs for the media & entertainment industry . cybage\u2019s technology acumen and domain expertise have helped world\u2019s leading media agencies , adtech providers , and marketing service providers to effectively develop robust business solutions for their clients . this ranking also corroborates the fact that cybage brings in operational excellence by optimizing the use of people , process , and technology at every step of effective marketing solutions development . \u201d\nabout hybris at cybage : cybage has a wide - ranging experience in the end - to - end development of e - commerce platforms , off - the - shelf e - commerce platforms , and hosted e - commerce service providers ( saas ) . cybage is a silver solution provider partner with hybris and we are empowered to deliver and deploy hybris multi - channel suite of products and solutions to our clients .\ncybage software has employees and is the fifth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 46 , 879 .\ncybage software ' s revenue is the fourth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 2 . 6b .\n20 january 2017 , india : pune - based ethosh has sold 25 % of the stakes to cybage co - founder deepak nath . . .\npune , india , march 3 , 2015 / cnw / - cybage software pvt . ltd . , a technology consulting organization sp . . .\ncybage software is a product engineering and it services company based in pune , india . the company is cmmi level 5 version 1 . 3 and is iso 27001 certified . cybage has more than 4000 employees and 188 clients throughout north america , europe , the middle east , and apac .\npune headquartered cybage software , a software product engineering and it services player , has scaled up its operations at its gandhinagar development center located at infocity .\nyou will directly guide the technical strategy for our clients and build out a new capability within cybage for devops to improve our business relevance for customers .\nhow much do cybage software employees make ? glassdoor has salaries , wages , tips , bonuses , and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates .\ncybage is a product engineering and it services company providing services such as outsourced software product development , application development and maintenance , and enterprise business solutions .\npune , india , dec . 1 , 2015 / cnw / - cybage , a global leader in outsourced product engineering , has been . . .\npune , india , oct . 8 , 2015 / cnw / - cybage software pvt . ltd . , a leading technology consulting organiza . . .\npune , india , oct . 29 , 2014 / cnw / - cybage , a global leader in outsourced product development , has bee . . .\nbeing a cmmi 5 level company , cybage is a great platform for freshers . they get to learn newer technologies through organization trainings . the coolest thing about cybage is that employees are treated like family members and that\u2019s why the attrition rate is also low . superiors and colleagues . . . read more\nthough the company was named cyberage , their domain was www . cybage . com . reason ? urltoken was already taken up when the company was incorporated !\nyou will be part of the devops support team , which is involved in building new features for next generation of cybage cloud recovery services and managed services .\ncybage software private limited , is a software based company . which provides services to many big us clients . company recently completed 22 years . after 22 years company has a employee strength of around 5500 . this shows the growth of the company . the work environment in cybage is awesome . . . . read more\nflexible work timings and excellent work environment . pen work culture and work life balance . cybage have an excellent salary structure with variable pay . the main advantage of of cybage is their process and working culture . it was fun and learning to work there . best company for fresher and expe . . . read more\npune - based software services company - cybage , is in the process of expanding its global footprints by setting up a sales and marketing office in the uk .\n. in an annual global survey report on r & d services organization , zinnov has also recognized cybage software as an \u2018established\u2019 player in the product engineering market .\nahmedabad : pune headquartered cybage software , a software product engineering and it services player , has scaled up its operations at its gandhinagar development center located at infocity .\ncybage software , inc . 4058 148th ave ne redmond , wa 98052 ph : 425 - 861 - 9190 206 - 795 - 4963 fax : 425 861 9190\n\u2022 arun nathani , ceo & md cybage and member across all verticals \u2022 ritu nathani , all csr projects and activities under this policy shall be undertaken in india .\ni have been working with cybage since 4 . 5 yrs and i didn\u2019t face any bad experience with them . you have to understand every company does have pros and cons : but when it comes to work culture - cybage has good working environment . everyone here gets equal growth opportunity , the only required th . . . read more\narun nathani , ceo , cybage software pvt . ltd . , said , \u201cthis recognition is a testimony towards our agility in adapting to the technological changes in the market and meticulously following our scientific approach towards delivery excellence . this also endorses our strength in the outsourced product engineering space and clearly positions cybage as a leader in the market . \u201d\ncybage does not send details of prospective openings / offer letters / recruitment related e - mails from a generic e - mail address or from web - based email addresses .\narun nathani , ceo , cybage software pvt . ltd . , said , \u201cthis recognition is a testimony towards our agility in adapting to the technological changes in the market and meticulously following our scientific approach towards delivery excellence . this also endorses our strength in the outsourced product engineering space and clearly positions cybage as a leader in the market . \u201d\nin 2013 , cybage was recognized as a leader in consumer software and enterprise software and an established niche leader for the global service provider rating ( gspr ) by zinnov .\nin 2014 , cybage was recognized as a leader in consumer software and enterprise software and an established niche leader for the global service provider rating ( gspr ) by zinnov .\ncybage\u2019s leadership position in the media , advertising , and entertainment space has been recognized by the zinnov zones media & technology 2016 ( m & t ) survey . this is the second consecutive recognition for the company . cybage\u2019s media and technology prowess is clearly visible in the rankings and the organization is well placed , ahead of its competition in the marketing & advertising zone . cybage\u2019s media & entertainment practice has a strong capability in the ad - tech and martech engineering space . this leadership position is a reflection of its focused innovation culture , which results in industry leading innovations and technology solutions for the media industry . cybage has been rated in the leadership zone in the zinnov survey in the new media zone .\ni started my career with cybage . it was good company with great working environment . the main point of cybage is their process and working culture . it was fun to work there . due to less number of people , you got the recognition very early . there is lot to learn and you will get the opportunity t . . . read more\ncybage software , an emerging global leader in the product engineering and it services space , has been ranked in the leadership zone in new media and marketing and advertising category by zinnov\u2019s ' global m & e service providers ratings\u2019 ( gspr ) 2015 . in the gspr m & e \u2013 2015 rating report , cybage has been widely recognized for its work in the new media , marketing and advertising segments the zinnov\u2019s survey emphasizes the strength and ability of cybage in content transformation , analytics , ad tech , media planning solutions , and formal innovation culture ( resulting in ip\u2019s and strategic innovations ) . the cybage media and advertising domain focuses on leadership role in alliances , academic research , and co - creation with the customers .\ncybage is hiring technology enthusiast with experience in building high - performing , scalable , enterprise - grade applications . we are seeking development leads : ( spring / hibernate / orm frameworks )\ncybage pays its employees an average of $ 76 , 276 a year . cybage employees with the job title technical architect make the most with an average annual salary of $ 94 , 191 , while employees with the title test / quality assurance ( qa ) analyst , ( computer software ) make the least with an average annual salary of $ 66 , 632 .\ncybage , a global leader in outsourced product engineering , has been adjudged in the leadership zone in enterprise and consumer software category by zinnov\u2019s ' global r & d service providers ratings\u2019 ( gspr ) survey 2015 . in an annual global survey report on r & d services organization , zinnov has also recognized cybage software as an \u2018established\u2019 player in the product engineering market .\nin 2015 , cybage was recognized as a leader in consumer software and enterprise software and an established leader in niche verticals for the global service provider rating ( gspr ) by zinnov .\nsidhant rastogi , partner & practice head , zinnov , said , \u201ccybage has been consistently rated in the leadership zone in the enterprise and consumer isv space in zinnov\u2019s gspr ratings . cybage has demonstrated high value creation for their r & d customers through their proprietary excelshore delivery model . cybage is one of the few software product development partners who have invested in creating highly efficient horizontal frameworks enabling their customers to accelerate product development . they have been able to create value through end to end project implementation with high efficiency for some of the largest enterprise and consumer isv platform providers . further , cybage has showcased proactiveness in building new age capabilities through their multiple tech focused coes around e - commerce , cloud computing , e - learcing etc . \u201d\na dentist by profession , a teacher at heart and an enthusiastic educator by choice , ritu wears many hats with aplomb , including those of managing trustee , cybage khushboo and cybage asha and director , cybage software pvt . ltd . with personalities as different as chalk from cheese , their marriage is a testimony to a shared value system that celebrates differences of opinion and respects the unique strengths brought to the table by each partner . it helps that both are united by a shared passion for education and perfection in every endeavour they take up , individually or jointly .\nmission : in an industry where responsiveness , quality and consistency are the key to survival , cybage is driven by a mission to deliver above and \u200bbeyond the industry values and customer expectations . \u200b\u200b\nat a time when the city is faced with water shortage , cybage software private limited , a company based in kalyani nagar , is finding it easy to manage because its initiatives for water conservation .\nlaunching its operations in hyderabad with a 100 - seater facility , pune - based cybage software announced its plans to invest rs 70 crore for the development of a 4 , 000 - seater campus .\nmd skf india . mr . arun nathani . ceo cybage software . barclays us team . sreekant srusti . general manager , brand capital at bennett coleman and co . ltd . ( times group )\ncybage currently employs more than 4800 it professionals spread across its development centers in pune , gandhinagar , and hyderabad , india and in redmond ( washington ) . the company is also represented by international offices in\ncybage on twitter :\nwe hosted the march # lsom ( last sunday of the month ) on march 26 , with # punerunningcommunity . here are some moments from the run . # marathon\u2026 urltoken\nenterprise mobility solutions at cybage : cybage brings to the table not just depth , but also the full breadth of mobility solutions expertise for a large number of target mobile platforms and devices . the expertise includes developing solutions for both consumer and vertical devices . apple ios , android , windows , rim blackberry os , symbian os , palm os , micro browser - based phones are some of the enterprise devices used for development .\n\u201chaving gone from strength to strength and taken the ups and downs in its stride , cybage stands poised , sure and confident\u2014to face whatever challenge that comes its way in the days to come , \u201d says arun .\ncybage provides a range of ecommerce offerings , from launching a new e - commerce site , re - platforming an existing one , to giving a facelift to their online presence . cybage engages with its clients at varied stages of their e - commerce journey to help them build not just appealing websites but profitable businesses . we are hiring demandware developers who can independently drive design decisions to ensure continuous development , improvement and operation of client applications .\nwith a laser - sharp focus on technology , cybage solves complex problems for its clients using new - generation technologies for cloud , mobility , e - commerce , data analytics , social collaboration , and enables enterprise - wide digital transformation . its presence in eight countries and a highly skilled talent pool of more than 5 , 700 employees make cybage a worthy partner to technology startups , mid - size companies , and fortune 500 corporations alike .\nabout cybage software pvt . ltd . : cybage software pvt . ltd . , a technology consulting organization is a leader in the hi - tech and outsourced product engineering space . we are a valued partner to technology startups , mid - size companies , and fortune 500 corporations alike . our solutions are focused on cutting - edge technologies , and are enabled by a scientific , data - driven system called the excelshore\u00ae model of operational excellence .\ncybage has a mature testing practice with a strong team working on verification and validation of some of the most complex products . we are looking for sharp engineers with an aptitude for learning new domains and testing methodologies to join our team .\nweb technology usage in cybage includes working in traditional html / css to the latest version supporting responsive web development targeted to web , desktop and mobile platforms . we had also worked in other ria supporting technologies like flash , flex and silverlight .\ntoday i have completed 2 years in cybage . it has been a gr8 experience working with this company . i am sure looking forward to stay more long in this company . my team and my superiors also helped me a lot professionally .\n\u201cit was cheaper to go with cybage , \u201d grins arun . amidst all the ups and downs , ritu stayed invested and interested in his dream . from acting as admin to keeping the home front peaceful , she trusted where he was headed .\ncybage software is a technology consulting organization specializing in outsourced product engineering services . as a leader in the technology and product engineering space , cybage works with some of the world ' s best independent software vendors ( isvs ) . our solutions are focused on modern technologies , and are enabled by a scientific , data - driven system called decisionmines\u2122 for digital excellence . this unique model de - risks our approach , provides better predictability , and ensures a better value per unit cost to our clients .\ncybage is good company to work and very good work culture . you get to learn many things from your superiors and managers and eventually that is an integral part of your professional growth . it is employee friendly organization that ensures a secure future .\nthe company said that the scaling up of operations in gandhinagar will allow cybage to expand its core teams to support the growth it is experiencing while infrastructure , strategic location and connectivity , and leveraging good skill sets in the region are also important factors .\ncybage software is a consulting firm that specializes in website and mobile application development . cybagians was founded in 1995 . cybagians ' headquarters is located in pune , maharashtra , in 411014 . cybagians ' founder & ceo , arun nathani , currently . . .\na first - generation entrepreneurial set - up with zero family backing , cybage is a living argument in favour of the sheer force of professional training . \u201ceducation is the great leveller for any child , irrespective of his / her circumstances , \u201d says ritu .\ncybage software pvt . ltd . is a technology consulting organization specializing in outsourced product engineering services . as a leader in the technology and product engineering space , cybage works with some of the world ' s best independent software vendors ( isvs ) . our solutions are focused on modern technologies , and are enabled by a scientific , data driven system called the decisionmines\u2122 for digital excellence . this unique model de - risks our approach , provides better predictability , and ensures a better value per unit cost to our clients .\nsidhant rastogi , partner & practice head , zinnov , says , \u201ccybage has strong capabilities and deep focus on the marketing and advertising space . its expertise and deep relationships with industry leading platforms further strengthens its positioning amongst the top service providers in this space . \u201d\n\u201ceven on the financial front , things were cosy . i had savings to last a few months , plus a supportive wife and potential financial backup in my brother ( deepak nathani , now cybage coo ) \u2014so i could take the risk , \u201d he elaborates .\ncybage has also been ranked in the \u2018mature and established\u2019 quadrant in the new technology rating zones launched by zinnov this year , for its offerings around intelligence platforms and solutions and in the ott video space . it is rated in \u201cmature and emerging\u201d quadrant in experience engineering .\ncybage is a technology consulting organization specializing in outsourced product engineering services . with offices in eight countries across the world , cybage works with some of the world ' s best independent software vendors ( isvs ) . our clientele includes fortune 500 companies across domains such as health care , media and entertainment , travel and hospitality , e - commerce and retail . we have the expertise in supporting various portfolios , which range from basic tier 1 support to the very complex tier 3 support including ites and bpo , technical & application support and remote infrastructure support .\nthe advice to the management is completely on my personnel point of view . the moment i entered cybage i found myself in jail . no proper work ethics . flexible work our should be there . bond policies should be withdrawn at least for laterals ( which i faced . )\na statement issued by cybage asha said that , rs five lakh was donated to inlaks and bhudhrani hospital and rs two lakh to five non - governmental organisations namely - - surajya sarvangin vikas prakalpa , punrutthan samarasata gurukulam , chaitanya mahila mandal , swatantryaveer sawarkar vasatigruh and my home india .\ncybage software is a consulting firm that specializes in website and mobile application development . cybagians is headquartered in pune , maharashtra . arun nathani is the founder & ceo of cybagians . as of may 2018 , cybagians has 16 . 7k fans on facebook and 1 . 1k followers on twitter .\ncybage is a technology consulting organization specializing in outsourced product engineering services . with offices in eight countries across the world , cybage works with some of the world ' s best independent software vendors ( isvs ) . our clientele includes fortune 500 companies across domains such as health care , media and entertainment , travel and hospitality , e - commerce and retail . we have the expertise in supporting various portfolios , which range from basic tier 1 support to the very complex tier 3 support including ites and bpo , technical & application support and remote infrastructure support . \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b key aspects of this role :\nthe top 10 competitors in cybage software ' s competitive set are iauro systems , valuelabs , angler technologies , great software laboratory , nirvanic labs , diaspark , netfotech solutions , e - zest , wipro and cts . together they have raised over 29 . 2m between their estimated 426 . 6k employees .\ni started my career with cybage software private limited , kalyani nagar , pune . it is a very good company to start your career . it has very good working and cultural environment . every employee has good coordination with other employees and higher management . hr department keeps on organi . . . read more\ncybage\u2019s focus has been on providing cutting edge solutions to leading technology isvs globally for more than two decades . the company has further strengthened its position since last year , depicting the strong capabilities , built around several knowledge hubs in the form of centers of excellence and capabilities in the product life cycle management space\nhe took the plunge . and cyberage was born ( in due course , rechristened to cybage ) . mission ? \u201ca pretty basic one : to develop a \u2018browser for dummies\u2019 to be sold to a multinational for millions of dollars and to live happily thereafter ! \u201d he smiles in retrospect at the early naivet\u00e9 .\ncybage\u2019s focus has been on providing cutting edge solutions to leading technology isvs globally for more than two decades . the company has further strengthened its position since last year , depicting the strong capabilities , built around several knowledge hubs in the form of centers of excellence and capabilities in the product life cycle management space .\nmy views are regarding tech . support department , not sure about others ( qa , dev etc ) cybage is good for average fresher but not for experienced one . managers don ' t have technical knowledge and they take decisions based on their perception . they always talk about communication skill and it . . . read more\ncybage is a very good it company . employees can expect good carrier growth and job security as well . your seniors and colleagues are always there to help and guide you . you have very good chances of getting promoted if you perform well in the project . though some policies are strict but ultim . . . read more\n\u201cthat\u2019s big , but achievable , \u201d she points out . despite the huge role she plays in arun\u2019s world , ritu has always been her own person with a strong need to explore her own potential : from dentistry to drama , working as an elocution teacher ( after acquiring the prerequisite training ! ) at two of pune\u2019s finest schools , st . mary\u2019s and primrose\u2014to professional theatre , and from cybage asha to cybage khushboo , she has done it all . \u201ci am a person who thrives on versatility and all the energy and dynamism that goes with the work i do . but whatever i undertake , i do so with utmost passion , \u201d she says .\nas far as my previous employers are concerned i think cybage is a very good company . the most i appreciate is the friendly work culture . seniors and managers are very cooperative and supportive . though at times one may find the policies a bit strict but i think they are must if you want to be . . . read more\ndeepak nathani , founder , cybage asha said in the statement , \u201cthe festive season is the best time to give back to society . this diwali , we emphasized on making medical services more accessible to those who are unable to afford it . in addition , we also focused on motivating the underprivileged women and youth by providing them with better quality education and training towards a brighter future . \u201d\nas part of the company ' s overall global expansion drive , the strategic presence in the uk is to be in close proximity and offer a personal touch to our clients in the region , undertake effective nearshore relationship management with existing clients and to further explore the markets in uk and europe , both of which are our major focus areas ,\nsaid arun nathani , ceo and md , cybage .\npune : cybagekhushboo , a self - sustained non governmental organisation and philanthropic arm of cybage software pvt . ltd . , has announced its annual scholarship programme for the academic year 2016 - 2017 . cybagekhushboo invites applications from deserving students , who are socially and economically deprived , but wish to pursue higher education in engineering , medicine and related fields , architecture , physiotherapy , pharmacy , nursing , and homeopathy among others .\narun talks about his experiences in his formative years in founding and in shaping cybage . he talks about the first few 1 ) breaths 2 ) steps 3 ) tiny wonderful things that took cybage to what it is today . arun cautions that his sales stories at cybage is not a sensational visionary fable coming from a far sighted founding ceo but is fraught with lots of mistakes , failures and how he made success out of those learnings . arun did his engineering in india and went to virginia tech , us in 1987 to do his masters . he had no intention of going back to india as it was not an happening place . his three step strategy was to \u201cfinish ms , find a decent job , live happily ever after that\u201d . he finished his ms and worked in chicago for close to five years with a small manufacturing company . the third part of his strategy \u201chappily live ever after\u201d did not happen . living in chicago suburbs did not excite him and he wanted to go home to india and he decided a new three stage strategy with minor modifications \u2013 \u201cget married , find a decent job , lead a happy life\u201d . like every other leader who succeeded , the restlessness that arose of the uninspiring and lacklustre presence was the seed of his success .\nso be it arun working hard on his weekly classical singing\u2014and taking every opportunity to hone his writing , or ritu\u2019s multifarious engagements with drama , theatre , elocution and now cybage khushboo\u2014there\u2019s much to gain simply by watching mom and dad . \u201cwe could have taken it easy , but we did not . they see that . children learn from what they see , not from what they hear . they follow what is evident and not what is told to them , \u201d says ritu .\nspeaking to reporters , arun nathani , chief executive officer and managing director , cybage , said while pune will remain the key city for the company as it plans a rs 70 crore investment here to build a 4 , 000 - seater campus ,\nthe hyderabad centre was necessary as it offered closer proximity to microsoft , a strategic customer and other mncs besides offering good skillsets .\nalso on the cards is a centre in ahmedabad in the coming year , he confirmed .\napplication interviewed at cybage software in june 2015 . interview 3 technical rounds done in 8 hours of same day . hr was left so they told me that hr will call you for salary discussion . its been more than 4 weeks , i did not get any feedback even i followup 2 - 3 times . i found low class level of interview and hr process . now i am getting openings email , i don ' t know what to do , shall i laugh on this company or what ? this is frustrating and pathetic company which has same mentality resources and bad quality of processes .\nrajesh kurup , sr . vp , head \u2013 media & entertainment practice at cybage , says , \u201cnew media has amplified our reach to people and revolutionized how one perceives technology . it is an honor to be ranked in the leadership zone for the zinnov\u2019s ' global m & e service providers ratings\u2019 ( gspr ) survey 2015 , especially given the strong competition . this recognition reiterates our focus on infusing technology in marketing functions that has created significant opportunities and changed the dynamics of the industry . it also re - affirms our effectiveness in providing advertising and marketing solutions to world\u2019s leading agencies , ad tech providers and marketing services providers . \u201d\narun nathani , ceo and md of the pune - based cybage software pvt . ltd . , a 5700 - plus employee - strong product engineering and it services company , is the quintessential first - generation entrepreneur\u2014albeit with a difference . his story may well be the stuff of fairy tales , but his vision , far from being fuelled by flights of fancy , rests on the solid edifice of a data - driven approach that promotes objectivity and rationality over all else . not a man given to extremes of emotion or grandiosity of expression at any time , he nevertheless , makes an exception to admit that his incredible journey \u2018would just not have been the same\u2019 without the unstinting support of his spouse of 21 years , the effervescent ritu . . .\nafter the honeymoon period , it was down to business . the team had to develop a 32 bit browser on a beta version of windows 95 . internet connectivity in india was pathetic . all they got was a 2 . 4 mbps dial up line which used to get disconnected every 2 minutes . however , the intention to kill netscape was there with the entire team and they fought all of these and were building the product . arun talks about his arrogance that even though he knew that netscape had marc andreessen ( founder of mosaic \u2013 the first browser in the world ) leading an array of bright engineers , arun thought that he can fight them with a 4 mediocre team of engineers led by him . still they did one version of a browser in around 6 months and called it cyberage raider and was ready to take on the world . arun handed over the reigns of the operation of cybage to his wife and went to the us himself . he spent quite a bit of money by participating at multiple tradeshows & conferences and unveiled cyberage raider expensively . the product got lots of reviews including the coveted \u201cproduct of the month\u201d\nedcil india will be a 1500 cr company in 2019 : dr . satya pal singh\nhmd global ropes - in parineeti chopra for the new nokia 6 . 1 digital campaign\nicubespro is an omni - channel marketing platform that helps marketers to deliver personalized and one - to - one campaigns . \u2026\n- by sahil chopra , ceo & founder , icubeswire display marketing is actually unstoppable . sooner or later it\u2026\npradeep gupta , cmd , cybermedia group welcoming dr arvind gupta , national head information technology , bjp . dr gupta was the chief guest of the evening\n\u00a9 copyright \u00a9 2014 cyber media ( india ) ltd . all rights reserved reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without written permission is prohibited .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthere is never a perfect situation\u2014nor any one trigger to success . ( something he is fond of repeating , and quite often at that ! ! )\nand while his achievements are phenomenal by any standards , arun nathani is vastly amused at any attempt to pigeonhole his life\u2019s journey in clich\u00e9s and stereotypes . \u201cit sounds very dramatic to start your story with , i had a dream to start this company . but the truth as it played out , is that my dreams grew step by step with the company . i cannot pin - point any one reason as to how and why things worked out the way they did\u2014and i certainly cannot take all the credit , \u201d he says .\nit is precisely this humility that ritu is \u2018absolutely crazy\u2019 about . . . amongst other things .\nask them what makes them tick , and true to form , both name \u201cintelligence\u201d as the deal maker or breaker .\nhere\u2019s why : \u201cif your partner is intelligent , the journey becomes engaging and fun . there\u2019s a lot to share together . on the other hand , if your spouse is someone whose intelligence levels do not match yours , it is a limiting experience in every way , \u201d explains arun .\nthat , luckily , is not the case here . \u201cwe can talk for hours\u2014about anything and everything , and thank god for that . \u201d\nthe ritu - arun story was first scripted in the summer of 1984 , when arun\u2019s older sister geeta wed ritu\u2019s cousin in ahmedabad . naturally , all extended members of both families were present on the occasion , including 12 - year - old ritu and 19 - year old arun .\n\u201clike most weddings , there was a lot of good - natured leg - pulling and bantering . arun , then a second year be student , was a prime target as young men usually are at such dos . everyone started pestering him to share spicy details about his girlfriend , who , he protested , did not exist , \u201d smiles ritu . that\u2019s when a cousin of hers stepped in and introduced little ritu who happened to be around .\n\u201ci don\u2019t quite think i was quite the girlfriend he was looking for , \u201d she chortles at the memory . \u201ci mean guys of that age are looking for someone their own age , not a schoolkid . but he gamely played along . . . \u201d\nno one gave the incident much thought , except for geeta\u2014who kept agonizing over how fine a match ritu would have made for her brother , had she been a little older . \u201cshe said the same thing to me . like everyone else , she presumed that arun\u2014as was the norm then\u2014would finish his studies and marry by 23 - 24 . however , as things turned out , he went abroad for his master\u2019s and did not think of marriage until he was 29 . by then , i was 22 , and things were different , \u201d shares ritu .\nit was the summer of \u201993\u2014almost ten years since they\u2019d met . by now , a dental student in loni , ritu was hardly home , except for the vacations . that\u2019s when her dad threw a googly .\n\u201che said to me : get ready ; we are leaving for maasi ( geeta\u2019s mother - in - law\u2019s ) place . i thought\u2014what a crazy idea to go to ahmedabad in the peak of summer\u2014but he was insistent . geeta\u2019s brother was down from the us , he was looking to marry\u2014and dad was keen that i meet him . \u201d\nbewildered , ritu nevertheless played ball , possibly due to a niggling curiosity about geeta\u2019s brother of whom she had heard so much over so many years .\nso the keswanis took the overnight bus to ahmedabad and arun graciously came over for dinner that same day .\n\u201cbut i hardly got a moment with him . my dad hijacked the entire meeting , and grilled him all about his life and plans : what ! despite having a green card , arun didn\u2019t want to settle down in the states ? why was that ? what plans did he have . . . ? so on and so forth . . . \u201d\nat the end of the evening , when he asked a glum ritu what she had thought of her prospective suitor , the feisty young lady shot back : \u201chow should i know ? you were the one who spent the maximum time with him . \u201d\nso another meeting was duly arranged , this time at arun\u2019s home , but the giggling and curious stares of relatives who \u2018coincidentally\u2019 dropped by made one - on - one conversation impossible .\nthird time lucky , as it turned out . arun took her out for coffee and the two finally got the time and space to speak to each other . \u201cin the hour that we had together , he made me laugh ; the conversation flowed naturally and smoothly . that\u2019s when i said to myself : if he can make me laugh like this in such a short time , perhaps we are meant to be together . to be doubly sure , ritu\u2019s dad wanted the final stamp of approval from his brother - ritu\u2019s chacha who loved his niece like a daughter .\nso he called arun\u2019s dad and said that while ritu was comfortable with arun , he would very much like his brother to meet him . arun\u2019s dad said , no problem , do bring him along for tea . . .\n\u201cand this , \u201d interjects arun , \u201cis the point where two varying versions of the same begin . . . \u201d even as ritu protests loudly .\n\u201cin the hour that we had together , he made me laugh ; the conversation flowed naturally and smoothly . that\u2019s when i said to myself : if he can make me laugh like this in such a short time , perhaps we are meant to be together\u201d\n\u201cif your partner is intelligent , the journey becomes engaging and fun . there\u2019s a lot to share together . on the other hand , if your spouse is someone whose intelligence levels do not match yours , it is a limiting experience in every way\u201d\naccording to ritu , her dad had been clear in communicating to arun\u2019s dad that while they felt positively inclined towards the alliance , his brother\u2019s decision was important to them . but instead of walking into a formal tea party with the elders of both families in cautious attendance , the keswanis were greeted with flowers and a cake screaming \u2018congratulations\u2019 and gifts for the bride to be , not to mention a room full of people all set to party .\n\u201cwe were dumbstruck . my dad was worried about his brother\u2019s reaction after making him drive down for eight hours to participate in a decision that was clearly already made , my mother was embarrassed that they had come empty - handed with no gifts or sweets for the groom\u2019s party . as for me , i was wondering over their reaction ! never mind the sweets and the niceties ! or what anyone would think ! had they thought of how i was feeling right now ? honestly , i have never done marijuana , but that hazy , crazy evening was the closest i have come to being in a daze , \u201d says ritu , rolling her eyes ."]}
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", "topic": 31}], "title": "tootsie roll industries", "paragraphs": ["tootsie roll industries , inc . - company profile , information , business description , history , background information on tootsie roll industries , inc .\netfs with exposure to tootsie roll industries , inc . : december 12 , 2017\netfs with exposure to tootsie roll industries , inc . : november 29 , 2017\netfs with exposure to tootsie roll industries , inc . : november 16 , 2017\n1966 the company ' s name is changed to tootsie roll industries , inc .\nspruce point ' s ben axler : tootsie roll industries is ' all . . .\n2000 tootsie roll acquires o ' tec industries and begins to manufacture fluffy stuff cotton candy .\ntootsie roll industries has supported america ' s troops throughout history and continues to do so today .\n2000 o ' tec industries and andes candies join tootsie roll and production of fluffy stuff cotton candy begins .\nin 1968 tootsie roll industries moved to chicago where we are still making 64 million tootsie rolls every day . tootsie roll pops and dots are also manufactured at the chicago location .\ncharms joins the tootsie roll family making tootsie roll the largest producer of lollipops in the world .\ntootsie roll industries ( tr ) - - tr produces the number one and number two movie theater confectioner products .\nquick description : cambridge brands , inc . , a subsidiary of tootsie roll industries , makes tootsie rolls , tootsie roll pops and many of the other well known candies for the company .\nmelvin gordon , chairman and ceo of tootsie roll industries since 1962 , died tuesday after a brief illness at 95 .\n1988 tootsie roll acquires the charms company . combined production of the tootsie pop , blow pops , and charms line of lollipops makes tootsie roll industries , inc . the world ' s largest lollipop producer .\nin 1993tootsie roll industries welcomed the addition of junior mints , sugar daddy , sugar babies and charleston chew .\ntootsie roll industries , inc . breached its 50 day moving average in a bearish manner : tr - us : december 8 , 2017\now for chance to win the tootsie roll hot cocoa type of your choice and a bag of tootsie roll midgees .\ntootsie roll industries inc . announced wednesday that it has purchased toronto - based concord confections inc . , maker of dubble bubble bubble gum .\nklobucar , jack ,\nhow sweet it is : tootsie roll industries posts record sales ,\nmidway , may 1986 , p . 24 .\nofficials from tootsie roll industries , llc , joined with can do , inc . , and state and local representatives for a ribbon - cutting celebration friday at tootsie roll\u2019s new distribution center in humboldt industrial park .\nhave you ever been curious how tootsie roll industries gets the tootsie roll into the center of the tootsie pop , how dots are made , or what color crows are ? get a first - hand look at how products like tootsie rolls , tootsie pops , and more are manufactured and packaged . listen as mrs . ellen gordon and mr . melvin gordon discuss the history of tootsie roll industries , their experience with america ' s candy favorites , and just how many licks it takes to get to the center of a tootsie roll tootsie pop !\nellen gordon and her late husband ran tootsie roll industries for more than half a century , but there ' s no clear succession plan despite heavy insider ownership .\nin 2004 , tootsie roll industries acquired concord confections adding a variety of dubble bubble , wack - o - wax , and vending candy products to its family .\nelderly executives : the death of tootsie roll industries ' ceo melvin gordon at age 95 puts a spotlight on executives who retain top corporate posts well into their golden years .\ncompany officers ellen and melvin gordon traveled to the event from chicago , where tootsie roll industries is headquartered . ellen gordon serves as the company\u2019s president and chief operating officer . melvin gordon is tootsie roll\u2019s chairman of the board and chief executive officer .\nas part of the transaction announced today , tootsie roll industries , inc . , will acquire substantially all of concord ' s assets , including its three manufacturing facilities . concord had net sales of approximately canadian $ 116 million in the fiscal year ended december 31 , 2003 . tootsie roll industries ' 2003 net sales were approximately u . s . $ 393 million .\ntootsie roll ceo dies at 95 : we may never know how many licks .\nthe end of a candy era : tootsie roll ceo dies at age 95 .\nthere may be one or two free lessons from tootsie roll industries that would apply to most businesses . perhaps the company\u2019s financial philosophy is aligned with its note to consumers regarding a healthy lifestyle : \u201cwhen consumed in moderation , you can enjoy delicious tootsie candies without compromising the benefits of a nutritious , well - balanced diet . \u201d it seems tootsie roll industries is well practiced in confident and selective decision - making\u2014how sweet is that ?\n1978 ellen gordon is named president of tootsie roll industries , inc . at this time , she is the second woman to be elected president of a company listed on the new york stock exchange .\ntootsie roll in / sh ( tr ) position boosted by russell investments group ltd .\n2004 tootsie roll acquires dubble bubble bubble gum producer concord confections of toronto , canada .\nfrank sintra and peggy lipp in a tootsie roll advertisement . it is said that frank sinatra ' s favorite candy was the tootsie roll and he was even buried with them .\nwe are excited to add dubble bubble and concord ' s other well - known brands to the tootsie roll industries ' family of products ,\nsaid melvin j . gordon and ellen r . gordon , chairman and president , respectively , of tootsie roll industries .\nthe agreement to acquire concord underscores our belief that strong brands will continue to contribute to the long - term success of our company .\nsome industries might be ripe for disruption , but there is at least one business where moats still have their place .\ncategories : etfs yahoo financeclick here to see latest analysis etfs with exposure to tootsie roll industries , inc . here are 5 etfs with the largest exposure to tr - us . comparing the performance and risk of tootsie roll industries , inc . with the etfs that have exposure to it gives us some etf choices that could give us similar returns with lower . . . read more ( read more . . . )\nbrief - tootsie roll says ceo ' s 2017 total compensation was $ 5 . 50 mln\nas television sweeps the country , tootsie roll sponsors children ' s shows on national television .\n1968 tootsie roll expands operations to include the philippines and other areas of the far east .\n2002 tootsie roll celebrates is 100th anniversary of being listed on the new york stock exchange .\n1988 tootsie roll acquires the charms company and becomes the world ' s largest lollipop producer .\ntootsie roll paid $ 197 million in cash for concord and will assume $ 20 million in debt . the deal will add three canadian manufacturing facilities to tootsie roll ' s assets .\ndubble bubble will join another gum , the charms blow pop , marketed by tootsie roll .\n1931 the tootsie pop , consisting of hard candy on the outside and chocolaty , chewy tootsie roll on the inside , is invented .\nmelvin j . gordon , who ran chicago - based candy - maker tootsie roll industries for more than 50 years , held the distinction of being the oldest ceo of any business listed on the two major stock exchanges .\nmr . gordon also oversaw tootsie roll ' s vertical integration of its manufacturing and marketing process .\nben axler , spruce point capital , discusses shorting shares of tootsie roll ahead of the halloween season .\ntootsie roll opens a midwest facility in the ford city industrial park on chicago ' s southwest side .\n2003 company production reaches more than 60 million tootsie rolls and 20 million tootsie pops each day .\ntootsie roll sells its products under the brands tootsie roll , tootsie roll pops , caramel apple pops , child\u2019s play , charms , blow pop , blue razz , cella\u2019s chocolate covered cherries , tootsie dots , tootsie crows , junior mints , junior caramels , charleston chew , sugar daddy , sugar babies , andes , fluffy stuff cotton dubble bubble , razzles , cry baby , nik - l - nip and ei bubble .\ntiffany , susan ,\ntootsie roll keeps rolling in the riches ,\ncandy industry , june 1993 .\ntootsie roll industries , inc . , manufactures and distributes some of the world\u2019s most popular confectionary brands . beginning in a new york candy store with the introduction of the tootsie roll in 1896 , the company\u2019s brands today include some of the most familiar candy names , such as tootsie roll , tootsie pop , charms blow pop , mason dots , andes , sugar daddy , charleston chew , dubble bubble , razzles , caramel apple pop , junior mints , cella ' s chocolate - covered cherries and nik - l - nip .\nthe tootsie roll tootsie pop is invented . we still don ' t know how many licks it takes to reach the center but we will continue to try .\nblades , john ,\ntootsie ' s on a roll ,\nchicago tribune , december 6 , 1990 .\ntootsie roll industries operates throughout north america and distributes its products in more than 75 countries . the 240 , 000 - square - foot distribution center in humboldt industrial park east will handle all 36 of the company\u2019s brands with more than 900 different items in stock .\nin 1962 mr . gordon became sweets co . of america ' s chairman and ceo , and he changed its name four years later to tootsie roll industries . in 1966 the company , then based in hoboken , n . j . , moved its operations to chicago , the candy manufacturing capital of the united states , leasing a large one - story building on the southwest side that had manufactured engines for world war ii bombers . tootsie roll industries today occupies 2 . 3 million square feet at that location on south cicero avenue .\nconcord is well known for exceptional quality and dubble bubble is one of the top selling bubble gum brands since its introduction in 1928 . we look for products that have a special bond with consumers when bringing new brands into the tootsie roll industries ' family .\nmarcial , gene g . ,\na nibble at tootsie roll ,\nbusiness week , april 18 , 2005 .\nshares of tootsie roll closed at $ 30 . 91 wednesday , up 7 cents on the new york stock exchange .\nthe tootsie roll chairman and chief executive ran the chicago - based confectionery company for 53 years , overseeing the manufacture of 64 million tootsie rolls a day and other sweets , including junior mints , charleston chews and tootsie pops .\nin 2015 the company brought back tootsie fruit chews and added a companion product , tootsie fruit chew pops .\nas candy nostalgists know , leo hirschfeld is the official hero of the tootsie roll saga . today , tootsie roll is one of the top candy sellers in the u . s . and it all started with leo , a poor austrian immigrant with a dream and some family candy recipes . according to the tootsie roll industries company history , hirschfeld began selling the chewy candies in his little shop in new york city in 1896 . the next thing you know , it\u2019s 1917 , tootsie rolls are a huge commercial hit , and the company changes its name to \u201cthe sweets company of america . \u201d from that point out , the tootsie empire grows in leaps and bounds . the story of tootsie roll after 1917 is one of a big candy company getting bigger .\nryan , nancy ,\ntootsie on a roll in forbes magazine survey ,\nchicago tribune , october 29 , 1991 .\nleo hirschfield invents the tootsie roll and names it for his daughter . his new hand - rolled candy sells for one penny .\naccording to company officials , tootsie roll chose its location after close evaluation of greater hazleton . vice president of distribution john majors said he was pleased with what he found in the hazleton area and knew the location would be the right fit for tootsie roll .\n1985 tootsie roll acquires cellas ' confections , inc . , a chocolate covered cherry manufacturer operating in new york city , since 1864 .\namire , roula ,\ninnovation and quality keep tootsie roll on top ,\ncandy industry , august 2000 , p . 24 .\ndubble bubble will join chicago - based tootsie roll ' s stable of brands that include charleston chew , junior mints and andes mints .\ntootsie roll has long been hailed for one of the most memorable ads in pop culture history . perhaps you remember mr . owl being asked in 1970 , \u201chow many licks does it take to get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop ? \u201d according to tootsie roll , the answer is , \u201cit depends on a variety of factors such as the size of your mouth , the amount of saliva , etc . \u2026basically , the world may never know . \u201d\ntootsie\u2019s brands include some of the most familiar candy names : tootsie roll , tootsie pop , charms blow pop , dots , andes mints , junior mints , sugar daddy , charleston chew , dubble bubble , razzles , caramel apple pop , cella\u2019s chocolate - covered cherries , nik - l - nip , and tootsie fruit chews .\nremembering tootsie roll ceo melvin gordon , who has passed away at age 95 . a 1995 feature from abc - tv world news now .\nellen and melvin gordon stand near an assembly line of tootsie roll products june 13 , 1985 , at the candy - maker\u2019s plant in chicago .\nammeson , jane ,\ntootsie roll ' s sweet taste of success ,\ncompass readings , december 1989 , pp . 32 - 37 .\nmorris , kathleen ,\ntootsie roll : cashing in on closet candy eating ,\nfinancial world , january 21 , 1992 , p . 16 .\ntootsie roll joined the world of social media on august 26th , 2008 . with a you tube channel , multiple brand pages on facebook and twitter , tootsie roll has expanded into pinterest as well as instagram and continues to expand its reach . click on the images below to visit our facebook pages .\nmorris , kathleen ,\ntootsie roll : cashing in on closet candy eating ,\nfinancial world , january 21 , 1992 , p . 16 .\nlaunched in 1896 by the popularity of a single product , the iconic oblong piece of chewy , chocolate candy - tootsie roll industries has grown to become one of the country ' s largest candy companies , with a lineup that includes some of the world ' s most popular candy , chocolate , and bubble gum brands . thank you for visiting !\nmeet the tootsie pop squad , team devoted to finding out the age old question . . . how many licks does it take to get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop ? will the world ever know ? tune in each week to see what the squad is up to !\ngorman , john ,\ntootsie roll turns chocolate into gold ,\nchicago tribune , june 24 , 1985 , sec . 4 , p . 1 .\nfrom 1942 - 1945 tootsie roll goes to war in g . i . rations , providing\nquick energy\nfor american troops in world war ii .\ngorman , john ,\ntootsie roll turns chocolate into gold ,\nchicago tribune , june 24 , 1985 , sec . 4 , p . 1 .\ntootsie roll purchased the building late last year from exeter property group of the philadelphia area . \u201cto bring companies such as tootsie roll to our industrial parks , can do is committed to working with real estate developers and brokers in addition to continuing our relationships with local municipalities , \u201d said can do president kevin o\u2019donnell .\n2004 in august 2004 , tootsie roll industries acquires concord confections of toronto , canada , a market leader in the bubble gum category , known for exceptional quality . concord confections ' products are sold primarily under the dubble bubble brand that was introduced in 1928 and are known throughout the world . other concord products include razzles , cry baby and nik - l - nip .\nthe gordons took over the day - to - day business of tootsie roll industries more than 50 years ago , and they are notoriously secretive . they haven\u2019t given an interview regarding their company for years , they are reluctant to permit tours through the factories , and although a succession plan is said to be in place , no one is privy to the specific details .\nfollowing gordon ' s death , ellen gordin , his wife of 65 years , became tootsie roll chairman . she had been president and co - chief executive .\ni was always taught that my family way back , the rubin\u2019s , had something to do with the tootsie roll . is this blurb mentioned in wikipedia true ?\ntootsie roll ( nyse : tr ) sells candy , including chocolate , bubble gum , lollipops , and its trademark tootsie roll truffles . tr also produces the number one selling ( junior mint ) and number two selling ( dots ) movie theater candies . along with being sold at movie theaters , tr products are given at holidays like halloween and bought from stores like wal - mart ( which accounted for 23 . 5 % of tootsie roll sales in 2008 ) . [ 1 ]\nlaunched in 1896 after its chewy , oblong - shaped candy proved popular , tootsie roll industries has grown into one of america ' s largest candy companies . founder leo hirshfield wanted to create a candy that wouldn\u2019t melt in the heat and could be a viable alternative to chocolate . he named the candy after his daughter\u2019s nickname . it was the first penny candy to be individually wrapped .\ntootsie roll industries , inc . ( tr ) 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 .\nthe company ' s most recent results from october show tootsie roll earned about $ 45 million in the first nine months of 2014 on sales of about $ 402 million .\ntwo famous candy names \u2013 mason dots and crows \u2013 joined the tootsie roll family in 1972 . production of dots and crows has exceeded over 23 million in a day .\nand although investors are now eyeing the company as a potential takeover candidate , back then , the gordons seemed confident in tootsie roll\u2019s future in the hands of their four daughters .\ntootsie roll acquires andes candies . the andes brand includes the andes cr\u00e9me de menthe thins , cherry jubilee thins and toffee crunch thins as well as a line of mint patties .\ncan you guess who is the oldest ceo in a publicly traded american company ? here\u2019s a hint , some of the company\u2019s brands have been halloween staples for multiple decades . it\u2019s none other than 92 - year - old melvin gordon of tootsie roll industries , who runs the company together with his 80 - year - old wife , ellen gordon , the president . and no , their ages are not typos .\na 1940 ' s factory worker inspects tootsie pops as they are being made .\ntootsie roll increasingly relies on information technology to analyze its supply chain as it looks for further cost reductions . it has installed an enterprise resource planning system to provide company wide data .\nellen and melvin gordon stand near an assembly line of tootsie roll products june 13 , 1985 , at the candy - maker\u2019s plant in chicago . ( walter kale , chicago tribune )\n\u201cmelvin\u2019s life represented the very highest values in business , wisdom , generosity and integrity , \u201d says ellen . \u201ctootsie roll has seen great growth and success during his time as chairman . \u201d\n- - - - - - ,\ntootsie roll to stay in the family , owners say ,\ncrain ' s chicago business , may 9 , 2005 , p . 4 .\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 tootsie roll industries , inc . . 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 . . . read more ( read more . . . )\nchicago , august 11 , 2004 - - - tootsie roll industries , inc . , today announced that it signed a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of concord confections inc . of toronto , canada for u . s . $ 197 million plus an additional u . s . $ 20 million to discharge concord indebtedness . concord is a market leader in the bubble gum category and its products are sold primarily under the dubble bubble brand .\ntootsie rolls\nyum yum ! thank you for a delicious fresh soft candy .\nbut for years tootsie roll has withstood pressure from buyers .\nmrs . gordon always felt our best prospects were to remain independent , and \u2026 our company has grown ,\nbowen said .\nthere doesn\u2019t seem to be anybody named stern or saalberg in official tootsie roll history . so what was happening in that murky gap between 1896 and 1917 ? and what happened to leo hirschfeld ?\nand when did anyone start thinking about tootsie rolls ? the stern & saalberg co . applied for a trade - mark for \u201ctootsie\u201d for their \u201cchocolate candy\u201d in november 1908 . the trade - mark was registered on september 14 , 1909 . they stated in their application that \u201ctootsie\u201d had been used in association with the candy since ( drum roll , please ) \u2026september 1908 .\ndid hirschfeld make or sell a candy resembling the one that would be marketed as \u201ctootsie roll\u201d some time before ? maybe . but there is another piece of the tootsie roll puzzle . in may of 1907 , hirschfeld applied for a patent for a candy - making technique that would give tootsie rolls their distinctive texture ( u . s . patent 903 , 088 ; for more on the patent , see my tough tootsie , and how it got to be that way ) . the patent was awarded in november , 1908 . the stern & saalberg co . started selling \u201ctootsie rolls\u201d in september 1808 , and really began a big advertising and marketing push in 1909 .\n1972 in june , the company acquires the mason division of candy corporation of america . the acquisition adds two famous candy names - - mason dots and crows - - to the tootsie roll family .\nin 1962 , gordon became chairman of american sweets , and changed its name to tootsie roll industries four years later . he moved the company from new jersey to chicago . following the move was a string of acquisitions , most notably mason dots ( 1972 ) , cella ' s confections ( 1985 ) and charms ( 1988 ) . in 2004 , the company picked up dubble bubble , a popular gum brand in bulk vending , when it acquired concord confections .\nthe company says melvin worked a full schedule until last month . his wife of 65 years , ellen , who served as tootsie roll\u2019s previous president and chief operating officer , has been named his successor .\ntootsie roll began in 1896 , named after founder leo hirshfield\u2019s five - year - old daughter . it listed on the new york stock exchange in 1922 and took off in the 1970s under melvin\u2019s leadership .\nit ' s very exciting ,\nsaid tootsie roll president ellen gordon .\nwe have a lot of children ' s confections , so dubble bubble and their other brands fit right in .\nconcord had sales of about $ 89 million , in u . s . dollars , in the fiscal year ended dec . 31 , 2003 . tootsie roll recorded sales of $ 393 million in 2003 .\nnicely written , cp ! i think you nailed it on the head with leo being a brilliant scientist buy lousy businessman . quite interesting about the patented texture . i\u2019ll admit , i like the semi - longevity of the tootsie roll - eating process . and i do loves me my tootsie pops !\nunder mr . gordon ' s leadership , tootsie roll embarked on a variety of acquisitions , including mason dots in 1972 , cella ' s confections in 1985 , charms in 1988 and dubble bubble in 2004 .\nmr . gordon ' s wife became tootsie roll ' s president in 1978 , and the pair ran the company as a team , only proceeding with an initiative if both of them signed off on it .\n1905 tootsie rolls are now produced in a four - story candy factory in new york city .\nhowever , it\u2019s difficult to remember an ad campaign since then . yet , the tootsie roll brand remains relevant today among candy buyers . never needing to advertise is a surefire way to save on your bottom line .\nthe candy world lost one of its king confectioners on tuesday when melvin gordon , the longtime chief executive of tootsie roll , died at the age of 95 after a brief illness . gordon\u2019s death was announced by the company on wednesday . his wife , ellen , who previously served as tootsie roll\u2019s chief operating officer and president and is in her 80s , will assume the roles of chairman and ceo in accordance with the company\u2019s succession plan .\nthough tootsie roll is a publicly traded company , a few members of the gordon family control more than 50 percent of its shares . melvin and ellen gordon also reportedly made every effort to keep tootsie roll in closely held hands . \u201cwe\u2018ve worked hard to keep suitors away , \u201d she told jo\u00ebl glenn brenner in the emperors of chocolate : inside the secret world of hershey and mars . \u201cwe want tootsie to remain independent . hopefully , our children , or the employees working in the company , will be able to run it someday . \u201d\nnow that melvin gordon has passed away , though , wall street seems to think ellen might change her mind . trading of tootsie roll was temporarily halted to make the announcement around noon , after which its stock popped 7 percent on apparent hopes that it might soon be the target of a takeover bid . in addition to owning the eponymous tootsie roll brands , the company sells dots , junior mints , charleston chews , sugar daddies , and several other confections . \u201cpeople have felt for some time that the company was a good sell - out candidate , \u201d elliott schlang , managing director at great lakes review and a former tootsie roll analyst , told bloomberg . *\nentry filed under : 1890 to ww i , candy nostalgia , heroes and personalities , myth busting . tags : candy inventions , candy inventors , jacob saalberg , julius stern , leo hirschfeld , leo hirshfield , tootsie roll .\nin 1970 , tootsie roll launched a hugely popular television commercial that became a staple in the company\u2019s branding : \u201chow many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop ? \u201d since then , the company says , it has received 20 , 000 letters from children who set out to solve the question .\nth their own cella ' s dips . she loves them ! thank you tootsie for making a difference\nthe real answer , the company writes on its website , \u201cdepends on a variety of factors such as the size of your mouth , the amount of saliva , etc . basically , the world may never know . \u201d presumably that\u2019s tootsie roll being facetious . but if melvin gordon did have any sort of answer ( even a joking one ) , hopefully he passed it down to the rest of the family , along with all the other tootsie roll secrets .\nmy daughter opened a tootsie roll pop and took a bite of it and it had ants inside . i ' ve tried to email the company and go on the site to notify you but the links aren ' t working .\nthe chicago - based company said it had profit of 43 cents per share . the confectionary products maker posted revenue of $ 182 . 2 million in the period . tootsie roll shares have fallen almost 7 percent since . . .\nby the way , tootsie roll for some reason spells leo\u2019s last name \u201chirshfield . \u201d this is not the way leo spelled it in directories or patents or anyplace else . until the day he died , it was \u201chirschfeld . \u201d\nthe company is equally cryptic about its financial success\u2014it refuses to hold quarterly earnings calls , deflects journalist\u2019s requests for interviews and , as of last year , the sole remaining security analyst surprisingly quit covering tootsie roll because it was too hard to obtain information from them . with investors salivating over this gem of a company , what does the future hold for tootsie roll and how has it remained successful alongside candy giants like mars , inc . , kraft foods and hershey\u2019s ?\nkichen , steve ,\nthe best small company honor roll ,\nforbes , november 11 , 1994 , p . 264 .\ntootsie rolls made leo hirschfeld very rich . he couldn\u2019t have done it on his own , though . without stern & saalberg , an established business with sufficient capital to launch a major candy line , hirschfeld would have languished in his little brooklyn house , selling bits of candy to the neighborhood kids . and without hirschfeld and his inventions , the stern & saalberg company would have gone on as a small candy wholesaler offering \u201cfluffy mints\u201d and \u201cdiamond\u201d brand gelatin dessert mix . but the stern & saalberg company went on to become the sweets company of america , which in turn became tootsie roll industries , a business today worth well over one billion dollars .\nlappen , alyssa a . ,\ntootsie rolling in money ,\nforbes , january 21 , 1991 .\nhirshfield names the candy after his five - year - old daughter , whose nickname is\ntootsie .\nbased in chicago , tootsie roll boasts operations across north america . it taps distribution channels in more than 75 countries . some 92 % if sales in the us with the other 8 % originating in canada , mexico , and other countries .\nit has been assumed for some time now that the maker of tootsie roll , blow pops , junior mints , and andes candies would sell itself at a rich premium , but spruce point now contends there are\nfundamental\n. . .\nwe have our own sugar refinery and our own ad agency ,\nmr . gordon told the tribune in 1990 .\nwe make our own lollipop sticks . we even have our own trucking company , the tootsie roll express .\non a per - share basis , the chicago - based company said it had profit of 13 cents . the confectionary products maker posted revenue of $ 100 . 9 million in the period . tootsie roll shares have decreased 18 percent . . .\nmr . gordon ' s leadership was not without its critics . in 2012 , the wall street journal published an article noting shrinking profit margins at tootsie roll and criticizing its practice of not holding quarterly earnings calls and refusing to speak with journalists .\ntootsie roll products have been manufactured and sold in the united states since 1896 and have been a part of americana for almost eleven decades . for more information about the company , see the company ' s website on the internet at : urltoken .\ndid you know that back in 1905 tootsie rolls were delivered by horse and buggy ? . . . . .\ncan do chairman e . thomas sandrock welcomed the company to greater hazleton , saying , \u201cwe\u2019re pleased to have tootsie roll join us in humboldt . we\u2019re confident that greater hazleton has what the company and its new distribution center need to be successful . \u201d\ntootsie ' s brands include some of the most familiar candy names : tootsie roll , tootsie pop , charms blow pop , mason dots , andes , sugar daddy , charleston chew , dubble bubble , razzles , caramel apple pop , junior mints , cella ' s chocolate - covered cherries , and nik - l - nip . they ' re sold in a wide variety of venues , including supermarkets , warehouse and membership stores , vending machines , dollar stores , drug stores , and convenience stores .\nandes candies inc . ; cambridge brands inc . ; charms llc ; concord ( gp ) inc . ; concord brands , ltd . ( canada ) ; concord canada holdings ulc ; concord confections holdings usa , inc . ; concord confections , ltd . ( canada ) ; concord partners lp ; jt company , inc . ; the sweets mix company , inc . ; tootsie roll of canada ltd . ; tootsie roll worldwide ltd ; tootsie rolls - latin america ; tri de latinoamerica s . a . de c . v . ; tutsi s . a . de c . v . ( mexico ) ; world trade & marketing ltd .\n[ \u2026 ] like the story of why hershey\u2019s named their candy \u201ckiss , \u201d or the story of the invention of the tootsie roll . they are all nice stories that add to the mystery and romance of the candy past . candy is a [ \u2026 ]\nevery day the company produces some 64 million tootsie rolls . the company also makes more than 16 million lollipops a day . tootsie roll maintains production plants in the us ( 4 ) , mexico city ( 1 ) , ontario , canada ( 1 ) , and barcelona , spain ( 1 ) . it operates as a single reportable segment that involves the manufacture and sale of confectionery products .\na nice story , right ? but i uncovered evidence that blasts some serious holes in the official line on tootsie rolls .\ni hear you ! happily , tootsie roll and leaf remain independent companies\u2026some of the last survivors from the golden age of american candy companies . hershey\u2019s actually acquired reese\u2019s a long time ago , back in the 1930s , but has successfully maintained a separate brand identity for that candy .\nall the patents , trade - marks , and advertising put tootsie rolls in motion between 1907 and 1909 . as far as i can gather from the evidence , the invention of tootsie rolls in 1896 in hirschfeld\u2019s little brooklyn candy store is a myth .\ntootsie roll produces candy in the form of chocolates , caramels , bubble gum , lollipops , and other confections . these candies are packaged by tr and sold under brand names like tootsie roll ( chocolate taffy and lollipops ) , double bubble ( bubble gum ) , charms ( lollipops ) , and junior mints ( mint chocolates ) . tr candy is sold at just about every consumer venue , from supermarkets such as wal - mart ( 23 . 5 % of 2008 net sales ) [ 1 ] to convenience stores such as 7 - eleven and vending machines .\njargon , julie ,\ntootsie rut ,\ncrain ' s chicago business , december 20 , 2004 , p . 3 .\nthe classic treat , introduced in 1896 , was named after candymaker leo hirshfield ' s young daughter , clara , whose nickname was tootsie .\nnothing can happen to a tootsie roll ,\ngordon claimed in a 1996 interview .\nwe have some that were made in 1938 that we still eat . if you can ' t bite it when it ' s that old , you certainly can lick it .\nperhaps the most famous bit of tootsie roll branding\u2014the \u201chow many licks ? \u201d commercial\u2014came out eight years into melvin gordon\u2019s stewardship as ceo . the ad , which features a boy asking a cow , a peter lorre\u2013esque fox , a turtle , and an owl , \u201chow many licks does it take to get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop ? , \u201d debuted in 1970 and became an instant classic . ( you can watch it for yourself up top . ) since then , the company says it has received more than 20 , 000 letters from children claiming to have found the elusive answer to that quandary . estimates range from a low of 100 licks to a high of 5 , 800\u2014children are dedicated counters .\nmerrion , paul ,\ntootsie rolling downhill ,\ncrain ' s chicago business , may 23 , 1994 , p . 46 .\nit\u2019s 1909 , and the stern & saalberg company has a candy hit . americans just can\u2019t get enough of their \u201cchocolate tootsie rolls . \u201d those tootsie rolls have gotten so popular that they have to take out ads in the trade papers cautioning their customers against accepting inferior imitation . but who is this \u201cstern & saalberg\u201d who is taking all the credit for chocolate tootsie rolls ? where is leo hirschfeld ?\ni am soooo thrilled that this story is being investigated ! we , as a family find it very interesting . my husband ( a saalberg ) is the great - grandson of jacob saalberg ( which incidentally is my nefew\u2019s name ) . my husband\u2019s father has always told us the tootsie roll story , but only that his grandfather was the inventor of the toostie roll . keep up the great work ! my kids have used your material for school reports on family history \ud83d\ude42\nmajors also said the koz extensions approved by hazle township , the hazleton area school board and luzerne county played a key role in bringing tootsie roll to greater hazleton . \u201cthe municipalities really embraced our desire to be a part of the hazleton area and also added incentive through the koz extensions , \u201d he said .\na 1941 graduate of harvard college and a world war ii veteran , gordon first worked in the apparel industry . he entered the confections business in 1950 through his marriage to ellen rubin , whose father , william rubin , was president of sweets co . of america . the name changed to tootsie roll in 1966 .\nthis is what i\u2019ve been looking for ! how fascinating ! i was always told that my great - grandmother worked at the tootsie roll factory in ny . she immigrated from italy in 1919 and lived at 451 w 46th st . ( where my mother was born ) . after seeing the stern & saalberg co . ad for the tootsie roll it makes perfect sense . the factory located at 416 - 418 w 45th st . is practically in their backyard ! thank you for helping me realize the story told to me as a child , was most probably true . great , great article and well told , you should write a book !\nin 2015 tootsie roll ' s sales slipped $ 3 . 4 million to $ 540 million from 2014 . the reduction was directly related to the sale of fewer products in 2015 as well as a stronger us dollar ' s impact in mexico and canada . the high mark for revenue was about $ 550 million in 2012 .\ni love my tootsie pops , and i loved this incredible , tragic story . it\u2019s almost past imagining that the inventor of tootsie rolls \u2013 named for his spunky daughter \u2013 would have ended up putting a bullet in his brain in a lonely hotel room . please , it\u2019s been almost three years since this post ; are either you or steve ready to tell the tale of \u201chow the tootsie tale spins its sticky tentacles into surprising corners of american commerce\u201d ?\ni just happened on this site because there was a question on millionaire about hirschfeld and clara and i went to google to look up the history . the reason i was curious is that my husband ( of blessed memory ) told me the story for years of the inventor of the tootsie roll having come up with this candy serendipitously . the story , as he told it , was that one day clara ( tootsie ) came to visit her dad\u2019s chocolate factory and , when a vat of chocolate was burned that day , she said \u201cdon\u2019t throw that out \u2013 it\u2019s delicious . \u201d leo supposedly took the burnt chocolate and formed it into a roll and the rest is history .\nthe majority of the company\u2019s products are sold under registered trademarks and feature some of the country\u2019s most popular brands , including tootsie roll , tootsie pop ( which followed its namesake in 1931 ) , blow pop , charleston chew , dubble bubble , razzles and junior mints . they are distributed through nearly 100 candy and grocery brokers and by the company itself to more than 15 , 000 customers . these customers include wholesale distributors of candy and groceries , supermarkets , variety stores , dollar stores , drug chains and more .\nas the company moved into the late 1980s and early 1990s ,\ntootsie on roll ,\nbecame a familiar phrase within business circles , aptly describing the company ' s continued growth in spite of the recessionary environment . net sales rose more than 80 percent between 1987 and 1990 , while net profits increased 75 percent during the same period . as malcolm berko stated in a akron beacon journal column , the company appeared\nnearly impervious to economic cycles .\nberko noted that\nsince 1979 , tootsie roll ' s dividends have increased three - fold , sales have tripled , book value has jumped five - fold , net profit margins have doubled while sales sweetened from $ 60 million to $ 220 million\nin 1991 .\nas the company moved into the late 1980s and early 1990s ,\ntootsie on roll ,\nbecame a familiar phrase within business circles , aptly describing the company ' s continued growth in spite of the recessionary environment . net sales rose more than 80 percent between 1987 and 1990 , while net profits increased 75 percent during the same period . as malcolm berko stated in an akron beacon journal column , the company appeared\nnearly impervious to economic cycles .\nberko noted that\nsince 1979 , tootsie roll ' s dividends have increased three - fold , sales have tripled , book value has jumped five - fold , net profit margins have doubled while sales sweetened from $ 60 million to $ 220 million\nin 1991 .\n] so much ! i recently had a small incident with a few packages of razzles and tootsie was very prompt on helping me and repairing it . the issue wa\nthe company , which was formed in 1896 , has always been secretive about its tootsie roll recipe . succession plans , what might happen after melvin or ellen gordon left the business , have also been secret . but when melvin gordon died in early 2015 , the board of directors appointed ellen gordon chairman and ceo in keeping with what the company said was its existing succession plan .\nand three others who had shared his cabin on the neckar in 1884 . all of them were by then extremely wealthy . each had a remarkable rags - to - riches story . one was a movie mogul , another made a fortune in fancy goods . and hirschfeld\u2019s story was all about the candy business . \u201c [ hirschfeld ] fought his way up until he became superintendent of the stern - saalberg concern . then he invented a certain children\u2019s confection\u201d\u2026the tootsie roll . notice the way hirschfeld told the story to this reporter in 1913 : first he went to work for stern & saalberg , then he invented the tootsie roll . and what\u2019s all this about \u201cfought his way up\u201d in the stern & saalberg company ? that doesn\u2019t sound exactly like a merger of equals .\ntootsie , charms , and concord products are sold in canada and over 75 other countries in europe , asia , and south and central america . in 2005 the company was recognized by business ethics magazine as one of the 100 best corporate citizens . tootsie showed no signs of slowing down and continued to target for acquisition companies that would complement its product line .\nwith the 1993 passage of the north american free trade agreement ( nafta ) , which promised to relax trade restrictions between the united states and its neighboring countries of canada and mexico , tootsie roll was expected to place more emphasis on its operations to the north and south . in an interview for snack food magazine , ellen gordon predicted more intense competition as a result of nafta , commenting ,\nthere ' s no doubt about it - - mexican candies will come into the u . s . and american candies will go down into mexico .\nnevertheless , as her husband was quick to add , tootsie roll had\nunique products down there . tutsi has been advertised in a major way ever since it started in mexico in 1968 on televisa , the nation ' s largest tv network .\ntootsie roll announced first quarter 2010 sales of $ 103 . 244 million , compared to $ 94 . 054 million in the year - ago quarter , an increase of 10 % . first quarter net earnings were $ 9 . 985 million , compared to $ 8 . 320 million in the year - ago quarter . earnings per share increased 14 % from the year ago quarter to $ 0 . 14 .\nhalloween is tootsie roll ' s best selling period with third quarter sales nearly double those of any other quarter in the year . in 2009 tr posted strong results in all major trade classes including grocery , mass merchandisers , warehouse clubs , dollar stores and drug chains . especially popular at halloween are tr large bags of child\u2019s play and other mixed candy assortments , which are offered in a variety of merchandising presentations .\nafter his discharge , mr . gordon became ceo of hampshire designers , a publicly traded women ' s apparel company based in new hampshire . in 1950 he married a young vassar college student , ellen rubin , whose father was president of sweets co . of america , a confectioner founded in 1896 that made tootsie rolls and tootsie pops . mr . gordon became a board member two years later .\nthank you for being an allergy aware company ! people take things like candy for granted . my daughter has not been able to eat chocolate covered dried fruit for 5 years . tootsie recently came out wi\nwhat is the secret to their success ? analysts say they did not purchase any companies that did not fit their profile , bought commodities cheaply and spent money inside the company . it seems tootsie roll cherry - picked acquisitions that worked for them . enough so that the company maintains a dividend yield of more than 1 % and has $ 67 million in cash , despite an operating profit margin that fell by roughly half in the last decade to 11 % .\ntogether , the tootsie brands resonate strongly among every age group , culture , and demographic ; for every occasion and event ; and during every economic climate , qualifying them as truly enduring , iconic american confections .\nthe company uses a network of about 30 candy and grocery brokers to distribute its products in north america . tootsie roll ' s candy is sold in a wide variety of venues , including supermarkets , warehouse and membership stores , vending machines , dollar stores , drug stores , the us military , charitable organizations , and convenience stores . in the us , it counts some 4 , 000 customers . \u00fcber retailer wal - mart accounted for 24 % of the company ' s 2015 sales .\nas america ' s favorite candy company , satisfying america ' s sweet tooth requires an extraordinary collective effort . tootsie rises impressively to the challenge , producing millions of pieces of candy every day from its north american plants . applying state - of - the - art production technology and exacting quality control checks , tootsie ensures that every piece of gum , candy , and chocolate that rolls off of its production lines is of the highest , most consistent quality\u2014every time .\ni was just eating a tootsie pop and bit into this small , thick , hard plastic substance that was inside the chocolate center . i ' m at a loss for what to do , but i want all the mommies and daddies out th\ntootsie roll\u2019s products are marketed in a variety of packages designed to be suitable for display and sale in different types of retail outlets . they are distributed through approximately 100 candy and grocery brokers and by the company itself to approximately 15 , 000 customers throughout the united states . these customers include wholesale distributors of candy and groceries , supermarkets , variety stores , dollar stores , chain grocers , drug chains , discount chains , cooperative grocery associations , warehouse and membership club stores , vending machine operators , the u . s . military and fund - raising charitable organizations .\nhirschfeld worked his way up at stern & saalberg co . in 1904 , the entry for stern & saalberg in the trow co - partnership and corporation directory of new york city mentions hirschfeld for the first time , naming him as one of three \u201cdirectors . \u201d by 1913 , hirschfeld is the vice president of stern & saalberg , and seven hundred million pieces of tootsie roll have rolled out the door and into the mouths and bellies of america . seven hundred million pieces of candy , even lowly penny candy , is lots of dollars . hirschfeld and stern & saalberg did very well together ."]}
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rate strap , $ 230 ) , urltoken\nitem is in working condition but i don ' t know how long the battery lasts for . there is the car charger but the pin is bent so i have no idea if it ' s working . i don ' t have a car so i can ' t test it with a car . i have two usb cords and i know one is working . i don ' t know if the other one is . it has the windscreen mount which is working really well in that the gps fits into it well i should say . i don ' t know whether it actually suctions onto a screen well because i don ' t drive a car . you might want to take this back to it ' s factory state using software maybe from the manufacturer ' s website . i don ' t have that information or a software cd . please initiate payment within 3 days of the close of auction or pick up within a week and pay cash\nbest for run - track minds : the powerful new fitbit surge flaunts the same good design as earlier ' bits : it ' s full of encouragement for all - day step activity , and dead simple to use . but it also packs a gps antenna for speed , distance , and splits . it has an altimeter for translating elevation into floors climbed ( e . g . , a hilly 12 - mile run can be the same as climbing the empire state building ) . and it houses an optical heart - rate sensor , though testers found they had to run at least two miles before the unit posted precise numbers . distances aren ' t accurate on the bike , and it ' s not waterproof for swimming . but once the heart rate part worked , the device displayed lucid graphs showing current beats per minute as well as recent trends in running effort . finally , this comes in three sizes and three colors\u2014black , blue , and tangerine . $ 250 , urltoken\nbest for overscheduled exercisers : chock - full of sophisticated electronic sensors , microsoft ' s first fitness tracker , the band , sports an onboard gps for running , a motion sensor for workouts , and a uv light sensor to warn users about overexposure . we liked keeping up on work messages and missed calls while out on runs ( the band shuttles messages from a cell phone ) , and paying for starbucks coffee with store credit we preloaded onto the watch . the unique curved design felt great , but the band can ' t be dunked , only splashed , prompting concerns from one tester who was caught in a driving rain . finally , the band has an onboard heart - rate monitor , but after many tests , the device still displayed numbers way off during activity . ( strangely , it was accurate when testers were standing still . ) battery life wasn ' t the best , either ; every 48 hours we needed to charge it for 90 minutes . $ 200 , urltoken\nbest for apple fans : tap - tap . . . that ' s how apple wants you to know that you have run a mile , received a text , should head to that meeting . no beeps ( so public , so last year ) , just a tasteful tap on the wrist from sensors in the long - awaited apple watch , on sale this month . the brushed - aluminum sport version , is apple ' s first - ever running . . . ironically ,\nwatch\ndoesn ' t capture it . equipped with a heart - rate monitor ( via those sensors ) , a gps ( via bluetooth link to an iphone ) , a speaker and microphone ( sorry , no swimming ) , and software that bestows virtual medals for personal milestones , it employs a pleasing trio of circles to display progress , with details a screen - swipe away . will it , in apple fashion , change everything ? ( check out our first look at the apple watch here . ) $ 349 , urltoken\nthe mio fuse is a band based fitness tracker with a 1 . 2 inch color matrix led display , real - time heart rate monitor , step counting , and calories burned . the manufacturer claims a battery life of 6 days . it is available in small , medium , regular , and large sizes . it has the following sensors : optical heart rate , 3 - axis accelerometer . it has socialization features : share fitness data and results with others . it has extra features such as : heart rate training in zone alert mode which assigns 5 color codes to leds , one for each heart rate zone , and also vibrates each time a new zone is entered , has breathable strap with holes , included accessories : usb charging dock . its dimensions are 1 . 2 x 0 . 6 inches ( width / thickness ) and it weighs 1 . 3 ounces .\nbest for heart - rate runners : mio ' s latest all - in - one heart sensor and band turned out to be our testers ' favorite way to learn from heart - rate data while running . the subtle , colored leds display heart - rate zones , and the band buzzes when switching zones . such tactile feedback made gauging effort level easy without testers ' needing to look at the watch ( or take it out of a jacket cuff on frigid days ) . the fuse measures heart rate by registering changes in blood volume in the arm ( no cumbersome heart - rate strap needed ) , yielding highly accurate results . disappointingly , distances\u2014tracked by an internal motion sensor\u2014were off by as much as a half mile in every five miles of running , and the band does not track sleep . some testers found the bright sweeping digits in the battlestar galactica\u2014style readout laughably ugly ; others embraced its retro charm . $ 150 , urltoken\nhidden code for a ' visual search ' feature hints at snap ' s next move .\nlaw enforcement may have a tough time cracking your phone with a usb device .\ntapping into the same creative well as ' minecraft ' could be the key to long - term success .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nnew digital edition : the june / july 2018 issue of traffic technology international is now online . \u2022 click here to read digital version \u2022 click here to subscribe\nnew digital edition : intertraffic world 2018 showcase is now online . \u2022 click here to read digital version \u2022 click here to subscribe\nnew digital edition : tolltrans 2018 is now online . \u2022 click here to read digital version \u2022 click here to subscribe\nthis websites use cookies . by continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies .\njavascript seems to be disabled in your browser . you must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\ngetslideid : 21 gettitle : getimgsrc : getsubtitle : mivue\u2122 7 series wifi dash cam getsortorder : 2 getdescription : a better , safer driving experience ! 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training workouts .\nalerts you to incoming emails , text messages , calendar reminders , and phone calls .\nsharing results of activities among a circle of friends . some results include each friend ' s progress toward goals . fitness milestones are celebrated with badges . sends cheers and taunts while competing in group activities .\na long - range wireless communication technology that enables a fitness tracker to pair with a smartphone and with other devices within a home network or remote location via the internet .\nfitness trackers are available in several types , such has watch , band , and clip - on . a watch type fitness tracker has a data display similar to a smartwatch . a band is also worn on the wrist but has limited or no display capability . a clip - on is worn in various locations on your body via a clip to your clothing .\nthe diagonal size or diameter ( if round ) of the active display area measured to the nearest tenth of an inch .\nsensors in the tracker detect real - 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{"id": 55048, "summary": [{"text": "hyperium records was a german independent record label specializing in darkwave , neoclassical , ethereal , gothic rock , and ambient music , founded by oliver roesch ( also known as \" oli \" roesch ) and oliver van essenberg in 1991 .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "roesch died on august 1 , 2002 in a motorcycle accident . ", "topic": 8}], "title": "hyperium records", "paragraphs": ["attrition \u200e\u2013 ephemera box cd hyperium records \u200e\u2013 39101 . . . attrition \u200e\u2013 ephemera box cd hyperium records \u200e\u2013 39101 . . .\nheavenly voices vol 1 . album box 2 cds 1995 - pull the carriot ( acoustic version ) hyperium records\n1995 zauber of music vol . ii -\nisabella\nhyperium / hypnobeat records free cd included in music from the empty quarter 12\nthe projekt sampler / beneath the icy floe vol . 6 projekt records ( 1998 )\nthe original hyperium release is now completely sold out ! this is a cd - r with a xerox cover .\nthere are less than twelve of these original pressings from hyperium left . eleven shadows ' best - selling cd !\nanimals - songs - tape edition k7 - kabure records 1993 - argentina . . . . . .\nbioculture , decidedly the best of the three , was licensed by metropolis records for north american release in 1995 .\nseries , hyperium ( germany ) have done well to license an array of 14 tracks from the alternative genre into an outstanding 74 + minute compilation .\nin strange lines and distances\neleven shadows there are less than twelve of these original hyperium pressings left . eleven shadows ' best - selling cd !\nthe special pressing of irian jaya / chronograph on curve records is sold out . the original chronograph does not come with this .\ngerman indie rock band that released records between 1988 and 1993 . in the early years their music was marked by punk and dark wave with use of\u2026\ncurrently from the top selling hyperium recording by stella maris , the heavenly mix of their track\ne - tiero\nfollows . the brainchild of dirk schl\u00f6mer and female singer raphaela hermes , the stella maris album ( hyperium cat . no . 391 0193 2 ) really must be heard in entirety to fully appreciate . hyperium writes ,\ndirk and raphaela are spiritual musicians in a classical sense enchanting the listener with this unique mix of heavenly voices gregorian chants , atmospherical medieval soundscapes and pulsating beats .\nexactly right - the track featured here is a terrific introduction to the band .\nthis ascension is a gothic / ethereal band from santa barbara , southern california that formed in 1988 . they released four albums and two 7\nvinyl singles on their label tess records , between 1989 to 1999 . they also released a best of compilation :\ndeeper and further away\non projekt records in 2014 .\n1997 tales from the vault\nshegar\nalligence records p . o . box 370451 , el paso tx 79937 - 0451 usa e - mail : alligence @ urltoken\nheavenly voices part v is indeed another wonderful album in the series of hyperium compilations . clearly , the absolutely stunning tracks by single gun theory , stella maris and essences point to artists with albums worth further exploration immediately .\n1996 a tribute to : bauhaus\nterror couple kill colonel\n( exclusive ! ! ) cleopatra records 8726 s . sepulveda blvd . suite d - 82 , los angeles ca 90045 usa\nlove is colder than death , commonly abbreviated lictd or lictd , is an early german neoclassical dark wave band that was one of the cornerstones to hyperium record ' s heavenly voices compilation series of the early 1990s . it is named after the 1969 fassbinder film liebe ist k\u00e4lter als der tod . the band ' s music is characterized by its extensive use of both romantic and classical styled male and female vocals . founded by ralf donis , maik hartung , sven mertens , and susann heinrich in 1990 , the band members and music have changed slightly since then . the first few lictd albums were released on the hyperium record label in europe and on the new metropolis records label in the united states .\nafter tess records gave up the ghost in 2001 , the band signed with projekt records . their back catalogue was re - released , though the band became inactive soon afterwards . the group re - united with bassist cynthia coulter for several shows in 2004 and announced plans to write and record new material in 2013 . the band also performed a reunion show in october , 2015 in houston , texas .\nblack tape for a blue girl is an american dark wave band formed in 1986 by projekt records ' founder sam rosenthal . their music takes on elements of dark wave , ethereal , ambient , neoclassical , and dark cabaret music . director david lynch is one of their more well - known fans . their 11th album , these fleeting moments , was released on august 12 , 2016 on metropolis records .\nperformance - experimental & ambient - tape edition k7 - kabure records 1991 italia . . recording at mellonta tauta\u2019s house , bivigliano and monte giovi , borgo san lorenzo , florence , italy . . . . .\njamming the voice of the universe and bioculture , both released initially on germany ' s hyperium records , set the mood for the times . picking up themes from such artists as front 242 , bigod 20 , and early a split second , electro assassin combines the hard driving beats and heavy handed sequences that makes the scene such a joy to be a part of . the band themselves refer to their music as\ncyberpunk\n: a computer and electronic approach to the renegade attitude that created the punk movement of the seventies and eighties .\nthis lp was one of the first true industrial rock lps made in the us . it is from a sub lable of cheetah records , the same lable as d . j . magic mike , so you know it has cool beats !\nin 2000 , we signed to projekt records , first offering our track\nskin\non the\nsireenia\nfemale vox compilation , and then later our second full - length cd ,\nto dream , perchance to sleep\nin march 2001 .\nin another twist , chandeen left hyperium records in 1997 and signed a new contract with spv . one year later they released their fourth studio album spacerider - love at first sight ( synthetic symphony ( germany ) cd spv 085 - 62 - 72 cd , 1998 ) and the accompanying single\nspacerider\n( synthetic symphony ( germany ) cd0555 - 62083 , 1998 ) . the material ( review ) had taken a sharp turn towards pop music , a major departure from the material on the waking dream although still grounded in l\u00f6wy ' s arrangements and the tremendous vocal work of antje and stephanie .\ntribal ambient groove . seductive , organic rhythms combine with shimmering atmospheres and female vocalizations to form a sensual soundtrack that your lover will thank you for ! one of the songs ,\nkombai\n, has been included on the slumberland ii compilation released on waveform records .\nfaith & disease is a seattle - based ethereal wave music project who released their debut cd\nbeauty and bitterness\nin 1994 . its core members are eric cooley and dara rosenwasser . the band was originally signed to seattle indie label ivy records and more recently projekt records . they have released six full - length albums and dozens of compilation appearances including an ep with electronic artist jeff greinke dream the red clouds released on italian label amplexus records to their credit . faith & disease played 300 + live shows during their time , including appearances at bumbershoot , folklife , headlining at convergence festival , nxnw , and an invite to the 1999 cmj music festival , and extensive tours of the us in 1998 , 1999 and 2001 . they played their final show on march 23 , 2006 at seattle ' s neumos . no reunion plans have been set .\nby 1995 , the band had moved over the england ' s cyber - tec label , releasing the divine invasion , a cd filled with literary themes adopted from the highly futuristic author , the late philip k . dick . this cd was given its domestic release by fifth column records .\nchandeen was founded in 1990 by oliver henkel and harald l\u00f6wy . chandeen ' s first singer - - of iranian descent - - was aline akbari , who joined the band in 1991 . the second singer , antje schulz who would be known as the definitive chandeen vocalist , joined in 1992 . akbari and schulz shared vocal responsibilities - - as two vocalists almost always would for the life of the band - - for the first two years . during the same year oliver rosch , founder of hyperium records , heard chandeen and offerred them a contract . the group went to record their debut album shaded by the leaves , but without aline akbari who left the band some weeks before they signed their contract .\n1998 new wave goes to hell : tribute to the music of the ' 80s\nspace age love song\n( exclusive ! ! ) cleopatra records 13428 maxella ave . # 251 marina del rey , ca 90292 usa ( * i think this is my favorite cover song that eleven shadows has done ! ! ! )\nchandeen were brought to the attention of musical discoveries ' editors by cd services in dundee , scotland during the very early days of our publication . the band ' s enyaeseque tune\nstrawberry passion\nwas one of our first exposures to the heavenly vocals genre that chandeen so eloquently typified . further discoveries made through the heavenly voices series on hyperium records were good , but chandeen set the high water mark among the artists exposed including single gun theory , love spirals downwards , stoa and love is colder than death . other artists introduced in the series ' volumes ii - v include lacuna coil , bel canto , claire voyant and heather nova , rose chronicles and within temptation all of whom have been heavily reviewed at musical discoveries since . this band retrospective and review of their last release pandora ' s box is indeed long overdue .\nthe band ' s album teignmouth was the first metropolis records release , and remains one of lictd ' s more popular albums . following the departure of donis , the more experimental songs that characterized some of the early lictd work gave way to a much more classical sound . eclipse , the latest lictd album with new content , reached number one on mexican new age sales charts .\nthe album closes with the track ,\nlady solitude\nby essences . this is a brighter track with a vast array of percussive elements and is almost lullaby - like when the vocals take hold . warm and melodic , the track reminds us of the textures that hyperium built these albums to create . essences ' vocalist is one of the best on the album and the song , with excellent instrumentation including a stunning violin part , perfectly illustrates the emotion she can convey .\n1999 to jupiter and beyond\namitabha\naporia records , p . o . box 996 stn f toronto , on m4y 2n9 canada . ( a droney / ethereal / space - rock compilation disc that ' s quite good ! ) i have a few extra cds available for $ 5 . 00 ( pob 642832 , los angeles , ca usa ! ! ) email me for details .\n( cat . no . 391 0195 2 ) draws tracks from a vast collection of artists each exploring the genre from a slightly different direction . hyperium writes ,\nnaive childlike women , good fairies , unreachable godesses or laszivous man - eating sirens . . .\nthere really is a song for every taste ,\na song for every situation : a lullaby for sleepless nights , a medieval epic , a meditation and a prayer , a catchy pop tune , a powerful metal ballad or a melancholic torch song . . .\nindeed , they are all here .\nmeanwhile and almost with nobody watching , a\nbest of\ncompilation taken from the band ' s hyperium releases entitled a taste like ginger ( cleopatra ( usa ) clp 0197 - 2 , 1998 ) was quietly released . the album also included a couple of live bonus tracks released previously on maxis only . in the spring of 1999 chandeen began to tour again , while harald l\u00f6wy founded his own record label kalinkaland records . the band continued along the axis of spacerider with some references to their earlier material and released the fifth album ( review / interview ) bikes and pyramids ( kalinkaland ( germany ) efa cd 01353 , 2002 ) in the fall of 2002 , the last album to feature stephanie h\u00e4rich who had quietly left the band prior to the album ' s completion . a maxi entitled\nmy world depends on you\n( kalinkaland ( efa cd cdm 01352 , 2002 ) with typical chandeen bonus material was released to accompany the album . that only one track ,\nthe spacerider legend ,\na light atmospheric keyboard - laced instrumental within the medley of the album , appears on pandora ' s box is perhaps a statement that bikes and pyramids was the most radical departure from the chandeen sound in the band ' s release history .\ngerman label founded in hamburg , 1975 by g\u00fcnter k\u00f6rber after quitting his executive post with brain , a label that he had co - founded . sky focused on a similar roster of electronic , ambient , krautrock and progressive rock to brain , including releasing material by cluster and other brain related artists , plus many new groups and exclusive discoveries . in later years the label concentrated mostly on instrumental and new age music . the very last sky new release came out in 2000 . last represses known were in 2003 . since the label ceased many reissues have appeared on : bureau b and sireena records often with the original sky label design . label code 4435 or 04435 runout - information pf > please append > mastered by tonstudio pfanz\nfor more than a decade chandeen have managed to artistically steer clear of the stereotoypes of ethereal music . they have moulded a sound that is distinctly their own and instantly recognisable . with pandora ' s box ( kalinkaland ( germany ) cd 94653 - v22 , 2004 ) the band once again shows the spectacular , epic and also the calm , melancholic moments of their 12 year history . the album also contains the last two unreleased tracks and shows chandeen ' s history from shaded by the leaves ( hyperium ( germany ) cd 391 0094242 , 1994 ) through echoes ( kalinkaland ( germany ) efa cd 06679 , 2003 ) . the band ' s final release is a compilation from their dozen year run entitled pandora ' s box ( kalinkaland ( germany ) cd 94653 - v22 , 2004 ) . our review of the album follows the band ' s history below , although the running order of the tracks on it does not .\nwe asked a bit more about the band ' s first vocalist whom we ' ve never heard . harald remarks ,\nwell , she was the * first * chandeen singer from 1991 to 1993 and she wrote a lot of lyrics on shaded by the leaves including\njourney to the land of wisdom\nand\nsilent gods .\nher spirit accompanied chandeen for the first years , even after she left the band , because she was a real poet and she gave our songs meaning .\ncatrin mallon joined in her place and sang with antje schultz on the first chandeen album . the band ' s first maxi ,\nlumis\n( hyperium ( germany ) cd 391 0080316 , 1994 ) was also released . pandora ' s box includes\nthe world of lost and found ,\nthe definitive antje schulz track\nscottish hills\nwith its unique celtic instrumentation and the moody\nsilent gods\nfeaturing evocative vocals by both cartrin and antje from the band ' s debut album .\nantje schulz | harald l\u00f6wy | catrin mallon | oliver henkel image \u00a9 michael j . schwalm 1993\nsays songwriter harald l\u00f6wy ,\nwe chose the songs that describe our musical journey . they are bridges of our evolution which was everything else than continuous .\nwhile significant change underscores the band ' s development , longtime silent member michael j . schwalm has continued to promote the band through his stalwart maintenance of the band ' s website , stunning band photos and contributing to graphic design of artwork accompanying chandeen ' s cd releases . the mystery woman whose photo is included on the back of the pandora ' s box album is not from chandeen . says harald l\u00f6wy ,\nher name is jennaea and she is a model of pandora ' s box photographer emmanuel volakis .\nantje schulz | harald l\u00f6wy | stephanie h\u00e4rich image \u00a9 michael j . schwalm 1995\nin addition to the primary band members , chandeen have incorporated lots of material from guests as well . notable contributions from dorothea hohnstedt ( german flutes ) whose playing contributed extensively to the sound of some of chandeen ' s tracks , harald gottschalk ( guitars , mandolin ) , axel henninger ( acoustic guitar ) and michael schwalm ( sampling ) began with shaded by the leaves , continued through light within time and into the waking dream with additional vocals contributed by ian javelin . additional contributions on spacerider were made by florian walther ( guitars ) and joi h\u00e4rich ( backing vocals ) and on bikes and pyramids klive and nigel humberstone ( additional sounds ) . but the band have relied on their gorgeously attractive and stunning vocalists antje schulz , catrin mallon and stephanie h\u00e4rich along with harald l\u00f6wy ' s incredible songwriting to carry the band through their dozen year career .\nantje schulz | stephanie h\u00e4rich | harald l\u00f6wy image \u00a9 michael j . schwalm 1996\nharald l\u00f6wy | antje schulz | stephanie h\u00e4rich image \u00a9 michael j . schwalm 1996\nhowever , new personal problems emerged within the band , problems which already existed during the jutland sessions . these problems resulted in catrin mallon and oliver henkel leaving the band in late 1994 . the duo went on to form edera whose evocatively produced album ambiguous ( cleopatra ( usay ) clp 9805 - 2 , 1996 ) was released two years later . elements of chandeen ' s ethereal sound certainly emerge in the recording . it ' s like the other half of jutland found a musical outlet .\nharald l\u00f6wy | stephanie h\u00e4rich | antje schulz image \u00a9 michael j . schwalm 1996\nthe album featured new guitar player florian walther . it was no coincidence that the music industry had begun to take notice of the potential of chandeen ' s music and in late 1998 the band filmed their first video clip ,\nskywalking\nwhich was released in early 1999 on a maxi ( synthetic symphony ( germany ) spv62193 cds , 1999 ) . the clip got played extensively at mtv and viva for several weeks and chandeen received a nomination for the german clip award . while spacerider might not have been one of the truest recordings to the band ' s natural style , pandora ' s box includes selections that are natural extensions .\nsiren ' s call\nis an evocative ballad sung by antje schulz while the slow - paced and bluesy\ntime walk\nsung by stephanie expresses a different side of chandeen . also included is the track\nlove at first sight ,\nthe third in a medley made just for the album . dorothea hohnstedt ' s flute provides allusions to the band ' s earlier sound but thick bass and vocal processing of both singer ' s voices clearly illustrates the album ' s departure .\nchandeen released their sixth studio album in 2003 . the album almost snuck up on enthusiasts and it was only after listening to the material that the departure of stephanie h\u00e4rich became public knowledge within the chandeen fan community . echoes ( kalinkaland ( germany ) efa cd 06679 , 2003 ) was the returning to chandeen ' s roots : the meditative , romantic part of their music became the center of their influence again ( review / interview ) .\nechoes is an album full of energy ,\nharald l\u00f6wy remarks .\nit sparkles and glows and has the sould which we missed in our later projects .\npandora ' s box includes the everso gentle heavenly vocals ballad\na dream within a dream\nand the equally delicate title track , laced with antje ' s lovely harmonies from the album .\nso where is everybody now ? harald says ,\nwell unfortunately we have no regular contact anymore , but of course i know that antje sings in several different projects , like in strict confidence and janus . she was even on tour with in strict confidence in february [ 2004 ] .\nhe continues ,\nbut i guess she does not write songs anymore .\nwe asked harald about the two previously unreleased tracks . he told us ,\nbreathing spirit is sung by stepnanie .\ntides of live\nis sung by antje .\nhe continued ,\nthese two tracks are the last unreleased new recordings of chandeen . we finished the last additional tracks only a few months ago . the lyrics of\ntides of live were written by aline akbari , the first chandeen singer years ago .\nclearly chandeen have come full circle .\nbreathing spirit\nis a rich and rather long track that includes dense arrangements similar to those on the waking dream with the power and depth to support stephanie ' s soaring vocals . it is indeed characteristically stephanie - - experienced listeners will certainly understand the comment . the album concludes with antje ' s rendition of\ntides of life ,\nan mid - tempo percussive guitar - based number . we were especially pleased with the clarity of the vocal production highlighting the tenderness of antje ' s evocative voice throughout , even in the harmonies , although the production quality of the instrumentals is equally superb .\nand that brings us conclude our article on to pandora ' s box the stunning compilation of the band ' s dozen years . we could say that antje schulz and harald l\u00f6wy were chandeen , because they may not be making music together anymore . but their songs live on beyond that , in a delicate timeless way . and that ' s illustrated on this final release , a compendium of the classic chandeen sound , tender vocals and delicate instrumentation .\nconnect your spotify account to your urltoken account and scrobble everything you listen to , from any spotify app on any device or platform .\na new version of urltoken is available , to keep everything running smoothly , please reload the site .\nsome user - 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blacks , discogsupdatebot , brycemania\nsexy and strangely sexy covers ( part i -\nintroduction to sexy covers\n) by d . jkruliq\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nvarious - music from the empty quarter : ghafran label : t . e . q . music ? , uk , 1993 format : cd / magazine mfteq93 / 1 track : ri - vita ( unreleased ) , later released on the album octo\nzauber of music vol . 3 from music from the empty quarter vol . 12 ( 1994 )\nthe opening track by mime ,\ninside ,\nprovides a brief taste of what is to follow with a powerful almost spoken voice engineered way above the instrumentation . but it ' s when the marvelous single gun theory track\nmotherland\nopens that the sound , trademarked by the heavenly vocals series , comes to life . single gun theory has a unique ability to bring stunning female vocals to life over a lush electronic backdrop . their track featured here is from their latest and , in our opinion , best album .\nthe classical version of\nrestless\nby within temptation features stunning soprano vocals over a warm piano instrumental foundation . deeply melodic choral elements underscore the lead vocals . love spirals downwards follows with an electronically influenced track featuring drum loops , lush guitars and further instrumentation in what appears to be previously unreleased in the song\ncity moon .\nthe track is truly a testament to the gothic texture the band have made popular in their own recordings and previous appearances in the heavenly voices series . as before , their lyrics can not be understood on first listening ( if ever ) .\njust around the corner\nby siddal builds upon the gothic theme set down by love spirals downwards with a lighter sounding vocalist and less percussion . a warm piano foundation sets the scene for\nshrink\nby the gathering . with vocals sounding very familiar to some pop vocalists we ' ve heard , the track is a heartfelt ballad , briefly filled with soaring electric guitar .\na slow heavily guitar - laced ballad with soaring vocals by rose chronicles entitled\nblood red\nis next up . the band ' s sound is not unlike the gathering . the moors dark sounding\nguth na torainn\nfollows with an electronic soundscape underscored with percussion . the vocals are deep and dark sounding , certainly chant - like , and are spoken most likely in gaelic . guitars join the soundscape as the heavenly voices join the song and add significant brightness to the band ' s medieval sound , enhanced significantly by choral elements .\naurora sutra ' s\ngoddess shape - shifting\nhas a lovely female voice singing german lyrics over acoustic guitar and a mildly percussive foundation . electric guitars change the mood to progressive rock in lacuna coil ' s song\nfalling\nwhich is heavily laced with further electronic instrumentation and vocals very much in the theme of leger de main . clearly the most powerful of the album ' s female vocalists , this track must be an outstanding to lacuna coil ' s work .\nliv kristine ' s\nwaves of green\nis one of the most relaxing tracks on the album . the light voice in this almost classic ballad is accompanied lightly with harp and other strings , slight percussion and keyboard giving an almost orchestral quality . this is a song built to illustrate her vocal talents of the artist and highlight them .\ndas zeichen take us back to the gothic texture with the dark sound contained within the almost worldly sound of\ndouh - sah - ra .\nvocals are powerful at times but subdued at others within the chant sound created within the track . there ' s a good vocalist in there and while the beat picks up , overall the track is drawn out , un - melodic , a bit too chant - based for our tastes and too dark for us .\nurltoken - & nbspthis ; website is for sale ! - & nbspgothic ; music radio streaming zine industrial synthpop ethereal clubs playlist resources and information .\nhex files , the goth bible vol . 3 album box 2 cds - 1998 - cats playing ( album version ) .\nthe sun fell\u2019s sessions : . . july - august 1993 blue velvet studios florence , italy . . . registred and mixed by paolo favati . pre - production : fasolo mauricio .\nrecording during a entire night of february 1999 at mellonta tauta\u2019s house , mar del plata , argentina .\ndaniel l\u00f3pez quiroga : music . played guitars , bass , all arrangement & production .\n1988 - 1999 . . . . daniel l\u00f3pez quiroga : music , electric guitars , noise gtr , fender stratocaster , acoustic guitar ovation , electric bass fender telecaster 68 ' , drum programming alesis , keyboards and all arrangements . . . . .\nleticia solari : voices , sampler akai s612 and lirycs . . . . .\nricardo may : keyboards and programming . . . demos : recording and mixing . . . . .\nspecial guests : . . augusto maurandi : bass in\ncats playing\n( sun fell album ) original demo 4 tracks 1992 . . .\ndaniel gorostegui : sintethizer in\nrain , sun & flowers\n( unreleased 8 tracks 1996 ) . . .\nrise and fall of a decade is an internationally acclaimed french band trio founded in 1988 by thierry sintoni , pierre - fran\u00e7ois maurin - malet and sandy casado .\nin may 2007 pierre - fran\u00e7ois died of cancer . a tribute cd was recorded .\nsince march 2016 , sandy and thierry are forming a new duo called girls like you .\nthis ascension toured coast to coast in the united states in 1994 , 1995 , and 1997 . the band also toured the west coast prolifically , sharing the stage with bands including clan of xymox , the jesus and mary chain , chris isaak , the wolfgang press , pixies and the stranglers .\nvocalist dru allen has sung for the neo - classical project mirabilis and the ambient / electronic act falling you . dru and cynthia coulter have gone on to join erick r . scheid in the shoegaze / dreampop band mercury ' s antennae .\ntrance to the sun is a neo - psychedelic post - punk band originally based out of santa barbara , california . the band consists of multi - instrumentalist ashkelon sain as the primary songwriter , performer and producer , and has featured three full - time vocalists\u2014ingrid blue , dawn michelle wagner , and zo\u00eb alexandra wakefield . trance to the sun recordings have often included guest contributors , and tour line - ups have usually included one or more additional musicians . currently , the band consists of ashkelon sain , ingrid luna , and daniel henderson , with additional live musician terry luna on bass guitar .\ntrance to the sun has had a considerable impact on the dark wave , gothic rock and post - punk music scenes in the u . s . and abroad . mike ventarola of the internet radio station hidden sanctuary described trance to the sun as\none of a few select bands from that part of the world whose previous compilation appearances , cd\u2019s and tour dates read like a who\u2019s who for the goth underground . despite the multiple band lineup changes over the years , the core group remained tenacious and steadfast .\nthe changelings are a band from atlanta , georgia self - described as a \u201cblend of ambient pop - fusion laced with neo - classical and middle eastern styles\u201d . formed in 1995 , they have released six albums , and have been named the \u201cbest local experimental / fringe band / artist of atlanta\u201d in creative loafing for the years 1998 - 2002 . although their albums have been received warmly by critics , their largest audience has probably heard them unknowingly : their music has been used in the soundtracks to game noble armada , the haunted attraction netherworld haunted house , and the television special beyond the da vinci code .\nthe machine in the garden is a music duo featuring roger frac\u00e9 and summer bowman . they have released seven full - length albums and one ep . their music is a blend of different genres , such as synthpop , electronica , goth opera and goth rock .\nformed in columbus , ohio in 1995 , frolic consists of the duo of matthew chinn and kelly o ' brien , along with the guitar work and engineering of jonathan beard . the music of frolic consists of serene washes of atmospheric textures , combined with crystalline guitars and the lofty , angelic vocals of kelly .\nthe band formed in the spring of 1995 in columbus , ohio , where an eight month recording session spawned a number of guitar - driven tracks ( half of which are on our full - length ,\npermafrost\n) .\nin 1997 , matt & kelly moved to orlando , florida , where more atmospheric and synth - oriented tracks were produced , and then sent back to jon for engineering and additional guitar work . this led to the 70 - minute epical full - length cd\npermafrost\n, on the now defunct , philadelphia - based record label velvet empire .\nin the fall of 1999 , we gathered some of our early 1995 session tracks and released an ep entitled\nfragments of the past\n.\nin the same year we contributed a cover of\nangels we have heard on high\nto projekt ' s holiday compilation\nexcelsis vol . 3 : a prelude\n.\nchandeen is a musical project from frankfurt am main , founded in 1990 and popular in the darkwave scene in the first half of the 1990s . the band refers to its own style as\nelectronic poetry\n. from the middle of the 1990s , the band ' s style changed to a more pop - oriented sound with influences from rock and trip hop .\nover their 8 year history , love spirals downwards released four best - selling projekt albums idylls ( 1992 ) , ardor ( 1994 ) , ever ( 1996 ) , and flux ( 1998 ) , plus 1 single , sideways forest ( 1996 ) , and 1 retrospective temporal : a collection of music past & present ( 2000 ) , incorporating the styles of ethereal , shoegazer , folk , world , ambient , and electronica to create a uniquely beautiful , dreamy sound . to date , they have sold over 50 , 000 cds through indie label , projekt , and though disbanded since 1999 , they continue to sell to this day . primarily a recording project , love spirals downwards performed live only sporadically - - generally in conjunction with projekt festivals - - and almost always acoustically . love spirals downwards ' last live show was in 1998 , in support of their final studio album , flux . in 2007 , projekt released remastered reissues of the band ' s first 2 albums and plans to release the band ' s other 2 albums similarly are underway .\nby purchasing this item , you are transacting with google payments and agreeing to the google payments terms of service and privacy notice .\n1960s sitar groove !\nthe cosmic dancer\nis the first song from the upcoming 1960s psychedelic project from ken lee ! the song will stream in its entirety on the left . if you dig it , please purchase it from the reverbnation window below for just . 99 ! t ' anks !\nodds and ends\neleven shadows ( cd - r ) a new collection of rare , exclusive and unreleased eleven shadows songs .\na new collection of rare , exclusive and unreleased eleven shadows songs . liner notes are included upon purchase , but there ' s no art work . includes all the songs from the cleopatra compilations , including beautiful covers of\nspace age love song\nby flock of seagulls and\nafterhours\nby sisters of mercy . also ,\nperfect circle\nby r . e . m . ,\npolicy of truth\nby depeche mode ,\nmlk\nby u2 ,\nthat ' s the way ( uh huh , uh huh ) i like it\nby kc and the sunshine band ( with ken performing the vocals ! ) , and other rarities . none of these appear on any previous eleven shadows release . here ' s your chance to rummage through eleven shadows ' closet . unearth these incredible treasures now !\nscratchy , crackly , screwed - up electronic ambient music . indescribably yummy , with odd voices drifting in and out , random sounds and backwards noises and static . . . oddly * beautiful * !\nif brian eno produced beautiful italian arias in a tibetan monastery , it might sound something like sangsara . available 1998 ! this music features the beautiful vocals of esther tessel , textures and atmospheres that sound rich and detailed and alive , tibetan bells and bowls , bowed double - bass , and ghostly , ethereal musical passages .\nto realize these beautiful textures and tunes , ken lee has enlisted the help of esther and connie ( the vocalist and double - bass player , respectively ) to make this one of the most organic and haunting collection of songs we ' ve had the pleasure of reviewing .\n- - future music magazine ( u . k . ) .\na mini - cd of six gorgeous arias given the eleven shadows ethereal treatments .\na modern classic masterpiece !\n- - darkwave . this special release features arias by guiseppe giordani , philipp heinrich erlebach , englebert humperdinck ( the other one ! ) , pergolesi , brahms , and puccini , with many of the pieces written in the 17th century .\ndebut cd ! a varied collection of fourteen songs featuring atmospheric female vocals , including an exclusive\nrae - mix\nof the beautiful\nisabella\nby rae dileo of meridian dream / fifth dimensional music .\n( the\nrolling stone\nof germany ) .\nthe opening song does for opera what ' a clockwork orange ' does for movies . . . gripping ' this mortal coil ' approach\n- -\n1999 new groove 3 : d\u008econstruire le groove estoterique\naurelia ( eggshell edit )\nr : ev 2408 penmar ave . , venice ca 90291 usa fax : ( 310 ) 822 - 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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": 31}], "title": "nlayers", "paragraphs": ["nlayers has two primary products . nlayers insight discovers and maps the complex relationships between applications and the technology infrastructure to provide an end - to - end dynamic model of the it environment . nlayers insight managed services is an application infrastructure discovery and optimization service based on nlayers insight .\nemc has snapped up nlayers for application discovery , extending its oem agreement with the company .\ncreateinputsmodel ( ) now returns an error if nlayers < = 0 when cemaneige is used .\nnlayers introduces first it service discovery solution with network , storage mapping to insight 4 . 5\n/ zimages / 3 / 28571 . gif read more here about improved mapping in nlayers insight .\nemc has acquired nlayers , a developer of software to discover and map applications across multiple servers .\nnlayers inc . last week announced improvements in its insight appliance , including automatic application and infrastructure discovery .\nnlayers insight is a comprehensive solution for discovering , understanding , and mapping the complex relationships between applications and technology infrastructure . nlayers ' discovery solution combines passive and active discovery approaches to provide an end - to - end ,\nliving\nmodel of the it environment that continuously tracks resource dependencies , demand , usage , and service levels . learn more about nlayers at http : / / www . nlayers . com .\nnlayers introduces first it service discovery solution with network , storage mapping to insight 4 . 5 - - enterprise systems\n/ zimages / 3 / 28571 . gif to read more about the history of nlayers inc . , click here .\n- - company expansion & leadership : nlayers expanded its installed base worldwide with customer wins across the globe including europe and north america . frank moss , former ceo and chairman of tivoli systems , joined the nlayers strategic advisory board . a recognized it visionary and thought leader , dr . moss has brought invaluable guidance in accelerating nlayers adoption across the industry .\ngartner believes that nlayers ' partnerships \u2014 which include relationships with managed objects , bladelogic and opsware \u2014 will be discontinued ( with the possible exception of bladelogic ) . if you have acquired the nlayers product through any of those partnerships , plan accordingly .\nnlayers already provides the foundation technology for emc smarts application discovery manager software , thanks to an original equipment manufacturers ' agreement .\nextended fingerprint factory capabilities . nlayers has extended insight ' s ability to automatically discover custom and legacy applications by enabling customers to easily create port and service - based fingerprints through a graphical wizard . using the\nfingerprint factory ,\ncustomers can easily create\nfingerprints ,\nthe identifiers that enable nlayers to automatically discover an application , and add them to the nlayers fingerprint knowledge base .\nexit : nlayers was acquired by emc ( nyse : emc ) in june 2006 after the companies signed a partnership agreement one year earlier .\nemc ' s acquisition of nlayers marks another step in the consolidation of it service dependency mapping vendors , which gartner expects to continue through 2007 .\n- - oem success : nlayers developed alliances with some of the industry ' s leading it vendors , including managed objects , bladelogic , and opsware .\nsan jose , calif . - - december 5 , 2005 - - nlayers today announced nlayers insight 4 . 5 , the latest version of its award - winning application discovery and mapping solution . with this release , nlayers is introducing storage and network discovery capabilities to insight , making it the first solution capable of discovering , mapping and tracking all service components - - software , servers , storage and network devices - - in a single , comprehensive view .\nsan jose , calif . - based nlayers produces an appliance that automatically identifies , maps and models the relationships and interdependencies between applications , servers and devices , emc said . nlayers had been providing the foundation for emc smarts application discovery manager software , an application emc obtained when it acquired smarts in december 2004 .\non 7 june 2006 , emc announced the acquisition of nlayers , a privately held software company that focuses on application discovery and mapping . emc plans to integrate nlayers into its resource management software group . financial details of the transaction were not disclosed , although industry sources cite this as a $ 50 million deal .\nnlayers ' incredible momentum over the last 12 months reflects the very significant nature of the problem we are solving ,\nsaid gili raanan , founder and ceo of nlayers .\nthe ability to automatically discover services and their dependencies is the cornerstone for all of the it service automation and management initiatives organizations are investing in today . this is only the beginning for nlayers . we believe exponential growth is in our future as demand for this kind of visibility grows across it management disciplines .\nnlayers ' application behavioral modeling ( abm ) engine models the application component inventory , relationships and interdependencies between physical and logical components within the infrastructure and usage and demand .\nspecifies the number of nonlinear material layers in quad and tri elements . a larger value of nlayers will give greater accuracy at the cost of computing time and storage requirements .\nthe nlayers product will continue to be sold stand - alone , giving emc an immediate presence with a configuration compliance and drift tracking solution . in the future , emc\u2019s strategy will be to use nlayers technology with products such as vmware and control center , which will enable users to make better it service impact decisions based on a greater understanding of the component dependencies .\nin 2005 nlayers significantly increased its customer base as some of the world ' s largest global enterprises looked to nlayers insight as the first step for cmdb deployments , data center consolidation projects and a wide range of it management initiatives . among the customers nlayers added to its roster in 2005 were two fortune 10 companies , one of the three largest it integrators in north america , the leading provider of worldwide financial information services , one of the world ' s leading manufacturers of wireless communications products and services , and the largest provider of worldwide travel technology services .\nfounder / ceo of stackengine , former ceo of copperegg . austin - based . previously cmo / vpm at hyper9 , nlayers , packeteer . acquired by vmware , solarwinds , & emc .\nagreed to acquire nlayers , a startup that makes application discovery and mapping software . it ' s the latest example of how the company is evolving to keep up with changing market demands .\nthe company has moved up the stack to address the network and application infrastructure layers . by acquiring smarts and nlayers , emc is addressing the relationships between applications and the devices they run on .\nwhile smarts and nlayers address one aspect of soa , security is another segment emc is targeting for the next five years . that will include home - cooked technologies , as well as acquisitions .\nthe acquisition of nlayers further expands emc\u00b4s resource management portfolio , enhancing emc smarts\u00b4 ability to conduct automated comprehensive root - cause and impact analysis across all technology domains - including networks , applications and storage .\naugmenting the root cause and impact analysis software from emc ' s acquisition of smarts , nlayers provides software that automatically identifies , maps and models the relationships and interdependencies between applications , servers and devices .\nnlayers developed tools for it managers to automatically detect various applications running on their networks and the dependencies between them . this would prevent service disruptions , eliminate vulnerabilities and enhance productivity in complex systems and environments .\n- - technology innovation : nlayers released two major versions of insight in 2005 , continuing to expand the depth and breadth of discovery to offer the industry ' s most comprehensive solution . with greater scalability and added storage and network discovery capabilities , nlayers insight is the first and only hybrid solution capable of discovering , mapping and tracking all service components , relationships , and dependencies in a single , comprehensive view .\nnlayers insight is an agentless real - time solution that plugs into the data center and automatically discovers and maps the complex relationships between applications and technology infrastructure , providing an end - to - end\nliving model\nof the it environment . enhancements in version 4 . 5 extend the breadth and depth of nlayers insight ' s discovery capabilities while increasing the solution ' s scalability and ease - of - use . new features include :\nemc already had been working with nlayers on an oem basis . the hopkinton , mass . - based storage giant announced the acquisition , terms of which weren\u2019t disclosed , on wednesday as part of its annual presentation to analysts .\nas it operations departments make the shift to more business - oriented management approaches , nlayers has seen the demand for its technology increase sharply . drawing on its ability to discover and illustrate all the components and dependencies that make up an it service , nlayers provides its customers and partners with an unmatched , and highly sought - after , foundation for improving service delivery , reducing operational waste , understanding the impact of it changes and complying with financial and security regulations .\nwith version 4 . 5 , nlayers has made it even easier to define a business application and create a new fingerprint even in environments with complex custom applications and mainframe platforms . unlike other discovery solutions that rely on configuration files or blueprints of known , unmodified packaged applications to define a business application , nlayers insight 4 . 5 tracks the actual interaction of an application , making it possible to map and\nfingerprint\nany custom application , regardless of language or platform .\n) - - jan . 10 , 2006 - - nlayers , the standard in it service discovery , today announced that 2005 was a record year for the company in terms of growth , sales , technical leadership and partnerships . at the close of 2005 , nlayers award - winning application discovery and dependency mapping solutions were tracking and managing more than half a million systems , two million services , 5 million cmdb configuration items ( cis ) , and 14 million dependencies for enterprise customers worldwide .\n- - accolades : this year nlayers ' leadership in it service discovery gained market acceptance and validation through recognition and industry awards , including : gartner ' s cool vendor , network magazine innovator award , and network computing ' s best value award .\n- - customer momentum : this year nlayers forged formal relationships with several large enterprises tackling many major , strategic it operations initiatives . marquee customer acquisitions in 2005 included industry leaders in financial services , technology , manufacturing , consumer , healthcare , and government .\nnlayers provides an agentless appliance that automatically identifies , maps and models the relationships and interdependencies between applications , servers and devices in a time - based , behavioral model . the technology is based on application behavior modeling ( abm ) , a patent - pending technology that continuously discovers and monitors application components , resource dependencies , service levels and usage within data centers . nlayers is the industry\u00b4s first complete configuration management database ( cmdb ) infrastructure solution - combining award - winning discovery and application dependency mapping capabilities with reconciliation , federation , analytics and dashboards .\nnew york - - emc , which picked up storage resource management specialist nlayers for an undisclosed fee today , looks set to continue on its m & a tear over the coming months . ceo joe tucci identified security and virtualization as potential target areas during a speech to open the firm ' s analyst day . ( see\nnative discovery of layer - 2 and - 3 devices . nlayers insight 4 . 5 is the first application discovery solution to include native discovery of network and storage devices and their dependencies , demand and usage . the addition of layer - 2 and - 3 discovery capabilities gives customers a more complete view into how business services are delivered .\nthe firms have a history . emc already oems nlayer ' s technology , which forms the foundation of one of emc ' s smarts products - - the smarts application discovery manager software . emc execs told byte and switch that nlayers ' workforce of around 30 employees will join the storage vendor , although they will remain at their existing site .\nthe acquisition will improve nlayers ' ability to execute by adding more field sales and support resources , which will likely make users more comfortable with any perceived risk in adoption . however , emc ' s storage sales and support channels have not yet proved that they can take on the challenge of learning about a new buyer and selling a sophisticated dependency mapping product .\nhaving spent $ 4 . 5 billion on a slew of acquisitions in just over two and a half years , emc added the san jose , calif . - based startup to its storage resource management portfolio today . ( see emc captures captiva , emc acquires acartus , and emc cops documentum . ) nlayers ' flagship product is its insight appliance that monitors data center applications and devices , enabling users to check service levels and usage patterns .\nemc corporation , the world leader in information management and storage , today announced that it has acquired newton , massachusetts - based proactivity software solutions ltd . , a privately held provider of content management software for business process management ( bpm ) . the acquisition is complete and is not expected to have a material impact on emc revenue and eps for 2006 . proactivity will be integrated immediately into the emc software group . with its r & d operations in netanya , israel , proactivity joins recently acquired kashya and nlayers to form a foundation of emc r & d in israel , which emc will continue to enhance over time .\nyou are on the dell emc united states web site . if you would like to change your preferred language or country of origin , please click here .\naccelerate your business and it transformation with cloud , big data , and technology consulting and services .\nhow the trade desk uses ai to find ' perfect ' impressions . . .\nit science : how to get a multi - channel video provider . . .\nred hat virtualization 4 . 2 gains new sdn , high - performance . . .\nyou ' re currently subscribed to some eweek features and just need to create a username and password .\nlinking your social and eweek accounts makes it easier to manage your profile and subscriptions , all in one place .\ncomplete your registration to get access to all of eweek ' s great content and community features .\ntitle : c - level / president manager vp staff ( associate / analyst / etc . ) director\noccasionally , we send subscribers special offers from select partners . would you like to receive these special partner offers via e - mail ? yes no\nby submitting your wireless number , you agree that eweek , its related properties , and vendor partners providing content you view may contact you using contact center technology . your consent is not required to view content or use site features .\nby clicking on the\nregister\nbutton below , i agree that i have carefully read the terms of service and the privacy policy and i agree to be legally bound by all such terms .\ngrowing interest in application discovery and dependency mapping has a handful of startups working to improve the technology with better integration and scalability .\ninsight 3 . 0 can map dependencies in real time and can discover 400 servers per minute , according to gili raanan , ceo and founder of the san jose , calif . , company .\nthe updated appliance , available now , takes a federated approach to the common configuration management database , allowing it to access system management repositories .\ninsight integrates with hewlett - packard co . s openview , ibms tivoli enterprise console and managed object solutions inc . s formula .\nwe dont assume all configuration elements sit in our repository and are discovered by our discovery engine ,\nsaid raanan .\nwhat the user gets at the end of the process is a visual view of a federated cmdb ( configuration management database ) that leverages past investments in it management .\ninsight , an agentless appliance that passively gathers application dependency data by watching traffic across the span port on a network switch , competes with products from other configuration management startups such as cendura corp . , relicore inc . and collation inc .\nraanan said he believes adoption of the relatively new technology is accelerating because of the increasing complexity of n - tier application infrastructures , the need to comply with regulations such as the sarbanes - oxley act and the need to predict the impact of failures to plan for disaster recovery .\nalthough its a\nsmall market right now ,\nthe widespread investment in j2ee ( java 2 platform , enterprise edition ) , . net and soas ( service - 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6 startups - 4 exits ; launched multiple category creating products to $ mm + bookings . strong business acumen with technical background .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ndave dewalt , president , emc software group , said , \u201calmost daily , customers stress to me their strategic need to optimize their business processes such as invoice processing , claims processing and loan origination . manual process design and requirements definition is expensive , tedious , slow , error prone and widely recognized as the root cause of project failure . proactivity brings to emc a critical content management technology set to augment and enhance emc\u2019s ability to address these needs through the industry - leading emc documentum business process management ( bpm ) software suite . \u201d\navi fogel , proactivity chairman and ceo , said , \u201cthis marks an exciting moment in our company\u2019s history . integration into emc signals an accelerated path to market for our best - in - class business process lifecycle solution . emc\u2019s substantial market presence will make proactivity software a major force in the hot and growing bpm market . emc is a perfect fit due to our clear functional and architectural technology alignment , and our common culture based on customer - driven innovation . \u201d\nthe combined emc documentum and proactivity product suite now gives emc the most complete bpm software offering in the market . proactivity provides tools to monitor , analyze and optimize business processes . proactivity offers the first and only solution that treats business processes as data , not simply as pictures or models . this patented design automates the detailed capture and validation of \u201cas is\u201d business processes , generates graphical process maps on the fly , provides dynamic multidimensional analysis and creates a strategic process knowledge base that can be reused and extended across the enterprise . these capabilities provide customers with the tools they need to optimize end - to - end processes and are complementary to emc documentum process modeling , process execution and process integration capabilities .\nthe emc documentum bpm suite enables customers to automate their business processes , resulting in shorter process cycles , lower processing cost , improved quality , better adherence to compliance requirements and improved business agility . most business processes involve various types of content \u2013 from forms to scanned images , documents , reports and rich media . as such , bpm is a natural extension of the emc documentum enterprise content management platform , where these information types are currently being managed .\nlast month at the aiim 2006 conference and exhibition , the emc documentum bpm suite received the coveted aiim e - doc magazine 2006 best of show award for demonstrating exceptional quality and evidence of significant roi potential . emc also hosted an online event titled \u201cfundamentals of business process management with emc documentum\u201d and highlighting these award - winning bpm offerings . the event can be viewed at urltoken .\nthis acquisition further enhances emc\u2019s lead in bringing information lifecycle management ( ilm ) to life for customers through open software . customers achieve ilm in large part through software - enabled intelligence . as the world\u2019s seventh largest software provider , emc accelerates ilm by integrating open software with the storage and application infrastructure and adding intelligence , flexibility and built - in protection to store information intelligently , manage information resources , protect information and share information through collaborative processes .\nemc corporation ( nyse : emc ) is the world ' s leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information . information about emc ' s products and services can be found at urltoken .\nemc and documentum are registered trademarks of emc corporation . all other trademarks are the property of their respective owners .\ngithub is home to over 28 million developers working together to host and review code , manage projects , and build software together .\ntying word vectors and word classifiers : a loss framework for language modeling\n( inan et al . 2016 )\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 .\nsmarts , acquired by emc in late 2004 , built its reputation by identifying root causes of performance degradation or failure in ip networks . emc rolled out smarts ip availability manager for nas earlier this year . 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( see vmware eyes enterprise , microsoft , vmware unveils new suite , and vmware intros alliance . )\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 .\npackage package airgr airgr license license gpl 2 gpl 2 doi doi 10 . 1016 / j . envsoft . 2017 . 05 . 002 10 . 1016 / j . envsoft . 2017 . 05 . 002\nan article describing the airgr package has been published . its reference has been added and will be displayed with citation ( \u201cairgr\u201d ) .\nadded createinistates ( ) function in order to help user to format the inistates argument for createrunoptions ( ) .\nadded the param _ sets _ gr4j dataset . it contains generalist parameter sets for the gr4j model .\nthree vignettes have been added . they are relative to different calibration methods ( including the generalist parameters sets of the gr4j model ) .\nfixed bug in runmodel _ gr4h ( ) : in frun _ gr4h fortran subroutine , st ( 2 ) is now set to 0 ( instead of st ( 1 ) ) when st ( 2 ) < 0 .\nfixed bug in plot . outputsmodel ( ) for the regime plot when the period is less than 1 year .\nfixed bug in plot . outputsmodel ( ) when there is no common data to plot the cumulative frequency or the correlation qq .\nfixed bug in plot . outputsmodel ( ) for the y - axis labelling of flows time series when log _ scale = true and basinarea is used .\nrunmodel _ gr4j ( ) , runmodel _ gr5j ( ) and runmodel _ gr6j ( ) ( and cemaneige _ gr * j ( ) ) now return ps , pn and actual exchanges . see the model fortran codes for more details about the calculation of these variables .\nrunmodel _ gr5j now returns stateend in the same order as the other models .\nplot . outputsmodel ( ) now returns a warning message when the length of qobs is different from the length of qsim .\nthe x1 parameter from gr4h , gr4j , gr2m , gr5j and gr6j , the x3 parameter from gr4h , gr4j , gr5j and gr6j and the x6 parameter from gr6j are now set to 1e - 2 when they are fixed to lower values . runmodel * ( ) functions now return a warning message in this case . runmodel * ( ) functions now return a warning when x4 < 0 . 5 and its value is set to 0 . 5 .\nthe commands ? l0123001 , ? l0123002 and ? l0123003 now return the documentation page related to basinobs .\nmany functions of the package were cleant or slightly modified , with no effect on their outputs .\ndataaltiextrapolation _ valery ( ) and createinputsmodel ( ) now present a precipscale argument which allows rescaling precipitation when it is interpolated on the elevation layers when cemaneige is used .\nfixed bug in dataaltiextrapolation _ valery ( ) . the elevation gradients for air temperature returned by createinputsmodel ( ) are improved .\ndataaltiextrapolation _ valery ( ) has been improved . dataaltiextrapolation _ valery ( ) now runs faster ( and by consequence createinputsmodel ( ) too , when cemaneige is used ) .\nrunmodel _ cemaneige ( ) , runmodel _ cemaneigegr4j ( ) , runmodel _ cemaneigegr5j ( ) and runmodel _ cemaneigegr6j ( ) now return air temperature for each elevation layer .\ns3 plot method defined for outputsmodel objects . it means that the plot _ outputsmodel ( ) function is deprecated and his use has been replaced by the use of plot . outputsmodel ( ) or plot ( ) .\nin plot . outputsmodel ( ) the plotchoice argument is deprecated and has been renamed which .\nplot . outputsmodel ( ) displays air temperature time series for each layer when cemaneige is used ( argument which = \u201ctemp\u201d or \u201call\u201d ) .\nerrorcrit * ( ) functions gain a warnings argument to replace the verbose action and the verbose argument now prints the criterion value ( s ) .\nplot _ outputsmodel ( ) now displays raw values on the y - axis when the discharge time series is represented with log scale ( formerly , log values of discharges were displayed on the y - axis ) .\nseriesaggreg ( ) gains a timelag argument that corresponds to a numeric value indicating a time lag ( in seconds ) for the time series aggregation ( useful to aggregate hourly time series to the daily time step for instance ) . in addition , the function now accepts input dates in both posixt formats ( posixct and posixlt ) . the output is in posixct format .\nplot _ outputsmodel ( ) gains a log _ scale argument in order to plot the flow with a log scale .\na tutorial is available online on the following link : from urltoken . it can also be displayed with the vignette ( \u201cairgr\u201d ) command .\nthe value sort for the transfo argument of createinputscrit ( ) was not taken into account . it is now fixed .\ncreatecaliboptions ( ) loses the optimparam argument that was redundant with the fixedparam argument . the calibration _ michel ( ) was modified to take into account this change by using directly fixedparam , but this is transparent to the user .\nthe runmodel _ gr6j ( ) and runmodel _ cemaneigegr6j ( ) models were modified back to versions previous to 1 . 0 . 1 to prevent from unwanted efficiency criteria deterioration related to the calibration with calibration _ michel ( ) . the actual model codes were not modified but the transfoparam _ gr6j ( ) and createcaliboptions ( ) functions were modified regarding the x5 parameter . it is strongly advised to use airgr 1 . 0 . 2 for the runmodel _ gr6j ( ) and runmodel _ cemaneigegr6j ( ) functions if you are using calibration _ michel ( ) , as they are much more efficient . in case you were using your own calibration algorithm , you will not notice any difference .\ncreateinputsmodel ( ) and dataaltiextrapolation _ valery ( ) functions now allow both posixt formats ( posixct and posixlt ) .\nthe calibration _ hban ( ) and dataaltiextrapolation _ hban ( ) functions have respectively been renamed as calibration _ michel ( ) and dataaltiextrapolation _ valery ( ) after the names of their creators .\nthe silent mode is now defined by the verbose = true argument ( formerly quiet = false ) in the following functions : calibration ( ) , calibration _ michel ( ) , createinputsmodel ( ) , createrunoptions ( ) , dataaltiextrapolation _ valery ( ) , errorcrit ( ) , errorcrit _ kge ( ) , errorcrit _ kge2 ( ) , errorcrit _ nse ( ) , errorcrit _ rmse ( ) , plot _ outputsmodel ( ) , seriesaggreg ( ) .\nthe gr5j model has been modified : previously , two unit hydrographs were used , now only one is remaining . as a consequence , simulations from the gr5j ( runmodel _ gr5j ( ) function ) and cemaneige ( runmodel _ cemaneigegr5j ( ) function ) models will be different .\nan important proportion of the transformations of the parameters have been modified ( transfoparam * ( ) functions ) . since this modifies the local search , calibration results will be different .\nthe quantiles of the parameters have been recalculated with the new transformations ( createcaliboptions ( ) function ) . since these quantiles constitute the starting point of the calibration algorithm , calibration results will be different .\nthe references of the package has been updated ; they are returned by the following r - command citation ( \u201cairgr\u201d ) .\nfixed bug in createinputsmodel ( ) that was related to the handling of missing values .\nfixed bug in createrunoptions ( ) that prevented the correct use of the inireslevels argument ( to manually set the filling rate of the production and routing stores ) .\nthree new hydrological models : runmodel _ gr4h ( ) function for gr4h ( hourly ) , runmodel _ gr2m ( ) function for gr2m ( monthly ) and runmodel _ gr1a ( ) function for gr1a ( yearly ) .\nfixed bug in errorcrit _ rmse ( ) which led to incorrect calibration ( the criterion was maximised instead of minimised ) .\nupdate of the functions createrunoptions ( ) , createcaliboptions ( ) and plot _ outputsmodel ( ) to handle the new models .\nmodification of cemaneige fortran code to add an update of gratio after the snowpack update ( no impact on snow simulation ) .\nimprovement of the plot _ outputsmodel ( ) function to allow a selection among available plots .\nminor update in errorcrit _ kge ( ) and errorcrit _ kge2 ( ) to handle case when only one values in not na .\nupdate of the scripts in airgr - advanced - example to match the structures of the basindata objects .\ncorrection of formatting issue in airgr - advanced - example regarding the \u201clist _ hypsodata . txt\u201d file .\nimprovements of the argument verifications in createinputsmodel ( ) , createrunoptions ( ) , createinputscrit ( ) , createcaliboptions ( ) .\nimprovements of all the errorcrit ( ) functions to better account for the cases with constant flow values or local zeros .\nnew argument in many functions ( quiet = true or false ) to choose if the warnings should be suppressed or not .\ncemaneige users must now specify one meanansolidprecip for each elevation layer . the createrunoptions ( ) function is impacted .\ncemaneige users can now specify the mean elevation of the input series ( before it was always considered equal to the catchment median elevation ) . the impacted functions are createinputsmodel ( ) and dataaltiextrapolation _ hban ( ) .\nimprovement of the plot _ outputsmodel function ( to handle 0 in qobs and qsim ) .\nfixed bug in calibration _ hban ( ) . the function was not working properly with models having only one parameter .\nthe calibrationalgo _ * ( ) functions were renamed into calibration _ * ( ) .\nnew architecture with better format verification procedure ( using classes ) and simpler setting of default configuration .\nnew architecture where the model , calibration and error functions are in the arguments of the functions ( the exotic use of \u201cgeneric function\u201d created by the users has been removed ) .\nrc11 bug correction : the automatic selection of the warm - up period was not working properly when no data was available from warm - up ( i . e . when the user had set the run to start at the very first index ) .\nrc10 bug correction : the calibrationalgo _ hban ( ) function was not working in the very rare case when the diagonal search was activated and lead to a set outside the authorised range .\nrc9 bug correction : the calibrationalgo _ hban ( ) function was not working properly with models having only one parameter .\nrc8 bug correction of the modeldefaultinioptions ( ) function ( this bug was introduced in the rc7 and caused an error when indperiod _ warmup = null .\nrc7 bug correction of the modeldefaultinioptions ( ) function ( the automatic selection of one year for warm - up was not handling properly missing data ) .\nrc6 correction of the help files ( the description of cemaneige parameters were inverted ) .\nrc5 differs from previous releases in the way the data are read and stored ( in a list instead of individual vectors ) . the package is similar , only the examples of main and the files in myscriptblocks have changed . all basin data are now stored inside a list named basindata . this will greatly ease the future use of rdata files ( instead of txt files ) as storage format for the time series of observation .\nadditional functions for results plotting ( the { zoo } package is required for some of them ) .\nadd multi - objective calibration using nsga2 ( ) ( the { mco } package is required ) .\nthe definition of the generic function is now made in a much simpler way ( e . g . see definefunctions _ model ( ) or definefunctions _ errorcrit ( ) ) .\nthe field multiplier has been added in the errorcrit ( ) outputs , to indicate whether the criterion is an error ( to minimise ) or and efficiency ( to maximise ) . this allows to provide real efficiency values in the outputs e . g . nse [ q ] instead of ( - 1 ) \u00d7 nse [ q ] .\nefficiencycrit ( ) have been replaced by errorcrit ( ) to avoid misunderstanding ( by default , the algorithms minimise the error criterion ) .\nthe check that selectper _ run ( ) is continuous is now made in the checkarg ( ) functions .\nmissing values in fortran are now - 999 . 999 instead of - 9 . 999 .\nnew efficiencycrit _ nse _ sqrtq ( ) function to compute nse criterion on sqrt flows .\nincorrect arguments in the call to runmodelandcrit from calibrationalgo _ optim _ stats and calibrationalgo _ nlminb _ stats .\ncalibrationalgo _ nlminb _ stats argument was wrongly defined in definefunctions _ calibrationalgo ( ) ( optim instead of nlminb ) .\naudio / video transport working group s . ikonin internet draft spirit dsp intended status : proposed standard january 11 , 2011\nabstract this document specifies the payload format for packetization of spirit ip - mr encoded speech signals into the real - time transport protocol ( rtp ) . the payload format supports transmission of multiple frames per packet and introduced redundancy for robustness against packet loss and bit errors . status of this memo this internet - draft is submitted to ietf in full conformance with the provisions of\n. internet - drafts are working documents of the internet engineering task force ( ietf ) , its areas , and its working groups . note that other groups may also distribute working documents as internet - drafts . internet - drafts are draft documents valid for a maximum of six months and may be updated , replaced , or obsoleted by other documents at any time . it is inappropriate to use internet - drafts as reference material or to cite them other than as\nwork in progress .\nthe list of current internet - drafts can be accessed at\nthis internet - draft will expire on december 18 , 2010 . copyright notice copyright ( c ) 2011 ietf trust and the persons identified as the document authors . all rights reserved . this document is subject to\n) in effect on the date of publication of this document . please review these documents carefully , as they describe your rights and restrictions with respect to this document . code components extracted from this document must\ninclude simplified bsd license text as described in section 4 . e of the trust legal provisions and are provided without warranty as described in the simplified bsd license . the source codes included in this document are provided under bsd license (\n. ip - 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{"id": 55061, "summary": [{"text": "resist records is an independent record label and retail store based in newtown , new south wales , australia .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the store was opened by toe to toe vocalist , scotty mcfadyen in 1996 before expanding to a record label in 1998 .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "resist also hosts an annual hardcore punk fest , which has featured local and international hardcore bands . ", "topic": 37}], "title": "resist records", "paragraphs": ["weill cornell medical library specifically recognizes that circulation records and other records identifying the names of library users are confidential in nature .\ni am a big fan of resist records - it ' s got great selection and the staff are always helpful and friendly .\ni had kids to feed and ended up grabbing just 4 records for about $ 100 . thanks for existing after all these years resist ! !\nresist records welcomes born free to its roster . their debut album\nsorrow\nwill be released on october 2 . pre orders are now available from urltoken and itunes .\nhow\u2019s the mail order part of resist doing ? i know before stores like resist you had to mail order to get most of your favourtite bands releases . is mail order still a healthy business ?\nion of resist over the last 15 - 20 years . being in brisbane i don\u2019t get to sydney much , but a trip to resist is always going to happen . the new shop is perfect . the range i\ni noticed in your interview with jay that you said when you were younger you were into hip hop . epitaph records has been dabbling with hip hop type artists . would you ever consider signing a hip hop band / artist to resist ?\nresist is a lot more than just a store . are you surprised by it\u2019s success ? what do you think has made it such a success ?\nbecause privacy rights of individuals have recently been threatened by private and public institutions , the new york library association has taken the initiative to protect first amendment rights through adoption of an association policy on the confidentiality of library records . governor cuomo of new york signed into law chapter 112 of the laws of 1988 , which protects confidentiality of library records of users throughout new york state . the reach of the bill includes , but is not limited to\nrecords related to the circulation of library materials , computer database searches , interlibrary loan transactions , reference queries , requests for photocopies of library materials , title reserve requests , or the use of audio - visual materials , films , or records .\nthe bill supersedes an earlier bill which protected circulation records only .\nif the process , order or subpoena is not in proper form , or if good cause has not been shown , the director will insist that such defects be corrected before any records are released . the legal process shall usually be in the form of\nsubpoena duces tecum\n( bring your records ) , requiring the responsible officer to attend court and / or a deposition , and may require them to bring along certain circulation or other specified records ) .\nmelbourne alt - rock quintet better half have announced their highly anticipated debut ep \u2018maybe i was wrong\u2019 to be released may 11 via resist records . to coincide with the announcement , the band have given listeners the first taste of the release with a music video for \u2018rest your head\u2019 forming in 2015 as a side project [ \u2026 ]\nresist seems to cop a bit of flack from some people . why do you think this is so ? do you think it\u2019s a case of tall poppy syndrome ?\nlibraries may devise internal record keeping devices to keep track of their property , or to enhance services to library users , but library records which identify names and other personal information are confidential .\nweill cornell medical library will resist the issuance or enforcement of any such process , order or subpoena until a proper showing of good cause has been made in a court of competent jurisdiction .\ntechnological developments have affected user confidentiality in two ways . first , they have made it easier to store and retrieve records . second , they have provided new services , such as computerized data bases .\ngraham nixon is the man behind one of australia\u2019s most successful independent hardcore punk labels . resist is home of parkway drive . i\u2019d definitely put graham in the group of \u2018people who helped make the australian punk community radder\u2019 alongside stu harvey .\nmany people seem to think resist is some massive retail store or a massive record label , which is great they think that , however its just myself and a few friends in a small shop in newtown selling and releasing hardcore bands .\nany problems relating to the privacy of circulation , and other records identifying the names of library users , not provided for above , shall be referred to the responsible officer of the head , information and access service divisions , or to the library director .\nthe followup from react records , resists takes over form where it left of hosting an array of different artists . it has already featured music from producers as diverse as ed rush and optical to infected mushroom , norman jay , fabio and grooverider , and hardcore players like hixxy and scott brown .\nover the years many things have happened in australia that is the result of resist . many of the bands i have toured from the us would never have toured here if it wasn\u2019t for me , before we started the label there were very few labels taking it seriously . most would release a handful of releases and then fold . we are up to release number 36 , with many more planned . other then trial and error , no australian label is that productive . no doubt we have inspired other labels to start up and im sure there are kids that have started bands due to a band from our label . amongst the hardcore scene , im sure most kids would have a few resist releases in there collection , and im sure the last few shows they attended had something to do with resist . whether or not it was a band from the label playing or a tour i have presented .\nreact music - one of the most successful and internationally revered independent record labels - is no more . in its place , a new company , resist music , has been set up by react\u2019s james horrocks and melissa kemp and has since acquired the staff , rights and catalogue of react and is now officially open for business .\nresist is pleased to announce that we will be participating in record store day 2018 on saturday april 21 . as usual , we will only be getting limited amounts of the rsd releases and will be available one copy per customer , on a first come first served basis , from saturday at 10 . 30am . note this is instore [ \u2026 ]\nweill cornell medical library advises all staff members that such records shall not be made available to any individual or any agency of state , federal , or local government - except pursuant to such process , order or subpoena as may be authorized under the authority of , and in accordance with , federal , state or local law relating to civil , criminal or administrative discovery procedures or legislative investigative power .\na library staff member receiving a request to examine or obtain information , relating to circulation or other records identifying the names of library users , will state that the library does not give such information as a matter of policy . if the requester continues to insist , the library staff member will refer them to the associate director of client services , who will explain the library ' s confidentiality policy .\nthreats or unauthorized demands ( i . e . , those not supported by a process , order or subpoena ) , concerning circulation and other records identifying the names of users , shall be reported to the head , information and access service divisions - who will , if necessary , report such threats or unauthorized demands to the appropriate legal officer of the institution ( weill medical college of cornell university ) .\nregardless of what you do in life , there is always someone who doesn\u2019t like what you are doing . for every 10 people who support you there is one who hates what you are doing . this is the exact case for resist . many hardcore / punk purists think the music should only be sold at shows etc , its not about profit etc etc . the reality of life is that there are bills to pay , between rent , electricity , phone , gst etc you cant sell things for no profit . i keep the resist prices affordable , and if you think we are too expensive , don\u2019t buy it , mailorder it from the label or the band direct , pretty simple really . i don\u2019t do what i do to please everyone , i try , however i\u2019ve learnt that pleasing everyone is impossible .\nnot too sure , i guess many people think i make a lot of money and live a high roller lifestyle . anyone that knows me would know this is far from the truth . i live in a living space that is about as big as most people\u2019s bedrooms , and this has my kitchen , bedroom and lounge room all in one . up until april of this year , i worked another job to support me doing resist , for the last 6 years i have lived off under $ 200 a week , so it\u2019s far from a glamorous lifestyle .\nhostage records celebrates it ' s 20th year anniversary with a re - issue of one of it ' s most legendary comps ; the spectacular collateral damage compilation . 16 tracks all exclusive , all debuts make this the modern day version of those famous rodney on the roq comps . punk rock vinyl club called this the greatest post 2000 punk compilation ever pressed . includes the debuts of the bad vibrations , the have - nots , adhd and the damaged goods . as a hostage 20th anniversary bonus , each copy comes with a special brown bagged out of press 45 from the hostage vaults . a full lp plus a limited edition 45 . the ultimate black friday deal .\nit was fine , jay gave me the questions , i answered them , wasn\u2019t a drama at all . i don\u2019t have any hidden agenda\u2019s or major secrets with what i do , many people would think otherwise , these are people who don\u2019t know me and want to presume . the biggest problem with people in general , is they make up there own conclusions without knowing any facts . every now and again i will look on message boards and read the patheticness that goes on those sites , really have people got nothing better to do with there time then to write dumb things or put down people . out of all the things i have read about myself on those sites , or the rumors i hear about myself , resist or the bands i deal with , never has one been true , or even close for that matter .\nthe amount of time and effort i put into the things we do are a result of its success . i work very long hour\u2019s everyday and im always trying to improve everything we do as well , which i guess makes it more successful . as a massive fan of hardcore and punk music i know what bands are doing well both locally and international , what people are buying and what people want . this is the biggest reason for its success . with the shop i still have to order in stock that will sell and know what will sell and what wont etc , i need to know when releases are available , stock just doesn\u2019t turn up on our doorstep the day of release and you sell it . if i was to go and manage a metal or pop store , besides the basic retail things i would need to know , the stock i would buy wouldn\u2019t be what people want , therefore the shop would suffer and close as sales would be slow . our contacts are a lot better now then when resist started , which just comes from being around long enough to know there\u2019s more out there .\nat first when i heard the new tiger army , i wasn\u2019t a fan , then after a few listens ( like most things ) , i thought it was great . all 3 ta records are great . i listen to many things that aren\u2019t hardcore , im really into good acoustic sounding stuff like waxwing and rocky votolato , against me and rumbleseat . gyroscope , sommerset , after the fall , and the nation blue i think are all great , i really like female vocals stuff like the distillers , the gits , pretty girls make graves , i listen to a lot of good punk music like rancid and swingin utters , i\u2019m really into the new taking back sunday cd as well as the new my chemical romance , i listen to a lot of emo stuff as well as older hip hop like public enemy , nwa , beastie boys . i still would say public enemy is my favorite band along with avail . i\u2019m lucky i\u2019m in a position to listen to many styles of music under the hardcore and punk banner , so i don\u2019t really limit myself to one genre . if it\u2019s good i\u2019ll listen to it .\nsome punk bands are mainstream , however its not all punk bands . you still have to be a very good band talent wise to be played on the radio , and have a record label take a risk with your music . think of all the punk bands in the world , real punk bands , not blink 182 or good charlotte . those bands are just rock bands . mainstream society labels punk bands on what you look like not what you sound like , do good charlotte or blink sound like minor threat or discharge ? its great to see bands like afi , the distillers , rancid all doing well , those bands are great , they cant help it if they get a heap of people into there band , they cant help it they sell a lot of records , they cant help it if they get a lot of people to shows . the bigger a band gets of course more people take notice , it just happens . people can decide if they want to support any band they want , mainstream or underground , they aren\u2019t forced to support a band . the money and resources the majors have will make any band more popular . sometimes this may kill a band in other cases , it will make a good band go onto be great . distribution , networking , contacts , press etc greater awareness , equals getting more people into a band . its not as though hardcore and punk bands are on the radio every day competing with kylie minogue , many of the successful so called punk bands these days aren\u2019t so punk , when bands start writing songs for radio or clips , that\u2019s when the bands will start to suffer as half the time those songs suck and the bands soon break up anyways .\nmost people getting into hardcore nowadays listen to more metal influenced hardcore , and this is just an example of how hardcore has progressed over the years . most people think terror or hatebreed are an old school band and a band like bleeding through and atreyu are hardcore . when i got into hardcore i didn\u2019t really like madball as i thought they were too metal , i never really got into the heavy stuff until the last few years . i still love hardcore punk , not metal . most hardcore bands nowadays have no punk in them at all , everything is metal , with a bit of hardcore , not saying it\u2019s a bad thing , its just the way it is . the lines between hardcore and punk , and hardcore and metal these days are so blurry . bands like poison the well , thursday , thrice , are all massive bands and are great bands , however to me they are not hardcore . i think every person has a different idea of what a hardcore band is and each to there own . hardcore bands to me are gorilla biscuits , token entry , minor threat , bad brains , turning point , sick of it all etc . getting back to the question , i would find out what they want to listen to , some people like heavy fast music , others want screamy stuff etc and think its all hardcore . i would suggest they check out hatebreed \u201csatisfaction\u201d , minor threat \u201cdiscography\u201d , gorilla biscuits \u201cs / t\u201d , turning point \u201cdiscography\u201d , sick of it all \u201cscratch the surface\u201d , bad brains \u201cbanned in dc\u201d , token entry \u201cjaybird\u201d , madball \u201cdroppin many suckers\u201d , judge \u201cbringin it down\u201d , terror \u201clowest of the low\u201d . there\u2019s ten hardcore records that most people should check out . this list could go on for days , and that\u2019s not to mention what punk releases people should check out as well .\nsubscribe to our e - newsletter and be the first to receive the latest news and offers .\na tempest can either be a destructive force or a creative fury against the abuse of humans , animals and the earth . humanity is at a turning point where we have the choice to fight or to stand by and watch the world burn . change must happen and what better place to start than our hardcore [ \u2026 ]\nparkway drive have announced an australian tour in support of their sixth studio lp , reverence . accompanying them on the seven date run will be american metalcore giants killswitch engage and fellow countrymen thy art is murder . parkway drive \u201creverence\u201d australian tour 2018 with very special guests killswitch engage and thy art is murder thu oct [ \u2026 ]\nfresh off their sold out national tour playing their biggest headline shows to date in support of their latest release , the mortal coil and performing with seminal down - under heavy heroes parkway drive , polaris have entered 2018 with the australian metalcore torch held high in their hands . there\u2019s no signs of slowing down as polaris are [ \u2026 ]\npower trip executes music with raw energy . they\u2019ve trimmed the fat on every reference they pull from \u2013 whether that\u2019s hardcore , metal or punk \u2013 to make music that actually cuts in 2018 . hailing from dallas , the band have toured the world relentlessly for years . their musical proficiency , perfect song structure , rich tones , fierce riffs , [ \u2026 ]\nreverence , the sixth studio album from parkway drive , is available in stores and on streaming services now . reverence is the most sonically adventurous and emotionally intense effort yet from the byron bay - based five - piece . produced by longtime parkway drive sound engineer george hadjichristou , reverence arrives as the follow - up to 2015\u2019s ire\u2014parkway drive\u2019s most hugely successful album [ \u2026 ]\nreverence arrives as the follow - up to 2015\u2019s ire\u2014parkway drive\u2019s most successful album to date and a major force in boosting their ever - growing worldwide following . but while ire brought parkway drive\u2019s uncompromising artistry to bold new levels , reverence pushes their creative ambition even further . \u201creverence represents the most honest and personal record we have ever created , \u201d says [ \u2026 ]\ntoday byron bay\u2019s parkway drive share their new single \u2018wishing wells\u2019 and its accompanying video with the world . opening with ominous vocals and haunting acoustic guitar , \u2018wishing wells\u2019 soon erupts into a furious and full - throttle metal assault . captured in one shot , its starkly filmed video marks a deep departure from parkway drive\u2019s usual high - production aesthetic . the video features front man [ \u2026 ]\ns crazy . the titles , the rare stuff , the layout , the price . . . i could have spent over $ 1000 in the store easily . i then remembered\nhaving bought music from other stores , online and from over seas , it was so rad to spend time here . so much music , massive range and very good pricing . well worth the 2 hour drive from central coast \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\nsuch a great variety of albums from punk and metal , rare and out of print . and also a competitiv\ngood quality local stores and this store is great in my opinion . well worth the visit\nand the poster i ordered was packaged really well and so was the dvd i ordered . will definitely\ncool shop , cool merch , cool tours . cool , cool , cool .\nif you like punk and hardcore stuff , you come at the right place .\nrr is a great shop , pretty darn good range . thanks y ' all\nwatch part i of polaris studio diary for the mortal coil , recorded in may 2017 with grant mcfarland and carson slovak on the nsw south coast . preorder : urltoken video by sabian lynch .\nbetter half are featured artist on spotify rock out playlist . check out\nrest your head\nin the playlist now .\nbare bones will be joining the bennies in supporting the upcoming andrew w . k shows in melbourne and sydney . tickets on sale now from urltoken\nyour current browser isn ' t compatible with soundcloud . please download one of our supported browsers . need help ?\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 .\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\nlimited edition colored vinyl lp pressing . the depressions sessions is a new compilation album from nuclear blast featuring six never before released tracks , one original and one cover each from the three featured bands thy art is murder , the acacia strain and fit for an autopsy . the unique cover versions draw on material by such diverse artists as soundgarden (\nblack hole sun\n) , nine inch nails (\nthe perfect drug\n) and rammstein (\ndu hast\n) .\nseventeen new and exclusive tracks from some of hardcore ' s best . like the first two volumes , this comes with a badass , 12\nx 12\n, 20 - page , full - color insert booklet with pages designed by each band . artists include turnstile , mammoth grinder , suburban scum , freedom , clear , criminal instinct , fury and more . lp includes digital download .\ndon ' t think there ' s much going on in detroit , mi ? wrong ! this 7\nfeatures six of detroit ' s best hardcore bands circa 2014 with new and exclusive tracks from freedom , true love , vision quest , retribution , one by one and from hell . limited edition of 500 copies .\nan 11 - band , 11 - song compilation highlighting the best in current oi ! / streetpunk from san francisco , ca and around the world . for fans of noi ! se , 45 adapters , control and the old firm casuals . 11\nincludes digital download .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nif you ask some of the bands that have played at the hardcore 2000 shows over the years , you would find that this weekend may be some of the most fun that band has had in there existence .\nif your in a band and need a shop to sell your release , we sell them for you , without this support from both the store and touring opportunities , im sure many bands would have broken up .\nfrom a bands point of view , i think too many bands want to do too much too soon . some bands cant even get local shows and then they are disappointed when they don\u2019t get on international supports . more bands should also release demos before recording an ep or album , not enough bands do demos . also bands seem to want to tour without any reason , then complain when no one comes out and supports them . now a days there are shows at least once a week , this is possibly too much and as a result crowds are lower as people have been spoilt with the amount of shows going on , they can now pick and choose when they want to go to a show , so they may only go to every third show , rather then every show . bands also play way to often , some bands may play 3 times in one week , unless you are touring , this is only overkill .\nas far as people who go to shows , people should lighten up more and start having fun . go to a show and get into a band hang out with your friends try and make new friends , support other bands . rather then sit there bitching and complaining about how bad things are . if you don\u2019t want to support things , don\u2019t complain about how bad things are . if you don\u2019t like any of the bands playing in your area , start a band yourself . sure everyone has an opinion on everything , however so many people seem to complain these days about a lack of shows or quality bands and then when a band plays they don\u2019t go because they couldn\u2019t be bothered . this attitude won\u2019t fix anything .\nits not a competition between bands who draws the most kids or sells the most cds , just go out and have fun . the other thing is people sit at home and complain on the internet about so many little things that are happening around them , again life could be worse . fucking lighten up . a lot of people want to judge a band or wont like a certain person because of the shirt they wear or the bands they like , and will not even attempt to like them , even though that person is probably the nicest person ever . more people should get off the internet and do something productive with there lives , also if you are going to bitch about something , make sure you get your facts straight .\ni think it is , there are more bands in australia now then ever , so that only means the scene here is growing with more and more people involved . i still enjoy going to shows and hanging out with my friends , that excites me , as far as challenging and progressive , it certainly has progressed over the years . the sound of hardcore has definitely progressed whether you like it or not , the lines between hardcore and metal are definitely blurry these days .\nwe have a lot of regular customers who mailorder from us on a regular basis , every now and then we get new customers , however they are very few and far in between . with hardcore and punk labels having better distribution these days , you can go to your local record store and order in nearly anything , therefore taking the emphasis off mailorder . many people im sure would order direct from us mailorder services as well . some days we may have 5 mailorders come in and then you may go a week where no one orders anything , its very inconsistent .\noutside of the store we have the label , tours as well as bookings and management , all are doing very well and keep me busy , if a certain area of what i do wasn\u2019t working as well as it should i would find out why and fix it , rather then deal with it being mediocre .\nhardcore will always have cycles , one day it\u2019s old school bands are back in fashion , the next day it\u2019s the heavy bands , then tough guy bands etc . regardless of the style of hardcore or punk , if it\u2019s done well , it\u2019s good . hardcore at the moment is the strongest it has been , there are many reasons for this , the main one being the amount of quality bands there are and the amount of touring there is going on . most capitol cities have at least one hardcore show a month , which is the most we have ever had . also the bands are world class and people enjoy going to see them . if people are having fun , of course you will keep backing up . as for it peaking etc , there will always be times when bands are on film clip shows , or on the radio etc , this will always come and go , so the people who are into it for good , will hang around the people that are here for the trend will soon die off and follow the next trend .\nas much as we\u2019d like to believe it isn\u2019t , it seems as though hardcore is still predominantly a boys club ( as is punk rock ) . why do you think this is ? do you think girls are turned off by the aggressive , very male vibe that seems to come across at shows ? is there any way that we could perhaps counter the larger male to female ratio ?\nas im not a girl , i can\u2019t say exactly why more girls don\u2019t go to shows , but here\u2019s my opinion on the matter . to me it seems more girls are going to shows now , which is great . the problem is to have them come back on a regular basis , just the same with guys . if the girl or guy has a bad experience at a show , they are not as eager to return . hardcore is aggressive music and im sure doesnt appeal to many girls , i know of many girls who love going to shows , they go up the front and cant wait for the next show , i know of many who are only there because there boy friend is there , i know of many who go to shows to try and hook up with the band , who cares why they go to shows , as long as they go to shows . some girls may go to a show and as soon as they get there , another girl who may have been around longer is bitching about the new girl ; it\u2019s a vicious circle unfortunately . if we could all get along at shows , im sure more people would come to shows . also too with girls unfortunately they are judged on there appearance , just like they are in normal society . this is just human instinct i guess . im sure if a very attractive girl was at a show she would get more attention from the guys then a girl who may be not as attractive . then all of a sudden girls start bitching and it\u2019s a scene that may as well be on some soapie or in a nightclub , not at a hardcore show .\nat the end of the day , it\u2019s a very aggressive style of music , and girls obviously aren\u2019t attracted to it as guys are . that\u2019s why it is great to see a girl like yourself getting involved with doing a zine etc , slowly there are more girls getting involved , so times are changing and im sure it will only open the doors for more girls to come to shows and feel comfortable and hopefully enjoy themselves and the bands .\ndo you think there\u2019s an unspoken rule in the punk / hardcore community that you have to do everything on the cheap and not really make any money at all for you to have real cred ? if you start making a profit or become a success it seems as though everyone is quick to yell \u2018sell out\u2019 and tries to discredit you .\npunk and hardcore kids don\u2019t want to be ripped off , if you are getting involved in hardcore to make some bucks , your not doing it for the right reasons . just because you are successful doesn\u2019t mean you are not diy or have cred . i work very hard in the things we do , which result in the success of what we do . you obviously need a profit on your product or else whatever your doing will soon end . it\u2019s mainly only people with very little knowledge that will make a fuss about the money side of things , unfortunately there are many costs in anything we do , and i would like to think our prices warrant what we do .\ni read the interview jay did with you in straight up ! zine . how did you feel it turned out ?\nthis is highly unlikely , however i wouldn\u2019t be surprised if it did happen . some of my friends are in great hip hop bands and ones that are very successful , if they were looking for a label and i liked the cd , i would have no hesitation in putting it out . it would be a challenge for me to sell to a crowd i have had no experience in . unfortunately as soon as we work with any band , they are classified a hardcore band . when we did the after the fall ep , many people were like these guys aren\u2019t hardcore , although they rock harder then most hardcore bands , so pretty much any release we do is going to be judged by the hardcore scene . obviously as i am so involved in the hardcore scene , i prefer to deal with hardcore or punk bands , so for now i can\u2019t see myself doing a hip hop release anytime soon .\ni noticed on your website on your current top five play list that at number 01 . you have tiger army\u2019s new album . obviously you\u2019re into other music than strictly hardcore ( despite what most people may think ) what else do you listen to that\u2019s not hardcore orientated ?\nthere are so many things about what i do that is satisfying . to work with the people and bands i have worked with over the years is very satisfying to me personally . through what i do , i am now friends with so many bands who when growing up i was a massive fan , and now i\u2019m friends with them which is bizarre . to hear the excitement of a person after i have asked for their band to play a show is satisfying , to see a massive crowd turn up to a show you put on and for everyone to have a great night is satisfying , to see a person singing along to a band you are touring or released is satisfying . at the time of this interview i just released the internal affairs / last nerve split , and as we are doing that record by ourselves for the world i have to make sure people can get that record in the usa ( ia are from los angeles ) , to get orders from distributors that i have dealt with for a long time for the shop , is very satisfying .\nsome days are harder or more stressful then others , however at the end of the day i could be doing something worse , so i try and think of the positive not the negative . i do a job where i get to listen to the music i love everyday , deal with some awesome people on a daily basis , go on tour whenever i want , so it would have to be a pretty drastic thing to happen for me to say i\u2019ve had enough .\nin 1996 my brother moved from sydney to surfers paradise and i went up and stayed at his place for a week , that\u2019s was the last time i had more then 3 days off . even though i am on tour many weeks of the year , having a day off when on tour for me means no shows that day , not any work at all . unfortunately there is always something to do .\nobviously doing what you do you\u2019d have had some great experiences and got to meet some awesome people . have you had any really bad experiences ?\nobviously over time every person you meet and have to deal with is not going to be a friend for life , however i can honestly say i wouldn\u2019t be able to count on one hand bad experiences i have had . if you asked me when i first started going to shows that i would meet the people i have met and had the pleasure in working with , there\u2019s no way i would have believed you . working with sick of it all was amazing , they were the nicest guys ever as were good riddance . listening to john joseph\u2019s ( cro mags ) stories was mind blowing , getting record label advice from darren walters ( jade tree ) on the strike anywhere tour was awesome .\nover the years i have met some of the most awesome people and have remained good friends with many of them , thinking back even the worst experiences aren\u2019t that bad .\ni\u2019m sure they do , i\u2019m more then happy to have a chat with anyone , so it doesn\u2019t really bother me . of course if you\u2019re in a band , it\u2019s in your best interest to talk with me , as i can help them out a lot . i probably go to more shows then anyone , i know what bands are doing well and what bands i like , so just talking with me won\u2019t change anything for them , i encourage bands and people to have a chat with me . touring with bands a lot i see people\u2019s reaction to a guy who are in a band and sometimes its shitty , just because they are in a band doesn\u2019t maker them superior . at the end of the day , im no different to anyone nor are band members , people are people , if you\u2019re a nice person people will like you . if you\u2019re a jerk , people will pick up on that . it\u2019s nice to be important ; however it\u2019s more important to be nice ! ! !\nit\u2019s hard to say as you don\u2019t get into hardcore or punk music to learn something . one of the best things is the friends i have because of hardcore music . when i first started listening to hardcore music , i was way into the positive side of things and the reality of the lyrics . hardcore lyrics are real , they are real emotions from everyday people , not some guy who gets paid to write songs and needs to structure songs to sell cds . most main stream cds don\u2019t even include lyrics , they have pages and pages of publishers info and who played what on the songs , what can a person into that band learn from that , not much . people in hardcore bands are just every day people , there are no rock star attitudes , they play and listen to hardcore music because it\u2019s what they enjoy doing .\non a completely different note . i know you\u2019re into golfing . have you ever thought of having a hardcore golf tournament ?\nmany of my friends in bands play golf , so it could be something to think about , don\u2019t know about a tournament , but could possibly arrange a golf day some time in the future . i haven\u2019t played in a very long time as things have been very busy of late , so i can\u2019t imagine it happening anytime soon .\nkid congo powers : \u201cas long as you\u2019re engaged and excited i think there\u2019s always hope for you . \u201d\nquicksand\u2019s walter schreifels : \u201clight , communication and those kind of things\u2014i just plug into that . \u201d\nalthough react was enjoying its best period of turnover and profit for 5 years , the label was owed in excess of \u00a31 , 000 , 000 in distributed income from 4am / flute , part of the beechwood music group of companies that went into voluntary administration in june . following beechwood\u2019s closure , react was unable to extract any monies 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", "topic": 24}], "title": "ayasdi", "paragraphs": ["pramod iyengar is ayasdi\u2019s chief financial officer , overseeing ayasdi\u2019s financial , sales operations , and administrative functions .\nthe software applications of ayasdi are mainly distributed in two sectors , healthcare ( ayasdi cure ) and financial services .\nayasdi ' s ceo , robert griffin , currently has an approval rating of 63 % . ayasdi ' s primary competitors are\nbobsguide caught up with gurjeet singh , ceo of ayasdi , to discuss how ai will go in 2018 . ayasdi offe . . .\n2 ayasdi product manager jobs , including salaries , reviews , and other job information posted anonymously by ayasdi product manager employees . find ayasdi product manager jobs on glassdoor . get hired . love your job .\nowler has collected 18 screenshots of ayasdi ' s website since oct 2012 . the latest ayasdi website design screenshot was captured in jun 2018 .\nsangeeta chakraborty is the chief customer officer at ayasdi where she is focused on delivering the highest quality personalized service experience for each of ayasdi\u2019s customers .\nayasdi currently has 10 , 470 followers on twitter . as of july 2013 ayasdi had 709 followers . that ' s a 1376 percent increase in 4 years\nintegrating the app with ayasdi internal services and establishing a single sign on connection with their existing workbench platform was especially challenging , due to ayasdi\u2019s unique infrastructure .\nbigml is the top competitor of ayasdi . bigml is a private company that was founded in corvallis , oregon in 2011 . like ayasdi , bigml also operates in the systems software sector . bigml has 68 more employees vs . ayasdi .\nsince ayasdi was founded in 2008 , it has participated in 5 rounds of funding . in total ayasdi has raised $ 97 . 8m . ayasdi ' s last funding round was on mar 2015 for a total of $ 55 . 0m\nkleiner perkins caufield & byers , centerview capital , and drapernexus invest in ayasdi .\nayasdi is a developer and provider of artificial intelligence business applications to corporations , governments and scientific research institutions . ayasdi is a private company . robert griffin is the ceo of ayasdi and has an approval rating of 63 from owler members . ayasdi has received a total of $ 97 . 8m in funding . ayasdi ' s top competitor is bigml , led by francisco j . martin , who is their co - founder & ceo . ayasdi has 1 , 629 followers on owler .\nayasdi on twitter :\npractical applications of # ai start withbapplications . urltoken\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at ayasdi , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the ayasdi company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at ayasdi .\nayasdi currently has 1 , 509 fans on facebook . as of june 2015 ayasdi had 1 , 154 fans . that ' s a 30 percent increase in 3 years\nayasdi announces key additions to healthcare staff - with a growth in the healthcare vertical , ayasdi is planning to incorporate new additions to support the company . [ 5 ]\nintermountain to deploy clinical variation management software from ayasdi - utah based company , intermountain , is planning to use the clinical variation management software from ayasdi . [ 6 ]\nglassdoor has 2 interview reports and interview questions from people who interviewed for product manager jobs at ayasdi . interview reviews are posted anonymously by ayasdi interview candidates and employees .\nivp , ge ventures , citi ventures invest $ 30 . 6m in ayasdi\npalantir is seen as one of ayasdi ' s biggest rivals . palantir was founded in palo alto , california } in 2004 . like ayasdi , palantir also competes in the data processing services space . compared to ayasdi , palantir generates $ 287 . 8m more revenue .\nversive is perceived as one of ayasdi ' s biggest rivals . versive was founded in 2012 , and is headquartered in seattle , washington . like ayasdi , versive also operates in the systems software space . versive generates $ 1 . 9m more revenue vs . ayasdi .\nayasdi\u2019s clinical variation management software can accelerate the process of gaining insights from health data because it draws on clinical data directly from a provider organization\u2019s integrated systems of record , ayasdi said .\nunderstanding ayasdi : what we do , how we do it , why we do it .\nayasdi contact : carol kimura vp , corporate marketing 408 833 4379 carol . kimura @ urltoken\ngriffin said he was hoping to be asked to join ayasdi while he was advising singh .\nthe three founders of ayasdi , from left , gurjeet singh , gunnar carlsson and harlan sexton .\nayasdi envision makes it possible for developers and subject matter experts within an organization to . . .\nfrom healthcare to financial services , ayasdi ' s machine intelligent applications are transforming complexity into profitability . what hides in our dark data ? value . the key is unlocking it . ucsf used ayasdi sof\nboth ayasdi and intermountain healthcare are exhibiting this week at himss16 , ayasdi in kiosks 14042 and 14084 in the clinical & business intelligence knowledge center , and intermountain in booth 1632 in the main exhibit hall .\nit would be fair to characterize ayasdi as a pioneer in enterprise ai . our company is an early thought\nayasdi , a leader in machine intelligence software and a pioneer in enterprise - class intelligent appli . . .\ni applied through a recruiter . i interviewed at ayasdi ( menlo park , ca ) in march 2017 .\nayasdi is a developer and provider of artificial intelligence business applications to corporations , governments and scientific research institutions .\nif you are interested in working at ayasdi , please email jobs @ urltoken , or visit our careers page .\nwe would be happy to answer any questions you might have about ayasdi , our technology or how we can help you adopt machine intelligence . simply complete the form below and we will connect you with the right person at ayasdi .\nbayes impact uses ayasdi ' s advanced analytics to discover new breakthroughs in parkinson ' s disease - with its advanced analytics software , ayasdi cure , the company is set to accurately stratify patients and advance precision medicine . [ 10 ]\nayasdi is collaborating with this global technology powerhouse helping them to accelerate insight discovery from their most challenging and complex problems .\nthey conceptualized computational topology and topological data analysis , which today is a core part of the ayasdi machine intelligence platform .\nyou\u2019re viewing a free company profile from the pitchbook platform . to explore ayasdi\u2019s full profile , request a free trial .\ngurjeet singh , co - founder and executive chairman of ayasdi , spoke to bobsguide about the challenges o . . .\nayasdi helps the world ' s biggest and most sophisticated organizations discover breakthroughs that change how we all live and work .\n2015 - kleiner perkins caufield & byers , centerview capital , and drapernexus invest $ 55 million in ayasdi , inc .\nexpertise , talent + technology = how great partnerships are constructed . read about how @ navigant and ayasdi are wo\u2026 urltoken\nayasdi is working with this global healthcare company and leader in diabetes care to expedite drug discovery and craft precise treatment paths .\nayasdi has employees and is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 52 .\nlast week , ayasdi hosted its first ever internal hackathon . we are a pretty geeky crew over here and . . .\nurltoken & ayasdi partner to uncover valuable data insights to tackle critical world health , social issues - the collaboration between the non - profit organisation and ayasdi is set to accelerate development in the field of healthcare and other social challenges . [ 8 ]\n\u201cunderstanding and managing clinical variation remains one of the great challenges facing healthcare today , and we are pleased intermountain recognized ayasdi\u2019s ability to accelerate the pace at which intermountain gains insights from its data , \u201d said mary hardy , ayasdi vice president of healthcare .\njennifer kloke is the vp of product innovation at ayasdi and has been with the company since its inception . throughout jennifer ' s tenure at ayasdi , she has led the efforts to automate and expand the insights and impacts possible with data . she has served as the lead for the ayasdi data science efforts for government services as well as the algorithmic side of the engineering team .\nayasdi is licensed on an annual subscription basis , and can be deployed on premise , or via private or public cloud infrastructures .\nayasdi cure is a suite of intelligent applications for pharmaceutical companies focused on biomarker identification , drug target discovery , and precision medicine .\npress release : ayasdi : artificial intelligence platform market - expected to reach $ 9 . 8 billion by 2022 - research and markets\nin 2015 chartis ' s continuous market scan of end - user organizations identified ayasdi as one of the m . . .\nayasdi , the artificial intelligence startup founded by stanford university math experts , on tuesday named former ibm executive bob griffin as ceo .\nayasdi care is a suite of intelligent applications for healthcare companies focused on clinical variation , claims reimbursement , population health and precision medicine .\nayasdi provides a revolutionary machine intelligence software that processes complex data , in overwhelming amounts , and helps to extract actionable insights from it .\nayasdi is a data analysis start - up built on the career of one man : gunnar carlsson , a professor of mathematics at stanford .\nayasdi ' s revenue is the fourth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 4 . 5m .\nmenlo park , calif . , march 28 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - ayasdi , a leader in machine intelligence software . . .\nmenlo park , calif . , april 6 , 2016 / prnewswire / - - ayasdi , a developer of machine intelligence applica . . .\neditor ' s note : gurjeet singh , phd , ceo and co - founder of ayasdi , an enterprise - grade artificial intel . . .\nmenlo park , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - ayasdi , a leader in machine intelligence software and a pioneer . . .\nhe was introduced to griffin by ayasdi board member karen richardson , the former ceo of e . piphany and head of sales at netscape communications .\nask the software vendor ( ayasdi ) if the software package includes consulting hours . do not hesitate to ask if there are any hidden charges involved .\ni applied through a staffing agency . the process took 1 + week . i interviewed at ayasdi ( menlo park , ca ) in march 2016 .\n\u201cayasdi envision will transform how intelligent applications are designed , developed and deployed in the enterprise , \u201d said ronaldo ama , evp , product and engineering at ayasdi . \u201cwe\u2019ve made it incredibly simple and natural for technical and non - technical counterparts to interact and collaborate on the development of intelligent applications using a visual , web - based workflow . these applications surface the power of ayasdi to discover , predict , justify , act and learn on your data .\nharlan sexton is a co - founder of ayasdi and vp of the research team whose main effort is to make topological data analysis faster and more scalable .\nreconstructor holdings llc filed a lawsuit against ayasdi inc on july 6 , 2016 in the california northern district court for a patent infringement case . [ 3 ]\nayasdi ' s use of topological data analysis ( tda ) is ground - breaking , and ayasdi ' s technology makes it easy for anyone to mine and discover insights in large , multi - dimensional data sets to drive rapid innovation in clinical trials and drug discovery .\namanda enstrom research scientist , bavarian nordic\ntechnical product manager salaries at ayasdi can range from $ 85 , 998 - $ 93 , 034 . this estimate is based upon 1 ayasdi technical product manager salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . see all technical product manager salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\nperfectial was commissioned to build , test and implement modeler \u2013 an application that connects ayasdi machine intelligence platform with end users and is easily installable on enterprises\u2019 infrastructures .\nayasdi was started in 2008 to bring a groundbreaking new approach to solving the world\u2019s most complex problems after a decade of research at stanford , darpa and nsf .\nmenlo park , ca - \u2013 june 21 , 2017 \u2013 ayasdi , a leader in machine intelligence software and a pioneer in enterprise - class intelligent applications , today announced the release of ayasdi envision , a new framework to accelerate the creation of intelligent applications . built on ayasdi\u2019s enterprise class ai platform , the offering is the first of its kind to enable organizations to quickly create and deploy intelligent applications that are purpose - built to solve a broad array of real - world business problems .\nbut ayasdi , a startup that closed $ 10 million in venture funding today , doesn\u2019t just talk the talk . stanford researchers have been baking the complex algorithms behind ayasdi ( its quirky name means \u201cto seek , \u201d in cherokee ) for over a decade , with the goal of unlocking the hidden value in human genetic data .\nto address this problem , ayasdi is today officially launching its cloud - based insight discovery platform , which aims to deliver insight derived from massive datasets quickly , without relying on queries . the machine learning platform combines computer science with a branch of mathematics called \u201ctopological data analysis , \u201d which allows ayasdi to visualize entire datasets at once .\nchicago - - ( business wire ) - - $ nci - - navigant consulting , inc . ( nyse : nci ) and ayasdi today announced they . . .\nmenlo park , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - # ai - - ayasdi , a leader in machine intelligence software and a pio . . .\n2013 - ayasdi launches a new website and moves to a new office in downtown palo alto and ivp , ge ventures and citi ventures invest $ 30m series b .\nayasdi announces strategic alliance with teradata - the strategic alliance between these two companies is set to provide critical solutions to organisation ' s complex data sets . [ 9 ]\nayasdi is transforming how the world uses data to solve complex problems . founded in 2008 after a decade of research at stanford , darpa , and nsf , ayasdi is pioneering a new approach for enterprises to automatically discover and operationalize insights from their data . ayasdi\u2019s insight discovery platform uses topological data analysis ( tda ) combined with an ensemble of machine learning techniques to enable data scientists , domain experts , and business people to achieve value from their data without the need to write code , queries or ask questions .\nayasdi is on a mission to extract value from the world\u2019s data through the creation and deployment of enterprise - class artificial intelligence . developed by stanford computational mathematicians , ayasdi\u2019s unique approach combines machine learning , abundant compute and user - centric design to create intelligent applications that fundamentally change how organizations tackle their most complex challenges . based in menlo park , ca , ayasdi is backed by kleiner perkins caufield & byers , ivp , khosla , centerview partners , draper nexus , citi ventures , ge ventures and floodgate capital .\nayasdi is partnered with this leading global security and aerospace company to uncover insights from complex , multi - attribute program performance data \u2013 previously hidden or overlooked by conventional analytics .\nayasdi is an advanced analytics company that offers a machine intelligence platform and intelligent applications to global 500 corporations , governments and scientific research institutions around the world . our clients use ayasdi to solve their big data and complex data analytics challenges and to automate formerly manual processes using their own unique data . ayasdi\u2019s machine intelligence platform combines scalable computing and big data infrastructure with the latest machine learning , statistical and geometric algorithms and topological data analysis to enable data scientists , domain experts and business people to be exponentially more productive .\ncarol sexton is the vp of engineering at ayasdi where she oversees the product development and quality assurance functions for the company , encompassing compute , backend , frontend and qa .\nayasdi\u2019s clients reportedly include citi , lockheed , mercy , credit suisse , novo nordisk , the department of defense , the department of homeland security , mitsui , and siemens .\ngurjeet is the author of numerous patents and has published in a variety of top mathematics and computer science journals . before starting ayasdi , he worked at google and texas instruments .\nayasdi has reached out to perfectial to develop an application tailored specifically to the needs of financial data scientists and able to be integrated into the technical infrastructure of an enterprise . the idea was to launch a tool that , through ayasdi\u2019s predictive modelling , could help identify transactional frauds better , simplify trading decision making , and overall solve major problems businesses face .\ngurjeet singh is ayasdi ' s ceo and co - founder . he leads a technology movement that emphasizes the importance of extracting insight from data , not just storing and organizing it .\npress release : ayasdi : global healthcare provider network management market - poised to reach usd 2 . 96 billion by 2020 from usd 1 . 78 billion in 2015 - research and markets\nthe prime purpose behind investing in the software solution is to boost efficiency and growth . ask the software vendor ( ayasdi ) how their business app would improve efficiency of your enterprise .\nwhich software are the top alternatives for ayasdi core ? when looking at alternatives for bi software you want to compare apples to apples , this is why our team closely looks at key features and pricing for ayasdi core in order to find the closest alternatives to theis vendor . here is the list of top alternatives , all of them meet the two criteria of features and pricing .\nayasdi\u2019s tools allow for automated discovery instead of the previous model of having people type in search - style queries , which works only if a person knows the right question to ask , said gurjeet singh , co - founder and chief executive of ayasdi . as dr . carlsson explained it , \u201cthe idea is to get the data to speak to you in a more unfiltered way . \u201d\nayasdi is deployed in production around the world addressing a broad range of business problems . both the platform and the applications built on it support enterprise class features required to deploy across an organization .\nsuch a community forum is the best way to engage users . getting access to ayasdi core forums can help new or proposed users connect with product experts through peer - to - peer discussions .\najith warrier is responsible for conceptualizing and realizing ayasdi ' s product vision and for facilitating its adoption by customers . previously , ajith warrier was the vp of data science where he had technical oversight and management of a team of data scientists in the financial services , healthcare and federal spaces . he has multiple years of experience in various data science , engineering , and product roles at ayasdi .\nayasdi core should answer how their business software will improve your bottom line and roi . most service providers make tall claims , so you want to make sure you get your hands on the best solution .\nequityzen does not have an affiliation with , formal relationship with , or endorsement from ayasdi or any companies featured above . this profile is based on publicly available information and is intended to be informative in nature .\nhowever , the result , the functional application turned out to be of immense value to financial analysts ; it visualizes data , which has been processed by ayasdi algorithms , and makes it much easier to comprehend .\nmission : our mission at ayasdi is to help organizations make groundbreaking discoveries that lead to rapid innovation , faster growth , increased cost savings , and perhaps most importantly , saving lives through breakthroughs in translational medicine .\nayasdi helps companies around the world to use artificial intelligence and big data to make employees hundreds of times more productive and to drive fundamental breakthroughs that are beyond the capabilities of humans . the company ' s machine intellige\nintelligence needs to be activated . ayasdi is integrated with emr systems to facilitate the rapid deployment of intelligence across the organization . further , ayasdi\u2019s cvm application provides healthcare organizations with intuitive dashboards that let you objectively monitor adoption and adherence to standardized clinical pathways . the adherence analytics allow you to engage in data - driven conversations about care variation , capture the collective voice of your physician community , and continuously gather feedback to improve existing clinical pathways .\nadam r . ferguson , an assistant professor at the brain and spinal injury center of the university of california , san francisco , has used ayasdi\u2019s technology to investigate vast cross - species databases to expedite biomedical discovery and treatment .\nover the years , ayasdi has come up with products that governments and organizations have been using for various applications like clinical pathways in hospitals , trading strategies , fraud detection , anti - money laundering , national security , etc .\ngurjeet developed key mathematical and machine learning algorithms for topological data analysis ( tda ) and their applications during his tenure as a graduate student in stanford\u2019s mathematics department where he was advised by ayasdi co - founder prof . gunnar carlsson .\nayasdi develoips interactive analysis and visualization software that enable users to visually analyze different data sets and creates images or maps . founded in 2008 , the company has its corporate headquarters in menlo park , california . the company p . . .\nthe ayasdi software will be at the center of citi\u2019s data center of excellence . by automating the data - to - value process , citi will be able to reduce the time to insights , saving them and their customers millions of dollars .\nmercy is committed to using advanced technology to transform healthcare . working with ayasdi , we are taking a powerful new approach to care pathways , using data as never before to deliver the transformative health experience that mercy strives to provide every day .\nayasdi is transforming how the world uses data to solve complex problems by automatically discovering and operationalizing insights from complex datasets . founded in 2008 after a decade of darpa and nsf funded research at stanford , ayasdi has been named as one of the most innovative companies in big data by fortune , fast company and others . the company ' s advanced analytics solution combines machine learning with topological data analysis ( tda ) , enabling users to extract subtle , often hidden insights from their data .\n\u201cthe answers to today\u2019s most important scientific , business and social problems lie in data , \u201d saus ayasdi ceo gurjeet singh . \u201cthe biggest challenge in big data today is asking the right questions of data , so the real opportunity in big data lies in the automation of insight discovery \u2014 regardless of the complexity of that data \u2014 without requiring users to ask questions . the goal is for ayasdi to provide users with answers to questions that they didn\u2019t know to ask in the first place . \u201d\nbig bucks for big data startup ayasdi - with customers like citigroup , siemens , lockheed martin , and the mercy health system buying into its unique analytics approach , the company just raised another $ 55 million led by kleiner perkins . [ 7 ]\nbefore choosing a business app , you want to understand that the implementation would be smooth . so you should be interested to find out about the person responsible for handling the implementation process . do not hesitate to ask ayasdi core about their qualifications .\n2 more days left to register for # aifinance . learn from 23 industry experts in the first - of - its - kind course to understand the impact of # ai in finance . experts # fintech + gurjeet singh from @ ayasdi @ ngeeannnp urltoken\nlas vegas \u2013 utah - based intermountain healthcare will deploy the clinical variation management software from ayasdi , a developer of machine intelligence applications for healthcare . intermountain healthcare believes the software can boost the insights the health system can gain from its mountain of health data .\nsingh said he spent much of the past 18 months in the field , helping to grow ayasdi ' s business providing machine intelligence to financial services customers . the company ' s health care business was well - established and didn ' t need his involvement .\nperhaps your business is growing , will expand in the future and your bi requirements with it . so you would be interested to know if ayasdi core is scalable and can grow with you . it\u2019s no use investing in a solution that can be scaled .\nayasdi has about 20 other customers including merck , the food and drug administration , the united states department of agriculture , and several unnamed large corporations . they are using the company\u2019s technology for drug discovery , oil and gas exploration , and financial - market research .\na good software vendor should be able to show you a positive track record with their implementation strategy . try to find out if ayasdi core method is structured . your purpose should be to look for one that is structured and flexible to adapt to unexpected situations .\nayasdi\u2019s software leverages machine learning and topological data analysis to extract meaningful insights from billions of data points , the vendor explained . consequently , intermountain sees the software helping it to more rapidly gain data insights that can help lead to better health outcomes at more sustainable costs .\ngunnar carlsson is one of the most renowned mathematicians in the world . he is ayasdi\u2019s president and a co - founder and has an undergraduate degree from harvard university and a doctorate from stanford , where he was chair of the department of mathematics from 1995 - 1998 .\nayasdi should clearly mention whether the solution is complex or simple to use . if it is not an easy - to - use software solution , then do they provide training ? what is the level of training your team requires to make the most of the solution ?\ngurjeet singh , ayasdi\u2019s ceo , told fast company in a telephone conversation that \u201ccomplexity is the challenge . for us , the number of possible insights in a dataset is an exponential function of size . \u201d singh says the company sees growth in newer areas such as private banking and biomarkers . medical giant mercy hospitals , for example , worked with ayasdi to navigate data in electronic medical records in order to generate customized \u201ccare paths\u201d for patients , which could then be accessed by health care professionals on in - hospital - room ipads . other uses include finance giant citi finding critical variables in risk models with the platform , and lockheed using the software to find issues related to upcoming projects . mercy estimates its use of ayasdi for the so - called care paths will save $ 100 million over the next three years .\nbut silicon valley is full of big data start - ups that promise to translate the ever - growing flood of digital data into practical insights in business and science . so what is different about ayasdi , except its quirky name ( \u201cto seek , \u201d in cherokee ) ?\nas one of the largest medical genetics centers in the united states , we conduct pioneering research to identify the genetic susceptibilities - - or predispositions - - of many diseases , including cancer . ayasdi has already helped us glean new insights that will lead to breakthrough drug discoveries .\nthe top 10 competitors in ayasdi ' s competitive set are bigml , palantir , versive , kensho , beyondcore , skytree , predicsis , azurefirst microsoft cloud platform specialists , h2o and datarobot . together they have raised over 2 . 6b between their estimated 2 . 4k employees .\nwe ' re excited by ayasdi ' s unique capability to let users find insights automatically from large , complex data sets . their ability to abstract away complexity thereby making powerful machine learning tools accessible to ordinary business users is particularly promising .\nramneek gupta managing director , citi\nus government research agencies darpa and nsf award $ 10m in grants to stanford , with gunnar carlsson as the principal investigator , to apply topological data analysis ( tda ) to real world problems . gunnar invites ayasdi co - founder harlan sexton to work with him on the project .\nintermountain has led the industry when it comes to understanding and managing clinical variation . we have been impressed by ayasdi\u2019s technology and are optimistic for the impact this could have on our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible .\nlee pierce chief data officer , intermountain healthcare\nayasdi is looking for a product manager who is obsessed with machine learning and related technologies . ayasdi\u2019s technology has redefined how major corporations think about machine learning , and you can be a driver of the next phase of that change . your colleagues will be some of the best and brightest mathematicians , computer scientists and domain experts , which means you\u2019ll need to articulate your thinking clearly , make very convincing arguments and be confident in the course you chart . you\u2019ll need to be both process - oriented and flexible in your execution to accommodate the variety of constituents you\u2019ll serve .\nayasdi uses ai to gather and process large volumes of data without human interference . it then applies machine learning and algorithms to provide insights and predict the future . it ' s used by major banks and health care systems and has worked closely with griffin ' s former employer ibm .\nayasdi envision democratizes and accelerates the creation of intelligent applications . designed for iterative development , its collaborative , workflow - oriented approach involves business users throughout the process , ensuring the requirements of subject - matter experts are met . analysts , data scientists and it groups can leverage ayasdi\u2019s powerful ai platform to build business - specific intelligent applications using a pre - built library of ui components . the new web - based framework features a simple user interface that is easy to learn and navigate to make it easy for business users and data analysts to work in lock - step together .\ntwo years later , seed funding allowed ayasdi , which is based in palo alto , calif . , to build prototype technology . on wednesday it is celebrating its commercial coming - out party , announcing that it received more than $ 10 million in a funding round led by khosla ventures and floodgate .\ntoday , ayasdi\u2019s 30 employees are nearly all scientists and engineers . the new financing , dr . singh said , will be spent to build out the company\u2019s business , adding marketing , sales and administrative staff members , as well as more engineers for project development of its cloud - based software service .\nmercy is committed to using advanced technology to transform healthcare . working with ayasdi , we are taking a powerful new approach to care pathways , using data as never before to deliver the transformative health experience that mercy strives to provide every day .\nvance moore senior vice president , operations , mercy\nfor ai to deliver on its promise in healthcare it must be able to justify and document its recommendations . solutions that deliver a blackbox cannot be deployed in environments where patient lives are at risk . ayasdi\u2019s cvm solution details each of the inputs to its recommended pathways and facilitates comparison to existing guidelines .\nthis technology has reduced lots of hours spent working by humans which has resulted in reduced costs . for example , it took 1 , 800 months to build models for analysis of comprehensive capital analysis and review ( ccar ) by humans , while it took just 6 months with ayasdi . [ 1 ]\nthis morning we announced the release of ayasdi envision \u2013 a framework for accelerating the development of intelligent applications based on our award winning machine intelligence platform . envision does a lot of innovative things and while i won\u2019t recount the press release here , i do want to expand on a few of them .\njennifer earned her ph . d . in mathematics from stanford university where she was advised by ayasdi co - founder , dr . gunnar carlsson and published her dissertation on\ntopological de - noising : strengthening the topological signal .\njennifer received her undergraduate degree in mathematics from texas a & m university .\ntraumatic brain injury remains a major cause of death and disability . using ayasdi\u2019s solution we identified distinct groups within the patients enabling us to tailor effective treatment that increases survival rate . this is a major breakthrough in tbi diagnosis and treatment !\nadam ferguson assistant adjunct professor of neurological surgery , ucsf medical center\neach business has different needs . yours is no different . when it comes to selecting a software solution , you are looking for a tool that can be easily customized and configured to cater to your specific business needs . so you want to understand if ayasdi core you want to buy is easy to customize .\nayasdi is working with the nation\u2019s top hospitals and medical researchers to uncover more targeted treatments for disease . singh , the company\u2019s ceo , told me that hospitals and big pharmas are routinely pulling data from public sources \u2014 medical researchers are required to publish their data \u2014 and combine it with private data to yield new insights .\nat ayasdi , we believe that deriving insight from big data will become essential and transformative for every enterprise . we believe that machine intelligence has the ability to revolutionize industries , allowing businesses to scale with algorithms and raw computing power rather than people , drastically improving human productivity , increasing operational effectiveness , and advancing scientific discovery .\nayasdi , which uses a technique called topological data analysis to visualize extremely complex data sets in the form of shapes , currently has close to $ 100 million in funding . they work in a similar sphere to fellow silicon valley firm palantir , but have reportedly increasingly focused on health care alongside both companies\u2019 core customer bases in finance and government .\nin another recent partnership , with mount sinai medical center , ayasdi was used to point to targeted treatment options for e . coli sufferers . e . coli affects more than 265 , 000 people in the u . s . every year , and millions around the world . it is known in the medical community for developing resistance to many drugs , and doctors are never 100 percent sure if a treatment will work or not . mount sinai is using ayasdi to analyze the entire e . coli genome sequence , which includes more than 1 million dna variants . this will further our understanding of why some types of e . coli develop resistance to antibiotics and how we can combat the spread of the bacteria .\nbig data continues to grow , yet , while governments , businesses and scientists have spent years ( and millions of dollars ) attempting to address the world\u2019s biggest problems by analyzing big data , progress has been incremental . although big data tools have improved over time , ayasdi is of the mindset that they are still failing to yield the kind of breakthrough insights that lead to true innovation .\nsingh was referring to a recent breakthrough where ayasdi mapped 14 variants of breast cancer . using data collected during a 15 year period , and studied by thousands of scientists , the algorithms discovered a sub - group of patients that have a higher chance of survival based on their genetic profile . if a patient falls into this sub - group , it is unlikely that they will require chemotherapy .\n\u201cintermountain has led the industry when it comes to understanding and managing clinical variation , \u201d said lee pierce , intermountain\u2019s chief data officer . \u201cit is one of the key principles we have applied in delivering value - based care to our patient population . we have been impressed by ayasdi\u2019s technology and are optimistic for the impact it could have on our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible . \u201d\nprior to ayasdi , sangeeta built multiple professional services practices across a number of successful startups including digital fuel ( acquired by vmware ) , inquira ( acquired by oracle ) and interwoven . sangeeta began her career in consulting with tata , fujitsu and vitria . she earned her bs in computer science from the national institute of technology in warangal , india and her mba from uc berkeley\u2019s haas school of business .\nthe ayasdi application comprehensively analyzes your hospital\u2019s data and captures all clinical variation \u2013 both good and bad . it reflects the collective experience and expertise of your own physicians and ensures that you do not miss out on good variations that result in better patient outcomes . furthermore , the application is always looking at new data as it comes in , finding emerging patterns that reflect the current practice within the organization .\njonathan symonds is the chief marketing officer for ayasdi where he is responsible for messaging , product marketing , demand generation and corporate awareness . previously , jonathan was the vp of marketing for gpu - powered analytics pioneer , mapd . he has over 16 years of enterprise software and analytics marketing experience at ace metrix , 2wire and tandberg . he holds an mba from cornell and a ba from washington and lee university .\nand whether you are developing relatively small , but highly strategic applications , or larger offerings that require intelligent attributes , envision can help you . the way it is connected to the ayasdi platform means that it includes all the enterprise capabilities you are accustomed to in your traditional application development environment . there\u2019s full it blessing \u2013 specifically designed for intelligent applications \u2013 without the lead times and lengthy approvals necessary for larger it projects .\ngary hagmueller is ayasdi\u2019s chief operating officer and brings an extensive background in enterprise software , saas / cloud technology and hyper - growth startups . gary has raised over $ 1 . 2b in debt & equity , helped create over $ 7 . 5b in market value and is a frequent presenter on best practices for emerging technology firms , saas / cloud / e - commerce metrics , fundraising & growth - company strategic planning .\nayasdi helps companies around the world to use artificial intelligence and big data to make employees hundreds of times more productive and to drive fundamental breakthroughs that are beyond the capabilities of humans . the company ' s machine intelligence platform leverages automation , machine learning and topological data analysis to simplify the extraction of knowledge from even the largest and most complex data sets and to facilitate the deployment of intelligent , ai - based applications across t\nthat technique is called topological data analysis . simply put , the technique analyzes the shape of complex data , identifying clusters and their statistical significance . that , in turn , delivers a more accurate \u201cbig picture\u201d of the data , according to robert ghrist , a mathematician at the university of pennsylvania , who is familiar with dr . carlsson\u2019s work but has no ties to ayasdi . such data could represent clusters of patients or customers , for example .\ndespite the media hype surrounding big data , specialized data analysis platforms have had a slower time penetrating the market outside of a few verticals such as finance , health care , and energy . finding insights using the software takes time , and there\u2019s also a limited supply of in - house experts clients can use to work with the software . for ayasdi and similar competitors , the big challenge is sales and building relationships with like - minded clients .\ncarol comes to ayasdi from oracle where she spent more than two decades in leading engineering teams , culminating as the vice president , server technologies , program management database security and big data products . during her time at oracle , she oversaw every database release from 8i to 12 . 1 while working on key initiatives for what would become the oracle cloud . carol has spent her entire career in software , including leadership roles at parcplace systems and lucid .\nayasdi is an analytics company that offers a platform to provide solutions to complex data challenges for organizations . founded in 2008 , it helps the companies recognize and analyze their own data and develop insights . using its machine intelligence platform , topological data analysis ( tda ) , along with machine learning techniques , helps in extracting valuable information from the available data . this technology helps in representing data in forms of network similarity map which results in advanced correlations .\nthere is great complexity associated with discovering meaningful relationships in event series . this challenge is compounded where there are multiple events that evolve over time . in these cases , the user needs to determine which events are over or under represented in the groups . further , are those events / groups biased towards certain outcomes ? ayasdi\u2019s ability to extract meaningful patterns and find consensus event series based on groups of incidents ensures that subject matter experts can appropriately action this knowledge .\nayasdi for clinical variation management draws on the power of machine intelligence to rapidly analyze all your electronic medical record ( emr ) and financial data , representing thousands of patient procedures and millions of individual events . using unsupervised and semi - supervised learners it automatically surfaces groups of similar patient procedures and generates clinical pathways that result in the best patient outcomes at the lowest costs for your local patient population \u2013 in a fraction of the time associated with traditional carepath generation methods .\nayasdi core has tremendous exposure to different companies . they offer the same type of software to different industries , so they are better aware of who is doing what with their technological product . this also helps them understand and foresee what\u2019s really working . allow them to share their observations so that you get an ideas about their experience , expertise , and intelligence . this will also be an opportunity to identify the service providers who come up with the most insightful suggestions .\nif we needed any more evidence that big data is big business , a stanford university spin - off specializing in data analysis for finance , government agencies , and health care just snagged a $ 55 million funding round . ayasdi ( which was previously named one of fast company \u2019s most innovative companies of 2015 ) will use the money , which came in a series c round led by kleiner , perkins , caulfield & byers , for software upgrades , sales , and marketing .\nthis year , the 30 - person team of engineers will expand its marketing and sales efforts with funding from khosla ventures , floodgate , data collective\u2019s matt ocko , serial entrepreneur , steve blank , and more . storied investor vinod khosla , who rocked the medical world with the statement that 80 percent of doctors would be replaced by machines , said ayasdi\u2019s \u201cmachine powered intelligence\u201d has the potential to unearth \u201cpreviously unattainable insights that will help solve some of our most pressing global , social , and economic issues . \u201d\nthe ayasdi co - founders attribute this to the prevailing reliance among data scientists on old models \u2014 finding insights by asking questions and writing queries . the problem with this is that queries are inherently based on human assumptions and biases , and , in turn , query results tend to only reveal slices of data , rather than providing visibility into the relationships between similar groups of data . this method of discovering insight in big data tends to rely heavily on iterative guesswork and chance , and thus takes time to produce real results .\nayasdi care , an advanced analytics company , offers a machine intelligence platform and intelligent applications to its clients across the world . the company enables its users to solve their big data and complex data analytics challenges and to automate formerly manual processes using their own unique data . its machine intelligence platform combines scalable computing and big data infrastructure with the machine learning , statistical and geometric algorithms , and topological data analysis to increase its productivity . the company\u2019s clientele is comprised of global 500 corporations , governments , and scientific research institutions . it is licensed on an annual subscription basis .\nann miura - ko is a co - founding partner at floodgate where her investment interests include e - commerce , capitally efficient software and radical science . ann has been recognized by forbes as one of the \u201cmost powerful woman in startups\u201d and got her ph . d . in quantitative modeling of computer security at stanford university . over the years through her teaching post in the stanford technology ventures program , ann has worked with over 500 students on more than 150 startup ideas . in addition to ayasdi , ann ' s board seats include modcloth , refinery29 and xamarin . ann also has a b . s . in electrical engineering from yale university .\nprior to ayasdi , gary was cfo of zuora , inc . , the leading subscription erp , where he helped raise $ 40m , rebuilt & lead multiple teams . previously , he was cfo of knownow ( kleiner - perkins backed ) , coo of vinfolio ( acquired by revolution capital ) and senior director of finance for routescience technologies ( benchmark / sequoia - backed ; acquired by avaya ) . earlier , gary was director of corporate development for northpoint communications where he helped drive a $ 6 . 5b ipo . he came to northpoint after spending 3 \u00bd years as manager of business development for verizon enterprise offerings business . before grad school , he spent 6 years in enterprise sales .\ni was contacted by the recruiter and applied by replying to the email . i was contacted very soon by the recruiter for an informal chat over phone asking about my interests . they moved to first phone interview very soon . after clearing that , i had 5 onsite rounds . the rounds consisted of algorithm questions , design questions , testing knowledge , asking about your experience / projects etc . lastly i talked to the vp of engineering which was very insightful and i enjoyed that part very much . in 2 days , i got a call from ayasdi recruiter with my offer . the process was very smooth and the recruiter was very understanding and helpful . interviews were very original and interesting .\nthe history behind the foundation of ayasdi goes back to the early 1970s , when gunnar carlsson , harlan sexton , and benjamin mann met as ph . d . mathematics students at stanford university . they conceptualized the concept of topological data analysis for the next 30 years or so , which forms the root of the company\u2019s technology today . soon , us government research agencies darpa and nsf award $ 10m in grants to stanford which helped the company with the funding . in 2005 , ph . d . mathematics student , gurjeet singh , joined this team and continued with the project and created mapper , the first software program that applies tda . a few years later , in 2008 , the company was all set to provide its services .\nover the past 35 years , gunnar has taught at the university of chicago , university of california , princeton university , and since 1991 , gunnar has been a professor of mathematics at stanford university , where he has been a thought leader in a branch of mathematics called topology , the study of shape . in the theoretical sense , topology has been around since the 1700s , but gunnar pioneered the applied use of topology to solve complex real world problems starting in the late 1990s . in the early 2000s , this work led to $ 10m in research grants from the national science foundation ( nsf ) and darpa to study the application of topological data analysis ( tda ) to problems of interest within the u . s . government . in 2008 , based on the success of these efforts , gunnar , along with two other stanford mathematicians , co - founded ayasdi .\nwe use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website . by continuing to use this site you agree to our use of cookies .\ngovernment spending for science has helped a lot too . dr . carlsson was the principal investigator on research projects that were financed , from 2000 to 2008 , with $ 10 million from the national science foundation and the defense advanced research projects agency , or darpa ."]}
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", "topic": 16}], "title": "sino - spanish association for energy and sustainability", "paragraphs": ["asees ( sino - spanish association for energy and sustainability ) . interview to cosme de arana\nasees ( sino - spanish association for energy and sustainability ) . interview to cosme de arana - youtube\nplease use the contact form on the right for association for energy and sustainability information and ordering .\nxineng greentech also sponsors asees ( sino - spanish association for energy and sustainability ) which aims to promote the exchange of knowledge and technology between spain and china in the renewable energy sector .\nasees ( sino - spanish association for energy and sustainability ) opens a direct channel between spain and china in the energy and environment sectors in which spain has a high level of innovation and competitiveness .\nthe sino - spanish association for energy and sustanibility ( asees ) is a non - profit organisation for the promotion of bilateral cooperation between china and spain in renewable energy and environment sectors .\nasees ( sino - spanish association for energy and sustainability ) aims to open a direct channel between spain and china in the energy and environment sectors in which spain has a high level of innovation and competitiveness .\ndescripci\u00f3n : conference provided by cosme de arana and pablo caballero in uic unniversity of zhuhai ( china ) . asees ( sino - spanish association for energy and sustainability ) opens a direct channel between spain a . . .\ndescription : conference provided by cosme de arana and pablo caballero in uic unniversity of zhuhai ( china ) . asees ( sino - spanish association for energy and sustainability ) opens a direct channel between spain a . . .\n29 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees \u2022 asees ( sino - spanish association for energy and sustainability ) is a non - non - governmental and non - profit institution that promotes bilateral cooperation non - between spain and china china . asees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\na brief report on food , architecture and various aspects of spanish lifestyle was given by spanish club students .\nxineng greentech sustainable energy consulting helps corporations , investors , governments , and other energy industry stakeholders meet their near and long - term objectives for renewable energy opportunities in asia .\ni am an energy expert consultant with extensive international experience designing and implementing projects and business development strategies for sustainable energy companies in both asia pacific and europe .\na presentation on \u2018energy and sustainability \u2013 opportunities in china\u2019 delivered by mr cosme de arana and mr pablo caballero was held on april 20 .\n\u2022 multilingual , msc in industrial engineering and management , bsc in mechanical engineering with a postgraduate degree in energy business and a master in renewable energy . well versed in all sustainability matters and its economics\ni have an msc in industrial engineering and management and a bsc in mechanical engineering combined with a postgraduate degree in energy business and a master in renewable energy . i am well versed in energy , climate change and sustainability , and in the economics associated with them .\n6 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees sino - sino - spanish colaboration : colaboration : \u2022 the weaknesses of a country are the strengths of the other . \u2022 spanish companies are not experienced on internationalization . \u2022 great political , economical and cultural differences between china and spain . asees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\nwe assist clients along the entire industry spectrum and are recognized globally for our leadership in the field of renewable energy .\nthe report is intended as a guide to help all those people and companies which now more than ever look to china as a great opportunity for businesses in the area of sustainability . this is the first report of its kind published in spanish and focused in the areas of renewable energy and the environment in china . it was widely reported in the media\nthe present moment is critical for both countries : china is facing an environmental and energetic crisis , while spain faces a structural imbalance in its production model that can only be overcome through innovation and commitment to the sectors where it has global leadership . in this context , two - way cooperation between china and spain has a strong potential for strategic alliances and can also to solve the needs of the ailing spanish sustainability industry .\nmr . arana highlighted the environmental impacts caused by human activities and he believed that government should play the leading role to enforce sustainability .\nirena - solar - heat - for - industrial - processes _ 2015 . pdf\nasees opens a direct channel between spain and china that allows bringing knowledge and technology in sectors where spain has an innovation and competitive high level . this collaboration platform offers china the tools it needs to undertake urgent reforms in its development model and achieve a more sustainable future . at the same time , the association facilitates spanish companies the introduction and expansion in the asian giant .\nas china settles its industrial structure , both public and private research centers gradually improve their international prestige . china has many prestigious research centers . at a national level it has the chinese academy of sciences ( cas ) and the china association for science and technology ( cast ) , a non - 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zero energy buildings equipped with integrated photovoltaic , solar heating and small wind turbines , generating 100 % + of total building energy demand \u2022 optimized building energy performance by developing computer models , saving 40 % of energy demand \u2022 evaluated technical and economic feasibility of innovative bipv projects . results reported by the media\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nthe present moment is critical for both countries : china is facing an unprecedented energy and environmental crisis . spain is up against a structural crisis of its productivity model that can only be overcome through innovation and boosting the sectors where it has global leadership . in this situation , asees acts as a channel to transform both crises in a triple opportunity - energy , environment and economics \u2013 for both countries .\nthey offer technical solutions for projects involving apf products , reactive power compensation and harmonic control . [ . . . ]\nspeakers discussed the structure of renewable energy use in spain , shortage of resources worldwide and possible solutions .\nalternative _ energy _ \u2013 _ an _ overview _ - _ v3 . pptx\n41 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees asees is continuously developing tools according to the needs of the different agents in a comprehensive view of the sustainability market : \u2022 asees report \u2022 green access platform asees working groups bring together sme\u2019s , big enterprises , r & d institutions and other professionals to \u2022 working groups investigate and share knowledge on the different fields of the \u2022 mfi\u2019s platform sustainability . asees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\nthe green bridge for technology exchange between china and spain . el puente entre espa\u00f1a y china para el intercambio de tecnolog\u00edas sostenibles .\n24 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees china sustainability emergence : china is now a world leader in renewable energy technology : \u2022 largest capacity installed in : \u2022 hydro power . \u2022 wind power . \u2022 solar thermal . \u2022 several of the main manufacturers of solar panels and wind turbines are chinese . asees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\nwith over 10 years experience in the clean energy sector , i have held consulting and managing positions in fortune 500 companies , startups and non - profit organisations . i am also the founder and executive chairman of an international ngo focused on sustainable energy development and cooperation .\n11 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees spanish renewable energy key technologies : spain ranks 4th in the global top ten list of countries with an installed wind power capacity of 21gw . \u2022 wind power in 2011 , around 15 % of the power demand was covered with wind 15 % energy . energy \u2022 csp wind turbine manufacturers are currently developing new offshore technologies . technologies \u2022 cspv spain has developed a \u2022 bioenergy comprehensive wind power industry ; industry \u2022 wave energy \u2022 wind turbine manufacturers . \u2022 wind farm developers . \u2022 wind farm managers . asees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\nthe international renewable energy agency ( irena ) published two technology briefs last week . the 40 - page documents , one entitled solar heat for industrial processes , the other solar heating and cooling for residential applications , give a brief global overview of the market and technology development , including some recommendations for policy makers ( see attached documents ) . it is the first time that the solar thermal sector is in the focus of a technology brief . the studies were published under the energy technology systems analysis programme ( etsap ) of the international energy agency . urltoken spoke with one of the authors , ruud kempener , technology roadmap analyst at the irena innovation and technology centre in bonn , germany .\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nfirst in - depth market intelligence report edited in spanish about the renewable energy and environment sector in china , including reviews of national plans , relevant policies and programs , regulatory framework , niche market trends , risk profiling and forecasting . prepared by a team of eight consultants throughout twelve months data gathering , field and desk - based market investigation , identifying stakeholders , interviews and swot analysis .\n25 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees xii five\u2013year plan : five\u2013 xii five\u2013year plan ( 2011 - 2015 ) sets ambitious targets to improve the energy conservation and environmental protection , including : \u2022 increasing renewable energy up to 11 . 4 % of the primary energy . \u2022 decreasing china\u2019s energy intensity by 16 % . \u2022 decreasing carbon intensity by 17 % , \u2022 decreasing water intensity by 30 % , \u2022 increasing forest coverage rate to 21 . 7 % , asees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\n14 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees spanish renewable energy key technologies : spain is the world leading country in concentrated solar power ( csp ) . it has 1 . 181mw in operation , 1 . 022mw under construction and 321mw planned . \u2022 wind power it has operating and projected power plants of the 4 main technologies : technologies : \u2022 csp \u2022solar tower \u2022parabolic trough parabolic \u2022 cspv \u2022fresnel \u2022stirling \u2022 bioenergy \u2022 wave energy solacor 1 , 50mw . c\u00f3rdoba . asees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\n13 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees spanish renewable energy key technologies : spain is the world leading country in concentrated solar power ( csp ) . it has 1 . 181mw in operation , 1 . 022mw under construction and 321mw planned . \u2022 wind power it has operating and projected power plants of the 4 main technologies : technologies : \u2022 csp \u2022solar tower solar \u2022parabolic trough \u2022 cspv \u2022fresnel \u2022stirling \u2022 bioenergy \u2022 wave energy gemasolar , 20mw and gemasolar , a storage of 15h at full load . sevilla . asees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\nthe huge economic growth and the accelerated urbanization process in recent years have led to a considerable increase of energy demand in china . consequently , energy efficiency is becoming an indispensable pillar to maintain a balanced production and consumption . during the 2006 - 2010 period , the economy grew at a rate of 9 % per year , while total energy [ \u2026 ]\n16 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees spanish renewable energy key technologies : spain is the world leading country in concentrated solar power ( csp ) . it has 1 . 181mw in operation , 1 . 022mw under construction and 321mw planned . \u2022 wind power it has operating and projected power plants of the 4 main technologies : technologies : \u2022 csp \u2022solar tower \u2022parabolic trough \u2022 cspv \u2022fresnel \u2022stirling stirling \u2022 bioenergy \u2022 wave energy puertollano , 8 + 3x10mw ( planned ) . ciudad real . asees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\n15 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees spanish renewable energy key technologies : spain is the world leading country in concentrated solar power ( csp ) . it has 1 . 181mw in operation , 1 . 022mw under construction and 321mw planned . \u2022 wind power it has operating and projected power plants of the 4 main technologies : technologies : \u2022 csp \u2022solar tower \u2022parabolic trough \u2022 cspv \u2022fresnel fresnel \u2022stirling \u2022 bioenergy \u2022 wave energy puerto errado ii , 30mw and a storage of 0 , 5h at full load . murcia . asees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\n39 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees asees is continuously developing tools according to the needs of the different agents in a comprehensive view of the sustainability market : \u2022 asees report chinese sustainability market report with a complete analysis of : \u2022 green access platform \u2022 renewable energies . \u2022 green building . \u2022 working groups \u2022 green transportation . \u2022 mfi\u2019s platform \u2022 emission control . \u2022 solid waste management . \u2022 waste water treatment . \u2022 desalination . asees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\nonline platform for business - to - business ( b2b ) and business - to - consumer ( b2c ) e - commerce transactions , where companies involved in the sustainable development can offer and / or acquire products related to their field to / from other international companies of the same sectors . greenaccess . asia b2b platform offers a fast , reliable and straightforward system for these transactions to take place online , as well as a wide range of products available for direct purchasing .\nel origen de la crisis del sistema el\u00e9ctrico no son el coste de las primas sino los 27 . 123 mw de centrales de gas\nasees was founded in 2009 by cosme de arana , industrial engineer specialized in renewable energies and with an extensive experience in the development of international projects including energy planning , technological transfer operations and a great variety of consulting solutions in renewable energy projects in spain , china , india and south east asia .\n17 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees spanish renewable energy key technologies : spain ranks 4th in the global top ten list of countries with an installed photovoltaic power capacity of 4 . 099mw . \u2022 wind power it is the leading country in the development of concentrated solar ( cspv ) . photovoltaic ( cspv ) \u2022 csp \u2022 cspv \u2022 bioenergy \u2022 wave energyasees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\n12 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees spanish renewable energy key technologies : spain is the world leading country in concentrated solar power ( csp ) . it has 1 . 181mw in operation , 1 . 022mw under construction and 321mw planned . \u2022 wind power it has operating and projected power plants of the 4 main technologies : technologies : \u2022 csp \u2022 solar tower \u2022 parabolic trough \u2022 cspv \u2022 fresnel \u2022 stirling \u2022 bioenergy \u2022 wave energyasees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\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 .\n\u2022 over 10 years experience in the renewable energy sector holding managing positions in fortune 500 , startups , and nonprofit organizations , leading multidisciplinary and multicultural teams through the development of international consulting projects across asia pacific and europe .\nuic are offering two new taught postgraduate degrees for students to enroll in starting from this september , which are master of professional accountancy . . .\nwe are currently writing a report about renewable energy and clean technology in china and the opportunities foreign investors have in this sector . it will be out by january 2012 . stay tuned !\nour team works in china in contact with business , academic and institutional agents to promote the brand \u201cspain\u201d and to localize business opportunities . asees is working as a \u2018 think tank \u2019 , analyzing the evolution of the sector , looking for opportunities and writing researches .\n42 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees asees is continuously developing tools according to the needs of the different agents in a comprehensive view of the sustainability market : \u2022 asees report \u2022 green access asees is currently working to establish a new platform to platform promote a greater participation of companies in the bidding \u2022 working groups processes of the multilateral financial institutions ( mfi\u2019s ) . \u2022 mfi\u2019s platformasees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\n40 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees asees is continuously developing tools according to the needs of the different agents in a comprehensive view of the sustainability market : \u2022 asees report acsees platform provide a virtual place to promote the \u2022 green access trading relations between sme\u2019s of two countries in an easy platform way : \u2022 company directory . \u2022 working groups \u2022 shop . \u2022 mfi\u2019s platform \u2022 b2b . asees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\nchina\u2019s renewable energy development targets are listed in the twelfth five - year plan , which states that 11 . 4 % of the country\u2019s total energy mix should come from non - fossil resources by 2015 . according to data from the china electricity council , in 2011 84 . 4 % of the country\u2019s electricity demand ( 3 , 984 . 9twh ) was supplied by energy from conventional sources , mostly coal . [ \u2026 ]\nsolar thermal china is a pure business to business exhibition in china dedicated to the csp and solar thermal market . taking place in beijing from 1 to 3 april 2015 , solar thermal china creates a trading platform for chinese and foreign industry professionals to showcase their latest solar thermal products , technologies , and services .\n36 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees asees project includes all the relevant agents involved on the sustainable development . . government companies r & d institutes institutionsasees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\nthe chinese haier group is a fairly young company , which has grown into a huge and still rapidly expanding corporation . founded in 1984 , haier currently has 70 , 000 employees and achieved a turnover of usd 29 . 5 billion in 2013 . for five years now , the group has headed the ranking of the largest household suppliers worldwide . in 2007 , it started to manufacture solar collectors at its chinese headquarters in qingdao , shandong province , and has since offered solar thermal systems on the national , as well as the international market . the man who started the sale and distribution of haier\u2019s solar thermal products in germany in 2011 was albert looschen . since that time the energy consultant has managed the solar thermal activities of haier deutschland , and urltoken spoke with him at the ish fair in frankfurt in march . prior to haier , looschen had been working as an independent energy consultant for seven years .\ni have experience working in capacity building projects funded by multi - lateral international donors with assignments related to renewable energy in emerging countries . i prepared proposals and bids , identified partners , negotiated contracts , and networked with the pos . i also have entrepreneurial experience , starting and managing a consulting firm and two ngos . leading , coaching and motivating multi - cultural teams has enabled me to develop my leadership and people management skills .\n21 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees spanish green building sector : \u2022 spain developed a very important building sector during the past decades . at present , this industry is turning green green . \u2022 spain has rigorous regulations on the building sector concerning sustainable issues ( c\u00f3digo t\u00e9cnico de la edificaci\u00f3n , cte ) . \u2022 green \u2022 it has an increasing demand of green certifications such as leed and building breeam , and it has implemented its own certification standard under the green building council . it is called verde verde . asees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\nthis spring , a major event for solar cooling is going to take place in shanghai : from 23 to 27 march 2015 , the iea solar heating and cooling programme and the shanghai jiao tong university ( sjtu ) will jointly organise a solar cooling week in the city . the week is going to start off with two task meetings and end with the two - day solar cooling conference ( scc ) . the scc will take place for the very first time , be open to the public and include technical site visits on 26 march 2015 , as well as a full - day conference with plenary and parallel sessions on 27 march 2015 .\non march 23 to 27 , 2015 global solar cooling experts will meet in shanghai for solar cooling week . the week\u2019s agenda includes presentations of the final results of iea shc\u2019s solar cooling project , expert meetings of the two iea shc projects on solar cooling and heating , and the chinese solar cooling conference .\n4 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees china spain : spain : \u2022 high technology \u2022 high development of wind power , csp , cspv , bio - fuels and wave energy . \u2022 wide experience on integrating large amounts of renewable energies into the power grid ( even more than 60 % ) . \u2022 wide experience on desalination and waste water treatment plants . \u2022 mature green building sector . \u2022 great automotive sector turning into green . \u2022 mature market \u2022 low incentives \u2022 low investment capacityasees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\njordan\u2019s national collector industry has been benefitting from public - sector offers , as from the one in november 2013 , when jordanian collector manufacturer hanania solar systems won a tender to deliver and install more than 2 , 000 solar water heaters for low - income households . the project was funded with a budget of usd 1 . 8 million by the ministry of energy and mineral resources in cooperation with the jordan river foundation . this march , the collector manufacturer announced on its website that it installed 2 , 137 solar water heaters in the first quarter of 2014 . samer hanania , assistant general manager at hanania , confirmed that the expected produced collector area of his company would increase by 50 % this year and reach around 70 , 000 m\u00b2 , according the world map of solar thermal industry published annually in international magazine sun & wind energy .\nasees has been working in partnership with people and companies that have the capacity to contribute and sustainable development . these activities include among others : technology transfer , consulting and due diligence , public and institutional relations , representative offices , establishment of companies in china , market research , international working groups , consortiums of companies coordination , legal and administrative support , training course , conference and seminars , b2b transactions platform , representation in trade fairs and conference .\nan open source database to support investment in solar thermal technologies through improved transparency on costs and heat prices in buildings and industry .\nwhen being asked about their impression of uic and its students , mr . arana and mr . caballero said : \u201csurely , they are quite different than the students in spain . the environment is surrounded by trees and mountain here , and it is really cool . \u201d\n27 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees chinese power sector : twh 2011 % thermal 3 . 898 83 % 1 . 9 % nuclear 87 2 % thermal 14 . 0 % nuclear 15 . 6 % hydro power 663 14 % 82 . 6 % hydro wind power 73 2 % wind 1 . 6 % others ( re ) 1 0 % 0 , 03 % other re total 4 . 722 - conventional renewable renewable energy resources supplied only around 15 % of the power during 2011 in china . asees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\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 .\nbrazil\u00b4s solar thermal market grew by 20 % in 2012 and 2013 , and therefore has been attracting an increasing number of international suppliers . imports , mainly from china , have tripled since 2009 . according to online portal aliceweb , which includes the official foreign trade statistics for 2014 , brazil imported solar water heater equipment registered under code ncm 84191910 at a value of usd 4 . 6 million . the chart shows from where the equipment was imported .\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 .\nhover over the profile pic and click the following button to unfollow any account .\n9 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees spanish power sector sector : gwh 2011 % nuclear 57 . 670 20 % 7 , 491 4 , 640 2 , 029 2 % 2 % 1 % combined cycle 55 . 074 19 , 1 % 7 , 912 3 % nuclear coal 46 . 427 16 , 1 % combined cycle 57 , 670 wind power 42 . 060 14 , 6 % 31 , 646 20 % coal 11 % hydro power 32 . 806 11 , 4 % wind power others ( not re ) 31 . 646 11 , 0 % 32 , 806 hydro power 11 % others ( not re ) solar pv 7 . 912 2 , 7 % 55 , 074 19 % solar pv fuel / gas 7 . 491 2 , 6 % 42 , 060 15 % fuel / gas others ( re ) 4 . 640 1 , 6 % 46 , 427 others ( re ) 16 % csp 2 . 029 0 , 7 % csp total 287 . 755 - renewable energy resources supplied more than 31 % of the power in spain during 2011 . asees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\nthe rapid and intense development of china has entailed a significant ecological footprint . consequently , the environmental vector will gain importance in the planning and management of resources and natural environment . the urban population in china has grown from 20 % in 1980 to over 50 % in 2011 ; and it is expected that this migratory flow will [ \u2026 ]\nsolar cooling week will promote research and application of different solar cooling technologies ( solar thermal and the challenging pv driven systems ) . the week is divided into two parts :\nvol 5 _ 1 _ - cont . j . environ . sci . renewable energy penetration in nigeria : a study of the south - east zone uzoma , c . c . ; nnaji , c . e ; ibeto , c . n . ; okpara , c . g . ; nwoke , o . o . ; and obi , i . o .\non 26 june , the division of culture and creativity ( dcc ) held an advisory committee meeting to keep versed in the development of the division and also to . . .\non 28 june , uic\u2019s applied psychology programme ( apsy ) and statistics ( stat ) programme invited prof peter m . bentler to come to uic and organized a talk . . .\n26 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees chinese power sector : twh 2011 % thermal 3 . 898 83 % 1 . 9 % nuclear 87 2 % thermal 14 . 0 % nuclear 15 . 6 % hydro power 663 14 % 82 . 6 % hydro wind power 73 2 % wind 1 . 6 % others ( re ) 1 0 % 0 , 03 % other re total 4 . 722 - conventional renewableasees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\n8 . asees : the green bridge between china and spain introduction spain china about asees spanish power sector sector : gwh 2011 % nuclear 57 . 670 20 % 7 , 491 4 , 640 2 , 029 2 % 2 % 1 % combined cycle 55 . 074 19 , 1 % 7 , 912 3 % nuclear coal 46 . 427 16 , 1 % combined cycle 57 , 670 wind power 42 . 060 14 , 6 % 31 , 646 20 % coal 11 % hydro power 32 . 806 11 , 4 % wind power others ( not re ) 31 . 646 11 , 0 % 32 , 806 hydro power 11 % others ( not re ) solar pv 7 . 912 2 , 7 % 55 , 074 19 % solar pv fuel / gas 7 . 491 2 , 6 % 42 , 060 15 % fuel / gas others ( re ) 4 . 640 1 , 6 % 46 , 427 others ( re ) 16 % csp 2 . 029 0 , 7 % csp total 287 . 755 - asees asociaci\u00f3n sino - espa\u00f1ola por la energ\u00eda y la sostenibilidad urltoken\nheld each april and october , canton fair is china\u2019s largest trade fair with a complete product range of chinese commodities . it is divided into three phases , with the first phase focusing on machinery , electrical and electronic products , the second phase focusing on home and decoration , while [ . . . ]\nintellectual property its role in growth , productivity and jobs in the ( ict - b . . .\nwith over four years of country experience in china , having travelled frequently in asian developing countries , i have become familiar with its political , social and cultural context . i am passionate about developing sustainable projects in the region ; contributing to improving the livelihood of the people and enhancing my professional skills in this dynamic and fast paced environment .\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 .\nthis collaborative platform offers china the tools it needs to undertake urgent remodeling in its development strategy and to achieve a more sustainable future .\nchina is not only number one in installed solar thermal power worldwide , but it is also the country quickest to publish the results of current market statistics . hundreds of industry stakeholders met in the city of linyi , shandong province , on 18 and 19 december 2014 to discuss the currently difficult market situation for solar heating and cooling during the annual assembly of the chinese solar thermal industry federation ( cstif ) . according to the annual market statistics published by the sun\u00b4s vision from dezhou , shandong , newly installed collector area was down by 18 % , from 63 . 6 million m\u00b2 ( 44 . 5 gw th ) in 2013 to 52 . 4 million m\u00b2 ( 36 . 7 gw th ) in 2014 . hongzhi cheng , head of sun\u00b4s vision and vice president of cstif , expects market volume to drop only slightly in 2015 , down to 50 million m\u00b2 ( 35 gw th ) . this year\u2019s usd 300 million of export volume was the same as in 2013 .\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\nasees team attended the guangzhou international lighting exhibition 2013 ( gile 2013 ) , to check the latest developments in these technologies . this event , organized by guangzhou guangya messe frankfurt co ltd . , will take place at china import and export fair pazhou complex , guangzhou on june 9 [ . . . ]\nchange is coming to the world\u2019s solar thermal markets : single - family homes \u2013 currently the most important sales segment \u2013 are going to lose their significance in the future . most solar thermal manufacturers across the globe predict their sales to be dominated by other segments over the coming years . these are just some of the results from international survey isol navigator december 2014 , a study published by german agency solrico . 365 solar collector manufacturers and solar thermal system suppliers from all corners of the globe participated in the survey . the figures in brackets show the number of questionnaires which were included in calculating the regional averages .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nasees fomenta la cooperaci\u00f3n bilateral entre espa\u00f1a y china actuando como plataforma de intercambio tecnol\u00f3gico en el campo de las energ\u00edas renovables y promoviendo la creaci\u00f3n de alianzas estrat\u00e9gicas .\nwp cumulus flash tag cloud by roy tanck requires flash player 9 or better .\nspecifically , china guodian corporation stands with the top position with 4 . 9 percent market share ,\n\u00a91995 - 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", "topic": 32}], "title": "jerry speyer", "paragraphs": ["leaders interview with jerry i . speyer , chairman and co - chief executive officer , tishman speyer\nan interview with jerry i . speyer , chairman and co - chief executive officer , tishman speyer\ncolumbia business school \u00bb about us \u00bb board of overseers \u00bb jerry i . speyer\nreal estate baron jerry speyer developed landmarks like rockefeller center and the chrysler building in manhattan .\nclick here to download a pdf of an interview with jerry i . speyer , chairman and co - chief executive officer , tishman speyer\nhenry kravis is a founding partner of the leveraged buyout firm kohlberg kravis roberts ; jerry speyer is president and ceo of tishman speyer properties .\njerry is the chairman of tishman speyer and his son rob is ceo . until 2015 , they held co - ceo titles .\nthe president : he didn\u2019t have to say his name . he was ready to say his name \u2014 we know . jerry speyer , everybody .\nthe mansion will be the home of jerry i . speyer , president of tishman speyer properties and past chairman of the real estate board of new york . mr . speyer declined to talk about the mansion ' s design - - or anything else .\npaul tishman ( uncle ) john l . tishman ( cousin ) jerry speyer ( son - in - law ) alan v . tishman ( brother )\nmy friendship with our college roommate , jerry speyer , has also been central to my life \u2014and especially deep . jerry was there for me during my campaign to recover my life without eyesight . that campaign continues , and jerry is still with me , as he has always been \u2014 to this very moment . in 2008 , jerry delivered a commencement address at columbia ' s business school talking about a critical and memorable moment for the three of us after i returned to columbia , newly blinded .\nhe hired her at tishman speyer in 1984 . they became romantically involved years later , after speyer split from his first wife , lynne , in 1987 . speyer and farley married in 1991 .\nevery few years the new york cultural world produces a power couple of the moment . by any measure this particular moment belongs to jerry i . speyer and katherine g . farley .\nms . farley went to mr . speyer , and mr . speyer found the tenant other quarters for the run of the performance .\ni congratulate jerry speyer on his new leadership position ,\nresponded mr . menschel .\njerry is an outstanding example of a highly intelligent , extremely successful individual who uses his significant abilities to give back . more importantly , jerry is steadfastly committed to the museum ' s mission . he is an enthusiastic collector of contemporary and modern art , and will continue to share his special knowledge and enthusiasm with moma as it moves forward .\nhe said no , in part because mr . speyer and ms . farley , a senior managing director at tishman speyer , so often say yes .\nkatherine farley , just named chairwoman of lincoln center , is the wife of jerry speyer , chairman of moma . how much philanthropy can one couple handle\u2014even with a net worth of $ 1 . 5 billion ?\nbecause there were no models for the type of institution we envisioned , we had to build one . henry kravis , chairman of the board , jerry speyer , vice president , the new york city investment fund 2 .\njerry speyer the lifeblood , the heart , of the fund is its network of investors , board members , and volunteers , including their connections . let\u2019s see how it works at a june 12 , 2001 reception in midtown manhattan .\nmr . speyer is chairman of tishman speyer . he is one of the two founding partners of the company , formed in 1978 . he remains involved in the company enterprise .\nmr . speyer formed tishman speyer properties in 1978 . from 1966 to 1978 , he served as senior vice president and director of tishman realty & construction co . , inc . mr . speyer began his career in 1964 as assistant to the vice president of madison square garden .\nwhat a tuesday for jerry speyer ! first , his firm partners with lehman brothers to buy apartment behemoth archstone - smith in a historic deal worth $ 22 . 2 billion . then , the board of trustees of the museum of modern art elects him its chairman . effective july 1 , mr . speyer will take over from outgoing chairman robert menschel .\nspeyer is chairman of the museum of modern art and vice chairman of new york presbyterian hospital .\nnew york \u2013 the board of governors of the federal reserve system designated jerry i . speyer chairman of the board of directors of the federal reserve bank of new york for 2007 . he was also reappointed a class c director for this period . mr . speyer , who is president and chief executive officer of tishman speyer , has served as a class c director and deputy chairman since january 2004 . he joined the board as a class b director in 2001 .\nthe couple met at tishman speyer , where ms . farley was hired in 1984 . they began dating in 1988 , a year after the divorce of mr . speyer and lynne tishman , whose great - grandfather julius tishman founded the realty and construction company that became tishman speyer . mr . speyer and ms . farley were married in 1991 . they have a daughter ; he has three children from his previous marriage .\n( fortune magazine ) - - social humiliation loomed . it was just moments before the dinner was to begin , and a senior executive at real estate firm tishman speyer realized that he had no idea which titles to use to properly introduce his guests , a group of american diplomats . flummoxed , he called carole karpel , executive assistant to jerry speyer , tishman ' s chairman and co - ceo .\nwhen power brokers like donald trump and george steinbrenner met on a panel that developed plans to build a domed stadium in new york , the real estate developer jerry i . speyer was all but overshadowed . but he was quietly building his own empire . although the stadium plan ultimately failed , mr . speyer made the most of the effort : he bought the midtown tower where the panel held its meetings .\nsanford greenberg , a washington businessman who roomed with mr . speyer at columbia , recalls :\njerry always had a sense of perspective . he had visions , goals and he lacked cynicism .\nthe two had a third roommate , the musician art garfunkel , and all three remain close today .\njerry speyer , president & ceo of tishman speyer properties , has been as a member of the moma board of trustees since 1982 . he becomes chairman after serving as vice chairman since 1996 . he was integral to the new building project and instrumental in the museum\u2019s sale of the west end properties . in addition to acting as a member of the executive committee and chairing the fund for the 21 st century and the development committee , mr . speyer has been a member of the nominating committee , finance committee , ad hoc committee on government relations , committee on painting and sculpture , new building committee , and library council . mr . speyer has been listed since 2004 in\ngov . george e . pataki last month asked mr . speyer , the president and chief executive of tishman speyer properties , to raise $ 600 million for a memorial , museum and performing arts center at the world trade center site .\nthe exhibition is made possible by the andy warhol foundation for the visual arts , the horace w . goldsmith foundation , moma\u2019s wallis annenberg fund for innovation in contemporary art through the annenberg foundation , the julia stoschek foundation , jerry i . speyer and katherine g . farley , the jacques and natasha gelman trust , and the moma ps1 board of directors .\n\u201cthe board of trustees looks forward with great anticipation to working under the leadership of jerry speyer , \u201d ms . kravis said . \u201cjerry has long been a committed , trusted , and valuable member of moma\u2019s board , and we fully appreciate the additional commitment he exhibits in taking on this new role . at the same time , we honor bob menschel , who has been an exemplary chairman . we are extremely pleased that bob remains with us as chairman emeritus and look forward to many more years of working closely with him . we also welcome leon black as a vice chairman . \u201d\nspeyer and his wife , katherine , were ranked one among the\ntop 200 art collectors\nby artnews from 2012 to 2015 .\nreal estate sources , who were skittish about discussing anything about the project or their dealings with mr . speyer , say mr . speyer had spent at least three years looking at a number of large co - op and condominium apartments as well as several wide townhouses .\njerry speyer is one of the two founding partners of tishman speyer . he is also chairman of the museum of modern art and vice chair of new york - presbyterian hospital . he is the former chairman of the board of directors of the federal reserve bank of new york ; chairman emeritus of columbia university ; chairman emeritus of the real estate board of new york ; chair emeritus of the partnership for new york city ; and past president of the board of trustees of the dalton school . speyer\u2019s other board affiliations include yankee global enterprises , the economic club of new york , and the asia society . he is a member of the council on foreign relations and the business roundtable . speyer graduated from columbia college in 1962 and columbia university graduate school of business in 1964\ntishman speyer has developed over 152 million square feet , including skyscrapers in new york , chicago , berlin , london , frankfurt and paris .\nthat is not to say that mr . speyer and ms . farley hesitate to deploy their connections and expertise on behalf of their cultural interests .\nglenn d . lowry , moma director , commented :\nthe museum of modern art\u2019s trustees are among the most dedicated in the world , and we have been fortunate to have had so many remarkable chairmen guide the museum , including , most recently , bob menschel who has done an outstanding job in overseeing the museum\u2019s transition into its new space . jerry speyer continues this tradition with his love of contemporary art and his understanding of the museum gained over 25 years as trustee . as one of new york city\u2019s foremost civic leaders , jerry brings an extraordinary range of talent to the job and we all look forward to working with him in the coming years . \u201d\nsome people say that mr . speyer comes closest to being his generation ' s david rockefeller . the two men have been friends since 1982 , when mr . speyer joined the board of the modern , where mr . rockefeller is chairman . they are now partners in the ownership of rockefeller center .\nsanford d . greenberg : i could tell you that i lost my eyesight while pitching in a baseball game . or when boarding a subway car . or while speaking on behalf of the presidential campaign of the young john kennedy . or while eating pizza with my roommates , art garfunkel and jerry speyer . or during a final exam . i could say any of that . yet none of that would matter .\n' ' speyer called me up and said , ' if we guarantee you $ 5 . 5 million , will you give us an exclusive for 60 days ? ' ' ' mr . bernhard recalled . ' ' he did , and he now manages the building . another bidder was very irritated with me . but jerry took an aggressive point of view , and nobody else came forward with anything like that . ' '\ntishman speyer is committed to fostering a workplace that respects and values diversity , for we know that our long - term growth and impact depend on it .\nspeyer started the firm with his late father - in - law , robert tishman , in 1978 . the marriage ended in divorce , but the company survived .\nthe most exclusive of these clubs was clearly the modern , which speyer was invited to join in 1982 . the rockefellers had been co - founders of the museum , and david rockefeller remained a major force in its affairs when speyer joined . the board had always been open to jews , but not to real - estate men . speyer was , however , the right kind of real - estate man . and he was eager to be of service . soon after speyer joined the board , rockefeller recalls , ' ' he asked if we could have lunch , and he made it clear that he wanted to be in the inner circle of the museum . ' ' rockefeller , of course , had been born into the inner circle ; speyer was willing to make the effort needed to get there .\ntoday tishman speyer owns or manages 25 million square feet of office space on three continents , a portfolio that in manhattan includes rockefeller center , the chrysler building and the lipstick building . after selling heavily in the last two years , mr . speyer became a buyer early this year , adding $ 1 billion in properties .\nand mr . speyer has begun building an upper east side home at a cost of about $ 10 million , one of the few mansions built in decades in new york city . it is an uncharacteristic case of conspicuous consumption , given his low - key reputation .\nwith jerry , there ' s not a long limo and there are no fancy parties ,\nsaid steve spinola , chairman of the real estate board of new york .\nwhile many of nyc\u2019s billionaires made their fortunes in finance and media , 11 of them built \u2014 or inherited \u2014 real estate empires , including stephen ross , richard lefrak , donald trump , jerry speyer , leonard stern , sheldon solow , john catsimatidis , jeff sutton , mortimer zuckerman , david walentas , alexander rovt and leon charney ( who died last month ) . while their commercial holdings are well documented , their personal residences are less so .\nall the circles of mr . speyer ' s life connected in 1997 , when he was one of the finalists in the hotly contested bidding for the chrysler building .\nover a series of interviews , mr . speyer is charming , yet guarded . when he is prodded to talk about himself , he smiles , but speaks through clenched teeth .\nit ' s not in either my personal or business interest to be a highly visible person ,\nhe explained . he seems to long to be thought of as a regular guy .\ni eat tuna fish everyday for lunch ,\nhe said .\nthat ' s all i ever have .\n( it ' s true . but it ' s often of the $ 30 variety at the four seasons . ) his late father , a shoe manufacturer who fled nazi germany and immigrated to the united states , moved his family from milwaukee to new york city when jerry was 3 months old . so successful was the elder mr . speyer at investing the profits from his businesses , he never worked a day after the age of 52 .\nhe was a great trader ,\njerry speyer said , shaking his head and grinning in awe of his father ' s achievements .\n\u2014in elections held yesterday by the board of trustees of the museum of modern art , jerry i . speyer was elected as chairman , succeeding robert b . menschel . leon black was elected a vice chairman , joining sid r . bass , kathleen fuld , and mimi haas in that capacity . donald b . marron becomes president emeritus . marie - jos\u00e9e kravis , elected president in june 2005 , remains in office . the elections are effective july 1 , 2007 .\nmr . speyer : mr . president , you\u2019re doing a great job , and we\u2019re all really grateful to you for the sacrifices you\u2019re making . hope you heard that .\nbut few think of jerry speyer as cheap or tasteless . he has spent more than 30 years and millions of dollars satisfying his penchant for contemporary art . the reception areas of many of his buildings are filled with the work of his favorites , like frank stella , julian schnabel and eric fischl . he is a board member of the museum of modern art and the hirshhorn museum . his new mansion , people familiar with the plans say , is being designed around his art collection .\nfour years ago , mr . speyer married katherine g . farley , whom he hired in 1984 to oversee international development at the company . the couple have a 3 - year - old daughter , laura . one of mr . speyer ' s three adult children , valerie , works at tishman speyer . his son , robert , is a reporter at the daily news . ( the developer says he gives no news tips to his son . ) a younger daughter , holly , works in production for the television show\ncentral park west .\nin conversation , speyer often told me how he preferred to ' ' fly beneath the radar . ' ' and yet he agreed not only to talk to me but also to let me watch as he met with his own executives , other developers , major tenants and officials at the modern . he even tried to get me into a private meeting at gracie mansion . when i asked , speyer couldn ' t say why he had so opened himself up for scrutiny . perhaps he is something of a mystery even to himself . burt lehman , a corporate lawyer and a friend of speyer ' s since college , observes that ' ' jerry loves the image of being a very important man in new york without necessarily cultivating that the way a donald trump does . ' ' there is a kind of exalted standing that comes of not being seen to seek any standing at all .\ntennery , amy .\ntishman speyer co - founder robert tishman dies at 94\n, the real deal ( magazine ) , october 12 , 2010 . accessed october 13 , 2010 .\nthe tishman speyer co - founder spent an estimated $ 10 million to build this 7 , 900 - square - foot limestone mansion . speyer reportedly paid $ 3 million in 1997 for adjoining victorian brownstones at 174 and 176 east 72nd , which he later demolished to make way for the three - story house , which includes five fireplaces , a basement swimming pool and two gardens .\nmr . speyer , meanwhile , has positioned himself above the rough and tumble of the real estate world , a role that has at times put him at odds with his real estate brethren .\nwhile the real estate board of new york actively opposed mayor michael r . bloomberg ' s property tax increase last year , for example , mr . speyer and the partnership for new york city supported it . today mr . speyer and the partnership favor mr . bloomberg ' s plan to give middle - class homeowners a $ 400 tax rebate , while the real estate board opposes it .\nyou can learn a good deal about jerry speyer from watching him eat . one morning in september , i joined him for breakfast at the carlyle hotel , where he had agreed to meet with p . c . chatterjee , who runs a global - investment company . speyer occupied the restaurant ' s seat of honor , on a flowered circular banquette beneath a magnificent urn brimming with white lilies and pear leaves . he and chatterjee exchanged global - economy chitchat - - the millennium bug , the euro conversion , the ' ' software gap . ' ' speyer ordered one of those bizarre breakfasts consumed almost only by powerful middle - aged men : an egg - white omelet , very well done , with seven - grain toast . as chatterjee tried unsuccessfully to interest him in a real - estate joint venture - - too small , too much risk for the profit - - speyer lapsed into one of his disconcerting silences . he began to consume his meal with comical fastidiousness , cutting the omelet into identical rectangles and pushing each one in turn against the edge of his toast until it rested on the center of his fork . it was a performance that seem designed either to rein in a large appetite or to impose a kind of transcendent tidiness on the act of eating . not coincidentally , speyer ' s princely demeanor had the effect of unsettling chatterjee .\nmr . speyer is chairman of tishman speyer . he is one of the two founding partners of the company , which was formed in 1978 . mr . speyer is chairman of the museum of modern art . he is vice chair of new york presbyterian hospital . he is the former chairman of the board of directors , the federal reserve bank of new york ; chairman emeritus of columbia university ; chairman emeritus of the real estate board of new york ; chair emeritus partnership for new york city ; and past president of the board of trustees of the dalton school . mr . speyer\u2019s other board affiliations include yankee global enterprises , the economic club of new york , the municipal art society of new york , columbia business school board of overseers , the asia society and national september 11 memorial & museum . he is a member of the council on foreign relations and the business roundtable . mr . speyer graduated from columbia college and received an m . b . a . from columbia university graduate school of business .\n' ' jerry draws the hardest line i ' ve ever seen between his business interests and his philanthropic interests , ' ' she said . he refused , for example , to help the partnership lobby governor pataki on behalf of a proposal by goldman sachs to build a new headquarters in lower manhattan , because he was involved in goldman ' s project .\nwhat mr . trump was to the flamboyant 80 ' s , mr . speyer is becoming to the more reserved 90 ' s . instead of being a celebrated master of the real estate universe , mr . speyer is more like the forrest gump of new york developers , landing in the right place at the right time and remaining unscathed as he ambles his way to the top of an industry littered with carcasses .\nspeyer always met me in the conference room rather than in his adjoining office . one morning , i persuaded speyer ' s longtime assistant , carol karpel , to let me see the office . speyer ' s desk was littered with toy trucks and taxis and all sorts of bric - a - brac . there was a relaxed and cluttered feel to the place that was almost the reverse of the austerely tasteful decor of the conference room - - the cozy private space of a man who arranges his public space with great care . speyer came in and quickly led me back outside . about half an hour later , while we were talking about something else , he blurted out : ' ' i was really shocked when i walked into the room and you were there in my office . i never meet people outside the company in my office . ' '\nms . farley and mr . speyer were on opposite sides of the table . they are close friends of sanford i . weill , the chairman of carnegie hall and of citigroup , and his wife , joan . mr . speyer is on carnegie hall ' s board with mr . weill , and the two men and their companies have done business together . ms . farley is on the ailey board with ms . weill .\nspeyer and his first wife separated in 1987 . that should have marked the end of tishman speyer , but the business relationship was , by all accounts , undisturbed . ' ' it was about the most decent divorce i ' ve ever heard of , ' ' bob tishman says . ' ' there was no reason in the world to destroy what we built up over 20 - something years . ' ' in fact , tishman still has an emeritus role at the firm . speyer , meanwhile , married katherine in 1991 . in addition to three children from his first marriage , he has a 6 - year - old daughter from his second .\nat tishman speyer , we cultivate a merit - based workplace where we reward our employees based on their ability to produce results . we also promote from within whenever possible , knowing that our future leaders emerge as their skills and experiences multiply . tishman speyer\u2019s compensation structure is competitive within the industry and includes base salary , bonuses and long - term incentives\u2014components that are all designed to reinforce and reward our global performance and culture of teamwork .\nusing a combination of social connections and aggressive bargaining , mr . speyer outmaneuvered the other bidders with a phone call to the chairman of cooper union , robert a . bernhard . mr . bernhard , a friend of the tishman family , said he and mr . speyer had known each other for years . they were both members of the century country club in purchase , n . y . , and shared an interest in the arts .\ntishman speyer strives to give our employees exciting challenges that not only broaden their skill sets , but enhance career satisfaction . many of our executives have moved into different parts of the company and to offices around the world .\nof course , there are financial advantages to owning a mansion rather than just renting one , although mr . speyer might have trouble getting his $ 10 million back if he decides , someday , that he wants something cozier .\n' ' clearly he has a wealth of contacts and experience that is invaluable when you ' re doing a big building project , ' ' said glenn d . lowry , the museum ' s director . ' ' the museum of modern art has no clout in the construction world , has no connection to city planners . having someone like jerry on the board makes all the difference . ' '\nkind of interests , passion and hobbies : art description : speyer has a collection of artwork displayed at his various properties . it includes artwork by his favorite artists , jeff koons and frank stella . especially interested in contemporary art .\nthe partnership between the two men has endured , even outlasting the speyers ' s marriage , which ended after 24 years and three children . although he said he still has a good relationship with his ex - wife , mr . speyer refused to talk about their life together . lynne tishman speyer , a social worker who lives in a contemporary upper east side town house the couple built in the 80 ' s , did not respond to messages seeking comment .\nbut mr . halstead said that getting his money back is probably\na distant second in consideration .\nhe said mr . speyer does not care about the cost of the house ,\nand he probably shouldn ' t .\nkathryn s . wylde , president of the partnership for new york city , a civic - business organization founded in the 1970 ' s by david rockefeller , said that mr . speyer was scrupulous about separating the various facets of his life .\nwhen the museum of modern art wanted to buy the dorset hotel on 53rd street as part of its expansion , mr . speyer used his relationship with the owners to persuade them to sell the building for $ 50 million rather than $ 75 million .\nmr . speyer : i think from new york\u2019s point of view we send a lot of money into the economy . as a number of people have said , it\u2019s over a trillion dollars . we\u2019re worried we\u2019re going to have a problem with congress .\nbut she praised mr . speyer for not building as high as he might have . zoning regulations would have allowed him to go up at least 12 stories , and instead of building 7 , 900 square feet he could have built 34 , 055 , according to the city building applications . mrs . millard said she has not seen a design for what is to be built , but said that if mr . speyer\ndoes something modern with taste , we can ' t be against it .\ntaste , like beauty , may be in the eye of the beholder , but mr . speyer could make a legitimate claim to having it . he is a member of the board of the museum of modern art and a collector of abstract art .\nin recent years , mr . speyer has triumphed in his timing of the real estate market . as prices tumbled during the late 80 ' s , he scaled back domestic operations , refinanced debt , and went into europe , where most other developers feared that smaller markets would mean weak demand . however , tishman speyer ' s success with major projects in frankfurt and berlin burnished his professional reputation and positioned him to resurge in the united states and pursue distressed properties like rockefeller center and the world financial center .\nas the fund\u2019s network has expanded and developed , it is little wonder that henry kravis and jerry speyer emphasize that the network of business leaders and industry experts , entrepreneurs , and venture capitalists is the fund\u2019s \u201creal success - and its legacy to the city . \u201d 10 . of course , the extraordinary capacity of this network has to be put to use - and figuring out how to do this involves making investments that generate benefits for a place - for new york city - not just for a business . this means learning to invest in ways that create social outcomes - job generation , neighborhood redevelopment , environmental improvement , and essential , missing services provisions - not just financial outcomes captured by business .\nand because amec construction management , the company responsible for the museum ' s $ 858 million renovation , recently said that it would go out of business in two to three years , mr . speyer ' s team has enhanced its oversight of the project .\njerry , i think , has been very good at predicting where the market is ,\nsaid mr . spinola of the real estate board .\nhe ' s very shrewd and smart in understanding the true value of projects . so i think his looking at some of these deals in new york is an indication that those properties have significant untapped value and this may be the time to step in and take advantage of that value .\nmr . speyer ' s other board affiliations include yankee global enterprises , columbia business school board of overseers , the national september 11 memorial & museum , the national committee on united states - china relations and the kennedy center corporate fund board . he is a trustee of the st\u00e3\u00a4del museum in frankfurt and a member of the council on foreign relations , the business roundtable and the american academy of arts and sciences . mr . speyer holds a ba from columbia college and an mba from columbia university graduate school of business .\npresident of the speyer family foundation . in 2013 , the foundation had assets exceeding $ 900 , 000 and donated more than $ 5 million ; gives primarily to arts and culture , civil and human rights , education , health , social and human services , and jewish organizations . recipients include : museum of modern art , newyork - presbyterian fund , lincoln center for the performing arts , the dalton school and central synagogue . speyer has had a major presence on some of the most significant nonprofit boards in new york .\nin major markets across the globe , tishman speyer\u2019s portfolio of landmark properties is second to none . but it\u2019s our people who enable our success . regardless of title or job description , our employees use their drive , intelligence and creativity to achieve excellence every day .\namong his many professional and civic associations , mr . speyer is vice chairman of the museum of modern art , the rand corporation and the new york presbyterian hospital , and his board affiliations include yankeenets and the new york presbyterian foundation , inc . he is also a member of the council on foreign relations . mr . speyer has been chairman of the new york city partnership , columbia university and the real estate board of new york , and has also served as president of the board of trustees of the dalton school .\nit was in this family - - about as blue - blooded as they come in the real estate business - - that mr . speyer discovered the value of quiet observation and letting results do the talking .\none of the greatest listeners i know is bob tishman ,\nmr . speyer said .\nthat has probably had the greatest impact on my life than any other thing .\nin an interview , robert tishman , who at age 79 is no longer involved in the company ' s day - to - day activity , called mr . speyer\na very smart man\nwho has\nstayed out of the public eye for the same reason that i did when i ran the company . i don ' t believe that this sort of company should be personalized .\nseveral friends of speyer ' s suggested that he looked to rockefeller as a kind of exemplar - - a distant , glittering polestar of quiet power and public regard . when i asked speyer what he thought of rockefeller , he fell to musing , and finally said , in his softest and most silken tones , ' ' he ' s one of the most thoughtful people i ' ve ever met in my life . ' ' he thought some more . ' ' and modest , ' ' he added , ' ' extraordinarily modest . ' ' one can imagine speyer wanting to have those very words carved on his tombstone . i asked if his friendship with rockefeller included a feeling of emulation . now there was a very , very long pause . at last , looking somewhere over my shoulder , halting to reflect every few words , speyer said : ' ' i would say that david is probably an absolutely unique person in this century . it would be pretty presumptuous for me to think of him as a role model . it would be absurd . ' '\nspeyer graduated from columbia university in 1964 and started his career in the same year as an assistant to the vice president of madison square garden . later worked for a company that built middle - income housing in new york . in 1966 , he joined his father - in - law robert tishman ' s company tishman realty & construction , where he served as senior vice president . in 1978 , he and robert tishman liquidated tishman realty & construction and founded tishman speyer properties , a real estate company , which is presently known as . . .\nover the past several months , i spent a good deal of time sitting at speyer ' s conference table while he considered deals and met with industry figures . the table itself was a beautiful slab of blond , burled wood with slender drawers for yellow pads and pencils and a little square of black marble in the center where an extra pair of speyer ' s glasses always rested . a maid in a light blue uniform with an apron would come in with a glass of cold water or diet coke on a silver tray . it was all quite immaculate .\nbut there is no sign that the abandonment of the merger eroded the couple ' s standing , a tribute to mr . speyer and ms . farley ' s tireless work for various groups and perhaps to the healing power of money , which in their case comes from real estate .\nsarah arison sid r . bass lawrence b . benenson leon d . black david booth clarissa alcock bronfman patricia phelps de cisneros steven cohen edith cooper paula crown david dechman anne dias griffin glenn dubin joel s . ehrenkranz john elkann laurence fink glenn fuhrman kathleen fuld howard gardner agnes gund mimi haas marlene hess ronnie heyman ac hudgins barbara jakobson werner h . kramarsky jill kraus marie - jos\u00e9e kravis ronald s . lauder michael lynne donald b . marron robert b . menschel khalil gibran muhammad philip s . niarchos james g . niven peter norton daniel s . och maja oeri michael s . ovitz emily rauh pulitzer sharon percy rockefeller richard e . salomon anna marie shapiro anna deavere smith jerry i . speyer ricardo steinbruch jon stryker daniel sundheim tony tamer steven tananbaum alice m . tisch edgar wachenheim iii gary winnick\ntishman died at the age of 94 on october 11 , 2010 , at his home in manhattan . he is survived by his two daughters , lynne speyer and nancy gonchar , six grandchildren and 12 great - grandchildren . [ 3 ] his wife phyllis gordon had died in july 1985 . [ 8 ]\nseveral agents said that mr . speyer ' s decision may have been influenced by the fact that 72d street , unlike much of the most desirable part of the upper east side , is not in a historic district , where his plans would have have had to pass review by the landmarks preservation commission .\nmr . speyer : well , that , too . that , too . but we\u2019re worried about various programs that help the city . the city is doing fine right now \u2014 even the yankees are doing fine . but what we\u2019re really concerned about is the future . do you have any advice for us ?\naccording to blueprints filed with the city , mr . speyer ' s house will be a cream - colored , mondrian - like assemblage of limestone , bead - blasted textured glass and metal panels . the door will be simple and flush - mounted at street level . ornaments will be kept to a minimum .\none afternoon , we went into the lobby of 50 rockefeller center ; in an area where two stores once stood there was now a marble wall pierced by a frosted - glass rectangle . the glass has been carved with arcing motifs that evoke the art deco vocabulary of the surrounding architecture . as we stood there , speyer asked me proudly , ' ' if you had never been here before , would you be able to tell that the lobby was redone ? ' ' you would not , i thought . it was , like speyer himself , a study in the artful and intricate superimposition of the new upon the old .\nin the fall of 2002 , for example , they were co - chairmen for the opening gala at carnegie hall . after a reception and chicago symphony orchestra concert of ravel and bizet , mr . speyer and ms . farley presided over a dinner for 850 at the waldorf - astoria that raised $ 2 million .\nonly a handful of contemporary new houses have been built on the upper east side in the last decade , according to mr . halstead and other real estate agents . one of them , a limestone and glass house at 209 east 71st street between second and third avenues , was owned by mr . speyer himself .\nreal estate agents said mr . speyer was know to be very particular ; he wanted large rooms in a specific layout , so he decided to build . to a few real estate agents , his choice of east 72d , and not a quiet side street , was somewhat surprising because of his penchant for privacy .\n\u2026 is helped by his \u2026 with carnegie hall , where speyer sat on the executive committee . ( they may have had help from sanford weill , carnegie\u2019s chairman , and his wife , joan , who\u2019s on the alvin ailey board with farley . ) the deal broke down over the allocation of performance time for the orchestra .\nhis personal profile is also on the rise . yesterday , mr . speyer ( pronounced spy - er ) presided over his first meeting as chairman of the trustees of columbia university , his alma mater . he has also served as an adviser to political leaders , including mayor rudolph w . giuliani and mario m . cuomo .\nthis is the sort of ubiquitous do - gooding that gets noticed in new york , where social , business and philanthropic interests merge in a swirl of boardroom dramas , benefit dinners and opening night galas . mr . speyer , 63 , and ms . farley , 54 , say they do not seek the attention ; they declined to be interviewed for this article . but they have become bona fide new york royalty . ' ' jerry and his wife play a very important role that bridges the business and cultural communities in the city , ' ' said the financier felix g . rohatyn , who together with his wife , elizabeth , played that role in the 1970 ' s and 80 ' s . ' ' the city has to continue as a cultural , media and financial capital of the world . to do that you need people who can straddle a couple if not more of these constituencies . ' '\nspeyer seems not altogether easy with himself , as perhaps befits a person who has crossed from another world . his mother is swiss , and his father comes from one of the old jewish families of frankfurt ; his father fled germany in 1939 . speyer grew up in a cultivated and proper german - jewish household on riverside drive . at columbia university , he majored in german literature and joined zeta beta thau , the right jewish fraternity . speyer was one of those people who were solid , and even solemn , at an age when others are still flailing and unsure of themselves . according to burt lehman , who was a frat brother : ' ' even at z . b . t . , he stood out from the rest of us . he wore a jacket and tie - - most of us hadn ' t worn a jacket and tie since our bar mitzvahs . ' ' after graduation , he chucked literature and enrolled at columbia business school . and he abandoned merchant banking for real estate .\nms . farley finds socializing much easier than does mr . speyer , who has told friends that he ' ' doesn ' t do warm and cuddly well . ' ' he resists being honored at dinners , but together the couple are frequently hosts or chairmen of the fund - raising galas that define a certain stratum of new york society .\nin addition to his affiliation with moma , mr . speyer serves on the boards of a number of other organizations , including carnegie hall , new york - presbyterian hospital , the partnership for new york city , rand corporation , urban land institute , columbia university , the new york city investment fund , and survivors of the shoah visual history foundation .\nhow he got the top job as a trustee , speyer helped moma buy the dorset hotel site in 1996 for its subsequent expansion . ( his deal - making shaved $ 25 million off the price . ) then he persuaded the giuliani administration to contribute $ 65 million ( of the $ 858 million total ) . he became chairman in 2007 .\nbut there is a widening base of wealth and power . tishman speyer properties , where mr . speyer is president and chief executive officer , is the largest owner of office space in new york city , according to the real estate board . with his former father - in - law , robert v . tishman , he has built a portfolio of properties worth an estimated $ 5 billion , stretching across the united states and europe . the closely held 17 - year - old company manages more than 15 million square feet of real estate and has developed landmarks like the equitable center in new york , the nbc tower in chicago and continental europe ' s tallest building , the messeturm in frankfurt .\nmr . speyer may not succeed in his pursuit of rockefeller center or the portfolio of buildings that includes the world financial center . both deals are facing competitive bids from other investor groups .\ni ' m hopeful they will come through ,\nhe said friday afternoon .\nif not , we ' ll look for the next best deal .\nmr . speyer ' s soon - to - be - neighbors were saddened when the two brownstones were torn down , according to ann millard , who is president of the friends of the upper east side and who lives around the corner on 71st street .\nthose two wonderful old houses fit in with the whole streetscape ,\nshe said wistfully .\nits goal :\nto establish a bond of cooperation and friendship among secretaries to leaders\n- - and , by leveraging this network , help both them and their bosses do a better job .\nwhen i find it hard to track someone down ,\nsays speyer ,\ni can always rely on carole and her seraphic society pals .\nof course , this whole dialectic of constancy and change is a terribly delicate thing : rigor mortis lies on one side and vulgarity on the other . speyer knows exactly what the world will say if he isn ' t careful . ' ' there ' s a culture in each of these buildings that ' s really important to respect , ' ' he said , lest i miss the point . yes , some of the shoe - repair guys would have to go , but he would find a new spot for the hallowed , dingy barbershop - to - the - schlockenheimer - stars . ' ' we ' re staying absolutely away from anything that ' s faddish , ' ' speyer said . there will be no theme restaurants .\n\u201cmoma is one of the world\u2019s great cultural institutions with one of the world\u2019s premier boards and museum leadership , \u201d mr . speyer said . \u201cit is my distinct pleasure to work with such a talented and highly qualified group . i salute bob menschel for the high bar he has set and follow him in the position of chairman with all the respect he has earned . \u201d\nrecent news reports that revealed details of the extravagant contemporary design , and the location of the new mansion he is building , left mr . speyer feeling hurt , he said . he expressed fear that the publicity jeopardized his family ' s safety , and\nmade me sound like some nouveau riche guy - - something i ' ve never wanted to be seen as .\nnow , i\u2019ve always liked it because it gave people that could go through that process an advantage , like jerry , but it gave us an advantage if you could get through the process . but getting a building approved in new york is a horrible , horrible thing . and that\u2019s nothing compared to when you get into the highways and the dams \u2014 they don\u2019t even talk about dams anymore . hydropower is a great , great , form of power \u2014 we don\u2019t even talk about it , because to get the environmental permits are virtually impossible . it\u2019s one of the best things you can do \u2014 hydro . but we don\u2019t talk about it anymore .\nspeyer himself is a pudgy fellow with a boxer ' s jutting chin and flattened planes ; he has a way of talking out of the side of his mouth that is almost endearing in a man so self - consciously respectable . with his employees , he was casual and often jovial . nevertheless , he had a few highly effective mechanisms of control . sometimes he went so long without speaking as to completely unnerve the person across the table . complicated crosscurrents were at play beneath speyer ' s smooth surface : he invariably wore a dark tie and a white shirt , though underneath the starched cuff he sported a mickey mouse watch - - a kind of secret sign that he held himself ever so slightly apart from the corporate conventions that he otherwise scrupulously observed .\ntransfer records show that mr . speyer bought the two brownstones , at 174 and 176 east 72d , in march 1994 for just over $ 3 million . the seller was dr . thomas rees , a plastic surgeon who had lived in one of the houses , rented out the other and used the combined ground floors as professional space . the five - story buildings were demolished last july .\nthe couple ' s home on the upper east side , built in 1995 on the site of two razed town houses , has a vast collection of contemporary art . visitors are given a catalog of what is on the walls . mr . speyer bought his first piece of art 40 years ago and has not sold a single item since . his favorite artists include frank stella and jeff koons .\nmr . speyer , chairman emeritus of columbia university , is already leading a campaign to raise $ 1 billion for new york - presbyterian hospital . ms . farley is involved in the $ 325 million reconstruction of west 65th street and alice tully hall at lincoln center , where she is on the executive committee . she is also on the boards of lincoln center theater and alvin ailey american dance theater ."]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "sandbag ( non - profit organisation )", "paragraphs": ["rome2rio makes travelling from london luton airport ( ltn ) to sandbag ( non - profit organisation ) easy .\ngps coordinates of sandbag ( non - profit organisation ) , united kingdom . latitude : 51 . 5207 longitude : - 0 . 0984\nthe quickest way to get from london luton airport ( ltn ) to sandbag ( non - profit organisation ) is by train which takes 42 min .\nthe distance between london luton airport ( ltn ) and sandbag ( non - profit organisation ) is 44 km . the road distance is 57 km .\nthe cheapest way to get from london luton airport ( ltn ) to sandbag ( non - profit organisation ) is by drive which costs $ 7 - $ 12 .\nto raise money for layla\u2019s treatment her family and friends have started the raising hope for layla non - profit organisation , which asks for donations from the public .\nsandbag is a not - for - profit climate change policy think tank based in brussels and london .\nthameslink operates a train from london luton airport ( ltn ) to sandbag ( non - 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for - profit organisation addressing how the environment affects health in the european union ( eu ) . we demonstrate how policy changes can help protect health and enhance people\u2019s quality of life . read more \u00bb\nsandbag content is released under a creative commons attribution licence ( cc by 2 . 0 uk )\nsandbag \u2026 strikes a balance between underlining the merits of the eu ets and criticising the weaknesses .\nsandbag is playing a crucial role in making sure that europe\u2019s cornerstone climate policy actually does its job .\nmore data will often be available on request . contact phil ( phil @ sandbag . org . uk )\nthe msc health policy will develop your understanding of , and critical engagement with , key challenges in health policy . both state and non - state actors grapple with how best to . . .\n\u201chanding these assets at a cut - price , or even a negative price , to a faceless organisation is big gamble . eph have no public shareholders to be responsible to , no electricity customers to be responsible to , and no ownership from regional or national government to be responsible to , \u201d said dave jones of sandbag .\nas with all websites , sandbag ' s site functions using cookies . by continuing to use this website you consent to our cookies .\nbut , she says , governments tend to be weak when facing the collective might of industry lobbyists . she hopes sandbag will help individuals counter that .\npublished today by the european environmental bureau ( eeb ) , the health and environment alliance ( heal ) , climate action network ( can ) europe , wwf and sandbag .\nwe use cookies to improve your website experience and to analyse our traffic . we also share non - personally identifiable information about your use of our site with our analytics partners . by continuing to use our site , you agree to this . more information i understand\nthe first member of the guardian environment network is the carbon emissions campaign sandbag , which aims to reduce emissions by obtaining and retiring permits to pollute from the european emissions trading scheme .\nour mission is to provide targeted , evidence - based advocacy at the points of highest leverage , with sandbag\u2019s analysis and data tools being trusted and consulted by key decision - makers .\nsandbag\u2019s vision is that climate policy in europe , including the uk , should be robustly designed to drive rapid , sustainable and cost - effective emissions reductions , consistent with achieving internationally - agreed targets .\nsandbag content is released under a creative commons attribution licence ( cc by 2 . 0 uk ) - see our about page for more details or contact phil macdonald phil @ urltoken | website powered by wordpress divi theme\nsandbag building is now being introduced into kwazulu - natal after 20 years of successful building in the western cape , where it\u2019s been used to construct many diverse structures , from double - storey houses to large commercial structures .\nvideo footage showed a protester clambering onto a mock - up of a wartime sandbag fortification holding a poster calling putin a liar , before being pulled to the ground by a cast member dressed as a world war two soviet soldier .\nheal has over 70 member organisations , representing health professionals , not - for - profit health insurers , doctors , nurses , cancer and asthma groups , citizens , women\u2019s groups , youth groups , environmental ngos , scientists and public health institutes . members include international and europe - wide organisations , as well as national and local groups . read more \u00bb\nbaroness worthington is the executive director of environmental defense fund europe . she was appointed to the role in 2016 and is the first to hold this position for the european affiliate of the international nonprofit organisation , environmental defense fund . drawing from her varied experiences , bryony elevates edf\u2019s voice in the european environmental debate and helps oversee our activities and partnerships in key countries .\nsandbag was founded in 2008 by baroness bryony worthington to shine a light on what was really going on in emissions trading in the eu and to enable people to buy and remove the surplus carbon allowances from the eu emissions trading system ( eu ets ) .\nshe sees sandbag ' s role as offering a platform to help people subvert , agitate and campaign against the imperfections and injustices embedded in the current emissions trading scheme . she would far prefer to use the collective voice of future sandbag members to coax the big industrial polluters into handing over their surplus credits than have to rely on members to buy them . but , i put to her , surely this is an idealistic dream ? why on earth would these firms with surplus credits - which worthington estimates to be about two - thirds of the 300 - odd firms currently operating within the eu ets - wish to give up the chance to earn millions by selling them ?\nan ngo can ' t expect to win against this without some kind of major civil movement behind them . we have to target the educated , informed and affluent to do something . it ' s our responsibility , the ones who have all these privileges . that ' s what i ' m trying to do with sandbag .\nthe system is fully endorsed and supported by the nhbrc . the one thing that we have taken for granted and yet have used so often is the sandbag . we have used sandbags for good protection , sound insulation and even shelter from bullets . so should it really be that difficult for us to believe that we can build a house from sandbags ? . . .\nsandbag informs and influences european and uk legislation on climate change by working with the key policymakers and business representatives to change climate policy , supported by our in - depth research and analysis . we also work with campaigning organisations across europe , supplying the data and evidence - base to secure wins for the climate . and \u2013 with the right pressure at the right time \u2013 we are able to make a big difference .\nnext week , worthington launches urltoken , a not - for - profit website that allows members to buy up surplus\npermits to pollute\nthat form the currency of the european union ' s emissions trading scheme ( or eu etss ) . members can then\nretire\nthem so that they cannot continue to be traded between the industrial polluters - cement , steel and car manufacturers etc - forced by eu regulation to operate within the system .\ni suppose it ' s a bit like burning money in front of someone so they can ' t spend it on something bad ,\nshe explains .\ni really want to distance sandbag from the term ' offsetting ' . most schemes today are simply saying to someone in a country such as india , ' you can ' t use a diesel pump for your water hole . use this hand pump instead because we ' re trying to get carbon emissions down ' . so these people end up using a more labour - intensive device so that we can drive down to sainsbury ' s to pick up some evian ? that ' s just wrong .\nas part of a major expansion of its coverage of the environment , urltoken is founding a network of the best environmental websites in the world .\nthis will connect sites across the globe that provide high quality news , information and advice , as well as blogs , data providers and relevant tools . we believe information should lead to action and will therefore include selected campaigns .\nvisit the guardian environment network for the full list of contributors . in the meantime , why not tell us who you think should be included , in the comment section below\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nbryony worthington , who has lived and breathed emissions trading every day for the past decade , has had enough . she tells leo hickman why\nbryony worthington . . . ' offsetting can be more evil than doing nothing ' . photograph : martin godwin\nif you ever try to discuss carbon emissions trading you are soon left feeling as if you ' re wading through a giant bowl of alphabeti spaghetti . the subject drips with acronyms : cdm , rocs , eu ets , crc , euas , cers . rumour has it that some ministers have been known to carry cribsheets into high - level discussions to protect themselves against this blizzard of jargon - and who can blame them ?\nit can be such a , let ' s be frank , dull and impenetrable subject that there are those who believe the obfuscation is intentional , to repel prying eyes from exposing the murky workings of the only truly international system up and running that ' s designed , by curbing greenhouse gas emissions via the\ncap and trade\nprinciple , to protect us against runaway climate change .\nbryony worthington , who has inhaled the fug of emissions trading every day for the past decade , first as an environmental campaigner , then as a government official , and finally as a lobbyist for a giant energy firm , has had enough .\nusing her unique knowledge of how\nthis game\nworks , she wants to expose its underbelly and help to spark greater debate about what , she believes , is a vitally important component of our collective fight against climate change .\nsunlight is the best disinfectant ,\nshe says , sitting inside her temporary new ' office ' , a corner in her local pub in north london .\nif you open all this process up to the public and show them what ' s happening , then you stand a much better chance of cleaning this up .\nthe concept sounds like a clever variation of carbon offsetting , the now mocked method of allowing people to atone for their\ncarbon sins\n- flying , driving , heating - by letting them pay for , say , a tree to be planted , or someone else , often in a developing country , to reduce emissions on their behalf .\nworthington is sensitive to the charge .\nwe ' ve deliberately tried not to look like an offsetting website ,\nshe says , adding that some offsetting firms can , in her view , be\nmore evil than doing nothing\ndue to the often neo - imperialistic veneer of some of the offsetting projects they fund in the developing world .\nthere ' s no carbon calculator on our site , for example . my pitch is simply that if you haven ' t got a lot of time , but do have a credit card , you can take , say , a tonne of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere in a second by paying for an emissions credit to be withdrawn from the system .\nat the current rate of trading in the eu ets , a tonne of carbon is priced at about \u20ac23 ( \u00a318 ) , around twice the average price to offset a tonne of co2 as charged by an offsetting company .\nwe need to explain to these companies that they need a carbon market that works ,\nshe says , stressing that the current surplus threatens to kill the market dead , because the price remains far too low to encourage firms to implement meaningful reductions .\nwhat we have to tell them is that if the current system is allowed to fall over then the alternative will be a world of heavy regulation and high taxes . the allocation was calculated on nothing more than guesswork .\nthey know the current surplus is a windfall . we know it ' s a windfall . just give it back . we need to shame them into it by getting some forward - thinking firms to make the leap first .\nit can be tempting to view worthington as just another principled environmental campaigner : well intentioned , but hopelessly na\u00efve to the motivations of those who sit in boardrooms . but her cv reveals plenty of experience of operating within the world of pin stripes and double strength lattes .\nworthington grew up on a farm in wales .\ni can remember doing talks at school about saving the whale . i wasn ' t a hippy , but i had a sentimental view of the environment .\nafter studying english literature , she travelled before joining operation raleigh as a fundraiser . it was in the mid - 1990s , working for a conservation charity , that climate change pricked her consciousness . by 2000 she had moved to friends of the earth as a climate - change campaigner . but it was never a natural home for her .\ni didn ' t fit the mould at foe . i was keen to talk to civil servants and talk about the detail of the policy . i ' ve always been pragmatic . foe is a great brand and has a brilliant media team , but i suppose it has quite a limiting perspective .\nsince going into government and the private sector i ' ve noticed things aren ' t as black and white as you ' d like them to be in the ngo world .\na spell at the department for environment , food and rural affairs implementing public awareness campaigns and helping draft the climate change bill , was followed by another career swerve . she became a lobbyist ,\nhead of government relations\n, for scottish and southern energy , one of the uk ' s largest energy companies .\nfor some former colleagues , this role reversal must have seemed as if she had not only danced with the devil but gone back to his place for the proverbial coffee . but her experience has given her a rare insight into the workings of three very different , yet interlocking , worlds .\nworking for the government can be amazing if you can get things going , but there ' s just so much inertia in the system ,\nshe says . by comparison , the private sector was\ngreat\n.\npeople are motivated . meetings are barely tolerated , whereas at ngos everyone loves two to three - hour meetings . government is even worse . in the private sector , i found a refreshing lack of politics .\nwhen i first walked in , they had pinned my old ' carbon dinosaur ' campaigning leaflets to the computer screen to remind me that they knew where i had come from . but i wouldn ' t have gone there if i didn ' t think they were a forward - thinking company .\ni did think briefly , ' what have i done ? ' but in the time i was there , they invested massively in renewables and are one of the few energy companies working to help customers reduce their energy demand . they still do need to sort out what they are doing with coal , though . but then , no one really knows what to do yet .\nworthington says her time at scottish and southern energy taught her that a market - based emissions reduction mechanism , such as the eu ets , is the only option if we are ever to convince polluters to change . she welcomes the announcement by gordon brown on thursday that the energy firms must help pay for homes to be better insulated , but says there are more important things the government could be concentrating on , such as carbon capture and storage ( ccs ) technology - the great , unproven hope for cleaning up coal .\nthe government can ' t expect an incumbent industry to innovate towards ccs . why would they change direction if they are making lots of money now ? they need both a carrot and stick . the [ emissions trading system ] , despite its problems , gives companies both . you need a market .\nyou need to get capitalists interested - that ' s when you get big cash flow . most people think we need credits to be worth \u20ac75 a tonne to get ccs off the ground . that ' s why we must fight to reduce the surplus .\nhaving been a lobbyist myself you can ' t overstate how easy it is to get things done your way . in brussels there is a key vote next month in which the environment council will begin deciding what it thinks the ets allocations should be beyond 2013 .\nevery industrial lobbyist worth their salt has been there all summer . by comparison , there are probably just five or so representatives from the ngos . it ' s a complicated policy and many lobbyists are trying to wreck amendments as we speak .\nregistered as a community interest company in england & wales : company no . 6714443 , trading address : 40 bermondsey street , london , uk , se1 3ud\nvattenfall on monday signed a deal to sell its loss - making german lignite operations to privately - held czech investor eph , confirming a move that will substantially cut the swedish state - owned utility\u2019s carbon footprint .\nthe deal , still needing around two months to be signed off by the swedish government , will cut vattenfall\u2019s ets - regulated exposure to less than 25 million tonnes a year . that\u2019s down from more than 80 million tonnes last year , when it was europe\u2019s second largest emitter .\n\u201cthis divestment of our lignite assets is good strategically , but also financially given current and expected market conditions . we are now accelerating our shift towards a more sustainable production . the sale means more than 75 % of our production will be climate neutral compared to about 50 % today , \u201d said magnus hall , vattenfall\u2019s president and ceo .\n\u201cafter thorough due diligence we are pleased to have found a well - established new owner for the lignite business with approximately 7 , 500 skilled and committed employees , \u201d he added .\nthe deal will transfer the ownership of 8 , 000 mw of installed capacity in power plants jaenschwalde , boxberg , schwarze pumpe and a 50 % stake in lippendorf , as well as four open cast mines .\nthe companies declined to disclose the deal\u2019s value , with some market sources saying it was symbolic , according to reuters .\nvattenfall said it is expecting have sek 22 - 27 billion ( $ 2 . 7 - 3 . 3 billion ) in revenues wiped off its quarterly income statement due to the sale .\nit said it will transfer sek 15 billion in cash holdings along with liabilities , including recultivating the pits , that are estimated at sek 18 billion . the forward power hedges , worth around sek 9 billion , will remain with vattenfall .\neph , with its financial partner ppf investments , will be restricted from selling on any part of the business for five years , and will only be able to pay out dividends after three years .\nwith german power prices having fallen by around 40 % since in 2014 , coal - fired generators face a less certain future that is more reliant on capacity payments from governments .\nvattenfall is keen to lessen its exposure to this market and to regulatory risk , and instead focus on developing its low - carbon assets and strengthen its green credentials .\n\u201cwe want to reduce our co2 exposure , so for us this is the right thing to do and it frees up resources to focus more on renewable energy . we see significant risks when it comes to the development of future electricity price levels . there are also regulatory risks to take into consideration , \u201d said hall .\neph , on the other hand , is betting that german power prices will rebound in the next few years as the german government completes its nuclear phase - out by 2022 .\n\u201con a mid - term perspective , the fundamental dynamics of the energy market are set to recover . with our relevant industry expertise and a cost - disciplined and efficient management of operations we are convinced that lignite is in a position to contribute successfully to the rapidly evolving german power mix\u201d , said eph board member jan springl .\nthe deal means eph , which is owned by investment bank j & t and czech businessman daniel kretinsky , is to become one of europe\u2019s top emitting companies .\nit has been steadily building its european power asset portfolio over the past two years , acquiring the uk\u2019s eggborough and lynemouth power stations , majority stakes in three hungarian gas - fired cogeneration plants , and part of e . on\u2019s italian assets including one coal - fired and six gas - fired plants .\nit also owns german coal mining firm mibrag , which operates three smaller cogeneration coal power stations .\nenvironmental campaigners expressed concern that eph was less likely to safeguard jobs and fulfil its environmental obligations than a more measured coal phase - 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corruption protest organised by opposition leader alexei navalny , on tverskaya street in central moscow . reuters / maxim shemetov\nroman , a 19 - year - old student , said navalny\u2019s campaign against official corruption had struck a chord .\n\u201ci\u2019m sick of the putin system , \u201d he said . \u201cit\u2019s been unchanged for the last 17 years . there is so much evidence that our officials are stealing with impunity . \u201d\ndima , an 18 - year - old florist , said he wanted prime minister medvedev to return what he said were the politician\u2019s ill - gotten gains . medvedev , a close putin ally , flatly denies wrongdoing .\nthe interior ministry said the turnout at the moscow protest was about 4 , 500 - significantly fewer than the numbers estimated by reuters reporters , who put the turnout in the low tens of thousands .\nstate media ignored the demonstrations , broadcasting soviet - style coverage of putin handing out state awards instead .\nnavalny brought thousands onto the streets across russia in march , the largest such protests since a wave of anti - 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{"id": 55072, "summary": [{"text": "wharfedale technologies inc ( wft ) is a technology consulting firm specializing in sap infrastructure integration and private/public/hybrid cloud solutions for small and medium level enterprises .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "it was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in lawrenceville , new jersey with operations in the united states and india .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "wharfedale technologies is a sap-certified cloud services partner . ", "topic": 3}], "title": "wharfedale technologies", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 1 wharfedale technologies reviews submitted anonymously by wharfedale technologies employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if wharfedale technologies is right for you .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at wharfedale technologies , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the wharfedale technologies company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at wharfedale technologies .\nfor more information on wharfedale technologies inc , and wft cloud services , please visit urltoken or call us at ( 888 ) 533 - 3113 .\nhow much do wharfedale technologies employees make ? glassdoor has salaries , wages , tips , bonuses , and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates .\nwharfedale technologies , inc ( wft ) successfully migrated one of the top medical corporations from west florida to azure within two days . wft cloud worked around the clock to deliver a seamless migration in record time .\nfor more information on wharfedale and wft cloud services , please visit urltoken or call us at + 91 ( 44 ) 4398 9999 .\n\u201ctechnologies like sddc will provide tangible business benefits for enterprise customers with improved agility and reduced operational costs , \u201d says ganesh radhakrishnan , ceo of wft .\nwft cloud , a fully owned subsidiary of wharfedale technologies inc . ( wft ) , is a leading professional it services consulting firm specializing in cloud system infrastructure integration and operational management services for sap\u00ae solutions . wft today rolled out its first intensive career program in designing and architecting cloud infrastructure , at its office in india .\nwharfedale technologies , inc . ( wft ) \u2014 an sap - certified cloud services partner \u2014 now offers a new service to help sap customers migrate to a lower - cost , managed private cloud infrastructure . based on vblock infrastructure ( which was developed by cisco , emc , and vmware ) , this service is designed to lower costs , improve flexibility , enable the use of new technologies ( for mobile and analytics , for instance ) , and enhance the performance of systems that are already running sap applications .\nwharfedale technologies , inc ( wft ) successfully migrated one of the top medical corporations from west florida to azure within two days . microsoft with the support of wft cloud worked around the clock to deliver a seamless migration and gave the corporation comfort in knowing their data was safe and secure in record time . the migration was managed by the unique capabilities of wft cloud . when asked about their successful migration with wft cloud , a representative from the corporation responded ,\nwharfedale technologies ( wft cloud ) a technology consulting firm specializing in sap infrastructure integrations and services , as well as private , virtual - private and hybrid cloud solutions , strongly believes this can be achieved by leveraging solutions that provide standardization , virtualization , orchestration , and most importantly automation . automation will be a key factor to help achieve lower operating costs , increased productivity ( agility ) , higher availability and reliability ( quality ) , and better performance ( speed ) .\nwharfedale technologies inc . 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based port map lookups , and live gate - camera feeds .\nall mobile devices access aws via amazon api gateway . this provides highly available edge located endpoints for access into resources within matson ' s existing virtual private clouds .\nthe aws lambda functions are designed using the microservices pattern and are modeled around specific ocean - based business contexts , such as shipment tracking and vessel schedules .\namazon dynamodb manages configuration as well as user - feedback configuration and user - feedback notifications sent from mobile devices . dynamodb streams provides real - time notifications to matson ' s customer service team .\nmatson ' s customers rely on accurate , up - to - the - minute container tracking and vessel status information . monitoring and alerting of system events is achieved by using amazon cloudwatch , amazon sns , amazon ses , aws lambda , and cloudwatch logs .\nmatson can now offer customers an end - to - end serverless application to help track their shipments , and has no infrastructure to maintain .\nthe roomba 900 series completes a cleaning mission in the home and returns to the dock for charging .\nirobot processes the home map , calculates the total floor space cleaned and the status code for the cleaning mission , and publishes the metadata to aws iot .\nirobot uses an aws iot rule to put the message into an amazon kinesis stream . from kinesis , irobot can process the cleaning mission data . kinesis allows multiple teams to receive the stream of data .\naws lambda receives the cleaning mission metadata and parses the format to amazon dynamodb . amazon kinesis batches the mission data and stores it in amazon s3 . amazon s3 is used as the irobot data lake for analytics , where all message data is compressed and stored . once the data is in amazon s3 , irobot uses the aws analytics toolset . amazon athena allows irobot to explore and discover patterns in the data without having to run compute resources all the time .\nthe cleaning mission is stored in amazon dynamodb and linked to a specific robot and consumer .\nthe consumer gets an alert that informs them of a successful roomba 900 series cleaning mission .\nsee how bp simplified and modernized its suite of sap applications , improving user experience while gaining cost agility and enhanced performance .\nbp ' s it organization manages sap applications used by thousands of employees worldwide for supply chain , procurement , finance , and more .\nto improve speed and gain cost agility , bp used amazon ec2 to migrate these core business apps to the cloud . in addition , the team built ec2 x1 instances to increase scale and to power their real - time analytics .\nthe team can now stand up systems on demand in hours instead of weeks or months . bp is seeing performance increases across the board , including a 40 percent speed improvement for the lubricants erp system .\nas part of its cloud migration , bp reset its security standards using aws config , aws identity and access management ( iam ) , amazon cloudwatch , and aws trusted advisor . these new standards helped bp to develop a secure framework for operating its it organization .\naws marketplace is a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy to find , test , buy , and deploy software that runs on aws .\nbuild with powerful services and platforms , and the broadest machine learning framework support anywhere .\nsecurely store , categorize , and analyze all your data in one , centralized repository .\npackage and deploy applications that are lightweight and provide a consistent , portable software environment for applications to easily run and scale anywhere .\nbuild with a mature set of services specifically designed for the unique security , compliance , privacy , and governance requirements of large organizations .\ndurable , cost - effective options for backup , disaster recovery , and data archiving at petabyte scale .\nflexible , scalable compute capacity for microsoft applications . easily manage and secure windows workloads .\naccess as much or as little as you need , and scale up and down as required with only a few minutes notice .\nthe aws cloud spans 55 availability zones within 18 geographic regions and 1 local region around the world , with announced plans for 12 more availability zones and four more regions in bahrain , hong kong sar , sweden , and a second aws govcloud region in the us .\namazon web services ( aws ) is a dynamic , growing business unit within amazon . com . we are currently hiring software development engineers , product managers , account managers , solutions architects , support engineers , system engineers , designers and more . visit our careers page to learn more .\nurltoken is an equal opportunity - affirmative action employer \u2013 minority / female / disability / veteran / gender identity / sexual orientation .\n\u00a9 2018 , amazon web services , inc . or its affiliates . all rights reserved .\nwith the advent of sap hana , a new data modeling infrastructure called core data services ( cds ) has been introduced by sap to simplify how developers define semantically rich data models . read on to learn the concepts behind cds and how it works in abap development processes , and walk through a step - by - step guide on using cds with sap\u2019s development toolset .\njoerg boeke explains how to use sap hana calculation views and procedures as data providers for complex calculation views . he explains the concept of graphical joins versus sql script - based joins in procedures being fed to calculation views . step by step he demonstrates the new modeling concept and its advantages to cut down load times as well as remodeling phases .\nin many finance departments , open items can pile up in the system , slowing down operations with an overabundance of unmatched transactions . these open items need to be matched and cleared as quickly as possible , but for large organizations , that can be a time - consuming and inefficient task . during a recent sapinsider live q & a , this issue was tackled by blackline\u2019s michael gilmartin , director of solutions consulting , and stephen wolfman , director of product management . these experts fielded attendees\u2019 questions on open - item management , automation for open - item clearing , and solutions for simplifying that process . below is an abridged transcript of the conversation . the full transcript is available on sapinsider online at\nlearn how to implement alerts in sap successfactors employee central to remind users to take appropriate actions as key dates and deadlines approach . understand how to create to - do alerts and email notifications within employee central , leveraging workflows and business rules in sap successfactors to create system alerts based on unique business requirements . extend the capabilities of alerts to metadata framework ( mdf ) objects with recent upgrades from sap successfactors , allowing you to use alerts around custom objects and processes in your sap successfactors application .\nsap netweaver serves as the technology foundation for many sap customer landscapes . with maintenance ending for older sap netweaver releases still in use at some customer sites , now is the time to move to a newer version that will meet modern business needs and pave the way to adopting innovations such as sap s / 4hana . this article helps you make a strategic plan for your organization by providing a concise , comprehensive overview of sap\u2019s current maintenance strategy for sap netweaver .\nwith sap s / 4hana cloud , sap brings the advantages of the cloud to erp software with a suite of solutions that paves the way to digital , integrated processes across your business . so how does sap s / 4hana cloud integrate into existing software solution landscapes to enable end - to - end business processes ? what options are available to support these integrations in an easy and cost - efficient way ? this article walks through three different approaches for integrating sap s / 4hana cloud with other solutions in your landscape , so that you can make the best choice for your own organization .\njoin basis & sap administration 2017 speaker deb donohoe and her colleague christian baessler to get expert advice on choosing an upgrade path , planning tools , unicode conversion and more .\nattend this webinar and see how you can use app extensions to rapidly adopt measures to comply with pieces of the new gdpr legislation .\nleading supply chain experts from reveal share tips and best practices on what will change in the digital supply chain in sap s / 4hana .\nattend this myth - busting webinar to hear the five biggest myths about sap\u2019s cloud application platform to help you separate fact from fiction when considering your cloud journey with sap solutions .\nattend this webinar to learn the different ways to configure sap hana for optimal security .\nwhat brazil nota fiscal compliance means for sap e - invoicing , logistics & accounting ( q & a transcript ) - we have an issue with product intended to be scrapped and sent to a third party vendor for destruction . when product is deemed nonconforming , it is moved to status\nrestricted\n. the brazil distribution center developed a process to invoice the product to the third party vendor in order to meet the brazil nota fiscal invoicing requirements . when restricted product is within the direct - controlled distribution center , there is an sap system hard - stop to invoice ; hence , causing issues in meeting their established invoicing process to meet the brazil nota fiscal invoicing requirements . the quality group receives requests to un - restrict the product to allow the invoicing to move to scrap status . releasing nonconforming product to be scrapped is a compliance risk , and causes other potential negative impacts . is product that has been written off ( scrapped ) in scope of the nota fiscal government requirements ? if so , do you have recommendations on how they can meet the requirements to move product intended to be scrapped ( written off ) that must be sent to a third - party vendor for final destruction ? more \u00bb\nby clicking the\nsubmit\nbutton , you agree to sapinsider\u2019s privacy policy and the transfer and processing of your contact information in the united states . sapinsider may contact you with relevant content and promotions . you may unsubscribe at any time .\nsap and the sap logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of sap se in germany and other countries .\nsynactive , inc . announced the general availability of guixt for mobile prebuilt templates . guixt for mobile prebuilt templates are designed to connect directly with sap erp applications and provide online , real - time access to users so they can work more efficiently from any location . centrally deployed and script - driven , the templates included in the new release include notifications , work orders , equipment and asset lookups , inventory lookups , trip expenses , and more .\napplexus , an it services and solutions organization and global provider of sap mobile solutions and products , has unveiled its end - to - end service offerings for sap hana . these offerings \u2014 which include strategic services , information management services , infrastructure services , and information access services \u2014 are designed to empower organizations to quickly make better business decisions that are based on real - time data access .\nit services company atos launched its new testing and acceptance management ( tam ) services for sap solutions . the tam services were designed with a business process management approach in mind , and cover the full range of application lifecycle management to help sap customers cost - efficiently manage all of their testing and acceptance requirements . the services aim to cut down the time of testing phases and reduce related engineering costs .\nisys search software has entered into an oem ( original equipment manufacturer ) agreement with sap , through which isys\u2019s document filters technology will be used to enhance the capabilities of sap\u2019s new generation of enterprise applications . the document filters technology is designed to help organizations search , find , process , and analyze large volumes of text - based content so employees can quickly and easily extract valuable information from unstructured data .\nattend this myth - busting webinar to hear the five biggest myths about sap\u2019s cloud application platform to help you separate fact from fiction when considering your cloud journey with . . .\nno comments have been submitted on this article . be the first to comment !\nlooking for some quality sap on cloud resources for 2018 ? we got you covered . in this section we have provided some of the finest free sap cloud related resources such as sap cloud migration best practices , current trends , sap migration videos , sap cloud blog , and more\u2026\nthe customer is a multinational company that offers solutions which integrate unified communications , av presentation , lighting , environmental and hvac systems . sap is a key application for the customer .\nthe customer is a us based enterprise application software company specialized in enterprise asset management software that delivers sap solutions for customers in manufacturing industry worldwide .\nthe customer develops and manufactures chemicals , plastic resins and end - products that make everyday life safer , healthier and easier . headquartered in western canada , the customer is a wholly owned subsidiary of a petroleum investment company .\nreduced system availability due to unplanned downtimes and lack of highly available infrastructure . longer system provisioning and system refresh times .\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 .\nunpredictable travel , micromanagement , manual tasks focused on technical delivery lack of concentration on soft skills , very little training for employees .\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 .\nthis will replace the current featured review for targeted profile . are you sure you want to replace it ?\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 .\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 offer sap on the cloud . we are sap certified and offer different pay per use packages for sap ides and non production environments . our strong team of basis administrators can help you set up the systems in minutes\nenterprise customers are tasked every day to find ways to improve their business agility and speed of innovation , increase their service quality to both internal and external customers , improve their business continuity and minimize downtime , and ultimately drive down their total cost of ownership for instance , both capex and opex .\nthe major forces driving enterprise customers are the innovations in processing power and memory , high demand for resource pooling , and manual / custom network configurations . enterprise customers that are already running solutions in a virtualized environment , or are in the process of virtualization are looking forward to gaining a better competitive advantage within their data center , by extending intelligent and integrated management platforms through sddc for better automation .\nemc and vmware provide key products that enable abstraction , pooling and allow provisioning of resources as a set of services . these features combined with automation make sddc a reality for customers . the princeton , nj based wft cloud is executing proof of concept projects involving network virtualization products like nsx and software defined storage products like emc vipr .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 cioreview . all rights reserved . contact | subscribe | advertise with us\n\u201cour experience with wft has been exceptional . they assumed all basis support from the existing provider , brought visibility to areas of risk and provided sound remediation by implementing cost saving measures to improve service availability . \u201d\n\u201cour experience with wft has been exceptional . they assumed all basis support from the existing provider , brought visibility to areas of risk and provided sound remediation by implementing cost saving measures to improve service availability . they completed a seamless migration of our erp system on a very aggressive timeline , with no noticeable disruption to normal operations . \u201d\nwithin the last 12 months , the florida - based corporation has utilized wft cloud as a preferred partner to help reconstruct their technical operations and enhance their capabilities for sap . wft cloud worked on key areas including :\nwft cloud provides sap cloud migration services to help users plan , access , and migrate existing applications to the cloud . through the use of applied cloud techniques and innovative tools , wft cloud ' s migration services provide simplified and cost - effective sap application migration services to the cloud . with its broad cloud portfolio , robust data privacy and deep expertise , wft cloud provides its customers with the security and scalability to realize the benefits of the cloud . wft , with its expertise in sap infrastructure and application management , has collated its integration experience to optimize and migrate sap applications that can functionally co - exist with on - premise applications .\n\u201ci find wft\u2019s work ethics , reasoning ability , and their depth and breadth of technical skills to be among their greatest strengths , along with their flexibility to remain responsive at very competitive pricing . \u201d\nsap and other sap products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of sap se ( or an sap affiliate company ) in germany and other countries . see urltoken for additional trademark\nreach out to the author : contact and available social following information is listed in the top - 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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 . provides vital leadership as a member of burlington foundation\u2019s board of directors .\nprior to joining parker & parsley , dove worked for diamond shamrock corporation and a successor , maxus energy corporation . 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 .\nduring his tenure in colorado , tom served as a board member and chairman for both the western energy alliance and the colorado oil and gas association . he is a member of the american association for petroleum geologists ( aapg ) and is active in local charities .\npioneer energy and the hogarth family believe its success is intrinsically linked to the health of communities they serve and call home , which is why they are so dedicated to supporting these communities in any way they can . murray once emphasized the importance of showing their appreciation to the communities which have made them successful . \u201cmy family and i have always been passionate about supporting our community through burlington foundation , beginning with the very first donation .\nbonus bucks have no value except as applied towards the purchase of goods and services offered for sale at participating pioneer locations and / or the businesses of third party vendors authorized by pioneer for the distribution and / or redemption of bonus bucks ( for example , at the businesses of independent third party vendors located at some pioneer locations ) and are not exchangeable for cash and cannot be used to make card payment . bonus bucks cannot be sold or purchased and are void if sold for cash or any other consideration .\nspalding has served pioneer in various positions since 1997 , including vice president geoscience technology in 2010 , vice president north america exploration in 2004 and offshore exploration manager in 1998 .\nwith mr . 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 , mr . 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 .\nwe have long recognized the ontario retail marketplace as a critical growth opportunity for parkland , aligning with parkland ' s overarching supply strategy . we also recognize pioneer energy as one of canada ' s most respected independent retail fuel marketers , having built pioneer into the strongest independent retail fuel brand in ontario . given the pioneer group ' s sophisticated understanding of the retail fuel industry , their investment in parkland is a strong endorsement of our strategy , and we look forward to welcoming their team ,\nsaid bob espey , president and chief executive officer of parkland .\nour five year growth plan has progressed rapidly as a 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 the london school of economics .\nfrom time to time , selected in - store merchandise and / or services will be eligible for earning extra bonus bucks . in these cases the amount of extra bonus bucks advertised in - store will be awarded in addition to the base amount awarded pursuant to the tables posted on the pioneer website ( in the case of any difference between the set of tables posted on the pioneer website and tables published elsewhere , the tables posted on the website shall govern ) . these selected items may or may not be excluded from any and all special multiplier offers . pioneer energy reserves the right to change these offers at any time at its discretion . note : items eligible for earning extra bonus bucks are subject to a limited purchase of one item per visit , unless otherwise stated in collateral material .\nfounded in 1968 , pioneer operates a modern fleet of more than 24 top performing drilling rigs throughout onshore oil and gas producing regions of the united states and colombia . pioneer production services are supported by 100 well - servicing rigs , more than 100 cased - hole , open - hole and offshore wireline units , and a range of advanced coiled tubing units .\nin 1988 , sheffield joined pioneer\u2019s predecessor , parker & parsley , holding various positions in field production operations . beginning in 1992 , sheffield worked as an exploitation and exploration geologist in various basins throughout north america . in 2002 , sheffield joined pioneer\u2019s business development team , where he was involved in various acquisition targets and evaluations , including the evergreen merger in 2004 .\ntom sheffield is vice president of health , safety and environment for pioneer natural resources . he is responsible for the environmental , sustainable development , safety , and operations excellence training groups .\nthe temporary plant produced 500 kw of energy , which was much needed to meet the extra demands created with the roxburgh 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 trust\u2019s support of the central otago community .\nbeing a good neighbor is a pioneer priority . we value the opportunity to enrich the regions in which we live and work through volunteerism , charitable giving , outreach efforts and other community involvement initiatives .\nin august 2015 , mcdonald was appointed vice president , vertically integrated services of pioneer natural resources . prior to his current role , mcdonald served as vice president of operations , southern wolfcamp asset team .\nsheffield has served pioneer in leadership positions since the company\u2019s founding in 1997 . he served as president and vice president of pioneer\u2019s wholly owned canadian subsidiary from 1999 to 2003 . during 1997 and 1998 , he served as vice president & general manager of the gulf coast division in houston . earlier in his career with mesa , a predecessor company to pioneer , ken served as vice president , acquisitions & development during 1997 and manager , acquisitions & engineering in 1996 . ken worked in a number of supervisory and technical positions from 1982 to 1996 with assignments in drilling , production , reservoir engineering and acquisitions ."]}
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", "topic": 10}], "title": "open loop new york", "paragraphs": ["open loop new york just hit the streets with new management , and people are raving about their incredible sightseeing bus tours ! now , open loop new york is offering even more bus tou . . . read more\n\u201copen loop\u201d new york is aiming for some 200 , 000 passengers in the first year , according to company officials .\nlaunched sightseeing buses in new york under the name\nopen loop new york ,\nstrengthening its presence in the u . s . , while also diversifying its activities .\nopen loop new york is now better than ever , with new management , upgraded tour narration and twice as many of their hop on / hop off buses than ever before . open loop ' s happy cu . . . read more\nnew york certainly is a magnificent place ; from the city\u2019s glittering bridges to its iconic buildings , the opportunity to discover is never out of reach . with open loop new york . . . read more\nif you\u2019re looking to get a beautifully intimate glimpse of new york city , open loop new york has just the ticket for you . this sightseeing company offers a number of bus to . . . read more\nfrom times square and the empire state building to the bustling neighborhoods of brooklyn , new york city has so much for a tourist to see . open loop new york will help you exper . . . read more\nhi , marcy ! that is , indeed , a beautiful view ! we appreciate your great feedback and feel like you had the full open loop new york experience we offer our guests ! we ' re glad you had a wonderful time with us and in nyc . best , the open loop new york team\nwith open loop new york ' s new and improved\nhop on , hop off\nbus tours , visitors can see the city that never sleeps with more energy and excitement than ever before . open l . . . read more\nif you\u2019re looking for the best sightseeing tour in new york city , look no further than open loop new york . providing tourists with \u201chop - on , hop - off\u201d bus tours complete with tour g . . . read more\nthere ' s so much more new york city to discover ! open loop new york is proud to introduce their newest bus tour route along the upper west side of manhattan . so , the next time yo . . . read more\nlocating the bus on a mobile device is just as easy as hopping on and off . open loop new york\u2019s 40 stops throughout the city provide tourists with easy travel planning .\nopen loop new york is the big apple ' s newest and most exciting sightseeing tour offering . our new fleet of double - decker buses shows you the best of new york city , and gives you the flexibility to\nhop on hop off\nat 40 different stops on both our . . .\njoseph , it is unfortunate to hear you did not enjoy your experience with open loop . many of our tour\u2026\nopen loop new york is manhattan\u2019s leading \u201chop on , hop off\u201d bus tour company . with tour packages that take nyc by storm , their buses hit all the major sightseeing destinations quic . . . read more\nopen loop new york is the city ' s premier tour bus company . featuring an impressive fleet of comfortable double - decker buses , this tour guide service offers plenty of tour packages to . . . read more\nthis month , open loop new york teamed up with urltoken to host a group of talented instagrammers on a double - decker tour of nyc . throughout the instameet series , even lifelong n . . . read more\n* this article appears in the september 18 , 2017 , issue of new york magazine .\na city as energetic as new york city deserves to be toured with the best guides . open loop new york\u2019s flexible sightseeing packages put tourists in the front row of the city of lights . call ( 212 ) 371 - 6736 today to reserve tickets or visit their website for their daily schedule and specials .\nopen loop new york is manhattan ' s newest and most exciting hop - on hop - off sightseeing bus tour offering . covering uptown , downtown , midtown , brooklyn , bronx , and night tours , all of \u2026\nif you\u2019re visiting nyc during an upcoming holiday , open loop new york has some of the best tour guides available . whether you\u2019re just visiting for a day or the whole weekend , they of . . . read more\nenter here for you chance to win 4 free nyc bus tour tickets ! open loop new york is manhattan ' s premier \u201chop on , hop off\u201d sightseeing bus tour company . our double decker tours of . . . read more\nfor a limited time only , the best tour bus company in the big apple , open loop new york , is offering a sweetheart of a deal ! in honor of valentine\u2019s day , they\u2019re doing an across . . . read more\nwith open loop new york , you have the guidance of a trusted tour guide with the freedom to get off and explore the city as you desire . their fleet of double - decker buses will give yo . . . read more\nnow open ! the marketplace , an all - new eco - friendly dining experience , features an open concept kitchen with a sleek and modern design accompanied by warm , rustic touches .\nopen loop new york offers the best hop on , hop off bus tours in the city , allowing you to explore the big apple and everything it has to offer . in addition to one of the largest flee . . . read more\nwant to discover all there is to do in new york ? click here for a full list .\nlooking to experience all that the big apple has to offer ? when you book a sightseeing tour with open loop new york , you can take advantage of the company ' s hop - on , hop - off bus . . . read more\nin new york . this seems to be a common sentiment , as several visitors left similarly positive comments .\nthank you for your review , regina ! we ' re happy you enjoyed our tours and customer service ! however , open loop ny and top view are two different companies and we can speak only for open loop ny . we ' re glad you appreciated our audio - system . it ' s very useful for . . .\ni read a lot of different bus reviews before heading to new york , and most all of them were so negative , i almost didn ' t do any ! took a chance on open loop ( top view ) and i was not disappointed . i ' m not sure what these other . . .\njust letting you know we were very excited to get around manhattan on the open loop tour bus . we did the downtown loop . hop off and hop on is not as quick n easy as it sounds . we wasted so much time waiting for the . . .\nnew for 2018 , enjoy the marketplace , an all - new eco - friendly dining experience , featuring an innovative and unique menu and open concept kitchen with a sleek , modern design accompanied by warm , rustic touches .\nhgtv is a never - ending fantasy loop . look deeper , and it gets pretty ugly .\nprivacy terms about us contact us media kit ad choices site map rss newsletters press careers \u00a92018 , new york media llc . view all trademarks\nopen loop new york caters to the array of international tourists by including audio guide narrations in nine languages : english , french , german , korean , chinese , japanese , portuguese , spanish , and italian . their knowledgeable tour guides are well - versed on the city\u2019s attractions to provide a memorable experience for tourists from all over the world .\ndouble - decker , open top bus tours that offer a huge range of loop tours that can be combined with other attractions . the guide does not accompany guests off the bus . they also offer\nopen loop new york also provides unlimited rides for tourists to explore at their own pace with tickets beginning at $ 27 . 1 , 2 , 3 , and 5 ticket packages are available , including museums , cruises , and more . 2 , 3 , and 5 day tickets include admission to the new york water taxi to see the statue of liberty . the 3 day ticket includes admission to ripley\u2019s believe it or not ! museum in times square . reserve tickets online and receive a 10 % discount .\nvisiting new york can be an exciting and bewildering experience . if you\u2019re looking for a nice overview of the entire city , you might want to consider the\non a tour of new york city . this tour has received particularly positive reviews from families and couples , so you can feel safe bringing larger groups .\n. anyone looking to experience new york during both the day and night will no doubt get a lot of value out of both of these bus tours .\nchef chikara yamada brings a new wave of japanese cuisine to new yorkers , featuring kushiage , fried skewers of fish , meat and vegetables , and other inventive japanese dishes with chef yamada ' s signature european flair , served in an omakase style . born in japan , chef chikara yamada started cooking when he was a teenager . after training at acclaimed three - star restaurant , el bulli in spain , he returned to tokyo to open his namesake restaurant yamada chikara , a small restaurant in azabu serving inventive japanese cuisine . in 2018 , chef yamada opened yamada chikara new york , bringing kushiage omakase to new york . more\nexperience a new way of fine - dining , centered around artful cuisine . more\nthis post reviews and compares the various different bus tour options available to you in nyc , including hop - on - hop - off , fully guided , themed and night tours . so , which new york bus tour is best ? tip : many of the bus tours mentioned below are included in one form or another with the new york tourist passes .\nreally enjoyed full downtown tour . tour guide allen was so good & interesting we stayed on for whole loop ! good job !\nvip is definitely recommended . warm welcome by all the staff . no queues , straight to the top . beautiful building & an amazing view of new york . loved the whole experience .\nthere\u2019s something truly magical about new york city at holiday time . from the famous thanksgiving day parade to the majestic rockefeller center christmas tree , there is so much to . . . read more\nin addition to their highly rated daily tour , this company also provides one of the longest and most detailed night tours in new york . clocking in at 4 \u00bd hours in length , the\nnew york city is filled with delicious restaurants and caf\u00e9s ready to serve you incredible meals . if you\u2019re in town visiting for just a few days , it\u2019s difficult to decide on which . . . read more\ncome hop on an open loop bus ! watch how it blows through reds forcing pedestrians in the crosswalk to hop out of the way and nearly hit other drivers . watch as it blocks intersections without a care in the world ! be sure to take lots of photos of the cyclists it ' s nearly run over as it goes through red lights that have been red for at least 30 seconds ! if you ' d rather not die on an open loop tour get your self a map and a metro card . they seem to only employ drivers who are extremely dangerous .\ninit has worked closely with york region transit to develop , test and roll out the mobile - eco2 driver support system .\nsummer is the ideal season to visit new york city . central park is in full bloom , the city streets are bustling with life and energy , and there is plenty to do and see both indoors a . . . read more\nbe sure to also read our post comparing the various tourist discount passes , such as the new york pass , citypass and the explorer pass , which may be even a better fit for you . all passes include some form of bus tour .\nopen multiple screens anytime , anywhere , big or small . deliver companion content for work or entertainment into any physical space . walk with them or leave them hanging .\nyou finally did it ! you planned an epic , once - in - a - lifetime vacation to new york city\u2026in the middle of winter . lots of savvy travelers choose to visit the big apple in the off - season . . . read more\ntwo sightseeing routes are now available , one north of manhattan , the other in the south . featuring some 40 stops in total , the routes take in new york ' s iconic sites and areas , such as times square , broadway and the empire state building .\nbeing a tourist in new york city is a job all its own . with so many sights to see , places to visit , and things to do , there\u2019s almost no question \u2014 why wouldn ' t you hire a tour guide ? . . . read more\nnote : if you are considering a tourist attraction pass , the new york pass includes big bus tickets on all of their passes , whether it be 1 day or 10 days . be sure to read our post comparing all the different tourist pass options in nyc .\nbig bus is the best - reviewed hop - on , hop - off bus tour in nyc and the company regards itself as the premium hop - on - hop - off bus service in new york city . this company sports an overall 4 out of 5 stars rating on\ngovernor abbott called harvey \u201cone of the largest disasters america has ever faced , \u201d and warned against expecting a speedy recovery . \u201cwe need to recognize it will be a new normal , a new and different normal for this entire region , \u201d he said .\n\u201cit was part of a brand new luxury residential building , \u201d she said . \u201cthis was the sales office for the building . \u201d\nyou know it from your favorite woody allen film or sex and the city episode . whether you dream of combing east village bookshops or sipping martinis in the meatpacking district , there ' s something here for you . skim our highlights and you will fall in love in a new york minute .\nthe master plan for the cornell tech campus divides campus construction into three phases to be complete in 2043 with the total construction of 2 million square feet and 2 . 5 acres of public open space . at each phase , design will follow key principles including creating a river - to - river experience from all vantage points , a variety of open spaces , and a livable , sustainable campus .\nmagic leap one allows web developers to optimize for content extraction and spatial browsing , enabling new ways to shop and explore with 3d objects .\nthank you for your review , cee . we ' re disappointed you were not satisfied with your experience . we ' re working hard to improve our services . we hope you give us another chance and try our night tour . it ' s spectacular especially on new york ' s beautiful summer nights .\nsimilar to gray line bus and big bus tours , city sights ny provides loop tours of the city with a guide who remains on the bus for the duration of the trip . they also offer combo packages .\nneither broker group disclosed the asking rents at the location , but average asking rents for retail spaces in the midtown area between 35th street and 59th street jumped 43 percent in the past year to $ 190 per square foot , according to the most recent retail report by the real estate board of new york .\nthank you for the feedback . we appreciate your honest opinion . that ' s disappointing to hear our audio - recording didn ' t work for you . we ' re constantly working on improving our services and will put an effort to fix that . we still hope you enjoyed seeing new york from the . . .\nthe cornell tech campus spans 12 acres on roosevelt island , including two acres of public open space with spectacular views of manhattan and queens , designed by world - renowned landscape design firm james corner field operations . the entire campus design is focused on fostering collaboration and innovation , which is reflected in the landscape . the open space is designed with many areas for students , faculty , staff and visitors to sit , talk and collaborate .\n. an overwhelming majority of customers have reported that their trip around new york was not only memorable , but historically accurate as well . some have even said that this tour is great for all audiences , suggesting that you need not be a fan of hip hop to learn a lot about the city while on your trip .\njust like the paris\nopen tour ,\nwhich is also operated by ratp dev , an audio guide is available in eight languages relating to the city\u2019s history and monuments by means of a dialogue between two actors .\nphotos of the opening and closing bells are available via associated press / new york , reuters america , getty images , bloomberg photo and european press agency . b - roll of the nyse trading floor is available five minutes prior to the opening and closing bell feeds . the opening bell feed ( begins at 9 : 28 a . m . et ) and closing bell feed ( begins at 3 : 58 p . m . et ) are available via encompass loop # 4090 . media seeking footage via the switch should contact nyse broadcast at the number below .\nthis fun and educational trip actually comes from the company that brought you the ride . the tour is less about the performance ( there are no singers or dancers along the route ) than it is about the city itself . if you\u2019re not interested in a more theatrical journey around new york , you may want to consider this trip instead .\nif you interested taking both a boat and bus tour while visiting new york , it\u2019s often cheapest to purchase those two tickets as part of a combo deal . many companies offer a variety of combinations , including helicopter tours and museums tickets as well . child prices are even less , but they vary . click the company links for more details .\nconnect in physical space with others , digitally . it\u2019s a new way to communicate and share experiences with friends and colleagues . call it collaboration for another dimension .\nthere ' s truly no best or worst time to visit new york , because this city is alive 24 / 7 / 365 . that being said , those on a budget should look to plan a trip between january and april , when prices will be ( at least a little ) cheaper . also , summer travelers should plan 6 months ahead .\nreviews for the manhattan experience are almost entirely positive . guests indicate that their tour guides are very helpful and friendly , providing a lot of useful information about new york during the trip . several customers were very happy with all of the different attractions included on this outing . some visitors even went so far as to suggest that this tour was worth every penny .\nno one takes you to manhattan \u2014 the center of the universe , with the biggest and the best of everything \u2014 faster , more comfortably , and less expensively than metro - north railroad . there\u0092s plenty of frequent service ( so you can come and go as you please ) ; lots of seats for you , your family , and friends ; and overhead racks for your new - found treasures . best of all , our\nnew york city getaways\npackages save you big money on some of manhattan ' s biggest attractions .\nare mixed . gray line has earned an overall rating of 3 \u00bd out of 5 stars , but they\u2019ve only received roughly 100 more positive reviews than negative . as with most bus services in new york , the negative comments focused mostly on long wait times . sadly , this isn\u2019t necessarily the fault of the company , but they still get blamed for the queue .\nin compliance with the ada / aoda , should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with infor , please call ( 678 ) 319 - 8000 or email us at adaaa @ urltoken .\ncbre new jersey brokers matthew corpuel and stephen d\u2019amato also negotiated a 13 , 000 - square - foot lease in carlstadt , n . j . for the french company\u2019s bus depot .\namtrak apta brt chicago transit authority fta high speed rail light rail mbta mci motorcoach new flyer nj transit paratransit rail rail safety safety sustainability u . s . dot university transit vehicle purchase\nwill take you past some of the most popular destinations in the entire city , including locations such as times square , chelsea market , chinatown and greenwich village . this excursion also includes at least one short walking tour and a boat tour which departs from the base of the brooklyn bridge . discover how new york city changes when the sun goes down ! available daily from 5 : 30 pm \u2013 10 pm .\nscott\u2019s pizza tours are the premier pizza tours of new york city . scott\u2019s offerings are primarily walking tours . however , on sundays , scott offers a pizza bus tour that reaches the outer boroughs of nyc . free tours by foot guests are given $ 2 off on all of scott\u2019s tours . to get the discount , be sure to plug in freebyfoot at checkout . click here to to learn about scott\u2019s pizza tours .\nspend at least five days in order to see new york like a local . manhattan is the ultimate walking city , densely packed and not very long or wide . you won ' t have to go very far and you ' ll find broadway plays to see , districts and restaurants to explore , drinks to be had , bookstores and botanical gardens to browse . and don\u2019t miss a walk on the highline or the brooklyn bridge !\ninterested in finding the best eats in new york ? here are our favorites . pizza : check out roberta\u2019s , a legendary brooklyn institution . classic bagels and lox : head to russ & daughters on the lower east side . authentic diner experience : empire diner and tom\u2019s restaurant are two of the best . fun brunch spot : try prune in the east village , or marlow & sons or cafe colette ( both in williamsburg ) .\njoseph , it is unfortunate to hear you did not enjoy your experience with open loop . many of our tour routes do overlap on similar streets with different stops so that may be why the bus had passed you . are you familiar with our\nwhere ' s my bus ?\nmobile feature where you can see where your nearest bus is ? our night tours run every 30 minutes which means you probably arrived at the stop right after the previous bus left . in any case , we ' re glad you enjoyed our night tour and hopefully nyc overall ! thank you for the review !\nslated for completion in 2019 , the verizon executive education center will ensure that cornell tech is a magnet in new york city for innovation by providing a venue for academic conferences , executive programs and academic workshops . designed by international architecture firm sn\u00f8hetta , the 40 , 000 - square - foot center will be a place for the entire tech community to gather for conferences and meetups , expanding the impact the campus has on technology beyond academia .\nbig bus tours consist of 35 stops around new york city on 4 routes , including downtown , uptown and midtown manhattan routes and one route in brooklyn ( see map detail ) . you can also download their app , which has the maps to help you plan your route . guests listen to either an english - speaking guide or an audio recording in one of 10 languages while on the bus and they are free to wander around on their own at each stop .\nsometimes it ' s difficult to constantly find new ways to impress your sweetie on valentine\u2019s day . candy , flowers , and expensive dinners definitely say \u201ci love you , \u201d but after a whil . . . read more\nmagic leap is a computing platform with a whole new set of capabilities . here are some of the experiences we\u2019ve been exploring , but they are just a jumping - off point . this is where your imagination comes to play .\nthe subway and the cab are your two best options for getting around new york . there ' s also an extensive bus network but navigating it isn\u2019t quite as intuitive as reading a subway map . plus there\u2019s a certain gritty pleasure in mastering subway lingo directions like : \u201ctake the uptown 1 , 2 or 3 trains to the cross - town q . \u201d figure out a few routes and you\u2019ll feel like a real new yoikah . a single ride on either subway or bus costs $ 3 - or if you plan on riding the subway a lot buy an unlimited week - long pass for $ 31 . 50 . the famous yellow cab needs no prep : just master a two - finger whistle , or yell\ntaxi !\nfans of seinfeld will definitely want to consider taking this tour . according to larry david , kenny kramer was the actual person who inspired the hilarious character of cosmo kramer . believe it or not , kenny still lives in new york and he provides a fabulous tour of the city to give fans a better idea of what life was like for the people that inspired the characters in everyone\u2019s favorite show about nothing . visit a lot of the locations you\u2019ve seen in the series and hear about the creation of this concept from kramer himself !\nthank you so much for your review , amanda . we ' re happy you chose us to show you around our favorite city . we ' re known for the best price / quality balance and attention to details . we understand you wanted to know more about ny . did you know there ' s an audio narration available in 9 different languages that gives you a great overview of main attractions in new york ? it ' s available on board our buses together with complimentary headsets . we hope to see you again as our customer !\nif all of the above sounds out of your price range , then you could always take advantage of the public bus system and tour around the city on your own ! the new york times published a great article a few years back about the best bus lines and routes to see all the major sites in the city . for under $ 10 , the public bus system offers visitors a great way to explore the city on their own for a minimal cost . don\u2019t forget that you can also take our free walking tours in combination with this option .\nbristol and aubrey marunde are the stars of flip or flop vegas , and they have brought the hgtv formula \u2014 an endless loop of television in which the dreams of women are made manifest by the swinging sledgehammers of men \u2014 to the quivering edge of reductio ad absurdum . they love one another ; they never quarrel ; they worship together at the church of home depot in the parish of lowe\u2019s .\nthe couple are divorcing . they are , amazingly enough , also continuing to film a new season , but viewers who love the show have plenty of other married flippers to fall in love with : there are now flip or flop s set in atlanta , fort worth , and chicago .\nwe ' re a company unparalleled in application breadth , market experience , open technology , and global reach . the best part is , we ' re achieving our goals while holding fast to the principles on which we were founded : customer service , teamwork , value , integrity , and a commitment to offer our customers industry - specific solutions at a total cost of ownership that is lower than what any of our competitors offer .\nwe bargained our way down to $ 23 for the tour in times square . it ' s a no frills way to see some of the city ' s landmarks . if you are using it as a means of transportation to get around dont ! ! ! can take upto 2 hours to do a loop not enough buses or accurate scheduling for that . self guided with headphones . i enjoyed it for the price . some tours charging upwards of $ 60 .\nbristol is no chip gaines \u2014 but he gets the job done . he\u2019s not resistant to producers portraying him as a fool . he has found a place for himself in the new economies of marriage and the housing market . in his silent , obedient way , he knows how to make a woman happy .\nus $ u . s . dollar \u20ac euro a $ australian dollar \u00a3 british pound c $ canadian dollar k\u010d czech koruna dkk danish krone hk $ hong kong dollar \u00a5 japanese yen nz $ new zealand dollar nok norwegian krone z\u0142 polish z\u0142oty s $ singapore dollar sek swedish krona chf swiss franc \u062f . \u0625 uae dirham\nwhat we wanted in a bus tour : - reasonably priced - no frills - no human tour guide - automated tour information so we could listen at our convenience - not crowded - laid back - convenient thanks to a good groupon , we got exactly what we wanted for our bus tour . we were able to purchase the groupon online , walk over to the open loop location to pick up the tickets , then immediately get on a tour . luckily the weather was gorgeous . we enjoyed driving through the city on the top of the bus . the sound worked better on some buses than others . sometimes the track would say the information for the wrong location . but for the price we paid , we were happy . our buses were never crowded . we were able to choose our seats , and spread out if we wanted to . the tickets were good for 24 hours . we were able to take two tours , which took a total of seven hours . we definitely felt like we got our money ' s worth .\n\u201cthis space had 22 - foot ceilings and has beautiful frontage on eighth avenue , \u201d mr . murphy said in a prepared statement . \u201clocated on the western side of the times square / theater district , the heavy tourist foot traffic makes this the ideal space for a tour bus company . at 25 - foot wide and 42 stories high , the icon is one of the few sliver buildings to be constructed in the last decade . the design of both the building and the storefront lends a sense of 21st century relevance to the open tour brand . \u201d\nthe night before the reveal , joanna is in a swivet of type - a concentration . she has brought beautiful flowers wrapped in brown paper and tied with raffia , and she arranges them in a loose bouquet ; she sets the table with pretty napkins and plates ; she rolls hand towels and puts them in a basket in the guest bath . and then the new owners arrive .\ncornell tech\u2019s focus on innovation is seen in its design , a new type of urban campus that allows room to think , but is also integrated with the city . with expansive views , a series of green , public spaces , and a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor areas , the 12 - acre campus is one of the most environmentally friendly and energy - efficient campuses in the world .\ninfor is the third largest provider of enterprise applications and services , helping 90 , 000 customers in 170 countries improve operations , drive growth , achieve speed as competitive differentiator , and quickly adapt to changes in business demands . more importantly , we have increasing momentum , earning the business of more than 2 , 000 new customers in the past year , with double - digit sales growth over the last three quarters .\nthank you so much for taking your time for the review , robin ! that ' s always a pleasure to know that our customers are satisfied with their experience . we ' re known for the best price / quality value and so happy that our tours met most of your expectations . we ' re looking forward to seeing you again in summer . we highly recommend you to try our new bronx tour to yankee stadium and our spectacular night tour .\nour top models have become a bit more consistent on harvey\u2019s short - term future . the storm\u2019s center is now expected to move slightly offshore by monday , still as a tropical storm , then return onshore by wednesday on a northward track expected to be near or perhaps just west of houston . as a result , a new tropical storm warning has been issued from port o\u2019connor to sargent , tx , with a tropical storm watch extending north of sargent to san luis pass , at the southwest end of galveston island .\nwhile chip knocks down the walls , joanna paints the new rooms in a pleasing light color , usually in a sophisticated palette that is based on a combination of gray and beige sometimes called \u201cgreige . \u201d her style owes much to the muted good taste that martha stewart made available to the masses . martha is generous about the long reach of her shadow , although this summer she sent out a credit - taking tweet : \u201ci cannot believe that \u2018greige\u2019 is trending as a paint color ! all my homes are based on grey / beige . \u201d\nthank you for taking the time to write your review . we ' re sorry you didn ' t enjoy your sightseeing tour and apologize for any inconvenience caused . we are sorry about the issue with the headphones . our buses and equipment are brand new but unfortunately , technical problems do happen . could you please reach out to us at marketing @ urltoken with any extra information you have about the tour , for example the bus driver ' s name ? thank you again , your input is vitally important to us and helps us improve our services .\non fixer upper , chip and joanna help home buyers on limited budgets get the most out of their investments by choosing \u201cthe worst house in the best neighborhood . \u201d that\u2019s an old real - estate canard that has long been dismissed , but no matter \u2014 when joanna starts describing all the wonderful things she can do to it , thoughts about resale value melt away into dreams of sliding barn doors , over - tufted sofas , and newly built \u201cmud rooms\u201d where the kids can stash their backpacks and soccer gear . once the buyers have chosen their new house , they\u2019re whisked away and the work begins .\nbut it was in 1999 that the network found its audience with a new show called house hunters , of which there are now an astounding 1 , 772 episodes . this wasn\u2019t about people dicking around with their bathrooms or dithering over a few feet of floor tile . this was about going all the way . this was about buying a house . the first few seasons were heavily influenced by hit shows on another network , tlc , where a wedding story and a baby story had found a large audience , composed mostly of young women , who were eager to watch 30 - minute documentaries about couples making huge steps in their lives . hgtv beat them to the punch with a show about the next step in a dream couple\u2019s life .\nalthough i am a born and raised new yorker , i wanted to feel like a tourist for a day . this was not originally on the agenda for the birthday girl . as a group we voted to do this and we had a blast . we had lamont as our tourist / driver and he was just hilarious . this is like a bus tour meets a comedy show . my friends and i sat at the top and it was awesome . we did a 6 : 30 pm tour which was good because there ' s something glamorous about nyc at night . i was scared though when we went on the bridge since we were sitting up top . other than that it was a great experience . i ' m really glad we did this spontaneously .\nmr . weinstabel added , \u201cwe were looking for something where the tourists come . \u201d\nthe two sightseeing routes are using 15 double - decker buses sporting the colors of the american flag and operate every 10 to 15 minutes .\nm is developing proprietary learning technology that asks users about their specific needs instead of merely informing them where they can pick up a car .\nin their research , the meta transportation institute details the wide range of regulatory approaches currently used and make recommendations for revising state regulations .\njohnson currently serves as the chief operating officer at the champaign - urbana mass transit district in illinois .\nmefford - miller appointed interim exec . dir . of st . louis ' metro transit\nthe position oversees all three metro transit operations : metrolink , metrobus and metro call - a - ride .\nyour comment has been submitted successfully . please note that every comment is moderated .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\nwhat can i say out of a 3 day pass we only got on twice as it was so unreliable never appeared . . .\ni wouldn ' t use this tour operator again if it was fee . . . no scratch that . . . i wouldn ' t use them if . . .\nwhat can i say out of a 3 day pass we only got on twice as it was so unreliable never appeared , drivers not friendly , no tour guide on the night tour and the bus driver drove like a mad man as we were only . . .\ni wouldn ' t use this tour operator again if it was fee . . . no scratch that . . . i wouldn ' t use them if you paid me too . erractic non reliable service . all other hop on hop off tour buses went by about 50 times while we were waiting for this one . . . .\nbuses not dependable . drivers not friendly . do not recommend this service . i waited for over an hour at central park and 68th street for a bus . finally walked back to hotel on 41st st .\nits an ok way to get around the city , i didn ' t really like it that the drivers were big tip beggars , one them even got mad at us for not leaving a tip on the brooklyn tour , and said right in our faces ,\nomg i . . .\nbut do not expect a lot of guiding . during the day , we could not hear anything on the earplugs . just noise . and we waited a very long time for this buses to arrive . that being said , - we experienced that these buses were not so full as . . .\nwe purchased tickets for a boat tour to go past ellis island and the statue of liberty . we were told : 1 . the boat tour included commentary that would provide information about where we were and what we were seeing . 2 . there was a free shuttle . . .\nif you are looking for a bus to take u around . this does the job . we took a 3 day pass . we only got on it 3 times . the first 2 journeys the audio was not working . when we asked the driver he asked us . . .\nwe appreciate your review , dawn . it ' s unfortunate you were not aware about our\nwhere ' s my bus ?\nreal - time bus tracking feature . it allows you to see the locations of all our buses from your phone or desktop so you don ' t have to wait at the bus . . .\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 . . . 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really . happened to me then , stranded me in brooklyn , yeah . thankful i know my way around the subway . if your a tourist from out of town . don ' t waste your money , go with another service . and best part is , no refunds . and map . it ' s bs . only good tour if it leaves in time is nighttime tour . was 25 minutes late starting though .\ndrivers : they are the best and most helpful and most honest . and the only reason for the stars . sellers and customers service : worst i have ever seen . sellers lied to us . the supervisor ' s name was muhammad and he said we get a ferry ride around the statues of liberty and back but we found out he lied . so i tried calling the customer service . for 3 hours every 20 minutes and each time it went to the voice mail . i called before their closing time as well . look at the competitors ' reviews before wasting your money . wish i read the reviews before buying our tickets .\nterrible . it is in the middle of summer and the bus was blowing hot air . unbelievable ! there were children inside miserable because of the heat\nwould give 0 stars if possible ! was lied to about the tour and was pressured into buying a ticket as soon as we got out of our cab . we only wanted to see the statue of liberty and was told they could bring us there after being sold a ticket for 35 dollars and shoved in line we were told to pay another 2 dollars to get on a bus to get to the ferry . then on the back of the ticket we found out we were not going to actually go to the island . just a tour around the island are you kidding me ? ! absolutely rediculouse ! avoid this tour at all costs !\ncomplete scam . don ' t believe the timeline they quote if you ' re in a hurry . put us further away from battery park . . . should have just waited in the line there ."]}
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related architecture and focus on inner - city regeneration .\npresently , with all of our client partnerships \u2013 residential , commercial , or creative consultation \u2013 ensuring that you instantly feel welcome , at ease , and inspired in your space , is cbd\u2019s premier focus .\njasmax - hugh broughton architects have been appointed the specialist architecture team for the redevelopment of antarctica nz ' s scott base . a challenge in designing for one of the world ' s most extreme environments .\nwhether you wish to start anew with an empty lot or to update an established structure loucas zahos\u2019 teneriffe architects have many years in the business creating imaginative new forms and refurbishing old structure to generate unique and exciting residential designs .\nsva international developed a robust urban design framework for the envisaged belhar cbd development . the parcels of land on the western side of symphony way were earmarked for the second and future phases of development in this incremental urban design and architecture appointment .\nmini living \u2013 invert is a design exhibition created in response to a brief for a residence on a unique 6 m x 10 m site in melbourne \u2018s cbd . fourteen architects have responded enthusiastically and their designs and 3d models will be exhibited on the site from october 4th - 8th 2017 . additionally , the brief has been incorporated into the course for rmit university \u2018s master of architecture studio students . the space will be re - imagined as a home suitable for a young family of four . given the unique spatial characteristics of the location , the architects must consider construction logistics in their designs . most important for the harmony of an inner - city home , their designs must also include some kind of garden vegetation .\npast director david matthews came in for a chat a month ago to talk to us about his time at pdt architects . he was a part of the team from 8th february 1972 until 3rd july 2009 and has some great stories to tell .\nwon as a result of a limited design excellence competition , this project explores the redevelopment of the disused , heritage - listed 1920s scots church in the sydney cbd , a stratum containing the original church auditorium of 2500 seats will be retained by the church and restored .\nbring on the build . it can be scary and we know it . cbd can ease your apprehension as construction commences . let us review the plan with contractors , keep watch on the timeline , and serve as the first point of contact as your build takes off .\nfresh eyes on your own furnishings can feel like a whole new space . by mixing touches of old favorites with shiny new treasures , rearranging existing furniture , or even bringing the outdoors in , cbd can help transform your present space without losing touch of your existing style and individual personality .\nyou might say we are obsessed with lighting \u2013 and yes , that\u2019s truly a fair statement . often unintentionally overlooked , lighting is crucial to getting it all right . cbd is committed to finding the ideal warmth by first drawing a lighting scheme that makes sense and highlights the best facets of your floorplan .\nthe pair of architects believe the tunnels could contribute to the urban regeneration and \u201cstitching\u201d together of city buildings and transport nodes of the new kazerne and park stations , as well as people who use the nearby noord street taxi facility . the tunnels would also become a new public space , said harli .\nwe stand by making first impressions count . and just like the interior , it starts with a mutual vision . cbd will consult to create an exterior design plan that tackles potential build additions , landscaping , door and hardware selections , finishes , lighting , or even offer the simplest , but instantly notable , facelift .\ncbd believes craftsmanship and timelessness are key to good design . if you can get those fundamentals plus originality , now that\u2019s real good . we\u2019ve partnered with artisans whose skill set ranges from furniture construction to sculpture , and can offer solutions to the most daunting spacial challenge or just simply build a one - 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hand experiences have afforded him an insider\u2019s perspective to developing functional and buildable design . to this day , jeremiah maintains a very hands - on approach to his pursuit of better architecture .\nhaving received his bachelor of architecture from mississippi state university in 1994 , jeremiah is a registered architect in 9 states and has numerous professional affiliations ( see below ) . he is a confirmed professional in the city of chicago department of buildings self - certified architect program which grants him use of an expedited permitting process for projects that meet city - specified criteria . since starting his own chicago - based design build practice in 1998 , jeremiah johnson has completed over 300 hospitality - related projects in chicago and across the united states . currently , he has offices in chicago , new orleans , and miami .\njeremiah\u2019s design philosophy revolves around recognizing the client\u2019s vision and budget as the driving factors in the design process . ultimately , it\u2019s the client who must operate the establishment , and if concepts are honed and budgets are met through the design process , ownership is left with confidence in the product and the capital to deliver that product . jeremiah has an adept knowledge of building codes and permitting programs and processes and is often brought into difficult projects to insure buildings are compliant , safe and durable .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\ndoors are open now in # oldtown ! come by for dinner & get a look at some of our unique design features like this one . urltoken\npdated - 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6 / 7 , 02 , himgiri complex , c . b . d . belapur , mumbai - 400614\ngangotri apartment , agroli , c . b . d . belapur , mumbai - 400614\nsai chambers , sector 11 , c . b . d . belapur , mumbai - 400614\naakar abhinav consultants pvt . ltd . , c . b . d . belapur\nkukreja centre , 4th floor , sector 11 , c . b . d . belapur , mumbai - 400614\nkonkan bhavan , no . 36 , sector 11 , c . b . d . belapur , mumbai - 400612\ngauri commercial complex , plot no . 19 , sector 11 , c . b . d . belapur , mumbai - 400614\ni strongly recommend not to take this service ! it is worst than a nighmare ! i wish there was a negative rating , would ' ve been - 10 out of 10 . my house is under renovation since jan and its april ( 4 months ) have passed by and a area of 300 sq . ft . is not yet complete ! the owner mr . vanage is very careless and so are his pack of workers ! the absentee at work is very regular . not a single job since jan is complete , every single work is left incomplete and mr . vanage is least bothered about it ! he always has some or the other reason for covering his incompentency at work ! do not opt for this service !\naakar abhinav consultants pvt . ltd . in c . b . d . belapur\ntook their service for interior designing of our 3bhk . their service were creative and pleasing . they designs were quite trendy and am contented with their service . they completed the work in 2 months . they charged moderate for the service . productive service availed here .\nthe phase 2 roll - out comprises both subsidised , flisp , and open market residential opportunities , at densities ranging between 75 du / ha to 200du / ha .\nthe layout makes provision for strong links with public transport modes such as the rail station , future mycity irt routes , and current taxi circulation , while maintaining a strong emphasis on generous green public open spaces and play areas . fitting into the informants of the belhar context , the proposed sdf integrates the current uwc , cput , northlink and oasis faculties by providing various types of tenure and housing typologies , and integrating the housing with a future retail , mixed use , civic square and facility , and town centre facility , providing a full range of daily civic functions . sva proposed the development of a unique and vibrant 21st century sustainable place for the aspirational community of the wider belhar area .\nin the america\u2019s cup just been , experts estimate the tiny island of bermuda forked out around $ 77 million to get its surroundings up to standard for such an event .\na similar investment into auckland\u2019s infrastructure and urban design will need to be made , should it host the next cup ( and most are certain it will ) , but both the government and auckland council have been frank about the high costs involved with putting on such an event .\nateed estimates changes such as extending halsey st wharf could cost between $ 80 to $ 100 million , but with sir ralph norris estimating the economic benefits could exceed $ 1 billion , it\u2019s likely the powers that be will dig into their pockets and find a way to fund it .\nthis means the prospect of another cup being hosted here creates the opportunity for forward - thinking design minds to pitch some concepts that will help the city\u2019s urban regeneration as a whole \u2013 as well as any blue - sky ideas that might not usually get as much traction .\nthe viaduct basin is already a glittering feature of auckland city and has come a long way since the last cup was hosted there in 2003 . it\u2019s now home to a bustling food and beverage scene along the viaduct and in wynyard quarter , as well as various hotels , apartments and businesses , while silo park is a spot often frequented for events .\nit\u2019s a strong foundation to build from , but there\u2019s always room for improvement .\nhere ' s several architectural and design firms ' takes on what should be done to auckland\u2019s waterfront to make it a more exciting , dynamic place .\ncontext recommends moving ferry terminals to the end of each existing wharf , to increase ferry reach and bring more people friendly space to the water precinct . syndicates village will be placed to the western edge of the tank farm , increasing public engagement . with a new canal link through to westhaven marina , auckland can establish art walks , caf\u00e9 and bar crawls and family trails which will operate day and night for the america\u2019s cup celebration in 2021 .\nultimately , we\u2019re enhancing the experience of our city\u2019s waterfront through innovation , and connection : enabling hands on creation of your own experience . prioritising pedal power and pedestrian activity . a waterfront spin serves our city for 2021 and beyond , creating fun , dynamic , people - focused spaces .\nimagine a one kilometre long , north facing new linear waterside park stretching from under the harbour bridge eastward toward the entrance to the westhaven marina . the royal nz yacht squadron would become the gatehouse to a new linear park , anchoring a promenade , an america\u2019s cup base and new zealand\u2019s yachting history into the home of the america\u2019s cup . 40 , 000 people could stretch across the waterfront promenade to farewell and welcome the racing yachts as they set off and return on each race day . the south side of the new peninsula would accommodate the team sheds and shore crew facilities , while the north face of these sheds would offer cafes , bars , hospitality venues and retail outlets during the tournament . the yachts would be safely moored in behind with easy access the open harbour .\nbeyond the america\u2019s cup life cycle , the park will become unique in auckland as a north facing , harbour edge , linear public space and promenade that would be used every day as a recreational space , but also offering viewing for regular harbour racing located at finish line of the harbour bridge . the sheds would be replaced with any variety of possibilities : clubhouses , cafes , venues , restaurants , yachting supply retailers even a yachting museum . the park would be a stopping point for the new sky path cycle way , an urban beach , an event grandstand , an exercising strip , a destination dining experience - a kind of auckland marine version of the nyc high line .\nthe current waterfront threshold is very abrupt , and although we live and interact on the sea\u2019s doorstep , we are out of sync and separated from its power , rhythm and motion . with an event like the america\u2019s cup on the horizon , it would be great to have public / urban architecture that references the ocean . architecture along the auckland waterfront threshold has the ability to embody organic periodicity and acknowledge the presence of the natural world within our built environment .\ntai whakaruru aims to activate this edge of the city by creating a tangible connection and embodiment of tidal activity within the urban realm . the tidal canopy manipulates the way people can move and inhabit the urban fringe . at low tide , the thoroughfare is open and transparent , whereas at high tide the shelter is a channelled and a fast moving space . the movement is pure and organic - all driven by tidal buoys under the wharf . the series of fern - like structures inhabit a wharf stretch of the auckland waterfront , potentially in the new wynyard development area . the whalebone - esque structure mimics an uncurling fern or sail . the glass and timber panels also draw inspiration from maori fretwork designs . tai whakaruru aims to challenge the thinking of architecture along the tidal threshold and generate more awareness of organic periodicity within the built environment . this would be an exciting and engaging addition to the waterfront , especially with an ocean orientated event like the americas cup . to our knowledge , nothing like this has been done before .\nauckland is hosting the americas cup in 2021 , and it is significant events like this that propel change . the original america cup defence in auckland in 2000 was one such propelling moment , which set the momentum for the development of the viaduct basin . further partnerships between the public and private sector have also given us the enormously successful britomart precinct and wynyard quarter . it\u2019s amazing that in the space of less than 20 years , auckland\u2019s gone from the colonial queen st \u2018dragstrip to the hinterland\u2019 to a near continuous waterfront promenade .\nthe part of auckland that generates serious passion and debate is the ports , and they have to play a part in this . my view as i sit in our offices in the old northern steamship building is that the mercantile shipping history of auckland\u2019s waterfront is important and so i\u2019m happy to see the ports stay where they are , for now , but not unchanged . when we have four million here , that might be the right time for a wholesale departure .\nand this is so very easily fixed \u2013 auckland council can do this . it enrages me to see week after week , captain cook and marsden wharves being put to the what can only be described as demeaning use for unloading , storage and distribution of cars . auckland council , who we are reminded is the 100 percent owner of the ports of auckland , could tell the ports to release this area to the public . what do they do with the cars ? build a low - rise carpark building further east , somewhere around the cement silos they recently constructed . why don\u2019t they do it ? because it\u2019s cheaper to use two old wharves . this kind of lasse faire economic argument doesn\u2019t wash in the modern city , and it\u2019s even more deeply offensive when the elected council owns the asset .\nso , just get those damn cars out of it . give us captain cook and marsden , then let the americas cup propel their development . i\u2019d like to see the cup bases on these wharves , right in town , then later , a saltwater swimming pool . it\u2019s about the waterfront , stupid .\nthe team of spaceworks believe the america\u2019s cup is about celebrating four pillars of what new zealand is known for : water , food , wine and natural beauty .\n1 . to celebrate water and to amplify our city of sails slogan of the past , we would build floating grandstands on the water and built in sail screens to project the racing . we also think the sunken stadium should be brought back . however , we\u2019d need to start building now , for it to be ready in four years .\n2 . along the waterfront , we would create a nature trail that would make visitors feel like they\u2019re in the native forest by the sea . all along , our famous photographers and artists would have the opportunity to project their own rendition of the america\u2019s cup up on sails along the walkway . this will take visitors along a journey and immerse them in new zealand life .\n3 . along the waterfront and nature walkway will be two and three - storey bars and restaurants ( pop - ups ) , celebrating our famous chefs and wine regions and which can double as stadiums . like a wine tour , this will be where visitors can eat , drink and watch the race .\n4 . convert jucy campervans into minivans and transport visitors around the waterfront and back into the city .\n5 . create an oversized artwork by installing a sail that visitors from all over the world can write and draw on . this will be our keepsake and could be installed as a permanent artwork after the event .\nidealog has been covering the most interesting people , businesses and issues from the fields of innovation , design , technology and urban development for over 12 years . and we ' re asking for your support so we can keep telling those stories , inspire more entrepreneurs to start their own businesses and keep pushing new zealand forward . give over $ 5 a month and you will not only be supporting new zealand innovation , but you\u2019ll also receive a print subscription , an idealog t - shirt and a copy of the new book by david downs and dr . michelle dickinson , no . 8 recharged ( while stocks last ) .\nit ' s good for business , us and the environment . so how can we make auckland more pedestrian - friendly ?\nthe new development utilises original support structure and references the neo - gothic massing of the original design , abandoned in the great depression . to achieve a maximum number of high - quality apartments , a system of two - level units was developed with corridors and lift access at every second floor . the whole building is within a 45\u00b0 sloping height - limit plane , which preserves solar access to wynyard park south of the site .\nthe elevation created by the sequence of double - storey apartment boxes continues the proportions of the perpendicular gothic facade below , emphasising its verticality and creating a dynamic silhouette . evocative roof forms are developed as a series of sky follies leaning over each of the rectilinear towers , with the northernmost looking towards the harbour . the double storey facade spaces enhance views to the sky and the city . integrating natural ventilation , openable sliding doors and shading elements , the attached wintergardens function as an acoustic buffer and a passive solar system to allow daylight to penetrate deep into the apartments .\nthe new towers use sandstone colours to connect to the restored stone base , as well as expanses of seamed zinc and brilliant glazing . the interplay of solid and light , zinc and glazing combined with the irregular rhythm of coloured glazing panels , blinds and shutters , creates an elevation that reflects the vitality of the urban setting .\ntim greer , paul rolfe , wolfgang ripberger , trevor williams , georgia webb , ruth leiminer , yannick goldsmith , kon vourtzoumis , roger o ' sullivan , brian zulaikha , john chesterman , angela rheinlander . photos by brett boardman , michael nicholson and patrick bingham - hall\nwe\u2019re thrilled to be able to share the first image of the design for the new zealand pavilion at expo 2020 dubai . the pavilion theme is kaitiakitanga , our care for people and place and for future generations .\nmatt leads a studio team focused on public infrastructure . he has specialist expertise in the successful integration of redevelopment and revitalisation projects within existing urban fabrics .\ntim specialises in rethinking how built environments can harness innovation . he has previously worked with clients such as westpac , auckland airport and vodafone on these kind of developments .\nthe city rail link is a transformational development for auckland . extending the rail capacity of the city by 2020 , the proposed lines will provide more public transport options than ever before .\nplanned and implemented in the right way , these projects can lead to the creation of high quality urban places at the same time as reducing the need for travel , writes head of urban design , alistair ray .\nalistair leads the urban design team at jasmax , specialising in residential masterplanning . with over 20 years experience , alistair has gained a reputation as one of new zealand\u2019s most accomplished urban designers .\nprincipal james whetter and housing strategist leonie freeman joined tony murrell on sunday morning ' s home & garden show . can nz accept new housing models if we want more affordable housing options ?\nthe foundries at 61 wellington street are freemans bay ' s newest residential offering . the development consists of 19 boutique townhouses within the centre of the city .\nstephen works on large , complex and highly collaborative projects , including tertiary education and research , master - planning , retail , transport and commercial . he seeks the stories behind the project and articulates them .\neuan co - leads a skilled design team specialising in the inherent complexities of developments in the health and education sectors . his projects are renowned for making a tangible difference for those who commissioned them .\nthe redevelopment of the university of otago dental school will provide its students , staff and patients with world - class research , laboratory and teaching facilities that are modern , high - tech and energy efficient .\nsarah co - leads the studio specialising in healthcare and tertiary education facilities . sarah ' s leadership abilities and extensive experience in coordinating large project teams deliver highly successful projects .\ndelivering a world - class healthcare facility , burwood hospital ' s 30 , 000 square metre redevelopment represents an integral part of christchurch\u2019s healthcare capability .\nyou need javascript to run this site . please enable javascript in your internet options .\nfrom his presentation we picked mad\u2019s projects that investigate on artificial nature , not in terms of a conflicting idea but with the aim of combining \u2018nature\u2019 and high - density structures .\nshan - shui city is one of the unique spatial planning concepts in the china\u2019s history , with implications on urban sustainability . it combines the urban construction and the natural environment which is mainly composed of the mountains ( shan ) and the water ( shui ) . the tight integration of architecture - landscape - city is the core of the traditional chinese city design theory and methodology ( if there is any\u2026 ) .\nthis \u2018spiritual nature of chineseness\u2019 reflects the appreciation of nature , not as a romantic , environmental or anthropomorphic device , but as a symbolic abstraction of reality \u2014 the instinctive properties of place and nature .\n\u2019emotion in architecture is fundamentally important . how do you touch people\u2019s minds ? \u2019 , mad is in tune with the chinese tradition reflected in huang tingjian\u2019s poem on the pavilion of rustling pine trees \u2014 architecture is not important , the pine trees are not important , but the emotional serenity engendered by both is what\u2019s important . \u2019 ma yansong\nbeijing is beautiful not just because of the trees , she has views , like jingshan , beihai ; a garden can be culture asset because it embeds spiritual elements in it . since we can have small - scaled objects involving emotional elements , from a plant to a city , why cannot the larger - scaled ? the dense cites ? this is the key problem today . \u2019\u2013 ma yansong\nthe concept i am going to talk about is called \u2018shan - shui city\u2019 , ( the city of mountains and waters ) which i will talk about for the first time today .\nthis image is always in front of my desk , it is done by mr . cai guoqiang in 1996 when the twin towers were still standing , it is a firework show in front of manhattan , through this image , the mighty city\u2019s image is being questioned , that is to say , what will our future city look like ? in one of our published works , we are comparing the high - density city with nature , this comparison is very intense , as mr . wang mentioned , we should put the nature into the city , and we are also thinking how to solve the conflicting positions between the two . we are also thinking how to solve the conflicting positions between the two , so we present this \u2018the city of mountains and waters\u2019 concept .\nthis is my graduation design from 2002 . it was when the twin towers fell down , and each student had to present a proposal . my proposal is \u2018floating park\u2019 , underneath is square land and square towers , what i did is a completely free landscape design . whether it be \u2018floating architecture\u2019 or \u2018floating city\u2019 , it does not matter , since it is not for practical purposes , and i was just a student then , but looking back , it means a lot to me .\nlater i competed in another competition , set also in north america and among similar capital skyscrapers , but we decided to do something natural and soft , each level with balconies . here we are trying to get rid of the monumental image of a normal skyscraper .\nthis is the local kids\u2019 drawing , which you can see are very vivid and low - profiled , with two different towers , unlike the usual twin towers with the second only copying the first .\nin this urban complex there are offices , residences , a hotel , and the focus of the design is a valley - like urban space , which forms this contrast with the outside grid . each unit is different , with normal green gardens and terraces formed organically into the design , and we have a real mountain with a waterfall .\nwe have done many different \u2018mountains\u2019 , the image i showed just now is the scenery in beihai , guangxi . we did a residence project there next to the ocean ; it is a massive size with 800m length and 100 height , which can be a small \u2013scaled city . the roof can be used for mountain climbing and it also has swimming pools , which resembles a real city . the roof can be used as mountain climbing and it also has swimming pools , which resembles a real city . just now i showed the image of le corbusier - designed bowl tower , which reappeared in china , korea . this is also a reference to it but with the urban image changed .\nthis is another project in the rural area in huangshan district with beautiful scenery . just as the previous speakers mentioned , there are projects in the city , in the rural areas , and in the natural scenes , however , in front of this beautiful natural scenery , you feel guilty doing any design . and in this case , the small - scaled city needs to be built so that the flow of people in the big city can be diverted .\nthis whole area is going to be residences , thus the problem lies not on whether to build it , but how it looks as a part of the protected landscape . we have a very simple idea to let the architecture grow out of the contour line , out of the original mountain to form the new residence space . no floor plan is the same due to the fact that the land is very complicated , and is formed by different planes , with bridges connecting them , and underneath there is tea garden , so the architecture feels like the extension of the mountains . the architecture does not have a fixed image , each level plan is different .\nthis is one of the buildings ; it looks like a pavilion , but is actually the top of a building , you can arrive from another mountaintop and then take the elevator downstairs . with this large - scaled projects going on , we realize how it will affect on the natural environment , compared with small - scaled projects which would not do much harm to the environment ; large - scaled project cannot escape the question of \u2018how it looks ? \u2019 , at the same time , people\u2019s feelings are more highlighted in this kind of project . and today i actually concentrate on the large - scaled projects .\nthis is a contrast between western an eastern landscape concepts . the left ( gardens of versailles ) is from france which represents a nature that can be sculptured from human hands , however in the east , the idea of architecture is very vague , because it has landscape elements involved , which means the natural elements , like stone and water , are wholly merged with the artificial and as a matter of fact , even these natural elements are artificial themselves .\nanother project of ours in the west lies in rome , which i find a museum - like city . we are doing a renovation project near the city center ; you can see that the street in the west is quite important , so are the building elevations , which form the streetscape . these classic buildings have stone walls to shoulder weight ; this is the one we are working on ."]}
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", "topic": 16}], "title": "shirin asal food industrial group", "paragraphs": ["receive free shipment alerts by email whenever shirin asal food industrial group clears a shipment through customs .\nour bill of lading data reveals the trading activities of shirin asal food industrial group and millions of other manufacturers .\nopening of shirin asal food group large industrial projects and the largest private industrial town in shabestar by president dr . haassan rouhani and the minister of agricilture\na story of sweetness and the taste of life since 1990 . the delicious & sweet world of shirin asal food industrial group started out in 1990 with a small pack of sandwich biscuits covered with chocolate . however , with the trust and loyalty shown by consumers in iran and many countries around the world , shirin asal food industrial group has continuously worked hard for the satisfaction and the good health of the consumers as the main asset to the company .\na story of sweetness and the taste of life since 1990 . the delicious & sweet world of shirin asal food industrial group started out in 1990 with a small pack of sandwich biscuits covered with chocolate . however , with the trust and loyalty shown by consumers in iran and many countries around the world , shirin asal food industrial group has continuously worked hard for the satisfaction and the good health of the consumers as the main asset to the company .\nshirin asal has more than 1000 products to cater for the many different customer needs and customer habits in different markets . to be able to continually meet their changing needs , shirin asal puts a strong focus on new product development . shirin asal food industrial group is , due to its products quality and customer services and its policy of expansion and growth is well known in many countries in the world . shirin asal remains the cornerstone of the confectionery industry in iran .\n\u201cthe real measurement of the group\u2019s success is consumer satisfaction ; shirin asal has an important and growing place in people\u2019s hearts . \u201d\nshirin asal , over its fast historical development from a small factory to the country s leading confectionery group , has demonstrated an enviable capability to adjust to an ever - changing external environment . shirin asal is the only fully integrated iranian confectionery group that produces and markets high - quality cocoa , chocolates and confectionery products selling and distributing to different consumer and customer segments in world - wide markets . shirin asal is the only fully vertically integrated confectionery group from the bean to the shelf as the iranian market leader . shirin asal cost leadership and differentiated services are the drivers for growing much faster than the markets . shirin asal has a strong focus on quality and on innovation , about 50 % of sales are from products developed over the last two years shirin asal ` s cocoa bean collection network in ivory coast and the region offer protection against interruptions in raw material supplies . shirin asal has more than 1000 products to cater for the many different customer needs and customer habits in different markets . to be able to continually meet their changing needs , shirin asal puts a strong focus on new product development . shirin asal food industrial group is , due to its products quality and customer services and its policy of expansion and growth is well known in many countries in the world . shirin asal remains the cornerstone of the confectionery industry in iran . shirin asal is the clear out post in a range of biscuits , cakes , chocolates and confectionery not only for production , sales and production range , but also for distribution reaches . innovation and renovation continues to be the lifeblood of internal growth of shirin asal group . consumers are always seeking new concepts and experiences and it is shirin asal \u2019s innovation that provides them .\nmoreover , underneath the significant group umbrella , shirin asal is also responsible for cattle breeding and dairy farming , which will continue to be a major contributor to the group\u2019s performance in the agro - industry .\nshirin asal is the clear out post in a range of biscuits , cakes , chocolates and confectionery not only for production , sales and production range , but also for distribution reaches . innovation and renovation continues to be the lifeblood of internal growth of shirin asal group . consumers are always seeking new concepts and experiences and it is shirin asal\u2019s innovation that provides them .\nshirin asal , over its fast historical development from a small factory to the country leading confectionery group , has demonstrated an enviable capability to adjust to an ever - changing external environment . shirin asal is the only fully integrated iranian confectionery group that produces and markets high - quality cocoa , chocolates and confectionery products selling and distributing to different consumer and customer segments in world - wide markets . shirin asal is the only fully vertically integrated confectionery group from the bean to the shelf as the iranian market leader .\n\u201cfortunately , the taste and flavor of iranian food and sweet products is favored and supported by our customers and we have become known for halal food everywhere in the world , \u201d secretary of food industries association of iran kaveh zargaran said .\nshirin asal food ind . group is the leader manufacturer company of food & confectionery products in iran . the shirin asal group has an industrial specialization in producing different kinds of biscuits , cookies , cakes , wafers , crackers , marshmallow , hard candy , center filled hard candy , toffee , center filled toffee , chewing gum , chocolates and chocolate bars , tablet chocolate , gummy candy , cooking oil , spaghetti , tomato paste , dairy products , cocoa powder , cocoa butter and more than 700 products using the latest technology . for more information please visit : urltoken or email us : info @ urltoken\nshirin asal cost leadership and differentiated services are the drivers for growing much faster than the markets . shirin asal has a strong focus on quality and on innovation , about 50 % of sales are from products developed over the last two years shirin asal ` s cocoa bean collection network in ivory coast and the region offer protection against interruptions in raw material supplies .\nzargaran said iran\u2019s food industry complies with international standards in terms of technology and quality .\nshirin asal is the only fully integrated iranian confectionery group that produces and markets high - quality cocoa , chocolates and confectionery products selling and distributing to different consumer and customer segments in world - wide markets .\nis one of iran\u2019s largest labs and most selling in iran began the story of sweetness and taste of life since 1990 , as the industrial food group in 1990 began with a small group of biscuits , but with the trust and loyalty shown by consumers in iran and many countries all over the world pay group industrial food that constantly and it is difficult satisfaction working for the health of consumers . shirin asal over the historical development of the food was transformed from a small factory to a range of sweets has proven to lead the country to adapt to the ever - changing environment . shirin asal is the sum of the integrated iranian sweets works for the production of high quality cocoa , chocolate and confectionery products , sale and distribution for various consumers . it is a leading company in the iranian market and because of the outstanding leadership and differentiated services is motivated to grow much faster than the market also has a strong focus on quality and innovation , about 50 % of sales are from products that have evolved over the past two years . shirin asal always seek new experiences , new concepts and new innovations to satisfy its customers .\njorc industrial bv via customs warehouse sia abx nerminal nr . lv - 98 - a - 0251 , uriekstes 4 , riga , latvia\n\u201cshirin asal has grown as a trusted and respected national brand with a global impact because of our strategic investments and subsequent formation of new businesses segments , followed by entry into new food markets . the shirin asal group of companies create added - value and it has always been a great honour for me to see the organisation evolve to reach new customers thousands of miles away . today , we proudly export to more than 60 countries , \u201d says miss zhaeleh , who was educated at one of the top business schools in the us due to its strong culture of diversity and inclusion .\n\u201cthe group dynamism and growth in line with our vision , mission and values - combined with our horizontal and vertical integration strategies - are all designed to provide the framework to future - proof shirin asal , and make sure that we remain responsive to the country\u2019s economical , cultural and social development going forward . \u201d\nhe made the remarks on the sidelines of an international exhibition for agriculture and food industries in tehran , titled iran agrofood 2015 which opened on wednesday .\nbuilding its reputation for a growing range of internationally acclaimed products over the past 25 years , iranian confectionery group , shirin asal has become one of the most recognised and much - loved brands in many markets across its global distribution network . the company\u2019s market - leading status as the only fully - integrated confectionery group in iran has been forged through the adoption of a locally - unrivalled continuous improvement strategy and by working closely with different consumer market segments worldwide .\nsupereme leader , in meeting with mr . zhaeleh , chairman of shirinasal group emphasised on\nsupporting domestic productions\nthey account for more than half of iran\u2019s food industry exports which are estimated at $ 1 . 2 billion a year , although new statistics are not available .\ncorporate social responsibility represents another key facet of shirin asal\u2019s local rooting , having participated in some significant community projects and charitable giving over the years across employment , education and environmental awareness , designed to \u201ccreate shared value for the business and society\u201d .\nmiss zhaeleh says : \u201cwhile the middle east and persian gulf countries remain shirin asal leading export regions , africa , the cis countries , the far east , the east europe countries and russia , and the balkans are becoming increasingly important trading partners . meanwhile , the wider group has already started to enter the new markets in western europe , north america , pacific , and south american countries . \u201d\nsins 1981 , mr . seyed ali aghaei had been trying hard in the period . when the country was involved in the imposed war , and in 1999 yas plastic shargh , which is an advanced and unique industrial facto\nshirin asal , aydin , shoniz , anata , baraka and chichak are some of the household names in iran and the country\u2019s best gourmet chocolate brands . they have a legion addicted to their variety of confectionery sweets and candies which come in non - ending colorful wrappings and diverse tastes .\nhe says : \u201cenhancing the training infrastructure we have in place already is an essential part of shirin asal\u2019s continuous development . people are at the centre of everything we do , and our academy reflects our dedication to the formation of an agile and effective training programme throughout the value chain .\nmaking the most of the latest production technologies , including the adoption of advanced automation and robotics in compliance with the latest international manufacturing standards , shirin asal has spent the past few years investing in new and upgraded facilities across the majority of its product range ; in addition to preparations for the production of functional products , ice cream , and sugarless products . in line with this , the group has also established one of the most advanced cocoa bean processing plants in the world .\nin order to make its products as accessible as possible , shirin asal has established what miss zhaeleh calls a \u201cspecialised decentralised strategy dedicated to efficient exports\u201d . by shaping the group\u2019s global marketing and communications strategy around each country\u2019s market and consumer preferences and controlling every link in the production chain , the organisation has been ranked as the top iranian exporter in terms of \u201cexport activities and the wide range of countries served\u201d , as well as being awarded with the title of \u201cexemplary exporter of the year\u201d .\nagency luxottica eyewear company global : luxottica group global leader in the design , manufacture , marketing and distribution of prescription frames and sunglasses in the middle and varieties priced value . the group\u2019s products are designed and manufactured in six and means in italy and one in the people\u2019s republic . . . luxottica s . p group . a . specializes in the design , manufacture and distribution of sunglasses frames of all varieties and excellent prices . the company is working on two axes : manufacturing and wholesale distribution and singular\nshirin asal recognises the importance of investing profits back into the business in order to uphold quality standards and its attitude towards continuous innovation while exploring new ways to increase export reach . \u201cquality , affordability and product accessibility are three core facets that allow shirin asal to remain competitive , \u201d says mr zhaleh . \u201cour vertically - integrated supply chain adds value to this trio and we continue to invest in the best methodologies that boost our internal efficiencies to help us become self - sustainable . this strategy also includes the addition of our own chain stores , a strong distribution network comprising 120 , 000 sales outlets , our own machinery and equipment manufacturing and maintenance facilities , and our own packaging manufacturing and supply facilities . \u201d\ngoldnet engineering group was founded in 2000 to initiate services in ict solutions . this corporation with more than a decade of experience has already patented more than 8 inventions and has always t\nwith strong leadership and direction from local entrepreneur , mr younes zhaleh , the company founder and chief executive officer ( ceo ) and daughter , miss sahar zhaeleh , vice president ( vp ) , shirin asal has become known for its successful innovation , enthusiasm for creation , hardworking teams , dedication to the best manufacturing technologies available and responding to the changing needs of the consumer .\nbehind the focused activities and investments of the group is a close - knit and diverse family of around 12 , 000 hardworking employees who continue to follow the leadership and guidance of mr zhaleh .\nby closely monitoring food and confectionery trends and using them as a springboard to create affordable , nutritious and healthy products , the company has proved its ability to adjust to an ever - changing external environment , while shouldering a much broader range of responsibilities across multiple markets throughout the group ; overseeing its operations from \u201cbean - to - shelf\u201d . guided by these principles , the ceo was awarded the jewels of muslim world award to mark the entrepreneur\u2019s excellence , innovation and accomplishments within the global economy .\ntargeting an even stronger distribution network in iran - covering the majority of the national territory including the most remote provinces - in addition to increasing product availability in chain stores , shirin asal is eager to expand further into the wholesale and retail sectors . the vp affirms : \u201cpowerful distribution networks lie behind the greatest successes in the confectionery and fast - moving consumer goods ( fmcg ) industries , and we intend to capitalise on our connections to continue increasing our reach . \u201d\nthe ceo highlights : \u201cthe group has been created to create . leveraging our vast experience in the bakery , cocoa and sugar confectionery markets , we quickly capitalised on new product areas including the manufacture of fruit juices and concentrates , carbonated fruit juice beverages , milk and dairy products , potato chips and pellets ( snacks ) , tomato paste and ketchup . \u201d\nthis target will also involve the establishment of new business partnerships to increase the group\u2019s activities in global markets , and to ultimately grow closer to the consumer . mr zhaleh adds : \u201cwe are currently looking for strong and efficient business partners who are active in our target export markets , and we are finding much success from our attendance at many well - known international exhibitions and business fairs . \u201d\n\u201cnot only this , but we have heavily invested in enhancing our own packaging plants to be able to offer this service to other companies . this promising new revenue stream forms part of the group\u2019s new product development ( npd ) strategy , which also entails generating interest in our capacity to supply bespoke machinery and equipment tailored for those who choose us as their business partner , \u201d mr zhaleh explains .\niran has its own treat recipe for chocolate lovers and clients in more than 100 countries .\niran has its own treat recipe for chocolate lovers , and clients in more than 100 countries have a sweet tooth for iranian candies .\nas the supplies are tucked in with great relish , the industry keeps a low profile but secretary of the chocolate , sweets and biscuits association jamshid maghazei says iran\u2019s chocolate sales outstrip twice its car exports in value .\nmajor customers are in the persian gulf littoral states , australia , europe and japan but it was the us which took in the biggest supply of iranian chocolates and sweets before washington imposed new sanctions on tehran .\nthe sanctions however have not sapped the business and the market count has risen now to 100 from 60 countries when the us intensified sanctions on iran in 2012 .\nthe industry directly employs more than 100 , 000 people , with many others benefiting in related businesses such as packaging and agriculture .\nthe northwestern city of tabriz , a byword for business knack of its traders , is known as iran ' s capital of chocolates with its inventory of artisan bakers .\n\u201ccurrently , our chocolates and sweets are exported to 100 countries , \u201d he said .\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 .\nleader of the islamic revolution ayatollah seyed ali khamenei at the meeting with mr . younes zhaeleh . . . .\npresident dr . hassan rouhani , dr . mahmoud hojjati , the minister of agriculture and the government delegation . . .\nsme ( on behalf of windham hill / legacy ) ; cmrra , solar music rights management , ubem , sony atv publishing , the harry fox agency , inc . 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", "topic": 38}], "title": "flytxt", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 48 flytxt reviews submitted anonymously by flytxt employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if flytxt is right for you .\nin an interaction with fiercetelecom , dr . vinod vasudevan , ceo , flytxt explains how flytxt\u2019s flag\u2026\nflytxt is the independent market leader in intelligent customer engagement technology . flytxt ' s ente . . .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at flytxt , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the flytxt company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at flytxt .\nthe flytxt solution enables more informed interaction with customers , enhancing the network experience , he said .\nflytxt is a software product company that specializes in big data analytics enabled advanced mobile marketing and advertising for telecom industry .\nflytxt , a firm that provides analytics - driven platforms to telecom companies , has gone live in three \u2018mtn markets\u2019 in africa .\nprateek kapadia , chief technology officer , flytxt , said telecom companies are among the most complex it environments for deploying analytics platforms .\ni applied through a recruiter . the process took 6 + weeks . i interviewed at flytxt ( thiruvananthapuram ) in march 2015 .\nflytxt has signed a group - 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term partnership with zain , creating sustained measurable economic impact for them . \u201d\ndr . vinod vasudevan , ceo , flytxt spoke to the hindu businessline on how companies are adopting data analytics to drive digital transformation . according to him , the ability to analyse data , interpret insights , derive intelligent decisions and act on them has become a competitive differentiator for enterprises .\nthe cvm solutions powered by flytxt flagship product neon - dx leverage packaged analytics to provide mobile operators with actionable insights that help them take faster decisions across business work flows and touch points . these solutions further enable them to personalise their services to customers and optimally utilise opportunities for enhancing customer lifecycle value .\n, a fast growing customer data analytics software company , announced today that it has entered into an agreement to deploy its customer value management ( cvm ) solutions for zain group , a leading mobile telecom innovator in eight markets across the middle east and africa . flytxt , through its cvm solutions , will deliver deeper customer insights to enhance customer experience and revenue for zain group operations .\nas senior vice president , hetarth patel oversees world - wide sales of flytxt ' s big data analytics solutions for digital transformation . previously , hetarth held sales and business development positions at telenity for their asia pacific region , establishing tier 1 customer references and key oem relationships with leading neps and sis . before telenity , hetarth has worked in professional services division for comverse south asia and idea cellular . hetarth holds a be in electronics & communications .\nwe choose the best to deliver the best flytxt offers exciting opportunities to work in the fast evolving domain of big data analytics . we are looking for dynamic professionals who are willing to make a difference , challenge the boundaries of what is possible and are passionate about mobile technology . if that sounds exciting , find out if any of the open positions match your desired opportunity . if not , be among the first to be considered when such an opportunity opens up with us\nanil is a seasoned and senior hr management professional with nearly 20 years of exposure to the entire gamut of hr including performance management , talent management , leadership development , compensation & benefits , employee engagement , policies & procedures , recruitment and change management for mncs in banking , it and manufacturing sector . prior to joining flytxt , he was associated with rbs business services pvt . ltd . anil has pursued his post graduate diploma in personnel management and industrial relations from xlri , jamshedpur .\ndr . vinod vasudevan is responsible for driving the company\u2019s strategic direction and overall management . dr . vasudevan brings to flytxt more than 20 years of experience in mobile industry across the world . he has held senior management roles in technology start - ups , applied r & d ; and large telecommunications companies like reliance communications , india , newstakes inc , usa , krdl , singapore and ntt , japan . an industry thought - leader , dr . vasudevan holds several patents and has won many awards . he is an alumnus of indian institute of technology , kharagpur .\nwe are now seeing the birth of the era of ai - enabling every facet of our lives , from autonomous driving to virtual assistants and marketing automation . ai is the catalyst for a fundamental shift in the way business and their customers engage . this presents incredible opportunities for flytxt as we look to the future and build on our incredible first 10 years in business . we aim to become the leading provider of intelligent digital customer engagement solutions for enterprises by growing our sector portfolio , as well as extending our reach into new heights . this will be achieved by leading the way in the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in customer engagement .\nzain is a leading telecommunications operator across the middle east and africa providing mobile voice and data services to over 47 million active customers as of 31 december , 2016 . with a commercial presence in 8 countries , zain operates in : kuwait , bahrain , iraq , jordan , saudi arabia , sudan and south sudan . in lebanon , the group manages \u2018touch\u2019 on behalf of the government . in morocco , zain has a 15 . 5 % stake in \u2018inwi\u2019 , through a joint venture . zain is listed on the kuwait stock exchange ( stock ticker : zain ) . we recommend the investor community download the \u201czain group investor relations\u201d mobile app . for more please email info @ urltoken or visit www . urltoken ; urltoken ; urltoken ; urltoken ; urltoken ; 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 .\nmtn group connects subscribers in 22 countries across africa , asia and the middle east .\nthe platform has gone live in ghana , rwanda , guinea - 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{"id": 55092, "summary": [{"text": "the odisha film development corporation is a public sector undertaking ( psu ) of government of odisha .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "odisha film development corporation is a promotional agency for the growth and development of film industry in odisha established in 1976 in cuttack to promote the oriya film industry . ", "topic": 11}], "title": "odisha film development corporation", "paragraphs": ["the odisha film development corporation ltd . ( a govt . of odisha ) , chalachitra bhawan , buxi bazar ,\nthe odisha film development corporation limited is involved in community , personal & social services activity and currently company is in active status .\nthe odisha film development corporation limited was registered at registrar of companies cuttack on 22 april , 1976 and is categorised as company limited by shares and an state govt company . the odisha film development corporation limited ' s corporate identification number ( cin ) is u92112or1976sgc000692 and registeration number is 000692 .\nthe orissa film development corp . ltd . , cuttack is a promotional agency for the growth and development of film industry in the state . the corporation is functioning since april , 1976 and has been implementing different schemes under the plan programme for development of film industry in the state .\nthe odisha film development corporation limited registered address on file is chalachitra bhawan buxi bazar cuttack cuttack or 753001 in , cuttack - 753001 , orissa , india .\nthe odisha film development corporation limited is an unlisted public company incorporated on 22 april , 1976 . the registered office of the company is at chalachitra bhawan buxi bazar , cuttack , cuttack , orissa .\nthe odisha film development corporation limited is an unlisted company incorporated on 22 april 1976 with registrar of companies , cuttack . the registered office of the company is at chalachitra bhawan buxi bazar cuttack cuttack or 753001 in .\nthe corporation discharges its functions as per the norms fixed by the board of directors of the corporation , government of odisha and government of india from time to time .\na ) to develop and land and raise cashew plantations and other suitable species in the state of odisha for the purpose of development of the state .\ncopyright \u00a9 2016 . all rights reserved by industries department , govt . of odisha\nthe odisha film development corporation limited currently have 8 active directors / partners : madhu sudan mishra , muzibulla khan , bibhuti bhusan behera , bijendra kumar mohanty , basant kumar dash , nitin bhanudas jawale , dillip kumar mishra , sushil kumar das , and there are no other active directors / partners in the company except these 8 officials .\nbhubaneswar : june is going to be packed with activities for the bjp in odisha .\nd ) to acquire on ownership or lease basis existing cashew plantations raised by the government of odisha for subsequent maintenance , intensive development , management , harvesting and realize revenue there from .\nnational film development corporation ( nfdc ) of the information and broadcasting ministry will organize exhibitions highlighting achievements of the union government in the last three years . the party has also planned to organize \u2018sab ka saath sab ka vikas\u2019 ( sssv ) programme in 46 places with the objective to inform people about the welfare schemes launched by the centre for inclusive development .\nkerala infrastructure and technology for education ( kite ) of the kerala education department adds a new feather in its cap by providing facility for over 6 million students of kerala to watch 100 renowned indian classic films made by national film development corporation ( nfdc ) through kite ' s victers channel .\nthe national film development corporation ( nfdc ) is organising the event that includes various attractive programmes . other than generating awareness among people by means of exhibition , information kiosks and quiz shows , people will be taught about mobile app downloading process and their views and comments will also be collected .\nstay up to date on all the latest odisha news with the new indian express app . download now\nsenior bjp leaders and union ministers will propagate the achievements of the modi government and convince the masses in the state that if the bjp comes to power in odisha , the same model of development will be replicated in the state .\nas regards system of compensation provided in the regulations of the corporation , the corporation provides group gratuity and group insurance to its employees through pension & gratuity scheme department of life insurance corporation of india , 84 , kharavela nagar , bhubaneswar .\nwith a view to make odisha self - sufficient ion production of cashew grafts and to supply cashew grafts to government agencies as well as private farmers in reasonable cost , the corporation has established 13 no of cashew nurseries in different places of odisha . the detail production and utilization of cashew grafts are given below .\nthe corporation has the following board / committees consisting of two or more persons .\ngeneral manager , technical is responsible for all technical activities of the corporation such as new plantation programme , maintenance of existing plantations , production of planting materials and nurseries activities , cultural operation , land development programme etc . he will look after the implementation of centrally sponsored schemes and state work plan and provide technical guidance to the field functionaries and private cashew growers for all round development of the corporation and state as a whole . he will ensure check measurement of all technical and civil works of the corporation .\nnational film development corporation of the information and broadcasting ministry is also screening short films at the festival highlighting the achievements of the union government in the last three years . the festival will be launched in 30 district headquarters in four phases . in the first phase , the event is being organised in cuttack , dhenkanal , bhadrak , rajgangpur , paralakhemundi , boudh and bhubaneswar .\nsubsidy to film producers with a view to encourage the producers for production of films the state the corporation has formulated such scheme for extending subsidy to the producers . this scheme has been implemented after due approval of the state government and as envisaged in the iprs . during the year , 2009 - 10 the corporation has sanctioned subsidy amounting to rs . 1 . 76 lakhs in favour of one producer for production of film . it is proposed that during the year , 2010 - 11 , a sum of rs . 56 . 50 lakhs will be given to the film producers as subsidy for production of 15 nos . of films .\ngeneral manager , finance & company secretary will look after and control all financial matters of the corporation such as timely preparation of budget , reconciliation of accounts , finalization of accounts , drawal of profit & loss accounts , balance sheet , auction receipt , bank deposits and withdrawal and audit of accounts etc . being the general manager , finance , he is the drawing and disbursement officer of the corporation and responsible for effective handling of all financial dealings of the corporation . he is the custodian of the securities , bonds and promissory notes pledged with the corporation . he will review the financial position of the corporation periodically and ensure all round economic development of the corporation .\ngovt . of odisha : : central monitoring mechanism for right to information [ rti cmm v - 3 . 0 ] : pages\nchairman of the corporation will preside over the meeting of the board of directors . chairman can be delegated with powers by the board to take major financial decision beyond the power of the managing director for the programmes of the corporation . he ios entitled to get the monthly financial results of the corporation , to hold periodical meetings , to review the programmes and work of the senior officers of the corporation and generally review the functioning of the corporation .\nthe corporation is not granting any concessions , permits or authorizations to any individual or firms .\nsubsidy to cinema halls ( refund of e . t . ) : in respect of new cinema houses , the amount collected by way of entertainment tax excluding surcharge tax on exhibition of advts . and show tax for first two years after its commissioning is given as subsidy to the concerned cinema halls through the orissa film development corporation ltd . as per the rules of the corporation and approved by the state government from time to time . during the ear , 2009 - 10 , the corporation has not sanctioned subsidy in favour of any cinema hall owners towards subsidy ( refund of e . t . )\nunder the above programme , the corporation has supplied high yielding cashew grafts from its own nurseries as well as from private nurseries of inside / outside the state to different destinations as per the indents of the director , horticulture , odisha .\nthe board of directors of this corporation is the supreme decision making authority for managing the affairs of the corporation . any decisions relating to the financial and administrative matters of this corporation are taken by the board of directors adhering to the norms and guidelines of the state and central government issued from time to time . the management of the corporation executes , supervise and accountable to the affairs of the corporation as per the channels furnished in the functional set up at point no . 2\nrti cmm is a central monitoring mechanism by govt . of odisha to ensure the implementation of right to information act , 2005 at all public authorities of govt . of odisha . this is developed with an objective to provide single point access of all rti related information catering to section - 4 , section - 25 of rti act , 2005 in an uniform manner . this project is monitored by department of information & public relations , govt . of odisha [ nodal department of govt . of odisha for rti implementation ] in collaboration with luminous infoways . content on this website is published by respective public authorities and managed by information & public relations department , govt . of odisha . for any query regarding this website please contact web information leader : sri basant kumar mohanty , chief monitoring officer , rti implementation , odisha . e - mail : rti - ori [ at ] nic [ dot ] in .\nsince 1996 , the corporation has taken up the centrally sponsored scheme\nintegrated cashew development programme\nunder the state work plan with a view to develop cashew in wasteland of private farmers . the detail achievements in this programme since last seven years are given below ;\nterm loan to producers for production of films this corporation has formulated this scheme with a view to encourage the producers for production of oriya films in the state . by the end of 2008 - 09 the corporation has sanctioned rs . 3 . 51 crores towards term loan in favour of 41 nos . of producers . during the year , 2009 - 10 the corporation has not sanctioned any amount in respect of the term loan in favour of any producer for production of oriya feature film . it is proposed that during the year , 2010 - 1 1 , a sum of rs . 60 . 00 lakhs will be extended to the film producers as term loan for production of 4 nos . of oriya films .\ni ) graft form corporation ' s nurseries10 , 37 , 990 nos . @ rs . 17 / - each\nsoft loan to producers for production of films this corporation has formulated this scheme with a view to encourage the producers for production of oriya films in the state . by the end of 2008 - 09 the corporation has sanctioned rs . 1 . 55 crores in favour of 101 nos . of producers towards soft - cum - bridge loan . during the year , 2009 - 10 , the corporation has not sanctioned soft - cum - bridge loan in favour of any producer for production of oriya film . it is proposed that during the year , 2010 - 1 1 , a sum of rs . 40 . 00 lakhs will be extended to the film producers as soft - cum - bridge loan for production of 05 nos . of oriya films .\nthe board of directors of the corporation formulates policy for the management of affairs of the corporation . all the members of the board of directors including the chairman and managing directors are appointed / nominated by the state government from time to time . most of the times , the government nominates representatives from the members of the public and people ' s representatives as the members of the board of directors of the corporation who participate in formulating different policies of the corporation or implementation thereof .\nthe corporation is conducting farmers ' training programme every year in different locations in order to transfer recent cashew orchard development technology to the cashew farmers in assistance of the government of india . it is seen that this farmers ' training programme is very useful and appreciated by the farmers . the detail statement on farmers ' training is given below :\nthe corporation discharges its functions in accordance with the state government / central government rules , regulations , instructions , manuals and records as the corporation has not framed any rules excepting its own recruitment and promotion rules , 1996 which is pending at the government level for approval .\nodisha chief secretary a p padhi held talks with the additional member of railways ( tourism and catering ) , sanjiv garg yesterday about the possibility of launching a luxury train service , the official said .\nall the files relating to financial matters of the corporation are routed through him . he submits the files to the general manager , finance .\nthe meetings of those boards and committees of the corporation are not open to the public nor the minutes of such meetings accessible for public .\npresident ram nath kovind inaugurated the state campus of the institute of chemical technology - indian oil corporation ( ict - ioc ) here on sunday .\ngeneral manager , administration will look after acquiring land from revenue department , filing requisition in different tahasils , conducting joint survey & demarcation of cashew plantations of the corporation with concerned tahasils , payment of premium , ground rent & cess to different tahasildars , preventing encroachment of corporation land , certificate case , all establishment matters , legal matters , law & order problems and disciplinary proceedings , maintenance and control of all vehicles of the corporation etc .\nthis corporation has devised this ' scheme for extending loan to the entrepreneurs for construction of janata and rural cinema halls in the state . besides , the corporation is extending loan for renovation and remodelling of existing cinema halls . by the end of 2008 - 09 the corporation has sanctioned loan of rs . 49 . 25 lakhs for construction of 52 nos . of janata and rural cinema halls and 61 . 48 lakhs to 34 nos . of cinema halls for renovation purpose . during the year , 2009 - 10 the corporation has not sanctioned any amount to the entrepreneurs for construction / renovation of cinema halls in the state .\nhe is attached to the chairman of the corporation and also deals with all the legal matters , enquiry of disciplinary proceedings , land matters and meeting proceedings .\nthe making of india developed ( modi ) festival\u2019 organised by the bjp nationwide to mark the completion of three years of the nda government , began at seven places in odisha on the first day on friday . the programme will continue till june 15 .\nthe festival features all the central government schemes and development activities introduced by the bjp government during three years . jan - dhan yojana , pradan mantri suraksha bima yojana , pradan mantri jeevan jyothi bima yojana , pension yojana and many more schemes are included in the list .\nhe is to execute all the civil works of the corporation and prepare estimate and measure the work done by him . he submits the files relating to civil works to the assistant engineer .\nbesides , the corporation has taken up rejuvenation of its own old and senile cashew plantations over 4 , 261 . 56 ha . since 1999 - 2000 . the achievement in this regard since last nine years is given below .\nin case of death of an employee during his service in the corporation , nominee / legal heir of the deceased will be eligible to get full gratuity amount @ 15 days salary ( pay + d . a . ) per year through life insurance corporation of india and gratuity trust and insurance amounting to rs 62 , 000 / - besides these , nominee / legal heir of the deceased will also get encashment of unutilized earned leave of the deceased up to the maximum 300 days as per the state government rules , family pension as per employees ' provident fund rules and balance amount of c . p . f in case of retirement , the employee of the corporation is eligible to get gratuity through life insurance corporation if india and gratuity trust , encashment of unutilized earned leave up to the maximum 300 days as per the state government rules , balance provident fund and pension as per employees ' provident fund rules .\nmanaging director , being the chief executive of the corporation , shall be responsible for the day - to - day management of the corporation and will act within the authority delegated to him by the board of directors . he will ensure that meeting of the board of directors are called as prescribed and apprise the board on the working of the corporation . he will specifically place before the board statements indicating the in - flow and out - flow of cash ( month - wise ) and the quarterly profit and loss statement for the preceding quarter . he will place before the board all decisions taken in anticipation of approval by the board by the chairman / managing director for ratification by the board .\nhe will initiate action on the suggestions given in the tour notes of the chairman or incase , if he feels a different action would be proper , he will submit his views to the board for decision . he will be the disciplinary authority in respect of all officers and employees of the corporation sub - ordinate to him . he will see that the affairs of the corporation are managed on proper lines and in a business like manner so as to achieve the objectives laid down in the articles of association / statutes , bring in dividends on the investments made by the government and generally develop the economy of the corporation . he can appoint staff subject to creation of posts by the board of directors from time to time in compliance to the guidelines / circulars issued by the government from time to time .\nbhubaneswar : the bjd on thursday criticised the centre for spending crores of tax payers\u2019 money to publicise achievement of narendra modi government on completion of its three years in office . \u2018modi fest\u2019 , which begins from friday , is a complete waste of public money , bjd general secretary sanjay dasburma told mediapersons here . as many as 45 public sector undertakings ( psus ) have been forced to sponsor the programme and tour of several union ministers including venkaiah naidu and madhya pradesh cm shivraj singh chouhan to odisha .\n\u201cbjd will reach out to people and make them aware of such wastage of public money by bjp for own publicity . the funds could have been utilised towards several welfare projects , \u201d he said . dasburma also alleged that some of the central psus backed out from the popular \u2018aahar\u2019 yojana in odisha due to pressure . the reason behind these government agencies withdrawing from such a popular scheme is known to all , he said and added that \u2018sab ka saath , sab ka vikash\u2019 launched by the modi government is politically motivated .\nall the plantations of the corporation have been divided into 52 units and one plantation supervisor mans each unit . he is to execute all the plantation works under his unit as per the guide lines of the head office and direction of the concerned divisional manager / assistant manager . he receives and disburses the wages of the casual laborers engaged in plantation works and check - measure the works done .\neight central public sector undertakings including nalco , mcl , iocl , ntpcd , pgcil , paradip port trust and three oil marketing companies of the ministry of petroleum and natural gas have been entrusted with the task of organising the sssv programmes . union minister of state for petroleum and natural gas dharmendra pradhan inaugurated the sssv programme at gunupur in raygada district on wednesday . madhya pradesh chief minister shivraj singh chouhan , eight union ministers , five members of parliament , seven ministers of chhattisgarh government and several senior central bjp leaders will visit odisha during the two programmes which will continue till june 25 .\ndivisional manager / assistant manager will act as the head of the concerned branch office of the corporation . he will execute all the new plantation programmes , nursery activities , maintenance of plantations , up - keep - ment of the plantations , annual tender / auction process etc . and other day - to - day official business as per the direction of the head office . he submits estimates , reports and returns to the head office concerning the works executed by him . he acts as the drawing and disbursement officer of the concerned division office . he provides necessary technical guidance to his subordinate field functionaries for successful execution of all the works taken up by the corporation in the respective division and is answerable for any failure , damage or loss of any such programme executed by him . he is the controlling and supervising officer of all the staff working under him in the said division .\nthe theme song was created to facilitate brand building of negp , and most importantly , so that the common man connects with it and starts looking forward to news about negp components . the lyrics for the negp theme song have been penned by eminent and distinguished poet shri gulzar and the music has been composed by the doyen of dilli gharana , ustad iqbal ahmed khan . the song has been sung by renowned artists - suresh wadkar , kavita krishnamurthy , jaspinder narula and imran khan . the song was officially released in the inaugural session of the 15th national conference on e - governance held in odisha on 9th february 2012 , by hon\u2019ble chief minister sh . navin patnaik . the song reflects negp\u2019s vision and aspirations - citizen centricity and making access to public services a citizen\u2019s right .\nbeing the company secretary of the corporation , he will look after for timely holding of the meetings of the share holders and board of directors and ensure that notices and agenda notes are issued to the share holders and members of the board of directors in time as prescribed under the law and guidelines issued by the government from time to time . he will also brief the directors , document agenda , prepare concise minutes for action purposes , and arrange for meetings progress of business between meetings , keep liaison with full and part time directors and file reports and returns before the registrar of the companies under the companies act , 1956 .\nthe authorized share capital of the company is rs . 5 , 00 , 00 , 000 / - ( rupees five corers ) divided into 50 , 000 ( fifty thousand ) equity shares of rs . 1 , 000 / - ( rupees one thousand ) each . the company has power from time to time to increase or reduce its capital and to divide the shares in the original or increased capital and into several classes and to attach there to respectively such preferential rights , privileges or conditions as may be determined by or in accordance with the regulation of the company and the vary , modify or abrogate any such rights , privileges or conditions in such manner as permitted by the companies act , 1956 or provided by the company for the time being . ( the memorandum & articles of association of the corporation is annexed at annexure - a .\ncorporation registration certificate , annual reports , audit reports , land records and maps , lease records , payment of land rent & cess record , minute books of annual general meetings of share holders , board of directors , cash book , bank book , general ledger , journal register , auction register , attendance register , pay bill register , post creation register , roster register , receipt register , issue & despatch register , file index register , stock & store register , vehicles register and subsidiary registers etc . files relating to annual auction of cashew plantations , accounts , audit , advertisement , allocation of funds , annual general meetings , board meetings , civil works , land matters , establishment matters , stock & store , technical matters , icdp , state work plan , legal matters , disciplinary proceedings , group gratuity , group insurance , e . p . f . , gratuity trust etc .\nwe welcome your valuable comments on this manual of proactive disclosure to improve further . please share your views regarding the contents of this manual to get better .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe total paid - up capital is inr 5 . 40 cr . the company also has secured loans in the amount of inr 74 . 50 lac .\nthe last reported agm ( annual general meeting ) of the company , per our records , was held on 22 september , 2015 . also , as per our records , its last balance sheet was prepared for the period ending on 31 march , 2015 .\nall financials and shareholder returns filed with mca since year 2006 upto 31 march , 2015 along with latest moa and aoa . delivery time : 8 working hours ( mon - fri ) .\nbalance sheet , profit and loss # and shareholder return for last three years upto 31 march , 2015 along with latest moa and aoa . delivery time : 8 working hours ( mon - fri ) .\nbalance sheet , profit and loss # and shareholder return for 31 march , 2015 along with latest moa and aoa . delivery time : 8 working hours ( mon - fri ) .\nan easy - to - read pdf report on the company that includes five year financial information , ratio analysis , management , group structure , shareholding pattern and more . delivery time : 1 working day ( mon - fri ) . view a sample report\n# wherever available * prices are exclusive of taxes . * * company has reported to have approved financials for 31 march , 2015 . however , in case , they are not yet filed with mca , then last filed financials shall be provided instead . * * * 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 .\ntws systems private limited ( tofler ) 201 / 25 heritage city , m . g . road , gurgaon - 122002 ( cin : u72502dl2013ptc261372 )\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\nfacing criticism from various quarters over the sports department ' s proposal to construct a sports complex inside kalinga studios , the state government has decided to renovate it .\npreparations are in full swing ahead of the much anticipated hockey men ' s world cup , to be played from november 28 to 16 december at the iconic kalinga stadium .\nthe state government has decided to restrict plying of tourist buses to the dhauli hilltop following frequent accidents .\nin the wake of frequent accidents at dhauli hills , the state government has decided to restrict plying of tourist buses to the hilltop . on the other hand six mini - buses will be run by the tourism department to pick and drop tourists at the hill top . this initiative aimed at reducing traffic congestion and restricting the movement of heavy vehicles .\ngovernment sources have said the prasar bharati ( pb ) board had\nin principle\nagreed to pay nfdc , but backed out later . government sources also said they would work out a way to settle nfdc ' s outstanding bills .\nif all goes well , arindam sil\u2019s indo - bangla project , balighawr , will start rolling from september .\nthe usually sleepy kalijai island on the picturesque chilika lake , considered to be the abode of goddess kalijai , around 70 km from here , woke up to a sunday of activity .\nthis apart , the varsity will constitute a chair on eminent odia poet kabi samrata upendra bhanja to facilitate research .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 bennett , coleman & co . ltd . all rights reserved . for reprint rights : times syndication service\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 bennett , coleman & co . ltd . all rights reserved . for reprint rights : times syndication service\ndeclaration of the appointee director , managing director , in form no . dir 2 ; 23072016\ndeclaration of the appointee director , managing director , in form no . dir 2 ; 09062016\npeople drop letters at the jan ki baat kiosk at modi fest in bhubaneswar . picture by ashwinee pati\nbhubaneswar , june 2 : homemaker arpita mohanty always wanted a special scheme through which women who were not working could get some employment opportunities .\nthanks to the modi fest , now arpita will be able to tell prime minister narendra modi about her desire .\nthe state bjp is organising a three - week mass outreach programme called the modi fest or making of developed india festival that began at exhibition ground here today . at jan ki baat , a special section at the festival , people can write letters to the prime minister and share their thoughts and grievances . more than 50 letters are being dropped at the kiosk every hour .\ni am very happy that i got a chance to share my ideas with the prime minister . i am a science graduate , but i was married off after completing college . i want to do something on my own . i wish the government could come up with a scheme where women like us can get some employment opportunities ,\nsaid arpita .\nat the end of the festival , the letters will be sent to the prime minister . the initiative is on the lines of mann ki baat event where citizens directly share their ideas with narendra modi ,\nsaid saphallya misra , who is heading the modi fest organising team here .\na number of information kiosks have been set up to acquaint people with various central government schemes . people are also being told about the process of downloading mobile applications at the festival .\nthe festival would be held at 10 district headquarters each in the second and third phases . in the last phase , the festival will be taken to keonjhar , nabarangpur and rayagada districts .\ndivision - wise break - up of existing plantation area under o . s . c . d . c . ltd .\nb ) to carry on the business of manufacturers , importers , buyers and sellers and dealers in cashew , fertilizers , manures , dips , sprays , disinfectants , vermifuges , fungicides , insecticides , pesticides and weedicides .\nc ) to render technical guidance and assistance to cashew growers and make available good quality planting material and provide such other assistance as may be necessary and desirable .\ne ) to acquire on ownership or lease basis and plant , grow , cultivated , produce or raise new cashew and allied mixed plantations .\nf ) to carry on business as producer , buyers , importers , manufacturers , refiners , packers , exporters , sellers or dealers in cashew nuts , cashew kernels , cashew apples , cashew nut shell liquid and any other materials and products derived or manufactured there from .\ng ) to employ cultivators , gardeners , engineers , mechanics , masons , carpenters , scaffold setters , painters , electricians and other technicians , salesmen , commercial and administrative staff as may be found necessary for the efficient handling and conduct of the business of the company .\n8 . sri a . k . pattnaik , professor , ouat , i / c aicrp on cashew , bhubaneswar .\nmanaging director , o . s . c . d . c . ltd .\nhe has the power to give approval for purchase beyond the power of the managing director but nor exceeding three times of the power of the managing director with the authorization of the board , chairman will act as appellate authority in disciplinary matters . he will review the working of he field officers during his tour and will endorse a copy of his tour diary to the managing director to take action on the suggestions given by him .\nhe is to execute all the plantation works under his jurisdiction as per the guidelines of the head office and direction of the concerned plantation supervisor . he is to take attendance of the casual laborers working in the plantation , preparation of muster - roll , recording of day to day works done by the casual laborers and ensure the identification of laborers at the time of disbursement of their wages .\nhe will assist the plantation assistant in executing all the plantation works in the concerned cashew plantation and upkeepment of the plantation .\nhe deals with the financial matters assigned to him / internal audit of accounts / compilation of accounts and submits the files to assistant manager , finance / assistant manager , accounts .\nhe deals with attendance and casual leaves of staff , assembly matters , vehicles , assembly and secretariat passes and government report returns etc .\nhe deals with mattes relating to establishment , land , stock & store , pay bills , cpf and technical as assigned to them from time to time .\nhe deals with shorthand and typing works of the concerned officer to whom he is attached .\n8 . committee on preventing sexual harassment of women employees at the work place .\n2 nd floor . f - 4 block , indradhanu market complex . irc village . bhubaneswar - i 5\nat : purnachandrapur ( near murgabadi square ) p . o . bhanjapur ( baripada ) . dist ; mayurbhanj .\nat - bi - pass road . p . o . jeypore , dist - koraput .\nat - mukunda prasad . p . o . p . n . college , disl - khurda .\nat - sai bihar area , bijaya talkies road . p . o . / dist - sundargarh\nat - chandkihol chhak , p . o . sunguda . disi - jajpur .\nrs . 150 / - medical allowance and h . r . a as per govt . rules\nwatch & ward and cpf . for 328 watcher @ rs . 70 / - md\nreplanted plantation maintenance3556 . 73hact . with w / w & c . p . f ;\npruning , removal of stemborer and swabbing with burdeux paste of high value plantation .\nproduction of graft expenses - 20 , 00 , 000 nos . @ rs . 8 / - each will be produced on 2008 - 09 ( june - 08 to march - 09 ) but utilized on 2009 - 10 .\nprovision for w / w of old remunerative plantations by outsourcing over 50 nos c . l\ni ) rengali project - rs . 1 , 18 , 55 , 840 / -\nii ) idco on ghantikhal - rs . 32 , 76 , 750 / -\niii ) anantapur ( raw mate ) rs . 1 , 43 , 13 , 1 50 / -\niv ) 2nd it park goudakasipur - rs . 3 , 65 , 37 , 920 / -\nv ) excavation of cenal ( minor ) panigengutia - rs . l , 59 , 300 / -\nvi ) excavation of left bank cenal rengali - kankadasoda badajhara rs . 81 , 32 , 868 / -\n( a ) taraboi - rs . l0 , 31 , 250 / - ( b ) godiput ii & iii - rs . 17 , 24 , 592 / -\nviii ) nhai - ( a ) khajuria - rs . 1 , 58 , 368 / -\na ) alternative road to aiims - rs . 11 , 859 / - b ) crpf battalion - rs . 4 , 36 , 960 / -\n( sl . no . i a ) : capital receipt . compensation from plantation - this revise calculation has been made based on observation of a . g . and communicated to concerned authority .\nrejuvenation of 1 no . of plantation under ' . dhenkanal division ( saranda - 28 . 50 hact .\nn . b . a + b + c + d = total receipt rs . 15983275\nincome from the departmental collections & balance amount from the bidders if collected will be added to the present collected amount as at col . - 3 .\narrears ( . increment / central pay / m . a . enhance etc )\npurchase of two nos . of new vehicle rs . 14 , 00 , 000\narrears . ( provision for central pay , enhance ma , increment etc . )\nurea - 100kg x rs . 5 . 15 = rs . 515 . 00\npruning , training & swabbing ; e . c . & application of bordeaux paste at the exposed region on the affected trees only @ 2 mandays per hact .\n( chloropyriphos , copper sulphate , & lime @ rs . 100 / - per ha . )\nprunning , topping , cleaning & swabbing at cut point with berdeux paste 5 : 5 : 50 ( may - june ) and ( sept - oct ) 2 times 20 + 10 md .\ncost of fym 400 cft / 400 plants . including t . c . ( a ) 10 . 00 per cft\ninter - culture operation by tractor 2 times ( 2x3 hr . x rs . 200 / hr . )\n) rs . 19 , 400 / - on maintenance of scion bank over 400 mother plant which comes to rs . 48 . 50 / - per plant .\n2 ) repair of grafting shed and irrigation to mother plant will be met from misc . expenditure .\nwages per month @ rs . 70 / - per day for 6 day ( in rs . )\ncost of cashew cultivation per ha . over a period of 3years ( cost norm ) ( 2009 - 10 )\ngreen fencing @ rs . l0 / - / rmt including cost of ( material ( subjected to as per actual )\nfilling , planting , stacking and application of manures & pesticides ( chloropyriphous ) .\ndigging of catch pit / drainage . ( 2 ' xl ' xl1 ) and terracing / crescent bonding in case of slopy areas ( as per the actual )\nwatch & ward including removal of lateral shoots , water shockers , application of pesticides , prunning , deblossoming etc . in 1st year plat\nprunning and painting 2 times with chloropyriphos and burdeux paste 5 : 5 : 50 .\ninterculture operation by tractor ploughing ( 2 times ) ( 2x3 hr . x rs . 200 / hr . )\nthe expenditure of temporary rest shed and life saving irrigation will be met from the head of miscellaneous .\ntemporary shed / repair watchman shed 3 . 5 x3 . 5 x3 . 5\nn . b . : rs . 29 , 60 , 000 / - is available under n . h . m . scheme , hence rest amount of rs . 29 , 60 , 000 / - may be meet out of oscdc ltd . fund .\nn . b . : a work plan fund has already been utilized since 2007 - 08 . no fund is available under work plan scheme .\nhowever , the proposals submitted by dm / am & je is highly required . accordingly the budget may be meet out of oscdc fund .\na proposal may be sent to director , soil conservation for additional funds reimbursement .\n1 . festival advance @ rs . 5 , 000 / - each ( 90nos x 5 , 000 ) 4 , 50 , 000\nreplanted plantation maintenance over 2884 . 19 hact . ( 4 th year to 10 th year )\npruning , removal of stem - borer and swabbing with burdeux paste over 50 , 000 affected plants of high value plantations .\nprovision for w / w of old remunerative plantations over 50 nos . c . l . by outsourcing .\nproduction of graft expenses - 20 , 00 , 000 nos . @ rs . 8 / - each .\nconstruction of signboard 70 - nos . in hybrid plantations @ is . 1500 / - for each signboard .\nthis amount is meant for unforeseen expenditure against natural damage like pest attack in epidemic form , hail storm damage and fire hazard etc .\nthis amount is kept for repair offence , bore - well , truss , agro - shed net and thatched house etc . overall 13 nurseries in operation .\nthis involves additional wages of 50 nos . of watchers as their engagement seems to be permanent in nature because they take care of new plantations who had been engaged in new plantations since more than three years and paid out of new planting fund . their c . p . f . deposits are also being made as per rules .\nbhubaneswar : the state bjp will organise a three - week mass outreach programme called \u2018modi fest\u2019 ( making of developed india festival ) beginning friday to popularise various welfare schemes of the narendra modi - led nda government at the centre .\n: we respect your thoughts and views ! but we need to be judicious while moderating your comments . all the comments will be moderated by the urltoken editorial . abstain from posting comments that are obscene , defamatory or inflammatory , and do not indulge in personal attacks . try to avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment . help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines .\nthe views expressed in comments published on urltoken are those of the comment writers alone . they do not represent the views or opinions of urltoken or its staff , nor do they represent the views or opinions of the new indian express group , or any entity of , or affiliated with , the new indian express group . urltoken reserves the right to take any or all comments down at any time .\nbhubaneswar : the state bjp is all set to organize a three - week mass outreach campaign programme called modi fest ( making of developed india festival ) beginning from friday to make people aware of several welfare schemes introduced by the modi - led nda government at the centre .\nthe fest will be kicked off in all 30 district headquarters of the state in four phases . in the first phase , the programme will be launched in seven cities including bhubaneswar spreading over three days . while the \u2018modi fest\u2019 will be held at 10 district headquarters each in the second and third phases , the programme will be organized in three places \u2013 keonjhar , nabarangpur and rayagada in the last last phase .\nmass media campaigns are essential to reinforce recall about various eservices being enabled across the country . it also helps build the umbrella brand that can be leveraged across by mmps . it is also essential to weave the mass media campaign with the existing on ground activity i . e . outreach campaign . to disseminate awareness about negp and to support the outreach campaign , an eclectic mix of mass media such as radio , print and cinema advertisements was leveraged as given below\nnationwide radio campaigns were undertaken on all india radio and private fm channels to support meity\u2019s rural outreach campaign , by reaching out to the rural audience , informing and educating them about what role negp can play in empowering them .\nto raise awareness about negp\u2019s achievements amongst diverse stakeholders , advertisements have been published in leading dailies ( all india ) in english , hindi and various regional languages .\nin order to support meity\u2019s rural outreach campaign phase i & ii , 60 second cinema advertisements were run in and around select locations connected to the outreach programme .\nfilms are extremely powerful means for conveying specific messages to the audience , raising awareness and educating them on various schemes and projects . films on negp mmps such as common services centre and negp corporate films have been produced to inform stakeholders about the various projects that are being implemented under the plan . these films are being showcased at various locations covered during the rural outreach campaign .\nin the first phase , the festival began at bhubaneswar , cuttack , dhenkanal , bhadrak , rajgangpur ( in sundargarh district ) , paralakhemeundi ( gajapati ) and boudh on friday .\nat the fest on the exhibition ground here , apart from a larger - than - life portrait of modi at the entrance , the various stalls have information on display about pradhan mantri ujjwala yojna , jandhan yojna , pradhan mantri awas yojna , fasal beema yojna , sukanya samridhi yojna and atal pension yojna . there are also kiosks guiding people about how to download modi app and bhim . through a \u2018jan ki baat\u2019 stall , visitors can give their suggestions and feedback to the pm .\n, as is being termed by the state bjp here , the party has announced to hold 46 meetings in 11 days , from june 5 to june 15 , to be addressed by nine union ministers and many other senior party leaders across the state under its programme called sabka saath sabka vikas celebrating three years of modi government .\nthe last three days of modi fest will coincide with bjp president amit shah\u2019s tour of the state from june 22 to june 25 to boost party\u2019s grassroots connect by visiting the booths .\nwill address two meetings at khurda and digpahandi on june 11 and june 12 . many other ministers and senior leaders will hold various programmes , between june 7 and june 15 .\nthough the bjd and the congress have dubbed the events as misuse of public money for bjp\u2019s interest , state bjp president basanta panda said , \u201cit\u2019s important that people are aware of what the government is doing so that they can demand their rights and check pilferage . \u201d\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 .\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\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ninaugurating the event at the idco exhibition ground here , bjp state president basanta panda said the programme is meant to take the achievements of the narendra modi - led government to the grassroots level .\npeople would be apprised about the various public welfare schemes and programmes of the central government during this event .\nthe modi festival was held in the first phase at bhubaneswar , cuttack , dhenkanal , bhadrak , rajgangpur , paralakhemund and boudh .\nhowever , opposition parties bjd and congress slammed the move saying it is sheer misutilisation of public funds .\nbjd spokesperson amar satpathy said that by organising the event the bjp government is misutilising the public sector units ( psus ) funds .\ncongress leader ganeswar behera said the bjp is trying to hide its loopholes and making a mountain out of a molehill . however , the truth would be definitely revealed soon .\ninterestingly , no state government officials attended the festival . the khordha collector , who had been invited to the bhubaneswar programme , did not turn up ."]}
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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 ) ."]}
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", "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": 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 ."]}
{"id": 55108, "summary": [{"text": "icaro air was an airline based in quito , ecuador .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "its main base was mariscal sucre international airport , quito .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "founded in 1971 , icaro operated domestic passenger service under icaro express . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "icaro air", "paragraphs": ["registration details for hc - bsr ( icaro s . a . ) king air 200 -\nregistration details for hc - bsr ( icaro s . a . ) king air 200 - - planelogger\nicaro air was an airline based in quito , ecuador . its main base was mariscal sucre international airport , quito .\nthis aircraft is ex - air france f - glzd , ex - air tahiti nui f - oitn , ex - air bourbon , and ex - air europa .\nicaro \u2013 ? , 2011 air cuenca wasn\u2019t the only blood spilled in ecuador this year as icaro also went belly up . well , at least , i think it\u2019s gone . icaro actually applied to shut down on june 20 , but i haven\u2019t seen any confirmation that it\u2019s actually gone . i\u2019m just going to assume that it sailed into the sunset by now . icaro will actually be sorely missed . at least , horny young guys will miss icaro a lot since it had lingerie fashion shows . don\u2019t believe me ?\nair manas was renamed to & had its first flight under the brand name pegasus asia . renamed back to air manas\neastern air lines ( 2nd ) \u2013 havana air ( swifft air 2nd usa ) boeing 737 - 8cx wl n277ea ( msn 32359 ) mia ( tony storck ) . image : 940753 .\nicaro has registered its fleet in germany , citing the speed of response from the lba authority as a key advantage .\nwow . that\u2019s , um , interesting . adios , icaro , i think . if you actually are shut down by now .\nso do you know when the plan is for icaro to shut down for good ? it sounded like it was just a lengthy process .\ndiscovery air inaugurates flights between lagos and abuja using a b . 737 - 300\norange air , llc ( sanford ) is a relatively new far 121 air carrier located at the orlando sanford international airport in sanford , fl ( north of orlando ) .\nthe a310 was wfu some some weeks ago and is now destinated to air transat .\naviolet , owned by air serbia , using three b . 737 - 300 restarted operations\nicaro is still in business after 40 years . it is serving only three cities from quito \u2013 coca , manta , and the galapagos . it withdrew from other routes when the ecuadoran government instituted fuel efficiency requirements for airlines . icaro could not afford to upgrade it\u2019s fleet . it currently has 2 boeing 737 - 200 advance\u201317 airplanes , and several helicopters .\ni am unable to find any recent info on icaro air that used to ( exist ? ) operate between mainland and the galapagos and allegedly were the cheapest airlines on that route . does anyone know anything about them , do they still fly , and if so where can i buy their tickets ?\nair southwest \u2013 september 30 , 2011 wait , the mighty southwest has gone under ? yeah , not quite . air southwest was a little operator out of the uk with a funny story . it shut down because its primary airport went away . no kidding . air southwest started up to fill a void . when british airways pulled out of plymouth , air southwest stepped right in . air southwest tried to grow into a few different airports but nothing really caught on . in 2010 , it was bought by eastern airways . this year , plymouth\u2019s city airport was shut down , and the original plan was to keep flying other routes . eventually , eastern decided to just throw in the towel on air southwest . eastern still operates , but air southwest is just a memory .\ncopyright photo : orange air . the crews stand in front of the first aircraft , former belle air mcdonnell douglas dc - 9 - 82 ( md - 82 ) n918av ( msn 49104 , ex za - ard ) .\nicaro airtaxi via decio raggi , 393 forli , italy i - 47100 tel : 39 0543 - 31388 , 39 348 - 2206221 , 39 347 8825990 \u2022 fax : 39 0543 - 31388 email : ti . orebil @ ylfraci\nair macau airbus a320 - 232 b - mcb ( msn 5352 ) nrt ( michael b . ing ) . image : 940422 .\neva air airbus a330 - 302 b - 16340 ( msn 1806 ) nrt ( michael b . ing ) . image : 940415 .\norange air strives to be a leading service provider of passenger air charter for commercial customers , us and international government agencies and us defense contractors providing the safest , most reliable , highest quality service and to be the most competitive 121 non - scheduled airline in the industry .\ni think the biggest beneficiary is singapore airlines , which runs silk air on a bunch of these regional indonesian routes to sin and beyond .\njoon ( air france ) airbus a320 - 214 f - gkxt ( msn 3859 ) lis ( ton jochems ) . image : 940724 .\nitalian air charter operator icaro aerotaxi is to acquire a citation vii to supplement its fleet of smaller citations . \u201cwe will catch another branch of the market due to its more comfortable cabin , faster speed , apu , separate toilet and greater endurance to reach the rich cities and markets like dubai , abu dhabi and for customers that want a stand - up aircraft cabin , \u201d says capt massimo bernucci .\nair belgium ( 1st ) boeing 757 - 23a oo - ili ( msn 24528 ) lin ( christian volpati collection ) . image : 941392 .\nthere have been roumours around about marsans group buying air madrid , but marsans denied this statement about a week ago or so . . . cheers\ni live in ecuador , and have not seen any news about icaro since the announcement that they asked to be dissolved in june , 2011 . the company did not pay all taxes due in 2007 and 2008 . perhaps the government is keeping them flying until they pay them .\nati - air transport international boeing 767 - 323 er ( f ) wl n395cm ( msn 25447 ) bwi ( tony storck ) . image : 940758 .\nair mali ( 1st ) sud aviation se . 210 caravelle 10b3 tz - ads ( msn 184 ) ory ( jacques guillem ) . image : 941498 .\nthe charter airline received its air operators certificate ( aoc ) on june 3 , 2014 . on june 10 , 2014 it operated its first charter flight .\norange air ( flyorangeair . com ) ( sanford , florida ) is a new paper airline that is in the process of obtaining its air operators certificate ( aoc ) . the airline on its website is advertising as \u201ccoming soon\u201d although no announcement has been made . the would be airline has reportedly taken delivery of the former spirit airlines ( n804nk ) and belle air ( za - ard ) mcdonnell doug ; as dc - 9 - 82 ( md - 82 ) as n918av ( msn 49104 ) . n918av was ferried from sanford to opa - locka on january 30 with an orange air tail logo according to skyliner .\neagle air of iceland \u2013 arnarflug ( 1st ) boeing 737 - 205c tf - vlt ( msn 20458 ) ( christian volpati collection ) . image : 941546 .\nas azbuceadora said on # 1 , \u00edcaro air went out of business a few years ago . urltoken would have told you if you didn ' t know it .\nas a pilot program orange air partnered with the city of branson , missouri , and branson air express to serve the city as it is a major tourist destination from a number of cities across the midwestern part of the country , and a good point of origin to service an international vacation destination like cancun . after three months of preparation on may 6 , 2015 orange air started its first schedule service with 3 flights a week between cincinnati , branson , new orleans and cancun . the partnership with branson air express has been an exceptionally positive one and the projected numbers were met . now as we conclude this contract , begin the next stage of our plan .\nquoting stirling ( reply 39 ) : maybe this is the opening air europa needs to expand beyond their current handful of destinations . . . . ? who else ?\nwas already starting , but air europa had already a history and a name in the market yet they chose not to step in . i hope they do start now !\nbahrain air ( bahrain ) has suddenly ceased all operations . the airline declared voluntary bankruptcy and filed for liquidation on february 12 , 2013 . the airline operated a few days over five years and operated two airbus a319s and two a320s . bahrain air was hurt badly by the previous arab spring demonstrations in bahrain . the airline issued the following statement :\norange air ( sanford ) has announced that they are adding boeing 737 - 800 aircraft to its fleet plan and preparing to launch new destination routes slated for the fall of 2016 .\nlufthansa italia \u2013 october 29 , 2011 this wasn\u2019t so much an airline failure as it was a mercy killing . back when alitalia was in the throes of bankruptcy , lufthansa saw an opening . it already had a strong presence in northern italy with air dolomiti service to nearby munich , but it wanted more . lufthansa italia was an effort to start serving major business markets around europe from milan . the ultimate hope , i assume , was to end up taking a piece of the combined alitalia / air one and steal them away from skyteam for star alliance . it didn\u2019t happen . alitalia / air one merged , but they stuck with skyteam . lufthansa\u2019s air dolomiti is still a solid operation but the milan hub simply didn\u2019t work . it was axed .\ni believe that lh italia had a better brand recognition for star alliance than air dolomiti and has converted some people who were tired of the alitalia political craziness and crappy service perception ( whether or not that\u2019s true ) .\norange air will continue to operate as a domestic and international public charter operation based in the sanford - orlando international airport . the orange air team will begin the process of changing to the new 737 fleet plan and preparing the new product slated to launch in the fall of 2016 . over the next six months we will phase out our current mcdonnell douglas md - 80 series aircraft for the boeing 737 - 800 aircraft and build our fleet on this platform .\n\u201cbahrain air held an extraordinary general meeting today ( february 12 ) at which the shareholders made the decision to announce the company\u2019s immediate suspension of operations and to file for voluntary liquidation in accordance with the kingdom of bahrain\u2019s commercial companies law .\nbranson airexpress ( branson , missouri ) has announced on social media it is expanding its relationship with orange air ( sanford ) and their mcdonnell douglas dc - 9 - 83 ( md - 83 ) aircraft ( above ) . the company is introducing four new routes on may 1 , flown by orange air ( all operated three days a week ) : branson - cincinnati , branson - new orleans , new orleans - cancun and sanford ( near orlando ) - cancun .\nthis is not a good time for air taxis in italy , with the country facing big financial crises but bernucci believes that the spring and summer will see an improvement . \u201cthe people that use private aircraft are still present , \u201d he says .\nair cuenca had one leased airplane . it went off the runway and damaged the landing gear . then , the regulators determined that there was no repair plan and no source of spare parts ! so , the authority to fly was revoked . the plane was repaired and is no longer in cuenca .\nnm operations were a little bit chaotic this week ( well also previous ones ) , with lots of chartered planes . they were using an air italy boeing 757 for transatlantic flights , with unanounced stops in for , as the fuel is cheaper there . also lots of delays this week . . . .\nalso the problem is huge in indonesia because there are so many islands , so ground transport is not an option . yet many people still choose to fly banned airlines like lion air , which has 200 fairly safe and new 737 - 900er\u2019s . most of the other small airlines probably stay afloat using old 747\u2019s on hajj routes .\ni want to see what and how they are going to move so many passengers , reading from previous articles aena is doing a great effort to comfort the stranded passengers and working hard to get them on to other flights , being the holiday season and air madrid giving a damn for the fate of their passengers , i see some packed flights or chartered aircraft coming up soon . it was about time this happened and following the other posts in this forum , including the infamous video , it was just too much . yesterday i took my last photos of air madrid in costa rica and took a closeup of its tail secition in which you can see how flilthy the aircraft was :\nthe 737 is the perfect aircraft model many airlines are using to replace the mcdonnell douglas md - 80 series aircraft in airline service . the 737 is the established leader in the industry giving orange air one of the most fuel efficient , dependable and passenger - appealing solutions for success . exceptional versatility means that the 737 delivers a strong competitive advantage regardless of business model or market .\none of my best freinds from panama is stranded in bcn at this time thanks to this , i hope the spanish aac finds a way to help them out soon . on the other hand , what will this mean for ib ? i think this will allow ib to break of its sjo - pty - mad route and sjo - gua - mad into 3 separate routes , without any stops . also gives air asturias a chance to enter the market next year .\ntonight , the spanish ministry of public works will operate a special flight to eze with one of the 6 retired iberia ' s b747 - 200 that were sitting in la munoza ( with a capacity of 470 passengers ) . it will depart at 2 . 30 and will do mad - lpa - eze . more special flights will follow . spanish airlines may help as well with stranded passengers , don ' t know yet the plans of iberia , but vueling has already offered their available seats on their scheduled routes . air madrid had 7 widebodies : 3 a330 - 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copyright \u00a9 karl l . swartz . terms & conditions - privacy policy - contact us\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n\u201cwe will always continue to fly because one of our aircraft is a citation ii with 11 passenger seats \u2013 the only one in europe \u2013 and we often fly for exhibitions all over europe . \u201cat the end of the day the tariff with 10 or 11 passengers is like the business class of an airline . so we are optimistic for the future . \u201d\n\u00a9 copyright of stansted news limited 2018 . terms & conditions of reading . privacy policy\nthe airline operated one aircraft , boeing 737\u2013236 , leased from safair . following the collapse of the airline , the aircraft was returned to safair .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nwe take the guess work out of flight and airport data \u2014 we are the most up - to - date resource for international airline information .\nsince you are not logged in , we can show you only live airtran airways data . this page will demonstrate the depth of data we have for every airline . close and view airtran airways \u203a\nit\u2019s that time of the year once again where we review those airlines that had their wings clipped . last year , i said it was a pretty good year in terms of the airlines we lost . if that\u2019s true , then this was a rock star kind of year . there were very few airlines that went under at all \u2013 this took a lot of sleuthing to dig up anything remotely interesting . next year , we\u2019ll have some big names in continental and airtran , but this year , let\u2019s enjoy the relative silence .\nanytime an indonesian airline fails , i figure nobody cares . it\u2019s a fairly regular occurrence over there , chances are it wasn\u2019t exactly a safe airline anyway . this one was different . when mandala shut down in january , it said it vowed to return to the skies . how many times have we heard that ? but this time , it\u2019s true . see , mandala is partially owned by indigo . indigo has a stake in a bunch of low cost airlines including spirit and tiger . yes , mandala may come out as\nso tiger can get a foothold in indonesia . so , mandala is dead , technically . but it may rise from the grave again .\nwataniya airways \u2013 march 16 , 2011 wataniya seemed promising in the way that anything in the middle east seems promising . it was sort of a premium low cost model with business and premium economy seating throughout the middle east from its base in kuwait . its base was something awesome in its own right \u2013 it flew out of a private terminal . while something this crazy could only work in the middle east , even that didn\u2019t work . the airline lost a bunch of money and eventually was shut down , a mere couple years after it first started flying .\nit is that time once again where i pause to remember all the airlines that flew off into the desert this year , never to take to the skies again . . . .\nchristmas is done ( though hanukkah is still raging ) , and that means it ' s time to focus on the end of the year . as i do every year , it ' s time to . . .\nit ' s the end of the year , and you know what that means . as we do every year , it ' s time to look back and remember those airlines we lost . . . .\nindonesian seems to be a place you hear about a lot of new start ups who don\u2019t last , and that part of the world seems to have a number of acidents . it\u2019s never struck me as a safe place to fly , and since the country is a bunch of spread out islands , you can understand the need for flying . is there any regulations at all in the country ? seems anyone can start an airline at anytime or anywhere in the country and no one cares .\nmandala was hardly a \u2018start - up\u2019 having been around since 1969 . owned by interests linked to the indonesian armed forces until 2006 when it was sold to private investors . it\u2019s safety record , though not perfect , was pretty good for a domestic airline operating into airports with limited approach aids in a mountainous country with tropical weather conditions . they were still operating electras and viscounts into the 1990s . bliss !\n@ david sf \u201cseems anyone can start an airline at anytime or anywhere in the country and no one cares . \u201d probably depends on whose hand is \u2018greased\u2019 ?\nafter pretty much every airline ended up on the eu blacklist , indonesia started trying to clean up its act . the problem is that they end up getting political . so they decide to ban old airplanes instead of doing a better job of monitoring maintenance . i\u2019m sure there are other countries that are just as bad , but indonesia is so big that there\u2019s just more opportunity for problems .\npretty much everyone is banned except airasia and garuda who flies cgk - dxb - ams .\nmy measure for when we lose an airline is when you can no longer buy a ticket on it . that should happen for continental in march when the two reservation systems combine . so i\u2019m holding out on that one until next year .\na few more : amsterdam airlines ( charter ) , robin hood ( austria ) and albanian airlines .\nregarding avianova , my personal opinion is that aeroflot and the [ putin ] russian government was behind the move to kill a very big threat to the national airline . in todays russia this could not be allowed . a pity and a big hit on russian consumer travel options .\ndoing business in russia never chjanges . investors have better and safer odds in las vegas !\nah , my favorite post of the year . pretty light this year . good / bad , depending on your perspective .\naccording to the houston chronicle , at the end of november 2010 , ua / co received a single - operating certificate from the received federal aviation administration , which the carrier called \u201canother significant achievement in the integration of united airlines and continental airlines . \u201d urltoken\nyeah but the continental name is still on some of the planes , and their website is still up and taking reservations .\nno , i am with brett on this one . i have recently had some travel software try to jump the gun on calling my co # \u201cunited\u201d for an example , and it just hoses everything up . even though the call sign is gone , co is still around and distinct enough from ua that it isn\u2019t dead yet . furthermore , how do you decide which one is the dead one ? yes , it will be called united , but if i recall properly even the operating license is the co license just renamed united . it is the co management and largely policies in the important respects ,\nlh has since beefed up flights and routes everyone through muc . so i think the experiment was somewhat of a success .\n[ \u2026 ] out the article composed by urltoken to see which airlines have gone away . ga _ googleaddattr (\nadopt\n,\n1\n) ; ga _ googleaddattr (\norigin\n, [ \u2026 ]\nspeaking of horny young guys , i think avianova had some ridiculous advertising , aimed at that demographic .\n[ \u2026 ] we lost in 2011 . the cranky flier blog has put together their annual list of airlines that were lost during the year . and while most of these airlines will probably not be [ \u2026 ]\nyour central hub for the latest news and photos powered by urltoken images . airline videos , route maps and aircraft slide shows . framable prints and posters .\non june 22 , 2016 vlm airlines declared it was filing for bankruptcy and ceased all operations . the closure came after the people\u2019s viennaline announced it was canceling its acmi contract with vlm due to its non - performance .\ncopyright photo : vlm airlines fokker f . 27 mk . 050 oo - vlq ( msn 20159 ) lcy ( spa ) . image : 927865 .\ncontour airlines embraer erj 135er ( emb - 135er ) n16501 ( msn 145145 ) bwi ( brian mcdonough ) . image : 942603 .\nlumiwings boeing 737 - 330 sx - lwa ( msn 25216 ) blq ( marco finelli ) . image : 942540 .\ntame airbus a320 - 232 hc - coe ( msn 1339 ) fll ( tony storck ) . image : 941374 .\nlaudamotion airbus a321 - 211 oe - lcg ( msn 1988 ) ( airberlin colors ) pmi ( javier rodriguez ) . image : 941370 .\nsierra pacific airlines ( 3rd ) boeing 737 - 5l9 wl n709s ( msn 28722 ) bwi ( tony storck ) . image : 941354 .\ns7 airlines ( siberia airlines ) airbus a321 - 211 vq - bqj ( msn 2076 ) muc ( arnd wolf ) . image : 941037 .\nsmartwings ( smartwings . com ) boeing 737 - 8 max 8 ok - swa ( msn 43555 ) bru ( karl cornil ) . image : 941030 .\nmauritania airlines international boeing 737 - 8 max 8 5t - clj ( msn 64299 ) bru ( karl cornil ) . image : 941029 .\nlufthansa boeing 747 - 830 d - abya ( msn 37827 ) fra ( marcelo f . de bisi ) . image : 940915 .\nloganair saab 340b g - lgnj ( msn 173 ) gla ( robbie shaw ) . image : 940890 .\ndhl ( tasman cargo airlines ) boeing 757 - 236 ( f ) vh - tca ( msn 25620 ) ( jeremy clarkson ) syd ( john adlard ) . image : 940837 .\nqantas freight - express freighters australia boeing 737 - 376 ( f ) vh - xml ( msn 23486 ) syd ( john adlard ) . image : 940839 .\ntigerair ( australia ) boeing 737 - 8fe wl vh - vud ( msn 34015 ) syd ( john adlard ) . image : 940832 .\njetblue airways embraer erj 190 - 100 igw n304jb ( msn 19000257 ) ( blueprint ) fll ( tony storck ) . image : 940756 .\njetstar ( japan ) airbus a320 - 232 wl ja20jj ( msn 6381 ) nrt ( michael b . ing ) . image : 940430 .\nroyale airlines embraer emb - 110p1 bandeirante n692ra ( msn 110240 ) msy ( bruce drum ) . image : 104648 .\nvirgin nigeria airways ( lat charter ) boeing 767 - 3y0 er yl - lcz ( msn 25000 ) lgw ( terry wade ) . image : 901223 .\nlithuanian airlines boeing 737 - 524 ly - agz ( msn 26340 ) cdg ( christian volpati ) . image : 941531 .\npulkovo aviation enterprise boeing 737 - 548 ei - cde ( msn 25115 ) lhr ( spa ) . image : 924635 .\nmontenegro airlines fokker f . 28 mk . 4000 yu - aoi ( msn 11176 ) zrh ( rolf wallner ) . image : 941437 .\ncyprus airways douglas dc - 9 - 15 n54648 ( msn 45722 ) ory ( jacques guillem ) . image : 941362 .\nturk hava yollari - turkish airlines douglas dc - 9 - 15 tc - jaa ( msn 47048 ) zrh ( jacques guillem collection ) . image : 941363 .\nbombardier stands to benefit from chinese tariffs on u . s . , says aerospace analyst\nthe planeboys ( berlin airports ) the latest news and movements at the berlin airports .\nweather ( united states \u2013 national weather service ) the national weather impact map .\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\ncopyright photo : paul denton . airbus a320 - 214 a9c - bao ( msn 4600 ) taxies to the gate at dubai .\nthe dc - 9 - 83 will operate in this sequence and then return : sanford - cancun - new orleans - branson - cincinatti .\nurltoken before being forced to do so by spanish authorities , nm suspends all the operations .\nwow , they yesterday said that they are relaxed and will get all soon in order , were the a / cs leased ? . . . at least some 330 will be in the market\nquoting lhstaralliance ( reply 1 ) : were the a / cs leased ? . . .\nthe a330s and a319s will find a new home very quickly and i doubt the a343 will be stored for a long time either . . .\nthe long haul planes will need a looooong check before entering service with any other airline . . . .\nwhat ' s the reason for the suspension of operations ? sorry , don ' t read spanish .\njust today here in buenos aires they have big ads in the newspapers promoting their flights to europe . not a surprise at all .\nand finally they realized that bad service , messy schedules and pathetic excuses for 20 - hour delays are not what latin america needs . our own airlines kick that crappy company\u00b4s ass . and ib too . hope those planes don\u00b4t take off again and that their employees are taken up by other careers , as it has been said they\u00b4re treated like sh ! t . bye nm , won\u00b4t be missed !\nquoting scorpio ( reply 5 ) : what ' s the reason for the suspension of operations ? sorry , don ' t read spanish .\nthe spanish civil aviation authority required some weeks ago measures to improve their service , as they had heavy delays ( in some cases delays of 3 or more days ) and maintenance issues .\nbecame a serious warning . it appears that spanish authorities had already decided about their closure .\nthousands of complaints of stranded passengers during the last months didn ' t help .\nthey had regularly some a330 or their a340 grounded and they had to charter planes from other companies ( euroatlantic , etc . ) and even narrowbodies for their long - haul operations .\nwhat will happen to the thousands of stranded passengers ? ? ? ? many have saved all year to transport their families to s . america and back - now their investment is gone . . . i don ' t see iberia or other airlines ferrying them back , since year end the planes are full already .\nquoting beaucaire ( reply 9 ) : what will happen to the thousands of stranded passengers ? ? ? ? many have saved all year to transport their families to s . america and back - now their investment is gone . . . i don ' t see iberia or other airlines ferrying them back , since year end the planes are full already .\nthe spanish civil aviation authority still has to decide what to do . they have already the list of passengers .\nquoting luisca ( reply 12 ) : one of my best freinds from panama is stranded in bcn at this time thanks to this , i hope the spanish aac finds a way to help them out soon .\nhopefully the scaa will ensure that they get home safely . it doesn ' t appear as if they ' d have gotten home safely with\nthe web - site has gone off - line . . . the true scandal is they have kept selling tickets until the last minute , knowing that they have to close down . [ edited 2006 - 12 - 15 18 : 07 : 32 ]\ncompletely agree with you ! ! ! finally we got rid of that bad company .\nan emergency landing in eze due to a failure of one of their engines . the uio incident had even a topic here on urltoken urltoken\nlast nm flight has been operated this afternoon . there are at least 130 . 000 passengers affected by this measure . there are lots of pax who bought their tickets well in advance for christmas , before the recent problems . tonight ' s flights won ' t be operated and nm information desks are ( apparently ) closed . [ edited 2006 - 12 - 15 19 : 13 : 20 ]\naena website reports that there are still flights leaving from mad . did they suspend operations , or not ? i ' ve seen on aa2000 ' s website that a nm flight to mad just left ; obviously they don ' t want any metal getting stuck in other parts of the world , but return legs are still planned for tonight .\n, have been closed and there seems to be no one at the offices .\nobviously not by us , but for people caught in that mess today or expecting to go fly in the following days , i really doubt it .\nat reise er at leve\nh . c . andersen ( traveling is living )\nthe thing is that according to nm , this is just a temporary shutdown . plus they ' re crying once again foul play and claim that information has been leaked and they might even sue the ministry . btw : can any of you access nm ' s website ? i can ' t access it , which leads me to believe that this might not be a temporary shutdown after all ( or they simply didn ' t pay the internet bill or don ' t want to put any news on this through their website ) .\nsometimes the only thing more dangerous than a question is an answer . - ferengi rule of acquisition 208\nquoting iberiaa319 ( reply 18 ) : there are at least 130 . 000 passengers affected by this measure . there are lots of pax who bought their tickets well in advance for christmas , before the recent problems .\nquoting ltu932 ( reply 21 ) : the thing is that according to nm , this is just a temporary shutdown .\na : if i ' d be a lessor , i ' d rather see my metal back .\nhere ' s the news on nm ' s shutdown in the costa rican media . urltoken ( only in spanish )\n' science without religion is lame , religion without science is blind ' . albert einstein\nwhen all is said and done , more will be said than done\n.\nat the bus station , buses stop . at the train station , trains stop . at my desk , i have a work station .\ni just caught a little on the news here tonight it seems aena is thinking of organizing some flights for those stranded and will get nm to foot the bill . as i said many a times before nm was not going to last and people were going to be screwed . i feel sorry for them specially those who have worked hard and paid good money to see their families , this are not rich people and now they might not be able to see them for several years . what really gets me though is how can people still buy tkts even when it was all over the news that nm was about to bust ? i don ' t see ib taking these people on as who is going to guarantee payment ?\naccording to elmundo . es , nm will still operate its tlc - mad flight this sunday , despite the airline ' s suspension . i wonder if the info is accurate . link in spanish : urltoken [ edited 2006 - 12 - 15 23 : 37 : 59 ]\ni foresaw this happening some time or the other . they could not continue like they were for long . so many airlines are born and they go bust so i told myself nm could not be an exeption . the worst must be for all those people who wnted to visit their families in atin america who won ' t be able to ! i just hope te employees will not suffer unemployement very long . and for the aiation part i hope central america will get a strong competitor against ib for direct flights to europe ! urltoken p . s in the website . there is jsut a bulletin that is published explaining the situation ( in spanish )\nquoting iberiaa319 ( reply 17 ) : an emergency landing in eze due to a failure of one of their engines . the uio incident had even a topic here on urltoken\nwhat a bad image for the a330 . . . it will have the same image as the f100 in brail with all of tam ' s incidents\nquoting rootsair ( reply 32 ) : in the website . there is jsut a bulletin that is published explaining the situation ( in spanish )\nthat ' s not a statement , but a cry of foul play . those who have flown\nand had to put up with them , have complained . one diplomat got insulted by an\nstill cries foul play and that the authorities made their decisions on an arbitrary basis ? i don ' t think so .\nthis is what makes me feeling so sad for all those people , having been working hard the whole year long and now probably not having any opportunity to see their families this year . hopefully a solution can be found for them .\nquoting beaucaire ( reply 14 ) : the true scandal is they have kept selling tickets until the last minute , knowing that they have to close down .\nthis is what i was thinking already the last days , as i was expecting them to go out of business before christmas . and i am sure ,\nemployees . i keep my fingers crossed for all of them and hope only the best for them . for this se\u00f1or carillo and his closer circle , i sincerely hope , they will never ever come back into aviation business .\nquoting ezeiza ( reply 37 ) : btw , on tv here they are saying that nm had approx . 300 , 000 tickets sold for the next couple of months . what will happen to those poor ticket holders ?\ni guess they will be refunded . he problem will be what airline they will take as certainly all other flights are full especially for central america where we don ' t have much choice\njust some speculations . i know that the european law has changed to better protect european passengers , but i don ' t know if that law provide any kind of protection in case of the failure / bankruptcy of an airline . in case the answer is no , the same situation will happen like when swissair went to the ground , worthless tickets .\nif indeed what beaucaire says is right , then we may wonder if the airline wasn ' t cash strapped following all the scandals and its too quick expansion . and continuing this way , if the easy solution was just to shut down to avoid the tickets refund if any authority revealled any maintenance failures and really bad management , thus forcing the airline to the ground .\nwish they had insurance like we do in canada . if you book through a travel agent then your money is guaranteed by the government of ontario , once the airline goes belly up . happened a few years ago to a charter airline here\nquoting iberiaa319 ( reply 43 ) : a special flight to eze with one of the 6 retired iberia ' s b747 - 200 that were sitting in la munoza ( with a capacity of 470 passengers ) .\nquoting planehunter ( reply 2 ) : i doubt the a343 will be stored for a long time either . . .\nits a good thing special flights are planned . i think they ' re going down for good . hopefully us will get some planes . they need them badly . mcoflyer\nurltoken is the leading community for discovering and sharing high - quality aviation photography . we thank you for your support and hope you ' ll join the largest aviation community on the web .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\ndeer jet airlines was divided into two airlines . while the charter operation has kept the deer jet branding , scheduled operations usin g a319 ' s we re renamed capital airlines\nnorth cyprus airlines was founded , shortly after the bankruptcy of cyprus turkish airlines in jun2010 . did not start operations\ntabarak aviation , created in nov2010 , restarted operations with a wet - leased a travel service b . 737 - 800\ntnt express , formerly an operating division of tnt n . v . , carrier was demerged from its parent company\nkaltim airlines was the airline of samarinda was founded by awang f . ishak and sabri ramdhan\nboeing delivers its first b . 787 dreamliner to a customer , all nippon airways , at paine field in washington\nana ( all nippon airways ) flew the first commercial flight of a b . 787 dreamliner , from tokyo to hong kong\nfly tanzania was incorporated . unsure if started operations with a single bae 146 - 300 as planned\nflyjamaica launched scheduled operations from kingston norman manley to new york john f . kennedy international\nkharkiv airlines made its first flight using a b . 737 - 800 from kharkiv to antalya ( turkey )\nfirst flight of the b . 787 - 9 at paine field in everett , washington\nruili jingcheng helicopter co . was formally renamed as dehong south asia general airlines upon approval by southwest regional administration of caac\npal airlines airline gets its aoc back and began operations again with b . 737 - 300\nspring airlines japan launched operations , linking tokyo / narita with hiroshima , saga , and takamatsu using 189 - seat b . 737 - 800s .\npalau pacific airways began scheduled passenger operations using a wet leased b . 737 - 8as\nveca airlines c ommenced operations with charter flights from san salvador int ' l to san jos\u00e9 juan santamar\u00eda and panam\u00e1 city tocumen int ' l .\nchautauqua airlines ended operations . all erj 145s were shifted to sister airline shuttle america starting 01jan2015\nbuffalo airways had its aoc suspended for its poor safety record . reinstated on 12jan2016\nlaw ( latin american wings ) commenced revenue operations with flights from santiago de chile int ' l to punta cana via quito int ' l .\nbrascoota intended to hold a formal unveiling ceremony at lins airport in the state of s\u00e3o paulo . unsure if happened but still intends to start\nsky gates airlines is a cargo carrier that had it ' s first commercial flight with its b . 747 - 400f\nlasa l\u00edneas a\u00e9reas , a planned scheduled carrier based out of comodoro rivadavia general e . mosconi ( crd ) , chubut , was founded . it intends to start in jan2018\nveca airlines suspended operations for 3 months for restructuring ( due to financial problems ) . unfortunately failed to restart\npopular : trivia , history , america , television , tv , usa , world , geography , . . . more\ninternational bar association , inter american bar association , european bar association , quito bar association .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 internet brands , inc . the information provided on this site is not legal advice , does not constitute a lawyer referral service , and no attorney - 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{"id": 55113, "summary": [{"text": "rossair executive air charter was an airline based in lanseria , south africa , operating chartered domestic and international passenger and cargo services , aiming at corporate and leisure markets .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the airline was founded in 1956 , and was shut down in 2005 . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "rossair executive air charter", "paragraphs": ["rossair primarily flies in south australia and runs charter flights including for tourism ventures and mining companies .\nausjet chief executive jonathon moloney said the company had been talking with rossair on joint operations in south australia for some months .\ncasa acting chief executive shane carmody said mr guerin was observing a check flight conducted by rossair as part of routine safety work .\nrossair chief executive warren puvanendran said the dual - control plane\nimpacted terrain near renmark airport\nabout 4 : 30pm yesterday .\nworked at metavia airlines , sun air , executive aerospace , safair , and comair since 2001 . 15 000 hours , with 10 000 on boeing 737s .\nwhatever your requirement is for a aircraft , dtl - air charters has the aircraft to meet the mission . handling services : executive lounge , me . . .\n\u201cthe new arrangements will see rossair continue its relationships with and services to its loyal customers , as well as providing the leverage through ausjet , to bring a new dynamic to the state\u2019s air charter industry . \u201d\nnew ! ! flights between johannesburg ( lanseria ) and lephalale ( ellisras ) . private air charter flights - south africa , botswana , zambia , . . .\nduncan matriculated from christian brother college sa in 1996 and started his flying career at rossair contracts . he worked at solenta aviation and at sa airlink . duncan is currently working at sa airways and serves as elected member on the alpa - sa executive committee and the saapa executive committee .\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 . . .\n\u201cafter a challenging few months , the combination of both groups\u2019 fleet and experienced staff will allow us to commence servicing our clients immediately , \u201d rossair chief executive warren puvanendran said in a statement .\nin 1998 i returned to south africa with my faa commercial license . in 2000 i got a job as a charter pilot at rossair . currently i fly as a first officer on a319s for saa . while flying charter , i study various counseling and psychology courses .\ni\u2019m 54 years old , was born in zimbabwe and learned to fly in the then rhodesian air force .\ncharter flight service hartwig air ' s manager david blake said mr daw had worked as the organisation ' s chief pilot and was a\nlarger than life\ncharacter who\nlived and breathed\naviation .\nmcc aviation ( pty ) ltd is an established fixed & rotor wing charter operator based at lanseria international airport .\nhe also paid tribute to mr guerin saying he would be dearly missed by staff at both bruce hartwig flying school and hartwig air .\nair south ( adelaide ) has added a maiden emb - 120 to its fleet of beech 1900d s , beech ( twin turboprop ) super king airs , and cessna ( twin turboprop ) 404s and 441s . the aircraft , vh - yeg ( cn 120152 ) , was formerly vh - nhc with network aviation ( nwk , perth int ' l ) and will be joined by a second early next year . together with sister firm rossair charter ( rfs , adelaide ) , air south regional specializes in fifo ( fly - in / fly - out ) charter flights catering to the mining and energy sectors .\nadelaide - based rossair plans to resume flying operations through a joint - venture with ausjet aviation .\nthe flight path of the rossair plane vh - xmj before it disappeared , according to the flightradar24 website .\nausjet is based at melbourne essendon airport and operates super king air b200 , gulfstream g450 , fairchild merlin and embraer legacy 600 aircraft , according to its website .\nrossair charter ( rfs , adelaide ) has grounded its entire fleet until further notice following the crash of one of its cessna ( twin piston ) 441 conquest iis near renmark , south australia earlier this week . according to the australian , the aircraft crashed soon after take - off en route for adelaide , about 250km away . those killed include rossair ' s chief pilot , an inductee , and a civil aviation safety authority ( casa ) representative . rossair has said it will cooperate with casa and emergency . . .\nit services government , corporate and private clients and conducts fire reconnaissance and scanning , aero medical retrieval , power line aerial scanning , military target towing , air freight and aircraft management .\nrossair charter ( rfs , adelaide ) has announced it will shortly resume operations following a near four - month suspension of services brought on by the crash of one of its cessna ( twin turboprop ) 441 conquest iis near renmark , south australia , in may . in a statement issued last week , the passenger charter specialist announced it had entered into a joint venture with melbourne - based ausjet aviation which would allow it to resume flights in the south australian market effective . . .\nhe was our school ' s and our charter division ' s casa representative and well known to people here , so the loss is pretty extensive ,\nhe said .\nmr blake said mr daw was due to retire from the organisation on friday , but had already started making other plans to continue flying with rossair .\nrossair has grounded its fleet of aircraft as a precaution in response to a plane crash that killed three people in south australia ' s riverland yesterday afternoon .\ni started as a\ncharter queen\nat nac , during which time i was awarded one of the first saa bursaries . my first flying job was with national airlines , then nac charter . i joined comair in 1996 as the first female pilot , on the atr42 . i upgraded to b727s , and then got command in 2000 . in 2003 i transitioned onto the b737 , and was also promoted to check captain .\nrossair grounded its fleet of cessna 441 conquest , beechcraft 1900d and embraer emb - 120 brasilia aircraft after one of its cessna conquest twin turboprops crashed near renmark , south australia .\nthe company said on friday the jv would cover the south australian market and \u201callow rossair to recommence flying operations immediately\u201d , after the fleet was grounded following a fatal crash in may .\nrossair chief pilot martin scott , 48 , was checking paul daw , 65 , who was taking an induction test , while civil aviation safety authority ( casa ) representative stephen guerin , 56 , supervised the flight .\nthe crash was a very sad day . paul daw , who was a former klm airline pilot , returned to adelaide in the late 90\u2019s . he conducted the majority of my cpl training and all of my instrument rating training . he was a phenomenal teacher who dedicated his entire life to aviation . students used to flock to him because of his experience , his charisma and his stick and rudder skills . he\u2019ll be missed as will the other two who were in the crash . i wish rossair well .\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 .\nto use this website , cookies must be enabled in your browser . to enable cookies , follow the instructions for your browser below . facebook app : open links in external browser\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 .\nyou can ' t request a quotation to one business twice . . ! ! !\nplease wait for the booking confirmation sms from the practice . please do not visit a practice that has not confirmed your appointment .\nsave your time from long queues . queue from anywhere . decide when its best to leave when you get your sms\u2019s .\nwhy not follow us on facebook to be the first to find out about the latest developments . let us know what you think of the site and tell us what features you want to see next .\ncomments , questions or feedback ? contact webmaster @ urltoken ( c ) 2018 nighthawk software ltd v . 1 . 3 . 4 . all rights reserved . aircraft header image ( c ) sergiy serdyuk . maps generated by the great circle mapper ( www . gcmap . com ) - copyright \u00a9 karl l . swartz . terms & conditions - privacy policy - contact us\nplease note : you do not have javascript enabled , or are using an older browser . without javascript enabled this site may not function correctly .\nto use this website , cookies must be enabled in your browser . to enable cookies , follow the instructions for your browser below .\nclick the privacy tab , and then , under settings , move the slider to the bottom to allow all cookies , and then click ok .\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\nthe company\u2019s chief pilot martin scott , experienced pilot paul daw , who was undergoing a check flight , and a representative from the civil aviation safety authority ( casa ) stephen guerin , were killed in the accident . there were no survivors .\n\u201cit soon emerged through this partnership that there are natural operational , financial and fleet synergies and new opportunities in this market from essentially combining the skillsets of two iconic operators from two separate state markets , \u201d moloney said .\n\u201ccertainly , the sa market will now have an unprecedented and competitive choice of fleet within this enlarged operation . \u201d\nthe australian transport safety bureau ( atsb ) said in its preliminary report into the accident published on june 30 an examination of the wreckage and surround ground markings indicated the cessna conquest vh - xmj hit the ground in an \u201calmost vertical nose - down attitude\u201d .\n\u00a9 2018 - aviator media pty ltd . all right reserved . designed and developed by unique media\nthe plane , a nine - seater cessna conquest with the registration vh - xmj , was travelling between adelaide and the riverland .\ncasa said mr guerin had worked with the authority since 2008 as a flying operations inspector , and at times acted as a team leader \u2014 prior to that he was a pilot for a number of aviation operators .\nmr carmody said mr guerin , who was sitting behind the pilot and check pilot at the time of the accident , was popular and\na very highly regarded pilot , a fine inspector and meticulous as a regulator\n.\nwe know this was a check and training flight , these are routine activities that are conducted where pilots are being checked by other pilots , routine in australia , routine around the world but clearly something went wrong , there was a tragedy .\nthis [ accident ] is terribly surprising . as these things go , you have three very experienced pilots on board so something significant occurred and it will be important for us to work out this it is .\nmartin scott ( left ) was an experienced pilot and paul daw was retraining at the time they both died in the plane crash .\nhe said the company had\nnever had a major issue or incident\nbut could not comment on the possible cause of the crash . he said the business had\nvoluntarily grounded our operations\nand was co - operating with investigators .\nthe company and all our staff have been profoundly impacted by this tragedy .\nour thoughts and prayers are with the families , friends and colleagues of the deceased .\npaul exuded aviation - he was a complete enthusiast ,\nmr blake said .\npaul was a very big family man and family was very important in his life .\nhe never let anybody down , he was always there for people and that is i think one of the biggest epitaphs i can offer .\nthe wreckage was found in scrubland about four kilometres west of renmark airport just after nightfall .\nmajor crash investigators from adelaide arrived at the scene last night , and an australian transport safety bureau ( atsb ) team during this afternoon .\natsb ' s neville blythe said early information suggested the plane did not explode on impact , and that was expected to be a big help for investigators .\nwe do understand there hasn ' t been a post impact fire , which is very good from an investigation point of view ,\nhe said .\nit doesn ' t destroy evidence and that type of thing so we will be again taking our time to forensically go through everything in relation to the aircraft .\nthe atsb is also calling for any witnesses who were in the area about 4 : 00pm yesterday .\na local anglican priest at renmark , paul devenport , said he saw the plane flying over the east of renmark moments before the crash .\ni couldn ' t see it totally but i could see it behind the trees , it was going quite low ,\nhe said .\nsouth australian police block off a dirt road leading to the wreckage of the plane in the riverland .\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 ?\nwhile they like to think you need a thick skin in politics , our representatives are notoriously quick to reach for the lawyers when they don ' t like what they read .\nwe ' ve ranked the top 50 wimbledon players over the last 50 years .\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 .\ni moved to south africa in 1982 , and spent time flying helicopters with the saaf before joining court helicopters , where i flew sikorsky s58\u2019s and s61\u2019s to oil rigs in the southern cape . i joined saa in 1989 .\nwith saa , i have flown various airbuses and boeings . i hold an mba from henley management college ( uk ) , and spent 9 years in saa flight ops management , in fleet captain and business management posts , before returning to full - time flying about 3 years ago . i am a senior training captain on saa\u2019s a330 / a340 fleet - and still hold a helicopter license .\ni am married , with two teenage sons : one is an aspirant medical student , and the other is an aspirant pilot .\ni was involved in the alpa - sa helicopter committee ( a long time ago ) , and am looking forward to being of service to my colleagues as part of alpa - sa once again .\ncarl qualified for his saaf wings in 1983 . his postings included 42 squadron , cfs dunnottor , 84 lafs , 81 lafs and 41 squadron . in 1994 he joined comair and in 2000 he moved to saa where he currently serves as a captain on the b737 - 800 .\nsince 1996 he served as chairman of the human performance committee ( huper ) of alpa - sa . he works closely with ifalpa where he has been serving as the regional vice president of the afi south region since 2007 .\ni have served on the cpa committee , and also served a short term as chairman . i have been an elected member of the alpa exco since 2006 , and have been serving on the caa aeromedical committee on - and - off since its inception . i also serve mayday - sa as a mentor and peer .\ntony laubser who is a captain at saa , served on the exco as president of alpa - sa from 2006 - 2008 and is now the technical director , he is involved in ats and age work .\ntony received the alpa - sa silver presidential award in 2010 and has extensive experience on the exco and in the industry .\ni believe that life is a journey and presents us with the most amazing opportunities for discovery and growth .\nin high school i decided that i wanted to learn to fly . i did not manage to do so for many years . after school i studied psychology and statistics at uct . over many years i have pondered how to integrate two of my passions : working with people , and , flying . after my undergraduate degree i worked at uct doing student advising with the students in university bridging programmes . from there i moved to the university of the western cape where i implemented a campus - wide student financial aid project .\nin 1994 , i left to study a master\u2019s in intercultural management in the usa . aside from south africa in general , this became a time of personal transition . i realized that it was important for me to \u2018live without regret\u2019\u2026this paradigm became the catalyst to following my dream . i found a flight school in san diego and began to learn to fly . completing my degree led me to do an internship in the crm section of north west airline\u2019s flight operations , and 2 wonderful years in minneapolis .\nin 2009 i studied personal life coaching . currently am practicing as a coach and working towards my accreditation . my field of focus and interest is coaching pilots , to explore the role and relevancy of coaching for flight crews . i hope to pursue this avenue in further graduate studies .\npresently , i am spearheading the implementation of alpa\u2019s wellbeing portfolio to establish structures to address the mental and emotional issues that confront pilots .\n12 years on the saapa exco , 4 as vice - chairman and 3 as chairman ."]}
{"id": 55115, "summary": [{"text": "thrall car manufacturing company was a manufacturer of railroad freight cars in chicago heights , illinois from 1917 to 2001 .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "the company was sold to trinity industries in 2001 . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "thrall car manufacturing company", "paragraphs": ["bought pullman standard c1984 rail car operations became trinity rail group oct . 2001 on merger with thrall car manufacturing company\nmerger of michigan car company and peninsular car company . one of the original companies consolidated into american car & foundry .\n6 . thrall car manufacturing company shall ensure that its employees keep the protector tips clean . tips can be cleaned with soap and water .\n5 . thrall car manufacturing company shall ensure that the employees keep their hearing protection clean . it can be cleaned with soap and water .\nmiddletown car co . middletown car works middletown car works , inc . middletown car & mfg . co .\nfrom gilbert car manufacturing company ( gilbert went out of business and former employee john taylor picked up the pieces . )\nchicago heights - - the recent merger of thrall car manufacturing co . and trinity industries railcar manufacturing division won ' t help the 600 workers laid off when the company ' s local division closed in march because railcar manufacturing won ' t be reestablished at the chicago heights plant .\nfrom midwest freight car company , united american car company , and others . to trinity rail group - trinity industries , inc . 2001 .\nthrall car manufacturing co . used to design and manufacture rail cars . its products were car , rail - car and bi and tri level auto rack freight cars . the company was founded in 1917 and was headquartered in chicago heights , il .\naka lehigh car wheel & axle works bought the idle frederick & company works .\nthe combined railcar unit will be run by officers from both trinity and thrall , led by thrall vice chairman michael flannery , who will become ceo of the merged company .\nsued american palace car company for infringement of its patent for improvements in sleeping cars .\nwas sold to the duchossois family , of arlington park race track fame . thrall\nfrom magor car company listed under\ncar builders\nin white - orr ' s 1930 classified business directory nyc section . to fruehauf corp . 1964\nwabash national acquires roadrailer \u00ae technology from thrall car manufacturing . expanding into new transportation segments , wabash national becomes the exclusive manufacturer of roadrailer , a bimodal technology that allows trailers to easily move from railways to roadways .\nhuntingdon car works is listed under \u201ccar builders\u201d in 1877 edition , poor\u2019s directory of railway officials .\nexhibit number description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 . 1 agreement and plan of merger dated as of august 13 , 2001 by and among trinity industries , inc . , tcmc acquisition corp . , thrall car manufacturing company and thrall car management company , inc . filed as exhibit 2 . 1 to registrant ' s 8 - k dated august 15 , 2001 and incorporated by reference herein . 99 . 1 press release , dated october 26 , 2001 .\nrailcar maker trinity industries inc . ( nyse : trn ) has an agreement to buy privately held rival thrall car manufacturing co . of chicago heights , ill . for about $ 353 million to expand the scope of its operations , reuters reported .\ncraig duchossois , chairman of thrall who will serve on the trinity board of directors once the merger is complete , said railcar manufacturing won ' t be re - established at the chicago heights plant .\ntrinity is the market leader in north american rail car production . there are only four other major companies : greenbrier in portland , ore . ; johnstown ( pa . ) american ; thrall car near chicago ; and national steel car in hamilton , ontario .\nthrough the marriage of a . j . thrall ' s daughter , beverly , to richard duchossois ,\nwallace expects the closures to cost the company about $ 52 million . when the company announced it was planning to record that charge in second quarter financial reports , a company spokeswoman said there were no plans to close the greenville plant .\n7 . the company shall ensure proper initial fitting and supervision over correct use .\nthrall ' s corporate office , located adjacent to the chicago heights manufacturing plant , will be used\ninitially\nas the corporate office for the combined companies railcar division , duchossois said . he declined to make any other comments on the company ' s future until it completes the regulatory approval process .\nharris , james , & co . , st . johns , nb and portland , me , is listed under \u201ccar builders\u201d in 1877 edition , poor\u2019s directory of railway officials . see harris car company\nacquired 1944 by locomotive builder h . k . porter co . apparently continued as a wholly - owned subsidiary . to pressed steel car company 1946\nb . the company may discontinue the required use of hearing protectors for that employee .\nfrom hinkley , williams & company built locomotives ; no cars . to hinkley locomotive works\nand most important , according to president john e . carroll jr . , the company\nworkers , the company has plants in clinton , ill . and winder and cartersville ,\nreopening was treated as if the company was opening a\nbrand new facility .\nmiddletown car works , schall & king , proprietors , is listed under \u201ccar builders\u201d in 1877 edition , poor\u2019s directory of railway officials . became a wholly - owned subsidiary of standard steel car company 1910 but continued operation under its own name . listed under\ncar builders\nin white - orr ' s 1930 classified business directory nyc section . name changed 1931 to pullman standard car export corporation .\nabstract : an articulated railroad car for carrying container or trailer loads providing for improved weight distribution among all the trucks , comprising a forward end car unit , a rearward end car unit , a plurality of interior car units substantially linearly and adjacently disposed between the forward and rearward car units . between each adjacent pair of car units , the car has a shared truck having axles for supporting one end of one car unit and one end of the other car unit . a central shared truck is centrally located along the length of the railroad car . articulated connectors on the shared trucks join the interior car units to one another and to the end car units , and a hitch for a kingpin on each of the car units is placed over the truck associated with the car unit which is farther from the central truck , to facilitate relatively even load distribution among all the trucks .\nralph schorr spent his first 12 years of his railroad career as project engineer and manager of engineering in the automotive products group for thrall car manufacturing company . he participated in the development of the several new multi - level freight car developments for shipping finished automobiles , vans , and trucks by rail . ralph led the engineering department which supported the continuous production of multi - level autoracks on multiple production lines at different plant locations for eight ( 8 ) years .\nmorse , c . d . , car mfg . co . ( c . d . morse car mfg . co . )\nalmost 10 , 000 in one year , the company ' s billings are obviously considerable .\nwabash national produces duraplate \u00ae storage containers . leveraging duraplate technology in industries beyond transportation , wabash national expands into portable storage container manufacturing .\nhowever , thrall was not interested in the passenger coach business which ckd tried to develop at the plant , and this was sold back to ckd as a newly - formed company , ckd vagonka sro . thrall has also acquired rail project of poprad in slovakia , and announced on march 9 that it planned to establish a european headquarters in western europe .\na high volume railway gondola car particularly suited for high speed rail operations having a bracing structure extending the length of the car including a plurality of serially interconnected v - shaped trusses having laterally longitudinally downwardly convergent bracing members coupling the car walls to the underframe along the centerline of the car .\nthrall car has been a fixture in the south suburbs since 1917 when it was founded by a . j . thrall . it operated from a different location until the late 1960s when the current plant was built on about 60 acres at 2521 state st . , a few blocks to the east . the company remains family owned , but changed families in the 1970s when it was sold to the duchossois family , of arlington park race track notoriety .\nfrom hinkley & williams locomotive works hinkley and williams both deceased . to hinkley locomotive company built no cars .\nformerly seath & hager , incorporated 1872 . terre haute car & mfg . co . is listed under \u201ccar builders\u201d in the 1877 edition of poor\u2019s directory of railway officials . one of the original companies consolidated into american car & foundry\nbefore the mid - august . merger agreement with dallas - based trinity , craig duchossois chairman of thrall said thursday that the two companies did a cost analysis of each of their railcar manufacturing plants to determine which are the most cost - efficient and chicago heights didn ' t make the cut .\nrailroad supply house for which diamond jim brady worked . not a car builder .\nthe fortunes of thrall car , which is run as a separate company from duchossois industries , have shifted in its 84 - year history , following the ebb and flow of the nation ' s economy . the recent downturn , which dropped railcar orders by 70 percent from the second quarter of 2000 , apparently sealed the fate of the local plant .\nwith reference to fig . 1 , the railroad car 10 has an end closure 12 , at each end of the car , which is adapted to seal off the car when it is loaded with automobiles or trucks to prevent vandalism and pilferage .\nthe dallas - based company said that in addition to greenville , its rail car and parts plants in mount orab , ohio , and asheville , n . c . , will close next month .\nfig . 2 is a plan view of the railway car of fig . 1 ;\nfrom perley a . thomas car works . quit car building in 1936 , went to specializing in bodies for school buses . still going strong as thomas built buses , inc .\nassignment of assignors interest . ; assignor : m . w . kellogg company , the ; reel / frame : 004370 / 0168\nunissued stock certificate puts capital at $ 1 million . if you have any knowledge of this company , please share it with us .\nthrall , which designs and manufactures a broad line of freight railcars and distributes supply parts , operates a factory in cartersville and owns an idled plant in winder . it employs about 600 at the cartersville facility , company spokesperson don green told atlanta business chronicle . both factories will be part of the sale to trinity .\nduring rail movement of a high volume railway gondola car , uneven track , truck hunting and shifting cargo bulk can cause severe end - to - end torsional deflection and bulging of the car walls as well as warping or sagging of the center portions of the car . because of the oscillatory character and structural interdependence of these types of car flexure , one tends to exaggerate or accentuate the destructive character of the other , thus promoting premature fatique and inhibiting the high speed roadability of the car .\nabstract : an articulated railroad car , which includes an articulated connector , rail truck and car body units , has at least one standard short - travel railroad car side bearing which is designed to permit down travel of the car body unit of at least 5 / 8 inch . in a preferred embodiment , one rail truck portion includes a long - travel railroad car side bearing . the long - travel side bearing includes a top cap member and a bottom member with a resilient member interposed therebetween . the long - travel side bearing permits roll axis movement of one car body unit relative to another car body unit to reduce forces on the rail truck which would tend to prevent its successful negotiation of curves .\nlisted under\ncar builders\nin white - orr ' s 1930 classified business directory nyc section .\nturl\u2019s iron works is listed under \u201ccar builders\u201d in the 1877 edition of poor\u2019s directory of railway officials .\nfrom the above , it can be seen that the braces 23 and 24 cooperate with the car wall , center sill and floor structure and form a plurality of triangular trusses which essentially eliminate destructive parallelogram - like flexure and bulging of the car walls as well as accentuated fatique and vibration of the car structure .\nthe plant ' s future won ' t be decided until the merger receives regulatory approval , duchossois said . however , all of the plant ' s manufacturing equipment has been removed , according to duchossois .\ntredegar iron co . is listed under \u201ccar builders\u201d in the 1877 edition of poor\u2019s directory of railway officials .\nto american car & foundry motors co . ( an affiliate of acf that did not build rail cars )\nabstract : railroad car for transporting transversely oriented cylindrical objects . the cargo bed of the car projects downwardly through the draft sills , interrupting the draft sills . the car has one or more troughs defined by pairs of facing cylindrical object support members . the support members at the front and rear of the car also transmit loads from the draft sills downwardly to lower longitudinal members which bridge between the respective draft sills . also , a telescoping cover for a railroad car which covers the entire cargo bed during transport , and uncovers the entire cargo area at once without removing the covers from the car . thus the entire car can be loaded or unloaded without shifting the covers . the front sections and rear sections of the cover telescope independently to the front and rear of the car , thus allowing the entire cover to be positioned outboard of the cargo bed when open while remaining on track means associated with the car . removable one - piece and two - piece covers are also disclosed .\nin a related move , the czech government has approved the sale of ckd vagonka stud\u00e9nka ( formerly msv ) to thrall europa . this was agreed on march 8 , and announced in praha on the following day . thrall plans to concentrate on wagon manufacture , producing 2000 vehicles in 2001 and rising to twice that by 2003 . this would secure jobs for around 1650 of the remaining 2300 staff at stud\u00e9nka .\nit\u2019s very sad to see greenville go down , \u2019\u2019 mcintire said .\nit\u2019s another company that had to leave for one reason or another . \u2019\u2019\nrailroad cars are widely used in the united states and other countries to transport vehicles such as automobiles and trucks from manufacturing plants to distribution centers . such railroad cars are referred to in the trade as auto rack cars .\nabstract : an aluminum hopper car having a center sill hood which uses aluminum collar castings to connect cross ridge hoods which intersect a center sill hood , and to connect the center sill hood with intersecting sloped car end walls .\nthis most likely means the pittsburgh & mckeesport car & locomotive works , which went out of business in 1878 .\nbegan as boston iron company . built two locomotives , no known cars . their \u201cyankee , \u201d built 1834 , was the 1st locomotive built in new england .\n\u201cwilliam holman had been the foreman and a partner in the hammond company . his production was similar to his ex - employer ' s , a mix of horse , cable , and electric cars , with an occasional railroad freight or passenger car . holman tried to make the transition from wood to steel cars in 1912 with an order for muni ' s first streetcars . he went bankrupt after only twenty of the forty - three cars under the contract had been built , and the order was completed by another company . \u201d under control of seattle car & foundry by 1909\nvarious types of hearing protection are provided by thrall car ; furthermore , the only types of hearing protection allowed are the sound bands and ear muffs ( the approved hearing protection is listed below ) . no other form of hearing protection is acceptable . proper use of these hearing protection devices includes , but is not limited to , the following .\nthe invention provides a plurality of laterally longitudinally downwardly convergent bracing members which couple the upper portions of the side walls and the cover caps to the car floor and underframe along the centerline of the car . by this means , the bracing system arrests torsional end - to - end twisting of the car body ; and , since the braces resist bulging deflection of the side walls , the vertical alignment and thus the beam strength of the walls is assured , thereby substantially reducing fatiguing vertical deflection or sagging - like flexure of the center portions of the car as well as reducing the magnitude of car body vibration .\nmorris , w . , & bro . is listed under \u201ccar builders\u201d in 1887 edition , poor\u2019s directory of railway officials .\nwhite , john h . \u201crailroad car builders of the united states . \u201d railroad history 138 ( 1978 ) : 5\u201329 .\nthe object of the present invention is to provide a high volume railway gondola car particularly suited to high speed rail operations .\nincorporated in south dakota . allegedly involved in fraudulent transactions relative to car repairs for the ic rr . to illinois central railroad .\nrumors circulated locally for more than a year that trinity intended to close the greenville plant and move operations to mexico . the company continually denied it had any plans to close here .\nabstract : a railroad car for transporting horizontal shipping containers includes ( 1 ) a vertical transition box from the car center sill to the end wall of a well portion capable of receiving one or more shipping containers , ( 2 ) car body bottom side sills in the form of an inserted t - member , ( 3 ) shear plates at the bottom ends of the well portion , ( 4 ) a longitudinal plate in the car body well portion bottom joined to a shear plate at each end , and ( 5 ) reinforcement of the car body central portion so that it can transport two end - to - end abutting containers in the well .\nthese business decisions were based on a number of factors , one of which includes our ongoing program to consolidate and reposition production into trinity\u2019s lower cost manufacturing facilities , \u2019\u2019 said timothy r . wallace , chairman , president and chief executive officer of trinity .\n_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ lynn martin , secretary of labor , ) united states department of labor , ) ) complainant ) oshrc docket ) v . ) no . 90 - 1851 thrall car manufacturing , ) ) respondent ) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ )\n1 . if a standard threshold shift has occurred , the employee may be retested in thirty ( 30 ) days and the company may consider results of the retest as the annual audiogram .\nlocomotive builder bought by american locomotive company 1901 but it made no investment in plant and closed 1913 . no known cars . ( see r & lhs bulletin 26 , october 1931 . )\ntrinity\u2019s stock hit a 52 - week low on aug . 17 at $ 18 . 1875 a share . the company\u2019s stock closed tuesday at $ 22 . 9375 , down 81 cents .\nvehicles are unloaded from the group of railroad cars in a similar manner , referred to as circus unloading . vehicles are driven forward from one car to the next over bridge plates and ultimately down ramps , at the forward end of the front car , to the ground .\nabstract : a railroad car for transporting horizontal shipping containers , the car having a novel stub center sill extending from a coupler to the end wall of a well portion capable of receiving one or more shipping containers , ( 2 ) a reinforcement assembly from the coupler to the end sill , ( 3 ) a reinforcement of the car body central portion so that it can transport two end - to - end abutting containers in the well and ( 4 ) lateral car body side wall tie braces having increased stiffness and which are easily attached by fasteners .\n2 . the audiologist , otolaryngologist or physician shall review problem audiograms and shall determine whether there is a need for further evaluation . the company will provide the person performing this evaluation the following information :\nthe car body bracing system of the present invention is adapted for use in a high volume railway gondola car as shown in fig . 1 . the car 1 is supported on conventional wheel trucks 2 and has an underframe 3 including transverse car body bolster beams 4 , an elongated center sill 5 and a plurality of longitudinally spaced horizontal cross - bearers 6 fixed to the center sill 5 and extending outwardly therefrom to longitudinally extending side sills 7 . to accommodate pivotal or rotative movement of the trucks 2 beneath the underframe 3 , a conventional center bearing assembly including car body center plate 8 and truck center plate bowl ( not shown in the drawings ) is interposed between each truck 2 and the underframe 3 .\nhazelton iron works is listed under \u201ccar builders\u201d in 1877 edition , poor\u2019s directory of railway officials , with proprietorship indicated as john allison & co .\nwabash national begins to manufacture frac tanks . as part of the organization\u2019s diversification strategy , wabash national enters into an agreement with sabre manufacturing to produce frac tanks in lafayette , ind . frac tanks are bulk liquid storage containers used by fluid management companies in the energy and environmental services industries .\nu . s . patent application ser . no . 625 , 606 filed oct . 24 , 1975 , now u . s . pat . no . 4 , 024 , 821 , discloses a pair of crossed braces for a gondola car . attention is also directed to u . s . pat . nos . 1 , 859 , 261 ; 1 , 834 , 264 ; 2 , 033 , 566 ; 2 , 146 , 221 and 2 , 464 , 080 which show a variety of wall braces coupling the side walls of a hopper car to the car floor or underframe . none , however , show a bracing system which essentially eliminates mutually accentuating end - to - end twisting of the car and sagging and bulging of the center portions of the car .\ntrinity industries inc . , which until two years ago was mercer county\u2019s largest employer , said tuesday it will close its greenville rail car division in december .\ndallas - based trinity said it would pay about $ 165 million in cash and issue 7 . 15 million common shares to thrall shareholders in a deal expected to close by the end of the year . the new shares would be in addition to the 37 million trinity shares currently outstanding .\na railroad car for transporting vehicles such as automobiles and trucks , comprising a floor and two side walls defining an interior space and terminating in an opening at each end ; at least one elevated deck spaced above the floor and extending the length of the railroad car and terminating in an end at each of the openings ; an end enclosure at each end of the car adapted to be displaced between a closed position overlying the end opening and an opened position which provides access to the entire end of the car ; an elongated closure support member at each end of the car disposed within the car interior in a horizontal plane and joined to the end of the deck with the deck elevation being at least as high as that of the closure support ; and bridge plate supports , for a pair of bridge plates , located at the front of the closure support member such that bridge plates removably attached thereto are at essentially the same level as the deck .\nalstom had earlier pulled out of the bidding because of the czech company ' s growing debts , now estimated at kc8\u00b75bn . the siemens deal is dependent upon an agreement for the czech government to write off much of this debt .\nshe said the greenville operation would be moved to other trinity plants in the united states , not mexico . she didn\u2019t know all of the locations but said the company\u2019s new refrigerated boxcar plant in oklahoma city would be one location .\naccording to the invention , a railroad car for transporting vehicles such as automobiles and trucks is provided comprising a floor and two side walls defining an interior space and terminating in an opening at each end ; at least one elevated deck spaced above the floor and extending the length of the railroad car and terminating in an end at each of said openings ; an end enclosure at each end of the car adapted to be displaced between a closed position overlying the end opening and an opened position which provides access to the entire end of the car ; an elongated closure support member at each end of the car disposed within the car interior in a horizontal plane and joined to the end of the deck with the deck elevation being at least as high as that of the closure support ; and bridge plate supports , for a pair of bridge plates , located at the front of the closure support member such that bridge plates removably attached thereto are at essentially the same level as the deck .\nabstract : a railroad car for carrying containers comprising a car body supported by rail trucks adapted for movement over a railroad ; the car body having opposing side walls and an end wall near each end connected to the side walls with said side walls and end walls defining a well in which a container can be received ; supports for the bottom of a container , when in the well , comprising a plurality of metal castings joined to each side wall ; and each casting having a substantially vertical leg joined at the bottom of a side wall and an arm extending substantially horizontally inwardly toward the center of the car on which a container bottom can be supported .\ncar end closure 12 comprises a pair of door assemblies 30 , 32 which are essentially mirror images of each other . door assembly 30 is shown in the closed position while door assembly 32 is shown in the open or stowed position . when in the stowed position , each door assembly is positioned entirely within the car along a car side wall 22 . each door assembly 30 , 32 includes panels 36 which are essentially identical . the panels 36 can be made of metal or reinforced polymeric material .\ni would say ( the chance is ) virtually nil , \u2019\u2019 mcintire said .\nall of the other rail - car manufacturers have newer efficient plants . \u2019\u2019\n3 . the employee shall be referred for a clinical audiological evaluation or an otological examination as appropriate ; if additional testing is necessary or if the company suspects a medical pathology of the ear is caused or aggravated by the wearing of hearing protection .\nwe have seen a stock certificate for this company , which appears to have been a streetcar builder , but it was unissued . did it actually exist ? was it a scam like so many turn - of - the - century arizona gold mines ?\nabstract : a railroad gondola car having improved side sills , internal horizontal tension braces and diagonal braces with cast metal connectors at the ends of the braces and doubler plates on the side wall post flanges for reinforcement purposes where posts are connected to the ends of the body bolsters and where the braces are connected to the car side walls opposite a side wall post .\ntranscraft \u00ae corp . acquires certain assets of benson international \u00ae . benson aluminum platform trailers enhance transcraft\u2019s product portfolio to include premium , lighter - weight trailers to complement steel and combo flatbed offerings . in addition , flatbed manufacturing is now consolidated to a state - of - the - art , 180 , 000 - square - foot facility in cadiz , ky .\nwabash national begins production of refrigerated van trailers at its new south plant location . wabash national installs a state - of - the - art manufacturing line dedicated to refrigerated - van production . utilizing a proprietary process , wabash national injects foam insulation into the sidewalls and roof in a single step prior to assembly , which vastly improves both thermal efficiency and trailer durability .\nearly tank car builder , built iron boiler tank cars for star tank line and empire line . in 1956 built aluminum tank cars to carry acid for utlx . division of struthers wells corporation 1928 - 1963 .\nabstract : a railroad car , for carrying shipping containers , having a car body with opposing side walls and an end wall near each end defining a well in which a container can be received ; support for a container , when in the well , comprising a plurality of spaced metal castings joined to each side wall and spaced inwardly from the well end walls ; and each casting being substantially l - shaped and having a substantially vertical leg joined at the bottom of a side wall and the casting having an arm extending laterally substantially horizontally inwardly toward the center of the car to aid in supporting a container in the well .\na new york corporation , assignee of dump car patent reissued patent 12 , 794 by carl p . astrom of orange , nj . [ original no . was 792 , 306 , issued 13 june 1905 . ]\n3 . a railroad car according to claim 2 in which the bridge plate support includes a portion which curves over the top of the closure support member and extends into contact with the deck and is joined thereto .\ni would say the greenville plant many years ago had a wonderful reputation , \u2019\u2019 mcintire said .\nit was known throughout the country as being one of the finest car builders in the united states . \u2019\u2019\nd / b / a of vancleve , mckean , dripps & co . advertised freight cars as well as locomotives , stationary engines , boilers , mill gearing , machines and castings . { 7 } to trenton car works\nabstract : a rail car having an end closure provided by a pair of sliding doors . each side wall of the rail car has a main side wall portion which terminates adjacent one end of the rail car , and an upright ladder panel spaced from the main side wall portion to provide a vertical slot . the doors are guided for movement from a closed position across the end of the rail car to an open position in which the doors project through the slots . an upper ladder brace assembly mounted on the main side wall portion of each side wall is provided to support the upper end of the ladder panel . this upper ladder brace assembly has an elongated brace member which is rigidly connected to the upper ladder panel . the brace member is bowed outwardly to be entirely outside the path of the door so as not to interfere with the movement of the door to open position .\nnetwork . what is observed less frequently is that chicago made the railroads . starting in the 1850s , the area was home to many manufacturers of railroad , track , and railcars . not only the well - known pullman company , but several other of the area & apos ; s leading economic enterprises , made a big\nsupport member 50 , in plan view , is u - shaped and the legs 50a of the u are disposed within spaces 60 located between the car side walls 22 and deck vertical support plates 62 extending from the car floor 20 to the deck 130 . brackets 64 connect the support legs 50a to the deck 130 . the front portion of support member 50 is connected to the end of deck 130 by brackets 66 ( figs . 2 and 3 ) .\nthe forecast for next year is that deliveries will be between 55 , 000 to 60 , 000 , \u2019\u2019 mcintire said .\nthat\u2019s not a bad market . most rail - car builders can live with those numbers . \u2019\u2019\nthus , chicago heights plant is not part of the merger agreement in which trinity will pay approximately $ 165 million in cash and issue 7 . 15 million shares of its common stock to the shareholders of thrall . the agreement also calls for trinity to make additional payments , not to exceed $ 45 million over five years , based on a formula related to annual railcar industry production levels . trinity currently has 37 million shares outstanding .\nit is customary to load , and for railroads to move , a number of such cars in groups hitched together end - to - end and , after arrival at a distribution center , for the group of cars to be unloaded simultaneously . when a group of cars is loaded simultaneously , they enter at one end and are driven forward as far as possible to a tie down position on one of the cars . this is called circus loading . to make such loading possible the distance between adjoining car ends must be spanned by removable bridge plates at the car floor level and at each deck level . the bridge plates support the vehicle wheels as the vehicles roll from one railroad car to the next .\nto arrest and limit deliterious end and side wall flexure , the invention provides a car bracing system including a plurality of laterally longitudinally downwardly convergent bracing members which couple the corner caps 11 and upper portions 13 of the side walls 9 to the car floor 12 and center sill 5 along the centerline of the car . specifically , rigid elongated end braces or members 14 and 15 are provided at each end of the car to arrest relative movement between the corner caps 11 and the minimum flexure points of the car body located immediately above the center bearing assemblies . as shown in figs . 3 and 5 , the upper end sections 16 and 17 of the end braces 14 and 15 are welded or otherwise appropriately secured to cap attachment flanges 18 depending from the caps 11 , and the lower end sections 20 and 21 of the end braces 14 and 15 are similarly coupled to the floor 12 , bolster 4 and center sill 5 by the coupling bracket 22 upstanding therefrom . to arrest bulging and thus sagging and to further resist end - to - end twisting of the car body , intermediate braces 23 and 24 are provided . the upper ends or sections of the braces 23 and 24 are coupled to the side walls by wall attachment brackets 25 such as illustrated in fig . 4 and the lower ends or sections of the braces 23 and 24 are secured to the floor 12 and center sill 5 by upstanding coupling brackets 26 by welding or other appropriate means .\nair dump cars . lost suit 1894 by united states car co . , probably for patent infringement . william a . thacher held many patents on dump cars including 489 , 243 ; 496 , 672 ; 508 , 998 ; and 577 , 565 .\nhe said the relatively high labor costs in the u . s . hurt american rail car plants . the total labor cost for a greenville worker is about $ 20 an hour compared to $ 20 a day at a comparable mexican plant , he said .\nbut another factor that damaged greenville was a sharp drop in orders . last year , 76 , 000 cars were delivered in north america by the rail car industry , a feverish pace in recent years , compared to an estimated 50 , 000 this year .\nstoller et al u . s . pat . no . 4 , 437 , 410 discloses an auto rack railroad car with a closure at each end to prevent vandalism and thievery . each closure comprises two door assemblies which move horizontally to open and close the car end . the door assemblies are movably supported by a horizontal support member mounted on the front end or edge of the uppermost of two elevated decks . mounted on the top of both decks , adjacent the front end , is a bridge plate attaching means which constitutes a ridge over which vehicles must be driven in loading and unloading the cars . because there is very little clearance between the vehicle roof tops and the railroad car roof top or a deck , the ridge causes vehicles to bump and spring higher . this causes the vehicle roofs to hit the railroad car roof or deck and damage the automobile with significant economic loss . there is thus a need for alternative structural arrangements which permit removable attachment of bridge plates to railroad cars with elimination of the present described bump - inducing ridges .\nwabash national corp . creates wabash wood products . to accommodate the growing company\u2019s trailer flooring needs , and to better streamline operations through vertical integration , wabash national corp . acquires cloud corp . and cloud oak flooring co . , inc . , manufacturers of laminated hardwood floors for the truck body and trailer industries . based in harrison , ark . , the business is renamed wabash wood products .\nit is to be understood that the ends of deck 130 have two pair of bridge plate support stub tubes 100 which are so positioned to support a pair of bridge plates 120 spaced apart so as to be centered with respect to the average tread width of vehicles transported by the railroad car .\nover the years trinity has made an effort to move rail car production to mexico , said bob mcintire , managing director of rail strategy group , a global railroad consulting firm in geneva , switzerland . a hermitage resident , mcintire also is president of his own railroad consulting firm , mcintire group .\nformer president of the monon corp . , a trailer manufacturer in monon , ind . , donald j . \u201cjerry\u201d ehrlich , saw an opportunity to start a business 30 miles down the road in lafayette , ind . he took two managers with him from monon corp . to start wabash national . fourteen other key employees soon followed . in less than three years , wabash national had become a $ 100 million company .\nadvertisement by seth adams , assignee , to sell 3 - 1st class passenger cars , 9 double platform freight cars and 2 single box cars and \u201cthe buildings erected and recently occupied by g . turner as a car manufactory . . . together with all the stock and tools . . . \u201d { 5 }\nabstract : center beam railroad car having a top chord , a parallel center sill below the top chord , columns joining the top chord and center sill , and diagonal tension members connecting the upper joint between one column and the top chord to the lower joint between another column and the center sill . in one embodiment , the tension member is pivotally secured at each end to the respective upper and lower joints , preventing fatigue failure of the tension member where it is secured to the joints . in another embodiment , at least one end of the tension member is secured to a joint between one end of a column and the center sill or top chord only after the joints are defined by assembling and joining the top chord , center sill , and columns . this method allows the tension members to be installed and to function substantially without tension in the unloaded , unused car and to accept tension loads when the car is loaded and operated .\ncenter sill 14 extends the length of the car body and supports lateral spaced apart floor cross bearers 16 to which side sills 18 are connected . floor 20 is mounted on the top of the center sill , side sills and floor cross bearers . side walls 22 extend up from side sills 18 and support roof 24 .\nthe lower portion of each door assembly is slidably guided by members 80 attached to the lower inner sides of panels 36 . each member 80 has a vertical groove 82 in its lower end which straddles a guide rail 84 mounted on car floor 20 . guide rail 84 follows a horizontal path parallel to the path of support member 50 .\nabstract : a railroad hopper car having bottom discharge doors , an elongated beam assembly along the bottom of the car , door operating levers to open and close the doors connected to the beam assembly and doors , and lost motion timing connections in the beam assembly which permits displacement of beam sections to open and close pairs or sets of doors in a sequential but substantially simultaneous and automatic order so ast to permit reduction of air pressure required to open the doors , or permit use of smaller diameter air cylinder , a pneumatic drive to move the beam in opposite directions to open and close the doors , and a secondary lock to maintain the beam stationary unless pneumatic pressure intentionally operates the pneumatic drive , with the lock being positioned to be readily seen when locked and safely operated if necessary from the wayside .\nbiography : ralph schorr is senior product development engineer for amsted rail\u00ae in granite city , il . amsted\u2019s product engineering department is responsible for developing truck suspension systems for the heavy haul freight car / wagon markets domestically and internationally . ralph has performed dynamic simulations utilizing the vampire\u00ae software for wagon / bogie design applications in china , ukraine , russia , brazil , india and australia over the last eleven ( 11 ) years .\nbegun 1848 by john mellert as stove foundry . machine shop added and became addison & mellert , then millwork . became mellert & kinsey 1863 . shortly after increased facilities to build passenger , freight and coal cars . machinery for rolling mills and other heavy works . became mellerts [ plural ] & kinsey 1864 , car works abandoned , premises converted to boiler works , two years later to pipe foundry . { 3 } built few cars if any at all .\neach door assembly 30 , 32 is suspended vertically by means of a support member or track 50 comprising an elongated track element disposed horizontally along the front edge or end of elevated deck 130 . deck 130 is fabricated from corrugated metal sheets 132 . the corrugations are positioned to run lateral to the railroad car . a lateral plate 134 is placed on the top of the corrugated sheets 132 at the end of the deck . a pair of tie down channels 138 are used to secure vehicles in place .\nabstract : a span bolster , for carrying a heavy load of a railroad car body and distributing the load to two four wheel two axle railroad bogies or trucks , is fabricated from steel plate and has top and bottom cover plates , top and bottom reinforcement doubler plates , longitudinal spaced apart webs separating the cover plates , body bolsters at each end and a central truck bolster , all formed of metal plate joined together by welding with all critical welds being full penetration welds , and with the span bolster being stress relieved after fabrication .\n3 . all other violations : a . respondent agrees to abate item 109h of citation no . 2 by installing a local exhaust ventilation system when employees weld inside enclosed hopper cars . such system shall be substantially similar to the cincinnati fumemaster , model 1000 s identified in appendix f and shall consist of flexible tubing introduced into the interior of the enclosed railcar and connected to an exhaust fan to convey the air inside the car to the outside . the parties agree that implementation of the above will constitute abatement of citation no . 2 , item 109h .\nabstract : a gondola railway car includes a pair of draft sills and a pair of end panels extending downwardly and terminating in a flat edge portion . the flat edge portion of the end panel is connected to a shear plate by a welded connection . a shed plate is included between the side panel and the shear plate . a support bracket is included between the tub and the draft sill . gussets are attached between the side panels and the shear plate . a top corner cap is connected to the side top chord by a welded connection and to an end top chord by a bolted connection .\nadd us to your taskbar by dragging this icon to the bottom of your screen .\nnext month is due to see the formal takeover of czech rolling stock supplier ckd dopravn\u00ed syst\u00e9my by siemens ag , with the implementation of a strategic plan announced by the german group last september . this led to the signing of a letter of intent last december under which siemens will buy 61 % of the ailing firm . controlled since may 1999 by konsolidacn\u00ed banka , ckd ds was officially declared bankrupt on january 29 .\nkob approved a credit on february 7 to keep the production lines rolling ; 10 class d12e diesel locos for vietnam are now expected to be delivered later this year , together with m1 series trainsets for the praha metro and spare parts for rt8d5m trams in manila .\naccording to the czech ministry of trade & industry , the debt write - off will see ckd ds split into two businesses . kob will retain ownership of the residual assets through ckd real estate , and siemens will acquire ckd nova , possibly in partnership with major customers such as praha transport authority . ckd nova will complete all the current orders , and then concentrate on metro and suburban emus and light rail vehicles , with the work force halved to around 800 . some work may be brought in from other siemens plants .\nanother 300 staff may transfer to skoda plzen subsidiary skoda dopravn\u00ed technika , which has offered to work with siemens on the praha metro order .\nthis entry is part of the encyclopedia & apos ; s dictionary of leading chicago businesses ( 1820 - 2000 ) that was prepared by mark r . wilson , with additional contributions from stephen r . porter and janice l . reiff .\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 .\nmachine shop opened by william e . tanner dba metropolitan iron works . joined by alexander delaney of tredegar iron works and dba tanner & delaney . produced tramway engines , no cars known . reorganized as richmond locomotive & machine works\nbuilt welded steel high - pressure tanks for lpg for utlx 1948 - 1957 . division of struthers wells corporation 1928 - 1963\nlooking for information . did they build any of their own cars ? if , not , then who did ? if you have information , please share it with us . to ttx 1 july 1991\nbessemer , al greenville , pa ft . worth , tx mt . orab , oh\ntrinity rail group - trinity industries , inc . 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{"id": 55116, "summary": [{"text": "elmo is a japanese electronics and optics company that produces cctv equipment ( including ccd cameras ) , projectors , and other presentation devices .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "they are also well known for their series of high-end super 8 mm projectors during the 1970s . ", "topic": 11}], "title": "elmo ( company )", "paragraphs": ["elmo connecting minds : elmo company limited from information to the human mind , elmo connects it all .\nelmo is a japanese company most widely known for its amateur movie equipment , and still in existence producing ccd cameras , projectors and presentation devices .\nconsolidated subsidiaries elmo usa corp . elmo industry ( thailand ) co . , ltd . elmo europe sas ( france ) elmo beijing ( china )\nin 1905 the nash engineering company was founded by lewis h . nash in norwalk , connecticut , usa as a manufacturer of liquid ring vacuum pumps .\nthe production of the elmoflex restarted immediately after the war . in january 1946 , the elmo company was one of the 17 founding members of the optical and precision instruments manufacturers ' association ( \u5149\u5b66\u7cbe\u6a5f\u5de5\u696d\u5354\u4f1a , k\u014dgaku seiki k\u014dgy\u014d ky\u014dkai ) . [ 4 ]\n\uff08 your region\uff09 americas ( elmo usa corp . ) europe ( elmo europe s . a . s . ) japan ( elmo co . , ltd . ) china ( elmo beijing co . , ltd . ) asia / oceania middle east africa\nelmo technical solution fair 2017 in nagoya wednesday , october 18 , 2017 to thursday , 1971 elmo inc . headquarters ( nagoya )\naccording to many , leather is the most versatile of all natural materials available . since the founding of elmo in 1931 , the company has grown to become a leading manufacturer of exclusive leather to the furniture and automotive industries . we develop , produce , market and sell elmo in about 40 markets worldwide , with over 95 % of our sales occurring outside sweden .\nthe company was founded in 1921 as sakaki sh\u014dkai ( \u698a\u5546\u4f1a ) . [ 1 ] it released its first 16mm projector ( model a ) in 1927 ; this was the first such device manufactured in japan . [ 1 ]\nthe company became g . k . elmo - sha ( \u323e\u30a8\u30eb\u30e2\u793e ,\nelmo & co .\n) in 1933 . the name is the abbreviation for\nelectricity light machine organization\n. [ 2 ] the first 8mm projector ( model hayabusa ) was released in 1936 , [ 1 ] and the elmoflex series of 6\u00d76 tlr cameras was introduced in the early 1940s . [ 3 ]\nelmo 8mm movie camera advertisement image by prof . erkan umut ( image rights )\ninformation about elmo news , press releases , exhibitions and fair participation is here .\nthe company was incorporated as k . k . elmo - sha ( \u3231\u30a8\u30eb\u30e2\u793e ,\nelmo co . , ltd .\n) in 1949 . it continued making the elmoflex until the second half of the 1950s , then dropped the production of still cameras . it went on making cine cameras and cine and slide projectors , for example the elmo 312 - xl super8 movie camera . it began making ccd cameras in 1984 , [ 1 ] and continues up to this day ( 2009 ) .\nfor consultation about elmo ' s products and services , apply for repair from here .\ngardner denver \u00fcbernahm beide firmen in 2005 / 2006 und formte daraus die marke elmo rietschle .\nin 2002 , nash engineering merged with elmo vacuum technology to become nash _ elmo . a 2004 acquisition by gardner denver inc . resulted in a division known as gardner denver nash .\nelmo will showcase new 4k new products , pc - free classroom solution and collaboration learning at edix tokyo .\nelmo ' s head office is located in svenljunga , sweden , with production , product development and sales .\nbereits im jahr 1903 wurde elmo das kaiserliche patent f\u00fcr die weltweit erste fl\u00fcssigkeitsring - vakuumpumpe erteilt . nur drei jahre sp\u00e4ter kam eine kleinere vakuumpumpe von elmo in deutschlands erstem staubsauger zum einsatz . im jahr 1963 wurde das erste seitenkanalgebl\u00e4se vorgestellt , das den markt f\u00fcr vakuum - und druckerzeugung revolutionierte . das markenzeichen von elmo war seine besondere hingabe an die entwicklung und herstellung hochwertiger maschinen sowie die mit herausragender professionalit\u00e4t angebotene technische unterst\u00fctzung . nach der jahrtausendwende und der losl\u00f6sung von siemens fusionierte elmo mit nash industries , einem fr\u00fcheren mitbewerber aus den usa , zum unternehmen nash _ elmo .\n2007 \u2013 established elmo industry ( thailand ) co . , ltd . , ff - 1 , p100 wins \u201cgood design award 2007\u201d\nelmo showcased new 4k visualiser px - 30 and mx - 1 , pc - free classroom solution and collaboration learning at gess 2018 .\nelmo showcased new 4k visualiser px - 30 and mx - 1 , pc - free classroom solution and collaboration learning at ise 2018 .\nelmo showcased new 4k visualiser px - 30 and mx - 1 , pc - free classroom solution and collaboration learning at bett 2018 .\ndedication to quality , innovation and service is paramount at elmo and has been for over 90 years . by developing unique highly sought after technologies elmo has made a positive contribution to our customers whether they are from education and government to law enforcement and house of worship .\nelmoevolution is the next generation automotive lightweight leather developed by elmo , forming part of our distinguished collection . our latest innov . . .\nelmo sweden ab | se - 512 81 svenljunga sweden . | tel + 46 ( 0 ) 325 66 14 00 | e - mail\ndie unternehmen elmo und rietschle blicken beide auf eine beeindruckende reihe an erfolgen zur\u00fcck , die \u00fcber einen zeitraum von mehr als 100 jahren meilensteine in der geschichte der branchen markierten .\nin europe , siemens - schuckert applied for the liquid ring patent in 1903 and started manufacturing liquid ring pumps as well . under the\nelmo\nbrand name , liquid ring pumps made by siemens achieved an excellent reputation and became well known in many industries and applications . siemens spun off the liquid ring pumps and compressor business in 2000 and founded elmo vacuum technology .\nkaneko jutar\u014d ( \u91d1\u5b50\u5bff\u592a\u90ce ) .\nerumo kamera no shinten\n( \u30a8\u30eb\u30e2\u30ab\u30e1\u30e9\u306e\u4f38\u5c55 , expansion of elmo cameras ) . in shashin k\u014dgy\u014d no . 100 , august 1960 . p . 23 .\nwe stay focused on the future and proactively strive to deliver an optimum level of products while continuing to follow our history and tradition , elmo co . , ltd . is a member of japan committee vaccines\nsince its inception in 1921 , elmo has developed and produced products related to\nimages\nand\ninformation\nthat the era constantly seeks , and delivers\npeace of mind\nand\ndialogue\nto people through them i have come .\nthe elmo huddle space collaboration hub is a perfect solution for 1 : 1 and byod classrooms . easily record lessons for later review with the video and audio recording feature time . with 8 hdmi input connection sources , every student gets to be an active participant .\nelmo rietschle geh\u00f6rt zu gardner denver , inc . , einem f\u00fchrenden weltweit t\u00e4tigen hersteller von technisch hochwertigen produkten . der hauptsitz von gardner denver , inc . befindet sich in milwaukee im us - bundesstaat wisconsin . das unternehmen ist mit standorten in \u00fcber 30 l\u00e4ndern vertreten .\nelmo is a global leader in visualisers / document cameras , as well as a one - stop solution provider for classrooms of the future . our range of products are developed by and for educators , to truly serve their needs to the fullest . we have excellent global teams based in japan , usa , france , germany , uae , china and thailand . our distributors and business partners cover over 100 countries worldwide , so wherever classrooms are situated , elmo is able to provide teachers and educators with the best service and support .\nthe page on the elmoflex contains a series of pictures taken in 1953 at the elmo factory , showing the manufacturing process of the elmoflex camera . these originally appeared in the may and june 1953 issues of shashin k\u014dgy\u014d ( the name of the photographer is not specified ) .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe official chronology says 1938 , but the earliest advertisement found , reproduced in kokusan kamera no rekishi , p . 60 , is dated october 1942 and mentions the camera as a new model .\nasahi camera ( \u30a2\u30b5\u30d2\u30ab\u30e1\u30e9 ) editorial staff . sh\u014dwa 10\u201340nen k\u014dkoku ni miru kokusan kamera no rekishi ( \u662d\u548c10\u201340\u5e74\u5e83\u544a\u306b\u307f\u308b\u56fd\u7523\u30ab\u30e1\u30e9\u306e\u6b74\u53f2 , japanese camera history as seen in advertisements , 1935\u20131965 ) . tokyo : asahi shinbunsha , 1994 . isbn 4 - 02 - 330312 - 7 .\nlewis , gordon , ed . the history of the japanese camera . rochester , n . y . : george eastman house , international museum of photography & film , 1991 . isbn 0 - 935398 - 17 - 1 ( paper ) , 0 - 935398 - 16 - 3 ( hard ) .\nthis page was last modified on 30 november 2016 , at 00 : 24 .\ntext is available under gnu free documentation license 1 . 3 ; other licenses apply to photos .\nmeet the mx - p visual presenter , our newest portable 4k document camera . compact in size but powerful in action , mx - p offers stunning 4k image quality that\u2019s true to life .\nthe crb - 2 interactive writing tool turns any surface into an interactive display for a fraction of the cost of traditional electronic whiteboards .\nexternal link to the satellite - site in the area to which you belong .\nhere we are introducing\nict in education\nand\nvisualiser / document camera\n.\nin the educational ict project , we respond to new learning styles such as active learning and e - learning .\nwe look forward to the world of image information communication and the future , we will continue to further study on advanced technology research and development , create new value and contribute to corporate development and rich society of people .\n27 february - 1 march 2018 dubai u . a . e booth : # f30\n2006 \u2013 l - 1 wins \u201cgood design award 2006\u2033 . suv - cam wins \u201cbest of gear award\u201d from national geographic adventure\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 .\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 .\nsales offices also located in high point , nc and detroit , mi in the usa and in hong kong .\nangetrieben durch den genialen werner rietschle , der nach dem zweiten weltkrieg sein eigenes unternehmen gr\u00fcndete , erwarb sich rietschle schnell einen ruf als anbieter von kompressoren und pumpen f\u00fcr den feinvakuumbereich und galt bald als kundenorientiertes , flexibles und innovatives unternehmen . im jahr 2002 wurde das unternehmen von thomas industries \u00fcbernommen und in rietschle thomas umbenannt . zu diesem zeitpunkt verf\u00fcgte es bereits \u00fcber ein beeindruckendes netzwerk an produktionsanlagen und vertriebsstandorten weltweit . spezielles augenmerk wurde auf das angebot f\u00fcr after - sales - service und support f\u00fcr tausende von kunden gelegt , um deren anforderungen an die vielen unterschiedlichen , von rietschle hergestellten produkttypen erf\u00fcllen zu k\u00f6nnen .\nduring the early years , nash developed vacuum stream heating systems and vacuum sewage collection systems for many of the growing usa cities . nash also developed vacuum pumps which were applied in the manufacture of pulp and paper . during the mid - 20th century , nash continued expanding into industrial markets such as paper , power , petrochemical , general industrial and food markets . in the early 1960 ' s nash discontinued sales for commercial markets - vacuum heating and sewage collection to concentrate on the industrial markets . constant growth continued up to the u . s . recession in 1982 . during that time , nash increased their investment in research and development rather than cutting back as many u . s . companies had done . as a result , our sales since 1984 have been growing with the introduction of new products with superior features and benefits in the areas of efficiency , reduced water consumption , serviceability , quality , and much more .\nin 2012 , nash opened a new divisional headquarters and north american operations facility in bentleyville , pennsylvania .\nfor over a century , through many changes , our experience has always dramatized how much value we can offer to our customers beyond furnishing good vacuum pumps . it ' s a kind of value that yields continuing rewards .\nnash is part of gardner denver , inc . , a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered products . gardner denver is headquartered in milwaukee , wisconsin , usa and has facilities in more than 30 countries .\nto learn more about gardner denver , inc . , please visit www . gardnerdenver . com .\ntermination of appointment of steinberg & partners business consulting corp . as a secretary - 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{"id": 55118, "summary": [{"text": "xm gravity indonesia is one of the subsidiary company of the wpp group , the world 's largest advertising company by revenues that employs around 162,000 people in 3,000 offices across 110 countries .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "this investment is a step closer to wpp group 's goal in reaching ' asian domination ' . ", "topic": 39}], "title": "xm gravity indonesia", "paragraphs": ["jakarta - xm asia pacific\u2019s indonesian unit , xm gravity , has been named digital agency of record ( aor ) for hokahokabento , one of indonesia\u2019s largest japanese restaurant chains , as well as nestl\u00e9 indonesia .\nthe nestl\u00e9 business was awarded to xm gravity in september after a competitive three - way pitch . xm gravity will help develop and implement nestle\u2019s digital marketing strategy , with a focus . . .\nxm asia pacific ' s indonesian unit , xm gravity , has been named digital agency of record for hokahokabento , one of indonesia ' s largest japanese restaurant chains , and nestle indonesia . hokahokabento is a locally owned japanese fast food chain with 148 outlets across indonesia . xm gravity will revamp hokahokabento ' s current website , build a mobile site and apps for the brand , and manage the restaurant chain ' s social media presence which , until now , has largely been managed in - house .\nxm gravity will revamp hokahokabento\u2019s current website , build a mobile site and apps for the brand , and manage the restaurant chain\u2019s social - media presence , which has largely been managed in - house until now . the appointment came after a pitch involving a total of seven agencies .\nwpp announces that xm asia , a division of wpp\u2019s wholly - owned operating company , jwt , the global communications group , has entered into an agreement to acquire a stake in magnivate , a leading digital agency in indonesia . completion of the acquisition is subject to fulfillment of certain conditions .\na self - professed micro - manager , sorrell uncharacteristically left his asia - pacific staff to their own devices . young , who is widely tipped to become sorrell ' s eventual successor , lists the milestones for ogilvy in asia :\nwe introduced the account planning discipline back in 1995 . we brought in professional direct marketing . and we entered the new generation of developing markets such as vietnam , bangladesh , pakistan , and indonesia . that was 10 to 15 years ago . if you ask why wpp is twice the size of omnicom , it is because of all of those things .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\na blog for advertising creatives in asia . to pass on news or advertise on the cb asia blog , or to subscribe to campaign brief asia or campaign brief australia / nz magazines , or the work 09 annual , email : kim or michael\nhere are the ground rules for posting comments on stories : this site is a moderated blog . comments that are seen to be more abusive than witty and / or constructive will not be posted . obviously , we do not allow ' hate speech ' or comments that are seen as a personal attack , defamatory , degrading or prejudicial to an individual or company . overly abusive language also adds nothing to any discussion and will not be published . on occasions we will be asking people to contribute work , opinions and views on various topics - you are free to disagree , so long as you observe the above rules and remain constructive .\nwe have updated our privacy notice for this website . please click here to review .\nfounded in 2008 and based in jakarta , magnivate ' s offering includes digital strategy , social media communications strategy , rich media , online advertising , search marketing and e - marketing . the agency employs 95 people and clients include danone , frisian flag , samsung and unilever .\nmagnivate\u2019s unaudited revenues for the year ended 31 december 2011 were approximately idr 16 billion , with gross assets at the same date at approximately idr 7 billion .\nthis investment continues wpp\u2019s strategy of developing its services in fast - growing and important markets and sectors . wpp ' s businesses in the asia pacific region now generate revenues of over $ 4 billion ( including associates ) and employ approximately 42 , 000 people , compared with analysts\u2019 estimates of group revenues of over $ 19 billion ( including associates ) and total employees of over 150 , 000 .\nat 25 , wpp is still characterised by the restlessness of its founder , sir martin sorrell - and nowhere is this more apparent than in asia - pacific . the company is today arguably the most ' asian ' of the holding companies , dwarfing its nearest rival , omnicom , thanks to sorrell ' s relentless pursuit of growth in developing markets . although noted in the west for his pessimism , sorrell is eternally bullish on the network ' s prospects in this region .\nas the group was assembled , heavy investments were made in asia where markets were growing fastest ,\nobserves joseph l . bower , baker foundation professor of business administration at harvard business school .\nbut sorrell readily admits that luck has also played a major role in wpp ' s asia success . it all began with the purchase of jwt back in 1987 , two years after the former saatchi & saatchi cfo had acquired the shopping basket maker wire & plastic products , which would fittingly serve as a receptacle for his future acquisitions . the us $ 566 million purchase of the american giant ( the first ever hostile takeover of an advertising agency ) was not only a coup within the us ; it also gave sorrell a significant head start in asia . founded in 1864 , jwt was one of the few networks with offices in the region , largely due to its relationship with unilever : it had opened for business in china in 1986 , and was already firmly established in india , japan and singapore .\ngaining momentum , sorrell ' s company then acquired ogilvy - in an equally hostile manner - for $ 864 million . again , the agency had a footing in the region , having been operational in china since 1979 , and india since 1928 . by the end of the 1980s , wpp was itself an established presence in the east . in 1989 , the same year as the ogilvy takeover , wpp held its first board meeting , in china - an unusual move for a western firm at that time and indicative of what was to prove an enduring passion for the market from sorrell .\nnonetheless , difficult times lay ahead . when the gulf war caused advertising to plummet globally , so did wpp ' s stock price . in the early 1990s , the company was on the verge of bankruptcy . but it regained momentum , thanks in no small part to the relative buoyancy of its asian operations , which were beginning to pay off . in hong kong , two transplants from the west arrived : in 1994 , tom doctoroff , now jwt ' s regional area director and greater china ceo , came in from jwt chicago as regional business director ; the following year , miles young arrived from ogilvy & mather direct in london to take on the role of asia - pacific chairman .\nin parallel to the establishment of groupm , sorrell also resumed his acquisitive streak on the creative agency side . with a fortified stock price , wpp strengthened its position in japan with a 20 per cent stake in asatsu - dk ( adk ) , the market ' s third largest agency . sorrell describes the deal as one of his\nmost memorable\n, representing a major step forward in a notoriously difficult market . the partnership later resulted in the opening of mindshare japan , among other joint ventures . wpp was also making inroads in korea , having taken majority stakes in lg ad ( later renamed hs ad ) and in diamond ad through ogilvy - although young admits that market has been particularly challenging given the influence of chaebol conglomerates .\nregionally , few were surprised when wpp landed young and rubicam group for $ 4 . 7 billion in 2000 . two years later , in 2003 , the company bought bates worldwide , absorbing the bulk of its offices and spinning off an independent asian network , bates 141 . this was followed by the 2005 purchase of grey global group .\nwpp ' s stable of above - the - line agencies was beginning to resemble its media buying side . the first major pitch under the new structure was for hsbc in 2004 , which saw wpp leverage its strong profile in asia to win against omnicom . the pitch was the first in which asia played a disproportionately larger role than the west , and alerted omnicom to the need for greater investment in the region .\nit wasn ' t until the hsbc pitch that i was struck by the power wpp offers ,\nstates doctoroff .\nyet certain acquisitions have been more fruitful than others . the year 1997 also saw the purchase of batey , which , though a landmark at the time , sorrell admits was extremely difficult to bed down due to a clash of personality with founder ian batey , whom he describes as\none of the toughest characters i ' ve met\n. under wpp , the agency in 2007 lost its 35 - year hold on singapore airlines , for which it had created the iconic ' singapore girl ' decades before . in 2007 the carrier dropped all wpp agencies from its pitch roster in a public snub , later moving to omnicom .\na year earlier , omnicom also benefited from wpp ' s high profile split from chinese agency citic guoan . citic switched allegiance after a 14 - year joint venture partnership with grey after a row between sorrell and vice - chairman yan gang , who publicly declared that the wpp boss had\nno manners , upbringing or culture\n.\nbut despite the inevitable conflicts , young says sorrell appears much more at ease in asia than his counterparts at rival holding companies , and that he has put in the\nlong hours\nneeded to build strong relationships . notably , he has served as something of an advisor to the chinese government , with wpp helping steer the state through the milk powder scandals and darfur controversy of 2008 . the company ' s localised approach in china gives it an edge over rivals , facilitating the long list of acquisitions made in recent years . these include marketing services company star echo , and digital firms hdt holdings technologies and evision to name a few . sorrell claims wpp is close to reaching its target of $ 1 billion in revenue across greater china .\nunsurprisingly , india also remains a priority . the market contributed around 3 . 5 per cent to wpp ' s revenues last year , a figure sorrell expects to rise to 5 per cent in 2010 . the company holds a strong position in india thanks to ogilvy and a recent joint venture deal between mediacom and local agency madison , which owns a 51 per cent stake in the groupm shop . sorrell states further india acquisitions are on the cards this year .\nmeanwhile , across the region , sorrell ' s commitment to below - the - line shows no sign of abating . in addition to the purchase of taylor nelson sofres ( tns ) , the past few years have seen wpp spend more than $ 1 billion bolstering its digital line - up , which now includes leading asian agency agenda . the company was courted by both publicis and omnicom but elected to sell to wpp through wunderman for a perceived higher level of independence . this enabled wunderman to expand its asian footprint by 40 per cent . the unbending pursuit of startups over the past decade has seen wpp ' s list of asian companies develop into a marketer ' s yellow pages .\nlooking back over a dramatic quarter of a century , sorrell has one characteristic regret .\ndid i think i would be sitting here with $ 14 billion in market cap ?\nhe asks rhetorically .\nthe answer is no . but from a corporate point of view you always feel you didn ' t move quickly enough . if you have something good , you tend to think you should have got more of it .\nto continue reading this article you need to be registered with campaign . registration is free and only takes a minute . register now or sign in below if you already have an account .\ndigital happenings this week from p & g ; , caltex , . . ."]}
{"id": 55120, "summary": [{"text": "zest-o corporation is a beverage company in the philippines .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "it was founded in 1981 as semexco marketing corporation by businessman alfredo m. yao . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "zest - o", "paragraphs": ["alfredo yao has gone a long way from his humble beginnings . he\u2019s still at the helm of zest - o group and zest - o corporation as its chairman but that didn\u2019t stop him from innovating and diversifying into other businesses .\nthe juice king . alfredo yao is known as the juice king thanks to his brainchild , zest - o corporation . / image gonegosyo\naside from expanding the business by producing other ready - to - eat and ready - to - cook food products , zest - o corporation now owns the former asian spirit airlines , which ceo alfredo yao aptly renamed as zest air .\n06 / 11 jo o . lunder , ceo - designate , vimpelcom ltd .\nzest - o corp . , the homegrown beverage maker , plans to build more factories in china and thailand in the short - term with each investment expected to cost p250 million .\nthe zest - o brand pioneered the first ready - to - drink juice in flexible foil pouch ; which we now come to know as \u201cdoy pack\u201d packaging . with a passion for innovation , product superiority and a consumer driven attitude , zest - o quickly became the most preferred and consumed ready - to - drink beverage in the country . over the past 25 years , zest - o has not only earned the right to be known as the no . 1 juice drink in the philippines , it has also enshrined itself a special place in filipino culture .\n\u201cwhen zest - o was established , it had a single yet valuable mission , to provide products of immense consumer value and quality that exceeds even the scrutiny of global measure . \u201d alfredo yao\nother products on the zest - o porfolio include , fruit juice powder concentrates , pet bottle tea and fruit based drinks , canned nectar drinks , condiments , oral care products and tropical purees .\nthe history of zesto begins with entrepreneur and inventor l . a . m . phelan , who began zesto as a national franchise chain . phelan was an inventor , businessman , and head of the taylor freezer corporation , which in 1945 , had developed the \u201czest - o - mat\u201d frozen custard machine . franchise agreements granted exclusive use of the zest - o - mat machines in a given territory under the zesto name .\nyao has never been one to shy away from innovation . while his beverage company , zest - o corporation , was slowly making waves in the juice market , he was already looking at other potential investments . at 2008 , he launched zest airways and sought to compete with other low - cost carriers of the country .\nalfredo m . yao is one of the most admired businessmen in the philippines today . the two flagship companies of his sprawling zesto group are called zest - o - corporation and zest airways . the names couldn\u2019t be more appropriate . after all , these are enterprises built on the foundation of yao\u2019s enormous enthusiasm for finding another way .\npopularly known as the \u2018juice king , \u2019 the jet - setting businessman is not just the ceo of zest - o - corp . and zest airways but also the founder of a clutch of firms \u2014 semexco marketing , inc . , harman foods , amchem marketing , inc . , american brands philippines , inc . , smi development corporation , and the philippine business bank .\nzest - o is now also a household name in csd\u2019s ( carbonated soft drinks ) . producing standard cola classics comparable to the leading brands and at the same time introducing zest - o fruitsoda . this line provides new age soft drink variants using popular indigenous fruits as its flavor base . these products are available in all major packaging types including aluminum cans and pet bottle single serve and multi - serve sizes and have a wide consumer base with brand loyalty indexes comparable to that of the leading brand .\nwhen you hear the name alfredo yao and you\u2019re of a certain age , you tend to only think of one thing and one thing alone : zest - o . it\u2019s the country\u2019s largest juice brand , and can be found in almost every lunchbox of every kid that goes to school .\nthe company started operations with a clear vision and determined resolve to become the leading filipino food and beverage company with products that would rival those being produced and imported by multinational corporations . in 1995 , semexco adopted the name of its flagship brand \u201czesto\u201d and since then the food and beverage conglomerate came to exist as zest - o corporation .\nin 1980 , alfredo yao started concocting fruit juices in his own kitchen and launched the zest - o orange drinks in the same year . it became an instant hit as every mother saw the practicality of putting the light but tightly - packed orange drinks in their kids\u2019 lunch boxes . kids loved it that their chilled fruit drinks stayed cold and fresh till snack time .\nzest - o corporation posted enormous growth over the years . with total company assets in 1987 of only php 10 million after 6 \u00bd years of operation , the company continued its expansion into different food and beverage products , consolidated sales managed to post double digit growth bringing total assets up to php 850 million with annual gross sales of php 2 . 9b in the year 2000 .\nfueled by its success and guided by its penchant in providing value for money products with strong consumer value and unique product differentiation ; zest - o corporation continues to effectively diversify into other product categories . it has been highly successful in all product expansions and line extensions both in terms of sales volume and consumer acceptance . bringing its innovative zeal in each painstaking endeavor , the company has always contributed new life into each product segment it enters .\ntoday , zest - o drinks come in 12 variants and command 80 % of the market for fruit juices . it has expanded its business to china , australia , new zealand , korea , singapore , the u . s . and europe and has helped revitalize the fruit growing industry in the provinces , particularly the philippine\u2019s native orange variety called \u201cdalandan\u201d . the doy packs are being recycled by local cottage industries into handbags and are now being exported to other countries .\nhe was met with stiff competition ( air philippines and cebu pacific air to name a few ) , so he looked at a different way of flying people into the country . thus , making zest airways the first local carrier to fly tourists from china and korea straight to philippine destinations , i . e . without dropping by naia .\nin his interactions with the media , yao is fond of reiterating that all his actions , be it in his business or personal life , are a reflection of the lessons he learned at his mother\u2019s lap \u2014 to work hard , to persevere , and no matter what the circumstances , to not lose heart . clearly , it is alfredo yao\u2019s affinity to meld this simple , earthy wisdom with his knack for improvising that has added the zest to his business ventures .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n< a href =\neclub - form . php\ntitle =\neclub - form\n> check out my coffeecup form < / a >\nzesto pizza & grill specializes in catering for all your events . view our catering menu here .\nwe are thankful for our loyal customers who have come back again and again over the past 65 years for our famous broasted chicken , hamburgers and ice cream . we strive for excellence in customer service , food freshness , food quality and cleanliness in our restaurant . please check out the variety that we offer on our menu and come visit us soon !\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ncopyright \u00a9 zesto food equipment mfg inc . . all rights reserved . built with volusion\nsoft serve at it ' s best . . . \u200b \u200bgreat taste , good times\nat zesto drive in south we take pride in the quality of the ingredients we use each and every day . if they ' re not fresh and prepared just the way you ordered it , we won\u2019t send it out . we guarantee that our ice cream is creamy soft and the freshest that you could have ordered .\ncomfort food since 1948 . . . from hot dogs to brisket philly cheese\u200b \u200b\nwith over 200 national awards and state championships zesto drive in south brings our championship bbq recipes to your table or carry out . good bbq is something that needs no explanation . whether is is pork ribs or pork steaks , pulled pork or brisket one bite and you know it ' s going to be a great meal . every day we are cooking our\nchoice and prime\nmeats slowly with pecan wood to bring out the tenderness and smooth smokey flavor that define championship bbq . from pulled pork and pulled chicken to brisket and pork ribs , we have the bbq and sides to make you happy .\nold school , cooked slow with love . . . championship bbq \u200bdone right \u200bdaily . . . . \u200b\nwe offer two different catering services and menu offerings for your special event . whether it is a company lunch , wedding reception , corporate meeting , neighborhood gathering or family get together we offer the finest ingredients at competitive pricing .\nunique catering ' s upscale menus allows you to create that unique dining experience that will compliment your special day . in addition to our quality ingredients and menu selections , we can provide everything from standard plate - ware to fine china and tableware to personal food service or buffet style . let us know what you desire and we will work together to make it happen .\nzesto ' s championship bbq catering brings our competition tested and contest proven bbq recipes to your event . prepared in our pit or on - site at your meeting location our pulled pork , tender brisket , slow smoked chicken and succulent pork steaks will be the talk of the day . from 20 - 350 persons , our bbq knows no stranger . your mouth will thank you later . \u200b\ndine in , carry out or a catered affair . . . we ' re here for you\nzesto drive in south 1730 jefferson street \u200bjefferson city , mo . 65109 573 - 659 - 7117 573 - 659 - 7117 ( fax )\nunique catering and championship bbq catering are a division of zesto drive in south .\nhave been a long time zesto customer and have always enjoyed their food and ice cream products . very happy with this newer location\nthey are getting busier . the food is worth the wait . best ice cream !\nthe staff did a great job and the food rocked ! thank you - - it was clean and the service was fast .\nprovides franchise information , menu , locations , company history , and much more .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nzesto has proudly served the fort wayne community for more than 50 years . locally owned by the same family for more than 35 of those years . many people in the city consider the opening of our stores as one of the first signs of spring .\ncopyright \u00a9 2005 - 2016 , zesto ice cream , inc . , all rights are reserved\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 .\nsandor demjan , hungarian real estate entrepreneur , and chairman , trigranit development corp .\npatrice motsepe , founder and executive chairman , african rainbow minerals ltd . , south africa\nthomas white international is an independent , employee - owned asset management firm with offices in chicago and bangalore , india . employing a value style , our investment approach blends a highly detailed , quantitative equity valuation method , with disciplined stock selection by a seasoned investment team . backed by an exhaustive research process , the breadth of our research allows us to spot opportunities in relatively less known regions , while the depth of our process seeks to reduce risks through detailed evaluation of the regulatory environment , industry competition , and management quality . from mutual funds , to separately managed accounts , and institutional portfolios , thomas white international now offers a large bouquet of asset management offerings , covering international , global , and emerging markets mandates .\nusa office thomas white international 440 south la salle street suite 3900 chicago , illinois 60605 telephone : 312 . 663 . 8300 fax : 312 . 663 . 8323\nuse of this site signifies that you have read terms & conditions \u00a9 thomas white international , ltd . 2018\nthrough a cousin who was working with a printing press , alfredo yao learned the ropes on printing cellophane wrappers for candies and biscuits and went on to venture into operating a printing press business . the business thrived for about 20 years until alfredo yao saw the potentials of the \u201cdoy packs\u201d , then the latest european packaging technology . initially , alfredo\u2019s first intention was to offer the \u201cdoy - pack\u201d packaging to some local juice manufacturers , but since there were no takers , he ventured into the juice manufacturing business himself .\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\nzesto was originally known as zesto drive - in and featured ice cream and frozen custard . the first store opened in 1948 . many zesto restaurants continue to operate today .\nthe first known zesto drive - in opened in jefferson city , missouri . many more opened in the late 40\u2019s and early 50\u2019s . most were in the midwest and southern states and reached as far west as california .\ncurrently , there are licensed stores in evansville , indiana ; fort wayne , indiana ; seattle , washington ; atlanta , georgia ; columbia , south carolina ; fremont , nebraska ; lincoln , nebraska ; wahoo , nebraska ; omaha , nebraska . north carolina , and south dakota .\nin 2005 , tj group investments , llc acquired the zesto federal trademark for the state of nebraska . in 2010 , tj group investments , llc acquired the exclusive zesto federal trademark for the united states , which is registered with the us trademark office registration number , zesto ( reg . no . 1 , 357 , 306 ) .\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 .\nhe\u2019s one of the most resilient businessmen in the philippines , and has built his legacy on hard work and perseverance , as well as showing tenacity for always finding better ways of doing things .\nhere\u2019s a short snippet of the philippines\u2019 juice king , alfredo yao\u2019s early success .\nalfredo m . yao was born on november 23 , 1943 to the simplest of families . the eldest among his siblings , he had to sacrifice a lot at an early age . he lost his father and became the family breadwinner at the age of 12 . he started a printing business at age 17 with a php 3 , 000 loan from what is today known as the development bank of the philippines .\nhe never got to finish school even though he wanted to , because he was already a full - fledged businessman by age 18 . he\u2019s gone through the ringer , so to speak : he\u2019s been a street vendor and at times , slept on cardboard box on the sidewalks of the street .\nyao went from printing and packaging to the beverage industry in the unlikeliest of ways . he learned printing wrappers through a cousin who was then working for a printing press . this paved way for him to venture into the printing press business thus , the birth of solemar commercial press named after his mother .\nin 1979 , while on a business tour of europe , he stumbled across a new way of packaging : doypack , a sealed bag made of plastic and aluminum that\u2019s designed to stand upright . seeing its potential , he marketed it to local juice manufacturers , but no one showed interest .\nnot wanting to let something with this much potential go to waste , he started making his own juices in his kitchen and packaged it using the doypacks he got from europe . he would soon corner the market on juice drinks , thanks to the convenience of his doypacks .\nsome of the companies under the umbrella of the yao group of companies were solmac marketing , inc . ,\nsummit hotel and resort specialist , inc . ( former : sol marina resort boracay \u2013 current : movenpick resort & spa boracay ) .\nwith his determination to make something out of nothing , he was able to achieve beyond what he could ever imagine . one important life lesson for alfredo yao is to just work hard and never lose hope .\n\u201c credibility is built , not given . respect is earned , not bought\u201d \u2013 alfredo yao\nwhen looking for chic and functional office equipment , look no further than uchida yoko .\njust almost a year of being the official distributor of eigashima akashi whisky , hotei japanese premium inc , is aiming towards the title of leading importer of premium japanese products to the philippine market .\nfestival people , never miss your favorite performances again , whether it\u2019s an open mic or a rock concert with the f\u00eate ph app ! f\u00eate de la musique or music day is a music festival that is celebrated in different countries across the globe . during the festival , concerts and performances are held outdoors and in public spaces . [ \u2026 ]\nlearn more about elbert cuenca , president and chairman of steak rooms concepts , inc . in this edition of business talk .\nbuilt in 1951 , zesto has become a new albany landmark over the years . zesto is a family owned ice cream restaurant that specializes in creating delectable treats for all ages . zesto is well known for its extensive dessert menu of premium quality desserts , low - fat real fruit yogurt , cleanliness , and friendly employees . making zesto stand out from its competition .\nalong the years zesto has had its fair share of up ' s and down ' s . zesto was started in atlanta , georgia in the 1950 ' s and quickly became a national franchise . in the late 1950 ' s the chain experience financial problems and went out of business . the remaining stores were sold to individuals .\nthe new albany location was purchased in 1966 , by don and dottie rosenbarger , who kept the name zesto , but added a personal touch . the rosenbarger family started with an extremely limited menu , only offering vanilla soft serve , shakes , ice cream cones , and sundaes .\nin 1974 , zesto added chili dogs and popcorn to their menu . it wasn ' t in till 1986 , when employees started to bring their own cheese to add to the hot dogs , when mr . rosenbarger took notice of this and decided to add cheese to the menu .\nthe 1980s brought chocolate ice cream . previously , vanilla ice cream had been the only flavor ice cream a customer could choose . ice cream was considered a special treat and not too many people where adventuress enough to try new flavors . this sudden craze for new ice cream flavors eventually led to one of the most popular treats zesto has ever introduced , the ' cyclone ' .\nin 1996 , zesto ' s very existence was threaten by something they couldn ' t control . the department of transportation demolished zesto due to an intersection widening project . the family was determined to carry on the\nzesto tradition\n. zesto then moved to an available building one block north on charlestown road . the same year the family also decided to pass the business down to jim and lisa young , the rosenbarger ' s daughter and son - in - law .\nwhat a home run for zesto . the new zesto was bigger and better than ever . the move allowed for more parking , a drive - thru window , and a patio with umbrella covered tables . this new location in new albany gained stability and grew which eventually lead to an additional store that open in clarksville in spring of 2000 .\nthe future of zesto is to focus on expanding , with the chillers brand , while maintaining the highest standards for their products and employees . the name change was necessary due to restrictions on expanding the zesto name . chillers begain offering franchises early 2010 . for franchising information click here for details .\nover the 40 years of business , zesto has changed to constantly keep in touch with the consumers changing taste buds . zesto has added products and taken away others . consistently learning and keeping in mind what mistakes we have made on our journey . always sticking true to who we are as an organization and remembering what has made zesto so successful will keep zesto & chillers a landmark for generations to come .\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 .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your zesto ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your zesto ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\nan unusually short lifespan might indicate that your zesto 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 .\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 ) .\none of its many monumental successes beyond rtd doy packs include quick chow ; \u201cthe first brand to introduce rice noodles\u201d , quickie and tekki brands . quickly capturing a significant share of the instant noodle market , it immediately gained control of the third spot in terms of national market share and maintains leadership in most areas of the southern philippines . what makes this feat even more phenomenal is the long list of competitors , both local and multinational corporations who continue to fight for more share points versus the leading brands .\njob qualifications : \u2022male , not more than 35 years old , honest and trustworthy \u2022with at least 2 - years college education \u2022willing to work extended hours and can handle work pressure \u2022must have good driving skills \u2022with a prof . driver\u2019s license ( res . code 2 & 3 ) \u2022those without previous sales experience may be considered depending on qualification continous hiring ! position\u2026\nurltoken offers 2 free job posting upon approval and activation of your account . to get started , simply fill up the free job posting form here .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nbase office : will be assigned in davao branch located at r . castillo agdao , davao city .\napplications for this job are now closed . click here to view similar jobs .\nmynimo is committed to connecting job seekers and employers fast by keeping features super simple .\nour updated privacy policy is easier to understand . to learn more about how we use your personal information , click here\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 1 / / en\nurltoken\ncrowley , louisana the sign was enough to lure me . not only is the ice cream cone pretty festive , but the name itself is just funny . the weather was dim and drab last january , so i was tempted to ask them to light up that neon for me .\nfrosto opened as zesto , in 1950 . it was a chain , serving ice cream , hotdogs and sodas . the owner had financial difficulties and needed to get out of the biz . his manager , helen only had an 8th grade education , but evidently had a lot of drive . in 1955 she took over the debt and negotiated a reduced rent . she broke away from zesto , to avoid franchise fees and changed the name to frosto . . . so she only had a few letters to change on the sign ! more changes we stepped inside and saw a nice glass block counter dividing the kitchen and dining room . those expansions came years later . first there were menu changes .\nhelen expanded the menu from hotdogs & ice cream to a hamburger menu . in the sixties she brought her daughter on as a partner . lola was no stranger to the business since she had been working with her mom since she was 10 . she added some of her creativity to the cooking and started adding bacon to the burgers . it ' s hard to believe there was a time when a bacon burger was unique . diner feel\nthe dining room looked like it had been there since the fifties , but it was added in 2011 . at least now there ' s room for the local youth teams , that had been flocking for years . james dean or the kennedys ?\ni liked the cozy booths , even if they weren ' t old . we had the pick of a few tables . i could have enjoyed my lunch staring down at james dean .\njack instead we chose the table with some news clippings to read . we waited for our toasted tuna and cajun burger , and learned about senator kennedy ' s visit to the crowley rice festival back in 1959 .\ni studied the back corner for a while , where there was a display of drawings , showing the changes of frosto over the years . i so wanted to catch the eye of a dining local to see if he or she remembered frosto , before it added the drive - thru in 1980 . . . or when the sign actually said zesto ! there were plenty of locals in and out , but all were too focused on their food or conversation to interrupt . i failed in the people encounter department !\ni loved this building image with the rounded corners . it looked very similar to the old shape of mc donald ' s , only there was an ice cream cone instead of arches .\nour lunch didn ' t take long and was served up in plastic baskets . fifties music played while we shared some tots and enjoyed an old fashioned tuna sandwich and a spicy cajun burger . one more glance\nbefore heading out , i washed up in the restroom decorated with old lps , a figure of elvis and old newsprint wallpaper . we headed out and i took one more photo , showing the now , boxy building and the busy drive - thru . . . with bacon burger announcement . i ' m glad the little place is thriving after all these years . i just hope if they expand again , they lift that neon frosto sign higher , so we can see it !\nthe dining blog this is a blog about dining adventures . sometimes , i talk about food . below , you can read how this started . on july 4th 2011 , i set a goal to try 50 culturally diverse restaurants in one year ! i spent the year pulling in friends and family to join me , on some unusual dining adventures . i met some curious people , tried some scary foods and explored places and cultures i never would have otherwise . even though i met my goal , i learned too much to end my adventures in dining . i have continued blogging about memorable dining adventures of all kinds , near and far . . . and all the discoveries and funny things i ' ve learned along the way ! \u200b scroll down further to find foods & restaurants by country or state .\nall 00 cookbook adventures 00 the beginning ! 0 alabama 0 arizona 0 arkansas 0 california 0 colorado 0 florida 0 georgia 0 illinois 0 iowa 0 louisiana 0 mississippi 0 missouri 0 montana 0 nevada 0 new mexico 0 north carolina 0 oklahoma 0 oregon 0 south dakota 0 tennessee 0 texas 0 utah 0 virginia 0 washington d . c . 0 wyoming 1 in belize 1 in chile 1 in curacao 1 in guatemala 1 in mexico 1 in roatan afghani argentine basque belgian belizean bengali bermudian bosnian brazilian canadian chile chinese columbian cornish costa rican cuban curacao island czech danish dominican english ethiopian filipino french french basque french creole german greek guatemalan honduran hopi houston hungarian indian indonesian iranian iraqi irish italian jamaican japanese korean lebanese malaysian mexican mongolian moroccan nepali nigerian pakistani palestinian peruvian polish portuguese puerto rican russian salvadoran scottish spanish swedish swiss taiwanese thai tiki turkish uruguay venezuelan vietnamese washington d . c .\nofficials with allen county , the city of fort wayne and the city of new haven recognized 89 companies for their planned expansions tuesday morning at the 15 th annual business expansion awards breakfast , hosted by the fort wayne - allen county economic development alliance .\nthe award - winning companies announced over $ 190 million in investment , the creation of more than 1 , 500 jobs and the retention of over 4 , 000 employees .\nwe are very pleased to honor and celebrate the businesses of fort wayne and allen county who have expanded this year . these companies play a pivotal role in the growth of our business community and are integral to providing employment opportunities for area residents ,\nsaid alliance interim president scott naltner .\ncontinuing economic growth requires both recruitment of new companies and expansion of existing businesses ,\nsaid bill brown , president of the allen county board of commissioners .\ntherefore , it ' s essential to acknowledge those businesses already in allen county which choose to continue investing in our community .\nthe breakfast also allows fort wayne , new haven and allen county to recognize the regional aspect of economic development .\nseveral businesses in the triangle city section of west columbia , including the el rincon grocery store and restaurant , have expanded in anticipation of a city streetscaping project in the area . file photo\nwith much of the focus in west columbia on development along the congaree river as a means of ensuring the city\u2019s economic future , it might be easy to forget that for decades , triangle city was west columbia\u2019s economic core .\nalso for decades , after its heyday , the area along 12th street between b and d avenues languished as businesses moved closer to the river and it became an eyesore of cracked pavement , tangled power lines and empty storefronts , other than the iconic zesto\u2019s , whose giant outdoor ice cream cone has stood in defiance of the dilapidated area surrounding it .\nthanks to a s . c . department of transportation grant and matching money from the city , triangle city is about to get a facelift in the form of a $ 540 , 000 - plus streetscaping project . city council recently awarded a construction bid to joe singleton inc . of sumter for about $ 162 , 000 of the work . consisting of phases one and two of the project , it will include new sidewalks , curbs , gutters , planters , drainage improvements , an irrigation system and landscaping .\nadditionally , under the grant south carolina electric & gas co . , at an estimated $ 60 , 000 to $ 100 , 000 , will remove overhead wires and wooden utility poles , install and bury utility lines and cables and install new traffic signals and decorative streetlights and poles .\nphase three calls for the purchase of a small piece of property at 12th and augusta streets for a park .\nthe project is expected to be completed by year\u2019s end , according to west columbia economic development director donna smith .\n\u201cit\u2019s such an important and historic part of west columbia , and finally we\u2019ve been able to put everything in place for a real change in the outward appearance of triangle city that should make a real difference and last a long time , \u201d smith says .\nin anticipation of the improvements , several business owners in triangle city have undertaken expansions and renovations . gus manos , owner of zesto\u2019s , recently remodeled and expanded rather than another option he was considering \u2014 move .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve been here 46 years , and in that time i\u2019ve seen it go from good times to bad times , \u201d manos says of triangle city . \u201ci think now , hopefully we\u2019re going up again thanks to what the city is doing .\nel rincon owner pablo gonzales expanded his hispanic grocery store and restaurant to include an internet caf\u00e9 , and soon he plans to open a hispanic liquor store . creative sewing moved into a previously vacant building knowing what was ahead and scratch n\u2019 spin owner eric woodard says he intends to expand his store into its full capacity of 5 , 000 square feet . that expansion would make scratch n\u2019 spin the largest record store in the columbia area behind manifest .\n\u201cit\u2019s exciting to see the redevelopment about to happen , \u201d woodard says . \u201cas the younger people are moving into this area , the businesses are catering to it . and as new businesses move in , they\u2019re remodeling , which is great . \u201d\nwest columbia mayor bobby horton commends business owners for taking it upon themselves to reinvigorate the area in anticipation of the city\u2019s improvements .\n\u201ci think you\u2019re seeing the public money encourage private development , \u201d horton says . \u201cthis project really can be a tremendous catalyst for triangle city .\n\u201cthere\u2019s been a lot of attention paid recently to the riverfront , but triangle city will always be extremely important to our financial future . \u201d\nalthough west columbia was not able to secure funding for fa\u00e7ade improvements , horton says he believes that the town will be able to soon .\n\u201cwe\u2019ll continue to try for that , and we are hopeful of success getting some cdbg [ community development block grant ] funding from lexington county , \u201d horton says . \u201cit\u2019s definitely coming . \u201d\n\u00a9 , free times , an evening post industries company . all rights reserved . | terms of use | privacy policy"]}
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", "topic": 36}], "title": "100plus", "paragraphs": ["100plus set out to present a surprising message that it hydrates more effectively than pure water .\n100plus has kicked off the \u201ccergaslah malaysia\u201d campaign to encourage malaysians to lead a more active lifestyle .\n100plus is a personalized health prediction company using data analytics and game mechanics for healthy living of individuals .\nconformity with oeko - tex standard 100plus ' s standard is verified by an independent organization ( third party ) .\nthrough the campaign , 100plus hopes to target an increase in facebook \u201clikes\u201d and a 15 % rise in sales .\nthe 2013 sea games marathon champion will also be sharing his running expertise through a series of 100plus - sponsored race clinics .\nthe brand has expressed its support to lee . in a statement to advertising + marketing , a spokesperson from 100plus said :\nthe oeko - tex\u00ae standard 100plus identifies textiles which were tested for possible harmful substances and produced exclusively in environmentally friendly manufacturing facilities .\nhe noted that 100plus has grown with the market over the past 30 years and currently holds the lion\u2019s share of the isotonic segment with over 80 per cent market share . but f & n beverages hopes to grow 100plus\u2019 market further with a new brand proposition .\njennifer see , general manager of f & n ; foods , and national marathoner mok ying ren at his appointment as 100plus ambassador .\n\u201cwe thank all our 100plus fans for your email and concerns with regards to datuk lee chong wei . datuk lee has been the 100plus brand ambassador since 2008 and has been a true professional in every sense of the word . we at 100plus would like to express our continued support and commitment to datuk lee . we wish him the best through these difficult times and hope this matter will be resolved soon . \u201d\nand khalid alvi , managing director of f & n beverages marketing believes that 100plus continues to enjoy a loyal and significant following among malaysians .\nrecently , f & n beverages launched a rebranding campaign to change the scope of 100plus\u2019 market to reach out to consumers outside the sports arena .\nlike myself , 100plus has always been about the pursuit of excellence so that resonated with me ,\nsaid mok , who is managed by oneathlete .\nzurich ( hm ) the oeko - tex\u00ae standard 100plus identifies textiles which were tested for possible harmful substances and produced exclusively in environmentally friendly and socially responsible manufacturing facilities .\nduring the first phase of the campaign , which started in early october until 26 november , a contest was held on its website and promoted on 100plus\u2019 official facebook page .\n100plus is a personalized health prediction startup using data analytics and game mechanics to show how small changes in behavior can lead to a longer and better life . 100plus is led by chris hogg , who has over a decade of experience in healthcare and health data analytics and co - founded by healthcare innovator ryan howard , founder and ceo of practice fusion .\nnational marathoner mok ying ren has been announced as the new brand ambassador for isotonic sports drink 100plus , in a tie - up between two familiar names in the local running scene .\nwhen we work out , we burn energy . simple carbohydrates , such as glucose and sucrose , which available in 100plus , provides an immediate source of energy for an active lifestyle .\nas brand ambassador , the double sea games gold medallist will serve as 100plus ' representative at singapore ' s major running events and feature in the brand ' s merchandise and marketing collaterals .\nsaid jennifer see , general manager of f & n ; foods :\nas one of singapore ' s most celebrated athletes , mok ' s stellar achievements exemplify what 100plus stands for .\nwith b vitamins ( b3 , b6 & b12 ) , non - carbonated 100plus active is specially designed to facilitate energy production , as well as to aid in after - sports recovery .\na version of this article appeared in the print edition of the straits times on july 07 , 2017 , with the headline ' mok appointed brand ambassador for 100plus ' . print edition | subscribe\nthe isotonic drink 100plus is a brand not unknown to many . the drink was the first to be formulated and launched in malaysia as a sports drink under the f & n group in 1983 .\nmeanwhile , f & n ltd senior vice - president / group marketing non - alcoholic beverages , khalid alvi , said 100plus now stands as malaysia ' s number one ready - to - drink beverage .\n\u201cbut we need to continue to re - engineer the brand . 100plus was launched as malaysia\u2019s first sports drink . but we are giving it a refreshed look and a new proposition for consumers , \u201d khalid said .\nin the coming months , f & n beverages will be rolling out more advertising and promotional ( a & p ) efforts to push 100plus as a beverage for an active lifestyle rather than just a sports drink .\nthe\nf & n ;\n,\n100plus\nand related trade marks are the property of , and are used under licence of fraser and neave , limited . \u00a9 2017 fraser and neave , limited . all rights reserved .\n\u201cbrands grow big because they have in some way touched people\u2019s lives . by and large , 100plus is the leading ready - to - drink brand with 24 cans consumed every second and with three times more loyal consumers than other brands .\nthe recent accreditation of 100plus as a healthier choice beverage in conjunction with malaysia ' s ministry of health ' s healthier choice campaign enables us to deepen and widen our reach with all segments of the malaysian population ,\nhe said .\nas water makes up about 57 - 60 % of our body , even 2 % dehydration can affect our body\u2019s performance and recovery . through the unique optimal blend of carbohydrates and electrolytes , 100plus active facilitates hydration of our body , especially after an intensive workout .\nduring and post - workout , you\u2019ll need to focus on replenishing the water you lost through sweat , in addition to your daily nutrition needs . 100plus active not only rehydrates you , but also provides energy and electrolytes lost in the course of an exercise session .\nthe prerequisite for product certification according to oeko - tex\u00ae standard 100plus is the proof that the entire production chain \u2013 i . e . all companies involved in the production of a certain end product \u2013 meets the requirements of the oeko - tex\u00ae step certification without exceptions .\nwe took a welcome step from tarmac to turf in april to complete our biggest production to date with the delivery of a series of football commercials for ambitious soft - drinks brand , 100plus . the recently launched campaign has already generated over 1 . 6 million views on youtube and will be rolled out fully in the coming months .\nlee ( pictured ) was signed on to be the brand ambassador for isotonic beverage brand 100plus since 2008 is currently still the face of the brand . according to the badminton association malaysia\u2019s website , the sponsorship inked between lee and the brand was cited to be one of the biggest single sponsorship deals for a badminton player from a corporate sector .\nhe added that the capacities from 100plus production hub in shah alam ( selangor ) , kuching ( sarawak ) and kota kinabalu ( sabah ) plant are expected to still able to meet the current demand , and it is too early to gauge the impact of this maiden marketing partnership with mcdonald ' s to f & n ' s revenue . - bernama\noeko - tex\u00ae 100plus requirements are awarded on the basis that the selected products are free of harmful substances according to the oeko - tex\u00ae standard 100 and are only manufactured in environmentally - friendly operations at socially acceptable conditions as per the oeko - tex\u00ae standard 1000 \u2013 this process must be ensured along the entire production chain , from the production of yarn to ready - made products .\nsince its launch 27 years ago , 100plus has emerged as the leading isotonic drink brand in singapore and malaysia . the brand ' s communications used to focus on sports , but while most competitors were still talking about the need to replenish ions after exercise , agency partners publicis and mindshare saw an opportunity for 100 plus to move into new territory as a drink for daily hydration .\nwanna take a 3d photo with your favourite malaysian athlete ? download this app and join 100plus sea games kuala lumpur 2017 at rumah malaysia in bukit jalil national stadium car park b from 19 to 30 august 2017 . a 3d malaysian athlete will be standing beside you , both of you can record a mini clip in gif format to store in your phone gallery or share it on facebook . bangkit bersama !\noeko - tex standard 100plus is a product label providing textile and clothing manufacturers with the opportunity to highlight the human - ecological optimisation of their products as well as their efforts in production ecology to consumers . companies can receive this award if their manufactured products have been successfully certified according to oeko - tex standard 100 and they are also able to provide evidence that the entire production chain - in other words , all production sites involved in manufacturing a product - seamlessly comply with the requirements of the oeko - tex standard 1000 . additionally , certain social standards as required by oeko - tex standard 1000 must be met .\noeko - tex\u00ae 1000 sets requirements for environmental management of the entire production process . as such , the standard is a testing , audit and certification system for environmentally friendly production sites . the standard claims to provide an objective assessment of the effectiveness of a company\u2019s actions in minimising the environmental impact of their production site . in order to receive certification under the oeko - tex\u00ae standard 1000 , companies must meet the stipulated criteria regarding environmentally friendly manufacturing processes and an provide evidence that at last 30 % of total production is already certified under the oeko - tex\u00ae standard 100 . the standard is thus composed of part a , with requirements for production sites , and part b , with requirements for final products , i . e . oeko - tex\u00ae standard 100plus .\nb vitamins for energy production , so you can do more in your favourite sports , your way .\nkuala lumpur : the proprietary day trading ( pdt ) and intra - day short selling ( idss ) for top glove corp has been suspended for the remainder of the day as it breached bursa malaysia limits .\npetaling jaya : top glove corp bhd has taken legal proceedings against adventa capital pte ltd , in which the former seeks a claim for a sum of not less than rm714 . 86mil .\nkuala lumpur : overseas investors reduced their holdings in bursa malaysia equity for the 10th consecutive week from july 2 to 6 , marking the longest weekly selling streak since september 2015 .\nkuala lumpur : fgv holdings bhd is optimistic that prime minister tun dr mahathir mohamad\u2019s official visit to china in august will benefit the palm oil sector , said fgv president and group ceo datuk zakaria arshad .\nkuala lumpur : aminvestment research says 2h18 earnings for the technology sector will be driven by sensors , radio frequency chips and operational efficiencies .\none of dr ho wai loon and ooh wei chee\u2019s favourite idioms is \u201crome wasn\u2019t built in a day\u201d . they use it liberally to support all their efforts in building abbe group .\nkuala lumpur : lpi capital bhd posted net profit of rm65 . 74mil in q2 ended june 30 , 3 . 4 % less than rm68 . 06mil recorded in the preceding year quarter on the back of flattish revenue of rm353 . 05mil .\nnew york : facebook inc co - founder mark zuckerberg has overtaken warren buffett as the world\u2019s third - richest person , further solidifying technology as the most robust creator of wealth .\nalibaba group holding ltd . is in talks with bt group plc about a cloud services partnership as the chinese internet giant challenges urltoken inc . \u2019s dominance in europe .\nwho doesn ' t like cash ? our love affair with the stuff is millennia old and still going strong everywhere .\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 )\nauto - generated name of transaction ( e . g . whatsapp acquired by facebook )\ntransaction name : auto - generated name of transaction ( e . g . angel - uber )\nit being a local sports beverage , there will be a lot of opportunities to work together going forward .\non sunday , he will give a talk and conduct a 20 - minute training session at suntec city as part of the straits times run ' s third and final running clinic .\ni believe in an active lifestyle and growing the running community here ,\nsaid mok , 29 , who is currently juggling his work as an orthopaedic surgical resident with preparations for next month ' s sea games in kuala lumpur .\nfrom a medical perspective , running is a great and convenient activity people can get into and enjoy .\nhe is a shining example of singapore ' s best in the sporting arena and is an inspiration not only to budding sportsmen and women but also to everyday fitness seekers .\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 .\n6 drinks for an 160 - pound , 30 - year - old male ? that ' ll take 2 days off your lifespan . just in time for sxsw , < a href =\nurltoken\n> 100proof < / a > is a mobile web app from healthtech startup 100pl\nmalaysian officials have said that an unnamed national badminton player , which is widely speculated to be world renowned player lee chong wei , has failed a drugs test and tested positive for the banned substance dexamethasone .\nsince then , lee has been in a pr storm over the alleged failed drug test , and has been defending his reputation to the media , denying that he has ever cheated and vowing to clear his name .\nlee has also taken to twitter to plead his innocence and garnered much support from the public .\nthank u for having faith in me . i never cheated nor will i ever rely on banned substances . urltoken urltoken\n\u201d i was informed that the drug was last injected into me on july 18 and how the traces were still there in august is something i cannot explain . suffice to say i never took any drugs beyond those prescribed to me and i deny any suggestions that i resort to traditional herbs that contain banned substance . \u201d\nthe player who has been temporarily suspended is currently pending a hearing from the badminton world federation ( bwf ) doping panel . if found guilty , he could also face a potential two - 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to - day functioning of your body . the sodium also helps the body absorb and retain water effectively .\nvitamins b3 , b6 and b12 all contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue . in addition , vitamin b3 helps to release energy from proteins , fats and carbohydrates , while vitamin b6 is important for the production of energy . both vitamin b6 and vitamin b12 helps in the formation of red blood cells .\nour body needs to recover and recuperate after strenuous workouts . sleep in one of the essential factors to this recovery process . it helps the body rest and complete a host of functions such muscle and tissue repair , and memory processing . with enough sleep before the next workout , your body will be ready to take on heavier challenges that come , giving you a higher sense of accomplishments in each workout .\nas a combination of the two certifications according to oeko - tex\u00ae standard 100 and oeko - tex\u00ae step ( sustainable textile production ) , the label therefore offers textile and clothing manufactures the option of drawing consumers ' attention to textile items which are not harmful to their health as well as to the company ' s dedication to environmental protection and socially acceptable working conditions \u2013 with just one label .\ndisclaimer : this production is meant for educational purpose only . any resemblance to real person , living or dead is purely coincidental . brought to u by student of tar uc diploma in advertising year 3 students ( 2013 )\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nrequirements to achieve certification ( i . e . chain of custody , site visits , metrics )\necolabel index , the global directory of ecolabels , is brought to you by big room inc . .\nbig room is a certified b corp . we also operate . eco , a new web address for those committed to positive change for the planet . get your own . eco domain name today .\nmcdonald ' s malaysia to spend rm1 . 4b on expansion - business news | the star online\npetaling jaya : mcdonald ' s malaysia is investing rm1 . 4 billion to increase the number of its outlets to 450 nationwide by 2025 .\nmanaging director / operating partner , azmir jaafar , said mcdonald ' s malaysia achieved year - on - year revenue growth of 16 % last year and was confident of continuing the trend this year .\nhe said mcdonald ' s malaysia now has a network of 262 restaurants and 12 , 000 employees serving 160 million customers annually .\nmcdonald ' s malaysia is aggressively pursuing an expansion plan . our committed investment of rm1 . 4 billion over 10 years is a testament to our confidence in the future of the country ,\nhe told reporters after the launch of fraser and neave ( f & n ) beverages marketing sdn bhd and mcdonald ' s malaysia joint marketing partnership in petaling jaya on tuesday .\nthe expansion could create 6 , 000 more jobs on top of 12 , 000 that mcdonald ' s malaysia currently has , he said , adding that the investment reflected the commitment to serve its growing number of customers .\nazmir said to - date , mcdonald ' s malaysia has more than 150 drive - through restaurants , 200 ' 24 - hour ' restaurants , more than 90 restaurants with delivery services and over 100 mccafes , and will continue its growth trajectory under the new developmental licensee ( dl ) ownership .\nmcdonald ' s corp , the world ' s largest fast - food chain , sold its malaysia and singapore franchise licence in late 2016 to a saudi group lionhorn pte ltd , which already holds a dl for the chain for the western and southern regions of saudi arabia .\nunder the dl structure , only shareholder ownership was changed as mcdonald ' s malaysia was fully bought up by a new company called tiger arches , which is part of the lionhorn group .\nthe management will continue on the expansion strategy and programmes . the rm1 . 4 billion capital investment to support the expansion will come from the business operation and the shareholder ,\nsaid azmir , who has been with mcdonald ' s malaysia for 25 years .\nfeaturing two of football\u2019s biggest stars in pel\u00e9 and oscar and shot over three days in barcelona ( where we\u2019re much more familiar with the f1 circuit ) , the production provided a stern test of our logistical skills and linguistic skills , employing a crew of 65 , some 48 footballers , 130 extras and at least three on - set languages including english , spanish and portuguese .\nin the best football traditions , we called on our top spanish director hugo prats and a roster of local production galacticos to extract maximum value from both budget and exchange rate . good weather , the olympic stadium and 130 flag - waving extras completed the teamsheet .\nworking from an initial idea supplied by clients jwt malaysia and agency prism , we developed with hugo the script , visuals and tone of the story , which followed the progress of a young player ( oscar ) from the dusty sand - pitches of his youth to the towering temples of professional football where , having made his name , he\u2019s reminded by the legendary pele to \u2018stay thirsty . \u2019\namong the bigger challenges was to cast and rehearse the oscar look - alikes playing the chelsea star early in his career . there was also the matter of finding three squads of senior players to stand in convincingly for his team - mates but all proved possible in a city where football is such a significant cultural export .\nworking with two stars ( pele and oscar jr ) across 3 time zones ( malaysia , london and barcelona ) , we had only hours to execute all campaign content . patrick and his team helped us pull off the impossible with amazing precision and ease\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 1 / / en\nurltoken\nthe oeko - tex\u00ae standard was originally developed as a label that gives guarantees on various aspects of textile ecology ; the first module ( oeko - tex\u00ae standard 100 ) was focused on consumer health , especially to prevent adverse health reactions induced by textiles .\neach label has a serial number and carries the name of the institute that carried out the laboratory tests for the qualification for the standard .\nthe oeko - tex\u00ae standards series have been developed and are managed by the international oeko - tex\u00ae association , a group of 15 textile research and test institutes in europe and japan , with representative agencies and contact offices in over 60 countries worldwide .\nthe standard is to be applied in productions sites for textile products , their pre - products and textile accessories .\noeko - tex standard 1000 , in productions sites , covers all operationally relevant areas such as management , production technologies , resource use , quality assurance , safety precautions , social working conditions and others .\nthe regional oeko - tex\u00ae 1000 segment is distributed mostly in europe ( 82 % ) . there are also two certified companies in egypt , one in thailand and seven companies in china ( as of december 2011 ) .\nthe oeko - tex\u00ae 1000 certification applies to spinners , weavers and knitters , yarn dyers and textile finishers , and garment manufacturers .\nas of january 2012 , 57 companies are certified according to oeko - tex\u00ae standard 1000 .\nthe oeko - tex\u00ae standard 1000 requires that companies optimise their energy consumption through energy - saving or energy recovery practices . in addition , an energy measurement strategy has to be developed for different products and production units , but there are no exact specifications .\nthe oeko - tex\u00ae standard 1000 recommends that companies use water as efficiently as possible .\nthe oeko - tex\u00ae standard 1000 requires that companies observe stringent limit values relating to waste water , and contains a large table of limit values for a list of substances , based on ph - value ranges and different temperatures . a distinction is made for effluents to \u2018waters\u2019 and effluents to a \u2018public sewage treatment plant\u2019 ( same limit values but at higher temperatures ) .\nadditional requirements for waste water treatment include compliance with all applicable legislation and mandatory use of a waste water treatment facility , which can be either private or public , but must be functioning properly . if there is no legal country requirement , oeko - tex\u00ae refers to the principle of \u2018good manufacturing practice\u2019 , which outline the aspects of production and testing that can impact the quality of a product .\noeko - tex\u00ae has adopted all eu laws as well as additional german laws ( chemikalien verbot ) and added other substances to the list ( e . g . to the azo dyes list ) , for which oeko - tex\u00ae has established a complete prohibition . on top of that , oeko - tex\u00ae 1000 prohibits the use of several other substances such as apeo , edta , dtpa , las , \u03b1 - mes ( used as complexing agents and active detergents ) , substances that are mutagenic , carcinogenic , or toxic to reproduction , as well as organic solvent with chlorine ( cl ) , fluorine ( f ) , bromine ( br ) , iodine ( i ) , or heavy metals ( other than cadmium , lead ) , etc .\nas part of their environmental management system , certified companies are required to carry an inventory of all chemicals ( including non - process chemicals such as cleaning agents for installations and machineries ) that are present in their mills . the storage and handling rooms must ensure that leakage of chemicals into the environment is prevented in case of an accident or disaster .\nfor a production facility to be certified , it must meet the requirements of human ecology with regards to toxic substances . at least 30 % of the products manufactured should be certified according to oeko - tex\u00ae standard 100 .\noeko - tex\u00ae 1000 requires that companies observe stringent limit values relating to exhaust air : the exhaust air of firing plants and steam is judged against parameters set for carbon monoxide , dust , so2 and nox .\non top of this , the standard has specified detailed ( continuous ) emission measurement requirements to ascertain that the emission limits are not exceeded .\nthe oeko - tex\u00ae standard 1000 requires compliance with national legislation for the protection of workers against dangerous and unhealthy chemicals , and encourages stricter protective measures where possible . personal protective equipment has to be provided for the handling of dangerous chemicals , as well as instructions for use . if noise levels are above 85 db , effective ear protection must be provided to staff , including directions for use and marking of areas where they should be used . other criteria for occupational health and safety include :\nprotection against harmful chemicals ( protective goggles , work clothing , shoes , gloves etc . )\noeko - tex\u00ae distinguishes quality management and environmental management . both are examined during the audit , \u201csince quality management measures are a prerequisite to produce environmentally sound products\u201d .\noeko - tex\u00ae 1000 recommends that companies prepare and maintain an environmental management manual . the manual must contain the environmental policy with the objectives , goals , and programmes ; it should also document key roles and responsibilities .\noeko - tex\u00ae standard 1000 indicates that the companies must have procedures for the registration of all legislative , regulatory and other policy requirements pertaining to the environmental aspects of the activities , products and performances .\naccording with oeko - tex\u00ae standard 1000 , the company must appoint a commissioner , who has the authority and responsibility to ensure that the demands on the environmental management system are fulfilled .\noeko - tex\u00ae 1000 recommends that companies introduce and maintain procedures for the training of the staff members which ensure that all staff members are informed about the importance of the environmental policy , potential consequences of the staff activities for the environment , etc .\nthe implementation of an enviromental managment system is a prerequsite for achieving the oeko - tex\u00ae standard 1000 certification . oeko - tex\u00ae standard 1000 certification indicates that the first step in the introduction of an environmental management system is a declaration from upper management .\nis oriented towards the prevention / minimisation of adverse environmental effects , and towards sustainable development .\nthe oeko - tex\u00ae standard 1000 requires compliance with the ilo principles for fair labour conditions , including non - discrimination , no forced labour , minimum age , right to join labour unions and maximum work time . wages paid for a standard work week must be based on \u201clegal and industry standards\u201d .\nin addition to the oeko - tex\u00ae standard 1000 requirements for occupational health and safety , which cover noise and dust requirements and employee training , the standard also requires access to bathrooms and potable water for workers .\noeko - tex\u00ae standard 1000 suggests reduction of packaging use and also recommends , as far as possible , to completely avoid the use of one - way packing material during internal handling . packing systems that are reusable or that are made of recycled material are preferred .\nevery applicant company is visited by an independent auditor to check for compliance with the oeko - tex\u00ae standard 1000 on site .\nthe testing institute is authorised to undertake two random tests throughout the validity period of the certificate .\nfor oeko - tex\u00ae 1000 assessment of part a ( the requirements for the production site ) , at least 90 % of the factory needs to be in compliance with the criteria . applicants need to apply by providing organisational and technical information to an oeko - tex\u00ae testing institute . if compliant for both part a and part b ( see below ) , the company receives the certificate . from then on , for part a , an annual update report has to be provided , followed by a compliance check in the form of a \u2018spot - check\u2019 on the company .\nfor oeko - tex\u00ae 1000 assessment of part b ( the requirements for the final product ) , the monitoring is executed by the same testing institute that granted the factory the certificate . the testing institute is authorised to undertake two random tests throughout the validity period of the certificate . if the testing reveals a deviation from the limit values , another test is done . if the second test shows deviation again , the certificate can be withdrawn immediately .\nsubmitting an application : the interested companies should submit an application for certification to one of the 15 independent oeko - tex\u00ae member institutes of oeko - tex\u00ae international association for the assessment of environmentally friendly textiles .\nstrengths / weaknesses analysis : then , an analysis is made of the strengths / weaknesses of the company\u2019s production procedures . the result of this analysis will be a document that compiles information on the company\u2019s environmental impact . this result is used to determine what actions are required and to draw up a plan and timeline for its execution .\nimplementation of measurement : the measures that are required to meet the oeko - tex\u00ae standard 1000 criteria are implemented by the company and audited by the commissioned \u00f6ko - tex\u00ae member institute as part of a company audit .\naudit and certificate issue : if the audit result is successful and positive , the company can be certified according to oeko - tex\u00ae standard 1000 . if the audit discovers any discrepancies , the company will be given an opportunity to make improvements .\nthe time it takes from application to the issue of a certificate varies greatly and is highly dependent on individual factors .\nthe audit team is composed by the association for the assessment of environmentally friendly textiles , which is composed of 15 independent research and testing institutes in europe and japan that are officially authorised by / members of the association oeko - tex\u00ae international or independent auditors of the association oeko - tex\u00ae international . the auditing staff consist currently of 51 trained auditors present in 27 different countries of the world .\nthe certified operation has the right to maintain the environmental label for a period of three years .\nthe certification fee comprises the license fee for three years , and the auditing fee . the auditing fee depends on the size of the production site .\nthe oeko - tex\u00ae website provides the standard\u2019s criteria and a list of companies that have been awarded the certification .\nthere are two labeling systems , one for the production process and production sites ; and the other one for the final product .\nto obtain the oeko - tex\u00ae 1000 labels , the companies should succeed in complying with the oeko - tex\u00ae standard criteria .\nthe license fee for using the label is already included it in the certification payment .\noops . a firewall is blocking access to prezi content . check out this article to learn more or contact your system administrator .\nstand out and be remembered with prezi , the secret weapon of great presenters .\nneither you , nor the coeditors you shared it with will be able to recover it again .\na template for creating your personal prezum\u00e9 . you can use it to define your motives , as well as the reasons for your future employer to hire you as his next employee . original : urltoken\nreset share links resets both viewing and editing links ( coeditors shown below are not affected ) .\nthe long - term campaign comprises three phases and is endorsed by sportsmen dato\u2019 lee chong wei and safee sali .\nas a part of the contest , contestants were required to submit photo entries that reflect a healthy lifestyle to win weekly prizes .\nin the second phase of the campaign , which will kick off in 2013 , the brand will conduct on - ground activities which will involve dato\u2019 lee chong wei and safee sali .\nthis campaign is promoted via a tvc called let\u2019s move it , which features dato\u2019 lee chong wei and safee sali , aired on astro channels , ntv7 and tv3 .\nfor radio ads , local celebrity baki zainal will share tips with listeners on simple exercises that one can do in the car .\ncergaslah malaysia is also promoted on social media , ooh , point of sales materials ( posm ) where contest details can be found on product packaging .\nthe creative agency for this campaign is publicis , while initiative handles media execution . rally is the digital agency , while rougepr manages the pr .\nhays has released its ' salary guide 2018 ' for five markets , including hong kong and china . digital has seen the most growth over t . .\na sharp decrease from last year , when two - thirds saw increased client spend . retaining talent also remains an issue with third of . .\nalongside destination promotions , the dot now turns to the country ' s tourism front liners . . .\nregional media outlets have been quick to report on the fact that jakim isn ' t fond of the term\ndog\nin food items . will this impa . .\napart from educating consumers on the importance of hydration in general , the ensuing . . .\nto continue reading this article you need to be registered with campaign . registration is free and only takes a minute . register now or sign in below if you already have an account .\nkhalid hopes to see sales double after the campaign . but he is guarded about the drink\u2019s current sales .\n\u201cgenerally , the average a & p expenditure for the beverage industry is 8 per cent to 12 per cent of revenue . we are putting in a little more than our usual a & p budget to push this campaign out , \u201d he said .\nthe soft drinks segment makes up about 40 per cent of f & n holdings revenue , which posted about 3 . 5 billion ringgit ( bt32 billion ) for financial year ended march 2013 .\nf & n beverages is malaysia\u2019s largest soft drinks distributors and manufacturer with a workforce of 1 , 400 employees and five manufacturing plants nationwide ."]}
{"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": 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 ! shop vouchers below \ud83d\udc47 urltoken from suits and shirts to a luxury velvet smoking jacket .\nmake it simple , but significant . every gentleman looks sharp in a grey suit and , whilst there are countless iterations of this wardrobe staple available to choose from , there is only one style that is going to give you the most bang for your buck . we\u2019re talking about a slim - notch - lapel , two - button , double - vented suit in a shade of grey ( not too dark , not too light ) that will seamlessly work with everything else in your wardrobe .\ntweed waistcoat ! waistcoats are traditionally the third piece in a gentleman\u2019s formal suit \u2013 matching the jacket and trouser or as a contrasting colour . this modern gentleman is teaming a classic tweed with a complimenting lining for his summer wedding .\nto our knowledge , this company collects reviews by asking its customers to share their experiences on trustpilot . read more\nthis company has claimed its trustpilot profile , but to our knowledge , doesn ' t actively invite its customers to write reviews on trustpilot . read more\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\nvery positive experience - i had three suits altered in the end as i was so pleased with the results .\nlocation is easy to get to , very central , customer service second to none , alexander helped me with a beskpoke shirt , i had many specific requirements and all of my needs were met and i always felt that no task was too big or too small , very fast turn around times not a bad thing to say . post sale service was also amazing and the service never stopped . thanks for your help ! 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do you like the idea on the next academy awards all men to wear colourful suits ?\ni am absolutely a huge supporter of more colour in suits . perhaps no one can teach us better than the dandies of brazzaville , with their popularly known \u201cdemocratic republic of style\u201d . you can find some great colours without incurring a great expense , but unfortunately we still have a limited number of british mills offering such exotic colours . and so for the academy awards to offer themselves as an ambassador of colour should be congratulated .\nas the founder of be global fashion network and several other fashion websites , silvia has been working for more than 15 years covering fashion industry trends and news . with a passion for the fashion business , she focuses on menswear and has a special interest in men ` s suits tailoring and the new fashion formula - made - to - measure , made - to - order and bespoke services . you can email her with any questions about made - to - measure and made - to - order at silvia @ urltoken\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 urltoken ltd . all rights reserved ! 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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 - year - old is the second fatality on the loch in less than a week .\npeople virgin media customer has internet access cut off after broadband firm think he ' s dead robert smith says now people are calling him a zombie and a dead man walking .\ninternet trolls ' football is coming home , guess what isn ' t ? ' scots teen trolled with sick jibe at her dead dog after taunting england fans the glasgow teenager received a harsh backlash when she said she wanted ' dreams shattered ' .\nwest lothian young west lothian entrepreneur scoops cash boost for her business lauren leisk scooped \u00a345 , 000 as a royal society of edinburgh unlocking ambition enterprise fellow .\nbrexit boris johnson says theresa may brexit plan will leave uk a ' colony ' of european union in his resignation letter the former foreign secretary says the uk is now heading for a\nsemi - brexit\nunder the prime minister .\nbonhill sisters of teen who went missing 42 years ago issue emotional appeal to find her mary duncan , 17 , went missing from her home in bonhill , west dunbartonshire in 1976 .\nfatal fires grenfell tower firefighter reveals how he thought he ' d die trying to save child from burning building christopher dorgu was on the 20th floor when he started running out of oxygen while searching for a 12 - year - old girl .\ntheresa may can prime minister theresa may survive after boris johnson and david davis quit over brexit ? the tory leader ' s premiership has been plunged into a fresh crisis after her foreign and brexit secretary walked out her cabinet .\ntransfer talk transfer news live as hayden coulson joins st mirren on loan from middlesbrough all the latest news , rumours and gossip from the summer window in your one - 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 - headed thug after bigot attacks priest during orange order march canon tom white was spat on and verbally abused as the orange parade marched past st alphonsus\u2019 church in glasgow on saturday .\njustice three charged in connection with murder of man in edinburgh two men , aged 18 and 36 , and a 26 - year - old woman are due to appear at edinburgh sheriff court on tuesday over the death of a 49 - year - old .\nsectarianism orange lodge grand master slams thugs who launched bigoted attack on priest during boyne parade jim mcharg believes a small group of yobs who turned up to watch the orange walk carried out the attack and says he ' stands with canon white ' in condemning the vile behaviour .\nuk government jeremy hunt new foreign secretary after boris johnson quits over brexit the former health secretary accepted the role left by johnson who plunged the government into crisis with his decision to step down .\nalesha macphail alesha macphail\u2019s heartbroken mum breaks silence to thank bute residents for support georgina lochrane posted an emotional message for locals on social media .\nmichael jackson michael jackson death doctor claims pop icon was ' chemically castrated by his dad to keep high voice ' conrad murray - who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter over the king of pop ' s death - has spoken out after joe jackson ' s death last month .\ntransfer talk transfer news live as umar sadiq and lassana coulibaly ' seal rangers moves ' all the latest news , rumours and gossip from the summer window in your one - stop transfer talk shop .\nceltic fc 5 things we spotted as scott brown trains ahead of celtic ' s clash with alashkert brendan rodgers ' side will kick - off their champions league qualifying campaign in yerevan on tuesday night .\nbrendan rodgers brendan rodgers wants protection for celtic stars as he calls for water - breaks in blistering armenian heat the hoops take on alashkert in a first - round champions league qualifier on tuesday with temperatures set to reach the mid - 30s .\nlove island love island set for dating drama as new boys both have eyes on kazimir crossley kieran nicholls and idris virgo are the latest to join the island after two other contestants were booted out .\naberdeen fc show racism the red card call for full investigation into shay logan racial abuse claims aberdeen full - back alleged he was racially abused by some celtic fans following his side ' s victory at parkhead in may .\nwith just hours of prior warning on friday , the company withdrew its buses from the area ' s two busiest routes , the lanark - carluke , and the lanark - clyde valley - hamilton services , hitting many commuters and workers .\nno - one , however , expected the total and sudden withdrawl of these services just hours later , leaving many dependent on them for getting home from work confused and worried .\nhowever , first glasgow stepped in to provide a replacement half hourly service free of charge between lanark and hamilton until monday night .\nbut this service was quickly pulled so that , by tuesday morning first was only running its hourly 231 service from lanark bus stance . and first will only be offering this restricted service to clydesdale commuters until the middle of april .\nuntil then , lanark \u2013 carluke - motherwell commuters will get an hourly service from first glasgow while travellers on the clyde valley route will have to wait until april 16 for a total no 31 service replacement .\nanother lanark - 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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 ."]}
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", "topic": 29}], "title": "public transport in dunedin", "paragraphs": ["independent public transport news & comment . advocacy for better public transport , christchurch & nz\npublic transport users in wellington pay a higher proportion of the costs of public transport than those in other new zealand cities .\n\u201cthis latest investment in public transport reflects our council\u2019s commitment to upgrading the dunedin network in order to provide the city with a modern and effective public transport system\u201d mr woodhead said .\nthis is a public statue properly positioned in a public space ( queens gardens ) .\npublic transport usage was chosen as an indicator because it provides us with a broad overview of the sustainable public transport sector , and shows what can be done to increase sustainable public transport . by comparing public transport usage statistics between cities , we can confirm which cities have greater public transport initiatives , and more robust public transport networks . we can look at what existing public transport networks are running in the different cities , and can look at how effective they have been in engaging the population to use them .\nthese different tiers of network cater to different uses of the public transport system with the aim of providing effective and reliable public transport to people traveling in auckland .\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 .\nwellington regional public transport plan aims to address traffic congestion , support economic development and provide sustainable transport options . the wellington city council suggests sustainable transport options include walking , cycling , car pooling and public transport . in the way of public transport wellington offers a network of buses , trains , cable car and harbor ferries .\nother forms of sustainable pubic transport recognized and provided for by the dunedin city council are cycling and walking . no public rail or ferry service exists in dunedin at present .\nwith plans to drive further bus service improvements in christchurch , dunedin and queenstown well underway , it\u2019s a busy time for public transport in the southern region .\ncouncils are also working to complete their public transport programmes for the 2015 - 18 national land transport programme that will be launched in july .\nthere are a number of taxi services ( see above ) and shuttles offering door - to - door transport from dunedin airport to anywhere in dunedin city . airport shuttles in dunedin include :\nnew zealand transport agency - facts and figure on public transport usage . retrieved from : urltoken on 30 / 09 / 13\nyou can use your supergold card to travel free on off - peak public transport services in many areas in new zealand .\nin the auckland region you can travel for free on auckland ' s scheduled public transport services after 9am weekdays , all day weekends and public holidays .\ncan you get there by public transport or only a . . . - orokonui ecosanctuary\n\u25e6 dunedin\u2019s transportation system provides a platform for sustainable transport choices and the city\u2019s dependence on oil for transport is reduced .\nin 2016 the government continued to charge a tax on petrol , and used some of the money to fund public transport . transfund decides how to spend money on public transport and on roads .\nsouth dunedin has been waiting for a public library since the time of borough amalgamation .\nthe plan was prepared in keeping with proposed government changes to the way public transport is operated and funded nationwide .\nthe dunedin bus network is the main form of public transport in dunedin taking you to / from the city and in between dunedin\u2019s suburbs . there are two bus companies operating in dunedin , gobus and ritchies that work with the otago regional council so experiences between both companies are basically the same , as is the payment .\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 .\nchanges to wakatipu basin public transport were also included in the plan , which anticipated all services in the area would operate without public subsidy after an existing trial ended on february 29 next year .\nthe regional public transport plan suggests that wellington has a relatively strong public transport usage , with 36 . 6 million trips during 2010 / 2011 . it also suggested that most people live and work within 800m of a public transport service stop ( 77 % ) . ( wellington regional public transport plan 2011 - 2021 ) . the graph below shows public transport numbers since 2000 , it can be seen that there is a slight increase in more recent years . this is a good sign in terms of a more sustainable way to travel .\nthey also show that public transport commuters in wellington cover 56 per cent of the cost , compared to 44 per cent in auckland and 38 per cent in canterbury .\notago ' s regional planners and councillors are keen to understand public perception surrounding transport services , particularly as bus patronage in dunedin and the wakatipu basin continues to increase .\nthe last of the citibus leyland buses left the firm ' s dunedin depot yesterday , marking the end of an era in the city ' s public transport history .\ngreater wellington regional council . ( 2011 ) . wellington regional public transport plan 2011 - 2021 . urltoken\n4 . dunedin tunnels trail ( southern cycleway \u2013 dunedin to mosgiel via caversham tunnel ) .\nall of these measures are designed to grow patronage and improve the value for money from the investment made in public transport services in the southern region .\nauckland transport is currently working on a new public transport network which will focus on the use of buses and trains to deliver more efficient movement of people throughout the city . it is aiming to break up the public transport network into 4 sections described below .\nhundreds of millions of dollars generated by canterbury fuel taxes have been used to upgrade public transport in auckland and wellingto . . .\nthe graph below shows a slight increase in public transport usage up until 2010 / 11 where it steadily declines . a reason for this decline could be due to the earthquakes , which may have limited some users access to public transport .\nyes . you are entitled to free off - peak travel on participating public transport services throughout new zealand .\npublic transport in dunedin consists of a fleet of diesel buses and public cycling and walking routes . the organization of the bus system is overseen by the otago regional council , who conract / lease the rights to the privately run company citibus .\npublic transport in auckland , wellington and christchurch followed the european approach , which was designed to better cater for customer needs and increase patronage .\npublic meeting south dunedin : it\u2019s your future ! monday 12 june 6 . 30pm nations church . please come !\nwhatever mode of public transport in dunedin that you decide to take , it is always best to pay with cash to avoid credit card and eftpos fees . for public buses in dunedin , fares are paid either in cash or with a gocard ( see below ) . pricing is based on how many \u201czones\u201d you pass through . for more information on dunedin bus fares , visit the otago regional council website .\nthis is born at both the city and regional scale , where minor fluctuations in public transport use fails to produce any significant long - term trend . the use of these sustainable methods of public transport have remained static over the period 1996 - 2006 , with the public opting to use their private vehicles by preference , as shown in figure below .\ntotal public transport boardings within the last 12 months ( inc . bus , ferry and rail ) : 69 , 876 , 704 ( auckland transport stats report , 2013 )\nthe steam trams which thundered along city streets belching steam and soot and terrifying horses were a short - lived form of public transport in new zealand . over time electric trams , trains and buses were all competing forms of transport , but cars overtook them all . in the early 2000s new zealand had one of the lowest rates of public transport use in the world .\npublic transport has been funded by central government and local councils . in the 1970s some people encouraged public transport because it was good for the environment and kept the roads clear . but urban planners largely ignored this , and by 2001 new zealand had one of the lowest rates of public transport use in the world . in 2013 , 4 . 2 % of new zealand workers commuted by bus and 1 . 6 % by train .\n. . . . they have no idea how appallingly bad public transport is in new zealand if measured against any genuine vision of reducing car use in n . . .\ncitibus , which was previously owned by the dunedin city council through its holding company , dunedin city holdings ltd , was recently sold to invercargill passenger transport ltd .\na man injured in a house fire in gore remains in a serious condition in icu at christchurch hospital .\nsupergold card holders can get free off - peak travel on public transport services in many areas around the country . in some areas , you need a smart card from the regional council to access the free off - peak public transport service . the table below shows the areas where this applies .\nno highly coloured tarseal or paving materials not in keeping with dunedin\u2019s built environment .\na final draft of the otago regional transport strategy was signed off by committee members - representing the region ' s six district and local authorities , the new zealand transport agency , the police , and public health authorities - at a meeting in dunedin yesterday .\nwhat if ? dunedin . . . | a blog about the social and built environment of dunedin new zealand\nthe designation is to provide for the establishment , operation , maintenance and upgrading of the central city bus hub for dunedin public transport service purposes and will provide public transport services described in the otago regional council\u2019s public transport plan , and to provide for any site works , buildings or structures , integral and ancillary to the dunedin public transport system , including but not limited to : bus shelters and seating ; timetable and information displays ; bus stops ; public amenities , including toilets ; landscaping including structures ; pedestrian footpaths and accessways ; drainage ; technology ; lighting ; security ; vehicle priority ; signage ; passenger comfort initiatives and facilities ; passenger information facilities ; and all other structures and facilities associated with , or incidental to , a comprehensive facility for the performances of functions of the central city bus hub and support of the dunedin public transport network for the otago regional council .\na regional state of emergency has been declared in otago in support of dunedin and waitaki . updates at urltoken urltoken\nthree indicators have been chosen to measure the state of new zealand ' s sustainable public transport . the first indicator addresses the usage of public transport in new zealand , specifically in auckland , wellington , christchurch and dunedin . the second indicator looks at comparing cycling usage between these four cities . the third indicator looks at both current and future initiatives each city is adopting in order to be more sustainable . how these indicators have developed in each city will work to give a good overview of public transport in new zealand , and what cities are doing to make the commitment to sustainability .\nit could result in fewer buses travelling into and through dunedin ' s city centre .\nthe support of a central bus hub was noted and council continues to work with the orc to deliver public transport improvements for the city . it should be noted that the council discussed the possible transfer of governance for public transport planning and operations in dunedin from the orc to the dcc during the annual plan deliberations in may 2014 and supports this \u2018in principle\u2019 , subject to further work being reported back .\ngrowing up in dunedin in the 60 ' s , 70 ' s , 80 ' s & 90 ' s .\nyou need to get somewhere fast and you don\u2019t care how much it costs : then getting a taxi in dunedin is your best option . the taxi companies in dunedin are :\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 requirement is for : a central city bus hub for dunedin\u2019s transport network , and includes all buildings , structures and associated facilities and activities for the carrying out of the public transport system by the otago regional council . with the exception of no public parking , the designation will not prevent the use of great king street , between moray place and st andrew street , being used as a public road .\nthe city of portland ( oregon ) transport website , where there are details about the gains that city has achieved in the areas of ' active ' transport .\nour fleet of locally based vehicles ranges from vans to luxury coaches doing everything from tour charters to school work and public transport . in association with our other depots in queenstown , gore and queenstown , ritchies have the unique capacity to handle all your local transport needs .\ngetting around dunedin is super easy thanks to the extensive bus network connecting the city centre and even the furthest outer suburbs . although dunedin has a history of trains , cable tramlines , ferries and trolleybuses , public transport in dunedin today is limited to buses , taxis and airport shuttles . nevertheless , you can still experience a train journey of yesteryears on the two dunedin railways which are more like scenic experiences rather than commuter trains .\nthe direction of otago ' s public transport services will be influenced by a report released publicly by the otago regional council ( orc ) today .\ncable tramways were built in dunedin and wellington , and the wellington cable car is still operating .\na man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following an alleged assault in south dunedin .\nthis blog is mostly about public transport and social infrastructure in christchurch , and transit around new zealand . also tracked ; transit developments in similar sized cities in canada and australia , kindred in demographic patterns , for added perspective and inspiration . nz in tranzit blog covers some of the new transit technology and discusses public transport concepts in general , as well . because the blogster ' s day - job is in a high profile customer industry to preserve some degree of privacy he appears only as a rabbit in his profile , albeit using his real name .\nhelp make cycling a safe and attractive transport choice within dunedin , further enhancing the city\u2019s appeal as a place to live and work .\nthe orc and new zealand transport agency provide funding for most dunedin buses as well as total mobility services provided by taxi and shuttle .\nthe dunedin city council will have to appoint a new representative to an otago regional council - led transport committee or risk being excluded from final deliberations on a strategy outlining otago ' s transport funding priorities .\nin response to these trends the city has developed it\u2019s transport strategic plan , which contains seven objectives , four of which refer to the need for sustainable use of transport .\nthe draft regional public transport plan sets out proposals for bus , shuttle , taxi , train , ferry , harbour and private hire vehicle services in otago over the next six years .\ndr anna stevenson is a new zealand trained public health physician . before training in public health she worked in family medicine in cities and rural locations around new zealand . dr stevenson led the reorientation of the canterbury district health boards public health unit , community and public health , to an organisation committed to using a health in all policies approach with a clear focus on determinants of health , equity , sound use of evidence and honouring the treaty of waitangi ( deet ) in all our work .\nimprovements to the dunedin bus service are coming later this year , with new contracts awarded to gobus and ritchies today . both companies are current operators in dunedin . the new contracts will be operational from monday 18 september , and will see the delivery of changes to the service focused around principles established in the regional public transport plan ( rptp ) 2014 .\nmayor of dunedin dave cull comments , \u201cthe establishment of the pop up hub shows the council\u2019s commitment to south dunedin and is a key part of a much wider engagement with the south dunedin community and agencies working in the area . \u201d\na transport assessment for each activity centre was undertaken in february 2013 to identify issues and opportunities for improvements . this on - site assessment focused on the needs of pedestrians , cyclists , public transport users and motorists , with an emphasis on safety and accessibility .\na man remains in a serious but stable condition after an assault at a south dunedin petrol station .\nlisted below are a number of options for various dunedin transport and tour operators that provide ways for you to still and enjoy larnach castle .\na state of local emergency has been declared in dunedin in response to issues arising from the heavy rain . follow @ dnemergency for updates .\ni ' d like to know how i can get there as we are arriving in dunedin by cruise ship in the next . . .\nuntil a change in mind - set happens , public transport problems will remain for dunedin . the population base is not large enough to introduce a bus service as seen in places like wellington and christchurch . light rail is not an option . it will be buses and cars for the foreseeable future .\nthere is nothing wrong with city brothels fronting public spaces . or , city brothels fronting public works of sculpture . what is more human , egalitarian and legal than that .\nwe note there has been no public statement from the city council since the jailings .\npublic transport provides an alternative to private transport and is significantly less detrimental to the environment if undertaken correctly . the cities of new zealand provide an excellent opportunity for effective public transport initiative to be undertaken in as they are the hubs for commercial , social , educational and industrial activity and are where the highest concentrations of people live . this wiki page will provide a snapshot into the current state of the public transport initiatives being undertaken within new zealand and examine key cities and their efforts in reducing private vehicle usage . it will also look specifically at sustainable means of public transportation and examine how widespread these programmes are and then compare them to international examples to give a better perspective on just how effective they are .\ninstead , a european approach to public transport could see connected lines with co - ordinated timetables and suburban transfer points at which passengers could change to other routes .\nparliamentary commissioner for the environment , jan wright , warned earlier in 2016 that south dunedin presented the \u201cmost troubling example\u201d of high groundwater in the country .\n* note that south dunedin ranks highly due to its significant crash history . major upgrades to the centre in 2012 should reduce crashes in the centre .\nin 2006 the oecd ranked new zealand third highest amongst other oecd countries in terms of vehicle ownership per person , falling just behind portugal and the u . s . this raises the question of how can new zealand as a nation decrease its dependency on private transport whilst not losing the benefits that transport provides . one of the ways in which this can be achieved is through the promotion and implementation of public transport systems across the nation .\n7 halsey st , dunedin , p . o . box 1161 , dunedin , 9054 phone ( 03 ) 477 9238 fax ( 03 ) 477 8859\nthe public have been warned to steer clear of a toxic whale carcass as burial planned .\nfive other entries in the annual road safety awards were also recognised at a ceremony hosted in wellington today by hon harry duynhoven , minister for transport safety .\nyou can buy and load up your gocard at any dunedin urban bus ( and any connectabus bus in queenstown ) , from the dunedin city council customer service centre in the octagon , the otago regional council office at 70 stafford street , dunedin , and the university bookshop , 378 great king street . .\nyou may have attended a public meeting after the floods which resulted in the formation of the greater south dunedin action group . we consider you to be an important part of this group as it aims to :\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\ncycling was chosen as an indicator due to it being one of the most basic and common forms of transport available to the public and whilst also being a truly sustainable option . with no emissions or noise pollution cycling provides a relatively cheap and clean alternative to the other forms of transport available to the public . although cycling as a mode of transport is more effective over shorter distances , it never the less provides an excellent way to get around cities streets especially when other modes of transport like cars and motor vehicles face issues like congestion in busy areas ,\ntransit lane cheats in the fast lane will be in the firing line from today ( may 10 ) with the arrival of reinforcements in the fight against traffic congestion . acting transport minister craig wallace said transport inspectors would use their new powers to pull over motorists driving illegally in transit and bus lanes in the state ' s south east . sunshine coast news australia ;\na wide range of bus and shuttle services are available throughout southland . the following companies provide transport links in the region :\ndunedin taxis operate on a dedicated exclusive rank directly outside the main terminal building .\ndr coleman made the announcement with prime minister bill english at dunedin hospital today .\ndunedin has had a cycling strategy since 2004 , initially based on the environment canterbury cycling strategy model , and in consultation with interested cycling groups has now developed its own dunedin specific flavor . cycling is now promoted as part of an integrated transport system within the city , and with a traditionally high accident rate in dunedin , the issue of safety for cyclists is a large focus of the current strategy plans .\npre - planned transport passes for those wanting a set itinerary but with flexible timing .\npresent your supergold card to the bus driver , train staff or other transport operator .\norc policy and resource planning director fraser mcrae said the plan would build on recent service improvements in dunedin and the wakatipu .\ndr alex macmillan\u2019s research applies epidemiology and complex modelling tools to policy change for health , equity and sustainability in cities . she is especially interested in collaborative learning processes that achieve institutional and policy change for climate - friendly , active transport . dr macmillan is a public health physician and senior lecturer in environmental health .\nmeanwhile , the otago regional council adopted its new regional public transport plan recently . it proposed a variety of measures to improve bus services in dunedin . these range from integrated fares to a more simplified route structure , which allows bus users to easily transfer to other services via a new central city bus hub .\nthere are harbour ferries in auckland , wellington and lyttelton , christchurch . transport by water has been common since m\u0101ori first arrived .\nlooking at the history of public transport is a good way to understand how we got to where we are today . public transport has moved through four key cycles essentially following the changes in the world economy or different periods of industrialism . we are now entering the firth stage which is related to information technology and how it can be used in terms of production , transferring knowledge and services ( bachels 2001 ) . these phases are outlined in figure 1 . the phases of technology are influencing transportation choices .\nthe proposal to require relocatable housing in south dunedin seems premature , and based on highly questionable information . the proposal for relocatable housing in south dunedin also rather pre - empts the currently - planned dcc study of overseas approaches to sea level rise solutions .\nthe strategy will provide an outline for future regional transport programmes around otago - identifying priority projects for a bidding process to secure government funding via nzta and the ministry of transport .\ndunedin will get a new $ 1 billion plus hospital , in what will be the largest build of its type in new zealand\u2019s history , health minister jonathan coleman says .\na new \u2018ridge runner\u2019 service , providing a link between south dunedin , mornington , roslyn , north dunedin and the university precinct , will be trialled alongside the network changes .\nbookings can be made online or at the dunedin i - site on princes street .\n\u2022 making the workplace transport friendly \u2013 the regional council put together a workplace travel toolkit called get your workplace moving . it has ideas on how to encourage staff to walk , cycle , use public transport and carpool . the document also outlines how doing this will benefit the business .\nministry for environment transport indicators . accessed on 2 / 19 / 2013 retrieved from : urltoken\nthe gocard is a way of paying for dunedin\u2019s public transport without rummaging for change . more to the point , the gocard gives you at least 25 % off the fare price . this card is only worth getting if you are planning on staying in dunedin ( and queenstown ) a while , as you have to buy the card for nz $ 5 and be topped up with a minimum of nz $ 10 .\n\u201cgiven the size of the project the government will consider all funding options including a private public partnership model .\na major aim of this project is to provide safe and efficient cycle lanes on this route that make cycling a safer and more attractive transport choice . there\u2019s been a surge of interest in cycling and cycling safety in new zealand and we want to support and encourage this particularly in our main urban centres including dunedin .\n\u2013 to which new height levels have been added in the evidence provided by independent urban design consultant garth falconer for dunedin city council .\ninclude any public transport tickets and payment receipts when you apply . we also need your bank account number so we can pay you . this could be a letter or a deposit slip from your bank .\nthis is one of the early projects in a programme to create a dunedin transport system with better , safer connections and more choices for people to move around , whether it\u2019s by cycling , walking , driving or catching a bus .\nthe draft strategy will be released later this month and public submissions on the policy are scheduled to be heard by committee members at a hearing in july .\na higher priority was given to centres that cost more to access central dunedin by bus .\na home has been found for the south dunedin pop up community hub . the dunedin city council this week signed a two year lease to set up a temporary hub in part of the cargill enterprises premises at 199 hillside road .\n\u2588 for more , enter the terms * johnstone * , * flood * and * south dunedin * in the search box at right .\npower cuts there are reports of power cuts in oamaru . in dunedin power has been cut to about 100 customers in green island , fairfield and abbotsford suburbs of dunedin after a power line came down . aurora energy says it has a response crew working to fix the fault and power was expected to be restored by 5pm .\n{ the notes from mr johnstone are public domain by virtue of the consultative 2gp hearing process . - eds }\nhe said the plan allowed steady but gradual improvement to the two networks , in collaboration with the otago regional land transport strategy released last year .\nwatching the last of the leylands go , a citibus mechanic , mike jeffery ( 41 ) , said leyland leopards had been the mainstay of the city ' s public transport bus fleet in the city , with more than 20 operating , when he had done his apprenticeship in the city about 20 years ago .\nwant an evening tour of dunedin , then they also do tours to the glow - worms .\nwe always recommend booking a shuttle prior to your arrival into dunedin airport , to avoid disappointment .\ngo bus is new zealand ' s leading passenger transport business operating 27 depots from auckland to invercargill .\nmuch of professor kingham\u2019s research over the years has looked at urban environment and health with a significant focus on transport . professor kingham directs the geospatial research institute and the geohealth laboratory at the university of canterbury , is a member of the canterbury regional transport committee ( a regional committee mandated by central government to drive transport policy ) and a member of the editorial board of the journal of transport and health .\n\u2022 regional rail plan - recognises and encourages the increase use of rail as a sustainable transport option .\na final schedule for the public hearings is still to be arranged . transport committee members queenstown lakes mayor vanessa van uden and waitaki district councillor jim hopkins are calling for a more inclusive approach to submitters across the region .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nevenings , weekends and public holiday services will operate on the same routes as weekday services and be serviced more regularly .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nimprovements to the dunedin bus service are coming later this year , with new contracts awarded to gobus and ritchies today . both companies are current operators in dunedin . the new contracts will be operational from monday 18 september , and will see the \u2026\nalmost 57 , 000 bus trips are made throughout the region each week . each year , people make about 2 . 3 million trips in dunedin and 630 , 000 in the wider queenstown area .\nin july 2017 , the nz transport agency awarded fulton hogan an $ 8 million contract to build the new cycle lanes on the north and southbound lanes of the state highway 1 , one - way system between the dunedin botanical gardens and queens gardens .\nthe dcc has finally announced a temporary community hub will open at cargill enterprises on hillside road mid - year . after much public outcry , the south dunedin work and income and police station re - opened their doors .\nauckland council has acknowledged the importance of walking and cycling in regards to being not only an effective means of cheap and clean public transport but also aim to promote the activity due to the health benefits gains from daily exercise in people of all ages . some of the main initiatives that have been launched recently are listed below .\npeter varrie area manager dunedin / queenstown email : peter . varrie @ urltoken cell : 027 202 6032\nduring early colonial settlement in new zealand public transport was rare . towns were small and people walked everywhere . from the 1850s there were horse - drawn omnibuses . tramways began to be built in the 1870s . steam trams were unpopular because they cost too much to run , and pumped out soot \u2013 they also frightened the horses . in most places horse - drawn trams took over .\n4 . walking has been heavily promoted as a sustainable transport method , and a healthy alternative to driving .\nchristchurch city council ( 2012 ) christchurch strategic transport plan . retrieved september 30 , 2013 , from : urltoken\nnew zealand trends looking at new zealand\u2019s history it can be seen that it followed similar trends . during the past 20th century new zealand has seen the rise and fall of urban tram systems . this type of public transport had dramatically reduced in more recent years and there has been a strong growth in road use with private cars becoming the most used form . car use tripled between 1976 and 1996 in australia and new zealand where as public transport was almost static ( bachels 2001 ) . this growing car usage can be seen in the image below which portrays the answer to the question , how did you get to work today ? , from the latest census ( 2006 )\nthe dcc formed a stakeholder group of organisations and government agencies , some of whom have a presence in south dunedin , which meets every month or so .\nchairman of the otago chapter of the property council new zealand geoff thomas says policymakers need to be careful not to damage property development opportunities in south dunedin .\na higher priority was given to centres with a greater than average number of elderly people or young children in the neighbouring community compared to the dunedin average .\ninformation centres as a precaution the council has opened information centres in south dunedin , in the mercy room , catholic social services , 42 macandrew rd , and at mosgiel fire station theatre , 3 cargill st .\nat a public forum this week the dunedin city council was asked for its support to move the statue of dr donald stuart from its place in queens gardens to an undecided location near the university of otago clocktower . dr stuart was the minister of knox church for 33 years and led the congregation until he died in 1894 . ( odt )\n\u201cthis is a once in a generation opportunity to build modern and sustainable health facilities that will meet the future needs of dunedin and the wider southern community . \u201d\nprovide more convenient connections to the wider network of urban cycle routes being developed by the dunedin city council .\nritchies dunedin base is centrally located to provide a range of bus services to a high standard throughout otago .\nthe dunedin city council has received notice of a requirement for a new designation from the otago regional council .\nbuild your own itinerary with travel on nz ' s largest hop - on / hop - off transport network .\n1 . four biofuel diesel busses operate on the bus network daily ( travel and transport , n . d )\ncadbury world is located in the centre of dunedin city at the cadbury factory site . learn about the history of chocolate and cadbury in new zealand and some of the secrets and tricks of handling and cooking with chocolate .\nmr andrew jackson is currently deputy chief executive of the ministry of transport . his previous role was deputy secretary competition , trade and investment in the ministry of economic development of new zealand . prior to that , mr jackson held various roles in the british public sector including work on the uk\u2019s foresight programme which sought to bring science to bear on policy challenges .\nthe council recommended a network - wide review of dunedin bus routes , in keeping with a move away from radial routes running across the city via an octagon hub .\nafter the steam train has arrived at dunedin each friday night , the locomotive could also be used to do the taieri gorge trips during the day saturday and sunday . this concentates more steam at the weekend - say for someone who has flown down for a saturday rugby match in dunedin , or car - driving nz and overseas travellers not able to use steam service between christchurch and dunedin .\nchanges to dunedin bus routes were always going to cause problems , no matter what the otago regional council decided .\nschool buses receive financial help from education , health and community agencies , while commercial services including most wakatipu buses are excluded from public funding .\n3 . support economic vitality 4 . create opportunities for environmental enhancement its short term goals focus primarily on the rebuild and recovery , while its medium term goals are focussed on the transition phase , by improving the safety , function and efficiency of existing networks , while increasing investment in a range of travel options . its long term vision is to implement improvements to public transport , walking and cycling ( christchurch transport strategic plan , 2012 ) .\nwellington got its first suburban train line in 1874 . its railways have been maintained , and on a per capita basis more people travel by train in wellington than in other centres . auckland\u2019s railways became run down from the 1950s as more people travelled by car . but in the 2000s and 2010s millions of dollars were spent on auckland rail to entice commuters off congested roads . suburban lines in christchurch , dunedin and invercargill were all closed in the 1960s to 1980s .\ni say it is time that we said\nauf wiedersehen\n( i . e . goodbye for now ) to rail and started building effective public transport systems , the sort that minimize journey times and maximize frequency , direction and doorstep to doorstop access ! !\nsustainable initiatives , both current and future was chosen as the third indicator to investigate what sustainable initiatives are occurring in each city . we can compare the number and strength of current initiatives in each city , and see the similarities and differences between new zealand cities . how heavily some initiatives are promoted in comparison to others can help us to understand the councils current priorities . by looking at future initiatives , we can get a vision of where the city is heading in terms of sustainable public transport .\nunfortunately , we did not see the more common little blue penguins , as they come in later in the evening .\ntours depart dunedin at 9 . 30am with accommodation pick - ups from 9 . 15am and returning to the city by 12 . 45pm in time for the intercity bus connections .\nheading for town ? dunedin airport has partnered with the best local taxis , limousines and shuttles to make sure you get to your final destination quickly , securely and in comfort . choose from any of the licensed transport providers listed below to get from \u2018a\u2019 to \u2018b\u2019 , before you can say \u2018c\u2019 .\nthere is an assurance the ministry and council are working together with go bus to find suitable transport options for affected pupils .\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 .\ni am not against on - street bus lanes , they are valuable on certain arterial roads and indeed they may play some minor role in the busways suggested above . my fear is that we are so\ninsular\nin the south island ( as one overseas correspondent to nz in tranzit recently described christchurch attitudes to public transport ) that we really have not grasped ( a ) that except for specialised situations of very heavy traffic ( bulk freight or massive numbers of passengers ) rail is steadily becoming obsolete , a dinosaur transport technology from a past era . ( b )\n\u2022 portions of caversham , south dunedin , st kilda , the lower portions of central and northern areas of the city and north east valley were completely inundated . \u2022 water in south dunedin was waist deep . \u2022 the water of leith rose considerably and burst its banks in many places , causing extensive damage along its banks and flooding low - lying areas .\n. . . . public transit is first and foremost about moving , mobility , flexibility , options to get places , options to avoid waiting .\nin all of the discussions about the future of greater south dunedin , the people who call these suburbs ( of south dunedin , st kilda , st clair , forbury , caversham , caledonian , portsmouth drive , parts of musselburgh and tainui ) home or work are not yet part of the discussions .\nif you require a transfer on your return from our brisbane to dunedin service , please make sure you book a shuttle , limousine or taxi prior to your arrival back at dunedin airport , due to the late arrival time of the aircraft .\nit is timely to hold another public meeting in order to give you a voice and to provide an opportunity for some information sharing and discussion about the priorities for our community . we hope you will attend .\nsegregated busways are dramatically surpassing light rail as the dynamic trend in the developing world and in the low density high car ownership world , and probably running equal with new rail and light rail projects even in intensely populated areas in asia and europe .\nthe comments regarding the bus shelter at the bottom of glengyle street track has been noted and sent to the transport maintenance team .\n9 . a wrap up and thank you from the chair of the greater south dunedin action group . ( 5 minutes )\nlooking at cities outside of europe , perth is a good example . perth implemented a framework called \u201cdialogue with the city\u201d which involved all sorts of sustainable issues and a mixture of government , businesses and community all working together . focus groups were a key element and many issues were brought up ( kensworthy 2006 ) . the framework for decision making is something new zealand could learn from it helps get large amounts of people involved and could be a step forward for our sustainable public transport systems . perth was faced with huge growth in recent years meaning urban sprawl and car dependence were two key factors . to deal with these issues perth has been and is in the process of developing a mass transit system ( public transport plan2031 ) . below is an image which outlines the first two stages of the transport networks .\nof course we also have to import most of the hardware - whether raw steel or built up parts - so that adds greater freight and added exchange rate factors . the absolute number of tourists adds significantly to public transport ridership figures - germany getting 300 million tourist nights per year !\nall about to be lost because we don ' t yet have a political leadership , aware of world trends in mass transit ; a leadership aware of the major structural\nfailings\nor limitations of our otherwise good bus system ; aware of comparable infrastructure spending in auckland and wellington ( hundreds of millions ) and a leadership fully committed to getting the best possible public transport system for our city and its ratepayers .\nstrange but true ? the number of commuters heading towards the camera in the three traffic lanes , is probably fairly close to the number of commuters in the two buses in the bus lane .\na state of local emergency has been declared in timaru due to significant rainfall in low - lying areas . more info at urltoken\nwe ' re locked in to government timeframes and it is critical to get the strategy locked down as soon as possible , because it informs the development of our transport programmes ,\nhe said .\n2 . community walking buses are being promoted in schools as a safe way to get to school and to encourage physical activity for both children and adults ( travel and transport , n . d )\nover the next few weeks , police in montreal , laval and longueuil will be keeping a closer eye on reserved bus lanes . it ' s part of an annual awareness campaign co - ordinated by the agence m\u00e9tropolitaine de transport , which co - ordinates public transportation in the region . . . . the campaign runs until june 18 . motorists caught using reserved lanes could face fines of up to $ 200 . montreal gazette\nchristchurch\u2019s main form of public transport is an extensive bus network , which connects residents to most parts of the city . a ferry runs across lyttelton harbour to connect diamond harbour residents with the city . however , private cars is the most popular transport option , which has seen increased congestion , especially since the 2010 / 11 earthquakes , where many of the roads have been damaged needing repair , with cracks , slips and bumps .\nthe reason for my pointing out these facts is to encourage commissioners to take a step back from the current hysteria surrounding south dunedin . had the 2015 flooding extent been restricted ( as it should have been ) to that which occurred in a slightly larger rainfall event in march 1968 , the event would have already been forgotten . seemingly , at least partly as a result of that hysteria , the proposal to require relocatable housing in south dunedin seems premature , and based on highly questionable information . just as orc floodplain mapping contradicts its in - place flood protection philosophy , so does the proposal for relocatable housing in south dunedin also rather pre - empt the currently planned dcc study of overseas approaches to sea level rise .\nfor example , a three - zone journey in wellington costs $ 3 . 63 for an adult using a concession card , compared to $ 4 in auckland and $ 4 . 55 in christchurch .\nlike copenhagen much of europe is good with public transport , the design of the cities , with mixed up zoning ( residential , retail and office all in the same area ) makes the cities easy to walk around and cycle in . europe also never developed the dependence on private cars like much of the rest of the western world did ; this may be due to the smaller area ( and so less urban sprawl ) but also excellent rail services . it is likely that new zealand needs to work on public transport issues at the planning level , instead of spreading out have i higher density of housing inner - city this would mean people would be more likely to walk and cycle to work ( kenworthy 2006 ) ."]}
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tracking from addis ababa and should provide asky with valuable international feeder traffic .\nasky airlines is relatively a newcomer in the airline industry , but has found its niche in a much - needed service for africa . asky stands for \u201cafrican sky\u201d and prides itself on its ability to connect african countries through excellent service and quality .\nasky airlines covers a network of 22 destinations across 20 countries in central and west africa . it operates 174 flights a week to the following destinations :\nasky airlines , the pan african airline with the largest network in west and central africa , won the award for the most promising airline of the year .\nasky airlnies has commenced daily flights between lome , abidjan , accra and lagos from 15th june 2018 .\nasky owes much of its growth to ethiopian which handed over several west african regional routes in 2011 , including lome to lagos , abidjan , accra all of which feature in the asky\u2019s top 10 destinations .\nasky airlines is the pan - african airlines that was created by regional institutions : the bank for investment and development ( ebid ) , the west african development bank ( boad ) and the ecobank group . asky the pan african airline currently operates a fleet of 7 new generation aircrafts such as boeing 737s and bombardier .\nskyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flight prices with asky 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 .\nif no interline agreement exists between relevant airlines , no through check between such airlines is possible in any circumstance .\nasky was one of the first airlines in the world to operate dual - class bombardier dash 8 q400 aircraft , with a completely separate cabin for business class passengers .\nethiopian plans to apply the asky model to establish other regional hubs in central africa reportedly at either brazzaville or kinshasa and in southern africa where lusaka or lilongwe are proposed . asky already operates to both brazzaville and kinshasa .\n\u201cplease use asky only if you are not on a tight schedule and wont mind delays and other inconveniences . \u201d\nethiopian airlines and united airlines will begin codesharing aug . 30 on addis ababa - washington dulles service and other points in ethiopia and the us . the airlines are both star alliance members .\nethiopian airlines and privately held togolese startup asky signed an mou to form a strategic partnership covering marketing , operations , maintenance , training , financing and management contracts , et announced .\nthe black level of asky club is the highest level of frequent flyer program and makes it the highest customer available . when flying asky , customers will be granted a tier activity bonus of 100 % on your status miles accrued .\nasky airlines operates across several west and central african countries . asky airlines flies to many destinations including abidjan , abuja , accra , bamako , bangui , bissau , beirut , brazzaville , conakry , cotonou , dakar , douala , freetown , kinshasa , lagos , libreville , niamey , monrovia , n ' djamena , niamey , ouagadougou , pointe noire and yaounde .\nasky airlines was founded in 2007 as the african carrier to serve the west region of the continent following air afrique ' s bankruptcy in 2002 . operations began in 2010 , and six years later the carrier serves 20 countries in africa and over 10 thousand passengers weekly . much of the success of asky is due to the participation of major african plater ethiopian , holder of 40 % of asky ' s stake .\nwe accept paypal making flight purchases with asky airlines easy and more secure for customers . paypal is one of the leading forms of online payment , with more than 169 million accounts worldwide .\na list of the most dangerous airlines in the world has been released and while airasia indonesia is included , malaysia airlines is not .\nasky accounts for about 63 % of lome\u2019s traffic , but its biggest route is to paris cdg operated by air france .\nasky has become profitable already ,\nwake told atwonline this week on the sidelines of the iata agm in berlin .\nasky airlines allows its passengers to have cabin baggage whose dimensions must not exceed 55cm in length , 25cm in width and 40cm in depth . the maximum weight of hand luggage is 10kg in business and 7kg in economy class . for checked baggage , asky airlines does not allow baggage to exceed a length of 90cm and width of 53cm and 30kg weight in economy class and 40kg in business class .\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 450 airlines . click on the members section on the alternative airlines website for more information and join today .\noneworld alliance members : american , british airways , cathay pacific , finnair , iberia , jal ( japan airlines ) , latam , malaysia , qantas , qatar , royal jordanian , s7 airlines , & srilankan airlines .\ns7 airlines ( siberia airlines ) airbus a321 - 211 vq - bqj ( msn 2076 ) muc ( arnd wolf ) . image : 941037 .\non 10 january 2015 an asky airlines boeing 737 - 43qsf ( leased to ethiopian airlines ) , was damaged beyond repair in a landing accident and runway excursion at kotoka international airport , accra , ghana . the aircraft was written off and there were no fatalities . [ 10 ]\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 .\nasky is able to connect flights in its network to various points in the ethiopian airlines network , with whom it has codeshare agreements via addis ababa and beyond to the middle east , far east and east africa .\nconnecting with copa airlines . what makes flying with copa airlines a seamless experience ? copa airlines flights are scheduled to minimize connection times , which on average take 90 minutes . baggage is checked straight through to the passenger\u2019s final destination .\nasky operates a two class fleet of three boeing 737 - 700s and three q400ng turboprops . asky\u2019s 67 - seat q400s are owned and supplied by ethiopian and were the first of their type to be fitted with a business class cabin . the 2 - 1 seat business class configuration is also used by ethiopian on its q400ngs . asky expects to receive a fourth q400 in the near future , according to the airline\u2019s website .\nskyteam alliance members : aeroflot , aerolineas argentinas , aeromexico , air europa , air france , alitalia , china airlines , china eastern , china southern , czech airlines , delta , garuda indonesia , kenya airways , klm , korean air , middle east airlines , saudi arabia , tarom , vietnam airlines , xiamen air .\nasky is able to connect flights in its network to various points in the ethiopian airlines network , with whom it has codeshare arrangements , via addis ababa and beyond to the middle east , far east , and east africa .\nwe help you through the process . this is what makes us alternative airlines .\na few west african airlines have been involved in codeshare agreements in recent years .\nthe company based in conakry signed an agreement concerning the provision of technology transfer , maintenance and commercial management to guinea airlines . whether ethiopian airlines are to have any equity in the airline has not yet been specified . this comes along with ethiopian ' s current partnership asky airlines , making a trilateral partnership with the potential to ' fill the air connectivity vacuum ' between the mano river countries .\nasky took this precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all : its passengers , staff and people of all countries covered by our network .\non its website , asky also announced that it would stop transporting food from conakry in guinea and would screen all passengers travelling from the guinean capital .\nin early june of 2014 asky airline flew several passengers from liberia including the late patrick sawyer , who died as a result of ebola in nigeria .\nethiopian airlines is responsible for aircraft maintenance and operational management . the plan is to turn lom\u00e9 into ethiopian airline ' s regional hub for the west african market . asky started operations in january 2010 and became profitable after a few months .\nasky airlines has transported more than one million passengers in little over three years since launching operations in west africa in jan - 2010 . in that time the full service carrier , 40 % owned by ethiopian airlines , has established an enviable market position , operating to 22 destinations with bissau to be added from jul - 2013 .\n\u00bb take a look at our gallery of japan airlines lounges , tokyo haneda airport .\nthe world\u2019s airlines carried a record 3 . 3 billion passengers on 27 million flights .\nalso major european airlines including turkish airlines and brussels airlines will be represented by their chief executives to talk about cooperation , competition and aspiration . the event is supported by the rwandan government , including the ministry of infrastructure , rwanda civil aviation authority and rwandair .\nasky airlines has regular scheduled passenger flights to 23 destinations throughout west and central africa . these destinations include c\u00f4te d ' ivoire , guinea - bissau , central african republic , senegal , democratic republic of congo , chad , gabon , and niger .\non behalf of guinea airlines ceo , mr cheick dem for his part appreciated ethiopian airlines for the effort to realize the establishment of guinea airlines . he also vowed to honor the terms of the agreement and to ensure that the partnership will indeed be a model .\nif the spacious seating on board isn\u2019t enough , take advantage of vip airport lounges on the asky network , where you can quietly work or relax before boarding .\nspecial meals : for passengers flying with asky airlines who have medical , dietary or religious food requirements , the airline will happily prepare a special meal just for you . all special meal requests need to be made no later than 48 hours before departure .\nasky airlines allows animals to be transported in the cargo hold or in the cabin , depending on the breed and size of the animal . the airline must be notified at least 48 hours in advance , should you wish to travel with your pets .\nwith regional and low - cost aviation high on the agenda , jerome maillet , deputy ceo at congo airways ; ahmed ahly , ceo nile air ; ian patrick , cco air djiobouti and henok tefera ( asky airlines ) are among the invited speakers .\nmany of the challenges show no sign of going away and asky faces increasing competition from regional heavyweight arik . the privately owned nigerian operator is seeking to build its regional presence by forging relationships with other carriers including air cote d\u2019ivoire , which also operates intercontinental services to europe and the united states , but lacks asky\u2019s regional connectivity .\nbillion ; the move positioned ethiopian airlines as the first african carrier in ordering the type .\nthe world\u2019s airlines carried a record 3 . 3 billion passengers on 27 million flights last year\nafrican airlines ' traffic rose 3 . 8 % in may compared to a year - ago\ncheck in with all your relevant documents or e - ticket at the asky airport counters . business class travellers have a dedicated check - in counter and priority boarding .\nwith a fleet of boeings and dash8s no older than four years , asky boasts the most modern fleet in central and west africa , ensuring efficient and safe air travel .\ntoday asky operates more than 200 flights per week to 22 destinations , making it the region\u2019s second largest carrier , albeit about half the size of nigeria \u2019s arik air .\nin comparison , the airlines that received just one star have experienced a high number of accidents .\nso next time you\u2019re planning a flight , try the jetcost website first . you may be looking for the best flight offers with asky airlines or you may be thinking of car hire and hotels as well . whatever it is , jetcost will deliver the best solutions for you .\nanecdotally , check - through to affiliate airlines has been declined by member airlines , but that may be down to the agent ' s operator error of not understanding which airlines are\naffiliates\nof ow , rather than policy of no through checks to\naffiliates\nonly to\nmembers\n.\nthe new routes offers more capacity and flexibility with a significant reduction in flight time between abidjan , accra and lagos with the whole asky network and operated ny boeing 737 - 700 .\nethiopian airlines has entered into a code share agreement with scandinavian airlines , one of the founding members of star alliance , providing travelers with better connectivity and a broad range of services between europe and africa .\nethiopian strategic partner for the southern africa region , malawian airlines launcehed its first international flight to johannesburg .\nalaska airlines is not a member of the oneworld alliance and oneworld policies do not apply to as . it is a non - aligned partner of ba ( and a couple of other ow airlines ) .\nsimple information on 1681 airline companies updated by airlines and the 255590 reviews and opinions after a flight .\nethiopian airlines ( et , addis ababa ) has signed a firm order agreement with bombardier ( bba , montr\u00e9al trudeau ) for ten dash 8 - 400 s with purchase rights for a further five of the type . no delivery details we specified in the associated press release . ethiopian currently operates seventeen q400s at its mainline unit with one more in service for malawian airlines , and four in service for asky airlines . according to the canadians , ethiopian has a further three q400s due for delivery .\nasky airlines has confirmed it will make its southern african debut early during the next quarter , reports ch - aviation . the togolese carrier said a 4x weekly lom\u00e9 - johannesburg o . r . tambo , south africa , service would commence from april 8 onwards using b737 - 800 equipment .\nthe suspension of flights to freetown and monrovia by asky is related to the fight against the spread of the ebola virus ,\nsaid afoussath traore , a spokesman for the company .\nall passengers with an asky airline booking are allowed one hand luggage item with the following dimensions : 55 x 25 x 40 cm . the maximum weight for hand luggage is the following :\nalready , we have a strong regional partner in west africa asky , which is also using the q400 aircraft . we plan to build similar strong regional hubs in southern and central africa .\nasky was founded as a private airline , based in lome , togo , through a partnership with ethiopian airlines in 2008 to pave the way for the development of a west and central african hub for the ethiopian flag carrier . the partnership covers marketing , operations , maintenance , training and management .\nlong haul services to unspecified destinations were previously mooted for asky in jun - 2011 with ethiopian suggesting the carrier could acquire a boeing 767 to operate them , but these plans have not eventuated .\nconakry is the capital of the republic of guinea and a port city on the atlantic ocean serving as the country\u2019s economic , financial and cultural center . guinea is a major producer of bauxite and has rich deposits of diamonds and gold . with this flight , ethiopian joins partner asky airlines at conakry .\nlet alternative airlines help find you the best prices and make international and domestic flight reservations with us today .\na boeing 720b flight simulator was acquired , making the airline independent of foreign airlines for its pilot training .\nentered into partnership , allowing members of each programme to earn and spend miles on both airlines ' networks .\nthe world ' s airlines \u2013 a directory of operators and their fleets\u2014ethiopian air lines , inc .\n[ ethiopian airlines arrives in seoul , adjusts singapore ] ( in french ) . air journal . archived from\nsee above - as from 01 june 2016 , ow airlines are free to decline interlining on separate tickets .\nfor all its problems with two tragic flights in 2014 , malaysia airlines earned five out of seven stars .\nleaders from top african airlines and from the major government departments and service suppliers will be at the event .\nasky ceo busera awel has reportedly stated that services to europe could commence in 2014 or 2015 . this would most likely initially be to paris in light of to the country\u2019s historic ties to france .\nasky will further strengthen its regional hold when it adds bissau to its network on 15 - jul - 2013 . bissau will initially be served twice weekly via two routes , lome - abidjan - conakry - bissau and lome - bamako - dakar - bissau services , boeing 737 aircraft . overall frequencies between lome and bissau are expected to increase to five times weekly by jan - 2014 . asky faces no competition on the conakry - bissau leg , but will compete with tacv cabo verde airlines between dakar and bissau .\npan - african airline asky has suspended all flights to and from the capitals of liberia and sierra leone , and the liberian football association cancelled games as fears grow of the spread of the ebola virus .\ntrans world airlines have appointed ethiopian air lines as their general agents in kenya , tanganyika , uganda and zanzibar .\nthe two companies were featured alongside afghan airline kam air , scat airlines in kazakhstan and lion air in indonesia .\neconomy flyers can enjoy the ergonomic seating on board all asky\u2019s aircraft . depending on the duration of your flight , you\u2019ll be treated to a light snack and refreshments or full - course meal during your flight .\nlatam airlines group ( lan airlines and tam linhas aereas ) ( santago and sao paulo ) reported it lost $ 330 million in the second quarter . the group was created last year with the merger of the two airlines . the group is struggling in brazil with tam due to a weakening brazilian economy . tam is cutting costs and reducing flights .\npassengers in conakry can currently connect to major cities in west africa and the americas via asky\u2019s hub at lom\u00e9 , including lagos , douala , libreville , cotonou , kinshasa , brazzaville , s\u00e3o paulo and new york .\nnice and professional flight crew . the connection from lome to dakar was great and flight was right on schedule . some form of entertainment will make flying asky more comfortable and entertaining . food and drink was good .\nthe comprehensive airline and airport customer review site for airlines and airports across the world . read traveller reviews and opinions for airlines and airports worldwide , airline lounges and airline seats . view the world airline star rating and airport star rating .\nethiopian airlines joined star alliance on december 13 , 2011 . at a ceremony held at addis ababa\u2019s bole international airport the star alliance chief executive board ( ceb ) welcomed ethiopian airlines as the alliance\u2019s third carrier based on the african continent .\nthe african airlines association ( afraa ) is soliciting proposals from website development companies for the redesign and developme . . .\nwest africa tries to make its state - owned airlines fly right . managing a capitalist success in marxist ethiopia\nroyale airlines embraer emb - 110p1 bandeirante n692ra ( msn 110240 ) msy ( bruce drum ) . image : 104648 .\nair valid publishes certified online information about airlines in compliance to the regulation ( ec ) no 2111 / 2005 of the european parliament and of the council of 14 december 2005 on the establishment of a community list of air carriers subject to an operating ban within the community and regarding the obligation to disclose to air transport passengers information about the identity of the airline carriers including low cost airlines , regular airlines and charter airlines repealing article 9 of directive 2004 / 36 / ec .\nin 2014 , west africa ' s largest carrier arik airlines entered into a codeshare agreement with gulf mega carrier emirates ; under this agreement , emirates ' passengers gained access to several west and central african cities via arik airlines ' route network .\ntravelled on asky from douala - bangui . i asked to see my bag prior to it being loaded to verify it was actually there . i was able to see my bag however when i arrived in bangui i found out it was not loaded along with other passengers baggage . i was told this was because the flight was too full and the baggage was offloaded due to weight . despite numerous phone calls and emails i still not have received my bag . asky agents have shown no interest whatsoever i arrived in bangui with no other clothing . the flight was booked through ethiopian airlines as they claim to be\npartners\nethiopian said they cannot help once asky receive the bag . i would not recommend this airline to anyone they are arrogant and have no customer service at all !\nthis itinerary has flights for which reservations have been confirmed . passengers using domestic flights of asiana airlines departing from domestic airports on the day and international flights of asiana airlines or other airlines departing from incheon international airport on the day or the following day the baggage transfer service is available only for international flights operated by other airlines through agreements with asiana airlines . please check before using the service . passengers using flights for which the operating carrier is asiana airlines and the marketing carrier is another airline for international codeshare flights ( check - in of connected international flights operated by other airlines is not available ) the connected services are available when domestic tickets are issued separately from international tickets , but the services may be restricted under some exceptional circumstances . the connected services may not be available if the security check and the customs report are required at the incheon international airport .\nlithuanian airlines boeing 737 - 524 ly - agz ( msn 26340 ) cdg ( christian volpati ) . image : 941531 .\nservices to dakar were increased in apr - 2013 via ouagadougou with overall frequencies increasing from three time to six times weekly . asky operates three times weekly lome - bamako - dakar and three times weekly lome - ouagadougou\u2013dakar services .\nis sometimes used by the two convair 240s operated from addis ababa , 8 , 000ft above sea level , by ethiopian airlines .\na number of flights of south american lan airlines could be affected . the unions of lan airlines will begin a series of actions on wednesday , march 25 in chile , colombia , ecuador and miami . to date the company has not responded to the union\u2019s demands to improve working conditions . lan airlines workers are responsible for passenger safety , airplane maintenance , and customer connections in airports .\nthere were 149 airlines which achieved seven - stars while 58 scored six stars and almost 41 had just three stars or less .\nasky has survived the difficult first three years in business , with the help of its strategic partner ethiopian , including difficulty in securing traffic rights on some destinations , fierce competition and operating costs that are among the highest in the world .\nin 2011 , nigerian carrier air nigeria ( now defunct ) entered a codeshare agreement with us mega carrier delta airlines . the deal allowed both airlines to codeshare on delta ' s lagos ( los ) - atlanta ( atl ) and abuja ( abv ) - new york ( jfk ) service as well as allowed passengers to earn and redeem air miles under both airlines ' frequent flier programs .\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 .\nthe african airlines association ( afraa ) is soliciting proposals from pr firms for the provision of sustained media and public rel . . .\nethiopian airlines received its first of five fokker 50s on 2 october . the aircraft were ordered in 1995 , to replace atr 42s .\ncontour airlines embraer erj 135er ( emb - 135er ) n16501 ( msn 145145 ) bwi ( brian mcdonough ) . image : 942603 .\nif you are travelling on a singapore airlines operated flight and connecting to any of the below carriers , you will be able to perform a through check - in for both flights , provided that the booking is on a singapore airlines ticket . however , if your journey begins with any of the following carrier and connecting to a singapore airlines flight , you may wish to check with that carrier directly .\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 .\nothers are also manoeuvring to create a regional networks including starbow , antrak , fly540 and africa world airlines , with varying degrees of success .\nethiopian airlines considering expansion with a350 - 1000 or boeing 777x one of africa ' s most prolific national carriers and star al . . .\nethiopian airlines have purchased two dc - 6bs and taken an option on a third with credit obtained from the united states export import bank .\nthe proposed switch by us airways from star to one world as part of its planned merger with american airlines , subject to necessary approvals .\namerican airlines ( dallas / fort worth ) , which offers more flights to more destinations in latin america than any other u . s . airline , has signed agreements to codeshare with both tam airlines ( tam linhas aereas ) ( sao paulo ) and lan colombia ( bogota ) , representing a solid stepping stone in building a stronger bilateral relationship between american and latam airlines group . once approved , these new codeshare relationships will provide expanded opportunities for american to serve new markets in brazil and colombia and for tam airlines and lan colombia in the united states .\naires colombia ( aerov\u00edas de integraci\u00f3n regional s . a . ) ( bogota ) today ( december 5 , 2011 became lan airlines colombia .\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 .\nnepal airlines and tara air both came bottom in a report by australian review site airlineratings . com , earning just one star for safety .\nasky had its genesis following the bankruptcy of air afrique in 2002 , which significantly impacted on the movement of people and goods in west and central africa . in some cases air travel between countries in the region required passengers to transit via a european point .\nin an interview with how we made it in africa , asky airline ' s ceo henok teferra said the main challenge for african carriers is that governments pose many restrictions for air connectivity , and the industry is still perceived as a luxury industry in the continent .\nasky and ethiopian also expanded their codeshare agreement in jan - 2013 to include ethiopian\u2019s services between addis ababa and abuja , addis ababa - bamako - dakar , addis ababa - cotonou - abidjan , addis ababa - douala - malabo - addis ababa , addis ababa - lome and addis ababa - ouagadougou - abidjan . ethiopian airlines is the sole operator on all those services from addis ababa , according to innovata .\nalternative airlines handles all your travel arrangements and payments , complete with ticketed confirmation . we do not direct you to other websites or service providers .\non december 11 , 2011 , ethiopian airlines captain flew the first 787 to the african soil with debut landing at addis ababa\u2019s bole international airport .\nethiopian airlines ordered 20 737 max 8s from boeing , the order represents the largest single boeing order by number of airplanes from an african carrier .\nand economist paul b . henze recognised it in 2000 as being\none of the most reliable and profitable airlines in the third world\n.\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 .\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 .\na cargo plane operated by ethiopian airlines skidded off the tarmac on landing in ghana\u2019s capital , accra , on saturday , the airports authority said .\nasky ' s network is built around its hub in lome which gradually positions itself as a regional hub . strategically speaking , the lome hub has the advantage of being positioned almost halfway between west africa and central africa , enabling a perfect connection between these two regions .\nthe carrier enjoys a monopoly on seven of its top ten routes , the exceptions being lome - abidjan where it competes with air cote d\u2019ivoire , ndjamena - douala competing with karinou airlines and its most competitive route bamako - dakar which is also served by kenya airways , ethiopian and senegal airlines .\n3 . frontier arlines codeshare : its home page has a top - right link \u201ccustomer service\u201d leading to travel support & air partnerships . its codeshare partners are frontier express and great lakes airlines ( zk ) . it also has so - called \u201cinterline ticketing agreements with a number of other airlines .\nan ethiopian airlines boeing 737 - 400 freighter on behalf of asky , registration et - aqv performing flight kp - 4030 from lome ( togo ) to accra ( ghana ) with 3 crew , landed on accra\u2019s runway 21 at 11 : 05l ( 11 : 05z ) but veered left off the runway and came to a stop with substantial damage to gear , nose section , right hand engine and right hand wing .\nby partnering with ethiopian airlines , their flight route extends from lom\u00e9 into europe , south africa , the middle east , canada and the united states .\n, passengers and airlines derive the same benefits as are derivable from an airline alliance . ( click on link to view article where this is discussed and illustrated in detail ) . codeshares enable airlines benefit from passenger feed on routes not served by them by virtue of their codeshare partner serving these routes .\nethiopian airlines to increase bombardier q400 turboprop fleet with a follow - on order for two aircraft\nurltoken . retrieved : december 29 , 2015 .\nan ethiopian airlines cargo plane traveling from lome , togo , to the neighboring accra , ghana , is said to have crash - landed this afternoon .\nethiopian third hub the shareholder agreement was signed between ethiopian and malawi airlines on july 11 , 2013 . thru this strategic partnership , ethiopian and the newly formed malawi airlines will harmonize their flight schedules so as to provide seamless and best connectivity options for travelers within , to and from the southern africa region .\namerican airlines ( dallas / fort worth ) has announced the launch of a new codeshare agreement with lan colombia ( bogota ) , adding new service to key destinations in colombia and further strengthening american\u2019s relationship with latam airlines group . customers can begin booking travel on the codeshare flights for travel beginning august 8 .\nthe company changed its legal status from a corporation to share company . at the same time the name was changed from ethiopian air lines to ethiopian airlines .\nethiopian airlines headed home with its first new 767 - 300er tuesday following a double delivery ceremony for this airplane and also the airline ' s first 737\u2013700 .\nthe lan airline unions involved are members of the international transport workers\u2019 federation ( itf ) representing more than 4 . 5 million transport workers from 150 countries around the world . the company , the latam airline group , includes both chilean lan airlines and brazilian tam airlines and is the largest airline company in latin america .\nguinea - bissau , mali to adopt med - view as national carrier medview airlines boeing 747 - 400 jet two african countries \u2013 guinea - bi . . .\nthe 4th air cargo committee meeting was held at the boma hotel in nairobi , on 15 \u2013 16 march 2018 . 20 participants from 8 airlines . . .\nalso new to the 727 customer list is ethiopian airlines , which has bought two of the type for delivery in september and october of next year . . .\ntam airlines ( tam linhas aereas ) ( sao paulo ) , a company related to latam airlines group , will join one world\u00ae with effect from march 31 , 2014 , adding the leading carrier in brazil \u2013 latin america\u2019s biggest economy and largest market for air travel demand \u2013 to the world\u2019s leading quality global airline alliance .\nturk hava yollari - turkish airlines douglas dc - 9 - 15 tc - jaa ( msn 47048 ) zrh ( jacques guillem collection ) . image : 941363 .\ntop international sectors of asky include addis ababa to nairobi , nairobi to addis ababa , addis ababa to dubai and addis ababa to entebbe . they also have occasional flights from addis ababa to cairo , addis ababa to new delhi and addis ababa to hong kong flights . find more route here -\nor how about ethiopian airlines ? here is another impoverished country surrounded by rugged terrain . yet the record of its national carrier \u2014 three fatal events , one of them a hijacking , in over seventy years of operation \u2014 is exceptional . ethiopian is one of the proudest and arguably one of the safest airlines in the world .\nethiopian received four different awards during in 2011 . ethiopian received\nafrican cargo airline of the year\naward on 24 february 2011 . ethiopian won \u201cdeal of the year 2010\u201d award on 20 april , 2011 . ethiopian airlines also named\nafrica\u2019s most profitable airlines\nfor the third time in a row in july 2011 . ethiopian airlines also received the afraa award for being consistently profitable over the years at the 43rd afraa annual general assembly held in marrakesh , morocco on november 21 , 2011 .\nasky airlines has just reported a record breaking 4 million usd in net profit for the company over 2015 . ceo henok teferra said despite the challenges present in the african carrier industry , their strong business plan managed to overcome adversities and deliver the well received result . teferra also stated this results were a motivation for the whole company and that they are encouraged to keep working very hard with a list of new destinations to help serve the region ' s travel needs .\nperformance figures for the government - owned ethiopian airlines are available in annual accounts and occasional press reports . available trends are ( as at year ending 30 june ) :\nthrough tickets . whilst this board is for ba , and some oneworld , the information on other airlines is useful generally and if connecting from another airline to ba .\nethiopian entered into a code share agreement with lufthansa which has put ethiopian in a position to offer daily flights to its customers from its hub addis ababa to lufthansa\u2019s hub in frankfurt with convenient onward flight connections to many other destinations around the world . during this period ethiopian also entered into code - sharing agreements with other airlines including brussels airlines .\nin all , 205 fokker 50s were built , but fokker collapsed due to financial problems in 1996 and the last fokker 50 was delivered to ethiopian airlines a year later .\nlan airlines ( chile ) ( santiago ) and its associated carriers in latin america could be affected today ( march 25 ) by \u201ca series of actions\u201d by its unions .\namerican offers codeshare service , with fellow one world \u00ae alliance member lan airlines , to cities throughout south america from lan\u2019s hubs in chile , argentina , ecuador and peru .\nrecently , there have been several queries on through checking bags with separate tickets . this post attempts to detail connecting flight checked baggage transfer policies on various alliances and airlines for\nlan colombia , a company related to latam airlines group sa ( lan airlines ) , has entered one world as an affiliate member . lan airlines has been a full member of one world since 2000 . all its other passenger airline affiliates have subsequently joined the alliance as affiliate members \u2013 lan argentina , lan ecuador , lan peru and , from today , lan colombia \u2013 and , it was announced today , tam will enter one world on 31 march 2014 with its paraguayan affiliate to follow on a date yet to be confirmed .\nlan airlines south america route map : lan now has the west coast of south america covered . lan colombia routes are in purple ( click map to make it larger ) .\nethiopian signed a firm purchase agreement for two additional q400 turboprop airliners that will bring ethiopian airlines\u2019 q400 aircraft fleet to a total of 19 aircraft , the largest total fleet in africa .\nfree - flow codeshare : all airlines participating in the codeshare can sell an unlimited number of seats , subject of course to availability of seats on the operating airline ' s aircraft .\nfor the operation year 2013 - 14 , ethiopian airlines was ranked the most profitable airline in africa and 18th most profitable airline in the world with a profit of $ 228 million .\nethiopian airlines and air china signed an agreement under which the carriers will codeshare on their 14 weekly services between addis ababa on the one hand and guangzhou and beijing on the other .\ndhl ( tasman cargo airlines ) boeing 757 - 236 ( f ) vh - tca ( msn 25620 ) ( jeremy clarkson ) syd ( john adlard ) . image : 940837 .\nethiopian airlines landed in asmara , eritrea , yesterday , in vvip flight led by h . e . dr . abiy ahmed , prime minister of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia .\nthree more skytrains were purchased for the international routes . these were fitted out in a \u2018luxury\u2019 layout with 21 forward facing seats and were the first to wear the colorful ethiopian airlines livery .\ntop copyright photo : nick dean / airlinersgallery . com . brand new boeing 777 - 323 er n725an ( msn 41666 ) was handed over to american airlines on july 31 , 2013 .\nindividual airlines have not yet updated their policies but going forward expect all separate ticket ow interlines to be declined . note aa will not check to aa for tickets issued after 01 september 2016\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 .\ncode - share advantages vs . disadvantages : ( a ) advantage : one - stop reservation & ticketing ; coordinated schedules for easier connections ; getting extra miles at frequent flyer programs ( with exceptions ) . ( b ) disadvantage : operating airline may have different baggage policy and pricing . most of the major airlines now have codeshare agreements with other airlines . here are 4 examples :\nlan colombia was welcomed into one world at a ceremony this morning at its bogota base hosted by lan colombia\u2019s chairman nicol\u00e1s cort\u00e1zar , its executive director hern\u00e1n pasman and its corporate director maria lara , with oneworld ceo bruce ashby , flying in from his new york base , latam vice - president strategic alliances soledad berrios , from lan airlines\u2019 santiago head office , and senior representatives from the other one world airlines serving colombia , led by american airlines managing director alliances latin america eduardo marcos , from its dallas - fort worth head office , and iberia country manager mar\u00eda consuelo s\u00e1nchez .\nethiopian airlines proudly celebrated its 60 years of dependable and safe air transport services on may 05 , 2006 where the airline\u2019s ceo had an opportunity to say a big\nthank you\nto all that supported the airline along the way . the same year marked ethiopian airlines\u2019 modernization and capacity building programme through the construction of a new maintenance hangar and cargo terminal complexes which were officially inaugurated and commissioned .\nethiopian airlines made more profit than all other african carriers combined and has been the most profitable airline in africa for two consecutive years . by clicking the link here you can find the news details .\nboeing [ nyse : ba ] and ethiopian airlines today said the airline has increased its firm orders for the 787 dreamliner to 10 airplanes by exercising purchase rights obtained with its initial order announced feb 4 ."]}
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( 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": 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": 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 ."]}
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gas 35 l sfc gbp 10 , 58 . battery for apple ip . . .\na box opening of the satmap active 12 gb edition showing what included in the box . the gb edition is available here : urltoken\nrarely has a new device been so eagerly anticipated as has satmap ' s active 10 . combining all the features of a traditional handheld outdoor gps with full colour mapping from ordnance survey , the active 10 is waterproof and hailed by satmap as ' the ultimate sports gps ' .\nfor the first time , get the satmap active 12 with 1 : 25k os explorer mapping ( and 1 : 50k landranger mapping ) for the whole of gb with this exclusive os bundle . also comes with a free os maps subscription worth \u00a325 . 99 and satmap proshield .\nsatsync is satmap ' s pc software for the importing and exporting of routes . it is windows only software ( come on satmap , mac users have been around for a long time now , there really is no excuse for not providing mac compatible software ) and allows you to :\nthe satmap active12 gb adventure edition includes a rechargeable lipol battery with charging accessories , carry case and lanyard . mapcard included is the full gb satmap adventure mapping at 1 : 24 . 000 scale . this refurbished bundle offers great value , with warranty protection , and country - wide map coverage .\nsatmap works with a wide range of mapping agencies to provide high quality mapping that looks superb on satmap active devices . we are proud of the way our maps work on our devices utilising unique features , like the ability to\ntoggle\nbetween different map scales and types over the same location .\ndie satmap active 20 alpenverein edition umfasst eine alpenvereinskarte 1 : 50k & 1 : 25k ( dav & oeav ) , , lipol akku mit ladeger\u00e4t .\nwhen initially launched , satmap ' s active 10 had many bugs , some very irritating . it is testament to satmap that the majority of the bugs that were present have now been resolved and better still , features that were suggested by the early adopters and modifications to the user interface have been implemented .\nthe satmap active12 solo edition includes a rechargeable lipol battery with charging accessories , carry case and lanyard . perfect for active10 owners who are looking to upgrade .\nthe satmap active 12 gb edition includes a great britain ordnance survey 1 : 50k map , a rechargeable lipol battery with charging accessories , carry case and lanyard .\nfit to the device models : satmap active 10 , active 12 . compatible with the battery part numbers : 1s2pe583759 - 02x , act10 - bat - 00146 .\nan overview of the features of the satmap active 12 gps device and its new features verses an active 10 device . buy the device from our website here : urltoken\nsatmap active 10 / 12 1 ; 25k various areas of the uk . perfect condition . can be used with active 20 if put on a micro sd card .\nthe bike mount has been designed to allow the satmap active 10 and active 12 devices to be fitted to bikes for every sport , from mountain biking to cycle touring .\nthe satmap active 12 fr edition includes a france 1 : 50k ( ign ) map , free black proshield , a rechargeable lipol battery with charging accessories , carry case and lanyard .\n1 x active 12 plus , 1 : 50k full gb mapping , rechargeable power pack , carry case , mulit - country adaptors and access to online route planner satmap - xpedition .\nbought the older model and personally i ' m feed up with having to send it back to satmap for replacement rubber charging plug that tears off after repeatedly charging and the . . .\nthe satmap active 20 is purpose - built for the great outdoors , offering a long battery life in a waterproof and shockproof casing . it has some of the most advanced navigation technology available :\nhere is a selection of our great satmap gps units and bundles ; please use the\nfilters\non the right - hand - side to search for the right gps bundle for you .\nwe first made mention of satmap ' s active 10 back in march 2007 having seen it on display at the nec outdoors show . shortly afterwards we had another opportunity to see it when satmap attended our gps expo at sandown park in april . even though the halls were filled with gps users all used to seeing all manner of devices it still caused many ooh ' s and ah ' s when shown . the device was still at an early stage in its conception and the software was far from complete but it was clear even then that satmap were onto a winner .\nif the map area you require is not covered on one card satmap have a custom service which allows you to create your own custom map region ( available in 30 to 90km tiles ) .\nthe proshield ( orange ) is a silicone rubber protective case for your satmap active 10 or active 12 unit that dramatically improves impact resistance and offers fantastic protection against water , dirt and dust .\nthe proshield ( black ) is a silicone rubber protective case for your satmap active 10 or active 12 unit that dramatically improves impact resistance and offers fantastic protection against water , dirt and dust .\nsatmap active 20 handheld gps for walking and hiking urltoken the active 20 gps is purpose built for the great outdoors . offering unrivalled ip68 waterproofing , ik7 shock - proofing , very long ba . . .\nfor the review i received the southern gb landranger map at 1 : 50k . pressing the power button reveals the satmap splash screen shortly followed by a brief flash of arrow cursor hinting at the windows ce operating system that runs underneath before the gps status screen is displayed . our units was running v1 . 15 which was the latest at the time we received the unit , current units will now be running v1 . 16 . although currently , firmware updates can only be carried out using an sd card supplied by satmap it is planned to make such updated available on satmap ' s web site in future .\ncustom mapping options available from satmap . fast imx6 cortex a9 1ghz processor for smooth operation . quick start user guide ( full user guide available online ) . 1m micro usb cable for charging & data transfer .\nshowing how to connect a bluetooth smart heart rate monitor to a satmap active 12 , which is the same procedure for other cadence sensors . buy the wahoo cadence and heart rate monitors from our webs . . .\nsatmap active 10 . careful owner from new . good working condition . reliable gadget from my previous experiences with it . standard mapping already on gps . ( for detailed walking maps buy separate sd card . . .\ntransferring route data between satmap active 12 devices wirelessly via bluetooth . note : with the latest software you can now transfer ooi ' s ( objects of interest ) including poi ' s ( points of interes . . .\nthe multi - award winning satmap active 12 gps is purpose - built for the great outdoors and accurate to within one metre . this bundle includes 1 : 50k full gb maps , a proshield and free os maps subscription .\nthe satmap active 10 plus is a rugged , weatherproof and shockproof , handheld gps unit . very easy to use , its large colour screen displays high quality maps and pinpoints your exact position on a digital ordnance survey map .\nmap for satmap active 10 and 12 . areas of ireland and boasts many beautiful and charming attractions , amongst these the bustling towns of galway and sligo . for rock climbing , head to donegal ' s bluesta . . .\nwe review the new satmap active 10 plus gps . this is a brilliant personal navigator which we have tested in forests , hills and mountains and are very impressed with the unit . an excellent primary navigator for the outdoors .\nbluetooth wireless data sharing , allowing peer to peer route and poi sharing via bt le . bluetooth smart heart rate monitors and bike speed / cadence support . wi - fi for data sync with online planner : satmap xpedition .\nthis allows you to transfer your favourite trails to view on xpedition and other route planner applications ( e . g . google earth ) , or downloading road directions from google maps to view and follow on your satmap gps device .\njust arrived for review is the new satmap active 12 gps unit , the brand ' s new upgraded outdoors - specific navigation unit which we first saw in the flesh late last year and is arriving in shops right about now .\nsatmap active 10 plus . cracked screen ( dropped ) and now not working properly , hence offering for spares or repair . it doesn ' t recognise map cards without a reset . also selling map cards separately , an . . .\nsatmap active 10 , active 10 plus , active 12 , active 12 plus . garmin forerunner 205 / forerunner 206 / forerunner 301 / forerunner 305 . plugs into cigarette lighter 12v . blaupunkt travelpilot 40 , 50 , 5 . . .\nno , it ' s not an essential per se , but in world of sharp - screened smartphones , it brings the satmap bang up to date . the other changes are more subtle : the altimeter should mean more accurate elevation data for those who log their runs and rides and simply want more accuracy , it also puts the satmap on an instrumental par with the latest garmin unit - you can choose from between map elevation , gps elevation and barometer readings . . .\nfree satmap proshield silicone case and a 12 - month subscription to os maps ( worth \u00a325 . 99 ) , our online map printing and route planning tool . a subscription code will be emailed to you within five working days of purchase .\nmap for satmap active 10 and 12 . norfolk boasts fantastic walks through forest , fen , coast and countryside and is host to the beautiful peddars way & norfolk coast national trail . > > norfolk 1 : 25k & 1 . . .\nmap for satmap active 10 and 12 . it will link the ancient forest of charnwood and needwood , and has more than 700 miles of paths to explore , the gentle undulating landscape . > > the national forest 1 : 2 . . .\nmap for satmap active 10 and 12 . the bustling capital city , dublin , is just one of the . hiking up to view the ancient seat of the high kings of ireland on the hill of tara , climbing up the wicklow mou . . .\ngoogle earth \u2013 satmap gps devices are compatible with google earth as they convert kml / kmz files . it can be used to create aois , lois , pois and routes , to share pois between users , to generate road directions and to download panoramio photos .\nthe satmap active 20 gps incorporates the latest gps technology . the platinum bundle includes 250k scale base mapping plus both 1 : 25k os explorer and 1 : 50k os landranger mapping for the whole of gb . bundle includes 12 month premium access to os maps .\nsatmap agree that these rubber usb covers on the active 20 are a design issue . they very easily fall out when you need to connect the usb cable to the device . trying to replace one outside is virtually impossible with out the use of tweezers ! now we find that satmap make a charge of \u00a37 for three replacements covers ? again unfortunately they have no stock of them in their online store either . having used my active 20 for several months now , i am delighted with the device apart from this design issue .\ngeocaching - the active gps devices support geocaching files - even allowing hints and tips to be displayed on screen in rich text and images too . . loc waypoint files , gpx exchange files and pocket query zip files all can be transferred to your satmap gps device .\nmap for satmap active 10 and 12 . > > warwickshire 1 : 25k & 1 : 10k ( t ) < < . warwickshire is a county full of history and beauty . the warwickshire villages trail covers a large part of the . \u2022 topographical . . .\nset of two sd cards with os maps for all of great britain full , including both 1 : 25k ( os explorer ) , 1 : 50k ( os landranger ) maps , plus street view for your satmap gps cards both in great condition and c . . .\nthrough the close collaboration with these professionals , satmap has been able to continuously implement new functions and features , designed especially to improve safety , reliability and ease of use ; crucial factors during any rescue operation ( users are advised to carry paper mapping as a backup ) .\nthe multi - award winning satmap active 12 is a large screen gps for walking , cycling and other sports . used widely by professionals and hikers , the active 12 has twice the resolution of its predecessor and adds a barometric alitmeter , bluetooth connectivity and many more great features .\nplease note that xpedition - 2 is currently in beta release , pending formal release very soon . any free or premium accounts will fully carry across when the formal release is made please use the link below to jump straight to xpedition - 2 premium subscription details on the satmap shop .\nthe satmap active 20 is the upgraded version of the multi - award winning active 12 . it ' s designed to cope with any outdoors challenge with a large , bright map display , a choice of either button or touch - screen controls and a robust waterproof and shockproof case .\nthe satmap active 12 gps unit comes with 1 : 50 000 ordnance survey map card . the unit also comes pre - loaded with gb 1 : 250 , 000 and 1 : 1 million os road mapping and also world base mapping 1 : 5 million and 1 : 200 million .\nmap for satmap active 10 and 12 . > > offa ' s dyke path 1 : 25k & 1 : 50k < < . length of path 285km / 177miles . \u2022 topographical ordnance survey ( os ) 1 : 25 , 000 explorer of national trail . \u2022 topographical ordnance . . .\nmap for satmap active 10 and 12 . with history and culture . \u2022 topographical ordnance survey ( os ) 1 : 25 , 000 explorer . > > east inverness - shire 1 : 25k & 1 : 10k < < . this map is orginally sealed and unused ! by . . .\nmap for satmap active 10 and 12 . > > the cotswold way 1 : 25k & 1 : 50k ( t ) < < . length of path 160km / 100miles . \u2022 topographical ordnance survey ( os ) 1 : 25 , 000 explorer of national trail . \u2022 topographical ordn . . .\nthe original satmap active 10 was the first gps unit designed from the ground up to use ordnance survey mapping on an outdoors electronic navigation tool . we love it for the easy - to - use , hassle - free , button operated menu , general knock - about reliability and decent mapping reproduction .\nour unit failed on first use in the rain and it turned out that the case was faulty and let in water where one of the face screws is positioned and was loose . before it packed in it was working like a dream . we contacted satmap directly and their customer service was brilliant ! we were sent a new unit as soon as we retuned home and they covered cost of postage for the unit we returned for them to investigate . i would have rated at 5 before it failed and 1 after it failed but because satmap customer service was amazing i am giving it a 4 star rating .\nmap for satmap active 10 and 12 . > > nottinghamshire 1 : 25k & 1 : 10k ( t ) < < . \u2022 topographical ordnance survey ( os ) 1 : 25 , 000 explorer . this map is orginally sealed and unused ! with over 2 , 000 miles of foot . . .\nfor \u00a3680 you would expect everything to be top of the range . not so . the usb charger cover is appalling . flimsy , easily breaks and cannot be replaced in wet weather . satmap are aware of this and are redesigning it . until they do . . . . don ' t touch it .\nthere is currently no provision for an owner to record their details in the unit which given its cost is an omission i hope satmap rectify in a future update . something as simple as an owner screen , displayed on every start - up would suffice with the data being secured by a pin number perhaps ?\nthe latest accessories available are the wahoo speed and cadence sensor and heart rate monitor which are the world ' s first bluetooth smart ( 4 . 0 ) sensor made for the new low energy band of bluetooth . they are easy to pair to the satmap active 20 and 12 . sensors protection mounts power cases & lanyards\ngarmin and magellan have dominated the market for years , and apart from the odd novelty act , there simply haven\u2019t been that many others in the mix . satmap , a small uk startup , is aiming to remedy that situation , however , with its active 10 \u2013 the most innovative handheld gps device i\u2019ve come across in years .\nonce again satmap have excelled themselves , this time with a gps unit that boasts a large & brightly lit , hvga screen with gorilla glass for excellent durability . the dualcontrol allows you to use both touchscreen and buttons depending on what you require , and it is easy to switch between mapping so you can take full advantage of the clarity and detail that the screen offers .\nsatmap are clearly very proud of their device and the packaging reflects that . it has clearly been given a lot of thought . not only is the box it comes in made from re - cycled card ( no blister pack plastic in sight here ) but it presents the device and accompanying accessories in a pair of drawers that concertina out from either end of the box .\nquite frankly , as a u . k . qualified mountain leader i would give this device a zero star rating . this is my second one , the active 10 lasted two years and i replaced it with the active 12 about eighteen months ago . it has been used about four times and , on arrival in austria last week , discovered that yet another one had failed . completely blank screen and the knowledge that satmap customer service is zip means that i will be now buying another device from a more hardier manufacturer . the satmap is just rubbish , cheap material but expensive to buy . they must be laughing all the way to the bank . i have another device by someone else that has lasted over ten years and has never failed me !\nthe active 12 , however , has orange buttons , which distinguishes it from the black - buttoned active 10 . there are also high resolution os maps available for great britain and germany . to get that mapping does require extra cost though ; so a satmap active 12 with , for example , high resolution great britain 1 : 50k ordnance survey mapping will set you back \u00a3450 .\nthis is the latest upgrade of the original satmap active 10 gps receiver , which i ' ve been a big fan of for many years . the active 12 takes all the great features of the active 10 , such as the large screen , big buttons and easy - to - use - interface ; then adds an improved high - resolution screen , barometric altimeter and bluetooth wireless connectivity .\nwe would consequently always recommend that if you insist on using aa cells you stick to the type as supplied by satmap , namely energizer lithium cells . these are the most powerful aa batteries available to date and will give you the best run time albeit at a cost , at time of writing this was approximately \u00a35 per set of 4 although we have also seen them at \u00a37 for two !\nthe other major addition is a bluetooth module which opens up all sorts of possibilities . you can use it with a bluetooth heart rate monitor to measure your heart rate on the move , cyclists can hook up to speed and cadence sensors and a shared data facility allows you to share gpx files wirelessly with other satmap users . it ' s compatible with both classic and le bluetooth peripherals it says here .\nin fact the screen has approximately twice the resolution of the original version and has also been optimised to run the newly available high resolution version of the ordnance survey maps - note you can use the new maps on the old unit , but at lower res and if you already own satmap mapping from the active 10 , that will work fine with the active 12 as well , which is good to know .\nand the bluetooth means that for runners and cyclists who want to use their gps as a training aid as well as a navigational tool , the satmap suddenly just got a whole lot more versatile . you can choose to display hr or cadence on the move - we have a wahoo bluetooth hrm to play with and our own cardiosport belt paired seamlessly with the unit and seems to work just fine , at least sat at a desk it does .\ni bought this because it looked rugged and blurb said you could add maps to it . what was not said was that you have you buy expensive packages from satmap - they want \u00a3104 - whole of wales or none at all . ordinance survey should not be selling these as they are not os map compatible . so its paper or the downloaded os maps on my phone . this was not made clear in any of the sales pitch so as well as feeling very robbed by satmap - i feel duped and robbed by ordinance survey . [ editors note : this package includes the 1 : 25k and 1 : 50k mapping for the whole country . you can buy the ' solo ' option with no maps , which clearly says only base mapping is available . if kirsty can get in touch we can probably help her get the maps working on the device - they come on the sd card in the box ]\nwe go prepared and take all the tools available to us to make sure we have an enjoyable and safe trip up the mountains . that means a map and a compass of course . if you need an escape route , or there\u2019s an emergency , or there\u2019s a technology failure , or a battery dies , you need a map and compass , plus the skills to know how to use them . but for the other times , well then there\u2019s a satmap active 12 .\nthere are a few issues still present in the software but in the short time it has been available satmap have worked very hard to resolve them and it is already a much better and more stable device than it once was . i would like to see an on screen heading vector , one that clearly shows your current direction overlaid on the map , many other topographical packages offer this and it is the one feature i did miss on the active 10 but it ' s a small omission that could easily be rectified in software .\nso has it been worth the wait ? the active 10 went on sale late last year and such was the demand , satmap had problems fulfilling orders let alone supplying units to press for review . however our turn finally came and pocketgpsworld have had a review unit for a few months now . i think it only fair to let you in on a little secret , it ' s a bit of a gem ! it ' s not without problems but despite the odd niggles it offers functionality never before available in a single water tight package and what it does is done well .\ni was more than happy with my well used old satmap 10 plus so not sure \ud83e\udd14 the benefit of the 12 - wow the screen definition alone made the choice instantly worth it - my much loved 10 plus is now a very competent reserve with the 12 a great addition already well used - geocaching , running \ud83c\udfc3 , walking , cycling \ud83d\udeb5 , horse riding , rock climbing , and about to try a microlight . . . . . set up how i like to use it . no wonder it is used by so many mountain rescue services - still have my map and compass though\nbut using them with most outdoor gps devices is a pain . you have to first read off your grid coordinates from the device and then use those to work out your position on paper . the satmap active 10 takes these maps , digitises them , and makes them available on the screen of a rugged pda . and , just like an in - car sat - nav , the active 10 displays your position live on a 1 : 50 , 000 or 1 : 25 , 000 os map so you know exactly where you are , instantly . if you\u2019ve ever been lost on a hillside in the fading light , you\u2019ll know how valuable this can be .\nalthough the product is excellent and offers many features , i still have to question whether it is value for money . i will , at this stage , confess that as my item was slightly marked i did get a good discount . however if i ' d paid the full price i would have been underwhelmed . firstly , although it is a better navigation device than a mobile phone , is that much better at the price ? for the occasional user i would have to say ' no ' , but if you are orienteering in the wilds of scotland then the answer would be ' yes ' . so basically think before buying . a couple of other issues include a ) the screen marks very easily and b ) the protective cover over the charging point is poorly designed and mine snapped off within days . overall the satmap is a great product offering a wide array of options , but it is a complex piece of gadgetry to use and in all honesty i think it is well overpriced .\neu legislation regarding cookies : uk and eu laws now requires websites hosted on eu servers to ask for users ' consent when placing cookies on their devices . each time you use this web site , you signify your acceptance and provide consent , without limitation , to place cookies on your pc ( laptop or desktop ) or mac or mobile device . as a registered user of satmap systems , you should be aware that cookies are necessary for user session , registration , login and downloading data . these cookies also allow our websites to provide enhanced and more personal features . if you do not agree with the above , or you do not have the legal authority to agree to and accept this agreement , then you may no longer use the website . if you proceed with the login process , by clicking the\nlog on\nbutton , you are giving us consent to download cookies on your pc or mac or mobile device . more information about the cookies : information commissioner ' s office : eu cookie law .\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 .\nthe active 12 is our 2nd generation sports gps device . with a brand new highres screen for even more clarity when viewing maps of all scales and low energy bluetooth to allow for wireless route sharing between devices . all within our robust weather resistant casing .\n- the active 20 is our new high end outdoor dual button / touchscreen gps device . with a brand new\nwith the all - new xpedition - 2 it is quick and easy to plan and view routes on a variety of national topographic mapping , share your favourite tracks and much more .\nplease note that xpedition - 2 is currently in beta release , pending formal release very soon . any free or premium accounts will fully carry across when the formal release is made use the links below to jump straight into xpedition - 2 .\nwith xpedition - 2 premium you ' ll have access to a raft of features and improvements to help you better plan for your next outdoor adventure . for just \u00a320 a year you get ,\nquad lock out front bike mount kit ( inc . backplate ) - active 20\nwelcome to our widest range of mapping ever \u2013 keeping you\nway ahead\nfor the outdoor life .\nthis bundle includes great britain ordnance survey mapping at 1 : 10k , 1 : 25k & 1 : 50k scales & a rechargeable lipol battery .\nactive 12 ie edition bundle with irish mapcard included - ( ie - cy - 50 - sd - 001 ) . this contains 1 : 50k coverage of eire ( and 1 : 210k coverage of n . ireland )\nsatsync is a desktop application which allows your computer to recognize the active gps devices , when they ' re plugged into a usb port . this enables the import and export of various information and other key features , such as :\ntransfer of supported files including routes and ooi\u2019s ( . gpx , . kml , . kmz , . loc , . zip , . txt , . png , . xol , . tcx , . jpg , . map ) between the computer to the active gps ( either internal or sd card storage ) . *\neasy links to third party applications - create , share , download and transfer routes , shapes and oois between the active gps and sites like bergportal . ch , geocaching . com , geocaching australia , urltoken , gipfelbuch . ch , google earth , google maps , urltoken and a number of other websites .\nimport direct from google maps - the active gps are compatible with google maps , a similar tool to google earth , which can also be used to share pois , create aois , lois , pois and routes with rich text and pictures , and is even better for generating road directions . * *\n* please note that mapping data provided on the sd cards cannot be transferred via satsync . on mac this may require the use of the standalone file converter program provided .\n* * you must be signed into a google account to use this feature .\nif so , please go to the help section for information on how to access xpedition .\nwe use cookies on this website in order to make your visit run more smoothly and to give us statistics that help us plan future enhancements . learn more about the cookies we use .\nwhen faced with a scottish white - out or a yomp over moorland in the fog , the active 12 is now my navigational tool of choice when i don ' t want to count paces and use a magnetic compass .\nphysical dimensions : 7 . 5 cm w x 13 cm h x 3 . 5 cm d\nthis is a great piece of kit and the package of ' extras ' that came with it made it good value . it is light , comfortable in the hand and has great battery life . the only criticism i have , is that it is difficult to see the screen clearly in direct sunlight , but i had seen this mentioned in previous reviews and was prepared to deal with it .\nall paper maps and books come with free uk delivery ( royal mail , 3 - 5 working days ) , or the option of courier delivery ( 2 working days ) from date of dispatch .\nthe os gps range ( velo , horizon , trail and aventura ) and accessories come with free uk next day delivery ( by courier ) . other gps devices , clothing , other tech and outdoor gear all have courier delivery ( up to 5 working days ) for security . this is either \u00a33 . 99 or \u00a35 . 99 depending on the product . some large items , such as framed maps , may be more . total delivery cost will be calculated in the checkout before you pay .\nall products can be returned within 14 days for a full refund , except for items made to order such as personalised custom made maps . click here for more information on delivery options and a full overview of our returns process .\nthe active 20 includes advanced features such as wi - fi and bluetooth connectivity , a barometric altimeter , bluetooth connectivity and many more great features .\nthe platinum bundle includes 250k scale base mapping , 1 : 10k street maps plus both 1 : 25k os explorer and 1 : 50k os landranger mapping for the whole of gb .\nfree 12 - month subscription to os maps ( worth \u00a325 . 99 ) , our online map printing and route planning tool . a subscription code will be emailed to you within five working days of purchase .\nour artificial intelligence platform identifies subtle and valuable patterns of human interaction that measurably increase enterprise profitability .\nthe people for whom we\u2019re delivering billions of dollars in incremental value , today .\nfind out how we\u2019re partnering with some of the world\u2019s leading organizations to help deliver our solution .\nthis video will show you how to remove and attach a proshield case from an active 10 or 12 device .\n{ { vm . loggedin ? ' navigation . welcome ' : ' login / register ' | translatewithvalue : vm . getuserfirstname } }\nyour email address has not been registered . please fill in your email address and click the \u201cregister\u201d button in order to register .\nplease enter your email address . we will send you a link to set a new password .\noops , something went wrong . no e - mail was send to this e - mailaddress . please try again .\nif your email address is registered with us you will receive an email to reset your password .\nyour email address has already been registered . if you forgot your password , please click \u201cforgot password\u201d .\n{ { ' pdp . size . deliverypromise . txt ' | translatewithvalue : option } } { { option . deliveryunit | translate } }\nthis product is not available online . we will gladly help you in one of our stores .\n{ { ' pdp . notaddedtobasket ' | translate } } { { ' pdp . tryagainlater ' | translate } }\na barometric altimeter offers excellent pressure and elevation readings while the 3 axis electronic compass and accelerometer will guide you on your way . connectivity via wifi and bluetooth allows you to share routes between units and download software updates easily as well as take advantage of compatible devices such as heart rate monitors and cadence sensors ( sold separately ) .\nthis gb edition bundle includes ordnance survey landranger mapping ( 1 : 50k ) for the whole of great britain as well as world and european base mapping at scales down to 1 : 1m , uk os base map at 1 : 250k scale and uk postcode data .\nfull spectrum gnss enabled ( gps , glonass , galileo , sbas etc . )\nall the information you need when using the active 10 with software version 1 . 5 . 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{"id": 55166, "summary": [{"text": "hitzler werft is a shipyard in lauenberg , germany , just outside hamburg .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "the company was founded in 1885 by johann georg hitzler as a boat repair yard , and went on to build barges , trawlers , freighters , tankers , tugs , launches , barges and icebreakers . ", "topic": 19}], "title": "hitzler werft", "paragraphs": ["hitzler werft - boating - bahnhofstr . 4 - 12 , lauenburg , schleswig - holstein , germany - phone number - yelp\ngerman shipyard hitzler werft in lauenburg has received a newbuilding order for two river icebreakers and an option for a third vessel .\n\u201cover a year ago we delivered two multi - purpose tugs to the hpa , which have done an admirable job in their time of service in the port . we are now handing over two bigger , more powerful new tugboats , \u201d says j\u00fcrgen freudenberg , managing director of hitzler werft and adds , \u201cbuilding the four new boats in the last years meant that hitzler werft operated at full capacity . we are also delighted that the newbuilding 832 will be christened hugo lentz . in 1850 lentz was a young engineer who was involved in the construction of the lauenburg railway bridge which is located right next to our shipyard . \u201d\nfor the future , hitzler werft is predicting an increase in inland waterway transport and therefore a demand for new build ships that comply with the latest in environmental and safety standards . \u201cwe are constantly investing in our design office to ensure it boasts only the latest in modern technology and our clients can rest assured that we will continue to deliver the high level of quality service they have come to expect over our 125 - year history .\nranking among the most important facilities on the river elbe , hitzler werft boasts two slipways of 70 and 130 metres in length respectively , a machining shop furnished with only the most modern technology and a design office for its own new buildings , as well as service to other shipyards and ship owners . this design capability can offer licenses for well - proven ship designs , in addition to tailor - made designs according to the requirements of the customer .\ndecommisioned federal german navy icebreaker eisvogel - a1401 and unknown decommisioned submarine seen in wilhelmshaven on 07 . 06 . 07 the type 721 eisvogel class icebreakers is a two ship class built for the german navy by the hitzler werft shipyard of lauenburg / elbe . one of the icebreakers is still in service . callsign : drlg pennant number : a1401 name : eisvogel launched : 1961 commission date : march 11 , 1961 length : 38 . 85m beam : 9 , 70m draft : 3 , 75 m displacement : 560t propulsion : 2 maybach md655 diesel engines , together 1765kw at 1400 rpm single controlled - pitch propeller , 3m diameter equipment : 140t hitzler pitching device ( for icebreaking )\ngermany\u2019s small hitzler schiffswerft has completed ' kietz ' , the first of three special inland icebreakers worth a total of \u20ac15 . 3 million for service with local waterways authorities in east and west germany , writes tom todd .\nbuilt by hitzler werft in lauenburg , the smaller of the two , the 23m long and 7m wide hugo lentz , draws 2 . 6m and is capable of breaking up solid ice up to 45cms thick in the port , on the river elbe and in estuary waters . when not doing that , however , the \u20ac4 . 5 million newbuilding is being used as a tug with a bollard pull of about 9 tons and as a collection and transport boat . a removable bow can be attached for push operations .\nboth tugboats were built at hitzler werft , a shipyard in lauenburg . they replace their equally named predecessors which had been in service in the port of hamburg for decades . the new low - emissions boats are fitted with soot particle filters , water - lubricated propeller shaft bearings and power - saving led technology . both ice breakers bunker gas - to - liquid ( gtl ) , a clean - burning fuel . the boats also sport a shore power connection point enabling them to rely on shore power while at the berth .\nconsidering the broad spectrum of hitzler werft\u2019s portfolio , franz hitzler , managing director of the company outlines its core areas of activity : \u201cour services can be divided into a number of key categories including the new building of small specialist ships . this capability covers the construction of inland tankers , tugboats , icebreakers , ferries and offshore service vessels for authorities and private customers , while ship repair services for the maintenance or conversion of inland navigation vessels of all types in the river elbe region is another key competence . our engineering capabilities are a further asset involving close co - operation with other shipyards and suppliers of marine equipment for the fabrication and repair of items such as rudders , shaftlines and special equipment . this ability enables us to add another string to our bow through the supplementary service of industrial plants in the region . finally , our ship design facility is unrivalled in the region , enabling us to design various types of vessels for ship owners , trading houses and authorities . \u201d\nthe two latest newbuildings follow christian nehls and johann reinke which went into service a year ago . they are also from hitzler and that yard\u2019s managingh director j\u00fcrgen freudenberg said they had \u201cperformed splendidly in daily service\u201d since then . he also noted that building all four boats for hpa had provided his small shipyard with full employment for two years .\nbuilt upon a rich heritage of expertise and a proven record for excellence in the industry , clients recognise hitzler werft as a leader in the field of ship development and construction . at present , the company\u2019s 54 - strong highly skilled workforce is busy with the initial and detailed designs of a number of offshore tugs with bollard pulls ranging from 100 to 280 tonnes , as well as a platform supply vessel , small tanker and a passenger vessel . current new build activity on the other hand , is centred on two double hull inland waterway tankers known as the \u2018bernhard dettmer\u2019 s - 823 and \u2018dettmer tank 179\u2019 s - 824 . in addition three river ice breakers are also due for construction and these will be known as the s - 825 \u2018kietz\u2019 , s - 826 \u2018schwedt\u2019 and s - 827 \u2018keiler\u2019 .\nlike hugo lentz , johannes dalmann was also built at hitzler , is ice - classed e2 and has the same shaft and propeller , rudder , gearing , auxiliary engine , engine control and communications and navigation equipment . but the bigger boat is also of sterner stuff , with a bollard pull of 16 . 5 tons and an abc type 8 dzc engine of 1354kkw / 720rpm providing about 12 knots . the extra clout and size is reflected in its \u20ac5 . 1 million cost .\nby 1886 , johan had delivered his first new building , a water barge , followed by his first motorboat in 1892 and his first freighter in 1900 . within 15 years of opening its doors , the shipyard\u2019s new building order book had reached 100 and sons georg and franz hitzler took over the company\u2019s operations in 1910 . the end of world war one spurred a move into deep - sea shipbuilding when the company was contracted to build a series of nine deep - sea trawlers . by that time the yard had developed into a fully - fledged industrial plant , complete with slipways and building berths .\n1 dc - electric motor gc 45 . 24 m , 700 kw - 400 - 490 rpm\nwindlass 60 t working winch 2 x 8 t tugger winches 1 x 4 . 5 t tugger winch 1 x 1 . 5 t tugger winch 2 x 0 . 3 t winches 1 diving bell winch 1 wireguide winch 1 moonpool winch\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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purpose ships , are the hamburg port authority\u2019s ( hpa ) latest additions to its fleet . completing the hpa\u2019s programme to modernise its icebreaker fleet , the two new ships will keep hamburg\u2019s port area and the elbe main stream navigable in icy weather . in a festive ceremony at \u00fcberseebr\u00fccke on wednesday actress sanna englund ( notruf hafenkante - a german tv series that plays in the port ) smashed a bottle of champagne over the hull of the johannes dalmann and hpa employee , martina st\u00fclten , broke a bottle of champagne against the hugo lentz .\nwith their powerful engines the johannes dalmann and the hugo lentz can push through 45cm ( 18in ) - thick ice that may form in particularly cold winters . in the remaining year the boats are used to tow and haul ships as well as to carry out general transport work in the port .\n\u201cwith spring around the corner it is difficult to imagine ice floating on the elbe . the two modern boats keep the waterways ice - free thus enabling the hpa to ensure the safety of the dykes and the accessibility of the port of hamburg even in severe frost , \u201d says jens meier , chairman of the management board of the hpa . \u201cthe launch of the johannes dalmann and the hugo lentz is another step in the hpa\u2019s quest to build up an eco - friendly fleet . when it comes to using clean - burning fuels , the port of hamburg strives to set an example . \u201d\n\u201censuring that ships can access the port of hamburg - the engine of the local economy - 24 hours a day , throughout the year , is a key task of the hamburg port authority , \u201d says frank horch , hamburg minister for economic affairs , transport and innovation .\nice breakers play an important role in hamburg\u2019s flood defence as they prevent the piling - up of ice that dams up water and increases the pressure on the dykes . during times of heavy frost they also keep the paths used by the ferries and other vessels in the port free of ice . the hpa has seven tugboats that go on ice - breaking missions too .\nshe replaces the johannes dalmann , a tugboat built in 1949 that was named after johannes christian wilhelm dalmann ( 1823\u20131875 ) , the director of the office of waterway engineering in hamburg from 1858 to 1875 .\nshe replaces the hugo lentz , a tugboat built in 1965 that was named after hugo lentz ( 1828\u20131903 ) , a waterway infrastructure inspector in cuxhaven from 1864 onwards .\nthe hamburg port authority a\u00f6r ( hpa ) has been providing future - oriented port management services offering one face to the customer since 2005 . to ensure safe and efficient processes in the port of hamburg and meet the demands of a growing port , the hpa relies on intelligent and innovative solutions . the hpa is responsible for resource - efficient , sustainable planning and the implementation of infrastructure projects in the port . it is the contact point for all kinds of questions concerning the waterside and landside infrastructure , the safety of navigation for vessels , port railway facilities , port property management and business conditions in the port . the hpa ensures the provision of land as required , carries out all statutory duties placed on it and provides port industry services . it markets port - specific technical knowledge and represents the interests of the port of hamburg at a national and international level . urltoken\nhpa hamburg port authority press office tel . : + 49 40 42847 - 2300 pressestelle @ urltoken\nhafen hamburg marketing e . v . , pickhuben 6 , 20457 hamburg , germany\nbudapest - dortmund - dresden - hong kong - mumbai - munich - prague - shanghai - st . petersburg - warsaw - vienna\ntwo newbuildings designed mainly for ice - breaking but also capable of a range of other jobs have gone into service with the port of hamburg authority ( hpa ) completing a \u20ac15 . 4 million four - ship renewal programme .\nhugo lentz has a1066kw abc type 6dzc engine of 750rpm operating over reintjes gears and a piening shaft and propeller to provide 10 knots . its type heracles high - capacity rudder is from becker marine systems and its auxiliary diesel is a john deere type 4045 of 61kva . a rexroth marex os111 system handles engine control and alphatron has supplied many of the newbuild\u2019s communications and navigational components , hpa reported .\nthe second , bigger , newbuilding is the 30m long , 8 . 5m wide johannes dalmann which draws 3 . 2m . like its fellow newbuilding it can cope with solid ice up to 45cms thick and is for similar use around the port when not in service as an icebreaker .\nhpa stressed the eco - 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{"id": 55167, "summary": [{"text": "iso was an automobile and motorcycle maker , the product of iso autoveicoli s.p.a of italy .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "the company was predominantly active from the late 1940s through the early 1970s .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "iso are known for the iconic isetta bubble car of the 1950s , and for a number of powerful performance cars in the 1960s and early 1970s . ", "topic": 8}], "title": "iso ( automobile )", "paragraphs": ["iso was an italian automobile and motorcycle make that was predominantly active from the late 1940s through the early 1970s .\nthe new auto database provides insurers and other users a wide array of additional automobile underwriting reports from other iso databases and third - party providers with whom iso has established business relationships and licensing agreements . these reports provide underwriters a crucial decision - making tool to assess risks accurately prior to writing automobile policies .\nfind automobile association of kenya on social media sites . always get the latest updates .\nend of studies work - experience course\nin 5 th year \u2013 optimisation of stress lanes for an automobile structure for weight improvement in iso performance for crash tests at psa peugeot citro\u00ebn an\nautomobile dynamics\nlaboratory in support of lessons .\n, may 15 , 2002 \u2014 insurance services office , inc . ( iso ) has launched its new automobile - property loss underwriting service ( a - plus\nwe hold iso 9000 series and iso 14001 certifications and have received high evaluations from many automobile and electronic manufacturers especially with regards to quality . we can provide comprehensive support from development and design to trial production and mass production .\n1995 certification of the sostmeier gmbh & co . kg according to din iso 9001\nglobal production networks in europe and east asia : the automobile components industries . gpn working paper 7 .\nnew york , feb . 7 , 2000 insurance services office , inc . ( iso\nrealtime technologies\u2019 qms has been recertified to iso 13485 : 2003 quality management standard . this\nwith the addition of auto information , the a - plus name now stands for automobile - property loss underwriting service .\niso / ts 16949 : 2009 changed to iatf 16949 : 2016 . for more detail click here\nbonhams : 1973 iso grifo 5 . 8 - litre series ii coup\u00e9 chassis no . fagl 310395\n2000 certification of the sostmeier gmbh & co . kg according to [ vda 6 . 2 . ] ( automobile standard )\none of the objective statements about quality of prodution and services in our company is certificate iso 9001 .\n) will expand its a - plus loss - information databases for underwriting to include personal and commercial automobile loss - history information .\nnon - iso information available through iso passport consists of credit reports and credit score reports , as well as undisclosed driver information to help identify potential drivers not furnished at the time of the application or policy renewal .\nwas an automobile and motorbike manufacturer in italy , predominantly active from the late 1940s through the early 1970s . they are known for the iconic\ngrifo a3 / c . both were overwhelmingly successful . although design changes had to be made to the prototype , iso\n) database to provide insurers , brokers and agents comprehensive automobile loss information , so they can make more informed decisions in underwriting commercial and personal auto policies .\nin 1967 , we establish sunstar essex chemical company as a joint venture with a u . s . chemical company to produce sealants for automobile windows and building construction .\n; these cars ( grifo ir - 8 ) are recognized by their taller hood scoop . this was the final version of the iso\niso 13485 , quality management standard , medical equipment , medical services , quality , automotive , medical sector . electronic contract manufacturer , services provider\n1973 iso grifo 5 . 8 - litre series ii coup\u00e9 coachwork by carrozzeria bertone registration no . not uk registered chassis no . fagl 310395\nenvironment , security , comfort , reliability and energy optimisation \u2013 these are the main areas being researched by manufacturers in the automobile sector for designing the new vehicles of the future .\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 .\n, iso ' s enterprise - based delivery system that supports internet access , mainframe - to - mainframe interactive capability and batch processing . iso passport leverages advanced search technology to access and retrieve information \u2014 no matter where it resides \u2014 faster and more efficiently , offering users one - stop shopping for all their underwriting data .\niso would go on to produce two more models , the lele coupe and the fidia sedan , before fading from the automotive scene in the 1970s . and while others would follow the formula of american v - 8 power and exotic european bodywork , none lived up to the promise quite as well as the iso grifo .\niso are known for the iconic classics that were isetta bubble cars and for a number of powerful performance cars that were produced in the 1960s and early 1970s .\nthe automobile association of kenya ( aak ) is a leading motoring organization offering motor related services . founded in 1919 as a motoring club , aak has evolved to a significant service provider in driving services .\niso 13485 : 2003 details specific requirements for a quality management system where organisations need to demonstrate their ability to provide medical equipment and related services that consistently meet customer requirements and regulatory requirements applicable to medical equipment and related services . the iso 13485 : 2003 standard is globally recognised as the best quality practices from organisations within the medical device industry .\nbeginning life in the 1950s , the isetta was designed by italian automobile and motorcycle maker , iso , before being licensed to bmw to build . since then , various speculative designs for a rebirth have been thrown around . but , fans of the vehicle , which boasted a tiny appetite of just 3 . 0l / 100km and an equally tiny footprint , never saw it come back to life .\niso is a leading source of information , products and services related to property and liability risk . for a broad spectrum of commercial and personal lines of insurance , iso provides statistical , actuarial , underwriting and claims information and analysis ; consulting and technical services ; policy language ; information about specific locations ; fraud - identification tools ; and data processing . in the united states and around the world , iso serves insurers , reinsurers , agents , brokers , self - insureds , risk managers , and insurance regulators and other government agencies .\nthis book tells the fascinating story of the last and most successful of the iso ac / 3 grifo race cars from the fabulous period of sports car racing in . . .\nmeanwhile , the business of rubber glue and parts for bicycles developed into the chemical business - synthetic adhesive agents and sealants for automobile production and construction application - and the motorcycle business - disc parts such as sprockets and brake .\nthe iso grifo was a limited production grand tourer automobile built in italy by iso autoveicoli s . p . a . from 1965 to 1974 with styling by giorgetto giugiaro at bertone , and mechanicals by giotto bizzarrini , the former chief engineer at ferrari who was behind the development of the 250 gto . the initial cars used chevrolet corvette small - block 327 ( 5 . 4 l ) v8s fitted to borg - warner 4 - speed manual transmissions , becoming available in 1965 . the engines produced over 400 horsepower ( 300 kw ) , propelling the 1 , 000 kg iso grifo gl 365 to 161 mph ( 259 km / h ) with later versions of the car using a big - block chevrolet 454 v8 and achieving 171 mph ( 275 km / h ) .\niso was always an outlier in the automotive world . it\u2019s the italian shop that came up with the original isetta bubble car , eventually licensed to , and popularized by , bmw . so when it came time to shift gears to building high performance metal , it was only natural that the company walk its own path . teaming up with bertone , iso built on the success of its rivolta touring car by producing the iso grifo : a two - door coupe with the sleek lines of a european thoroughbred that concealed a mammoth secret under its hood .\nthe important part of production is assigned for automobile industry . it is used for automatical assembly of headlights , tail lights , line for assembly of back mirror etc . for this area are chosen also different testers and measuring devices .\nestaca ' s\nautomobile\nspecialisation provides preparation for all of these jobs . specialised training and privileged contact with companies more than 400 hours of training provided by engineers from renault , psa , val\u00e9o , bosch , faurecia , etc .\naak has established a fair , impartial and independent driver certification program . this driver certification program anchored on iso 17024 standard ( certification of persons ) is a culmination of experience over many years .\nlike all iso data operations , the a - plus database adheres to iso ' s policy and procedural safeguards that set the industry standard for protecting data security and privacy . only underwriters and authorized agents of insurance companies that contribute loss - history data have access to the a - plus database . a - plus operates in accordance with the requirements of the fair credit reporting act and state privacy laws and regulations .\non the empty ostend - jabbeke motorway in belgium , the royal automobile club of belgium timed the opposing direction runs for a new record of 132 . 6 mph with the windscreen replaced and 135 mph with a passenger - side tonneau cover in place to reduce turbulence .\nwell , you ' re wrong on both counts . only some of the british - made cars had three wheels . further , only some had disconnected reverse gears , so that they could evade automobile legislation and taxation by being classed as three - wheeled motorcycles instead .\ninsurers recognize the economic importance of fostering a competitively priced alternative for the full range of loss - history information used in underwriting ,\nsaid frank j . coyne , iso ' s president and chief operating officer .\na - plus ' property loss - history information is already the most complete in the property - underwriting field ,\ncoyne said ,\nand with the addition of thorough automobile loss - history data , the a - plus system will provide full information for underwriting .\nin 2000 , the iso 14001 certification , which is the international standard for environmental management , was granted to all of our manufacturing sites in japan . sunstar\u2019s environmentally - friendly initiatives led to the development of the \u201ceco can\u201d .\nome cars are derisively said to look like refrigerators , but the shapely italian automobiles built by renzo rivolta\u2019s company , iso , are actually descended from refrigerators - or , more accurately , the refrigerator business . iso ( originally isothermos ) made refrigerators in italy starting in 1939 . in the postwar years , the company began building motorbikes , scooters , and then minicars , most notably the isetta bubble car , which was also licensed to other manufacturers , including\nin a perfect illustration of the grass always being greener on the other side of the atlantic , this cultural cross - pollination lead to the production of some of the most unique muscle cars of the classic era\u2014including the iso grifo .\nthe production of single - purpose machines and lines , including their electroparts is made without any problems . transport systems , which are basics of our technological complex . the results of our work find the application in machine industry \u2013 mainly in automobile industry and relative branches and in electrotechnical concerns .\nthermos and manufactured refrigeration units before world war ii . the company was originally founded in genoa in 1939 , but was transferred to bresso in 1942 by renzo rivolta , an engineer and the heir of industrialists . the business was refounded as iso\nconcentrated on getting the grifo a3 / l ready for production . the car got a light facelift that made it less aggressive but turned it into possibly the most elegant - looking gran turismo ( gt ) supercar ever produced . this \u201cstreet\u201d iso\nso this is not\u2014cannot be\u2014an exhaustive list . rather it names designers whose work was highly influential on the industry or has been highly impressive to me personally . i learned from all of them , and i have had the fortune to encounter many of them during my 60 - plus years in automobile design .\nwe began to build a new manufacturing and administration building . later in the year we moved in to our newly constructed premises and manufacturing facility with 7 injection moulding machines and 12 employees . as manufacturing demand where high we manufactured in 2 shift\u2019s , and the product where parts for the automobile and electrical industries .\nrivolta ir300 ; a sleek looking 2 + 2 coupe based on a chevrolet corvette power train . after leaving ferrari , in 1961 giotto bizzarrini set up \u201cprototipi bizzarrini\u201d in livorno , tuscany where he designs and consults for marques like ats , lamborghini and iso\nthe car developed 390hp ( 290kw ) in its production form and could reach 110km / h ( 68mph ) in first gear . renzo rivolta also showed a one - off grifo a3 / l spyder at the geneva auto show . the production of iso\nthe isetta was the brainchild of renzo rivolta renzo rivolta , head of the italian engineering company iso spa that made , among other things , motorcycles and refrigerators . ( rivolta is also the father of such marques as the muscular rivolta and the more refined grifo . )\nafter the second world war , the company reopened its doors , completely changing its activity . in 1948 it began to build motorcycles , scooters and motocarries ( three - wheeled transport scooters / motorcycles ) . among the most famous are the furetto ( 1948 ) , ' iso\nabout 400 iso grifos left the factory during its nine - year production run , and the vast majority\u2014all but 78\u2014are series i cars . although not as celebrated as other italian etceterini of the era , the grifo represents a rare successful marriage between two vastly different automotive cultures .\nthe aa of kenya was founded in 1919 by lionel douglas galton fenzi as the royal east africa automobile association . its objectives and aims were to promote and safeguard the interests of motorists by providing information and advise about the purchase , maintenance and repair of vehicles , negotiating attractive insurance premiums , road mapping and the setting up of petrol depots .\nadria operates the most advanced production facilities in the industry , iso 9001 , 14001 & efqm 5 star certified for business excellence , quality management and environmental standards . here , world - class manufacturing techniques and processes are operated , for designed - in and built - in quality .\nwe\u2019ve always appreciated rivolta cars at automobile magazine . we featured an iso grifo coupe in our august issue twenty - three years ago , baldly stating that apart from mystique , the grifo was as good as a ferrari . the car we drove belonged to a young stockbroker , winston goodfellow , founder of the iso - bizzarrini owners club , who enlisted us to drive his car from a restoration shop in the l . a . area to his home near san francisco . that one drive accomplished many things , apart from getting the car to where it needed to be . it completely changed the life of the stockbroker , who\u2019s now an accomplished automotive journalist and prize - winning photographer , it led to the marriage of renzo rivolta\u2019s granddaughter to ugo zagato\u2019s grandson , and it led us to florida last march to reminisce with renzo rivolta\u2019s son piero and drive the rivolta gt that was a le mans entrant in 1968 .\nthe 5 . 4 l v8 chevrolet small - block engine and the transmission came from general motors in detroit , and the de dion suspension and four - wheel disc braking system came from the large jaguars of the time . this concept was maintained for almost all production cars of iso\nthen schorr , who at the time was the editor of hi - performance cars magazine , was offered an iso grifo to drive for a story . \u201cit had a 427 in place of the standard engine . i could not believe how fast this thing was - and how well mannered . \u201d\n3 . 1955 bmw isetta : originally designed by italy ' s iso , bmw built the atrocious , single - cylinder 12 - hp , one - door isetta for 7 years . parked nose - in to a wall , the door wouldn ' t open . the whole car was a crumple zone .\nthe new service offerings include information on motor vehicle report data , drive - to - work distance from home , iso rating territory , vehicle rating symbols with vehicle identification number ( vin ) decoding , auto claims records , credit history and credit score reports and undisclosed driver information not furnished by auto insurance applicants .\niso 13485 : 2003 helps realtime technologies to provide a structure for implementation of requirements . it ensures the achievement of these planned results and the maintenance and effectiveness of those processes in relation to customer , internal quality and regulatory requirements . due to the nature of medical equipment , safety is one of the principal requirements .\nthe contrasting situations in the automobile industries of china and of eastern europe illustrate this point very well ( liu and dicken , 2006 ) . there is little doubt that the form\u2014and the geography\u2014of automobile production networks in china would have been quite different had the firms had unhindered access and freedom optimally to organize their gpns . but the chinese government has exerted virtually complete control over such entry and has adopted a policy of limited access for foreign firms , including the form that their involvement can take . here , therefore , we have the obverse of the usual situation . whereas , in many cases , tncs are able to play off one country against another to achieve the best deal , in the chinese case it is the state whose unique bargaining position has enabled it to play off one tnc against another .\ngrifo gl received the fast , modified but reliable chevrolet corvette\u2019s 327 v8 ( 5 . 4 l ) engine\u2014either in 300 or 350 hp\u2014coupled to a borg - warner 4 - speed toploader . these engines were ordered in the united states , but were completely taken apart and blueprinted before they were put in ; as they did with the iso\ngiorgetto giugiaro , then at bertone , designed the body for that first grand tourer , the 1963 rivolta gt , but he was just warming up . the follow - up car - built on a modified version of the rivolta gt platform with a shorter wheelbase - was the achingly beautiful iso grifo , which went into production in 1965 .\ncollectibility in total , 330 series i and 83 series ii cars were built for a total of 413 grifos , 90 of which 7 litri . the rarest are the series ii 5 - speeds ( 23 units ) and the series ii targa ( 5 units ) . all grifos are desirable because of their rarity . a former employee of iso\nthe first successful speed record attempt for a production car after ww2 was made by the two - door healey elliott in 1946 . achieving a top speed of 104 . 65 mph , it became the first car to hold the mantle in the new era \u2013 a mantle that has been passed progressively upward since the first production automobile rolled off the line in 1894 with a top speed of just 12 mph ( 19 km / h ) .\nlest you get the impression that the iso grifo was merely a more gorgeous take on the muscle car concept , it\u2019s important to note that the company focused just as much on the car\u2019s handling as it did its forward thrust . weighing roughly 2 , 200 pounds , the first generation grifos were exceptionally nimble , especially considering the fact that iso pushed the original v8 engine as far back behind the front axle as possible to create a near 50 / 50 weight balance in the coupe . a four - speed manual transmission handled the gear shifting duties for most grifos\u2014with an exceedingly low number of five speeds joining the series ii family . a simple and elegant dashboard and interior look perfectly matched its cool exterior cues .\nexpanding a - plus is a logical extension of the underwriting services we ' ve been providing for personal and commercial property for years ,\nsaid coyne .\niso ' s experience and expertise in the field , our close ties to insurers , and our world - class data - management and technology capabilities make the a - plus expansion a natural step ,\nsaid coyne .\nthe early iso rivoltas also used small block chevys in a very nice four passenger bodywork by bertone . the grifos were a match for the maserati ghilbis in everything but cost of a tuneup and eventually seemed to morph into the luscious bizzarini gt , also with gm power . there were several several italian and english etceterrini with american engines back then with the highpoint being detomaso\u2019s pantera for lincoln - mercury .\nof his motorcycles , webster says ,\nthe automobile has its own beauty of design , but the mechanics of which are enveloped in bodywork hiding them , plus they take up a lot of garage / museum space . these classic little two - wheeled masterpieces bare their naked beauty to the world , exposing the 3 - d intricacies of their mechanics in very little room , showing off their sculptured framework , the art of an alloy panel beater , to the engineer ' s designs interpreted ultimately by the master machinists of their day . \u201d\ninsurers have already begun reporting auto loss - history data to the new a - plus \u2013 auto database . and iso is undertaking an aggressive program to collect five - year auto loss histories and ongoing monthly updates to ensure that a - plus ' s auto loss - history component is a full complement to the current extensive a - plus \u2013 property database . a - plus will accept loss - history data in a variety of formats .\nin the countries of eastern europe , on the other hand , there has been a much more fundamental political\u2014as well as economic\u2014transition towards a more neo - liberal position . the transitional states of eastern europe overwhelmingly adopted neo - liberal market policies , which considerably reduced their individual bargaining power . but , as bartlett and seleny ( 1998 , p . 320 ) have argued , the situation is made far more complex by these states\u2019 increasing integration into the eu political system which , they suggest , has , at least partially , shifted the balance of bargaining power between automobile tncs and states .\nwhen the editors of automobile proposed that i name the 25 greatest car designers of all time , it seemed like a rather simple task . but after the first few obvious names , it became apparent that selecting just a couple dozen people from the thousands who have practiced the craft over the past hundred - plus years was impossible . bear in mind that few of them are or were individual practitioners . for the most part , when you name chief designers , you are in fact referring to quite large teams of talented and skilled people , many of whom worked at various times for two or more of the major groups .\nrivolta visualized the need for a cheap and compact town car and introduced the isetta (\nlittle iso\n) in 1953 with a 237 - cc , twin - cylinder , two - stroke engine . sales were good and , within a few years , the design was franchised out to bmw in germany , which wanted to bolster slow sales of their luxury cars , and velam in france . bmw first fitted its isetta with a 247 - cc single cylinder motorbike engine , and later an outsourced 297 - cc single .\nbubble cars were built to provide cheap personal transport . most were two - seaters with just three wheels . they became particularly popular when fuel prices shot up in 1956 , during the suez crisis . one of the first was the italian - made iso isetta . germany was a prolific builder , too . messerschmitt and heinkel , forbidden to ply their former trade of building military aircraft , turned to bubble cars as a peacetime alternative . bmw , meanwhile , re - engineered the isetta to use an engine from one of its motorcycles .\nthe special sauce that made the iso grifo so exciting to drive was its small block chevrolet v8 . when the grifo first hit the scene in 1965 , it was motivated by a 327 cubic - inch chevy engine good for 400 horsepower . by the time the grifo series ii hit the scene , it sported a monstrous bowtie 454 . turning its back on the general for 1972 , the grifo would swap in a 325 - horse 351 cubic - inch ford engine as its power plant of choice through 1974 when production ceased altogether .\nall gpns are embedded within multi - scalar regulatory systems . international regulatory bodies , such as the wto\u2014part of the \u2018confusion\u2019 of institutions that makes up the incoherent architecture of global governance\u2014are immensely significant in influencing the geography of a gpn . one needs only look at the influence of the multi - fibre arrangement ( mfa ) in the clothing and textiles industries to be aware of this ( the abolition of the mfa at the beginning of 2005 is having a massive influence on gpns in these industries ) . such international regulatory structures are widely recognized , if not sufficiently well integrated into gpn research . less widely recognized is the role of international institutions establishing technical standards ( like the iso 9000 , the international quality management standard or the iso 14000 international environmental standard ) ( braithwaite and drahos , 2000 ; messner , 2004 , ponte and gibbon , 2005 ; nadvi this issue ) . in some cases , these make the operation of global networks more feasible through their introduction of codifiable standards . in other cases , they create problems of conformity to an international standard in specific places .\nit may be easy to drive and easy on the eyes , but it\u2019s not so easy to find one nowadays . schorr found his grifo in 1969 at a new jersey chevrolet dealer who also sold iso vehicles . it was listed as a \u201967 model ( although the low serial number correctly marks it as a \u201966 ) ; it was under a cover and had never been registered . the dealer had ordered it for his wife , but when she discovered that it had a stick shift and no air - conditioning , she said no thanks . the window sticker was more than $ 14 , 000 .\nmany car designers are convinced that a radical change in automobile technology is going to be needed for the crowded megacities of the future . by 2030 more than 60 % of the world ' s population is expected to be living in cities , up from 50 % now , and more of them will be able to afford cars . the need to reduce emissions , an acute scarcity of land for roads and parking , and the prospect of laws restricting conventional cars all point to the idea that different and smaller types of vehicle will be in demand . with that in mind , some of those designers are coming up with things that look a lot like a vehicle that was familiar more than 50 years ago . welcome to the return of the bubble car .\nbut , it is not only academics who underestimate the importance of logistics . a german automobile manufacturer made the following observation ( dicken , 2003a , pp . 23\u20134 ) : \u2018logistics costs are the most hidden and underestimated costs in production . under globalization , of course , they gain importance . as a rule of thumb , if you look at the value - added of a car , about one - third of it is attributed to logistics costs \u2026 and for that the customer doesn ' t pay a single deutschmark . so we are well advised to reduce these costs . if i see the eagerness with which we try to save a minute of production time here and there , and how much we have neglected the issue of logistics costs , then there is a wide area\u2019 .\nan exotic perfume that smells absolutely wonderful but comes from target will never be appreciated by the monied set as much as a couturier brand that costs forty times more . doesn\u2019t smell as good ? doesn\u2019t matter \u2014 the designer label costs more so it must be better . it is easy to find explanations and excuses for the failure of rivolta after the fact . the premature death of iso founder renzo rivolta , the 1973 yom kippur war and ensuing opec oil embargo , bank intransigence , the youth of successor ceo piero rivolta\u2026but maybe , finally , the idea of american iron in delicately conceived european containers is simply not a workable premise .\nthe 1 , 183 - hp bugatti veyron 16 . 4 super sport raised the bar far higher one day in july 2010 with a speed of 267 . 8 mph ( 431 . 072 km / h ) . the most important thing to realize with the super sport is that it was substantially reengineered from the original veyron to cope with the added speed \u2013 the extreme forces on an automobile do not rise in a linear fashion as speeds rise from 400 km / h to 430 km / h , and the super sport is indeed the climax of the veyron series . it was not just a matter of squeezing an additional 200 bhp from the veyron ' s 1001 bhp w16 motor but upgrading every aspect of the veyron to ensure the vehicle continued to behave well in the new realm beyond 410 km / h . our full story on the record can be found here .\nthat same engine starts easily and idles happily under the grifo\u2019s aluminum hood today . easing the car onto the street , i am amazed at how easy the clutch is to modulate , with short travel and moderate effort . the lt1 pulls so smoothly from low revs that you hardly need to shift , but it\u2019s worth doing anyway just to enjoy the positive action of the close - ratio t10 four - speed as it snick - snicks through the gears . the unassisted steering is slow , but there\u2019s no slop and it\u2019s very communicative ; the wheel , though , is a long reach away . an unfussy american powertrain and well - engineered chassis make the iso grifo an italian sophisticate that\u2019s easy to drive .\nthe leap from the tiny isetta to iso\u2019s first luxurious grand - touring car was a huge one , but rivolta tapped some of the best talent in the business in the early 1960s . among them were test driver / development engineer giotto bizzarrini , renowned today for his work on the ferrari 250tr and gto . bizzarrini worked under chief engineer pierluigi raggi , whose team created a stiff unibody with a control - arm front suspension , a de dion rear axle , coil - over koni dampers , front and rear antiroll bars , and four disc brakes . campagnolo magnesium wheels or borrani wire wheels were used . for power , rivolta looked to america and the 327 - cubic - inch v - 8 from the then - current corvette .\nif ever there were a solid \u201cshoulda , coulda , woulda\u201d effort to make it to the big time , the single most worthy project that nearly achieved liftoff was the iso rivolta in the 1960s . all the right elements were present . renzo rivolta was highly successful in manufacturing \u2014 heaters , refrigerators , scooters , isetta microcars \u2014 in the immediate postwar period . when he turned to serious automobiles , his cars were properly engineered for volume production , and the designs were terrific . at the time , you couldn\u2019t do better than carrozzeria bertone and its designer giorgetto giugiaro for style , or than ferrari gto creator giotto bizzarrini for chassis development , and they were both on rivolta\u2019s team . despite that , the project didn\u2019t succeed . why ?\nthis book tells the fascinating story of the last and most successful of the iso ac / 3 grifo race cars from the fabulous period of sports car racing in the mid - 1960s . the a3 / c was the creation of giotto bizzarrini , the engineer who developed the famed ferrari 250 gto . in its short but varied racing career , which included outings with two grand prix drivers , \u2018222\u2019 showed itself to be one of the world\u2019s fastest racing sports and gt cars , its top speed on the mulsanne straight at le mans , nearly 190mph , bettered only by the 7 - litre ford gt mk ii . this book celebrates the life of \u2018222\u2019 and the against - the - odds efforts of bizzarrini , a genius with the ambition to produce the best gt race car of its era .\nthis particular iso rivolta was started as a restoration project some ten years ago by the current vendor but as so often happens , he got no further than stripping the car down and it has resided in his storage unit in that condition ever since . the body looks to be in fundamentally good condition other than some superficial surface rust where it has been stored with stripped paintwork . there appears to be no deep rot at all and a skilled craftsman , comfortable with the art of lead loading , will be able to restore those complex folds back to their original shape . the sills , a - frames , lower doors , wheel arches etc all seem solid , as is the chassis . the chevrolet v8 was running when removed and all parts are present and in reasonable condition . it sits on good ' grifo ' alloys rather than the original polished borranis but these were an optional ' retro - fit ' on later cars .\ntoday , piero rivolta drives a subaru that lets him explore unpaved terrain without getting stuck , but he has a little collection of scooters , motorbikes , and cars from the glory days of iso rivolta , including the four - seat gt that was the mainstay of the marque . it\u2019s not just a run - of - production car , it\u2019s the actual gt entered for the 1968 le mans endurance race . we drove the gt on the roads around sarasota , and it was revelatory . here was a forty - four - year - old car pulled out of the funky , low - rent sarasota classic car museum while we watched . it obviously hadn\u2019t been driven in a while , but we were assured that the tires were pumped up , the battery charged , and there was some fuel in the tank . a turn of the key and the 365 - hp corvette engine rumbled to life with that good old american v - 8 sound , immediately settling to a smooth , even idle . apart from the rivolta camshaft and connecting rods and a few other minor modifications , the engine is as produced by general motors .\nafter the rivolta gt there were other models . the brilliant grifo we wrote about long ago is one of the most beautiful shapes giugiaro ever created , its structure a shortened gt platform . in fact , the grifo was created simply so nuccio bertone could have one himself ; it was not the kind of car that renzo rivolta cared for . there were some excellent fidia four - door sedans ; a bizarre marcello gandini - designed two - plus - two , the lele ( named for piero\u2019s wife , rachele ) ; and even an intriguing but unlovely one - off mid - engine model , the varedo , shaped in part by former zagato stylist ercole spada . it currently resides at the same florida museum as the le mans gt . for an exhaustive look at everything rivolta , a 536 - page book , isorivolta : the men , the machines , by winston goodfellow , was published by giorgio nada editore in italy and is available in english for $ 90 . it also discusses the bizzarrini derivatives of the grifo and the iso formula 1 effort , and it is remarkably clear - eyed and complete \u2014 down to every car\u2019s serial number \u2014 with many interviews with participants , major and minor , in the whole ill - fated but glorious rivolta adventure .\nthe expanded a - plus database will include such information for all policy types , perils , loss types and loss amounts .\na - plus is the property / casualty insurance industry ' s most complete loss - history underwriting - information service for personal and commercial property and liability . a - plus ' expansion makes the a - plus database a fully comprehensive alternative to the only other source of loss - history information for underwriting .\nthe loss - history information in the a - plus system helps underwriters evaluate risk and determine whether \u2013 and at what price \u2013 to sell coverage . a - 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war period which were arguably , depending on the rules you wish to apply , among the fastest production cars of their day . the lack of a suitable authority is also an issue , because it seems that there are few manufacturers who aren ' t prepared to fudge the rules just a bit to claim the prize .\nall of the above adds up to some confusing anomalies in the list as you can see in the chart below , but for the sake of thoroughness \u2013 and because we love a good argument \u2013 we ' ve included all of the cars we consider contenders .\nnoted british designer , driver and entrepreneur donald healey took his latest design \u2013 the healey elliott 2 . 4 liter to italy in december 1946 where in testing by the motor magazine , it recorded 104 . 65 mph over a flying quarter mile and was subsequently claimed it to be the fastest closed production car in the world . marqueart has the full story on the healey elliott including magazine and newspaper clippings of the attempts .\nwithout doubt , the immediate post - ww2 alfa romeo 6c 2500 super sport was one of the fastest cars in the world when production recommenced in 1946 . though it had officially been in production since 1938 , the car had been evolving for two decades prior to that and had won numerous le mans 24 hour races and been one of the fastest of the pre - ww2 road cars .\nby 1946 , it was claimed to be capable of 106 mph ( 171 km / h ) in non - competition 110 hp guise , but a variety of bodies and styles and weights meant it had a top speed post - war of between 104 mph and 110 mph . its prohibitive cost meant its customers were few and wealthy and included royalty such as king farouk , al\u00ec khan , prince rainier of monaco and movie stars such as rita hayworth and tyrone power . those cars pictured have all sold recently at auction .\nfollowing criticism that the fuel available to the british public was inferior to the fuel used in italy in the first record attempt , healey took the car to a closed motorway near jabbeke , belgium , for an observed run on british fuel where the car was timed at 110 . 8 mph over a flying mile . healey continues to play a prominent role in performance history and is best known for the austin healey and more recently , the jensen healey ."]}
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( jiji press / afp / getty images )\ndeath toll from west japan downpours and flooding reaches 126 the death toll from torrential rains in western japan reached 126 on monday , and 86 people were still missing after massive flooding and landslides destroyed homes and displaced tens of thousands o . . .\n, an association aimed at the protection of the earth environment against the bombardment of objects of the solar system ( comets and asteroids ) . according to the foundation\nthe association has so far discovered about 1 , 000 asteroids and keeps in contact with similar organizations in europe and the u . s . to exchange information .\n, purple mountain observatory , nanjing ( china ) , with participants from china , finland , japan , taiwan , and uzbekistan . establishment of the\n2 nd international workshop on neo deflection policy , sibiu ( romania ) , organized by the association of space explorers ( ase ) . see : < urltoken > .\na spokesperson for science minister , peter mcgauran , has recently stated that the australian government will investigate the renewal of funding for a dedicated australian spaceguard programme .\n( 1 . hawaii inst geophys & planetol , 2 . york university , 3 . japan aerospace exploration agency , 4 . national institute for environmental studies )\n( 1 . planetary exploration research center , chiba institute of technology , 2 . national astronomical observatory of japan , 3 . rikkyo university , 4 . seoul national university , 5 . tokyo meteor network , 6 . japan spaceguard association , 7 . nihon university , 8 . hokkaido university of education , 9 . taiwan national central university , 10 . japan aerospace exploration agency , 11 . national aeronautics and space administration , 12 . hiroshima university , 13 . osaka university , 14 . kobe university , 15 . tohoku university , 16 . kyoto university , 17 . brown university , 18 . the university of tokyo , 19 . nagoya university , 20 . the graduate university for advanced studies , 21 . hokkaido university , 22 . university of stuttgart , 23 . max planck institute , 24 . kawasaki municipal science museum )\nmcmillan , r . s . , t . h . bressi , a . s . descour , t . gehrels , a . e . gleason , r . jedicke , j . l . montani , m . l . perry , m . read , j . v . scotti , a . f . tubbiolo . 2002 .\na progress report on spacewatch .\ninternational workshop on collaboration and coordination among neo observers and orbital computers ( held at the kurashiki city art museum , japan from october 23 to 26 , 2001 ) . s . isobe and y . asakura , eds . ( published by japan spaceguard association ) . 7 - 10 .\n4 th international workshop on neo deflection policy , san francisco ( ca , usa ) , organized by the association of space explorers ( ase ) . see : < urltoken > .\n( 1 . japan aerospace exploration agency , institute of space and astronautical science ( jaxa / isas ) , japan , 2 . hawaii institute of geophysics and planetology , university of hawaii at manoa , usa , 3 . department of earth and space science and engineering , lassonde school of engineering , york university , canada . )\n3 rd international workshop on neo deflection policy , gu\u00e1cimo ( costa rica ) , organized by the association of space explorers ( ase ) . see : < urltoken > , < urltoken > .\nthe united states is the main contributor to the search effort , and japan recently constructed a new spaceguard facility . in europe the british government ' s neo task force report validated the hazard posed by asteroids and comets , and made a number of recommendations for british and international action . discussions on possible european projects , led by the uk , are ongoing .\nspaceguard is the name given to an international effort to detect asteroids and comets that might collide with the earth . such objects are referred to as near earth objects ( neos ) .\n( 1 . institute of space and astronautical science , japan aerospace exploration agency , 2 . national institute for environmental studies , 3 . national institute of advanced industrial science and technology )\nto promote and co - ordinate a ground network ( the spaceguard system ) , backed up by possible satellite network , for the discovery observations and for astrometric and physical follow - up .\n1 st international workshop on neo deflection policy , international space university , strasbourg ( france ) , organized by the association of space explorers ( ase ) . see : < urltoken > , < urltoken > , < urltoken > .\nhaving won the trust of the japan aerospace exploration agency with its outstanding observation record and technology , it has been commissioned to keep watch over the safety of japanese communications , broadcast and weather observation satellites in geostationary orbit .\nthe bisei spaceguard center is located on a hill in ibara , okayama prefecture . the area \u2014 known for having one of the most pitch - black night skies and a large number of clear days \u2014 offers excellent conditions for stargazers .\n( 1 . institute of space and astronautical science , japan aerospace exploration agency , 2 . the university of tokyo , 3 . yokohama national university , 4 . kochi institute for core sample research , japan agency for marine - earth science and technology , 5 . osaka university , 6 . hiroshima university , 7 . hikkaido university , 8 . national institute of advanced industrial science and technology , 9 . kobe university , 10 . institut d\u2019astrophysique spatiale , orsay , 11 . german aerospace center )\nthe united nations and the oecd have recognised the potential hazard to our civilisation from asteroid impacts . this month the oecd is looking at the issue as part of its global science forum and recently asked developed nations to indicate their plans to contribute to the spaceguard effort .\njapan\u2019s moves are reinforced by its growing ssa collaboration with the united states , and the understanding that information will flow two ways in the context of the deepening alliance . these directions are also fortified by the new security legislation that was just passed by the abe government .\n. report 25 february 2005 . hans rickman , former iau general secretary , presents paper\ncomet / asteroid impacts and human society\n. the planetary defense center of lavochkin association , moscow ( russia ) presents a proposal\ncreation of the ' citadel ' international planetary defense system .\nsee : <\n\u201cjapan\u2019s space technology is good at autonomous control in which satellites power their own movements , as symbolized by the hayabusa , \u201d kawamoto said , referring to jaxa\u2019s most well - known unmanned spacecraft . \u201cthe method of attaching a wire is low cost and thus a promising one . \u201d\njedicke , r . , a . morbidelli , t . spahr , j - m . petit , w . f . bottke jr . 2003 .\nearth and space - based neo survey simulations : prospects for achieving the spaceguard goal .\nicarus , 161 : 17 - 33 .\na global spaceguard programme could provide decades of warning of an impact , providing sufficient time to refine the technology required to divert the threatening asteroid into a harmless orbit , or to evacuate the predicted impact area . this is clearly demonstrated by the recent close approach of 2001 yb5 , a 300m wide asteroid .\nwe note that a spokesperson for science minister peter mcgauran said that the government would look into renewing the funding of a dedicated australian spaceguard programme ( the age , 9th january ) . we welcome this reassessment of the issue and look forward to australia rejoining the international effort to deal with the asteroid threat .\njedicke , r . , a . morbidelli , t . spahr , j . - m . petit , w . bottke . 2001 .\nearth and space - based neo survey simulations : prospects for achieving the spaceguard goal .\nabstract . bull . amer . astron . soc . , 33 , 1138 .\na major global spaceguard effort could provide decades of warning prior to an impact . this would be sufficient time to refine the space technology needed to nudge a threatening asteroid into a harmless orbit , or to evacuate the predicted impact area . without spaceguard there would be too little warning to prevent a disaster . this is clearly demonstrated by the recent close approach of a 300m wide asteroid . it was discovered only a few days before it passed by the earth and , had it been on a collision course , there is little that could have been done to prevent possibly millions of casualties when an area the size of tasmania would have been devastated .\ngehrels , t . , m . guerrieri , m . s . matthews , r . s . mcmillan , m . l . perry , d . l . rabinowitz , and j . v . scotti . 1992 .\nspacewatch and spaceguard .\naiaa space programs and technologies conf . ( ny : aiaa ) 92 : 1498 .\nplay it safe . follow the rules . respect authority . and , above all , don ' t stick out like that silly proverbial nail . that ' s japan ' s recipe for social harmony . student , salaryman , office lady , homemaker \u2014 everyone has a role to play in society , so just fit into the mold . . .\nalong with mext and jaxa , japan\u2019s ministry of defense will be acquiring these facilities . it intends to operate them with dedicated personnel , including assigned units from the air self - defense force . the initial emphasis of their activities will be monitoring debris and other objects in order to safeguard japanese space assets . these activities will also dovetail with scrutinizing potential asat threats .\nthe international neo research community welcomes this initiative , and wishes to encourage the australian government to take a leading role in this new , exciting and relevant area of scientific research . an open letter , signed by over 90 leading researchers from around the world has been sent to key government officials in australia encouraging support for an australian spaceguard programme . the text of the letter is attached to this release .\n( 1 . st . marianna university school of medicine , 2 . japan aerospace exploration agency , 3 . the university of aizu , 4 . hokkaido university , 5 . tokyo metropolitan university , 6 . osaka university , 7 . nagoya university , 8 . waseda university , 9 . national insitute of advanced science and technology , 10 . national institute for environmental study , 11 . kochi unicersity )\nrob mcnaught from siding spring in new south wales runs the only professional asteroid tracking project in the southern hemisphere . this operation is funded mostly by the united states and is associated with the australian national university . it was set up in recognition of the need for spaceguard telescopes in the southern hemisphere . gordon garradd , an astronomer from loomberah in new south wales , receives some funds from nasa for critical southern hemisphere follow - up observations using a home - made telescope .\nconvener : hiroshi nagaoka ( waseda univ . ) , tomokatsu morota ( graduate school of environmental studies , nagoya university ) , masaki n nishino ( institute for space - earth environmental research , nagoya university ) , chikatoshi honda ( the university of aizu ) , chairperson : makoto hareyama ( department of physiology ( physics ) , st . marianna university school of medicine ) , chairperson : makiko ohtake ( department of planetary science , institute of space and astronautical science , japan aerospace exploration agency )\nspaceguard is the name given to an international effort to search the skies for asteroids that might collide with the earth . the name was coined by sir arthur c clarke in a 1973 novel that described how mankind set up an asteroid detection and defence network after a large asteroid struck italy and devastated southern europe . since the novel was written the risks and grave consequences of asteroid impacts have been recognised and studied . scientists around the globe are now working to ensure that clarke ' s scenario of a sudden , deadly impact does not occur .\nscientific data sets acquired by not only japanese lunar mission selene ( kaguya ) , but also other countries ' missions , have become new standard for lunar science . analyses of these data have been providing several new knowledge and changing some hypotheses into the truth of the moon . in concurrence with these studies , some countries including japan are planning future lunar missions . in this session , we will discuss scientific results based on newly acquired lunar data , strategy for future missions including slim , and theoretical and experimental studies for lunar science .\nin 2006 , 14 space agencies ( asi , italy ; cnes , france ; cnsa china ; csa , canada ; csiro , australia ; dlr , germany ; esa , europe ; isro , india ; jaxa , japan ; kari , republic of korea ; nasa , usa ; nsau , ukraine ; roscosmos , russia ; bnsc / uksa , uk ) began a series of discussions on global interests in space exploration . together they took the step of elaborating a vision for peaceful robotic and human space exploration , focusing on destinations within the solar system , and developed a common set of key space exploration themes . this vision was articulated in \u2018the global exploration strategy : the framework for coordination , ' hereinafter referred to as the ' framework document ' . a key finding of the framework document is the need to establish a voluntary , non - binding international coordination mechanism through which individual agencies may exchange information regarding interests , objectives and plans in space exploration , with the goal of strengthening both individual exploration programs as well as the collective effort . the coordination mechanism is named the\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nthis feature is only available if you have a nature index account . please sign in or register to add this to your bookmarks .\nfor every top ten country producer of earth and environmental sciences except china , output has been declining . climate change is the issue that looms largest .\nexcept where otherwise noted \u00a9 2018 springer nature limited . all rights reserved . partner of agora , hinari , oare , inasp , orcid , crossref and counter\nthis article is issued from wikipedia - version of the 10 / 6 / 2016 . the text is available under the creative commons attribution / share alike but additional terms may apply for the media files .\nmla style :\njsga .\nacronym finder . 2018 . urltoken 9 jul . 2018 urltoken\nchicago style : acronym finder . s . v .\njsga .\nretrieved july 9 2018 from urltoken\napa style : jsga . 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( 2018 ) . retrieved july 9 2018 from urltoken\nthe world ' s most comprehensive professionally edited abbreviations and acronyms database all trademarks / service marks referenced on this site are properties of their respective owners .\nthe acronym finder is \u00a9 1988 - 2018 , acronym finder , all rights reserved . feedback\nthere are a number of ways to gauge contemporary trends in the militarization of space . one way is to look at how countries develop and test dual - use space technologies , which gets a lot of policy attention . but another important thing to keep an eye on is how militaries organize institutional infrastructures to affect space - based outcomes in their favor .\nthe united states military is the most visibly active in these contemporary developments . usstratcom is crystal clear about defending its decisive edge in the space domain , which is not guaranteed . doing so is not simply a matter of preserving hardware and upgrading capabilities . real operational effectiveness also means reducing strategic risk by increasing space surveillance , communications , and information both domestically and internationally . usstratcom is therefore also involved in moves toward an integrated institutional infrastructure to safeguard u . s . space capabilities and advantages .\nthe u . s . is not alone in these trajectories , however . other powers are also moving toward dedicated military units that seek to preserve space - based advantages and capabilities for their countries\u2019 defense architectures .\nchina too plans to come out with dedicated space units . its outer space activities and assets have already been brought under the umbrella of a new national security law . its recent reorganization of the pla into a more efficient combat force has drawn attention , especially with personnel cuts and regional consolidation . the resources from this reshuffling may be invested in a space - based layer of defense .\njust as in the u . s . , this brings up a multi - domain reality . figuring out how resources in the space domain intersect with cyberspace may turn out to be critical for what china calls \u201cinformationalization construction\u201d in its defense architecture . these ongoing reconfigurations will influence the effectiveness of whatever \u201ccelestial military\u201d china puts into place for strategic interactions in outer space .\nrussia has recently consolidated its air and space forces into the new aerospace forces . russia\u2019s threat perceptions have shifted . its moves were prompted by the widespread appreciation that the \u201ccenter of gravity\u201d in combat has shifted toward the aerospace theater . further changes and integration may turn out to be necessary down the line . for now , the new unified command structure reflects the beliefs of russia ' s military leaders that air and space attacks are likely to be the first stages of any conflict , whether big or small . their thinking is that only such an institutional reconfiguration can assure a prompt and effective response .\ngiven these trends , it will not be a surprise to find other up and coming space powers reconfiguring their institutional military missions . what would be a surprise with all this is if peace were still to prevail in the heavens .\n\u201cdue to gravity , the sky above the indian ocean is the \u2018grave\u2019 where satellites that have completed their missions gather , \u201d explained noritsugu takahashi , board chairman of the nonprofit organization . \u201cin the case of an approaching old satellite possibly headed for collision with a japanese satellite along the path , we will reposition the japanese satellite . \u201d\nbut takahashi\u2019s group was founded in 1996 on a different premise \u2014 surveilling the skies to discover threats to earth , such as an asteroid or comet .\nwhile such events are believed to occur only once every 100 million years , should an asteroid or comet hit earth it would have a grave impact on all living beings \u2014 including the possible extinction of the human race .\nduring a recent event for giving children hands - on experience at the center , takahashi , 54 , explained how observations are made using the optical telescope .\n\u201cusing the computer , we control the ccd camera attached to the telescope and take pictures of the same location at certain time intervals , \u201d he said . \u201cthen , by overlapping the images and analyzing them , we can find things that are moving . \u201d\ntrying out the computer software , the children were able to locate objects with relative ease .\nwhen they find satellites or space debris approaching japanese satellites , group members notify jaxa , which takes the appropriate measures to avoid collisions .\n\u201cwe can also immediately figure out the size and shape ( of the satellite or debris concerned ) from the moving patterns and changes in brightness . our detection knowhow is among the best in the world , \u201d takahashi said .\nspace debris includes objects such as satellites in earth orbit that are no longer in use as well as fragments from launched rockets .\n\u201c ( debris ) flies around at a speed of 7 to 8 km per second , \u201d astronaut soichi noguchi said . \u201cit is possible for ( debris ) to penetrate the body if hit during a spacewalk , and one may lose consciousness if hit in the head . ( astronaut ) training is conducted based on that premise . \u201d\nthe international space station , located about 400 km above earth , uses bumpers to protect it from possible collisions with space debris . it can be repositioned to avoid larger debris and has emergency plans for astronauts to escape using the soyuz spacecraft in the event of a catastrophic collision .\nright now , the spotlight is on the area that lies in between \u2014 an orbit altitude of 700 km to 1 , 000 km that is often used for earth observation satellites . it is the most congested zone , partly because its lower altitude means less costly operations .\ndebris is increasing rapidly in this zone , which is also where china experimented in 2007 with destroying a weather satellite with a ballistic missile , and where a russian and u . s . satellite collided in 2009 .\n\u201cit is predicted that collisions of old satellites and other objects will continue to occur once every four to seven years , \u201d said satomi kawamoto of jaxa\u2019s aerospace research and development directorate . \u201cthis is , so to speak , the self - replication territory for debris . \u201d\nat this altitude , there are an estimated 20 , 000 large pieces of debris measuring at least 10 cm , the size believed capable of triggering catastrophic collisions .\n\u201cif about five to 10 pieces of large - scale debris can be removed each year for 10 years , it will make do , \u201d said kawamoto , who leads research on recovering debris . \u201cwe aim to begin around 2020 . \u201d\nthe plan he has in mind is to launch a satellite into the same orbit as the targeted debris . it would then gradually approach an object and attach an aluminum wire of about 10 km in length to it . making use of the relationship between the earth\u2019s magnetic fields and the flow of electricity , this will induce the debris to fall to earth .\nthere have also been other proposed methods for removal , such as russia\u2019s use of spacecraft to round up the junk , and europe\u2019s use of robot satellites to attach engines to the debris .\nabe cancels trip to europe and middle east to deal with rain disaster prime minister shinzo abe on monday canceled a trip to europe and the middle east , deciding instead to oversee the government ' s response to the devastation caused by torrential rain in western japa . . .\nafter deadly flooding , traumatized hiroshima wakes to blue skies , starts getting life back in order hiroshima residents awoke monday morning to sunny skies but a cloudy future following flooding and landslides that left at least 46 people in the prefecture dead . as the scale of the disaster ca . . .\n[ pps08 - 10 ] global classification map of lunar absorption spectra and new impression of lunar crust formation .\nsmall solar system bodies , including asteroids , comets , satellites , and inter - planetary dust particles , are interesting and provide lots of information on the origin and evolution of our solar system . they can be remotely sensed by telescopes , be visited by spacecraft and studied at high resolution in a variety of wavelengths from ir to visible , uv , x - rays , and gamma rays , and even with neutrons . in addition , recently spacecraft have been sent to return samples . in this session , all the contributions on the small solar system bodies are welcome . but this year , we especially welcome contributions on recent advances on the study of the asteroids whether obtained by rendezvous spacecraft , sample return , meteorite research or remote sensing .\nasteroid day -\nfind them early , find them early , find . . . | facebook\njavascript is disabled on your browser . please enable javascript to use all the features on this page .\nthe first lunar - based telescope for a test of neo observations is discussed within a scenario of nasda ' s sequence of lunar missions . there have been no real telescopes on the moon as yet , and therefore we have to step up from a primitive level of telescope to real neo telescopes . the first telescope with an aperture of 30 cm is expected to be launched around 2005 .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 elsevier b . v . or its licensors or contributors . sciencedirect \u00ae is a registered trademark of elsevier b . v .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nastronomy and astrophysics , volume 525 , id . a145 , 6 pp . ( a & a ; homepage )\ncontext . near - earth asteroid 162173 ( 1999 ju3 ) is a potential flyby and rendezvous target for interplanetary missions because of its easy - to - reach orbit . the physical and thermal properties of the asteroid are relevant for establishing the scientific mission goals and also important in the context of near - earth object studies in general .\naims : our goal was to derive key physical parameters such as shape , spin - vector , size , geometric albedo , and surface properties of 162173 ( 1999 ju3 ) .\nmethods : with three sets of published thermal observations ( ground - based n - band , akari irc , spitzer irs ) , we applied a thermophysical model to derive the radiometric properties of the asteroid . the calculations were performed for the full range of possible shape and spin - vector solutions derived from the available sample of visual lightcurve observations .\nresults : the near - earth asteroid 162173 ( 1999 ju3 ) has an effective diameter of 0 . 87 \u00b1 0 . 03 km and a geometric albedo of 0 . 070 \u00b1 0 . 006 . the chi\n, about a factor of 2 lower than the value for 25143 itokawa . this indicates that the surface lies somewhere between a thick - dust regolith and a rock / boulder / cm - sized , gravel - dominated surface like that of 25143 itokawa . our analysis represents the first time that shape and spin - vector information has been derived from a combined data set of visual lightcurves ( reflected light ) and mid - infrared photometry and spectroscopy ( thermal emission ) .\nasteroids , or minor planets , are small and often irregularly shaped celestial bodies . the known majority of them orbit the sun in the so - called main asteroid belt , between the orbits of the planets mars and jupiter . however , due to gravitational perturbations caused by planets as well as non - gravitational perturbations , a continuous migration brings main - belt asteroids closer to sun , thus crossing the orbits of mars , earth , venus and mercury .\n] from the sun and hence within 0 . 3 au of the earth ' s orbit . the largest known\n) when its orbit comes to within 0 . 05 au ( = 19 . 5 ld [\nseveral astronomical observatories , at one time or another , have carried out near earth object ( neo ) search programs , e . g . :\nthose observatories as well as many others have been , and / or are also actively participating in follow - up observations .\na review of neo surveys is given by : stephen larson , 2007 , in : a . milani , g . b . valsecchi & d . vokrouhlick\u00fd ( eds . ) , proceedings iau symposium no . 236 ,\n, prague ( czech republic ) 14 - 18 august 2006 ( cambridge : cup ) , p . 323 ,\ncurrent neo surveys .\n< 1 . 0 ld ; ( c ) milestones of neo / nea research . information on categories\nfor the period 1900 \u2013 2200 a . d . as of 7 october 2013 , available at <\nby listing in chronological order this broad selection of milestones on nea research , an impression is offered of what has been done and what is being done in those fields .\n< 1 . 3 au . they approach the orbit of the earth from beyond , but do not cross it . most amors do cross the orbit of mars . it is estimated that 32 % of the total number of neas are amors .\n. it is estimated that 62 % of the total number of neas are apollos .\n> 0 . 9833 . it is estimated that 6 % of the total number of neas are atens .\nieo asteroids have a < 1 au and q < 0 . 983 au and so never cross earth ' s orbit .\nthe asteroid belt is the region of the solar system located roughly between the orbits of the planets mars and jupiter . it is occupied by numerous irregularly shaped bodies called asteroids or minor planets . the asteroid belt region is also termed the main belt to distinguish it from other concentrations of minor planets within the solar system .\n) , which started in 2001 , is dedicated to the discovery and follow - up of near earth objects with a 90 - cm schmidt telescope . between october 2001 and november 2004\nmeasured more than 6 , 1000 asteroid positions and discovered almost 2 , 200 new objects , including six neos and one centaur ( planetoid ) .\n- f . bernardi , a . boattini , g . d ' abramo , 2002 , in b . warmbein ( ed . ) , 2002 , proc .\n, 29 july - 2 august 2002 , berlin ( germany ) , esa sp - 500 , p . 801 ,\n- a . boattini , g . d ' abramo , g . b . valsecchi , et al . , 2007 ,\n, with telescopes in argentina , brazil , paraguay and uruguay . a new 46 - cm telescope of the observatorio astron\u00f3mico los molinos ( uruguay ) is expected to be operational in early 2002 .\n- g . tancredi , a . sosa , e . acosta , et al . 2004 , in : w . wamsteker , r . albrecht , h . haubold ( eds . ) ,\n( dordrecht : kluwer ) , p . 137 ,\nthe uruguayan automated and robotic telescope\ns . isobe , 2001 , advances in space research , 28 , 1139 ,\nshort warning time for an nea collision .\nsee : < urltoken > .\nm . marov , h . rickman ( eds . ) , 2001 , collisional processes in the solar system ( dordrecht : kluwer ) . see : < urltoken > .\na . morbidelli , 2001 , in : m . marov , h . rickman ( eds . ) , collisional processes in the solar system ( dordrecht : kluwer ) , p . 289 ,\norigin and evolution of near earth asteroids .\nsee : < urltoken > .\na . w . harris , 2001 , in : m . marov , h . rickman ( eds . ) , collisional processes in the solar system ( dordrecht : kluwer ) , p . 323 ,\nnear - earth asteroid surveys .\nsee : < urltoken > .\nc . koeberl , 2001 , earth , moon and planets , 85 - 86 , 209 ,\ncraters on the moon from galileo to wegener : a short history of the impact hypothesis , and implications for the study of terrestrial impact craters .\nsee : < urltoken > .\na . cellino , 2001 , advances in space research , 28 , 1103 ,\nphysical properties of near - earth objects : open problems .\nsee : < urltoken > .\nj . spitale , r . greenberg , 2002 , icarus , 149 , 222 ,\nnumerical evaluation of the general yarkovsky effect : effects on semi - major axis .\nsee : < urltoken > .\n\u2248 25 m ) passed earth at a nominal miss distance of 0 . 8 ld . minimum miss distance 0 . 8 ld .\nneo - mipa near - earth object hazard mitigation publication analysis , performed for esa - esoc . see : < urltoken > .\n) began observations at asiago - cimaekar , a joint venture between the department of astronomy of the university of asiago ( italy ) , the astronomical observatory of padua ( italy ) , and the dlr institute of space sensor technology and planetary exploration , berlin - adlershof ( germany ) . the system uses a 2k x 2k ccd detector and a 0 . 6 m aperture schmidt telescope . 108 asteroids discovered in 2001 \u2013 2002 .\n= 1 . 76 yr ) in the\nsaddle region .\nradio contact with\n- d . k . yeomans , p . g . antreasian , j . - p . barriot , et al . , 2000 ,\n, 413 , 369 ,\nonce upon an asteroid .\nsee : <\n- j . veverka , b . farquhar , m . robinson , et al . , 2001 ,\n- d . w . dunham , r . w . farquhar , j . v . mcadams , et al . ,\n, 159 , 433 ,\nimplementation of the first asteroid landing .\nsee : <\n- c . r . chapman , 2004 , in : m . j . s . belton , et al . ( eds . ) , 2004 ,\n( cambridge : cup ) , p . 104 ,\nwhat we know and don ' t know about surfaces of potentially hazardous small bodies .\nsee : <\nc . r . chapman , d . d . durda , r . e . gold , 2001 ,\nthe comet / asteroid impact hazard : a systems approach .\nsee : < urltoken > .\na . r . hildebrand , k . a . carroll , d . d . balam , et al . , 2001 , presented at\n, 12 - 16 march 2001 , houston ( tx , usa ) , abstract no . 1790 ,\nthe\n) mission : discovery , tracking , and characterization of asteroids , comets , and artificial satellites with a microsatellite .\nsee : <\na . morbidelli , j . - m . petit , b . gladman , j . chambers , 2001 , meteoritics & planetary science , 36 , 371 ,\na plausible cause of the late heavy bombardment .\nsee : < urltoken > .\n) passed earth at 0 . 05 au ( = 20 . 3 ld ) .\n- j . d . giorgini , s . j . ostro , l . a . m . benner , et al . , 2002 , science , 296 , 132 ,\nasteroid\nd . f . lupishko , t . a . lupishko , 2001 , solar system research , 35 , 227 ,\non the origins of earth - approaching asteroids .\nsee : < urltoken > .\nnew evidence indicates that the triassic - jurassic mass extinction 200 myr ago was sudden , consistent with possible impact mechanism . see : < urltoken > .\na team of astronomers studied images that show the trail of a smaller component orbiting a larger component , images made with the 70 - m goldstone radar antenna in california ' s mojave desert . the system is the third binary near - earth asteroid pair revealed by radar , but the first system imaged over a complete orbit of one component around the other . steven j . ostro of nasa ' s jet propulsion laboratory in pasadena ( ca , usa ) , leader of the team that made the discovery :\ngoldstone was able to track the asteroid for up to eight hours daily for a week . then we made close - up images of each component using the arecibo telescope in puerto rico , which is not as fully steerable but is much more powerful .\n- s . j . ostro , j . - l . margot , l . a . m . benner , et al . , 2006 ,\n, 199 , 310 ,\non the shapes and spins of \u201crubble pile\u201d asteroids .\nsee : <\n.\nneos show a greater spectral diversity than main - belt asteroids . see : <\ninternational meeting asteroids 2001 : from piazzi to the 3 rd millennium ( asteroids iii ) , palermo ( sicily , italy ) . proceedings : w . f . bottke , a . cellino , p . paolicchi & r . p . binzel ( eds . ) , 2002 , asteroids iii ( tucson : univ . arizona press ) . see : < urltoken > .\ng . h . stokes , j . b . evans , s . m . larson , 2001 , in : w . f . bottke , a . cellino , p . paolicchi & r . p . binzel ( eds . ) , 2002 , asteroids iii ( tucson : univ . arizona press ) , p . 45 ,\nnear - earth asteroid search programs .\nsee : < urltoken > .\nworkshop on physical properties of potential earth impactors : know your enemy , erice ( sicily , italy ) . proceedings : w . f . huebner , j . m . greenberg ( eds . ) , 2002 , meteoritics & planetary science , 37 ,\nerice workshop summary on physical and chemical properties of potential earth impactors .\nsee : < urltoken > , < urltoken > .\ng . f . gronchi , 2001 , icarus , 152 , 58 ,\nproper elements for earth - crossing asteroids .\nsee : < urltoken > .\n( usa ) seen from the ground and space ( by dod satellites ) , tracked from an altitude of 82 km down to 32 km . evaporated object had initial mass\na . boattini , g . d ' abramo , g . forti , r . gal , 2001 ,\nj . l . remo , h . j . haubold , 2001 , space policy , 17 , 213 ,\nneo scientific and policy developments , 1995\u20132000 .\nsee : < urltoken > .\nm . c . nolan , e . asphaug , r . greenberg , h . j . melosh , 2001 , icarus , 153 , 1 ,\nimpacts on asteroids : fragmentation , regolith transport , and disruption .\nsee : < urltoken > .\ng . d ' abramo , a . w . harris , a . boatini , s . c . werner , a . w . harris , g . b . valsecchi , 2001 , icarus , 153 , 214 ,\na simple probabilistic model to estimate the population of near - earth asteroids .\nsee : < urltoken > .\n4 th international conference on space protection of the earth ( spe - 2001 ) , evpatoriya ( ukraine ) .\n, nasa johnson space center , houston ( tx , usa ) , organized by ed lu and piet hut . named after the asteroid featuring in the novel\nis a think - tank and lobby group set up by apollo 9 astronaut russell l . schweickart to further the earth ' s protection against asteroid strikes .\n, 453 , 1164 ,\nthe burger bar that saved the world .\nsee : <\n. the length of the luminous track reached 107 km , starting at an altitude of 81 km . the initial mass was estimated at 4500 kg .\n- k . i . churyumov , r . a . belevtsev , e . v . sobotovich , et al . , 2010 , in : j . a . fern\u00e1ndez , et al . ( eds . ) ,\n, proc . iau symp . no . 263 , rio de janeiro ( brazil ) 3 - 7 august 2009 ( cambridge : cup ) , p . 244 ,\nmagnetic microspheric particles from bright bolide of\n, exploded above the trans - carpathians mountains on november 17 , 2001 .\nsee : <\nw . f . bottke , d . vokrouhlick\u00fd , m . bro\u017e , d . nesvorn\u00fd , a . morbidelli , 2001 , science , 294 , 1693 ,\ndynamical spreading of asteroid families by the yarkovsky effect .\nsee : < urltoken > . see also : < urltoken > .\np . michel , w . benz , p . tanga , d . c . richardson , 2001 , science , 294 , 1696 ,\ncollisions and gravitational re - accumulation : forming asteroid families and satellites .\nsee : < urltoken > . see also : < urltoken > .\n( khimki - 2 , moscow , russian federation ) as a nonprofit - making partnership , with a view to combining the efforts of organizations and experts working in various fields towards the establishment of a planetary defence system . the activities of the\n' , which has been approved by the centre\u2019s member organizations . see : <\nw . f . bottke , a . cellino , p . paolicchi & r . p . binzel ( eds . ) , 2002 , asteroids iii , proceedings international meeting asteroids 2001 : from piazzi to the 3 rd millennium , palermo ( sicily , italy ) , 11 - 16 june 2001 ( tucson : univ . arizona press ) . see : < urltoken > .\ng . h . stokes , j . b . evans , s . m . larson , 2002 , in : w . f . bottke , a . cellino , p . paolicchi & r . p . binzel ( eds . ) , 2002 , asteroids iii , proceedings international meeting asteroids 2001 : from piazzi to the 3 rd millennium , palermo ( sicily , italy ) , 11 - 16 june 2001 ( tucson : univ . arizona press ) , p . 45 ,\nnear - earth asteroid search programs .\nsee : < urltoken > , < urltoken > .\ns . n . ward , e . asphaug , 2002 , deep - sea research , part ii , 49 , 1073 ,\nimpact tsunami - eltanin .\nsee : < urltoken > .\n) passed earth at a nominal miss distance of 2 . 2 ld . minimum miss distance 2 . 2 ld .\n- m . brozovic , s . j . ostro , l . a . m . benner , et al . , 2009 ,\n- k . kitazato , s . abe , m . ishiguro , et al . , october 2012 , american astronomical society , dps meeting # 44 , # 210 . 20 ,\nmeasuring the yorp effect of asteroid\n29 january 1900 , 11 december 2021 , 14 february 2060 , 4 february 2071 , 23 december 2112 , and 4 february 2166 .\n> 1 km ) neas found . the present number of neas of all sizes is 1743 .\nd . morrison , 2002 , astronomy , 30 , no . 2 , p . 46 ,\ntarget earth .\nsee : < urltoken > .\nworld ' s asteroid hunters make political plea to save earth . an international group of astronomers appeal to the australian government for an australian\n, the klet ' observatory near earth and other unusual objects observation team and telescope ( \u0192\u00e5esk\u00e9 bud\u0192\u00f5jovice , czech republic ) , dedicated to confirmation , follow - up astrometry , and recovery of neos . 1 . 06 - m telescope , 33 ' \u00d7 33 ' fov , limiting magnitude\n, 48 , 787 ,\nklet ' observatory neo follow - up programme .\nsee : <\n, berlin ( b . r . d ) , 29 july \u2013 2 august 2002 , esa sp - 500 ( noordwijk : esa publication division ) , p . 793 ,\n\u2013 klet ' observatory near - earth and other unusual objects observations team and telescope .\nsee : <\n( czech republic ) , 14 - 18 august 2006 ( cambridge : cup ) , p . 371 ,\nneo - related scientific and outreach activities at\ns . c . werner , a . w . harris , g . neukum , b . a . ivanov , 2002 , icarus , 156 , 287 ,\nthe near - earth asteroid size - frequency distribution : a snapshot of the lunar impactor size - frequency distribution .\nsee : < urltoken > .\nj . spitale , r . greenberg , 2002 , icarus , 156 , 211 ,\nnumerical evaluation of the general yarkovsky effect : effects on eccentricity and longitude of periapse .\nsee : < urltoken > .\n\u2248 50 m ) passed earth at a nominal miss distance of 1 . 2 ld ( and moon at 0 . 4 ld ) . minimum miss distance 1 . 2 ld .\n. ,\nsentry : an automated close approach monitoring system for near - earth objects .\nsee : <\nw . f . bottke , a . morbidelli , r . jedicke , et al . , 2002 , icarus , 156 , 399 ,\ndebiased orbital and absolute magnitude distribution of the near - earth objects .\nsee : < urltoken > .\ns . n . ward , 2002 , journal of geophysical research ( planets ) , 107 , issue e4 , pp . 7 ,\nplanetary cratering : a probabilistic approach .\nsee : < urltoken > .\n) operational , based at the british national space center in leicester ( uk ) . see : <\nj . n . spitale , 2002 , science , 296 , 77 ,\nasteroid hazard mitigation using the yarkovsky effect .\nsee : < urltoken > .\n. fell to earth near neuschwanstein castle , bavaria , at the germany - austria border . the original meteorite burst into several fragments at a height of about 22 kilometers above the ground . the fragments descended on an area of several square kilometers . three fragments were recovered with a total mass of about six kilograms .\neuropean science foundation research networking programme response of the earth system to impact processes ( impact ) , short course on impact stratigraphy , osservatorio geologico do coldigioco ( italy ) . see : < urltoken > .\nh . j . melosh , 2002 , science , 296 , 1037 ,\ntraces of an unusual impact .\nsee : < urltoken > . see also : < urltoken > , < urltoken > .\np . a . bland , c . r . de souza filho , a . j . t . jull , 2002 , et al . , science , 296 , 1109 ,\na possible tektite strewn field in the argentinian pampa .\nsee : < urltoken > see also : < urltoken > , < urltoken > .\nmeeting on asteroids and comets in europe , visnjan ( croatia ) . see : < urltoken > .\nj . - l . margot , m . c . nolan , l . a . m . benner , et al . , 2002 , science , 296 , 1445 ,\nbinary asteroids in the near - earth object population .\nsee : < urltoken > .\neuropean science foundation research networking programme response of the earth system to impact processes ( impact ) , workshop on impact tectonism , mora ( sweden ) . see : < urltoken > .\nj . l . remo , 2002 , acta astronautica , 50 , 737 ,\ncharacterizing the near - earth object hazard and its mitigation .\nsee : < urltoken > .\nv . zappal\u00e0 , a . cellino , a . , dell ' oro , 2002 , icarus , 157 , 280 ,\na search for the collisional parent bodies of large neas .\nsee : < urltoken > .\n. estimated ~ 10 m object exploded in mid - air between libya and crete . see : <\n\u2248 80 m ) passed earth at a nominal miss distance of 0 . 3121 ld . minimum miss distance 0 . 3118 ld .\n- d . morrison , c . r . chapman , d . steel , r . p . binzel , 2004 , in : m . j . s . belton , et al . ( eds . ) , 2004 ,\n( cambridge : cup ) , p . 353 ,\nimpacts and the public : communicating the nature of impact hazard .\nsee : <\n- b . g . marsden , 2007 , in : p . bobrowsky & h . rickman ( eds . ) , 2007 ,\n( berlin : springer ) , p . 505 ,\nimpact risk communication management ( 1998 \u2013 2004 ) : has it improved ?\nsee : <\nusaf general simon p . worden , 10 july 2002 , speech :\nmilitary perspectives on the near - earth object ( neo ) threat .\nintroduction a few weeks ago the world almost saw a nuclear war . pakistan and india were at full alert and poised for a large - scale war - which both sides appeared ready to escalate into nuclear war . the situation was defused - for now ! most of the world knew about this situation and watched and worried . but few know of an event over the mediterranean in early june of this year that could have had a serious bearing on that outcome . u . s . early warning satellites detected a flash that indicated an energy release comparable to the hiroshima burst . we see about 30 such bursts per year , but this one was one of the largest we ' ve ever seen . the event was caused by the impact of a small asteroid - probably about 5 - 10 meters in diameter on the earth ' s atmosphere . had you been situated on a vessel directly underneath the intensely bright flash would have been followed by a shock wave that would have rattled the entire ship and possibly caused minor damage . the event of this june caused little or no notice as far as we can tell . but had it occurred at the same latitude , but a few hours earlier , the result on human affairs might have been much worse . imagine that the bright flash accompanied by a damaging shock wave had occurred over delhi , india or islamabad , pakistan ? neither of those nations have the sophisticated sensors we do that can determine the difference between a natural neo impact and a nuclear detonation . the resulting panic in the nuclear - armed and hair - trigger militaries there could have been the spark that would have ignited the nuclear horror we ' d avoided for over a half - century . this situation alone should be sufficient to get the world to take notice of the threat of asteroid impact .\n. . . see : < urltoken > . comment : d . morrison , 2002 ,\non impact frequency and need for a warning center .\nr . schoenberg , b . s . kamber , k . d . collerson , s . moorbath , 2002 , nature , 418 , 403 ,\ntungsten isotope evidence from 3 . 8 gyr metamorphosed sediments for early meteorite bombardment of the earth\n. see : < urltoken > ."]}
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cash acquisition by astrazeneca\npaul hastings represents lead arrangers in $ 1 . 6 billion acquisition of 99 cents only stores\npaul hastings advises j . p . morgan and credit suisse in china hotel sector acquisition financing\npaul hastings advises wolters kluwer corporate legal services in acquisition of national registered agents , inc .\npaul hastings advises kobe steel in its equity investment in chinas wuxi compressor co . ltd .\ndiversity columnist renwei chung chats with meg sullivan , corporate social responsibility officer at paul hastings .\npaul hastings advises barclays bank plc in senior secured financing of press ganey holdings , inc .\npaul hastings advises catalina marketing corporation in $ 1 . 7 billion buyout by hellman & friedman llc\npaul hastings boosts global private equity practice with addition of leading private equity lawyer william s . kirsch\npaul hastings represents morgan stanley real estate in $ 1 . 9 billion acquisition of glenborough realty trust\npaul hastings represents suntrust in $ 120 million financing for wrm america intermediate holding company , inc .\npaul hastings represents initial purchasers in chc helicopter s . a . s $ 200 million bond offering\npaul hastings represents ge capital in $ 200m abl credit facility for global brass and copper inc .\npaul hastings advises srs labs , inc . in its $ 148m sale to dts , inc .\npaul hastings represents the city investment fund , l . p . in crowne plaza times square recapitalization\npaul hastings represents rbc capital markets and fifth third bank in vantage specialty chemical inc . acquisition financing\npaul hastings advises wells fargo capital finance in $ 2 . 2 billion acquisition of novell by attachmate\npaul hastings advises jp morgan on sbi holdings , inc . s listing of hong kong depositary receipts\npaul hastings adds former assistant u . s . attorney to growing investigations and white collar defense practice\npaul hastings represents fairpoint communications , inc . in $ 1 . 5 billion acquisition by consolidated communications\nsource : general counsel diversity and inclusion report 2017 , produced by gc magazine and paul hastings .\npaul hastings ' pro bono team succeeds in bringing enterprise shuttle to new york city . . .\npaul hastings will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws .\npaul hastings secures u . s . supreme court victory in sprint / united management company v . mendelsohn\npaul hastings advises lehman brothers on exit from joint venture ownership of sanderson and st . martins lane hotels\npaul hastings represents linpac group limited in sale of its u . s . corrugated business to four m\npaul hastings represents lexington corporate properties trust in its $ 4 . 6 billion merger with newkirk realty trust\npaul hastings represents jefferies finance llc in financing apaxs acquisition of cole haan llc from nike , inc .\npaul hastings advises acadia realty trust in $ 261 . 5 million sale of 12 self - storage properties\npaul hastings advises cortec group in sale of performance health & wellness holdings , inc . to gridiron capital\npaul hastings represents capital trust , inc . in connection with agreement to sell investment management platform to blackstone\npaul hastings represents grupo petrotemex s . a . de c . v . in $ 275m bond buyback\npaul hastings advising lin media in acquisition of network affiliates from new vision television for $ 330 . 4m\npaul hastings advises wells fargo capital finance in $ 100 million financing for jda software group , inc .\npaul hastings expands washington , d . c . office with addition of m & a partner eric greenberg\nfor more information on pro bono opportunities at paul hastings , visit our pro bono and community page .\npaul hastings advises con edison in $ 1 . 477 billion sale of generation projects to north american energy alliance\npaul hastings represents parent company of algeco in $ 2 . 2 billion acquisition of williams scotsman , inc .\npaul hastings represents ubs limited and banca imi on the listing of zignago vetro s . p . a .\npaul hastings continues expansion of east coast employment practice with addition of john f . wymer iii to atlanta office\npaul hastings represents banco continental s . a . e . c . a . in $ 200m notes offering\npaul hastings advises lin media in acquisition of network affiliates from new vision television for $ 334 . 9 million\npaul hastings represents patron capital , l . p . iv in raising over $ 1 . 1 billion fund\npaul hastings advising abc - mart , inc . in us $ 138m acquisition of lacrosse footwear , inc .\npaul hastings advises controladora mabe s . a . de c . v . on exchange offer and new issuance\npaul hastings represents jpmorgan in $ 1 . 5 billion credit facility for nustar logistics , l . p .\npaul hastings represents h . i . g . whitehorse as a lender in financing of acella pharmaceuticals and affiliates\npaul hastings represents strategic hotels & resorts , inc . in novel tender offers involving a deferred , contingent dividend\npaul hastings represents sigma , s . a . de c . v . in \u20ac600 million senior notes offering\npaul hastings\u2019 ip growth continues with leading tech and life sciences partner additions in japan and u . s .\npaul hastings ' llp , formerly known as paul , hastings , janofsky & walker llp , is an international law firm with 19 offices across asia , europe , and the u . s . the . . .\nlee g . paul , robert p . hastings , and leonard s . janofsky founded the law firm of paul , hastings & janofsky in los angeles on november 1 , 1951 . janofsky , who had graduated from harvard law school in 1934 , focused on employment law , while partners paul focused on litigation and hastings on business law .\npaul hastings represents four m holdings affiliate in purchase of eight facilities from longview fibre paper and packaging , inc .\npaul hastings advises macfarlane - chang , llc in acquisition of major league soccer ' s d . c . united\npaul hastings represents jbic in a us $ 1 . 2 billion financing deal for the tangguh lng project , indonesia\npaul hastings represents manugistics group , inc . in $ 213 million sale of all outstanding equity to jda software group\npaul hastings represents bank of montreal in $ 150 million credit facility for new source energy partners l . p .\npaul hastings represents lead arrangers in consolidated precision products corp . s acquisition of the turbine technologies group of esco corporation\npaul hastings represents citigroup as sole book - running manager in sun communities , inc . follow - on public offering\npaul hastings representing beecken petty o ' keefe & co . in the acquisition of a stake in sunrise senior living\npaul hastings advises j . p . morgan on china dayes very substantial acquisition , reverse takeover and deemed new listing\npaul hastings represents samsung electronics in us $ 1 . 4 billion sale of hard disk drive operations to seagate technology\nnew research by paul hastings shows non - cash payments across u . s . and uk to soar by 2026\npaul hastings strengthens antitrust practice with addition of former federal trade commission official to the washington , d . c . office\npaul hastings represents tokyo electric power in us $ 3 . 42 billion acquisition of mirant ' s power plants in philippines\npaul hastings represents strategic hotels & resorts in the closing of approximately $ 1 . 2 billion in deals over ten months\npaul hastings first u . s . law firm to submit preliminary applications in relation to foreign legal consultant office in korea\npaul hastings advises barrington broadcasting group llc in $ 370 million sale of tv stations to sinclair broadcast group , inc .\npaul hastings closes $ 350 million debt exchange offer by axtel , s . a . b de c . v .\npaul hastings represents alpek , s . a . b . de c . v . in $ 650m inaugural notes offering\npaul hastings advises alpha investment partners limited in the hk $ 1 . 2 billion disposition of shama serviced apartments causeway bay\nfor more information on paul hastings\u2019 diversity programs , alliances , and scholarships , visit the diversity page on our website .\npaul hastings represents caladrius biosciences , inc . in sale of its subsidiary pct to hitachi chemical co america , ltd .\npaul hastings represents nemak , s . a . b . de c . v . in \u20ac500 million senior notes offering\npaul hastings bolsters bank regulatory practice with the addition of v . gerard comizio to the washington , d . c . office\npaul hastings continues expansion of international ip practice with addition of five prominent patent litigation lawyers in washington , d . c .\npaul hastings advises on the financing for gulf oil corp . s $ 1 . 1 billion acquisition of hii holding co .\npaul hastings advises cequel in closing of its $ 6 . 6 billion sale to bcc partners , cpp investment board and management\npaul hastings represents citigroup and bofa merrill lynch as joint book runners in sun communities , inc . public offering of preferred stock\npaul hastings represents suntrust bank in financing halifax media holdings acquisition of freedom communications inc . s assets in florida and north carolina\npaul hastings represents citigroup and bofa merrill lynch as joint book runners in sun communities , inc . follow - on public offering\npaul hastings advises energy development corporation on its us $ 75 million new loan and php4 . 1 billion existing loan with ifc\nbuckley , bruce ,\npaul , hastings law firm expands ,\nbillboard , august 29 , 1992 , p . 89 .\npaul hastings advises u . s . corrugated , inc . in private placement of $ 135 million 10 % senior notes due 2013\npaul hastings represents tenedora nemak , s . a . de c . v . in $ 500 million inaugural high yield notes offering\npaul hastings advises bdoro europe ltd . , a subsidiary of bdo unibank , inc . , in the acquisition of strand bridge house\nat paul hastings , we hire great people and provide them with opportunities to develop , challenge and broaden their skills while bringing innovative solutions to our clients . paul hastings is recognized as a best place to work , where the work you do makes a difference .\npaul hastings advises bank of america on $ 1 . 75 billion cross - border financing to fund ashtead group ' s acquisition of nationsrent\npaul hastings represents marathon asset management in $ 2 . 1 billion asset acquisition of reckson real estate portfolio from sl green realty corp .\nany communication sent by you to paul hastings inquiring about employment or in response to an invitation to submit your resume on our website shall not be considered an application for employment and creates no obligation on the part of paul hastings to respond . should paul hastings be interested in exploring employment opportunities with you , we will contact you in response to your inquiry . see our terms and conditions for more information .\npresident appoints paul , hastings partner to lead international telecomm delegation ,\npr newswire , october 13 , 1998 , p . 0219 .\npaul hastings represents rbc capital markets , bmo capital markets and deutsche bank securities in $ 1 . 6 billion acquisition of 99 cents only stores\nsome law firms , like paul hastings , have made a lucrative business serving as a designated lender counsel , aggressively marketing their services to the real client : the private equity firms . according to the thomson reuters deals intelligence , in 2010 paul hastings had virtually no relationship with banks making leveraged loans ; today , it is the no . 2 ranked law firm in this business . a spokeswoman for paul hastings declined to comment .\npaul hastings attorneys recognized as super lawyers in southern california , connecticut , georgia , new york , san diego and washington , d . c .\npaul hastings represents rbc capital markets , bmo capital markets and deutsche bank securities inc . as initial purchasers on 99\u00a2 only stores high - yield offering\nsenior cybersecurity official from u . s . department of homeland security joins paul hastings to help clients navigate cyber , investigations , and national security risks\nthe paul hastings diversity scholarship : established in 2013 , provides a tuition scholarship to select second - year law students who demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity and contributing to the firm\u2019s diversity goals and who receive an offer to join paul hastings in one of our u . s . offices .\nat paul hastings , we are dedicated to the development and growth of our lawyers , and we are committed to providing the resources necessary for success .\nsources say :\nthe attorneys at paul hastings are real experts in their areas of practice with a deep knowledge of international and global issues .\npaul hastings represents rbc capital markets , j . p . morgan securities and ubs securities llc in $ 375 million bond issuance for triumph group , inc .\npaul hastings represents rbc capital markets , ubs securities llc and suntrust robinson humphrey , inc . in financing harbour groups acquisition of cleaver - brooks , inc .\npaul hastings represents urbi , desarrollos urbanos , s . a . b . de c . v . in $ 105 million loan from international finance corp .\npaul hastings advises initial purchasers on us $ 350 million high yield bond offering by empresas ica , s . a . b . de c . v .\nource / pdfs / top - 5 - summer - tips - - life - as - a - summer - associate - - - paul - hastings . pdf\n- - - - ,\npaul , hastings partner reflects on 2 milestones ,\nlos angeles business journal , january 2 , 1989 , p . 14 .\npaul hastings is a leading global law firm with a strong presence throughout asia , europe , latin america , and the united states . through a collaborative approach , entrepreneurial spirit , and commitment to client service , the professionals of paul hastings deliver innovative solutions to many of the world\u2019s top financial institutions and fortune 500 companies .\nin our video , corporate associate kallyn hunter discusses why she chose paul hastings , the importance of diversity , and what makes the firm a great place to work .\nat paul hastings , our purpose is clear \u2013 to help our clients and people navigate new paths to growth . with a strong presence throughout asia , europe , latin america and the us , paul hastings is recognized as one of the world\u2019s most innovative global law firms and a great place to work . the firm has been named\npaul hastings has been conferred with several industry awards and recognitions . the firm has been ranked 3rd on the american lawyer ' s a - list of the 20 most successful law firms in america . the financial times recently named paul hastings as one of the most innovative law firms in the u . s . in its innovative lawyers 2011 report . paul hastings has grown to become one of only two us firms founded after 1950 to reach the top 15 in the us . the animal legal defense fund awarded paul hastings the 2011 advancement in animal law pro bono achievement award , recognizing the firm ' s pro bono work to advance the interests of animals through the legal system .\nwhy do top law students come to paul hastings ? opportunity . we understand the importance of training our lawyers to be great business advisors , not just outstanding legal advisors .\npaul hastings represents ubs securities llc , barclays capital , deutsche bank securities inc . and bmo capital markets in $ 250 million bond offering by shale - inland holdings , llc\nsome 85 attorneys worked in paul , hastings ' real estate department for clients involved in commercial development , land use regulation , zoning , real estate investing , and environment issues .\nattracting and recruiting highly talented law students from top law schools to our summer associate program is a crucial component of paul hastings ' strategy for growth ,\nsaid seth zachary , chairman of paul hastings .\nthis year we substantially increased our class size to 181 students while not compromising the exceptional quality of the summer associates in our program .\npaul hastings provides numerous opportunities for students to connect with our lawyers throughout the year . we sponsor student groups , host panels and events on campus and may also offer informational interviews .\nat paul hastings , we are committed to the professional development and career aspirations of our associates . we hire great people and provide them with opportunities to broaden their skills from day one .\nwith leading lawyers serving our clients throughout asia , europe , latin america , and the u . s . , paul hastings is recognized as one of the world\u2019s most innovative global law firms .\nnote to search firms : all agencies must sign a paul hastings search firm agreement . our search firm agreements are office specific . candidates submitted by a search firm without an executed search firm agreement with the appropriate office will not be considered an applicant . all applicants must be submitted to a job posting through our online process . resumes sent directly to paul hastings attorneys or the talent acquisition & development department will not be accepted or considered an applicant . if you would like to sign a paul hastings search firm agreement , please send a request to careeropportunities @ paulhastings . com .\nalso during this time , the firm stepped up its efforts to use the latest in computer technology . to give clients better access to information , paul , hastings ' michael stanko , director of information services in the los angeles office , designed proprietary software called valumaker , which all paul , hastings offices began using . this electronic system provided detailed billing records and project management data online .\nnew york , ny ( may 17 , 2007 ) - paul , hastings , janofsky & walker llp ( paul hastings ) , a leading international law firm , announced today the arrival of 181 law students to its 2007 summer associate program , the largest summer class in the firm ' s history . the size of the summer class has grown 26 % since last year and a remarkable 65 % since 2005 .\nin the 1990s , paul hastings reorganized its practice around five core specialties : real estate , business , employment , litigation , and tax . of these , employment was considered the firm ' s greatest strength . paul hastings ' expertise in this field dated back to the firm ' s beginnings and the reputation developed by founding partner leonard janofsky , who was the first employment lawyer to serve as president of the american bar association .\npaul hastings is a leading global law firm with offices in asia , europe , and the united states . we provide innovative legal solutions to financial institutions and fortune 500 companies . please visit urltoken for more information .\nassociates reckoned prior work experience \u201ccan only be a plus\u201d for candidates to demonstrate these kind of attributes , but for many newbies paul hastings is \u201ctheir first real job . we come from all over the board . \u201d\nthe american lawyer named paul hastings its transatlantic ip team of the year at the 2018 transatlantic legal awards . the awards honor the top legal work between the u . s . and the uk and european legal markets .\npaul hastings is committed to the success of diverse lawyers now and in the future . through our partnerships with leading centers for diversity research , we are investing in the next generation of women , lgbt , and minority attorneys .\nfounded in 1951 , paul hastings has grown strategically to anticipate and respond to our clients ' needs in markets across the globe . we have a strong presence throughout asia , europe , latin america , and the u . s .\nvolunteer spotlight : @ paul _ hastings summer associates volunteering at @ secondharvestfb . if your law firm would like to get involved in our local community , please contact kalina ' s at kalinac @ unitedwayoc . org . # united4oc urltoken\npaul , hastings ' business law department dealt with a wide range of corporate legal issues , from mergers , acquisitions , antitrust , government regulations , and bankruptcy to technology licensing , capital formation , franchising , and entertainment industry transactions .\nthe paul , hastings tax department , its smallest with about 25 attorneys in 1991 , advised clients on complex taxation issues involving international operations , off - shore incorporation , mergers and acquisitions , estate planning , and state and federal taxes .\nmany other law firms expanded about the same time as paul , hastings . in 1975 , before the boom time , less than 48 american law firms had at least 100 lawyers , but by 1993 over 250 firms had that minimum number .\nin what was widely viewed as the post - crisis relaunch of the european commercial mortgage - backed securitization ( cmbs ) market , paul hastings advised deutsche bank london branch , in the first cmbs placed into the market since 2007 . the new\nuse the search tools below to find a paul hastings lawyer . names are not case sensitive , and you can use either first or last name . you can also search by any of the other criteria or use that criteria to filter results .\nanderson , a . donald , et . al . ,\npaul , hastings , janofsky & walker ,\nin los angeles : realm of possibility , chatsworth , calif . : windsor publications , 1991 , pp . 338 - - 39 .\ndepartment profile not yet provided by paul , weiss , rifkind , wharton & garrison llp . please see their firm profile .\npaul hastings has a 25 - year history of helping a wide - range of korea - based clients with complex legal challenges ,\nsaid jong han kim , a partner at paul hastings who will serve as korean office chair when the firm opens its ' seoul office .\nwe are looking forward to providing on the ground legal expertise to our existing clients and are excited by the growth opportunities our korea office presents ,\nhe added . paul hastings commitment to asia is a long standing part of the firms history . the firm opened offices in tokyo in 1988 , in beijing and hong kong in 2002 and in shanghai in 2003 . investing in asia and developing relationships with asian companies is a central part of the firms growth and success .\npaul hastings llp is nationally ranked in 29 practice areas and regionally ranked in 81 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 .\npaul , hastings continued its expansion as the new decade began . by 1991 it included over 400 lawyers from over 12 nations representing about 60 law schools . the firm grew without a single merger or acquisition of another law firm . no more than three attorneys from another firm joined paul , hastings , and most lateral hires came as individuals . the firm ' s partners were relatively young ; only three of the more than 100 partners were over 60 years old . all partners shared equally in making decisions about the firm .\ndiversity is a fundamental part of the paul hastings history . when the firm was first established , our founding partners correctly believed that diverse talent would give the firm a competitive advantage . over the past 60 years , paul hastings has established itself as one of the world ' s leading law firms and a leader in global diversity . we collaborate with leading diversity organizations , law schools , and clients to fulfill a mission of consistent excellence in legal practice , equality in the workplace , and promotion and advancement for all people .\ncongratulations to the paul hastings team for being named\nfinance team of the year\nat the lawyer awards 2018 , held in london last night . the team was recognized for their work on the high profile \u00a3700m capital raising plan for the co - operative bank .\npaul hastings ' summer associate program provides law school students with a wide variety of legal experiences and significant interaction with firm attorneys . each summer associate is paired with an associate -\nmentor\nwho helps with transition and serves as a valuable resource for the summer associate .\npaul hastings has a hours policy in place to determine the performance of the employee . the annual target for billable hours is 2000 in the u . s . some of the positives to work at paul hastings are good working environment , associate get real work to do at the most junior level and strong leadership . however , some have pointed out some negative aspects such as poor communication from partners , long hours to work and the firm is seen as more demanding but does not provide many incentives . associates get interesting projects from day one .\nwho continues to burnish his cv with excellent results ; in february 2017 , he succeeded in blocking three generic manufacturers from going to market with generic versions of sunovion\u2019s blockbuster latuda drug . paul hastings also flexes transactional expertise and has a prominent ip and technology - focused corporate partner in\nlaw360 , new york ( march 1 , 2016 , 2 : 26 pm est ) - - paul hastings llp saw more than $ 1 billion in revenue last year , marking another record year as it saw growth in a number of areas , the firm told law360 on tuesday .\nwhen the chips are down , technology and life sciences innovators immediately pick up the phone to paul hastings ; the firm provides comfort with its reservoir of litigation talent , tenacity and superb track record . pharmaceutical and biotech litigation is the metier of the formidable 90 - strong new york contingent led by\nat paul hastings , it\u2019s smart business to build diverse teams rich in talent , experiences , and creativity . we seek students who exemplify the hallmarks of successful paul hastings associates : innovative , strong communication skills , achievement drive , interpersonal savvy , client service excellence and ability to be collaborative team members . students should be committed to work for a dynamic and entrepreneurial law firm on complex legal matters across practices and offices to help our clients overcome challenges and move their business forward . law students with outstanding academic credentials , superior writing skills , law review , journal or moot court membership are preferred .\nin 1951 , harvard law grads bob hastings , lee paul and leonard janofsky pooled their ambition to form a new firm in los angeles . they divided the workload three ways : janofsky handled employment law matters , paul dealt with litigation , and hastings managed business law . in 1962 , charles walker joined the trio as a partner , adding his name to the masthead and establishing a tax practice . walker took a brief sojourn from the firm in the 1970s to accept a position in the ford administration as assistant secretary of the treasury for tax policy but soon returned to his tax work at the firm .\nhong kong ( march 6 , 2012 ) - paul hastings , a leading global law firm , announced today that it has become the first u . s . law firm to submit preliminary applications to the ministry of justice of korea in relation to the establishment of a foreign legal consultant office in korea .\ncurrently , paul hastings is advising facebook on a number of matters as the company continues to grow and extend its global reach into new service and product areas . one key area of the firm ' s work relates to the burgeoning market of online social commerce and the development of a global virtual currency .\npaul hastings ' summer associate program serves is considered important not only for the associates but also for the firm itself . during the program , summer associates in each of the firm ' s u . s . offices have the opportunity to work on several projects with different lawyers in a variety of practice areas . summer associates also observe and assist in trials , hearings , depositions , and negotiations , and participate in client meetings and closings . the summer associate program provides an opportunity to gain a realistic view of what it is like to practice law at paul hastings on a day - to - day basis .\nin today\u2019s world of transformative change , our purpose is clear \u2014 to help our clients and people navigate new paths to growth . with a strong presence throughout asia , europe , latin america , and the u . s . , paul hastings is recognized as one of the world\u2019s most innovative global law firms .\nin the 2000s , paul hastings merged and reorganized to continue its growth overseas . it combined with chinese firm koo and partners in 2002 , gaining offices in hong kong and beijing , and then opened another location in shanghai the following year . after building a presence in paris , brussels , and milan , the firm set its sights on frankfurt through a merger with local firm smeets haas wolff . in the 2010s , paul hastings continued to expand to meet clients demands , opening new offices in houston , seoul , and - most recently - a century city office in 2018 to help clients in the entertainment and media sector .\npaul hastings represented credit suisse as global coordinator and credit suisse and citigroup as initial purchasers in the mexico city airport fibra e ' s us $ 1 . 64b initial public offering on the mexican stock exchange and internationally in accordance with rule 144a and regulation s . this offering is the largest ipo from mexico since 2013 .\n. on the branded side of the drug industry , they are \u201cextremely aggressive , but they play fair and also have a sense of humour\u201d . there is no denying that paul hastings is also among the top ptab players in the country ; in a perfect example of marrying skillsets , flattmann and dc\u2019s naveen modi recently won four\nreminder : watch @ cbsthismorning with host @ brook tomorrow from 8 : 00 - 8 : 30 a . m . est to see a special segment on our # youthresiliencemural ! # mural designed and created w / students from harvey milk hs & mscd in the # eastvillage , and supported by @ paul _ hastings # jointheartolution urltoken\nalthough most partners at paul , hastings continued to rise through the ranks on an eight - year associate track requiring about 50 hours per week , managing partner robert g . lane in the january 2 , 1989 los angeles business journal said that hiring\nkey lateral partners\nfrom outside the firm had also been an effective management tool .\npaul hastings is recognized as one of the elite global law firms , ranking among the top 5 on the american lawyer\u2019s prestigious a - list of the most successful law firms in the u . s . for six consecutive years . the firm has received numerous accolades , including being ranked # 4 in the financial times innovative lawyers report for north america , top 5 for \u201coverall best firm to work for\u201d for four consecutive years by vault , and # 1 on the american lawyer\u2019 s midlevel associate satisfaction survey for the past two years . to learn more about paul hastings , highlights of our recent client successes , and the industries we serve , take a look at our annual review .\nlondon office chair : ronan o\u2019sullivan number of partners : 30 assistant solicitors : 50 other fee - earners : 15 the firm founded in 1951 , paul hastings has grown strategically to anticipate and responds to its clients\u2019 needs in markets across the globe . the firm has a strong presence throughout asia , europe , latin america , and the us .\nnew show time ! here ' a a sneak peek at a shot from the segment now airing in 30 minutes ! tune in to @ cbsthismorning with @ brook at 7 : 30 a . m . to watch the story on our nyc # youthresiliencemural ! project lead by @ maxfrieder and @ joelartista with the support of @ paul _ hastings urltoken\npaul hastings represented the underwriters in the us $ 1b gdr offering by kakao corp . , the operator of leading mobile and online platforms in korea . this marks the largest overseas - listed equity offering by a korean issuer in a decade . the gdrs will be listed on the singapore exchange , while the underlying common shares will be listed on the korea exchange .\npaul hastings has long partnered with the acumen fund , a nonprofit that pairs business with philanthropy by investing in start - ups that aspire to solve global social issues related to world poverty . most recently , acumen has connected paul hastings with the learners guild , a public benefit corporation that trains individuals to become professional software developers . the learners guild program provides a rigorous alternative to a traditional four - year university program\u2014which is out of reach for many people for financial or other reasons\u2014preparing each \u201clearner\u201d for a career in web development by the end of the 40 - week session . we are working with the learners guild to establish a financing facility that will sustain its continued operations , including monitoring the loan documentation process and negotiating the agreement .\nover the last few decades , paul hastings has grown from a mid - market u . s . firm to an international outfit with strengths in employment , tax , and business law and big name clients in more than 80 countries . with offices in beijing , hong kong , seoul , shanghai , and tokyo , the firm has become especially strong in asian market dealings .\nas the century drew to a close , the attorneys of paul , hastings faced many challenges , in the forms of increased competition and a well - informed public . specifically , consumers asked more questions of professionals than in the past , gained information easily from the internet , and could use software for simple legal forms , thus reducing the need for some professional legal services .\nin 1986 barton ' s team at paul , hastings was involved in venture capital funding with capital commitments of $ 500 million , and barton noted in the june 15 , 1987 los angeles business journal that ,\ni am not aware of any other law firm as active as we in this area ( venture capital ) or that has devoted as much resources to it .\nby january 1989 , the end of paul , hastings ' fiscal year , the firm had grown to almost 350 lawyers and had for the first time reached the milestones of 100 partners and $ 100 million in annual revenues . it was los angeles ' fourth largest law firm , exceeded only by gibson , dunn & crutcher , o ' melveny & myers , and latham & watkins .\nby 1989 paul , hastings maintained eight offices , including the original in los angeles and others in costa mesa , orange county , established in 1974 ; atlanta ( 1980 ) , washington , d . c . ( 1980 ) ; santa monica , california ( 1983 ) , stamford , connecticut ( 1983 ) , new york city ( 1986 ) , and the newly opened tokyo office .\nin 1974 the firm opened a second office in orange county ; locations in atlanta , washington dc , new york , and connecticut followed . during the 1980s , paul hastings ventured into the world of venture capital transactions , working from offices in los angeles , costa mesa , and santa monica . the firm grew over the next few decades organically , rather than merging or acquiring other firms .\nthe firm ' s employment attorneys often contributed their expert knowledge to state legislatures , congress , courts , the national chamber of commerce , and others . and paul , hastings ' literature pointed out that ,\nperhaps as a testament to our particular expertise , we are frequently called upon by many of the nation ' s leading law firms to represent them in connection with their employment law matters .\npaul hastings represented j . p . morgan as the sole sponsor and depositary on the secondary listing of hdrs of coach , inc . on the main board of the hong kong stock exchange . the deal is seen as a landmark to make coach the first u . s . public company to list in hong kong and opened the door to other u . s . companies seeking to list their shares .\npaul hastings is a big international legal brand with strategic bases in the world ' s economic hubs . once a californian firm , paul hastings ' identity has shifted as it has grown : new york has emerged as the firm ' s largest office and the natural epicenter for its global network . although the cali factor can be felt in some top clients \u2013 disney , google , blizzard \u2013 several others \u2013 goldman sachs , united airlines \u2013 signal the firm ' s eastward trajectory . the culture , too , is decidedly un - californian and quite\nfast - paced ,\nsaid one la associate .\nthey have extremely high expectations .\nas one associate put it : \u201cyou ' re playing with the dodgers ! there ' s a mentality that we have to be the best and do the best . and we need people who can sprint with us . \u201d\ntwo events in the 1970s influenced law firms like paul , hastings to become more business - oriented and expand their practices in competition against other law firms . first , in 1975 the u . s . supreme court decided in the case goldfarb v . virginia bar association that most attempts by professional societies to restrict advertising violated antitrust laws . thus lawyers , doctors , and other professionals began or increased their advertising , just like other businesses .\nafter a two - week orientation that ' s \u201ca bit repetitive , \u201d first - years will go to the ( almost unpronounceable ? ) ' phthrive ' , \u201ca three - day workshop in chicago for all first - years to meet each other and get the basic skills ; interfacing with clients , firm policies , and also sessions on group - specific training . \u201d anyone who ' s trained at paul hastings will know the firm plays on its ph acronym with gusto \u2013\nwe have a lot of quirky names ! \u201d the overall training program gets the catchy acronym ph dna ( paul hastings developing new associates ) . many agreed that the best thing about these initial sessions is making new ' phriends ' : \u201cwhile the training programs are slightly helpful , the main purpose is to meet everyone and do some inter - firm networking . that part i did really appreciate . \u201d\npaul , hastings ' attorneys helped the national association of manufacturers ( nam ) win a pro bono lawsuit in the u . s . district court for the district of columbia against the u . s . department of labor . the department had tried to tighten rules concerning temporary employment of foreign skilled workers , a nationwide controversy in which many high - tech firms argued they needed more skilled immigrants because they could not find enough american programmers and engineers .\nthe big apple base is paul hastings ' largest office , followed by la and washington , dc . the firm ' s other offices also take juniors in varying numbers : atlanta , chicago , orange county , palo alto , san francisco , san diego and houston . as one associate put it : \u201cit ' s hard to describe the culture of the whole firm at all . the culture differs office to office , department to department , floor to floor . \u201d\npaul hastings represented goldman sachs and citigroup as arrangers in the financing for the recommended public - to - private acquisition by advent international of laird plc for approximately \u00a31b . ai ladder limited ( bidco ) , a wholly - owned indirect subsidiary of funds managed by advent international corporation , and u . k . electronics and technology business laird reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash acquisition of the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of laird by bidco .\nwe understand that the true power of diversity is only realized in an environment where everyone feels able to share their differences and achieve their potential . at paul hastings , our inclusive work environment enables our people to be themselves and bring their diverse perspectives to the table . we recognize diversity as an opportunity to leverage the power of differences . cultivating a talented workforce reflective of the diverse global communities we serve enables us to better understand the needs of our clients and deliver exceptional value .\npaul hastings ' policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees . the firm does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race , color , ethnicity , religion , creed , sex ( including pregnancy , childbirth or related medical conditions ) , national origin , immigration status , ancestry , age , marital status , protected veteran status , military service , disability , medical condition , genetic information , sexual orientation , gender identity , or any basis prohibited under federal , state or local law .\npaul hastings has a dedicated korea practice with over 25 years of experience advising both korean and international clients in cross - border korean transactions and litigation and has been involved in some of the most innovative and high - profile transactions and litigation . following the office opening , korea practice head jong han kim and partner daniel kim , who are both currently based in hong kong , will relocate to seoul . the firm plans to have 15 - 20 attorneys in the seoul office within the next few years .\nour paul hastings affinity networks ( phans ) are open to all people at the firm , regardless of their background and include both attorneys and professional staff . these groups , which are led by associates with guidance from one or more partner advisors , work on programs that align with our firm strategy . the groups specifically serve as a resource for mentoring , networking , and professional development , help raise awareness of different backgrounds and cultures across the firm , and help identifying programs to increase diversity at the firm .\nthe firm ' s go - getting attitude shows in the chambers usa rankings it hauls in by the dozen . in chicago , texas and georgia , paul hastings is recognized mainly for its corporate , finance and real estate work . in dc , california and new york , a much more diverse array of practices win applause : ip ; antitrust ; media & entertainment ; latin american investment ; and environment to name a few . nationwide and globally , the firm receives acclaim for its labor & employment practice .\nthe firm started its tokyo office in 1988 . it was founded by kaoruhiko suzuki , a japanese citizen who came to the united states as a high school exchange student and later received an a . b . from harvard college . after receiving a j . d . from harvard law school , suzuki joined paul , hastings as an associate and then in 1984 became a partner . the firm ' s toyko office was one of 20 in japan in 1989 and was one of the first to hire a japanese national .\nin the 1990s paul , hastings closed its santa monica office and opened two new offices . in february 1997 it started its san francisco office by attracting key attorneys from other firms . the new office emphasized commercial litigation , especially in securities and high - tech issues . later that year , the firm opened another international office - - in london ' s international financial center on old broad street . this office focused on international business concerns , such as those involved when american firms start up european subsidiaries and vise versa .\nwhat else are recruiters on the hunt for ? \u201ci ' m looking for the kind of traits that show inquisitiveness , \u201d one junior told us . one way to illustrate a curious mind can be \u201cdoing your homework and arriving ready to ask specific questions about the firm , \u201d which has the added benefit of allowing you to interview paul hastings . as we ' re so often told by recruiters , fit is important . one key thing the firm looks for is what it calls ' achievement drive ' , reflecting its entrepreneurial culture .\n, a young lawyer who is taking on the world . \u201cit is hard to make partner at paul weiss , but jennifer did so very quickly . she is incredibly smart and doing a fantastic job in the biologics space . \u201d the group\u2019s style \u2013 also showcased by\nour summer program serves as a cornerstone for the recruitment of outstanding associates and the future success of our firm . we are fully committed to the professional development and advancement of each summer associate . summer associates are given substantive and challenging work with a variety of lawyers and a realistic view of practicing law at paul hastings . our summer associates observe and , when possible , assist in trials , hearings , depositions and negotiations , and participate in client meetings and closings . summer associates can also expect exceptional training and development in a collaborative work environment .\npaul hastings recruits the best and brightest talent from the world\u2019s leading law schools and law firms to ensure our future diversity . we benchmark ourselves not only against our peer law firms but against corporate clients to ensure our programs are progressive and our numbers are increasing . our diversity team works closely with our phans to ensure members are engaged , our programs are beneficial and to have open and honest dialogues . from large diversity recruiting events to individualized networking and referrals , we recognize the importance of obtaining the finest lawyers available to provide our clients with unmatched legal service .\ncandidates need to be able to \u201cexpress an interest in why they want to be in this particular department in biglaw in general\u201d and demonstrate that they\u2019re \u201cgood with time management and working long hours . \u201d however , equally important is the personality match . associates involved in hiring told us that they\u2019re looking for \u201csomeone i ' d want to be working with late at night , someone you want to be in the trenches with . \u201d the paul hastings personality type \u201ctends to be somewhat extroverted , wanting to socialize , wanting to go to happy hours \u2013 though that ' s definitely not universal ! \u201d\nat paul hastings , our purpose is clear\u2014to help our clients and people navigate new paths to growth . with a strong presence in 21 offices throughout asia , europe , latin america , and the u . s . , we are recognized as one of the world\u2019s most innovative global law firms . we understand the imperative for innovation , efficiency , and breakthrough performance facing today\u2019s leading companies\u2014and what it takes to help them succeed . from practice achievements and press accolades , to diversity recognition , our global awards and rankings reflect our dedication to both superior client service and the development of our 2 , 500 professionals ."]}
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( tr )\nargela , a leading next - generation telecom solutions provider , today announced that ucell , one of the leading mobile operators in uzbekistan , launched the mpbx service , one of argela\u2019s in offerings .\nsip2 mobile gateway - argela yazilim ve bilisim teknolojileri san . ve tic . a . s .\nargela has been recognized by gartner as a cool vendor in 2011 for its innovative femtocell technology .\nargela in co - operation with quortus participated to mobile edge computing ( mec ) . . .\nestablished in 2004 , argela joined t\u00fcrk telekom group in 2007 . argela undertakes research , development and innovation activities in the field of next - generation telecommunications technologies , and develops intellectual property for 5g technologies .\nduring mwc 2010 , argela will be demonstrating its future - proof solutions at hall 1 - c13 .\nargela offers a wide range of voip clients to enable subscribers\u2019 access to the services over various terminals .\nargela and nec smallcell / femtocell adsl based mini gsm comm . system ' s all it infrastructure .\nargela\u0019 s service delivery framework ( sdf ) based on argela\u0019 s multiplay service delivery platform ( msdp ) promises rapid uptake of new services leading to arpu & total revenue increase with automated service and partner management capabilities .\nargela combines its extensive telecom expertise with its high energy and ultimate passion to add value to its customers\u2019 businesses .\nmr . ercan yilmaz , vice president of international business development and marketing at argela , said : \u201cargela\u2019s continued investment in our flagship solution argela adz - on shows our commitment to telecom advertising including mobile . our enhanced offering has unique capabilities to satisfy the needs and expectations in close alignment with what we listened and learned from our customers . \u201d\nargela ' s subsidiary netsia at the silicon valley will attend the p4 developer day workshop on november 10th @ standford .\nargela ' s subsidiary in the silicon valley netsia will be at the # cordbuild2017 between nov . 7th - 9th .\nargela combines its extensive telecom expertise with its high energy and ultimate passion to add value to its customers ' businesses .\nupon successful completion of integration and certification , argela and ericsson turkey are planning to market this service to the customers .\nargela combines its extensive telecom expertise with its high energy and ultimate passion to add value to its customers ' businesses .\nhelp your overseas subscribers avoid roaming fees with our low - cost voip solutions through argela\u2019s high - quality cellular gateway .\nargela melissa blythe johnson , + 1 - 408 - 400 - 9601 marketing and sales manager melissa . johnson @ urltoken\nargela participated in the\nturkey ' s 5g road map : domestic technologies\npanel ath the 34th national . . .\nssm , done , and argela which is a member of turk telekom family , are some examples to these solution partners .\nargela is a turkish - based multinational corporation that designs and sells networking , voice , and communications technology and services . founded in 2004 , acquired by turk telekom in 2007 , and headquartered in istanbul , argela has branches in sunnyvale and ankara .\nabout argela argela is an award - winning next - generation telecommunication solutions provider focusing on 5g enabling technologies argela\u2019s products and solutions enable commercial , government and military telecommunications industries to do better business , improve their users\u2019 experiences and create new opportunities . argela collaborates with technology companies , consortia , and universities worldwide to provide integrated solutions . argela\u2019s solutions portfolio includes software defined networks , programmable ran , network performance monitoring and subscriber analytics , small cell solutions for public and defense ( 3g & lte ) , cloud - based video surveillance and signaling applications . established in 2004 , argela has a wide presence in central asia , middle east and africa , with multiple deployments in various telecommunication operators as well as public safety solutions for government and defense in turkey .\nargela collaborates with telecom operators around the world to help them increase their revenue and customer satisfaction , contain their costs , and decrease churn through distinguished and innovative turn - key solutions including , but not limited to , the award - winning argela itv , femtocell & home gateway , the award - winning advertising platform - argela adz - on , network performance monitoring and in & applications .\nargela is proud to stand at the leading edge of the 5g telcom movement . we dedicate ourselves to innovation so our clients can increase revenue and customer satisfaction metrics . argela\u2019s talented team also applies our unique strategies to cut down on churn and operational expenses .\nsunnyvale , ca \u2013 august 15 , 2016 argela announced success of a proof of concept ( poc ) programmable network slicing technology for 5g networks on its m - cord reference platform . argela\u2019s m - cord is the first operational rack outside on . lab .\nargela public safety solutions are best suited for high - security communications situations where mobility , reliability and high bandwidth is required on demand .\nargela markets its solutions and product sales to telecom operators globally , as well as to public institutions and the defense industry in turkey .\nargela creates added value both in turkey and abroad in the field of next - generation telecommunications technologies , in particular 5g technologies with its patent applications and intellectual property assets in the usa . in the domestic market , argela develops strategic projects in collaboration with the defense industry .\nargela pushes the boundaries of research & innovation to formulate / implement the communication technologies of the future as a driving force for 5g initiatives .\nargela and its subsidiary netsia was @ thecordbuild2017 where netsia ' s bora elia\u00e7\u0131k spoke at the\nbusiness opportunities around cord\npanel . urltoken\nargela is currently working on the integration of argela\u2019s voice call continuity ( vcc ) application to ericsson ims backbone in the expert center . voice call continuity is an ims application that enables persistence of voice calls as a mobile phone moves between circuit switched and packet switched radio domains .\nargela is a leading provider of small cell solutions and has been named as a \u2018cool vendor\u2019 by gartner for its small cell technology . argela is a member of gsma and small cell forum and works closely with the other players of the ecosystem ; network operators and other solution providers . as an active member of the small cell forum , argela contributes to addressing the key issues and challenges of the small cell market .\nargela helps telecom operators to increase their customer satisfaction and revenue while decreasing their operating costs and churn through its agile approach and innovative products .\nargela is currently working on the integration of argela ' s voice call continuity ( vcc ) application to ericsson ims backbone in the expert center . voice call continuity is an ims application that enables persistence of voice calls as a mobile phone moves between circuit switched and packet switched radio domains .\nthe ip & tv world forum has honored ttnet , with an international ip & tv industry award for tivibu web service running on argela\u2019s itv solution .\n@ argela welcomed chairmans of the information and communication technologies authorities of turkey , tunisia and niger at the 12th electronic communications regulators conference in ankara . urltoken\nargela\u2019s convergence gateway ( cgw ) solution provides operators with a highly available , unified system that\u2019s easy to use and helps you compete against ott competitors .\nargela is a member of gsma and small cell forum and works closely with the other players of the ecosystem ; network operators and other solution providers .\nmr ercan yilmaz , argela ' s vp , international business development , said :\nwe , as argela , are excited about the joint effort with ericsson turkey to enrich the future - proof ims application portfolio with the integration of our vcc on ericsson ims expert center . we are looking forward to completing the integration and certification process soon and starting toteami up with ericsson for the commercial launch of this technology .\nabout argela argela collaborates with telecom operators around the world to help them increase their revenue and customer satisfaction ; contain their costs , and decrease churn through distinguished and innovative turn - key solutions including , but not limited to , fixed - mobile convergence , argela adz - on advertising platform , web tv , intelligent network ( in ) applications and femtocell .\nwithin the scope of the software defined networks project ( mi\u0307lat ) , argela was tasked to meet the cyber security needs of the turkish armed forces within the framework of the agreement signed in december 2015 with the undersecretariat of defense industry . related activities were completed in 2017 to develop a software defined networks solution to be used in public security and 5g project infrastructures . in 2017 , argela applied for numerous patents at the us patent and trademark office under progran and softwared defined networks . furthermore , argela , joined the \u201copen network foundation ( onf ) \u201d consortium that develops tools and platforms based on software defined networks and virtualization of network functions for networks and applications of various sizes . argela plays an active role with its solutions in two large - scale onf projects . argela is one of the companies making important contributions\nargela ' s solutions portfolio includes network performance monitoring , small cell solutions for public and defense ( 3g & lte ) , internet tv , fixed - mobile convergence and regulatory solutions . argela is a leading provider of small cell solutions and has been named as a\ncool vendor\nby gartner for its small cell technology .\n) - - the ip & tv world forum has honored ttnet , with an international ip & tv industry award for tivibu web service running on argela\u2019s itv solution .\nargela helps telecom operators to increase their customer satisfaction and revenue while decreasing their operating costs and churn through its agile approach and innovative productsargela\u2019s solutions portfolio includes network performance monitoring , small cell solutions for public and defense ( 3g & lte ) , internet tv , fixed - mobile convergence and regulatory solutions . company\u2019s extensive range of products and services and unprecedented commitment to customer satisfaction make argela the choice for state - of - the - art communication needs . 28 telecom operators in 19 countries testify that they are increasing their revenues , reducing their opex , capex and churn using argela\u2019s solutions . collaborating with 14 universities around the world , argela has 13 us patent applications and 8 projects funded by european union . argela internet tv has been recognized by the industry with iptv industry awards , best ip tv , hybrid or connected tv service growth achievement award .\nargela collaborates with telecom operators around the world to help them increase their revenue and customer satisfaction ; contain their costs , and decrease churn through distinguished and innovative turn - key solutions including , but not limited to , argela adz - on advertising platform , fixed - mobile convergence , web tv , intelligent network ( in ) applications and femtocell .\nargela collaborates with telecom operators around the world to help them increase their revenue and customer satisfaction ; contain their costs , and decrease churn through distinguished and innovative turn - key solutions including , but not limited to , fixed - mobile convergence , argela adz - on advertising platform , web tv , intelligent network ( in ) applications and femtocell .\nmobil d\u00fcnya kongresi barselona ' da ba\u015flad\u0131 . . . argela teknoloji ' nin ceo ' su b\u00fclent kaytaz , habert\u00fcrk tv ekonomi m\u00fcd\u00fcr\u00fc serdar kuter ' in konu\u011fu oldu . . .\nargela collaborates with telecom operators to help them increase their revenue , customer satisfaction and loyalty , and decrease churn through distinguished , innovative solutions . these solutions include the award - winning argela adz - on advertising platform , fixed - mobile convergence , ims applications , in , service delivery framework , internet tv , performance monitoring tools and femtocells & home gateway .\ntransferring avea eir ( gsm core network equipment indentity register ) system ' s from network mng . systems department to it infrastructure dept . by working together with avea and argela groups\nat argela , innovation is our passion . each day we go to work , we want to push the limits of research and innovation to develop the communication technologies of the future .\nargela will be exhibiting in hall 1 - c13 during mobile world congress and will be demonstrating the advertising solution on windows mobile , iphone , pc , ip phone and web tv .\n2007 between june 19 , 2007 and june 21 , 2007 in chicago . argela will be participating in demos and marketing presentations to enter the us ims markets with several other companies .\nbulent kaytaz , ceo of argela , explained : \u201cwe are proud to be part of this project and very enthusiastic to team up with alfa in the upcoming phases as well . argela\u2019s award winning itv platform provides a unique experience with its true multiscreen functionality and other outstanding features and is a very good example of how innovative services a broadband operator can offer to its subscribers\u201d .\nargela helps keep communities and nations safe through public safety solutions designed to meet the needs of high - security communications situations . we excel in providing mobile , reliable and high - bandwidth solutions .\nlebanese mobile network , alfa telecom , has partnered istanbul - based argela itv platform to launch alfa mobile tv providing live tv channels and video on demand ( vod ) content on tablets and smartphones .\nclient , and will use a standards - compliant sip application server ( sipas ) and several other components from argela and other vendors . the focus will be the interoperable aspect of our solution . \u201d\nmr . bulent kaytaz , argela\u2019s ceo , said : \u201cour top priority at argela is to deliver the best and innovative solutions for the service providers . we are proud to be the developer of tivibu , ttnet\u2019s award - winning web tv service . this award reflects that tivibu is a great solution that delivers the convenience of an \u201canytime , anywhere\u201d converged platform offering advanced features that satisfy ttnet\u2019s customers . \u201d\nmr ercan yilmaz , argela\u2019s vp , international business development , said : \u201cwe , as argela , are excited about the joint effort with ericsson turkey to enrich the future - proof ims application portfolio with the integration of our vcc on ericsson ims expert center . we are looking forward to completing the integration and certification process soon and starting toteami up with ericsson for the commercial launch of this technology . \u201d\nmr . bulent kaytaz , argela\u2019s ceo , said :\nour top priority at argela is to deliver the best and innovative solutions for the service providers . we are proud to be the developer of tivibu , ttnet\u2019s award - winning web tv service . this award reflects that tivibu is a great solution that delivers the convenience of an \u201canytime , anywhere\u201d converged platform offering advanced features that satisfy ttnet\u2019s customers .\nargela 5g excellence center , launched in february 2017 to develop 5g technologies , opened its doors at aceremony hosted by t\u00fcrk telekom ceo paul doany and argela ceo b\u00fclent kaytaz and attended by prime minister binali y\u0131ld\u0131r\u0131m , minister of transportation , maritime affairs and communications ahmet arslan , minister of science , industry and technology faruk \u00f6zl\u00fc and president of the information and communications technologies authority \u00f6mer fatih sayan . more than 30 academics from numerous universities work at the 5g excellence center , which conducts activities to help turkey become a country that develops and exports 5g technologies . in this regard , argela 5g excellence center carries out the following efforts :\nargela works with various universities in turkey on next generation technologies such as 5g , software defined networks , and network function virtualization , cyber security , self - organizing mobile networks and big data . headquartered in istanbul , the company has r & d facilities in ankara and sunnyvale , california , usa . in 2017 , to improve its international recognition and create new business prospects , argela developed business partnerships in several countries .\ntelefonica and argela ' s subsidiary in the usa , netsia have completed the successful integration of netsia ' s private lte demo platform into telefonica ' s global network labs located in madrid . @ incnetsia @ telefonica\nargela\u2019s solution portfolio includes programmable radio access networks , software - defined networks , lte macro base stations , network performance monitoring , subscriber analytics , customer satisfaction management , fixed - mobile convergence ( wirofon ) and tambu .\nargela\u2019s mission isn\u2019t simply to provide solutions for the present ; it\u2019s to generate innovative technologies for the future of communication . we do this through applying our extensive telecom experience to a rigorous , dynamic research and development process .\nargela technologies is the leading provider of next generation network service infrastructure components for wireline and wireless service providers in turkey and middle east region . with its comprehensive service infrastructure components such as service delivery platform ( sdp ) and\nargela provides telecom operators with turn - key next generation solutions with a strong commitment to developing the most innovative products & services , understanding operators\u2019 needs , customizing solutions accordingly and building a continous relationship with its partners and customers .\nwe have a history as one of the most innovation oriented technology company in turkey . by joining argela you join this innovation race : a community of developers and employees who are committed to creating the communications networks for future generations .\nargela was one of five vendors included in gartner\u2019s report . other companies recognized by gartner in this report include astellia ( france ) , optenet ( spain ) , bytemobile ( silicon valley ) and spidercloud wireless ( silicon valley ) .\nto the 5g architectural design project \u201cm - cord\u201d built within the onf , based on software defined networks , virtualization of network functions , and cloud technologies . argela\u2019s partners in this project are mainly the world\u2019s leading companies and telecom operators .\nargela adz - on consists of five verticals offering various new service capabilities : adz - on - voice , adz - on - messaging , adz - on - tv , adz - on - internet and adz - on - vas .\nin 2013 , argela for the first time expanded into a new industry outside telecommunications when it was selected to carry out the fourth generation ( 4g / lte ) communication system development project ( ulak ) of the undersecretariat for defense industries . under this project , argela cooperates with business partners to domestically develop all the hardware and software components of base stations with lte communication technology . these base stations will be used by both mobile operators and government and institutions working for public safety .\nas a leader in the industry for more than 10 years , argela has fostered relationships with companies across the world . at home in turkey , our ankara and istanbul offices provide telecom and public safety solutions for telecom operators , government and national defense .\nthe pre - call ad insert application ( a . k . a . multimedia sponsored call , ) which is now part of argela adz - on - voice , had been previously honored with the prestigious oracle partnernetwork innovation award for europe , middle east and africa .\nthe progran solution , which argela\u2019s us based subsidiary netsia has been developing for some time , provides scalable and flexible architecture for 5g technologies , and thus enables the provision of a high capacity , customized network and service solutions to address the mobile communication needs of the future .\nargela\u2019s cgw offers operators a chance to attract new customers through our quality voip solutions . these solutions allow subscribers to bypass expensive roaming charges and connect with their communities back home . also , our cgw generates new revenue streams by helping you gain subscribers from the following areas :\nbecause of this , it\u2019s essential to port legacy services into new media and offer value - added services . argela\u2019s convergence gateway ( cgw ) solution helps the operator to compete against other ott players and provides a unified system that\u2019s easy - to - use and highly available .\nthe company also carries out a number of projects with various universities and companies within the framework of the european union fp7 and celtic programs . with these projects argela not only contributes to the technological advancement of turkey , but also obtains funding for its r & d efforts via eu support .\ncommenting on the new service , marwan hayek , chairman and ceo of alfa , said : \u201cthis comes within the constant efforts made by alfa to add value to its customers and improve their experience with the different services we provide . alfa mobile tv service is a pioneer multiscreen tv service in lebanon , proving alfa\u2019s innovative vision in the region . we would like to thank argela for bringing their technology and experience to make this project a success . by delivering this tv service on the argela itv platform , we are able to offer our subscribers a more personal and connected tv experience . \u201d\nbut we\u2019re not limited with our efforts toward the future . argela\u2019s solutions and products for today\u2019s technology has powerful presence in various sectors , including telecom , public safety and defense arenas . our powerful solutions have allowed organizations in each of these sectors to thrive in their operations , customer satisfaction and growth .\nargela\u2019s 5g slicing technology poc enables the virtual partitioning of both the radio access network ( ran ) and the core network ( cn ) components of the cellular network as well as orchestration of end - to - end slicing , effectively enabling network - as - a - service for different use and business cases .\n) - - argela , a leading provider of telecom solutions for fixed and mobile operators , today announced that it has been named a \u201ccool vendor\u201d by gartner for its innovative femtocell technology in 2011 . in gartner\u2019s report , \u201ccool vendors in communications service provider infrastructure 2011 , \u201d authored by akshay sharma and deborah kish ,\nargela\u2019s multimedia sponsored calls allow callers to watch short multimedia ads at no charge or partially subsidized voice service over a multimedia capable sip client , leveraging advertisement income . this enables mobile operators to fight against competition and falling arpu , while offering a richer user experience by providing interactive purchasing and viewing capabilities in parallel to calling .\nargela\u2019s end - to - end telco - centric advertising solution helps operators monetize a multitude of subscriber touch - points - mobile , fixed , calling card , and voip - by enabling brands to deliver relevant and interactive campaigns to their target audience across multiple channels including pre - call , in - sms , iptv and webtv .\nmr . tahsin yilmaz , ttnet\u2019s ceo , said :\nit is an honor to win this prestigious award which is accepted to be a global reference point . tivibu will be offering new distinguished features and content in the future . we would like to thank argela , our web tv partner , for their efforts and dedication in this project .\nmr . tahsin yilmaz , ttnet\u2019s ceo , said : ' ' it is an honor to win this prestigious award which is accepted to be a global reference point . tivibu will be offering new distinguished features and content in the future . we would like to thank argela , our web tv partner , for their efforts and dedication in this project .\n) - - argela , a leading provider of fixed mobile convergence solutions for telecom operators , participates in ericsson ims expert center in istanbul , turkey . the center focuses on ims and links content and application providers to operators who , in turn , employ a direct line of sight with the developer community , which enables rapid development of future services .\ncarrier - grade solutions are a necessity for telecom operators , regulatory bodies and government agencies . knowing this , argela , has crafted a series of telecom products that lead the way in efficiency and intelligence . the services we provide are an elegant mix of compliance to industry standards , scalable , open and able to keep pace with all the latest advancements .\ntivibu service which is developed by argela , a leading next - generation telecom solutions provider , offers a range of advanced features such as catch up tv , network pause live tv , unlimited access to vod library of 1000 + titles , tvod library for the newest and premium content , and 87 linear broadcast tv channels from local , national and international providers .\nthe report recognizes companies which offer solutions to communications service providers ( csps ) . csps , the report concludes , need new services to offer end - users in order to compete with the \u201cover - the - top applications\u201d being provided by skype , hulu and other companies . argela is highlighted for its converged telecom solutions which are based on its femtocell technology .\non the other hand , international cellphone roaming is slowly getting cheaper but it still costs too much to majority of the subscribers . if a substantial number of citizens of a country are working or living abroad then subscribers can benefit greatly by bypassing roaming carriers and using a quality voip solution of the operator powered by argela cgw . the system generates new revenue streams from\nargela will be exhibiting in hall 1 - c13 during mobile world congress and will be demonstrating the advertising solution on windows mobile , iphone , pc , ip phone and web tv . along with adz - on , visitors will be able to see other next - generation telecom solutions including award - winning fixed - mobile convergence solution , femtocell , in applications and web tv .\n\u201c5g networks need to provide support for a wide range of use and business cases , potentially each with vastly different service requirements . it is crucial to develop 5g to appear as a \u201csingle system\u201d that can meet these diverse requirements and also ensure that the network remains profitable for the operator . a use case optimized approach is needed for 5g , requiring a highly adaptable , virtualizable and dynamically programmable network . \u201d said b\u00fclent kaytaz , ceo of argela . \u201cat argela , we envision a 5g network where network slices are created and service specific optimizations are invoked for them programmatically . the slices will potentially provide individually optimized network configurations for all active use cases . in addition , they will provide a new dimension for operators to innovate revenue generating services . \u201d\nin addition to the fourth generation communication system development project ( ulak ) signed with the turkish undersecretariat for defense ( ssm ) in 2013 , the company also worked on the software - defined network infrastructure project for public security networks under the milat project signed in 2015 with ssm . furthermore , argela collaborates with other public and defense industry institutions on various projects related to the defense industry .\nargela\u2019s cn slicing technology on the other hand , allows for a programmatically modular disaggregation of the cn components for each slice , virtualization of these components and implementing them using vms on generic servers at a data center . the technology is capable of providing the most suitable resources and network topology to different types of use and business cases . orchestration of cn slicing allows for the sharing of some of these components across multiple slices .\nargela\u2019s ceo , mr . bulent kaytaz commented , \u201cwe appreciate gartner\u2019s recognition of our femtocell technology . our technology is a leading solution for operators who want to manage the exponential growth of mobile data traffic . when our latest innovations are added to our core femtocell technology , we are entering the arena of an automated - connected home with many value - added services for telecom subscribers . in this regard , our femtocell products are solutions for both operators and for end - users . \u201d\nhaving seen this as an opportunity to create an effective point of reach with their subscribers , alfa , a lebanese mobile network managed by orascom telecom has launched the \u201calfa mobile tv\u201d service powered by argela itv platform . the service will enable alfa\u2019s data customers to watch tv and movies on various devices through alfa\u2019s 3g and 4g networks or through wifi . the service provides the subscribers with the ability to watch live tv channels and video on demand ( vod ) content on their tablets and smartphones .\nalfa telecom , lebanese mobile network managed by orascom telecom , has launched alfa mobile tv powered by argela itv platform . the service will enable customers to watch live tv channels and vod content on tablets and smartphones . a wide variety of content is available including sports , movies , news , music , and kids entertainment in channels like rotana clip , al arabiya , bloomberg , al jazeera , france 24 , fashion tv , lbc sat , mbc1 , mbc3 , spacetoon , abu dhabi sports , bloomberg etc .\ntoday , telecoms networks are rapidly transferred to the cloud by means of virtualization technologies , and turned into programmable and sliceable softwarebased structures . t\u00fcrk telekom also aims to transform its network through a long - term program , by employing software - based technologies such as sdn ( software defined network ) and nfv ( network function virtualization ) , and preparing it for 5g . in this context , argela will play an active role in determining the right architecture and strategy for t\u00fcrk telekom network\u2019s transformation , by researching and developing the technologies to be used , and adapting open source projects to the network .\nthe ran slicing technology in the poc is argela\u2019s progran architecture , which decouples the data and control planes in the ran , and allows operators to dynamically create , modify or terminate virtual base stations on an existing base station hardware . each virtual base station governs a non - overlapping portion of the wireless resources using its own , use case optimized control functionalities . the progran architecture also allows for vran implementations where the base stations are disaggregated into central and remote units ( cus & rus ) and some of their functionalities are virtualized and moved to a data center as cus . the cus are pooled by the rus as needed .\nour goal ? to continue our standing as a leader in the 5g movement through focusing on software - defined networking ( sdn ) and network functions virtualization ( nfv ) .\nwe use sdn and nfv for the softwarization of legacy network functions and , through the use of commercial - grade , off - the - shelf equipment , we virtualize underlying infrastructure , too .\nwe work hand in hand with universities , research institutions and industry leading strategic partners to sharpen our expertise in these areas and to prepare ourselves for future discoveries and innovation .\nour high - level solutions are timely . now , more than ever , government agencies and public safety bodies know that cellular technology is a far more nimble and cost - effective way to deploy tactical solutions . our feature - rich , future - proof solutions exceed the benefits of the traditional solution of dedicated proprietary communications systems .\nour commercial telecom experience is invaluable to government agencies and public safety bodies . as these organizations deploy tactical systems , they\u2019re recognizing commercial cellular technology is often a more cost - effective , feature - rich and future - proof option than many dedicated proprietary communications solutions .\non a day - to - day level , our network and subscriber analytics services ward off churn and unneeded operational expenses through precise solutions that enhance the customer experience . and while we\u2019re saving you from additional opex , we\u2019re also generating new revenue streams through voip and ott solutions .\nwe also specialize in end - to - end device and lawful registration solutions that can help mobile operators and regulatory bodies curb fraud , and , therefore , major tax losses .\nofcom has produced another one of its surveys looking at the nation\u2019s viewing and surfing habits . this one is focused on . .\nthe beeb has released its latest iplayer figures , showing the amount of views in march , and some interesting mobile stats have . .\nthose of you with a smart tv of the lg variety will quite possibly be pleased to hear that the company . .\nwith more tablet pcs hitting the shops every month , here\u2019s a quick round up of some of the best that\u2019s on . .\namazon have announced 20 % off all kindles \u2013 including the kindle fire hd and hdx editions . this results in the following . .\nif you\u2019ve been waiting for the right moment to dip your toes into the e - reading waters , then now is the time . .\nsamsung\u2019s become the latest android vendor to sign a patent agreement with microsoft , promising to pay the company license fees on . .\nas of 8 : 40 gtm , twitter is still offline after a series of problems this morning . twitter was previously reported as down . .\nthe xperia z4 failed to show at ces 2015 , but expectations remain high for sony\u2019s flagship smartphone , which is expected to . .\nanti - censorship supporters will be celebrating today after the european court of justice ( ecj ) ruled that eu courts do not have the . .\npmc telecom has announced a new package of calls , lines , and broadband services for business , with tariffs claimed to beat bt . .\nthe big event has finally just come and gone , beginning an hour and a half ago at the apple campus over . .\napple has revealed its latest financial results for fiscal q2 2013 , the quarter which ran up to the end of march , . .\nare you an iphone owner , jealous of facebook\u2019s latest move to bring the home app to android ? well , if so , worry . .\nthat great bastion of video games journalism ( or any journalism for that matter ) the sun has today run an \u201cexclusive\u201d high . .\napparently both microsoft and sony are going to focus more on free - to - play games , and in - app purchases , with their next - generation consoles due . .\nzombies are proving ever popular , with deep silver\u2019s sequel dead island : riptide holding onto the top spot in the uk all - format . .\nin a hugely ambitious project , engineers are working on a new urban operating system designed to manage everything from traffic lights . .\nsir clive sinclair has been credited with the worst gadget flop ever with his c5 electric trike back in the 1980s . . .\ngoogle\u2019s has posted a preview video up on youtube showing off how its infamous project glass will work . except now it\u2019s . .\nturk telekom\u2019s wirofon service won the commsmea \u201cnew telecom service of the year\u201d award which is given to an operator for a particularly innovative or successful service that has been launched in the last year .\nwirofon is a wireless service that enables turk telekom customers to make calls from their dual - mode handsets with the wi - fi support feature irrespective of their location , and also in the absence of a sim card in the handset .\nin addition to dual mode handsets , this service is available on a pc and any sip based phone .\naccessible through the internet , it provides the users with quite cheaper tariffs and enables them to stay connected , even if they are abroad .\nit removes the boundaries of telecom by helping network operators expand their market beyond their geographical area and allowing them to launch new , innovative , revenue - generating services .\nconvergence gateway enables wireless and wireline operators to extend their voice and other traditional services .\npsn update : not back until the weekend . . . or next week ?\ntechwatch \u00a9 2005 - 2018 brite media . all rights reserved | about | staff | privacy | disclaimer | press / media | contact\nboasting an enhanced content and improved features to redefine tv and movie watching experience in turkey , tivibu web recently brought back the \u201cbest ip tv , hybrid or connected tv service growth achievement\u201d award of international ip & tv industry awards held within the scope of ip & tv world forum 2011 where iptv - oriented telecom operators , technology partners and content providers from various countries come together .\nthe ip & tv industry awards honor service providers for their innovation , excellence and achievement in the iptv industry . ip & tv industry award winners were announced wednesday , march 23 , at the 2011 ip & tv world forum in london .\nbersay communications consultancy burak mergen + 90212 337 51 86 / + 90554 280 72 67 burak . mergen @ urltoken or esra egilmez + 90212 337 52 79 / + 90554 366 69 88 esra . egilmez @ 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 .\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 .\nt\u00fcrk telekom , one of the world\u2019s largest fixed line operators and turkey\u2019s leading communication and convergence technologies company , reached more than 110 , 000 subscribers in its first month with new webtv product tivibu . launched though t\u00fcrk telekom group\u2019s broadband operator ttnet on february 24th , tivibu offers television and cinema experiences to the users of its high - speed broadband service . webtv does not require the user to have a fixed location or a set - top - box : a webtv account and a broadband connection are enough to use the service . the [ free to download ] software and the middleware for tivibu\u2026\nview more of the latest press releases from across the industry or post your company ' s news .\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 !\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 .\nour meticulously constructed products provide solutions in the commercial , public safety and defense sectors .\nthis drive for the future has put us at the leading edge of the 5g movement . as leaders in this movement , we\u2019re generating intellectual property rights for the 5g - enabling technologies that are necessary to this tech revolution .\nin addition to our work with the future of telecom and our current collection of clients , we devote our energies to collaborative initiatives with technology companies , consortia and universities worldwide .\nbeyond turkey , our presence is prominent in central asia , the middle east , africa and the united states , where our sunnyvale , ca , office has close ties to the american tech movement .\nso get connected on linkedin and follow us on www . kariyer . net . not only will you get to know us \u2013 and vice versa \u2013 but you\u2019ll be among the first to hear about the latest career opportunities .\nir survey - tell us what you think of our ir services and our website .\nwirofon is a new generation communication platform available to all operators\u2019 subscribers , which enables the instant messaging , as well as images , video or audio files , and sharing , free - of - charge hd quality audio or video chats . subscribers with t\u00fcrk telekom home lines can login to the wirofon app with their home phone information and call any fixed or mobile number . during the call , subscribers can use the minutes included in their home line tariff , without paying any extra fees . as such , in turkey , subscribers can use their home phone as a mobile wherever they want , and when abroad , they can dial turkey at domestic call tariffs .\nmarking a first for turkey , tambu is a new smart keyboard app compatible with many platforms and that can be downloaded to smart devices . designed specifically for the turkish language , tambu offers rich content including text completion , correction and translation , as well as animated stickers , gifs , a proverb catalogue , and different keyboard themes .\nnetsia has installed its special lte testing platform running on progran technology in the test environments of prominent american and european operators . to thisdate , the progran test platform has been delivered to the following operators :\nfollowing the successful implementation of ulak project in the field , operators will continue developing the features as they prefer .\nfunctioning as a center of interoperability , certification and training for lte and 5g .\nthe center is also used for testing and developing various virtualization technologies in a lab environment , within the scope of the t\u00fcrk telekom transformation program .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nturkcell cno mr . gediz sezgin visited netsia booth during turkcell technology summit and examined netsia ' s 5g ran slicing technology wtih a demonstration conducted by netsia and turkcell . # 5g # ran # slicing urltoken\nturkey ' s minister of transport , maritime affairs and communications , mr . ahmet arslan visited netsia ' s stand @ mwc2018 . during minister aslan ' s visit , # netsia ' s ran slicing product # progran was demonstrated . urltoken\n# netsia is @ mwc18 in barcelona . come to visit us at hall # 1 , stand c40 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 - 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", "topic": 3}], "title": "unikey", "paragraphs": ["from version 4 . 3 , all unikey releases will be digitally signed . see unikey\u2019s signature .\nthe protection system prevents the cloning of unikey to evade restrictions set on the unikey device and software .\nnew unikey coo brings wealth of entrepreneurial and expansion expertise to drive unikey\u2019s access control technology growth across markets .\nfor more information on unikey , please visit urltoken . follow unikey on facebook , twitter , and linkedin and google + .\nplease note : urltoken is the only official website of unikey . the author is not responsible for any other websites providing unikey software .\nunikey ' s founder & ceo , phil dumas , currently has an approval rating of 66 % . unikey ' s primary competitors are\nowler has collected 14 screenshots of unikey ' s website since may 2014 . the latest unikey website design screenshot was captured in dec 2017 .\nunikey is the most popular vietnamese keyboard for windows . the core unikey vietnamese input method is also the engine for many vietnamese keyboards in linux , macos and ios . unikey is free of charge . source code for the unikey vietnamese input method is distributed under the gnu general public license .\nunikey designs and develops access control and smart lock solutions for automotive , residential and commercial sectors . unikey is headquartered in orlando , florida . phil dumas is the founder & ceo of unikey . unikey has raised a total of $ 16 . 1m in funding . unikey ' s main competitors are lockitron , august and latch . as of june 2018 , unikey has 4 . 7k fans on facebook and 2 . 8k followers on twitter .\nsince unikey was founded in 2010 , it has participated in 5 rounds of funding . in total unikey has raised $ 16 . 1m . unikey ' s last funding round was on jun 2017 for a total of $ 5 . 0m\nunikey seeks to mitigate threats to piracy and intellectual property theft . unikey products ensure unique global identification for every device , tamper - proof configuration and strong licensing .\nunikey receives $ 1 . 1m seed round investment lead by ff venture capital .\nunikey currently has 2 , 793 followers on twitter . as of july 2014 unikey had 1 , 619 followers . that ' s a 72 percent increase in 3 years\nunikey currently has 4 , 656 fans on facebook . as of february 2015 unikey had 4 , 107 fans . that ' s a 13 percent increase in 3 years\nunikey is driverless , meaning users can plug - in and get started straight away .\nunikey technologies , an orlando , fl - based smart . . . . . .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at unikey technologies , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the unikey technologies company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at unikey technologies .\npress release : unikey : global smart lock market growth at 75 . 26 % ( 2016 - 2020 ) - key vendors are august , goji , haven , unikey & yale\nafter surviving abc\u2019s \u2018shark tank\u2019 , unikey technologies raises $ 1 . 1m for smartphone door keys\nunikey is very small , does not need any additional library . no installation is required .\nhat have helped me with my peri menopause symptoms . keep up the great work unikey !\nunikey enters a licensing deal with kwikset . the kwikset kevo product launches in 12 months .\nunikey designs and develops access control and smart lock solutions for automotive , residential and commercial sectors . unikey was founded in 2010 . unikey ' s headquarters is located in orlando , florida , usa 32801 . it has raised 16 . 1m in 5 rounds . the l . . .\nhis latest creation , unikey , may finally replace physical keys . when dumas debuted the product on\n1 please compare unikey in our online store for the most up - to - date specifications .\nunikey std is the leading usb - based solution to software protection . whether you\u2019re a seasoned programmer or security novice , unikey\u2019s highly customisable yet easy - to - use interface ensures software security .\nunikey expands into the commercial market - signs first two partners . kwikset kevo 2nd generation launches .\nunikey establishes several strategic partnerships , expands senior management team , and closes next venture capital round .\nunikey provides the mobile access technology behind smart locks such as kevo by kwikset , which can be unlocked by a smartphone . unikey\u2019s goal is to replace the entire keychain by enabling more mobile access .\nlockmakers kwikset and weiser tease a new door lock with unikey ' s smartphone - based locking tech .\nafter surviving abc\u2019s \u2018shark tank\u2019 , unikey technologies raises $ 1 . 1m for smartphone door keys \u2013 techcrunch\norlando mayor buddy dyer visits unikey as the company makes plans to boost technology and collaborati . . .\nunikey expands executive team as the company prepares for continued growth and next investment round ( . . .\nfrom cutting edge design to frictionless access , grosvenor is working with unikey to transform physic . . .\nensure identification by engraving your dongle\u2019s id , serial number , or custom text on to your unikey .\nunikey , i have lost 30 lbs . i plan to continue , and recommend it to anyone interested\nto better understand how the unikey lock will work , here are some screenshots of the device in action .\nplease see the specifications tab of unikey time in our online store for the most current and detailed specifications .\nthe post mobile startup unikey technologies brings in new financing appeared first on newscenter . io . . . .\nhaven lock and unikey technologies are partnering to release the new smart lock haven connect . haven . . .\nplease see the specifications tab of unikey std in our online store for the most current and detailed specifications .\nthe core technology behind kevo comes from a company called unikey , which was featured last year on abc ' s startup competition show\nshark tank .\nthe idea is that a unikey - powered door lock allows you to open the lock simply by touching it when you ' re carrying a unikey - enabled smartphone or an included key fob . the technology also lets you assign access to others who have a unikey - compatible smartphone .\nunikey technologies , the world ' s largest smart access control platform provider , is changing the way . . .\nlockitron is a top competitor of unikey . lockitron is a private company that was founded in 2009 in mountain view , california . lockitron operates in the household products industry . compared to unikey , lockitron has 132 more employees .\nfor unikey technologies , 2017 has been a momentous year full of expansion and collaboration . with se . . .\nsince the beginning , unikey has been redefining the way the world accesses everything . what started o . . .\ntoday , unikey powers the only keyless bluetooth residential door lock on the market , kevo , in partnership with kwikset .\nunikey is a technology innovator focused on access control . unikey ' s proprietary touch - to - open\u00ae technology can be easily integrated into lock or code systems making your smartphone your key . this technology affords secure access by simply . . .\naugust is seen as one of unikey ' s biggest rivals . august was founded in 2012 , and is headquartered in san francisco , california . august operates in the home security industry . august generates $ 709k more revenue vs . unikey .\nwinter park , fl \u2013 november 5 , 2014 \u2013 unikey , the industry leader in smart access control technology announced today that seth page has joined unikey as chief operating officer . with 20 years of technology , corporate and business development experience including international deals , operations and finance , page brings a vast knowledge in strategic partnerships and scaling businesses to the unikey team .\nunikey technologies is changing the way the world accesses everything by empowering # accesscontrol oems with secure and convenient # mobilekey solutions .\nwith over 1 million users and growing , the unikey platform is creating the bridge between the digital and physical security worlds .\nmiwa made a statement early this year also alluding to limited device support for their collaboration with unikey on their alv2 lock .\nlatch is seen as one of unikey ' s top competitors . latch was founded in new york , new york } in 2013 . latch competes in the home security industry . compared to unikey , latch generates $ 940 . 5k more revenue .\nunikey has employees and is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 81 .\nan orlando smart - lock maker wants to delve into new markets for business . unikey technologies inc . cl . . .\nequipped with power - packed security features within its hardware and software products assures tamper - proof storage of important data . unikey delivers the utmost level of protection in defending against malicious entities . unikey employs strong encryption which is pivotal for establishing secure communication .\nwith over 1 million users and growing , the unikey platform is creating the bridge between the digital and physical security worlds . urltoken\nunikey is looking for a highly motivated senior - level devops engineer to work on azure cloud services and . net web services .\nremotely update the license of your software on the unikey device , such as add or remove functionalities , extend the validity period .\nreleased unikey 4 . 3 rc3 with bug fixes for excel and browsers ( chrome , edge , firefox , internet explorer ) .\nunikey in 2018 , we ' ll continue to focus on partnering with market - leading lock and access control com . . .\norlando , florida - based unikey , a developer of an app that lets smartphone users unlock doors , has sec . . .\nmobile access control is on the rise , and now available to the entire pacs industry with unikey ' s cor . . .\nunikey\u2019s enveloper tool allows you to protect your software quickly with no fuss , while api functionality allows advanced users to tinker until their heart\u2019s content . multiple protection schemes , remote updating and a massive memory capacity makes unikey the most versatile tool on the market .\nso when it comes to predicting the future , phil dumas , unikey ' s founder and president might have done just that .\norlando , fla . ( prweb ) january 16 , 2018 unikey technologies , world ' s largest smart access control plat . . .\nat unikey , our culture is very important to us . it unites our team and motivates us as it enforces th . . .\nin 2012 unikey ' s founder , phil dumas , went on shark tank and showcased a working prototype of the wor . . .\nfast - forward to today , and unikey is announcing a major deal with kwikset , the largest residential lock maker in the us . it ' ll be on sale later this summer . it ' s great news for unikey and its largest investor . . . john frankel .\nclick on the video below to see the prototype of unikey in action on shark tank . to watch it , scroll down to the bottom of unikey ' s press page ( shark tank has rights to clips locked down and we couldn ' t find an embeddable version ) .\nunikey ' s revenue is the third highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 2 . 3m .\nunikey products are some of the most flexible products available on the market . most notable is its range of licensing options , including feature - based , rental , subscription and many more . additionally , unikey is supported by a wide range of operating systems in both 32 and 64 - bit formats . a countless number of development platforms and programming languages are also supported . unikey range has different models for different business needs .\nour platform not only simplifies the development process of mobile access control products , but also includes several pieces of unikey - exclusive technology and security .\nlove their gla , cla , fish oil , and both types of protein powder . = ) thank you , unikey , for making a difference\nbuilt for secure storage , unikey drive is the first secure mass storage dongle with driverless software protection . unikey drive offers a complete solution for storage of your application\u2019s software files , encrypted , hidden and read - only storage across four partitions , with smart card functionality for protecting software on top .\nif you ' re going to break into this , you might as well break into a bank account .\n\u0097 unikey technologies ceo phil dumas\nall of the above said , none of the other companies we ' re looking at today should be too upset at unikey ' s success . with kevo , unikey dramatically expanded the potential consumer ' s knowledge and excitement for smart locks in the us . they also left some room for improvement .\nin addition to secure mass storage , unikey drive offers all of unikey pro ' s software protection functionality , including driverless installation , hardware - based encryption , multiple protection schemes , embedded api protection , floating licensing , massive memory capacity , hardware and software ids for identification of devices , and network functionality .\ncongratulations to celina nuevo on winning unikey ' s kwikset kevo raffle ! it was great to meet you at the ucf college of business administration internship invitational .\ncontrol how your data is accessed with four unique partitions . each partition is re - sizable and formatted with provided tools for full control over your unikey .\nh great success ! unikey products have time and time again proven to be superior in quality . i am never without bile builder , mag key , progestake\nunikey time is the first driverless software protection dongle with an inbuilt rtc ( real - time clock ) , designed to meet the needs of single or multi - user time - based licensing . containing all the features of the unikey pro , this is a must - have upgrade for developers utilizing time - based licensing .\nthe unikey is not yet available for purchase or pre - order . however , there\u2019s a form on the company\u2019s website to reserve a spot in the pre - order line and you may want to put your name down . unikey tells techcrunch that they\u2019ve had tens of thousands of sign - ups since appearing on shark tank .\nunikey has since worked with era to create a new industrial design concept for the lock so the leading - edge technology on the inside is reflected by a striking case on the outside . era also relied on unikey for management of the manufacturing process to get all of the pieces in place for a launch by the end of 2016 .\nyour unikey lets you access important university systems and resources . it ' s important that you have a strong password , which is one of the strongest defences against hackers .\nhey orlando ! unikey is currently looking for a software engineer for our android team . for more information check out the link . we look forward to hearing from you .\nwe ' re hiring ! unikey is currently looking for a senior devops engineer . if you or someone you know may be interested , check out the attached link below .\nwinter park , fla . \u2014unikey , a company focused on keyless entry , in may added $ 5 million in funding , an extension on existing funding from various partners .\nunikey ' s technology knows which side of the door the owner is on , so being too close to the lock from the inside won ' t let a nearby stranger in .\nunikey on wednesday announced the new kwikset kevo , a bluetooth - connected deadbolt door lock that pairs with apple ' s iphone to make fumbling with house keys a thing of the past .\nunikey seamlessly works across various devices without the hassle of needing to install additional divers . driverless devices mean that your products are simply \u2018plug and play\u2019 completely avoiding any issues related to drivers .\nera chose to partner with unikey , the technology company powering the first smart lock in the us , to bring their vision to the uk . unikey was selected based on their history of being pioneers in the industry , and their record for delivering best - in - class products . the result of this partnership , the era touchkey was first demoed at ces in 2015 .\nthe differences between lockitron and unikey / kevo are substantial , despite their similar - sounding concepts . unikey technology is embedded in a familiar - looking tumbler lock , while apigy ' s lockitron device is an accessory that attaches to an interior deadbolt lever . both devices allow you to grant access to other users , but lockitron allows you to use your smartphone to lock or unlock a door remotely via smartphone . unikey locks do not yet offer this feature . lockitron is also compatible with any smartphone , as well as any older phone that can send a text message .\nunikey is guaranteed to be the most cost - effective software protection dongle on the market . secutech is eager to discuss your organisation\u2019s individual needs to ensure the right product at the right price .\nwe are so sure you will love our products that we offer life - time warranty for unikey std and pro , valid for as long as the original customer owns and uses the product .\nunikey ' s biggest strengths are its strategic partnerships with kwikset & miwa . its biggest weakness is limited device support , but they are betting on expanding adoption of bluetooth smart and nfc tech .\nwith a legacy of selling locks for more than 175 years , era trusted unikey to design their first smart lock for the uk market , responding to british homeowners\u2019 calls to revolutionize the lock .\nunikey drive offers mass storage across four different partitions : normal , virtual cd ( read - only ) , secure and hidden partitions , modifiable to suit any organisation ' s software protection needs .\nplease see the specifications tab of unikey drive ( 2 gb , 4 gb , 8 gb , 16 gb , 32 gb ) in our online store for the most current and detailed specifications .\n' s shark tank last year , he received investment offers from all five judges . dumas has now raised over $ 2 . 3 million from traditional investors including ff venture capital , and he is licensing unikey ' s technology to kwikset , one of the largest lock and lockset manufacturers in the world . unikey ' s touch - lock devices will soon be sold in major retail outlets such as\nunikey offers an optimised api designed to give complete flexibility to developers enabling them to make modifications to their software ; logical addressing alleviates concerns surrounding memory addressing and errors from overwriting information in memory cells .\nunikey ' s mission is to replace the entire keychain with your phone in a more convenient way than a key . check out how we ' ve been making progress toward that mission since 2010 .\nsecutech currently serves customers in 62 countries , we offer excellent free technical support for any issues you may have . our technical professionals work closely with unikey customers to deliver the utmost level of customer satisfaction .\nbut frankel didn ' t say any of that , because he ' s polite , and this was one of his limited partners talking . instead , he rolled his eyes and sent a note to unikey .\nunikey currently has 15 partnerships and nearly 100 potential partnerships the company is in talks with . \u201cwe\u2019ve seen a massive influx in new partnerships and business development in our space\u2014the mobile key space , \u201d dumas noted .\nonce the unikey locking system is installed in a door , any paired android , ios , or blackberry device can unlock it . the system is not dependent on an app , but rather the system unlocks the door by simply detecting when the phone is in the immediate vicinity . \u201cas long as i\u2019m in range of the lock , i can control it , \u201d said unikey founder and ceo phil dumas on the show .\nnetwork functionality allows a controlled number of networked clients to operate on a single unikey device attached to the network . functionality extends to black / white listing , elected licensing schemes , configuration with common firewalls and subnet crossing .\nfirst , let ' s talk about how unikey got to\nshark tank .\nit was started in the not - so - techy hotbed of central florida by phil dumas - - a guy obsessed with digitizing locks .\nunikey time\u2019s on - board real - time clock overcomes the easily circumvented nature of software / user - based clocks , ensuring your time - based licensing measures aren\u2019t tampered with . sixteen \u201ctime barriers\u201d ensures maximum flexibility and security .\naided my digestion and keeps me heartburn free ! i have recently started taking bile builder & am finally starting to lose the few extra pounds that have crept up over the years . love unikey ' s quick shipping too !\nwith unikey , you can ensure only users in possession of the physical dongle can access your software . password authentication , software and hardware ids , and a driverless format ensures high - level security without sacrificing ease of software distribution .\nsecutech understands the importance of brand recognition . we offer colour customisation of our unikey products as well as laser - etching options for text or logos . want to remove secutech\u2019s branding and replace it with your own ? not a problem !\nthe kevo lock bearing the unikey technology will come to market through a partnership with u . s . door hardware makers kwikset and weiser . when kevo launches , it will only work on the ios - based products with bluetooth smart ready capability , currently the iphone 4s , the iphone 5 , the fifth - generation ipod touch , the current - generation ipad , and the ipad mini . unikey says that it anticipates support for android and other devices in the unspecified future .\nusing a unikey product , an iphone owner just taps on the exterior of the lock to gain access . the system , powered by four aa batteries that last over a year , scans to make sure an authorized iphone is in range .\nby uniquely combining existing technologies , unikey has developed a proprietary touch - to - open\u2122 passive keyless entry system that will be integrated into miwa ' s existing radio frequency identification ( rfid ) hospitality lock solutions , providing unparalleled convenience for hotel guests .\nthe good unikey ' s founder phil dumas took his idea for a keyless smart lock to a high profile audience by presenting it on shark tank . at the time i ' ll admit i was dubious . statements like this make me cringe :\nwe ' re eliminating keys ,\nphil dumas , president of unikey , which is partnering with miwa lock to offer keyless entry , said at this week ' s hitec hospitality technology conference .\nyou can completely bypass the front desk .\nthe top 10 competitors in unikey ' s competitive set are lockitron , august , latch , igloohome , kwikset , okidokeys , nuki , kevo , acsys technologies company and getgate . together they have raised over 111 . 3m between their estimated 13 . 2k employees .\ntogether with lock companies kwikset and weiser , unikey created a smart lock called kevo which uses bluetooth technology to unlock your door with your smartphone or smart fob , no more keys . or now , you can call them digital or ekeys . times have changed .\nwhat\u2019s so special about rtc ? typically , time - based restrictions use a software / user - based clock , which is easily circumvented by malicious users . unikey time\u2019s rtc is tamper - proof and cannot be falsified . feel secure that your trials , evaluations , subscriptions and other time - based licensing models are protected . unikey time also features driverless installation , hardware - based encryption , multiple protection schemes , embedded api protection , floating licenses , massive memory capacity hardware and software ids for identification of devices , and network functionality .\nthe era touchkey will be the first bluetooth smart lock in the nightlatch design to reach consumers in the uk . the engineering challenges were tackled by a team from unikey working closely with era to make sure the product would meet and exceed the needs of british homeowners .\nabout the upcoming product , which is a result of a partnership between his company and lock maker kwikset . the main feature of the kevo powered by unikey is its\nekey\nfunctionality , which allows iphone owners to use bluetooth low energy to open their front door .\neven if he was too polite to say it , that ' s what john frankel was thinking five months ago when one of his limited partners called him to suggest he try to invest in unikey - - a company he ' d just seen on the popular tv show .\nfree snacks , flexible hours , great sense of community , game room , basketball hoop . everybody is willing to go out of their way to help you , even if they ' re on another team . unikey provides many learning opportunities for interns and full time employees alike .\nif you don\u2019t mind dealing with several minutes of ads , you can see unikey\u2019s shark tank footage by clicking to the 28 : 42 mark . sorry , the video is u . s . only , but it\u2019s not my fault . yell at abc for locking down their videos .\nkwikset and unikey have not yet determined the final pricing of the kevo , but officials expect it to retail for under $ 250 . preorders for the device will begin in mid - june , and the product is on schedule to ship this summer . details can be found at the\ndongle hardware can be customized directly from manufacturing to be a particular color . different colored hardware can be used to identify your unikey device with your company ' s image , or be color - coded for specific purposes . a variety of colors are supported , in metal or metallic variations .\nas a precautionary measure , unikey , which handles the ekey servers , pushes out a constant delete message , so that any time the second device reconnects , its permissions will be invalidated . in addition , the primary user can simply reset the kevo unit manually , wiping out all generated ekeys .\nbecause the value of unikey is really software , dumas was happy for kwikset to do the heavy lifting of manufacturing and distributing the locks . it means they make less on residential lock sales , but it gets the product in the market faster and allows his company to focus on the software .\nthe unikey system also treats a user ' s iphone as a physical key , which means multiple phones can ' t be logged into the account at the same time . if users lose their phone and log into another device , the lost phone ' s key access will automatically be revoked .\none of the first of these smart locks to hit the market is the kwikset kevo powered by unikey lock ( $ 219 ) , available in polished brass , satin nickel and venetian ( dark ) bronze from amazon , brookstone , build . com , home depot , lowe ' s and newegg .\n\u201cwe are thrilled to welcome seth to our team , his experience and expertise will be instrumental in assisting unikey as we grow in international markets and expand our access control technology to new industries . \u201d said phil dumas , founder and president of unikey . \u201cwe are developing additional partnerships to further leverage the unique value of our technology . the possibilities stretch across industries such as continued growth in the home automation space , hospitality , commercial , aircraft and automotive . seth\u2019s deep roots in technology along with his two decades of international business development experience will helps us grow those partnerships and drive our ever expanding technology . \u201d\nsecutech recognises the importance of reducing our carbon footprint . we pride ourselves in adopting green policies such as reducing waste , re - using and recycling . all parts and production processes of unikey devices are lead - free and rohs - compliant . our top of the line products are iso 9001 ; 2000 certified .\nwith the new funding , unikey plans to move beyond the smart home into bigger markets expected to drive iot - smart commercial and smart enterprise . the company plans to bring the security , smart bluetooth , intelligence and re - key technology in kevo to commercial access control , hospitality , government and the enterprise .\nwhat is it ? unikey are best known for the kevo lock , sold by kwikset . this is a full replacement for your current deadbolt that opens with a touch when you carry either a key fob or their iphone app . the kevo also hosts a kiwkset smartkey , a mechanical cylinder that uses a normal key .\n\u201cour investors decided to put a little bit of additional capital in . we brought in some money from two new strategic investors \u2026 they\u2019re private equity firms in the space , \u201d phil dumas , unikey\u2019s founder and ceo , told security systems news . the company\u2019s investors include samsung , asset management ventures and ff venture capital .\nit\u2019s been some one - hundred years since there has been a major upgrade to deadbolt lock . why its taken so long is beyond me , but the kevo ( licensed from unikey by kwikset ) has entered the market to do just that . essentially , you will be able to unlock your deadbolt with a simple touch .\nfrom the company ' s description , unikey is a well thought out product . for example , the system is said to know whether the user holding an authorized iphone is inside or outside of the door . this way , they won ' t accidentally unlock the door by walking up to it to see who ' s knocking .\nunikey was one of the first companies to release a residential smart lock to market . our years of experience and history as pioneers of the industry make us the perfect partner to bring smart connectivity to your lock portfolio . we\u2019ll work with you to integrate the advanced feature set of our platform with the lock design your customers already love .\nwith unikey , a paired phone simply needs to be next to the door to gain access . plus , the company promises a robust user management system allowing owners to quickly grant and deny access to other phones \u2014 there\u2019s even a scheduling system to allow access during only specific times . a standard key still works with the system , too .\nthese advanced features are important , dumas said , because he believes the idea of a smartphone - enabled door lock will never catch on unless it ' s vastly superior to using a traditional key , all without sacrificing security . the unikey system allows users to simply keep their iphone in their pocket to gain authorized secure entry into their home .\nwe also know that lockitron is currently available for preorder for $ 179 and summer market debut . the suggested retail price for the unikey has been reported around $ 149 to $ 199 , but neither the final price nor the ship date of the kevo has been confirmed by kwikset or weiser . we will report back as more information becomes available .\nso far we haven ' t seen unikey explore standard bluetooth or wifi . wifi , in particular , would allow for a huge range of possibilities not only for the users , but for potential integration into various home automation systems . plain bluetooth would draw more power , but also dramatically open up the available devices that could work with their locks .\nas dumas explained on the show , his background is in biometric security and while at sequiam corp , helped launch the first mass - market biometric residential deadbolt . as we\u2019ve probably all experienced , biometric security is anything but foolproof . there are a lot of points for potential failure . this led dumas to develop unikey as a more reliable and convenient system .\nexpanding into the commercial , automotive industry , and beyond . approximately 40 team members , 17 major partnerships ( 7 of which are # 1 in their market and geography ) , 160m + global doors locked and unlocked in 65 countries worldwide , 350 , 000 locks powered by unikey , 15 + patents , raised more than $ 20mm in venture capital and debt .\nunikey technologies , a company made known by abc\u2019s shark tank for technology that turns your smartphone into a universal door key , has raised $ 1 . 1 million according to an sec filing . the amount appears to be in addition to a $ 500 , 000 equity stake raised from mark cuban and kevin o\u2019leary earlier this year on the season finale of the program .\nand an august smart lock , you can pair them so that unlocking or locking your door automatically kicks your thermostat into either home or away mode ( similarly , the unikey kevo smart lock knows who is home as well as their preferred temperature setting ) . and , whenever your nest does switch to away , you can program your lg fridge to focus on energy savings .\neither you\u2019re either leading the pack or you\u2019re following the alpha , and many upstarts are still trying to make up deficits through marketing , cosmetics and back - filling product and security holes ,\nsaid haas .\nwe\u2019re invested in unikey as the market pioneer and a true innovator that is positively affecting people\u2019s lives in a way that respects their traditional tastes and modern sensibilities .\nwe have been a trusted provider of state - of - the - art locks for homeowners in the uk since 1838 , but the time has come to throw away the key . by working with a great partner like unikey , the era touchkey will help revolutionize the lock industry for british homeowners , making home entry easier and more convenient without sacrificing security .\n- era ceo darren waters\ndumas , who has appeared on abc ' s\nshark tank\nto pitch his system , said unikey decided to go iphone - only at launch because of apple ' s established support for the bluetooth low energy profile . as a result , the kwikset kevo will be compatible with apple ' s bluetooth 4 . 0 mobile devices : the iphone 5 , iphone 4s , third - and fourth - generation ipads , ipad mini , and fifth - generation ipod touch .\nthere ' s no pin required to access the mobile app key or button that needs to be toggled . you just enroll your device ( s ) once . hackers aren ' t really a worry either , because unikey scrambles together new key codes all the time . if you lose your smartphone with the the app , you can turn off access on via the website . otherwise , access will turn off on the old device as soon as you activate a new phone .\nwith these device restrictions it will be years before unikey can offer a truly keyless lock ( or cardless in the case of hotel locks ) . this means that the kevo continues to be locked into the kwikset smartkey , which has some serious flaws not addressed by kwikset after several years . also , the kevo requires full hardware replacement . this isn ' t necessarily a bad thing , but it does leave the door open for other manufacturers to offer a simpler installation process .\nthe hotel security industry relies primarily on the mifare protocol , so unikey\u2019s partnership with miwa has to rely on nfc instead of bluetooth . while supported in top - of - the - line android phones , nfc hasn ' t made it to iphones just yet . ( well , it has , physically , but nfc in the iphone 6 is currently restricted to be used only by apple pay ) . which leaves both of their partners missing out on opposite chunks of the potential market .\nwith commercial access control or what\u2019s also known as physical access control systems ( pacs ) you normally sacrifice convenience for security and do it at a price . it doesn\u2019t need to be so complicated and costly . remove the technical hurdles of keycard management by bringing credentials into the mobile space . the same and new advanced technologies that allowed us to create our first residential smart lock can make your commercial reader or lock a painless enterprise experience . with the unikey platform you can create a secure connected product with proven cloud scalability .\nif you are a current student or staff member at the university of sydney , you may use this portal to reset your lost or forgotten password . students to use this service must have previously recorded your mobile phone number and personal email address within sydney student . staff members to use this service must have previously enrolled via the self - service unikey password reset enrolment portal . if you have not completed these steps please contact the ict helpdesk on 02 9351 2000 ( option 2 ) or ict . support @ urltoken for further assistance .\nwhile smart locks have gained popularity in the us following the release of the unikey - powered kwikset kevo in 2013 , the uk hasn\u2019t seen the same level of adoption . deadbolts , which are commonly used in the us , are rare in the uk where nightlatches are the most used style of lock . the engineering and regulatory challenges to adapting smart technology to a nightlatch lock form factor were substantial . era had to find an established firm to help them tackle these challenges and uphold their legacy by bringing the first smart nightlatch lock to market in the uk .\ndumas wound up leaving that company for a stint in private equity . but the product ' s shortcomings haunted him until 2010 , when he decided to try solving the lock problem through a different angle : your smartphone . the phone - - not your fingerprint - - is the biometric identifier for unikey . the lock detects it in your pocket , but you don ' t actually have to interact with the phone to open the door , you just have to have the phone on you and touch the lock . it comes with a key fob as a back up .\nlockitron makes use of nfc , wifi and bluetooth , and is built to be extended by a hacker / maker / diy - minded user . while they haven ' t established any licensing relationships like unikey , the system is meant to be easy to integrate with myriad devices and home automation systems , which has led to adoption by the pebble smartwatch , smarthings hub , doorbot and many others . with such an open platform they take digital security more seriously than many of their competitors . in 2011 , they launched a same - day patch for all of their v1 units to protect against the beast ssl vulnerability . they continue this commitment to digital security by inviting public comment and providing secure means of communicating bugs and vulnerabilities .\nat the same time , unikey , even with shark tank money in its pocket , wasn ' t positioned appropriately to bring their lock to market alone . many of their competitors remain in this position and either haven ' t pursued , or have failed to secure , similar licensing arrangements . partnering with kwikset was a win / win and not only brought the product to market quickly , but landed it on store shelves at big box retailers across canada and the us . the kevo wound up being not just first smart lock in brick - and - mortar stores in the us , but also the biggest advocate and validator for the market as its presence in home depot and lowe ' s introduced millions of consumers to the smart lock .\n, the kevo represents another attempt to link door - entry management to your smartphone .\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 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe home automation sector ' s move to the mainstream has introduced consumers to innovative new products from startups and industry stalwarts alike , one being the kevo lock from kwikset , a bluetooth - enabled , touch - activated smart lock that lets owners use their iphone as a door key .\nunlike physical keys , ekeys are difficult to copy and can be revoked at any time . for example , permanent ekeys can be sent to family members , while time - based permissions are available for others , like maids or babysitters .\nover the past week , we were able to spend some time with a final kevo production unit to test kwikset ' s claims of easy security management , and to see if the device would be any more useful than a plain old set of keys .\nfrom the outside , kevo looks almost identical to any other deadbolt setup . the simple\nrose ,\nor outer portion of the deadbolt assembly , is made of metal \u2014finished in either lifetime polished brass , satin nickel , or venetian bronze \u2014and matches up well with lock sets made by other brands . when kevo is not active , only a close inspection will reveal that it ' s no ordinary lock .\nthe rose , which protrudes from the door no more than a regular deadbolt , is touch - sensitive and is the main mode of interfacing with kevo . without this functionality , say if the lock ' s batteries run dry , users are relegated to using the provided hardware keys like a traditional deadbolt .\nthat small slit just to the left of the keyway is used for kwikset ' s smartkey re - key technology , which allows the lock to be reconfigured with a new set of physical keys . at least one of the original keys is required to first unlock the mechanism before re - keying . the method can be thought of as a more secure version of reassigning a personalized number to a push - button luggage lock .\none thing that will likely go unnoticed , even to those with a keen eye , is the cylinder ' s face plate , or the area surrounding the keyway . kwikset experts told\nthat the component is not actually pure metal , but is instead a hybrid metal / plastic material used to enhance radio transparency for the device ' s built - in antennas .\nkevo ' s electronic guts are housed within a fairly large shell located on the interior side the door . as seen above , the unit is definitely larger than a regular lock assembly .\nthe indoor portion of kevo also holds the reset and calibration controls , a removable cage with room for four aa batteries , bolt motor and the pcb , among other electronics . at the bottom of the housing is the interior turnpiece to lock and unlock the mechanism , while the brains are located in a plastic shell just above . the black portion of the removable cover aids in radio transmission .\ngiven the build quality of the exterior rose , we were disappointed to find so much plastic used on the parts located inside the house . to be clear , the functional components , like brackets , spacers and latch bolt , are all made of strengthened metal , but the housing is largely plastic . particularly , the back cover feels like it could easily break after extended use .\nfinally , while not a gripe , the user interface is typical of industrial products . that is to say the design is all function , no pizazz , with exposed circuitry and rudimentary labeling . toggle controls for sound and other functions are even routed through a dip switch . we have no qualms about the design , in fact , we like to keep it simple , but some consumers may be turned off by the lack of polish on a relatively pricey kit .\naside from looking like a traditional deadbolt ( at least from the outside ) , kevo is compatible with most doors , meaning no special tools beyond a screwdriver are needed for installation . it should be noted that the lock was not fully - compatible with a hollow steel door located in a midtown manhattan apartment building \u2014our first attempt at an installation \u2014that currently employs an external deadbolt on the inside of the door . to be sure we could not use the device on a hollow steel door , we called a locksmith . the locksmith said he was willing to install the kevo if we really wanted , but would not recommend it because he could not guarantee the work because the structure of the door ( below ) would not provide the proper support for the deadbolt mechanism . buyers should check specification requirements prior to buying , but compatibility is nearly identical to most traditional deadbolts on the market .\nin most other cases , installation on an an existing , solid door that currently has the same style deadbolt is fairly painless . it ' s about as simple as any other deadbolt , the only difference being a bit of wire routing and positioning of the housing ' s interior bracket . it took us a little over five minutes to remove our old lock from a different door and put in kevo . for reference , this door \u2014located some 5000 miles away \u2014is a solid core wooden door with separate cutouts for a handle and deadbolt . this unit also features a steel door frame with integrated door strike , though installation would be identical for houses with a wooden frame and screwed - in strike plate .\nkwikset supplies all the necessary hardware to get kevo installed for doors with thicknesses of 1 - 3 / 8\nor 1 - 3 / 4\nand the latch assembly is adjustable as well . also included is a 24 - step installation and setup guide .\nafter getting everything hooked up and batteries installed , we decided to activate and enroll the provided kevo fob first . the small device holds a bluetooth low energy transceiver and an led that lights up green when kevo is successfully locked or unlocked . an accelerometer or other motion sensor is also on - board , as kwikset says the fob saves energy by putting itself into sleep mode after 30 seconds of non - movement .\nby pressing the program button on kevo ' s interior housing , users can enroll both fobs and iphones . a total of eight separate fobs can be enrolled on one kevo lock , while a single fob can be enrolled on as many as 25 different kevo units .\nafter we confirmed the fob was operable , we downloaded the kevo app on our iphone 5s and proceeded to setup the phone using the same method .\na major security feature being touted by kwikset is kevo ' s so - called\ninside - outside\nfob and smartphone recognition , which intelligently detects whether a verified user is currently inside or outside their house .\nif an authorized device is known to be inside the house , unauthorized users are unable to activate kevo from outside . further , kevo won ' t blink magenta to signify that a fob or iphone is out of range , something that could alert an intruder to the homeowner ' s absence . the system acts as a one - way filter that lets only authorized users pass through the entryway .\nkevo samples ekey radio signal strength on both sides of a door to determine if a user is inside or outside the house .\nto enable the feature , kevo relies on an antenna array that picks up bluetooth radio signals on both sides of the door and measures their strength against a calibration setting . because radio waves can pass through solid material , kwikset had to fine tune kevo to create a foolproof system .\nin order to use inside - outside , users must calibrate kevo by standing outside the door and touching the rose three times while keeping the fob or iphone in a pants pocket or purse . the digital key must be in line - of - sight to be recognized . once an acceptable reading has been logged , kevo will save the signal strength data to refer to the next time someone tries to activate the lock . if the key is outside the calibrated parameters , the leds will flash either red or magenta to signify an error ."]}
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traders\nto view particular state bank of mauritius branch contact details , pls search branch using the branch locator tool .\nstate bank of mauritius branch list is given in the table alongside . along with the details like address and contact numbers , ifsc codes and micr codes are also provided . you can narrow down your search either by selecting any particular state from the drop down list or by selecting the state given on the right side . this mauritius state bank branch locator will help to find any bank branch for state bank of mauritius .\nstate bank of mauritius ltd has branches . this bank has branches in the following states . states list as follows , maharashtra . find indian financial system code , magnetic ink character recognition , swift code , address and contact number of all state bank of mauritius ltd branches .\nstate bank of mauritius ( sbm ) is the second largest bank in mauritius with a market share of about 25 % of domestic banking assets . it has 42 domestic branches , and three branches in india .\nthe table alongside provides the state bank of mauritius ifsc code list . one can use this ifsc code finder to find ifsc code for mauritius state bank for neft or rtgs or imps codes before using them . you can find ifsc codes for mauritius state bank branches in india . narrow down your search for ifsc codes either by selecting any particular state from the drop down list or by selecting the state in the table on the right side .\nafter 34 years of service in the banking sector , jairaj sonoo knows the ultimate recognition with his appointment as chief executive officer ( ceo ) of the state bank of mauritius , one of the largest banks in mauritius .\nstate bank of mauritius ( sbm ) - port louis , mu - auto lease and asset finance , homeloan , boost and cashpak\u00e9 services .\nstate bank of mauritius ltd has branches in the following districts of maharashtra state . list as follows , greater bombay . indian financial system code , magnetic ink character recognition , swift code , address and contact number are listed .\nthe bank with the latest banking technology and with a proven track record of excellence in customer care ; the bank for the top brass among local and international community . state bank would then be\nthe world bank maintains regular dialogue with bilateral and other multilateral development partners active in mauritius .\n4 . district page will show you list of state bank of mauritius branches in the selected district . select the branch from the dropdown or click on the branch name under state bank of mauritius branch locator to view branch details like ifsc code , micr code , swift / bic code , branch address , email id , contact number and other useful information .\nfrom the 677 - acre , independent sovereign state , know as the city of london . this other crown is comprised of a committee of 12 banks headed by the bank of england . guess who is controlling the bank of england ? yup , the rothschilds !\nan advising bank advises an exporter that a letter of credit opened by an issuing bank for an applicant is available .\nhabib bank limited was established in 1941 in pakistan and its presence in mauritius , through one of its branches , dates back to 1964 . the bank ( formerly known as\nhabib bank ( overseas ) limited\n) is\nbank of baroda ( bob ) commenced its operations in mauritius on 19th october , 1962 with the opening of first branch at port louis . mobile branch was added in 1965 to cover rural / unbanked areas . bank of\nla state bank of mauritius holding a lanc\u00e9 son tout nouveau service , le sbm mobile banking . l\u2019application est d\u00e9j\u00e0 disponible sur play store et app store et offre une multitude de services bancaires en version bilingue .\nmauritius is a member of the oecd network on corporate governance of state - 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owned mauritius broadcasting corporation ( mbc ) radio and tv generally reflect government thinking . mbc is funded by advertising and a tv licence fee .\nfirst select your bank , select the state , now select your district and finally select the branch of your bank to find ifsc code . if you need to change any search list term , please use up arrow icons .\nfirst select your bank , select the state , now select your district and finally select the branch of your bank to find ifsc code . if you need to change any search list term , please use menu or search .\nthe following are the states , where state bank of mauritius ltd has branch / branches . select an individual state link to view list of districts , where this bank has branch / branches . if you have any problem to locate the branch , please use search box . some bank name / branch name / state and district names may be misspelled , and may arise difficulty to find from this list . so , there is a all banks list on menu . some banks name may start with the word ' the ' . view carefully and find your branch .\nguide : - click to refresh corresponding list field disabled / not selected please look for the correct name of the bank , e . g .\nfederal bank\nis actually\nthe federal bank .\nthe world bank ' s role in mauritius is evolving , reflecting the country ' s past success in gaining access to capital markets .\navant son d\u00e9part de la state bank of mauritius ( sbm ) , muni krishna reddy , l\u2019ex - chairman , a re\u00e7u rs 74 , 2 millions . des chiffres r\u00e9v\u00e9l\u00e9s lors de l\u2019assembl\u00e9e g\u00e9n\u00e9rale du groupe , qui s\u2019est tenue le mardi 28 juin .\nback in mauritius , jairaj sonoo was given at the board of sbm or sbm within the asset management .\nafrica ' s only female head of state at the time was accused of spending tens of thousands of dollars on clothes and jewellery using a bank card issued by an international charity to provide scholarships for poor students . she denies wrongdoing and says she has repaid all the cash .\nmauritius , an indian ocean archipelago , is seen as a model of stability and economic prosperity in the region .\nwith the departure of jairaj sonoo is ashraf esmael , expert in financial services , which took over management of the bank bramer .\nla state bank of mauritius passe \u00e0 l\u2019offensive avec deux nouvelles formules , soit la pr\u00e9sentation des comptes all - in - one avec une panoplie de services gratuits am\u00e9lior\u00e9s \u00e0 ses clients et une plus grande proximit\u00e9 avec sa client\u00e8le cibl\u00e9e du troisi\u00e8me \u00e2ge par le truchement d\u2019un revamping du senior citizens account .\nioib has been operating in mauritius since 1978 . the bank is having fully integrated 11 branches in major cities / towns including rodrigues and has a network of 10 atms . sbi has acquired majority\n1966 - britain expels hundreds of residents of the chagos archipelago to make way for a us military base on diego garcia . many are sent to mauritius .\nthe house of rothschild is really at the top of the pyramid of power . they are behind the\nour vision is to be the leading and most trusted financial services provider in mauritius and beyond .\nida , the world bank\u2019s fund for the poorest , contributes nearly 50 % of its funds to 39 african countries .\nthe bank , mr . van buren , is trying to kill me .\nwith support from the wb , mauritius has emerged not only as an exporter of \u201chow to reform\u201d expertise to peer african governments , but also as an importer of inbound knowledge services in selected areas of their reform program .\nthe residual value is not included in the monthly repayment calculation . please contact the bank .\nmicr code is mainly used by bank ' s in india to process and clear cheques and other documents . micr codes is mentioned on every leaf of cheques provided by bank . micr readers can easily read this code and reduces the time of processing the cheques .\nmauritius features in the 2017 leak dubbed the paradise papers , which reveal the financial dealings of politicians , celebrities , corporate giants , business leaders and royals .\nuse the brown circle icons and drop - 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saharan africa .\nestablished in 1973 , sbm has a strong franchise in mauritius , with a market share of more than 20 % in domestic advances and deposits . the group is also present in madagascar , india and kenya .\nurltoken is one of the largest indian bank ifsc code details provider . it provides extensive and updated list of all banks branches details with ifsc codes , swift codes , micr codes , address , contact details , website links and phone numbers .\nplease provide details of two referees . at lease one of the referees should be your current or previous employer .\nmauritius claims sovereignty over the chagos islands that are home to the us military base on diego garcia . several hundred islanders were expelled to make way for the base .\nthe wbg has completed its new strategy of engagement with mauritius , known as the country partnership framework ( cpf ) for the period fiscal years 2017\u201321 . the preparation of the strategy was built on the findings of wbg\u2019s systematic country diagnostic ( scd ) , which assessed the country\u2019s binding constraints to growth and poverty reduction , as well as its opportunities .\nmr jugnauth is leader of the governing militant socialist movement party and is also concurrently serving as minister of finance and interior .\nits offers lending , trade finance , treasury , asset management , and leasing activities the company was founded on november 18 , 2010 and is headquartered in port louis , mauritius .\nhe made a triumphant return to the sbm after leaving it , two years ago to join the bramer bank . there is replaced by ashraf esmael .\n1810 - 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( 241h )\ntiara air aruba launches a new customer website , urltoken , that further strengthens tiara air aruba\u2019s position and services in the caribbean and in the americas . unveiling the new digital presence , the website features new and existing destinations that tiara air aruba has to offer the discerning business and leisure traveler , including destinations from caracas , aruba , medellin and fort lauderdale , florida .\ncleartrip brings you the latest flight schedule for tiara air aruba airlines . we\u2019ve tried to compile and simplify airways information to help you in booking your air tickets and plan your complete trip . this tiara air aruba airlines flight schedule should give you a fair idea of their flights operating across the world . view flight timings , flight numbers , flight arrivals and departures , via routes and the days on which they operate . urltoken offers great deals and discounts on tiara air aruba airlines ticket booking . make sure you book your tiara air aruba airlines flight tickets well in advance in order to enjoy cheaper air fares\nvintage . . spencer tiara air car . . . history / details / photos . . rare ! ( 241h ) | ebay\nyou can pay for your flights with tiara air in the currency and payment method of your choice when booking through alternative airlines .\nbrowse the most popular tiara air flight routes to destinations worldwide . alternative airlines can help you make reservations on tiara air for international flights to lots of destinations . use the following list of routes to help you plan your next flight . book tiara air flights on alternative airlines to save big ! alternative airlines is an online travel agency , specialising in booking lesser known airlines and remote destinations .\nyou can pay for your flights with tiara air aruba in the currency and payment method of your choice when booking through alternative airlines .\nin the past , the airport has been served by air abc , air alm , air aruba , air europe ( italy ) , air jamaica , american eagle ( executive airlines ) , avensa , avior airlines , bonair / chapi air , bonaire express / cura\u00e7ao express ( later dutch antilles express ) , canada 3000 , cats air , dutch caribbean airlines , e - liner airways , kavok airlines , laser airlines , l\u00ednea tur\u00edstica aereotuy , martinair , miami air international , rainbow air , royal aruban airlines , servivensa , sobelair , surinam airways ( currently operates seasonal charters ) , tiara air and transaven .\nbrowse the most popular tiara air aruba flight routes to cities worldwide . alternative airlines can help you make reservations on tiara air aruba for international flights to lots of destinations . use the following list of routes to help you plan your next flight . book tiara air aruba flights on alternative airlines to save big ! alternative airlines is an online travel agency , specialising in booking lesser known airlines and remote destinations .\nkinikini air express nothing much known about these guys , except they ' re somehow affiliated with ez air .\nimprove the aesthetics by adding a tiara to the 777 and you ' re done .\nfinding the flight with tiara air 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 tiara air don\u2019t despair , you can still refine your search using the filters we have provided .\ntiara air aruba is committed to giving its esteemed customers and employees value within all destinations and beyond , from the youngest to the young at heart .\ninsel air international ( curacao ) has established a new subsidiary airline named insel air aruba to operate in neighboring aruba .\nsince late 2011 tiara air aruba added new aircraft into its operations . in addition to a 737 - 300 boeing , tiara also included a private jet in its fleet . the private jet addressed aruba\u2019s need for a local air ambulance service and the potential for an increase in demand for private jet services .\ntiara air aruba air ambulance services is a comprehensive service dedicated to delivering patients to the best medical care anywhere needed . the air ambulance service is provided with a lear 35a private jet aircraft . high - tech medical equipment and a specially trained airborne medical team is provided .\nthe reasons to use an air ambulance service are many ; an accident or medical emergency , specialized treatment not available in your area . whatever your reason tiara air aruba air ambulance services knows that you want to arrive quickly , safely in the most cost - effective manner .\nview tiara air hand | cabin baggage , checked baggage , excess baggage charges , over weight baggage charges , over size baggage charges in the above link .\nis there any problem / complaint with reaching the tiara air oranjestad , aruba address or phone number ? please report any issues using the below comment form .\ntiara air is an airline based in aruba with scheduled flights to destinations in south america such as colombia , venezuela , bonaire , curacao and united states .\neastern air lines ( 2nd ) \u2013 havana air ( swifft air 2nd usa ) boeing 737 - 8cx wl n277ea ( msn 32359 ) mia ( tony storck ) . image : 940753 .\nthough tiara air says it has money in certain banks in venezuela , according to the court , the company could not indicate whether and when the transfer of funds will take place so that the creditors can be paid . the judge found these reasons to declare tiara air bankrupt , marking the end of another dutch caribbean airline .\nin the past , the airport has been served by air abc , air alm , air aruba , air europe ( italy ) , air jamaica , american eagle ( executive airlines ) , avensa , avior airlines , bonaire express / cura\u00e7ao express ( now dutch antilles express ) , canada 3000 , cats air , dutch caribbean airlines , l\u00ednea tur\u00edstica aereotuy , martinair , miami air international , royal aruban airlines , servivensa , sobelair and surinam airways .\ncura\u00e7ao based airline insel air is expanding its fleet and has added an ex - klm cityhopper fokker 50 now , painted in a brilliant ' aruba ' themed livery . this first fokker 50 for insel air ' s sister company operates as ' insel air aruba ' . aruba based airline tiara air is promoting the beautiful and friendly caribbean island aruba aswell with the same aruba - title . both airlines cooperate with eachother by sharing routes . tiara air is operating over more than 38 years from aruba and 10 years already from cura\u00e7ao .\ntiara seafood restaurant . a fresh and exquisite seafood restaurant located at tiara resort . tel 087 414 300 . fine ambiance . lunch 10 . 30am - 2 . 30pm and dinner 6pm - 10pm . halal .\nif 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 tiara air flights .\ntiara air aruba boeing 737 - 322 n189aq ( p4 - tie ) ( msn 24249 ) opf ( robert collazo ) ( new type ) , originally uploaded by airliners gallery .\n\u2013 the court in first instance declared the tiara air bankrupt on monday . the airline\u2019s lawyer hose figaroa confirmed the decision yesterday morning to the aruban news site noticiacla . com .\ntiara air is an airline based in aruba . tiara air has flights offering to cura\u00e7ao , punto fijo , valencia , maracaibo , santa marta , baranquilla and barquisimeto and then later to bonaire . the airline has now shorts 360 twin turboprop aircraft . the airline is currently based at queen beatrix international airport . its secondary hub is now located in curacao hato international airport . alejandro muyale , the director , named the airline after his daughter tiara muyale . the word\ntiara\nis derived from latin , meaning\ncrown\n. you can search for schedules and fares at urltoken\nwe are a small but growing airline in a very competitive environment , and we look forward to an opportunity to prove to you , and other travelers , that tiara is a good , reliable and affordable alternative to other airlines . you have experienced tiara during a weaker period but that period is definitely not reflective of tiara\u2019s operation .\ni flew from sint maarten to aruba with tiara air aruba . you get what you pay and i was lucky to get a reasonable fare which in overall made it quiet acceptable .\ntiara air aruba plans to continue its strategy to provide service to lesser served gateways , offering an attractive product prices and focusing on consumer - friendly in - flight service and good frequencies to ensure the passenger can find the best schedule for his needs . since late 2011 tiara air aruba added new aircraft into its operations . in addition to a 737 - 300 boeing , tiara also included a private jet in its fleet . the private jet addressed aruba\u2019s need for a local air ambulance service and the potential for an increase in demand for private jet services .\nwe accept paypal making flight purchases with tiara air easy and more secure for customers . paypal is one of the leading forms of online payment , with more than 169 million accounts worldwide .\nin september 2015 , tiara air announced that it had resumed operations and is offering to the community flight service in the route aruba - las piedras - aruba . baggage allowance is one piece of luggage of up to 20 kgs . in april 2016 , tiara air has resumed operations following a 14 month - long hiatus brought on by financial difficulties . the aruban carrier resumed scheduled passenger flights on monday april 11 with flights to curacao . these will be followed by flights to las piedras , venezuela in may . tiara air also operated a b737 - 300 and learjet 35 .\nwe accept paypal making flight purchases with tiara air aruba easy and more secure for customers . paypal is one of the leading forms of online payment , with more than 169 million accounts worldwide .\n@ adam , they never fly via venezuela to curacao . it are usually direct flights , sometimes with a stop at bonaire . tiara air also flies to curacao , but unfortunately they have had a lot of delays and cancelations lately . i would recommend insel air .\ntiara air aruba , is an independent airline founded in 2006 and based on the island of aruba , in the dutch caribbean . tiara air aruba flew to 10 destinations including cities in colombia , the united states and venezuela plus has scheduled services between bonaire and curacao . in summer 2014 tiara air went though a financial re organisation and the current network includes the destinations of fort lauderdale , maracaibo , riohacha , puntio fijo , aruba , bonaire , st maarten and curacao . most flights use the shorts 360 turboprop for short - haul services and the boeing 737 - 300 for longer sectors .\nqueen beatrix international airport is located in oranjestad , aruba and serves flights to the us , trinidad and tobago and most countries in the caribbean . it is the hub airport for aruba airlines , insel air aruba and tiara air . other airlines which fly to and from this airport include air canada , american airlines , avianca , blue panorama airlines , copa airlines colombia , insel air , klm , lan colombia and many others .\nfor operations , tiara air aruba acquired 2 aircrafts of the short 360 - 200 type , each a 36 seater . this type of aircraft is considered a traditional \u2018working horse\u2019 for short haul flights . by offering a good frequency and reliability , tiara established itself as an important player in the transportation for both business and leisure purposes . in the first five years of operations , the team of tiara air aruba built a solid company , steadily growing and serving more gateways and frequencies to comply with the demand from the different markets .\ninsel air aruba was declared bankrupt on june 7 , 2017 . [ 24 ]\nthe grill of tiara labuan resort . an exclusive restaurant that serve western and asian cuisine . tel 087 414 300 . halal .\nin 2006 , tiara air aruba\u2019s current ceo , alejandro muyale , recognized the opportunity and dream of the aruban community for a national airline . he fulfilled this dream by applying for a certification with the department of civil aviation of aruba for airline operations . tiara air aruba\u2019s start - up strategy was to build from a small operation , servicing flights between aruba , curacao , bonaire and venezuela into later becoming a regional airline .\nskyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flight prices with tiara air 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 .\nprogressive air services ( also known as pas ) , is currently the ground handling agent for aruba airlines and was for rainbow air , tiara air until their discontinued flights and is a partnership with bonair . progressive air services also provides handling service to various private jets that visit the island as well as cargo services ( such as ameriflight ) . it was also the ground handling agent for kavok airlines and transaven . pas was also the ground handler for charter flights operated by l\u00ednea tur\u00edstica aereotuy .\ndivi divi air and ezair are the only airlines with their own handling services and employees .\n, which is the ground handling agent for air france - klm , continental airlines and arkefly . it was also the agent for air jamaica prior to their discontinued flight to bonaire .\ni agree with the above comments in regards to tiara air . a flight to aruba from bonaire took essentially a day and a half because the airline had no back up aircraft . although we were given a hotel room for the night , the staff showed little empathy for our welfare and provided us with limited information . a terrible experience from a poorly run airline . the tourism industry on bonaire could be hurt if they continue to allow tiara air to service their island\nswissport also serves as one of the cargo and aircraft ground handling service on the island . swissport was the ground handling agent for arkefly ( cura\u00e7ao ) , dae ( cura\u00e7ao ) & insel air ( cura\u00e7ao ) before the handling of dae & insel air has been later handled by air handling services bonaire and arkefly is being handled by bonaire air services . [ 24 ]\nnote : online checkin tiara air informs to all passengers , departing from venezuela to aruba , that they must be at the counter 4 hours prior to departure times for check in . the counters will close 2 hours prior departure schedule time .\nair handling service bonaire , which is the ground handling agent for dae , delta air lines , insel air and some cargo services . it was also the agent for american eagle before they discontinued their flights from and to san juan . they also provide handling services to private jets .\nthe new agreement is valid for all routes that both airlines operate to and from aruba . the aruban government also stated that it was committed to awarding a new aoc ( air operating certificate ) to insel air aruba within three months . insel air aruba hopes to launch operations in august .\npas professional air services nothing known about this company , except that it is not actively flying .\ndivi divi air & ezair , are the only airlines with their own handling services and employees .\ninsel air international ( curacao ) has established a new subsidiary airline named insel air aruba to operate in neighboring aruba . insel air international announced a new agreement with the aruban government and aruban national carrier , tiara air . the new agreement is valid for all routes that both airlines operate to and from aruba . the aruban government also stated that it was committed to awarding a new aoc ( air operating certificate ) to insel air aruba within three months . insel air aruba hopes to launch operations in august . insel air aruba will be able to operate additional flights to aruba , therefore creating more inbound flights for the island . insel air aruba will operate three fokker 50s and one dc - 9 - 80 ( md - 80 ) increasing the total availability of seats to 50 , 000 a month . insel air aruba ' s first fokker , the pictured former klm cityhopper f . 27 mk . 050 ph - kvg ( msn 20211 ) arrived at curacao on june 5 , 2011 where it is pictured . ph - kvg carries a partial color scheme with a new logo expected to be added on the tail .\ntiara air aruba plans to continue its strategy to provide service to lesser served gateways , offering an attractive product prices and focusing on consumer - friendly in - flight service and good frequencies to ensure the passenger can find the best schedule for his needs .\nair cura\u00e7ao set up by supermarket owner goisco . applied for diverse licenses march 2005 . intended to start operations with official suriname flag carrier slm within a year . just another name for cura\u00e7ao air .\ninsel air ( formally insel air international b . v . ) is a dutch caribbean carrier that serves as the national airline of cura\u00e7ao . it is headquartered in maduro plaza , willemstad . [ 2 ]\naruba - based tiara air aruba ( 3p ) operates from a hub at queen beatrix international airport ( aua ) . it offers scheduled flights to princess juliana international airport ( sxm ) in sint maarten , fort lauderdale \u2013 hollywood international airport ( fll ) and josefa camejo international airport ( lsp ) in venezuela . tiara air aruba ' s fleet consists of two shorts 360 planes and a boeing 737 - 300 . a learjet 35a is also used for charter flights . in - flight service includes free newspapers , juice , snacks and meals .\nby the way , the insel air aruba livery is not yet complete . the airline ' s news statement tells us that he insel air logo has to be added on the tail fin soon . it ' s unlikely that the insel air aruba f50 adopts insel air ' s cura\u00e7ao flag branded tail fin design but just the full corporate logo on a white tail fin . see here the editor ' s own concept :\nin the verdict , the court indicates that the facts and the proceedings at the hearing clearly showed that tiara air is in no condition to continue meeting its financial obligations . the airline also failed to comply with the agreements made in payment moratorium of november 20 , 2015 .\nmore specifically other destinations include miami , fort lauderdale , caracas , medellin , oranjestadt , phillipsburg , punto fijo , riochacha and willemstadt . tiara air fleet consists of shorts 360 and boeing 737 - 300 . the airline flies from aruba international airport with focus cities bonnaire and willemstad .\nalejandro muyale ( whose family owned business has been performing\nground handling services\nat aruba airport for over 30 years now and at cura\u00e7ao airport for more than 6 years ) fulfilled his dream of applying for certification with the department of civil aviation . the economic authority has been granted , the aircraft , a 36 - seater shorts 360 and a second aircraft was purchased soon afterwards - both from pacific coastal airlines in canada . tiara air flies from aruba to destinations bonaire , cura\u00e7ao , riohacha in colombia & both maracaibo & punto fijo / las piedras , venezuela . aruba ' s national airline tiara air and the aruban government recently announced a collaboration with curacao ' s national airline insel air . the collaboration should enforce optimal use of the touristic routes to aruba . in order to serve passengers best , the agreement is valid for all routes that both airlines operate . the aruban government also stated that it was committed to release an aoc ( air operating certificate ) to insel air within three months , making it possible for insel air to also proceed as an aruban airline under the name \u201cinsel air aruba . \u201d\n\u201ctiara air aruba is very excited about the launch of the new website . in a world that is shifting from traditional to digital marketing it\u2019s important that you follow the trends and have a website that is visible , user friendly and assessable , \u201d says marketing manager , malinda hassell .\nkeep an eye out on the official stfc website , facebook and twitter for more national air ambulance week promotions .\npurple airplane by thai budget airline nok air . | creative airline liveries | pinterest | airplanes , aircraft and planes\nthe company also completed the iata operational safety audit ( iosa ) and joined alta , the latin american and caribbean air transport association , in november 2011 . [ 4 ] on november 16 , 2012 , insel air inaugurated its curacao - maracaibo route and began regular operations on december 14 . insel air was originally planning to expand its md - 80 fleet in early 2012 but delayed the project due to delays in launching insel air aruba . [ 5 ]\nthis was hands - down the worst travel experience i ' ve ever had and i ' m pretty well - traveled . tiara air , the airline industry is extremely competitive and if you don ' t seriously get your house in order asap you won ' t be in business much longer .\none md82 , which is operated by insel air aruba , featured a similar livery , but the official aruba logo is located near the front while the insel air logo is closer to the center emergency exit doors and bears an aruban registration . the md83 ' s operated by insel air aruba still wears the standard livery but with an aruban registration .\ni also had the displeasure of experiencing tiara air . i bought a ticket from bonaire to aruba , in the dutch caribbean , and was informed at the airport that the flight was cancelled . it was the last flight of the day to aruba , where i had already paid for a resort .\ninsel air aruba will be able to operate additional flights to aruba , therefore creating more inbound flights for the island .\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 tiara air you\u2019ve come to the right site , bravofly looks for flights from over 1000 low cost and scheduled airlines .\nok - i ' d like to update my\nreview\nof air france here now that i am home . . .\ntiara air aruba ( aruba ) is getting ready to take delivery of its first boeing 737 - 300 . this boeing 737 - 322 now registered as n189aq ( msn 24249 ) will be handed over to the island carrier in january 2012 as p4 - tie . the carrier adopted this new livery in 2011 to promote the island nation .\nair macau airbus a320 - 232 b - mcb ( msn 5352 ) nrt ( michael b . ing ) . image : 940422 .\neva air airbus a330 - 302 b - 16340 ( msn 1806 ) nrt ( michael b . ing ) . image : 940415 .\nair handling service bonaire ( also known as ahs or ahsb ) , is the ground handling agent for delta air lines , insel air , sky high aviation services , united airlines as of october 2016 and winair . it was also the agent for american eagle before they discontinued their flights from and to san juan and dutch antilles express before halting operations in 2013 . they also provide handling services to private jets .\ni ' ve also had the displeasure of travelling on tiara . i was on a business trip from fort lauderdale to aruba for a renewable energy conference there . here are the salient points from my truly awful experience :\ntiara air oranjestad , aruba address : main office sabana blanco 70e , suite 02 , oranjestad , aruba . opening hours : monday \u2013 friday from 08 : 00 to 17 : 00 hs . reina beatrix international airport address : aeropuerto internacional reina beatrix , oranjestad , aruba . opening hours : monday \u2013 sunday from 07 : 00 to 17 : 00 hs .\njoon ( air france ) airbus a320 - 214 f - gkxt ( msn 3859 ) lis ( ton jochems ) . image : 940724 .\nwhile police are reporting few alcohol - related incidents both on site and off , stars air ambulance was called to the event late sunday night .\nair belgium ( 1st ) boeing 757 - 23a oo - ili ( msn 24528 ) lin ( christian volpati collection ) . image : 941392 .\ndivi divi air divi divi air is a small airline based in cura\u00e7ao , netherland antilles . it was founded in 2003 . they have flights back and forth between curacao and bonaire roughly every hour . it is about a twenty minute flight . you can search for schedules and fares at urltoken\nthe only airline that i regularly fly that has maintained its great in - flight service is air new zealand . i love flying with them .\nthe company name tiara was chosen based on ceo alejandro muyale\u2019s daughter\u2019s name and is also derived from the latin word for crown . the crown also alludes to royalty , a nod to aruba\u2019s ties to the kingdom of the netherlands .\nhere ' s a settee layout that really works ! and notice the huge electric panel set at eye level . this is one of the things that distinguishes tiara from the lesser breeds . tv is also viewable from forward berth .\nvery sad news . recently there are many air accidents and no one cares . even after having technologies we are failing to save lives . rip .\nati - air transport international boeing 767 - 323 er ( f ) wl n395cm ( msn 25447 ) bwi ( tony storck ) . image : 940758 .\nair mali ( 1st ) sud aviation se . 210 caravelle 10b3 tz - ads ( msn 184 ) ory ( jacques guillem ) . image : 941498 .\neagle air of iceland \u2013 arnarflug ( 1st ) boeing 737 - 205c tf - vlt ( msn 20458 ) ( christian volpati collection ) . image : 941546 .\nin 2012 insel air aruba received its aoc certificate , giving the airline official authorization to perform services out of aruba . insel air aruba began operating new routes to miami , santo domingo , cuba , st . maarten , puerto rico , bonaire , curacao , caracas , valencia , maracaibo , ecuador , belem , manaus .\nin april 2017 , air berlin announced they would discontinue the flights in the 2016 / 17 season . rumors are because ctb was slow in paying the guarantee .\nthe purpose of the new website is to better service existing and new customers and continue increasing awareness to the different services and destinations tiara air has to offer . visitors can easily plan and book their flights online , receive special offers , get flights updates and more ! in the coming month the site will also be available in a mobile friendly version and in spanish to better serve the growing customer base in latin america .\nonce at the airport we saw that the flight was actually cancelled , together with the same flight the day before , a flight to fort lauderdale etc . so the next 8 hours with two elderly ( > 80 years ) and with the tiara team was :\nother communities in the southern caribbean such as bonaire and curacao can also charter the air ambulance . in addition the learjet can also be charted privately for patient transfer .\nairfrance air france ( compagnie nationale air france ) is an airline based in paris , france , a subsidiary of air france - klm group and is the international flag carrier of france . it operates domestic and international scheduled passenger and cargo services to 185 destinations in 83 countries around the world . its main bases are orly airport and charles de gaulle international airport , both in paris , with a hub at saint - exup\u00e9ry international airport , lyon . you can search for schedules and fares at urltoken\nthis air plane is joint venture of france and italy and it has very bad safety records , more than 260 people have been killed in 32 accidents since 1987 .\n\u201cwe are very honored to have been awarded the opportunity to work with such a forward looking airline as tiara air aruba . our overall goal was to create first class customer experience online . planning your holiday or business trip on the new tiara website should be as friendly and professional as their in - flight service . \u201d announced kristjana thorvalds , director of digital strategy at expandeer . com . expandeer is a digital marketing agency that specializes in marketing automation , digital services and social content . we help companies look beyond traditional mass marketing and implement digital solutions to enable more predictable , rapid and profitable revenue growth . expandeer is headquartered in amsterdam , netherlands with consultant teams in argentina and aruba , dutch caribbean . urltoken\nok cool , yeah i ' m just going to work my delta flights so that it ' s a roundtrip ticket on skymiles and works with the insel air flights .\ngeneral conditions\n( archive ) insel air . retrieved on 21 march 2014 .\nour registered address is dokweg 19 , maduro plaza , willemstad , curacao .\ntiara labuan hotel [ tel : + 6 ( 087 ) 414 300 ] a 4 star hotel that offers ' top class resort style living ' . about 5 minutes drive from labuan town . in front of tanjung batu beach and not far from labuan world war ii memorial .\nthe government of cura\u00e7ao , together with the shareholders and management of insel air joined forces to safeguard the vital air links for the island by ensuring that insel air is financially and operationally healthy and strong . the airline signed an agreement , whereby the government , under certain guarantees and conditions , provides a loan to insel air . under this agreement , the government provides a loan of 33 million guilders ( 18 . 6 million dollars ) , payable in installments depending on the implementation of a stabilization plan . as security for this loan , the government obtains more pledge on 51 % of the shares in the operating companies of insel air . the government acquires all normal shareholder rights , without becoming the owner . [ 17 ] in regards to the recent issues , as well as most of its fleet being used by insel air , insel air aruba has suspended its commercial services using its own flight numbers while the department of civil aviation of aruba completes inspection of its current fleet after it was said in a statement that the department of civil aviation would carry out routine inspection of four of its eight aircraft simultaneously which would gradually be released back into service when compliance was verified . the ensuing capacity shortage across both carriers has caused significant delays and cancellations with numerous enraged and unsatisfied customers . insel air , is in the process of restructuring its operations with help of the government of curacao and its financial backing . as part of the plan , insel air aruba would likely be re - positioned as a charter carrier going forward , although this has yet to be finalized . [ 18 ]\nmedical air services association ( masa ) was established in 1974 . we were the first in the pre - paid medical transportation industry , and continue to set the standard for others\ninsel air aruba will operate three fokker 50s and one dc - 9 - 80 ( md - 80 ) increasing the total availability of seats to 50 , 000 a month .\ninsel air started operations on august 28 , 2006 with one embraer 110 - p1 bandeirante flying out of cura\u00e7ao to the neighboring island of aruba . soon afterwards , insel air began flights to the neighbouring island of bonaire and also to las piedras in venezuela . starting in january 2007 , the airline began serving the eastern and northern caribbean via sint maarten with a mcdonnell douglas md - 83 and with an additional mcdonnell douglas md - 82 in june 2008 . insel air also added services to miami via cura\u00e7ao and bonaire at this time .\nbonaire air services ( also known as bas ) , is the ground handling agent for air france - klm , tui airlines netherlands ( formerly arkefly / arke ) and some cargo services ( such as amerijet , aerosucre and l\u00edneas a\u00e9reas suramericanas ) . it was also the agent for air jamaica prior to their discontinued flight to bonaire and , united airlines ( formerly known and operated as continental airlines ) . [ 23 ] bas is also the ground handler for charter flights operated by aerol\u00edneas estelar , conviasa , laser airlines and surinam airways .\nurltoken offers a lot more than just airline and airport codes . there are also inflight passenger announcements , airline advertisements , air disaster movie reviews , and more . welcome aboard ! \u203a\nhere you can find all the necessary contact details including phone number , address , fax and email . below is ticketing sales city office contact details , however it can be categorized as airport office , cargo office , lost & found , corporate and main office . you can demand tickets and reservations easily by using these under details . the spot ( location ) where the tiara air oranjestad aruba is situated , it is shown in the map right after the provided content .\ni ' ll be bringing kiteboarding gear , which i know from the insel air ' s website , will travel on the first plane over that is capable of bringing that size luggage .\nsafety concerns have been raised about insel air . the us and netherlands authorities have prohibited their staff from using the airline while safety checks are being carried out . uk government officials were told\nafter last season ' s fund - raising success , the club were delighted to announce at the bournemouth game that the partnership with the wiltshire air ambulance has been extended for a further year .\ni used my delta air miles on one way flights before and that was never an issue . i see no reason why it would be if you take a trip to curacao in between .\nunited can trace its roots back to 1926 when they carried mail under the\nvarney air service\nname . then the airline was purchased by william boeing and merged with his other ventures as\nunited aircraft and transport corporation\n. in 1928 , several airlines were combined as\nunited air lines\n. since then , the airline has successfully grown and operated many different liveries .\nklm royal dutch airlines is a world wide operating corporation . closly working together with air france klm provides passengers worldwide more than 250 traveling locations . you can search for schedules and fares at urltoken\nair jamaica a very familiar story : as far as we know , air jamaica was set up by the government , then privatized , then had to be taken over by the government again . very ambitious - probably much too ambitious . use cura\u00e7ao - kingston as a feed line to their hub connecting to the usa . in serious trouble by 2006 ; after a loss of $ 136m in 2005 a new one of $ 85m jan - aug 2006 . air jamaica kept this up until february 2010 , when they finally announced operations to cura\u00e7ao would stop . maybe the airline now is definitely broke .\ninsel air is an airline based in willemstad , cura\u00e7ao , netherlands antilles . it has hato international airport in curacao as its home base . insel is german for island . insel air was incorporated as a private limited liability company ( dutch : besloten vennootschap ) on september 8 , 1993 and is registered with the chamber of commerce and industry of cura\u00e7ao under number 64577 . insel air ' s logo ( see picture ) includes a large and a small yellow star representing curacao and ' small curacao ' , a small island near and belonging to curacao . you can search for schedules and fares at urltoken\nstaff were joined by miss wiltshire and miss perfect uk as the club aim to raise awareness and much - needed funds for the life - saving work that the wiltshire air ambulance undertake on a daily basis .\ninsel air currently serves 5 destinations throughout the caribbean , south america . [ 1 ] its fleet consists of fokker 50 aircraft . the airline has a hub in hato international airport in cura\u00e7ao . [ 3 ]\nbefore being retired , the first embraer operated by insel air received a new livery resembling that of the md80 ' s . the aircraft was named elis juliana , after a popular author and poet from curacao .\neditor note : while jetblue is the official airline of the boston red sox ( and they pay for this title ) , the red sox ironically pay delta air lines to fly the team to the games .\ntried to fly back to punto fijo ( venezuela ) two weeks ago with my family . i called the tiara airport office in the morning to confirm the flight after i saw a 4 hours flight delay on their website ( from what ii have experienced with thiara and heard flight delays are the rule rather than the exception ) .\ninsel air was incorporated as a private limited liability company ( dutch : besloten vennootschap ) on september 8 , 1993 . insel air has been impacted by the venezuelan crisis and is estimated to hold approximately $ 100 million in venezuelan bol\u00edvars . the inability to convert bol\u00edvars to us dollars has resulted in the airline ceasing operations of its aruban subsidiary as of june 7 , 2017 and affected the rest of the airlines ' operations .\nin september 2009 , insel air took delivery of a second md - 82 aircraft . the aircraft arrived at curacao as n434ag , being the only md - 80 with the known\nscrewdriver tail\nat the time . insel took delivery of its third md82 on december 4 , 2009 and fourth md82 in may 2011 . at this time insel air began operating four new destinations : medellin , charlotte , barquisimeto and caracas .\nair berlin started flying dus - cur in november 2011 with what amounts to a complete guarantee by ctb and hato airport , but even with a seat occupancy of 80 - 85 % refused to consider a second weekly flight without further guarantees , june 2012 . ctb tried again in a year later , but air berlin wanted even more money than the $ 2 . 6 million / year they get for the first flight .\na tiara air aruba shorts 360 - 100 , registration p4 - tia performing flight 3p - 208 from las piedras ( venezuela ) to aruba ( aruba ) with 29 passengers and 4 crew , hit a donkey on the runway with its right main gear just after becoming airborne causing the right main gear to be bent backwards . the crew decided to continue to aruba because of better facilities available at aruba . the aircraft landed safely at aruba , although the right main gear had sustained substantial structural damage and was partially collapsed , no injuries occurred .\ndine in our casual open air - ed restaurant which is open daily to serve breakfast from 7 : 00am , lunch from 12 : 00pm and in the evenings 6 : 30pm . ; welcome the anguilla great house\naruba ( insel air aruba ) fokker f . 27 mk . 050 ( fokker 50 ) ph - kvg ( msn 20211 ) cur ( roger cannegieter ) ( new airline ) , originally uploaded by airliners gallery .\ninsel air used to operated scheduled flights to 22 destinations across brazil , the caribbean , colombia , the united states and venezuela from its hubs in curacao and aruba . the airline also operated seasonal flights to additional destinations as well as charter flights on demand . [ 35 ] in december 2015 insel air started charter flights from miami to 5 different destinations in cuba . these destinations included santiago de cuba , camaguey , havana , santa clara and holguin . [ 36 ] furthermore , insel air was planning to introduce antigua , barbados and santiago de cali ( colombia ) to its network , but later failed to fly due to financial restraints . [ 37 ]\ninsel air offers inflight service on flights longer than 45 minutes . for customers seated in comfort class are offered alcoholic beverages , premium food , local newspapers and a comfort class travel kit . for economy class , customers are offered free food and beverages , local newspapers and also a chance to win back your ticket raffle . [ 42 ] insel air ' s inflight magazine insights , are available onboard all aircraft and available for personal possession .\nair avia these arubian guys started selling tickets aua - ams in june 2004 , but in july they announced you can get your money back . i understand they still went on selling tickets for a while , regardless .\nin a fairly steep chop , she did not pound . actually , i was surprised at how comfortable the ride was since tiara does not compete with bertram , blackfin or some other specialty boats for rough water performance . deadrise aft is 20 degrees and forward around 32 degrees about 5 feet aft of forward waterline . this looked to be a bit steeper than earlier models , so perhaps the better ride shouldn ' t have been a surprise . propeller pockets didn ' t help her speed much but then she draws only 2 ' 2\nof water . or so tiara says . i didn ' t measure it . looking at the stern view photo below , that number seems to strain credibility .\ni ' ve seen a few forum posts regarding this , but i want to make sure there aren ' t any issues with using skymiles to get to aruba on delta , then using insel air to get to curacao .\n\u2705 verified review | bonaire to cura\u00e7ao . insel air is the worst airline i have ever flown . not only are the planes old and dirty , but their flights are almost always delayed or cancelled - and worst of all , they refuse to take responsibility for these delays . i was flying from bonaire to cura\u00e7ao when my flight got delayed by almost 2 hours . as a result , i missed my connection to fly me back to europe . insel air refused to take responsibility and i had to buy a new ticket in order to get home with a two day delay . this ended up costing me more than 1000 $ ! definitely won ' t use insel air again !\nrutaca venezuelan rutaca starts flying caracas - cura\u00e7ao on 2014 - 08 - 28 , twice weekly ( thursday / sunday ) . tickets can be bought at urltoken . both these sites have dropped out of the air ( june 2018 )\nin addition , the 3100 has an electrically opened center section . this may not seem very important , but believe me opening this little window section brings in a huge amount of air while underway . this is a feature all boats should\nthe airport has two main ramps . the smaller ramp , which is situated in front of the airport building . the ramp consist of 4 parking spots ( pp1 , pp2 , pp3 and pp4 ) and is naimly used by smaller operating aircraft such as , dae , divi divi , ezair , tiara air and insel air , along with the larger delta , united and arkefly aircraft when the larger apron is in use by another large aircraft . the larger one is used for wide bodied aircraft such as klm and arkefly , but is also used by united , delta and insel air , when vacant . the larger ramp consist of two parking spots ( pp5 and pp6 ) . the management of the airport is currently working on the apron to allow two wide - bodied aircraft to park alongside each other , with the use of pushback cars , when ready for departure . at the beginning of the runway , lies the general aviation ' s ramp , where mostly private aircraft are located . due to overcrowding of the ga ramp , some private aircraft utilize the larger ramp , at pp6 to park when overnighting and long stays .\nit remains to be seen if this was a technical fault ,\nair marshall ( r ) shahid latif told express .\nin pakistan , there is a big question regarding whether international safety standards are followed when it comes to aircrafts .\nfollowing the introduction of new services to medellin and charlotte , the airline added a fifth md - 80 on may 12 , 2011 . apart from the new flights to charlotte and medellin , insel air is now flying to manaus in brazil and barranquilla in colombia .\nthe fokker 50 ' s are also having some of their aircraft updated with the standard livery consisting of the white fuselage featuring the insel air logo and the blue tail containing the three colored waves . two fokker 50 ' s have somewhat of a similar to the insel air aruba md82 . the aircraft wears an enlarged version of the official aruba logo in the front of the aircraft with a light blue and light green stripe running across the fuselage to the back . the aircraft also has the same light blue tail resembling the md80 ' s but includes the insel air logo with the three ( yellow , red and blue ) wave - like curves . the forward part of the tail includes an even lighter shade of blue blending into white . all six fokkers still wear curacao registrations ."]}
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( nyse : cbs ) key executives : sumner redstone , executive chairman , cbs corp . ; leslie moonves , president - ceo , cbs corp . ; peter dunn , president , cbs television stations ; anton guitano , coo , cbs local media ; ezra kucharz , president , cbs local digital media .\nwcco - tv is part of cbs television stations , a division of cbs corp . and one of the largest network - owned station groups in the country .\nreachme . tv and cbs television stations have sealed a 10 - year exclusive partnership that will put cbs programming on reachme . tv\u2019s upcoming in - airport mobile entertainment network .\ncbs corporation ( nyse : cbs . a and cbs ) announced today that it will report results for [ . . . ]\ncbs television stations has partnered with health media network , which airs health and wellness info , news and entertainment in doctor\u2019s waiting rooms .\nthe classic tv subchannel space is getting another player when cbs television stations and weigel broadcasting launch decades , which cbs calls \u201cthe ultimate tv time capsule . \u201d the channel will debut on the 16 cbs - owned and operated stations\u2019 digital channels in the second quarter of 2015 .\ncbs tv stations sign on to reachme . tv\u2019s new in - airport network | deadline\ncbs television stations president peter dunn ran wcbs before being named head of the station group last year , and continues to run the new york flagship .\nthank you for your interest in pursuing a career with cbs television stations . we are currently migrating to a new system that will require you to apply at\nwith the creation of the wcbs - wlny duopoly , cbs now has duopolies in 10 markets , including new york , los angeles , philadelphia , dallas , san francisco , boston , detroit , miami , sacramento and pittsburgh . the cbs television stations group includes 29 stations , including 16 that are part of the cbs television network , eight affiliates of the cw network , three independent stations and two mynetworktv affiliates .\nthe pairing of wlny ( whose call letters stand for we love new york ) with wcbs - tv ( cbs 2 ) , the flagship of the cbs television network , gives cbs a duopoly in the nation\u2019s largest media market .\n\u201cwlny is a great addition to our cbs local media portfolio in new york , \u201d said anton guitano , chief operating officer , cbs local media . \u201cas we have seen in the nine other markets where we have duopolies , the combined strengths of cbs 2 and wlny will give us more resources and , ultimately , will make both stations even stronger than they are today . we look forward to utilizing the promotional platforms provided by our cbs radio stations and cbs local digital media and continuing to work with our partners at cbs outdoor and cbs television distribution , which already provides many of cbs 2 and wlny\u2019s most popular shows , to support the growth of both stations . \u201d\npeter dunn , president , cbs television stations , announced that veteran new york local television executive betty ellen berlamino has been named vice president and station manager of wlny . berlamino assumes her new role after having served as senior vice president and director of sales , cbs television stations , since june 2011 . prior to joining cbs , berlamino spent 17 years with wpix - tv , the new york affiliate of the cw , including nearly 10 years as the station\u2019s president and general manager .\nfriend will also work with cbs radio to strengthen tv - radio partnerships in markets where cbs owns both media , and will serve as liaison with the cbs news management team .\n1 . fox television stations new york 2014 revenue : $ 1 . 7 billion stations : 28 in 17 markets coverage : 37 . 2 % ownership : 21 st century fox ( nasdaq : foxa ) key executives : rupert murdoch , chairman - ceo , 21 st century fox ; chase carey , president - coo , 21 st century fox ; james murcoch , co - coo , 21 st century fox ; roger ailes , chairman - ceo , fox news / chairman , fox television stations ; gary newman , chairman - ceo , fox television group ; dana walden , chairman - ceo , fox television group ; jack abernethy , ceo , fox television stations ; dennis swanson , president , station operations , fox television stations .\ncbs television stations currently consists of 28 stations , including 16 that are part of the cbs television network and 12 that are affiliated with the cw network , mynetworktv , or operate as independents . we are located in 17 television markets in the united states , including several duopoly stations located within the same designated market area ( dma ) . individually managed and staffed , our stations produce news and broadcast public affairs , sports , and other programming to serve our local markets and offer cbs , the cw , or mynetworktv programming and syndicated programming . we are a proud part of cbs corporation , a company rooted in the beginning of broadcast history as well as on the leading edge of today\u2019s media industry .\nin addition , cbs\u2019s job recruiting staff sends email communications to job applicants from \u201c @ cbs . com\u201d email accounts only . any email that states to be from cbs but does not have a \u201c @ cbs . com\u201d address should be assumed to be fraudulent .\n7 . abc owned television stations los angeles 2014 revenue : $ 1 . 1 billion stations : 8 stations in 8 markets coverage : 22 . 9 % ownership : the walt disney co . ( public : nyse : dis ) key executives : robert iger , chairman - ceo , disney ; ben sherwood , co - chair , disney media networks and president , disney / abc television group ; rebecca campbell , president , abc owned television stations group .\nwcbs new york vp / news director david friend has been promoted to senior vp of news for parent cbs television stations . friend has been at wcbs since 2006 and will continue to oversee the newsroom there .\nwith opportunities in nearly every field of broadcasting , including news , sales , production , engineering , finance and administration , cbs television stations can provide you with the benefits of a challenging position and rewarding career .\ncbs was a very good company to work for . very good about promoting from within , great benefits , and compensation . local television is a difficult industry , but cbs was the one of the best places to be .\nthe deal will provide entertainment , news and sports programming , including local news , weather and sports reports provided by cbs tv stations ; programming from other divisions of cbs corporation including digital news service cbsn ; and film and tv highlight packages from the syndicated entertainment tonight . cbs tv stations will exclusively manage advertising sales for the venture .\n11 . raycom media montgomery , ala . 2014 revenue : $ 685 million stations : 44 in 36 markets coverage : 12 . 7 % ownership : employee owned key executives : paul mctear , president - ceo ; sandy breland , vp - television ; don richards ; vp - television ; jeff rosser , vp - television ; nick simonette , vp - television ; brad streit , vp - television ; susana schuler , vp - news ; david burke , vp - technology ; joe fiveash , vp - digital strategy & business development .\nnew york , april 2 , 2012 \u2013 cbs television stations , a division of cbs corporation ( nyse : cbs . a and cbs ) , today announced the closing of its acquisition of independent new york station wlny - tv ( channels 10 / 55 ) and initial plans for operating the station , highlighted by the addition of three hours of live local newscasts each weekday , including the tri - state area\u2019s first one - hour 9 : 00 pm news program .\n\u201cwe are extremely pleased to partner with health media network to make our award - winning content available on yet another great platform so that millions of people in the markets we serve can stay connected to our stations , \u201d said cbs television stations president peter dunn . \u201cthis strategic alliance will enhance our cbs health solutions vertical which provides health and wellness advertisers with integrated solutions . \u201d\n\u201cdecades is the most ambitious and creative subchannel programming service that has ever been created , \u201d said peter dunn , president , cbs television stations . \u201cwe are thrilled to partner with weigel broadcasting , the leaders in this space , to make smart use of our stations\u2019 spectrums and our companies\u2019 considerable programming assets . this service will be a tremendous new business for cbs and all of the other stations across the country that participate , regardless of their primary network affiliation . \u201d\ncbs was established in 1928 , when founder william paley purchased 16 independent radio stations and christened them the columbia broadcast system . with more than 200 television stations and affiliates reaching virtually every home in the united states , cbs\u2019 total network lineup was watched by more than 127 million people a week during the 2016 - 2017 season . the network has the # 1 comedy / scripted program , the big bang theory ; # 1 drama , ncis ; # 1 newsmagazine , 60 minutes ; # 1 late night show the late show with stephen colbert ; and # 1 daytime drama , the young and the restless . its programming arms include cbs entertainment , cbs news and cbs sports .\nit is a new position at the cbs owned stations . he & apos ; ll\ntake on the increased responsibility of collaborating with the local management teams at cbs & apos ; s owned stations to oversee all news production and news operations ,\nsaid cbs in a statement , and\nwill facilitate communication and team building , develop newsgathering resources and share best practices with his colleagues across the group .\nadded reachme . tv co - founder ron bloom : \u201cwe designed reachme . tv with a broadcast network partner in mind , and from our first meeting with jim , it was clear that cbs television stations was that partner . we built reachme . tv to reach audiences at scale , with an eye toward reaching viewers when they are on the go and building relationships that \u2018reach\u2019 from our screens to the screens in the palms of their hands . we speak the same language as cbs television stations , distribute at the same scale , but now with america\u2019s most - watched network stations group , it\u2019s as good as it gets ! \u201d\n\u201ccbs sunday morning , \u201d america\u2019s # 1 sunday morning news program , is expanding with \u201can evening with cbs sunday morning live , \u201d a live event at town hall on oct . 1\n5 . nbcuniversal owned television stations ( telemundo ) new york 2014 revenue : $ 1 . 36 billion stations : 28 in 20 markets coverage : 36 . 7 % ownership : comcast corp . ( nasdaq : cmcsa ) key executives : brian roberts , chairman - ceo , comcast corp . ; steve burke , ceo , nbcuniversal , and evp , comcast corp . ; ted harbert , chairman , nbc broadcasting ; valari staab , president , nbcuniversal owned television stations .\n\u201cas the demand for out - of - home access to our content continues to grow , we look forward to connecting with our loyal viewers in new and exciting ways , \u201d said james sullivan , president of sales at cbs television stations . \u201cour partnership with reachme . tv will allow cbs television stations to vastly expand its reach to include the more than 1 . 4 billion people per year who travel through the top 50 airports , and continue that relationship on their personal devices . we believe there is no other market that combines this level of reach with such a highly sought - after demographic . \u201d\njoseph dorrego , who was vp of investor relations for 21st century fox , became fox television stations\u2019 cfo - svp in february . he replaced betsy swanson , who retired after 30 years with the group .\n\u201can evening with cbs sunday morning live\u201d will feature jane pauley and her collea [ . . . ]\nthe cbs stations reported revenues of $ 678 . 2 million in the second quarter , well up from the $ 579 . 5 million it posted in the same quarter last year .\nweigel will be responsible for securing affiliation agreements with other stations across the country .\nno applicant for employment with cbs is ever required to pay any money as part of the job application or hiring process , and cbs\u2019s job recruitment process involves in person and / or telephonic interviews in most cases .\n15 . gray television atlanta 2014 revenue : $ 472 million stations : 86 in 47 markets coverage : 8 . 2 % ownership : gray television inc . ( nyse : gtn ) key executives : hilton howell , president - ceo ; james c . ryan , svp - cfo ; kevin latek , svp business affairs ; jason effinger , svp media relations and technology .\n18 . sunbeam television corp . miami 2014 revenue : $ 221 million stations : 3 in 2 markets coverage : 3 . 5 % ownership : ed ansin key executives : ed ansin , president ; chris wayland , evp - gm\n9 . hearst television new york 2014 revenue : $ 835 million stations : 37 in 28 markets coverage : 18 . 6 % ownership : hearst corp . ( private ) key executives : frank a . bennack jr . , executive vice chairman , hearst corp . ; steven swartz , president - ceo , hearst corp . ; jordan wertlieb , president , hearst television inc .\ncbs is a stickler for doing things their way . they don ' t pay well , and vacation time is unfair .\n\u201cwe are excited to welcome wlny to the cbs television stations family and very pleased to place day - to - day responsibility for managing the station in the hands of betty ellen , who is one of the most experienced and respected local television executives in the new york market , \u201d dunn said . \u201cwe are committed to elevating wlny\u2019s stature in the tri - state area by investing in additional people and resources for the station and look forward to having betty ellen play a leading role in making sure that we meet and exceed our goals . \u201d\n21 . hubbard broadcasting st . paul , minn . 2014 revenue : $ 132 million stations : 14 in 7 markets coverage : 3 . 2 % ownership : hubbard family key executives : stanley s . hubbard , chairman ; rob hubbard , president , hubbard television group\nwhat\u2019s up : cbs television stations took its first step into digital subchannels and it\u2019s a big one with diginet decades , offering classic tv , movies and documentaries loosely organized around decades , and a daily newsmagazine about the recent past hosted by bill kurtis . the multicast network debuted may 25 with partner weigel broadcasting ( top 30 group no . 25 ) handling decades\u2019 programming and distribution to other station groups .\nwhat\u2019s up : perry sook will continue as president - ceo of the television station group he founded in 1996 through january 2019 with a new contract signed in january .\nhmn is going to distribute content from local cbs - owned stations across more than 12 , 000 locations , reaching 350 millions consumers and 55 , 000 doctors each year . the partnership also allows for cross - marketing between the two companies .\nthe group station coverage figures and numbers of stations / markets were also provided by bia / kelsey . ( editor\u2019s note : the coverage numbers for some groups were incorrectly reported when this story was originally posted . they have been updated . ) the number of stations includes full - power and low - power stations .\n51 w 52nd street new york , ny 10019 1 - 212 - 975 - 4321 investorrelations @ cbs . com 1 - 877 - 227 - 0787\nsaid reachme . tv co - founder and ceo lynnwood bibbens : \u201cgiven the sheer scale and scope of our reach , we wanted to rethink how increasingly mobile audiences are being targeted , as well as how mobile media is packaged and sold . this partnership puts an experienced nationwide sales force at our disposal , enabling us to focus on building and programming our network , while working with cbs television stations to package programming and advertising in new and unique ways . \u201d\nslow to keep up with changing landscape . not many other cons . cbs is a great place to work and always takes good care of its people .\nin february , former cnn news executive bart feder was tapped to oversee all news operations and production for tribune\u2019s 42 stations .\na scarcity of m & a activity in the last year resulted in few changes in tvnewscheck\u2019s annual ranking of station groups by revenue . the first 11 slots remained the same , with fox television stations on top . the big change was the loss of journal broadcast group , which merged with e . w . scripps .\n3 . sinclair broadcast group baltimore 2014 revenue : $ 1 . 5 billion stations : 128 in 78 markets coverage : 36 . 6 % ownership : sinclair broadcasting group inc . ( nasdaq : sbgi ) key executives : david smith , president - ceo , sinclair broadcast group ; david amy , evp - coo ; christopher ripley , cfo ; barry faber , evp - general counsel ; steven m . marks , vp / co - coo , sinclair television group ; stephen j . pruett , vp / co - coo , sinclair television group\n23 . ion media networks west palm beach , fla . 2014 revenue : $ 95 . 3 million stations : 62 stations 56 markets coverage : 65 . 1 % ownership : private key executives : brandon burgess , chairman - ceo ; david glenn , broadcast operations\nlast december , the station group agreed to provide local news , weather and entertainment content from cbs o & os ; to curb\u2019s taxi tv network of taxis and for - hire vehicles .\nthe contact email address contains a domain other than \u201c @ cbs . com\u201d , such as \u201c @ live . com\u201d , \u201c @ gmail . com\u201d , or another personal email account .\n24 . schurz communications mishawaka , ind . 2014 revenue : $ 95 . 3 million stations : 9 stations in 8 markets coverage : 1 . 9 % ownership : private key executives : scott c . schurz sr . , chairman ; todd schurz , president - ceo ; marci burdick , svp electronic\nkeep doing what they ' re doing . it ' s a really difficult time for the industry , but cbs was reacting well and looking forward effectively . local management in my market was outstanding .\n12 . e . w . scripps cincinnati 2014 revenue : $ 682 million stations : 35 in 24 markets coverage : 17 . 8 % ownership : e . w . scripps co . ( nyse : ssp ) key executives : richard a . boehne , chairman , president and ceo , e . w . scripps co . ; brian lawlor , svp , television ; adam synsibm svp , digital .\nlooking ahead to next year , it\u2019s likely there could be some movement based on increased revenue generated by groups with stations in areas with strong political spending .\ncbs is a company with deep horizontal and vertical divisions and opportunities . unlike competitors , cbs is poised for entertainment and content , regardless of how its consumed on what screen or when . working in almost any local or national broadcast sales business is a fast paced , adrenaline junky ' s dream . traditionally , most management groups allow you to build your own business , support your success and offer attractive benefits .\nalso , although the estimates are for 2014 , the station groups are credited for revenue for all stations they own and operate as well as for any stations they announced they are acquiring between may 22 , 2014 , when the last top 30 was posted , and april 30 , even if the deals have not closed .\nwhat\u2019s up : weigel continued its investments in multicast networks over the last year , launching h & i ; , which stands for heroes and icons , last september . then , on may 25 in partnership with cbs , it debuted the decades diginet , offering classic tv , movies and documentaries , many from cbs\u2019s vast libraries , loosely organized around decades , plus an original daily newsmagazine about the recent past hosted by bill kurtis .\nwhat\u2019s up : capitol\u2019s cbs affiliate wral raleigh , n . c . , has adopted rigorous standards for drone deployment as it learns how to operate them in preparation for the day the faa approves their use in newsgathering .\ndecades will draw from over 100 classic series , including i love lucy , star trek ( pictured ) , happy days and cheers , as well as movies and footage of historical news events from cbs news and entertainment tonight .\n14 . cox media group atlanta 2014 revenue : $ 572 million stations : 15 in 11 markets coverage : 11 . 1 % ownership : cox enterprises ( private ) key executives : john m . dyer , president - ceo , cox enterprises ; bill hoffman , president , cox media group ; neil johnston , evp , strategy & digital innovation , cox media group ; jane williams , evp , television ; mike joseph , evp , cox media group .\nwlny is widely distributed by cable , satellite and other subscription television service providers in the new york - new jersey - connecticut tri - state area . the station appears as either channel 10 or channel 55 on most channel lineups and channel 55 as an over - the - air service .\n26 . dispatch broadcast group columbus , ohio 2014 revenue : $ 83 million stations : 2 stations in 2 markets coverage : 1 . 8 % ownership : private key executives : michael j . fiorele , vice chairman - ceo ; john cardenas , vp of news and president - gm , wbns columbus , ohio ; larry delia , vp - gm , wthr indianapolis\nwhat\u2019s up : in march , the fcc fined schurz\u2019s cbs affiliate wdbj roanoke , va . , $ 325 , 000 \u2014 the maximum possible \u2014 for airing what the commission called \u201cextremely graphic and explicit sexual content\u201d during a july 2012 newscast .\nsaturday cbs this morning saturday ( 6 a . m . - 8 a . m . ) wcco saturday morning ( 8 - 9 a . m . ) wcco 4 news at 5 ( 5 - 5 : 30 p . m . ) cbs evening news ( 5 : 30 - 6 p . m . ) wcco 4 news at 6 ( 6 - 6 : 30 p . m . ) wcco 4 news at 10 ( 10 - 11 p . m . )\nwhat\u2019s up : in december 2014 , media general closed on its $ 1 . 6 billion merger with lin media . the merger increased media general\u2019s portfolio of stations from 32 to 71 .\njob applicants should be aware of job offer scams perpetrated through the use of the internet and social media platforms . the scammers frequently misappropriate and use a company\u2019s logo and photos of its executives to give the appearance of legitimacy . the scam preys upon those seeking employment , and uses false fraudulent offers of employment with employers , such as cbs , to steal from the victims . cbs believes that one of the best ways to put a stop to this scam is to make you aware of it .\nwlny will launch weekday 7 : 00 - 9 : 00 am and 9 : 00 - 10 : 00 pm local news programs early this summer . the 9 : 00 pm newscast will feature cbs 2 anchors chris wragge and dana tyler , weathercaster lonnie quinn and sports anchor otis livingston as well as wlny\u2019s richard rose , who will report nightly from the cbs 2 - wlny news bureau on long island . the on - air team for the station\u2019s morning show will be announced at a later date .\nsunday wcco sunday morning ( 6 - 7 a . m . ; 10 : 30 - 11 a . m . ) cbs sunday morning ( 8 a . m . - 9 : 30 a . m . ) face the nation ( 9 : 30 a . m . - 10 : 30 a . m . ) cbs evening news ( 5 - 5 : 30 p . m . ) wcco 4 news at 5 : 30 ( 5 : 30 - 6 p . m . ) wcco 4 news at 10 ( 10 - 11 p . m . )\nwhat\u2019s up : last year , univision revamped its local media organization so now the it has just one general manager , as well as one sales director , in each the 12 markets where univision has both tv and radio stations .\n6 . tribune media chicago 2014 revenue : $ 1 . 3 billion stations : 51 stations in 32 markets coverage : 42 . 9 % ownership : tribune media co . ( nyse : trco ) key executives : bruce karsh , chairman , tribune co . , and president - co - founder of oaktree capital management llp ; peter liguori , ceo , tribune co . ; and larry wert , president , broadcast media ; lynda king , coo , broadcast media .\nwhat\u2019s up : last july , t he post - newsweek stations group became the graham media group division of graham holdings . the group also comprises social news desk , a provider of social media management tools designed to connect newsrooms with their users .\nmonday - friday wcco this morning ( 4 : 30 - 7 a . m . ) cbs this morning ( 7 a . m . - 9 a . m . ) wcco mid - morning ( 9 a . m . - 10 a . m . ) wcco 4 news at noon ( 12 - 12 : 30 p . m . ) wcco 4 news at 5 ( 5 - 5 : 30 p . m . ) cbs evening news ( 5 : 30 - 6 p . m . ) wcco 4 news at 6 ( 6 - 6 : 30 p . m . ) wcco 4 news at 10 ( 10 - 10 : 35 p . m . )\nwhat\u2019s up : at the beginning of the year , raycom hired garrett pope , a 13 - year univision executive , to head the new raycom centralized traffic operation , based in charlotte , n . c . , that will operate traffic for all the group\u2019s stations .\nwhat\u2019s up : david cohen , evp of comcast , owner of nbcuniversal , said in a q & a ; session following a speech in march , that when the fcc holds its incentive auction to buy tv spectrum next year , the nbc and telemundo stations may be among the sellers .\n29 . berkshire hathaway omaha , neb . 2014 revenue : $ 72 million stations : 1 station coverage : 1 . 4 % ownership : berkshire hathaway inc . ( nyse : brk . a ) key executives : warren buffett , chairman - president - ceo ; charlie munger , vice chairman\nwhat\u2019s up : in march , gray became the first affiliate to cut a tv everywhere deal with with nbc . then in april , gray launched live linear streams of kktv colorado springs , colo . ; kbtx waco - bryan - college station , texas ; wcav charlottesville , va . ; wtvy dothan , ala . ; and kxii sherman , texas , on the cbs all access ott service .\n16 . meredith corp . des moines , iowa 2014 revenue : $ 441 million stations : 27 in 12 markets coverage : 10 . 7 % ownership : meredith corp . ( nyse : mdp ) key executives : stephen m . lacy , chairman - ceo ; paul karpowicz , president , meredith local media group\n22 . quincy newspapers inc . quincy , ill . 2014 revenue : $ 126 million stations : 12 in 12 markets coverage : 1 . 8 % ownership : private key executives : ralph m . oakley , president - ceo ; dennis kendall , director of broadcast news ; dan batchelor , director of broadcast sales\n28 . griffin communications oklahoma city 2014 revenue : $ 77 million stations : 3 in 2 markets coverage : 1 . 1 % ownership : private ( david , kristen and john griffin ) key executives : david griffin , chairman - ceo ; ted strickland , vp - cfo ; rob krier , vp - coo\nbia / kelsey , an investment and research firm based in chantilly , va . , tracks station group ownership and uses information from individual stations and markets , in addition to historical data , to generate its station and market ad revenue estimates . it checks its estimates against whatever public information is available , fratrik says .\ncbs is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities . if you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application , please e - mail recruitmentoperations @ urltoken or call toll - free ( 855 ) 474 - 2270 . only messages left for this purpose will be returned .\n20 . cordillera communications st . paul , minn . 2014 revenue : $ 134 million stations : 15 in 12 markets coverage : 2 % ownership : evening post industries ( private ) key executives : john barnwell , ceo , evening post industries ; terry hurley , president ; cordillera ; dan stein , director of programming and operations\n\u201ci am honored to have the opportunity to manage wlny , \u201d berlamino said . \u201ci look forward to working closely with peter , anton and everyone at wlny and cbs 2 to ensure that we build on wlny\u2019s legacy and give everyone across the market a lot of compelling reasons to watch . we are excited to convert the station to hd and look forward to adding three hours of local news to the station\u2019s lineup . \u201d\n27 . capitol broadcasting co . raleigh , n . c . 2014 revenue : $ 81 million stations : 4 in 2 markets coverage : 1 . 0 % ownership : private key executives : james f . goodmon , president - ceo ; daniel p . mcgrath , vp - treasurer ; james f . goodmon jr . , vp new media group\n8 . media general richmond , va . 2014 revenue : $ 990 million stations : 98 in 48 markets coverage : 23 . 3 % ownership : media general ( nyse : meg ) key executives : vincent l . sadusky , president - ceo ; deborah a . mcdermott , svp - coo ; robert s . richter , svp - chief digital officer .\n17 . graham media group washington , d . c . 2014 revenue : $ 280 million stations : 5 in 5 markets coverage : 6 . 2 % ownership : graham holdings co . ( nyse : ghc ) key executives : donald graham , chairman - ceo , graham holdings co . ; emily l . barr , president - ceo , graham media group .\nwhat\u2019s up : in april , the e . w . scripps co . completed the merger of its broadcast assets with those of journal communications and the spinoff of their respective newspapers . scripps and journal simultaneously spun off and merged their newspaper operations to form journal media group . with the journal stations , scripps moved up two slots from last year\u2019s tvn top 30 ranking .\n19 . entravision los angeles 2014 revenue : $ 139 million stations : 61 in 24 markets coverage : 13 . 9 % ownership : entravision communications corp . ( nyse : evc ) key executives : walter f . ulloa , chairman - ceo ; christopher t . young , evp - cfo - treasurer ; jeffery a . liberman , coo ; mario m . carrera , chief revenue officer\n25 . weigel broadcasting co . chicago 2014 revenue : $ 89 million stations : 13 in 4 markets coverage : 3 . 8 % ownership : private key executives : norman shapiro , chairman ; neal sabin , vice chairman ; steven farber , svp of broadcast operations ; jim hall , vp of business development ; kyle walker , vp of technology ; molly kelly , corporate director of media strategy\nbia / kelsey ranks mission broadcasting and stations owned by stephen mumblow and cunningham broadcasting as distinct groups with distinct ownership . but because they function essentially as subsidiaries of sinclair , tvnewscheck lumps their revenues together . the same holds true for gannett , which includes the revenue of sander media ; tribune , which includes the revenue of dreamcatcher broadcasting ; and nexstar , which includes the revenue of mission broadcasting .\n4 . gannett broadcasting mclean , va 2014 revenue : $ 1 . 4 billion stations : 48 in 36 markets coverage : 29 . 1 % ownership : gannett co . ( nyse : gci ) key executives : majorie magner , chairman , gannett co . ; gracia martore , president - ceo , gannett co . ; david payne , chief digital officer ; david lougee , president , gannett broadcasting .\nthe number of stations may change next year following the fcc\u2019s scheduled spectrum auction , says mark fratrik , bia / kelsey svp and chief economist . \u201cbut this year i don\u2019t see many changes given the constraints of the fcc\u2019s local ownership rules , and that\u2019s not changing any time soon . many of these groups are constrained from growing any bigger \u2014 both on a local level and [ in terms of ] national reach . \u201d\nwhat\u2019s up : sinclair continues to aggressively promote the adoption of a next - generation tv standard , atsc 3 . 0 , that would let tv stations deliver their over - the - air signals directly to mobile devices . according to sinclair ceo david smith , without that ability , broadcasters will lose to cable and telcos and become \u201cessentially a three - legged dog in a four - legged dog , fast - track world . \u201d\n30 . news press & gazette co . st . joseph , mo . 2014 revenue : $ 70 . 6 million stations : 25 in 10 markets coverage : 0 . 86 % ownership : private ( bradley family ) key executives : david bradley , chairman - ceo ; brian bradley , president ; john kueneke , president , npg broadcast ; mike meara , evp - coo , npg broadcast ; tony courtwright , director of digital media\n13 . nexstar broadcasting group dallas 2014 revenue : $ 576 million stations : 76 in 58 markets coverage : 17 . 3 % ownership : nexstar broadcasting group inc . ( nasdaq : nxst ) key executives : perry a . sook , chairman - president - ceo ; timothy busch , evp / co - coo ; brian jones , evp - co - coo ; tom carter , evp - cfo ; tom o\u2019brien , evp digital media & chief revenue officer .\n10 . univision communications new york 2014 revenue : $ 752 million stations : 60 in 25 markets coverage : 44 . 6 % ownership : broadcasting media partners inc . , an investor group including madison dearborn partners , providence equity partners , tpg capital , thomas h . lee partners and saban capital group . key executives : randy falco , president - ceo , univision communications ; kevin cuddihy , president , local media ; isaac lee , president , news and digital .\nwhat can only be described as a modern american tragedy , the consolidation of tv stations into these huge super groups has not benefitted the american people nor the thousands of dedicated , hard working station personnel . what is america actually getting from these million dollar a month ( million dollar a week for moonves ) ceos ? . watered down news , little investigative journalism , non - existent political reporting and \u201clocalism\u201d defined as car wreck reports and weather updates . the american people deserve better . station staff has faired much worse . staff benefits look and feel like corporate officer subsidies . these groups needs to be broken up with a 10 % cap on market penetration .\nin addition to his role on the 9 : 00 pm newscasts , rose will host a weekly sunday morning public affairs show which will begin airing in a few weeks .\ngreg goldman to leave \u2018undercover boss\u2019 producer studio lambert after 5 years as u . s chief\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 .\nas a result of a very quiet station - trading marketplace in the past 12 months , there were only a few changes to tvnewscheck \u2019s annual ranking of the top 30 tv station groups . in fact , the top 11 companies on the list retained their positions from a year ago .\nonly one company left the list \u2014 journal broadcast group ( last year\u2019s no . 19 ) was absorbed into e . w . scripps , which moved up two slots to the no . 14 position .\nfilling the vacancy created by journal\u2019s exit is privately held news - press & gazette co . , whose npg broadcast unit delivered $ 70 . 6 million in 2014 revenues to land it at no . 30 .\nother than that , there were only small moves in rank position , the greatest being cordillera communications\u2019 rise from no . 23 a year ago to 20 this year .\n\u2019s annual ranking of the top 30 is based on advertising revenue estimates for 2014 provided through an exclusive arrangement with bia / kelsey .\nthe rankings are based on advertising estimates alone , and do not include other revenue from retransmission consent , websites and other digital ventures .\nthe auction , fratrick says , may appeal to some of the smaller groups below the tvn top 30 that may decide to opt out .\n\u201cthere are a lot of people out there looking to buy , pick up a few markets here and there , \u201d fratrik says .\nto celebrate its 20 years as a publicly - traded company , sinclair execs will ring the nasdaq stock market closing bell on june 5 at 4 p . m . et .\nwhat\u2019s up : gannett co . said in april that it has chosen tegna as the name for the new broadcasting and digital company expected to be spun off by the middle of this year . gannett is in the process of creating two publicly traded companies : one exclusively focused on its broadcasting and digital businesses , and the other on its publishing business and affiliated digital assets . tegna will trade on the new york stock exchange under the ticker symbol tgna .\nas it moves to separate broadcast and publishing operations , gannett is actively exploring development of its own broadcast programming , ceo gracia martore said during a february earnings conference call . and dave lougee , president of gannett broadcasting , added that the company is looking at not only home - grown programming , but also cooperative ventures with other broadcasters .\nwhat\u2019s up : tribune , along with fox , univision and ion , met with fcc chairman tom wheeler at the beginning of the year , officially acknowledging their interest in selling spectrum in the fcc incentive auction next year by offering suggestions on how the auction should be conducted .\nwhat\u2019s up : with the addition of wabc new york , kabc los angeles , wls chicago , wpvi philadelphia and wtvd raleigh - durham , n . c . , the entire broadcast group is subscribing to rentrak\u2019s ratings measurement service .\nwhat\u2019s up : hearst said in may that it\u2019s selling abc affiliate kitv honolulu ( as well as satellites kmau wailuku and khvo hilo ) to sjl broadcast management for $ 21 million .\nearlier this year , nexstar spent $ 33 million for yashi inc . , which offers location - based targeting and programmatic technology and services for the online video advertising industry .\nwhat\u2019s up : in march , meredith hired former we tv president kim martin as chief strategy office to place a stronger emphasis on expanding meredith\u2019s millennial reach across the company\u2019s multiple media platforms .\nwhat\u2019s up : ralph oakley , the ceo of quincy newspapers inc . who represents the fifth generation in the family business , would like to move more deeply into tv broadcasting \u2014 if the fcc allows it . why ? because he still sees upside in retrans , digital and possibly in atsc 3 . 0 .\nwhat\u2019s up : effective july 1 , mike meara will succeed the retiring john kueneke as president of the broadcasting division . kueneke will stay on in an advisory role and will continue to represent the company on the nab board .\nsave my name , email , and website in this browser for the next time i comment .\nwell said . for the most part local tv news is a very bad joke .\nautomation , robotics and technology will continue to cause massive layoffs in all american companies ( not just broadcast ) , large and small . according to a 2013 oxford study , 47 % of the current american jobs will be replaced by machines in 10 - 20 years . here are the 20 most likely to be replaced . urltoken\nsmile , i cannot be laid off . i print local dollars like a atm machine . my current station would never want to compete against me .\noperate in the public interest . a forgotten time . and like a lot of the past , memory seems to be a bit over burnished\ngood job media general , now lets get those diginets to replace livewell\u2026 . .\ntv station groups even after m & a believe they are competitive in media . i do feel for hundreds of thousands of dedicated people who hope that the ceo knows what he or she is doing . the irony is in news programming , relevancy , is a mantra of news directors . the local tv station has never been less relevant than they are today . the sector only needs one or two market shifts to crush an industry : 1 ) political shifts to digital and social 2 ) retrans fees reverse when cable is pushed into a new \u201cskinny\u201d business model 3 ) news audiences reduce enough to eliminate the 3rd and 4th station in a market . wall street analyst will see it first and their reaction time is a nano - second . local tv is following the same pattern in social media that many of us observed in digital . they are not just bad at it . they don\u2019t even get it .\n\u201cmerely . my friend think it is a huge range during the time , baldwin had written in a facebook correspondence created first thing saturday . \u201ceach one flirts . i managed to get no downside to that ,\nbut nonetheless , but nevertheless , on the contrary baldwin stated he does resent currently the lead designer with regards to criticizing sen . ing franken ( deb minn . ) , who facets accusations totally from four ladies who say the former comedian groped and furthermore sexually bothered these with .\ni was never pissed to trump in bumping with regards to my lady . truthfully my friend think it is a riot when i bought it . everybody flirts i got no challenge with that .\ni resent the entire hypocrisy on trump directed little finger from during the time al franken women have 16 offender tiger bedroom episode .\ndifferent for women who live arrested trump related to sperm misconduct , and this man was regarded as recordedbragging in regards to this crippling attacks within a notorious \u201cgain artist\u201d videotape . records came up over the weekend which trump might have been asking the authenticityof the tape , nevertheless he prior apologized with urltoken @ asiame / asiame - com - how - it - works - 1d2573a97f00 ] asiame . com [ / url ] his own statements and sacked all since \u201clocker space convince ,\ntrump pushed the credibility inside log on to showmanship audio in today\u2019s market cuz he upset mueller enjoys the casemething concerning the child , when you are a preemptive harm , he would like toss highly doubt on the authenticity connected with any audio / visual some might try to use regarding the child . your guy likes maga to trust definitely mounted\nyesterday , baldwin land urltoken reverse rrn the president\u2019s eldest fuesen , who all will belittled franken for your porn being a nuisance suggestions . he the lead designer a \u201c5th levels schokohrrutige weight loss belt as to porn impropriety allegations , baldwin asserted trump viace arrived urltoken uninvited at an event my friend hosted and hit an individual\u2019s lady .\nimmigration law then methods administration ( glaciers ) are able to bring back several thousand historic artifacts , inclusive of cuneiform medication , cylinder seals , and so clay surfaces bullae , for a republic for iraq . the items becoming smuggled into the us , our great country in infringement akin to u . s , govt statute and as a result brought to business reception web shops , a across the united states arts and therefore special creations retail store . the taking labels to do with those solutions wrongly revealed the cuneiform pills nearly as floor tile free samples .\nfrom thursday , any artifacts pretty much 4 , 000 in every one have already been made a comeback toward the republic to do with iraq during a excitement elizabeth place of abode i ambassador fareed yasseen .\n\u201ciraqis may have particularly long experiences . our company has a kinship these kind of items , yasseen identified .\nthe presentation prepared the while using external groundwork of illegal hacking community antiquities and saving money kids , the evangelical owners of amateur main receiving area crafts merchants along with numismatists of spiritual items who have been a allure under the gap of washington\u2019s adult ed of type continue performing the fall of . the museum is not active in the coverage , and sent back gadgets were not a portion of its lineup . can be surrended to iraq\u2019s ministry of predominantly heritage and to galleries and universities or colleges to examine and convention , usually the ambassador explained . attorney at law for your southern section of new york . \u201ccollection lobby\u2019s trained cautioned these to mindful in regards to shopping iraqi interpersonal investment while record numbers of items was basically looted caused from iraqi historical internet websites ,\ncarrier officers forgotten about unquestionably the dire warnings . \u201cthe storyline will need to have closed available . as a replacement passion foyer walked into the future in addition to the owned a new items towards $ 1 . 6million , donoghue thought . often the green started off gathering scriptural article content in 2009 , and has accumulated regarding 40 , 000 food , everyone states . several hundred take presctiption feature within the houston adult ed .\ndonoghue\u2019s health care business arrived in a settlement by way of spare time pursuit reception last longer july which experts state necessitated group that would lose the artifacts , repay a $ 3million alright and simply submit to national oversight to make 18 months , donoghue expressed , surrounding that these agreement \u201coffered similar to a obstruction\u201d of many others focusing on constructing presents regarding blackmarket .\ncraft reception authorities didn\u2019t respond to sales messages on sunday . frahm could trace a couple of to irisagrig , a traditional metro area with regard to tigris body of water .\n\u201ca new texting coming from irisagrig moulded a lot fascinating manner on what is , for sure , really truly a \u2018lost in - town , or , \u2013 and also allow us to rebuild the social income everything interior a 4 , 000 years old mesopotamian relief , frahm mentioned .\nfrahm suggested the early medication page many methods from the food federal reserve in the construction dogs for your noble stop at .\n\u201cyou\u2019re able to reconstruct a story on urltoken network [ / url ] incredibly mentioned intensity . you will uncover who was simply transferred places on accomplishing an exercise day to positively supervise build up a canal , fixing a regal road , and even view a building . it is start off the particular soup the feminine palace weavers accepted in specific month , frahm stated .\nyasseen emphasised iraq\u2019s structured regulations securing the device\u2019s life beliefs , and said gratitude in to the u s of a\u2019s urltoken network [ / url ] officers because of the campaigns . \u201cthey deliver a sense hereditary justice because they\u2019re earning what to their natural urltoken network [ / url ] home owners , in order to a place that is fairly hanging on it\u2019s actually life traditions , he was quoted saying .\nwith approval still pending of sinclair ' s merger with tribune , sinclair remains no . 1 . spinoffs from that deal push fox up to no . 2 over urltoken tvnewscheck ' s annual ranking by spot\na quick briefing on fcc proceedings affecting tv broadcasters from washington communications attorneys david oxenford and david o ' connor .\ntvnewscheck\u2019s annual multi - part series highlighting emerging tech trends in advance of the nab show . topics : ip workflow , audio , mam / storage , field operations , master control , graphics , cameras , rf , atsc 3 . 0 .\na three - part examination of the revenue , programming and technology strategies of the diginet business .\nwith the spectrum repack and atsc 3 . 0 on the horizen , broadcasters failing to think about sfns now may prove to be quite shortsighted in the future .\nin june , wcbs creative services director bruce erik brauer was named senior vp of creative services for the 29 - station group .\nfriend has engineered wcbs & apos ; s local news growth the last few years .\ndavid friend has done a tremendous job of leading the wcbs - tv news department to exciting new heights over the past four years ,\nsaid dunn .\nsince joining us , the quality of our newscasts has significantly and consistently improved , as have the ratings , and we are very pleased that he will be doing more to share his 30 - plus years of experience and insights as well as his great eye for talent with the outstanding team of station executives who oversee the day - to - day operation of our local news departments .\nbefore joining wcbs , friend was a senior vp at cnbc . prior to that , he was executive producer and co - creator of syndicated show extra . he also was assistant news director at wabc new york .\ni am thrilled to be working more closely with the great teams we have in place ,\nsaid friend .\ni look forward to working with my talented colleagues to ensure that we maintain the group & apos ; s commitment to excellence and continue to make good decisions that grow our ratings and increase the distribution of our content across multiple platforms .\n\u00a9 2018 future publishing limited quay house , the ambury , bath ba1 1ua . all rights reserved . england and wales company registration number 2008885 .\nthe channel will feature the daily one - hour decades retrospectical , which will be produced around the news events and cultural touchstones of a specific day , week or other time frame or theme . the series and movies airing each day will reflect that day\u2019s theme or event .\nweigel has been a leader in the subchannel space ; its digi - 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{"id": 55193, "summary": [{"text": "icelandair is the main airline of iceland , headquartered at keflav\u00edk international airport in iceland .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "it is part of the icelandair group and , in the middle of 2015 , operated scheduled services to 39 cities in 16 countries on both sides of the atlantic ocean out of its hub at keflav\u00edk international airport .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the geographical position of iceland allows one-stop transatlantic flights , which are one pillar of the airline 's business strategy , along with traffic to and from the country . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "icelandair", "paragraphs": ["\u0441 1960 - \u0445 \u0433\u043e\u0434\u043e\u0432 icelandair \u043f\u0440\u0438\u0437\u044b\u0432\u0430\u0435\u0442 \u043f\u0430\u0441\u0441\u0430\u0436\u0438\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u043f\u043e\u043b\u044c\u0437\u043e\u0432\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0441\u044f \u0432\u0441\u0435\u043c\u0438 \u043f\u0440\u0435\u0438\u043c\u0443\u0449\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0430\u043c\u0438 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0433\u0440\u0430\u043c\u043c\u044b icelandair stopover .\n\u00a91999 - 2018 icelandair . all rights reserved . - icelandair - reykjavik airport - 101 reykjavik\nicelandair currently operates 13 hotels under the brands icelandair hotels and hotel edda\u20141 , 937 . . .\n\u00a91999 - 2018 icelandair . tutti i diritti riservati . - icelandair - aeroporto di reykjav\u00edk - 101 reykjav\u00edk\nsince the 1960s , icelandair has encouraged passengers to make the most of their time by enjoying an icelandair stopover .\nsin dagli anni sessanta , icelandair invita i passeggeri a sfruttare al massimo il loro tempo approfittando del stopover icelandair .\nif icelandair didn ' t want that 753 in its fleet anymore , ua would happily take it off icelandair ' s hands tomorrow .\nall the hotels are operated by icelandair hotels group , apart from five hotels outside reykjavik , which are run according to a franchise agreement allowing them to use the trademark of icelandair hotels . icelandair hotels are :\nwestjet and icelandair have launched a new interline agreement opening up the skies for passengers connecting between the americas and more than 20 icelandair destinations throughout europe .\nicelandair is the flag carrier of iceland , part of the icelandair group . the airline serves more than 40 destinations . main base is reykjav\u00edk / keflav\u00edk international airport where icelandair operates a hub - and - spoke network . . . .\nnice welcome at # jfk for @ icelandair # aheadintime flight . # mystopover urltoken\nfokker 50 tf - fit named freyd\u00eds of icelandair over reykjav\u00edk in august 1995 .\nthe airline currently known as icelandair began in 1973 after a merger between two prevoiusly existing airlines , air iceland and loftlei\u00f0ir . loftlei\u00f0ir was renamed icelandair in 1979 .\nsubsidiaries of icelandair group are loftleidir - icelandic , a company that makes aircrafts available for lease internationally as well as icelandair cargo , which specializes in freight cargo .\nnew routes to philadelphia and tampa will give icelandair 18 destinations in north america .\nicelandair to use 757 fleet expansion to extend u . s . , european networks\nclick here for the inflight feed review of icelandair business and economy class meals .\nwell u need icelandair destinations with . . . - steven jaymz pallet | facebook\nicelandair - iceland airwaves starts this week . who is . . . | facebook\nicelandair , along with air iceland , and other travel companies comprise icelandair group . it is the largest corporation in celand with annual revenue of 125 billion isk . the airlines headquarters are at reykjav\u00edk airport . icelandair was founded in 1937 by flugf\u00e9lag akureyrar . a waco yks - 7 was the first aircraft operated through icelandair in 1938 .\nicelandair\u2019s premium cabin class . top - class comfort and service are the hallmarks here .\nexpanding icelandair adds two more routes to the united states new routes to philadelphia and tampa will give icelandair 18 destinations in north america . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nicelandair has today announced two new international flight destinations for 2017 , philadelphia and tampa .\nadditional information about icelandair\u2019s fares and packages to iceland and beyond is available at urltoken .\nbook your trip with this icelandair travel package starting at $ 587 * per person .\nfor additional information about icelandair\u2019s fares to iceland & beyond , please visit us at urltoken .\nbj\u00f6rg\u00f3lfur j\u00f3hannsson president and ceo , icelandair group , tel . + 354 - 896 - 1455 bogi nils bogason , cfo , icelandair group , tel . + 354 - 665 - 8801\ndue to iceland ' s geographical location , one - stop transatlantic are offered by icelandair .\nicelandair will officially launch seasonal service from kansas city international airport . this h . . .\nit can also help icelandair hotels to grow while reducing the environmental impact of this growth .\nicelandair hotels continuously focuses on improving the environment without compromising its services and pleasing its guests .\nicelandair should consider its plans for a colleague support program in connection with accidents and incidents .\nicelandair cargo sells also the belly capacity of the icelandair passenger network and since early 2015 , icelandair cargo operates air iceland air freight department , enabling us to offer service to and from around 54 destinations . to emphasize the importance of the cargo operation within icelandair , the subsidiary icelandair cargo was established in the beginning of 2000 to handle its cargo operation . furthermore , its expanding cargo operation required the opening of a new warehouse at keflavik airport in 2001 . the same year its subsidiary , icelandair logistics in liege , belgium , was founded . icelandair cargo is an international company with its headquarters in reykjavik , an office at keflavik airport and operation in new york .\nicelandair allows passengers to make stopovers in iceland for up to seven nights for no additional airfare .\nwe only accept unaccompanied minors on icelandair flights ; onward connections with other airlines are not possible .\nott , james ,\nicelandair applies u . s . lessons to changing european market ,\nicelandic airliners icelandair and subsidiaries . last updated july 12 , 2007 dash8 taking off at reykjav\u00edk .\nthis route map provided by icelandair shows the carrier ' s news destinations : philadelphia and tampa .\nthis week : vlm airlines , icelandair and emirates are each set to resume routes previously operated .\nthe aim is not only to open iceland as a destination from belfast . the flight will easily connect flights to icelandair\u2019s destinations in usa and canada , according to a press release from icelandair .\nplease note the passenger must provide a minimum of two business days ' advance notification to icelandair .\nicelandair operated scheduled passenger , cargo and charter flights primarily between iceland , europe and north america .\nemphasis on freight in passenger aircraft holds icelandair cargo emphasis is on freight in passenger aircraft holds , which contributes to icelandair group ' s effiency and profitability . the introduction of boeing 767 - 300 wide - body aircraft in icelandair ' s fleet will support this trend and at the same time open new opportunities . in addition icelandair cargo has two boeing 757 - 200 freighters in it\u00b4s service .\nicelandair is the flag - carrier commercial airline for the north atlantic island nation of iceland , based in reykjavik . the company has been in operation since the 1930s under several names , but has assumed icelandair since 1979 . icelandair has a stopover as part of its business model , explained below .\nicelandair hotels group entered into a franchise agreement with the hilton hotel chain in october 2007 and is running hilton reykjavik nordica , formerly known as icelandair nordica hotel , under the hilton hotel brand name .\nstu\u00f0ningur icelandair vi\u00f0 t\u00f3nlist felst \u00ed \u00fev\u00ed a\u00f0 flytja \u00edslenska listamenn \u00e1 erlenda grund og jaf . . .\ntravel documents for the unaccompanied minor are placed in a special icelandair wallet clearly visible on the child .\nfriedland , jennifer ,\njacksonville , fla . airport begins trans - atlantic service with icelandair ,\nwow air will not be scheduling more flights due to the aircraft mechanic ' s strike at icelandair .\nfokker f - 27 friendship tf - flo of icelandair over reykjav\u00edk , iceland in september , 1984 .\nair iceland , a member icelandair group , is based out of reykjav\u00edk airport . the airline first operated under flugf\u00e9lag nor\u00f0urlands . when it merged with icelandair domestic it chose air iceland as their new name .\nthe technician also informed the commander that by contacting icelandair the validity of his licence could be extended .\n( a valid contract was in force between icelandair and the company britannia of sweden which operates b757\u2019s .\nmost of the airports which are used by icelandair crew are situated at or close to sea level .\nurltoken presents our independent icelandair safety ratings and reviews . country of origin : | airline code : fi\na low - asset company icelandair cargo is a low - asset company , leasing aircraft and buying capabilities from other sources . the freighters are registered to icelandair\u2019s air operators certificate ( aoc ) and crews are leased from icelandair . aircraft maintenance , warehousing , cargo handling and a part of cargo sales are outsourced .\nboeing 727 - 208 tf - fli ,\nfr\u00f3nfari\nof icelandair flying over reykjavik on may 6 , 1985 . tf - fli was one of two 200 series models of the 727 operated by icelandair .\nicelandair brings you hekla aurora , showcasing the natural phenomenon of the aurora borealis \u2013 both inside and out .\nmontreal \u2014 icelandair will launch seasonal service between montreal and iceland in may 2016 , the airline announced wednesday .\nicelandair cannot be held responsible if the seeing - eye dog is refused entry or passage through any country .\nf - 27 tf - fij of the old flugf\u00e9lag \u00edslands or icelandair taking off from reykjav\u00edk in 1978 .\nicelandair group has codeshare agreement with atlantic airways , jetblue airways , aeroflot , alaska airlines , and finnair .\nicelandair is continuing to expand its u . s . presence , announcing new routes to philadelphia and tampa .\nthe new route will provide more travel choices for dfw customers via the icelandair hub in reykja . . .\nyou could be in the crowd at one of iceland\u2019s biggest music festivals with this travel package from icelandair .\nicelandair is organized and managed in accordance with the requirements of jar - ops 1 and the icelandic caa .\npassenger must provide a minimum of two business days ' advance notification to icelandair when traveling with a service dog .\nboeing 727 - 100\ngullfaxi\nof the old icelandair landing on runway 02 at keflav\u00edk airport in 1977 .\nmcdonnell douglas dc - 8 - 63 tf - flu of icelandair over reykjav\u00edk , iceland in september , 1984 .\ninterested in more stories about icelandair ? log in and start following the topic to get the latest . . .\nthere is unlikely to be any significant privatisation activity at keflavik airport or isavia . icelandair remains in the private sector\nthe new route will provide more travel choices for bay area customers via the icelandair hub in r . . .\ntoday , icelandair launched scheduled flights from iceland to dublin , the irish capital . the new y . . .\nfly icelandair in the saga premium class to iceland from \u00a3302 return , and to north america from \u00a3800 return .\nlooking for cheap plane tickets to france ? book your icelandair airfare with travelocity and save money during your trip .\nicelandair group\u2019s entire operations have been granted environmental certification . icelandair hotels have been a pioneer in this major reform project and achieved international environmental certification iso 14001 at all hotels in 2015 , certified by a third party , bsi .\ninstruments and navigation aids were set and the approach was briefed according to icelandair standard operating procedures ( sop ) .\niceland is a member of the joint aviation authorities , and icelandair operates according to jar - ops 1 requirements .\nthe technical equipment needed for the collection of such data is already installed in icelandair ' s boeing 757 fleet .\nicelandair hotels recognize their environmental responsibility and all entities in the icelandair hotel chain operate according to the international environmental management standard iso 14001 . this dedication to environmental protection is unique in the icelandic hotel business and our goal at icelandair hotels is to continually improve our environmental performance without compromising the outstanding level of service our guests have come to expect .\nicelandair is located in a prime part of the world to make it a great choice for transatlantic flights between north america and europe . overall , icelandair flights serve passengers to 43 destinations in the u . s . and europe .\nearlier this year icelandair expanded its seasonal service from toronto to a year - round operation with plans to increase capacity next summer . icelandair will also resume seasonal service from halifax with two flights a week starting june 1 , 2013 .\nearly 2011 , icelandair will also become a partner of sas\u2019 frequent flyer program eurobonus , whilst sas becomes a partner of icelandair\u2019s saga club . for more information , please contact : sas press hotline telephone : + 46 8 797 2944\nicelandair began a new route between keflavik international airport in iceland and belfast , north ireland yesterday . the new belfast route is operated by air iceland connect on its 72 seat bombardier q400 aircraft in a code sharing partnership with icelandair .\ntake a look at the categories to get inspiration for your very own icelandair stopover . it\u2019s well worth your time .\nicelandair hefur \u00e1kve\u00f0i\u00f0 a\u00f0 hefja flug til san francisco \u00ed vor . borgin er 23 . \u00e1fangasta\u00f0urinn \u00ed n . . .\nall pets transported on icelandair travel in a special climate - controlled transport area in the cargo area of the aircraft .\nno icelandair stopover is allowed in iceland since all live animals entering iceland are quarantined for a period of four weeks .\nboeing 757 - 208 , tf - fii , named\nfannd\u00eds\n, from icelandair over reykjav\u00edk in september 1991 .\nicelandair b - 737 freighter , tf - fie , named arnd\u00eds taking off from runway 11 on august 15 . 1998\nfrom the dates of november 15th , 2015 through to january 15th 2016 icelandair group was successful in meeting their schedules .\nicelandair will operate four non - stop flights a week to iceland on mondays , tuesdays , fridays and . . .\nin icelandair one would presume that all the crew have the same national culture thus simplifying many aspects of the training .\nthorsteinn egilsson , general manger of icelandair the americas continued , \u201csavvy travelers of denver will now have a fresh alternative when traveling to europe . icelandair is happy to enter this city with competitive airfares and convenient routes to iceland and onward . \u201d\nicelandair has announced two new international flight destinations for 2017 , philadelphia and tampa . these two cities are the airline\u2019s 17 th and 18 th gateways in north america and passengers will have an easy connection from all uk airports that icelandair services .\ntampa bay and philadelphia will further strengthen icelandair\u2019s presence in the eastern united states by better serving our passengers with faster travel times to more than 25 destinations in europe , \u201d icelandair ceo birkir holm gudnason says in a statement . \u201cthis is an exciting and significant moment for icelandair and we look forward to welcoming both philadelphia and tampa bay aboard in 2017 . \u201d\nicelandair is now taking off from philadelphia and tampa | iceland naturally | the best photos , news and culture from iceland .\nan icelandair stopover is not allowed in iceland since all live animals entering iceland are quarantined for a period of four weeks .\nin february 1952 , flugf\u00e9lag , then known as icelandair , took over all of iceland ' s domestic routes . by the early 1960s , icelandair had a mixed fleet of eight aircraft , and loftlei ' ir fielded five douglas dc - 6s .\nicelandair ' s inaugural flight from tampa international airport to reykjavik takes off sept . 7 . [ photos courtesy of tia ]\nicelandair\u2019s geographic position on the shortest flight path between uk and north america means it offers many of the quickest transatlantic connections .\nicelandair has today announced two new international flight destinations for 2017 , philadelphia and tampa . these two cities are the airline\u2019s 17 th and 18 th gateways in north america and passengers will have an easy connection from all uk airports that icelandair services .\nafter landing at keflavik airport iceland , the chief pilot of the icelandair met the crew of tf - fio at reykjavik .\nthe engine manufacturer , rolls royce , decided after contact with icelandair that no special inspection would be necessary on the engines .\nthe pilot candidates to icelandair must in addition pass an extensive selection process before being accepted for pilot training in the company .\nthis mcdonnell douglas dc - 10 served with icelandair during 1978 - 79 . it later served with air florida and then with fedex , where it still is . with icelandair it became a victim of the dc - 10 grounding following the chicago crash .\nin addition to birmingham , icelandair also offers year round service from uk to iceland from heathrow , gatwick , manchester and glasgow .\npassenger must provide a minimum of two business days ' advance notification to icelandair for the service center to validate the required documentation .\nicelandair have decided to offer scheduled flights between cleveland and keflavik international airport four times per week , starting in may next year .\nmcdonnell douglas dc - 8 - 63 tf - flu of icelandair over the sea west of reykjav\u00edk iceland in september , 1984 .\nicelandair during summer season plans further service expansion on reykjavik keflavik \u2013 berlin tegel route , effective from 31may18 . the . . .\nicelandair this week opened reservation for reykjavik keflavik \u2013 san francisco route , which sees the airline resuming operation with 4 . . .\nicelandair in summer 2018 season will further expand planned service on reykjavik keflavik \u2013 seattle route , reflected in recent schedule . . .\nicelandair in summer 2018 season is resuming reykjavik keflavik \u2013 baltimore / washington nonstop service , after over 10 years of . . .\nby uniting passengers travelling to and from iceland with passengers crossing the atlantic via iceland , icelandair has expanded and reinforced its network continuously over the last decades . icelandair connects 28 gateways in europe with 19 gateways in north america , through iceland as a hub .\nicelandair has a number of available routes from france . shop for the flight that fits your needs and book your trip today .\ntravelocity offers a wide range of flight options at low rates . find icelandair flight deals in france and start packing your bags .\nicelandair group\u00b4s fleet comprised at 31 . 03 2018 a total of 51 aircraft , of which 41 were owned by the company .\nplease note the passenger must provide a minimum of two business days ' advance notification to icelandair when travelling with a service dog .\nreykjavik - based icelandair has announced plans to operate flights from reykjavik to belfast city on a three times per week basis starting in june 2017 . the airline will use air iceland\u2019s bombardier dash 8 q400 on tuesdays , saturdays , and sundays . air iceland has codesharing agreements with icelandair that will offer connectivity between the northern irish destination and to the rest of icelandair\u2019s north american and european portfolio .\nthe upshot is that while icelandair remains the market leader with two thirds of all seat capacity momentarily there are now 25 passenger airlines operating at keflavik . not much more than a decade ago there were only two operating year - round there \u2013 icelandair and sas .\nin 1997 the domestic operations of icelandair , part of which had previously been operated under the flugf\u00e9lag nordurlands branding , were combined with small airline nordurflug to form the air iceland subsidiary , allowing mainline icelandair to fully concentrate on international flights since then . in 1999 , a new aircraft livery was introduced , as part of an image campaign designed to retire icelandair ' s\nbackpacker\nlabel in favor of an emphasis on business travel . from 2001 , the icelandair hub was moved to keflav\u00edk international airport . as icelandair particularly focuses on flights to north america , the company was significantly affected by the airspace closure following the september 11 attacks in the same year .\niceland ' s largest air cargo operator the market area served by icelandair cargo is based on icelandair\u00b4s and air iceland ' s route network . extensive collaboration with overland haulage companies in europe and north america enables services to and from all the principal cities in these market regions . icelandair cargo also co - operates with a number of other air carriers to offer continued flights to more distant markets , including asia . sales are mainly handled by icelandair cargo staff in iceland but the company has offices in new york and liege in belgium .\nwilliam pearson , birmingham airport\u2019s aviation development director , added , \u201cthe decision by icelandair to commence services from birmingham is fantastic news for midlands\u2019 business and leisure travellers wanting to reach reykjavik , and indeed onwards to the usa and canada using icelandair\u2019s strong network of connecting flights .\npets must be booked in advanced in the passenger ' s reservation . icelandair cannot confirm animals traveling on flights operated by other carriers .\nin 1973 , loftlei\u00f0ir and icelandair ( flugf\u00e9lag \u00edslands ) , joined forces through a holding company , fluglei\u00f0ir . the two airlines operated alongside , until they were finally completely merged as fluglei\u00f0ir in 1979 . internationally , the new airline retained the name icelandair for promotional reasons .\nthe poster for \u201calfred eliasson & loftleidir icelandic , \u201d a 2009 icelandic documentary about the founder of what is now known as icelandair .\ntf - fix , boeing 757 - 308 , icelandair , lhr 08 . 02 . 2013 | boeing 757 300 , aviation and planes\nthe inaugural flight from tampa international airport to reykjav\u00edk , iceland , on icelandair will take off just in time to miss hurricane irma .\nicelandair in recent schedule update extended service to baltimore / washington and philadelphia , which now scheduled until january 2019 . updated . . .\nicelandair last week extended reykjavik keflavik \u2013 san francisco schedule listing into may 2019 , as the airline schedules this route as . . .\nicelandair\u2019s continuing representation ( no longer quite domination ) , together with the fast growing wow air , is also clear from this chart .\nfor additional information about icelandair\u2019s fares to iceland and beyond , please visit urltoken or call ( 877 ) i - fly - ice .\nthat 787 was originally ordered by icelandair for air niugini way back in 2008 , but it is rumored that they may not be able to take it . icelandair leasing arm icelease has over the years has leased numerous 757 ' s and 767s to air niugini . in addition 4 of norweigian ' s 787 ' s were ordered by icelandair , and this aircraft could end up with them as well .\npets must be booked in advanced in the passenger ' s reservation . icelandair cannot confirm animals travelling on flights operated by other carriers .\nin june 1975 the commander started work for icelandair as a baggage handler and worked as such on his school vacations for some years .\nicelandair has a philosophy and a set of policies as well as procedures and practices in order to maximize the safety of all flights .\nselection of individual crewmembers , initial training , type training and recurrent training in icelandair confirms to the traditional pattern found in most airlines .\nicelandair , in operation since 1937 , has a long , illustrious history of providing flights from the united states to europe , including a 15 - year stint from chicago that began in 1973 . since then , icelandair has continued to grow as an airline with new aircraft , modern amenities and more destinations . with the announcement of chicago o\u2019hare international airport , icelandair will now offer service from 15 north american gateways .\nicelandair offers service to iceland from boston , chicago - ord , denver , edmonton , newark , new york - jfk , seattle , toronto , and washington , d . c . ; and seasonal service from anchorage , halifax , minneapolis - st . paul , orlando , portland , or and vancouver . connections through icelandair\u2019s hub at keflavik international airport are available to more than 20 destinations in scandinavia , the u . k . and continental europe . only icelandair allows passengers to take an icelandair stopover for up to seven nights at no additional airfare .\niceland\u2019s main international airline icelandair can trace its roots back almost eight decades and has worked closely with american aircraft manufacturer boeing throughout its history .\nfokker f - 27 friendship tf - flo of icelandair just after takeoff from runway 02 at reykjav\u00edk airport , iceland in september , 1984 .\nicelandair\u2019s year - round service to tampa will launch sept . 7 . the carrier will fly two flights a week between tampa and reykjavik .\nicelandair will fly both routes with its boeing 757 - 200 aircraft . connections will be available to about two dozen european destinations via reykjavik .\nicelandair from mid - january 2018 is ending service on reykjavik keflavik \u2013 birmingham route , as the airline closed bookings for flights . . .\nicelandair ' s einar pall tomasson explains how the airline is responding to aggressive transatlantic competition from the likes of norwegian and wow . . .\nicelandair in summer 2018 season is ending service to 3 destinations , reflected in recent schedule updates . planned changes as follow . . . .\nicelandair cargo is committed to treat the environment with care and we are always looking for ways to minimize the environmental impact of our operation .\nwhen boeing became aware of the seriousness of the incident , the company requested icelandair to perform a very extensive structural inspection on the airplane .\nin 1991 , a devastating year for airlines worldwide , icelandair managed a $ 2 . 3 million profit on turnover of $ 228 million . in 1992 , however , icelandair posted a net loss of $ 315 , 000 on turnover of $ 227 million . at the time , icelandair had 1 , 300 employees and managed two reykjavik hotels . the relatively new saga business class accounted for 10 percent of revenue in 1992 .\nall of icelandair\u2019s aircraft are named after an icelandic volcano , but the vatnaj\u00f6kull , launched to celebrate the airline\u2019s 80th anniversary , is the only one named after a glacier . it was designed by the team behind icelandair\u2019s hekla aurora , the northern lights - inspired aircraft released in 2015 .\nicelandair , one of the main sponsors of the event and an original founder , is currently offering package deals to iceland airwaves from $ 877 or \u00a3299 per person . the offer includes transatlantic flights from an icelandair gateway , two nights\u2019 hotel accommodation , breakfast and an airwaves festival pass .\nsince the 1960s , icelandair has encouraged passengers to make the most of their time by enjoying an icelandair stopover . on your next journey across the atlantic , take advantage of the option to stop in our beautiful home at no additional airfare . we look forward to welcoming you on board !\nfor additional information about icelandair\u2019s fares to iceland & beyond please visit us at urltoken or by calling ( 877 ) i - fly - ice .\nall - times fleets of icelandair total number of aircraft : 164 . use link above to launch or links within above table for specific subfleets .\nicelandair offers service to iceland from boston , chicago - ord , denver , edmonton , minneapolis - st . paul , new york - jfk , newark , seattle , toronto , and washington , d . c . ; and seasonal service from anchorage , halifax , montreal , orlando , portland , or , and vancouver , bc . connections through icelandair\u2019s hub at keflavik international airport are available to more than 20 destinations in scandinavia , the u . k . and continental europe . only icelandair allows passengers to take an icelandair stopover for up to seven nights at no additional airfare .\nmr . helgason built up the united states market , carrying tens of thousands of budget travelers to europe on what is known today as icelandair .\nadditional information about icelandair fares and packages to iceland and onward is available at urltoken or by calling ( 877 ) i - fly - ice .\nan enormous amount of passengers have been waiting all day at keflavik international airport today outside the icelandair office . flight engineers went on strike today .\nicelandair also will beef up the service on at least one u . s . route it already flies . starting this june , icelandair ' s denver - rejavik schedule will increase from seven flights a week to nine . the extra two weekly flights will remain in the schedule through september .\nicelandair in recent schedule update filed new boeing 737 max 8 trans - atlantic service , which sees the new boeing variant operating reykjavik . . .\nicelandair from late - september 2018 is expanding reykjavik keflavik \u2013 tampa service , currently served twice a week . from 28sep18 , the . . .\nicelandair in recent schedule update is expanding service on reykjavik keflavik \u2013 minneapolis / st . paul route , during peak season . from . . .\nicelandair on tuesday ( 09jan18 ) announced additional service expansion to the us , becoming the first european carrier serving kansas city . from . . .\n\u201cwe\u2019re excited to welcome icelandair as westjet\u2019s thirty - second partner airline , \u201d said todd peterson , westjet\u2019s director , alliances . \u201cicelandair and westjet share a reputation for quality service and great value . the new relationship between our airlines will enhance options for travel between north america and europe . \u201d\nthe main attraction of iceland is pure and untouched nature . icelandair group aims to be a leader in environmental matters , and icelandair hotels have been at the forefront in iceland and are the only hotels in iceland with this international certification which , among other things , ensures transparency towards customers .\nof january 2002 a boeing 757 - 208 , tf - fio , on icelandair flight number 315 , made an approach to oslo airport gardermoen .\nafter the incident icelandair has started using the new in - house training facility utilizing the latest state - of - the - art training aids .\ntf - fia , the first boeing 737 - 400 of icelandair takes off from runway 11 in the morning of march 30 , 1999 . this along with all the other b - 737s of icelandair has now bee sold , but is leased back until more b - 757s on order arrive .\niceland\u2019s leading airline since 1937 , icelandair , announces scheduled service from birmingham ( bhx ) to reykjavik ( kef ) . birmingham will become icelandair\u2019s 5 th gateway in the uk and 39 th overall . the new flights will operate twice weekly , thursdays and mondays , from 5 th of february 2015 .\nthe birmingham service operates an icelandair boeing 757 , seating 183 passengers , offering three cabin service , leather seats and personal in - flight entertainment systems .\nicelandair has been flying to paris , france for more than 40 years , with service originating at orly and later moving to charles de gaulle . this summer , icelandair will operate 23 weekly flights to paris , including 17 to charles de gaulle , and up to 6 times a week to orly .\nicelandair brought an intermodal transport concept from europe to the united states when it inked a code - share deal with amtrak in 2001 . this allowed icelandair passengers in the united states to buy a single ticket good for both a transatlantic flight and a railway trip to the baltimore - washington international airport .\nto celebrate service from the mile - high city , icelandair is offering the mile - high getaway to iceland starting from $ 679 * per person .\nin addition to washington , d . c . icelandair , offers non - stop service to iceland from boston , new york - jfk , seattle , and seasonal service from minneapolis - st . paul , orlando sanford , halifax and toronto . connections through icelandair\u2019s hub at keflavik international airport are available to over 20 destinations in scandinavia , the u . k . and continental europe . icelandair also allows passengers to stopover in iceland at no additional airfare .\nicelandair in winter 2018 / 19 season is expanding service on reykjavik keflavik \u2013 vancouver route , as the airline plans to offer 4 weekly . . .\nthis impressive route network of 24 spokes potentially permits 276 potentially connectable city pairs although the same caveats to that calculation apply as they do with icelandair .\nicelandair is more dismissive of the threat posed by wow and points to the fact that while it had 750 , 000 passengers in 2014 that was only 100 , 000 more than did iceland express in 2007 , before the financial crash . during the same period icelandair ' s passenger numbers almost doubled .\nicelandair offers service to iceland from boston , chicago - ord , denver , edmonton , minneapolis - st . paul , new york - jfk , newark , seattle , tampa bay , toronto , and washington , d . c . ; and seasonal service from anchorage , halifax , montreal , orlando , philadelphia , portland , or and vancouver , bc . connections through icelandair\u2019s hub at keflavik international airport are available to more than 25 destinations in scandinavia , the u . k . and continental europe . only icelandair allows passengers to take an icelandair stopover for up to seven nights at no additional airfare .\nicelandair hotel reykjavik natura was the first hotel in iceland to receive the iso 14001 certification in june 2012 and received the environmental award of the icelandic tourist board in 2014 . icelandair hotel reykjavik natura has for example achieved great results in reducing electricity per night of occupancy by 21 % over 5 years .\nmy daughter flew icelandair from sea to kef and then on to cdg . she returned on icelandair back to sea as well . she stated that all of the flights had ife . her travel period was approximately two to three weeks ago . she was told by the inflight personnel that sea is one of icelandair ' s more lucrative routes . . . not to say that this would dictate whether or not the aircraft used would have ife or not .\nnew york - based jetblue ( nasdaq : jblu ) and reykjavik , iceland - based icelandair have bolstered their codeshare , an agreement that allows an airline to operate flights on another airline\u2019s route . under the partnership , jetblue will offer a \u201cb6\u201d code on a number of icelandair flights , jetblue announced tuesday .\nprincipal subsidiaries : amadeus island hf . ( amadeus iceland ; 95 % ) ; b\u00edlaleiga fluglei ' a ehf . ( icelandair hertz car rental ) ; fer ' askrifstofa islands hf . ( iceland travel ; 91 % ) ; fer ' asmin ' urinn hf . ( destal ; 92 . 5 % ) ; flugf\u00e9lag islands hf . ; fluglei ' ah\u00f3tel hf . ( icelandair hotels ) ; fluglei ' ir - frakt ehf . ( icelandair cargo ) ; fluglei ' ir - leiguflug hf . ( icelandair charter and leasing ) ; flug ' j\u00f3nustan keflav\u00edkurflugvelli ehf . ( icelandair ground services ) ; iceland tours ltd , u . k . ; islandsfer ' ir hf . ; kynnisfer ' ir fer ' askrifstofanna sf . ( reykjav\u00edk excursions ; 92 . 9 % ) .\n20 b\u00f6rn og fj\u00f6lskyldum \u00feeirra , samtals um eitt hundra\u00f0 manns , var afhentur fer\u00f0astyrkur \u00far sj\u00f3\u00f0num vildarb\u00f6rn icelandair \u00ed dag . \u00ed hverjum styrk fr\u00e1 . . .\nthe following dog breeds are not accepted on icelandair flights due to breathing issues : pit bull terrier , staffordshire bull terrier , tosa inu and dogo argentino .\nicelandair posted a net loss of $ 4 . 2 million in 1997 due to fierce competition from islandsflug following deregulation of the domestic market . cargo competition was also stiff . icelandair soon recovered , however , logging net earnings of $ 2 . 2 million in 1998 , thanks to an increase in passenger sales .\nin addition to denver , icelandair , offers non - stop service to iceland from boston , new york - jfk , seattle , and seasonal service from washington , d . c . , minneapolis - st . paul , orlando sanford , halifax and toronto . connections through icelandair\u2019s hub at keflavik international airport are available to over 20 destinations in scandinavia , the u . k . and continental europe . icelandair also allows passengers to stopover in iceland at no additional airfare .\nicelandair at the launch of winter 2018 / 19 season is launching reykjavik keflavik \u2013 dusseldorf route , its 5 th route to germany . first . . .\nicelandair in recent schedule update extended listing into summer 2019 season for selected markets , on / after 31mar19 . as of 11apr18 , first major . . .\nwhile seasonality issues equally impact on icelandair , wow and other airlines , a calculation that the national carrier has always had to juggle , and still does , is revenue and yield management . icelandair operates in two almost polarised markets : ( 1 ) travel from and to iceland and ( 2 ) international transfer .\nsig\u00fe\u00f3r einarsson deputy ceo of icelandair group\nthe contract with yakutia air company demonstrates the flexibility of icelandair group . when one of our companies , here icelandair , faces demand changes , we are able to put that capacity to profitable use elsewhere in the group . it is a great strength for icelandair group to have reliable business partners from different parts of the world . about 75 % of our revenue comes from foreign markets , while 25 % stem from the icelandic economy . the contract backlog of icelandair group in the international aircraft charter and leasing markets is excellent , securing important revenue sources for the group . loftleidir icelandic currently has contracts for seven aircraft in various projects and has plans to add another aircraft early next year . in addition to loftleidir icelandic , four other icelandair group companies are active in the international charter and leasing markets , smartlynx in latvia , travel service in the czech republic , bluebird cargo in iceland and icelease .\n\u2705 trip verified | san francisco to zurich via keflavik . checked a bike in sfo along with another package . neither bags showed up in zurich and after two days swissport has no info from icelandair on their location . icelandair uses contractors so dealing with someone who is accountable is impossible . fly with airlines that have their own employees . at least you will get answers when things go wrong . i\u2019m sure icelandair will not compensate me for the full value of the bike .\ncurrent & planned fleets of icelandair section was not generated because the total number of aircraft ( 53 ) is larger than 30 . use link above to launch .\n\u201cwe welcome icelandair to washington dulles international airport and look forward to working with them , \u201d said lynn hampton , president and ceo of the metropolitan washington airports authority . \u201cthis new international air service will greatly benefit air travelers in the metropolitan washington area , providing new travel options to all of the destinations icelandair serves . \u201d\ntf - fii , fanndis , the second b - 757 for icelandair takes off in the morning sun of march 30 , 1999 . it used runway 11 .\nicelandair ' s trans - atlantic niche relies on two sectors : between iceland and europe ; and between iceland and north america . both of these markets are highly seasonal : from low to high season , icelandair more than doubles its seat capacity on iceland - europe and more than trebles it on iceland - north america .\nimo we can expect icelandair to use those 757 for quite a while , perhaps exchanging older frames for newer ones . the oldest frames are reaching 27 years .\nwhether they are carrying passengers , fish or anything else , icelandair & kef seem to be going from strength to strength . more power to them i say !\nthe morning after the incident , january 23 , icelandair informed aaib iceland , describing the occurrence as an \u201cupset\u201d after an interrupted approach to runway 01l at gardermoen .\nicelandair as an airline traces its roots to the year 1937 when a fledging airline , flugfelag akureyrar , was founded at akureyri on the north coast of iceland .\nicelandair ( fluglei ' ir hf . ) , iceland ' s largest publicly traded company , has played off its unique mid - atlantic location to serve as a convenient option for transatlantic air travel . a one - class , backpacker ' s airline in earlier decades , icelandair has since made an effort to appeal to business travelers . it still carries a mix of 85 percent leisure to 15 percent business traffic . the company also has been promoting iceland as a tourist destination in itself . icelandair carries nearly two million passengers a year ; this traffic is highly seasonal . although iceland ' s native population is well - traveled , only a quarter of icelandair ' s passengers are natives . in addition to various aviation support operations , icelandair is the hertz franchise for iceland and has interests in hotels and tour operators .\nmerged with loftleidir into flugleidir holding company in 1979 , keeping icelandair name . reorganized in 4 / 2005 as main subsidiary of fl group ( qv for leasing activities ) , becoming part of icelandair group in 11 / 2005 . 51 % expected to be offered through ipo by fl group during late 2006 , postponed to 2007 .\ntoday , loftleidir icelandic , a subsidiary of icelandair group , and yakutia air company in the republic of sakha in siberia signed a contract for the lease of a third boeing 757 - 200 aircraft . the aircraft was formerly used within the icelandair route network , but due to worsening economic circumstances , icelandair has shrunk its capacity . icelandair will continue to provide maintenance service for the aircraft , supervised by icelandair technical services . this is the fourth contract signed by loftleidir icelandic in a short period of time for the lease of aircraft to partners in four continents . the total value of these contracts is 125 million usd , and includes leasing of six aircraft , one boeing 767 - 300er and five boeing 757 - 200 . the shortest contract has duration of six months , and the longest is for a term of six years .\npack less , pay less . this is icelandair\u2019s simplest fare , and it\u2019s all you need for a short trip if you\u2019re traveling light and looking for extra value .\nadditional information about icelandair frequent flyer program and fares and packages to iceland and beyond is available at urltoken or by calling ( 877 ) i - fly - ice .\nbelfast will be icelandair\u2019s 44th scheduled destination within their portfolio . the service will operate on a year - round basis . with a population of 600 , 000 people , air iceland and icelandair will be able to take advantage of that catchment area in order to fill up their 72 seat aircraft on the three times per week basis .\nstandard seat selection is complimentary with all icelandair tickets . you can also purchase a more legroom seat for your flight and enjoy a place with more s . . .\ncurrently icelandair owns all their pax 757 , only the two cargo frames are leased . regarding the 4 767 - 300er , three are owned and one is leased .\noffers air - freight services to and from iceland by leveraging the strong route network of icelandair combined with scheduled air cargo flights to and from north america and europe .\nall pets travelling to the uk must be transported as cargo consignment . please contact icelandair cargo for further information on the transport of animals to / via the uk .\nwelcome to icelandair hotels , iceland ' s premier hotel chain , and the trusted source for comfortable , affordable accommodations for visitors and locals alike since 1966 . choose from\nbeing accepted as a pilot in icelandair the pilots undergo an initial course including type rating , and a four weeks ground course followed by two weeks of simulator training .\nicelandair allows passengers to stopover in iceland on their way to more than 25 destinations in europe , or more than 11 destinations in north america , at no additional airfare .\nor your nearest icelandair sales office and specify the extent of the assistance required , whether the passenger is traveling with his / her own wheelchair and if it is electric .\n\u201ci applaud them for thinking of different ways to distinguish themselves , offering this value - added amenity so that passengers see icelandair as passenger - centric , \u201d he said .\nexplore icelandair ' s on - board experience , featuring three classes of service , in - flight entertainment , and unique icelandic hospitality . book your ticket now at urltoken .\nicelandair was not at the time of the incident utilizing a systematic analysis of flight recorder data of all flights for supervision , control and monitoring of the company\u2019s operational standard .\ntampa bay and philadelphia will further strengthen icelandair\u2019s presence in the eastern united states by better serving our passengers with faster travel times to more than 25 destinations in europe . europeans will have an easier way to the sunny beaches of the tampa bay area and the historic city of philadelphia , the fifth largest city in the united states . this is an exciting and significant moment for icelandair and we look forward to welcoming both philadelphia and tampa bay aboard in 2017 ,\nsaid birkir holm gudnason , ceo of icelandair .\ntampa bay and philadelphia will further strengthen icelandair\u2019s presence in the eastern united states by better serving our passengers with faster travel times to more than 25 destinations in europe . europeans will have an easier way to the sunny beaches of the tampa bay area and the historic city of philadelphia , the fifth largest city in the united states . this is an exciting and significant moment for icelandair and we look forward to welcoming both philadelphia and tampa bay aboard in 2017 ,\nsaid birkir holm gudnason , ceo of icelandair .\nin a statement , denver international says :\nicelandair\u2019s double daily flights on tuesdays and fridays will mark the first time in denver aviation history that a carrier has operated more than one daily flight to the same trans - atlantic destination . icelandair began service at denver international airport ( den ) in may 2012 with four weekly flights . the summer 2017 schedule represents a 120 % increase over service levels in summer 2012 .\n\u201cwhen icelandair began service from denver in 2012 , we had great expectations for the mile high city ,\nicelandair ' s ceo adds in the denver statement .\nnow , five years later , we see enough demand to increase flights to better serve our passengers .\niceland ' s flagship carrier , icelandair , which operates a variety of routes to destinations in the united states , has formed a very useful and beneficial link - up with u . s . airline jetblue . this partnership means that icelandair passengers can now enjoy one - stop check - in for both airlines from the comfort of their own homes .\nicelandair hotels : the largest hotels of the icelandair hotels group are located in reykjavik , hilton reykjavik nordica , a four - star hotel with 252 rooms and hotel loftleidir , a four - star hotel with 220 rooms . the other six hotels belonging to the icelandair hotels chain are in the towns and countryside throughout iceland . they have between 22 and 60 rooms each and are rated as three - or four - star . they are considered to provide the best accommodation outside reykjavik and all have facilities for meetings and conferences .\nicelandair ' s website and counters at the airport may show row 10 as an emergency exit row seat . it isn ' t . it is row 9 . trust seatguru .\ngift certificates can be used as payment for all icelandair ' s flights . the limitations on travel time and length of stay are based on the rules of the purchased fare .\norly airport will be icelandair\u2018s 27th european destination , in addition to their 16 north american gateways . it is the fourth new airport this year alongside aberdeen , chicago and montreal .\ncares child aviation restraint system is approved on icelandair flights . cares is designed specifically for aviation use for children aged 1 and older who weigh between 22 lb and 44 lb .\nthe company made a few structural adjustments during this time . icelandair ground services became a subsidiary in the beginning of 2001 . a new subsidiary , fluglei ' ir - leiguflug hf . ( icelandair charter and leasing ) , was launched in early 2002 . a new profit center , shared services , was later added to provide financial services to group companies .\nperformers traipsed down the aisles as travelers from the 1950s and hippies from the 1960s . the play also called attention to the first all - female crew made famous by icelandair .\nencouraged by the west coast success , icelandair was persuaded to deviate more from high utilization : its aircraft also stay overnight in denver , orlando and soon in anchorage , alaska .\nicelandair used to offer free meals on transatlantic flights , but no more . no free meals for the past few years . no great loss because the free meals were bad , except for the icelandic butter . you can now buy meals on icelandair transatlantic flights , not super great quality , but if you ' re hungry , you ' re hungry .\nthe airlines plan to continue working together , placing the code on more icelandair routes between the u . s . and reykjavik , as well as to continental europe and scandinavia .\nin late 1996 , southwest airlines ( swa ) began testing its first marketing agreement ever with another carrier , allowing icelandair to bundle a coupon for travel on swa ' s cleveland - baltimore route with its own transatlantic flights . in august 1998 , trans world airlines , which had just added caribbean destinations , linked its frequent flier program with that of icelandair ."]}
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", "topic": 7}], "title": "barefoot ( retailer )", "paragraphs": ["barefoot - 213 - a ( em ) smmoa j . w . diokno blbd . brgy . 76 , pasay , metro manila - retailer\nbare foot - retailer of gents designer t shirts , gents red colour t shirts & kids designer t shirts in delhi .\nany retailer with a vendor\u2019s permit or resale license can apply to buy our products for resale at wholesale prices . after submission and approval of your retail buyers application form and upon placing your first order your store / business will be posted on the \u2018canadian retailer list\u2019 on our website directing people to your location .\ncomplex participates in various affiliate marketing programs , which means complex gets paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites . our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive .\nyes , while consumers can buy directly from us , our pledge to you is that we will never offer prices below suggested retail . in all cases , we will encourage consumers to buy from a retailer in their area .\n\u201cwhat barefoot does best is colour and proportion . our beautiful , clear and simple colour\u2026\nbarefoot ( pvt ) ltd , a shop that has something for everyone , celebrates 50 years . well known for its handloom fabric , barefoot was founded by barbara sansoni , an artist , writer and designer . barefoot\u2019s shops sell alongside their own brand , a wide range of carefully selected local products . barefoot under the guidance of dominic sansoni\u2019s fosters creativity in [ . . . ]\nbarefoot ( pvt ) ltd , a shop that has something for everyone , celebrates 50 years .\nsince 2009 grey havens acres and barefoot saddle canada are proud to be the canadian importer bringing quality and innovative barefoot treeless saddle systems from germany to horses and their owners across all different disciplines . we specialize\nthe famous barefoot handlooms go into creating a stunning range of linen that combines colour and texture with traditional needlework \u2013 tablecloths , tablemats , napkins , cushion covers , wall hangings and bedspreads . barefoot linen is of the highest quality and is famously long lasting . everyone has a barefoot tablecloth or bedspread they\u2019ve been using for decades .\nbarefoot toys are carefully crafted and simply adorable . barefoot mice are one of barbara\u2019s oldest designs and are an enduring favourite . but there\u2019s much more \u2013 just about every animal you can think of from elephants to penguins ,\nwell known for its handloom fabric , barefoot was founded by barbara sansoni , an artist , writer and designer .\nall in all barefoot has something for everyone . it\u2019s the perfect place to buy gifts and treat yourself as well !\n\u201cwhat barefoot does best is colour and proportion . our beautiful , clear and simple colour schemes and the geometric patterns they follow are what defines us , \u201d said jane conrad , design coordinator at barefoot . quite natural then , that their newest exhibition is titled \u2018cube and colour\u2019 - a collection of weavings and patchwork from the barefoot design team and [ . . . ]\ncomplete the outfit with a barefoot bag . beautiful and practical barefoot bags are 100 % cotton , washable and durable . they are available in a variety of designs to suit various purposes . check out the newest addition \u2013 the isabella camera bag .\nby their very nature feet are designed for walking barefoot on natural ground where weight is evenly distributed across the entire foot .\nbarefoot\u2019s shops sell alongside their own brand , a wide range of carefully selected local products . barefoot under the guidance of dominic sansoni\u2019s fosters creativity in all its in house designers , artisans and suppliers resulting in original and exciting products and inspiring sri lanka\u2019s creative community .\nat the heart of the barefoot range are barefoot textiles , with which the whole story began . hand woven in a variety of textures they are known for the use of vivid , vibrant , colour . created by a dedicated team of designers , weavers and dyers , barefoot designs are inspired by the colours of sri lanka - the blue oceans or the green paddy fields or the golden sun .\n\u201cwhat barefoot does best is colour and proportion . our beautiful , clear and simple colour schemes and the geometric patterns they follow are what defines us , \u201d said jane conrad , design coordinator at barefoot . quite natural then , that their newest exhibition is titled \u2018cube and colour\u2019 - a collection of weavings and patchwork from the barefoot design team and a retrospective of barbara sansoni - lewcock\u2019s textiles sculptures .\nbarefoot offers several brands of luxury ceylon teas , quality sri lankan spices delicious and chutneys , jams , love cake and milk toffee .\nbarefoot toys are carefully crafted and simply adorable . barefoot mice are one of barbara\u2019s oldest designs and are an enduring favourite . but there\u2019s much more \u2013 just about every animal you can think of from elephants to penguins , monkeys to octopi , and lizards to frog princes .\nmonkeys to octopi , and lizards to frog princes . the barefoot bookshop provides of exquisitely chosen selection of books to suit a variety of interests .\nthe birkenstock footbed was inspired by the natural print a foot leaves in the sand , which allows the foot to function as if it is walking barefoot .\ntreat yourself to some luxurious beauty and bath products by spa ceylon and spice island as well as barefoot\u2019s own range of all natural soaps in many tempting varieties .\nbarefoot also offers several brands of luxury ceylon teas , quality sri lankan spices delicious and chutneys , jams , love cake and milk toffee . and when you\u2019re tired out after a hard day\u2019s shopping , the barefoot caf\u00e9 , nestled in a frangipani garden at the back of the shop , is the perfect place to unwind and recover .\nlike the barefoot brand ? we also have our own custom barefoot private label that launched in 2014 . it includes , but isn ' t limited to texas tees , wine tees , georgia pride tees , iowa pride tees , and barefoot pride tees . . . which are our favorite . . . but we might be a little biased : ) why should you shop at barefoot you ask ? we specialize in imprinted garments and general campus wear . our product is quality controlled and guaranteed to satisfy all university quality requirements . we set the standard in the printing industry and our quality standards are second to none . . after all , we have been doing this for 10 + years .\naccessorise your new barefoot outfit with a beautiful piece of jewellery . barefoot offers stunning pieces of locally crafted jewellery inspired by traditional sri lankan designs and made with sri lankan gems . there are also special collections by celebrated designers \u2013 cantaloupe , sarika durrant and more . check out the emerge collection created by an organization that protect and safeguard vulnerable young children .\nthis is therefore an all - round choice , inspired by \u201cthe desire to walk barefoot on a warm product\u201d , laid on a floor that is heated in winter and cool in summer .\nadjoining the caf\u00e9 is the barefoot gallery , which regularly hosts exhibitions by some of sri lanka\u2019s most talented artists . don\u2019t miss the laki senanayake exhibition which begins on the 19th of december 2014 until 4th january 2014 .\nriders and horses can find our quality products around the world where barefoot saddles are being used in all disciplines and all levels \u2013 western , english , endurance , dressage , jumping , trail , competitive or pleasure .\nthe barefoot bookshop provides of exquisitely chosen selection of books to suit a variety of interests . there is a fabulous collection of art and photography books . there is also an excellent collection of fiction . the sri lankan section provides a huge selection of sri lankan authors . there\u2019s a separate section for perera hussein publications . there is also a wonderful selection of children\u2019s books . the bookshop also offers some wonderful vintage ceylon posters and postcards and the skeen & co collection of black and white photographs of colonial ceylon as postcards , posters and framed posters . the barefoot stationary collection features notebooks , sketchbooks , photo albums and more all beautifully covered in colourful barefoot fabric .\nit was left to swiss engineer karl muller to discover the secret of the masai : the simple fact that walking barefoot on soft , natural ground means that they have to balance their bodies with each and every step .\nthe nike free hit the fourth year of production with the v4 , at a time where barefoot running had hit its peak with the publication of chris macdonald\u2019s book and countless articles on the subject . following nike\u2019s system of 1 . 0 being a barefoot shoe and 10 . 0 being a traditional runner , the 5 . 0 was advertised as the perfect transitional shoe . the all - mesh upper featured minimal supportive bands , leaving room for improvement in future models .\nthe \u2018warehouse\u2019 section of barefoot displays fine craft from around the island . painted wooden objects like candle stands , stools and boxes have become collectibles . skilled craftsmen make well - made dining tables , chairs and coffee tables for the store .\nbarefoot campus outfitter has all of your apparel needs . we have collegiate long sleeve tees , collegiate short sleeve tees , collegiate pants , collegiate shorts , collegiate headwear , collegiate gift items , collegiate hats , barefoot hats , texas hats , georgia hats , iowa hats . . . anything you need , we got it ! our retail stores currently serve over 220 , 000 students . we also have a retail store located in fredericksburg , texas that focuses on our own apparel line and retro collegiate apparel .\nit\u2019s hard to believe it\u2019s been almost ten years since the first nike free hit the market . the shoe that brought the concept of barefoot running to the mainstream has remained a best seller for the swoosh , equally accepted by athletes and fashionistas alike .\nadjoining the caf\u00e9 is the barefoot gallery , which regularly hosts exhibitions by some of sri lanka\u2019s most talented artists . above the gallery is the newly opened print gallery which sells photographs by the three blind men , dominic sansoni , sebastian possingis and rukshan jayawardene .\nbarefoot ( pvt ) ltd today is a design house that produces beautiful handloom fabric , which is sold by the metre or made into a wide range of cleverly created practical products . today these are sold in three shops in sri lanka and exported around the world .\nmuller\u2019s discovery did not happen in africa but during a residence in korea . whenever he suffered from back pain he walked barefoot over paddy fields - which quickly relieved his complaints . he tried to understand this perplexing observation - and stumbled across the secret of the masai .\nin addition to our own barefoot line , we also offer products from nike , under armour , adidas , bella , reef , smith , suncloud , holloway , columbia , american apparel , alternative apparel , augusta , 47 brand , legacy , richardson , pacific , etc . . .\nthanks to \u201cnatural motion engineering\u201d technology , nike took the challenge of then - new barefoot running trend to the masses by encouraging athletes to build a stronger feet . the v2 featured a snug medial fit , a tripled - stitched heel , and a little more forefoot cushioning then the original .\nafter his return to switzerland karl muller began to develop a footwear technology that would make the natural instability of soft surfaces accessible to people forced to move on hard ground . over many years of research and development \u201cmasai barefoot technology\u201d was perfected to the stage where it was ready to be introduced to the market .\nsold as\nideal if you & apos ; re a runner who wants the strengthening and natural gait management benefits associated with barefoot training , but also needs the cushioning , traction and underfoot protection of a shoe . a brs 1000 carbon rubber outsole and a phylite midsole provided the durability and flexibility in version 3 of the trainer .\nventilation upgrades made the v2 an out of the box pleaser , with a one - piece mesh upper for lightweight comfort , breathability , and flexibility . the no - sew overlays furthered the barefoot - like fit and feel , while the heel shape was updated to better fit the foot and the forefoot was expanded for a roomier toe - box .\nthe second generation of the \u2018everyday\u2019 running shoe served as a transitional shoe for people that were interested in the benefits of the barefoot running trend without wanting to jump in headfirst via a pair of vibram fivefingers . the everyday was the only free shoe that featured a nike zoom until in the heel , a cushioning material for extra support and durability .\nand when you\u2019re tired out after a hard day\u2019s shopping , the barefoot caf\u00e9 , nestled in a frangipani garden at the back of the shop , is the perfect place to unwind and recover . sitting beneath a tree at the barefoot caf\u00e9 , you won\u2019t believe you\u2019re in the heart of the city . and the food is to die for - delicious international and fusion cuisine . the black pork curry is a particular favourite with regulars . and the cheesecake is simply out of this world . live music is a particular feature of the caf\u00e9 . on friday evenings there\u2019s jazz by the music matters trio at 6 . 30 to 9 . there\u2019s a regular live performance on saturday afternoons . and on sunday afternoons there\u2019s sunday jazz from 12 - to 4 .\nreleased with numbering system from 0 ( barefoot ) to 10 ( \u201cnormal\u201d running shoe ) from free 3 . 0 to free 7 . 0 , there was talk of nike wanting to do a scale of 0 \u2013 12 , but years later we & apos ; ve only seen a 3 . 0 , 4 . 0 . 5 . 0 , and 7 . 0 . ( the reason for a\n. 0\ncontinues to stump wearers as there isn & apos ; t a\n. 5\nsole , but then again the nike free has never stuck to the a simple titling or numeral system like most brands . ) this original free featured a skeleton print on the insole for a literal interpretation of a \u201cbarefoot\u201d ride , an upper that leaves room for improvement for breathability , and a traditional lacing system .\nperhaps considered a redemption shoe for many runners of past generations , the nike free is a landmark shoe for the brand that sustained many running myths over the past few decades including a raised heel or excessive cushioning and overlays . the original free from 2004 transitioned from the brand\u2019s approach to barefoot running to eventually accommodate training to become everyone\u2019s favorite coffee shop runner today , here is the complete performance history of the nike free .\nwho remembers the nike free mary jane si ? well the free gym + could be seen as the performance - enabled conclusion to the slipper - like free , marketed as a\nsecond skin\nfor yogis and gym goers alike . created as a dynamic foot protector , this free brought back barefoot ' s first love , toe separation , for a slipper to keep athletes safe with a herringbone traction outsole and multidirectional flex grooves . < ! - - nextpage - - >\nthe team is celebrating a much - awaited comeback into the exhibition arena . breaking the tradition of what used to be an almost - annual event , they last showed to the public about five years ago . there were many reasons in the mix for the hiatus , say the designers , but they couldn\u2019t be more thrilled to be back on home turf taking a break from their positions of authority within the barefoot team to just kick back and do what they love the best : create .\n\u201ci ended up having a 20 - minute talk with my principal about the company and the mission . he thought it was a great concept , but also talked about sanitation policies for the school , \u201d said kaufmann . \u201ci suppose i didn ' t think about walking barefoot through a school of 2 , 000 high school students and what could be living among the hallways , cafeteria , locker room , etc . yet , that was the point ! children in other countries were walking among much worse things . \u201d\noriginally engineered by tobie hatfield and eric avar , the free was first inspired by stanford athletes that were training barefoot on the university\u2019s golf course . taking this study back to the nike campus , in 2002 a group of men and women examined wearing pressure - measuring insoles taped to their feet and captured their data with high speed cameras to study the foot in motion . the result of an eight year extensive study yielded the understanding of a \u201cnatural\u201d landing stride , demanding a new running shoe from the brand with minimal heel to toe offset , unconventional shape , and a super phylon flexible outsole .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe treasury allocated more than rs . 6 billion in supplementary funds for various government\u2026\neach year you expect interest to dwindle , yet you\u2019re proven wrong every single time . \u2026\nthe sinhala people detested the customs and manners of the portuguese . they respected and\u2026\njane conrad discusses the exhibition at a news conference . pix by m . a . pushpa kumara\na small team of dedicated designers headed by barbara\u2019s son dominic sansoni work in collaboration with dyers , weavers and skilled sewers to produce a small number of high - quality garments .\nat his house , kumudu s . munasinghe has large , carefully framed photographs of what initially looks like a silver cube on barren . . .\naod ( academy of design ) - sri lanka\u2019s international design campus , is showcasing its graduating class of 2012 with an internationally . . .\nit\u2019s been nearly five years since nelun harasgama last had a solo exhibition , yet her paintings remain hauntingly familiar \u2013 . . .\nthe story behind colombo\u2019s hottest new fashion label c . h . a . r . l . e . n . e . by charlene thuring from aod\nthe vibrantly coloured , discreetly patterned and beautifully crafted garments by c . h . a . r . l . e . n . e . has been all the rage in colombo since the . . .\nhe needs no introduction , for royden gibbs is well known for his water - colour paintings . but on september 7 , it is . . .\nbarbara sansoni was 11 years old when she met maria montessori . having fled to india after being exiled by mussolini during wwii , maria\u2019s school in the olcott garden bungalow already had a small complement of students . now , here was this child in need of her guidance . barbara , enrolled close by in a boarding school in [ . . . ]\nfully occupied : barbara at home with her books , crossword and creations . pic by susantha liyanawatte\nover the course of their conversation , maria discovered that barbara loved to draw and her advice was that she draw as much as she could \u2013 history would be figures of people , maths little groups of pebbles that she could add to or subtract from . this made sense to barbara , whose letters home were already filled with sketches of cartoon figures , each more expressive to her than any sentence she could have constructed . \u201cstill , it wasn\u2019t as easy as that , but she was a wonderful woman , \u201d says barbara , remembering .\nshe would write in a poem titled houses and faces : \u2018to me it isn\u2019t important who lived in the house , history / doesn\u2019t make ugly things beautiful \u2013 but age does / a face , after all , is a house , built centuries ago by genes . \u2019 by the beginning of the 1960s , barbara\u2019s drawings of old buildings were already being published in the ceylon daily mirror . she would go looking in villages and rural hamlets for architectural gems ( and would often be asked by the villagers if she could sketch them too . ) she did this ,\nshe says , because she wanted to share her pleasure in the buildings but her sketches now serve too as memorials to structures long torn down and destroyed . it was these that first brought ronald into her life \u2013 visiting the island to conduct research , he had been determined to meet the artist who had created these charming drawings and who simultaneously penned pragmatic articles on the use of perforated walls that \u2018breathed . \u2019\nwhen barbara became involved in the project , the women were only weaving towels and dish cloths with a simple stripe at one end . barbara saw that if they were to make a profit from these and sell them abroad , she would have to bring an entirely new aesthetic to the design that would appeal to a much wider audience . \u201ci was also a friend of the traditional weavers and i didn\u2019t want to get my weavers to start copying their things , \u201d she says .\nincreasingly , barbara saw they were doing good in the communities they worked with . she is echoing maria montessori\u2019s opinion when she says : \u201cwhen you meet children who have been uneducated you can\u2019t go back , too many years have passed , a skill is the best education a brain can have . \u201d proficiency in weaving could still develop the whole person . they would simultaneously acquire a whole gamut of other abilities \u2013 from problem solving , to basic mathematics , manual dexterity and a discipline that would serve them well in all aspects of their lives .\nwhen money became tight , barbara took the extremely unconventional step of selling the girls\u2019 products in her own home ( her invitation to drinks read : \u2018you will find various things , handwoven by poor girls around the place . don\u2019t let me feel ashamed that i have put them there . \u2019 ) her trusted butler ekanayake would be standing at the ready to offer a price on the neat little parcels and would handle the money afterward \u2013 barbara never having overcome her fear of doing math .\nfrom that point on , the small business would only grow in renown . in 1970 a prestigious rockefeller scholarship would allow her to tour 14 countries and meet some of the world\u2019s most emminent designers , but she really knew she had arrived when geoffrey bawa chose to use her fabrics in the lighthouse hotel . ( they were friends , but she knew he would not have singled her out unless he genuinely admired her work . ) her design team also swelled to encompass the likes of marie gnanaraj and preethi hapuwatta , who she would collaborate with in years to come .\nher confidence and stubbornness sprang from how fully she embraced life . \u201ci love life , i like laughing , i don\u2019t take it seriously\u2026those were the clothes i felt most comfortable in and they were lovely to look at , \u201d she says .\nas we talk , ronald writes in a copy of \u2018a passion for faces\u2019 and hands it over for barbara to sign . her voice softens always when she speaks to him , he who probably knows her best and takes such pride in her accomplishments . there is much joking about how she wields her walking stick to bring him into line . as i am about to leave , having been pressed to accept a milk toffee , she pulls me back to tell me sotto - voce that she is most profoundly grateful for him . \u201cwrite that down , \u201d she says , \u201cand also that i wouldn\u2019t have been able to do it without the stick ! \u201d\nthe dumbara weaving products are produced with a family of sinhala weavers using traditional arabic designs that the family\u2019s been using since the seventeenth century . this beautiful range includes cushion covers , bedspreads , table runners and wall hangings . there is also a range of batik cushion covers that were originally created using designs by ena de silva .\nabove the gallery is the newly opened print gallery which sells photographs by the three blind men , dominic sansoni , sebastian possingis and rukshan jayawardene .\nupali newspapers ( pvt ) ltd copyright \u00a9 upali newspapers ( pvt ) ltd . all rights reserved .\nfill out the fields below and click look up to find your closest store . we & apos ; re rapidly expanding our availability across the world so if we dont sell shoes near to you yet , we surely will in the near future .\nwe use cookies to provide you with the best user experience . by continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies . learn more about cookies\nfor the best experience on our site , be sure to turn on javascript in your browser .\norders are not printed or shipped individually . once all of your organization ' s orders are compiled , your order will be printed and shipped as part of a bulk order to ensure your low pricing .\nyour order will ship approximately 7 - 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out here .\nproviding it with the necessary structure and making it superior to any treeless saddle on the market . the unique patented vps panel system offers improved spinal clearing and allows for optimal freedom of movement without the usual restrictions that come with a rigid tree . the saddle is anatomically designed to constantly adapt and flex to the always changing physique of the horse , whether in motion or during growth and training .\ncalvy click is the editor - in - chief of sneaker report . when she isn & apos ; t writing about performance footwear and apparel , you can find her running around manhattan to rick ross anthems .\ncontaining a sturdy brs 1000 outsole for extra durability and what looks now like a completely archaic upper , the mesh upper was a material upgrade from the previous version which featured heavier fabric overlays . the two panel mesh upper created a snug , compression fit , while the eva midsole and strengthening brs1000 carbon continued to supply durability . weighing in at 5 . 6 ounces , the 3 . 0 was a super lightweight runner .\nthe nike free concept spreads to crosstraining with the sparq with less cushioning than a traditional shoe . said to perform well on lateral moves , this cross - trainer featured more overlays than the current offerings .\nweighing in at 11 oz , the training shoe featured a two - way stretch upper for improved movement and a firmer midsole for greater lateral support . the beefed - up trainer may have packing extra weight , but this was the free & apos ; s first foray into cross training categories that would later serve as a major part of the nike free brand .\nthe successor to the discontinued nike free 5 . 0 v4 , the run + featured a sensor to work with the run + running monitoring ipod system . breathability received vast improvements in this model , as the run + was designed with a two part upper to provide more structure than the previous model . this shoe was a trailblazer in the looks department for the free , with the early signs of sleek mesh and sporty overlays .\nthe n7 collection is nike & apos ; s eco - conscious effort to build high performance with a low environmental impact . with an asymmetrical lacing system to reduce pressure over the top of the foot and a molded sockliner made to mimic the curvature of the foot , the phylite midsole solidifies a resilient ride .\nbreaking in a brand new upper construction , the nike free walk + included a combination of mesh and perforated synthetic leather overlay , a phylite midsole and rubber inserts for extra durability in those high - wear zones . the \u201cwalk\u201d was never super popular , but did make an important stride to bringing extra durability to the former running model . < ! - - nextpage - - >\nwith an improved fit thanks to an enlarged toe box and slightly assymetrical lacing system , the free run 2 didn & apos ; t just look good , it felt better than the previous running models . the version responsible for the massive lifestyle following the shoe now carries , the run 2 featured sleek synthetic leather overlays for a completely new look than what you & apos ; d expect of a running shoe . the sole & apos ; s segments were adjusted as well for more consistent flex grooves to inspire a smooth ride .\ndesigned for comfort and support , the tr was built for any workout , from kick - boxing to pilates . this low profile shoe relied on an internal structural support system for multidirectional movement . the combination synthetic leather and mesh upper that supports the no - sew , one piece upper supplied breathability while the internal heel counter was coupled with an overlay at the heel for a better fit , even in the most demanding situations .\nweighing in at 9 . 3 ounces for a men & apos ; s 9 , this free was the lightest 3 . 0 model yet , boasting an abrasion - resistant carbon rubber for a higher durability rate and reflective details on the upper . nike free run + designer mark miner demonstrates how the shoes move in this clip :\nnike women\u2019s training introduced the free advantage , adapted for multidirectional movement to offer the feeling of bareboot thought the sharpest of transitions .\nnike free haven 3 . 0 released april 16 th , 2012 , designed for multi - directional training for a variety of terrain including field turf , track , concrete , or hardwood with a flexible , multidirectional grip .\nnike tiger woods 2013 released june 8 , 2012 , bringing the flexible concept to pro golf on a global platform .\nseptember 25 , 2012 unveiled nike shield footwear collection for rain , cold and dark featuring the nike lunarglide + 4 shield , the free run + 3 , and the air pegasus + 29 .\nfree technology meets flywire in the latest free run model , working as a apart of the lacing system to supply a fit that moves naturally with the body as it needs . not only can you customize the colors on the edition of the free , but the upper can house a 3 . 0 or 5 . 0 sole for a truly customized feel .\nminimalism fused with stability and comfort for no distractions , lightweight , breathable , and working with the natural motion of the bodyl mesh upper of enforced polyurethane support , in the form of strand - 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iscritta al registro imprese di bologna rea 294297 - p . iva 00581711207 .\nhard surfaces are quite a strain on our feet , as our weight is only distributed over three pressure points .\nhealthy posture begins with our anatomically formed footbed . our neutral heel encourages a healthy , balanced walking gait , keeping 90 % of the body\u2019s weight focused on the heel , where it should be , rather than shifting pressure onto the more delicate metatarsals and toes . walking in high heels leads to an abnormal posture , where the body\u2019s axes are out of balance .\nmany shoes are designed much too narrow for the shape of the foot and as a result the natural walking action of the foot is constrained . the birkenstock footbed was inspired by the shape of a healthy foot and provides feet with the room for movement they naturally require .\n1 . deep heel cup \u2013 gives the foot a firm hold and stabilises the heel . 2 . transverse arch support with metatarsal raise \u2013 helps shift pressure from the middle to the front of the foot . 3 . medial and lateral longitudinal support \u2013 balances the feet when walking . 4 . toe grip \u2013 guides the toes and promotes natural rolling motion of the foot . 5 . cork , latex and jute footbed \u2013 is extremely flexible and naturally cushions the foot to allow a more natural gait . 6 . suede leather cover \u2013 absorbs moisture and significantly increases wearing comfort as a result of skin friendly features . 7 . footbed rim \u2013 extends upwards to cradle your foot and protect the toes .\nin 1774 johann adam birkenstock was listed in church archives as a shoemaker and subject .\nat the beginning of the 1960\u2019s karl birkenstock developed the madrid fitness sandal , which had the first flexible deep cork footbed in the world , thereby laying a cornerstone for today\u2019s comfort shoe market .\nbirkenstock has enjoyed enormous success since its introduction to ireland in 1990 by woodstock footwear ltd ."]}
{"id": 55196, "summary": [{"text": "pinchas ( \" pini \" ) ben-porat ( hebrew : \u05e4\u05e0\u05d7\u05e1 \u05d1\u05df \u05e4\u05d5\u05e8\u05ea ; october 10 , 1914 - july 27 , 1955 ) was one of israel 's first aviators .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "he was involved in the palavir , sherut avir , the iaf 's 101 squadron , and el al . ", "topic": 33}], "title": "pinchas ben - porat", "paragraphs": ["1 . pinchas goldschmidt ( b . 1963 ) swiss - born russian rabbi 2 . pinchas cohen gan ( b . 1942 ) , israeli artist 3 . pinchas ben - porat ( 1914 - 55 ) , israeli aviator middle names for pinchas : pinchas aharon pinchas efraim pinchas simeon pinchas yaakov\nben porat yosef ben porat aley - ayin banot tsa ' adah aley - shur .\nhave a fact about pinchas ben - porat ? write it here to share it with the entire community .\nhave a definition for pinchas ben - porat ? write it here to share it with the entire community .\npinchas book quotes : \u201crabbi pinchas lived a life of poverty . \u201d visitors to the inner earth ( 2011 ) \u201c\u2018how do i look ? \u2019 pinchas asked . \u201d lights out ( 2011 )\nmemorial meetings ( speeches by ben - porat and m . libeling ) [ y & h ; ]\nafter effectively stopping the attack on nevatim , ben porat landed his plane near the settlement ' s perimeter fence , got off the plane without turning off the engine , and inquired as to the condition of the wounded . he was told that one of the fighters was badly wounded . ben porat decided to leave the gunner behind and take the injured man with him . the gunner helped ben porat lift the wounded man up onto the plane , and ben porat took him to beit eshel , where he received initial medical care . in the early afternoon ben porat evacuated him to tel aviv , and then came back for another wounded man .\nsherut ha ' avir carries out its first raid : pinhas ben porat , in an rwd - 13 , attacks arab marauders who had been besieging nevatim .\nin 1955 deputy state attorney ben - porat \u2013 \u201cthe first woman in this position\u201d - became a mother \u2014 to daughter ronit , now a mother of three .\na year later she met and married a fellow eatern european immigrant , a polish - born manufacturer , yosef rubinstein . they later changed their name to ben - porat .\nmiriam ben - porat : a woman of \u2018firsts\u2019 | the jewish press - urltoken | prof . livia bitton - jackson | 6 tishri 5773 \u2013 september 21 , 2012 | urltoken\non july 27 , 2012 , miriam scheinsohn ben - porat , a woman who paved the way , a woman of milestones \u2013 of firsts \u2014 died at the age of 94 .\nwhen the officer had left , ben porat decided to fly to nevatim immediately . he asked the people of beit eshel for a machine gun and hand grenades , and one of the men volunteered to come along as gunner . ben porat removed the two side doors , placed the gun in a way that would prevent its bullets from hitting the propeller or wheels , and took off for nevatim .\nzevulun ben yaakov avinu ( 2312 - 1450 b . c . e . ) .\npinchas ben - porat learned to fly at aviron , the jewish agency ' s pre - world war ii flight school . with only 150 hours flight time , he became commander of the palmach ' s flying platoon in january 1944 . the palmach sent him to england for a year of advanced training and he returned in 1947 with a commercial flying licence , whereupon he immediately joined the sherut avir .\nben porat ' s self - assigned mission had been sherut ha ' avir ' s first attack sortie , and it received much attention . the british authorities were furious and announced that from that time onwards , any jewish plane which used weapons would be shot down .\nharav pinchas chaim taub of rozla , zy\u201da , ( 5696 / 1935 ) . harav pinchas chaim taub was the son of rav yehudah tzvi of rozla . he was born on shemini atzeret in 5627 / 1866 . in his youth , reb pinchas chaim knew his maternal great - grandfather , rav yitzchak eizik of kaliv , but was closer to his other grandfather , rav eliezer tzvi of komarna . reb pinchas chaim married the daughter of harav avraham chaim horowitz of linsk , a descendant of harav naftali tzvi of ropshitz . following his marriage , reb pinchas chaim settled in linsk . after the huge fire that broke out in linsk in 5646 / 1886 , reb pinchas chaim returned to his father\u2019s home in rozla . that year , reb yehudah tzvi was niftar , and reb pinchas chaim was appointed rav of the city in his place . he was only 19 years old at the time . as rav , reb pinchas chaim continued to travel to the court of his grandfather and , after the latter\u2019s petirah , to rav yechezkel shraga of shinev . with the outbreak of world war i in 5674 / 1914 , reb pinchas chaim fled to margareten , where he lived for the next eight years . in 5683 / 1923 , he returned to rozla . tragedy struck again in 5686 / 1926 , when a fire broke out and his house was destroyed along with many valuable possessions . the chassidim built him a new , larger house . he was niftar on 11 tishrei , motzoei yom kippur 5696 / 1935 . in accordance with his tzavaah , his son rav yehudah yechiel was appointed his successor . his other sons were rav naftali betzalel , rav dovid shlomo of stry , and rav moshe ezra of samvishuer . his son - in - law was harav yechiel michel zukerberg of stry .\nmodi alon , ezer weizman , and ben - porat numbered among the tel aviv squdron ' s original pilots . on dec . 17 , 1947 - in the squadron ' s first week of existence - ben - porat was tasked with supporting the negev settlement of nevatim , which was under attack by arab irregulars . he took probably a rwd 13 or an auster and made it to nevatim without incident . once there , he removed his right - hand door and took on a gunner with a bren gun as well as several hand grenades . ben - porat and his gunner spent a half - hour performing close air support , after which he returned the bren and its gunner to nevatim and flew home . his actions would be emulated as a matter of practice by many jewish pilots and crew in the coming months .\nnaftali , zt\nl , ben yaakov avinu , ( 2327 / 1435 b . c . e . : see above .\nthe tanna r ' elazar ben rab ' shimon , zt\nl , ( 3884 / 123 c . e . ) .\nwhen he arrived at nevatim , ben porat saw that there was a large scale attack under way , although the terrain - which afforded the arabs camouflage - prevented him from assessing the number of attackers involved . since it was not possible to shoot in the direction of flight - only diagonally and downwards - ben porat tilted the aircraft towards the target he chose each time , and told the gunner when to fire . the two fired and threw grenades on any spot where they saw people , or thought people might be hiding . it was not long before the attackers began fleeing for their lives .\nben - porat was chosen as one of the original ten pilots who left israel on may 9 to attend s - 199 training in czechoslovakia . he broke his arm crash - landing an s - 199 and was sent to fly transports during the first truce and , later , to b - 17s .\non may 6 , rubenfeld and lenart joined eight israeli sherut avir pilots ( modi alon , ezer weizman , jacob ben - chaim , pinchas ben - porat , itzchak hennenson , misha kenner , nachman me ' iri , and the immigrant eddie cohen ) on a leased pan african air charter dc - 3 leaving sde dov . it hopped to cyprus , rome , then geneva . from geneva , the group took a train to zurich and from there took a czechoslovakian airline dc - 3 to prague . after two days at a dingy prague hotel , they flew to ceske budejovice aboard a military ju 52 . assigned a barracks and luftwaffe flight jackets , they began training .\na short time after he had landed at beit eshel , an armored british police car pulled in . the police officer , from the station at be ' er sheva , questioned ben porat as to his reason for landing there , and wanted to know whether he possessed a flight permit from the department of civilian aviation .\nin 1959 ben - porat was appointed as a judge in the jerusalem district court \u2013 another first . in 1975 , she became the president of the jerusalem district court . from 1964 through 1978 , she was also a professor at the hebrew university , specializing in contracts and commercial notes . she was the only faculty member without a doctorate .\nbirth of naftali ben yaakov ( born to bilha ) . it is also the day of his yahrtzeit in 2327 - 1435 b . c . e . :\nfruitful son although in hebrew the phrase ben porath is used twice , the first time it is translated as ' fruitful son , ' and the second time , ' a fruitful vine ' ( targum ; saadia gaon ; sh ' muel ben chofni ) . others see it as a repetition ( rashbam ; ibn ezra ) .\nben porat replied that he had been sent by ( private aviation company ) aviron , and that the doctor accompanying him was from the magen david adom emergency medical service . the police officer went out to nevatim , to find out what was happening there . he returned a half hour later , and reported that the settlement was encircled by hundreds of arabs who were preventing anyone from entering or leaving .\nafter finishing high school in kovno in 1936 , she immigrated to the british mandate of palestine by herself ; siblings binyamin , reuven and bella soon followed her . her brother shimon managed to escape to russia and her sister rachel , to south africa . her parents , chayah and eliezer scheinsohn and her brother pinchas were murdered by the germans in lithuania in 1941 .\nupon her retirement from the supreme court in 1988 , ben - porat was appointed state comptroller and ombudsman for public complaints\u2014a position in which she was again the first woman\u2014and she filled this role in a dynamic and innovative manner . she significantly changed the office\u2019s modus operandi replacing scrutiny of government action after the event with preemptive reports and measures intended to prevent improper governmental behavior before it occurred . one example of such action was her report during the gulf war ( 1991 ) about gas masks not fitting the faces of many inhabitants . as a result , they were replaced .\nthe tanna rab ' akiva ben yosef , hy\nd , died al kiddush hashem in caesaria , when he was murdered by the romans , ( see 5 tishrei ) for teaching torah . ( 3884 - 123 b . c . e ) . on that day rab ' yehuda hanasi was born ( kiddushin 72b ) . born ~ 50 ce , he received most of his teaching from rabi eliezer hagadol . one of the greatest of the tannaim , he was the teacher of great tzaddikim such as reb shimon bar yochai , reb meir baal hanes , reb yossi ben chlafta , reb yehuda ben eloy ' and reb nechemia , and it was to them he passed on the mesora ( tradition ) of the oral torah . when the evil empire of rome decreed a prohibition on learning torah , reb ' akiva taught torah in public , in defiance of their decree . he was caught and sentenced to death . he was brought out of prison to be tortured to death , with steels rakes tearing apart his flesh . it was the time of reciting the shema and in front of his students he was seen reciting the shema with great love for the one above , until his soul expired saying the words \u201chashem echod - the l - rd is one . \u201d rabi akiva was one of four tannaim who entered the pardes . the others were ben azzai , ben zoma , and acher [ elisha ben avuya ] . according to some , rabi akiva was the redactor of the sefer yetzira .\non july 4 , 1998 , she retired from her position as state comptroller , although she stayed involved in public activity and writing . she is the author of a variety of articles published in legal journals , of a book on state comptrol ( an interpretation of the basic law : state comptroller , 1998 [ 2005 ] ) , and a commentary on the law of assignment . she remained active in public causes , such as the battle against the destruction of antiquities on the temple mount . in 1991 ben - porat received the israel prize , the country\u2019s most distinguished award , for her special contribution to the state .\nrav shaul mekiketz shelai , born in djerba , one of the two main cities in tunisia , son of rav matuk sali , and grandson of emmanuel shelai . at an early age , he leaned under rav dovid hakohen , and at age 20 , he began to teach in the yeshiva of rav yosef bereibi , the ben porat yosef . with the latter\u2019s passing , rav shaul became the rosh yeshiva . rav shaul edited and annotated many sefarim by previous gedolim of djerba , including kisei rachamim by rav rachamim mazuz and ben porta yosef by rav yosef bereibi . later in life , he and his wife moved to eretz yisrael and settled in shlomi , near nahariya . in yisrael , he wrote midrasho shel shlomo in 1948 and karmi sheli ( on kiddushin ) and medrash avos ( on avos ) in 1963 , as well as other writings . his final work , bayit va\u2019shem was published posthumously in 1975 . appended to it is va\u2019yatek mi\u2019sham , offering guidelines and insightsd on raising children .\non december 17th reports came in from the negev which told of an attack upon a jewish convoy between revivim and ' asluj , with several fighters seriously wounded . sherut ha ' avir pilot pinhas ( ' pinyeh ' ) ben porat and a doctor named polak took off in an rwd - 13 towards the settlement of beit eshel , to give medical aid to the wounded . upon landing , they learned that one of the injured men had died of his wounds , and the other had already been taken to a hospital . they were informed , however , that a group of arabs was attacking the settlement nevatim , eight km . to the east , and that there were wounded there who were awaiting evacuation .\nharav salman eliyahu , zt\u2019l , ( 5632 / 1872 ? 1878 - 5701 / 1940 ) , the kerem shlomo . born in bagdad , he was a student of the ben ish chai , ( 1835 - 1909 ) , and married mazal , a granddaughter of the sister of the ben ish chai . rav salman moved to the united kingdom from iraq and studied theology & philosophy . due to the western education he received in england , rav salman served as the personal secretary to lord herbert l . samuel , the high commissioner of the british mandate for palestine . upon the advice of his mentor the ben ish chai , rabbi salman moved back to yerushalayim . one of his works is the kerem shlomo , an explanation of the sefer of the great kabbalist , the rashash , entitled the rechovot hanahar . his son is harav mordechai tzemach eliyahu shlit\u201da , a great rabbi and posek who served as the sephardic chief rabbi of eretz yisrael from 1983 to 1993 .\ngedalia ben achikam , appointed by nevuchadnetzar to rule the remaining jews after churban bayis rishon ( the destruction of the first beit hamikdash ) , was murdered by yishmael ben nesanya . this unfortunate event brought great hardship and grief to the jewish people and is commemorated by a public day of fasting . ( 419 bce or 422 bce ) . some sources say that gedalia was slain on the first day of tishrei , but the fast was postponed till after rosh hashanah , since fasting is prohibited during a festival . according to radak , gedalia was killed today , on the second day of rosh hashana . upon his assassination , the last of the jews of judea were expelled from eretz yisroel\n, appointed by nevuchadnetzar to rule the remaining jews after churban bayis rishon ( the destruction of the first beit hamikdash ) , was murdered by yishmael ben nesanya . gedalia was from the royal family of the kings of yehuda , his father was a minister and his grandfather a scribe for king yoshiyahu . after his appointment to rule over the poor of the jewish people , who remained behind in israel after the forced exile to babylon , he called for all the jews who fled to surrounding nations to return to israel and rebuild . king belis of amon wanted to stop the development of the jewish settlement , and convinced yishmael ben nesanya to murder gedalia and his supporters . see 2 tishrei .\nber learned with the pnei yehoshua in lemberg early in his life . in 1752 , he became the baal shem tov\u2019s closest disciple . among his students were the rebbe reb shmuel shmelke halevi horowitz and his brother , reb pinchas halevi horowitz , the baal hafloh , the rebbe reb zushia and his brother , reb elimelech of lizhensk , rav levi yitzchak of berditchiv , rav nachum of chernobyl , rav shneur zalman of liadi . his son was rav avraham hamalach ( 1740 - 1776 ) . the classic anthologies of his teachings are likutei amarim , torah ohr , and ohr haemmes .\nthe verse can thus be rendered , ' joseph is a handsome son , a son handsome to the eye ; girls strode out to see him ' ( bereshith rabbah 98 ; rashi ) ; or ' young girls strode out on the wall [ to see him ] ' ( targum yonathan ; pirkey rabbi eliezer 39 ) . or , ' [ your ] daughters will walk the boundaries [ of their own lands ] ' ( tanchuma , pinchas 9 ; bamidbar rabbah 14 : 7 , 21 : 12 ; alluding to the fact that among joseph ' s descendants , women will be the first to inherit land ; see numbers 27 : 1 , joshua 17 : 6 ) .\nzechariah ben yehoyada hakohen ( hanavi ) attempted to rebuke the people of israel for forsaking the derech hashem on a shabbat yom kippur ( yerushalmi taanis 4 : 5 ) . the people stoned him in the ezrat kohanim at the command of king yoash and he died . his blood boiled and bubbled on the grounds of the beit hamikdash for 252 years until the churban rishon ( kohelet rabba 3 : 20 ) .\ngedalia ben achikam , appointed by nevuchadnetzar to rule the remaining jews after churban bayis rishon ( the destruction of the first beit hamikdash ) , was murdered by yishmael ben nesanya . gedalia was from the royal family of the kings of yehuda , his father was a minister and his grandfather a scribe for king yoshiyahu . after his appointment to rule over the poor of the jewish people , who remained behind in israel after the forced exile to babylon , he called for all the jews who fled to surrounding nations to return to israel and rebuild . king belis of amon wanted to stop the development of the jewish settlement , and convinced yishmael ben nesanya to murder gedalia and his supporters . this unfortunate event brought great hardship and grief to the jewish people and is commemorated by a public day of fasting on the third day of tishrei . . the sages established the fast of gedalia on the 3rd of tishrei to remember this tragic event and to teach us that the death of a tzaddik ( holy man ) is equivalent to the destruction of the beit hamikdash ( the holy temple ) . some sources say that gedalia was slain on the first day of tishrei , but the fast was postponed till after rosh hashana , since fasting is prohibited during a festival . according to radak , gedalia was killed on the second day of rosh hashana . upon his assassination , the last of the jews of judea were expelled from eretz yisroel .\nharav avraham abali ben chaim halevi gumbiner , zt\nl , ( 1634 - 5443 / 1682 ) , the magen avraham . born in gumbin , he witnessed the massacre of his parents in the chmielnitzki pogroms at the age of 18 . he escaped to lissa , and then to kalish , where he became rosh yeshiva and afterwards dayan of the city . he is the author of magen avraham , a definitive commentary on shulchan aruch orach chaim . he also authored zayit ra\u2019anan on yalkut shimoni .\nthe tanna rab ' akiva was arrested by the romans . he was subsequently tortured and killed al kiddush hashem on yom kippur in caesarea , israel . rab ' akiva had been a 40 - year - old shepherd who could not even read the alef - bet . one day , he came across a stone that had been holed out by a constant drip of water . he concluded : if something as soft as water can carve a hole in solid rock , how much more so can torah - - which is fire - - make an indelible impression on my heart . rab ' akiva committed himself to torah study , and went on to become the greatest sage of his generation , with 24 , 000 students learning under him at one time . he received most of his teaching from rab ' eliezer hagadol . rab ' akiva was one of four tannaim who entered the pardes . the others were ben azzai , ben zoma , and acher [ elisha ben avuya ] . according to some , rab ' akiva was the editor of the sefer yetzira . the roman authorities eventually arrested him for\nillegally\nteaching torah . as he was being tortured , rab ' akiva rejoiced in fulfilling the biblical command to\nlove hashem with all your life .\nas he died , rab ' akiva uttered the words of shema yisrael . his self - sacrifice for torah continues to inspire jews till today . the story of his killing , along with the other nine harugei malchut , is related in the stirring piyut , eleh ezkerah , recited during the yom kippur davening . a tannit tzaddikim was established to commemorate this event , as well as the killing of twenty jews during that time . ( shulchan aruch 180 : 2 )\nharav dr . mordechai zeev ( ben aryeh leib ) braude , zt\u201dl , ( 1870 - 1949 ) . born in brest litovsk , he was the son of rav of lvov . his mother , chana , was the daughter of rav tzvi hirsch orenstein , rav of brest litovsk , rzeszow and lvov . he was a delegate to the first zionist congress . he served as a rav in stanislawow and lodz , as well as a fighter for the rights of the jews in austria and poland , and their representative in legal bodies . he moved to eretz yisrael and lived in yerushalayim .\nthe squadron threw a party - a good party , according to rubenfeld - upon rubenfeld ' s safe return , at their quarters , the yarden hotel on tel aviv ' s ben yehuda street . all the pilots but modi alon drank heartily ( nomis and cull 1998 ) . the next morning , weizman missed the jeep to ekron , so he borrowed alon ' s motorcycle . at the beit degan junction , he hit a mortar shell crater and flew over the handlebars , breaking a bone in his left hand or wrist . the 101 was left with one plane and two pilots , lenart and alon .\nrabbeinu chanoch ben rabbeinu moshe of cordova , zt\nl , ( 1000 ) , one of the four shevuyim ( captives ) . the famous story of the\nfour captives\noccurred , in which four premier torah scholars from babylonia were captured and redeemed in different centers in the mediterranean basin , where they became the leaders of important communities . the four set sail from southern italy to raise money for poor brides . they were set upon by pirates , who offered them to various communities . three of the four are known . harav shmaryohu ben elchonon was redeemed in alexandria , egypt ; harav chushiel was redeemed in tunisia ; rabbeinu moshe ben chanoch and his son chanoch were redeemed in cordoba , spain . they were first sold as slaves there and later redeemed by the community . rabbeinu moshe became rav of cordoba , and was succeeded in this position by his son after he was niftar in about 965 ( 4725 ) . his halachic rulings were considered to be on the level of the geonei bavel of his time , as were rabbeinu chanoch ' s . they established spain as a center of torah . rabbeinu chanoch ' s main talmid was shmuel hanoggid . harav dovid jungreis , zt\u201dl , ( 1898 - 5731 / 1971 ) , rosh av beit din yerushalayim . rav dovid\u2019s grandfather was rav moshe halevi jungreis , a student of the ktav sofer and the av beit din of kashoi , while his father was rav baruch reuven shlomo , the founder of the eidah hachareidit . he married rebbetzin miriam pu\u2019ah , a daughter of rav asher zussman . in 1931 , at the age of 33 , he was appointed dayan in the eidah hachareidit beit din , joining rav yosef chaim sonnenfeld . his knowledge was so vast , the satmar rav once said , \u201cif rav dovid is here , i don\u2019t need any sefer . \u201d although he was childless , rav dovid\u2019s insightful drashot , which were compiled by his students into a sefer , entitled or dovid .\nwas from the royal family of the kings of yehuda , his father was a minister and his grandfather a scribe for king yoshiyahu . after his appointment to rule over the poor of the jewish people , who remained behind in israel after the forced exile to babylon , he called for all the jews who fled to surrounding nations to return to israel and rebuild . king belis of amon wanted to stop the development of the jewish settlement , and convinced yishmael ben nesanya to murder gedalia and his supporters . see 1 tishrei . this unfortunate event brought great hardship and grief to the jewish people and is commemorated by a public day of fasting on the third day of tishrei . .\nminkowski , pinchas (\npinie\n; 1859\u20131924 ) , russian cantor and composer . he was born in belaya tserkov , ukraine , where his father was the town cantor . minkowski received his basic training from his father , and joined the choir of nissan * spivak (\nbelzer\n) in kishinev . at the age of 18 , he was appointed spivak ' s successor and three years later became chief cantor of the choral synagogue (\nchor - schul\n) in kishinev . after further study in vienna , he sang in kherson , lemberg , and odessa , and spent three years at the kahal adas yeshurun synagogue in new york , but was recalled to odessa in 1892 as chief cantor of the brody synagogue , an office he held for 30 years . minkowski had a tenor voice of natural sweetness though lacking in power . he avoided extraneous effects such as word repetition , falsetto , and needless coloraturas . a prominent member of the intellectual group which flourished in odessa , headed by * bialik , he lectured at the jewish conservatory , was chairman of the ha - zamir (\nthe nightingale\n) musical society , and published many articles on \u1e25azzanut and jewish music , in hebrew , yiddish , and german . after the russian revolution he left for the united states , where he continued to sing and lecture .\nharav noach of lechovitz , zt\u201dl , ( 5593 / 1832 ) . harav noach of lechovitz was the son of harav mordechai , the founder of the lechovitzer dynasty . he was born in 5534 / 1774 . he was the talmid of his father and also of harav baruch of mezhibuzh . following the petirah of his father in 5570 / 1810 , the chassidim appointed reb noach as his father\u2019s successor , despite being just 36 years old . although the chassidim accepted him , reb noach refused to serve , saying that he felt that the elder and leading talmid of his father , harav michel of lechovitz , should be the new rebbe . finally , reb noach did agree to become rebbe , and many flocked to his court . although reb noach didn\u2019t write down his divrei torah , they were recorded by the slonimer rebbe , the nesivot shalom , and printed as torat avot . in the sefer were also divrei torah of other rebbes of the lechovitz dynasty . reb noach was niftar on 7 tishrei 5593 / 1832 at the age of 68 . as reb noach had no sons , his chassidim separated after his petirah . most went to his talmid , rav moshe of kobrin ; some to his son - in - law , harav mordechai ; and some to his nephew , harav shlomo chaim of koidenov . harav yaakov entebbe , zt\u201dl , ( 1870 ) , rav of damascus . ( others 5607 / 1846 ) . harav menachem nachum twersky of makarov , zt\u201dl , ( 5612 / 1851 ) , fourth of the eight sons of harav mordechai , the chernobyler maggid . he married hinda mattel , daughter of rav yosef halevi horowitz , the admor of turchin , who in turn was the son of the chozeh of lublin . in 1833 he became rebbe in the town of makarov . harav yosef berabi , zt\u201dl , ( 5679 / 1918 ) , dayan of djerba and author of ben porat yosef . harav yitzchak isaac ( eizik ) friedman , zt\u201dl , ( 5704 / 1943 ) , author of nachlat yitzchak\nrabbeinu yitzchok \u2014 the r\u201di hazakein , zt\u201dl , of the baalei tosfot ( the commentary of the talmud ) ( 1120 - 1200 ) , ( others 4949 / 1188 ) . one of the greatest of the baalei hatosafot , the r\u201di of danfir , ( as he was known ) , is very often quoted in their commentary to the gemara . he was the son of rabbeinu shmuel , son of rabbeinu simcha of vitri , author of machzor vitri , who was a talmid of rashi . his mother was miriam , a sister of rashbam and rabbeinu tam , all of whom were children of rabbeinu meir ben shmuel , the son - in - law of rashi hakadosh . rabbeinu yitzchak was married to the daughter of rabbeinu yehudah ben rabbeinu yom tov . ( according to another opinion , he was married to the daughter of the riva\u201dm . ) he was a disciple of his uncle , rabbeinu tam , and succeeded him as rosh yeshiva in romrog ( ramerupt ) after rabbeinu tam moved to troyes . there he disseminated torah to klal yisrael . thereafter , he founded the yeshiva at dampierre . he was always careful not to argue with his uncle / rebbe and always showed the highest regard for him ; he obeyed his commands and asked for his decisions in letters , and nullified his own opinion to that of rabbeinu tam . most of the baalei tosafot were his talmidim . the study hall of rabbi yitzchak is considered to be the source of the main body of the tosfot commentary . sixty torah scholars studied before him ; each had mastered a specific masechta of shas . using this system and learning together , they clarified numerous difficult concepts throughout shas . rabbeinu yitzchak was a kabbalist who lived an ascetic life , davened at great length , and was always the last to leave shul . for yom kippur he would fast two days due to sfeika d\u2019yoma \u2014 the reason that we in the diaspora observe two days of each yom tov . among his students were rav shimshon of sens ( who edited many of our tosefot , wrote important works in his own right , and led 300 families to settle in eretz yisrael in 1211 ) , the ros\u201dh of shantz , rav yitzchak ben avraham ( the ritzba ) , his son rabbeinu elchanan , and rabbeinu baruch baal haterumah , who went to live in eretz yisrael . ri had at least two sons , both of whom died in his lifetime : rabbeinu elchanan and rabbeinu shlomo . the r\u201di was buried in ramerupt , germany . through the efforts of rabbi yisrael meir gabbai , an ohel was built in recent years at the site believed to be the beit hachaim of many of the baalei tosafot , including the r\u201di .\nharav eliyahu ben shlomo zalman kramer , zt\nl , ( 5480 / 1720 \u2013 5558 / 1797 ) , known as the ' vilna gaon\n(\nthe genius from vilna\n) . he is regarded as the greatest rabbi of the past 500 years . the vilna gaon possessed a photographic memory : at age three he already knew the entire bible by heart , and by age seven he knew several tractates of talmud by heart and gave his first public discourse . by the time he was ten he had advanced to the point where he no longer needed a teacher . legend says that by age 12 he was able to kabbalistically create a golem ( life out of formless mass ) . at the age of 35 he was approached by one of the leading sages of that time , rav yonaton eybschutz , to act as an intermediary in the conflict between him and another great sage , rav yakov emden .\nbirthday and yahrtzeit of zevulun ben yaakov avinu . he was the tenth son of the patriarch yaakov , the sixth son of the matriarch leah . he was born in paddan aram . his mother leah gave him his name , as the verse states ( bereishit 30 : 20 ) : \u201cg - d has endowed me ( zevadani ) with a good endowment ; now my husband will make his permanent home with me ( yizbeleini ) for i have born him six sons . so she called his name zevulun . \u201d his tribe was blessed by his father ( bereishit 49 : 13 ) : \u201czevulun shall settle by seashores . he shall be at the ship\u2019s harbor , and his last border will reach zidon . \u201d his tribe provided support by means of their merchant activity to the tribe of yissachar , so they could devote themselves full time to torah study . when the children of israel left egypt they brought the bones of zevulun with them and buried them in zidon .\nrabbeinu yitzchak halevi from speyer , zt\u201dl , ( 1133 ) , talmid of rashi . harav avraham abish of frankfurt , zt\u201dl , author of birchat avraham ( 5529 / 1768 ) . harav avraham abish was born in 5450 / 1690 . his father was harav tzvi hirsh , rav of mezeritch . he learned under rav tzvi hirsh of halberstadt and rav naftali katz , the semichas chachamim . after his marriage , his wife opened a small store , while he sat and learned . it is said that he was zocheh to gilui eliyahu during this period . meanwhile , in the city of koriv , rav pinchas instructed before his passing that his place be filled by this tzaddik nistar . harav avraham abish was renowned for his hospitality ; rav chaim of volozhin said he reached the level of avraham avinu in hachnasat orchim . he gave away all his money to tzedakah . although a respected rav , he never considered it below his dignity to collect for tzedakah . in 5516 / 1756 , rav avraham abish was appointed rav of frankfurt . on his first shabbat as rav , rav avraham abish said in his drashah that he had three questions to ask . of himself : how could he dare take up this position in a city that had had rabbanim like the shelah , the pnei yehoshua and others ? of the kehillah : how could they appoint him rav ? and , k\u2019vayachol , of hashem : could he not have found a more worthy rav for frankfurt ? rav avraham abish wrote numerous sefarim , including birchat avraham , on shas ; emek hamelech , on the rambam ; kaneh avraham , on the torah and the megillot ; machazeh avraham , on haggadah shel pesach . he was niftar on 11 tishrei 5529 / 1768 , at age 78 . he was survived by his sons : rav elazar , rav of shvell ; rav yaakov , rav of kariv ; rav aryeh leib of kari ; rav yosef of kalish ; rav tzvi hirsh of frankfurt ; and rav ozer of mezeritch ; and a son - in - law , rav asher lemel hakohen . harav tzvi aryeh of alik , zt\u201dl , ( 5572 / 1811 ) .\nharav yechiel michel ( ben moshe ) of zhvil , zt\u201dl , the second zhviller rebbe ( 5548 / 1787 - 5615 / 1854 ) . his father , rav moshe , the first zhviller rebbe , was one of the five sons of the zlotschover maggid , r ' yechiel michel . the family were descendants of the zlotchov dynasty , and he was named after harav yechiel michel , the zlotchover maggid . reb yechiel michel married the daughter of harav yisrael chaim of ludmir , who was the son of harav avraham hamalach , son of the maggid of mezeritch . following the petirah of his father on 10 iyar 5591 / 1831 , reb yechiel michel was named rebbe in zhvil . reb yechiel michel was renowned for his ahavat yisrael , his love and concern for every jew , and most of his divrei torah were on the topic of ahavat yisrael . he worked hard on behalf of those who were in trouble with the government ( pidyon shevuyim ) . reb yechiel michel was niftar on 12 tishrei ( the yahrtzeit of his wife\u2019s grandfather , harav avraham hamalach ; see above ) , and buried in zhvil . his sons were rav mordechai of zhvil , rav yitzchak shlomo of zelichov and rav moshe . his son - in - law was rav yaakov mordechai , rav of valkobisk .\nharav meir yeudah leibush ben yechiel michel ( malbim ) , zt\nl . ( 1809 - 5640 / 1879 ) . he was born in volhynia and was still a child when his father died . he studied in his native town until the age of 13 . he then went to warsaw where he was known as the \u2018 iluy from volhynia . ' from 1838 to 1845 he was rav of wreschen , district of posen , and in the latter year was called to the rabbinate of kempen , where he remained until 1860 ; he was thereafter known as\nder kempener .\nin 1860 malbim became chief rabbi of bucharest , rumania . but he could not agree with the rich german jews there who wished to introduce the reform rite and even threatened violence in the pursuit of their aims . by intrigues they succeeded in throwing him into prison , and though he was liberated through the intervention of sir moses montefiore , it was upon the condition that he leave rumania . he became rav of moghilef , on the dnieper in 1870 , but his lack of subservience provoked the resentment of the richer jews , who denounced him as a political criminal . the governor of moghilef ordered him to leave town . malbim then went to k\u00f6nigsberg as chief rabbi of the polish community , but there he fared no better than in bucharest and moghilef ; he was continually harassed by the german jews . his fame and immense popularity rests upon his widely esteemed commentary to tanach , in which he details the close relationship between the oral and the written law .\nharav yitzchak aryeh ( zekel leib ) wormeiser ( wormer ) , zt\nl , ( 5527 / 1767 or 1768 - 5608 / 1847 ) , also known as the baal shem of michaelstadt ( 1768 - 1847 ) . harav yitzchak aryeh , known as reb zekel leib , was born in michaelstadt , germany . his father was harav matisyahu . the family traced their lineage from harav eliyahu baal shem , stretching all the way back to dovid hamelech . from his earliest youth , reb yitzchak aryeh reached exalted madreigot through self - deprivation . at the age of 15 , he went to learn under the auspices of harav nosson hakohen adler , one of the greatest rabbanim in his time . at the age of 17 , he left home to learn at the yeshiva gedolah of frankfurt , headed by rav pinchas horowitz , the baal hafla ' ah . by the time he was 18 , reb yitzchak aryeh was fluent in chochmat hakabbalah . he also became close to rav nosson adler , the chasam sofer ' s rebbi . he continued learning under rav nosson adler until 5549 / 1789 , when he married , returned to his hometown and founded a yeshivah . hundreds of talmidim thronged to his yeshivah . reb yitzchak aryeh took care of all their needs with care and warmth . due to persecution by kehillah members who opposed his ways , as well as his frequent forays into chochmat hanistar , he was not accepted as rav in michelstadt . in fact , once they even had him thrown into jail . as these events detracted from his ability to continue his rigorous avodat hashem , he moved to mannheim , where he remained for a short while . in 5582 / 1822 , reb yitzchak aryeh moved back to michelstadt , where he was finally accepted as rav of the city and its surrounding environs . he was known as a baal mofet , performing many wondrous miracles in order to help yidden . people flocked to him from all over the continent . gedolim such as the chiddushei harim and the chasam sofer told their petitioners to seek his brachah . reb yitzchak aryeh suffered much during his lifetime . he lost his rebbetzin at a young age and a number of his children died in his lifetime . as mentioned above , he suffered persecution and his home burned down with his entire collection of precious sefarim and unpublished manuscripts . what remained of his writings was gathered and published by machon yerushalayim in the baal shem of michelstadt . reb yitzchak aryeh was niftar on the night of motzoei tzom gedaliah , and is buried in the beitt hachaim in worms . ( some have the yahrtzeit as 4 tishrei ) .\nharav yosef shlomo delmedigo , zt\u201dl , the yashar of candia ( 1591 - 5416 / 1655 ) . his forefathers moved to crete from germany in the early 15th century . as a youth , he excelled in his torah studies as well as mathematics , astronomy , medicine and mastered several languages , all before he was 15 . he then traveled to padua to enroll in the university , where he studied under galileo . after graduation , he returned to candia . he married and began to practice medicine , by which he earned his acronym , \u201cyashar\u201d ( yosef shlomo rofeh ) . he wrote an encyclopedic treatise entitled bait yaar halevanon , a summary of all branches of knowledge studied in his days ( never published ) . he also amassed a library of over 7000 volumes . he became the personal physician of prince radzivil of lithuania while he lived in vilna . while there , he replied at length to a series of deep questions on philosophy , mathematics , and astronomy . his treatise is called mayan ganim , but the reference is sometimes called by the name of the book of the questions , sefer eilim . rav yosef became rav of hamburg , where he wrote matzreif lachachmah , a defense of the study of kabalah . in 1628 , he became sephardic rav of amsterdam , where his sefer novlot chachmah , was published . harav yitzchak eizek of koritz , zt\u201dl , ( 1787 ) . harav meshulam katz , zt\u201dl , ( 1799 ) , author of ikar tosefot yom tov . harav mordechai of lechovitch , zt\u201dl , ( 1810 ) , disciple of rav shlomo of karlin . he was exceedingly charitable , particularly toward the poor of eretz yisrael . harav meir ben aaron judah arik of tarnow , galicia , zt\u201dl , ( 1855 - 5687 / 1926 ) . he was the teacher the maharsham , reb yehuda ( yeedle\u2019le ) horowitz of dzikov , and rav meshulam roth ; author of teshuvot imrei yosher , tal torah and more . ( others 1925 ) . harav mordechai leifer of nadvorna , zt\u201dl , ( 1835 - 1894 ) . the great - grandson of rav meir \u201cthe great\u201d of premishlan , rav mordechai was orphaned early and raised by his uncle , reb meir\u2019l of premishlan . his teachings are collected in gedulat mordechai .\nharav avraham kalfon , zt\u201dl , rav of tripoli , libya , ( 5495 / 1735 - 5580 / 1819 ) . born to rav refael , in tripoli , libya . ( actually , in those days , libya did not exist - the region was comprised of three independent regions , cyrenaica , tripolitania and fazzan . by the time of rav avraham ' s birth , ahmed karamanli controlled much of modern libya . karamanli was a member of the sultan ' s household guard , assassinated tripoli ' s evil ottoman governor in 1711 , and installed himself as a semi - independent ruler in his stead . as a result , tripoli became a corsair ( barbary pirate ) base . ) . the family was a distinguished one , their lineage stemming from parnassim and dayanim . he learned under several sages , most notably the italian gadol , rav malachi ben yaakov hakohen , author of yad malachi , a sefer that discusses the methodology and rules of the shas and poskim . blessed with wealth from both his parents and his in - laws , rav avraham was able to devote himself to torah his whole life . he was appointed sheikh ( president ) of tripoli ' s kehilla , in 1778 . harav avraham writes of himself that he was appointed parnass in tripoli in 5535 / 1775 , holding the post until 5541 / 1781 , with another term from 5552 / 1792 until 5558 / 1798 . he was fluent in both nigleh and nistar . harav avraham was interested in history and searched through archives for manuscripts , becoming fluent in the jewish history of ancient tripoli . he had a special relationship with the chida ; the two exchanged many letters . in 5564 / 1804 , harav avraham went to livorno , living there near the chida for a year and a half . harav avraham was renowned for his acts of tzedaka , especially for needy talmidei chachamim . his love of eretz yisrael impelled him to move there in 5566 / 1806 . he settled in tzefat , where he remained for the rest of his life . harav avraham was niftar on shabbat shuvah , 6 tishrei , 5580 / 1819 , at the age of 84 . he wrote numerous sefarim . the best known is chayei avraham , on the reasons for the mitzvot . ( others 7 tishrei ) .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 3 . 2 final / / en\nthis will eventually be a list of all the 101 pilots and others involved with the squadron , with each name linked to a page or list of links about that pilot . i will consider the unit to have formed up on may 21 , 1948 , the date on which the first avia s - 199 arrived in israel . although not officially named the 101 squadron until later , the unit first took part in operations on may 29 .\nto start with , here ' s an alphabetical list , of the following format : name ; nationality ; date of arrival in israel ; fate ; comments . dates are 1948 unless otherwise noted .\nthe living and bathroom conditions of the squadron were not the most glamorous . their bathrooms weren ' t adorned with luxury bathroom accessories , nor did their showers have extremely hot water . in fact , some locations didn ' t have bathrooms at all !\nafter the war of independence , he became the first israeli to teach in the iaf flying school and helped manage the program . after a tour as co of 69 squadron ( flying b - 17s ) , he left the military in 1950 to join el al . he was the co - pilot on the el al constellation mistakenly shot down by the bulgarian air force , july 27 , 1955 , killing all aboard .\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 . . .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 bennett , coleman & co . ltd . all rights reserved . for reprint rights : times syndication service\ngeni requires javascript ! please enable javascript in your browser ' s settings to use this part of geni .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken"]}
{"id": 55199, "summary": [{"text": "pizza hut israel ( hebrew : \u05e4\u05d9\u05e6\u05d4 \u05d4\u05d0\u05d8 ) is the israeli franchise of pizza hut with 56 branches as of september 2014 .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "pizza hut israel is the largest pizza chain in israel . ", "topic": 7}], "title": "pizza hut israel", "paragraphs": ["apologising on its international facebook page , pizza hut said : \u201cpizza hut international apologises for any offence caused by a recent post on pizza hut israel\u2019s facebook page .\n\u201cpizza hut international apologises for any offence caused by a recent post on pizza hut israel\u2019s facebook page . it was\u2026\nsome epic trolling by pizza hut israel , which was unfortunately panned by pizza hut international ( see update below ) .\nthe post has since been removed from pizza hut israel ' s facebook page .\nthe initial post has since been removed from pizza hut israel ' s facebook page .\npizza hut is offering kosher - for - passover gluten - free pizza made from corn flour .\npizza hut israel deleted the post from its page and offered a slightly less comprehensive apology .\na pizza hut pizza box was also photoshopped into the photo , poking out beneath the prison bunk bed .\npizza hut international does not seem to have updated its facebook page in years .\nin 2013 pizza hut israel reached 50 branches , [ 5 ] and as of september 2014 there were 56 branches [ 5 ] pizza hut was operating 78 stores as of october 2016 .\na post on pizza hut israel ' s page said : \u201cit was intended to be a humorous post marketing pizza hut israel\u2019s delivery services and was removed after a request from the management of the international chain .\npizza hut israel only carries kosher products . most stores carry kashrut mehoderet , a higher level of kashrut .\nthe day humor died : pizza hut apologizes for making fun of arab . . .\nafter pizza hut recieved widespread condemnation for the post , the pizza conglomerate issued an apology for the\ncompletely inappropiate\nmessage .\npizza hut has apologised after being accused of mocking a palestinian hunger striker with an advert that suggested he should have some pizza .\nsome shared a modified version of the pizza hut logo featuring barbed wire and a prison .\nthe post has since been removed from the israeli pizza hut facebook page . middle east eye put the allegations to pizza hut but had not heard back by the time of publication .\npizza hut here seems to be almost the same except there ' s not meat on any pizza and the prices are very expensive . one large pizza with a litre of coke was about $ 45 . safest pizza hut i ' ve ever been to in my life !\npizza hut international apologized for a post this week by its israel branch making light of a hunger strike by palestinian prisoners .\npizza hut fires israeli pr firm over ad mocking palestinian hunger striker ,\nthe times of israel 11 may 2007 .\na number of pizza hut israel locations remain open during passover . due to the chametz law in israel , no restaurant can serve any chametz product , including pizza , during passover . [ 9 ]\npizza hut issued an apology for the ad on the facebook account of its franchise in lebanon .\nthe above information has been taken from the fdd of pizza hut . year of fdd : 2018\n' this is an inhuman and very offensive move from pizza hut in the occupied territories . '\npizza hut ' s post sparked fury on palestinian social media , including calls to boycott the chain .\npizza hut israel uploaded a picture of barghouti secretly eating to its facebook page with the caption : \u201cbarghouti , if you are already going to break the strike , wouldn\u2019t a pizza be better ? \u201d pizza hut israel even edited the picture , placing a pizza hut box on the floor of his cell and a piece of pizza in the sink . shortly after the ad was uploaded , palestinian social media users began criticizing the pizza chain . many even called for a boycott of pizza hut . \u201cpizza hut is taking advantage of the hunger strike to make more money , \u201d one user wrote . \u201cshame on you for poking fun at prisoners who are fighting for their freedom on empty stomachs , \u201d wrote another user .\nthe ad also included a photoshopped pizza hut box on the floor of the prison cell , as well as a piece of pizza in the sink .\npizza hut is a restaurant chain and international franchiser . based in edison , texas , usa , it specializes in american - style pizza . pizza hut is one of the largest pizza chains in the world and is a part of the yum ! brands , which operates food chains kfc and taco bell .\nthe advert on israel\u2019s pizza hut facebook page was deleted and the parent company said in a statement that the facebook post was \u201ccompletely inappropriate\u201d .\na woman walks by a palestinian branch of pizza hut in the west bank city of ramallah on wednesday .\npizza hut shamed over facebook post used as ad mocking palestinian leader of mass hunger strike in israeli jails .\npizza hut faces a potential boycott for \u201cmocking\u201d the palestinian leader of a mass hunger strike in israeli prisons .\npizza hut international\u2019s statement came in response to a twitter campaign to boycott the company , which operates in israel , the west bank and around the arab world . the palestinian prisoners\u2019 media committee called off its boycott of pizza hut after accepting the apology .\npizza hut has allowed israeli franchises to open in areas within the jewish areas of judea and samaria under the israeli franchise agreement as well . some anti - israel activists have used this as an excuse to boycott pizza hut in protest . [ 13 ]\npizza hut ' s recovery strategy differs from that of domino ' s new owners . while the latter has sought ways to cut prices in order to increase sales , pizza hut is not making do with just pizzas .\npalestinians called for a boycott of pizza hut on tuesday after the company ' s franchise in israel was accused of mocking hunger - striking prisoners .\nthe ad on pizza hut israel\u2019s facebook page was deleted , and the parent company said in a statement that the post was \u201ccompletely inappropriate . \u201d\npizza hut taking some advantage of the hunger strike to make some money . # boycottpizzahut @ pizzahut @ pizzahutisrael urltoken\npizza hut has an outlet in the palestinian city of ramallah , as well as dozens across the middle east .\npizza hut israel offers a wide selection of food . including the traditional deep dish , they also offer a thin crust pizza . [ 4 ] in addition to pizza , they offer salads , quiche , focaccia , and various desserts . [ 11 ]\na bds twitter account restyled pizza hut ' s old logo to show a prisoner held behind barbed wire and prison bars , while another showed a pizza boycott sign .\ncan ' t go wrong here for pizza . iliked the deep dish pizza . delivery is super fast which is unheard of in israel .\npizza hut international ' s statement came in response to a twitter campaign to boycott the company , which operates in israel , the west bank and around the arab world . the palestinian prisoners ' media committee called off its boycott of pizza hut after accepting the apology .\nin august 2013 pizza hut israel released an android and iphone app to allow customers to track their order status in real time . [ 7 ] [ 8 ]\nthe ad on pizza hut israel ' s facebook page was deleted , and the parent company said in a statement that the post was\ncompletely inappropriate .\nit was completely inappropriate and does not reflect the values of our brand ,\na pizza hut spokeswoman told afp .\nearlier this year , pizza hut took it to the next level with the crazy cheesy crust pizza : a regular pizza ringed with\npockets\noozing a five - cheese blend . ( our friends at sandwich monday sampled this addition to the pizza canon during its limited run . ) by way of explanation of its existence , pizza hut ' s head chef told yahoo ,\nconsumers always want more cheese .\npizza hut ' s changes include a new strategy of special offers , because\nconsumers are tired of the old ones .\nthe day humor died : pizza hut apologizes for making fun of arab terrorist ,\nthe jewish press 10 may 2017 .\nbut pizza hut used a screen grab of the video with a photoshopped pizza box in the cell . the post in hebrew read :\nbarghouti , if you are going to break your strike , isn ' t pizza the better choice ?\nbtw dominoes pizza is not kosher , but there is pizza dominoes ( a different company ) which are usually kosher .\nben gurion airport , israel to tel aviv , israel : \u05e9\u05d7 159 . 49\ntel aviv - yafo , israel to jerusalem , israel : \u05e9\u05d7 331 . 89\nhaifa , israel to tel aviv - yafo , israel : \u05e9\u05d7 450 . 07\npizza hut israel posted on its facebook page a photo of palestinian leader marwan bargouti , allegedly breaking his hunger strike secretly in his cell . the company photoshopped a pizza box and a pizza slice into the picture , with the cynical comment : \u201cbarghouti , if you are going to break your strike , isn ' t pizza a better . . .\nsome twitter users created their own graphic , redesigning the pizza hut logo to include barbed wire , prison bars and a guard tower .\nbut unlike pizza hut , strauss \u2013 which owns the elite brand that makes tortit \u2013 has no intention of stepping into the fray .\nsocial media users are calling for people to boycott pizza hut after a facebook post ' mocking hunger - strikes ' . source : aap\nfranchise description : the franchisor is pizza hut , llc ( phllc or pizza hut ) . phllc\u2019s corporate parent is yum ! brands , inc . franchisees operate a dine - in , delivery or delivery and carryout restaurant , offering primarily pizza , pasta and other italian - style food items , under the name pizza hut . franchisees may acquire one or more existing system restaurants from phllc or one or more of its subsidiaries , or may construct a new system restaurant .\npizza hut international issued an apology on their official facebook page after a local israeli page posted a photo of hunger striking palestinian leader marwan barghouti allegedly eating chocolate , questioning why he hadn\u2019t chosen pizza .\nisraeli franchise for both pizza hut and kfc are held by dor alon , which is owned by dudi wiessman . in recent years pizza hut has undergone substantial changes . back in march 2002 the chain had 33 branches , while today it has only 25 , and these too are smaller than before . pizza hut entered the israeli market with the slogan\nrestaurant pizza ,\nbut its focus today is more on home deliveries , reducing the need for large restaurant space .\neventually , pizza hut issued an apology on its lebanese franchise\u2019s facebook account . \u201cpizza hut international apologises for any offence caused by a recent post on pizza hut israel\u2019s facebook page , \u201d the post read . \u201cit was completely inappropriate and does not reflect the values of our brand . the local franchisee in the country removed it immediately and the relationship with the agency that posted it was terminated , and we truly regret any hurt this may have caused . \u201d\npizza hut branches in israel were closed during pesach , but the management was working overtime . now that the festival is over , pizza hut has introduced a new menu , including such dishes as grilled cauliflower , lasagna and grilled eggplant . although this seems to be just another variation of the fast food restaurant ' s menu , as has been customary at other chains that have added salads and other items to their menus , pizza hut israel ceo udi shamai explains that this is a strategic change .\n\u201cit was intended to be a humorous post marketing pizza hut israel\u2019s delivery services , \u201d it said , \u201cand was removed after a request from the management of the international chain . \u201d\nthe boycott , divestment and sanctions ( bds ) movement , which calls for boycotting israel until it ends the occupation of palestinian territories , said it supported calls to snub pizza hut .\npizza hut has apologised and fired an advertising firm responsible for an israeli facebook advert that mocked the leader of a mass palestinian hunger strike .\nusing the hashtag # boycott _ pizzahut , one twitter user said pizza hut was \u201cdemeaning people who are fighting for their own survival\n.\npizza hut has apologized and fired an advertising firm responsible for an israeli facebook ad that mocked the leader of a mass palestinian hunger strike .\non sunday , israel ' s prison service released a video claiming to show barghouti secretly snacking ; palestinians allege the video was fabricated . pizza hut then published a facebook post with a pizza box superimposed on barghouti ' s prison cell , asking if he would rather have broken his hunger strike with a pizza .\nthe chain also photoshopped a pizza box onto the floor of the prison cell along with a slice of pizza in the sink .\npalestinians are calling for a boycott of pizza hut after the food company ' s israel branch shared a picture on social media mocking the leader of a mass hunger strike in israeli prisons .\npizza hut is ridiculing the prisoners ' strike ,\nactivist alaa abu diab wrote on facebook , using the hashtag # boycott _ pizzahut .\n' pizza hut is ridiculing the prisoners ' strike , ' activist alaa abu diab wrote on facebook , using the hashtag # boycott _ pizzahut .\n' we support grassroots palestinian calls for a worldwide boycott of pizza hut , especially in the arab world , ' he wrote in an email .\nthe image , released by israeli police , was later removed from the facebook page . pizza hut later said the post was ' completely inappropriate '\nthe enterprising israeli franchise of pizza hut decided to have a little more fun with this comic concept and issued a photoshopped version of the security camera image , showing barghouti on the toilet scarfing down pizza hut slices , with an open delivery box on his desk showing only one slice has remained .\nben gurion airport , israel to tel aviv - yafo , israel : \u05e9\u05d7 159 . 49\nthe advertisement sparked widespread criticism , with palestinians and palestine supporters taking to social media to call for a global boycott of pizza hut and legal action .\npizza hut employee lending assistance program : phllc offers an optional lending assistance program for qualified former employees of phllc and its predecessor and / or affiliates .\na spokeswoman for pizza hut international apologised for the post , saying : ' it was completely inappropriate and does not reflect the values of our brand .\npizza hut has removed the advert and apologised to the palestinians and the hunger - strikers . the contract with the advertising agency in israel which used the offensive imagery has been terminated , it said .\nas i have said when i previously reviewed this place , i love the pizza hut deep dish pizza . the servers are polite . food is fresh . takes 15 minutes from time of order to get to your plate . this time i ordered the cheesy jalape\u00f1o pizza . . . .\npizza has come down a long road and is still a common love for new yorkers and people all around the world , alike . since becoming popular in new york , all different styles of pizza have been created and sold . there are pizza parlors that cater to pizza from milan , naples , pompeii , and palermo , but also pizza has taken its own new york style . many other cultures have adopted pizza to their own liking whether it be different cities in italy , new york pizza , mexican pizza , or greek pizza , we can find many different examples throughout the city with their own unique twist .\nyes , virginia , we really do live in the future , where up is down , right is wrong , and we\u2019re all bozos on this bus . as in the case of the following message , issued by the corporate office of pizza hut international ( on the pizza hut lebanon facebook page ) :\n\u201cpizza hut international apologizes for any offense caused by a recent post on pizza hut israel\u2019s facebook page . it was completely inappropriate and does not reflect the values of our brand . the local franchisee in the country removed it immediately and the relationship with the agency that posted it was terminated , and we truly regret any hurt this may have caused . \u201d\nbad pizza . too much dough , could not find the chease and dont order liquid . there is enough inside the pizza ( oil )\nwe support grassroots palestinian calls for a worldwide boycott of pizza hut , especially in the arab world ,\nhe wrote in an email to afp .\nthe same as any other pizza hut , just serve you and that is all . there were quite a few people waiting and they were quite quick .\nmake no mistake ,\nnotes shamai ,\npizza is still the main menu item , but today ' s consumer is looking for a variety that allows those who don ' t want pizza to join them . pizza is a family experience . when a family buys pizza , everyone eats pizza , but the other dishes provide extra options .\nin may 2017 pizza hut israel posted an advertisement on its facebook page mocking terrorist leader and convicted murderer marwan barghouti , who is currently on a hunger strike demanding special privileges in israeli prisons for palestinian arab terrorists . footage was recently released in the israeli media which exposed barghouti breaking his hunger strike by eating a candy bar and other food in his cell . the pizza hut ad made fun of this by photoshopping a pizza hut box on the floor of his cell and a slice of pizza in the sink , along with the text \u201cbarghouti , if you\u2019re going to break the hunger strike , isn\u2019t pizza better ? \u201d barghouti is currently serving five life sentences for murder and terrorism for his role in directing suicide attacks against israeli civilians during the second intifada . the ad enraged a few anti - israel activists on twitter , prompting them to call for a boycott of pizza hut . in response , pizza hut apologized profusely for offending those who revere a convicted murderer and terrorist , and they deleted the ad and fired the israeli pr firm who created the ad . [ 14 ] in turn , pizza hut was criticized for caving and appeasing those who admire convicted murderers . [ 15 ]\npublished a facebook post with a pizza box superimposed on barghouti\u2019s prison cell , asking if he would rather have broken his hunger strike with pizza .\n\u201cpizza hut international apologises for any offence caused by a recent post on pizza hut israel\u2019s facebook page . it was completely inappropriate and does not reflect the values of our brand . the local franchisee in the country removed it immediately and the relationship with the agency that posted it was terminated , and we truly regret any hurt this may have caused , \u201d it said .\nwhile pizza hut was quick to distance itself from the ad , some said they\nloved the advert\nand that it was a\ngreat move\n.\nat the end of january , after five years at the corner of emek refaim and rachel emeinu in the german colony , pizza hut served its last slice .\n\u201cpizza hut international apologizes for any offense caused by a recent post on pizza hut israel\u2019s facebook page , \u201d it wrote . \u201cit was completely inappropriate and does not reflect the values of our brand . the local franchisee in the country removed it immediately and the relationship with the agency that posted it was terminated , and we truly regret any hurt this may have caused . \u201d\npizza hut\u2019s franchise in israel on monday released an ad poking fun at palestinian hunger strike leader marwan barghouti following the recent release of video footage showing him secretly eating a candy bar and cookies in his prison cell .\n\u201ctalked about how israel kills children , and caterpillar should reevaluate whether to sell bulldozers to israel . \u201d\nsays renee benkemoun , originally from new york and then florida ,\ni ' m allergic to pizza . but for my daughter ' s birthday party i got [ pizza ] sababa ' cause everyone ' s always in sababa . at pizza hut it was express . there wasn ' t anything for kids .\nafter facing a flood of social media backlash , pizza hut apologized for an ad that ran on its israeli facebook page ridiculing the leader of a palestinian hunger strike .\nfollowing its release , the ad received widespread criticism across social media . users accused pizza hut of cruelly teasing palestinian prisoners and urged their followers to boycott the company .\na pizza hut advertisement mocking the leader of palestinian hunger - strikers imprisoned by israel , marwan al - barghouti , has backfired , various news agencies reported on tuesday . the backlash has pushed the global brand to apologise .\nin a statement released by pizza hut international\u2019s middle east twitter account on tuesday , the company said it apologized for any offense and said the ad \u201cdoes not reflect the values of our brand . \u201d a spokesman for pizza hut\u2019s parent company in the us , yum ! brands inc . , did not immediately respond to a request for comment .\nwith some claiming echoes of a second watergate unfolding in the united states , on the other side of the world there is talk of\npizza hut - gate\n.\nmade our pizza wrong and had to wait again . not worth the wait . a frozen pizza from the grocery store would have been just as good .\nshamai stresses the three advantages of pizza hut pizza : the thick crust of the pan pizza , which has some uncompromising fans ; the kashrut certification ( shamai says there is no other kosher international brand , especially in central tel aviv ) , and the strength of the brand , bolstered by years of investment in advertising and marketing .\npizza hut ' s mockery of leaders of palestinian prisoners on hunger strike for freedom and dignity adds insult to deep injury ,\nsaid the bds ' s mahmoud nawajaa .\npizza hut has apologized and fired an advertising firm responsible for an israeli facebook ad that mocked the imprisoned terrorist who is leading a mass palestinian hunger strike for apparently sneaking food .\nin the latest protest some said pizza hut was\nmaking fun\nof palestinian prisoners , with several using english and arabic hashtags to call for a boycott of the franchise .\n' pizza hut ' s mockery of leaders of palestinian prisoners on hunger strike for freedom and dignity adds insult to deep injury , ' said the bds ' s mahmoud nawajaa .\nthere , the cheese is being voted off the pizza , the israeli daily haaretz reported this week . it seems a passionate vegan lobby clamored so loudly for dairy - free pizza that domino ' s had to acquiesce . the pizza chain ' s stores in israel are now offering a family - size pizza with vegetables and a soy - based topping for about $ 20 .\nthe end of the sixties marked a change in pizza and divided into two eras \u2013 pre - delivery and post - delivery . in the post - delivery era , all of the big stories involve delivery pizza , which expanded pizza\u2019s reach in all sorts of surprising ways . in the late sixties , for example , the u . s . army\u2019s 113th military intelligence unit used fake pizza deliveries to spy on reporters and politicians . and in 1991 , pizza hut delivered free pizza to the group which was holed - up in the russian white house , resisting the coup against gorbachev .\na woman walks by a palestinian branch of the pizza hut company , in the west bank city of ramallah , wednesday , may 10 , 2017 . ( ap / nasser nasser )\nit ' s a palestinian cause but it concerns every arab and muslim . pizza hut has branches in several arab countries ,\none gaza - based user tweeted . another addressed pizza hut directly saying :\nthought it ' s a ' smart ' advertisement [ and ] would be a hit ? well , yes it is ! bds says hi !\nafter the video of marwan barghouti breaking his hunger strike went viral , pizza hut israel released an ad poking fun at the fatah leader . however , palestinian social media users quickly condemned the ad and called for a boycott of the chain .\nthe day humor died : pizza hut apologizes for making fun of arab terrorist | the jewish press - urltoken | jni . media | 14 iyyar 5777 \u2013 may 10 , 2017 | urltoken\nit was a relief to find a pizza hut in town as the other pizza places we tried were not that great . we were in town a few days and went here twice and ordered a couple of large pizzas on both occasion ' s and both . . .\nerez harush , who has worked at the veritable neighbourhood pizza joint for eight and a half years , concurs .\nquality says everything . we sell good pizza .\nin a public apology posted to its international facebook page , pizza hut apologised for the\ncompletely inappropriate\nadvertisement and said that it\ndoes not reflect the values of our brand\n.\nin a statement released by pizza hut international ' s middle east twitter account on tuesday , the company said it apologized for any offense and said the ad\ndoes not reflect the values of our brand .\na spokesman for pizza hut ' s parent company in the u . s . , yum ! brands inc . , did not immediately respond to a request for comment .\nthe ad , posted sunday , came after israel ' s prison service released a video showing marwan barghouti , 58 , the leader of a 24 - day - old palestinian hunger strike , snacking in his jail cell . pizza hut retouched a screen shot to add a pizza box into barghouti ' s cell and captioned it :\nbarghouti : if you ' re going to break the strike , isn ' t pizza better ?\nshamai knows the pizza market well , as he was a partner in a domino ' s pizza franchise . and in a country in which pizza chains are falling into receivership one after the other , shamai is not optimistic about the future of dough and sauce businesses .\nwe ordered a large thin crust pizza with pepperoni and sausage and took it back to our hotel to eat which was only minutes away . the pizza was so dry and hard that it was like eating a pizza flavored wheat thin . like a dry . . .\ncheck with your tour guide or concierge for a list of good restaurants . food is generally safe to eat . there are many international food franchises operate in israel such as : macdonald ' s , subway , pizza hut , domino ' s pizza , kentucky fried chicken , and more . but don ' t be afraid to try the local fare .\nthere is only a 5 percent overlap [ with domino ' s ] ,\nclaims shamai , and as for frozen pizza , shamai says there is no comparison between the experience of hot , freshly risen pizza delivered to one ' s door and reheated frozen pizza .\npalestinian entrepreneur adeeb bakri , owner of two department stores and three radio stations in ramallah , among other businesses , said he had no problem getting the franchise , which will soon include a pizza hut .\nhaving a craving for pizza and seeing pizza parlors everywhere , i decided to go with the familiar name , encouraged by the fact that they seemed to be fairly busy . the restaurant was clean , the servers friendly and the wait for the pizza was about 15 . . .\nthe facebook post - which was branded ' inhuman ' by outraged palestinians - shows a pizza box seemingly photoshopped onto the floor , as well as a slice of pizza in the sink .\nthis is a basic pizza hut , not a full restaurant . the server behind the counter taking our orders was surly and curt . she wasn ' t particularly helpful . i ordered well by way of pizza toppings , but the thin crust was underdone and unpalatable . avoid this eatery . . . .\nwatch out crazy cheese : vegan pizza is coming . dan lev / domino ' s hide caption\nordered pepperoni with extra cheese n it was amazing . soft , tastey . had bbq sauced chicken wings to go with and i totally recomend pizza hut . its a small place but clean , organized and welcoming .\nin the ad , the pizza chain put a banner in hebrew over a screenshot from a clip released by the israel prisons service on sunday of barghouti eating . it read , \u201cbarghouti , if you\u2019re going to break the hunger strike , isn\u2019t pizza better ? \u201d\nthere was a pizza box seemingly photoshopped onto the floor , as well as a slice of pizza in the sink . ' barghouti , if you are going to break your strike , isn ' t pizza the better choice ? ' the caption read above the screenshot , which was posted on facebook\nshe attacked the gas supplier for gaza for controlling gas supplies to hamastan in favor of the israeli government in time of war . then she moved on to connections with the us complaining about kentucky fried chicken and pizza hut in israel , more targets to boycott inside the green line .\nhold the cheese : israelis sway domino ' s to make vegan pizza : the salt in america , pizza chains try to outdo each other by layering ever - more cheese on pies . but in israel , vegans have convinced one pizza giant to take it all off . bowing to a campaign from a group that promotes the vegan lifestyle in israel , domino ' s has added cheese - less pizzas to its menu there .\npalestinians stormed social media calling for a global boycott of pizza hut restaurant after its israeli branch ran a provocative facebook ad that mocked palestinian prisoners who have been on a mass hunger strike in israeli prisons since 17 april .\nstill , vegans or people who may simply want a lighter pizza may have more pizza options in the near future . the wall street journal reports that chipotle is getting into the choose - your - own - topping pizza business , with a new concept in denver called pizzeria locale it helped finance .\npizza hut has apologised for the now deleted post , saying it was\ncompletely inappropriate and does not reflect the values of our brand\nand added that\nthe relationship with the agency that posted it was terminated\n.\nthus the database points out that yum ! brands operates a pizza hut in ma\u2019ale adumim . the jewish city of 40 , 000 is geographically in the west bank , but it\u2019s just outside jerusalem and is widely presumed to be incorporated into israel proper under the terms of a final peace agreement .\npizza , although as common in israel as it is just about everywhere else in the world , can come as something of a disappointment to the pizzaholic foreign visitor ; outside of tel aviv , it can be difficult to find the pepperoni , sausage and other deliciously forbidden toppings to which most pizza eaters are accustomed . enter chili pizza , a mainstay of the small area read more\npizza hut will be an italian - american take - out and delivery business ,\nsays shamai , adding that the broader menu is just the beginning , that the chain plans to invest about $ 1 million in changes .\nresponding to the ad , palestinian , arab and foreign activists launched a campaign on social media calling for a boycott of the company . \u201cpizza hut\u2019s mockery of the leaders of palestinian prisoners on hunger strike for freedom and dignity simply adds insult to deep injury , \u201d said mahmoud nawajaa of the boycott , divestment and sanctions ( bds ) movement . \u201cwe support grassroots palestinian calls for a worldwide boycott of pizza hut , especially in the arab world , \u201d he told afp .\nwe were curious whether the israeli vegan pizza might inspire something similar on stateside menus . not so much .\ndomino ' s pizza , the world ' s leading pizza delivery company , invites you to its french hill branch in jerusalem . we welcome you to order your favorite pizza with your choice of dough and a selection of domino ' s great toppings . domino ' s caters to a variety of tastes : no need to pick only one topping , simply order different pizza toppings for every half or even for every quarter read more\narabs on social are calling for a boycott of the popular pizza chain and franchise after one of its israel branches posted a facebook advert said to\nmock\npalestinian hunger strikers .\nthus the database points out that yum ! brands operates a pizza hut in ma ' ale adumim . the jewish city of 40 , 000 is geographically in the west bank , but it ' s just outside jerusalem and is widely presumed to be incorporated into israel proper under the terms of a final peace agreement .\nbarghouti , if you are going to break your ( hunger ) strike , isn ' t pizza the better choice ?\na screenshot of the post said , with a pizza box seemingly photoshopped into the picture .\njerusalem is home to several excellent pizza restaurants . with both kosher and non - kosher eateries ( that ' s important if you want a pepperoni topping for example ) , there ' s a pizza joint to suit everybody\npizza hut ' s annual sales are currently estimated at nis 45 million , and shamai offered no information on the chain ' s profits and losses , although he did say the company is generating positive cash flow and is on an upward trend .\nknown for its italian - american cuisine menu including pizza and pasta , as well as side dishes and desserts .\nben gurion airport , israel to dan panorama tel aviv hotel , prof . yehezkel kaufmann street , tel aviv - yafo , israel : \u05e9\u05d7 152 . 47\ngennuardo lombardi opened the first american pizza shop on spring street in new york city in 1905 . up until the 1950s , pizza was still seen as a foreign food . it seems that since then , pizza has become a staple food in new york . pizzerias began opening in new york and borrowed non - italian ingredients and non - italian restaurants began serving the pizza until it formed a league of its own . soon there were stands on the streets in little italy that served english muffin pizzas which categorized itself as \u201cthe traditional pizza with thomas\u2019s english muffin as its base . \u201d\nin fact , the inclusion of\neast jerusalem\nin this measure also broadens the referendum ' s scope beyond any practicable definition . jerusalem has effectively been unified for 41 years , since israel removed that city ' s barbed wire barricades and walls which were erected by the jordanians in 1948 . targeting a business with a\npresence\non a particular block or in a particular neighborhood would be completely unworkable . would the pizza delivery guy have to consult a 1967 map of jerusalem to determine if he was subjecting pizza hut to divestment ? would he have to ask if the recipient of the pizza were arab or jew ? and if an arab and a jew shared the pizza . . .\nover the past few days , many jokes and pictures have surfaced on social media in light of the footage showing fatah leader marwan barghouti breaking his hunger strike . among those who poked fun at him was none other than pizza hut israel , which released an ad using a screenshot from the footage . however , the ad quickly drew criticism from palestinians .\nin response to the ad , a large number of palestinians called for a boycott of the pizza chain on social media .\nin the facebook post a pizza box has been photoshopped into the photo , lying on the floor by the bunk bed .\nburger king sold all their locations to burger ranch , kfc has been gone for a while and i don ' t think wendy ' s was ever here - so yes , pizza hut and mcdonald ' s are your only options - and not all branches are kosher .\nin the ad , which it posted on its facebook page and later deleted , the pizza chain put a banner in hebrew over a screenshot from a clip released by the israel prisons service on sunday of barghouti eating . it read , \u201cbarghouti , if you are already going to break the hunger strike , isn\u2019t pizza better ? \u201d\npizza hut was founded in 1958 in wichita , kansas by brothers dan and frank carney . pizza was a relatively innovative concept at the time , but the pizzeria met with great success . in 1977 , the company was acquired by the food giant \u201cpepsico\u201d . as a result the chain sold the soft drink \u201d pepsi - cola\u201d and a snack \u201d frito - lay\u201d , both owned by \u201d pepsico\u201d .\nthrough proxy ballots , shareholder activism and , most worrisome to israel supporters , embedding anti - israel doctrine into socially responsible investing ( sri ) , bds has made headway .\nstandwithus condemns anti - israel resolutions and institutional bias at the 223rd presbyter . . .\nsteve kramer \u2013 zero sum game ( israel victory project ) zev jabotinsky\u2019s 1923 essay \u201ciron wall\u201d is the inspiration for the israel victory project . so said da . . .\n09 / 28 links : radical islam , israel and agitprop ; a . . .\ncoomarasamy : \u201cright but these specifically are groups that are calling for boycotting israel . \u201d\nthe new wars are american - style and bloodless : the cola war after pepsi ( which for years had honored the arab boycott against israel ) took the plunge and entered the fray against coke ; the pizza war between dominos and pizza hut , neither of which had existed here when we left in 1989 ; and coming soon , the french fry war between mcdonald ' s , which has sought to break up the state - sanctioned local monopoly on frozen fries , and the local burger ranch .\npizza hut wasn ' t the first american chain to lose out to a local . jerusalemites have rejected a host of western fast food franchises : kentucky fried chicken , kenny roger ' s rooster , wendy ' s , dunkin donut , and ben and jerry ' s ice cream .\npizza hut israel opened their first restaurant in 1990 , under the master franchisee clal chains , a subsidiary of clal industries . [ 5 ] initially the chain opened many restaurants in israeli and was very successful [ 5 ] it was in 1996 , when shlomo duhoki through his company penthouse paid the sum of usd 12m and bought the business from clal chains . in 2002 pizza hut israel switch hands again , dor alon the gas company takes over the business from shlomo duhoki . in 2005 udi shamai becomes a partner with dor alon holding 30 % of the business , after 3 years , in 2008 udi buys the rest of the shares from dor through a company controlled by him named tabasco holdings . [ 6 ] by the time of this announcement pizza hut was down to 25 branches , from 33 branches in 2002 . [ 6 ] some of the branches that remained were moved from large sit down locations to smaller delivery focused locations . at the time of the acquisition the chain was down to 20 branches . tabasco although retaining ownership of some locations , also began franchising other locations in israel . [ 5 ]\nmany fast food chains in judea and samaria such as mcdonald ' s have trouble getting franchises without going through the israeli franchisee . pizza hut , however , did not feel this was needed and allowed the first palestinian arab - owned location to open in ramallah in 2012 . [ 12 ]\nbut another palestinian businessman , who owns some kfc and pizza hut franchises in the west bank , is planning to open a restaurant within the walls and fences that surround the gaza strip , and a second application has been made for a kfc franchise in the tiny and crowded coastal territory .\ni am a palestinian woman in israel . you don ' t get to define my labels\nimprisoned fatah leader marwan barghouti eats in prison . ( photo credit : israel prison service )\nglenn frankel , on leave from the washington post , is writing a book about israel .\n09 / 24 links pt1 : u . s in syria parallels israel in . . .\n# boycott _ pizzahut palestinians demand an official apology from the pizza hutt industry or the boycotting campaign will be huge . @ pizzahut urltoken\nbest pizza from the chain restaurants in jerusalem , the other top one being big apple , but these are also the most expensive .\nwe went to this restaurant because our intention was to have a pizza . as soon as we arrived there we have noted that let say was not too clean than the lady that took our order was totally not helpful or friendly . finally the pizza . . .\nyou hereby accept the times of israel terms of use and privacy policy , and you agree to receive the latest news & offers from the times of israel and its partners or ad sponsors .\nthey have a kosher cinnabon here in ny , dont need to go to israel for that .\nin the context of multiple anti - israel resolutions and threats made during the presbyteria . . .\nin a turning point for fighting back against anti - israel extremists and unresponsive schoo . . .\nshe accused israel of controlling \u201cpalestinian water\u201d also . the water systems that provide clean water to the holy land were built and run by israel to this day . israel provides clean water even to gaza where missiles are fired from at israel . if the arabs were given unfettered control of the water supply the first thing they would do is prevent israel\u2019s access to it from lake kinneret or even poison it if it goes to jewish communities . none of this was explained by dalit baum , only her idea that israel denies palestinians \u201cpalestinian water\u201d that would be subject to israeli control .\nwe couldn ' t get through on the telephone to pre - order but when we got there , it was a quick and easy order and timely wait . we wanted to take out pizza and go watch the sunset and it worked out well . pizza and wings were good .\noren : \u201cthey\u2019re calling for boycotting israel \u2013 not to change israel\u2019s policies . that\u2019s the difference . when you boycott israel you\u2019re going to bring israel down . these are organisations that realise that attempts to destroy israel by conventional means \u2013 the arab - israeli wars , which basically ended in 1973 , terror against israel , which continues today but is much less than it was in previous years \u2013 those efforts failed . the new effort to destroy israel is legal and economic and it\u2019s very serious indeed . it is the 21 st century version of warfare and it is every bit as dangerous . we take it every bit as seriously as we took previous efforts to destroy us . \u201d\nin the sixties , pizza really hit it big . in particular , the invention of frozen pizza spread the cheesy gospel far and wide , even to places without pizzerias . by the seventies , the famous ray\u2019s pizza , at eleventh and sixth avenue seemed a proxy for the vitality of the city itself . the famous ray\u2019s has since been renamed the famous roio\u2019s , after it was sued , famously , by a coalition of other rays .\nwe ' ll be paying attention to [ the vegan pizza in israel ] , but it ' s not something we ' re working on here in the u . s . ,\ndomino ' s spokesman tim mcintyre tells the salt .\nno doubt mcdonald ' s of eilat is way better than the ones in the states . . . . . but i haven ' t heard of the pizza hut in israel experience . . . . . how similar or different from the ones in the us ? do they have chicken wings and cheese sticks too ? mmmm . . . . . it ' s 1 am and i ' m going to have to eat another twinkie . . . . . or two . happy birthday israel ! ! ! ! ! !\n' barghouti , if you are going to break your strike , isn ' t pizza the better choice ? ' the caption read above the screenshot .\npalestinians claim the footage of barghouti eating is fake and that in releasing it , israel was trying to harm the morale of the prisoners . in response to the ad , a large number of palestinians called for a boycott of the pizza chain on social media .\n@ pizzahut in # israel makes distasteful remarks regarding palestinian hunger strikers in the occupation prisons . # dignitystrike urltoken\ndomino ' s has 10 , 000 locations in more than 70 countries , including 50 branches in israel .\nbe prepared for the prices to be considerably higher in israel at mcdonald ' s than in the us .\na covert look at dalit baum & new israel fund \u00bb douglas j . hagmann ' s northeast intelligence network\nstephane richard skipped the circumspection and told the egyptian journalist what he really thought about doing business with israel .\nfrom controversial organisations that support the bds anti - israel campaign \u2013 without audiences being informed of that fact .\nby the us president concerning jerusalem and the us embassy in israel . at the start of the show listeners\ntogether these documents may be interpreted in ways that hold israel to an impossibly high standard given current realities in the west bank . supporters of israel have long argued that israel\u2019s presence in the west bank is complicated , that most israelis and palestinians want a two - state solution , that it\u2019s the ongoing terror infrastructure that compels israel to sustain its vigilance and that bds is not the way to bring the parties to a negotiated peace .\nwith that in mind , it\u2019s easy to understand why pizza hut had to move so quickly to quash the humorous ad . granted , we all lose our sense of humor when someone makes fun of our values , but come on , a hefty arab terrorist sitting on the toilet munching on a tortit bar \u2013 that\u2019s gotta\u2019 look hysterical even in ramallah .\npalestinians and activists are calling for a boycott of pizza hutt after it ran an advert mocking the leader of a mass hunger strike taking place in israeli prisons .\nit all started with a facebook campaign led by vegan friendly , a group that promotes the vegan lifestyle in israel . vegan friendly claims to have a virtual community of 30 , 000 vegans in israel , and has stamped hundreds of stores and restaurants with its vegan - friendly seal . the vegans wanted pizza , and they weren ' t going to stop until they got it .\na 2013 resolution focused on hewlett - packard supplying materials to the syrian , chinese and israeli governments . israel purchased hp computers and biometric systems that harrington\u2019s resolution claims are used by israel to monitor the movements of palestinians .\nthe pizza was really nice here but not the same as europe . they have a smaller menu that the main pizza huts . the shop ' s small and there ' s only room for a few tables although there ' s outside seating . however , there ' s little customer service . a member of . . ."]}
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based software tools developer codeplay . . .\ncodeplay was part of the peppher consortium , helping to develop a unified framework for programming .\ncodeplay are hiring , if you ' re interested in working for codeplay then please follow the attached link & apply directly to any of the positions we have advertised . please ensure the following documents are attached to your application : cover letter , cv and code samples - codeplay careers\nedinburgh based codeplay software is to work with japanese semiconductor company renesas to enable th . . .\nbaysand , codasip , codeplay and ultrasoc announced an integrated iot development platform based on the . . .\ncodeplay are excited to again be attending and sponsoring the annual opencl conference iwocl on th . . .\nelectronics weekly have announced that codeplay has been shortlisted in the elektra 08 awards . codeplay entered in the research and design category with it ' s work on the sieve c + + multicore programming system .\nat the heart of codeplay ' s compute technology , implementing opencl\u2122 , spir\u2122 , hsa\u2122 , and vulkan\u00ae .\ncloser to home , codeplay software has today announced the formation of its own new r & d division .\nedinburgh software company codeplay is set to play a crucial role in the development of driverless ca . . .\n/ view / news / 91696 / codeplay _ announces _ vectorc _ for _ playstation _ 2 . php\ncodeplay will be attending the 2015 international symposium on code generation and optimization in . . . . . .\ncodeplay , the edinburgh vision specialist , has teamed up with renesas on driverless cars . the develop . . .\ncodeplay release ' clspv ' , an opencl tool for vulkan enabled devices , read more below . . . .\nnew projects bring new challenges for the software engineers at codeplay , and simon brand is back ag . . .\nwithin the hsa foundation , codeplay is a major contributor to the working groups for the system runtime and tools .\ncodeplay will be attending the the 18th international workshop on compilers for parallel computing ( . . . . . .\ncodeplay is pleased to announce its participation in the iwocl2015 ( international workshop on opencl . . . . . .\ncodeplay will be attending the silicon milkroundabout recruitment fair in edinburgh on saturday 7 ma . . . . . .\nwithin the khronos group , codeplay is a major contributor to the working groups for opencl , spir\u2122 , and sycl .\n/ view / news / 92757 / codeplay _ announces _ new _ vectorcvu _ pricing _ for _ indies . php\ncodeplay are excited to again be attending and sponsoring the annual opencl conference iwocl on th . . . . . .\ncodeplay are delighted to announce that we will be attending the 27th international conference on fi . . . . . .\ncodeplay will be attending the easc2015 ( exascale applications and software conference ) event in edi . . . . . .\ncodeplay will be attending the cambridge wireless event ' delivering big data : practical solutions wi . . . . . .\ncodeplay has been creating innovative technology for a number of years . here you can view technical material on our legacy products .\nlynx software is the biggest rival of codeplay software . lynx software was founded in 1988 , and its headquarters is in san jos\u00e9 , california . lynx software operates in the it services industry . lynx software has 71 more employees than codeplay software .\nvector software is codeplay software ' s # 3 rival . vector software was founded in 1989 in east greenwich , rhode island . vector software is in the systems software field . vector software generates $ 11 . 9m more revenue than codeplay software .\ncodeplay is internationally recognised for expertise in heterogeneous systems , and develops compilers , runtimes , debuggers , and other specialized tools .\nthree of the team at codeplay traveled to seattle for cppcon2017 in september to give some talk . . . . . .\ncodeplay has set out its intention to lead the development of guidelines to ensure that standards li . . . . . .\ncodeplay will be attending new directions in operating systems in london on 25th november . ndos is . . . . . .\nyou\u2019re still not convinced , we can tell . well codeplay has worked with some of the world\u2019s largest technology companies and the chances are , that if you\u2019re a gamer , you\u2019ll be playing on at least one console the codeplay team has worked on .\ncodeplay software has employees and is the ninth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 174 .\nit is a day to celebrate for the computecpp team at codeplay because today the khronos group announc . . . . . .\ncodeplay are delighted to announce that we will be attending the annual arm research summit on the 1 . . . . . .\ncodeplay will be attending the uk many - 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power , gpu based development .\ncodeplay will be attending the 2015 european llvm conference in london from 13 - 14 april , as well a . . . . . .\ncodeplay will be attending the 2015 game developers conference ( gdc ) in san francisco from 2 \u2013 6 m . . . . . .\ngreen hills software has been one of codeplay software ' s top competitors . green hills software is a private company that was founded in santa barbara , california in 1982 . green hills software is in the internet software industry . green hills software has 343 more employees vs . codeplay software .\ncodeplay software ' s revenue is the third highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 1 . 1m .\ncodeplay is pleased to announce it has joined the misra working group for c + + to help move the stand . . . . . .\ncodeplay announced recently that it is working with newcastle - based driving game experts , eutechnyx . codeplay is using its advanced offload technology and low - level programming background to provide the real - 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29 may . google i / o is two days of talk . . . . . .\nworking together , the codeplay team has been optimizing and analyzing mobile gpu applications using advanced kernel fusion methods via android\u2122 ' s renderscript\u2122 , and the llvm - based opencl\u2122 api\u2122 .\nsince its inception codeplay has been committed to novel technology research which directly feeds into the design and development of new software tools for specialized hardware now appearing in mass market consumer devices .\ncodeplay is internationally recognized for expertise in heterogeneous systems , and has many years of experience in the development of compilers , runtimes , debuggers , test systems , and other specialized tools .\nrenesas electronics corporation ( tse : 6723 ) , a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions , and codeplay software ltd . , experts in high - performance compilers and software optimization for multi - core processing , today announced their collaboration to deliver computeaorta\u2122 , codeplay\u2019s opencl open standard - based software framework for renesas r - car system - on - chips ( socs ) .\nif you\u2019ve been to any games or technology related event in scotland over the last few years , the chances are you\u2019ll have run into codeplay . the company is one of the oldest games - related studios in scotland , having been around since 1999 . however codeplay is no simple game developer . instead it has created a global profile in the area of compiler optimisation .\nanother unique vectorc feature , codeplay ' s custom calling conventions provide a mechanism to lower function calling overhead and speed up code . gnu inline assembly support is provided as standard within vectorc .\ncodeplay is already working with hardware not due to reach market until 2014 and beyond . alongside its commercial activities the company is also involved with a wide range of ground - breaking research projects :\ncodeplay ' s vectorc compiler platform is a highly configurable c / c + + compiler engine that can bring full ( or subset ) c / c + + support to your new processor architecture .\nas a rapidly - expanding scottish technology company codeplay software is pleased to announce the appointment of michael wong as its new vp of research and development . this appointment also brings the expansion of codeplay r & d into canada , an indication of the success and growth of the edinburgh team . michael joins a highly skilled and experienced team developing software platforms for intelligent devices such as smartphones , robots and self - driving cars .\ncodeplay is currently supporting doctoral researchers at the university of glasgow and at imperial college , london . we also support an engineering doctorate researcher at the isli , livingston and a engd student from the university of bath .\ncodeplay software limited is a compiler and software tools developer based in edinburgh , scotland . codeplay develop c / c + + compilers for multi - core and special purpose processor architectures , offering their sieve c + + multicore programming system as a means to easily write c / c + + code for acceleration on multicore chips . they also build bespoke c / c + + compilers for customers , using their vectorc retargetable compiler engine .\n\u201cat codeplay we have the expertise to develop extremely complex and innovative games technology for clients . our strength is in our deep understanding of the hardware and its capabilities . this allows us to efficiently implement new hard technical features , improve performance and optimise existing game code . we hope the games industry will see codeplay as the go - to company for sophisticated technical outsourcing and that this will be the first of many collaborations with developers . \u201d\nlpgpu ( low power on the graphics processor unit ) . codeplay software are the technical co - ordinators of this 3 year eu fp7 project involving technical university of berlin , university of uppsala , geomerics , thinksilicon and aigamedev\ngraphics researchers at samsung electronics uk have teamed up with mobile graphics specialists codeplay , think silicon and tu berlin to develop a tool for enabling smartphone batteries to last longer while running advanced video games and using the camera .\ncodeplay research was set up in early 2013 to investigate and research advanced compiler and software technologies as well as predict future standards and platforms . working with our partners , we have developed a number of core technologies and foundations .\npeppher ( performance portability and programmability for heterogeneous many - core architectures ) . codeplay software partnered with the universities of bordeaux , vienna , karlsruhe and linkoping as well as intel , movidius and chalmers tekniska on a 3 year eu fp7 project\ncodeplay works alongside some of the worlds largest companies , institutions , research organizations and industry partners . working together with a common goal of creating a more advanced high - performance future , we are helping to define a number of standards .\npage for vectorc . though the benchmark page is somewhat dated ( i should talk ! ) , it is interesting because it provides full source code plus the compiled assembler code for all of the examples . codeplay also offers tools such as their\none current project is the development of a high - precision , high - performance and low - power maths library . codeplay software\u2019s experts on compiler optimisation , data involvement and vectorisation are pushing this technology forward onto mobile gpus and digital signal processors .\ncodeplay has delivered standards - compliant systems for some of the largest semiconductor companies in the world , focusing specifically on high - performance heterogeneous processor solutions for cpus , gpus , dsps , fpgas and other specialized imaging and vision processors . working within the khronos\u2122 group to define new open standards such as opencl\u2122 , spir\u2122 , sycl\u2122 , and vulkan\u2122 , and leading the creation of new system runtime and tools standards through the hsa foundation , codeplay has earned a reputation as one of the leaders in compute systems .\ncodeplay has delivered standards - compliant systems for some of the largest semiconductor companies in the world , focusing specifically on high - performance heterogeneous processor solutions for cpus , gpus , dsps , fpgas and other specialized imaging and vision processors . working within the khronos\u2122 group to define new open standards such as opencl\u2122 , spir\u2122 , sycl\u2122 , and vulkan\u00ae , and leading the creation of new system runtime and tools standards through the hsa foundation , codeplay has earned a reputation as one of the leaders in compute systems .\ncodeplay has made it easy to adapt vectorc and gain the advantages of working with the familiar microsoft visual studio environment through comprehensive support for the microsoft abi . all it takes is a mouse click to switch compilation units over to vectorc from within the visual studio ide .\nled by codeplay\u2019s head of research dr . paul keir and research project lead maria rovatsou , the new r & d lab will consolidate and expand the company\u2019s ongoing research efforts into the future of development technologies , including graphics , compiler and processor technologies , as well as others .\n\u201cworking within this expert team across business and academia to analyse power consumption of videogames and camera processing is a fabulous opportunity for us at codeplay . it will enable us to solve a very challenging problem : lengthening battery life of smartphones while running the most advanced graphics processing . \u201d\nthe consortium includes three european technology companies : codeplay , the edinburgh based gpu technology company , think silicon ( a greek low gate - count graphics semiconductor ip core company ) and samsung electronics uk ltd . tu - berlin ( germany ) , a european university , completes the group .\neverything you need for writing portable applications for a plethora of current and future multicore devices ; a programming system that lets you write portable software for multicore processor architectures , a configurable compiler with a c backend that supports your target platform , and customized runtime libraries developed to your specification by codeplay .\nthe top 10 competitors in codeplay software ' s competitive set are lynx software , green hills software , vector software , wind river systems , qnx software systems , prqa , parasoft , pelagicore , micrium and real time systems . together they have raised over 0 between their estimated 5 . 8k employees .\nthese pages describe the advanced compiler technology features of codeplay s vectorc compiler engine . vectorc has been designed to be easily customised ( adding built - in intrinsics , types , operators ) , making it very suitable for use in creating custom - built c and c + + compilers for new processor designs .\ncodeplaylabs is uniquely positioned right in the centre of the new mobile graphics revolution , one of very few specialist companies in the world delivering the standards and technologies in this area . codeplay software wants to use its unique capabilities to work out what these devices can do , and how to deliver on the promise\u2026\ncodeplay software\u2019s r & d division will enable the teams which are focused on delivering the highest possible quality for current processing technology to benefit from the results of people who are asking : what next ? it will have the engineering freedom to innovate across every area of compilers , debuggers , profilers and other tools .\nvectorc { pc } also supports our codeplay portable intrinsics . these intrinsic functions generate vector instructions from c / c + + source code . but , they are portable , so you can recompile for different vector instruction sets and even non - vector instruction sets as well . all from the same source code !\nas well as its cutting - edge client work , codeplay software has pioneered parallel processing on graphics hardware for over a decade now . during that time , mobile gpu technology has evolved from a next - gen idea to an everyday reality of smartphones , tablets and pcs , with a global reach of hundreds of millions of users .\ncodeplay works with chip manufacturers , semiconductor companies and hardware manufacturers , to help exploit the full potential of the technology these companies are creating . to put it simply , they make things run faster , better and more efficiently . which in turn allows software companies and game developers to push the hardware further and faster in all manner of new directions .\ncodeplay software has established a global reputation for technical expertise in specialised software , general purpose processors ( cpus ) , graphics processors ( gpus ) and digital signal processors ( dsps ) . designers and manufacturers of new devices , platforms , computing and electronics now understand that tailored solutions , which exploit every feature of their new microprocessors , must achieve ever greater power , performance and efficiency .\nat the same time as helping semiconductor companies deliver impressive new levels of processing on small low - power devices , codeplay is also interested in the possibilities of people carrying a supercomputer in their hands . what can this processing power enable ? there is a world of stunningly powerful mobile devices with cameras and incredible graphics power out there , and this research will enable new ways of interacting with devices and new forms of entertainment .\ncodeplay are delighted to announce that we will be attending the annual arm research summit on the 11th - 13th september at robinson college , university of cambridge . attending from codeplay this year will be ruyman reyes , principal software engineer , programming models and mehdi goli , research associate . ruyman & mehdi will both be presenting whilst at the summit . ruyman will be presenting the following talk : sycl\u2122 : c + + to the rescue of soc programmability and mehdi will be presenting the following at the poster session on tuesday evening : opencl acceleration for tensorflow . we are always delighted to speak with anyone attending the event who is interested in what we are doing , so if you are attending , please come and say \u201chello\u201d . if you are interested and would like to arrange a meeting with us at the event , please use our contact form or follow us on @ codeplaysoft and make contact !\nanother unique aspect of vectorc { ee } is the included interactive optimizer application . codeplay \u2018smart compiler\u2019 technology provides advice back to the developer on how performance gains may be made from the source code , either by changing the source code or embedding the provided extra language features . the goal of the interactive optimizer is to provide an easy mechanism to view this advice and to modify the compiler settings and source code in order to maximize the performance of the output code .\nas vp of research and development at codeplay , michael\u2019s focus will be on building out industry - wide support for high - performance acceleration using open standards . the latest developments in artificial intelligence use technologies developed in the video games industry for graphics , but now re - purposed to new uses . enabling machines to see and understand their surroundings will enable cars to drive themselves ; smartphones to understand speech without needing a network connection , and computers to learn from their surroundings and make themselves more useful to their users .\nwe describe an approach to automatic parallelisation of programs written in sieve c + + ( codeplay\u2019s c + + extension ) , using the sieve compiler and runtime system . in sieve c + + , the programmer encloses a performance - critical region of code in a sieve block , thereby instructing the compiler to delay side - effects until the end of the block . the sieve system partitions code inside a sieve block into independent fragments and speculatively distributes them among multiple cores . we present implementation details and experimental results for the sieve system on the cell be processor .\nthe vast expertise gained in building optimized close - to - the - metal technology for customers has been utilized in developing codeplay ' s computesuite\u2122 product . it combines the high - level computecpp\u2122 easy - to - use c + + standard development tools , with the low - level computeaorta\u2122 heterogeneous runtime technology to ensure that open standards - based parallel software can run on the widest possible range of platforms and devices . by being modular and standards - based , software developers can mix and match components to ensure that their software runs anywhere and exploits the full power of the underlying system .\nthroughout its history , codeplay has also participated in international research projects , with partners from the largest hardware vendors to the most cutting - edge startups , and the expert academics in our field . the focus of these projects has covered optimizing high - performance graphics techniques at low power for mobile and embedded devices , ensuring that performance is portable and investigating its impact across a variety of different heterogeneous systems , and analyzing whether new compilation techniques can assist in making software faster and more power - efficient . the results of this research provide the drive for products that are made available to customers and associated developers .\nthroughout its history , codeplay has also participated in international research projects , with partners from the largest hardware vendors to the most cutting - edge start - ups , and the expert academics in our field . the focus of these projects has covered optimizing high - performance graphics techniques at low power for mobile and embedded devices , ensuring that performance is portable and investigating its impact across a variety of different heterogeneous systems , and analyzing whether new compilation techniques can assist in making software faster and more power - efficient . the results of this research provide the drive for products that are made available to customers and associated developers .\nthe framework will be available first on r - car h3 as a proof of concept , then focusing on r - car v3m and other r - car socs of the renesas autonomytm platform for advanced driving assistance system ( adas ) and automated driving . the new framework is designed to support software development for the r - car\u2019s latest image recognition ip , the imp - x5 , a multi - threading core optimized for computer vision and cognitive processing . codeplay will also provide r - car with computecpp\u2122 , an implementation of the sycl\u2122 open standard , enabling single source c + + software for high level and object - oriented programming .\ncodeplay , the uk - based maker of game programming tools , announced a new licensing program for its vectorc { vu } compiler . the company is now offering vectorc { vu } at a quarter the normal price to independent game developers . if the publisher buys the game , the publisher pays the balance . if the game is not published , there is nothing more to pay . the pricing for independent developers is \u00a3500 . 00 / e $ 750 . 00 / us $ 790 . 00 . vectorc { vu } is a c compiler ( with some c + + features ) which generates micro - mode code for the ps2 vector units .\ncodeplay\u201a\u00e4\u00f4s sieve c + + parallel programming system aims to minimize the amount of programmer intervention required when writing software for multicore processors . using a sieve marker , programmers mark a section of the program called a sieve block . inside sieve blocks , side effects are delayed , meaning that program code inside sieve blocks can be automatically split into three parts : reading data from memory , pure computation , and writing data back to memory . because of this division , memory operations can be separated , parallelized , and performed by a dma system . the system is aptly named\nsieve\nbecause it filters out side effects from software and then lets programmers apply them later . sieve has been tested successfully on the cell be - based playstation 3 and ageia\u201a\u00e4\u00f4s physx processor .\nmichael wong chairs the wg21 sg5 transactional memory and sg14 games development / low latency / financials , and is the co - author of a number of c + + / openmp / transactional memory features including generalized attributes , user - defined literals , inheriting constructors , weakly ordered memory models , and explicit conversion operators . he has published numerous research papers and is the author of a book on c + + 11 . having been the technical strategy architect responsible for ibm ' s compilers and , previously , leading ibm\u2019s xl c + + compiler team , he brings his current extensive research experience in c + + parallelism and concurrency models , lock - free programming , transactional memory , c + + benchmark performance , object model , generic programming , template meta - programming and future programming models to codeplay .\ncodeplay has announced the playstation 2 version of their vectorc compiler . on the playstation 2 platform , vectorc will automatically make use of the multimedia ( mmi ) instructions of the mips cpu core in the playstation 2 ' s emotion engine , in addition to the advanced memory access optimization and instruction scheduling capabilities . the playstation 2 edition of vectorc will also optionally use the emotion engine ' s vector unit 0 ( vu0 ) in ' macro mode ' if so desired . vectorc on the playstation 2 will include a separate c / c + + compiler for the vector units which produces ' micro mode ' code . vectorc is currently available on the pc platform , it integrates with microsoft ' s visual studio environment and supports the latest processors such as intel ' s pentium 4 and amd ' s athlon . vectorc for the ps2 and vectorc 2 . 0 for the pc will be released in the first quarter of 2002 .\nenables easy integration of c + + applications into complex heterogeneous compute systems , with sycl\u2122 .\nwe provide advanced cpu , gpu , and dsp - based compiler services . we can build your compiler and help you hit performance targets .\nwe can build advanced debuggers for your platforms , using open - source solutions , to ease development of applications targeting your architecture .\nimproving the programmability of accelerated systems , particularly systems accelerated with gpus , at all levels .\nresearch into enabling a next generation of advanced graphics technologies for low - power devices .\nclick here to read about our company , view our timeline and follow links for more useful info .\nwe have won a number of awards over the years for our dedication and innovative work in our industry .\nif you would like to use our resources in media , websites , or publications , download our press pack here .\nwe work closely with a number of customers , industrial and academic partners , and research bodies .\nover the years we have produced a number of publications , videos and slide show presentations .\nif you would like to contact us directly , you can use our online web form . we will pass your message onto the most appropriate person in our team .\nthe vectorc engine supports c , c + + , and is also one of the first commercial compilers to include support for the most useful c + + 0x features ( such as auto and delegating constructors ) .\nvectorc can compile source code with multiple proprietary source extensions . it has built - in support for :\nvectorc also supports c + + to c compilation through a fully featured c backend . vectorc can easily be configured to support new language extensions , backends , and optimization pathways .\nvectorc performs all the standard non - vector optimizations expected of a high - performance compiler . as the engine understands multiple memory spaces and distributed latencies , it can optimize data - movement through double - buffered streaming dma when required , in addition to standard write combining and prefetching functions .\nvectorization so that fast simd vector code can be produced from scalar or vector source code on simd architectures .\nportable intrinsic functions that let users write complex vector operations as built in functions . vectorc converts these into the best combination of instructions on each architecture that the source code is compiled for .\nvectorizing is the art of recognising implicit parallelisms in standard c and c + + code and automatically taking advantage of advanced cpu ' vector ' units via simd instruction such as mmx , sse / sse2 , 3d now and even altivec when output to c . vectorc , as it s name implies , was designed to exploit vectorization from the outset .\nwhen speed is of the essence , carefully considered code adjustment is required . vectorc s interactive optimizer removes the guesswork in that process and displays the quality of the output assembly of your code along with helpful optimization advice .\nvectorc is available as a native implementation on windows based architectures native support on linux - based architectures will be made available when justified by customer demand .\nour c source backend allows us to output optimized c + + with or without multicore extensions in the case where rapid prototyping onto a custom accelerator processor is required , and a c compiler for the target already exists . this gives vectorc a distinct advantage over other solutions it can compile c + + code to any architecture which has an existing c compiler . current implementations have been tested on windows and linux with x86 , powerpc linux , and cell linux . the c source is fully compatible with existing c and c + + libraries compiled with visual studio or gcc .\nvectorc has been developed from the ground up over a period of 10 years and has no third - party product dependencies .\nexisting architectures supported : mips , athlon with 3dnow ! , pentium\u00ae4 , pentium\u00ae4 with sse3 , vu and emotion engine mips core of playstation\u00ae2 .\nin addition to our advanced optimizations , the full range of normal compiler optimizations are available e . g . global common sub expression elimination , constant folding , use of conditional moves , instruction scheduling , register allocation .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 frameset / / en\nurltoken\nheterogeneous system architecture ( hsa ) foundation is a not - for - profit industry standards body focused on making it dramatically easier to program heterogeneous computing devices . the consortium comprises various semiconductor companies , tools providers , software vendors , ip providers , and academic institutions that develops royalty - free standards and open - source software .\nhsa foundation members are building a heterogeneous compute software ecosystem that abstracts away the complexities of heterogeneous systems by specifying runtime and system architecture api\u2019s that run on top of cache coherent shared virtual memory hardware . this architected system removes the need for time consuming operating system calls and runs at user level .\nnearly all modern soc\u2019s are heterogeneous systems with large amounts of compute capability . historically each processor was programmed with its own tool chain . obtaining access to the compute agents required expert programmers . hsa simplifies this process by using single source programming where both control and compute code reside in the same file or project .\nrather than forcing developers to use unfamiliar programming languages , hsa has adapted its platform to conform to many different programming languages . compilation tools are available from both proprietary and open - source projects ( llvm and gcc ) . hsa compilers are available for c / c + + , opencl , openmp , c + + amp , python and more .\nthe goal of hsa has been to abstract the processor details in a heterogeneous system without loss of performance . source languages are compiled to hsa\u2019s virtual instruction set hsail . this virtual isa resembles a risc register - based load / store machine with simd operations . an important extension is that hsail retains the parallel information specified in the source language making it easier for a finalizer to generate native machine instructions without loss of performance .\nhsaf is driving greater developer productivity in heterogeneous computing by removing many of the barriers of traditional heterogeneous programming , enabling developers to focus on their algorithms and not managing system resources . the hsa foundation seeks to sponsor applications that seamlessly blend scalar processing with high performance compute on cpu\u2019s , gpu\u2019s , dsp\u2019s , image signal processors , vliw\u2019s , neural network processors , fpga\u2019s , and more .\nto focus on advancements in china\u2019s heterogeneous computing standards nanjing , china , june 12 , 2018 \u2014 th . . .\nyueyang , china , may 22 , 2018 \u2014 the heterogeneous system architecture ( hsa ) foundation china regional committee . . .\nany company is encouraged to join the khronos group to participate in the development of open standards for mobile and desktop media technologies .\npromoter members - board approval required . full working group participation and voting rights plus the right to designate a director to the khronos board .\ncontributor members - available to any entity that wishes to join . have full working group participation and voting rights .\nassociate members - available to companies with fewer than 100 employees . have full working group participation but without working group voting rights .\nacademic members - available to accredited academic institutions . have full working group participation but without working group voting rights .\ncopyright \u00a92018 the khronos\u2122 group inc . all rights reserved . hosting provided by digitalocean\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nproject number 287767 . coordinator : dr alastair f . donaldson , alastair . donaldson @ urltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe lpgpu2 project brings leading european technology companies together with academic institutions in the quest of analysing , visualizing , and improving the power efficiency of applications on mobile gpus . the result is a unique consortium that has a balance of experience from academia in terms of the research , theory , and analysis \u2014 as well as industry expertise in terms of applications in practice , reaching production maturity and commercialization of the technology .\nthink silicon was founded in 2007 by a team of highly experienced ic engineers with the vision to provide highly configurable graphics ip semiconductor modules . think silicon ltd specialises in designing and developing mobile computer graphics solutions for low - end and mid - end devices using directfb and the khronos group standards : openvg , openwf .\nthe company provides highly configurable , low power ip semiconductor modules like think2d , a high performance 2d bitmap graphics accelerator , capable of targeting multiple types of surfaces including yuv , seamlessly move and scale raster images , accelerate drawing of lines and filled boxes and perform alpha blending in all target modes which add graphical power to mobile and embedded systems . it comes complete with linux directfb gfx drivers . thinkvg graphics accelerator is a low area / high performance graphics accelerator ip core desgined to bring high performance rendering to low gate - count embedded and mobile devices . it is a balanced core that accelerates commonly used graphics functions including blitting , scaling , projective image rendering , blending , compressed texture mapping , while its floating - point graphics processor is fully programmable using c / c + + .\nthink silicon is a member of the khronos group , contributing in the specification of openvg , a member of spirit consortium and a member of hellenic semiconductor industry association .\nspin digital video technologies gmbh ( spin digital ) develops high - performance video codecs for the next generation of high - quality video applications . spin digital codecs enable applications that require very high resolution ( 4k , 8k & beyond ) as well as emerging formats ( high dynamic range , high frame rate , and extended color ) . spin digital has released a complete solution including an encoder and a media player that allow content creators to reduce the filesize of super high resolution videos , while keeping the very high quality demanded by emerging media applications such as 4k & 8k uhd - tv , immersive projection , and virtual reality . the company license its software ip as complete applications ( media player , transcoder ) as well as sdks ( decoder , encoder ) ready to be integrated into customer applications .\nlow - power parallel computing on gpus 2 ( lpgpu2 )\nis a eu - funded research project into low powered graphics devices . it is the work of a specially formed consortium of four companies and one university , all from across the eu , who are collaborating to deliver advances in tools and applications for energy efficient use of mobile gpus .\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 .\nnow , unless you\u2019re a genuine , card - carrying geek , that phrase has probably caused your eyes to glaze and your fingers to go searching for the mouse . \u2013 but hold on , this is important stuff .\nnow however , the company is doing something new and fascinating . its taking its unparalleled experience in the optimisation area and turning it into direct practical support for games developers .\nthe offload technology promises to simulate \u2018fully - deformable metal damage , \u2019 as opposed to several pre - modelled and scripted stages of damage , which can quickly become repetitive .\nenter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email .\naround the world there are research centres , hidden bases and laboratories known for their cutting - edge research and development : lockheed martin\u2019s skunk works is but one famous example of a company hothousing innovation and research .\nboth projects are part - funded by the european union , the research being aimed at low - power graphics devices , to deliver advances in applications , tools and hardware .\nmichael wong will continue his responsibilities as director and vp of isocpp . org , a senior member of the c + + standards committee ( wg21 ) , vice - chair of programming languages for canada\u2019s standard council , head of delegation for c + + for canada and chairing wg21 sg5 transactional memory and sg14 games development / low latency / financials .\nmichael wong is a current director and vp of isocpp . org , a senior member of the c + + standards committee with 15 years of experience and vice - chair of programming languages for canada\u2019s standard council . he is the head of delegation for canada to the c + + standard committee and the past ceo of openmp .\nmichael has been invited to speak and deliver keynotes at many conferences , universities , companies and research institutions including accu , c + + now , meeting c + + , adc + + , cascon , bloomberg , activision / blizzard , and cern .\nacquisitions of echelon and wind river aim to breathe life into these forerunners of the internet of . . .\nparties settle all current mentor graphics patent litigation siemens plm software andsynopsys , inc . ( . . .\nlaunched in january and awarded a grant of 2 . 97 million euros from the european union ' s horizon 2020 . . .\nsanta clara , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - renesas electronics corporation announced today their collabora . . .\nfor ieee to continue sending you helpful information on our products and services , please consent to our updated privacy policy .\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 .\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 - 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 .\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nprocessor architectures are changing all the time . consumer demand for more features and lower prices drives microprocessor design evolution at an ever increasing rate .\nthis places unavoidable demands on application programmers . when new changes are made or new features are added to a processor , software must be rewritten to take advantage of them .\nsieve c + + is an extension to your existing software development environment that provides a highly configurable toolset and c + + programming model for modifying existing source code or writing new applications that are completely portable across different multi - core targets .\nc + + language extensions which provide a simple way for programmers to offload chunks of code to a target processor core , similar to using pthreads but less complex and completely os independent .\na custom built sieve runtime library , specially optimized by us to achieve full performance of the target processor .\na sieve c + + compiler , which compiles sieve c + + modified code and generates ansi compliant c through its outputc backend . so long as you have a c compiler * for the target processor element sieve c + + fully supports your platform . the sieve c + + retargetable compiler is equipped with powerful configuration options that allow programmers to enable processor specific features ( such as simd operations , memory spaces ) that they may have on one target platform for their application , but might not be available on another .\nif you don t have c compiler and you need one then we can help you with that too . do you want to have your programmers learn new architectures , write new applications and then start over again every time the target processor changes ? if you want to save time and investment in software then sieve c + + retargetable is the tool that will give you the edge over your competitors . whats in it for me ?\nwe also offer analysis tools to assist programmers in writing performance optimized and dependency - free multicore accelerated code , plus the advice and support of our highly experienced compiler engineers . what do i do now ?\ncontact us to set up a discussion to explore your needs and requirements . if you decide that our solution is what you need then we will prepare a detailed proposal outlining the components of the system we will build for you , how we will do it and what we will need from you .\nin order to assist your team in understanding how sieve c + + will help and how it is used we can provide demo evaluations that run under x86 windows and cell linux if necessary .\nthese keywords were added by machine and not by the authors . this process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves .\nlokhmotov , a . , mycroft , a . , richards , a . : delayed side - effects ease multi - core programming . in : kermarrec , a . - m . , boug\u00e9 , l . , priol , t . ( eds . ) euro - par 2007 . lncs , vol . 4641 , pp . 629\u2013638 . springer , heidelberg ( 2007 )"]}
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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": 3}], "title": "people pattern", "paragraphs": ["people pattern raises $ 4 . 5m to help you uncover the personality of your sales leads\npeople pattern - 212 photos - computer company - 501 pedernales st . , austin , texas 78702\npeople pattern raises $ 4 . 5m to help you uncover the personality of your sales leads | venturebeat\npeople pattern , an austin startup , is fittingly staging its coming out party at this year\u2019s sxsw .\npeople pattern delivered validation and contributed to product development as well as fulfilled its assigned task , cho said .\npeople pattern provides audience insights to companies by using data science to turn public expression into actionable persona sets .\npaint , pattern & people : furniture of southeastern pennsylvania , 1725\u20131850 by wendy a . cooper and lisa minardi\ncho said other companies are working in a similar area but none possess people pattern\u2019s hard - core science approach .\nthe program that baldridge and the other data scientists at people pattern have developed taps into social network databases to gather information , classify words , associate people in groups , and analyze the data .\nwith the databases and the tools of data science people pattern can do in days what takes months for traditional marketing campaigns to do .\npeople pattern uses complex data science techniques to extract actionable marketing insights from the ocean of unbiased opinions and data generated by social media users .\nthe company hired people pattern to figure out switchers , a segment of customers who go back and forth between its restaurants and those of competitors .\nbeyond that core task , cho said people pattern matched research about customer categories that the company had learned over 35 years of market research . people pattern also uncovered a group of \u201cbreakfast only professionals\u201d in sacramento , which led to a market test of all day breakfast in the california capital .\nas an example , cho and baldridge recounted work people pattern did for a large fast food company known for its hamburger restaurants arching across the world .\nbeginner - start with a 4 - person pattern and decide who comes next .\npeople pattern applies data science to analyze indicators such as the words people use and the people they associate with \u2013 their patterns \u2013 to identify specific segments and sub - segments of customers . with that information companies can tailor messages for specific groups , develop content , generate sales leads and in media planning .\npeople pattern is a software as a service platform that supplies meaningful audience insights to the world\u2019s biggest brands . via semi - supervised machine - learned algorithms and natural language processing , people pattern turns vast , messy public expression into actionable persona sets , helping brands gain an edge in the race to win , retain and serve customers .\ncho said that within eight days people pattern pulled in 600 , 000 social media profiles , harvested relevant information from posts and tweets and other interactions , and analyzed it .\npeople pattern found that the hamburger chain shared 25 % of its switchers with a chain of sandwich shops . the switchers subbed in sandwiches for burgers because of health perceptions .\nchallenge accepted , social distillery ! in support of # als , people pattern corporation completed the # icebucketchallenge . we nominate the folks at gage , sooth and the university of maryland ' s professor philip resnik . keep in mind , friends , people pattern has pledged $ 250 to support als with 100 % participation ! you have 24 hours .\npeople pattern , a company that evaluates social media to deliver insight about sales leads and other potential revenue drivers , has closed a $ 4 . 5 million round of new funding .\nabove : ken cho , cofounder and chief executive of people pattern . cho opted to give the company ' s head shots some life , to be different and humorous , he said .\nmany people wake up at night and panic ,\nhe says .\ni tell them that what they are experiencing is a throwback to the bi - modal sleep pattern .\n[ \u2026 ] people pattern digs marketing data out of social mediasilicon hills news , on mon , 09 mar 2015 21 : 26 : 45 - 0700cho , a founder and former chief executive of social marketing company spredfast , brings the digital marketing expertise to people pattern . the data science comes from co - founder jason baldridge , an associate professor of linguistics at the university \u2026 [ \u2026 ]\nin many historic accounts , ekirch found that people used the time to meditate on their dreams .\npeople pattern can also craft custom algorithms that can tell customers what they want to know about leads . for example , one algorithm can figure out where a potential customer currently sits in the sales lifecycle .\n\u201cwe\u2019re able to scale it , collapse the timelines and you\u2019re able to take action directly , \u201d ken cho , a people pattern co - founder and chief executive , said of the market research process .\nwe use artificial intelligence to develop audience insights and people - based datasets with both probabilistic and deterministic data .\nand these hours weren ' t entirely solitary - people often chatted to bed - fellows or had sex .\nwhen people typically think of valentine\u2019s day they think of romance and roses with dinner at a fancy restaurant . but let\u2019s be honest , most of us end up spending it at home with our favorite streaming service , such as netflix or hulu . this year we decided to use people pattern to dig in and see . . .\nwhat are panels ? panels are curated groups of people who fall within a particular niche . these groups can be general , such as tech opinion leaders or blog authors , or they can be more specific , like construction workers in the greater chicago area . in order to create a panel , the people pattern plat . . .\n[ \u2026 ] a similar move to what twitter did in 2007 , new data company people pattern is planning a major launch at this year\u2019s south by southwest . in the age of big - data , this [ \u2026 ]\nwe know that the most valuable insights come from studying the people behind the conversations . via @ peoplepattern # audienceintelligence urltoken\npeople pattern looks to catch a rising wave of corporate spending on digital marketing . the gartner group reported that while digital marketing is still a fraction of traditional marketing spending , more companies are transitioning to digital channels and increasing spending to address them .\npeople pattern has been refining its data science algorithms to make the systems work right . the new funding , cho said , will help the company bring on more staff fluent in techniques such as natural - language processing \u2014 the notion of pulling key information out of people\u2019s real written words . people pattern\u2019s other cofounder , jason baldridge , is well versed in that process , as an associate professor of computational linguistics at the university of texas at austin . and baldridge brought with him to the startup two data scientists who studied under him at the university , cho said . but the team could use some help in developing the product further .\ncho and baldridge had met six years ago and cho had kept track of baldridge . ( \u201che was stalking me , \u201d baldridge joked . ) when cho shared his ideas with baldridge , the professor , as he\u2019s called around people pattern , was on board .\nmarketing automation has hit a high point in the past year , too . marketo went public in april , and oracle bought eloqua for $ 871 million last year . oracle enriched its holdings by laying out $ 1 . 5 billion for responsys . but software from oracle , as well as urltoken and adobe , represent complementary technologies , not competition , cho said . that\u2019s because people pattern goes beyond just summarizing what people are saying on facebook and twitter and categorizes people based on the things they say on social media .\ncho , a founder and former chief executive of social marketing company spredfast , brings the digital marketing expertise to people pattern . the data science comes from co - founder jason baldridge , an associate professor of linguistics at the university of texas who conducts research in computational linguistics .\nbut for legal and safety reasons , a human had to be onboard . superhuman pattern recognition could help to make temporarily empty robot taxis acceptable .\na third factor is the broader societal changes that occur within a generation\u2019s life cycle . these changes have a bigger impact on the political views of younger people , who are still in the process of forming opinions . older people are more likely to reflect the values prevalent when they were growing up . the greater acceptance of homosexuality and interracial dating among young people than older ones today are examples of this .\ncho can talk marketing , personas and market all day . baldridge matches him step for step on the technology side . he researches computational linguistics , particularly natural language processing and machine learning . he\u2019s on leave from ut austin during the 2014 - 2015 academic year to work on people pattern .\nmohr davidow ventures led the round for the austin , texas based company . the round also contained contributions from private investors . the deal comes on top of a $ 250 , 000 round of seed funding earlier this year , people pattern cofounder and chief executive ken cho told venturebeat in an interview .\n\u201cjason is doing fundamental work in machine learning and geo - temporal grounding of natural language , among other things , \u201d said anthony woodbury , chair of the department of linguistics at ut - austin . \u201cthere is therefore a very close connection between jason\u2019s research and teaching , and his work with people pattern . \u201d\nstrong evidence of this shifting attitude is contained in a medical journal from 1829 which urged parents to force their children out of a pattern of first and second sleep .\npaint , pattern & people shed new light on distinctive local variations of furniture , presenting rare examples for which the maker or family history is known . the exhibition was accompanied by a fully illustrated , 304 - page publication . join us for an in - depth exploration of this diverse region and its various creative expressions .\nwhile most social marketing tools focus on analyzing conversations about a brand , we know that the most valuable insights come from studying the people behind those conversations .\nduring this waking period people were quite active . they often got up , went to the toilet or smoked tobacco and some even visited neighbours . most people stayed in bed , read , wrote and often prayed . countless prayer manuals from the late 15th century offered special prayers for the hours in between sleeps .\npaisley - the - town\u2019s dominance in shawl production explains how the boteh pattern got renamed \u201cpaisley\u201d throughout the western world . ( europeans also used the word paisley interchangeably with shawl \u2014as in , \u201cgertrude , your paisley is crooked . \u201d ) the pattern acquired other nicknames and associations in its migration westward : the french called it at one point \u201ctadpole , \u201d the viennese , \u201clittle onion . \u201d quilters gave the pattern their own tender nicknames : \u201cpersian pickles\u201d from the americans , \u201cwelsh pears\u201d from the welsh .\nthe circle of paisley\u2019s irony is now complete . a pattern of exclusive royal privilege in the east becomes the pattern of western capitalist longing . it trickles down on humbler fabrics to working men , gay men , gang members , and boy scouts . it signifies free love and forbidden love , belonging and exclusion\u2014a seemingly impossible range of human experience .\nin the early 1990s , psychiatrist thomas wehr conducted an experiment in which a group of people were plunged into darkness for 14 hours every day for a month .\nthis could be the root of a condition called sleep maintenance insomnia , where people wake during the night and have trouble getting back to sleep , he suggests .\nkids are still much better general pattern recognisers , of course . but today our nn can already learn to rival them in important limited domains . and each decade we gain another\nassociations with night before the 17th century were not good ,\nhe says . the night was a place populated by people of disrepute - criminals , prostitutes and drunks .\ngenerally , numbers were assigned beginning in the northeast and moving westward . so people on the east coast have the lowest numbers and those on the west coast have the highest numbers .\nanother major influence on the political character of successive generations is the political climate and events that people in each generation experienced as they reached adulthood and began to form their political identities .\n\u201chistorically , hundreds of billions of dollars have been spent annually on marketing , yet businesses had no real way to measure its true impact and return on investment , \u201d said bryan stolle , a partner in the mohr davidow venture capital firm and an investor in people pattern . \u201cit was also very difficult to give attribution to which marketing program or dollar actually resulted in a sale . \u201d\njacobs suggests that the waking period between sleeps , when people were forced into periods of rest and relaxation , could have played an important part in the human capacity to regulate stress naturally .\npeople were becoming increasingly time - conscious and sensitive to efficiency , certainly before the 19th century ,\nsays roger ekirch .\nbut the industrial revolution intensified that attitude by leaps and bounds .\nthe implications of automatically determining a person\u2019s sexuality from a handful of photos are enormous , first and most importantly because it puts lgbtq people at risk worldwide in places where they remain an oppressed minority .\n[ 10 ] k . fukushima . neocognitron : a self - organizing neural network model for a mechanism of pattern recognition unaffected by shift in position . biological cybernetics , 36 ( 4 ) : 193 - 202 , 1980 .\npeople pattern\u2019s rise this year coincides with a fertile funding environment for companies that help marketers do their jobs better . other beneficiaries include optimizely , a web - optimization vendor that picked up $ 28 million in april , and hubspot , an inbound - marketing software vendor that raised $ 35 million a bit more than a year ago . the czech startup futurelytics picked up $ 800 , 000 in seed money as it pushes a tool for segmenting customers .\nwho & apos ; s ready for mother & apos ; s day ? as someone who & apos ; s married to a mom and has a mom , i feel like there isn & apos ; t enough we can do for them to honor them on this holiday . i thought i & apos ; d use people pattern to get a better handle on what the majority of moms out there may want . i have my . . . .\nthe idea that we must sleep in a consolidated block could be damaging , he says , if it makes people who wake up at night anxious , as this anxiety can itself prohibit sleeps and is likely to seep into waking life too .\nit took some time for their sleep to regulate but by the fourth week the subjects had settled into a very distinct sleeping pattern . they slept first for four hours , then woke for one or two hours before falling into a second four - hour sleep .\ntoday , most people seem to have adapted quite well to the eight - hour sleep , but ekirch believes many sleeping problems may have roots in the human body ' s natural preference for segmented sleep as well as the ubiquity of artificial light .\nthe greater acceptance of diversity among young people extends to views of immigrants and immigration . overall , about half of the public ( 52 % ) says newcomers from other countries strengthen american society , while 39 % say they threaten traditional american customs and values .\ntoday we spend less time doing those things ,\nsays dr jacobs .\nit ' s not a coincidence that , in modern life , the number of people who report anxiety , stress , depression , alcoholism and drug abuse has gone up .\ni still remember when in 1997 many thought it a big deal that human chess world champion kasparov was beaten by an ibm computer . but back then computers could not at all compete with little kids in visual pattern recognition , which seems much harder than chess from a computational perspective .\noverall trust in government has changed little over the past year , but is at one of its lowest levels in more than half a century . ( for more , see people - press\u2019s \u201cdistrust , discontent , anger and partisan rancor , \u201d april 18 , 2010 . )\nhis book at day ' s close : night in times past , published four years later , unearths more than 500 references to a segmented sleeping pattern - in diaries , court records , medical books and literature , from homer ' s odyssey to an anthropological account of modern tribes in nigeria .\nthat changed in the wake of the reformation and the counter - reformation . protestants and catholics became accustomed to holding secret services at night , during periods of persecution . if earlier the night had belonged to reprobates , now respectable people became accustomed to exploiting the hours of darkness .\nhe attributes the initial shift to improvements in street lighting , domestic lighting and a surge in coffee houses - which were sometimes open all night . as the night became a place for legitimate activity and as that activity increased , the length of time people could dedicate to rest dwindled .\nomid reza sedaghatian brings expertise in product design and strategy to the people pattern team . this is from his years of experience engaging with both customers and engineers , and translating market needs into product features and workflows . he has worked with both saas and on - premise technologies and has a strong background in big data from his work at data focused companies such as dun & bradstreet . with his unique experience and training in areas such as human centered design and pragmatic product management , omid is able to develop a unique understanding of market needs and package those into user friendly products and services .\n( nn ) were the first methods to achieve superhuman pattern recognition in an official international competition ( with secret test set known only to the organisers ) [ 1 , 2 ] . this was made possible through the work of my collaborators dr . dan claudiu ciresan & dr . ueli meier & jonathan masci .\nin addition to showing the pattern according to year of birth , the conventional generational labels defining each birth cohort are also shown . for the vote in 2008 and 2010 , the higher the line on the graph , the more democratic the vote ; conversely , the lower the line the more republican the vote .\nyounger generations also are significantly less likely than older ones to affiliate with a religious tradition . this pattern began in the 1970s when 13 % of baby boomers were unaffiliated with any particular religion , according to the general social survey . that compared with just 6 % among the silent generation and 3 % among the greatest generation .\nwehr concluded that biphasic sleeping is the most natural sleep pattern , and is actually beneficial , rather than a form of insomnia . he also inferred that modern humans are chronically sleep - deprived , which may be why we usually take only 15 minutes to fall asleep , and why we try our best not to wake up in the night .\none benefit of biphasic sleeping may be that it makes it easier to recall and access dreams . wehr ' s study subjects normally awakened from rem sleep , which is the deep sleep stage during which dreams occur . according to ekirch , the historical evidence bears that out .\nwaking up directly after dreaming afforded people a pathway to their subconscious ,\nhe said .\nwith morning dreams we don ' t have the opportunity to let our dreams settle . the light goes on and we get out of bed immediately . so in short , we have lost what people in the past regarded as a critically important part of their lives \u2013 their dream life .\none - in - five millennials is hispanic ( 20 % ) , compared with only 6 % among greatest generation americans ( now ages 84 and older ) and 7 % among silent generation adults ( ages 66 to 83 ) . the same pattern of greater population share among younger generations is true for blacks , although the contrast between young and old is not as dramatic .\nreferences to\nfirst sleep\nor\ndeep sleep\nand\nsecond sleep\nor\nmorning sleep\nabound in legal depositions , literature and other archival documents from pre - industrial european times . gradually , though , during the 19th century ,\nlanguage changed and references to segmented sleep fell away ,\nsaid ekirch .\nnow people call it insomnia .\nin other words , if you wake up in the night , don ' t worry about it .\nwaking up after a couple of hours may not be insomnia ,\nwrote wehr .\nit may be normal sleep .\nekirch added ,\nif people don ' t fight it , they ' ll find themselves falling asleep again after roughly one hour .\nthe clearest pattern is that younger voters who turned 18 during the presidencies of clinton , bush or obama \u2013the younger members of gen x and the millennial generation \u2013 have typically voted much more democratic than the average . in contrast , voters who turned 18 during the ford , carter , reagan and bush sr . presidencies \u2013much of generation x and younger baby boomers\u2013 have voted somewhat more republican than the average .\nweavers made shawls from the thread using a laborious twill - tapestry technique , which involved weaving the horizontal weft threads around the vertical warp threads only where that color is required in the pattern . ( a \u201ccolor caller\u201d fed the weaver instructions as he progressed . ) individual sections were then carefully and invisibly joined together into a larger shawl . making a complex shawl could eat up several years of a kashmiri weaver\u2019s life .\npaisley also exploded back into vogue in the 1960s . psychedelically detailed , paisley fed into hippies\u2019 fascination with all things indian . ( john lennon had his rolls - royce painted paisley after the beatles visited india , and the band\u2019s embrace of everything eastern boosted paisley\u2019s profile considerably . ) fey , unabashedly lush , rich on its own uncompromising terms , paisley\u2019s uncoolness\u2014its original fans were by then great - grandmothers\u2014made the pattern ripe for reappropriation .\nthis landmark exhibition explored the stunning and diverse furniture of southeastern pennsylvania and the people who made , owned , inherited , and collected it . delving into the cultures and creativity of the area\u2019s inhabitants , primarily those of british and germanic heritage , this comprehensive show featured nearly 200 objects , including unique and colorful furniture , fraktur , needlework , paintings , and other items related to the history of the region .\nin the 1990s , a sleep scientist named thomas wehr discovered that everyone sleeps biphasically when subjected to natural patterns of light and dark . in wehr ' s well - known study , he subjected participants to 14 hours of darkness per night , and found that they gradually shifted to a routine of taking two hours to fall asleep , then sleeping in two four - hour phases separated by about an hour of wakefulness\u2014a pattern that exactly matched ekirch ' s historical findings .\ntraditional market research provides great insights but relies on poor data . nobody answers polls anymore , and the people who do hardly ever answer them honestly . yet there is a vast ocean of open and public opinions which have no bias . this is the ocean of social data , which is growing exponentially . unfortunately , most modern social marketing platforms do nothing more than count hashtags or mentions , there is no true analysis happening and no customer intelligence being provided .\nthe next phase of paisley\u2019s evolution reads like any technology race , a deadly serious battle for market share wreathed in bobbing exotic boteh . the town of paisley , scotland , eclipsed norwich and edinburgh in shawl production in the early 19 th century , thanks to pattern piracy , fast - evolving labor structures , and early adoption of the jacquard loom . ( the latter device automated the manipulation of weft and warp threads necessary to produce complex patterns . it was a total game - changer in textile production . )\nekirch explained that in the past , and especially during winter , darkness spanned up to 14 hours each night . except for those affluent enough to burn candles for hours , folks were left with little to do but go to bed early , and this gave a great deal of flexibility to their nightly sleep requirements . segmented or biphasic sleep patterns evolved to fill the long stretch of nighttime , and as observed by anthropologists , segmented sleep continues to be the norm for many people in undeveloped parts of the world , such as the tiv group in central nigeria .\nin places with electricity , though , artificial lighting has prolonged our experience of daylight , allowing us to be productive for longer . at the same time , it has cut nighttime short , and so to get enough sleep we now have to do it all in one go . now ,\nnormal\nsleep requires forgoing the periods of wakefulness that used to break up the night ; we simply don ' t have time for a midnight chat with the neighbor any longer .\nbut people with particularly strong circadian rhythms continue to [ wake up in the night ] ,\nsaid ekirch .\nthe dominant pattern of sleep , arguably since time immemorial , was biphasic ,\nroger ekirch , a sleep historian at virginia tech university and author of\nat day ' s close : night in times past\n( norton 2005 ) , told life ' s little mysteries , a sister site to livescience .\nhumans slept in two four - hour blocks , which were separated by a period of wakefulness in the middle of the night lasting an hour or more . during this time some might stay in bed , pray , think about their dreams , or talk with their spouses . others might get up and do tasks or even visit neighbors before going back to sleep .\nwhat form of life is paisley , exactly ? the symbol sprang up millennia ago , somewhere between present - day iran and the kashmiri region straddling the indian - pakistani border . although it was originally called buta or boteh , meaning \u201cflower , \u201d in paisley people have seen resemblances to a lotus , a mango , a leech , a yin and yang , a dragon , and a cypress pine . ancient babylonians likened it to an uncurling date palm shoot . providing them with food , wine , wood , paper , hatch , and string\u2014all of life\u2019s necessities\u2014date palms symbolized prosperity and plenty . paisley began its life as the privilege of cosseted , powerful men .\nthe generational pattern is more complex when it comes to immigration . the recent wave of immigration has contributed to the nation\u2019s growing racial and ethnic diversity , but the youngest adults are not the most likely to be foreign - born . generation x , ages 31 to 46 , contains a higher percentage of immigrants ( 22 % ) than the millennial generation ( 15 % ) . millennials , however , stand out as being more likely than all but the oldest americans to be u . s . - born children of at least one immigrant pa rent ( 12 % ) . among the greatest generation , many of whose parents came to the united states during the nation\u2019s immigration influx that began in the late 1800s , 17 % are u . s . - born children of immigrants .\nthe spell of paisley finally broke in the 1870s . the franco - prussian war of 1870\u201371 delivered the first blow : the french lost , leaving the country impoverished and depriving the kashmiri weavers of their biggest export customer . a famine in 1877 decimated the indian weavers , too . but paisley\u2019s popularity ultimately ended thanks to inexorable swings in fashion . in the book the paisley pattern , authors valerie reilly and frank ames describe the paisley\u2019s demise : \u201cthe beginning of the end for the shawl fashion was seen by 1865 , when the crinoline skirt began to flatten at the front and bunch up at the back as a prelude to the bustle . \u201d as the telegraph dryly noted in 2007 , \u201cafter a century of adapting the shawl to fashion needs , there was simply no way around the fact that wearing one over your bustle both destroyed the point of having it and made you look like quasimodo . \u201d the century of paisley was over .\nthe ai event of the year for growth marketers . aug . 21 - 22\nthe best in ai . an invite - only executive event . oct . 22 - 23\nit\u2019s the latest evidence that investors are betting on software for marketers . gartner predicted that the chief marketing officer will spend more money on information technology than the chief information officer by 2017 , and so investors are making moves to benefit when that time comes .\n\u201creally , what we\u2019re trying to do is define the audience and the attributes around the audience that talk about the product , brand , or company , and not just around the conversation , \u201d cho said .\nthe company does that by applying data science to available social information associated with a particular sales lead . the new layer of information about the lead \u2014 that she likes classical music , for example \u2014 can be laced into the company\u2019s existing databases , such as a customer - relationship managing tool for managing all the sales leads or even a spreadsheet full of email addresses for users in a customer - loyalty program .\nwith the new data , users can group their leads into categories and start sending them more targeted content .\nthe startup now has eight customers , including the largest retailer in the world and the largest fast food company in the world , said cho , who previously cofounded social media software company spredfast . even though the startup has already reeled in such big customers , cho has chosen to make sure its own marketing materials \u2014 like head shots \u2014 stand out , so the company doesn\u2019t get passed over as just another boring marketing software company . \u201ceverything else is so generic , \u201d he said . \u201ci just thought , there had to be something fun in there , \u201d he said .\nthe only marketing research technology brands need . developed audience intelligence using machine learning .\ntraditional market research is time - consuming , unreliable at scale , and prone to bias .\nour data scientists leverage a strong background in experimental research to continuously retrain and fine tune our prediction models , providing the perfect balance between recall and precision .\ngarbage in , garbage out has been a truism in computing since its beginning . working with data that has no , or little , meaning leaves an information process in just about the same dire circumstances . and now there are two companies addressing these issues .\nwhen data is not readable and is coupled with the ever - increasing glut of data coming from global sources , the problem is ratcheted up . this is a large problem in global supply chains and is a constantly growing problem in the successful handling of millions of warranty processes .\ndata can be hard to handle through language complexities , cultural nuance and context confusion or diffusion . the business process at hand without full data is at risk of being either unused or misunderstood .\ncompanies need a single and unified view of data . this includes structured data that is readily available and unstructured data that may be buried or not traceable by normal procedures . if the use of data is to be optimized in a process it must be open to analysis .\nin addition to data that is coded and simply numeric as data stored in rows and columns there is data that is free - form that can be from written notes , word documents , e - mail , reports , news feeds , etc . this latter data may be critical and can affect business performance , trends and customer feedback ( as in returns and warranty situations ) .\ntwo companies have taken on this problem and offer their solutions . the companies are : teradata , a division of ncr , and attensity of palo alto , calif . the partnership means the integration of teradata\u0092s active data warehouse system and attensity ' s text analytics applications .\nsome of the core benefits are : consolidation of structured and unstructured data that allows for more informed analysis and clearer decision making . it allows getting deeper into root causes of problems and insights into business trends .\nthe way it works is the unstructured data ( from many diverse sources ) is run through a series of attensity extraction\nengines\nthat parse and transform the data . the structured data is also processed and resides in a fused relational data warehouse .\nfor instance , in a warranty claim , there can be structured data that is valuable with information like a significant date or product code number . but there is also the opportunity though the processing of unstructured data to get at inspector notes that actually define the root cause of the problem : a cracked bolt on the underside of the transmission , for instance . the attensity / teradata process allows for the integration and use of both kinds of data .\neight - 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changing in the quantitative marketing field , \u201d he said .\nmohr davidow invested $ 250 , 000 of seed money in early 2013 and came back at the end of that year with a $ 4 . 5 million series a round .\nin the past two years , the company has been developing its software , which involves natural language processing and analytics . and it\u2019s putting together a track record serving a range of customers , including some fortune 500 companies .\ncho said that the switchers should be targeted with messaging highlighting the hamburger chain\u2019s healthier options .\n\u201call in eight days , \u201d he said . \u201ctheir ceo was blown away . \u201d\n\u201cthis guy knows what he\u2019s doing , \u201d baldridge remembers thinking . \u201che\u2019s got a business problem that needs to be solved by fortune 500 companies . cool ! that\u2019s exactly what i was looking for . \u201d\n\u201cwe have the potential and have shown several times that within a week we can collect hundreds of thousands of profiles and run it all through this automated pipeline that then leads into something akin to personas , \u201d baldridge said .\nstolle , for one , is encouraged by the company\u2019s progress . \u201cthe company is definitely tracking ahead of plan \u2013 always a good sign for long - 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before - published furniture and related objects . purchase online or in the museum bookstore . members receive a 10 % discount .\nchest , attributed to the compass artist , lancaster county ; 1785\u20131820 ; white pine , tulip - poplar , oak ; paint ; iron ; collection of dr . and mrs . donald m . herr\nkaufman americana foundation henry luce foundation elizabeth b . mcgraw foundation richard c . von hess foundation\nportrait of samuel ensminger , jr . and portrait of mrs . samuel ensminger , jr . ( elizabeth summy ) and child , attributed to jacob maentel ( 1778\u20131863 ? ) , manheim , lancaster county ; 1831 ; watercolor and ink on wove paper ; collection of stephen and dolores smith\npam and jim alexander ; the americana foundation ; the american folk art society ; stephen and susan babinsky ; mrs . george p . bissell , jr . ; katharine and robert booth ; paul t . clark ; susan doherty and syed ali ; dupont company ; h . b . ebert foundation ; robert and bobbie falk ; susan fetterolf and jeffrey gorrin ; henry clay frick foundation ; tom and karen helm ; mr . and mrs . joseph c . hoopes , jr . ; dr . * and mrs . henry a . jordan ; george m . * and linda h . kaufman ; kelly kinzle ; carl * and julie lindberg ; sara and forbes maner ; mr . and mrs . john l . mcgraw ; richard and pamela mones ; national endowment for the arts ; national endowment for the humanities ; pook & pook , inc . ; potter anderson & corroon llp ; mr . and mrs . eugene bowie roberts , jr . ; arthur d . robson * ; dr . margaret b . and mr . john ruttenberg ; irvin and anita schorsch ; katharine draper schutt ; shelley pennsylvania german heritage fund ; stephen and dolores smith ; john j . snyder , jr . ; marian s . ware 2003 charitable lead annuity trust ; beth and stanley weiss ; wood foundation of chambersburg , pa ; and wyeth foundation for american art . * deceased .\na history of paisley : the origins of the curved shapes in paisley print .\nthe life of the world\u2019s most democratic print , from kashmiri sultans to the bloods and the crips .\nexcerpted from patternalia : an unconventional history of polka dots , stripes , plaid , camouflage , & other graphic patterns by jude stewart . out now from bloomsbury .\nkashmiri shawls sprang up as early as the 11 th century but found their first promoter in zain - ul - abidin , who ruled kashmir from 1459 to 1470 and encouraged weavers from persia and central asia to move to his kingdom . their next champion was akbar ( reigned 1556\u20131605 ) , who made the shawls central to the kashmiri practice of khil\u2019at , \u201crobes of honor\u201d ceremonially exchanged in political and religious contexts to establish a clear pecking order . ( being on the receiving end made one submissive and therefore inferior to the giver\u2014not awesome , although scoring the sumptuous textiles made for luxurious compensation . ) shawls given as khil\u2019at were decorated with all sorts of patterns , although some scholars wonder if the paisley motif came to predominate because it resembled jigha , a crown insignia jewel used to pin a feather to a courtier\u2019s turban . ( gradually the jigha elongated , more and more resembling the feather it anchored . so , yet another reading : paisley is a feather . )\nas with so many other luxury goods , there was nothing efficient about making a kashmiri shawl . its wool came from a central asian species of goat , capra hircus in latin or shahtoosh in indigenous terms . these animals wandered into the high himalayas , where the bitter cold made their underbellies sprout a dense , ultrafine wool . the goats shed this pashmina , as this wool was called , in the summer by rubbing themselves against rocks and bushes ; textile workers then literally climbed the himalayas , collected the fluff by hand , and spun it into thread .\nshawls started infiltrating europe in the late 18 th century , when kashmiri princes began including british east india co . officers in their ritual shawl - giving . the english officers sent the shawls home to their sweethearts , who clamored for more . fresh from conquering egypt and next sniffing around india , many of napoleon\u2019s officers found themselves stationed near kashmir and similarly tempted by the shawls . napoleon\u2019s wife jos\u00e9phine began stockpiling paisleys , and by the early 1800s , european desire for paisley had intensified into frenzy ."]}
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", "topic": 13}], "title": "haney place exchange", "paragraphs": ["haney place bus exchange officially opens , translink . ca , retrieved 09 - 05 - 2010\ndaniel exchange currency exchange service . transfer to and from all currencies all countries wide range of exchange services always ontime best exchange rates professional service\nhaney place mall , 11900 haney place , there are numerous shops including fashion , specialty , and service stores as well as target and thrifty ' s .\nmaple ridge museum and archives port haney brick company office haney brick & tile company ltd .\nhaney place exchange is a transit exchange in maple ridge , british columbia , canada . opened on august 27 , 2008 , it is the eastern - most major transit exchange in the metro vancouver area . part of the t\nhaney place is a transit exchange operated by coast mountain bus company in metro vancouver , bc canada . it is located at mcintosh avenue and edge street in maple ridge .\nfraser river heritage walk the walk links the key heritage sites in port haney . starting from the port haney wharf , the walk takes you through an underpass of haney bypass to historic haney house . afterwards , the walk continues down to the brickwood park and the maple ridge museum .\ntranslink provides train and bus services in the city . haney place exchange is the main bus exchange . the 701 and 791 buses run along dewdney trunk road and will take you to the main areas of the city . the community shuttle buses connect the other parts of the community .\nsekke is a foreign currency exchange and gold broker business located in downtown coquitlam bc . we specialise in foreign exchange , 24 k fine gold bullion and bars trading .\nhow to get to haney place by bus click on a route and see step by step directions on a map , line arrival times and updated line schedules .\nhow to get to haney place by train click on a route and see step by step directions on a map , line arrival times and updated line schedules .\nthe port haney brick company office is a one - storey masonry structure situated on the site of the former port haney brick co . ltd . , in jim hadgkiss park in the community of port haney , on the north bank of the fraser river .\ndirections to haney place from the top locations in maple ridge using bus , train click on a route to get updated schedules , live arrivals and step - by - step directions .\nplanning a trip out of canada ? make your first stop attar enterprises inc . in coquitlam for your currency exchange . we guarantee a better exchange rate than your local bank can off . . .\ncanada place cruise ship terminal , canada place , vancouver , bc , canada to vancouver international airport , grant mcconachie way , richmond , bc , canada : $ 39 . 51\nmaple ridge museum located between lougheed highway and haney bypass at 22520 116th ave , the museum features first nation ' s prehistory , history of settlement and prominent families , and model railway diorama of the port haney .\ntraveling to haney place in maple ridge has never been so easy . use moovit to get detailed step by step directions as you travel from your current location or from a top attraction or any major public transit station . view detailed routes on a map , see bus and train schedules , arrival times , and service alerts so you know exactly how to get to haney place . when traveling to haney place use moovit ' s live directions with get off notifications to know exactly where and how far to walk , how long to wait for your line , and how many stops are left . moovit will alert you when it\u2019s time to get off \u2014 no need to constantly re - check whether yours is the next stop .\ncheck a bus loop or exchange map before your trip to find your bus stop . bus bays can sometimes be far apart .\nburrard station provides an on - street transit exchange on burrard , dunsmuir , and thurlow street . bus bay assignments is as follows\nas the first currency exchange company in tri - city , ace prides itself in providing valued customers with prompt , reliable and courteous service .\nvancouver pacific central station , vancouver , bc , canada to canada place , vancouver , bc , canada : $ 12 . 19\nhelp community profiles stay up to date with the changes taking place in your region . send your input and updates to info @ urltoken\nnewton exchange is a bus loop and transit exchange in surrey , british columbia . opened on may 30 , 1975 , it is the central transit hub for newton town centre . 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( a text - only version of the locations is also available . )\nplease note : if you are experiencing issues viewing this map , please view the fullscreen version on google maps engine .\nsigns at each location indicate rates , hours of operation , and liability notices . unless otherwise noted , none of the locations permit overnight parking .\nimpark customer service t : 604 . 331 . 7118 8 : 30 to 5 : 00 pm mon - fri\ndedicated stalls for modo and evo carshare vehicles are located at the following stations , making it even easier to use transit and have access to a car when needed as part of your trip .\nour systems have detected unusual traffic from your computer network . this page checks to see if it ' s really you sending the requests , and not a robot .\nmaple ridge is a city on the north shore of the fraser river in the fraser valley of british columbia .\nmaple ridge lies along highway 7 and can be accessed from the west via pitt meadows or from the east via mission . from highway 1 , you can take the 176th , 192nd , or 200th street exits in surrey and langley and cross the golden ears bridge into maple ridge ( toll bridge ) .\nplenty of easy to moderate hiking trails , as well as a day - use area for swimming and boating .\nthere are several kilometers worth of dykes to the north , along the alouette river and other smaller streams and sloughs .\nkanaka creek there are 12 km of walking hikes with waterfalls and fish hatchery along the way .\na large , state - of - the - art skating arena . it is used mostly for amateur hockey teams , but offers public skating several times per week .\nhorseback riding at one of the many equestrian centers in maple ridge is a great way to spend an afternoon . the town prides itself as\nhorse country\nand it is not uncommon to see people riding horses on the dykes , the trails at golden ears park , or even on the roads .\nmountain biking at golden ears park and the woodlot . the woodlot is better suited for experienced and skilled riders while golden ears has a variety of tracks .\ngolf maple ridge golf course is one of the first courses built in the fraser valley .\nkayak / canoe at the alouette lake or whonnock lake is a paddler ' s dream . rentals are available at the site .\nbirdwatching maple ridge an ideal home for wildlife . whonnock lake and golden ears provincial park both offer possible sightings of wildlife .\ndowntown maple ridge , 224th street , has some of the best shopping in maple ridge . many unique shops with great finds .\nvalley fair mall , 22709 lougheed hwy , there are over 40 shops , restaurants , specialty stores and services in the mall .\ngolden ears cheesecrafters the newest cheese processing facility that sells numerous kinds of cheese all made in - house . also , they have a local food shop and bistro inside as well .\nbig feast bistro & cafe featured in the 2014 episode of food network ' s\nyou gotta eat here\n, the bistro is one of the most well known establishments in the city .\nthere are a number of restaurants in the area that serve good good at reasonable prices .\nthere are plenty of good bars and pubs in maple ridge . generally you will not have trouble finding a seat - unless it is friday or saturday and the vancouver canucks are playing .\ntourism maple ridge and pitt meadows visitor centre is located on 12492 harris road in pitt meadows . their staff is highly trained and knowledgeable about the area and the rest of bc . they can assist you with directions , travel planning and booking including accommodation , outdoor recreation , sightseeing , and transportation . they can be contacted at [ email protected ] or at 604 - 460 - 8300 .\nthis article is an outline and needs more content . it has a template , but there is not enough information present . please plunge forward and help it grow !\nthis page was last edited on 23 june 2014 , at 22 : 26 .\ntext is available under creative commons attribution - 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{"id": 55207, "summary": [{"text": "gold flake is a classic indian brand that has been in the market for over a century .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "starting off as a cigarette with a heritage , this brand has many variants across price points .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "it is sold in various varieties , including gold flake kings ( 84 mm ) , gold flake kings lights ( 84 mm ) , gold flake and gold flake lights .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "this brand is owned , manufactured and marketed by itc limited . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "gold flake", "paragraphs": ["it is sold in various varieties , including gold flake kings ( 84 mm ) , gold flake kings lights ( 84mm ) , gold flake and gold flake lights . this brand is owned , manufactured and marketed by itc limited . [ 2 ]\nitc ' s stable of cigarettes includes brands like classic , gold flake , india kings , bristol filter , capstan filter , flake filter and flake excel filter .\n- gold flake ad october 1999 . that particular year they concentrated on dew .\ngold flake and clear resin hexagon 14kt gold plated open bezel necklace . no two are identical . necklace is gold plated and comes with an 18\ndelicate chain .\nitc gold flake / lights filter : regular 68 mm . cost : rs 200 for 20\ngold flake accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival .\nitc has launched a new variant of its popular cigarette brand , gold flake . the company has launched the 84 mm ( millimetre ) gold flake quad core filter cigarette , cogencies reported citing sources .\ngold flake was launched in india by itc ( then imperial tobacco co . ltd ) in 1912 .\njohn terry has hit out at indian cigarette company gold flake for using his image on their packaging .\ndirectly above the last historical street in breckenridge , and south of lincoln is the gold flake neighborhood .\ndirectly above the last historical street in breckenridge , and south of lincoln is the gold flake neighborhood . drive east on wellington road about . 5 mile from main street , and turn south ( right ) on either pine or gold flake and you will find all of the gold flake homes in this loop . gold flake iii will be on pine , or off to the east on stillson placer terrace .\ngold flake was produced by the bristol company of w . d . & h . o . wills , from 1901 part of imperial tobacco .\ngold flake\nrefers to cigarettes made using bright rich golden tobacco . after 1912 , the biggest change in the brand was in 1971 with the introduction of gold flake kings , followed up with the launch of gold flake kings lights in 1999 . [ 3 ]\ndrive east on wellington road about . 5 mile from main street , and turn south ( right ) on either pine or gold flake and you will find all of the gold flake homes in this loop .\nhoa : gold flake iii , breckenridge lands , erik @ breckenridgelands . com ; link to hoa docs .\nan advertising mirror for wills gold flake cigarettes . the mirror has the distinctive logo sitting on the top edge .\nkeep reading about this new addition to the community , or find available gold flake homes for sale listed below .\nthe brand has many variations , including gold flake kings ( 84mm ) and gold flake kings lights ( 84mm ) [ 16 ] available at different prices and is in the top 10 best brands in india . [ 17 ]\nthis set of t - shirts , sports equipment and other branding was created for itc\u2019s gold flake open tennis tournament .\ngold flake light also belongs to the gold flake brand under itc , the cigarette - smoking giant . this cigarette is used by the people to slowly wean off from cigarette smoking altogether . however , gold flake light can be addictive in its own way . the nicotine content is believed to be reduced to 0 . 8 mg by distilling out the tobacco juices\nrcm fluid bed catches 99 % of the gold with adam & yankee gold prospecting adventures . pt . 1of 2\nmany poster advertisements have been made for gold flake cigarettes , especially in india . [ 7 ] [ 8 ] [ 9 ]\nin the early 1900s , two characters by the names of\nmr gold\nand\nmr flake\nwere introduced to promote the gold flake brand in the united kingdom . the characters were used for about 30 years and were popular , but it did not help the sales of the brand and gold flake was discontinued for a short period of time . [ 10 ] [ 11 ] [ 12 ]\nwe would love to discuss the real estate opportunities in the gold flake subdivision , or any other neighborhood in breckenridge and the surrounding area .\n7ft original wills gold flake enamel sign . condition is used . dispatched with royal mail 2nd class ( 2 to 3 working days ) .\na limited edition variant ( lev ) pack for itc ' s famous gold flake brand , featuring elements of the 2014 fifa world cup .\nare you ready to read more about this beautiful subdivision ? or , you can discover up - to - date gold flake real estate listings now .\nthe economic times today reported that premium brands like classic and gold flake kings have seen the sharpest hike in prices after the new rates are effective .\ngold flake homes for sale are custom - built on large lots , very close to , but not in , downtown . they\u2019re on breck\u2019s terrace . aptly , gold flake terrace is the name of a road that runs through the subdivision , which rests on the first hill east of the historic district .\nboth \u2018navy cut\u2019 and \u2018gold flake\u2019 ( regular ) are considered to be mid - market brands and were priced at \u20b978 for a packet of 10 sticks .\nin the case of gold flake regular ( which has a stick size of 69 mm ) , the maximum retail price has been revised to \u20b990 approximately .\ncigarette brands that the kolkata - based itc owns include insignia , india kings , lucky strike , classic , gold flake , navy cut , players , scissors , capstan , berkeley , bristol , flake , silk cut , duke and royal .\ngold flake iii is the newest subdivision of the neighborhood , which rests on the first hill east of the historic district . like its predecessors , the gold flake iii homes for sale are all custom - built on large lots , very close to , but not in , downtown . the third filing is primarily located on a cul - de - sac just east of pine , and includes three parcels of open space and is both recorded as gold flake 3 and 3a .\nprices of its classic and gold flake brands have risen to rs 150 for a pack of 10 . the price of wills has also been hiked to rs 94 for a pack of 10 . a pack of wills flake currently costs rs 66 .\nitc has revised the prices of its best - selling wills navy cut and gold flake range of cigarettes following the hike in excise duty in this years budget .\nitc launched the brand gold flake in india in the sixties . the source of the positioning of gold flake can be traced back to its early days . in the seventies , indian people aspired to be honorable and genteel . [ 4 ] the lifestyle of the upper class was what the customers aspired for . [ 5 ]\nto some extent , the gold flake lights have a lesser nicotine content and strain lesser tar and even the flavor is less pronounced . this does not mean that they are less cancer causing . the urea content is almost the same . 13 . 4percentage is the total amount of gold flake light sold in the indian cigarette market .\nwe need at least 5 reviews before we can calculate a review score . if you book and review your stay , you can help gold flake meet this goal .\nafter 2000 , gold flake iii was platted , and the neighborhood was extended to the east to the edge of breckenridge heights , which is still unincorporated summit county .\ngold flake is an indian cigarette brand , which was initially labeled as khandani and is the largest sold brand in india with variants for the customers of various levels of economy . the brand is under itc ltd . as well . gold flake name comes from the golden tobacco . some other golden flakes are bacons\u2019 gold flake , hignett\u2019s golden flaked honey dew . smoothness is the key term of the brand and it is displayed in the form of silk scarves , feathers , paintbrush etc . gold flakes king sells around 17 . 9 % of the total sold cigarettes in india .\ninterestingly , itc had earlier this year gone for a 12 - 13 per cent price hike for \u2018classic\u2019 and gold flake king size . this was done post the budget .\nright : range of cigarettes manufactured by vst industries ( charminar company ) . these included : charminar special mild virginia , charms mini king , charminar ( actual non - filtered ) , charms virginia kings , charminar gold filter , vijay , silver kings , charminar filter , vijay gold flake , charms virginia filter , gold fine cut .\nthe gold flake pack was created using the primary medium of the honeydew smooth droplet to emphasise the fineness of the tobacco blend . the droplet texture was applied as a subtle background motif on the pack . a limited edition centennial pack was also created . it featured a flowing golden element against a black background to celebrate 100 years of gold flake .\ngold flake ii was developed in the \u201990s and spread the subdivision to the boundary with carter park , a town park with playgrounds , sledding hill and tennis courts . peppered between these phases are extensions of the historic in - town subdivision called yingling & mickels addition , but to any local this would be thought of as gold flake , as well .\nvintage 1940\u2019s wills gold flake playing cards . the pack is complete and playable , the box shows signs of age . please see the pictures for the condition . . . .\nfrom any home for sale in gold flake the views west to the tenmile range are unimpeded and often panoramic . many of the homes have west - facing decks because gold flake gets long , afternoon sun . summer or winter , the walk down to town is easy via neighborhood trails and is only 10 minutes , although a little more strenuous going home .\ndiversified conglomerate itc ltd has initiated an over 14 - 15 per cent price hike in its \u2018navy cut\u2019 and \u2018gold flake\u2019 brand of cigarettes , trade sources aware of the matter said .\n14k gold plated captive bead belly ring . buy online . \u2013 the belly ring shop\nabove : backs of miniature playing cards inserted into packets of ten gold flake and capstan cigarettes , 1930s . the right - hand card has the closing date overprinted \u2013 28 february 1934 .\nalong with a shot of the cigarette packet and accompanied by several angry emoji faces , he wrote on his insta :\ndisgusting from this company gold flake using my image on their cigarettes .\nplease inform gold flake of your expected arrival time in advance . you can use the special requests box when booking , or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation .\nthought the sources could not confirm on the share of these brands , trade sources said that the wills navy cut and gold flake variants represented the bulk of the company ' s cigarette sales .\nsummer or winter , the walk down to town from gold flake iii is , at most , a block farther than the other gold flake streets , and it is easy via neighborhood trails - only about 15 minutes - although a little more strenuous going home . directly to the north , is another single - family neighborhood , the weisshorn , and both neighborhoods get very little drive through traffic .\nthis branding was created for paan shops that carry gold flake cigarettes and uses the brand\u2019s \u2018honeydew smooth\u2019 proposition along with a visual of a violin to cue the subtle , mellowy tones of the tobacco .\nthrough the years preparing the gold helmets has been an elaborate operation that at one time included student managers painting the helmets with real gold flakes . not just any gold flakes but flakes from the 24k gold leaf that was scraped from the iconic golden dome . gold leaf is very thin and susceptible to the elements making it necessary to periodically regild the dome . a former student manager has divulged information about the painting process including that the gold is stored in a five - gallon bucket in the stadium , and four level spoonfuls of gold dust are used in a vat of regular gloss paint . it is not clear whether the five - gallon bucket is full of gold dust or this is simply the size of the container . using the current price of gold if the bucket were full it would equate to roughly 11 , 700 ounces of gold at $ 1357 . 57 per ounce or nearly $ 16 million . even if the bucket were only a quarter full of gold , it would still be worth $ 4 million .\nlocated 0 . 6 miles from quicksilver super6 , gold flake offers accommodations with a kitchen in breckenridge . the property is 0 . 6 miles from breckconnect gondola and 0 . 6 miles from camelback platter .\nwills gold flake cigarette sign plaque . in used good condition . haven ' t seen many of these about collection only feel free to arrange with an independent couirer company . any questions pl . . .\nfrom any home for sale in gold flake iii the views west to the tenmile range are often panoramic . many of the homes have west - facing decks because the subdivision gets long , afternoon sun .\ngold flake real estate sits just above downtown breckenridge . the first claims to this land were for mining \u2013 gold \u2013 and thus the name of the subdivision . later excavations began in the 1980s when five lots were developed between lincoln and washington streets on the first terrace above the historic residential streets .\nthe gold flake campaign employs images that create an association with the arts such as a paintbrush , a violin , a saxophone , and a red scarf , and a slogan \u201csmooth , exquisite , timeless but then all art is\u201d . these images create an aura of elegance , culture , and style\u2014associations that are used to allure women to cigarette smoking . 9 itc has also launched a light version of its gold flake brand .\ngold flake is a classic indian brand that has been in the market for over a century . [ 1 ] starting off as a cigarette with a heritage , this brand has many variants that across price points .\nvintage 1920s wills\u2019s gold flake cigarettes advertising print , wood & glass frame . high quality repro art advertising print . the overall picture ( including frame ) measures approx : h 40cm x w 34cm . in . . .\nmumbai - - for the first time since its launch in 1915 , india ' s gold flake cigarette is featuring its honeydew drop icon in an ad campaign through bates clarion .\nover the years , gold flake has been strongly associated with premium international quality and a distinctive smooth taste . the new campaign used the dewdrop as an icon that brings the brand ' s core values of smoothness to the fore ,\nsaid k . dasaratharaman , general manager - brands , itc . the first ad features the gold flake roundel with the dewdrop . the other two ads depict the cigarette pack as seen through the dewdrop and the roundel as seen though the honey dewdrop .\neven today , itc depend on the tobacco business revenues . cigarettes account for 49 % of company ` s turnover and responsible for 82 % of revenues . one single brand gold flake is gaining 72 % of tobacco market .\na common theme among the four square , gold flake , red and white , and bristol campaigns is that of aspiration . the premium segment brands , four square and gold flake , utilise images that portray concrete images of affluence and westernisation . for example , the gold flake campaign utilises images of art and music that depict luxury and wealth in the indian culture . the western musical instruments featured in the campaign reflect an experience only the rich and westernised indians can relate to but others aspire towards . similarly the rich and successful \u201cman with the smooth edge\u201d of the four square campaign represents a small minority of the indian population , but a common ideal for educated ( higher ses ) youth .\nin the case of itc , filter cigarettes represented close to 70 per cent of its total cigarette production , with bulk of the sales coming from gold flake and navy cut brands , which were less than 75 mm in length .\ngold flake was the main sponsor of the gold flake open tennis tournament from 1997 until 2001 . it was an atp tennis tournament held in chennai , india . [ 19 ] [ 20 ] the tournament is now known as the maharashtra open . the tournament was held from april 6 to april 13 . the event has attracted some of the best names in the tennis circuit since its inception and the number of repeat players bears testament to the popularity of the event .\na week after the gst council raised the cess on cigarettes over the peak rate of 28 per cent , itc increased cigarette prices by 4 to 8 per cent on as many as 25 different pack sizes and variants . smokers will now have to shell out more for brands like classic , gold flake , navy cut , bristol , flake , scissors and capstan .\nthis is a huge original wills gold flake enamel sign excellent condition see all photos for help has wear and tear and rust etc but it\u2019s so good real eye catcher would be great in a pub or man cave , h . . .\nwhen checking out for 20 % off rose gold rounded gem ball captive belly ring and many other selected products .\na look at the interesting and complex processes involved in creating the tasty snacks from the golden flake factory located in birmingham , alabama .\nitc limited itc limited is an indian conglomerate headquartered in kolkata and the largest tobacco company in the country . this is a limited edition variant ( lev ) for itc ' s famous brand gold flake brand , featuring elements of the 2014 fifa world cup .\nitc intends to follow this up with a chain of launches in the coming months , including gold flake kings , cool mist and scissors standard . for those who want to keep a check on spending , there will be capstan standard in packs of five .\ngold plated is perfect if you want the style of gold without the price tag . it allows you to save money and buy more belly ring ! take caution though , gold plated jewellery ( unlike solid gold ) will fade over time , especially when it is regularly exposed to water or chemicals like soaps , creams , sun lotion , tanning oils and cleaning products . even your perspiration and the ph balance of your skin can affect the lifespan of gold plated belly ring . it ' s impossible to predict how long your gold plated belly ring will last as this depends on many factors , including how often you wear it and the conditions you expose it to . chlorine , salt water and pool chemicals can have an aging effect on your shiny plated jewels , for this reason we recommend replacing your gold plated belly ring with surgical steel , 925 sterling silver or solid gold when showering or swimming and saving your plated jewellery for other special occasions .\nnotre dame football helmets have evolved over the years . brian kelly became the head coach at notre dame in 2009 and changed the look and design process of the gold helmets in 2011 . according to kelly , notre dame\nfinally got it right\nwith the gold look of the helmet . the new gold standard of football helmets no longer involves the work of student managers because of the complexity of the new painting process . the color of the helmets are more consistent from helmet to helmet and involve the use of 23 . 9 karat gold flake . the overall result of the new process is a more reflective helmet that resembles the gold dome more than the previous versions of the helmet . the new gold helmets from the team ' s shamrock series game in 2015 are going for between $ 1 , 649 . 95 and $ 2 , 695 on ebay .\nthe prestigious \u201cgold flake\u201d sets the bar high with postcard views coupled with a peaceful in - town location . warm , inviting & elegant define the great room , kitchen , dining area & master suite of this residence as the expanse of windows capture th . . .\nitc had , before the budget , increased prices by around 14 % for cigarettes of 69mm and 74mm lengths , including top - selling brands navy cut and gold flake ( regular ) . no more price hikes are expected for cigarettes of 69 - 74mm lengths soon .\nafter this , the brand reinvented its image and positioning with a new campaign that moved away from the well - established honeydew campaign . this was the go smooth campaign . the campaign was successful in connecting to the gold flake consumer and retaining the long - standing loyalty .\nwhat ' s the difference between marlboro gold , advance and blue cigarettes ? they seem more or less the same to me .\naccording to the et report , a 20 - cigarette pack of classic and gold flake kings will now cost rs 300 , compared with their earlier maximum retail price of rs 278 . the price of a 10 - stick navy cut filter pack has gone up to rs 94 from rs 89 , while the flake special filter will now cost rs 2 extra at rs 50 for a 10 - cigarette pack , the report said .\nthe dark metal flake blue # 154 bmw 2002 was first release with mc5 wheels and in \u201ce\u201d cases it is being found with white rim mc5 .\nlastly , we observed posters advertising products for children placed next to cigarette advertisements . at one point of sale display , posters advertising sunfeast biscuits , an itc product , for children were placed below and over posters for the itc premium cigarette gold flake ( fig 8 ) . the cigarette pack image is visible next to the biscuits and an offer for free comic books at a low eye level . the street vendor reported that he had been paid additional money to display the sunfeast poster next to the cigarette advertisement . itc employed the same strategy in the 25 august 2003 issue of india today , where an advertisement for sunfeast biscuits is adjacent to the advertisement for gold flake cigarettes ( fig 9 ) . sunfeast advertisements use colours similar to the gold flake advertisements and carry a prominent itc logo creating a connection between their cigarette products and other consumer goods .\ngold flake is mainly sold in india . it was exported to canada , jamaica , ireland , the united kingdom , the netherlands , germany , switzerland , egypt , south africa , the palestinian territories , nepal , pakistan and malaysia . [ 13 ] [ 14 ] [ 15 ]\nnew delhi : itc ltd , india\u2019s largest cigarette maker , is set to increase prices of its leading cigarette brands , india kings , classic and gold flake , by 11 - 13 % . packs with the new price tags will hit retail stores this week , according to retailers .\nthis time anand says that the new jaisalmer is different in every way . it has a good - looking gold and blue packet .\nwills ' s gold flake cigarettes / horse racing : this is a top quality ( made in germany ) steel sign . size is 12\nx 8\n( 30 x 20 cm ) . the surface is convex with an embossed finish to the image , leaving a gre . . .\nwills ' s gold flake cigarettes / walter raleigh : this is a top quality ( made in germany ) steel sign . size is 12\nx 8\n( 30 x 20 cm ) . the surface is convex with an embossed finish to the image , leaving a g . . .\na pack of 10 king - size sticks ( length : 84 mm ) of india kings will now cost rs150 , up 11 % from rs135 earlier while similar packs of classic and gold flake kings , itc\u2019s two top selling brands , will cost rs139 , up 13 % from rs123 earlier .\nin this flake pack design the slug and linear arrowhead have been replaced with a modern , contemporary avatar . the pattern surges across the pack with the arrow element in the centre and the gold element made more dynamic . different variants use slight variations in the pack design style maintaining the essential central and theme .\nin the e case dump bins at walmart turned up this wheel variation on the # 4 red olds 442 w - 30 . gold chrome rimmed pr5 wheels on gold chrome rim os5 wheels . it may be regional but the pr5 version seems to be tougher of the two to find .\nthis is our understated , simple , snag resistant , 14 karat rose gold plated captive bead belly ring with a press fit sparkling clear gem .\nwith more than one hundred years of expertise in developing products to match the evolving taste of the consumers , itc ' s cigarette business continues to be relentless in its pursuit of strengthening its leadership position in every segment of the market in india . itc ' s wide range of brands , includes insignia , india kings , classic , gold flake , american club , navy cut , players , scissors , capstan , berkeley , bristol , flake , silk cut , duke & royal .\nthe price of a 10 - stick packet of wills navy cut was raised from rs 25 to rs 27 and that of the gold flake filter kings was hiked from rs 29 . 50 to rs 33 ; the price of a 20 - stick pack of itc classic was raised from rs 65 to rs 70 .\nthe price of wills has been raised to rs 94 for a pack of 10 . wills flake is now priced at rs 66 . the gst council at . . .\nthis one was found only in walmart blitz 9 - pack and is quite rare , the hw showroom \u2013 american turbo # 186 fangula with gold rim wheels .\n- ad for four square kings from 1970s . ( agency : o & m ) it was the first one to use western imagery of high flying life filled with sailing , riding and high adventure . right until 1988 , four square kings was the largest selling king - size filter cigarette in india . then gold flake filter kings overtook it .\nafter 2000 , gold flake iii and filing 3a were platted , and the neighborhood was extended to the east to the edge of breckenridge heights . through the breckenridge open space and trails commission , developers deeded land and easements that allowed the town to create forested walking paths through the neighborhood that lead from town , over open space to the national forest .\nthis high quality belly ring is solid 316l surgical steel with 14k rose gold plating . the classic , indented captive bead ball measured 4mm with a cubic zirconia gemstone .\ngreentech gold award for excellence in safety management for the year 2007 to the bengaluru , kolkata and saharanpur cigarette factories for the high level of performance that the units have achieved in environment health and safety ( ehs ) . saharanpur along with kolkata and munger factories were honoured with the gold award and the bengaluru factory with the platinum award in 2006 .\neach pack of ten gold flake and capstan contained 2 miniature playing cards . collectors were encouraged to assemble complete packs of cards , each about one quarter the size of \u201cnormal\u201d cards , which could be exchanged for full - sized playing card sets or related items . there were minor variations to faces and backs and the last ones had the closing date overprinted \u2013 28 february 1934 .\nthe helmets are repainted for every game , and if four level spoonfuls are used per game or about 37 troy ounces , the value of notre dame helmets for each game would be a little over $ 50 , 000 given 100 players per game . a fourteen game season would involve $ 700 , 000 worth of gold or about $ 7 , 000 per player per season . before you start planning the greatest gold heist in the history of college football , it is important to realize these numbers are most likely inflated . the most recent regilding of the dome in 2005 , cost $ 300 , 000 . the spot price of gold at the time was $ 434 . 50 meaning there were about 345 troy ounces of gold used in the regilding of the dome . at today ' s prices , this equates to about $ 470 , 000 worth of gold being available to paint football helmets .\nthe subaru wrx sti comes with gold mc5 wheels ( mc5gd ) or yellow 10 spoke ( sp10yw ) . i believe the yellow 10 spoke will be the harder of the two .\nitc cigarette and tobacco is the core business of itc and market leader in india with a market share of 60 % both respect of value and volume . it earns 78 % of its total revenues from this business and has a profit margin of 40 % . it accounts for two - third of india ` s present annual cigarette sticks market of 90 millions of which 18 % is exported in cigarettes in country . the company markets popular cigarette brands are available in the market but some are wills , insignia , india kings , classic , gold flake , silk cut , navy cut , scissors , capstan , berkeley , bristol and flake etc .\nclasps can be down - sized ( maximum 3mm shorter ) or increased in size , custom sizes are an additional $ 40 for each peice and is available for solid gold and solid platinum only .\nin the bingo segment , itc markets bristol cigarettes . the bristol advertisements have a brown and gold colour theme and spotlights to highlight the product and the slogan \u201crise to the taste\u201d ( fig 6 ) .\non the upper level you\u2019ll find fools gold queens bedroom ( sleeps 4 in two queen beds ) and the silver vein king bedroom ( sleeps 2 in king bed ) . these bedrooms share a hall bathroom .\nis a notre dame football helmet worth its weight in gold ? game used helmets are big business for major college football programs . baylor university , for instance , sold their game used chrome helmets that cost the school $ 700 a piece for $ 2 , 000 to donors to the athletic program . baylor sold all 100 helmets which resulted in $ 130 , 000 of profit for their booster club . the baylor helmet was all chrome , and while it was nice and shiny , it contained no gold . so what does a game used notre dame helmet painted with actual gold , cost ? according to information available on heritage auctions , one of those early gold helmets from the 1950s goes for around $ 1 , 100 , a helmet from the 1970s , about $ 1 , 800 , and a helmet from the 1980s only fetched $ 448 . does not seem right that a helmet made of real gold from a traditional national power like notre dame is not worth as much as a chrome helmet from an upstart and now most likely defunct program like baylor .\nand queen - and king - sized bedrooms with connecting bathrooms and decks for the rest of the group . did we mention the hot tub that occupies one of those decks ? how about the additional media room with its very own kitchenette , flatscreen tv and fireplace ? yes , this house certainly is built to exceed your expectations . the truth is , however , there\u2019s no such thing as too much of a good thing when you stay at gold flake views .\neach piece of jewelry i create is made by my own two hands , so no two are identical . the variations in the settling of the gold , copper and silver leaf add to the beauty and uniqueness of the piece !\nitc has raised prices of select cigarette brands to pass on the 6 - 7 per cent hike in the additional cess on cigarettes . sameer deshmukh , a research analyst with reliance securities , said the price hikes were 6 - 15 per cent across brands with the average hike coinciding with the 6 - 7 per cent rise in effective taxes under the goods and services tax . an itc statement said prices of its classic and gold flake brands had been increased to rs 150 for a pack of 10 .\nthe gold flake advertising campaign uses images associated with the arts , such as a violin or a saxophone , with a gold and red colour scheme layout ( fig 1 ) . the wills campaign includes many brand extensions . the super premium brand wills insignia\u2019s advertisement features an open pack of cigarettes on a navy blue background with the byline \u201cwhere quality touches infinity\u201d . in the premium segment , wills classic and wills milds were advertised on storefront signs illustrating horses and the byline \u201cdiscover a passion\u201d . wills navy cut advertising campaign portrays a man and a woman together under the slogan \u201cmade for each other\u201d ( fig 3 ) . wills silk cut , \u201ca cut so right , a blend so fine\u201d , advertising campaign features an open pack of cigarettes on a sky blue background ( fig 4 ) .\nas of 2013 , gold flake is targeting the youth smokers . it extended beyond the sec a category to the sec b as well . the product did not boast any usp . it still differentiated itself on the purity and quality of its experience . the brand stood for a celebratory attitude .\ncelebrate the feeling\nwas the new message . this was simply an extension of the previous message\nfor the gracious people\n. itc has launched its smallest size which is of 64 mm and costs 150 rupees for a 10 - pack of cigarettes . [ 18 ]\nmarlboro sells quite a few variations , depending on where you live . the red , gold , and silver are regular , light and ultralight , respectively , variations of the taste . they are not allowed to lable them as light or ultralight because some consumers could perceive those as less harmful . i have seen a few websites say the gold and silver have less nicotine and tar , but the official marlboro website makes no such claims . each of these comes in a standard length , a shorter length lablef 72s , and a longer length labeled 100s . there are also special blend varieties , and a\nclassic\nflavor of the reds called 83s . i have tried most of these , but prefer the gold or 83s if i have a choice . i think the regular reds burn too fast .\nof the four major cigarette manufacturers , itc and gpi were the most visible tobacco advertisers in mumbai . of the itc brands , we observed advertising for the recently launched wills insignia in the super premium segment , wills classic / milds , wills navy cut , wills silk cut , and gold flake / lights in the premium segment and bristol in the \u201cbingo\u201d ( plain segment cigarette brand competing with bidis and sold in mini - packs of 10 ) segment . gpi\u2019s major advertised brands included four square in the premium segment and red and white in the bingo segment . table 1 summarises the major cigarette brands by market segment .\nthese packs were designed for india kings . being itc\u2019s most premium cigarette , the regular pack is rendered in a classic gold background to denote the exclusivity of the brand . it is completed by the map of india and the widely recognised ik letters . a lights variant pack in blue has also been created .\nthe first claims to this land were for mining \u2013 gold \u2013 and thus the name of the subdivision . the third filing was once part of the bonanza claim . ski home construction began in the 1980s when five lots were developed between lincoln and washington streets on the first terrace above the historic residential streets .\n2 . about the author\uf0a8 involved of 30 yrs in developing ad campaigns\uf0a8 p . g in economics from calcutta university . \uf0a8 graduated in amp ( advanced mgmt program ) frm havard business school . \uf0a8 visiting faculty at iim a , iim c\uf0a8 gold medal in \u201c advertisement man of the year \u201c\uf0a8 hall of fame in calcutta advertising club .\nwills insignia , wills silk cut and gold flake / lights were advertised on billboards only in high ses areas whereas bristol , a bingo segment brand , was advertised on billboards predominantly in low ses areas . on marine drive ( high ses area ) , there was a stretch of street lamp posters for wills classic cigarettes followed by five large billboards advertising wills clothing . gpi\u2019s premium brand four square was advertised both on billboards and bus stop shelters in higher ses areas . bus stop shelters in both high and low ses areas displayed red and white advertisements but there were no billboard advertisements . storefront signs and posters in both areas advertised all the brands ( except the super - premium wills insignia and premium silk cut brands ) ( table 1 ) .\nif you want the taste of pure virginia tobacco , get a taste of these english cigarettes . the smoke is quite moderate and does not ruin one\u2019s throat . it is a great choice for those who prefer cigarettes that are neither too strong nor too weak in flavour of the smoke . these cigarettes come in different varieties like gold , silver , white and gold superkings , and rolling tobacco . they were the first to introduce the concept of \u2018dual - flavoured\u2019 cigarettes , which included a pork - gelatine capsule in the filter to alter the taste of the smoke if desired . b & h has been one of the most famous and widely available good cigarettes in the world since 1873 .\noccupational health and safety gold award from the rospa , uk ; the winners trophy - safety health and environment award from the cii eastern region ; national award for excellence in water management and innovative project award initiatives for energy conservation from the cii to the munger factory in 2007 and also the excellence in water management award from cii - gbc for 2006 .\nhdf hosts over 100 brands in liquor , tobacco , perfumes in multiple variants . in liquor , there are single malt & blended whiskies , gin , vodka , wines . be it johnny walker , chivas , absolut , smirnoff , glenfiddich , glenlivet , dalmore in the liquor . in tobacco , there are marlboro , davidoff , gold flake & classic . ; toblerone , milka , daim , ferrero , merci , quality street , after eight , m & m ; for the sweet tooth . in perfumes , there are premium brands like gucci , marc jacobs , chloe , hugo boss , davidoff , calvin klein . to add on to the above , hdf also has a very good range of destination merchandise like tea , artefacts , scarves , wood , carvings , jewellery , apparels .\non the printing and conversion front , 1 . 5mn metres of material was first printed on hp indigo press with six million impressions and then flexo presses were used for overprinting of gold and varnish in a tight register . \u201cwe ensured stringent quality control mechanisms so that all packs are within tight register tolerance while overprinting as well as sheeting and die - cutting . \u201d\nthis pack was designed for insignia , a premium cigarette from the house of itc . when launched in 2003 it was the most expensive cigarette in the country , replacing india kings as the company ' s premier smoke . the black look and classy wd & ho wills watermark along with the gold detailed crest , give this pack a strong sense of sophistication and style .\nthe initial ads positioned the cigarette as a companion . it targeted adult male sec a category smokers . it was meant to be a cigarette for the elite and the rich \u2013 the gracious people of india . it did not differentiate itself specifically from other brands . advertising emphasized this comparison to gold . the statement\nfor the gracious people\nsummed the core of the brand .\nmarlboro is a best seller cigarette brand in the world . it is made by philip morris usa within the united states , and by philip morris international anywhere except the united states . marlboro cigarettes are known for its ads featuring marlboro man . phillip morris launched marlboro cigarettes for women and later established itself as filtered cigarettes for both man and woman . some varieties are : marlboro ice blast and marlboro gold\nthe only real difference in cigarettes is filter and non - filter . filter is not quit as bad for you as non - filter because the filter out a little tar . there isn\u2019t really any other significant difference between brands and variations of brands other than flavor . a marlboro gold just tastes milder than a red . i actually thought they quit calling them lights because it was found to be misleading .\nthis khukuri pack was meant for nepal and its modernisation saw the addition of blue and gold elements while the khukuri was made more ornamental to increase visibility on the shop shelf . a diwali version was created with a back of pack diwali greeting , diyas and rangoli in the shape of a khukuri . the passport pack has been made more dynamic , modern and contemporary in order to extend itc\u2019s portfolio in nepal .\nthe company ` s focus has been to deliver the highest product quality and value to consumers in the cigarette and tobacco business , which has helped the company maintain its leadership in that industry . to boost the sales growth momentum , it has helped the company maintain its leadership in that industry . to boost the sales growth momentum , it has introduced festival packs of brands like ` flake filter ` , ` bristol filter ` , and ` scissors filter ` in select markets of kerala .\nalso known simply as b & h is a british brand of cigarettes owned by british american tobacco , philip morris international , or japan tobacco in different parts of the world . these cigarettes are made from virginia tobacco . founded in london in 1873 by richard benson and william hedges and known as benson and hedges ltd . one can get band h cigarettes in gold / silver forms , and as red , green , blue , white and black in several other countries . japan tobacco also manufactures hamlet cigars .\nthe schedule is not as challenging as in past seasons . the irish open with a team in texas that they dismantled rather easily last year and most likely will do the same this year . the three challenges on the schedule for notre dame are against michigan state , who lost the school ' s all - time passing leader in connor cook , against stanford who boasts heisman contender christian mccaffrey , and the last game of the season against rival southern cal . with the trojans mired in a quarterback competition and the other two games against top 25 teams at home , notre dame should have a legitimate chance at a top 5 finish and maybe a national championship . can the notre dame players shine on the field as bright as their helmets or are they more fool ' s gold than real gold ? either way , they will be one of the best - looking teams , at least according to fox sports who ranked the notre dame the fourth best uniform in football . however if the irish can contend for the title , they will return to the elite level in college football .\nwhether you love or hate notre dame football , it is impossible to escape the tradition of one of the most storied programs in the history of college football . the\nplay like a champion today\nsign , the player walk before each game which passes in front of\ntouchdown jesus ,\nthe ultimate underdog story epitomized by daniel eugene\nrudy\nruettiger and knute rockne ' s\nwin one for the gipper\nspeech are all indelible images of notre dame football . perhaps the most distinct and iconic image of the football program is the gold helmet which the fightin ' irish began wearing in the 1950s .\ngodfrey phillips india ltd . is a company , which established itself in the domestic cigarette industry . four square cigarettes are produced under this brand . four square cigarettes are produced in india , scotland , as either short 70 mm or king , 85 mm having either hard pack or wide flat hard box , 10 or 20 cigarettes in a pack . while four square , king and four square special are smoked by the mature population , gold is directed towards younger 25 - 35 - year old . godfrey philips gets its tobacco imported . hence , the quality differs from other brands . 1 % of the indian crowd prefers four squares .\nin april 2003 , the golden tobacco company launched platinum cigarettes in mumbai with an insert titled \u201cunderstanding women\u201d in the top selling mumbai based newsmagazine mid day . the brand named platinum , smoother than gold , capitalises on the new fad of platinum jewellery in india . the insert articles discussed the new woman , women and sex , women and power and every page contained an advertisement of platinum cigarettes with differing slogans\u2014for example ; \u201cimpeccable style \u2013 incredible price there is a price to elegance , style and confidence , rs . 17 . 50 ; where can you buy precious metal for rs . 17 . 50 \u2013 at your local panwalla [ vendor selling pan ( betel leaf ) and tobacco products ] \u201d ( fig 7 ) .\nhe put a cigarette in his mouth and , as a matter of silent routine , offered one to gwyn , who said \u2018no thanks . \u201drichard looked at him . \u201di packed it in . \u201d\nyou what ? \u201d\ni stopped . three days ago . cold . that\u2019s it . you just make the life choice . \u201d\nrichard looked up and inhaled needfully . he gazed at his cigarette . he didn\u2019t really want to smoke it . he wanted to eat it . almost the only thing that he still liked about gwyn was that he still smoked\u2026paradoxically , he no longer wanted to give up smoking : what he wanted to do was take up smoking . not so much to fill the little gaps between cigarettes with cigarettes ( there wouldn\u2019t be time , anyway ) or to smoke two cigarettes at once . it was more that he felt the desire to smoke a cigarette even when he was smoking a cigarette . the need was and wasn\u2019t being met\u2026\nwhile it would always be true and fair to say that richard felt like a cigarette , it would now be doubly true and fair to say it . he felt like a cigarette . and he felt like a cigarette . his mouth was plugged with a gum called nicoteen . and he wore circular nicotine patches , from the same product stable , on his left forearm and right bicep . richard\u2019s blood brownly brewed , like something left overnight in the teapot . he was a cigarette ; and he felt like one . and he still felt like a cigarette . . . what he was doing was practicing non - smoking . he knew how americans treated smokers , people of smoke , people of fire and ash , with their handfuls of dust . he would be asked to do an awful lot of it : non - smoking .\nsuresh oberoi from 1970s . i think the woman in the background is supriya pathak ."]}
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", "topic": 38}], "title": "roblex aviation", "paragraphs": ["contribute to imdb . add a bio , trivia , and more . update information for roblex aviation \u00bb\npuerto rico bankruptcy court case 3 : 12 - bk - 00951 - roblex aviation in . . .\nunited states bankruptcy court district of puerto rico in re : roblex aviation , inc debtor ( s ) case no . chapter 11 disclosure of compensation of attorney\nit has been nice to work at roblex . but now i ' m looking for somethis better !\naviation has been around south america and the caribbean since the early days . a forum for aviators from that part of the world .\non april 4 , 2001 , a roblex aviation douglas dc - 3 a registered n19ba ditched in the ocean after suffering a double engine failure while on a local training flight . both crew members escaped . the aircraft sustained minor damage . [ 36 ] [ 37 ]\nentered in error attorney statement of compensation $ 3000 fee amount $ 200 / hr . filed by rafael torres alicea on behalf of roblex aviation inc ( torres alicea , rafael ) modified on 3 / 9 / 2012 ( alvarez , lourdes ) . 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commercial launch events 5 second quarter\nthe commercial space launch industry united states department of tran . . . . . . pace launch industry united states department of transportation \u2022 federal\nadministration associate administrator for commercial space trans . . . . . . room 331 washington , d . c . 20591 quarterly launch report third quarter\nquarterly launch report 1 introduct . . . . . . nch report 1 introduction the third quarter\nquarterly launch report features launch results from the second quart . . . . . . lly competed launch events ( i . e . , launch opportunities considered available\nthe international launch services market ) \u2022 . . . . . . associate administrator for commercial space transportation of the federal\nadministration under u . s . code title 49 , section 701 , subsection . . . . . . mmercial launch trends 7 quarterly report topic : international partnerships\n: events januaryjanuary 23 \u2013 an unemployed iraqi man us . . . . . . 2n8 with 100 other people on board flying from sana ' a international airport\nta ' izz , yemen , and a . . . . . . crew makes an emergency landing at djibouti - ambouli international airport\ndjibouti and overpowers the hijacker . the only injury is to the f . . . . . . s , with a combined 677 people on board , collided , it would have been the worst\nhistory . februaryfebruary 16 \u2013 american and . . . . . . 677 people on board , collided , it would have been the worst\nadministration\u2019s ( faa ) airport improvement program ( aip ) plays . . . . . . ral\nairport development . i commend the committee for scheduling this hea . . . . . . ttee for scheduling this hearing because of the critical role airports play\nour nation\u2019s air transportation system . there has been a lot of atte . . . . . . for how they\u2019ve responded . following september 11 th , they did everything\ntheir financial power to minimize their operating and maintenance cos . . . . . . o be warranted or justified over the next 5 years for all segments of civil\n. the npias published prior to the enactment of the wendell h . . . . . . . rport development needs that are eligible for federal aid for the period of\n- 2005 . this figure represents an increase of 32 % over the preceding . . . . . . percent increase over the level of security funding awarded\nof $ 57 million , and exceeded the previous record of $ 99 million , aw . . . . . . showed the greatest declines\n) . this report contains information on worldwide commercial , civil , and military orbital space launch events . projected launches have been identified from open sources , including industry references , c . . .\nu . s . expendable launch vehicle technology sr - 1 appendix a : third quarter launch events a - 1 appendix b : fourth quarter projected launch events b - 1 appendix c : first quarter projected launch events c - 1 . . .\nu . s . expendable launch vehicle . . . . . . quarter 2000 and the 1st quarter\nu . s . expendable launch vehicle technology united states department of tr . . . . . . ch vehicle technology united states department of transportation \u2022 federal\nadministration associate administrator for commercial space transp . . . . . . ly launch report fourth quarter 2000 quarterly launch report federal\nadministration \u2022 associate administrator for commercial space tra . . . . . . he fourth quarter of 2000 ( october - december 2000 ) and the first quarter of\n) . this report contains information on worldwide co . . . . . . ly competed launch events ( i . e . , launch opportunities considered available\nthe international launch services market ) , \u2022 . . . . . . associate administrator for commercial space transportation of the federal\nadministration under u . s . code title 49 , section 701 , subsection 9 . . . . . . historical commercial launch trends 6 special report : recent developments\nu . s . expendable launch vehicle technology sr - 1 appendix a : third quarter . . . . . . ave . sw rm . 331 washington dc 20591 \u2022 urltoken 5 first quarter\nlaunch events summary ( january \u2013 march 2000 ) figure 12 : projected laun . . .\nby topic : news by month . . . . . . nd technology archaeology \u2013\n\u2013 birding / ornithology \u2013 meteorology \u2013 palaeontology \u2013 rail transpo . . . . . .\nfiction 6 see also . . . . . . linton as president of the united states , over candidate contender al gore\nadministration ? s associate administrator for commercial space transportation ( ast ) licenses and regulates u . s . commercial space launch activity as authorized by executive order 12465 , commercial expendable launch veh . . .\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 combined payload and launch projections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 comstac\ncommercial space transportation projections for non - geosynchronous orbits ( ngso ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ngso . . .\nadministration ' s associate administrator for co . . . . . . ransportation ( ast ) and the commercial space transportation advisory committee ( comstac ) may\ncover photo credits ( from top left ) : interna . . . . . . satellite . orbital sciences corporation ( 1997 ) . image is of a pegasus xl launch vehicle\nflight . kistler aerospace corporation ( 1997 ) . arti . . . . . .\nflight . kistler aerospace corporation ( 1997 ) . artist\u2019s rendition of the k - 1 vehicle\nflight . the boeing company ( 2000 ) . image is of a d . . . . . . st ) and the commercial space transportation advisory committee ( comstac ) the federal\nadministration\u2019s associate administrator for co . . . . . . ercial space launch act of 1984 and the 1996 national space policy also direct the federal\nadministration to encourage , facilitate , and pr . . . . . . dot ) on matters relating to the u . s . commercial space transportation industry . established\n1985 , comstac is made up of senior executives from th . . . . . . rmation concerning ast and comstac can be found on ast\u2019s web site , at http : / / ast . faa . gov .\ncommercial space transportation forecasts feder . . . . . . nd launch projections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 comstac\ncommercial geosynchronous launch demand model . . . . . . . . . .\nvehicle contract - to - launch intervals sr - 1 appendix a : second quarter launch events a - 1 appendix b : third quarter projected launch events b - 1 appendix c : fourth quarter projected launch events c - 1 . . .\nvehicle contract - to - launch intervals united states department of transpo . . . . . . t - to - launch intervals united states department of transportation \u2022 federal\nadministration associate administrator for commercial space transp . . . . . . rterly launch report third quarter 2000 quarterly launch report federal\nadministration \u2022 associate administrator for commercial space tra . . . . . . ly competed launch events ( i . e . , launch opportunities considered available\nadministration under u . s . code title 49 , section 701 , subsection 9 . . . . . . nts summary 5 historical commercial launch trends 6 special report : trends\nvehicle contract - to - launch intervals sr - 1 appendix a : second quarter lau . . . . . . er 11 launches as part of the multinational sea launch partnership through\n. ukraine and sea launch will now be able to make as many launches as t . . .\nis the practical aspect or art of aeronautics , being the design , d . . . . . . tion , and use of aircraft , especially heavier - than - air aircraft . the word\nwas coined by french writer and former naval officer gabriel la l . . . . . .\nwas coined by french writer and former naval officer gabriel la landelle\n1873 , from the verb\navier\n( synonymous flying ) , itself derived from the . . . . . . om the earliest projectiles such as stones and spears , [ 2 ] [ 3 ] the boomerang\naustralia , the hot air kongming lantern , and kites . there are early lege . . . . . . are early legends of human flight such as the story of icarus , and jamshid\npersian myth , and later , somewhat more credible claims of short - distance . . . . . . uel prices , low fares , high salaries , and crises such as the september 11 ,\nattacks and the sars epidemic have driven many older airlines to gover . . . . . . . 28 . isbn 1 - 881508 - 33 - 1 ^ de angelis , gina (\n) . the hindenburg . philadelphia : chelsea house publishers . pp . 87\u2013 . . . . . . nner ; m . dameris ; j . l . grenfell ; r . hein ; d . shindell ; j . staehelin ( july\n) .\norigin and variability of upper tropospheric nitrogen oxides and oz . . .\nfrom vandenberg air force base aboard a delta 2 ( 7320 ) . international launch services (\nf . . . . . . nberg air force base aboard a delta 2 ( 7320 ) . international launch services (\n, cape canaveral . . . . . . al air force station that lofted ico f - 1 into orbit . boeing launch services (\n) : image is of the delta 2 ( 7320 ) that launched digitalglobe\u2019s quickb . . . . . . ng xm roll into geosynchronous orbit for xm satellite radio , inc .\nadministration ( faa ) l . . . . . . m satellite radio , inc .\n. this total represents three orbital launches from u . s . ranges fo . . . . . . h from australia . overall , 16 commercial orbital launches occurred worldwide\n2 . . . . . . cal look at the past five years of commercial launch activities . the federal\nadministration\u2019s associate administrator for commercial space t . . . . . . unch act of 1984 and the 1996 national space policy also directs the federal\n. . . excerpt : this report summarizes recent and scheduled worldwide commercial , civil , and military orbital space launch events . scheduled launches listed\nopen sources , including industry references , company manifests , periodicals , and government documents . note that such dates are subject to change . t . . .\n. . . . . . . 10 commercial launch trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 commercial launch revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 special report trends\nsatellite manufacturing : changing how the commercial space transportation industry does business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sr - 1 appendix glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nadministration \u2022 associate administrator for commercial space tra . . . . . . ivil , and military orbital space launch events . scheduled launches listed\nthis report are vehicle / payload combinations that have been identified i . . . . . . ly competed launch events ( i . e . , launch opportunities considered available\nadministration under u . s . code title 49 , section 701 , subsection 9 . . . . . . the hot bird 5 satellite for eutelsat . quarterly launch report 2 federal\nadministration \u2022 associate administrator for commercial space tra . . . . . . cial launch revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 special report trends\nsatellite manufacturing : changing how the commercial space transportati . . . . . . 0 10000 11000 12000 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000\n2002 2003 2004 2005 year launch mass ( pounds ) figure 2 : geo satellite . . .\nlaws pertaining to airspace , airlines , airport . . . . . . sers . planning and designing airspace is important so as not to affect military operations and\norder to designate air routes for commercial airline . . . . . . certain airspaces are designated as military - use only . navigating outside commercial airspaces\nthe country may lead to risk of the astrayed aircraf . . . . . . ercial airspaces\nprior years , airspace has been limited to military a . . . . . . economic potential of airspace as a state enterprise . this rise the development of commercial\nleading to the study on the complexities of ai . . . . . .\nquarterly launch report features launch results from the third quar . . . . . . 1 quarterly launch report features launch results from the third quarter of\n) and launch forecasts for the fourth quarter o . . . . . . 001 ) and launch forecasts for the fourth quarter of\n) and the first quarter of 2002 ( january - march 2002 ) . this report co . . . . . . lly competed launch events ( i . e . , launch opportunities considered available\nthe international launch services market ) . . . . . . associate administrator for commercial space transportation of the federal\nadministration under u . s . code title 49 , section 701 , subsectio . . . . . . ed for the fourth quarter as well as those projected to occur at some point\nbut not assigned to a specific month or quarter . contents third q . . . . . . o deliver them into the proper orbits . the failure was due to a malfunction\nthe upper stage of the booster . arianespace officials say that a \u201ccomb . . .\n. . . . . . . 11 commercial launch trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 commercial launch revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 special report trends\nsatellite mass and heavy lift launch vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sr - 1 appendix glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a - 1 acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nadministration under u . s . code title 49 , section 701 , subsection 9 . . . . . . w 2 ( seastar ) remote sensing satellite . quarterly launch report 2 federal\nadministration \u2022 associate administrator for commercial space tra . . . . . . cial launch revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 special report trends\nsatellite mass and heavy lift launch vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00 - 9000 lb hlv > 9000 lb 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 1997 1998 1999 2000\n2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 launch year number of pay . . . . . . 1996 9 , 900 japan h 2 h 2 1994 8 , 800 h 2 h 2a ( w / liquid booster strap - ons )\n13 , 200 * estimated based on eelv requirements special report sr - 4 fed . . . . . . 2a is expected to launch\n. 5 sea launch the boeing - led partnership to launch the ukrainian built . . .\nyak - 42d at khartoum . marsland . . . . . . viation yak - 42d at khartoum . marsland\noperates scheduled passenger flights to the following destination . . . . . . airlines of sudan airlines established\nkhartoum all stub artic . . . . . . airlines of sudan airlines established\nhighlights 2 vehicle use 3 total launch events by country 4 commercial launch events by country 4 commercial vs . non - commercial launch events 5 first quarter\nadministration associate administrator for commercial space trans . . . . . . room 331 washington , d . c . 20591 quarterly launch report second quarter\n) and launch forecasts for the second quarter of 2 . . . . . . lly competed launch events ( i . e . , launch opportunities considered available\nadministration under u . s . code title 49 , section 701 , subsection . . . . . . arter\nwas the cancellation of the x - 33 and x - 34 rlv . . . . . . . boeing expects to launch its first eelv ( delta 4 ) for the u . s . air force\nadministration associate administrator for commercial space transp . . . . . . on , d . c . 20591 quarterly launch report quarterly launch report 1 federal\nadministration \u2022 associate administrator for commercial space tra . . . . . . civil , and military orbital space launch events . scheduled launches listed\nadministration under u . s . code title 49 , section 701 , subsection 9 . . . . . . 999 launch events \u2022 the united states conducted twelve successful launches\nthe second quarter of 1999 . five were commercial ( one athena , one atlas . . . . . . rsa ) acat level ii , july 18 , 1994 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000\n2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 i & m ; projects rsa phase i phase iia slrsc cont . . . . . . al space transportation\n- 2005 , 10 february 1998 , at the key bridge marriott hotel , arlington , v . . .\ncrestview , florida . [ 1 ] the company has a long association with the cia . [ . . . . . . y , tepper director jack e . owen was president of crestview aerospace until\n. [ 6 ] l - 3 communications agreed to acquire crestview aerospace corporati . . . . . . airline for this task was forced to close after media revelations . tepper\ncrestview , florida , operates a hercules freighter aircra . . . . . . agency mission\n, a florida - based company with a history of involvement with cia op . . . . . . vailable online . also note that\njack owen\nwas misspelt on filings before\nadministration associate administrator for commercial space transp . . . . . . y - competed launch events ( i . e . , launch opportunities considered available\nthe international launch services market ) \u2022 . . . . . . ssociate administrator for commercial space transportation of the federal\nadministration under 49 united states code subtitle ix , chapter 7 . . . . . . y trips to the international space station ( iss ) aboard a soyuz spacecraft\n2005 . the company is also pro - moting two additional . . . . . . se ( vafb ) , california , for the atlas 5 program . the pad should be complete\n2005 . building of a soyuz launch pad at the kourou , french guiana , launc . . . . . . for the last five full years . usa 29 % ( 5 ) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 1999 2000\n2002 2003 russia 14 % ( $ 178m ) multinational 18 % ( 3 ) europe 24 % ( 4 ) russ . . . . . . 17 total = $ 1 , 232m $ 0 $ 250 $ 500 $ 750 $ 1 , 000 $ 1 , 250 $ 1 , 500 $ 1 , 750 1999 2000\nand community aiport month . . . . . . 1909 on 22 october , charles elvers flies the first aircraft built\nmaryland , a modified self - made curtiss pusher style at owings mills . [ 4 ] . . . . . . world ' s oldest active pilots at 98 years old . [ 13 ]\nthe september 11 attacks , caused the formation of the washington air d . . . . . . rspace ; 3 airports still closed under faa restrictions\n. the sun . dec 21 ,\n. ^ janene holzberg ( 19 december 2 . . . . . . world ' s oldest active pilots at 98 years old . [ 13 ]\nthe september 11 attacks , caused the formation of the washington air d . . .\nadministration ' s ( faa ) office of the associate administrator for commercial space transportation ( ast ) licensed six launches valued at approximately $ 385 million . these launches included : - - t . . .\nadministration ' s ( faa ) offic . . . . . . october 1 ,\nadministration ' s ( faa ) office of t . . . . . . r 1 ,\nadministration ' s ( faa ) office of the associate administrator for . . . . . . 6 percent drop from fy1999 ( 18 launches ) , and reflects a significant drop\ncommercial non - geosynchronous ( ngso ) launches overall due to decreasing . . . . . . and among ngso telecommunication providers . the fy2002 projected increase\nthe number of commercial launches and launch revenue is due ( see charts . . . . . . 12 ( 45 % ) multinational 3 ( 11 % ) faa - licensed vehicles launched\nunited states multi - national vehicle pegasus taurus . . . . . . multi - national vehicle pegasus taurus 1 atlas 1 & 2 zenit 3sl fy\nadministration under 49 united states code subtitle ix , chapter 7 . . . . . . y on orbital launches . however , due to increased suborbital space activity\nthe future , this and subsequent quarterly launch reports will now record . . . . . . e by country for the last five full years . 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 1999 2000\n. planned vehicles include spacex\u2019s falcon i launcher and orbital scie . . . . . . us has launched between two and six times every year with the exception of\nsafety council ( asc ; traditional chinese : \u98db\u822a\u5b89\u5168\u8abf\u67e5\u59d4\u54e1\u6703 ; simplified ch . . . . . . an independent government agency of the republic of china responsible for\naccident investigation , with the purpose of analyzing causal facto . . . . . . se of analyzing causal factors and proposing flight safety recommendations\nsongshan district , taipei . [ 3 ] [ 4 ] . . . . . . history the council was established\nmay 1998 as an independent agency . it was put under the administration o . . . . . . ndent agency . it was put under the administration of executive yuan\nwhich after that it became an independent body ag . . . urltoken ^\ncontact asc .\nsafety council . retrieved on april 28 , 2013 .\naddress : 11th floor , . . . . . . ndent agency . it was put under the administration of executive yuan\nfederal register : vol . 66 , no . 205 ; tuesday , october 23 ,\n. . . faa soit will be hosting a public forum to discuss the faa ? s gps approvals and waas / laas operational implementation plans . this meeting will be held\nindustry requests to the faa administrator . formal presentations by the faa will be followed by question and answer sessions . those . . .\n. . . 53654 federal register / vol . 66 , no . 205 / tuesday , october 23 ,\n/ notices basis . however , the faa reserves the right to exclude some spe . . . . . . discretion of the faa and jaa . the faa requests that persons participating\nthe meeting provide copies of all materials to be presented . copies may . . . . . . oposed harmonization initiatives . therefore , the meeting will be conducted\nan informal and nonadversarial manner . no individual will be subject to . . . . . . fy a statement and to ensure a complete and accurate record . dated : issued\n. brenda d . courtney , manager , aircra . . . . . . plete and accurate record . dated : issued\n. brenda d . courtney , manager , aircraft and airport rules division . [ fr . . . . . . 2\u201301 ; 8 : 45 am ] billing code 4910\u201313\u2013m department of transportation federal\nadministration ( faa ) satellite . . . . . . on system ( waas ) and local area augmentation system ( laas ) agency : federal\nadministration . action : notice of meeting . name : faa soit forum on . . . . . . waas / laas capabilities . time and date : 9 : 00 a . m . \u20135 : 00 p . m . , december 3\u20134 ,\n. place : hyatt fair lakes hotel , 12777 fair lakes circle , fairfax , virg . . . . . . tel , 12777 fair lakes circle , fairfax , virginia 22033 . status : open to the\nadmi nistration associate administrator for commercial space trans . . . . . . e . sw room 331 quarterly launch report quarterly launch report 1 federal\nadministration under u . s . code title 49 , section 701 , subsection 9 . . . . . . ommunications payloads on ariane vehicles . certain industry terms are used\nthis document that may be unfamiliar to some readers . such terms along . . . . . . ( projected ) september 24 , 1998 virginia spaceport wallops island , virginia\n( projected ) december 19 , 1998 table 1 : us faa licensed commercial laun . . .\norlando , florida . it marketed designs by highcraft aer . . . . . . opper ' s guide 8th edition , page b - 109 and e - 19 . cybair limited publishing ,\nhusky : ( 1970s ) single - engine single - seat weight shift ultralight a . . . . . . weight shift ultralight aircraft . high - wing pusher configuration ; advanced\ncoyote : ( 1970s ) single - engine single - seat weight shift ultralight . . . . . . weight shift ultralight aircraft . high - wing pusher configuration ; advanced\nbuccaneer : ( 1980s ) single - engine two - seat ultralight amphibious ai . . .\n. . . flight phase 1 ( ffp1 ) performance metrics . the free flight program office established a metrics team and an initial set of performance metrics early\nstakeholders ( represented by the rtca free flight steering committee ) . the metrics team now includes research analysts , database specialists , and air traffic controllers fro . . .\nreport i introduction this is the fourth semi - annual . . . . . . office established a metrics team and an initial set of performance metrics early\nstakeholders ( represented by the rtca free flight steerin . . . . . . controllers from the following organizations : the faa , mitre center for advanced\nsystem development ( caasd ) , the cna corp . ( cnac ) , tasc\n. . . . . . ors such as weather and demand . an integral part of the metrics analysis involves\n- depth discussions with air traffic controllers using the ffp1 t . . . . . . ing tool such as tma has no direct link to taxi times ; however , we are interested\nany significant ground movement changes linked to increased arr . . . . . . ction which highlights demand changes\ncommunity continue to recognize the need for additional ca . . . . . . 01 11 / 1 / 01 11 / 15 / 01 11 / 29 / 01 date number of flights com fr ga tx etms data , 8 / 23 /\n. user types : com - commercial , fr - freight , ga - . . . . . . 01 11 / 29 / 01 date number of aircraft delay > 15 min delay < 15 min aspm data , 8 / 23 /\n. . . fying commercial launches as one or both of the following : - - internationally - competed launch events ( i . e . , launch opportunities considered available\nadministration office of commercial space transportation 800 indep . . . . . . y - competed launch events ( i . e . , launch opportunities considered available\nthe international launch services market ) \u2022 . . . . . . licensed by the office of commercial space transportation of the federal\nadministration under 49 united states code subtitle ix , chapter 70 . . . . . . rate the ability to dock with bigelow aerospace\u2019s inflatable space habitat\norbit and remain docked for up to six months . additionally , the spacecra . . . . . . arry actual passengers . america\u2019s space prize expires on january 10 , 2010 .\noctober , an independent review board found that the june 28 , 2004 partia . . . . . . cial launch history ( january 2000 \u2013 december 2004 ) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 2000\nmalm\u00f6 , sweden .\nvisiting address j\u00e4gershillgatan 18 , malm\u00f6\nit operates . . . . . . is malm\u00f6 airport , with a hub at stockholm - bromma airport . history malm\u00f6\nwas sold to cityair scandinavia on 11 february 1992 . a new company . . . . . . n was sold to cityair scandinavia on 11 february 1992 . a new company malm\u00f6\nschedule was formed on 16 april 1993 under the ownership of wiklun . . . . . . wnership of wiklund inter trade . braathens of norway acquired full control\nit became an independent airline owned by bragan . . . . . . 1999 integrated braathens sweden ( formerly transwede ) into malm\u00f6\nit became an independent airline owned by braganza as / bram . . . . . . ted braathens sweden ( formerly transwede ) into malm\u00f6\nit became an independent airline owned by braganza as / bramora . this wa . . .\n. . . uret ) prototype sites . these sites have the same functionality as the core capability limited deployment ( ccld ) sites scheduled for initial daily use\nearly 2002 . the results from the uret prototype sites reflect expected ccld benefits . . . .\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 . 4 analysis and results : zid and zme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2 . 4 . 1 reduction\nreport i introduction this is the third semi - annual report o . . . . . . capability limited deployment ( ccld ) sites scheduled for initial daily use\nearly 2002 . the results from the uret prototype sites reflect expecte . . . . . . the analyses to date ( june \u201901 ) are as follows : uret : continued increase\ndirect routings and combined cost savings of more than $ 1 . 5 milli . . . . . . phis en route centers ( section 2 . 4 . 1 ) pfast : increase\narrival capacity at los angeles international airport of . . . . . . set of performance metrics early\nstakeholders . the metrics team now includes analysts from the f . . . . . . ludes analysts from the following organizations : mitre center for advanced\nsystem development ( caasd ) , the cna corp . ( cnac ) , tasc inc . , nex . . . . . . aa offices and other government agencies ( e . g . , nasa , ntsb ) , including -\nsafety reporting system ( asrs ) data - ntsb accident / incident rep . . . . . . valuated to see if any ffp1 tool was identified as a factor . as of 1 june\nany oe or od . . . . . . . eports , the faa incident data system or the faa nmac database as of 1 june\n. to date , one nasa asrs report has been submitted ( dfw , december 20 . . .\ncontents departments the u . s . navy\u2019s oldest periodical , establishe . . . . . . . navy\u2019s oldest periodical , established 1917 volume 83 , no . 5 july\u2013august\nreview 2000 30 the truth about cats and dogs 34 korean . . . . . . eriodical , established 1917 volume 83 , no . 5 july\u2013august\nreview 2000 30 the truth about cats and dogs 34 korean war series : portr . . . . . . nd one from vf - 143 . back : this snj texan was based at nas oakland , calif . ,\n1950 . photo by william rockwell . this page : a ch - 53e sea stallion from m . . . . . . o deyo ( dd 989 ) . aocm ( aw / nac ) jerry f . daniels ph1 tina m . ackerman naval\n3 radm . mike mccabe director , air warfare pu . . . . . . ac ) jerry f . daniels ph1 tina m . ackerman naval\n3 radm . mike mccabe director , air warfare published by the naval histo . . . . . . ting editor lcdr . richard r . burgess , usn ( ret . ) contributing editor naval\nnews is online as part of the naval historical center home page . l . . .\n1997 throughout the caribbe . . . . . . throughout the caribbean and surrounding areas . the airline has two bases\npuerto rico , one at san juan ' s luis mu\u00f1oz mar\u00edn international airport an . . . . . . mu\u00f1oz mar\u00edn international airport and another at the former air force base\npuerto rico . . . . . . on and fix last aircraft of the fleet . accidents and incidents on 4 april\nfederal register : vol . 66 , no . 53 ; monday , march 19 ,\n. . . cfr , and dispositions of certain petitions previously received . the purpose of this notice is to improve the public ? s awareness of , and participation\n, this aspect of faa ? s regulatory activities . neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information\nthe summary is intended to affect the legal status of any petition or its final disposition . . . .\n. . . 15520 federal register / vol . 66 , no . 53 / monday , march 19 ,\n\u201321 ] petitions for exemp . . . . . . t of transportation federal\n\u201321 ] petitions for exemption ; summary of petitions received ; dispositio . . . . . . ry of petitions received ; dispositions of petitions issued agency : federal\nadministration ( faa ) , dot . action : notice of petition for exemptio . . . . . . of this notice is to improve the public\u2019s awareness of , and participation\n, this aspect of faa\u2019s regulatory activities . neither publication of this . . . . . . er publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information\nthe summary is intended to affect the legal status of any petition or it . . . . . . petition docket number involved and must be received on or before april 9 ,\n. addresses : send comments on any petition to the docket management sys . . . . . . containing the petition , any comments received , and any final disposition\nthe dockets office between 9 a . m . and 5 p . m . , monday through f . . . . . . or vanessa wilkins , ( 202 ) 267\u20138029 , office of rulemaking ( arm\u20131 ) , federal\nadministration , 800 independence avenue , sw . , washington , dc 20591 . . .\ncovers\u2014front : art director morgan wilbur painted radar intercept offi . . . . . . - 18 super hornets over southern california . flagship publication of naval\ncontents features departments the u . s . navy\u2019s oldest periodical , e . . . . . . navy\u2019s oldest periodical , established 1917 volume 83 , no . 3 march\u2013april\n\u201cred october\u201d 29 naval aeronautics loses noted engineer 30 farewell , cdr . . . . . . coop 22 people\u2013planes\u2013places 31 professional reading 32 flightbag 2 naval\ns ailors and marines deployed aboard the nav . . . . . . es 31 professional reading 32 flightbag 2 naval\ns ailors and marines deployed aboard the navy\u2019s newest nuclear - powered . . . . . . urgh steelers quarterback , tosses a football into the crowd during a break\n3 radm . mike mccabe director , air warfare pu . . . . . . he secretary of the navy has determined that this publication is necessary\nthe transaction of business required by law . the use of a name of any sp . . .\nsupport , . . . . . . ed 25 years ago and transports people and cargo around the world . skylink\nhas performed rapid deployment of peacekeepers and international h . . . . . . erior ministry and other national governments and various ngos . skylink\nis a member of : hai \u2013 helicopter association international ; hac \u2013 . . . . . . has been providing ground operations and fuel supply at select airports\niraq : arbil international airport baghdad international airport b . . . . . . rnational airport basra international airport critical observations\njuly 1993 , seven u . n . procurement officers from the agency headquarters , . . . . . . ohamed aly niazi led the inquiry that concluded u . n . officials had engaged\npromoting skylink ' s case , however the corrupti . . . . . . ver substantiated and the employees returned to their jobs . by order no .\nthe cfr title - complete title of the far part # sub - parts - number . . . . . . reign air carriers and foreign operators of u . s . - registered aircraft engaged\ncommon carriage ops , maint iii 133 rotorcraft external - load operat . . . . . . ps iii 142 training centers ops , maint ii 145 repair stations maint i 147\nmaintenance technician schools maint i subchapter i - airports . . . . . . administrator maint i 185 testimony by employees and production of records\nlegal proceedings , and service of legal process and pleadings othr . . . . . . legal process and pleadings othr ii 187 fees othr ii 189 use of federal\nadministration communications system othr iii 193 protection o . . . . . . ily submitted information othr ii subchapter n - war risk insurance 198\ninsurance othr iii chapter ii - - office of the secretary , departm . . . . . . ventually comes back to earth . an article found on space . com website from\nthe u . s . navy\u2019s oldest periodical , established 1917 volume 83 , no . . . . . . \u2019s oldest periodical , established 1917 volume 83 , no . 6 september\u2013october\n\u2019s future 14 vs - 57 and the sinking of japanese submarine i . . . . . . contents departments 10 naval postgraduate school : an investment\n\u2019s future 14 vs - 57 and the sinking of japanese submarine i - 17 16 av . . . . . . - 17 16\nmovies 4 grampaw pettibone 6 airscoop 26 peop . . . . . . s 31 professional reading 32 flightbag ibc ana photo contest covers\u2014front :\nthis self - portrait , artist ted wilbur dubs gramps a \u201ccheapskate\u201d for com . . . . . . treaked california sky . features naval\n3 radm . mike mccabe director , air warfare published by the naval histo . . .\nnovember 2000 and started operatio . . . . . . nairobi , kenya . it was established\n. it operates scheduled and non - scheduled / ad hoc cargo chart . . . . . . nya . it was established\n. it operates scheduled and non - scheduled / ad hoc cargo charters to regi . . . . . . scheduled and non - scheduled / ad hoc cargo charters to regional destinations\nafrica . its main base is jomo kenyatta international airport , nairobi . . . . . . . bar international airport ; entebbe international airport fleet the astral\nfleet consists of the following aircraft ( as of may 2013 ) : { + a . . . . . . on fleet consists of the following aircraft ( as of may 2013 ) : { + astral\nresolving requests from launch operators for relief from afspc and faa common launch safety requirements . . . .\nadministration office of the associate administrator for comme . . . . . . es and responsibilities of air force space command ( afspc ) and the federal\nadministration ( faa ) office of the associate administrator for c . . . . . . office of the associate administrator for commercial space transportation\nresolving requests from launch operators for relief from afspc and faa . . . . . . of agreement ( moa ) between the department of the air force and the federal\nadministration on safety for space transportation and range acti . . . . . . ation on safety for space transportation and range activities , january 16 ,"]}
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", "topic": 11}], "title": "ato records", "paragraphs": ["ato records 44 wall st . , 23rd fl . new york , ny 10005\nato records ( according to our records ) is a new york city based record label committed to artists and building their careers .\nfrom 2007 to 2013 , ato records distributed its records through sony ' s red distribution . as of 2013 , ato is distributed in the usa by caroline distribution . [ 1 ]\naccording to our records ( or ato records ) was founded in early 2000 by dave matthews ( of the dave matthews band ) , coran capshaw , chris tetzeli , and michael mcdonald as a division of rca records . ato records is based in new york city and currently distributes its records through caroline distribution , universal music ' s independent - distribution arm .\n1965 records was first launched in 2006 as a subsidiary of sonybmg by former rough trade records\u2019 james endeacott .\nato records has won six a2im liberia awards and has been nominated for a total of 14 over the past five years .\nbob dylan in the \u201880s : volume one will be released on 30 th june 2014 via ato records . it can be ordered here\nato records ( or according to our records ) is an american independent record label based in new york city . the label was founded in 2000 by dave matthews and manager coran capshaw , and is run by jon salter .\nato earns most label nominations at the 2nd annual a2im libby awards in 2013 .\nkrahling ' s involvement with ato dates back to his 1954 initiation at mt .\nato records currently represents a diverse group of artists . the mission of ato records is to fully develop each artist and each release with sufficient time and attention . according to the official web site ,\nthere is no timeline , but there is a plan to build the label on the quality of the musicians .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 all rights reserved . musictoday ii , llc , is the seller of all ato records merchandise and is solely responsible for all aspects of your purchase .\nradiohead and ato to finally release \u2018rainbows\u2019 cds in u . s . \u2013 rolling stone\nato is distributed in the us by caroline distribution and by pias group in europe .\nthis guide will provide general advice to help you identify what records you need to keep .\nin order to prepare an accurate tax return and support the claims you make , you need to keep careful records . the records you need to keep depend on your personal circumstances . if you are not sure , it is better to keep too many records than not enough .\ncult records current artists include : albert hammond jr . , karen o . , and the virgins\nrodrigo y gabriela ' s debut album sells over 350 , 000 copies and re - energizes ato .\nato ' s official cmj showcase featuring thunderbitch , joseph , margaret glaspy , and jessica lea mayfield .\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 .\nato records is a label committed to artists and building their careers . the label roster includes my morning jacket , alabama shakes , old crow medicine show , stars , kaiser chiefs , and many more .\n5400 three notched road crozet , va 22932 copyright \u00a9 2018 all rights reserved . musictoday ii , llc , is the seller of all ato records merchandise and is solely responsible for all aspects of your purchase .\ntoday , the ato archives is an invaluable research resource , due in large part to krahling ' s devotion to and vision for its development . whether providing reference service , arranging and describing ato records , or serving as ato liaison and archives\npromoter ,\nkrahling has been an invaluable asset to the library . at his suggestion , ato has funded an indexing project for the palm , preservation work on archival materials , needed equipment for the archives , and increased graduate assistantship hours to address the substantial increase in the use of the archives . bill ' s work for the ato archives provides a strong foundation for future projects and activities and is much appreciated .\nbenjamin booker signs to ato , marking a younger harder - edged a & r ; direction for the label .\nguide for taxpayers on the type of records they should keep in relation to claims and declarations on their tax returns .\non water production records on january 26th . the album was recorded at the plyrz studio and produced by grammy - winner\nato records ( according to our records ) is a record label committed to artists and building their careers . founded in 2000 by dave matthews and manager coran capshaw , the label roster boasts an extraordinary artist community including my morning jacket , alabama shakes , rodrigo y gabriela , hurray for the riff raff , benjamin booker , drive - by truckers , primus , margaret glaspy , and many more . as a truly independent label , ato is steadfast in its commitment to building career artists .\nin 2000 ato released david gray ' s album white ladder \u2013 which contained the hit single\nbabylon\n\u2013 through a joint venture with rca records . white ladder earned gray a grammy award nomination in the best new artist category in 2002 .\nato and red light share offices and some artists , owners and staff . what ' s the relationship between the two companies ?\nunion ' s publicity director ( 1958 - 70 ) and as associate / managing editor of ato ' s journal , the palm ( 1960 - 70 ) . in 1970 , he became ato ' s director of publications / communications and the palm editor ( 1970 - 85 ) , and he also served as interim executive director ( 1974 - 76 , 1977 ) . after his retirement in 1989 , krahling remained active at ato headquarters and took a strong interest in preserving the fraternity ' s historical records .\nato records permits audiotaping at our artists\u2019 performance , however this decision is ultimately reserved by each artist and their managment . all recordings must be used for personal use or trading only . selling or commercializing any recording is illegal and will jeopardize taping privileges for everyone .\nthere may be times when your records are accidentally lost or destroyed \u2013 for example , if your home is burgled or burnt .\nthis advice tells you what main types of records you should keep in each of these categories . you may also need to keep records in some other categories , or for other members of your family \u2013 for example , if you receive the family tax benefit .\nif you incur expenses for private purposes , you must have records that show how you worked out the amount of any private use .\nrecords of any unapplied net capital losses from previous years . you may be able to offset these against capital gains in this year .\nyou may decide not to keep particular records \u2013 for example , because you expect to claim for only a small amount of business travel . if it turns out that you travel more than you expected during the year , you may be limited to a smaller claim than if you had kept more records .\nthe label also operates a sublabel , tbd records , which was founded in 2007 and is best known for being the north american distributor for two radiohead albums .\nseeker vocalist / bassist says being signed to victory records has cost them consideration for tours in the past . speaking with exclaim \u2018s aggressive tendencies , he stated :\nfor music lovers , by music lovers , ato seeks out talented songwriters , musicians and performers for whom there is genuine passion and belief . ato strives to build career artists . as a truly independent label , ato is steadfast in our commitment to maintaining that focus . the priority for the label is that there be sufficient time and attention to develop each artist and each release . there is no timeline , but there is a plan to build the label on the quality of the musicians we work with .\nkrahling ' s relationship with the university archives began in the late 1970s when ato contracted archives staff to arrange and describe its archives . by 1989 , the university archives had received an endowment from the stewart s . howe foundation to develop the slca , a program mandated to document student life and culture in the u . s . with strong focus on fraternity history . the ato archives was a logical\nfit\nand in 1995 , the university archives and ato contracted to deposit the collection with slca .\nit\u2019s been 15 years since the release of the groundbreaking exile in guyville \u2013 and liz phair is marking the occasion by returning to her roots . phair recently signed with the independent label ato records , which will release a special 15th anniversary edition of her landmark debut album on june 24th and her new studio album in the fall .\nbetween 2001 and 2006 , ato released albums by my morning jacket , jem , ben kweller , patty griffin , mike doughty , gov ' t mule , and gomez .\nwe\u2019re stoked to announce the ato debut for our new signees , cordovas ! that santa fe channel is due out on august 10th . check out our first single \u201cthis town\u2019s a drag\u201d here . urltoken\nyou need records showing how you calculated business kilometres travelled and the amount of the claim \u2013 for example , diary entries and documents you can use to show the engine capacity of your car .\nato ' s selective yet artist - friendly reputation is established with acclaimed albums by ben kweller , my morning jacket , patty griffin , mike doughty , gov ' t mule , dawes , and gomez .\nhurray for the riff raff\u2019s \u201cpa\u2019lante\u201d was named \u201cbest new track\u201d by pitchfork upon its release ( \u201cthe most hair - raising two minutes of music this year\u201d ) , and was also hailed by npr music as \u201cone of the most articulate songs of a generation . \u201d it serves as the hard - hitting closer for her acclaimed album \u2018the navigator\u2019 ( ato records ) , which earned career - best reviews for segarra .\nin what had to be the worst - kept secret in recent record - contract history , radiohead and ato records have come to terms and revealed that the band will physically release in rainbows in the u . s . on january 2nd . the news comes on the heels of radiohead\u2019s deal for international distribution with xl recordings , which was signed last week and will have rainbows drop worldwide december 31st . the album will be released by radiohead\u2019s own imprint tbd records , which means , as the band explains , they \u201cran into trouble in trying to clear all previously discussed potential label names , \u201d thus tbd stands for \u201cto be decided . \u201d hmm , something finally makes sense . the deal also makes sense considering ato records has been pushing \u201cbodysnatchers\u201d and \u201cjigsaw falling into place , \u201d the first rainbows single , on radio stations for several weeks . the band still plans to promote the album next spring with world tour dates , so until then , you\u2019ll just have to bide your time with live versions of bjork\u2019s \u201cunravel\u201d and new order\u2019s \u201cceremony . \u201d\nwe recommend that if you store your records electronically you make a backup copy to ensure the evidence is easily accessible if the original becomes inaccessible or unreadable \u2013 for example , where a hard drive is corrupted .\nyou are free to copy , adapt , modify , transmit and distribute this material as you wish ( but not in any way that suggests the ato or the commonwealth endorses you or any of your services or products ) .\nwe\u2019re so excited to reveal the new vinyl version of joseph ' s ep , stay awake ! it\u2019s in stores on july 27th and shipping now in the ato store , where every order also receives a postcard signed by the band . urltoken\nato dissolved its relationship with rca records in 2006 , becoming fully independent . during this period , the label hired in - house marketing , radio , and sales personnel and began working more closely with its sister company , red light management . signings that followed included rodrigo y gabriela , dawes , lisa hannigan , j . roddy walston and the business , drive - by truckers , primus , old 97s , caitlin rose , old crow medicine show , and , in 2011 , alabama shakes .\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 .\nin \u201cguyville redux\u201d \u2013 which features an introduction by dave matthews , founder / co - owner of ato records \u2013 liz and the \u201cguys\u201d of guyville take us back to the making of the album , the male - dominated , chicago independent music scene of the early 1990\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s ( which included urge overkill , material issue , and smashing pumpkins ) , and the wicker park neighborhood where it all happened . phair interviews gerard cosloy and chris lombardi of matador records , which originally released the record , famed indie producer steve albini , ira glass of npr\u2019s \u201cthis american life\u201d , john henderson of the elusive indie label feel good all over , brad wood ( producer of exile in guyville ) , john cusack ( who founded the chicago avant - garde theater group new crime productions ) , urge overkill , and more .\nfebruary was that kind of month for the 44 - year - old married brooklyn resident , as alabama shakes ' sophomore album , sound & color , won four grammys less than four years after the group released its debut . born and raised in the san fernando valley , salter got his start in the virgin records mailroom , then moved into sales and digital marketing at geffen , trauma , bmg , rca and finally ato in 2006 . but he also is a drummer who ran his own independent label , camera , for many years .\nwhen jon salter said he would be arriving from washington , d . c . , shortly before his meeting with billboard at ato ' s new york offices , he didn ' t mention the reason for his trip there . it turns out he had an engagement at the white house : the final pbs in performance event of the obama presidency , in which brittany howard , lead singer of grammy - winning ato act alabama shakes , and others honored the late ray charles before the leader of the free world - - an avowed shakes fan - - and many others .\nthe records you need to keep for travel depend on your length of stay and whether you have received a travel allowance . where you receive a travel allowance and you restrict your claim to the reasonable amount we advise each year , you do not need to keep written evidence of your expenses .\nrooted in triple - stacked harmonies , southern storytelling , and cosmic country twang , cordovas create their own version of american roots - rock with that santa fe channel , out august 10 th on ato records . that santa fe channel was produced by the milk carton kids\u2019 kenneth pattengale in east nashville , not far from the home that doubles as the band\u2019s rehearsal space , headquarters , and shared living quarters . the album is timely \u2014 and timeless \u2014 blurring the lines between rock , country , and amplified folk music . it\u2019s highlighted by unbelievable harmonies , loose - yet - masterful musicianship and undeniable songwriting chops .\nnashville\u2019s cordovas today release \u201c frozen rose , \u201d the second track from their greatly anticipated forthcoming album , that santa fe channel , out august 10th on ato records . clash magazine says \u201cit\u2019s a must for anyone who fell for uncle tupelo , beachwood sparks , or even luminaries such as gram parsons . \u201d cordovas create their own version of american roots - rock , rooted in triple - stacked harmonies , southern storytelling , and cosmic country twang , that santa fe channel was produced by the milk carton kids\u2019 kenneth pattengale in east nashville , not far from the home that doubles as the band\u2019s rehearsal space , headquarters , and shared living quarters .\nit ' s a sister - company vibe . we share radio staff , digital , some digital \u00adbusiness \u00addevelopment roles and a kind of a \u00admarketing / branding role . and we release records by several red light artists , like alabama shakes and drive - by truckers , and newer artists like joseph and rayland baxter .\nato records and music supervisor randall poster ( moonrise kingdom , boardwalk empire , rave on buddy holly ) have released divided & united : songs of the american civil war . , a two - disc set of civil war songs brought to life through fresh interpretations by the pioneers . the collection celebrates music deeply vital to the history and spirit of america in tribute to the 150th anniversary of the civil war . the tremendous talents on divided & united include : loretta lynn , dolly parton , vince gill , lee ann womack , ralph stanley , aa bondy , jamey johnson , chris thile , carolina chocolate drops , taj mahal , shovels & rope , cowboy jack clement , john doe , karen elson and many more .\nato ' s roster includes alabama shakes , rodrigo y gabriela , brandi carlile , joseph , king gizzard and the lizard wizard , hurray for the riff raff , benjamin booker , lee ann womack , okkervil river , blind pilot , old 97 ' s , drive - by truckers , primus , margaret glaspy , j roddy walston and the business , and my morning jacket .\nato branched out into other genres , including indie - rock , singer - songwriter , punk , neo - soul and psychedelic - rock . signings included brandi carlile , benjamin booker , okkervil river , joseph , hurray for the riff raff , king gizzard & the lizard wizard , margaret glaspy , nick hakim , midlake , blind pilot , rayland baxter , and allen stone .\nfounded in 2000 by dave matthews and manager coran capshaw , the label roster boasts an extraordinary artist community including my morning jacket , alabama shakes , rodrigo y gabriela , hurray for the riff raff , benjamin booker , drive - by truckers , primus , old crow medicine show , and many more . as a truly independent label , ato is steadfast in its commitment to building career artists .\nin november 2002 , archives regretfully bade farewell to archives liaison and volunteer william krahling , who relocated to maine . an integral staff member of the university archives ' student life and culture archival program ( slca ) , krahling was instrumental in transferring the alpha tau omega ( ato ) national archives to the slca in 1995 . since that time , he has devoted thousands of volunteer hours to the slca .\nboth methods require you to know or estimate your business kilometres . the records you need to keep will depend on your estimated business kilometres travelled . however , your claim at the end of the income year will depend on your actual business kilometres . if you cannot estimate your business kilometres , you should keep documentation as required by the logbook method . this will ensure that you can claim under the method which gives you the greater deduction .\n\u201cthere\u2019s just kind of this roadblock of being on victory . we\u2019re starting to break through it now that we\u2019re getting to know everybody . we\u2019ve had agents\u2014you know when we get submitted for tours\u2014we make a lot of sense on . 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distributed indie , a post he has held since 2011 . ato was founded 15 years ago by red light management chief coran capshaw with rocker dave matthews and two others ; the 10 - \u00adperson label ' s big sellers are alabama shakes ( 1 . 2 million albums , \u00adaccording to nielsen music ) and david gray ( 4 . 6 \u00admillion total ) as well as my morning jacket , phish ' s trey anastasio , brandi carlile and rodrigo y gabriela . for the first half of 2016 , the label will release albums from sister trio joseph , singer - songwriter margaret glaspy and psych - rockers king gizzard & the lizard wizard .\nthis is a label built by managers - - [ co - founders ] coran and chris tetzeli and michael mcdonald - - and it ' s run with that spirit . they would follow the tours - -\ndo this in seattle ; make sure you invite this person in l . a .\n- - and connect with the promoters and ask questions a manager would , which not all label people do . they had direct relationships : they knew the promoters , the radio guys , the buyers . and that ' s invaluable , because as a [ label head ] , you ' ve got a couple of cards a year to play with those people . they feel it in a different way coming from you , as opposed to your radio [ promotion ] guy who ' s plugging 10 or 15 records . if there ' s a new artist and i really want them to know about it , they ' ll listen .\n[ {\nparent\n: {\ntitle\n:\nget on the list !\n,\nbody\n:\nget exclusive information about warner bros . records tour dates , video premieres and special announcements\n,\nfield _ newsletter _ id\n:\n6518500\n,\nfield _ label _ list _ id\n:\n14076565\n,\nfield _ display _ rates\n:\n0\n,\nfield _ preview _ mode\n:\nfalse\n,\nfield _ lbox _ height\n:\n,\nfield _ lbox _ width\n:\n,\nfield _ toaster _ timeout\n:\n60000\n,\nfield _ toaster _ position\n:\nfrom top\n,\nfield _ turnkey _ height\n:\n1800\n,\nfield _ mailing _ list _ params _ toast\n:\n& autoreply = no\n,\nfield _ mailing _ list _ params _ se\n:\n& autoreply = no\n} } ]\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nfor general inquiries and demos , please send an email to info [ @ ] atorecords . com\nour interns gain first hand experience in both the label and management side of the music industry . interns work side - by - side with artist management and album project managers in our 40th st . office . interns take on a wide variety of tasks including assisting with tour promotion , digital media , publicity , administrative duties , and general album marketing . we strive to give all of our interns the best possible learning experience and build your internship around your skills and interests . all majors are considered as long as you have a love for music and a great work ethic . applications can be sent to info @ urltoken\nspring internship : early jan \u2013 mid may . resume submissions are accepted from november 1 \u2013 dec 15\nsummer internship : mid may \u2013 late aug . resume submissions are accepted from march 15 \u2013 april 30\nfall internship : late aug \u2013 dec . 19 . resume submissions are accepted from july 1 \u2013 august 30\nbalancing joyfulness with concern and fear with celebration , prass has crafted an album of odes to inner strength . \u2026 urltoken\non the heels of a transformative and ultra - productive 2017 ( releasing five studio albums ) melbourne\u2019s king gizzard & the lizard wizard will return to the u . s . and canada this spring for a major cross country tour hitting nineteen cities . the band will play their largest venues to date such as la\u2019s hollywood palladium , san francisco\u2019s warfield theatre , and three nights at nyc\u2019s brooklyn steel .\nin years to come king gizzard & the lizard wizard will be judged not by their separate albums , but by a body of work where themes , melodies , motifs , riffs and ideas resurface and recur , each album peeling back a layer of the onion to glimpse at past and future alike .\nking gizzard & the lizard wizard are : stu mackenzie ( vocals / guitar / flute ) , ambrose kenny - smith ( harmonica / vocals ) , cook craig ( guitar / vocals ) , eric moore ( drums ) , joey walker ( guitar ) , lucas skinner ( bass ) & michael cavanagh ( drums ) .\nking gizzard announces new album \u2018murder of the universe\u2019 out june 23rd . watch 360 degree live performance\nwashington state r & b / soul singer - songwriter allen stone has released a new single , \u201cwarriors\u201d . on sunday , july 1st , he performed the new track on abc\u2019s broadcast of the special olympics opening ceremony in seattle , backed during the performance by a 2000 member choir . the single , produced by jamie lidell , will be featured on an as - yet - to - be announced full - length album , which stone has been putting the finishing touches on .\ndiscussing the song , allen stated , \u201cthis song came in a period of struggle . inspiration hadn\u2019t come through to visit for a while . i had felt like i was just pushing a big rock up a hill while wearing flip - flops . i was reminded in that moment that true success comes when you face adversity head on and push through those moments of hardship . walk tall like warriors even when terrified . \u201d\nallen appeared on \u201camerican idol\u201d in april , performing a powerful duet of \u201cunaware\u201d with contestant dennis lorenzo , that blowing away the judges , including lionel richie who stated , \u201cthat was spectacular . \u201d the performance led to more than 15 , 000 sales of the digital single of \u201cunaware\u201d and more than 5 , 000 album downloads in the weeks following . additionally allen\u2019s spring track release , \u201cbrown eyed lover\u201d , broke into the spotify viral charts and made it to # 11 in the u . s . the song now has more than 3 million streams .\nstone has additionally announced 20 + new dates to his already massive fall headlining tour . the tour will kick off october 11 in portland , or and wrap back in seattle , december 17 .\n\u201cmy head feels like it is exploding with the amount of information we are forced to consume on a daily basis , and how that information is so distorted there is almost no longer any tangible truth , \u201d says james . \u201cthe name of my new record is uniform distortion because i feel like there is this blanket distortion on society / media and the way we gather our news and important information . more and more of us are feeling lost and looking for new ways out of this distortion and back to the truth\u2026 and finding hope in places like the desert where i write this now\u2026 finding hope in the land and in the water and in old books offering new ideas and most importantly in each other and love . \u201d\n\u201c enough artistic twists and turns to please even the most dedicated jacket fan , showing that james remains as musically edgy as ever on an album that pulses with energy , enthusiasm and the restless spirit james has always personified . \u201d \u2013 american songwriter\n\u201call fuzzy guitars , booming drums and distorted vocals , the my morning jacket supremo showcases his inner glam rocker . \u201d \u2013 louder than war\n\u201cmatching crunching indie rock with elements of county and americana , it\u2019s a must for anyone who fell for uncle tupelo , beachwood sparks , or even luminaries such as gram parsons . \u201d \u2013 clash magazine\nbandleader joe firstman says of the song , \u201c \u2019frozen rose\u2019 was a group effort . after lucca brought the heart of the song to the laboratory table and we all dug in . i always liked the hook \u2018just a few times\u2019 and we built up the structure over a few months and lots of tequila under a pacific moon in mexico . it\u2019s one of our best songs to perform live . \u201d\nthe album\u2019s first single \u201cthis town\u2019s a drag\u201d has been met with critical praise and a wave of support from streaming services . after appearing on spotify\u2019s new music friday playlist ( 2 . 6 million - plus followers ) , the track was added to \u201cpulse of americana\u201d and \u201cfresh folk\u201d playlists . it\u2019s also currently on apple music\u2019s \u201ceclectic rock\u201d playlist . rolling stone said the track was one of the \u201cbest country and americana songs of the week\u201d upon release .\nrolling stone also says of the band , \u201ccaught halfway between duane allman\u2019s telecaster twang , the dead\u2019s hazy harmonies and the stoned swoon of california\u2019s folk - rock heyday , cordovas wring new life from older influences , hoisting their freak flag high , \u201d while npr music points out that \u201ceveryone in the east nashville band cordovas is a lead vocalist . the country - rock group is committed to the sound of brotherhood \u2014 a few voices sharing a feeling . \u201d\nyears before cordovas\u2019 formation , bandleader joe firstman traveled the country as a solo musician . raised in north carolina , he moved to hollywood as a determined 20 year - old , signing a major - label deal with atlantic record . when a dizzying blur of acclaimed shows \u2014 including opening dates for sheryl crow and willie nelson \u2014 weren\u2019t enough to satisfy the expectations of a big - budget record label , firstman lost his contract and took a new job as music director on last call with carson daly . it was good work , with firstman performing nightly alongside first - rate musicians like thundercat and kamasi washington .\ncordovas are in the middle of a five - week european tour \u2013 including the first ever songpickr show in berlin , norway\u2019s bergenfest , uk\u2019s maverick festival and a headline slot at static roots festival in germany \u2013 then return to the u . s . for a tour that currently runs from july through september . they\u2019ll make their newport folk festival debut on july 29 th .\nwatch jim james perform \u201cthrowback\u201d live at rough trade in new york . the song was first debuted at a my morning jacket show in 2016 , and has since become a fan favorite . \u201cthrowback\u201d is from jim james\u2019s forthcoming album uniform distortion , out on friday , june 29th .\n\u201c\u2018strange american dream\u2019 captures rayland\u2019s mindset of the moment ; somewhere between a childlike sense of wonder and disbelief at the good and evil he saw as he watched the news cycle unfold around him\u2026a piano driven ear worm of a song that sounds like a distant cousin to the beatles\u2019 \u2018lady madonna . \u2019\u201d \u2013 npr music\nrayland baxter has unveiled the second song from his forthcoming \u2018wide awake\u2019 . \u201cstrange american dream\u201d premieres today on npr music / world caf\u00e9 . rayland made this album during a self - imposed isolation quest . he moved into an abandoned rubber band factory turned studio for 3 months , with nothing but a mattress on the floor and a couple of instruments . he wrote for 15 hours a day , the occasional waft of news from a tv down the hall seeping through the door of his room .\nsays rayland , \u201c\u2019strange american dream\u2019 is a song about the strange\u2026american\u2026dream . i was living in the middle of a cornfield in kentucky when i wrote it\u2026the tv in the kitchen was stuck on the news channel for three months\u2026i couldnt help but eavesdrop\u2026and take notes . \u201d\n\u2018wide awake\u2019 has already earned praise for its first song \u201ccasanova , \u201d which gq named as one of its songs of the summer 2018 . it\u2019s also drawn comparisons to the beatles ( rolling stone country ) and the kinks ( nashville scene ) , and is currently # 24 on the national triple a radio chart .\n\u2018wide awake\u2019 was produced by butch walker ( weezer , pink , pete yorn ) and features walker himself on bass , cage the elephant\u2019s nick bockrath on guitar , dr . dog\u2019s erick slick on drums , and piano wizard aaron embry ( elliott smith , brian eno ) on keys . rayland\u2019s father bucky baxter contributes pedal steel , as does original nashville cat lloyd green .\non july 12 , rayland heads out on a national headlining tour including an album release show on july 13 at bowery ballroom in new york city . he is also opening some of the shows on shakey graves\u2019 tour this summer and performing with him at red rocks in august ( rayland also co - wrote some of the songs on shakey\u2019s new record ) . full dates below .\nnpr music points out that \u201ceveryone in the east nashville band cordovas is a lead vocalist . the country - rock group is committed to the sound of brotherhood \u2014 a few voices sharing a feeling . \u201d\nyears before cordovas\u2019 formation , bassist and bandleader joe firstman traveled the country as a solo musician . raised in north carolina , he moved to hollywood as a determined 20 year - old , signing a major - label deal with atlantic record . when a dizzying blur of acclaimed shows \u2014 including opening dates for sheryl crow and willie nelson \u2014 weren\u2019t enough to satisfy the expectations of a big - budget record label , firstman lost his contract and took a new job as music director on last call with carson daly . it was good work , with firstman performing nightly alongside first - rate musicians like thundercat and kamasi washington .\ncordovas begin a five - week european tour this week \u2013 including the first ever songpickr show in berlin \u2013 then return to the u . s . for a tour that currently runs from july through september . cordovas are a formidable live act , as wide open country noted about their americanafest set last year , \u201ccordovas proved classic american rock - and - roll can still fire up a club like it did in its heyday . \u201d\ncordovas are : bassist / vocalist joe firstman , drummer graham spillman , keyboardist sevans henderson , guitarist / vocalist lucca soria and guitarist / vocalist toby weaver .\n\u201cit makes the here and now sound a whole lot groovier . \u201d \u2013 npr music\n\u2018the future and the past\u2019 is bursting with a myriad of grooves and natalie\u2019s vocals float on top , light as a feather and tough as nails . \u201cshort court style\u201d dials the tempo into 90s r & b territory \u2013 punctuated by handclaps , sampled \u201cwoos , \u201d and a dr . dre - esque whistling synth line . lyrically she wields a sharp knife as well . the love torn \u201clost\u201d begins with : \u201cturn up the fader , its like a lightning bolt / we can\u2019t be saved , so now i\u2019m listening on my own / once there was a time when you had me hypnotized / you realized that your finger prints were on my bones . \u201d funky feminist anthem \u201csisters\u201d is an empowering rallying cry : \u201ci want to say it loud / for all the ones held down / we gotta change the plan . \u201d\njim james has released the new single , \u201cthrowback , \u201d from his soon - to - be - released album , uniform distortion , out june 29 .\n\u201ci wrote this song doing pretty much what you are probably doing right at this very second : scrolling thru social media , \u201d says james . \u201cit struck me as so wild \u2013 how , as you scroll back in time through someone\u2019s account , you watch their face grow younger\u2026but as you do this , real time is running out ! ! ! ! the clock is ticking\u2026instead of doing good work or creating love or taking a walk in nature , i am here staring at my fucking phone ! ! ! ! ha ha ha . don\u2019t get me wrong \u2013 social media is an amazing tool\u2026but i think we should look at it more like a tool , like a hammer you pick up for a little while to do a job , and then you put it down . you don\u2019t sit there and keep hammering away or else pretty soon your entire world would be destroyed and fall apart ! and i feel like that is exactly what is happening right before our very eyes to this precious real beautiful human - filled earth . so lets wake each other up people ! lets stand up against injustice and use this tool of social media to fight for peace and love and equality ! let\u2019s throwback for a minute , but try and live in the now for a better future . thanks for listening . \u201d\nthe grammy\u00ae award - nominated frontman of my morning jacket\u2019s third solo album , uniform distortion is available for pre - order here ; deluxe bundles featuring limited edition lithographs and clear vinyl are exclusively available for pre - order here . all pre - orders are joined by an instant grat download of the project\u2019s first single , \u201cjust a fool , \u201d also available now for individual purchase at all dsps and streaming services . \u201cjust a fool\u201d is joined a new companion visual , directed by ellis bahl ( the kills , alt - j ) and streaming now here . \u201cjust a fool\u201d received its exclusively premiere via npr last month .\nhurray for the riff raff\u2019s \u201cpa\u2019lante\u201d \u2013 the fervent call to arms for working class latinx that was lauded as one of the year\u2019s best songs by pitchfork , npr music , entertainment weekly , billboard , the guardian + more \u2013 serves as the powerful musical force behind a new short film directed by kristian mercado figueroa ( de la soul , hannibal burress ) . shot in puerto rico earlier this year , alongside alynda\u2019s hometown in new york , \u201cpa\u2019lante\u201d offers an intimate , first - hand glimpse of life after hurricane maria via the journey of single mother milagros ( played by mela murder of the acclaimed film the florida project ) , her ex - partner manuel ( kareem savinon ) , and her family \u2013 a living testament not only to the everyday struggle after the storm displaced thousands last year , but also the strength , beauty , and identity of an island that embodies the phrase ( \u201cforward\u201d ) as its national philosophy .\nshooting on location struck close to home for everyone on set , many of whom are of puerto rican descent . hurray\u2019s own alynda segarra is shown alongside images of her father and overlaid with archival footage of civil rights activist group the young lords . member and founder of the nuyorican movement , pedro pietri , is also shown reciting his poem \u201cpuerto rican obituary\u201d \u2013 the epic work that would come to serve as inspiration for the song almost 50 years after it was first published .\nfor the director kristian , this was a very personal video as his family was displaced by hurricane maria and his grandfather passed in its aftermath : \u201cwe really wanted to showcase talent of color , stories by people of color \u2013 it was important to me to make sure this was a diverse production that had puerto ricans working on it . the conditions on the island are still very poor . during the production we could all feel how painful it all was , how it\u2019s been so long without enough help . the island is still strong , the people always positive , but you can\u2019t help but feel the desperation and pain of the colonial condition , the sense of abandonment . pa\u2019lante is a very puerto rican mindset \u2013 be it a family struggling to stay together , or recovering from the hurricane , the puerto rican people are strong and they will always stand and move forward . and there is a beauty to that . \u201d\nfor mela murder , it was her first time visiting her homeland since hurricane maria . \u201cthe character milagros deeply resonated with me being that i am a single mother , \u201d she says . \u201cour lives are entirely different , but the fuel that keeps women like us going is exactly the same as it has been for generations before us \u2013 love . the island is alive with love so strong you can feel it in the breeze coming off the ocean . it made me feel so damn proud of my boricua roots ! \u201d\n\u201cpa\u2019lante\u201d aims to raise funds and awareness for the prima relief fund , a collective dedicated to sustaining puerto rico\u2019s independent music and artistic community following hurricane maria . learn about ways to support prima relief at their website : urltoken\nflipping through the pages of the last whole earth catalogue , a resource that was in 1971 basically the internet before the internet , jim james stumbled upon a distorted photo of \u201cthe illuminated man\u2019 by duane michals . immediately moved by the photo , he asked for permission to to use the image as the album cover of uniform distortion . the first request to michals was rejected . in hopes of changing his mind , james wrote a letter to michals personally and was ultimately allowed to use the image . the letter , which sheds some light on the album and james current state of mind , reads in full below :\n\u201chello duane - your piece \u201cthe illuminated man\u201d was used in \u201cthe last whole earth catalogue\u201d in 1971 . i wasnt even born yet . i was born in 1978\u2026but i found my copy of \u201cthe last whole earth catalogue\u201d about 6 months ago in a thrift store and it blew my mind . i have been feeling increasingly overwhelmed by the speed of technology and its place in our lives and here was this beautiful book / catalogue from the past showing me me all these beautiful things and amazing images to help one learn different ways to look at the world\u2026 or \u201cget off the grid ? \u201d funny they had no idea back then just how crazy \u201cthe grid\u201d would get . or did they ?\nso i am trying to put down my phone\u2026 use the computer and social media less\u2026 and just focus on real life and the people i love and my art . of course i am not fully \u201coff the grid\u201d because i am sending you this email in hopes of you changing your mind about letting me use your image as it appeared in \u201cthe last whole earth catalogue\u201d in 1971 because when i saw it on the page there it spoke to me so deeply of how my head feels like it is exploding with the amount of information we are forced to consume on a daily basis and how that information is so distorted there is almost no longer any tangible truth . the name of my new record is \u201cuniform distortion\u201d because i feel like there is this blanket distortion on society / media and the way we gather our \u201cnews\u201d and important information\u2026and more and more of us are feeling lost and looking for new ways out of this distortion and back to the truth\u2026and finding hope in places like the desert where i write this email to you now\u2026finding hope in the land and in the water and in old books offering new ideas and most importantly in each other and love .\ni feel like there was a reason i found \u201cthe last whole earth catalogue\u201d and there was a reason your art spoke to me\u2026 and i really think it would speak to others who would see it exploding out at them illuminating from the record store shelf or the glow of their phone or computer screen and feel its organic mind blowing distortion connect with this new music .\ni also like the natural \u201cdistortion\u201d that time and the pulp of the paper meeting the ink from \u201cthe last whole earth catalogue\u201d add to your original image and that is why i am asking your permission to use this \u201cdistorted\u201d version of your original beautiful image .\nit looks like you may be having problems playing this video . if so , please try restarting your browser .\ndigital download code with vinyl purchase doesn ' t work , sent message , no reply . . . now i ' m going to have to pay extra for something i shouldn ' t have to . done doing business with this company .\nprobably the worst customer service out of any record company i ' ve ever delt with . it took almost 5 days for them to respond to my initial email and then in the email they didn ' t even address my compl\nthat wasn ' t the issue ! i received the wrong order , which i clearly stated in my initial email .\nrefuse to answer the emails i ' ve sent them or fix the issues i ' ve addressed to them . just ended up wasting money i ' ll probably never see refunded .\ngreat service ! ! made an order - it was here in no time ! very prompt ! love v i n y l\u2764\ufe0f . will be ordering more in the future ! ! !\ngot a messed up record . it was replaced , plus some , without issue . thanks a ton .\nfor more information on international shipping and customs , please visit our worldwide shipping page .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\na limited edition \u2018wide awake\u2019 lyric book is available to pre - order with the album that features rayland ' s original handwritten lyrics and the notes used when he was recording the album .\n07 / natalie - prass - shares - new - live - recording - video - for . html\nbalancing joyfulness with concern and fear with celebration , prass has crafted an album of odes to inner strength .\n-\nyesterday i got to perform\nwarriors\nlive at the special olympics opening ceremony . i don ' t know if i ' ve ever had so much fun playing music . thanks again to the special olympics for having me . congratulations to all of the athletes !\n) . start 7pm / / purchase for entry , space is limited . more :\ntune in to @ abcnetwork 12 : 30 pst / 3 : 30 est for special olympics opening ceremony . i am so wicked amped to debut my new ripper , warriors for all the athletes today ! cheer them on ! urltoken\nfor the new single warriors ! twas a pleasure to write this with you man . i produced it too : )\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": 36}], "title": "china resources", "paragraphs": ["copyright\u00a92014 china resources cement holdings limited jing icp bei 05045648 no . technical support : china resources cement holdings limited\nsong was effectively in control of billions of dollars when he served as the boss of china resources holdings which is in charge of numerous companies on the mainland and hong kong , including china resources gas , china resources cement and china resources power .\nchina resources beer changed its name from china resources enterprise after it announced a plan in april to sell all its non - beer assets to controlling shareholder china resources ( holdings ) co for $ 3 . 6 billion .\nthe zhongshe mine is one of the three purchased by the china resources conglomerate .\nbrief - china resources land posts march gross contracted sales of rmb17 . 40 bln\nchina resources accounted for 23 . 3 percent of the beer market in china in 2014 , with tsingtao brewery (\nlinks to the resources related to the larger history of medicine and science in china .\nby tuesday afternoon , the stocks were still down , but to a somewhat lesser degree . china resources enterprise was down 3 . 5 % , china resources land was still down 4 . 1 % , and china resources gas group was down 3 . 6 % .\nchina resources enterprise shares have a hold rating . while they show above average growth , they are riskily financed , and are bad value . we recommend holding china resources enterprise shares .\ncopyright \u00a9 china resources power holdings company limited . technical support : cr power information management dept .\nchina resources beer ( holdings ) company limited is a hong kong - based investment holding company principally engaged in beer businesses . the company\u2019s main businesses include the manufacture , sales and distribution of beer products . it mainly operates in china and hong kong . the company\u2019s subsidiaries include cre beverage trading limited , china resources snow breweries limited and china resources s\nbrief - china resources land says it will purchase entire issued share capital of tnz for rmb1 . 73 billion\nchina resources plans to use a combination of funding options including debt and / or equity financing to pay cash .\nwelcome to the resources portal of the history of western medicine in china project . categories of resources are listed on the left , or they can be browsed by scrolling down this page .\nthe region is economically troubled and residents in zhongshe are eager for china resources to start the mine here after years of inaction .\nhong kong - listed shares in china resources land were down 6 . 8 percent at hk $ 16 . 80 on monday .\nthe indictment accuses song of exploiting his position and accepting valuables while he was general manager and a board director of china resources .\nsong lin , who was the chairman of china resources holdings co . , is shown being interviewed in this 2013 file photo . zuma press\n* \u200dunit won land use right bid of six pieces of land from resources exchange centre and land resources bureau for rmb9 . 65 billion source text for eikon : further company coverage :\nshares in china resources lost ground this year after the stock was dropped from the main constituents in the hang seng index following a regular review .\na spokeswoman for china resources land referred to the stock exchange filing when asked if wu\u2019s resignation had any link to investigations at the parent company .\nthe former chairman of state - owned conglomerate china resources has been formally indicted in guangzhou on suspicion of corruption and taking bribes , state media reported yesterday .\nmeanwhile , in early trading , beverage and retail conglomerate china resources enterprise fell as much as 6 . 1 % to hk $ 21 . 45 , and developer china resources land declined as low as 4 . 1 % to hk $ 16 . 06 . gas distributor china resources gas group was also under pressure , falling as much as 6 . 5 % to hk $ 22 . 10 , as its pipeline of acquisitions of gas projects was seen as threatened .\nmedical missionary society in china , papers relative to hospitals in china , boston : i . r . butts , 1841\nthe ricci 21st century roundtable on the history of christianity in china \u9ede\u775b\u8ad6\u58c7\uff1a\u4e2d\u570b\u57fa\u7763\u5b97\u6559\u53f2\u7814\u7a76\u96fb\u8166\u4fe1\u606f\u5eab archives for the history of christianity in china .\nhong kong ( reuters ) - a former executive of state - owned china resources ( holdings ) co . ltd , a conglomerate of energy , land and consumer businesses in mainland china and hong kong , is under investigation , china ' s top anti - corruption body said .\nstock analysis by the purely financial fact - based obermatt method for the investment strategies value , growth and safety for china resources enterprise from june 8 , 2018 .\nsong lin , the scandal - hit chairman of state - owned china resources , was yesterday sacked for\nsuspected serious violations of discipline and law violations\n.\nthe probe follows a similar investigation into mr song lin , the ex - chairman of china resources who has been sacked from his post , according state media .\nthe deal , which would give china resources full control of the largest brewer in china with a 30 percent market share , is contingent on the closing of the ab inbev - sabmiller deal , which is expected later this year .\nthe company\u2019s state - owned parent china resources holdings co ltd , a holding company for a group of energy , land and consumer businesses in mainland china and hong kong , has come under scrutiny from mainland anti - corruption investigators .\na laborer works at an assembly line in a factory of china resources snow breweries co . , ltd . in lanzhou , gansu province august 25 , 2010 . reuters / stringer\nmr wang shuaiting , vice chairman of china travel service ( holding ) hong kong , is suspected of serious disciplinary violations - beijing ' s official jargon for graft - during his tenure at china resources , the china central discipline inspection commission said in a one - line statement on its website ( urltoken ) .\nchina resources traces its roots to the days of mao zedong\u2019s revolution , when it was established in 1938 in hong kong to raise money and buy military supplies to support communist forces .\nthe controversy over the coal deal has made china resources a lightning rod for criticism of all state - owned enterprises , which produce about two - fifths of the nation\u2019s economic output .\npolitical unease over the case grew after two chinese journalists made accusations of corruption about the deal , and one singled out song lin , the chairman of the parent conglomerate , china resources .\nfinancial reporting date of growth rank : 31 - dec - 2017 . stock analysis on growth metrics : the higher the rank , the higher the growth and returns of china resources enterprise .\nsong , who spent 30 years at china resources , is one of the most senior executives of a state - owned enterprise with service in hong kong to have been brought down by corruption .\n\u201cthe investigation may affect the outlook on acquisitions [ of gas projects ] in the near term as the local government may hesitate about cooperating with china resources group , \u201d morgan stanley warned in a note .\nlast update of combined rank : 8 - jun - 2018 . stock research history is based on the obermatt method . the higher the rank , the better is china resources enterprise in the corresponding investment strategy .\nwhen the hong kong stock exchange opened on tuesday \u2014 following a closing for monday\u2019s easter holiday \u2014 the market responded to the news by sending china resources\u2019 hong kong - listed affiliates in a tailspin . electricity generator china resources power holdings co . fell 11 . 9 % to 18 . 72 hong kong dollars ( us $ 2 . 41 ) as investment bank bnp paribas downgraded its stock to \u201creduce\u201d from \u201cbuy . \u201d\nvisualizing china a jisc - funded project to allow users to explore and enhance more than 8000 digitised images of photographs of china taken between 1850 and 1950 .\nyear on year china resources beer holdings co ltd grew revenues 3 . 62 % from 28 . 69bn to 29 . 73bn while net income improved 86 . 80 % from 629 . 00m to 1 . 18bn .\nhong kong , nov 10 ( reuters ) - china resources land ltd , a chinese property developer , said on monday that its chairman wu xiangdong has resigned with effect from nov . 9 due to personal reasons .\n\u201cwe expect cr power will no long enjoy a price premium to its peers given this corporate governance issue , \u201d the french bank said . by tuesday afternoon , china resources power was down 9 . 8 % .\n\u201cthe board of directors of the company wishes to inform the shareholders of the company that , as advised by china resources ( holdings ) co . ltd . , mr . wang yu jun is under . . .\nin april , china\u2019s anti - corruption body said the then - chairman of china resources holdings , song lin , was being investigated on suspicion of a serious violation of discipline , a term used to refer to corrupt activities . song , who denied the accusations , was later replaced as chairman .\nkeith bradsher reported from zhongshe , china , and chris buckley from hong kong .\nhistorical photos of china this project aims to locate , archive , and disseminate photographs from the substantial holdings of images of modern china held mostly in private hands overseas .\nfinancial reporting date of safety rank : 31 - dec - 2017 . stock analysis on safety metrics : the higher the rank , the lower the leverage of china resources enterprise and the more cash is available to service its debt .\nkilling c . i . a . informants , china stifled u . s . spying\nbut by the end of the year , the flow of information began to dry up . by early 2011 , senior agency officers realized they had a problem : assets in china , one of their most precious resources , were disappearing .\nfrancesco maria nigrisoli , febris china chinae expugnata , seu , illustr . aliquot virorum opuscula , quae veram tradunt methodum , febres china chinae curandi , ferrariae : apud lilium , 1700\nhe joins , among others , wang xuebing , a former president of china construction bank , and liu jinbao , a former ceo of bank of china ( hong kong ) .\nthe hong kong lawsuit asserts that the seller , a privately held company called shanxi jinye coking group , had held only mineral exploration rights for the mines it sold , as opposed to mineral production rights . and before the venture involving china resources acquired the mines three years ago , according to the lawsuit , even those exploration rights had expired . thus , the lawyers for the shareholders say , china resources paid heftily for assets that the seller did not have the right to sell .\nthe teaching resources prepared by scholars and teachers , etc . are for the reference of teachers only . they do not represent the stance of the edb .\nthe web site of people\u2019s daily , the communist party\u2019s newspaper , has reported that the party\u2019s discipline unit has received an accusation of corruption against mr . song and other senior executives at china resources and is processing the complaint . mr . song has not been detained or charged with any wrongdoing , judging from the reports on the company\u2019s web site of his various public appearances . china resources has denied wrongdoing and has hinted it might take legal action against chinese journalists who have raised corruption accusations .\nin august , a government newspaper said chinese police were questioning the former audit director of china resources holdings as part of a broad investigation into suspected corruption at the state - owned company . ( reporting by donny kwok ; editing by edmund klamann )\nin a setting rich with human resources and widely known as the world\u2019s leading manufacturing center , china is the perfect place for students to experience business globally . while studying these topics , students participate in several company visits to manufacturing facilities and corporate headquarters to gain insight into \u201cdoing business in china . \u201d students also participate in a seminar series featuring local business faculty and corporate leaders . in addition to this business focused immersion into doing business in china , students live in shanghai and visit hangzhou , the tea capital of china , and the great wall in beijing to gain a rich cultural understanding of china . to view photos from previous years , please visit the pinterest board highlighting the best china sights .\nkilling c . i . a . informants , china crippled u . s . spying operations\n\u201cthis is a very serious time for china resources , \u201d the statement quoted mr . qiao as saying . \u201cwe need to be on high alert and reflect deeply . we need to deepen our recognition of the urgency and importance of fighting corruption . \u201d\n\u201cit\u2019s impossible to understand why they\u2019d do this \u2014 pay so much for mines with expired exploration licenses , \u201d he said . \u201cstate - owned companies have all sorts of problems , but we think it\u2019s rare to have something as stark as china resources . \u201d\nlast update of value rank : 8 - jun - 2018 . stock analysis on value ratios : the higher the rank , the lower the value ratio of china resources enterprise ; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher , the higher the yield .\nthe deal appeared to give china resources a foothold in the coal industry here in shanxi , the hub of china\u2019s coal industry for more than a century and close to the energy - hungry cities and factories on the coast . but the company\u2019s monthly business operations statements show that since the mines changed hands in 2010 , the mines have not produced any coal .\na few days after the initial statement , the parent company , china resources , said on its site that the accusations were part of \u201ca carefully planned , organized and concerted campaign of vilification orchestrated behind the scenes and using big rewards to buy off internet enablers . \u201d\nsong lin , chairman of china resources holdings co . , which owns a group of companies spanning real estate to gas , was stripped of his position as the firm\u2019s communist party chief , state news agency xinhua reported over the weekend . earlier last week , the communist party\u2019s central commission for discipline inspection announced that mr . song was under investigation for \u201csuspected serious violations of discipline and law . \u201d that followed online allegations by a xinhua - affiliated reporter that the value of mining assets china resources bought in shanxi province had been inflated .\nlaw360 , new york ( august 27 , 2014 , 4 : 36 pm edt ) - - china resources power holdings co . ltd . has suspended its president after finding out that he is under investigation by chinese authorities , it said in an investor filing on tuesday .\nin recent decades , china built its economy on heavy state investment in export - oriented manufacturing industries . those investments created large numbers of jobs for low - skilled people flooding china\u2019s fast - growing cities .\nchina currently ranks as world ' s largest emitter of greenhouse gases . photo by ding zhou / flickr\nthe zhongshe mine and two others , in shanxi province in northern china , are at the center of unusually public accusations of mismanagement and corruption afflicting one of the nation\u2019s flagship state conglomerates , china resources . critics say that the $ 1 . 6 billion purchase was vastly overpriced and illegal and that large sums may have been squandered or , as some are claiming , improperly diverted .\nthe problem is that the reserves are quite deep . \u201cthe main issue is that the investment needed to develop the mine is huge , \u201d he said . he declined to comment on the price paid by china resources because he said he did not know the details of the transaction .\nhong kong / london ( reuters ) - china resources beer has agreed to buy sabmiller\u2019s sab . l stake in their cr snow venture for a less - than - expected $ 1 . 6 billion , removing another regulatory obstacle to the london - based brewer\u2019s takeover by anheuser - busch inbev (\ninternational mission photography archive , c . 1910s - 1940s more than 600 images related to medicine in china , multiple\nlippo china resources limited is a hong kong - based investment holding company principally engaged in property businesses . the company operates through seven segments . the property investment segment is engaged in property investment . the property development segment is engaged in the development and sales of properties . the . . . ( more )\non wednesday , the chairman of china resources , mr . song , issued a statement on the company\u2019s web site , denouncing the accusations of improper dealing as \u201cutterly false charges . \u201d mr . song called the mines purchase a \u201cnormal business activity , \u201d and said he could take legal action against his accusers .\nchina resources land limited is an investment holding company mainly engaged in the development of properties for sale . along with subsidiaries , the company operates its business through four segments : the development properties for sale segment , the property investment and management segment , the hotel operations segment , the . . . ( more )\nxinhua , citing the party ' s organisation department , said song , 51 , was dismissed from his post as chairman and party boss of china resources holdings , the parent group of five hong kong - listed companies , including three hang seng index constituent stocks . he was replaced by general manager qiao shibo .\nkilling c . i . a . informants , china crippled u . s . spying operations - the new york times\napproved by : ministry of commerce , prc jing icp bei no . 05004093 supported by : china international electronic commerce center\n\u201clegally speaking , this was a totally abnormal transaction , \u201d said chen ruojian , a lawyer with the duan & duan law firm in beijing . mr . chen is helping to represent the minority shareholders in hong kong , where the subsidiary behind the deal , china resources power holdings , is listed on the stock exchange .\nchinese journalists have made many accusations . wang wenzhi of economic information daily published a long report in mid - july on his blog stating that china resources had paid almost twice what the mines were appraised for just three months earlier by another state - owned coal company , datong coal mine group , that had sought to buy them .\nthe company has not publicly responded in detail to the claims . in a statement on july 18 , china resources power said that the transaction was aboveboard and that it was in the process of obtaining mining rights for two of the three mines ; it obtained mining rights for the third this spring and is now starting mining there .\nbalme , harold . china and modern medicine , a study in medical missionary development . london : the livingstone bookshop , 1921\ncharles gordon , china from a medical point of view in 1860 and 1861 , london : j . churchill , 1863 .\n\u201cchinese shareholders have been treated like little lambs being slaughtered , \u201d said li jianjun , a chinese journalist who has taken up the accusations against chinese resources . \u201ccompanies like this need to be taught a lesson . \u201d\npeter parker , statements respecting hospitals in china , prededed by a letter to john abercrombie , glasgow : j . maclehose , 1842\nchinese officials announced plans to lay off roughly 1 . 8 million workers in the coal and steel industries , as part of president xi jinping\u2019s politically difficult effort to restructure the world\u2019s second - largest economy . it\u2019s unclear as to the time frame for the cuts , which were announced by yin weimin , china\u2019s minister for human resources and social security .\nchina has long said that over time it plans to shift from an export - driven economy to one that relies more heavily on internal consumption . now , with the global economy slowing , china really has no choice . there simply is not enough external demand elsewhere around the globe for china to export its way back to the high levels of growth it achieved over the last few decades .\nwilliam lockhart , the medical missionary in china : a narrative of twenty years ' experience , london : hurst and blackett , 1861 .\npeter parker , report of the medical missionary society in china . for the year 1845 , victoria : hong kong register press , 1846 .\nnational medical journal of china \u4e2d\u83ef\u91ab\u5b78\u96dc\u8a8c ( volumes 5 - 8 , 1919 - 1923 , missing 5 . 1 and 8 . 3 ) *\nthese links are helpful to demonstrate the role of imperialism , christianity , and the urban environment upon the development of medicine in modern china .\nchina resources \u201cis a major global player , \u201d said david zweig , a specialist in chinese natural resource companies at the hong kong university of science and technology . if the claims about the coal mines are proved true , he added , \u201cit would show that these companies can be ripped off or tricked . it doesn\u2019t bode well for the globalization or professionalization of these companies . \u201d\nthe economics of the deal have not been helped by a steep decline in coal prices since china resources bought the mines three years ago . the output of strip mines in inner mongolia now exceeds shanxi\u2019s mine , while demand has grown more slowly than expected . as a result , coal prices have tumbled to 400 renminbi a ton ( about $ 68 ) from 750 renminbi in 2010 .\ninvestigators still disagree how it happened , but the unsettled nature of the china investigation demonstrates the difficulty of conducting counterespionage investigations into sophisticated spy services .\nthis experiential course combines in - class learning with out - of - classroom experiences to learn how business is done in china from multiple perspectives .\nleaked documents about the deal , and a court case in hong kong , have shed an unusually harsh light on the usually secretive workings of a major state - owned company . the disputed deal raises a stark question : are china\u2019s economy and resources held hostage by privileged state corporations and their executives , who can use influence and gain access to easy credit in ways that undermine long - term growth ?\nthe dispute has become a chief exhibit in a debate in china about the wisdom of investing so much of the nation\u2019s money in state - owned companies , especially when china\u2019s economy has slowed . for the communist party leadership , the case distills concerns about the grip that state - owned conglomerates exert .\nthese guides and reports provide detailed \u201csnapshots\u201d of health and disease conditions , in addition to the development of medical personnel and institutions in china over time .\nnational medical association \u4e2d\u83ef\u91ab\u5b78\u6703 ( 1915 - 1932 , when it merged with china medical association , english name became chinese medical association , chinese medical journal ) .\njoseph r . quinn , medicine and public health in the people ' s republic of china , bethesda , md : national institutes of health , 1973 .\nbrill\u2019s encyclopedia of china online is based on the originally a thousand - page reference work on china with a clear focus on the modern period from the mid - nineteenth century to the 21st century . written by the world\u2019s top scholars , brill\u2019s encyclopedia of china online is the first place to look for reliable information on the history , geography , society , economy , politics , science , and culture of china . originally published and warmly received in german ( edited by the giga institute of asian studies in hamburg , published by wbg , darmstadt , 2003 ) , brill\u2019s encyclopedia of china online will serve both english - language students and faculty in conveniently providing a wealth of reliable and solid information on china . brill\u2019s encyclopedia of china online is also available in print , for more information visit urltoken . features and benefits : - approx . 450 in - depth articles and approx . 850 , 000 words - more than 100 black and white and full color illustrations , full color maps , and tables - bibliographies for further reading accompanying each article - extensive glossary of chinese personal names - extensive indices\nwhen many historians of medicine think of china , the first thing that comes to mind is traditional chinese medicine ( tcm ) . yet the dominant form of medicine in china today is western medicine ( xiyi ) , and tcm as practiced in china has adopted many concepts and therapies from biomedicine . in other words , biomedicine is by far the most important form of medicine in china , as can be seen in the decline of interest in tcm medical schools , or in the biomedical analysis of an ancient chinese drug that resulted recently in a nobel prize for tu youyou . yet although digital sources for scholars and students of the history of medicine in the us and western europe are widely available in most research libraries , sources for the history of medicine in china have lagged behind .\nmedical missions in china , c . 1910s - 30s * more than 100 images of missionary medicine and science from the mrl collection at burke library , columbia university\nthe biggest state - owned enterprises possess enormous political sway , employ hundreds of thousands of people and extend a global reach . many , like the state grid , the monopoly electricity transmission company in most of china , or china telecom , the giant mobile phone carrier , are widely criticized within china both for their inefficiency and for the fat profits they earn from charging high prices . those profits allow them to hire and promote the offspring of senior government officials , who in turn ensure their longevity .\npatrick manson , the filaria sanguinis hominis and certain new forms of parasitic disease in india , china and warm countries , london : h . k . lewis , 1883\nthe problems for china resources began in 2010 , when its affiliates as well as a partner state company agreed to pay 9 . 9 billion renminbi ( $ 1 . 6 billion ) for the three coal mines and related assets , according to documents submitted to a hong kong court . the seller was a businessman , zhang xinming , a man with a reputation as a swashbuckling gambler , who also gained a 20 percent stake in the new joint venture .\nfrom the early dispensaries founded by missionaries to the substantial medical infrastructure incorporated into the people ' s republic of china in 1949 , hundreds of institutions have left records of their work in china . many institutions had multiple names in english and chinese , while other small hospitals or medical schools were shuttered or formed larger and more efficient institutions .\naccommodating the chinese : the american hospital in china , 1880 - 1920 australian - based historian michelle renshaw ' s visual supplement to her 2005 book of the same name .\nportraits of women doctors working in china , c . 1890 - 1939 harvard university , schlesinger library , radcliffe institute ( if error message , copy / paste entire title to browser )\nof course , the risks and ramifications don\u2019t rest solely with china . countries as varied as brazil and australia are large suppliers of crucial raw materials , such iron ore and coal , for china\u2019s industrial sector . they\u2019ve been faced with steep declines in the price of those commodities . brazil\u2019s economy has sunk into a deep recession , in part due to its weak export sector .\npeter parker , the first and second reports of the medical missionary society in china : with minutes of proceedings , hospital reports & c , macao : s . w . williams , 1841\nthe following guides have been prepared for the substantial records both in and outside of china documenting the history of western medicine there . american holdings are largely records of the work of medical missionaries and the rockefeller foundation , while chinese archives include public health records , government documents and institutional archives for hospitals and medical schools . this is only a selection of worldwide records on this subject and we hope to eventually include guides to other key repositories in the united states and china , and add guides for collections in the republic of china ( taiwan ) , japan , and beyond .\nchina resources beer ( holdings ) co . ltd . operates as an investment holding company , which engages in the retailing of beer , food and beverage businesses . it operates through the following business segments : retail , beer , food and beverage . the retail segment operates multi format stores , including hypermarkets , supermarkets , convenience stores and specialty stores . its brands include fun2 , ole , blt , vango , cr vanguard , suguo , voi _ la , chinese arts & crafts , cr care , vivo and pacific coffee .\nthe following collections of images and photographs provide visual evidence of the evolution and variety of western medicine in china from lam qua ' s grotesquely beautiful paintings of tumors , to black and white photographs of the vaccination work of abmac during wwii , to the stunning posters of the mass mobilization campaigns of the people ' s republic of china . please see each collection ' s website for copyright issues .\nthe c . i . a . has tried to rebuild its network of spies in china , officials said , an expensive and time - consuming effort led at one time by the former chief of the east asia division . a former intelligence official said the former chief was particularly bitter because he had worked with the suspected mole and recruited some of the spies in china who were ultimately executed .\nmedical periodicals offer one of the best\narchives\nof the history of medicine in china . two of the most important are the china medical missionary journal and its successor which ran from 1887 - 1931 ( english only ) , and the national medical journal ( 1915 - 1931 ) . these two merged in 1932 to become the chinese medical journal ( in chinese \u4e2d\u83ef\u91ab\u5b78\u6703 , 1916 - present ) .\nat a time when the c . i . a . is trying to figure out how some of its most sensitive documents were leaked onto the internet two months ago by wikileaks , and the f . b . i . investigates possible ties between president trump\u2019s campaign and russia , the unsettled nature of the china investigation demonstrates the difficulty of conducting counterespionage investigations into sophisticated spy services like those in russia and china .\nwilliam baldwin , ed . a short practical narrative of the diseases which prevail among the american seamen , at wampoa in china : in the year 1805 . . . philadelphia : thomas t . stiles , 1807\nlocal excursions around shanghai and in other cities will examine both the culture and business aspects of china . in shanghai , students will explore the famous bund skyline , attend an acrobat show , sample local cuisine , and much more . mid - way through the program , students will take a weekend trip to hangzhou , a city renowned for its historic relics and natural beauty , and visit a buddhist temple and the six harmonies pagoda . finally , the program concludes with a five day trip to beijing which includes visits to the great wall , tiananmen square , and the forbidden city . from a business perspective , students will also visit a variety of corporations to learn how operations and human resources are management in china . past corporate visits include : lenovo , john deere , and lord .\nsaneyoshi , yasuzumi , suzuki , s . the surgical history of the naval war between japan and china : during 1894 - 95 ; translated from the original japanese report , tokio : tokio printing co . , 1900\nzhongshe , china \u2014 a moribund coal mine here descends deeply , more than 3 , 800 feet underground . but the deal in which a chinese state - owned conglomerate bought it may be even darker and more labyrinthine .\nthe project is building a bibliography of relevant works in the history of western medicine in china . this bibliography is housed externally with zotero to allow for better exporting and searching capabilities . suggestions for additional references are welcome . *\nwhile they will probably not face the extreme water stress blanketing the middle east in 2040 , global superpowers such as the united states , china and india face water risks of their own . high water stress in all three countries are projected to remain roughly constant through 2040 . however , specific areas of each , such as the southwestern u . s . and china\u2019s ningxia province , could see water stress increase by up to 40 to 70 percent .\nwith regional violence and political turmoil commanding global attention , water may seem tangential . however , drought and water shortages in syria likely contributed to the unrest that stoked the country\u2019s 2011 civil war . dwindling water resources and chronic mismanagement forced 1 . 5 million people , primarily farmers and herders , to lose their livelihoods and leave their land , move to urban areas , and magnify syria\u2019s general destabilization .\nbut china seems to have over - invested , leaving a glut of capacity in the heavy industrial sector that has forced plants to cut prices deeply . the low prices mean those factories are effectively operating at a loss subsidized by the state .\nvirtual tianjin \u5929\u6d25 the focus of award - winning work on public health by ruth rogaski and chinese historians like yu xinzhong , tianjin ' s unique nine nation concession zone provides a comparative study of hygiene and medicine in semi - colonial china .\nthis is a wide collection of information - - archive guides , primary sources , digitized materials \u2013 - selected to assist lay people and undergraduate students , as well as established scholars and graduate students . most sources to date focus on the period from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the formation of the people ' s republic of china . in the future we plan to include all aspects of institutionalized medicine in china from the nineteenth century to the present , including tcm . suggestions are welcome .\nby 2013 , the f . b . i . and the c . i . a . concluded that china\u2019s success in identifying c . i . a . agents had been blunted \u2014 it is not clear how \u2014 but the damage had been done .\nstill others were put in jail . all told , the chinese killed or imprisoned 18 to 20 of the c . i . a . \u2019s sources in china , according to two former senior american officials , effectively unraveling a network that had taken years to build .\nthe primary goal of mie 330 is to equip you with the technical knowledge you will need to be both an effective employee as well as an effective manager of employees . you will become familiar with the various aspects of managing human resources in a contemporary organization ; including hr planning , staffing , performance management , employee development , compensation , and employee relations . you will have opportunities to develop professional competencies required to function in a contemporary organization as both an employee and a manager .\nwhatever the drivers , extremely high water stress creates an environment in which companies , farms and residents are highly dependent on limited amounts of water and vulnerable to the slightest change in supply . such situations severely threaten national water security and economic growth . national and local governments must bring forward strong national climate action plans and support a strong international climate agreement in paris this november . governments must also respond with management and conservation practices that will help protect essential sustainable water resources for years to come .\nby 2012 it was china\u2019s 18th - largest state - owned industrial company by sales , with revenue of $ 52 billion . its wide - ranging products include medicine and beer , coal and real estate . its chairman , mr . song , holds the same government rank as a vice minister .\nthe graph below shows cumulative emissions including land - use change and forestry ( lucf ) for the top 10 emitters during the period 1990 to 2011 , when complete data are available . almost half of emissions come from just four countries : the united states , china , european union and russian federation .\nresearch on the rockefeller foundation\u2019s oversized investment in health care in china should begin with the digitised report of the rockefeller medical commission of 1914 that included members william welch , simon flexner and peabody , president of harvard ; then consult the archive guide for the rockefeller archive center ( rac ) , updated specifically for this project , to get a sense of the massive scope of medical projects undertaken by the foundation , its china medical board and its international health board . this would then lead to the rac website , which has digitised sources such as the annual reports , with full text search capacity , and has set up an online exhibition for its centennial .\nthe mole hunt eventually zeroed in on a former agency operative who had worked in the c . i . a . \u2019s division overseeing china , believing he was most likely responsible for the crippling disclosures . but efforts to gather enough evidence to arrest him failed , and he is now living in another asian country , current and former officials said .\nthe graph below expands the time period from 1850 to 2011 , during which data only on co2 emissions are continuously available . in this case , the five major emitters\u2014the united states , european union , china , russian federation , and japan\u2014 together contributed two - thirds of the world\u2019s historic co2 emissions - using up around 37 percent of our global carbon budget .\nchina has been particularly aggressive in its espionage in recent years , beyond the breach of the office of personnel management records in 2015 , american officials said . last year , an f . b . i . employee pleaded guilty to acting as a chinese agent for years , passing sensitive technology information to beijing in exchange for cash , lavish hotel rooms during foreign travel and prostitutes .\nfull access to the national medical journal ( and many other chinese language medical journals ) is available through the digital database \u5927\u6210\u8001\u65e7\u520a\u5168\u6587\u6570\u636e\u5e93 at major research institutions in the u . s . and china ( one month trial access may be available through your library ) . that database is missing the volumes scanned and available below for the years 1919 to 1923 . see oclc worldcat for paper holdings .\nthe previously unreported episode shows how successful the chinese were in disrupting american spying efforts and stealing secrets years before a well - publicized breach in 2015 gave beijing access to thousands of government personnel records , including intelligence contractors . the c . i . a . considers spying in china one of its top priorities , but the country\u2019s extensive security apparatus makes it exceptionally hard for western spy services to develop sources there .\nthere was good reason to suspect an insider , some former officials say . around that time , chinese spies compromised national security agency surveillance in taiwan \u2014 an island beijing claims is part of china \u2014 by infiltrating taiwanese intelligence , an american partner , according to two former officials . and the c . i . a . had discovered chinese operatives in the agency\u2019s hiring pipeline , according to officials and court documents .\nthose who rejected the mole theory attributed the losses to sloppy american tradecraft at a time when the chinese were becoming better at monitoring american espionage activities in the country . some f . b . i . agents became convinced that c . i . a . handlers in beijing too often traveled the same routes to the same meeting points , which would have helped china\u2019s vast surveillance network identify the spies in its midst .\nin the meantime , the resource portal has seen significant use since its launch in 2013 , with an average of over seven hundred page views per month in 2014 and 2015 \u2013 about half from the us and one - third from china and hong kong . as a general rule , most digitised sources available here are in english , as are physical sources described in north american and british archives , while those in china are in chinese . the website layout was designed for simplicity of appearance and use on computers , tablets or mobile phones , by aaron ganci of the herron school of art and design at iupui . given the predominance of english language sources , it will be also be a useful tool for historians of medicine in other parts of the world seeking to write more balanced accounts of the history of disease and human responses to it .\non the other hand , any indication that china will be idling steel capacity should be a welcome sign of the us steel sector . publicly traded us steel companies notched a $ 1 . 4 billion loss during the fourth quarter of 2015 , according to the us department of commerce . and outside the us , the world\u2019s largest steel company , arcelormittal , also blamed cheap chinese steel exports for its fourth - quarter loss .\nassessing the fallout from an exposed spy operation can be difficult , but the episode was considered particularly damaging . the number of american assets lost in china , officials said , rivaled those lost in the soviet union and russia during the betrayals of both aldrich ames and robert hanssen , formerly of the c . i . a . and the f . b . i . , who divulged intelligence operations to moscow for years .\nthe beer segment sells beer under the snow brand . the food segment operated via its arm , cr ng fung , which is a food conglomerate engaging in food research and development , production , processing , wholesaling , retailing , logistics and international trading . the beverage segment operates beverage plants in china . it markets purified water under the c ' estbon brand . the company also invests in properties . the company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in hong kong .\nofficials said the f . b . i . and the c . i . a . lured the man back to the united states around 2012 with a ruse about a possible contract with the agency , an arrangement common among former officers . agents questioned the man , asking why he had decided to stay in asia , concerned that he possessed a number of secrets that would be valuable to the chinese . it\u2019s not clear whether agents confronted the man about whether he had spied for china .\nstill , the chinese picked off more and more of the agency\u2019s spies , continuing through 2011 and into 2012 . as investigators narrowed the list of suspects with access to the information , they started focusing on a chinese - american who had left the c . i . a . shortly before the intelligence losses began . some investigators believed he had become disgruntled and had begun spying for china . one official said the man had access to the identities of c . i . a . informants and fit all the indicators on a matrix used to identify espionage threats .\nthe graph above shows emissions intensity for the top 10 emitters\u2019 whole economies and energy sectors . for the energy sector , the world average is 372 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions ( co2e ) per million $ gdp , but intensities vary across countries . seven of the top 10 emitters actually have a below average emissions intensity ; russia , china and canada are above the world average . these differences result from varying emissions levels and size of economy , but are also dependent on factors such as a country\u2019s energy mix the carbon intensity of sectors like electricity and heat generation , manufacturing , and transportation .\nfor example , scholars interested in the history of cholera in chinese ports would do well to begin by clicking on the general reports and guides section and scrolling down to the medical reports of the imperial maritimes customs . many of these reports were written by medical missionaries , and a second step for a researcher might be to determine which physicians wrote about outbreaks of cholera in china , then to follow the mission agency and look for digitised books by that missionary available through the selected electronic texts section , photographs and archive guides to enable onsite or ( in the case of generous archivists ) remote research .\nbut the c . i . a . \u2019s top spy hunter , mark kelton , resisted the mole theory , at least initially , former officials say . mr . kelton had been close friends with brian j . kelley , a c . i . a . officer who in the 1990s was wrongly suspected by the f . b . i . of being a russian spy . the real traitor , it turned out , was mr . hanssen . mr . kelton often mentioned mr . kelley\u2019s mistreatment in meetings during the china episode , former colleagues say , and said he would not accuse someone without ironclad evidence .\nthe ministry of lands and natural resources has temporarily suspended the operations of shaanxi mining ghana limited at gbane in the talensi district in the upper east region . this followed reports received by the ministry to the effect that the operations of the company had allegedly caused the death of some residents in the area . consequently , the company has asked its 500 workers to go home . . . meanwhile , workers of the company are not happy with the ministry\u2019s decision , describing it as\nunfair and giving undue advantage to illegal miners to continue their illegal mining activities .\n\u2026 the aggrieved workers alleged that it was rather those engaged in galamsey who had been straying onto the concessions of shaanxi and had been blasting unprofessionally , thereby causing their own deaths\u2026the underground mine manager , mr thomas yenzanya , said the company had successfully carried out its blasting without any problems only to learn that seven people had died elsewhere .\nwe have 18 professional and experienced blastmen who know the blasting procedures . these blastmen had worked in places like anglogold ghana before they joined the shaanxi mining company ,\nhe said .\nin 2009 , daqing zhang of peking university and william h . schneider of indiana university\u2013purdue university , indianapolis ( iupui ) conceived a plan to help make the plentiful sources in the us and europe more available to scholars of modest means in china and to make digital sources available to students and scholars around the world . this resulted in a major grant from the luce foundation ( 2011\u201314 ) , which , in addition to two international conferences plus one volume of selected papers in english and one in chinese , produced a research portal that combines library and archive guides with a wide array of digital sources that were digitised by the project or were already available ( urltoken ) .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\n\u201cmarx forgot the problem that whoever manages a company tries to become its owner , \u201d he added .\n\u201cstate - owned enterprises try to spend as much as they can , so they have an excuse to demand more support and take more kickbacks . \u201d\nin the late 1990s , zhu rongji , then the prime minister , pushed hundreds of thousands of state - owned enterprises into the private sector , but the 120 or so largest of these businesses had the political muscle to resist privatization .\ninstead they won official backing as pillars supporting the state\u2019s role in the economy . they gained wealth and influence over the last decade , partly from their almost unlimited access to low - interest loans from state - owned banks .\nbut since taking office in march , prime minister li keqiang has dropped hints that he wants to rein in the privileges of state - owned enterprises , so that private companies win a bigger share of bank loans , investment projects and market opportunities .\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\u201cstate - owned enterprises and private business should be regarded equally , \u201d mr . li said at a meeting with economists and executives in april .\nparty insiders and economists have said , however , that the issue of state - owned enterprises is so contentious that a party leadership meeting in the fall is likely to put off any big decisions .\nlocals like mr . kang are frustrated by the mine ' s continued closure .\nmr . wang had few specifics regarding mr . song , but the chinese media and internet discussion groups have been full of speculation over where the sums paid for the mines ended up ."]}
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", "topic": 37}], "title": "muxtape", "paragraphs": ["muxtape speaks : justin ouellette on the bpp : the bryant park project video : the founder of muxtape talks to the bpp .\nmuxtape creator justin ouellette has a new version of muxtape . the a modern promise website he talks about in the video includes an example of the first post - riaa version of muxtape , as ouellette confirmed .\nas of yesterday , though , muxtape has returned , sort of . the muxtape founder justin ouellette and i conducted the following exchange over e - mail .\nmuxtape # 5 : just like you said , everything is happ . . .\nthe big appeal of muxtape 1 . 0 was the playlist\u2014the muxtape itself . other platforms offer the ability to make playlists but they are often bulky and hard to manage . with muxtape 2 . 0 , will people be able to make playlists from your catalogue of approved bands ?\nwebapp muxtape lets you upload mp3 ' s into a streaming playlist for anyone on the internet to hear . register for a free muxtape account , and start uploading mp3 ' s ( which you have permission to share ) , and send your muxtape url ( youraccount . muxtape . com ) to others , who can play your tunes directly from the page . muxtape ' s interface is bare - bones\u2014no album art and sparse song metadata\u2014and there ' s no obvious way for listeners to download the tunes you uploaded . check out wired ' s field guide to existing muxtape playlists for finding good listening there .\nmuxtape is a music service that lets its users create and share their online mixtape like mp3 playlists .\nmy favorite development on the web in 2008 was muxtape . the idea was useful and its execution was satisfyingly simple . users could upload mp3s to the muxtape server and make mixtapes of up to twelve songs each . muxtape then rendered the mixtape visually as a vertical list in 36 - point helvetica on a single web page . click on a title , and the sequence would play in order . editing and managing tapes was easy and all you needed to create a mix was an e - mail address . each muxtape had its own url , like sfj . muxtape . com .\nmuxtape is a music service that lets its users create and share their online mixtape like mp3 playlists . muxtape provides a very simple interface and a unique url to share playlists . users can upload up to twelve songs to their playlists .\nthis service offers free , open - source code that anyone can upload totheir website in order to create a muxtape - style mix of mp3s . the riaa had a fairly easy time taking all of thost muxtape mixes offline , because they were all on muxtape ' s servers . opentape circumvents thatdefense , but the tradeoff is that individual users themselves becomeliable to accusations of copyright infringement .\nwhile favtape once started out as a simple muxtape clone , this new release goes far beyond muxtape\u2019s feature set . one of the most important differences with muxtape is that you do not have to upload any songs to create a mixtape . instead , favtape lets you search for your music and add it to your playlists . to do this , favtape makes use of seeqpod\u2019s apis .\nbut , you hope for the best and plan for the worst . i suspect muxtape will reemerge in somewhat altered form at some point . in the meantime , here arefive alternative services to help fill the gaping void in your soulwhere muxtape used to be :\nupdate : eff senior staff attorney fred von lohmann says muxtape enjoys a certain degree of legal protection and asked why we didn ' t include imeem on this list . we ' ve added imeem ; here ' s what he says is wrong with porter ' s above assertion about muxtape :\nweek since we asked for an interview with muxtape founder justin oullette to find out about the site ' s still - cryptic riaa - induced blackout .\n[ quote = hexeh ; 16252717 ] yes . : p [ / quote ] well good luck and hopefully they won ' t , i loved muxtape\nwhile we are sad to see the muxtape we once loved disappear , it is great to see other services jumping into the breach and building upon muxtape\u2019s foundation . it\u2019s probably not the perfect streaming music service , but it comes pretty close . now we just have to hope that it will not be shut down too soon .\nother streaming platforms have also faced challenges around uploading . urltoken allowed users to upload their own mp3s until a month or so ago . what is muxtape\u2019s line on copyright content ? even though the content on streaming sites like muxtape and urltoken isn\u2019t downloadable , and seems to this civilian like excellent free promotion , record companies don\u2019t seem to feel the same way . especially because recordings might not be commodities for very much longer , why would labels and the riaa want to shut down sites like muxtape ?\nwhile muxtape\u2019s justin ouellette just posted a dire story about the shutdown of the popular mixtape service and his dealings with the music industry , favtape has updated its service dramatically .\nmuxtape will effectively remain closed for the general public and will only return as a music hosting service for bands . favtape , on the other hand , now looks like muxtape on steroids , with embeddable playlists , album art , integrated youtube search , a shuffle mode , and the ability to create tapes based on your urltoken and pandora bookmarks .\nwe\u2019re meeting up in 4 hours . i can\u2019t wait . i love delicious beverages and good music . ( and for those of you who haven\u2019t discovered muxtape : urltoken )\nopentape ' s creation and design are inspired by muxtape ' s success and sleek interface . we were disappointed with its untimely shutdown and wanted the web mixtape movement to continue .\nvisually and functionally , muxtape is great . the interface loads quickly , makes immediate sense , and doesn\u2019t come burdened with the flash animation and banners that ruin so many myspace pages . but the beauty of myspace is that anyone can start a page and put music up quickly . i can\u2019t think of a musical act that isn\u2019t on myspace . will acts be able to make muxtape pages easily , or will they have to go through a submission process ? i can imagine muxtape taking the lead in music the way facebook took the lead in social networking .\ni made three or four tapes and enjoyed tweaking them far too much . then , one day last august , the internet changed . all muxtape addresses suddenly led to a small image of a cassette tape and a brief note about \u201ca problem with the riaa . \u201d it was the web equivalent of a \u201cbe right back\u201d sign in a shop window . but muxtape never came back .\none month after the riaa shuttered mixtape - generator website muxtape , its founder , justin ouellette , has come forward \u2014 announcing the site will turn into \u201ca service exclusively for bands\u201d on urltoken .\ndespite servers crashing when the site first launched and asubsequent loss of a small percentage of newly created mixes , the siteis back on track and has plenty of room for expansion . muxtape ' screator told us that while he won ' t rule out advertising completely , heplans to keep muxtape super simple in subsequent releases , which isgood news for anyone who likes to share music without jumping throughhoops .\nporter is wrong about the legality of muxtape . as i understand it , allthe content on muxtape is uploaded by users , which means it qualifiesfor the same protections that youtube and every other ugc site enjoysunder the dmca safe harbors ( but they have to have\nnotice andtakedown\nand a policy for terminating users who repeatedly infringe \u2013 i have no idea whether muxtape followed these requirements ) . this issuewould have been the key question in the warner v imeem lawsuit , butthat one settled before we got any answers . it ' s also the centerpieceof the viacom v youtube case .\nsome might look at muxtape and wonder why its features are so limited . why can ' t i search ? why can ' t i customize the look of the player ? andwhy are the fonts so big ?\nthis was the shit when it came out . i wish i had taken screenshots - really admired muxtape ( and a similar website . . i think it was called favstar ? ) for the incredibly clean ui and ux\nthis one ' s closest to what muxtape could look like after the riaa is through with it . 8tracks allows users to upload eight tracks , with no more than two by the sameartist , and then follows the internet radio model of playing the songsin order ( as opposed to on an on - demand basis ) in order to qualify forsoundexchange ' s royalty rates for small webcasters . and unlike muxtape , it lets you embed mixes online .\ni don\u2019t know what muxtape is - - i\u2019m far too old and lazy to look into it - - but i\u2019m sure it was great . yet some bunch of dickheads went and closed his server down . what has gotten into them ? how does that advance their business ?\nthe thing is , there are hordes of sites out there that offer morefunctions than most people will ever use . muxtape doesone thing , and it does it very , very well : it allows people to createonline mp3 mix tapes in a matter of minutes , no expertise or hassletolerance required .\nit ' s still possible that at any given moment the note that has been on the sight since last week \u2013\nmuxtape will be unavailable for a brief period while we sort out a problem with the riaa\n\u2013 will be replaced by the mix sharing gloriousness we knew and loved .\n( many of the songs on this muxtape were selected in response to having watched the popular film\nthere will be blood\nfriday night . the line\ni have your blood inside my heart\nin this track has particular relevance . we just received our copy of the vinyl reissue of\nthe above / right screenshot represents the actual size of the muxtape widget . it\u2019s essentially a scaled down version of the old interface , suitable for embedding on the websites of bands who don\u2019t want to post their music next to ads ( or if they do , they want those ads to be their ads ) .\n, with the same sort of primordial , the - gods - are - against - me pathos . the title to this muxtape comes from the terribly affecting lyric in this number . this song is a four - minute rain of sledgehammers with the word\nbummer\nembossed on one of the long dimensions . )\nrather than allowing anyone to create and share online mixes from the mp3s on their computer , the new iteration provides bands with an ad - free way to promote their own music through a version of muxtape\u2019s clean , simple interface , which stands in stark contrast to the more cluttered interface found on ad - supported social networks .\nmuxtape is one of the web ' s cooler corners . the simple site , born last month , lets users post a single mixtape of 12 songs . your tape - - ever evolving , if you wish - - exists as a simple link that you can send around . for an example , see founder justin oullette ' s .\nif you already have a pandora or urltoken profile ( and really , anyonewho knows what muxtape almost certainly has one ) , all you need to do isenter your account information into favtape in order to create a mix ofsome of your favorite music that can be shared with friends . however , it offers the least control over the playlist of the options listedhere .\na new online mixtape service called muxtape made the rounds this month ( i dutifully threw one together myself . ) despite its numerous restrictions , i like it quite a bit more than the other social music services i\u2019ve tried . i discovered norwegian indie rock band ida maria while listening to matthew ingram\u2019s mix . they\u2019re catchy and intense , i suspect they\u2019ll go far .\nouellette came on our show last week to talk about his creation . muxtape is growing fast enough that he ' s having to build server capacity sooner than he expected . it ' s also drawing attention from copyright lawyers , some of whom say what he ' s doing could pass muster and some of whom say he ' s heading for a napster - style shutdown .\nmuxtape is going to be an invite - only system to start with . as a band , you\u2019ll need to be invited by another band in order to create a profile . it won\u2019t be this way forever , but we want to make sure we can effectively combat abuse and provide the best experience for everyone before we open the floodgates . even facebook didn\u2019t let everyone sign up right away .\nbands from the late 80\u2019s and early 90\u2019s i\u2019d like to see again : fetchin\u2019 bones , the reivers , the veldt , 24 - 7 spyz , deee - lite , the housemartins , style council\u2026 ross mcelwee needs to be celebrated , honored , deified . \u00e2 he may have invented reality tv , sure ; but he also changed the way we look at ourselves\u2026bolo ties are making a comeback ? \u2026i miss the first iteration of muxtape , where you could make your own mixtape online . waaah\u2026\nmajor labels know that charging for streaming will be big business as they move forward , especially as traditional sales decline . the promotional value of streaming , however real it may be right now , isn\u2019t big enough to keep labels from charging for it . the problem is that the price they demand is only realistic for an operation the size of myspace . the labels would rather shut a site like muxtape down than make a deal proportional to its size . i agree that it doesn\u2019t make much sense .\ni\u2019m done with flash . muxtape rewritten in html5 is about a quarter of its previous length ( and complexity ) and uses no plugins . other than firefox requiring ogg versions of the audio all the assets are the same ; it detects iphone - like devices and turns on the requisite extra features . add it to your home screen and relaunch it , when it runs full screen and responds to rotation ( especially on the ipad ) i bet you can\u2019t distinguish it from a native app . it even eats up that youtube embed .\nas for that other site that launched this week , myspace music , ouellette thinks it will fail . \u201cit will crumble because they aren\u2019t offering anything new , \u201d says ouellette . \u201cit\u2019s not well organized , it\u2019s outdated and irrelevant . myspace has a scummy feel . bands tend to do it because other bands do it . \u201d in the meantime , muxtape - like sites including mixtube . org , favtape , and delatube , have picked up some traffic . \u201cthe industry will catch up some day , \u201d ouellette says . \u201cit pretty much has to . \u201d\ni ( too ) love the user experience of muxtape ,\nsaid david porter , founder of 8tracks ( full interview ) .\nhowever , there really was no ' gray area ' regarding the legality of theservice . it ' s an on - demandoffering , and that requires direct licenses .\n( the eff ' s fred von lehman disagrees \u2013 see below . ) those licenses , he says , cost\naround $ . 01 / stream and require fairly substantial upfronts .\nby\nupfronts ,\nporter is referring to the common record label practice ofdemanding a large chunk of royalties before a company can startstreaming .\nor an iphone , or ipod touch , or safari , or firefox , or chrome , or opera .\nrunning in mobile safari has other advantages , too . since it\u2019s privileged by apple to run in the background , you can listen to music and use pretty much any other app simultaneously . for now this is only possible with html5 .\nenjoy the album , it\u2019s really great . francis plays at bowery ballroom tonight .\nthe jeff rubin jeff rubin show - interviews you didn\u2019t know you wanted to hear .\nyoshi sudarso has played a power ranger and appears in the upcoming film buffalo boys , but all jeff wants to discuss is his time in the waterworld stunt spectacular .\njeff rubin ( collegehumor , buzzfeed , youtube ) presents interviews with creative people who have turned their obsessions into professions , as well as expert analysis on geeky things that probably don ' t warrant analyzing .\nthis blog is no longer active . you can find a list of current npr blogs at urltoken . the bryant park project started as a blog in the summer of 2007 and ended as a radio show and online community in july 2008 . want to know more ? read our frequently asked questions .\noullette has yet to get back to us . the site is still down . we ' d still love to hear from you , justin .\nso we don ' t want to sound like we ' re delivering a sort of eulogy . no , we ' ll just leave that to others .\ntwo other services ( seeqpod and skeemr ) provide the music catalog from which mixwit users can create embeddable mixes without having to upload anything . the service appears to be legal , because mixwit pledges to take down copyrighted materials if the copyright holder asks them to do so . mixes created using the site look a lot like old school cassette tapes , and their designs can be customized .\nit ' s easy to create and share a playlist with seeqpod , but the songs come from various blogs and music directories from aroundthe net , so you may not be able to include the exact songs that youwant .\nwe neglected to include this site at first , but imeem , which we use to embed songs on listening post quite frequently , also includes the ability to create playlists that can be shared using a simple url ( thanks , fred ) .\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 .\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 )\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nopentape is a free , open - source package that lets you make and host your own mixtapes on the web .\nupload songs ( via web or ftp ) , reorder , rename , customize the style , and share what you like on other sites with an embeddable player .\nsharing your musical taste on the web should be fun and easy . we believe there is no reason it has to stop with the shutdown of a single site , so we ' ve created a free tool to make this possible .\nwe ' ve built opentape from the ground up the only element borrowed from muxtape\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s publicly available ui code is the song rearrange tool . ( if you ' d like to help us rewrite this contact us ) .\nthe future of opentape ' s success and development is in the hands of the community .\nwe are looking for skilled php5 , javascript ( mootools / prototype / etc ) and flash developers to make opentape even better . email opentape @ urltoken if that ' s you and you want to help .\nkinja is in read - only mode . we are working to restore service .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nnot denying the usefulness or humanity of genre , but it does seem to encourage a comfort zone that hinders real discovery . we are undecided .\nplease be careful not to upload 48 khz mp3s ; we don ' t have a proper check in place yet and flash usually chokes on them . 44 . 1 khz is perfect\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 .\npress j to jump to the feed . press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts\nvideo playlist . a collection of odd , artistic , low - key , christian videos made by a 40 year old woman who is also odd , artistic , low - key and christian .\nyou\u2019re launching the site with indie bands . were rappers not interested ? dance acts ?\npeople will be able to make muxtapes exactly like the original with any of the music on the site . bands will be able to see how many mixes include their songs , how often they\u2019re played , and other bands that show up alongside them .\ni work on it full - time . the financing is the same\u2014the funding comes from an individual investor . i haven\u2019t taken on millions of dollars from venture capitalists the way a lot of web 2 . 0 startups do . my model for generating revenue is selling enhanced functionality to bands and users rather than running ads . there will be a core version of the site that is free and doesn\u2019t feel crippled , but certain things like selling downloads or merchandise , or getting access to more in - depth statistical information , will be paid features for bands .\nsasha frere - jones worked at the new yorker as a staff writer and pop - music critic for ten years , beginning in 2004 .\nget a recap of the week in culture every weekend , in your in - box . sign up for our culture review newsletter .\nan image in a government briefing book helped a state department official see \u201cthe forest for the trees\u201d in the west bank\u2014and then was shared with the president .\na former union activist and veteran endorsed by bernie sanders has a chance to win the district represented for twenty years by paul ryan .\na new task force is built on the premise that the united states is under attack by malevolent immigrants .\ncond\u00e9 nast . all rights reserved . use of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our\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 .\nmay earn a portion of sales from products and services that are purchased through links on our site as part of our affiliate partnerships with retailers .\nsubscribe to the all - new rolling stone ! everything you need to know from the authority on music , entertainment , politics and pop culture .\nsign up for our newsletter and go inside the world of music , culture and entertainment .\nwe want to hear from you ! send us a tip using our anonymous form .\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 rolling stone , llc , a subsidiary of penske business media , llc . powered by urltoken vip\nfavtape does not host any of the songs itself , but solely relies on seeqpod\u2019s index for its music . seeqpod indexes mp3s anywhere on the internet , which surely leaves some doors open for copyright infringement claims by the riaa . as ars technica reports , seeqpod has already been sued by the riaa for exactly this business model of providing a \u2018playable search engine . \u2019 if seeqpod shuts down , favtape will be left without any music to play .\nfrom a user\u2019s perspective , however , favtape is everything one could wish for in a mixtape service , including a list of the top songs on itunes and last . fm , as well as iphone support and the ability to share your tapes by email or as a twitter message . favtape also includes numerous social features and lets you vote for tapes you like .\n[ quote = sin2051 ; 16252710 ] so is this just up until the riaa comes after you guys ? serious question [ / quote ] yes . : p\nplease tell me you aren ' t planning to take down all the copyrighted things . wow , look at all the disagrees , so noble of you fp .\n[ quote = orko ; 16252894 ] great job cosmic : biggrin : [ / quote ] where ' s the love man ? : ( kidding . . : d\n[ quote = hexeh ; 16252901 ] where ' s the love man ? : ( kidding . . : d [ / quote ] rated heart .\nnice . trying it out . [ b ] edit : [ / b ] urltoken awesome : v :\nalso , guys you can invite your friends using the invite link at the bottom of the page . spread the word ! digg and twitter us too and stuff .\n[ quote = hexeh ; 16253012 ] also , guys you can invite your friends using the invite link at the bottom of the page . spread the word ! digg and twitter us too and stuff . [ / quote ] noooo ! more popular = it gets taken down faster [ editline ] 02 : 32am [ / editline ] [ quote = mm3guy ; 16253040 ] friggin ' sweet ! diggin ' it . [ / quote ] and my argument is futile\nwell actually you guys could look into the files being hosted on an\nanonymous server\nthat way the site won ' t be taken down .\ntoo bad i store my music in flac primarily . i still put up my songs from my few mp3 albums .\n[ quote = snuwoods ; 16253243 ] too bad i store my music in flac primarily . i still put up my songs from my few mp3 albums . [ / quote ] you wouldn ' t want to endure the pain of uploading files that large on a home connection , anyway , would you ? anyway , flash doesn ' t support it so we can ' t do .\nsorry , you need to log in to post a reply to this thread .\nsubscribe now to get 6 months for $ 5 - plus a free portable phone charger .\nthis article has been reproduced in a new format and may be missing content or contain faulty links . contact wiredlabs @ urltoken to report an issue .\nin the below interview with wepctv , ouellette talks about why certain limitations of the cassette format make for a compelling online music service and refers viewers to a video for francis and the light\u2019s\nthe top .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ni have been out in different neighbourhoods to see if i could find some inherent opportunities to design local services for . what initially struck me was that there may be a need for a local information infrastructure of some sort . a layer of make - shift , temporary , local information is present in the public space . a closer look at the information given showed that the communicator often had commercial or practical agendas . is it possible to think of an information infrastructure that is more engaging , one that encourage social interaction ? presentations are on friday .\nah , this is something i have been fascinated with . have a look at this : urltoken from 2004 .\ni am a master student at the oslo school of architecture & design in norway . my studies are in industrial design , focused on interaction design and tangible interactions . this blog follows a studio course called\ntouch - new local interfaces\nthat researches tangible interaction and networked objects specially through rfid technology . my projects investigates interactions in the public domain , and is working against services around bike - sharing systems . feel free to comment ! gunnar bothner - by\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\nnews , reviews and opinion since 2001 | online at urltoken |\nyou ' re keeping some dark secrets , but you talk in your sleep .\n- - j . f .\n( in an era of good feel - bad songs , this one might take the cake . perhaps the closest\nshow at philadelphia ' s silk city lounge . they may or may not have opened for\n, those dudes with all the custom four - string guitars . we requested this song . and then they played it . and for a moment we had the world by the tail . this whole song is a best part , but perhaps the best part of the best part is the screamed backing vocal in one of the final verses . exhilarating . we used to scream along in our silver volvo sedan after charging 12 packs of beer to the family gas card when we were sequestered in virginia . a memory that makes us wonder where our copy of\n( title track from important record from erstwhile boston act . not as catchy as\nwinona\nand not as epic as\nkick the tragedy ,\nbut even so this song provides the blueprints to the exceptional first iteration of this band . with\n( we loved the k logo this band used . the act featured future members of every philly band except the ones you were in . we recall there was a pro - teen single these guys did that had a blue sleeve , and if you really want to be our friend you ' ll email us mp3s of that . there also may have been a 10 - inch , although we may be confusing\non that one . anyway , this song requires playback at heroic volumes so the churning muck of the guitars rises to waist - level . an argument could be made that this is the best track on the\n/ sweeney never quite got a version of\ntiny ships\nrecorded that matched the live versions we witnessed . )\n( mrs . clicky clicky says this song sounds like it should have been on\nthe muppet movie\nsoundtrack . and of course she ' s right . incidentally , word is our boss ' cousin , who you know from popular movies and television programs , has inked an agreement to write a new script for the muppets film franchise . anyway , back to\n. this track graced an early jagjaguwar release . when we lived in virginia the dude who ran jagjaguwar was the graphic designer at the arts weekly where we sold classified ads . we can ' t remember any of the other tracks on the record , as this song eclipses them all . )\n( this german act ' s record seems largely overlooked , which is too bad . it was released around 1995 and is on par with the 18th dyes and occasionally even the pavements of the era . we select this one because it is good , and also because it is interesting to hear two songs named\ngizmo\nin a row . every band should have a song named\ngizmo .\n)\n, to thrilling effect , if your idea of a thrill is hearing songs that are sad delivered by a guy who does deadpan better than most , probably without trying . )\n( a curveball track from a record filled with curveballs . we ' ve searched the internetz now and again to see if ms . minsky ever released another record besides this one on the austrian angelika kohlermann label , but we never find anything . which is too bad . this record is special . )\nis fairly remarkable if one stops to think about it . nothing they ' ve done this decade has really resonated with us , but there was a time in the mid - ' 90s when the band was dark , dangerous and boundlessly sexxy with two x ' s . that time was probably after this song was recorded , as we pinpoint it to the material released on the peerless\n' s classic is revelatory . great backing vocal in here . if anything , bachmann ' s sorrowful take seems more appropriate to prince ' s tale of the lover that would not be controlled , and the lovee too weak - willed to do anything about it . )\n( this is one of the songs that plays in the movie adaptation of the sequel to your life . incidentally , you ' ve been chosen as an extra . you have just been told off in the hotel lobby right in front of all the bellboys and the over - friendly concierge . she walks out . this is the saddest song ever recorded , and something about the weird mix of oldham ' s voice , the creaky first - wave drum machine , guitar , piano and albini ' s spare production gives this the song the impact of an entire shelf of books collapsing on your heart . )\ntoday ' s hotness : johnny foreigner , she , sir , armal . . .\nyoutube rodeo : under - rated dinosaur jr . or\nwhatev . . .\ntoday ' s hotness : lilys , robert pollard , camper van . . .\nreader rewards : win julie ocean ' s long gone and ne . . .\ntoday ' s hotness : maybe it ' s reno , cocorosie , nosfe . . .\ntoday ' s hotness : icy demons , ringo deathstarr , 65d . . .\nthis is probably the first parse javascript app in the wild ! cool stuff guys .\nit\u2019s pretty buggy on firefox . when i first loaded the site , it kept trying to search for something even though the search box was empty . then i reloaded the page and compiled and saved a mix tape (\n) . but i couldn\u2019t play any of the tracks with the player \u2013 no sound came out when playing , and clicking next did nothing . also , the pause button that is the alternate of the play button had its round button borders smaller than the pause symbol .\ntaking a look at it . i guess we didn ' t really test it in firefox\nsame as roryokane , couldn ' t play the tracks . clicking next goes to the next song , but no sound .\ni made a tape and sent it to my wife right away , with a bunch of music that means a lot to us . it was a fantastic way to relive a lot of memories in a few minutes .\ndid the same thing for my wife . . . i await her response . ; )\na ) provide a disclaimer .\nhey , this isn ' t really a flirt tape , i just thought you would like these .\nthat ' s kind of rude , and very sexist . please be polite , and maybe re - read this :\noi , not this again . let not a single comment be directed at a specific gender , ever .\nwell , you shouldn ' t . so it ' s a good name !\neven if you shouldn ' t ( and i ' m not convinced that ' s necessarily true ) , that does not therefore mean it ' s a good name .\nnot sure where else to report issues . i was able to search for songs , add them to a mixtape and share it via email . i wasn ' t able to play any songs though . after pressing play , it would send a request to the youtube api and receive a successful response ( 200 ok ) , but just sit there and not play anything . each time i press next , the same thing would happen - a successful request then nothing .\nthis is fantastic . mixtapes use to be such a great form of self - expression . thanks for making a tool to bring them back !\npretty cool . i made something similar ( a site that played any song via youtube ) last year at a hackathon but i failed to think of such a creative idea , props .\nahh , i see now . we ' ve been working on a way to do the same without flash - have you had any success with that ?\np . s . when viewing source ( on chrome , os x ) it shows the . search and . mixtape divs as blank ! is there a reason for this ?\nthank you for bringing this to my attention - i will make good use of the network tab going forward : ) i had only ever really used console and elements in the past .\nthis seems pretty cool but i think you might have been banned . . . the player won ' t play . which basically inevitably happens to every app i ' ve seen that grabs songs off youtube and repurposes it . the one that most sticks out to me is the old songza .\nwhen i loaded the page it was mostly blank . as soon as i zoomed out the browser , the page loaded properly .\nmight have been a browser issue . chrome 19 . 0 . 1084 . 54 on lion .\nthis site is pretty much broken on mobile safari . the top banner in purple is cut off on the right and i have no way of scrolling over . : (\nam i the only one for whom this never worked ? it didn ' t work 6 hours ago and it ' s not working now . still hacker news ' d or just me ?\nbut be prepared for lawyers . . . these guys send ugly letters with long numbers : /\nyes , he needs to add\nno copyright intended\nto protect himself .\nlest anyone misunderstand , shasta is referring to the practice of misinformed youtube users adding that phrase to their videos as part of a cargo - cult - esque attempt to avoid drawing the attention of the ringwraiths of sauron , er , lawyers of mpaa / riaa .\ni wish it weren ' t called flirttape so i could send it to friends ! also , i ' m using ie ( at work . . ) and it keeps throwing me errors\nyou guys may have been banned . . . looks like youtube doesn ' t like to have its player hidden .\nwhy wouldn ' t you read the api terms and comply with them before wasting all the development effort on something that will only get shut down ? my advice is switch to the soundcloud api .\n( is there anything more satisfying than an open e major chord that just hangs there and sustains ? well , yeah , there ' s the rest of this song , the first verse of which describes salvaging major appliances from the trash . we can say from firsthand experience that the vocals were tracked on a very hot day around an open mic in a small stuffy living room while pulling off a milk jug of moonshine ; hence the last verse . we ' re always happy to have an excuse to proselytize the fong , so here ' s a download of the track above | | kam fong - -\n( opening track from a cassette release from the first iteration of this band . this tape and\n' s first 7\naffected us a great deal , not only because each is great , but because prior to their release it didn ' t seem within the realm of possibility that people like us could write their own material and release it . we recall being shocked to see the cassette on the shelf with the rest of the merchandise at our beloved and much - missed first location of repo records in north wayne , and we purchased it immediately ( much to the amusement of the guys , some of whom we later befriended ) . we love the lo - fi production on the\ncassette , because it packs each track with the sense that they are under some volatile pressure and could burst at any second . )\n( another heart - felt tip of the hat to the late geoff doring . we thought this song stuck out a little bit from the rest of the tracks on this set because of the acoustic guitars . and we swear there ' s whistling in there around the three - minute mark . so it took us a long time to come to terms with\nstart with me .\nbut it is easily among the best tracks on this ridiculously under - rated record , released on dave allen ' s world domination label in 1997 or so . it ' s near impossible to follow what doring is singing , but the song is an incredibly affecting strand of hooks . what the hell , how about an mp3 ? | | latimer - -\n( had the pleasure of seeing these guys live , and they were really impressive .\ngraph\nhas a little bit of everything and channels\nin a very effective manner . we love the little hi - hat fill in the first section . but the most gripping thing is the coda , where the singer repeats\nsummers brown , winters green\nlike a protective spell . )\n( so another track like the lost cut above that made an impression on us because it was another local - - that is , suburban philadelphia - - band writing and recording their own material during a time when we equated the ability to write music with the ability to saw women in half and pull rabbits from hats . this is not the band ' s best cut , but it is the only one that remains in our cassette collection . our memories are almost always of questionable veracity at this point , but compared to the other\ntracks we recall (\n11th grade english ,\nstay\n) this track is particularly dark . we seem to recall it came from a later set of recordings that would seem to indicate the band had dug back into\n( a nice mid - tempo track from a pretty overblown record released on spin - art . superfluous hockey rink organ . certainly not the first track we think of when we consider the band , but for some reason the opening line was in our head this morning as we ground coffee beans . )\n( we like this band so much it is embarrassing . we even told them as much when we met them in new york last fall . right now they are flying to japan for a string of dates . when we were scouring ebay recently we found that some of the band ' s singles had been issued to radio as cds , so of course we had to have those . the result of which is we can offer you this b - side . we ' re very hopeful that the physical release of the band ' s debut\n, which will occur on an unspecified tuesday in october , will contain all the various b - sides and maybe even some radio sessions as bonus tracks . but since we can ' t bank on that , we continue to fuel the british economy by buying all the imports we can get our hands on . )\n( wonderful album opener from defunct band ' s second cd . would have made much more sense to post a\ntrack , as that is this band ' s precursor and it fits better within the theme of the mix . but we love this one , and it ' s the one we ' re feeling this morning . we think this would make an awesome cover for\nhas more than its share of amazing lines , but one of the best may be when mr . pauly here confides\nso sure that we lost it , while i ' ve got my hands in your pockets .\n)\n( as an adult we ' re conflicted now about songs that deal with drug abuse and addiction with any sort of favorable stance . sorry ( at least we didn ' t complain that music is too loud , right ? ) . but even so this track is a beautiful tangle of bass and guitar melodies . and we ' re very fond of its linear composition , which we blatantly stole for a song many , many years ago . the final seconds where the mix goes kaleidoscopic is so awesome . )\n. there ' s some magical alchemy that occurs when the atmospheric production of the music is paired with singer adam granduciel ' s mix - slicing petty - doing - dylan vocals . this track is particularly dense and droning . if we knew more about music theory we might be able to make some assertion about how drone in particular keys works for us . layered guitar leads create most of the action here , and the overall effect is dreamy . mr . granduciel was recently featured in stereogum ' s quit your day job\n, but during the last few years he has found time to lay down some tracks , and we are constantly surprised when this comes up in the shuffle to see that the song that just made us think\ndamn !\nis by our pal . we particularly like the cello at the end , it ' s very george martin - ish . this fits very nicely alongside the track above , no ? )\n( this song is so sad we often can ' t bear to listen to it , and o ' riley ' s version is somehow even sadder . )\nthat was the show that was : xiu xiu at the paradis . . .\nnot in america : hot club de paris '\nhey housebrick . . .\ntoday ' s hotness : geographer , mobius band , the wann . . .\ntoday ' s hotness : sunny day real estate , max tundra . . .\ntoday ' s hotness : lemonheads , bob mould , superman r . . .\nmusic and tech industry insiders - - including clap your hands say yeah frontman alec ounsworth , bomb squad founder hank shocklee , and legendary manager peter jenner - - gather in washington d . c . to discuss the future of music creation , marketing , and commerce .\nfull disclosure : i briefly wrote for the future of music coalition ' s blog and the organization that i currently work for , public knowledge , was among the sponsors of d . c . policy day 2009 . such is the incestuous nature of d . c . tech policy . every year , music industry insiders , legislators , technology innovators , students , working musicians , and policy wonks converge on washington d . c . for the future of music coalition ' s annual d . c . policy day ; a day - long event filled with panel discussions on the future of music creation , marketing , and commerce . given that the future of music coalition - - a d . c . based music and technology policy think tank that aims to represent the voices of artists on capitol hill - - often works to bring these disparate constituencies together to address various policy issues , the event felt like a physical manifestation of the organization ' s day - to - day work .\nclap your hands say yeah some loud thunder the future of music coalition d . c . policy day 2009\nlike many of the best comedies and tragedies , this weimar - era silent film understands how each mode is often a hair ' s breadth from the other .\nit ' s a testament to zevin ' s understanding of multiple age groups that she ' s able to capture a variety of women at various life stages . her portrayals feel honest and true .\nvisual artist / silos frontman walter salas - humara preps new album , walterio , which speaks to his punk / roots origins ."]}
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{"id": 55237, "summary": [{"text": "banca tercas is an italian bank based in teramo , abruzzo .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "on 1 january 2011 the bank purchased banca caripe from banco popolare , which the bank group also referred as tercas caripe .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "however the bank was acquired by banca popolare di bari in 2014 , which in turn the bank became part of the bp bari group . ", "topic": 1}], "title": "banca tercas", "paragraphs": ["on 1 january 2011 the group sold banca caripe to banca tercas , the bank only section in abruzzo .\non 1 october 2014 , the special administration of banca tercas was lifted and new management was appointed by banca popolare di bari in its new capacity of sole shareholder of banca tercas .\nafter the transactions banca tercas and its subsidiary banca caripe , the major saving banks in abruzzo , became subsidiaries of bp bari .\nwhile banca tercas has received incompatible aid , the commission did not find evidence of aid to the buyer , banca popolare di bari .\non 1 january 2011 banca tercas acquired the controlling interests of banca caripe ( 95 % ) for ? 228 million from banco popolare .\nhow can i put and write and define banca tercas in a sentence and how is the word banca tercas used in a sentence and examples ? \u7528banca tercas\u9020\u53e5 , \u7528banca tercas\u9020\u53e5 , \u7528banca tercas\u9020\u53e5 , banca tercas meaning , definition , pronunciation , synonyms and example sentences are provided by ichacha . net .\nabout bpbari banca popolare di bari is the parent company of the homonymous banking group , whose subsidiaries are \u201cbanca tercas\u201d , \u201cbanca caripe\u201d , \u201ccassa di risparmio di orvieto\u201d and \u201cpopolare bari corporate finance\u201d .\nin 2007 intesa sanpaolo sold their 20 % shares on banca tercas for ? 89 million to other investors .\nfondazione pescara abruzzo , the banking foundation which originated from caripe , owned 3 . 5 % shares of banca tercas as well as 5 % of banca caripe .\nin 2014 bp bari contributed the capital increases of banca tercas , which was under special administration by the state .\nheadquartered in teramo , italy , banca tercas spa reported total consolidated assets of eur3 . 5 billion at june 2010 .\nbanca tercas is headquartered in teramo , italy . at december 2011 , it had total assets of eur5 . 3 billion .\nin december 2015 , european commission ruled that the capital injection to banca tercas in 2014 , would be classified as state aid .\nin october 2006\n' banca tercas s . p . a .\n' was found with the foundation sold 15 % shares to the public , as well as banca intesa retained their 20 % shares .\nwith this acquisition banca tercas will become leading local bank in the abruzzo region , with a market share of about 17 % of deposits and 11 % of loans .\nbanca piccolo credito valtellinese : finalisation of the purchase of 100 % equity . .\nbanca piccolo c : finalisation of the purchase of 100 % equity in cla . .\non 27 july 2014 the extraordinary shareholders ' meeting of banca tercas , called by the special administrator , decided to cover the losses , which had occurred during the special administration through the cancellation of all existing ordinary shares and a cash injection by the fitd . with the same occasion the shareholders approved a capital increase of eur 230 million reserved to banca popolare di bari , which after the subscription of the capital increase became the sole shareholder of banca tercas .\nthe fund carried 11 interventions , which 2 out of 11 banks returned to normal operation ( cassa di risparmio di prato and banca tercas ) . 4 additional bank were bail - out by newly established italian national resolution fund of single resolution mechanism in 2015 . ( banca delle marche , banca popolare dell ' etruria e del lazio , cassa di risparmio della provincia di chieti and cassa di risparmio di ferrara ) istituto per il credito sportivo , gbm banca and banca popolare delle province calabre were still under special administration as at 2015 .\nbanca monte dei paschi di siena s . p . a . p . i . 00884060526\nbanca monte dei paschi di siena s . p . a . p . i . 0088406052\nin july 2014 , the fitd with the approval of the bank of italy , provided approximately \u20ac300 million in support ( through capital injections and guarantees ) to banca tercas for its acquisition by banca popolare di bari . these measures were not notified to the commission as required by the treaty .\nfurthermore , although banca tercas ' existing shareholders were fully written down at the time , subordinated creditors did not make any contribution to the cost of restructuring , as is required under burden - sharing principles .\nbanca piccolo c : 2018 - 2020 business plan - the de - risking plan envi . .\nbanca piccolo credito valtellinese : 2018 - 2020 business plan - the de - risking pl . .\nbanca piccolo credito valtellinese : creval business plan 2018 - 2020 - project & l . . ;\nfollowing an in - depth probe , the european commission has concluded that the support granted by the italian mandatory deposit guarantee scheme to banca tercas constitutes incompatible state aid based on the facts and circumstances at hand .\nbanca tercas is the holding company of a banking group operating mainly in the abruzzo region . at the end of 2011 , banca tercas had a total balance sheet of \u20ac5 . 3 billion and a market share of about 0 . 1 % of total banking assets in italy . on 17 april 2012 based on the findings of a supervisory inspection performed by bank of italy , the bank was placed under special administration .\nbanca tercas is a small italian bank with a market share of about 0 . 1 % of total banking assets in italy . in july 2014 , the italian mandatory deposit guarantee scheme fondo interbancario di tutela dei depositi ( fitd ) intervened in favour of banca tercas in order to cover the losses of the bank and support its sale to banca popolare di bari . the commission found that the fitd acted on behalf of the italian state . the measures are not in line with eu state aid rules , because italy did not present a restructuring plan and the measures did not minimise the aid nor the resulting distortions of competition . the commission welcomes that private banks are now considering supporting banca tercas voluntarily . in any case , depositors remain fully protected .\ncontrary to those rules , banca tercas ' subordinated creditors weren ' t forced to take losses on their holdings , the commission said . italy has challenged the recovery decision before the general court of the eu ( gc ) .\nmilan , oct 8 ( reuters ) - italian mid - tier lender credito valtellinese said on tuesday its board had decided not to start talks for a merger with troubled peer banca tercas , as conditions were not in place .\neuropean commission ruled that the bail out of banca tercas by fitd in 2014 was a state aid , while new bank recovery and resolution directive of eu required to bail - in some investors of the bank before any state intervention .\ncreval , which holds 7 . 8 percent of tercas , said last month it had started a due diligence on tercas , which is under special administration , to evaluate the possible tie - up . ( reporting by francesca landini , editing by danilo masoni )\nmilan ( reuters ) - italian mid - tier lender credito valtellinese said on wednesday it was considering a possible tie - up with troubled peer banca tercas but that it had not taken any decision about a possible recapitalisation linked to the deal .\nmilan , january 04 , 2011 - - moody ' s investors service has today downgraded the standalone bank financial strength rating ( bfsr ) of banca tercas spa ( banca tercas ) to d + from c - , which now maps into a baa3 on the long - term rating scale , from baa1 previously . at the same time , its long - term deposit rating was downgraded to baa2 from a3 . the short - term deposit rating of p - 2 was affirmed . all ratings have a stable outlook .\nthe innovfin agreement will allow bp bari to provide loans to innovative companies in italy over the next 2 years with the support of a guarantee provided by the eif and backed under horizon 2020 , the eu framework programme for research and innovation . the eu support for innovative italian companies is expected to generate a portfolio of eur 100m of bank loans . banca popolare di bari will provide loans to innovative businesses and some loans will also be channelled via the following banks - cassa di risparmio di orvieto , banca tercas and banca caripe .\nbrad wanamaker extended his contract with banca tercas teramo until january . the rookie guard signed another short - term deal with the team to replace trey johnson , still out due to an injury . in the first three games in serie a , wanamaker averaged 9 . 7ppg and 4 . 7rpg .\non 27 february 2015 , the commission preliminarily concluded that the intervention by the fitd in favour of banca tercas constitutes state aid and opened an in - depth investigation . at that stage the commission also considered that the information available was insufficient to establish whether the aid is compatible with the internal market .\nthe downgrade of banca tercas ' s long - term deposit rating to baa2 from a3 follows the downgrade of the bank ' s standalone bfsr . the bank ' s deposit rating benefits from moody ' s expectation of a moderate probability of systemic support , resulting in a one - notch uplift from its baa3 bca .\ncredito valtellinese , which holds 7 . 8 percent of tercas , said it expected to complete the due diligence by the end of september and hold a board meeting to discuss the issue on october 8 . italian newspaper mf said on wednesday credito valtellinese could inject 200 million euros in tercas , and would need a capital increase to be able to do that .\nin a statement credito valtellinese said it had recently started a due diligence on tercas , which is currently under special administration , to evaluate the possibility of a merger among other things .\naccording to the information available to the commission , the fitd has in the meantime consulted its members as to whether they would voluntarily agree to support banca tercas . if private actors decide according to their own objectives and from their own funds , without mandate from the state , to support banks in difficulties , no state aid issues would arise .\ndeposit guarantee schemes are mandatory under eu law to ensure that covered deposits are paid out when a bank is liquidated and exits the market , in which case there are no state aid issues . however , in the present case , the fitd intervened beyond this pay - out function to depositors by granting support to a bank in difficulty , banca tercas .\nbanca tercas teramo will extend brad wanamaker contract who is going to expire in few days . trey johnson , signed in the summer , is still injured and wanamaker will be kept in the roster waiting for a final decision about johnson . wanakamer is averaging 9 . 7ppg and 4 . 7rpg in serie a in the first three games of the season .\nsiena , 9 may 2018 \u2013 banca monte dei paschi di siena announces that today received the resignation from the position of alternate statutory auditor of mrs carmela regina silvestri .\nthe principal methodologies used in this rating were\nbank financial strength ratings : global methodology\npublished in february 2007 , and\nincorporation of joint - default analysis into moody ' s bank ratings : a refined methodology\npublished in march 2007 . moody ' s previous rating action on banca tercas was implemented on 18 june 2009 , when the ratings were affirmed .\nsiena , 4 may 2018\u2013 banca monte dei paschi di siena announces that today received the resignation from the position of board member of professor giuseppina capaldo , for professional reasons .\nthe commission opened an in - depth probe into the support measures in february 2015 , because it had doubts on their compatibility with eu state aid rules . the commission\u2019s investigation showed that fitd acted on behalf of the italian state when it granted support to banca tercas . furthermore , the aid measures are not compatible with eu state aid rules , in particular the 2013 banking communication , because :\nmilan , may 07 , 2012 - - moody ' s investors service has today downgraded banca tercas ' bank deposit rating to b3 from baa3 and the prime - 3 short - term rating to non - prime ; at the same time , the bank ' s standalone bank financial strength rating ( bfsr ) was downgraded to e + , mapping to a b3 standalone credit strength , from d + / baa3 . all ratings remain on review for downgrade .\nin early 2016 , fitd added a voluntary scheme in its article of associations , which bail out banca tercas by voluntary contribution of the member banks of fitd . ( it was followed by cassa di risparmio di cesena , a small bank in mid 2016 ) even before the introduction of the voluntary scheme , the officials of fitd had also declared that the fund could not bail out the aforementioned 4 banks entirely , due to small size of the fund .\nno . the bank of italy is tasked with authorizing requests for mergers between banks on the basis of criteria established by law , designed to ensure that the newly established bank can be managed in a sound and prudent manner . in the case of banca popolare dell\u2019etruria - banca popolare di vicenza the proposed merger was independently mooted by banca popolare di vicenza . the bank of italy , as is its custom , examined the arguments put forward on both sides in order to rapidly form an opinion prior to a possible request for authorization . but the talks stalled because the parties failed to reach an agreement and there was no formal request for authorization .\neu commissioner in charge of competition policy margrethe vestager said :\neu state aid rules set strict limits for providing support to banks in difficulty \u2013 they protect taxpayers and fair competition . all member states have to take care to respect these rules . however , of course other banks are free to put up their own funds for such cases , by their voluntary decision and without state interference - i welcome they are now considering to step in for banca tercas .\nbanca tercas ' bfsr could be moderately upgraded - - although unlikely in the short to medium term - if its controls , governance structure and operations are visibly and demonstrably strengthened , accompanied by improving profitability and capitalization over a sustained period . the bfsr could be downgraded further if the administration weakens the bank ' s franchise or funding profile , if further credit quality issues surface , or if there are steps taken by the administrator that would be to the detriment of creditors or depositors .\nhowever , the amount raised from the private sector for atlante 1 fell short of solving the sector ' s problems and resources became stretched in june 2016 when the fund bought shares worth \u20ac2 . 5 billion of struggling lenders veneto banca and banca popolare di vicenza . therefore , in august 2016 , in order to tackle the immediate problems of monte dei paschi di siena , a second privately backed bank support fund with similar features was set up \u2013 atlante 2 .\nnot all forms of public intervention fall within the definition of state aid but it might be surprising that the use of resources stemming from banks themselves , i . e . private resources , can also be subject to state aid scrutiny . the road to setting up atlante 1 began in december 2015 when the european commission declared that italy ' s decision to provide regional lender banca tercas with a \u20ac300 million injection from its deposit guarantee fund was incompatible with the european union ' s state aid rules .\nbanca tercas operates 112 branches in the region of abruzzo in italy , with total assets at june 2010 of eur3 . 5 billion . credit strengths include the bank ' s good market position in its home region and in the home town teramo ( market share for loans and deposits at 19 % and 44 % ) , its solid liquidity profile with significant retail funding and its strategy to remain focused on traditional banking in its local territory . financials are satisfactory , although they have been weakening during the crisis .\nitaly did not present a restructuring plan , so the commission was not able to evaluate if the aided entity could return to long - term viability . this is notwithstanding the efforts that banca popolare di bari may have made after its acquisition .\nsiena , 22 march 2018 \u2013 following certain rumors reported in the press , banca monte dei paschi specifies that no capital increase deals are being evaluated and that the implementation of the restructuring plan proceeds according to the scheduled timing , as already communicated to the market . in parti\u2026\nthe european investment fund ( eif ) and banca popolare di bari ( bp bari ) assisted by finanziaria internazionale , have signed an innovfin agreement for smes benefiting from the support of the european fund for strategic investments ( efsi ) , the heart of the investment plan for europe .\nbanca monte dei paschi di siena s . p . a . informs that it has reached a binding agreement with cerved group s . p . a . ( \u201ccerved\u201d ) and quaestio holding s . a . ( \u201cquaestio\u201d ) for the sale of its non - performing loans platform\nthe fitd began to create a scheme \u2013 to run in parallel with the obligatory one \u2013 open to the \u2018voluntary\u2019 participation of the banks , in order to resolve the tercas case ex post . work on its establishment began on 22 november 2015 and ended on 25 january 2016 . the scheme is endowed with \u20ac3 billion for interventions , roughly equal to the amount already transferred from the fitd to tercas and which must now be repaid to the fitd as a result of the requirements of the european commission\u2019s decision . for the four banks subsequently placed under resolution , the banking system was unable to gather sufficient consensus within its ranks to attempt this solution .\nsiena , 12 april 2018 \u2013 the ordinary shareholders ' meeting of banca monte dei paschi di siena , held today under the chairmanship of stefania bariatti , has approved the separate and consolidated financial statements as at 31 december 2017 . the group closed 2017 with a consolidated net loss for the \u2026\nsiena , 12 march 2018 \u2013 the board of directors of banca monte dei paschi di siena has resolved to convene the ordinary general meeting in siena , viale mazzini 23 , on 12 april 2018 at 9 : 30 a . m . , on a single call , to discuss and pass the following resolutions : individual and consolidated financia\u2026\nthe combination of these factors point to a significantly higher risk profile , compatible with an e + standalone financial strength rating . the review for downgrade will focus on the developments over the coming weeks and the actions that will be taken by the regulator , assessing whether they can underpin the bank ' s current risk profile or whether they may lead to a possible further deterioration for creditors . the review will also assess the future direction and prospects for banca tercas , including steps the bank can take to reinforce its risk management , governance and control structures . the review will also consider any actions or plans to strengthen the bank ' s capital base to improve its resilience against further credit losses and against the broader challenges facing the italian banking system , notably a deteriorating operating environment , weakening asset quality and more challenging wholesale funding markets .\nla banca d\u2019italia utilizza cookie tecnici e di terze parti per il funzionamento del sito : per maggiori informazioni e per sapere come disabilitarli puoi leggere l ' informativa sulla privacy . la prosecuzione della navigazione mediante accesso ad altra area del sito o selezione di un elemento dello stesso ( ad esempio , di un ' immagine o di un link ) comporta la prestazione del consenso all ' uso dei cookie .\nbanca caripe operates with 51 branches mainly in the region of abruzzo , with a strong presence in the province of pescara , it ' s home town . as of 30 june 2010 , the bank had total assets of eur1 . 6 billion . the bank was established in 1871 and became part of the banco popolare group in 2001 . tier1 ratio stood at 8 . 75 % in june 2010 and the bank closed the first half of 2010 with net income of eur5 . 6 million ( 2009 : eur1million , 2008 : eur7million ) . the remaining 5 % shareholding is held by the local foundation pescarabruzzo .\nas was communicated in the case of the cassa di risparmio di teramo ( tercas ) , even if the fitd only uses resources provided by the banking system , according to the european commission , the fund is fulfilling a public function and therefore its intervention qualifies as state aid . the european commission \u2013 in discussions with the italian government \u2013 confirmed that the rules on state aid would also have applied in full to interventions by the fitd in the case of the four ailing banks later placed under resolution . this would have led to the application of the burden - 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out of banks by taxpayers through creating a framework for the rescue of systemically important bank functions and the orderly winding down of the remaining parts of a bank without using taxpayers ' money . thus , the new resolution framework tries to shift the major burden of a bank failure to the bank ' s shareholders and creditors . the new rules are designed to ensure that use of public money will be limited to extraordinary situations and only allowed after shareholders and creditors have substantially contributed to the bank rescue through burden sharing .\nthe default solution under the european bank resolution framework is to put a failing bank into resolution prior to any public recapitalisation . under the brrd , this requires prior burden sharing by shareholders and creditors of at least 8 per cent of the bank ' s liabilities through bail - in or otherwise , before resolution authorities can look to access other forms of stabilisation funding such as recapitalisation with public funds . equity and subordinated debt holders must be bailed - in first . senior creditors and non - covered depositors must participate in the burden sharing if this is required to reach the 8 per cent threshold . only depositors with deposits of up to \u20ac100 , 000 that are covered by mandatory deposit guarantee schemes ( dgs ) are automatically exempted . the brrd leaves open the possibility of taxpayer intervention , but this is on a limited basis and any such intervention would be subject to the eu ' s rules governing state aid .\nas an exception to the rule , public funds may be injected into the banks without triggering a resolution via ' precautionary recapitalisation ' under article 32 ( 4 ) ( d ) brrd . this article permits capital injection from state funds , provided that the injection is precautionary , follows a stress test , and specifically addresses capital shortfalls implied by an ' adverse scenario ' . precautionary public sector recapitalisation is not permitted for banks that are insolvent or considered likely to fail in the near future under the ' point of non - viability test ' in the brrd . the article also permits public sector guarantees to be given in respect of access to central bank liquidity . however , again , the use of public funds must be in compliance with state aid rules .\nwith respect to banks , the current eu framework for state aid is further specified in the 2013 banking communication of the european commission . the 2013 banking communication continues to define detailed rules applied by the commission in cases where the provision of state aid is related to banks . it is worth noting that the 2013 banking communication was enacted prior to the adoption of the new european resolution framework and is therefore not fully aligned with it . in practice , this can create frictions , in particular , with respect to the required level of burden sharing .\nboth the brrd and the 2013 banking communication stipulate mandatory burden sharing of shareholders and creditors before any state aid is granted . however , unlike the brrd , the 2013 banking communication does not oblige senior debt holders to contribute to restructuring costs . therefore , the burden sharing rules set out in the 2013 banking communication are of particular importance if a bail - in is not already required by the brrd , such as in the case of precautionary recapitalisation . otherwise , the burden sharing requirements under the brrd are stricter .\ndespite stressing the importance of burden sharing , the 2013 banking communication acknowledges that there may be exceptional circumstances in which burden sharing would not be proportionate or where burden sharing is considered to be counter - productive to the preservation of financial stability . thus , no burden sharing is required if implementing such measures would endanger financial stability or lead to disproportionate results . this exception could cover cases where the aid amount to be received is small in comparison to the bank ' s risk weighted assets and the capital shortfall has been reduced significantly in particular through capital raising measures , such as rights issues , a voluntary conversion of subordinated debt instruments into equity , a liability management exercise , capital - generating sales of assets and portfolios or securitisations , earnings retention , and other measures reducing capital needs . while the european commission has made clear that it is determined to interpret this provision narrowly , the exception may open a path to avoid a bail - in if at the same time resolution under the brrd can be avoided .\nit goes without saying that the burden sharing requirements under the state aid regime are only triggered if the measure in question actually constitutes state aid . yet , this is not true in all cases where state resources are used to intervene in distressed banks , in particular if a government decides to intervene in a bank in the same way as a private investor would .\nthis is the course that italy pursued in april 2016 when its government sponsored the creation of a private - backed bank rescue fund to tackle concerns over the health of its financial sector .\nthe problem stems from the fact italian banks are nursing more than \u20ac360 billion of non - performing loans which are proving to be a drag on economic recovery . due to state aid rules , italy turned to the private sector for a solution . the result was atlante 1 , a \u20ac4 . 25 billion back - stop fund sponsored by cassa depositi e prestiti ( a state - owned institution ) , banks , insurers and other institutional investors , such as the italian banking foundations . the fund aims to stabilise italy ' s financial system by purchasing ( i ) newly issued shares of banks which do not meet their srep capital requirements and ( ii ) npl portfolios .\nin order to attract a wide range of investors for selling notes to the securitised assets it holds , atlante 1 can benefit from a guarantee scheme introduced by the italian state . despite the government ' s intervention , the european commission has found the scheme free from state aid since the risk for the state is limited and , in particular , the state ' s remuneration for the risk taken is on market terms .\nthe ongoing problems facing the italian banking sector represent the first serious challenge to brrd and when the uk voted to leave the european union , this triggered a sharp sell - off of italian banking shares on 27 june amid concerns about their financial health . italy ' s prime minister matteo renzi argued that eu rules on the provision of state aid should be waived on the grounds of preserving financial stability . the european union rejected this request . the need for a taxpayer - funded capital injection was alleviated when the country ' s banks did reasonably well in the stress tests , and a plan is in place for a private sector rescue of stricken lender monte dei paschi di siena .\nlikewise , support by resolution funds , even if sponsored by private banks , generally falls under eu state aid control , since they are regularly created by the state and run by the resolution authorities . state aid control remains applicable even in case of resolution .\neven if a bank is under resolution , this does not mean that state aid control ceases to apply . on the contrary , state aid rules will retain their importance alongside the brrd . as an example , the sale of a bridge bank to which assets of a bank under resolution have been transferred will have to comply with state aid provisions . this has implications for the sale procedures and can limit the support for the bridge bank or its buyer in connection with or following re - privatisation . the same is true for any form of public financial support used during resolution . as a consequence , measures implying the use of the resolution fund cannot be granted without the commission ' s prior approval ."]}
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- each one diffe . . .\nthe simpich name in dolls is not completely going away . david simpich will continue the marionette theater he developed some 20 years ago , using simpich dolls as \u201cactors . \u201d and , according to the catalog , the simpiches have created a \u201csecondary market\u201d on their website for buyers and sellers of their dolls .\nbeautiful simpich character doll depicting an old peasant woman carrying a basket of apples . among the most iconic simpich designs , the peasant woman was in constant production from 1952 until 2007 .\ncharacter dolls are made from original molds , like sculptures , but that ' s just the beginning . character dolls have to be painted , dressed and mounted , all of which require time and detailed individual effort . at simpiches , that has involved work in recent years by 45 trained employees .\nsimpich character dolls , which began as christmas presents for parents in 1952 when newlyweds bob and jan simpich were too broke to buy gifts , will close its doors saturday , dec . 23 ( although calls on previously placed orders will be taken until the early part of january ) .\nthese simpich carolers are part of phyllis murray\u2019s collection on display at the montford inn , . many of these handmade dolls are 50 years old .\nfounded in 1952 by artists bob and jan simpich , the company known as simpich character dolls , ltd . , created iconic americana - style figurine dolls . the characters in their doll lines have included historical and mythological figures ; christmas - themed dolls like carolers , angels , and santas ; and even storybook figures such as tom sawyer , huck finn , alice in wonderland , pinocchio , and pecos bill . jan and bob retired in early 2007 , after closing . . .\npre - owned very good condition simpich character doll rare war cry salvation army lady 1990 # 666 / 1500 no original box high 12\nthank you for looking .\npre - owned very good condition ( see the pictures ) simpich character doll street light lamp post . measures 19 1 / 2\ntall light scratches . thank you for looking .\nthe simpich doll is authentically dressed and stands about 12\u201d tall . very good condition .\nfor major repairs we can\u2019t take care of , we will be happy to refer you to a simpich character doll restoration specialist who will work directly with you on the repair before it is consigned into our shop . however , simpich showcase is not able to work as a \u201cmiddle man\u201d for these repair procedures , and damaged dolls cannot be shipped or delivered to us before the repair work is done . in many cases , even major damage to a simpich figure can be addressed by a restoration specialist , but the cost for this must be discussed directly with her / him . unfortunately , simpich dolls that have been nearly destroyed by fire , smoke , flood or other extreme conditions cannot always be salvaged .\nthe following appears in the entry lobby to the simpich character dolls business , inside a wreath formed of many of bob and jan simpich ' s creations : note to gallery visitors : again jan and i wish to express to you our heartfelt appreciation for seeking our work and giving us the privilege and joy of creating all these editions . don ' t miss the message of hope and joy in them . it has been a wonderful life experience for us and we hope that you continue to receive pleasure from the pieces that you have acquired . jan and bob simpich\nanecdotes from the early years can be found in the simpich catalog . in 1954 , when the first simpich angels were designed , \u201cbob and jan sold an angel to purchase their christmas tree ( cost : $ 3 . 50 ) . \u201d in 1957 , they created dolls depicting characters from classic children ' s stories , including alice in wonderland , pinocchio and pecos bill . and in 1959 , after bob and jan had packed dolls on the floor for shipping , \u201csometimes orders were delivered to the bus station late at night , the dolls ' paint barely dry , \u201d the catalog states .\nthis is the simpich character doll\nstanding angel\n. she has porcelain head , arms , feet , and wings . she is dressed in white and gold robes . she rises and is suspended above her white cloud . this doll . . .\nsimpich showcase welcomes excellently maintained simpich figures that you wish to consign into our store and online doll shop . once your dolls are approved and delivered to us , we will establish a price that is competitive in today\u2019s market , but will maintain and / or advance the value of your figures in the secondary market . we will also handle the photography , sale and shipping of all figures . all consigned pieces must be in pristine condition\u2013 free of chips , stains , broken pieces and odors\u2013 for simpich showcase to offer them for final sale ( see our repairs section below for more info ) .\nutilizing a full cast of hand - carved marionettes , frances hodgson burnett\u2019s famous novel is staged in this live production by puppeteer david simpich .\nthe finished pieces have been sold locally from their store at 2413 w . colorado ave . and nationally from a catalog and website ( simpich . com ) .\nsweet william\nis part of the character elf series and features a cute little elf holding a sunflower . it stands 6\ntall and is very nicely detailed . don ' t miss out on this opportunity to add to or s . . .\nthe employee dedication is one of the best parts of the story , according to the simpiches . staying open through this year meant giving the simpich workers more than a year ' s notice .\ngabe\nis part of the character elf series and features a cute little elf blowing on a hurn . it stands 6\ntall and is very nicely detailed . don ' t miss out on this opportunity to add to or start your c . . .\nbeen going here since i was a toddler . i am 37 now . this is a must see ! how in the world did it only get 3 stars . this is a 10 star establishment . thank you to the simpich family for such a wonderful gift to colorado !\nover the years , the couple developed scores of characters from clay , with still more created by their sons , ragan and david . jan ' s signature pieces have been the younger - looking , more delicate dolls , such as \u201cthe standing angel , \u201d while bob has specialized in more wizened forms , such as his various elves or the recent \u201cend of the line santa . \u201d\nduring the business ' early years , the couple did it all , working out of their house , with any help coming chiefly from family members . neither had studied pottery extensively . but when their improvised christmas presents in 1952 resulted in others seeing them and wanting dolls like them , the simpiches began creating more , and it grew from there . \u201cwe never set out to make a business , \u201d bob said .\nthis theater show is unlike anything i ' ve ever seen . truly very unique and very skilled . it is a one - man puppeteer show with marionettes and the detail of the dolls and scenery are fantastic . the skills of the performer are wonderful , very well done with an impressive range of voices , sound effects , lighting , and more . the show was filled with laughter and delight from the audience as well as chilling elements of drama . we saw a christmas carol and i would highly recommend it . i don ' t think it was overly religious like other reviewers complained about . just because a story has elements of christianity doesn ' t mean he ' s forcing it on you so i would tell the other reviewers to calm down and enjoy the art and unique skill in front of you . it is no easy task to put on such a unique show of skill by yourself with handmade marionette dolls of your own making .\nthe closing will vacate 2413 w . colorado ave . and the upstairs of 2411 ( the downstairs houses the holly berry house retail store ) . the two simpich - owned buildings , which together comprise nearly 11 , 000 square feet , are for sale . the asking price is $ 1 , 050 , 000 , according to travis bontrager of the realty firm of hoff & leigh .\nthe marionettes are incredible and worth checking out ( particularly the museum ) . they are simply breathtaking and a whole lot of fun to see . however , if you happen to be an atheist , beware of paying to see the christmas production simpich puts on each year . it ' s very religious - lots and lots of scripture and difficult for children to enjoy after about 20 minutes . even though we spent about $ 80 on our tickets , we left at intermission because it was just too over the top . just my opinion . others in this city will likely appreciate it more .\nthe business , which employs 45 people , has been located in old colorado city since 1978 .\nthe couple is ready for retirement , they said in a recent interview . \u201cit ' s hard , \u201d jan conceded , but \u201cwhen it ' s over , it ' s over . \u201d\nclassically trained artists , both plan to take a break from years of clay creations and spend more time on painting . bob , who was school district 11 ' s art director for 26 years already has a mural - esque group of paintings that is slated to hang in an area hospital .\nthe simpiches had originally wanted to close the business at the end of 2005 , but were flooded with so many orders they decided to stay with it another year . according to the website , sales had been \u201cflat\u201d for the past five years , so \u201cwe did not anticipate such a response . \u201d\neven now , bob and jan are not sure that all orders can be filled ( the last were taken nov . 1 ) . \u201cwe ' ve been trying to fill orders all year , \u201d bob said . added jan , \u201cwe ' re doing the best we can , but we told them ( people who placed later orders ) that we couldn ' t guarantee anything . \u201d\n\u201cwe were advised not to do it , \u201d bob said . people told them the employees would leave and find other jobs . instead , nearly all have stayed . even some who have found other jobs have continued to moonlight for the simpiches on a part - time basis .\nthey look back affectionately but critically on those earlier pieces , recalling their constant efforts over the years to improve technically and stylistically .\nduring this time , jan and bob had three children and they adopted another , while bob continued to work for district 11 .\nthe duo delayed the need for a commercial factory by fixing up where they lived . in 1955 , they built a work studio onto their manitou cabin ; in 1963 , they moved to a larger house on the westside ( where they still live , near the garden of the gods ) , and in 1975 they built a studio addition onto that house .\nthat worked until ' 78 , when they took the big plunge . synchronizing with bob ' s retirement from district 11 - which allowed him to work full - time on the family business - the simpiches moved their shop to the front part of the 2413 building in old colorado city and expanded production .\nthe space demands continued . first they expanded to the back of 2413 , then they bought 2411 , bob recalled .\nyoung and disagreeable mary lennox is forced to stay at her uncle craven\u2019s manor on the bleak yorkshire moors of northern england after the death of her parents . here she is drawn to a secluded garden surrounded by a high stone wall and with no apparent door or gate . when the entrance is miraculously revealed , mary\u2019s exploration begins and the mysteries of her uncle\u2019s manor are steadily brought to light .\ninitially , please call us at 719 . 465 . 2492 to discuss the pieces you are interested in consigning or fill out the form below . we will let you know if we can accept your pieces based on quality , your financial expectations and the space we have available in house . in some cases , we may be overstocked on certain figures , but will place your name and items on our waiting list to be approved , brought in or shipped to us at a later date .\nsometimes a figure you might wish to consign with us cannot be approved because of a break , chip , stain or other repair need . many small repairs can be done in - house and any fees incurred will be taken off the final selling price .\nlady with muff 12\n( small chip to curl on reverse of her head . - man with lantern 14\n( small chip on lantern . see the picture ) . - man with mandolin 13\n. - little boy with snow ball 8\n- man flute player 1 . . .\nshe has never been played with , but has been displayed for many years . therefore she is a bit dusty . there are no stains , but her wooden base does have a few scratches .\ncopyright \u00a9 1995 - 2018 ebay inc . all rights reserved . accessibility , user agreement , privacy , cookies and adchoice\nthis page was last updated : jul - 09 14 : 03 . number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date . see each listing for international shipping options and costs .\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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{"id": 55248, "summary": [{"text": "rfm corporation ( pse : rfm ) is a publicly listed food and beverage company in the philippines .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "rfm is a manufacturer of flour and flour-based products , milk , juice drinks and ice cream .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "as of june 2013 , rfm had an asset base of p12 billion and a total market capitalization of p17 .1 billion . ", "topic": 39}], "title": "rfm corporation", "paragraphs": ["rfm corporation - rfm corporate centerpioneer st . , mandaluyong city , , - food , beverage & tobacco\n4 . ) rfm foods philippines corporation - ceased operations ; former joint venture with indofoods .\n3 . ) jose ma . a . concepcion iii - president and ceo of the corporation . chairman of the board : cabuyao meat processing corporation , interbake commissary corporation , rfm equities , rfm insurance brokers , filipinas water bottling company , unilever rfm ice cream . vice chairman of one mckinley place .\nrfm . ph company profile & executives - rfm corp . - wall street journal\nwe don ' t have enough reviews for rfm corporation - flour division yet to show an average rating .\nrfm corporation , food products , mandaluyong , metro manila , . . . + 63 ( 2 ) 6318\n3 . ) rfm equities , inc and subsidiaries - it was organized in 1996 to hold and manage rfm corporation\u2019s holdings in two small financial services subsidiaries \u2013 conglomerate securities and financing corporation ( csfc ) and rfm insurance brokers , inc . ( ribi ) .\nmr . francisco a . segovia serves as director of rfm corporation since october 30 , 1986 . he has a bachelor of science degree in business management from the ateneo de manila university . he is president of segovia & corporation , inc . , fritz international philippines , inc . , horseworld , inc . , big a . aviation corporation , intellicon , inc . , regina realty / chilco holdings , araneta institute of agriculture , republic dynamics corporation and republic consolidated corporation . he is a director of rfm insurance brokers , inc . , rfm equities , inc . and philtown properties , inc . he is also a member of the investment committee of the corporation .\nthe company also operates non - food businesses , which include barging services ( rizal lighterage corporation ) and insurance brokerage ( rfm insurance brokers , inc . ) , and leasing of commercial / office spaces ( invest asia corporation ) .\ninstitutional investor inquiries : rfm corporation welcomes inquiries from institutional investors , analysts , and the financial community : investor relations rfm corporation phone number : + 63 . 2 . 635 . 3329 + 63 . 2 . 631 . 8101 local 7820 & 7889 fax number : + 63 . 2 . 632 . 0839\nmr . john marie a . concepcion serves as chief executive officer & managing director - unilever rfm ice cream inc . and director of rfm corporation . he has a degree in business administration from seattle university , washington , u . s . a . he is also a director and treasurer of selecta walls land corporation ( swlc ) . he became a director of the corporation on october 29 , 1987 .\nmanila , philippines \u2013 food and beverage company rfm corporation of the concepcion family will acquire the royal pasta business of the unilever group for p2 . 1 billion .\nproducts catalog rfm corporation , company , philippines , - enterprise page . contact information , enterprise essential elements - an address , telephones , fax . products and services\nto contact rfm corporation , please visit urltoken . company data is provided by s & p ; global market intelligence . please use this form to report any data issues .\n7 . ) invest asia corporation ( 96 % ) - owns the rfm head office and land . leases commercial and office spaces to its affiliates and third party tenants .\nms . ma . victoria herminia c . young serves as senior vice president - white king division , general manager - interbake commissary corporation and director of rfm corporation . she has a bachelor of science degree in management and marketing from assumption college in 1981 . she is currently the general manager of interbake commissary corporation and vice president of white king division , a division in the branded food group of the corporation . she is a trustee and president of rfm foundation , inc . , trustee of soul mission org . , ronald mcdonald house of charities and a director of interbake commissary commission .\nmr . melchor b . bacsa serves as vice president - head of supply chain , consumer group of rfm corporation . he holds bachelor of science in chemical engineering from adamson university . prior to joining rfm corporation , he was the director for operations , branded consumer foods division from 2008 to 2010 at universal robina corporation , where he started his career in 1983 . he also held positions at the production management association of the philippines ( promap ) and first cavite industrial estate association ( fciea ) .\nmr . felicisimo m . nacino , jr . , is director of rfm corporation . he served as executive vice president and chief operating officer until september 30 , 2014 . he has a bachelor of arts degree in economics and a master\u2019s degree in business administration , both from the university of the philippines . he is director of philtown properties , inc . ( formerly philippine townships , inc . ) , rfm insurance brokers , inc . , rizal lighterage corporation , unilever rfm ice cream inc . , and other companies in the rfm group . he first became a director of the corporation on march 30 , 1995 . he is a member of audit and executive committees of the company .\naside from pasta , rfm also sells selecta ice cream in partnership with unilever .\nchief executive officer & managing director - unilever rfm ice cream inc . , director\n1 . ) cabuyao meat processing corporation - produces hotdogs , corned beef , hams , and other meat products under the swift brand .\nthe swift processed and canned meat business are assets and business owned by rfm and not swift foods inc . , which is no longer part of the rfm group .\nms . susan a . atienza serves as assistant vice president - research and development ( flour based group ) of rfm corporation since december 2009 . she has a bachelor of science degree in food technology from the philippine women\u2019s university . she was the plant manager at leslie corporation from 1979 to 1987 . she held the position of r & d ; manager for branded snacks of san miguel mills , inc . from 2003 to 2009 . she initially joined rfm corporation in 1987 until 2001 as r & d ; manager of the bakery group and re - joined the company in december 2009 .\nmr . joseph d . server , jr . , serves as director of rfm corporation since august 30 , 1979 . he has a bachelor of arts degree in economics from the ateneo de manila university and a master\u2019s degree in business administration from the wharton school of the university of pennsylvania in the united states . he is chairman of the board of bjs development corporation . he serves as chairman of rizal lighterage corporation and director of swift foods , inc . he is a member of company ' s audit and investment committees .\nmr . philip v . prieto serves as assistant treasurer of rfm corporation since january 1 , 2013 . he was vice president - corporate purchasing and general services of the company . he has a bachelors of arts degree from the university of san francisco . he joined the company in 1995 as the purchasing manager of cosmos bottling corporation when this was still under the ownership of the company\nrfm said the transaction ' s total value can reach between p800 million and p850 million .\nmr . jose ma . a . concepcion , iii , has been chief executive officer , president and director of rfm corporation since 1989 . he was appointed as director on october 30 , 1986 . he holds bachelor ' s degree in business management from dela salle university . he is the chairman of the board of directors of cabuyao meat processing corporation , interbake commissary corporation , rfm equities , inc . , rfm insurance brokers , inc . , fwbc holdings , inc . , filipinas water bottling company , inc . , unilever rfm ice cream , inc . ( formerly selecta walls , inc . ) , he is a director of concepcion industries inc . he was an awardee of the ten outstanding young men of the philippines ( toym ) in 1995 and time global 100 list of young leaders for the new millennium in 1994 .\nin a disclosure to the philippine stock exchange on thursday , january 16 , rfm president and chief executive officer jose concepcion said the acquisition will strengthen rfm ' s leading position in the pasta category .\nrfm buys unilever ' s royal pasta brand for p2 . 1 - b | abs - cbn news\nthunderbird poro point development ventures , inc . , rfm corp . , transnational diversified group , inc .\nrfm president and ceo jose a . concepcion iii said the royal brand , which has a premium price point , will strengthen the market leadership of rfm and complement the value - positioning of the fiesta brand .\nrfm corporation ( the \u201ccompany\u201d ) is a major player in the food and beverage industry in the philippines , specifically in the processing and manufacture of flour , flour - based products , milk and juice drinks , canned and processed meats , ice cream , and bottled mineral water .\nthese stories are testaments that rfm indeed went beyond from being a corporation into a provider of opportunities for filipinos . with the current economic status that the philippines is enjoying , things are looking rosy for all of us . rfm will continue to assert its position , and we hope that the company will not just expand\u2014we are also hoping that ordinary filipinos can also benefit from our success .\n2 . ) interbake commissary corporation - operates a high - speed bun production line . it\u2019s first , and continues to be the biggest customer , is mcdonald\u2019s . interbake supplies the bun\nkm 47 , rfm road , brgy . pulo ( 7 , 013 . 06 mi ) cabuyao , laguna 4025\nrfm said the royal brand brings a solid and enduring heritage value with around 58 years of experience in the philippines .\nmoving forward , rfm said it will continue looking for acquisitions to strengthen its position in the food and beverage categories .\n2 . ) ernest fritz server - vice chairman of the board of directors in rfm . member of the board : philtown properties , inc , one mckinley place , rfm equities . president of philam fund , inc . wharton mba graduate .\nworldwide paper mills , inc . , rfm equities , inc . , bjs development corp . , rfm foundation , inc . , philippine stratbase consultancy , inc . , rfm - science park of the philippines , inc . , uniphil computer corp . , unidata corp . , rfm corp . , millenium mining & management corp . , philtown properties , inc . , one mckinley place , inc . , philtown property management , inc . , invest asia corp . , cirtek holdings philippines corp .\nproduct excellence , aggressive marketing , keen management and good governance are the driving forces that steer rfm ' s recognized success .\nmr . romeo l . bernardo has been independent director of rfm corporation since september 25 , 2002 . he has a bachelor of science degree in business economics ( magna cum laude ) from the university of the philippines ( diliman ) in 1974 and a master of arts degree in development economics ( valedictorian ) from williams college ( williamstown , massachusetts , u . s . a . ) in 1977 . presently , he provides business advice as board director in listed philippine companies , such as alfm funds ( chairman ) , bank of the philippine islands , globe telecom , aboitiz power , national reinsurance corporation of the philippines , philippine investment management ( phinma ) inc . , and institute of development and econometric analysis , inc . he is the chairman of the compensation committee and member of the audit , investment , executive and nomination committees of rfm corporation .\nmr . ernest fritz server has been vice chairman of the board of rfm corporation since october 27 , 1988 . he has a bachelor of arts degree in economics from the ateneo de manila university and a master\u2019s degree in business administration from the wharton school of the university of pennsylvania . he is also a vice chairman of philtown properties , inc . , and a director of rfm equities , inc . and rfm foundation , inc . he is the president of superior las pinas , inc . , westview properties , inc . , capital mediaworks , inc . , multimedia telephony , inc . ( broadband philippines ) and seacage industries , inc . he is a member of the board of directors of bjs development corporation , phil stratbase consultancy , inc . and chairman of arrakis holding , inc . he was the president of philam fund , philippine home cable holdings , inc . , trans - pacific properties , inc . and united housing corporation . he became the chairman of intercity properties , inc . and vice chairman of commercial bank of manila , consumer bank , cosmos bottling , co . he also served as a director of farmingtown , rizal lighterage corporation , rfm insurance brokers , inc . and psi technologies . he is also the chairman of the investment committee and a member of the compensation committee of the company .\nconcepcion said that rfm will continue to explore acquisitions that will expand its share of the food and beverage market in the philippines .\nphilippine center for entrepreneurship address : 5 / f rfm corporate center , pioneer cor . sheridan sts . mandaluyong city metro manila philippines\n1 . ) jose s . concepcion , jr - chairman of the board , ceo of rfm corporation and swift foods , inc . founding chairman of namfrel . member of the board of philtown properties , inc . former dti secretary , chairman of the board of investments , member of the central bank monetary board ( 1986 - 1991 ) .\nin a disclosure to the stock exchange , rfm said it signed the deal to sell the swift brand to pacific meat company inc .\nrfm recently inked a distribution agreement with global packaged pineapple and fruit dealer dole , as well as condiments maker marca pina . \u2013 urltoken\nthe transaction will allow rfm to focus and expand on its businesses where it is strong , such as selecta , its ice cream joint venture with unilever , fiesta pasta , white king - flour - based mixes , selecta milk and sunkist beverages ,\nrfm said .\nms . charmaine c . bautista serves as vice president and head of marketing of rfm corporation since september 1 , 2011 . she was assistant vice president from march 1 , 2011 to september 1 , 2011 . she holds bachelor of arts in mass communication from the university of the philippines . she was the assistant vice president - group brand manager at san miguel corporation - beer division from 2008 to 2011 and international franchise manager for non - alcoholic beverages in the same company from 2005 to 2007 . she was the brand manager at ginebra san miguel inc . from 1995 to 2005 .\nthe deal that combines the two largest pasta makers in the country will allow rfm to significantly boost its market share , officials said yesterday .\nms . raissa hechanova posadas serves as director of rfm corporation since april 3 , 1997 . she has a master ' s degree in business administration from imede ( now international institute for management development ) lausanne , switzerland and a degree in bachelor of arts major in applied economics from de la salle university . she is a member of the compensation and nomination committees of the company .\nmanila , philippines - concepcion - led food and beverage company rfm corp . has sold its swift brand to a subsidiary of century canning group .\naside from pasta , rfm is also into ice cream through selecta , a joint venture with unilever ; white king cake and sauce mixes ; and sunkist beverage .\nin a regulatory filing , rfm , the maker of selecta ice cream and fiesta pasta , said it acquired the brand royal and pasta business of the unilever group .\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153the transaction was valued at $ 47 . 8 million or over p2 . 1 billion , covering mainly the royal trademarks , goodwill and inventories , \u00e2\u20ac\u009d rfm said .\nabout us | terms of service | privacy policy | api | list all philippine pictures | philippine government forms | philippines arts and antiques | trip barker \u00a9 urltoken 2007 - 2018 . all rights reserved . website / software design and development in the philippines by eacomm corporation .\nhowever , the deal does not include the meat plant and building in cabuyao , laguna . rfm will continue to use the facility for its other food and beverage products .\nrfm vice - president ramon m . lopez said the acquisition will boost the company\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s earnings , with the 15 - 20 percent income growth target this year to be upgraded .\n11 . ) ws holdings ( 60 % ) - 40 % owned by unilever . incorporated to invest in , purchase and own shares of stocks , bonds and other securities of obligations including real estate and personal property of any foreign or domestic corporation , or partnership , or association .\nrfm owns fiesta , the number one pasta brand in the philippines , while royal ranks number two . both brands offer spaghetti , macaroni , pasta and sauce bundles in the market .\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153the acquisition is expected to boost topline revenues of rfm , and will more than offset the lost revenues out of its selling the swift meat business in late 2012 , \u00e2\u20ac\u009d the company said .\nin this light , we are adopting these values of excellence and entrepreneurship in our company . after all , rfm was able to build a solid foundation because of the enterprising attitude of its founders . i believe that it is about time that the company should somehow provide an opportunity for filipinos to be enterprising and allow them to succeed through their own means . currently , rfm is beginning to do \u201centrepreneurship programs\u201d among our key brands . since it is our anniversary , let me share the stories of these ordinary entrepreneurs , whose efforts in building their own lives with rfm\u2019s help should also be celebrated .\nmanila , philippines - food and beverage firm rfm corp . has strengthened its foothold in the pasta segment with the acquisition of the pasta business of anglo - dutch consumer goods giant unilever group for more than p2 billion .\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153i estimate our market share to go beyond 50 percent with the acquisition , \u00e2\u20ac\u009d said rfm chief operating officer felicisimo m . nacino jr . as of end - 2013 , fiesta pasta cornered 35 percent of the market .\n12 . ) unilever - rfm ice cream , inc ( 50 % ) - it is engaged in the business of manufacturing , marketing , distributing and selling , importing and exporting of ice cream and similar food products .\nthe buyout is expected to buoy rfm ' s gross sales , and will more than compensate for the lost revenues it incurred when it sold its swift meat business in late 2012 to the century canning group for p850 million .\nmr . jose s . concepcion , jr . , serves as chairman of the board of rfm corporation since april 3 , 1997 . he has an associate\u2019s degree in business administration from de la salle university and a bachelor\u2019s degree in agriculture from araneta university ( now de la salle university ) . he is the chairman of the board of directors of swift foods , inc . at the same time chief executive officer . he also holds the chairman position in the asean - business advisory council \u2013 philippines , and east - asia business council - philippines . he is the founding chairman of the national citizens movement for free elections ( namfrel ) , special resource person of ucpb ciif finance development . he is a member of the board of directors of philtown properties , inc . ( formerly philippine townships , inc . ) , and member of the board of trustees of caritas and rfm foundation , inc . he was previously the secretary of the department of trade and industry , chairman of the board of investments , member of the central bank monetary board from 1986 - 1991 , co - chairman of bishops - businessmen conference ( 1991 - 1998 ) , and a delegate to the 1971 constitutional convention . he served as director of the corporation ( 1970 - 1985 ) . he is chairman of company ' s nomination committee .\ntoday , rfm has been very active in engaging the youth to do their share in nation - building . through its corporate social responsibility arm rfm foundation , we have been recognizing the best students in the philippines through the ten outstanding students of the philippines , whom we believe can make a difference in our society . just a couple of months ago , we awarded another batch of tospians , and we were lucky that pnoy himself was there to hand out the recognition . and of course , rfm is one of the major supporters of go negosyo , which has been constantly teaching the basics of entrepreneurship for more than seven years . go negosyo has started to hold its major summits outside metro manila for us to bring the advocacy closer to the people .\n4 . ) romeo l . bernardo - independent director . chairman of ayala life peso / dollar / euro bond funds and philippine stock index fund . board member of ayala plans , ayala life , globe telecom , bank of philippine islands , phinma , institute of development and econometrica analysis , aboitiz corporation , and many more . bs business econ grad ( mcl ) from up and ma development economics ( valedictorian ) from williams college ( massachussetts ) .\nthe development of carbon footprint reduction plan has set new standards in terms of environmental impact management within our own buildings ; highlighting further opportunities to drive out unnecessary waste , costs and emissions as well as demonstrating the strength and creativity which exists within rfm group for innovative carbon management .\nrfm posted a 19 - percent profit growth to p525 million in january to september last year from p441 million a year ago . its revenues fell nine percent to p7 . 1 billion in the nine - month period from p7 . 8 billion in 2012 as it unloaded its meat business to the century pacific group .\nrfm corp is expected to focus continually on the products which make the most significant contributions to its revenues such as pasta and ice cream , the latter of which is jointly handled with unilever . the company is also set to continuously strive to diversify its product portfolio , either through acquiring local companies which own renowned . . .\nmanila , philippines - concepcion - owned food and beverage firm rfm corp . is exiting the canned meat processing business by selling the\nswift\nbrand to the po family ' s century canning corp . in a disclosure to the philippine stock exchange on wednesday , october 17 , rfm said it has finalized an agreement with century canning covering the sale of its meat business to the latter ' s unit , pacific meat co . inc . , for p800 million to p850 million .\nthe sale transaction covers the swift brand and specific processed meat equipment and current raw materials and finished product inventories ,\nsaid rfm . it added however that the transaction excludes its meat plant and building in cabuyao , laguna , which will be used for its other food and beverage products . rfm said the sale will allow it to focus on brands where it is\nstrong ,\nsuch as selecta ice cream and milk , fiesta pasta , white king flour - based mixes , and sunkist beverages . century canning , on the other hand , will be able to boost its presence in the frozen and canned meat segments with the acquisition . century canning is the marine and tuna unit of the century pacific group that is engaged in canning , marketing and distribution of marine and meat products . its main brands include century tuna , blue bay , fresca , 555 and argentina . - urltoken\nrfm meant\nrepublic flour mills\n, which was the name of the company during its incorporation . from its original business of flour milling , the company diversified into poultry and livestock production and areas of food manufacturing that includes flour - based products , margarine , milk & juices , canned and processed meat , ice cream , and bottled mineral water .\nrfm offers strong consumer brands known for quality and value in the philippine market . the company is either the market leader or a significant player in many of the food and beverage categories in the market . among the branded products which it markets are : white king ( cake mixes and flour - based products ) , fiesta ( pasta and sauce ) , royal ( pasta ) , sunkist ( fruit juices ) , selecta ( milk - based products ) and selecta ( ice cream , under the joint venture with unilever ) . the company also has business interest in non - food categories , which includes rfm insurance and brokerage inc . ( industrial and consumer insurance ) and rizal lighterage corp . ( integrated cargo - handling services ) .\nanother corporation with a remarkable corporate social responsibility is the metropolitan bank & trust company ( metrobank ) . its founder , dr . george s . k . ty has already established the metrobank foundation inc . ( mbfi ) barely 16 years after he founded metrobank to serve as the corporate social responsibility arm of the metrobank group . the mbfi implements various programs in education , visual arts and healthcare and maintains an active and dynamic partnership with other organizations likewise providing services for the underprivileged sectors of society . it is also equally responsive to emergency and relief operations for affected filipinos in times of natural calamities in the philippines and in asia .\nnice post ! : ) i also bought below 4 . 20 because of the chart , consumer play this holiday season and strong nfb . i decided though to sell 2 / 3 of my position yesterday at 4 . 90 . but i ' ll definitely be in and out of rfm as it ' s pe ratio is still way below that of urc , pgold , sevn and pip .\nms . lilia r . bautista serves as independent director of rfm corporation since september 2006 . she holds bachelor of laws ( llb ) from university of the philippines , master of legal letters ( llm ) from university of michigan ( dewitt fellow ) , masters of business administration from university of the philippines , and attended special courses in corporate finance and reorganization , new york university and investment negotiation course , georgetown university . she is also an independent director of transnational diversified group and a professional lecturer at the philippine judicial academy . recently , she was appointed as dean of the college of law of jose rizal university . she previously held several positions , including as a member of the appellate body of the world trade organization , chairman of securities and exchange commission , ex - officio member of anti - money laundering council , senior dti undersecretary & special trade negotiator and subsequently acting dti secretary . she was appointed ambassador to the united nations and other international agencies in geneva , switzerland . she is the chairman of the audit committee and a member of the investment committee .\nas most common stocks , rfm is not one of those high dividend paying companies . at current prices , we are already near my conservative fair value for the company , so i don ' t see any reason to wait for 10 years holding this stock . unless , there would be new sources of revenues for the company where we can increase it ' s growth prospects ; only then would our computed fair value increase .\nthe solid partnerships that it has built , together with its commitment to produce more value for the consumer ' s money , contributed much to making rfm world - class filipino food conglomerate . it is expected to gain even more consumer patronage as it continues to give the filipino consumer the option to buy world - class products at affordable prices . value for money is the same commitment it upholds in entering the highly competitive and dynamic world market .\nfifty four years ago , a handful of respected business leaders in the philippines formed a corporation that aims to make a commodity accessible to filipinos , while at the same time help the country by providing opportunities for employment . this group , led by a visionary , dr . salvador araneta , thought of having a local flour mill , which will cut down our country\u2019s flour imports . the concept was not as easy as it seems . the philippines does not grow wheat , and there was pressure from the americans for the central bank not to grant the company\u2019s required dollar allocation . but with the group\u2019s collective passion and determination , this flour mill company went past these problems , and has since remained as one of the strongest corporations in the country .\ni was able to buy rfm last december 11 right before it ' s run up . not yet knowing its fundamentals , i bought this stock based on the chart only , and i guess was lucky that i got in with a\nbarat\nbid before prices went up . you can see from the chart that the stock ' s price has been traded on a range since late august . bollinger bands constricted until the candlesticks for 12 / 7 and 12 / 10 showed bullishness , breaking out from the band .\nthis is a good case on how technicals + fundamentals work hand in hand . i was able to enter the stock basing on its charts ( faster to read charts than to scan through financial statements ) . fundamental analysis can act as a confirmation for the buy and help to achieve conviction . for stocks having good fundamentals , if ever prices go down , it ' s ok for me to buy more . for rfm , the recent parabolic rise brought the stock straight to my conservative target price . i no longer intend to add up , but will still hold to ride the momentum . possible sell signal for me would be when prices touch the 20 moving average . hold .\nrfm corp . is engaged in processing and manufacturing of food and beverages . it operates through two segments : institutional and consumer . the institutional segment , manufactures and sells flour , pasta , bakery and other bakery products to institutional customers . the consumer segment manufactures and sells ice cream , meat , milk and juices , pasta products and flour and rice based mixes . the company was founded by salvador z . araneta , victoria lopez de araneta , jose n . concepcion , sr . , burton joseph server , sr . , albino z . sycip , zoilo alberto , francisco d . gamboa sr . , edward miller grimm , leonardo eugenio , david sycip and charles parsons on august 16 , 1957 and is headquartered in mandaluvong city , philippines .\nproduct & services juicy juice in the philippines , rfm carries a range of sunkist\u00ae beverages in both ready - to - drink and powder formats . drink moo - licious , everyday ! it is fortified with\nvitagen\nto build resistance and boost appetite of active kids . ibahin - moooooooo ! want ice cream ? want ice cream ? choose selecta ! experience the rich and creamy goodness of ice cream . your favorite flavors made especially for you . fortified milk selecta fortified filled milk is fortified with vitamins a , d , b - complex , niacin and calcium that comes from the trusted brand - selecta . food solutions making everyday a celebration . every meal , a feast like pasta ? make each of your everyday meals a festive celebration with fiesta spaghetti and elbow macaroni paired with fiesta spaghetti sauces .\nrepublic flour mills has been through some challenging times , and we would always emerge better and stronger . my dad , joecon , did a good job in running the company , and he did it because he puts his heart into everything that needs to be done , from his business even up to his personal causes . most of my dad\u2019s rfm life was spent fighting for democracy , and it even escalated when he formed namfrel , which empowered filipinos to have the courage and stand up against the dictatorship at that time by guarding the ballots to ensure a clean and honest election . his passion was something that i and my siblings acquired , and our bullish attitude in business and in life is something that we owe him . our country may have not been the same without him and his unyielding principle of standing up for what is right .\nanother brand under the rfm group is swift , which transcended from manufacturing processed meat into a source of livelihood for entrepreneurs who would like to invest in a food cart . for cheryl sarmenta , the swift mighty meaty hotdog cart was her first venture into business . it was her husband who saw an opportunity to secure the mighty meaty franchise at isetann recto . she had no background in doing any business before , but it was through her own initiative of asking questions from people who knew that guided her through . another problem that cheryl had to face was to keep the sales high . a mall franchise doesn\u2019t guarantee regular customers , so she and her husband thought of making large signs to attract consumers , and it worked . to make sure that her books are balanced , she sought the help of an accountant to do that for her . today , cheryl believes that more than the material things that she was able to acquire , the experience of running her own negosyo is much more valuable .\nbpi - philam life assurance corp . , the management association of the philippines , alfm money market fund , rl bernardo & associates management consultancy service , inc . , trans - asia petroleum corp . , institute for development & econometric analysis , inc . , philippine investment - management consultants , inc . , ayala life fixed income fund , inc . , bpi family savings bank , inc . , ayala plans , inc . , national reinsurance corp . of the philippines , alfm dollar bond fund , inc . , alfm euro bond fund , inc . , alfm peso bond fund , inc . , bpi rental corp . , bpi direct savings bank , inc . , foundation for economic freedom , alfm growth fund , psi technologies , inc . , bpi capital corp . , up school of economics alumni association , bpi ms insurance corp . , bpi globe banko , inc . , bpi bancassurance , inc . , bank of the philippine islands , philippine stock index fund , philippine institute for development studies , rfm corp . , bpi forex corp . , globe telecom , inc . , aboitiz power corp .\nthe sale transaction covers the swift brand , as well as processed meat equipment , current raw materials and finished product inventories .\ncentury canning is the marine and tuna unit of the century pacific group , which is owned by the po family . it is involved in the canning , marketing , and distribution of tuna , sardine , and other sea foods , meat , and milk products under century tuna , blue bay , fresca , argentina and 555 brands .\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 ) .\nfiesta and royal brands are the market leaders in spaghetti , macaroni , and pasta - and - sauce bundles that provide more convenient easy - to - prepare pasta meals .\nconcepcion said the company plans to grow the pasta market by offering ready - to - cook and affordable pasta meals to filipino consumers .\nproceeds from rfm\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s p1 . 62 - billion private placement last october will fund the acquisition , with the balance to be sourced from internally generated cash .\ni watched the livestream of a pre - sona forum last friday where the infrastructure secretaries presented their vision .\nworld war i , described as the \u201cwar to end all wars , \u201d was triggered by the assassination of archduke franz ferdinand of austria on june 28 , 1914 .\nthe department of information and communications technology ( dict ) is prepared to fight for its preferred selection method . . .\nmetro pacific investments corp . unit nlex corp . plans to start mobilizing for the construction of the north luzon expressway - south luzon expressway connector road project by the fourth quarter this year and begin . . .\njuly 8 , 2018 - 12 : 00am by : atty . alex b . cabrera\nthe national government plans to increase next year its borrowings to p1 . 19 trillion to finance possible higher fiscal deficit , . . .\nthe prevailing weakness of the peso versus the dollar should not be a cause for concern as the economy continues to benefit . . .\nanz research said the philippines may sustain a robust economic growth this year that has led to rising inflation as well . . .\nthe bureau of the treasury yesterday made a full award of the 91 - day and 182 - day treasury bills , but decided to partially . . .\nthe market ended flat on the first trading day of the week amid sluggish trading and thin volume .\nlucas matthysse\u2019s trainer has fired warning shots against manny pacquiao six days ahead of the biggest boxing event . . .\ntake it from the man who worked two fights opposite wba welterweight champion lucas matthysse of argentina .\npresident rodrigo duterte will meet with newly elected prime minister mahathir bin mohamad next week to discuss terrorism . . .\nwba welterweight champion lucas matthysse will spend the rest of fight week maintaining the optimum weight for his clash with . . .\nlas vegas - based international matchmaker sean gibbons is convinced manny pacquiao will dethrone wba welterweight champion . . .\nlucas matthysse\u2019s trainer has fired warning shots against manny pacquiao six days ahead of the biggest boxing event in this country since 1975 .\npresident rodrigo duterte will meet with newly elected prime minister mahathir bin mohamad next week to discuss terrorism and rebellion .\nwba welterweight champion lucas matthysse will spend the rest of fight week maintaining the optimum weight for his clash with manny pacquiao at the axiata arena in kuala lumpur , malaysia on sunday .\nlas vegas - based international matchmaker sean gibbons is convinced manny pacquiao will dethrone wba welterweight champion lucas matthysse of argentina in kuala lumpur on july 15 either by a clear decision or a late stoppage .\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\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 !\nthis site uses cookies . by continuing to browse the site , you are agreeing to our use of cookies .\neconomist : ph can expect ' complications ' amid u . s . - 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time , number of robots , types of parts processed , and use of parallel machines within stages . we focus on cyclic production of parts . a cycle is specified by a repeatable sequence of robot moves designed to transfer a set of parts between the machines for their processing .\nwe start by providing a classification scheme for robotic cell scheduling problems that is based on three characteristics : machine environment , processing restrictions , and objective function , and discuss the influence of these characteristics on the methods of analysis employed . in addition to reporting recent results on classical robotic cell scheduling problems , we include results on robotic cells with advanced features such as dual gripper robots , parallel machines , and multiple robots . next , we examine implementation issues that have been addressed in the practice - oriented literature and detail the optimal policies to use under various combinations of conditions . we conclude by describing some important open problems in the field .\nak\u00e7al\u0131 , e . , k . nemoto , and r . uzsoy , \u201ccycle - 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{"id": 55254, "summary": [{"text": "mangrove restoration is the regeneration of mangrove forest ecosystems in areas where they have previously existed .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "the practice of mangrove restoration is grounded in the discipline of restoration ecology , which aims to \u201c [ assist ] the recovery of resilience and adaptive capacity of ecosystems that have been degraded , damaged , or destroyed \u201d .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "since environmental impacts are an ongoing threat , to successfully restore an ecosystem implies not merely to recreate its former condition , but to strengthen its capacity to adapt to change over time . ", "topic": 28}], "title": "mangrove restoration", "paragraphs": ["after planting , another important step in restoration involves monitoring and learning from what works or what does not work and why . valuable publications to consider are a report on monitoring mangrove restoration from space and a manual on mangrove restoration for the pacific island region .\nrecognising the need for simple and accessible instructions for those keen to take action , the mangrove action project ( map ) has produced a guide to ecological mangrove restoration ( emr ) in 6 steps . map uses the community based ecological mangrove restoration ( cbemr ) approach , emphasising the importance of community participation . the mangrove restoration website holds 2000 + scientific articles concerning mangrove restoration \u2013 a resource not to be missed .\nwelcome to the mangrove restoration website . our goal is to ensure the survival of the worlds various mangrove species through preservation and conservation .\nto improve the success of restoration and address many of the issues associated with the current paradigm for mangrove restoration , there is a need to develop an evidence based approach to the planning and implementation of mangrove restoration projects . the current thesis demonstrates the need for an evidence based approach to mangrove restoration through implementation of case studies in lower intertidal mangrove communities of the ngao river , located in the kraburi river estuary , ranong province , southern thailand and development of a series of recommendations on how to incorporate this improved evidence base into different phases of mangrove restoration projects .\nbuilding from the world of opportunities map , which demonstrates that 2 billion hectares of deforested and degraded lands worldwide have the potential for forest landscape restoration , this new map will add an assessment of restoration potential as it relates to climate change adaptation and mitigation \u2013 including priority areas for mangrove restoration .\niucn and the nature conservancy are producing a global map with cutting edge analysis on the potential for , and challenges to , mangrove restoration . the map aims to stimulate commitment among decision - makers and investors for mangrove ecosystem restoration on a landscape scale .\nteas hj . ecology and restoration of mangrove shorelines in florida . environmental conservation . 1977 ; 4 ( 01 ) : 51\u201358 .\nmangrove forest restoration projects undertaken globally to date have had significant issues and limitations and\nmost attempts to restore mangroves often fail completely or fail to achieve the stated goals\n( lewis , 2005 ) . the root cause of many of the issues associated with mangrove restoration is that knowledge of the underlying factors controlling spatial patterns in mangroves is often lacking or not integrated into design of restoration projects , impeding the successful restoration of these critical ecosystems .\nthe mangrove diversity and restoration experiment at gazi bay was established in july 2004 . three mangrove species were planted at an open , degraded site that had been mangrove forest ca . 35 years before . its key goals were to study ( 1 ) the potential for mangrove restoration and ( 2 ) the effects of species richness on ecosystem recovery .\ntwo similar areas , two similar sets of problems , two similar approaches to solve them . what made one mangrove restoration project succeed and the other not ?\nover the past 40 years , lewis has pioneered a different method of mangrove restoration that works far better . in fact , he\u2019s established mangrove forests in more than 20 countries around the world . the method \u2014 which he calls ecological mangrove restoration \u2014 is more difficult and less photogenic than planting pretty rows of seedlings . but it may be our best shot at bringing back the world\u2019s mangroves .\nmangrove planting is hugely popular , but the majority of planting efforts fail to restore functional mangrove forests andwe can learn from these experiences . successful restoration results in the establishment of a sizeable , diverse , functional and self - sustaining mangrove forest that offers benefits for nature and people .\niucn and the nature conservancy ( tnc ) are helping channel this increased momentum by building key knowledge products and tools that can help restoration practitioners determine where and how to restore degraded mangroves . with support of the bmub - iki funded \u201cforest ecosystem rehabilitation project , \u201d iucn and tnc are developing a global map of mangrove restoration potential as a means to support and encourage the growing interest in restoration . this work , led by tom worthington ( university of cambridge ) and mark spalding ( tnc ) will use earth observation data , including information on the current and former extent of mangrove forests ; maps and models of the causes of mangrove loss ; and data on the physical and social constraints to restoration .\nto this day , conservancy of southwest florida continues to work with pelican bay residents and collier county to advise on mangrove protection and restoration , as well as providing guidance on dredging in clam pass .\njuly the 26th is mangrove action day . enter our 2018 global photography contest to celebrate this important day for mangrove ecosystems\nseeing these potential benefits of mangrove habitat restoration , in addition to improved access to water , men and women from obane and terkpekope agreed to work on a restoration project in exchange for food , and basic equipment such as cutlasses and rubber boots . they cleared dense grasses by hand to open the waterways , and planted mangroves alongside their cleared water channels .\nthis article series on mangrove restoration is from iucn ' s global marine and polar programme with the support of germany ' s international climate initiative ( iki ) through the iucn global forest and climate change programme .\nwhen the enabling biophysical and socioeconomic conditions are put back in place applying ecological mangrove restoration principles , nature will do the rest . when that happens , species to site matching is optimal , resulting in better survival , faster growth and a more diverse and resilient mangrove forest .\nthis article series on mangrove restoration is written by iucn ' s global marine and polar programme with the support of germany ' s international climate initiative ( iki ) through the iucn global forest and climate change programme .\nthere are several issues . restoring a mangrove is a complex process that needs to be founded on the principles of ecosystem management . often , fast - paced and large - scale \u2018restoration events\u2019 are not necessarily scientifically robust in terms of which mangrove species should be restored , and where .\nthe guyana mangrove restoration project saw women take a central leadership role with their efforts to increase the resilience of guyana\u2019s coasts against flooding and coastal erosion \u2013 a threat which mostly affected women . women were provided with resources for economic empowerment and capacity building trainings , which allowed them to set up various businesses including honey production , tourism activities and mangrove cultivation . the active participation of women even led to the establishment of a women - led volunteer organisation for mangrove awareness and restoration as well as the \u2018mangrove cooperative society\u2019 to support other women with training and resources on beekeeping .\nspalding m , blasco f , field c . world mangrove atlas . okinawa japan international society for mangrove ecosystems 1997 . 1997 .\nanother common error is not adequately involving the local communities in the process \u2013 beyond paid labour and photo opportunities . adjacent rural communities often know much about successful mangrove management , and their involvement is key to long - term success in terms of restoration , management and benefit flows . in addition , their incentives are strong \u2013 communities gain benefits from successful mangrove restoration in terms of livelihoods and storm surge protection , among others . but they must have clear rights and responsibilities in the process .\nthe winning poster ( pictured right ) from the fifteenth meeting of the subsidiary body on scientific , technical and technological advice ( sbstta ) under the convention on biological diversity ( cbd ) discusses the importance of mangrove restoration for endangered species and humans .\nthis article series on mangrove restoration is written by juliet blum and doroth\u00e9e herr from iucn ' s global marine and polar programme with the support of germany ' s international climate initiative ( iki ) through the iucn global forest and climate change programme .\narea of mangrove forest contained within tiles where change processes were observed . forest area is provided as a percentage of the global quantity of mangrove forest .\nwhile a map alone cannot drive change , it is a valuable tool that can be used by environmental groups and decision makers to show the extent of degraded mangroves , how much land is available for restoration , identify where these areas are located , and kick start opportunities for implementing restoration projects . while the cost of mangrove restoration can be relatively low at the site level , scaling this up to achieve ambitious development goals will require high levels of investment ; understanding that there are competing needs for government and charitable funding . while tough decisions always have to be made , mangroves provide multiple goods and services for people , fostering healthy and sustainable communities .\nstarting february 22 , the world ocean summit 2017 discusses means to use capital and the private sector to drive scalable , sustainable investment in the ocean . iucn along with its members and partners will be present to ensure mangrove restoration can also benefit from innovative financing solutions .\nthe resulting failure of many restoration projects is discouraging to all parties involved , not least the local communities which need positive encouragement to restore and protect mangroves , rather than discouragement over project failure .\nthe mangrove and beach forest training course is a three - day course , which aims to enable communities to become more resilient to natural disasters , using the science - based protocols for the protection and restoration of their coastal greenbelt through a series of lectures and field visits .\nsince then , lewis\u2019s ecological restoration methods have been used to restore 30 mangrove sites in the united states , along with mangroves in another 25 countries around the world . in thailand , indonesia and other countries , local communities dependent on mangroves have learned his methods , too .\nellison am , farnsworth ej , merkt re . origins of mangrove ecosystems and the mangrove biodiversity anomaly . global ecology and biogeography . 1999 ; 8 : 95\u2013115 .\nthe end - point of this project will be to visualise these values of mangroves on the map of restoration potential . good models now exist , and more are under development , which will enable the maps to show not only where we could restore mangroves , but what the potential return on restoration investment might be for specific ecosystems services . the project will show the modelled values for potential mangrove areas for services such as fisheries enhancement , wave attenuation , and carbon storage and sequestration .\nas a framework within which to map restoration potential , it is important to know the current and historic distribution of mangrove forests . existing information on mangroves is limited in that it either provides a snapshot of extent or covers only limited geographical areas . however , current research , such as that undertaken by global mangrove watch , aims to provide mangrove extent at multiple time points from the mid - 1990s to the present day . this time series of mangrove extent will allow us to identify areas of recent mangrove loss , with the assumption that recently converted areas are more restorable than those that were lost long ago .\nthe world needs mangroves , but in many parts of the world they have been lost or degraded , along with their valuable services like coastal protection or fisheries enhancement . restoration is necessary in many places .\nin kenya , women engaged in \u2018mikoko pamoja\u2019 , a mangrove conservation and restoration project co - ordinated by aces , maintain \u2018 the gazi women boardwalk \u2019 to promote conservation education within the mangrove forest . through this initiative the women have proven their effectiveness in contributing to ecotourism while generating income for their community\u2019s schools as well as contributing to better health care and reliable water supply .\nmanual on community - based mangrove rehabilitation ( cover ) ( 4 . 81 mb )\nmanual on mangrove reversion of abandoned and ilegal brackishwater fishponds ( 2 . 92 mb )\na number of additional environmental and social factors further influence the suitability for restoration . while data on physical constraints such as wave energy , tides and bathymetry are only available at coarse spatial scales , this information can give a broad indication whether an area is suitable . incorporating data on population density , demographics , wealth , and use of the mangrove - derived products , the project aims to produce a more complete picture of the factors driving restoration potential . the combination of these factors provides an idea of the current conditions ; yet threats to mangroves are not static . the project will also incorporate projections of future sea - level , hurricanes and urbanisation to highlight those areas where restoration may not be viable in the long run .\nan assessment has shown that the british virgin islands\u2019 mangrove population was nearly wiped out by last september\u2019s hurricanes . a week - long assessment was done by dr gregg moore , who is a coastal restoration ecologist . his assessment was to find out the current status of local mangroves and present a report \u2026\nmangrove planting has become hugely popular . the majority of planting efforts are however failing . a more effective approach is to create the right conditions for mangroves to grow back naturally . mangroves restored in this way generally survive and function better . this leaflet aims to contribute to best practice by exploring the question that everyone involved in mangrove restoration should ask : \u2018to plant or not to plant ? \u2019\nin some cases , planting can assist or enrich the natural regeneration process . however , planting in non - mangrove habitat and areas showing natural mangrove recruitment needs to be avoided .\nplanting mangroves along an exposed coastline , in too - deep water without fresh water input , is a recipe for failure . much money was spent after the tsunami in developing mangrove seedling nurseries , while little money or time was put into determining the site - specific needs of mangroves at each restoration location .\na ) advance and regrowth of mangrove extent ( 1996 - 2010 ) b ) degradation from anthropogenic drivers of change including evidence of prior disturbance c ) hotspots where substantial changes in mangrove forest extent were observed ( 1996 - 2010 ) d ) tiles that contained intact mangrove ( 1996 - 2010 ) . the total distribution of mangrove tiles is provided in gray .\nmuch of the post - tsunami effort to restore coastal greenbelts involved simple planting of mangrove seedlings and propagules . there have been numerous failures , already , due to planting of inappropriate species , and in inappropriate locations . failure occurs , in general , due to a lack of understanding of the restoration site itself :\nthe msg meeting following the mangrove symposium at bremen was attended by 14 msg members as well as olivier hasinger and dorothy herr from iucn . heather koldewey and olivier participated via internet video link . dom wodehouse was also invited to contribute to our discussion on mangrove restoration related to the global mangrove alliance ( gma ) - the main topic of the meeting . dorothy gave an informative introduction to the gma , and members expressed views on how the msg could contribute to this initiative , mainly as advisors for scientific matters .\nglobal mangrove forest change distribution and frequency of mangrove forest change ( gain and loss ) 1996 - 2010 by region , as a percentage of the total number of occurrences of change observed globally .\nin the south , mangrove restoration and rehabilitation has been designed more as a multi - functional approach to alleviate poverty and diversify livelihoods . many plantations are both species - rich and managed under several land - use arrangements , with individuals allocated land ownership in some cases . under such conditions , mangroves can provide both ecological goods and services and livelihood benefits . this is especially the case in areas where restoration has been coupled with capacity building and training , and the provision of social services , such as schools and health clinics , and of infrastructure such as roads and electricity .\nto make up for this loss , people attempt to restore mangroves all around the world . in most cases , they approach mangrove restoration as if they were planting a forest on land . they grow mangrove seedlings in greenhouses and then transplant them into mudflats along the ocean\u2019s edge . the problem is that this approach doesn\u2019t work very well . in the philippines , for instance , the world bank spent $ 35 million to plant nearly 3 million mangrove seedlings in the central visayas between 1984 and 1992 . but by 1996 , less than 20 percent of those mangroves had survived .\nmangroves are rightly held up as the poster child for ecosystem service value . by highlighting the long - term value of mangroves this work should reach far beyond the conservation sector , encouraging the engagement of governments and local communities and providing critical new impetus for future restoration .\nmangrove forest extent is not evenly distributed across the tropics . the total mangrove area defined by giri et al . [ 18 ] used in this study was 134 , 257 km 2 . the largest proportion of this was located in southeast asia ( 33 . 8 % ) , followed by africa ( 20 . 9 % ) , with the two regions accounting for over half of the global mangrove forest extent . the distribution of mangrove forest is important in understanding the impact of observed processes of change on the global quantity of mangrove forest . anthropogenic activity observed in southeast asia occurred in tiles that contained 18 . 4 % of the world\u2019s mangrove forest , whereby 12 % of the world\u2019s mangrove forest in the region was contained within tiles that were subject to aquaculture / agriculture practices over the period 1996 - 2010 ( table 3 ) . oppositely , the mangroves of mei account for a small proportion of the total mangrove forest extent ( 6 . 6 % ) although practices observed there could have regional importance . globally , the observed processes of change occurred in tiles with large proportions of the world\u2019s mangrove forest extent . total anthropogenic loss occurred in tiles containing over 40 % of the global mangrove forest , of which 16 . 1 % was due to agriculture / aquaculture over the period 1996 - 2010 . intact mangrove forest was coincident with 46 . 5 % of the world\u2019s mangrove forest extent .\ndownload the report : oil spills in mangroves : planning and response considerations [ pdf , 2 . 9 mb ] . originally published in 2002 , this report was updated in 2014 to include : lessons learned from spills that have occurred since its original publication , and new global and continental u . s . mangrove distribution maps reflecting the expansion of mangroves in the u . s . as a result of climate change . it contains more photos of different life stages of common mangroves in the u . s . , response options , and restoration methods , as well as additional graphics showing mangrove ecotypes and oil spill effects on mangrove forests .\nby 1989 , west lake park didn\u2019t look like a mangrove forest at all ; it looked like a dirt area riddled with small channels of water . but he didn\u2019t have to wait long for the mangrove seeds to arrive and take root . by 1991 , mangrove seedlings had sprouted all along the shore . by 1996 , all three of florida\u2019s mangrove species had established at west lake . adult and juvenile fish soon moved in ; a survey found as many fish and species at west lake as at an older , healthy mangrove site nearby . and those fish attracted shorebirds and wading birds .\nthe importance of mangrove forests \u2013 for food , carbon storage and sequestration , coastal protection , and even tourism and water purification \u2013 is widely acknowledged . so much so that there is an increasing drive not only to halt further losses , but to increase mangroves through restoration . dr . t . a . worthington discusses how iucn and the nature conservancy ( tnc ) are building tools to support this momentum .\ncoastal communities are first to face the impacts of coastal degradation \u2013 reduced flood protection , decreased water quality , extreme soil erosion and a rapid decline in the variety and abundance of food sources ( many of which come from mangroves in the tropics ) . mass mangrove plantings should help address these challenges in certain areas , but instead many restoration efforts worldwide ( for example , in the philippines ) are failing .\n\u201cwe don\u2019t know the exact percentage , but most of the mangrove restoration projects around the world that are attempted are not successful , \u201d lewis says . wetland habitats ( like mangroves ) are more dynamic than terrestrial habitats ; they\u2019re submerged in water for part of each day as the tides come in and roll out . if the water level isn\u2019t just right , the seedlings don\u2019t stand a chance at survival .\noil spills in mangroves is the second in a series of publications prepared by noaa ' s office of response and restoration to provide response - related information on specific warm - water resources . ( other publications in the series include oil spills in coral reefs and oil and sea turtles . )\nso he started by again immersing himself in the mangroves . lewis hired a hydrologist to map the area\u2019s water movement while he experimented with restoration on a small ten - acre plot . after three years , he had enough information to get started on the full restoration project . largely that involved one difficult task : \u201cwe had to move a lot of dirt , \u201d lewis says . using bulldozers and backhoes , lewis and a team of engineers moved piles of dirt away from the site . then , they constructed a slight slope leading down into the ocean so that tides could easily flow .\nregional mangrove forest change distribution and frequency of mangrove forest change ( gain and loss ) 1996 - 2010 as a percentage of the regional occurrences of change , highlighting that lower occurrences in comparison to the global observations still have substantial localized impacts .\nan effective , long - term solution to degraded mangrove forests worldwide . 6 steps to successful emr map asia emr field project\nzsl started its mangrove rehabilitation work in 2007 through the community - based mangrove rehabilitation project ( cmrp ) , with the aim of increasing coastal protection , food resources and diversifying livelihood options . this was achieved through empowering local communities to protect remaining mangrove forests and developing science - based methods for communities to rehabilitate lost forest sites . over a four year period , close to 100 , 000 mangroves were planted , with the rehabilitation of 107 . 8 hectares of mangrove forest well underway . this project resulted in manuals that provide detailed biological and socioeconomic guidance on community - based mangrove rehabilitation and on fishpond reversion to mangroves .\nputz fe , chan ht . tree growth , dynamics , and productivity in a mature mangrove forest in malaysia . 1986 .\nwhile care was taken to protect the mangrove - rich area , by 1991 , approximately 14 acres of black mangroves died .\nover 50 % of the world\u2019s mangrove forests have been destroyed and the majority of these losses are attributable to human activities .\nto be more effective , the map will incorporate to the extent possible , the many local drivers of mangrove degradation ( e . g . , urbanisation and industrial development , conversion to agriculture and aquaculture ponds , deforestation for fuelwood or timber , altered freshwater regimes , pollution and coastal erosion ) , which vary in extent and severity between countries and regions . identifying what an area of mangrove has been replaced with gives an indication on the feasibility of restoring that area . for example , large areas of mangrove , particularly in southeast asia , have been converted to ponds for shrimp aquaculture . initially these ponds are highly productive , providing income for local communities ; however , over time the economic return often declines and many are abandoned . these abandoned shrimp ponds have been highlighted as major opportunities for mangrove restoration .\nlocated within the tropical monsoon belt , vietnam is extremely vulnerable to climate change , particularly to increases in storm intensity and sea level rise . this case study examines vietnam\u2019s efforts to use mangroves as an adaptation approach , and illustrates how governance plays a crucial role in the success of such actions . large - scale mangrove restoration and rehabilitation has been institutionalized as key adaptation interventions in vietnam , with very different results in the north and south .\niucn mangrove specialist group statement for 2014 world parks congress : mangroves : protect , restore , expand ( 188 . 41 kb )\nin florida , almost 200 species of birds , along with numerous species of reptiles , amphibians , mammals and insects rely on mangrove habitat . approximately 75 percent of commercially caught local fish and prawns , at some point in their lives , utilize mangrove systems .\nthis report summarizes current research on mangrove ecosystems and was written for those who work in spill response and planning in regions where mangrove ecosystems are an important part of the coastline . it aims to help minimize environmental impacts in mangroves when oil spills threaten them .\nconservation international\u2019s suriname project \u2018building with nature\u2019 has witnessed great success following this technique . in fact , wetlands international does not advocate for the planting of mangroves , but a restoration approach that facilitates their natural regrowth by creating ecologically suitable conditions . questions on whether \u2018to plant or not to plant \u2019 are addressed in their guide .\na common mistake in mangrove restoration is not choosing the right species for the right site . for example , mangroves are often planted in areas where they were not found previously , especially mudflats . such sites are too exposed for saplings that cannot withstand soil erosion and wave action . low oxygen availability due to constant moisture in mudflats results in high seedling mortality and stunted growth . this can be addressed by choosing local good quality seed for a suitable planting site .\nada is a town on the western side of the volta river estuary in ghana , west africa , on the gulf of guinea . the department of wildlife office responsible for the ramsar site in this area initiated mangrove restoration projects in three villages in the area , two of which will be discussed here : obane and terkpekope . both villages are situated slightly inland from the mouth of the volta river , and were historically alongside tributaries that flowed into the songor lagoon .\nchanges in mangrove forest extent were observed across their entire range ( fig 2 ) as a consequence of both natural and anthropogenic drivers of change . no region exhibited wholly intact mangrove extent over the period 1996 - 2010 with anthropogenic disturbance / removal observed in each of the locations .\nthis study investigates the distribution of observed drivers of change in mangrove forest extent , over the period 1996 - 2010 using time - series radar composite imagery . this study uses both spatial and temporal information to achieve this novel understanding of changes in mangrove forest extent at the global scale .\nfollow the links on the right of this page to learn about the benefits ( ecosystems services ) that mangroves provide \u2013 as well as links to a wide array of mangrove resources and initiatives . stay current with the stories below which highlight mangrove work from iucn members and partners around the world .\nmapping and monitoring the changing extent of mangroves has proved difficult , with most attempts relying on a combination of remotely sensed data and existing field maps to catalogue mangrove extent for a single point in time . spalding et al . [ 14 ] produced a global map ( updated in 2010 ; [ 15 ] ) from a range of inventories with varying degrees of quality including georeferenced sketch maps , some of which were dated to the 1960s . similarly , a global assessment of mangrove forests conducted by the fao [ 16 , 17 ] produced an inventory of mangrove extent across the globe but offered no geographical interpretation of their distribution . as such , these inventories offer no insight into the changes in the spatial distribution of mangrove extent . spatially explicit maps of mangrove extent , consistently at a single point in time , are required to direct and inform the management and conservation of mangrove forests .\nmangrove forests provide a wide array of valuable ecosystem services and play a critical role in climate change mitigation and adaptation . they sequester vast amounts of carbon from the atmosphere , slow coastal erosion , and form a natural barrier that protects coastal communities from extreme weather . mangrove ecosystems are a refuge \u2026\nbelow you will find a snapshot of this month ' s important dates for anything mangrove related . the full calendar is available in the useful documents section .\nr\u00f6nnb\u00e4ck p . the ecological basis for economic value of seafood production supported by mangrove ecosystems . ecological economics . 1999 ; 29 ( 2 ) : 235\u2013252 .\ntoday , july 26 is world mangrove day and iucn will be announcing powerful new collaborations to protect and restore the world ' s mangroves . stay tuned !\nthough mangrove forests are in many ways adaptable ecosystems , they are highly vulnerable to oil toxicity and can be further damaged by many types of cleanup activities .\nchanges in mangrove extent were identified through a combination of their color , their shape and the context of the surrounding environment in the composite imagery . a ) intact mangroves in papua , indonesia b ) prior disturbance ( aquaculture ) at guayaquil , ecuador c ) loss of mangrove along the coastline of french guiana d ) colonization of mangrove along the french guiana coastline e ) extensive aquaculture at the mahakam delta , east kalimantan , indonesia f ) mangrove dieback in west papua , indonesia g ) logging within the managed matang forest reserve , perak , malaysia h ) prior and on - going agriculture in sumatra . imagery copyright of jaxa .\nfor the period 1996 - 2010 , we provide the first indication of the drivers behind mangrove land cover and land use change across the ( pan - ) tropics using time - series japanese earth resources satellite ( jers - 1 ) synthetic aperture radar ( sar ) and advanced land observing satellite ( alos ) phased array - type l - band sar ( palsar ) data . multi - temporal radar mosaics were manually interpreted for evidence of loss and gain in forest extent and its associated driver . mangrove loss as a consequence of human activities was observed across their entire range . between 1996 - 2010 12 % of the 1168 1\u00b0x1\u00b0 radar mosaic tiles examined contained evidence of mangrove loss , as a consequence of anthropogenic degradation , with this increasing to 38 % when combined with evidence of anthropogenic activity prior to 1996 . the greatest proportion of loss was observed in southeast asia , whereby approximately 50 % of the tiles in the region contained evidence of mangrove loss , corresponding to 18 . 4 % of the global mangrove forest tiles . southeast asia contained the greatest proportion ( 33 . 8 % ) of global mangrove forest . the primary driver of anthropogenic mangrove loss was found to be the conversion of mangrove to aquaculture / agriculture , although substantial advance of mangroves was also evident in many regions .\nmangrove forests are particularly rich in directly harvestable seafood , timber , firewood and other plant products such as tea and roofing materials . they also provide vital protection against floods and storms and buffer against sea level rise . especially in developing countries , coastal communities are directly dependent on products and services gained from mangrove forest ecosystems .\ntaking place in bak - klong beach in koh kong province , the mangrove youth camp was a unique three - day event that brought so much awareness on the benefits of the mangrove ecosystem and the challenges the areng and prey lang communities are presently facing . \u201ckang khmer\u201d or khmer bike , a youth - led organisation , \u2026\nfurthermore , plantings typically use only a single species of mangrove , even though most mangrove forests include many species . \u201cmangrove forests , like many forests , are composed of a mixture of trees and other communities . they are very complex , \u201d says lewis . \u201cthis supports a lot of wildlife and it is the healthy forest that we all talk about . \u201d on the rare occasion when a single - species planting does take root , the resulting habitat is less complex and supports fewer species .\nzsl has been working in collaboration with the iucn ssc mangrove specialist group to produce a statement for the 2014 world parks congress : mangroves : protect , restore , expand .\nvaliela i , bowen jl , york jk . mangrove forests : one of the world\u2019s threatened major tropical environments . bioscience . 2001 ; 51 ( 10 ) : 807\u2013815 .\nwith the increasing wealth and availability of knowledge on mangroves and how to restore them , successful restoration projects are possible . but they shouldn\u2019t be driven by photo opportunities and media coverage . instead , a sound , science - based plan that follows the principles of emr / cbemr , using trained personnel and community participation and ownership from the planning stage through to successful establishment , and community management and monitoring will lead to greater success .\nzsl - philippines has built a solid track record of 21 training courses on mangrove rehabilitation over the past six years , graduating more than 1000 participants from various institutions and organisations .\nthe training of trainers course is a five - day programme , which includes a series of lectures , group exercises , field visits and practicum sessions . it aims to build the capacity of the participants to train mangrove workers , practitioners , people\u2019s organisations and advocates using science - based protocols in mangrove and beach forest conservation and rehabilitation . find out more .\nmangrove systems are often called \u201cnature\u2019s nurseries\u201d because they provide habitat and shelter for a variety of animals . they also serve as an indicator of the health of our coastal waterways .\nestablished in 2013 , the iucn ssc mangrove specialist group ( msg ) aims to support mangrove research and conservation projects by bringing together experts in the field to share their knowledge . hosted by zsl , the group aims to assess the conservation status of mangroves ; identify , quantify and prioritise threats ; and develop plans to conserve the most threatened species and habitats .\nmangroves are critical coastal ecosystems that impact our lives . they nourish biodiversity as nursery grounds for many coastal and marine species and support fisheries . they buffer coastal communities against extreme weather events such as hurricanes , stabilise coastlines and slow or reduce soil erosion . despite these benefits , half of the world\u2019s mangroves ( about 32 million hectares ) have already been cleared or destroyed \u2013 and those that remain are under threat . could restoration be a solution ?\nkomiyama a , ong je , poungparn s . allometry , biomass , and productivity of mangrove forests : a review . aquatic botany . 2008 ; 89 ( 2 ) : 128\u2013137 .\n\u201cthere wasn\u2019t a single mangrove planted in the whole project , \u201d says lewis . \u201cmother nature can do such a great job of repairing herself if you give her the opportunity . \u201d\nthe conservancy has been monitoring , performing research , and helping to restore mangrove systems continuously since the conservancy\u2019s inception and has one of the longest continuous mangrove forest monitoring programs in florida . most of the conservancy\u2019s research has been targeted at forests adjacent to human development such as within the clam bay estuary , fruit farm creek \u2013 goodland die - off and pine island sound .\nrichards dr , friess da . rates and drivers of mangrove deforestation in southeast asia , 2000\u20132012 . proceedings of the national academy of sciences . 2016 ; 113 ( 2 ) : 344\u2013349 .\nthe recently established iucn ssc mangrove specialist group , aims to support mangrove research and conservation projects by bringing together experts in the field to share their knowledge . hosted by the zoological society of london ( zsl ) , the group aims to ; assess the conservation status of mangroves ; identify , quantify and prioritise threats ; and develop plans to conserve the most threatened species and habitats .\nthe 1994 report , recovery of mangrove habitats at the vesta bella oil spill site [ pdf , 3 . 5 mb ] , describes the spill cleanup on st . john and or & r ' s april 1992 revisit of the island to ( 1 ) identify and characterize trends in oil weathering and ( 2 ) to determine if wiping mangrove roots was an effective cleanup method .\nfao . status and trends in mangrove area extent worldwide , by m . l . wilkie and s . fortuna . forest resources assessment working paper no . 63 . rome . ( available at\nfortunately , integrating a gender - responsive approach into conservation efforts is currently gaining global momentum with significant results toward empowering women and enhancing gender equality . for women some of the potential consequences of a gender - responsive approach are increased food and water security , gained leadership and voice , improved health , security , education and skills development as well as improved livelihoods and income . iucn\u2019s global gender office highlights and supports this approach to \u2018ensure gender equality is central to sustainable global environmental solutions\u2019 in a range of issues . particularly around the conservation and restoration of mangrove forests , iucn , its partners and other organisations are active in several projects working to integrate gender considerations and responses .\nanother element to consider is the \u2018right mix\u2019 of species \u2013 as some mangroves tolerate greater salt water flooding than others ( an important consideration with sea level rise due to climate change ) . the diversity of species in an ecosystem influences its health , resilience and provision of ecosystem services . restoration programmes that focus on planting a single species end up as a monocultures that have a low capacity for hosting biodiversity like fish and crabs and are vulnerable to pest aggregations . those that do create a multi - species community need to combine species that complement one another . if these factors are not adequately considered , mangrove forests will not fulfil the ecological and physical functions for which they were planted , and will likely fail .\nmangroves are vital for healthy coastal ecosystems in many regions of the world and research and studies are revealing the unique importance of these habitats to the planet . the mangrove action project is dedicated to reversing the degradation and loss of mangrove forest wetlands and their associated coastal ecosystems worldwide . its main goal is to promote the rights of traditional and indigenous coastal peoples , including fishers and farmers , to sustainably manage their coastal environs .\nit is important that observations of change are evaluated in the context of regional importance . whilst total anthropogenic disturbance occurred in approximately half of the tiles in southeast asia due to its extensive mangrove forest , a similar regional proportion of degradation was observed in north america , due to the historic clearing of mangroves for large urban developments ( i . e . florida ; [ 40 ] ) . this highlights that mangrove loss and degradation must be evaluated at the regional scale as the impact of observed changes are proportional to the mangrove area . the frequency of loss and degradation , however , does not impart the areal extent of the degradation as the motive for the removal of mangrove forest can vary from small - scale clearing for localized use to industrial - scale clearing . furthermore , this highlights contrasting processes behind the drivers of change , whereby some regions may have shifted from mangrove degradation to conservation ( e . g . , florida everglades ) in contrast to the current and continued exploitation of mangroves for resources in developing nations ( e . g . , southeast asia ) .\nzsl helped establish a mangrove eco - park in panay , philippines : the kantunggan it ibajay eco - park in aklan has over 1km of boardwalks for visitors to explore the extraordinarily diverse mangrove forest and associated wildlife . highlights of this eco - park are the centuries old mangroves in the centre of the forest which are over eight metres in diameter . this eco - park is managed by local community groups and helps raise awareness of the importance of mangroves , while providing valuable additional income for the local communities who manage the park . a second mangrove eco - park is under construction in pedada , ajuy , which is also on panay island .\nlucas r , robelo l , fatoyinbo l , rosenqvist a , itoh t , shimada m , et al . contribution of l - band sar to systematic global mangrove monitoring . marine and freshwater research . 2014 .\nmangrove forests are one of the most severely threatened and undervalued ecosystems on earth . they provide a wide variety of ecosystem services currently valued globally at us $ 1 . 6 billion . for many coastal communities , mangrove ecosystems provide livelihoods , essential sources of protein and coastal protection . compelling evidence suggests that mangroves play an important role in climate stabilisation , possessing a carbon storage and sequestration potential considered to be greater than that of tropical forests .\nmore specifically , these activities include development along coastal areas and concomitant alterations to hydrology , including dredging , filling , diking and impounding wetlands . protection of remaining mangrove communities is vital to the environmental and economic future of florida .\nin l - band sar imagery the backscatter of the incident energy to the sensor is dependent upon the physical structure of the land cover being imaged . larger structures increase backscatter so that the large vertical structure of a mangrove results in an increase in backscatter over grass , which has a smaller structure . intact mangroves appear brighter ( medium to high backscatter ) in radar imagery than smaller vegetation and open water surfaces which appear dark ( low backscatter ) . intermediate growth stages have backscatter that increases with vegetation size . as mangrove forests and rainforests are structurally similar , gradual natural changes at the landward margin or within the mangrove forest could not be deciphered due to similarity in backscatter between images .\ncitation : thomas n , lucas r , bunting p , hardy a , rosenqvist a , simard m ( 2017 ) distribution and drivers of global mangrove forest change , 1996\u20132010 . plos one 12 ( 6 ) : e0179302 . urltoken\nit seemed to lewis that mangrove forests could and would restore themselves if the conditions were right ; he just had to identify the \u2018right conditions . \u2019 soil nutrients didn\u2019t seem to matter , as mangroves can transform sand into rich mangrove peat in a few years . floating seeds were ubiquitous as long as healthy mangroves lived nearby , so that wasn\u2019t the problem either . but the flow of water ( known as hydrology ) onto the soil made all the difference in the world .\nthe case studies target identified gaps in knowledge of the different stages of the mangrove tree life cycle through : observational studies on mature tree forest composition and spatial patterns in two forest types ; observational studies and experiments examining the dispersal and development of mangrove propagules and seeds and establishment of released propagules in experimental enclosures ; and experiments examining the survival and growth of transplanted seedlings in the two lower intertidal forest communities , with distance from the ngao river and inside and outside canopy gaps .\nhamilton se , casey d . creation of a high spatio - temporal resolution global database of continuous mangrove forest cover for the 21st century ( cgmfc - 21 ) . global ecology and biogeography . 2016 ; 25 ( 6 ) : 729\u2013738 .\nohimain ei . environmental impacts of oil mining activities in the niger delta mangrove ecosystem . in : proceedings of the 8th international mine water association ( imwa ) conference , international mine water association ( imwa ) , sandton ; 2003 . p . 503\u2013517 .\nmangrove degradation in the region was observed in the jers - 1 / alos palsar color composite imagery ( red = 1996 jers - 1 , green = 2007 palsar , blue = 2010 palsar ) and verified using landsat imagery . a ) color composite sar image , b ) 1996 landsat 5 tm image , c ) 2010 landsat 5 tm image . the mangrove loss was identified using the distinct color in the radar composite imagery and geometric shape of the change feature . the distinct red color is a consequence of a decrease in radar backscatter in 2007 and 2010 from 1996 due to the replacement of a rough mangrove environment with the smooth surface of an aquaculture pond . radar imagery copyright of jaxa . landsat data available from the u . s . geological survey .\neach channel of the temporal color composite represents a specific point in time ( red : 1996 , green : 2007 , blue : 2010 ) , therefore the composite imagery provides a means of inferring changes to the mangrove extent through time . a decrease in backscatter from 1996 , synonymous with the removal of mangroves , is observed as a distinct red region because of the high backscatter relative to 2007 and 2010 . conversely , distinct blue regions were observed as a consequence of an increase in backscatter by 2010 , synonymous with the colonization of a section of coastline by mangroves . distinct regions of green in the imagery are indicative of the colonization and subsequent loss of mangrove over the 14 - year period ( 1996 - 2010 ) with increases and subsequent decreases in backscatter . cyan ( 2007 , 2010 ) , magenta ( 1996 , 2010 ) and yellow ( 1996 , 2007 ) were synonymous with degrees of change within this period . the color is used in combination with the context of the observed change , including its location , shape and size . for example , fig 1c shows a loss of mangrove through erosion , defined by the deep red color , its location on the seaward margin of a mangrove forest and its irregularly shaped boundary . the detection of changes over very short time - periods was challenging . subsequently , detecting agriculture was dependent upon the period between the removal of the mangrove and growth of the crop / plantation and when the radar data were acquired . therefore , some mature crops could not be readily distinguished from a mangrove forest .\nfromard f , vega c , proisy c . half a century of dynamic coastal change affecting mangrove shorelines of french guiana . a case study based on remote sensing data analyses and field surveys . marine geology . 2004 ; 208 ( 2\u20134 ) : 265\u2013280 .\nzsl - philippines has built a solid track record of 21 training courses on mangrove rehabilitation over the past six years , graduating more than 1000 participants . find out more about our courses and how to apply : 2018 mbfrc training application ( 1 . 68 mb )\nnascimento wr , souza - filho pwm , proisy c , lucas rm , rosenqvist a . mapping changes in the largest continuous amazonian mangrove belt using object - based classification of multisensor satellite imagery . estuarine , coastal and shelf science . 2013 ; 117 : 83\u201393 .\nlewis figured out how to restore mangroves by immersing himself in them , literally . \u201ci spent a decade working in the mangroves before i started to have an understanding of what was going on , \u201d he says . he started out by observing healthy mangroves around tampa bay as a graduate student in the late 1960s . he noticed that whenever a mangrove tree died , mangrove seeds floating in the water arrived and took root in no time . the mangroves didn\u2019t need his help to grow back ; the area recovered all by itself .\nsince the december 2004 tsunami there has been a mounting call for re - establishing protective greenbelts along coastlines . although the jury is still out on the extent to which mangroves mediate tsunami damage , mangrove forests are proven effective barriers against tropical storms and strong wave action .\nsigi lang ' at jk , kirui bky , skov mw , kairo jg , mencuccini m , huxham m ( 2013 ) species mixing boosts root yield in mangrove trees . oecologia 172 : 271 - 278 - 10 . 1007 / s00442 - 012 - 2490 - x\ngiri c , ochieng e , tieszen ll , zhu z , singh a , loveland t , et al . status and distribution of mangrove forests of the world using earth observation satellite data . global ecology and biogeography . 2011 ; 20 ( 1 ) : 154\u2013159 ."]}
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- financial markets platform company dealogic announces the launch of connect , its newest product seamlessly linking the buyside and sellside .\nbanks and their investment firm clients spoke loudly in may : they chose financial platform company dealogic to connect them electronically on 10 major deals\u2014globally .\nwhether you want to analyze wallet share , execute a deal , align operating units , or manage risk , there is only one answer . dealogic .\nmifid ii unbundling rules mean your clients will only pay for resources they value . learn how using dealogic ensures investment managers can easily see what you offer .\ncontact our team today to see the advantages of using the dealogic platform . and ask about feeds , your single source of capital - market and compliance data .\nrandall winn , fivew capital managing member and co - founder and former ceo of capital iq , said , \u201cpartnering with carlyle and dealogic is a great opportunity . dealogic\u2019s existing solutions are best - in - class for certain critical banker workflows and the company has developed exciting new products which are very compelling and broadens their addressable market . \u201d\nas a partner to hundreds of firms worldwide , dealogic provides integrated content , analytics , and technology that helps clients originate the right opportunities , distribute deals to the right buyers , and ensure seamless and transparent consumption of resources . firms who use dealogic see results in increased profitability and productivity \u2013 and a client\u2019s success is our top goal .\ngrow your career and make real impacts at dealogic , a leading financial technology firm . we are always looking for bright , innovative , and dedicated individuals to join us .\nthere is a cross - department and location team in dealogic where creative people use their skills and strengths to support colleagues to build high - quality , innovative software for investment banks in a highly responsive and flexible way . this team helps promote agile best practices across dealogic and be on hand to provide support and guidance to others as follows :\n\u201cfirms who take advantage of the dealogic network will see an improvement in their profitability as they use dealogic connect to focus their spend on the sellside services they value most , \u201d said jody drulard , chief product officer , \u201cand both the sellside and buyside can have more intelligent conversations about the right service levels to help investment managers generate alpha . \u201d\nthere is a cross - department and location team in dealogic where creative people can optimally use their skills and strengths to help ourselves and our colleagues to build high - quality , innovative software for investment banks in a highly responsive and flexible way . this team helps promote agile best practice across dealogic and be on hand to provide support and guidance to others as follows :\ndealogic ( holdings ) plc , the provider of software , communications and information products to the global capital markets , today announces its unaudited financial results for the six months ended 30 june 2009 .\ndealogic offre un contenu , une analytique et une technologie int\u00e9gr\u00e9s via des produits et des services cibl\u00e9s aux plus grandes firmes financi\u00e8res mondiales . qu ' elles travaillent dans les march\u00e9s financiers , les ventes et le n\u00e9goce , les services bancaires ou la conformit\u00e9 , les firmes comptent sur la plate - forme dealogic pour se connecter et identifier des opportunit\u00e9s , r\u00e9aliser des transactions et g\u00e9rer le risque avec plus d ' efficacit\u00e9 . avec ses plus de 30 ans d ' exp\u00e9rience et ses connaissances approfondies des march\u00e9s financiers , dealogic est le partenaire qui inspire le plus de confiance \u00e0 l ' \u00e9chelle mondiale .\nnew york , dec . 28 , 2015 / prnewswire / - - for the first year ever , global m & a ; volume in 2015 surpassed $ 5 trillion , according to dealogic data .\nmore than 25 years ' experience and a deep knowledge of the capital markets has put dealogic in a unique position to foster numerous long standing relationships and to work in close partnership with investment banks globally .\none reason behind dealogic connect\u2019s rapid adoption is the need for firms to comply with mifid ii directives by january 2018 . this regulation requires research unbundling and associated proof of no inducements by banks to investors .\nprivate placement monitor ( ppm ) has released its private placement league tables for 2016 , in collaboration with standard and poor\u2019s ( s & p ) rating services . dealogic also published its 2016 private placement review .\nestimates released by dealogic show a record $ 251 billion worth of deals announced in october , up from the previous record of $ 240 billion in july 2015 , according to a us news article referencing the associated press .\nthe private debt placement market in europe recorded a decrease in 2016 . both ppm and dealogic observed a fall of more than 20 % in number of transactions and of respectively 37 % and 38 % in corresponding value .\nas the market leader with more than 250 funds using its products , dealogic is best positioned to help clients adapt to rapidly evolving , regulation - driven changes in the market and reduce compliance risk . with its reputation for delivering high quality data , powerful workflow software , and reliable connectivity , dealogic is helping the industry navigate change by bringing together its syndicate and sales , trading and research capabilities into a compliant , data - driven buyside solution .\ndealogic noted that global technology m & a volume at $ 530 . 5 billion in the year - to - date period is the second highest annual total , trailing only the 2015 volume of $ 692 . 4 billion . global semiconductors - targeted m & a volume hit an annual high of $ 127 . 1 billion in 2016 , up 13 percent from the previous record of $ 112 . 2 billion set in 2015 , dealogic said .\ndealogic connect ensures consistency and accuracy for banks and investors , and reduces risk\u2014looking at the same data whether placing orders or reconciling resources means fewer mistakes and greater transparency . furthermore , aligning banks and investors around universal processes reassures regulators .\ninnovation and client focus are at the heart of dealogic product development . given the company\u2019s unique connectivity between the buyside and sellside , no other firm can ensure the capital markets are prepared for mifid ii in advance of january 2018 .\npeople hold the key to our success , and we firmly believe in developing talent and supporting aspirations . from upward and geographical mobility , to professional and personal development , dealogic provides opportunities and career planning to help you achieve your potential .\nimplemented across strategy , capital markets , sales , coverage banking and compliance , firms rely on dealogic to interconnect their professionals to more effectively identify opportunities , cover the right clients , evaluate investor appetite , execute deals reliably and to ultimately win more business .\nheadquartered in new york and london with offices in hong kong , budapest , tokyo , mumbai , sydney , beijing , and s \u00e3 o paulo , dealogic provides its solutions to more than 500 clients globally including each of the world\u2019s top 50 investment banks .\ndealogic will integrate its activity and evaluation data into rq connect , part of instinet plazma\u2019s hub for mifid ii research payments . investment managers can review , edit , and confirm this information at their desktop and authorize payments through instinet europe\u2019s certified payment institution license .\n\u201cthrough our product dealogic connect more than 250 buyside firms connect to 300 banks , \u201d noted jody drulard , chief product officer . \u201cwe want to make the interactions as easy as possible , and know our clients appreciate the options this connection gives them . \u201d\nwith more than 30 years of experience , dealogic is a trusted partner for financial firms worldwide . we work alongside clients with offices in london , new york , hong kong , tokyo , and beyond . to learn more about our global offices , please visit urltoken\ndealogic connect offers a seamless electronic connection between the buyside and sellside . investment firms can reconcile and evaluate all sellside - provided activities , ensuring a complete audit trail satisfying mifid ii regulatory needs , as well as input iois to their brokers on primary markets issuance .\n, head of product incubation and leading the launch of connect at dealogic ,\nthis deal was the culmination of a long journey , where we worked closely with the buyside and sellside to create a solution that addresses both market needs and the prevailing regulatory environment .\n/ prnewswire / - - dealogic announced that it has completed the acquisition of junction rds limited ( jrds ) . founded in 2005 , jrds is the market leader in ownership analysis of uk listed companies and combines specialist research by a highly skilled staff with proprietary analytical software .\ndealogic has run the largest events and most complex ipos on its platform . and now , with dxconnect , banks have a simple way to handle mifid ii and mar requirements . transaction reporting , allocation justification , market soundings : the information and functionality you need in one place .\ndegroof petercam is highly ranked in both league tables . based on the number of transactions in the ppm league tables , degroof petercam ranks 3rd in the benelux and in europe and 4th in france . based on the dealogic ranking in value , degroof petercam ranks 5th in europe .\nbarclays capital inc . and j . p . morgan limited are acting as financial advisors to the carlyle group , which has secured committed debt financing from jpmorgan chase bank , n . a . , barclays capital inc . , and deutsche bank securities inc . latham & watkins ( london ) llp is acting as legal advisor to the carlyle group . investec is acting as financial advisor to dealogic . linklaters llp is acting as legal advisor to dealogic . gleacher shacklock is acting as financial advisor to euromoney . herbert smith freehills llp is acting as legal advisor to euromoney .\nthe top 10 competitors in dealogic ' s competitive set are thomson reuters , ipreo , bloomberg , dealsheet , mergermarket , s & p global , lex machina , the deal , lexisnexis and factset . together they have raised over 84 . 1m between their estimated 96 . 7k employees .\n, co - head of institutional client management at dealogic ,\ncombining jrds ' unique content with our already extensive coverage of global investor holdings , contacts and profiles will provide our clients with an even greater level of insight into investor behavior globally and is a valuable addition to our platform .\n, pr\u00e9sident d ' a2 access a comment\u00e9 en ces termes , \u00ab en conjuguant ses efforts avec dealogic , a2 access va pouvoir \u00e9toffer sa gamme de produits de pointe en tirant parti de ses solides relations avec la communaut\u00e9 mondiale des courtiers - n\u00e9gociants et leurs solutions largement utilis\u00e9es de flux de travail\ncorporate access\n. ceci nous permettra d ' \u00e9tendre notre \u00e9chelle op\u00e9rationnelle et notre acc\u00e8s aux march\u00e9s internationaux et d ' atteindre notre objectif qui est d ' aider les investisseurs et leurs courtiers - n\u00e9gociants \u00e0 collaborer de mani\u00e8re efficace . nous sommes ravis de rejoindre l ' \u00e9quipe dealogic . \u00bb\n, le 4 ao\u00fbt 2015 / cnw / - - dealogic se r\u00e9jouit d ' annoncer la cl\u00f4ture de l ' acquisition d ' a2 access llc . fond\u00e9e en 2012 , la soci\u00e9t\u00e9 a2 access est le fournisseur leader d ' un calendrier agr\u00e9g\u00e9 d ' \u00e9v\u00e8nements \u00ab corporate access \u00bb aux investisseurs institutionnels .\nfinancial markets platform company dealogic announces its integration with instinet incorporated ( instinet ) through that firm\u2019s research management offering \u201crq connect . \u201d instinet , through its brokerage subsidiaries , provides agency - focused services to clients around the world via an advanced suite of tools . instinet is a member of the nomura group of companies .\ndealogic ( holdings ) plc is a company incorporated and domiciled in the uk . the condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the company as at and for the six months ended 30 june 2009 comprise the company and its subsidiaries ( together referred to as the ' group ' ) and the group ' s interests in associates and jointly controlled entities .\n, dealogic ceo .\nit is an important step forward for us to enable our clients to align their efforts and resources across their various departments including capital markets , sales , research , trading , investment banking and compliance . greater transparency of share ownership around the world is an important component of strategizing , originating and executing capital markets transactions .\nproskauer rose llp a agi en tant que conseiller juridique aupr\u00e8s de dealogic . moelis & company a agi en tant que conseiller financier et mcguirewoods en tant que conseiller juridique aupr\u00e8s d ' a2 access . pour de plus amples renseignements , communiquer avec le service des relations m\u00e9dias par t\u00e9l\u00e9phone au ( 212 ) 577 - 4400 ou par courriel \u00e0 l ' adresse mediarelationsglobal @ urltoken .\nconnect integrates with an investment firm ' s existing oms / ems system using fix , the industry standard for secondary market equity trading . currently supporting ipos , fully marketed follow - ons , and abbs , connect will support converts next year . the dealogic platform offers the only truly global equity capital markets network that has helped execute the biggest transactions on record in the past 30 years .\ndealogic connect allows investment managers to focus on what matters most : generating alpha , improving profitability , and ensuring compliance . recording , tracking , reconciling , and evaluating activities , such as research and corporate access , is made fast and simple and allows investment managers to consume the right amount of research at the right cost level to drive better investment performance within the rules specified by mifid ii .\ndealogic provides a sophisticated platform of software , communications and information systems along with product support to the global capital markets industry . in common with similar businesses the company is exposed to certain risks and uncertainties . among these risks , which are explained in more detail on page 9 of the 2008 annual report , are consolidation in the investment banking industry , a prolonged downturn in capital markets activity and the emergence of competitors and competitive products .\nthe directors of diamond bidco limited , and those other carlyle responsible persons identified in the circular to dealogic shareholders published 5 november 2014 , accept responsibility for the information contained in this announcement and , to the best of their knowledge and belief ( having taken all reasonable care to ensure that such is the case ) , the information contained in this announcement is in accordance with the facts and it does not omit anything likely to affect the import of such information .\ndealogic connect , which allows investors to place electronic indications of interest as well as reconcile and evaluate all sellside - provided activities , is growing fast . \u201cwe\u2019re pleased at how quickly the industry is adopting connect , \u201d said jody drulard , chief product officer . \u201cwe\u2019re seeing major ipos , like the largest telecom ipo in europe this year , open for orders . in fact , we just had the first orders to joint bookrunners on connect and the first electronic deal in asia . \u201d\n, pdg de dealogic . \u00ab l ' acquisition d ' a2 access cadre avec notre objectif qui est d ' aider les march\u00e9s financiers \u00e0 fonctionner efficacement . l ' int\u00e9gration de nos produits\ncorporate access\nde pointe \u00e0 la solution a2 access permet aux clients de contr\u00f4ler plus facilement la distribution , l ' actualit\u00e9 et la qualit\u00e9 de leurs informations . le potentiel existe \u00e9galement d ' aider les clients \u00e0 rationaliser la logistique et am\u00e9liorer l ' analytique . il s ' agit de notre premi\u00e8re acquisition depuis que nous avons \u00e9t\u00e9 acquis par\nthis announcement is not intended to and does not constitute or form part of any offer to sell or subscribe for or any invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction pursuant to the transactions described above or otherwise . the acquisition of dealogic and the joint ventures will be made solely pursuant to the terms of the offer documentation published to relevant shareholders , which will contain the full terms and conditions of the transactions . any decision in respect of , or other response to , the transaction should be made only on the basis of the information contained in such documentation .\nthe page you are searching for does not exist . either it has moved , or the link is broken .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 pr newswire association llc . all rights reserved . a cision company .\ngain access to global coverage from local journalists on the ground in 50 + countries working around the clock to break news , analyze , spot risks and opportunities .\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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for - sale financial asset balances of us $ 42 . 1 million at the end of the period\ninterim dividend up 12 % to 1 . 9 pence ( equivalent to 3 . 1 cents at $ 1 . 62 ) payable on 2 november 2009\nour results in the first half of 2009 were a result of three main drivers : the resilience of our customer base , which generated increased subscription revenues for our products on a constant exchange rate basis ; the successful implementation of our new product platform amongst our global client base ; and the volatility in the global capital markets .\nwe remain committed to investing in our business , to extend our market leading position and to expand the profitable deployment of our platform .\nin these times of uncertainty it is difficult to forecast how the market will perform in any particular period , which does impact short term profitability both positively and negatively . however we are confident in the resilience of the markets in the longer term and are confident that through our outstanding personnel , the breadth of our platform and the strength of our global brand we are well positioned for the future .\nthe resilience of our customer base , which generated increased subscription revenues for our products on a constant exchange rate basis ; the successful implementation of our new product platform amongst our global client base ; and the volatility in the global capital markets . as we outlined at the year end we anticipated that new issue volumes in all global markets would be low in the first part of 2009 and we were right to be cautious . however we have been surprised by the strong pick up in the second quarter of 2009 as companies in many different sectors accessed the equity capital markets and new issue volumes returned to the levels experienced in quarter four of 2007 . this improvement in market activity has benefitted significantly our transaction revenues\nrevenues increased in both the americas and asia regions by 11 % and 30 % respectively , while the weaker gbp ( down 25 % from $ 1 . 9854 in the first half of 2008 to $ 1 . 4925 in the first half of 2009 ) has reduced the revenues of the emea region by 23 % . with a greater reduction in emea costs from the weaker gbp , all three regions delivered an increase in reportable profits compared to the first half of 2008 .\nthe group continued to produce strong operating cash flows before movements in working capital of $ 16 . 2 million ( 2008 : $ 12 . 6 million ) and net cash flows from operating activities of $ 7 . 7 million ( 2008 : $ 14 . 4 million ) . after the acquisition of irnavigator , an investor profile product , for $ 1 . 0 million , the payment of dividends and appropriations of $ 3 . 3 million ( 2008 : $ 7 . 3 million ) , the purchase by the company of 0 . 7 million shares at a cost of $ 0 . 9 million ( 2008 : $ 10 . 1 million ) , our balance of cash and government - backed securities totalled $ 42 . 1 million ( 2008 : $ 38 . 3 million ) at the end of the period .\nan interim dividend of 1 . 9 pence ( 3 . 1 cents ) , an increase of 12 % on last year ( 2008 : 1 . 7 pence , 3 . 1 cents ) , will be paid on 2 november 2009 to shareholders on the register on 9 october 2009 .\nthe board continues to monitor and mitigate these risks through strong focus and investment in product development and support services as we enhance our market leading position and drive growth and innovation across our platform over the long term .\ncertain statements in the interim report are forward - looking . although the group believes that the expectations reflected in these statements are reasonable , it can give no assurance that these\nwill prove to have been correct . as these statements involve risks and uncertainties , actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward - looking statements .\nthe group undertakes no obligation to update any forward - looking statements whether as a result of new information , future events or otherwise .\nwe are pleased that the business has continued to perform well through a period of unprecedented turmoil in all the global capital markets in which we operate . we remain committed to investing in our business , to extend our market leading position and to expand the profitable deployment of our platform . in these times of uncertainty it is difficult to forecast how the market will perform in any particular period , which does impact short term profitability both positively and negatively . however we are confident in the resilience of the markets in the longer term and are confident that through our outstanding personnel , the breadth of our platform and the strength of our global brand we are well positioned for the future .\nthis report will be sent to all holders of the company ' s ordinary shares .\nthe consolidated financial statements of the group as at and for the year ended 31 december 2008 are available upon request from the company ' s registered office at thanet house , 231 - 232 strand , london wc2r 1da .\n. they do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements , and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the group as at and for the year ended 31 december 2008 .\nthese condensed consolidated interim financial statements were approved by the directors on 21 september 2009 .\nexcept as described below , the accounting policies applied by the group in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements are the same as those applied by the group in its consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 december 2008 .\n, which became effective as of 1 january 2009 . as a result , the group presents in the consolidated statement of changes in equity all owner changes in equity , whereas all non - owner changes in equity are presented in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income . this presentation has been applied in these condensed interim financial statements as of and for the six months period ended on 30 june 2009 .\ncomparative information has been re - presented so that it also is in conformity with the revised standard . since the change in accounting policy only impacts presentation aspects , there is no impact on earnings per share\nfor business combinations occurring in the financial year starting 1 january 2009 . all business combinations occurring on or after 1 january 2009 are accounted for by applying the acquisition method . the change in accounting policy was applied prospectively and had no material impact on earnings per share .\nthe group has applied the acquisition method for the business combination that occurred during the interim period ended 30 june 2009 as disclosed in note 10 .\ncontrol is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities . in assessing control , the group takes into consideration potential voting rights that currently are exercisable . the acquisition date is the date on which control is transferred to the acquirer . judgement is applied in determining the acquisition date and determining whether control is transferred from one party to another .\nthe group measures goodwill as the fair value of the consideration transferred including the recognised amount of any non - controlling interest in the acquiree , all measured as of the acquisition date .\nconsideration transferred includes the fair values of the assets transferred , liabilities incurred by the group to the previous owners of the acquiree , and equity interests issued by the group . consideration transferred also includes the fair value of any contingent consideration .\ntransaction costs that the group incurs in connection with a business combination , such as finder ' s fees , legal fees , due diligence fees , and other professional and consulting fees are expensed as incurred .\na contingent liability of the acquiree is assumed in a business combination only if such a liability represents a present obligation and arises from a past event , and its fair value can be measured reliably .\nas of 1 january 2009 the group determines and presents operating segments based on the information that internally is provided to the board of directors , which is the group ' s chief operating decision maker . this change in accounting policy is due to the adoption of ifrs 8\ncomparative segment information has been re - presented in conformity with the transitional requirements of ifrs 8 . since the change in accounting policy only impacts presentation and disclosure aspects , there is no impact on earnings per share .\nan operating segment is a component of the group that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses , including revenues and expenses that relate to transactions with any of the group ' s other components . an operating segment ' s operating results are reviewed regularly by the board of directors to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance , and for which discrete financial information is available .\nsegment results that are reported to the board of directors include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis .\nthe preparation of interim financial statements requires management to make judgements , estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities , income and expense . actual results may differ from these estimates .\nexcept as described below , in preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial statements , the significant judgements made by management in applying the group ' s accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 december 2008 .\nthe group has adopted the\nmanagement approach\nin identifying the operating segments as outlined in ifrs 8 . management has analysed the information that the chief operating decision maker reviews and has concluded that the operating segment disclosure should be based on geography .\nthe group has three reportable segments , europe , middle east and africa ( emea ) ; americas ; and asia . disclosures for prior periods have been re - calculated to present the information for those periods in accordance with the new segment definitions .\nincome tax expense is recognised based on management ' s best estimate of the weighted average annual income tax rate expected for the full financial year applied to the pre - tax income of the interim period . the group ' s consolidated effective tax rate in respect of continuing operations for the six months ended 30 june 2009 was 33 . 7 percent ( 1h 2008 : 38 . 4 percent ) . this change in effective tax rate for the group was affected by the resolution of outstanding claims in respect of prior years . the underlying tax rate for 2009 was 36 . 4 % ( 2008 : 38 . 4 % ) .\nthe dividends paid in the periods covered by these condensed consolidated interim financial statements are detailed below .\nan interim dividend of 1 . 9 pence ( 3 . 1 cents ) per ordinary share ( 25 september 2008 : 1 . 7 pence , 3 . 1 cents ) , will be paid on 2 november 2009 to shareholders on the register on 9 october 2009 . a proportionate payment will also be made on the same date in respect of the dividend element of the appropriation payable in terms of the exchange rights agreement . these payments , amounting to us $ 2 , 352 , 000 , will be accounted for when paid in the second half of 2009 .\n$ 990 , 000 of the additions relates to the acquisition of the investor profiles products from ilios partners , llc ( see note 10 ) . these assets are amortised over their estimated useful lives , which vary from one to three years .\non 3 april 2009 , the group acquired the investor profiles products of ilios partners , llc for a cash consideration of us $ 1 , 000 , 000 . the purchase will serve to complement the existing product portfolio of the group and included hardware , software and information databases . the fair value of these assets equals the consideration paid , therefore no goodwill arose on the acquisition . all legal and professional fees ( us $ 236 , 000 ) relating to the purchase have been expensed to the statement of comprehensive income in the first half of 2009 .\nboth the company and employee share trust ( est ) shares are held as treasury shares and the shares purchased up to 30 june 2009 are excluded from the calculation of earnings per share from the date they were purchased by the company .\n( 1h 2008 : 565 , 207 ) shares were issued to satisfy the exercise of share options by employees .\nthe est purchased nil ( 1h 2008 : 3 , 281 , 609 ) shares at a total cost of us $ nil ( 1h 2008 : us $ 9 , 351 , 000 ) , nor has the est purchased any further shares after 1 july 2009 .\nthe holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one vote per share at meetings of the company . the est has waived its rights to receive a dividend on the 3 , 281 , 609 shares it holds .\nthe group operated two equity - settled share option plans during the period . options to acquire ordinary shares in the company may be granted in any year at a price not less than the greater of the market value of the shares placed under option on the business day immediately preceding the date of grant or the nominal value of the share . no consideration is payable for the grant of an option and all options are settled by physical delivery of shares .\noptions over 1 , 376 , 095 shares at an exercise price of \u00a31 . 225 were granted on 27 april 2009 with a vesting period from 27 april 2012 to 26 april 2019 . the estimated fair value these options is $ 298 , 000 . during the period 58 , 984 options lapsed and 8 , 3\nthe fair value of services received in return for share options granted are measured by reference to the fair value of the share options granted , calculated using a black - scholes model . the main assumptions for options granted during the period ended 30 june 2009 used in calculating these values are : fair value of \u00a30 . 157 ; market and exercise share price of \u00a31 . 225 ; expected volatility of 24 % ; option life of 5 . 7 years ; expected dividend yield of 5 . 143 % ; and risk free interest rate of 2 . 63 % . there are no market conditions associated with these share option grants .\n* all intraday prices are subject to a delay of fifteen ( 15 ) minutes .\nfe investegate takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information within this site .\nthe announcements are supplied by the denoted source . queries about the content of an announcement should be directed to the source . fe investegate reserves the right to publish a filtered set of announcements . nav , emm / ept , rule 8 and frn variable rate fix announcements are filtered from this site .\nto help us provide a better service , please select the description which fits you best . . .\n6 . does not distribute , republish or otherwise provide any information or derived works to any third party in any manner or use or process information or derived works for any commercial purposes .\nplease note , this site uses cookies . some of the cookies are essential for parts of the site to operate and have already been set . you may delete and block all cookies from this site , but if you do , parts of the site may not work . to find out more about the cookies used on fe investegate and how you can manage them , see our privacy and cookie policy"]}
{"id": 55256, "summary": [{"text": "the worshipful society of apothecaries of london is one of the livery companies of the city of london .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it is one of the largest livery companies ( with over 1,600 members in 2012 ) and ranks 58th in their order of precedence .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the society is a member of the london museums of health & medicine and its guild church is the church of st andrew-by-the-wardrobe .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the society 's modern roles include educational , social , ceremonial and charitable activities , in addition to supporting the city of london , its governance and the lord mayor of the city of london . ", "topic": 2}], "title": "worshipful society of apothecaries", "paragraphs": ["a history of the worshipful society of apothecaries of london . vol i : 1617 - 1815\napothecary tile . ceramic tile formerly used for forming pills for medicinal purposes , showing coat of arms and motto of the worshipful society of apothecaries of london , one of the livery companies of the city of london . ( 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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based services .\nour local team can also arrange additional learning and workshops for your group , such as a medical lecture , hospital tour and / or reflective workshop . these are additional items which we can add to your group\u2019s program and fee , and for more information please contact our ivhq groups manager .\na leading group of engineers , and one of its kind in the world , operates an upgraded process of complex and advanced medical systems , and their sale to overseas markets .\ninternational federation of medical students\u2019 association . home page . available at : http : / / www . ifmsa . org . accessed november 6 , 2006 .\nmedical mission trips with international volunteer hq provide short - term medical volunteer opportunities abroad for medical professionals , nurses , dentists , college students and pre - med students . medical missions are available year - round in a wide range of destinations , including costa rica , peru , guatemala , argentina , bali , india , vietnam and tanzania .\n, the aya group was a fast - growing conglomerate . it is one of the largest corporate employers in uganda , with over 5 , 000 people under payroll . with a total asset base in excess of us $ 400 million , the group is involved in the following business lines , among others : food processing , investments , transportation , real estate development ,\nof ecobank ( uganda ) . he was appointed to that position in october 2011 , replacing dele alabi , who was relocated to\n' largest investment in africa to - date . it will be uganda ' s third 5 - star hotel , next to the\nbecause the majority of construction materials are sourced locally , the construction of this hotel has contributed enormously to uganda ' s economy .\nin addition , the group\u2019s range of capabilities is reflected in the medical equipment supply process and mainly in the ability to provide a long term service support for the equipment after the installation .\nis a group of health service companies with a regional reputation for customer - focus , innovation , and quality patient care .\n\u201cthere is much that can be done to serve the medical needs of patients in uganda and the region ; especially if we can build on the capacity and skills of our own health sector . \u201d\nimmersion in a new and unfamiliar culture is often the most challenging aspect of an international internship . but according to international program officer devin graves , \u201creturning home can prove equally , or even more difficult \u2026\nmike mccusker of international medical corps\u2019 emergency response team ( ert ) has just returned from the democratic republic of the congo ( drc ) , where an ebola outbreak has the global humanitarian community on high alert . to date , there have been 66 reported cases of the ebola virus in drc and 28 deaths . international medical corps has mobilized \u2026\n. aya group also maintains subsidiaries in dubai , united arab emirates and in new york city . the company headquarters is located approximately\nlifenet international ' s ( ln ) conversion franchise model includes nurse training , management training , growth financing , and pharmaceutical supply to transform quality of care and increase range of services in primary healthcare facilities in burundi , uganda , and the drc .\nexcept where otherwise noted , content on this site is licensed by international medical corps under a creative commons attribution - noncommercial - no derivative works 3 . 0 united states license .\nassociation of american medical colleges . 2006 medical school graduation questionnaire , all schools report . available at : urltoken accessed november 2 , 2006 .\nthe bank began operations in uganda on 19 january 2009 as a full - service bank providing wholesale , retail , investment and transaction banking services and products to governments , financial institutions , multinationals , international organizations , medium , small and micro businesses and individuals .\nciel\u2019s takeover ends clarke\u2019s highly - successful reign in which he has demonstrated that a smart private entrepreneur can prosper in uganda\u2019s poorly - run healthcare system .\nmedical expert - turned - politician , dr ian clarke , who is the current makindye division mayor , founded img in 1996 with international hospital kampala ( ihk ) as its flagship brand .\nyes , for groups volunteering for more than 1 week , we can arrange your group to take part in our standard medical project for the first week while you learn the basics of the healthcare system in the your host country , followed by the medical volunteer campaign in the second week .\nthe stock of the bank is privately held . the detailed shareholding in exim bank ( uganda ) as of march 2016 is depicted in the table below :\nmedical writer lpurpose : . interfaces with external groups ( e . g . familiar with medical scientific publications . required skill 2 : . . . .\nunderstand the major movements in medical volunteerism in africa from the medical missions of the mid - 19th century to the current burgeoning interest in global health .\nvolunteers are accompanied by a local medical specialist and / or a local doctor / nurse , all of whom are bilingual . while medical training is not typically provided on ivhq programs , ivhq groups on the medical volunteer campaign will usually receive an introduction / overview of how to take vitals . this is dependent on the experience and current level of training that group members have .\nmissions to africa gradually adopted a more professional outlook on medicine , providing more than the rudimentary services delivered by earlier religious missionaries . albert cook , for example , who worked in uganda with church mission society pastors beginning in 1896 , founded mengo hospital and is credited with bringing scientific medicine to uganda [ 4 , 5 ] .\nfsd achieves community - driven goals through asset - based development and international exchange in africa , asia , and latin america .\nas an international humanitarian relief organization that also focuses on rebuilding lives , international medical corps embodies two somewhat contradictory notions at once : efficient mobilization to rapid onset emergencies and a long - term commitment to seeing people in desperate need through the nuances of recovery and well beyond . we run around the world trying to stop hemorrhaging \u2026\nivhq offers affordable medical mission trips for nursing students and medical students , as well as trips for qualified healthcare professionals . if you\u2019re an aspiring healthcare professional , we also organize medical mission trips for pre - med and pre - nursing students .\nivhq medical volunteer campaigns , on the other hand , are available for groups of volunteers working together alongside local medical staff . as the groups are closely supervised and guided by local medical staff , your group members are able to engage in a greater range of hands - on medical work , reaching out to a much higher number of patients per day , as the campaigns actively travel to the patients\u2019 communities rather than relying on the patients to come to them at the clinics .\nmedical volunteer campaigns allow us to bring basic medical care to a larger quantity of needy communities and clinics . especially for groups who have a minimal amount of time , i . e . 1 week , medical campaigns allow ivhq groups to be the most hands on possible and be as immersed as possible into the local community and culture . medical volunteer campaigns also allow the group to work as a team unit rather than be divided amongst various clinic placements ivhq india program director , delhi\nusaid works with the government , the private sector and the people of uganda to improve health and health systems , increase access to quality health services and encourage healthy behaviors .\nthe placement in the hospital and the hiv - aids project was the experience we were pursuing from this trip and they truly reached our expectations . this was an unforgettable experience that also gave us a great insight of the health system and the sanitary and living conditions in general in uganda . we completed the program having enriched our medical knowledge and experience and most importantly our emotional sphere . antonios lazaridis ( ivhq volunteer in uganda )\nthis article sketches the history of medical volunteerism in africa from the early religious and colonial medical programs through current humanitarian programs , assessing the role of student volunteerism as well .\nand a research assistant in ethics at the american medical association in chicago , ill .\nplaced imperial bank kenya under statutory management due to\nunsafe and unsound business conditions to transact business\nat the parent company . bou took over imperial bank uganda the same day .\ninternational red cross and red crescent movement . red cross and red crescent movement history . available at : urltoken accessed october 23 , 2006 .\non 7 march 2016 , exim bank ( tanzania ) acquired the ownership interest that imperal bank kenya formerly had in this bank and re - branded it to exim bank ( uganda ) .\nstern am , markel h . international efforts to control infectious diseases , 1851 to present . jama . 2004 ; 292 : 1474 - 1479 .\nstudents for international change . home page . available at : http : / / www . sichange . org . accessed november 5 , 2006 .\ninterfaces with external groups ( e . g . serves as the medical writing representative on project teams . 1 - 2 years experience as a medical writer in the health care . . .\nduring the week - long campaign , your group will work together with our local team to provide basic health services to populations that may not otherwise have access to regular healthcare services .\nr . u . n . sport ltd . : exclusive distributer of brooks , an international sportswear and running shoes company from the usa in israel .\nout of dissatisfaction with the narrow , overly bureaucratic , often inefficient and , at times , morally suspect relief work sponsored by larger , international medical humanitarian societies and governmental organizations , many individuals opted to form independent nongovernmental humanitarian organizations ( ngos ) .\nprocurement management & equipment maintenance : defining procurement and procurement implementation , transportation , installation of the equipment in the medical centers , installation of the medical gases system , preventive maintenance and ongoing service support .\nunited nations international children\u2019s emergency fund . home page . available at : http : / / www . unicef . org . accessed october 13 , 2006 .\nunited states agency for international development . home page . available at : http : / / www . usaid . gov . accessed october 13 , 2006 .\na preeminent first responder , international medical corps provides emergency relief to those struck by disaster , no matter where they are , no matter what the conditions , working with them to recover , rebuild and gain the skills and tools required for self - reliance .\napart from uganda and mauritius , ciel , in a statement , says it operates successful businesses in india , and other parts of africa and asia with investments in healthcare , hotels , property and financial services .\nthis provides your group with a great opportunity to experience both types of health service ; learning about healthcare in the clinics , and then working as a unit and team effort in the campaigns .\nvm - - medical volunteerism in africa : an historical sketch , dec 06 . . . virtual mentor\nmsf\u2019s and mdm\u2019s philosophy\u2014\u201cillness and injury do not respect borders\u201d\u2014inspired countless other grassroots , medical humanitarian ngos [ 20 ] . in the u . s . today , their members number in the thousands . some of the larger organizations are international medical corps ( 1984 ) [ 21 ] , health volunteers overseas ( 1986 ) [ 22 ] and doctors on call for service ( 1994 ) [ 23 ] . typically , each ngo has its own specific focus , e . g . , health education , resource allocation , medical training , direct medical care or a combination thereof .\nthe approximate coordinates of the aya group are 0\u00b022 ' 39 . 0\nn , 32\u00b033 ' 17 . 0\ne ( latitude : 0 . 377500 ; logitude : 32 . 554725 ) .\ncontact our groups manager via the enquiry form below to learn more about volunteering abroad on a medical campaign .\nif you have completed your second year of medical or nursing school , or if you are a qualified healthcare professional , you are are eligible to join ivhq in argentina , bali , costa rica , ghana , guatemala , india ( delhi and kerala ) , nepal , peru ( lima and cusco ) , tanzania , uganda and vietnam .\nthe american medical student association began life as the student american medical association ( sama ) in 1950 . in 1967 , sama broke ties with the ama and became student - governed . in 1975 , the organization changed its name to the american medical student association . see the amsa web site , available at : urltoken accessed october 20 , 2006 .\nswan m . catholic church frontline aids fight shortchanged by the global fund . catholic online international news . august 7 , 2006 . available at : urltoken accessed november 10 , 2006 .\nwant to learn more about ivhq\u2019s full range of medical and healthcare volunteer abroad projects ? discover all your options here .\nchmi is managed by the results for development institute . chmi is funded by the department for international development ( dfid ) , the bill & melinda gates foundation , and the rockefeller foundation .\nvanreken d . the evolution of the medical ministry . in : mission and ministry : christian medical practice in today ' s changing culture . wheaton , ill : billy graham center ; 1987 . available at : urltoken accessed november 3 , 2006 .\nmedical insurance coverage ; we are excited to announce the teaching opportunities at our schools in different cities of china ! . . .\nthe company\u2019s main activities are focused on building , managing and maintaining turnkey medical projects starting from the development stage through the planning , building , procurement , technical and medical training as well as routine operations and mainly to continue providing service support after the installations .\nas the united nations ( un ) declares famine in parts of southern somalia , increasing numbers of somalis affected by the drought in east africa are fleeing across the country\u2019s borders in search of food , clean water and shelter . having delivered health care services since 1991 in the region , international medical corps teams on the ground in \u2026\nour deepest condolences to family , colleagues and friends of jamil lukwago . jamil , beloved member of staff at international hospital kampala , passed away on 14 april 2018 . may his soul rest in peace .\nclarke , who has already expressed interest in contesting for the mayoral job of kampala city in the next elections , retains the chairman\u2019s post of the group . alex alexander , ciel healthcare africa\u2019s managing director , takes over as interim img chief executive officer .\nthe project was a perfect integration of basic sciences and clinical medicine , and it also allowed for the group to see preventative and diagnostic medicine . it was exactly what we were looking for as 1st / 2nd year medical students . the fact that we got to see a rural village as well as the schools was a great asset to this trip . it really allowed the group to contrast what undeserved areas are really like when outside of the u . s . the hands on experiences that we were able to participate in are priceless and will be held dear to everyone on the trip . madison bangert ( ivhq volunteer in guatemala )\non a medical mission in these destinations , nursing and medical students can expect to support a range of tasks , working across a variety of healthcare settings . this can include providing basic patient care , taking vitals , dressing wounds , triage nursing , and helping to prepare medical equipment . there are also opportunities to observe local doctors and nurses in operating rooms , as well as shadow their daily routines .\nuntil the 1960s , international humanitarian organizations tended to adopt a \u201cmagic bullet\u201d approach to public health , predominantly choosing to mount large campaigns against individual diseases [ 13 ] . but , as stern and markel note ,\nfsd interns set their sights on a wide range of careers . while international development , economics , and public policy are among the most expected professional paths , the rigor and breadth of the fsd experience has \u2026\ndr . clarke and mr . alexander assure all stakeholders that img continues to remain a ugandan brand and that planned developments will focus on improving the overall patient / customer experience across the entire group . img currently employs over 600 ugandans at its various facilities .\nfifi transport limited , another group subsidiary , owns a fleet of mercedes benz trucks fitted with state - of - the - art global positioning satellite technology , making this fleet one of the few to be so technologically equipped in this part of the world .\nusaid began its assistance to uganda immediately after its independence in 1962 , recognizing the country\u2019s potential as a \u201cbread basket\u201d of africa , with its rich natural resources , and significant rural population . priorities have evolved over the past five decades , and we remain committed to improving ugandans\u2019 livelihoods .\nthe aya foundation is a non - profit charitable organization that was set up on the urging mohammed hamid , the group chairman . the foundation assists organizations that cater for needy children . one area that the foundation pays special attention to is the provision of pediatric medications .\nthe ssa business provides a diverse basket of branded , generic , otc and consumer health products which are supplied to both the private and public sectors primarily in south africa . our presence outside of south africa is mainly in namibia , botswana , tanzania , kenya , nigeria , ghana and uganda .\nbrowse our medical mission opportunities and choose a destination and the program you wish to volunteer on , as well as the dates you wish to volunteer .\nelsmed healthcare solutions ltd . : the company is engaged in planning and building medical centers worldwide , starting from local service support centers to advanced hospitals .\nwe relentlessly build a network of students , professionals , and passionate advocates for our community - based partners to access . we connect this network of assets and volunteers with the work of our partners through our international exchange and grantmaking programs .\nwe take an asset - based approach to development work . we begin by listening to the priorities set by our community - based partners at our international program sites . we then identify and utilize existing assets and capacity to address those priorities .\nthe medical placement was the perfect combination of challenging , rewarding and eye - opening . i continue to be inspired by all the hard - working staff and medical team at the hospital , who do so much but with so little . amazing ! phuong dinh ( ivhq volunteer in ho chi minh , vietnam )\non a medical mission trip with ivhq , you will have the opportunity to provide medical care and healthcare education to communities where healthcare is limited or difficult to obtain . by shadowing local doctors and nurses and working under instruction , you play an important role in providing essential care within under - resourced clinics and hospitals .\nif you\u2019re a pre med or pre nursing student , you have the opportunity to volunteer in a variety of settings as part of a medical mission and you can join ivhq\u2019s medical volunteer projects in argentina , bali , costa rica , guatemala , india ( delhi ) , peru ( cusco ) , tanzania and vietnam .\nthe medical volunteer campaigns in costa rica , guatemala and peru - cusco are available to groups at the same fees as listed under our ivhq program fees . our medical campaigns in india , nepal and ghana do incur an additional us $ 50 per person , to cover the increased supervision and logistics involved with this project .\nalubo so . the political economy of health and medical care in nigeria [ dissertation ] . columbia , mo : university of missouri - columbia ; 1983 : 111 .\ngess la . mine eyes have seen the glory . a medical missionary\u2019s african challenges . east lansing , mich . : rle press ; 2002 : 56 - 291 .\nour ivhq program managers will offer guidance as to which destination would be best suited to your interests and experience , as some of our programs offer opportunities specific to certain skills and medical specialties . we are committed to aligning your qualifications and interests with the needs of the local community . examples of medical volunteer opportunities with ivhq include :\nthe company\u2019s employees include professionals , experts and diploma holders including : consultants , architects , engineers , project managers , financial experts , technology experts and medical technology experts .\nthe presence of the international red cross and red crescent , who and other humanitarian groups expanded rapidly in africa and asia throughout the 1960s , due largely to the grim after - effects of the newly won independence of many countries in those regions [ 16 ] .\nthere were about a dozen medical missionaries worldwide in 1850 . in africa , this was the time of david livingstone , the scottish explorer and missionary [ 1 ] , and cardinal charles lavigerie , a brilliant catholic mission strategist , who in the 1860s sent african medical students to study western medicine at the university of malta [ 2 ] . even the earliest missionaries found that having the capability to meet the medical needs of indigenous populations opened up new towns and villages \u201cto the messengers of the gospel\u201d [ 3 ] .\nfox r . medical humanitarianism and human rights : reflections on doctors without borders and doctors of the world . soc sci med . 1995 ; 41 : 1607 - 1616 .\nat the time of kibo\u2019s investment , img was intent upon offering secondary and tertiary services in its hospital and required the expertise and know - how of a healthcare group to partner with them in this venture . this objective was achieved with the kibo - led investment consortium with the support of fortis , a leading healthcare operator in india .\nmanagement & service : service support without geographical or language restrictions , training technical and medical staff , financial support , logistics management , it systems , hospital management systems and more .\nmedical volunteers are greatly received in tanzania , especially those who come with initiative , enthusiasm and readiness to work in very basic facilities with limited resources available . volunteers work in a variety of settings , including medical clinics and hospitals , with the location depending on the volunteers previous experience and training . to comply with the tanzania healthcare system , volunteers will shadow local doctors and assist in performing basic patient care , and it\u2019s important to note that this project focuses more on observation , than getting involved in operations or independent medical tasks . this project is ideal for those who have completed at least 2 years of medical or nursing school , or those wanting to broaden their experience and knowledge of healthcare systems around the world .\nvolunteers working on a medical volunteer campaign aid in treating and educating patients , providing basic checkups and treatment to members of the community . volunteers also help to distribute vitamins and other medication , and deliver health education information appropriate to both children and adults . a week - long medical volunteer campaign involves visiting and working with up to five communities throughout the week and days typically include 4 hours volunteer work per day .\nconstruction and project management : preparation of the site , overall construction and building , medical gases infrastructures , it , air conditioning , sewage , water heating systems , roads and access for emergency transportation and more .\nelsmed healthcare solutions russia ltd . : the company specializes in building medical centers , imaging centers and advanced oncology centers worldwide . the latest and most advanced centers are in russia and ukraine through the company\u2019s local subsidiaries .\nprogram fees : from $ 250usd ( + $ 50usd per week medical surcharge to cover training and resources used ) . fees include airport pick - up , orientation , accommodation , meals and 24 / 7 in - country support\nwhile protestantism and catholicism took root in africa , economic development and modern medicine were uneven in their spread . consequently , many countries have only one medical school and few resources for promoting public health . so the charitable missions of today emphasize medicine more than conversion to christianity . as one religious scholar says , \u201ceuropean and american protestant church missions have turned to medical work and community development work , leaving the preaching and evangelism to african christians\u201d themselves [ 10 ] .\nthe most famous medical missionary , undoubtedly , was albert schweitzer . after receiving his md from the university of strasbourg in 1913 , schweitzer established a hospital at lambarene in french equatorial africa ( gabon ) , and spent most of his life there as a doctor , surgeon and administrator in the hospital . for schweitzer , africa was the place where the people were most in need of medical help . lutheran faith influenced his mission of healing and \u201creverence for life\u201d [ 6 ] .\nprogram fees : from $ 299usd ( + $ 65usd medical surcharge per week for supervision , materials and the logistics involved in this project ) . fees include airport pick - up , orientation , accommodation , meals and 24 / 7 in - country support\nall volunteers are supervised by local staff and under instruction from qualified doctors during a medical mission trip , so regardless of your level of qualification or experience , you can feel confident that you will be well supported to make a valuable contribution on your mission trip .\nivhq offers affordable volunteer abroad programs for dental students , dentists and dental hygienists . work is based in hospitals , clinics and community centers alongside medical professionals . as a volunteer dentist with ivhq , you will have the opportunity to volunteer in peru , guatemala , india , tanzania , or bali\u2026 .\nboth students and skilled medical professionals have the opportunity to experience a new working environment and the vietnamese culture , while developing their global medical perspective as volunteers in vietnam . volunteers here provide support to an orthopedic and rehabilitation hospital , working alongside and local doctors or nurses in the areas of physiotherapy , occupational therapy and speech therapy . here , volunteers work with children and adults who suffer from cerebral palsy , down\u2019s syndrome , congenital motor system deformity and other disabilities . depending on your level of experience , you may observe operations , provide assistance in basic procedures and visit patients before and after surgery .\n\u201cthere comes a time when it is appropriate for everyone to step down , and since i have been running img since its inception for close to 20 years , i feel this is the right time for me [ to leave ] . we have been working with our partners from ciel for three years as minority shareholders . through ciel healthcare , they run a very successful hospital in mauritius and have decided to expand their footprint in east africa using international hospital as their flagship , \u201d clarke said .\nvolunteers are required to bring their own basic medical supplies , including a white coat , scrubs , disposable rubber ( or latex ) gloves , antibacterial soap or sanitizer , a stethoscope , and a blood pressure cuff . advice on further supplies to bring can be provided by the ivhq groups manager and our in - country team .\nin the central african republic ( car ) , this is not a theoretical question but a stark reality . plagued by unrest and turmoil , the country is now in urgent need of humanitarian aid and time after time referred to as \u2018a forgotten crisis\u2019 . most people in car live in rural areas with functioning medical facilities rarely within \u2026\nis a research assistant in the institute for ethics at the american medical association in chicago , ill . , where he assists with the ethical force program , an initiative to establish performance measures for ethical behavior across the health care system . he is also exploring the history of the relationship between organized medicine and african american physicians and african american patients .\nin each of our program locations , we also have a full team of staff who provide 24 / 7 assistance and support for our volunteers ; both during volunteer work , and during free time . additionally , ivhq groups are assigned a staff member from our local team , in addition to medical staff , to help with any questions or concerns during the program .\ndennis p . burkitt , md , exemplifies the importance of extending medical research to african populations . his work with ugandan children resulted in the identification of burkitt\u2019s lymphoma , an aggressive leukemia - like cancer that burkitt linked to co - infection with epstein - barr virus and malaria\u2014a discovery that proved vital for cancer research . by the 1960s , burkitt was also able to use chemotherapy to cure his lymphoma patients [ 9 ] .\nstudent involvement was important to the missionary field . the student volunteer movement of the 1880s - 1950s , for example , was an historical precedent for today\u2019s student interest in global service . it fed recruits into the missions of africa , asia and south america . by 1910 , there were more than 10 , 000 religious missionaries in the field in africa\u20146 , 000 protestant and 4 , 000 catholic [ 7 ] . roughly 10 percent of these were truly medical missionaries .\nmedical and nursing students who speak at least intermediate spanish can help a mobile clinic provide healthcare access to underprivileged areas of lima , while working alongside peruvian healthcare professionals . volunteers in peru cater to a range of patient needs , as the clinic is operated in a bus that reaches neighborhoods where people cannot always afford even basic healthcare . depending on your level of experience and spanish skill level , you may provide assistance with initial assessments , essential procedures like vaccinations and wound care , triage or helping with the operational set up each day .\ncomplete the free online application form with the details of your chosen program and dates , as well as details of your qualifications , skills and experience in the medical field . you will then receive an email from ivhq that we have received your application . within 48 hours ( 2 working days ) , you will receive an email from your ivhq program manager acknowledging your application and confirming the country , project and dates of your volunteer program . in this email , you will receive instructions on how to pay the us $ 299 registration fee in order to confirm your booking with ivhq .\ni would recommend this program to anybody . as a recent medical graduate , i found that i was able to give and take as much as i could from the program . the two week rural placement gave me experience and an opportunity to observe diseases , management strategies , and patient interaction . i was also able to help diagnose and treat certain conditions which may have otherwise be missed or misdiagnosed . i have indeed grown to be more independent and appreciate things we take for granted back home . i am extremely grateful for having this opportunity to interact with and serve a very beautiful community in rural nepal . this is an experience i will never forget . sumudu welikumbura ( ivhq volunteer in nepal )\nby far , the most pressing global health crisis of our times is the pandemic of hiv / aids [ 24 ] . unaids , a large un initiative on hiv / aids , estimates that about 40 million persons worldwide are carriers for hiv , with millions of new infections every year . most of these people ( about 25 million ) live in sub - saharan africa [ 25 ] . at first , there was a paucity of medical relief being funneled to africa to combat the hiv / aids crisis . by the late 1980s and 1990s , however , the world quickly realized that hiv / aids did not respect national boundaries and , thus , required proactive measures in areas hardest hit by the epidemic .\npart of imc , the diagnostic centre offers preventive and specialist services including wellness checks .\nsensation is an incredibly beautiful responsive drupal template . nunceasle ullamacorper comodore semas placea .\ntip : enter your city or zip code in the\nwhere\nbox to show results in your area .\nview all workforce development , inc . jobs in rochester , mn - rochester jobs\nview all anatomage , inc . jobs in san jose , ca - san jose jobs\nhow did you feel about telling people you worked at division of health a . . .\nview all rangam consultants inc . jobs in lake forest , il - lake forest jobs\ncortech enables our employees to continue on a career path . we market our employees after an assignment ends to all our clients .\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 .\ncollaborations : ihk has established several informal links with universities or hospitals abroad , such as queens university belfast , baylor university and berkley business school . other institution with which img has links are church mission society ireland , hands of help australia and universities ireland ( a university forum spanning universities north and south of the border ) \u201d ( source : img website ) .\nmiliki afya is finally the solution to the expansion and availability of quality and affordable healthcare to the bottom of the pyramid in kenya , africa and beyond . we believe that quality affordable healthcare is a fundamental right which should be enjoyed by every human being anywhere everywhere\nmacare offers affordable diagnostic services and treatments through a chain of high - tech laboratories . these laboratories are in turn connected to a dentistry center and a multispecialty center .\ngonoshsthaya kendra ( gk ) provides health care and health insurance to undeserved populations in bangladesh .\nkadic hospital bukoto currently has 4 general wards and 10 self contained private rooms . the hospital has a fully fledged laboratory unit , an imaging centre with fully functional ct scanner and other specialised units in addition to other units in the affiliated clinics .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nhappy 70th anniversary we would like to wish world health organization ( who ) a happy 70th anniversary . thank you for your contribution to global health , and wishing everyone a world health day today .\nusaid works with small - scale producers to increase productivity , enhance the availability and effectiveness of support services and improve access to competitive markets .\nusaid supports ugandan education and linguistic experts to produce reading materials in english and 12 local languages and to develop methodologies for teaching literacy in children\u2019s mother tongues in the early school grades .\nusaid is developing innovative ways to help the ugandan economy thrive in a fast - changing world .\nusaid is supporting communities to work peacefully together to manage their resources and build systems to alert people to early warning signs of conflict .\ntoday , our wide - ranging work supports u . s . policy objectives in peace and security , democracy and governance , health and education , economic growth , and humanitarian assistance .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nvirtual mentor . december 2006 , volume 8 , number 12 : 863 - 870 .\nby 1925 , missionary fervor was peaking . the world missionary atlas notes more than 1 , 000 missionary - physicians from america and europe that year , 139 of whom worked in africa [ 1 ] . mission hospitals were often staffed by one doctor and his assistants\u2014a practice that regularly led to burn - out . more enlightened missionary groups try to overstaff clinics and hospitals to prevent that from happening .\nby the 1970s postwar optimism had faded and was gradually replaced by an awareness that the eradication of specific diseases would translate into few if any gains in regions that lacked sewage systems , potable water , adequate food , health clinics , and rudimentary knowledge of illness and treatment , to name but a few crucial positive contributors to a population\u2019s general health [ 17 ] .\nhastings a . the church in africa 1450 - 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cusco , guatemala , costa rica , india - delhi , nepal and ghana : groups must have 8 or more members .\nivhq groups are incredibly beneficial to these communities , as they enable both children and adults to receive basic check - ups , important vitamins and medication and to increasing their understanding of basic health topics .\nall ivhq volunteers receive a thorough program orientation on the first day of the program , which covers many details about the program overall , the local area , health and safety and the volunteer work .\nivhq runs volunteer programs year - round and you can choose to volunteer abroad for durations ranging from 1 week to 24 weeks , so it\u2019s easy to coordinate a mission trip that works with your schedule .\nlog in to your myivhq profile to pay your registration fee . as soon as your registration fee has been received by ivhq , you will be provided with all the information and support you need to prepare for your upcoming volunteer program . your ivhq program manager will be your point of contact throughout your preparations up until you finish your volunteer program .\neverything was above and beyond what i had hoped for . the house had everything we needed , and the food was amazing . ivhq are the best . i had the most fulfilling trip , and am already planning on returning next summer . thanks so much for making volunteering affordable and fun . olivia gissing ( ivhq volunteer in lima , peru )\nprogram fees : start from $ 270usd ( + a one off placement fee of us $ 80 ) . fees include airport pick - 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( photo : business wire )\nsince security is an ongoing concern for customers , it is likely that adding art of defense ' s technology to zeus ' portfolio will allow zeus to continue to serve its customers ' needs .\nzeus : volume 2 , part 1 set : a study in ancient religion : zeus 2 part set . . .\n128 technology is led by andy ory , former ceo of acme packet , another massachusetts - based company that was headquartered only a few miles from where 128 technology is located . also , many of the current employees of 128 technology are former acme packet employees .\nz 3 technology ' s zeus tm family of high performance encoders and decoders delivers up to 4k ultra hd h . 264 video at stunning performance levels . zeus tm offers ultimate flexibilty and performance at a competitive price\nsoftware engineer for zeus technology , developing the world ' s fastest and most webmaster - friendly web server . working within a young and vibrant team , i\nzeus technology , ltd . founded in 1995 , is a software company based in cambridge , uk . as the only pure software traffic management solution , the zeus products are flexible whatever your deployment environment ; a purpose - built zeus appliance , standard servers , blades , or virtualized environments . web - enabled businesses rely on zeus for reliability , scalability and security .\ntemple of zeus is built at olympia with a statue of apollo dominating the west pediment and containing the cult statue of zeus by pheidias .\nzeus ' original product was zeus web server which currently is one of the highest - performance web servers for unix and unix - like platforms .\ns entries were of a very high calibre and the competition was intense attesting to the fact that 2007 has been another year for innovation and pushing the boundaries in the uk technology industry . i congratulate zeus technology on their win and look forward to another stellar entry next year .\nreduce time to market with z3 technology ' s rps starter kits that feature oem production - ready modules .\nduring my conversation with zeus , i asked why purchase art of defence now . the answer was pragmatic and made a great deal of sense . a good number of zeus ' biggest customers were using the art of defense technology , liked it and wanted integrated into zeus ' product at a deeper level . zeus thought it best to acquire the assets of art of defence and improve the communication between development teams .\nthere were surprisingly few festivals in honour of zeus , one was the diasia of athens . generally , though , zeus , as head of the greek pantheon , was omnipresent and so made no particular attachments to specific cities . zeus was , however , worshipped in most family homes where an altar was often dedicated to him in each courtyard , for as zeus herkeios , he protected the family hearth and property in general . he was also zeus xenios , the god of hospitality , zeus polieus , protector of cities , zeus horkios guardian of oaths and zeus soter , the protector and general benefactor to all .\n\u201cwe set out to create the web\u2019s fastest advertising technology , and this near instant and frictionless delivery of ads is now our default ad experience , \u201d said jarrod dicker , head of ad product and technology for the post . \u201czeus is truly an industry - first technology , and it has evolved as we\u2019ve been developing a solution that can scale across our own site as well as partner sites through arc . \u201d\nthe cult statue of zeus by phidias is dedicated in the temple of zeus , olympia . it is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world .\ncopyright \u00a9 2000 - 2017 zeus systems pvt . ltd . all rights reserved .\nour zeus tm family of encodes and decoders provides a solution for every budget .\na true global company , z3 technology is headquartered in lincoln , nebraska , u . s . a . , but has a robust network of sales and distribution partners able to provide quick delivery of products to customers worldwide . zeus global partnerships oem global partnerships find a zeus distributor\nathena - with metis but as zeus swallowed his wife in fear a son would usurp his position , athena was born from zeus\u2019 head and she became the god\u2019s favourite child .\nbusinesses are increasingly turning towards it managed services in order to streamline their operations , improve their it responsiveness , reduce costs , and mitigate risk . here are just some of the benefits of partnering with zeus technology solutions :\narchetypal images in greek religion : 5 . zeus and hera : archetypal image . . .\nriverbed goes shopping , buys aptimize , zeus , but q2 light ( zdnet . com )\nz3 technology ' s zeus product line of video encoders and decoders is among the top - rated in the industry . these broadcast quality , out - of - the - box systems have been utilized in world - wide applications .\nthere are many ways to build a successful business . this is the way that worked for zeus .\neasily locate your zeus tm product on your network our zfinder utility for quick configuration and status updates .\nzeus technology solutions offers a wide range of knowledge and expertise to create a trusting and valuable relationship with our clients . we understand how critical it is to have the right it support and solutions so your business is always functioning at its absolute best .\ncartwright , m . ( 2013 , may 25 ) . zeus . ancient history encyclopedia . retrieved from urltoken\ncartwright , mark .\nzeus .\nancient history encyclopedia . last modified may 25 , 2013 . urltoken\nfirst athletic games in honour of zeus are held at olympia with one event , the stadion foot race .\nthis technology isn\u2019t for everyone\u2014at least not yet\u2014so 128 technology is focusing on large enterprises , cloud providers and isps . all of those types of companies face to lose a lot when network performance suffers . these are all companies that acme sold into before so the company was fully aware of the challenges in these organizations .\nthe washington post today announced the completed rollout of its speed focused advertising technology across the entire post ecosystem , delivering an optimal ad experience for both brands and users . with zeus , all advertising on the washington post\u2014including mobile , desktop and apps\u2014now loads in under two seconds .\nafter two years of being in stealth mode , 128 technology came out of hiding this week and is making a bold claim\u2014that they can fix the way the internet works .\ndionysos - with semele who , being tricked by a jealous hera , asked to see zeus in all his godly splendour and immediately expired as a consequence . dionysos was born from zeus\u2019 thigh as a result of his mother\u2019s premature death .\nquickly locate the most up - to - date product catalog and data sheets about our zeus line of video encoders .\nriverbed acquires zeus for $ 140m \u2013 a win for cambridge , dfj esprit and sep ( eu . techcrunch . com )\nit is likely that zeus had another thought in mind as well \u2014 increasing the company ' s presense in germany . the art of defence\u2019s regensburg - based headquarters is becoming zeus\u2019 official german operation headed up by art of defence\u2019s two founders georg hess , ceo and alexander meisel , cto . all art of defence\u2019s staff will transition into zeus\u2019 new german operating company . in addition to being integrated into the zeus portfolio , art of defence\u2019s anchor hyperguard\u2122 product line will continue to be offered as standalone product .\nminos , rhadamanthys & sarpedon - with europa after zeus disguised himself as a magnificent white bull and whisked her off to crete .\nzeus technology , a company offering application management and delivery software , recently announced that they were acquiring art of defence , a german - based distributed web application firewall ( dwaf ) provider . the company has been offering a popular security / firewall module developed by art of defence for quite some time ( since may 2009 ) .\nzeus technology , a company offering application management and delivery software , recently announced that they were acquiring art of defence , a german - based distributed web application firewall ( dwaf ) provider . the company has been offering a popular security / firewall module developed by art of defence for quite some time ( since may 2009 ) .\ncartwright , mark .\nzeus .\nancient history encyclopedia . ancient history encyclopedia , 25 may 2013 . web . 09 jul 2018 .\nzeus family of high performance encoders and decoders delivers up to ultra hd h . 264 video at stunning performance levels . find yours today .\nthe patent - pending technology was built to expedite ad loading and efficiency and to provide a solution for top industry issues . since zeus launched on mobile in september , in addition to speed execution , ad performance has greatly improved with a 100 percent increase in viewability compared to the industry average and a 32 percent click - through rate increase .\nwhen i asked why zeus thought this acquisition would benefit its customers , zeus pointed out that the security / firewall module was designed to protect web applications on premise , or in the cloud against known and unknown attacks at the application layer and helps customers with pci - dss compliance .\nzeus manages to combine an impressive set of performance , features , and extensibility in an easy - to - use package . if you ' re running your web site on any major flavor of unix , zeus web server 4 . 0 is a hard - to - beat combination .\nhermes - with the nymph maia . zeus , impressed by his trickery and silver tongue , gave him the role of messenger of the gods .\ni think we can identify a couple of characteristics of zeus that contributed heavily to the success of the business in the period i was involved .\nother than physical location , there are a couple of other similarities between 128 technology and acme packet . first , the names of the companies are equally non - descriptive of what they do . second , and more important , acme was one a pioneer in the session border control ( sbc ) market , which redefined how multimedia traffic moved across networks . 128 technology is trying to do something similar with all network traffic .\ndespite the terrible punishments zeus could inflict he was also a peacemaker , famously reconciling apollo and hermes when they fought over the first lyre . similarly , zeus resolved the conflict between apollo and hercules over the tripod from delphi . he also persuaded hades to part with persephone for part of each year and so end the terrible drought her mother demeter had caused for the human race in protest at being held captive in the underworld . for mere mortals , zeus was at least fair - minded . at his feet zeus had the jars of fate - one full of bad things , another full of good things and he dispensed both with justice . similarly , the time of a mortal\u2019s death was carefully weighed in zeus\u2019 golden scales .\nwan optimization appliance maker riverbed technology turned in a very good second quarter yesterday and decided to blow some of its cash hoard buying two companies to pump up the applications that run on its steelhead and other appliances .\na unique , experiential setting for networking , learning and discovery , nab show\u00ae is where content comes to life . since 1923 , nab show has served as the meeting place for pioneering technology , tenacious polic view all\nthe cnet networks uk business technology awards have fast become the most sought - after industry accolade , boasting a panel of high - caliber judges which is comprised of senior practitioners and experts from the industry and media .\nlast night we announced the sale of zeus technology to riverbed for $ 140m . this exit is the culmination of a lot of hard work by a lot of people over a long period of time . my involvement with the company dates back to 2004 when i led a recapitalisation of the business and there was eight or nine years of trading history before that .\non reaching adulthood zeus made cronus cough back up the children he had swallowed and zeus then married his sister hera . however , the lawless titans , encouraged by gaia , immediately tried to wrestle control of the world from the olympian gods in a ten - year battle known as the titanomachy . the titans were the brothers and sisters of cronus and it was only through the help of the cyclopes - who made zeus his lightning bolts - and the hundred - handed giants or hecatoncheires ( briareos , cottus and gyges ) that zeus was finally able to imprison the titans in tartarus , the deepest part of the underworld . making himself ruler of the skies , zeus then gave dominion over the seas to poseidon and of the underworld to hades .\nzeus\u2019s reign was only once more challenged when some of the gods , notably hera , athena and poseidon , tried to takeover zeus\u2019 role as head of the olympian gods and bound him to his bed . the father was , however , freed by one of the hecatoncheires and the status quo restored .\nzeus kerravala is the founder and principal analyst with zk research , and provides a mix of tactical advice to help his clients in the current business climate .\nsony announced today the availability of their new compact fcb - er8550 and fcb - er8530 4k camera blocks . amongst the extensive list of features include : sony ' s unique super resolution zoom ( srz ) technology \u2013 e view all\nunder the deal announced by riverbed yesterday after the market closed , riverbed is paying $ 110m in cash plus $ 30m in additional cash if zeus makes revenue and profit targets in the 12 months following the closure of the acquisition . jim darragh , who was brought in earlier this year to be ceo at zeus , will stay on at riverbed and manage zeus as a business unit . this unit will continue to be based in cambridge , and it is expected that most of the company ' s 91 employees will stay on . zeus is privately held and raised three rounds of venture funding in the prior decade from scottish equity partners and dfj esprit .\nzeus also supports frontpage server extensions , java servlets , and php . support for asp ( active server pages ) is not included , though it ' s available through the sun chili ! soft asp product . zeus ' s proprietary zdac api provides hooks for calling content - generation code you can place on a different machine .\narcas - with the nymph callisto - both son and mother were transformed into bears by a jealous artemis but zeus made them into constellations - ursa minor and major .\neach of our zeus tm products offer hevc ( h . 265 ) and h . 264 encode and decode in resolutions including : sd , hd and 4k ultra hd\nhowever , cisco also offers a wealth of other technology to enable scalable iot , such as edge computing servers ( what it calls fog computing ) , data center infrastructure , security , and an iot platform ( through recently acquired jasper technologies ) .\nzeus supports ssl , with wizard - like interfaces that make it easy to get and set up a certificate . access rights are set through a very straightforward form - based interface . zeus can also perform user authentication against ldap directories , or you can delegate authentication to an authorizer running on another system by using zeus ' s distributed authentication and content ( zdac ) api . the authorizer can be any code you write that listens to and responds to a tcp / ip port , such as a database query .\nsome scholars believe the figure is poseidon but the art historian j . boardman presents the convincing argument that the stance is much more familiar to representations of zeus in greek art ( see the dodona statue ) and if the figure held a trident ( much longer than a thunderbolt ) it would obscure the face , an undesirable aesthetic consequence for greek sculpture . greek pottery is another rich source of the myths involving zeus , in particular scenes representing his many metamorphoses and zeus also appeared on many coins , notably those of elis .\nlooking ahead to the third quarter , riverbed expects to book sales of between $ 184m and $ 189m in the third quarter , with somewhere between $ 2m and $ 3m coming from a partial quarter ' s sales from both zeus and aptimize . riverbed is projecting that zeus will generate around $ 20m in the first year of its ownership by riverbed . \u00ae\nin 2004 , zeus released zxtm [ zeus extensible traffic manager ] , a software load balancer for tcp and udp based network protocols . 2006 saw the release of version 4 . 1 of zxtm with a series of new features including the new zxtm 7400 appliance which can handle more than 9400 ssl transactions per second , twice that of the zxtm 7000 it replaces .\nother victims of zeus\u2019 vengeance included the titan prometheus who was condemned to have his liver eaten by an eagle every day after he stole fire from the gods and gave it to humankind . atlas had to support the heavens for eternity because of his role in the titanomachy . sisyphus , punished for his trickery , was condemned to forever roll a huge stone up a hill in the underworld . asclepius was killed by one of zeus\u2019 thunderbolts because the former\u2019s medicine and his ability to raise the dead threatened the balance of power between men and gods . pandora , the first woman was sent into the world by zeus as punishment for receiving the gift of fire and she was to be the source of all mankind\u2019s misfortunes , carried with her in a box . phineus , who was tricked by hera into blinding his two sons , was himself blinded by zeus who also sent the harpies to continuously harass him . ixion rashly declared his love for hera and so zeus banished him to hades to be forever bound to a rotating wheel . lycaon gave human flesh to zeus to test his divinity and the god punished his impudence by turning him into a wolf . salmoneus thought he was a god and pretended to be zeus by throwing flaming torches for lightning bolts and riding his chariot to make a noise like thunder but zeus swiftly put a stop to his antics by killing him instantly with a real lightning bolt . the list goes on but the message is clear , wrong - doing and lack of respect would be severely punished .\nin many ways , it was this campaign that shifted cisco\u2019s image from being a vendor of network technology sold to businesses to a company that literally wanted to change the world . in practicality , that had been cisco\u2019s mission for years , but \u201cthe human network\u201d brought this out .\nhercules - with alkmene and he was , therefore , forever the subject of a jealous hera\u2019s scheming but on his death zeus brought him to mt . olympus and made him into a god .\nas a healthcare provider , your primary responsibility is to provide quality , confidential care to your patients . but in today\u2019s technology - driven world , and with ever - increasing regulatory mandates , you need an efficient , reliable and secure it system to do this . we can help .\nzeus integrates many of the capabilities provided by the most popular apache add - on modules , such as mod _ rewrite ( for creating rules - based url redirections ) and mod _ speling ( for automatically correcting mistyped urls ) . also like apache ' s web server ( and roxen ' s ) , zeus offers content negotiation , which means it can select appropriately internationalized content based on browser language and character - set settings , or it can choose from a variety of file types based on what the browser can support . zeus also includes full - text indexing and a search engine .\non our performance tests , zeus clobbered all the other servers at cgi serving and just about tied microsoft ' s internet information services 5 . 0 for the top throughput rate in static page serving .\nperseus - with danae , who was won over to the charms of zeus when he appeared to her as golden rain in order to enter her chamber where she was imprisoned by her father acrisius .\nthe product is also highly secure , as it\u2019s built on a zero trust model , which is the opposite of ip . traditional networks are built on a concept of every device being able to access every other device . 128 technology incorporates segmentation into their scheme and is based on a privacy model .\nzeus had an oracle , the oldest in fact , at dodona in northern greece where ascetic priests served an oracle which interpreted the sounds from the wind in the branches of the sacred oak trees and the babbling of water from the holy spring . another great sanctuary dedicated to zeus was at olympia where every four years from 776 bce the olympic games drew crowds from all parts of the greek world to honour the father of the gods and where 100 oxen were sacrificed to zeus at the end of each games . also at olympia , the massive 5th century bce temple of zeus housed the gigantic gold and ivory statue of the god by pheidias which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world . other important sacred sites for the god were on mt . lycaios , in athens , nemea , pergamon , stratos , and in libya .\nz3 technology is an industry - leading , usa - based manufacturer of video encoding and ip camera systems . we are headquartered in lincoln , nebraska with engineering offices in chicago , illinois . from our subsidiary office in japan to our team of video professionals , we know the needs o . . . read more\nz3 technology is an industry - leading , usa - based manufacturer of video encoding and ip camera systems . we are headquartered in lincoln , nebraska with engineering offices in chicago , illinois . from our subsidiary office in japan to our team of video professionals , we know the needs o . . . . read more\ninformation technology is the backbone of your operations ; it keeps you connected with clients and co - workers , allows you to complete tasks with ease , gives you access to countless resources , and secures your data . so what happens when a disaster hits ? don ' t react once it ' s already too late .\nthe god was also the great punisher . those who did wrong or committed acts of impiety were severely punished , often for all time . the titans were imprisoned in tartarus and after acts of impiety against zeus , apollo and poseidon were made to build the magnificent walls of troy which proved so useful in the trojan war . an explanation for the war in mythology was that zeus sought to curb the rising population of humanity . zeus also selected paris as the judge in the famous beauty contest between aphrodite , hera and athena , and when the young prince won helen as his reward for choosing aphrodite it was cited as another , more human cause for the trojan war .\ninterestingly , rackspace hosting chose zeus traffic manager as the load balancer in its compute cloud back in april , and riverbed wants to get a piece of this cloud action and hence is shelling out big bucks to buy zeus . the british software company also sells global load balancer , a tool that does workload balancing across multiple data centers and public clouds , and multi - site manager , a performance management tool for distributed applications that span multiple data centers .\ninitally , cisco sold routers to business customers , but in the late 1990s cisco lauched a line of routers to sell to telcos and internet service providers . the incubment telecom providers of lucent and nortel were very late to enter the router market , so as the internet grew , so did cisco\u2019s position as an internet technology provider .\nzeus was also regarded as the founder of certain races , notably the magnesians and the macedonians . he also turned ants into the magnificent fighting myrmidons for his son aiakos , later to be led by achilles in the trojan war .\ncustom built or off - the - shelf , we can provide all the components to complete your learning infrastructure . we have extensive experience building scalable real time systems using cloud infrastructure that can support large school districts and tens of thousands of simultaneous users . our technology enhanced items ( teis ) support complex page layouts and multiple authoring templates .\nthere\u2019s certainly no shortage of vendors claiming to change the way networks operate today . the question for 128 technology is : can its solution rise above the noise of everyone else ? the best way to do this is through customer wins . time will tell how good its solution is , but the company certainly has history on its side .\nour experienced team of it professionals combine their extensive expertise in information technology with strong business savvy to present more value than our competitors . we help identify areas for improvement and propose recommendations that align with your business goals . this not only allows you to focus on what you do best , but also gain a significant advantage over your competitors .\nthe olympians still could not reign peacefully , though , for gaia then enlisted the help of the terrible and savage giants to battle with zeus in the gigantomachy . the olympians were this time helped by the great hero hercules and , after zeus outwitted gaia in her attempt to give the giants a magic herb , they once again won the battle for control of the world , not however , before the giants had created great destruction by moving mountains , islands and rivers .\nthis also marked the first time cisco used itself as a case study for its own technology . cisco\u2019s customer service was the first application to go online , followed by operations in manufacturing , finance , recruiting , marketing training and sales . cisco believed the internet gave it a competitive advantage , and the company started providing that expertise to its customers .\nwe used to experience computer and phone issues at least a few times a week . our former it guy would take up to 3 - 4 days to return our calls . after a colleague told me about the guys at zeus technology , i gave them a call . they now take care of our entire network , and the issues we used to have are non - existent . when there is an issue , they get back to us right away . they make my job a whole lot easier , and i feel a whole lot better knowing they ' re looking out for us !\nalthough first married ( briefly it seems ) to the titan metis and then married to hera , zeus was infamous for his adulterous affairs , during which he often transformed himself into various incarnations to bed his prey . he , therefore , had many offspring :\nis a leader in high performance virtualized application acceleration software . their revenue was flat and as a company was drastically underperforming investor expectations . admarco was hired to conduct a diagnostic assessment and make recommendations on sales process and to develop a plan for accelerating sales growth in line with shareholders goals . 100 % turnover of the sales team resulted and admarco was later engaged to conduct a sales and marketing alignment workshop and to develop and conduct a consultative sales training program for the entire customer - facing team . as a result of admarco ' s sales training and coaching , outbound lead generation activity increased by and order of magnitude . during one of the cold - calling coaching clinics for the sales team , admarco identified and subsequently closed a new name clientfor zeus technology that more than paid for the sales training engagement . bookings doubled in the 12 month period following sales training . www . zeus urltoken\nthink of us as an extension of your in - house product team . we leverage cutting - edge technology and state of the art design to help you create products that stand head and shoulders above the competition . rapid prototyping and agile development helps eliminate risk early on , and our flexible approach combined with strong project management ensures on - time and on - budget delivery .\nwe are relentless pursuers of quality who persevere until your product is running like a well - oiled machine . we drive continuous improvements in the end product by leveraging our deep domain expertise in educational technology , a long experience of product engineering , and our focus on understanding client goals . our approach to qa combines careful planning with skilled manual testing as well as test automation .\ncisco approaches digital much the same way it has other market shifts\u2014with with an architectural story . the company recently launched its digital network architecture ( dna ) to help customers make the transition to a digital organization . cisco\u2019s dna includes infrastructure , as well a number cisco technology partners , and spans all aspects of the network , including branch , campus , data center and cloud .\nin greek art zeus is almost always bearded and carries either a lightning bolt or sceptre . he was also strongly associated with bulls , oak trees and eagles , one of the latter sometimes appears at his side when he does not have his lightning bolt or sceptre . zeus is a central figure in the east pediment of the parthenon but without doubt the most majestic representation of the god is the bronze statue from artemesium ( 460 bce ) where he confidently stands , feet wide apart , about to launch a thunderbolt .\nzeus\u2019 father was cronus and his mother rhea . cronus had usurped control of the heavens from his father ouranos and he was constantly wary of not having the same thing happen to him from his own children . to pre - empt any takeover he , therefore , swallowed all of his children : hestia , demeter , hera , hades , and poseidon . however , rhea saved her youngest child zeus by wrapping a stone in swaddling clothes and giving this to cronus to swallow . zeus was spirited away to mt . dikte on the island of crete where he was raised by the primeval goddess gaia ( earth ) , or in some versions by the nymphs . amongst these was the nymph amaltheia ( in some versions of the myth she was a goat ) who suckled the young god .\nwhether you have a germ of an idea , user stories or complete wireframes , we work with you to create a user - centered and instructionally sound product with a delightful , functional , and visually striking user interface . our design process is iterative , so you have complete control over your product . our goal is to ensure that design and technology blend together to become real enablers of learning .\naptimize is based in wellington , but riverbed said it planned to relocate its 10 employees to its san francisco offices . aptimize has over 150 customers . co - founder ed robinson is expected to stay on as general manager of riverbed ' s new web content optimization group , and his co - founder derek watson , currently chief technology officer , will stay on as well . financial terms of the aptimize deal were not announced .\nsecondly , we kept the business lean until the market was ready for us . zeus competes with a number of much larger businesses and our unique selling point is that we sell software vs the competition\u2019s hardware . that difference only became important to large numbers of customers when cloud computing took off .\nin the early part of this decade , cisco become one of the first big technology vendors to start pushing the concept of the internet of things ( iot ) , although cisco expanded the definition and called it the internet of everything ( ioe ) . john chambers had been talking for years about cisco becoming the # 1 it vendor as measured by value and saw the iot era as cisco\u2019s best opportunity to raise its strategic position .\ngraham cluley , senior technology consultant for another security company , sophos , called zbot\none of the most notorious pieces of malware to have been seen recently\nand explained :\nit ' s not just a single piece of malicious software \u2013 it ' s a family with many different members , all adopting different disguises in their attempt to infect users , and steal information that could allow hackers to break into your bank account and social networking profiles .\nother administrative tools include a logging facility that you can use to monitor server behavior through the web - based interface , either in real time or historically at fixed intervals . zeus provides bandwidth throttling on the virtual - server and subserver levels . clustering and fail - over support are provided as well for use in server farms .\ntechnology trends among registrars have a large impact on web server market share , as each registrar hosts large numbers of parked domains . microsoft ' s last major upward surge in market share in 2001 - 02 was boosted by migrations at urltoken and verisign . go daddy is the second huge registrar to shift its sites to windows server 2003 , following the lead of enom . among other major registrars , 1 & 1 internet , dotster and urltoken host on linux , while network solutions uses solaris .\nz3 technology is an industry - leading , usa - based manufacturer of video encoding and ip camera systems . we are headquartered in lincoln , nebraska with engineering offices in chicago , illinois . from our subsidiary office in japan to our team of video professionals , we know the needs of the global video community and serve customers in applications worldwide . production - ready modules z3 has a long history of being the technical leader in development of video - on - module systems powered b . . . .\nzeus was the king of the olympian gods and the supreme deity in greek religion . often referred to as the father , as the god of thunder and the \u2018cloud - gatherer\u2019 , he controlled the weather , offered signs and omens and generally dispensed justice , guaranteeing order amongst both the gods and humanity from his seat high on mt . olympus .\nlike iplanet , zeus queues up changes until you explicitly apply them , but its graphical server - status page also provides a clear indication of which servers have changes pending . when you apply changes , you can view an audit list showing their details . reconfiguration is dynamic , so you don ' t have to restart the server to apply your changes .\n128 technology is trying to make networks \u201csession aware\u201d and deterministic . what that means is routers can\u2019t simply be packet pushers and take a packet in and forward it on to the next hop . right now packets are sent off everywhere and then reassembled when they reach the destination . any packets going down a bad path are marked as lost and then retransmitted . this can be hell on networks and can cause significantly more traffic to be sent than is necessary . all of those other devices are needed to help regulate the traffic .\nfinally , i should mention the founders adam twiss and damian reeve who wrote the initial zeus code when they were undergrads at cambridge and ran the company during its early years . i didn\u2019t get to work with adam at all and only for a short while with damian but their contribution was the most important of all ( kind of obvious , but needs saying ) .\nafter almost 9 years in business , the server hosting our quickbooks files crashed and we were down for nearly two days . thankfully one of our clients told us about zeus , and after calling them they sent someone over that same afternoon . not only did they recover our data quicker than we expected , but now they watch over our systems and the peace of mind is worth every penny .\nzeus web server 4 . 0 combines extensive features , a superb user interface , and formidable performance , making it a compelling choice for unix platforms . ( no windows version is available . ) at $ 1 , 700 per server , it is priced competitively with iplanet web server enterprise edition 6 . 0 and offers many of the same features , plus a few that iplanet lacks , and has a significantly easier - to - use administrative interface .\ninstalling zeus is easy : just answer a few text - mode prompts and you ' re up and running . the excellent browser - based administration interface makes a wide range of features readily accessible . you can set up virtual servers , assign them to groups , and modify configuration of the virtual servers individually or in combinations of your choosing . you can even go a step farther and set up identical subservers within virtual servers to facilitate mass hosting .\nriverbed said in a statement that it expected the zeus acquisition to be neutral to its earnings in the second half of 2011 and that it would boost the bottom line in 2012 . the company generated around $ 16m in revenues under uk accounting rules in the prior 12 months , according to randy gottfried \u2013 riverbed ' s cfo \u2013 who talked about the deal on the conference call with wall street to go over riverbed ' s second quarter financial results .\nzeus positions its web server partly as a solution for sites migrating from other web servers , and to that end , it provides a variety of programming interfaces for compatibility . you ' ll find the basic stuff , such as vanilla cgi , fast cgi , and ssi ( server - side includes ) , plus both isapi ( for compatibility with applications written to microsoft ' s iis api ) and nsapi ( for compatibility with applications written to the netscape server api ) .\nshenzhen zeus co . , ltd . is a manufacturer of fuel injector cleaner & tester for cars and motorcycles with well - equipped testing facilities and strong technical force . with a wide range , good quality , reasonable prices and stylish designs , our products are extensively used in automobile and motorcycles workshops and other industries . our products are widely recognized and trusted by users and can meet continuously changing economic and social needs . we welcome new and old customers from all walks of life to contact us for future business relationships and mutual success !\none of the reasons why riverbed can afford to buy zeus and aptimize is that is it making money . in the second quarter ended in june , riverbed posted sales of $ 170 . 3m , up 34 . 9 per cent compared to the year - ago period . product sales rose by 38 . 2 per cent to $ 116 . 8m , while support and services revenues were up by 28 . 1 per cent to $ 53 . 4m . riverbed ' s net income for the period rose by 72 . 2 per cent to $ 11 . 3m , and the company exited the quarter with $ 611 . 1m in cash and equivalents .\nit is common to joke that success has many fathers , but in the case of zeus the list of people who deserve credit is indeed long . key contributors since 2004 in the role of chairman or ceo were paul brennan , paul di leo , michele fitzpatrick and jim darragh . at different points over the last seven years each of them played a critical role in moving the company forward . i also want to thank the key members of the exec team who pushed the business forward to exit over the last couple of years : david day ( cto ) , charles hobley ( cfo ) , kosten metrewelli ( head of marketing ) , and pal kosten ( head of sales ) .\nthe zbot or zeus malware is a trojan \u2013 a program that comes disguised as one thing ( such as an email attachment which says you need to click on it to reconfigure your email clients ) , but instead steals online banking details . trojans are a serious threat to the security of users ' machines : the cleverest prevent antivirus software from downloading updates that would catch it and wait silently until the user goes on to a banking , share - dealing or social networking site , at which point it will capture login details . f - secure , a computer security company , noted that\nto gather more information , the malware author can even create additional fields , which are then injected into a targeted webpage for the unsuspecting victim to fill in\n. the person in control of zbot could capture enough information to steal unsuspecting users ' identities completely .\nthe other company that riverbed swept away yesterday was a new zealand firm with 10 employees called aptimize , which does web content optimization . the company ' s website accelerator ( abbreviated to wax because marketeers do that sort of thing ) works with the apache or microsoft iis web server ( and no doubt soon with the zeus web server ) . the tool looks at a web page and reorganizes the content so a web browser doesn ' t have to make so many roundtrips back to the web server to load a page . with dozens and dozens of elements on a page , reconfiguring the web pages on the fly can reduce load times by a factor of four . this optimization does not change the web applications one bit , so you don ' t have to modify your code . all of the mishing and mashing and reorganizing takes place between the web server and the browser , and both are oblivious to what wax is up to .\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 . . .\nwax also works in conjunction with content delivery networks , which generally optimize network performance but don ' t change the web content . this is important , since riverbed in may just announced a partnership with akamai technologies to create a shared cloud optimization platform that mixes riverbed ' s steelhead wan optimization with akamai ' s cdn service .\nwan optimization product sales were up 36 per cent in the quarter , according to gottfried , and represented 94 per cent of product revenues . the new cascade network performance management tool accounted for the remaining 6 per cent of product revenues , but is growing at 75 per cent compared to npm products from a year ago . the vast majority of riverbed ' s product sales ( 94 per cent ) came through its distribution partners , and monster it distributor arrow electronics accounted for 15 per cent of product sales for riverbed in q2 .\njerry kennelly , riverbed ' s ceo , said in the call that product sales in the united states in the second quarter were\nsimply on fire\n, up 68 per cent compared to the year - ago period . he added that asia did well , but that riverbed and its partners had some execution issues in europe , particularly in germany .\nthis paper explores plaster - the seven major ai challenges - in the context of nvidia\u2019s dl solutions .\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 .\nthe register - independent news and views for the tech community . part of situation publishing\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\nfair use : please note that use of the netcraft site is subject to our fair use and copyright policies . for more information , please visit urltoken , or email info @ urltoken .\nthe netcraft web server survey is a survey of web server software usage on internet connected computers . we collect and collate as many hostnames providing an http service as we can find , and systematically poll each one with an http request for the server name .\nin the april 2003 survey we received responses from 40 , 100 , 739 sites .\nsunone is the sum of sites running iplanet - enterprise , netscape - enterprise , netscape - fasttrack , netscape - commerce , netscape - communications , netsite - commerce & netsite - communications .\nmicrosoft is the sum of sites running microsoft - internet - information - server , microsoft - iis , microsoft - iis - w , microsoft - pws - 95 , & microsoft - pws .\npcmag reviews products independently , but we may earn affiliate commissions from buying links on this page . terms of use .\nbottom line : upgrading from mcafee internet security to mcafee total protection gets you a file encryption utility and extra licenses for the password manager . unless you need those features , you may be better off with mcafee antivirus plus .\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 .\nthere are now more than 80 million web sites on the internet , as the april 2006 survey received responses from 80 , 655 , 992 sites , an increase of 3 . 1 million hostnames from march 2006 . the web has doubled in size in the past three years , as the survey hit the 40 million mark in april 2003 ."]}
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", "topic": 39}], "title": "banque de luxembourg", "paragraphs": ["2005 : banque g\u00e9n\u00e9rale du luxembourg becomes fortis banque luxembourg . banque g\u00e9n\u00e9rale du luxembourg changed its name , now doing business under the name fortis banque luxembourg .\nfamily business network : le r\u00e9seau des entreprises familiales se lance au luxembourg avec le soutien de la banque de luxembourg .\nestablished in luxembourg since the 1920s , banque de luxembourg is one of luxembourg ' s largest private banks . banque de luxembourg specializes in providing asset management services for individuals , families and businesses .\nchart 3 . number of employees of banque de luxembourg s . a . .\nlegal information | \u00a9 2018 bli - banque de luxembourg investments s . a .\nla banque de luxembourg et la maison d\u2019\u00e9dition maison moderne publient un livre retra\u00e7ant l\u2019histoire de dix entreprises familiales luxembourgeoises . d\u00e9couvrez le portrait de la famille muller :\nla banque de luxembourg et la maison d\u2019\u00e9dition maison moderne publient un livre retra\u00e7ant l\u2019histoire de dix entreprises familiales luxembourgeoises . d\u00e9couvrez le portrait de la famille ernster :\nmfi id of banque de luxembourg s . a . is shown in the table below .\n180 entrepreneurs familiaux germanophones se sont retrouv\u00e9s dans les locaux de la banque de luxembourg \u00e0 l\u2019occasion du forum \u00ab family business days\u00bb .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at banque de luxembourg , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the banque de luxembourg company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at banque de luxembourg .\nla banque de luxembourg et la maison d\u2019\u00e9dition maison moderne publient un livre retra\u00e7ant l\u2019histoire de 10 entreprises familiales luxembourgeoises . d\u00e9couvrez le portrait contemporain du luxembourg \u00e0 travers l\u2019histoire de ces familles d\u2019entrepreneurs .\nbanque de luxembourg s . a . operates under the brand name banque de luxembourg . this banking brand has presence in the following european countries and selected dependent territories of the european countries :\ntowards a genuine economic and monetary union - contribution de m . gaston reinesch , gouverneur de la banque centrale du luxembourg , revue de l ' euro , 29 juin 2017\neuro et prosp\u00e9rit\u00e9 - contribution de m . gaston reinesch , gouverneur de la banque centrale du luxembourg , le jeudi , 20 ans de l\u2019hebdomadaire , \u00e9dition du 1er juin 2017\nbanque de luxembourg s . a . provides services in the area of asset and wealth management . banque de luxembourg s . a . makes its solutions available to natural persons and legal entities .\nbic of banque de luxembourg s . a . and its components are shown in the table below .\nthe history of banque de luxembourg goes back to 1920 . its character was forged by the merger of two banks , the cr\u00e9dit industriel d\u2019alsace et de lorraine and banque mathieu fr\u00e8res .\ntout au long de l ' ann\u00e9e 2017 , de nombreux nouveaux clients ont rejoint la banque de luxembourg et le montant des avoirs qui nous ont \u00e9t\u00e9 confi\u00e9s a atteint un niveau record .\ntable 1 . recent changes in gross profit of banque de luxembourg s . a . ( mln eur ) .\nif you are already a banque de luxembourg client , you can subscribe to bl funds under \u201cmy account online\u201d .\npour la premi\u00e8re \u00e9dition du solirunbike \u00e0 luxembourg - kockelscheuer , plus de quarante \u00e9quipes ont fait preuve de solidarit\u00e9 envers les enfants atteints de la maladie de noma au burkina faso . retour sur cet \u00e9v\u00e9nement :\nla banque de luxembourg pr\u00e9sente ses r\u00e9sultats financiers au titre de l ' exercice cl\u00f4tur\u00e9 au 31 d\u00e9cembre 2017 . d\u00e9couvrez - les dans la version digitale de l ' overview , notre traditionnelle brochure de pr\u00e9sentation qui revient \u00e9galement sur qui nous sommes et sur nos faits marquants de l ' ann\u00e9e 2017 .\nles travaux de d\u00e9molition du centre postal gare viennent de d\u00e9buter . le nouveau complexe qui sortira de terre sera , d\u00e8s 2022 , le si\u00e8ge officiel de post luxembourg . qui ne conna\u00eet pas le . . .\ncreation of banque de paris et des pays - bas ( renamed paribas in 1982 ) .\nrecent changes in gross profit of banque de luxembourg s . a . and its main components are shown in table 1 .\nof banque de luxembourg s . a . . growth compared to the previous period ( 2015 ) was 1 . 49 % . the evolution of the number of employees of banque de luxembourg s . a . is shown at chart 3 below .\nbanque de luxembourg s . a . participates in deposit guarantee scheme of luxembourg . this scheme covers accounts up to 100 000 eur per bank per depositor .\nin 2016 total assets of banque de luxembourg s . a . were 13 415 , 00 mln eur . in 2016 the bank ' s annual profit was 63 , 00 mln eur . banque de luxembourg s . a . had 815 employees in 2016 .\n: creation of two luxembourg subsidiaries : ag luxembourg ( iard ) and ag luxembourg vie .\nen continuant sur notre site , vous acceptez l\u2019utilisation de cookies afin d\u2019am\u00e9liorer votre exp\u00e9rience de navigation . consultez notre politique sur les cookies pour de plus amples informations .\nof banque de luxembourg s . a . were 13 415 . 00 mln eur . growth compared to the previous period ( 2015 ) was 3 . 80 % . the evolution of the total assets of banque de luxembourg s . a . is shown at chart 1 below .\nof banque de luxembourg s . a . was 63 . 00 mln eur . decline compared to the previous period ( 2015 ) was - 8 . 70 % . the evolution of the annual profit of banque de luxembourg s . a . is shown at chart 2 below .\n\u00e0 l\u2019occasion de la sortie du livre \u00ab histoires de familles \u00bb , philippe depoorter et l\u2019anthropologue abdu gnaba ont pos\u00e9 chacun un regard sur l ' histoire de 10 familles d ' entrepreneurs au luxembourg . \u00e0 lire dans le magazine paperjam de juin ! urltoken\ncartes bancaires : quelles pr\u00e9cautions prendre avant de partir ? voici quelques conseils de prudence pour voyager l ' esprit tranquille .\nnaviguez dans le fil des actualit\u00e9s de post ! pr\u00e9cisez votre recherche en filtrant les actualit\u00e9s de type news ou communiqu\u00e9s .\n: merger between ag luxembourg , ag luxembourg vie and cga luxembourg , a former subsidiary of cger assurances .\n: luxembourg life assurance companies cga vie , generalife and fortis luxembourg vie merge to form fortis luxembourg vie .\nin the case of banque de luxembourg s . a . failure , eligible depositors having covered accounts in this bank will be paid out the following compensation :\nau c\u0153ur de l ' europe , le luxembourg est \u00e0 la fois une place financi\u00e8re d ' envergure mondiale , un hub europ\u00e9en pour de nombreuses entreprises et un pays reconnu pour la qualit\u00e9 de vie qu ' il propose .\nthe information provided on this website is solely intended for the presentation of bli - banque de luxembourg investments s . a . ( hereinafter \u201cbli\u201d ) and its business .\nbanque priv\u00e9e , nous accompagnons des particuliers , familles et entrepreneurs dans la protection , la valorisation et la transmission de leur patrimoine .\nsupport for businesses across the border . banque g\u00e9n\u00e9rale du luxembourg opens a new business centre in metz .\nat banque de luxembourg , we place great importance on creating a pleasant working environment and providing opportunities for our 900 employees to make the most of their talents and skills .\nle risque politique fait son retour en zone euro et inqui\u00e8te les march\u00e9s . explications avec jean - fran\u00e7ois gillardin , head of discretionary portfolio management \u00e0 la banque de luxembourg .\nour approach to our business is a reflection of the core values that underpin banque de luxembourg ' s corporate culture : commitment , high standards , responsibility , flexibility and diversity .\n1935 : the head office of banque g\u00e9n\u00e9rale moves to luxembourg . in 1935 , the soci\u00e9t\u00e9 g\u00e9n\u00e9rale de belgique decided to make banque g\u00e9n\u00e9rale du luxembourg a luxembourg - based company . the central office at 14 , rue aldringen , thus also became the head office of the bank . the bank ' s business activities would henceforth be focused around the grand duchy of luxembourg .\nthe banque centrale du luxembourg ( bcl ) is the monetary authority of luxembourg and a member of the eurosystem and the european system of central banks .\nbanque de luxembourg is one of the most important financial institutions in luxembourg . the bank employs 800 people across branches in luxembourg and belgium . planon has several other clients in the financial industry , including pggm , unicredit , bb & t and european stability mechanism .\nall credit institutions operating in luxembourg are obliged to participate in luxembourg deposit guarantee scheme .\nam\u00e9lioration du service de colis transfrontaliers gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 parcel connect la coop\u00e9ration renforce le commerce \u00e9lectronique transfrontalier et \u00e9largit l ' offre de services dhl parcel . . .\n\u201cit is great to see how banque de luxembourg uses the planon solutions to align and integrate its employee services with the core business goals\u201d , says pierre guelen , ceo and founder of the planon group .\ndans la poursuite de notre tradition de m\u00e9c\u00e8ne et pour accompagner la cr\u00e9ation artistique , c\u2019est en voisins et en amis que nous soutenons le mus\u00e9e dhondt - dhaenens .\n\u00e0 quoi ressemblera le banquier de demain ? c\u2019est la question \u00e0 laquelle la banque a r\u00e9pondu dans le dossier place financi\u00e8re publi\u00e9 dans le quotidien du 7 juin .\naction sportive et solidaire au profit de l ' association ela ce vendredi 15 juin ! contribuez au succ\u00e8s de ce projet h\u00ebllef h\u00ebllefen , quand vous le souhaitez , au cours de la journ\u00e9e : marchez , courez . . . et comptez vos pas !\n: the entities in luxembourg change their name to become known as fortis luxembourg - iard s . a . and fortis luxembourg - vie s . a .\nnous confier la gestion de vos avoirs , c\u2019est b\u00e9n\u00e9ficier d\u2019une strat\u00e9gie d\u2019investissement responsable qui a fait ses preuves . mais c\u2019est aussi vous lib\u00e9rer des contraintes li\u00e9es \u00e0 la gestion de votre portefeuille au quotidien .\nbanque raiffeisen romain funk tel . ( + 352 ) 2450 - 2511 romain . funk @ urltoken\nstrengthening of the collaboration between all the businesses of banque g\u00e9n\u00e9rale du luxembourg and the whole network belonging to one of the leading european bancassurance groups , fortis .\n: the bnp paribas group becomes the majority shareholder of bgl in luxembourg ( which changes its name to become bgl bnp paribas ) and fortis banque in belgium .\n1984 : the shares of banque g\u00e9n\u00e9rale du luxembourg are listed on the stock exchange . with a view to enlarging its shareholder body and opening its shares up to the market , banque g\u00e9n\u00e9rale du luxembourg applied for listing on the luxembourg stock exchange in 1984 . the shares were first listed on 29 november 1984 , for the sum of luf 5 , 400 ( eur 133 . 86 ) .\n1999 : banque g\u00e9n\u00e9rale du luxembourg , commercial deposit and credit institution , investment bank and international financial services company . as a universal bank , banque g\u00e9n\u00e9rale du luxembourg offers its luxembourg customers the services of a commercial bank whilst at the same time establishing a presence as an investment bank and in the international financial services . the bank continued to diversify and extend its international and domestic business activities .\ntransmettre son patrimoine et ses biens est un moment d\u00e9licat . pour vous aider \u00e0 pr\u00e9parer cette \u00e9tape importante , il est n\u00e9cessaire de vous poser les bonnes questions en amont afin de cerner les facteurs pouvant impacter votre succession .\nmerger and integration into fortis group . internaxx , an online brokerage arising from a joint venture between banque g\u00e9n\u00e9rale du luxembourg and td waterhouse , is launched in june 2001 .\nun certain nombre de mesures fiscales ont r\u00e9cemment \u00e9t\u00e9 introduites par le gouvernement belge . d\u00e9couvrez nos articles et vid\u00e9os .\nyou can subscribe directly to our investment funds , retaining the flexibility to switch funds or apply to redeem your units at any time . a factsheet ( updated daily ) , summarising the performance and principal positions , is available for each banque de luxembourg fund along with a quarterly management report .\njune 16 th , 2014 - banque de luxembourg has recently centralized several business support departments across the organization . the international bank has selected planon ' s integrated workplace management system ( iwms ) to manage their fm contracts , end - user requests and workplaces in an efficient and effective manner .\n1940 - 1945 : the business activities of banque g\u00e9n\u00e9rale du luxembourg experience a slowdown during the second world war . since the 1960s : development of the bank ' s international activities . as luxembourg emerged as an international financial centre after the 1960s , the banque g\u00e9n\u00e9rale became involved in international financial transactions , becoming a significant service provider on the international credit and bond markets .\nle 1er ministre shinzo abe avait promis en 2013 de relancer l\u2019\u00e9conomie du japon et de stopper la d\u00e9flation avec son programme des\nabenomics\n. celui - ci reposait sur une relance budg\u00e9taire massive , un assouplissement mon\u00e9taire et des r\u00e9formes structurelles .\nlegend holdings corp . , a hong kong - listed diversified investment group , announced today the signing of an agreement with precision capital , a luxembourg - based financial holding company , for the acquisition of precision capital\u2019s 89 . 936 % stake in banque internationale \u00e0 luxembourg ( bil ) , a leading universal banking group headquartered in luxembourg .\nbip was founded in april 2000 with the incorporation of bgl investment partners s . a . ( bip i ) at the joint initiative of banque g\u00e9n\u00e9rale du luxembourg , now bgl bnp paribas s . a . , and a group of private investors in luxembourg . in the same year , bip i was quoted on the luxembourg stock exchange .\n2008 : the luxembourg government becomes a shareholder in the bank , with a stake of 49 . 9 % . in september 2008 , the luxembourg government invested eur 2 . 5 billion in fortis banque luxembourg in the form of a loan compulsorily convertible into shares . in october 2008 , the belgian and luxembourg governments decided , in collaboration with an internationally renowned financial partner , bnp paribas , to consolidate the structures and activities of fortis in belgium and luxembourg . in december 2008 , the luxembourg government became a shareholder in the bank to the order of 49 . 9 % via the conversion into shares of the previously granted loan . in anticipation of the alliance with bnp paribas , fortis banque luxembourg changed its name and began to do business under the name bgl .\nlors d\u2019un petit - d\u00e9jeuner informel , nos nouveaux coll\u00e8gues ont eu l\u2019occasion de partager leurs premi\u00e8res impressions avec nicole dochen , notre drh . nous leur souhaitons la bienvenue au sein de notre maison . # maisonattentionnee # accueil # rh # ressourceshumaines # banquedeluxembourg urltoken\nthe bil deal is subject to regulatory approvals , including from the european central bank and luxembourg\u2019s commission de surveillance du secteur financier , and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of next year .\nrepresenting the private interests of members of the al - thani family of qatar , precision capital holds 99 . 9 % of kbl epb and 89 . 9 % of banque internationale \u00e0 luxembourg ( bil ) , with the balance of the latter investment held by the grand duchy of luxembourg .\nb - shares are held by the luxembourg state and the public institutions banque et caisse d\u2019epargne ( bcee ) and soci\u00e9t\u00e9 nationale de cr\u00e9dit et d\u2019investissement ( snci ) . a b - share carries 40 % of the economic rights of an a - share . the b shares are not listed on any exchange and do not back a tradable security .\nwith the signing of the partnership agreement and the consent of all relevant authorities , it becomes now official that post luxembourg and banque raiffeisen will together pave the way for the post current account model of the future .\nkbl european private bankers was acquired in 2012 by precision capital , a luxembourg - based bank holding company that is supervised by the european central bank ( ecb ) and the commission de surveillance du secteur financier ( cssf ) .\n2002 : development continues in the grande r\u00e9gion . bancassurance : a new gap in the market . banque g\u00e9n\u00e9rale du luxembourg continued its strategy of commercial development within the grande r\u00e9gion : sarre - lorraine - luxembourg - tr\u00e8ves / palatin occidental - alsace ; opening of a group business centre at tr\u00e8ves - sarrebruck .\nthe recent centralization of all business support activities fuelled the organization ' s need for a common software solution that supports this new way of integrated processing of services . after a thorough evaluation , banque de luxembourg selected planon accelerator , a ready to use best - practice that includes standardized processes for real estate , space & workplace , maintenance , integrated services and sustainability management .\n\u201cwe are very pleased that this bank has found a new buyer from china , a country with which luxembourg has developed a lot of relations knowing that we now have seven chinese banks established here , \u201d luxembourg finance minister pierre gramegna told reporters in luxembourg .\nfounded in 1856 , banque internationale \u00e0 luxembourg ( bil ) is the oldest private banking group in the grand duchy . it issued its first banknotes in the year it was created and retained this privilege until the introduction of the euro .\n: cardif continues to develop internationally and is now established in 20 countries , including luxembourg .\nthe joint goal of post luxembourg and banque raiffeisen is to develop further services in the future , and going above and beyond the present range , to provide the optimal customer care . both partners will efficiently make good use of the available resources . .\nfundsquare was constituted on 7 june 2013 in luxembourg and started its activity on 1 july 2013 .\n: fortis , the majority shareholder in fortis luxembourg vie , changes its name to become ageas .\nb - shares are owned by the luxembourg state and by two entities wholly owned by the luxembourg state . a b - share has 40 % of the economic rights of an a - share .\npost luxembourg carmen engels tel . : ( + 352 ) 4765 - 4224 carmen . engels @ urltoken\n\u201cwe would like to thank precision capital , the luxembourg state and the bil management team for their support . we look forward to working closely with luxembourg state and the bank in the years ahead . \u201d\n) struck a deal on friday to buy a 90 percent stake in banque internationale a luxembourg ( bil ) for 1 . 48 billion euros ( $ 1 . 76 billion ) in the biggest takeover of a european deposit - taking bank by a chinese firm so far .\nchina ' s legend buys luxembourg ' s bil bank for $ 1 . 8 billion in landmark european expansion\n1928 : the bank extends its business into belgium , the grand duchy of luxembourg and france . by the beginning of 1928 , banque g\u00e9n\u00e9rale du luxembourg was already a major regional bank with solid foundations in belgium , france and the grand duchy of luxembourg . the core of the bank ' s business activities in france was located at metz ' s principal branch , at 7 and 8 place st - jacques . it was directly responsible for the branches at thionville , audun - le - tiche , carignan and hayange .\nthe listed security is the fiduciary depositary receipt ( \u201cfdr\u201d ) , listed on the luxembourg and euronext paris stock exchanges . each of these is backed by one a - share and has all the rights attaching to that share , except the right of attending general meetings of shareholders . in order to attend a general meeting , at least one registered share must be held . voting rights may be exercised by notifying the fiduciary ( banque et caisse d\u2019epargne de l\u2019etat ) of the voting intention .\nchina ' s legend buys luxembourg ' s bil bank for $ 1 . 8 billion in landmark european expansion | reuters\nat this stage and in order to bring the fmi project to fruition , the luxembourg stock exchange decided to finance the entirety of the initiative and to create a dedicated legal structure . in parallel and to create the infrastructure the luxembourg stock exchange decided to :\nluc frieden , chairman of bil , said :\nthanks to strategic measures taken since 2012 \u2013 with the support of precision capital , the luxembourg state , our employees and our clients \u2013 bil has successfully regained its status as a leading luxembourg financial institution .\nhe said legend aimed to support the bank and its existing management to grow bil into a luxembourg - based , international banking brand .\npost luxembourg will own a 10 per cent equity stake in raiffeisen and count 2 representatives within the board of directors of the cooperative bank .\ni am proud to chair this great luxembourg bank as we prepare to write the next chapter in bil\u2019s success story , \u201d frieden added .\n2010 : bgl bnp paribas acquires 100 % of the share capital of bnp paribas luxembourg , with a view to carrying out a merger by absorption . in february 2010 , as part of bnp paribas group ' s business plan for luxembourg , bgl bnp paribas acquired 100 % of the share capital of bnp paribas luxembourg . after the legal merger of the two entities on 1 october , the transfer of the business activities of bnp paribas luxembourg s . a . to the technical and operational platforms of bgl bnp paribas was finalised over the weekend of 30 october .\na quels \u00e9v\u00e9nements faut - il \u00eatre attentif pour les 6 prochains mois ? comment en tenir compte dans la gestion d\u2019un portefeuille ? dans un article paru dans la libre belgique , damien petit , responsable de private banking investments livre son analyse .\n1969 : the bank sets up a trading floor and since the 1970s has played an increasingly large part in the eurobonds market . in order to maintain direct contact with its principal markets , the bank opened branches in milan , hong kong and frankfurt . in august 1982 , it extended its network , establishing banque g\u00e9n\u00e9rale du luxembourg ( suisse ) s . a . in zurich .\nfundsquare is a wholly - owned subsidiary of the luxembourg stock exchange and is the combination of finesti services with newly - created order management services .\nbil\u2019s existing management team will stay in place while the luxembourg government will keep the remaining 10 percent of the bank , according to the statement .\nthe oldest private bank in the grand duchy of luxembourg . since being established in 1856 , bil has been helping private and corporate clients with their financial projects .\n: cardif lux vie and bnp paribas cardif terminate the reinsurance contract binding them in connection with management of fonds g\u00e9n\u00e9ral , which is thereafter managed directly in luxembourg .\nthis website is an information website addressed exclusively to qualified investors within the meaning of luxembourg law ( see above ) and informed investors within the meaning of luxembourg law ( see above ) , who may or may not be clients of bli . however , the services presented on the website are strictly reserved for clients of bli .\n: creation of cardif lux vie , from the merger of two historical players in luxembourg : cardif lux international and fortis luxembourg vie . cardif lux vie is owned by three shareholders : bnp paribas cardif ( 33 . 34 % ) , bgl bnp paribas ( 33 . 33 % ) and ageas ( 33 . 33 % ) .\nthe proposed transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2018 , subject to approval from the european central bank , the commission de surveillance du secteur financier and other relevant regulatory authorities . the acquisition entity is beyond leap limited , a wholly owned subsidiary of legend holdings incorporated in hong kong .\nbanque raiffeisen also offers its complete range of products and services to all ccp customers and invites everyone to become a raiffeisen member in order to take advantage of the so called avantages opera , where members can earn points to pay for example their annual credit card and may get it for fee .\nbil is currently owned by legend holdings - a leading diversified investment group that is headquartered in beijing , china , and listed on the hong kong stock exchange \u2013 and the state of luxembourg .\ninitially , the legal structure is to serve the market as a subsidiary of the luxembourg stock exchange , but is to become a user - owned and user - governed market utility in the future .\nfounded in 1856 as the oldest private bank in luxembourg , bil employs more than 2 , 000 people worldwide and had some 37 . 7 billion euros of assets under management at the end of 2016 .\nl\u2019exposition \u00ab flux feelings \u00bb est pr\u00e9sente au ratskeller du cercle cit\u00e9 luxembourg jusqu\u2019au 24 juin 2018 inclus . venez la d\u00e9couvrir avec nous au cours d ' une visite guid\u00e9e organis\u00e9e le mercredi 20 juin d\u00e8s 12h30 .\nbgl bnp paribas progressively decreased its share ownership . various luxembourg families invested in bip i , transforming it into a family - backed company . bip i changed its name to bip investment partners s . a .\nthe chairperson of the board will inform the government of luxembourg of the envisaged acquisition . the government may oppose the acquisition within three months from such information if it determines that such acquisition would be against the general public interest .\nthe proposed transaction remains subject to ecb / cssf approval and that of other regulatory authorities . it also remains subject to legend holdings shareholder approval . the grand duchy of luxembourg will retain its 9 . 993 % ownership of bil .\nrecognised as being a true cornerstone of the luxembourg financial market , bil plays a key role in developing the local economy . operating in retail banking , private banking and corporate banking activities , it is among the country\u2019s top three banks .\nintegrate finesti , also a subsidiary of the luxembourg stock exchange , into the initiative as an opportunity to leverage its technical infrastructure , fund database , as well as its expertise in fund registration , regulatory reporting , data and document management .\nthe purchase price more than doubles the 730 million euros precision paid for bil in 2011 when franco - belgian financial group dexia , bil\u2019s then parent company , needed a state - led bailout by france , belgium and luxembourg and sold off all its active businesses .\nat the initiative of the luxembourg stock exchange , a consortium of major players of the fund industry was created in 2010 to analyse the creation of a market utility that would help fund actors mutualise costs and achieve greater efficiency in the fund distribution space . the \u2018fund market infrastructure\u2019 project was launched .\nprecision capital , along with the grand duchy of luxembourg , acquired bil in 2012 at a time when the previous shareholder faced significant financial stress . precision capital and bil have since overseen a turnaround of the bank following an in - depth strategic review , having made significant investments in the bank and its brand .\n2009 : bnp paribas group becomes the majority shareholder in bgl . in may 2009 , bnp paribas group became the majority shareholder in bgl , with a holding of 65 . 96 % of its share capital . the luxembourg government remained a significant shareholder in the bank , with a holding of 34 % of its capital .\nregistered and headquartered in luxembourg , precision capital is a private \u2013 rather than sovereign \u2013 organization that seeks to capitalize on the attractiveness of the european private banking industry over the long term . a strong and committed shareholder , the firm seeks to grow kbl epb ( and bil ) , both organically and through m & a activity .\nas an industrial investor , post luxembourg holds stakes in a wide range of partner companies in the telecommunications and postal sector\n, says claude strasser .\nwith our stake in raiffeisen we also emphasise the seriousness of the agreement , the long - term objectives and expect to partake in the anticipated success of our partnership .\nour multinational and multilingual team is located in luxembourg , an international hub in the center of europe . leveraging on more than 80 years of combined investment and transaction experience , each transaction team builds on the necessary competences needed to evaluate the potential of presented investment opportunities and to support the investee companies on their path to growth and value maximization .\nnasra noted that precision capital\u2019s only other investment \u2013 its 99 . 9 % ownership of kbl european private bankers ( kbl epb ) , a pan - european private banking group headquartered in luxembourg \u2013 will not be impacted by the agreement with legend holdings . \u201cwe remain committed to supporting the long - term stability and growth of kbl epb , \u201d nasra concluded .\ngeorge nasra , ceo of precision capital , said : \u201cbil has made tremendous progress in the past five years . the business is in great shape and boasts an exceptionally strong brand , supported by an experienced management team and over 2 , 000 committed employees in luxembourg and abroad . legend holdings is the right partner for bil as it moves into its next phase of its sustained growth and expansion . \u201d\nraiffeisen is a cooperative bank , and this changes everything !\n, says guy hoffmann , chairman of the management board .\nas a cooperative bank , we belong to our customers and members and do not depend on any international financial group . raiffeisen is renowned for being a financially solid and carefully operating bank . our decision - making centres are based in luxembourg and our main interest is the domestic market .\nthis entire range of services available for online banking will also be extended to the branches of the two partners . as of may 2016 , all ccp customers will be able to complete their standard banking transactions ( withdrawals , deposits and transfers ) not only at post sales network , but also at most raiffeisen branches . any ccp customer who does not wish to make use of these standard services offered by raiffeisen can simply notify post luxembourg .\nin case of no opposition from the government of luxembourg , the board shall convene an extraordinary meeting of shareholders which may decide at a majority provided for in article 67 - 1 of the law of 10 august 1915 , as amended , regarding commercial companies , to authorize the demanding party to acquire more than 20 % , 33 % or 50 % of the shares . if the demanding party is a shareholder of the company , it may attend the general meeting and will be included in the count for the quorum , but may not take part in the vote .\ndeposit guarantee schemes compensate certain deposits held by depositors of a bank that becomes unable to meet its obligations .\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 ) .\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 .\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 .\nby continuing to use our website , you consent to our use of cookies which help to improve your browsing experience . for more information on cookies , see our cookie policy .\nkeep in contact with the bank whenever you want , wherever you are : on the move or simply when you ' re at home , you can access the bank 24 / 7 for day - to - day banking via the e - banking area or the bl mobile banking app .\nplease contact us for further information about our services . our specialists will respond to your questions directly .\nto prevent phishing attacks , click here to find out about security measures for your computer and basic rules for surfing securely .\nto benefit from all functionalities available on the e - banking area , please use the luxtrust scan device or the luxtrust mobile application . should you have any questions , please contact your adviser .\nto activate your luxtrust solution , please visit logging in for the first time in the help and technical assistance section .\nreflects our positive attitude individually and collectively in working with our clients at every stage of their life and , at the same time , supporting and encouraging our employees at every stage of their career at the bank .\nrepresent the core of our professionalism and emphasise the importance we place on quality , expertise and know - 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{"id": 55275, "summary": [{"text": "white-westinghouse is an american home appliance brand currently used under license by trademark owner cbs corporation .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "it was created in 1975 when white consolidated industries bought the westinghouse electric corporation 's appliance unit .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "white consolidated industries was in turn acquired by electrolux group in 1986 .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "electrolux made white-westinghouse branded appliances as recently as 2006 . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "white - westinghouse", "paragraphs": ["westinghouse electric first entered the appliance market with the purchase of a stove company in 1917 , but it was not until1935 that it introduced its first portable dishwasher . in 1975 , westinghouse electric was acquired by white consolidated industries and the company white - westinghouse came into being . in 1986 , westinghouse electric corporation was acquired by electrolux .\n1986 : whiteconsolidated inc , the third largest white goods company in the united states with brands such as frigidaire , gibson , kelvinator and white westinghouse , was acquired .\ntoday , the white westinghouse brand name is available throughout latin america . for us consumers , older model white westinghouse stoves , ovens and ranges may be available through antique stove dealers . models produced after 1986 carry the electrolux name and continue to be sold today through electrolux distribution channels .\nwhite westinghouse was founded in mansfield , ohio in 1914 . in 1917 , they manufactured the first stove made completely from iron and mahogany wood . by 1930 , white westinghouse moved into the production of other household appliances , beginning with refrigerators . today , this company continues to produce refrigerators , dishwashers , freezers , washing machines , dryers , and air - conditioning units . in 1986 , electrolux of sweden purchased white - westinghouse .\nwhite consolidated meets white motor ,\nbusiness week , april 26 , 1976 , pp . 96 , 97 .\nbelow are the most popular westinghouse models we have . enter your model number in the search box to find your model .\nthe white - westinghouse brand name is associated with a number of household products ranging from electric ranges to dryers to dishwashers . their products are promoted as simple , affordable , and durable enough for everyday use .\na well - selected oven , stove or range is critical to any good kitchen , and often serves as its centerpiece . white westinghouse has a long history of bringing these appliances into family kitchens across the world .\ntoday products with the white - westinghouse name are made worldwide and distributed as an electrolux brand . not all the products are available in all countries , so depending on where you live , the exact dishwasher model may vary .\nwhite consolidated industries inc . ( wci ) , part of the electrolux group since 1986 , manufactures and markets a wide variety of appliances for electrolux ' s north american operations . perhaps most recognized in the united states among wci ' s holdings are the brand names of viking and white sewing machines , eureka vacuum cleaners , appliances under the philco , white - westinghouse , and tappan names , and poulan / weed eater chainsaws and trimmers .\nelectrolux appliances are serviced by a national network of authorized independent service companies . genuine renewal parts are required in order to maintain an electrolux warranty or extended warranty . a search for white westinghouse replacement parts generally led to universal elements that fit a diverse group of standard kitchen appliances .\nwhile the founder ' s love was truly sewing machines , and he pursued many related innovations , his sons became interested in other types of machinery , such as steam - powered automobiles . the early days of the 20th century were explosive with growth for the company . indeed , white diversified as early as 1903 - - making roller skates , automatic lathes , kerosene lamps , and even cars . when white ' s sons couldn ' t convince their father that the steam automobile was worth keeping in production , windsor and walter white spun that product division off from white , forming the white motor corporation in 1906 . the white sewing machine co . then turned its attention back to its original product .\nthe difference at white consolidated ,\nbusiness week , september 26 , 1977 , pp . 135 , 138 .\nthe man whose name the company bears , thomas h . white , was 22 years old when he invented a single - thread sewing machine small enough to fit in the palm of a hand . in 1858 , with a patent and a partner , white began making\nthe new england sewing machine ,\nwhich sold for $ 10 . by 1866 , sales were hot enough to prompt white to move from his native massachusetts to cleveland , ohio , to be closer to his suppliers and markets . the white mfg . co . changed its name to the white sewing machine company when it became incorporated in 1876 .\nreddig also launched an intensive acquisition campaign . the plan was diversity and the targets were largely appliance concerns . white merged with or acquired roughly 14 companies in 1960 alone . by 1964 , the parent company had changed its name to white consolidated industries , or wci , a reflection of its rainbow of acquisitions , which included : the kelvinator appliance division , from american motors ; gibson , which was then westinghouse ' s appliance division ; and franklin appliance division of studebaker .\nenter edward reddig , an accountant who , upon becoming white ' s president in 1955 , led the charge with a single - mindedness that bordered on ruthless , according to many . reddig quickly arranged to have white ' s machines manufactured overseas , to company specifications , and began slashing costs back home , a program that included firing one - third of white ' s work force .\nnossiter , daniel ,\nwizard white ,\nbarron ' s , march 21 , 1983 , pp . 20 , 24 .\nwhite consolidated ' s new appliance punch ,\nbusiness week , may 7 , 1979 , pp . 94 - - 98 .\nthe company ' s main product for the us market is the 24 - inch built - in dishwasher . features include a self - cleaning filter with a stainless steel food disposal . the dishwasher is capable of handling light to normal cycles with ultra quiet sound . in addition , white - westinghouse offers a mechanical timer knob and heat or air dry options .\nin 1979 , ab electrolux , a european manufacturing business , purchased the tappan stove company . seven years later , ab electrolux purchased white consolidated industries , which manufactured frigidaire , white - westinghouse , gibson , and kelvinator products , and combined its tappan holdings with these new products to create the wci major appliances group . in 1991 , the wci major appliances group simply became known as the frigidaire company . the frigidaire company , which is headquartered in dublin , ohio , continues to manufacture tappan stoves .\nwhite motor merger is put off by court : antitrust suit filed ,\nthe wall street journal , january 28 , 1971 , p . 12 .\nwinter , ralph ,\nwhite motor ' s purchase killed by consolidated ,\nthe wall street journal , may 4 , 1976 , p . 4 .\ndonnelley , richard ,\nwhite consolidated buys firms to make them pay ,\nbarron ' s , december 20 , 1963 , pp . 22 , 25 .\nfountain , ronald ,\nfrom dance to deal : the white consolidated takeover ,\nplanning review , may / june , 1988 , pp . 8 - - 15 .\nwith the great depression came renewed interest in home sewing . white continued to innovate , introducing the first sewing machine outside of its traditional black models , which was made of a magnesium alloy and was also much lighter than its forebears . this product did well enough to warrant the formation of a second subsidiary in 1939 , white sewing machine products limited , in canada .\nelectrolux shapes living for the better by reinventing taste , care and wellbeing experiences , making life more enjoyable and sustainable for millions of people . through our brands , including electrolux , aeg , anova , frigidaire , westinghouse and zanussi , we sell more than 60 million household and professional products in more than 150 markets every year .\nwhite westinghouse produces built - in ovens , gas and electric cook tops and ranges , as well as external and built - in steam ovens . their stoves , ovens and ranges are available in stainless steel finishes , as well as alternatives . most models utilize 50 hertz and 230 volts for powering , slightly more for gas cook tops and both varieties of steam ovens . models range greatly in size and capacity . ovens come in two sizes , one standard and one that offers extra capacity . ranges and steam ovens vary greatly in size .\nanother milestone came in 1975 , with the purchase of westinghouse ' s major appliance business . this division was in the red at the time and pulling on westinghouse ' s capital . despite the fact that the appliance industry was in a slump at this time , reddig accepting the $ 700 million acquisition price , since the division would double wci ' s appliance business overnight , and add 60 percent to wci ' s overall volume . the purchase meant taking more of a punch than was wci ' s habit , as the company usually planned one year per company for turnaround . while kelvinator was coaxed from a $ 47 million loss in 1947 to breaking even at the end of the next year , westinghouse would require more work . as more than 60 percent of its business at the time was in manufacturing private label appliances for sears , montgomery ward , and j . c . penney , among others , wci welcomed the opportunity to purchase a brand that would help it compete with appliance giants general electric and whirlpool .\nin early 1970 , wci was approached by its offspring , white motor corporation , which proposed a merger . however , the justice department soon forced the two to separate , ruling that the resulting company would have had a monopoly , particularly in light of the fact that wci then owned 30 percent of allis - chalmers mfg . co . allis was a competitor with white motor in several arenas , and had a few years earlier moved for an antitrust injunction to stop wci from acquiring further stock . the ultimate scraping of that venture cost wci dearly ; it lost $ 63 million when it divested white motor corp .\nduring this time , white motor was doing so poorly the justice department reversed its opposition to the wci merger in 1976 , arguing that white motor would fail without it . then , in a stunning blow , the directors of wci voted the merger down . after the white motor merger was voted down in his absence - - the board claimed it was unhappy with the proposed financing - - reddig retired from wci . by 1976 , wci had doubled its sales and earnings within four years , passing the billion dollar mark . reddig had transformed wci from a $ 20 million sewing machine company into a $ 1 . 2 billion presence .\nthis white door gasket is used to make an air - tight seal for the cabinet when the door is closed to keep the cool air inside and prevent warm air from entering . this is a genuine oem part .\nthe world was a changed place by then , as a strong demand for consumer goods ensued . while white had improved its production methods significantly , and 2 , 000 machines were rolling forth a day , imported machines from germany , italy , and japan , had begun to swamp the u . s . market , and it was becoming impossible to compete with their prices . in fact , white spent on materials alone what a finished , imported sewing machine cost in the united states . even though the company had a hearty $ 20 million in sales in 1954 , it reported a $ 440 , 667 net loss and had been on an earning slide for the past six years . in such a changing industry , and world , white could no longer afford to remain a one - product company . when sears , which represented 40 percent of white ' s business in the early 1950s , gave its manufacturing contract to the japanese , the company fully realized the need to diversify .\nduring world war ii , like many u . s . companies , white turned over its manufacturing for the purpose of producing goods to aid the war effort . production was high enough to necessitate a move to a bigger plant in 1949 . a new administration building was completed in 1951 .\n1960\u2019s : electrolux initiated the restructuring of the fragmented western european white goods industry . in 1968 , the minority interest ( 39 % ) in electrolux corp . , usa was sold to consolidated food for almost sek 300 million . the finances generated provided electrolux with the key to future expansion .\nsucceeding reddig was a three - man team , which initially carried on some of reddig ' s plans , such as the 1977 acquisition of sundstrand corporation ' s machine - tool business , which had been losing money . nevertheless , a parting of philosophies was evident in that , besides being no longer a one - man operation , the new team believed in the value of marketing . part of its plan for turning the new westinghouse appliance business around was to spend heavily on advertising .\nthe company focused on three divisions in 1985 : home products , which contributed about 76 percent of sales ; machine and metal - basting divisions , providing 12 . 1 percent of sales ; and the general industrial and construction equipment division pitching in the rest . the home products division was an umbrella for the widely known kelvinator , gibson , hamilton , frigidaire , bendiz , philco and white - westinghouse brands . that year , wci decided to combine the divisions ' four major brands into a single operating unit , to be run out of columbus , ohio . prompting this radical move was the fact that the market had suffered decreasing profits and increasing competition for the previous six months , and wci was pressed to cut costs . thus , one effective cost - cutter would be to improve the efficiency of its manufacturing .\n2003 - 04 : the consolidation of brands , with electrolux as the main brand , accelerated and a consumer insight - driven product development process was initiated . the group re - introduced the electrolux brand in usa with vacuum cleaners in 2003 followed by high - end white goods in 2004 . during 2003 - 04 , relocation of manufacturing to low cost regions , including eastern europe , south - east asia and mexico , accelerated .\nthis white door bin can be moved according to space needed in the refrigerator . it holds items on the door of your refrigerator / freezer . they are sometimes called cantilever shelves as they are supported by the back of the shelf itself to the door of your refrigerator . the door bin measures approximately 16 inches wide , 4 . 25 inches deep , and 5 . 75 inches high . this is a genuine oem part and sold individually .\nthis refrigerator door shelf rack is an attachment for your refrigerator door to hold small items in your fridge , such as condiments . the door rack attaches to the inside of the refrigerator door to hold food items on the door shelves . the rack may need to be replaced if it is warped or broken . it measures approximately 25 inches long , 6 inches deep , 3 inches high , and is white in color . it is sold individually .\nthis refrigerator door shelf retaining bar is an attachment for your refrigerator door to hold small items in your fridge , such as condiments . the shelf bar attaches to the inside of the refrigerator door to hold food items on the door shelves . it may need to be replaced if it is warped or broken . the shelf bar measures approximately 25 inches long , 5 inches deep , 3 inches high , and is white in color . it is sold individually .\n1990\u2032s : the european expansion continued with the 1994 purchase of the white - goods division of german aeg . restructuring programs and other measures were implemented to improve profitability . for example , a two - year restructuring program in 1997 began with the divestment of the industrial products sector , as well as the sewing machine , agricultural implement and interior decoration operations . in 1998 , the core business comprised household appliances , professional appliances and outdoor products , and annual group sales had grown to sek 117 billion .\nby the decade ' s end , wci had a comprehensive line of tools , valves , household appliances , and machinery . and its sewing machine operations , being handled overseas , were still regarded as the most innovative in the business . white sewing machines introduced the first overlock system designed for a home sewing machine , the first numbered tension dials , and a recessed cutting system . by 1968 , wci ' s sales were $ 830 million ; stunning when compared with the $ 29 million reported in 1963 , or even the $ 172 million from the year before .\nthis door shelf retaining bar , also known as refrigerator door bar retainer or fridge door rack , is a genuine part sourced from the original manufacturer . it is a white plastic part that measures about 25 inches wide , 3 inches high , and 5 inches deep , and is sold individually . the bar attaches to the inside of the refrigerator or freezer door to hold food items on the door shelves . the bar may need to be replaced if it is warped or broken . it is recommended to check other door shelf retaining bars on the fridge to be sure no other bars need to be replaced .\nthis drawer support rail supports the right side of the sliding drawer . it is a track that helps the drawer slide open and closed with ease . if you are having trouble opening or closing your fresh food drawer , check the support rails for any blockage , or visible damage . if the rail is damaged , it should be replaced to ensure no further damage is done to the drawer itself . the repair is straightforward : unscrew and remove the existing support rail , then fasten the new rail in place . this genuine oem replacement part is made of plastic and is white in color . note : this part is sold separately from the left side drawer support rail .\nyou\u2019ll love that our masterpiece blender quietly produces smooth , velvety results thanks to our powertilt\u00ae technology .\nyour home always looks its best and our new proswivel\u2122 and ergorapido\u00ae petcare vacuums give you everything you need \u2013 whether you\u2019re deep cleaning or quickly touching up .\nwe provide solutions for your commercial kitchen and commercial laundry . find out how you can change your business overnight .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nif you placed an order on urltoken the order is still valid and you can check on its status and make changes here on partselect . com . click here for more details .\nthis crisper cover front support is used to keep the crisper shelf in place , and may need replacing if the door will not open or close . this part can be used for the front support and mounts to the inside cabinet wall . replacing this part is an easy repair , and will require a small flat blade screwdriver , a putty knife , and a soft hammer . remove the crisper and shelf from the refrigerator before replacing the support . the crisper cover front support is held in place with a locking pin . to remove the old part , you will first need to push the pin into the interior of the cabinet using the screwdriver , and then you can pull the support out with a putty knife . after removing the pin and attaching the new support , simply use the soft hammer to lock the new pin in place .\nsupport studs were broken used pliers to remove the residual broken stud that was still attached to the wall of the refrigerator , and then just pushed the new part in place . the longest time was spent in removing the food an . . . read more\nthis bake element is used in electric ovens and ranges . it can be found in the bottom of the appliance . it supplies the heat required for baking . if your element is no longer glowing red , or your oven is not heating properly while the bake feature is being used , the element might be faulty . it features push - on male terminals , which are 1 / 4 - inch high temperature spade connectors . the bake element is approximately 19 1 / 4 inches wide , and it measures approximately 15 inches deep from the front of the element to the bracket . it extends 3 1 / 2 inches past the bracket to the terminals . unplug your appliance before you begin this repair .\noven woudn ' t heat 1 . removed two screws , pulled out the element , voltage tested the element and determined it was an open circuit ( bad element ) . 2 . ordered the part from urltoken 3 . disconnected elem . . . read more\nthe retainer door shelf broke 3 years ago i just snapped the new shelves in place and ! voila ! i should ' ve done this years ago . . . . read more\ndoor bins , also known as cantilever shelves , are storage bins located on the door of your refrigerator . over time , a cold refrigerator can cause plastic to become fragile and break down . this can lead to other issues in the refrigerator . a few issues that might arise that would require a repair are : the ice maker not producing ice , an unresponsive touchpad , leaking , loud noise , or issues with opening and closing the door . the repair is very easy and requires no tools . simply lift and wiggle the bin to remove it , line up the plastic mounts on the new bin , and snap them into place .\naged parts broken after sitting in a cold refrigerator for year after year , plastic becomes brittle and breaks . this is what started happening to my shelves and door bins . the problem a lot of times is getting the righ . . . read more\nthe door shelf retainer bar is also referred to as a refrigerator door rack . this piece is used as an attachment on the inside of your refrigerator door . the refrigerator door rack acts a shelf to hold small items in your fridge , such as condiments . this specific model is easy to replace as it is sold individually and snaps into place in your refrigerator without screws . when installing the door shelf retainer bar you will not need any tools . users ranked this installation as easy and it takes less than fifteen minutes to do .\ndoor rack was broken pulled broke rack off , snapped new one in place . yeah ! ! no more broken jars on the floor . . . . read more\nreplacing the rear crisper support in your refrigerator is an easy job . this part is made from plastic and mounts on the inside of the wall . to complete this repair you will need a small putty knife , a punch or a short flat blade screwdriver , and a small hammer . you may need to replace your rear crisper support if you find that the door will not open or close . in order to complete this repair , you will need to remove all the shelves above the crisper in order to have ample room to work . it is also good to have duct tape on hand , which can be used to protect the liner around the support . this part is sold individually .\nthe water inlet valve releases water from the supply line when activated , and sends it through to the water dispenser and ice maker in your refrigerator . to make this repair you will need an adjustable wrench , a quarter inch nut driver , and a sharp utility knife . before you begin this repair make sure to disconnect the power supply to your refrigerator , as well as disconnect the inlet water supply from the back of the refrigerator . note that this part may appear different than the original , but is an authorized manufacturer replacement .\nwater leaking out of refrigerator in my specific appliance the water valve is located in the bottom right hand corner looking at it from the back . to get to it i remove the thin layer of cardboard the covers the back of the fridge . i . . . read more\nbroken refrigerator door shelves snapped right on and removed screws , insert and replace screws . . . . read more\ndefrost timers are part of the defrost circuit in your refrigerator and freezer . this timer cycles the defrost heater on and off . for every eight hours , the appliance timer will cycle for 30 minutes . the defrost heater is what melts the frost buildup on the evaporator coils , and it can prevent your freezer from frosting up . if your timer fails , the heater will not get the energy it needs to run , and frost will continue to build up . test the defrost thermostat and the defrost heater with a multi - meter . if they are in working order it is likely that the defrost timer is the faulty component of the circuit and needs to be replaced . before you begin this repair make sure the appliance has been unplugged .\nfridge got warm and freezer coils were frosted fridge is a side by side . the freezer is pretty narrow for a guy with wide shoulders . pulled plug . had to remove bottom drawers then used nut driver to remove screws closest t . . . read more\nthe evaporator fan motor circulates air through the food compartment for efficient cooling in refrigerators . the evaporator is located in the back of the freezer and it circulates the air over the refrigerator coils . the evaporator motor fan in your refrigerator should be replaced if the fridge section is too warm , the freezer section is too warm , orthe evaporator motor makes loud noises or stops working completely . the tools used for this repair are a 1 / 4 nut driver and wire strippers . * please note : the motor has been updated by the manufacturer . tip to detect if motor is not working , often if it fails it generates loud noises in the freezer area . for safety , make sure food is safely stored so it does not deteriorate while the power is off , and remember to unplug fridge .\nbottom of fridg . would not get cool . temp was 50 - 60degrees . the freezer compartment worked so i knew it was not the compressor . i removed the fan housing in the freezer section by removing all the screws . ( 7 ) there are two screws behind the vents . i did not have an ice maker to contend with so this was very easy . there is onl . . . read more\nelectrolux global brand licensing global brand licensing is a business unit within the electrolux group . we create business opportunities by licensing the group\u2019s more than 50 brands\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nevery model has its own , specific solutions . if you go to a car mechanic they ' ll need to know the exact make and model of your car to find the right repair parts . appliances are the same . see this guide for help .\nthe bake element is located on the bottom of the oven cavity to supply heat for baking . the element terminals are male quarter inch spade connectors and have push - on wire terminals . if your oven is not heating evenly , the element will not heat , or there is little to no heat when baking , you may need to replace the element . this is a genuine oem bake element . please remember to disconnect the power to your oven before you start your repair . ?\nthis crisper cover support mounts to the inside of the cabinet wall to support the front crisper cover . the support is held in place by a locking pin . if your shelf is not level or the drawer is not opening and closing properly you may need to replace this part . this is a genuine oem part and is sold individually\nthis drawer slide rail is for the right - hand side of your refrigerator . this part attaches to the inside wall of your refrigerator to support the sliding crisper drawer . if the rail is broken or the drawer is not sliding properly , you will need to replace the slide rail . you will need a phillips screwdriver to complete this repair . this drawer slide rail is a genuine oem part .\nwhen energized , the water inlet valve will release water from the supply line into the ice mold and the water dispenser in the refrigerator . if the ice maker is not making or dispensing ice , not dispensing water , or leaking , you may need to replace the water inlet valve . the water inlet valve is in the back section of your refrigerator and will need to be pulled out from the wall . make sure to disconnect both the water and power supply before starting your repair . note : this part may appear different than the original but is an authorized manufacturer replacement .\nthis rear crisper cover support mounts to the inside of the cabinet wall to support the rear crisper cover . the support is held in place by a locking pin . if your shelf is not level or the drawer is not opening and closing properly , you may need to replace this part . this is a genuine oem part and is sold individually .\nthe crisper pan , also known as a vegetable drawer , is used to store your vegetables and fruit at a humidity level that will help keep them fresh longer . the pan is clear and made of plastic . this is a genuine oem part .\n\u00a92006 - 2018 easy appliance parts . all rights reserved . the easy appliance parts logo is a trademark of easy appliance parts\nfor the best experience on our site , be sure to turn on javascript in your browser .\nby 1968 , wci was operating from four basic divisions : machinery and equipment ; valves , controls and instrumentation ; sewing and knitting machinery ; and industrial supplies . the machinery and equipment group accounted for about 55 percent of wci ' s sales in 1967 , valves contributed roughly 20 percent of sales , and about 14 percent of sales came from the sewing division .\nat that point , wci ranked third in appliances , behind general electric and whirlpool , who priced aggressively . unlike reddig , the new management at wci was willing to sell more actively and loosen the reigns on cost in order to compete . although an engineering staff was established , and wci stepped up its advertising budget , the company managed to avoid spending as much on ads as its competitors did , since it sold about half its appliances as private - label brands through the mass merchandisers . by the late 1970s , wci was a big - league manufacturer of major home appliances , but still not a household word . then , in 1979 , wci purchased general motor ' s frigidaire division for about $ 120 million ; the company ' s appliance business then boomed , and meant it was closing in on the competition .\nwci bought the american tool company in 1980 . between 1975 and 1985 , its sales jumped from $ 1 . 2 billion to more than $ 2 billion . in fact , by 1983 , wci was the nation ' s third largest manufacturer of refrigerators , stoves , and air conditioners . the company ' s 84 plants were scattered across the continent , each run with basic autonomy . however , while appliances were profitable , sales weren ' t exploding and machine tools weren ' t doing well , so wci ' s management trio began hunting for a new business to add to the family . in 1983 , the company sold its sarco subsidiary , a textile machinery division , and closed its steel industry equipment unit .\nwhile tackling this massive change , another dramatic change occurred . ab electrolux of sweden , the largest manufacturer of appliances in europe , needed to widen its place in the u . s . market . wci seemed the perfect ambassador . electrolux approached wci in 1986 , with what was then a very fair offer . after some minor disagreement , the merger took place . electrolux at that time had sales of $ 4 . 6 billion , and its only other holding in the united states was tappan , a maker of ranges and microwaves , acquired in 1979 .\nafter the takeover , wci was subjected to a bit of its own medicine , as the company was trimmed and unified , and made more efficient . underutilized plants were boarded up and product lines were enhanced , in a shift from the no - frills philosophy instilled by reddig . electrolux had become the world ' s largest maker of major appliances , with $ 9 billion in sales by 1987 . having been cash - strapped just before the transaction , wci benefited from the financial resources of its new parent .\nprincipal subsidiaries : frigidaire company ; the eureka company ; schrock cabinet company ; american yard products ; poulan / weed eater ; americold ; baring industries ; beam industries ; challenge industries , inc . ; dimas ; dito dean food prep ; dometic corporation ; euroclean ; husqvarna forest & garden company ; the kent company ; partner industrial products ; richards - wilcox ; vws ; wascator manufacturing ; washex machinery company .\ndupont , ted ,\nfueled by its swedish parent , america ' s # 3 appliance maker is coming on strong ,\nhfd , december 14 , 1987 , pp . 1 , 96 , 97 , 103 .\ngroseclose , everett ,\nthe road to the top : ed reddig is abrasive , profane and ruthless , but he gets results ,\nthe wall street journal , october 12 , 1971 , pp . 1 , 27 .\ngrowing big by playing it tough ,\nbusiness week , august 3 , 1968 , pp . 106 - - 108 .\nmalester , jeff ,\nwci melds 4 brands ' offices ,\nhfd , july 1 , 1985 , pp . 1 , 95 , 96 .\none man ' s poison ,\nforbes , january 15 , 1975 , pp . 30 , 31 .\nrebuilding with imported wares ,\nbusiness week , may 23 , 1959 , pp . 50 - - 55 .\nsource : international directory of company histories , vol . 13 . st . james press , 1996 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nhistoric pittsburgh is a collaborative effort from multiple institutions in the greater pittsburgh region and is hosted by the university of pittsburgh\u2019s library system .\nthis website uses cookies . by continuing to browse this website without changing your web - browser cookie settings , you are agreeing to our use of cookies . find out more by reading our cookie guideline .\nin 1912 , electrolux launched its first vacuum cleaner \u2013 lux i . today the company sells more than 60 million products to customers in more than 150 markets every year .\n1919 : elektromekaniska ab merged with swedish ab lux , and aktiebolaget electrolux was established . electrolux led the development of the modern canister - type vacuum cleaner and the absorption refrigerator during the early part of the 20th century .\n1928 : electrolux was introduced on the london stock exchange . the group had five plants , approximately twenty subsidiaries and 250 offices throughout the world and a total turnover of sek 70 million .\n1930 : electrolux was listed on the stockholm stock exchange . in 1987 , trading of american depositary receipts , adrs , representing electrolux b - shares started on the nasdaq national market .\nin march 2010 , electrolux was delisted from the london stock exchange ( lse ) . following the delisting , all trading in electrolux shares is concentrated towards the nasdaq omx nordic market in stockholm . the lse listing was part of a strategy to increase international ownership in electrolux . however , this listing was no longer deemed necessary due to deregulation of international capital markets and the increased foreign ownership of shares on the nasdaq omx stockholm .\n1933 : vacuum cleaner production began in old greenwich , connecticut , usa , and the first air - cooled refrigerator was produced .\n1984 : italian company zanussi , including subsidiaries in spain , was acquired , making electrolux a leader in the european household appliances market and in the food service equipment market .\n1986 - 89 : the outdoor products business area expanded with the 1986 acquisition of the us company poulan / weed eater and the 1989 acquisition of the outdoor power products business of the roper corporation .\n2000 : electrolux ab re - acquired the trademark and company name \u201celectrolux\u201d in north america , and thereby gained global control of the company name and the group\u2019s most important brand .\n2001 - 02 : the household division of the australian company email ltd , was acquired in 2001 . during 2001 - 02 two restructuring programs were implemented throughout the group , with divestments of non - core business , productivity improving measures , cost cutting , consolidation of production , rationalization of sales and marketing , write - downs of assets and personnel cutbacks .\nin february 2005 , the board of electrolux decided that the group\u00b4s outdoor products operation would be spun off as a separate company and distributed to electrolux shareholders . at the 2006 agm , it was decided that all shares in the wholly owned subsidiary husqvarna ab should be distributed , and that each share in ab electrolux entitled the owner to one share in husqvarna ab . owners of series a shares in ab electrolux received series a shares in husqvarna ab , and owners of series b shares received series b shares in husqvarna ab . the last trading day of the electrolux - share including entitlement to dividend of shares in husqvarna ab was june 7 , 2006 .\nthe group continued efforts to transform electrolux into an innovative , consumer - focused company . comprehensive launches of new products under the electrolux brand were implemented in europe in 2007 and the us during 2008 . plant closures and cutbacks were initiated and manufacturing was relocated to eastern europe , south - east asia and mexico .\nin 2011 electrolux completed the acquisitions of olympic group and compa\u00f1ia tecno industrial s . a ( cti ) . olympic group is a leading manufacturer of appliances in the middle east . the electrolux acquisition of cti made electrolux the largest supplier of appliances in chile and argentina , and further enhanced electrolux position as a leading appliance company in the fast - growing latin american market .\n2014 - 2017 : electrolux made several acquisitions to strengthen the product offering and drive growth in new markets and segments in north america , south africa , europe , latin america , australia and asia .\nhighlights of the first quarter of 2018 . net sales amounted to sek 27 , 906m ( 28 , 201 ) . sales growth was 3 . 3 % , while currency translation had a negative impact of 4 . 4 %\nhighlights of the first quarter of 2018 . net sales amounted to sek 27 , 906m ( 28 , 201 ) . sales growth was 3 . 3 % , while currency translation had a negative impact of 4 . 4 % .\nden svenska versionen av den h\u00e4r webbplatsen \u00e4r inte en komplett kopia av den engelska versionen . vill du ha en fullst\u00e4ndig \u00f6verblick av electrolux b\u00f6r du anv\u00e4nda den engelska versionen .\nelectrolux global brand licensing offers both experience and a portfolio of well established brands , all over the world . a partnership with us is a long term business relationship , with tailor made solutions and a quick to market approach .\nelectrolux is a global leader in household appliances and appliances for professional use , selling more than 60 million products to customers in more than 150 markets every year . we offer thoughtfully designed , innovative and sustainable solutions , under esteemed brands including electrolux , aeg , zanussi and frigidaire .\nkitchenreviews is provided\nas is\nand without warranty of any kind , either express or implied , including , but not limited to , the implied warranties of merchantability , fitness for a particular purpose , or non - infringement .\nwas originally opened in 1979 , offering parts and service only . it was purchased by the current ownership in 1983 and became a\nfull service\nmajor appliance dealer , offering parts , new appliances , and factory trained service .\namerican a / c & appliance co . is a privately owned business with one location in stillwater , ok\nin 1988 we relocated to our present location to offer . . . . .\ncomputers have played a major roll in our business . we were the first appliance store in the state of oklahoma to order whirlpool , kitchen aid , & roper appliances via computer .\nwe were also the first appliance store in the midwest to go online with our parts distributor to order parts via computer .\nall of our customers , ( since 1991 ) are listed in our computers , showing any service work preformed , or appliances purchased .\nin 1881 , w . j . tappan formed the ohio valley company , which manufactured cast iron stoves in bellaire , ohio . the ohio valley company was the precursor of the tappan stove company . w . j . tappan routinely traveled through the ohio countryside , selling his stoves from the back of a wagon . unfortunately for tappan , most people could not afford the stoves , so tappan commonly accepted a combination of cash and farm produce as payment .\ntappan ' s business grew slowly , primarily due to too small of a market . unfortunately for tappan , a fire struck the ohio valley company , destroying the entire production facility . undaunted , tappan relocated his company to mansfield , ohio , and renamed the firm the eclipse stove company . tappan ' s father , who was an amateur astronomer , suggested the name after traveling to siberia to view a comet . now located in a more populous area of ohio , the company grew quickly . by 1920 , the firm began to sell stoves in illinois , where another eclipse stove company , which was not affiliated with tappan ' s company , was in operation . to distinguish the two companies , ohio ' s eclipse stove company became known as the tappan stove company .\nthroughout the remainder of the twentieth century , the tappan stove company became known for its innovative products . during the 1930s , the tappan stove company introduced the first porcelain enameled stove , a stove with rounded corners , and the insulated oven . the company also invented the\nsee through\noven door . during world war ii , the united states military used tappan stoves to feed men in the armed forces . tappan had manufactured a stove with wheels for the military ' s use , making it mobile .\nduring the 1940s , w . j . tappan retired from the tappan stove company , leaving his son , a . p . tappan , in charge of the company . a . p . ' s son , w . r . tappan , assumed control of the business during the early 1950s . under his leadership , the company experienced its greatest growth . in 1955 , the tappan stove company manufactured the first microwave oven for home use . the raytheon company had introduced microwave ovens in 1947 , but these ovens were as large as a refrigerator and were too expensive for home use . at raytheon ' s request , the tappan stove company sought to reduce the size and cost of microwave ovens in 1952 . tappan ' s 1955 microwave was just twenty - four inches wide and retailed for 1 , 200 dollars . in 1965 , the company manufactured the first combination conventional range and microwave oven , further boosting sales .\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 .\nthe story of electrolux started when axel wenner - gren , a swedish businessman , redesigned a bulky vacuum cleaner and then created an entirely new way of selling : door to door . from this new method , wenner - gren not only built a successful company , eventually called electrolux , but also determined that company\u2019s guiding principle : consumer insight .\nsalesmen were trained to listen to consumers\u2019 concerns , their needs , and bring the information back to the designers . ever since , electrolux has continued to let consumer insight guide its product development . the result is a global manufacturer whose success has been rooted in provinding unparalleled consumer experiences through offering revolutionary and relevant products with innovative designs . the spirit of being a thoughtful design innovator pervades every decision of this parent brand . thus , the use of the brand name in licensing will be more carefully scrutinized than any other in the portfolio . having said that , the potential for this power brand is limitless .\ntoday , electrolux is not only a vacuum cleaner company - but one of the world\u00b4s largest appliances compaines with sales in more than 150 markets .\nare you interested in licensing a corporate brand for your product ? contact us to discover the opportunities of becoming a brand partner ."]}
{"id": 55278, "summary": [{"text": "frequent communion is the roman catholic practice of receiving the eucharist frequently , as opposed to the usual medieval practice of receiving it once or a few times a year , by going to mass on sundays .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "pope pius x pushed for the practice of frequent communion , relaxing restrictions on reception for the sick and children . ", "topic": 2}], "title": "frequent communion", "paragraphs": [", a special triduum for the purpose of exhorting the people to practise frequent communion . in\n, advocated , and in many instances brought about , a return to frequent reception . the\n9 . finally , after the publication of this decree , all ecclesiastical writers are to cease from contentious controversy concerning the dispositions requisite for frequent and daily communion .\naye , but there\u2019s the rub . all the historically significant spiritual writers who advocate frequent communion \u2013 one only has to think of the great st francis de sales in the late 16th and early 17th century \u2013 also stress the necessity for frequent confession and serious preparation .\n5 . that the practice of frequent and daily communion may be carried out with greater prudence and more fruitful merit , the confessor ' s advice should be asked . confessors , however , must take care not to dissuade anyone from frequent or daily communion , provided he is found to be in a state of grace and approaches with a right intention .\nof the congregation of the council\nsacra tridentina synodus\n( 20 dec . , 1905 ) . ( 1 )\nfrequent and daily communion . . . should be open to all the\nto adopt the practice of daily or frequent communion . by a singular favour , all confessors inscribed in this league are urged to exhort their penitents to receive daily , or almost daily , to obtain a plenary\n, the ordinary daily food and drink of his hearers , would point , to the frequent and even daily reception of the sacrament . the\nto go to confession every week , every fortnight , or every month ; even less frequent recurrence will do . no definite interval is given .\n113 . translator\u2019s note : see st . symeon of thessaloniki , de ordine sepulturae , ch . 360 , concerning the good of frequent communion , especially its benefits at the hour of death ( pg 155 , 672b\u2014673a ) .\nand sprinkler , and communion - card . it only remains to say that the form used in giving communion in private houses should be the usual one , the\nwhich brings us back to the source and summit of any effort to catechise and re - evangelise : the eucharist . it is perhaps worth re - reading the words of the council of trent regarding the frequent reception of holy communion :\ndo you see , my beloved brother , how many wonderful charismata you receive if you frequently commune ? do you see that with frequent communion the intellect is illumined , the mind is made to shine , and all of the powers of the soul are purified ? if you also desire to kill the passions of the flesh , go to communion frequently and you will succeed . cyril of alexandria confirms this for us : \u201creceive holy communion believing that it liberates us not only from death , but also from every illness . and this is because , when christ dwells within us through frequent communion , he pacifies and calms the fierce war of the flesh , ignites piety toward god , and deadens the passions . \u201d [ 100 ]\nthe eucharist is the very medicine that god designed for this transformation . our response should be one of humble submission to this invitation to commune with the very god who created us . holy communion is meant to be the very agent that changes us , making us whole . the holy mysteries give us life . frequent confession and communion are the means we have for change .\nthe congregation of the council ( 1587 ) forbade any general restriction , and ordered that no one should be repelled from the sacred banquet , even if he approached daily . in 1643 , arnauld ' s\nfrequent communion\nappeared , in which he required , for worthy reception , severe\nthe frequent reception of our lord in the eucharist is a pious practice which should be widely recommended . for anybody aspiring to be a saint in the modern world it is nigh - on a necessity .\n,\nthe holy communion\n( dublin ) part iii , chap . i ] . various reformers ,\nmany obtain a variety of virtues on their own , thinking that they can be saved by these without frequent communion , which is however fundamentally impossible . for they do not want to be obedient to the will of god and commune frequently , according to the norm of the church , when they come together at every festive liturgy .\nexpressed a wish\nthat at each mass the faithful who are present , should communicate\n( sess . xxii , chap . vi ) . and the catechism of the council says :\nlet not the faithful deem it enough to receive the body of the lord once a year only ; but let them judge that communion ought to be more frequent ; but whether it be more expedient that it should be monthly , weekly , or daily , can be decided by no fixed universal rule\n( pt . ii , c . iv , n . 58 ) . as might be expected , the disciples of st . ignatius and st . philip carried on the work of advocating frequent communion . with the revival of this practice came the renewal of the discussion as to the advisability of daily communion . while all in theory admitted that daily reception was\nthus the problems that are sometimes associated with frequent communion \u2013 laxity and irreverence \u2013 must be resolved not at the altar rails but in the confessional box . it is there that we should suitably prepare ourselves to receive jesus christ in the eucharist . as st paul warns the church of corinth : \u201cfor he that eats and drinks unworthily , eats and drinks damnation to himself . \u201d\n1 . frequent and daily communion , as a practice most earnestly desired by christ our lord and by the catholic church , should be open to all the faithful , of whatever rank and condition of life ; so that no one who is in the state of grace , and who approaches the holy table with a right and devout intention ( recta piaque mente ) can be prohibited therefrom .\nhowever , without the other virtues , one cannot acquire peace . and virtue cannot be achieved without keeping the commandments . and no commandment is perfected without love , and love is not renewed without divine communion . wherefore , without divine communion , we labor in vain .\n1 . the age of discretion , both for confession and for holy communion , is the time when a child begins to reason , that is about the seventh year , more or less . from that time on begins the obligation of fulfilling the precept of both confession and communion .\nthe\nprayer for the diffusion of the pious custom of daily communion\n, which was published and distributed on the last day of the congress .\nthis natural power to love god is strengthened , augmented , and perfected by the frequent communion of the body and blood of our lord . for this reason st . cyprian writes that , when the martyrs were preparing to go off to their martyrdoms , they first partook of the immaculate mysteries , and being thus strengthened by holy communion were set aflame with the love for god and went off to the stadium like lambs to the slaughter . and in return for the body and blood of christ which they received , they shed their own blood and gave their body over to various tortures .\n, by our righteous god - bearing father nikodemos the hagiorite , trans . by fr . george dokos ( thessaloniki , greece : 2006 , uncut mountain press ) , pp . 104 - 122 . the full subtitle of the book reads :\nincluding a thorough explanation of the lord ' s prayer , an apology for frequent communion , answers to objections and clarifications of misconceptions , and two appendices on the divine eucharist .\nsee also\non the other hand , there were not wanting men endowed with learning and piety who offered an easier approach to this practice , so salutary and so pleasing to god . they taught , with the authority of the fathers , that there is no precept of the church which prescribes more perfect dispositions in the case of daily than of weekly or monthly communion ; while the fruits of daily communion will be far more abundant than those of communion received weekly or monthly .\n7 . frequent and daily communion is to be promoted especially in religious institutes of all kinds ; with regard to which , however , the decree quemadmodum issued on december 17 , 1890 , by the sacred congregation of bishops and regulars , is to remain in force . it is to be promoted especially in ecclesiastical seminaries , where students are preparing for the service of the altar ; as also in all christian establishments which in any way provide for the care of the young ( ephebeis ) .\nthe sick who desire to receive communion out of mere devotion were hitherto bound to receive it before tasting any food or drink . even those who had to fulfil their paschal\n( tit . iv , c . iv ) prescribes , in detail , all the ceremonies to be observed when communion is given to the sick . the manner of carrying the\n4 . the obligation of the precept of confession and communion which binds the child particularly affects those who have him in charge , namely , parents , confessor , teachers and the pastor . it belongs to the father , or the person taking his place , and to the confessor , according to the roman catechism , to admit a child to his first communion .\nthus , without frequent communion we cannot be freed from the passions and ascend to the heights of dispassion ; just as the israelites , if they had not eaten the passover in egypt , would not have been able to be freed . for \u201cegypt\u201d means an impassioned life , and if we do not frequently receive the precious body and blood of our lord ( every day if it be possible ) , we will not be able to be freed from the noetic pharaonians ( that is , the passions and the demons ) . according to cyril of alexandria ,\nis there any other good thing , o christian , that you desire to have , which frequent communion cannot give you ? do you desire to rejoice every day ? do you wish to celebrate brilliant pascha whenever you like and to exult with unspeakable joy during this sorrowful life ? run frequently to the mysteries and partake of them with the proper preparation and you will enjoy such things . for the true pascha and the true festival of the soul is christ , who is sacrificed in the mysteries as the apostle says , [ 106 ] and as the divine chrysostom likewise says :\n3 . the knowledge of religion which is required in a child in order to be properly prepared to receive first communion is such that he will understand according to his capacity those mysteries of faith which are necessary as a means of salvation ( necessitate medii ) and that he can distinguish between the bread of the eucharist and ordinary , material bread , and thus he may receive holy communion with a devotion becoming his years .\n, and , with the spread of devotion to the sacred heart , it gradually became once more the rule . difficulty , however , was raised regarding daily communion . this practice , too , was warmly recommended by\n2 . a full and perfect knowledge of christian doctrine is not necessary either for first confession or for first communion . afterwards , however , the child will be obliged to learn gradually the entire catechism according to his ability .\nthe saintly pius anticipated the cultural tumult of the modern age and the necessity for survival of being close to jesus christ in the eucharist . hence he also lowered the age at which young people would make their first holy communion .\nwhile confession and fulfilling one\u2019s ascetical rule is able to forgive sins , divine communion is also necessary . one first removes the worms from a fetid wound , then cuts away the rotten skin , and finally applies ointment to it so that it may heal\u2014for if it is left untreated , it reverts to its former condition\u2014and the same is true in the case of sin . confession removes the worms , fulfilling one\u2019s rule cuts away the dead skin , and divine communion heals it as an ointment . for if divine communion is not also applied , the poor sinner reverts to his former condition , \u201cand the last state of that man becomes worse than the first\u201d ( mt . 12 : 45 ) .\n6 . but since it is plain that by the frequent or daily reception of the holy eucharist union with christ is strengthened , the spiritual life more abundantly sustained , the soul more richly endowed with virtues , and the pledge of everlasting happiness more securely bestowed on the recipient , therefore , parish priests , confessors and preachers , according to the approved teaching of the roman catechism should exhort the faithful frequently and with great zeal to this devout and salutary practice .\nthe poison of jansenism , however , which , under the pretext of showing due honor and reverence to the eucharist , had infected the minds even of good men , was by no means a thing of the past . the question as to the dispositions for the proper and licit reception of holy communion survived the declarations of the holy see , and it was a fact that certain theologians of good repute were of the opinion that daily communion could be permitted to the faithful only rarely and subject to many conditions .\n, nevertheless , produce a great effect in proportion as the dispositions of the recipient are better , therefore , one should take care that holy communion be preceded by careful preparation , and followed by an appropriate thanksgiving , according to each one ' s strength , circumstances and duties .\nfor great lent occurs but once a year . but we celebrate pascha ( that is , we receive communion ) three times a week or even four . or , to say it better , as often as we like . for pascha does not consist of fasting , but of the offering and sacrifice which takes place during the daily gathering . and as testimony that this is true , listen to paul , who says : \u201cchrist our passover [ pascha ] is sacrificed for us\u201d ( 1 cor . 5 : 7 ) . . . . therefore , as often as you partake of communion with a pure conscience , you celebrate pascha ; not when you fast , but when you partake of that sacrifice . . . . the catechumen never celebrates pascha , even though he may fast every year during lent , because he does not commune in the offering . so then , even the person who did not fast , if he approaches with a pure conscience , celebrates pascha , be it today , tomorrow , or any time he partakes of communion . for good and proper preparation for communion is not judged by lengths of time , but by a pure conscience . [ 107 ]\nthe abuses which we are condemning are due to the fact that they who distinguished one age of discretion for penance and another for the eucharist did so in error . the lateran council required one and the same age for reception of either sacrament when it imposed the one obligation of confession and communion .\nthe same is the teachings of st . antoninus , who wrote : \u201cbut when a child is capable of doing wrong , that is of committing a mortal sin , then he is bound by the precept of confession and consequently of communion . \u201d the council of trent also forces us to the same conclusion when it declares : \u201cchildren who have not attained the use of reason are not by any necessity bound to sacramental communion of the eucharist . \u201d it assigns as the only reason the fact that they cannot commit sin : \u201cthey cannot at that age lose the grace of the sons of god already acquired . \u201d\nafter one receives communion , he thinks about the dread and heavenly mysteries of which he partook , and so he takes heed to himself so as not to dishonor that grace . he fears his thoughts [ logismoi ] , shrinks away from them , and protects himself from them . he begins a more correct and virtuous life , and , as much as is possible , abstains from every evil . when he begins to think about the fact that he will be receiving communion again in just a few days , he doubles his efforts to watch over himself . he adds zeal to zeal , self - control to self - control , vigilance to vigilance , labors upon labors , and he struggles as much as possible . this is because he is pressed on two sides : on one side , because just a short while ago he received communion , and on the other , because he will receive again in just a short while .\nno less worthy of condemnation is that practice which prevails in many places prohibiting from sacramental confession children who have not yet made their first holy communion , or of not giving them absolution . thus it happens that they , perhaps having fallen into serious sin , remain in that very dangerous state for a long time .\nwhen a christian partakes of communion , who can comprehend the gifts and the charismata he receives ? or how can our inept tongue enumerate them ? for this reason , let us again bring forward one by one the sacred teachers of the church to tell us about these gifts , with their eloquent and god - inspired mouths .\ninfants , however , not only at the time of baptism , but also frequently thereafter were admitted to the sacred repast . in some churches it was the custom to give the eucharist to the children immediately after the clergy ; in others , the small fragments which remained after the communion of the adults were given to the children .\nbut worse still is the practice in certain places which prohibits children who have not yet made their first communion from being fortified by the holy viaticum , even when they are in imminent danger of death ; and thus , when they die they are buried with the rites due to infants and are deprived of the prayers of the church .\nsome , however , went over to the opposite view . they held that daily communion was prescribed by divine law and that no day should pass without communicating , and besides other practices not in accord with the approved usage of the church , they determined that the eucharist must be received even on good friday and in fact so administered it .\ndesires , not only of all who are stricken with a dangerous sickness and require strength to prepare them for the final struggle , but also of those who may wish to comply with the paschal precept and cannot do so in church , and , in fine , of everyone who hungers after this life - giving bread even from mere devotion . when communion is administered to\n5 . the pastor should announce and hold a general communion of the children once a year or more often , and he should on these occasions admit not only the first communicants but also others who have already approached the holy table with the above - mentioned consent of their parents or confessor . some days of instruction and preparation should be previously given to both classes of children .\ntherefore , the age of discretion for confession is the time when one can distinguish between right and wrong , that is , when one arrives at a certain use of reason , and so similarly , for holy communion is required the age when one can distinguish between the bread of the holy eucharist and ordinary bread - again the age at which a child attains the use of reason .\nsuch is the injury caused by those who insist on extraordinary preparations for first communion , beyond what is reasonable ; and they doubtless do not realize that such precautions proceed from the errors of the jansenists who contended that the most holy eucharist is a reward rather than a remedy for human frailty . the council of trent , indeed , teaches otherwise when it calls the eucharist , \u201can antidote whereby we may be freed from daily faults and be preserved from mortal sins . \u201d this doctrine was not long ago strongly emphasized by a decree of the sacred congregation of the council given on december 20 , 1905 . it declared that daily approach to communion is open to all , old and young , and two conditions only are required : the state of grace and a right intention .\nthe will of god in this respect was well understood by the first christians ; and they daily hastened to this table of life and strength . they continued steadfastly in the teaching of the apostles and in the communion of the breaking of the bread . the holy fathers and writers of the church testify that this practice was continued into later ages and not without great increase of holiness and perfection .\nwherefore , my beloved , if you desire to ignite in your heart divine eros and to acquire love for christ , and with this love to acquire all the rest of the virtues , go regularly to holy communion . for it is impossible that someone will not love christ , and be loved by christ , when he frequently partakes of his holy body and blood . this is something natural , as we shall see .\n, provided ( 1 ) that they have been sick for a month ; ( 2 ) that they have medical testimony as to their inability to fast ; ( 3 ) that there is no certain hope of a speedy recovery ; and ( 4 ) that only liquid food is taken . when these specified conditions are present communion may be given once or twice a week to those who live in houses where mass is celebrated daily , as in\nthe same divine cyril says in another place that , through communion , we are cleansed from every impurity of soul and receive eagerness and fervor to do good : \u201cthe precious blood of christ not only frees us from every corruption , but it also cleanses us from every impurity lying hidden within us , and it does not allow us to grow cold on account of sloth , but rather makes us fervent in the spirit . \u201d [ 97 ]\n3 . although it is especially fitting that those who receive communion frequently or daily should be free from venial sins , at least from such as are fully deliberate , and from any affection thereto , nevertheless , it is sufficient that they be free from mortal sin , with the purpose of never sinning in the future ; and if they have this sincere purpose , it is impossible by that daily communicants should gradually free themselves even from venial sins , and from all affection thereto .\ntherefore , as many as fast for pascha , but do not commune , do not celebrate pascha , as the divine father just told us . and as many as are not prepared to receive the body and blood of our lord cannot truly celebrate sundays or the other feasts of the year , because they do not possess the cause and occasion for the feast , which is the most - sweet jesus christ , and they do not possess the spiritual joy that divine communion brings .\nthe council of trent , in no way condemning the ancient practice of administering the eucharist to children before they had attained the use of reason , confirmed the decree of the lateran council and declared anathema those who held otherwise : \u201cif anyone denies that each and all christians of both sexes are bound , when they have attained the years of discretion , to receive communion every year at least at easter , in accordance with the precept of holy mother church , let him be anathema . \u201d\nafter careful deliberation on all these points , this sacred congregation of the discipline of the sacraments , in a general meeting held on july 15 , 1910 , in order to remove the above - mentioned abuses and to bring about that children even from their tender years may be united to jesus christ , may live his life , and obtain protection from all danger of corruption , has deemed it needful to prescribe the following rules which are to be observed everywhere for the first communion of children .\n6 . those who have charge of the children should zealously see to it that after their first communion these children frequently approach the holy table , even daily if possible , as jesus christ and mother church desire , and let this be done with a devotion becoming their age . they must also bear in mind that very grave duty which obliged them to have the children attend the public catechism classes ; if this is not done , then they must supply religious instruction in some other way .\nthose who do not receive communion frequently suffer totally opposite things , because they are not sealed with the precious blood of our lord , as the same gregory the theologian says : \u201cthen the lamb is slain , and with the precious blood are sealed action and reason , that is , habit and mental activity , the sideposts of our doors . i mean , of course , by \u2018doors , \u2019 the movements and notions of the intellect , which are opened and closed correctly through spiritual vision . \u201d [ 95 ]\nfather bless , i have heard that there are sins that are repented of in confession , but due to the nature of the sin , the church through the priest does not allow communion for a period of time . am i speaking correctly ? if i am , then i have never understood this practice . i would think that after a serious sin that was repented of and then forgiven , that would be the time that one would need the healing and transforming power of the body and blood of christ the most .\n8 . in the case of religious institutes , whether of solemn or simple vows , in whose rules , or constitutions , or calendars , communion is assigned to certain fixed days , such regulations are to be considered as directive and not preceptive . the prescribed number of communions should be regarded as a minimum but not a limit to the devotion of the religious . therefore , access to the eucharistic table , whether it be rather frequently or daily , must always be freely open to them according to the norms above laid down in this decree .\nso , my brother , because you do not know when death will come , whether today , or tomorrow , or this very hour , you must always be communed of the immaculate mysteries in order to be found ready . and if it is the will of god that you continue to live this present life , you will live a life , by the grace of holy communion , full of joy , full of peace , and full of love , accompanied by all of the other virtues . but , if it is the will of god that you die , on account of holy communion you will pass freely through the tollhouses of the demons that are found in the air , and you will dwell with inexpressible joy in the eternal mansions . [ 112 ] for since you are always united to our sweet jesus christ , the almighty king , you will live a blessed life here ; and , when you die , the demons will flee from you like lightning and the angels will open the heavenly entrance for you and usher you in procession to the throne of the blessed trinity . [ 113 ]\nfrom all this it is clear that the age of discretion for receiving holy communion is that at which the child knows the difference between the eucharistic bread and ordinary , material bread , and can therefore approach the altar with proper devotion . perfect knowledge of the things of faith , therefore , is not required , for an elementary knowledge suffices - some knowledge ( aliqua cognitio ) ; similarly full use of reason is not required , for a certain beginning of the use of reason , that is , some use of reason ( aliqualis usus rationis ) suffices .\nthe catholic church , bearing this in mind , took care even from the beginning to bring the little ones to christ through eucharistic communion , which was administered even to nursing infants . this , as was prescribed in almost all ancient ritual books , was done at baptism until the thirteenth century , and this custom prevailed in some places even later . it is still found in the greek and oriental churches . but to remove the danger that infants might eject the consecrated host , the custom obtained from the beginning of administering the eucharist to them under the species of wine only .\nfrom this it is the mind of the council that children are held to communion by necessity and by precept when they are capable of losing grace by sin . the words of the roman synod , held under benedict xiii , are in agreement with this in teaching that the obligation to receive the eucharist begins , \u201cafter boys and girls attain the age of discretion , that is , at the age in which they can distinguish this sacramental food , which is none other than the true body of jesus christ , from common and ordinary bread ; and that they know how to receive it with proper religious spirit . \u201d\nwhen the most sacred body of christ is received and eaten in a proper manner , it becomes a weapon against those who war against us , it returns to god those who had left him , it strengthens the weak , it causes the healthy to be glad , it heals sicknesses , and it preserves health . through it we become meek and more willing to accept correction , more longsuffering in our pains , more fervent in our love , more detailed in our knowledge , more willing to do obedience , and keener in the workings of the charismata of the spirit . but all the opposite happens to those who do not receive communion in a proper manner . [ 94 ]\nboth the soul and the body of the christian receive great benefit from the divine mysteries\u2014before he communes , when he communes , and after he communes . before one communes , he must perform the necessary preparation , namely , confess to his spiritual father , have contrition , amend his ways , have compunction , learn to watch over himself carefully , and keep himself from passionate thoughts ( as much as possible ) and from every evil . the more the christian practices self - control , prays , and keeps vigil , the more pious he becomes and the more he performs every other good work , contemplating what a fearful king he will receive inside of himself . this is even more true when he considers that he will receive grace from holy communion in proportion to his preparation . the more often someone prepares himself , the more benefit he receives . [ 93 ]\nyou must consider your senses as the door to a house . through the senses all images of things enter into the heart , and , through the senses , the innumerable multitude of lusts pour into it . the prophet joel calls the senses windows , saying : \u201cthey shall enter in at our windows like a thief\u201d ( jl . 2 : 9 ) , because these windows have not been marked with the precious blood of christ . moreover , the law commanded that , after the slaughter ( of the lamb ) , the israelites were to smear the doorposts and the lintels of their houses with its blood , showing by this that the precious blood of christ protects our own earthly dwelling - place , which is to say , our body , and that the death brought about by the transgression is repelled through our enjoyment of the partaking of life ( that is , of life - giving communion ) . further , through our sealing ( with the blood of christ ) we distance from ourselves the destroyer . [ 96 ]\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nplease help support the mission of new advent and get the full contents of this website as an instant download . includes the catholic encyclopedia , church fathers , summa , bible and more \u0097 all for only $ 19 . 99 . . .\nto whom it is administered , as to the dispositions with which it may be received , and as to the place and ceremonies of administration . in her anxious solicitude for the spiritual welfare of her children the\nin their own houses who , though not dangerously ill , yet are so physically indisposed that they cannot without very grave inconvenience go to church to receive in the ordinary way . in the first place , then , the\nin the matter is not , of course , purely personal , and hence it can be discharged vicariously . again he is bound , though not so strictly , to satisfy the reasonable desires of all sick\nwho are confined to their homes by infirmity of any kind and who wish to receive the blessed eucharist . the\nwishes should be especially gratified on the occasion of a solemn festival or other celebration of the kind ( tit . iv , cap . iv ) .\nof observing the natural fast from the previous midnight , as far at least as the sick are concerned . in accordance with the provisions of this new\n, and once or twice a month to others not so placed . it is unnecessary to observe that the same dispositions of\nand of administering it is accurately described . the consecrated species should be borne with all due\n, reverence , and dignity , in solemn procession , with lights , and all the other customary formalities . this , however , is according to the general law of the\nin virtue of which the sacred species may be carried privately and without any pomp or external ceremonial ( second plen . counc . of balt . , n . 264 ) , but it must always be enclosed in a silver box or\n. other cases of exception are also recognized ( ben . xiv ,\ninter unigenas\n) . whilst carrying the\n( cong . of rites , n . 2650 ) . the sick chamber should be neatly and chastely arranged . near the bed there ought to be a table covered with a white cloth , with a crucifix , two candles , small vessel of clean water ,\nrit . rom . , de com . inf . , tit . iv , cap . iv ; catalani , commentarium in rit . rom . ( rome , 1850 ) , i ; baruffaldi , rit . rom . com . inf . ( florence , 1847 ) ; o ' kane , notes on rubrics of rom . rit . ( dublin , 1867 ) ; van der stappen , de adm . sacr . ( mechlin , 1902 ) ; gasparri , tract . can . de euch . ( freiburg , 1896 ) , ii ; gihr , l ' eucharistic .\ncontact information . the editor of new advent is kevin knight . my email address is webmaster at newadvent . org . regrettably , i can ' t reply to every letter , but i greatly appreciate your feedback \u2014 especially notifications about typographical errors and inappropriate ads .\ncopyright \u00a9 2017 by kevin knight . dedicated to the immaculate heart of mary .\ncouncil of basel - ferrara - florence , 1431 - 45 a . d .\nthe first general council of the vatican , 1869 - 70 a . d .\nthe pages of the gospel show clearly how special was that love for children which christ showed while he was on earth . it was his delight to be in their midst ; he was wont to lay his hands on them ; he embraced them ; and he blessed them . at the same time he was not pleased when they would be driven away by the disciples , whom he rebuked gravely with these words : \u201clet the little children come to me , and do not hinder them , for of such is the kingdom of god . \u201d it is clearly seen how highly he held their innocence and the open simplicity of their souls on that occasion when he called a little child to him and said to the disciples : \u201camen , i say to you , unless you turn and become like little children , you will not enter into the kingdom of heaven\u2026 . and whoever receives one such little child for my sake , receives me . \u201d\nin accord with this decree of the lateran council , still in effect , the faithful are obliged , as soon as they arrive at the years of discretion , to receive the sacraments of penance and holy eucharist at least once a year .\nmoreover , the fact that in ancient times the remaining particles of the sacred species were even given to nursing infants seems to indicate that no extraordinary preparation should now be demanded of children who are in the happy state of innocence and purity of soul , and who , amidst so many dangers and seductions of the present time have a special need of this heavenly food .\nthe roman catechism adds this : \u201cat what age children are to receive the holy mysteries no one can better judge than their father and the priest who is their confessor . for it is their duty to ascertain by questioning the children whether they have any understanding of this admirable sacrament and if they have any desire for it . \u201d\n7 . the custom of not admitting children to confession or of not giving them absolution when they have already attained the use of reason must be entirely abandoned . the ordinary shall see to it that this condition ceases absolutely , and he may , if necessary , use legal measures accordingly .\n8 . the practice of not administering the viaticum and extreme unction to children who have attained the use of reason , and of burying them with the rite used for infants is a most intolerable abuse . the ordinary should take very severe measures against those who do not give up the practice .\nhis holiness , pope pius x , in an audience granted on the seventh day of this month , approved all the above decisions of this sacred congregation , and ordered this decree to be published and promulgated .\nhe furthermore commanded that all the ordinaries make this decree known not only to the pastors and the clergy , but also to the people , and he wishes that it be read in the vernacular every year at the easter time . the ordinaries shall give an account of the observance of this decree together with other diocesan matters every five years .\nif you would like to be automatically notified of site additions , changes , and when an entry for a papal or church document is added , become a fan our facebook page .\n, as well as their bodies , stood in need of daily nourishment . in this article we shall deal with ( i ) the history of the frequency of\nassembled\non a fixed day\n( ep . x ) ; and st . justin ,\non the day called sunday\n(\n( de orat . domin . , c . xviii in p . l . , iv , 531 ) ;\n( in ps . cxviii , viii , 26 , 28 in p . l . , xv , 1461 , 1462 ) ; and the author of the\nde sacramentis\n( v , iv , 25 ; p . l . , xvi , 452 ) .\n, and by those who lived at a distance from any church . on the other hand , we find that practice fell far short of precept , and that the\nsums up the matter thus :\nsome receive the body and blood of the lord every day ; others on certain days ; in some places there is no day on which the sacrifice is not offered ; in others on saturday and sunday only ; in others on sunday alone\n( ep . liv in p . l . , xxxiii , 200 sqq . ) . whether it was advisable for the\n, especially those living in matrimony , to receive daily , was a question on which the fathers were not agreed .\n, but he says :\nof this i neither approve nor disapprove ; let each abound in his own sense\n( ep . xlviii in p . l . , xxii , 505 \u0097 6 ; ep . lxxi in p . l . , xxii , 672 ) .\ndiscusses the question at length , and comes to the conclusion , that there is much to be said on both sides ( ep . liv in p . l . , xxxiii , 200 sqq . ) . good\n, but after the break - up of his empire this custom came to an end .\n, to receive at least once a year ( c . omnis utriusque sexus ) . the\nreceived rarely : st . louis six times a year , st . elizabeth only three times . the teaching of the great\n, in iv sent . , dist . xii , punct . ii , a . 2 , q . 2 ; see\n,\nenchiridion\n, 10th ed . , n . 1148 ) . in 1690 , arnauld ' s conditions were condemned . in spite of these decisions , the reception of\nopinions , and this rigour lasted almost into our own day . the older and better tradition was , however , preserved by some writers and preachers , notably\n, of whatever rank and condition of life ; so that no one who is in the state of grace , and who approaches the holy table with a right and devout intention , can be lawfully hindered therefrom .\n( 2 )\na right intention consists in this : that he who approaches the holy table should do so , not out of routine , or vainglory , or human respect , but for the purpose of pleasing\n, or being more closely united with him by charity , and of seeking this divine remedy for his weaknesses and defects\n. rule 3 declares that\nit is sufficient that they ( the daily communicants ) be free from mortal sin , with the purpose of never sinning in future\n, and rule 4 enjoins that\ncare is to be taken that\ninstitutions of all kinds ; and the last rule ( 9 ) forbids any further controversy on the subject .\nto approach that divine sacrament . and i speak especially to you , my dear sons in the\n, the greatest and most precious of all the possessions of our poor desolate humanity , may not be abandoned in a manner so insulting and so ungrateful .\nthe holy council of trent , having in view the ineffable riches of grace which are offered to the faithful who receive the most holy eucharist , makes the following declaration :\nthe holy council wishes indeed that at each mass the faithful who are present should communicate , not only in spiritual desire , but sacramentally , by the actual reception of the eucharist .\nthese words declare plainly enough the wish of the church that all christians should be daily nourished by this heavenly banquet and should derive therefrom more abundant fruit for their sanctification .\n2 . a right intention consists in this : that he who approaches the holy table should do so , not out of routine , or vain glory , or human respect , but that he wish to please god , to be more closely united with him by charity , and to have recourse to this divine remedy for his weakness and defects .\nfurthermore , in order that all religious of both sexes may clearly understand the prescriptions of this decree , the superior of each house will provide that it be read in community , in the vernacular , every year within the octave of the feast of corpus christi .\nall this having been reported to his holiness , pope pius x , by the undersigned secretary of the sacred congregation in an audience held on december 17 , 1905 , his holiness ratified this decree , confirmed it and ordered its publication , anything to the contrary notwithstanding . he further ordered that it should be sent to all local ordinaries and regular prelates , to be communicated by them to their respective seminaries , parishes , religious institutes , and priests ; and that in their report on the state of their dioceses or institutes they should inform the holy see concerning the execution of the prescriptions therein enacted .\nfollow the money . the movie fifty shades of grey grossed $ 76m in its opening weekend . that was in the united states alone . in 56 other countries , including the united kingdom , it also topped the box office charts . the film is produced by universal pictures . universal is owned by comcast , the largest broadcasting and cable company in the world by revenue . last year the firm\u2019s chief executive , brian roberts , received a pay packet worth nearly $ 41m .\nwhat\u2019s the lesson ? that for many big corporations the bottom line is the bottom line . nothing more . nothing else . as pope francis says in his robust critique of modern - day political economy , \u201cunbridled capitalism\u201d often promotes a \u201clogic of profit at any cost\u201d and \u201cexploitation without looking at the person\u201d . this is most obvious in the recent rise and rise of pornography , an \u201cindustry\u201d that now grosses an estimated $ 97bn a year worldwide .\nthere was a time when a family could metaphorically and literally bolt the front door to shelter from such corrosive cultural crosswinds . no longer . thanks to smartphones , laptops and tablets , amoral big businesses can reach you and your family whenever and wherever they want . pursuing sanctity in modern society can , for many , be akin to keeping clean in a dustbin .\nso where is our hope ? as ever , our hope is in the lord . and where is the lord to be found ? he is to be found in the eucharist . and when is he to be found there ? every day if we are suitably disposed to receive him .\nas cardinal timothy dolan of new york told the 2012 synod of bishops on new evangelisation : \u201cthe primary sacrament of the new evangelisation is the sacrament of penance . \u201d the straight - talking american prelate lamented the fact that while the second vatican council had \u201ccalled for a renewal of the sacrament of penance\u201d , what emerged \u201csadly , in many places , was the disappearance of the sacrament\u201d . indeed , he recalled , the conclusion of the council in 1965 was followed by a series of demands for the \u201creform of structures , systems , institutions and people other than ourselves\u201d \u2013 when , all along , the answer to the question \u201cwhat\u2019s wrong with the world today ? \u201d is , as chesterton put it , \u201ci am . \u201d\nunderlying all of this , of course , is the need for better catechesis . we can\u2019t love what we don\u2019t know . after several generations of seemingly fruitless lamentations , the firm evidence from across the western world is that the religious instruction of the young , and the not so young , is improving . the situation is not entirely without concern \u2013 witness the article by stan wocial on p4 \u2013 but now numerous examples can be found in scotland , ireland , the united states , canada , england , australia and elsewhere where dioceses are meeting this challenge with orthodoxy and imagination ."]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "ivywise", "paragraphs": ["ivywise founder & ceo dr . kat cohen . . . - ivywise : admissions counseling & tutoring\nivywise produces proven results and helps students realize their potential and achieve their goals .\nivywise students are three times more likely to gain admission to highly selective colleges .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at ivywise , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the ivywise company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at ivywise .\nivywise empowers students to live up to their highest possible potential , both academically and personally .\ndr . kat , ivywise\u2019s founder and ceo , is also a member of our team of expert counselors , working with a select number of students and heading the round table review process , wherein ivywise students receive edits and feedback from the entire ivywise team including our board of advisors .\nivywise empowers students to live up to their highest possible potential , both academically and personally . for over\nin 2017 , 91 % of ivywise students were accepted into one or more of their top 3 schools .\nivywise is constantly seeking great talent to join our growing team . learn more about our current employment opportunities .\nthere\u2019s a lot to learn about ivywise , but first , we want to learn a little bit more about you ! fill out the form below and we will send you an email with more information on ivywise\u2019s services .\nfind out more about our experienced speakers , seminars for companies and institutions , and other events that ivywise can provide .\na : apply to many \u201cgood fit\u201d scholarships . it all adds up ! katherine cohen , founder and ceo , ivywise\nwhile ivywise does not offer pre - k admissions programs , we can provide appropriate referrals . please contact us for information .\nhis year our team of expert counselors worked with one of the largest senior classes in ivywise history . it was a successful college application season , with 92 % of ivywise students gaining acceptance to one or more of their top three choice colleges . the schools to which ivywise students gained admission included all eight ivy league universities , stanford university , johns hopkins university , duke university , and mit , to name a few . in total , ivywise students were accepted to over 260 colleges this year !\ndr . kat cohen is the founder and ceo of ivywise and one of the leading independent university admissions counselors in the world .\ndr . katherine cohen , the founder and ceo of ivywise , is one of the nation ' s top independent college counselors .\nhow much do ivywise employees make ? glassdoor has salaries , wages , tips , bonuses , and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates .\noctober 2012 : k - state\u2019s top - of - the - line living facilities and resident assistants are recognized on the today show by the organization ivywise .\ncornell : 57 % of ivywise students who applied this year were accepted ( cornell reported a 14 . 9 % admission rate for the class of 2019 . )\nadmission to private , boarding , and independent schools can be very competitive . at ivywise , we offer services to help families navigate the primary and secondary school admissions process .\nwe caught up with brian to get this thoughts on receiving multiple ivy league acceptances , how he\u2019s deciding which college to attend , and how ivywise helped him accomplish his goals .\nwe believe in giving back and making an impact in the local and global community . one of the ways we do this is through supporting non - profit organzations with ivywise gives back .\nivywise has been in business for over 20 years and our team has over 150 years of combined experience . we help students get into their best - fit schools through our proven methodology .\nivywise k - 12 services are available for students of all ages , including those entering k - 8 , new york city high schools , independent and non - boarding schools , and boarding schools .\nivywise experts share their education and admissions knowledge with a global audience through regular media appearances and articles . check out some of our news clips and press releases for an insider\u2019s perspective on the admissions process .\ndr . kat cohen is one of the leading independent university admissions counselors in the world . cohen is the founder and ceo of ivywise , a comprehensive educational consulting company\u2014with expertise in admissions counseling , tutoring and test preparation , and school research\u2014that works with students globally in over 40 countries to help them get into the schools of their choice . ivywise is comprised of a team of ex deans and directors of admission from the most selective universities .\nworking with some students as early as 10th grade , consultants , like those at ivywise , help students build their portfolios and identities in the\nsoft factors\nlike interests and activities , in efforts to aid the admissions process .\nq : what was your experience with college counseling before working with ivywise ? brian : my experience with my high school\u2019s college counselor had also been very pleasant . my school is relatively small , so i was able to meet up with the counselor frequently and practice for important parts of the application , like interviews . however , my counselor at ivywise was able to provide individualized care that was just logistically impossible for my high school\u2019s college counselor . this included immediate back and forth feedback on parts of my application , even when it got very late into the night . all in all , both my high school\u2019s and ivywise\u2019s counselor were great and very qualified . it was very helpful to have varying opinions from multiple people supporting you .\nadmissions is about more than just test scores and grades . colleges take a holistic approach to evaluating applications , considering activities , interests , and other factors outside of numbers , and ivywise takes that same holistic approach when counseling students . the ivywise methodology empowers students to identify and utilize their strengths and interests . our counseling , tutoring , and research services are seamlessly integrated to give students the most comprehensive support available . this counseling approach is unmatched \u2013 there\u2019s no other consultancy that offers this service .\ndr . katherine cohen ( known as \u201cdr . kat\u201d to her students ) is one of the leading independent university admissions counselors in the world . cohen is the founder and ceo of ivywise , a comprehensive educational consulting company\u2014with expertise in admissions counseling , tutoring and test preparation , and school research\u2013that works with students globally in over 40 countries to help them get into the schools of their choice . ivywise is comprised of a team of ex deans and directors of admission from the most selective universities .\nyears , ivywise has been dedicated to helping students find the schools that will be a good fit for them , where they will be happy and succeed . our team has over 150 years of combined experience and we have worked with thousands of students .\nfor over 20 years , ivywise has been dedicated to helping students find the schools that will be a good fit for them , where they will be happy and succeed . our team has over 150 years of combined experience and we have worked with thousands of students . in 2017 , 91 % of ivywise students were accepted into one or more of their three top - choice schools , and in our entire 20 year history , less than 1 % of our students have ever transferred from their original school .\nivywise can arrange individual tutoring in all academic subject areas from kindergarten through middle school , as well as comprehensive standardized test preparation . tutors are matched with students based on the subject area students need assistance with , as well as fit , teaching style , and other parameters .\ncohen graduated from brown university in 1989 and earned a ph . d . in latin american literature from yale university in 1997 . she founded her business , ivywise , that same year . today , she advises about 20 clients at a time , at a rate of $ 33 , 000 each ( gardner , 2001 ) .\nivywise 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 . you may unsubscribe from these communications at any time . for more information on how to unsubscribe , our privacy practices , and how we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy , please review our privacy policy .\ncohen graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree from brown university . she continued her studies at yale university , receiving two masters degrees and a phd . she also received her certificate in college admission counseling from u . c . l . a . extension . prior to founding ivywise , she served as a reader in the yale university office of admissions , evaluating applications to yale college .\ndr . kat cohen , ceo and founder of ivywise , sat down with daughter , sienna , to have an honest conversation as part of the talk to me campaign . over the course of their conversation they delve into sienna ' s ambitions , kat ' s hopes for her daughter ' s future and kat ' s role as an educational consultant . there is also a little revelation about how much candy sienna is actually consuming . . .\nq : what aspect of counseling do you think helped you the most ? brian : i think that the feedback on the essays was the most helpful part of the counseling . my counselor , having been an admission officer , was very familiar with strengths and weaknesses of college essays . furthermore , my essays received feedback and tips from other members of the ivywise team . through all of their help i felt that i improved the most in the essays aspect .\nin a profile published in the new york times earlier this month , ms . viswanathan said that while she was in high school , her parents hired katherine cohen , founder of ivywise , a private counseling service , to help with the college application process . after reading some of ms . viswanathan ' s writing , ms . cohen put her in touch with the william morris agency , and ms . viswanathan eventually signed with jennifer rudolph walsh , an agent there .\nit\u2019s no wonder that health and medicine are top of mind in august , as this month is national immunization awareness month , national psoriasis month , cataract awareness month , neurosurgery outreach month , and spinal muscular atrophy month in the united states . if you\u2019ve been bitten by the medical bug and are considering a career in the field of medicine , the expert counselors at ivywise have just the cure ! we\u2019ve done a healthy dose of research and compiled a list of schools where you can make ( or witness ) medical history .\nfebruary is black history month , a time to celebrate those who improved the lives of african americans in the us . there are more than 100 historically black colleges and universities ( hbcus ) in the us today . these schools were originally established with the intention of serving the black community , and have evolved into some of the nation\u2019s preeminent educational centers . for students interested in schools with a rich cultural history , dr . kat and the expert counselors at ivywise have identified a list of colleges with strong roots in african american history .\na key talent | my communication skills \u2013 and not just how i carry on a conversation . i do my due diligence to learn everything i can about the people i\u2019m meeting with and their backgrounds . i speak many languages and always work on picking up more , but i\u2019ve also traveled a lot in order to learn about other cultures . communication is also about understanding different personalities . having engaged with a wide variety of parents and students through my company , ivywise , i\u2019m better able to communicate with them and others outside of my business .\nwho cares about anything besides real estate , ivf , and getting into prestigious exclusive colleges ? not new york , clearly . this week ' s inferiority - complex inducer is an article about the insane impossibility of getting into college , wherein crazily overqualified applicants are evaluated , then dismissed (\na red flag is the ping pong club\nit still puts him in the right range for a minority , socioeconomically disadvantaged student\n) by an expert :\nkatherine cohen , ceo and founder of ivywise , a school - admissions consulting company .\nthough it may seem hard to believe , the topic of women\u2019s history is a relatively recent addition to higher education , having been largely absent prior to the 1970s . to address this issue , the education task force of california established women\u2019s history week . strong support eventually led to congress declaring march as women\u2019s history month , and today thousands of events celebrate the accomplishments of female leaders in various fields . for students interested in women\u2019s history and gender studies , dr . kat and the expert counselors at ivywise have identified a list of colleges and programs that would make susan b . anthony proud .\nbeyond the $ 20 , 000 - plus a year she spends on anna ' s tuition , she has invested thousands more on separate math and verbal sat tutors - -\ni believe in specialists ,\nsusan pronounces , sitting in the library of her sun - splashed park avenue apartment on a recent morning . however , the priciest member of her daughter ' s college - admissions swat team undoubtedly is dr . katherine cohen , the founder of ivywise , a college - consulting firm , and possibly new york ' s youngest , probably its most handsomely compensated , and without a doubt its hippest independent college - guidance counselor .\ni don\u2019t just focus on education though \u2013 i find inspiration in a variety of places . i\u2019m a consumer of literature , art , culture , news , music , environments , and more . i\u2019m fueled by a constant curiosity \u2013 anything from the latest interesting novel to revisiting a book i read a long time ago . environments and the people you surround yourself with can also inspire growth . recently i went to art basel and i was so inspired by the art and the creative people i met there . i also travel a lot , both personally and for ivywise . visiting and working in places like the middle east and india keeps me informed and breeds creativity .\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 - 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 : slate author : michael e kinsley ; microsoft corporation publisher : [ redmond , wash . ? ] : microsoft corp . , \u00a91996 - isbn / issn : 1091 - 2339 oclc : 920390785\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 .\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 .\nnew york times ( 1 ( ejournal / emagazine ) [ worldcat . org ]\ni thought you might be interested in this item at urltoken title : new york times ( 1 publisher : new york : new york times . isbn / issn : 0362 - 4331 oclc : 746941922\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nkaavya viswanathan , the harvard sophomore accused of plagiarizing parts of her recently published chick - lit novel , acknowledged yesterday that she had borrowed language from another writer ' s books , but called the copying\nunintentional and unconscious .\nthe book ,\nhow opal mehta got kissed , got wild and got a life ,\nwas recently published by little , brown to wide publicity . on sunday , the harvard crimson reported that ms . viswanathan , who received $ 500 , 000 as part of a deal for\nopal\nand one other book , had seemingly plagiarized language from two novels by megan mccafferty , an author of popular young - adult books .\nin an e - mail message yesterday afternoon , ms . viswanathan , 19 , said that in high school she had read the two books she is accused of borrowing from ,\nsloppy firsts\nand\nsecond helpings ,\nand that they\nspoke to me in a way few other books did .\nrecently , i was very surprised and upset to learn that there are similarities between some passages in my novel , ' how opal mehta got kissed , got wild and got a life , ' and passages in these books ,\nshe said .\ncalling herself a\nhuge fan\nof ms . mccafferty ' s work , ms . viswanathan added ,\ni wasn ' t aware of how much i may have internalized ms . mccafferty ' s words .\nshe also apologized to ms . mccafferty and said that future printings of the novel would be revised to\neliminate any inappropriate similarities .\nmichael pietsch , publisher of little , brown , said that ms . viswanathan planned to add an acknowledgment to ms . mccafferty in future printings of the book .\nin her e - mail message , ms . viswanathan said that\nthe central stories of my book and hers are completely different .\nbut ms . mccafferty ' s books , published by crown , a division of random house , are , like ms . viswanathan ' s , about a young woman from new jersey trying to get into an ivy league college - - in her case , columbia . ( ms . viswanathan ' s character has her sights set on harvard . ) like the heroine of\nopal ,\nms . mccafferty ' s character , jessica darling , visits the campus , strives to earn good grades to get in and makes a triumphant high school graduation speech .\nand the borrowings may be more extensive than have previously been reported . the crimson cited 13 instances in which ms . viswanathan ' s book closely paralleled ms . mccafferty ' s work . but there are at least 29 passages that are strikingly similar .\nat one point in\nsloppy firsts ,\nms . mccafferty ' s heroine unexpectedly encounters her love interest . ms . mccafferty writes :\nthough i used to see him sometimes at hope ' s house , marcus and i had never , ever acknowledged each other ' s existence before . so i froze , not knowing whether i should ( a ) laugh , ( b ) say something , or ( c ) ignore him and keep on walking . i chose a brilliant combo of ( a ) and ( b ) .\nsimilarly , ms . viswanathan ' s heroine , opal , bumps into her love interest , and the two of them spy on one of the school ' s popular girls .\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 .\nms . viswanathan writes :\nthough i had been to school with him for the last three years , sean whalen and i had never acknowledged each other ' s existence before . i froze , unsure of ( a ) what he was talking about , or ( b ) what i was supposed to do about it . i stared at him .\n' flatirons , ' he said . ' at least seven flatirons for that hair . '\n' ha , yeah . uh , ha . ha . ' i looked at the floor and managed a pathetic combination of laughter and monosyllables , then remembered that the object of our mockery was his former best friend .\nms . walsh said that she put ms . viswanathan in touch with a book packaging company , 17th street productions ( now alloy entertainment ) , but that the plot and writing of\nopal\nwere\n1 , 000 percent hers .\nalloy , which referred questions to little , brown , holds the copyright to\nopal\nwith ms . viswanathan .\nin the times profile , ms . viswanathan said the idea for\nopal\ncame from her own experiences in high school\nsurrounded by the stereotype of high - pressure asian and indian families trying to get their children into ivy league schools .\ntina constable , a spokeswoman for crown , said a reader had noticed the similarities between the books . that person , she said ,\ntold megan . megan alerted us . we ' ve alerted the little , brown legal department . we are waiting to hear from them .\nit was unclear whether harvard would take any action against ms . viswanathan .\nour policies apply to work submitted to courses ,\nsaid robert mitchell , the director of communications for the faculty of arts and sciences at harvard .\nnevertheless , we expect harvard students to conduct themselves with integrity and honesty at all times .\nms . walsh , the agent , said :\nknowing what a fine person kaavya is , i believe any similarities were unintentional . teenagers tend to adopt each other ' s language .\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 .\nour unique holistic approach and our expert team of counselors provides an unparalleled , personalized service .\nis made up of former deans and directors of admissions from some of the most selective colleges and universities in the us , including princeton , yale , mit , uchicago , georgetown , nyu , and others .\nthis year our students received over 400 acceptances to more than 140 different colleges and universities , including stanford , princeton , yale , and more .\nour students have been accepted to all eight ivy league colleges plus stanford . we know what highly selective colleges are looking for .\nfor some international students applying to us universities , toefl scores can be a big factor in the admissions process . it\u2019s important for international students to understand if they need to take the toefl , when to take it , and how the scores are evaluated by admissions officers .\nit may be summer break , but the college admissions process for rising high school seniors has already begun ! we caught up with one of our students to get her advice for students planning to apply to college this fall \u2013 and for those who are just now thinking about their college prep .\ncould you be sabotaging your test prep and not even realize it ? preparing for the sat , act , or sat subject tests requires a lot of patience , recall , and determination in order to reach your goal score , and it\u2019s important for students to keep in mind how lengthy and intense of a process it can be . it\u2019s also possible for students to hurt their test prep more than they\u2019re helping \u2013 and not even realize it .\nplanning college visits this summer or fall ? college visit costs can add up quickly , especially if students have many schools they\u2019d like to visit as they narrow down their balanced college lists . however , there are a number of ways that families can save some money on college tours .\nschool\u2019s out and summer is in ! now that you\u2019re done with another school year , you have time for all the things you weren\u2019t able to enjoy during the school year \u2013 whether that\u2019s travel , research endeavors , or summer programs . you likely also have some extra time to dedicate to your test prep . by continuing your test prep into the summer you\u2019ll be able to build up your foundational skills so that come the fall , once you\u2019re juggling all of your obligations , you won\u2019t have to worry about starting your sat or act test prep from the ground up .\nlast week , the university of chicago announced that it will no longer require sat or act scores for undergraduate applicants from the us . uchicago is one the of the first major research universities to announce a test - optional policy , but test - optional and test - flexible admissions have been around for a long time . what exactly does it mean and how does it affect applicants ?\nthe act is shaking things up this year for international test - takers . starting in september 2018 , the act is transitioning to computer - based testing for all international students , meaning students will need to take their entire examination on the computer ( unless the student has approved accommodations that approve them for paper testing ) .\ninternships are valuable experiences that can give both high school and college students the opportunity to learn something new and stand out when applying to college or jobs in the future . there\u2019s a lot that students can do to make the most of their internships and stand out this summer !\na question we often receive is \u201cwhat is superscoring ? \u201d college - bound students are often confused about what it means to superscore , which colleges do it , and how it impacts submitting their sat or act scores . but we\u2019re here to help ! here\u2019s what students need to know about the logistics of superscoring and how it may improve your score profile when applying to college .\na recent survey of college admissions officers found that community service can be a tipping factor when making college admissions decisions . in fact , 53 % of those surveyed said that community service can almost be a \u201ctie - breaker\u201d between applicants who are equally qualified . so how is community service viewed in the context of a student\u2019s application , and what can students now to pursue meaningful community service opportunities ?\njoin our mailing list for the latest tips from our team of expert college admissions counselors , from how to prep for the college admissions process if you ' re just getting started , to what to do after your admissions decisions come in .\ncohen is the best - selling author of the truth about getting in and rock hard apps , and is a sought - after speaker and expert on university admissions . she is a ypo member , one of the most highly rated ypo speakers , and has been a faculty resource for ypo since 2000 . cohen also speaks frequently to banks , corporations , and schools about the university admissions process . cohen serves as the higher education expert for linkedin and on the educational advisory board of react to film . she is routinely quoted in international media and regularly contributes to the today show , cnn , cnbc , fox business , forbes , the new york times , the huffington post , challenges , the wall street journal , businessweek , and entrepreneur .\ncohen is a member of the national association of college admission counseling ( nacac ) , the independent educational consultants association ( ieca ) , the international association for college admission counseling ( iacac ) , and the western association for college admission counseling ( wacac ) . she has chaired the brown university alumni schools committee and is currently a member of the advisory board of the brown entrepreneurship program . she lives in new york city with her family .\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 ? 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' via inside higher ed\nprinceton will now require applicants to submit a graded writing sample . only 23 colleges now require the test .\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 .\nthe people here are great to work with , and i felt very welcome when i came on board . the compensation for counselors is excellent , but no benefits for counselors , as we are contract .\nthe work is as - needed , so sometimes there ' s a lot , sometimes only a little . it ' s a small company , so if you work in the main office , there are a lot of opportunities for growth , but not so much for counselors unless you ' re in nyc and want to join the corporate office .\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 .\nyeah , we ' re thinking katherine cohen is mayybe not the most trustworthy advisor of all time . so cheer up , underachievers ( by which we guess we mean non - paraplegic non - valedictorians ) : there might be hope for you after all .\ntap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you .\nfirst - person essays , features , interviews and q & as ; about life today .\nhigh school counseling vs . college admission counseling ( college planning tips & advice )\nparents appreciate katherine cohen ' s brains and her keen social instincts . girls appreciate her fashion sense . boys appreciate her good looks . all this has made her the east side ' s hottest independent college counselor . but it still may not get your kid into yale .\naking the sats for the first time - - or even the third time , as many driven teenagers in search of the perfect 1 , 600 do these days - - can constitute something akin to a near - death experience . but for anna , a senior at one of the city ' s top private schools , it was even worse than that .\neverything completely went wrong that day ,\nsays susan , anna ' s mom , who has been involved , perhaps too involved , in her daughter ' s quest to gain admission to a brand - name college .\nit was a disaster , a horrible situation .\nthe proctor didn ' t show up until minutes before the 9 a . m . start of the test , susan says , interrupted anna during the exam to register her , shortchanged her time on several sections ( anna knows this because she was wearing a stopwatch at the suggestion of one of her sat tutors ) , and denied the teenager an entirely permissible bathroom break . furthermore , a street festival was getting under way outside the testing center that fateful saturday morning , further adding to anna ' s woes .\nwhen the test was over , she was hysterical , crying ,\nrecalls her mother .\neverything that could go wrong did go wrong . they study , we pay for tutors , they ' re nervous wrecks .\nwhile susan may have overreacted somewhat - - she shot off a five - page , single - spaced , handwritten letter to the educational testing service , called the organization ' s president , and thought of suing (\ni could have had the proctor on trial ,\nshe explains ,\nbut my husband refused to let me do it\n) - - she had reason to be upset .\nkatherine is very cool ,\nanna attests .\nshe ' s got great fashion sense . her apartment is really cool . she started her own business . she cares about her clients . and she looks great in a bikini .\nguys lust after her and the girls want to be like her ,\nobserves john katzman , the head of princeton review and a friend of cohen ' s .\nthe kids don ' t see a straight line between where they are right now and older academic guys ,\nhe adds .\nit ' s easier to see the straight line to kat . she ' s only a couple of years older and much less parental .\nbrandon gross , a former client of cohen ' s and a sophomore at brown university , denies that his interest in his tutor extended beyond having her help him craft a crack personal essay , though he admits she caused quite a stir at his birthday party .\nmy friends couldn ' t believe she was my college counselor ,\nhe says .\nkat , as her awestruck proteges call her , is part of a prosperous new breed of private counselors who are helping the children of the rich attain their birthright of getting accepted to the ivy league college of their choice despite the ever - mounting odds against them . cohen ' s\nplatinum package ,\nwhich includes 24 sessions and an hour of phone time per week , typically spread over junior and senior year , costs $ 28 , 995 .\ni sold out already ,\nshe tells me , referring to next year ' s crop of high - school seniors .\neverybody wanted a platinum package this year . i ' ve got to clone myself .\nthat ' s not to say that worthy families need fear attacking the psychologically traumatizing college - application season alone or , god forbid , exclusively under the direction of their kid ' s sleep - deprived in - school guidance counselor . cohen , who , at 33 , has the sort of academic credentials ( brown and yale ) , kick - ass work ethic , and nicely toned physique that inspire confidence in the overdecorated sanctum sanctorums of the upper east side , has several lesser payment plans still available .\nyou can also do an a la carte series if you can ' t afford a whole package ,\nshe says as she sits in her elegantly utilitarian midtown office ( she also has one downtown ) , whose paintings and fabrics are by junior socialite and cohen friend lulu de kwiatkowski . cohen is referring to her warp - speed college - application - review option .\nit takes me about two or three hours , and it ' s $ 1 , 000 .\ngetting into one of the nation ' s most selective ivy league colleges or their equivalent has always been something of a blood sport among ambitious manhattan families , most of whom apply to the same handful of schools . what ' s different today is that kids from places like albuquerque and tucson , with the encouragement of the colleges , no less , have the temerity to believe they have equal rights to an ivy league education .\ni ' m afraid manhattan parents are among the most parochial in the united states ,\nsighs tom parker , amherst college ' s dean of admissions .\nit ' s like a little town in tennessee in terms of being oblivious to the rest of the country . they sort of think , ' because my daughter is doing well at brearley , she must be one of the very top kids in the u . s . ' there are lots of bright kids throughout the country . it is simply more competitive .\nso competitive , in fact , that last year a yale admissions officer , by all accounts a winning fellow , told one west side family that the college could have tossed all its acceptances in the trash and culled a statistically identical and stellar freshman class from the reject pile .\nit ' s as if the schools were being asked to choose between superman and batman . a horace mann senior who got into harvard early - action this year touched upon the absurdity of the situation when she tried to describe the difference between a yale man or woman and one who might make the cut at harvard .\nthe yale type is very well rounded - - an a student who ' s a varsity athlete ,\nshe said .\na harvard student is someone harvard thinks is going to be famous someday .\nharvard ' s director of admissions , marlyn mcgrath lewis , admits as much .\nin order to make a final decision to admit ,\nshe says ,\nwe have to identify for ourselves some unusual characteristic that will set the candidate apart in our pool - - either a very unusual academic accomplishment , a contribution to the humanities or writing , a great performer or composer , or someone who can help one of our 41 intercollegiate teams . once we ' re as sure as we can be of the academics - - which highly developed , one might say overdeveloped , talents set the person apart as someone we ' d want to bring here ?\ncohen is the best - selling author of the truth about getting in and rock hard apps , and is a sought - after speaker and expert on university admissions . she is a ypo member , one of the most highly rated ypo speakers , and has been a faculty resource for ypo / wpo since 2000 .\nthe difference between good and great | people who are great at what they do have a passion for what they do and the willingness to go above and beyond what\u2019s expected of them . they work hard . they also have the ability to understand what they know and what they don\u2019t know so that they can seek the support of others or external resources for the things that they may not be good at . great leaders don\u2019t assume they know it all . doing constant professional development is what separates people who are great at what they do from those who are just good at it .\nthe characteristics of success | tenacity , willingness to work hard , resilience , risk - taking , and the ability to pick myself up in the face of failure . also the ability to think ahead in a macro way \u2013 i always like to be a few steps ahead and consider the bigger picture and what i envision for the future . from our business model to details like our logo , materials , talks , and more , my creativity and foresight has led to a lot of success in our industry .\nhow i use my mind | i am , at the same time , very focused and a multi - tasker , so i\u2019m able to manage a lot of things at the same time but also focus on a lot of things at the same time . i also put my mindset in a place of assuming success instead of assuming failure \u2013 and that success breeds more success . i think \u201cwhat should stop me from being successful ? \u201d going into anything i do with a positive attitude has helped me achieve many of my goals and ambitions .\nlessons i have learnt | one of the biggest lessons is learning from failure . to not brush a failure under the rug , but to instead look at what i could have done better and apply those lessons to future endeavors .\nalso , learning to move on . if something\u2019s not really working \u2013 whether it\u2019s with an employee , client , vendor , etc . \u2013 there is a point when you have to move on . part of this is realizing that you can\u2019t please everybody , so it\u2019s important to identify people that you\u2019re not going to be able to work with successfully and find a respectful way to move on rather than hold onto that relationship or constantly worry about it . it\u2019s a small lesson but also a big lesson because it can apply to all aspects of life \u2013 friendships , business relationships , and more . you need to have the ability to let things go and to not take everything personally \u2013 especially in business . realize that everybody has his or her own struggles and personal things going on and sometimes it\u2019s not about you .\nperforming at my peak | i take care of myself . i work out at least three days a week doing slt pilates or yoga to keep my energy up . i also eat healthy . i tend to eat only non - processed foods and make sure we\u2019re always eating well at home . i also make sure i get enough sleep . i think sleep is key . personally , i need at least 8 hours of good sleep each night so that when i am up i am able to multi - task and perform at my best .\nresources i use to stay inspired | for me there are two areas of resources that inspire creativity and growth : one doesn\u2019t have to with my work and one does .\ni work in education , so there\u2019s a whole range of books , publications , and conferences that are higher education focused that also keep me inspired and growing \u2013 like nacac\u2019s annual conference , the chronicle of higher education , education articles in various news publications , and even auditing free online classes through sites like coursera , academic earth , and talks on tedx .\nthe best advice i\u2019ve received | we have on average about 28 , 000 days on the planet , and i am in the middle of that time . if i think about the fact that those last , say , 4 , 000 days are not going to be as good in quality because of how we age , i really only have 10 , 000 days to accomplish my goals . when you look at it that way , you really start to think about the importance of every single day and how to make the most of it .\nit\u2019s important to think about how you choose to spend your time and who you choose to spend it with . we all have a shelf life , so think about the things you\u2019re wasting time on . each day , each moment , is important \u2013 don\u2019t waste it .\nadvice on building wealth | first , find something that you love to do . pursue something that\u2019s connected to who you are and your core interests because if don\u2019t love what you do it\u2019s going to be hard to grow and build wealth around something you\u2019re not excited about . keep in mind that wealth and riches aren\u2019t necessarily monetary . you can be rich in a lot of things that are not financial \u2013 knowledge , relationships , quality of your life , the love in your life , love for what you do , etc . if you find your passion those riches will follow .\nalso you have to remember that at the end of your 28 , 000 days you\u2019re not going to take money with you . ask yourself : are you making enough to be comfortable during those days to live the life you want to lead ?\nprivate college admissions consulting is a booming industry that offers to help families navigate the often - confusing and stressful process of college admissions . although many public universities provide application seminars , post application tips on their websites and distribute guidelines to high school counselors , the demand for applications advice often exceeds the capacities of most public institutions . indeed , public high schools in the united states employ an average of one staff member per 500 students . in 2013 , 26 percent of all college applicants - - three times as many as in 2003 , hired a\nprivate admissions consultant\nor an\nindependent educational consultant ( iec )\nto assist with their college applications .\nfee - based college advice has long been available , but where such services once catered to students with difficult cases , an uneven transcript or learning differences , now they are becoming mainstream .\ndoes your high school student need a private admissions consultant ? it depends on your situation . can you afford one ? it depends on the service , which can range from about $ 1000 to tens of thousands of dollars .\nthe first step might be to consult the professional organizations that offer affiliation : the higher education consultants association ( heca ) , the independent educational consultants association ( ieca ) and the national association for college admissions counseling ( nacac ) , or a nacac regional affiliate . all of these associations post a series of requirements and ethical standards for private consultants .\nin addition to attending certification courses , some private admissions consultants have worked as admissions readers at universities . many of their brochures will advertise that they are college application readers and can help with application writing . in most cases , this means they are temporary\nexternal readers\nhired for application season . that is , during every admissions reading period from december to february , most large universities hire temporary readers to help sort the great pile of applications . much of the consultants '\ninside knowledge\nof the selection process is publicly available as well .\n2 ) who is best suited to help your child with the application process ? it may even be - - surprise - - you , the parent or a family member . professional guidance neither guarantees success nor is always warranted .\n3 ) if you feel overwhelmed by the process , or if your child has special concerns , it might help to see an admissions specialist . in this case , pick a consultant with organizational affiliations , accreditation , good recommendations and clear explanations of their services and associated costs .\n4 ) ethical consultants will not claim to possess some special influence or\npull\nwith college admissions professionals . their assistance in application writing remains confined to stylistic , organizational suggestions , never to writing anything for the student . most importantly , they encourage your child to write in his or her own voice - - not according to some imaginary formula for acceptance .\na number of highly critical articles , studies and books have responded to the private admissions consultant industry . one article even decries a\nnew snake - oil industry ,\nwhich it claims is\nincreasingly propelled by greed , it preys on the fear of families , especially parents . it ' s the private , for - profit college admissions consulting industry ."]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "serenus johnson construction", "paragraphs": ["in january , brooks said construction companies included serenus johnson construction in monitor township and spence bros . construction , pumford construction and wolgast construction in saginaw .\noffice manager \u2013 melynne began working in the construction business at serenus johnson construction as . . .\ncopyright \u00a9 serenus johnson construction : bay city , mi . all rights reserved .\nto get a quote from serenus johnson construction + 2 more of the best .\nbuilding permit records show that serenus johnson construction has worked on 43 permitted projects .\ncheck your email inbox and spam folder for details on serenus johnson & son construction .\noffice manager \u2013 melynne began working in the construction business at serenus johnson construction as an administrative assistant in october . . .\nfrom business : founded in 1919 , serenus johnson construction is a full - service construction company . its clients include s . c . johnson wax , immanuel lutheran school , euclid indus\u2026\nwe recommend getting multiple quotes for any construction project . our free bidding system will get you quotes from serenus johnson construction and 2 other top contractors .\nserenus johnson construction worker joe murawski works to settle freshly poured concrete at the delta road entrance of delta college .\nanalyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that serenus johnson construction mostly works on plumbing and sewer laterals projects .\nour building permit records indicate that serenus johnson construction has worked on at least 43 projects over the past 4 years .\ndisclaimer : freightconnect does not make any claims that serenus johnson & son construction is an actual trucking company or carrier . serenus johnson & son construction information is sourced from the dot and is public information , made available through the foia .\nmersen is extremely pleased with the quality of our addition and highly recommend serenus johnson construction to others looking for premium construction accomplished by a team with integrity . \u201d\nfor only $ 19 . 99 , you can access all premium data about serenus johnson & son construction . reports include :\nbuildzoom hasn ' t received any reviews for serenus johnson construction . click here to be alerted when reviews are posted about them .\nat serenus johnson construction , professionalism simply means that we provide construction services that result in the customer achieving their goal . we accomplish this by continual innovation of our building methods \u2026\nview detailed dot inspection reports , view states serenus johnson & son construction has hauled in , and even get truck and trailer information .\n* no active license on file . if you are serenus johnson construction , log in and update your license info in the \u201cedit profile\u201d tab .\nquality control \u2013 john joined serenus johnson in the summer of 2011 as the quality . . .\nserenus johnson construction is a family owned and operated business that has served the great lakes bay region and surrounding area for over 90 years . a full s\nfor almost 100 years , serenus johnson construction has built a reputation for a superior workmanship and open communication with their customers on a wide range of construction projects . we have learned that our staff of estimator / project\u2026\npresident / owner bill started with serenus johnson in 1989 as a journeyman carpenter and became a . . .\nesitmator / project manager \u2013 joel joined the serenus johnson team in march of 2018 as an . . .\nestimator / project manager \u2013 dave has been with serenus johnson for 32 years . he has extensive . . .\nsafety manager / field superintendent \u2013 billy has been with serenus johnson since 2003 . he began his . . .\nthree generations and 90 years on , his dream continues to flourish in the form of the business he founded , bay city ' s serenus johnson construction , 5178 kasemeyer .\nserenus johnson construction is a commercial / industrial general contractor that has been in business in bay city since 1919 with emphasis in design / build and competitive bid contracting services .\nif you are thinking of hiring serenus johnson construction , we recommend double - checking their license status with the license board and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes .\nquality control \u2013 john joined serenus johnson in the summer of 2011 as the quality control manager . john has over . . .\nto print information about serenus johnson & son construction , you ' ll need to sign up for freightconnect . we ' ve made it easy for you to print this information with carrier compliance certificates .\nervice construction provider , the company offers a variety of delivery systems , such as design / build , construction management , and competitive bid .\npresident / owner bill started with serenus johnson in 1989 as a journeyman carpenter and became a project foreman the following year . . . .\nestimator / project manager \u2013 dave has been with serenus johnson for 32 years . he has extensive knowledge in all facets of . . .\nsafety manager / field superintendent \u2013 billy has been with serenus johnson since 2003 . he began his career as a yard maintenance . . .\nesitmator / project manager \u2013 joel joined the serenus johnson team in march of 2018 as an estimator / project manager . his . . .\nafter making it through the trying times of the great depression and world war ii , the company experienced a spike in business thanks to the construction boom of the 1940s and ' 50s . during this time , johnson ' s youngest son , raymond johnson , joined the business , which took on the name\nserenus johnson and son .\nserenus johnson arrived in michigan in 1912 , joining five brothers who were already in the country . johnson found work on the freighters of the great lakes and worked as a riveter in local boat manufacturing plants .\nin 1996 , tom johnson assumed the company ' s reins as president , when raymond johnson retired . since taking over , tom johnson has overseen a number of substantial projects , including construction of s . c . johnson & son ' s research , development and engineering building , 4867 e . wilder , designed and built in 2000 .\nserenus johnson retired in 1962 from the business he started , leaving it to his son to run . among the changes under the new president came a new headquarters .\n( l ) bay area chamber president mike seward poses with ambassador sue pike . ( r ) kyle and justin from serenus johnson construction hosted a popular hole , giving away balls mid - way through the event ( when extras were needed most ) !\nmy father was involved with the company at a very young age , joining probably in his early 20s ,\ntom johnson said of raymond johnson .\nsince 1919 , integrity has been the foundation of serenus johnson construction . as a third generation family business , this integrity is based on a personal and industry standard . our staff and crews share this vision of investing in future by satisfying every customer on each project .\ndespite the $ 2 million shortfall , buchanan said construction could begin on the new facility .\nsince 1919 , integrity has been the foundation of serenus johnson construction . as a third generation family business , this integrity is based on a personal and industry standard . our staff and crews share this vision of investing in the future by satisfying every customer on each project .\nin the years leading up to world war i , serenus johnson left his native finland for the u . s . , looking to cut his own slice of the american dream .\nchief executive officer \u2013 tom grew up in his family owned commercial construction business working . . .\n\u201cour experience working with serenus johnson was positive from start to finish . whether an issue arose at a meeting , on the phone , or in an email , it was promptly and professionally answered .\njohnson serenus construction can be found at kasemeyer rd 5178 . the following is offered : residential contractors . the entry is present with us since sep 8 , 2010 and was last updated on nov 14 , 2013 . in bay city there are 17 other residential contractors . an overview can be found here .\ntom johnson said a number of factors have contributed to the company ' s enduring success .\nestimator / project manager \u2013 dan has over 25 years of experience in the commercial construction field . . .\njohnson said most of the company ' s current projects involve education and health - care facilities .\na few years later , johnson planted the seeds for what would grow into the business that remains today .\nchief executive officer \u2013 tom grew up in his family owned commercial construction business working as a laborer during summer . . .\nhe came to the land of opportunity like many others did , looking for opportunities of education and to make a living ,\nsaid johnson ' s grandson , tom a . johnson , 53 , current president of the company .\nwe work with each customer as an individual , with the understanding that our future success is built on a lasting relationship . serenus johnson\u2019s reputation for honesty and fairness extends to the subcontractors . only by developing a team of dependable workmen can we consistently deliver a quality project on schedule .\nestimator / project manager \u2013 dan has over 25 years of experience in the commercial construction field and has been an estimator / project . . .\n\u201cat this time , there is not a construction company for the project , \u201d said buchanan , who also is owner of buchanan communications in saginaw .\napril 28 , 2014 , winston medical center in louisville , ms took a direct hit from an ef4 tornado . on january 5 , 2015 johnson portables was on site to start construction of a new temporary facility , and on april 1 , 2015 the hospital was operating out of this new facility . winston medical center will be operating out of the johnson portables building for about three years while the new hospital is constructed .\nmybaycity ' s marlo leveling poses with her uncle , jim peplinski\npep\nfrom gregory construction . ( r ) jim fabiano poses with chamber ambassador sue pike\none of the company ' s biggest projects during this era was the construction of north pointe plaza on euclid and wilder , in bay county ' s bangor township .\nhe began doing contracting work in 1919 ,\ntom johnson said , adding that for the initial years , his grandfather worked out of his home .\n\u201cwe found that their design team and sub - contractors were easy to work with and they were very thorough and detailed throughout the construction process and were able to stay within the budgeted amount .\nin october 2015 johnson portables built a temporary medical facility at spring valley hospital in las vegas . spring valley needs the additional space for an observation unit while the hospital is undergoing renovation .\nwe utilize many delivery systems to best meet your construction needs including our preferred fast track , high quality , team building and exciting design / build delivery method . let us walk you through our design / build program\u2026\nbay city \u2014 all is quiet at the corner of washington avenue and tenth street as the dow bay area family y project remains $ 2 million short , without a general contractor and minus a construction start date .\n\u201cjohnson portables metaspace\u2122 system is a very unique and well engineered solution to building structures required for quick deployment in emergency situations . the raised floor concept with its own integrated foundation is brilliant . \u201d\nfrom business : founded in 1886 , s c johnson is one of the leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and related items in the world . it is a family - owned and operated \u2026\na general contractor for the $ 13 . 2 million facility was to be selected in february with construction scheduled to begin this spring . the timetable already has been bumped back several times since the project was introduced in 2008 .\nfrom business : all your indoor remodeling needs - electrical , plumbing , construction . . . kitchen . . . baths . . . wood flooring . . . . basement water damage . . . structural problems . licensed \u2026\n\u201cwhether usage is for houses , hospitals , clinics , or offices the johnson portables metaspace\u2122 solution is a great solution to the issue of rapidly deployable systems that can accommodate a number of emergency needs . \u201d\nas members of the michigan chapter of the associated general contractors since january 1 , 1960 we have been involved with the many improvements made in the commercial / industrial construction industry over these years that serve both our clients and employees well .\n\u201cthey can go ahead with construction without the $ 2 million , but there are a couple of things that wouldn\u2019t be completed . \u201d some equipment and a child care center would have to wait until funds are raised , she said .\noriginally , construction was to begin in october 2008 on a $ 15 . 5 million facility , and be completed in early 2010 . a year later , the campaign was $ 2 . 3 million short with plans to break ground in fall 2009 .\nwhile much of the company ' s work is centered around bay city , johnson said it does undertake projects in saginaw , flint and mount pleasant .\nwe currently have four projects at central michigan university ,\nhe said .\n( l ) pictured from dow corning are pamela berry , chris heffner , jerrod erpelding and roger schroeder . ( r ) dave sharrow from s . c . johnson pops behind the bay regional medical post to pose with christal milster\nwith around 33 employees , johnson said\nthe most important aspect of our longevity . . . would be the people that have worked for us over the years . there is nothing more vital to our success than our employees .\ncommunication was of an utmost concern to us and they were very quick on returning our calls . pre - construction meetings were held regularly allowing us to ask questions and make any necessary plan corrections as they arose , and not once did we hear \u201cwe can\u2019t do that\u201d . \u201d\nwhen it comes to major construction work or even minor alterations to your home , hiring the wrong contractor could result in incomplete or defective work . you may even find yourself dealing with huge liability claims . buildzoom does the homework for you and helps you hire the right contractor .\njohnson portables delivers space appropriate for many functions including patient care , ct scan , x - ray , emergency department , sterile processing or surgical suites . the temporary space provides for appropriate standards of care , including tjc ( formerly jcaho ) accreditation .\njohnson portables works with you to tailor the right solution for your unique requirements . our patented , panelized building system can be quickly designed and assembled on a system\u2019s campus , parking lot , or adjacent land and available for use prior to the beginning of renovation .\ninitially , tents were used for temporary medical facilities \u2013 an unsustainable solution for the care required by the community . in a short 22 days from enlisting johnson portables , materials for the interim facilities arrived in joplin . phase i was fully operational and occupied four weeks later .\njohnson portables has developed an adaptable , durable , portable building system that can be rapidly deployed in a variety of situations . quick to assemble , these panelized portable buildings can be erected and fully functioning within weeks , offering shelter , electrical service , heating / cooling , and bathroom facilities .\nby october 3 , 2011 \u2013 less than 14 weeks after giving the approval to johnson portables \u2013 the full 31 , 000 square - foot portable health care facility was completed and occupied . the interim hospital includes 60 beds , emergency department , icu , access corridors to a catheterization cab , mobile surgical and radiological trailers , and dialysis facilities .\nas previously mentioned , you need to make sure to follow any state and local regulations regarding construction work , which includes hiring a licensed or registered general contractor . ask the contractor for proof of their certification before signing anything , as well as their proof of insurance . you should also check your homeowners insurance policy to see if they offer coverage for contracted work . you may want to call your insurance provider and ask for more details on what your plan will and won ' t cover .\nthere are many general contractors who also specialize in certain tasks themselves . there is usually at least one general contractor on hand to organize the construction of an entire home , for example . but general contractors could also help a homeowner add an additional bedroom , build an in - ground pool or complete a major landscaping project . they could also work with a business to add or improve office space , whether that means making more room or converting a commercial building from a nail salon to a restaurant . basically , if it ' s a job that involves building or repairing , a general contractor probably knows how to get it done .\nin essence , general contractors could be thought of as middlemen between a homeowner or business owner and any number of specialists . to get their money ' s worth , many assume they should just\ncut out the middleman\nand hire specialists directly , but this often proves more difficult in practice . general contractors won ' t be completing an entire project by themselves , but should have a long list of dependable experts who can work together and accomplish any task . they might also serve as the manager on the site of a construction project , overseeing workers and providing guidance and assistance when needed . for larger projects , though , the contractor might only handle administrative matters and employ a foreman or other professional for on - site supervision .\noriginally located on west fisher and south chilson in bay city , the company moved to its current located on kasemeyer in 1967 .\nthe company has also built the financialedge community credit union , 1199 s . euclid , in 2004 , and the bay regional medical center ' s west side medical mall , 4175 n . euclid , in 2006 .\nwe ' re very busy this summer , and happy to be so ,\nhe said .\nwe wrestle with that , what would be our legacy or heritage ,\nhe said .\nbeing a family business , we have the drive and desire to continuously improve in our community .\nhe also cited the\nprivilege of working with my father for many years . his allowing me to make decisions and coaching me was very important to me in the transition from one generation to the next .\nwe put emphasis on doing our very best for our customers , each and every one ,\nhe said . so far , it has paid off , as word - of - mouth from satisfied customers has played a pivotal role in the company ' s prosperity .\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 .\nhealth care systems face unique challenges as they attempt to provide technologically advanced services in aging facilities . building upgrades are often necessary , but providing top - tier care and revenue continuity can present significant challenges .\n\u201cthe flexibility of using this system is remarkable . the solution set has been used in hospitals that meet all code requirements . \u201d\non may 22nd , 2011 , a devastating f5 tornado struck the community of joplin , mo . the tornado\u2019s path of destruction caused numerous deaths , injuries and significant residential and commercial devastation . st . john\u2019s medical center in joplin sustained a direct hit . the nine story , 367 bed hospital suffered irreparable damage .\nto solve the customer\u2019s critical need for temporary , energy efficient , code compliant medical facilities by supplying a rapidly deployable , customized , hard walled building system , fully equipped with hvac , water , and electrical hook - ups .\nour close working relationship with the carpenters 706 and laborers 1098 labor unions provides beneficial strengths to our company that in turn benefits our customers .\nestimator / project manager \u2013 rick joined the company in the summer of 2010 as an estimator . . .\nassistant project manager / administrative assistant \u2013 emily has over four years of experience as a . . .\nestimator / project manager \u2013 rick joined the company in the summer of 2010 as an estimator / project manager . he has . . .\nassistant project manager / administrative assistant \u2013 emily has over four years of experience as a non - profit office administrator , serving in . . .\ncolumn for the project that you are inquiring about . you may also contact the estimator via email by clicking on the\nfor the project . bids are due to emily @ urltoken or faxed to 989 - 686 - 9970 .\nif the project that you are looking for is not listed here , please email emily @ urltoken for more information .\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 midland area chamber of commerce . all rights reserved . site provided by growthzone - powered by chambermaster software .\ntheir buildzoom score of 0 does not rank in the top 50 % of michigan contractors .\nfor more details about their pricing , check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work .\ninterior renovations for suite b & c 3226 & 3220 fashion square blvd . plans are in the job file . apl . is in the job file\nmisc . interior renovations americal general finance plans are in the job file . apl . is in the job file\nmichigan requires contractors performing any work on residential properties to be licensed with the michigan department of licensing and regulatory affairs .\ncontractors in michigan must complete a 60 hour approved prelicensure education class prior to taking a buisness and law exam . contractors are required to take continuing education upon renewal of an active license .\nmichigan requires licensed contractors to carry an active workers ' compensation policy . although general liability insurance is not required under michigan state law , it is always advisable to hire contractors who carry it . request copies of the certificates for both forms of insurance for your records .\nthe buildzoom score is based on a number of factors including the contractor ' s license status , insurance status , verified work history , standing with local consumer interest groups , verified reviews from other buildzoom users and self - 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based dow chemical has contributed $ 4 million to the project in return for naming rights and the inclusion of the company\u2019s logo on the new y building .\nkonnie licavoli , president of the bay area family y\u2019s board of directors , could not be reached by the times for comment , and scott carmona , another member of the board , declined to comment .\n\u201cthe care center may be framed in , but there would be no walls and it wouldn\u2019t be finished , \u201d said buchanan .\n\u201cwe\u2019re going to talk to people , encourage them to give and build our contact list , \u201d said buchanan . \u201cwe won\u2019t be doing a massive pr campaign , it will be more of a one - on - one fundraising effort . \u201d\nmembers haven\u2019t received any information on when a groundbreaking may take place , said bill french , 70 , of bay city , who has been a member of the y since he was 7 years old .\n\u201ci know where it\u2019s going to be located , but that\u2019s about it . \u201d\nthe 118 , 000 - square - foot y facility will be built on a piece of land next to bay city hall and adjacent to the 40 - acre uptown at riversedge site .\nbuchanan said it\u2019s not about just starting the project \u2014 it\u2019s about completing it .\n\u201cpeople shouldn\u2019t be discouraged , \u201d she said . \u201cwe are certainly on track , that\u2019s not an issue . it\u2019s going to happen , it\u2019s just a matter of the best time and when we can secure our funding . \u201d\nbuchanan said that bids have been received for the project and y officials have met with various companies . she declined to say how many or which companies have submitted bids .\n\u201cwe are confident at this point that the fundraising will be accomplished , \u201d said buchanan .\nthis months articles : demolition : the fine art of dismantling - an art deco gem on its way back from the brink - insurance & bonding - rising . . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nthe 24th annual bay area chamber of commerce golf outing was a scramble to not only take home one of the many donated prizes , but to stay dry from threatening storms overhead throughout the day . with the help of mother nature however , the rain held off until the very end of the outing !\nthe day kicked off with a continental breakfast and a shotgun start ! many different contests were held throughout the outing from longest drive to closest to the pin . the outing was wrapped up at the club house with a social hour and hors d ' oeuvres followed by an awards presentation !\nyeo & yeo , p . c . , cpa ' s & business consultants\n( l ) the michigan works ! gang takes a break to pose for mybaycity camera . ( r ) joellen from the bay area chamber does a pit stop at the covenant healthcare hole !\n( l ) meadowbrook insurance crew , brandon sutkowi and jeff anderson along with dennis johnston and dan mcevoy of independent mortgage . ( r ) citizens bank hole gave out coke - n - cozies !\n( l ) ed spence , kevin leitz , jim schell and scott mcculloch take a break and show their pearly whites ! ( r ) chemical bank ' s\nsave michigan\ncampaign was a hit at the outing . pictured are crystal wackerly and suzanne neering .\n( l ) andrews hooper & pavlik gang\nlose their cool\nwith the men ! pictured are lori appold , tim holsworth , randy morse and diane thompson . ( r ) bay area chamber of commerce representative joellen ensures everything is running smoothly\n( l ) mike debo , 1st vice president of chemical bank poses with jason dore . ( r ) pictured is the wiog crew amanda , jessica , melissa , angela , dan and nikki !\n( l ) leanne & diane , chamber ambassadors finally move forward after thinking their cart had died . . . it was in neutral ! ( r ) bay city country club chef dean schultz and rusty publow cruise the holes to ensure everything was a - okay !\nthe 2008 golf outing committee and the bay area chamber of commerce sincerely appreciate the support and contributions from sponsors , prize donors and participants . they would like to thank you all for making the 2008 outing a phenomenal success !\nprior article july 9 , 2018 by : o . j . cunningham 2018 community center pool free swim days !\nads by m y b a y c i t y . c o m\nbay city , michigan usa all photographs and content copyright \u00a9 1998 - 2018 by oja / mmcc . they may be used by permission only . p3v3 - 0200 ( 1 ) 0 id : default userid : default type : reader r : x pubid : mbc newspaperid : nopaperid pid : 1560 pd : 11 - 18 - 2012 nd : 2018 - 07 - 05 ax : 2018 - 07 - 09 site : 5 articleid : 2898 maxa : 999999 maxaa : 999999 python / 3 . 5 aiohttp / 3 . 3 . 2\nyp - the real yellow pages sm - helps you find the right local businesses to meet your specific needs . search results are sorted by a combination of factors to give you a set of choices in response to your search criteria . these factors are similar to those you might use to determine which business to select from a local yellow pages directory , including proximity to where you are searching , expertise in the specific services or products you need , and comprehensive business information to help evaluate a business ' s suitability for you . \u201cpreferred\u201d listings , or those with featured website buttons , indicate yp advertisers who directly provide information about their businesses to help consumers make more informed buying decisions . yp advertisers receive higher placement in the default ordering of search results and may appear in sponsored listings on the top , side , or bottom of the search results page .\non time , on budget , what else could you ask ? oh ya . . . . a truly honest businessman . terry did exactly what we hired him to do . never once attempted t\u2026\na furnace was installed by them a few years prior to us buying a new house . the furnace they installed quit shortly after we purchased our home and \u2026\nexcellent service ! you will not be disappointed . we don ' t live in the caseville area , but have a cottage there . on one ocassion , we had a lot of p\u2026\ncheck out the cutest newborns from zoos around the country and learn where you can see them .\ntrimming and removing trees can be dangerous , if not deadly . learn how to stay safe and when to call a professional .\nfrom vacation ideas to gardening preparation , check out our september checklist to enjoy the rest of summer and get ready for fall .\nemployers must conduct all required training in a language and vocabulary that workers can understand . training must demonstrate the hazards of operating certain machinery , like stone cutters and splitters , as well as how to use them appropriately . it ' s important to verify that your landscape contractor has taken the necessary steps to fully train its personnel and that the appropriate safety precautions are in place .\ncheck the specific regulations for your area , and verify that your contractor has the necessary licenses . these may include a state contractor ' s license , pesticide license , cdl driver ' s license and license to sell and purchase nursery stock .\nlandscape work is not cheap , so it ' s in your best interest to make sure that it ' s done to your requirements and that you get the best contractor to do the job . homeowners should know how much they ' ll need to pay for the contractor ' s service as well as how they will be billed for this work . ask about any design fees , if quoted prices are fixed or estimates , and what the payment process will be . clarifying these items in the beginning will prevent any surprise expenses .\nyes . homeowners should require that the contractor submit certificates verifying compliance with safety , insurance , workers ' compensation and drug and alcohol testing programs . this will give you peace of mind that the contractor has gone through all the steps under industry regulations .\nyes . every good contractor should have a list of recently completed jobs that you can see in their portfolio . they should also have a list of references that you can contact , or properties that you can see in person .\nyes . homeowners need to anticipate equipment access needed to create a deck or patio , as some tools may be too big for the space .\njapanese - style landscapes are known for providing a serene space . this design uses a number of techniques to make the area look bigger than it is and to create a calm , beautiful atmosphere .\nif you live in an arid region , this style is likely going to be the best choice for your landscaping . using a mix of garden decor and plants , southwest design aims to make the most of plants that retain water well and can handle dry , warm climates .\nmediterranean - style landscaping takes its cue from the gardens and plants found in greece , italy and other mediterranean countries . it is a popular choice that takes advantage of new varieties of palm trees and plants that conform to different climates , and includes tiles and furniture that compliments the plants .\nthese professionals have the best materials and tools available to create the look that you desire . diy projects can end with structurally unsound builds , requiring additional time and money to fix the issues . good landscapers will ensure a solid result that melds with the rest of your landscape design .\ndidn ' t find what you were looking for ? magnifying glass please help others by helping us do better . suggest a business\nmy cat is 11 and i thought it was time to put her to sleep because of some health issues . dr . anthony was able to diagnose and treat kaya appropriately while also giving me the emotional support i needed . kaya is returning to her playful self . thank you !\nthis is definitely the best veterinary clinic i have ever been to , dr . anthony always takes the time to answer all of my questions and always explains everything she is doing with my pets , whether it be a simple blood test or a spay / neuter . i have been going here for a little over a year and can honestly say i will never go to anyone else , both the staff and the doctor here are always friendly and extremely helpful . i always feel confident when leaving my pets with dr . anthony because i know they are in good hands . definitely reccomend bringing your pets here !\nbeen going to this vet for ~ 5 years now . used to go to a different vet in the area but had an awful experience and found this one ! i never wait long . i often take two dogs at a time and they are quickly weighed and seen by staff . dr . anthony manages my elderly dog ' s seizures beautifully . both dogs get fast and easy blood draws there . staff is very friendly . i never have an issue getting my dogs out of the car to go to the vet . staff has even helped me take the dogs back to the car when i have my kids with me !\nchoosing the right vet for your pet can be tough . after all , your furry friend can ' t tell you how he or she feels about the doctor . even though you ' re not the one treated by the vet , whoever your animal sees is obviously your decision . since many veterinary diseases and injuries can turn into emergencies very quickly , it ' s important to have a go - to vet . this way , you can ensure you ' ll know whom to see when your animal needs care .\nspeak to your friends and family about vets who ' ve treated their pets . you can even talk to your groomer or an animal shelter worker for referrals . when you visit the clinics you ' ve been referred to , check that the facility is clean , animals are separated and the staff is calm and courteous . not all clinics are american animal hospital association accredited . this accreditation isn ' t a legal necessity , though a clinic that ' s aaha - accredited is guaranteed to offer high - quality medical care . to receive accreditation , the clinic has to meet the aaha ' s standards in the areas of facility , equipment and quality care .\nif you ' re looking for a specialist , you want to make sure he or she is board - certified to practice in that specific area of animal medicine . you ' ll want to make sure your vet is also convenient to visit , so there are factors to take into account .\nlook for a vet who ' s close to your house , as many animals don ' t like being in the car for a long time . if there ' s an emergency , you want to make sure you can get your pet to the vet as quickly as possible .\nthough all veterinary clinics must be able to make arrangements to see their clients ' pets outside of office hours if there ' s an emergency , these arrangements may not always be at the facility you ' re used to . double check with the office to see where the emergency facility is .\nsome clinics have longer hours than others . if you work a 9 - 5 schedule , make sure the office is open on nights and weekends .\nwhether you have pet health insurance or not , it ' s still worth checking what the regular costs for typical procedures are at the vet ' s office . there isn ' t a set standard when it comes to price , so it ' s good to know that you ' re not looking into a clinic that ' s beyond your means .\nthe type of animal you own should play a part in which vet you choose as well . while your options are vast if you have a dog or cat , you may have to visit an avian clinic for your bird or an exotics clinic for your snake .\njust as there are many types of doctors , there are many types of vets . some focus on livestock or house pets , while others may specialize in dentistry or surgery . they may work in a veterinary clinic or zoo , working specifically with the animals housed there , or travel to farms to work with livestock . since horse racing and other equestrian activities are so popular , some vets are trained to work just with horses .\ndiseases , like malaria and yellow fever are also transmitted through animals . some vets have insight to diseases that affect both humans and animals . vets have contributed to the treatment and cure of many diseases that plagued both humans and their furry friends .\ngovernment agencies employ veterinarians as well . when an animal comes from a foreign land , these vets quarantine them and check for any diseases that may be present in an effort to control new diseases that can be brought into the country . other specific types of vets include :\nprivate practice veterinarians : this is the most popular type of veterinarian , and many of these professionals work at clinics . they may also go to farms to care for livestock that can ' t be transported to the clinic .\nteaching and research : these vets work at veterinary schools , training students who are planning on joining the veterinary field . they may also work in college labs conducting research pertaining to animal health .\nregulatory medicine : these vets work closely with diseases rather than animals themselves . their responsibilities include controlling or eliminating illnesses , and protecting the public from diseases in animals . they may also work with the u . s . department of agriculture ' s food safety and inspection services .\npublic health : these vets are also known as epidemiologists . they work for cities , counties , states or federal agencies to help control and prevent animal and human disease . public health vets may work for the fda to determine the safety of medicines and food additives .\nuniformed services : the u . s . army veterinary corps employ these vets . they ' re responsible for biomedical research and development .\nprivate industry : these vets go to school solely for positions in pharmaceutical and biomedical research . they work in labs that produce chemicals , drugs and vaccines for both humans and animals .\na vet assistant works alongside the veterinarian and helps out around the clinic . in some cases , they may assist vets in surgery or restrain struggling animals during tests or lab work . the everyday duties of a veterinary assistant include ; monitoring and caring for animals after surgery , keeping medical records , cleaning animals ' teeth , feeding and bathing them , cleaning cages , sterilizing surgical equipment , giving animals medication , collecting samples for testing and performing laboratory tests , and offering grief counseling to pet owners .\nit ' s a good idea to bring your pet to the vet regularly . this way , he or she becomes familiar and comfortable with the care providers , and you can stay on top of your pet ' s preventative care . if the animal is small enough , bring it to the office in a carrier . just as you visit the doctor for a yearly check up , you should bring in your pet for regular check ups as well . during a routine veterinary visit , the vet will probably begin by asking you if there have been any changes in your pet ' s behavior or habits .\nthe vet will then take your pet ' s vitals , like weight , temperature , pulse and respiration rate , and perform a physical examination of the pet . during a physical exam , the vet checks the abdomen for swollen organs , and the legs , feet and joints for any potential problems . depending on the age , breed or condition of your pet , your veterinarian may also check the eyes , ears and mouth .\nwhen your vet conducts a full body examination , he or she will check out your pet ' s coat and skin , noting any hair loss , itchy spots or lumps . keep note of your animal ' s shedding habits so you can let the vet know if anything seems abnormal . the vet will check for parasites , fleas , ticks , mites and heartworms as well .\nvaccinations are also important to your pet , especially if you have a cat or a dog , and your vet will suggest that you make sure they ' re current . keeping up to date with vaccinations can prevent your furry friend from getting distemper , rabies , hepatitis and lyme disease . some vaccinations last longer than others , so speak to your doctor about staying caught up with your animal ' s shots .\njust like your own health insurance , you want to make sure your animal is covered before he or she needs veterinary services . some common animal surgeries can cost thousands of dollars , and you don ' t want to end up having to foot a surprise bill that costs more than your paycheck .\nthere ' s no set price for pet health insurance . costs can depend on factors such as where you live , the age and breed of your pet , and how much coverage you want . before you take out a pet insurance policy , you ' ll want to meet with your vet to go over what he or she thinks your animal should be covered for . many vets believe that you should make sure cancer , chronic disease , hereditary and congenital disease , and common breed - related medical conditions are all addressed in your 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{"id": 55286, "summary": [{"text": "repaircare is a british company that specialises in repairs for brown and white goods .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the company is based in the west midlands and has a network of tradesmen that provide a repair service throughout england , scotland and wales . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "repaircare", "paragraphs": ["repaircare tried to repair my fridge freezer twice . unfortunately it was beyond hope but repaircare were true to their word . no fix , no fee ! !\nengineer did not arrive on appointed day . no communication from repaircare or engineer .\nwe work with repaircare who offer a nationwide specialist domestic appliance repair service for most leading manufacturers . repaircare also runs a call centre handling calls for manufactures and insurance companies . customers can book a call direct on the repaircare website : urltoken .\nclement was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nenoch was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\noutram was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\njoanne was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nstacy was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nyoung was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nfinlayson was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nal was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\ncherrill was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nsalinee was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nandys was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmr biggs was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmr bushong was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmr woodcock was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmr messer was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nhappy customer was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmiss hoare was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmr symonds was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmr skuse was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\ndavid sears was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nl landau was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmichelle pawley was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nandrew garrod was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nunhappy client was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nsusan hyne was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\ncollectplus customer was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nms beveridge was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmrs d was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmr morgan was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmrs carson was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmr wilson was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmr stilwell was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmrs hayward was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmrs rogers was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\ndr wilson was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmrs roberts was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nphilippe carrer was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nms wakeham was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmr newman was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\ndoug grant was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmr bristow was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmr m was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmrs lewis was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmr macpherson was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nedward pepperell ; was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmrs g fleet was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nplease note out - of - hours engineering support is only available to customers subscribing to enhanced care levels \u2013 repaircare 24 * , repaircare 12 * and repaircare 06 * . we mention this as to assure you that no discourtesy is intended should you be informed the engineer is unable to accept your call .\nrepaircare was launched in 2002 and has grown into the uk ' s leading independent kitchen appliance repair specialists .\nsamantha o ' neill was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nmrs watkins - baker was invited to write this review by repaircare . co . uk . learn more .\nit\u2019s now just under 4 weeks since i engaged ( and paid ) repaircare to fix my fridge / freezer .\nhe thought that it was now the compressor and he would contact repaircare for authorisation to order a new one .\nwe aspire to make repaircare the repair service you choose to use when any one of your kitchen appliances breaks down .\nbirmingham \u00b7 repaircare are the appliance repair people . follow us for updates , the latest news , great deals and general ramblings !\nrepaircare provides a first class repair service covering your cooking , laundry , refrigeration , dishwasher , air conditioning , dehumidifying and floorcare appliances .\nlate on saturday night i ordered a part from currys partmaster ( so much for repaircare\u2019s claim that the part was no longer available ) .\nrepaircare was very fast and efficient and the engineer that came was very helpful and polite . i will use them again , for sure .\nhaving tried to put things into a proper and fair perspective repaircare need to clearly deal with complaints better and get on top of things quickly .\n\u0627\u0644\u062f\u0642\u064a\u0642 \u0644\u062e\u062f\u0645\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0635\u0644\u0627\u062d \u0627\u0644\u0627\u062c\u0647\u0632\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0646\u0632\u0644\u064a\u0629 aldaqiq household repairing services . ( professional licence ) dubai . copyright \u00a9 2015 . all rights reserved . powered by repaircare .\nl a wilson : can\u2019t think of any balanced point to put forward on their behalf there . i will put your experience to a contact i have high up at repaircare .\nrepaircare is the biggest rip - off ever and to this date , i am still not sure if i\u2019ll ever get a refund or my washer - dryer fixed by this company .\nfelt i needed to comment as all reports so far on repaircare are poor . my washing machine packed up on monday morning ; booked repaircare online monday afternoon ; they phoned me on tuesday to confirm a visit on wednesday ; arrived by wednesday lunch time and fixed my machine within 1 hour . i paid the origional fixed price of \u00a3104 and am a happy customer .\ninitial impressions were excellent but the engineers visit failed to repair the fault and repaircare have provided no customer service or help , one week later i\u2019m left with a fridge that does not work and not the slightest glimmer of when or if they will come back out . seems to me like they took my money but know do not want to know , so i give repaircare to lowest rating you provided .\nrepaircare are a national company offering fixed price appliance repairs . their fixed price appliance repairs include call out , parts , labour and vat . repaircare are part of connect distribution who are the uk\u2019s largest distributor of appliance spares and accessories . they supply much of the independent repair trade . their website is easy to use and features 3 simple steps to get a quote . it\u2019s incredibly simple and well designed .\nalthough polite having paid for repair for my cooker the fault being diagnosed by aga and repaircare over the phone they sent an engineer knowing the part was obsolete . this meant i did not receive a full refund\ni received an email from repaircare saying \u2018i cannot see that there will be a problem at this end and this engineer will order the compressor for you and once received will contact to make another appointment for you . \u2019\nwithout wishing to be seen as an apologist for repaircare i do believe it\u2019s fair to say that most of the problems described in these comments are typical problems that you can commonly experience with many repair companies or repairmen .\nrepaircare 6 * 09 : 00 am \u2013 17 : 30 pm , monday to sunday , with a guaranteed 4 - hour response time and a clear within 6 - hours same day , excluding public & bank holidays .\nafter the initial problem of the charge for the none repair , repaircare responded quickly for return visit . once the part was ordered we had to wit a long time for the engineer to come and fit it , even though the part had been in there office for a few days , they didn ' t call us to arrange we called them . hence the low marks . its working ok now so time will tell . thanks repaircare .\ni would appear that repaircare are not interested in doing repairs when replacement parts are involved and that they are quite happy to make as much money as possible by eaning interest on refunds that they hold on too as long as the can .\nrepaircare 48 * 09 : 00 am \u2013 17 : 30 pm , monday to friday , with a guaranteed 4 - hour response time and a clear by 23 : 59 day after next , monday to friday , excluding public & bank holidays .\ndear tony g , thank you for taking the time to leave us a trustpilot review . please be advised we are in the process of investigating your repair fully and a member of our team will be in contact with you shortly to discuss further . thank you repaircare . dear tony g , we have been trying to contact you in regards to your concerns raised with us without success . if you still require us to investigate this please contact us on 0333 400 3701 . kind regards , repaircare .\nl a wilson : thanks for the update . it is sad to see a few people having problems . i understand repaircare are getting a hell of a lot of jobs coming through and i think they are the victims of their own success at the moment .\nthe repairman , john from llanelli , was friendly and extremely professional . his job would have been a lot easier if he had been passed on details of the fault by repaircare , as i told them what was wrong , but , overall , a great job .\nrepair , support & maintenance levels : all services are provided by default with repaircare 48 * response level . our flexible maintenance packages are available to provide cover to your existing services from 09 : 00 am \u2013 17 : 30 pm to around - the - clock .\ni ordered a repair to my son ' s washing machine on saturday 13th april . repaircare said the repair would be carried out on wenesday 18th april . i believed this to be a reasonable waiting time and ordered the repair . yesterday ( monday ) i received an email from the appointed repairer who changed the repair date to 23rd april . i regard this inconvenience as unacceptable and i would not have ordered the repair had i been given 23rd april in the first place . despite two phone complaints the repair date is still 23rd april . additionally repaircare ' s job tracking site urltoken stated\na visit was arranged for 18 / 04 / 2018 but you rescheduled .\nthis is entirely untrue . repaircare rescheduled when the discovered they could not meet their obligation to carry out the repair on 18th april .\ndear mr m , please be advised we are in the process of investigating your repair fully and a member of our team will be in contact with you shortly to discuss further . kind regards repaircare dear mr m , thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback regarding your repair in particular your positive comments regarding our engineer . having looked into your repair history we do agree that you should have been made aware that the appliance needed to be defrosted before the engineer attended so the relevant parts could be fitted . we are sorry that there was a lack of communication and that we could not repair the appliance on the initial visit adding further delay to your repair . at repaircare we take all customer feedback very seriously and will make sure this information gets passed on to all parties involved . kindest regards repaircare\nrepaircare 24 * 09 : 00 am \u2013 17 : 30 pm , monday to friday , and 09 : 00 am to 13 : 00 pm on saturday with a guaranteed 4 - hour response time and a clear by 23 : 59 next day , excluding public & bank holidays .\ncan\u2019t fault this service . good communication from the start from repaircare and also from the engineer who texted approx time of arrival on the day . jason , the engineer , fixed my oven so i can cook christmas dinner ! phew . he was very polite and friendly . i would definitely recommend .\nsome manufacturers also offer fixed price repairs now at rates competing with repaircare . for example hoover / candy , ariston , indesit , hotpoint , creda and even the obsolete dyson washing machine have fixed price repairs . also , aeg , electrolux , tricity bendix and zanussi have relatively low and reasonable labour charges .\nthank you for taking the time to leave us a trustpilot review . please be advised we are in the process of investigating your repair fully and a member of our team will be in contact with you shortly to discuss further . thank you repaircare . following on from our recent phone call , we are sorry to discover that your appliance was damaged upon its return to you . we would like to confirm that a new handle has been sent out to you as a replacement . we will make sure that your feedback is escalated to the relevant parties involved to prevent this happening again . kind regards repaircare .\nrepaircare 12 * 09 : 00 am \u2013 17 : 30 pm , monday to sunday , with a guaranteed 4 - hour response time and a clear by 23 : 59 same day , if reported by 13 : 00 , if not clear by 12 . 59 next day , excluding public & bank holidays .\ni\u2019m naturally pretty sceptical and not easily impressed \u2013 always looking out for a catch . it shouldn\u2019t be possible for repaircare to be able to include the spare parts in their repair charges but they are the uk\u2019s largest spare parts distributor so they have access to much cheaper parts than most and they obviously think they can .\nrepaircare advertise fixed price repairs but unfortunately the truth is they do not fix every appliance for the price initially quoted and cover themselves against really expensive repairs by the terms and conditions quoted above . i must admit i\u2019m uneasy with that because they advertise something but effectively say well only in most cases when it comes down to it .\non 16 / 08 / 09 i booked for a repair man to to come out and fix my fridge / freezer ( job ref : c1135924 ) and was given a date of 20 / 08 / 09 . he didn\u2019t turn up and nobody contacted me . when i called repaircare i was given the excuse of a problem with the booking on the computer .\nmy own experience is of the engineer coming a day early , he did call , so not a complete loss . he came through on his way home from a \u201cbusy day\u201d . didn\u2019t bother to bring any tools in with him . opened the washing machine door and said it\u2019s broken badly , they ( repaircare ) won\u2019t pay to fix that when i tell them what parts it needs .\nrepaircare . ae ( \u0627\u0644\u062f\u0642\u064a\u0642 \u0644\u062e\u062f\u0645\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0635\u0644\u0627\u062d \u0627\u0644\u0627\u062c\u0647\u0632\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0646\u0632\u0644\u064a\u0629 aldaqiq household repairing services ) offers domestic appliances repairs within dubai . aldaqiq household repairing services , registered in dubai . we offer repairs for appliances out of their manufacturer ' s guarantee . if your appliances is in gurantee contact your manufacturer . all product names . logos , trademarks , and brands are property of their respective owners . copyright \u00a9 2015 . all rights reserved .\ni don\u2019t recognise the words you attribute to me in my review . my review says , \u201crepaircare have access to very cheap parts because of their massive power as part of the uks largest spares distributor 4ourhouse . when calculating the cost of parts they use the trade cost of parts and not the retail cost which everyone else uses . the price difference can be substantial and this gives them quite a bit of leeway . \u201d\narrived on time to carry out repair , engineer very polite said that he was not confident that repair would work , if not there was nothing else he could do . i have since spent the last 5 days telephoning repaircare to get a refund . each time was fobbed off and promised a return call - nothing happened . after 5 daily calls eventually got them to accept that i should get a full refund . customer care 0\nmy christmas has just been ruined and it ' s all repaircare ' s fault . do not even bother with them , poor communication and rude engineers . my oven was supossed to be fixed today and now it won ' t be till new year as the engineer didn ' t have a clue , i ' m disgusted . i now have to wait till new year , and i have no idea what i will do for xmas day .\nrepaircare advertised fixed price repairs but unfortunately the truth is they did not fix every appliance for the price initially quoted and covered themselves against really expensive repairs by their terms and conditions . they claimed most repairs should however be covered by the sum quoted but after a few months ( of complaints ) they changed the terms and conditions to remove their right to charge extra for certain parts . if your appliance is beyond economical repair it won\u2019t cost you any more than from any other large company as they will just charge the call out fee .\npanasonic fridge freezer . repaircare cost for visit \u00a3221 . 00 service engineer attended said that the fan had frozen because the fridge door had probably been left open . i was not at home otherwise i would have told him that this was impossible due to the noise level and annoyance level of the alarm when the door is left open for more than 2 minutes . we turned off the fridge for the 36 hours to allow the fan to defrost . turned it back on to find that the fridge is still not working . dreadful service -\n' repaircare ' couldn ' t care less . . . use at your peril ! * * * utterly appalling service * * * paid and booked ' repaircare ' to repair my dyson vacuum cleaner . the invoice clearly states that an engineer will arrive and carry out repairs on the cleaner on the specified day . it does not state that a courier will collect the cleaner and it will be taken away . it also does not state that because i have no box to send it back in ( i didn ' t know i was sending it back . . . ! ) that a courier will arrive with a box , then leave because they won ' t wait the 2 minutes for me to seal the box , and then i will have to wait for a further courier to arrive on another specified day , to collect the boxed - up faulty vacuum . so i am expected to take four days off work . . . day one to wait for an non - existent engineer to turn up , day two to wait in for a box to arrive , day three to wait for the courier to collect the box + vacuum , and then ( hopefully ) day four to await the arrival of ( again hopefully . . . ) a working vacuum . unbelievable ! ! ! ! ! this company and their courier company are an absolute joke !\ni was given another appointment date of 01 / 09 / 09 . the repair man turned up . he stayed about 5 minutes undid 3 screws and removed a panel , looked at the inside and said that it needed a new pcb . he didn\u2019t test anything at all . he said that he\u2019d order the part and that someone would phone in a couple of days to let me know when it would be installed . by the end of the week nobody had called me so i called repaircare to be told that the part was no longer available ( for a fridge freezer that was less that 5 years old ? ? ? ) and that they weren\u2019t going to do the repair . i was also told that my refund of the original payment less \u00a340 would be done in 7 \u2013 10 days ( strange that they can take the payment instantly but it takes them up to two weeks to refund it ) .\ncalls to 0844 numbers will be charged at 7p per minute plus your network access charge .\nwe are the fixed - price appliance repair specialist . on this website you can book repairs for all your home and kitchen appliances including dishwashers , cookers , fridge freezers and washing machines . we operate nationwide and our network of engineers can repair appliances from all the leading manufacturers .\nwe pride ourselves in offering a competitively priced , fast , efficient and reliable repair service .\nwe evaluate all customer feedback which helps us to ensure we remain focused on the delivery of a first class service .\nurltoken is a division of connect distribution services limited , the uks largest distributor and stockist of domestic appliance spare parts . our registered address is connect house , talbot way , small heath , birmingham , west midlands b10 0hj . registered in england , no . 3004798 , vat number : gb 655 1290 41 .\nthe fixed price repair fee charged covers the total cost of the repair ( i . e . call out , evaluation , labour & parts , a professional safety check and vat ) .\nwe have a network of over 500 qualified engineers who work to very high standards .\nwe offer uk coverage delivered by a local engineer ensuring a quick response whatever the locality .\nwhen replacement parts are required our engineers fit brand new high quality manufacturer approved parts .\nyou can monitor the progress of your repair online by selecting the track your repair option .\nwe carry the largest range of genuine domestic appliance spares & accessories covering most major brands supporting the aftersales market .\nwe carry the widest range of genuine consumables for most appliances ensuring you can maximise add on sales and encourage repeat customers .\nour range of consumer electronics accessories cover a vast range including ipods , laptops , digital camera & camcorders , mobile phones etc .\nour outdoor range covers major brands such as flymo , mcculloch , bosch , qualcast , karcher & nilfisk . in addition we carry the full range of gardena accessories for the garden .\nour extensive range of appliances covers floorcare , kitchen appliances , personal care and outdoor products for brands such as ; dyson , panasonic , flymo & dualit etc .\naccount holders can get any product from our product range delivered direct from our national distribution centre to your customers door . a simple system which enables you to maximise your sales potential without the initial outlay for stock .\nwe are the appliance repair experts and our engineers have already successfully repaired kitchen appliances for more than 1 million households nationwide . whether it is your freezer , cooker , dishwasher or washing machine that has developed a fault we will do all we can to fix it for you , fast ! all our repairs are guaranteed and you can book online 24 / 7 .\nwe are the uk ' s leading independent kitchen appliance repair specialists . through our network of over 500 qualified engineers , we provide a first class service offering fixed price repairs , covering your cooking , laundry , dishwashing , refrigeration and floorcare appliances .\nour fixed price appliance repairs include call out , evaluation , professional safety check and all required replacement parts so there\u0092s no danger of you being caught out by any extra or hidden charges . we are the uk\u0092s leading independent kitchen appliance repair specialist and have already successfully repaired more than 1 million kitchen appliances .\nwhatever the fault with your appliance our fully trained , expert engineers are sure to be able to help . you can book your appliance repair online using our fast , safe and easy online booking facility or by calling our friendly sales team on\nour site uses cookies . to find out what cookies we use and why we use them click here . if you carry on using our site we will assume you consent to us using cookies in this way .\nyou can check the details of your booking and the progress of your repair at any time using this tracking facility .\nsimply , enter your job number ( as stated in your confirmation email ) and your postcode below .\nif you are experiencing difficulties with your repair please email : escalations @ urltoken and give a brief description of your problem . we will respond to you as soon as possible , this will usually be within 2 working days .\nwe repair all brands and models of domestic appliances including ; washing machines , fridge freezers , dishwashers , tumble dryers , washer dryers , cookers , ovens , hobs . all our repairs come as standard with our six months parts and labour guarantee .\nwe ' re ready to assist you six days per week . don ' t wait until the situation becomes worse . to make it as easy as possible we offer morning and afternoon appointment slots , often including saturdays .\nto book your repair with one of our friendly and experienced appliance repair specialists , give us a call today or use our contact us page to schedule your repair in dubai appointment right now . . we ' d love to help !\nliving a busy life in dubai means you don ' t have the time to look for and get services through multiple companies . this is especially true for home maintenance . when you are looking for maid service in dubai , it would be most appreciated to find all the other home services you need in the same place . that is just what you have when you contact repair care .\nyou can not only find full time or part time maids in dubai but also excellent handyman services . dubai offers both of these services and more through the best company . repair care also handles home appliances repair in dubai residences . this service is offered as part of our handyman services in dubai .\nhome cleaning services division of our company hires only the best maids in dubai . our maid are conscientious and can be counted on to leave your home sparkling clean . for appliances repair , dubai handymen have the necessary skills to get your appliances back into top working order so you are not left with a nonfunctioning appliance for long .\nwhether you need your home cleaned , an appliance repaired or something else repaired or some other type of home maintenance done , you can count on repair care to provide the maid or handyman services you need . give us a call and we will discuss what you need and recommend the services that will best meet your needs and expectations . our reputable company depends on satisfied clients so you know we will go that extra step to make sure you are so happy with our work that you call every time you need one of our services .\ncall us today and talk to one of our staff to line up one of the handyman or maid service dubai residents already know are the best around .\nrepair care stands for total solutions for sustainable timber restoration and maintenance . not only do we have a wide range of quality products for joinery repair for the professional market , we offer training on how to use them to refurbish decayed and damaged timber . in addition , we provide comprehensive project management , offer advice and consultation services and are a trusted partner of many housing associations and local authorities .\nthis year we have introduced two new services with the aim to save money for housing organisations .\nthe uk housing market has in recent months seen some tragic events and changes , not least with the grenfell disaster in london . the effect of these changes has forced some organisations to review and change their plans as well as budgets for the next few years ahead .\nwith recent changes to the housing market , housing associations are now looking to review their plans to make them more cost effective .\nrepair care have agreed a partnership with iwp in uk . the two companies have worked together for over 25 years in the uk on many major projects both large heritage restoration and large industrial projects .\nfor 2018 , repair care has appointed a new national specification manager , national training and inspection manager . . .\nthis year repair care will be attending the specifi design events across the uk .\nwe are well known for our high quality products , but we do so much more . annually , we train well over a thousand contractors across europe and we also specialise in extensive project management . together with a highly motivated team of professionals , we are continually developing sustainable innovations .\nhere you can see several example projects . they reflect the possibilities and results of the repair care products . also check out the projects page for more projects .\n\u00a9 2018 repair care international ltd . | terms & conditions | cookie statement | privacy policy\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthis e - mail address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nrepair + care bietet ihnen die m\u00f6glichkeit 50 % und mehr an selbstbehalt zu sparen .\nif you have any questions , contact the online shop or , if necessary , trusted shops .\nyou can protect your purchase up to an amount of eur 2 , 500 against the loss of your payment in the event of non - delivery or after the return of the goods \u2013 regardless of the method of payment . the guarantee runs for 30 days . the shop bears the costs of the buyer protection for you ! if you buy goods in another currency , the following coverage amounts apply : eur 2 , 500 , chf 4 , 000 , pln 10 , 000 , gbp 2 , 500 , aud 3 , 000 , bgn 5 , 000 , cad 3 , 000 , czk 60 , 000 , hrk 18 , 000 , huf 700 , 000 , ltl 8 , 500 , nzd 3 , 500 , ron 10 , 000 , rub 100 , 000 , try 5 , 500 , dkk 20 , 000 , nor 20 , 000 , sek 20 , 000 , usd 2 , 500 .\nurltoken fulfils the trusted shops quality criteria and is thus awarded the trusted shops trustmark . compliance with the criteria is continuously audited by experts . the audit covers areas such as data protection , costs and payment , delivery terms , returns processing and customer service . terms and conditions in detail\nthe score is calculated based on the 62 trusted shops reviews collected in the last 12 months . in total , urltoken has already collected 323 reviews .\n50 days later and still no fix . continuously told we ' re awaiting a part . \u00a3169 in someone else ' s bank account for nothing .\n4 day wait for fridge / freezer engineer . compressor failed , replacement required . 2 more days before informed repair could not take place . cost of replacement compressor at urltoken \u00a3221 . 91 - within \u00a3250 limit . result 2 weeks and 3 days without fridge in hottest summer for years .\nwe were very satisfied with the outcome of our request for service . reaction was quick leading to a very satisfactory resolution .\ntook \u00a345 call out fee for trying to switch on oven and then telling me it couldn ' t be repaired appalling service do not use - no fix no fee doesn ' t apply to call out - misleading website .\neasy to book , can choose day that ' s easy for you , cooker repairs quickly . very good service\ngood engineer , tried , in our opinion to fix the machine . apparently beyond economic repair - pinhole in machine allowing water to flood over time . so could not repair .\ngood communication called at agreed date and time , needed non stock spares , arranged installation date when spares available , called and fitted same as arranged . very efficient , tidy and polite engineer .\nengineer came very early 7 . 45am , came in , spent 20 minutes at the most and scarpered . despite parts being under warranty , engineer not interested . cost me \u00a3139 for him to empty the filter . no attempt to investigate burning smell , smoke or loud spin noise .\nwe were disappointed at the length of time it took for the repair to be completed but more than that was that repair care did not bother to contact us . we would not use them again . if it wasn ' t for the dedication of the engineer , it would not have been completed at all .\npaid \u00a3119 only to be told when the engineer visited the part needed to repair my oven was obsolete . considering i had to provide the make , model and serial no . plus a full description of the issue prior to payment being taken , i\u2019m annoyed to say the least . my request should have been rejected due to the age of the oven beforehand if checks had been done to source the part first . not happy .\ni was advised of the time the engineer would be arriving and he was on time polite tidy and quick , i would use them again .\naccepted my payment and clear description of straight forward fridge freezer fault then called to say they would not do the repair . it looked too good to be true and it was . ( i did at least get my money back after reminding them . )\n1 , eng missed1st visit . 2 , no comms from any1 2 say they were not coming . 3 , after failing to turn up on the day we received no call , text or email and had to do all the chasing . 4 , on the 2nd day again no comms to advise of eta . we had to do all the chasing . 5 , when they did turn up they incorrectly diagnosed the repair and ordered expensive parts not required . 6 , 3 weeks lat\norder placed 19 / 03 / 18 repaired 7 / 3 / 18 . too long to wait .\ntill 9 . 02 still awaiting for service , engineer didn ' t came first two times at third he been very unprofessional shout and told me that he has no time to check proper my washer , he decide to order parts and then 3 weeks later no parts , no engineer , no fixed washer . . hope so will finish soon\nfantastic service . arrived and mended my cooker on the said day . a very polite man . clean and tidy work . a + + + +\nfirst booked on the 8th . . . one cancellation and 1 engineer visit with the wrong part . still awaiting another engineer visit once they have the correct parts not happy as this will be 3 weeks at least from ordering\ninformed of date of repair , then email for time slot , engineer arrived as promised and repairs carried out accordingly . what more could you want ?\nin spite of website assurances that all would be fixed , the fitter the work was allocated to , decided it was either too near christmas , or too much trouble and giving me a load of implausible excuses , cancelled the appointment . i did get all my money back , but by this time it really was too late to get somebody else to fix my fridge before christmas . most unsatisfactory .\nservice was excellent . engineer arrived on time . even took a photo of the damaged part so that the correct replacement was ordered . i liked knowing how much it would cost . even though the engineer had to return to fit the replacement i was not charged any more . very good value for money . i will most certainly use this company again .\nthe engineer needed a bit of chasing to get him to site , but when he got there he dealt with the problem quickly and efficiently .\nthis guarantee covered a repair to a built in oven . the engineer was unable to repair the product . no charge was made and the contract with the repair company was cancelled .\ngood value , repair carried out within a couple of days of me phoning . would use again .\ntook the day off work , engineer didn ' t arrive no communication to let me know what was happening . waiting for a call to rearrange , will update .\nyes , i would like to report the review to the trusted shops service department .\nthis retailer fulfils the trusted shops quality criteria , e . g . credit rating , cost transparency , customer service and data protection . further information and guarantee conditions\nevery order can be rated with up to 5 stars in the categories delivery , goods and customer service . customers can review the shop up to 6 months after placing an order . the average rating of each review is calculated by figuring out the mean of the scores given for the three categories . the overall rating of the shop is the simple mean of all the average ratings of all the trusted shops reviews collected over the last 12 months . in their comments , customers can share their experience with urltoken in their own words .\ntrusted shops is the leading trust brand for online shopping in europe . trusted shops perfoms automatic and manual checks on all reviews , because only genuine reviews really help customers to make the right purchasing decision .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 trusted shops gmbh . all rights reserved . terms and conditions | imprint | data privacy\nif you are the type of person who takes comfort in prices being fixed and inclusive , then fixed price repairs may be for you . you could end up paying more than necessary if your appliance turns out not to need any parts or needs inexpensive parts , but you could save money if it needs an expensive part .\nmake sure you read and understand their terms & conditions though as if parts are \u201ctoo\u201d expensive they can say the appliance is not worth repairing although all engineers from any company will tell you an appliance isn\u2019t worth repairing if the repair is going to cost more or close to the price of a new appliance .\na mere 3 months guarantee on repairs is very poor indeed . under the sale of goods act , any repair should last a reasonable time , as should any parts fitted . 3 months is nowhere near a reasonable time for almost any repair especially if new parts are fitted . however , if that\u2019s all you get ( and there\u2019s no law forcing a company to give any guarantee at all ) you would have to pursue your claim in the small claims court or through a consumer help body if a repair by a company offering only 3 months guarantee failed after an unreasonable time outside 3 months .\nthere are some appliance repair companies listed on site book washing machine ( or other appliance ) repair page including companies offering a much more desirable 12 month guarantee on repairs .\ndo your research . don ' t waste money with bad purchases . which ? have an excellent no - strings trial offer - get your 1 month trial for \u00a31 what ' s the catch ?\ni only write when i have something worth writing or warning about . you won ' t get many - but when you do they could warn you about an important safety issue .\nbooked a repair of our miele washer , which is making nasty bearing rumbles . charge was \u00a3129 rather than \u00a370 \u2013 fair do\u2019s , it\u2019s a miele .\nthe chappie turns up , says it will take two people to do the job and will have to be taken to the workshop , that the charge is too low , and went away . still waiting a week later for an estimate of how long and how much . not impressed so far\u2026\u2026\nhello tony . that\u2019s not good . have you tried ringing them ? please keep us informed .\nthank you thank you thank you\u2026 found this website on google , just as i was despairing about the possible cost of calling out a repairman ( or having to fork out for a new machine ) . but one friday night in later , machine is fixed , by me \u2013 your new biggest fan : - )\nhello l : thanks for your contribution . i\u2019m not sure what you mean about only being able to make an appointment several days on , as most people would want immediate appointments or within a few days .\nnot turning up is bad , though that happens a lot across many companies as engineers can get stuck on a job or have traffic problems and it\u2019s just not possible to complete all jobs at times . a courtesy phone call is expected though .\nit\u2019s also not unusual for parts to be required and a second visit necessary \u2013 that\u2019s very common because it\u2019s impossible to carry all but the most common parts for the most common machines . even the manufacturers often have to return with parts another time although i would expect the manufacturer to have more parts than anyone carrying out repairs to all makes .\nreports i\u2019ve heard indicate manufacturer\u2019s service is commonly poor and long waits for appointments and parts common too .\nunfortunately i have no idea how many satisfied customers there are to balance things out as most people only contribute when not happy and all businesses have things go wrong to some extent . i\u2019m hoping these are just teething problems caused by the success of the service , which may have overloaded them with calls .\nin addition to my last comment , i forgot to add that leaving the freezer unplugged for at least 5 hours is often necessary for modern frost free fridges and freezers if they have become caked in iced inside . if this is not adhered to the fault will usually reoccur .\nin my experience many customers didn\u2019t follow this instruction because it\u2019s too inconvenient , and the fault reoccurred . i don\u2019t know if this is the case in your situation but it is essential to allow the unit to properly defrost if advised to .\nre \u2018i\u2019m not sure what you mean about only being able to make an appointment several days on , as most people would want immediate appointments or within a few days\u2019 .\ni can see the ambiguity in my comment , sorry . i was trying to say that available appointments were quite a few days in the future . as you say your need is almost immediate .\nwe did leave the freezer nearly 8 hours before switching it on . hey , after two weeks with it , whats a few hours ?\ni have now been contacted by a senior customer service person ( after i advised them i was going to give negative feedback . )\nwhilst the person who rang was very pleasant , we haven\u2019t moved on at all .\nthey have a process\u2026which i know off by heart as it has been explained to me repeatedly . that process can\u2019t be changed .\nwhat they are missing is that a good operation always needs processes but that when the process falters , service recovery must always be the priority over process .\nmany companies make mistakes , its the ones that are flexible enough to recover well from failure that typically the customer remembers and recommends .\nthanks laurie : my attititude has always been that no company is immune from cockups and things going wrong so i agree that the sign of a good company is not defined by whether things go wrong or not but how they deal with inevitable problems .\nthe only thing i can say in their defence at the moment is that although they\u2019ve done half a million repairs so far they\u2019ve only just launched the service to the public , whereas they\u2019ve previously carried out repairs for insurance companies . i suspect they are currently experiencing a big surge in demand .\ntoo good to be true\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026cost \u00a3120\u2026\u2026 . . chap turns up within a 12hr time frame only to say he has to order a part for the cooker ( should only be a couple of days hes says ) \u2026 . . its now the second week ( third of not having a cooker ) and still no part ! call centre just says dont know when part will be in !\nthe engineer had to return for a 3rd visit ( now 4 days off work due to an initial \u2018no show\u2019 ) .\nhe said that i had a big leak in the system and that the fridge / freezer was toast .\ni know nothing about refrigeration but i questioned the logic of a big leak causing the unit to fail so quickly after his previous ( unsuccessful ) repair when he didn\u2019t detect a leak . also why was the fridge section working ok ?\nanyway , he reluctantly tested the system pressure and it was as he left it fully pressurised i . e . there was no leak .\n10 days on i had heard nothing so i contacted the call centre to be told that it had been referred to the technical section , but \u2018he\u2019 had been off for a week or so . i should be patient and they will get back to me when they have discussed it with the engineer .\nfour weeks since i started and my fridge / reezer is no further on towards repair .\nengineers not turning up occasionally , misdiagnosing faults , not having the parts , and when ordered parts taking ages to come are all sadly common issues experienced by customers of many repair companies because companies have to repair too many products and too many different brands . people commonly expect engineers to turn up with the right parts but this just doesn\u2019t happen very often when engineers are expected to repair almost every make of appliance and every type of appliance . they\u2019d need to drive around in a transit lorry to carry them all ."]}
{"id": 55288, "summary": [{"text": "the monterey park spirit bus is the transportation service of monterey park , california , united states , providing local routes that serve the need of those commuting within the city itself or who plan on using the bus to connect with rail service to los angeles or surrounding suburbs .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the bus lines compliment the los angeles county metropolitan transportation authority 's crosstown routes through the city . ", "topic": 13}], "title": "monterey park spirit bus", "paragraphs": ["the monterey park spirit bus is the public transit service in monterey park , california .\nmonterey park spirit is a local bus system in the city of monterey park . monterey park spirit buses connect with la metro and montebello bus lines buses along with metrolink trains .\nthe tap network continues to grow with its newest addition on monday , the monterey park spirit bus .\nas of april 2015 , spirit bus operates 5 local routes . route 1 to 4 operating in loops with terminal at monterey park city hall . in addition , spirit bus operates route 5 connect with regional train service at\ncan be viewed online . the metro bus operates six lines in the city of monterey park :\n- expand existing spirit bus routes to service focus areas identified in the land use element .\nview the spirit bus schedule ( pdf ) and map ( large pdf ) . for more information on the spirit bus routes or schedule , call dispatch at 626 - 307 - 7842 .\nthe spirit bus is the transportation service of city of monterey park providing local routes that serve the need of those commuting within the city or those planning on using the bus service to connect with regional bus / rail system to los angeles or surrounding cities .\nthree former spirit bus drivers and their union are suing the city of monterey park for allegedly violating the state\u2019s labor laws when it awarded a contract to a new bus company . ( file photo by walt mancini / pasadena star news )\n- review spirit bus routes and schedules on a regular basis to ensure that users ' needs are being met .\nthe city of monterey park operates a fixed - route service within the city . click\nthe city of monterey park , event producer world journal and all our food vendors , entertainers and merchants invite you to celebrate the arrival of the year of the pig in monterey park .\nmonterey park spirit bus - . . . the local way to go ! ( operated by mv transportation inc ) 2002 - 2004 ? - ford e350 / startrans - senator e - lo bus # 006 on route 3 / 1 ( route 3 ) departing at monterey park civic center ( ramona at newark ) 6 / 6 / 2013 - recorded around 12 : 40pm pdt\nwe would like to hear from you about your experience with the bus service . please contact department of public works at 626 - 307 - 1320 if you have any comments or concerns about the spirit bus service .\npublic transportation services that are available to the community of monterey park include a local fixed - route circulator , the spirit bus , and regional bus service that is provided by two operators : los angeles county metro bus and montebello bus lines . also available to the community are metrolink commuter trains , local dial - a - ride service for seniors and disabled persons , and regional transit service for disabled persons that is provided by access services , inc .\npublic transportation services that are available to the community of monterey park include a local fixed - route circulator \u2013 the spirit bus - and regional bus service that is provided by two operators \u2013 los angeles county metro bus and montebello bus lines . also available to the community are metrolink commuter trains , local dial - a - ride service for seniors and disabled persons , and regional paratransit service for disabled persons that is provided by access services , inc .\nis progreen termite in 525 monterey pass rd # a , monterey park ca 91754 your business ? claim your listing and attract more leads by adding more content , photos and other business details . we have more pest control services in monterey park ca available on . . .\nwe would like to hear from you about your experience with the city ' s bus service . please contact department of public works at 626 - 307 - 1320 if you have any comments or concerns about the spirit bus .\nplaintiffs jose baza , ruth villafuerte and isabel martin were long - time drivers for the spirit bus line , operated at the time by mv transportation , when the monterey park city council approved the implementation of a new contract in june with a different transit company , the petition states .\nynez elementary school , 120 s . ynez ave . , monterey park , ca 91754 . no shuttle , free parking only .\nthis page is based on the copyrighted wikipedia article monterey park spirit bus ; 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\nfind california route , schedule and timetable for you local bus , or california coach line , citywide . this free website will help you conduct searches through hundreds of thousands of us bus stops . if you ' re looking for a private school bus company in your town , a specific bus line number in your area or a california coach line to get you from town to town : this site is made for you . we list absolutely everything you may want to know about monterey park ca bus stops , coach lines and more .\nthe monterey trolley runs continuously on a circular route around downtown monterey and cannery row from mid - morning to early evening . car rentals are available , and it is advisable to have access to a car in order to enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding monterey . taxicabs and the monterey - salinas transit bus are also available .\nrepetto elementary school , 650 grandridge ave . , monterey park , ca 91754 . drop off at lincoln hotel parking lot behind hotel on garfield ave .\nmonterey park senior citizens are eligible for free door to door transportation within the city . for more information , please visit department of recreation and community services '\nthe los angeles superior court petition filed wednesday asks a judge to set aside the city\u2019s spirit bus agreement with first transit and order the city to seek new proposals or reevaluate all those in full compliance with the law .\nsituated near the airport , this motel is within 1 mi ( 2 km ) of don dahvee park , fisherman ' s wharf , and maritime museum . monterey bay aquarium and dennis the menace park are also within 3 mi ( 5 km ) .\nthe spirit bus operates five local routes : routes 1 , 2 , 3 , and 4 operate in loops with terminal at monterey park city hall while route 5 connects with metrolink ' s rail service at california state university , los angeles ( csula ) campus on weekdays . in addition , the city operates a shuttle service - the link - from the corporate center to the csula metrolink station .\nlos angeles \u2014 the city of monterey park is named in legal action by three transportation workers and their union for allegedly violating the state\u2019s labor laws when it awarded a contract to a new bus company through an evaluation and selection process the plaintiffs maintain was unlawful .\n- continue to work with transit service providers to identify short - term and long - term mobility needs in monterey park , and to ensure that those needs are met .\nstay at this prestigious monterey park , california hotel where elegance and comfort meet commitment and customer service . the best western markland hotel is a property offering excellent lodging accommodations for\ngreyhound - national bus service available at 1716 e . 7th street , los angeles , ca 90021\nin addition to regional and local fixed route bus services , dial - a - ride is available to seniors age 55 years and older to destinations within monterey park and to medical facilities in adjacent communities . regional door - to - door service for disabled persons is available through access services .\nthe monterey state historical park covers a fairly large area in the downtown district of the city . start in the pacific house museum , which is next to custom house plaza just south of fisherman\u2019s wharf . ride a bus to the wharf and get around the old town district on foot .\nyou can also book flights to monterey via the norman y . mineta san jose international airport ( sjc ) , which is located just 60 minutes from monterey .\ncity of monterey park 320 west newmark ave . monterey park , ca 91754 mpclerk @ urltoken ph : 626 - 307 - 1458 fax : 626 - 288 - 6861 mon . - thurs . : 7 : 30 a . m . - 5 : 30 p . m . fri . : 7 : 30 a . m . - 4 : 30 p . m .\npublic transit service , including the city ' s own spirit bus system and metrolink commuter rail , offer people alternatives to travel by private automobile . use of transit has the beneficial effect of reducing vehicles on freeways and arterial roadways , and reducing air pollutant emissions .\nlocated in old monterey , this hotel is within a 5 - minute walk of golden state theatre and maritime museum . fisherman ' s wharf and dennis the menace park are also within 15 minutes .\n770 ( rapid bus downtown la / el monte via cesar chavez , atlantic bl . , garvey av . )\ninterested in having southern california transit agency bus or rail service listed ? contact metro with your transit agency information .\nmonterey flights arrive at monterey peninsula airport ( mry ) via international and domestic connecting routes . the airport is situated only 10 minutes from downtown monterey . the advantage of this small airport is that there are no long waiting lines , and security will be conducted without any hassles to the passengers . car rentals are available at the airport for the short drive to downtown monterey . a number of car rental companies are represented . airfare to monterey , including cheap flights to monterey , is readily available online all year round .\nfind out about california\u2019s spanish , mexican and american past with a tour of this park\u2019s restored historical houses and museums .\nanchoring the quiet end of cannery row , this waterfront boutique hotel is perched above monterey bay , with fisherman ' s wharf a quarter - mile away , a taste of monterey winery a half - mile away , and the monterey bay aquarium within a half - mile .\nget an alert when san jose to monterey prices drop . get an alert when prices drop .\nthe montebello bus lines operate line 30 that travels along garfield avenue from montebello to pasadena / south pasadena / san marino . click\nconnected to the monterey conference center by a footbridge , this smoke - free downtown hotel is 3 blocks from fisherman ' s wharf , and less than 2 miles from cannery row and monterey bay aquarium .\nfollow the monterey walking path of history to embrace the rich tapestry of monterey\u2019s past . among the most intriguing relics is one of the country\u2019s last remaining whalebone sidewalks . these are pathways made from whale vertebrae .\nwith school buses back on the road , as a parent you might be worried about safety in school bus and around school . according to the digital journal , school bus accidents may only represent a small number of total accidents . [ . . . ] ( read article )\n- link local bus service to other transit centers in adjacent communities , including metrolink stations and planned eastside corridor light rail or similar stations .\nthe monterey state historic park comprises the city\u2019s old town district with restored buildings from the state\u2019s early days . the complex has 17 historic edifices , including the monterey custom house , the state\u2019s first theater and the building in which the first californian constitution was drafted . learn about the region\u2019s development from a small spanish outpost to a u . s . state .\nset on monterey ' s\npath of history ,\nthis stylish inn is 2 blocks from fisherman ' s wharf , a half - mile from downtown and cannery row , and 1 mile from the monterey bay aquarium .\nsit back , relax and enjoy the show at monterey\u2019s legendary movie palace , which has been delighting theatergoers since 1926 .\nwe stayed here when my family came to celebrate my father ' s 101th birthday . the price for markland is reasonable . it is in the heart of monterey park with all the wonderful chinese restaurants but the location is not right in the middle of hustle and . . .\nbuses serving the local community experience a high level of ridership by monterey park residents . the community has a significant elderly population that relies on public transit to access shopping centers and medical facilities . the city anticipates a continuing demand over time by all segments of the local population , but specifically elderly residents .\n- work with the los angeles county metropolitan transportation authority to establish bus routes and stops at appropriate locations throughout the city to adequately serve retail , employment , and other public gathering areas .\nwalk to cannery row and stop alongside monterey bay where you will encounter cute little sea otters floating on their backs and see californian sea lions and harbor seals basking in the sun on the rocks . if you want to drive outside of monterey , the san francisco bay area is nearby .\n\u201cthe city violated a law that was meant to protect me , \u201d martin alleges . \u201cbecause of that , i was forced to give up a route i had been driving for nine years . the new contractor in monterey park would have cut my pay , vacation and benefits . by leaving that assignment , i lost by bidding seniority and i will have to take whatever route and shift is left . \u201d\nthe del monte center is monterey ' s largest shopping mall housing many specialty stores . the well - known cannery row has many shops offering a diverse range of goods from fashion to souvenirs .\nthe city may allow the reasonable modification of our policies to accommodate the special needs of persons with disabilities in order to allow them to fully utilize our services . whenever possible a request for a reasonable modification or accommodation shall be filed in advance to the department of public works by email at publicworks @ urltoken , by telephone at 626 - 307 - 1320 , or by mail at 320 w . newmark ave . , monterey park , ca , 91754 .\ninstead of handling cash and tokens , now riders can tap their valid tap card on the validator when boarding . tap officials say they will continue to add local bus systems in los angeles county to tap in order to provide a seamless , regional transportation system .\nthe drivers , members of teamsters local 848 who worked under a union contract with mv , had to transfer to another bus line operated by mv to avoid reduced wages , elimination of pension benefits and a large reduction in other health and welfare benefits , according to the petition .\nthe park itself is open at all times , except select holidays . entrance hours and fees for the individual houses vary . get current information and purchase tours from the pacific house museum . it offers informative maps and cellphone tours . note that many of the houses are only accessible via a guided tour .\nmoovit supports all light rail , subway , train , bus , cable car lines in los angeles including line mp005 . 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 los angeles .\nsenior citizens of monterey park can be eligible for free taxi coupons that can be used as payment for taxi transportation . each senior citizen is allowed two coupons per month . one coupon will cover the cost of a ride that is $ 11 . the langley senior citizen center distributes the coupons on the first monday of each month . availability is on a first - come , first - served basis . persons must qualify based on income . please contact the langley senior citizen center at 626 - 307 - 1223 or visit department of recreation and community services '\nafter undergoing a $ 60 million renovation , this 550 - room hotel and conference center is situated on 22 acres next to the 18 - hole championship pebble beach resort ' s del monte golf course , 6 blocks from the beach and 1 mile from downtown monterey .\nmonterey bay and the cannery row area are best explored on foot as there is so much to see and enjoy . californian sea lions and harbor seals , otters , and pelicans are just a few of the varieties of sea life that you might encounter on your walks .\nwander through this vast , open - air museum for a sense of 19th - century monterey . the oldest building is the custom house , which was built in 1827 . admire the spanish - colonial style of this adobe structure , where the american flag was first raised in 1846 .\nas an access customer , you are eligible for the free fare program , so you can ride most bus and rail systems within los angeles county , including metrolink , for free . just present your green access rider id card as fare when you board . you don ' t have to register , and using the free fare program does not affect your eligibility for access paratransit\nthe monterey bay aquarium with its interactive exhibits is one of the best aquariums in the world . whale - watching expeditions and harbor cruises in glass - bottomed boats are great ways to enjoy all the sea life . kayaking , scuba diving , hiking , and biking are all fun attractions as well .\nmonterey plaza hotel & spa sits right on the bay in the center of town , a 15 - minute walk from fisherman\u2019s wharf and 2 . 5 miles ( 4 km ) from point pinos lighthouse . carmel , pebble beach , and 17 - mile drive are within a 20 - minute drive , and golfers can choose from over 20 courses in the county .\ni saw in an earlier post that there is a laundry facility located at the hotel . if so , can you tell me how many washers / dryers are available and the cost . 2nd question , is it relatively safe to walk to the bus station / and leave our vehicle at the metro station closest to the hotel . 3rd question , i have hip and knee problems , i asked for a lower floor , is there an elevator in the hotel and or a quiet room . we have reservations for dec . and look forward to our stay .\ndelicious seafood cuisine is served at numerous restaurants , and one of the best is abalonetti seafood situated on fisherman ' s wharf . a visit to benihana is a not - to - be - missed culinary experience . there are plenty of amenities in the wharf area where one can buy delectable snacks . the conveniently located hippodrome in downtown monterey is the place to go for nightlife . planet gemini is also a good nightspot for dancing and comedy shows .\n- increase your productivity , customize your experience , and engage in information you care about .\nmonday - friday , 6 : 00 a . m . - 5 : 45 p . m . view the schedule and fares ( pdf )\nfor questions on this policy , please see the ada public notice ( pdf ) .\nthe rail service is provided by metrolink . the nearest station is located off of campus drive at the california state university , los angeles ( csula ) , adjacent to the busway station . the metrolink train system will get you as far north as moorpark , santa clarita , palmdale , as far south as oceanside , and as far east as san bernardino and riverside . view metrolink\nonline . the city operates a shuttle service from corporate center to the csula metrolink station . click\nfor the schedule or contact the department of public works at 626 - 307 - 1320 for more information .\nparatransit service , through dial - a - ride and access services ( door - to - door services ) , is available to senior citizens and disabled persons . through the langley senior citizen center , the city operates a local paratransit service ( within the city jurisdiction ) for residents who are 55 years or older and / or disabled . to arrange for this service , contact the langley senior citizen center at 626 - 307 - 1396 . disabled persons may also be eligible for regional paratransit service through\nthis page was last modified on 5 may 2018 , at 18 : 40 .\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 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nhowever , it seems javascript is either disabled or not supported by your browser . to view google maps , enable javascript by changing your browser options , and then try again .\nclick on red icons to view details . use your mouse to navigate and zoom in the map\n, by phone at 866 . taptogo ( 866 . 827 . 8646 ) , at one of nearly\ncurrent tap partners include : antelope valley transit authority , culver city , foothill , gardena , long beach , los angeles department of transportation , montebello , norwalk , pv transit , pasadena arts , santa clarita and torrance ( line 4 only ) . metrolink has its own tap enabled tickets .\ntap staff says that the beeline will begin accepting tap next year although they don\u2019t have a firm date yet . a short list of transit agencies soon to be on tap is here at the bottom of the page : urltoken\nthe three lost any bidding seniority status they had , adversely affecting the shifts and routes available to them , the petition states .\nbaza said he had to give up a route he drove for three years .\n\u201ci lost my bidding seniority and now i\u2019m at the bottom of the list , \u201d baza said . \u201ci have to work nights and weekends , which means i spend less time with my family . \u201d\ndon\u2019t leave buckets of water for wildlife fleeing ventura , los angeles fires , says u . s . forest service\nthis man jumped off a pasadena bridge in a suicide attempt and survived . he has a message for you\n- require new non - 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9 p . m .\nsunday , january 27 , 2019 , 10 a . m . - 7 p . m .\nmark keppel high school , 501 e . hellman ave . , alhambra , ca 91801 . drop off at 7 - eleven lot on alhambra ave .\neast garvey avenue between garfield and alhambra avenues will be closed from approximately 6 p . m . on friday , february 2 until approximately 4 a . m . on monday , february 5 .\nsurrounding streets such as baltimore , lincoln , russell , nicholson , everett and edgley will also be closed .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\n* prices are based on round trip travel with returns between 1 - 21 days after departure . these are the best fares found by travelers who searched tripadvisor and a select group of our fare search partners in the past 72 hours . ticket prices and seat availability change rapidly and cannot be guaranteed .\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 customer service , call us toll - free at 1 - 800 - 397 - 3342 . for customers outside the us , please call 1 - 404 - 728 - 8787 . international calling rates will apply .\nthis email has already been used to sign up with connected _ third _ party _ names . try signing in with connected _ third _ party _ names or use another email address .\nby creating an account , i agree to the terms of use and the privacy policy .\nthe building stands on custom house plaza . here you will also find the casa del oro where miners deposited their finds during the gold rush .\ntake a tour of the nearby colton hall museum to see the period furniture and d\u00e9cor showing the main room as it was when the state constitution was drafted here . admire the majestic pillars and pediment that flank the door , beneath an array of u . s . flags .\nsee california\u2019s first theater , which was built by an english sailor in 1845 . it is on the same street as california\u2019s first brick house that was constructed two years later .\nfollow the story of this fascinating area from the first inhabitants 6000 years ago , to the days of cannery row and beyond .\njust 200 yards from fisherman ' s wharf , this resort borders custom house plaza , with the beach and sparkling bay just beyond ; cannery row and the aquarium are a short walk away .\nexpedia , inc . is not responsible for content on external web sites . \u00a9 2018 expedia , inc . all rights reserved .\nprices are provided by our partners , and reflect average nightly room rates , including taxes and fees that are fixed , known to our partners , and due at time of booking . other miscellaneous taxes and hotel fees which are not fixed or due at time of booking may be payable at the property at time of stay . please see our partners for more details .\n{\ncontainerclass\n: null ,\ncontainerattributes\n: null ,\nwidget\n: {\ndivclasses\n:\nprw _ rup prw _ ibex _ photo _ carousel\n,\njs\n: {\nhandlers\n:\n( ta . prwidgets . getjs ( this , ' handlers ' ) )\n} ,\ndust\n: {\nnav _ controls\n:\nibex _ photo _ carousel _ _ nav _ controls\n} ,\nname\n:\nibex _ photo _ carousel\n,\ntemplate\n:\nibex _ photo _ carousel _ _ widget\n,\nmodulelist\n: [\nhandlers\n] } ,\nscriptflags\n: null }\nplease visit one of our 6 partner sites to see rooms from us $ 139 .\nthe place looks old from the outside . the rooms are clean and our two queen size bed was good . the price is also good for the room we had . easy highway access and places to shop . people who works there are very friendly\nwe reserved at this best western since we were still doing the touristy thing in l . a . when i checked it , i qas greeted by bobbi who was very friendly and helpful . she explained wifi info , breakfast times and pretty much covered everything without me . . .\nit ' s a nice place to stay , staff is very friendly and helpful . breakfast could be improved and the rooms where a bit dark . but it is a really good budget friendly option . we had a bit of trouble working the shower but it was not . . .\nbooked this hotel to be close to a relative going to college and because there was a whirlpool . when we arrived whirlpool was locked and sign on door said closed by the state of california . we were planning on staying 2 nights but when front . . .\nnote : your question will be posted publicly on the questions & answers page .\ni am so sorry , just saw your question . hope your stay went well .\nsorry , i do not travel with pets . with that said , i did not see any pets at the hotel\nwe stayed in this hotel late last year , they do have laundry facilities but we never used them . this is a mid range hotel which is handy for most areas east of the city , and is reasonably quiet\nthe room we had was noisy for one day only because of the soccer game .\nstay away from the third floor , it smells like a sewer .\nown or manage this property ? 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{"id": 55289, "summary": [{"text": "piaget sa ( [ pja.\u0292\u025b ] ) is a swiss luxury watchmakers and jewellers , founded in 1874 by georges piaget in the village of la c\u00f4te-aux-f\u00e9es belongs to the swiss richemont group , specialists in the luxury goods industry .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the company was founded as a manufacturer of watch movements but began marketing its own line of watches in the 20th century .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "in 2008 , the luxury institute jewellery brand study ranked piaget as the 6th most prestigious jewellery brand . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "piaget sa", "paragraphs": ["piaget trademark of richemont international sa . serial number : 79105805 : : trademarkia trademarks\nfrom ebauches sa to eta sa , chapter 4 . from alpha to omega - time to tell - chronographs for collectors\n\u2022 g\u00e9rald and valentin piaget , the founder\u2019s grandsons , set up piaget sa , to give the brand an international dimension .\nformer director of mch beaulieu lausanne sa succeeds sylvie ritter , longstanding managing director of baselworld .\non tuesday , november 15 , 2011 , a u . s . federal trademark registration was filed for piaget by richemont international sa ,\nginwright sa . black youth activism and the role of critical social capital in black community organizations .\nwilliams dr , mohammed sa . discrimination and racial disparities in health : evidence and needed research .\nfor more information on piaget\u2019s timepieces , please visit www . piaget . com .\nthere will be plenty of timepieces to delight and excite visitors at the piaget booth . the manufacture will be \u201cintroducing more than 40 new products , all highlighting piaget\u2019s expertise in watchmaking and jewellery watches\u201d , says piaget sa\u2019s ceo philippe l\u00e9opold - metzger .\n\u2022 the vend\u00f4me group became sole owner of piaget , with yves georges piaget as president .\njessica chastain a \u00e9tabli sa r\u00e9putation parmi les meilleures actrices de sa g\u00e9n\u00e9ration en gagnant de nombreuses nominations aux awards et en \u00e9tant chaleureusement applaudie par la critique . en 2012 , l\u2019hebdomadaire time magazine la classait parmi les \u00ab 100 personnes les plus influentes du monde \u00bb .\ngelman sa , coley jd . the importance of knowing a dodo is a bird : categories and inferences in 2 - year - old children .\nthe complainant is richemont international sa of villars - sur - glane , switzerland , represented by winston & strawn llp , united states of america .\n: : said on monday that ceo federico marchetti entered an agreement with rlg italia holding spa to transfer 2 . 4 million shares at 38 euros per share as part of the bid launched by compagnie financiere richemont sa . rlg italia holding spa is indirectly owned by compagnie financiere rupert sa .\npiaget , branch of richemont international sa ( \u201cpiaget\u201d ) is a swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweler , founded in 1874 by georges piaget in the village of la c\u00f4te - aux - f\u00e9es . originally founded as a manufacturer of watch movements , piaget began marketing its own line of prestigious watches in the 20th century . it is now well known for its ladies and solid gold dress watches .\npiaget limelight stella\u2014 a l\u2019occasion du salon watches & wonders 2015 , piaget d\u00e9voile sa toute nouvelle collection d\u00e9di\u00e9e aux femmes . nothing is too beautiful for a woman . conquering her requires a touch of boldness , poetry and talent . the limelight stella was born under such an alignment of lucky stars , as piaget proves its willingness to reach for the moon . [ \u2026 ]\ntaylor mg , rhodes m , gelman sa . boys will be boys , cows will be cows : children ' s essentialist reasoning about human gender and animal development .\nthe acquired manufacturing structures include : stt complications sa ( ex progress watch , production and developments of tourbillons ) , stt mechanical movements sa ( calibres ) , stt spir - it ( spirals ) that will move from bienne to tramelan end of 2006 , as well as aigat ( stamping ) and stt watch u licence ( brevets ) .\n24 mm altiplano watch in rose gold and diamonds . 4 . 4mm thick . quartz piaget 690 p movement , h , mn , piaget\nin 1911 , the founder\u2019s third son , timoth\u00e9e piaget ( 1885 \u2013 1975 ) , takes over management of the business that has become a partnership company and piaget begins to supply the top swiss brands . through the 1920s and 1930s , piaget manufactures ultra - thin , high quality movements . in 1943 , g\u00e9rald & valentin , grandsons of the founder , and their father timoth\u00e9e , registered the piaget trademark and incorporated a new firm with one very long name \u2013 \u2018sa ancienne fabrique georges piaget & cie . , la c\u00f4te - aux - f\u00e9es\u2019 . the old workshop began making watches signed and sold as piaget watches .\nahn w , kalish c , gelman sa , medin dl , luhmann c , atran s , coley jd , shafto p . why essences are essential in the psychology of concepts .\ngelman sa , rhodes m . \u201ctwo - thousand years of stasis\u201d : how psychological essentialism impedes evolutionary understanding . in : rosengren ks , brem s , evans em , sinatra g , editors .\npiaget possession grwm | turn , and the world is yours . | luxy theory\npiaget altiplano , g0a39110 , silver & black skeleton dial , pink . . .\nthe brand has chosen american international actress jessica chastain to embody the piaget woman .\nas international piaget brand ambassador , jessica chastain will make appearances at events around the world , adding pieces from piaget\u2019s jewelry and watch collections to her distinctive looks . by appointing an international brand ambassadress piaget shows its commitment to jewelry and high jewelry .\nthe world ' s thinnest watch ? - piaget altiplano 900p | watchfinder & co .\nthere are four principles that are most often cited in piaget\u00b4s theory regarding to education .\npiaget ( 1952 ) did not explicitly relate his theory to education , although later researchers have explained how features of piaget ' s theory can be applied to teaching and learning .\nbefore piaget\u2019s work , the common assumption in psychology was that children are merely less competent thinkers than adults . piaget showed that young children think in strikingly different ways compared to adults .\npiaget 832p movement ( 2010 ) - variation of the 830p - ultra - thin movement : 2 . 5mm - piaget\u2019s third generation of ultra - thin hand - wound mechanical\u2026 | pinteres\u2026\nextra flat patrimoine piaget watch . 1961 watch : yellow gold . 2 . 30 mm thick\npiaget 9066n g2 mecanique , mens , 18k white gold , dia bezel and . . .\nvalentin piaget became deputy director and in charge of technical development and production at the manufacture .\nfor sihh 2015 , piaget will unveil a new ultra - thin flyback chronograph , further helping them to round out their range of \u201cworld\u2019s thinnest\u201d watches . the piaget altiplano chronograph is not only very beautiful , but it finally adds another chronograph - based model to piaget\u2019s slim men\u2019s collection . until now , if you wanted a piaget chronograph you needed to [ \u2026 ]\nfor sihh 2015 , piaget will unveil a brand new ultra - thin fly - back chronograph , further helping these to complete their selection of \u201cworld\u2019s slimness\u201d watches . the piaget altiplano chronograph isn\u2019t just very beautiful , however it finally adds another chronograph - based model to piaget\u2019s slim men\u2019s collection . so far , should you wanted a piaget chronograph you possessed to obtain [ \u2026 ]\npiaget has even managed to establish itself in hollywood , by sponsoring the independent spirit awards , and with the aid of piaget ambassadors bar refaeli and her predecessors jessica alba and sienna miller .\nunder the richemont brands , investments in research , development and innovation extend to watch movements , new product designs and marketing - related activities . the annual accounting charge for research and development costs is some \u20ac20 million . piaget is a registered trademark in jurisdictions throughout the world . richemont dns intends to operate the . piaget registry under a suitable license from piaget and on piaget\u2019s behalf .\npiaget altiplano 900p ultra - thin : contender for the \u201cgalaxy on the wrist\u201d awa . . .\npiaget has no fewer than 90 boutiques in 23 countries . find the boutique closest to you .\naccording to piaget\u00b4s theory , human development can be outlined in terms of functions and cognitive structures .\nchabi nouri will become chief executive of piaget , part of the richemont group , in april .\noverall , the piaget altiplano 900p is a beautiful addition to the piaget line of amazingly engineered wafer movements , and i look forward to many more years of the brand\u2019s ultra - thin mechanical marvels .\nchabi nouri is currently managing director for marketing & sales at piaget , having joined in 2014 . she will become ceo of piaget on 1 april 2017 . her career includes 10 years at cartier .\n38mm altiplano watch , in white gold . 6 . 0 mm thick . piaget 430 p movement , ultra thin , manual winding , h ; mn . movement 2 . 1 mm thick . piaget\npiaget emperador coussin ref . g0a33016 large model 18 - carat white gold case ; white enamel dial , slate grey roman numerals manufacture piaget 809p mechanical self - winding movement ; limited edition of 50 pieces\nin 1945 , g\u00e9rald piaget became chairman and managing director of the business and he travelled widely as the public face of piaget . his family saw little of him because of frequent international business trips .\n38 mm altiplano watch in rose gold and diamonds . 6 . 4 mm thick . piaget 430 p movement , ultra thin with manual winding , h , mn . thickness 2 . 1 , piaget .\n\u2022 piaget launched the first extra - flat mechanical movement , the caliber 9p ( 2mm thick ) .\non the 30th anniversary of the first polo watch in 2009 , the piaget polo fortyfive was announced .\ncongrats on your beautiful utra - thin , or should we say ultra - rare piaget . . .\npiaget , j . ( 1945 ) . play , dreams and imitation in childhood . london : heinemann .\npiaget polo s . a new steel sports watch that\u00b4s supposed to be a game changer . . . \u2013 urltoken\n40 mm altiplano in rose gold . 6 . 6 mm thick . piaget 838s movemeny skeleton , ultra thin with manual winding , h , mn , seconds at 10 o ' clock . 2 . 7 mm thick , piaget\nfive masterpiece watches from sihh 2018 : ap , iwc , a . lange & s\u00f6hne , piaget and vacheron constantin\npiaget should not have oriented its design towards two real icons of swiss watchmaking . piaget always had its own clear design identity , so this close approach to patek philippe is definitively not my cup of tea . piaget should offer the polo s with interchangeable ( maybe even colorful ) bracelets ( rubber and / or other high - tech materials ) , to make it a real attractive watch for a younger clientele . piaget should also offer more dial colors .\n\u2022 georges piaget began making fob watches in the village where his family had always lived , la c\u00f4te aux f\u00e9es , in the swiss jura . from the outset , the precision of the movements and quality of piaget production attracted the most prestigious watch making brands . at this time , piaget only made movements . at the start of the 20\npiaget , j . ( 1932 ) . the moral judgment of the child . london : routledge & kegan paul .\npiaget , j . ( 1936 ) . origins of intelligence in the child . london : routledge & kegan paul .\npiaget , j . ( 1957 ) . construction of reality in the child . london : routledge & kegan paul .\nthe piaget altiplano manual - winding model is 38mm in diameter and is powered by the 430p manual - winding movement .\n\u2022 g\u00e9rald and valentin piaget developed and made their own movements , thus conferring on the company the title of manufacture .\npiaget did many experiments on children\u2019s way of thinking and concluded that human beings go through several distinct stages of cognitive development .\npiaget , j . ( 1958 ) . the growth of logical thinking from childhood to adolescence . amc , 10 , 12 .\ntogether , they developed piaget expertise and fame for extra - plat ( flat ) movements , breaking one world record after another .\nsince its beginning in 1874 , piaget is promoting , designed and created all their watch movements in - house . this enormous persistence for watch - making has witnessed piaget constantly produce amazing results . considered the master of ultra - thin , the altiplano collection boasts a few of the slimmest watches on the planet at 3mm thick . already 56 years back , in 1957 , piaget [ \u2026 ]\nthe prices start at 9350 usd excluding taxes or 10 . 900 euro including 19 % vat for the piaget polo s automatic and are topped with 12 . 400 usd excluding taxes or 14 . 500 euro including 19 % vat for the piaget polo s chronograph .\nof pryor cashman llp , 7 times square , new york ny 10036 - 6569 . the piaget trademark is filed in the category of\nthe mark consists of stylized wording\npiaget\nwhere the letters\np\nand\nt\nappear in a larger font .\nphilippe leopold - metzger will retire from his position as ceo of piaget on 31 march 2017 after a career of 36 years in the richemont group . he will become non - executive president of piaget , for a smooth transition to his successor , ms chabi nouri .\n\u2022 backed by both experience and success , piaget decided to put its signature to its creations , and make its watches known worldwide .\npiaget has been extremely influential in developing educational policy and teaching practice . for example , a review of primary education by the uk government in 1966 was based strongly on piaget\u2019s theory . the result of this review led to the publication of the plowden report ( 1967 ) .\nso piaget did away with the bottom pivot , redesigned the top pivot , and turned a simple mainspring barrel into a suspended wheel hub .\nthe . piaget registry will be a standard , i . e . not a community - based , restricted registry .\n[ 3 ]\nin 2010 , richemont , which also owns jeweller cartier and watchmakers piaget and iwc , bought net - a - porter from ms massenet .\npiaget considered the concrete stage a major turning point in the child ' s cognitive development because it marks the beginning of logical or operational thought .\nthe influence of piaget\u2019s ideas in developmental psychology has been enormous . he changed how people viewed the child\u2019s world and their methods of studying children .\nwadsworth , b . j . ( 2004 ) . piaget ' s theory of cognitive and affective development : foundations of constructivism . longman publishing .\nit is one of the most prestigious jewelry brand in the world . here now is a list of the top 10 most expensive piaget watches .\npanerai parmigiani fleurier patek philippe paul gerber perrelet philippe dufour piaget ralph lauren ressence richard mille rj roger dubuis roger w . smith rolex romain gauthier sarpaneva\nthe real breakthrough for piaget came at the start of the 1960s , when the brand daringly created and launched the first dials in hard stone : onyx , turquoise and lapis lazuli . piaget designed outstanding jewel watches , attracting an international elite , including , among others , jackie kennedy , gina lollobrigida and andy warhol , who would wear the piaget colours the world over . the brand became a trendsetter in the world of watch making .\nthe company was founded by georges \u00e9douard piaget in la c\u00f4te - aux - f\u00e9es , a small village in the swiss part of the jura , in 1874 . from his workshop on the family farn , georges began making movements that he supplied to other brands \u2013 typical of the \u201ccottage industry\u201d delocalized production that was a characteristic of swiss watchmaking in its early phases . but georges piaget\u2019s movements were better than most and so he developed a prestige reputation , and his workshop grew . he was succeeded by his son timoth\u00e9e piaget who took over in 1911 , and the brand at last emerged in its own right from 1943 , when georges\u2019 grandsons g\u00e9rald and valentin piaget began making watches with the piaget name and established a distribution network .\n[ \u2026 ] piaget\u2019s 900p , the thinnest mechanical watch in the world , was also a standout on this front , using the case back as the movement\u2019s plate ( see piaget altiplano 900p ultra - thin : contender for the \u201cgalaxy on the wrist\u201d award for more informa\u2026 ) . [ \u2026 ]\nthe 40mm automatic altiplano watch in rose gold , the flatest watch in the world ( 6 . 36 mm ) . piaget 1205 p movement ultra thin , manual winding , h , mn , second at 5 o ' clock , date at 9 o ' clock , in rose gold , piaget\na new poll is open . it\u00b4s all about the piaget polo s . you find the poll in the right column \u2026 please participate and vote !\nlaur\u00e9ate du prix ga\u00efa 2015 dans la cat\u00e9gorie artisanat , anita porchet , \u00e9mailleuse originaire de la chaux - de - fonds , raconte son \u00e9motion et sa fiert\u00e9 d ' avoir \u00e9t\u00e9 distingu\u00e9e , dans ce milieu tr\u00e8s masculin qu ' est l ' horlogerie . ( ville de la chaux - de - fonds / g . sammali / clara peireira - luiz , 2016 ) .\n3 . what is piaget ? \uf076 est . in the year 1874 , piaget is a swiss luxury watch & jewellery brand \uf076 founder \u2013 mr . georges piaget \uf076 current ceo - philippe leopold - metzger \uf076 usp - artistic and delicately crafted watches adorned with precious stones \uf076 target segment \u2013 high net worth individuals \uf076 6th most prestigious jewellery brand in the world \uf076 strong presence in asian market \uf076 well known for its glitzy , jewel - encrusted women\u2019s watches\nto reduce thickness past the points already achieved , piaget needed to depart from tradition \u2013 and the case back as well . as the case back is really an extra layer simply covering ( and protecting ) the movement , piaget decided to integrate the two , making them one single , very thin piece .\nbecause piaget ' s theory is based upon biological maturation and stages , the notion of ' readiness ' is important . readiness concerns when certain information or concepts should be taught . according to piaget ' s theory children should not be taught certain concepts until they have reached the appropriate stage of cognitive development .\nbecause piaget conducted the observations alone the data collected are based on his own subjective interpretation of events . it would have been more reliable if piaget conducted the observations with another researcher and compared the results afterward to check if they are similar ( i . e . , have inter - rater reliability ) .\nwe are thrilled to introduce jessica chastain as our new international brand ambassador\u2019 , explains philippe l\u00e9opold - metzger , piaget ceo . \u2018she embodies piaget\u2019s unique values \u2013 from her audacious acting career choices to her unrelenting passion for perfection . she is beautiful , elegant , charismatic , and full of joy .\nas several studies have shown piaget underestimated the abilities of children because his tests were sometimes confusing or difficult to understand ( e . g . , hughes , 1975 ) . piaget failed to distinguish between competence ( what a child is capable of doing ) and performance ( what a child can show when given a particular task ) . when tasks were altered , performance ( and therefore competence ) was affected . therefore , piaget might have underestimated children\u2019s cognitive abilities .\naccording to piaget , children are born with a very basic mental structure ( genetically inherited and evolved ) on which all subsequent learning and knowledge are based .\nas to legitimacy , the complainant says the respondent is not known by the name piaget , has never operated a bona fide or legitimate business under the domain name , is not making a protected noncommercial or fair use of it and has no permission from the complainant to use the piaget mark in this way .\nthe respondent did not reply formally to the complainant\u2019s contentions but stated in an email to the center on may 14 , 2014 in response to formal notification of the complaint : \u201cthis domain is yours as far as i am concerned . i registered it so you can put in orders\u201d and in another email on may 16 , 2014 : \u201cthis domain belongs to piaget . i release it . i registered it so users at piaget could order piaget material from lp macadams\u201d .\nwell , the price is good for a piaget but the design looks , to use a favorite word of young home buyers on hgtv programs , dated .\npiaget has close ties with venice and the restoration of its monuments . the haute horlogerie in its \u201csecrets of venice\u201d collection salutes the city . a piaget icon , the altiplano , features feather marquetry detail \u2013 each feather touched with silver \u2013 while the 40mm altiplano has 12 engraved appliques and stars crafted from gold or silver paillons ( spangles ) in two layers of grand feu enamel , inspired by the dial of the clock tower , which piaget was instrumental in restoring .\n5 . since the beginning\u2026 \uf076 1874 - georges \u00e9douard piaget started making watches at la c\u00f4te - aux - f\u00e9es village in switzerland . \uf076 in 1957 , piaget introduced the calibre 9p , the first ultra - thin ( 2 mm ) , hand - wound watch . \uf076 after coin watches , ring watches , brooch watches and cufflink watches , piaget created their first pieces of jewellery \uf076 the luxury vend\u00f4me group , now richemont , purchased the piaget manufacture in 1988 \uf076 it is member of the \u201ccouncil for responsible jewellery practices\u201d & the \u201ckimberley process certification scheme\u201d , which guarantees that diamonds do not originate from an area of conflict\nmove over men , this watch article is for the women . in anticipation of the upcoming salon international de la haute horlogerie ( sihh ) watch exposition in geneva in january , piaget is unveiling a seductive new watch based on its rich heritage and the styles of half - a - century ago . the brand also turns to american actress , and piaget brand ambassador , jessica chastain to help launch the new piaget extremely lady collection . american actress and producer , jessica chastain , is also a piaget brand ambassador . while this luxury swiss watch brand has roots dating back to 1874 , the brand enjoyed an . . .\npiaget\u2019s methods ( observation and clinical interviews ) are more open to biased interpretation than other methods . piaget made careful , detailed naturalistic observations of children , and from these he wrote diary descriptions charting their development . he also used clinical interviews and observations of older children who were able to understand questions and hold conversations .\nsince 1988 , piaget has been part of the richemont s . a . group , which also owns brands like cartier , montblanc , van cleef & arpels , and jaeger - lecoultre . with gemologist yves g . piaget as its president , a descendant of the company founder keeps a close eye on the brand .\njean piaget ( 1952 ; see also wadsworth , 2004 ) viewed intellectual growth as a process of adaptation ( adjustment ) to the world . this happens through :\n\u2013 this is the force which moves development along . piaget believed that cognitive development did not progress at a steady rate , but rather in leaps and bounds .\nnicknamed plm by those who know him well , the ceo of piaget talks about the tradition of gift giving and celebrities , both of which will . . .\nquick facts piaget altiplano 900p ultra - thin case : 38 mm x 3 . 65 mm , white gold movement : manually wound caliber 900p functions : hours , minutes\nthe disputed domain name < piaget - orders . com > ( the \u201cdomain name\u201d ) is registered with corehub s . r . l . ( the \u201cregistrar\u201d ) .\nthe piaget altiplano self - winding model has a sapphire case back revealing its calibre 1200p , a calibre which took three years to develop and was launched in 2010 .\none of the watches that designed a large impression because the first time i laid eyes onto it , was the piaget emperador coussin large moon . yes it\u2019s large , however at that time i only saw several photos from it . using the emperador coussin large moon , piaget introduced a brand new movement having a moon phase [ \u2026 ]\nbecause piaget concentrated on the universal stages of cognitive development and biological maturation , he failed to consider the effect that the social setting and culture may have on cognitive development .\npiaget , j . , & cook , m . t . ( 1952 ) . the origins of intelligence in children . new york , ny : international university press .\nthe idea of a piaget \u201cpolo s\u201d in steel was a good one but the design is too derivitive \u2013 looks like a poor , less interesting knock - off of a gerald genta patek \u201cnautilus\u201d \u2013 look at the dial \u2013 look at the bracelet . piaget could have developed a more original look without pirating a 30 + years old design .\nit\u00b4s a steel sport watch with an in - house piaget calibre , positioned at a lower price to attract a new , younger clientele . the question is : does this\u2026\nway back in may 2008 , before we had a piaget forum on puristspro , i posted about a few watches that had caught the eye of the current mrs mtf .\npiaget altiplano watch faces made of stone , from left to right : tiger\u2019s eye , lapis lazuli , coral , malachite , jade , ruby , onyx and lapis lazuli .\nwhen piaget talked about the development of a person ' s mental processes , he was referring to increases in the number and complexity of the schemata that a person had learned .\nfor example , a child might have object permanence ( competence ) but still not be able to search for objects ( performance ) . when piaget hid objects from babies he found that it wasn\u2019t till after nine months that they looked for it . however , piaget relied on manual search methods \u2013 whether the child was looking for the object or not .\nit\u00b4s a steel sport watch with an in - house piaget calibre , positioned at a lower price to attract a new , younger clientele . the question is : does this watch\naccording to piaget ( 1958 ) , assimilation and accommodation require an active learner , not a passive one , because problem - solving skills cannot be taught , they must be discovered .\npiaget has released more ultra - thin watches in 2013 . one model is the piaget altiplano date 40mm ultra - thin watch . this beautiful dress watches is a new form as the altiplano 43mm automatic watch . the altiplano 43mm automatic offered a really nice men\u2019s watch with no jewellery which was also convenient and well - sized . it\u2019s the watch out [ \u2026 ]\nhe was an inspiration to many who came after and took up his ideas . piaget ' s ideas have generated a huge amount of research which has increased our understanding of cognitive development .\nthe educational interest of piaget\u00b4s work lies firstly in this procedure he used to make educationists aware of the child\u2019s thought processes and the conditions under which intellectual structures are established at different ages .\nthe piaget rectangle a l\u2019 ancienne xl pink gold diamond watch has a diamond dial with alligator strap and tang clasp . this extra large watch has self - winding automatic movement and is water resistant up to a distance of 50 meters . aside from the diamond case , the watch features a power reserve indicator and retrograde seconds . it is part of piaget\u2019s black tie collection .\nthe vend\u00f4me group , now richemont , purchased piaget in 1988 . the family connection continues with the company\u2019s president , yves piaget , the fourth generation of the family . his passion for roses is reflected by the jewellery collection , with many rose - inspired pieces , but the brand remain specialists in watches and jewellery and have no plans to diversify into other areas such as fragrance .\nan employee holds a vacheron constantin , a watchmaking unit of cie . financiere richemont sa , patrimony traditionnelle world time watch ahead of daylight saving time at the tourneau inc . timemachine store in new york , u . s . , on saturday , nov . 1 , 2014 . clocks in most of the u . s . and canada are set back one hour on nov . 2 at 02 : 00 local time as daylight saving time ends . photographer : michael nagle\nschemas are the basic building blocks of such cognitive models , and enable us to form a mental representation of the world . piaget ( 1952 , p . 7 ) defined a schema as :\nthe case back sports the c\u00f4tes de gen\u00e8ve , bevelled bridges , blued screws and a gold oscillating weight engraved with the piaget coat of arms . the movement has 25 jewels and 180 components .\nin 1874 , a swiss timepiece maker named georges edouard piaget established a workshop in a tiny village in the jura mountains of switzerland called la cote aux fees . it initially focused on the creatio\nthe schemas piaget described tend to be simpler than this - especially those used by infants . he described how - as a child gets older - his or her schemas become more numerous and elaborate .\npiaget did not claim that a particular stage was reached at a certain age - although descriptions of the stages often include an indication of the age at which the average child would reach each stage .\nthe aim for education , according to piaget , is to make individuals who are critical , creative and inventive discoverers . so the major part of the child\u2019s learning relies on active experimentation and discovery .\nknown for its innovation in haute horlogerie \u2013 as well as its craftsmanship in high jewellery \u2013 piaget is once again a major player at this year\u2019s salon international de la haute horlogerie ( sihh ) .\neven when the prices for a piaget watch are attractive , they remain very ambitious . don\u2019t forget that for the same amount of money you will be able to buy other very attractive sport watches .\nmy research into enamelling techniques at piaget click here only served to ' fire ' my fervour ( enamel . . . fire . . . ) when i found another enamel model ; excerpt below .\nthe solid caseback is engraved with the piaget crest and information about the edition , 9p movement , serial numbers and hallmarks of the swiss assay office . not having a sapphire caseback also afffords the slimmest watch dimensions . the 6 caseback screws ensure a nominal 3atm water resistance but nobody expects to go diving with this watch ! the simple crown is adorned with the charactieristic ' p ' for piaget .\nthis is the movement that\ngrail watch\nseekers purport to have powered a few mythical original piaget polo watches in 1969 . conventional history states that the first polo watches were quartz - powered .\nthe tagline being used by piaget to describe its new altiplano ultimate 910p is \u201cthe irresistible elegance of infinite slenderness . \u201d it is a statement that is both poetic and accurate as when it comes to producing thin watches , the luxury brand keeps setting records and doing it with style and elegance . somehow , someway this has to end ( at least with current technology ) and if it does end here then piaget may have accomplished something akin to baseball great , joe dimaggio\u2019s 56 - game hitting streak\u2014setting a mark that may never be broken . the piaget altiplano ultimate 910p automatic watch in . . .\nfrom september 12 until october 11 , watchmaker piaget will put its award - winning altiplano watches under the spotlight at printemps haussman , thereby revisiting its roots and taking a moment to look to the future .\npiaget\u2019s altiplano ultimate concept , introduced this week , sets new record for thinness at 2 . 0 mm . just this week , piaget formally introduced the altiplano ultimate concept , powered by the 900p - uc . the result of four years of research at the hands of piaget\u2019s research and innovation division , it is touted as the world\u2019s thinnest hand - wound mechanical watch . you may remember that the altiplano ultimate automatic 910p made its much - awaited debut last month , further celebrating the emblematic altiplano , which marked 60 years in 2017 . that watch\u2014at just 4 . 30mm thick\u2014is an integral part of the u . . .\naccording to piaget , the first three stages of development are general , but not all adults come to the formal operational stage . the development of formal operational thought relies in part on the process of schooling .\nthe complainant says the domain name is confusingly similar to its piaget trademarks and that the respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in the domain name , which was registered and is being used in bad faith .\nthe first of its ultra - thin movements \u2013 and the first in the altiplano collection \u2013 was revealed at baselworld in 1957 with a 2 mm - thick 9p manual - winding movement designed by valentin piaget .\nnot bad , but the polo s could have been much sexier and much more unique . it seems piaget wanted to be on the safe side . but guys always remember : no risk , no fun \u2026\n11 . all prices are on request ! \uf076 to give a rough estimate of the price of piaget watches or jewelry : \uf071 piaget ` s steel models of ap\u2019s iconic line costs $ 25 , 600 on rubber straps and $ 26 , 000 on horn back alligator straps \uf071 its rose - gold casing costs at $ 40 , 700 on the strap and $ 69 , 200 on the bracelet \uf076 the pricing is naturally high end and its consumer base is the premium segment in the market . \uf076 piaget enjoys a loyal clientele , including the sheiks of arab , hollywood stars like jessica alba , melody gardot , matt damon etc\u2026\npiaget was founded in 1874 and became part of the richemont family in 1988 . it has been a pioneer in the luxury watch and jewelry segment for over 135 years . the complainant registered the trademark piaget in the united states on september 25 , 1973 for jewelry , no . 968 , 969 and on june 9 , 1959 for watches , no . 679 , 984 . both registrations have been renewed and are subsisting .\nthe much anticipated \u201cjackie\u201d movie , starring actress natalie portman as the famed first lady and directed by pablo larrain has more to offer than most . the portrayal of one of the most iconic women of the 20th century i said to be one of the most accurate renditions to date . also playing a starring role in the movie is swiss watch brand , piaget , which has made replica of a watch \u201cjackie \u201d wore in real life . natalie portman plays \u201cjackie\u201d in the upcoming movie \u2014 wearing a piaget watch in certain scenes . the watch is part of the brand\u2019s extremely piaget collection and is an oval - shaped dial . . .\nalex , what an interesting change of piaget . the polo s reminds me on a first look a bit of the pp nautilus . i find the new models very nice in design and attractive in price point .\nthe piaget limelight secret watch is housed in an 18ct pink gold case set with 449 diamonds . inspired by the architecture of samarkand , its mother - of - pearl and engraved gold star marquetry reflect palace splendour .\npiaget has not disappointed in the past and i see no reason why the future should be anything but spectacular . now , how can i finagle some wrist time with one ? my interests are purely academic , of course\u2026\nfor the foregoing reasons , in accordance with paragraphs 4 ( i ) of the policy and 15 of the rules , the panel orders that the domain name < piaget - orders . com > be transferred to the complainant .\nthe 18ct pink gold emperador tourbillon xl miniature enamel watch depicts a falcon in intense colours . it is powered by the world\u2019s thinnest mechanical - shaped tourbillon , manufacture piaget 602p , with its flying carriage visible at 12 o\u2019clock .\nmarking the 40th anniversary of its first quartz movement , piaget presents the emperador coussin xl 700p . this unconventional timepiece , produced as a limited edition of 188 pieces , is driven by a mechanical calibre with a quartz regulator .\n8 . retail presence \uf076 piaget has its retail presence in more than 80 countries with exclusive stores in either a hotel / multi retail luxury stores or as independent boutiques . \uf076 their supply & distribution system is divided into 5 major geographical regions : \uf0a0 europe \uf0a0 north america \uf0a0 south america & the caribbean \uf0a0 middle east & africa \uf0a0 asia oceania \uf076 the lifespan of a piaget creation is virtually limitless , provided that regular maintenance is carried out on it .\nthis fall , just as fashion show frenzies draw fashion lovers to the four style capitals of the world , piaget has instead opted to look to the second floor of printemps haussman , with a special exhibition that runs september 12 through october 10 . with the showcase , entirely dedicated to the manufacturer ' s altiplano watches , piaget will trace its watch - making history dating from the day in 1975 when the house craftsmen successfully developed the caliber 9p movement , the flattest manual winder of its kind . this was soon followed by the release of the iconic 12p , a token of technical prowess sought after by many . with its simple design which conceals the ultraflat mechanism , the altiplano appeals to socialites and businessmen alike . not to be missed is the last piece in the exhibition , the piaget antiplano date , which beautifully embodies the piaget obsession with technical detail and fine workmanship which is just as valuable now as in 1975 .\npiaget believed that newborn babies have a small number of innate schemas - even before they have had many opportunities to experience the world . these neonatal schemas are the cognitive structures underlying innate reflexes . these reflexes are genetically programmed into us .\nthe beginnings of the company back in 1874 \u2013 were humble . it was founded on the piaget family farm in the village of la c\u00f4te - aux - f\u00e9es ( french for \u201cfairy hill\u201d ) up in the swiss mountains . the dreamy , snowy winters spent among the hills and spruce forests were probably very conducive to developing innovative ideas . at the age of only 19 , georges edouard piaget created pocket watches , which were works of extreme precision . his son timoth\u00e9e , one of 14 children , focused on wristwatches . the grandchildren of the founder , g\u00e9rald and valentin , registered piaget as a trademark in 1943 , and pressed ahead with the creation and marketing of new models . the rest , as they say , is history .\n. piaget is a brand tld delegated in icann ' s new gtld program . the registry and manager is richemont dns inc . [ 1 ] the proposed application succeeded and was delegated to the root zone on 16 march , 2015 . [ 2 ]\npiaget have recently opened their largest flagship in the world , in paris : rue de la paix 7 , 75002 paris tel . + 33 ( 0 ) 1 58 62 37 00 opening hours : monday - saturday 10 : 30am - 7 : 00pm\n\u201cthis is a very reliable system , \u201d confirms eric klein , director of movement strategy at piaget . \u201cit is unaffected by magnetic fields and highly shock - resistant . furthermore , it has a chronometric performance of one second a day . \u201d developed to mark the 40th anniversary of piaget\u2019s first quartz movement \u2013 the extra - thin 7p introduced in 1976 \u2013 this emperador coussin xl 700p is proposed as a limited edition of 188 pieces and took two years to research and develop , with ten patents pending .\nto piaget , cognitive development was a progressive reorganization of mental processes as a result of biological maturation and environmental experience . children construct an understanding of the world around them , then experience discrepancies between what they already know and what they discover in their environment .\nmany ideas and assumptions of cognitivism can be traced back to the early decades of the twentieth century . of all theories , the theories of jean piaget of switzerland are the ones that have provided psychology with very elaborated account of developmental changes in cognitive abilities .\npiaget finally made a clear effort to attract a new and younger clientele . in terms of quality it is simply a perfect watch . but we are facing a moment of great uncertainty on the national and international scenario as a consequence of many well known causes . so the moment to launch the polo s ( it was the 14th july 2016 in new york ) was not the best one . imho such a \u201cyoung\u201d piaget watch should have been on the market for years now and already today be an icon .\nlike jaeger - lecoultre and vacheron constantin , piaget is renowned for its ultra - thin watches and has \u2013 at one time or another \u2013 manufactured the world\u2019s thinnest mechanical watch , thinnest chronograph , thinnest hand - wound movement and thinnest self - winding mechanical movement .\n\u201cwe are launching the limelight stella watch , the first automatic complication watch dedicated to women and entirely designed and developed in the manufactures of la c\u00f4te - aux - f\u00e9es and geneva . this writes a new chapter in piaget\u2019s enduring love story with women . \u201cwe will also unveil \u2018secrets & lights : a mythical journey by piaget\u2019 \u2013 a collection of 38 watches . this collection celebrates the union of haute horlogerie and the artistic craft , and shows both the level of creativity and skills of [ our ] designers and artisans . \u201d\naudemars piguet baume & mercier bell & ross blancpain breguet breitling brm bulgari cartier chanel chopard ebel girard - perregaux hublot iwc jaquet droz jaeger - lecoultre a . lange & s\u00f6hne montblanc omega panerai parmigiani fleurier patek philippe piaget richard mille rolex tag heuer tudor vacheron constantin zenith\npiaget ( 1936 ) was the first psychologist to make a systematic study of cognitive development . his contributions include a stage theory of child cognitive development , detailed observational studies of cognition in children , and a series of simple but ingenious tests to reveal different cognitive abilities .\nthe concept of schema is incompatible with the theories of bruner ( 1966 ) and vygotsky ( 1978 ) . behaviorism would also refute piaget\u2019s schema theory because is cannot be directly observed as it is an internal process . therefore , they would claim it cannot be objectively measured .\nwhen i in july saw the piaget polo s in real the impression of a deja vu was even stronger than on the picture here . the new polo s has borrowed design elements of the patek philippe aquanaut and the patek philippe nautilus . both very successful sport watches \u2026\nfor 140 years the name piaget has been synonymous with top quality watchmaking . in that time , the swiss manufacturer has also excelled in jewelry design . it does , however , remain committed to its heritage of world - famous watches : ultra - thin and always inspired !\n15 . insider view\u2026 \uf076 the altiplano project - launched in june 2011 in partnership with the hug ( geneva university hospitals ) and the raft telemedicine network . four new health centres \u2013 potosi , colcha - k , and llica uyuni \u2013 have been equipped with ultrasound and electrocardiogram equipment . \uf076 telemedicine project in the bolivia \uf076 piaget jeunes talents prizes - piaget and the geneva university of art and design ( head ) support students and graduates of bachelors and masters courses in jewellery , watch and accessories design with annual awards to promote innovation in their field .\npiaget ' s ( 1936 ) theory of cognitive development explains how a child constructs a mental model of the world . he disagreed with the idea that intelligence was a fixed trait , and regarded cognitive development as a process which occurs due to biological maturation and interaction with the environment .\ntoday , piaget is proud to be one of the last swiss watch making manufactures , benefiting from an extensive mastery of the jeweller\u2019s art . with this savoir - faire , the brand can look to the future with audacity and creative flair , while remaining faithful to its traditional values .\none hundred and forty years\u2019 worth of uninterrupted history have allowed piaget to forge its unique jewellery and watchmaking expertise . the brand is a genuine fine watchmaking manufacture that brings together the art of ultraflat technology and the finest jewel - setting , characterised by its undyingly elegant and refined aesthetics .\nthe idea was so successful that , after four further versions were created , it eventually led to becoming the basis for swatch watches , which launched in 1983 . the brand - new sistem51 also similarly goes down this road , though piaget takes the crown as the king of mechanical thinness .\n) . in other words , the core competencies of many advanced cognitive abilities are present from early infancy , but nevertheless undergo substantial developmental change . one critical component of piaget ' s view that underlies virtually all modern research on cognitive development is the idea that cognitive development is an active process .\nfor example , babies have a sucking reflex , which is triggered by something touching the baby ' s lips . a baby will suck a nipple , a comforter ( dummy ) , or a person ' s finger . piaget , therefore , assumed that the baby has a ' sucking schema . '\n( 2years - 7years ) . this is the stage when the child acquires a mastery of a language and becomes able to use words to represent objects and images in a symbolic fashion . piaget terms this stage pre - operational because children are not yet able to use their developing mental capabilities systematically .\nalthough piaget has replaced the regular production of extra flat 9p manual wind movements with the 430p family , they have no current extra - flat automatic movements in the same class as the old and much missed 12p . . . . . . . not yet , anyway . . . . . .\nvacheron constantin is one of four richemont brands to open in toronto this year . vacheron constantin , iwc and panerai are the latest in a bevy of luxury watch brands to open boutiques at toronto\u2019s yorkdale shopping centre . the mall has become canada\u2019s hottest destination for luxury brands , including rolex ( raffi jewellers ) , montblanc , cartier , omega , piaget , van cleef & arpels and now vacheron constantin , iwc and panerai . four richemont - owned brands \u2013 iwc , panerai , vacheron constantin and piaget \u2013 have opened separate boutiques in a single space formerly occupied by williams sonoma , which . . .\nbecause of his creative prowess , piaget was not only able to afford designing such extravagances , but was also able to turn them into sparkling reality . for example , with the world\u2019s first hands made of onyx or coral ; glass mosaics consisting of 5 , 000 pieces ; enamel micro - paintings on watch faces ; and tiny pictures applied in layers and bonded together at temperatures above 800\u00b0c \u2013 a process that is repeated about 20 times for each layer . for prince albert of monaco , piaget even created a diamond pattern in the shape of his fingerprint . \u201cwe took his print at a special gala dinner , with the aid of some ink and a notepad . the ink was so difficult to remove that the prince was forced to spend the remainder of the evening with a blue index finger , \u201d remembers piaget\u2019s sixty - year - old ceo , laughing . the watch was subsequently auctioned off for charity .\nthere are quite a few challenges that must be taken into consideration when designing ultra - thin movements , and piaget has done a tremendous job of mastering these in the past . with the 900p , the company has gone as far as eliminating some of those challenges by sidestepping problems in the first place .\nvygotsky , a contemporary of piaget , argued that social interaction is crucial for cognitive development . according to vygotsky the child ' s learning always occurs in a social context in co - operation with someone more skillful ( mko ) . this social interaction provides language opportunities and language is the foundation of thought .\ntom holland wears a piaget altiplano skeleton at the 90th annual academy awards ( photo frazer harrison / getty images ) watches are always popular accessories at the oscars , and the 90th edition of the academy awards was no exception . here are some of the best watches i saw during the telecast . presenter tom holland ( spider - man ) , showing exceptionally good taste , wore a delightful piaget altiplano skeleton in a 38 mm white gold case . this ultra - thin automatic watch powered by caliber 1200s stands out thanks to its blackened skeletonized movement . presenter oscar isaac , \u201cpoe dameron\u201d in the re . . ."]}
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s3g inc , defendant , represented by david max seeberger , the gibson law group .\nsenthil angamuthu , defendant , represented by david max seeberger , the gibson law group .\nbefore the court is the defendants clientis - s3g , inc . and senthil angamuthu ' s motion to dismiss ( doc . 8 ) , filed january 9 , 2015 . after considering the motion , briefs , record , and applicable law , the court denies defendants clientis - s3g , inc . and senthil angamuthu ' s motion to dismiss ( doc . 8 ) for lack of personal jurisdiction .\non january 9 , 2015 , defendants moved to dismiss the action against them under federal rule of civil procedure 12 ( b ) ( 2 ) for lack of personal jurisdiction . instead of responding to the motion to dismiss , plaintiffs filed their motion in opposition to defendants ' motion to dismiss on february 2 , 2015 , presumably because the deadline to respond to the motion to dismiss had expired . the court construes plaintiffs motion as a response to the motion to dismiss . defendants did not file a reply in support of their motion .\na federal court has jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant if the state long - arm statute confers personal jurisdiction over that defendant , and if the exercise of jurisdiction is consistent with due process under the united states constitution . ruston gas turbines , inc . v . donaldson co . , inc . , 9 f . 3d 415 , 418 ( 5th cir . 1993 ) . because the texas long - arm statute extends to the limits of federal due process , schlobohm v . schapiro , 784 s . w . 2d 355 , 357 ( tex . 1990 ) , the court must determine whether ( 1 ) the defendants have established\nminimum contacts\nwith the forum state ; and , ( 2 ) whether the exercise of personal jurisdiction over the defendants would offend\ntraditional notions of fair play and substantial justice .\nruston gas , 9 f . 3d at 418 ( citing international shoe co . v . washington , 326 u . s . 310 , 316 ( 1945 ) ) .\ndefendants contend that they do not have minimum contacts with texas and , contrary to plaintiffs ' assertion , they do not do business in the state . defendants contend that plaintiffs ' claims arise from their contacts with plaintiffs in india , the place where the parties entered into a loan agreement and memorandum of understanding . defendants assert that plaintiffs fail to explain that the $ 150 , 000 loaned to defendants was wired from india to a bank in georgia , where defendants are citizens . defendants assert that if , as plaintiffs contend , there was any fraud in the transaction , it would have taken place in india , not texas . defendants contend that the loan documents and postdated checks referred to by plaintiffs were signed in india and the other documents relied on by plaintiffs do not provide a basis for personal jurisdiction . defendants contend that , other than plaintiffs ' allegation regarding a\nfinal meeting in dallas ,\nthere is no specific allegation in the complaint regarding acts by defendants undertaken in texas , and plaintiffs ' allegations instead refer to their own business activities in texas . defendants contend that plaintiffs ' business activities in texas and one meeting in dallas do not show that defendants had purposeful contacts with the forum sufficient for the assertion of personal jurisdiction . defendants assert that specific jurisdiction cannot be conferred , because none of plaintiffs claims arises from defendants ' contacts with texas . in support of their motion , defendants submitted the declaration of angamuthu .\n5 . in the course of purchase and sale negotiations defendants provided plaintiff with detailed operation , asset and holding information . in september 2011 defendant provided plaintiff with a due diligence report ( attached as exhibit a ) . contrary to angamuthu ' s sworn declaration that neither he nor clientis ever conducted any business in the state of texas ( see exhibit b - 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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 ."]}
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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": 55295, "summary": [{"text": "mesopotamia air or mesopotamia airlines was a short-lived airline based in sulaimaniyah , iraq , operating scheduled flights from sulaimaniyah international airport to amsterdam , frankfurt and london via vienna .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the official general sales agent ( gsa ) in germany was the company al-iraqia air travel gmbh ( horus air travel & cargo gmbh ) located in frankfurt/main . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "mesopotamia air", "paragraphs": ["flying for nordic leisure , operated by map and painted in mesopotamia colours . what a mix !\nwhen troubled flared again , villages held by rebellious tribes were attacked from the air .\nsave fleet air arm to get e - mail alerts and updates on your ebay feed .\np & p22b ripon - blackbur n ripon no . 820 sqdn . fleet air arm crew signed\nit may be possible to effect economies during the course of the present year by holding mesopotamia through the agency of the air force rather than by a military force . it has been pointed out that by your air force you have not to hold long lines of communications because the distance would only be one or one - and - a - half hours ' flight by aeroplane . it is essential in dealing with mesopotamia to get the military expenditure down as soon as the present critical state of affairs passes away .\n( manchester : manchester university press , 1990 ) . omissi often refers to\nmesopotamia ,\nthe older name for the territory that would soon be called iraq .\nthe policing role of most political moment carried out by the royal air force during the 1920s was to maintain the power of the arab kingdoms in transjordan and iraq ; but aeroplanes also helped to dominate other populations under british sway . schemes of air control similar to that practiced in mesopotamia were set up in the palestine mandate in 1922 and in the aden protectorate six yeats later . bombers were active at various times against rioters in egypt , tribesmen on the frontier , pastoralists in the southern sudan and nomads in the somali hinterland . the air force intervened against organized workers in the british class struggle and against the rebels fighting for irish independence . as the treasury imposed strict limits upon military spending , each of the three services fought hard against the others for a larger share of a smaller whole , so the air ministry tried to extend the geographical limits of air policing to gain prestige , influence and funds .\nbut churchill persisted in his attempts to find cheaper method of holding mesopotamia . by early 1920 the garrison still included 14 , 000 british troops , besides indians , and expenditure was then running at about \u00e2\u00a318 million a year . driven by this financial imperative , churchill now began to think along more radical military lines . in mid - february he asked [ chief of the air staff hugh ] trenchard whether he would be\nprepared to take mesopotamia on\n: the bat an increase of five or six million pounds in the air force estimates and appointment of an air officer as commander - in - chief . churchill believed that the country could be cheaply policed by aircraft armed with gas bombs , supported by as few as 4 , 000 british and 10 , 000 indian troops ; and he invited trenchard to submit a scheme along those lines . trenchard obliged , as he wanted to find an independent peacetime role to secure the future of his obliged , as he wanted to find an independent peacetime role to secure the future of his fledging service . the air staff drew up a plan by which mesopotamia would be garrisoned by ten air force squadrons , mainly concentrated at baghdad . regular troops would be used only to guard air bases and perhaps for some limited co - operation with the bombers . as trenchard pointed out , aircraft could strike swiftly into areas barely accessible to ground forces , could distribute propaganda and could obtain early intelligence of hostile masses . churchill outlined his scheme to the house of commons on 22 march .\nall categories editor ' s pics screener ' s choice photos of the week accident photos air - to - air photos airport ( terminal ) photos artistic ( effects ) photos business jet photos cabin ( interior ) photos cargo aircraft photos flight deck ( cockpit ) photos helicopter photos lighter - than - air photos night / sunrise / sunset photos small prop ( cessna , etc . ) special paint schemes wing view ( out the window ) warbird / vintage\nthe air minister , lord thomson , detailed how one district of\nrecalcitrant chiefs\nwas subdued in the liwa region on the euphrates in november 1923 .\none of britain ' s mandates was iraq - mesopotamia as it was then . but welding together a new country and subjugating disparate ethnic and religious groups who felt that they had simply swapped one imperial turkish master for another british one proved costly .\nat wings we promise to streamline your journey and ensure it is a relaxing and fun filled experience . we take away the hassles and headaches and as our expert agents handle your air bookings , air ticketing , confirmations and anything and everything possible to guarantee you a pleasant voyage . we provide quick and effective air ticketing and transfers , both international as well as domestic . we are completely queued in on all the airlines , their schemes and discounts and ensure that you get the most out of everything .\nlord thomson went on to spell out why air power was essential in iraq . the language may have changed over the last 90 years , but some of the argument sounds familiar .\nif applied robustly and persistently , modern airpower can inflict a debilitating sense of helplessness on adversaries like isis , who lack effective air defences ,\nsays former major general of the us air force charlie dunlap jr , now a law professor at duke university .\nthey can become more concerned about hiding from airstrikes in order to simply survive than about wreaking havoc .\nmesopotamia is widely considered to be the cradle of civilization by the west . mesopotamia literally means the land between rivers corresponding to the tigris - euphrates river system . today this area consists of most of iraq , kuwait , and parts of syria , and turkey . although not newsworthy at the time , the discovery of oil reserves in south persia ( now iran ) in 1908 by a british born entrepreneur became a motivating factor for both britain and germany . of course at the time , the british military , specifically their navy , had limited interest as the royal navy ' s ships ran on coal . germany had interest , again not specifically for the oil , but as an outlet for their commerce . germany had managed to find an ally in the ottoman empire and the turkish army was led by german advisors . of course by the time wwi initiated , oil had reached a new level of importance leading both the british and the germans to add military resources to mesopotamia . that being said , the conflict in mesopotamia was largely a proxy war between the british empire ' s indian forces and germany ' s consultants leading the turkish forces .\nwith british planes once again in the skies over iraq , it sounds like a story from the last few days . but britain first tried to exercise control over iraq from the air in the 1920s .\nthis book is the expansion of a combination of four articles published by mark lax in the australian society of ww1 aero historians ' 14 - ' 18 journal between 2005 and 2013 . additional text and the majority of photographs were from the ray vann / mike o ' connor mesopotamia collection . mike o ' connor , ray vann , and colin waugh spent over forty years researching the rfc / rnas activities in mesopotamia . they were able to track down surviving officers and their families to obtain thousands of photographs , copies of logbooks , and copies of diaries . the appendices offer another 36 pages on the aircraft and officers involved .\nagainst this backdrop , mark lax provides a thoroughly interesting history of the air war in mesopotamia , chronologically from beginning to end . air support started with two outdated , but serviceable aircraft and four of australia ' s seven qualified pilots . the australian half - flight was born . why half - flight ? it was named so because there was only enough personnel for half of a flight ( where a flight consisted of four aircraft - a term winston churchill claimed to have invented ) . the authors provide a very readable style to tell the story , supplemented with first person accounts and many photographs . eventually more aircraft and personnel joined , but the aircraft were usually heavily worn and not suitable for use on the front lines in france . although this story is primarily from the british perspective , mark lax does include the german perspective and includes first person accounts from their side as well . the transition continues from the australian half - flight to the arrival of the rfc and the eventual merger with the rnas to form the raf in april 1918 . modern ( well more modern than what they had been using ) british aircraft were beginning to make their way to mesopotamia which elicited a corresponding response from the germans .\nbritish planes are involved in a third air campaign over iraq in 23 years . but the raf has bombed iraq before - more than 90 years ago - and that controversial strategy has had a huge impact on modern warfare and the middle east .\nfor harris , what was true of iraq was true of germany . as ajp taylor said of him :\nhe genuinely believed that the german people could be cowed from the air as he had once cowed the tribesmen of irak ( sic ) .\nbut there are some that make the case that any calculation about the use of air power alone must take into account modern technology . collateral damage can be minimised more effectively than ever before , says elizabeth quintana , director of military sciences at the royal united services institute .\nthe society ' s first book ,\nnieuports in rfc , rnas & raf service\n, has sold out - and is now available only as a download . our second and third books are the hugely popular\nroyal aircraft factory fe2b / d & variants in rfc , raf , rnas & afc service\nand\nsopwith dolphin in rfc , raf and polish service\n- and stock levels of both are getting perilously low . if you want one of these , i suggest you place an order soon . now here ' s our fourth book : wings over mesopotamia , the air war in iraq 1914 - 18 softback , 144 pages , 210 x 297mm and including over 450 photograph , most never previously published\nthe alternatives to the employment of the air arm in backward countries of poor communications and with a wide scattered population are , first , an occupation by ground forces so complete as to put out of the mind of disaffected elements any hope or temptation to resist government authority . occupation on this scale would involve large numbers of troops and heavy expenditure .\nfor the raf though , the lessons of iraq were doctrinal , not budgetary . they came to believe that bombing was enough to win a war . as the historian ajp taylor put it :\nhere was an independent strategy of the air . from this moment , it was accepted that bombs could not only quell tribal revolts , but could win a great war .\nit is fair to say that isis has not yet felt the full potential of coalition airpower ,\nhe continues .\nif a fully - resourced and truly determined air campaign takes place , the kind of isis that we will see in the future will likely be one that kurdish , iraqi , and syrian opposition ground forces will have the capacity to effectively confront and dispatch .\nthe cost of the large mesopotamian garrison was thought excessive by almost all british politicians , but it was much less clear how to limit the occupying forces without loosening the imperial hold over at least part of the country . in august 1919 [ minister of war and air winston ] churchill had warned that the garrison of 25 , 000 british and 80 , 000 indian troops would have to be drastically cut , and in november 1919 he suggested that british power could be more cheaply maintained if mechanized forces replaced some units of foot . he advised that the infantry garrison be reduced to a small force in a fortified camp near baghdad , with blockhouses at other important points , while mechanized units - on land , on river and in the air - patrolled the rest of the country . this was the first of several similar schemes proposed by churchill over the next two years . [ \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 ]\nthe book is144 pages long , excluding covers . there are no blank pages and no advertising . i counted 451 black and white photographs along with 25 tables . the inside front cover features a 1920 color map of mesopotamia with a detailed inset of baghdad . another 12 black and white maps are included throughout the text . the front cover features a painting by ken farmer ,\naid for kut\nfeaturing short type 827 seaplane , 8044 . the upper rear cover features a ken farmer painting ,\ntigris morning\n, featuring a caudron g . iii and hms firefly . the lower rear cover shows short type 827 , 8047 , surrounded by shipping in the shatt - al - arab waterway at basra .\nonce you engage with wings travels , you can put aside your visa worries . our team of extremely efficient and experienced of professionals are totally equipped to handle all the requisite paperwork . visas and passports are a part of our complete suite of travel solutions apart from air ticketing and forex services . so we assure you that all you need to concentrate on is ensuring your luggage is packed right with your handy cam and other gadgets while we take care of the details and the services .\njust like we promised we have thought of everything till the very last detail . from when you land at the airport to begin your journey we will be there to pick you up and take you around . at wings travels , we have a modern and extensive fleet of cars from which you can pick whichever you want . chauffeurs , air conditioning , the most modern music systems and speakers , tinted windows to afford you privacy and a host of other options to ensure that you cruise in comfort .\nboth churchill and trenchard tried to vast the most flattering light upon actions of the royal air force . during the first week of july there were fierce fighting around samawa and rumaitha on the euphrates but , churchill told the cabinet on 7 july ,\nour attack was successful . . . the enemy were bombed and machine - gunned with effect by aeroplanes which cooperated with the troops . '\nduring the blockade of rumaitha , aircraft attacked rebel positions and dropped ammunition and food to the beleaguered imperial garrison .\nbefore the rebellion the squadrons of the royal air force had already been active in the policing of iraq . lieutenant - general aylmer haldane praised the\nadmirable work of the raf under extremely arduous conditions\nafter bombers had been used to suppress unrest in kurdistan in the winter of 1919 - 20 and again the following spring . aircraft also patrolled the british line of communications between baghdad and mosul and took punitive action against the sufran tribe in the diwaniyah area . but the 1920 rebellion convinced several observers that aircraft could not replace ground troops as the main imperial police force in iraq . haldane acknowledged that aeroplanes had proved proved of great value during the revolt for reconnaissance , close support , pursuit , rapid communication and demonstration ; but he denied that aircraft alone could force the submission of tribes who were committed to rebellion . 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as the defeated ottoman empire fell apart . the allies then carved up the region with a series of\nmandates\n.\nit gave them control of new countries , with the notion of independence postponed until the peoples of the region were considered ready to rule themselves .\nan uprising in iraq in may 1920 united sunni and shia briefly against the british . it was put down , but required the deployment of more than 100 , 000 british and indian troops . thousands of arabs were killed . hundreds of british and indian soldiers died . the military campaign cost britain tens of millions of pounds - money it could not afford after the great war .\na new way of controlling iraq was needed , and the man who needed it most was winston churchill . as war secretary in lloyd george ' s coalition government , churchill had to square huge military budget cuts with british determination to maintain a grip on its mandate in iraq .\nthe result became known as\naerial policing\n. it was a policy churchill had first mused on in the house of commons in march 1920 , before the iraqi uprising had even begun .\nthe defeat of the iraqi uprising was credited in part to the deployment of raf bombers . the embryonic raf - attempting to carve out a permanent role for itself and avoid being consumed by the other armed services - took on command of all future military operations in iraq .\nhe wrote :\nas they refused to come in , bombing was then authorised and took place over a period of two days . the surrender of many of the headmen of the offending tribes followed .\nas far as the british government was concerned , the strategy was a pragmatic success . iraq was subdued by a handful of raf squadrons and a small force of troops . the raf maintained its military control over iraq until world war two , even after iraqi independence in 1932 .\nthe\ngreat war\nthe raf became convinced it could win by strategic bombing duly arrived in 1939 . the lessons of iraq were to be applied to germany .\none of the raf squadron leaders in iraq was arthur harris - who in 1942 assumed the leadership of raf bomber command . several of his senior officers in bomber command had served in the same squadron .\nthe destruction of hamburg , dresden and scores of other german cities and towns followed . around 600 , 000 germans , mostly civilians , perished . but although the crews of bomber command fought with great gallantry - more than 55 , 000 crewmen were killed and 19 victoria crosses won - the raf ' s strategic bombing campaign alone could not force germany ' s surrender . the allied armies were required to destroy hitler ' s war machine .\nfor some modern historians the answer is an unequivocal yes . they see the us strategy in the middle east , afghanistan and pakistan as the direct descendant of that original british campaign .\nprof priya satia , associate professor of modern british history at stanford university in california , has written extensively about the history of aerial campaigns in the region .\naerial strategy was developed by the british in the middle east between world war one and world war two . a bit of what the americans do now is borrowed from that experience ,\nshe says .\nthis reflexive recourse to an aerial strategy still in the middle east is not a coincidence . it comes out of this long history that this part of the world can take it .\nsatia argues that it was cultural and geographical stereotyping as much as the issue of cost that persuaded britain that using bombers in iraq in the 1920s was justified .\nthey were used in iraq because there were certain ideas about iraq . it was perceived as all tribal , all desert , all bedouin , and that such people and such terrain could take violence that others could not . the assumptions about the people who lived there made it permissible to use planes there .\nshe sees the strongest link in the deployment of drones - used by the us in yemen , pakistan and afghanistan but also now in recent us strikes in syria and iraq against islamic state .\nthe bombing of iraq in the 1920s is very similar to what the us drones have done in yemen and afpak . it ' s aerial policing .\nthe uk operates dual - mode brimstone [ missiles ] which are by far the lowest collateral weapon system in the world and used in the battle for misrata in libya ,\nshe says . british forces were able to target pro - gaddafi forces on one street and leave civilians unhurt on a parallel one , she adds .\nwhen you are operating in an area with enemy forces embedded within the local population ,\nsays quintana ,\nthen having a system that can be very precise is obviously advantageous .\nsatia is dismissive of the argument that today ' s aerial attacks are different because they are precise .\nthere ' s always collateral damage , no matter how precise it is . reports show that the designation ' militant ' has been used much too freely . secrecy surrounding strikes fuels suspicions of high casualties . the strategy creates anger and new recruits .\nyet there have been many who have backed drone strikes for the damage done to al - 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{"id": 55307, "summary": [{"text": "red line synthetic oil is a synthetic lubricants manufacturer located in benicia , california , united states .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "it is part of phillips 66 spectrum corporation . ", "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 - 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", "topic": 9}], "title": "bark ( company )", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 66 bark reviews submitted anonymously by bark employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if bark is right for you .\nbark sends you customer requests relevant to your profession & location . reply to the ones you think are suitable by contacting them directly through bark .\nbark is a multi award winning company specializing in the management and care of significant gardens and grounds operating in auckland , wellington , christchurch and the hawkes bay .\nhow bark & co . sold 20 million products and dominated the dog subscription space\nprofessionals on bark with reviews are more than twice as likely to convert the business .\ncustomers place a \u2018 bark \u2019 so we can help them find professionals . we ask specific questions about their bark and review every request to make sure it ' s detailed and legitimate .\n\u201cbark on the other hand has a proven model for attracting buyers . people come to bark and set out their needs ( e . g . i\u2019m looking for a guitar teacher for my son\nkeep lines of communication open , take all of the feedback into account , and keep bark weird .\n\u201cwe are delighted to have purchased the assets of the company and look forward to working with the team . \u201d\nbark is currently in the process of transferring the accounts of skillpages\u2019 25 million users over to its service .\ncustomers are encouraged to leave a review when they hire you on bark , but other customers can also add reviews - even those who didn ' t come from bark . we highly recommend that you reach out to all of your customers and encourage them to leave a review on your bark profile - regardless of how you found them .\nthe growing number of consumers eager to pamper their pooches has fueled some impressive growth for bark & co . while the company has competition , it has shipped over 20 million products - - and it remains the biggest player in the space .\nbark has one of the highest qualified teams of any major gardening company in the country , with 75 % of our team having formal qualifications ( a level well above the industry average . ) we bring a wealth of experience to every job .\nbark is an online service for finding and hiring local professionals , and was founded by andrew michael and kai feller .\nthen they asked me , ' who ' s your hat company ? who ' s your glove company ? '\nsays bill .\ni said , ' hmmm , i don ' t know , who do you want it to be ? '\nbark is acquiring the intellectual property of skillpages for an undisclosed sum , and is in discussions with employees about future prospects .\nfrom type 2 diabetes to antioxidant activity : a systematic review of the safety and efficacy of common and cassia cinnamon bark .\nkevin j . boucher founded supreme industries in 1982 as a land clearing enterprise and has since grown his company into a diversified development group comprising supreme industries , supreme forest products , new england bark mulch and playground surfacing , and e . r . hinman & sons .\nbark & co is the handiwork of matt meeker , henrik werdelin ( prehype ) and carly strife . brought together by their love of all things canine , these three launched bark & co\u2019s first product , barkbox , with little thought as to how popular it was going to be . as barkbox grew , so did their understanding of the loyal dog parents that loved their monthly box of goodies . the success of the box led to the creation of bark & co , a company that is dedicated to building products that foster the health and happiness of dogs everywhere .\nanti - oxidant effects of cinnamon ( cinnamomum verum ) bark and greater cardamom ( amomum subulatum ) seeds in rats fed high fat diet .\nin the intervening years all treat got into the bark chip markets . back then all of this was imported in from the united states . however , the forestry industry in ontario was burying or burning its bark . \u201cin the early 1980s we worked with what was then called the ontario development corporation to purchase equipment and find sources of bark . we started to produce bark chips . at the same time we were looking for a replacement for peat moss\u201d . the bark fines , a by - product of producing bark chips , was found to be a suitable replacement for peat moss , if used in the correct way . \u201cthis is where we had to learn how to compost and where we developed our composting expertise\n. said white . \u201cbark fines could make a great growing media but if they were not composted properly they would kill plants . \u201d ultimately this work solved two problems : a viable replacement for peat moss was created and a waste management issue was addressed .\nyour profile is your dedicated presence on bark . we send your profile to customers when you reply to them , so that they can find out about your business , see your credentials and read reviews . sellers with a comprehensive and well - written profile secure far more business on bark .\nformer skype executive laura shesgreen , who took over the day - to - day running of skillpages from its founder iain macdonald in 2013 , has left the company .\nantibacterial mode of action of cinnamomum verum bark essential oil , alone and in combination with piperacillin , against a multi - drug - resistant escherichia coli strain .\nbark & co . is mum about its subscriber numbers , but strife says the company has shipped a total of over four and a half million boxes . the company has also branched out to include several other businesses . its advertiser - supported barkpost is filled with dog news and videos and gets 10 million unique visitors a month ; barkshop is an e - commerce site where customers can buy all manner of dog paraphernalia without the committing to a subscription ; and barklive sponsors dog - centric live events such as open bark night , where waggish stand - up comedians share drinks and dog stories (\nthree corgis walk into a bar . . .\n) .\nthanks to matt meeker , carly strife , and henrik werdelin , the canine - crazed co - founders of bark & co . , dogs can now start looking forward to the mailman ' s arrival . barkbox provides a monthly delivery of innovative treats and toys that pups can wolf down and tear apart to their hearts ' content . the growing number of consumers eager to pamper their pooches has fueled some impressive growth : the five - year - old company has shipped more than 25 million products . while the company has competition , such as petgiftbox and pawpack , it ' s still the biggest player in the space , says strife . in fact , the company just announced $ 60 million in series c funding led by august capital . bark & co . doubled revenue last year and is on track to do the same in 2016 .\nnick\u2019s produced a couple of videos for us in his own unique style \u2013 explaining to both buyers and sellers alike how to get the most out of bark .\nthe acquisition is an obvious fit for bark . com , given the shared local skills focus . michael specifically references skillpages\u2019 \u201cextensive community of suppliers\u201d as the draw .\nbarkbox still accounts for the lion ' s share of the company ' s revenue ( 75 - 80 percent ) , says strife . still , she notes that the company is constantly evaluating new business models , with a goal to launch one or two new businesses each year . werdelin is also a co - founder of prehype , an innovation and product - design studio that incubated bark & co .\nwe share an office with prehype ,\nsays strife .\ninnovation is definitely at our core .\na note about the acquisition on the skillpages website says the two services are being combined , with skillpages brand going away , the user data being transferred over to bark . com , and logins reactivated for the latter service later this week . michael adds that the company is in discussions with skillpages staff but notes ceo laura sheesgreen has departed .\nserial entrepreneur michael has sold businesses worth close to a combined \u20ac200 million . his first company , which he founded while still in his teens , sold for a reported \u20ac80 million .\nmacdonald , a core investor , was replaced as chief executive by former skype executive laura shesgreen a year ago and the company employeed thirty - six people at the skillpages\u2019 dublin office .\ninc . ' s 11th annual 30 under 30 list features the young founders taking on some of the world ' s biggest challenges . here , meet bark & co .\nbark delivers consistently high standards , while undertaking operations in an environmentally balanced manner . our objective is to create a safe more enjoyable landscape environment which manages natural resources for future generations .\nwe present the best projects suited to you based on your profession and location . if you think that you can help them with their project , you can talk to them directly through bark .\nthe company had been attempting to find a buyer for over six months when existing investors said they could not furnish further funds . skillpages shut abruptly before christmas with \u20ac24 million in debts and a liquidator was appointed .\nyou can upload pictures and videos , link to your social media accounts and give more information about your company ! it ' s a great way for you to show the customer exactly what you ' re about .\nand that is how bill came to be sitting in his parents ' front yard one day in 1986 , with paper and colored pencils , sketching and coloring the bark of a giant oak tree that grew there . bill believed that by layering the images of twigs and leaves over a vertical bark background , he could create a three - dimensional appearance that would match a variety of terrain\u2014and make his pattern distinct .\nthere are dozens of stories like this , because much of realtree ' s early growth was financed on a shoestring budget . in fact , the company ' s first facility was a rented empty church . bill and two or three employees worked in the upstairs office , they stored boxes in the baptismal room , and the sanctuary was the company ' s first warehouse . but those were exciting times , and each small success was celebrated by the entire staff .\nandrew michael , bark\u2019s co - founder , a serial entrepreneur who sold his previous businesses , livedrive and fasthosts , for close to $ 230 million , told tnw that he is in discussions with skillpages\u2019 36 employees .\nas a 5th generation family owned company , walker industries is a diversified corporation with a reputation for integrity , care & creativity . walker industries group of companies offers aggregates , paving & construction , emulsions and environmental waste & recycling solutions .\n\u201ci received an email from bark saying that they had a potential customer and didn ' t know what to think at first . once i set up an account and started speaking to customers , it helped me turn my business around . \u201d\nsupreme forest products is part of a 30 - year - old company with over 100 employees . we began in land clearing , chipping and grinding and maintain this as a core element of our business . today our multiple divisions offer total forest product coverage for our clients .\ninitially , the founders scoured etsy and a variety of trade shows to unearth products that pet owners wouldn ' t typically find at , say , petco . now , the company partners with its vendors to develop new products . will chen , co - founder of san francisco - based p . l . a . y . , says that bark helped his company , a maker of premium pet bedding , branch out into pet toys . the two companies brainstorm ideas , and p . l . a . y . produces the product which is first launched exclusively in barkbox subscriptions , then makes its way onto p . l . a . y . ' s website .\nwe grew more than 50 percent last year and i would say that barkbox contributed 60 to 70 percent of that growth ,\nsays chen .\nyour company description is a great opportunity for you to explain in your own words what you do and what sets you apart from other businesses in your industry . information like this can be a useful selling tool when convincing a potential customer to chose your business . take a look at\nstrife says the company also has donated more than $ 1 million in cash , adoption support , and volunteer time to more than 3 , 000 dog - related charities , including shelters and rescue organizations . and then there ' s barkgive , a crowdsourcing platform for dog - related causes .\nthat early business risk paid off . as a result , vision has become bill ' s greatest attribute and promotion his company ' s greatest strength . since that fledgling start in the late 1980s , realtree has steadily grown to become a household name and one of the strongest brands in the hunting industry .\nwe last wrote about skillpages , the irish startup that connected people with local service providers , when it redesigned its ios app in march last year . since then the company had a troubled time . it shut abruptly before christmas with $ 27 million ( \u20ac24 million ) in debts and a liquidator was appointed .\nbill had entered the hunting industry in 1983 , when he started spartan archery products in a back room of his father ' s boat dealership in columbus , georgia . spartan manufactured t - shirts at a local mill , which were sold to a variety of large retail customers across the country . but the commodity garment trade was a tough , low - profit - margin business that depended on high volume\u2014not easy for an established company and nearly impossible for a startup . bill was pinching pennies and fishing bass tournaments on the side to create income . meanwhile , he was constantly searching for ways to separate his company from the crowd .\nas a humorous aside , spartan - realtree products ( the company ' s new name ) couldn ' t afford to pay for the entire 20 - by - 20 - foot shot show booth that year , so bill had worked it out so that he could pay half up front and the rest on arrival .\nthere are many industries where official credentials are vitally important , and showcasing the hard work that you ' ve put into obtaining them can increase trust and help your chances of getting hired . make sure you list all of your credentials or the credentials of your team on your bark profile .\nour new england bark mulch and playground surfacing division manufactures hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of natural and dyed mulch products per year , and is the manufacturer of playsafe playground safety fibertm . it delivers to wholesale and retail customers throughout new england with its fleet of 75 trucks and trailers .\nthe handling of the rapid growth is not great and cumbersome to those putting in the work . not only that , but the stock of favouritism and cliquiness is incredibly apparent and demoralizes the team . leadership , mid management , does not stand up for the values espoused and it ' s hard to want to stay for long in an environment where it is apparent throughout . a lot of this would be fixed if there was a dedicated hr team at all levels of the company , especially given the size of bark . there is a new people team but there needs to be a way to hold mid management accountable to remove the double standard .\nfor over 30 years , penta manufacturing company has played a growing role in worldwide chemistry innovations and applications . as an industry leader , penta continues to pioneer chemistry - based solutions for practically every area of commerce . our products and expertise have helped fuel technical advances in dozens of commercial applications including flavoring , coloring , fragrances and chemical processes .\n\u201cthere\u2019s a strategy for everything we do , but we have no idea what we\u2019re doing , \u201d said bark content lead jonathan graziano , who previously worked for a digital agency . \u201cwe never know if something will be found universally funny , but we get obsessed with one of our dogs who loves to lick a couch . \u201d\n- big goals stay the same but how they ' re achieved changes often . this can feel confusing but is also the nature of how this fast - paced world works - organization is figuring out how to grow from a startup to a\nreal company\nand there are growing pains associated with that - many new managers figuring out how to be good managers\narctander has this to say \u201ccinnamon bark oil \u201cceylon\u201d is a pale yellow to dark yellow or brownish - yellow , somewhat oily liquid of extremely powerful , diffusive , warm - spicy , sweet and tenacious odor . the undertone and dryout notes reveal a persistent dryness which is very unique in combination with the distinct sweetness . characteristic is a dry powdery - dusty , but warm , uniform and lasting dry - out note . in the very first topnotes , one may find a certain fruity freshness , similar to the sweet candy - like freshness in a good clove bud oil . the main constituents of ceylon cinnamon bark oil are cinnamic aldehyde , eugenol , acet - eugenol , and trace amounts of various aldehydes . \u201d\nuse : arctander has this to say \u201ccinnamon bark oil \u201cceylon\u201d is a pale yellow to dark yellow or brownish - yellow , somewhat oily liquid of extremely powerful , diffusive , warm - spicy , sweet and tenacious odor . the undertone and dryout notes reveal a persistent dryness which is very unique in combination with the distinct sweetness . characteristic is a dry powdery - dusty , but warm , uniform and lasting dry - out note . in the very first topnotes , one may find a certain fruity freshness , similar to the sweet candy - like freshness in a good clove bud oil . the main constituents of ceylon cinnamon bark oil are cinnamic aldehyde , eugenol , acet - eugenol , and trace amounts of various aldehydes . \u201d\nsigma - aldrich is a leading life science and high technology company dedicated to providing high - quality , safe and certified flavor ingredients with transparent and easily accessible documentation to customers around the globe . sigma - aldrich also provides a suite of analytical tools that allow food analysts to simplify sample preparation , cleanup and analysis steps , while increasing sensitivity to trace ingredients and harmful substances to meet regulations and quality standards .\njiangyin healthway international trade co . , ltd is a professional company , main engaged in manufacturing and exporting aroma chemicals , food additives , cosmetic ingredient , pharmaceutical intermediates & other fine chemicals ; especially on aroma chemicals , as the major manufacturer of heterocyclic and sulphur aroma compounds , we are the leading independent ingredients supplier to the flavour and fragrance industries in china , can offer hundreds of different high quality aroma chemicals .\nuse with caution and in only very small quantites . will irritate skin . to reduce the irritating affects of the oil blend with eugenol ( clove oil ) 50 / 50 . steam distilled from the dried inner bark of cinnamomum spp . . europe and u . s . a . oils are the best . tsca definition 2008 : extractives and their physically modified derivatives . cinnamomum zeylanicum , lauraceae .\neastbank textiles had been responsible for finding a successful printing process , so that company became bill jordan ' s first licensee . eastbank textiles paid the license fee on each yard of fabric and passed the cost on to the manufacturer . at that time , no one really knew how to set up such an agreement , so that first contract that bill hammered out with eastbank textiles became the model for all the licensing agreements he has made since .\n- healthy , successful business - fast career growth and responsibility for an entrepreneurial spirit with ability to take ambiguous directions - management has courage to make tough short - term decisions to ensure the long - term success of the company . they know we must evolve in order to continue to move fast . - openness and honesty : ceo holds monthly amas where people can ask anonymous and public questions - i laugh a lot at work , the dogs and the people are funny\non deck for this year : taking the knowledge garnered from selling more than 20 million products and using it to develop a bark & co . - branded line of toys and treats . as for other animals - - such as , gulp , cats - - strife concedes her team has been somewhat mystified by the relationship people have with them .\nwe would sooner go into the baby space than that of any other animal ,\nshe says .\nwhen wally switzer from wal - mart asked bill if he would be able to make the garments to fill their orders , bill admitted he could never begin to handle the orders . it takes a lot of money to fire up a clothing manufacturing business , and bill was out of cash . wally told bill that wal - mart had a company called walls that made some of their hunting clothing . the bass pro buyer said the same thing , and so did the oshman ' s buyer . the name walls kept coming up .\nbut innovation within bark & co . hasn ' t always been a runaway success . in february 2014 , barkcare , an in - home veterinary care division that launched as an\nuber for vets ,\nwent to the happy hunting grounds after a fitful year .\nwe partnered with vets and had two staff vets in new york and san francisco ,\nsays strife .\nbut we realized we ' re not vets , and we don ' t know how to be innovative in that space .\nearly in the licensing process , bill realized that promotion of the camouflage pattern was important to his company ' s success . he also knew that manufacturers would only promote their own garments , and wouldn ' t care which camouflage pattern was on them . it became clear that bill would have to do all the promotion himself in order to create demand for the pattern . so he poured his efforts and meager finances into every possible avenue that could create positive publicity for realtree \u00ae . in many ways , he became a pioneer in the way products are promoted in the outdoor industry .\na wealth of experience , expertise and knowledge has allowed augustus to bridge the gulf in expectation and trust between growers and users of natural ingredients . the company works in partnership with customers on the one hand , and growers , farmers and distillers on the other . both users and producers can then focus on exactly what they do best , while skilled augustus technicians closely monitor and control the delivered product . this ensures users can have the confidence that they will receive the best raw materials suited to their requirements . augustus has invested in modern , well equipped laboratories to provide unparalleled control of quality , and a development environment that continues to produce innovative ranges of natural ingredients . the strength of the company is built on both its comprehensive knowledge base , and extensive stocks of raw materials for both fragrance and flavour use . to complement its range of conventional and organic essential oils and aroma chemicals , augustus also offers a steadily increasing range of its own , uk manufactured natural extracts , absolutes , resinoids and natural chemicals . these again are fully tested and certificated , and very tightly quality controlled . augustus is committed to promoting the use of natural ingredients , wherever the potential lies and to provide an environment of support and trust to both our customers and suppliers .\nas suppliers / distributors of ingredients to the fragrance and flavour industries , our goal is to provide high quality materials at competitive prices with an exceptional level of service . established in 1984 , srs aromatics ltd is an independent family owned business which has become very well - respected within the fragrance and flavour industry as a reliable and trustworthy partner . over the years this has allowed the company to develop strong relationships with many global manufacturers ; several of whom we represent in the uk . a core aim of our business is to work extremely closely with both our suppliers and customers to maximise service levels with minimum disruption to supply .\nskillpages , an online marketplace for local skills founded back in 2010 , has been acquired by a newer entrant to the space , urltoken ( born in 2012 ) , which focuses on attacking the same problem from the other way round : i . e . pushing skill - seekers\u2019 requests to providers , rather than providing a skills listing platform .\nhad raised several rounds of investor and state funding over its lifetime \u2014 more than $ 40 million , according to urltoken founder andrew michael . it also claimed to have amassed more than 20 million customers . but evidently found it tough to generate enough revenue to keep on trucking when it ran out of runway .\n\u201cskillpages was a bit like a linkedin for local service providers where individuals and companies could list their skills and build connections . their problem was that they had over $ 40m in funding and they didn\u2019t focus on monetising it early enough , they just wanted to build the network , \u201d says michael .\nafter school ) and we then source potential suppliers for them and connect them . \u201d\nurltoken is self - funded by michael who has founded multiple startups , and last year sold another of his companies \u2014 an online backup and file syncing business called livedrive \u2014 to j2 global for an undisclosed sum .\n\u201cskillpages has over 20 million customers , an extremely talented team and an outstanding technology platform , \u201d michael said on friday . \u201cthey share our vision of making it easier for consumers and small businesses to find local services online .\nfounded by iain macdonald \u2013 who sold his first business , perlico , for \u20ac70 million \u2013 skillpages attracted investment from michael smurfit\u2019s family trust , former u2 manager paul mcguinness and tech tycoon cyril mcguire , among others .\nthe state , through enterprise ireland , put in several rounds of funding in \u20ac250 , 000 tranches .\nthe names of 239 employers found to have underpaid 22 , 400 uk workers by a total of \u00a31 . 44m have been published today by the government .\nnico rosberg is immersing himself\u2014and some of his fortune\u2014in the world of \u201cimpact technologies . \u201d\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 by business matters . theme : dw focus by designwall . proudly powered by wordpress\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 .\nagc partners is pleased to announce that its client , livedrive , a leading london - based provider of cloud storage and online backup solutions in the u . s . and uk , has agreed to be acquired by j2 global . j2 global has purchased 100 % of the equity of livedrive\u2019s current shareholders , payable in cash . with a team led by ben howe , agc partners served as sole financial advisor to livedrive .\ni just wanted to say thank you for the outstanding work agc has done on this deal . i have been very impressed with the quality of work and the passion put into it . you and the agc team wipe the floor with the other banks we have met with . i have learned a lot through this process and i think the service we have had from you and the agc team has been excellent .\n\u00a9 in the u . s . , america ' s growth capital , llc dba agc partners is regulated by finra and is a member of sipc . in europe , america ' s growth capital europe , llp is an appointed representative of alternatives st . james , llp , which is authorized and regulated by the financial conduct authority . deals marked with an\n*\nare non - agc deals .\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 .\nskillpages attracted investment from a glittering lineup of backers , including irish business titan michael smurfit and u2\u2019s former manager paul mcguinness as well as enterprise ireland .\nstay tuned with our weekly recap of what\u2019s hot & cool by our ceo boris .\ntwitter suspended over 70m accounts since may . here ' s a better solution .\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 !\nyou will love our newsletter . we ' ll never send you spam , just offers , news and inspiration .\nhave a look to what our customers say about us : see all reviews .\nthe customer will see your messages and business profile and will hire you straight away . we have a large audience - the work will come flooding in quickly !\nmake sure your message to the customer is clear , well structured and professional . this is their first impression of you !\nyou need to address any questions they may have and be sure that your message is tailored towards their requirement . and make sure that there are no spelling or grammar mistakes !\nit ' s always good to provide an estimate . this gives the customer a basic idea on how much a job is going to cost them .\neven if you feel that you don ' t have enough information to provide an exact estimate , try to do so as you can change it as you find out more details about the job .\ngetting reviews is a great way to increase the chances of getting hired . it gives you a way to show off all of your happy customers .\nit ' s important that you take the time to get your customers to write you a review . research shows that you are up to 4 times more likely to get hired if you have some reviews .\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 .\n- communication - there are a lot of moving parts so things get to the team a little hurried at times . - a lot of stimulation in the environment so you have to be able to really balance out distractions and get your work done .\n- it ' s great that you promote within . . . keep doing that . - as you grow , try not to lose the magic you all have built . . . its pretty unique .\ndogs . people who genuinely care about their job . lots of smart co - workers who have great ideas . cool products and fun startup perks . room to work independently - - in fact it ' s encouraged . if you ' re looking for someone to tell you every single step of how to do something every since day , this isn ' t the place for you , since in startups people tend to have a thousand different roles .\nas we grow , try to be as transparent as possible when it comes to overall direction .\nwhile interveiwing it took a couple times to reach them or for them to contact me . but once i was hired i could see why it took so long . so much h falls on a couple of people . but they are hiring and training so everyone can share the load !\nmiscommunication among all platforms . you are told one thing here and then another thing there . no hr department which would help . extremely cliquish and there is a lot of favoritism especially with upper management . no accountability placed on them . a lot of employees have experience and education but sacrifice the work / life balance for low pay . so don\u2019t think your experience and education will set you apart . really no career path .\nthere are really nice people , good food , and is constantly changing with opportunities . also there are smart , empathetic people .\nmid management employees are not held to a higher or similar standard as associates . hard to grow when mid management employees undermind and talk behind your back . difficult to bring forward when there is no objective third party and makes cultural values just word of mouth versus upheld and practiced things . there is a general cliquishness and high school vibe which is incredibly off putting .\ndogs are great . classic startup perks . lots of cool people . opportunities can happen if you take hold of them .\nthe office can sometimes feel noisy or chaotic ( ever found poop under your desk ? ) , so it can sometimes be challenging to be productive . because it is such a start up with a lot of freedom , there can be the expected\nwho does this ?\nam i overstepping ?\nand general ambiguity about roles or responsibilities . for someone who isn ' t a born ladder climber by nature , it can feel like there isn ' t a\ntrack\nto follow . . . you really need to make it for yourself .\nkeep encouraging career growth , and personal development . the work hard play hard aspect is totally cool , but people should also have access to development opportunities . some structure is ok , can be productive without killing the party - vibe . keep being transparent about the changing environment , and address any uncomfortableness head on . keep making an effort to have all - hands , amas , etc . people want to know what ' s going on with the founder and leadership team . and keep being weird .\ncommunicate more on the context of larger decisions so that people can see that hard choices are made for the health of the business and larger team .\n- always excited to go to work - incredible smart entrepreneurial people at every level , lots of non - traditional paths and fun weirdos . excellent sense of humor required . - opportunity exists to take on big new responsibilities ( e . g . gming a brand new business to see if it ' ll work ) with a safety net to fail and try something new - if you have a cool idea you ' re excited about it there ' s a decent chance you can get a founder to back you on trying it . - all of the normal start - up perks plus dogs . probably the most memorable / fun place i ' ll work in my career ( definitely so far ) .\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 .\nmeeker and werdelin , who were randomly paired as roommates at a summit series event , met strife through a friend in 2011 . at the time , she was part of uber ' s launch team .\nwe realized we were all dog - obsessed people , and wanted to do something in that space ,\nsays strife .\nwe saw the traction that birchbox was getting , talked to the founders for advice , and learned a lot about their business model .\nfinanced by friends and family , they shipped 94 boxes to folks they signed up by pitching friends and acquaintances .\nwe went around with a pdf and a square ,\nstrife recalls . in april , during their first year in business , they found that meeker ' s dad ( who has a dog , but is far from internet - savvy ) had signed up for a subscription .\nhe didn ' t even know yet that [ meeker ] was involved ,\nrecalls strife . it was the first sign that they were onto something big .\nmany customers will want to check out your website or your social media profiles when deciding whether or not to work with you . if you have an active social media presence then make sure you include all of the links you can . we ' ll even show your latest tweets and facebook posts on your profile page , allowing customers to see what you ' re about in one glance .\nreviews are one of the most powerful tools you can use to secure more business . potential customers use them extensively when selecting a pro to work with . take a look at\na picture speaks a thousand words , and for many industries showing your work can be one of the simplest ways to convey the quality service that you provide . adding plenty of photos - or linking to videos you ' ve posted to youtube - can be a great way to instantly show what you do and demonstrate your attention to detail .\nyou can edit the text in this area , and change where the contact form on the right submits to , by entering edit mode using the modes on the bottom right .\na monthly box of unique toys and all - natural treats that have been hand selected by a talented team of product scouts .\naugustus oils ltd , in harmony with nature - to present it at its best . . .\nexcellentia international was founded in 2010 through the merger of excellentia flavors llc and polarome international . collectively , these companies account for more than one hundred years of industry experience , and are recognized for exceptional quality and excellence in meeting our customers\u2019 requirements .\nglobal essence was founded in 1993 as a two person operation servicing regional customers in the new york / new jersey area . in the twenty years since , it has grown into a multinational operation with offices in the us , uk , and singapore . these offices allow global to provide regional support to its customers worldwide . as the world continues become more connected , this approach positions global to continue to offer the highest quality products and experience to all of its customers .\nhermitage oils offers a selection of absolutes , essential oils , natural isolates , aroma chemicals , co2 extracts , ethanol tinctures , and extraits by enfleurage .\nflexibility , availability , price and quality make lluch essence s . l . one of europe\u2019s references when it comes to essential oils and aroma chemicals , and it is now well known all around the world .\nblends - well - with - + copaiba + olibanum + coriander + costmary + elecampane olibanum ylang ylang orange mandarin benzoin peru balsam and in oriental - type mixtures .\nphoenix aromas & essential oils llc was founded in 1994 , grounded in a simple set of core values : provide top - quality products , cost - effective pricing and personalized attention to all our customers . after two decades , we remain committed to those values . with extensive market knowledge of our products , we anticipate , as opposed to merely react , to industry challenges . you can rely on us for all your flavor and fragrance ingredient needs . customers benefit from phoenix ' s long - standing relationships with experienced and reputable growers , processors and manufacturers in key global locations , who are committed to sustainability and green programs . with a strategically located 80 , 000 sq - ft facility , customers can rely on phoenix to deliver quality products on time , and cost - effectively .\nworld - leading innovative ingredient solutions provider for the flavour , fragrance and fmcg industries .\nwe offer innovative and trend - setting product concepts for our customers , collaborating with them to create true value for their products .\nrobertet is a leader in the production of natural ingredients with facilities in france , bulgaria , turkey , south africa , india , china , new caledonia , \u2026 founded in 1850 , robertet remains a family owned business ( 5th generation ) and one of the largest producers of aromatic extracts . brand acquisitions include : charabot , sapad , hitex .\nby consistently delivering the ingredients of success for the most exciting food , health and fragrance solutions , we will be the partner of choice to our clients worldwide .\nfounded 45 years ago , synthite has built its leadership on the extraction of the marvelous spices of india and of the tropical countries , then naturally expanding towards the flowers , the herbs , the fruits and the woods . a palet of more than 600 purely natural products destined to the world of savors , of perfumes and of aromatherapy .\nwe fully understand the demands of the f & f industry and we endeavour to supply quality products , with ready availability and a personalised service .\nsince 2001 taytonn has been distributing key ingredients to the fragrance and flavor industry in asia . we work closely with customers , principals and vendors . together we forecast demand and match it with supply of aroma chemicals , essential oils and natural isolates & extracts . sourced from around the world , our f & f ingredient inventory in singapore is ready to ship to any location in asia and beyond . time and again , we help our principals introduce new discoveries to the f & f market - stimulating creativity and bringing value added proposition to our customers .\nvent\u00f3s has specialized in the distribution of raw materials for the flavour and fragrance industry . with more than 1700 references permanently available from stock , we offer a just - in - time response to our customer needs , being able to deliver from 1kg to several tonnes all over the world .\nthe growth and success of vigon is due in large part to a unique corporate concept that vigon has developed and established within the industry : creative partnerships . this partnership concept has been and continues to be the foundation and guiding principle for all of vigon ' s activities .\nfda part 182 - - substances generally recognized as safe subpart a - - general provisions sec . 182 . 20 essential oils , oleoresins ( solvent - free ) , and natural extractives ( including distillates ) .\nuse : blends - well - with - + copaiba + olibanum + coriander + costmary + elecampane olibanum ylang ylang orange mandarin benzoin peru balsam and in oriental - type mixtures .\noral - rat ld50 2650 mg / kg food and cosmetics toxicology . vol . 13 , pg . 749 , 1975 .\nskin - rabbit ld50 > 5000 mg / kg food and cosmetics toxicology . vol . 13 , pg . 749 , 1975 .\nuse levels for fema gras flavoring substances on which the fema expert panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe ( gras ) .\npropyl - 1 , 3 , 3 - trimethyl bicyclo ( 2 . 2 . 2 ) - 5 , 7 - octadien - 2 - one\ndimethyl - 3 - n - pentyl - 2 - oxabicyclo ( 2 . 2 . 2 ) octane\ndiscovery of a novel anticancer agent with both anti - topoisomerase i and ii activities in hepatocellular carcinoma sk - hep - 1 cells in vitro and in vivo : cinnamomum verum component 2 - methoxycinnamaldehyde .\ndiscovery of a novel anti - cancer agent targeting both topoisomerase i and ii in hepatocellular carcinoma hep 3b cells in vitro and in vivo : cinnamomum verum component 2 - methoxycinnamaldehyde .\ncinnamomum verum component 2 - methoxycinnamaldehyde : a novel anticancer agent with both anti - 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{"id": 55314, "summary": [{"text": "profoto is a swedish company that develops photographic flashes and other light shaping tools for professional photographers .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "it was founded in 1968 by conny dufgran and eckhard heine in stockholm . ", "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 - camera just to the left from a high angle . this creates a beautiful fill light that creates shadows that are soft and gentle . to achieve the effect , use a stand or a good friend to assist . the photographer also used a cto gel here for the warm feeling and a dome diffuser to soften the light .\nthanks to a smart magnetic mount built into the head , light shaping modifiers can be clicked on and off quickly and easily . within seconds you\u2019re working with the light , shaping it . you can view all a1 modifiers under add ons .\nphotography is all about controlling and shaping light . with the a1 it has never been easier to take your creativity to the next level with our dedicated range of magnetic , easy - to - use a1 modifiers .\neverything you could possibly need , from a customized bag to a battery charger and spare battery . the bits and pieces that bring it all together .\nwe design and build the highest quality photographic lights , from versatile on - camera or off - camera flashes for on - 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( 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": 24}], "title": "concor holdings", "paragraphs": ["concor is listed on the jse and is controlled by hochtief ag ( \u201chochtief\u201d ) , a german company . concor has the following operating divisions : concor building division , concor civils , concor engineering , underground mining , opencast mining , concor roads , concor technicrete andconcor facility management .\nconcor holdings - head office is located in johannesburg , south africa . company is working in general business business activities . visit our company website for more information about us : urltoken\npage 1684 ( ctrom pre - qualification evaluation report ) where sanral recommends 8 applicants be invited to tender viz . n2 toll operations joint venture , basil read / kobitech transport / bouygues , stocks cintra n2 joint venture , rumdel holdings ltd , tolcon , intertoll nkobi consortium , concor holdings ( pty ) ltd and cofiroute .\nm & r is the main operating subsidiary in the group of companies controlled by murray & roberts holdings limited ( \u201cm & r holdings\u201d ) , a public company listed on the jse . the subsidiaries of m & r holdings include the following firms : murray & roberts construction , murray & roberts engineering solutions , murray & roberts marine , murray & roberts steel , murray & roberts concessions and murray & roberts cementation .\nbe value enhancing for it and will give it access to capabilities that m & r do not currently have , namely the technicrete and open cast mining division of concor . for concor , its controlling shareholder , hochtief wishes to exit its investment in concor for strategic business reasons .\nthrough its subsidiaries , m & r holdings is involved in construction , engineering , construction materials and services and fabrication and manufacturing . concor is involved in civil engineering , building , structural and mechanical engineering , roads construction , opencast mining contracting , underground mining contracting , manufacturing of building and mining products and facilities management .\nthe owner of the works was the department of water affairs and forestry . vke consulting engineers were appointed by the owner to design the bridge to span the ngwaritsane river , near bosbokrand . the contractor , concor holdings ( pty ) limited , was appointed to design the temporary works from design information obtained from vke and to build the structure .\nit has come to our attention that a fraudulent call for construction tender bids is being circulated in the name of concor construction .\nconcor power offers world class , large project management and construction solutions to fulfil the power and energy generation requirements on our continent .\nother than the concor shares held by mexican wave investments ( pty ) ltd - a wholly owned subsidiary of m & r .\nduring the year basil read concluded an acquisition deal that would transform and enhance the future capabilities of its already formidable building division . p . gerolemou construction / mvela phanda construction became wholly\u2011owned subsidiaries of basil read holdings to form the new basil read buildings .\nin terms of the proposed transaction , murray & roberts limited ( \u201cm & r\u201d ) will acquire the entire issued share capital of concor limited ( \u201cconcor\u201d ) from its shareholders . 1 the transaction will be effected either by a scheme of arrangement or a substitute offer .\nconcor house , 13 church street , crown industria , mayfair , p . o . box : 8259 2000 . , johannesburg , south africa\nbasil read revived its engineering division to meet demand for infrastructural upgrade by local government and companies that offer full spectrum services for construction projects . the group concluded a merger with the multi\u2011disciplinary engineering firm , twp holdings , to offer clients a comprehensive range of specialist services .\nconcor offers a full spectrum of construction and contracting services , from civils and building construction , roads and earthworks , property development and opencast mining .\nconcor botswana offers building , civils and industrial construction services to the mining , minerals and power generation sectors , as well as to government and selected private sector clients . in addition to world class construction capabilities , concor botswana has access to a range of building materials through affiliated local suppliers .\nconcor\u2019s offices are based in bedfordview , johannesburg , while project sites are located across the south african landscape . we also have operations in botswana and namibia .\npredictably , concor and vke both blamed each other for the fact that the slide path and the temporary bearings were not where they should have been . vke\u2019s point of view was that it is the engineer who chooses the slide path , that they had done so and that they had informed concor of their choice in the project specifications . according to them , concor did not comply with these specifications , by putting the slide path and the temporary bearings in different positions than those indicated in the project specifications . for this they are allegedly solely to blame . concor , on the other hand , contended that the positions of the slide path and the temporary bearings were either not properly indicated by vke , or indicated to be in the positions in which they were constructed by concor . more importantly , however , vke , by approving the temporary works , accepted the slide path and temporary bearing positions indicated by concor . having done so , the responsibility for the incorrect bearing positions lies with vke .\nconcor ( formerly murray & roberts construction ) is a diversified infrastructure and services construction company , with core competencies in the infrastructure , building , mining and property development sectors .\non 14 june 2006 , the competition tribunal issued a merger clearance certificate approving the transaction between murray & roberts limited and concor limited . the reasons for this decision follow .\nconcor is a diversified construction company offering highly specialised capabilities and services . these are delivered as unique offerings or blended together through innovative ways to offer more holistic solutions for our clients .\nconcor plant operates through specialised , project - focused teams that are fully experienced in procurement , commissioning , repair and refurbishment of all plant on mining , infrastructure and external hire operations .\nit was the inquiries opinion that neither of the aforementioned approaches is correct , and that vke and concor must share responsibility for the incorrect positioning of the slide path and the temporary bearings .\nalthough it may be true , as vke contended , that their approval of concor\u2019s defective work does not absolve concor from responsibility , that says nothing about its own responsibility . vke had various responsibilities in terms of its contract with the department . its responsibility was not limited to the design of the permanent works . it was also responsible to supervise concor\u2019s work . the purpose of such supervision was plainly to ensure that concor complied with its contractual obligations towards the department . whilst it is accepted that it did not entail an inspection and approval of every little detail of concor\u2019s work , it is inconceivable that even vke could realistically have thought that they were not , at the very least , required to satisfy themselves that concor had complied with one of its most fundamental obligations in terms of the contract , i . e . to place the slide path in the position designed by vke . it was common cause that the engineer chooses the slide path in an incrementally launched bridge . if this is so , we can think of no reason why the engineer should not indicate this important part of the design clearly on the drawings .\nthe inquiry found both vke and concor to blame for the collapse of the bridge . but this is not the end of the matter , since both vke and concor are legal entities ( not natural persons ) who acted through their employees and / or directors . the question arises as to which of those employees or directors should or might be held responsible for the acts and omissions of concor and vke , respectively . in this regard , it is not concerned with contractual liability , but with potential delictual or criminal liability for the deaths and injuries resulting from the collapse .\nin concor holdings ( pty ) ltd v mazibuko & others ( at 477 ) the labour court examined the application of the prescription act 68 of 1969 to the enforcement of arbitration awards , and found the principle of the timeous resolution of labour disputes to be consistent with the timeous enforcement of debts as set out in the act , and that the dictates of fairness and equity did not trump the provisions of the act , which had been found to be constitutionally valid . the employee\u2019s right to enforce an arbitration award had therefore prescribed after three years .\nconcor is committed to broad - based black economic empowerment ( b - bbee ) , with a comprehensive strategy that aims to achieve meaningful representation of black people at ownership , senior executive and employment level .\nconcor western cape comprises a diversified multi - disciplinary team offering highly specialised services that combine to offer clients holistic solutions . the company\u2019s leading capabilities in the building realm are the sum of decades of experience .\nthe inquiry gave a great deal of thought to the question whether any other concor employees or representatives can be held responsible for the collapse . for example , should the pad feeders be held responsible for their incorrect pad feeding , despite allegedly having been instructed to feed them correctly ? or should mr jordao and mr de sa be held responsible for the inadequate supervision of the pad feeders and the absence of a proper launching procedure ? or does the responsibility for what happened on site ultimately lie with the site agent ? it may even be argued that mr serman ( concor contracts director ) and mr wardhaugh ( concor contracts manager ) should bear some responsibility for entrusting the design of the temporary works to mr heese and the construction of the bridge to inexperienced site staff like messrs price ( concor site agent ) , de sa and jordao .\nfollowing the recent acquisition of the business by a consortium led by the southern palace group ( southern palace ) , concor is positioned to become the leading , black owned infrastructure and buildings business in south africa .\nwe urge legitimate suppliers and potential contractors to be cautious and to contact concor construction on 011 590 5500 to verify all tender notices before making any payments . you can also send an enquiry to info . construction @ urltoken\nconcor opencast mining is a world class implementer of mining projects . based on a philosophy of ensuring long - term relationships with its clients and a commitment to consistent performance , the company has undertaken many successful projects involving major mining houses .\nthrough a unique combination of engineering , construction and design disciplines and expertise , concor delivers world class infrastructure solutions to customers and stakeholders across a broad range of industry sectors . we leverage this competence and expertise to deliver major projects in rural and urban settings , as well as high - growth in markets of developing economies . our ability to innovate to suit the environments in which we work has also played a role in positioning concor as a leading contractor in emerging and developing countries .\ncracks appeared in the bridge deck as warning signs that things were going wrong , but they were not taken seriously by anybody . the first type of crack was the longitudinal cracks close to the corner of the box observed by a mr khanyile ( concor pad feeder ) . these were tensile cracks and it showed that the western haunch had been failing for a long time . the other transverse cracks were seen by concor\u2019s mr de sa and mr jordao . these were reported during his first few days on site .\nconcor consists of eight business units and is regarded as one of the largest players in the south and sub - saharan african construction sectors . we are a south african based company established in the western cape and our heritage dates back to the early 1900s .\nbuilding is one of humankind\u2019s most ancient pursuits and concor buildings boasts a proud track record of major developments and projects across the full spectrum of the building industry with focused , proactive and experienced teams geared up to take on large , unusual and technically complex projects .\nadv hans fabricius and his legal team found both parties , the consulting engineers and the contractor , negligent in a number of ways . johan bischoff , head of vke pretoria structural department , and technical manager rolf heese of concor , were both found to have been negligent .\nthe tender notice cites several opportunities related to facilities management , it infrastructure , employee wellness programmes and construction projects across johannesburg and southern africa . the bid fee of r6 250 and contact details ( anita adams + 27605688140 ) are all falsified as this individual is not employed by concor construction .\nconcor infrastructure offers diverse solutions across all civil engineering disciplines , based on years of hard - won expertise and experience . the company prides itself on its ability to deliver quality workmanship on projects of all sizes . this is enabled by the specialised civil engineering skills and multi - disciplinary teams of professionals .\nconcor is a proud and active member of the green buildings council of south africa and has a proven track record of delivering certified buildings to our clients , through established material sourcing and helping our sub - contractors observe specifications required to submit evidence for certification . we have successfully certified green building projects in south africa , botswana and namibia .\nconcor has delivered infrastructure projects across the south african landscape , including iconic projects such as the bloukrans bridge in the eastern cape , huguenot tunnel and hugo\u2019s river viaduct in the western cape , reservoir for the ingula power station in kwa - zulu natal and the carlton centre , absa towers , melrose arch , the gautrain and menlyn shopping centre in gauteng .\nrising commodity prices boosted mining production . this resulted in a wealth of worthy contracts for capable service providers . basil read joined forces with australian\u2011based leighton international and local botswana company , bothakga burrow , to form the majwe mining joint venture . furthermore , basil read mining in a 50 / 50 joint venture with concor was awarded the beeshoek joint venture contract by assmang .\ndept of labour presiding officer , larry kloppenborg , explained that the inquiry took such a long time to complete due to the complex nature of the case . vke and concor appointed 9 experts between them and the department of labour appointed another 2 . the application for a high court interdict to halt the investigation brought by vke in late 1999 also slowed down the process .\nthe tribunal had a residual concern in relation to the market for underground mining . the commission , without making a final determination , had identified several possible narrower functional product markets in underground mining viz . design and planning , shaft sinking , mine development and extraction of ore . the merging parties argued that while both of them were involved in the broader underground mining market , they focussed on different aspects of the market , suggesting that there was no overlap in their activities . mr trevor robinson ( concor ) and mr henry laas ( m & r cementation ) submitted that no competition concerns arose in this market because m & r tended to work more in the capital expenditure aspects of the market and concor tended to focus on the working costs aspects of underground mining . 84\nconcor employs over 3 000 employees , the majority of whom are based on project sites . we embrace holistic development and support for employees with the aim of being a first - choice employer within our sectors . appropriate skills development , talent management , employee recognition and wellness programmes are in place to promote high functioning , motivated teams and a committed workforce that will assist the group in achieving its strategic objectives .\nvke brought three applications in the high court during this period . the attitude of vke throughout the inquiry and until the final court application during november 2000 , namely that it was entitled as of right to be granted sufficient time to study the expert reports of the other interested party , concor , before it was obliged to submit its own reports and to give evidence . the source of this alleged right has never been provided to the inquiry and of course no such right existed .\nthe matter of criminal proceedings against vke and concor , or their employees , will now be decided by the director of public prosecutions , whose final report is expected in june 2002 . a person is negligent where he / she undertakes an activity for which expert knowledge is required while such person knows , or should reasonably know , that he lacks the requisite expert knowledge , and should therefore not undertake the activity in question ( or should not do so without outside expert advice ) .\nby gaining an understanding of the future potential of the construction economies of developing economies and how each of the businesses in murray & roberts could access this potential , the group was able to strengthen the core elements of its business that offered the greatest future growth prospects and invest in sectors and geographic areas that offered future potential . non - core assets were sold , including unitrans , and this released capital for significant strategic acquisitions , the most notable of which were the cementation group , clough and concor .\nin this context it must be remembered that , although the design of the temporary bearings formed part of the temporary works , the slide path was contained in the bridge deck , which formed part of the permanent works designed by vke . even if vke seriously believed that it was under no obligation to supervise the temporary works - which the inquiry found difficult to believe - they would therefore still have been under an obligation to satisfy themselves that the slide path chosen by them had been correctly constructed by concor . this they did not do .\n( v ) murray & roberts plant , ( vi ) murray & roberts developments , ( vii ) concor opencast mining ( viii ) dynamic concrete solutions ( proprietary ) limited ( namibia ) and ( ix ) the murray & roberts share in the medupi civils joint venture . lucas tseki , southern palace chief executive officer , comments : we are delighted to have concluded this transaction which sees us acquiring a strong southern african asset with vast capabilities and a proud heritage of 114 years . we intend to build upon this impressive track record to the benefit of all of our key stakeholders . \u201c\nin support of its contention that there were only three players in the toll road operations market , mr ali testified that only the three companies identified had actually bid for ctrom contracts and had been awarded these . 26 these are listed as tolcon ( m & r ) , concor and intertoll ( group 5 ) . it argues that the basil read / bouygues ( brb ) joint venture , which had been awarded the n17 ctrom contract , was not a participant in the market because it was a special purpose vehicle formed for the purposes of the n4 concession and that it had to obtain special permission from its shareholders to tender for the n17 ctrom .\n3 . disposal consideration and value of the net assets ( and profits attributable thereto ) of mrib mrl will dispose of its shares in and claims against concor to firefly investments for an aggregate disposal consideration of r314 million ( which consideration is calculated with reference to the net asset value ( \u2018nav\u2019 ) of mrib as at the closing date of the transaction ) , to be settled in cash on the closing date , which is expected to be the last business day of the month in which all conditions precedent to the transaction are fulfilled or waived ( as applicable ) . the nav of mrib at 30 june 2016 , prior to transaction related adjustments , was r231 million and the loss after tax attributable to the net assets of mrib for the year ended 30 june 2016 was r18 million . mrl will however , procure\nconcor\u2019s incorrect pad feeding during the launch ( a contributory factor to the collapse ) was solely attributable to a lack of adequate supervision of the activities of the pad feeders by suitably qualified persons . the evidence in this regard was that it was explained to the pad feeders before the first launch how the pads had to be fed . on the day of the collapse , even the more \u201cexperienced\u201d pad feeders were unskilled labourers . nevertheless , it was left to them to explain to the other pad feeders , some of whom were only employed for the first time that day , how to feed the pads and to supervise them . having regard to the importance of correct pad feeding , this was wholly unsatisfactory . to entrust such an important task to unskilled labourers who had absolutely no appreciation of the importance of performing their tasks strictly in accordance with their instructions and to then assume that they would comply with those instructions without any real supervision , is unacceptable and in fact amounts to negligence .\nwhat sanral seems to be saying is that the basis for distinction was the size of the margin that the operator made . firms made a lower margin in the ctrom ( government - sponsored ) market than those in the concession ( privately - sponsored ) market . therefore , the market could be segmented on the basis of low and high margins and only three firms operated in the government - sponsored toll road operations market , viz . tolcon ( m & r ) , concor and intertoll ( group 5 ) . 20 this merger would therefore result in the current toll road operators being reduced from three to two and this would increase the likelihood of co - ordination in the market . in addition , bidders may be less competitive because of the lack of threat of a third bidder . according to sanral , if the lowest tender were disqualified for some reason , sanral would be compelled to accept the higher tender . sanral believed that the reduced competitive environment would effectively defeat the benefits of the tender process .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nthe injaka bridge in mpumalanga collapsed on 6 july 1998 , causing the death of 14 people ( including the designer of the bridge , ms marelize gouws ) and injuring 19 others . most of them were standing on the bridge deck as it was being launched .\nthe bridge was a seven - span continuous structure with an overall length of 300 meters and was designed to be constructed by means of the incremental launching method . a steel nose was attached to the leading end of the first segment . its function was to reduce the cantilever moment , the corresponding shear force and bearing reactions during launching . to enable the bridge to slide on top of the supports during the launch , temporary sliding bearings were used in combination with the permanent bearings .\nafter 4 years of investigation , the injaka bridge collapse inquiry in terms of the provisions of section 32 of the occupational health and safety act was at last made public in mid may 2002 .\nall of the above could have been avoided had normal design and project management principles been applied .\nmr bischoff mentioned that cracks were a serious matter and that their sizes and positioning were indications of the degree of seriousness . he did some calculations by looking at the reinforcement within the diaphragm and believed that it was reasonably correct . he then gave the instruction that the launch be proceeded with and that the destressing be done . a reasonable contractor would not have proceeded with the launch of an undamaged deck in these circumstances , much less would a reasonable contractor have proceeded with the launch after such damage had been discovered , regardless of what the engineer may or may not have approved at that stage .\nmr martin , an expert witness , mentioned that if he had seen the cracks and the problems with pad feeding , he would have been sufficiently alarmed to have moved the people off the deck on the day of the collapse . mr oosthuizen , another expert witness stated , \u201cwhen one sees such a crack , you will see trouble\n.\nthere had been many warning signs and that with experienced staff and adequate controls and alarms , the collapse of the bridge could have been prevented .\nthe event that triggered the collapse of the injaka bridge was a punch - through of the bottom slab of the bridge deck by one or more of the bearing pads on top of the western bearing at pier 2 . once this happened , the collapse of the entire bridge was inevitable and would have followed regardless of any other defects that may have existed in any other part of the structure , including the inadequate steel nose .\nthe principal cause of the bearing pads and bearings punching through was the placement of the temporary bearings underneath the bottom slab of the deck , rather than in their most favourable positions , i . e . substantially under the webs of the deck section . but if the permanent works drawings were defective or unclear in this regard , one would at least expect the relevant project specification to be clear . it seems to be entirely unnecessary to expect the contractor to have to work out where to place his temporary bearings , based on inferences drawn from his interpretation of obscure clauses . it remains a mystery why the exact sizes and positions of the temporary bearings cannot be given to the contractor , if not by way of drawings , then at least by way of a clearly formulated project specification .\nthe inquiry commenced in january 1999 and the evidence was completed on 30 november 2001 .\nthere was a great deal of debate , often unnecessarily acrimonious , on the topic of each party ' s responsibility for his particular contractual duty and field of expertise in the context of temporary and permanent works .\nthe inquiry sat for about 196 days during this three - year period and various delays were occasioned .\nfurther delays resulted from the inability or refusal of the experts to have a meaningful pre - hearing conference to identify areas of dispute and areas of agreement .\nin the context of this lack of experience , mention must again be made of the principle embodied in the maxim imperitia culpae admuneratur which , taken literally , means that ignorance or lack of skill is deemed to be negligence . this principle applies where a person undertakes an activity for which expert knowledge is required while such person knows , or should reasonably know , that he / she lacks the requisite expert knowledge and should therefore not undertake the activity in question .\nadv fabricius said the root cause of the problem was inexperienced and unsupervised staff , \u201cwe are convinced that , if either of the two parties had appointed suitably qualified and experienced persons to design the permanent works and to design or review the design of the temporary works , this tragedy would not have happened . \u201d\nit was stated that although ms gouws , had limited site experience , she was responsible for the design of the bridge , and would thus provide valuable input to the site team . it seems that she was an excellent student . she had limited experience in bridge design though , as can be expected considering that she had only obtained her bachelor degree in civil engineering in 1995 . at the time of the collapse she was busy with an honours degree in structural engineering and had not yet been registered as a professional engineer .\nmr burger ( vke director ) testified that a design review of the injaka project did not take place . dr zietsman said that this was not acceptable to him and that there should have been an audit of the bridge design .\nall things considered , however , it would be unfair to lay the blame at the doors of the persons mentioned . it was not unreasonable for mr serman to entrust these matters to mr heese , even though he had not yet been involved in an incrementally launched bridge before . mr serman was entitled to accept that mr heese would act responsibly by , for example , seeking the assistance of an independent expert if required .\nin vke\u2019s case , it appears from the evidence that the design of the bridge was , for all practical purposes , entrusted to ms gouws . since ms gouws died in the collapse , she was obviously not able to give evidence and could therefore not defend herself against any allegation to the effect that her acts or omissions caused or contributed to the collapse of the bridge . for these reasons , and also because it is clear from the evidence that nothing she did , or did not do , can be said to have absolved the vke\u2019s employees or representatives from liability . what is clear , is that ms gouws was largely left to her own devices and did not receive the support and supervision from mr bischoff that she could reasonably have expected and probably did expect . his excuse that it was caused by work pressure is , for obvious reasons , no excuse at all .\nhindsight shows that it was unwise for mr rautenbach and mr burger ( vke directors in charge ) to appoint ms gouws as the assistant resident engineer responsible for the injaka bridge and for mr rautenbach to entrust the design of the injaka bridge to mr bischoff . mr rautenbach approved the drawings submitted to him by mr bischoff for signature without having studied them carefully , and merely on the basis of mr bischoff\u2019s assurances that they were in order . mr burger approved the temporary works drawings without ensuring that they were in fact compatible with the design of the permanent works . however they should not , the enquiry found , be judged too harshly for this . it was not unreasonable for them to rely on the unequivocal assurances of mr bischoff that the permanent works drawings submitted to mr rautenbach for signature were in order , and that the temporary works drawings submitted to vke for checking or review could be approved .\n\u201chindsight is not vouchsafed the common man as he picks his course through life . this must be kept constantly in mind in a case like this one , where all is so obvious now . \u201d - ja schutz in durr v absa bank limited and another , supra , at 453d - e :\nit goes without saying that anybody who undertakes the design and construction of such a bridge should be suitably qualified and experienced to do so .\nthere should always be a design review , irrespective of the identity , qualifications and experience of the designer . even the most competent designers make mistakes . the consequences of those mistakes can be avoided only if another suitably qualified and experienced person checks their work .\nthe engineer and the contractor should accept responsibility to ensure that there is compatibility between the design of the permanent works and the contractor\u2019s temporary works .\nthere should be launch procedures and competent staff from the designers and contractors present at the launch to make decisions when warning signs appear .\nnobody should , for safety reasons , be allowed on top of the deck or the nose or even in the immediate vicinity of the bridge while launching takes place , apart from the construction personnel required to perform their duties on top of the bridge deck , the launching nose or in the vicinity of the bridge .\none often hears that the three most important things you can do on a project are to : keep records , keep records , and keep records . however , this will determine the cause of a crisis , but it will not prevent it .\nthe major lesson learnt from the injaka bridge disaster is to : check , check and recheck .\nthe opinions expressed in this article are not those of projectpro management services , but are extracted from the text of the injaka bridge inquiry by the department of labour .\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 can ' t request a quotation to one business twice . . ! ! !\nplease wait for the booking confirmation sms from the practice . please do not visit a practice that has not confirmed your appointment .\nsave your time from long queues . queue from anywhere . decide when its best to leave when you get your sms\u2019s .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\naddress : 77 kolberg dve , glenvista , gauteng , 2091 , south africa , johannesburg . see full address and map . categories : construction companies\naddress : 22 ophir booysens rd , booysens , gauteng , 2091 , south africa , johannesburg . see full address and map . categories : construction companies\naddress : 3 lane rd , dunsevern , gauteng , 2090 , south africa , johannesburg . see full address and map . categories : construction companies\naddress : 53 marguerite cres , naturena , gauteng , 2095 , south africa , johannesburg . see full address and map . categories : construction companies urltoken\naddress : 7 paul newham ave , bassonia , gauteng , 2190 , south africa , johannesburg . see full address and map . categories : construction companies\naddress : everite hse , 20 de korte st , wanderers view , gauteng , 2001 , south africa , johannesburg . see full address and map . categories : construction companies\naddress : gauteng , 2001 , south africa , johannesburg . see full address and map . categories : construction companies\nupdate your business details by adding phone , website , description , working hours , location on map , categories and photos .\nby continuing past this page , you agree to our terms of use , cookies policy and privacy policy . \u00a9 2009 - 2018\nwe take pleasure in presenting the february 2014 issue of the monthly industrial law journal preview , authored by the editors of the ilj : c cooper , a landman , c vosloo and l williams - de beer .\nplease note : this newsletter serves as a preview of the printed and the electronic industrial law journal . at the time of this dissemination , the full - length cases and determinations are still being prepared for publication in the industrial law journal . the material mentioned in this newsletter only becomes available to subscribers when the industrial law journal is published .\nlegalbrief workplace provides a concise roundup of a broad sweep of topical news coverage gleaned by our team of seasoned journalists from reputable local and international media sources . subscribers to this specialist email newsletter will enjoy access to labour - focused news summaries and analysis pieces , latest developments in labour legislation and case law , and relevant parliamentary news drawn from legalbrief policy watch . it will prove essential reading to human resource and labour relations practitioners , labour lawyers , ccma officials , bargaining councils and private arbitrators , labour academics , shop stewards and trade union officials , business leaders and line managers in both government and the private sector responsible for a hr / lr function .\nthe constitutional court refused the applicant in mbatha v university of zululand ( at 349 ) leave to appeal from a judgment of the labour appeal court , in which that court found that the applicant had ceased to be an employee of the respondent university , and had been transferred to another entity by agreement with that party . the cc endorsed the lac\u2019s finding and found that , in any event , the dispute was purely factual and raised no constitutional issues . the court did not accept the applicant\u2019s claim that his constitutional right to dignity had been infringed when he had been transferred without his explicit consent , and found that claim to be \u2018fanciful\u2019 .\nthe ethekwini metropolitan municipality was not permitted to provide its own bus service , but was statutorily obliged to appoint a public transport operator to provide the service . when the appointed operator terminated its contract and ceased its operations the provincial mec appointed transnet to provide the service temporarily pending the appointment of a new operator . in transport & allied workers union of sa v transnet ( pty ) ltd & others ( at 526 ) the labour court held that this did not amount to a transfer of a business as a going concern . the provision of a bus service was not a \u2018business\u2019 within the meaning of s 197 of the lra 1995 , but a statutory obligation . further , the trade union had failed to show any transfer from the municipality to the first operator , or any subsequent transfer to transnet .\nthe ccma commissioner in dyssel and media 24 ( pty ) ltd ( at 534 ) examined the distinction between the status of an employee and an independent contractor , and concluded that a street vender who was paid a commission to distribute newspapers for sale on a sunday was an independent contractor , not an employee .\nafter refusing to carry out a particular instruction of their employer the employee parties in mmolawa & others and tintinger t / a beginnings ( at 560 ) were required to sign a final written warning and a new contract of employment , or leave the employer\u2019s premises . they refused to sign , left the premises and claimed that they had been unfairly dismissed . the arbitrating commissioner found that the employer\u2019s actions amounted to a dismissal and that as no procedure had been followed , and no reason for dismissal given , the dismissal was unfair . the employee party in solidarity on behalf of kotze and assmang iron ore ( khumani mine ) ( at 566 ) was dismissed for dishonesty for misrepresenting his it qualifications in his curriculum vitae . at arbitration it became apparent that the qualifications in question had been incorrectly cited in the employer\u2019s advertisement , and did not exist . the employee had explained in his interview the qualifications he in fact did have , and there was no evidence that he intended to mislead his employer . he was reinstated . the arbitrator in manikus and genrec engineering ( pty ) ltd ( at 581 ) found that where an employee had been allowed to remain in his employment for seven months after the expiry of his fixed - term contract , his contract was deemed to have been tacitly renewed , but for an indefinite period . the subsequent termination of his employment therefore amounted to a dismissal .\nin sa post office ltd v communication workers union on behalf of permanent part - time employees ( at 455 ) the labour court had granted an order making a settlement agreement between the parties an order of court , and at the same time had referred a dispute concerning the interpretation of the agreement to the ccma . on appeal the labour appeal court held that the lc has a discretion to make such an order where the agreement is unambiguous and unequivocal , and where the defaulting party has failed to comply with it , but not where it is unclear or ambiguous . further , once made an order of court the agreement could not be referred to the ccma in terms of s 24 ( 8 ) of the lra 1995 for interpretation .\non review in cape clothing association v de kock & others ( at 465 ) the labour court found that a clause in a collective agreement was ambiguous and required interpretation in terms of s 24 of the lra 1995 . the arbitrator\u2019s finding to the contrary was accordingly set aside . the court further found that the arbitrator\u2019s power to interpret its terms included the power to rectify the agreement to reflect the real intention of the parties .\nthe labour court refused in national union of mineworkers v lonmin platinum comprising eastern platinum ltd & western platinum ltd & another ( at 486 ) to grant the applicant trade union an urgent interim interdict to prevent the respondent employer from terminating its recognition agreement with the union after it had lost a large number of its members to a rival union , amcu , and so had lost its majority status as required by the agreement , and its representative status . num maintained that many of the revocation orders presented to the employer by amcu were defective or invalid , and that the employer had failed to apply its mind when verifying the notices . the court found that num had not acted timeously when losing members to amcu , and that it should have demanded and checked the validity of the revocation of membership notices much earlier . the matter was not urgent , and num had an alternative remedy before the ccma , to which it had referred a dispute concerning the interpretation and application of the recognition agreement .\nin mahlangu and premier foods ( pty ) ltd ( at 545 ) , in which an employee had been dismissed for alleged dishonesty , the only evidence directly linking him to the allegations was hearsay evidence in the form of two statements made by former employees who had left the company and could not be traced . after regard to the law of evidence amendment act 45 of 1988 and relevant case law the ccma commissioner found that an arbitrator might rely on hearsay evidence which he was satisfied on proper grounds was reliable . however , he did not place reliance on the statements as the co - employees had shown themselves to be dishonest and their evidence could not be tested .\nthe high court in weitz v goodyear sa ( pty ) ltd & others ( at 441 ) , in an action in which the plaintiff claimed damages from his former employer for the loss of his earning capacity , refused to entertain the action or to establish causation . the court considered whether the plaintiff had made sufficient allegations to establish either legal or factual causation in respect of his claim , and concluded that neither could be determined at the exception stage , and must be determined after hearing evidence .\ncape clothing association v de kock & others ( at 465 ) , concerned the interpretation and application of a collective agreement , which had been referred to arbitration in terms of s 24 of the lra 1995 . when the employer party applied to review the award the trade union\u2019s representative submitted her own version of events in an answering affidavit . the labour court granted the employer\u2019s application to strike out the affidavit , finding that it sought to introduce new evidence which had not been placed before the arbitrator when the terms of the agreement were initially considered , and that this was impermissible and unfair . the court further found that the agreement was ambiguous , and that the arbitrator had power to rectify it .\n\u2018dealing with race classifications , as is necessary under the eea , feels almost like a throwback to the grand apartheid design . if we are to achieve success as a nation , each of us has to bear in mind that wherever we are located , particularly those of us who have crossed over from the previous oppressive era into our present democratic order , it will take a continuous and earnest commitment to forging a future that is colour blind . \u2019\njutastat electronic subscribers and print subscribers may receive important service - 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", "topic": 3}], "title": "gigsky", "paragraphs": ["gigsky is a private company . for every employee , gigsky generates $ 20 . 2k in revenue . gigsky has 3 followers on owler .\ngigsky takes the account holder\u2019s privacy seriously . please refer to gigsky\u2019s privacy policy for full details at urltoken .\ngigsky uses the consent that you , the account holder , had expressly provided us upon the opening of your gigsky account and / or when you use gigsky services .\nall intellectual property rights in gigsky products and services belong to gigsky . the purchase or use of such gigsky products and services by account holder does not imply any transfer of intellectual property rights from gigsky to the account holder .\nupon termination , gigsky shall have the right to disconnect the account holder\u2019s access to services and / or gigsky products .\nin addition to powering global travel options on the ipad , gigsky sells its own sim card for use in other devices . gigsky\ngigsky specializes in international data coverage to individuals and businesses . gigsky is a private company . ravi rishy - 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maharaj , currently has an approval rating of 80 % . gigsky ' s primary competitors are\ngigsky currently has 280 followers on twitter . as of may 2015 gigsky had 272 followers . that ' s a 2 percent increase in 3 months\nsince gigsky was founded in 2010 , it has participated in 1 round of funding . in total gigsky has raised $ 2 . 9m . gigsky ' s funding round was on apr 2016 for a total of $ 2 . 9m\nour innovative products include business and enterprise mobile data management solutions , iot solutions , the gigsky global sim card and app , and gigsky for apple sim .\ngigsky currently has 1 , 561 fans on facebook . as of february 2015 gigsky had 238 fans . that ' s a 555 percent increase in 3 years\ngigsky currently has 1 , 561 fans on facebook . as of march 2015 gigsky had 239 fans . that ' s a 553 percent increase in 3 years\nfor use of gigsky trademarks and brand , please see our terms of use . upon approval of use , gigsky will provide trademarks and brand use guidelines .\nupon opening an account with gigsky , such person becomes an account holder who has expressly consented to allow gigsky to collect , process , use , and retain the account holder\u2019s personal information according to these terms and those within gigsky\u2019s privacy policy .\naccount holder shall not engage in any act or omission that would impair the intellectual property rights of gigsky or its affiliates or licensors in any gigsky product or service .\nthe sim only works on unlocked devices and gigsky devices , which can use the gigsky access point name ( apn ) . for device configuration , please read our faq .\ngigsky ' s integration with concur delivers seamless international connectivity to concur clientspalo a . . .\ngigsky is committed to providing our visitors to urltoken with a great experience but also protecting our rights and the rights of our users . for gigsky\u2019s terms of use , please visit urltoken .\nplease download the gigsky app for the best user experience for your ios or android mobile device .\ngigsky inc . 2390 el camino real , suite 250 palo alto , ca 94306 . united states\nflight data hardware company avionica and wireless network provider gigsky have partnered to offer ai . . .\nabout gigsky : gigsky is a leading provider of global connectivity solutions for travelers on the go and enterprises requiring mobility to make international business travel more productive . visit us on facebook , linkedin and twitter\nunited networks has been one of gigsky ' s top competitors . united networks was founded in 2009 in woolloomooloo , new south wales . united networks generates $ 52 . 7m more revenue than gigsky .\nif you do not want to agree to our terms and / or privacy policy , please do not use gigsky services , products , app . , or any of gigsky\u2019s offerings through our website .\nto find out more , cramer spoke with gigsky ' s founder and ceo ravi rishy - maharaj .\ngigsky has an estimated 5 employees and an estimated annual revenue of 101 . 1k . . . .\ngigsky products , including the sim , may only be sold to persons 18 years old and above .\ngigsky does not share your personal information except with affiliated third - parties who work with gigsky to provide your purchased services \u2013 please refer to our privacy policy for details regarding sharing information with third - parties .\ngigsky will not be liable for reimbursement , compensation , or any subsequent loss of any sim , esim , and / or gigsky product that is suspended , withdrawn , or terminated under this fair use policy .\nplease note that gigsky does not accept unsolicited materials or ideas for use or publication and not responsible for the similarity of any of its content or programming in any media to materials or ideas transmitted to gigsky .\nthe content includes logos , trademarks , and service marks ( collectively \u201cmarks\u201d ) owned by gigsky , and marks owned by other information providers and third parties . no marks may be used in any manner unless approved in advance , in writing by gigsky . upon approval , we will provide you with gigsky\u2019s trademark and brand use guideline .\napple is gigsky\u2019s most high - profile partner , but rishy - maharaj says more deals are in the works .\ngigsky has offered world mobile data connectivity solutions for consumers and businesses since 2010 . we offer simple , convenient and affordable data with the best user experience whenever and wherever you need to stay connected . 2018 \u00a9 gigsky , inc .\nmatrixx is one of gigsky ' s top competitors . matrixx is a private company that was founded in 2008 in saratoga , california . matrixx competes in the internet software field . compared to gigsky , matrixx has 18 more employees .\ngigsky today has expanded its network to over 140 countries around the world and is doing so by makin . . .\ngigsky , a provider of mobile data services for aircraft , has inked an agreement to market its product . . .\ninteligencia group is perceived as one of gigsky ' s biggest rivals . inteligencia group is headquartered in , , and was founded in 2009 . inteligencia group operates in the marketing services industry . inteligencia group generates nan % the revenue of gigsky .\nthe account holder breaches any of the account holder\u2019s obligations under these terms , including gigsky\u2019s privacy policy and terms of use .\navionica will manage the data transmission service , but the data will flow over gigsky\u2019s global wireless data network , avionica says .\ngigsky ' s 3g / lte network facilitates immediate data transfer from avionica ' s miniqar mkiii and 4g data transfer module .\nthis terms of service ( \u201cterms\u201d ) and the privacy policy ( collectively , \u201cagreement\u201d ) are binding and governs the relationship between the account holder ( \u201cyou\u201d or \u201caccount holder\u201d ) and gigsky , inc . ( \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 - 22\nthe best in ai . an invite - only executive event . oct . 22 - 23\nit is weird that i am disappointed ? i stretched before bed . i laid out my survival pack . i ate a last supper of ice cream , popcorn , and champagne . i was ready for whatever the universe could throw at me , and yet , nothing ! oh , well . i suppose the bright side is that now i can share these pieces of funding news with you and we will all be together for the upcoming holidays . good job , everyone . you shall see the dawn of another day .\nfor more funding news as it happens , subscribe to our deals channel feed . you can also follow venturebeat on twitter , @ venturebeat , to view funding news as it\u2019s published .\nit may not fit easily under the christmas tree , but a network virtualization company seems to be on every venture capital firm\u2019s wishlist this year . pluribus networks closed a $ 23 million round of financing , led by menlo ventures . pn claims to be driving the \u201cthird wave of virtualization into the ethernet hardware market . \u201d it administrators can use the systems to achieve high - performance computing and bolster private and public cloud data centers . previous investors new enterprise associates and mohr davidow ventures also joined this round , following a $ 17 . 5 million series b led by nea in april 2011 . read more on venturebeat .\ndeveloper community koding raised $ 7 . 25 million in its second round of funding . the site features a young curly haired lad wearing goofy glasses . more importantly , it also features tools to help developers with \u201creal software development in the browser\u201d and collaborate with each other on projects . josh hannah , a partner at matrix partners , is listed on the filing . koding announced its first round of $ 2 million in march 2011 , led by rtp ventures and greycroft partners . read more about koding ."]}
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", "topic": 9}], "title": "mumsnet", "paragraphs": ["mumsnet sucks ! posted the following at mumsnet , after its latest id with a link to the youtube mumsnet animation thingy was taken down and was banned . except for the names and a few other lies , it\u2019s a true account of this page\u2019s issues with mumsnet .\nthe post was made at lunchtime on wednesday by a mumsnet user called riven .\nthe parent - led campaign grew out of a thread on parenting site mumsnet .\njustine roberts , the chief executive of mumsnet , said :\nit\u2019s been fascinating over the last few years to see how positive mumsnet users have become about lidl .\nanswer riven ' s question mr cameron . . . . she is mumsnet royalty .\nthe world of the parenting website mumsnet is a fearsome place , says jemima lewis .\nlast night mumsnet ' s discussion forum was full of talk of ' biscuitgate ' .\nmumsnet users speculated that it might be garibaldi or nice . another asked whether he dunked .\nmr brown had spent an hour answering mumsnet members ' questions on subjects from childcare to afghanistan .\nthe leaders have all taken part in web chats on ' mumsnet ' as rory barnett reports .\npast party leaders who have taken part in mumsnet chats have been quizzed about their favourite biscuit .\nthe dry and droll down - to - earth humour personified by mumsnet never fails to crack me up , and this book does not disappoint . unlike other mumsnet books ( e . g .\nas is now tradition , a mumsnet user asked the labour leader what his favourite biscuit is .\nplease don ' t promote blogs that aren ' t in the mumsnet bloggers network . join the network\na question on mumsnet ' s am i being unreasonable parenting forum sparked some heated debate last week .\n' miserable ' jeremy corbyn takes the famous mumsnet biscuit test . . . and readers aren ' t impressed\njustine roberts , chief executive of mumsnet , said that current libel laws threatened the future of her website .\n' i just hate the way that politicians dodge all the important questions , ' said another mumsnet member .\nwe asked our mumsnet bloggers to share their own stories and experiences of miscarriage care \u2013 read them here .\na survey from mumsnet found 90 % of parents believe such a move will boost their ability to save .\nyet that\u2019s what happened to annabelle narey after she posted a negative review of a building firm on mumsnet .\nso gordon brown and david cameron have both fallen foul of mumsnet , the leading internet networking site for parents .\nukip leader nigel farage came in for a rough ride during an hour - long webchat on the mumsnet website .\nhave a look at the results of our survey into mumsnet users ' experiences of miscarriage care in the uk .\njeremy corbyn took part in a mumsnet webchat today , and his answer to the infamous biscuit question proved controversial .\nhas attacked mumsnet users who criticised her for returning to britain ' s got talent three weeks after giving birth .\nmumsnet has been loud , clear and effective in its let girls be girls campaign .\neducation secretary michael gove\nedited highlights from the possibly greatest thread in mumsnet history . nsfw , especially if you work in a beaker factory .\nit\u2019s 15 years since parenting website mumsnet started up . justine roberts looks back on its development from infancy to robust teens\nmumsnet : babies : the answers to everything and over 2 million other books are available for amazon kindle . learn more\non 3 march , a mumsnet user started a conversation about a poster campaign being touted on mumsnet ' s facebook wall by fathers 4 justice , and the fact that fathers 4 justice was bombarding a number of sites with this troubling image .\ncameron ( who likes oatcakes ) has done mumsnet twice before without mishap . he ' s back again today because , like brown , he understands the power of the cybermummies . the mumsnet constituency is one that the politicians can ' t ignore .\nwith mumsnet ,\nsays ms roberts ,\nthere ' s a sense of audience . facebook is too generalised .\nmumsnet and every disabled child matters are joining forces to ensure families with disabled children get the support they have been promised .\nadvice gleaned from mumsnet talk about diagnosis , benefits , statutory assessments , family support workers and more , plus useful links .\nmany senior healthcare figures and organisations have rallied behind the mumsnet bounty campaign : here ' s what they had to say .\na ddos assault , during which mumsnet received about 17 , 000 requests per second . it normally receives between 50 and 100\nthe campaign has launched with a branded homepage takeover and lidl uk branding across mumsnet food\u2019s content pages , forums and newsletters .\nshare your family ' s favourite recipes for the chance to win a mumsnet top bananas ! recipe book . now closed !\nthis afternoon , one mumsnet user said she found \u201cit hard to reconcile this with being a woman and a feminist . \u201d\nthe hugely popular parenting site mumsnet is under threat after criticisms of her methods upset childcare guru gina ford . judith woods reports\npregnancy : the mumsnet guide : the answers to everything and over 2 million other books are available for amazon kindle . learn more\nthe incident is yet another illustration of the power of mumsnet , or rather the site ' s 600 , 000 registered users .\ntoddlers : a mumsnet guide : the answers to everything and over 2 million other books are available for amazon kindle . learn more\nthe mumsnet miscarriage care campaign aims to ensure that all miscarrying women get the good , respectful , empathetic care that they need .\nmumsnet - the uk ' s most popular website for parents . advice , support , reviews , discounts , competitions and much more\nmumsnet is making a big push into mobile as it looks to widen its appeal and expand beyond its core \u201cbusy mum\u201d audience .\n\u201ci avoid posting pictures of my children on social media , \u201d justine roberts , founder and ceo of mumsnet told the telegraph .\nlidl uk has signed a six figure deal to sponsor the food pages on mumsnet , the news and social website for parents .\nthe partnership launches this week with three videos showing mumsnet bloggers sharing their lidl shopping experiences and meal planners for their weekly shops .\nunilever laundry brands persil non - bio and comfort pure are to sponsor mumsnet ' s new pregnancy tracker app for a year .\njeremy corbyn did a web chat with mumsnet this afternoon , and of course he was asked the question every politician gets asked .\nyou read it here first ! mumsnet ' s book club pages are teeming with author webchats , reviews - and top freebies .\nmumsnet has not checked the qualifications of anyone posting here . if you have any legal concerns we suggest you consult a solicitor .\nsince its inception in 2000 , mumsnet has gained enormous consumer clout through its product recommendations . compiled from feedback by mothers for mothers , mumsnet reviews cover everything from backpacks to high chairs and have ousted which ? in the affections of middle - class mothers .\nthe prime minister said he had missed a question about his favourite biscuit during the live web chat with the parents ' website mumsnet .\njustine roberts , mumsnet ceo , added :\nit\u2019s been fascinating over the last few years to see how positive mumsnet users have become about lidl . . . we\u2019re looking forward to creating useful , shareable content that will shake up the weekly trolley - dash .\ngilmour added , : \u2018i wrote bad mother specifically for mums , and can\u2019t think of a better home for it than mumsnet . \u2019\nthis topic is for discussions about campaigns mumsnet is running or may be planning to run . go here for other campaigns or petitions .\n2 . 38pm : dorasbackpack ( i dora the explorer fan , i assume ) is urging the mumsnet crowd to be sympathetic to cameron .\nit is now overtly and explicitly clear that @ mumsnettowers # mumsnet is a homophobic , transphobic and anti - lgbtq enterprise , with an anti - lgbtq political agenda , who are knowingly and willingly complicit in the oppression and denigration of the # lgbtq community . fuck you mumsnet .\na mumsnet user has been left distraught after her \u201chigh earning\u201d partner of nearly six years booked to go on a couples holiday without her .\n' silence is golden unless you have kids . . . then it ' s just suspicious . ' # mumsnet # parenting # quote # parenthood\nmumsnet has yet to determine how the hacks were carried out , but one theory is that a\ncross site scripting\n( xss ) attack was involved , in which code would have been added to mumsnet ' s site to redirect the login process to computers controlled by the attacker .\nms roberts said mumsnet itself stored users ' passwords in a\nhigh strength\nencrypted form , so doubted its own database had been cracked .\nlidl is looking to step into asda ' s shoes by showing it is the supermarket for ' mums ' through a partnership with mumsnet food .\nbad mother is the first move into original content for mumsnet , which called it \u2018a very real , very relatable , very sweary video series\u2019 .\nnext week ford and mumsnet , on which mothers post 10 , 000 comments a day , will attempt ' mediation ' in their legal battle .\nthe founders of online parenting forum mumsnet have written an open letter to david cameron appealing for a change to libel laws to protect free speech online .\nmotherhood is bewildering enough without drifting into the parallel universe that is mumsnet . there , everything you ever feared about becoming a parent comes to pass .\ni know people who won ' t make a decision on anything - not even what to cook their children for lunch - without first consulting mumsnet .\nit is encouraging that so many mumsnet users say having access to all their pension information online would help them take action to save more .\nmumsnet book club attracts top - notch guest authors each month . if you ' ve missed any of your favourite authors , browse the discussions here .\nthe high court has recently demanded that parenting website mumsnet reveal the identities of two of its users following a claim by cosmetic surgeon dr jesper sorensen .\nif your organisation would like to be considered for campaign of the week , please feel free to get in touch with us at campaigns @ mumsnet . com .\nmumsnet co - founder justine roberts told the mail :\nof course people can be critical , but for every opinion there is usually a counter one .\neasy to dip in and out of ( wish i had had it when i was pregnant ) and done with mumsnet ' s useful humour and easy going attitude .\na conversation then ensued on mumsnet about fathers 4 justice and their tactics , which some members of fathers 4 justice joined . some mumsnetters said some pretty harsh things .\nthe suggestion that mumsnet encourages gender hatred would be funny if it were not so offensive - and plain silly . the central aim of mumsnet is to make parents ' ( mothers ' and fathers ' ) lives easier . there are many and varied opinions on the site and no one mumsnet party line prevails , save for the view that we respect diverse opinion . we do not pre - moderate or vet comments made to our discussion boards , of which there are around 30 000 every day .\nriven vincent , it transpired , had met the prime minister before the election . he had made a private visit to meet her - after an exchange on mumsnet .\npetty ? certainly . more than a whiff of playground bullying ? absolutely . but this is all part of the weird , prescriptive and downright boring world of mumsnet .\nmumsnet also made a successful bid to have a madeleine mccann appeal advert pulled from cinemas . members thought the appeal would be too frightening for their children to see .\nthe book - y bit of mumsnet : live author webchats and tons of talk about fiction , non - fiction , children ' s books and more . . .\nthinking # mumsnet might self combust tonight , they will be stamping feet and screaming , looking forward to seeing the despair when they read the document and the notes .\nwhen mumsnet tackles issues outside parenting , such as the economy or nuclear power , roberts says , the tweets grow ever more offensive \u2013 for example :\nbritain is going to the dogs . those being the ones in charge of mumsnet .\nroberts has been described as having\na haggard face with dried - up ovaries\n.\nunder the high court order , mumsnet must reveal the users real identities and supply copies of all messages posted by skohl and blackfairy7 relating to sorensen or his surgery . sorensen has offered to pay any costs incurred by mumsnet in revealing their members true identities and \u201cnot to use the information disclosed save for the purposes of pursuing legal remedies\u201d .\nboth mr brown and mr cameron did\nlive chat\nsessions with mumsnet , whose members exhibit a marvellous tendency to\nski off - piste\nwith their interrogations .\nmumsnet users sometimes have a vexed relationship with the media , and in recent weeks the site took the producers of eastenders to task over a plotline involving a child abduction .\nsome of the most venomous mumsnet postings were made three years ago when a debate over the merits of child - care guru gina ford almost caused the site to close .\nsome of the more fundamentalist fans don ' t like the fact that mumsnet has developed ties with google . roberts doesn ' t see a problem \u2013 and i doubt that it will be her last flirtation with the masters of the internet universe . she ' s just signed a deal with vodafone to develop a mumsnet app for the iphone .\nthe ukip leader replied :\nyes , i am embarrassed by it . if they weren ' t members of mumsnet before , they should have left well alone .\nthis is definitely the last time i do mumsnet ( unless they get jaffa cakes ) .\n* yes we know they ' re not a biscuit . . .\non 11 march , fathers 4 justice posted another attack ad this time accusing m & s of\nsponsoring hateful , bigoted and prejudiced comments about men and boys on mumsnet\nand demanding that m & s withdraw all advertising on mumsnet or face a boycott . it accused the company of\nserving up gender hatred for mother ' s day\n.\nmumsnet was launched in 2000 by carrie longton , a tv producer , and justine roberts , a sports journalist and wife of the guardian ' s deputy editor , ian katz .\nour survey of over 1000 mumsnet users showed that the treatment and support women receive following a miscarriage fails to meet official guidelines . here are seven of the most startling shortfalls .\ndadsecurity ' s tweets are now offline , but the bbc can confirm it repeatedly posted\nrip mumsnet\nand claimed to have stolen data from the site before being blocked .\npowerful enough to influence westminster . useful enough to pull in more than four million users . yet spiteful enough to attract defamation cases . what ' s the deal with mumsnet ?\naccording to the newspaper , one mumsnet user had written :\nspending time with your newborn is way more important than some s * * * * y talent show .\neleven years after mumsnet ' s birth , some now see roberts as a matriarchal cromwell leading a righteous army of middle - class mums into war . campaigns so far include a drive against the sexualisation of children ; improved care for women who miscarry ; and the perennial push for more family - friendly employers ( a mumsnet jobs club opens in the spring ) .\nan extension of its recently - launched lifestyle campaign , the event will be hosted on sites such as mumsnet and britmums this week , as well as on the huffington post parenting .\nthere ' s a webchat going on over on mumsnet with simon stevens , chief executive of nhs england in case any of you might be interested in asking a question of him .\nin 2007 , mumsnet , a popular online discussion forum for parents , was sued by gina ford for defamation , after some users wrote critical remarks about the childcare expert . the two parties reached an out - of - court settlement after mumsnet agreed to pay a contribution towards ms ford\u2019s costs and pledged to prevent future \u201cpersonal attacks\u201d against her from appearing on their site .\nthanks so much , i hope you feel we ' ve covered most of the main issues raised - sorry not to have more time but i hope to come back to mumsnet soon .\ni imagine both were somewhat shocked by the outrage seemingly anodyne answers provoked . ' leave your hair alone and answer the damn questions , ' ordered one mumsnet - user to david cameron .\nthis book comprises carefully selected posts on the mumsnet forum organised into thematic chapters . it is great light reading , easy to dip into and good to pick up quick advice . . .\nfrom jamie oliver to antony worrall thompson , we ' ve had the creme de la creme of chefs and cookery writers on mumsnet to chew the fat ( metaphorically , of course ) .\nthere is an amazing breadth of knowledge on mumsnet . most of us have a specialist subject or two . but most of us know a very little bit about everything else as well .\n4 . i am not a father yet , but hopefully i soon will be . i don\u2019t want a mumsnet and a dadsnet \u2013 i\u2019d like mumsnet to be more even handed with both sexes , or if thats not possible just admit its a site for mums / women and say men / dads aren\u2019t allowed . i\u2019d much prefer the former of course . i want to do as much parenting as possible when i have children , and would hope i would be as welcome as any mother would be at mumsnet , come the time i need advice help and support .\nwhile mumsnet has hit the headlines before , most notably in a legal battle with the childcare writer gina ford , it is only relatively recently that its members have started flexing their political muscle .\nthe internet is notoriously capricious , with a site being essential one moment and forgotten the next . but mumsnet ' s capacity to hold decision - makers to account shows no sign of fading .\nlidl hopes its new yearly partnership with mumsnet will help build trust in the brand as it looks to boost its quality credentials and be seen as a destination supermarket , not just a discounter .\nmumsnet has reset its users ' passwords after a series of attacks , one of which involved armed police being called out to the london home of the parenting site ' s co - founder .\nadditionally , she revealed that there had been an attempt to force mumsnet offline by swamping it with internet traffic , in what is known as a distributed denial of service ( ddos ) attack .\nthe one - year partnership started yesterday ( 7 september ) and has launched with a homepage takeover . it will also feature lidl uk branding across mumsnet food content pages , forums and newsletters .\nmumsnet , following uk law on libel accusations , passed the letter on to narey and offered her the chance to delete the post or get in touch with buildteam to sort out the matter .\nwhen politicians take part in mumsnet webchats , they ' re careful not to repeat gordon brown ' s mistake in dodging the biscuit question . here are some of the best answers share this on facebook\njustine is now the mumsnet chief executive and last year she hosted the then prime minister gordon brown at its 10 - year anniversary bash . mr brown described it as a\nnational institution\n.\nbut things had started to go badly when he was asked if he thought he had been an unlucky prime minister . ' not when i ' m sitting here at mumsnet ! ' he answered .\nmumsnet chugged along for years with sensible forums on how to conceive , stop colic once you ' ve had the longed - for baby and generally be a middle - class parent without going mad .\nmumsnet draws 25 , 000 postings and a million hits a day . apart from its popular chatrooms , it offers books and guides , and asks mumsnetters to test products and interview stars and politicians .\na recent mumsnet survey found major failings in the current postnatal care system \u2013 we want to change that . find out how you can get involved and make better postnatal care a reality for all .\nbut mumsnet is much more than a glorified listings site . the members ' forum has a reputation for supportive debate and has hosted online chats with public figures such as the conservative leader david cameron .\nmagazine , amanda said :\ni visited mumsnet because i thought , ' oh , that sounds like a nice site where you can get handy tips on weaning your baby and helpful advice ' .\na large number of mumsnet people who ' d suffered a bereavement felt strongly that they had a right to complain to an organisation to which they pay a licence fee , and which almost boasts that it educates via its storylines ,\nroberts says .\nthey wanted mumsnet to register the complaint . we didn ' t ask anyone to edit the storyline : that was the bbc ' s decision .\nmarketing week is the media partner of parenting website mumsnet\u2019s third annual \u2018mumstock\u2019 event , which aims to highlight that while brands have access to a lot of data around parents , many still get it wrong .\nms roberts said that the second case occurred after a mumsnet user had engaged the dadsecurity twitter account and received back a message saying\nprepare to be swatted\nalongside a picture of a swat team .\nearlier this year , another mumsnet user sparked a debate when she was given a wedding invite that said \u201cadults only\u201d and another user was left angry that her new husband\u2019s mother invited herself on their honeymoon .\naccording to media reports two individuals , using the pseudonyms skohl and blackfairy7 , had posted criticisms of the surgeon on a number of mumsnet forum posts . the comments have since been deleted by web moderators .\nmumsnet has not checked the qualifications of anyone posting here . if you need help urgently , please see our domestic violence webguide and / or relationships webguide , which can point you to expert advice and support .\nhell , the # mumsnet trads were even boasting about trying to fuck up the results of the survey by deliberately misanswering questions , and filling in the survey more than once . . . 10 / n urltoken\ni\u2019ve been bullied and called things worse than a bitch on # mumsnet . i didn\u2019t call the police . trans people are vulnerable to doxxing , i don\u2019t get how you can doxx a cis het feminist .\nlast week a mumsnet poll found a distinct \u2018authenticity deficit\u2019 in all the main parties . if they wish to persuade women voters , they must change radically , co - founder and ceo justine roberts tells susanna rustin\ni don\u2019t see how the former is true if light - hearted critiques of mumsnet are not allowed , but more so , my video was not obscene , did not contain any personal attacks or break the law\u2019 it did however raise some points , which i would honestly like mumsnet or mumsnetters opinions on . please don\u2019t be too defensive ( or indulge in \u2018personal attacks\u2019 of course ) i think mumsnet is on the whole a force for good , and one my partner and i may be seriously grateful for if and when a baby comes \u2013 but i also think it is not perfect and should not censor criticism . such as\ni must find out if cameron got this much grief last time he was on . he did a mumsnet live chat in 2006 , when he went back to work after paternity leave , and again in 2008 .\nrival party leaders have been less reticent about their preferences when they appeared on mumsnet : tory leader david cameron likes oatcakes , while liberal democrat nick clegg prefers rich tea if they are dunked and hobnobs if not .\nin order to ensure you get the quickest possible response , we ' d be grateful if you ' d take a moment to make sure you ' re sending your mail to the most appropriate mumsnet email address .\njustine roberts , mumsnet founder and chief executive , said :\nwe know that parents , and mothers in particular , are more likely to have gaps when they ' re not able to save into a pension .\nbecoming , and then being a parent through all the different life stages can be pretty overwhelming . these books have been tried , tested , and recommended by mumsnet users . find the best parenting book for you .\na mumsnet user spotted the offending item with the slogan ' all mummy wanted was a back rub , ' on facebook , and shared an image with other horrified posters who branded it ' crass and disgusting ' .\nmumsnet workfest , a one - day event offering advice and inspiration about returning to work , changing career and starting a business , takes place on 15 june at bafta , london w1 . for further details , visit urltoken\nroberts is 43 years old , a former economist and sports correspondent , a liverpool supporter , and a mother of four . she has a strong sense of humour , an infectious laugh and a very clear idea of how mumsnet works . for those who choose to leave their prejudices at the door of\nmumsnet towers\nin north london , it ' s not all that difficult to understand its success as an online community and pressure group .\nby and large , it seemed most sensible to ignore them , not least because we ' ve had our hands quite full with stuff that actually matters , like mumsnet ' s we believe you campaign to dispel rape myths .\nmumsnet campaign : after 82 % of you told us you feel it ' s unacceptable for the nhs to allow commercial companies access to patients , we ' re campaigning for a ban on bounty sales reps in postnatal wards .\ngardening guru phil mccann , skincare queen liz earle , finance expert alvin hall and kim woodburn , of kim & aggie fame , are just a few of the ' lifestyle ' webchat guests we have welcomed to mumsnet towers .\nin honour of national biscuit day , here ' s a selection of our favourite responses to the mumsnet biscuit question . scroll to the bottom of the page to find out which webchat guest chose what . share this on facebook\njustine roberts , co - founder and chief executive of mumsnet , told journalists : \u201cinitially we refused to hand over the information and said we would only comply if we were required to do so by a court order . \u201d\nwhether you\u2019re a beauty novice or a confirmed fashionista , this topic is for consulting mumsnetters on all things style - related . plus , check out our swears by page for the inside track on the next mumsnet must - have .\nis there anything more terrifying than the invective of a mumsnet mum ? the sensible answer to this is , of course : yes , plenty , now stop asking such stupid questions . but there is nevertheless much circumstantial evidence to suggest that being attacked online by the stereotypical mumsnet mum ( and let ' s face it , the stereotype is an appealing one ; we all like a good caricature ) transforms a lot of hitherto happy people into the walking wounded .\nwhich led to a slew of mumsnetters chucking lame insults and kind invitations to fuck off and die . but then the heavens opened and the celestial being that is mumsnet goddess justine something - or - other deigned to respond thusly \u2013\nsome of you may have noticed that a group called fathers 4 justice has been saying some pretty unpleasant things about us over the last couple of weeks . in an ' advert ' which appeared first on facebook and then in friday march 16th ' s edition of the i , the group claims mumsnet\npromotes gender hatred\n, and labels\nmen and boys as rapists , paedophiles and wife beaters\n. it calls on advertisers to suspend advertising on mumsnet .\nford has said she is happy to be criticised on her techniques , but has accused mumsnet of taking it too far and launching a personal attack on her . in a statement she said : ' any suggestion that i am trying to close down the mumsnet website is completely untrue . what has caused me so much upset has been the defamatory campaign waged against me as a person , in which i have been described in the most vile and disgusting terms . '\n2 . 35pm : in the comments section below giantkatestacks says that i ' m wrong about some of the posters being activists . i ' m not a user of mumsnet so i ' m happy to take her word for it .\nso treat yourself to another of those choccie - biscuits , gordon , and go back to combing your hair , dave . and be reassured - us mums aren ' t all as pedantic and kiddie - obsessed as the mumsnet crew .\nmumsnet spoke to the national federation of retail newsagents ( nfrn ) about the campaign , but the nfrn was unable to sign the pledge on behalf of its members , so it is down to you to decide whether to sign up .\nthe image conjured by the attacks on mumsnet and its staff is one of men so sad , bitter and misguided that it can only be a parody . come on feminazis , own up : it was you really , wasn\u2019t it ?\nthe something special and gigglebiz presenter came to mumsnet towers , charmed visiting children by singing and clowning around , and answered lots of your questions about his shows , receiving an mbe , makaton , bumper cars , biscuits and tons more .\nthousands of women have used mumsnet to share heartbreaking stories illustrating where # miscarriagecare fell short . we ' re asking politicians to pledge to improve miscarriage care , based on our code of care , by the end of the next parliament .\ni hope that isn\u2019t too long , and that i don\u2019t come across as a \u2018trouble maker\u2019 \u2013 as someone who may be needing mumsnet or similar soon , i\u2019m very interested in asking these questions and raising these criticisms , hopefully constructively .\nthe abi said it was was keen to gain insight from mumsnet users about how online pension information could make a difference as parents are particularly likely to take career breaks , return to lower paid work and have gaps in their pension saving .\nthe biscuitgate row started when mr brown answered questions on the mumsnet website on a wide range of issues , including his recent eye problem . but it all went wrong when he repeatedly failed to respond to enquiries from parents about his favourite biscuit .\nbut finally at midday yesterday , he answered on his twitter web page , writing : ' i missed mumsnet question about biscuits : the answer is absolutely anything with a bit of chocolate on it , but trying v hard to cut down . '\nshe and her mumsnet co - founder , carrie longton , were recently proclaimed by radio 4 ' s woman ' s hour to be the joint - seventh most - powerful women in the country . but how did this all come to be ?\nwaitrose stock a very limited selection of men ' s lifestyle magazines , and in support of mumsnet ' s campaign , on the occasion that the publications feature covers that could be considered controversial , we would ask that the publisher polybag or wrap them .\nalthough we do not currently have any plans to make further changes to the way we display these titles , the feedback from the mumsnet survey is valuable to us as we try to strike the right balance in meeting the needs of all our customers .\ni won\u2019t post it again . you can find it on youtube if you search \u2018mumsnet no menz\u2019 i don\u2019t think it was offensive . it was critical of mumsnet in a humorous way\u2026 is that why i was banned ? i looked in the rules and can find only \u2018talk \u2013 all human life is there\u2019 and \u201cour policy is to keep intervention to a minimum and let the conversation flow . having said that , we will remove postings that are obscene , contain personal attacks or break the law . \u201d\n3 . as my video said i do think its strange or inappropriate that there is a feminist section ( and quote a dogmatic one if i may add ) on mumsnet , where so many regulars of that section proudly claim not to be parents .\nmumsnet has banned mention of ford on the site and mediation is due to take place later this month . should it fail , ford ' s solicitors have given notice of their intention to begin high court proceedings and the site could be closed down .\nwe are delighted to announce that sainsburys , morrisons , waitrose , bp * , asda , the co - operative group and tesco have all pledged to support mumsnet ' s campaign to keep lad mags out of children ' s view in all their stores .\nlast year , the site extended its reach with gransnet ; there is talk of mumsnet tv ; and she won ' t rule out the possibility , one day , of launching a dadsnet , too :\nnever say never . anything is possible .\nas the controversial author prepares for the latest stage in her legal battle with mumsnet , the parents ' forum she is suing after allegedly insulting messages were posted on its internet site , a new attack comes from a channel 5 documentary to be broadcast tomorrow .\non the site , it trumpets positive reviews , including one which called it ' the daddy of parenting sites ' . in some circles , it would be preferable to admit you feed your child cola in its bottle rather than admit to an uneasiness about mumsnet .\nfollowing our survey , which found nine out of ten parents wanted lads ' mags out of sight , mumsnet called on major news retailers to take action to ensure that magazines with sexual images on the cover were kept out of children ' s sight in stores .\nmumsnet has a long - standing relationship with brands in the food and drink space , including asda , which has traditionally positioned itself as the grocer for ' mums ' . the retailer has a panel of 5 , 000 women in its ' mumdex ' community .\n\u201cmy life was put on hold until i had finished the very last word . \u201d find out what mumsnet book bloggers think about our june book of the month and join us in reading little fires everywhere before the webchat with author celeste ng on 26 june .\nwas she being totally honest when she describes mumsnet as a place where \u2018the line is drawn\u2019 only at folks whose sole purpose seems to be to wind up others ? it seems to this page where that line is depends a lot on what genitalia you possess .\nshe does acknowledge that the size of mumsnet these days does\nmagnify\nnegative reactions .\nyou can get 200 replies disagreeing with what you ' ve said . we just remind people that it ' s not a group of people out to get you .\nsainsburys and morrisons , which have operated similar policies for some years , have told mumsnet that it does not affect the sales figures of these titles , and i feel sure that such a policy would pay off for your business because of the goodwill you would receive .\nby this point , the thread on mumsnet had grown to include other posters claiming to have had bad experiences with the building firm . some of them decided to remove the posts in response to the legal threats from buildteam , but narey wanted to keep hers up .\nthat promise last week began to look a little threadbare . vincent put out a statement that said :\ni had hoped that after david cameron came to visit me earlier this year following our exchange on mumsnet he would have done more to protect families like ours .\nwe know that this is an important issue for many of our shoppers and this is why we were one of the first retailers to introduce modesty covers back in 2006 . we hope that other retailers follow sainsbury ' s lead in signing up to mumsnet ' s campaign .\nbut sadly for f4w , terfs , and # mumsnet trads , it turns out that the civil service is considerably smarter than a ploy that wouldn ' t have fooled a seven year old , and so the terfy cunning plan utterly failed . . . 11 / n urltoken\nany parents bottle feeding their little one , which bottles have you liked ? i\u2019m just not so sure we are using the right ones with tommee tippee . she seems to get so much wind . # mummybloggers # pbloggers # babyadvice # babylife # mumlife # mumsnet # mumsuk\nchief executive justine roberts said : \u2018mumsnet is the mothership when it comes to sharing relatable parenting experiences with the potential for lots of swearing , so this is right up our alley ; each of the episodes outlines a situation that could have come straight from our forums . \u2019\nbut mumsnet does much more than quiz politicians . funded entirely by advertising , it functions as a resource for information on pregnancy and childcare , offers product reviews and even runs a book club . tonight it is hosting a chat session with the award - winning author rose tremain .\nsome political pundits have described next year ' s big political battle as the mumsnet election , claiming that whoever wins the poll will have won over the 850 , 000 mothers who regularly use the parenting website \u2013 just as the worcester woman was the symbolic swing voter in 1997 .\nexcuse my language . . . but fuck you to all the @ mumsnettowers # mumsnet haters who can\u2019t see that tom and dustin are obviously devoted to each other , and have shown nothing an unwavering commitment to providing their son with an upbringing that most could only dream of .\nas much as we love norks \u2013 with their many uses \u2013 here at mumsnet , we think they ' re really not news . so , following on from this discussion we ' re very pleased to announce that we ' re getting behind the no more page 3 campaign .\nyes , but look ,\nmumsnet co - founder justine roberts tells me ,\nfor every critical post , there is a positive one . it ' s free speech , ultimately . everyone is welcome to voice their opinion , and it is mostly pretty balanced .\nroberts is a city analyst turned football and cricket writer , and mumsnet was also her attempt to find a flexible job that would be rewarding , but would leave her free to see her children and\nnot have to squirm if i wanted to pop into a school event\n.\nso no one is recommending the mumsnet standard response of\nfuck off to the far end of fuck off land and when you get there fuck off some more\n? i am still waiting for someone to be rude about my parenting choices so i can say it . . .\nbut in april , the decision was made for her , in a very peculiar way . mumsnet received a warning from google : a takedown request had been made under the american digital millennium copyright act ( dmca ) , alleging that copyrighted material was posted without a licence on the thread .\nthe campaigns we feature are not actively endorsed or supported by mumsnet , but are about issues which we think may be of interest to some mumsnetters - recent campaigns range from maternal health in the developing world , to support for lone parents , to a campaign to promote responsible dog ownership .\nrecently , mumsnet triumphed in a battle over a \u00a31 . 25m billboard campaign that declared , in one of a series of deliberately provocative statements intended to demonstrate the power of outdoor advertising , that\ncareer women make bad mothers\n( the poster was withdrawn ) . it has also tussled with gina ford , the parenting guru , who complained about insults posted about her on mumsnet forums ( the case was settled out of court ) . and most recently , it has challenged eastenders over a storyline in which a mother who loses her baby to a cot death steals another child .\ncreated seven years ago by two new mothers , mumsnet has become an ' internet phenomenon ' , according to the sunday telegraph , and ' the country ' s most popular meeting point for parents ' , according to the times , and it is widely regarded as the uk ' s leading online parenting community . it has 100 , 000 registered uses , and 250 , 000 monthly users , and its members are loyal , active and passionate about the site . fans of mumsnet include india knight , prime minister gordon brown , the chief rabbi jonathan sacks , to name but a few .\ncreated nine years ago by two new mothers , mumsnet has become an ' internet phenomenon ' , according to the sunday telegraph , and ' the country ' s most popular meeting point for parents ' , according to the times , and it is widely regarded as the uk ' s leading online parenting community . it has 100 , 000 registered uses , and 250 , 000 monthly users , and its members are loyal , active and passionate about the site . fans of mumsnet include india knight , prime minister gordon brown , the chief rabbi jonathan sacks , to name but a few .\ngoogle is aware of cases like narey\u2019s , and is looking at how to improve fraud detection , but there\u2019s a limit to what it can do in general . the scale is too large for it to take the sort of personal approach that automattic did with hotham\u2019s case , and ultimately the law doesn\u2019t allow for it to hit back against fraudulent claims without some involvement of the accused \u2013 which , technically , was mumsnet , not narey . and while mumsnet was offered the chance to file a counterclaim , the forum couldn\u2019t , because it too couldn\u2019t be certain the claim actually was fraudulent .\nnote : this topic is for discussing pushchairs . to find out which pushchairs have won mumsnet best , read our lightweight stroller reviews . if you want to buy and sell pushchairs , please use our for sale / wanted boards . please feel free to report buying and selling in this topic .\ncharities working with disabled children have thanked mumsnet for the publicity it has generated . other commentators , however , while sympathetic to celyn ' s family , are less than enchanted with the sight of the mummy - warriors marching forth yet again , exercising an influence they believe is disproportionate to their numbers .\nyou see , the terfs were well aware of the survey , what with talking about it on both gc reddit and # mumsnet / pol / - lite board , and the survey itself ( linked in the screenshot ) is pretty clear as to what it was about . . . 9 / n urltoken\nlooking to speak to # mums who have had their baby delivered by one of their other children ( around 12 years or younger ) for a mini midwives article . did your waters break at home ? were they the only one to help you through labour ? fee paid on publication # journorequest # mumsnet\nmedia law is hammered into journalists during their on - job training or university education . the general public are not afforded the same luxury . the question is , should online forums like mumsnet do more to protect their users from legal repercussions or would this impact on site engagement and ultimately damage the community ?\nthousands of women have used mumsnet to share heartbreaking stories of miscarriage care falling short . like everyone else , we believe the nhs should provide effective , responsive care and treatment to the one in five pregnancies that ends in miscarriage , but w hile some trusts provide great care , unfortunately , others do not .\ncertainly , mumsnet attracts an extraordinary degree of venom . it has been labelled censorious , moralising , smug , vicious , bullying and sanctimonious , and accused of having members who are rude , dogmatic and as\nthick as mincemeat\nwho remain immersed for hours in the subjects of weaning , nappies and nipples .\never since politicians began courting the site as a way in to new media , murmurs of complaint on the blogosphere have grown into a roar .\nwhat the hell does mumsnet think it is ?\nseems to be the gist . and how does it manage to pull the strings of publicity so effectively ?\nbuildteam disputes her account . in a letter sent to mumsnet , which the site passed on to narey , the builders complained that the comments were defamatory . they say it is \u201cuntrue\u201d that the ceiling fell down due to an issue with plumbing , and cited a total of 11 statements they claimed were defamatory .\nmumsnet deleted the post , and asked google to reinstate the thread , but a month later , they received final word from the search firm : \u201c\u2018google has decided not to take action based on our policies concerning content removal and reinstatement\u2019 which ( it turned out ) meant that they had delisted the entire thread\u201d .\nwe ' re harnessing the might of mumsnet and putting it behind causes close to your heart . they range from this is my child and let girls be girls , to our miscarriage care and we believe you campaigns , and our campaign to change how britain ' s libel laws affect online publishers like us .\none imagines that she could sell mumsnet and make a fortune , but she insists that this is unlikely . she says she cares too much about the site , its collective voice , and fears that selling out might change everything it has come to stand for . so instead , she continues to grow it .\ni do tour the country . in particular i do\ncameron direct\npublic meetings which are just q and a and no speeches . i ' ve done 52 of these and have more planned . perhaps we could do one in association with mumsnet . talking to the team about it now . . . .\nwhoever sent the takedown request , mumsnet was forced to make a choice : either leave the post up , and accept being delisted ; fight the delisting and open themselves up to the same legal threats made against google ; or delete the post themselves , and ask the post to be relisted on the search engine ."]}
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provoking analyses of the latest economic news , and helps its readers to find ways in which to develop their careers or businesses to the full .\nmac today a graphics , multimedia , and web design graphics magazine for macintosh users .\nscreen graphics a trade magazine for the commercial and in - plant graphics screen printer .\nthis prestigious award is handed out by the belgian trends magazine to companies who have achieved a remarkable innovation or expansion in the past years . the jury nominated vyncke because the company has been an inspiration for other relatively small companies who are active in the international market outside the eurozone .\ntrends / trends - tendances plays an important part in business life . its readership mainly consists of executives , managers , entrepreneurs and professionals . these people are in search of economic and financial information which they can apply in their professional life .\n[ this is an edited extract from eye 72 . to order the full , printed magazine click\u2026\ncommunication arts magazine the essential creative resource for professional designers , advertisers , illustrators , and photographers .\nimaging magazine helping you choose , buy , install , and maintain imaging and document products services .\non february 12 , 2015 vyncke is presented with the trends gazelle 2015 award . vyncke was rated as 22nd in the top one hundred fastest growing large enterprises in the west flanders region of belgium . vyncke has also previously received this prestigious award in 2004 , 2007 , 2008 , 2009 , 2010 , 2012 and 2014 . trends is the leading business magazine in belgium .\nbefore & after a magazine that teaches you\nhow to design cool stuff\n. published quarterly .\nfor a belgian beer , i would highly recommend b . o . m . brewery\u2019s rosie rosa :\nnewtekniques a magazine for users of lightwave 3d , inspire 3d , aura , video toaster , and flyer .\ntrends / tendances , the business & financial newsmagazine , is published every thursday both in flemish and french by roularta media group , belgium\u2019s leading print publisher .\nso which belgian beers are worth checking out ? there are plenty of lists of belgian beers in magazines compiled by people who know a thing or two about beer and there are lots of online rating sites that rank beers .\nhere\u2019s what the experts said ( in no particular order ) . the 37 amazing belgian beers you should try :\nalexander liberman ( 1912 - 1999 ) was the first and last twentieth - century magazine czar , writes steven heller .\nfolio since 1972 , folio : has served as the magazine for magazine management . it is the leading source of ideas and strategies for the entire publishing team : editorial , advertising , circulation , production , financial , corporate and new media .\nwith its daily newsletter and website , urltoken has a strong focus on belgian news , trends and opinions . this is complemented with dossiers , international coverage , practical case studies and extensive testing of business solutions . the \u2018careers\u2019 section focuses on continuing professional development and interesting career options .\nbelgian beer and food publisher and editor - in - chief paul walsh is from ireland , but came to belgium ten years ago to study philosophy at the historic leuven university . he was working in another branch of the media when he had the bright idea to start a belgian beer magazine . he lives in brussels , whenever he manages to get home .\nerik verdonck is content manager for urltoken and managing partner of the belgian beer company . he is an experienced writer in travel , beer and gastronomy . erik has been a freelance editor , writer and photographer for years . he has published a brewery guide with 150 belgian breweries ( \u2018bij de brouwer\u2019 ) and a book on food pairing with beer ( \u2018bordje bier\u2019 ) amongst others . he has collaborated with numerous belgian magazines . his main focus is story telling with belgian beers .\nflexo & gravure online international english language technical magazine for the world ' s paper , film and foil printing and converting industries .\ncharles d . \u201cchuck\u201d cook is a writer and photographer who has travelled to belgium 29 times since 1994 to explore , experience , and enjoy its incredible beer culture . he has visited over 150 breweries and 350 beer cafes in \u201cthe beer country . \u201d chuck has written for usa today , all about beer magazine , belgian beer & food magazine , celebrator beer news , and many other publications .\nespen smith is a norwegian beer critic , well known in norway from television , talk radio , newspapers and magazines where he gives his open opinions on the newest trends in food , beer and liquor . when espen is not interacting with the press he\u2019s teaching classes , running tours , writing books regarding trends in the beer industry and consulting on building microbreweries .\namerican ink maker for printing ink , color , and related industries . the editorial content consists of contributed technical papers and nontechnical features about trends , technology and global happenings to help our readers to improve their profitability . it is the only magazine in the ink industry that features a monthly interview with printers\u2014the ink manufacturers\u2019 customer .\netiketten - labels online international german language technical magazine for the producers of self - adhesive roll labels , tags , tickets and other narrow web products .\ni . d . magazine i . d . magazine is america\u2019s leading critical magazine covering the art , business and culture of design . winner of four national magazine awards \u2014 three for general excellence ( 1995 , 1997 and 1999 ) and one for design ( 1997 ) \u2014 the publication appears eight times a year . issues include the annual design review , america\u2019s largest and most prestigious juried design recognition program , published since 1954 . the design review showcases the best american and international design in the areas of consumer products , furniture , equipment , environments , packaging , graphics , concepts and student projects .\ni have been drinking belgian beer since 1983 , and have had many tripels ( belgian and otherwise ) over the decades . none has the flavor profile and effervescence as la fin du monde does . if you haven\u2019t tried it , you should ! do we sound biased ? yeah , just a little\u2026 \ud83d\ude42\nbelgian beers . what\u2019s all the fuss about ? after all , belgium is just slightly bigger in size than wales with a population no bigger than that of cuba .\ni\u2019m with those who sorely miss st . bernardus abt12 on this list , but otherwise looks like a veritable roadmap of beer - tasting for belgian lovers . thank you !\nhow magazine how magazine is the business and creative resource for graphic designers . get the latest business , technological and creative information that impacts the design professional . published six times a year , the colorful issues are packed with great visuals and vital information on business practices , legal tips , the latest technologies , top markets , important personalities and pressing issues in the design industry .\nit\u2019s one of my favorite belgian blonde beers . due to its more moderate sweetness compared with other belgian blondes and a kind of infection from wild yeasts , this blonde associates more with lambics and sour beers . this is not such a strange occurrence , given that the brewmaster at slaghmuylder is mr . karel goddeau , the same guy brewing at de cam lambic .\nsanoma is the market leader with respect to women : our strong female and home & deco brands reach 3 , 058 , 500 women , which is 61 % of all belgian women .\nyannick de cocqu\u00e9au is product manager at visit flanders for everything related to \u2018beer tourism\u2019 and belgian beers . beside that he\u2019s a qualified beer sommelier , hobby brewer and active member of zythos vzw .\neditor & publisher editor & publisher is a 116 - year - old magazine covering the newspaper industry in north america . its products include both print and electronic periodicals , as well as a line of annual newspaper industry reference books and market data reports in both print and cd - rom formats . e & p magazine includes the 10 - time annually e & p interactive section for the online news industry .\ni am what they call in flanders a \u2018duvel drinker\u2019 so it rocks and duvel deserves a higher rating basing on its unique way of brewing . aside from that , \u2018delirium tremens\u2019 is worth mentioning . will not tell you more than what google has to say but the pink elephant most definitely deserves a high ranked place in any beer list . being a belgian , i am a passionate about belgian beer .\nclassic belgian beers are very balanced and complex , and westmalle tripel is a perfect example of this . in aroma it is fruity ( overripe banana ) with a fine hop bitterness and soft maltiness fighting for attention .\nwhich belgian beers would you recommend people try ? are there any you think should be added to this list ? leave your suggestion in the comments below with your reason as to why you think it should be included .\nmailing systems technology as we enter a new century , mailing systems technology renews it ' s commitment to being the mailing industry ' s premiere magazine . we will present state - of - the - industry information on all facets of mail center operations . we will provide the information you need to deal with current production demands , alert you to industry trends and introduce methods and technologies to deal with the changes our industry will face . we ' ll make it our job to be a leader of information exchange in the mailing industry .\ngraphic arts monthly gam , published 12 times a year , targets very large buyers and specifiers of printing equipment and supplies at very large commercial printing operations . featuring news , exclusive economics and business trends , emerging technologies , practical applications , and information about new products required by printing industry professionals in doing their job .\nthe term \u201cbelgian ipa\u201d gets thrown around a lot these days but there aren\u2019t many brewers who manage to make this cross - pollination of brewing traditions work in the drinkers\u2019 favour . magma is a massive exception , displaying all the mouth - watering juicy new - world fruit of a modern ipa with the warmth and nuance of classic belgian strong ale . bold yet accessible ; strong without being heavy : a real beer for all seasons . savour it but don\u2019t cellar it .\ndimitri van roy qualified as a beer connoisseur from the syntra school in brussels and as cicerone program certified beer server in 2014 . he\u2019s a child of the belgian beer culture but loves to expand his horizons to wherever good beer comes from .\ncuv\u00e9e des trolls is another underrated belgian beer ! it was originally created by the micro - brewery brasse - temps , but is now brewed by dubuisson brewery also . it\u2019s a really well - crafted lager with hints of orange and citrus .\ngraphic village a french language publication created with the aim of supporting the exchange of information and ideas between graphic professionals . graphic village provides many services to the trade including the discussion of professional information and trends , the publication of a professional newspaper on line , a press review on multi - media , demonstrations , job offers , and sale of hardware .\njay brooks has been writing about beer for 24 years , and currently writes a syndicated newspaper column , \u201cbrooks on beer\u201d , and contributes to most major beer periodicals . he was recently made an honorary \u2018knight of the brewers mash staff\u2019 by the belgian brewers guild .\nprintprocess printprocess is an international publication of heidelberger druckmaschinen ag , reporting\nlive\non news and trends from the graphic arts industry . the printed edition of printprocess is published quarterly ( with a total of 300 , 000 copies in four languages : english , german , spanish , french ) ; the online - version called\nprintprocess online\nis updated regularly .\nthe passion among beer lovers for increasingly flavourful beers that are hopped using powerful , aromatic varieties is not restricted to just britain or the us . brasserie d\u2019achouffe\u2019s houblon chouffe combines the pithy , citrus flavours of an american ipa with the spicy , peppery funk of a belgian tripel .\ndocuworld based on xerox ' s worldwide docuworld educational initiative , docuworld magazine demonstrates the value of networked digital documents through integrated efforts that are designed to help customers profit and grow with digital printing . xerox and its strategic partners and allies present a variety of document and graphic arts solutions that drive profit from knowledge .\ni / o magazine specializes in authoritative real - world information on technological and workflow - related solutions to the shared economic and business issues confronting its readers : photographers , service bureaus , graphic designers , packaging designers , publishers , corporate it , marketing , and publishing specialists , and prepress and management people in commercial printing companies .\nin 2013 , he opened a new office in beijing . mr . goossens is considered in europe as one of the most renowned experts in u . s . real estate . his numerous articles and studies have made him a reference in the matter . the business lawyer is frequently quoted in both the belgian and international press .\nmanuel molina has a degree in industrial engineering as well as a bachelor in finance from the universit\u00e9 catholique de louvain - la - neuve ( belgium ) . he started his career working for a belgian telecommunication company as south europe sales manager and then became the managing director for the u . s . and latin america markets .\nthe resulting beer is a riot of grapefruit and redcurrant flavours underpinned by bready malt and a pinch of white pepper in its dry finish . it may sound like a car crash but these flavours are in total harmony , making it one of the best modern interpretations of a classic belgian style and one that\u2019s easy to get hold of too .\nsofie vanrafelghem is a zythologist , beer author of 3 beer books , founder of \u2018women & beer\u2019 , beer columnist at de standaard , international beer sommelier , editorial staff member of zythos , teacher of general beer knowledge at cvo panta rhei , editor at hopper magazine and master beer sommelier at caf\u00e9 belge ( the ritz - carlton , dubai , uae ) .\namerican printer target audience : commercial , quick , in - plant and newspaper printers , converters , service bureaus , color separators , trade binders and finishers . editorial focus : provides graphic arts managers information on management techniques and technological advances . features and departments analyze business management and marketing approaches , industry trends , finishing operations , pressroom technology and the environment . articles are written to demonstrate effective implementation of technology and techniques for increased efficiency , cost savings and the development of new business .\nthere\u2019s not even that much of it . belgian beers account for only 1 % of all beer produced in the world . there are more breweries in the u . s . state of oregon than there are in the whole of belgium . according to the latest figures furnished to me by zythos , belgium is home to 195 breweries , 93 beer firms and 5 gueuzeries .\nrussell erskine started as an assistant brewer with brewdog at fraserburgh in september 2011 , having had no previous brewing experience or qualifications . he has worked his way up over subsequent years to his current position as a senior brewer in ellon and will be studying towards ibd diploma in the coming years . russell has visited belgium several times which has cemented his preference for belgian beers .\never heard of the revolutionary \u201cviven\u201d beers ( brewed at the most famous \u201cde proef brewery\u201d ) ? just try their jaw dropping viven smoked porter , the truly unique viven master ipa ( one of the most ingeniously crafted , perfectly balanced ipa beers in the world ) and the all - guns - blazing viven imperial ipa ! fyi , \u201cviven\u201d introduced the term belgian ipa to the world .\nle capitaine is a chardonnay barrel - aged golden saison brewed with \u201can absurd amount of pumpkin\u201d and fermented with saison yeast and various strains of brettanomyces , one of which was originally cultivated by peter bouckaert , the brewmaster at new belgium brewery ( fort collins , colorado ) . this beer\u2014also brewed with candied endive , cacao nibs , and buddha\u2019s hand\u2014is trinity owner jason yester\u2019s tribute to this renowned belgian brewer .\nwe know that when people get interested in a subject , they like to find a magazine or other publication that covers the topic in depth . sometimes you just like to see what else is available . well you have come to the right place ! if you think there is a publication we should know about , please let us know and we will be glad to help as well as add it to our list .\nkevin desmet , a 30 something lover of belgian beers . he turns his love for beer into words on his blog urltoken . married and father of 2 , he has a soft spot for bitter beers , sour beers and pitch - black , thick stouts . throw that last one in a barrel for a year or two and you\u2019ll make him very happy . he has yet to refuse a beer .\njef van den steen is one of the most experienced beer connoisseurs in belgium as well as a brewer at brouwerij de glazen toren . he writes for beer magazines such as de zytholoog , bier passie magazine and smaak and has authored books including \u201clambi ( e ) k en geuze\u201d , \u201ctrappist . het bier en de monniken\u201d , \u201cabdijbieren , geestrijk erfgoed\u201d , \u201cgeuze en kriek , de champagne onder de bieren\u201d and \u201dde smaak van bier\u201d .\nbelgium is awash in blonde ales . sadly , many of them are rather one - dimensional , lacking depth and mystery . the st . feuillien blonde reflects the joyfully understated gastronomy of its wallonian homeland . with an enchanting , not - quite - earthy yeast character , a whiff of spicy hops and a tightrope balance between crisp and malty , this beer reminds us , at the most basic level what belgian beers are all about .\nadrian tierney - jones is a journalist and writer specialising in beer , pubs , food and travel and how they all collaborate with each other in making the world a more pleasing place . he is the editor of 1001 beers to taste before you die and author of several other books including great british pubs . he also writes for all about beer ( usa ) , beer , sunday times travel magazine and weekend telegraph amongst other . he blogs at urltoken\npraet : \u201cwell , i ' ll still have to wait two more years for that , until i retire . a belgian banker once told me , when i was working with the generale bank : \u2018i had a great deal to tell , but nothing to say . now i have a lot to say , but may tell little . once i retire , i guess i ' ll have nothing left to say and nothing left to tell\u2019 . \u201d\ncorel user magazine corel user is a high - quality bi - monthly journal covering all of corel ' s main publishing applications , draw , photopaint , ventura . occasional articles also deal with wordperfect and xara . many of the best known and respected corel experts write regularly for corel user . it is a subscription - only publication with a minimum of advertising and maximum of uninterrupted articles on technique , basic theory , case studies , news and reviews of everything that is of interest to corel users .\nthis beer is produced using three varieties of malt and three strains of belgian hops . surfine owes its lovely balance to the alchemy of its ingredients . remarkably , the surfine is subject to three fermentation stages , using a different yeast each time . the third and final fermentation stage uses wild yeasts that convert the remaining sugars into carbon dioxide , giving the beer its dry character . this is a fine example of innovation out of tradition , typical in family breweries such as dubuisson .\nthe guiding brewing principle for austin , texas\u2019s jester king is let the yeast do the work and create the right circumstances so that it can . \u201cwe\u2019re of the yvan influence , \u201d says ron extract , referring to yvan de baets\u2019s historical essay on saisons that appears in the book farmhouse ales : culture and craftsmanship in the belgian tradition ( brewers publications , 2004 ) . in his essay , de baets cites the writing of marc h . van laer who advocated the use of multiple yeast strains as early as 1920 .\nknown amongst the craft beer world as the beer wench , ashley v routson is a craft beer evangelist and social media maven on a mission to advance the craft beer industry through education , inspiration , and advocacy . ashley is a freelance beer writer and soon - to - be published author who has written for or been featured on npr , draft magazine , beer advocate , and time . com , among others . ashley has been a featured speaker at the craft brewers conference , the great american beer festival , and the beer bloggers conference .\nin 2017 , vyncke has been nominated again , 3rd time , for the prestigious economic ranking \u201c\u0161tiky \u010desk\u00e9ho businessu\u201d in czech republic . vyncke s . r . o . , our czech settlement is in moravia , silesia region and employs 115 vynckeneers . originated in 2004 , this yearly ranking \u201c\u0161tiky cesk\u00e9ho businessu\u201d evaluates the business - economic figures of the past 3 fiscal years and values the fastest growing and healthiest enterprises . \u0161tiky means \u201cpike\u201d , a kind of fish , and is the counterpart of the belgian gazelle awards , hence the czech business pike .\nthe saison renaud is an unfiltered , single malt , single hop beer brewed with pilsner malt and saaz hops . \u201cthis is your world war ii\u2013era farmhouse ale , where i think [ brewers ] were probably starting to steal the yeast from the pilsner makers , \u201d says mystic\u2019s bryan greenhagen . in essence , this beer comes from a pilsner recipe . \u201cwe\u2019ve made this recipe with lager yeast and it makes a pilsner . but then when you put in the belgian yeast culture , you can taste the spices it brings , the herbs . i think [ this beer ] really shows what the yeast is doing . \u201d\ninstant & small commercial printer instant & small commercial printer , published 12 times a year , serves the lower end of the commercial printing industry - the quick printers , the small commercial shops with fewer than 20 employees , and all franchises . news and feature stories in i & scp are tailored to their audience . the magazine publishes\nhow - to\narticles and case histories on printing and photocopy reproduction . emphasis on desktop publishing and short - run digital technologies reflects the growth of this service in instant printing operations . management stories are aimed at helping the publication ' s largely entrepreneurial audience grapple successfully with everyday problems and spot new opportunities for growth .\nit was very hard to select my favourite beer among the fantastic belgian beers . if you choose , you always lose . so my advice is to try as many styles and beers as possible . but anyway , i have to stick to the rules . so i\u2019m going for a zinnebir from brasserie de la senne . the brewer\u2019s philosophy is to brew beers with lots of flavours , but with as little alcohol as possible . my kind of beers . zinnebir has a cloudy orange colour and a great nose of honey , pollen , and lemon zest , and light exotic fruits . the taste is malty , with a fine bitterness and a long aftertaste . top beer .\ndealer communicator / trade show times a magazine devoted to graphic arts dealers or distributors and their suppliers . the general news section is a gathering of information as it relates to the whole of the dealer channel with emphasis on products and other data for dealers selling traditional equipment and consumables . the special supplement section focuses dealer attention on two areas , ( 1 ) traditional products . for example , bindery / finishing - mailing equipment ( 2 ) industry associations . in support of industry associations . the electronic digital channel section is for resellers entrenched in , or moving toward , electronic / digital sales . a wealth of information with articles written by savvy dealers , suppliers and practitioners who understand the direction the industry is taking . with special product supplements each month . the paper & graphics retail store section is dedicated strictly to paper & graphics store business .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthis website uses cookies to improve your experience . you can read the full t & cs here . i understand\ncustom design , development , manufacture and implementation are another reason why our clients value our partnership , ensuring that lamifil provides not just a solution , but a perfect solution for your needs .\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 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nigw manufactures large gears and gearboxes for heavy industrial applications . its growth is mainly situated in asia , especially in china . in europe the economy is stabilizing , so there\u2019s little revival .\nigw from oostkamp is a specialist in transmission solutions . they mainly make gears and gearboxes . for engines of ships for instance , monsters up to two meters long and five tons . these gears have to put the engines in motion , and withstand huge forces . other important customers are train manufacturers like alstom or bombardier . and also atlas copco , for the compressor market .\njust make the comparison with the speed of a diesel engine of a car at a normal rate , which is 2000 revolutions per minute ,\nsuggests ceo holger stehling .\nfor compressors you can get up to 50 , 000 rpm . that can be very dangerous if the work is not very meticulously done . i recently saw a video of a poorly finished gearbox of a competitor . the drive flew out of the gear , and bored their way through the factory .\nigw is the go - to company for heavy industrial work . oostkamp is the main plant for large gears . next to that , igw also has factories in china , romania , czech republic , and the united states .\nour growth is mainly in asia ,\nholger stehling analyzes .\nthe train market is especially growing in china . the united states also have plans for developments in the railway industry . and what do we have in europe ? let ' s say that the economy is stabilizing here . i still see little revival . in europe , we mainly do servicing , the maintenance of the existing production facilities . that never creates the same dynamic as new equipment .\nstehling came at the helm at igw in the end of 2012 . he changed the company ' s name from \u2018nv igw watteeuw international into the more international and commercial sounding \u2018igw\u2019 .\nbecause who in china can pronounce the name watteeuw\u201d ? but above all he had to bring synergy between the various factories of the group .\nwe had two separate sales teams . one for the gears , and another for the gearboxes . they worked the market separately .\nwhilst customers often want both products . now we forged together the sales teams and also started looking for new customers in additional markets such as oil and gas .\nproductivity was also raised . the visit to oostkamp shows how important that is . there ' s hundreds of thousands of dollars on dormant capital in the form of hundreds of gears in the warehouses . there is no financing by customers .\nthe sooner that can go outside , the better . productivity went up strongly , partly because workers learned how they can operate multiple machines .\nand there are other advantages that stehling appreciates in flanders .\ni appreciate the openness of the employees , the willingness to change . out of all my plants i have the least problems in belgium when it comes to change . germans are much more secretive and cautious . i also notice this in the czech republic , the largest branch in turnover , and with the global r & d center . the czechs react as the germans would react . no , the belgians are very open to foreigners . i never feel like a foreigner here .\neven the unions in belgium are better according to holger stehling .\nif the german metalworkers ' union ig metall strikes , all the workers are on the streets . ig metall is much more militant . but off course we also had the strike of 15 december last year here in oostkamp . only a small number of our employees participated , and it wasn\u2019t really clear to me what my factory had to do with it . the strike was just unilaterally imposed by the union leaders . \u201d\nstehling is satisfied with watteeuw academy , but in that respect germany still scores better .\noh yes , we give them practical knowledge . but it is not comparable to the education in germany . there it is part of the system , and a true combination of learning and working\n.\nholger stehling started at igw in 2012 . the german from waldshut on the rhine , at the foot of the black forest , had a long career at linde , the german producer of industrial gases .\nthe message of the igw shareholders was clear : they wanted \u2018a non - german german\u2019 . so a not too stubborn person who could deal with different cultures . but he also had to have the german clear strategic vision and structured approach . and , as a german , he needed to undertake prompt actions if necessary . \u201dbut i had to be able to work with , not against the workers .\nigw is one of the four main divisions of bmt , the industrial company with the west flanders family seynaeve as reference shareholders . igw makes gears , and was in 2013 responsible for 81 . 3 million , or 30 % of the consolidated turnover of bmt . omco is the division for glass applications , cnud - efco makes equipment for forming and annealing glass , and bmt aerospace makes aviation parts .\nin the section moneytalk , readers can find essential information for improving their own personal financial situation . the broad range of subjects tackled every week ensures that the reader will always find the information he or she needs for making the right financial decisions in his or her professional or private life .\nlaur\u00e9at du concours nrj startup en 2015 , micha\u00ebl malherbe fait le point sur l\u2019\u00e9tat d\u2019avancement de son projet mydo\u00ae .\nmydo\u00ae est toujours bien l\u00e0 un an apr\u00e8s diff\u00e9rents concours gagn\u00e9s . les le\u00e7ons \u00e0 tirer de son parcours d\u2019entrepreneur : \u00eatre patient , rester les deux pieds sur terre et prendre le temps de bien analyser les choses d\u2019un point de vue technique et commercial .\ncoup de c\u0153ur du jury du concours nrj startup , mydo s\u00e9lectionn\u00e9 pour la grande finale du concours .\nsur 150 projets francophones belges pr\u00e9sent\u00e9s , 12 ont \u00e9t\u00e9 s\u00e9lectionn\u00e9s pour la demi - finale . parmi les 12 demi finalistes , mydo est repris parmi les 6 finalistes et est class\u00e9 1 er des 6 finalistes par les membres du jury du concours nrj startup .\nla chambre de commerce et d\u2019industrie de li\u00e8ge - verviers se fait l\u2019\u00e9cho de la victoire de mydo\u00ae au concours nrj startup et de l\u2019appel \u00e0 son op\u00e9ration de crowdfunding sur kisskissbankbank . com .\nd\u00e9j\u00e0 pl\u00e9biscit\u00e9 par le jury du nrj startup , mydo\u00ae confirme \u00eatre aussi le coup de c\u0153ur du grand public apr\u00e8s avoir obtenu plus de 2 . 500 votes en 3 semaines . sur 150 projets francophones belges pr\u00e9sent\u00e9s , mydo\u00ae est class\u00e9 premier tant par le jury que par le grand public !\ndklikk s\u2019int\u00e9resse au crowdfunding et pr\u00e9sente les 3 projets qui lui tiennent \u00e0 c\u0153ur , dont mydo\u00ae . soutien de dklikk \u00e0 notre campagne de crowdfunding sur urltoken\nvyncke has been selected as the 22nd \u201centerprise of the year\u201d in flanders , belgium . the \u201centerprise of the year\u201d is a prominent event organized by the ey that awards the flemish enterprise that distinguish for its strategic , innovation and managing capacities . vyncke was recognized as the winner because of its economic growth and global expansion . vyncke also distinguished itself from the other candidates through its strong company culture and alignment in between the shareholders and all the employees .\nafter being nominated , vyncke s . r . o . was officially proclaimed as regional winner of moravia silesia in the ranking \u0161tiky cesk\u00e9ho businessu 2015 . vyncke s . r . o . , our czech settlement is located in moravia , silesia region and employs 115 vynckeneers . although we suffered fierce competition of the fast - growing car industry in the moravia - silesia region , vyncke won this prestigious award .\nin november 2015 , peter vyncke has been nominated for \u201cthe manager of the year\u201d .\non september 2nd , vyncke was nominated as a finalist for the \u201centerprise of the year\u201d award in belgium . together with katoen natie , kinepolis , ontex and van de velde the vynckeneers compete for this prestigious title . the award recognizes innovation and entrepreneurship by balancing a financial strong and stable company with the courage and perseverance to continue to grow .\njean - marc goossens\u2019s father , albert borschette\u2014considered as one of the founding fathers of the european union , ambassador of luxembourg in belgium\u2014ended his career as european competition commissioner .\nin 2004 , he cofounded an investment bank boutique ; molina & lynch consulting , with offices in new york city and miami . the company specializes in m & a opportunities between europe and the united states . he is currently a managing member of a consulting company that is active in the energy sector . manuel has been appointed as the honorary consul of belgium for the state of florida since 2004 . manuel is fluent in french , german , spanish and english .\nalain liebaert studied applied economics at the university of antwerp . he then did a postgraduate in creative problem solving techniques in 1988 and is still organizing creative seminars today . alain started his career as a management consultant , restructuring companies on a \u201cno cure no pay\u201d basis . in 1990 he joined the liebaert family textiles business ( urltoken ) and became ceo in 1997 . alain is also a part time airline pilot and flies business jets both for work and for fun all over the world . in 2005 alain and his wife michou started socrates projects , specialized in organizing exclusive tailor made holidays with private airplanes .\nsocrates also invested in a boutique hotel in cape town ( urltoken ) and a five star lodge ( jacis lodges ) in the madikwe game reserve in south africa ( urltoken ) . alain has travelled extensively in south and north america and africa looking for investment projects in real estate . alain is fluent in dutch , german , english , french and spanish .\nadvocaat jean - marc goossens wil met vlaams kapitaal tweederangspanden in miami opwaarderen . zijn ambitie is in florida een . . .\nl\u2019avocat bruxellois jean - marc goossens investit dans des quartiers \u00e9mergents de miami , avec de beaux rendements \u00e0 la . . .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nthe most recent runways saw elaborate dresses , a - list models and a vetements mega - fan .\nstephanie danler , author of \u201csweetbitter , \u201d relies on a fortifying lentil recipe to reset .\nwe\u2019ve rounded up some of t\u2019s most transportive stories for those who need a break from their surroundings , or from the news cycle .\nthe artist remembers seeing a self - portrait by adrian piper nearly 20 years after discovering her work .\nexfoliating your roots \u2014 with everything from charcoal scrubs to sea salt cleansers \u2014 delivers a deeper kind of clean .\nfifteen years after the wild child days that made them famous , the actress and the musician find themselves sharing something entirely new : maturity . ( sort of . )\nlaila gohar makes elaborate culinary installations for work , but when she\u2019s home alone , she prefers \u201cmediterranean grandmother\u201d cooking .\nphoto illustration by grant gold / the new york times . clockwise from top : andre grossmann ; roxanne lowit ; getty images ; henny garfunkel .\nin the early ' 80s , everything seemed to be happening at once \u2014 and from this blur emerged a culture forever changed .\nahead of his first major show , wendell dayton welcomes t to his home studio \u2014 and the lawn that has doubled as his gallery in the meantime .\nwhether it\u2019s a hidden cove on a faraway island or a sandy patch at the end of the subway line , no place is as rife with memories as a beach you keep returning to .\nthe designer kym ellery shares her tips for laid - back entertaining , including generous servings of cheese and a basket of musical instruments .\nart doesn\u2019t just reflect the world \u2014 it engages with it , so t asked contemporary artists to make works responding to the subject .\nthe art collective alterazioni video has spent over a decade documenting , and championing , italy\u2019s many unfinished construction projects .\non the release of the author\u2019s book about the pleasures of reading , we asked his acolytes to reflect on the pleasures of reading white\u2019s own work .\nthere are some traditions that are universal . here , we highlight a single craft \u2014 and how it\u2019s being adapted , rethought and remade for the 21st century .\nunlike other things we come to crave , we first dream of places we\u2019d like to visit through another\u2019s eyes , another\u2019s ears .\nthe architect mauricio rocha dreamed up a stark space for the artist graciela iturbide in mexico city .\nlike her photographs , graciela iturbide\u2019s studio in mexico city plays with light and dark .\nfinding echoes of japan\u2019s ancient past , and of the woodlands of hayao miyazaki\u2019s animated masterpiece \u201cprincess mononoke , \u201d deep among the trees of yakushima island .\nalso couture , roger federer and what shoes to wear if you\u2019re on your feet all day .\nt\u2019s photographers captured highlights from the recent haute couture and ready - to - wear shows in paris .\nin their new collections , boucheron froze blooms , chaumet reveled in african - inspired design and dior played with transparency .\nas the couture shows came to an end , there were fireworks of the most creative kind .\ntaleedah tamer\u2019s next move ? she\u2019s planning to join her countrywomen in getting a driver\u2019s license .\nthe h\u00f4tel bourbon may have celebrities lining up to get in but , once inside , its owners expect them to behave .\njohn galliano defines millennial couture , while giorgio armani looks back and doesn\u2019t entirely move forward .\nkarl lagerfeld crafts an ode to the underneath and maria grazia chiuri celebrates an atelier of her own .\na new bonanza of fruit scents are far more sophisticated than the adolescent splashes of summers past .\nlast year demna gvasalia took his renegade brand off the runway . now , with a collection drawn from his youth in war - torn georgia , they\u2019re back .\nthe culinary artist creates something in less than one hour \u2014 using a particularly sticky mystery ingredient .\na by - no - means exhaustive list of the things our editors ( and a few contributors ) find interesting on a given week .\nor whatever you want to call them . resort ? pre - spring ? what about just \u201cgood clothes\u201d ? confessions of a fashion critic .\nand , rainbow jewelry as a cure for minimalist fatigue , louis vuitton\u2019s nod to the \u201980s , and more .\nsimon porte jacquemus introduces his men\u2019s collection in marseille , 500 miles and a world away from paris fashion week .\nthe looks on the streets show a more casual vibe as things heat up in france .\nthe monthlong men\u2019s wear season , with stops in florence , milan and paris , may not be hanging together thematically . but in terms of moments , it has provided some doozies .\na front - row seat to t ' s best videos : digital house tours from around the world , behind - the - scenes looks at cover shoots and more . watch in times video .\naccessibility concerns ? email us at accessibility @ urltoken . we would love to hear from you .\nand most of what they do make , they don\u2019t even bother to drink themselves , exporting 60 % of their beer to other countries .\nit\u2019s not like they drink a lot of beer . they\u2019re only 15th in europe when it comes to beer consumption per capita .\nwell , belgium has the greatest diversity of original beer styles on the planet . few would disagree that the country has an unrivaled brewing heritage which is deeply embedded across its towns and villages . and belgium\u2019s newer brewers are exploding onto the scene and showing off their talent by marrying innovation and respect for tradition . there\u2019s certainly an argument to be made for it being the best country in the world for beer .\nso that\u2019s what i did . i contacted a wide range of beer experts \u2013 sommeliers and cicerones , brewers and judges , bloggers and journalists \u2013 to compile a list of recommendations .\ni asked as varied a list of contributors as possible to ensure the suggestions came from both newcomers and experienced beer people , from both men and women , from both \u2018craftier\u2019 beer geeks and more traditional voices , and from a mix of both international experts and belgians .\nthe recommendations below are quite fascinating : a plethora of the usual suspects thrown in with a lot of solid performers and some obscure gems . i believe the list does an excellent job of showcasing the full spectrum of belgium\u2019s incredible brewing culture .\nto understand rodenbach grand cru , discard what you know of beer . dismiss that it should be blonde , or have a head or not have \u2018turned\u2019 .\nthis 6 % abv brown ale , aged for two years in massive , pedestalled , oak tuns 200 to a cave , before blending to unmistakable familiarity , goes beyond tart into sour . it sits precariously at ph 3 . 2 like sauvignon blanc , yet draws more of a cabernet sauvignon crowd .\nbottled bright to retain the delicate balance of grain and caramel , burn and edge , its uniquely ancient taste resonates across centuries of beer - making , outgunning the dangerous here - and - now of the craft brewer . sharp .\ntim webb is a beer writer and publisher . he is co - author with stephen beaumont of the world atlas of beer and pocket beer book ; and with joe stange of good beer guide belgium . tim is managing editor at cogan & mater ltd & urltoken .\n\u201ccantillon lou pepe gueuze is the beer that really turned me on to lambics and sour beers . it opened my eyes to how great these brews could be\u201d , a friend of mine in his thirties told me about a year ago .\nhe was right , and was certainly not the first drinker to have an epiphany while drinking this brew . lou pepe gueuze is a blend of two - year old lambics that are often aged in wooden barrels that used to hold french wine the last time they were filled .\nthe lou pepe gueuze is one of the best of the brasserie cantillon range , and should be sought out by any lover of lambic brews or , for lack of a better word , sour beers .\nits soft , mellow tartness and mild horse blanket funk will make you smile and desire another glass . may there be more gueuze left in your bottle when that happens .\nhistorically , saisons were homebrews for a practical purpose . sometimes they would have been weird in the not - nice way . ( in fact , there are some today that are like that . ) other times they would have been beautifully refined . luckily we have brewers today who know what to do with half - wild yeast , or else do an excellent job of convincing us that they know .\nthis one is reasonable at 5 . 5 % strength , lively , dry and bitter enough . but the aroma is the thing , dry - hopped and re - fermented with brettanomyces . i like to close my eyes and puzzle it out . where does the floral grapefruit end ? where do the musty lemons begin ?\njoe stange is a freelance journalist , co - author of good beer guide belgium ( with tim webb ) , and author of the upcoming around brussels in 80 beers , second edition . he blogs at urltoken , and tweets @ thirsty _ pilgrim .\ncrisp , refreshing and super low in alcohol\u2014one can only presume that dupont\u2019s avril is the closest thing to the original farmhouse ales , which were typically brewed as a hydration alternative to water for farmhands . avril is the perfect all - day sipping beer for long , hot summer days .\n5 . st . feuillien blonde ( 7 . 5 % abv ) : [ brasserie st . feuillien ]\nrandy mosher is a writer , creative consultant , designer and educator specialising in beer . author of five beer - related books including tasting beer , he also teaches at the siebel institute . he is an active partner in two chicago - area breweries : 5 rabbit cerveceria and forbidden root botanic beers .\nwonderfully rich and complex beer , a blend of dark ale and timmermans\u2019 lambic , with an acidic note from the lambic cutting the dark roasted grains and spicy hops of the ale . the beer will be restored to its original home in bruges in 2015 when a new brewery opens there .\nroger protz is one of the world\u2019s leading beer writers , historians , lecturers and tasters . he is the author of more than 20 books on the subject , including 300 beers to try before you die , one of the biggest - selling books on the subject . he was named glenfiddich drink writer of the year in 1997 and 2004 and in 2003 was presented with the first - ever lifetime achievement award from the british guild of beer writers . he has won two gold and six silver tankard awards from the guild and in 2013 won gold as best writer in pub and beer press . he has won 13 awards from the north american guild of beer writers .\nluc de raedemaeker is the director of the brussels beer challenge , chief editor of bier grand cru and the beer link ( china ) and doemens diplom - biersommelier . he sees it as his mission to give beer the recognition it deserves ."]}
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founder of cormorant books . geddes , along with her husband , gary , had started the press in 1986 . cormorant achieved early success \u2014 they published lives of the saints by nino ricci , which won the governor general\u2019s literary award for fiction in 1990 \u2014 but had been experiencing tough times . she offered c\u00f4t\u00e9 the job of publisher .\nprime members enjoy free two - day shipping and exclusive access to music , movies , tv shows , original audio series , and kindle books .\non july 1 , thomas allen took control of cormorant\u2019s sales and distribution and acquired what jim allen calls \u201ca very small\u201d stake in the company .\n\u201cthe devil\u2019s cormorant combines natural history , social and economic impacts through a series of stories , each told with compassion and humour . \u201d\u2014 british birds\n\u201cit really means something to be there with your books , \u201d he says . \u201cit\u2019s quite humbling to actually walk into the warehouse and see the miles of aisles of books , and realize that what we do , vaunted as it is , is just one part of the process . and it\u2019s good to walk into the warehouse and see everyone working their asses off , making sure the books go out , that the right books go to the right booksellers . you think it\u2019s a simple thing until you realize \u2014 thousands of titles , thousands of copies . it\u2019s a humbling experience . i like that .\n\u201cwe\u2019re a publishing company , and one of the things that really troubles me about the way the industry has worked is we tend to lionize individual , \u201d c\u00f4t\u00e9 says . \u201cbooks don\u2019t happen because there\u2019s one great author , or one great editor . books happen because so many people along that chain kick in . \u201d\nwhere are they now ? gary claims not to have swallowed all the manuscripts sent to him , however slick or fishy , but to have published some great canadian books . he is now living in his favourite spot , the west coast , and doing what he loves best , writing . his recent books include the acclaimed kingdom of ten thousand things and sailing home . jan geddes now lives in victoria and is working on a novel and is studying latin . the hallmark of cormorant\u2019s twenty years of publishing is the discovery and promotion of new writing talent ; in this time , the company has had ten books nominated for the various incarnations of the books in canada first novel award . the company\u2019s fiction and translations have been nominated for many national , regional , and civic book awards and prizes .\ni love how king approaches the cormorant from an interdisciplinary angle , covering vast time and space while providing fascinating stories about the cormorant . he educates us through compelling vignettes of a variety of powerful and interesting relationships of different people to these unique birds . his storytelling abilities made me not want to put this book down !\n, a novel crean had rescued when edugyan\u2019s original publisher , key porter books , went bankrupt . this was crean\u2019s second giller prize \u201cwin\u201d \u2014 austin clarke won in 2002 for\nthe move represented not only a geographic change for c\u00f4t\u00e9 , the long - time publisher of cormorant books , but a professional change , as well . on jan . 19 , it was announced that patrick crean , who\u2019d founded and headed thomas allen\u2019s publishing division since it was launched in 2000 , was leaving the company ; c\u00f4t\u00e9 , 51 , was named his successor .\ntwenty years ago , jan and gary geddes started cormorant books on their farm outside of dunvegan in eastern ontario . each of them had a reason for naming the company for this particular bird . according to gary , the cormorant is such a good fisher that humans use it , with a wooden ring to prevent it from swallowing its catch . gary enjoyed being of use to canadian writers briefly , then passing the responsibility and the glory to jan , who had heard a rumour that the cormorant was a voiceless bird . she endeavoured to give that bird a voice by introducing new writers to readers across canada . both gary and jan succeeded in acquiring the good catches , the new writers , and providing a foundation for a company that has introduced many significant voices .\nrichard king ' s the devil ' s cormorant is a brilliant book . it is scientifically well - informed , serious , funny , and full of good stories . . . a post - modern ornithology .\nless than a year later , \u201cit was very clear that general publishing was in trouble , \u201d c\u00f4t\u00e9 says of jack stoddart\u2019s empire . soon after , the company went into receivership . \u201cin the end , we lost $ 75 , 000 , but it wasn\u2019t devastating , \u201d he says . by the end of 2002 , c\u00f4t\u00e9 and his partner , john pugsley , were sole owners of cormorant books . \u201cit\u2019s been me ever since , \u201d he says .\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 .\nrichard king ' s the devil ' s cormorant is a brilliant book . it is scientifically well - informed , serious , funny , and full of good stories . . . a post - modern ornithology .\n\u2014 living bird\ni picked this book up off the coffee table while staying at a friend ' s house . when i read the title i was thinking\nwhat ' s a cormorant ?\nafter that i couldn ' t put it down .\nin spring 2011 , cormorant inaugurated a new poetry line . we publish between two and four poetry titles a year ( currently two ) . we seek excellent new collections by poets both established and new ; anthologies and reissues by solicitation only .\ndavid homel is a writer , journalist , filmmaker , and translator . he is the author of five previous novels , including the speaking cure , which won the j . i . segal award of the jewish public library and the hugh maclennan prize for best fiction from the quebec writers\u2019 federation . his most recent novel , midway , was published by cormorant books . he has translated several french works , receiving the governor general\u2019s literary award for translation in 1995 and 2001 . homel was born and raised in chicago and currently resides in montreal .\nnow in toronto , keeping the cormorant tradition established in 1986 alive has , at times , been difficult . at other times , it\u2019s been relatively easy \u2013 finding a narrative voice of character and distinction , the new author with something to say that\u2019s not been said before , rescuing the out - of - print authors whose reputations have tarnished with age and neglect . publishing books , such as those in the pages of this catalogue , is an adventure ; it\u2019s an intellectual pursuit without parallel . when a new book arrives from the printer , when an author receives her first glowing review , the hardest of times are forgot . we all live for these moments . the company\u2019s dedication to publishing a diversity of voices from across the country continues , along with the belief that these voices are worth hearing . they are worth reading , not just for a small and select audience , but for the largest possible one , which is why we rely on booksellers and librarians , and why we rely on book reviewers and the media , who play as important a role in this endeavour as do we , the staff and authors of cormorant books .\nc\u00f4t\u00e9 approached jim allen , president and ceo of thomas allen & son , in january 2009 . he was attracted to the company\u2019s integrated sales and distribution , something cormorant lacked . \u201cit was one - stop shopping , \u201d c\u00f4t\u00e9 says . \u201cit was going to solve a headache for me . \u201d\nthe program celebrates books published in the 2015 calendar year and in three categories : poetry , fiction and non - fiction . brennan said the celebration is long overdue . \u201cuntil now , new brunswick \u2013 a province with a rich literary heritage \u2013 was the only province in canada without its own ( anglophone ) book awards program . \u201d *\n\u201che can come off as very determined , and \u2018this is the way , \u2019 but when push comes to shove he wants the author to be happy with the book , and he knows that the book belongs to the author , \u201d says tess fragoulis , whose novel the goodtime girl will be published by cormorant this spring .\nas inspiring as these books were to me as i gunkholed my way up the inside passage , where hazards are innumerable and support can be minimal , i wanted to do something different . for me , a trip up the coast would be not so much a discovery as a recovery narrative , a way of getting in touch with people and places and events from my own past .\nthe devil ' s cormorant is a great read for those interested in birds or anyone who enjoys crisp natural history writing . i will be buying another copy of this to give to my father , who loves bird watching ; the beautiful illustrations make it a great gift . i couldn ' t put it down ! the author ' s love of cormorants comes through in his excellent writing .\nbehold the cormorant : silent , still , cruciform , and brooding ; flashing , soaring , quick as a snake . evolution has crafted the only creature on earth that can migrate the length of a continent , dive and hunt deep underwater , perch comfortably on a branch or a wire , walk on land , climb up cliff faces , feed on thousands of different species , and live beside both fresh and salt water in a vast global range of temperatures and altitudes , often in close proximity to man . long a symbol of gluttony , greed , bad luck , and evil , the cormorant has led a troubled existence in human history , myth , and literature . the birds have been prized as a source of mineral wealth in peru , hunted to extinction in the arctic , trained by the japanese to catch fish , demonized by milton in paradise lost , and reviled , despised , and exterminated by sport and commercial fishermen from israel to indianapolis , toronto to tierra del fuego . in the devil\u2019s cormorant , richard king takes us back in time and around the world to show us the history , nature , ecology , and economy of the world\u2019s most misunderstood waterfowl .\ndespite the subtitle , this is a work as much about human history and values , as it is about nature . king sees past the symbol and presents the real cormorant , living amidst real people . and one is left with this conclusion : surely we need animals as symbols . but let\u2019s not allow it to obscure the real , complicated , beautiful creatures among us .\n\u2014\npoetry - anita lahey , a poet , journalist , reviewer and essayist who lives in victoria . she\u2019s the author of the mystery shopping cart : essays on poetry and culture ( palimpsest , 2013 ) and two poetry collections : spinning side kick and out to dry in cape breton ( v\u00e9hicule , 2011 & 2006 ) . she serves as assistant series editor for tightrope books\u2019 annual anthology best canadian poetry in english ,\ndespite the subtitle , this is a work as much about human history and values , as it is about nature . king sees past the symbol and presents the real cormorant , living amidst real people . and one is left with this conclusion : surely we need animals as symbols . but let\u2019s not allow it to obscure the real , complicated , beautiful creatures among us .\n\u2014 nature conservancy\nbehold the cormorant : silent , still , cruciform , and brooding ; flashing , soaring , quick as a snake . evolution has crafted the only creature on earth that can migrate the length of a continent , dive and hunt deep underwater , perch comfortably on a branch or a wire , walk on land , climb up cliff faces , feed on thousands of different species , and live beside both fresh and salt water in a vast global range of temperatures and altitudes , often in close proximity to man . long a symbol of gluttony , greed , bad luck , and evil , the cormorant has led a troubled existence in human history , myth , and literature . the birds have been prized as a source of mineral wealth in peru , hunted to extinction in the arctic , trained by the japanese to catch fish , demonized by milton in\nphysically , a very nice book and a fascinating natural history read . mr . king really covers every aspect of the cormorant . like so many other concerns related to the environment , he does a really good job providing a thorough perspective of both sides of some of the issues . my particular interest is in the conservation / ecological impact in the states , but the book covers the natural history , social and economic impacts of the birds all over the world .\nas in his previous books on violence and reconciliation in sub - saharan africa , geddes is fascinated by healing . repeatedly , he asks the people he speaks with why they are not angry , why they do not hate . they respond that in healing they have let go of their anger . they are turning inward to their own cultures , their languages , their foods , and their medicines . this is what indigenous writers like taiaike alfred and lee ann betasamosake simpson call resurgence . it is healing for indigenous people by indigenous people .\ni didn ' t get to read the devil ' s cormorant although i wanted to . the book i received from amazon was strange indeed . . it was printed backward - that is it began with page 378 , followed by 377 , then , 376 , etc . and , many of the pages were printed upside - down . a very weird version of this book . it is impossible to image how the printer allowed it out of the shop ! ! and , of course , i was the poor fool who bought it !\njust finished reading the book , although i ' ve had it for a while . i enjoyed the variety of travelogue , ecology , social study , natural / human history . similar to many of the other books along these lines that i have read and really enjoyed ( secret life of lobsters , cod , beautiful swimmers , founding fish , etc . ) . and the closing chapter was particular interesting after the objective , in - depth , global research king had conducted . extensive resources and citations , which always makes me feel better about a book , too .\nc\u00f4t\u00e9\u2019s adventure in the publishing industry began in 1985 , when he left montreal for toronto . he intended to become a playwright but his first job was with the canadian book information centre , the marketing arm of the association for canadian publishers . it was here c\u00f4t\u00e9 realized he was more impressed with what was happening in canadian literature than in canadian theatre . this was followed by positions at books in canada , the world\u2019s biggest bookstore , the ontario arts council , and finally as head of the literary press group of canada , a sales and distribution co - op for small presses .\n\u201cwhen i started , they had a budget of less than $ 200 , 000 and sales of less than a quarter - million , and a staff of two full - time people \u2014 me and the sales manager \u2014 and they had three reps who worked a total of 16 weeks a year , \u201d he says , sitting down at a coffee shop not far from cormorant\u2019s former offices . \u201cwhen i left , the budget was $ 1 - million a year , the sales were $ 2 . 5 - million a year , they had a staff of six people in the office , and they had six full - time sales reps . \u201d\ngeddes : frye once said that every poet has one or two structures of feeling that are absolutely central to him and his work , and that these structures are often consciously or unconsciously announced in the titlepoems of the author ' s books . i ' d say that i am preoccupied with injured figures , figures caught in the machinery of society or politics or religion . there ' s something common between the narrator of horse , chartier , the potter in xian and sandra lee scheuer , who was killed at kent state university . perhaps a good shrink could tell you why i write about these individuals . i might even venture a guess or two myself , but not today .\nafter his marriage collapsed and he\u2019d chucked his tenured teaching job in montreal , vancouver - born poet and editor gary geddes bought a 31 - foot sloop called the groasis and learned to sail it\u2014slowly\u2014to produce sailing home : a journey through time , place and memory ( harper $ 32 ) .\nmy literary predecessors were legion\u2014such as james cook , juan francisco de la bodega y quadra and george vancouver\u2014so i planned to maintain a respectful distance from their journals .\nkathrene pinkerton , whose three\u2019s a crew ( 1940 ) was published the year i was born , recounts her adventures upcoast with her husband robert and daughter bobs . i was particularly fond of this book because it casts kathrene and family as duffers with even less knowledge of the sea than i possessed , although robert had some mechanical competence and kathrene was capable of fine writing and acute observation .\nm . wylie blanchet , a widow with several children , cruised the inside passage over several summers , condensing her experiences into a minor classic called the curve of time ( 1968 ) .\nthe third member of the trio was beth hill , whose upcoast summers , published in 1985 , pieces together the 1933 - 1941 journals of francis barrow , who travelled the coast with his wife amy and two black spaniels and managed to record encounters with 227 coastal residents .\nif these upbeat , affectionate accounts had a downside , it was in their implicit reminders that sailing is more enjoyably done with company and that the working population of the remote coast that i was setting out to find\u2014farmers , loggers , fishermen\u2014had almost disappeared .\ni felt that i knew and , in some ways , owned the coast already .\nmy grandfather had drowned off point atkinson , his body never recovered . my mother swam alongside the boat for miles in howe sound as a young woman before dying of cancer at age thirty - four . my father had been part of the rescue team at the collapse of the second narrows bridge in vancouver . he and i had fished together commercially in rivers inlet . i had spent several summers on the waterfront , loading trucks and boxcars at the b . c . sugar refinery in vancouver , working at my uncle\u2019s boat rentals in whytecliffe and , later , driving water - taxi between westview and texada island .\nthe lure of the coast is such that people will try to travel it in anything that floats , including bathtubs , canoes , leaky rowboats , ancient hulks with dangerously high superstructures , kayaks , houseboats made of plastic , rotting clinker - built trollers , concrete sailboats , perhaps even bamboo rafts if , as seems likely , asian and polynesian navigators actually made it to the west coast .\nmy own expectations were modest : i wanted a sailboat that was roomy , seaworthy and cheap , but with devastatingly beautiful lines and an exotic track record . one of my friends recommended i phone an acquaintance in victoria who did legal work for the artistic community and might know where to begin . this proved an interesting lead .\nif i were prepared to give up the idea of sailing , the voice said , and willing to do some basic carpentry work , i might be able to use one of the two gillnetters currently serving as props in the scott hicks movie of david guterson\u2019s stunning novel , snow falling on cedars . the price was right and my earliest experiences in boats on the coast had taken place on my father\u2019s gillnetter in rivers inlet , so this was a tempting offer . however , i was determined to sail as much as i could and i wanted a boat with a real rather than a fictional history . i also knew better than to try composing my modest memoir in the shadow of such excellence . eventually , boat and owner came together as if the hand of fate had intervened , though you\u2019ll have to wait for that part of the story .\nsailing home is not for professional seamen or the archetypal beautiful person on a yacht ; rather , it\u2019s for the rest of mankind , those of us who , with warts and failures and impossible dreams , have tried to go back , with or without a boat , tried to find that intimate space , or state of mind , called home .\nwhen i set sail at the tail end of the second millennium , i was joining the ranks not only of intrepid mariners , but also of complete novices such as charles darwin , who emptied the contents of his stomach over the gunwales during three - and - a - half years at sea on the beagle , and a religious crusader named jeff bauchmann rescued off tofino on the west coast of vancouver island on july 3 , 1999 with no charts or maritime experience , only the two hundred bibles he was planning to deliver to russia . when the canadian coast guard picked him up , he was heading in the wrong direction . although my missionary zeal was of a different kind , and my library of offerings to the russians would have had considerably more variety , i certainly knew the feeling of being way off course .\nfirst i had to learn to read a chart ( \u201cno , gary , asterisks are not decorative . they\u2019re symbolic ; they represent rocks . \u201d ) , figure out how to handle a headstrong boat , and learn to navigate in a sea teeming with personal and tribal ghosts .\ni was , from the outset , a sort of floating anachronism , crawling across the surface of the sea on my belly , because so much coastal travel is now done by air . my speed , five nautical miles per hour , seemed good to me ; i needed to slow down , decompress , take stock , to look long and hard at the places of my desire and , perhaps , see them again for the first time .\nit was a scary and glorious misadventure . in due course , tide - lines would became song - lines ; life - jackets merge with book - jackets ; boat and book share something we refer to , quaintly , as a launch .\nvancouver , bc \u2013 the west coast book prize society is proud to recognize gary geddes as the recipient of the fifth annual lieutenant governor\u2019s award for literary excellence . british columbia\u2019s lieutenant governor , the honourable steven point , will present the award at the lieutenant governor\u2019s bc book prizes gala to be held at the fairmont waterfront hotel in vancouver on april 26 , 2008 . the event will be hosted by broadcaster fanny kiefer . this prize was established in 2003 by former lieutenant governor , the honourable iona campagnolo , to recognize british columbia writers who have contributed to the development of literary excellence in the province . the recipient receives a cash award of $ 5 , 000 and a commemorative certificate .\ngary geddes was born in vancouver in 1940 . he was raised for four years in saskatchewan but grew up primarily in vancouver ' s commercial drive area . he became a lay preacher for the baptist church and a singer in one of vancouver ' s first rock combos . he received his phd in english from the university of toronto and has edited important college anthologies such as twentieth century poetry and poetics ( 1969 ) and skookum wawa ( 1975 ) , a breakthrough volume for bc literature . described as canada ' s best political poet by critic george woodcock , some of his major poetry titles are letter of the master of horse ( 1973 ) , war measures and other poems ( 1976 ) , the acid test ( 1981 ) , the terracotta army ( 1984 ) and changes of state ( 1986 ) . geddes has led a literary delegation to china , founded a subscription - based publishing company and he teaches at concordia university . gary geddes lives in dunvegan , ontario .\nt : war measures & other poems is an odd book to come from a westcoaster . where do the politics and the interest in french canada come from ?\ngeddes : you can ' t grow up in bc without becoming political . either you get on the bandwagon and try to milk the land , or become a socialist - there seems to be no easy middle ground out here . i guess my fundamentalist background left me with an overactive conscience too , like all those other baptists who ended up in the ccf . as for chartier , the mad bomber , he was a westerner too . he knew about marginality . he was french - canadian and an albertan . i found in his death a symbol for something tragic and deadly in our culture . he had no means of redressing the injustices he felt . he thought politicians were crooks . many of them are . what good was his vote ? he decided to take a stick of dynamite into the house of commons . was he going to throw it from the gallery ? we don ' t know . the newspapers laughed at him , as a not - so - beautiful loser , as another canadian failure , as a fool . one paper denied that his act was canadian . we don ' t act separately here , it said ; we are violent in groups only . therefore , chartier ' s act is meaningless , essentially american .\ngeddes : no , he seems cut out for something else . whether he changed his mind when he got there , seeing all the school children in the gallery , watching the minister of consumer affairs picking his nose and reading the globe or remembering another alternative , that of the buddhist monks in vietnam , who gave up their own lives in protest to the american presence - whatever it was , chartier ended up taking his own life . who ' s to say he didn ' t intend that all along , and who ' s to say it was not the most powerful gesture possible ? some of our contemporary terrorists should remember that .\nt : that was a long answer . it ' s also a long poem . how do you keep a poem that long from collapsing in the middle , or turning to sludge ?\ngeddes : maybe you don ' t . i tried something different . i used the form of diary jottings , to keep the sections short and lyrical , highly charged and with the kind of intensity of image of a stopped frame in a film . kroetsch called those sections narrative remnants , a phrase that makes sense to me . the reader is kept alert by both the intensity of the image , hopefully , and the energy and attention required to stitch together those non - linear , but still interconnected , narrative remnants .\nfor the long poem , you need many different strategies , but it ' s the most exciting form in my view , and the one that separates the sheep from the goats . i leave it up to you to decide which is which .\ngeddes : when the family returned from saskatchewan , we lived briefly with my father in rivers inlet , where he was gillnetting . that landscape continues to haunt me in quite a different way , for its excess , its exotic qualities , the vibrant colours , the scale of trees and mountain and ocean . commercial drive was bleak in comparison , a poor decompression tank for immigrants and white trash waiting for a break to get them into the suburbs . i don ' t know how much of that i noticed as a kid . i was too busy making a living and trying to survive on the street .\nt : was it all that negative ? geddes : that experience was not pleasant , but it wasn ' t totally negative either . it ' s the stuff legends and stories are made of . i sometimes wear my poor years as a sort of proletarian badge fried bologna and baking powder biscuits , hustling coal sacks and hubcaps , living in a drab flat over a store at the corner of fourth and commercial - but it was also rather magical , since that ' s where i began to learn about sex , where i started to earn money from working for a hunchback jeweler , where i bought my first second - hand bike that gave me the freedom of the city .\ngeddes : no , but it ' s convenient legend to use sometimes in polite , pretentious company . we were poor . the family received food baskets at christmas and clothes from friends at the church . my father had drinking problems and health problems , so there was not always sufficient money available . my mother worked in toot ' s cafe at the corner of broadway and commercial for fifty cents an hour and tips , at a time when she should have been at home looking after my younger brother , who was sick .\nstill , the drive had the best view in the city , if you looked north . i ' ll always miss the mountains i could see almost any day of the week . and the trams and streetcars .\nt : the place seems to be central in a number of ways in your life , if only in name .\ngeddes : yes , it ' s my st . urbain street . my father drove cab like duddy ' s father . i learned to hustle on the drive , working at various jobs , coming quickly to the opinion that only work would get me out of there . ironically , many of my writer friends are now moving to the drive ; it ' s the only place i could possibly afford to live if i returned to vancouver . i know what you ' re getting at though . the many different hats i wear as a teacher , editor , writer , publisher and general propagandist for culture in canada may have some roots in the drive . not in the commercial sense , but certainly in terms of drive . a . y . jackson once said that the only way an artist can survive in canada is to become an institution . that ' s my impression too . especially for poets . who wants to pay for a poem , or a book of poems ? so i teach , i do a few odd jobs that are useful and that bring in money to support my family and my almost secret vice of poetry .\nt : but you ' ve had some success , and some support too .\ngeddes : yes , i ' d say i ' ve been very lucky . the kid on the drive would never have believed all this . still , i was a romantic and had great hopes for myself . i wanted to be a preacher and save the world , from what i ' m not sure . now i think i ' d like to save it from people like me .\ngeddes : yes , fakirs and fakers . jimmy bakker and mahatma gandhi . i think of writing as a way of getting in touch with my deepest feelings . i don ' t lay these feelings out on the page like dripping laundry . i wring them out and cut them up into very different forms , to make something new with words that will take others deeply into themselves , not into my life and its problems .\ngeddes : obvious i should throw that one away , it ' s too transparent . the mask helps me to find a voice . i seem to be able to get into the heads of my characters by using the first person more easily than i could talking about them in the third person .\ngeddes : more the legacy of being human , being insecure . our culture in canada , perhaps even more so in bc , has always been anti - intellectual , afraid of the mind and afraid of the imagination , resources cherished in many other countries . i had to work hard to overcome the sense that i should be seen and not heard , that my accent was odd and my thought processes were unattractive . we all live with that as canadians .\nbeyond that , however , i have my own need to remain private . a writer gives himself away with every word he writes , i realize that . but i find it difficult , and not entirely valuable , to write about my own daily life . that life sifts into everything , of course , and colours the most seemingly objective material , even something as exotic and non - native as letter to the master of horse and the terracotta army .\ngeddes : yes , but he was also writing out of his own deepest needs and desires as he said that . it doesn ' t really matter what material you begin with . what matters is what you do with that material . or , what it does with you ?\ngeddes : i ' m not sure , but it sounds right . material that is personal becomes objectified in the process of creation ; material that is objective becomes strangely personalized , receives its stamp of style , of character . so , too , the author changes in the process .\nt : no man steps twice . . . geddes : that ' s it , yes . the processes are quite mysterious . the russian jewish poet mandelstam talked about writing his own death or his wife described the process as it worked in his poems . the poet creates and falls into his own myth .\ngeddes : recently there was a film on television about the life and death of claude jutra , a quebec filmmaker of great importance , and a gifted actor and director . he committed suicide not long after he discovered he had alzheimer ' s disease . he drowned himself . in one of his early films there is a scene in which the central character walks off the end of a pier and drowns , the concluding moment of the film . there are signs in the other works as well .\npat lowther ' s poems are full of signs that we might say prefigured her own death by violence . i don ' t want to fall into this way of thinking about writing , or about art . the author ' s death is the least important detail . the work is what matters , regardless of the path taken or the price paid .\ngeddes : personality is a masquerade . what lies underneath is bedrock , unchanging , eternal , if anything is eternal . that is what art aims to discover . al purdy ' s domestic poems are romances . david mcfadden ' s delightful first - person comedies are fabulous fictions created by a psyche that is quite startling , quite severe .\ngeddes : perhaps a degree of violence that desperately needs capping . is it an accident that this interview is taking place on main street in an east indian restaurant that used to be called , not in jest , the razor blade cafe ?\ngeddes : it ' s the name by which god would really know you . not as alan twigg , but a real name , such as he - who - would - shoot - from - the - hip - before - falling - off his - horse . that sort of thing . in analysis once i described the experience of having my father come from saskatchewan , after my mother ' s death , to take me to live with him and his second wife . i was sitting on the piano bench . i ' d had only twelve piano lessons . i ' d learned to playa few pieces . when my father arrived at the house , he was sitting behind me on the couch and i was playing the piano . as i recounted this story for the psychologist , i burst into tears . deep sobs . ii suddenly became clear to me that i had been playing for my life . i had to get that piece right or my father would not love me , would\nnot take me with him . of course , that was not accurate at all , but that was how i had perceived it at the time and , perhaps , how i have perceived it unconsciously all these years . there i was on my island piano stool . and that is my deep - name : he - who - sings - for - his - own - life .\nt : and of course poetry can be said to be a form of singing too . just like making music on the piano .\ngeddes : i sang all the time as a kid . certain songs on the radio used to make me weep . i never knew why , just assumed i was a sentimental slob . recently , i learned that my mother had sung all those songs to me as a child , even while i was in the womb . the feelings of loss clung to the notes and lyrics . i used to sing in my potato patch in saskatchewan , and in the outhouse . poems must have been a continuation of that urge to sing .\ngeddes : both , obviously . at a certain point , however , the singing serves other functions than self validation . you start to sing of the tribe , to keep the record , to bear witness . most poems come to me as a gift . the coincidence of elements that allows me to write a poem has little to do with me . i have to keep alert and keep my language self in good shape , like a volunteer fireman . i have to be there at the right time , ready to work . i believe language is a collective and communal treasure . my job is to try to write another poem , not take credit for what is done .\nthree events in british columbia drew world attention during the 1950s . englishman roger bannister and australian john landy eclipsed the four - minute - mile barrier at empire stadium during the miracle mile ( on august 7 , 1954 ) ; north of campbell river , engineers generated the largest non - nuclear peacetime explosion in human history at ripple rock ( on april 5 , 1958 ) ; and eighteen steel workers and one rescue diver were killed when the second narrows bridge collapsed during its construction ( on june 17 , 1958 ) .\nin 1958 , having just graduated from king edward high school , gary geddes was working on the waterfront at bc sugar refinery , loading boxcars with 100 - pound sacks of sugar , so the news of the bridge collapse did not take long to reach him .\n\u201cwhat i did not know at the time , \u201d he says , \u201cwas that my father had been called out as a former navy diver to stand by in the search for bodies in the wreckage . i\u2019ve carried for a long time the image of him dangling from his umbilical cord of oxygen in that cauldron of swirling water and twisted metal . \u201d\ngeddes has imagined the voices of those most directly affected by the accident for an unusual collection of poetry , prose and archival photos called falsework ( goose lane $ 19 . 95 ) . the title is an engineering term that refers to the temporary supports that are required for a cantilevered bridge under construction .\n\u201cin this case , \u201d he says , \u201ca mistake was made and the horizontal i - beams were inadequate to support the weight . it was a simple mathematical error that should have been picked up by both the contractor , dominion bridge , and the consulting engineers , swan wooster and associates . \u201d\nthe second narrows bridge was renamed the ironworkers memorial bridge in 1994 to commemorate the tragedy . to this day many british columbians are haunted by the event . this summer , when geddes read from falsework at the denman island writers festival , a woman in the audience recalled working as a telephone operator in 1958\u2014and every conversation she overhead on that fateful day mentioned the bridge failure .\nsandy morris grew worried when his brother ivan did not return from surgery . when sandy went to ivan\u2019s cot on a ward in the nanaimo indian hospital , he found two orderlies stripping it . he asked them what they were doing and where was his brother . they responded by twisting his arm behind his back to punish the impertinence of speaking to them at all . when they were through abusing him , they walked away , one orderly saying over his shoulder that ivan would be of no use to sandy now ; he was in the morgue . tearfully sandy ran to the basement where he found ivan on a gurney . terrified and heartbroken , he pulled back the sheet to reveal ivan\u2019s face . leaning forward to kiss his brother one last time , he felt the subtle feathering of breath against his cheek . ivan was alive . clamouring noisily up the stairs as only a little boy can , sandy confronted the orderly asking him to bring his brother back up the ward \u2013 he was not dead . the orderly responded : \u201cif you want your brother so badly , bring him up yourself . \u201d\nthis book is not so much about medicine , though , as it is about relationships , about conversations and about listening . it begins with a conversation between geddes and joanie morris , a tsartlip survivor of kuper island residential school and the niece of sandy and ivan morris . her mother spent seventeen years in the nanaimo indian hospital . as she learns to trust geddes , she opens the door to others who might wish to share their stories and they in turn introduce him to more people until he has travelled half way across this country . some bring photos but mostly they talk and they challenge geddes , and us , to listen . when he wonders whether he , as a white man , should be doing this work , joannie responds , \u201chey , gary , no one has listened to us for the last two hundred years , so why don\u2019t you get off your butt and be the first ? \u201d\nlistening , as it turns out , can be a problem for canadians . as joanie puts it , \u201cthe problem i have with white people is that they don\u2019t listen . \u201d publishers told geddes that \u201cno one in canada cares about indians . \u201d for decades , canadians dismissed the testimony of residential school survivors or simply refused to hear it . some still wish to see the \u201cgood\u201d in the schools . the truth and reconciliation commission and its public events across the country offered all canadians a chance to hear survivors\u2019 testimony and many thousands did just that . through the massive trc report , we can hope that the weight of such testimony has removed disbelief .\non the indian hospitals , geddes finds , we have a long way to go . our ears remained blocked , partly because the stories are so horrific , but we have learned through the trc that such stories are nonetheless true . geddes , and the people he met , worry that canadians will not listen because we are still inclined to weigh documentary evidence as more trustworthy than oral history . for those who want the documents to speak , getting access to them is not easy . geddes , it seems , was refused access to the archival files he requested . some of the most compelling examples of medical abuse remain uncorroborated \u2013 children , now adults , recall repeated vaccines , or other shots , but without school medical or hospital records we cannot know what the vaccines were , or why or how they were administered . sometimes the records seem simply to no longer exist , such as those of the mysterious deaths at the brandon sanitarium in the 1950s . access denied , files destroyed , geddes writes that the archives have been cleansed of the evidence of our atrocities . we cannot hear the stories we cannot find ."]}
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", "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": 55342, "summary": [{"text": "william james zimpel ( 25 february 1859 \u2013 3 december 1923 ) was an australian furniture manufacturer , furniture merchant and local government councillor .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "they were born in pesth , ( budapest ) , austrian empire ( hungary ) and died in cottesloe , perth , western australia , australia . 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807 hay street . the business built up a reputation for being able to supply all levels of the community and secured many government contracts . it also profited by zimpel ' s astute move to establish a country order department . he ran a wholesale trade in mattresses in the coastal and goldfields districts , and had ' constantly in stock from 30 to 40 different varieties of perambulator ' . zimpels grew into the largest wholesale and retail furniture business in western australia ; by the turn of the century it employed about forty factory hands ; the company ' s staff subsequently grew to over one hundred .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nvotes and proceedings ( legislative assembly , western australia ) , 1893 ( 22 ) , p 34 , 1899 , 3 ( a10 ) , p 188 .\nhe was buried in lane memorial gardens , eugene , oregon , united states .\ndidn ' t find the person you were looking for ? search our database of 8 . 5 billion historical records .\nthe website you are about to visit is progenealogists \u00ae , operated by tgn services , llc , a subsidiary of ancestry .\nnote : to get better results , add more information such as first name , birth info , death info or location \u2014even a guess will help . edit your search or learn more .\nu . s . wwii draft cards young men , 1940 - 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{"id": 55349, "summary": [{"text": "baron aviation services is an american cargo airline based in vichy , missouri , united states .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it was established in 1973 and operates small package express cargo services on behalf of fedex express .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "its main base is rolla national airport , vichy , missouri . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "baron aviation services", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at baron aviation services , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the baron aviation services company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at baron aviation services .\nbaron aviation services is a fedex feeder operating a fleet of c - 208\u2032s throughout the south central united states .\nflight bvn8793 , cessna 208 , baron aviation services . aircraft , registration not reported , force landed in a field .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 barron aviation , private flight services , rapid descent , all rights reserved .\ncollision with terrain hageland aviation services , inc . dba ravn connect flight 3153 cessna 208b , n208sd\nservices : baron aviation services is a fedex feeder operating a fleet of c - 208 ' s throughout the south central united states . baron has been in business since 1973 and a fedex feeder since 1975 growing steadily to a current fleet size of 34 aircraft . our mission is to provide our customer , fedex , with the most safe , legal and reliable service in the industry .\nshine aviation offer fly - in - fly - out services to remote mine sites as well as aeroplane hire and charter flights . read more\nsouthern company services , inc . beech - hawker 125 - 600 - a , n40pc\ntoday baron continues to serve its customer , fedex , throughout the central united states with a fleet of 34 aircraft .\n\u200btrans world airlines , inc . , douglas dc - 9 , tann company beechcraft baron b - 55 in - flight collision\nross aviation , inc . , beechcraft 65 - b80 , queen air , n841ns\nbaron has been in business since 1973 and a fedex feeder since 1975 growing steadily to a current fleet size of 34 aircraft .\ncrash during approach to landing , business jet services ltd . , gulfstream g - 1159a ( g - iii ) , n85vt\nour fleet is maintained by our maintenance department in bemidji . we have highly skilled and knowledgeable mechanics , who maintain our aircraft as well as providing maintenance services to our customers . our maintenance department is full service , offering both complete airframe and powerplant services .\npilgrim aviation and airlines , inc . , de havilland turbo prop dhc - 6 , n124pm\ntheir first scheduled operations were for fedex in 1975 using dc - 3\u2032s . baron transitioned from dc - 3\u2032s to c - 208\u2032s during the late 80\u2032s .\nit ' s our quality fleet that gives shine aviation the flexibility to suit all requirements .\ntrans world airlines , inc . , boeing 707 - 331c , n787tw , national aviation facilities experimental center\npolar aviation operates a diverse fleet of aircraft providing a range of services throughout australia\u2019s north west . from the flagship cessna grand caravan to the cessna 172 , polar aviation has an aircraft to suit your private air charter , air freight , scenic and flight training requirements . the company\u2019s enviable safety record is testament to a vigorous maintenance program conducted with onsite facilities .\ntake a journey with shine aviation across to the abrolhos islands or further north to picturesque kalbarri . read more\nenjoy aircraft ownership without the day - to - day maintenance and responsibilities ! 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( casa ) c - 212 - cc , n160fb\nunlike other web sites , jsfirm ' s service is free for job seekers . you can view aviation and aerospace job vacancies . you can post your resume and receive emails of new aviation job opportunities too . types of aviation and aerospace jobs are for a & p ; ' s , aircraft technicians , aircraft maintenance technicians , flight attendants , pilots , helicopter pilots , flight dispatchers , executives , aircraft dispatchers , sheetmetal and structures , aircraft interior technicians , aircraft paint , avionics technicians .\nthe cargo fleet at bemidji aviation is made up of piston and turbo prop aircraft . we have beech excalibur queen airs , beech 99 ' s and metroliner iiis on our cargo flights .\nthe passenger fleet includes piston , turbo prop and jet aircraft . we operate a beech baron , beech excalibur queen airs , a beech e - 90 king air , and a cessna cj525 jet for passenger work . we seek to provide comfort and convenience to our customers , as our business is built on a foundation of satisfied customers .\nthis information is not presented as the flight safety foundation or the aviation safety network\u2019s opinion as to the cause of the accident . it is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time .\nour single engine fleet of cessna 172s , a cessna 152 , a cessna 150 are available for scenic / survey flights as well as rental . also with these aircraft we promote and sustain a vibrant flight training program that is vital in maintaining the health of local aviation .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe pilot contacted destin ( dsi ) approach control and was given the weather as sky partly obscured , ceiling 100 feet , visibility 1 / 16 mile with fog , wind calm . the pilot then requested a surveillance radar approach to runway 14 , to be followed by a surveillance approach to runway 32 , in the event of a missed approach from runway 14 . the published approach minimums were 1 - 1 / 4 mile visibility , ceiling 460 feet msl ( 438 feet agl ) . the radar controller observed an altitude readout that was below the published minimums an advised the pilot to execute a missed approach . no response was received from the pilot . the aircraft was found floating in the bay some off the end of the runway . another pilot ( based at the same facility ) stated that the two pilots had , on numerous occasions , attempted the approach at times when the weather was reported to be less than that required for the approach .\nprobable cause :\nthe pilots failure to follow instrument flight rules procedures by disregarding the minimum descent altitude for the approach and failing to maintain clearance from the terrain . a factor in the accident was the pilot ' s over confidence in his personal ability .\nthis map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight . the line between the airports does\ndistance from memphis international airport , tn to destin airport , fl as the crow flies is 607 km ( 380 miles ) .\nflight 8315 departed memphis ( mem ) at 04 : 13 for a cargo flight to bowling green , ky . the aircraft was flying level at an altitude of about 9000 feet , on the nashville vor 315 - degree radial , about 25 nm ( 46 km ) , when radio and radar contact was lost . it appeared that the caravan had experienced a slow reduction of airspeed from 135 knots to 102 kts in the final 8 minutes of flight at altitude , and then abruptly exhibited a sharp nose down pitch attitude with a rapid increase in airspeed . the airplane impacted on a downward slope ( 20 - 25 deg ) of a small ridge that formed the northern side of a valley that ran east - west , at an elevation of about 470 feet .\nprobable cause :\nthe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane due to undetected airframe ice , resulting in an inadvertent stall , and subsequent impact with the ground . factors in this accident were ; flight into clouds , below freezing temperatures , and the inability of the pilot to detect ice , due to the lack of an ice detection system to determine ice build up on portions of the airframe that are not visible from the cockpit .\ndistance from memphis international airport , tn to bowling green - warren county airport , ky as the crow flies is 382 km ( 239 miles ) .\nour mission is to provide our customer , fedex , with the most safe , legal and reliable service in the industry .\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 .\nseems we are always the last of the fedex feeder operators to get a pay increase . no opportunity to upgrade to a larger aircraft . the c208 ( caravan ) is all we fly . terrible work / life schedule . company owner micro - manages puppet managers . so the puppet managers are always squeezed between pleasing the owner , fedex , or the pilots when there is a pilot complaint . the pilot always loses . high pilot turnover . some pilots have great routes giving them lots of time at home with their family while others ( like floaters ) have horrible schedules giving them little time home with family and\nno quality of life\n, yet there is no significant difference in salary between the\ngreat schedule\npilot and the\nhorrible schedule\npilot .\nlisten to pilot complaints . raise pilot salaries or give us more time off so we can actually have a life with our families . hire more pilots and give us a better quality of life ( more time off ) and the turnover will slowdown or stop .\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\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 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\ncessna p210 pressurized centurion , n3896p : fatal accident june 24 , 2018 near coleman a . young municipal airport ( kdet ) , wayne county , michigan\nair force agrees to change aircraft rescue and firefighting procedures ; pay $ 1 . 4 million to settle andreini death lawsuit\npiper pa - 32 - 260 cherokee six n44255 : accident o . . .\nsikorsky uh - 60 black hawk , us army : fatal accide . . .\npiper pa - 28 - 180 , n7909w : incident occurred april . . .\npiper pa - 28 , n5046w : accident occurred may 08 , . . .\nget where you need to faster ! perfect for a business trip , getting your employees or cargo to a remote job site , or visiting family .\nif our barons do not fit your travel needs , another aircraft in our network of operators might . let us do the calling and work to get you the best quotes on area aircraft , including king airs , jets , and pilatus pc - 12s . it doesn ' t cost you any extra .\ngold standard executive twin - unbeatable economy , speed , comfort , and safety . flexible - able to access runways as short as 3 , 000 feet , bringing you directly to your destination . cost - effective - up to five passengers plus crew - - often costs less than other travel methods .\nour standard catering includes bottled water , soda , and snacks . other food and drinks can be arranged by request . we will arrange ground transportation ( rental car , taxi , car service ) at no charge .\nwe have flown skysouth when we needed to evaluate equipment in small towns several states away . we can bring along several people for the same price , and get more done in one day than would be possible using the airlines . the pilots and coordinators at skysouth took care of every detail . excellent service . \u201d\nwe want to hear from you . feel free to contact us using the informaton below .\nthis information is added by users of asn . neither asn nor the flight safety foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information .\n= this is an accident from the main asn accident database and cannot be edited .\nn559dw \u2014 emergency landing at southwest florida international airport in ft . myers , fl\nyou may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server . please enable scripts and reload this page .\nthe ntsb issues an accident report following the investigation . the reports listing is sortable by the event date , report date , city , and state . click on any of those headings to sort the data . \u200b\ncollision with terrain promech air , inc . de havilland dhc - 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170 , n862rw\ncrash into potomac river , lifenet , inc . , eurocopter ec - 135 p2 , n136ln\nin - flight separation of right wing flying boat , inc . , doing business as chalk ' s ocean airways flight 101 grumman turbo mallard g - 73t , n2969\nweather encounter and subsequent crash into the pacific ocean , heli - usa airways , inc . , aerospatiale as350ba , n355nt\nweather encounter and subsequent collision into terrain , bali hai helicopter tours , inc . , bell 206b , n16849\ncrash during approach to landing , circuit city stores , inc . , cessna citation 560 , n500at\ncrash during takeoff in icing conditions , canadair , ltd . , cl - 600 - 2a12 , n873g\ncrash during approach to landing , air tahoma , inc . , flight 185 , convair 580 , n586p\nin - flight engine failure and subsequent ditching air sunshine , inc . , flight 527 , cessna 402c , n314ab , about 7 . 35 nautical miles west - northwest of treasure cay airport\n\u200bloss of control and impact with pacific ocean , alaska airlines flight 261 , mcdonnell douglas md - 83 , n963as , about 2 . 7 miles north of anacapa island , california\ncrash during landing federal express , inc . , mcdonnell douglas md - 11 , n611fe\nin - flight loss of propeller blade forced landing , and collision with terrain atlantic southeast airlines , inc . , flight 529 embraer emb - 120rt , n256as\nin - flight icing encounter and loss of control simmons airlines , d . b . a . american eagle flight 4184 avions de transport regional ( atr ) model 72 - 212 , n401am\ncontrolled collision with terrain transportes aereos ejecutivos , s . a . ( taesa ) learjet 25d , xa - bba\nstall and loss of control on final approach , atlantic coast airlines , inc . / united express flight 6291 jetstream 4101 , n304ue\noverspeed and loss of power on both engines during descent and power - off emergency landing simmons airlines , inc . , d / b / a american eagle flight 3641 , n349sb\ncontrolled collision with terrain express ii airlines , inc . / northwest airlink flight 5719 jetstream ba - 3100 , n334px\n\u200bin - flight loss of control , leading to forced landing and runway overrun , continental express , inc . , n24706 , embraer emb - 120 rt\nin - flight engine separation japan airlines , inc . , flight 46e boeing 747 - 121 , n473ev\ncontrolled collision with terrain gp express airlines , inc . , flight 861 a beechcraft c99 , n118gp\ntomy international , inc . d / b / a scenic air tours flight 22 , beech model e18s , n342e in - flight collision with terrain\nair transport international , inc . , flight 805 douglas dc - 8 - 63 , n794al loss of control and crash\nbritt airways , inc . , d / b / a continental express flight 2574 in - flight structural breakup emb - 120rt , n33701\natlantic southeast airlines , inc . flight 2311 uncontrolled collision with terrain an embraer emb - 120 , n270as\nunstabilized approach and loss of controll npa , inc . dba united express flight 2415 british aerospace ba - 3101 , n410ue\naloha islandair , inc . , flight 1712 dehavilland twin otter , dhc - 6 - 300 , n707pv\nsouth central air , inc . , flight 2001 , piper pa - 31 - 350 , n496sc\ntrans - colorado airlines , inc . , flight 2286 fairchild metro iii , sa227 ac , n68tc\n\u200bsouthern air transport , inc . , lockheed l - 382g , n517sj , flight 517\nryan air service , inc . flight 103 , beech aircraft corporation 1900c , n401ra\ncontinental airlines , inc . , flight 1713 mcdonnell douglas dc - 9 - 14 , n626tx\nexecutive air charter , inc . dba american eagle , flight 5452 casa c - 212 , n432ca\nnorthwest airlines , inc . , mcdonnell douglas dc - 9 - 82 , n312rc\nmidair collision of u . s . army u - 21a , army 18061 , and sachs electric company piper pa - 31 - 350 , n60se\n\u200b\u200baircraft accident report : grand canyon airlines , inc . , and helitech , inc . , midair collision over grand canyon national park\ncollision of aeronaves de mexico , s . a . mcdonnell douglas dc - 9 - 32 , xa - jed and piper pa - 28 - 181 , n4891f\nmidair collision of nabisco brands , inc . , dassault falcon , da50 , n784b and air pegasus corp . , piper archer , n1977h\ndelta air lines , inc . , lockheed l - 1011 - 385 - 1 , n726da\nvieques air link , inc . , britten - norman bn - 2a - 6 islander , n589sa\nmidair collision of wings west airlines beech c - 99 ( n6399u ) and aesthtec , inc . , rockwell commander 112tc n112sm\nworld airways , inc . , flight 30h , mcdonnell douglas dc - 10 - 30cf , n113wa\nus air , inc . , flight 183 mcdonnell douglas dc9 - 31 , n964vj\nwestern helicopters , inc . , bell ug - 1b , n87701 ( revised )\nflying tigers , inc . , flight 2468 mcdonnell douglas dc8 - 63 , n797ft\na . e . staley manufacturing company , inc . , canadair challenger cl - 600 , n805c\neastern air lines , inc . , boeing 727 - 225 , n8838e ( revised )\npan american world airways , inc . , clipper 759 , boeing 727 - 235 , n4737\nmidair collision , united states air force , f111 - k , building contractors , inc . , cessna tu - 206g\nlufkin industries , inc . , beechcraft super king air , be - 200 , n456l\nair florida , inc . , boeing 737 - 222 , n62af , collision with 14th street bridge\nair florida airlines , inc . , mcdonnell douglas , inc . , dc - 10 - 30cf , n101tv\nworld airways , inc . , flight 32 , mcdonnell douglas dc - 10 - 30cf , n112wa\neagle commuter airlines , inc . , piper pa - 31 - 350 , navajo chieftain , n59932\nair new england , inc . , dehavilland dhc - 6 - 300 , n383 ex\npuerto rico international airlines , inc . , ( prinair ) , dehavilland heron , dh - 114 , n575pr\ninlet marine , inc . , gates learjet , n77rs , century 111 , model 25c\nnear collision of delta airlines , inc . , boeing 727 - 200 , n467da , & flying tiger , inc . , boeing 747 - f , n804ft\nrocky mountain airways , inc . dehavilland dhc - 6 - 300 , n - 24rm\nunited airlines , inc . , mcdonnell - douglas , dc - 8 - 61 , n8082u\npacific southwest airlines , inc . , boeing 727 - 214 , n533ps , an gibbs flight center , inc . , cessna 172 , n7711g\ne . s . m . group , inc . , cessna citation , n51mw , north central airlines , inc . , dc - 9 - 30 , n957n\njapan airlines , company , ltd . , mcdonnel - douglas dc - 8 - 62f , ja 8054\natlantic city airlines , inc . , dehavilland dhc - 6 , twin otter , n101ac\npan american world airways , inc . , boeing 707 - 321 - b , n454pa ( revised )\nair manilla , inc . , lockheed l - 188a republic of the philippines registry , rp - c1061\nair chicago freight airlines , inc . , north american tb - 25n , n9446z\noverseas national airways , inc . , douglas dc - 10 - 30 , n1032f\nmercer airlines , inc . , douglas dc - 6 / yc - 112a , n901ma\nnear midair collision , hughes airwest douglas dc - 9 , n9333 , and northwest airlines , inc . , douglas dc - 10 , n148us\njapan air lines , company , ltd . , boeing 747 - 246 , ja8122\naerotransportes entre rios s . r . l . canadair cl - 44 - 6 , lv - jsy\nnear midair collision , american airlines inc . , douglas dc - 10 , n124 , and twa , inc . lockheed - 1011 , n11002\npuerto rico international airlines ( prinar ) , inc . , dehavilland dh - 114 n554pr\nusaf vt - 29d , serial # 52 - 5826 and cavalier flyers , inc . , cessna 150h , n50430\neastern air lines , inc . , douglas dc - 9 - 31 , n8984e\ndelta air lines , inc . , mcdonnell douglas , dc - 9 - 32 , n3323l\nnational airlines , inc . , mcdonnell douglas dc - 10 - 10 , n60na\noverseas national airways , inc . , mcdonnell douglas dc - 8 - 63 , n863f\nnorth central airlines , inc . , mcdonnell douglas dc - 9 - 31 , n954n and delta air lines , inc . , convair cv - 880 , n8807e\nnorth central airlines , inc . , allison convair 340 / 440 ( cv - 580 ) , n90858 and air wisconsin inc . , dhc - 6 , n4043b\ndelta air lines , inc . , mcdonnell douglas dc - 9 - 14 , n3305l\namerican airlines , inc . , mcdonnell douglas dc - 10 - 10 , n103aa\npuerto rico international airlines , ( prinair ) , inc . , dehavilland dh - 114 , n554pr\nnear midair collision , northwest airlines , boeing 720b , n736us , and lockheed aircraft corp . , convair 240 , n737z\nhughes airwest dc - 9 , n9345 , and u . s . marine corps f - 4b , 151458\neastern air lines , inc . , boeing 727 - 100 , n8168g , flight 9701\nallegheny airlines , inc . , allison prop jet convair 340 / 440 , n5832\npan american world airways , inc . , boeing 747 , n747pa , flight 845\namerican airlines , inc . , boeing 707 - 323 , n7595a and a linden flight service , inc . , cessna 150 , n60942 ( revised ) .\nchicago and southern airlines , inc . , beech e18s ( ateco westwind ii ) n51cs\nnortheast airlines , inc . , mcdonnell douglas dc - 9 - 31 , n982ne\ncontinental air lines , inc . , boeing 707 - 320c , n47330 , floyd flying service , cessna 150j , n61011\nflying tiger line , inc . , douglas dc - 8 - 63f , n785ft\ndelta air lines , inc . , douglas dc - 9 - 32 , n3329l\ncommuter airlines , inc . , beechcraft c - 45 h ( infinite ii ) , n497dm\ntrans international airlines corp . , ferry flight 863 , douglas dc - 8 - 63f , n4883t\noverseas national airways , inc . , douglas dc - 9 . operating as antilliaanse lucht - vaart moatschappij flight 980\ntag airlines , inc . , de havilland dove ( dh - 104 ) , n2300h\nseaboard world airlines , inc . , douglas dc - 8 - 63f , n8634\ncaribbean atlantic airlines , inc . , douglas dc - 9 - 31 , n938pr\nozark air lines , inc . , douglas dc - 9 - 15 , n974z\nallegheny airlines , inc . , dc - 9 , n988us , and a forth corporation piper pa - 28 , n7374j\njapan air lines company , ltd . , convair 880 , model 22m , ja 8028 , grant county airport\npuerto rico international airlines , inc . , de havilland heron 114 - 2 , n563pr\nminerial county airlines d . b . a . hawthorne nevada airlines , dc - 3 , n15570\nnorth central airlines , inc . , convair 580 , n46345 , home airmotive , inc . , cessna 150 , n8742s , midair collision\n\u200bozark air lines , inc . , dc - 9 , n970z and interstate airmotive , inc . , cessna 150f , n8669g\njapan air lines , co . , ltd . dc - 8 - 62 , ja 8032\nlake central airlines , inc . , allison prop - jet convair 340 , n73130\u200b\naircraft accident report : delta air lines , inc . dc - 8 , n802e\n\u200bjapan air lines , ltd . , douglas dc - 8 - 33 , ja - 8006\ngov . uk uses cookies to make the site simpler . find out more about cookies\nthe monthly bulletin is a compilation of aaib reports and is published on the second thursday of the month .\nthis file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology . request an accessible format .\nif you use assistive technology ( such as a screen reader ) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format , please email enquiries @ urltoken . please tell us what format you need . it will help us if you say what assistive technology you use .\na field investigation is an independent investigation in which aaib investigators collect , record and analyse evidence .\nthe process may include , attending the scene of the accident or serious incident ; interviewing witnesses ; reviewing documents , procedures and practices ; examining aircraft wreckage or components ; and analysing recorded data .\nthe investigation , which can take a number of months to complete , will conclude with a published report .\npiper pa - 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{"id": 55350, "summary": [{"text": "au bon pain ( [ o b\u0254\u0303 p\u025b\u0303 ] , meaning \" at ( or to ) the good bread \" ) is an american fast-casual bakery and caf\u00e9 chain headquartered in boston , massachusetts .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "in 1977 , louis rapuano founded au bon pain in boston 's faneuil hall .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "since its inception , the chain has expanded throughout the united states .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "additionally , there are numerous franchise locations internationally in india and thailand . ", "topic": 7}], "title": "au bon pain", "paragraphs": ["find a au bon pain near you or see all au bon pain locations . view the au bon pain menu , read au bon pain reviews , and get au bon pain hours and directions .\npastry parlay : from au bon pain to panera - dec . 7 , 2007\ntrying to find a au bon pain in the state of new york ? have no fear ; we\u2019ve compiled a list of all the ny au bon pain locations .\nau bon pain arrived in thailand july 1997 , and the first au bon pain bakery caf\u00e9 was opened at sinthorn building on wireless road . today , over 60 au bon pain caf\u00e9s are in operation with plans for further expansions into urban and suburban areas .\nau bon pain at otto ' s cafe is located in the kern graduate building .\nwas not very enjoyable on the phone today or while visiting your au bon pain location . today just like every thursday i go into the boylston st . , au bon pain\n1 au bon pain way ( 2 , 691 . 01 mi ) boston , massachusetts 02115\nau bon pain at zoller gallery , offering a limited menu , is located in the visual arts building .\nsimply click on the au bon pain location below to find out where it is located and if it received positive reviews .\nau bon pain at the lewis katz law building , offering a limited menu , located off park avenue and bigler road .\ndespite the early hiccups , au bon pain took off . was there a single moment or a decision that sparked the company\u2019s growth ?\n- - - - - - ,\nrising dough at au bon pain ,\ninc . , may 1988 , p . 14 .\ntaft appointed president of au bon pain division ,\nnation ' s restaurant news , november 11 , 1996 , p . 2 .\nau bon pain inks deal to buy warburton bakeries ,\nnation ' s restaurant news , may 11 , 1992 , p . 3 .\nbaum , david ,\nau bon pain gains quick access to sales data ,\ninfoworld , august 10 , 1992 , p . 46 .\nmclaughlin , john ,\nau bon pain is on a health kick ,\nrestaurant business , october 10 , 1992 , p . 36 .\nprincipal subsidiaries : au bon pain foundation , inc . ; pain francais , inc . ( 75 % ) ; saint louis bread company , inc . ; abp midwest manufacturing co . , inc .\nglass , john ,\nstock in au bon pain shows short appeal ,\nboston business journal , september 2 , 1991 , p . 7 .\nau bon pain acquires saint louis bread co . ,\nnation ' s restaurant news , november 22 , 1993 , pp . 1 - 2 .\nau bon pain cools unit growth as it works on performance ,\nnation ' s restaurant news , january 1 , 1996 , p . 12 .\nthere are plenty of ways you could go wrong here , but au bon pain couples an extensive inventory of healthy items with an unrivaled standard of nutritional transparency .\nin addition , au bon pain has released its new winter menu with an eye toward health - conscious ingredients . the menu will be available through march 1 .\ni miss all the au bon pains in the boston area . it ' s a go . . .\nso at that point , you were operating both au bon pain and panera , but today , you are only running the latter . when did that happen ? and why ?\nau bon pain at reese ' s cafe , offering a limited menu , is located in the ist building in the central atrium bridge level of the three - story structure .\nau bon pain was recently ranked first out of 100 nationwide restaurant chains by grellin , a website that uses publicly available data on restaurant food to determine which restaurants have the healthiest menus .\nallen , robin lee ,\nau bon pain pins hopes on new president , image ,\nnation ' s restaurant news , december 2 , 1996 , pp . 3 - 4 .\npapernik , richard l . ,\nau bon pain mulls remedies , pares back expansion plans ,\nnation ' s restaurant news , august 28 , 1995 , pp . 3 - 4 .\nthe nutrition information reflects the nutrition content of company operated cafes in the u . s . in some instances franchised cafes offer items that may vary either in nutritional content or allergen presence . please speak to your local au bon pain general manger if you have any questions about the items served in the caf\u00e9 you are visiting . some items may not be available in all au bon pain caf\u00e9s .\nwe stopped at bon pain for some croissants in the morning . service was not really friendly and the wait at the cashier took forever .\n\u201cfor every hundred people who talk about building a national chain , one of them makes it , \u201d he recalls thinking back in the mid - \u201990s , having built au bon pain into just such a chain .\nkolb , patricia moore ,\nau bon pain ' s gamble pans out ; as chains add bakeries , this one is already there ,\nrestaurant business , august 10 , 1986 , pp . 209 - 211 .\nau bon pain believes in the careful selection of talented and entrepreneurial individuals . it is our firm belief that people are our most valuable resource . au bon pain co . , inc . ' s success relies on team members who can make a major contribution to our company ' s growth . in return , we are committed to providing an environment in which everyone can develop to their fullest potential . au bon pain supports a strong commitment to quality . this is the cornerstone of our corporate philosophy . the quality of our products and service will be second to none in the world . but , equally important , we want our commitment to quality to go beyond our products and encompass all of our business activities . au bon pain maintains a pledge to open communication . we strive to achieve open and meaningful dialogue between all team members . our pledge is demonstrated throughout the company by our\nopen door policy .\nevery employee is encouraged to meet with any level of management to resolve issues and plan career paths within the company . au bon pain believes that the company and its participants must all succeed together .\nkeegan , peter o . ,\nlouis i . kane & ronald m . shaich : au bon pain ' s own dynamic duo ,\nnation ' s restaurant news , september 19 , 1994 , p . 172 .\nau bon pain is focused on eating flavorfully in a balanced way ,\nsaid maria feicht , au bon pain ' s chief brand officer .\nwe offer healthy yet delicious choices for those watching their caloric intake . we ' ve always been transparent about our calorie counts , which are posted in cafes . each ingredient is thoughtfully selected , turning sandwiches into comfort foods , soups into fresh and nutritiously dense meals and the occasional pastry into a deliciously indulgent splurge .\ni miss all the au bon pains in the boston area . it ' s a good thing there are a few near my work a . . .\nthat year , shaich sold all au bon pain units except for panera cafes and renamed the company panera bread . since then , the company ' s stock has grown exponentially , and today it has a market capitalization of $ 4 . 5 billion .\nau bon pain attacked its problems from several angles , implementing a reorganization program in 1995 . the company hired several new top executives , added new products to the menu , reined in unit growth , remodeled existing stores , and emphasized international franchising . the management shuffle actually started in 1994 , when ronald shaich became the sole chief executive officer . ( sixty - three - year - old louis kane retained the title of co - chairman . ) that same year , the company hired former burger king vice president samuel yong as president of au bon pain international , as well as new leaders of wholesale and operations . au bon pain created new divisional presidencies for both au bon pain and saint louis bread mid - decade , installing robert c . taft in the former and richard postle in the latter . with 21 years ' experience in food service , taft had previously served as president and ceo of the papa gino ' s chain of pizzerias , while postle had held top positions with wendy ' s and checkers .\n\u201cwhen i see an opportunity like that , i try to take advantage , \u201d said shaich , who eventually sold au bon pain to commit his full attention and financial resources to panera . \u201cpanera was a huge opportunity , and i went for it . \u201d\nit was a bold move , but it wasn ' t easy .\nthe next few years of selling everything else off but panera were the most horrible years of my life ,\nshaich recalls .\nau bon pain was my first child .\nnotwithstanding their 1995 earnings setback and subsequent retrenchment , co - chairmen louis i . kane and ronald m . shaich predicted that au bon pain ' s bakery cafe chains would more than triple to a combined total of 1 , 000 units by the year 2005 .\ni quickly realized i had 50 , 000 people walking by the store every morning , but nobody bought cookies until around noon . so i became a licensee of this company called au bon pain , so they were essentially supplying me french pastries as a vendor .\nin the 1980s , founder ron shaich merged his cookie store with a bakery , creating au bon pain co . inc . shortly thereafter , he and his late partner , louis kane , recognized the potential of transforming the company from a bakery selling croissants and bread to a bakery - cafe that used bread and croissants as a platform for selling upscale sandwiches . au bon pain co . inc . became a publicly traded company in 1991 and opened hundreds of bakery - cafes , becoming a familiar fixture in cities along the east coast and overseas .\nau bon pain common made its debut june 6 , 1991 , with 1 . 875 million new shares at $ 9 per share , rising to over $ 13 by that fall . the proceeds were used to fund a series of acquisitions that contributed to a near tripling of the size of the chain in the early 1990s . au bon pain had made two relatively small acquisitions in the late 1980s , including the two - unit cafe creations of philadelphia in 1987 and the washington , d . c . - based potomac foods ' four - store le cafe chain .\nau bon pain executives and industry analysts found a number of problem areas both within and beyond management control . following the\nclustering\nstrategy that had worked so well for au bon pain , the parent company expanded its saint louis bread chain from 20 units in 1993 to 59 by the end of 1995 . but instead of promoting brand awareness , this ambitious plan backfired , resulting in cannibalization without the hoped - for efficiencies . at the same time , comparable store sales began to stagnate , while food costs ( especially for basics like flour , coffee , butter and lettuce ) and personnel expenses rose . throw in increasing competition from the likes of seattle - based starbucks coffeehouses , and you had a recipe for disaster . having been named\ngold chain 1994\nby nation ' s restaurant news , au bon pain suffered a $ 1 . 6 million loss in 1995 .\nau bon pain worked best in really dense marketplaces like boston , new york city , and washington , but we felt that growth was limited in smaller cities such as cleveland , indianapolis , and st . louis . we needed a concept that would work across america in a wide range of communities .\ntoday , there are over 300 au bon pain caf\u00e9s throughout the world . operating in the united states , including thailand and india . each caf\u00e9 is situated in some of the most accessible corners of these cities , ranging from bustling business centers and well - known shopping complexes to hospitals and universities .\nfortune - - ron shaich ' s bakery empire started in 1980 with a 400 - square - foot store in boston called the cookie jar . over the course of three decades , the business merged with au bon pain , acquired st . louis bread co . , and eventually morphed into panera bread (\nmediocrity rules . it ' s an au bon pain . not quite as good as a panera and not as good as the dunkin donuts across the way for breakfast . had a breakfast sandwich and the eggs weren ' t great , the bacon was thin and fatty and well , you get the idea .\nthat ' s when ronald m . shaich ( pronounced\nshake\n) , a 20 - something fellow harvard mba graduate and native bostonian , entered the picture . shaich , who had set up and operated a non - profit convenience store as an undergraduate , was managing a cookie jar franchise in boston in 1981 . in an effort to boost morning sales , he asked kane for permission to sell au bon pain ' s breads in his cookie shop . after four months of observing shaich ' s operational know - how , kane invited his young colleague to help overhaul au bon pain , which by this time was nearing bankruptcy .\nthese technological breakthroughs nearly halved overhead , bringing not only profitability but also freeing capital for growth . au bon pain resumed its wholesale business under the st . patisse brand . by 1985 the company ' s more than 30 caf\u00e9s in the northeast u . s . were generating an estimated $ 15 million in annual revenues .\nkane and shaich were very particular when it came to site selection , placing au bon pain ' s caf\u00e9s , carts , and kiosks in high - traffic , upscale , urban office buildings and shopping centers like boston ' s copley place , new york ' s empire state building , and cleveland ' s tower city center . airports , with their high concentration of hurried business travelers , comprised another ideal location . au bon pain\nclustered\nits metropolitan outlets , hoping that\nsaturation marketing\nwould promote brand identification as well as operating efficiencies . in 1989 , nearly 40 percent of its 76 units were located in the boston area .\nalthough they raised costs in the short term , the massive cash outlays represented by au bon pain ' s acquisitions , computerization , bread plant , and international foray were logical investments in the company ' s efficiency and competitiveness . and indeed , au bon pain performed well during this period , despite what shaich called\nan extraordinarily difficult environment for the retail food industry .\nrevenues increased from $ 67 . 9 million in 1991 to $ 182 . 9 million in 1994 , and net income multiplied from $ 2 . 6 million to $ 7 . 8 million during the same period . however , this apparently healthy bottom line belied several underlying difficulties .\nlocated on the first floor of the hesburgh library , au bon pain serves the made - to - order sandwiches and salads , soup , coffee , and delicious fresh - baked treats that made them a popular national fast casual restaurant chain . their cooler is also stocked with grab and go items if you ' re in a hurry !\nby the mid - 1990s we were running the company as four divisions : au bon pain , international , manufacturing , and panera . meanwhile , the stock had been flat for three years . i realized panera was the gem , and it was buried . i knew i should sell everything else off and bet the whole thing on panera .\nmany thought shaich was crazy when , in 1999 , he sold au bon pain to concentrate on developing panera ( charts ) , its small bakery division . but today panera is the country ' s 17th - largest food - service company , boasting some 1 , 115 u . s . locations and annual revenue of $ 1 . 9 billion .\nthe company was founded in 1976 by pavallier , a french manufacturer of baking equipment . established as a showcase for the foreign company ' s ovens in boston ' s historic faneuil hall marketplace , the au bon pain shop was staffed with french bakers who painstakingly produced authentic baked goods like flaky croissants , mouth - watering pastries , and crusty loaves of bread .\nit was tiny , and i wanted more . to expand my offerings i became a licensee of a french bakery company , au bon pain , in late 1980 and put in french baked goods ( like croissants ) at the cookie jar in the morning . au bon pain had three stores , and the founder , louis kane , was trying to sell the business because it was under so much debt . i remember going to my dad , who was a cpa , and he said ,\nron , if you can get any of it , it ' s not worth having , and if it ' s worth having , you ' re not going to get any of it .\nbut i wanted this desperately . so in 1981 the cookie jar and the three debt - laden au bon pains were combined into one company . my father and i got 60 % of the company , and lou and his investors split the remaining 40 % .\nin 1998 , ron determined that panera had the potential to be nationally dominant , but it would require all of our resources . as a result , in 1999 all of the au bon pain co . inc . divisions were sold , and the remaining company was renamed panera llc . we then focused all of our time , treasure and talent on growing panera .\nyou see , panera didn ' t start out as panera . when shaich cofounded the company in 1981 with louis kane , it was called the au bon pain co . the chain of french cafes expanded steadily over the years , went public in 1991 , and acquired other divisions , including the saint louis bread co . in 1993 , which was later renamed panera .\naround that time pepsi ( charts , fortune 500 ) , sara lee ( charts , fortune 500 ) , and several others all tried to acquire us . we resisted and took the company public in 1991 . by this point au bon pain ' s profits were growing about 30 percent annually . we had 250 stores and were opening about 50 new shops every 12 months .\ninitially , i went to my dad . i knew i had a small inheritance , and i asked him to give it to me early so i could invest it into that first cookie store . once i basically traded in that cookie store for au bon pain , we started accruing capital through our operations . it wasn\u2019t until later that we brought in banks and venture capital .\nperhaps most importantly , shaich sought to simplify the tedious and costly bread - making process . assembling a team of au bon pain ' s french bakers , along with researchers from the massachusetts institute of technology and the american institute of baking , the company developed a method of forming and freezing the bread dough for later baking . this process promoted uniformity from shop to shop , allowed for more precise stock control , and eliminated the need to have a professional baker on staff at each unit . furthermore , by removing some equipment , it freed floor space previously devoted to production for seating , displays , and counters . specially designed ovens later brought virtually full automation to what had been a labor - intensive craft . in 1983 , au bon pain centralized dough production at a boston facility .\ni brought it to the board , and there was a huge disagreement . au bon pain was the namesake . we were selling it all to bet on the little one . it was a painful process . many of the people i had grown up with at the company were sold off with au bon pain . in 1999 we ended up with a public company with one division , panera , which had about 180 bakery - caf\u00e9s and a pristine balance sheet with a bunch of cash . i got on a plane and moved my family to st . louis . we have come from a continuous process of smart bets like that one . take antibiotic - free , all - natural chicken . we had it before there was a market for it , so we had to build a manufacturing supply chain .\nour problem was that we had been growing unit sales 20 percent a year for a decade , but at the size we had become , we couldn\u2019t keep generating that type of growth . so instead of chasing that growth , i made the decision to simply let au bon pain expand at the rate it could , and i started talking to everyone i knew in the industry , looking for something new .\nall au bon pain caf\u00e9s provides a unique blend of fresh , nutritious and trans - fat free products that caters to customers of all tastes \u2014 ranging from breakfast bagels and all day sandwiches made from daily fresh baked bread , highest quality pastry , all natural soups and cool crisp salads , all complemented by delicious cold or hot beverages . these delightful offerings are matched by excellent service , warm and friendly atmosphere .\nat the time , au bon pain was a boston pastry chain that was having problems expanding and had taken on a lot of debt . the business was founded in 1976 by a french oven manufacturer and later sold to a venture group headed by a man named louis kane . after i realized that people don ' t buy cookies before noon , i decided to add french pastries to the cookie jar ' s menu to attract a morning crowd .\nkane assumed the title of chief executive officer with responsibility for site selection and financing . as president , shaich was in charge of internal operations . with additional help from shaich ' s father , joseph p . , the new partners reorganized their tiny chain as au bon pain , inc . and developed a multifaceted plan to invigorate the stalling firm . in an effort to focus squarely on the core retail business , the partners discontinued the wholesale division .\nbut the very thing that had made au bon pain a success up until that point was the thing that limited it . it was a powerful niche business , working well in big cities . in 1993 i met with a couple of guys who had a 19 - store chain called st . louis bread co . , which was a lunchtime soup , salad , sandwich place . i was impressed . we knew how to take something from 50 to 1 , 000 , and it was the gateway to the suburban marketplace for au bon pain . we bought it for $ 23 million , and then didn ' t change it . for two years we studied it . i was trying to figure out what was going on in consumer society . there had been a huge amount of consolidation in every industry . every shopping strip and mall was the same . in response there was a drive for specialness .\nin the spring of 1978 , businessman louis kane was strolling through boston ' s historic faneuil hall marketplace when he noticed a display showcasing a new line of french bakery ovens . the aroma and quality of the fresh breads were enchanting . so enchanting in fact , it gave louis an idea . why not make wonderful , authentic fresh breads and croissants easily available to everyone in the city ? from this chance encounter came the first ever au bon pain .\nfrom top left , clockwise : panera ceo ron shaich , left , in front of the clark university general store in 1975 ; shaich , center , on the opening day of the cookie jar in boston in 1981 ; shaich at the grand opening of st . louis bread co . in clayton , mo . ; and shaich , left , with business partner louis kane when au bon pain went public in 1991 . ( photos courtesy of ron shaich )\n( fsb magazine ) - - he started college thinking he would end up working in politics . but after he was falsely accused of shoplifting and then kicked out of a convenience store while still a student , shaich launched a rival shop - and his business career . twenty years later , shaich made a name for himself as the owner of au bon pain , an east coast bakery chain he grew from three stores into a $ 200 million a year company .\nso that\u2019s what we did . selling au bon pain was like selling my first son , though . in retrospect , it was brilliant , but at the time , it was horrible . after a painful process , i ended up with just the panera business . it was still the same public company , the same legal entity we started with in 1981 , just renamed panera bread , with one line and a lot of cash . and we went from there .\nlet ' s face it au bon pain is a safe & reliable breakfast place . when in a hurry one morning , i opted to come here since i was in the same hotel . while they don ' t have a lavish breakfast spread , they have the solid staples and is a good quick service option . bagels , hot sandwiches and sweets accompany coffee & hot chocolate . i had an egg & cheese croissant with a hot chocolate . made to order & delicous !\nshocked because i have the expired muesli in my hand and i can take a picture and send it to you guys if needed . i will keep it here for that purpose because this is not ok this is the second purchase of museli i have brought from that au bon pain been expired . . thank god i was smart enough to smell this one before i consumed it unlike the other one . i really hope this issue is resolved because i do enjoy eating there on thursdays .\nwhile investing large sums in unit growth via acquisition , au bon pain was also plowing capital into operations during the early 1990s . in 1992 , the company completed its installation of a customized , chainwide computer network . the database management system processed and tracked sales , inventory , payroll , food costs , and average order amounts , among other factors , thereby enabling individual store managers as well as top corporate executives to monitor day - to - day operations . the construction of a new frozen dough plant in missouri was completed in 1996 , but implementation of the facility was delayed until that fall . a catering department launched in 1991 grew from less than $ 1 million in revenues during its startup year to over $ 5 . 5 million by the end of 1993 . au bon pain also went international during this period with franchising of the french bakery cafe concept in chile late in 1992 and the addition of franchisees in thailand , the philippines , and indonesia by the end of 1995 .\nby 1998 , we have like 200 panera stores , but it\u2019s christmas , i\u2019m back on the beach and once again , i\u2019m down . i realized that panera had so much potential , that it was touching a consumer chord , yet it was one of the smallest of our divisions in the au bon pain company . i was down because i knew it was never going to get the capital it needed , and more importantly , it wasn\u2019t going to get the human capital it needed .\nso i\u2019m on the beach , and one of our executives called and asked me , \u201cwhat would you do if panera owned au bon pain and all the other lines , not the other way around ? \u201d i had never thought of it that way . but i knew if that was the case , i would sell everything , take all that capital , take myself and all our best people , and go down to st . louis and make this new business go . panera was the gem .\nlouis always said he remembered me as a kid walking into his office with flour on my shoes . i told him i wanted to buy his business ( at that moment i had no idea how troubled his company was ) . louis was a real estate guy ; he had no one running his place on a day - to - day basis . he saw me as a\nconcept guy\nwho could help turn the business around . so we merged au bon pain ' s three locations with my cookie store .\nhowever , they were going through their own problems . they had three stores , down from a peak of 13 , and the business wasn\u2019t working . once again , i saw an opportunity . one thing led to another , and i wound up merging my one cookie store with the three au bon pains in 1981 and taking a 60 percent interest in the company .\nat au bon pain , we believe eating well is very important . what you eat should be nutritious and delicious . . . which is why we are working to provide the right balance for you . whether you want healthful dishes , refreshing drinks , nutrition packed snacks , complete meals , or from time to time , an indulgent treat , you can be sure your choice is flavorful and of the highest quality . to ensure smart , healthful , nutritious and innovative menu offerings and ingredients , we have assembled an expert culinary team experienced in quality and nutrition .\nby 1993 , i was feeling down . every year , i go away for christmas , usually to a beach somewhere , and i think about where i am and where i want to be in five years . that year , i started to realize that the things that had given us our success to that point were starting to limit us . by that , i mean that what made au bon pain successful was that it let my partner , louis kane , and me access all this phenomenal real estate in places like downtown d . c . and boston and chicago .\nover the next three years i observed au bon pain ' s shops and identified problem spots . many had to do with employees who just didn ' t care . i remember walking into a store in faneuil hall and watching as a cashier put money from a sale into his pocket . i also fired about six bakers i caught doing cocaine in the middle of the night . after i let those guys go , they chased me in a car through the parking lot . it was a mess ! it wasn ' t about building a company back then - it was about survival .\nthe nutritional information is based on au bon pain ' s standard recipes and individual items may differ depending on a number of variables including variations in size and portioning that are inevitable when items are made by hand . other factors that may cause actual nutritional values to differ include variations in serving sizes , preparation techniques , ingredient substitutions and changes in supply sources . because of this we can ' t guarantee the nutrition content is precisely accurate . we base the values we publish on information provided to us by our suppliers and our own analysis using industry standard software , published resources and / or testing .\ncaf\u00e9s featured black and white ceramic tile , brass fixtures , and soothing classical music . marble counters evoked images of handmade pastry . the 1 , 000 to 3 , 500 - square - foot caf\u00e9s ' dining rooms averaged 60 seats . in order to boost lunch time sales , the company added gourmet coffees and sandwiches like brie and ham on a croissant or tarragon chicken on a baguette . the corporate slogan ,\ngood food , served quickly ,\nreflected au bon pain ' s use of fresh , quality ingredients and its commitment to serve customers in under three minutes . by mid - decade , sandwiches and beverages were generating more revenues than the core baked goods .\nin 1978 , the concept caught the attention of louis i . kane , a venture capitalist who was involved with a columbo frozen yogurt franchise also located in the mall . that year , his family - owned kane financial corp . paid $ 1 . 5 million for au bon pain and set out to turn the original concept upside - down , selling baked goods instead of ovens . the 40 - something harvard graduate likely realized that u . s . demand for french breads and pastries was on the rise . wholesale revenues in this category rose 40 percent from 1977 to 1982 . by 1984 , sales of loaves and croissants attained $ 1 . 7 billion in u . s . sales .\nwe grew au bon pain into a 250 - store chain by paying close attention to our customers . one day in 1984 , i was working behind the counter waiting on customers ( which i still do today ) . a woman walked in and asked me to cut a baguette for a sandwich . then she pulled out a bag of lunch meat from the grocery store and threw it on my bread . you didn ' t have to be a harvard mba to figure out that there was an opportunity in sandwiches . that same year , we expanded our menu and became one of the first companies to create an urban bakery , selling high - quality meat on fresh bread along with soup and salads .\nlemonade . i was once an employee of au bon pan so i know for the most part how muesli should taste ! i also know exactly how it\u2019s made and knows that it made with fresh milk and not expired milk . this is the second time i have purchased muesli from the boylston street location and received a spoiled muesli . the first time which was about two weeks ago i actually consumed most of the muesli before i finally realize it had gone bad . being a little concerned i decided to call in the hotline to give a concern just so that they\u2019re aware that their product is going bad in the store . i was told over the phone \u201c that the she knows products are fresh and they make them out every day\u201d that was the case my product wouldn\u2019t have been expired . when the manager told me that i was basically lying about what purchase completely\nuse the on - site nutritional kiosks to seek out one of dozens of paths to a sensible meal . or simply opt for one of the excellent soups or salads , or pair two smaller items from the all portions menu .\nthe grilled chicken is our kind of sandwich : substantial , flavorful , packed with 32 grams of protein , and just 480 calories . as for the newport turkey sandwich , when it comes to deli slices , turkey , ham , and roast beef all pack about the same amount of calories , fats , and protein per serving , which means when you\u2019re looking for the healthiest option , it all comes down to bread and condiments .\nall new for 2015 ! enjoy all your favorite foods\u2014and watch the pounds disappear ! click here to buy the new eat this , not that ! book , the authoritative guide to all your favorite restaurant and supermarket foods .\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 news01\noriginal content available for non - commercial use under a creative commons license , except where noted . urltoken ~ 319 main street , hyannis , ma 02601 ~ privacy policy ~ terms of service\nchoose the plan that\u2019s right for you . digital access or digital and print delivery .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhow we got started : panera ' s ron shaich - jul . 18 , 2012\n) . in the past five years panera ' s stock has returned 243 % , making it the second - best - performing u . s . restaurant after chipotle (\n) . shaich ( pronounced\nshake\n) , 58 , had a big 2012 : panera , with $ 1 . 8 billion in revenue and $ 3 . 4 billion in systemwide sales , including franchisees ,\nand in february opened its first restaurant in the big apple . shaich ' s story :\nas a kid in livingston , n . j . , i had no real interest in business . i always thought i wanted to do something in government or social policy . i worked for congressman frank thompson jr . and on campaigns in washington , and then went off to clark university in worcester , mass .\nmy sophomore year i was at a local convenience store with some friends . they really didn ' t want students there , and we were tossed out for supposedly shoplifting . i said to a friend ,\nthe heck with these guys . why don ' t we open our own store ?\ni had been elected treasurer of the student body , and i thought we could raise the money . we opened the beginning of my junior year , and i ran it . it was the most wonderful thing i ever did . for someone who can ' t dance or sing , it was the closest i ever came to being an artist .\nthe student store became an institution at clark . i started speaking around the country about student government opening their own stores , and people kept telling me i could probably get into harvard business school , so in 1977 i applied and got in .\nafter i graduated , i went to work in ohio for the original cookie co . , a small chain of stores run by cole national . [ it merged with mrs . fields cookies in the 1990s . ] i had this idea of opening urban cookie stores and was tempted to go out on my own . i came back to boston , but no one would lease me any space . i ended up going to work for a democratic political consultant . i was there a year when a little jewelry store that had two locations in the same block agreed to sublease me 400 square feet . in august 1980 , i opened the cookie jar . i thought i ' d go up one day a week to the store and back to d . c . to run campaigns . one day very quickly became three , which became four . this was mine , and somehow it felt completely different .\nby 1984 i was worried because the french baked goods we sold at our half - a - dozen stores were becoming pedestrianized . we decided to use the croissant and bread as a platform to sell soups , salads , and sandwiches . we opened our first french bakery - caf\u00e9 in boston ' s copley place , and by 1991 , the year morgan stanley took us public , we had 125 stores .\nwe began to conceptualize st . louis bread as a gathering - place business . we created a new physical environment for the caf\u00e9 . we started rolling out bagels , breakfast , and a take - home - bread business . in 1998 , as we built out st . louis bread , we made the decision to change the name to panera , a word that has roots in\nbreadbasket\nin latin .\na few years ago i started thinking about how i wanted to have another experience in my life . i wanted to know what it felt like without panera . in 2010 i handed off the ceo job to bill moreton , whom i worked with for 10 years . the idea was i ' d spend two to three days a week on panera on the creative stuff . i ' d have time to look into my other interests , like politics .\nit took me four weeks to realize my continued intellectual interest in panera . i was liberated to create much more value than i ever could in the existing role of ceo when i was freed from day - to - day details . bill got it , but we spent hours talking before deciding i would come back as co - ceo . he could have said ,\ni signed on as ceo . i don ' t need the founder back .\nand i could have said ,\ni ' m the largest individual shareholder - - i don ' t need to be co - ceo .\nit worked because we both want the same thing for panera . now i ' m focused on all things that create value through how we compete - - marketing , food . bill covers all things related to how we operate .\none of the first projects i launched after stepping down as ceo was panera cares . panera has always had a commitment to community . we give $ 100 million a year in cash and product , but i got this feeling that it was disconnected from us . one day i ' m watching nbc news , and it ' s the height of the recession . i hear about a pay - what - you - can caf\u00e9 in denver . they spent years trying to get this thing open . we open a caf\u00e9 every 75 hours . we decided to do the full panera experience , open a bakery - caf\u00e9 identical to any other panera , and list a suggested donation . we opened our first panera cares caf\u00e9 in 2010 , and just opened our fourth . they ' ll serve about 1 million people this year .\nthese days i spend a lot of time thinking about how i ' d compete with panera if i weren ' t panera . much of our competitive differentiation will stem from what technology can enable for our customers . we ' re going to bring that to market . i ' m looking at things we didn ' t get done at panera my first time around as ceo . i ' ve got a shot to get them done now . ?\nlook beyond the shareholder . we ' re involved in the conscious - capitalism movement , which is based on this idea that the worst thing that ever happened in corporate america is this obsession with shareholder value . it ' s a narrow definition of success and is actually dysfunctional . profit and stock price are not things i can make . they ' re a byproduct of delivering for all of my constituencies .\nit ' s okay to think small . this idea that you have this broad strategy is not always right . see opportunities to make a difference , and that will bring new things down the road . i ' m quite convinced that steve jobs didn ' t know he would end up with the ipad when he did the ipod .\ndon ' t obsess over the numbers . when i was a young person , i used to be worried about the p & l , and then i realized that what drives the key p & l is getting the right stuff done right - - the key initiatives . that ' s where i began to focus most of my time .\nfocus on creating the future . the future doesn ' t just happen to me . i have to figure out where that organization is going . businesses are increasingly thinking short term . it ' s a competitive disadvantage . the important things play out over years , not quarters .\nfreshii vice president of marketing melissa gallagher gives the acceptance speech on behalf of freshii , which took the top spot on the 2018 fast casual top 100 movers & shakers list .\nthe 2018 fast casual top 100 movers & shakers publication is now available for free download .\nthe fast casual top 100 movers & shakers honors the top 75 brands and 25 executives in the fast casual industry .\nturkey sausage & egg white flatbread\u2014egg whites , turkey sausage , spinach and sharp cheddar cheese served onwhole - grain flatbread .\nbanana & greek yogurt parfait\u2014greek nonfat vanilla yogurt over honey - glazed bananas served with a side of toasted granola .\nturkey & poached baby pear salad\u2014all - natural turkey , goat cheese , honey - roasted pecans , poached pears served on mixed salad greens with balsamic vinaigrette blend .\n12 veggie soup\u2014diced tomatoes , potatoes , summer squash , zucchini , carrots , peas , onions , broccoli , corn , celery , mushrooms and red bell peppers in a vegetable broth .\nwaldorf turkey wrap\u2014all - natural turkey , apples , cranberries and walnuts mixed with mayo , cheddar and romaine with maple - walnut dressing in a whole - wheat wrap .\nhot and iced caffe milano\u2014espresso , chocolate and hazelnut topped with frothed milk and cocoa .\nchocolate chip cookie\u2014featuring chocolate chips , butter and madagascar bourbon vanilla . on jan . 13 , the cookie will be offered for free from 2 pm to 5 pm , followed by a sale of $ 1 per cookie from jan . 14 until jan . 29 .\nlemon crumble bar\u2014all - natural lemon filling on shortbread crust and topped with streusel .\nthe email address you entered is already registered . please sign in to continue or use another email address .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 networld media group , llc . all rights reserved . visit other networld media group sites : select a site atm marketplace blockchain tech news digital signage today fast casual food truck operator kiosk marketplace mobile payments today pizza marketplace qsrweb retail customer experience bank customer experience ( bcx ) summit connect mobile innovation summit fast casual executive summit interactive customer experience ( icx ) summit restaurant franchising & innovation summit\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 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nhow panera bread founder ron shaich sold his first business to build his second .\nformer staffers at the culinary institute of america helped create panera ' a daily bread menu .\nshaich met with fsb at one of his bakery shops near the company ' s headquarters in needham , mass . after busing a few tables he talked about his journey from that first general store to the top of the food chain . this is his story :\nmy first interest in life after high school was politics . i worked on george mcgovern ' s campaign in 1972 and majored in political science at clark university in worcester , mass . then during my sophomore year i was unjustly accused of shoplifting and got kicked out of a worcester convenience store . to fight back , i opened a rival shop nearby on campus , and it became quite successful . everyone said i should go to business school , so i went .\ntwo years after i earned my mba , i took a job working for a chain in boston called the original cookie co . i wanted to open a store downtown , but the company preferred suburban mall locations .\none thing led to another , and i decided to quit and open my own cookie place , with a goal of creating the kind of company i had always wanted to work for .\ni requested a third of my inheritance from my father . that way , if my idea didn ' t work , i ' d still have two - thirds left over to try again . my father , who was a cpa , thought i was nuts but gave me $ 75 , 000 . i combined his money with $ 25 , 000 in personal savings and opened the cookie jar in downtown boston . i ended up subletting a store from a jewelry store owner who wanted to consolidate his two locations .\ni ' ll never forget that first day : our doors opened at noon , and i had two employees . i can ' t remember ever working that hard . i was the baker , mixer , chief salesman . i think we made $ 400 . the first six months were stable , and i was making a nice living , but i wasn ' t satisfied . a business is like a sculpture : it ' s about creating something that ' s three - dimensional . and i wanted more dimensions .\ni also made efforts to retain the good employees . i wanted to take care of the folks who cared about my business . one night when i was on a date in that same faneuil hall location , i discovered the assistant manager ' s wife washing dishes because the store didn ' t have enough personnel to handle cleanup . so for about two hours my date and i helped clean dishes . the girl on the date is long forgotten , but that assistant manager is now a panera executive ."]}
{"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 ."]}
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", "topic": 38}], "title": "chemonics", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 239 chemonics international reviews submitted anonymously by chemonics international employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if chemonics international is right for you .\nmr . teele , a former foreign service officer , and business associate frank feffer founded chemonics international in 1975 as a technical consulting division to chemonics industries . feffer headed chemonics industries .\nin addition to paying the settlement , chemonics will hire eight of the applicants who previously did not get jobs .\nchemonics deferred requests for interviews in kabul and washington , d . c . , to usaid . usaid told us it had given permission to chemonics to do the interview , but the company did not respond to our requests .\nwe believe those who have the least deserve our best . at chemonics , development is more than a passion or calling .\nchemonics even directed some of those workers to remove rubble from private lots adjacent to its port - au - prince headquarters instead .\neditor ' s note : this story was revised to include a usaid statement provided to globalpost about the oig audit of chemonics .\njane gotiangco , director of communications at chemonics , attributes the pattern of discrimination to a manual application system that , she says , did not allow the firm to track diversity data . chemonics has since upgraded the system and renewed its commitment to diversity , gotiangco says .\nchemonics international inc . is building a talent pool to develop a roster of go - to experts or pre - qualify candidates for future roles .\nthe oig found \u201cnot all activities implemented have involved community participation in a way that guarantees sustainability . \u201d in one especially egregious example , chemonics :\nthe department of labor also found that chemonics violated rules about maintaining required records and conducting internal audits , which the company has now agreed to fix .\nin an interview aired during the episode , i explain that chemonics was the largest recipient of post - quake u . s . disaster relief and in fact , is one of the largest aid contractors in the world . a topic that we have covered on this blog for years . in a response to the episode , chemonics claims the \u201csegment does not provide a complete or accurate picture of chemonics\u2019 work in haiti over the past five years . \u201d\nthe post \u2014 \u201cchemonics responds to devex article\u201d \u2014 quotes chemonics ceo susi mudge , who said , \u201cimmediately upon recognizing the project was facing challenges , we owned our responsibility . addressing these challenges is one of our top priorities . we believe we have made the necessary changes to ensure progress is made . \u201d\nthe company agreed last month to pay back wages , interest and benefits to the applicants , but the terms of the settlement allow chemonics to deny liability .\nit is certainly welcome that after years of stonewalling inquiries and freedom of information act requests that chemonics is now eager to discuss their funding of local organizations .\nthe washington post reported that former employees of chemonics , which has received over $ 430 million in usaid contracts since 2003 , said their superiors kept their mouths shut about failing programs in order to keep contracts flowing . a spokeswoman for chemonics said the company is now employee owned and stands by its work in afghanistan .\ncritics of usaid spending say the mistakes chemonics made in haiti and afghanistan are emblematic of those that occur frequently across the development aid world as aid contracts increasingly shift away from ngos to for - profit companies . foreign policy reported in july that in 2011 , 27 percent of usaid funds worldwide went to american companies like chemonics .\nusaid gave seven of the 10 largest contracts for operations in haiti to chemonics international , a for - profit provider that johnson said is the largest usaid contractor in the world . chemonics\u2019s two largest projects in haiti include the winner project and the office of transitions initiative , which johnson described as \u201cthe more political arm of usaid . \u201d\nnonetheless , the public is unable to ascertain how chemonics spent the vast majority of its multi - million - dollar contracts in haiti due to usaid\u2019s lack of oversight reports .\nindeed , it was chemonics\u2019 contract with usaid that is shown in the episode , with all cost information redacted and the entire statement of work\u201425 pages\u2014redacted with bright pink pages .\nlast week ' s audit is likely to fuel scrutiny of usaid deals with companies like chemonics , both in the united states and in the countries where those deals take place .\nwilliams had his critics . chemonics officials praised his firm ' s agricultural work , but called his construction work shoddy . one chemonics official told me a thai engineer williams hired to implement a $ 700 , 000 usaid project to construct 19 small irrigation dams was incompetent , did not understand english and submitted an initial design that was\na crappy little drawing .\na department of labor review of the hiring practices of chemonics in 2011 found that its regional business unit , which supports the company\u2019s development work in africa , asia , europe and eurasia , latin american , the caribbean , and the middle east , discriminated based on race when hiring for entry - level positions . of the 124 african americans who applied for jobs at chemonics , none were hired .\nchemonics failed to set timelines or estimated dates of completion for some work being done by subcontractors , causing some projects to run behind schedule . in september 2011 , usaid awarded chemonics a $ 1 . 9 million contract to build a temporary space for haiti ' s parliament , which lost its building in the earthquake . but no timelines were set for steps in the process \u2013 such as installing \u201cutilities . \u201d\nas devex reported last week , chemonics\u2019 most recent quarterly report to usaid revealed that only 7 percent of the global health supply chain \u2013 procurement and supply management project\u2019s shipments arrived \u201con time and in full . \u201d\nthere is clearly more to the story of haiti\u2019s reconstruction than what was covered in the roughly 15 - minute vice on hbo episode , but chemonics\u2019 response is not just incomplete ; it\u2019s inaccurate and misleading too .\nfounded in 1975 , chemonics is an international development consulting firm . in 70 countries around the globe , our network of approximately 4 , 000 local professionals share a simple belief : those who have the least deserve our best . so we pursue a higher standard every day to help clients , partners and beneficiaries achieve results . where chemonics works , development works . follow us on facebook and twitter or visit us at urltoken .\nchemonics was awarded \u201curban beautification\u201d contracts to build benches and spruce up public spaces near the new $ 224 million carocol industrial park outside haiti ' s northern city of cap haitien . but instead of hiring haitians from the local communities , chemonics brought in workers all the way from port - au - prince in the south of the country . \u201cas a result , residents saw jobs in their neighborhood being done by outsiders , and without an understanding of the activities , they did not see how anyone local benefited , \u201d the audit stated . it concluded two of these beautification projects failed altogether because chemonics did not involve local residents in the process .\nwhile usaid did not respond to globalpost ' s questions about chemonics ' contracts in haiti , the agency did provide a written statement , declaring ,\nwe take very seriously the effectiveness of our programs worldwide .\nwhile this may be true , it does not address the main issue which vice raises : that so much post - quake aid went to a community that wasn\u2019t impacted by the quake . further , the priority for chemonics in implementing a usaid program was to provide support to the industrial park . chemonics also funded the public relations firm for the inauguration of the park , paid for billboards that dot the area declaring it \u201copen for business , \u201d as well as other efforts aimed at promoting the park . this very well may be what chemonics was asked to do by usaid , but it doesn\u2019t mean it was a good use of aid dollars .\nchemonics has come in for criticism on other issues too . an audit of a $ 62m project it carried out in 2006 in afghanistan found that the company \u201cfell considerably short of intended results\u201d and was followed up by the us press . chemonics said that the reports \u201cprovided an incomplete picture\u201d . in 2010 , in the wake of the 2010 haiti earthquake , chemonics was awarded more than $ 196m to help rebuild the country , making it the largest recipient of post - earthquake funds from usaid . but just a few months later , auditors discovered [ pdf ] that the company had hired only one - third the number of haitians it was supposed to .\n\u201cthe [ usaid ] inspector general found that chemonics regularly runs short of its goals and over its budget , \u201d cepr\u2019s johnson said . \u201cthis is typical , but it\u2019s become particularly evident in haiti because of the earthquake . \u201d\na chemonics consultant who was supposed to help haiti ' s national mapping agency replace geographical data lost during the earthquake hadn ' t finished the job when her contract ended in february . \u201cthe activity did not meet its objectives because chemonics did not communicate effectively with [ haiti ' s mapping agency ] or provide adequate support to the consultant , \u201d according to the audit . \u201cthe chemonics officials said they never asked agency staff members whether the consultant was meeting their needs and learned only at the activity\u2019s end that [ the agency ] was not satisfied with her . \u201d the head of the agency told auditors that the consultant ' s work was \u201cinsufficient and would have to be redone . \u201d\nusaid then stepped in and appointed new managers and hired polish workers to replace american ones . in the end , despite the independent evaluators ' criticisms , usaid gave chemonics an\nexcellent\nrating for the project . . . .\ninstead of usaid implementing projects itself , the agency doled out government aid money to private contractors like chemonics , who then hired a cascading series of subcontractors to actually carry out the work . chemonics was one of dozens of washington - based contracting firms known as\nbeltway bandits\nestablished in response to the privatization of government services by the reagan , bush and clinton administrations . the owner of chemonics at the time , scott spangler , worked for usaid during the first bush administration . during the 1990s , he and his wife contributed $ 98 , 000 to political candidates , all republicans . by 2004 , 95 percent of the firm ' s $ 185 million in annual revenue came from usaid .\nin response to further inquiry from devex , chemonics wrote in an email : \u201cwe work closely with the global fund , unfpa , and unicef to mitigate the effects of late orders on commodity security in the countries that we serve . \u201d\nchemonics international , one of the largest private development groups partnering with the us agency for international development ( usaid ) , has agreed to pay $ 482 , 243 ( \u00a3389 , 000 ) to job applicants who faced discrimination in the company\u2019s hiring process .\nchemonics supports international economic development projects with usaid , including education , healthcare and agriculture programmes . it has been awarded some of largest aid contracts by the us government , from supporting the white helmets in syria to supplying medicine and health supplies around the globe .\npersons with disabilities who need to request reasonable accommodations during the application process may send an email to : applicantrequest @ urltoken or call chemonics at ( 855 ) 955 - 6877 or ( 202 ) 955 - 6882 . no other phone calls will be accepted .\na favorite usaid contractor , chemonics international , started in 1976 by conservative republican gerald murphy , in part , because as he told the new york times in 1993 , \u2018i\u2019ve always wanted a way to do two things : one , have my own c . i . a . , and two , be helpful to people , \u2019 received $ 500 , 000 to support usaid field missions in nepal . oti and soros\u2019 open society institute ( osi ) are also linked through a contract awarded to chemonics in nepal to provide for u . s . - funded propaganda to be broadcast on fm stations in nepal . the soros / usaid / chemonics media blitz in nepal is also funding radio kailash , targeting thr humla district of nepal and nepal chautari ( a national live radio call - in show ) .\nthis is not true . since the earthquake , chemonics alone has awarded nearly $ 100 million dollars directly to haitian organizations , in the form of grants and subcontracts , providing much - needed monetary resources , as well as institutional strengthening and capacity building services in tandem .\nin 2015 , chemonics received a contract of $ 9 . 5bn over eight years from usaid \u2013 the largest contract ever from the government agency devex reports . only one other contractor receives more usaid awards , the partnership for supply chain management , which is a conglomerate of 13 companies .\nafter devex published an article revealing problems with a critical global health supply chain project funded by the u . s . agency for international development , chemonics international , the project implementer , responded in an online post that acknowledged \u201cchallenges\u201d and described steps the company has taken to improve performance .\nhe then worked as a consultant on economic and agricultural development . among his projects was designing an agricultural project for a cooperative in puerto rico and helping create a fertilizer company in afghanistan . it was in afghanistan where mr . teele and feffer worked on the idea of starting chemonics international .\nin truth , the agricultural development program williams implemented for chemonics and usaid was a shadow of a similar usaid cold war effort in helmand . in the 1970s , a dozen afghan extension agents worked in each district . in 2004 , usaid - via williams - employed only two per district .\nit isn ' t the first time usaid has reacted to mistakes by chemonics by sending even more contracts its way . a 2005 audit found the company ' s $ 153 million program to improve agriculture in afghanistan had missed an important objective that resulted in the \u201climited\u201d success of the project . nonetheless , one year later , usaid awarded chemonics a new $ 102 million contract for similar work in afghanistan . a later investigation found even that project was flawed , running so far behind schedule that afghan farmers on 10 , 000 hectares of land were unable to plant their crops one summer .\nundeterred by the mishaps , just three months later the us awarded chemonics $ 53 million to implement 141 new haiti projects . now , an internal audit reveals some of these projects are lagging behind schedule and others have failed entirely because the company didn ' t engage local communities in the work .\nbut in the vice episode , mayor lamour explains that what happens is that companies like chemonics \u201cjust come and tell us they are investing in something . \u201d gandhi asks if the mayor would rather have had support for plumbing and running water , to which lamour responds , \u201cit\u2019s true that they built a lot of things in the area , but we didn\u2019t really need them . \u201d of course , lamour and vice are not the only ones who have denounced the lack of community involvement . in fact , usaid\u2019s own inspector general ( oig ) has specifically called out chemonics for just this problem .\nthurston f . ' tony ' teele consultant firm co - founder thurston ferdinand ' tony ' teele , 70 , chairman and co - founder of chemonics international inc . , a leading international development consulting firm in washington , died of lymphoma march 21 at georgetown university hospital . he lived in the district .\nchemonics undertook a \u201cfoundational change , \u201d by restructuring \u201chow the project itself functioned from a management perspective , \u201d according to a statement on the company\u2019s website , which was posted on friday . the usaid implementing partner also worked to prevent stock outs by working with other donors to \u201cbridge gaps\u201d in the supply chain process .\nnew york \u2014 two years ago , auditors revealed the washington , dc , consulting firm chemonics international and a partner company were employing only one - third as many haitians as their contract required to clear rubble left by the january 2010 earthquake from city streets as part of the us government - funded \u201ccash for work\u201d program .\nchemonics failed to conduct an \u201cenvironmental mitigation and monitoring plan\u201d before beginning a project to plant hundreds of thousands of medicinal jatropha plants near the city of saint marc . \u201cpotentially adverse environmental impacts can occur if proper mitigation and monitoring procedures are not put into place before implementing an activity and monitoring it , \u201d the audit warned .\n\u201cthere have been no delivery delays or stock - outs that resulted in or caused any patients to stop treatment . recognizing the challenges in the new process , usaid and chemonics took proactive steps to avoid such issues , including by working closely with other donors to bridge gaps and prevent stock - outs , \u201d the post read .\nboth the soccer field and community center were identified as local priorities at community meetings , and haitian leaders such as mayor lamour , who was interviewed for the piece , participated in kick - off meetings and signed grant agreements that included details on the projects , as well as roles and responsibilities for both chemonics and community leaders .\nthe statement added that usaid\nworked closely with the oig auditors\nto examine the issues raised about chemonics and that\nsince the audit was completed , usaid has funded a local firm to conduct third - party monitoring and evaluation .\nusaid did not explain how the local firm would resolve the issues raised in the audit .\nbut chemonics , whose contract with usaid explicitly states that decisions about what programs to fund \u201cwill be based upon us foreign policy interests in consultation\u201d with the state department , worked to further usaid\u2019s objectives of \u201ccounter [ ing ] the destabilizing effects\u201d and the \u201cgrowing discontent\u201d with the pace of reconstruction . it ran pr for the new industrial park , installing benches and flower planters in nearby areas to \u201cproject a positive image . \u201d an audit later noted that the flowers soon died \u201cfrom lack of care , \u201d while the mayor decried the lack of community involvement . but business was good for chemonics , whose ceo at the time received a $ 2 . 5 million bonus .\nwhen i submitted a foia request for more specific information about chemonics\u2019s work in haiti , every document i received was heavily redacted . usaid explained that to \u201crelease the information\u2026could willfully stir up false allegations\u2026and cause strife within the target communities , \u201d adding , \u201cthe release of the information\u2026would likely instigate demonstrations and create an unsafe environment\u201d to work in .\nchemonics evaluated some of its projects based upon criteria that had absolutely nothing to do with the goals of those projects . in one case , chemonics was charged with providing school supplies including chairs , desks and backpacks to two public schools , but it evaluated its work based on the number of children who returned to school . \u201cthe performance measure did not correlate to the activity , \u201d according to the audit . similarly , a project that was supposed to create a plan to improve roads in a haitian town was evaluated by the \u201cnumber of reconstructed national governing institutions and systems that receive [ us government ] assistance to incorporate principles that support democracy and government legitimacy\u201d \u2014 whatever that means .\nwhile chemonics and dai are the largest single recipients , the bulk of the funds have gone to beltway contractors as well : firms in virginia received the most funds of any state , $ 45 . 3 million , followed closely by maryland , $ 44 . 6 million . another $ 31 . 7 million went to companies based in the district of columbia .\nthroughout the piece , the development industry in haiti is criticized for lack of consultation with haitians . for chemonics , this is incorrect on a number of levels . at every point during implementation , we prioritized using haitian expertise , haitian goods , and haitian companies \u2026 our team of passionate haitian staff engaged directly with a diverse array of community leaders prior to and during every activity .\none project that flew under the radar involved building irrigation canals for farmers in helmand province . a little advanced research might have exposed the fact that the farmers in the region are overwhelmingly opium poppy growers and that they were using the water to grow even more poppies . the success of one of chemonics ' contracts was openly undermining another : to wean farmers off the opium market . 129\nagain , taking a look at previous oig reports proves useful . a 2010 report found that usaid had not performed internal financial reviews of chemonics despite \u201cexpending millions of dollars rapidly . \u201d also in 2010 , i asked a usaid contracting official if he could provide information on amounts going to subcontracts , he responded : \u201cyou need hard data \u2026 and i need that hard data too . \u201d\nat the time , i assumed grader was exaggerating . like generations before him , he saw youth as feckless and society in decline . four months later , though , chemonics fired grader after only 10 months on the job . company officials said they could not comment on personnel decisions . grader said he was forced out after he dared clash with usaid officials about the agency ' s programs .\nand they ' re fighting to keep it that way . last year , chemonics joined 50 other american development contractors to form a lobbying group to fight the sort of reforms proposed in usaid ' s forward initiative . the companies argue that the status quo is preferable to giving contracts directly to smaller companies within host countries because they are harder to hold accountable and often have no experience handling large - dollar contracts .\nbelow are our current international opportunities . we continually seek outstanding individuals willing to serve as long - or short - term technical specialists . technical specialists cover the range of practice areas on which chemonics\u2019 and donor organizations focus their efforts . in addition , we look for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world and demonstrate leadership , versatility , and integrity in their work .\nin may , a globalpost investigation revealed that not a single dollar of the original $ 1 . 1 billion in humanitarian assistance the agency allocated in haiti in fiscal year 2010 went directly to haitian organizations or businesses . an analysis by the cepr found that 70 percent of the $ 450 million awarded through reconstruction contracts has gone to beltway companies like chemonics , and only 1 . 3 percent has gone directly to haitian companies .\nthe united states agency for international development ( usaid ) , which is in charge of allocating us aid in haiti and around the world , responded to an audit last week of its haiti contracts with chemonics , the largest recipient of us aid contracts in the island nation and around the world . the audit , which concluded in february , examined 22 of the 141 projects , totaling $ 6 . 8 million . among its findings :\nin the episode , vice on hbo correspondent vikram gandhi travels to caracol , in the north of haiti , home to the international community\u2019s flagship reconstruction project , the caracol industrial park . gandhi visits a police station , which cost over $ 2 million as well as soccer field and cultural center . as gandhi states , \u201cwhen we looked at the costs of many other projects , we noticed the same contractor kept coming up . \u201d chemonics .\nseveral months after visiting little america with grader , i returned to helmand to learn more about the contractors leading the u . s . effort . my guide was a 40 - year - old ex - u . s . army paratrooper who asked to be identified by a pseudonym - bob williams - for safety reasons . williams ' s small contracting firm was the subcontractor grader hired to actually carry out chemonics ' s agricultural development work in helmand .\nthe oig also found that \u201curban beautification\u201d projects failed for similar reasons . the oig writes , \u201cthe purpose of these projects was to improve public areas by installing plants and benches , as well as doing minor masonry work , and to project \u2018a positive image of what role the nearby caracol industrial park and other upcoming economic investments will play in citizens\u2019 lives . \u2019\u201d although chemonics did do some plantings , \u201cthey died from lack of care . \u201d meanwhile :\nchemonics is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices . all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race , color , religion , sex , national origin , political affiliation , sexual orientation , gender identity , marital status , disability , protected veteran status , genetic information , age , or other legally protected characteristics . military veterans , americorps , peace corps , and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply .\nin march , globalpost witnessed haitian subcontractors installing electrical wires in that building \u2014 four months after usaid officially \u201cinaugurated\u201d the structure , announcing it complete . a globalpost investigation found the building remained unused by haiti ' s parliament months after the inauguration because usaid only asked chemonics to construct the frame of the building \u2014 leaving the offices void of furniture and the chambers hall empty and unusable . haiti\u2019s government later drew at least $ 775 , 000 from the public treasury to finish the job .\nwhile many of these programs deserve criticism for achieving very little , even worse , some also manage to be outright harmful . the most problematic program was the u . s . government - funded \u201cagroinvest\u201d project , which was implemented by a private subcontractor chemonics . the agroinvest project was launched by usaid from 2011 to 2016 with a budget of $ 19 million . from this amount at least $ 2 . 5 million was supposed to be used for reforming land and the development of laws :\nto defeat the current stasis requires challenging business as usual . imagine a political system in which doing business with such outlaw outfits was either banned outright or reduced to a tiny trickle . corporations such as chemonics and dyncorp , with dubious records both in the west and in developing nations , should not receive further governmental contracts unless they implement drastic internal changes to ensure accountability . that would be a massive first step in reducing the ability of disaster capitalists to get what they want from the political system .\nmr . teele ran the day - to - day operations at chemonics international from 1975 to 2002 , when he became chairman of the board . the firm grew during his tenure . it employs more than 2 , 000 people and has managed projects in more than 90 countries in africa , the middle east , latin america , southeast asia and eastern europe . in some projects , the business has advised governments on agricultural policy reform , investment promotion , enterprise development , and product distribution and marketing studies .\nsharif also feels that chemonics ' urgency for ramp to develop international markets - which largely failed - has caused them to neglect domestic needs for food security . ramp , for example , has instructed farmers in parwan to grow more vegetables , and promised to find buyers for them both within the country and beyond . the farmers , who normally planted beans and lentils , grew green vegetables as encouraged . but instead of profiting , they lost money . vegetables flooded the market and drove the price down . 126\nthe contractors , development alternatives inc . of bethesda , maryland , and chemonics international of washington d . c . , which received more than $ 31 million each in no - bid contracts , responded to ap in an email saying that together with several other contractors , they had employed 25 , 000 haitians a day . now , they said , 10 months after the earthquake ,\npriorities have evolved beyond a focus on temporary employment ,\na program that has paid haitian workers $ 18 million in wages .\nlanky , with a thick shock of gray hair and a faded all - american look , grader was a marker of how the american approach to development had changed since the cold war . no longer a government worker , he was a private contractor paid $ 130 , 000 a year by chemonics international , a for - profit consulting firm based in washington . from kabul , he managed a $ 130 million usaid contract to revitalize agriculture and slow the exploding cultivation of opium poppy , the raw form of heroin , across southern afghanistan .\nif you try to dig deeper into how usaid money is actually spent , you\u2019ll find a black box . while it is relatively easy to look up online how much money chemonics has received for work in haiti since the quake ( over $ 200 million ) , it is impossible to identify the thousands of subcontractors that actually implement the various programs usaid supports . interested in how much money contractors are able to take off the top for their headquarters back home ? too bad\u2014that information is a tightly protected trade secret that usaid and its contractors refuse to disclose .\nchemonics is a bit bureaucratic . there is a fair amount of favoritism and racism in the company . if you are a minority then moving up the ladder can be 3x as hard as a white male . you will make it to the manager position and max to a director position . beyond that it ' s all white males . they will have a white female at the upper level every now and then to spice - up things a bit but that ' s about it . they were even written up by the department of labor in 2016 ( google it ) for discriminating against black applications at the executive level . for a company that has 3500 employees that is something .\none of the us government\u2019s largest private aid - delivery partners last month agreed to pay damages to more than a hundred african american job applicants for racial discrimination .\n\u201cwinning federal contracts , paid for with us taxpayer dollars , is a privilege , not a right , \u201d patricia a shiu , director of the office of federal contract compliance programs ( ofccp ) , said in a statement . \u201cwith that privilege comes the obligation to practice equal employment opportunity towards all demographic groups of workers in this country . \u201d\njoanna hawkins , a representative for the department of labor , says that each company working with government agencies is evaluated on a neutral case - by - base basis .\n\u201con the other hand , \u201d she tells the guardian , \u201cthe agency does believe this settlement will send a message to other contractors , including those working in the international development arena , that employment discrimination is unacceptable and will not be tolerated . \u201d\nthis article was amended on 23 november 2016 to clarify that the hiring discrimination was identified at chemonic international\u2019s regional business units , not the entire company .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\noutsourcing quake assistance : haitian contractors get only 1 . 6 % of u . s . aid | urltoken\noutsourcing quake assistance : haitian contractors get only 1 . 6 % of u . s . aid\nhaitian patrick brun , left , owner of a company that distributes construction supplies , walks with an employee at his facilities in port - au - prince , haiti , saturday dec . 11 , 2010 . out of every $ 100 of u . s . contracts now paid out to rebuild haiti , haitian firms have successfully won $ 1 . 60 , the associated press found in a review of contracts since the earthquake on jan . 12 . and the largest initial u . s . contractors hired fewer haitians than planned . there are many reasons for the disparity . among them , us aid is more familiar with some u . s . contractors and gave out some no - bid contracts out of urgency , and fears the corruption that is rife in haiti . on the haitian side , there is a limited understanding of u . s . government practices .\nport - au - prince , haiti - - in a port - au - prince warehouse loaded with tarps , plywood , corrugated roofing , nails and other building supplies , company owner patrick brun says he had hoped to get contracts from the billions of dollars in international aid promised to haiti .\nhis 40 - year - old company , chabuma s . a . , sells cement blocks , doors , sand bags and other materials for international companies . but what he wants is a more significant role in his country ' s recovery , which is why he says he keeps bidding \u2014 without success \u2014 for u . s . government contracts .\nyou can imagine that if we can ' t win the contracts ourselves , we become totally dependent on foreign companies and nonprofits , and there is not much hope in that ,\nhe said .\nwe may not have the extended capacity of a u . s . company , but we are respectable . we keep good books and records , we have foreign suppliers , we have good credit , we pay our taxes and our customs dues .\nout of every $ 100 of u . s . contracts now paid out to rebuild haiti , haitian firms have successfully won $ 1 . 60 , the associated press has found in a review of contracts since the earthquake on jan . 12 . and the largest initial u . s . contractors hired fewer haitians than planned .\nthere are many reasons for the disparity . among them , us aid is more familiar with some u . s . contractors and gave out some no - bid contracts out of urgency , and fears the corruption that is rife in haiti . on the haitian side , there is a limited understanding of u . s . government practices .\nbut using foreign aid to give local companies contracts is one of the most important aspects of reconstruction , says clare lockhart , chief executive officer of the institute for state effectiveness .\nyou can ' t just provide manual jobs . you need to contract with companies so that the middle tier managers and owners of companies have a stake in the legal system and rule of law , and ultimately a stake in the success of their political system and their economy ,\nshe says .\nof the 1 , 583 u . s . contracts given so far in haiti totaling $ 267 million , only 20 \u2014 worth $ 4 . 3 million \u2014 are going to haitian - owned companies . and an audit this fall by us aid ' s inspector general found that more than 70 percent of the funds given to the two largest u . s . contractors for a cash for work project in haiti was spent on equipment and materials . as a result , just 8 , 000 haitians a day were being hired by june , instead of the planned 25 , 000 a day , according to the ig .\nus aid says it is committed to increasing the amount of contracts going to haitians .\nwe already are engaging with haitian communities to make them aware of how they can partner with us ,\nsaid janice laurente , a spokeperson for us aid .\neconomists say giving contracts to local businesses creates jobs , which help build the private sector . also , most donors would rather see local businesses thrive than foreign companies profiting from a disaster .\nharvard business school economist eric werker , who researches foreign aid , says the spillover effects go beyond the aid itself .\nsome are obvious , like salaries and profits that stay in the local economy , but there are also ways to increase capacity of local firms by giving them progressively larger contracts ,\nsays werker .\nthe first is a no - bid process : 25 percent of the contracts went directly to u . s . contractors without even giving haitians a chance to bid on them , sometimes because the needs were so urgent there wasn ' t time to go through a formal bidding process . in addition , some government requests for local haitian subcontractors and expertise are published only in english , limiting access for many haitians who speak creole .\nalso , at times of catastrophe , it can be easier to use an established contractor with a strong record than a previously unknown local one . the haitian economy was so decimated by the earthquake that it was hard at first even to get wood or tarps for shelters without importing them . now , even though there are haitian companies providing many products and services , the pattern of using foreign ones continues .\nand finally , it ' s more complicated to contract directly in countries like haiti , where corruption is rife . there has been price - gouging among some would - be haitian contractors .\nthe unprecedented promise of $ 9 billion in aid , with the u . s . as a top giver , at first raised hope of rebuilding and even of a new and brighter future for the tragedy - prone island . but fewer than 10 percent of those funds have made it past the\npromise\nstage .\nthe u . s . foreign aid contracts to haiti since the earthquake have gone to an array of almost entirely u . s . - based goods and services , from bullet - proof vehicles ordered nov . 18 by the centers for disease control from a miami - based firm to $ 24 , 000 in dental supplies for u . s . navy medical providers in june from a chesapeake , virginia , firm . yet bullet - proof vehicles and dental supplies are available from haitian companies , according to the nonprofit peace dividend trust .\nfrankly , it ' s a shame and a serious opportunity lost ,\nsays edward rees of the peace dividend trust . his organization put together a business portal , offering everything from security services to catering , and is training haitians on how to bid for contracts and grants .\nno one is systematically tracking how many contracts have gone to haitian companies .\nthe lack of local spending in haiti is similar to that in most other countries receiving u . s . aid , although economist werker said haiti is likely at the low end of the spectrum . but rees contrasts haiti with afghanistan , where \u2014 backed by peace dividend trust \u2014 u . s . army general david h . petraeus ordered his commanders to\nhire afghans first , buy afghan products , and build afghan capacity .\nthe results in afghanistan are encouraging : a recent study found that 37 percent of $ 2 billion in annual international aid is now being used to buy locally - produced afghan goods and services , up from 31 percent a few years ago .\nthe ap review focused on contracts from the u . s . government , which spent an immediate $ 1 . 1 billion in u . s . humanitarian assistance after the earthquake , and promised another $ 1 . 15 billion for reconstruction . in november , the first $ 120 million of the pledged reconstruction funds were tranferred to the world bank - run haiti reconstruction fund , according to the state department .\nin addition to government aid , more than $ 1 billion has come from nonprofit charities , most of which try to buy local , said samuel a . worthington , president of interaction , the largest alliance of u . s . - based international nongovernmental organizations . he represents nonprofits managing about 90 percent of the u . s . donations that were directed to haiti after the quake .\nworthington says there is no system to count how much has gone to haitian - owned companies .\nthere is a very strong bias to ensure as much local procurement as possible , and as much spending in the local economy ,\nsays worthington .\nour bottom line is to serve as many people as possible and get the best price , to spread those dollars .\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 .\nthe division concentrated on managing agriculture projects for the u . s . agency for international development in the beginning years but later branched into economic and business consulting services .\nhe also lectured widely on agro - industrial development and was an associate professor of economic development at georgetown university .\nmr . teele was born in new rochelle , n . y . , and raised in needham , mass . , where his father , stanley f . teele , was dean of the harvard university business school .\ntony teele graduated from amherst college and received a master ' s degree in economics from the fletcher school of law and diplomacy at tufts university . he did graduate work in economics at georgetown university .\nhe began his career as a foreign service officer in 1956 . he was a political officer at the u . s . embassy in athens and an economics analyst with u . s . aid executive secretariat before leaving the state department in 1964 .\nmr . teele was vice president and a board member of the u . s . global leadership campaign ; board member of the society for international development ; and co - chair of the international development task force of the professional services council .\nsurvivors include his wife of 23 years , barbara c . teele of washington ; two children from his first marriage , ted teele of pittsburgh and stacia teele of new york ; two children from his second marriage , kristy teele of ledberry , england , and allan teele of san francisco ; a stepson , mark carmichael of scottsdale , ariz . ; a brother ; a sister ; and nine grandchildren .\nwilliam sorg air force officer william sorg , 84 , a retired air force lieutenant colonel who was also a government agency systems analyst , died of cardiopulmonary arrest march 26 at walter reed army medical center .\ncol . sorg , a native of pittsburgh , began his military career with the royal canadian air force when he was about 17 . he transferred to the u . s . army air forces during world war ii and piloted a republic p - 47 thunderbolt fighter jet in missions over europe .\nthe more intractable the problem , the more determined we are to solve it . our experts discuss solutions to today\u2019s development challenges .\nin nearly 70 countries worldwide , we are working with local experts and communities to create long - lasting and sustainable impact .\nsindh , pakistan\u2019s second largest province , has made recent economic progress , but its education indicators are still low , with about 4 million children ages 5 to 12 not in school .\nsixty percent of people in haiti rely on the agriculture sector to survive , and although crop yields are still extremely low by international standards , progress is being made .\nin uganda , where half of all exports are agricultural , crop yields are low , but the public and private sectors are collaborating to improve agricultural production and make it easier for farmers to do business .\na new streamlined concept for customs processing \u2014 the one - stop shop \u2014 has transformed the way that afghan traders can export their goods to neighboring countries and generate income .\na new approach to training farmers is creating jobs and increasing harvests in uganda .\nin kosovo and vietnam , the world bank\u2019s doing business report is providing a framework that helps governments reshape the private sector\u2019s role in advocating for and promoting economic growth .\nwhat are the barriers to usage of digital financial services ? what are the most effective ways to drive uptake ? modern financial solutions , spurred by internet and mobile access , present an important opportunity to make transactions more efficient . these digital innovations can save time and transportation costs for bank and client alike while building credit history [ \u2026 ]\nin the context of afghanistan , political instability , physical insecurity , and slow economic growth often limit the potential for private investment and partnership . as such , it\u2019s not so much about whether or not the government and donors are engaging with the private sector , but rather if they are using the right mechanisms at the right time [ \u2026 ]\nthose of us who work in peacebuilding pull out every tool in our toolbox to solve conflicts \u2014 we talk about infrastructure , jobs , agriculture , governance , and youth programs . but youth programs tend to focus on out - 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makers \u2014 emailed to you free every business day .\nlog in or sign - up to unlock all of the free news on devex .\nmichael igoe is a senior reporter with devex , based in washington , d . c . he covers u . s . foreign aid , global health , climate change , and development finance . prior to joining devex , michael researched water management and climate change adaptation in post - soviet central asia , where he also wrote for eurasianet . michael earned his bachelor ' s degree from bowdoin college , where he majored in russian , and his master\u2019s degree from the university of montana , where he studied international conservation and development .\nwith the help of the feed the future uganda enabling environment for agriculture activity , uganda has launched a four - year strategy to implement the national grain trade policy . learn more here : urltoken\nand presented to local stakeholders on june 29 , a milestone event that lays the groundwork for the multi - sectoral collaboration required for the successful implementation of the framework . cameroon is the first global health security agenda member country to adopt the emergency preparedness framework , taking an important first step toward ensuring the country\u2019s"]}
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", "topic": 10}], "title": "tenerife meridian", "paragraphs": ["locate cities of meridian and tenerife on a map as well as the route meridian tenerife and the different connecting points ( sur reina sofia airport , norte los rodeos airport , meridian railway station ) by clicking on the ' details & map ' button .\nmeridian windows tenerife offer you the very best choice on windows and doors for your home . . . . .\ndive and sea tenerife - copyright \u00a9 2009 - 2017 all rights reserved . dive and sea tenerife\nit is not possible to travel directly by train from meridian to tenerife without changing trains . you can take the train meridian - new york and travel by plane to get to your final destination .\nno flight allows you to fly directly to tenerife from meridian . you can take the flight new york - madrid and madrid - tenerife and complete the other part of your journey traveling by train .\ndrop in to our showroom or give us a call . from surveyors to fitters , meridian windows tenerife look after you from start to finish .\nel meridian suitable for : advanced divers and above . boat or shore dive : boat .\n. amsterdam : meridian publishing ; new york , n . y : alan r . liss .\ntrains crescent of amtrak to new york leave from meridian railway station in meridian . arrival in new york will take place at new york penn station ( 2 . 7 mi from the city centre ) .\nwhen travelling from tenerife to meridian by plane , train , you might have to change at madrid ( spain ) new york ( united states ) london ( united kingdom ) casablanca ( morocco ) . if you have some time on your way to tenerife or back to meridian , this may be a really good opportunity to visit and have a short stay in those cities .\nel meridian in is a wreck dive , accessible only by boat . the meridian was deliberately sunk in 2005 as an artificial reef , and is now near palm mar . the meridian lies at 30m and provides some excellent opportunities to explore the still intact wreck . the nearby reef is full of life and during the winter months you can see angel sharks .\nmeridian windows tenerife can also visit you at your location , and discuss the options available to you when considering replacement windows and doors in tenerife . our team is dedicated to getting the job done , at the right price , and the right spec . using the best quality materials available in tenerife . we can manufacture your windows and doors in the meridian windows workshop , and then fit them into your home , ensuring they are sealed , watertight , and correctly fitted to customers satisfaction guarantee .\namtrak provides a rail connection meridian - new york with the train crescent from meridian railway station ( 0 . 5 mi from city - centre ) and serving the rail station of new york penn at arrival ( 2 . 7 mi from centre )\nle meridian worked as a minesweeper during world war ii , then as a fishing boat . in 1973 volfgam mertis restored and modernized the ship , and then worked for meridian in tenerife , exporting the tourists on boat trips . it was flooded in 2005 in los cristianos to a depth of 30 meters . book your dive with ola diving center urltoken\n. this was the most famous classical map of the world , unsurpassed for almost 1500 years . the canaries continued to be widely used as the prime meridian for maps of the world until well into the 19th century - for example , louis xiii decreed that el hierro be used as prime meridian on all french maps in 1634 , and this continued until about 1800 . dutch maps of the period used the peak of el teide on tenerife as their prime meridian . ( see for example this\nmeridian windows tenerife have been established for over a decade in the canary islands , building their reputation on the performance of their honest , friendly and reliable team . individually designing and building each unit in our on - site factory located in adeje tenerife \u2013 our team of fully qualified fabricators ensure you quality that is built to last .\nall the services you might need while on holiday in tenerife can be found at hotel mediterranean palace .\nif you are looking for holidays in tenerife , with endless amusement , personalized care and service , in a comfortable hotel and well located facing the tenerife beach , the hotel mediterranean palace is ideal for you .\nmake the most of this exclusive offers only available on our website in the hotel mediterranean palace of tenerife .\nel delfin \u2013 south tenerife dive site suitable for : advanced diver . boat or shore dive : boat .\nthe hotel mediterranean palace enjoys a privileged location on playa de las am\u00e9ricas ( beach ) , in south tenerife .\ni would like to thank dive and sea tenerife for posting this article . their site is a great place to\u2026\nfor your trip from meridian ( mississippi , united states ) to tenerife ( spain ) with a distance of 4224 mi you will be able to take 2 modes of transport , eventually by combining plane and / or train , and according to which the duration of the journey will be significantly different .\nstar fish bay \u2013 south tenerife dive site suitable for : all levels of diver . boat or shore dive : boat .\nthis was our first day on our vacation on tenerife . we drove from callao salvaje and we get a rainy . . .\nmoreover , he said tenerife was confident it would \u201cmore than match\u201d other hubs in the region in terms of productivity and reliability .\nget prices , times and duration for the journey meridian tenerife by clicking on the ' check prices ' button and after entering your dates of departure and the number of passengers . note that we are trying to get as many prices as we can from different online travel agencies , but sometimes it may not be possible .\nanother wreck off the south coast of tenerife , el meridian - this wreck was a ww2 german minesweeper and arrived in tenerife in the 70 ' s , was one of the first whale watching boats . it first sank off the coast of los cristianos , but was refloated , towed out some way and then sank again a little further afield . this is a great wreck diving site but it should be noted that it\u2019s only suited to advanced level scuba divers .\nwe finished off a tour up the east coast of tenerife with a stop at this shopping centre which had free car parking ! what is it with tenerife ? so many centres & attractions had free car parking wherever we went . don ' t think i paid more . . .\ni see that tenerife has an elevation of 12 , 200 ft . ( 3700 m ) . interesting to think that this was hume\u2019s everest . i suppose none of the american rockies were familiar to europeans yet . but surely the alps ? or is it that tenerife is more monolithic ?\nusing kommerling pvc - profiles meridian windows offer up to a 10 year guarantee \u2013 something other window providers will find difficult to beat . remember - upvc is naturally free from erosion , leaks & does not transmit heat .\nsimilarly , last month , bollor\u00e9and apmt , under their meridian port services partnership in ghana , signed an agreement with tema port authority to invest over $ 1bn to raise the port\u2019s annual capacity to 3 . 5m teu .\nlos archos dive site in tenerife , there are 3 amazing natural coral arches . there are some fantastic photographic opportunities at this site . an abundance of tenerife\u2019s sea life can be seen amongst which you can see damsel fish , amberjack eels , moray eels and perhaps even a canarian lobster or two .\nthe perfect choice for a family vacation , this gorgeous hotel on the playa de las americas - the best beach in southern tenerife - has the largest , most exciting and safest kids club on the island . it is located right next to the best leisure center and shopping area of tenerife . . .\nmt blanc is the highest mountain in europe outside the caucasus , and it\u2019s 15 , 771 ft . but the thing about mt teide on tenerife is that it\u2019s a peak on a small island with a good harbor \u2013 it\u2019s visible from a ship well over 100 miles away and it was so important to sailors in hume\u2019s day that many cartographers ran the prime meridian through it .\nown property on your dream island now ! address : c / el jable , c . c . apollo sur fase 11 callao salvaje , 38678 adeje , tenerife\nmontana amarilla \u2013 south tenerife dive site suitable for : all levels of diver . boat or shore dive : boat or shore ( easier as a boat dive ) .\nmonarch airlines flies on the route from gatwick lgw airport ( located 24 . 2 mi from london , united kingdom ) to tenerife ( serving sur reina sofia tfs airport )\neasyjet carries out a flight from gatwick lgw airport situated 24 . 2 mi away from the city centre of london to tenerife ( arrival at sur reina sofia tfs airport )\nthomson airways carries out a flight from gatwick lgw airport situated 24 . 2 mi away from the city centre of london to tenerife ( arrival at sur reina sofia tfs airport )\nurltoken france carries out a flight from stansted stn airport situated 31 . 7 mi away from the city centre of london to tenerife ( arrival at sur reina sofia tfs airport )\nclub mare kids is a world of experiences and emotions where kids will enjoy magical moments of non - stop fun during their holiday in tenerife . they will have a great time .\nasked if tenerife was not \u201cbehind the curve\u201d in its ambition to become a west african transhipment hub , mr pastor replied that the future was hubs and there was room for more .\nthomas cook airlines uk flies on the route from gatwick lgw airport situated 24 . 2 mi away from the city centre of london to tenerife ( arrival at sur reina sofia tfs airport )\nmare nostrum resort , avenida de las am\u00e9ricas - arona tenerife . espa\u00f1a . reservas : ( + 34 ) 922 75 75 43 , recepci\u00f3n : ( + 34 ) 922 75 75 45\nryanair flies on the route from adolfo - su\u00e1rez de madrid - barajas mad airport ( located 8 . 1 mi from madrid , spain ) to tenerife ( serving sur reina sofia tfs airport )\ndon ' t miss our parties , the best in tenerife . we ' d like the time you spend with us to be special and for you to enjoy our gastronomy and live music .\nwhat would you like to eat today at the hotel mediterranean palace of tenerife ? there is no end to the bars and restaurants where you can enjoy excellent cuisine or the most refreshing beverage .\npimentel j . ( 2015 ) a southern meridian : astronomical undertakings in the eighteenth - century spanish empire . in : dunn r . , higgitt r . ( eds ) navigational enterprises in europe and its empires , 1730\u20131850 . cambridge imperial and post - colonial studies series . palgrave macmillan , london\ndownload the application and access all the information on mare nostrum resort : book a table at restaurants , request spa treatments , receive offers\u2026 enjoy everything that one of the best resorts in tenerife can offer .\nthe port of tenerife has been given a \u20ac400 , 000 grant from the european union for a year - long feasibility study on the construction of an lng bunkering hub at the south of the island .\nbloix beat me to what i was going to say , but let me restate the point : several peaks in the alps are taller , but the difference in elevation between their summits and the nearest point from which you can see them is ( i assume with some confidence ) less than the difference between the peak of tenerife and sea level . ( mount rainier , of which hume was probably not aware , is taller than tenerife , visible from sea level , and pretty damn impressive . i have never seen tenerife . if somebody wants to get me a grant , i would be happy to do some research .\nnorwegian air shuttle schedules the flight from adolfo - su\u00e1rez de madrid - barajas mad airport situated 8 . 1 mi away from the city centre of madrid to tenerife ( arrival at norte los rodeos tfn airport )\na well - sculptured window or door adds distinction & value to your property , not to mention the aspects of security , safety , insulation and of course peace of mind for those who reside outside of tenerife .\nmonta\u00f1a amarilla , also know as yellow mountain , in tenerife , is so called because of the golden coloured stone mountain , located next to the dive site . this dive is best as a boat dive to avoid a long precarious walk with kit . underwater there are fantastic rock formations one of which forms a horizontal swim through which leads out to the seabed where you can see a huge variety of sea life . such as rays , roncadores , octopus , moray eel\u2019s and angel sharks ( at the right time of year ) . this dive is one of the most scenic dive sites in tenerife and a very rewarding dive and was the first classified marine reserve in tenerife .\naround 120 ad , marinus of tyre wrote that the habitable world was bounded on the west by the fortunate islands . the status of the fortunate islands as the western edge of the known world was more formally established when claudius ptolemy ( ad 90 - 168 ) , following marinus , adopted the fortunate islands as the prime meridian for his\n# s 33 and 45 \u2013 teide on tenerife is also a stratovolcano . it\u2019s bigger than etna , and it had erupted reasonably spectacularly a few years before hume was born . but the main thing about it was that it was important \u2013 it\u2019s a big fixed object out in the ocean . in the days before longitude could easily be calculated , sailors were always a little bit lost once out of sight of land . if you could see tenerife , you knew where you were .\nin the very heart of the hotel mediterranean palace in tenerife , you can take a refreshing dip in a swimming pool measuring over 1000 m2 or relax in the atlantis chill out pool . learn about all the pools at the hotel mediterranean palace .\nthe black and white meridian photos above were taken in 1974 in front of st . cruz upon arrival from germany . in 1973 i rebuilt this ship myself , converting it from a german kfk cutter into the ship you can see on the photos . the local mafia sold the ship to a third party in los christianos before i got the chance to recover her .\npalm mar wall is another great boat dive , in tenerife . located near to the local fish farms is a great dive to see roncadores and bream . it is also possible to occasionally see dolphins . a great place to use as a drift dive .\ncrocodile rock has quickly become a firm favourite with the team at dive and sea tenerife . at its deepest edge it is only 16m and the shallowest part of the top of the \u201creef\u201d is just 5m . anemones , wrasse and damsel\u2019s all jostle for space , whilst in its crevices can be found black and brown moray eel\u2019s and on occasions fangtooth moray\u2019s . cuttle fish , common ray\u2019s and eagle rays have also been spotted searching for food in the immediate area . a very easy dive that is a must for all divers visiting tenerife .\nmr pastor explained that the initial demand for an lng facility had come from a requirement for tenerife to find another energy source , but it was soon identified that by switching over to lng for industrial use it could save the canary islands in total around \u20ac235m per year .\nthis was our first day on our vacation on tenerife . we drove from callao salvaje and we get a rainy day , and that ' s the main reason for our decision to go in centro comercial meridiano . parked our car in a down under garage for free , . . .\nthis magnificent 5 - star hotel in tenerife is decorated in the colors of the mediterranean sea and has an impressive 1 , 300 m2 pool . surrounding the pool is a huge terrace - solarium with beach chairs and waiter service . you can see us live from the webcam of the mediterranean palace hotel !\nat dive and sea tenerife we have over 70 dives sites , both shore and boat dives . so you will be sure to find a dive site that has what you are looking for ! have a read through the descriptions and a look at the images to decide where you want to go diving .\npytheas of marseille began from thule or iceland ; eratosthenes , followed by the arabs , from the pillars of hercules or the strait of gibraltar ; hondius from the hesperides or cape verde ; gerardus mercator from between the islands of corvo and flores ; ptolemy from the canary islands ; blaeu , who was followed by the dutch , from the island of tenerife ; ricciolo from the island of la palma . the french , by order of louis xiii , placed the prime meridian for the measurement of longitude on the island of el hierro [ \u2026 ] now the english have moved it again to london , and not to be outdone the french have set it in paris . and one day they will put the equinox and the tropics in london or paris . 1\nanglo buccaneers at times attacked the spaniards\u2019 colonies in canary islands , including tenerife . hume had no problem siding with protestants when necessary , and sort of upholds an early form of realpolitik , mo\u2019 or less : eh blokes , remember milton ( not to say cromwell and puritans ) \u2013let\u2019s keep the croppies down .\nel puertito has to be amongst everyone\u2019s favourite dive site in tenerife . a very easy entrance and a short swim takes you into just 8 - 10m of water as you then glide along its not long before your met by one of the family of turtles that live in this bay . whilst most of the site is quite baron there are small pockets of rock formations where you can find atlantic damsel\u2019s , blue - fin damsel\u2019s , cuttle fish and the occasional octopus or angel shark . however the stars of the show has to be the turtles who happily interact with our divers . this dive site has to be on your list when coming to tenerife .\nbritish airways carries out the flights from john f . kennedy international jfk airport situated 13 mi away from the city centre of new york to london ( arrival at london city lcy airport ) and from gatwick lgw airport ( located 24 . 2 mi from london , united kingdom ) to tenerife ( serving sur reina sofia tfs airport )\nroyal air maroc ensures the flight routes from john f . kennedy international jfk airport situated 13 mi away from the city centre of new york to casablanca ( arrival at mohamed v cmn airport ) and from mohamed v cmn airport ( located 16 . 2 mi from casablanca , morocco ) to tenerife ( serving norte los rodeos tfn airport )\nair europa ensures the flight routes from john f . kennedy international jfk airport situated 13 mi away from the city centre of new york to madrid ( arrival at adolfo - su\u00e1rez de madrid - barajas mad airport ) and from adolfo - su\u00e1rez de madrid - barajas mad airport ( located 8 . 1 mi from madrid , spain ) to tenerife ( serving sur reina sofia tfs airport )\niberia schedules the following flights : from john f . kennedy international jfk airport situated 13 mi away from the city centre of new york to madrid ( arrival at adolfo - su\u00e1rez de madrid - barajas mad airport ) and from adolfo - su\u00e1rez de madrid - barajas mad airport ( located 8 . 1 mi from madrid , spain ) to tenerife ( serving sur reina sofia tfs airport )\nalien rock is an old favourite in tenerife . it can be found in the same bay as yellow mountain but offers a totally different dive . with its huge rocks that almost touch at their points you are spoilt for fish species to look at . the red back cleaner shrimp can always be found ready to help the fish with a \u201cwash and brush up\u201d and barracuda are everywhere . look a little closer and you will see some of the largest anemones in tenerife as well as the resident brown moray eel ( big ben ) , who will always pop his head out to see who\u2019s coming and he just keeps getting bigger and bigger ! the whole area is surrounded by a large field of garden eel\u2019s and the odd eagle ray , common ray and sting ray cruise by on a regular basis . a truly fantastic dive for all .\nlos chuchos dive site in tenerife so called due to the spanish name for stingrays is one of the more popular dive sites . this is a boat dive , and by the time you have reached the bottom stingrays are starting to appear there are several species of ray to be seen including the enormous atlantic rays . other life can also be seen such as octopus and barracuda . a fantastic opportunity to see stings rays up close .\nafter the conquest , alonso fernandez de lugo was appointed the first governor of tenerife and la palma . since he had been personally responsible for financing the conquest , he was endowed by the crown with powers rather more extensive than the governors of the other islands . these powers included the disposition of slaves , the right to control entry and exit from the islands , to exercise civil and criminal jurisdiction , and to appoint and dismiss judicial deputies .\npunta rasca is a must for all advanced open water divers , cascading rock formations , \u201cswim through\u2019s\u201d , small caves , black coral and loads of aquatic life to watch . leaving the dive boat into 10m of water then working our way down to around 24m - 30m we find the whitest sand in tenerife and aquatic life that has not seen a diver before . this is one of the exclusive dive sites for us and therefore is totally unspoilt .\nel condesito dive site in tenerife is a wreck dive and is only accessible from a boat . the wreck was a large boat which crashed in 1972 . the wreck lies between 10 and 15 meters which allows plenty of time to explore the wreck . the wreck is home to a vast array of different sea life such as trumpet fish , octopus and starfish . whilst the wreck is slowly decaying it\u2019s hull and deck can still be made out .\npalm mar cave , tenerife is an advanced dive , as the entrance to the cave is at 30 m . before you reach the cave you can see large rock formations sloping away into the distance , you have the opportunity to see lots of sea life including , moray eels and leopard spotted morays , you can also see sea bream , zebra fish and wrasse . the cave itself is still a mystery as no one has yet explored the cave in its entirety .\nalcala is a very easy shore dive with yet more turtles . we get into the water by a giant stride and have a short surface swim and then descend down into 4 - 6m of water . here we have a choice of routes that include sandy bottoms with lots of lizard fish , wide eyed flounders and common rays and the occasional visit from the resident turtles or small rocky areas that hide the smaller fish like cardinal fish , damsel\u2019s and roncadores . a lovely dive site that is worth a visit whilst in tenerife .\nleave new york and arrive early enough ( at least 2 hours before the departure time ) at john f . kennedy international jfk airport , 13 mi away , to check in your luggage for the flight to madrid ( adolfo - su\u00e1rez de madrid - barajas airport , iata code : mad ) operated by american airlines , delta air lines , air europa or iberia . from madrid , take another plane with air europa , norwegian air shuttle , iberia or ryanair that will carry you to sur reina sofia airport ( tenerife , spain ) .\nthe conquest of the canaries took from 1402 , when juan de bethencourt landed on lanzarote , to 1496 , when tenerife fell to alonso fernandez de lugo . the conquest of la palma started on the 29th of september of 1492 , with the landing on the beaches of tazacorte by fernandez de lugo , and finished on the 3rd of may of the following year . the last king of benahoare to submit himself to the invaders was the legendary tanausu , who ruled the kingdom of acero ( caldera de taburiente ) . after two failed attempts by the castilian conquistadors to penetrate la caldera to defeat him , fernandez de lugo sent a man called juan de palma , a relative of tanausu already converted to christianity , to establish a truce . tanausu agreed , but fernandez de lugo broke the agreement , and tanausu was captured in an ambush . tanausu was taken away into slavery , but refused to eat after leaving the island , and died without seeing land again .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nthe canary islands were known in antiquity as the western edge of the known world . homer referred to the islands of the blest , lying westward of maurusia ( modern - day morocco ) ( see extract from\nit is likely that the first people to discover the canaries were early phoenician explorers , originating from sidon and tyre in modern - day lebanon . herodotus claims that a phoenician expedition circumnavigated africa in the 6th century bc ( see\n) . phoenician coins are claimed to have been found as far afield as the azores . thor heyerdahl sailed from africa to south america via the canary islands in the\n, a boat made of papyrus , in order to prove that the journey was possible for ancient mariners .\nthe romans are known to have explored the canary islands . the most complete classical account of the canaries is by pliny the elder ( see\n) , taken from a description of an expedition sent by juba ii , governor of the roman protectorate of mauretania ( modern - day morocco ) from about 29 bc to 20 ad . the islands were found to be uninhabited at the time of this expedition , though junonia ( the roman name for la palma ) did have a ' small temple built of a single stone ' , presumably evidence of earlier inhabitants or explorers .\nduring the middle ages the canaries become more myth than reality . they figure for example in the search by st brendan ( c . ad 484 - 578 ) for paradise , which he assumed to be an island in the atlantic ocean (\naround the end of the 13th century , the canaries were rediscovered by a genoese fleet under lancelot malocello . a detailed survey was made by nicoloso de recco of genoa in 1341 . a papal bull of 1433 awarded rights over the canaries to henry the navigator of portugal , but this decision was reversed in 1436 , when another papal bull awarded these rights to the crown of castile . in the alcovas treaty of 1479 , portugal recognised the rights of the castilians to the canaries , in return for castilian recognition of portugese sovereignty over fez and guinea .\nat the time of the rediscovery of the canaries they were inhabited by an indigenous people called the ' guanches ' . we know from cultural similarities that the guanches were berbers from the mountains of northwest africa . how they reached the canaries has been the subject of much speculation , particularly since at the time of the rediscovery they apparently had no knowledge of seafaring techniques - surprising for a people living on a small island with other nearby islands clearly visible .\nthere is evidence for two distinct guanche racial types , usually referred to as ' cro - magnoid ' and ' mediterranean ' . pottery remnants suggest there were up to four distinct waves of colonisation , whilst carbon dating techniques suggest that the first colonists arrived during the first millenium bc .\n) . estimates of the guanche population at the time of the conquest range from 1 , 200 to over 4 , 000 .\nin the caldera de taburiente . the legacy of the guanches includes carvings of geometrical forms\nand hand - made decorated pottery . reproductions of these pots are still made , in the artesania el molino in mazo\nthe richness of the island resulted in immigration not just from castille , but also of portugese , italians , catalans , basques and other northern europeans . indeed , fernandez de lugo was accused at successive judicial enquiries of favouring genoese and portugese above native castilian . the period of immigration was intense but relatively short - lived - after the 1520s immigration almost ceased , until the eighteenth century .\nproduced by leonardi torriani , an italian engineer who toured the canaries fron 1587 to 1593 on an inspection of the islands fortifications .\ndespite the large number of immigrants , the guanches did not disappear , being assimilated rather than exterminated . gaspar frutuoso writing at the end of the 16th century described the population of la palma as being evenly divided between castilian , portugese and indigenous peoples . he reported these elements of the population as already being largely interbred , indistinguishable in faith and custom , and coexisting as equals .\nthe principal produce in pre - conquest days were dye - stuffs and shells . of particular importance was orchil , a moss - like dye - stuff . wheat was introduced during the 15th century , but towards the end of the century sugar became the dominant export . apiculture thrived alongside the sugar industry , producing both honey and beeswax .\nfrom the beginning of the 16th century the sugar industry was the basis of a commercial boom . shipbuilding enterprises were established and santa cruz de la palma ' s port developed sea connections with europe and america . the primary interest of foreign merchants was the export of sugar in return for the import of cloth . hakluyt described the trade by nicholas thorne of bristol in 1526 , who exchanged sugar , orchil and goatskins for cloth ' both coarse and fine , broad and narrow , of divers sorts and colours ' .\nla palma figured prominently in this boom . one of the largest holdings in the canaries was the estate held from 1513 by the welzers , a german banking family , which included all the waters of the tazacorte valley . sugar was being produced for export from la palma in 1515 by the english merchant thomas malliard , in partnership with the genoese francesco spinola , at a refinery at rio de los sauces .\nthe canaries became strategically important as a stopping point on the route to the newly - discovered americas . christopher columbus stopped at the canaries ( but not la palma ) to restock before crossing the atlantic for the first time , and later mariners followed the same pattern . the transatlantic sailings were known as the ' carrera de indias ' . from early spring ships would leave sevilla and follow the clockwise pattern of the prevailing atlantic trade winds down to the canaries , and thence across through the islands of the lesser antilles into the southern caribbean - see the\n, published in 1526 by the casa de contratacion , the body established in 1503 to regulate the transatlantic trade .\nthe prosperity of the canaries attracted famous pirates and corsairs of the time , particularly the french jambe de bois ( peg - leg ) who sacked santa cruz de la palma in 1553 . most of the older buildings that can now be seen in santa cruz date from the subsequent rebuilding of the city . in 1585 santa cruz was attacked by an armada of 24 ships commanded by the english pirate francis drake , resulting in the destruction of the harbour fort .\nthe expansion of the brazilian sugar industry in the last quarter of the sixteenth century dramatically reduced the demand for canarian sugar . wine replaced sugar as the principal export . of particular importance was the production of malvasia , a sweet dessert wine .\nmalvasia wine remained a major source of income throughout the 17th and 18th centuries , the wine being exported to britain and the american colonies . the position of the canaries on the route to the americas made commerce with the colonies particularly attractive .\nthe canarian economy was affected throughout much of this period by trade restrictions imposed by the casa de contratacion in sevilla , which was responsible for overseeing the crown monopoly on trade with the american colonies . for example , in 1610 exports from the canaries were limited to a total of 1000 tons , of which 300 was from la palma . the destination of these exports was also restricted . in 1613 the total was reduced to 600 tons and in 1627 to 700 . regulations introduced in 1678 required 5 families to emigrate to america for every 100 tons of exports .\na more liberal regime was introduced by charles iii in the second half of the 18th century . trade was liberalised from 1778 onwards , and produce included cotton , tobacco and silk . during the 18th century the port of santa cruz was regarded as the third largest of the empire , after antwerp and sevilla . ( see\nportugese and madeiran wines provided strong competition to malvasia throughout the 17th and 18th centuries . the wine trade with england slumped at the beginning of the 19th century , with the introduction of port wine to the english market .\nthe wine trade was replaced around 1825 by the growing of cochineal , a cactus parasite used as a food colouring , which became an important source of income . however , this industry was hit by the introduction of artificial colourings in the 1870s , resulting in widespread hardship .\nthe production of sugar cane reappeared , and around 1880 a rudimentary tourist industry started . at the turn of the century the first banana plants appeared . the resulting prosperity was however to be short - lived , due to the effects of world war 1 on foreign trade .\neconomic hardship during the latter part of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century resulted in high levels of emigration , cuba being the preferred destination up to the 1930s , and venezuala subsequently . many canarians retain strong family links with cuba and venezuala .\nthe canarian economy continued to be dominated by agriculture until the early 1960s . liberalisation introduced by the franco regime from 1960 onwards allowed an economic revival , based on bananas , annual exports of which exceed 130 million kilograms , plus other produce , forestry and tobacco . most important of all was the growth of the tourist industry , from 73 , 240 tourists in 1960 to over 2 million tourists in 1975 .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\nprices are provided by our partners , and reflect average nightly room rates , including taxes and fees that are fixed , known to our partners , and due at time of booking . other miscellaneous taxes and hotel fees which are not fixed or due at time of booking may be payable at the property at time of stay . please see our partners for more details .\n{\ncontainerclass\n: null ,\ncontainerattributes\n: null ,\nwidget\n: {\nname\n:\nibex _ photo _ carousel\n,\nmodulelist\n: [\nhandlers\n] ,\ntemplate\n:\nibex _ photo _ carousel _ _ widget\n,\ndivclasses\n:\nprw _ rup prw _ ibex _ photo _ carousel\n,\njs\n: {\nhandlers\n:\n( ta . prwidgets . getjs ( this , ' handlers ' ) )\n} ,\ndust\n: {\nnav _ controls\n:\nibex _ photo _ carousel _ _ nav _ controls\n} } ,\nscriptflags\n: null }\nplease visit one of our 11 partner sites to see rooms from us $ 139 .\nstayed at this superb hotel last week of june with my family including a 4 and 1 year old . the facilities for children are exceptional including an indoor and outdoor play area and a wonderful kids club where younger children are welcome to join in under . . .\nwe have just returned from an excellent holiday at the mediterranean palace and really enjoyed our time in the hotel . the hotel is located in a very nice area of playa de las americas with lots of good shops , bars and restaurants nearby ( we enjoyed . . .\nresponse from alejandro cresp . . . d , general manager at mediterranean palace hotel\ndear guest ! thank you so much for an amazing five - star review ! we are delighted to know you had such an enjoyable experience at our hotel . thank you as well for your kind words about our staff and for highlighting their efficient work and positive attitude . . . .\nmy husband and i always . it must be close to 20 times now that we have stayed here and would not consider any other as the welcome we get is great , the staff are very professional and helpful , location is excellent , food and choice is . . .\ni am just back from a two week holiday and i have stayed in this hotel on four previous occasions . i paid \u20ac1680 for two weeks which was for bed and breakfast . firstly let me say the location of this hotel is superb . the cleaning . . .\noverall a great hotel perfect location to be near to bars , restaurants and the beach but not too close to the very busy party strip of las americas . did the bed and breakfast option and great selection of buffet breakfasts couldn\u2019t get bored of them . . .\nnote : your question will be posted publicly on the questions & answers page .\nfoam party once a week , great fun . inflatables once a week on main pool . no inflatables on the big pool at any other time . you can use your own for small children on the small pool .\nthe foam party and inflatables are usually only on wednesdays but check withv reception in case that has changed .\nhi we are staying here in this month . can i ask if you have to pay for the fridge ? thankyou\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 . . . 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{"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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", "topic": 8}], "title": "futaba corporation", "paragraphs": ["futaba corporation received a 2015 pinnacle award from delphi automotive , its most prestigious supplier honor . futaba corporation was recognized for its contributions to delphi\u2019s excellence culture and commitment to quality , value and cost performance .\nfutaba corporation established in mobara - cho , chosei - gun , to manufacture and sell radio receiver vacuum tubes .\nfutaba corporation of the philippines ( fcp ) was founded in 1995 as a vfd manufacturing company with touch panel manufacturing added in 2012 .\nin line with futaba\u2019s concept of globalization , futaba corporation of the philippines ( fcp ) was established on 1995 to meet the growing demands of vacuum fluorescent display ( vfd ) requirements globally .\nfutaba corporation was established in 1948 by a group of engineers to manufacture vacuum tubes . in japanese , \u201cfutari\u201d means two people , and futaba was named after the two founders , mr . \u2026\nfutaba corporation of america was created nearly a quarter of a century ago to provide r / c hobbyists with the finest and most comprehensive selection of radio control products and services possible .\nfutaba industries u . s . a . ( changed to futaba corp . of america in 1978 ) established as u . s . sales company .\nmitsubishi logistics corporation ibaraki no . 3 distribution centers in . , 1 - 7 , fujinosato 2 - chome , ibaraki , osaka , 567 - 0054 , japan\nfutaba ( europe ) gmbh . ( germany ) established as european sales base .\nmitsubishi logistics corporation misato no . 2 distribution centers in . , 4 - 1 , inter - minami 1 - chome , misato , saitama , 341 - 0058 , japan\nfutaba is a japanese word meaning bud or sprout . the founders of futaba envisioned a new company as a seed leaf starting to grow on the completely burned down country\u2026\nfutaba corporation was established in 1948 as a manufacturer and seller of receiver vacuum tubes . utilizing vacuum tube technology , futaba began manufacturing vacuum fluorescent displays . in 1962 , futaba began producing radio control equipment as well as press die set components , establishing what still remains as two of the company ' s primary divisions . this was followed by the development of mold base components and the more recent addition of vfd modules to complete the lineup of futaba ' s major products . firmly embracing the principle of manufacturing each component in - house , futaba creates everything from its own tools to its own manufacturing facilities .\nfutaba jtw ( thailand ) ltd . established ( press and mold base components ) .\nfutaba ( hong kong ) corp . , ltd . established as southeast asian sales base .\nfutaba electronics components korea co . , ltd . established ( sales of electronic components ) .\nin 1998 , futaba of america began providing contract manufacturing ( cm ) and original design manufacturing ( odm ) services to handle our customers ' demand based on futaba ' s outstanding quality .\nfutaba corporation manufactures and sells electronic components and systems in japan . it offers electronic components , such as organic light - emitting diodes , vacuum fluorescent displays , display modules , and touch panels ; machinery and tooling products , including components for press die sets and mold bases , automation equipment , and precision and application plates ; and electronic systems , which include radio control equipment for hobby and industrial use . the company also provides composite modules , robotic parts , model engines , tool and die set components , molding rationalization equipment , capacitive touch panels , and wireless products . futaba corporation was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in mobara , japan .\nfutaba corporation was established in 1948 by a group of engineers to manufacture vacuum tubes . in japanese , \u201cfutari\u201d means two people , and futaba was named after the two founders , mr . goro eto and mr . reiji hosoya , who started the business in chi\u2014ba . \u201cfutaba\u201d also means the first two leaves from a seed in japanese . the founders envisioned the new company as a seed leaf starting to grow on the completely burned down country by the war . they strongly hoped to grow and nurture the company like a big tree .\nkorea futaba precision corp . , ltd . established ( mold base components ) . ( dissolved in 2008 )\nfutaba ( vietnam ) co . , ltd . ( vietnam ) established . ( manufacture of mold base components )\nfutaba denshi corp . ( s ) pte . , ltd . ( singapore ) established ( sale of electronic components ) .\nfutaba precision mold ( shenzhen ) corp . ( p . r . c . ) established ( mold base components ) .\nacquired all shares of tdk micro device corp . and changed the name to futaba mobile display corp . to accelerate oled display business .\nfutaba international trading ( shanghai ) co . , ltd . ( p . r . c . ) established . ( sales of electronic components )\nto be committed and determined to expand our activity and contribution world wide by bringing together the wisdom and power of all employees of futaba group .\nwe , futaba group , contribute to the prosperity of the global society by creating equipment , material and services , which are indispensable to our customers .\nmansei sales office established ( sales of communications devices , radio control equipment , and plastic modeles ; incorporated as futaba industry co . , urltoken 1972 ) .\ntoday , futaba has grown to be the world\u2019s foremost manufacturer of vfd and is continuously developing new and brighter ideas to fulfill customer\u2019s needs for displays that last .\nfutaba precision die and mold machinery ( china ) co . , ltd . ( p . r . c . ) established ( parts for press / mold dies )\nto contact futaba corp , please visit urltoken . company data is provided by s & p ; global market intelligence . please use this form to report any data issues .\nrobust and reliable technology . we offer display modules that can suit a variety of applications and environments . from cars to home appliances , futaba\u2019s display technology are the best for the\u2026\nrobust and reliable technology . we offer display modules that can suit a variety of applications and environments . from cars to home appliances , futaba\u2019s display technology are the best for the job !\nin the decades since its inception , futaba has taken strong roots in the industrial landscape and has grown into a flourishing high - technology concern that extends into a great many fields of industry .\nfutaba offers a full range of high - quality rc transmitter & receiver sets , standard and custom servo actuators , and high - performance gas powered engines for industrial and commercial uav / uas applications .\nfutaba offers low - cost / easy - to - use cavity pressure monitoring system , i / r type actual melt temperature sensing system , and flow - front velocity detector with fiber - optic technology .\nfutaba corporation is a company mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of electronic parts , electronic equipment and production equipment . the company operates in three business segments . the electronic part segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of electric parts including fluorescent display tubes , fluorescent tube modules , organic el display and touch panel . the electronic equipment segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of electronic equipment , such as radio - controlled equipment , model engines and functional parts for robots . the production equipment segment offers parts for press dies , mold and die parts , precision plates and power - saving equipment . as of march 31 , 2014 , the company had 25 subsidiaries .\nfutaba offers vfd ( vacuum fluorescent display ) modules that are brilliant , light - weight , and compact . vfd modules enjoy extensive use as display devices for pos systems and other office , instrumentation , communication and peripheral equipment .\ni like working at futaba , i really liked my supervisor , they just did not pay enough for the work we did . they did not allow us to sit or talk much . they do require a lot of overtime , especially weekends and early mornings .\na successful company is defined by the people working behind it . here at futaba , we recognize the contribution every employee gives to help the company prosper . events filled with fun and relaxation , together with friends and family , these are some of the things that we\u2026\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\nelectron tube factory established in yatsumi - mura , chosei - gun , chiba prefecture .\ntokyo branch established in kanda - hanada - cho , tokyo and vacuum tube sales began .\nelectron tube factory relocated to mobara - cho , chosei - gun ( now mobara electron factory ) .\nunique precision co . , ltd . acquired ; machinery and tooling division established ; and manufacture and sale of press die set components began .\nentered the display device industry with the manufacture and sale of gas - discharge display tubes .\nkeyboard factory established in mobara , chiba prefecture , and manufacture and sale of key switches and related components began .\nfactory established in mutsuzawa - mura , chosei - gun , and press die set component operations relocated there .\nchonan machinery and tooling factory established in chonan - machi , chosei - gun , chiba prefecture and mold base component operations relocated there .\nchosei keyboard factory ( now chosei vfd module factory ) established in chosei - mura , chosei - gun , chiba prefecture completing first phase of chosei factory complex .\nelectronic systems factory established as a part of the chosei project , completing second - phase construction , and radio control equipment operations relocated there .\nkishin corp . ( republic of korea ) established ( press and mold base components ) .\nmakuhari r & d laboratory established in makuhari techno - garden , mihama - ku , chiba .\ntokyo branch in chiyoda - ku , tokyo closed and operations merged with those of the sales headquarters in mihama - ku , chiba ( currently makuhari marketing & sales center ) .\no . s . engines mfg . co . , ltd . acquired for diversification into hobby market .\npresident reiji hosoya appointed chairman ; senior managing director atsushi nishimuro appointed president ; and senior managing director michihiko eto appointed vice - chairman .\nthe mold marshalling system awarded the 43rd ten best new products prize of the nikkan kogyo shimbun , ltd .\nchosei machinery and tooling factory ii and mutsuzawa factory qualified for iso 9001 certification .\nkisin precision die and mold machinery ( tianjin ) co . , ltd . ( p . r . c ) established . ( press and mold base components )\nacquired satsuki seisakusho co . , ltd . and satsuki kizai co . , ltd . to strengthen the press / mold die components . ( satsuki seisakusho co . , ltd . acquired satsuki kizai co . , ltd . and name changed to satsuki kizai co . , ltd . in 2009 )\npt . futabadenshi indonesia established ( manufacture and sale of production equipment in indonesia ) .\nthe melt flow speed measurement system awarded the 56th ten best new products prize of the nikkan kogyo shimbun , ltd .\nthe flexible oled display awarded the 58th ten best new products monozukuri prize of the nikkan kogyo shimbun , ltd .\nby standardizing the components for die & mold , we have contributed to the quick delivery of the production mold . in addition , we also product custom - made products with high accuracy .\n711 e . state parkway schaumburg , illinois 60173 , u . s . a .\n241 green street , enfield , middx , en3 7sj , u . k .\nzone industrelle sud b . p . 27 rue des pays bas 84101 orange cedex france\n17th st . , b - blk pastalini bldg . umm ramool , p . o . box 13071 , dubai , uae\n11f , no . 31 , hai - pien road , kaohsiung , taiwan r . o . c\n12 / f , wang fai industrial building , 29 lok hop street , sanpokong , kowloon , hong kong .\n170 , upper bukit timah road , bukit timah shopping centre , # 04 - 57 / 58 / 59 , singapore 588179 .\nlot 04 - 32 , 4th floor , berjaya time square , no 1 , jalan imbi , 55100 kuala lumpur . malaysia\npondok indah mall 2 , south lobby b1 no . 05 & 06 , jl . metro pondok indah blok iii b , pondok indah , jakarta 12310 , indonesia\n95 / 7 , soi khu bon 6 , ram - inthra rd . , khannayao , bangkok 10230\nvacuum fluorescent displays ( vfds ) , oled displays , touch sensors , electronic modules , radio control equipments for industrial use , radio control equipments for hobby use , plate products , tool and die set equipments , and molding rationalization equipments .\nthe hobby radio control technique we have fostered has been applied to the development of industrial radio - control systems .\nwe developed the servo motor and other equipments for robot based on a hobby and industrial r / c technology .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\noled displays are thin & light - weight . they offer a wide viewing angle and high contrast . all this with low power consumption and a super - fast response time .\nwe are the leading manufacturer of vacuum fluorescent displays ( vfd ) in the world . we offer robust and reliable products backed by years of research that can withstand the test of time .\nby looking straight on the essential point of things , practice continuous improvements through self - development , having customers first in our minds , we will continuously supply the best quality products .\nour motto embodies the filipino spirit of unity or\nbayanihan\n, that binds every employee of fcp to strive for the best in achieving our goals .\nvfd is a display device that uses vacuum triode tube technology . the phosphor is patterned on the anode in a vacuum package . electrons come into collision with the phosphor to\u2026\na touch panel is an input device layered on top of a visual display module . it recognizes input through touching with a finger or a stylus . a single , thin glass\u2026\nwe believe that the key to a great business lies with its people . in order to provide the best products , we need the best persons for the job . fcp offers\u2026\nthis site works best on mozilla firefox , google chrome , and internet explorer 9 or higher .\n\u00a9 horizon hobby , llc . all rights reserved . terms of use | privacy policy\nthe employer allows you to be creative and plan the system with goal of implementing a successful project . good team work existed .\ncompany reviews published on our site are the views and opinions of their authors and do not represent the views and opinions of urltoken or its personnel . urltoken does not verify the truth or accuracy of any reviews and does not adopt or endorse any of the comments posted . urltoken posts reviews for what they are worth and for information purposes only to assist candidates to find employment .\nshuttle services to the ff . route : alabang , gma cavite , sto . tomas batangas , bi\u00f1an , sta . rosa , cabuyao , calamba and los ba\u00f1os .\n629 , oshiba mobara - 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", "topic": 9}], "title": "bell internet", "paragraphs": ["the bell tv line - up in 2010 . all - digital bell iptv ( internet protocol\napril 23 , 2017 corporate secretary\u2019s office of bell canada , bell satellite tv ( bell expressvu ) , bell mobility , bell media and bell aliant . 1 carrefour alexander - graham - bell , building a - 7 , verdun , qu\u00e9bec , h3e 3b3\nwith the bell install , you get a complete and customized internet installation , so you ' re assured that your bell internet service is installed and working correctly .\nfor best performance , use the cables supplied in your bell internet installation kit .\nfor any bell internet software to work on your system , your computer ' s specifications must meet or exceed the minimum system requirements for your bell internet service .\nenjoy blazing - fast bell internet for streaming movies , downloading music\u2014no matter how you use the internet , we have the perfect high speed internet package for you .\nlooking for new products and services from bell ? see the latest bell promotions and offers or visit a bell store to learn more .\nbell brings affordable internet to homes where wired access is impractical or simply not available .\n* the recommended requirements will maximize the speed and smoothness of your bell internet experience .\nregular dsl service uses the customer\u2019s existing bell landline phone service to deliver internet service .\nfirewalls and internet security - the internet protocol journal - volume 2 , no . 2\nplus , with bell internet , your bell technician will install a centralized filter to help ensure you receive the speed you signed up for .\nira fuchs co - founds bitnet , a precursor to the internet that offers many of the internet\u2019s core services years before the internet\u2019s commercialization .\nplus , with bell fibe internet , your bell technician will install a centralized filter to help ensure you receive the fibe speed you signed up for .\nbell mts launches in manitoba today , activates province - wide investment and innovation plan . ( photo - bell mts ) ( cnw group / bell canada )\nfirewalls and internet security - the internet protocol journal - volume 2 , no . 2 - cisco\nfibre makes the internet travel at the speed of light . it\u2019s the best and fastest internet technology , and bell brings it right to your door .\nfor the millions of people who have waited to get online because they fear costs , content or confusion , southwestern bell is ready to offer them a ' net gain . southwestern bell today launched southwestern bell internet service\n. unlike most other internet service providers ( isps ) , southwestern bell internet service offers information specific to the kansas city area . every day , southwestern bell ' s local editors will search for fresh selections and provide their input on the best of the internet .\nwell bell aliant is massively better than bell . so given much better prices for internet on aliant you probably have more actual fiber customers you talk to than the rest of bell which is predominantly falsely labeled as fiber .\ncheaper fibre internet packages could soon be available to canadians , after bell lost a second appeal of a ruling forcing it to sell fibre internet access to independent competitors .\nfind scalable voice , internet , and data services for bell businesses of all sizes . bundle services and save !\nwith the introduction of internet service , southwestern bell moves closer to its vision of becoming a\none - stop\nprovider of consumers ' communications needs . with the introduction of southwestern bell internet service , customers in the kansas city area will be able to have their internet bill added to their southwestern bell telephone bill . the internet service will become available to other major cities in southwestern bell ' s five - state territory by the end of 1996 .\nif cabinet agrees to bell\u2019s request , it will give bell a monopoly over fibre internet in eastern canada . bell canada , already by far the dominant telecommunications and broadcasting company in the country , will regain the monopoly over telecom services that it had in the early 1990s . then bell controlled phone \u2013 now , it wants to control the internet .\nthe individual services covered by the study include wireline , mobile wireless , broadband internet , and mobile internet services .\nbell is pleased to offer mcafee\u00ae security from bell , which includes antivirus , firewall , parental controls , phishing protection and much more . this award - winning suite of security products is available to all bell internet customers at no extra cost .\nthe internet hall of fame ' s living history timeline explores the history of the internet and highlights the inductees who have pioneered internet technology , contributed to ongoing development and innovation and helped expand the internet ' s reach across the globe .\nvint cerf and robert kahn found the internet society . meanwhile , hosts on the internet pass the one million mark .\ntoday ' s crtc ruling means independent internet providers will be able to create and sell their own high - speed fibre internet packages that compete with bell ' s . ( cbc )\nfastrak dsl is compatible with both windows and macintosh operating systems . in the pacific bell region , internet connectivity will be provided initially by concentric network corporation . jump point communications will provide internet access for the limited commercial offering in austin . pacific bell and southwestern bell are also working with other isps to provide high - speed internet connectivity via its dsl service in the future .\nas a darpa manager , dr . barry leiner helps establish the internet activities board ( later the internet architecture board ) , which leads the effort to set early internet technical standards .\nsbc pacific bell dsl internet access service allows customers to surf the internet or corporate networks at speeds up to 25 times faster than standard 56k analog modems . unlike traditional dial internet access , dsl internet access service is\ninstantly - available ,\nenabling customers to connect to the internet without the frustrations of busy signals or waiting for the modem to dial - up .\nfasten your seat belts , drumright . southwestern bell dsl * is turbo charging the internet experience . to meet customers ' growing need for bandwidth and faster internet access , southwestern bell dsl , a high - speed internet access service powered by digital subscriber line ( dsl ) technology , is now available in drumright 1 .\noverwhelmed by the number of bell plans ? use our rate plan comparison tool to compare bell rogers plans with other providers in quebec .\nas of june 30 , your bell internet security software was disabled and is no longer protecting your computer against viruses and spyware .\nthe internet society is a leading advocate for a free and open internet , promoting the open development , evolution and use of the internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world .\ncheaper fibre internet packages may soon be available to canadians . canada ' s telecommunications regulator has reconfirmed that bell must sell access to its high - speed fibre networks to independent internet providers , opening the door to more competition in high - speed internet packages .\nif you don\u2019t have , and don\u2019t want , a bell canada landline , you can still take advantage of switchworks high speed internet .\nthe internet society founds the internet hall of fame and the first 33 members are inducted in a ceremony in geneva , switzerland .\nvoip ( voice over internet protocol ) telephone service uses your existing internet service as it ' s medium for conducting phone calls .\nin \u201chigher capacity access and transport\u201d , refers to fibre - based internet access services and the transfer of internet traffic between networks .\nfasten your seat belts , el campo . southwestern bell dsl * is turbo charging the internet experience . to meet customers ' growing need for bandwidth and faster internet access , southwestern bell dsl , a high - speed internet access service powered by digital subscriber line ( dsl ) technology , is rolling out in el campo1 on august 9 .\nbell ' s fibre technology leadership the fastest technology now and built for the future , bell ' s broadband ftth network enables the gigabit fibe internet service that is already available in several thousand locations in montr\u00e9al .\n, bell aliant and , starting today , bell mts . bell media is canada ' s premier multimedia company with leading assets in television , radio , out of home and digital media . founded in montr\u00e9al in 1880 , bell is wholly owned by bce inc . ( tsx , nyse :\nmcafee security from bell good comes with your internet service . if you ' ve subscribed to additional options , these will also be listed .\nactual speeds experienced on the internet may vary with customer ' s configuration , internet traffic , server , environmental conditions or other factors .\nfeel secure with mcafee security from bell - good package , included at no extra charge with any bell internet plan . this security solution protects your computer ( mac or pc ) , your files and your identity .\nwhile at the information science institute , jon postel helps create the first internet address registry , which later becomes internet assigned numbers authority ( iana ) . this administers ip addresses and other critical internet functions .\nresponding to a lack knowledge in the academic community about internet use , ed krol writes the hitchhiker\u2019s guide to the internet , published in 1987 as one of the earliest non - technical internet guides . it was later adopted as the internet engineering task force\u2019s rfc - 1118 .\ncommand the fastest upload speeds with bell fibe internet . bell ' s high - speed internet lets you share photos , videos with upload speeds of up to 7 mbps and download speeds of up to 25 mbps . that ' s an upload speed 3 times faster than any other service .\nbell ' s proven and flexible ftth technology will enable the delivery of internet access speeds of up to 10 gigabit and 40 gigabit in future .\n* * bell internet security advanced also included web privacy control and pop - up blocker which are now standard features in most modern web browsers .\nour student offer has come to an end , but don\u2019t worry , we still have plenty of other great internet offers . view internet offers\nonline security services ( internet protect ) guard your computers against the latest internet threats , including viruses , spyware , web threats and hackers .\n47 . what if i have another account with bell that is in arrears ? if your account with bell canada ( which includes bell aliant and bellmts ) , bell expressvu or a different bell mobility brand is in arrears , virgin mobile may invoice you for , collect or set off any amounts owed to these bell companies . virgin mobile may also refuse to provide you with any virgin mobile services if you do not pay any amounts owed to these companies .\nthe address you\u2019re checking is located in an area served by our partners at bell aliant . would you like to go to the bell aliant website instead ?\n1 based on speeds experienced for device - to - device data transfers , off the internet , using an in - home wi - fi network . speeds when connecting to the internet depend on the specifications of your internet package , configuration , device used , internet traffic and other factors .\non behalf of everyone on the bell team , i extend a warm welcome to our new bell mts colleagues . we look forward to working with you to deliver the leading broadband wireless , internet , tv and media services throughout\n2 . based on speeds experienced for device - to - device data transfers , off the internet , using an in - home wi - fi network . speeds when connecting to the internet depend on the specifications of your internet package , configuration , device used , internet traffic and other factors .\nadd mobility to your bell bundle and save an extra $ 3 / month .\nas reported in the book\nbell\nby robert v . bruce , kate field , a british reporter who knew bell , predicted in 1878 that eventually :\nwe got a notice that bell was going to install ftth in our building .\ncustomers of bell aliant and other communications companies started getting service back in mid - afternoon friday , and bell said all service is now restored . ( cbc )\nbell told cbc news in an email wednesday that it is studying the decision .\nyes , we can offer you a dry loop . dry loop\u2019s definition is using bell\u2019s phone lines to transmit digital data . active bell service is not necessary .\nin the more features and services section , select download mcafee security from bell .\nfollow the links below to learn about installing and using mcafee\u00ae security from bell .\nas part of its launch plan , bell mts will maintain current mts wireless price plans for at least 12 months from today . integrating operations at a total of 69 bell and mts retail stores across the province , bell mts will offer the full range of mts and bell wireless , tv , internet and home phone services . that includes mts ultimate tv and bell satellite tv , as well as enhanced services like fibe tv and fibe internet , and exclusive products like the wireless 4k pvr and the homehub 3000 residential gateway as they become available . bell mts wireless services will also become available at the source , tbooth wireless and wirelesswave locations throughout\nthat access would allow independent internet providers , who often can ' t build their own\nlast - mile\nfibre connections to canadians ' homes , to create and sell their own fibre internet packages that compete with bell ' s .\n* southwestern bell dsl is provided by southwestern bell ' s data affiliate , sbc advanced solutions , inc . , a wholly owned subsidiary of sbc communications , inc .\nwith bell , get access to fast , wall - to - wall wi - fi thanks to whole home wi - fi . bell is the first and only internet provider to bring smart and fast internet to every room of your home with our all - new , exclusive access pods placed throughout your home . learn more\nwith whole home wi - fi , bell is the first and only internet provider that brings smart and fast wi - fi to every room of your home .\nwith bell , you also get access to fast , wall - to - wall wi - fi thanks to whole home wi - fi . bell is the first and only internet provider to bring smart and fast internet to every room of your home with our all - new , exclusive access pods placed throughout your home .\ncable / fttn internet uses certified cable modem . if you wish to have more than one device connected to internet service , you would need a router .\nbell brings affordable internet to homes where wired access is impractical or simply not available . whether you ' re surfing , checking emails or streaming music , fixed wireless internet gives you everything you need to make the most of your time online .\na7 . as part of our security migration from bell internet security , we are also migrating customers off of the msn premium platform to mcafee security from bell . the features available in msn premium have been improved upon and relocated to different areas of bell services , all of which are available to bell customers . below is a list of features that were available in msn premium and where they can be found now :\nbell offers a firewall service for a monthly fee . for this reason , the bell - customized firmware on their modems does not allow the customer to enable the firewall .\nlet us help you find the best deals on cincinnati bell services available to you .\ntechnology ( ict ) services . bell is proud to be a premier national partner and\nyep ! waiting for the contract to be up . . then bye bye bell !\ninternet : modem rental required ; one - time modem rental fee waived for new customers . upload access speeds will vary depending on the distance between the customer ' s modem and switching equipment from bell . fibe internet packages : min . 1 . 9 mbps and max . 10 mbps . actual speeds experienced on the internet may vary with customer ' s configuration , internet traffic , server or other factors .\ninternet : modem rental required ; one - time modem rental fee waived for new customers . upload access speeds will vary depending on the distance between the customer ' s modem and switching equipment from bell . fibe internet packages : min . 0 . 9 mbps and max . 10 mbps . actual speeds experienced on the internet may vary with customer ' s configuration , internet traffic , server or other factors .\nto supplement its existing line of broadband services , sbc communications inc . today announced it is introducing high - speed digital subscriber line ( dsl ) services through its pacific bell and southwestern bell telephone subsidiaries . the limited commercial offerings will be presented under the pacific bell brand in the san francisco bay area and under the southwestern bell brand in austin .\nas of 2015 , no payphones were reported to be equipped with internet capability .\nthe bell let ' s talk initiative promotes canadian mental health with national awareness and anti - stigma campaigns like bell let ' s talk day and significant bell funding of community care and access , research , and workplace initiatives . to learn more , please visit urltoken .\nto meet the growing need for bandwidth and faster internet connections , pacific bell internet services today announced the launch of high - speed dsl ( digital subscriber line ) internet access service in modesto in the community of salida and north of vintage fair mall , making it available to more than 6 , 300 homes and businesses in the area .\nupgrade to mcafee\u00ae security from bell ( better or best ) when you build your solution .\nbell imposes a mandatory modem rental on its subscribers . this monthly rental is not optional .\nthe new brunswick department of public safety was\nassessing the impacts with bell and [ its ] critical infrastructure partners ,\nduring the outages , spokeswoman elaine bell told cbc news .\nswitch to urltoken currently you get 200gb cap and its cheaper then bell & better support .\nwe are unable to complete orders for lebanon online . to order cincinnati bell fioptics internet , tv and business phone service in your area please call 513 - 566 - 5050 .\nthe bell let ' s talk initiative promotes canadian mental health with national awareness and anti - stigma campaigns like bell let ' s talk day , and significant bell funding of mental health care and access , research and workplace leadership initiatives . to learn more , please visit urltoken .\nbundle internet with the best tv service and enjoy great monthly savings . see our bundles\ntoru takahashi helps bring the internet to japan and promotes it throughout asia in the 1990s . he is key to the early commercial development of the internet in the region .\nneggers leads the effort to create the first european internet provider ( ip ) backbone .\nlooking for the right internet speed ? get a recommendation tailored to your business needs .\non your computer , log in to mybell and go to your internet service page .\nresidential internet service subscribers receive internet service from a variety of service providers . in 2015 , residential subscribers reached 12 million , a 3 . 3 % increase from 2014 .\nas a canadian , i am very concerned about bell canada\u2019s request to overturn the crtc\u2019s decision to give independent internet service providers access to bell\u2019s fibre - to - the - home facilities . i support the crtc\u2019s decision , and i hope that it is upheld by cabinet .\na bell executive experienced in operational integration and the efficient delivery of broadband services to urban , rural and remote communities alike , mr . mckeen was most recently bell ' s vice chair ,\nbriefly , bell canada has submitted a petition to the federal cabinet asking it to roll back the crtc\u2019s decision to give vmedia and other independent internet service providers ( isps ) access to bell canada\u2019s expanding fibre - to - the - home ( ftth ) facilities . under the crtc decision isps will , of course , pay a fair price to bell for that access .\nbell says it is investing more than $ 1 billion in its gigabit fibe project , \u201cto bring the fastest internet speeds available directly to 1 . 1 million toronto homes and businesses .\navec les services t\u00e9l\u00e9vis\u00e9s , internet , et t\u00e9l\u00e9phoniques , vmedia fournit au consommateur avec le seul vrai \u00ab service triple \u00bb qui peut remplacer celui de bell , vid\u00e9otron , ou cogeco .\nbell aliant tv is available in your area so you can already enjoy a spectacular tv service .\nxerox parc develops a program called smalltalk , and bell labs develops a language called \u2018c . \u2019\nthe canadian radio - television and telecommunications commission has denied a bell appeal of its july 2015 decision requiring bell to provide wholesale access to its fibre networks , it said in a decision wednesday .\nhowever , the crtc disagreed and said bell failed to demonstrate that the original decision was wrong .\nsolution : ncf can work with bell to assess this . contact ncf via the help page .\nto activate mcafee\u00ae security from bell , you must download and install it on your home computer .\nto install mcafee\u00ae security from bell on your android or blackberry mobile device , follow the steps below . this feature is available if you subscribe to mcafee security from bell better or best editions .\nsmartphone bonus : bell mobility customers who subscribe to pressreader enjoy the first month on us . *\n, legendary canadian olympian and national spokesperson for bell let ' s talk . the bell let ' s talk team is consulting with leaders from manitoba indigenous communities on plans for program funding announcements .\nthe bell let ' s talk initiative promotes canadian mental health with national awareness and anti - stigma campaigns like bell let ' s talk day , a national day of conversation about mental health , and significant bell funding of community care and access , research and workplace initiatives . bell let ' s talk day 2017 set new records with 131 , 705 , 010 total messages of support driving\ntake advantage of the home hub 3000\u2019s optional battery back - up giving you internet and home phone usage for over 4 hours , during power outages 1 . another industry first by bell .\nif bell doesn ' t , then rogers will . . in a now competitive market such as the internet if someone else can up you they ' ll have a big leg up .\n4 . when is my personal information disclosed ? your personal information may be shared among the other bell companies and brands as they exist over time , including : bell aliant , bell canada , bell express vu lp ( bell tv ) , bell media , bell mobility , bellmts , the source , cablevision du nord , dmts , kmts , northerntel , ontera , solo mobile and telebec . we may disclose your personal information in a variety of circumstances and for the purposes set out within our privacy policy , such as when we have your express or implied consent . where necessary , we will request your further consent before disclosing your personal information for any new purpose ( s ) .\nabout bell headquartered in montr\u00e9al since its founding in 1880 , bell is canada ' s largest communications company , providing consumers and business customers with wireless , tv , internet , home phone and business communications services . bell media is canada ' s premier multimedia company with leading assets in television , radio , out of home , and digital media . for more information , please visit urltoken .\nben segal convinces cern that tcp / ip is the key to making the internet functional .\ndr . glenn ricart sets up the first internet exchange point , connecting the original federal tcp / ip networks and first u . s . commercial and non - commercial internet networks .\ngihan dias helps set up and run the academic internet in sri lanka ( learn ) .\nlive streaming of will and kate\u2019s wedding is the biggest event ever watched on the internet , and ucla , where the first arpanet node was built , opens its internet history center .\nhybrid fiber is for cable internet / docsis . the proper wording is fttn for xdsl .\ninternet explorer 6 . 0 and up or mozilla firefox 3 . 0 . 3 and up\nalternatively , consider choosing cable internet , which uses tv cables and disregards phone lines entirely .\nthey\u2019re a window into the world of bell canada\u2019s new fibre - optic cable , which is being rolled out in residential areas across the city to improve the speed and quality of internet service .\napproximately 80 % of households subscribed to a 5 mbps download or higher - speed broadband internet service in 2015 , up from 77 % in 2014 . urban households generally paid lower internet service prices and had a greater number of internet service providers to choose from than rural households .\ninternet - related wholesale revenues consist of services that provide access for tsps to the internet , to allow tsps to connect directly to their subscribers , or to provide internet related equipment , applications or other miscellaneous services . in the above table , they are divided into three categories .\na discount is subject to continued subscription to the eligible bell services selected at time discount applied . changes to your bell services may result in changes to or the loss of discounts . eligibility may vary .\nbell just announced a billion dollar gb / s project . i guess that goes down the drain ?\nmore information . for more information , ontario and qu\u00e9bec residents should visit urltoken or call bell at 1 866 310 bell ( 2355 ) . atlantic residents please visit urltoken or call 1 866 342 7367 .\nbell is wholly owned by bce inc . ( tsx , nyse : bce ) . for information on\n/ cnw telbec / - bce inc . ( bell ) ( tsx : bce ) ( nyse :\nhi : just wondering if anyone has bell internet with dry loop dsl / 5 mbps , because i have noticed that bell jack up the price for the internet without any further notice effective may 12 and they charge around $ 55 to $ 59 even if you are a senior customer with bell sympatico for 10 years btw : rogers has not a bad deal lately but the limited 25 gb of bandwidth per month killed that deal . urltoken . . . fw % 205tbew cheers . . .\nkilnam chon , a professor at keio university in japan , develops the first internet connection in asia , called sdn , and his pioneering work inspires others to promote the internet\u2019s regional growth .\nif cabinet allows bell to regain its monopoly , this time over the internet , prices will increase dramatically . without isps having access to ftth , bell will be able to charge canadians increasingly high rates for an essential service , a utility . a utility which consumes nothing and costs bell very , very little to supply once its investment in the fibre is recouped \u2013 in as little as three years !\ntv : $ 0 rental based on $ 20 monthly rental fee , less a $ 15 monthly credit . available to new bell tv subscribers with continued subscription to three eligible bell services ; see urltoken . the receiver remains bell\u2019s property . you may terminate your rental at any time provided you return the receiver ( early termination fees on programming may apply ) . receivers may be new or refurbished at bell\u2019s choice .\nmy neighbour had an appointment for bell to install fibe between 12 and 6 pm . she watched the bell truck slowly drive by and look at her house . she eventually phoned bell when no one came and was told that no one was home when they came . absolutely typical bell service , lie through your teeth and never apologise . wasted a day waiting just because the tech wanted to go home early .\nmcafee \u00ae security from bell provides reliable , up - to - date computer , email and internet security . there are three levels of service to suit your needs : good , better and best .\nsouthwestern bell also offers additional value - added benefits for holders of the company ' s visa card . customers who pay for the service through their southwestern bell telephone bill and then charge their phone bill to their southwestern bell visa card receive a five percent cash reward for the entire bill ( up to $ 150 ) . a customer who chooses to bill their internet service directly to their southwestern bell visa will receive up to a two percent cash reward for that purchase ( additional terms and conditions apply ) .\n$ 0 rental based on $ 15 monthly rental fee , less a $ 15 monthly credit . available to new bell tv subscribers with continued subscription to three eligible bell services ; see urltoken the receiver remains bell ' s property . you may terminate your rental at any time provided you return the receiver ( early termination fees on programming may apply ) . receivers may be new or refurbished at bell ' s choice .\nmarketplace with significant capital investment , bell mts will introduce the superior fibe tv experience , the fastest internet with gigabit fibe , the fastest - ranked 4g lte wireless available , bell media ' s popular cravetv , and the most extensive national data hosting , connectivity and cloud services for government and business customers .\ncurrently , sbc pacific bell basic dsl internet access service provided by pacific bell internet services provides downstream connection speeds up to 1 . 5 mbps - which is up to 50 times faster than a 28 . 8 kilobits per second ( kbps ) analog modem - and a 128 kbps upstream connection speed . downstream connection speeds vary depending on a customer ' s distance from the central office and other factors .\ncustomers in modesto want fast , instantly available high - speed internet access from a provider they can rely on ,\nsaid kathy halsey , external affairs director for sbc pacific bell .\npacific bell internet services is responsive to our customers ' needs and is confident that it can satisfy their need for broadband service . dsl internet access service is the ideal broadband solution for consumers , telecommuters , and small businesses looking for faster access to online information . from shopping online and watching streaming video to sending family photos to downloading music , dsl internet access service significantly enhances the online experience .\n. this means you can enjoy our fastest internet and fibe tv , the best tv service .\nthe world wide web is made available to the public for the first time on the internet .\nto find out if your computer supports a 1 gbps internet connection , follow the directions below .\nthese charts show the percentage of subscribers to wireless services in 2014 and 2015 for canada\u2019s three major tsps : the bell group of companies ( bell group ) , rogers communications partnership ( rogers ) , and telus . collectively , bell , rogers , and telus had 90 % of wireless subscribers in 2014 and 2015 .\nbell aliant service was restored to customers late friday afternoon after a\nmajor\noutage affected cellphone and landline services , internet and tv across new brunswick and the rest of atlantic canada for several hours .\ndsl enables customers to access the internet or corporate networks at speeds up to 200 times faster than standard analog modems . unlike traditional dial - up internet access , dsl enables customers to instantly connect to the internet without the frustrations of busy signals or waiting for the modem to dial - up .\nbell rogers cogeco etc etc are all resold now . every reseller has lower prices than they do as well\nif you already have service with cincinnati bell , please log in to view best offers available to you .\nthe problem was compounded at that time because bell aliant ' s backup system wasn ' t working properly .\nthe city of moncton issued a statement saying its municipal services were not affected by the bell mobility outage .\nchoose at & t for your bell home phone service and start enjoying a connection you can count on .\nbell is pleased to offer mcafee\u00ae security from bell which includes antivirus , firewall , parental controls , phishing protection and much more . this award - winning suite of security products became available on april 7 , 2013 .\n$ 0 4k whole home pvr rental based on $ 20 monthly rental fee , less a $ 20 monthly credit . available to new bell fibe tv subscribers with continued subscription to three eligible bell services ; see urltoken . the starter tv package is not an eligible bell service . rental term is month to month . if you rent receiver without default for 60 consecutive months , you may continue to use it at no charge for as long as you are a bell tv customer . the receiver remains bell\u2019s property . you may terminate your rental at any time provided you return the receiver . receivers may be new or refurbished at bell\u2019s choice .\nbell let ' s talk community fund , which funds grassroots mental health initiatives in every region of canada .\na data cap is limiting the transfer of a specified amount of data over a period of time , usually a month . while other internet service providers in your area may cap your data , cincinnati bell does not cap or limit the amount of data you can send or receive with your internet service .\nprofessor nii quaynor , known as africa\u2019s \u2018father of the internet , \u2019 convenes the first training workshop for the african network operators\u2019 group . his efforts have a profound impact on the continent\u2019s internet growth .\ninternet subscription had 3 % average annual growth since 2011 . when compared to statistics canada\u2019s annual population growth rates , the rate of internet service subscriber growth was approximately three times that of population growth .\ntv : $ 0 rental based on $ 20 monthly rental fee , less a $ 20 monthly credit . available to new bell tv subscribers with continued subscription to three eligible bell services ; see urltoken . the receiver remains bell ' s property . you may terminate your rental at any time provided you return the receiver ( early termination fees on programming may apply ) . receivers may be new or refurbished at bell ' s choice .\n.\nbell ' s leadership in next - generation networks has transformed our company into the growth leader in broadband internet , tv and wireless . by connecting everyone in montr\u00e9al with the best in broadband , bell is enabling the benefits of increased innovation and economic growth for our home city now and into the future .\ndirecting arpa\u2019s computer research program , robert taylor initiates the arpanet project , the foundation for today\u2019s internet .\nermanno pietrosemoli begins leading technical education of the internet in dozens of countries in south america and africa .\ngeorge sadowsky helps create the team that would train over 1 , 500 instructors from over 100 nations on internet technologies , operation , management and governance . this initiative was crucial to the internet\u2019s global expansion .\nmichael roberts becomes the first president and ceo of the internet corporation for assigned numbers ( icann ) .\ncraig newmark founds craigslist , which is to become one of the most widely used websites on the internet . he changes the way people used classifieds , transforming it into a largely internet - based industry .\nand here i am unable to order internet faster than 6mbps because of the infrastructure in my area .\nfigure 5 . 3 . 8 residential internet access service subscriptions by access technology , 2011 vs . 2015\nwith the user - friendly bell wi - fi app you can easily manage your entire home network , no matter where you are , including when kids get internet , sharing access with guests and updating the password .\ncincinnati bell ' s service is based off of wired speed delivered to your home and not wi - fi speeds within your home . test your speed here . also , see how to maximize your internet speeds .\n, and will soon be connected with new broadband fibre connections . it ' s a great example of the bell mts plan to efficiently deliver the outstanding tv , internet , mobile and business services to manitobans .\nbell is canada ' s largest communications company , providing consumers and business customers with wireless , tv , internet , home phone , small business and enterprise communications services . bell media is canada ' s premier multimedia company with leading assets in television , radio , digital and out of home media . bell is wholly owned by montr\u00e9al ' s bce inc . ( tsx , nyse : bce ) . for more information , please visit urltoken .\ncravetv tm and all associated designs are trade - marks of bell media inc . all other marks and images are the property of their respective owners . all rights reserved . fibe and alt tv are trademarks of bell canada .\nbell is canada ' s largest communications company , providing consumers and business with solutions for all their communications needs .\n1 . based on integration of superior 802 . 11ac wireless networking standard to the bell fibreop actiontec r3000 modem .\nbell ' s fibre - to - the - node ( fttn ) network in toronto and montr\u00e9al . by next\nmore in bell funding for canadian mental health at no extra cost to participants . to learn more , please visit\nvint cerf at darpa continues the vision of the internet , forming an international cooperation board chaired by peter kirstein of university college london , and an internet configuration control board , chaired by dave clark of mit .\navailable to internet residential customers with continued subscription to an eligible bell internet service and an account in good standing , where access and technology permit . price subject to change without notice . taxes extra . other conditions apply . may differ from illustration shown . one 4 - pack rental per account . additional pod rental available on a single basis , up to a maximum of 10 additional pods per account . the pods remain bell\u2019s property . you may terminate your rental at any time provided you return the pods . pods may be new or refurbished at bell\u2019s choice .\ndownload / upload access speed : 150 mbps . speeds on the internet may vary with your configuration , internet traffic , server , environmental conditions , simultaneous use of fibe tv ( if applicable ) or other factors .\nwhile serving as executive director at sangonet , an internet service provider and training institution for civil society , labour and community organizations , esterhuysen , with many others , helps establish email and internet connectivity in southern africa .\ndr . henning schulzrinne co - develops key protocols that enable voice over the internet protocol ( voip ) .\ni owned an amiga 500 with 1mb ram , floppy dive , no hdd , no internet connection whatsoever .\nour good package , included with all our internet plans , provides more value and defense than the competition .\nthis section examines the extent to which canadians have access to broadband internet service and the associated capacity requirements .\n\u201cother wholesale services\u201d includes sales and rental equipment , applications , and other internet - related services between tsps .\nlate friday , bell said on twitter that two major fibre links had been cut during third - party construction work .\ntelus , which shares cell towers with bell , said earlier in the day the damage happened in drummondville , que .\ndsl technology complements our already robust line of broadband services in the southwestern bell and pacific bell regions ,\nsaid paula reinman , marketing director for pacific bell ' s dsl services .\nour data strategy is to continue to develop a host of transport and access services that give customers a range of choices that best suit their application needs .\n, bell ' s vice chair , qu\u00e9bec .\nbell is extremely proud of the contribution we ' ve made to montr\u00e9al ' s social and economic growth over the last 137 years . as we celebrate our home city ' s 375\n. by the end of the year , bell fibre will reach approximately 40 % of homes and businesses throughout qu\u00e9bec .\ndaniel karrenberg helps build eunet , the first pan - european internet service provider . by 1989 , karrenberg helps found reseaux ip europeens ( ripe ) , the key collaborative forum for internet coordination in europe . he also leads the formation of the world\u2019s first regional internet registry , the ripe network coordination centre ( ripe ncc ) .\nopenmedia , a vancouver - based group that advocates for internet users and opposed bell ' s appeal , said in a news release that the ruling\nensures canadians will soon be able to access fibre internet from a variety of independent providers , who can offer the service at more affordable rates than those available from the large telcos .\nwhy the u . s . has fallen behind in internet speed and affordability by claire cain miller . the new york times . october 30 , 2014 . why do americans pay more for high - speed internet access ?\nthe \u201cbell group\u201d category includes bell canada ; bell mobility ; latitude wireless ; northerntel , limited partnership ; northwestel mobility ; t\u00e9l\u00e9bec , limited partnership ; and kmts . as of 2013 , public mobile\u2019s figures were included with those of telus . in 2015 , data & audio visual enterprises wireless inc . \u2019s ( mobilicity ) figures were included with those of rogers .\nas canada ' s leading trusted technology advisor , bell canada delivers end - to - end solutions to our small and medium - sized business ( smb ) customers , from business internet to phone service solutions and long distance solutions .\ndr . david clark implements internet protocols for the multics systems , the xerox parc alto and the ibm pc .\nunless otherwise noted , broadband internet service availability figures exclude wireless mobile technology . satellite access services in this section refer to direct - to - home satellite , and not to the technology used to connect communities to the internet .\nsouthwestern bell is the first isp to offer 33 . 6 kilobits per second ( kbps ) access on every modem port , and boasts a network capacity twice that of many other internet service providers . as a result , customers are less likely to get a busy signal or get frozen out of the network . partnerships with market - leading vendors including ascend communications , cisco systems and sun microsystems will help ensure that southwestern bell internet service will be as reliable as dialtone .\nblazing - fast speeds mean you can process pos transactions , upload and backup data , share files and more , faster . bell brings you internet that keeps pace with your business with business gigabit fibe and speeds up to 940 mbps .\nusers of virgin and koodo , which also use bell ' s towers , were also affected . rogers customers were not .\n1 southwestern bell dsl is not available in some areas and to some customers . additional charges for line reconditioning may apply .\nas suggested , once the process is completed by the new service provider , and even before i call bell to abandon the landline , i need to order a new dry - loop , or naked dsl from bell . i also learned bell will not charge his customer for this new dry loop service . from what rick explained , bell tech will come in to remove the landline wires to the phones , and / or connect them directly to their fibe modem / router . am i correct ?\nsecurity is an important concern for all internet users . maintaining a secure connection is the responsibility of both the service provider and the end user . at cincinnati bell , our network operation center is constantly monitoring the network for outside security risks . it is impossible to predict when and where the next virus will arise . however , when these threats occur , our team responds with speed and skill . cincinnati bell also provides a solution to help you ensure your computer stays safe from all viruses and spyware . by using our internet security all - in - one pc protection , you can protect your computer from viruses for just $ 4 . 99 per month . cincinnati bell recommends all customers utilize an internet security solution .\nin addition , southwestern bell will provide access to the world wide web , e - mail , chat rooms and government , health and entertainment information . southwestern bell internet service was developed using the best software and hardware in the industry , and customers stand to benefit from partnerships with vendors such as netscape communications , infoseek and surfwatch , a unit of spyglass inc .\nthe crtc\u2019s decision allows vmedia and other isps to continue to provide high - speed internet services over fibre , crucial to ensuring that canadians get choice and competitive pricing as the demand for speed , and internet costs , go up .\nthe crtc report is based on testing of broadband services available from canada ' s 10 major wireline internet service providers in late 2015 . isp - specific information is not available but results consistently show that ftth networks like those operated by bell in\nftth is available by bell since 2010 + which is typically classified for greenfield ( new home / new area / new condo / mdu etc . . . ) . however bell has been known to also deploy ftth in brownfields ( existing ) areas .\nif the problem persists , it is likely the issue is with bell ' s wires leading into your home . you may wish to ask the ncf office to open a ticket with bell , who will send a technician to make a service call .\nfuture , enabling economic development with the most advanced network infrastructure and service innovations for consumers and business customers . with the talent and experience of the mts team backed by bell ' s scale and proven broadband strategy , bell mts will lead the way in\nmy battery isn\u2019t working . what should i do ? ontario and qu\u00e9bec residents please call bell at 1 866 310 bell ( 2355 ) and residents of the atlantic provinces please call 1 866 342 - 7367 , so that bell can confirm that the original battery is within the warranty period and attempt to diagnose and correct the malfunction over the telephone . be sure to keep your proof of purchase to establish the date of purchase of the original battery ; otherwise bell may have to estimate the date of purchase .\nfibe tv is available for purchase online bundled with internet . for more options , call 1 866 210 - 9786 .\nwhy are you including saskatchewan ? we have fibre . last i checked , i had 3 choices for internet providers .\nbundle today to get internet speeds up to 50 mbps and # 1 - rated customer satisfaction over cable from directv .\nover the 2011 to 2015 period , revenues from the business internet access service market increased 5 . 1 % annually .\nfigure 5 . 3 . 7 business internet access service revenues by access technology , 2011 vs . 2015 ( % )\ndowntown innovation alley hub for students , creators and entrepreneurs including superfast lte - advanced mobile and gigabit fibe internet services .\npackard bell had their own proprietary add - on that went over windows 3 . 1 and win 95 . it wasn\u2019t microsoft bob\nbell had to reroute and repair network infrastructure , spokesperson nathan gibson said in a statement around 4 p . m . at .\n1 southwestern bell dsl is not available in some areas and to some customers . 2 additional charges for line reconditioning may apply .\nthe copper wires ( ' phone line ' ) to your premises are provided and owned by bell . dsl service on those wires is provided by ncf . voice service , if present , on those wires is provided by bell or another voice service provider .\nsouthwestern bell internet services ' enhanced dsl internet service is available with downstream connection speeds up to 6 mbps - 200 times faster than a 28 . 8 kbps modem - and an upstream connection speed of 384 kbps . the service is available for as low as $ 199 per month . currently , modem equipment is $ 99 and installation is $ 250 through august 31 ."]}
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bed full - service acute care community - based hospital which . . .\npca pool night medsurg scottsdale description : abrazo scottsdale campus ( located at az - 51 and bell road in phoenix ) is a 136 - bed full - service acute care community - based hospital which has . . .\npca pool day medsurg scottsdale description : abrazo scottsdale campus ( located at az - 51 and bell road in phoenix ) is a 136 - bed full - service acute care community - based hospital which has provided . . .\npca full time night 1k sign on medsurg scottsdale description : abrazo scottsdale campus ( located at az - 51 and bell road in phoenix ) is a 136 - bed full - service acute care community - based hospital . . .\npca full time day 1k sign on medsurg central description : abrazo central campus ( located at . . .\narrowhead campus is an acute care 217 - bed hospital that has served the healthcare needs of northwest valley patients for two decades , arrowhead campus and its satellite , abrazo arizona heart hospital , are two of five hospitals in the abrazo community health network .\nrn ed full time evenings central campus description : abrazo central campus ( located at 19th avenue and bethany home road in phoenix ) , a 221 - bed acute care facility and teaching hospital , has . . .\nearlier this year , the joint commission in conjunction with the american heart association / american stroke association recognized abrazo scottsdale campus as a primary stroke center for achieving a high level of expertise in treating patients who arrive with symptoms of a stroke .\nabrazo community health network is teaming up with the american heart association and the american stroke association to provide community education and health screenings including glucose checks from 9 a . m . to 1 p . m . may 6 at abrazo scottsdale campus , 3929 e . bell rd . in phoenix ; and 8 a . m . to noon may 18 at abrazo arizona heart hospital , 1930 e . thomas rd . in phoenix .\n* * abrazo scottsdale campus * * ( located at az - 51 and bell road in phoenix ) is a 136 - bed full - service acute care community - based hospital which has provided excellent comprehensive medical care to patients in the northeastern region of metro phoenix for more . . .\nwelcome to abrazo arrowhead campus , where we believe that caring for you or your loved one is a privilege , and we are most grateful to you for trusting and choosing us .\nabrazo arizona heart institute is solely dedicated to the prevention , diagnosis and treatment of heart and blood vessel disease . abrazo arizona heart institute , an affiliate of abrazo medical group , has board - certified specialists , including cardiologists , cardiothoracic surgeons , vascular surgeons , electrophysiologists , neurologists , pulmonologists and internists .\npca full time day 1k sign on medsurg central description : abrazo central campus ( located at 19th avenue and bethany home road in phoenix ) , a 221 - bed acute care facility and teaching hospital , . . .\nwith spacious labor and delivery rooms , private postpartum suites , and special care nurseries , abrazo west campus is committed to making the arrival of your newborn a joyous occasion . the special care physicians , nurses , and staff are dedicated to making every expectant mothers experience positive and memorable . at abrazo west campus , we are here to support you from the start . in advance of your visit , we offer informative childbirth classes and other educational opportunities to ensure your needs are met . upon arrival of your newborn , you will be provided robust resources to ensure any additional questions and concerns are answered . for more information about abrazo west campus , please visit : urltoken\nthe daily grind cafe in the outpatient area is excellent and extremely clean . the coffee is custom ground on the spot . in my opinion , it ' s better than starbucks . the lemon bars are top notch . gerry is very courteous , upbeat and helpful . this spot brings a ray of sunshine to abrazo scottsdale hospital campus . stop in .\nat abrazo arrowhead campus , we want your experience as a patient or visitor to be as pleasant , convenient and comfortable as possible . we\u2019re here to help you get well and get your life back to normal as quickly as possible .\nphysicians are members of the medical staff at one or more of abrazo ' s affiliated hospitals . however , some of these physicians are independent contractors who are neither employees nor agents of those hospitals or of abrazo , as a result , none of these hospitals nor abrazo is responsible for the acts of these physicians in their private medical practices .\nabrazo medical group primary care and specialty physicians provide the highest quality of care for the entire family . abrazo medical group has 16 convenient locations and office hours to meet patient needs . physicians are contracted with most major insurance groups and new patients are always welcomed .\nphoenix ( january 29 , 2014 ) - dignity health in arizona and abrazo health , two of the state\u2019s largest health care organizations , further solidified a commitment to grow their accountable care footprint in arizona , with abrazo health signing an agreement enabling investment in the funding and expansion of arizona care network . under the terms of the agreement , abrazo health , which is owned by tenet healthcare corporation , will take a 50 percent ownership stake in the arizona care network .\nabout abrazo health as the second largest health care delivery system in arizona , abrazo health is committed to providing excellent medical care to the residents of maricopa county . the abrazo system includes six acute care hospitals : arrowhead hospital , maryvale hospital , paradise valley hospital , phoenix baptist hospital , west valley hospital and arizona heart hospital ; with a combined 1 , 029 licensed beds . in addition , the system consists of two health plans ; school - based health centers ; and abrazo medical group with 17 valley locations . abrazo health is owned by tenet healthcare corporation , a leading health care services company that through its subsidiaries operates 77 hospitals , 183 outpatient centers and conifer health solutions , a leader in business process solutions for health care providers serving more than 700 hospital and other clients nationwide .\nat arrowhead campus , our highly qualified people \u2013 our experienced physicians , our skilled nurses and our dedicated support staff \u2013 make the positive difference in providing the best possible patient care . together , we relentlessly pursue excellence in medical quality and safety .\nwhether you need a specialty physician or a primary care doctor , both are important to your overall health and well - being . abrazo community health network is happy to help you find a physician within our system .\nas part of the transaction , the two organizations are entering into a joint venture that will continue to grow the arizona care network and allow dignity health and abrazo health to more effectively pursue population health management arrangements to improve efficiency and patients\u2019 outcomes and experience .\nthis directory lists physicians on abrazo community health network medical staff who choose to participate . the physician is solely responsible for the medical services provided to you . some listed physicians are employed by an affiliate of abrazo community health network , are participants in an accountable care organization , and / or offer on - line scheduling . the physicians in these categories are listed first in the rotation of providers who meet your search criteria . neither you nor the physician are charged for this service . if some physician reviews or ratings are shown , they are not the hospital\u2019s opinions or endorsements ; they are public comments made to the zocdoc website , and are only provided for your ease of reference . if additional reviews are available for these physicians , you can find them at zoc doc website .\nhere ' s p . a . derek w burkum bullcrap response to amending my records ! he ' s so full of it , & i ' m filling against him & abrazo scottsdale campus to the arizona medical board . this is an unacceptable amendment in my eyes . i ' m not trying to be difficult , but for goodness sakes . let ' s get it straight derek . i ' m being honest , i don ' t appriciatte passive aggressively being called a liar . you claim you only write what you ' re told . but that ' s not what i told you !\nso you ' re still calling me a liar .\nyou were obviously forced by higher ups to do this . because you refused amending it the first time . either that or kathy evans round filled it & denied it on her own . since none of my info was forwarded to the corporate office . which i was told by jill in corporate over a recorded line . so it ' s clear you ' re pissed about having to amend\nyour words\nnot mine ! but let ' s be real here buddy . i have no reason to lie ! there ' s nothing to gain by it ! you obviously have to keep your job . so yeah , you ' re gonna do whatever it takes . it pretty apparent in this document !\n\u201cthis new joint venture will allow dignity health and abrazo health to be more competitive in the marketplace by establishing innovative , value - based care delivery contract arrangements with payers and employers focused on enhanced care coordination and improving the health status of our communities , \u201d said ken howell , ceo of tenet healthcare\u2019s phoenix market . \u201ctenet healthcare has a history of successful aco collaborations and we are pleased to continue advancing innovation in value based relationships care coordination through our integrated care networks . \u201d\n\u201cby collaborating with abrazo health , we have chosen to participate in a model of integration , which ultimately benefits all of the patients we serve , \u201d said linda hunt , president and ceo of dignity health in arizona . \u201cutilizing both health systems\u2019 deep relationships throughout arizona , we are creating an integrated health care delivery network that connects patients with physicians , care teams , and advocacy services . the network\u2019s evidence - based clinical practices and quality standards are designed to drive the best possible outcomes for our patients . \u201d\nthis hospital carries an unfavorable reputation with many people i know , so i was a little nervous and wasn ' t sure what to expect when the time came to deliver my son . i am happy to say that the quality of care i received in labor and delivery , postpartum care , and the nursery exceeded my highest expectations . i delivered a healthy baby boy and both he and i were closely monitored by all staff - the nurses across the board are not only competent but wonderful and sweet . my epidural was expertly administered and i had no complications whatsoever . when the time comes to bring a second child into the world , i won ' t hesitate to deliver at abrazo again .\ni had an emergency c section two months ago and was extremely grateful for the nursery during recovery ! all of the nurses in the maternity ward were prompt and personable . the room was large and you can control the temperature in it - which being a postpartum mom was extremely important to me . i overall had a fantastic experience and absolutely plan on having my future children at this hospital ! the maternity ward nurses were amazing ! i also chose this hospital because the ward was so much smaller than scottsdale shea honor health - this meant less patients , meaning better care in my case . i recommend this hospital to any expecting mothers - it ' s one of the only ones with a nursery , and trust me , after giving birth ( vaginally or c section , ) you ' re going to want the option to sleep before you go home . thank you to the maternity ward nurses for making my stay pleasant !\nabout arizona care network arizona care network is a physician - led , physician - governed accountable care organization and clinically integrated network that fosters collaboration and improved quality through shared resources , advanced technology and clinical best practices that align with emerging models of care delivery . this collaborative network aims to reduce costs , improve outcomes and provide a superior patient experience . composed of more than 2 , 000 physicians , nine acute care hospitals as well as more than half of all recognized patient centered medical home models in arizona , arizona care network is helping shape the future of health care through its progressive models of care delivery . arizona care network was formed through collaboration between dignity health and abrazo health , two market - leading organizations that have established relationships with strategic partners and premier health care providers throughout the state . for more information , see www . azcarenetwork . org .\nwow . . . i felt so cared for ! ! having not been in a hospital overnight since having kids 25 + years ago . this entire staff from the er staff , whom made me feel so at ease , i ' m sorry i didn ' t take down all your names . to my nurses , may , rosy , alma # 1 & alma # 2 , patty who did the ultrasound of my heart to cory who did my stress test . thank you all ! never was my obesity brought up to make me feel uncomfortable , these people are top notch ! ! and they offered every service i needed to complete and assure me that my heart was good and healthy ! each and every one of you went out of your way to make sure i was comfortable and i can ' t thank you enough - 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based tenet healthcare corp . is also getting \u201cthe best acquisition team\u201d in the industry , company president and ceo trevor fetter said .\nand he quickly plans to put that team \u2014 paired with tenet\u2019s own acquisition specialists \u2014 to work .\n\u201cwe\u2019re very interested in expanding in markets we serve and expanding into new markets with scale , \u201d fetter said in an interview .\ntenet said tuesday that it had completed the deal with nashville - based vanguard , announced in june . the company , which operates around the country , now employs more than 100 , 000 people and has 77 acute care hospitals , 173 outpatient centers , five health plans and six accountable care organizations .\nannual revenue will be between $ 15 billion and $ 16 billion , fetter said .\ntenet paid $ 21 a share for vanguard stock and assumed $ 2 . 5 billion of vanguard debt , making the total value of the deal $ 4 . 3 billion .\nfetter was especially pleased with the terms his company secured for financing the deal . tenet priced a total of $ 4 . 6 billion in secured and unsecured notes at interest rates of 6 percent and 8 . 13 percent .\n\u201cthe company has been in business 45 years , and these are the cheapest rates at which we have ever borrowed money , \u201d fetter said . \u201cit\u2019s amazing how great the markets have been . \u201d\ncompletion of the vanguard deal came on the same day the insurance exchanges debuted and a day after dallas - based baylor health care system and temple - based scott & white healthcare completed their merger , creating the largest not - for - profit health system in texas .\nas the affordable care act moves to full implementation , this is a time of great change in the industry . more patients will be covered by insurance , but reimbursements from medicare and medicaid , which cover the elderly and poor , will be lower .\n\u201cit went a lot faster than we anticipated , \u201d he said of gaining approval from state regulators where the company operates .\nin the deal , tenet acquires hospitals in san antonio and south texas , which will double the company\u2019s annual revenue in texas to $ 3 billion .\nhe said tenet alone ranked first or second in 14 markets , about 60 percent of the places it operated . the merged company ranks first or second in 19 markets , or 70 percent of the places it operates , he said .\n\u201cwhen we go into new markets , we would have to be in a very strong position \u2026 or see a pathway to building a strong position , \u201d fetter said .\nvanguard was especially adept at acquiring not - for - profit hospitals , and fetter sees them as candidates for acquisition .\n\u201cabout 80 percent of all hospitals are not - for - profit , \u201d he said .\nin trading tuesday , tenet stock closed at $ 41 . 37 a share , up 18 cents . vanguard stock no longer trades .\nour community is growing , and with that comes a greater demand for medical care . like most hospitals , we offer a broad range of services to meet your needs when you walk through our doors . unlike other hospitals , we offer those services with the human touch that only a smaller community hospital can provide . that means less frustration for you .\nlinda curry was driving her daughter home when she fell unconscious at the wheel without any warning signs . linda didn\u2019t have a pulse and was experiencing a full cardiac arrest . read\nshe\u2019s not paid to say that . she sees it every day as a volunteer .\nbecause it never hurts to be recognized for excellence , we were named a top performer on key quality measures by the joint commission , a recognition of exemplary performance in using clinical processes that improve care .\nlet us help you find what you ' re looking for . call us at ( 877 ) 934 - 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ray , sling , pain medication and he was out the door . it was quick , we were diagnosed fast , we had the right amount of attention and they got back to helping really sick patients . i can ' t thank the staff enough .\ni think the nurses in er are the best . where i had my problem was the so called cardiologist who really could tell me nothing . i really am in still . in a lot of pain and i feel nobody cared except the older er nurse . i would like to speak to a admin patient advocate . they need some work in the way they talk to people . please contact me asap\nso i preregistered online for the emergency room and even got here about 30 minutes before that time . it is now 3 hours later and the only thing that has been done , was i was triaged and then sent back out into the lobby . i asked the person at the window after 2 hours how long of a wait it would be , and was told\ni ' ll ask the nurses .\nit ' s been another hour since then , i ' m the only person in the waiting room , and don ' t see an end in sight . i overheard them tell another patient that even if they left , they would still be charged because triage has already been done . this is ridiculous and there is no reason that an emergency room with less than 5 patients at 3 : 30 pm should still have a patient waiting to be seen at 6 : 4never again . well at 7 : 30 i was finally brought to the back where i waited another 3 hours before i was told that i would need to be transferred to another hospital . i ended up wasting about 8 hours of my time just to be told that they couldn ' t help me . so i was transported by ambulance to a much better facility at st . joseph ' s . i will say , once again , i will never set foot in this facility again .\ni was so disappointed in this place . i called ahead and talked to them about bringing my son who had choked on a piece of steak and the steak was still stuck in his throat . after being told to bring him in , i checked him into the er , they walked us down to a room and immediately told me that he would need to go to phoenix children ' s hospital . i was so upset that they allowed me to check in . they wanted to transport him by ambulance . which i didn ' t allow , instead i drove him straight to phoenix children ' s and they admitted him . 2 weeks later i get a bill from abraso for almost $ 500 . we were there for 20 mins tops . and they did nothing ! ! if you have a child that needs to go to the hospital take them straight to phoenix children ' s don ' t bother with this hospital .\ni really want to give this place 5 stars , the staff was very friendly , place was clean , we had no issues . but unfortunately they randomly assigned to us a\nprovider\nduring the birth of our child that was out - of - network with our insurance company without letting us know or giving us the option to choose a different pediatrician immediately after the birth . great place but if you are having a baby proceed with caution and ask about all of the providers who may interact with your family and provide services . some of them may just be out - of - network . do your research , ask the questions . it will be ultimately your financial responsibility .\nheard bad things about this hospital , but was worse than i imagined . er staff unfeeling , not thorough , just in hurry to discharge . even had to ask for bandages for my cut hands as i was being discharged . no instructions , not concerned at all . worst hospital ever ! ! should have listened to everyone who warned me not to go there . dont go to this hospital ! period .\nget rid of your er check in time because it literally means nothing . i ' ve now been waiting for going on 2 hours for my 630 check in time and i was told\nwell those times don ' t actually mean anything . it ' s the time you get to the hospital .\nreally ? ! because that ' s literally what it says . check in and wait at home . nope ! not here . another lady here had a 545 check in and she is still waiting . it ' s 820 .\nmy dad was recently sent there for heart issues they ended up doing a stent to open up arteries he had a heart attack during the procedure . they revived him and spent 3 days in icu . the nurses were great in icu . but they released him to soon to a regular room per the cardiologist . he ended up getting aspirated pneumonia after that . then released him after a week . they transferred him to a acute care center and was there 24 hours and had to go back in the hospital . but not back to this one . the care he received in his normal room was just adequate and ended up getting pneumonia because of it . the nurse on his 1st day in his normal room could never be found . am care was below average case management staff was excellent .\nincredibly happy with every nurse that helped my wife during her labor and the delivery of our baby girl . during her 3 day stay , each of her assigned nurses kept her very comfortable and was always there when we needed them . the hospital was very quiet each day and night . our family had a private waiting room all to them selves . the staff maid my wife and i feel very special , as if we were their only priority . could not have been more comfortable .\nif i could give this hospital 0 stars i would . absolutely the worst hospital out there . i hurt my wrist and barely could move it and all they did was prescribe me ibuprofen , give me a sling and was told to call my primary doctor tomorrow . i was treated as a\nnumber\nrather then a patient . i ended up going to the mayo clinic that very same night where i was treated like a patient and got x - rays . so caring compared to this crap hospital . this isn ' t the first time this has happened to me here either . all they want is your money . they don ' t care about your health , they want you out as fast as possible . if you are hurt and want legitimate answers , do yourself a favor and go elsewhere .\ni am so happy with the care that my friend is getting the best care by dr . jalal and his team . icu 3rd floor was amazing . joe really cared for paul . nurse brenda on the 3rd floor is the best ! ! ! maria is so good to paul . i can ' t be there all the time . someone has to work ! ! ! ' keep up the great work . the nurse who gave paul his pills this morning was so gentle , i appreciate all of you . i deleted all my negative posts .\ncame here for their wound care clinic after a nasty bought of cellulitis . dr sekowsky was knowledgeable and always clearly answered my questions . took very good care of my wound . at first i didn ' t want to come to this location when referred by my doctor because of bad experiences with this hospital many years ago . this experience helped change my mind .\ni went for an outpatient procedure , and as i recovered from anesthesia , the hopital staff told me oops a machine we used on you was not cleaned properly and you may be exposed to hiv , hep c , hep b etc ! ! ! ! ! they took 4 vials of blood and said they will follow up by the end of the week . i never heard from for 2 weeks until after the dr who performed the procedure called them and asked wtf ? they were apologetic and flaky and then told me it was low risk so i could just forget about further blood tests ? ! hell no , this is my life and i will have to take blood tests for the next six months now to be sure i am in the clear . i will never set foot in this shit show hospital ever again and i recommend you avoid this dump like the plague . unless you want the plague ?\n\u201cthey also offer great additional services that were important to me like a fantastic lactation consultant who also does follow free follow up visit . \u201d in 3 reviews\n\u201c several nurses came in and out while i was in a room , and each asked me if i was comfortable or would like to watch tv . \u201d in 2 reviews\n\u201ci am happy to say that the quality of care i received in labor and delivery , postpartum care , and the nursery exceeded my highest expectations . \u201d in 7 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 take patient complaints very seriously and would like to follow up with you directly . please\u2026\nwe take patient complaints very seriously and would like to follow up with you directly . please email your contact information to patientexperience @ teneth\u2026 .\nso i preregistered online for the emergency room and even got here about 30 minutes before that time . it is now 3 hours later and the only thing that has been done , was i was triaged and then sent back out into the lobby . i asked the person at the window after 2 hours how long of a wait it would be , and was told\ni ' ll ask the nurses .\nit ' s been another hour since then , i ' m the only person in the waiting room , and don ' t see an end in sight . i overheard them tell another patient that even if they left , they would still be charged because triage has already been done . this is ridiculous and there is no reason that an emergency room with less than 5 patients at 3 : 30 pm should still have a patient waiting to be seen at 6 : 45 pm . never again .\nwe ' re very sorry to hear about your experience , sarah . we will address this with the appropriate\u2026\nwe ' re very sorry to hear about your experience , sarah . we will address this with the appropriate departments .\ndenise , your feedback matters to us . this will be addressed with hospital leadership .\nthank you for reaching out to us , aidan . we will look into this situation right away .\nwell i messaged you , of course there ' s no response either . there ' s no doubt you all don ' t care\u2026\nwell i messaged you , of course there ' s no response either . there ' s no doubt you all don ' t care about your patients or there community .\nwent to this e . r . on xmas eve for a cut to my fingers . i was asked what happen . so i proceeded to\u2026\nthank you for reaching out to us again , kenny . you should receive a letter from the department\u2026\nthank you for reaching out to us again , kenny . you should receive a letter from the department director who can assist you further shortly .\nhi lisa , we are sorry to hear about your experience , but appreciate you voicing your concerns . we\u2026\nhi lisa , we are sorry to hear about your experience , but appreciate you voicing your concerns . we will address your concerns with hospital leadership immediately .\nthank you for your feedback , eric ! we will pass along your kind words .\nhi b w , we ' re committed to providing high - quality care and patient satisfaction . your feedback is\u2026\nhi b w , we ' re committed to providing high - quality care and patient satisfaction . your feedback is important and we would like to speak to you personally . we are going to send you a private message . thank you .\ni am so happy with the care that my friend is getting the best care by dr . jalal and his team . icu\u2026\ni am so happy with the care that my friend is getting the best care by dr . jalal and his team . icu 3rd floor was amazing . joe really cared for paul . nurse brenda on the 3rd floor is the best ! ! ! i deleted all my negative posts .\nwe calculate the overall star rating using only reviews that our automated software currently recommends .\nso i preregistered online for the emergency room and even got here about 30 minutes before that time . it is now 3 hours later and the only thing that has been done , was i was triaged and then sent . . .\nread more read { { review . expanded ? 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{"id": 55374, "summary": [{"text": "algeta asa ( algeta : no ) was founded in 1997 by roy h. larsen and \u00f8yvind s. bruland in oslo , norway as a private biotechnology and pharmaceutical company .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "the company \u2019s research and development focus lies in the field of alpha-particle emitting radiopharmaceuticals .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "the lead product of the company , xofigo is the first marketed alpha-particle emitting radiopharmaceutics for cancer treatment . ", "topic": 33}], "title": "algeta", "paragraphs": ["a fund that is the company\u2019s largest shareholder and senior algeta managers , together representing 14 percent of algeta\u2019s share capital , planned to accept , algeta said .\n\u201cwe believe the offer recognizes the strategic value of algeta and delivers a considerable cash premium to our shareholders . \u201d stein holst annexstad , algeta\u2019s chairman , said .\n7 . buyer : bayer target : algeta price : $ 2 . 9 billion\nbayer wins cancer firm algeta with raised $ 2 . 9 billion bid | reuters\nalgeta said on thursday that its board unanimously recommended shareholders accept bayer\u2019s sweetened offer .\nfor more : fda oks pinpoint prostate cancer radiation drug xofigo from bayer , algeta bayer bags algeta ' s cancer drug portfolio for $ 2 . 9b bayer ' s $ 2 . 4b bid to buy algeta fits neatly with cancer drug strategy\nbayer bags algeta ' s cancer drug portfolio for $ 2 . 9b | fiercebiotech\nan algeta buyout , though , would fall right into bayer ' s comfort zone .\nbayer in talks to buy cancer partner algeta for $ 2 . 4 billion - livemint\nalgeta us and bayer healthcare are co - promoting the product in the us . bayer paid a \u20ac50m milestone payment to algeta following the launch of the product in the us .\nalgeta was advised by bioscience managers limited ( london , uk ) during this financing round .\nbayer to acquire norway ' s algeta for cancer drug xofigo in $ 2 . 9b deal\nbayer to acquire drug maker algeta in $ 2 . 9 billion deal - the new york times\nstein holst annexstad , chairman of the board of directors of algeta , added : ' we believe the offer recognises the strategic value of algeta and delivers a considerable cash premium to our shareholders .\n) has won backing from the board of algeta algeta . ol , its partner for a new prostate cancer treatment , for an increased $ 2 . 9 billion offer to buy the norwegian company .\nshares of algeta rose 1 . 5 percent to 359 norwegian kroner in trading early tuesday in oslo .\nupdated : bayer ' s $ 2 . 4b bid to buy algeta fits neatly with cancer drug strategy\nalgeta is a company focused on developing novel targeted therapies for patients with cancer based on its alpha - pharmaceutical platform . the company is headquartered in oslo , norway , and has a us subsidiary , algeta us , llc , based in cambridge , ma performing commercial marketing operations in the us . algeta is listed on the oslo stock exchange ( ticker : algeta ) . for more information please visit urltoken .\nbayer to acquire norway ' s algeta for cancer drug xofigo in $ 2 . 9b deal | ubc\nalgeta\u2019s largest shareholder , the venture capital firm healthcap , and algeta\u2019s directors have agreed to tender their shares . the transaction is subject to regulatory approval and shareholders must tender a minimum of 90 percent of the company\u2019s stock .\ngoldman sachs is algeta\u2019s financial adviser , and skadden , arps , slate , meagher & flom and wikborg , rein & co . are acting as algeta\u2019s legal advisers . deutsche bank served as bayer\u2019s financial adviser on the transaction .\nalgeta scientists showed that injections of radium into the blood led to a concentration in bone and a positive impact on patient survival . from 2004 , abingworth followed algeta closely before leading a major recapitalisation of the company in 2009 .\nupdated : bayer ' s $ 2 . 4b bid to buy algeta fits neatly with cancer drug strategy | fiercebiotech\n) has clinched a $ 2 . 9 billion deal to take over norwegian cancer drug maker algeta algeta . ol after being tendered 92 . 17 percent of the shares in a cash offer , the companies said on monday .\nbayer has reached an agreement to buy norwegian pharma company algeta after raising its offer to around $ 2 . 9bn .\nbayer\u2019s increased bid is at a 48 percent premium to algeta\u2019s three - month volume weighted average stock price on november 25 .\nthe offer , which is expected to go to algeta shareholders in january once it has been cleared by the oslo stock exchange , is subject to a minimum acceptance of 90 percent of algeta\u2019s share capital , as well as approval by antitrust authorities .\nmanagement of the two companies have now agreed a nok 362 per share deal for algeta , which will now be offered on a voluntary basis to the norwegian firm ' s shareholders . the bid represents a premium of 37 per cent over algeta ' s closing price on november 25 when the initial offer was made . this morning algeta was trading at around nok 359 .\nbayer is offering algeta shareholders a smaller premium than other biotechnology companies have gotten over the past five years . photo : bloomberg\nalgeta is also developing other technologies for delivering alpha - pharmaceuticals . these include methods to enhance the potency of therapeutic antibodies and other tumor - targeting molecules by linking them to the alpha particle emitter thorium - 227 . the company is headquartered in oslo , norway , and was founded in 1997 . algeta listed on the oslo stock exchange in march 2007 ( ticker : algeta ) .\n- potential deal value of $ 800 million ( eur560m * ) plus tiered double digit royalties - algeta to receive $ 61 million ( eur42 . 5m ) cash upfront , followed by development and sales milestones - algeta retains option for co - promotion and profit - sharing in usa - algeta and bayer will jointly develop alpharadin , with bayer contributing a substantial majority of the costs of future development\nin september 2009 , algeta entered into an global agreement with bayer healthcare ag for the development and commercialization of alpharadin . as part of the agreement , algeta retains an option to co - promote alpharadin in the united states and to share profits from future sales .\nalgeta asa ( ose : algeta ) , the cancer therapeutics company , announces today that it has entered into a global agreement with bayer for the development and commercialization of algeta ' s first - in - class alpha - pharmaceutical , alpharadin . alpharadin is currently being evaluated in a global phase iii trial in men with hormone - refractory prostate cancer ( hrpc ) that has spread to the bone .\nthe uk future technologies fund contributed to the fund . in addition to avila advent has backed cellnovo , respivert , thiakis and algeta .\nbayer has won the backing of the board of directors of algeta to support its bid to acquire the norwegian developer of cancer drugs .\nalgeta asa is a cancer therapeutics company built on world - leading , proprietary technology . algeta is developing a new generation of targeted cancer therapeutics ( alpha - pharmaceuticals ) that harness the unique characteristics of alpha particle emitters and are potent , well - tolerated and convenient to use .\n\u201cwhen the company was bought by bayer , there were a lot of competencies and resources that were allocated to other promising companies . so other companies can capitalize on [ the worked performed in algeta ] . the inventors of algeta have started two new companies , \u201d benedicte bakke explains .\nthe bayer group plans to further strengthen its oncology portfolio with the acquisition of norwegian pharmaceutical company algeta asa , oslo , according to a press release . bayer has already collaborated with algeta to develop and commercialize the cancer drug xofigo . the planned acquisition would give bayer full control over xofigo .\nthe first commercial sale of xofigo triggers a eur 50 million milestone payment to algeta from bayer under the terms of the 2009 development and licensing agreement . bayer has worldwide exclusive marketing rights for xofigo . algeta us , llc and bayer healthcare are co - promoting the product in the us .\nin september 2009 , algeta signed an agreement with bayer for the development and commercialization of xofigo . under the terms of the agreement , bayer will develop , apply for health authority approvals worldwide and commercialize xofigo globally . algeta us , llc is co - promoting xofigo with bayer in the us .\nalgeta said in march that there was broad industry interest in its thorium - 227 technology . thorium - 227 is an alpha - particle emitting element that can be linked to monoclonal antibodies to create localized tumor - killing cancer treatments . algeta is working with sanofi , ablynx nv , affibody ab and\nfor bayer , algeta fits with chief executive marijn dekkers\u2019 strategy of driving growth by building up the pharmaceuticals division , which now overshadows chemicals in importance .\noslo , norway - - march 26 , 2007 - - algeta asa , the norwegian cancer therapeutics company , today announced the successful closing of its initial public offering . the offering was more than two times oversubscribed and was priced in the upper half of the price range at nok 47 per share . gross proceeds ( before over - allotment ) amount to nok 250 million ( $ 41 million ) . the offering took place in conjunction with algeta\u2019s listing on the oslo stock exchange . algeta shares are expected to begin trading on the oslo stock exchange ( ticker : algeta ) on tuesday , 27 march 2007 .\nalgeta won the scrip award for biotech of the year in 2010 on the basis of it signing one of the largest partnering deals of the year in oncology with bayer . algeta also won breakthrough of the year at the european mediscience awards in 2012 following its successful phase 3 results and progress towards launch .\nnorwegian biotech algeta asa has licensed bayer schering pharma worldwide development and marketing rights to its phase iii cancer - targeting radiopharmaceutical alpharadin ( radium 223 chloride ) .\nxofigo project name : radium - 223 chloride disease : prostate cancer peak sales estimate : $ 1 . 5 billion approved : may 15 companies : bayer and algeta\nin september 2009 , algeta signed an agreement with bayer for the development and commercialization of radium - 223 . under the terms of the agreement , bayer will develop , apply for health authority approvals worldwide and commercialize radium - 223 globally . algeta us , llc will co - promote radium - 223 with bayer in the us .\nbayer\u2019s sweetened bid at 362 norwegian crowns per share represents a 37 percent premium to algeta\u2019s closing price on november 25 , the day before its initial offer became public .\nadvent invested in the series a in 2005 . algeta listed on the oslo stock exchange in march 2007 and was acquired by bayer in 2014 for $ 2 . 9b .\nshe points , for example , to the major investment fund healthcap , which is also a member of the cluster and has posted millions in both nordic nanovector and algeta .\nfrom the left : andrew kay , ceo of algeta , trond giske , the norwegian trade and industry minister and eva dugstad , president of ife . photographer : ina wesenberg\nthe alpharadin deal with bayer totals up to $ 800 million ( eur560m ) to algeta . this is made up of an upfront payment of $ 61 million ( eur42 . 5m ) plus further cash payments based upon the achievement of certain development , production and commercialization milestones . algeta will be responsible for manufacturing and supply of the commercial product .\nstill , after bayer put down a 14 . 8 billion kroner ( $ 2 . 4 billion ) bid for oncology partner algeta , some analysts immediately predicted an uptick in price . algeta discovered xofigo , the recently approved radiotherapy for prostate cancer that has spread to the bone - - and bayer has pegged it as a $ 1 billion - plus drug . plus , algeta is working on more radiation - based cancer technologies , including an armed - antibody approach , and bayer wants to beef up its offerings in oncology .\nalgeta said on thursday that bayer , through a subsidiary , intends to launch a cash tender offer to acquire the outstanding stock of the company for 362 norwegian kroner , or about $ 59 . 13 , a share . the offer is a 37 percent premium on algeta\u2019s closing price on nov . 25 , the day before the preliminary offer was announced .\nthe board of directors of algeta has unanimously decided to recommend acceptance of the offer to its shareholders . in addition , bayer has obtained pre - acceptances for approximately 14 % of the shares in algeta , including pre - acceptances from all members of algeta\u2019s board of directors as well as from algeta\u2019s largest shareholder , healthcap iv . bayer intends to make the offer through a subsidiary of bayer nordic se once the offer document has been cleared by the oslo stock exchange . the successful completion of the transaction is subject to certain conditions , including a minimum acceptance level of 90 % of the share capital and approval by the relevant antitrust authorities . bayer expects to close the transaction during the first quarter of 2014 .\nthe statement reinforces the view that bayer views the algeta acquisition as a platform rather than a product purchase , with additional radiopharmaceuticals in its pipeline including a programme in breast cancer .\n\u2018ife has been an important partner to algeta throughout the clinical development of radium 223 , and it has been instrumental in helping us build a commercial production facility for the global supply of xofigo . we are all extremely grateful for the expertise , dedication and support that ife has provided to algeta on this journey and look forward to continuing our productive partnership . \u2019\nalgeta asa is a norwegian therapeutics company built on world - leading expertise in nuclear medicine and oncology and dedicated to the development of novel anticancer therapeutics based on alpha particle emitting radionuclides .\nhaving worked with bayer since 2009 , the board of directors is convinced of bayer ' s commitment to establishing xofigo ( radium ra 223 dichloride ) globally , and maximizing its blockbuster potential ,\nnoted algeta chairman stein holst annexstad .\nwe are also pleased that bayer intends to further invest in the potential of algeta ' s targeted thorium conjugate research platform .\nalgeta received a preliminary offer for 336 kroner a share , the oslo - based drugmaker said in a statement on tuesday , following a report on the approach by german newspaper frankfurter rundschau . the proposal values algeta at 27 % more than monday\u2019s closing price of 264 . 6 kroner . the shares rose to 345 . 20 kroner , suggesting investors expect a higher bid .\nupfronts , milestones and royalty payments according to the agreement between bayer and algeta will be in eur . usd amounts provided in this release have been translated at 1 euro : usd1 . 43\nbayer\u2019s shares were up 1 percent , while algeta\u2019s rose 1 . 5 percent by 5 : 21 a . m . et in line with the stoxx europe 600 health care index . sxdp .\nbayer acquired the drug through an $ 800 million deal with norway ' s algeta in 2009 , and the german pharma magnate is now hitching its oncology hopes to its partner ' s platform technology , paying $ 2 . 9 billion to buy out algeta last month . the deal gives bayer full control of xofigo and its blockbuster potential and includes a promising pipeline of similarly targeted therapies .\nalgeta was valued at nok 775m ( $ 125m ) at ipo in early 2007 \u2013 it was acquired by bayer for nok 17 . 6bn ( $ 2 . 9bn ) in march 2014 .\nalgeta had the biggest gain since 2011 , rising 30 % to close at a record 345 . 20 kroner in oslo . bayer fell 0 . 3 % to close at \u20ac95 . 79 .\nalgeta ' s lead product candidate , alpharadin , addresses a major market opportunity in the field of oncology . bone metastases are a devastating consequence of the progression of certain cancers and current treatments are largely ineffective . healthcap is very excited to be supporting the algeta team in their efforts to develop new therapeutics that target this important unmet medical need ,\nsaid per samuelsson , partner at healthcap .\nfor further information , please contact : dr . thomas ramdahl ceo algeta asa + 47 23 00 79 90 mark swallow phd / helena podd citigate dewe rogerson + 44 ( 0 ) 207 638 9571\nfor more : special reports : the top 10 pharma companies by 2013 revenue - bayer healthcare with big 5 , bayer aims for 8 % annual pharma growth through 2016 new drugs in hand , bayer ' s pharma sales leap ahead with a sweetened $ 2 . 9b bid , bayer nabs its xofigo partner , algeta bayer bids $ 2 . 4b for xofigo partner algeta in drive for cancer growth\nalgeta signed an agreement with bayer for the development and commercialisation of xofigo in september 2009 . under the terms of the agreement , bayer will develop , apply for approvals worldwide and market xofigo globally .\nby harnessing the unique characteristics of alpha emitters , such as high potency and short range , algeta is developing new therapeutic candidates and technologies targeting metastatic and disseminated tumors and promising unrivalled potency without unacceptable toxicities .\nin december , bayer won backing from the target\u2019s board for an increased $ 2 . 9 billion offer for the norwegian company , which is contingent on bayer being tendered 90 percent of algeta\u2019s share capital .\njohn berriman , chairman of the board of algeta , said , \u201cwe are delighted to have successfully closed this offering , and very pleased to add so many international institutional specialist investors to our shareholder base . \u201d\nalgeta , a norwegian developer of treatments for cancer , has officially opened a commercial production facility for xofigo ( radium ra 223 dichloride ) at the institute for energy technology ( ife ) in kjeller , norway .\nif you believe consensus , they should pay way more than that , van renterghem said . they should probably pay $ 3 billion . he raised his rating on algeta shares on tuesday to neutral from sell .\nalgeta asa , headquartered in oslo , norway , is a private therapeutics company dedicated to the development of novel anticancer therapeutics based on alpha particle emitting radionuclides . the company was founded in 1997 as anticancer therapeutic inventions .\nthomas ramdahl , president and ceo of algeta , said : \u201cwith the recently announced phase ii data demonstrating a survival benefit for our lead product , alpharadin , algeta is at an exciting stage in its development . the funds raised from this offering will now allow us to accelerate the clinical development of alpharadin and advance our pipeline of preclinical product candidates towards the clinic . i look forward with confidence to continued progress in the future .\n, a spokesman for bayer , confirmed that the leverkusen , germany - based company made a preliminary offer and declined to comment further . algeta said there\u2019s no guarantee bayer\u2019s proposal will result in a deal , and spokesman\noslo , norway - - ( marketwired - may 30 , 2013 ) - algeta asa ( ose : algeta ) announces that xofigo\u00ae ( radium ra 223 dichloride ) injection , recently approved by the us food and drug administration ( fda ) for the treatment of patients with castration - resistant prostate cancer , symptomatic bone metastases and no known visceral metastatic disease , has been launched in the united states and the first sale has been made .\nthe buzz over bayer ' s final price revolved entirely around xofigo , which is to be expected . but biotech insiders are likely to speculate that bayer also sees value in the work its collaborator was doing on new therapies . algeta was zeroing in on combining thorium - 227 with cancer - targeting antibodies for a next - gen pipeline . and algeta ' s board clearly expected a premium for the experimental work as well as xofigo .\nin 2007 algeta completed its ipo on the oslo exchange . we took a small position at that time and engaged in active dialogue with the company . by 2008 , market conditions made it difficult to raise the additional money needed to start the pivotal phase 3 trial . in 2009 , we led a $ 37m financing in algeta having set the condition that the funding had to raise enough capital to complete the trials without a pharmaceutical partner .\nbayer is offering algeta shareholders a smaller premium than other biotechnology companies have gotten over the past five years . acquirers paid an average 56 % premium in deals larger than $ 100 million , according to data compiled by bloomberg .\nbayer and algeta are already partners in selling the prostate cancer drug xofigo , the use of which was approved by the united states food and drug administration in may . the companies have worked together on developing the drug since 2009 .\ngross proceeds from algeta\u2019s initial public offering , subject to completion , will amount to between nok 200 million and nok 250 million and will enable algeta to initiate a phase iii clinical program for alpharadin\u2122 , the company\u2019s lead product . alpharadin\u2122 has , in a double - blind placebo - controlled phase ii clinical trial in patients with late stage prostate cancer , shown statistically significant survival benefit and significant results on various disease progression markers as well as a benign side effect profile .\nbayer bid for algeta late last year to gain outright control over novel prostate cancer drug xofigo which the two have developed jointly since 2009 and started selling in the united states in 2013 . the drug also won european approval in november .\nbayer has reached an agreement with algeta\u2019s board of directors to make a recommended voluntary public takeover offer to algeta\u2019s shareholders , and is offering them nok 362 per share in cash . the offer implies an equity value of nok 17 . 6 bn ( eur 2 . 1 bn ) and an enterprise value of nok 16 . 2 bn ( eur 1 . 9 bn ) . the offer price represents a premium of 37 % over the closing price on november 25 , 2013 , the day before algeta confirmed that it had received a preliminary , non - binding acquisition proposal from bayer , or a premium of 48 % over the unaffected three - month volume - weighted average share price on november 25 , 2013 .\nradiopharmaceuticals specialist algeta asa , of oslo , norway , successfully closed its initial public offering , raising nok 250 million . the offering was more than two times oversubscribed and was in the upper half of the price range at nok 47 per share .\nalgeta ' s lead product candidate , alpharadin , is a novel bone - seeking experimental radiopharmaceutical based on the alpha particle emitter radium - 223 . alpharadin is currently in phase ii clinical trials as a potential new treatment for bone metastases from prostate cancer .\nalgeta developed xofigo\u00ae ( radium - 223 dichloride ) , a first - in - class , targeted alpha - pharmaceutical that was approved by the us fda and european ema for treatment of patients with symptomatic bone metastases secondary to castration - resistant prostate cancer .\nalgeta is also developing other technologies for delivering alpha emitters including microparticles , liposomes and its receptor targeting technology , which is designed to enhance the potency of therapeutic antibodies and other tumor - targeting molecules by linking them to the alpha particle emitter thorium - 227 .\nbayer and algeta offer patient assistance through xofigo access servicessm which will assist with obtaining coverage and patient support of xofigo . patients and providers may contact the program at 1 - 855 - 6xofigo ( 1 - 855 - 696 - 3446 ) for additional information .\nnorway ' s algeta ended up negotiating a sales price that was 37 % over the share price it had rung up just ahead of the bid - - in line with the premiums that have been charged for biotech assets over the course of the year .\naccording to the senior advisor , international focus on the academic results created in norway has increased . she points to the german life science giant bayer ag\u2019s takeover of norwegian biotech algeta in 2014 in a deal worth nok 17 . 6 billion as proof of that .\nshe refers to \u00f8yvind s . bruland and roy h . larsen , who worked on the early development of what would become xofigo and founded algeta in 1997 . since then , they have also helped found the company nordic nanovector in 2009 and oncoinvent the following year .\noncoinvent closed a funding round of its own recently , securing nok 210 million , and in a general sense , the funding environment in norway has improved immensely in recent years \u2013 not least due to the sale of algeta and a general recovery of the stock market .\nthe commercial production of xofigo is underway , and first doses are expected to be ready for patient treatment within a few weeks . bayer has worldwide exclusive marketing rights for xofigo . algeta us , llc and bayer healthcare will co - promote the product in the us .\nnews of bayer ' s interest in algeta - which developed recently - approved prostate cancer therapy xofigo ( radium ra 223 dichloride ) - first emerged in november when the offer was reported be nok 336 per share , valuing the company at around $ 2 . 4bn .\naside from the promising cancer medicine , algeta also had some 180 full - time employees . a number of those workers went with bayer to germany , while a portion of them stayed in the life science environment around oslo and some have moved on to other biotech companies .\na conference call for investors , analysts and the press , and hosted by algeta ' s senior management team , will take place tomorrow at 08 : 00 cet . to participate in the conference call , please dial the appropriate number below five minutes prior to the call :\nthe german healthcare giant , through aviator acquisition , a wholly - owned subsidiary of bayer nordic , has offered nok362 ( \u20ac43 ; us $ 59 ) per algeta share , in cash , valuing the company at approximately nok17 . 6bn ( us $ 2 . 9bn ) .\nabingworth joined the board in 2009 . two us experts were then brought on to the board to oversee clinical and regulatory issues . investor relations advisors were engaged and banking introductions made to help internationalise awareness of the stock . in the first year after our investment the company signed an attractive deal with bayer where algeta retained rights to 50 % of the us market . the trial was well run and stopped early because of signs of overwhelming efficacy . bayer eventually acquired algeta and the drug , xofigo , is now available to patients in the us and europe\n' having worked with bayer since 2009 , the board of directors is convinced of bayer\u2019s commitment to establishing xofigo globally , and maximising its blockbuster potential . we are also pleased that bayer intends to further invest in the potential of algeta\u2019s targeted thorium conjugate ( ttc ) research platform . '\noslo , norway , march 9 , 2007 - algeta asa , the norwegian cancer therapeutics company , announced today that the prospectus prepared for the forthcoming ipo and listing on the oslo stock exchange has been approved by ose . the book - building and application period starts monday , 12 march 2007 .\n, and buying algeta would mean it doesn\u2019t need to share profits or pay royalties on the medicine . the german drugmaker will probably need to spend more than it\u2019s offering now for its partner , guillaume van renterghem , a london - based analyst for ubs ag , said in a telephone interview .\nalgeta is the quintessential biotech success story and testament to the range of communications skills and expertise that the citigate team can deploy to cover every likely situation during a company\u2019s life cycle . at each stage , the communications focus was on addressing different challenges and business risks . planning for failure was as important as planning for success . as it was , the team was able to communicate algeta\u2019s success more than its failings , including a major partnering deal with bayer , successful phase 3 results , approval by the regulators in the us and europe , product launch and the company\u2019s eventual acquisition by bayer .\n\u2018the recent approval and launch of xofigo in the us are momentous achievements for algeta and put us firmly on the path to deliver on our vision of becoming a world - class oncology company bringing novel targeted medicines to cancer patients through our leadership in alpha particle - emitting pharmaceuticals , \u2019 said kay .\nalgeta had a very intriguing idea . treatment of bone metastases includes irradiation with external x - rays but this is of limited patient benefit . what if you could get the source of radiation inside the bone and kill tumours locally ? radium 223 is a radioactive element that has chemical properties similar to calcium .\nunder the terms of the agreement , algeta has an option for up to 50 % co - promotion with bayer in the united states under a profit - share arrangement . bayer will commercialize alpharadin globally and pay tiered double - digit royalties on net sales in markets where there is no co - promotion .\ngermany ' s frankfurter rundschau initially broke the story , but it got the numbers wrong . in a statement , algeta confirmed an offer from bayer but said the bid was for 336 norwegian kroner per share , not 306 kroner , a 27 % premium that would value the company at $ 2 . 4 billion .\nadvent ' s life sciences team has a first - class investment track record . recent investments include avila therapeutics , biocartis , cellnovo , respivert , thiakis , algeta and amsterdam molecular therapeutics in all of which the advent life sciences team led the formation of the company and / or participated in the first venture round .\nbayer\u2019s offer values algeta at about 29 . 1 times earnings before interest , tax , depreciation and amortization , according to data compiled by bloomberg . acquirers of biotechnology companies paid an average of 24 . 4 times profit in deals of $ 100 million or more in the past five years , according to the data . bloomberg\nit took a half - billion - dollar sweetener , but bayer has closed the deal to buy its cancer drug partner algeta for $ 2 . 9 billion in cash . the buyout leaves bayer with full control of the prostate cancer drug xofigo along with a pipeline that includes a potential next - gen successor to the targeted radioactive therapy .\nandrew kay , algeta\u2019s president & ceo , said : \u201cwe are delighted that the fda has taken the decision to approve xofigo so quickly . we are extremely pleased to be able to make this alpha particle - emitting pharmaceutical available to us patients with castration - resistant prostate cancer and symptomatic bone metastases . we will now finalize our launch preparations for xofigo in the us , with the intention of launching it , with bayer , as soon as possible . this approval is a major milestone for algeta and puts us firmly on the path to deliver on our vision to be a world - class oncology company bringing novel targeted medicines to cancer patients through our leadership in alpha particle - emitting pharmaceuticals . \u201d\nthe official ribbon cutting ceremony was attended by andrew kay , algeta ' s president and ceo , and senior management colleagues , who were joined by trond giske , the norwegian minister for trade and industry , eva dugstad , president of ife and andreas fibig , president and chairman of the board of management at bayer healthcare pharmaceuticals , and other guests .\nearlier this year , bayer happily heralded the fda ' s approval of xofigo for castration - resistant prostate cancer as an important milestone for its steadily growing portfolio of cancer therapies . and now the german pharma company has set its sights on bagging algeta - - the norwegian company that discovered the therapy and subsequently partnered with bayer - - for $ 2 . 4 billion .\nconcurrent with the financing , per samuelsson , partner , healthcap ; patrick lee , general partner , advent venture partners ; and dr . kent gossett , principal , sr one ; will join stein annexstad , managing director , representing norgesinvestor ; dr . jens petter falck , partner , selvaag venture capital ; and john berriman , chairman ; on algeta ' s board of directors .\nnow , some analysts say the german pharma may have bid too high , but bayer may well find that algeta was worth the price . the company is working to beef up its oncology presence , and its other cancer partner - - onyx pharmaceuticals , which co - markets stivarga and the older nexavar - - was snapped up by amgen ( $ amgn ) last summer .\nalgeta ' s president & ceo , andrew kay , commented :\nwe are delighted to announce the first sale of xofigo , following its approval by the fda for the treatment of patients with castration - resistant prostate cancer , symptomatic bone metastases and no known visceral metastatic disease . for these patients , we anticipate that xofigo will be an important and welcome new addition to the treatment paradigm .\nthe therapy is used for the treatment of men with castration - resistant prostate cancer ( crpc ) who also have symptomatic bone metastases and no known visceral metastases , and racked up third quarter sales of around \u20ac12m ( $ 17m ) in the third quarter . algeta chief executive andrew kay said last month the drug had shown\nexcellent momentum\nthanks to rapid endorsement by the us national cancer network .\nalpha emitters have not until recently been a significant therapeutic modality . however , discoveries in radiochemistry and recent advances in the understanding of tumor and radiation biology led algeta ' s scientific founders - - roy larsen and oyvind bruland - - to conceive how the unique features of alpha emitters , such as high potency and short range , could be exploited to create new therapeutic candidates promising unrivalled potency without unacceptable toxicities .\nnot only has advent secured exits , its investee companies algeta a / s , eusa pharma inc . and uniqure nv have taken products through to approval , parekh noted , saying that underlines the importance of ensuring companies are adequately funded .\nwe are a big investor and we syndicate . early stage does not mean low cost ; you ' ve got to give companies enough capital ,\nhe said .\nalgeta may agree . in a statement , the norwegian company said discussions are at an early stage , and there is\nno certainty\nthat a deal will materialize .\ni think this company has great prospects on a standalone basis ,\ncfo oystein soug told reuters . he wouldn ' t rule out a bidding war ,\nbut of course that is not my call ,\nhe said .\nthis press release is not for distribution to united states , canada or japan news services or for dissemination in the same countries or elsewhere where such dissemination is not appropriate . this news release is not and under no circumstances is to be construed as a solicitation , offer , or recommendation , to buy or sell securities issued by algeta . this press release may not be relied upon by any person to whom it was not intended to be provided . these materials are not an offer of securities for sale in the united states , canada or japan . securities may not be offered or sold in the united states absent registration or an exemption from registration under the u . s . securities act of 1933 , as amended . algeta asa has not registered , and does not intend to register , any portion of the offering in the united states\nthis press release is not for distribution to united states , canada or japan news services or for dissemination in the same countries or elsewhere where such dissemination is not appropriate . this news release is not and under no circumstances is to be construed as a solicitation , offer , or recommendation , to buy or sell securities issued by algeta . this press release may not be relied upon by any person to whom it was not intended to be provided . these materials are not an offer of securities for sale in the united states , canada or japan . securities may not be offered or sold in the united states absent registration or an exemption from registration under the u . s . securities act of 1933 , as amended . algeta asa has not registered , and does not intend to register , any portion of the offering in the united states .\njohn berriman , chairman of the board of algeta , said : \u201cwe are delighted to have successfully closed this offering , and very pleased to add so many international institutional specialist investors to our shareholder base . i would like to thank all those involved in the ipo process for their hard work , but special thanks are due to thomas ramdahl and his team for their unstinting efforts since the very early days of the company . \u201d\nbayer plans to strengthen its oncology portfolio with the acquisition of norwegian pharmaceutical company algeta , with which it has already collaborated to develop and commercialize the cancer drug xofigo . the deal , valued at $ 2 . 9 billion , will give bayer full control over xofigo .\nwe are absolutely convinced of the potential of this drug and the underlying technology to provide patients with innovative treatment options ,\ncommented bayer ceo marijn dekkers .\nfirst up , algeta is developing thorium - 227 , technology that would allow it to link alpha radiation particles like xofigo to monoclonal antibodies , promising to further improve targeting for future cancer treatments . meanwhile , bayer is spending big to study xofigo in combination with other prostate cancer drugs , including johnson & johnson ' s ( $ jnj ) fast - growing pill zytiga , looking to further expand the market for its banner injection .\nalgeta ' s lead product candidate , alpharadin , has completed one phase ii trial and is currently in two further phase ii clinical trials as a potential new treatment of hormone refractory prostate cancer . based on results to date , it is expected to progress to clinical phase iii trials . alpharadin is a novel bone - seeking radiopharmaceutical based on the alpha particle emitter radium - 223 and may potentially target skeletal metastases from multiple cancer types .\nthis news release contains certain forward - looking statements that are based on uncertainty , as they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future and which , by their nature , may have an impact on results of operations and the financial condition of algeta . such forward - looking statements reflect our current views and are based on the information currently available to algeta . algeta cannot give any assurance as to whether such forward looking statements will prove to be correct . these forward looking statements include statements regarding our anticipated co - promotion of xofigo in the us . there are a number of factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward - looking statements . these factors include , among other things , risks or uncertainties associated with the ability to identify and hire a sufficient number of qualified employees in the us , growth management , general economic and business conditions and the pricing environment , the impact of competition , the ability to successfully commercialize xofigo , the risk that costs associated with the copromotion of xofigo may be greater than anticipated , manufacturing capacity , the risk of non - approval of patents not yet granted , risks in obtaining additional regulatory approvals for radium - 223 and the other risks and uncertainties described in our annual report .\nthis news release contains certain forward - looking statements that are based on uncertainty , as they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future and which , by their nature , may have an impact on results of operations and the financial condition of algeta . such forward - looking statements reflect our current views and are based on the information currently available to algeta . algeta cannot give any assurance as to whether such forward looking statements will prove to be correct . these forward looking statements include statements regarding our co - promotion of xofigo in the us . there are a number of factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward - looking statements . these factors include , among other things , risks or uncertainties associated with the ability to identify and hire a sufficient number of qualified employees in the us , growth management , general economic and business conditions and the pricing environment , the impact of competition , the ability to successfully commercialize xofigo , the risk that costs associated with the co - promotion of xofigo may be greater than anticipated , manufacturing capacity , the risk of non - approval of patents not yet granted , risks in obtaining additional regulatory approvals for radium 223 and the other risks and uncertainties described in our annual report .\nandrew kay , ceo of algeta , said ,\nthis agreement is the culmination of an extensive process to establish and deliver the best possible commercialization strategy for alpharadin . in bayer we have selected a world - class oncology company with a proven global track record of launching major cancer products . we are very excited about working with the bayer team to deliver this novel and potentially first choice treatment for cancer patients with bone metastases .\nunder its deal with bayer , algeta co - promotes xofigo in the u . s . and gets 50 % of the profits in - country ; outside the u . s . , it ' s eligible for royalties and milestone payments on bayer ' s sales . bayer is backing additional clinical trials testing xofigo in combination with johnson & johnson ' s ( $ jnj ) prostate - cancer pill zytiga and with various chemo drugs for other cancers .\nafter bayer bid $ 2 . 4 billion to buy algeta , some analysts predicted it would need to put down more to snag the oncology company . after all , the norwegian drugmaker discovered xofigo , one of bayer ' s shining growth prospects , and it has some other radiation - based cancer technologies - - including an armed antibody approach - - in the works . so bayer ponied up , chipping in another $ 500 million to seal the deal .\nonce word of bayer ' s initial $ 2 . 4 billion offer became public weeks ago , analysts expected that bayer would have to up its offer to the $ 3 billion zone if it expected to complete the acquisition . but a few have fretted that the company is paying a bit too much in the deal . algeta had retained co - promotion rights for the drug in the u . s . and had been due royalties on sales in europe .\nalgeta was also convinced there ' s a second act for xofigo ' s pinpoint alpha - radiation approach to treat cancer . the company has been zeroing in on combining thorium - 227 with cancer - targeting antibodies for a next - gen treatment , offering the potential for a subsequent step - up in its marketing activities . and while a 27 % premium would be considered rather thin this year , with stock prices and valuations up across the board , bayer can afford a bump in the price .\na tie - up would make good sense for bayer , which has been steadily building up its oncology work . the cancer division at bayer includes a partnership on nexavar and the second - generation therapy stivarga , now managed by amgen ( $ amgn ) following the onyx buyout . when algeta signed its $ 800 million collaboration deal with bayer 4 years ago , the savvy norwegian company kept its hands on co - promotion rights in the u . s . while carving out a royalty stream from bayer .\nabg sundal collier norge and dnb nor markets acted as joint lead managers and terra securities has acted as co - lead manager . the issue comprises 5 , 319 , 148 new shares , and a further 797 , 852 shares have been allocated under the manager ' s over - allotment option . the issued share capital of algeta asa after the equity offering ( before over - allotment ) will be nok 8 , 231 , 654 , equalling 16 , 463 , 308 shares of nok 0 . 50 par value .\nkemal malik , head of global development and member of the bayer healthcare executive committee said ,\nwe recognize the tremendous potential of algeta ' s alpharadin as a possible treatment for bone metastases in cancer patients - a serious , life - threatening condition . the data we have seen suggest that alpharadin represents a highly targeted treatment option with convenient handling and manageable side effects . bayer is committed to its global oncology franchise and has made significant progress in building a comprehensive pipeline of promising compounds that may provide innovative therapies to cancer patients in need of treatment .\noslo , norway - - ( market wire ) - - september 2 , 2005 - - algeta asa , a therapeutics company dedicated to the development of novel anticancer agents based on alpha particle emitting radionuclides , announced today the closing of a series a round of financing totaling nok 185 million ( euro 23 million / us $ 29 million ) . the funds raised will support the continued development of the company ' s lead product candidate , alpharadin\u0099 , through its ongoing phase ii clinical trials and into pivotal phase iii trials as a potential new treatment for bone metastases arising from primary prostate cancer .\nalgeta ' s lead alpha - pharmaceutical candidate , alpharadin ( based on radium - 223 ) , has blockbuster potential for treating bone metastases arising from multiple major cancer types , owing to its bone - targeting nature , potent efficacy ( therapeutic and palliative ) and benign , placebo - like safety profile . development of alpharadin is most advanced targeting bone metastases resulting from hormone - refractory prostate cancer ( hrpc ) , and it entered an international phase iii clinical trial ( alsympca ) in mid - 2008 based on compelling clinical results from a comprehensive phase ii program . this trial is currently open for recruitment .\nboth of these drugs , however , are part of a partnership with onyx pharmaceuticals ( $ onxx ) , which amgen ( $ amgn ) snapped up in october . when amgen first moved in with its onyx bid , bayer was seen as a rival buyer . that obviously didn ' t come to fruition . algeta is more of a bite - sized deal , and thus would be easier to digest . and it falls within dekkers ' parameters for bolt - on acquisitions - - even if the price goes up to $ 3 billion . whether dekkers also believes bayer has wiggle room on price remains to be seen .\nalpharadin is algeta ' s lead cancer therapeutic . it is the first in a new class of alpha - emitting pharmaceuticals ( ' alpha - pharmaceutical ' ) and is based on radium - 223 . alpharadin is in a global phase iii clinical trial ( alsympca ) designed to confirm its efficacy and safety as a targeted treatment for bone metastases in patients with hrpc . alpharadin is administered as a simple injection and has a unique mode of action whereby it targets bone metastases specifically and exerts a highly localized effect on tumor cells while minimizing damage to normal surrounding tissues . in phase ii studies , alpharadin demonstrated strong evidence that it can prolong patient survival , improve quality of life and offer a benign safety profile .\nbut bayer ' s embrace of algeta ' s cutting - edge approach to oncology is a sign that the old pharma isn ' t married to tradition , and , with ex - partner onyx pharmaceuticals taking a roughly $ 10 . 4 billion deal to join amgen ( $ amgn ) , bayer ' s timing couldn ' t be better . after promising to hone his company ' s oncology focus , bayer ceo marijn dekkers has come through with a blockbuster approval and a multibillion - dollar deal . now we ' ll see whether bayer ' s combination of bright minds and deep pockets can get it into the rare cancer company of roche ( $ rhhby ) , novartis ( $ nvs ) and amgen . - - damian garde ( email | twitter )\nthis news release contains forward - looking statements and forecasts based on uncertainty , since they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future and which , by their nature , will have an impact on results of operations and the financial condition of algeta . there are a number of factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward - looking statements . theses factors include , among other things , risks associated with technological development , the risk that research & development will not yield new products that achieve commercial success , the impact of competition , the ability to close viable and profitable business deals , the risk of non - approval of patents not yet granted and difficulties of obtaining relevant governmental approvals for new products .\nadvent life sciences closed its first dedicated fund at $ 158 million in 2011 . the final advent diversified fund , which closed in 2006 , so far has produced three new therapeutic products and two medical device products either brought to market by the portfolio companies themselves or their acquirers . some of its big exits or milestones include the $ 350 million acquisition of avila therapeutics by celgene in 2012 ; jazz pharmaceuticals\u2019 $ 650 million purchase of eusa pharma in 2012 ; bayer healthcare\u2019s $ 2 . 9 billion buyout of norwegian cancer drug maker algeta , which closed this year ; and the march 2014 ipo of versartis , of which advent owned 9 . 3 percent after the market debut . shares opened at $ 21 apiece and rose quickly at first , but have come back down below that initial mark , ending monday at $ 19 . 49 ."]}
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", "topic": 29}], "title": "state railway of thailand", "paragraphs": ["the railway network of thailand is managed and operated by the state railway of thailand ( srt ) .\nstate railway of thailand to take part in 5th international . . . - international railway summit\nthe 629th freight oil train , state railway of thailand pattaya branch line . pattaya city chonburi thailand\nget quick answers from state railway of thailand ( srt ) staff and past visitors .\nthe 629th freight oil train , state railway of thailand pattaya branch line . - youtube\nthailand : state railway of thailand signed a contract for csr qishuyan to supply 20 locomotives on june 25 .\nthe government this week met with officials from the state railway of thailand ( srt ) to restructure and reform the often debt ridden state authority .\nsituated at the northern edge of chatuchak park , the railway hall of fame is housed in a huge hangar on land that\u2019s owned by the state railway of thailand .\nmost of isan\u2019s major cities are connected to bangkok by rail . the state railway of thailand operates a bangkok to nong khai service , as well as a bangkok to ubon ratchathani service . for details , check the state railway of thailand website .\nsee the department of state\u2019s fact sheet on thailand for additional information on u . s . - thailand relations .\nstate railway of thailand ' s first two csr qishuyan sda3 locomotives were unloaded at the port of laem chabang on january 4 .\nstate railways of thailand ( srt ) , urltoken . for online booking see below .\npromotional image for the new e - ticket system which will be available feb . 1 . photo : state railway of thailand\nthe state railway of thailand ( srt ) will launch an online train ticket reservation service via urltoken and urltoken on wednesday .\nthe state railway of thailand ( srt ) is an autonomous public enterprise engaged in the commercial operation of state - owned railroad properties . it was set up about 2 years ago as the successor to a state railway department in the ministry of communications . . . see more +\nthe state railway of thailand ( srt ) aims to open services for the 193 - kilometre long bangkok - rayong high - speed thai - japanese railway by 2023 .\nthe two black and white photos in the\nhistory of thai railway\nsection were taken from a photo exhibition at hua lampong station to mark 112 years of the state railway of thailand in september 2009 . all the photos of the thailand railway hall of fame are with the courtesy of khun chulsiri viryasiri .\nan organization called the tourism of thailand was founded by prince purachara jayakara , the prince of kamphaengphet . when sitting as a train commander , the prince sent stories about thailand to get published in the usa . in 1924 , he set up an advertising department for the state railway of thailand to help tourists who visited thailand and promote thailand among foreigners . the office was originally at the state railway of thailand but was later moved to hua lamphong railway station . subsequently after prince purachara jayakara went to work for the ministry of commerce and transport , the office also moved there but it was still working closely with the state railway of thailand .\nthe state railway of thailand ( srt ) operates 4 , 070 km of 1 . 000 m gauge railway line ( 372 . 63 km double track and 106 . 01 km triple track ) .\nb . legal proceedings in respect of any claim against either the malaya railway administration or of the state railway of thailand or any other railway network over whose rail network the carriage is performed may only be instituted in the competent court of the state on whose territory the incident occurred which gives rise to the claim . such claims will be decided in accordance with the laws of that state .\nthailand is banking on its state - owned enterprises to spearhead economic growth in 2017 through massive investments in infrastructure . the push has brought one of the kingdom ' s biggest and oldest soes , the state railway of thailand , to a critical juncture .\nthe former state railway governor called for using the same kind of technology in building high speed railways in the country .\nstate railway of thailand hopes to increase its share of the cargo transport market from 1 . 4 % to 6 % within five years . ( photo by peter janssen )\nthe state railway of thailand covers four main lines : northern , southern , northeastern and eastern . all long - distance trains originate from bangkok\u2019s hualamphong train station .\non 20 october 2009 , the bangkok post reported that the state railway of thailand would be reclaiming the land on which the railway museum is located . the museum faces an uncertain future , as there are no alternative locations . however , there was a reprieve on 24 october 2009 . the national news bureau of thailand announced that the state railway of thailand would take over the management of the railway museum . however in my conversation with khun chulsiri this arrangement isn\u2019t confirmed . so the future of the railway museum still hangs in the balance .\nis a privately run railway museum displaying old locomotives and carriages that preserve the history and development of the railway in thailand since the late 1800s .\nthe abrupt replacement of the state railway of thailand governor and board of directors by the prime minister exercising his special powers under section 44 stemmed from complaints of lack of transparency in project and procurement biddings in the srt .\nall inter - city rail transportation is managed by the state railway of thailand , a government agency responsible for rail infrastructure investment as well as freight and passenger services .\nthe thai chamber of commerce and board of trade of thailand ( bangkok ) .\nbangkok \u2014 hustling to the railway station to buy train tickets \u2013 an oddity in the 4g era \u2013 will soon end with the reintroduction of the state railway\u2019s online booking system .\ncp had earlier submitted a feasibility study to the state railway of thailand ( srt ) regarding the railway rent plan , as it had found that four projects in the company\u2019s responsibility would potentially face difficulties in terms of the construction process .\nantonio also mentions the construction of a private line from thonburi to tha chin on the coast . this must be the mae khlong - mahachai railway , now part of the state railway of thailand , though it does not connect with the main network .\npeople queue for tickets at the hua lamphong railway terminus in bangkok during the new year festival . the state railway of thailand will launch its online e - tsrt reservation service on wednesday . ( file photo by pattanapong hirunard )\nthe thailand railway hall of fame should rightfully take its place as a national railway museum similar to museums in other countries where trains are a primary form of public transport .\ntrain tickets can be purchased online between 2 - 60 days before departure . the state railway of thailand online ticketing charges 20 baht booking fee + 3 percent credit card charge .\nthe transport ministry is expected to consider the conclusions on the thai - chinese medium - speed - railway project , including its new cost and investment model , by march 15 , according to the state railway of thailand ( srt ) .\nthe cabinet on tuesday gave the green light to the state railway of thailand ( srt ) to develop the first phase of the high - speed train project that will eventually link bangkok with nong khai .\ndriving in thailand - driving a car in thailand and how to get a drivers license .\nlopburi line is a railway line of greater bangkok commuter rail , operated by state railway of thailand ( srt ) . the line is all double track . there are seven commuter train services on the line . main destinations such as rangsit , ayutthaya , and lopburi .\n- this station is located adjacent to king mongkut\u2019s institute of technology ladkrabang and north of lad krabang train station . due to the state railway of thailand plans to expand railway route to provinces , therefore , this station will become a major interchange station for passenger transportation in the future .\nbangkok , july 10 ( xinhua ) - - thailand should be more determined to build high - speed rails to link the kingdom with neighboring countries and china , which will generate huge economic benefits , former governor of state railway of thailand prapat chongsanguan has said .\nstate railway of thailand ( srt ) is a major railway carrier in thailand , which was founded as the royal state railways of siam ( rsr ) in 1890 . construction of the bangkok - ayutthaya railway ( 71 km / 44 mi ) , the first part of the northern line , was started in 1891 and completed on may 23 , 1892 . the thonburi - phetchaburi line ( 150 km / 93 mi ) , later the southern line , was opened on june 19 , 1903 .\ngetting you and your bicycle to or from one of the thailand / malaysia border crossings is as easy as booking a ticket on the state railway of thailand ( srt ) southern line . if your cycling adventure has you crossing the thailand / malaysia border one of the better options available to you is to make use of the train station in the southern city of hat yai , located in thailand\u2019s songkhla province .\nwhat railway museum would be complete without a model train running round a landscaped circuit ? there\u2019s one in the railway hall of fame .\nfor the train operation in the reign of king bhumibol adulyadej rama 9 th , during the world war 2 , building assets , and locomotive wheel were damaged , so they must be rebuilt quickly to return to its original condition . relying on a single source of investment from the state budget were not enough , so the government had to borrow money from the world bank fund . during the loan negotiations , the world bank has proposed a reorganization of the department of royal train state to be more independent , which provided the flexibility in the management of the railway , commercially . in 1951 , the government lead by chom phon por pibulsonggram , as prime minister , has agreed to manage the train operation separately , so they have proposed a draft law to parliament railway of thailand , and have enacted a statutory enactment , to be announced in the government gazette , dated 30 june 1951 , the royal train as it changed to the type of public enterprises under the name of\nthe train operation of thailand\nfrom 01 july 1951 onwards , operating under the act . , of the railway company 1951 . gen . jaroon ratanakul saereeruengrit term as the state railway of thailand . from 01 jul 2494 to 10 sep 2502 the cabinet committee is responsible for the state railway of thailand . governance of the organization consists of one chairman and 6 the board of people . the railway company position as a director . and the state has donated 30 million baht to fund the initial capital of the state railway of thailand . this is gen . jaroon ratanakul saereeruengrit as the state railway of thailand from 01 july 2494 , which , in principle , state control and fire management . control rate of salary control of fares and freight . oversaw the opening - the routes and services . and control of all investment if loss state compensation for the shortfall .\nsumet ongkittikul , research director for transport and logistics policy at the thailand development research institute ( tdri ) , said one major obstacle to the development of transport infrastructure is the lack of clear lines of authority , resulting in project delays , especially where the state railway of thailand ( srt ) is concerned .\nafter the seventh year , thailand will be solely responsible for the entire operation , with china serving as an adviser . china has agreed to thailand\u2019s proposal for china to provide training to staff from entry to high levels and technology transfer to the transport ministry , state railway of thailand and the private sector .\nabove : diagram of cr - 8 as used in thailand . source :\nthe railways of thailand , by r . ramaer .\nthailand ' s history from the early kingdoms until today , plus links to additional information about the history of thailand .\nsrt operates all of thailand ' s national railway lines , carrying 44 million passengers in 2014 and 11m tonnes of freight per year over the period 2007 - 2012 . srt is also one of thailand\u2019s largest landholders .\nrail safety : while millions of people utilize the state railway system within thailand every year , poor track maintenance , outdated equipment and rails , and unmarked train crossings have caused accidents , train derailments , and delays .\nyou can check train times in thailand at the official state railways of thailand website , urltoken . switch it to english by clicking the uk flag top right . scroll down and click timetable & fares .\nthailand : state railway of thailand has launched a trial freight service using 12 foot containers . these are smaller than standard 20 foot containers , and it is hoped this will simplify last - mile transport by road and mean freight can handled at existing stations more easily .\nordinary / rapid / express trains leave bangkok\u2019s hualamphong station for sisaket throughout the day which take about 9 - 11 hours . for more information , contact state railway of thailand by calling 1690 or going to the website urltoken\nthe state railway of thailand ( srt ) is an autonomous public enterprise engaged in the commercial operation of state - owned railroad properties . it was set up about 2 years ago as the successor to a state railway department in the ministry of communications . the new regime implements certain commitments by the government in negotiating a 1950 bank loan of $ 3 million mainly for repair shops in the ministry of communications . the new regime implements certain commitments by the government in negotiating a 1950 bank loan of $ 3 million mainly for repair shops . see less -\nreliable asian train & bus ticketing agency urltoken now also sells thai train tickets , through a connection to state railways of thailand ' s own online sales system .\nthailand plans to build a 252 - km railway with a maximum speed of 250km / h from the capital bangkok to nakhon ratchasima in the northeastern region , which is the first phase of thailand - china railway project , and chinese technology will be introduced to build it .\nduring the world war ii in 1942 , the railway fell under the thai military authority and was nationalized by thai government in 1946 . the state railway of thailand ( srt ) has run this railway line since 1952 and completely took over into srt in 1955 . due to the discontinuation of the terminus at khlong san , wongwian yai has become the new terminal station instead .\nthailand has an extensive railway network , reaching to the furthest extremities of the kingdom , and to the borders of burma , laos , cambodia and malaysia .\nthe state railway of thailand ( srt ) aims to open services for the 260 - kilometre long high - speed rail connecting 3 airports ( don mueang - suvarnabhumi - u - tapao ) railway by 2023 , with ticket prices starting at 20 baht and adding 1 . 80 baht per kilometre .\ninterest in rail transport in thailand can be traced to when king rama iv was given a gift of a model railway from queen victoria .\nyoung boy looks out over a model of the future thai - chinese developed railway .\ntha maeklong railway is a result from merging of two railway lines . in 1901 , tachin railway ltd . is founded and received a permission from the monarch to build a railway line from bangkok to samut sakhon called mahachai line . this line started operating in 1904 . a year later , maeklong railway company also open a new railway line called ban laem line . these two line merged together in 1907 and has become the maeklong railway ltd . original objective of this railway is to transport goods from the fishing port in samut sakhon and samut songkram to the bangkok markets .\nmembers of the federation of tapioca growers of thailand , far right pornchai amnuaysap . ( photo by peter janssen )\nelectric tram car 1892 in service bangkok said to be the first tramcar in siam . location : thailand railway museum , bangkok\nmany years ago i noticed that the thai railway system connects with the malaysian railway system and it occurred to me then that the journey from bangkok , through peninsular malaysia to singapore must be one of the great railway journeys of the world .\nthe state railway of thailand ( srt ) , national passenger and freight service operator , will participate at the 5 th international railway summit in kuala lumpur on 15 - 17 november 2017 . srt will take part in pre - arranged one - to - one consultation meetings with technical experts during the summit .\nthe newsroom of the tourism authority of thailand features news and information on thai tourism , events in thailand , thai culture , cuisine , art , and way of life .\n3 . history of the srt - - a . the royal state railways of siam was first established under the ministry of public works in october 1890 , and was divided into two departments , namely northern and southern railways , which were finally merged into one and became the department of the royal state railways of siam june 5 , 1917 . on july 1 , 1951 , rsr changed its name to the present state railway of thailand ( srt ) , which gained control of the whole system , and by which time most of the present network had been constructed .\nthe red line was proposed by the state railway of thailand ( srt ) to address the traffic problems and encourage a shift from road transport to urban rail . the proposal was approved in 2007 and the first construction phase started in 2013 .\nsee the state department ' s travel website for worldwide caution , travel advisories , and alerts .\nofficials from the state railway of thailand ( srt ) wait for orders outside a train which was derailed before entering bangkok station in bangkok , thailand , friday , april 5 , 2013 . three people were injured in the accident which officials said is still under investigation . ( ap photo / apichart weerawong )\nwhile trains may soon run internationally between cambodia and thailand , the much - delayed overhaul of cambodia\u2019s railway network remains unfinished , as michael rose reports .\non 11 july 2017 the thailand government approved the construction of the country\u2019s first high - speed line , linking bangkok to the major city of nakhon ratchasima . the line represents the first phase of a 615km railway running from bangkok to nong khai , in the north east of the country . at nong khai the line will meet the china - laos railway , connecting thailand to the pan - asia railway network .\nnote : not all trains feature 1st , 2nd and / or 3rd class compartments . 1st class compartments are currently offered only on selected long - haul express train services . check with the state railway of thailand website for current schedules and equipment deployment .\na western spur of the southern line , once known infamously as the death railway , goes from thonburi railway station to kanchanaburi and the bridge on the river kwai .\nthe state railway of thailand does not currently operate an on - line train ticket booking facility . train tickets must be bought at a train station or by using 12go . asia thailand travel ticket booking services tickets for long haul can be booked up to 60 days in advance , or 30 days for short haul .\nstarting on wednesday , passengers will again be able to book and buy train tickets from two hours up to 60 days before departure time . printing physical tickets is still required as the state railway of thailand said it will not accept those shown on smartphone screens .\nthe railway museum was closed last year and reopened for the last time on 23 october 2012 on king chulalongkorn day to commemorate the death of the king who was the father of thai railway .\nthe railway has become famous for the maeklong railway market that situated along the sides of the railway . maeklong railway market also has its nickname called talat rom hup in thai ( umbrella pulldown market ) . it is one of the largest fresh seafood markets in thailand . with its location on themaeklong railway\u2019s track , when a train is approaching , all shops and sunshades will step back from the rails . after the train has passed , they will move back to the previous spot .\nthailand is already taking promising initial steps in railway reforms and public infrastructure investments with dual tracking of existing rail system and modernizing the signaling systems . these public investments can help crowd in further private investment and lift thailand\u2019s potential growth . continuing efforts to modernize thailand\u2019s railway sector will be critical to improving people\u2019s lives and connecting lagging regions to more and better opportunities .\nbeijing , china december 20 2016 \u2013 construction of the high - speed railway connecting thailand and china will begin soon after the contracts are awarded in early 2017 .\nfollowing the formal opening on march 5 state railway of thailand will operate two daily return trips , taking 15 min between nong khai and the freight and passenger terminal at tha na laeng . the morning train into laos and evening departure will include through coaches for bangkok .\nyou are about to leave urltoken for an external website that is not maintained by the u . s . department of state .\nvisit some of thailand\u2019s many magnificent buddhist temples to be found all over the country .\nlaos is in a key position as the link between thailand and china but the former has taken the focus of the discussion as it only recently reversed plans to scrap the railway all together . much of the debate has focused on development rights to land along the railway as thailand hopes to develop new towns and tourist areas .\n1 . the beginning most of the thai railways current railway network was designed and constructed in the 1890 ' s . the first railway in thailand was the paknam railway , which followed the course of bangkok ' s present rama iv road . this line opened in 1893 , but is no longer in existence . in 1897 the railways system in thailand was officially inaugurated into the royal government . on january 1 , 1960 the old paknam railway was closed and dismantled , and many of its stations were demolished .\ntowards the end of the 19th century , many surveys were commissioned by the siamese authorities and certain western interest groups and governments , with the object of bringing a railway system to thailand .\nbangkok houses about one - third of the country\u2019s banking units , holding three - fourths of all deposits . the industrial finance corporation of thailand , the board of investment , and the securities exchange of thailand are also located in the city .\nsrt was founded as the royal state railways of siam ( rsr ) in 1890 . construction of the bangkok - ayutthaya railway ( 71 km ) , the first part of the northern line , was started in 1891 and completed on may 23 , 1892 .\na light rail line that connects downtown bangkok with suvarnabhumi international airport , owned and operated by the state railway of thailand ( srt ) , opened on august 23 , 2010 the 28 . 6 - km route is the fourth rapid transit line in bangkok \u0e41\u0e2d\u0e23\u0e4c\u0e1e\u0e2d\u0e23\u0e4c\u0e15\u0e25\u0e34\u0e07\u0e01\u0e4c , \u0e23\u0e16\u0e44\u0e1f\u0e1f\u0e49\u0e32\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e21\u0e17\u0e48\u0e32\u0e2d\u0e32\u0e01\u0e32\u0e28\u0e22\u0e32\u0e19\u0e2a\u0e38\u0e27\u0e23\u0e23\u0e13\u0e20\u0e39\u0e21\u0e34 ( see\nthe northern line was originally built as standard gauge , but in september 1919 it was decided to standardize on meter gauge and the northern line was regauged during the next ten years . on july 1 , 1951 , rsr changed its name to the present state railway of thailand .\nbangkok suffers from chronic street congestion , while a rapid surge in chinese tourism is pushing suvarnabhumi airport to its limits . long - distance lines run by the state railway of thailand are notoriously decrepit as well . arkhom has long said that slow infrastructure development , delayed more than 10 years by political instability , is hindering thailand ' s economic growth .\nfrst international university of thailand , au is led by the brothers of st . gabriel - founded in 1969 .\nbombardier transportation received a contract from the state railway of thailand to supply and install an interflo 200 signalling system , consisting of ebi lock computer - based interlocking systems , ebi link atc wayside equipment and associated communications systems on all four new double - track routes into and out of bangkok , covering 174 km of double and triple track and 33 stations .\nthai rail expert dave bernstein has produced a superb pdf format timetable for the state railway of thailand which you can download , print out and take with you to help you travel around thailand . it features timetables for all the main routes in english , maps , fares , refund & ticket purchase arrangements , details of bus / ferry connections and much more . highly recommended !\nthailand and china today entered a historic cooperation in railway development project when both countries held a ground breaking ceremony in ayutthaya to herald the start of the construction of two rail routes covering a total distance of 873 kilometres .\none of thailand ' s grandest spectacles , the royal barge procession on chao phraya river .\ncity in a country of small towns and villages and is thailand\u2019s cultural and commercial centre .\narkhom faces other headaches . setbacks on a deal with china to build a north - south railway in thailand have forced the project to be downsized .\nwest coast line is one of the ktm train route running from padang besar found on the malaysia - thailand border in perlis and connects with the state railway of the thailand\u2019s network which leads to singapore via butterworth , and kuala lumpur . it is named the west coast line since it serves the west coast states of peninsular malaysia and it connects from singapore to padang besar hence the name north south line .\nthailand\u2019s government has signed two contracts worth a combined baht 5 . 2bn ( $ us 157 . 1m ) with chinese state enterprises for the first phase of the bangkok - laos high - speed rail project .\nlinks to external websites are provided as a convenience and should not be construed as an endorsement by the u . s . department of state of the views or products contained therein . if you wish to remain on travel . state . gov , click the\ncancel\nmessage .\nstate enterprise with worst financial performance finally reports on assets , liabilities & losses . essential step in restructuring for efficiency .\ni spoke to khun chulsiri this afternoon and it is with sadness that i have to report that the thailand railway hall of fame has closed . i apologize to readers for not keeping track of this .\neight years after first launching , it\u2019s now being revived under the government\u2019s technology - driven \u201cthailand 4 . 0\u201d campaign , railway governor wutthichat kalayanamit said monday .\nurltoken started as a rail guide to thailand - i love thailand and generally enjoy travelling by train ; there are , however , lots of places in thailand which are inaccessible by rail , and for those places i give appropriate directions .\ndouble - track freight railway & motorways better investments . govt could lose money on railway without co - investor & without passengers transiting to and from china on shortened route .\ntourism authority of thailand 1600 new phechatburi road , makkasan , rajathewi , bangkok 10400 , thailand open daily from 08 . 30 to 16 . 30 hrs . suvarnabhumi airport\npopularly known for the death railway , kanchanaburi is one of the major tourist destination in thailand with both local and foreign tourist associating it with world war 2 and beautiful sceneries . it is located around 3 hours from bangkok , with trains departing from thonburi railway station .\nmahidol university , the public research university originated from the first institution of higher learning in thailand .\naerial photograph of the bridge over the river kwai , thailand , severely damaged by aerial bombing .\nan image showing the route of the kunming - singapore railway with vientiane shown second from top . photo : xinhua\nor asked a different way , what stands in the way of reform now , and how to change that ? some possible options for thailand may include improving the railway sector governance by clarifying the relationship between the government and the railway companies . strengthening state - owned enterprises can also help as they account for 30 - 40 percent of total public investments in thailand . introducing competition and engaging the private sector more can mobilize long - term private capital needed for funding well - structured infrastructure projects .\nit\u2019s such a pity that this railway museum which preserves a historical landmark in public transport in thailand should be languishing as a private museum struggling for its existence .\nthe route will also be connected with those in the planned railway system in the eastern economic corridor and create connectivity between thailand and the sub - mekong countries .\nthe 120 - year - old state enterprise also plans to renovate 148 older passenger carriages for its low - cost services .\nfrom singapore , you get a real sense of arrival . note the picture of the king of thailand , visible over the exit from the platforms .\ntham krasae bridge station marks the start of the long viaduct by the cliff built by the prisoners of war during world war 2 as part of the death railway .\nchao phraya river , principal river of thailand . it flows south through the nation\u2019s fertile central plain for more than 225 miles ( 365 km ) to the gulf of thailand . thailand\u2019s capitals , past and present ( bangkok ) , have all been situated on its banks or\u2026\n4 . bangkok stations history - - a . hualamphong station - - construction started around 1910 to replace the old bangkok railway station . hua lamphong opened for service on june 25 , 1916 . hualamphong rail station first opened on 25 june 1916 , after six years ' construction . the site of the hualamphong rail station was previously thai railway ' s maintenance centre , which moved to makkasan in june 1910 . at the site of the ' old bangkok railway station ' there is a pillar nearby commemorating the initiation of thailand state railways in 1897 .\nis it safe to purchase a ticket through urltoken has anyone used this online service before ? i ' m always nervous to put my passport number and credit card number online , so i want to make sure that this site is actually legit . it seems to be the official state railway of thailand online service .\na small private museum , mixing railway relics with early motorcycle , military and other memorabilia .\nthe projects include the extended airport link to u - tapao airport , the thai - chinese railway project from chachoengsao to map ta put , the thai - japanese railway project from bangkok to laem chabang , and the high - speed railway from bangkok to pattaya and rayong .\nafter explored the different approaches , the government considered that the first point that deserves to build a railway linking the capital of thailand is nakhon ratchasima . so in october 1890 , he graciously established the train operation which was under the control of the ministry of public . prince krom khun narisra nu wat wong and mr . k . bethge were the directors of the state railways . simultaneously , the auction of a railway line construction in bangkok - nakhon ratchasima as the first route at the bangkok railway office . it appears that mr . g moorea campbell of england were the lowest bidder ( 9 , 956 , 164 baht ) .\nyour passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your entry into thailand .\nwat phra kaeo , which housed the emerald buddha . a post and telegraph service was organized in the 1880s , an electric tram service was instituted on charoen krung in 1892 , and the first line of the state railway , running from bangkok to\ntraditionally , sugar in thailand was often produced in an unrefined state from coconut palm sap or sugar cane juice . around samut songkhram , a major fruit growing area south west of bangkok it is still possible to witness the process .\nworld bank . 1953 . thailand - railway investment program ( english ) . technical operations projects series ; no . to 15 . washington , dc : world bank . urltoken\nbanyong pongpanich , chairman of kiatnakin phatra financial group , and thailand ' s leading privatization expert , quit his post as a key adviser on the soe reform process on nov . 1 , and has subsequently expressed serious concerns about the growth of the state sector .\ngulf of thailand , inlet of the south china sea bordering thailand ( southwest through north ) , cambodia , and southern vietnam ( northeast ) . the gulf of thailand is 300 to 350 miles ( 500 to 560 km ) wide and 450 miles ( 725 km ) long . the chao phraya and nakhon chai si\u2026\nthailand and china are expected to finish surveying the routes and designing the dual - track railway on time , transport minister prajin juntong said yesterday . the thailand - china joint committee held its third meeting on developing the standard - gauge ( 1 . 4\nthe thai - china joint railway development project covers constructions of 1 . 435 - meter standard gauge railways along two routes .\nthe khmers have built many magnificent khmer temples in thailand during the height of the khmer empire , many of which still remain today .\nhualamphong railway station is airy and well set up with a booking office window for foreigners where the railway ' s staff speak good to excellent english . reservations do not take long to organise .\non this page you can find links to railway timetables , the railway network map , the main passenger operator , the main freight operator , the national infrastructure manager , a railway heritage or museum site and a railfan site ( normally with a large links section ) for every european country .\non 13 october 2016 his majesty king bhumibol adulyadej died , he was the ninth monarch of thailand from the chakri dynasty . on 1 december 2016 crown prince maha vajiralongkorn was appointed as the new king of thailand .\ngistda is thailand ' s public organization in space technology and geo - informatics .\nfile - a train arrives in maeklong , in samut songkhram province , thailand .\nfree download : timetable & train guide for thailand , in english . . .\nas it happens i used to work for srt . and i have to agree that it ' s current state is depressing , and worse than it has ever been . to blame it on state monopoly probably reflects your politics rather than explaining the problem , because , of course , there are plenty of state monopoly railways that provide excellent service . in reality there are many reasons , all poor excuses of course , including chronic lack of investment , corruption and botched outsourcing of contracts such as catering , desperately low fares , lack of subsidy , and low morale caused by all of the above !\nregarding the time and cost of the project , prapat , who used to be the governor of mass rapid transit authority of thailand from 1997 to 2008 , said thais should not be afraid of huge investment projects , as being too cautious will stop thailand from further development .\naustria , for instance , uses schig mbh ( railway infrastructure services company ) with the main purpose of financing investments in rail infrastructure as part of the liberalisation of the rail sector .\nthailand has 4 , 431 kilometers of meter gauge railway tracks not including mass transit lines in bangkok . all national rail services are managed by the state railway of thailand . the four main lines are the northern line , which terminates at chiang mai station , the northeastern line , which terminates at ubon ratchathani station and the laos border at nong khai station , the eastern line , which terminates at the cambodian border at aranyaprathet station , and the southern line , which terminates at the malaysian border at padang besar station and su - ngai kolok station .\nthailand has one of the best meter - gauge rail systems in the world , along with india and malaysia . thailand has a very good inter - province connecting railway system and there are train services to all the regions ( northern , northeastern , eastern , central , and southern ) .\ntraffic accidents are common in thailand . according to the world health organization , in 2015 , thailand had one of the world\u2019s highest traffic - related fatality rates . bangkok and some parts of chiang mai have heavy traffic .\nsingapore & malaysia railway travel blog | railtravel station features pictures and information of railways and other means of travel with a special focus on singapore and malaysia .\nthe state railway of thailand ( srt ) is very well - organized and has made it easy for people to find train information ( routes and schedules ) and book tickets either at stations , online , or by telephone . there is usually a few thai railways staff at stations and on telephone services who speak english and can help potential passengers .\ntickets for first and second class sleepers were sold out meaning my girlfriend and i had to travel second class non - sleeper . after explaining our romantic situation to two officials ( seriously ) , we paid 604 baht each ; pretty good value for an overnight train . but there were a few problems the state railway of thailand need to address .\nkhon masks comprise part of the costume of performers of the classical dance - drama .\nhualamphong opened in 1916 , designed by an italian architect brought to thailand by the king of siam . . .\nmalaysia time is one hour ahead of thailand time , times shown for padang besar & butterworth are malay time .\none of the best destination spa resorts in thailand . very private . pricy but the quality is the best .\ncrimes of opportunity , such as pick - pocketing , bag - snatching , and burglary , occur in thailand .\nthe great scottish & western railway company ltd . ( \u2018gswrc\u2019 ) for travel on belmond royal scotsman ;\n5 . when the war come [ sic ] to an end in 1945 the british army dismantled 3 . 95 kms . of track at the thai - burma border . the remaining length of 300 kms . was handed over to the state railway of thailand in 1947 . with due and careful consideration in regard to transport economic as well as other aspects , the state railway of thailand was authorised to dismantle the track from the end of the line to nam tok station and to upgrade the remaining length of 130 . 204 kms . to nong pladuk station conforming to operational permanent way standard . subsequently , the section between nong pladuk and kanchanaburi stations was officially opened to traffic on 24 june 1949 , between kanchanaburi and wang pho stations on 1 april 1952 and the last section from wang pho to nam tok stations on 1 july 1958 .\nthailand ' s new temples ? residential towers in central bangkok at chao phraya river .\nthe military - led government has budgeted more than 500 billion baht ( $ 14 . 1 billion ) for investments by state enterprises , with the srt receiving the largest single allocation of 76 billion baht for double - track rail expansions , an extension of bangkok ' s elevated railway , and construction of bridges , fences and track improvements .\nan old srt ( state railway of thailand ) map , which can be seen outside certain stations , shows a connection with the cambodian railway at aranya prathet ( end of the eastern line ) . unfortunately , after many years of war in cambodia , the connection was disrupted for many years . earlier this year ( 2018 ) some train services resumed between battambang and the thai border , though not across it yet . hopefully the cross - border link and the link between battambang and the cambodian capital will be completed later this year .\n1 . special excursions ( from srt ) - - the state railway of thailand organizes these ' special tourist rail trips ' to popular destinations such as pattaya , ko samui , and kanchanaburi . not all destinations are offered all the time , so it ' s best to ask about ' current excursions ' available either at the hua lamphong railway station booking office or at any travel agency . usually , these srt arranged are much cheaper than trips offered by private tour operators .\n, which runs from the southwestern chinese city of kunming , through laos , thailand and malaysia and ends at singapore .\nprostitution is illegal in thailand . serious consequences include criminal conviction and imprisonment , particularly in the case of child prostitution .\nthe international connection between cambodia and thailand\u2019s metre - gauge railway networks , pledged by both countries\u2019 prime ministers in 2015 , was symbolically achieved in september 2016 following the construction of a bridge over a stream that marks the border .\nperiodic acts of violence in thailand remain a concern . several small - scale bombings occurred near some tourist locations in the southern provinces in august 2016 . in august 2015 , an explosion near the erawan shrine in downtown bangkok killed at least 20 people and injured more than 100 . the state department assesses that there is a continued risk of terrorism in southeast asia , including in thailand .\nduring the vietnam war the railway suffered from repeated bombing while considerable damage occurred during the khmer rouge regime .\nchiang mai railway station , tel . ( 053 ) 242094 , 244795 , 247462 , 245363 - 4 .\nearlier this month , the state railway of thailand ( srt ) launched a new online ticket reservation system . the new service came into effect on february 1 , 2017 . this isn\u2019t the first time srt have implemented an online ticketing system with various on / off attempts in the past . the last online ticketing service was introduced in august 2011 , but ended abruptly in january 2013 . travellers in thailand will be hoping the new system works better than previous attempts .\noriginally the northern and eastern railways were controlled by the northern railway authority , whereas services west of the chao phraya river ( i . e . originating in thonburi , west bangkok ) , operated under a different authority - the southern railway authority , and while the northern railway used standard gauge ( 1 . 435m - 4ft 81 / 2 inches ) , the southern railway adopted narrow gauge ( 1 meter ) , allowing it to link up eventually with the narrow gauge lines of british malaya .\nchinese firms are being encouraged to team up with local companies to develop the land and hire thai workers for projects related to the railway . nine million chinese visited thailand in 2016 , accounting for 30 per cent of all tourists .\nin 1853 , queen victoria of great britain presented king rama iv the first train for the kingdom . the model of this train is on display in the railway museum .\nthailand , country located in the centre of mainland southeast asia . located wholly within the tropics , thailand encompasses diverse ecosystems , including the hilly forested areas of the northern frontier , the fertile rice fields of the central plains , the broad plateau of the northeast , and the rugged coasts along the narrow southern\u2026\non the 70th anniversary of the completion of the ' death railway ' , a british prisoner of war , now 95 , speaks for the first time about the ' appalling ' conditions he worked in .\n4 . in speeding up construction work the japanese army built a temporary railway bridge across the river kwae yai downstream close to the existing bridge . after completion of the existing bridge composing of 11 steel spans with the rest of timber spans , the temporary bridge was dismantled to ease off river traffic inconvenience . three steel spans nos . 4 , 5 , 6 were damaged by allied bombing during the war period . after taking over the line the state railway of thailand replaced the three damaged spans with two steel spans and changed all timber spans at the far end with six steel spans .\nthe thai government ' s plans to upgrade the national railway system follow years of financial neglect . the goal is to revive thailand\u2019s place in a trans - asian railway network running south to north , from singapore to kunming in southern china , and west to east , from yangon , myanmar , to ho chi minh city in southern vietnam .\nthailand earth observation system , has been launched its geo data satellite on 1 october 2008 .\nit is good news , but too late for me : i left thailand on wednesday .\ncontract award for thailand red line construction project | mitsubishi heavy industries , ltd . global website\nnew agreements to upgrade the country\u2019s rail network could make thailand a major regional transportation hub .\naccording to antonio , the first railway in thailand was the paknam railway ; the accompanying map shows this line following the course of the present - day rama iv road , from near bangkok central station eastwards towards the mouth of the river . this line , opened in 1893 , is no longer in existence , though thai friends remember using it in the 1950 ' s .\nthe railway museum was established by sanpasiri viryasiri in 1990 , his son chulsiri viryasiri is managing the museum now .\nas railway reform programs take shape , another question to ask is whether and how it will be financially sustainable .\nonce the railway is completed , arkhom termpittayapaisith said , the journey from vientiane to bangkok will take four hours .\n\u3010about project\u3011 name of project : the construction of mass transit system project in bangkok ( red line ) ( i ) contract 3 client : state railway of thailand ( srt ) project covers : design , construction and installation of rail way e & m ( electric and mechanical ) system ( except for civil and building works . ) area of project : bang sue to rangsit ( north line , 26 . 4 kilometer ) bang sue to taling chan ( west line , 14 . 6 kilometer ) term of project : 1440 days ( about 4 years )\nthe northern line was originally built as 1 , 435 mm ( 4 ft 8 1\u20442 in ) standard gauge , but in september 1919 it was decided to standardize on 1 , 000 mm ( 3 ft 3 3\u20448 in ) meter gauge and the northern line was regauged during the next ten years . on july 1 , 1951 , rsr changed its name to the present state railway of thailand .\nin february 2017 state railways of thailand reinstated online booking at urltoken with a small fee after two short - lived periods of offering online booking in previous years . we have yet to see how long this will last this time . however , reports so far suggest that it works , and accepts overseas credit cards .\nofficial website , designed and developed by the ministry of foreign affairs to serve as a one - stop source of comprehensive and reliable facts and information about thailand ."]}
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", "topic": 8}], "title": "oliver peoples", "paragraphs": ["these glasses were exclusively available for purchase on the oliver peoples website and in oliver peoples boutiques .\noliver peoples sunglasses , $ 480 , bergdorf goodman , 888 - 774 - 2424 .\nthe son of oliver peoples founder larry leight worked for his father before becoming a competitor .\n, oliver peoples is rereleasing one of its most popular styles , the op - 4 . it ' s part of the oliver peoples vintage circa 1987 collection , which commemorates the year the label was founded .\na subtle but distinctive feature of our sunglasses lenses that identifies oliver peoples is one of a kind breath logo .\nunder terms of the agreement , oakley will assume about $ 5 million in oliver peoples debt . oakley will pay an additional $ 4 million as an\nearn - out incentive\nfor oliver peoples if it maintains its current performance .\ngq : quick backstory . . . we know your father founded oliver peoples , but how\u2019d you get into sunglasses yourself ?\nlarry and garrett leight , the minds behind oliver peoples and garrett leight california optical , are now gearing up for a new line of frames .\nlessons by larry leight : i oliver peoples co - founder and creative director talks about the history of the company and product . video by the social trust\noliver peoples was founded in 1987 with the opening of its first boutique and launch of the original collection . from the beginning , oliver peoples had a passion for superior product , a distinctive culture rooted in california , and an obsession with service . these core values have remained at the foundation of the brand and endure today .\noliver peoples\nm - 4\nround metal sunglasses . vintage - inspired design reviving one of the first styles introduced in 1987 . hand - engraved feather pattern exclusive for\noliver peoples\nm - 4 30th\nround metal sunglasses . vintage - inspired design reviving one of the first styles introduced in 1987 . hand - engraved feather pattern exclusive\noliver peoples is recognized for its selection of superior polarized and photocrhomic mineral glass sun lenses , which combine the finest material available with the most advanced technologies in the world .\noliver peoples sunglasses from the 30th anniversary collection . black acetate and metal frames . pin detail at temples and frame front . eye / bridge / temple ( in mm ) :\noliver peoples was born in the heart of west hollywood , california , on iconic sunset boulevard . the unique culture of los angeles remains at the core of the brand\u2019s dna .\neach style in the oliver peoples collection is conceived and designed in the west hollywood headquarters , taking inspiration from everything including films , books , travel , magazines , and archival pieces .\nbrad pitt , as tyler durden , wears a pair of oliver peoples 523 sunglasses in the 1999 movie fight club . these glasses are extremely rare , and can now only be found on sites like ebay .\nlarry leight , chief executive , designer and co - founder of oliver peoples with his sister , dore chodorow , said the company ' s designs were inspired by the estate collection of oliver peoples , a 1920s - era optician , that leight acquired for about $ 6 , 000 . the company opened its first store on sunset boulevard in 1986 ; another of its five boutiques is at south coast plaza in costa mesa .\nfrom 2006 to 2008 . i spent one year in between doing development because that was the only thing i didn & apos ; t do at oliver peoples . i was manufacturing eyewear for street - wear brands .\nmy dad started oliver peoples 25 years ago so he wasn & apos ; t doing sales . he didn & apos ; t know buyers and obviously the person that was working at oliver peoples wouldn & apos ; t give me that contact because they knew that i would compete with them . i had to be really resourceful . i literally opened the first 100 doors by looking at other brands that i liked and what doors they were in . obviously saying that my father did oliver peoples helped them say yes , but they liked the collection , too . . . i just had perseverance and i really wanted to build those personal relationships with my first 100 accounts .\nsince the debut of the first oliver peoples collection in 1987 , the same passion for the product , details , and finest materials has endured . each frame is handcrafted in a dedicated factory , with careful attention to detail .\nwhile going through the inventory , he found a receipt belonging to the original owner , an eyewear distributor from the 1940s and \u201950s named oliver peoples . \u201cwe were so excited , \u201d says leight , \u201cwe named the company after him . \u201d\nwe spoke with leight over the phone about how the oliver peoples connection benefited him ( as well as how it didn & apos ; t ) , getting into top retailers through sheer perseverance and confidence , the importance of collaborations and more .\nby contrast , the oliver peoples name does not even appear on its eyewear . the company has depended on the word of mouth of celebrity owners such as tom cruise , johnny depp , jessica simpson and gwen stefani , and not on traditional advertising .\noliver peoples , the california - based , luxury eyewear brand celebrated their 30th anniversary with a star - studded crowd at the chateau marmont in los angeles this past friday . on the borders of the chateau ' s pool , guests mingled while previewing campaign installations by peter lindbergh , a contemporary german photographer best known for his simple , yet revealing portraits . with a dj performance by balthazar getty & charlie eisner , guests including campaign stars , levi dylan and monika ' jac ' jagaciak , jessica alba , angela lindvall , rebecca gayheart , brandon thomas lee , claire holt , dylan brosnan , black atlass , ethan peck , garance dore , danced the night away . oliver peoples 2017 campaign story\ndesert stories\ncan be viewed now on the oliver peoples website .\noakley inc . , whose high - tech sunglasses are worn by world - class athletes in several sports , said wednesday that it bought privately held oliver peoples inc . , whose classic spectacles have been seen on celebrities such as brad pitt and angelina jolie .\n\u201cwhen conceptualizing the campaign and story surrounding this milestone year for oliver peoples my mind went back to the beginning . when oliver peoples was founded in 1987 , the brand challenged the ostentatious eyewear trends of the era with its decidedly classic aesthetic , \u201d says creative director giampiero tagliaferri . \u201cthis was around the same time peter lindbergh was rising on the scene and changing fashion ' s view of beauty through his raw and minimalist photography . his ability to capture a story in his subjects ' eyes makes him a perfect fit to shoot eyewear . \u201d\noliver people\nafter midnight\nround titanium sunglasses with linear engraving . 80 ' s inspired fashioned after the late nights in new york and\ni think it ' s a good strategy . they are acquiring a brand that appeals to an entirely different consumer , and they can make oliver peoples more successful down the road ,\nsaid analyst mitch j . kummetz of brokerage firm d . a . davidson & co .\nlarry leight , its patriarch , founded oliver peoples on the sunset strip in 1986 . the brand found its stride within months of its launch after magazine editors selected his styles to splash across spreads in vogue and vanity fair , prompting the jet set\u2014 elton john , christy turlington , spike lee , and claudia schiffer , to name a few\u2014to sport the glasses . a pair of oliver peoples became immortalized when coveted by patrick bateman in bret easton ellis\u2019s label - conscious yuppy satire american psycho . after 30 years at the helm , larry leight left the company last year .\nthe acquisition - - valued at $ 46 . 7 million , excluding the assumption of debt and incentives - - is the first in the 35 - year history of foothill ranch - based oakley . company executives said the deal with oliver peoples would enable oakley to extend its reach while remaining true to its own branding .\nit was a simple thing of the community of venice not having a good optician and solving that problem . i worked there every day and hired a team . i didn\u2019t have garrett leight [ the brand ] at the time but carried oliver peoples and other brands . that was in 2009 and the brand didn\u2019t come until 2011 .\nto celebrate its 30th anniversary , luxury eyewear brand oliver peoples tapped peter lindbergh to shoot a star - studded campaign . titled\ndesert stories ,\nthe narrative follows four friends\u2014amber valletta , alex lundqvist , levi dylan , and jac\u2014as they traverse the picturesque landscapes of the mojave desert and discover an oasis in the form of a rustic american diner .\n: paul allen has mistaken me for this dickhead marcus halberstram . it seems logical because marcus also works at p & p ; and in fact does the same exact thing i do and he also has a penchant for valentino suits and oliver peoples glasses . marcus and i even go to the same barber , although i have a slightly better haircut .\nas part of its 30th - anniversary celebrations , la - based eyewear brand oliver peoples has created a capsule collection in collaboration with contemporary french eyewear brand alain mikli . both have a decades - long history of making innovative shades that go on to define a generation . who could possibly forget alain mikli ' s slatted shades made internationally famous by kanye west ?\nin fight club , brad pitt wears three different types of sunglasses in the movie ( all by oliver peoples : the aero , the op 523 , and the sunset , respectively ) . the op - 523 is by far the most popular ( and hard to get ! ) . check ebay where you can usually find a few pair for very high prices .\n10th anniversary limited release celebrating the movie fight club ' s 10th anniversary , oliver peoples re - released tyler durden ' s signature sunglasses in 2009 . the 523 , out of production since 2000 , was available for a limited time in two color options : silver frame with blood - red glasses and gold frame with orange glasses . only 75 of each will be sold , so this will also be an instant collector ' s item .\ni basically reverse - engineered an eyewear company : i worked at oliver peoples in every department . i learned what i needed to do , where to distribute it , how to market it . journalism is also a big part because we do a magazine that we release twice a year ; we have a tone of content on our site . we & apos ; re really focused on los angeles and telling the story from our point of view .\ndescription oliver peoples\nm - 4\nround metal sunglasses . vintage - inspired design reviving one of the first styles introduced in 1987 . hand - engraved feather pattern exclusive for the 30th anniversary collection . lens / bridge / temple ( in mm ) : 47 - 20 - 145 . flat base g - 15 ? ? lenses with antireflective coating add a cool , progressive touch . silicone nose pads for comfortable fit . 100 % uva / uvb protection\nhere , the two combine aesthetic signatures for a truly summery capsule\u2014just in time to hit the beach or jet set somewhere tropical . fittingly , mikli reintroduces a palm tree pattern ,\npalmier ,\nfirst created in 1987 , to two oliver peoples sunglass styles : gregory peck and remick . opting out of the traditional photography campaign , the two have tapped illustrator juanjo villalba bermudez to create a series of drawings that highlight what makes each pair of sunglasses unique .\ndescription oliver peoples sunglasses from the 30th anniversary collection . black acetate and metal frames . pin detail at temples and frame front . eye / bridge / temple ( in mm ) : 48 / 24 / 145 . round rose golden mirror lenses . contrast two - tone arms . 100 % uv protection . can be fitted with prescription lenses . made in italy . proposition 65 warning : sunglasses contain bisphenol a ( bpa ) , a chemical known to the state of . . .\ni definitely was pretty confident . we were also selling it in my store already maybe for three months and it was doing really well , so i was able to say ,\nlisten this stuff is selling , i & apos ; m in venice beach , it & apos ; s cool , there are movie stars who buy it and wear it and come back .\nbeing born into oliver peoples , it & apos ; s a good way to start a conversation .\ngarrett leight : i have a general attraction to it , but yes , my dad is the founder of oliver peoples , which he created about 26 years ago . so i grew up in that family , and worked there as a kid doing everything from filing to just being around the glasses . being young , and in the store , i was just kind of fooling around . but i\u2019ve always had an attraction to [ glasses ] , i\u2019ve always loved the process and the product .\ndescription oliver peoples\nm - 4 30th\nround metal sunglasses . vintage - inspired design reviving one of the first styles introduced in 1987 . hand - engraved feather pattern exclusive for the 30th anniversary collection . lens / bridge / temple ( in mm ) : 47 - 20 - 145 . flat base mirrored lenses with antireflective coating add a cool , progressive touch . silicone nose pads for comfortable fit . 100 % uva / uvb protection . made in italy . proposition 65 warning : . . .\noakley is a global leader in sport performance optics including premium sunglasses , goggles , and prescription eyewear . headquartered in southern california , the company ' s optics brand portfolio includes dragon , eye safety systems , fox racing , mosley tribes , oliver peoples , and paul smith spectacles . in addition to its global wholesale business , the company operates retail chains including bright eyes , oakley stores , sunglass icon and the optical shop of aspen . the company also offers a wide selection of oakley - branded apparel , footwear , watches and accessories . additional information is available at urltoken .\ngarrett leight is the first to admit that being the son of larry leight , founder of iconic , 30 - year - old eyewear brand oliver peoples , has benefited his own pursuits in the eyewear business . he learned the ropes working for his father & apos ; s company after attending college in los angeles , and while he initially wanted to break into journalism , he came to realize that eyewear was in his blood : in 2009 , he opened up an optical store ( a . kinney court ) in venice beach , then launched his own namesake brand in 2011 .\n2016 was quite the year . as the calendar winds down , some people are talking about 2016 as one of the worst years in human history , or at least in recent memory . indeed , last week tonight host john oliver captured this popular opinion in the show\u2019s year - end segment , \u201c fuck 2016 . \u201d\nsince the days of old hollywood , sunglasses have been key in helping celebrities maintain an air of mystery and effortlessly cool style . naturally , famous folk have preferred brands\u2014the act of which has vaulted certain ones to icon status . ray - bans are forever , and oakleys had their day in the 90s . in the past few years , though , two brands have dominated the internationally recognizable visages of jennifer lawrence , robert downey , jr . , and even our commander in chief : oliver peoples and garrett leight . what you might not realize , however , is that these two seemingly disparate lines are actually the brainchildren of a father - son eyeglass dynasty .\ni studied journalism in school . when i graduated i went to work for my dad at oliver peoples as a first job even though i wanted to work more in music or journalism , but i kind of fell in love with the environment and the company . that & apos ; s when i started to learn what an entrepreneur was and it made me thirsty to create my own environment , so i tried to absorb as much as i could from the company working in different departments \u2014 marketing , design , sales . somewhere along the line i was living in venice [ california ] and i developed this idea to open a store on abbot kinney .\nthere is no brand more buzz - worthy in the men\u2019s optic game heading into this summer than garrett leight ( proof ) , which means there is no individual more buzzed about than this 28 year - old californian with an inarguable pedigree : leight\u2019s father larry founded oliver peoples . the keys to the sunglasses kingdom weren\u2019t as appealing to leight early on ( he had dreams of the music world ) , but fittingly enough his creations now grace the faces of the kinds of icons he emulated , and drew inspiration from . leight spoke with us about his stint as a sports journalist , the perfect pair of understated frames , and why he\u2019ll always be buying magazines .\n2016 produced a trump presidency and witnessed the rise of the \u201calt - right\u201d and increasing violence against women , workers , and indigenous , lgbtq2 , and racialized peoples . 2016 also saw the approval of new pipelines , brexit , and the deaths of pop culture legends like prince , phife dawg , and david bowie and revolutionary figures like muhammad ali and fidel castro . in short , 2016 was merciless .\ndescription oliver people\nafter midnight\nround titanium sunglasses with linear engraving . 80 ' s inspired fashioned after the late nights in new york and styling of that era . lens / bridge / temple ( in mm ) : 49 - 22 - 145 . flat base mirrored lenses with antireflective coating add a cool , progressive touch . silicone nose pads for comfortable fit . 100 % uva / uvb protection . can be fitted with prescription lenses . made . . .\nall of our frames are hand - finished in china and we source materials from all over the world \u2014 japan , italy ; our hinges are from germany . what i really learned [ from working at oliver peoples ] was that there are only two ways to make something : the right way and the wrong way . once i learned how to make eyewear the right way , we were able to manufacture the frames at a really high quality at the best price point . i started designing and developing the collection in 2009 ( which was right after the recession ) , so i was really driven to deliver a product that was significantly less expensive than the high - quality eyewear brands that i was planning on competing with . they were like $ 320 - $ 500 and i wanted to be $ 225 - $ 350 . now we\u2019re $ 285 - $ 400 . the economy & apos ; s back , the brand & apos ; s gained a little equity and we continue to use really expensive materials , but we & apos ; re still lower than similar brands .\nit was 1986 and larry leight was scouring l . a . for early u . s . eyewear brands like american optical , bausch and lomb , and ray - ban to stock his new sunset plaza boutique , launched with brother dennis . \u201cwe got lucky , \u201d says leight . \u201cwe found an estate sale with a room full of american brand frames in their unopened , original packaging in mint condition . i offered to buy the room . \u201d\nthe santa monica native similarly stumbled upon his career path . \u201ccollege wasn\u2019t an option for me , \u201d he says . \u201ci needed to work right away to support myself . \u201d he enrolled in an optician program at the old downtown campus of l . a . city college . he then worked in a lab , cutting and shaping lenses , and later as a salesman and buyer for a high - end optical boutique . \u201cas a buyer , i learned why companies were making certain styles , \u201d says leight , \u201cand as a salesman , i knew what kinds sold . and those two didn\u2019t always match up . \u201d with his own line leight bridges the gap , embracing the spectacled icons of the past and giving them a modern twist .\nlos angeles has covered the people , food , culture , arts and entertainment , fashion , lifestyle , and news that define southern california since 1961 .\nwrite css or less and hit save . ctrl + space for auto - complete .\noakley to merge into luxottica group for us $ 29 . 30 per share | luxottica\nthis website or third - party tools used by the site itself use the cookies necessary for operation and useful for the objectives illustrated in the cookie policy , including the possibility of sending you advertisements according to your interests . if you want to know more or refuse consent to all or some of the cookies , consult the cookie policy .\nby closing this banner , scrolling this page , clicking on a link or continuing browsing in any other way , you will agree to use of the cookies .\nmilan , italy and foothill ranch , calif . , june 20 , 2007 \u2013 luxottica group s . p . a . ( nyse : lux ; mta : lux ) , global leader in eyewear , and oakley , inc . ( nyse : oo ) , worldwide specialist in sport performance optics , today jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement with the unanimous approval of both companies\u2019 boards of directors . under the agreement , luxottica group will acquire all of the outstanding shares of oakley for a cash purchase price of us $ 29 . 30 per share , together with the purchase of all outstanding options and other equity rights at the same price per share less the exercise price . the total purchase price will be approximately us $ 2 . 1 billion , representing an approximate premium of 18 % over the 30 - day average nyse trading price of oakley shares and approximately 24 % over the three - month average trading price .\noakley\u2019s board of directors fully supports this transaction and intends to recommend the offer to oakley\u2019s shareholders for approval .\nleonardo del vecchio , luxottica group chairman , stated , \u201cthis is a milestone for our group . significant changes in market dynamics require industry leaders to perfect a mix of best - inclass products and marketing with technical and operational capabilities . luxottica has long admired the oakley business and corporate culture , inspired by founder jim jannard . oakley and luxottica share a mutual commitment to quality , innovation , and technical skills \u2013 qualities which will help us to solidify oakley\u2019s brand position and luxottica\u2019s strong leadership in the market . i look forward to welcoming the talented oakley management team , led by scott olivet and colin baden , to our group . \u201d\nluxottica will fund the payment of the purchase price and transaction costs from operating cash flow , available line of credit , and credit facilities to be available at the closing . luxottica expects its pro forma net debt / ebitda ratio for end of 2007 to be approximately 2 . 3x1 .\nthe transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2007 . this acquisition is subject to the approval of oakley ' s shareholders and the satisfaction of other customary conditions , including various governmental approvals .\nluxottica and oakley will hold a joint conference call to discuss the proposed transaction with the investment community on thursday , june 21 , 2007 , at 8 : 00 am pdt / 11 : 00 am edt / 4 : 00 pm bst / 5 : 00 pm cet . the audio web cast will be also available at luxottica group\u2019s corporate web site at urltoken and on oakley\u2019s investor web site at urltoken . a replay of the conference call will be available starting on june 22 at 12 : 00 am edt , calling from usa : + 1 ( 866 ) 583 1035 , passcode 699162 # . members of the media may participate in the call in a \u201clisten - only\u201d mode . please note that a slide presentation will be available for download from luxottica group\u2019s investor relations corporate web site at urltoken and on oakley\u2019s investor web site at urltoken shortly before the start of the audio web cast .\noakley , inc . will file a proxy statement and other relevant documents concerning the proposed merger with the u . s . securities and exchange commission . oakley , inc . shareholders are urged to read the definitive proxy statement when it becomes available because it will contain important information regarding this transaction . shareholders may obtain , free of charge , a copy of the definitive proxy statement ( when it becomes available ) and other documents filed by oakley , inc . with the sec ( urltoken ) . in addition , documents filed with the sec by oakley , inc . will be available free of charge from the company . oakley , inc . and its directors and executive officers and certain other of its employees may be soliciting proxies from stockholders of oakley , inc . in favor of the proposed transaction . information concerning the participants in the proxy solicitation will be set forth in the proxy statement when it is filed with the sec .\nluxottica group received investment advice from rothschild inc . and legal advice from winston & strawn llp . oakley received investment advice from goldman sachs & co . and legal advice from skadden , arps , slate , meagher & flom llp .\ncertain statements in this press release may constitute \u201cforward - looking statements\u201d as defined in the private securities litigation reform act of 1995 . such statements involve risks , uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are anticipated . such risks and uncertainties include , but are not limited to , the risk that the merger will not be completed , the ability to successfully introduce and market new products , the ability to maintain an efficient distribution network , the ability to predict future economic conditions and changes in consumer preferences , the ability to achieve and manage growth , the ability to negotiate and maintain favorable license arrangements , the availability of correction alternatives to prescription eyeglasses , fluctuations in exchange rates , the ability to effectively integrate recently acquired businesses , as well as other political , economic and technological factors and other risks referred to in luxottica group and oakley\u2019s filings with the u . s . securities and exchange commission . these forward - looking statements are made as of the date hereof and , under u . s . securities regulation , neither luxottica group nor oakley assumes any obligation to update them .\nsuch risks and uncertainties also include , but are not limited to , the occurrence of any event , change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement ; the outcome of any legal proceedings that have been , or will be , instituted related to the merger agreement ; the inability to complete the merger due to the failure to obtain oakley stockholder approval for the merger or the failure to satisfy other conditions to complete the merger , including the receipt of all regulatory approvals related to the merger ; risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations and the potential difficulties in employee retention as a result of the merger ; the ability to recognize the benefits of the merger ; the amount of the costs , fees , expenses and charges related to the merger and the actual terms of certain financings that will be obtained for the merger .\noakley and its directors , executive officers and other members of its management and employees may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from its shareholders in connection with the proposed merger . information concerning the interests of oakley participants in the solicitation , which may be different than those of oakley shareholders generally , is set forth in oakley proxy statements and annual reports on form 10 - k , previously filed with the sec , and will be set forth in the proxy statement relating to the transaction when it becomes available . investors and security holders of oakley are urged to read these materials when they become available because they will contain important information about oakley , luxottica group and the merger . the proxy statement and other relevant material ( when they become available ) and any other documents filed by oakley with the sec may be obtained free of charge by contacting oakley\u2019s investor relations department , going to oakley\u2019s investor web site at investor . oakley . com , or the sec\u2019s web site at www . sec . gov .\nlance allega investor relations / media relations oakley , inc . + 1 ( 949 ) 672 - 6985 lallega @ urltoken\n1 the forecast of the pro forma ratio of net debt to ebitda for fiscal year 2007 is not a measure of performance under generally accepted accounting principles in the united states ( u . s . gaap ) .\nvoters will go to the polls on september 14 in what will mark the longest election campaign in the nation ' s history .\nopposition leader tony abbott welcomes the pm ' s decision to announce the federal election will be held on september 14 .\nthe prime minister julia gillard during an address to the national press club , in canberra . picture : gary ramage\nin a speech at the national press club prime minister gillard confirmed the election date .\nthe prime minister said her early announcement would allow business and consumers to\nplan their year\n. but it was also a challenge to the opposition to deliver policy detail sooner than it might want .\nthe benefit of fixing the date now is not just the end of speculation about election timing . it gives shape and order to year ,\nshe said .\nand it enables it to be one , not of fevered campaigning but of cool and reasons deliberation .\nnot a year without passion \u2013 because elections are the time in our national life where values should contend , where alternate plans should be compared and considered .\nno surprises also means no excuses . australians aren & apos ; t interested in campaigns without content , platitudes devoid of purpose .\nthere is now clearly the time \u2026 for the people and parties contesting the election to lay out their fully - detailed costed plans for the timely consideration of voters .\nthe prime minister will advise the governor - general to dissolve the house of representatives and issue writs on monday , august 12 for the september 14 election .\nopposition leader tony abbott made a statement welcomed the announcement and said the election would be about trust .\nms gillard said she did not want to start the nation & apos ; s\nlongest election campaign\n.\nit should be clear to all which are the days of governing , and which are the days of campaigning .\nms gillard said she reflected over the summer and thought it was not right for australians to be forced into a guessing game .\nshe said she had consulted with her deputy wayne swan and her senior colleagues about the date .\ntony abbott welcomed labor\u2019s announcement of a poll date and declaring the campaign about trust .\nrepeatedly hailing his \u201cpositive plans\u201d in front of a liberal party campaign backdrop , the opposition leader this afternoon said the coalition was ready for an election after recently launching its real solution policy platform .\n\u201cthis election is about trust , \u201d mr abbott said , pointing to trust as important to keep the cost of living down , boosting job security and protecting the nation\u2019s borders .\n\u201cthe choice before the australian people could not be clearer . it\u2019s more tax or less . it\u2019s more regulation or less . it\u2019s less competence or more . it\u2019s less freedom of more . \u201d\nwhile mr abbott focused on positivity , he did attack ms gillard\u2019s speech before she announced the election date .\n\u201cthe only real statement in the prime minister\u2019s in her press club speech was that the australian people need to pay more tax , \u201d he said .\nbut mr abbott did not take questions at his press conference at parliament house , saying he would do so tomorrow at his national press club speech and that frontbenchers joe hockey and christopher pyne would take questions this afternoon .\nms gillard has confirmed she spoke with nsw independents tony windsor and rob oakeshott about the election date before making the announcement today .\nmr oakeshott said :\ni welcome the certainty of a september 14 federal election date announced . parliament runs full term , election date confirmed .\nfederal nsw independent mp tony windsor welcomed the announcement of the election day , saying calling it now would provide certainty .\nbut he admitted the early announcement would mean the next eight months might well see both major parties in campaign mode .\nin the past , australians have been frustratingly on & apos ; election alert & apos ; for long periods of time and , in this & apos ; hung & apos ; parliament , on the brink of an election from day one if you believe the opposition leader and some sections of the media ,\nhe said in a statement .\nshadow treasurer joe hockey was concerned about the state of the budget which a coalition government might inherit .\nelection on sept 14 is before the final budget outcome is revealed for the current year ,\nhe tweeted .\nmr hockey also tweeted :\njulia gillard is giving herself certainty about the election date but won & apos ; t give australian families certainty about ` savings & apos ; impacts\n. liberal frontbencher malcolm turnbull said : \u201cdeeply disappointed that julia gillard chose to hold the election on yom kippur - the most solemn and sacred day of the jewish year . \u201d\ninfluential liberal mp josh frydenberg echoed the concern , taking to twitter to say\nthis disenfranchises many jewish australians and is incredibly sloppy work\n.\n\u201cbring it on . bring it on . bring it on ! \u201d mr perrett said .\nso , the fed election is on sept 14 - how much more damage can labor do in 7 months ?\nhe tweeted .\nthe greens say they will seek a multi - party commitment to adopt fixed - term elections .\nkevin rudd has declared he will campaign in every state to help government & apos ; s re - election chances .\nbut the former prime minister has refused to answer several questions about the woman who deposed him , including her decision to set an election date so early .\nmr rudd said he had already been asked by local mps to campaign in every state .\nwhen asked about his own leadership intentions , mr rudd said he had already made them clear last february .\nlast february he promised not to run against ms gillard again after she resoundingly won a leadership ballot .\nthe coalition is a firm favourite with at least one bookmaker to win the september election .\npunters are putting money on the coalition to win the september 14 federal election with their odds cut to $ 1 . 22 from $ 1 . 26 within hours of ms gillard announcing the date .\nsportingbet australia chief executive michael sullivan said if the pm was anticipating a positive reaction to her election announcement , she may be surprised . punters have responded by backing the coalition into even shorter odds .\nwe actually thought there would be some support for the alp after the announcement , & apos ; & apos ; mr sullivan said in a statement . labor & apos ; s odds drifted from $ 3 . 75 to $ 4 . 15 .\nwe can & apos ; t find anyone interested in backing them , & apos ; & apos ; he said .\na jws research poll of 54 marginal seats predicted federal labor could lose 18 seats and its hold on government .\ncity index chief market analyst peter esho said selection of saturday , september 14 as the date for the next federal election was unsurprising .\nthat & apos ; s within the ballpark range of probable dates that most forecasters were assuming ,\nmr esho said .\neveryone was assuming that this government would try to go as long as it can into its term , so there & apos ; s no real surprise with september .\nthe australian stock market and dollar had a muted reaction to ms gillard & apos ; s poll date announcement , which came shortly before 1pm aedt .\nmr esho said the decision to go to the polls in september could indicate the federal government was not too concerned about its budget situation .\nhe said there had been no policy announcements accompanying the announcement of the election date , which might indicate that the government could have some surprises up its sleeve when treasurer wayne swan announces the federal budget on may 14 .\none of the biggest issues weighing on the market has been political instability , not necessarily who holds government ,\nmr esho said .\nthe prime minster began her speech , which outlined her priorities for 2013 , by declaring most australians fear our children will not lead a better life than themselves .\ni want this audience to feel all the force of that concern . i most certainly do , the prime minister told the national press club in canberra .\nms gillard pointed to insecurity for many following the global financial crisis , and extra pressures fro the ordeal of long commutes to work to paying household bills .\nit means it can be a struggle to make ends meet and it can seem far harder to get ahead in the post - gfc world ,\nshe said .\nit means we are more likely than earlier generations to face the challenges of parenting and caring for older parents at the same time .\ncombined with the travel time to work and , for some , concern about community safety , life can be very stressed and pressurised .\nthrough all this , we are more connected with information about world events and causes of community anxiety than ever before .\nover time , the uncertainties and pressures we live with have led some of us to be concerned that our children won & apos ; t live a better life than us .\nthe speech highlighted families as a priority for labor and the focus of broader economic policy this election year with the prime minister pledging to make the next generation\nstronger , fairer , smarter\n.\nas a generation of australians , our greatest task , our highest calling , is to build a future of greater shared opportunity and less risk for the next generation ,\nsaid ms gillard .\ni want to eradicate any sense we can & apos ; t get this done . as a nation , we are strong , fair by instinct , smart .\ni know that we have it within us to ensure the next generation of australians is stronger , fairer , smarter . i am an optimist ; everything we have achieved as a nation reinforces that optimism , everything we are planning delivers on it .\nbut ms gillard foreshadowed tough budget measures - what she called\nlong - term saving measures\n- to pay for that security by warning that governments were facing their toughest revenue raising periods for years .\nas expected , she nominated increased school funding and creation of a national disability insurance scheme as the destinations for much of the savings , but did not in her speech say where the cuts would be made .\nthe prime minister said government revenue per unit of national output was at the lowest since the early 1990s .\nin other words , for a given amount of economic income generated , less money is finishing in the public purse , to be used for the australian people ,\nshe said .\nwe are experiencing a proportional reduction in the amount of revenue being generated from any given amount of economic income . this is part of a trend which is felt worldwide .\nnow , the immediate effect of this was made clear by the deputy prime minister ( treasurer wayne swan ) last december .\nwhile within our medium - term fiscal strategy , spending is tightly constrained , the amount of tax collected from all sources - particularly from company tax - is significantly lower than independent forecasters or the treasury have anticipated .\ncompared to the public revenue which was forecast on the eve of the global financial crisis in 2008 , what has actually been collected in tax since is far lower - on average , lower by more than $ 30 billion every year .\neven compared to what was forecast once the worst of the global financial crisis had passed , annual revenue is tens of billions of dollars below what was expected .\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 ) .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwe are partnering with someone whose products are a little more premium , a little more fashionable and in a zone of the market that would not be appropriate for us to do with the oakley brand ,\nchief executive scott olivet said .\nso we looked at who would be a great partner in that and we found them .\nanalysts described the deal as a marriage of opposites that made sense on a number of levels . oakley is known for cutting - edge technology and optics and its flashy advertisements , many featuring athletes such as seven - time tour de france winner lance armstrong , skateboard champion ryan sheckler and snowboarding champion laura hadar . last year oakley introduced a line of eyewear equipped with bluetooth cellular technology , which allows hands - free wireless communication .\nthat was a primary reason for agreeing to the sale , said leight , noting that his three brands go head - to - head with deep - pocketed competitors such as dior , gucci and chanel .\ni can ' t achieve our vision and our dreams operating as a family business ,\nleight said of his 53 - employee operation .\nit was the right time to attract the right buyer .\noakley said the deal had been completed with the approval of founder and chairman jim jannard , who owns 64 % of shares .\noakley announced the deal after markets closed . its shares rose 32 cents to $ 16 . 24 in regular trading and were little changed after hours . the company is scheduled to announce fourth - quarter and full - year 2005 earnings today .\nhow to update some of your winter staples so they work for . . .\n: there are no more barriers to cross . all i have in common with the uncontrollable and the insane , the vicious and the evil , all the mayhem i have caused and my utter indifference toward it i have now surpassed . my pain is constant and sharp , and i do not hope for a better world for anyone . in fact , i want my pain to be inflicted on others . i want no one to escape . but even after admitting this , there is no catharsis ; my punishment continues to elude me , and i gain no deeper knowledge of myself . no new knowledge can be extracted from my telling . this confession has meant nothing .\n: i like to dissect girls . did you know i ' m utterly insane ?\n: howard , it ' s bateman , patrick bateman . you ' re my lawyer so i think you should know : i ' ve killed a lot of people . some girls in the apartment uptown uh , some homeless people maybe 5 or 10 um an nyu girl i met in central park . i left her in a parking lot behind some donut shop . i killed bethany , my old girlfriend , with a nail gun , and some man uh some old faggot with a dog last week . i killed another girl with a chainsaw , i had to , she almost got away and uh someone else there i can ' t remember maybe a model , but she ' s dead too . and paul allen . i killed paul allen with an axe in the face , his body is dissolving in a bathtub in hell ' s kitchen . i don ' t want to leave anything out here . i guess i ' ve killed maybe 20 people , maybe 40 . i have tapes of a lot of it , uh some of the girls have seen the tapes . i even , um . . . i ate some of their brains , and i tried to cook a little . tonight i , uh , i just had to kill a lot of people . and i ' m not sure i ' m gonna get away with it this time . i guess i ' ll uh , i mean , ah , i guess i ' m a pretty uh , i mean i guess i ' m a pretty sick guy . so , if you get back tomorrow , i may show up at harry ' s bar , so you know , keep your eyes open .\n: i ' m into , uh , well , murders and executions , mostly .\n: well , most guys i know who are in mergers and acquisitions really don ' t like it .\n: their early work was a little too new wave for my tastes , but when sports came out in ' 83 , i think they really came into their own , commercially and artistically . the whole album has a clear , crisp sound , and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost . he ' s been compared to elvis costello , but i think huey has a far more bitter , cynical sense of humor .\n: yes it is ! in ' 87 , huey released this , fore , their most accomplished album . i think their undisputed masterpiece is\nhip to be square\n, a song so catchy , most people probably don ' t listen to the lyrics . but they should , because it ' s not just about the pleasures of conformity , and the importance of trends , it ' s also a personal statement about the band itself .\n: there is an idea of a patrick bateman ; some kind of abstraction . but there is no real me : only an entity , something illusory . and though i can hide my cold gaze , and you can shake my hand and feel flesh gripping yours and maybe you can even sense our lifestyles are probably comparable . . . i simply am not there .\n: you ' re a fucking ugly bitch . i want to stab you to death , and then play around with your blood .\n: i live in the american gardens building on w . 81st street on the 11th floor . my name is patrick bateman . i ' m 27 years old . i believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine . in the morning if my face is a little puffy i ' ll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches . i can do 1000 now . after i remove the ice pack i use a deep pore cleanser lotion . in the shower i use a water activated gel cleanser , then a honey almond body scrub , and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub . then i apply an herb - mint facial mask which i leave on for 10 minutes while i prepare the rest of my routine . i always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol , because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older . then moisturizer , then an anti - aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion .\n: i ' m fucking serious . it ' s fucking over , us , this is no joke . i don ' t think we should see each other any more .\n: but your friends are my friends and my friends are your friends . i really don ' t think it would work . you have a little something . . .\n: i know that your friends are my friends and , uh . . . i ' ve thought about that . you can have ' em .\n:\nwhen i see a pretty girl walking down the street , i think two things . one part wants me to take her out , talk to her , be real nice and sweet and treat her right .\n:\nwhat her head would look like on a stick . . ."]}
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[ \u2026 ]\nskirmish paintball is a great way to nuture and develop many important life skills in an environment that young people will respond to . ideal for school excursions and activity days , skirmish paintball have developed a range of game scenarios which provide a naturally exciting and mentally stimulating environment .\nin december 2014 the skirmish venue at necton closed and merged its business with the norwich venue .\nskirmish junior paintball is a great way to nurture and develop many important life skills . paintball is set in an environment that young people will respond to . see more . . .\nskirmish scotland has locations throughout the uk from the shetlands downwards . no place is too far , as we at skirmish scotland have a mobile unit which allows us to bring the fun to you .\ntop gun paintball is the only way to guarantee the best paintball experience . . .\nskirmish exeter , paintball devon is one of the safest , most professional , and most trusted venues avaliable in the uk . we surpass all the requirements of the ukpsf ( paintball governing body in the uk ) , and we constantly receive 5 star ratings and reviews from our previous customers . skirmish paintball exeter , devon , your gateway to an action - packed paintball day !\npaintball banbury was lots better than i thought it would be . never done anything like this before , but had a great time . instructors were excellent ! would fully recommend skirmish paintball .\nall of us at skirmish paintball norwich want to wish all of our players , past , present and future a very happy . . . urltoken\nwith packages to suit all budgets , you ' ll find the perfect paintballing battleground for you and your friends here at skirmish paintball sherwood forest .\nour skirmish paintball wristbands are a great way of of never forgetting your day with us and they look great too ! match them with our skirmish dog tags and you ' ll certainly stand out from the crowd while wearing the height of fashion .\nthe first paintball venue to open in norfolk was skirmish paintball games , which opened on the 1st march 1987 at foxcovet wood , necton , just off the a47 between swaffham and east dereham .\n* at skirmish paintball games leeds & yorkshire , we rely heavily on reccomendations and return customers so we always strive to give the best customer service possible .\nat skirmish paintball norwich we believe it is our duty to give you the best days paintball that we can , not only can we offer you some of the best paintball fields , but the personal service that goes with it . on arrival at one of our skirmish paintball norwich paintball parks you will be assigned to your \u201ccompany\u201d and introduced to your paintball marshals who will look after you for the day . each company is a game , and we usually play 10 to 12 players per team .\nyour paintball experience will be nothing but action - packed , with the wide range of fantastic game zones on offer . please note - for anyone seeking to play paintball in nottingham , the skirmish nottingham venue is your most conveniently located paintball centre - and the leading paintball centre in the east midlands !\nprepare to lock , load and experience the adventure with skirmish paintball nottingham . we boast more exhilarating game zones than you can shake a stick at and you ' d better have your game face on if you want to be crowned king of our skirmish paintballing nottingham venue !\nskirmish paintball devon have been the industry leader for over 27 years . other paintball sites will come and go , but the only paintball company that continues to grow and stay successful is skirmish . this isn ' t down to luck . there is a reason that thousands of customers return to us year after year for a repeat experience of their last epic day out .\nanother paintball company in nottingham , the paintball jungle , says the sport is gaining mainstream acceptance .\nproviding the finest paintball venue for wolverhampton , stafford , shrewsbury , walsall , telford and west bromwich ! if you are looking for the finest paintballing in the west midlands then skirmish paintball games hilton park , wolverhampton is the paintball venue for you ! with our amazing paintballing game zones we can offer you a paintball day out like no other . at skirmish paintball wolverhampton , we rely heavily on reccomendations and return customers so we always strive to give the best customer service possible .\nthe sport is introduced to australia under the name of skirmish games . also this year the nsg splatmaster was the first successful mass produced paintball specific marker produced solely for the sport of paintball . prior to the splatmaster\nhere at skirmish adult paintball groups are our specialty . whether it be a birthday , stag or hen party , work outing or just for fun , adult paintball we got it covered . see more . . .\nin those days there were only two major players , skirmish paintball games which was a british company , using british equipment , and the survival game using american equipment .\nprepare to lock , load and experience the adventure with skirmish paintball sherwood forest . we boast more exhilarating game zones than you can shake a stick at and you ' d better have your game face on if you want to be crowned king of our skirmish paintballing sherwood forest venue !\nset in 50 acres of deciduous woodland this remained norfolk\u2019s major paintball venue till its demise in 2014 when its planning permission had ran out and moved operations to the new skirmish paintball venue on plumstead road east in norwich .\nwhen you arrive at skirmish , you absolutely want to check out the paintball rental upgrades available in the skirmish pro - shop . upgrades are a great way to increase your game advantage , try before you buy , add some extra body protection or simply , just look cooler than your friends .\ngame face paintball is created as a joint venture of crossman corporation / sheridan , and leading paintball manufacturer procaps inc . known for the draxxus paintball brand .\nthere is no experience necessary to play here at skirmish paintball . we will provide your paintball equipment and our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always on hand to answer your questions , give you tips and help with whatever you need .\nbattles & paddles , also known as skirmish paintball and pocono whitewater rafting , is our oldest and most popular activity package . battle it out at skirmish , the best paintball game in the world and the next day paddle the exciting whitewater rapids of the lehigh river with our sister company pocono whitewater . talk about an adrenaline booster ! please call [ \u2026 ]\nall corporate events can be tailor made to suit your requirement , and by dealing with skirmish paintball games your can be suytre that you will get the corporate event they wanted . with almost two decades of experience in the ' corporate events ' and\ncorporate team building\nmarket , skirmish paintball can provide countless variations to the basic format , to suit any objective .\nall corporate events can be tailor made to suit your requirement , and by dealing with skirmish paintball games your can be sure that you will get the corporate event they wanted . with almost two decades of experience in the ' corporate events ' and\ncorporate team building\nmarket , skirmish paintball can provide countless variations to the basic format , to suit any objective .\nas years passed and the popularity of paintball increased more companies started to manufacture paintball equipment and these suppliers started selling direct to paintball fields and the general public alike .\nit was lots better than i thought it would be . never done anything like this before , but had a great time . instructors were excellent ! would fully recommend skirmish paintball aylesbury .\nour nottingham paintball venue has multiple themed game arenas created by our experienced marshalls using a combination of natural and man - made cover . opened in 1988 skirmish sherwood forest was one of the first paintball sites in the area and has since developed into one of the country ' s leading paintball venues .\ntop gun paintball games ' owner , raymond gong , founded and legalized paintball in new jersey on may 2 , 1988 .\nput down the game controller and celebrate your birthday outdoors at skirmish paintball . this is your chance to bring your friends and play a real paintball game map . you\u2019ll love it and your friends will be talking about your paintball birthday party for months ! plus , we make it really easy for mom \u2013 she just [ \u2026 ]\nif you ' re looking for the authority in paintball then you ' ve certainly found it with skirmish paintball . we are the uk ' s number 1 supplier of paintballing packages for all age ranges , with an excellent array of kids paintball games , stag and hen party events and a first class array of action packed scraps .\nwe\u2019ve been involved in paintball now for nearly three decades and started the very first paintball site in norfolk . so here\u2019s a little history about paintball in norfolk and how it all started .\n3 . in the event of a dispute arising from the use or contents of this website we skirmish paintball games and you the user , agree to exclusively accept the jurisdiction of the courts of england and wales .\nwe offer mini paintball , low impact paintball for ages 8 years and above . prices start from \u00a312 . 50 per child .\nprepare your itchy trigger fingers . don the overalls . target practice in the backgarden . it doesn ' t take much to get ready for a day of paintball but it takes a lot to be king of skirmish paintball norfolk . you ' d better have your game face ready !\nthankyou so much for taking the time to post this excellent appraisal , we strive to make it a brilliant day for everyone that comes to our skirmish central paintball park . we look forward to welcoming you back soon !\nto experience the adventure with us - book your paintballing package now by heading over to our prices section or take a look at our game zone section to see what lies in store at our skirmish nottingham paintball venue .\nskirmish paintball is based in an 800 - acre woodland site , and has been sending units into adventurous territory for over 25 years . gunslingers can explore an arsenal of game zones , including bunker hill and the forest of darkness .\nenola gaye smoke grenade review - skirmish paintball bristol we had an enola gaye smoke grenade in our wet overalls , which had been through a 40 minute wash ! . . . . . . so , did it work ? . . . . yes of course it did ! this is why we use enola gaye at skirmish bristol because they are the best pyrotechnics in the uk by far !\nonly 6 miles away from edinburgh - skirmish scotland paintball offers action packed days of paintballing at one of the uk ' s longest running paintball sites . skirmish paint balling offers over 15 different paintballing game scenarios , a covered seating area , ladies and gents changing rooms and toilets , site shop for sweets and refreshments with free tea and coffee all day , and a secure area for valuables . a range of hot and cold snacks is available to purchase throughout your visit .\nrelease your inner viking ! here at skirmish axe throwing is one of the newer activities added to a long list at this fantastic venue . see more . . .\nwe ' re paintball norwich . we have a huge range of ground - breaking paintball gamezones and state of the art facilities . we cater for any size paintball group as well as occasion . talk to us , paintball norwich , today and we can talk you through our amazing range of paintball packages and help you organise the best day of your life !\nwe ' re paintball norfolk . we have a huge range of ground - breaking paintball gamezones and state of the art facilities . we cater for any size paintball group as well as occasion . talk to us , paintball norfolk , today and we can talk you through our amazing range of paintball packages and help you organise the best day of your life !\nwhether you want to play skirmish in central birmingham , oxford , milton keynes , buckinghamshire , south birmingham , north birmingham or leeds contact us now for your nearest venue .\nchildren\u2019s mini paintball is proving more and more popular for birthdays , sports teams and end of school events . here at skirmish we pride ourselves on delivering a fun filled action packed event for any age from 8 + . see more . . .\nare you looking for adrenaline pumping fun ? do you need a little thrill in your life ? skirmish paintball is the largest paintball facility in the world with 50 + maps and 750 acres . we have something for every level of paintball player . from our 2 castles to our cities to our wooded maps , we can promise you it will not be a boring day . add pocono whitewater and pocono biking to make it a multiple day discounted adventure ! call 1 - 800 - skirmish ( 754 - 7647 ) and we ' ll help you plan your trip !\nhere at skirmish paintball games leeds & yorkshire you will find not only do we have one of the largest paintballing venues in yorkshire , but were also one the most accessable from leeds - just check out the how to find us page for details .\na day at leeds paintball provides young people with a physical and mental workout that will have them running around breathing in fresh air while making them think on their feet . under the supervision of highly trained marshals , skirmish paintball is designed to assist in the development of leadership , team work , self confidence and problem solving .\nby this time paintball equipment was freely entering the uk and they opened purely under the name of q . e . d . paintball . ian and ivan were major tournament paintball players and operated monthly tournaments from the venue , which became the major venue for the paintball teams in norfolk and cambridgeshire .\nwe now cater for ages 8 years old and above , mini paintball low impact paintball , from only \u00a312 . 50 per child , call for details\nmake your party a day to remember with a paintball birthday party at skirmish norfolk . with over 25 years of experience , we know how to host the best birthday paintball parties , making your day that extra bit special . why not surprise a friend or family member with a day of exciting paintballing as the perfect birthday gift !\nat top the crossman / nelspot 707 paintball gun , a pair representing the first ever beneath it is the crossman 150 . 22 pellet gun paintball gun thanks to bacci paintball urltoken notice the identical grip , trigger and lower tube .\nit also was the first paintball venue to bring in a proper training scheme for paintball marshals which was later copied by the ukpsf , the governing body of paintball in the uk , which was then spread out to ukpsf sites .\na weekend well spent with the help of some friends , building an new checkpoint area at skirmish exeter . there is plenty of work still to be done , but . . .\n2 . on receipt of your payment you will receive an email confirming your booking . this email will include information on how to find skirmish exeter , start times and contact details .\nthis is our most popular paintball package . there is no experience necessary to play skirmish paintball . we will provide all the equipment you need for a fun day of play . all group sizes are welcome . you can even come by yourself ! if you come alone or with a group of less than 20 players , you [ \u2026 ]\nat junction 11 or junction 10a off the m6 , skirmish paintballing hilton park is the paintball venue for wolverhampton . here at wolverhampton paintball you will find not only do we have one of the largest paintballing venues in wolverhampton , but were also one the most accessable from the midlands area - just check out our location and contact details below .\nour paintball skirmish grounds in brisbane boast 13 different playing fields with a variety of sizes and terrain for any strategy and the scenario that you choose to play . hone your sharpshooting in the trenches arena or flank and surprise your enemies in m . i . a .\ntippmann sports sponsors special ops paintball brigade . bringing special ops and tippmann closer together\n1991 paintball began in earnest in france , denmark and many other european countries .\npaintball is a group activity combining teamwork , strategy and quick thinking , your visit to nottingham ' s skirmish will be a rewarding and thrilling experience for women , men and kids from the age of 9 years and upwards ( please call us for kids paintballing days ) .\nour mission at skirmish paintball norwich , is to give you the most exciting , thrilling paintballing day out in the norwich area ! we specialise in small games of 20 - 30 players with expert tuition . in norfolk we have two paintballing venues , one north of thetford with 14 paintball zones , and one on the outskirts of norwich with nine paintball zones . see full information , inluding essential battle tactics and gameplay tips for these arenas .\nthe county of norfolk was in the forefront of paintball , being one of the first counties outside the home counties to open a paintball venue way back in 1987 .\na day of paintball provides young people with a physical and mental workout that will have them running around breathing in fresh air while making them think on their feet . under the supervision of highly trained marshals , skirmish paintball is designed to assist in the development of leadership , team work , self confidence and problem solving . we cater for ages 8 and above .\nprices start for \u00a312 . 50 per player for our junior splatmaster mini paintball parties .\nthe nottingham paintball centre serves the needs of anyone looking to play paintball near nottingham or in fact anywhere in the east midlands . located just outside nottingham , and with another venue at sheffield , we own and manage the best paintball venues in the area .\nproviding the finest paintball venue in norwich , just 10 minutes from norwich city centre .\nwith our spread of paintball sites in norfolk , and north suffolk , it means that you are never more than half an hour from one of norfolk\u2019s best paintball parks .\npaintball walsall is our longest running site \u2013 we\u2019ve been playing paintball there since 1986 . there are some truly great game scenarios here . we have a superb location 2 mins from the m6 junction 11 . so if you\u2019re looking for paintball walsall look no further we are the closest paintball venue , only 1o minutes drive . the first paintball centre to open in the midlands . we now cater for 6 year olds and above .\ninstead of an easter egg this weekend why not treat your loved ones to a day out with us on our easter special at skirmish paintball games nottingham . spaces still available on saturday , which gives you 2 days to recover before you head back to work after the bank holiday weekend .\na day of paintball provides young people with a physical and mental workout that will have them running around breathing in fresh air while making them think on their feet . under the supervision of highly trained marshals , skirmish paintball is designed to assist in the development of leadership , team work , self confidence and problem solving . we now cater for ages 8 and above all for details .\nso be prepared to infiltrate enemy territory , destroy bases , eliminate enemy troops , rescue hostages and have lots of paintball fun . refered to as \u201cpaintball nirvana\u201d by paintballer magazine .\nin these early days of paintball the major franchise companies in the uk had tied up the supply of paintball equipment and paintballs with all the major suppliers , so it was impossible to open a paintball venue unless you bought a franchise from one of the major players .\nour paintball maps contain everything you could possibly want in field topography ; open fields , dense woods , creeks , bridges , swamps , rhododendron trees , forts , villages , two castles , cargo containers , tanks , airplanes , speedball arenas , and inflatable bunkers . you name it \u2013 skirmish has it !\nheartbreak ridge paintball is now only a 45 min drive from just about anywhere in sydney .\nwhich they are tagging paintball 2 . 0 , and now kingmann spyder has just announced a\nthe survival game was the second paintball venue to open in norfolk in 1988 under the name of q . e . d . paintball in woodland adjoining cromer road and green lane .\nthere are really seven paintball guns that chart the history of paintball . there are many others that were manufactured but these seven were pivotal to the game as we know it today .\nthe game zones at our norwich paintball sites have been carefully laid out to give you a variety of paintball scenarios , each one challenging you in a different way , but with the core belief that each paintball field should encourage movement and team work , rather than static play .\n1992 the nppl ( national professional paintball league ) was founded . this organisation still exists today .\n8 . only paintballs & pyrotechnics supplied by skirmish on the day of your event may be used during your session . anyone found to be using paintballs or pyrotechnics from another source will be excluded from the centre without a refund .\n1988 the ippa ( international paintball players association ) was founded as a non - profit organisation . they focus on expansion , education and knowledge about the sport . odense paintball was founded in denmark .\nhere at skirmish we have more than 30 years experience in running paintballing games . we offer the best and most professional paintballing experience in the uk and as accredited members of the ukpsf , ensure the highest standards of entertainment and safety .\n9 . only paintballs & pyrotechnics supplied by skirmish exeter on the day of your event may be used during your session . anyone found to be using paintballs or pyrotechnics from another source will be excluded from the centre without a refund .\nit\u2019s been a fascinating couple of decades , watching paintball grow and continue to flourish . despite claims of a \u2018short - lived - trend\u2019 paintball has grown an international community of players , fans and followers .\nneed some extra paintballs ? add more balls to your paintball package , ring now for more details .\nstart your bachelor party off right at skirmish paintball . a crazy adrenaline rush and a great excuse as to why you have those hickies ( i mean welts ) all over yourself the next day . stay sober , let your best friends \u201clight you up\u201d , and actually remember the fun you had . tell your best man to pick [ \u2026 ]\ndespite a few hen parties trying the game , all paintball organisers agree the sport is dominated by males .\nyesterday\u2019s stag party taking full advantage of the gorgeous weather we\u2019ve been having . # stagdo # paintball \u2026 urltoken\ngame ( billed as the\nworld ' s largest paintball game\nat jack frost mountain , pa .\n1982 caleb strong opened the first paintball arena in rochester , ny . charles gaines sold it under the name \u2018national survival game\u2019 ( nsg ) . pursuit marketing inc . was founded and began producing articles about paintball .\ncan we bring a birthday cake and snacks ? yes , feel free to bring any drinks , snacks and cakes you wish ( we at skirmish dorset are always feeling hungry : - ) ) \u2013 tea / coffee / squash are available free all day .\n6 . you may download or print selections of this web site if only used for your personal information and not for reproduction . except where stated the text , graphics and information of the web site are the copyright of skirmish paintball games copying and storage of this web site for permanent use or incorporation and reproduction whether for new media or paper use is strictly prohibited .\nhe didn ' t have the idea for a gun to shoot paintballs , he didn ' t even design or build the first paintball gun . james hales is still an important and valuable part of paintball history , after all it ' s his design of paintball gun that gurnsey , noel and gaines used in the first game . but he wasn ' t first , so he ' s not on the the who invented paintball list .\nwith packages to suit all budgets , you ' ll find the perfect paintballing battleground for you and your friends here at skirmish paintball nottingham . with kids paintballing packages for those aged 9 + and a great range of deals for stag and hen parties , our nottingham paintball venue is one of the very best out there and no feeling can match the sheer thrill of careering through undergrowth and dispatching your foe with a perfectly placed shot that takes victory for your team at paintballing nottingham .\nall players are equipped with the latest easy - to - use semi automatic paintball markers , biodegradable paintballs , full camouflage coveralls , padded headgear and full face paintball goggles as protection . during your visit you and your team will be sent on various exciting and challenging missions in our paintball jungle set in the heart of sherwood forest .\nwe now cater for ages 8 and above , mini paintball low impact suitable for children , call for details .\nprior to winning his lawsuit , paintball play was considered illegal in new jersey . the nj state police , considered paintball guns to be firearms . even if a player followed all the firearm rules for the purchase or ownership of the paintball gun , it could be considered assault and battery if the\nfirearm\nwas discharged at another player . any would - be paintball player in new jersey ran the risk of being arrested . new jersey was the last state to legalize paintball . ( read the rest of the story by clicking on the underlined text above .\nother companies came into the market place as years passed , such as the great adventure game and mayhem paintball .\nthe last of the early paintball venues to open in norfolk was east coast quads on plumstead road east norwich .\nmini paintball 2 hour session , staff crb checked . all equipment hire and 200 paintballs each . private session .\nif you\u2019ve been around on the norfolk paintball scene for some time you may remember some of the names mentioned above .\nin the paintball world , the invasion of normandy isn ' t just an event , it ' s the event .\nplan the best scouts day our ever ! paintball is perfect for team building your groups . see more . . .\nare you fully insured ? yes , all customers are fully covered by our \u00a35 million comprehensive public liability paintball insurance .\nsafe zone in between your military campaigns it would be nice to have time to relax with a nice cup of tea or coffee , perhaps even eating some lunch while chatting about your conquests . luckily skirmish paintball edinburgh offers such a place at the site and we call it the safe zone , where all you have to worry about is whether it ' s you that ' s doing the boasting !\nippa ( international paintball players association ) is founded as a non - profit association dedicated to the education , growth and safety of the sport of paintball . russ maynard , founding editor of apg , led the way toward establishing the speed limit of 300 fps . at the international paintball players association ( ippa ) in 1988 , 300 fps was standardized as the maximum speed limit . it is the worldwide limit on how fast a paintball leaves the marker , and is now in the\nthese days , when life can seem all stress , hassle and disappointment , it ' s important to relax or , better still , . . . . . why not run around shooting friends and colleagues alike ! we proudly present the very latest of skirmish scotland paintballing packages . quality delivered !\nkitted out in camouflage and armed with the latest in high - tech weaponry , welcome to the world of paintball stag parties .\nstag weekend organisers , off limits , say it has put more than 4 , 000 people through paintball games this year alone .\nlionel atwill , one of the original 12 players , writes\nthe official survival game manual\n- the first paintball publication .\nbud orr starts making the sniper paintball gun . the design will be familiar to autococker fans , as this is the original design\nthe first mass - produced paintball gun was the aptly - named splat master . 68 which was released way back in 1985 .\naj holdings llc , successor to national paintball supply and pursuit marketing , inc , has been renamed kee action sports . kee action sports will use the slogan \u0093adrenaline delivered\u0094 to emphasize its commitment to providing innovative , high quality , exciting products to the paintball industry .\nbut some participants take things past limits . skirmish usa , the owner of the field , bans nazi paraphernalia , but that didn ' t stop nick\nwoodog\nwoodrum , who drove up from west virginia . woodrum shaved the nazi ss insignia onto one side of his head and a swastika on the other .\nhe said :\nnottingham is by far our most popular destination for stag weekends , and paintball is definitely growing in popularity .\nrec . sport . paintball passes its vote for creation on a vote of 195 to 43 and is announced as an official newsgroup .\nnppl ( national professional paintball league ) is founded in chicago and the nppl pro - am series starts with events around the us .\nthe daystate fired a . 62 calibre paintball and was powered by compressed - air that was contained in a cylinder under the barrel .\nwe now cater for juniors aged 8 years and above . junior splatmaster mini paintball parties are available from \u00a312 . 50 per person .\nprices include : hire of semi - automatic paintball gun , goggles , overalls . 8 / 12varied games , \u00a35m public liability insurance .\npaintball is an excellent sport for building team working skills , and forming new bonds and relationships . playing paintball requires good communication to complete tasks and objectives to score points for your team . businesses come to us when they have hired new staff , or are looking to impress a new client , as paintball has a great way of breaking the ice , and making your team work together to accomplish goals .\nwhy choose skirmish ? we are a nationwide company covering all areas of the uk , all of our venue ' s are independently owned and managed . this means you can contact each venue direct without having to go through an agent or call centre . . meaning better customer service , local knowledge and usually cheaper direct prices .\nfantastic day as usual . [ 5th visit ] very friendly and helpful staff that will 100 % make sure you have the best days paintballing in the uk . i ' ve visited several sites around the uk and this is by far the best . highly recommended ! many thanks again to skirmish team - keith the leaf -\nprices include : hire of semi - automatic paintball gun , goggles , overalls . 8 / 12 varied games , \u00a35m public liability insurance .\nprices include : hire of semi - automatic paintball gun , goggles , overalls . 8 - 12 varied games , \u00a35m public liability insurance .\nplease note that the game scenarios are constantly changing at paintball wolverhampton and you never know what you\u2019ll find on any field at any time .\nsplatball by heny giles first there was paintball . you know the sort of thing corporate types and young men on stag p . . .\nwelcome to a fun filled and action packed adventure at the uk ' s finest paintballing parks . if you want to play and want information about the finest parks in the uk , or you are looking to book a paintballing game in edinburgh or glasgow as an exhilarating activity day - out then skirmish scotland provides the best outdoor venues .\nmarked the advent of\naction pursuit games\n, a feature format magazine about paintball and laser tag . also that year , the first commercial video about paintball , entitled\nthe winning game\n, is filmed and released . january of this year nelson paintball ' s george a skogg was grated a patent for the first washable paintballs ( no more oil based paint , that had to be washed out with turpentine . )\nthe nelspot 707 , for the nelson paintball company . using an existing design of a current pellet gun the crossman 150 , now similar to the\nthe first paintball gun made was the crossman nelspot 707 , which was actually designed for marking forestry trees and cattle in america back in the 1960\u2019s .\nplayed at paintball staffordshire site with some mates from cannock and had a great day . marshals were fair and safe and had a laugh with us .\nplayed at paintball walsall site with some mates from cannock and had a great day . marshals were fair and safe and had a laugh with us .\nplayed at this paintball site with some mates from cannock and had a great day . marshalls were fair and safe but had a laugh with us .\nplayed at paintball cannock site with some mates from cannock and had a great day . marshals were fair and safe and had a laugh with us .\nplayed at paintball lichfield site with some mates from cannock and had a great day . marshals were fair and safe and had a laugh with us .\nplayed at paintball shrewsbury centre with some mates from cannock and had a great day . marshals were fair and safe and had a laugh with us .\nplayed at paintball stafford site with some mates from cannock and had a great day . marshals were fair and safe and had a laugh with us .\npaintball walsall is situated at the junction of the m6 j10a / 11 only 10 minutes drive within easy reach of west , north midlands and staffordshire .\ndo you offer discounts for large groups ? please call us to discuss your paintball event and we will be happy to discuss various options with you .\nhe marketed paintball as a game of capture the flag with teams using the cattle marking pistols , this is the start of what we play now a team game of bush ball playing capture the flag . founding national survival games ( nsg ) he had the first paintball guns created specifically for this new game .\n, markers were adapted for use in paintball , or borrowed from other applications . manufactured and marketed by\nthe survival game\nalso known as\nnational survival games\nor nsg . another competitor of the splatmaster was the mark - 4 produced specifically for paintball and quite successful but not marketed by nsg .\ndurty dan , one of the greats of paintball knowledge , and a great canadian player closes his site . the last version of it is archived here .\nplayed at paintball west midlands site with some mates from cannock and had a great day . marshals were fair and safe and had a laugh with us .\npaintballs are thin - skinned gelatin capsules with colored \u2018paint\u2019 inside . they are similar to a large vitamin capsule and are non - toxic , biodegradable , and water soluble . paintballs rinse out of clothing and off your skin very easily with soap and water . we allow field paint only . this means that all players must use skirmish paintballs . don\u2019t worry , [ \u2026 ]\nstraight from the printers , these fantastic range of skirmish paintball t - shirts have been specially designed to ensure you don ' t forget your day with us ! our t - shirts cost as little as \u00a37 . 50 and come in two different styles ; one is a plain black t - shirt with the famous words\ni ' ll be back\non . the second is a white t - shirt with a great graphic of a moose on with the words\nno hunting\nthe perfect addition for a stag day out .\nhere at nottingham you will be sure to enjoy each and every minute of your time spent playing paintball here knowing you are in safe hands . running since the early 1980\u2019s not only is this nottingham venue well established , but we also use the latest paintball gear allowing you to get the most out of your day .\nspeedball makes its debut at sat cong village , a paintball field in southern california . also called\narena ball\n, this revolutionary new variation of the game\nall we ask here at skirmish is that parents listen to the safety briefing given to all customers at the start of their session . the safety briefing is very important and is the first time your children will get to know their marshals . once you / we are satisfied you can leave them with us and have a quiet few hours . . . but remember to pick them up !\nwe offer the finest paintball games for any player - stag parties , birthdays , corporate & incentive days , as well as kids paintballing parties for 8 + year olds .\nfor james hale , there is just the framed patent of his paintgun in his tool shop . he said he never got involved in the paintball industry after leaving daisy .\nwhat about under 11 year olds ? unfortunately , due to insurance reasons , all paintball players must be 11 years of age or in year 6 at school to play paintball . many sites require all players to be 12 years and over . it is only our excellent safety record that allows us to take on players as young as ten years .\nis paintballing safe ? playing paintball is a safe , fun activity \u2013 we host thousands of players every year that have an awesome time . there is things in the woodland like tree stumps , rabbit holes etc which u have to avoid but everyone is also fully insured and we are founder members of the ukpsf ( united kingdom paintball sports federation ) .\nwow , incredible , amazing is how players describe heartbreak ridge . play paintball on 60 acres of jungle , swamps , creeks , bridges , bunkers & 1 . 5km of trenches .\nnational paintball supply ( nps ) completes acquisition of diablo direct , diablo is not the only brand nps has bought . it also owns unique , psychoballistics , empire and 32 degrees .\ntoday paintball is a million dollar business and a huge sport for thousands of people all over the world . some tournaments have even offer prizes as large as $ 100 , 000 .\nneed somewhere to stay before / after your paintball game ? click here for a list of bed and breakfasts and hotels nearby . or try urltoken for some great deals on accommodation .\nbig chain stores like wal - mart , started carrying paintball . first it was low end brass eagle like the blade , tiger shark , samurai . standard equipment on these markers were 12gram adapters , and 40 round ammo box loaders , behind the times with the magazines and the local paintball stores to be sure but soon the higher end brass eagle was available like the\nambush : your team takes up positions along ambush lane while the opposition runs the gauntlet from one side , dodging the paintball hailstorm and trying and reach the flag on the other end .\na game of paintball is the perfect activity for your stag do or hen do in nottingham . paintball is a fun , fast paced activity that you and your friends will enjoy , and remember well . we host hundreds of stag and hen do ' s each year , and everyone always walks away happy , with a great war story to tell down the pub that evening !\nplayers must be 12 years or over to play paintball . ages 12 to 15 will need a parent or guardian 18 years + to accompany them , ages 16 and over can play unattended .\nthe splat master felt like a toy gun , was mass produced and cheap . its . 68 calibre paintball was less accurate but due to its mass was more likely to break on impact .\ncorporate paintball is ideal for team building events . whatever the specific requirements of your organisation , its success will ultimately depend on your people working together as a team . see more . . .\nbeing stuck in an office can be boring , counter - productive and lower staff moral . break that routine and bring them down to paintball norfolk . stretch those legs , practice your vietnam war phrases and power your way through our awe - inspiring paintball battle maps . not only will it be a laugh , but a day out will boost moral and shoot productivity through the roof !\nbarrel extenders became the next big thing , turning the compact handguns into a rifle , cleaning kits and harnesses also came out . caleb strong of buffalo new york opened the first indoor paintball field .\n- 20 year old , gino postorivo started national paintball supply as a small retail operation out of the pizzeria ' s back room . it began with $ 1 , 000 from his own pocket .\ntimes for full day 9 . 15am - 4p . m . prices include : hire of semi - automatic paintball gun , goggles , overalls , 8 / 12 varied games , \u00a35m public liability insurance .\nthe next paintball company to be set up in norfolk was by one of the last franchise companies , the great adventure game , this was in woodland off the hevingham road , b1149 just after horsford ."]}
{"id": 55385, "summary": [{"text": "people tree ltd. is a fair trade apparel company founded in 1991 by safia minney in tokyo , japan .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "the company is based in both london and tokyo . ", "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 - star in my week with marilyn , a film about marilyn monroe , who is played by oscar nominee michelle williams .\npolice find the body of a missing four - month - old boy near . . .\nbet you wish you bought here ! australia ' s top suburb for . . .\nbottleneck of 700 , 000 migrants wait in libya to cross the . . .\n' we know where you live ' : angry protesters confront mitch . . .\n' had to post this to show he is still alive ' : horrified . . .\n' i ' m alone ' : harrowing first words in hospital of mother . . .\n' they just didn ' t get it , but they do now ! ' trump shares . . .\npictured : british rugby - playing student , 19 , who drowned . . .\n' prostitutes , orgies , group sex - all of it ' : ex - wife of . . .\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 ! news\nkhloe kardashian shows off neon sign in true ' s nursery . . . as she reveals it ' s kris jenner ' s handwriting\nciara and husband russell wilson dance as they head to south africa for their honeymoon . . . two years after wedding\nrapper del the funky homosapian falls off stage during gorillaz set . . . but he reassures fans he ' s ' alright ' as he recovers in hospital\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"]}
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", "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 ."]}
{"id": 55402, "summary": [{"text": "darwin brewery is a sunderland-based brewery which opened in 1994 and expanded in 2002 .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "originally a brewing school of the university of sunderland with an 18-gallon plant , the demand for the beers that were brewed there spurred an expansion and full commercialisation .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "in 1997 , darwin acquired hodges brewery in crook , county durham , and used the premises as the main brewing plant until the 2002 expansion into their current premises in hendon , sunderland . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "darwin brewery", "paragraphs": ["jay r . is drinking an original flag porter 1825 by darwin brewery at albatross & co .\nestablished in 1997 darwin brewery has grown steadily to become one of the most respected micro - breweries in the north of england .\none mile brewery is committed to building a reputation behind easy drinking craft beer designed for the darwin climate , brimming with flavour .\nand true to their beginnings , the brewery is still called one mile brewery after the shed in stuart park where it all started .\nthe fledgling brewery quickly outgrew the shed , and stu and bardy\u2019s passion for beer made them keenly aware that darwin was lacking locally produced beer . this spurred them on to try and develop their own commercial micro - brewery , and so the process began to transform one mile brewery from a hobby to a business .\nbrewers : discover our brewer resources here . are you affiliated with this brewery ?\ndarwin\u2019s first beers were produced on a very small 18 gallon system based at brewlab at the university of sunderland . three years later the brewery expanded to crook , county durham with the acquisition of the hodge\u2019s brewery and brewed there until 2002 when two factors resulted in a move back to sunderland .\nback . you have a great brewery here and we are so glad your are in bradenton .\nmy first time at an american brewery it was very cool . kevin was a great guide and very informativ\nthe brewery was originally set up in stu\u2019s shed in stuart park near the old ' one mile station ' .\nabout darwin brewing company : born in 2012 out of a latin american gastropub , darwin brewing company calls bradenton , fl home . we proudly brew culinary - inspired ales and lagers evolved from native flavors of florida and the americas . we brew florida beer . evolved .\nthe most popular beer by hammond brewery . a recreation of a 1903 recipe . a crisp and refreshing golden bitter .\ndarwin\u2019s craft beer scene remains modest . partly , no doubt , this is because darwin\u2019s drinking culture has historically been centred around one iconic figure : the darwin stubby . these two - litre bottles of nt draught were the staple of top end drinking for more than 50 years . but the practicalities behind the infamous darwin stubby \u2013 it was retired last year by carlton united breweries , along with nt draught altogether \u2013 probably better explain why starting a microbrewery is difficult . the oversized bottles were originally designed with consideration to the logistics of shipping bottles long distances .\nthe most popular beer by hammond brewery . a recreation of a 1903 recipe . a crisp and refreshing golden bitter . read less\nchoose from five different beer clubs offering unmatched variety by brewery , country of origin , and beer style to suit your specific tastes .\nnorth - east england based micro - brewery offering a variety of beers from everyday classics to award - winning historical brews . the natural selection\n\u201cwe are here on anna maria island for vacation from orlando and the last thing we expected was to find a brewery . \u201d in 2 reviews\nnorth - east based micro - brewery offering a variety of beers from everyday classics to award - winning historical brews . the natural selection show less\nwhen we published our series of best new beers features for 2017 , there was one thing missing : an entry for the northern territory . with a new brewery opening soon , that may change in 2018 . for now , an update from nt ' s original craft brewery , one mile . read on\nall of our beers are brewed on site at our facility on the banks of the river wear , sunderland . darwin beers range from our oldest brew , evolution - a copper coloured bitter - to flag porter - a historic porter recreated using an 1850s recipe and yeast recovered from an 1825 shipwreck ! whatever your palate , darwin has the brew for you .\nin the 1980s , the acclaimed travel writer jan morris visited darwin . \u201cnever did a town greet its visitors more boisterously , \u201d she said . \u201cnever did the beer flow quite so fast . \u201d\none mile stands almost alone in the top end craft beer scene . located in palmerston \u2013 a little ways out of downtown darwin \u2013 stu and bardy have been conjuring up crafty creations since 2012 . their beers are now on tap at seven locations in darwin , including several restaurants . they may be the only microbrewery on tap exclusively at a hilton in australia ; here in darwin , their beer commands the only tap at this hotel , and recently they were part of an event where their brews were paired with local oysters . it just goes to show that things work differently up here .\nthe brewery moved to larger commercial premises in palmerston and the brewing set - up was greatly expanded . the brewing processes have also been refined to ensure a consistent , quality product is made .\nthis brewery is walking distance to the other brewery i visited on my brewery day in bradenton . also , fyi , it ' s across the street from the pirates spring training stadium . i happened to go on a day the game was going on and was ending , so naturally there were a ton of people at darwin . it wasn ' t too bad though . the brewery is small , but they have a good amount of patio space and lots of people were standing and hanging out . they have tables , picnic tables , ect for people to sit . they also have a few games for patrons to play . the beers were delicious , i can ' t recall the name , but there is one that is aged in a whiskey barrel and omg - - only need one of those . that ' s how strong it is . restroom facilities were clean , staff was nice . they also had a german food truck there ( delish ! ! ) if this was closer to me , i ' d be a frequent customer .\nhe\u2019s talking about darwin\u2019s drinking scene . drinkers here , i\u2019m reminded , are all about cheap , flavourless , easy - to - gulp beers . winning locals to craft beer is tough . discussion is bandied over the table as to why that is .\nso far , one mile\u2019s beers are only available by the keg , but but they\u2019re looking at turning a hand to bottling later in 2016 . ( despite fairly regular requests , they don\u2019t seem to have any intention of reproducing the darwin stubby . )\nthis week is kind of a big deal ! wed , 2 / 1 kaleigh baker & kristopher james living room on the lawn at darwin brewing co . thu , 2 / 2 darwins finch trivia league w / steve - o entertainment fri , 2 / 3 beartoe at darwin brewing # getonmylawn sat , 2 / 4 treedomm and drafts for hounds with hams ! if you like stouts , try our big deal imperial stout ( 10 . 3 % abv , with roasted barley , dark chocolate , malt , and hops ) . $ 4 . 00 8oz drafts all week !\nel dorado - skuuuuuuuunky ! ! ! darwin ' s jade - mellow , bitter , more - or - less drinkable farmhouse porter - pretty smooth but not much flavor circa 1926 - again not much flavour , but a light beer that ' s easy to drink cool atmosphere and really nice staff .\nnow four years in , one mile has been joined in the last month by another top end brewery , purple mango . purple mango\u2019s agenda is to brew small batches on site at their cafe and wine bar in marrakai , on the road to kakadu , and again have aimed for beers with higher fermentation temperatures , and refreshing finishes , with a steam ale , belgian pale ale , a mango beer and a fresh ginger beer all in the works . purple mango also intends to start bottling , with a couple of outlets in darwin interested in stocking their products .\nanother trip to sarasota and another local brewery visit ! we planned to check out darwin ' s brewery on our last visit but our trip up to bradenton / anna maria island ended up not coinciding with a day that they were open ! their outdoor area is adorable and i loved it as soon as we walked up from the parking lot . inside the bar had a couple empty stools so we hopped on up . we had had a lot of their main offerings dining at darwins on 4th in sarasota so we stuck to some small batch offerings which were great . i especially loved the unite red hot which had a hint of pepper - y heat . we also picked up a bottle of their collab with cigar city which we drank a couple nights later and it was delicious ! can ' t wait to go back !\nalthough the brewery is small and in a weird location , i had to give it 5 stars because of the reason it exists . . . good beer . it ' s located next to mckechnie field ( the pittsburgh pirates have spring training here ) . the parking lot is in the back of the brewery and is rather small . i enjoyed a hidalgo and my friend tried the ayawasca . both were amazing ! the quality of the beers is really high and that ' s why i feel this brewery deserves 5 stars . the tasting room is very small , although they do have an outdoor / indoor seating arrangement . there was one bartender on staff on the particular wednesday night we visited and she was very attentive and kind . i ' d go back if it were closer to my home ! !\nwe stopped here on our way to st . pete for the weekend . nice tasting room but it is kind of small . we got there just after it opened at 4 : 00 pm on a friday . there were only 3 other people in there . evidently , the brewery is\nandean inspired .\nthe flavors in the beers are focused on peruvian spices , peppers , etc . they have several core beers : a west coast ipa , helles lager , german pils and a tangerine wheat . i had the summadaze ipa ( west coast ipa ) . it was crisp and clean , not too malty with a nice hop flavor . i also tried the tangerine wheat ( too bready for me ) . decent place . best brewery in bradenton in my opinion .\ni meet stuart and brady on a friday evening at lola\u2019s pergola ( pictured at top ) , on darwin\u2019s tourist seaport strip of cullens bay . the bar\u2019s theme was recently described in a national publication as \u201ccarnival - on - acid\u201d , and that\u2019s not a bad description . the one mile fellas have just dropped off their kegs and are having a beer and a burger with one of the proprietors , a gentleman named mulga matt , when i meet them .\nthe colourful lola\u2019s pergola is the best - priced and best - vibed place to find one mile brews , standing alongside others on the beer list such as prancing pony\u2019s pale ale or matso\u2019s mango beer . down at darwin\u2019s visitor - friendly waterfront , the precinct taps three one mile beers : their rdo bright ale , no limits ipa ( using centennial , mosaic and galaxy hops ) , and otto\u2019s red ale . each of these has a local name that decidedly veers away from kitschiness \u2013 no tacky crocs or goannas in these labels . but , of course , trying to win the devotion of local drinkers remains the dilemma of the darwin craft brewers , and , while you ' ll also find the likes of young henrys , stone & wood and prancing pony there , most of the craft offerings at the precinct ( pictured below ) come from the big breweries : 4 pines , james squire , little creatures and so on .\ni ' ve had some of their drafts around bradenton but on a perfect saturday we made it a point to visit the source . excellent brews at a perfect location with a great mix of indoor and outdoor seating . very family and dog friendly environment right across from the ballpark . they feature your typical brewery set up with some tvs , bags and jenga for entertainment . also a variety of visiting food trucks lined up for set times each day . looking forward to coming back with some friends .\nfantastic brewery located right by the baseball stadium . summerdayz is probably the best locally produced ipa full of hoppy goodness with great flavor balance , but there are many other great beers on the menu , from wheat beers thru porters . the bar staff are fantastic , knowledgeable , friendly , professional & super customer centric . food is available to order from local vendors & or food trucks that park at darwins . music is available frequently & especially we love trivia night on thursdays , great fun , great competition\nstuart and bardy have no qualms about admitting that it\u2019s been a hard , slow process ; but with the support of their partners , the one mile brewery continues to grow , and alongside it , the opportunities for darwinians to drink tasty beers grows too . in the meantime \u2013 at least on a friday night at a carnival - on - acid bar , over a couple of their finest beers and a good burger \u2013 they seem to be enjoying themselves . they certainly gave me an old - fashioned beery and boisterous welcome to the top end .\nthis is a cute little brewery in bradenton that i ' ve been wanting to see for a while . after hiking at emerson point park , i decided it was time . the parking is behind the building which confused me for a second , but once i figured that out , i was in for a treat . the bartender was nice and helpful as we decided the beers for our flight . i enjoyed the beers i had , and i liked the intimate feel of the place . as people filed in , they sat at the bar so it was nice and cozy . i will definitely be back !\ni\u2019m visiting darwin for the first time and i quite agree . normally the most abstemious of beverage connoisseurs , i find myself suddenly drawn to one or another hotel porch with a pot of something ( anything ! ) at midday . maybe two pots . maybe three . the bartender is almost invariably a young lady from ireland , or northern ireland . another lazy - afternoon drinker will probably start a conversation with you , and if not , you can stretch out australia\u2019s finest example of print media , the nt news , or eavesdrop on passers - by as they chatter in indonesian , greek , laragiya , spanish , hindi , mandarin , thai , dutch or english . it\u2019s all very productive and wonderful .\nthis place is truly remote . it\u2019s a small port city , and it\u2019s unbelievably distant from the clustered population centres of south - eastern australia ; its nearest urban centres are in fact spread through the archipelagos of south east asia . it\u2019s about as close to kuala lumpur as it is sydney . so freighting anything from\nsouth\n\u2013 and that\u2019s almost anywhere else in australia , mind you \u2013 costs a significant amount . and pretty much everything needs to be brought in : hops and grains come from thousands of kilometres away . on the other hand , while most of the territory\u2019s water is sourced from bores , darwin has good surface water : the best in australia , i\u2019m told by stuart brown and bardy bayram of one mile brewing company .\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 .\n4 . 1 % tall ship | lager a true craft lager hopped with czech saaz hops . light and refreshing with overtones of biscuit and toffee .\n4 . 0 % abv | crisp bitter a copper coloured bitter brewed with british malts and flavoured with north american williamette and amarillo hops .\n4 . 5 % abv | brown ale a double brown ale brewed with fuggles hops to achieve a deep brown hue and solid mouth - feel .\na super - drinkable ipa that can be sold to beer lovers of all stripes . hopped with a mix of nugget , cascade , columbus and zeus with notes of pineapple and grapefruit , the hops shine throughout while the beer maintains balance . characteristics include subtle malt flavor , crisp dryness , and a white foam head . designed for daily drinking in florida , because as natives know , every day is a summa - day .\n2nd runner up , best beer in florida , gold medal , best florida beer competition , 2013 . complimentary foods : lomo saltado ( peruvian tenderloin stir fry )\nlight - bodied , crisp , uber - refreshing american wheat brewed with tangerine peels and coriander , paying homage to the traditional belgian style . circa 1926 is a magical balance of sweet from the malt and tart from the citrus peel \u2013 though you\u2019ll never forget you\u2019re drinking beer ! this is a warm - weather citrus brew perfect for waterside drinking and seafood eating .\nbronze medal , best florida beer competition , 2013 . complimentary foods : pork tacos\nthis beautifully - balanced milk stout features roasted malt , notes of caramel , and a creamy amazonian chocolate finish . it\u2019s a beer that would make any mama proud : a full - flavored , medium - bodied stout , with just the right amount of curves and topped by a thick , creamy brunette foam . you\u2019ll fall in love with this beauty !\nthe favorite beer of our german - educated brewmaster , jorge rosabal , pirata is brewed with noble hops in accordance with bavarian tradition . it\u2019s a crisp and easy - drinking pilsner that can be paired with anything .\nour brewmaster , jorge rosabal , prides himself on blending his cuban heritage and german brewing education to create unique recipes . we brew ten beers year - round , six seasonals , and a variety of other specialty brews .\ndbc brews have become a staple of the burgeoning florida craft beer landscape . our beers can be found at fine restaurants , bars , markets , and convenience stores throughout the state of florida . we are distributed by the anheuser - busch network in the greater tampa bay area , and cavalier distributing in the remainder of the state .\nthe content of this site is not suitable for people under the age of 21 .\nboats and brews ! name a better duo . . . i ' ll wait\nlive music saturday - tonight we invite the jason haram group ! if you ' re a blues fan you won ' t want to miss this .\ntoday marks 3 years of blood , sweat , & beers . \ud83e\udd15\ud83d\ude13\ud83c\udf7a cheers ! \ud83c\udf7b stop by the taproom this week to celebrate our 3 yr anniversary \ud83c\udfb6\ud83c\udf54\ud83c\udf7a live music & food trucks friday & saturday ! with surprise beer releases !\nwe were headed to another place just down the road . you know the place , no parking , we\u2019ll charge you for valet or we\u2019ll charge you to park in our lot . and , oh , you have to wait for us to get around t\nous place . there were quite a few people there , but neither parking nor a seat was a problem .\nafter a couple samples , they had this great little wit that surprised me . my friend saw the german pilsner and it was love at first taste . the ompah band was amusing and encouraged\nthen , looking over the schnitzel menu , the cook explained in his german accent what they were out of . we chose the biergarten\nbrats and instantly knew why they were out of other dishes . it was real , i\u2019ve had it in germany years ago and it was delicious .\noh , i can\u2019t forget the german cheese with pretzels . it didnt survive the short wait for our brats to arrive .\nss , when i head into bradenton next time , i won\u2019t detour . this is much better !\ni really enjoy the team , ambiance and brew at darwins . i am a member of the band that plays music there on monday nights and during the breaks i enjoy a pint of their pirata pilsner - it ' s full bodie\n. sarah and dj keep us and the audience of primarily musicians very satisfied .\nfood is also available through epic eats - a food truck that sits on the darwins property . they have a great menu and a set of pens that you can use to add a bit of art to their vehicle .\nour first visit and what a treat . awesome staff , great beer selection ,\nand a fun food truck . we both loved the llama mama milk stout and i thought the guava ale was great . thank you and we will be\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\nas keen home - brewers , stu and bardy have experimented with brewing all kinds of beers , including wheat beers , pale ales and stouts .\nto perfect their brew , stu completed a post - graduate brewing course at the university of ballarat .\ntheir experimentation with brewing quickly became a passion . as their experience grew , stu and bardy began to tinker with their set - up to enable them to make bigger quantities and better quality beer .\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 ! 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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 .\nafter a very frustrating and long day , we stopped in a for a drink or two . the parking lot is in the back and for a few minutes , we thought we had arrived before they opened . no , they had just opened and it was a slow afternoon . we ordered two flights to cover the board and i can honestly say , there wasn ' t a beer i didn ' t like . the charapa was a standout but i ' m still a big fan of the llama mama milk stout . they also had some sours / fruit beers on tap at well to keep my main man happy . i love the latin influence in the beers and the complex flavors . our bartender was very helpful and put whatever football game we wanted on the tv . as people filed in , the bar rounded out and we felt very cozy and at home . i now follow them on social media so i don ' t miss a thing ! i ' m looking forward to future trips . i highly recommend stopping in here no matter what your palate calls for !\nlove the llama mama love the jade it ' s all i got to say . . . . but i will keep writing bc yelp is making me in order to post . the german food truck is delicious . that jeaguer schnitzel is delicious . get it !\nvery nice space with a huge window that lets you see the brewing floor from the taproom . beer garden is a really nice space . staff were friendly and knowledgeable . kid friendly . cards against humanity for grown ups and apples to apples for kids / families . they don ' t serve food . just across the street from the stadium . llama mama milk stout was great ( and available in cans ! ) and charapa was a very solid porter . i am not a pilsner fan but the bartender offered us a taste of the snowbees pils and it was incredible - very light , delicate , honey and flowers flavor . i was super impressed . flight paddles were the coolest i have ever seen . love the logo , love the vibe , will definitely come back .\nfirst off , i want to say that i love the setup of the bar and outside area . that is just fine . the issue that i have is that they serve nothing that i cared for . the service was great and the joint was clean . parking does suck , however . bottom line : try it for yourself . i won ' t be back until their lineup changes .\nreally good sampling of beers . not many customers and the bar tender was very friendly and knowledgeable . had a great time !\nthis monthly artisan craft , food and beer event is a highlight of bradenton . don ' t miss it ! ! ! everything from polpo ' s amazing wood - fired artisan pizzas out of a converted old truck to artisanal goat cheese , hungarian / romanian\nchimney\ncakes , artsy lighting fixtures , mushroom grow kits an / oyster mushrooms from gulf coast mushroom , soaps , craft beer and more . indie . artsy . fun . beautiful . monthly . 2nd fridays . 5 - 9 p . m .\ntrendy looking place with friendly staff . parking is very limited so difficult when it is busy . i didn ' t care for the selection of beers , but they let you sample before choosing a glass which is nice .\ngreat beer , atmosphere and location . visiting from out of town and we were very pleased with the selection of craft beers .\nyou are supposed to be open 5 days per week . however , we come by on a sunday , a day you are scheduled to be open but you are not ? ? ? ? as a business you owe it to your customers to abide by your schedule .\nvery pleased with the creative beer selection here . they know how to use their hops well . summerdaze was an excellent west coast style ipa . we went before the baseball game , as the stadium is directly across the street . played some bean bag toss , and had great green fried tomatoes and truffle parmesan fries . highly recommended ! !\n\u201cthe charapa was a standout but i ' m still a big fan of the llama mama milk stout . \u201d in 2 reviews\n\u201cmy favorite is the circa 1926 tangerine wheat - - or as most people call it ,\ncirca .\n\u201d in 3 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 ?\nshrooms and shroom kits fro . gulf coast mushroom . out of this world cool .\nwe calculate the overall star rating using only reviews that our automated software currently recommends .\nif you know for a fact that a beer has mistakenly been listed as archived , please us the report an update feature listed on the beer page . thanks .\nthere was an error while searching . please try again or change search term .\na unique historic beer brewed with a yeast retrieved from an 1825 bottle in a shipwreck in the english channel . rich malt character with spicy finish . read more\na unique historic beer brewed with a yeast retrieved from an 1825 bottle in a shipwreck in the english channel . rich malt character with spicy finish . read less\nan historic recreation of a 1927 barley wine found in the cellar of a mansion on the north yorkshire moors . a smooth and satisfying ale with solid mouthfeel\u2026 read more\nan historic recreation of a 1927 barley wine found in the cellar of a mansion on the north yorkshire moors . a smooth and satisfying ale with solid mouthfeel and strong depth of flavour maturing slowly with age . read less\na golden coloured pale ale with refreshing citrus hops leading to a dry , bitter finish .\na golden coloured pale ale with refreshing citrus hops leading to a dry , bitter finish . read less\na copper coloured bitter brewed with british malts and flavoured with north american williamette .\na copper coloured bitter brewed with british malts and flavoured with north american williamette . read less\na rich and smooth ruby ale with a strong malt and roast flavour infused with freshly roasted orange flavoured coffee beans .\na rich and smooth ruby ale with a strong malt and roast flavour infused with freshly roasted orange flavoured coffee beans . read less\na smooth chocolate stout brewed with oats to provide a solid body and bittersweet finish .\na smooth chocolate stout brewed with oats to provide a solid body and bittersweet finish . read less\na double brown ale brewed with fuggles hops to achieve a deep brown hue and solid mouthfeel .\na double brown ale brewed with fuggles hops to achieve a deep brown hue and solid mouthfeel . read less\nan amarillo hopped indian pale ale with a flowery and citrus aroma . read less\na golden pale ale single hopped with cascade hops for a fruity , aromatic and deliciously refreshing taste .\na golden pale ale single hopped with cascade hops for a fruity , aromatic and deliciously refreshing taste . read less\na true craft lager hopped with czech saaz hops . light and refreshing with overtones of biscuit and toffee .\na true craft lager hopped with czech saaz hops . light and refreshing with overtones of biscuit and toffee . read less\nwhisky style ale with smoked peat malt and whisky smoked woodchips added to the maturation .\nwhisky style ale with smoked peat malt and whisky smoked woodchips added to the maturation . read less\n\u201coh , it\u2019s fucked , \u201d mulga says in a gravelly voice . \u201cit\u2019s fucked here . \u201d\n\u201cthey don\u2019t go to melbourne , \u201d mulga reckons . mulga is a memorable character himself : somehow a figure of both reticence and exuberance , he also runs monte\u2019s in alice springs , which i\u2019m assured has a great tap list too .\nit\u2019s been a memorable adventure for stuart and bardy , who have known each other for more than two decades . having met in a university context , the two brewers \u2013 as well as their partners \u2013 seem to form an ideal complement . it , science , law and marketing form the professional background for one mile brewing . although they face some complications with their site in palmerston , the building is an inheritance from bardy\u2019s family \u2013 turkish migrants from the days before cyclone tracy hit the town .\ncleverly , stu and bardy have come up with their\nbeer response unit\n\u2013 a mobile bar with their kegs , available for hire for parties and events around the top end . ( it unfortunately doesn\u2019t make an appearance at the famous mindil beach market , because , strangely , the market isn\u2019t licensed ) . with limited bars opening taps for microbrewers , it\u2019s another way to get in touch with punters . their red ale has also been used by a local pie maker , blended with gravy for a chunky beef pie .\nupdate : as of 2018 , purple mango was closed with the owners looking for buyers .\nthe n . t . government has thrown a fair whack of money to purple mango to make this happen , so there\u2019s certainly some recognition that the craft beer scene is due to grow . the transient nature of the top end population is something of an obstacle , but the huge numbers of tourists passing through the town provide a great opportunity too . recent reports indicate that wine consumption is starting to compete with beer - guzzling . at least one new venue due to appear throughout the upcoming dry season has contacted one mile about having their beers available , and a brewpub is scheduled to establish itself in a central location later in the year .\nabout the author : bert spinks somehow makes a living from writing , walking and drinking .\naustralia is set to get its first ipa brewing company . fixation is a new venture between the stone & wood group and ipa - loving former mountain goat rep , melbourne beer legend tom delmont , that will release nothing but india pale ales . read on\nin the final part of his tiki tour around the breweries of new zealand ' s central north island , nick oscilowski takes in the wine regions of the east coast before ending up in the middle . . . read on\nsign up to our weekly newsletter , packed with the latest craft beer news , comps and more . it ' s a one stop shop to craft beer enlightenment every friday .\nthe crafty pint is an independent online magazine and resource for anyone interested in craft beer in australia . we bring an honest , old - fashioned journalistic approach to beer ' s brave new world , telling stories because they ' re worth telling not because someone is paying us to write them .\nlike many of the people who have changed the face of beer in australia , we believe in authenticity , integrity , enjoyment and love . we hope to play a role in helping good beer , brewed by good people , find its way into the hands of more drinkers .\nfor the best experience on our site , be sure to turn on javascript in your browser .\nbeer club featured in u . s . & international variety beer club international beer club\nsince 1994 , over 1 , 000 , 000 satisfied customers have earned us an a + better business bureau rating . a bbb accredited business since 10 / 05 / 2005\n\u00a9 2018 monthlyclubs . com\u00ae all rights reserved . p . o . box 1627 , lake forest , ca 92609\nbeer club featured in international beer club u . s . & international variety beer club\nporter , a beer that would become the first nationally popular beer style in britain , was first brewed in 1722 in shoreditch , london . as the legend goes , it was commonplace for patrons to request two or three different ales to be combined in their glass to strike their preferred flavor ( there were more beer aficionados back then ) . eventually , an innkeeper named ralph harwood developed a beer that embodied the virtues of each component beer , and he called his brew \u201centire . \u201d it swiftly became very popular with the working men at the docks of london ( or \u201cporters\u201d as they were known , yielding a name that finally stuck ) .\nwithin a few years porter had become the most popular style of beer in britain . saloons would offer accommodations to working men with cheap cuts of beef and , of course , porter by the pint . in 1799 , guinness switched entirely ( no pun intended ) to producing porter , which became the beer of the irish working man . in fact , it was porter that would ultimately give rise to a variation known today as the very popular guinness draught , an irish dry stout ( there is some debate over where to draw the line between porters and stouts , or even to draw the line at all ) . but despite its massive popularity , the original style all but vanished by 1973 , replaced mainly by the stout variations created by guinness and others ."]}
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{"id": 55406, "summary": [{"text": "grace bio-labs is a global supplier of pharmaceutical , biomedical , and biochemical research products based in bend , oregon , united states .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "they develop the thin-cast nitrocellulose biochip ( aka : nitrocellulose slide , nitrocellulose film slide ) and the modern hybridization and incubation chambers for glass microscope slides . 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labs is a globally recognized company in biomarker discovery and precision medicine . we strive to be the life science industry\u2019s elite supplier of research - grade cell culture , hybridization , and immunoassay solutions . we started grace bio - labs more than 30 years ago with the desire to gain a deeper understanding of how protein and single - cell interactions were relevant in cancer detection .\ngrace bio - labs products are 100 % satisfaction guaranteed . we sell products which we manufacture in bend oregon . quality is our highest priority , and satisfaction is guaranteed or your product will be replaced .\ngrace bio - labs\u2019 custom product development also includes partnering with oems to translate their needs into scalable manufacturing and products . we help companies solve the value equation for molecular diagnostics . grace bio - labs is consistently adding new capabilities to meet the needs of our growing customer base better . in 2017 , we are pleased to announce the expansion of our research , development , and manufacturing facilities in bend , oregon .\ngrace bio - labs takes reasonable measures , including administrative , technical , and physical safeguards , to protect information about you from loss , theft , misuse , unauthorized access , disclosure , alteration , and destruction .\noregon state university \u2013 cascades has received a $ 1 million gift from charles mcgrath , the founder and president of grace - bio labs of bend , to help construct the next academic building planned on its new campus .\ngrace bio - labs manufacture innovative labware for the molecular study of cells in situ . the range includes nitrocellulose and nylon - coated microscope slides and a great variety of press to seal enclosures for cell culture and high throughput cytochemistry .\ngrace bio - labs is growing its customer base in terms of geography and scientific discipline , hale said . she was not available to discuss the company\u2019s growth in detail but answered questions via email while on a medical leave of absence .\ngrace catalysts technologies and grace materials technologies provide innovative products , technologies and services that improve the products and processes of our customers around the world .\n\u201cthere\u2019s been definitely an influx of businesses that want to locate close to the college , \u201d said ron ross , the compass commercial real estate services broker who represented both grace bio - labs and rivers east in the 10 - year lease transaction .\nresponsive customer service and quality research products are at the foundation of everything we do . grace bio - labs\u2019 quality management system meets all of the requirements for iso 13485 certification . our development partner capabilities help pharmaceutical , biotechnology , and academic researchers advance the field of precision medicine .\nthe emkay building will house grace\u2019s headquarters offices , manufacturing space and a new \u201ccustomer experience center\u201d for workshops , scientific meetings , guest speakers and training sessions on grace products , hale said .\npromotional communications . you may opt out of receiving promotional emails from grace bio - labs by following the instructions in those communications . if you opt out of receiving promotional communications , we may still send you non - promotional emails , such as emails about your purchases , account , membership or our ongoing business relations .\nour microarray technologies , developed early on , include microporous nitrocellulose - 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labs has been designing and developing molecular diagnostics tools , services , and consumable products for more than 30 years . our agile , research - driven biotechnology company prides itself on responsive customer service and is globally recognized for quality in everything we do . we achieve this by inspiring growth and innovative solutions through customer focus , commitment to quality , teamwork , and sustainability .\ngrace bio - labs may change this policy from time to time . if we make changes , we will notify you by revising the effective date above and , in some cases we may provide you with more prominent notice ( such as adding a statement to our homepage or sending you an email notification ) . we encourage you to review the policy to stay informed about our information practices and the ways you can help protect your privacy .\nmcgrath recently led the expansion of grace - bio labs . a second location was established in a district near the new osu campus that is increasingly attracting innovative tech and bioscience companies . meanwhile , the company\u2019s research innovation experts and osu - cascades\u2019 academic leaders are exploring opportunities for collaboration . these opportunities include potential new academic degree offerings and public - private partnerships , with a focus on developing a skilled and professional workforce , and enhancing job creation in the bioscience industry .\nwith the additional lobby space , grace will occupy 16 , 000 square feet , twice as much space as the company has on cyber drive .\nthe company makes film slides , reagents and other lab supplies for academic and private - industry researchers . grace also designs and makes custom products to facilitate protein and cell analysis . grace was founded by chuck mcgrath and jennipher grudzien , who moved the company to bend from the detroit area in the mid - 1990s .\ngrace strives to be a premier specialty chemical and materials company . we provide innovative technologies and value - added products and services around the world to enhance the quality of life .\nwe are dedicated to our vision to develop a biomarker - based companion diagnostic platform that leverages grace\u2019s proprietary film surface and instrumentation technology . this platform is designed to expedite the adoption of personalized or precision medicine for management of chronic diseases , cancer detection and treatment therapies .\nthe emkay building has been vacant since it was sold by bellatrix systems to a portland investor , rivers east llc , last year for $ 2 million . grace is planning a renovation , plus the addition of a new atrium lobby and outdoor patios and break areas for employees , hale said .\ngrace\u2019s current home on cyber drive will become an \u201cinnovation center\u201d and get its own makeover to accommodate additional lab space and new research disciplines , hale said . the company will provide bicycles and skis or snow shoes for employees to travel about a half - mile between the two sites , she said .\nanastassia voronova erin coyne , ashraf al madhoun , joel v . fair , neven bosiljcic , catherine st - louis , grace li , sherry thurig , valerie a . wallace , nadine wiper - bergeron , and ilona s . skerjanc ( 2013 ) hedgehog signaling regulates myod expression and activity j biol chem ; 288 ( 6 ) , 4389\u20134404 . pubmedid : 23266826\nthis product is licensed from bio - rad laboratories , inc . under u . s . pat . nos . 6 , 627 , 424 , 7 , 541 , 170 , 7 , 670 , 808 , 7 , 666 , 645 and corresponding patents in other countries for use only in : ( a ) standard ( non - real time ) pcr in the research field only , but not real - time pcr or digital pcr ; ( b ) any\ngrace began contemplating an expansion last year , and after considering sites across central oregon decided to stay near the osu - cascades campus , hale said . the company supports an effort at osu - cascades to build a bioscience incubator . the incubator , which is still in fundraising mode , would house startups and eventually broaden the local bioscience industry , which has been driven largely by bend research and its offshoots .\nwe use the hybriwell system in our transfection array studies , where several hundred cdna clones spotted in an microarray format on a glass slide are incubated with transfection agent . the chamber has turned out to be very reliable in terms of its stable attachment to the glass surface and fluid impermeability . we tested several other small chamber incubation systems and the hybriwell system appeared to be the most efficient one . what is very important is that hybriwell is very easy to position on the surface due to its elasticity . removal of the solution using a pasteur pipet attached to a vacuum does not disturb the chamber , which in our case is crucial to preserve an array arrangement of the cdna spots .\nthe stability of the once attached hybriwell chamber , however , has its price . detachment of the chamber from the glass surface requires a firm and uniform pull with tipped forceps . it takes some time to get the right feeling for a smooth and uniform removal of the well . we also realized that one should be careful when using highly viscous solutions . we recommend applying them directly onto the chamber surface and then attaching the well to the slide surface .\nin summary , the hybriwell system is a straightforward solution for small volume incubations on glass surfaces . it is an efficient way of saving on expensive reagents ( e . g . transfection reagents ) . because of this and our overall good experiences with the hybriwell system , i recommend it to researchers who are looking for this type of tool in the fields of histology and microarray technology .\nbiocompare is the leading resource for up - to - date product information , product reviews , and new technologies for life scientists .\nstay up to date on news and special offers \u0003related these products . free subscription !\nthis website requires javascript to be enabled in order to work properly . please enable javascript to improve your experience .\nprotein crystallization is a key assay for structural studies of proteins . the protocols for crystallization of protein are challenging due to the stringent requirement for pure samples and control of environmental conditions during the crystallization process . vapor diffusion using hanging drop is a preferred method for obtaining quality crystals with\u2026\nproplates\u00ae were specifically designed to enable automated robotic liquid handling . two main configurations are available : the proplate\u00ae microtiter plate is comprised\u2026\nsilicone isolators allow researchers to isolate specimens using removable hydrophobic barriers . they may be used to isolate cells grown in\u2026\nfastwells\u2122 are sticky , flexible silicone gaskets that form hydrophobic reagent barriers around specimens without messy adhesives or special slides . gaskets may\u2026\ncoverwell\u2122 incubation chambers are reusable , easy to apply chambers that attach without the use of adhesive . coverwells\u2122 enclose a large\u2026\ncoverwell \u2122 perfusion press - to - seal covers form water - tight , multiwell cell incubation or cytochemistry chambers when pressed to coverslips or microscope slides . \u2026\nimaging spacers are ultra - thin adhesive spacers which peel - and - stick to coverglass or microscope slides to confine specimens without compression . layer multiple\u2026\nadhesive seal tabs complement secureseal\u2122 hybridization chambers , hybriwell\u2122 sealing system and coverwell\u2122 perfusion chambers . once the paper liner is removed , \u2026\nto prevent evaporation apply seal strips using the plastic applicator to the top surface of the chamber . seal strips remove cleanly\u2026\nsilicone isolator\u2122 sheet material allows researchers to create their own removable hydrophobic barriers to isolate specimens . where additional sealing is\u2026\ncoverwell \u2122 imaging chambers are designed to stabilize and support thick and free - floating specimens for confocal microscopy and imaging applications . \u2026\nmutlislip\u2122 inserts with 8 ( 18mm x 18mm ) or 15 ( 12mm x 12mm ) no . 1 . 5 german glass coverglass per insert are\u2026\nthese adhesive sheets are made using the same secureseal\u2122 adhesive as is used to make hybriwell\u2122 and secureseal\u2122 incubation chambers . thin , \u2026\nculturewell\u2122 chambered coverglass products consist of removable and reusable , non - cytotoxic silicone gaskets secured to number 1 . 5 german coverglass . chambered coverglass\u2026\ngaskets are ideal for forming wells on glass microscope slides or in polystyrene dishes . gaskets are non - sterile and may be\u2026\nculturewell\u2122 clear silicone sheet material allows researchers to create their own removable hydrophobic barriers to isolate specimens . they may be\u2026\nculturewell\u2122 non removable chambered coverglass , 16 well , no . 1 . 5 german borosilicate coverglass . product consists of cell culture vessels , with a\u2026\nour innovations in proteomic profiling and microarray technologies are driving leading edge assay development .\nour advanced hybridization and incubation chambers include : secureseal\u2122 hybridization chambers ; hybriwell\u2122 and coverwell\u2122 incubation chambers ; and secureseal\u2122 imaging spacers , which work together to create innovative microfluidic solutions for cell and protein analysis .\nour culturewell\u2122 chambered and coverglass products include reusable gaskets , coverglass inserts , and silicone sheet material , which are specifically designed for high resolution microscopy applications . a leak - proof design eliminates well - to - well cross contamination .\nas a development partner , our custom manufacturing capabilities help drive research and development in university research laboratories , biotech companies , private research facilities , and pharmaceutical companies . our ability to customize products gives companies the tools they need to better innovate solutions for research and development in precision medicine .\nas a leader in the development and manufacture of products that are critical to furthering life science research , we are dedicated to seeking talented , energetic and qualified individuals to join our team .\nwhile the work environment here is informal , our expectations are high , and we understand the best performances come from individuals who know they are part of a valued team .\nwe encourage thoughtful , energetic , innovative and talented job seekers to check here frequently for opportunities as they change with business necessities . we\u2019re always seeking qualified professionals in the following areas :\n401 ( k ) plan with the company auto - 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aldrich products are sold exclusively through sigma - aldrich , inc . site use terms | privacy\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 .\nlovely company and people . i enjoyed my interview and ended up getting the job . good pay . i took a different job for scheduling reasons . informal interview but very professional .\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\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 .\nwas founded in 1986 to set new standards for speed and accuracy in cell analysis and molecular pathology . the company has grown through creativity , developing and patenting its own technology .\ncoverwell imaging chambers are designed to stabilise and support thick and free - floating specimens for confocal microscopy and imaging applications . reusable press - to - seal silicone chambers form removable enclosures for repeat staining or specimen repositioning . flexible coverslip material allows these chambers to be removed from the thinnest coverglass witout breaking the glass or damaging the specimen . new adhesive coverwells are designed to form peel - and - stick leak - proof enclosures for the permanent mounting of thick specimens .\ncoverwell imaging chambers are designed to stabilise and support thick and free - floating specimens for confocal microscopy and imaging applications . reusable press - to - seal silicone chambers form removable enclosures for repeat staining or specimen repositioning . flexible coverslip material allows these chambers to be removed from the thinnest coverglass witout breaking the glass or damaging the specimen .\nreusable culturewell gaskets from culturewell chambered coverglass and culturewell chambered coverglass inserts are available in bulk packages . gaskets are ideal for forming wells in glass microscope slides or in polystyrene dishes . gaskets are non - sterile and may be sterilised by autoclaving , uv or alcohol .\nchambered coverglass products consist of removable / reusable non - cytotoxic silicone gaskets secured to 24 mm x 50 mm , number 1 . 5 german coverglass . they may be placed in sterile culture plates or 100 mm diameter culture dishes . the thin flat coverglass is the optimal platform for high resolution microscopy and high - sensitivity , quantitative , fluorescent imaging . leak - proof design eliminates well - to - well cross contamination . gaskets stabilise coverglass and provide convenient handling using conventional microscope slide holders and accessories . gaskets are removable for high resolution imaging . gaskets may be resterilised and reused . well spacing facilitates liquid handling utilising multichannel pipettes and robotic dispensers .\nfour chambered coverglasses , assembled in a disposable frame , placed in a standard 86 mm x 128 mm culture plate , sterile and ready to use . the stabilising insert design and accessory hardware allow fragile coverglass to be easily integrated into protocols for high throughput handling of microscope slides and microtitre plates .\n16 well chambered coverglass cell culture vessel has a 2 x 8 format with standard 96 well plate volumes and well spacing . non - cytotoxic silicone well gasket forms a leak proof seal between polystyrene upper structure and coverglass ; product is sterile and ready to use . coverglass removal is facilitated using a very simple , single piece device that reliably separates the parts without the need for excessive force or risk of coverglass breakage . silicone removal leaves no residue . components are manufactured and assembled with special orientation features for ease of handling and convenient identification of specimen location after structure removal .\nculturewell silicone sheets allow researchers to isolate specimens using removable hydrophobic barriers . they may be used to isolate cells grown in culture dishes or separate multiple specimens affixed to microscope slides .\nflow cytometry on a glass slide . designed for multiplex analysis : multiple assays performed on the same cell . binding of virtually all cells .\nsticky , flexible silicone gaskets form hydrophobic reagent barriers around specimens without messy adhesives or special slides . fastwells may be stacked to increase depth and volume . they remain sealed during agitated washing steps . fastwells peel off quickly and cleanly , leaving no residue to interfere with specimen coverslip . they can be washed , autoclaved and reused . fastwells can also be sealed to form incubation chambers using flexible hybrislip covers .\nflexwells silicone gaskets form wells on slides using clean release adhesive to isolate up to 16 specimens per slide . slides fit into a reusable slide tray , organising wells into the footprint of a microtitre plate . gaskets may be sealed for mixing and to prevent evaporation . fluorescent friendly chambers for sensitive dna microarrays - hybrislip hybridisation covers - hybriwell sealing system - modular hybridisation system - multislip cell culture coverglass inserts - multislip cell culture coverglass inserts .\nthese new microarray chambers are designed specifically for compatibility with cy5 and alexafluor\u2122 647 direct labelled dna probes for hybridisation assays . these chambers as well as the original hybriwells can also be used with all other fluorochrome labelled probes .\nhybrislips are flexible , thin ( 0 . 25 mm ) covers that minimise fluid friction and facilitate uniform reagent distribution . rnase free , hydrophobic covers will not trap or bind probes to their surfaces like coverglass . product is ready - to - use without pre - treatment . working surfaces are protected with clean release liners to prevent rnase contamination . hybrislips remain flat and will not curl , even at high temperatures . product is ideally suited for in situ hybrdisation , in situ pcr and hybridisation to genomic arrays on glass slides .\nhybriwell sealing system seals securely to a microscope slide surface in seconds to enclose single or multiple specimens in a small reagent volume and eliminate evaporation . access ports in the chamber surface allow for the addition or removal of reactants . ports are easily sealed using adhesive seal tabs ( port seals ) , provided with each order . sealed chambers are watertight and ideally suited for water bath incubations . rnase free , hydrophobic surfaces will not trap or bind probes . disposable chamber removes cleanly and easily even after heating .\nan assortment of flexible , press - to - seal gasket and coverglass enclosures can be quickly assembled and disassembled for the specialised challenges of hybridising and imaging thick and free floating specimens . multiple chambers can be built on one microscope slide . this product is ideally suited for overnight hybridisations and agitated washing steps .\nnon - gasketed film slides are designed especially for cytocentrifuge preparations . from sealed chambers for incubations using secure - seals .\noncyte is a 3 - dimensional microarray substrate bound to a standard 25 mm x 75 mm glass slide . a combinationof nitrocellulose polymer and proprietary chemistry maximise protein binding and stability . the film is compatible with virtually all detection systems , including fluorescent , chemiluminescent , radiographic and colourimetric . the center - to - center spacing of oncyte multi - films matches that of 96 and 384 well microtitre plate formats . multi - films can be processed using the proplate multiarray system .\nmultiple nitrocellulose dots affixed to glass microscope slides can be used for cytochemical high throughput screening . nitrocellulose , specially formulated for fluorescent imaging is cast as ultra - thin coatings on premium white glass microscope slides . microporous coating ensures uniform binding of cells and macromolecules . nitrocellulose becomes transparent for microscopy and imaging using a variety of mounting media . removable silicone multiwells isolate specimens and reagents to prevent cross contamination . press - to - seal silicone chambers seal easily to prevent evaporation . gaskets are removed cleanly and easily , simply by peeling them off .\nsilicone isolators allow researchers to isolate specimens using removable hydrophobic barriers . they may be used to isolate cells grown in culture dishes or separate multiple specimens affixed to microscope slides .\nsilicone isolators allow researchers to isolate specimens using removable hydrophobic barriers . they may be used to isolate cells grown in culture dishes or separate multiple specimens affixed to microscope slides . silicone isolators are available in silicone thickness 0 . 5 to 2 . 5 mm . isolators are pre - cut into gaskets or as sheet material with and without secureseal clean release adhesive on one or both surfaces . isolators remain sealed to smooth surfaces during washing steps . non - 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cut into gaskets or as sheet material with and without secureseal clean release adhesive on one or both surfaces . isolators remain sealed to smooth surfaces during washing steps . non - adhesive isolators are autoclavable and reusable . closed chambers may be formed using flexible rnase free , hybrislip covers .\nproplate\u00ae 24 well , silicone gasket only , 6 . 8mm x 5 . 4mm - 10 pack\nif the product you are returning was sent to you in error or is defective , we will pay for return shipping .\nif the product you are returning was purchased in error or doesn\u2019t work for your application , you will be responsible for return shipping .\nproducts must be returned undamaged and in original packaging with undamaged labels . products shipped sterile must be unopened .\nif you wish to return a product , please contact our customer service department at 1 - 800 - 813 - 7339 or email customer service and we will initiate the return process and provide your return reference number .\ninformation you provide to us . we collect information you provide directly to us . for example , we collect information when you create an online account or profile ; make a purchase or and when you email , call , or otherwise communicate with us . the types of information we may collect include :\nonline account information , such as your name , address , phone number , fax number , email address , demographic information , and information about your interests and preferences .\ntransaction information , such as your name , billing address , shipping address , phone number , email address , and transaction history .\ninformation we collect when you use our services . we may also automatically collect information about you when you access or use the services , including :\nlog information : we obtain information about your use of our services , including the type of browser you use , access times , pages viewed , your ip address and the page you visited before navigating to our services .\ninformation we collect from other sources . we may also receive personal information about you from other sources and combine or link that with information we have about you .\nyour information . you may update or correct information about you by logging into your online account or calling customer service at 1 - 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cascades received $ 9 . 5 million in capital funding from the oregon state legislature in the recently concluded legislative session . the funding will support the initiation of the campus expansion , allowing for site preparation on the university - owned 46 - acre property adjacent to the existing campus . the state funding also will enable classroom , office and security improvements to the nearby osu - cascades graduate & research center .\nosu will seek additional funding for the academic building in the february 2018 legislative session . other donations toward the campus expansion have included a $ 5 million gift from an anonymous donor , $ 1 million gift from the tykeson family foundation , and $ 500 , 000 gift from the bend foundation . with the commitment of state funding , the donations will be applied to construction costs for the new academic building .\nosu - cascades : oregon state university\u2019s campus in bend , ore . , features outstanding faculty in degree programs that reflect central oregon\u2019s vibrant economy and abundant natural resources . nearly 20 undergraduate majors , 30 minors and options , and 4 graduate programs include computer science , energy systems engineering , kinesiology , hospitality management , and tourism , recreation and adventure leadership . the branch campus expanded to a four - year university in 2015 ; its new campus opened in 2016 .\ncascade business news ( cbn ) , central oregon ' s business newspaper , is local and family - owned and operated by jeff martin . cbn is published the first and third wednesdays of each month . cbn is a division of cascade publications inc .\ncalcium ions ( ca2 + ) play a crucial physiological role in the body : signalling , blood clotting , in cellular communication , as a messenger , and forming important relationships with proteins and regulators such as vitamin d and parathormone . as a key player in muscle contraction and neuron function , calcium ions have been the subject of thousands of research studies . this research has driven the need for accurate calcium indicators .\nscientists at the university of california berkley developed the first fluorescein - based calcium indicator in the 1980s . this breakthrough meant intracellular calcium could be visualised and quantified . this quickly led to the advent of calcium probes such as fluo - 3 am and fluo - 4 am which are now widely used . these fluorescein - based acetoxymethyl ( am ) esters are hydrophobic and will pass through the cell membrane easily . esterases within the cell hydrolyse the esters soon after entering the cell which enables them to detect calcium . fluo - 3 and fluo - 4 bind to calcium and when shown a ~ 490 nm excitation light , they will fluoresce at ~ 520 nm signal .\nunfortunately , the new - found benefits associated with the use of fluorescein - based dyes arrived alongside some significant difficulties . the results obtained were difficult to read accurately because of high background fluorescence ( \u2018noise\u2019 ) . data analysis and bioassays with fluorescein - based dyes became problematic as the calcium probes created false signals , obscured significant results and hid true positives .\ncalcium indicators have great importance in many fields of research . the issues caused by background fluorescence of fluo - 3 am and fluo - 4 am have been problematic enough to warrant much investigation . the results of extensive research indicate two probable reasons for the generation of this background noise :\nthe chemical properties of am esters . these esters , like fluo - 3 am and fluo - 4 am , tend to hydrolyse in solution , the acetoxymethyl group is separated from the ester rendering it impermeable and unable to pass through the cell membrane . there will now be a significant proportion of the probe outside the cell creating more background fluorescence . due to the reduced amount of probe that enters the cell the results will show a lower fluorescence signal .\nthe dyes are also thought to leak through organic anion transporters , possibly because they are poorly localised in the cytosol . this becomes significant later in the article when looking at solutions to the problems . once the dyes are loaded into the cells it appears that fluo - 3 and fluo - 4 can be transported into intracellular organelles or into the extracellular matrix . the result is a similar effect , the fluo - 3 and fluo - 4 that are now outside the cell will fluoresce causing increased baseline fluorescence and potentially masking significant results . this phenomenon is particularly problematic for calcium flux assays and calcium imaging where geospatial quantification of calcium is so important .\nto enable interpretation of the results of these bioassays , it is crucial to localise the calcium probe carefully and check that it is being transported efficiently .\nclearly , the issues with fluo - 3 and fluo - 4 as calcium indicators needed to be resolved . researchers have suggested many possible solutions , one of which was to use fluo - 3 and fluo - 4 alongside the drug probenecid . probenecid is used in the treatment of gout and hyperuricemia ; it also prolongs the physiological effect of other drugs such as penicillin . it is thought that its efficacy is due to its inhibitory effect on organic anion transporter activity within the kidney . this inhibition leads to retention of some compounds like pharmaceutical drugs , prolonging their efficacy . this same mechanism inhibits the organic anion transporter activity that is responsible for causing leakage of fluo - 3 and fluo - 4 from the cell . using probenecid in conjunction with the fluo - 3 and fluo - 4 improves retention , thereby reducing background fluorescence .\nfig . 1 atp stimulated calcium response of endogenous p2y receptor in cho - k1 cells . 100 \u00b5l of 5 mm fluo - 4 am with ( blue ) and without ( red ) the presence of 2 . 5 mm probenecid\nhowever , it quickly became apparent that this solution was less than perfect . whilst it had the beneficial effects of reducing fluorescence , it couldn\u2019t be ignored that it is a drug , therefore causing changes to normal cellular functioning . the precise effects on the cell weren\u2019t clear , neither were the implications of those effects to results . this indicated the need to impose additional controls such as probenecid dose , making it a less viable option .\naat bioquest recognised the need to find a solution to the problem of background fluorescence . the result is a [ three - step process ] producing a new , efficient cal - 520 \u00ae indicator , which successfully reduces the amount of background fluorescence .\nstep 1 . to improve localisation and cellular retention . firstly , changes were made to the molecular structure of fluo - 3 and fluo - 4 , thereby changing chemical properties that would make the am ester bond far more stable . the result was a greatly reduced incidence of hydrolysis when in solution to improve cell loading . the changes enhanced cellular retention as well as improving localisation .\nstep 2 . synthesis of compound . aat bioquest chemists discovered a reaction path that produced a good yield , thereby keeping costs of production to a minimum .\nstep 3 . scale of production the manufacturing process was fine tuned to ensure the best quality calcium indicator compounds could be produced efficiently , representing good value for the researcher in every respect .\ncal - 520 \u00ae am is a dramatic improvement on existing calcium dyes . cal - 520 benefits include :\nfig . 2 100 \u00b5l of 4 \u00b5m fluo - 4 am ( left , cat # 20552 - aat ) , cal 520\u2122 am ( right , cat # 21130 - aat ) cho - m1 cells illustrating response of endogenous p2y receptor to atp with probenecid . images from a fluorescence microscope using fitc channel .\nthe result provided by cal - 520 am is significantly lower background fluorescence as well as a greatly improved signal to background ratio . researchers will also find that cal - 520 \u00ae am maintains the spectra seen from fluo - 3 and fluo - 4 , this enables the transition from the fluo - 3 am and fluo - 4 am compounds to the cal - 520 \u00ae am compound with no need to alter equipment used .\nfig . 3 atp stimulated calcium response of endogenous p2y receptor in cho - k1 cells with cal - 520 \u00ae am ( red ) compared to fluo - 4 am ( blue ) .\nthe cal 520 \u00ae am has also been adapted for use in multiplexing . 590tm am and cal - 630tm am compounds have been created for longer wavelengths . these compounds are equally as reliable and are compatible for use with green fluorescence indicators such as gfp .\ncal - 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{"id": 55408, "summary": [{"text": "loi hein company limited ( burmese : \u101c\u103d\u101a \u101f\u102d\u1014 \u1038\u1000\u102f\u1019 \u1015\u100f\u102e ) is a major myanmar-based company specializing in fast-moving consumer goods ( fmcg ) .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "loi hein is known for its soft drink products , including the alpine bottled water brand , and an energy drink line called shark .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "ibtc was founded in 1996 by sai sam htun , an ethnic shan . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "loi hein company", "paragraphs": ["working at loi hein ( singapore ) pte . ltd . company profile and information | urltoken singapore\nloi hein company ltd ( lhc ) is founded by dr sai sam htun , and is officially registered and established as a company .\nloi hein ( singapore ) pte . ltd . does not have any active jobs right now .\nloi hein singapore pte ltd is engaged in manufacturing , marketing , sales , and distribution of beverage products . the company holds leading positions in many beverage categories in myanmar , a country that is one of the fastest growing emerging markets in the world . loi hein ( singapore ) pte ltd is the regional trading and investment office for the parent company loi hein co located in myanmar .\nlet others know what it ' s like to work at loi hein ( singapore ) pte . ltd .\nloi hein co . , ltd is an organization engaged in manufacturing , marketing , selling and distributing consumer products in myanmar . since 1992 , loi hein has successfully developed international partner ' s brands as well as own brands into category leaders .\nwe don ' t have enough reviews for loi hein ( singapore ) pte . ltd . yet to show an average rating .\nloi hein distribution company ( lhdc ) is engaged in the distribution , marketing and sales of products throughout myanmar . with depots and sales teams strategically located throughout the entire country , lhdc\u2019s extensive coverage and local expertise unlocks the door for companies to reach 55 + million consumers .\nour vision is to develop loi hein and its group of companies into the leading consumer goods and services company in myanmar . we aspire to have the strongest consumer brand portfolio , with products and services ranging from food & beverage , logistics and distribution , and finance . through organic growth , acquisitions , and strategic partnerships , we intend to be a $ 1 billion turnover company within the next 10 to 15 years .\n\u201c 2018 marks a quarter century that loi hein company has been in business . reflecting on our journey , i am proud of the heritage built and struggles we have overcome in myanmar . looking forward , i believe that these are very exciting times for our group and country . myanmar is entering a new era of development , transformation , and modernization . as a company , we look forward to growing and transforming together with our country and people . our vision is to develop loi hein and its group of companies into the leading consumer goods and services company in myanmar . we aspire to have the strongest consumer brand portfolio , with products and services ranging from food & beverage , logistics and distribution , and consumer financial services . through organic growth , business diversification , and strategic partnerships , we intend to be a $ 1 billion turnover company within the next 10 to 15 years . we continually strive to become the first publicly listed fmcg company in the country . our entrepreneurial spirit , combined with our methodical approach and consumer - centric focus , can be attributed to the success of many of the leading products and services in the marketplace . we are strongly committed to doing business with integrity , professionalism , and competency . nothing compares to the sweet taste of success and we are determined to deliver more of it . working hard today and being ready for tomorrow will allow our company and all of our partners to enjoy a bright future ahead . \u201d\nimport , export , warehousing , transportation , delivery , and customer service have all been fundamental functions of the company over the years . in 2017 , our logistics service company was formed in order to provide these third party logistics services to other consumer products companies aiming to capitalize on the growth of the myanmar market .\ntries ( mfi ) . strong business acumen strengthened by hard work and the dedication of a small team of associates quickly delivered impressive results . mfi went on to trust dr . sai sam htun with more consumer goods products ranging from soft drinks to beer and rum . in 1996 , loi hein company ltd . was established . in 2000 , in association with osotspa co . , ltd . ( thailand ) lhc launched shark energy drink and quickly gained market leadership . in 2002 , lhc launched his first own brand , alpine , that quickly became the market leader in bottled purified drinking water . in 2008 , in association with green spot co . , ltd . ( thailand ) lhc developed and launched a non - carbonated california orange soft drink . in 2009 lhc was appointed exclusive distributor for spy wine cooler manufactured by siam winery co . , ltd . ( thailand )\nproducing high quality products is at the heart of what we do . our company operates five manufacturing facilities which have a combined bottling capacity of approximately 150000 bottles and cans per hour . we plan to meet future demand of our growing market by continually building new manufacturing facilities and modernizing existing facilities .\nthrough our portfolio companies , we provide consumer lending , micro - finance , and corporate financial services to help various stakeholders meet their personal and business needs . although this is still an emerging industry in myanmar , we believe it will be one of the core businesses of our company in the future .\nwe love to touch the hearts and minds of the consumer . with over 25 years marketing experience , our in - depth knowledge of markets , consumers , trends , and trade practices cannot be matched . our company has a unique brand building heritage in myanmar . we are very proud to have multiple top brands in the market which were all developed in - house .\nour company is the leading distributor of fmcg products in myanmar with our 60 , 000 outlets serviced . we have access to the entire market in every region and state , from modern supermarkets to traditional shops , from luxury hotels to neighborhood restaurants , our products reach every corner of myanmar . we have distribution hubs and depots strategically located all throughout the country . and we have a vast network of wholesalers , retailers , and agents . the ability to effectively distribute products to consumers throughout the entire country is one of the key factors to our success . that is why many of the brands we distribute hold leading positions in their respective market categories .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nalpine is natural water that has been filtered by nature through layers of mineral elements for years before being carefully treated by ozone , uv and ceramic filters . alpine is the leading drinking water in myanmar .\nin 1992 , dr . sai sam htun was offered to assist with the distribution and marketing of a local cigarette brand - duya - manufactured by myanmar foodstuffs industries ( mfi ) . strong business acumen strengthened by hard work and the dedication of a small team of associates quickly delivered impressive results . mfi went on to trust dr . sai sam htun with more consumer goods products ranging from soft drinks to beer and rum .\nin 1998 , in association with osotspa co . , ltd . ( thailand ) lhc launched shark energy drink and quickly gained market leadership .\nin 2002 , lhc launched his first own brand , alpine , that quickly became the market leader in bottled purified drinking water .\nin 2008 , in association with green spot co . , ltd . ( thailand ) lhc developed and launched a non - carbonated california orange soft drink .\nin 2009 lhc was appointed exclusive distributor for spy wine cooler manufactured by siam winery co . , ltd . ( thailand )\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 have one of the strongest fmcg food & beverage brand portfolios in myanmar . the portfolio includes products with leading positions in drinking water , soft drinks , energy drinks , dairy , and juices . the consumer is at the heart of everything we do . and we strive to keep developing products and services for the growing needs of our consumers .\nstrong distribution capability has always been one of our core competencies . we have proprietary distribution hubs spread out throughout the country . this key asset allows us to successfully distribute our products to consumers in urban and rural areas of myanmar .\nlhc launches shark energy drink in association with osotspa co ltd ( thailand ) and quickly gains market leadership .\nlhc launches alpine brand purified drinking water that quickly becomes the market leader in its category .\nlhc launches blue mountain , quickly becoming one of the market leading soft drink brands in the country .\nasahi group of japan and lhc form a strategic partnership in myanmar with the two companies formally entering into a joint venture .\nlhc forms a strategic partnership with osotspa co ltd ( thailand ) to form one of the largest energy drink joint ventures in myanmar .\nlhc launches alpine dairy brand of milk and dairy products that has becomes the quickest growing segment in the portfolio .\nour consumers are at the heart of everything we do at lhc . by offering high quality products at an affordable price our aim is to make our myanmar consumers fee\nl good and contribute to their life enjoyment . we believe in brands that create strong emotional bonding with consumers . we conduct our operations with integrity and respect for the many people , organizations and environments our business touches . we are curious and are always looking ahead . we like to learn from the best and believe in growing together in a fair and mutually rewarding way . we move fast and are not afraid of taking risks . we like to win but also have the ability to overcome and rebound from failures . our appetite for challenge is almost limitless and is characterized by the optimistic , enthusiastic and almost physical desire to grow and take the lead .\nour consumers are at the heart of everything we do at lhc . by offering high quality products at an affordable price our aim is to make our myanmar consumers feel good and contribute to their life enjoyment .\nwe conduct our operations with integrity and respect for the many pe . . ."]}
{"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": 55412, "summary": [{"text": "knights inn ( officially knights franchise systems , inc. ) is a hotel chain owned by wyndham worldwide and based in parsippany , new jersey .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "knights inns used to be with all-exterior corridors and medieval-inspired architecture , but the chain no longer applies those features to new properties . ", "topic": 19}], "title": "knights inn", "paragraphs": ["view information on current and former knights inn building locations . find leasing information , previous sales and currently active for sale and lease listings of properties where knights inn is located . research knights inn information , location photos and more .\nknights inn orillia accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival .\nknights inn has been a past or current tenant within the buildings involved in these sale and lease transactions .\nknights inn orillia rooms include a microwave and refrigerator . the rooms are equipped with cable tv and free wi - fi .\nthe knights inn is within a 15 - minute walk of shannon bay . the opp museum is 2 miles from the hotel .\nguests at new orleans knights inn may relax in the outdoor pool . the front desk is open 24 hours to serve guests needs .\nexcellent beginner owner / operator property . property is an attractive , motel located in strong growth area . knights inn franchise . property . . .\nthe knights inn globe az is a 2 story 40 room exterior corridor hotel that includes a 3 bedroom managers quarters with one room being able t . . .\npolice found a body at the knights inn motel in aurora sunday morning after a welfare check and are investigating what they ' re calling suspicious circumstances around the death .\naround 10 a . m . , aurora police did a welfare check at 14200 e . 6th avenue - the knights inn motel - and found a woman ' s body in the room .\nthis loopnet knights inn 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 .\neach guest room at knights inn features spacious windows and comes equipped with a microwave and refrigerator . free wired internet access and cable tv are also available and an in - room coffee maker is provided .\n63 room days inn franchise with large managers apartment . exclusive listing - property must be sold - drive by only - principles only per . . .\nmarcus & millichap has been chosen to exclusively market for sale the arizona inn & suites , a single - story limited service hotel located two . . .\nthe rodeway inn kingman is a 40 - unit , limited service hotel . the hotel was built in 1977 and is on 2 . 67 ac of land . there is living quarter . . .\nthe medieval inns of court , which included lincoln ' s inn and gray ' s inn as well as the inner temple and middle temple , were organised on the same basis as the colleges at oxford and cambridge universities , offering accommodation to practitioners of the law and their students and facilities for education and dining . the term ' inns of court ' seems to have been adopted on account of the hospitality offered to those associated with the law courts . by the end of the 16th century , the inns had largely developed into their present form , governed by an elected treasurer and council of benchers , administered by a salaried sub - treasurer and his staff .\nin the middle of the 12th century , the military order of the knights templar built a fine round church by the thames , which became known as the temple church . two centuries later , after the abolition of the order in 1312 , lawyers came to occupy the temple site and buildings . they formed themselves into two societies , the inner temple and middle temple , first mentioned by name in a manuscript yearbook of 1388 . interestingly , the area on the edge of the site , known as the outer temple , did not house a separate legal society .\nabout cbs interactive | contact | jobs | advertise | privacy policy | cookie policy | ad choice | terms of use \u00a9 cbs interactive inc . all rights reserved .\nthis is a preferred partner property . it ' s committed to giving guests a positive experience with its excellent service and great value . this property might pay urltoken a little more to be in this program .\nafter booking , all of the property\u2019s details , including telephone and address , are provided in your booking confirmation and your account .\ni guess the rate is pretty good . the free continental breakfast was appreciated .\ni forgot an item and emailed the hotel and got a response from the hotel very soon after i sent the email .\nclean room . tv excellent . quiet . housekeeper friendly and helpful . 15 min walk to downtown .\nexcellent location , 15 min drive from casino rama , staff very friendly , nice complimentary breakfast , bed very comfortable , nice room .\nthe room was extremely clean , especially the bathroom . we ' ve stayed here twice now , and both times we were impressed . the cleaning staff do an amazing job . good sized flat - screen tv on the wall with good reception and full hd signals ( and the tv was configured properly - no out - of - ratio pictures on this one as opposed to a lot of hotels we ' ve stayed at ) . very comfortable beds . fridge and microwave worked well . staff efficient and friendly . great location to get to all places of interest in the area .\ncheck in and out were quick , room was clean , bathroom had sufficient towels , there was a loveseat in our room . continental breakfast included cereal , waffles , toast , juices and coffee .\ngreat front desk staff . good location . free wi - fi . breakfast option .\nroom was very clean . for the money we paid was way better than i expected . would stay there again\n. the hotel features free parking and provides a flat - screen tv in every room .\nthis property is also rated for the best value in orillia ! guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city .\nwe ' re sorry , but there was an error submitting your comment . please try again .\nthis room features air conditioning . please note that the room rate is based on 2 guests . maximum occupancy is 4 guests ( see hotel policies for extra person charges ) .\n\u201cthe staff was friendly . the rooms , hallways , reception area , and breakfast area where extrta clean . \u201d\n\u201cthe continental breakfast was generous with good variety and the rooms were clean . \u201d\ncancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type . please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room .\nup to two children under 16 years stay free of charge when using existing beds .\nany additional older children or adults are charged cad 15 per person per night when using existing beds .\nadditional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay .\nwhen booking more than 9 rooms , different policies and additional supplements may apply .\nupon check - 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anonymous reviews . additional sorting options might be available ( by type of traveler , by score , etc . . . ) .\nthis rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price , facilities and services available . it ' s based on a self - evaluation by the property . use this rating to help choose your stay !\nif you sign in or create an account , you ' ll unlock unlimited access to your lists from any computer , tablet or smartphone . they won ' t go away unless you say so .\n\u201ci guess the rate is pretty good . the free continental breakfast was appreciated . \u201d\n\u201ci forgot an item and emailed the hotel and got a response from the hotel very soon after i sent the email . \u201d\n\u201cclean room . tv excellent . quiet . housekeeper friendly and helpful . 15 min walk to downtown . \u201d\n\u201cexcellent location , 15 min drive from casino rama , staff very friendly , nice complimentary breakfast , bed very comfortable , nice room . \u201d\n\u201cthe room was extremely clean , especially the bathroom . we ' ve stayed here twice now , and both times we were impressed . the cleaning staff do an amazing job . good sized flat - screen tv on the wall with good reception and full hd signals ( and the tv was configured properly - no out - of - ratio pictures on this one as opposed to a lot of hotels we ' ve stayed at ) . very comfortable beds . fridge and microwave worked well . staff efficient and friendly . great location to get to all places of interest in the area . \u201d\n\u201ccheck in and out were quick , room was clean , bathroom had sufficient towels , there was a loveseat in our room . continental breakfast included cereal , waffles , toast , juices and coffee . \u201d\n\u201cgreat front desk staff . good location . free wi - fi . breakfast option . \u201d\n\u201croom was very clean . for the money we paid was way better than i expected . would stay there again\u201d\nadjacent to a public bus stop and 3 minutes\u2019 walk from rotary place recreation facility , this orillia university residence features rooms equipped with a refrigerator .\nlocated in downtown orilla , ontario , this motel is 1 km from the couchiching golf club and a 10 - minute drive from victoria point . it offers air - conditioned rooms with free wi - fi .\nthis econo lodge is located in downtown orillia , ontario , just 2 . 3 km from the georgin college orillia campus . it serves a complimentary breakfast every morning and features free wi - fi access .\nthis orillia , ontario motel is 3 km from couchiching beach park and 8 km from casino rama . free wi - fi is available along with cable tv in the the modern rooms .\n\ub209 did not like the fact that check - out time is 11 a . m . and my entrance card was turned off around 10 : 25 . i must have looked like a burglar trying my card in the door again and again . i tell the guy that i can ' t get in my room . he takes my card and puts it in his pocket . what ? ? ? i tell him that i need to finish loading my car . he opens my room . i take another load outside and now i ' m locked out of the building .\n\ub207 i guess the rate is pretty good . the free continental breakfast was appreciated .\n\u201cseemed staff and management were trying to get away with doing the minimum whilst maximising profit . \u201d\n\ub209 staff gave impression of doing absolute minimum . breakfast worst we have had , minimum provision . hallways very dirty . not good value for money\n\ub207 i forgot an item and emailed the hotel and got a response from the hotel very soon after i sent the email .\n\ub209 no coffee maker in room . needs kurigs and k - cups in every room with sugar and powdered milk packets . needs cutlery in every room . needs body lotion and conditioner in every bathroom . needs peanut butter , marmalade and cheese whiz for breakfast toast , not just one kind of jam . sink in breakfast room dirty . juice containers directly under paper towel dispenser so people ' s wet hand drippings went into juice . should have lids and placed elsewhere . should have better quality coffee cups - not styrofoam . needs another table in breakfast room . desk person should smile more , but she was helpful with our inquiries . better pillows needed .\n\ub207 clean room . tv excellent . quiet . housekeeper friendly and helpful . 15 min walk to downtown .\n\ub207 excellent location , 15 min drive from casino rama , staff very friendly , nice complimentary breakfast , bed very comfortable , nice room .\n\ub209 couldn ' t get the tv to work . power outage during the night .\n\ub209 an in - room coffee machine would have been nice . the bathroom door needed service as it scrapped the floor when it was closed . i informed the staff of this . hopefully it will be attended to .\n\ub207 the room was extremely clean , especially the bathroom . we ' ve stayed here twice now , and both times we were impressed . the cleaning staff do an amazing job . good sized flat - screen tv on the wall with good reception and full hd signals ( and the tv was configured properly - no out - of - ratio pictures on this one as opposed to a lot of hotels we ' ve stayed at ) . very comfortable beds . fridge and microwave worked well . staff efficient and friendly . great location to get to all places of interest in the area .\nyou ' re subscribed ! your welcome email will arrive in your inbox soon .\nurltoken b . v . is based in amsterdam in the netherlands , and is supported internationally by 198 offices in 70 countries .\nurltoken is part of booking holdings inc . , the world leader in online travel and related services .\nwe have more than 70 million property reviews , and they ' re all from real , verified guests .\nthe only way to leave a review is to first make a booking . that ' s how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property .\nwhen guests stay at the property , they check out how quiet the room is , how friendly the staff is , and more .\nafter their trip , guests tell us about their stay . we check for naughty words and verify the authenticity of all guest reviews before adding them to our site .\nif you booked through us and want to leave a review , please sign in first .\nby creating an account , you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy statement .\na text message with a 6 - digit verification code was just sent to the phone number associated with this account .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\nthe price you found is 17 % lower than this hotel ' s average rate of $ 111 / night .\nwe analyze rates over a 60 day period , and compare your selection to the average rate of comparable stays to ensure you ' re getting the best possible deal .\nprices are the average nightly price provided by our partners and may not include all taxes and fees . taxes and fees that are shown are estimates only . please see our partners for more details .\n{\ncontainerclass\n: null ,\ncontainerattributes\n: null ,\nwidget\n: {\nname\n:\nibex _ photo _ carousel\n,\ntemplate\n:\nibex _ photo _ carousel _ _ widget\n,\ndivclasses\n:\nprw _ rup prw _ ibex _ photo _ carousel\n,\njs\n: {\nhandlers\n:\n( ta . prwidgets . getjs ( this , ' handlers ' ) )\n} ,\ndust\n: {\nnav _ controls\n:\nibex _ photo _ carousel _ _ nav _ controls\n} ,\nmodulelist\n: [\nhandlers\n] } ,\nscriptflags\n: null }\nplease visit one of our 8 partner sites to see rooms from $ 92 .\ni am very adamant about searching reviews before i book a hotel . i booked this hotel on priceline for july 1st - 3rd 2018 . i booked in advance for our 30th wedding anniversary . this is nothing like the pictures protrayed or the same price . we were charged . . .\ni reserved three rooms for my family in this wonderful hotel . . . everything is new . . the hospitality was wonderful and available at anytime . very near to niagara falls just 10 mins walking . . and near to wego bus stations . nice place . . . thanks\nthis is an excellent place to stay . . also rooms are affordable . . . . last month i visited niagara and stayed in an another hotel besides niagara they charged me extra money for car parking $ 15 also hotel service charge $ 10 but here only $ 10 for car parking . . . i . . .\nfabulous hotel in a great location . all aspects of hotel and staff were commendable . rooms were airy , specious , fresh and clean . all staff courteous , professional and so willing to help . facilities , food and location could not be bettered . will come back . . . . . .\nthis is a bliss . an amazing place to spend the best of times . i loved the interiors and ethnic designs . its just the place where you want to spend quality time . excellent pool and rooms , the property is designed beautifully . it has been a mesmerising . . .\nnote : your question will be posted publicly on the questions & answers page .\ni will be staying there in may with 2 teenagers girls im worried i hear good and bad about the hotel anyone stayed recently could give me an idea what expect how the rooms are . . .\nthere was 4 adults in our group staying a 1 room with 2 double beds . we found this motel very good with good facilities and clean . there is parking outside your room . we did not need the car at all . we walked every where as . . .\nthere was 4 adults in our group staying a 1 room with 2 double beds . we found this motel very good with good facilities and clean . there is parking outside your room . we did not need the car at all . we walked every where as it is only about 5 mins to the centre of town . also it is only 600 metres to applebees for cheap meals . we would stay there again with no worries .\ni ' m assuming the kitchenette has a small stove or hot plate . are pots , pans , plates , and utensils included in the room ?\nno hot tub but does have all other items . there is a well kept pool . this motel is only 5 mins walk to main tourist area .\nalways ask for non - smoker room , also room close to the office is much better then other room .\nsecond floor seems a bit more private . good view for the evening fireworks .\nground floor rooms excellent if you happen to be a smoker with direct access outside .\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 .\nthis franchise listing is currently inactive , as entrepreneur does not have current data on the company . if this is your company , please email franchise @ urltoken to request instructions on how to activate your free listing .\nadd your favorite articles , videos , podcasts , and more to your queue so you can enjoy them anytime on any device .\nbe the first to get inspirational content - handpicked and delivered to your inbox .\ntake control of what content you see . from inspiration on starting a business to learning more about how to find solutions - make our site yours and never miss a beat .\nbutton on any author page to keep up with the latest content from your favorite authors .\nthe inns of court are unincorporated associations which have existed since the 14th century .\ninformation on joining the inner temple , scholarships and events and programmes to support you to become a barrister .\nthe inns of court play a central role in the recruitment of student members and training of aspiring barristers .\ncheckout the amazing indoor and outdoor facilities available to member of the inner temple .\nthey called qualified practitioners to the bar , as barristers with a monopoly to plead in the central law courts . the inns of court , which taught english common law , developed the three levels of membership still in use today : masters of the bench ( or benchers ) , elected from amongst the eminent members of the profession ; barristers , qualified to practise on call to the bar ; and bar students . the inns also appoint honorary benchers , academic benchers and royal benchers .\nthe 16th century was an age of expansion for the inner temple and new buildings were constructed to accommodate its growing membership , although not all the students joining at this time intended to pursue a legal career . the great fire of london of 1666 destroyed many of the inner temple buildings and a series of subsequent fires and 20th century war damage were responsible for further losses . the hall , treasury office , benchers ' rooms and library were all reconstructed after world war ii . however , the best preserved chambers buildings in the inner temple , which date from the 17th century , can be found in the fine terrace at the east end of the site , known as king ' s bench walk after the king ' s bench office which was based there until the 19th century .\nthe worst laccommodation ever . the room was old ( very ) and dirty . the pool wasn ' t cleaned and the hotel / roons are also available for long term rental . terrible option for those who travel with children . . . plus the air conditioning does not work .\nwe booked this after our cruise . the front staff were nice and noel was even willing to print our air tickets . however , the room was weird as were the surrounding rooms as it seem like people were living in them . we did get maid service with new towels , soap , etc each day . the public lobby bathroom was really dirty and smelly with sewer flies . the wifi passcode did not work so i could not get online the whole time .\nworth the $ 90 price due to how near the beach is ! literally , @ 7min walk to north beach where hallandale beach blvd meets ocean drive . outdoor heated pool was pristine clean and not at all busy on a warm sunny day . more than enough poolside chaise loungers and adequate tho small room . tho who needs the room with the pool & beach so near . i ' d give it 5 stars .\nwas looking for a bargain but when we got there the showers were gross and cockroaches were everywhere . the beach is not as close as other reviews are saying you need to cross a bridge ! the staff is also super rude ! we complained about bugs and being bitten at night and they did nothing and charged us for the two nights even though we only stayed for 1 . do not stay here ! also you can never reach the manager . he is never taking calls . this place is a scam do not stay here ! ! !\nthis hotel is for extended stay people . kitchen with refrigerator and appliance . i would only recommend for people who are not picky about details and highend features of a hotel . for the area next to beach cheap .\nthis review is the subjective opinion of a tripadvisor member and not of tripadvisor llc .\nthe price you found is 11 % lower than this hotel ' s average rate of $ 126 / night .\nmanagers apartment great guest rooms pool total remodel in 2001 convenient highway access revenue growth has been 10 + % for the last three ye . . .\nrecent renovations : new a / c units . new carpets . new beds . new bathroom area counters . new furniture . re - surfaced blac . . .\nreduced price ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! by $ 300 , 000 - please see the attachment file - in order to see the attachment , yo . . .\nthe major franchise suite motel is an exceptionally well - maintained property , which enjoys an excellent location near demand generators and . . .\nall suite property ideal for families , commercial and extended stay . close to airport , dynamic camelback corridor , biltmore fashion park m . . .\nmarketing package now includes renovation drawings and estimates from subs : orion investment real estate is pleased to announce the exclusi . . .\nready to go ; approved projects for 9 stories high rise boutique hotels projects for sell or build to suit this project is class a projects w . . .\nplease make apoinments to see no drive by 65 u offering first time in last 24 yrs please no drive by only or youwill loose your chance to . . .\nfranchise hotels for sale with no pip , please make apointments do not drive agents must register offering for sale 2nd time in last 22 yrs r . . .\nthe property is attractive and well located . it consists of the 55 - room motel and four 3 - br , single - family homes which are included in the p . . .\non 4 / 3 / 15 , sellers drastically reduced the asking price from $ 2 . 7 to $ 1 , 950 , 000 . on 9 / 14 / 14 , this property was appraised for $ 2 . 7m ; sellers . . .\ngood location . 88 miles to san francisco . 45 miles to sacramento . close to mall and the university of the pacific . income : $ 550 , 000 . e . . .\nmotel for sale . motel is interior corridor and flagged with a well known , national brand . this property recently under went a complete renov . . .\nless than 10 miles from the french quarter , this hotel serves a continental breakfast each morning .\nthis hotel is 16 minutes from the louisiana superdome , home of the new orleans saints football team . harrah ' s new orleans casino and hotel is less than 11 miles away .\nactivities : when it comes to fresh - air pursuits , new orleans has a range of outdoor activities from which to choose . spend a day saltwater fishing on a chartered boat , hop into a kayak for urban sightseeing or rent a bicycle to explore new orleans ' neighborhoods .\nairport : louis armstrong new orleans airport advance baggage check - 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{"id": 55417, "summary": [{"text": "revathy kalamandhir is a malayalam movie production house , founded by malayalam producer g suresh kumar in 1993 .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "twenty five films had been produced under the banner .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "the latest release was the movie chattakaari , which was a remake of the 1974 movie chattakari .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "the film was shot in a record of 25 days", "topic": 11}], "title": "revathy kalamandhir", "paragraphs": ["revathy kalamandhir is an indian film producer , who has worked predominantly in malayalam movie industry . revathy kalamandhir ' s previous film to hit the theatres was matchbox in the year 2017 .\nproducer suresh kumar will make his acting debut with malayalam film ram leela . the producer , known for financing films like rathi nirvedam and neelathamara through his revathy kalamandhir , will play a political activist in ram leela .\ndisclaimer & privacy policy terms & conditions designed & powered by intuisyz . \u00a92015 revathy kalamandir . all rights reserved\nhello , you can find me at the revathy kalamandir film academy interacting with students about direction & screenplay writing .\nover the last three decades , revathy kalamandhir has evolved to become a vibrant and modern production unit embracing a variety of genres and themes covering humor and comedy , action and remakes . as a production house , we have endeavored continuously to nurture and promote fresh talents . if you strongly feel that you can make a mark for yourself in movies , revathy kalamandhir will always stand by you and back you in your career aspirations . persons who are keenly interested , passionately pursuing careers in the tinsel world are encouraged to upload their portfolio along with resume below .\nin 1993 , g . suresh kumar started a new production house called revathy kalaamandhir . following are the movies produced under the banner of revathy kalaamandhir . butterflies , kaashmeeram , thakshashila , aaraamthampuraan , pilots , coverstory , achchaneyaanenikkishtam , kuberan , shivam , kadha , vettom , mahaasamudram , seetha kalyaanam , pachchamaraththanalil etc .\nmenaka married film producer suresh kumar at the lord krishna temple , at guruvayur , on 27 october 1987 . [ 6 ] she produces films under the banner revathy kalamandhir . she has two daughters : revathi and keerthi . [ 6 ] keerthi as a child actress acted in kuberan starring dileep , bijumenon starred achaneyanenikkishtam and pilots with suresh gopi . [ 8 ] she acted in priyadarshan ' s movie geethaanjali as heroine . [ 9 ]\ni\u2019m a curator and art historian by profession besides having produced feature films . i studied art history at kalabhavan visvabharathi university , shantiniketan . looking forward to seeing you at revathy kalamandir film academy .\nmenaka married malayalam film producer suresh kumar at the lord krishna temple , at guruvayur , on 27 october 1987 . [ 6 ] she produces films under the banner revathy kalamandhir . she has two daughters : revathi and keerthi . [ 6 ] keerthi , as a child actress , acted in kuberan , starring dileep and the bijumenon - starred achaneyanenikkishtam and pilots with suresh gopi . [ 8 ] she acted in priyadarshan ' s movie geethaanjali as heroine . [ 9 ]\nrevathy suresh , the elder daughter of menaka - suresh couple , graduated from the international academy of design and technology ( iadt ) chicago in 2010 in film and animation . she then pursued a specialization course at digital animation and visual effects ( dave ) school in 2012 . after working for 6 months in an animation studio called monkey chow , she is currently working in red chillies mumbai as a visual effects artist / compositor .\nkeerthy , the second daughter of suresh kumar and menaka , after her studies in india , is pursuing her masters in fashion technology in uk . when a window of opportunity presented itself , she took her first fledgling steps in acting , as heroine in the priyadarsan movie , \u201cgeethaanjali\u201d . super star mohan lal is doing the key role in this film . keerthy had earlier done small roles in the movies \u201cpilots\u201d , \u201cachchanaeyaanaenikkishtam\u201dand \u201ckuberan\u201d \u2013 all films belong to revathy kalaamandhir .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n* setting channel preference will take you directly to the respective channel when you come in next time .\nsupported browsers : internet explorer : version 7 . 0 and above , chrome , firefox and safari . best viewed at 1024 x 768 resolution and above .\nsome sort of pressure must exist ; the artist exists because the world is not perfect . . . art is born out of an ill - designed world .\n- andrei tarkovsky\nthe act of storytelling and listening to stories were always a fundamental need of humanity . this quality had empowered humanity with culture and propelled the civilization to a higher realm . a story informs us as well as entertains us . a well narrated story reaches into the deepest zones of a person and invokes his or her emotions . a film director is also a storyteller . and it is through emotions a filmmaker communicates with the audience .\nin the modern film making , the role of sound recordists and sound designers has become very important . today\u2019s multitrack , multilayered sound recording and reproduction is a formidable task . the syllabus will give the students an insider\u2019s view to equipments and its technology in terms of electronics and the art and science of acoustics . students will have many hours of practical sessions in sound recording and multitrack mixing . these hands - on assignments are intended to make the students capable of taking up independent job assignments .\nthe cinematographer is the visual translator of the script , enabling the director to narrate the story evocatively . technologies have gone through a quantum leap . modern digital cameras have evolved into fine instruments of image creation . .\nthe editing syllabus will take the students through the history , technical development and art of film editing . masterly works from pudovkin , eisenstien to walter murch will be analyzed and studied in detail . major editing softwares , post - production workflows and the responsibilities of the editor in the post digital - camera world will be covered in detail . rkfa gives you the definitive course to know the eternal question\nwhy do cuts work\nthis course will also teach you the true fundamental principles of editing to make you a great editor .\nthe acting syllabus includes rigorous physical training and understanding of different acting traditions . the students will go through many modules of actual working situations specifically scripted for individual needs . each student ' s strengths and drawbacks will be identified and moulded to become a capable actor who can handle the whole spectrum of emotions .\nfor humanity the art of storytelling was a tool to understand and tame the reality . in this digital era \u201cstorytelling\u201d has become a new adventure with limitless possibilities . the advent of new technologies has empowered everyone to become a storyteller using audio - visual media . beyond the possibilities of technology it is the understanding of human emotions and relationships , which makes a great film maker . this course gives you the best of the both skills - digital imaging technology and handling emotions and relationships within the story you narrate .\nthe director of photography is the visual translator of the script , enabling the director to narrate the story evocatively . modern digital cameras have evolved into fine instruments of image creation . with a strong foundation of theory and in - depth practice in using available light and artificial lights , this course empowers the students to take up any cinematographic challenges to create a short film . guest faculty would also be invited to discuss and present topics related to cinematography and allied subjects .\nwhen dreams are shaped through creativity , enduring and engaging art emerges . films have never ceased to fascinate us , rekindle the spirit and eventually lead to catharsis of emotions in what is essentially\nhuman\nwithin us . hearty welcome to this website , a quest to profile the life and times , and sterling contributions of malayalam cinema ' s leading light in the film production realm , shri suresh kumar\nchattakari , a dalliance across cultures was remade with shamna kasim playing the role , made memorable by lakshmi and hemanth doing mohan ' s role . it was directed by santosh sethumadhavan , son of ks sethumadhavan who did the original . the movie which was completed in a record 25 days , was shot at koonnoor , thommankuthu and thiruvananthapuram . the movie received positive , rave reviews from audience and critics .\nthe movies that made us what we are . the movies , that earned us the tagline\nfor heads to think and hearts to laugh\n.\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 ?\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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visual media . beyond the possibilities of technology it is the understanding of human emotions and relationships , which makes a great film maker . this course gives you the best of the both skills - digital imaging technology and handling emotions and relationships within the story you narrate\nduring the course each student writes and directs a 10 shot exercise , a sound story , a continuity film , an actuality film , a documentary film , and a 10 min . short film . the academy ' s one - year program in digital film making gives students the all - around filmmaking experience with in - depth understanding of digital imaging technology , shot divisions , blocking the scene and handling of actors necessary to make their own visual stories . the year is divided into two semesters . students in the program receive over 600 hours of lecture and 600 hours of hands - on instruction and practice . the curriculum integrates intensive study in all the major filmmaking disciplines including cinematography , directing , screenwriting , producing , and editing .\nstudents are also taken through a guided tour on the development and history of cinema . there will be regular screenings of all time classic films from india and abroad . getting accustomed to other art forms will be a priority in our academy . we will also encourage the students to re - invent the hobby of reading books . visits to art exhibitions , musical concerts , theatrical performances , etc . will be part of the curriculum . understanding and appreciation of music will be a major aspect of the course . in the first semester since day one , students participate in an array of classes imparting basic knowledge in film directing , screenwriting , digital camera technique , lighting , digital editing , directing actors and production design . supplementary classes in history of art , music appreciation , and film history and appreciation will be also conducted . they extend and deepen their in - class learning by producing their own short films using high end digital production platform .\nin the first semester during the common course , working in crews of five or more , each student writes , produces , directs , and edits 3 - 5 minutes films with increasing complexity . in addition , beach student fulfills the essential roles of director of photography and gaffer ( lighting technician ) on the films of other students . thus , everyone has an extensive hands - on experience of working on many projects in the first six months .\nduring the second semester , students are given hands on in - depth experience to new digital video technology . the digital video cameras will allow the students to delve deeper into the director ' s craft . each student directs two projects \u2013 a documentary film and a 10 minute short film . these projects and specialized workshops challenge students to explore the dramatic mechanics of motion picture storytelling and the critical collaboration between actors and directors .\n\u201csome sort of pressure must exist ; the artist exists because the world is not perfect . . . art is born out of an ill - designed world . \u201d - andrei tarkovsky\nat present sunny joseph is the president of cinematographer ' s union of malayalam cinema { cumac } and managing trustee of indian society of cinematographers { isc } . as a cinematographer his works include vasthuhara [ dir . g aravindan ] , nizhalkuthu [ dir . adoor gopalakrishnan ] , piravi [ dir . shaji n karun ] , sanabi [ dir . aribam shyam sharma ] , janala [ dir . buddhadeb dasgupta ] , yathrayude anthyam [ dir . kg george ] , train to pakistan [ dir . pamela rooks ] , kahini [ dir . malaya bhattacharya ] , mangamma [ dir . tv chandran ] , godesses [ dir . leena manimekalai ] , oru cheru punchiri [ dir . mt vasudevan nair ] , daya [ dir . venu ] , rmanujan [ dir . gnana rajasekaran ] , chintuji [ dir . ranjit kapoor ] and haat [ dir . seema kapoor ]\nhello there ! t . k . rajeev kumar here ! first and foremost , welcome to rkfa . i am very pleased to be the head of the department of direction\ni was fortunate to be from a family that produced outstanding musicians and perhaps that was graciously passed onto me a bit . my passion for arts took me through theater , percussion ( mridangam ) , helped me co - found and lead the musical band \u201cblue birds\u201d in 1980 & super mimics , a comedy show in 1979 . with all modesty let me also recall the time when i could as a student win the mono act at the kerala university festival and also the sangeetha nataka academy award for mono act in 1979 , 1980 .\nafter graduating from the university college , thiruvananthapuram , my film career started off with navodaya , where i began working as an assistant director at the age of 21 . my early lessons were from film maker jijo punnose , son of navodaya appachan . i subsequently assisted regunath paleri in his debut directorial venture\nonnu muthal poogyam varae\n. the hit kamal hasan thriller chanakyan was my debut film .\nlater , i was encouraged by the national award that came my way and consider it an honour to chair the kerala state chalachitra academy from 2003 to 2006 & to be entrusted with the directorship of iffk international film festival of kerala from 2003 to 2006 . i could contribute to the industry as : jury chairman for kerala state film awards 2007 , , member of federation of indian chambers of commerce & industry ( ficci ) and member general council , film & television institute , pune ( 2003\u20132008 )\ni was the founder / artistic director of jtpac , kochi ( jose thomas performing art centre ) . i currently hold the position of artistic director of blue mermaid events , kochi . moreover , i have conceived & directed more than 40 international shows , 4 plays and 80 national cultural events & state pageantry . i look forward to share and impart to you the past experiences in the film industry and assure you that in the dept of direction at the rkfa , you folks will have a great learning experience ! see you there ! \uf04a\nhello there ! welcome to the sound department of rkfa ! i am harikumar , your honorary faculty in the department of sound design and recording . i have a diploma in sound engineering from m . g . r government film and television training institute . basically , i started my career as a sound recordist at delhi doordarshan kendra . later in 1979 , i joined chitranjali studio as sound recordist under renowned sound engineer p . devadas\ni have had the utmost pleasure of working many films with one of the great indian film makers , sri . adoor gopalakrishnan . some of them include anantaram , mathilukal , nizhalkuthu , naalu penningal , oru pennum randaanum , etc . i am quite happy to share that i was awarded the national award twice for my work in the film anantharam and mathilukal in 1987 and 1989 respectively . with blessings from all 8 more awards from kerala state film awards have come my way for audiography .\nsound design is an incredibly imaginative , resourceful , very delicate and complex art form . if not mixed in right proportion , you probably have ruined the whole movie . most people jolt or scream at the pinnacle of a horror scene . however , have you watched a horror movie without sound ? not too scary right ? so , now you know what makes you jump on your seat , and the effect it has on people . it is the least noticed while mixing it right , but a tad more , you ruin the scene , and a tad less , the emotion of the scene doesn\u2019t come out right . so i shall share amazing tricks of the trade for the specialization students . see you in my class then !\ni\u2019m a graduate from the satyajit ray film & television institute ( srfti ) , kolkata . teaching direction and screenplay writing regularly from 2011 . professional works include feature film vedivazhipadu ( story , screenplay , dialogues and direction } , along the way ( tv serial , script writer ) , snakegods and the 13th chapter ( documentary commissioned by psbt } , vaithari - the mystic river ( diploma film ) and many corporate documentaries / films during 2007 - 2010 . currently working on my second feature film . looking forward to meeting you at rkfa .\nhi there ! i am aravind chandrasekhar , your sound design instructor at the rkfa . welcome to the sound department . if i should say a bit about myself , then i must say music is my passion ! so , right after graduation in computer application from mg university trivandrum , i went to chennai to follow my passion . there , i did diploma in sound engineering from sae - school of audio engineering in 2010 . i learnt the tools and ways of the trade from music director mariya manogar , when i used to assist him mixing for films , commercial films and albums after class hours , where i also got the opportunity to work with several artists .\nin 2011 , i started freelancing , which is when i worked with several students at the l . v prasad film and tv academy for their documentaries and shorts . later that year , i scored music for the film yashi faithfully yours . shortly after that , i did jingles for ads and music for shows on mathrubhumi news such as nalla vaartha , vaartha keralam , super prime time , and their election theme as well . some of my works include kerala consumer federation 2012 , nassco tiles , medimix , arabian jewelry , asianet broadband , saudia group , etc .\nsound design is an amazing art ! the unique process of creating sounds is something that , like all creative process , can ' t fully be taught in a class , but felt , explored , and discovered . thus , as a sound designer you carry a lot of responsibility of connecting to the audience through sound whether it is merry or sad . so , if you are enrolling for sound recording and design , then i assure you , you will be spending more time with me at the academy creating brilliant sound from the most ridiculous and unexpected sources you can ever imagine and learn along with me ! hoping to meet and work with you soon !\nhello ! welcome to the acting department at rkfa . i am sreenivas , one of your acting instructors at the academy . my specialization is in voice training , helping you with modulation , expression through sound and voice acting . i have been working with abhinaya theatre research centre , thiruvananthapuram for the last eleven years as an actor , musician and administrator . i have acted in more than 15 plays and have also performed in various theatre festivals like festival \u2018d avignon ( france ) , world theatre festival , brisbane ( australia ) , bharat rang mahotsav , new delhi etc . as there is no time barrier for learning , i took interest and have been learning the traditional sanskrit theatre of kerala \u2013 koodiyattam for the last couple of years . having trained in carnatic music , i include music sessions as part of my classes to enhance the voice of an actor .\ni earned my diploma in film direction and screenplay writing , and started my career assisting , the late mr . ismail merchant and james ivory of merchant ivory productions ( mip ) in \u201ccotton mary\u201d and \u2018mystic masseur\u2019 . in august 2001 , i joined rajiv menon productions and worked with rajiv in over 100 commercials . during my tenure there , i worked on tvc\u2019s for various consumer brands like asian paints , cadbury\u2019s perk , tvs scooty etc . in the process i dealt with all the major advertising agencies in the country , like o & m , mc cann ericsson , rk swamy , jwt & contract .\nin january 2006 , i decided to pursue my passion and became an independent film maker . in the course of the year i wrote and directed a short film ( 6383 kollam express ) . i also produced & directed commercials for mr . bean coffee , deccan chronicle , malayala manorama , agsarcem paints and next shop . i completed three ( a trilogy ) short films on the cochin royal family history . after \u201call are but one\u201d in 2005 and \u201ccontinuum\u201d in 2006 it was\nrenaissance\u201d in 2007 .\nhello , i look forward to seeing you here at the rkfa . i\u2019m the associate in the department of editing .\nprior to joining rkfa in 2014 i was with st . thomas college of arts & science , chennai , in the department of media studies as asst . professor . i will be glad to assist you and share my expertise with you folks in film & video editing and television production .\nhello , i\u2019m latha kurien rajeev and i will be discussing with you art appreciation .\nt . krishnanunni is one of the most reputed sound designers in india . [ he has received multiple national film awards ( india ) and kerala state film awards . he has worked with almost all the eminent film makers in kerala , including adoor gopalakrishnan , g . aravindan and shaji n . karun .\nhe , joined the film and television institute of india , pune for the sound recording & sound engineering course . passed out from the ftii in 1976 . he joined the space applications centre in ahmedabad as sound recordist in their khedda communications project in1977 . left ahmedabad in1980 to join chitranjali studio under the kerala state film development corporation in trivandrum as sound recordist . worked for twenty eight years in chirtranjali studio and was the chief sound engineer . mr . krishnanunni is a four time national award winner for the best sound design and 10 times winner of the state award for best sound desgn . .\nhe is the winner of both national & state awards for screenplay , best film and also the winner of john abraham memorial award .\nalumni of ftii pune and was the hod of editing at the ftii pune for over ten years . has won both national & state awards for film editing . .\nmalayalam\n| song about kerala ' s beauty , heritage and culture .\npease note , that we do not promote , link to , or affiliated with urltoken in any way . we are just collecting urltoken seo statistics and alexa rank data for historical purposes .\nduring selected period of time urltoken has constant position of 782275 in alexa top .\nthis website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website .\nkoottil ninnum song | \u0d24\u0d3e\u0d33\u0d35\u0d1f\u0d4d\u0d1f\u0d02 | k . j . yesudas | mohanlal , karthika | malayalam evergreen film song\narun gopi directs this film that has actor dileep in the lead . the investigative thriller also has the likes of mukesh , sai kumar , vijayaraghavan , suresh krishna , siddique , renji panicker , and radhika sarath kumar in supporting roles . sachi has written the script of this film that will be shot in and around palakkad .\nsuresh\u2019s wife menaka , and daughter keerthy suresh , are also actors . keerthy last starred in bairavaa , the vijay starrer that released last week .\nplease help by adding reliable sources . contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately , especially if potentially libelous or harmful .\nmenaka was born as padmavathi on 27 august 1963 and belongs to a conservative nagercoil tamil brahmin iyengar family . [ 6 ] her father rajagopal is from tenkasi and mother saroja is from thickurichy . [ 7 ] she has three brothers : govinda , sundar , and balaji .\nmovies | nostalgia | . manorama online ( 23 december 2013 ) . retrieved on 26 january 2014 .\nmalayalam actress menaka returns to acting \u2013 malayalam movie news . urltoken ( 9 march 2005 ) . retrieved on 26 january 2014 .\n\u0d38\u0d3f\u0d28\u0d3f\u0d2e \u0d0e\u0d19\u0d4d\u0d19\u0d28\u0d46 \u0d1e\u0d3e\u0d28\u0d4d\u200d \u0d2e\u0d31\u0d15\u0d4d\u0d15\u0d41\u0d02 \u2013 articles , infocus _ interview \u2013 mathrubhumi eves . mathrubhumi . com . retrieved on 26 january 2014 .\nkerala news \u2013 menaka . urltoken ( 26 september 2005 ) . retrieved on 26 january 2014 .\nmenaka is back in front of the camera . urltoken ( 29 october 2010 ) . retrieved on 26 january 2014 .\nmenaka was treated like a queen . the new indian express . retrieved on 26 january 2014 .\n\u0d1e\u0d3e\u0d28\u0d4d\u200d \u0d15\u0d40\u0d30\u0d4d\u200d\u0d24\u0d4d\u0d24\u0d3f ; \u0d2e\u0d47\u0d28\u0d15\u0d2f\u0d41\u0d1f\u0d46 \u0d2e\u0d15\u0d33\u0d4d\u200d . urltoken ( 16 august 2013 ) . retrieved on 26 january 2014 .\nthis page was last modified on 17 may 2016 , at 13 : 45 .\nthis article ' s content derived from wikipedia , the free encyclopedia ( see original source ) .\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 .\nmenaka is an indian film actress and producer . [ 1 ] in her short film career from 1980\u201386 , menaka acted in 116 films , mostly in malayalam . she did a few films in tamil , kannada and telugu . she married malayalam producer suresh kumar . [ 2 ] [ 3 ] after 19 years , she made a comeback through the television serial kaliveedu . [ 4 ] again after six years , she made a comeback on the big screen through fazil ' s 2011 film living together . [ 5 ]\nmenaka was born into a conservative tamil family . [ 6 ] her father rajagopal is from tenkasi and mother saroja is from thickurichy , kanyakumari district . 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", "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"]}
{"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 - trick in one match ! in the group stages , team b won every match and team a drew every match . unfortunately , due to points difference , team a went came 2nd in their group despite not losing a game ! team b qualified for the quarter finals , where they won comfortably 2 - 0 to book a place in the semi - final . this was to be played against a strong st luke ' s team . the westdene girls committment and skill level was excellent and consequently we took a 1 - 0 lead with only minutes remaining . however , despite stoical defending and brisk counter attacking from westdene , st lukes scored two long range efforts , the second coming with the last kick of the match , to win the game 2 - 1 . reagrdless of the result , the girls were very proud to be in the top four sides in the city ! both results were a fantastic achievement for our female footballers : roll on the next match !\ngov . uk uses cookies to make the site simpler . find out more about cookies\ncomplete our customer and stakeholder opinion survey and enter a free draw to win an ipad pro .\nwe interviewed the directors of an independent coffee and vinyl shop based in cardiff .\nwe incorporate and dissolve limited companies . we register company information and make it available to the public .\ncompanies house is an executive agency , sponsored by the department for business , energy & industrial strategy .\nthe cardiff office is open 24 hours a day for the receipt of documents contact centre lines are open between 8 . 30am to 6pm ( monday to friday )\nopening hours between 9am to 5pm ( monday to friday ) the belfast office does not have a letterbox for out of hours deliveries .\nopening hours between 9am to 5pm ( monday to friday ) the edinburgh office has a letterbox for out of hours deliveries . * the scottish legal post service is no longer available from 1 january 2018 .\nread about the freedom of information ( foi ) act and how to make a request .\nread about the types of information we routinely publish in our publication scheme . find out about our commitment to publishing in welsh . our personal information charter explains how we treat your personal information . read our policy on social media use . find out about our services .\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\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\ncurrently late - 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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 ."]}
{"id": 55425, "summary": [{"text": "yumilicious is a self-serve , frozen yogurt franchise known for unique sweet and tart frozen yogurts .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "there are currently 15 locations in the united states of which 13 locations are in texas and 2 located in south carolina . ", "topic": 7}], "title": "yumilicious", "paragraphs": ["ask a question about working or interviewing at yumilicious . our community is ready to answer .\nholy scoville scale ! spicy new flavor from yumilicious fro - yo chai . . . - culturemap dallas\ncheck in at yumilicious on the yelp app to unlock this check in offer . text the link directly to your phone .\nit ' s a good fit for texas palates , and it follows the uniqueness of yumilicious ,\nshe says .\nthe flavor was created by sam handa , who owns the yumilicious locations in allen and plano . he drew from his heritage and was inspired by the fact that one of yumilicious ' most popular flavors is another you wouldn ' t expect in a dessert : avocado .\nyumilicious franchise llc v . barrie et al , no . 3 : 2013cv04841 - document 48 ( n . d . tex . 2015 )\nknown for its adventurous flavors , dallas frozen - yogurt chain yumilicious has a trail - blazing new fro - yo flavor that would likely make you sizzle : mango - habanero . yumilicious describes it as a convergence of sweet mango and habanero heat , moderated by the base of tart yogurt .\n\u201cwe are excited to be working with yumilicious to mobile enable its existing loyalty program , \u201d said doug dwyre , president , mocapay . \u201cwith a consumer base that frequents their locations often , yumilicious will be able to learn more about customer behavior and better tailor loyalty offers based on visits data . \u201d\nok , yogurt nazi is gone . . . yumilicious is back ! apparently it was a family friend and took awhile to get her outta there .\nyumilicious franchise llc v . barrie et al , no . 3 : 2013cv04841 - document 48 ( n . d . tex . 2015 ) : : justia\nthese addresses are known to be associated with yumilicious northpark , llc however they may be inactive or mailing addresses only . please verify address for mailing or other purposes .\nmocapay\u2019s software - as - a - service architecture allows yumilicious the ability to integrate its existing micros e7 and res point - of - sale equipment without costly equipment upgrades . yumilicious has plans to offer mobile gift cards in the future , providing customers an easy way to pay for their purchases or give gifts to friends and family right from their phone .\nyumilicious now welcomes you to encounter the ultimate experience in our frozen yogurt dessert lounges . an oasis for dessert lovers with a healthy conscience , yumilicious will elevate your senses through the exquisite taste in our fine frozen yogurt , synchronic sounds in music , and a radiant ambiance that will have you leaving with an experience thinking , \u201cit\u2019s simply\u2026 the best ! \u201d\nwith the yogurt trend booming in dfw over the past two years , with companies like l . a . - based pinkberry and dallas - based yumilicious , it remains to be seen whether the frozen yogurt trend has a definite future , or at least a future for more than one main player . pinkberry has four north texas locations and yumilicious has nine .\nyumilicious was the pioneer that introduced tart frozen yogurt \u00e0 la pinkberry to dallas . the company opened its first branch on mckinney avenue in uptown under the name yogilicious , then switched over to yumilicious in 2009 . it now has about a dozen branches around dallas - fort worth and a branch in austin , at anderson lane and mopac , near the alamo drafthouse .\nof big players pinkberry and red mango , \u201cneither one of those brands have totally distinguished itself from the other , \u201d mabel said . representatives from pinkberry and yumilicious were not available for comment .\nyumilicious is a self - serve frozen yogurt lounge . create your own dessert with our 12 or more low calorie yogurts and 30 + toppings just the way you like it ! bring your laptops and \u2026\nmy favorite yumilicious location ! this location is always clean and has fun games available to play , but what makes it my favorite are the flavors ! they always have good flavors and this location . . .\nyumilicious northpark , llc filed as a domestic limited liability company ( llc ) in the state of texas on tuesday , december 6 , 2011 and is approximately seven years old , as recorded in documents filed with texas secretary of state .\na wonderful little experience . very clean location , speedy service and delicious froyo . i kept it simple , mixed some vanilla with rasberry tart and it was delicious . will definitely be stopping here post alamo drafthouse from here on out . yumilicious indeed !\nyumilicious is a very tasty frozen yogurt place that is great for the family . you get to choose from 8 different flavors of frozen yogurt and then dozens of different toppings . you pay by the weight and it does add up fast . worth the trip .\nyumilicious is a self - serve frozen yogurt lounge . create your own dessert with our 12 or more low calorie yogurts and 30 + toppings just the way you like it ! bring your laptops and gaming spirit . all locations have : - free wi - fi - wii\ni apologize for the dancing girls . . . it just sort of happened . when we celebrate in lakewood someone yells ,\nhey ! let ' s all go to yumilicious !\nand everyone jumps on their cars and zooms around the corner to get yogurt and celebrate and eat their amazing yogurt . the staff was super nice and played it off as cute . it was close to closing , and the girls were excited about making a school team and there was a dance - - with music and kicks and stuff . yumilicious - - you got served !\ndescription : yumilicious is a self - serve , frozen yogurt lounge known for great tasting yogurts and unique flavors . we feature over 16 gourmet low calorie flavors daily and over 30 fresh toppings daily . our stores also now serve multiple boba teas and custom made yogurt pies , known as yo - pies .\ni ' ve been coming to yumilicious for years , but i must say that i was a devoted customer to pink berry when it was across the street from yumilicious . now that pink berry is gone , this is my one and only place of choice in the area . i like their low sugar yogurt options and i ' m especially fond of their chocolate flavored yogurt . they have a ton of toppings to choose from , so there ' s something at their toppings bar for everyone , regardless if you ' re wanting healthy fruits , sweet candies , or crispy cookies . the place can get crowded in the evenings and on weekends , so i always choose to take my yogurt with me . give it a try !\n\u201cour customer is accustomed to personalizing their frozen yogurt during each visit , \u201d said christian le , ceo , yumilicious . \u201cthe mocapay platform provides us an additional layer of customization by enabling our customers to participate in tailored promotions and loyalty offers directly from their mobile phone . we hope that through this consumer data and rollout to all franchises , we can better serve our customer . \u201d\nusing mocapay ' s mobile platform , yumilicious will be able to target their customers with exclusive specials , loyalty redemption and perk reminders before , during and after transactions , both in and out of its locations . customers will be able to participate in the company\u2019s loyalty program , signing up directly using their mobile phone or transition their existing physical loyalty card and begin earning reward points .\nhanda so enjoyed conceiving the flavor that he ' s moved into mad - scientist mode .\ni ' ve been working on another one with cucumber and jalapeno ,\nhe says .\ni ' ve got a lot of flavors in mind . i want to hit the spicy portion . no other place is doing it . i want yumilicious to stand out and be known for spicy flavors .\nwe love some yumilicious . stopped by yesterday and we got three smalls to go . love that you can add as much frozen yogurt and toppings that you want into the bowl , but i hate that too . . . lol . had the cookies and cream , with the cookie dough topping , the kids created their small monster cups , and the price , $ 14 for 3 smalls . also , later in the day , the place can get warm inside as the windows face the west . stay hungry my friends . . .\nit was my first time going to yumilicious as i normally go to pinkberry and yogurtland . just like any other fro - yo place you pick your yogurt flavor ( s ) and pick your toppings and then feel bad about the price you paid until after you take your first bite and get giddy over how good the yogurt is . i got the cookies and cream and strawberry shortcake flavor with strawberry toppings . i didn ' t get the boba tea but apparently they sell 2 flavors . i ' ve never seen a yogurt place with boba tea which was quite interesting .\nreally cute inside . i loved the chairs and the setup was really nice . they provide sample cups if you wanted to try flavors and the flavors are better , i would say . i always like to pick and choose which toppings i get ! there ' s so much of it , i usually tend to pick the same things . but there is pretty much everything ! we had the avocado tart and the strawberry shortcake , topped with mochi , oreos , cheesecake . they have other locations with different flavors . i believe yumilicious tops other froyos because of the uniques flavors they offer .\ni am ashamed at how many check ins i have here . i have a serious froyo addiction . i have nothing bad to say about yumilicious . the froyo is always delicious and i have never seen a machine out of order . the best flavors are always available while they usually have a few seasonal flavors . the toppings are everything you would expect at a froyo shop . i love all of the syrups you can put on top ( especially the magic shell ) . i would love if they have warm fudge or caramel sauce to put on top . actually no , don ' t do that , or i may start coming every single day !\nfro - yo ! yumilicious was pretty good . it can ' t beat my favorite pinkberry , but for a local frozen yogurt spot i ' ll probably hit this place up again . they had some interesting flavors that other fro - yo places don ' t offer like the avocado tart and taro tart . the avocado didn ' t really taste like avocado to me , but it was tasty . the taro flavor tasted like taro milk tea which i really love . i did see a few ants chillen around the syrup bottles . it was kind of an appetite buster for me . can ' t imagine what else is crawlin ' around those toppings .\nyumilicious this place sure is . this is my go to place for fro - yo and it doesn ' t hurt that we ' re right down the street . the place is always pretty clean and is never too busy . parking isn ' t too bad as there ' s a garage connected . the staff are okay and offer mini cups for tasting the flavors . my go to here is always the taro in combination with the original tart . such a good combo ! they have plenty of toppings to choose from , but we usually add the kiwi and some mochi for our toppings . i don ' t know the exact price per oz but it seems normal lol\nit ' s been years since i ' ve been to a yumilicious , and it ' s great to see that some good things don ' t change . i dropped in for a tiny sweet treat after lunch nearby , and scored a small cup with just a splash of avocado tart and taro tart ( now known as\ntarolicious tart\n) . i don ' t do toppings , i keep it pure and simple . both flavors were the super creamy , perfect temperature , completely free of ice crystals product that i ' ve come to expect from this chain . i ' ve never had a consistently better product anywhere . the flavors are rich and delicious , and overall , it ' s just a fantastic dessert .\nyumilicious = very yummy i am a huge fan of froyo ! i ' m actually surprised there aren ' t more froyo places in austin ! anyways , moving on the establishment is self serve where you can choose your own flavors and toppings . many different types of flavors to choose from such as chocolate chip , avocado , regular tarte , taro , banana , vanilla etc . i had the taro and regular tarte flavor . the taro flavor was surprisingly delicious , it reminded me of having taro bubble tea ( boba ) ! one thing that i did notice was that the froyo here is more on the\nicy\nside rather than the creamy texture that i am use too . but overall , i am glad that i stopped by and will come back again to try the other flavors !\ncourt description : memorandum opinion and order denying as moot 19 motion for partial dismissal of counterclaims ; granting 35 motion for partial summary judgment . the court directs defendants to respond and file a brief to show cause why their remaining counter claim alleging misrepresentations and omissions in the franchise disclosure document should not be dismissed either for lack of a private right of action , or for failure to allege the counterclaim with sufficient particularity under rule 9 ( b ) of the federal rules of civil procedure . this brief shall not exceed seven pages and must be filed on or before 5 / 4 / 2015 . yumilicious may file a reply not to exceed five pages on or before 5 / 11 / 2015 . all remaining pretrial deadlines are hereby suspended pending further notice from the court . ( ordered by judge sam a lindsay on 4 / 23 / 2015 ) ( jrr )\n, a texas - based chain of frozen yogurt lounges , to mobile enable its loyalty program at all locations in south carolina and texas .\nmocapay is a mobile platform for innovative merchants that offers an integrated marketing and sales solution to enhance the lifetime value of a customer . the platform addresses merchants\u2019 need for a new channel that will broaden their reach to customers at anytime , not just at the point of sale , encourage purchases and build a stronger brand affinity . based in denver , mocapay is a privately held , venture - funded company founded in 2006 . for more information , visit 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 .\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 ! 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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 .\nfrozen yogurt spot . we weren ' t done eating after dinner so we all hopped in our cars and headed here for dessert . this location is in a village like shopping center off of abrams parkway . the parking lot in front of this spot is huge , you have parking all over so i wouldn ' t worry about that at this place . you walk in and well , that ' s it , the lady behind the counter looked miserable . the place was clean though . you start at the back of the restaurant and pick a cup of your choosing . then pick any of the several flavors they have in frozen yogurt . i will say i was disappointed though because i like the vanilla flavored one and they were completely out . i got the strawberry instead . once you fill up the cup with your choice of frozen yogurt you have toppings choices to choose from . they have fresh fruit , gummies , chocolate , and much more . the toppings all looked great , even the fruit . you step over to the register and she weighs the cup and charges you accordingly . the spoons and napkins were right there too . overall this place was good , it was clean , the frozen yogurt and toppings were good . i ' m just shocked that they ran out of vanilla . if i ' m in the area i ' ll be back if not no loss . i would recommend doing the same .\nso far it ' s been well , with both times i ' ve been here . and i like this frozen yogurt franchise better than a couple i have tried .\ngreat flavors , awesome toppings , cool staff & clean store . always have my pomegranate flavor\nyogurt is yummy ! guy at the register needs customer service training . the benches need to be reupholstered . asked for a cup of water & he served me tap water . when i asked for ice , he said he didn ' t have any ! really ? ? ?\nyumi is right ! choose your own flavor of ice cream . so many to choose ! i tasted several and went with the cake batter and my son loved the chocolate . so many toppings too ! build your own bowl then weight it at the end . will definitely be back !\nthe smell of bleach was overpowering . we were the only customers . after about 30 seconds the clerk went into the back room without a word . we decided to leave the bleach stench behind and find another yogurt place .\ngreat froyo and friendly staff ! they ' re always clean and have all the flavors and lots of toppings . seating outside and inside . other than that - it ' s just good froyo !\ncant get enough taro and mochi combo yogurt ! though sometime when my choc craving kicks in the milk chocolate with magic shell all over with cool whip does hit spot . ofcourse they have the healthy fresh fruit stuff but i only get them when its mango season . . yummmyyy ! ! buubble tea is sold there now in a cute bottle ! agh ! ! yeayy\nthis has everything i expect from a frozen yogurt shop . lots of self - serve items , sample cups , great flavors . . . the one thing they ' re missing is sour patch kids . come onnnn , what froyo doesn ' t have sour patch ? ? ! ? ! but , they had something i ' ve never seen before . . . mango habanero frozen yogurt ! i didn ' t know you could get spicy frozen yogurt but apparently you can and it is amazing . 5 stars for making my mouth freeze and burn at the same time .\ni used to love this location , but the last few times i have been there are very few flavor options and the yogurt is really runny and icy . i think they are having some issues with the machines .\ntime and time again this is our favorite place to grab a little ice cream . they have mango habanero flavor right now and its sooooo spicy , sweet and good i ' m thinking of going right now to get some more !\nthe yogurt quality was awful tonight . it was not silky and light like it normally is . instead , it was crystallized and heavy like it was not mixes correctly . i had the worker try to fix it , and she said it was fixed . . . but my next attempt was the same , so i bought our $ 10 of yogurt and left , but was greatly disappointed .\nvery convenient location , easy parking , lots of yogurt and topping choices . i do wish it was a bit cleaner inside .\nmy favorite frozen yogurt . so many to try . they have the whole sweet versus tart flavors going on . i really dig the tart flavors . . . especially the avacado . it doesn ' t sound like it would be good and i promise i was a skeptic at first also . . but try it . it ' s awesome . when you walk in you can pass the yogurt and ask for some sample cups so you can try before you buy . you pay per weight and they have i think every topping you can imagine . i am personally about just the yogurt . . no toppings .\nlove the mango tea with xtra jelly . plus 10 % discount for working in the center hell yeah\n\u201cwhen you walk in you can pass the yogurt and ask for some sample cups so you can try before you buy . \u201d in 3 reviews\n\u201ci tasted several and went with the cake batter and my son loved the chocolate . \u201d in 3 reviews\n\u201cthough sometime when my choc craving kicks in the milk chocolate with magic shell all over with cool whip does hit spot . \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 ?\nstrawberry frozen yogurt with kiwi , blueberries , reese ' s pieces , and sprinkles .\nso far it ' s been well , with both times i ' ve been here . and i like this frozen yogurt franchise\u2026\nlove the yogurt . service is never any good . the employees don ' t pay attention to customers . but , i\u2026\nlove the yogurt . service is never any good . the employees don ' t pay attention to customers . but , i will always love the yogurt , so i can get past the lack of a greeting .\nokay . . . so i never really made the food - trend leap from cupcakes to fro - yo . maybe if i ' d tried\u2026\nwe calculate the overall star rating using only reviews that our automated software currently recommends .\ni live right upstairs so i love coming down on a hot day or when i want some dessert . it ' s your typical frozen yogurt place . the mochi and the mango boba are my favorite add - ons .\nnot so yumi . we went as a family to beat the heat and kill time . the two members of staff did not greet us at first . one came out of back room while we were about to check out . our daughter is easily pleased with any flavor , but our son is a little picky ! he only liked the cookies n cream , but the machine didn ' t work , so he only got about 1 / 4 of cup filled . ( more room for toppings ? ) we paid and sat down - then realized our froyo was melting fast . it was so warm inside ! the staff member came out a few times just to play around with the a / c - didn ' t help ! overall , it was not a pleasant experience . the bathrooms were pretty dirty - that tells a lot about a company .\ngoing downhill fast . disgusting cleanliness , and incompetent counter staff . shudder to think what the place looks like in the back . unable to complete a refund and correction after i noticed their scale isn ' t zeroed and was charging people + 2 . 8oz . how many people were over - charged today ? ? ( ~ $ 2 each ) i ' m done with this place . no respect for the customer .\nstaff lacking in initiative and proper customer service . we weren ' t offered sample cups after asking where the cups were . we were harshly disciplined verbally after putting samples in our larger cup to try after following suit of other patrons doing the same . we weren ' t offered a receipt to document our purchase after we complained about the employees approach and our treatment . not much more to say about this . we ate our frozen yogurt in a hurry , after we had been upset by employee interaction , so though the flavors were pretty good , i can ' t say i would consider the experience more than one star . so sad because i love frozen yogurt . oh well , maybe they were having an off day ?\ni really liked their tarolicious tart yogurt , but i also ordered a taro boba from them and it was below average . the weirdest part about it is that the only employee ran out of the store with a boba bottle filled with ice and came back with the same bottle and boba . it was a mediocre boba experience . the store was also kind of sticky and dirty , but that wouldn ' t necessarily stop me from getting more froyo .\ngosh , im at a loss here . its a nicely merchandised place in a cool area . i had an urge for an afternoon milk tea . tried yummilicious after a yelp search . its not a tea or boba place , even though they have it on the menu . its really more of an ice cream place . so i m going to caveat my review based on that . the tea options were sparce and the flavor and quality was poor . if i owned yummilicious , i ' d take boba off the menu if you arent really going to commit . just be an ice cream place and do it really well .\ni came here for a fro - yo fix and i must say , i made a great choice ! the yogurt itself was very tasty . i was excited about the number of toppings offered . the cheesecake bites , fruity pebbles , and marshmallow sauce were awesome ! you also have the ability to sit outside which should be a requirement of all fro - yo / ice cream parlors . i would definitely go back !\nwasn ' t impressed by the selection or service . most of it is tarta , which i like but someone not into it maybe disappointed . the toppings didn ' t look that fresh and didn ' t taste fresh either . overall is ok but hit up another spot if the option is available .\ni really disliked the taro bubble tea we got . it was way too powdery and oddly tasted like coconut . still on the hunt for a good bubble tea place in dallas since this was the second place to disappoint me .\ni came here this afternoon with a friend and her daughter . after being in the sun for awhile , frozen yogurt sounded like a great option to cool down . they have a great variety of flavors and we were really the only people there . i grabbed a small bowl and chose half cake batter and half peanut butter . then , i added a nice assortment of fruit , shaved coconut and some dark mini chocolate chips . my afternoon treat was just over $ 5 . the frozen yogurt and toppings are weighed at the counter . the price depends on the weight . i would definitely come back here again . the service was fantastic , there were plenty of frozen yogurt options and the toppings were vast .\ni really enjoyed my visit here . this was my first time , and i was impressed , as it was a lot cleaner than most frozen yogurt places i ' d been to . we went in a few minutes before closing , but we didn ' t feel rushed at all , and received no huffing and puffing from the staff , who were in the process of wrapping up . in fact , we didn ' t even know they were closing soon until we had already paid and sat down and checked the hours on google maps ! they had a good flavor variety , and some seasonal flavors too . the toppings bins were full and the cup area , as well as the yogurt area were both clean . if i ' m in the area again , i ' d definitely come back here .\ni don ' t know why this place is given so many stars . sure , they have drinks as well as frozen yogurt . however , the realtor is not creamy at all like frozen yogurt should be . it ' s icy and taste a lot like water . also , it was a lot more expensive for the horrible taste that it was ! i would not recommend going if you are on a budget , trying to save money , or don ' t like icy tasting frozen yogurt .\npretty good self - serve froyo place . i got the peach tart and the original tart . they had a pretty good texture and taste . i tried the strawberry tart but felt that it wasn ' t tart enough for me . they had the standard toppings bar and it all looked / tasted fresh . they had posters for the bubble tea , and that is something that i may want to try next time i go . overall a good place and very refreshing in the summer . good service and the 10 % yelp check - in bonus was a good deal for my first time here .\n\u201cusually , my go to flavor is avocado tart topped with kiwi ( with a green spoon of course . . . looks so pretty ! ) . \u201d in 9 reviews\n\u201cdon ' t waste your time glancing through the mediocre reviews for pinkberry or orange cup nearby . \u201d in 13 reviews\nvery nice place and very clean . i enjoy eating my yogurt and walking through the peaceful walkway .\n2 stars at best . the service was terrible . the guy working the register went to the back of the store as soon as we got there . the boba has a strange consistency that tasted like pre - chewed gum . i ended up throwing it away . i didn ' t try the yogurt but my wife seemed to enjoy it . i made the mistake of thinking that all boba shops were equal . don ' t waste your money imo .\ni really love this place . the yogurt is great quality ! i worked in a frozen yogurt store for 2 years with good quality froyo , and so i ' m always critical of the quality of the yogurt . you can tell when it ' s powder mix versus fresh ! this stuff is the good stuff : ) the owner is also the sweetest guy in town . i love all their yogurt options and all the toppings . it ' s a fun place to go with friends !\nmy husband and i love this place ! get the taro and avocado tart flavors . . . . you won ' t be disappointed ! all the flavors we tried were great and employees are very friendly .\nlove this place ! the staff is very friendly and the place is very clean ! also - delicious yogurt . i had to come back for the avocado tart because it was so delicious . i actually took a 32 ounce cup to have some for later in the week . when i mentioned this to the owners brother , he graciously offered to freeze some in advance of my arrival so that i could store it better in the future ! the owner was a small lady and nice , but i could understand why she could be perceived as rude . her background is from a different culture and she had broken english , very direct - but not rude at all to me . i will definitely be back again !\nit ' s a frozen yogurt place that ' s clean , with good customer service . i don ' t know the guy ' s name that was working but he was really friendly and not overbearing chatty . nice assortment of flavors , i would recommend the original tart and mango . the cookies n cream was also really good ! fiance had chocolate and vanilla - - he ' s not much into the tart flavors . their topping game is on point . i love the fact that they had mochi balls , as it ' s a staple topping in the asian community when it comes to froyo . they were playing a jurassic park movie on the tv . we were the only ones there on a hot sunday . surprised it wasn ' t busier ! anyway , hope it stays in business , as i love frozen yogurt and many of these places end up shutting down . so go support this place ! it ' s small , cute and has freaking delicious yogurt .\nupdate : they handed me two sample cups and did not shame me for using them to taste multiple flavors . each flavor ' s nutrition information is listed above the pump . there is a large variety of flavors , both dairy and tart , and many different toppings including fresh fruit . you can also have smoothies made with your yogurt of choice and fruit ! not a bad alternative to the usual yo - land .\ndelicious froyo ! try the taro flavor , that is our favorite . the environment is really welcoming , it ' s a very nice place to hang out . recommended !\nvery impressed with this place . store was clean , good selection of flavors , lots of toppings to pick from , and reasonably priced . the guy behind the counter was friendly and greeted each customer as they entered and thanked them as they left . would definitely return and recommend .\nplease come here ! ! the guy who was running the place was so obliging and friendly ! i really want all the people to come to this tutti fruiti style ice cream place .\nthis place has the rudest customer service ever . the lady working the counter was terrible . do not recommend .\nout of all the frozen yogurt places to choose from , i made the mistake of choosing this one . the lady behind the counter gave me 1 sample cup . of course i used my single cup to try a couple flavors before i purchased . i did not make a mess or take an excessive sample . at check out , the lady says ,\nnext time you cannot have a sample cup .\nin which i politely responded ,\nwell there will not be a next time because i will go to a different yogurt shop .\nshe sure knows to how keep business ! lol\nsome people shouldn ' t work with the public . i ' d say if you don ' t like the human race you shouldn ' t be selling anything to the public . no wonder this place is empty .\n\u201cupdate : they handed me two sample cups and did not shame me for using them to taste multiple flavors . \u201d in 20 reviews\n\u201cmy favorite flavors include avocado ( crazy , i know ) , coconut , cake batter , cheesecake , dulce de leche & chocolate . \u201d in 6 reviews\n\u201chere ' s what i recall of my usual sample i get at each place : cake batter - also creamy and very good . \u201d in 12 reviews\noriginal tart yogurt with fruity pebbles . don ' t knock it til you try it !\nthe yogurt nazi . . . what else can i say ? i usually like to go in good and whisky drunk then have me about 10 samples . she likes that . . .\ncreate your own delicious yogurt dessert with any of our 14 low calorie yogurt flavors and 30 + toppings . choose from alternating , gourmet flavors such as red velvet cake , avocado , \u2026\ncreate your own delicious yogurt dessert with any of our 14 low calorie yogurt flavors and 30 + toppings . choose from alternating , gourmet flavors such as red velvet cake , avocado , pi\u00f1a colada , peach , peanut butter , a\u00e7a\u00ed berry , and many more . free wi - fi and play wii here . follow us online for more promotions ! urltoken urltoken\nthis place has quality yogurt , lots of flavors , and lots of toppings . i liked how the workers were really fast at checking out everyone so i didn ' t have to wait long . waiting forever while your fro yo melts is the worst so i ' m glad they were efficient and fast .\nselection was nice and all the flavors were delicious . the staff was less than desirable . 3 girls were working and all were huddled , leaning against the counters with their backs to the customers , talking .\nplenty froyo selections . also a good variety of toppings to add . staff was also friendly .\nthis location has a great selection of froyo and topping . the decor and the lighting is really cute and the inside is clean and very modern looking . i will definitely be coming back !\nthis place has been our fav for years . the people are always nice . they have more toppings and flavors than most yogurt places we ' ve been to . my bf is a dick over boba tea , but he gave two thumbs up on their milk tea . great work !\nthe atmosphere was nice and clean , and the flavors of the yogurt were tasty . except for that one time , it was my first time picking fresh fruit as my topping and it also was the worst . the cantaloupe was damage and it tasted really bad . it tasted like it had been there for so long and even expired . the staffs were not friendly and they seemed like they were judgmental . they also need to be trained on how to talk to costumers too . no friendly greetings or a nice conversation to costumers .\nvery good and not overpriced . really important ! they added new toppings and they have new flavors for valentine ' s day such as red velvet flavor frozen yogurt ! nice place to sit and relax\nawesome place ! the avocado froyo and taro is now my favorite . the fruit topping is also really fresh . the atmosphere is chill and i really appreciate that the shop is really clean . if i could , i would give this place an extra star because the owner is so nice ! i would highly recommend coming in to the place : )\nthe best froyo in arlington ! ! ! they have 16 different flavors and lots of different toppings options . everything is self serve . nicely decorated\nfirst time here . delicious froyo . . i never finish the cup by myself . so many selection here . amazing . will come back again . good hangout spot .\nbest yogurt shop ever ! so many choice of yogurt with unique flavors as well . the cheesecake flavor is amazing ! fresh good toppings you can ' t go wrong with . the atmosphere is the best around too . it ' s got a fun ambiance that makes you want to stick around with friends . definitely worth coming back again and again .\nyogurt tasted nasty , powdery and gritty . asked polite if i could get a different flavor . asian lady was rude\nyour fault ! you picked it .\nnever come back again .\nstopped in for the first time and was happy i did . great selection of flavors and comfortable , casual atmosphere with outdoor seating . i grabbed a small cup and chose three flavors , but appreciated how they offer small sample size option just to try different flavors . yogurt was deliciously refreshing , just be careful not to get too carried away filling your cup , it adds up quickly so you might spend more on frozen yogurt than you planned .\nbest frozen yogurt place and you can ' t beat the price ! they have so many flavor options & many fruit choices .\nyummilicious will forever be my favorite froyo place . they have my favorite flavors , which are almost impossible to find anywhere ( taro , avocado , and coconut ) . an extra plus for me is they have mochi bites ( little asian marshmallows ) and they even have chamoy sauce too ! ! yummilicious is the only place where i can have my asian / mexican fusion desert ! !\nbest froyo in dfw that i ' ve tried so far . my wife loves the tart flavors . i prefer the sweeter ones instead\nsuper yummy place . my family comes here all the time . i love this place because you serve yourself and you can put whatever amount of toppings on and you pay for how much it weighs . usually gets super busy at night time and i always get the cake batter flavor !\n\u201cit is all self serve as well which makes my time there more comfortable and less formal . \u201d in 5 reviews\nfroyo : vanilla , cookies & cream , chocolate , and cheese cake . toppings : brownie bits , cheese cake bits , and crushed cookies .\nclassic chocolate & salted caramel , pomegranate raspberry sorbet & tarolicious tart , avocado tart & tarolicious tart .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\ni honestly like the taste of the yogurt very much here , the service is great and it is always clean and neat . it is a really big place which makes it airy and anticlaustrophobic - unlike others in town . there is a plenty of choice . . .\ngreat place to stop off for a quick lunch of yogurt and fruit . friendly service and declicious goodies ! definitely will be back my next trip to plano .\nhad dessert here after eating at next door coconuts . fresh yogurt ice cream with lots of toppings . you can ' t go wrong have a perfect dessert here . i will be back .\nyumi for your tummry - this location is easy to find and a quick in and out for those on the go . located on the corner of park and preston right in a major shopping area its close to the street and has ample parking . . . .\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 .\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 .\nhot chiles are usually more savory than sweet , but spokeswoman may wong points out that the habanero is especially fruity and builds on the fruitiness of mango .\npairing mango with habanero is not unprecedented ; you can find the combination in a few bottled salsas and as a sauce option at some chicken - wing chains . but you don ' t often see it in desserts .\nwe do offer traditional dessert flavors like chocolate , but we ' ve always been noted for exotic and authentic flavors like green tea and taro ,\nhanda says .\navocado has been one of our best - sellers , and i think it ' s because it catches people ' s attention . it ' s a flavor that people don\u2019t think about in dessert form . i was thinking about desserts that way and also considering my background . i ' m from india . we love spicy food .\nit ' s a two - toned experience where you first taste the sweetness of the mango , and then , as soon as the sweetness passes , boom comes the habanero ,\nhe says .\nit ' s not overpowering . it just makes you want it more . that\u2019s what spice does .\nthat said , it ' s not crazy hot . handa describes it as\na little warm .\nit depends on how your taste buds are with spicy flavor . i ' d say it\u2019s medium ,\nhe says .\nit ' s not macho , not for the chile guys who like to get into the super hot . but it ' s good for texas . it ' s good for people who like ethnic food .\ndallas farmers market honors legacy of its no . 1 fan with special shopping bags\nclick . sold . what it ' s like to sell a dallas home with opendoor .\nplease verify your e - mail by following the link we just sent you .\nlook for an e - mail from culturemap < mailer @ culturemap . co >\ni loved working there , my co workers and my manager were super nice and really thoughtful . he took in mind that i also go to school so he gave me a nice schedule ."]}
{"id": 55427, "summary": [{"text": "the open court publishing company is a publisher with offices in chicago and la salle , illinois .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it is part of the carus publishing company of peru , illinois . ", "topic": 27}], "title": "open court publishing company", "paragraphs": ["[ item ] , open court publishing company records , special collections research center , southern illinois university carbondale .\nopen court publishing company : the work of the open court publishing co . : an illustrated catalogue of its publications covering a period of twenty - one years ( 1887 - 1907 ) ( multiple formats at archive . org )\nthe records of the open court publishing company of lasalle , illinois document the editorial , business , and other publishing related activities of the company from its founding in 1887 by zinc manufacturer edward c . hegeler .\nfrom the description of papers of the open court publishing company , 1888 - 1930 . ( unknown ) . worldcat record id : 83095520\nopen court publishing research library is being cataloged and individual books can be located using siucat . the open court journal has been digitized and is available online through internet archive .\nthe work of the open court publishing co : an illustrated catalogue of its publications covering a period of twenty - one years ( 1887 - 1907 ) : consisting . . . of authors and contents , including also a . . . : open court publishing company : 9781277110661 : urltoken books\nfrom the description of open court publishing company records , 1886 - 1998 , ( bulk 1887 - 1920 ) . ( southern illinois university ) . worldcat record id : 757519977\nplease visit urltoken for more information on open court\u2019s pop culture and philosophy series . to propose ideas for future volumes in the open court series please contact the series editor , george a . reisch , at : pcpideas at gmail . com .\nthe work of the open court publishing co : an illustrated catalogue of its publications covering a period of twenty - one years ( 1887 - 1907 ) : consisting . . . of authors and contents , including also a . . .\nabstracts are sought for a volume in open court\u2019s philosophy of popular culture series on george orwell\u2019s nineteen eighty four with the title \u201c1984 and philosophy . \u201d\nabout 75 books were works by dr . carus . these are some other works published by open court , some as individual titles , and some in named series :\nwe are seeking abstracts , but anyone who has already written an unpublished paper on this topic may submit it in its entirety . potential contributors may want to examine other volumes in the open court series .\nthat was the start of the open court reading program , which combines phonics with movement - - words are both acted out and sounded out - - and emphasizes high - quality children ' s literature . mcgraw - hill bought the program in 1996 , renaming it sra / open court reading . it was adopted last year by the los angeles public schools and has been lauded for turning around reading scores in desperate schools around the nation .\ncamilla hegeler had passed away in 1908 . paul carus died in 1919 . mary hegeler carus continued to manage open court with her daughter elisabeth until her death in 1936 . after that , alwin says , the mansion emptied out .\nsmith , david eugene and mikami , yoshio . a history of japanese mathematics . chicago , open court pub . co . , 1914 . 288 pages . available from hathitrust , internet archive , and google books . numerous other publishers and editions .\nvries , hugo de . plant - breeding ; comments on the experiments of nilsson and burbank . chicago , the open court pub . co . , 1907 . 360 pages . available at hathitrust , internet archive , and other sources . numerous other publishers .\nsince its inception in 2000 , open court ' s popular culture and philosophy\u00ae series has brought high - quality philosophy to general readers by critically exploring the meanings , concepts , and puzzles within television shows , movies , music and other icons of popular culture .\nwe kept a cook for a while , but only one ,\nhe says .\none brother stayed off and on , and a man from the chemical business , you know .\nwhen open court finally moved out , the house began its slide into disrepair .\nsince its inception in 2000 , open court ' s popular culture and philosophy\u00ae series has brought high - quality philosophy to general readers . the volumes present essays by academic philosophers exploring the meanings , concepts , and puzzles within television shows , movies , music and other icons of popular culture .\njaspers , karl . edited by paul arthur schilpp . the philosophy of karl jaspers . la salle , ill . : open court pub . co . , 1957 . 934 pages . number 9 in series . limited availability from hathitrust . several other editions by other publishers ; translated into chinese .\nanagarika dharmapala had some connection to this company , as he used its letterhead to write to dr . j . d . buck in 1896 , responding to a request for a speaking engagement . [ 1 ]\nso , if you have an idea or proposal for the series , feel free to contact me . and if you are interested in editing a volume , please indicate whether you believe that there are many philosophers among the fans of the topic . if open court and i decide to pursue your idea , we will get back to you ( usually within a week or two ) to discuss your idea and perhaps ask for a proposal that addresses these considerations in detail .\nbesides publishing numerous translations , essays and books in this area , i also published in the areas of contemporary ethics and aesthetics . beginning in the ' 80s , i expanded my interests in continental philosophy to include phenomenology , hermeneutics , psychoanalysis , critical theory and poststructuralism . what resulted was the book culture and critique .\nthe boss ' s daughter was no slouch . when paul met mary she had recently become the first woman graduate of the school of mines in freiburg , where she had studied chemistry , and she was on the board of her father ' s zinc works . later she became president of the company . paul and mary married and moved into the mansion in 1888 .\nin the meantime , marianne built a children ' s publishing empire of her own . now in her early 70s , she still edits and publishes the seven magazines that make up the cricket magazine group : cricket ( founded in 1973 ) , cicada , muse , ladybug , babybug , spider , and click . the awards for excellence won by these magazines cover a wall in the cricket office .\nthe hegelers of bremen were prosperous merchants when edward was born in 1835 . they owned a trading company , and edward ' s father , hermann , was a diplomatic consul who ' d traveled a bit and noticed the opportunities waiting in the untamed wilds of america . one of his sons , he decided , would go there . he picked edward , his youngest , and planned out his education accordingly .\nrefining zinc into a usable commodity required a smelter , and a smelter required coal . there was low - grade zinc in wisconsin , but the closest coal was in la salle . the partners decided it was easier to ship zinc than coal . they set up business in 1857 , and within four years the mathiessen & hegeler zinc works was supplying zinc for armaments used during the civil war . by 1880 mathiessen and hegeler owned the largest zinc company in the united states .\ninga ' s father had always told her she could do whatever she wanted to ; he also let her know that it would make him very happy if she chose to work in one of the family businesses . she liked science , she liked literature , and she thought she might like the life of an academic . she really wasn ' t too sure - - plenty of doors were open , and she walked through a few of them .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe scions of the carus family of la salle - peru have a hell of a tradition to contend with : every generation so far has changed the world .\ndespite the new porch and sandblasted facade , there ' s no denying that the hegeler carus mansion in la salle , illinois , looks like the house in the addams family - - only larger . much larger . large enough to make the mansion across the street look like a tract house .\nthe 57 - room behemoth , completed in 1874 , was once capital of an empire . in the 60s the empire moved out , and for almost 30 years the house sat neglected , primordial forest reclaiming its formal gardens , grime accumulating over its four stories . today its sole resident is 99 - year - old uncle alwin , the oldest living carus .\nalwin carus ' s great - niece , inga carus , lives ten miles away , in ottawa , where not as many of her neighbors know the carus name . that suits her fine . her brother , andre , has characterized himself and his two sisters as\nweird .\ninga disagrees ; she says she ' s the normal one .\ninga and her siblings are the fourth generation of caruses , but the family legacy really started five generations back , with her great - great - grandparents , edward and camilla hegeler . their daughter mary wed paul carus and gave birth to inga ' s grandfather edward . the true fourth generation is her parents , m . blouke and marianne .\nin 1995 the hegeler carus mansion was put on the national register of historic places . but though the caruses are still substantial citizens in la salle - peru , they certainly don ' t have the $ 10 million it ' ll take to renovate the mansion . so blouke carus founded the hegeler carus foundation to raise the money and revive the mansion ' s reputation as an important cultural and historical site .\ninga sits on the foundation ' s board , and she ' ll occasionally take brochures advertising mansion tours over to starved rock . but she doesn ' t visit the mansion much : she ' s too busy working and raising her infant daughter , nicola , whom she adopted from china last year .\nall children have to confront the challenge of finding their place in the family mythos , and the current generation of caruses is no different . they have a lot to contend with : a family tradition that expects each generation to change the world .\nedward never really knew his mother , who died from a fever in 1838 , but his father watched over him like a hawk . he was sent to the academy of schnepfenthal , boarding school in thuringia , the hannover polytechnical school , and then in 1853 to the school of mines in freiburg . there he fell in love with camilla , the daughter of his favorite teacher , julius weisbach , whose work on hydraulics is still influential today .\nin 1855 edward ' s father , diagnosed with incurable colon cancer , threw himself into the weser river . though edward wrote that he didn ' t blame his father , he didn ' t attend the funeral . the following year , at the age of 21 , he set out for america to start a zinc business with his school chum frederick mathiessen . after scouting locations for almost a year , they wound up in la salle .\nthey located here for three reasons ,\ninga says :\nthe river and canal , the coal nearby , and the zinc .\nhegeler was naturally restless . in 1872 he invented the hegeler furnace , which greatly increased the smelting capacity of his plant ( and later others ) ; in 1881 he invented a new type of roasting furnace that generated sulfur dioxide , which in turn led to the manufacture of sulfuric acid . like the hegeler furnace , the roaster became standard in the industry and is noted as hegeler ' s most important invention .\nas zinc built his fortune , it also built the mansion - - literally and figuratively . the house had zinc - lined cabinets and closets and zinc gutters and rainspouts , which funneled rainwater to a zinc - lined water tank feeding ten bedroom sinks . edward and camilla hegeler ( who had married in 1860 ) had indoor running water before anyone else in town , not to mention the rest of the world .\nthe rumor regarding the secret tunnel between the two mansions is false , but there were tunnels built between the mansion and the zinc factory , so that steam from the factory would help heat the house . to boil water for the piles of laundry created by his growing family , hegeler ran a line bringing steam to a sink in the laundry room , where an early version of a clothes dryer was added in the early 20th century .\nin 1905 hegeler built the mansion across the street for his son julius . in 1906 they had a falling - out , and julius and his brother herman moved to danville , where they started their own zinc business .\nmy father suspects that the falling - out had something to do with edward c . being a bit of a dictator , but he ' s not sure ,\nsays inga . whatever the cause , they must have come to an understanding , because edward hegeler ended up investing in the danville business .\nedward and camilla hegeler had ten children , paul and mary carus six . though as large as a good - sized apartment building , the mansion was full . suzuki and carus worked out together in the gymnasium . musicians were brought in to give recitals on a small balcony over the front stairs . alwin , paul and mary ' s son , remembers parties celebrating the night - blooming cereus , which flowers only one night a year .\nwe had quite a collection ,\nalwin recalls - - approximately 100 plants .\nwe had a day ' s notice when they were about to bloom , and friends from town and family were invited .\nthe last night - blooming cereus party alwin remembers took place in 1910 , the same year that edward hegeler died .\neven so , the place was a treasure . practically nothing had been changed since the 1880s . the light fixtures , the furniture , the wallpaper : once it went up , it stayed up . hardly anything was ever thrown out ; the lightbulbs that first lit the gymnasium in 1892 were still in their sockets in 1995 , and amazingly they still worked .\nfive years after hegeler died , his namesake and grandson , edward carus , founded carus chemical .\nin 1915 germany was the major producer of potassium permanganate in the world , and though the u . s . hadn ' t entered the war , its supplies from germany had been cut off . edward was in school at the university of wisconsin at madison when one of his professors told him there was a great opportunity waiting in domestic production of the purple crystals , which were an essential element in manufacturing explosives .\nso edward went home to la salle , dragged a bathtub out to the horse barn behind the big house , and mixed solutions until he ' d taught himself how to make the stuff . the process he used to make it wasn ' t efficient , inga says ,\nbut it worked .\nmy great - uncle alwin , 99 , remembers the day in 1915 when my grandfather came home carrying the first permanganate crystals in his hands , after many months of work trying to figure it out .\nedward ' s son blouke met his wife , marianne , just after world war ii in freiburg , where they were both students . they met at a dinner gathering , where he asked her if she liked jazz . she didn ' t . but marianne felt she could relate to blouke . maybe it was because she had her own strange family history to contend with .\nduring the war marianne had been drafted into hitler youth , and she worked at the western front , peeling potatoes for the soldiers digging trenches . her father , an eye doctor , was also drafted - - into the nazi party . after the war he spent a year and a half in an english prison camp then returned to his practice and his family .\nblouke and marianne were married in 1951 . blouke hadn ' t planned to go into the family business , but his father asked him to come up with a new manufacturing process for permanganate . so the newlyweds moved back to la salle , and blouke and his brother paul spent ten years working out the kinks in their new process .\nat the same time he was modernizing carus chemical , blouke decided to reform american education . the idea was planted after the family went to germany for a year , the year that andre started school . on their return , andre went into the first grade in la salle and was given a stack of books to bring home . when his father saw them he was appalled ; andre had a reader from his german school with more words in it than all the books he brought home in la salle combined . this was the problem with american education , blouke thought .\ngrowing up in an atmosphere dominated by children ' s education was both stimulating and daunting . all the carus children served as guinea pigs for their parents ' theories , and dinner conversations around the family table in peru were all business - - either chemical or literary .\nto commemorate their parents ' 50th wedding anniversary , inga and andre collaborated on a film about the family , part serious documentary and part spoof . andre wrote it , gathered family archives , picked the music , hired the producer ; inga edited the script and coordinated the interviews .\na lot of people want to change the world . some of them may even genuinely be committed to it . but no one has given them the tools . the vienna coffee circle program changes all that ; it puts those tools in your hand . here are the simple steps we ' ll show you how to follow :\nfour : figure out a revolutionary new way of making potassium permanganate , and get it all over you .\nnine : start the world ' s leading children ' s literary magazine .\nten : start more and more of the world ' s leading children ' s literary - - and other - - magazines .\neleven : go on changing the world until you ' re blue in the face .\nandre ' s script , grandits ' s delivery , and some humorous visuals had the audience at the university club chuckling . then footage of a nazi rally appeared on the screen , and the audience fell silent . they didn ' t know how to react . to some it seemed disrespectful of the children to let the nazis out of the closet .\nblouke and marianne carus loved it . they understood that everyone has to overcome their parents .\nart accompanying story in printed newspaper ( not available in this archive ) : photos / dorothy perry .\narmed with gum tack and verse , sid yiddish is turning public bathrooms into alternative spaces for reflection .\ntamms supermax prison was built to punish disruptive inmates with temporary solitary confinement . yet reginald berry spent the better part of eight years there\u2014and he was luckier than many .\nex - journalist donald evans turns his stint as a gambler and bookie into a debut novel .\nthe\nmasters mechanics\nprogram at blackstone bicycle works aims to build community .\nas the name implies , this party - hearty pocket of lake michigan is notorious for juvenile behavior .\na chicago high school history teacher ' s\nclub about nothing\naims to pass down an appreciation of the 90s tv phenomenon to the next generation .\nthe belmont rocks was one of the city ' s most significant public lgbtq destinations . now author owen keehnen is assembling an oral history of the dearly departed lakeside cruising spot .\nthe footage of old fashioned days on south michigan avenue will become the centerpiece of a new documentary .\nchet ' s melody lounge still pours a bloody mary for her every sunday .\ni would love for people who lived through this to feel some recognition , to feel some catharsis .\nhe brings utter control over the language and a quality of hard - won majesty to the role .\nsandra antongiorgi and marcus akinlana\u2019s es tiempo de recordar had been in hermosa for 26 years .\nas 4art leaves for bridgeport , yet another storefront in\npodville\ngoes dark .\nkitchen has brought punk rock and donuts to cpl and book talk to lumpen radio .\nkristiana rae col\u00f3n ' s new play , inspired by the documentary blackfish , tells the tragic story of an orca whale imprisoned at sea world .\nor how the diva triumphed over talent , with some help from bob mackie .\nthe cyclop\u00e6dia of american biography / hegeler , edward c . - wikisource , the free online library\nthis page was last edited on 7 november 2011 , at 18 : 22 .\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 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n\u201ckoh\u00e1k\u2019s enormously readable translation of jan pato\u010dka\u2019s introduction now opens access for english readers to the czech thinker\u2019s famously original alternative to husserl\u2019s basic thrust . \u201d\nthe year 1984 is hurtling back into the distant past , but george orwell\u2019s terrifying novel of a nightmare future seems more relevant than ever .\n\u201cmuch to the surprise of many thoughtful people , it turns out that demons , ghosts , zombies , and vampires actually can teach us quite a bit about the real world . . . . it\u2019s scary how much fine philosophy is buried inside this highly entertaining volume . \u201d\n\u201cjimi hendrix entered the flame of his genius each time he performed , sacrificing his guitar with lighter fluid after conjuring fiery splendor on his upside - down stringed stratocaster . . . . these wide - ranging , diverse chapters capture his unique genius . \u201d\nwith fear and trembling ? do you catch yourself rooting for the soviets ? if you\u2019ve ever wondered why , you must read this book . \u201d\n\u201cphilip k . dick\u2019s alternate history of a dystopic , defeated , dis - united states squeezed between rival fascist powers strikes a deep chord in these times . krajewski and heter serve up a philosopher\u2019s feast in this wide - ranging collection , from the ethics of resistance to the what - if ? of possible worlds . \u201d\n\u201crabinowitz and arp have assembled sharp and engaged contributors to examine from a rich variety of perspectives one of the most significant cultural events of the decade . a compelling read ! \u201d\ndoes amazingly well at addressing universally important philosophical issues\u2014issues of ethics , truth , privacy , freedom , and so much more\u2014all in a manner that allows readers to connect with and apply in our own lives . \u201d\n\u201clook , these are great essays . i\u2019ve read them . at the end of the day , they won\u2019t put food on your table or anything , but to some of us music - lovers , there\u2019s some solace in the act of reflection . . . . if you love music and have wondered even a little about why you love it so much , turn up your brain to eleven and listen to this record . \u201d\neco is a founder of modern semiotics and widely known for his work in aesthetics and philosophy of language . he is also a leading figure in the emergence of postmodern literature . this volume includes eco\u2019s intellectual autobiography and the essay \u201cwhy philosophy ? \u201d along with twenty - three critical essays by leading philosophers and eco\u2019s replies to his critics .\nif you have a proposal for a volume in the series , please send it along . but keep in mind that most pcp volumes are not about entire genres in popular culture . they focus on specific television programs , hit movies , books , video games or trends . proposals for titles such as\nvideo games and philosophy\nor\naction movies and philosophy ,\nare much less appealing than ( for example )\ngrand theft auto . . .\nor\nkill bill and philosophy .\nanime and philosophy edited by josef steiff and tristan d . tamplin ( 2010 )\nzombies , vampires , and philosophy edited by richard greene and k . silem mohammad ( 2010 )\nthe onion and philosophy : fake news story true alleges indignant area professor edited by sharon m . kaye ( 2010 )\ndexter and philosophy edited by richard greene , george a . reisch , and rachel robison - greene ( 2011 )\nphilip k . dick and philosophy edited by d . e . wittkower ( 2011 )\nthe rolling stones and philosophy edited by luke dick and george a . reisch ( 2011 )\nneil gaiman and philosophy edited by tracy l . bealer , rachel luria , and wayne yuen ( 2012 )\nbreaking bad and philosophy edited by david r . koepsell and robert arp ( 2012 )\nfuturama and philosophy , edited by courtland lewis and shaun p . young ( 2013 )\nender ' s game and philosophy edited by d . e . wittkower and lucinda rush ( 2013 )\nthe ultimate game of thrones and philosophy edited by eric j . silverman and robert arp ( 2016 )\nthe twilight zone and philosophy edited by heather l . rivera and alexander e . hooke ( 2018 )\ntom petty and philosophy edited by randall e . auxier and megan volpert ( 2018 )\nstranger things and philosophy edited by jeffrey a . ewing and andrew m . winters ( 2019 )\nif you would like more information about these upcoming books , send an email to .\nletterhead used by a . dharmapala in writing to dr . j . d . buck , october 30 , 1896 .\nalexander , hartley burr . nature and human nature ; essays metaphysical and historical . chicago , 1923 . 529 pages .\ncajori , florin . a history of mathematical notations . 1928 - 1928 . two volumes . available in limited form from hathitrust .\ncreel , hurrlee glessner . sinism ; a study of the evolution of the chinese world - view . chicago , 1929 . 127 pages .\ncumont , franz , and showerman , grant . the oriental religions in roman paganism . chicago , 1911 . 298 pages . available at hathitrust and other sources . translated into french , italian , and german , and issued by numerous other publishers .\ndasgupta , surendranath . hindu mysticism ; six lectures . chicago , 1927 . northwestern university ( evanston , ill . ) ; norman wait harris lectures ; 1926 .\ndedekind , richard , and beman , wooster woodruff . essays on the theory of numbers : i . continuity and irrational numbers , ii . the nature and meaning of numbers . chicago , 1911 , 115 pages . available at hathitrust , internet archive , and other sources . later editions in 1909 , 1924 , and by other publishers .\nde morgan , augustus . essays on the life and work of newton . chicago , london , 1914 . edited , with notes and appendices , by philip e . b . jourdain\ndescartes , ren\u00e9 . the geometry of ren\u00e9 descartes . chicago , london , 1925 . translated from the french and latin by david eugene smith and marcia l . latham ; with a facsimile of the first edition , 1637 .\ndeussen , paul . the system of the ved\u00e2nta according to b\u00e2dar\u00e2yana ' s brahma - s\u00fbtras and cankara ' s commentary thereon set forth as a compendium of the dogmatics of brahmanism from the standpoint of \u00e7ankara . chicago , 1912 . 513 pages . authorized translation by charles johnston . available at hathitrust and internet archive .\nfechner , g . t . on life after death . 1917 . 3rd edition .\nhilbert , david . the foundations of geometry . chicago , 1902 . translated from german and french .\nkitagawa , joseph mitsuo and mahdi , muhsin . 1959 . 286 pages . modern trends in world religions : paul carus memorial symposium . this volume has been digitized but is not yet available from hathitrust . the paul carus memorial symposium was conducted in 1957 in peru , illinois .\nl\u00e9vy - bruhl , lucien , history of modern philosophy in france . chicago , 1899 and 1924 . available at hathitrust , internet archive and other sources .\nlobachevski , nicholas . geometrical researches on the theory of parallels . 1914 . 50 pages . translated from the original by george bruce halsted . available from hathitrust and internet archive .\nlovejoy , arthur o . the revolt against dualism : an inquiry concerning the existence of ideas . chicago , 1929 and la salle , 1930 , 1955 , and 1960 . various other publishers .\nmach , ernst . space and geometry in the light of physiological , psychological and physical inquiry . chicago , 1906 . 148 pages . translated from the german by thomas j . mccormack . available at hathitrust and other sources . reprinted in la salle , 1943 , 1960\nredi , francesco . experiments on the generation of insects . chicago , 1909 . translation from the italian .\nromanes , george john . darwin and after darwin : an exposition of the darwinian theory and a discussion of post - darwinian questions . chicago , 1892 - 97 . three volumes . available at apa psychnet , hathitrust , and other sources . several later printings and editions .\nrussell , bertrand . justice in war time . chicago , 1916 . 243 pages . other printings , editions , and publishers .\nschubert , hermann . mathematical essays and recreations . chicago , 1898 . 149 pages . translated from the german by thomas j . mccormack .\nsmith , thomas vernor and wright , william kelley , editors . . essays in philosophy . chicago , london , 1929 . essays by seventeen doctors of philosophy of the university of chicago .\nsuzuki , daisetz teitaro and shaku , soen . sermons of a buddhist abbot ; addresses on religious subjects . chicago , 1906 . sermons of soen shaku translated from the japanese by daisetz teitaro suzuki .\nsuzuki , daisetz teitaro , ; carus , paul . t ` ai - shang kan - ying p ` ien . chicago , 1906 . treatise of the exalted one on response and retribution . translated from the chinese by teitaro suzuki and paul carus , with sixteen plates by chinese artists , and a frontispiece by keichyu yamada . available at hathitrust .\nsuzuki , daisetz teitaro ; carus , paul . yin chih wen ; the tract of the quiet way , with extracts from the chinese commentary . chicago , 1906 . 48 pages . translated from the chinese by d . t . suzuki and dr . paul carus . avilable at hathitrust and internet archive .\nwang , yangming . the philosophy of wang yang - ming . chicago , 1916 . 512 pages . translated from the chinese by frederick goodrich henke .\ncurtiss , david raymond . analytic functions of a complex variable . 1926 . 173 pages . number 2 in series .\nsmith , david eugene and ginsburg , jekuthiel . a history of mathematics in america before 1900 . 1934 . 209 pages . number 5 in series .\nblanshard , brand . reason and analysis . la salle , 1962 . 12th series .\ndewey , john . experience and nature . chicago . 1925 . 433 pages . 1st series .\nlewis , clarence irving . an analysis of knowledge and valuation . 1946 . 567 pages . 7th series .\nmead , george herbert . edited by arthur edward murphy . the philosophy of the present . 1932 . 199 pages . 3rd series . of the\nsupplementary essays\n( p . 93 - 195 ) the first three are selected from manuscripts which are obviously preliminary drafts of the carus lectures , the fourth is reprinted from the proceedings of the sixth international congress of philosophy , and the fifth from the international journal of ethics , april 1925 . cf . pref .\ncajori , florian . a history of the conceptions of limits and fluxions in great britain : from newton to woodhouse . chicago ; london , 1919 . number 5 in series .\ncantor , georg . contributions to the founding of the theory of transfinite numbers . chicago ; london , 1915 . number 1 in series .\ndiderot , denis . diderot ' s early philosophical works . chicago , 1916 . number 5 in series .\naristotle . aristotle on his predecessors , being the first book of his metaphysic . translated by a . e . taylor . chicago , 1949 . number 61 .\ncarus , paul . god ; an enquiry into the nature of man ' s highest ideal and a solution of the problem from the standpoint of science . chicago , 1908 . number 65 .\na . dharmapala letter to j . d . buck . dated october 30 , 1896 . cincinnati theosophical society papers . records series 20 . 02 . 01 . theosophical society in america archives .\nthis page was last edited on 3 january 2016 , at 19 : 28 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nuse double quotes around your search query . 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standard ways .\ncontributors are welcome to submit abstracts on any topic of philosophical interest that pertains to westworld . the editors are especially interested in receiving submissions that engage philosophical issues / topics / concepts in westworld in creative and nonstandard ways .\ncontributor guidelines : 1 . abstract of paper ( 100\u2013750 words ) 2 . resume / cv for each author / coauthor of the paper 3 . initial submission should be made by email ( we prefer e - mail with ms word attachment ) 4 . deadlines : abstracts due february 1 , 2018 first drafts due april 1 , 2018 final drafts due june 1 , 2018 ( we are looking to complete the entire ms by june 15 , 2018 , so early submissions are encouraged and welcomed ! )\n\u201cmy hypothesis is that the political side that is out of power is the one that hallucinates the most\u2014and needs to\u2014in order to keep their worldview intact . for example , when president obama was in office , i saw all kinds of hallucinations on the right about his intentions to destroy america from the inside because he \u2018hates\u2019 it . that was a mass hysteria . if president obama wanted to destroy america , he failed miserably . we\u2019re stronger than ever\u201d ( from \u201cthe magical thinking opposition , \u201d scott adams\u2019s blog , august 22 , 2017 , urltoken ) .\nsubmit abstracts of no more than 300 words to : scottadamsphilosophy @ gmail . com\nof the many venues in popular culture and philosophy , few present such a wide range of perplexities about human nature as the twilight zone . its programs depict the human as idealist , pathetic , loyal , alienated , trusting , self - deluded , trusting , violated , among so many other attributes . the shows can be construed as thought experiments that reflect perennial themes and disputes in philosophy .\nthe twilight zone was a revolutionary moment in television culture . among various rankings of the top 100 tv shows of all time , the twilight zone is the only one made in the 1950s / 60s that ranks among the top ten . it has influenced a variety of directions in subsequent television production and creativity , including the current popular series black mirror .\nsend proposals / abstracts to alex hooke at ahooke @ urltoken and heather rivera at munkzilla1 @ urltoken .\ncontributors are welcome to submit abstracts on any topic of philosophical interest that pertains to twin peaks . the editors are especially interested in receiving submissions that engage philosophical issues / topics / concepts in twin peaks in creative and non - standard ways .\n4 . deadlines : abstracts due august 1 , 2017 . first drafts due october 1 , 2017 final drafts due december 1 , 2017\ncontributors to this volume include : mark alfano , james conant , vincent hendricks and torbj\u00f6rn t\u00e4nnsj\u00f6 .\n\u201c1984\u201d is a deeply philosophical work that engages both with timeless questions about the nature of truth , language , morality , and what it means to be human , as well as specific issues in ethics about surveillance , torture , perpetual war and a host of other topics .\nwith its devastatingly bleak conclusion , \u201c1984\u201d does not offer any obvious answers to the reader . but through its literary imagination it gives us the tools for conceptualizing institutions , ideologies , and philosophical issues .\nthe volume is aimed at the general reader who is interested in \u201c1984\u201d . proposed chapters should focus on \u201c1984\u201d and bring out philosophical ideas naturally as a way of illuminating the topic . the length of each chapter should be between 3 - 4 thousand words . the publisher and we the editors agree that the projected book is highly topical , indeed , urgent , and we aim to release the book early in 2018 .\nplease feel free to circulate this call and forward it to anyone who might be interested in contributing .\ncontributors are welcome to submit abstracts on any topic of philosophical interest that pertains to american horror story . the editors are especially interested in receiving submissions that engage philosophical issues / topics / concepts in american horror story in creative and non - standard ways .\nkindly submit abstract ( with or without word attachment ) and cv by email to : jacob may ( jacob . thomas . may @ urltoken ) .\nwe understand that the upcoming movie may affect some of the possible ideas / papers and will be taking into account time for some of you to rework / restructure said papers should you need to .\nthe man in black fled across the desert\u2026and the gunslinger followed . is roland\u2019s journey pointless ? nietzsche and the true world .\n\u201cyes , but not for you gunslinger . \u201d \u2013 is roland an agent of free will or fatalism ?\nis there a clearing at the end of the path\u2026or just more worlds ? ? ? how the void is utter nonsense .\njoseph campbell fled across the desert\u2026and the gunslinger followed \u2013 repeating a journey and the true hero with 1 , 000 faces .\n\u201cthis time will be different . \u201d \u2013 should we really care about roland\u2019s subsequent journey ( s ) ?\njavascript seems to be disabled in your browser . you must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\ni have recently completed a book , what is philosophy ? : embodiment , signification , ideality . my next major project will be a book on the metaphysics , ethics , and aesthetics of video games .\nongoing research projects involve the themes of science , system and the absolute in german idealist philosophy , and a critique of speculative realism .\nafter an undergraduate education mostly in the sciences and mathematics , i worked for several years in classics ( greek and latin ) .\nafter a period at the pennsylvania state university studying classics and philosophy , i had the opportunity to study under professor gottfried martin in germany at the university of bonn , where i wrote my dissertation on the problem of language in german idealist philosophy , especially hegel . this has remained one of my major research and publication areas .\nmore recently , i have worked on such figures as deleuze , badiou , zizek and on speculative realism . some of the results of this work will figure in my forthcoming book , what is philosophy ? : embodiment , signification , ideality .\ni have served as an editorial consultant and reviewer for several professional publications and in various capacities in scholarly societies > most recently , i was vide president and program chair of the hegel society of america .\ni have also been a visiting professor at such institutions as katholieke universiteit - leuven , johannes gutenberg universit\u00e4t - mainz , oxford university ( mansfield college ) , the university of tromso ( norway ) and the university of delaware .\n\u00a9 2018 university of denver . all rights reserved . privacy . cookies . the university of denver is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution .\nsubmit abstracts of no more than 300 words to : tmithcandphilosophy @ urltoken abstracts due : september 1st , 2016 , but you can send them in sooner notification of accepted abstracts : september 15 , 2016 first draft of papers due : november 1st , 2016 3 , 000 to 3 , 500 - word philosophy papers are written in a conversational style for a lay audience . papers must frequently refer to ideas , arguments , characters , events , and circumstances in the amazon series \u201cthe man in the high castle\u201d or to the series\u2019 source material . a detailed call for proposals can be found here : urltoken"]}
{"id": 55428, "summary": [{"text": "nor-alta aviation is a charter airline based in fort vermilion , high level , and fort mcmurray , alberta .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "founded in 1986 as little red air service , nor-alta aviation provides on-demand charter services to the communities of the little red river cree nation as well as to various other companies throughout northern alberta .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "nor-alta aviation also provides air ambulance services under contract from alberta health services .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "nor-alta aviation purchased can-west corporate air charters ltd. , and became can-west corporate air charters a nor-alta aviation company in late 2015 . ", "topic": 10}], "title": "nor - alta aviation", "paragraphs": ["nor - alta aviation nor - alta aviation gwvt . jpg lt fort vermilion ,\ncan - west corporate air charters ltd . ( formerly nor - alta aviation services )\ncan - west corporate air charters ltd . ( 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 . 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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 - 04 - 10 .\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 - 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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": 55430, "summary": [{"text": "copenhagen records is a danish record label formed on 5 january 2004 by former emi recorded music denmark staff members to give artists more artistic autonomy .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "it houses artists spread over a wide range of genres , from rock to rap , and from pop artists to comedians .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "in september 2011 , universal music group acquires copenhagen records , along with the rest of mbo group .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "the label operates as one of umg 's standalone labels . ", "topic": 37}], "title": "copenhagen records", "paragraphs": ["in 2008 , copenhagen records founded copenhagen music , a booking company led by niels lindgren , primarily facilitating bookings for the artists on cph records .\ngreater copenhagen civil marriages \u2014 index and images from copenhagen , gentofte and frederikberg municipalities .\nchurch records are probably one of the most vital of records to use in copenhagen research . with christening , marriage and burial records , entire families can be reconstructed and generations connected .\npoor relief records ( fattighj\u00e6lpprotokollerne ) are an essential help in tracking families that may otherwise be lost from other records . these records run from 1799 to 1940 at the k\u00f8benhavns stadsarkiv in copenhagen . the poor records are available online .\ndanish manorial estate records \u2014 browsable images of danish manorial estate records , 1436 - 1964 ( familysearch ) .\ndanish tenant contracts and probate records \u2014 name index to danish tenant contracts and probate records ( danish ) .\ncopenhagen records ( universal music group ) representing the biggest artists in denmark and some of the most interesting new international artists .\nbad afro records is an independent label from copenhagen . we love psyche , noise , rock and vinyl and currently we are\ndanish data archives \u2014 gateway to danish emigration records , online danish census records , as well as some immigration and probate records . click on union jack for english interface .\ncopenhagen records has signed tim christensen , one of denmark ' s top - selling rock artists , to a three - album deal .\nthis article uses material from the article copenhagen records from the free encyclopedia wikipedia and it is licensed under the gnu free documentation license .\nthe official federal land records site \u2014 bureau of land management : federal land sale records , including homestead grants and railroad purchases .\ncopenhagen\u2019s bicycle - sharing system is proving to be a great success at last .\ncopenhagen police census cards \u2014 includes copenhagen death index , 1892 - 1923 ( mostly in danish ) ; often with maps showing movements of city inhabitants from police censuses .\nthe copenhagen post is the only english - language newspaper in denmark reporting danish news .\nmontmartre\u2019s pivotal role in enticing , welcoming and ultimately attaching these jazz stars to copenhagen .\nif your ancestors emigrated after 1868 you may be able to find information regarding them in the copenhagen police records of emigrants . they would , however , only be listed if they purchased a contract - ticket from an emigration agent with an office in copenhagen .\narkivalieronline ( dk ) , images of the danish probate records . english guide .\naurelia clemons - extracted probate records for 17 of the 24 counties of denmark .\nfind a grave \u2014 links to over 80 million online cemetery and burial records .\ndanish national archives \u2014 english - language portal to digitized collections such as arkivalieronline ( ao ) - - an expanding collection of images of original church records , census records through 1930 , copenhagen probates , civil marriages and family court cases , probate records and other interesting resources - - and daisy , an expanding database of other interesting records . some indexes , but searching must be done in danish ; see next entry .\ndieser artikel basiert auf dem artikel copenhagen records aus der freien enzyklop\u00e4die wikipedia und steht unter der gnu - lizenz f\u00fcr freie dokumentation . in der wikipedia ist eine liste der autoren verf\u00fcgbar .\nthroughout denmark ' s history , the danish lutheran church has been the largest denomination for centuries . this holds true in the city of copenhagen . the city is split into many different parishes , although there were originally 7 main churches . for a list of the parishes in copenhagen see the parish list . probably the most difficult part of researching in copenhagen is finding which parish a family belonged to . there are a few different records that can help locate a family such as directories , censuses , and tax records . once an address is secured for a family , the parish can be located by either using the copenhagen street register - parish name guide ( fhl # 1224549 ) , or locating the closest church . after the parish is located , it is simple to obtain the church records . the lutheran church kept several different records including christenings , marriages , burials , and confirmations . for a detailed description of lutheran church records see the denmark : church records page . a couple of other tools are helpful in searching through church records . first , the regional archive for sj\u00e6lland has published compiled indexes for various copenhagen church records . these indexes list the basic genealogical information gleaned from the original church records . they are especially helpful when a parish cannot be found for a family . church histories are also helpful in understanding the records in a parish .\nnational archives access to archival databases ( aad ) \u2014 a site for searchable electronic records .\nwhat\u2019s the story ? the longest running record business in copenhagen , accord started in the 1940s as a second hand music shop focussed on jazz . there are now two shops in copenhagen and one just outside in kongens lyngby . the largest in vesterbro has over 50 , 000 vinyl records , priced using their own system : bargain records are 1 for 30 danish krone and 4 for 100 dkk . records are shrink wrapped in - house , which they open to allow listening and condition is generally good . they have an extensive selection of soundtracks and danish records in the basement .\niboga records is a progressive trance / house label located in copenhagen , denmark . iboga records is home for artists like : antix , ace ventura , liquid soul , freq , nyquist , perfect stranger , maelstrom , behind blue eyes , flowjob , quantize to name few . . . .\nthe danish emigration archives \u2014 records of 394 , 000 emigrants from denmark ( and some returnees ) who purchased tickets from danish emigration agents from 1868 - 1908 that were registered with the copenhagen police .\nin september , the three most popular charging stations were at kongens nytorv , christianshavn and copenhagen central station .\nromantic noise trio from the dark side of copenhagen . the entrepreneurs released debut ep on april 1st 2016 .\nthe danish national archives contain many different types of records and registries that could prove to be useful when you are conducting a genealogical research . find information about some of the basic records .\nin 1855 , the poor records changed . the records were renamed to \u201ccharity records\u201d ( almisseprotokoller ) , and detailed information was kept about each individual receiving support from the department . also , more information about foster children was recorded , including where the child was sent for foster care .\nbirth , marriage , death , census , church , military , immigration , and naturalization records .\nup until the 20th century , nearly everyone belonged to a church , resulting in records for each individual . for centuries , the only recognized church in denmark was the danish lutheran church ( den danske folkekirke ) ; however , beginning in the mid - 1800s more and more churches were recognized by the danish government . even then , up until the 20th century , the majority of danish citizens belonged to the danish lutheran church . copenhagen is slightly different from the rest of the counrty because it is a large port city . because copenhagen is the capitol city , many different religious ideologies have entered through the port , influencing its citizens . some of the most common denominations have been : - den danske folkekirke ( records since 1617 ) - roman catholic ( records since 1647 ) - french reformed church ( records since 1685 ) - german reformed church ( records since 1686 ) - anglican ( records since 1835 ) - methodist ( records since 1846 ) - latter - day saint ( records since 1850 ) - baptist - jewish\nchurch records for the different denominations can be accessed through a several different resources . the family history library has quite a few records for many of the different parishes in denmark . check the familysearch catalog for a complete listing . the archives and libraries in copenhagen have many original records especially the church book duplicates that are available to all patrons of their institutions . for the original church books themselves see the parish church . the website arkivalieronline is a free website that has digitized images of nearly all the lutheran church records of denmark .\nin denmark , the reformation took a strong foothold , resulting in the near extinction of catholicism in denmark . the few vestiges that did hold on , were in the larger cities , including copenhagen . the church records kept by the catholic church are nearly identical to the lutheran church records . they consist mainly of christenings , marriages , and burials , and a few miscellaneous records such as confirmations . one of the few differences is that the occurance of the latin alphabet and language is a lot more frequent than in the lutheran records .\nmodern equipment the city bikes are funded in a partnership between copenhagen municipality , frederiksberg municipality and the train operating company dsb .\npalace winter are copenhagen - based australian singer - songwriter carl coleman and danish producer and classically trained pianist caspar hesselager . since\u2026\nthe lds church first arrived in denmark in spring 1850 and by the end of the summer that year a small branch was established in copenhagen . although records for the early years were not kept very well , subsequent records were kept regularly . the lds church records include such information as : - names of the individual , spouse , and parents ( including maiden names ) - birthdate and place - death date and place - baptism and confirmation dates - priesthood ordination dates - divorce information - missionary service these records are available on microfilm up to 1951 .\ndigitized danish records online - arkivalieronline \u2014 an english - language guide to using the various part of ao .\nlima lima is the work of ulla pihl and some of her musical playmates in and around the music - environment in copenhagen . originally founded in hague when ulla studied there , the lima lima - universe was brought to denmark and continued throughout her studies at the conservatory in copenhagen . releases on your favourite records : oh mighty thought - control ( 2008 )\nin 2005 , christensen and foss also started mermaid records , which is largely owned by sony music entertainment denmark since 2008 . [ 4 ] [ 5 ] in 2008 , christensen and foss left copenhagen records . s\u00f8rensen holds the position of ceo and product manager , and backman is creative director and in charge of a & r . [ 1 ]\nafter two promising eps , \u2018veranda\u2019 ( 2015 ) og \u2018buffalo thunder\u2019 ( 2016 ) , the copenhagen - based rock quintet the love coffin is finally ready with the debut album \u2018cloudlands\u2019 , which will be released september 28th on bad afro records .\nthere are also many other records that could help you trace your danish ancestors . for instance , member lists from guilds , records from counties and many municipalities , estates and institutions , etc . , as well as military service records . but in order to use these , it is necessary to have a very good knowledge of danish .\ndenmark estate records , 1436 - 1964 , images only . also at urltoken , ( $ ) , images only\nfounded in 2008 , edition records is a british independent jazz record label with a european sensibility and global presence .\n\u00a9 2014\u20132018 by like a can of beans records . all rights reserved . circus crafted with love by theme grinders\n3 . 0 3 . 1 3 . 2 3 . 3 charles ferro ( 2004 - 01 - 24 ) .\ndanish execs form label : former emi denmark staffers to run copenhagen records\n. billboard : 42 . issn 0006 - 2510 .\nthe shop has been open for a year and tim already plans to expand , doubling the space that currently has an estimated 4 , 000 records . he tries to support local artists and new musicians , although the majority of his business is dealing in used records . again , no listening booth although he\u2019s eager to play records through the shop system .\npunkish garage rock trio from copenhagen . listen to f . m . k on soundcloud like f . m . k . on facebook :\nthe backing band , are musicians from the copenhagen roots\u02bc environment , who also join mads on the album\nhar du h\u00f8rt det\n.\ndansk demografisk database \u2014 index to probate records for old counties of randers , thisted , viborg and aalborg ( english ) .\ndanish label founded 2004 by nick foss , mik christensen , christian backman and jakob s\u00f8rensen ( 3 ) under mbo group . foss and christensen left the label in 2008 to found mermaid records ( 3 ) . in 2011 the parent company mbo was acquired by universal music . in 2013 backman and jakob s\u00f8rensen left copenhagen records . on january 1 , 2014 torben ravn was appointed managing director .\njazz - punk outfit pardans are fast becoming one of denmark\u2019s most exciting new bands . alumni of copenhagen\u2019s famous mayhem collective , they follow in the\u2026\na hospitable climate both then , and now , copenhagen is a city that welcomes american jazz artists with open arms . in 1979 , danish journalist jack lind summed it up perfectly when he wrote the eclipse sleevenotes : \u201ccopenhagen offers one of the most hospitable climates for jazz in the world . \u201d\n20 . 08 . 2016 \u2013 \u201cen sommerdag p\u00e5 bellah\u00f8j\u201d , copenhagen 20 . 08 . 2016 \u2013 rolling stones tribute , den gr\u00e5 hal , copenhagen 17 . 09 . 2016 \u2013 ku : be , frederiksberg ( golden days ) 28 . 09 . 2016 \u2013 kolding bibliotek 30 . 11 . 2016 \u2013 vejle kunstmuseum\nwhat\u2019s the story ? located just off the main street in frederiksberg , amongst caf\u00e9s and bigger record shops , can records is independently run by martin aalykke kristiansen and his wife . a passionate collector , martin has built a reputation as the go to record dealer for djs passing through copenhagen .\nmartin curates his shop collection selection based on buyers\u2019 personal taste , keeping his stock to a bare minimum . he specialises in both listening and dance records , with a strong selection of early electronic , ambient , new wave , disco , rare groove and world records .\ngermanic immigration records , 1850 - 1859 \u2014 substitute 1860s , 1870s , 1880s or 1890s in url to see listings for those decades .\nthe original probate court records can be found , dating from about 1760 - 1800 through until the period between 1930 and 1950 . of course , not all older protocols have been preserved . the danish national archives has a number of the older probate court records on microfilm .\nthe most incredible world records from all over . the fastest , highest , strongest \u2026 etc . that\u2019s what you meet at this museum .\nfind my past \u2014 searchable index of uk outbound passengers ; currently indexed from 1890 - 1960 ( payment required to view actual records ) .\nartists currently signed to like a can of beans records : the entrepreneurs , nelson can , gurli octavia and f . m . k .\ntest yourself in the museum\u2019s new activity room and explore the wonders on the new big touch screens , presenting you to the most astonishing records .\nclaes cem is as close as you get to a modern troubadour - after travelling the scotish highlands with his mandolin for a couple of years , he returned to copenhagen in 2007 to build his solo - career ; but with frequent trips back to scotland . in 2008 claes won the prize for\nbest singer\nin the emergenza contest in copenhagen , and now he ' s finally ready to present his first ep . releases on your favourite records : californian babe ( 2010 )\nirah is a copenhagen - based trio consisting of stine gr\u00f8n ( vocals ) , adi zukanovic ( synth ) and a shifting lineup of drummers . irah makes a particular brand of\u2026\nthe new baby woodrose album freedom on bad afro records is # 1 on the official chart for vinyl sale in denmark this week . check it out here\nthe poor records contain a vast variety of information concerning the individual or family receiving support from the state . information varies from year to year and record to record , but there is common information in all . some of the information you may find in the poor relief records are : - names - age - birth date ( from 1855 ) and place - address - occupation ( from 1816 the records contain work ability ) - when the individual or family recieved either public or private support and for how long - marital status of women - how long the family or indiviual has lived in copenhagen - and other miscellaneous information including remarks about the family\ncoffee is good and reasonable at 20 dkk for an espresso . records from their stock are constantly playing in - store , and they have a good selection of soul , funk and world music re - issues , which include recent superfly and mr . bongo releases in addition to a limited selection of used records .\nyou seemed to have missed beat - bop off that list , which is by far the best record shop in copenhagen , and one of the better i\u2019ve been to around the world .\nparis , london , montreux , copenhagen while america will forever be considered the home of jazz , and european cities like paris , london and montreux in switzerland have high profile jazz credentials , copenhagen\u2019s rich relationship with jazz over the past 50 years or so is a compelling story that also makes a good case for it being considered amongst the major jazz cities of the world .\nthad jones , one of the later arrivals to scandinavia when he moved to copenhagen in 1978 , released a big band album under the name \u2018eclipse\u2019 in 1979 . its sleevnotes describe montmartre as \u201ca cultural centre in copenhagen\u201d . despite this , a combination of economic factors led to the club closing in the \u201870s , but thankfully its doors were reopened in 2010 on store regnegade .\n\u2018third eye surgery\u2019 has been recorded in the black tornado studio in copenhagen and is engineered by anders onsberg and produced by lorenzo woodrose . the artwork is made by german artist kiryk drewinski .\nuffe lorenzen : \u201cflippert\u00f8s was an attempt to write about all the things i missed about being home in copenhagen , meanwhile sitting all alone , staring at the ocean and playing my guitar on a small volcanic island for 10 weeks . the lyric ended up namedropping a lot of my favourite places in copenhagen , like loppen , floss , kronborggade , lygtens kro , etc . . i guess it is a song about longing on many levels , but there is also a bit of social criticism in it . maybe the hippie chick in the song is copenhagen ? \u201d\nthe poor relief records began with the poor ordinance of 1799 . with the new law , poor families were able to receive help from the state in obtaining food and paying the rent . up until 1855 the records were entitled mandtalsprotokoller . the earlier records have minimal information , usually recording just the head of household and information on him / her . starting in 1816 , more information , though still basic , is recorded about those receiving poor relief , including more members of the family .\nif you aren\u2019t plugged into the jazz scene , or haven\u2019t scratched beneath the surface of copenhagen\u2019s musical past , the capital may not spring to mind as a city with a great jazz past .\nthe danish national archives have microfiche copies of danish census records for the period 1787 - 1890 . additionally , the provincial archives may have records for their specific region . census lists generally become accessible when they are 75 years old . lists dating from 1860 onwards are preserved at the national archives both on film and in the original version .\n04 . 08 . 2015 \u2013 upcoming tour dates 28 . 08 - 29 . 08 . 2015 \u2013 narcosatanicos \u2013 knife fest , copenhagen 10 . 09 - 12 . 09 . 2015 \u2013 lorenzo woodrose ( solo ) , copenhagen psych fest , copenhagen 19 . 09 . 2015 \u2013 spids n\u00f8genhat \u2013 voxhall , aarhus 25 . 09 . 2015 \u2013 spids n\u00f8genhat \u2013 posten , odense 26 . 09 . 2015 \u2013 spids n\u00f8genhat \u2013 studenterhuset , aalborg 02 . 10 . 2015 \u2013 spids n\u00f8genhat \u2013 pumpehuset , copenhagen ( sold out ) 03 . 10 . 2015 \u2013 spids n\u00f8genhat \u2013 pumpehuset , copenhagen ( sold out ) 04 . 10 . 2015 \u2013 spids n\u00f8genhat \u2013 pumpehuset , copenhagen 10 . 10 . 2015 \u2013 spids n\u00f8genhat \u2013 oslo psych fest , oslo 20 . 10 . 2015 \u2013 baby woodrose \u2013 hafenklang , hamburg 21 . 10 . 2015 \u2013 baby woodrose \u2013 the tube , d\u00fcsseldorf 22 . 10 . 2015 \u2013 baby woodrose \u2013 kulturbahnhof , jena 23 . 10 . 2015 \u2013 baby woodrose \u2013 k4 , n\u00fcrnberg 24 . 10 . 2015 \u2013 baby woodrose \u2013 sky high festival , das bett , frankfurt am main 25 . 10 . 2015 \u2013 baby woodrose \u2013 beatpol , dresden\nafter 1812 - 14 the registers were kept in forms . older records may have a more \u201cindividual\u201d character . usually , a parish register can provide you with this information :\nbodaboda duo has existed since 2001 and the two members , bj\u00f8rn heeb\u00f8ll and jakob thorkild overgaard , are both very active personalities on the danish music scene and take a powerful position in copenhagen improv music .\ndanish jazz stars have been making names for themselves beyond their own borders for decades , but a significant chapter in copenhagen\u2019s jazz history deals with the special relationship between the city and visiting american jazz stars .\nthe mbo group comprises danish labels copenhagen records , a : larm and recart , which collectively represent a number of leading nordic acts , including danish rock band nephew , female pop artist medina and urban - styled duo nik & jay . the agreement also includes rights to the catalog of one of denmark ' s most popular and enduring acts , pop outfit shu - bi - dua .\nmusic xray artist phabo hit the right note with atlantic records\u2019 vice president urban a & r ; shawn barron . in an interview earlier this year with swurv radio , phabo mentions his upcoming project , ratchet & blues , as well as his \u201cdabbling\u201d into songwriting . shawn barron has been working with the the los angeles based artist and songwriter on upcoming atlantic records cuts .\nleaders of usc shoah foundation and its board of councilors were appalled by the act of violence in copenhagen . they recognized that anti - semitism was once again on the rise in europe , and jews were being targeted .\nkraks vejvisere , 1770 - 1969 \u2014 portal to copenhagen city directories , the world ' s oldest record source of this type . searchable by name from 1878 on ; earlier years ( gothic type ) must be browsed .\n23 . 05 . 2015 \u2013 pitstop , kolding ( pre - sale ) 30 . 05 . 2015 \u2013 loppen , copenhagen ( pre - sale ) 30 . 07 - 02 . 08 . 2015 \u2013 kildemose festival , nyborg\nwhen a family received poor relief they were given a so called \u201ccharity card\u201d ( almissekort ) and a number . the number listed on the \u201ccharity card\u201d is the number written next to the family in the poor records . when the individual or family stopped receiving support , the \u201ccharity card\u201d was returned to the poor relief department and given to another family who needed relief . along with the poor , these records also include information on foster children and the families that were taking care of them . these records are indexed alphabetically on index cards in the archive , and are available up to 75 years ago .\ncaptain mirage draws inspiration from queen , steely dan , pink floyd and peter gabriel and gives you an original , energetic and theatrical experience , both live and in their recordings . captain mirage are claes cem ( guitar and vocals ) and kasper daugaard ( keyboards , guitar and backing vocals ) , joined on their debut - album by an impressive crew from the copenhagen music scene . releases on your favourite records : captain mirage ( 2007 )\nthese visitors not only came to copenhagen in the 1950s and 60s , but in many cases stayed here for the rest of their lives after being hugely encouraged to do so by a local population that was all too happy to have them .\nand valid for a 10 days after receiving the promotioncode . your emailaddress will only be used by challenge records international and will not be given to 3rd party advertisers . if you have any questions please contact us .\nthere is no complete inventory of how many records about the danish west indies that exist in other authorities\u2019 archives since this would require a review of most of the national archives\u2019 collection from a period of approximately 250 years . this would correspond to a review of about 70 , 000 linear meters of records that , if they were stacked on top of each other , would reach far past the stratosphere . in other words , it would be a very significant task in terms of resources . however , there is an attempt at an itemized overview on this website , but the list cannot be considered to be exhaustive . since these records have not been digitized along with the records from the colonial administration , they should be sought through the normal channels of the national archives . therefore , it will mainly be possible for a danish - speaking audience to search for them .\nthe focus is on rock , jazz , blues , soul and hip - hop . although not a large stock to go through they have several classic jazz albums and a nice selection of golden age hip - hop records and local beer on tap at 40 dkk for 500ml . it\u2019s an ideal last stop : as the evening approaches the shop often turns into a social , regulars discussing records over rounds of the in - house beer .\nsee spectacular milestones in human history , fantastic achievements , unique wonders of the animal kingdom and loads of bizarre and grotesque records , you never knew existed , when passing by the world\u2019s tallest man at the entrance on str\u00f8get .\nanders krogh was the former vocalist in denmarks no . 1 robbie williams jam - but decided to part with the\n9 - 5 gig\nand pursue his own solo - career . anders ' first solo - album , trustfundbaby , won massive airplay on danish national radio , and anders still gigs in and around copenhagen with his band , consisting of some of the absolute top - musicians of the danish pop / rock scene . releases on your favourite records : trustfundbaby ( 2008 )\nso prepare to be enlightened , as this week\u2019s copenhagen jazz film festival ( husets biograf , february 3 - 4 ) is dedicated to recalling an era in which an impressive array of visiting american jazz stars made the city one of the jazz capitals of the world .\ndocuments from the west indies are here registered under record group 55 . the archive group includes material of the same type as in the west indian local archives in the danish national archives in copenhagen : administrative , legislative , legal , police , military , and economic matters .\nwith a knack for the catchy melody and riffs that just work jens jepsen started out his career playing various open stages in and around copenhagen , slowly but steadily building a place for himself on this , often overcrowded scene . with inspiration from , and respect for , artists such as jonatha brooke , john mayer and joni mitchell , he delivers catchy ,\nno bull\npop - songs with many layers in both music and lyrics . releases on your favourite records : walking between the sun and the atmosphere ( 2010 )\nwhat\u2019s the story ? a vinyl and coffee shop , which focuses on a curated selection of re - issue lps . owner kasper explains that a lot of his original lps were damaged during the 2011 floods in copenhagen , and since then he\u2019s focused on dealing in re - issues .\nwhat\u2019s the story ? a small record shop run by nils rolfgaard , a local who opened the business 12 years ago . this shop has been in the same location for the past 10 years , and while the shop is settled , the stock hasn\u2019t . nils prides himself on high turnover , getting rid of records he doesn\u2019t want or aren\u2019t of interest to clients . \u201ci want regulars to be able come in and get excited about new records each time they visit , \u201d he explains .\nwhat\u2019s the story ? a true diggers spot , mint records has been in its current location for 6 years . in addition to vinyl , they have a large stock of cds and dvds . upstairs they have a strong selection of soul and jazz , with a new arrivals section that is constantly refreshed . downstairs bargain bins , plus in - depth sections for rock , pop , country , reggae , world and danish . there are literally boxes and boxes of picture sleeve 7\u201d records to go through .\nuffe lorenzen ( alias lorenzo woodrose ) will release his first solo album in his own name november 10th on bad afro records . the album is called galmandsv\u00e6rk and contains 10 songs in danish . uffe lorenzen will play a few solo shows in november :\nhome to the stars montmartre was the physical embodiment of this respect that seduced so many visiting american artists . founded in 1959 , this now legendary club\u2019s own history proclaims : \u201cthey all moved to copenhagen for montmartre . \u201d while that might sound like an overstatement , there are numerous sources that confirm\nthere are no compromises either , shopkeepers are knowledgeable about the music they specialise in and have fantastic records . for this article we\u2019ve picked out 8 distinct vinyl record shops , all of which are located in one of two main areas : n\u00f8rrebro and frederiksberg .\nthe founding mothers of like a can of beans records . dogma rock trio nelson can base all their music on just drums bass and vocals , creating their special dogma rock sound . listen to nelson can\u2019s music on soundcloud check out nelson can\u2019s website : urltoken\nlars winther is a danish jazz pianist , composer , arranger - and the founder of your favourite records . lars works with many different musicians in various genres , but is probably best known for his two albums with his own trio . with the trio he has also toured throughout europe and played countless concerts , and has participated in the finals of the\nyoung danish jazz comets\ncompetition twice . in 2009 he recieved the danish musicians unions\nfiery soul\naward , for his work with your favourite records , and in 2010 his latest album\nbig band\nwas released , showing off lars ' skills as a composer and arranger . releases on your favourite records : big band ( 2010 ) nordic by nature ( 2007 ) live _ 2005 ( 2005 )\nin 2003 , emi - medley had a 40 % share on the danish music market . [ 3 ] days after medley - founder michael ritto announced he would depart in february 2004 , other staff members announced they would start copenhagen records with an aim\nto recruit and develop quality danish musicians . sales of danish artists have not dipped nearly as much as international acts [ in denmark ] ,\nas christensen explains . [ 3 ] the label also had the direct intention to create a strong local competitor against the established multinational labels . [ 1 ]\n15 . 11 . 17 : musikhus dexter , odense ( pre - sale ) 16 . 11 . 17 : studenterhuset , aalborg ( pre - sale ) 24 . 11 . 17 : loppen , copenhagen ( sold out ) 25 . 11 . 17 : atlas , aarhus ( pre - sale )\nbenjamin aggerb\u00e6k is one of copenhagens most well - known singer - songwriters . he arranges several weekly singer - songwriter clubs in and around copenhagen and travels all over denmark with his quintet , smaller constellations , or for - the - occasion lineups . benjamin has also travelled and played all over the u . s . , performing regularly at various clubs in new york . in 2008 , benjamin was the first - ever recipient of the new note award ( urltoken ) releases on your favourite records : my oh my ( 2009 ) back in town ( 2007 )\nwhat\u2019s the story ? another concept : craft beer and vinyl . like goodlife , there\u2019s an outdoor area with seating in addition to a crate of bargain bin records for browsing on the street . of the shops , this is newest having opened in april 2015 .\nthe love coffin from copenhagen will join the ranks of the bad afro artists . their yet untitled debut album will be released in september . so far they have released two 12\u2033 eps and the first single from the upcoming album is expected in may . until then listen to their latest single new morning light .\nthe shop\u2019s focus is on rock and pop , he also has a good selection of jazz , soul , reggae and danish music . records are well priced and although there\u2019s no listening booth , nils will take the time to play records on the shop\u2019s audiophile system . while he also sells a carefully curated selection of books , antiques and collectables , nils makes it clear that the focus is on vinyl : \u201cthe books and objects keep people coming in . it creates an interesting mix , although the regulars come here for vinyl . \u201d\nraised in a red terraced house in eastern denmark , pernille gunvad grew up surrounded by music , classical theatre and poetry throughout childhood . upon graduating gunvad relocated to copenhagen , where she put together her first demo , which quickly found its way into the hands of an international major label ( virgin rec . ) .\nat first glance one might find this hard to believe : there are few signs of the location being a record shop aside from turntables and a mixer , carry on through to the second room and there\u2019s a montage of records on the wall with shelves below for digging .\n1812 - 1814 are important years for danish genealogists . that is when danish pastors were instructed to keep two separate copies of parish registers \u2013 and never to keep them in the same location overnight . for this reason , nearly all parishes have records from those dates onwards !\nother notable publications ( in selection ) is ' creator spiritus ' on harmonia mundi with music by arvo p\u00e4rt and ' the golden age of english part songs ' on dacapo records with music by a line - up of top danish vocal composers from the past 200 years .\nwith funding for a pilot given by usc shoah foundation board members and other supporters , the institute worked with colleagues allan shapiro and bent bludnikow in copenhagen to reach out to survivors and witnesses of the anti - semitic attack on feb . 14 , 2015 . with support from the danish jewish community , the interviews were all conducted at the great synagogue in copenhagen , and included the survivors , the mother of the bat mitzvah girl , the chief rabbi of denmark , local community members , a journalist , a scholar of holocaust and genocide , and a danish citizen of palestinian descent who organized a peace circle around the synagogue in the aftermath of the attack .\nthe shop is relatively new , it started as an extension of his online business : he wanted to create an atmosphere were people could enjoy good coffee whilst browsing and listening to records . the interior is inviting and there are tables outdoors , which add to the neighborhood\u2019s street life .\nthere are a lot of ' classic ' synergies but also many commercial possibilities in denmark as well as internationally . we look forward to seeing our artists benefit from this collaboration ,\ncontinued ritto , who co - founded mbo group in copenhagen in 2004 , with nordisk film a / s subsequently acquiring equity in the company .\nthe records kept by the police were not actually of the emigrants themselves \u2013 but rather , of all contracts signed between agents and emigrants . this was done to prevent \u201ccrooked\u201d agents from cheating emigrants by taking their money and then \u201cforgetting\u201d to purchase the tickets or help with travel arrangements , etc .\nnew baby woodrose single / video ! the song is called open doors and is taken from the album freedom due out september 16th on bad afro records . open doors is released digitally on spotify etc . today . video by palle demant who did the born to lose documentary about lorenzo woodrose .\nultimately , that is exactly why it was so successful at attracting big names to live and thrive here . now , as the first wave of american artists are fully recognised across the city , and the thriving annual jazz festival and reopened montmartre keep musicians visiting regularly , copenhagen continues to be one of the great jazz cities of the world .\nwhat\u2019s the story ? soon to celebrate their 25th anniversary , sound station is one of the more established record shops in copenhagen . it\u2019s well organised with an impressive selection of pop , rock , indie , jazz and new releases . while the prices are relatively expensive , the condition of records is good as is the breadth of stock . they also have a good selection of new releases focused on pop and dance , including independent releases . if you\u2019re interested in finding a clean copy of a classic record , this is the place to start . you can also find sound station online where they have an estimated 40 , 000 - record catalogue .\nper bloch andersen alias peer is a multiartist with a flair for the impossible . his impressive debut kollektion is a collection of his artistic abilities , including a full - lenght cd spanning almost every imaginable genre , photos , poems , essays and more . releases on your favourite records : kollektion ( 2009 )\nbaby woodrose \u2013 blows your mind re - issue of the classic baby woodrose debut album limited to 500 copies on yellow vinyl . baby woodrose was at the time in reality a one - man operation by lorenzo woodrose who wrote the songs , played all the instruments , produced the record together with riky woodrose and put it out on his own pan records in 2001 on cd while animal records in spain did the vinyl version . blows your mind is still one of the most popular baby woodrose records and in 2009 bad afro re - issued the album for the first time since the price of the album at that point had gone through the roof and was sold for around 200 euro . blows your mind is more obscure , psych and lo - fi than the newer stuff but the songs are every bit as cool ! presented in a daring sleeve by the internationally known artist collective malleus sure to raise an eyebrow or two .\n29 . 09 . 2016 \u2013 new single / video from narcosatanicos the new narcosatanicos single vile is released on spotify etc . today . it\u2019s taken from the album body cults due out november 4th . on bad afro records . the video for vile is made by per silkj\u00e6r ( fossils / double space ) .\nclaus h\u00f8xbroe & \u00e5rets l\u00e6ngste dag is a joint - venture by beatpoet claus h\u00f8xbroe ( doh ) and musicians peter tinning and kasper schulz . the three met ( and clicked ) during the 2009 copenhagen jazzfestival after which followed a couple of tours in denmark and sweden , and in turn , their debut\nnye rytmer - live i studiet\n( 2010 ) .\nthe probate court records are often vital for the genealogist since they contain the names and additional details regarding relatives of a deceased person who may be entitled to an inheritance . most protocols include a name index , but in order to read the actual text about a specific estate a good knowledge of danish is essential .\ndenmark online genealogy records this chart shows links to countrywide collections . to find links to collections for lower jurisdictions ( such as a county , town , or parish ) , go to locating online databases . websites that are only in danish are labeled with : ( dk ) . all other websites have english translation .\nthe 1st single\nlift me up\nis out now , and in rotation on national danish radio as well as a number of local stations - and there ' s much more to come . . . ! releases on your favourite records : astrid nora ( 2010 ) lift me up - single ( 2010 )\nfamily history library . familysearch catalog [ online database ] . salt lake city : www . familysearch . org . horlacher , gary t .\ncopenhagen city research .\nurltoken jenson , andrew . history of the scandinavian mission . salt lake city : deseret news press , 1927 . statens arkiver . urltoken [ online database ] . denmark : www . arkivalier . dk .\nas life away from the us brought respect and recognition as an artist , it also enabled artistic freedom . as kenny drew explained on the sleeve to his 1976 album \u2018morning\u2019 , which he recorded in copenhagen : \u201ci have probably worked in more different contexts than if i had stayed in new york where i might have got musically locked in with a set group of musicians\u201d .\n08 . 01 . 2015 \u2013 updated tourdates 23 . 04 . 2015 \u2013 baby woodrose \u2013 desertfest , berlin 01 . 05 . 2015 \u2013 spids n\u00f8genhat \u2013 tivoli , copenhagen 23 . 05 . 2015 \u2013 baby woodrose \u2013 pitstop , kolding 30 . 05 . 2015 \u2013 baby woodrose \u2013 loppen , copenhagen 12 . 06 . 2015 \u2013 spids n\u00f8genhat \u2013 northside festival , aarhus 28 . 06 . 2015 \u2013 spids n\u00f8genhat \u2013 tinderbox festival , odense 30 . 07 - 02 . 08 . 2015 \u2013 telstar sound drone \u2013 kildemose festival , nyborg 30 . 07 - 02 . 08 . 2015 \u2013 baby woodrose \u2013 kildemose festival , nyborg 02 . 08 . 2015 \u2013 baby woodrose \u2013 burg herzberg festival 10 . 10 . 2015 \u2013 spids n\u00f8genhat \u2013 oslo psychfest , oslo\nthere will be a reception for the new spids n\u00f8genhat book at route 66 , f\u00e6lledvej 3 , 2200 copenhagen n next friday the 13th of november at 17 . 00 . we will be selling a special edition of the book which is handnumbered from 101 \u2013 200 and includes a signed insert by morten aron larsen and a promo cd of the latest spids n\u00f8genhat album \u2018kommer med fred\u2019 .\nupstairs there are a couple of listening booths , for both cd and vinyl . the staff are friendly , although you won\u2019t get the recommendations that smaller , more specialised shops offer . approximately 10 , 000 vinyl records and just as many cds in stock , they operate a stickered pricing system meaning you can leave with a bargain .\nmichael saksvold is a life - long musician with a love for drums and loud guitars . influenced by chris cornell and u2 ( to mention a few ) , he takes a starting point in his own life when writing his deeply personal , often melancholic love - songs . releases on your favourite records : two faces ( 2008 )\nthe pre - sale begins today at the bad afro records shop . there are a 100 copies available of the first print on black vinyl and unlimited ( almost ) copies of the second print on red vinyl . and cds too . pre - sale ends 5 / 11 and all orders are shipped 6 / 11 . order here\nstarting in 1645 , all pastors in denmark have been obliged by law to keep parish registers . most of these have survived from around the 1750s . some are older and date back to the 1670s or even earlier . other parishes have been less fortunate and fires , mice , insects etc . , destroyed all church records prior to 1814 .\n05 . 03 . 2015 \u2013 spids n\u00f8genhat will be playing the following shows in dk in the fall 19 . 09 . 15 \u2013 voxhall , aarhus ( pre - sale ) 25 . 09 . 15 \u2013 posten , odense ( pre - sale ) 26 . 09 . 15 \u2013 studenterhuset , aalborg ( pre - sale ) 02 . 10 . 15 \u2013 pumpehuset , copenhagen ( pre - sale )\nthe concept of emil de waal\u2019s music is combining the analogue approach of the instruments and the digital approach of the computer and the electronic drums . all the facets of the music are let loose , creating a floating style suspended in the unexplored sphere between free improvisations and the constant beat . releases on your favourite records : elguitar & saxofon ( 2010 )\ndid you know you can tell which print of a certain bad afro records lp you own or are likely to purchase ? black vinyl is the first print , red vinyl is second print , green vinyl is third print , purple vinyl is 4th print , blue vinyl is 5th , white vinyl is 6th , orange is 7th and clear vinyl is 8th print .\nnow that bad afro is about to release a book about the danish band spids n\u00f8genhat a new logo is needed . thanks to peter markham ( who did a lot of the bad afro artwork in the early days and was the inventor of the original logo ) for making this update of the logo that showcases our new intellectual standard . this book is also the reason why there is quiet on bad afro right now . i am taking a break from releasing records but after the book - mania new releases by baby woodrose , telstar sound drone and narcosatanicos are in the pipeline . next year bad afro records will not be a teenager anymore as the label turns 20 years old . have to figure out how to celebrate that as well .\nand if testimony of genocide survivors can change minds , why not take testimony before the roots of genocide are able to take hold ? and so the institute decided to try something different . the institute would interview people who witnessed the events in copenhagen less than a year after they happened , as well as re - interview a number of holocaust survivors who originally gave their testimony during the 1990s to assess how they view anti - semitism today .\nthe american invasion american jazz and big band tours of europe were common from the 1930s onwards , but the permanent honours of street names and graves were not handed out just for playing a show here . as well as webster , drew , thigpen , jones and pettiford , the likes of saxophonists sahib shihab , ernie wilkins and dexter gordon , trombonist richard boone and pianist horace parlan all made copenhagen their home during the \u201850s , \u201860s and beyond .\nlooter beats is lead by drummer , composer and arranger mathias nordholt , and is a reflection of his great admiration for the movie - composers of the 70 ' s . looter beats ' music brings you back to a time when sideburns were huge , tennis - socks were white and cars were advocado - green . releases on your favourite records : the legend of the brown baron ( 2007 )\nfor the most part the information found in census records is reliable . there are , however , several things that should be noted . the ages recorded in the census \u2013 especially the older censuses \u2013 may be misleading , particularly if the person listed was elderly . people did not always remember exactly how old they were \u2013 in those days there might not have been much difference between 70 and 80 .\nthe groups performances are marked with precision and nerve and with a sound that attracts attention worldwide . with an annual concert season in copenhagen and aarhus , numerous concerts in the rest of denmark and recurring tours worldwide , the group is now more in demand than ever . in the coming year the group will visit several countries . in 2015 the group completed a longer tour to china with more than ten concerts as a significant part of the danish cultural campaign in the country .\nars nova copenhagen was founded in 1979 and is widely recognized as one of the world ' s finest vocal ensembles . the esemble ' s chief conductor and artistic director since 2003 is the acclaimed british conductor paul hillier . ars nova has also worked with bo holten , tam\u00e1s vet\u00f6 ( both former chief conductors ) , kaspars putnins , andrew lawrence king , anthony rooley , kees boeke , michael bojesen and s\u00f8ren k . hansen ( all of which has appeared as guest conductors ) .\n31 . 01 . 15 \u2013 special edition of the dandelion \u2013 s / t 12\u2033 when bad afro released the now sold out debut 12\u201d by the dandelion early last year we had to call back the entire pressing as there was a small scratch on one of the songs . it was not a big deal but still too annoying to let go . a new batch of vinyl was produced and inserted into the old sleeves and we tried to have as many records returned as possible . we got most of them back but there is still 70 copies out there with the scratch . this means that there are 70 eps left without the original sleeve and they will be sold as a special edition version in a black sleeve with a bad afro logo . this version will only be available at the bad afro shop and when we attend record fairs . like tomorrow at n\u00f8rrebrohallen in copenhagen . listen to the 12\u2033 here"]}
{"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": 55455, "summary": [{"text": "richards bros buses ( welsh : brodyr richards ) is a bus operator based in cardigan , wales .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "it has purchased many smaller bus companies over time , and currently has 65 vehicles running local bus services and school buses in south-west wales ( primarily ceredigion and pembrokeshire , with some carmarthenshire services ) , as well as coach tours .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "richards bros also operates a share of the new demand-responsive bwcabus service . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "richards brothers", "paragraphs": ["richards brothers was started in 1932 when claude richards moved his general store from pomona to west plains . at that time claude brought his three younger brothers , newell , dwight and wells , into the business forming richards brothers .\nrichards brothers was started in 1932 when claude richards moved his general store from pomona to west plans , missouri . at that time claude brought his three younger brothers , newell , dwight and wells into the business forming richards brothers .\nrichards brothers is a family business which traces back to 1958 , running 20 bus routes through central wales . transport media can plan your bus advertising campaign on richards brothers to target this region .\nduple dominant service buses used by richards brothers , moylegrove , cardigan & newport ( pembs ) .\nmark holden has a song about keith richards . \u2018if i was keith richards\u2019 is one of the new songs from the holden family\u2019s \u2018holden brothers travelling circus\u2019 .\nrichards brothers feed store in west plains is at 114 w . second st . the grocery , dry goods and sporting goods store in west plains closed several years ago . richards brothers supermarket continues in mtn . grove .\ntagged alex richards , arcade saloon , ellen richards burns , flat iron block , keystone saloon , lakeview cemetery , pearl street , richards ice cream .\nrichards brothers in mtn . view is part of a small chain of stores in southern missouri . the website is urltoken .\nthe business is run by the late w . r . richards three sons marteine , malcolm and nigel richards .\nexterior view of richards brothers pharmacy . featured prominently on the exterior are signs for both kodak film and whitman ' s chocolates .\nrichards brothers quickly became the retail hub for a growing community and established themselves as the place for the fair deal and where the customer comes first . with a small chain of grocery , dry goods , sporting goods and feed stores , richards brothers provided just about anything the local customers wanted or needed . personal service , competitive prices and a commitment to the customer is what the four brothers based their business on , and that is still at the heart of richards brothers 77 years later .\nits history reads , in part , \u201crichards brothers quickly became the retail hub for a growing community and established themselves as the place for the fair deal and where the customer comes first . with a small chain of grocery , dry goods , sporting goods and feed stores , richards brothers provided just about anything the local customers wanted or needed . personal service , competitive prices and a commitment to the customer is what the four brothers based their business on , and that is still at the heart of richards brothers . \u201d\nbus advertising on richards brothers can reach welsh audiences with their coach hire and public bus services , based in the coastal mid wales town of cardigan .\ned richards , son of claude , said the store in mtn . view opened in 1948 and was initially operated by newell ' s son , dwight e . richards , nephew of dwight richards , one of the founding brothers of the richards brothers stores . dwight ran the west plains store for many years . ed said at the time of the founding of the mtn . view store newell ran the pomona richards brothers which has since closed , many years ago . ray hall took over management of the mtn . view store in 1951 when dwight e . moved from the area .\ntoday , richards brothers is one of the ozarks leading agricultural companies . specializing in livestock feeds and supplies richards brothers has grown into a full fledged ag supply center for area farmers . with it ' s own storage and mill , richards brothers makes it ' s own line of feeds as well as feeds formulated by purina mills . bulk trucks are able to deliver feed directly to the farm giving those with feeders and bins on the farm , a convenient and economical way to feed livestock .\n. richards brothers is a local bus company round here and traws cambria is a welsh assembally initative of some sort . first , arriva and stagecoach also have traws cambria branded buses .\nthe holden brothers travelling circus is the latest instalment in a 122 - year tradition for mark holden\u2019s family .\nin recent years mark went back to research his family history and resurrect the holden brothers family circus name .\nrichards brothers is your headquarters for feed , seed , fertilizer and farm supplies in the ozarks . since 1932 we have strived to deliver friendly service , competitive prices and products that improve your farming needs .\nmark performed \u2018if i was keith richards\u2019 with dallas holden , mick holden and simon hosford .\nrichards builders merchants \u00a9 2018 . website designed by pirate fm digital media . all rights reserved\nthe arcade saloon owned by the heffron brothers stood at the corner of pearl and water streets on the flat iron block .\nadvertising on richards brothers can reach consumers in areas serviced by the company , covering the areas of cardigan , newport , fishguard , st david\u2019s , haverfordwest , broad haven , narberth , carmarthen , llandysul , aberystwyth and lampeter .\nbus advertising formats on richards brothers include bus backs , bus rears , streetliners , bus tickets , supersides , headliners , super squares , mega rears , full wraps , full sides , super rears , special displays , and coving panels .\ncurrently only richards brothers ( brodyr richards ) operate the t5 . eligible for this group are buses in t5 livery , or those which may have previously been in other livery but were to be repainted / rebranded into t5 livery later . other non - branded buses can only be included if it can be clearly seen that they are operating t5 .\nthe history of richards brosin 1998 the coaching side of t . m . daniel of cardigan was purchased .\nrichards brothers is also one of the areas largest fertilizer and seed dealers . with our own fertilizer facility we can custom mix fertilizer to meet your specific needs . we also carry a large selection of seeds for pastures , lawns , gardens and food plots .\navailable only in the county of ceredigion on richards bros t5 / x50 / 554 journeys the x weekly tickets are available to buy on the bus . they are valid on richards bros servicesx50 & t5 journeys from aberaeron to aberystwyth .\nbus advertising on richards brothers can attract the attention of tourists exploring wales and those commuting for work , college , university or for leisure ; bus adverts really are one of the only outdoor advertising formats which can target the largest range of audience on a daily basis .\nthe history of richards brosthe first of several company acquisitions occurredmde666 . gif ( 20306 bytes ) in 1958 \u2013 owen williams of cardigan , together with his operation to the north of the town provided richards bros . with their first local services .\nin 1971 , western welsh withdrew from the area and richards bros . took over the fishguard to st . davids service .\nno coaches on this site please but richards dominant buses ( there were 19 in all ) with previous owners are fine .\ntwo chick days are held every year at richards brothers farm store in mtn . view . with a box of baby chicks at one of the recent events , from left , are employees donna lietke and vicki cooper and owner / manager ron hall . ( quill / hampton )\nmtn . view richards brothers has five employees . hours are 7 : 30 a . m . to 5 p . m . mondays through fridays and 7 : 30 a . m . to 1 p . m . saturdays . phone 417 - 934 - 6074 for more information .\nplaxton supreme express bodywork no 7811txm511 . 53 seat front loading coach . sold in may 1981 . then to dons coaches ( hale brothers ) in dunmow july 1981 .\nanyway , i thought , what if the assembaly introduced traws cambria to the railways as well as the buses ? richards brothers has it ' s main depot in cardigan , so i made the destination boards on some of these trains say cardigan . i did post some of these images here , under the following disclaimer :\nmark\u2019s great - grandfather adolphus holden started the holden brothers family circus in 1892 . the holden\u2019s , along with the ashton\u2019s , developed one of the biggest and greatest family circuses in australia .\nalexander richards was born on september 26 , 1844 in quebec , canada to lambert and serafine ( serois ) richards , alex was the eldest in a sibling group of eight children . little is known about his early life in canada . he immigrated to michigan in 1866 at age 22 and resided at fayette where he operated a butcher shop . richards married roxanna knapp in delta county on january 2 , 1869 and seven children were born from this union .\nthe neukirchen brothers enter into a bond agreement through the national surety company of new york , and are held bound to the northern pacific railway company in the sum of $ 860 . the bond protects the investment of the northern pacific railway who has agreed to furnish track metal for , and lay and construct a spur tack near issaquah at the request and convenience of the neukirchen brothers .\nmde 666 has not stayed in the ownership of richards since new to them . by 12 / 01 it had passed to philip james of blaenporth for preservation / restoration but after stripping the body down mr james did no further work on it . in 6 / 09 he sold it to cobus , who in turn sold it back to richards after restoration .\nthe mtn . view business of the month is richards brothers farm store of mtn . view . located at 302 e . first st . , the business is a long - time downtown fixture . ron hall , mtn . view , is the owner , along with partners ed and john richards of west plains . the business serves the area ' s farming community . \u201cjust about anything you need on a farm , we ' ve got it , \u201d said hall . feed , seed , fertilizer , hardware , clothing and wood stoves / stove supplies are among the items available .\nrichards bros run local bus services in pembrokeshire , ceredigion & carmarthenshire , covering a large network running from haverfordwest , st . davids , fishguard , cardigan , narberth , carmarthen , llandysul\u2026\nbefore i post some of my photoshops i ' d like to give some background . many of my photoshops are based on traws cambria richards brothers livery , as used on the x50 service between cardigan and aberystyth . they are probablly my favorite buses ( i ' m over 6ft tall and they seem to have more legroom than any other bus i ' ve ever been on ) . pics of these buses can be found\nbedford ob chassis number 140900 was new to richards bros , moylgrove , cardiganin in august 1950 with duple vista body 49265 . after being withdrawn from service it stood idle at the old moylgrove depot for several years but this wonderful rebuild was returned from cobus to richards in october 2015 . seen here on a debut appearance at cardigan\u2019s barley saturday event . looks good \u2013 sounds wonderful !\nwhen dan heffron and his brother dennis were seeking property on which to build a saloon , alexander richards obliged . the heffron brother\u2019s arcade saloon soon stood at the busy intersection of pearl and water streets ready to serve thirsty workers going to and from the chicago lumbering company sawmill . all the lumber company\u2019s efforts to keep manistique a \u201cdry\u201d community had been thwarted by one man , alexander richards .\nrichards bros is a leading private coach hire specialist in the south west wales area , the company is renowned for its ability to provide luxury coach hire services from family weddings to large music festivals .\nrichard\u2019s daughter , ellen ( richards ) burns wrote in 1960 that \u201cregardless of the seeming faults of my dad , he did many kind deeds for children and for many who had trouble , but he never allowed anyone he helped to talk about it . i have always been very proud of my father , alex richards , and god bless him . i know he is resting in peace . \u201d\nrichards brothers is the area ' s purina mills dealer and is in the top 5 dealerships in national recognition by purina mills . we carry purina ' s line in cattle , dairy , horse , swine , poultry , wildlife , pet and other animals . we are also able to special order purina feeds for exotic animals , show animals other pets or livestock . besides purina and our own line of feeds , we carry powell ' s livestock feeds and diamond pet foods .\nrichards bros offer a wide variety of day trips running all year round . our uk programme includes trips to shows , theatres , concerts , historic houses , gardens and flower shows , zoos , museums , theme parks .\nthe company commenced operating as w . g . richards & sons , brodawel , moylgrove . w . g . richards was a general haulage contractor with a steam engine , and was offered a contract with higgs and hill when the r . n . a . d . trecwn was being built . he carried workmen in 14 seat vans to the construction site at r . n . a . d . trecwn in a valley three miles south of fishguard .\nthe spur track is built , but the story of this document collection ends with the cancellation of the bond and the railways\u2019 renewed interest in removing the rails . it is possible the bond was cancelled due to lack of payment . several letters between railway officers indicate that the balance remains due on the build work completed for the spur track and cannot be collected from the neukirchen brothers . the neukirchen brothers spent much to refurbish the mill , have experienced a poor market with low prices , and are struggling to collect from their customers . the bond is cancelled on august 11 , 1914 .\nrichards brothers has many long - time customers . \u201cthe clientele is just like family , \u201d said hall . \u201ci realized how long i ' d been around when i started seeing kids of kids whose parents were customers . \u201d one young woman came into the business to make a purchase while the quill was visiting to gather information for the story . \u201ci haven ' t seen you in a few days , \u201d said hall . \u201ci went on vacation , \u201d she said and laughed . \u201ci ran away for a while . \u201d\nafter reviewing the application , i . b . richards , general superintendent in tacoma , washington , responds to his superintendent , j . e . craver , that a lumber road and the use of lumber trucks would be a preferred alternative , but craver determines the distance is too great and recommends the spur track . the neukirchen brothers will be tasked with obtaining a signed easement and have agreed to pay labor costs . the rails , switches , and other necessary railway parts will be supplied and paid for by the northern pacific railway company .\nthe above is a rare image of pearl street and the flat iron block from the mid 1880\u2019s . richards\u2019 ice cream shop is pictured on the left . the building in the center is the keystone saloon . photo courtesy of anthony perkins .\nalso a member of past lives , a band formed from the ashes of the blood brothers , henderson seems to be seattle\u2019s bassist - for - hire , and is in no danger of getting rusty during fleet foxes\u2019 hiatus . listen to \u2018have to pretend\u2019 , from the cave singers\u2019 jagjaguwar - released \u2018naomi\u2019 , below .\nin 1910 , while organizing his desk , john neukirchen , president of neukirchen brothers , discovered an application for a side train that he had meant to submit months ago . he anticipates shipping 8 - 10 cars per week , and begins discussions for a spur track ( afe 233 - 11 : the mine loop / neukirchen spur ) to service the neukirchen mill .\nnorthern pacific cover sheet for capital project files , may 18 , 1911 . requisiton for authority expenditure . april 14 , 1911 . sketch showing proposed spur for neukirchen bros . april 3 , 1911 . from the office of div . engr . tacoma , wash . letter from george hackett ( agent ) to j . e . craver ( superintendent ) . june 6 , 1911 . letter from george hackett ( agent ) to j . e . craver ( superintendent ) . august 1 , 1911 . letter from john neukirchen ( president , neukirchen brothers ) to h . e . still ( agent , gen . western freight ) . may 26 , 1914 . letter from superintendent to i . b . richards . august 19 , 1914 . letter from thomas cooper ( land commissioner ) to j . e . craver ( superintendent ) . august 20 , 1914 . letter from superintendent to i . b . richards ( general superintendent ) , august 28 , 1914\nhall has indeed been \u201caround\u201d for a while . he started as manager in 1966 but he had worked at richards brothers all through high school while his dad , ray hall , was the manager . after graduating from high school , ron took a 10 - year break from the mtn . view store which included attending college . he graduated from drury university in 1961 . he was working at wholesome bread , in the management training program , when he got a call that his dad had died suddenly and unexpectedly . \u201ci came back and took over the store . i haven ' t been sorry , \u201d he said . \u201cit ' s been a good life . \u201d\nformally allocated to the arriva cymru , abersytwyth fleet for trawscambria service , all optare tempos were displaced earlier in 2012 by arriva cymru commercialising the former x40 / 550 into the a cymru express network . yj06 yrz , the former 2868 ( one of the leather seated examples with tables ) has since been redeployed to richards brothers . it has gained unbranded trawscymru livery ( well if that ' s what its called , looking at the stagecoach examples on the t4 ) and visits its former home town of abersytwyth , on this occasion operating a x50 aberystwyth to cardigan late afternoon journey . i can but help feeling if the roof was painted green it would look like crosville wales livery .\nwhether you\u2019re short of a simple piece of timber to finish a diy job or you need the materials to build a house . here at richards builders merchants we intend to stock all products and provide all the services you may need . including being able to deliver and drop it off at your location .\nrichards bros are cornwall\u2019s leading petrol and diesel fuel injection specialists . trusted by main franchise dealers and the motor trade we specialise in engine management fault diagnostics and repair . our factory trained technicians have years experience along with some of the most up to date test equipment available , giving us an unprecedented level for vehicle diagnostics .\ng . h . worley , an agent for the northern pacific railway company , is insistent and direct throughout the correspondence . if an easement were not secured , he suggests that the rails are removed and used on a commercial track project . richards suggests the idea of a bond to protect the metal rails , an investment of the northern pacific railway company , while on private property . in response , neukirchen considers the bond an injustice , indicating that his mill cannot afford the added expense , but he is left with little choice . richards provides only three options : secure the written easement , pay the bond , or have the rails removed .\nduring the late 1870\u2019s and early 80\u2019s richards drove the stage daily from manistique to garden and also delivered the mail . in addition , he owned an ice cream shop and a livery stable on pearl street . imagine owning an ice cream shop in the days before refrigeration and what a special treat that must have been in the pioneer village .\nthe family lived in garden , michigan for a time , but moved to manistique in 1876 . while living in manistique the family resided in a large home on the corner of cedar and walnut street , which was the future site of the a . s . putnam drug store . eight people lived in the home , including a servant . the servant was a necessity , as richards\u2019 wife roxanne had gone blind . richards was very kind to all his children , and only reprimanded them when they moved items in the home which made it difficult for roxanne to move around and find things . he had a playhouse built for his daughters in the back yard complete with a toy cook stove .\nrichards bros is a leading private coach hire specialist in the south west wales area , we have a range of services available like day tours , coach holidays , coach hire and local bus services . so if you are looking to spend the day away shopping , need a short break or require a preofessional service from a bus company in wales , please contact us .\nrichards passed away on october 18 , 1893 at the age of 49 . the cause of his illness had baffled the doctors attending him . his funeral was one of the largest ever seen in manistique with hundreds of citizens joining the procession to lakeview cemetery . the pioneer reported that nearly every livery rig in the city had been pressed into service for the solemn procession .\nthe richards family lost three of their seven children while living in manistique . a daughter mary died in infancy in april of 1877 . twenty - one month old anna died in march of 1881 and four year old mary ( the second child bearing that name ) succumbed from small pox in june of 1882 . one year later , in 1883 , alex richards moved his family from their home on cedar street to a farm east of manistique in the wood\u2019s district . his nine year old daughter ellen remembered feeling sad about leaving the home where she had enjoyed so many happy times , but the move to the farm allowed their father to spend much more time at home with his wife and children . fear of losing more children to contagious diseases such as small pox and scarlet fever may also have been a factor .\nthe multi - instrumentalist who joined fleet foxes in 2010 leads the way in terms of his silly number of side - projects and fingers in folk - y pies , almost all of which he set about working with while his band took time off . leaving behind past lives as bassist of post - hardcore troup the blood brothers and short - lived indie - rockers sharks keep moving , henderson released two albums - 2013\u2019s \u2018naomi\u2019 and this year\u2019s self - released \u2018banshee\u2019 - with his seattle - based folk band the cave singers .\nwhen the neukirchen brothers agreed to the terms set by the northern pacific railway company , they did not consider that obtaining a signed easement would be their greatest hurdle . signatures from the landowners , robert and helen thompson , were acquired easily . the other signatures necessary to complete the easement paperwork were those of the officers of the issaquah & superior coal company . these company officers were germans who were involved overseas with the war effort . a verbal agreement had been received , but that was not enough to satisfy the northern pacific railway company .\nrichards was one of the few individuals who had title to property in the pioneer village . he did not share the prejudices of the stockholders of the chicago lumbering company who owned nearly all the land in manistique . the lumbermen were strong believers in temperance and sought to keep the town free of saloons . the deeds to all the property owned by the lumber company prohibited use of their land for the sale of alcohol , to wit :\nlovemore bros are the leaders in rigging , machine moving , warehousing , lifting , abnormal load transport and mechanical projects company with offices in durban , richards bay and johannesburg . it boasts a substantial operating capacity by virtue of its quality fleet of crane trucks and low beds and substantial infrastructure in the form of its warehousing facilities and gantries . lovemore bros has a fully integrated service geared to improve reliability , safety and efficiency for any of your machinery logistics needs .\nthe first true bus was a bedford owb utility bus with wooden seats bought in may 1943 . his son reggie and idris then joined the business , and richards bros . was formed . after the depot was completed , contracts were obtained to convey workmen from the moylgrove , st . dogmaels and cardigan areas to the depot . these vehicles were then used to convey prisoners of war to outlying farms from a camp in letterston . school contracts were then obtained , and more buses purchased .\nthanks for your input to this ( and other ) postings on this site pete . there are colour photos of a number of vehicles , including a titan , in this livery in my book . they generally suggest that the red was a a tad more maroon than here and that the blue was a shade towards air - force blue . one of tony moyes\u2019 photos of this very bus shows the shades that i remember seeing on my arrival in cardigan however a peter yeomans\u2019 shot of sb bde 800c is much closer to the colours shown above . in general these colours were used from the very early days of richards bros but i suspect that maybe slight variations were tried over the years .\nhtml public\n- / / ietf / / dtd html / / en / / 3 . 0\nthe optare alero made its first appearance at efe showbus international this year . the low entry , easy access , 16 seater is building a name for itself on rural services , dial a ride and welfare work .\nthe optare contingent arrived on saturday evening and parked up ready for sunday morning . in the long standing silver and blue demonstration livery , worn by many optare buses over the years are a solo and excel 2 . on the end is a nabi 30lfn , the american version of the solo . this left hand drive model was finished in base white . on the monday it was off to southampton docks for the voyage to miami for service with metro - dade where it would gain mauve and jade vinyls to complete its appearance .\nthe rear views of the optare larger vehicles . the contrast between the uk solo and nabi 30lfn is interesting . the american bus works out longer overall .\nmiami dade 03356 . note the sensibly front mounted bicycle rack - so easy to control and observe from the driver ' s seat , a fairly standard and much used us fitting .\na better view of the nabi rear . the american bound bus faces eastern block military vehicles parked against the land warfare hall !\nthe optare line - up on the sunday which greeted the entries by parking reception .\nto view the service timetable you require : click on the read for a pdf timetable . for a free copy of our timetables , telephone 01239 613756 or go to our contact page and email you choice to us .\nstrumble shuttle \u2013 newport \u2013 fishguard \u2013 tregwynt \u2013 porthgaun \u2013 st . davids summer service\nstrumble shuttle \u2013 newport \u2013 fishguard \u2013 tregwynt \u2013 porthgaun \u2013 st . davids winter service\nyou can choose from a wide range of coach holidays in england , scotland , wales , ireland and europe . our great range of 3 - day weekend breaks and 5 - day midweek breaks allow just enough time to relax\u2026\nmachynlleth - mallwyd - llanfair caereinon \u2013 train journey on board the welshpool & llanfair light railway \u2013 welshpool with a visit to coed - y - dinas , charlies / garden centre \u2013 welshpool - newtown - plinlimon mountain - aberystwyth - aberaeron inc . train trip\nmachynlleth - mallwyd - llanfair caereinon - train journey on board the welshpool & llanfair light railway - welshpool with a visit to coed - y - dinas , charlies / garden centre - welshpool - newtown - plinlimon mountain - aberystwyth - aberaeron inc . train trip\nthe royal welsh show is the biggest agricultural show in europe . it is organised by the royal welsh agricultural society , which was formed in 1904 , and takes place in july of each year , at llanelwedd , near builth wells , in powys , mid wales .\nadult : \u00a320 . 00 ( \u00a313 . 00 coach only fare ) child : \u00a313 . 50 ( \u00a39 . 00 coach only fare )\nmotorised canal boat cruise along the pontcysyllte adueduct , aboard the canal boat thomas telford . after that excitement , relax and enjoy the scenery of the dee valley , as you travel up the most beautiful canal in britain , with fully stocked bar and a live commentary that will point places of interest and historical facts , arriving in llangollen 2 hours later . the coach travels via aberystwyth , machynlleth , dolgellau and bala .\nadult : \u00a328 . 00 ( coach only fare \u00a316 . 00 ) child : \u00a321 . 00 ( coach only fare ( \u00a311 . 00 )\n/ * - 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an elegant classic 19th century resort with a pristine promenade , 1930s bandstand and iconic pier .\nkillarney is a tow on the north eastern shore of lough leane . its natural heritage , history and location on the ring of kerry make killarney a popular tourist destination .\nweekend in london for the hampton court flower show , with shopping / sightseeing .\nlying four miles across the solent from the south coast , and just 23 miles long and 17 miles wide , the isle of wight is blessed with golden beaches , picturesque countryside , quaint villages and bustling market towns .\nkensington palace is a royal residence set in kensington gardens . it has been in residence of the british royal famil since the 17th century . diana : her fashion story is a major new dress exhibition at kensington palace , featuring some of diana , princess of wales ' most famous outfits . followed by the visit will be afternoon tea at kensington palace .\ntelford , is named after the civil engineer , thomas telford , who engineered many road and rail projects in shropshire and has a modern shopping mall and the ironbridge gorge . shrewsbury flower show is one of the largest horticultural events held in england .\nexplore highclere castle , the venue of the popular tv period drama \u2013 downton abbey . follow the footsteps of the aristocratic crawley family and the servants who work for them , through their country house . highclere castle , home of the caernarfon family for generations , also has a fascinating connection with ancient egypt \u2013 learn about the tutankamun discovery during your visit .\nthe battles which took place in flanders and the somme from 1914 to 1918 were a massive scale and left countless thousands dead . our tour is based near ypres , perhaps the war\u2019s most famous site , and is well paced for touring flanders and the somme .\nweymouth is one of britain ' s most attractive resorts , with it ' s broad , level promenade , from which there are grand views of the coastline . a resort full of interest , especially around the busy harbour . weymouth is the gateway to the only national world heritage coastline in england .\nnorthern ireland\u2019s roads bring back the joy of touring and even when you\u2019re in the heart of the country , you\u2019re never too far from the sea . the causeway coastal route takes you along miles of the most beautiful coast imaginable . belfast is a city reborn \u2013 it is a blooming retail centre with fine victorian street cafes .\nbournemouth can rightly claim to be the most popular tourist beach resort along the south coast of england . with a 7 mile long beach and two and a half mile traffic - free promenade between two piers , countless shops , restaurants , pubs , theatres , shows and much more , it offers an incredible amount of entertainment to its guests .\na hidden treasure in the irish sea that ' s ideal for visiting . this small island with big scenery lies just 60 miles off - shore with classic railways , heritage sites and coastal resorts .\nfrom early september to early november , blackpool gets into top gear with its autumn spectacular . this glittering display of dazzling lighting transforms five miles of promenade into a fairytale dream . whatever your taste , blackpool offers a good time for everyone .\nprepare to be enchanted at the magical world of harry potter , with a chance to see the studios and go behind - the - scenes . also , we offer a day at windsor or visit the resort of legoland .\nthe beaufort park hotel is located just a short drive from the historic market town of mold , set in the attractive north wales countryside .\nchatsworth house is a stately home in derbyshire , set in expansive parkland and backed by woods .\neach year the beautiful area between the stunning bath abbey and the internationally renowned visitor attraction , the roman baths is transformed into a christmas shoppers haven \u2013 the bath christmas market .\n/ * - 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lome weed out plus . . . $ 29 . 95\n50 ft . swan flexrite pro garden hose . . . $ 16 . 95\n3 ' x50 ' dewitt 3 - year weed barrier . . . 2 / $ 6\npurinina sow and pig builder is your all purpose swine feed ! feed from birth to slaughter this one feed will grow and develop your swine .\nwe can rolling road test and tune your everyday road car or commercial van to full single seater race car .\nwe are fully equipped with the very latest diagnostic equipment , which allows us to interrogate your vehicles engine management system .\napproved by bosch , delphi , denso and stanadyne we can cover work required on any diesel pump or injector .\nas an evolution chips agent we specialise in diesel and petrol performance chips , or remapping via obd port .\nwe can supply diesel injection parts from the leading system manufacturer\u2019s , such as bosch , delphi , denso , continental , stanadyne and pierburg .\nwe have a dedicated diesel injection workshop specialising in the testing , repair , servicing and reconditioning of diesel fuel injection pumps and injectors including common rail systems fitted to all the latest generation diesel vehicles .\nour rolling road is one of the most advanced systems in europe . the extreme accuracy of this machine allows us to carry out pinpoint diagnostics as well as carburettor tuning and remapping of fuel injection systems for road and competition .\nwe also carry a wide range of fuel injection parts for all makes and models at competitive prices for local collection or mail order delivery .\nif you are unable to find what you are looking for call and speak to our staff for further assistance .\ndiagnostic fault finding for engine management , air bag , eps , abs , vehicle stability and other vehicle systems .\ndiesel fuel injection pump and injector repairs , servicing and testing for traditional fuel systems and the latest common rail systems from bosch , delphi , denso , continental and stanadyne .\necu mapping , carburettor jetting , vehicle diagnostics , performance power runs , speedo calibration checks .\ndiesel injectors and fuel pumps , pump and injector spares , fuel filters air mass meters , egr valves , engine management sensors , petrol fuel pumps and lots more .\npartly cloudy . a stray shower or thunderstorm is possible . high near 90f . winds light and variable . .\npartly cloudy skies . a stray shower or thunderstorm is possible . low 71f . winds light and variable .\nthe store also carries items for home and garden projects , including at this time of year bedding plants and seeds . \u201cchick days , \u201d taking orders for baby chicks which arrive for customer pick up at the store , are one of the business ' s longstanding traditions . hall said the practice is increasing in popularity as more and more people are interested in being more food self - sufficient and knowing where their food comes from and what might have happened to it along the way . \u201cpeople are starting to think more about how animals are raised , what they ' re fed and how they ' re treated . it ' s important , \u201d he said .\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 .\npublic auction \u2022 monday , july 16 , 10 : 00 a . m .\npublic auction \u2022 sat . , may 12 , 3 : 00 p . m .\nwe ' re always interested in hearing about news in our community . let us know what ' s going on !\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 west plains daily quill , 205 washington ave . , p . o . box 110 west plains , mo | terms of use | privacy policy\nthis image is issued by the wisconsin historical society . use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the division of library - 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", "topic": 31}], "title": "howard hughes engineering", "paragraphs": ["engineering international coordinator , howard r . hughes college of engineering [ 17138 ] - higheredjobs\nhoward r . hughes | howard r . hughes college of engineering | university of nevada , las vegas\nhoward r . hughes college of engineering is on facebook . to connect with howard r . hughes college of engineering , join facebook today .\ninventor and aviator : a farewell is being held for ballina hughes engineering ceo howard hughes .\nmr hughes founded his company howard hughes engineering in west ballina in the mid - 1970s as a boat building and general engineering business .\nhistory of the college | howard r . hughes college of engineering | university of nevada , las vegas\ncadence university program member | howard r . hughes college of engineering | university of nevada , las vegas\nwealthy beyond measure and weird beyond belief , howard hughes was an aerospace leviathan .\nthat ' s where howard hughes , the reclusive billionaire businessman , came in .\nsince 2010 , hughes engineering has been developing a state of the art flight training simulator .\nour cto mr . howard hughes interviewed at nor - shipping regarding our industry ' s hot topics .\nit is most appropriate that unlv ' s college of engineering is named for one of the most innovative aviators and engineers of the 20th century : howard r . hughes .\nour cto mr . howard hughes interviewed at nor - shipping regarding our industry ' s hot topics . | tototheo maritime\nlearn more about the namesake of unlv\u2019s basketball practice center and engineering programs for undergraduates .\nthe next two decades were a period of rapid expansion for the school . in 1984 , the university of nevada board of regents approved separate bachelor ' s and master ' s degrees in civil engineering , computer science , electrical engineering , and mechanical engineering ( aerospace studies / air force rotc was established in 2004 ) . william wells became the first director of the school of engineering in 1986 , and a year later , all eligible engineering programs had received accreditation through the national accreditation board of engineering and technology .\nin 1990 , the $ 10 million national supercomputing institute for energy and the environment took up residence in the engineering complex , enhancing the ability of engineering and computer science faculty to conduct numerical research . civil engineering became the inaugural engineering doctoral program approved by the board of regents , and marked the growth of research and advanced degree programs at the university .\nthe howard r . hughes college of engineering considers research centers and laboratories to be the primary vehicles for promoting scholarly research and technology transfer through partnership with industry . the following is a list of the centers associated with the college :\nin 1984 , eight years after his death , hughes ' summa corporation made a generous donation to unlv ' s engineering program , which resulted in the college taking hughes ' name .\na firm believer in perseverance , this engineering professor hopes to contribute to nevada\u2019s water conservation efforts .\nin 2010 , the college of engineering joined forces with the lee business school on a program to develop engineering senior design projects into business ventures . it has seen great early success so far .\nhoward robard hughes , one of the richest men to emerge from the american west during the 20th century , dies while flying from acapulco to houston .\nour chief technology officer mr . howard hughes interviewed at nor - shipping regarding our industry ' s hot topics on the 29th of may by safety4sea .\nthe replica of the h - 1 racer that hangs in the great hall of engineering is a reminder of hughes ' talent for turning vision into reality .\nunlv\u2019s howard r . hughes college of engineering is proud to incorporate the cadence products into our curriculum . within the college the products are used in classroom instruction , laboratory exercises , installed in our student computing labs , and in our research centers as research is conducted .\nkeep up - to - date with everything happening in the college of engineering . update your contact information !\nfar from the movie version of the engineering genius innovating in his lonely lab , howard robard hughes was known as an entrepreneur who also enjoyed flying airplanes and pursuing movie starlets . with his unique style , he brought excitement to and focused public attention on the aviation field .\nballina high flyer , inventor and businesses man howard ross hughes will be farewelled by family and friends at a tribute function in ballina from 2pm tomorrow ( friday ) .\nin 1988 , the school of engineering separated from the college of sciences to form the howard r . hughes college of engineering , named for one of the most innovative aviators and engineers of the 20th century and a central figure in the growth of las vegas . dr . wells became the college ' s founding dean . the next year saw the completion of the thomas t . beam engineering complex , where for the first time the college ' s programs were consolidated into a single , multidisciplinary space .\na new stem recruitment graduate fellowship was started in fall 2012 , with the goal of recruiting well - prepared students into engineering .\nben lyon and greta nissen in hell ' s angels ( 1930 ) , directed by howard hughes ; nissen was replaced by jean harlow when the movie was changed from a silent film to a talking picture .\nhughes was a man of many talents . he was a filmmaker ; the only stockholder in the hughes tool company ; the creator of hughes aircraft company , which became part of hughes medical institute ; and the man who built the globe - spanning twa airline .\nin 1909 hughes\u2019s father , howard r . hughes , sr . , invented a rotary bit for oil well drilling that made the family extremely wealthy . the younger hughes early showed a talent for engineering , and he later studied at the california institute of technology , pasadena , and at the rice institute of technology , houston . during this time , both his mother ( 1922 ) and father ( 1924 ) died . hughes quit school and took control of his father\u2019s business , hughes tool company , in houston . by the time he sold the company in 1972 , it had become a multibillion - dollar venture .\nbetter known as the\nspruce goose ,\nthe howard hughes flying boat was designed and built by hughes aircraft co . , to be the largest wood - constructed and the largest wingspan airplane ever built . as hughes perfected his craft , he added significantly to what is known in areas of large - lift capability and power - boost systems .\non this day in history , july 10 , 1938 , howard hughes began an around - the - world flight , which he completed in 91 hours . hughes , an american business tycoon , aerospace engineer , and filmmaker was one of the wealthiest people in the world during his lifetime .\n\u2026holding a national lottery , and howard hughes , who kept a suite at the desert inn throughout the 1950s and lived there permanently from 1966 to 1970 . some of the investments made by hughes proved to be failures , including the costly landmark casino , which went bankrupt , but others were outstanding successes\u2026\n\u2026studio and in 1945 joined howard hughes in forming california pictures corporation . sturges\u2019s first project for the new company was the screwball comedy the sin of harold diddlebock ( 1947 ) , starring erstwhile silent star harold lloyd . it was given a limited release but then was shelved by hughes , who edited and\u2026\n\u2026screen writers guild and producer howard hughes , who refused to credit paul jarrico because of the latter\u2019s alleged communist leanings ; hughes ultimately prevailed , though years later jarrico\u2019s name was added . stevenson then moved to television , working on such anthology series as the ford television theatre , cavalcade of america , and alfred\u2026 \u2026\nleft image : howard hughes in 1936 . ( bettmann / contributor / getty images ) right image : dave pasho and others helping establish the cover of the cia project as a deep - sea mining operation in 1972 . photo courtesy dave pasho\nin 1935 the industrialist howard hughes set a world landplane speed record of 352 miles ( 563 km ) per hour in a racer designed to his own specifications and powered by a 1 , 000 - horsepower twin - row radial engine built by pratt & whitney . the hughes h - 1 was a low - wing monoplane built with\u2026\nhoward hughes piloted the flying boat on its only flight , nov . 2 , 1947 , in long beach harbor , los angeles , california . the flight covered approximately one mile and reached an altitude of approximately 70 feet above the water ' s surface .\nto complete the autopsy , fowler interviewed hughes ' s former staff and evaluated newspaper reports , court depositions , old letters hughes ' s mother wrote about him and other documents ranging from transcripts of hughes ' s phone calls to his pilot logs .\nthe next year , doctoral programs became available in all four academic departments of the college of engineering . currently the college offers several master\u2019s degrees in aerospace , biomedical , construction management , materials & nuclear , and transportation engineering , in addition to those offered in the traditional areas ( civil & environmental , computer science , electrical & computer , and mechanical ) .\nhughes sr . died in january 1924 , when hughes jr . was just over 19 years old , so in terms of formal education and degrees he didn\u2019t have much to show . however , he went on to found and operate a great number of successful and highly technical companies and projects . between his aptitude gained at a young age and whatever independent study he was able to achieve over the years , perhaps also trained by the engineering staff who worked for him , it appears he was certainly well - versed in engineering .\nhughes did eventually find success with military flying machines . by 1976 , the hughes toolco aircraft division was reformed as hughes helicopters , which competed for both commercial and military helicopter contracts . the ah - 64 apache attack helicopter , still in boeing production today , received the collier trophy in 1983 . hughes helicopters was acquired by mcdonnell douglas in 1984 .\nwealthy beyond measure and weird beyond belief , howard hughes was a daredevil sportsman , legendary lothario , hollywood producer , las vegas mogul , and aerospace leviathan , a composite of myth and melodrama . no wonder he has inspired a cottage industry of biographies , memoirs , novels , and movies .\nhoward hughes piloted the flying boat on its only flight , nov . 2 , 1947 , in long beach harbor , los angeles , california . the flight covered approximately one mile and reached an altitude of approximately 70 feet above the water ' s surface . see asme website for more information\nramo and wooldridge had a lot to do with getting hughes started as a first rate electronics company . when they found that howard hughes was not willing to give them any ownership in the company they decided to leave and found their own , which they did with trw . trw proved them right . they were wise to leave if they wanted to make a lot of money .\nthe colleges of engineering and science are working together with allied health to form multicultural programs for stem - and health - related areas to recruit , retain , and graduate under - represented minorities .\nalways something of a loner , hughes went into complete seclusion in 1950 . however , in 1953 he established the howard hughes medical institute , using profits from the hughes aircraft company . according to hughes , the centre was established to explore \u201cthe genesis of life itself . \u201d it became a leading biological and medical research institute and was one of the world\u2019s largest and most powerful charities . the following decade he refused to appear in court to answer antitrust charges concerning twa and thus lost control of the business by default . in 1966 he sold his shares for more than $ 500 million .\nhughes and boeing would cross paths in different ways both during and after his life . not only would hughes - created products such as the ah - 64 apache helicopter and spacecraft from hughes space and communications eventually become part of boeing ' s portfolio of products , but hughes also would purchase a boeing stratoliner , the first airliner with a pressurized passenger cabin , for personal use .\nengineering at unlv has come a long way since 1957 , when herb wells , a local mining engineer , began part - time instruction . in 1961 , he offered 80 students courses that could lead to enrollment in the bachelor ' s program at university of nevada , reno . local growth led to the establishment of unlv ' s school of engineering in 1976 , which was housed within the college of science .\nfascinated with the new technology of airplanes , hughes also invested heavily in the burgeoning west coast aviation industry . with some training in engineering from the california institute of technology and the rice institute of technology , hughes designed his own aircraft and then had his hughes aircraft company build it . in 1935 , he piloted one of his airplanes to a new world - speed record of 352 . 46 mph . his reputation as an aircraft designer and builder suffered after an ill - fated wwii government - sponsored project to build an immense plane that hughes claimed would be able to transport 750 passengers . nicknamed the spruce goose , hughes\u2019 monstrosity flew only once : a one - mile hop on november 2 , 1947 .\n\u2026the tutelage of the demanding howard hughes , whose favour he enjoyed ( and which may have shielded him from the era\u2019s anticommunist crusade ) , ray directed the unremarkable born to be bad ( 1950 ) , the first of a number of films he made with robert ryan . in flying leathernecks ( 1951 ) ryan played a\u2026\n, who was cast in the title role , became a major star . hughes later produced and directed\nactive pursuit of stem education and related grant activities through the hiring of a grant writer through the center for math , science , and engineering education ( in collaboration with college of science and college of education ) .\nresearch laboratories is now called hrl incorporated and is jointly owned by raytheon and hughes electronics . half of the members of their board of directors are from raytheon and the other half from hughes \u2013 which is now a subsidiary of general motors . i consider that to be an unstable situation and i don\u2019t think it\u2019s going to last . on the other hand , it\u2019s gone better and lasted longer than i expected thus far . you were asking what was the motivating force behind the original thrust of the hughes aircraft company . the original thrust of hughes aircraft was to develop and polish the systems engineering end of things and build military systems .\nhughes\u2019s company website talks about the \u201cwonderful environment\u201d that surrounded the business in its early days on smith drive .\nmr hughes died peacefully at home on april 15 , aged 67 , with his wife jenny by his side .\nhughes owned countless aircraft , which he stashed all over the country and flew whenever he felt like it ' or not at all . the following are the ones that played the most significant roles in hughes ' aviation affairs .\nresearch within the college was boosted in 2009 by the opening of the brand new science and engineering building ( seb ) , which provides faculty and students with expanded opportunities for multidisciplinary research using state - of - the - art equipment .\na unique , one - of - a - kind interdisciplinary undergraduate degree program in entertainment engineering and design . a collaboration with the college of fine arts that began in 2007 , the program graduated its first class of four students in spring 2012 .\nthe college of education began offering a pedagogy course in fall 2012 to combine learning theory and the practice of teaching for ph . d . students in science and engineering . this is already blazing new trails to prepare future professors in stem areas .\nhughes demonstrated interest in science and technology at a young age . in particular , he had great engineering aptitude , building houston ' s first\nwireless\nradio transmitter at age 11 . he went on to be one of the first licensed ham radio operators in houston , having the assigned callsign w5cy ( originally 5cy ) . at 12 , hughes was photographed in the local newspaper , identified as being the first boy in houston to have a\nmotorized\nbicycle , which he had built from parts from his father ' s steam engine . he was an indifferent student , with a liking for mathematics , flying , and mechanics . he took his first flying lesson at 14 , and later attended math and aeronautical engineering courses at caltech .\nalthough hughes never directed another film , he continued to work as a producer . in 1948 he bought a controlling interest in\nthe ship was conceived in the midst of world war ii , when america had just lost 800 , 000 tons of supply ships to german u - boats . henry kaiser , industrialist and builder of\nliberty\nships , proposed a fleet of flying transports to meet troop and material transportation needs , flying just high enough to evade submarine attacks . kaiser approached howard hughes with his idea , and together they formed the hughes kaiser corporation and obtained an $ 18 , 000 , 000 government contract to construct three flying boats .\nhoward hughes - - the billionaire aviator , motion - picture producer and business tycoon - - spent most of his life trying to avoid germs . toward the end of his life , he lay naked in bed in darkened hotel rooms in what he considered a germ - free zone . he wore tissue boxes on his feet to protect them . and he burned his clothing if someone near him became ill .\nmr hughes helped to instil a love of flying in younger generations by taking school students on tours of his aircraft design businesses .\nyou mentioned some devices i\u2019m assuming were related to switching applications . did hughes get into microprocessors at all when they came along ?\nperhaps still fascinated by satellite capabilities , espionage and the cold war , hughes was rumored to have watched the film\nice station zebra\nhundreds of times during his last years . after many years as a recluse , hughes died on april 5 , 1976 .\nwith the december 2004 release of the film\nthe aviator ,\nhughes ' personal life , genius and exploits have again captured the public ' s attention . one of hughes ' last requests was that he be remembered for his contributions to aviation . looking at the strides and progress made by today ' s aerospace industry - many based on hughes ' work\u2014the aerospace world is honoring that request .\nthe man who headed up the ion implantation activity at hughes became a professor at caltech . i don\u2019t remember what connections he had .\nthe college of engineering has been steadily growing , enrolling more than 1 , 600 undergraduates and about 250 graduate students . research expenditures have consistently exceeded $ 6 million for the last eight years . the college is continuously seeking opportunities to improve the quality of its educational and research programs .\nin the years ahead , the college of engineering will continue to pursue its mission : to provide students with a solid foundation of practical and empirical knowledge that will enable them to solve wide - ranging problems , stay abreast of rapidly changing technology , and recognize their responsibilities to society .\nbetter known as the\nspruce goose ,\nthe howard hughes flying boat was designed and built by hughes aircraft co . , to be the largest wood - constructed and the largest wingspan airplane ever built . as hughes perfected his craft , he added significantly to what is known in areas of large - lift capability and power - boost systems . originally designated the hk - 1 in 1942 , it was designed to meet wartime troop and material transportation needs ( flying just high enough to evade submarine attacks ) . laminated wood ( mostly birch ) forms the airframe and surface structures of the seaplane , minimizing the use of critical war materials like aluminum . it was powered by eight pratt & whitney 3 , 000 horsepower engines .\nin the aviation world , hughes established early speed records in a specially designed h - 1 racing aircraft . hughes was recognized as an excellent pilot , and in 1938 , he was awarded the collier trophy for an around - the - world record flight in a lockheed model 14 .\nborn in houston , texas , in 1905 , hughes inherited an estate of nearly a million dollars when his father died in 1923 . hughes\u2019 father also left him the business that had created this fortune , the hughes tool company , which controlled the rights to a new oil drill technology that was in high demand . the young hughes quickly began to expand his business empire into new fields . in 1926 , he moved to hollywood , where he became involved in the rapidly growing movie industry . he produced several popular films , including hell\u2019s angels , scarface , and the outlaw .\nintended to carry 750 passengers , was not finished until 1947 . that year hughes was brought before a senate committee investigating war profiteering . in the highly publicized hearing , he sparred with sen . owen brewster and ultimately prevailed . hughes subsequently piloted ( 1947 ) the hercules , popularly known as the\nwhat surprised you the most in your research , after getting all the documents new and old , and piecing it together ? i didn ' t even slightly appreciate how audacious and vast and even ridiculous it was . i knew that the cia tried to steal a submarine that was deep under the ocean , that was the broad strokes of it . the engineering alone , even today , would be mind blowing . but in ' 71 to 73 , when they were building the ship , it was basically redefining what was possible on the ocean . it took me a while to digest and unpack the engineering and then figure out a way to write it so people who aren ' t engineers can understand , and wouldn ' t get bored by it , and appreciate the complexity without feeling bogged down by details . it ' s a spy story for sure , but the science and technology and engineering side to it is crazy .\nhughes ' creative and inventive mind extended well beyond the earth ' s atmosphere . at the age of 11 , hughes had built his own shortwave radio from scratch and taught himself morse code . he believed that , in the future , people everywhere would be able to communicate with one another instantaneously .\nhughes\u2019 first record - setter was a boeing 100a , a civilian version of the army\u2019s p - 12b pursuit aircraft . in january 1934 hughes won the sportsman pilot free - for - all at the miami , florida all - american air meet , averaging 185 . 7 mph over a 20 - mile course .\nthe phobia grew so severe that it might have contributed to hughes ' s increasing addiction to codeine and his reclusiveness in the two decades before his death from heart failure in 1976 . nearly two years after his death , hughes ' s estate attorney called on former apa ceo raymond d . fowler , phd , to conduct a psychological autopsy to determine hughes ' s mental and emotional condition in his last years and to help understand the origins of his mental disorder . fowler ' s findings were used in civil lawsuits filed by people who made claims to the billionaire ' s estate . hughes had died without a will .\nin adolescence , hughes was paralyzed for several months and unable to walk . after a few months , the symptoms disappeared . fowler believes hughes ' s paralysis - - for which no physical basis was found - - was psychologically based and an early manifestation of his lifelong pattern of withdrawing in times of stress .\ni\u2019d like to get a sense of how that was possible , particularly in a commercial environment and in a company like hughes that didn\u2019t have a special position like at & t . what was the big picture at hughes ? were they just trying out random things or was there a big scheme behind it all ?\nmr hughes also dedicated three years of his life to designing an affordable six - seater kit plane , in a bid to make flying more accessible for families .\nhoward loved the drama of flying ,\nsays robert w . rummel , who worked with hughes as a young engineer and later as a twa executive .\nhe was an outstanding pilot , and in the cockpit , he seemed to exult in the freedom of flight . of course , he was an astute businessman , and making money was one of the things that motivated him . but he had a sincere and abiding interest in aviation , and i think it was his one and only true love .\nnever an extrovert , hughes became increasingly reclusive after 1950 . operating through managers who rarely saw him in person , he bought up vast tracts of real estate in california , arizona , and nevada that skyrocketed in value . in 1967 , he became involved in the nevada gambling industry when he purchased the famous desert inn hotel on the las vegas strip . nevada gaming authorities welcomed hughes\u2019 involvement because it counteracted the popular image that the mafia dominated the gambling industry . by the early 1970s , hughes had become the largest single landholder in nevada , and with around 8 , 000 nevada residents on his payroll , hughes was also the state\u2019s largest employer .\nare there any actual heroes in a story like this , despite the project ' s shortcomings ? the scientists and the engineers of the cia . there ' s a whole division in the cia that [ was ] coming up with these audacious engineering concepts . in a period of less than 15 years during the cold war , they built the u - 2 , the highest altitude spy plane , still in service today . the sr - 71 blackbird is still the fastest plane by a long shot . the first spy satellite was also the first object to go into space and bring something back . and then the glomar explorer may be the most impressive feet of naval engineering in history .\nalthough science fiction writer arthur c . clarke originated the concept of satellites operating in a stationary , or geosynchronous , orbit above the earth , hughes made it a reality . with the invention of miniature circuit chips , the size of such a spacecraft could be greatly reduced , making it feasible to launch and place communications satellites in geosynchronous orbit . in 1963 , syncom , the world ' s first geosynchronous communications satellite , developed and built by hughes space and communications company , was launched . hughes also developed the first meteorological geosynchronous satellite , ats - 1 , launched in 1966 . boeing purchased hughes space and communications in 2000 , and it became boeing satellite systems .\n, whom hughes cast as a love interest and outfitted in highly provocative clothing . he designed a special brassiere to accentuate her assets , though the actress later stated that it was never used during filming . unsurprisingly , russell\u2019s wardrobe ran afoul of censors , and the lengthy battle between hughes and the hays office generated much publicity , helping make\nin addition , our dean ' s conference room houses hughes ' original conference table . at the center of the table is a replica of the h - 1 racer .\nhughes\u2019s penchant for privacy and seclusion often entangled him in controversy . this culminated in 1971 in a scandal over what were purported to be his memoirs , which were bought for book and magazine publication at sums totalling $ 1 million . the manuscript and letters concerning it that supposedly had been written by hughes were subsequently found to be fraudulent and forged .\nin 1926 hughes moved to hollywood , where he became known for making films that ran both over budget and afoul of censors . he produced several movies\u2014notably the academy award - winning\nin his new book , the taking of k - 129 : how the cia used howard hughes to steal a russian sub in the most daring covert operation in history , out september 5 , author josh dean takes readers on a fascinating\u2014and optimistic\u2014journey through this strange saga . vice chatted with dean by phone for insight into what was officially known as project azorian , why the us government was so intent on finding a partially destroyed sub , and how a cold war episode like this one resonates amid the frosty current relationship between ( some of ) the us government and moscow .\nit was almost like he was perfectly created for this character\u2014and i don ' t think there ' s anyone you could have hired or worked with who plausibly would do something so speculative and expensive . ocean mining was new , and to build a ship that cost [ so much ] and go out there and spend an additional who knows how much\u2014it ' s not believable . except with howard hughes , people are like , oh yeah , that guy is crazy . he built the spruce goose . he built a wooden airplane that didn ' t fly . he would do anything .\nthe hughes h - 4 hercules\nspruce goose\n. despite its nickname , the h - 4 was built almost entirely of birch , rather than spruce . photo source : urltoken\nthat research led fowler to believe that hughes ' s fear for his health most likely emerged from his childhood . hughes ' s mother was constantly worried about her son ' s exposure to germs , terrified that he would catch polio , a major health threat at the time . his mother checked him every day for diseases and was cautious about what he ate .\n. several directors also left the production , and eventually hughes took over . the film was finally released in 1930 . while the storyline\u2014two british pilots fall in love with a socialite during\nhughes harnessed the 1 , 000 horsepower of a pratt & whitney twin wasp junior to set an international speed record of 352 mph in 1935 before making a gear - up landing in a bean field . in 1937 , fitted with longer wings , the racer took hughes from coast to coast in seven hours , 28 minutes , breaking the transcontinental record he ' d set the previous year in a northrop gamma . hughes never flew the h - 1 again . it was retired to a quonset hut in southern california after a mere 42 hours of flight time .\nin 1942 , when german u - boats were taking a tremendous toll on u . s . world war ii liberty ships , shipbuilder henry kaiser conceived the idea of a large fleet of troop / cargo flying boats constructed of wood because of the wartime metal shortage . donald douglas turned down the project , and kaiser enlisted hughes . with a government contract of $ 18 million , the hk - 1 ( for hughes - kaiser ) was underway . development proved too slow for kaiser , and when he pulled out , hughes renamed the airplane the h - 4 hercules .\nthe latest hughes biopic , directed by martin scorsese and starring leonardo dicaprio , is titled the aviator , which may seem surprising to all but aviation enthusiasts . although hughes is remembered these days mostly for a pathological late - life fear of germs , he was once world - renowned as a record - setting pilot , a patron of pioneering aircraft , and a principal architect of the airline industry .\nattended harvard university for one year , but dropped out . he then attended law school at iowa state university , but apparently did not finish that program before completing the bar exam anyway . however , he went on to be granted patents on several key oil - drilling technologies , and founded and ran a tool - manufacturing company for 15 years , so he must have picked up some engineering aptitude along the way .\neventually , the world ' s largest flying boat was completed and moved overland from the hughes factory in culver city , calif . , to long beach ( calif . ) terminal island . because the airframe was mostly made of wood , it acquired the nickname\nspruce goose .\nhughes hated the name because the wood used was birch , and it belittled a masterful design and the dedication of hundreds of workers .\n, and his company had several government contracts , notably for the hughes xf - 11 and the h - 4 hercules . the planes ran over schedule , however , as did his movies , and were not completed until after the war . in 1946 he flew the hughes xf - 11 , a reconnaissance plane , on its maiden test flight and suffered a nearly fatal accident . the hercules , an eight - engine wooden\nthe mammoth aircraft was designated the hk - 1 ( hughes kaiser design number 1 ) in 1942 . laminated wood ( mostly birch ) forms the airframe and surface structures of the seaplane , minimizing the use of critical war materials like aluminum . it was powered by eight pratt & whitney 3 , 000 horsepower engines . after the war ' s end in 1945 , hughes invested his own money to keep the project going .\nthe college is especially proud of its faculty , some of whom have received national recognition \u2014 fellows of their respective professional organizations and national / international awards in recognition of their contribution to specific areas of research \u2013 while others exhibit great potential in many areas including biomedical , environmental , renewable energy , security , and transportation engineering . their achievements are reflected in the external funding they have received from federal and state agencies , as well as private industries .\nthe college of engineering connects with the community in various ways , including the sponsoring of hands - on and experiential field trip activities for local middle and high school students . through membership in their industrial advisory boards , the college continuously engages community and industry partners for their input on curriculum , research and development activities , scholarships , internships and career opportunities for students , while the bi - annual fred and harriet cox senior design competition is sponsored by local industries . for many years , the college of engineering has also been a supporter of las vegas regional first ( for inspiration & recognition of science and technology ) robotics competition , which brings more than 1 , 300 high school students to the campus annually . in addition , college faculty and students are actively involved in mentoring clark county high school teams to prepare for the competition , while also remaining involved in the first lego league , aimed at junior high students .\ndetermined to get a military airplane contract , hughes designed the xf - 11 , a twin - engine , twin - boomed , high - altitude reconnaissance airplane that was reminiscent of the famed lockheed p - 38 lightning . but during the airplane ' s initial flight in 1946 , hughes was almost killed in a crash when an oil leak caused the aft set of counter - rotating propellers on the starboard engine to go into reverse pitch .\nalthough the rumors of hughes\u2019 bizarre behavior have been exaggerated\u2013in part due to a fraudulent memoir published in 1971\u2013in his final years the billionaire became even more obsessed with privacy . he continually moved between his residences in las vegas , the bahamas , nicaragua , canada , england , and mexico . other than a few male aides , almost nobody saw hughes , and he sometimes worked for days at a stretch in a black - curtained room without sleeping .\nthat\u2019s interesting . i knew that a lot of people were working on storage tubes , but mainly in the context of computing where some people were thinking about memory type devices . was hughes interested in that kind of thing at all ?\nemaciated and deranged from too little food and too many drugs , hughes finally became so ill that his aides decided that he needed medical treatment . he died in his airplane en route from acapulco to houston at the age of 70 .\nduring his early years , hughes garnered more fame and notoriety as a movie director and producer than as an aviation pioneer . although he produced many movies on varying subjects , aviation was his first love . hughes wrote and directed the world war i epic\nhell ' s angels ,\nwhich began filming in 1928 . he assembled an array of 87 world war i aircraft and personally directed the aerial combat scenes over mines field ( now los angeles international airport ) .\nthe blue streak hughes went into the airplane business in 1934 . at 28 , he ' d already produced and directed hell ' s angels , a film epic about world war i aerial combat , and he ' d recently set a national speed record and won a race in a highly modified boeing 100a biplane . now he assembled a small team of employees into what would eventually become the hughes aircraft company and embarked on the project that anchored his place in aviation history .\ncabin class the racer whetted hughes ' appetite for more records . to set an around - the - world mark , he bought the sole douglas dc - 1 but dumped it almost immediately for an amphibian , which he could set down on water in case of an engine problem . hughes already had plenty of experience with a sikorsky s - 38 . he bought a new sikorsky s - 43 , a twin - engine amphibian that was 70 mph faster than the s - 38 .\nthe following year hughes bought the desert inn , a resort casino in las vegas . he reportedly made the purchase after being told to vacate its penthouse . this sparked a buying spree that included other casinos and large swathes of undeveloped land ; in the 1950s he had purchased property outside las vegas , and it would later become the planned community known as summerlin . hughes subsequently played an influential role in las vegas\u2019s development , changing the city\u2019s image\u2014which was strongly linked to the mafia \u2014and bringing more corporate investment .\nin 1952 i went to work for hughes aircraft company after finishing my graduate work at caltech and getting a ph . d . by that time william shockley , john bardeen and walter brattain had invented the transistor and the world of vacuum tubes essentially disappeared .\ni never doubted that i would go on to do postgraduate work , but before i got around to that i spent a year in st . paul working for the engineering research associates , which was organized by the reserve captain engstrom , who was in charge of the operation i was assigned to in washington . the captain that ran that operation realized that none of his decent engineers would likely want to stay in the navy or go into civil service , so he had the foresight to organize a little company and get funding for it .\nthe s - 43 proved to be unsuitable for around - the - world duty , but hughes continued to modify it until crash - landing in lake mead , near las vegas , in 1943 .\nthe [ center of gravity ] was just way too far forward ,\nsays bruce burk , who started working for hughes in 1937 and later oversaw his personal fleet .\nif it had happened on the ground , you would have called it a ground loop , so i guess this was a water loop .\nhughes and his four - man crew departed from floyd bennett field in long island new york in a lockheed 14 super electra . from there , the men continued to paris , moscow , omsk , yakutsk , fairbanks , and minneapolis before returning to new york city .\nironically , hughes ended up neglecting his own hygiene later in his life , rarely bathing or brushing his teeth . he even forced his compulsions on those around him , ordering staff to wash their hands multiple times and layer their hands with paper towels when serving his food .\nlet\u2019s back up again . it would be really helpful if you would give some sense of the dynamic between hughes and places doing similar research , such as bell labs and the various universities in california \u2013 stanford and so on . it is clear that ideas were being circulated around .\nbut sold the shares in 1953 . the following year he bought the whole company only to sell it again in 1955 . he remained chairman of the board of rko until 1957 , when he left the film industry . that year hughes , who had relationships with a number of prominent actresses , married\ni think it ' s difficult for readers who don ' t have a great sense of hughes as a cultural figure to understand why he was such an ideal front . can you talk about that ? once they solved the engineering problem , which was huge\u2014like , how can we actually pull a submarine off the bottom of the ocean 16 , 000 feet down ? it was a 3 million pound piece of steel that was going to be attached to millions more pounds of steel . but once they figured it out , they were like , how are we going to explain the fact that we ' ve got this big ship parked in the middle of the pacific in a region where ships aren ' t usually sitting and not that far from where the soviets lost a sub ? like , that ' s going to look really suspicious . they needed a cover . they needed some way to explain it . it could start a war .\nhughes was also a central figure in the growth of las vegas into an international resort destination . he spent most of the last years of his life in las vegas , where he owned an airport , a television station , a ranch , several hotel - casinos , and a great deal of valuable land .\non sept . 13 , 1935 , hughes ' vision of building the fastest plane in the world became a reality . he set a world - record speed of 352 . 39 miles per hour in the skies over santa ana , breaking the previous record of 314 . 32 held by raymond delmotte of france .\nfilming for\njet pilot ,\nstarring john wayne , began in 1949 and extended through 1951 . hughes continued to perfect the aerial scenes , and the film was not released until 1957 . in this era before computer - generated imagery , hughes needed real airplanes to film his scenes . thanks to his pioneering work in aviation , the u . s . air force was willing to help him out . segments included exceptional f - 86 aerial scenes with pilot chuck yeager at the controls of one of the sabre jets . moviegoers also saw footage of northrop ' s xf - 89 scorpion prototype\u2014which appeared as a russian fighter .\nthe no . 2 xf - 11 was modified , and the counter - rotating propellers were switched out for standard , variable - pitch blades . hughes would not , however , secure any military orders for the xf - 11 , as the army air corps opted for the boeing rb - 50 for high - altitude long - range reconnaissance .\nyes . i interviewed at rca , general electric , sandia corporation and los alamos , the latter two being the only work that would be reasonably high tech in new mexico . i had an attraction to new mexico , but had no hesitation to go to work for hughes . i was recruited by ruben mettler . he left hughes shortly thereafter , joined ramo and wooldridge , and eventually became ceo of trw . i knew ruben mettler mainly as a result of the fact that he and i were housemothers at two different student houses at the same time . caltech doesn\u2019t have fraternities . ruben mettler got his ph . d . a little before i did . we have remained good friends all these years .\none of the first things i did at hughes was to take a look at the various possible applications of lasers to figure out which ones would suit the company best . by far and away the most obvious was the laser rangefinder . building laser rangefinders , laser target identification equipment and the like turned into a big deal \u2013 a $ 100 million operation in the factory .\nthe very first digital watches used electroluminescent displays . only when they got liquid crystal displays did they stand a chance of having a decent battery life . in the beginning hughes was very competitive in this area , thanks largely to bob bauer\u2019s invention of the ion - implanted device . however they fell by the wayside in the long run . i don\u2019t think even ti is a major supplier of watches anymore .\nafter inheriting substantial wealth from his family ' s estate in 1923 , hughes embarked on a course to make his dreams of aviation come true . he became a successful businessman running several companies , including the airline twa . he lent his expertise in the design of the lockheed l - 049 constellation and flew the first\nconnie ,\nin twa livery , on a record - breaking cross - country flight .\ni couldn\u2019t say that they were ever a major manufacturer of integrated circuits . they had an operation that was trying to become a major supplier of integrated circuits , but it was not very successful \u2013 for a variety of reasons not necessarily related to lack of technology . at one point hughes was a prime supplier of watch circuits for digital watches , but texas instruments and japanese companies beat them hands down when they got into mass production .\nhughes ' s fear of germs grew throughout his life , and he concurrently developed obsessive - compulsive symptoms around efforts to protect himself from germs , fowler notes . for example , he wrote a staff manual on how to open a can of peaches - - including directions for removing the label , scrubbing the can down until it was bare metal , washing it again and pouring the contents into a bowl without touching the can to the bowl .\nthe replica of the world - record setting h - 1 that hughes and richard palmer designed is suspended from the great hall ' s high ceiling was built by leon starr , who incorporated much of the fine detail of the original , right down to the flush - mounted rivets from the same batch that held down the polished - aluminum skin of the original airplane . the original aircraft is in the smithsonian institution in washington , d . c .\nunder the guise of creating an undersea mining vessel , hughes tool company contracted with the u . s . central intelligence agency in november 1970 to build the glomar explorer , equipped with a giant retrieval claw to attempt a recovery of the submarine . in 1974 , the glomar explorer retrieved half of the hull containing three nuclear - armed ballistic missiles , two nuclear torpedoes and code information from a depth of some 16 , 000 feet ( 4 , 853 meters ) .\nthe first job i had at hughes was in the storage tube department . the other department in that organization was the traveling wave tube department . both of these activities were initiated by andrew hythe , who was the director of what became the research laboratories \u2013 the position i eventually had . andrew hythe was interested in traveling wave tubes and display devices . it was felt that the kinds of systems in radar equipment that hughes was interested in pursuing could use both of those devices . one of the objectives we had in mind was to build a bright display . the existing displays on radar sets used a long persistence phosphor . they were generally faint and faded out rapidly . what we had in mind was to build a storage tube on which an image could be written that would persist and be bright so that a fighter pilot would be able to quickly glance down his display and back up at the view outside without being blinded by the change of light intensity ."]}
{"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": 55467, "summary": [{"text": "clint 's crazy bargains was established in november 1978 , as a partnership between david and kerry rickards , and norm and sue o'neill .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "it was a retailer of discount variety merchandise including gifts , cosmetics , clothing , books , craft goods , hardware , stationery , toys , jewellery , kitchenware , caneware , haberdashery , manchester , small electrical goods , luggage and furniture . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "clint ' s crazy bargains", "paragraphs": ["you couldn\u2019t go near an australian retail strip in the 1990s without walking past a clint\u2019s crazy bargains outlet .\nthe man who founded former bargain powerhouse clint\u2019s crazy bargains has warned the days of the humble $ 2 shop are over .\nthe sale of clint\u2019s crazy bargains\u2019 115 stores to new zealand company the warehouse in 2000 marked the beginning of a series of high - profile collapses of australian discount retailers .\nin australia the main variety stores now consist of the reject shop , daiso , and a variety of smaller chains and independent shops . former chains include crazy clark ' s , homeart , sam ' s warehouse , clint ' s crazy bargains , go - lo and chickenfeed .\nthe new zealand - based retailer is selling its troubled australian discount variety stores , having struggled since entering that market in 2000 through the acquisition of the clint ' s crazy bargains and silly solly ' s chains .\nno matter what you are looking for , from kitchenware to pets , just crazy bargains has what you need .\nas revealed by the business herald in march , it has set in place its main growth strategy for the next decade , striking a deal to take over australian discount chains clint ' s crazy bargains and silly solly ' s .\n\u201cit was heartbreaking for us , and obviously devastating for the warehouse , \u201d clint\u2019s crazy bargains co - founder dave rickards told news . com . au . \u201cwe were just a family business that grew too big .\nchairman kevin smith told the warehouse agm this morning that sales at the new acquisitions - clint ' s crazy bargains and silly solly ' s - are running below plan , and that christmas trading is expected to be difficult for the australian retail sector .\nthe australian stores will gradually be renamed solly ' s warehouse and clint ' s warehouse as they are refurbished and expanded .\nforeign direct investment is a tried and true strategy for silicon valley companies to speed their growth , such as cisco systems , which bought 55 companies last year , elliott said . that\u2019s in contrast to new zealand firms , who tend to be shy of fdi in the face of failed forays such as warehouse group\u2019s purchase of the clint\u2019s crazy bargains and silly solly\u2019s retail chains in 2000 .\nthe yellow sheds , which had formerly been clint\u2019s , became sam\u2019s . the sam\u2019s warehouse stores now sat under the newly formed australian discount retail group , which met a messy end just three years later .\nms cameron rescued 143 sam\u2019s warehouse and crazy clark\u2019s stores from the administrators for $ 59 million , forming her new , and equally ill - fated discount superstores group .\nthe warehouse entered australia with the $ a118 million acquisition of over 117 crazy clints and silly solly ' s stores in 2000 .\ngo lo , silly solly ' s , crazy clark ' s , clint ' s crazy bargains , cheap as chips . according to liz johnson in the australian financial review ' the names say it all ' . who hasn ' t scrounged through their overflowing bins looking for a bargain or a bargain priced brand ? these stores offer not only low prices but also budget retail therapy for shoppers who like to consume but whose credit cards couldn ' t handle a foray through the upmarket boutiques in the queen victoria building in sydney .\nwithin a decade , sales exceeded nz $ 100 million and the first \u2018blue shed\u2019 warehouse stationery outlet was opened . in 1994 , the warehouse listed on the new zealand stock exchange in a public float . in 2000 , it acquired clint\u2019s crazy bargains and silly solly\u2019s retail chains in australia \u2013 with stores in new south wales , victoria , queensland and canberra \u2013 which have become its \u2018yellow sheds\u2019 .\nthe 59 - year - old bought retail adventures \u2013 which includes 236 sam ' s warehouse and crazy clark ' s stores \u2013 out of receivership for about $ a85 million in 2009 .\nto enhance your shopping experience with us , we are pleased to provide our new web site for your to peruse . we are still adding more content but for the time being , you can get all the details of our stores with locations and contact details for all of our just crazy bargains and fair dinkum bargains stores .\nf . w . woolworth and s . s . kresge stores on lackawanna avenue , in downtown\nmr rickards , who founded clint\u2019s in 1978 with his wife kerry and married couple norm and sue o\u2019neill , also believes the discount variety sector as a whole is dying .\nbetween 1986 to 2000 , clint\u2019s went from three stores to 117 , and the wholesale business went from next to nothing to being a major supplier to 400 stores around australia .\nwe estimate china only makes $ 8 . 46 from an iphone \u2013 and that\u2019s why trump\u2019s trade war is futile\nit\u2019s hard to imagine life without bunnings and masters , but australia\u2019s home hardware scene wasn\u2019t always dominated by superstores .\njust six years after rebranding clint\u2019s stores as yellow sheds , the warehouse was forced into an embarrassing retreat from the local market , selling the loss - making australian assets to private equity .\ni take a total and full responsibility along with the members of the board in the decision we made in 2000 in embarking on the purchase of clint ' s and solly ' s ,\nmr tindall told shareholders in auckland on friday .\nand you couldn\u2019t go near a tv without hearing the variety store\u2019s nauseatingly memorable advertising catch - cry , \u201cit\u2019s craaaaazy\u201d .\nmelbourne central\u2019s japanese owner kumagai gum sold most of the retail precinct to australia\u2019s gpt group for $ 408 million in 1999 .\nthe warehouse group ltd ' s founder stephen tindall says he takes responsibility for the failure of the retailer ' s australian venture .\nthe warehouse has been a company synonymous with growth and success in new zealand since stephen tindall founded the company in 1982 . by 1999 , the warehouse had become the largest retailer in new zealand and had continued to steam ahead since . in early 2001 , incoming ceo greg muir faced a real challenge in transferring that success across the tasman into australia . in august 2000 , the warehouse had acquired the clint ' s crazy bargains / silly solly ' s chain of 115 discount variety stores in australia . could the warehouse implement their format in australia and would it be as successful as in new zealand ?\n\u201cgoing out and buying things doesn\u2019t have the same attraction that it used to have , so in that sense it\u2019s a terribly hard business . it\u2019s a tough industry and it\u2019s getting harder by the moment . \u201d\naustralian consumers make an annual 32 million visits to crazy clark ' s and go lo stores in nsw and queensland , spending an average of $ 8 . 50 per visit . perhaps these figures help explain why miller ' s retail limited , owner of miller ' s fashion club , purchased these two chains , in addition to katies ( purchased from coles myer in november ) in 2000 .\nhaving studied a number of growth options , the board viewed the australian acquisition as providing our best source for significant growth and value in the medium to long term . this value will be built on sharing the warehouse expertise in logistics , property management , information technology and merchandising with clint ' s and solly ' s .\nbrash\u2019s was one of the biggest names in australian music retail in the 1980s .\njohn ' s bargain store ( john ' s , 512 e . 14th st . between ave . a and ave . b ( 1986 ) )\nthe two acquisitions helped speed up the company\u2019s technological innovation , says chief executive john wikstrom . it\u2019s called \u201cr & d ; by m & a . ; \u201d\naustralia\u2019s leading destination for commercial property news , including information on buying , leasing , investing , small business , inspiration and style . powered by australia\u2019s leading news organisations .\npeer - reviewed publications on questia are publications containing articles which were subject to evaluation for accuracy and substance by professional peers of the article ' s author ( s ) .\nemail your librarian or administrator to recommend adding this journal to your organisation ' s collection .\nstores are chock - a - block , subliminally communicating economies of scale to consumers - we buy lots , get it cheap and sell it low . or as cowboy bob , the eldest of the crazy clark brothers says , ' pile it high and watch it fly ' . space is at a premium so items that don ' t sell are deep discounted until they do . promotion is often by way of catalogues - crazy clark ' s published almost 15 million in 1999 - or television advertising blitzes .\none of mccall\u2019s key objectives will be to drive increased use of information from the data warehouse . \u201cthere\u2019s always room for improvement in the way we use data to drive decisions that can optimise the business . \u201d\ndon ' t let chase auckland ' s place near the top of the early nz cup markets fool you .\nknowledge management platform . it allows users to manage learning and research . visit defaultlogic ' s other partner sites below :\nelectronic goods chain dick smith is tumbling into administration , but it\u2019s not the first famous retailer to meet a sad end .\nhayward , walter sumner ; and percival albert frederick white ; chapters by john s . fleek and hugh macintyre ( 1922 ) .\nsam ' s warehouse \u2013 formerly owned by the warehouse new zealand \u2013 was founded in 2008 after the warehouse sold its australian operations .\n' s model to reduce store overheads by simplifying the duties of sales clerks . they may now be found all over the world .\ntechnically , this is only mccall\u2019s second job . after leaving university in 1985 , he went straight to deloitte as an assistant auditor .\nwhat ' s the story behind the story ? our special feature audio offers a mix of comment from journalists , experts and panel discussions .\nthe business began with a single store on melbourne\u2019s elizabeth st in 1862 and grew to become the largest music retailer in new south wales , with a fleet of stores that included prime space at 244 pitt st in sydney\u2019s cbd , which is now the site of the anz tower .\nplease improve the article by adding more descriptive text and removing less pertinent examples . see wikipedia ' s guide to writing better articles for further suggestions .\nstep by step guide on how to save money and stay fit . bonus 1 : one of jp ' s secret fat burning workouts ! plus a shopping list for your workout plan : deeper look at your feelings and food : jp ' s 2 year journey juicing spinach and kale daily . \u00e2\nlong before shops like sanity and jb hi - fi became the go - to destinations for recorded music , brashs was the pick of australia\u2019s cd outlets .\nthe transition in ceo coincided with the transition of the warehouse from a company focused solely on the new zealand market to one focused on australasia . on august 1 2000 , the warehouse took possession of their first australian outlets . the company acquired a 115store australian discount retail chain that operated as glint ' s crazy bargains in new south wales , act , and victoria , and as silly solly ' s in queensland . the australian stores represented a major challenge for the warehouse . they were less than a third of the size of the average warehouse store in new zealand and were supported by relatively immature logistics and it . stephen tindall had described the australian stores as being in a similar state to the warehouse seven years ago ( management magazine 2000 , p . 28 ) . moreover , the warehouse had no experience in acquisitions - let alone international acquisitions . entering the australian market meant competing against large , entrenched competitors with a history of retaliation against newcomers . however , while there were risks in the australian expansion , the warehouse had a history of setting and achieving bold challenges .\nadr was placed into administration in 2009 , to be snapped up by kathmandu founder jan cameron\u2019s own ill - fated retail adventures , which itself went under in 2012 .\nthe joint venture will also buy the discount variety division of australian retailer miller ' s retail ltd for $ a120 million , with a view to merging the businesses .\nfor example , its work with fc barcelona\u2019s tour experience at camp nou , europe\u2019s largest stadium , allows fans of the football club to go behind the scenes , visit the player tunnels , the press box and the club museum . each fan gets a photographic box that incorporates personalised photos of their visit , along with club souvenirs .\nsome of australia\u2019s most well - known stores once occupied the cream of our commercial buildings before falling off the radar and being replaced by the current crop of retail giants .\nthe warehouse group launched from a concrete - floored shed in 1982 and is now one of the country\u2019s fastest growing merchandise chains . new it boss owen mccall takes stock .\npricing many items at prices that are higher than regular retailers . these goods are commonly bought by consumers who perceive them to be bargains based on the heavy discounts on other items in the store . in the case of fixed price - point retailers , this can be achieved by reducing the size of the package to one that is smaller than what is found in other retail outlets . [ 2 ] [ 3 ]\n\u201cincreasing discretionary incomes and the rise of internet shopping for niche goods mean that the industry\u2019s two competitive advantages are being squeezed from both ends , \u201d ibisworld analyst lauren magner writes .\nwhat didn\u2019t survive was the brand\u2019s name or the face of the franchise \u2013 the paper shopping bag puppet that blurted out specials on australian tv ads for more than 20 years .\n, and the company ' s name has been officially changed to foot locker to reflect the new focus of the business . beginning around the 1960s , others tried the larger\n\u2018if they\u2019re not going to make progress , if it\u2019s going to sit there at 19 % , then we might have to start thinking about ways government can incentivise them . \u2019\nnew zealand ' s biggest retailer , the warehouse group , is believed to have bought a bargain across the tasman , confirming yesterday that it plans to buy two australian discount chains .\n\u201ci want to see more synergy between the brands , and there\u2019s been some excellent examples of where we\u2019ve been able to leverage each other including telecommunications and desktop standards , \u201d says mccall .\nthe chains , which between them have 115 stores in new south wales , queensland , victoria and act , will add to the warehouse ' s 92 stores on this side of the tasman .\nthe acquisition of centryc follows a two - year working relationship at village roadshow\u2019s wet\u2019n\u2019wild sydney theme park . metag\u2019s applications are wider than just theme parks though . it can be used to give attendees at conferences a tag that identifies them and the sessions they plan on attending . married with the story photobook , it gives corporate organisers a way of recognising valued customers , while building loyalty through social media .\nand he\u2019s not calling in the consultants or the big outsourcers to help \u2013 this exercise will test the mettle of existing staff and , in the end , hopefully give them a sense of achievement . \u201cit\u2019s an exercise i want to complete with in - house resources ; partly because of the experience and the learning involved and because i want the business and the it organisation to own the result . \u201d\ndaimaru opened amid much fanfare , and the store\u2019s original contract would have expired this year \u2013 25 years after it opened \u2013 if not for the financial struggles that forced the company to abandon the lease in 2002 .\n\u201cit\u2019s a sunset industry for sure , \u201d he said . \u201cconsumption patterns have changed enormously . people spend their money on technological products now , their phones , their ipads , social media stuff , all the rest of it .\n\u201cwhen you\u2019re a public company and you\u2019re investing a huge amount of money in buying someone else\u2019s business , you\u2019re obliged to get in some pretty heavyweight financial advisers \u2014 goldman sachs , jbwere , ernst & young , \u201d he said .\nmccall\u2019s assessment after three months in the job is that the systems are pretty solid . \u201cthey do what we expect them to , as far as functionality goes , although they\u2019re not leading edge or world - class any more . \u201d\nthe warehouse uses microsoft outlook\u2019s web access interface , exchange 2003 at server level and is piloting it at the desktop . this enables support staff and buyers to easily access outlook from anywhere in the world , and includes secure email checking .\nentrepreneur tindall founded the warehouse discount retail chain in 1982 with nz $ 40 , 000 capital and began operating out of a small building with a concrete floor on auckland\u2019s north shore \u2013 on opening day it took nz $ 4490 in sales .\nin today\u2019s interconnected world , mccall says you need to understand the impact these two have upon each other and balance this against emerging technologies , understanding the gaps and prioritising those into a critical path . \u201ci like road - mapping as an analogy . \u201d\nwoolworth ' s opened its first store in the united kingdom in 1909 , when they were also colloquially known as\nthreepenny and sixpenny\nstores ,\n3 d and 6d\nbeing displayed on the shops ' frontages . [ 17 ] [ 18 ]\nwith a combined turnover of $ a300 million ( $ 381 million ) , the australian stores are much smaller than new zealand ' s big red sheds and blue stationery barns , which now soak up more than $ 1 billion of consumer spending each year .\nwhile the warehouse believes there is significant room for growth in the reasonably buoyant australian market , managing director stephen tindall was typically cautious yesterday , describing the buy as a\ngently , gently move\nwhich should not overly concern australia ' s retail giants .\npoliticians have beef with air new zealand over its promotion of a meat substitute ' impossible burger . ' acting prime minister winston peters said he would not eat a burger with lab - made meat , particularly if there ' s one with the real thing available .\nhow can they sell so low ? the buyers for these stores purchase the stock other retailers like woolworths , coles myer and david jones don ' t want to buy or want to offload - called ' opportunity buys ' by the trade - including end - of - packaging lines , discontinued lines , branded products closer to sell by dates than desired by the major retailers and products sourced at auctions and liquidation sales around the world . interestingly , branded items aimed at teens such as billabong and mambo branded clothing is one area where crazy clark and his colleagues chose not to compete .\nthey got bought out by a nz company called ' the warehouse ' . a slow transition made them ' clints the warehouse ' for a while before just the warehouse . then it was sold to the australian retail group and is now ' sam ' s the warehouse '\nwarehouse group ceo stephen tindall insists he can take 10 per cent of australia\u2019s discount retail sector , or about nz $ 1 billion in sales , within four years \u2013 despite being forced to slash 20 per cent off its annual profit forecasts through poor performance across the tasman .\nthe new it supremo at the warehouse group is knee - deep in a review aimed at promoting greater synergies between the trans - tasman operations of its chain of discount sheds . owen mccall has some major decisions ahead , as he backgrounds himself and conducts an evaluation of current capabilities , market pressures and repositioning technology to prepare for future competitive challenges . as new group chief information officer , he is responsible for smartening up the technology operations of the warehouse\u2019s \u2018red sheds\u2019 and warehouse stationery\u2019s \u2018blue sheds\u2019 in new zealand , as well as the australian - based \u2018yellow sheds\u2019 .\nin november 2000 , the warehouse group was named new zealand ' s company of the year at the annual business awards organised by deloitte ' s and management magazine . the award came on the heels of the warehouse ' s annual meeting where the company was able to announce sales in excess of a billion dollars for the first time . profits too were soaring , up almost 30 % on the previous year . excellent results , however , were not new to warehouse shareholders . stephen tindall , the founder of the company , had built the warehouse into a phenomenal success , with an average return on equity of 37 % and compound sales growth of 29 % over the last decade . the 2000 annual meeting did more than reflect on an excellent year , however . the meeting also served to publicly signal the succession of stephen tindall as ceo by greg muir in january 2001 .\nmeanwhile , the falling australian dollar is tipped to put even greater pressure on the sector\u2019s already squeezed margins . the main factor keeping bargain stores afloat over the past five years has been a relatively high aussie dollar , which has allowed retailers to purchase chinese goods more cheaply and pass the savings onto customers .\nthe queenstown - based company bought centryc solutions , the sydney - based developer of metag , for an undisclosed price . metag\u2019s cloud - based technology lets theme park operators interact with visitors even before they come through the gates , tracks what they do and allows real - time communications and social media interactions .\nin china , \u00a5 2 ( or \u00a53 , depending on the area ' s economic prosperity ) shops have become a common sight in most cities . in hong kong , major department stores have opened their own $ 10 shops ( us $ 1 . 28 ) to compete in the market , and there are now\n$ 8 shops\n( us $ 1 . 02 ) and even\n$ 2 shops\n( us $ 0 . 26 ) competing at lower prices , especially in poorer communities . low prices are helped by hong kong ' s lack of a sales tax and its proximity to china .\n\u201cmy job these days is to go out and find a place where there\u2019s a great need , find a facility that has a capacity to do something about it , then negotiate a deal to get the problem attended to in the most cost - effective and efficient manner that we can , \u201d he said .\nfrom its earliest days , the warehouse invested heavily ( 75 per cent of the initial capital ) in computer systems and software to help identify fast and slow moving products . it attributes its success to its ability to prejudge buying trends ; track sales ; keep the lowest number of items in its inventory and to know what margins it needs to sell at to retain profitability . the chain\u2019s preference is for a \u201cbuy local\u201d policy but it accesses goods from markets across the globe to find the lowest priced quality items for its stores ; whether they be ceramics , confectionery or cds . clothing is one of its fastest moving stock items and it is new zealand\u2019s best selling music outlet .\nthe book was good . chapters 5 & 6 are the ones i related to most and enjoyed reading and will probably read again and again . you make people think and that ' s a good thing ! i keep waiting to see you on an infomercial . your knowledge and personality . . . you would do well i believe . \u00e2\n\u201cmy wife and i were a couple of hippies at university , we used to go to paddy\u2019s markets to supplement our scholarship allowance . one thing led to another and we turned out to be very good at trading and enjoyed it immensely . we still had social ideals \u2014 we were a people - first type business and we looked after the people that worked for us .\n\u201cwe\u2019re looking into electronic collaboration and considering how much forecast information we can and should share with our suppliers , \u201d says mccall . \u201cit\u2019s imperative to keep the stock at the right level and to know how much can be sold , determine buying levels and track this in detail , so you know how the business is doing against projections . b2b collaboration may well be the way forward . \u201d\nthen , within 12 months , he moved into its consulting practice , where he remained \u201cthrough many name changes\u201d for 17 years . at deloitte he was involved in a range of it work , from strategy to implementing packaged applications and managing development projects in the us , japan and australia . in his last role he was based in melbourne , with responsibility for the company\u2019s outsourcing operations in australia and new zealand .\nsome have been developed in - house or are proprietary . while this reflects the age and maturity of those systems , mccall says that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean the company is locked in . business priorities and how it can support and make those happen are driving the review . \u201cwe need to appropriately discharge our it governance issues on behalf of the board and the chief executive . it\u2019s a combination of direction from them , but guidance from me . \u201d\nthis is more than a book about selling online . you will learn , step by step , how even a small investment can become a profitable business venture . this book shows you how to navigate a dollar store to find items you can resell for a profit through amazon ' s fba program . you will find solid answers to questions like : what should i buy and how many ? what is the demand on amazon ? what profits can i expect ? what if it doesn\u00e2\u0080\u0099t sell ? whether you are new to online selling or a seasoned veteran , here are the strategies you need to help you select new items and new product lines that you may not have considered before . the author shares her 13 - plus years experience as an online seller , providing strong examples , easy - to - understand strategies and a little humor to guide you through the dollar store , to amazon ' s listing pages , and beyond .\nred , blue and yellow have their own it groups but now he is taking the big view . it could take as long as four months to determine priorities and begin practical work on what will be a three to five - year plan . \u201cthe more you can get away from big one - off strategy exercises , the better you are , \u201d says mccall . \u201cthere\u2019s always a time to pause and reflect , but you need to have a rolling view . \u201d\nthe warehouse faced direct competition from department stores deka , farmers , kmart and briscoes at a national level . table 1 shows a comparison between these national competitors . at a regional level , department stores such as arthur barnett ' s ( dunedin ) and furlongs ( hamilton ) also competed . further competition was also provided by specialty stores - some national such as glassons / hallensteins ( clothes ) , whitcoulls ( books ) and hannahs ( shoes ) - but predominantly localised . market share information for department stores is provided in figure 1 .\nfrom the most popular decorator on tlc\u00e2\u0080\u0099s hit show \u00e2\u0080\u009cwhile you were out\u00e2\u0080\u009d comes a guide to the coolest kind of decorating on the skimpiest of budgets . just a few dollars and a bit of creativity go a long way toward adding spice to your living space without breaking the bank . stores like dollar tree and 99\u00e2\u00a2 dream are popping up in every city in america with a treasure trove of items from frames to faux flowers . with these materials\u00e2\u0080\u0095and some easy instructions from mark\u00e2\u0080\u0095readers will learn how to create and embellish everything from lampshades to storage areas for a fraction of the cost they would pay anywhere else . these projects are so cool no one will ever guess how little was paid ! edgy and stylish , this book is the hippest guide available on shoestring budget decorating .\nlater in the twentieth century the price range expanded ; originally woolworths did a strictly\nfive - and - ten cent\nbusiness , but in the spring of 1932 , a 20 - cent line of merchandise was added . on 13 november 1935 , the company ' s directors decided to discontinue selling price limits altogether . [ 12 ] inflation eventually dictated that the stores were no longer able to sell any items for five or ten cents , and were then referred to as\nvariety stores\nor more commonly\ndollar stores .\nusing the historical consumer price index for january 1913 ( 9 . 8 ) and january 2009 ( 211 . 143 ) , the rate of inflation is 2 . 067 % . therefore , an item costing $ 0 . 05 in january 1913 would cost $ 1 . 08 in january 2009 dollars , all other things being equal . [ 13 ]\nshe should stump up and pay the creditors , many of whom are small businesses that will be seriously effected by large losses being faced . i can ' t see how she is\nstruggling to hold on to the business\nas she is the main secured creditor and by going into administration can dump the stores she doesn ' t want and not pay all the suppliers she has ordered from after waiting until the bulk of xmas shipments have been supplied . how could you not come out of that ok ? why doesn ' t she do the right thing just put in more funds , mortgage the house if she has to , just like many are going to have to do because of her poor managment ? come on jan , face up and stump up instead of hiding behind australian administration . why would anyone support you after this appalling blatant move to secure your personal position at everyone else ' s expense . true colours coming out !\naustralian - domiciled national business review rich lister jan cameron is pleading with suppliers to stay on board as she tries to restructure her collapsed retail adventures discount chain in australia .\nms cameron , who lives in triabunna , tasmania , is competing with eight others who have expressions of interest for retail adventures , according to the australian financial review .\nshe has written to suppliers and landlords explaining how she will restructure the business and invest $ a50 million to keep the stores trading during administration .\nthe business , which has a turnover of $ a648 million , went into voluntary administration in october .\nshe claimed when she bought retail adventures that\nit would be difficult for a company like this to lose money\n.\nbut the business has since lost $ a70 million and more than 50 stores have been closed .\nms cameron has loaned the business $ a80 million out of her personal funds to prop up the business .\nms cameron \u2013 who founded the kathmandu chain and remains the biggest shareholder in postie plus \u2013 is ranked 27th on the nbr rich list with an estimated worth of $ nz350 million .\n3 \u00b7 got a question about this story ? leave it in comments & questions below .\nthis article is tagged with the following keywords . find out more about mynbr tags\nadmin was developed to protect all parties . why else would anyone put in money ? welcome to the real world . win , win or die .\nthis question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions .\nat its height , prior to selling its stores to new zealand firm the warehouse for $ 103 million in 2000 , the business employed 3000 people .\n\u201cby the year 2000 , we had 3000 staff . the business was far too big for our management capability . we had a classic succession issue to confront .\n\u201cthe warehouse , who were also a people - first company with a wonderful and similar history to ours , only far more successful , they courted us . we thought it would be a marriage made in heaven . \u201d\nso what went wrong ? mr rickards pins most of the blame on the suits .\nkathmandu founder jan cameron is estimated to have lost $ 200 million in the collapse of discount superstores group .\n\u201cthose advisers of course are all from the big end of town . we were a grassroots , western suburbs organisation . our culture did not reflect the expectations or values of the big end of town , even though we shared values with the people that bought us . \u201d\nmr rickards tells one anecdote which he believes encapsulates the problems that ultimately sunk the company .\n\u201cwe used to feed all the staff at the main warehouse in sydney , \u201d he said . \u201cthree hundred people , all the executives , the truck drivers , the storemen , we would all eat together and the company paid for lunch . it was a tradition that had gone on since there were three of us .\n\u201csomeone came along and said , our [ price - to - earnings ratio ] is 18 . all we have to do is cut out free lunches and that will put $ 9 million into the capitalisation of the company . so they did , soon after taking over . \u201d\nat a time when sensitivity between new and old was at its greatest , the demands of shareholders trumped culture . \u201cthe financial advisers that came in to facilitate the process , they destroyed a lot of the intellectual and cultural capital of the business , \u201d mr rickards said .\nfollowing substantial financial difficulty , dsg holdings spectacularly bit the dust in july 2014 . after failed attempts to find a buyer for the discount chain , all remaining stores were closed by the end of august . ms cameron is estimated to have lost $ 200 million in the collapse .\nnorm and sue o\u2019neill , left , with david and kerry rickards in 2001 . picture : gary ede\nindustry analysts ibisworld believe the $ 2 . 4 billion discount variety retail sector , today dominated by the reject shop with an estimated 30 . 6 per cent market share , is in a state of structural decline .\nprofit margins have declined over the past five years as fierce competition has forced stores to lower prices . the sector grew at an annualised rate of just 0 . 8 per cent over the five years to 2014 - 15 , while employment declined by 0 . 4 per cent over the same period .\nthe industry is struggling with the rise of the internet , which has eroded its competitive advantage by providing similar niche goods at low price points , while wesfarmers - owned kmart and woolworths - owned big w are increasing their market share through strong supply chains .\n\u201cif the australian dollar falls by a significant amount , it could be the catalyst that forces a number of struggling firms to exit the industry , \u201d ms magner writes .\nmatt simpson , senior market analyst with thinkforex , said speculators were already shorting the aussie dollar in anticipation of a weaker economy .\n\u201cwhichever way you cut the mustard , the australian dollar is poised to go lower next year with potential for it to test the 60 - cent mark , and possibly beyond , \u201d he said .\nmr rickards , who in 1986 - 87 was one the first australian retailers to source merchandise directly from chinese factories rather than through an import - export corporation , believes he rode the wave in a golden era of aussie retailing .\n\u201cwe went through magic times , \u201d he said . \u201cback in 1988 to 1995 , we were the kings of the industry . we were so far ahead we had people who were paying us for the goods in advance , and sometimes without even being told what they were going to receive , because we had so much credibility and price advantage . \u201d\ntoday , mr rickards applies his retailing nous to humanitarian work in developing countries through the dak foundation , which facilitates projects including eyesight restoration surgery , birth injury repair and medical equipment delivery and training .\n\u201cwe do the same thing we\u2019ve always done , only we measure our achievement not in terms of the profit we make , but in terms of the outputs we get . we\u2019re still in the bargain store business . \u201d\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 ) .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nbook week is almost here and we are ready for it . check out some of the items we have in store for your little ones .\nwelcome to the age . skip directly to : search box , section navigation , content . text version .\nwe unfortunately underestimated the competitive response , we underestimated what structure retail took in australia - and for that i would like to stand up and personally apologise .\nshareholder derek curran asked for a\nball park figure\non the cost of the australian venture and said they would all feel better if they had someone to blame .\nmr tindall said if they needed someone to blame , to blame him , but he would probably make the same decision in the future if he was faced with same set of facts as back in 2000 .\ni think taking risks for growth is the right thing to do .\nchairman keith smith said the five - year venture cost the company around $ 250 million .\n( in ) 20 / 20 hindsight we ' re disappointed it didn ' t work out . ( but ) we never put at risk the main business of this company .\nthe warehouse on thursday announced the sale of its troubled australian business for $ a92 million ( $ nz99 million ) to a joint venture of australian private equity firms - catalyst investment managers and castle harlan australian mezzanine partners .\nthe new combined discount variety business will have over 450 stores and revenue in excess of $ a1 billion .\nmr tindall opened up to the shareholders and said he had considered stepping down as a director after an independent review this year that outlined areas he needed\nto sharpen up on\n.\ni soul searched for at least three months , but i felt that i could add a lot more to this business going forward than i could if i was outside the boardroom ,\nhe said .\nthe sale of the australian business is expected to be completed in early 2006 and will result in a pre - tax expense of between $ nz80 - 90 million for the warehouse .\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\ninflation killed $ 2 shops , just like it killed the 5c worth of mixed lollies from my childhood & $ 1 drinks specials from my young adulthood .\nhogwash . then because of inflation why didn ' t they just become $ 3 dollar shops ? like daiso . . . the japanese $ 2 . 80 shop .\nwe can buy cheap shit made in china for even cheaper online now . no need for these stores .\nso the parasitic lawyers started eroding the company culture and they had expanded too quickly without the management structure for the larger size sorted out .\ni would ' ve put your 2nd point first and your first point second , but basically , yeah .\ni dunno - end up with staff pissed off will doom you . people turn up to work just to bitch about the place and basically drag it down .\na dusty corner on the internet where you can chew the fat about australia and australians .\nwe take a look at the once - mighty stores you might have forgotten .\nsale of the century host tony barber became the brashs\u2019 advertising face during the 1980s and \u201890s , but the company fell into receivership in 1998 , forcing the closure of all 105 stores .\ntechnically , tuckerbag supermarkets live on today , but in foodworks guise after being swallowed up by the larger chain in 1999 .\nthe variety chain grew from three stores to well over 100 between 1986 and 2000 , before being sold to new zealand company the warehouse for $ 103 million .\nbut after rebranding the stores as yellow sheds the business took a dive and was eventually forced to sell off its assets .\nif you thought the local launches of overseas retailers like h & m in recent years were big , cast your mind back to 1991 , when japanase department store daimaru became the anchor tenant at the new melbourne central shopping centre .\nmcewans was one of the biggest names in australian hardware retailing for most of its 140 years from 1852 to 1993 , when bunnings snapped up the last of its stores , keeping only the best - performing sites and rebranding them under its own label .\nurltoken is owned and operated by asx - listed rea group ltd ( rea : asx ) \u00a9 rea group ltd .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 bennett , coleman & co . ltd . all rights reserved . for reprint rights : times syndication service\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 bennett , coleman & co . ltd . all rights reserved . for reprint rights : times syndication service\npopular : trivia , history , america , television , tv , usa , world , geography , . . . more\npopular : trivia , history , america , television , tv , usa , geography , world , . . . more\nplease improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations . statements consisting only of original research should be removed .\na variety store ( also pound shop , dollar store , and other names ) is a retail store that sells a wide range of inexpensive household goods . [ 1 ]\nvariety stores often have product lines including food and drink , personal hygiene products , small home and garden tools , office supplies , decorations , electronics , garden plants , toys , pet supplies , remaindered books , recorded media , and motor and bike consumables . larger stores may sell frozen foods and fresh produce .\na variety store often sells all goods at a single price , in which case it may be called a price - point retailer . the name of the store often reflects this , and in different markets it may be called a dollar store , pound shop , euro store and so on .\nsome items are offered at a considerable discount over other retailers , whereas others are at much the same price point as conventional retail establishments . there are two ways variety stores make a profit :\nbuying and selling huge amounts of goods at heavily discounted prices provides a small profit margin that is multiplied by the volume of sales .\ngeneric brands or private labels , often specially manufactured using cheaper materials and processes than usual . [ 2 ] [ 3 ]\nnot all variety stores are\nsingle price - point\nstores , even if their names imply it . for example , in the united states , dollar general and family dollar sell items at more or less than a dollar . some stores also sell goods priced at multiples of the named price and , conversely , multiple items for the price . the discrepancy with the nominal price is also compounded if sales tax is added at the point of sale .\nin many countries , stock can be imported from others with lower variable costs , because of differences in wages , resource costs or taxation .\nanother source of stock is overruns , surplus items and out - of - date food products . real deals , a regional dollar store in the syracuse , new york area , is stocked almost entirely with surplus goods such as these . [ 4 ] the legality of selling out - of - date goods varies between jurisdictions : in general , most items ( with a few exceptions , particularly certain perishable food items depending on the state ) can be sold in the united states regardless of their sell - by date , [ 5 ] but in the united kingdom it is illegal to sell goods after their\nuse by\ndate . [ 6 ]\nmay link variety stores with low - income areas , this is not always true . for example ,\nhas a variety store within its city limits , even though it has a median household income of nearly $ 185 , 000 a year .\nrelevant discussion may be found on talk : variety store . please help to ensure that disputed statements are reliably sourced .\nand some features of higo variety store , an independent japanese - american five and ten .\n( 10 cents ) , a store offering a wide assortment of inexpensive items for personal and household use .\nthe originators of the concept were the woolworth bros . , in july 1879 .\n. frank soon brought his brother charles sumner\nsum\nwoolworth into the business . together they opened a second store in\nbefore they started their own stores , the woolworth brothers worked for augsbury and moore , a dry goods store in watertown , new york . it was they who trained the woolworth brothers and lent frank $ 300 in goods . frank settled his debt by the time he opened the lancaster store . frank experimented with a 10\u00a2 table in lancaster , and similarly to his experiment of a 5\u00a2 table at augsbury and moore , it was a success . sum managed the harrisburg store , crammed it with goods , hired clerks , and also added a table with a ten - cent line of goods . once again , the approach was a huge success .\nbecause of a rent dispute , sum soon moved the harrisburg store to york , pennsylvania , and on 6 november 1880 , he opened the store in downtown scranton , pennsylvania , and formally called it a\n5\u00a2 & 10\u00a2 store\n. there , he developed and fully established the nickel - and - dime concept into american culture . frank spent time opening more stores , working the back end of the business , buying in bulk for all affiliates and\nfriendly rivals ,\nand buying from manufacturers to keep prices low . meanwhile , sum used his store to train new managers and develop many of the woolworth concepts which included bright lighting , a polished high - luster floor , glass showcases , mahogany counters , and goods people could touch . before this , clerks had to work with each customer individually , handing them goods from cases or shelves . this required more clerks , with greater knowledge , and so cost more .\nbefore woolworth , the prevailing thought was an entire store could not maintain itself with all low - priced goods . the woolworth bros . and their affiliated partner stores originally featured goods priced at only five cents and ten cents . many other people tried to copy their lead . [ 11 ]\nin japan , 100 - yen shops ( hyaku - en shoppu or hyakkin ) have been proliferating since around 2001 . this is considered an after - effect of a decade - long recession of the japanese economy . [ 19 ] despite the emphasis on value , however , some items , such as chocolate bars , may be priced higher than they are at other stores ."]}
{"id": 55468, "summary": [{"text": "euro marine logistics nv or eml is a european short sea shipping and logistics company headquartered in wemmel , belgium .", "topic": 6}, {"text": "it is specialized in the transportation of finished vehicles and other ro/ro project cargo . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "euro marine logistics", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at euro marine logistics , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the euro marine logistics company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at euro marine logistics .\nwelcome to euro marine logistics ( eml ) , a joint venture project between mitsui osk lines and hoegh autoliners .\ncompare euro marine logistics to other company from sector ' shipping business , customs offices and organization of freight traffic ' .\nthe newly formed company , euro marine logistics nv ( eml ) , was registered in march 2011 and has its offices in brussels , belgium .\ni applied online . the process took 4 + weeks . i interviewed at euro marine logistics ( meise ( belgium ) ) in september 2016 .\ngreek shippping liner mccl ( meditteranean car carriers line ) will ship the vehicles to zeebrugge . liner eml ( euro marine logistics will handle the shipment to scandinavia .\nocean car carriers mitsui osk lines ( mol ) and h\u00f6egh autoliners have decided to consolidate their short sea shipping and feeder operations in europe with the formation of a 50 - 50 joint venture , euro marine logistics ( eml ) , which integrates the existing european short sea and logistics activities of both companies as well as euro marine carrier ( emc ) and nissan motor car carriers ( nmcc ) , entities in which the two companies are shareholders .\nour product consists of a global network of over 12 trades and loops serviced by our deep sea vessels . we also offer shortsea services through joint venture companies ; euro marine logistics and h\u00f6egh autoliners shortsea americas . h\u00f6egh autoliners furthermore has investments in terminals and supply chain development and can deliver complete logistics solutions to our customers .\nservices : trade support services , marine services ( towage , pilotage , hydrographic , ship / cargo surveying , navigational aids , nautical services , admiralty service , dredging services ) , integrated logistics services ( supply chain management service , air and marine logistics support ) , shipping management / brokerage / agency services , shipping services ( acquisition and operation of vessels ) , port operations and logistics ( ship and cargo ) , and bio metrics .\nmitsui o . s . k . lines , ltd . ( mol ) and norway ' s h\u00f6egh autoliners as have set up a 50 / 50 joint venture in europe , integrating the existing european short sea and logistics activities of both shareholders and of euro marine carrier bv .\nthe performance of the new 580 hp euro 6 v8 is similar to the 620 hp euro 5 thanks to its wider torque peak and \u2018fat\u2019 power curve . fuel consumption of a euro 6 v8 engine worked hard is equivalent to euro 5 . the exhaust brake output is 320 kw at 2 , 400 r / min .\nit is also thanks to this philosophy that euro & promos is constantly growing .\nfour 12 . 7 - litre engines constitute scania\u2019s six - cylinder euro 6 offering .\nread the full press release here about second - generation euro 6 . ( pdf )\nthanks to the logistics coordinated by euro & promos , companies can keep costs under control increasing performance . while i check that each step is coordinated with the next , my colleagues advise the customer regarding any improvements to be made that can save time and money , but without ever affecting the quality of the final product . a logic in logistics .\nour scope of business covers marine construction , and many projects throughout the region bear the hallmark of our sound structural quality .\neuro marine carrier b . v . ( emc ) , specializing in short - distance sea transportation within europe , is established in the netherlands . world logistics service ( u . s . a . ) inc . , specializing in shipping and ship management and freight exporting from the u . s . a . , is established in the united states .\nwith a view to increase productivity , the government of nigerian ( gon ) also intends to concession / privatize the nigerian ports authority ( npa ) plc\u2018s marine services to private operators . it is expected that this will offer opportunities for imports of marine equipment and services . it is to be noted that marine services are part of npa regulatory function / roles ; however , subsequent to concession of the ports , npa assumed the role of landlord and as such divested itself of its port operations functions . these marine services / operations include :\nthe eml group in close cooperation with other affiliate / group companies is able to offer integrated logistics solutions throughout whole europe and beyond . read more\nno , with us processes are not only well organised , they are organised to perfection . w\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 provides energy solutions for the land and marine industry and needs flawless logistics . our approach is global : from the transportation of primary components to their handling , from warehouse management to packaging .\ncooperative transport relationship with hyundai merchant marine co . , ltd . of korea begins . new terminal in tyne , uk , is completed .\nobviously , everything is done in accordance with the directives that allowed to euro & promos to get awards and certifications .\ntests have shown that scania\u2019s second - generation euro 6 engines are 2 - 3 percent more economical than the first ones .\nthis meant that car transport became a core business of esteph . until 2012 , nissan and chevrolet cars , among others , were imported to denmark through the port of copenhagen by nissan motor car carrier and h\u00f6egh autoliners , with esteph as agent ( either directly or through our feeder lines ) . today , we are still heavily involved in auto transport . however , new cars are now imported to denmark through the port of esbjerg , with esteph as agent of euro marine logistics .\nscania introduces new euro 6 engines with features that further boost efficiency . second - generation 450 and 490 hp euro 6 engines provide fuel savings of up to 2 percent . a unique , scr - only 410 hp six has an extra eco - nomic edge . new 520 and 580 hp euro 6 v8s provide exceptional performance and character . proven egr and scr technologies are combined to provide optimum performance in all market segments .\nand that applies to business management as well . euro & promos is a dynamic , widespread presence on the territory and it is extremely organised .\nscania\u2019s euro 6 v8 engines feature common - rail fuel injection ( scania xpi ) and a variable - geometry turbocharger ( vgt ) mounted at the rear .\nthis is precisely the policy with which euro & promos addresses its work : honesty , integrity and the ability to listen are put at the service of people .\nrobotics is a fast developing market increasingly exploited in the development of novel and improved services and products in areas as diverse as manufacturing , search and rescue , health , homes , transport and logistics , environment and agriculture .\nthis for two simple reasons : we approach our job with passion and we use high quality ingredients . we at euro & promos dedicate our maximum attention to catering .\neuro & promos is always fully committed to the timely delivery of linen , ensuring the highest service quality and always following our management model with regard to safety and confidentiality .\nand accessories ) industries are among america\u2019s largest category of exports to nigeria . this is gradually dwindling due to aggressive encroachment by competitors as well as issues with sea piracy adversely impacting the trawling segment of the marine industry .\n- euro & promos - tel . + 39 0432 603605 - fax + 39 0432 524484 - c . f . , p . iva e reg . imp . 02458660301 | privacy policy\nnmdc is one of the leading companies providing dredging , reclamation , and marine construction projects in the middle east . our fleet mainly operates within the middle east , though we have the capabilities of mobilizing this in any part of the globe .\nthe partnership for robotics in europe , sparc is the largest research and innovation programme in civilian robotics in the world . it was launched in 2014 by the joint public - private partnership between the european commission and the robotics industry and academia . investments under this joint initiative are expected to reach 2 . 8 billion euro with 700 million euro in financial investments coming from the european commission under horizon 2020 over 7 years .\nthe euro 6 emission standard calls for a fine balance between the combustion and aftertreatment processes . scania is using its vast experience of both egr and scr to implement an optimal technical solution for each output level , as well as for individual applications .\nshipping and freight services are vital to companies in manufacturing , construction , oil and gas services , etc . it is estimated that about 300 vessels operate in nigeria and 80 percent of imports of crew boats , tug boats and accommodation barges / vessels are imported from the u . s . increasingly , there is demand for marine vessels with global positioning devices and specialized security and navigational features . u . s . market share of imports of marine vessels , especially workboats , is dwindling due to aggressive inputs from competitors especially malaysia , singapore and indonesia with a smattering import from dubai and south africa . industry contacts are of the opinion that currency differentials between u . s . dollar and euro , shipping distance , cost of vessels and differences in electrical systems ( nigeria uses 220 - 240 volts while america 110volts ) continue to affect exports of u . s . vessels to nigeria .\nscania customers now have a choice of nine euro 6 outputs , ranging from the 250 hp 9 - litre unit to the 580 hp v8 . additional outputs will follow . in addition there are two gas engines , adaptable to run on biogas , compressed natural gas ( cng ) or liquefied lng .\na newly - developed water - cooled egr system is fitted low down underneath the rh cylinder bank . the silencer unit for the v8 engines is somewhat larger with higher capacity than for inline engines . the top - output 730 hp v8 is due for release by the time euro 6 becomes mandatory .\neuro 6 trucks for long - haulage should generally be specified for highway cruising at less than 1 , 200 r / min to minimise fuel consumption . the high torque delivered already from low revs in combination with automated gearchanging means that the low cruising revs save fuel without requiring extra attention from the driver .\neml\u2019s pauwels also said that the joint venture was a move towards consolidation , with the combined service offering a sign of the tough competition seen not only within the short - sea sector , but of its competition with road and rail transport . \u201ceuropean short sea is an extremely competitive environment in which carriers don\u2019t only compete against each other , but also [ against ] the other modes of transport , \u201d pauwels told automotive logistics . \u201cthe recent crisis also produced additional pressure on the freight levels .\nthe only euro 6 v8s in the market , the new engines are based on the 16 . 4 - litre platform introduced with the 730 hp unit . they have typical scania v8 traits , with plenty of lugging power from low down the rev range . like scania\u2019s inline 13 - litre engines , the new v8s have torque - to - power ratios in excess of 5 .\nnew and refurbished workboats generally have a viable market that is considered a growing market in nigeria due to activities in the oil and gas sector . marine vessels are major service providers for the industry , and currently constitute and control 95 percent of nigeria ' s coastal and inland shipping . trawlers and break - bulk carriers make up the remaining 5 percent . these offer an excellent source of export revenue for u . s . vessel suppliers , ship yards , vessels builders , accessories and services suppliers from throughout the united states .\nglobal economy , barely pulling out of the shadow of recession , witnessed lower economic growth , especially due to uncertainty in us & euro zone , as a result of the same government bodies , corporates etc . have taken safer route to be conservative in terms of spending over infrastructure projects . but some improvements could be seen in later part of second half , which has given hope about the revival and we hope things will be on track soon .\nthe 450 and 490 hp engines have been further developed in several respects , including the engine management system and a revised intake system that main - tains sufficiently high exhaust temperatures without the need for an intake throttle . the exhaust brake is rated at 256 kw at 2 , 400 r / min . a new disengaging air com - pressor is being introduced across the euro 6 engine range . the compressor has a pneumatically - controlled coupling that disengages when the compressor is idling , contributing to a fuel saving of up to 1 percent , depending on operation .\naccessing our website tells us you are happy to receive all our cookies . however you can change your cookie settings at any time . find out more .\nby consolidating the activities and knowledge of the companies into a new entity , eml aims to establish a first class european short sea company , delivering the best possible services to all the customers of the new company and its parent companies .\neml is a common carrier and started trading in the second week of june . from the third quarter 2011 , eml will operate 13 vessels in european waters , and will be among the top three vehicle short sea operators in europe .\neml already operates an extensive service network in the mediterranean , continental europe , uk and the baltic .\ni consent to port technology international collecting and storing my data from this form . by submitting your details , you are accepting these terms & conditions and agreeing to our privacy and cookies policies . you can opt out of these communications at any time .\nall contents \u00a9 copyright maritime information services ltd . all rights reserved . terms & conditions | privacy policy | cookie policy | accessibility\neml is one of europe\u2019s leading short - sea carriers transporting more than 1 000 000 units a year .\nwe provide sea transportation solutions to almost 20 countries and more than 25 ports and terminals covered by several trades .\n( + 3000 ceu ) . all our vessels are designed to operate on short sea and can be used according to market expectations . we are able to carry not only cars but also commercial vehicles and high and heavy cargo .\nwe challenge ourselves to provide a service with the highest quality , environmental responsibility and customer needs .\n) eml aims for delivering the best possible services to all customers of the group .\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 .\neml has a leading role in european short sea transport of finished vehicles and other ro / ro project cargo .\nwith the close support of our owners being key - players in the market of global ocean pcc / pctc transport , we choose to persistently challenge ourselves to provide a service with the highest quality both to serve our customer\u2019s need , as to take up environmental responsibility by continuously seeking to improve our ecological footprint .\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 .\nsubmitting cv , followed by an invitation for a first interview with some of the team . the second interview was with some of the higher management . it was very nice to get in touch with the team during both interviews . the communication is mainly via e - mail and was very straightforward .\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\nesteph has been in the business of ocean going transport and freight forwarding for more than 100 years .\nour founder emil stephensen was a well - established forwarder . he began his venture in 1898 when he opened an office on amaliegade 31 in copenhagen \u2013 close to the copenhagen freeport and the former main customs house \u2018toldboden\u2019 .\naugust gihm became our first managing director . he was also co - founder of the danish freight forwarders association , which was established in 1909 .\nthe name \u2018esteph\u2019 came in use in the 1950\u2019s . at that time , our company was officially named \u2018emil stephensens eftf . \u2019 . however , our telephone operator found it easier to shorten the name to \u2018esteph\u2019 when greeting incoming callers . soon , more people , both internally and externally , began to use this shortened version alongside the official name .\nlater , when we entered the business area of liner agency , it was decided to use \u2018esteph\u2019 as name for the new liner agency department and keep the name \u2018emil stephensens eftf . \u2019 for the freight forwarding department . today , as we have become a sole liner agency , we only use the name \u2018esteph\u2019 .\nin 1965 , esteph moved its office to the copenhagen freeport . today , our main office is still located in this area , which is now called nordhavn .\nin 1970 , esteph was responsible for discharging the first datsun ( nissan ) cars to arrive at the copenhagen freeport . following this , we became agent of prominent ro / ro liner services , including nissan motor car carrier , ugland lines and h\u00f6egh ugland auto liners ( now named h\u00f6egh autoliners ) . director nils toftgaard , who joined esteph in 1964 , states :\n\u2018we became one of the first agencies in denmark specialising in ro / ro shipping . until the mid 1970\u2019s , cranes were the only means of discharging vessels . but with the development of ro / ro vessels , wheeled cargo ( such as cars , trucks and trailers ) could now be driven on board these vessels . \u2019\nin recent years , our principal h\u00f6egh autoliners has increased its focus on breakbulk and project cargo . the company has invested in a fleet of new vessels and roll - trailers , specially designed for carrying long , heavy breakbulk cargo . as agent of h\u00f6egh autoliners , we have seized this opportunity to offer our customers cross trade solutions for breakbulk and project cargo .\nnils toftgaard has been the director of esteph since 1981 , and became the owner of the company in 1998 . in 2013 , niels winther shipping bought the company as part of a generational shift . today , nils toftgaard is director of esteph alongside michael lodberg and philip bronee .\nin 2018 , esteph became the agent and commercial representative of cargogulf , one of the biggest nvocc operators in the world . this partnership has enabled us to expand our shipping services to freight forwarders in denmark . we have now opened a new nvocc division in the company , to offer worldwide solutions for smaller shipments \u2013 both lcl and fcl .\nvisit our linkedin page to see our latest news and company updates . esteph on linkedin\nterminal operator ico zeebrugge scored its first contract of 2016 . at the end of the week , a first vessel with a new cargo flow of ford vehicles assembled in turkey and spain will arrive in zeebrugge . the vehicles are then shipped from zeebrugge to scandinavia .\nthis way , the new cargo flow is an expansion of zeebrugge ' s roro sector , but also of zeebrugge ' s scandinaviahub .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\ncompany is established by an investment by nissan motor co . , ltd . capitalization\nnissan oppama wharf is completed . the annual number of transported volume reached one million , and accumulated volume reached 10 million .\nnsa ( uk ) ltd . , as terminal operator , established in the uk .\nworld transport co . , ltd . specializing in freight consolidation , is established .\nnissan carrier europe b . v . 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trades with pure car and truck carrier ( pctc ) vessels . when transporting your cargo with one of our vessels you can be confident that we take the best care of it .\nh\u00f6egh autoliners is engaged in regional short sea transportation in europe and the caribbean sea .\nh\u00f6egh autoliners\u2019 terminal investments are part of a strategy to expand vertically in the automotive and rolling stock supply chain .\nh\u00f6egh autoliners provides tailor made supply chain solutions that meet the unique requirements of each and every customer . working with us , you get the personal touch while enjoying the strengths of a global service supplier .\non 1 april 1928 daf ' s founder , hub van doorne , started a small engineering business , \u2018hub van doorne machinefabriek en reparatieinrichting\u2019 . together with his brother wim he laid the foundations of daf trucks n . v . the activities of the van doorne brothers were governed by an important principle : meeting customers\u2019 needs .\n90 years of daf , 90 years of innovation . daf has always been known for its clever transport solutions . and all those sophisticated solutions had in common that they served a clear purpose . they were of value to the customer !\nthe first daf patent was applied for in 1931 and it concerned a semi - trailer coupling that enabled the semi - trailer ' s support legs to be lifted automatically when the semi - trailer was being coupled to the tractor . it is not difficult to guess what the advantage was : the driver did not have to leave his cab for coupling the semi - trailer to the tractor !\nalso at the beginning of the thirties , the so - called swing axle was first used . it consisted of two short axles mounted next to each other in transverse direction . it enabled the axle load to be increased to 9 , 600 kilogrammes . exchanging one of the inner wheels was made very easy when the two short axles had been made turnable around their central point in the longitudinal direction . this enabled the inner wheels of a twin - wheel system to be turned to the outside when a tyre had to be exchanged .\nin 1934 , hub van doorne and the dutch lieutenant mr van der trappen , jointly developed the so - called \u2018trado conversion set\u2019 , which enabled a normal two - axle truck to be turned into a six wheeler with four driven wheels in five hours ' time . the trado set was mounted to the ends of the rear axle on both sides . the drive was branched off there , so that two driven wheels could be fitted on either side . moreover , big upward and downward wheel movements were possible , which made the trucks with trado excellently suitable for off - road driving .\nafter the war daf supplied series of tanker trailers which were used for superfast refuelling of jets . two long swivelling arms on the tanker trailer enabled the hoses to be connected to the jet in next to no time . a powerful pump connected to the pto on the tractor fed the fuel into the plane ' s tanks under high pressure .\nthe tanks had a capacity of 2 , 300 litres . the first dutch jets could be refuelled in three minutes , a job that normally would easily take twenty minutes .\nin 1935 daf was far ahead of its time with the daf demount trailer , specially developed for loading standardised railway containers from a train onto a truck and vice versa . call it the first container trailer . not only did daf find a solution for what later came to be termed \u2018intermodal transport ' , but it in fact presented a totally new distribution concept . a concept which is still very modern today and may very well be the solution for the future .\nthe daf 2600 , launched in 1962 , was the first european truck that could be specified with a fully fledged sleeper cab . its bunk had a comfortable mattress and its driver comfort could be called absolutely revolutionary in those years .\nin 1985 daf surprised the transport world by equipping a long - distance truck with a so - called spacecab , a cab with a wealth of space . later it introduced the even more spacious super spacecab , the ultimate in driver comfort . the daf super spacecab is still one of the most spacious cabs on the market .\n1928 - foundation < br > < p style =\nfont - size : 11px ;\n> hub van doorne starts his own business . < / p >\nhub van doorne starts his own business , with financial assistance from mr huenges , director and owner of coolen\u2019s brewery and ice factory : the hub van doorne engineering works and repair shop is a fact .\n1949 - truck chassis < br > < p style =\nfont - size : 11px ;\n> daf presents its first two truck chassis to the press . . . < / p >\ndaf presents its first two truck chassis to the press : the a - 30 ( 3 tonnes ) and the a - 50 ( 5 tonnes ) . the vehicles are characterized by a grille with seven chromium strips and form the basis for the forward control trucks ( cab over engine ) .\n1958 - 1e passenger car < br > < p style =\nfont - size : 11px ;\n> the van doorne brothers realise one of their dreams . . . < / p >\nthe van doorne brothers realise one of their dreams : the production of a passenger car . the total number of \u2018little dafs\u2019 with the famous variomatic transmission adds up to some 800 , 000 .\n1962 - 2600 series < br > < p style =\nfont - size : 11px ;\n> daf surprises everyone with the introduction of the 2600 series . . . < / p >\ndaf surprises everyone with the introduction of the 2600 series , also called the \u2018mother of international road haulage\u2019 - the new standard in driver comfort , available with a sleeper cab .\n1970 - f1600 / f2000 < br > < p style =\nfont - size : 11px ;\n> a brand - new generation of trucks is born . . . < / p >\na brand - new generation of trucks is born . the f1600 - f2000 series is characterized by tilt cabs , to enable easy and fast servicing of the engines .\n1980 - n2800 series < br > < p style =\nfont - size : 11px ;\n> introduction of the n2800 series , a 6x4 bonneted chassis for . . . < / p >\nintroduction of the n 2800 series , a 6x4 bonneted chassis for tipper application .\n1985 - again dakar < br > < p style =\nfont - size : 11px ;\n> the daf ' bull ' driven by jan de rooy , wins again . . . < / p >\nthe daf ' bull ' driven by jan de rooy , wins again the rally paris - daker in the class for vehicles above 10 tonnes gvm .\nthe daf ' bull ' driven by jan de rooy , wins again . . .\n1987 - 95 series < br > < p style =\nfont - size : 11px ;\n> daf introduces its new premium model : the 95 series . . . . < / p >\ndaf introduces its new premium model : the 95 series . needless to say , it is also available with the spacious and by now very popular space cab .\n1997 - daf 95xf < br > < p style =\nfont - size : 11px ;\n> the introduction of the daf 95xf series for professional long distance haulage . . . < / p >\nthe introduction of the daf 95xf series for professional long distance haulage , equipped with daf developed 2 . 25 m long spacious cabs , in comfort cab , space cab or super space cab versions and with daf developed 12 . 6 litre , 6 cylinder in - line xf diesel engine with 24 - valve combustion system , rating 280 - 355 kw ( 381 - 483 hp ) .\nthe introduction of the daf 95xf series for professional long distance haulage . . .\nto celebrate our 90th anniversary , we ' re offering you a unique chance to own an exclusive , limited edition of the award - winning new xf .\nin the center of eindhoven the daf museum really stands out . technology and romantic nostalgia go hand in hand with attention to the current daf model range . the museum is based in a restored brewery where in 1928 daf was born . here founder hub van doorne started his entrepeneurship .\ndaf trucks n . v . uses cookies and similar technologies . urltoken uses functional and analytical cookies to collect information about the use of our website to provide you with the best user experience . in addition , tracking cookies are placed by third parties for social 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operations and financial results .\npress kits provide a depth in specific themes , often connected to scania events .\nthe 450 and 490 hp engines are based on further refinements of the 440 and 480 hp units , which have been proven in the hands of operators since early 2011 . the 450 hp engine is available in p - , g - and r - series and the 490 hp unit in g - and r - series trucks .\neml started trading in the second week of june and by the third quarter of 2011 will operate 13 vessels in european waters with a mixture of pure - car and pure - car - and - truck carriers , according to mark pauwels , the new managing director of eml .\neml is currently serving the existing customer portfolio from the previous structure . eml will also be involved in the feeder activities on behalf of the considerable deep - sea activities of its owners , according to pauwels .\n\u201ceml has the ambition to offer its services to the entire market , \u201d he said .\naccording to the company\u2019s official statement , eml will be among the top three vehicle short - sea operators in europe . pauwels added that the company anticipates adding new capacity from 2012 .\nwhile the company intends to develop in the high - and - heavy and project cargo space , it has no plans in the immediate future to operate in the loaded trailer market or to carry passengers or drivers , according to a spokesperson from ho\u00ebgh autoliners .\nthe joint venture , which adds no new capacity to the market , represents a consolidation in the european short - sea industry as well as a deeper integration between the partnerships already in place between mol and h\u00f6egh , both of which are primarily deep - sea carriers . the two companies are already the joint shareholders in nmcc as well as its subsidiary , emc , whose operations have now been absorbed by eml .\naccording to the h\u00f6egh autoliners spokesperson , the decision to form a joint company rather than \u2018going it alone\u2019 was influenced by the volatility in the market . \u201cthere are advantages to both [ a joint venture or a separate company ] but given that this is very much a continuation of what has been , cooperation was the more natural path to follow , \u201d the spokesperson said . \u201cshipping is cost intensive and the markets have been and are volatile , and the cooperation alternative also offers less risk . \u201d\n\u201csetting up this jv company must be seen as an exercise of consolidation and rationalisation to cope with the challenges of the european short sea [ market ] . \u201d\nthe european shipping sector has faced not only tough market conditions and rising bunker costs , but will also face increasing regulatory costs . by 2015 , much of the baltic and north sea will be part of an emission control area that will mandate the fuel sulphur content to drop from 1 . 5 % to 0 . 1 % ( read more here ) , a move that shipping lines say could more that double fuel costs from current levels 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contexts in which we operate , we spontaneously chose quality as the leading value .\nthis means not only keeping ourselves updated regarding the state of the art in the different sectors in which we operate , using the most advanced technology and products , but also carefully selecting our employees and improve their specific skills through constant professional training .\nand that is the only way to transform human value into a professional asset .\nwe have always created quality of life in the workplace and we believe in continuous improvement .\nwe operate with professionalism and passion for the multiservice sector to ensure transparency and streamlined and organised work processes , both within our own companies and for the customer . .\nwhen luigi arrived at the structure , he went in seated on a wheelchair . at home he had fallen from the stairs leading to the cellar and an injury like that , at age 78 , brings more damage than you can imagine . at first he was surly and aloof , uncooperative .\nhe did not want to do the exercises that i proposed him . the mere fact of making him stand up without hearing him grumbling was a sort of miracle . but , with each passing day , with kindness and extreme patience , i managed to get into his good graces . so , every time i went to meet him for his physical therapy , he proudly showed me his progress .\ni could not hide my emotion yesterday when , together with his son , luigi went to get an ice cream . . . on his bicycle . when i got back to his room , i saw a note on the pillow :\n\u201cyou gave me back the joy of living , thanks for insisting . luigi\u201d .\na typical sunday activity : tidying up the garage . every weekend , i see people who come here to the recycling point bringing junk they had forgotten for years , old christmas gifts never used or appliances that needed to be repaired , but now are beyond the expiration date . i am here to make room and put things in order , managing the recycling point . yes , even on sundays .\nbecause holidays are the best occasions for cleaning the house . i ' m here to help the undecided and to direct those who do not know how it works :\nexcuse me , where is the place for timber ?\n. precision and dedication to work are the values i believe in . because when everything runs perfectly no one notices ; we only take notice when things do not work .\nhere all waste is disposed of properly and any garage gets a new life . at least until next christmas . . .\ni have just finished sanitising the floors of the halls on the third floor of the museum and , still very taken by the beauty of the exhibited works , i go down the stairs . passing in front of the office of the director of the museum i notice that the light is still on .\nit ' s 9 pm , everyone should be home at this time . not her , she is organising a special exhibition for the next month .\ni do not want to bother her and i have to continue with my cleaning tasks , because a manager should not deal with details .\nonce finished , i turn around and i see her standing outside her office , ready to leave at last .\nshe approaches me and tells me with a smile :\ni do not know how the exhibition will be , but i wanted to tell you that i am always very happy with your work here at the museum . the cleaning and sanitising of the premises are impeccable .\nsuch are the rewards of my job . .\nwe know , when things are well organised they work best . but as they have discovered at w\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 spa , that ' s not the way we work .\nwhile i ' m disinfecting the coffee table , i hear :\ngood morning !\n. a lively voice , mr . favaro is awake . i apologise for the noise , but he assures me that he woke up earlier .\nhe has been in the hospital for a week now , due to a hernia operation , and now we have developed a kind of complicity . when his children come to visit him , they talk about what they will do together once he returns home : the environment around them helps them look to the future with serenity .\nbeing part of this great team is a real source of pride ! if mr . favaro will have an early recovery , it will also happen thanks to the climate in this hospital : a quiet , clean and tidy place .\nbecause the people who are hospitalised here only need to concentrate on their healing , while we think about the rest .\nthere he is , also today he is bent over his criminal law book .\nhe has a well - oiled routine , and follows it like a ritual . comes to the library at about six o ' clock in the evening , while i ' m checking that returned books are not damaged . around eight he gets up , he goes out and crosses the road to go to the kiosk in front to buy a snack , then he comes back to his book , until midnight . yes , because the library is open until late , for those like him who need peace and quiet .\ni heard him say that at home he cannot study , because of his room mates . so he jumps on his bike and comes here to underline that giant tome . from my desk , while reordering books , i notice that we both work with the same passion : his passion for his studies and my passion for those who come to the library , making sure they are catered to .\nwhile he , sitting at the big table at the back of the hall , finds all the serenity he needs : a quiet , clean and well organised environment .\none thing is sure , there ' s nothing better than sleeping in freshly washed and ironed linen . i think that really helps our rest !\nwhen i deliver the linen to the hospital i know we are , in part , contributing to the well - being of patients . oh yes , because the life of a hospitalised person is bad enough in itself , at least it can be relieved by the freshness of clean and scented sheets .\nbut that ' s not all , because in addition to the patients we also brighten the day of the doctors . in fact , we wash uniforms and medical coats , and practically we freshen up the entire hospital !\nbecause clean linen is an invisible pleasure : you do not know why , but you feel better .\nthey do not realise it , do not notice , do not perceive it , but they ' re comfortable . yes , because when it gets too cold , too hot , there is a leak . . . all of a sudden they realise it . and , quite rightly , they complain .\nno one ever stops me , saying \u201cfilippo , the temperature in the vivarium room is just perfect !\n. in fact , for me , praises are those that i do not hear . let me explain : no complaints , no observation and no perceived discomfort , these are my\nthank you\nnotes ."]}
{"id": 55469, "summary": [{"text": "quantum tunnelling composites ( or qtcs ) are composite materials of metals and non-conducting elastomeric binder , used as pressure sensors .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "they utilise quantum tunnelling : without pressure , the conductive elements are too far apart to conduct electricity ; when pressure is applied , they move closer and electrons can tunnel through the insulator .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "the effect is far more pronounced than would be expected from classical ( non-quantum ) effects alone , as classical electrical resistance is linear ( proportional to distance ) , while quantum tunnelling is exponential with decreasing distance , allowing the resistance to change by a factor of up to 10 \u00b9\u00b2 between pressured and unpressured states . ", "topic": 28}], "title": "quantum tunnelling composite", "paragraphs": ["quantum tunnelling composite , a new facilitate sensing and switching technology in textile . . .\nsmart materials ( quantum tunnelling composite ) . 2010 . smart materials ( quantum tunnelling composite ) . [ online ] available at : urltoken [ accessed 13 november 2010 ] .\nwikipedia . 2010 . quantum tunnelling composite . [ online ] available at : urltoken [ accessed 29 september 10 ] .\nquantum - tunnelling composite ( qtc ) is a flexible polymer which contains tiny metal particles . it is normally an insulator but if it is squeezed it becomes a conductor .\nprofessor john cave ( 2004 ) . quantum tunnelling composite . tep news [ online ] . 9 , [ accessed 20 november 2010 ] , p . 24 - 25 . available from : .\nquantum tunnelling is realised by selecting the precise shape of certain conductive nanoparticles and carefully controlling the processes used to blend them with other particles .\nquantum tunnelling adds a level of control , reliability , and range to create a real - world touch experience that otherwise would not exist .\nquantum tunnelling composite are composite materials of metals and non - conducting elastomeric binder , which is used as a textile keypad . the textile keypad is enough durable , easily washable , flexible and light weight . conventional composite carbon particle are used that\u2019s have a round surface but in qtc nickel particles are used embedded in rubber . the major differences between conventional and modern qtc are -\nwhen a textile keypads made on the basis of quantum tunnelling composite , then the keypad in a normal state works as insulator . when it pressed then it works as a perfect conductor and start to pass very high current .\nput simply , qtc changes its electrical resistance based on changes in applied force . the more force the less resistance . this is achieved through quantum tunnelling alongside other\nqtc is a composite made from micron - sized metallic filler particles ( silicone rubber ) mixed into an elastomeric matrix . quantum tunnelling composite is a flexible polymer that exhibits extraordinary electrical properties . in its normal state it is a perfect insulator , but when compressed it becomes a more or less perfect conductor and able to pass very high currents . history : first produced in 1996 , qtc is a composite material made from conductive filler particles combined with an\u2026\nthe following paper shows a momentous presence of quantum tunnelling composite in textile keypad , by this research we have tried to present the properties of the novel materials and importance of their industrial and commercial application in textile keypad . this product have millions of uses in different sector , by using quantum tunnelling composite in smart textile we can be beneficial by removing barriers of old technology of traditional switching because it gives massive flexibility in the design , shape , thickness and style of a switch or pressure control with load as well as more interactive with the user and latent benefits to society .\nthe limits of conductivity of a novel elastomeric matrix - nanostructured nickel powder composite are reported . the conductivity falls by a factor of = > 2\u00d710\nmac os x server . 2009 . quantum tunneling . [ online ] available at : urltoken [ accessed 30 september 10 ] .\nfor compression and by a similar amount in extension . uncompressed and highly compressed composite displays ohmic behavior but between these limits the current - voltage characteristics are highly nonlinear . the matrix intimately coats the filler so that even above the expected percolation threshold the composite has a very low conductivity . the conductivity of the composite is increased under all mechanical deformations . these and other unusual properties are amplified versions of smaller effects seen in composites containing less highly structured fillers .\n4 . qtc ( quantum tunneling composite ) is a flexible polymer that exhibits extraordinary electrical properties . in its normal state it is a perfect insulator , but when compressed it becomes a more or less perfect conductor and able to pass very high currents . electron microscope image of qtc what is qtc ? ?\nthe principle effect of the increased charge on the spikes is to decrease the effective width of the potential barrier in quantum tunneling , thus reducing the distance and energy required for the electron charge to tunnel through .\n5 . \uf07d quantum tunneling composite is a new class of electrically conductive material \uf07d qtc material is a patented technology developed in the uk by peratech limited based on original discoveries by david and chris lussey , the company ' s founders . \uf07d first produced in 1996 . \uf07d while in an unstressed state the qtc material is a near - perfect insulator ; with any form of deformation the material starts to conduct \uf07d qtc usually comes in the form of pills or sheet\nthe key to the sensing technology is peratech ' s patented ' qtc ' materials . qtc ' s , or quantum tunnelling composites , are a unique new material type which provides a measured response to force and / or touch by changing its electrical resistance - much as a dimmer light switch controls a light bulb . this enables a simple electronic circuit within the robot to determine touch . being easily formed into unique shapes - including being ' draped ' over an object much like a garment might , qtc ' s provide a metaphor for how human skin works to detect touch .\ntoday , qtc is produced as a screen printable polymer - based ink in opaque and transparent versions .\nperatech holdco limited is registered in england and wales . company registration number : 08908953 . vat number : gb 181 2971 00\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\naa ( department of physics , durham university , durham dh1 3le , united kingdom ; peratech ltd . , g3 morton park way , darlington dl1 4pj , united kingdom ) , ab ( department of physics , durham university , durham dh1 3le , united kingdom ; peratech ltd . , g3 morton park way , darlington dl1 4pj , united kingdom ) , ac ( department of physics , durham university , durham dh1 3le , united kingdom ; peratech ltd . , g3 morton park way , darlington dl1 4pj , united kingdom ) , ad ( peratech ltd . , g3 morton park way , darlington dl1 4pj , united kingdom ) , ae ( peratech ltd . , g3 morton park way , darlington dl1 4pj , united kingdom )\napplied physics letters , volume 88 , issue 10 , id . 102103 ( 3 pages ) ( 2006 ) . ( apphl homepage )\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nsmart materials have properties that react to changes in their environment . this means that one of their properties can be changed by an external condition , such as temperature , light , pressure or electricity . this change is reversible and can be repeated many times .\nthere are a wide range of different smart materials . each offer different properties that can be changed .\nfor most materials , if they are bent out of shape , they stay that way . however , if a part made from a shape - memory alloy ( sma ) is bent out of shape , when it is heated above a certain temperature it will return to its original shape .\nthis property makes it useful for making spectacle frames - they return to their original shape if they are put in hot water after bending them .\nsmas are used as triggers to start the sprinklers in fire alarm systems , controllers for hot water valves in showers or coffee machines and for spectacle frames .\nwhen a piezoelectric material is squeezed rapidly , it produces a small electrical voltage for a moment . if a voltage is put across the material it makes a tiny change in shape .\npiezoelectric materials are being used for contact sensors for alarm systems and in microphones and headphones .\nqtc can be used to make membrane switches like those used on mobile phones , pressure sensors and speed controllers .\nelectroluminescent materials give out light when an electric current is applied to them . among many possible applications are safety signs and clothing for use at night .\nthermochromic materials change colour as the temperature changes . these are used on contact thermometers made from plastic strips and test strips on the side of batteries ( where the heat comes from a resistor under the thermochromic film ) . they are also used as food packaging materials that show you when the product they contain is cooked to the right temperature .\nphotochromic materials change colour according to different lighting conditions . they are used for security markers that can only be seen in ultraviolet light .\nthe bbc is not responsible for the content of external sites . read more .\nthis page is best viewed in an up - 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 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthere aren ' t many companies that can lay claim to an entire area of material science . uk company peratech can . paul fanning finds out more .\nthis article is excellent , and i commend the author , paul fanning for it .\nyour comments / feedback may be edited prior to publishing . not all entries will be published . please view our terms and conditions before leaving a comment .\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 .\n6 . \uf07d qtc pills are magnetic too . nothing like having some magnets laying around on the table while you work . \uf07d the sheets are composed of one layer of qtc , one layer of a conductive material , and a third layer of a plastic insulator . \uf07d while qtc sheets switch quickly between high and low resistances , qtc pills are pressure sensitive variable resistors .\n10 . \uf07d qtc material is a pressure / force sensing material . \uf07d can be formed or molded into virtually any size , thickness or shape . \uf07d simple and reliable to use . \uf07d durable - it has no moving parts to wear out . \uf07d mechanically strong . \uf07d can be made to withstand extreme temperatures limits .\n11 . \uf07d versatile , both electrically and physically e . g . its range and sensitivity can be altered . \uf07d intrinsically safe - the material is a contactless switch , ideal for spark free operation . \uf07d can be directly interfaced to standard electronic and electrical devices \uf07d can be customized for customer requirements , applications and products .\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 .\nperatech limited has been commissioned by the mit media lab to develop a new type of electronic ' skin ' that enables robotic devices to detect not only that they have been touched but also where and how hard the touch was .\nuniquely , qtc ' s provide a ' proportional ' response - in other words detecting ' how hard ' they have been touched . further , using peratech ' s patented xy scanning technology , the robot is able to detect where on a matrix of sensors applied to areas such as the forearms , shoulders and torso , it has been touched .\nas robotic devices continue to make inroads to our daily life , their ability to understand the presence and interaction with humans and other objects within a space becomes critically important . this research project is hoped to produce results which could soon be applied to a range of robotics projects that mit works upon .\nperatech ' s qtc technology has an established track record for use in robotics , having previously been adopted by nasa for their robonaut device and by shadow robot in the uk , producers of what is widely regarded as the world ' s most advanced robotic hand , which have utilised qtc to sense ' touch ' . however , this project with mit is a world first in enabling a human to interact - through touch across the body of a robot - much as they would with another human .\nqtc ' s are electro - active polymeric materials made from metallic or non - metallic filler particles combined in an elastomeric binder . these enable the action of ' touch ' to be translated into an electrical reaction , enabling a vast array of devices to incorporate very thin and highly robust ' sensing ' of touch and pressure . qtc\u2019s unique properties enable it to be made into force sensitive switches of any shape or size . qtc switches and switch matrices can be screen printed allowing for development and integration of switches that are as thin as 75 microns .\nqtc is also low power and interfaces can be designed with no start resistance so that without pressure , the switch draws no power and passes no current . importantly , when pressure is applied , the resistance drops in proportion to the amount of pressure which allows sophisticated human machine interface designs that react to variations in pressure . qtc technology has no moving parts and requires no air gap between contacts . this makes it extremely reliable and suitable for integration into the thinnest electronic designs and with industry leading operational life .\n( physorg . com ) - - scientists from new york university have formed a company to bring flexible multi - touch screens using a new technology to a range of devices , from e - readers to musical instruments . the new touch screens respond . . .\na team of scientists have developed an innovative robot rat which can seek out and identify objects using its whiskers . the scratchbot robot will be demonstrated this week at an international workshop looking at how robots . . .\ndevices comparable in sensitivity to human fingers , enabled by a novel film embedded with nanoparticles , could offer the first step toward giving robotics hands the delicacy of the human touch , experts told upi ' s nano world .\n( physorg . com ) - - maintenance of offshore drilling rigs or underwater cables , taking samples of sediment - underwater robots perform a variety of deep - sea tasks . research scientists now aim to equip robots with tactile capability . . .\ndurable organic material is cost efficient and eco - friendly fujitsu components america , inc . , announced it will begin north american marketing efforts for new resistive touch panels that use an extremely durable conductive . . .\nnew , delicate surgery techniques to hunt for tumours could benefit from a lighter touch - but from a robot , rather than from a human hand . canadian researchers have created a touchy - feely robot that detects tougher tumour . . .\nthrough x - ray crystallography and kinase - inhibitor specificity profiling , university of california san diego school of medicine researchers , in collaboration with researchers at peking university and zhejiang university , . . .\na team led by the university of california san diego has developed a chip that can detect a type of genetic mutation known as a single nucleotide polymorphism ( snp ) and send the results in real time to a smartphone , computer , . . .\na new microscopy technique allows researchers to track microstructural changes in real time , even when a material is exposed to extreme heat and stress . recently , researchers show that a stainless steel alloy called alloy . . .\nresearchers at tu delft have developed a highly sensitive and versatile hydrogen sensor that works at room temperature . the sensor is made of a thin layer of a material called tungsten trioxide .\nthe survival mechanisms of polar fish have led scientists at the university of warwick to develop of a revolutionary approach to ' freeze ' bacteria . the new technique could radically improve the work to store and transport . . .\na florida state university research team is using a simple , readily available energy source to separate metal ions , a process that could help purify water or even recycle nuclear waste .\nfebruary 24 , 2010 : japanese scientists incorporate new qtc skin into advanced sex robot .\nadvances like these are very exciting . combined with the advanced robotic hand and techniques for interfacing with the nervous system , we are getting close to being able to provide fully functional prosthetic limbs . imagine restoring full mobility _ and _ sense of touch to an amputee ! and yes , sex robots will be nice too . be careful with those though - if i learned anything from futurama it ' s that relationships with robots are bad !\nplease sign in to add a comment . registration is free , and takes less than a minute . read more\ntextiles are playing an important role in everyday life and it is justified by their significant presence in every sector of industry such as medicine , automotive , construction , farming and so on . during the continuous research and development work the new applications of textiles are being researched in order to reduce costs , improve quality and have durable and sustainable products . the applications of textile in the manufacturing of keypads which can not only work with computers but can also open up a new way to many other amazing techniques .\ncarbon composites always show some conduction typically with a resistance of a few thousand ohms , whereas in the unstressed state qtcs can be considered an insulator at 1012 ohms .\nunder pressure , carbon composites can decrease to a few hundred ohms , whereas qtcs reduce to less that 1 ohm . it uses very little power , typically operating at about 5v .\nthe deformation required to produce a significant ( factor of 10 ) change in resistance is significantly less for qtc than for carbon composites [ 4 ] .\nthe special property of new qtc is that the metal particles have spiked surface , which is covered by the silicone rubber . this coating prevents the direct contact of the metals particles and makes a barrier . the spikes on the surface allow a higher concentration of electron charges on the tips , so that more current can flow [ 5 ] .\nqtc is currently available in three forms : pills , thin sheet or cable \u2013 samples of which are contained in a low - cost tep starter pack . each form of qtc offers different possibilities for practical use , but all exhibit striking resistance change when deformed by squeezing , pulling or twisting [ 8 ] .\nthis technology is based on printed conductive ink , consisting of polymer , metal particles , e . g . carbon and silver ( old technology ) . the silver is in a powder form and makes this preparation conductive . the special property of qtc is that the metal particles have spiked surface , which is covered by the silicone rubber .\nin order to make the current flow the barrier needs to be reduced . it can be done by putting the pressure on the qtc material . the above picture illustrate that if the pressure is more , then metal particles are more closer and the conduction level of the keypad increased .\nas qtc is compressed , the conductive particles are brought closer together and barrier widths reduced further . this leads to an exponential decrease in electrical resistance [ 4 ] .\ntextile keypad which is sewn into clothing and operated or controlled by an integrated control panel or operation button . the use of area of textile keypad are in sports , leisure and fashion wear garments where a soft textile pressure sensitive keypad is sewn into the garment sleeve and connected to an earpiece or headset by textile wiring running between the fabric layers of the jacket , soft switching of electronic textile like light switching , game pad , calculator keypad and soft fabric computer mouse and also for soft keypad which are found in jackets and bags for ipod control , wireless ipod control , ipod / bluetooth control , and mp3 volume control modules . the following possible application where textile keypad are uses :\ntextile keypad can be used in garments for tremendous sports such as snowboarding and skiing . which content included mp3 players , a bluetooth connection to mobile phones , will control by the keypad .\na sensitive textile keypad is sewn into the garment sleeve and linked to an earphone or headset by textile electric wiring running between the fabric layers of the jacket . the battery , headset and mp3 player all can be removed during the time of laundering [ 9 ] .\ntextile keypad can be extensively used in soft switching for electronic textile . can we imagine that a music keyboard that can be rolled up , a television remote control sewn into the arm of a sofa , a \u201csoft\u201d computer mouse . light switches embedded in curtains or other home furnishings , rugs that control the playing of music . these all could be available using a combination of textile keypad with qtc technology . there are some sample which developed jointly by the new zealand - based textile research and development organization wronz , and electronic materials company peratech ltd . of darlington , county durham , uk [ 10 ] .\nthe new soft keypad launched by fibretronic which is compatible with wearable electronic products like clothing and soft goods . these soft keypads can be found in a broad range of jackets , bags and gloves to control personal electronic devices . the new keypad technology is an extra soft version of silicone keypad for wearable audio , mobile phone and communication product controls [ 11 ] .\nthe backlit fabric keypad system is the world\u2019s first washable fabric keypad with combination switch lights launched by fibretronic . this technology designed for garment or automotive applications fabric keypads to be viewed in dark conditions . the lighting system can be supplied with either light emitting diode ( led ) or electroluminescent ( el ) technology integrated in the fabric and then combined with textile switches [ 12 ] .\nqtc technology has a lot of benefits than the conventional system , though production processes is still faced with many challenges like how much pressure is applied for printed keypad to flow accurate current ? is the fabric water resistance or abrasion resistance property same like normal fabric ? as the qtc technology enter into market at first they are likely to be expensive and using printed keypad which allows eliminating uncomfortable , heavy wears , connectors and electronics and also creating computer clothing that feels like normal clothing and if the technology progresses and production processes perfect then prices will decline .\ndoggen , corn\u00e9 , 2003 . foot sensor for 3tu humanoid . individual design assignment . eemcs / electrical engineering : university of twente .\n. 2010 . . 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[ online ] available at : urltoken [ accessed 28 november 2010 ] .\nany unauthorized use or reproduction of textile today content for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited and constitutes copyright infringement liable to legal action .\nfor steady economic growth of bangladesh , textile education and training is . . .\nprecursor of cellulose nanoparticles - jute become an important and hot spot . . .\nget the latest news and articles of textile and apparel in your inbox , so you don ' t miss out on the action .\ntextile today is a regular publication of amin & jahan corporation ltd . it\u2019s a comprehensive international magazine for textile , apparel & fashion industry .\nfor ieee to continue sending you helpful information on our products and services , please consent to our updated privacy policy .\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 .\nindustrial hmi design may be complex , but its needs are simple : safety , safety , and safety .\nindustrial hmis require high durability and reliability in harsh environments , while delivering intuitive interfaces for complex control systems , often to human beings wearing all types of gloves and protective gear .\nperatech qtc - based sensors meet the challenges of this market with excellent durability , deployment both above and below touch displays and other complex surfaces , with high immunity to electromagnetic noise , moisture , and other environmental conditions .\nperatech delivers cutting edge hmi possibilities to environments where other touch solutions either cannot be used or cannot survive .\nwe\u2019re equipped to test and verify our fully - integrated solutions to your unique applications so that you\u2019re customers have high - reliability controls they need . learn more about how our engineering services design , source , and produce to your high - reliability requirements ."]}
{"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 !"]}
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owned media company which has newspapers from north carolina to alaska and from louisiana to north dakota .\n\u201ci am very excited for francis , wick communications and the wick family as francis , as a third - generation wick family member takes the helm and leadership of the company . francis has worked long and hard to earn this opportunity and his passion , energy , leadership skills and enthusiasm for the company , family and the mission of community journalism will serve him , our valued employees and advertisers , the communities we serve and wick communications extremely well . i am very proud of francis and have a great deal of respect for him professionally .\nfamily ownership and direct involvement in the daily operation of the business has been continuous since milton wick and his brother jim founded the company in 1926 . walt and robert wick , milton\u2019s sons , purchased jim\u2019s interest in the company in 1965 and assumed ownership after their father passed in 1981 . robert wick is the father of francis wick .\nthis loopnet wick communications co 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 .\n\u201ci\u2019m delighted to announce that francis wick has been appointed president and ceo of wick communications . among the factors contributing to the board of directors\u2019 unanimous decision were his record of achievement within the company , his demonstrated leadership and his commitment to the values shared by our newspapers and the communities they serve . \u201d\nthe name of the late milton i . wick , who founded wick communications company with his brother , jim , is among those listed in the arizona newspaper hall - of - fame . mr . wick died on november 30 , 1981 at the age of 82 . he was inducted posthumously into the arizona newspapers hall of fame at the 57th annual meeting of the state\u2019s press association in nearby scottsdale .\nprior to the herald / review wick was the publisher of the montrose daily press in colorado .\nwick communications co . publishes newspapers , websites , magazines , and other specialty publications in arizona , alaska , california , colorado , idaho , louisiana , montana , north carolina , north dakota , oregon , and south dakota .\nmr . wick was born february 20 , 1899 in bowdle , rural edmunds county , south dakota .\nthe wick brothers : walt m . wick ( left ) and robert j . wick , sons of the late milton i . wick , served as co - chairmen of the board of directors . mr . wick and his brother , accompanied by their wives , were the first american journalists to tour and report from european and asiatic russia and siberia . previous reports had been made from moscow only . they lead the first group of american journalists , as wick editors tours , to visit poland and czechoslovakia , and the wicks were the first to enter and report from hungary and romania after the fall of the iron curtain .\nfrom its headquarter offices in sierra vista at the corner of wilcox drive and fab avenue , wick communications today publishes newspapers in arizona , alaska , california , colorado , idaho , louisiana , minnesota , montana , north carolina , north dakota , oregon and south dakota .\nwick radio started it ' s life as a communications facility for the admiralty under which it operated with the callsign byg . opened somewhere around 1908 , the station was a vital facilty in the first world war and a link to the grand fleet based in scapa flow .\nwick is currently the publisher of company newspapers in sierra vista , bisbee , benson , douglas , and tucson . he has served on the wick board of directors since 2007 and is currently co - chairman of the inland press association family owners committee .\nreal estate investment leasing companies with commercial and residential holdings ; mw properties llc , carson car center properties llc , and fiftyfifty llc . media companies with 55 newspapers having over 1 million copies home delivered , a \u00be million distribution targeted coupon book and a digital media company serving phoenix and tucson , arizona and dallas and houston texas ; 1013 communications llc and 1013 star communications llc .\nin 1980 a celebration was held at wick to celebrate the diamond jubilee of operation of the station by the gpo , which started on 25th april 1920 .\nfrancis wick takes over the company in its 90th year , following the resignation announced last month by outgoing president and ceo tom yunt . wick\u2019s grandfather purchased the niles daily times in niles , ohio in 1926 and under continuous family ownership the company has expanded to include newspapers , websites , magazines and specialty publications in 11 states .\nin september 2004 , the wick brothers were named to the arizona newspaper hall of fame in honor of their devotion to newspapers , and their support of community journalism .\na native of southeast arizona , francis wick and his wife amanda live in sierra vista with the couple\u2019s twins , sebastian and savannah , ages three and a half .\ntechnology began to change - other means of communications slowly became available to shipping and the oil industry - a thing called gmdss reared its head . traffic levels at all stations declined and staff levels were reduced in line .\nbefore the decline of the deepsea fishing fleet , oil exploration commenced in earnest in the northern northern sea . wick radio took on another role - as the oil industry ' s primary means of communications with the world . as fishing communications slowly declined , so oil communications rocketed . channels which had been rarely used rapidly became full . each additional channel provided seemed to fill up instantly . remote equipment at the north of the shetlands enabled wick to extend it ' s range further as well as providing additional channel capacity . radio teleprinter facilties were provided which also became very busy . space became limited both for operational purposes and equipment . a new extension was built to house the hf wt service and the senior manager , now called the field manager ( scotland ) and responsible for all scottish coast radio stations , was evicted from his office and placed in a portacabin ! then a second extension providing new welfare and office accomodation was constructed , freeing up the old accomodation for use as equipment areas . operational staff at the station had now risen to 30 .\n\u201cthe newspaper business is a good business . it\u2019s a business that makes a difference , from the communities we serve to those we employ . i\u2019m grateful to lead wick communications in its 90th year of operations . we will build upon generations of effort from the thousands of employees who have defined us to those customers who have made us a daily tradition . our dna will continue to evolve to be innovative , nimble and courageous . \u201d\nthe valuation roll for 1920 shows the wireless telegraphy station as still being owned by the admiralty but the resident of radio station house is now james ainslie , a radio telegraphist . together with stations at portpatrick and grimsby , in 1920 wick radio became part of the growing network of coast radio stations operated by the general post office , with wick commencing operations under gpo control on 25th april 1980 .\ncommercially the station was a slow starter , probably due to the limited number of radio - equipped vessels operating in northerly waters . but as equipment became more practical and advantageous for smaller vessels , so wick ' s traffic levels slowly increased . in the period from the mid - 1950 ' s until the mid - 1980 ' s , wick was possibly the busiest of all the uk coast radio stations .\nprior to his current position , he worked at two other wick newspapers , in montrose , colorado , where he was the publisher ; and in new iberia , louisiana , where he worked as the assistant advertising manager at the daily iberian . he began his career in publishing at swift communications , based in carson city , nevada . a 1999 buena high school graduate , he holds an undergraduate degree in political science and a master\u2019s degree in business management from the university of arizona .\nyunt has accepted a position as chief operating officer ( coo ) with united communications corporation ( ucc ) based in kenosha , wisconsin . he said his decision to leave was a personal one driven by the desire to be closer to his children and grandchildren who live in iowa .\nalthough positioned to cover an area where deepsea commercial shipping was relatively scarce , the station also provided cover to some of the richest fishing grounds in europe and was the last uk link to the british deepsea trawler fleet when they head north to the fishing grounds ( or first link when they returned ) . wick radio therefore became a vital link to the british fishing fleet and it ' s facilities were expanded to meet this need , including providing hf wt equipment which enabled the station to provide continuous communications with distant and middle water fleets all the way from their base ports in hull , grimsby , fleetwood and aberdeen to their fishing grounds at the norwegian coast , bear island , spitzbergen , iceland , the faroes , greenland and new foundland . additional remotely controlled equipment was provided to enable a greater reception range for radiotelephony ships which could hear wick ' s powerful transmitters but who could not be heard at wick - this enabled the station to provide an rt service all the way to the faeroes , as well as improving it ' s reception capabilites to the west .\nour current publisher , and a wick family member , is buying his own newspaper . his replacement needs to be a hands - on leader who will build upon past successes and provide the know - how and energy to take the operation to the next level . expectations include :\nin 1989 the uk coast radio station service came under doc - distributed operator control - or remote control , if you like . the distress watch was remotely controlled from two centres , the northern control being at stonehaven which took over wick ' s responsibilites and control of it ' s equipment . general communications was spread over the other stations in the network . the\nfeel\nof the station changed - no longer were there\nbabbling voices\ncoming out of loudspeakers for various frequencies - silence reigned and computers were in control . when the computer bleeped you put on your headset , pressed a button and spoke ( or sometimes keyed ) .\nhe currently serves as a co - chair of the inland family owners committee and has been a member of the wick board of directors since 2007 . his interest includes spending time with family , golfing , cheering on the arizona wildcats , and serving up tasty dishes in the kitchen .\nduring his undergraduate years , mr . wick and his brother organized a book business in lincoln , nebraska . it employed college students to sell books to farmers during the summer months . the enterprise was so successful it was expanded to iowa , missouri and kansas , employing more than 500 students during the three years of its existence .\narne currently serves on various boards and committees for companies which he owns , the us bank advisory committee and page audit committee and board . he formerly served on american consolidated newspapers , huckle media company , swift communications , inland press foundation , inland press association cost & revenue committee and other boards . he is an associate member of vistage . arne currently is a youth club level and high school soccer coach and has a passion for engaging kids through sports .\nmost of the uk coast radio stations were managed by one\nradio overseer\n, who supervised the staff of radio officers and the day to day operations of the station . in recognition of the workload at gkr , and the increasing staff numbers , an additional and more senior manager - a\nradio assistant superintendent\n- was placed at wick .\nthe road pattern changed little between the 1740s and the 1830s : ( fn . 38 ) cassland road , which was to contain hackney terrace , was constructed from 1786 ( fn . 39 ) and a start was later made on richmond road , which was to reach mare street from kingsland road . by 1865 southwestern hackney was covered by streets almost in a grid , the longest being richmond road , and the north - south queensbridge road . development elsewhere took place more slowly , although wick road existed , as did the long streets already called amhurst , rectory , downs park , and downs roads . most other new roads , then and later , were the result of infilling . the network was complete by 1900 and thereafter was modified mainly by road widening , notably in mare street from 1901 , ( fn . 40 ) and by clearance for housing estates . a motorway , the east cross route to blackwall tunnel , was completed in 1979 across the end of wick road and south alongside the railway , separating the eastern and western parts of hackney wick . ( fn . 41 )\non 31st december 1997 , as the midnight hour neared , control of the 500khz wt transmitter reverted from stonehaven back to the station at wick and retired radio officer tom mclennan had the sad job of sending the final broadcast while serving radio officer tony fell conducted the final farewells from the gkr callsign during the close - down\nparty\nwhich followed on 500khz .\nmr . wick started his career after graduation as a salesman , but turned to the publishing business in 1926 when he became owner and publisher of the niles daily times in niles , ohio . over a period of years his corporation acquired some 27 newspapers . he had been a director of the university of nebraska alumni association since 1965 , and was also a retired director of the university of minnesota alumni association .\nroads towards the lea in 1745 included one running north - east from grove street to hackney wick , called grove street lane in 1831 and later built up as victoria park road . slightly to the north a route later marked by cassland road existed only as a track . another route , called wick lane in 1831 , ran south - south - eastward from the end of homerton ' s high street , along the line of the modern kenworthy road . from hackney wick the lane headed north - eastward across the marsh along the line of eastway and met a more direct route from homerton , the modern homerton road , at temple mills bridge . marsh lane ran from lower clapton to the marsh , but not to the lea ; by 1831 it was called pond lane and from 1887 millfields road . ( fn . 20 ) mill field lane was recorded in 1582 ( fn . 21 ) and as mill lane in 1443 . ( fn . 22 ) it linked clapton with jeremy ' s ferry , and became lea bridge road in 1745 , when the bridge was built . ( fn . 23 ) from upper clapton forerunners of mount pleasant lane and springfield ran towards morris ' s ( later high hill ) ferry . a road on the line of spring hill led to a bridge by 1831 .\nmotorbuses ran along all the tram routes in 1913 and along several additional routes : stamford and englefield roads , dalston lane , the west part of victoria park road , well street and cassland road to hackney wick , pembury and cricketfield roads , median and dunlace roads to glyn road , northwold road , and amhurst park . ( fn . 102 ) among short lived independent operators in the 1920s were the primrose omnibus co . in 1922 and later the aro , havelock motors , and fallowfield & knight , all three of which passed in 1927 to the london public omnibus co . , itself absorbed by the l . g . o . c . in 1929 . ( fn . 103 ) changes made by 1930 included a route from dalston lane by way of queen ' s and albion roads to london fields and mare street , additional routes to hackney wick along morning lane and wick road ( and thence to gainsborough road and eastway ) and along homerton high street and sidney road , and from stoke newington road along amhurst road to the junction of dalston lane with pembury road . ( fn . 104 ) similar services were provided by london transport in 1962 , ( fn . 105 ) and , slightly extended to serve housing estates , in the 1980s . ( fn . 106 ) private operators reappeared in 1990 , when the kentish bus co . was awarded three of the nine routes put out to tender within hackney l . b . ( fn . 107 )\nthe river lee trustees provided ways over the hackney cut . in 1803 they objected to repairing a bridge at the end of cow or pond lane ( later millfields road ) . ( fn . 74 ) in 1825 they also maintained wick ( in 1842 wick lane ) bridge and homerton ( in 1842 marshgate ) bridge , forerunners of the modern bridges bearing eastway and homerton road . by 1842 they had a crossing to the new engine house at lea bridge , south of the main road bridge , and bricklock bridge for a lock house south of cow bridge . all their bridges save that to the engine house had been extended to the east by one arch , to the design of thomas wickstead , to cross the east london waterworks co . ' s channel . north of lea bridge the trustees had high bridge , a wooden footbridge at the foot of spring hill , which was taken over by hackney district board . ( fn . 75 ) the high hill ferry remained in use after the nearby railway viaduct had been built . horse shoe footbridge , midway between the ferry and high bridge , by 1894 led to the new island . ( fn . 76 )\na third major north - south line of communication was the lea . ( fn . 42 ) in the 1770s , under an act of 1767 , the river lee trustees made the straighter hackney cut or new cut farther west , ( fn . 43 ) from lea bridge through the marsh and passing east of hackney wick . ( fn . 44 ) a parallel channel was made by the east london waterworks co . under an act of 1829 . ( fn . 45 ) immediately southeast of spring hill a loop in the river around horse shoe point so hindered navigation that the neck of land was severed , forming an island , c . 1890 . ( fn . 46 ) the regent ' s canal was authorized in 1812 , to link the paddington branch of the grand junction canal with the docks at limehouse . running near the southern boundary of hackney west of kingsland road and again on either side of cambridge heath road , it was opened throughout in 1820 . ( fn . 47 )\nthe east & west india docks & birmingham junction railway was authorized in 1846 primarily for the conveyance of goods for the london & north western railway ( l . n . w . r . ) from camden town to blackwall by way of islington , hackney , and bow . ( fn . 113 ) land was acquired in 1847 ( fn . 114 ) but construction was slow ; in 1850 , before the line had reached the docks , a passenger service ran every 15 minutes by the circuitous route from islington to fenchurch street , with stations called kingsland , hackney , and from 1856 victoria park ( hackney wick ) . the company , renamed the north london railway ( n . l . r . ) in 1853 , came to be dominated by the l . n . w . r . , which took over its working in 1909 and formally absorbed it in 1922 , itself becoming part of the l . m . s . in 1923 . from 1854 victoria park was linked by the eastern counties railway with stratford and the main line of that company , from 1862 the great eastern railway ( g . e . r . ) , to cambridge , ipswich , and norwich .\nuntil c . 1758 the lea was bridged in hackney only at temple mills , where the converging roads from homerton and hackney wick led to stratford and leyton . temple mills bridge was later occasionally called white bridge , to distinguish it from one closer to the mills , which were east of the old river on the mill stream . ( fn . 58 ) lock bridge , mentioned with temple mills bridge in 1578 , may have been a third bridge immediately east of the mills ; responsibility for repairs was uncertain in 1589 . ( fn . 59 ) temple mills alias marsh street bridge was ruinous in 1512 , when william tey was ordered to repair it . ( fn . 60 ) money for repairs , to be collected by the county , was advanced by the parish in 1633 . ( fn . 61 ) more work was needed in 1671 and again in 1689 , when half of the cost was to be paid by the lord of lordshold manor , a quarter by the lord of kingshold , and the rest by occupiers of contiguous lands , including the mills . ( fn . 62 ) the parish clerk laid responsibility for maintenance on the county in 1802 but the parish was indicted for failure to repair in 1824 . ( fn . 63 ) the trustees of the river lee navigation had provided a timber bridge but were not responsible for its upkeep in 1842 . ( fn . 64 )\nkates lane crossed hackney brook ( fn . 53 ) in 1825 by a ford and a footbridge , which the parish replaced with a brick bridge c . 1841 . a ford and footbridge carried the north cross road from kingsland to lower clapton . dalston lane bridge over hackney brook needed repair in 1722 . ( fn . 54 ) the hackney turnpike trust rebuilt it as a triple - arched brick bridge which in 1825 often impeded the stream and caused water to flow across church street ; that bridge was rebuilt as a single arch in the 1830s . hackney bridge , to be repaired in 1543 , ( fn . 55 ) was presumably the church street ( later hackney ) bridge which was to be railed in 1657 and which needed repair in 1703 ; its upkeep ( fn . 56 ) was accepted by the parish in 1716 and it was rebuilt in brick with three arches , by public subscription , in 1799 . blew ( later homerton street ) bridge was built by the parish to link homerton with morning lane across hackney brook ; it was often repaired from 1657 ( fn . 57 ) and comprised two brick arches after work in 1821 . a path from the churchyard to morning lane crossed the brook by a footbridge of 1827 . at hackney wick the road from homerton to old ford crossed the brook by a single - arched brick bridge , repaired by the parish in 1821 . another bridge was built by the parish near the silk mills in 1830 .\nyour browser does not support javascript , or it is disabled . javascript must be enabled in order to view listings .\nhe attended irving grade school and south high school in minneapolis , minnesota , the university of iowa and received his b . a . degree from the university of nebraska in 1922 .\nfrom 1923 to 1926 , he was employed in the sales department of mcquay - norris manufacturing company , st . louis , missouri . in 1926 he married rosemary lumas and they had two sons , walter m . and robert j .\nin 1926 he and his brother purchased the niles daily times . his brother , james , was a partner in all of the newspaper enterprises until his death in 1965 when milton and sons , walter and robert , purchase james\u2019 interests .\nit is noteworthy that the wicks were in hungary in may 1955 , 18 months before the hungarian revolt of october 1956 , and reported that the hungarians were outspoken in their hatred of the russians . the wicks were the only american journalists to witness and photograph the may day parade in budapest , and to report that every tenth marcher in the may day parade was a russian soldier in uniform .\nhe interviewed many of the world\u2019s leading statesmen , among them : anthony eden , england ; chancellor conrad adenauer , west germany ; president renee coty , france ; chancellor raub , austria ; chancellor figel , austria ; vice chancellor ludwig erhardt , west germany ; president urho kekkoen , finland ; king paul and queen frederika , greece ; col . naguib , premier of egypt in 1953 ; col . shisheckly , premier of syria in 1953 ; and president camille shimoun , lebanon .\nhis sons , walt and robert , continue the family tradition of serving the company .\nthis content is password protected . to view it please enter your password below :\nhe served as chief information officer ( cio ) for avnet , a $ 26b ( fy16 revenue ) global technology distributor between 2005 and 2017 .\npreviously he was cio at memec , a global electronic components distributor , between 2004 and 2005 . prior to joining memec , mr . phillips was cio for gateway inc . he was previously the it leader for diageo\u2019s european foods business . early in his career , he served in a number of engineering and operations leadership roles at thorn emi .\nbetween 2008 through 2011 , he served as chairman of the board of the arizona technology council , a trade association that represents arizona\u2019s technology industry .\nin 2015 , mr . phillips was inducted into the cio hall of fame , a lifetime achievement that honors it executives and visionaries whose leadership has significantly impacted the field of it . additionally , he received an hmg strategy transformational cio leadership award in 2012 and was named a computerworld premier 100 it leader in 2011 .\nmr . phillips holds a bachelor of science degree in electronic engineering from essex university and a post - graduate diploma in management studies from the university of west london . he is a fellow of the institution of engineering and technology .\ndavid lord served as president and ceo of pioneer newspapers from 1991 through 2009 and remains a director of the company .\nhe has served as a board member and director of the associated press , is chairman and past president of page , a media cooperative , was chairman and past president of the inland press association and was a board member and director of the newspaper association of america .\nlord also serves as a board member and director of craft brew alliance , a publicly traded craft brewery , where he is chairman of the compensation committee and a member of the audit committee .\nborn in sierra vista , he is a 1999 graduate of buena high school .\nhe has a bachelor\u2019s degree in political science and a master\u2019s in business administration from the university of arizona .\nsuzanne schlicht is chief operating officer for worldwest limited liability company and the world company , a fourth generation family - owned media company based in lawrence , kansas . the companies own and operate newspapers in arizona , colorado and kansas . schlicht is also publisher of steamboat today , a daily newspaper owned by worldwest , located in steamboat springs , colorado .\nms . schlicht has enjoyed a long career with the world company and worldwest . she joined the company in 1994 when it purchased a group of newspapers in the west , including the steamboat springs property where ms . schlicht was publisher . she has served as publisher and regional manager in the past and assumed her current position as coo in 2010 . the company has long been recognized as an industry leader in content quality and progressive digital strategies .\nms . schlicht earned her bachelor of journalism from university of nebraska . she serves on the board of directors for the local media association and is currently vice - president . she is also a board member of the steamboat springs chamber resort association and was president of the organization in 1998 / 99 . ms . schlicht has been a member of the rotary club of steamboat springs for 22 years . she was named rotarian of the year in 2007 and served as president of the club in 2010 .\nms . schlicht is a past president of colorado press association ( 2003 ) and was named colorado newspaper person of the year in 2006 by the organization .\nms . schlicht is mother to two children , allison ( 13 ) and david ( 9 ) . she is an avid trail runner . the family enjoys many outdoor activities including skiing , biking and hiking .\narne l . hoel invested the first 25 - years of his career working for two large cpa firms and then a privately held media company . in 2009 he became self - employed developing a business turn - around strategy partnering in the acquisition of a variety of businesses and is now the managing member / member of a number of ventures including :\nautomobile dealerships operating in nevada and california with gross sales of $ 150 million ; reno dealership group llc dba reno buick gmc cadillac , norcal dealership group llc dba ukiah ford and carson car center llc dba carson car center . the operations of fast lane ventures llc dba mercedes - benz of reno were sold in 2015 to provide additional investment capital and the entity will be closed in 2016 .\nduring his career , arne has focused on company growth , start - up ventures , acquisitions , and turnarounds . in addition to the media and automobile businesses , he has owned companies in various industries including sheet metal fabrication , oil and gas wells , equipment leasing , off - shore warranty insurance , wine distribution , real estate leasing , real estate development and a foreign currency exchange fund . the most recent venture is a new home building company called legacy communities targeted to meet market demand in the reno , nevada area .\narne assumed the general manager position at reno buick gmc cadillac when the business was purchased in 2010 . upon completion of the turnaround strategy , he hired a general manager . in august of 2014 , arne again assumed the position of general manager at the dealership to focus on growth and is currently grooming his successor .\narne holds a b . s . degree accounting concentration from california state university sacramento ( 1983 ) .\nsince 2004 , he has been a managing director of levine leichtman capital partners , inc . ( \u201cllcp\u201d ) , a private equity firm with offices in los angeles , dallas , chicago , new york , london and the hague . llcp manages approximately $ 7 . 5 billion of institutional private equity capital . mr . romney is responsible for origination of new investment opportunities throughout the southern united states and the pacific northwestern united states from llcp\u2019s dallas office . he led the firm\u2019s efforts in the establishment of the investment offices in dallas , chicago , new york and london .\nmr . romney has over 35 years of experience in working with various size companies on their financing needs and capital structure requirements . he has previous experience in private equity , commercial banking , merchant banking , investment banking , and mergers and acquisition advisory services .\nmr . romney\u2019s industry experience includes manufacturing , steel , energy , petrochemical , distribution , hospitality , retail , and service companies . he has experience in servicing both private and public companies . mr . romney also has extensive experience in the investment and placement of senior and subordinated debt , commercial lending , mezzanine and equity investments , mergers and acquisition advisory services , and investment banking services .\nin addition , mr . romney has been involved with many troubled company situations . his experience with companies in transition includes assisting companies in workout situations , refinancing debt , bankruptcy advisory services , troubled company mergers and acquisition services and the placement of new debt or equity .\nmr . romney holds a bachelor of arts degree ( business management ) from the marriott school of management at brigham young university and a masters of business administration degree ( finance ) from the w . p . carey school of business at arizona state university . he is a member of the association for corporate growth and the turnaround management association .\nmr . romney resides in southlake , texas ( dallas , ft . worth area ) with his wife , jill . the romney\u2019s have six children , five of whom are married , and six grandchildren , with one due in october 2017 . he is active in leadership service to the lds church and the boy scouts of america . an avid runner , he enjoys participating in distance running and various sports .\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 .\ni worked in a local newsroom where i had very supportive coworkers and management . people were engaged and loved what they did , and did it well . an excellent balance of having autonomy in the assignments i tackled and guidance when i needed it . when i wanted to grow and have more challenges , my team helped me get there during my time working there and even after . even though i ' ve left , we still find professional educational opportunities for each other . comfortable and beautiful working space with up - to - date equipment . opportunities for good work to be recognized through company - wide awards and blogs .\nno cons - - i loved every minute i was working there . for some , working some evenings and weekends might be a bummer , but that ' s due to the nature of journalism as opposed to the company . when odd hours were required , it was fair : we were on rotation .\nas the journalism industry tightens its belt , stay true to the mission of the local paper - - to inform and help the community it serves . thanks for doing so so far !\ntwo - interview process : one with the advertising director and one with the same director and the publisher . for the second interview , they claimed they could only meet during a specific half - hour window of time , and then the publisher showed up 25 minutes late . ad director was pleasant , but claimed he ' d advised me of some job aspects in the first interview when he hadn ' t ; publisher was very unenthusiastic , contradicted everything the ad director had said in the prior interview , and left the meeting without so much as a goodbye . in all , they came across as very disorganized and in disagreement regarding the parameters of the position . i won ' t go into all the negative aspects of the meeting , but suffice to say that it was one of the most demoralizing interviews i ' ve ever attended .\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\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 )\ntransaction name : auto - generated name of transaction ( e . g . whatsapp acquired by facebook )\nat his weekend press conferences regarding the investigation of the shootings that killed six people and severely injured congresswoman gabrielle giffords , pima county sheriff clarence dupnik took some time to criticize gun - and mental - health - related legislation in arizona\u2014and the role of talk radio and cable news in polarizing the political debate .\ni think it ' s the vitriolic rhetoric that we hear day in and day out from people in the radio business , some people in the tv business , and what we see on tv and how our youngsters are being raised ,\nsaid dupnik saturday evening .\nthis has not become the nice united states of america most of us grew up in , and i think it ' s time we did the soul - searching .\ndupnik ' s criticism of what he considers hate - filled propaganda from the right is not new .\ni think america has been revved into high anger , and it ' s been done over the years primarily by radio talk - show hosts ,\ndupnik told the tucson weekly for a may 20 , 2010 , media watch piece .\n\u2026 they ' ve been basically bombarded with , ' hate america ; do away with taxes ; politicians are corrupt . ' i think as a result , we ' re starting to see some of the products of that anger . i think people who preach that philosophy are partly responsible for some of the stuff that ' s being channeled out of government .\ndupnik continued :\nit ' s ( the ) right - wing that i ' m talking about . they play to the anger of the people and the paranoia that ' s going on . i just think people ought to be more responsible . you have to take into consideration what ' s best for america .\nmuch of dupnik ' s focus has been on jon justice , the conservative morning host at kqth fm 104 . 1 . while justice was not specifically mentioned during any of dupnik ' s press conferences , it didn ' t take long for justice to respond . he went so far as to call for the sheriff ' s resignation .\ni feel incredibly bad for our brave pima county sheriff ' s officers who have to serve under clarence dupnik ,\njustice told the tucson weekly via e - mail on saturday .\nwithin hours of the horrific shooting that took place at the congresswoman ' s event , dupnik was telling local media that talk radio and the media was partly to blame , only to repeat his statements again during the press conference that was receiving national attention .\nwe have no idea at this point the motivation of this murderer ' s act ,\njustice wrote .\nyet dupnik took his moment in the spotlight to drive a political wedge into the event . they were reckless and dangerous statements made by someone who should have known better . he should have been using his time to help bring the community together . instead , his statements made tucson appear to be a city full of hate , bigotry and vitriol . to say , as dupnik did , that comments made on the airwaves essentially motivated this person to commit this crime is exactly what he blamed talk radio of doing , inciting through pure rhetoric . it was complete misuse of his power , and he owes the media in town , tv and radio , an apology for his horrible comments in the middle of such a tragic day . he should step down immediately from his position as pima county sheriff .\nat this stage , there is no evidence to suggest the alleged shooter , jared loughner , was in any way influenced by conservative talk radio . if anything , his mostly incoherent rants suggest something resembling an anarchist point of view . his new world order and one - world currency conspiracy - theory blatherings seem more in the realm of diatribes by jesse ventura and alex jones\u2014and nowhere near the easily accessible perspectives of justice , rush limbaugh and sean hannity .\nwhile local tv - news organizations dedicated the day on saturday , jan . 8\u2014and most of the weekend , for that matter\u2014to wall - to - wall coverage of the shooting , kvoa channel 4 had to balance some delicate issues .\nfor starters , kvoa was one of the news outlets that erroneously reported through their sources that giffords had died .\nother media outlets ( including the tucson weekly ) reported that giffords had died , but cited other media outlets rather than their own sources . ( full disclosure : the same goes for kcub am 1290 , where i participated in piecemeal live coverage . we were scheduled to broadcast our pregame show for the arizona men ' s basketball game against stanford ; the game was ultimately postponed . ) that was around 12 : 30 p . m . on saturday .\nit was not a decision we made lightly ,\nsaid kvoa general manager bill shaw via e - mail .\nwe heard the news repeatedly but waited to report until we checked on numerous sources . there were four independent sources ( two that were inside the hospital itself ) that gave us the information that she had passed away . in addition , there were national outlets that reported that she had passed away , including npr and fox news . plus , numerous websites reported the same . within a few minutes , ( kvoa reporter lupita murillo ) said that we were getting conflicting reports , and within a few more , said that , in fact , she was alive , and in surgery , fighting for her life .\nlater in the afternoon , kvoa faced major logistical programming issues : the station had to choose between coverage of the shooting and the nfl playoffs . the station chose nfl football in the 2 o ' clock hour .\nas amazing as it might seem for those in the media , and those glued to the news of what may be the most significant news event in modern tucson history , the reality is that many people weren ' t interested . instead , they wanted to watch football .\non a personal note , much of my profession is sports - related , and as a result , i ' m surrounded by friends who like sports . i mention this for perspective , for while i would have stayed with local news coverage , many of my sports - fan friends believe kvoa made the correct decision to go to football .\ni don ' t recall a situation like this in broadcasting . it is truly unprecedented ,\nshaw said .\nwe had major tragedy , and at the same time had two nfl games on our air . the decision to air the games was a tough one , but please do realize it was not an economic decision . we were fully staffed and had a full news operation from 11 a . m . ( saturday ) through 10 : 30 p . m . , and all coverage was without commercial inventory .\nwe did have a lot of feedback from our viewers demanding football . the overriding theme from their perspective was , ' we have been watching now for hours , and there is nothing really new ; please put the game on , and break in if you need to . we have plenty of places to get the news , but you are the only place to get the games . '\nultimately , i made the decision to air the games , because in the end , it was in the best interest of the viewers . we ran news coverage everywhere but in the actual games , and upon review , nothing was missed . we carried the news conference following the first game and gave updates throughout . we monitored all the news coverage both nationally and locally , and there was no shortage of information either on ( the air ) , on our website or elsewhere .\nall in all , i believe the kvoa news staff and the coverage was outstanding under very difficult circumstances , and ( we ) kept our viewers fully informed throughout and will continue to do so .\nin addition to the glitches one might expect during a day full of news coverage\u2014highlighted by , but not limited to , the inability of local stations to seamlessly transition from the national high - definition feed to local inserts\u2014kvoa constantly battled the technical logistics of bouncing between news updates and the games . the station broke into halftime coverage of the indianapolis colts / new york jets game , but didn ' t appropriately time the segment . as a result , the station cut away in the middle of a packaged piece to rejoin the second half of the game , which was already in progress .\nby airing the nfl doubleheader , kvoa may have opened the door for other news operations to exploit that decision . the salespeople for chief competitors kgun channel 9 and kold channel 13 can say their station stayed with coverage throughout , and ask :\nto whom would you rather commit your local news - advertising dollars ? the station committed to major local news coverage , or the station that played the football games ?\ni agree ,\nshaw said about the fact that the decision could be exploited ,\nbut in the end , you have to make the call .\nregarding cases like this , many station - licensing agreements include the vague discretionary concept of\nin the public interest ,\nwhich was designed precisely for breaking - news events . it ' s what stations can fall back on to deal with irate callers upset with program interruptions .\non sunday morning , kold did broadcast an nfl playoff game in its entirety , and cut into numerous commercial breaks for local news drops . while there was significantly less new information that day , the decision did pre - empt a live fbi press conference .\nexcellent family - owned media company\u2026nice geographical location\u2026a successful daily newspaper operation that is growing\u2026and we need an experienced publisher . the montrose press is accepting applications and resumes for this opportunity in southwest colorado .\nthe montrose press is an award - winning 6 - day - a - week morning newspaper that is enhanced by the community\u2019s favorite website , a local magazine and a powerful total market coverage ( tmc ) product . in addition , the company has a sizeable commercial printing operation . we are actively engaged in our community and are proud that our architecturally appealing work place enhances the friendly environment for our staff and customers ."]}
{"id": 55483, "summary": [{"text": "dynamit nobel ag is a german chemical and weapons company whose headquarters is in troisdorf .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "it was founded in 1865 by alfred nobel . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "dynamit nobel", "paragraphs": ["hle nobel ag , dynamit nobel , and buderus , and the deutsche bank ag . the group\nmainly automobile manufacturing . dynamit nobel has ten production plants in germany . the principal foreign subsidiaries are in\nsince 1959 , after becoming a part of the flick group , the company has been called dynamit nobel ag . dynamit nobel operates in selected markets of chemistry and technology . explosive chemistry continues to be one of the firm\nhle , ernst grosch of dynamit nobel , and dr . wolfgang laaf of buderus . all three subsidiaries are legally independent\nin 1968 that the nobel family would not allow it to be named a nobel prize .\nchemetall is integrated into dynamit nobel , which becomes part of metallgesellschaft ( later renamed into \u201cmg technologies\u201d ) in the same year .\nthe profile of alfred nobel appears on the side of the nobel peace center in oslo , norway .\ns main fields of activity . in the field of special chemistry , dynamit nobel has applied its experience in treating hazardous chemical reactions to the development and production of added - value organic intermediates . with its years of tradition and quality , dynamit nobel is one of the world\ninconclusive negotiations between the claims conference and the flick concern regarding compensation of former forced laborers who worked for dynamit nobel , a flick subsidiary .\ns chemical interests were focused on dynamit nobel . kyocera europa elektronische bauelemente gmbh at plochingen was founded as a joint venture with the kyocera corporation of\nin 1885 , nobel succeeded in uniting three of his largest competitors in the explosives market with dynamit ag to form the deutsche union . dr . gustav aufschl\nalfred nobel is born in stockholm , sweden . in the same year , his father \u0096 immanuel nobel \u0096 goes bankrupt .\nnobel - dynamite trust co ( london , uk ) is formed by merging dag and the nobel ' s explosives company .\npage one of alfred bernhard nobel ' s four - page will . the document contains the source of the nobel prizes .\nmg technologies divest their specialty chemicals business . as part of the mg chemical group dynamit nobel , chemetall is acquired by rockwood specialties , inc , effective august , 1st .\nalfred nobel improves the blasting cap design and moves to germany to set up the alfred nobel & co factory in kr\u00fcmmel near hamburg .\nmarta helena nobel - oleinikoff ( russian : \u043c\u0430\u0440\u0442\u0430 \u043b\u044e\u0434\u0432\u0438\u0433\u043e\u0432\u043d\u0430 \u043d\u043e\u0431\u0435\u043b\u044c - \u043e\u043b\u0435\u0439\u043d\u0438\u043a\u043e\u0432\u0430 ) , n\u00e9e marta helena nobel ( 9 october 1881 , saint petersburg \u2013 1973 , stockholm ) , was a swedish - russian physician and philanthropist and member of the nobel family . she was the daughter of industrialist and humanitarian ludvig nobel and the niece of alfred nobel .\nin 1886 , the nobel dynamite trust company was formed by the british and german nobel companies and a number of independent german dynamite producers .\nthis factory complex ( alfred nobel dynamit aktion gesellschaft ) was built in 1939 and was also used as subcamp for the gross rosen concentration camp . it was blown up in 1945 .\nmla style :\nalfred nobel timeline\n. nobelprize . org . nobel media ab 2014 . web . 9 jul 2018 . < urltoken >\ndyno nobel is a leading supplier of industrial explosives and blasting services to the mining , quarrying , seismic and construction industries . visit dyno nobel .\nsince 2004 dynamit nobel defence is an independent corporation which emerged from the dynamit nobel ag . from the beginning of the last century our location in burbach - w\u00fcrgendorf belonged to the alfred nobel group , where also the classical dynamite - invented by nobel - was manufactured . the defence activities of the enterprise were concentrated here at the beginning of the years 2000 and from this site we supply today our products to ministries and governments worldwide . of course , all our business is subject to the strict export regulations of our federal government .\norica will form three international explosives joint ventures . it will take 49 % in a venture with dynamit nobel ( troisdorf , germany ) to develop and manufacture electronic detonators worldwide . . . .\nnobel establishes the british dynamite company ( ardeer , scotland , uk ) . in 1877 the company name is changed to nobel ' s explosives company .\nmla style :\nalfred nobel in kr\u00fcmmel\n. nobelprize . org . nobel media ab 2014 . web . 9 jul 2018 . < urltoken >\nan entirely new industry grew up , based on nobel ' s patents and with nobel as the initiator . within ten years , 16 explosives producing factories had been founded in 14 countries with nobel as shareholder or co - owner .\nin 1863 , nobel invented the nobel patent detonator or blasting cap for detonating nitroglycerin . the detonator used a strong shock rather than heat combustion to ignite the explosives . the nobel company built the first factory to manufacture nitroglycerin and dynamite .\n\u2026the swedish inventor and industrialist alfred nobel . the nobel prizes are widely regarded as the most prestigious awards given for intellectual achievement in the world . to browse nobel prize winners alphabetically , chronologically , and by prize , see below . \u2026\nthese four companies were founded before nobel had invented dynamite . the companies were based on nobel ' s patent for the method of industrially manufacturing\nblasting oil\nand for its safe detonation by nobel ' s invention of the detonating cap .\n* ragnhild lundstr\u00f6m is professor emeritus at the institute of economic history , uppsala university , sweden . she has written a thesis about alfred nobel ' s companies entitled alfred nobel som internationell f\u00f6retagare ( alfred nobel as international industrialist ) , 1974 .\nmla style :\nalfred nobel ' s dynamite companies\n. nobelprize . org . nobel media ab 2014 . web . 9 jul 2018 . < urltoken >\nfor the nobel prizes . that year alfred\u2019s brother ludvig had died while staying in\nger became chairman of the management board in 1889 . as a result of nobel\ndetailing the development and operational history of the dynamit - nobel panzerfaust 3 single - shot disposable anti - tank rocket launcher . entry last updated on 10 / 24 / 2017 ; authored by staff writer ; content urltoken\nin the nobel dynamite trust , nobel held 6 percent of the shares , in the latin trust , 2 percent . he was made an honorary president of the nobel dynamite trust co . which implied that he would not take active part in the company ' s affairs . nobel was happy , he could now retreat to his research .\nbut the origins of the nobel prizes , and the life of alfred nobel , tell a very different story , one tainted by the deaths of untold thousands of people .\na discussion of alfred nobel , fritz haber , and the social responsibility of chemists .\n* birgitta lemmel was head of information of the nobel foundation in 1986 - 1996 .\nthe crimean war rages . the nobel company flourishes at first , but goes bankrupt as the war ends and the russian military cancels orders . alfred nobel searches desperately for new products . nikolai n . zinin , nobel ' s chemistry teacher , reminds him of nitroglycerin .\non the occasion of the planned sale of the shares in dynamit nobel by the flick concern to deutsche bank , the claims conference renews its demand for compensation , which leads to payment of 5 million dm to the former forced laborers .\nalfred nobel hires ragnar sohlman , who he later names executor of his will and testament .\nalfred nobel dies at his home in san remo , italy , on 10 december 1896 .\nthe nobel prizes were established by none other than inventor alfred nobel . but besides being the namesake behind one of the most prestigious awards given annually for academic , cultural and scientific achievements , nobel is also well - known for making it possible for people to blow things up .\nemil , alfred nobel ' s brother , is killed during the preparation of nitroglycerin at heleneborg , stockholm . nobel continues his experiments and forms the company nitroglycerin ab in stockholm , sweden .\nbarbe became a shareholder in the germany company , now renamed dynamit ag or dag . nobel ' s german partners , who already owned a considerable part of the shares in the italian company , also became shareholders in the french and swiss companies .\nchentechnik gmbh ; buderus sell gmbh ; edelstahlwerke buderus aktiengesellschaft ; buderus handel gmbh ; logana - speditionsgesellschaft mbh ; tbg mittelhessische lieferbeton gmbh & co kg ; senkingwerk gmbh ; wetzlarer bauverein gmbh ; buderus corporation ( u . s . a . ) ; buderus austria ag heiateduik gmbh ; edelstahlwerke buderus nederland b . v . ( netherlands ) ; dynamit nobel aktiengesellschaft ; sprengstoff - handels - gesellschaft mbh ; sprengstoff - verwartungs - gesellschaft mbh ; vereinigte jute spinnereien und weboreien gmbh ; eurodyn sprengmittel - gesellschaft mbh ; sprengmittelvertrieb in beyern gmbh ; menzolit gmbh ; dynamit nobel rws inc . ( u . s . a . ) ; leslie hewett ltd , ( u . k . ) ; bedec chasse s . a . ( france ) ; dynamit nobel ib\nthe third and final will of alfred nobel is signed at the swedish - norwegian club in paris .\nhle nobel ag . heribert blaschke was named as chairman of the board . his three colleagues on feno\nwe can only speculate about the reasons for nobel\u2019s establishment of the prizes that bear his name . he was\nstatue in memory of alfred nobel at the dynamite factory in kr\u00fcmmel - victory of technology over natural forces .\ns shareholding in dynamit nobel was taken over by the parent organization , the flick group . at the end of the 1970s an extensive rationalization and expansion program was carried out . it was planned that each product should be assigned to the most cost - efficient production source . by 1984 feldm\n. after numerous fatal accidents had taken place , greater precautionary measures were taken in handling the dangerous product . nobel\nfeldm\u00fchle nobel ag .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nnobel was reportedly stunned by what he read , and as a result became determined to do something to improve his legacy . one year before he died in 1896 , nobel signed his last will and testament , which set aside the majority of his vast estate to establish the five nobel prizes , including one awarded for the pursuit of peace .\npartly as a result , israel gets nuclear - capable submarines from the germans , as well as any other weapons it wants . this time the israelis wanted more modern launchers for rocket - propelled grenades and anti - armor weapons , made by dynamit nobel defence near the western german town of siegen .\nalfred nobel leaves paris and settles in san remo , italy , after a dispute with the french government over ballistite .\n. upon his return to st . petersburg , nobel worked in his father\u2019s factory , which made military equipment during the\nas early as 1878 , barbe had suggested a meerger of all the nobel companies . however , the time was not yet ripe . nobel had been but mildly interested , and the then manager of the british company had been directly adverse to the idea . for several years nobel continued to believe that his new invention , blasting gelatine , would eliminate competition .\n. later , when the union called for a work stoppage in the key sectors , other workers spontaneously joined the strike . at dynamit nobel in troisdorf , the action began with a spontaneous walkout on the part of skilled workers in the explosives factories . at clouth - gummiwerken in cologne , where the strike lasted\nalfred nobel buys a small machine works ( bofors - gullsp\u00e5ng ) and a manor ( bj\u00f6rkborn ) at karlskoga , sweden .\nthe prospects seemed most promising in scotland where nobel had managed to interest some industrialists and merchants . the negotiations lasted for three years which was due mostly to the fact that nobel ' s and the scottish financiers ' terms were difficult to reconcile . nobel wanted a larger share in the company than the scots were willing to cede . this was solved by a compromise .\nthe last page of alfred bernhard nobel ' s will , which he signed in paris on nov . 27 , 1895 .\nsseldorf produces paper and technical ceramics , dynamit nobel ag in troisdorf manufactures explosives and plastics , and buderus ag in wetzlar , which manufactures specialty steel and foundry products , is one of the leading manufacturers in the heating - technology and machine - tool engineering sectors . each of the three feno subsidiaries has a long tradition of independent industrial production .\nnobel developed dynamite in the 1860s by combining liquid nitroglycerin with an inert porous material such as charcoal or diatomaceous earth . nitroglycerin plasticizes collodion ( a form of nitrocellulose ) to form blasting gelatin , a very powerful explosive . nobel\u2019s discovery of this action led to the development\u2026\nfeldm\u00fchle nobel ag .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nin 1885 , nobel did not own above 6 percent in any company except the british one , where he held 25 percent . nobel , as well as the british nobel company , was forced to rely on negotiations to get the trust company formed . the negotiations lasted for more than two years . first after sizeable concessions on the part of the british company were the german companies willing to enter into agreements .\nnobel ' s german partner would have preferred to expand the german firm into a large exporting company . nobel , however , had other visions . he obtained patents on dynamite in several countries and set out to find capitalists willing to back the start of production in these countries .\non october 21 , 1833 , alfred bernhard nobel was born in stockholm , sweden . his family moved to st . petersburg in russia when he was nine years old . nobel prided himself on the many countries he lived in during his lifetime and considered himself a world citizen .\nhle nobel ( feno ) has existed only since 1986 . feno is the legal successor to friedrich flick industriever waltung kgaa , which became an\nfor more than 100 years , the nobel prizes have recognized the finest in human achievements , from literature and science to the nobel peace prize , which is given\nto the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations , the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses ,\naccording to the last will and testament of founder alfred nobel .\nalfred bernhard nobel was born in 1833 in stockholm , sweden . his father , immanuel nobel , was an inventor and engineer who struggled financially for much of his life . forced to declare bankruptcy , immanuel left sweden and began working in st . petersburg , russia , where he impressed the czar ith one of his inventions \u2014 submerged explosive mines that could thwart a naval invasion . [ quiz : test your nobel knowledge ]\nin the years before the outbreak of world war i , dynamit ag made several significant discoveries and improvements , such as nobelit , involving the addition of effervescent materials to the explosive for which a patent was applied in 1903 .\nnobel registered a private firm in his own name and later was joined by his solicitor as partner . both partners put up capital in the firm . nobel borrowed most of his capital by using his shares in the swedish company as collateral and , in addition , he invested the cash he had received from the norwegian company . he needed the capital for his german firm . alfred nobel owned 57 percent in the german firm .\nnobel ' s and barbe ' s share in the french and swiss companies diminished , but nobel ' s german partners lost the majority they had held in the old german firm , at the time by far the largest continental dynamite company , with profits exceeding all the other companies combined .\n\u20261867 by the swedish physicist alfred nobel . dynamite is based on nitroglycerin but is much safer to handle than nitroglycerin alone . by mixing the nitroglycerin with kieselguhr , a porous siliceous earth , in proportions that left an essentially dry and granular material , nobel produced a solid that was resistant to shock\u2026\nimmanuel nobel travels to finland and then to st petersburg , russia , where he starts a mechanical workshop ; he leaves his family behind in sweden .\nalfred nobel invents blasting gelatine in paris and patents it in 1876 . he establishes soci\u00e9t\u00e9 g\u00e9n\u00e9rale pour la fabrication de la dynamite in paris , france .\n, near varmland , that became the nucleus of the well - known bofors arms factory . besides explosives , nobel made many other inventions , such as\nwhich was developed by dynamit nobel , and an highly advanced optical sight for targeting . but it was the weapon\u2019s firing mechanism which really set it apart from other assault rifles , as well as being a fine example of german engineering . as each bullet would be rotated 90 degress before it was fired off , a complex process which worked very well and gave the gun a high rate of fire\nengland is a jewel worth the rest of the world . a dynamite company there would have the entire empire as its market ,\nwrote nobel .\n, a swede who later became sponsor of the nobel prize , founded this company in 1865 . as a result of his technochemical studies of nitroglycerine he invented\nbefore all that , however , the swedish industrialist , engineer , and inventor built bridges and buildings in his nation ' s capital stockholm . it was his construction work that inspired nobel to research new methods of blasting rock . so in 1860 , the nobel first started experimenting with an explosive chemical substance called nitroglycerin .\ndupont canada\u2019s roots go back to 1876 and an investment in ontario\u2019s hamilton powder company that thrived supplying nitroglycerine to canada\u2019s railway builders . in 1911 the nobel interests , who also had invested heavily in hamilton , persuaded dupont to form canadian explosives ( cxl ) , owned 45 percent by dupont and 55 percent by nobel .\nnitroglycerin itself , however , remained difficult to transport and extremely dangerous to handle . so dangerous , in fact , that nobel\u2019s nitroglycerin factory blew up in 1864 , killing his younger brother emil and several other people . undaunted by this tragic accident , nobel built several factories to manufacture nitroglycerin for use in concert with his blasting caps . these factories were as safe as the knowledge of the time allowed , but accidental explosions still occasionally occurred . nobel\u2019s second important invention was that of\nprevious humanitarian disarmament treaties show that getting the treaty ( and even winning a nobel peace prize ) is actually the easy part and the hard work comes now .\ndynamitaktiengesellschaft ( dag ) , formerly alfred nobel & co ( hamburg , germany ) , is formed . alfred nobel advertises for a housekeeper / personal secretary , meets with bertha kinsky von chinic und tettau ( later von suttner ) and hires her . she leaves his employment after a short time and becomes a leading peace activist .\nbecause the elder nobel disapproved of alfred ' s interest in poetry , he sent his son abroad to further his training in chemistry and engineering . while studying in paris , nobel met italian chemist ascanio sobrero , who in 1847 invented nitroglycerin , the oily , liquid explosive made by combining glycerin with nitric acid and sulfuric acid .\nin the late 19th century , new explosives began to challenge the dominance of black powder . alfred nobel\u2019s invention of dynamite introduced a blasting explosive three times more powerful .\nthe gelatinized nitroglycerine explosive that nobel had invented in 1875 - and patented all over the world - was certainly an improvement above dynamite , so that in that respect nobel ' s opinion proved correct in the long run . however , both the managements of several dynamite companies , not least that of the british one , as well as customers , were in the beginning hesitant . thus , instead of producing a monopoly product , many of the nobel companies had to face strong competition from other dynamite manufacturers .\nwhen he died in 1896 , nobel stipulated the year before in his last will and testament that 94 percent of his total assets go toward the creation of an endowment fund to honor achievements in physical science , chemistry , medical science or physiology , literary work and service toward peace . hence , the nobel prize is awarded yearly to people whose work helps humanity . in total , alfred nobel held three hundred and fifty - five patents in the fields of electrochemistry , optics , biology , and physiology .\nat the age of 40 alfred nobel is a wealthy man . he moves to paris and settles at avenue malakoff . the manufacture of nitroglycerin and dynamite starts at ardeer .\n, a porous siliceous earth , and the resulting mixture was much safer to use and easier to handle than nitroglycerin alone . nobel named the new product dynamite ( from greek\ntowards the middle of the 1880s , conditions for several of the nobel companies were reversed . the italian and swiss companies , which on barbe ' s initiative merged into dynamite nobel in 1880 , had grown quickly . their combined profits were larger than those of the british company , which on the other hand had to face increasing competition , particularly from german manufacturers . around 1883 , the british , german , italian - swiss , and spanish nobel companies were about the same size with regard to both sales and profits .\nfinally , in 1867 , alfred nobel found that by mixing nitroglycerin with diatomaceous earth ( known as kieselguhr in german ) , the resulting compound was a stable paste that could be shaped into short sticks that mining companies might use to blast through rock . nobel patented this invention as\ndynamite ,\nfrom the greek word dunamis , or\npower .\nalfred nobel goes to paris and works for one year in the laboratory of t . jules pelouze . he also travels to italy , germany and the united states ( us ) .\nin 1864 , albert nobel founded nitroglycerin ab in stockholm , sweden . in 1865 , he built the alfred nobel & co . factory in kr\u00fcmmel near hamburg , germany . in 1866 , he established the united states blasting oil company in the u . s . in 1870 , he established the soci\u00e9t\u00e9 g\u00e9n\u00e9ral pour la fabrication de la dynamite in paris , france .\nnobel establishes the united states blasting oil company in the us . a violent explosion destroys the kr\u00fcmmel plant . experimenting on a raft anchored on the river elbe , alfred nobel tries to make nitroglycerin safer to handle . he finds that nitroglycerin is stabilized by the addition of kieselguhr ( a siliceous deposit ; also known as diatomaceous earth ) , and calls this mixture dynamite .\nin 1864 nobel founded nitroglycerin aktiebolaget ab in sweden . it was a joint - stock company with a fairly small amount of capital , paid in mostly by a stockholm merchant . for his patents nobel received 49 . 6 percent of the shares in the company , besides a cash payment . a factory was built in vinterviken , 10 kilometers from the center of stockholm .\nfrom 1883 , several forms of mergers were discussed . barbe wanted a merger of all the nobel companies . the german manufacturers , including a group on the board of the german nobel company , wanted a cartel consisting only of german companies for the german market . they were quite content with a price agreement with the non - german companies - and such an agreement was concluded in 1884 - since they expected to gain further ground in the british colonies . nobel was willing to approve any form of merger , as long as the british company and its competitors were included .\nin 1866 nobel went to the united states , the main purpose being to defend his patent rights there . after having done so successfully , he devoted himself to the formation of a nitroglycerine company .\n14 g of wittebsole w35 ( trademark , a product of dynamit novel ) was molten at 60\u00b0c . after cooling to 40\u00b0c , 1 g of pranoprofen was dissolved . the mixture was stirred to homogenize and filled in containers to obtain 20 suppositories , each weighing 0 . 75 g and containing 50 mg of pranoprofen .\nthough nitroglycerine was considered too unsafe to have any practical use , the nobel family \u2014 which now had several profitable enterprises in russia and sweden \u2014 continued to investigate its potential for commercial and industrial uses .\n11 , 250 mg of wittebsole h15 ( trademark , a product of dynamit novel ) was molten at 60\u00b0c to dissolve 750 mg of pranoprofen therein . after cooling to 40\u00b0c , the mixture was stirred to homogenize and filled in containers to obtain 10 suppositories , each weighing 1 . 2 g and containing 75 mg of pranoprofen .\nnobel consistently acted as a spokesman for the british company . ironically enough , when nobel finally wanted to see the companies merged , he had lost the power to enforce such a project . in the beginning of the 1880s he had sold out the larger portion of his shares in the dynamite companies and placed the money in his brother ' s petroleum company in russia which at the time had great financial difficulties .\nalthough highly integrated with regard to ownership , the nobel companies did not act as a group ; they did not form a multinational . despite the fact that nobel and barbe held a near majority of shares in all the companies , except the french one , they did not have the decisive influence . only in the italian and swiss companies , the two smallest and so far least successful , was this the case .\n, with a share capital of 3 . 5 million marks . alfred nobel managed the company until 1879 , when he became chairman of the supervisory board , a position he held until his death in 1896 .\ninternational coatings ( london ) , part of akzo nobel ' s marine and protective coatings business , has acquired chartek , the hydrocarbon fire - protection coatings business of textron ( boston ) . terms . . .\nfully aware of the great potential markets for his new explosive , nobel was eager to start production in other countries . in the later part of 1865 , he left sweden , never to return except for visits .\nin 1894 , alfred nobel acquired bofors . his reasons were probably partly nostalgic and practical . although he had lived most of his life outside sweden , he wanted to return to settle there during his final years .\nstarting with a joint - stock company in stockholm , nobel would years after establish the first international holding company in the world , the nobel dynamite trust company . this was a new phenomenon in the business world : a company whose purpose was to own shares in other companies in several countries and control and manage their joint business . its head office coordinated production , sales , investments and purchase of raw materials in a way similar to that of multinational enterprises of today .\n. nobel subsidiaries operating dynamite factories were founded in many countries , and production rose from 11 tons in 1867 to 5 , 000 tons in 1876 . in 1876 , in the wake of this industrialization , the company was converted into an\nnobel obtains the first patent on nitroglycerin ( blasting oil ) as an industrial explosive . he develops and patents a detonator ( blasting cap ) for triggering the explosion of nitroglycerin . he also moves to stockholm , where he continues his experiments .\n\u201cpower\u201d ) and was granted patents for it in great britain ( 1867 ) and the united states ( 1868 ) . dynamite established nobel\u2019s fame worldwide and was soon put to use in blasting tunnels , cutting canals , and building railways and roads .\nin december 1953 the company was released from allied control . dynamit ag focused on its former explosives and plastics divisions and also became active in the chemicals sector . in subsequent years , the losses sustained during the war were made good by new acquisitions . faced with acute shortages of natural fatty acids , an essential raw material , the company increased its involvement in the production of chemical base products .\nin early 1865 nobel founded his second nitroglycerine company but later divested his shares and received cash for his patents . this was the only time he did so . otherwise , he also obtained shares when turning his patents over to a new nitroglycerine company .\ndoes this mean armour is catching up with weapons technology ? hardly . armour is getting better , but weapons are getting deadlier . consider the panzerfaust 3 ( literally , \u201ctankfist\u201d ) , a shoulder - fired anti - tank guided missile that flies at more than 720kph ( 450mph ) . after striking its target , the exploding warhead shoots out a spike of copper at more than 7km a second ( 25 , 200kph ) with enough energy to blast through a metre of steel , or any armoured vehicle used today , according to its manufacturer , dynamit nobel defence . ( like many defence suppliers , it makes both weapons and anti - weapon systems . )\n, was a much more powerful explosive , but it was so unstable that it could not be handled with any degree of safety . nevertheless , nobel in 1862 built a small factory to manufacture nitroglycerin , and at the same time he undertook research in the hope of finding a safe way to control the explosive\u2019s detonation . in 1863 he invented a practical detonator consisting of a wooden plug inserted into a larger charge of nitroglycerin held in a metal container ; the explosion of the plug\u2019s small charge of black powder serves to detonate the much more powerful charge of liquid nitroglycerin . this detonator marked the beginning of nobel\u2019s reputation as an inventor as well as the fortune he was to acquire as a maker of explosives . in 1865 nobel invented an improved detonator called a\nnobel himself , however , remains a figure of paradoxes and contradictions : a brilliant , lonely man , part pessimist and part idealist , who invented the powerful explosives used in modern warfare but also established the world\u2019s most prestigious prizes for intellectual services rendered to humanity .\nwhen barbe entered the scene , matters accelerated considerably . barbe was a born entrepreneur , sometimes too pushy according to nobel , who was himself a very cautious person when it came to economic matters , perhaps affected by the experience of his father ' s two bankruptcies .\nnobel\u2019s original fuse - type blasting cap remained virtually unchanged for many years , except for the substitution of 90\u201310 and 80\u201320 mixtures of mercury fulminate and potassium chlorate for the pure fulminate . this did not affect the performance materially and provided a substantial economy . mercury fulminate is\u2026\nin relation to its potential market in the mining industry , by far the largest in europe , the british nobel company was a rather small company . in 1877 , it was reorganized into nobel ' s explosives co . and its share capital increased tenfold . in britain and only there was dynamite completely protected by patents during the latter half of the 1870s . the company ' s profits were quite satisfactory during the duration of the dynamite patent , as was the rate of return on capital , although in no sense exceptional for the time .\nin 1887 , barbe managed to merge the remaining nobel companies , the french , the spanish and the italian - swiss , into la soci\u00e9t\u00e9 centrale , also called the latin trust . this was more of a financial matter , since there was no competition between these companies .\nthe shah also contributed a statement to the daily press celebrating the chancellor as a nobel peace prize laureate , because the shah also has no ideological biases ; concerning cheap labor in iran , concerning stable political conditions in iran , not to mention raw materials and certain nearby markets .\n, which he patented the following year . again by chance , he had discovered that mixing a solution of nitroglycerin with a fluffy substance known as nitrocellulose results in a tough , plastic material that has a high water resistance and greater blasting power than ordinary dynamites . in 1887 nobel introduced\nin the 1870s and \u201980s nobel built a network of factories throughout europe to manufacture dynamite , and he formed a web of corporations to produce and market his explosives . he also continued to experiment in search of better ones , and in 1875 he invented a more powerful form of dynamite ,\n\u2026immanuel nobel and his son alfred made extensive studies of its commercial potential in the years 1859\u201361 . in 1862 they built a crude plant at heleneborg , sweden ; alfred , a chemist , was basically responsible for the design of this factory that was efficient and relatively safe considering the state of knowledge\u2026\nthe international campaign to abolish nuclear weapons ( ican ) , winner of the 2017 nobel peace prize for efforts to promote denuclearization through a treaty - based solution , presented the \u201ckorean peninsula denuclearization roadmap\u201d at a press conference in singapore ahead of the historic meeting between kim jong - un and donald trump .\nin the british dynamite company ltd . that was founded in 1871 with a share capital of \u00a324 , 000 - even for its time a fairly small company - nobel received three - eights of the shares for his patents and himself bought additional shares , so that he held half of the total number .\nthe invention of dynamite revolutionized the mining , construction and demolition industries . railroad companies could now safety blast through mountains , opening up vast stretches of the earth ' s surface to exploration and commerce . as a result , nobel \u2014 who eventually garnered 355 patents on his many inventions \u2014 grew fantastically wealthy .\nand caroline nobel . immanuel was an inventor and engineer who had married caroline andrietta ahlsell in 1827 . the couple had eight children , of whom only alfred and three brothers reached adulthood . alfred was prone to illness as a child , but he enjoyed a close relationship with his mother and displayed a lively\nit was the leading men in the british dynamite company , including nobel , who were most active in trying to get a trust company formed . it was the british company that had most to gain from a merger whereby exports would be regulated ; its export market was twice the size of its home market .\ncompetition was hard in germany and great britain . besides dag there were now eight other dynamite producing companies in germany . in britain , german manufacturers and the british nobel company fought over the market and dynamite prices fell . competition was also spreading to the british colonies , especially to the very lucrative australian market .\nby 1927 the firm had expanded into chemical production and dupont and ici , the british chemical giant that succeeded nobel , renamed the firm canadian industries limited ( cil ) . during the great depression . dupont assumed a more dominant role in the partnership due to the success of products such as duco paints and cellophane .\ndynamite , of course , had other uses , and it wasn ' t long before military authorities began using it in warfare , including dynamite cannons used during the spanish - american war . though he ' s widely credited with being a pacifist , it ' s not known whether nobel approved of dynamite ' s military use or not .\nfor hundreds of years , black powder was the only explosive available for civilian as well as military purposes . alfred nobel ' s invention of the detonator ensured a controlled explosion of nitroglycerine and made it possible to introduce this much stronger explosive on the civilian explosives market . his second important invention , dynamite , facilitated the transport and handling of nitroglycerine .\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\nmines and machine tools . the nobel family left stockholm in 1842 to join the father in st . petersburg . alfred\u2019s newly prosperous parents were now able to send him to private tutors , and he proved to be an eager pupil . he was a competent chemist by age 16 and was fluent in english , french , german , and russian as well as swedish .\n1958 - the duslo plant ( dusik\u00e1re\u0148 \u0161a\u013ea ) was established 1960 - the start of the industrial fertilizers production 1966 - the beginning of duslo - the national enterprise of \u0161a\u013ea 1981 - starting production of rubber chemicals 1989 - the legal format of duslo was changed to a state enterprise 1990 - obtaining authorization for the foreign trading market 1994 - the establishment of the joint stock company duslo , a . s . 2005 - duslo became part of the agrofert holding group , a . s . 2006 - merger with istrochem , a . s . ( istrochem : 1873 - establishment of the dynamit nobel factory , 2002 - istrochem , a . s . - part of the group agrofert holding , a . s . ) 2007 - purchase of a part of production facilities in chemko str\u00e1\u017eske , establishment of hnojiv\u00e1 duslo s . r . o . 2016 - merger with hnojiv\u00e1 duslo s . r . o . 2016 - start of the building of the new ammonia production unit\nthe sons , who had taken over their father ' s company winkler & co . in hamburg , had earlier been impressed by alfred nobel ' s demonstrations of the explosive power of nitroglycerine . times were bad and trade with sweden was becoming less profitable so the brothers were searching for a new product . they found what they were seeking in alfred ' s blasting oil .\nin june of that year , the united states blasting oil company was incorporated . the company was given a share capital of $ 1 , 000 , 000 , of which nobel received 25 percent for transferring his patent rights . he also received $ 10 , 000 in cash and was to receive another $ 10 , 000 when production had reached 1 , 000 pounds a day .\nnitroglycerin was first invented by italian chemist ascanio sobrero in 1846 . in its natural liquid state , nitroglycerin is very volatile . nobel understood this and in 1866 discovered that mixing nitroglycerine with silica would turn the liquid into a malleable paste called dynamite . one advantage that dynamite had over nitroglycerin was that it could be cylinder - shaped for insertion into the drilling holes used for mining .\ncharles j . pedersen , dupont\u2019s only nobel laureate , received a master\u2019s degree in organic chemistry from the massachusetts institute of technology ( mit ) in 1927 and began his career with dupont at the chambers works\u2019 jackson laboratory in deepwater , n . j . one of pedersen\u2019s early accomplishments was to improve the process for making the\nanti - knock\ngasoline additive , tetraethyl lead .\nthe ottawa treaty provides an excellent example of the results of increasing meaningful participation of women , women\u2019s organizations and networks in peace and security work . the 1997 nobel peace prize laureate international campaign to ban landmines ( icbl ) , a driving force behind the negotiation and the ongoing implementation of the ottawa treaty , has always been a women - led movement . in the icbl women lead at the national and international levels .\nthe nobel companies varied considerably in their development and success . throughout the 1870s , the german company , with its five factories , was the largest with regard to both production and exports , and until the middle of the decade , with regard to profits as well . after 1876 , however , the company ' s business stagnated , due both to a decreasing demand and to keen competition within germany from other dynamite manufacturers .\non july 7 2017 , we collectively held our breath as the votes to adopt the text came up one by one on the screen and collectively we applauded , cried and hugged when the votes showed an overwhelming majority of states in favour . later in the year , we collectively celebrated the treaty being opened for signature and then the nobel peace prize . with courage , conviction and collective action , this group of ordinary people had changed the world .\n. the french newspapers reported ludvig\u2019s death but confused him with alfred , and one paper sported the headline \u201cle marchand de la mort est mort\u201d ( \u201cthe merchant of death is dead . \u201d ) perhaps alfred nobel established the prizes to avoid precisely the sort of posthumous reputation suggested by this premature obituary . it is certain that the actual awards he instituted reflect his lifelong interest in the fields of physics , chemistry , physiology , and literature . there is also abundant evidence that his friendship with the prominent austrian pacifist\nfrancis gurney du pont ( 1850 - 1904 ) was the youngest son of alexis i . du pont and the grandson of e . i . du pont .\nfrank\nserved as superintendent of the upper and lower hagley yards before becoming general manager of carney ' s point , n . j . , in 1891 . there he conducted research into alfred nobel ' s formula for smokeless powder . in 1893 , with the assistance of his cousin pierre du pont , frank developed a successful smokeless powder for shotguns .\nnonetheless , he found out what others thought of his invention when , in 1888 , his brother ludvig died . though some journalistic error , alfred ' s obituary was widely printed instead , and he was scorned for being the man who made millions through the deaths of others . once french newspaper wrote\nle marchand de la mort est mort ,\nor\nthe merchant of death is dead .\nthe obituary went on to describe nobel as a man\nwho became rich by finding ways to kill more people faster than ever before .\nsome months before the trust was formed , he wrote to the manager of nobel ' s explosives :\ni care not a straw whether a trust company is formed or not , but i care a great deal about my technical labor , and i find it high time to disengage myself from the slavery to which for years i have submitted against my will , and for no good , either to myself or others . there is not the slightest reason why i , who have not been trained to commerce , and cordially hate it , should be plagued with all these commercial matters , about which i know little more than the man in the moon .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nas donald trump and kim jong - un meet in singapore , humanitarian disarmament organizations are highlighting the importance of disarmament more broadly to a lasting peace on the korean peninsula . both nuclear weapons and anti - personnel landmines will need to be addressed by the states involved .\nthe denuclearization of the korean peninsula has been a topic of much discussion . working behind the scenes for the last month , a group of the world\u2019s foremost nuclear disarmament experts have mapped out the best pathway for total denuclearization of the korean peninsula , determining that the existing international treaty framework is the most appropriate solution .\nthe plan begins by recognizing the horrific loss of life and suffering that would be caused by any use of nuclear weapons . experts agree that even a limited nuclear engagement on the korean peninsula would see upwards of 30 warheads detonated causing massive loss of life and cataclysmic environmental damage in north and south korea , as well as the entire northeast asia region . any solution to the crisis requires all parties to reject nuclear weapons outright on humanitarian grounds , through the treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons ( tpnw ) .\nthe roadmap outlines a solution to the question of how the korean peninsula will be denuclearized where states recognize the unacceptable humanitarian risk of nuclear weapons ; reject weapons by joining the tpnw ; remove existing weapons with verifiable and time - bound plans ; ratify the comprehensive test ban treaty ( ctbt ) ; and rejoin the world community through the nuclear non - proliferation treaty ( npt ) .\n\u201cthe existing treaty frameworks are the only way to make korean denuclearization permanent , \u201d said beatrice fihn , executive director of ican . \u201cthere has been little talk as to what an agreement could look like . this roadmap answers the question at the heart of negotiations : how do north and south korea denuclearize in a way that is verifiable , irreversible and won ' t unravel ? \u201d\nthe treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons is the central point of the plan and joining the treaty would oblige north korea to immediately cease any development , production , and manufacture of nuclear weapons . north korea would also be obliged to eliminate its nuclear - weapon programme , to resume implementation of its international atomic energy agency ( iaea ) comprehensive safeguards agreement , and to conclude and implement an additional protocol with the iaea .\n1 recognize the risk of nuclear use and unacceptable humanitarian consequences of such use .\nbeyond denuclearization , the issue of anti - personnel landmines should be on the agenda not just at the kim - trump summit but at other talks aimed at building peace on the korean peninsula . the korean peninsula is one of the most heavily landmine contaminated places on the planet . the landmine monitor has received reports of between 500 and 3 , 000 landmine casualties in south korea but has no estimate of the number of casualties in north korea . despite the threat to civilians living near the demilitarized zone , landmines have not received much attention during this process .\nshould this summit start a serious peace process , the united states , north korea and south korea will all need to deal with the landmines in the demilitarized zone . similar to the calls from ican for north and south korea to join the treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons , both north and south korea should join the ottawa treaty banning landmines together . acceding to the treaty together will be a confidence and peace building measure . there is a proven track record of the ottawa treaty banning landmines being used to build confidence between states - greece and turkey joined the treaty simultaneously to further political trust between the two states . after joining the ottawa treaty , north and south korea will have to demine the demilitarized zone . working together to clear the landmines can further build trust and peace between the former adversaries as seen by the close cooperation between ecuador and peru to clear their formerly contested border of landmines . by joining and implementing the ottawa treaty together , north and south korea can begin to work towards a lasting peace on the korean peninsula .\nmines action canada hopes that the trump - kim summit in singapore will bring renewed attention to the disarmament of the korean peninsula . we call on both parties to join the ottawa treaty and the treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons as an immediate peace dividend . it is time to take the first in a number of steps towards a nuclear weapons and landmine free peaceful korean peninsula .\nit has been ten years since the convention on cluster munitions was adopted in dublin . in those ten years , the treaty has been signed by 120 states , ratified by 103 states , entered into force , had 7 meetings of states parties and a review conference and destroyed millions of cluster munitions around the world ."]}
{"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 ."]}
{"id": 55495, "summary": [{"text": "united coin machine co. is a slot route operator based in paradise , nevada .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "it operates slot machines in locations such as bars , convenience stores , and grocery stores .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "it is owned by century gaming , a montana-based slot route operator .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "for many years , united coin was the largest slot route operator in nevada . ", "topic": 13}], "title": "united coin machine", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at united coin machine , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the united coin machine company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at united coin machine .\n, chicago coin , 12 / 51 , a pinball machine with fly away style pins like a bowler .\nthe montana company purchasing united coin machine co . from slot manufacturer alliance gaming corp . said it expects to retain all of the 600 or so workers employed by united coin , nevada ' s largest slot route operator .\nunited distributing company ( coin machine sales ) limited ( the ) . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as 01797458\npreviously , the company operated as century gaming in montana and united coin machine in nevada . combined , the company employs more than 250 people in two states .\nslot route operator united coin machine has changed its name to century gaming technologies to reflect the name of its corporate parent and capitalize on changes made to the company\u2019s product offerings .\nseeburg began its acquisition strategy in 1958 with the purchase of the bert mills coffee machine . later purchases included the lyons cold drink machine , the bally hot drink machine , the pic - 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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[ catalog record ]\nhans fischer was a german organic chemist and the recipient of the 1930 nobel prize for chemistry .\nhenricus antonius franciscus maria oliva\nhans\nvan mierlo was a dutch politician of the democrats 66 . in 1966 van mierlo together with hans gruijters founded the democrats 66 . he . . . more\nhans georg fritzsche was a senior german nazi official , ending the war as ministerialdirektor at the propagandaministerium .\nas an experienced pilot and aircraft manufacturer , pippart volunteered for the german air force when the war began . an instructor before transferring to the eastern front , he achieved his first victories flying a roland d . ii against russian aircraft and balloons during the summer of 1917 . on 11 august 1918 , after attacking an enemy balloon , pippart was forced to jump from his damaged fokker . he was killed when his parachute failed to open .\nhans wilhelm schlegel is a german physicist , an esa astronaut , and a veteran of two nasa space shuttle missions .\nhans dulfer is a dutch jazz musician who plays tenor saxophone . hans dulfer was born on 28 may 1940 in amsterdam , netherlands . he began at age 17 and has been referred to as\nbig boy\n. . . more\nafc 1975 / 005 : martin ressler recording of an old order amish lob - song one 7 - inch tape of a\nlob - song\n( praise song ) portion of an old order amish worship service recorded in lancaster county , pennsylvania , by martin e . ressler , may 31 , 1972 . the collection includes 23 pages of articles , correspondence , and lists . ( afs 17 , 472 ) ( 30 minutes ; lwo 7849 ) [ catalog record ]\njohann\nhans\nkrankl is a retired austrian footballer . a prolific striker , krankl is regarded by many as the greatest ever austrian player .\nhans freudenthal was a dutch mathematician . he made substantial contributions to algebraic topology and also took an interest in literature , philosophy , history and mathematics education .\nafs 20 , 538a : one cassette containing an interview with hans bittner , silhouette cutter . recorded april 20 , 1977 . ( 27 minutes ; rya 0609a )\nafs 20 , 561 - 20 , 566 : six 7 - inch tapes containing songs sung by katharina schuller , martin schuller , sara schwarz , heidi siewert and the rode jazz musikanten . originally recorded by sara schwarz in rode , romania , summer 1972 . 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( 50 minutes ; rya 0619 - 0620 )\nhans christian \u00f8rsted was a danish physicist and chemist who discovered that electric currents create magnetic fields , an important aspect of electromagnetism . he is still known today for . . . more\nhans blumenberg was a german philosopher and intellectual historian . he studied philosophy , germanistics and classics and is considered to be one of the most important german philosophers of . . . more\nhans bellmer was a german artist , best known for the life - sized pubescent female dolls he produced in the mid - 1930s . historians of art and photography also consider him a surrealist\nhans albrecht bethe was a german and american nuclear physicist who , in addition to making important contributions to astrophysics , quantum electrodynamics and solid - state physics , won the 1967 . . . more\nhans thomas reiser is an american computer programmer , entrepreneur , and convicted murderer . he is the creator and primary developer of the reiserfs computer file system , which is contained . . . more\nhans podlipnik castillo is a chilean tennis player of polish descent . his best results are winning 22 singles futures and reaching semifinals in 2014 santiago challenger . in doubles he has won . . . more\nhans j\u00fcrgen eysenck was a psychologist born in germany , who spent his professional career in great britain . he is best remembered for his work on intelligence and personality , though he . . . more\nhans thirring was an austrian theoretical physicist , professor , and father of the physicist walter thirring . together with the mathematician josef lense , he is known for the prediction of the . . . more\njohannes franciscus\nhans\nvan breukelen is a former dutch football player who played as a goalkeeper . currently , he works as an entrepreneur and serves in the psv eindhoven board of . . . more\nhans asperger was an austrian pediatrician , medical theorist , and medical professor . he is best known for his early studies on mental disorders , especially in children . his work was largely . . . more\nsir hans wolfgang singer was a development economist best known for the singer\u2013prebisch thesis , which states that the terms of trade move against producers of primary products . he is one of the . . . more\nhans werner henze was a german composer . his prolific oeuvre of works is extremely varied in style , having been influenced by serialism , atonality , stravinsky , italian music , arabic music and . . . more\nhans g\u00fcnter winkler is a retired german show jumping rider . he is the only show jumper to win five olympic gold medals and seven total olympic medals , and the only equestrian in any . . . more\nsir hans adolf krebs was a german - born british physician and biochemist . he was the pioneer scientist in study of cellular respiration , a biochemical pathway in cells for production of energy . . . . more\ndipl . - ing . hans klein was a german world war i fighter ace credited with 22 aerial victories . during world war ii he held the position of geschwaderkommodore of the jg 53\npik as\nhans pothorst was a privateer , likely from the german city hildesheim . he is mostly notable because some have proposed that he may have discovered america along with didrik pining in the 1470s , . . . more\nhans urs von balthasar was a swiss theologian and catholic priest who was to be created a cardinal of the catholic church but died before the ceremony . he is considered one of the most important . . . more\nbaron hans guido von b\u00fclow was a german conductor , virtuoso pianist , and composer of the romantic era . one of the most famous conductors of the 19th century , his activity was critical for . . . more\nhans holbein the younger was a german artist and printmaker who worked in a northern renaissance style . he is best known as one of the greatest portraitists of the 16th century . he also produced . . . more\nhans christian andersen was a danish author . although a prolific writer of plays , travelogues , novels , and poems , andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales . andersen ' s popularity is not . . . more\nhans tilkowski is a former german footballer . the goalkeeper started his career with vfl husen 19 and sus kaiserau . then he left for westfalia herne . while there he played 18 times for the west . . . more\nhans henny jahnn was a german playwright , novelist , and organ - builder . as a playwright , he wrote : pastor ephraim magnus , which the cambridge guide to theatre describes as a nihilistic , . . . more\nhans georg dehmelt is a german - born american physicist , who was awarded nobel prize in physics in 1989 , for co - developing the ion trap technique with wolfgang paul , for which they shared . . . more\nhenri frans\nhans\ndijkstal was a dutch politician of the people ' s party for freedom and democracy . he served as a member of the house of representatives from november 11 , 1982 until . . . more\n( 14 . 05 . 1888 - 11 . 08 . 1918 ) \u2020 - killed in aerial combat before the ww1 he was a principal in the aeronautical firm of pippart und noll , which produced eindekker airplanes . in 1913 , he set an aviation endurance record . he volunteered for the german air force when the war began . he kia after attacking balloon and forced to jump from his damaged fokker . he was killed when his parachute failed to open .\nhans florian zimmer is a german film composer and music producer . he has composed music for over 150 films , including film scores for the lion king , the thin red line , gladiator , the last . . . more\nhans rausing , kbe is a swedish businessman based in the united kingdom . he made his fortune from his co - inheritance of tetra pak , a company founded by his father ruben rausing and currently the . . . more\nhans folke\nhasse\nalfredson is a swedish actor , film director , writer and comedian . he was born in malm\u00f6 , sweden . he is known for his collaboration with tage danielsson . his most . . . more\nhans k\u00fcng is a swiss catholic priest , theologian , and author . since 1995 he has been president of the foundation for a global ethic . he is notable for his rejection of the doctrine of papal . . . more\nhans sch\u00e4fer is a former german footballer . he played for 1 . fc k\u00f6ln between 1948 and 1965 . he also played for the west - germany national football team , earning 39 caps and scoring 15 . . . more\nhans kohlhase , born in tempelberg , was a german historical figure about whose personality some controversy exists . he was a merchant , and not , as some have supposed , a horsedealer , and he lived . . . more\nhans matheson is a scottish actor . some of his most notable film and television roles include the virgin queen , deathwatch , the tudors , tess of the d ' urbervilles , clash of the titans and as . . . more\nhans michael frank was a german lawyer who worked for the nazi party during the 1920s and 1930s , and later became hitler ' s personal lawyer . after hitler ' s ascension to power in 1933 , frank . . . more\nhans kirschstein , winner of the pour le merite , royal house order of hohenzollern , and the iron cross , 1st and 2nd class , was a german lieutenant and world war i fighter ace credited with 27 . . . more\nhans jonas was a german - born philosopher who was , from 1955 to 1976 , alvin johnson professor of philosophy at the new school for social research in new york city . jonas ' s writings were very . . . more\nafs 8438a3 ; b2 : one disc containing\ndie alte uhr\nand\nedelweiss\nsung by hans huber . recorded in madison , wisconsin , september 4 , 1946 . ( 4 minutes ; preservation tape lwo 5111 reel 112b )\nhans wiegel is a retired dutch politician of the people ' s party for freedom and democracy . he became a member of the house of representatives on 18 april 1967 . when the leader of the people ' s . . . more\nhans bethge was a german poet whose reputation abroad rests above all on the versions of tang dynasty poetry set in gustav mahler ' s\ndas lied von der erde\n. the max - eyth - haus in . . . more\nhans georg conried , jr . , was an american character actor , very active in voice - over roles and comedian , best known for providing the voices of walt disney ' s george darling , and captain hook in . . . more\nhans adu sarpei is a ghanaian - german ex - footballer who played as a full back . his last club was bundesliga side schalke 04 . he also was a long time regular for the ghana national football team . . . . more\nafs 20 , 539 - 20 , 542a : four cassettes containing an interview with martin and sara schwarz . topics include life in romania , immigration , history of transylvanian saxons , traditional costumes , religion , spinning , weaving , cooking , german - american clubs , transylvanian farm life , transylvanian village life , why transylvanian saxons are called saxons , sauerkraut making , sewing , and needlepoint . recorded april 21 and 23 , 1977 . ( 3 hours and 16 minutes ; rya 0610 - 0613a )\nafs 8444 ; 8445a2 ; b2 : two discs containing\nwir sitzen so fr\u00f6hlich beisamen ,\nhans und liesel ,\nshir , dreizig jahre bist du alt ,\nin des garten ' s dunkles laube ,\nm\u00fcde kehrt ein wanderer z\u00fcruck ,\nand\nsteh ich am fenster mitternacht ,\nsung by ella mittelstaedt . recorded in mayville , wisconsin , august 27 , 1946 . ( 13 minutes ; preservation tape lwo 5111 reel 113 )\nafs 8466 - 8467 : two discs containing\nder tyroler und sein kind ,\nverlassen ,\nnur eine nacht ,\neinmal herzkrank ist ,\nder wiener kutscher ,\nwie die himmel seine sterne , so hab ich dich gern ,\nand\nmein gl\u00fcck ist ein h\u00fctte ,\nperformed on zither by hans huber . recorded in wisconsin , september 4 , 1946 . ( 23 minutes ; preservation tape lwo 5111 reels 114b - 115a )\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\na list of the best german ww1 aces . that is , world war i aces from germany with the most victories . photos are included wher . . .\na list of the best world war i aces . that is , ww1 aces with the most victories . photos are included wherever possible . while . . .\nthere might be . but unfortunately we currently cannot access them from our system . we are working hard to fill that gap though , check back in tomorrow !\nany questions ? call us ! between monday and friday , 9 am - 5 : 30 pm ( met ) - we will be back for you from tuesday 22 . 05 . 2018\njavascript must be enabled to use listia . please follow these instructions to enable javascript on your browser .\nevi , an amazon company , was founded in 2005 under the name true knowledge . the team started out with a mission to make it possible to access the world ' s knowledge simply by asking for information using natural language .\nwe\u2019re part of the amazon alexa team based in amazon ' s innovative cambridge development centre , alongside other amazon teams including prime air , core machine learning , amazon devices and amazon web services .\npopular : trivia , history , america , television , tv , usa , geography , world , . . . more\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ncompiled by : christopher t . hancock and andrew t . urban series editor : ann hoog revised : december 2013\n. please refer to the afc and / or afs numbers when requesting information . all indications of time duration listed in this finding aid are estimates .\nplease note : this guide includes collections from germany , collections with materials in the german language ( including other european countries and various locations within the u . s . ) , and german traditions found in the u . s . related materials may also be found by looking at individual countries and states in the geographical guides to collections .\nafc 1938 / 004 : alan lomax ohio and indiana collection seventy - nine 12 - inch discs of songs and stories performed and spoken by various people throughout indiana , kentucky , and ohio . recorded by alan and elizabeth lomax , march 26 - april 16 , 1938 . the collection includes one and 1 / 8 linear inch of fieldnotes , newspaper articles , notation , and transcription ( portions of this collection are stored separately in the manuscripts bay ) . recordings made through the courtesy of the indiana folklore society , wpa writer ' s project , and ohio valley folk festival . afs 1763 - 1767 contain french songs , and german material , including amish hymns . [ catalog record ]\nafs 1762 - 1767 : six discs containing 10 amish hymns sung in german by eli bontreger and joni easch . recorded in goshen , indiana , april 13 , 1938 . ( 50 minutes ; preservation tape lwo 4872 reels 124b - 125a )\nafc 1939 / 007 : alan lomax collection of michigan and wisconsin recordings two hundred fifty 12 - inch discs of field recordings of instrumentals , songs , and stories , and interviews . includes lumbering songs and stories , paul bunyan stories , sea songs , ballads , fiddle tunes , irish - american songs and tunes , blues , humorous and popular songs . recorded in michigan and wisconsin by alan lomax , august 10 - november 1 , 1938 for the archive of folk song , library of congress . the collection includes one - half linear inch of cards , correspondence , lists , and notes . [ catalog record ]\nafs 2339b1 : one disc containing\nzang von danzig\nsung by charles ketvertis . recorded in newberry , michigan , september 14 , 1938 . ( 3 minutes ; preservation tape lwo 4872 reel 151a )\nafs 2348 - 2349a1 : two discs containing 2 renditions of\njunge , junge , sattel mir das schwartz klein pferd\nand\nwas war an diesen baum ?\nsung by herman myers . recorded in newberry , michigan , september 16 , 1938 . ( 9 minutes ; preservation tape lwo 4872 reel 151b )\nafc 1940 / 013 : university of wisconsin folk music recording project thirty - five 12 - inch discs of field recordings of instrumental music , folk songs , and religious songs , with some loggers ' oral history and poetry , in nine languages , representing a number of ethnic groups in wisconsin . instrumental music includes fiddle tunes ; marches and folk tunes played on a swiss zither and other instruments ; bohemian dance music including polkas and waltzes ; songs include ballads in english and icelandic ; lumberjack songs ; miner ' s songs ; bawdy songs ; civil war songs ; folk songs from kentucky ; folk songs and sacred choral music sung in welsh and in english at the cymanfa ganu in pickett , wisconsin ; finnish and swedish folk songs accompanied by piano ; and bohemian , belgian , and dutch folk songs . the collection includes lists of song titles , performers , and some ethnological notes . recorded in wisconsin by robert f . draves and helene stratman - thomas ( blotz ) from august 19 - september 5 , 1940 , for the university of wisconsin and the archive of folk song at the library of congress . [ catalog record ]\nafs 4160a2 - 4161a1 ; 4161b1 - 2 : two discs containing 7 swiss tunes performed on zither by albert mueller . recorded in new glarus , wisconsin , august 20 , 1940 . ( 12 minutes ; preservation tape lwo 4872 reel 282a )\nafc 1941 / 012 : robert f . draves and helene stratman - thomas collection of wisconsin recordings seventy - eight 12 - inch discs of field recordings of instrumental music , songs , poems , and conversations . includes lumberjacks ' songs , poetry , and conversations about logging and lumber rafts ; dance orchestra music ; folk songs ; fiddle tunes ; popular songs ; bawdy songs ; choral music ; religious songs ; tamburitza quartet music ; psalmodikon ( single - string bowed instrument ) quartet music ; hardanger fiddle music ; german , norwegian , welsh , bohemian , polish , ukrainian , french canadian , belgian , croatian , swiss , irish and irish american songs and instrumental music . recorded at various locations in wisconsin by robert f . draves and helene stratman - thomas ( blotz ) , november 15 , 1940 to august 19 , 1941 , for the library of congress archive of folk song , and the university of wisconsin . the collection includes 3 / 4 linear inch of descriptions and lists . [ catalog record ]\nafs 4981b1 - 2 ; 4982b1 : two discs containing\nweiss du wie viel sterne stehen ? ,\nfreiheit , die ich meine ,\nand\nzigeuner kind\nsung by robert a . steinbach . recorded in wausau , wisconsin , july 25 , 1941 . ( 8 minutes ; preservation tape lwo 4872 reel 357 )\nafs 5005b2 - 5006a1 : two discs containing\nan einem fluss daraus an schuss\nsung by martha steinbach . recorded in wausau , wisconsin , august 12 , 1941 . ( 3 minutes ; preservation tape lwo 4872 reel 357a )\nafs 5017b2 - 5018a2 ; 5018b1 : two discs containing three l\u00e4ndler performed on accordion by otto rindlisbacher ;\nemmentalerlied\n, and\nvon luz\u00e4rn auf w\u00e4ggis\nperformed on swiss bells by the rindlisbacher family . recorded in rice lake , wisconsin , august 15 , 1941 . ( 9 minutes ; preservation tape lwo 4872 reel 357b )\nafc 1943 / 013 : marcus bach and addison alspach religious recordings from iowa twenty discs of amish , mennonite , dutch reformed , welsh prebyterian , and morman hymns and congregational singing , plus interviews with clergy and church members , including mrs . leonora scholte , a direct descendent of the founder of the dutch christian reformed church community at pella , iowa . recorded by marcus bach and addison alspach , february - may , 1943 . the collection includes one box of correspondence , logs , photos , and articles . [ catalog record ]\nafs 6994 - 6995 : two discs containing\no gott vater , wir loben dich ,\ngelobt sei gott im h\u00f6chsten thron ,\nwach auf , wach auf , o menchen kind ,\nand\nlebt friedsam sprach christus\nsung by a group of amish men and women . recorded in kalona , iowa , february 8 , 1943 . ( 11 minutes ; preservation tape lwo 4872 reel 439b )\nafc 1944 / 011 : marcus bach\npreserving iowa ' s religious heritage\ncollection , part 2 thirteen 12 - inch and 2 16 - inch discs of hymns sung by danish lutheran , welsh presbyterian , czech presbyterian , and german lutheran congregations at various locations in iowa ; plus hymns , a litany , and parts of the office sung by trappist monks at new melleray , iowa . includes several interviews with pastors and ministers of the congregations . the collection includes 6 pages of recording logs and notes . recorded by marcus bach and addison alspach in iowa , september , october , and november , 1943 . [ catalog record ]\nafs 7079 - 7082 : four discs containing\nwir glauben all an einem gott ,\nein feste burg ,\no haupt voll blut und wunden ,\nauf , auf , mein herz mit freuden ,\nvon himmel hoch ,\njerusalem du hochgebauter stadt ,\nand\nlobe den herrn\nsung by the congregation at saint john ' s lutheran church . also included is an interview with reverend otto beer on the use of the german language in his church . recorded in homestead , iowa , november 2 , 1943 . ( 33 minutes ; preservation tape lwo 5111 reel 7a )\nafc 1944 / 016 : helen creighton collection of nova scotia recordings two hundred and fifteen 12 - inch discs , one 10 - inch disc , and one 6 - inch disc of birds , instrumentals , monologues , religious matter , shanties , songs , and stories recorded in nova scotia by helen creighton , july 1943 - june 1944 . the collection includes 666 pages of textual transcriptions and notes . [ afs 7277a1 contains german material ] [ catalog record ]\nafc 1948 / 022 : university of wisconsin project one hundred twelve 12 - inch discs of field recordings of instrumentals performed on various instruments , including dance music ( polkas , waltzes ) ; band music ; love songs ; lullabies ; square dance calls and music ; sea chanteys and songs ; lumberjack ' s songs ; street cries ; humorous songs , funeral marches and music ; hymns , psalms , swiss yodels and dance music ; and stories . collected from 22 ethnic groups and several american indian groups . recorded in wisconsin by charles hofmann , phyllis pinkerton , aubrey snyder , and helene stratman - thomas ( blotz ) , july 23 - november 17 , 1946 , for the library of congress and the university of wisconsin . the collection includes correspondence between leland a . coon , university of wisconsin school of music and alan lomax of the archive of folk song ( 1940 - 1941 ) , recording logs , and translations of some of the song texts from various languages . [ catalog record ]\nafs 8384 : one disc containing a swiss l\u00e4ndler , 1 2 - step , 2 waltzes , and 2 yodels performed on accordion and sung by mrs . vaughn garfoot . recorded in verona , wisconsin , august 3 , 1946 . ( 10 minutes ; preservation tape lwo 5111 reel 108a )\nafs 8393b - 8394a1 : two discs containing the swiss\nemmitaler lied\nand 3 yodels sung by john giezendanner , and\necho yodel\nperformed by albert and john giezendanner . recorded in barron , wisconsin , august 9 , 1946 . ( 5 minutes ; preservation tape lwo 5111 reel 109a )\nafs 8422b : one disc containing\nreite , reite ,\nso reiten die herren ,\nand\nhopp , hopp , hopp , immer im galop ,\nsung by caspar a . meyer . recorded in madison , wisconsin , november 1 , 1946 . ( 5 minutes ; preservation tapelwo 5111 reel 111a ) . the 3rd song also appears on afs 8431b2 . ( preservation tape lwo 5111 reel 112a )\nafs 8428 - 8429 : two discs containing 11 austrian and german instrumentals and songs . recorded in darlington , wisconsin , august 22 , 1946 . ( 22 minutes ; preservation tape lwo 5111 reel 111b )\nafs 8454a : one disc containing\nd ' graf ,\nwinterlied ,\nand\npeter and his smart oxen\n( in german ) , sung by jacob c . becker . recorded in belgium , wisconsin , august 30 , 1946 . ( 9 minutes ; preservation tape lwo 5111 reel 113a )\nafs 8458a1 - 2 : one disc containing\nwenn ich mein diarndl halsen du\nand\nhat schon eins geschlagen\nsung by robert karner . recorded in sheboygan , wisconsin , august 30 , 1946 . ( 3 minutes ; preservation tape lwo 5111 reel 114a )\nafc 1949 / 002 : helen creighton collection of canada recordings one hundred ten discs of recordings of fiddle tunes , ballads , and other folk songs recorded by helen creighton for the national museum of canada recording project , june - august 1948 . logs are located in the finding aid to the helen creighton collection at the public archives of nova scotia ( see also afc 1988 / 032 ) .\nafs 9225b2 : one disc containing a german lullaby sung by mrs . w . b . a . ritchie of halifax . recorded in wolfville , nova scotia , june 16 , 1948 . ( 1 minute ; tape copy on lwo 5111 reel 203a )\nafs 9226a5 : one disc containing a german lullaby sung by mrs . norman veinotte . recorded in lunenburg , nova scotia , june 18 , 1948 . ( 1 minute ; tape copy on lwo 5111 reel 203a )\nafs 9228a - b1 : one disc containing german verses\nwhen the new year is fired in ,\ntwo german songs , and a nursery rhyme spoken and sung by danny slauenwhite of north west , lunenburg county , with commentary by eleazer nauss . recorded in mahone bay , novia scotia , june 18 , 1948 . ( 7 minutes ; tape copy on lwo 5111 reel 203b )\nafc 1950 / 017 : national folk festival , 1938 one 12 - inch and 39 16 - inch discs of instrumentals , songs , dance music , and folk dancing ( morris dance , sword dance , square dance , and social dances ) performed by scottish , american indian , spanish american , anglo - american , african american , and pennsylvania dutch performers . includes folk songs , ballads , fiddle tunes , coal miner ' s songs and music from pennsylvania ; cowboy songs ; sea songs ; chinese music ; turkish music ; slavonic tamburitza music ; bach chorales ; orchestral music ; interviews ; and lectures performed during the national folk festival in washington , d . c . from may 6 - 8 , 1938 . also includes a radio air check on united states foreign policy and defense ; and several other radio programs not recorded at the national folk festival , including a wpa - sponsored program featuring the prince george high school orchestra . the collection includes 3 / 4 linear inch of song lists , newspaper articles , and programs . sarah gertrude knott makes some introductions . recorded primarily at the national folk festival in washington , d . c . , by the u . s . recording company , may 6 - 8 , 1938 . [ catalog record ]\nafs 9856b1 - 2 : one disc containing two bach chorales sung by the bethlehem junior chorus of bethlehem , pennsylvania . ( 7 minutes ; preservation tape lwo 5111 reel 269b )\nafs 9862b : one disc containing a bach chorale and a german song sung by the bethlehem junior chorus and 2 german songs sung by the m\u00e4nnercorps of bethlehem , pennsylvania . ( 12 minutes ; preservation tape lwo 5111 reel 270a )\nafc 1950 / 039 : bess lomax collection of bund songs six 10 - inch discs of bund songs donated by bess lomax of the office of war information , new york city . recordings are from germany . ( afs 9789 - 9794 ) ( preservation tape lwo 5111 reel 260a & b )\nafc 1951 / 010 : oliver beltz collection of hutterite recordings one 10 - inch tape of hutterite folk hymns and religious services including a hutterite wedding ceremony recorded at graumen colony , graumen , alberta and religious songs recorded at the stand off colony , mcleod , alberta . recorded in south dakota and alberta , canada , by oliver s . beltz , july and august 1949 . the collection includes 25 pages of correspondence , logs , and notes . a transcription of these and other tunes can be found in a manuscript collection located in the performing arts reading room . ( afs 10 , 074 ) ( 57 minutes ; lwo 1508 ) [ catalog record ]\nafc 1951 / 036 : cooperative acquisitions project / german folk music thirty - eight discs of german folk music transferred to music division from cooperative acquisitions project . recorded prior to 1951 .\nafc 1951 / 056 : austrian folksongs sung by austrian students sponsored by the austrian state tourist department one 16 - inch disc of\nund taut ' s im tal regnen ,\nerzherzig jochenn jodler ,\nwenn ich auf hohen bergen steh ,\nand\ndrunt in der schintergruabm ,\nsung by the austrian good will group of austria . recorded at the library of congress by herman norwood , december 28 , 1949 . the collection includes 12 pages of correspondence and lists . ( afs 10 , 365 ) ( 11 minutes ; preservation tape lwo 5111 reel 300 ) [ catalog record ]\nafc 1955 / 001 : the duncan emrich autograph album collection the collection consists of twenty autograph albums and ephemera dating from 1843 through 1973 , compiled by duncan emrich , head of the archive of folk song , 1945 - 1956 . the autograph albums were sent to the archive in response to emrich ' s appearance on the\nnbc weekend\nradio program . apparently emrich asked interested listeners to send albums to the library . emrich ' s collection is comprised of eight albums from the habel , steinmetz , hale , and wehls families , donated by mrs . orville b . craig of independence , iowa , in 1955 ; three albums apparently donated by neva ruth dye of independence , iowa , in 1956 ; plus seven albums , one set of loose pages from an album , and one greeting card , donated by various individuals . [ catalog record ] [ finding aid ]\nafc 1955 / 001 : items 1 , 3 - 8 : seven albums collected by mrs . orville b . craig of independence , iowa , including some german entries .\nafc 1955 / 001 : items 9 - 11 : three albums collected by neva ruth dye of independence , iowa , including some german entries .\nafc 1955 / 001 : item 18 : one album collected by anne m . s . smith of new york , new york , including some german entries .\nafc 1958 / 007 : george korson recording of songs from pennsylvania one tape of 38 miner ' s songs and children ' s game songs of the pennsylvania germans recorded in and around pottsville , pennsylvania , by george korson . ( afs 11 , 345 ) ( 1 hour ; lwo 2683 ) [ catalog record ]\nafc 1959 / 012 : austrian academy of sciences phonogrammarchiv collection , 1939 - 1958 eight 5 - inch tapes of field recordings of austrian folk music performed on zither , violin , and other instruments ; folk songs , choral singing , children ' s songs , yodeling , hymns , funeral songs , and a recording of an austrian wedding ; plus hungarian dances and croatian choral singing and children ' s songs . recordings were made in various locations , most between 1953 and 1957 , pech dances were recorded in 1939 . recordings are from the collections of the austrian academy of sciences audiovisual research archive in vienna . the collection was received in an exchange with the library of congress , and includes an interview in german with werner elinger conducted by fred oliver about the library of congress . ( afs 11 , 581 - 11 , 588 ) ( lwo 3556 reels 1 - 8 ; tape copies on lwo 12 , 523 reels185 - 189 ) [ catalog record ]\nafc 1967 / 003 : harry oster collection of louisiana , mississippi , and iowa recordings twenty - two 7 - inch tapes of field recordings made by harry oster in iowa , louisiana , and mississippi , march 11 , 1957 - november 12 , 1966 . the collection includes spirituals , hymns , and bible tales ; blues , talking blues , boogie woogie , work songs , field hollers , bawdy songs , folk tales , cante fable , exempla , rhymes , street cries , ballads , folk songs , parodies , nonsense songs , lullabies , jokes , and recitations from african american , anglo american , german american , and french - speaking creole performers . vocals are unaccompanied , or accompanied variously by guitar , harmonica , piano , accordion , washboard , hammered dulcimer , and glockenspiel . the collection includes interviews and conversations including discussions of racism experienced by african americans . son house , who was born in mississippi , was interviewed by oster in iowa city and told tales , talked about his experiences as a musician , gave accounts of floods , talked about alligators and snakes , selling moss , and creole girl friends . the collection includes oster ' s lists of song titles and performers and correspondence of oster with staff at the archive of folk song dated 1958 - 1966 . [ catalog record ]\nafs 12 , 590 - 12 , 591 : two tapes containing german dances , instrumentals , songs , and stories recorded at the amana oktoberfest , homestead , iowa , november 12 , 1966 . ( 45 minutes ; lwo 5059 reels 16 - 17 )\nafc 1970 / 004 : don yoder collection of wire recordings thirty - two wire recordings of field recordings of hymns and spirituals of pennsylvania dutch evangelical united brethren , united christian , and mennonite singers ; humorous songs , folk songs , and conversations in pennsylvania german ; hymns , ballads , folk songs , tales , and ghost stories in english ; several interviews about holidays , camp meetings , and traditional healing , including pennsylvania dutch powwowing . musical accompaniment includes guitar and fiddle for some recordings . recorded in pennsylvania by don yoder , 1950 - 1951 . [ catalog record ]\nafc 1971 / 002 : gretal and paul dunsing / a collection of the descriptions of folk dances\na collection of the descriptions of folk dances as taught by gretel and paul dunsing .\none 36 - page manuscript of descriptions of 66 austrian , german , and swiss folk dances . assembled by gretel and paul dunsing of st . petersburg , florida , april 1971 .\nafc 1972 / 031 : ernest duerksen duplication project one 10 - inch tape of an oral history spoken in english and german dialect by ernest duerksen . recorded in hillsboro , kansas , by ernest duerksen , december 1971 - january 1972 . the collection includes 9 pages of addresses and explanations . ( afs 15 , 077 ) ( 29 minutes ; lwo 6965 )\nafs 18 , 102 - 18 , 468 : laura boulton collection part 23 : africa , europe , far east , latin america , etc . three - hundred forty - four 7 - inch tapes , 22 5 - inch tapes and 1 3 - inch tape of instrumentals and songs recorded in africa , europe , far east , latin america , middle east , near east , north america , south america , and southeast asia , by laura boulton , 1949 - 61 . this is part 23 of the laura boulton collection . the collection includes 1 / 3 linear inch of articles , correspondence , and lists .\nafs 18 , 350 : one 7 - inch tape containing 2 instrumentals and a fragment of a song recorded in austria or switzerland . ( 5 minutes ; lwo 8956 reel 249 , tape copy on lwo 8949 reel 50a )\nafs 18 , 354 - 18 , 357 : four 7 - inch tapes containing 33 dances , instrumentals , songs , and yodels . recorded in interlaken , switzerland , 1951 . ( 1 hour and 30 minutes ; lwo 8956 reels 253 - 256 , tape copy on lwo 8949 reels 50b - 51a )\nafs 18 , 358a7 - 9 : one 7 - inch tape containing 3 songs recorded in zermatt , switzerland , 1951 . ( 8 minutes ; lwo 8956 reel 257 , tape copy on lwo 8949 reel 51b )\nafc 1975 / 011 : vera mae duerksen collection of kansas mennonite recordings one 10 - inch tape of an oral history about mennonites in kansas spoken in english and german dialect by mrs . p . p . unruh . recorded in newton , kansas , by ernest duerksen , december 9 , 1974 . ( afs 17 , 479 ) ( 28 minutes ; lwo 8330 ) [ catalog record ]\nafc 1975 / 020 : g . allen marburger collection on pennsylvania dutch and english folk music and folklore four 7 - inch tapes of a radio interview with samuel p . bayard , including a discussion of pennsylvania ' s folksong tradition and the fife as a folk instrument in pennsylvania , and outtakes of that program , recorded at penn state university radio station wdfm , in 1974 by jim walker ; also a program for tv broadcast of pennsylvania german folksongs with discussion by albert f . buffington , walter e . boyer and samuel p . bayard , recorded for wfil - tv , philadelphia , pennsylvania , ca . 1956 by harold nelson . ( afs 17503 - 17506 ) ( lwo 8418 ) [ catalog record ]\nafc 1975 / 022 : national folk festival , 1954 two 10 - inch tapes of the 20th national folk festival . performances include mesquakie dances ; clog dances ; square dances ; german polkas and waltzes ; tanikling ( a philippine dance ) ; czardas danced by hungarian dancers from the hungarian hall in st . louis ; jewish wedding music and dances ; scottish highland dance ; mexican dance ; anglo - american ballads and folk songs ; african american spirituals and work songs ; children ' s singing games ; german songs ; west indian songs ; cuban songs ; and instrumental music played on fiddle , banjo , accordion , guitar , and other instruments . the collection includes notes about performers and songs . recorded in st . louis , missouri , by voice of america , april 8 , 1954 . the collection includes 3 pages of lists . [ catalog record ]\nafs 17 , 509a1 : one tape containing german instrumentals and songs performed by fritz thiessen and the rhineland wurst jagers of rheinland , missouri . ( 15 minutes ; lwo 7411 reel 19a )\nafc 1976 / 011 : pekka gronow collection of ethnic music two 7 - inch tapes of dance tunes , humor , and songs , mostly immigrant and non - english language material , compiled from 78 rpm commercial recordings of armenian , finnish , german , greek , hawaiian , hungarian , italian , irish , lithuanian , polish , romanian , serbian , sicilian , swedish , turkish , ukrainian , and yugoslavian material . gift of pekka gronow to richard k . spottswood , project coordinator for the archive of folk song ' s\nfolk music in america\nbicentennial series of recordings , for consideration for the series . the collection includes correspondence between gronow and spottswood ( 1975 ) and a list of the source recordings . [ catalog record ]\nafc 1976 / 014 : jack manischewitz duplication project six 10 - inch tapes of german , yiddish , and international songs recorded in cincinnati , ohio ; new york city ; pittsburgh , pennsylvania ; west orange , new jersey ; and elsewhere by jack manischewitz , 1957 - 61 . the collection includes 32 pages of lists . [ catalog record ]\nafs 18 , 053a23 - 24 ; 26 - 27 ; 18 , 053b23 : one tape containing\nah lemni statetim bal\nand\no tannenbaum\nsung by rosalee straus ,\nh\u00e4nschen klein\nsung by mrs . weisbacher , a german camp song sung by mr . weisbacher , and\nalle meine ganze\u201d sung by lester strauss . recorded in cincinnati , ohio , ca . 1957 . ( 9 minutes ; lwo 8692 reel 1 )\nafs 18 , 056a32 - 35 : one tape containing 4 untitled ,\nfavorite\naustrian songs sung by mr . august . recorded in west orange , new jersey , ca . 1960 . ( 4 minutes ; lwo 8692 reel 4a )\nafs 18 , 058a5 ; 7 - 8 ; 10 - 18 ; 20 : one tape containing\ndie lorelei\nsung by alex hamer ;\ngute nacht\nsung by a group ; the german national anthem sung by an unnamed girl ;\no ladee oh\nsung by alex hamer , a swiss yodeling song sung by an unnamed girl ;\npeter und paul ,\nach du lieber augustin ,\nein prosit ,\neins , zwei , gsuffa ,\nand a drinking song by alex hamer ; a german song by an unnamed girl ; and 2 german songs sung by alex hamer . recorded in west orange , new jersey , ca . 1961 . ( 19 minutes ; lwo 8692 reel 6a )\nafc 1976 / 015 : robert doyle collection of pennsylvania music and interviews twenty - two 7 - inch , 28 10 - inch tapes , and 4 [ unknown size tapes ] of interviews with fiddlers in central pennsylvania , and field recordings of square dance calling , string band playing , fiddling , bagpiping , and auctioneering among pennsylvania germans and other ethnic groups , 1973 - 1975 . also includes the 1976 and 1977 penn state fiddlers ' competition . recorded by robert doyle , matthew g . guntharp , timothy o ' briscoe , and hugh johnson , 1973 - 1976 . the collection includes transcripts of interviews in afs 18 , 059 - 18 , 072 , correspondence , project proposal , and 1980 report on the penn state fiddle competition . [ catalog record ]\nafc 1976 / 016 : archive of california and western folklore recordings six 7 - inch tapes of anglo - american ballads , songs , and tales recorded in tennessee by jerome wenker , 1961 ; british , dutch , german , hungarian , and spanish songs recorded in california by norine dresser , 1970 ; and german instrumentals and songs recorded in california by eileen marrison , 1971 . the collection includes 6 pages of lists . [ catalog record ]\nafs 18 , 074a1 - 13 : one tape containing 13 instrumentals and songs sung and performed by mr . and mrs . ludwig hander . recorded in redondo beach , california , by eileen marrison , march 4 , 1971 . ( 23 minutes ; lwo 8886 reel 1a )\nafs 18 , 076a17 - 23 : one tape containing 7 songs sung by gertrude vogt , originally of berlin , including 2 songs relating to german military campaigns in the 2nd world war . recorded in los angeles , california , by norine dresser , 1970 . ( 7 minutes ; lwo 8886 reel 3a )\nafc 1976 / 032 : l . h . caldwell pennsylvania dutch songs one 7 - inch tape of kansas and pennsylvania german family lore and fragments of songs sung and spoken by l . harold caldwell of wichita , kansas . recorded at the library of congress by gerald e . parsons , december 22 , 1975 . the collection includes 1 / 4 linear inch of a bibliography , correspondence , and notes . ( afs 18 , 732 ) ( lwo 9104 )\nafc 1978 / 031 : funeral service for katherina goosen teichroew , first mennonite church , mountain lake , minnesota one 10 - inch tape of a funeral service for katherina goosen teichroew at the first mennonite church of mountain lake , minnesota , a dutch / russian mennonite congregation . recorded by alan teichroew , april 1950 . ( 55 minutes ; lwo 12 , 250 ) ( afs 19 , 289 ) [ catalog record ]\nafc 1981 / 004 : chicago ethnic arts project collection ninety - nine 7 - inch tapes and 245 cassettes from the chicago ethnic arts project collection , a field survey of ethnic artistic expression including dance , foodways , neighborhood gatherings , religious celebrations , and instrumental and vocal music . recorded in the chicago , illinois , area by various collectors under the direction of elena bradunas , february - november 1977 ; under the joint sponsorship of the american folklife center and the illinois arts council . the collection includes a 561 - page report on the project published by the american folklife center in january 1978 , as well as 13 linear inches of contact sheets , 8 3 / 4 linear feet of fieldnotes and logs , 3080 slides , 210 photographs , and 2 videos . the following german contributions were recorded in chicago by tony hellenberg . [ catalog record ] [ finding aid ]\nafc 1981 / 004 : folder 116 : fieldnotes for tony hellenberg , documenting day - to - day activities in producing the chicago ethnic arts project collection .\nafc 1981 / 004 : folder 130 : documentation of black and white photography pertaining specifically to germanic - language subject matters . contains documentation and serial numbers for 24 black and white film rolls of varying length , in addition to individual photo descriptions .\nafc 1981 / 004 : folder 172 : color logs for the entire chicago ethnic arts project . contains documentation and serial numbers for 15 color film rolls of varying length , pertaining specifically to germanic - language subject matters . also includes individual photo descriptions .\nafc 1981 / 004 : folder 180 : documentation of fieldworker tony hellenberg\u2019s sound - recording logs .\nafs 20 , 538b : one cassette containing a television promotion featuring sara schwarz discussing the german - american aspect of the chicago ethnic arts project . recorded at cbs channel 2 studios , april 22 , 1977 . ( 2 minutes ; rya 0609b )\nafs 20 , 542b : one cassette containing an interview with leonard enders , founder of d . a . n . k . ( german - american national congress ) . topics include discussion of chicago chapters , meetings , and activities . recorded at d . a . n . k . nord headquarters , april 25 , 1977 . ( 4 minutes ; rya 0613b )\nafs 20 , 543 - 20 , 545 : three 7 - inch tapes containing a concert by the chicago zither club . recorded april 24 , 1977 . ( 1 hour and 10 minutes ; rxa 1010 - 1012 )\nafs 20 , 546 : one cassette containing an interview with heidi siewert , singer and yodeler . topics include singing , yodeling , music clubs , immigration , regionalism , german relations with austrians in america , the german ethnic community , and the german - american self image . recorded over the telephone from glen ellyn , illinois , april 26 , 1977 . ( 56 minutes ; rya 0614 )\nafs 20 , 547 - 20 , 548 : two cassettes containing an interview with isabella erbe , columnist for the german - american newspaper eintracht . topics include origins of the newspaper , the interests of d . a . n . k . , the steuben verein cultural organization , the annual trachtenfest , jewish german - american organizations , the landsmannschaften organization , the donauschwaben club , the sud - ost deutsche organization , the future of german clubs in chicago , the lack of unity of many german - americans , regionalism , relations between german and austrian immigrants , german - speaking swiss - americans , and attitudes towards german - americans as a result of world war ii . recorded april 26 , 1977 . ( 1 hour and 14 minutes ; rya 0615 - 0616 )"]}
{"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 ("]}
{"id": 55503, "summary": [{"text": "golan brewery ( hebrew : \u05de\u05d1\u05e9\u05dc\u05ea \u05d4\u05d2\u05d5\u05dc\u05df ) is a brewery in the golan heights settlement of qatzrin .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "it won the award for best israeli brewery at the bira 2011 competition . ", "topic": 5}], "title": "golan brewery", "paragraphs": ["later that year the golan brewery opened up in the golan heights region of israel .\nin 2010 the golan brewery opened the golan brewery express in downtown jerusalem for local distribution of its beers on tap .\nat the competition in ramat gan , the golan brewery won the award for best israeli brewery .\nbazelet , one of the best beers i ever . . . - golan brewery\n24 . 06 . 2009 in a new initiative , the golan heights winery and the current golan brewery have announced a joint venture to set up a premium golan brewery in katzrin in the near future . it is planned the new brewery will \u2026\nin 2009 the golan brewery entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with the golan heights winery , the latter investing ( ) in the venture .\nhow can i put and write and define golan brewery in a sentence and how is the word golan brewery used in a sentence and examples ? \u7528golan brewery\u9020\u53e5 , \u7528golan brewery\u9020\u53e5 , \u7528golan brewery\u9020\u53e5 , golan brewery meaning , definition , pronunciation , synonyms and example sentences are provided by ichacha . net .\nin 2012 the golan brewery was ranked seventh on a list of israel ' s top ten microbreweries .\ngives us the chance to get creative , \u201d said motti barr , the golan brewery production manager .\nthis family - run golan heights brewery specializes in traditional bavarian - style beers with a local twist : its lines are named golan beer , galil beer and emek beer .\nmerom golan resort village is located in kibbutz merom golan , surrounding by the golan heights , at the foothill of the extinct ben tal volcano some 1000 meters above sea level .\nthe golan brewery in the golan magic complex boasts a unique compound combining onsite beer manufacturing ( book a tour to discover the secrets behind its four varieties ) , a bar and brew - house meat restaurant . golan magic also houses the taste of the galilee and the golan kosher dairy restaurant .\nall youtube evolution bread . golan brewery nowait app lacat carmella joli paloma jusu itai bar on issta harash 1909tlv rezo boutique\nnational supermarket chain tiv ta ' am is among the distributors of the golan brewery ' s beers as of 2012 .\nprior to the golan brewery ' s collaboration agreement with the golan heights winery in 2009 , its yearly output was 150 , 000 bottles per year and the beer had a shelf life of only a few days . the golan brewery ' s beers were featured at the third beer festival in haifa in 2010 .\nprior to the golan brewery ' s collaboration agreement with the golan heights winery in 2009 , its yearly output was 150 , 000 bottles per year and the beer had a shelf life of only a few days . the golan brewery ' s beers were featured at the third beer festival in haifa in 2010 .\nalso at the golan magic complex \u2013 a dairy coffee shop and store with all the best that the golan has to offer .\nthe \u201cgolan brewery\u201d\u2018s secret is its water \u2013 the nearby seleucia spring , whose water are rich with minerals . producing 4 types of beer , the brewery and its visitors center are combined with a good restaurant , and located in the golan\u2019s visitors center near katsrin .\n\u201cbranding and design for the golan brewery . the golan brewery was launched as a joint venture by the ohayon family and the golan heights winery . located in katzrin , the brewery produces beer of an international caliber . in our search for a design concept , we engaged in a dialogue between the local and the sophisticated , the masculine and the liberated , and the rugged and the cultured . \u201d\ncurrently , golan brewery ' s sales are mainly to private customers who visit the site . the company has not marketed its product to chain stores or private stores . however , given access to golan heights winery ' s marketing apparatus , the brewery hopes to break into those sales points .\ncompany to invest nis 3 million in collaboration with golan brewery to produce premium beer in nothern city of katzrin . founder of brewery : we aspire to be no . 3 in beer production after coca cola and tempo\narcheological evidence indicates that beer was produced in the golan heights in ancient times . the founders of golan brewery wanted to revive this tradition when they opened shop in 2006 . it is one of the first and most established craft breweries in israel . golan aims to create the freshest beers by not using preservatives and not pasteurizing their product . stop by golan brewery after a day of outdoor fun in northern israel to relax with a cold beer .\n\u201cbranding and design for the golan brewery . the golan brewery was launched as a joint venture by the ohayon family and the golan heights winery . located in katzrin , the brewery produces beer of an international caliber . in our search for a design concept , we engaged in a dialogue between the local and the sophisticated , the masculine and the liberated , and the rugged and the cultured . \u201d designed by israeli design agency blend it via thedieline\nthe golan heights winery is venturing into the beer industry for the first time . the company is launching a new initiative together with the golan brewery to make premium beer . the two companies have signed on a strategic collaboration deal that will establish in the coming months a brewery that will produce premium israeli beer .\nsome craft breweries , such as the golan brewery , have special lines that allow them to experiment without changing their main product line . \u201cour special line ,\nbrewers : discover our brewer resources here . are you affiliated with this brewery ?\nthe golan brewery [ 5 ] - located in\nkesem hagolan\n, the golan visitors center , close to the golan heights winery . established in 2006 , brewing german style beer by a german brewmaster . they offer 4 to 5 types of beer , including an genuine bavarian\nweizen\n. opening hours : from 11am until the small hours of the night .\nthe beer will be marketed and distributed by golan heights winery ' s sales and marketing apparatus .\nlocated in katzrin , in the golan heights , the golan brewery is one of israel\u2019s larger microbreweries . its line of bazelet beers is also amongst the easiest to find in stores . following a collaboration agreement with the golan heights winery in 2009 , production and distribution of the beer increased dramatically , to the point that they now produce upwards of 130 , 000 liters per year .\nin a new initiative , the golan heights winery and the current golan brewery have announced a joint venture to set up a premium golan brewery in katzrin in the near future . it is planned the new brewery will produce 300 , 000 liters of beer in 330 ml . bottles and draft kegs . this is another example of the beer and wine worlds working together in israel . already tempo , israel\u2019s largest brewery , own barkan \u2013 segal , israel\u2019s second largest winery . also coca cola israel / carlsberg israel ( aka central bottling company ) , israel\u2019s largest beverage producer , own tabor winery . tabor is one of the ten largest wineries and is one of the fastest growing in the country . the move by the golan heights winery increases the basket of goods they distribute , allows them to reach a younger market and re - emphasises their commitment to the golan heights . maybe the golan heights , which is famous for its wine ( yarden , gamla , golan ) and water ( eden ) , will soon become more well - known also for its beer .\nkudler , owner of this negev brewery , learned to love beer in alaska and learned the trade at a brewery in boulder , colorado . the brewery\u2019s specialty is its light and fruity passion - fruit beer , while the smoked salmon variety has to be tasted to be believed .\nthe golan brewery in katzrin , the capital of the golan heights , was one of the first and is one of the more established craft breweries in israel . it ' s hard to call it\nmicro\nwhen it is planning this year to top production of 300 , 000 liters . opened in 2006 , golan changed its brand name to bazelet in 2009 when the famous golan winery joined them as a partner , bringing in professionalism , capital investment , marketing savvy , and proven sales .\nprivate transportation : from route 90 , there are four road\nascents\nto the golan heights .\none of the first clients i was responsible for when i started working for blend - it in 2010 was golan brewery . bazelet was the brewery ' s premiere beer brand , one of the first boutique beers in israel . i developed its visual language with creative directors ernesto bijovski and assaf cohen\nukatz brewery with sisters kathrin ( to his right ) and stephanie meyer , and their mother .\nestablished in 2006 , golan is brewing german - style beer by a german brewmaster in qatsrin , israel .\nthe first of israel\u2019s micro - breweries was the dancing camel brewery which was founded in 2006 by an american immigrant in tel aviv . since then , a host of micro - breweries have set up across the country , from the golan brewery based in katzrin in the golan heights , to the lone tree brewery in gush etzion . one of the most successful micro - breweries to have started in israel in the past few years is pavo , located in the town of zichron yaakov on the slopes of mount carmel .\nas part of the new initiative , some nis 3 million ( about $ 750 , 000 ) will be invested to expand golan brewery ' s production lines . until now , the brewery put out 150 , 000 bottles a year , but now hopes are to boost that number to somewhere around a million .\nuntil now , premium beer holds a 15 % share of the beer market . with the new step , we aspire to be the third player in the market after coca cola and tempo and to do for beer what golan heights winery did for wine ,\nsaid haim ohayon , golan brewery ' s entrepreneur .\nthe srigim brewery offers a variety of flavors that will satisfy all tastes . ( photo : srigim )\ni put the question to michael giladi , the belgium - born new brewery manager .\neven though they ' re both double bock styles , they ' re very different beers ,\nmike told me .\nog alon is a joint venture of two very talented professionals : michael avery , the australian - born winemaker at the golan winery , and omri zilberman , the golan brewery brewmaster . for more details mike sent me to omri .\nif you ' re looking for something a little different along - side a good cup of coffee , then come to the taste of the galilee and the golan \u2013 a kosher dairy restaurant and shop with all the best the golan has to offer . take pleasure in the wonderful combination of produce from the fertile golan and the creation of man .\no \u2013 wow , what a surprise . this is a pretty tasty doppelbock from an israeli brewery . kinda nuts thinking about a jewish brewery brewing a decent example of a german style beer . l ' chaim .\nthe negev brewery handed out sample shots at an event earlier this summer . ( photo : negev beer )\nin 2006 , cohen joined forces with ernest bijovsky , an argentinian - born israeli who also served in the golan heights during his time in the military , to form studio blend - it , a graphic design agency specializing in branding . when they were tasked with designing a slew of labels for the golan brewery , a boutique beermaker situated in the tiny golan heights village of katzrin , both cohen and bijovsky instantly knew what sort of imagery they wanted to invoke .\ngolan heights winery [ 4 ] - located in qatzrin , near the golan visitor center . golan heights winery marketing its wines under four leading brands \u2013 yarden , gamla , mount hermon and golan . they offer tours and tastings . opening hours : monday - thursday 8 : 30 - 18 : 30 , sunday 8 : 30 - 17 : 30 , friday and holiday eve 8 : 30 - 13 : 30 . tel : + 972 - 4 - 696 - 8435 / 09\nfounded in 2006 , the dancing camel brewery opened as israel\u2019s first production microbrewery . ( photo : dancing camel )\nan exact , authentic model of the golan heights , in full color , displays the region ' ' s history . .\nboutique shop \u2013 souvenirs from the golan , organic dried fruit , cheeses from boutique dairies in the galilee and golan , wines from the best wineries in israel , the best virgin olive oil . open sun . \u2013 fri . 9 : 00am \u2013 4 : 00pm\n\u201cfor the brewery , one of its most important values is that it is so local to the golan , \u201d cohen explains . \u201cso because of that , we took reference from all the signs around the golan , the script of the military text , and also the graffiti on the buildings there . from there we began to develop the language and look of the beer labels . \u201d\nthe golan is mostly a rural area , and as such it is pretty much crime free . however , the golan is also one of the world ' s largest military barriers , and while it offers many hiking options , several basic safety rules should always be followed :\n\u2018capital of golan heights\u2019 holds many attractions for visitors , from an award - winning winery to a living - history museum and nature reserves .\nwe are continuing to manufacture beer and pour it as usual ,\nmoti bar , said yesterday , cool to the reports of secret talks between israel and syria . bar is the manager of the new golan brewery , which opened two months ago in katzrin .\npublic transport : there are a few daily buses from tiberias , hatzor and kiryat shmona to the golan hights . services are few and far between due to the low population . golanbus operates public transport from / to the golan heights , available only in hebrew though [ 3 ] .\nthis new product will be a new marketing platform for golan heights winery in pubs , bars , and restaurants ,\nsaid levy rushansky .\nthe golan heights is the wettest area in the region . there are many waterfalls including the gamla , sa ` ar and the banias waterfalls .\nmeanwhile , at the brewery in carmiel , owner bryan meadan was able to feel in macro what i was hearing in the field .\ntamar shapiro , who runs the brewery with her siblings , shows off her family ' s wares . ( photo : shapiro beer )\nthe development stage of the new beer will be concluded within the coming months , in the framework of which a new , fresh , unpasteurized beer will be created from water taken from the heights ' salukia spring . the shelf life of golan brewery beer , which is sold under the names golan , galil , emeq , and bazelet , as of now stands at only a few days . new production techniques will lengthen this shelf life .\nthe headlines that appeared yesterday in haaretz were the last thing that golan heights residents were expecting . in recent years , they had led a well - financed public relations campaign , with the assistance of media consultant eyal arad , with the slogan selling the heights as the\ngolan - open up to life .\nthe old slogan ,\nthe golan - an inseparable part of israel ,\nhas become a distant memory that only old - timers recall .\nthe golan brewhouse is the perfect place for an event and kosher meals for groups of 150 . open daily from 11 : 00am to the last diner .\nbeing gluten - free , the meadan brewery never uses leavened grain and therefore , in effect , remains kosher - for - passover year round .\nthere will be beer , food and music - - the staples of all beer festivals it seems . from the logos on the poster , the following beers will be on sale : ralph ( a brewery on kibbutz gal ' ed which i ' m hearing about for the first time ) , the dictator , shepherds ( from bir zeit in the west bank ) , bazelet ( golan brewery ) , vilde chaye , fass brewhouse , and barzel .\ni can ' t read hebrew and thus can ' t understand a single thing the brewery has to say about this product . still , it ' s quite obvious to me that , whatever they ' ve done , they did it right . this is a good example of a doppelbock and a very nice beer altogether . a solid first impression of golan brewery and israel ' s craft scene on the whole . thanks for the souvenir , evelyn !\n\u201cit\u2019s one of the most visual elements you see when you visit the golan , \u201d he says . \u201ceveryone knows the signage there and instantly recognizes it . \u201d\nlocated in srigim , \u201csrigim brewery\u201d is actually a combined visitor center of two micro - breweries \u2013 \u201c ella valley brewery \u201d and \u201c ronen brewery \u201c . the first offers four classic types of beer ( bavarian wheat ; blond ale ; irish red ; and stout ) while the second offers special and unique flavors , with matching brand names \u2013 \u201c the ugly indian \u201c ; the wicked dusky one \u201c ; and \u201c the insolent wheat \u201c .\nthe story of the golan heights , the sound of erupting volcanoes , flowing rivers , birds tweeting and tanks roaring\u2026history , settlements , battles , nature and knowledge of the area . groups , visitors , students , soldiers and tourists of all ages are welcome to learn about the golan heights and experience it from a different angle .\neven before passover ended , i was getting signals that the kosher - for - passover date ale from the meadan brewery was going to be a success .\ni got my first hands - on commercial experience in brewing while working as a volunteer in a small craft brewery in new jersey ,\nexplains david .\nisrael has a small but thriving microbrewery scene that takes pride in local terrain . with more speciality craft beer bars popping up in the cities like tel aviv , the craft beer revolution is slowly overtaking the party capital . golan brewery is one of the most popular microbrews , and for a hyperlocal beer , a hyperlocal label was required .\nthere is hope for different arrangements , better ones that would leave us here in the golan , and won ' t destroy the wonderful settlement enterprise that we have built in the golan ,\nbar added .\nwe need to think about long - term leasing . i hope whoever leads us to a future accord will go in that direction .\nbrand . ( og was the biblical king of bashan which was on the golan . ) og beers are sold in distinctive squat bottles of 330 milliliters . the styles have included\nthanks to an award - winning 3d panoramic show at the golan magic ( kessem hagolan ) tourist center just east of katzrin , you can do all that without stepping outdoors .\ngolan heights tour guide yehuda geller recommends starting with a nature walk at eden springs park at katzabia junction . the park surrounds the waterway that supplies the mey eden water bottling plant nearby .\nnaama ashkenazi named her brewery for her grandmother , klara . naama , who has been brewing since 2005 , is part of a growing number of female brewers . her india pale ale won the gold grade in a 2011 international competition held in israel , and her stout won the silver grade . at the time , she was still fermenting beer in her kitchen . she was awarded \u201cthe best small brewery in israel\nat the competition .\ni didn\u2019t even have a brewery yet ! \u201d she says , laughing .\nat the visitors ' center take part in a multisensory journey to the wide open spaces of the golan \u2013 a panoramic movie shown on a 180 degree screen that activates the senses . hear the sounds , get wet , feel the cold , see the spaces , smell the flowers . enjoy a model of the golan heights accompanied by an audiovisual show , depicting the fascinating story of the golan heights . a screening is held daily at the complex every hour on the hour from 9 : 00am to 5 : 00pm . the screenings are in hebrew , english and russian .\nthe libira brewery in haifa boasts one of israel\u2019s few authentic beer cellars \u2013 a pub oozing warmth and intimacy , with a sparkling tap bridge hosting six freshly brewed , richly flavored , draft boutique beers fresh from the brewery . the brewery\u2019s regular offerings include weiss , a bavarian - style wheat beer ( hefeweizen ) ; double pils , a strong german - style lager ; porter , a traditional british - style dark ale with coffee and chocolate flavors ; and bitter , a traditional british - style amber ale with a subtle sweetness .\nanother new beer logo for the moody cow brewery - this time it ' s their absolutely fabulous simply red irish ale . probably one of the best beers i h\u2026 | pinteres\u2026\n, a brewery in the gush etzion area , markets a date pomegranate beer each year around the holiday season to coincide with the fruits that are harvested and eaten around that time .\nthere are interesting hiking courses throughout the golan . breichat ha - meshushum ( hexagon pool ) is a pool with natural hexagonal volcanic tiling . yahudia wadi and ein zivan wadi are also popular hiking courses .\nin petach tiqwa is a bar - and - restaurant which also offers tours of its brewery . patrons order food , drink beer and watch as future batches are made before their eyes .\nwhile keeping to the style of small , quality european breweries , alexander brewery\u2019s goal is to produce excellent israeli beer . they strive to be \u201cgreen\u201d whenever possible , and stress the use of fresh , quality ingredients . this includes european hops , malt , and yeast , in addition to israeli water treated by reverse osmosis to become totally pure . being a small boutique brewery allows alexander to focus their thinking and creativity to producing the tastiest beer . located in netanya , alexander brewery is the perfect place for those looking to escape the hectic buzz of tel aviv .\n( in april the first german - israeli collaboration beers was unveiled in munich , a product of herzl beer in jerusalem and the crew republic brewery near munich . this beer was brewed according the\nthe idea to invite the dancing camel to work with a german brewery was first raised by dr . dan shaham , the israeli consul general in munich . he made the connection with the br\ngolan heights winery ceo anat levy rushansky reported that their entry into the field of beer is a strategic move for the company meant to round out the winery ' s product line and will target a young audience .\ntwo - thirds of the golan heights has been under israeli occupation since 1967 , when israel seized the area during the six - day war . the remainder is under syrian control . following the 1973 yom kippur war , israel returned another 5 % of the land to syria . israel subsequently began building settlements in the area , and granted the syrian druze inhabitants permanent residency status . in 1981 , israel annexed the golan heights .\nthe malka brewery , in the picturesque western galilee community of klil , produces three bottled brews \u2014 an irish stout , a pale ale and an english lager \u2014 whose rustic tastes and aromas hark back to forgotten times . the owner , assaf lavi , maintains a small - scale family - run brewery with a hands - on approach , using only natural ingredients and low - tech equipment ( the community insists on not being linked to the national electricity grid , and its power source is sunlight ) . a visit to this tiny pearl of a brewery should be on every discerning tourist\u2019s itinerary .\nnonetheless , there are figures that show that the balance of immigration is not increasing , and for every new family that arrives , there are golan - born young adults who move to the center following their military service .\nthe model is situated in an enormous hall allowing the viewers to go on a journey through time among the scenery , sites and events that turn the visit to the golan heights into an amazing , unforgettable experience . .\nmount hermon ( 2284m ) , in the northernmost point of the golan heights . there is a cable car going up the mountain - in the summer you can enjoy a breathtaking scenery and in the winter you can ski .\ntheir large brewpub / restaurant is conveniently located in katzrin\u2019s industrial park , right next to their investor winery , as well as an olive oil production facility , providing an opportunity for a lovely half day of golan culinary exploration .\nalmost all of our 40 , 000 bottles were sold out ,\nbryan told me .\npeople visited our brewery and bought our beer all of passover week , and the feedback was very positive .\nthe situation in the golan definitely allows [ leasing ] ,\nsaid bar .\nthere is no friction with residents who belong to syria , like the friction that exists in the territories that have a palestinian population .\nafter experiencing the movie ( in english , hebrew or russian ) , you\u2019ll want to visit some of those places in real time . katzrin , the unofficial capital of the golan , is a great place to start the journey .\nthe brewery ' s name , golan , makes me think of golem , the frankenstein - like creature of jewish folklore . indeed , this dark ruddy - brown beer is intimidating ; it has a complexion that looks as though it were made of clay and a tall , statuesque head that ' s hard as a rock . funny enough , the beer ' s name , bazelet , is similar to bezalel , the rabbi who created the most popular golem narrative .\nfeel the spray of the waterfalls running down to the jordan river . slide down the slopes of mount hermon . smell fragrant blossoms and taste the wine , olive oil , and fresh - picked apples , cherries and grapes of the golan heights .\ncohen and bijovsky worked with a colour palette inspired by the wild animals of the golan heights \u2014 deers , eagles , antelopes and gazelles \u2014 to create a font set that invoked the sharp , strong language on the military signs . the result was a family of labels , in soft blue , deep maroon , mustard yellow , black and sage , with the names of golan\u2019s pilsner , wheat and ale varieties marching in proud , almost - retro style , across the curved slope of the bottle .\nthe salara brewery of kibbutz ginegar in the jezreel valley has earned a place of pride on the local beer scene . its two flagship lines have a particularly good reputation among local beer aficionados : a smoked stout with rich flavor and dark chocolate - coffee aroma , and a dark bitter reminiscent of a typical british pub brew . at latest count , the brewery was producing five types : the latter two plus a lager , a pale ale and a wheat beer .\nlocated in haifa\u2019s hip lower city , just a block from the mediterranean , is libira . opened by commercial brewery veterans leonid lipkin and erik salarov , it features various brews , including a german - style lager and full - bodied smoked stout . what libira pub and brewery lacks in looks , with its concrete floors and columns , exposed brick , and high ceilings , it makes up for in personality . the beer is produced by traditional methods and is unpasteurized and unfiltered .\nlocated by the site of the battle of david vs . goliath , gal\u2019s brewery was founded , well , by gal . . he offers four different types of ale and on the week - end can contemplate it with a full meal .\na quality meat restaurant with a menu similar to that in quality beer breweries around the world , our advantage is quality meat from the golan heights with the aroma of beer along - side fresh beer . our motto :\nfreshness , quality and unending service\n.\naram deke l looks like a beer model . a smile hidden behind a big beard and a proud \u201cbelly beer\u201d all indicate his business and passion best . located in zafririm , \u201cabeer haella\u201d brewery offers several beer types , with supplementing cheese toasts .\nwhen graphic designer assaf cohen was serving in the israel defense forces , as is required of all israeli citizens , he was stationed in the golan heights . he was instantly taken by the harsh yellow signs and the way they stood out from the backdrop of the region .\nthe israel - syria border runs through the golan heights along an area known as the purple line . this line is patrolled by a united nations peacekeeping force . no one is allowed to cross the border without special permission , though there is a un - operated border crossing .\nmeanwhile , in the galil / galilee region , galil brewery ( hebrew - only website ) is your best option . located on kibbutz moran ( just off the main east - west road running from akko / acre , past karmiel and on towards the area of safed / tzefat ) , galil brewery makes some of the best rated , if under - recognized beers in the country . in fact , lior weiss of tel aviv\u2019s beer bazaar store , mentions galil as one of his favorite breweries in the country .\nco - founder itzik shapiro told me that his brothers avi and daniel are also heavily involved in the business , and their sister tamar now runs tastings at the brewery . visits at the brewery are encouraged , and typically require a minimum of 15 people . but if you want to arrange a visit for a smaller group , itzik says you can always call and try your luck . if they\u2019re around and available , they are happy to welcome you ! to arrange a visit , call 02 - 561 - 2622 .\nin the soaring golan heights , the land is rocky , leafy green , and pocketed with minefields . israel has occupied this fertile plateau on the syrian border since 1967 , when the jewish state captured it during some of the most intense fighting of the fabled six - day war .\nwas the first israeli boutique beer ever to be offered on market . opened in 2006 , it was also tel aviv\u2019s first micro - brewery to open up in the city . the dancing camel offers over 10 types of beers , some with wacky flavors and crazy labels on the bottles , but the classic beers like the pale ale or the ipa are some of israel\u2019s best beers available . last year they opened up a brewpub next to the brewery so you can get a great meal and a great cold one paired together as well .\nbook a tour in advance at the golan heights winery , one of israel\u2019s largest and most award - winning wineries : a one - hour tour followed by tastings , a two - hour professional wine tasting , a vineyard tour or a premium tour that includes a gourmet meal accompanied by wines .\nbira malka ( hebrew : \u201cqueen\u2019s beer\u201d ) is produced in a boutique brewery next to a crusaders period fortress in the western galilee ( yechiam ) , and accoridingly its 3 types of beer ( dark , pale ale and saison ) provide a rare flavor to this region .\nsince 2005 , the brewery has run an annual oktoberfest celebration , drawing large crowds of both local visitors and tourists . their various beers are solid and refreshing . while perhaps not distinctive , they certainly make one of the most consistent and best quality beers available in israel .\nthe golan heights distillery \u2013 which won three medals in 2016 , just one year into its existence \u2013 produces a dozen types of whisky , absinthe , gin and arak . to book a tour and tasting in english , call david zibell , + 972 - ( 0 ) 54 - 384 - 3069 .\nthe craft beer renaissance in israel just celebrated its tenth anniversary . and , not coincidentally , so did the dancing camel brewery in tel aviv . it was the dancing camel in 2006 , under the guiding hand of david cohen , that fired the first salvo against industrial beer in israel .\nthe brewery is owned by a prize - winning winery in israel . brewed in the golan mountains , bazelet beers are made with mineral water filtered naturally through the local basalt rock . bazelet offers pilsner \u2013 pale , light , lager beer with a pleasant , grainy bitter and slightly sweet malt flavor ( 4 . 9 % abv ) ; amber ale \u2013 red amber ale with a good balance between bitter and fruity ( 6 . 4 % abv ) ; bavarian - style wheat beer ( 5 . 1 % abv ) , and double bock beer , a strong , dark lager ( 8 % abv ) .\nthe goan brewery is a real prize . it has great ( i mean it ) beer which is brewed on premisis . good location with plenty of parking and good prices . we had the burgers and beer sampler . super burgers . at 230 grams , it was enormous and cooked . . .\nhead next to alesmith , whose handcrafted ales are inspired by european classics . get introduced to their year - round flavors , such as their interpretation of a british - style pub ale , as well as their seasonal and barrel - aged brews . your last stop is at stone brewing , whose exceptional releases defy traditional expectations . taste their dedication to craftsmanship and unique flavors as you sample their core beers , special releases , and ipas . as you taste each brewery ' s fine products , your informed guide educates you on the beer - making process and what makes each brewery one of a kind .\nanother unique aspect of the industry is that brewers are experimenting with local ingredients in an attempt to capture the tastebuds of local enthusiasts . in its most recent attempt to create a beer that would speak to their clientele , dancing camel brewery created an etrog ( citron ) beer for the holiday of sukkot .\nbut the region\u2019s own war - torn history lurks in plain sight . in the 1970s , after hundreds of palestinian and syrian refugees stormed israel\u2019s border in an attempt to return to the golan heights , the israeli government responded by planting hundreds of landmines in its rich soil \u2014 landmines which continue to lurk below ground to this day .\nthe golan heights is a rocky plateau at the southern end of the anti - lebanon mountains , and straddles the borders of syria and israel . israel currently occupies about two - thirds of the territory , which it seized in the 1967 six - day war and annexed in 1981 , while syria holds the remaining one - third .\n\u201cyou\u2019ll see lots of plants and animals , and there are pools you can put your feet into , \u201d says geller . \u201cthere are signs throughout the park explaining about the water and containing bible verses about water . you have a great view of the kinneret [ sea of galilee ] and the western slopes of the golan heights . \u201d\nthe golan archeological museum in katzrin features relics of byzantine - period churches and synagogues and an audiovisual presentation of the heroic defense of the jewish town of gamla against conquering roman forces one year before the better - known standoff at masada in 67 ce . roman arrowheads , ballista stones , clay oil lamps , and coins minted during the siege are displayed as well .\nalthough at times the obscure flavor agents might seem a bit gimmicky , when they work they really work well . cohen\u2019s prescience allowed him to be the first craft beer to penetrate many bars and restaurants throughout the country , and his brewery\u2019s growing popularity led him to open a new bar in tel aviv\u2019s hip florentine district ( vital 10 ) .\nnevertheless , david outlasted the bureaucracy and opened the dancing camel brewery and pub in 2006 . he chose the name based on a legend concerning rabbi israel najara , who was saved from bandits by a ring of dancing camels which protected him . i can see where david might have felt he needed the same protection from the enveloping red tape .\nafter the construction of a quality winery , a bottled mineral water plant and hundreds of guest rooms , continued development seemed natural . but a veteran resident of the heights , who has lived on the golan for 35 years and is raising his grandchildren there , is less optimistic than bar .\nsince 1990 , golan residents are driving in a car that has a ' for sale ' sign on it ,\nhe said .\nbibi [ netanyahu ] posted a sign , [ ehud ] barak posted a sign , and so did [ shimon ] peres . only with arik [ sharon ] were we unsure . the price is known , there just isn ' t a buyer . as soon as the buyer will come , they will sell us .\nthe american - style dancing camel brewery in tel aviv starting the ball rolling when us \u00e9migr\u00e9 david cohen opened israel\u2019s first licensed microbrewery in 2009 . based in the heart of tel aviv , this state - of - the art brewery produces a surprising variety of carefully crafted kosher brews . notable are its carobbean stout , brewed with the ubiquitous mediterranean carob ; six - thirteen pomegranate ale , released for the high holidays ; the high - alcohol content golem beer ; gordon beach blond , spiced with rosemary and mint ; and trog wit , brewed with etrog ( citron ) for the sukkot holiday . the flying camel also has its own pub which , unusual for tel aviv , is closed on shabbat .\nnimrod castle is is an ancient fortress in the northern golan heights , built in the 13th century by muslim rulers to defend against a possible crusader attack . it is located on a steep mountain ridge , with deep forested ravines on either side , and has a stupendous view of its surroundings . there is a trail leading from the fortress ' s west edge downhill several kilometers to banias .\nthe dancing camel also broke the ice for other brewers in israel to follow suit . in short order , micro - breweries were opening in other places : bazelet on the golan heights , malka on kibbutz yechiam , negev in kiryat gat , shapiro and mosco in beit shemesh , alexander in emek hefer , srigim on kibbutz srigim ( li - on ) , herzl in jerusalem , and others .\nthe labels are assertive but not frightening , cohen explains , meaning they pay homage to the golan heights\u2019 landmine signs without attempting to invoke any sense of fear or panic . \u201cthe signs are very strong , \u201d he says . \u201cthe colours and the process of the background is done like a craft . it\u2019s historical visual language , and it became the reference point for our work on the design . \u201d\nomri said that double bocks ( or doppelbocks ) are lager beers that were first brewed in germany ( historically associated with the town of einbeck ) when there was an economic need to transport beer further afield than just the immediate area of the brewery . just like india pale ales hundreds of years later , double bocks were strengthened for the journey by higher percentages of hops and alcohol .\n\u201cmy aliyah plans were already underway and i knew i didn\u2019t want to continue being an accountant in israel . what started as a ' wouldn\u2019t it be cool if . . . ' moment , really began to take shape working in a commercial brewery . i would not have had the confidence to go from brewing 40 liters to 1 , 200 liters per batch without that experience . \u201d\nnestled in the so - called \u201clowlands\u201d region ( shefelah in hebrew ) between tel aviv and jerusalem , there are a few breweries in and around the city of beit shemesh . in the industrial zone of beit shemesh itself , shapira brewery sits in an old warehouse space . one of the better - known israeli craft beers , shapira is a family business that has been operating since august 2011 .\n, a northern brewery from the galilean city of carmiel , went a bit further away from tradition and created a line of gluten - free beer out of hummus ( made from chickpeas ) and another out of buckwheat . cohen recommended the meadan beer after tasting it at the recent tel aviv beer festival . \u201cthe meadan beers are really impressive , especially for beer made without gluten , \u201d he said .\nthe founders , jerusalem natives , opened herzl in order to fight major corporations dominating the beer industry . they strive to create interesting flavors using the highest quality ingredients , and wish to avoid making \u201cboring\u201d everyday beer . they made headlines in the spring of 2016 for brewing a beer said to be a similar recipe to that which was drank in jesus\u2019 time . this exciting experimentation is only part of what makes herzl brewery unique .\nthe brewery , which offers traditional ales and stouts , is run by six siblings . it all started in their parents\u2019 jerusalem basement , when one of the brothers got a home brewing kit he found while studying in milwaukee , a beer haven and their mother ' s hometown . their seasonals include a winter brew fermented with wood chips soaked in jack daniel ' s whiskey , then aged in an oak barrel for three months .\nat the same time , the golan heights began a wide campaign in an attempt to absorb new residents . twenty - four towns are currently offering that new residents come join them , and there is expanded construction in several towns . new neighborhoods are being built adjacent to the kibbutzim of gashur and kfar haruv . construction of a new town , matzok oravim , has begun in recent years . according to media reports , finance minister abraham hirchson has even purchased a plot there .\nlocated on the shores of the alexander river , alexander beers is a down right superstar in the world of beers . winning two gold medals in the european beer star competition in 2014 , for its blonde beer and black beer , alexander beers mean business . they don\u2019t do flavored beer or put fruit in it . it\u2019s a classic brewery that is reaching many bars or pubs in the country , whether on tap or in a bottle .\nthis craft brewery offers three ales and a porter . their ambr\u00e9e ale revives an old french country style \u2013 bi\u00e8re de garde \u2013 whose recipe was almost lost , then rediscovered by home brewers in the u . s . and europe . their belgian blonde ale is fruity and tart , with less alcohol by volume ( abv ) . their black , which is complex and rich , has a higher abv and is good for winter quaffing .\nthis brewery offers seven kinds of beer . i tasted their india pale ale ( 6 . 5 % abv ) . it was very good with noticeable flavors of lichi , passiflora and grapefruit . they said that when the rolling stones performed in israel , their beer of choice was srigim ipa . they offer dark ale , belgian tripel ( 9 . 2 % abv ) , and irish red ale ( 5 . 2 % abv ) among the rest .\nbegin your journey with a welcome drink aboard hotshots brewery tours ' retrofitted fire truck , which takes you around the city . your first taste of san diego ' s brewing scene is at mission brewing , which boasts a 2 , 500 - square foot ( 232 - sq m ) tasting room and over 40 national and international awards under its belt . sample a number of their core and seasonal beers , all of which are brewed , bottled , and kegged on - site .\nto pay tribute to this israeli beer pioneer , contact the brewery via its website to arrange a tour . tours require a minimum of 10 people , and last about 1 hour , costing 70 nis per person . or just stop by either tel aviv location for a visit ( brewpub open from 5 pm until last customer , every night except fri , florentine open 7 days a week from 7 pm ) , or dance with an alcoholic camel at a local bar or liquor store .\nsome areas of the golan are used by the israeli military as training grounds . there are usually recognised by the\nfiring zone\nsigns in the entrance . while marked trails are pretty much safe , when going off - road you should check the local maps to make sure you are not going into a fire ground . if in doubt , check with local police or military authorities . most training grounds are accessible during weekends ( fridays - saturdays ) and public holidays , and can also be accessed after coordination with military authorities .\nthe shapiro brewery in beit shemesh , near jerusalem , is one of the latest arrivals on the local beer scene . it\u2019s making quite a buzz , mainly thanks to a rather offbeat series of ads in which one of its beer bottles strikes a different character on the head in mid - sentence . it\u2019s still too early to predict how the brand will overcome the ever - growing competition , but one thing is for certain \u2014 jerusalemites are proud to have a beer they can call their own .\nfcb modern tavern : sunday : 10 a . m . - 6 p . m . monday - thursday : 11 a . m . - 9 p . m . friday : 11 a . m . - 10 p . m . saturday : 10 a . m . - 10 p . m . brewers breakroom : thursday - sunday : noon - 6 p . m . brewery tours : thursday - sunday : noon - 5 p . m . ( at the top of the hour ) .\nzohar winery founded by the doobie and ziva zohar and dr . carlos cozacov , the zohar winery released its first commercial wines from the 2008 vintage . this mini - winery , currently producing about 3 , 000 bottles annually , is located on moshav kidmat zvi on the golan heights . the wine is produced from several varieties including cabernet sauvignon , merlot , cabernet franc , syrah and petit verdot . you can have a private tasting and cozy chat with one of the owners there . call before coming . tel : + 972 - ( 0 ) 4 - 6964234\none of the reasons for this came as a result of the israeli government\u2019s decision in august 2012 to double the beer tax literally overnight . the tax is not gradual , and applies equally to the massive industrial brewers and to tiny craft brewers . weiss claims this is unique in the world , and it certainly took the wind out of the breweries\u2019 proverbial sails . even those that were able to remain afloat had little money left for marketing . others closed and the cost for a new brewery to launch became prohibitive .\nsome called 2011 the year for israel\u2019s micro - breweries with a surge in the number of breweries operating across the country . in a similar way to how wineries have sprung up in every corner of israel , micro - breweries have appeared at an incredibly rapid pace over the past few years , mostly by passionate israeli beer lovers who strive to create beer better than anything made by the large , commercial breweries . many of israel\u2019s micro - breweries are open to the public with visitors centers and brewery tours both interesting and , of course , tasty !\nori sagy , a former fighter pilot , runs alexander in emek hefer , near the alexander stream . a beer hobbyist for 25 years , he studied beer - making at siebel and brought in dutch brewmaster patrick van dam , who is responsible for the production process . the brewery is particular about making its brews with minimal impact on the environment . it produces small batches using traditional european techniques on modern equipment . like all local brews , the hops , malt and yeast are imported from europe , while the water is israeli \u2014 treated by reverse osmosis ."]}
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", "topic": 4}], "title": "bluespace", "paragraphs": ["owler has collected 13 screenshots of the bluespace ' s website since jan 2015 . the latest the bluespace website design screenshot was captured in jun 2018 .\nnot all bluespace pieces involve tumblr favorite benedict cumberbatch . some are optical illusions .\nbluespace is a very strange form of pocket dimension , that is largely unpredictable and completely unexplored . while there is speculation about the possibility of celestial bodies existing in bluespace , it is highly unlikely . travelling in the bluespace dimension without a proper gate or bluespace drive has thus far been proven to be incredibly dangerous , with probes either appearing in unintended locations or never returning at all . travelling in the bluespace dimension , depending on the power of the gate entered , varies from 10x the speed of light , to 1000x the speed of light . as of 2457 , there are two methods of utilizing bluespace for galactic travel : bluespace gates , and bluespace drives .\nthe owler community has estimated the number of employees of the bluespace to be one .\nthe owler community has estimated the revenue of the bluespace to be less than $ 1m .\ndiving deeper into bluespace carries its own risks . vessels navigate\nlight bluespace\n, a region in which material travel is increased . going too far into\nlight bluespace\nmay cause a vessel to enter\ndeep bluespace\n. little is known of the region but for one truth - 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plotted co - ordinates . those that have the capacity to\ntweak\njumps in real time are able to move deeper into the bluespace dimension , strengthening their bluespace field and increasing their speed allowing them to potentially outrun their pursuers .\nbluespace drives are generally reserved for military ships , or for civilian ships that have the luxury of affording a drive . bluespace drives are limited by the size of any given vessel , and require bluespace crystals to function , as well as enough phoron to power the crystal . each bluespace crystal provides a certain amount of ' jumps ' per type of drive . it is not recommended to use a bluespace drive to jump to any place not sustained by a bluespace gate or jump beacon ( such as those utilized by the nss aurora for incoming and outgoing shuttles ) . ships that fail to jump to the appropriate points or fail to log a jump flight path with a traffic controller run the risk of colliding with another object at the exit point . on rare occasions , two objects become ' entangled ' upon exiting bluespace at the same location , causing the two bodies to meld in bizarre ways - which has thus far always been fatal for the inhabitants of the vessels .\nbluespace is a form of pocket dimension that was discovered in 2413 by doctor samantha tigard and an anonymous skrellian research team , who at the time was conducting a theoretical physics experiment to test the probability of a resonance cascade scenario , in which a portal to an alternate dimension would be opened . tigard ' s experiments , when coupled with some theoretical models contributed by the skrell , discovered bluespace . she later went on the pioneer the first enhanced warp - bluespace drive . powering the drive proved difficult until the discovery of phoron in 2417 , which could easily power a bluespace crystal compared to more traditional power sources .\ncurrently golems exist for 24 hours after creation , the golems spontaneously teleport away in a brief bluespace anomaly . many attempts have been made to tag golems in order to track them . only 12 % of golems have managed to be recovered , with the other ones being lost the moment they bluespace away , the tracker becoming unresponsive . recovered golems are almost unanimously found near bluespace artifacts or slime colonies . after blue spacing away , the golems exist for another 48 hours before suddenly expiring .\nbluespace have been professional from the start , to project completion . i highly recommend them , and look forward to working with them again in the future .\nmol , 8 march 2017 : entrepreneurs who want to innovate with space technology find coaching and expertise at \u2018bluespace\u2019 , the new consortium of imec , verhaert and vito .\nusually a setting available on a standard interdiction drive but sometimes stand alone , interdiction nets are wide projections intended to capture objects travelling through bluespace in its scanning zone . when a vessel utilising bluespace passes through a net it is immediately struck with a high powered interdiction system . stronger than a standard interdiction system , any ship caught is brought straight out of a jump more often than not . this is a common addition to space stations to avoid accidental collisions caused by ships dropping out of bluespace and utilising standard propulsion too close or to prevent / soften direct attack from bluespace weapons such as bluespace artillery . interdiction nets are popular with pirates who use them to cover shipping lanes , literally using them as one would use a fishing net in a stream . an attack on travellers around biesel was believed to have been carried out using these devices . the nss odin utilises three overlapping interdiction nets .\nall known interdiction drives are larger in comparison to the bluespace drive it is trying to overcome , usually in a 2 - 1 ratio . it is rare for a small shuttle to carry an interdiction drive though some pirates may strip out their own ships interiors to install one . larger capital ships are all but immune to interdiction drives due to their mass and gigantic bluespace drives .\nbluespace offers support at different locations in flanders , with antwerp as base . we like to give high - tech start - ups and spin - offs that use space technology a flying start .\nthe first drone sent into bluespace was constructed by the einstein engines corporation , and traveled to the edge of the alpha centauri system in less than ten minutes . however , using doctor tigard ' s experimental ' drive ' system would not work for tradition travel , as it could not be focused and it was only large enough for objects smaller than the average human . selling her designs for a record 234 , 000 , 000 standard credits to the einstein engines corporation , the first bluespace gate began construction in 2420 . finished in 2425 , the first bluespace gate , orbiting mars , spanned the size of fifty meters , and had seven fusion reactors built into it . the existing , inefficient warp gates were quickly converted into bluespace gates , allowing them to be powered much more efficiently .\noriginally bluespace gates were built as inferior warp gates . while advanced for their time , they were far slower and much more expensive than current bluespace travel . the warp gate project was and remains the most ambitious , far reaching , and expensive construction project in the known galaxy . the debt from this project is still being paid off to this day by the sol alliance , who shouldered most of the cost . thus , when nanotrasen swept in with bluespace , they were able to monopolize the rights to retrofit the now - defunct warp gates almost immediately after the mega - project was finished .\nthe core concept of bluespace is to exploite the added value of spatial division multiplexing ( sdm ) in the radio access network ( ran ) with efficient optical beamforming interface for the pragmatic ka - band wireless transmission band . both being seamlessly integreable in next generation optical access networks infrastructures with massive beam steering capabilities and with flexible network management control . the main objectives targeted by the bluespace project are bluespace are : to develope a truly viable and efficient path for 5g wireless communications with a 1000 - fold increase in capacity , connectivity for over 1 billion users , strict latency control , and network software programming .\nthe latter update isn ' t as useful as the former\u2014sticky headers mean no more scrolling back to the top to add posts\u2014but it ' s spawned a perfectly tumblr - appropriate art project under the tag\nbluespace .\na small segment of the scientific community have become increasingly alarmed at how fast the known galaxy have invested in bringing bluespace into society , while there are still several major mysteries surrounding this new dimension and its interactions with our own . since the discovery of bluespace , humanity has managed to discover several strange artifacts and lifeforms not known to follow the laws of our reality , including slimes , which were originally discovered in areas along with artifacts .\nat bluespace we live and die by the brands we create . from the phone dialogue to the identity system , communication standards to the packaging , our focus is on the cohesive accumulation of every aspect , every experience , every connection made .\nthe investments made in space get added value when they are used in new projects on earth . to encourage the use of space technology , imec , verhaert and vito launch the consortium \u2018bluespace\u2019 with an incubation program of the same name . sven de cleyn , imec . istart program manager : \u201chigh - tech spin - offs are the future of flanders . we see great opportunities in the use of space technologies . with \u2018bluespace\u2019 we want to support new initiatives that apply these opportunities . \u201d\nbluespace drives project a field around a certain meter distance around the ship itself , enveloping it into the bluespace dimension , and then ' jumps ' it to the plotted destination . drives can be used to jump to any location within range , but this is incredibly dangerous . high quality drives are more efficient in plotting exit coordinates and can be used for virtually any place to travel with minimal risk , but these drives remain incredibly expensive and used almost exclusively by the militaries of the major factions , or the adventurous wealthy .\nimec , verhaert and vito have a profound experience in supporting entrepreneurs to develop new ideas . together they are a profitable cross - fertilization between creativity and technology . therefore the \u2018bluespace\u2019 consortium adds a creative component to finding new applications , making a technology transfer more than just a license deal .\nthis coming year marks an exciting time for bluespace , as we look to celebrate our 15 year anniversary since our incorporation date . while many things have changed throughout the past years , one thing has remained the same \u2026our deep - rooted passion for what we do , and the brands we do it for !\nbluespace refers to the blank and , yes , very blue ( # 36465d , to be exact ) canvas tumblr has inadvertently created for users ' s desktop dashboards by widening posts and erasing the white borders . and what do you get when you give your hoards of photoshop - savvy users a blank canvas to play with ? this :\ninnovative office design and build solutions for commercial interiors in and around east anglia . clients who choose bluespace for their office interior design know to expect the unexpected . vitality and creative thinking are at the heart of all we do \u2013 to create modern workspaces with unique and inspirational styling whilst providing you with a workspace that is brilliantly functional .\nso the case of bluespace is a welcome sight . at its simplest , it ' s a knee - jerk reaction to a new feature . dig deeper , and it ' s making tumblr even more of a platform for creativity than before . sites may dictate the way features appear to users , but users have the final say in figuring out just how they ' ll be used .\nbluespace gates ( or just\ngates\n) are generally used for travel between distant star systems for the mass majority of ships which don ' t have their own bluespace drives . they form the ' highway ' of galactic travel , and are the basis of ftl transportation , as they allow fast travel to any other gate regardless of its distance . gates are generally 1 by 1 km and are ring - shaped with projectors facing inwards . gates are completely automated , and activated with a transmission to the gate ' s communication system . in this communication , you must include your ship id , faction , and intended location . gates will refuse to open for wanted personas , and will alert the closest authority if attempted to be accessed . gates will do the same for unregistered ships .\ngates are used by virtually all ships without their own bluespace drives . due to the size of gates and how much they are used , incoming ships enter the gate on the right side , causing them to ' exit ' on the left in the mirrored gate , making gate travel much like a drive on earth . most gates are constructed by nanotrasen , who charge a small fee for each use of a gate ; 20 standard credits .\nthe first initiative is \u2018space4earth innovation week\u2019 , a collaboration with the university of antwerp . from 13 till 17 march 2017 master students \u2018product development\u2019 will use space technology to search for new applications . this initiative is supported by antwerp space , aurea ( antwerps universitair research centrum voor evenwicht en aerospace ) , lambda - x , qinetiq , space applications services , vito and voxdale . next \u2018bluespace\u2019 will launch the first open call for new incubation projects in may .\ncarried out by most vessels , beacon pinging is that act of sending a bluespace communication to a beacon one is planning on travelling to and waiting for a response signal from the beacon . it is especially useful in picking up suspicious activity as interdiction nets , whilst not blocking normal communication , will block a beacon ping . if a bing doesn ' t bounce back the beacon is either not operating for whatever reason or pirates are\nfishing\nnearby .\nwork and work relations are being completely transformed . professions , jobs , roles and titles are becoming , at the same time , blurred and specialized . the way in which organizations engage with talent will be very different in the near future from what we currently see / understand . bluespace is a company that really understands this emerging reality and is taking to the market a technology platform to enable corporations to mobilize and engage with the talent pool in a much more fluid and long - term perspective .\nthe \u2018bluespace\u2019 incubation program offers coaching , technological expertise and facilities to entrepreneurs , both high - tech start - ups as spin - offs . steven krekels , unit manager vito remote sensing : \u201cspace technologies for earth observation can really enrich and sharpen our industry . as a technological research center , we want to support innovations in the broadest sense . vito remote sensing realizes sustainable social solutions by focusing on innovative technologies that also have an economically self - sufficient story . europe is investing billions in programs such as galileo and copernicus . it is our mission to help those investments valorize for flanders . any entrepreneur who takes initiative in that domain , can count on our support to strengthen the flemish socio - economic web . \u201d\nsomething looks different on tumblr . the blogging platform and social media network rolled out a new design thursday for its dashboard \u2014the homepage where users create posts , track engagement , and scroll through the seemingly endless content from users they follow .\nthe update featured , to borrow the wording of the site ' s staff , just\ntwo li ' l changes .\nthe first is a sticky header that keeps the buttons for creating new posts locked at the top of your window . the second is the deletion of the white space around posts , making images on the dashboard wider and border - free :\nmost use the space to have images spookily peek up from the bottom or burst through the middle of a post .\nwhich makes this a unique case study in user reaction to yet another redesign of a social networking platform . sure , there are plenty of users griping about the new features , but there ' s also this massive group taking advantage of the design tweaks and transforming them into a collective art project away from what tumblr intended .\nwhether tumblr intended the blue space to become an extension of each post ' s canvas , of course , is unclear .\nwe went ahead and did it ,\nthe staff wrote in a post introducing the widening .\nthere was no reason not to .\nthis rollout is casual compared to tumblr ' s previous ones . when the site added a feature in august that allowed users to see blogs pop up on the right hand side of their dashboards instead of in a new tab , the announcement included instructions on what users should do . perhaps the less serious presentation of the wider posts prompted users to get creative .\nmost of the time , when social networking platforms introduce design changes , they ' re seen as constraints , not canvases . but it ' s not as if tumblr has always gotten their new features right . in 2012 , when tumblr released a\npinned post\nfeature , users revolted . the microblog disabled the option less than six months after launching it . other times , users treat the changes as a joke , pinning misleading tweets or uploading lo - res cover photos that defy the social network ' s intent . most users on most networks , however , simply ( if begrudgingly ) accept the changes .\nurltoken copyright ( c ) 2018 by the atlantic monthly group . all rights reserved .\nif you are searching for an office interior designer , then we are the team you need . whether you have a full design in mind , or just an idea of what you want , we\u2019ll provide bespoke designs , renders and expertise to create the perfectly designed space for your business .\nexperts in large open plan office design , incorporating playful areas and break out spaces for your staff , as well as making the most of your available space with small office design , we have the vision and experience to create your new workspace . in addition to office design , we can also design modern reception areas and offer commercial interior design for car showrooms , schools and much more .\nour office design team will listen to your individual requirement before setting to work to create the creative office design you have been dreaming of , with all the functionality your business demands . our tailor - 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", "topic": 18}], "title": "air south ( south carolina )", "paragraphs": ["copyright status undetermined . for more information contact , south carolina state library , 1500 senate street , columbia , south carolina 29201 .\nsouth carolina national guard supports colombia during international air show > u . s . southern command > news\nsteve mccaslin , p . e . air permitting division bureau of air quality control south carolina department of health and environmental control 2600 bull street columbia , south carolina 29201 phone : ( 803 ) 898 - 3869\nclean air act permitting in south carolina is the shared responsibility of the south carolina department of health & environmental control and epa region 4 . for more information about responsible agencies see below .\nf - 104 fighter on the ramp at the south carolina air national guard base , congaree air field . 1960 ' s era photo .\nair traffic is a big part of south carolina\u2019s robust tourist industry with over 2 . 3 million americans flying into the state a year . in addition , over 150 , 000 foreign visitors travel by air to visit south carolina each year .\nsouth carolina air distributors is a full line supplier of hvac parts , supplies , as well as residential and commercial equipment . south carolina air distributors is a \u2018sister\u2019 company to virginia air distributors . both companies are owned and operated by the parent company , value added distributors . we are proud to represent the armstrong and concord brands of residential hvac equipment , manufactured by allied air enterprises , a division of lennox international . allied air enterprises is headquartered in columbia , south carolina with a major manufacturing facility located in orangeburg , south carolina .\nthe south carolina air national guard is located in eastover . they perform two unique missions training and preparing the citizen - airman to respond to the governor of south carolina for state emergencies or the call of the president in times of crisis .\nbonovich said during the f - 16 and kfir intercepts some communications issues were identified and the south carolina air guard assisted in correcting those issues to improve interoperability between the two air forces .\nthis heritage pamphlet is designed to inform the reader of the history , organizational development and accomplishments of the south carolina air national guard ( scang ) . the pamphlet contains most significant events and meant to foster a better understanding of how south carolina ' s only air guard unit evolved and to preserve its legacy for future generations .\nrionegro , colombia - the south carolina air national guard wrapped up a full week in rionegro supporting its state partner during the colombian air force ' s feria aeronautica internacional \u2013 colombia , july 13 - 16 .\na long - distance bomber similar to this b - 47 stratojet dropped a bomb on a south carolina farm in 1958 .\nresidents of south carolina must meet a number of requirements to join the federal air marshal service . they must meet the government\u2019s requirements for becoming a federal agent and the more stringent requirements of the federal air marshal service .\nyes , an actual atomic bomb was dropped on south carolina in the 1950s . what ' s the history behind this obscure incident ?\nsouth carolina has some tempting targets for terrorists , including one of the largest u . s . military bases\u2014shaw air force base in sumter . federal air marshals work under the threat of personal physical violence and wider terrorist attacks . in 2012 alone , tsa agents found three firearms at checkpoints at the charleston international airport and in 2011 a man from south carolina was arrested for assaulting a federal air marshal aboard a domestic flight .\nafter arriving in colombia , the 169th joined with a kc - 135 from tinker air force base , oklahoma , a kc - 10 from the 349th air mobility wing at travis air force base , california , and the air combat command ' s viper east demo team from shaw air force base , south carolina , to participate in the four - day air show . u . s . strategic command also coordinated a b - 52 flyover during the air show ' s kick - off ceremony .\nthe south carolina national guard has been paired with the republic of colombia through the national guard ' s state partnership program since july 2012 .\njets assigned to the 157th fighter squadron , south carolina air national guard prepares for takeoff during a phase ii operational readiness evaluation ( ore ) . the phase ii ore evaluates a unit ? s ability to launch missions while in a chemical warfare environment . the 169th is home of the swamp foxes of the south carolina air national guard . ( usaf photo by msgt marvin r . preston )\nguests watch the aerial demonstrations at jos\u00e9 mar\u00eda c\u00f3rdova international airport during feria aeronautica internacional\u2014colombia 2017 in rionegro , colombia , july 15 , 2017 . the united states air force is participating in the four - day air show with two south carolina air national guard f - 16s as static displays , plus many other displays .\nthese new standards will prevent up to 330 premature deaths in south carolina while creating up to $ 2 . 7 billion in health benefits in 2016 .\naqi : good ( 0 - 50 ) air quality is considered satisfactory , and air pollution poses little or no risk .\n\u00a9 south carolina department of health and environmental control . all rights reserved . 2600 bull street , columbia , sc 29201 ( 803 ) 898 - dhec ( 3432 )\nwhile this was the first time the 169th fighter wing had deployed and exercised fighters to colombia straight from south carolina , it was not the first time the unit has sent f - 16s to rionegro . in 2014 , the wing sent 100 airmen and six jets here in a two - week exercise called\nrelampago\nor lightning in spanish . each year the south carolina air national guard participates in subject matter expert exchanges with the colombian air force ranging from medical to legal engagements .\nwhile south carolina avidly seeks visitors , this level of traffic requires the presence of the federal air marshals service . these professionals are tasked with using their behavioral training to identify individuals who are acting suspiciously before they commit acts of terrorism or violence .\nthe week also included a key leader engagement between the state ' s adjutant general , u . s . army maj . gen . robert livingston , and leaders from the south carolina air national guard , all meeting with colombian air force leadership , u . s . air forces southern commander , lt . gen . mark kelly and the u . s . ambassador to colombia , kevin whitaker . the series of meetings throughout the week further strengthened the partnership and helped identify areas the south carolina national guard and the colombian military can work together in the future .\nthe unites states air force ' s participation in the air show provides an opportunity to strengthen the military - to - military relationships with regional partners and provides the opportunity to meet with colombian air force counterparts .\nepa\u2019s new mercury and air toxics standards ( mats ) - the first ever national limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from power plants \u2013 will improve people\u2019s health by requiring power plants that contribute to air pollution in south carolina to use widely available , proven pollution control technologies to protect families from pollutants like mercury , arsenic , chromium , nickel and acid gases .\nu . s . air force lt . col . chip barton , colombian desk officer at u . s . air forces southern , said the week was a huge success .\nif you ever find yourself traveling on crater road in mars bluff , south carolina , be sure and carve out a few moments for a marker commemorating this whimsical footnote in cold war history - that time the us nearly nuked itself .\na mix of education and experience can also be used to apply for federal air marshal jobs .\nas for the greggs , they never returned to life in the country . with the $ 54 , 000 they received in damages from the air force \u2014 which in 1958 had about the same buying power as $ 460 , 000 would today \u2014 the family relocated to florence , south carolina , living in a brick bungalow on a quiet neighborhood street .\nair marshal requirements \u2013 those seeking air marshal jobs must either have a bachelor\u2019s degree or have three years of suitable experience . applicants are qualified to apply with a bachelor\u2019s degree in any field of study .\naqi : moderate ( 51 - 100 ) air quality is acceptable ; however , for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution .\nfresh air weekend : rapper - turned - director boots riley ; the flint , mich . , water crisis\nuntil now there were no national limits on emissions of mercury and other air toxics from power plants . toxic air pollutants like mercury - - a neurotoxin - - can damage children\u2019s developing brains , reducing their iq and their ability to learn .\nwe offer only non - stop service to hawaii from destinations in north america , asia and the south pacific , as well as service to every major hawaiian island .\nthe primary purpose of the south carolina association for institutional research shall be to benefit , assist , and advance research leading to improved understanding , planning , and operation of institutions of postsecondary education in south carolina . research focused on a single institution and that concerned with groups of institutions both fall within this purpose . in keeping with the dynamic nature of institutions of postsecondary education , the association shall encourage the application of appropriate methodologies and techniques from many disciplines . it shall also publish and exchange information with respect to institutions of postsecondary education and shall use such means as are necessary and proper to accomplish these objectives , including the raising of funds through gifts , devises , bequests , or otherwise .\ntheir home was no longer inhabitable and their outbuildings had been destroyed \u2014 even the family ' s free - range chickens had been utterly wiped from the face of the south carolina farm . the blast was so powerful it cracked windows and walls in the small community of mars bluff , about 5 miles ( 8 kilometers ) away from the family farm .\ndespite some powerful unbelievers in influential government positions , the course was set for air power and its important role in the wars of the future . great britain recognized this importance by creating the royal air force in april 1918 . while men like brigadier general billy mitchell fought for an american force equivalent to the raf , the united states would take several more years before coming into agreement about the importance of having a separate air force . the army reorganization act of 1920 kept the air service a combat arm of the army for a long time after . years later , in june 1941 , the army air forces was created and made an equal counterpart to the ground forces of the army .\nair marshal skills \u2013 after they have passed the basic training course , candidates go to the faa william j . hughes technical center in new jersey where they further develop the skills they learned at the fletc . they train for sixteen weeks in the federal air marshal service training program ii .\nin january 1953 , the gregg family moved into a stoutly constructed home in a rural part of eastern south carolina , on land that had been in their family for 100 years . they had no idea that five years later , they would earn the dubious honor of being the first and only family to survive the first and only atomic bomb dropped on american soil \u2014 by americans .\nand the bedroom , which thanks to mr . gregg\u2019s pals at the air force , has been converted into a sun room , free of charge .\nthe visitor control center is to the right . additional information public affairs will not sponsor overnight visits . for boy scout camping opportunities troops must have a sponsor that is a member of the south carolina air national guard . the sponsor must obtain approval from the 169th fighter wing for the event . the sponsor must also be on - site with the troop for the duration of the camping or tour event . for additional information , call 803 - 647 - 8208 or e - mail usaf . sc . 169 - fw . mbx . public - affairs @ urltoken .\na similar incident occurred just a month before the south carolina accident , when a midair collision between a bomber and a fighter jet on a training mission caused a\nsafed\nhydrogen bomb to fall near savannah , georgia . the incident was less dramatic than the mars bluff one , as the bomb plunged into the water off the coast of nearby tybee island , damaging no property and leaving no visible impact crater .\nalthough smaller in size , the post - cold war air force has had increased participation in contingency operations in the 1990 ' s . while maintaining units in the persian gulf area to deter saddam hussein from threatening neighboring countries , the air force has supported peacekeeping and humanitarian operations in somalia ( restore hope ) , rwanda ( support hope ) , haiti ( uphold democracy ) and the balkans ( provide promise and deny flight ) . also , to stop a bloody civil war in bosnia , af aircraft made precision strikes against serbian assets in operation deliberate force in late 1995 . on the unstable korean peninsula , the air force has continued in providing deterrents aimed at the communist northern government , while supporting the democratic south .\nthe week started with two swamp fox f - 16s flying to colombia and meeting up with the colombian air force ' s kfirs , based in palenquero for some mid - air training . the series of radio drills and intercepts which lasted for an hour and a half were aimed at assisting the colombians in preparing for red flag in march 2018 .\nand as for the playhouse , that was ground zero - so other than an 70x35 foot crater , there really wasn\u2019t anything left for the air force to take pictures of .\nthe mark 6 bomb that fell onto this remote area of south carolina weighed 7 , 600 pounds ( 3 . 4 metric tons ) and was 10 feet , 8 inches ( 3 . 3 meters ) long . with a maximum diameter of 61 inches ( 1 . 5 meters ) , the mark 6 had an inflated , cartoon - like quality , reminiscent of something wile e . coyote would order from the acme co . its capabilities , however , were no laughing matter .\nu . s . air force col . nick gentile , commander of the 169th fighter wing , called the experience both\nproductive\nand\na positive bi - lateral exercise\n.\nbonovich , and the other swamp fox airmen , who came for the air show spent their week interacting with the public , shaking hands , exchanging hugs and posing for thousands of pictures .\nthe cold war saw a rapid growth of airpower in a different way in comparison to the buildup of world war ii . the central focus was long - range bombers that could deliver nuclear weapons to the soviet union . the soviet - backed invasion of south korea by communist north korea pulled the air force into a tough three - year conflict . along with the action in korea , the armed forces began to place air power in multiple theatres of the world to help deter the expansion of communism while helping to defend the united states . u . s . air bases in europe began the cornerstone to the political and geographical power of the north atlantic treaty organization ( nato ) . nato was created as a counter to the soviet - led warsaw pact of eastern european countries . this use of u . s . airpower would continue to facilitate peaceful relations during the cold war for the next 40 years .\nin the 1970 ' s , the air force focused on investing in the production of new , more advanced aircraft and satellite platforms . some of the new aircraft to commission during this time were the a - 10 thunderbolt ii , f - 15 eagle , f - 16 fighting falcon , e - 3 sentry and m - x peacekeeper . all of these systems helped to further the air force ' s future missions involving air supremacy and dominance . in the ensuing decade , the air force ' s capabilities began to expand even more with the building of the f - 117a stealth fighter . its substantial power in combat was proven in several contingency operations in the 1980 ' s including the seizure of grenada in 1983 ( urgent fury ) , the raid on libya in 1986 ( el dorado canyon ) and the invasion of panama in 1989 ( just cause ) .\ntoday , military - grade nuclear weapons can take more knocking around without exploding . in fact , accidents like that at mars bluff caused the air force to make changes . no longer could a nuclear weapon be set off by concussion ; it would require a specific electrical impulse instead . and within days of accidentally dropping a bomb on u . s . soil , the air force published regulations that locking pins must be inserted in nuclear bomb shackles at all times \u2014 even during takeoff and landing .\nalthough the event was written about extensively at the time - and it gets brought up whenever an outlet\u2019s having a slow news day - a 2012 foia request by carlton purvis led to the release of some rarely - seen photos of the air force investigation into the incident .\nfresh air weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks , and new program elements specially paced for weekends . our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers , filmmakers , actors and musicians , and often includes excerpts from live in - studio concerts . this week :\nwhile becoming proficient with firearms is required for all federal agents , it is particularly important for federal air marshals , since they may have to fire within the confines of an airplane . other parts of the training include learning to analyze behavior to be able to identify suspicious activity before it escalates to violence .\nthe mercury and air toxics standards will save thousands of lives and provide important health protections to the most vulnerable , like children and older americans . the standards will slash toxic emissions nationwide and prevent as many as 11 , 000 premature deaths , 4 , 700 heart attacks , and 130 , 000 asthma attacks each year .\ntour information base tours are offered to local civic organizations , schools and youth groups middle - school age and older to educate people about the south carolina air national guard and mcentire\u2019s missions . tours are free of charge and can be subject to last - minute cancellations due to mission requirements and resource availability . we do not accommodate tour requests to combine different groups . tours are given twice a month on thursdays not preceding a drill weekend and are scheduled on a first - requested , first - served basis . public tours of mcentire joint national guard base are available to groups of 10 to 40 people . tours for children under the age of 10 are considered on a case - by - case basis and must be requested by a scang sponsor who will be able to accompany the group . no tours will be given on drill weekends or federal holidays . tour requests must be submitted no later than 60 days prior to the date of the tour and requested through the 169th fighter wing public affairs office . tours are coordinated one month in advance . groups requesting a tour must complete the tour request form and e - mail it back to usaf . sc . 169 - fw . mbx . public - affairs @ urltoken .\non the ground , all five members of the gregg family were injured , as was young cousin ella , who required 31 stitches . it wasn ' t until the family was recuperating at the home of the family doctor that evening that they learned that the source of destruction had been a bomb dropped by the u . s . air force .\nfrom i - 26 e : merge onto i - 77 n via exit 116 toward charlotte - 6 . 1 miles merge onto shop rd . exit 6a - 1 . 8 miles turn left onto pineview rd sc - 768 - 1 . 9 miles turn right onto garners ferry rd / us - 76e / us - 378e - 7 . 7 miles turn right into the main gate entrance from sumter : follow us - 76w / us - 378w - 21 . 4 miles turn left into the main gate entrance from charlotte : merge onto i - 77s toward columbia ( crossing into south carolina ) - 83 . 8 miles take the sc - 262 / leesburg rd exit 9b toward us - 76 / us - 378 / garners ferry west - 0 . 4 miles turn right onto leesburg rd - 0 . 8 miles turn left onto us - 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just shy of $ 450 , 000 today . to put that in perspective , ten years later , johnny cash would burn down an entire forest , and was fined $ 82 , 000 , or $ 570 , 000 . half a million to drop a nuke on a house ? that\u2019s a steal !\nin 1977 , the greggs sold the 4 acres ( 2 hectares ) that had been their home site . from the road , there is little evidence that it had once been the site of an air force bombing , aside from a small roadside historical marker on u . s . route 301 . to reach the site you have to travel into an abandoned space that once housed a trailer park , and walk through an overgrown path that leads to what remains of the crater , significantly smaller , usually full of stagnant water and now marked by a plywood sign .\nit was the height of the cold war , when global powers vied for nuclear dominance . but it was an oops for the ages . not only did the gregg girls and their cousin narrowly miss becoming the first people killed by an atomic bomb on u . s . soil , but they now had a hole on their farm in which they could easily park a couple of school buses . their garden ceased to exist ; the playhouse seemed to have disappeared into thin air , save a small piece of tin from the roof ; and the family home sat at a tilted angle , no longer flush with the foundation , surrounded by parts of itself .\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\n' ) ; w . document . close ( ) ; } function hint ( msg ) { window . status = msg ; return true ; } function pp ( action ) { var w = window . open ( ' . . / php / go . php ? action = ' + action , ' atdbinfo ' , ' resizable = yes , dependent = yes , status = yes , scrollbars = yes , width = 700 , height = 600 , screenx = 100 , left = 100 ' ) ; w . document . close ( ) ; } function expand ( obj ) { var divs = obj . parentnode . parentnode . getelementsbytagname ( ' div ' ) ; divs [ 1 ] . style . display = ' inline ' ; divs [ 0 ] . style . display = ' none ' ; } function collapse ( obj ) { var divs = obj . parentnode . parentnode . getelementsbytagname ( ' div ' ) ; divs [ 0 ] . style . display = ' inline ' ; divs [ 1 ] . style . display = ' none ' ; } / / - 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{"id": 55509, "summary": [{"text": "clockworkmod is a software company , owned by koushik \" koush \" dutta , which develops various software products for android smartphones and tablets .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "the company is primarily known for its custom recovery image , known as clockworkmod recovery , which is used in many custom made roms . ", "topic": 19}], "title": "clockworkmod", "paragraphs": ["clockworkmod recovery is a handy tool that android phone owners use to safely flash custom roms to their phones . previously , we flashed custom rom using paul o\u2019brien\u2019s unofficial clockworkmod recovery . but now , we can use that same unofficial clockworkmod recovery to flash the official clockworkmod recovery on the htc one s .\ninstall the unofficial clockworkmod recovery on your htc one s . check out this guide on how to flash the unofficial clockworkmod recovery on the htc one s .\nyou cannot say how valuable @ clockworkmod is . it just works : - )\nhow to install any version of clockworkmod recovery using rom manager with a trick .\nread on to learn how to install the official clockworkmod recovery for your phone .\ninstall clockworkmod recovery on htc hd2 with magldr | samsung galaxy s i9000 | samsung continuum .\nbacking up apps to the cloud . now zeroing out the phone is stress free . @ clockworkmod\n@ clockworkmod nightly broke my n7 . tb also broken . helium saving the day as i type .\ni think this is the best article on installing a custom rom or learning about clockworkmod \u2026 . ultimate\nif you want to learn more about what a custom recovery does , check out our clockworkmod recovery guide .\nhi guys does alcatel one touch 918n compatible with clockworkmod recovery ? or some link for compatible devices thanks . .\ni have a droid 2 global that is currently stuck on the m screen . i backed up using clockworkmod , but now i am unable to get into clockworkmod recovery . i am , however , able to get into the stock android recovery using the hardware keys . unfortunately , this doesn\u2019t allow me to use the clockworkmod backup . any suggestions ?\nclockworkmod site is back up . the jenkins build server went crazy and decided to eat 100 % of the cpu .\nthat\u2019s all there is to clockworkmod recovery so far . we hope you enjoy using it as much as we do !\nclockworkmod recovery loads and you can use it . scroll down to see all the menuitems . you can create backup with\npingback : install clockworkmod 4 . 0 . 0 . 2 recovery on t - mobile g2x [ how to ] ( )\npingback : install clockworkmod 4 . 0 . 1 . 5 recovery on lg g2x in linux [ how to ] ( )\n[ recovery ] [ 11 - 1 - 2013 ] unofficial clockworkmod recovery 6 . 0 . 4 . 4 for nexus 5\nclockworkmod recovery ( cwm ) can create and restore nandroid backups \u2014 backups of an android device\u2019s entire file system . clockworkmod offers a rom manager with a file browser that allows you to easily browse for and install custom roms via clockworkmod recovery and manage and restore backups . it also has other advanced features that will be useful if you\u2019re installing and dealing with custom roms .\nwell done ! you have now the official clockworkmod recovery running on your htc one s . let the flashing and tweaking begin .\nlearn how to install the custom recovery clockworkmod on your google nexus 5 so that you can install custom roms and other software .\nfor both the fastboot and the flash _ image methods , you will require the custom recovery image . you can get the latest version of clockworkmod recovery image and twrp recovery image for your device from the clockworkmod download page and the twrp download page respectively .\nthat is the space occupied on your sd card by the backups you took from clockworkmod or rom manager . you can find them in a folder called \u2018backup\u2019 inside the clockworkmod folder on your sd card . you may remove the backups you no longer wish to keep .\ni did the same yet havent recieved clockworkmod recovery on my samsung galaxy s2 . . please help me ! ! nothing seems to be working\nif any of these methods don\u2019t work for you , check out our clockworkmod recovery section for guides on several other devices including most tablets .\nwait patiently while the system reboots and the latest version of clockworkmod recovery is installed . select to reboot the device if it prompts you to .\ngithub - koush / cwm - 3 . 0 . 2 . 5 - kernel : clockworkmod recovery kernel for the epic 4g , rfs and ext4 compatible\ni ' m trying to install clockworkmod tether offline . i wasted four hours doing this and it still didn ' t work . my problem is :\nhelium is * the best * android backup solution i ' ve ever used . it works beautifully . bought paid version 2 support ur good work @ clockworkmod\nselect choose zip from sd card and locate the clockworkmod recovery file . confirm the action on the next screen to begin flashing the file to your mobile phone .\nfor any of the following methods , make sure to grab the latest recovery image for your device from the clockworkmod recovery download page or the twrp download page .\nso i am trying to use rom manager but every time i flash clockworkmod recovery and then reboot into recovery it isn\u2019t installing correctly . i keep getting errors saying\nfor most devices , clockworkmod has a dead simple installation process . this method does require you to fully root your device in order to be installed but once rooted , installing it is as simple as installing rom manager from market , launching it and using its first option i . e . the one that says \u2018flash clockworkmod recovery\u2019 .\nthe latest version of the clockworkmod recovery image for your device which can be downloaded by going here , locating your device and downloading the latest recovery image for it .\nlaunch the just installed \u2018rom manager\u2019 on your phone . the first option it gives you should say \u2018flash clockworkmod recovery\u2019 . just tap on it and follow the instructions .\nthis guide is primary focused on a full feature tour of clockworkmod recovery but in our previously written guide on how to flash a rom or app from a zip to an android device file from recovery , we have already covered in detail how to use clockworkmod for installing any rom , kernel , app , theme or mod using a recovery - flashable zip file . while that guide is based on an older version of clockworkmod recovery , everything in it still applies to the latest versions and should work flawlessly .\nnow that you have clockworkmod recovery up and running on your phone or tablet , let\u2019s take a look at all the options it offers you to manage your android device . we are using a nexus s running clockworkmod touch recovery 6 . 0 . 2 . 5 but the details should apply to other devices and versions of the recovery as well .\njust about to root my nexus 7 running android 4 . 3 when it tells me it will clear all my data . . . cancel ; time to test @ clockworkmod carbon\nonce you have clockworkmod recovery installed on your android device , booting into it is quite simple . all you have to do is launch rom manager and tap \u2018reboot into recovery\u2019 .\ntwrp has replaced clockworkmod on all our devices here at addictivetips , and we have no hesitation in recommending it to any android user looking for a custom recovery for their device .\nclockworkmod touch recovery 5 . 8 . 2 . 4 ( recovery - clockwork - touch - 5 . 8 . 2 . 4 - ville . zip , 1 . 49 mb )\nonce the device reboots into android , verify that you have the latest version of clockworkmod recovery installed by launching rom manager . it should now mention in the first option that you have clockworkmod installed along with its version you\u2019re running , and any updates that might be available . if a newer version is available , tap on that option and follow the instructions to update .\npower down your phone . turn it back on and boot into recovery mode . this is a bit different for every phone , so you ' ll have to google how to do it for your specific model . usually it involves holding down another button , like volume down , as you turn your phone on . htc phones will have to then select\nrecovery\nfrom a menu , while other phones will boot directly into clockworkmod . you ' ll know you ' re in clockworkmod by the words\nclockworkmod recovery\nat the top of the screen .\nwhen i reboot into recovery , it takes me to the first clockworkmod recovery screen , but when i select anything it takes me to a page with nothing on it but the clockworkmod symbol , i have a previously rooted optimus v . the os on it atm is vm670 - 20110516 and i need to go to vm670 - 20110601 but cannot because i cannot select any option .\nreport error in case of errors , this feature can be used to save a log of recent clockworkmod recovery operations on the sd card that you can later report from android using rom manager .\nclockworkmod recovery 5 . 8 . 2 . 3 ( non - touch ) ( recovery - clockwork - 5 . 8 . 2 . 3 - ville . zip , 1 . 51 mb )\ninstall rom manager on your device . it is an app that basically lets you schedule recovery operations while booted into android , and has an option for installing the latest version of clockworkmod recovery .\nim using with flash _ image : option to get clockworkmod recovery on my root - samsung - galaxy - gio - s5660 installed stock rom is v2 . 3 . 3 gingerbread ( s5660xxkpa )\ni need help plz . after i rooted my phone my phone was working fine . however i went in to clockworkmod recovery , i didnt know what it was . so i just pressed reboot now but it would reboot back in to clockworkmod recovery so i thought i should just format or wipe everything . i have format my system and everything else . but it would still not work so i have downloaded a program that fix and help me get out of clockworkmod because i thought it would work if i get out of clockworkmod . i didnt know if i format my system it would not boot . can u help me how to boot my phone ? like put a system back in or install ? plz i need it quick ! ! couldnt use my phone for a month now\ndoes anyone know how to install clockworkmod recovery on the xperia play ? i have tried to install xrecovery and clockworkmod recovery with the help with some forums but i have had no luck . any help would be great , but please leave an explanation that is simple for almost anyone to figure out , cause this is my first android phone and i\u2019m still trying to figure out how to mess with it .\nwhen it ' s done copying , eject the sd card and put it back in your phone . reboot into recovery mode . this is a bit different for every phone , so you ' ll have to google how to do it for your specific model . usually it involves holding down another button , like volume down , as you turn your phone on . htc phones will have to then select\nrecovery\nfrom a menu , while other phones will boot directly into clockworkmod . you ' ll know you ' re in clockworkmod by the words\nclockworkmod recovery\nat the top of the screen .\n14 . once you enter recovery mode , you will be able to see that a custom clockworkmod recovery has been flashed . it is safe to reboot the device from recovery mode using the \u2018reboot system now\u2019 option .\nhow can i uninstall this clockworkmod from samsung galaxy s ? i even changed my galaxy s to honeycomb and everything went wrong . usb cable not able to be read to laptop , no wifi no calls no texts etc\nfor all you android junkies who love flashing custom roms and tweaking your htc one s phones , you\u2019ll be thrilled to hear that the official clockworkmod recovery is finally here and ready to be installed to your mobile phone .\nyour device isn\u2019t a native android device but android has been ported to run on it and it therefore requires a specialized method for installing clockworkmod recovery . the htc hd2 and the hp touchpad are good examples of this .\nthe recovery clockworkmod you can put a mini samsung galaxy , since it brickea rom manager , so ask before you put it , since i want to make a copy of the rom that comes with the phone factory .\nrooting will not cause your device to be slow and buggy , nor will clockworkmod . your phone most probably has a custom rom installed ( a rom is basically the operating system and a custom rom is one built by an independent developer ) that is buggy . do not fret as you can easily fix these problems because you already have clockworkmod recovery installed . all you have to do is find a more stable rom and install it on your phone from clockworkmod recovery . one such rom can be downloaded from urltoken simply download this rom , place it on your sd card , reboot your phone into recovery and install it . you can find the detailed installation instructions at urltoken\ni haven\u2019t used that device but in my experience , on some phones ( especially those with trackballs or trackpads ) , using the power button does not work for selecting options in clockworkmod recovery , and you have to use the trackball / trackpad button . using the power button merely hides all the options and shows you just the clockworkmod logo . you should therefore try using other hardware buttons to see if they work for selection . hope it helps .\nfamed android developer koushik dutta ( a . k . a . koush ) has released an android tethering app called clockworkmod tether . it doesn ' t require root access , and it is not detectable or blockable by carriers .\nthe top two most popular custom recoveries are clockworkmod ( cwm ) and team win recovery project ( twrp ) . both of these recoveries are fantastic choices and come loaded with features ( including the ones i listed above ) .\nclockworkmod recovery has been developed by koushik dutta ( also known as koush ) \u2013 the same guy who brought us the android rom manager . he can be found at his blog hacking away at android devices , and at twitter .\nwipe battery stats wipes the saved battery usage statistics and effectively recalibrates the battery . useful in various scenarios when android isn\u2019t showing correct battery levels . this option is not shown in the above screenshot , but is present in many versions of clockworkmod recovery .\ndid you find a fix for this problem ( so i am trying to use rom manager but every time i flash clockworkmod recovery and then reboot into recovery it isn\u2019t installing correctly . i keep getting errors saying ) . i have the same problem .\nin case you aren\u2019t familiar with the concept of a custom android recovery , we suggest you check out our clockworkmod recovery guide ( linked above ) and go through the \u2018about android recovery\u2019 section . that said , let\u2019s take a closer look at twrp .\nclockworkmod recovery is one of the most widely used custom android recoveries that is available for most mainstream android devices . it is our custom recovery of choice here at addictivetips and almost every custom rom that we install on our devices is done using this recovery .\nthe rom manager or goomanager methods are the easiest for installing clockworkmod or twrp respectively . however , both these methods require root access so if that\u2019s the path you\u2019re choosing , check out our guide on how to root your android phone , if you haven\u2019t done so already .\n13 . once the custom clockworkmod recovery image has been flashed onto your device , the last thing you want to do is reboot the device as usual . instead , you need to enter recovery mode from the bootloader using the volume rocker to highlight and the power button to confirm .\nafter all use last menuitem : + + + go back + + + / reboot system now / rom may flash stock recovery on boot . fix ? if you choose no then you can do the procedure again . if you choose yes then samsung ' s recovery firmware gets overwritten by clockworkmod recovery .\ni have a big problem . i am in clockworkmod recovery , but nothing is working . no mather what option i choose , i just get a picture of the black head and the orange arrow . what can i do ? even after removing battery and restarting , i have the same . help me .\ni rooted my phone using the the clockworkmod process and it\u2019s running significantly slow . it\u2019s not because of a custom rom because i haven\u2019t flashed one yet as there are no stable ones for my phone so far . it\u2019s particularly obvious when locking / unlocking the screen . already restored it to factory settings but i\u2019m observing the same thing .\nclockworkmod recovery ( cwm ) is a replacement recovery option for android devices , made by koushik\nkoush\ndutta . it is based on the android 2 . 1 ( eclair ) recovery image . features include nandroid backup , adb shell , advanced urltoken options ( ignore asserts and signature checks ) , and file browser for choosing urltoken s\na cell phone store clerk wiped my sister - in - law\u2019s g2 phone clean and we set it up with my sd and sim cards . but , now it won\u2019t shut down . if i try to turn it off , it goes back to the clockworkmod recovery pane . how do i make it turn off ? thanks so much !\nok so my samsung galaxy s2 i9100 is rooted on 2 . 3 . 5 and has clockworkmod . when i enter it , i can only scroll up and down with the volume button and cannot do anything else . the power button changes screens to a hat with 2 arrows in a circle . how do i click the ok button on it ?\nhowever , in certain scenarios , the rom manager method wouldn\u2019t work , or would simply not be the preferred method for your situation . in such cases , there are several other methods available to install clockworkmod . we have covered the rom manager method as well as all these alternative methods in our guide on how to install a custom recovery to your android device .\nhi ! thanks for the guide ! question : i was checking the memory storage and found that under miscellaneous , clockworkmod took up 4 . 5gb of memory . is that normal ? i\u2019m operating on a hc 3 . 1 3g 10 . 1 tab . with 16gb only . now i have 4gb left . the rest of the other files are less than 50mb .\nusing magldr on htc hd2 : entering clockworkmod recovery on the htc hd2 can\u2019t be done via rom manager or any hardware button combination but that doesn\u2019t mean it is difficult in any way . all you have to do is power the device off , power it on by keeping the power key pressed till you see the magldr bootloader\u2019s menu and finally selecting the \u2018ad recovery\u2019 option .\nfollowing another guide somewhere on the web ( in french , which is my mother language ) , i rooted my phone ( this point seeming ok to be ) , then used unrevoked 3 ( urltoken ) to put the latest clockworkmod for this hw ( namely the 2 . 5 . 0 . 7 ) ( i didn\u2019t know at the point that rom manager existed ) .\ncan someone please help me ? i have a rooted atrix 4g running normal 2 . 3 . 4 and when i installed rom manager i flashed clockworkmod and when i tried to hit the backup current rom i get 2 different problems i either get a message saying \u201cfailed to boot 2 starting rsd mode\u201d or it shows aandroid robot with a warning triangle . and it just stays there\nthe htc one s is powered by a 1 . 5 ghz dual - core processor with android 4 . 0 ice cream sandwich and topped with htc sense 4 . 0 and is undoubtedly a powerful phone . but , why settle for less when you can make it even more powerful by flashing custom roms on your phone ? that is where clockworkmod recovery comes into the picture .\nwhile there may be several custom recoveries available for most android devices , the most popular ones available today are clockworkmod recovery ( also called cwm ) and twrp ( teamwin recovery project ) . apart from the rom manager and goomanager methods that are specific to these two recoveries respectively , both the other methods are universal and should work for any recovery as long as it\u2019s compatible with your device .\nnote that this will unroot your phone , and return it to exactly how it was when you bought it from the store . you ' ll lose all your apps , settings , clockworkmod recovery , you ' ll get over - the - air updates again , and you ' ll even have to re - activate your phone if you ' re on a cdma provider like verizon or sprint .\ni have a dell streak 7 , the clockworkmod recovery v3 . 0 , 2 . 0 always boots up . i have the custom honeystreak rom on the sdcard and renamed it to urltoken problem is it does not see the sdcard . it is reading files from the internal sdcard . at this point i just want to restore back to 2 . 2 . 2 anyway of doing this , can you help ?\na custom recovery environment will do the same things as the stock android recovery . however , it will also have additional features . custom recoveries often have the ability to create and restore device backups . custom recoveries allow you to install custom roms . clockworkmod even offers a \u201c rom manager \u201d app that allows you to access many of these features from a running android system \u2014 this app requires a custom recovery installed to function .\na custom recovery lets you perform several advanced operations on your android device and we have covered it before in some of our guides but now , we will be detailing several available methods that you can use to flash a custom recovery to your phone . these will include the automated rom manager method for clockworkmod , the automaded goomanager method for twrp , the fastboot method for devices with unlocked bootloaders , and the flash _ image method for times when other methods just aren\u2019t working .\nrom manager - rom manager is the original and official way to install clockworkmod recovery by a . zip file . download\nrom manager\nfrom google play , use the app to download the correct version of cwm for your phone ( urltoken file ) , reboot into the stock recovery and choose the option\nre - install package\ntwo times to temporarily load cwm from the urltoken file . this file needs to remain on the phone to load cwm when needed each time . do not delete !\ninstall a custom recovery when you\u2019re messing around with custom roms , or if you really want powerful backup features . this is often seen as a necessary prerequisite to installing a custom rom , but it isn\u2019t always required . for example , installing cyanogenmod with the cyanogenmod installer will also install clockworkmod recovery ( cwm ) . following installation guides for custom roms will often involve flashing a custom recovery , although you can flash a custom recovery and continue using the stock android system if you just want those backup features .\nif , when you boot up your phone , it goes straight into clockworkmod , then there ' s likely an issue with the rom you flashed . note that some roms boot into recovery mode automatically after flashing , so reboot your phone once from recovery mode to make sure you ' re having a problem . htc users : if you boot up your phone , it might go straight into the bootloader\u2014check to see whether you can choose\nrecovery\nfrom the list before continuing to the next step . htc phones usually don ' t boot straight into recovery .\nnow , i\u2019m not sure what to do next , and what the problem really is . i guessed from the \u201ce : can\u2019t mount cache : recovery / command\u201d error message that something went wrong with the installation of the clockworkmod . after a while googling , i came upon this post and discovered rom manager , so i went on with the installation , flashed again the recovery\u2026 and it doesn\u2019t solve a thing\u2026 and then i took a look at your excellent other article about the partitions and went with a terminal to look a bit at the phone\u2019s internal card\u2026 much to my dismay , it seems something is quite not correct or not standard looking :\nhi , hope to find someone who could give me a tip or something . i just rooted my t - mobile g2x yesterday for the first time . as newbie seems i deleted some files besides the unwanted apps . at first i lost data service then i reset it . i did backup to clockworkmod app but i forgot to save on my laptop . now i have internet service but i can not download any application and some other issues . how can i download apps now or is there any way i could get a factory data reset or what should i do ? any suggestion ? i would really appreciate it cause t - mobile and lg didnt care about anything .\nif you are using clockworkmod touch recovery , you can simply tap on these options to navigate between different sections and perform all the actions . on the non - touch versions of the recovery though , you can navigate between items using the volume - up and volume - down button , and use the \u2018power\u2019 button to enter / launch the highlighted option on most android devices . on devices equipped with a trackball or an optical track pad such as the g1 , g2 , nexus one , htc desire etc . , the trackball or track pad can be used for navigation and clicking it activates the selected option . let\u2019s review each of these options and their sub - menu options in detail now .\nlabs is an independent app store that gives developers full control over their work .\ntutorials , how - to guides and more . learn about mobile phone development , hacking , flashing , rooting and many other topics !\npitch black twrp 2 . 6 ( 3 . 2 . 1 - 0 ) for mt6735 / 37 / 53 ( 64 - bit ) kernel 3 . 18 . 19 + mm\nxda developers was founded by developers , for developers . it is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices , from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality . are you a developer ? | terms of service\nvysor lets you view and control your android on your computer . easy peasy .\nmust have app for any root user . make backups , flash roms , and own your device .\nby purchasing this item , you are transacting with google payments and agreeing to the google payments terms of service and privacy notice .\nrecord your android screen to a video file or screencast your android to a fire tv , apple tv , chrome , or even another android ! fire tv instructions : on your firetv , download allcast receiver for fire tv and start the application urltoken appletv : no setup necessary ! chrome instructions : download allcast receiver from the chrome web store and start the application urltoken firewall notes : can ' t find the receiver ? adjust your firewall settings to allow udp / tcp ports 53515 . android to android mirroring : download allcast receiver from the google play store and start the application urltoken screen recording also supports recording to gif . happy mirroring !\nandroid emulator in android studio 3 . 2 now supports amd processors on windows 10\nwhen it comes to custom recoveries , clockwordmod ( cwm ) is the most widely used system . the only other thing that i can think of that is as widely used as this , is my sister , lol , sorry sis i\u2019ve seen your diary . a custom recovery can perform several different tasks that will help you in your android developer adventures . so if you\u2019re wanting to use cwm as your custom recovery , this guide will help you get everything setup properly .\nthere are two different ways to get your recovery installed . for those of you that are comfortable with with using adb , this method is for you . before we get into it , you\u2019ll need adb and fastboot drivers installed .\nto get everything setup properly , you can use this very simple tool created by xda member snoop05 . download an install using the guide fro in this xda thread .\nthen open a cmd window inside that folder . to do that , shift + right click on any empty white space inside the folder and then select open command window here .\nconnect your android device to the pc . type the following into the command window to boot your device into bootloader / fastboot mode :\nonce your device boots into bootloader mode , type this into the command line .\n\u2514 here modify cwm . img with the name of your cwm recovery . img file .\nonce cwm is successfully flashed on your device , type this final command to reboot your device . fastboot reboot\na simple way of doing all of this is to install the rom manager app from the play store . if your device is rooted , you should be able to flash the custom recovery right from your phone . no need to plug it into the computer or worry about drivers or anything like that .\nthis one is pretty self explanatory . reboot back into your system from the recovery\nthis is a common feature used by flashaholics . transfer your roms to your sd card from your computer and flash them with ease . very easy , just like my sister ( r . i . p . ) .\nwipe your phone clean and get a fresh start . if you get stuck in a bootloop or something , this is usually your savior .\nyour cached data will stack up fast these days . everytime i check my cache i\u2019ve got about two or three gb being used up . clear all of that up through your recovery .\nyou can do full system backups to you local storage or your sd card . you can then restore from those backups if anything goes wrong .\nso cwm is a safe bet if you\u2019re looking for a custom recovery . it\u2019s one of the originals and it\u2019s used by most android developers . woot .\ngithub is home to over 28 million developers working together . join them to grow your own development teams , manage permissions , and collaborate on projects .\nall the images , strings , layouts , and such used by rom manager . translations appreciated !\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 .\nare you an android developer ? vysor gives you the integration and ease of an emulator on a physical device .\nshare your device , across the office , or across the globe . screen and adb access to remote devices . simple as sending a link .\n$ 2 . 50 / mo , $ 10 / yr , or $ 40 / lifetime . purchase available in app .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nreleased an update to desksms that should fix some issues with gcm ( push , sending text ) issues .\nrom manager has been updated with loki patch support ( vzw sgs4 ) thanks to @ unstableapps .\nseems desksms is getting ddos ' d . may just have to blacklist a bunch of ips . 7 min window on requests :\nchecking the quota issue in desksms . not sure how it ran out in 12 hours .\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 .\nall android devices ship with a recovery console that is basically a partition on the device\u2019s internal memory and can be booted into . the stock recovery of almost all android devices provides a few basic yet handy options that allow you to factory reset your device , clear its cache partition , and recover its operating system using an official rom in zip format , but that\u2019s all you can do with it . that\u2019s where a custom recovery comes handy .\na custom android recovery basically replaces the stock recovery with one that lets you do all you can do with the stock recovery , plus a plethora of more options to give you a lot more control on your device . with a custom recovery , you can install official and unofficial roms as well as other updates including hacks , themes , kernels etc . using zip files , wipe not just user data but pretty much every standard partition on your device , mount the storage card for usb mass storage access without leaving recovery , partition your sd card , wipe dalvik cache and battery stats , fix permissions , perform , manage and restore backups , and so on .\nthe above methods will not work in certain cases though , for instance if you can\u2019t boot into android in the first place due to some issue , or if you are using a device like the htc hd2 that doesn\u2019t natively support an android recovery . many solutions are available in these cases .\nusing hardware button combination on most android devices : on most android devices including ones by htc , you can enter recovery by powering your device off and then powering it back on while keeping either the \u2018volume down\u2019 or the \u2018volume - up\u2019 button pressed , depending on the device . this will enter the bootloader from where you can select the \u2018recovery\u2019 option by navigating to it with the volume key and entering it with the \u2018power\u2019 key . on most samsung devices specifically samsung galaxy s series devices , you must keep both the \u2018volume - up\u2019 and \u2018home\u2019 keys pressed while powering on the device , to directly enter recovery .\nlets you install any zip file from any location on your sd card . the file can be for a rom , a kernel , an application , a theme or any mod as long as it is in recovery - flashable zip format . this is the most widely used option for installing a rom that you have downloaded and copied to your sd card . entering this option will bring up a screen that will allow you to browse your sd card for the zip file and select it for installation .\napply / sdcard / urltoken this option can be used for installation of any official or unofficial update , rom , kernel etc . that is in a zip format installable from recovery , as long as the file is named urltoken and it has been placed on the root of your sd card ( i . e . not in any sub - folder ) .\ntoggle signature verification this turns the signature verification on and off . when signature verification is on , you will not be able to install any custom roms that haven\u2019t been digitally signed to allow installation on the device ( most custom roms aren\u2019t signed ) . switching it off skips the signature verification check and proceeds with the installation .\ninstall zip from sideload this option puts the phone into the new adb sideload mode , allowing you to install zip files from your computer using the adb sideload command introduced in android 4 . 1 jelly bean .\nthis option wipes all user data on the device as well as cache . doing this will leave your phone in the state it was in when you bought it or when any custom rom was first installed . it will also wipe any sd - ext partition that you might have setup ( more on this later ) . selecting pretty much any operation in clockwormod ( including this one ) will bring up a confirmation prompt that can save you from a lot of potential trouble in case you accidentally select the wrong operation .\nwipe cache partition wipes the cache partition of the device to clear all the data accumulated there over use . this is often used before installing a new rom , app , kernel or any similar mod via recovery .\nundoubtedly one of the most important features provided by a custom recovery , the backup and restore feature \u2013 also known as nandroid backup \u2013 allows you to take a snapshot of your phone\u2019s entire internal memory including all partitions , and save it on the sd card . here is how it looks :\nlets you restore a previously taken backup . entering this option presents you with a list of existing backups from the sd card that you can choose from for restoration .\ndelete lets you delete a previously taken backup to free up space on your sd card .\nthis option is similar to the restore option but once a backup has been selected to be restored , this option allows you to choose the parts of it to restore . you can choose to restore the boot , system , data , cache and sd - ext partitions , as shown here :\nfree unused backup data lets you reclaim space on your sd card by freeing up any redundant backup data that isn\u2019t required .\nallows you to choose between \u2018tar\u2019 and \u2018dup\u2019 for the backup format . leave this one as it is , unless you are sure you want to change it .\nmount / unmount / system , / data , / cache , / sdcard or / sd - ext these options let you toggle between mounting or unmounting these respective partitions . most users don\u2019t need to change these options .\nformat boot , system , data , cache , sdcard or sd - ext these let you directly format any of these partitions . take extreme care with this option as formatting any of these partitions will result in losing all data on them , especially the boot and system partitions . formatting the system partition will remove your rom and leave your phone without an operating system while wiping the boot partition may brick your phone unless you restore or flash another one before rebooting your device . to learn more about the contents of all these partitions , see our guide to android partitions .\nmount usb storage lets you enable usb mass storage mode for your sd card right from recovery so that you can connect it to your computer via usb and transfer any files to / from it without having to leave recovery .\nthis section contains a few options most users will not require , though these can come handy quite often , especially wiping dalvik cache , which is required before most rom installations . here are the options from this section :\nreboot recovery lets you directly and very conveniently reboot from recovery right back into recovery . this is useful option for certain back - to - back installations that require the device to at least boot once between them .\nwipe dalvik cache allows you to wipe the cache for the dalvik virtual machine ( the custom - built java virtual machine for android ) . this is required before most rom installations and at other occasions too , for fixing some problems .\nkey test lets you press any of the hardware keys to see if they are properly functioning , and to see their key codes .\nfix permissions fixes the file permissions for the internal memory partitions back to default . this is very useful as a fix for several errors and force - closes that start appearing after you or an application you installed and provided root access end up messing up the permissions of important files .\npartition sdcard this option gives you a no - frills way to partition your sd card properly for use with roms that support data2ext ( a very handy hack for low internal memory devices that enables an / sd - ext partition on the sd card to be used as the internal user data storage i . e . as the / data partition ) . once this option is selected , you will be given options to choose the sizes for the / sd - ext partition as well as an optional / swap partition on the sd card , and will then automatically format it for you , leaving the remaining space for normal sd card usage . this option will wipe all data from your sd card so use it with caution !\nroms , kernels , themes & mods , and more . however , for anyone new to android customization and hacking , some of its options might prove to be a tad confusing . in what follows , we will cover all that this recovery is capable of doing , and how to do it .\nplease please help . i have just received a druid 2 global , purchased off ebay , that has been rooted using clock work mod . this was not in the description . the phone seems slow , slower than my previous x10 . also force closes and has missed calls whilst in range . is this due to root ? can it be fixed ? i am a park ranger and have no experience with these things . please please help , any advice that you can give would be much appreciated but please explain it as if i was a three year old . thanks in advance . tony\nabout phone model : cherry - magnum hd ( otherwise known as wellcom a99 , motorola triumph , ideos x6 ) android version : 2 . 3 . 4 baseband version : pr232 kernel version : apps _ 2 . 6 . 32 . 9 - perf build number : 5019 _ 3 _ 18b\nhey , is that the phone of cherry mobile ph ? is it the same as my phone and star mobile ? how did you use cwm because my cherry mobile tornado tablet and my phone a878 models won\u2019t appear when choosing your device for cwm recovery mode .\nim trying to install froyo 2 . 3 on my htc evo kg night / shift 4 ive read up on alot of the things clock work mod can do i just need some help email me if you have any tips mike . gaxiola @ urltoken\nsorry dude , but you can only instal froyo as a 2 . 2 android version . 2 . 3 is another android called gingerbread . don\u2019t try anymore , you\u2019ll never do it\na superb guide , as clear as a bell , and as extensive as a tax audit . this is in my humble opinion a must read for anyone who owns an android and wants to update the os with a custom rom .\ni\u2019m glad you found this guide helpful . regarding taking screen shots while in recovery , the only way is to use a tool called ddms , that comes with the android sdk . we have a guide on that too , which you can check here : urltoken\nhi , i have unlocked the device htc inspire 4g . rom has been downloaded . suddenly i entred in rom app and selected 2 option . after that the mobile was dipalying the screen exactly like first screen shot on this webpage . in the bottom it was saying \u201cback button disabled\u201d i kept like that for a while . after that i removed battery and inserted again it turned on . but it is not taking me to the home screen . could you please suggest me on this issue .\nhey i reqest you to give your phone to a authorised service center they will give it to you in 2 - 4 days which costs 350 rupees or you can download the original rom of your phone with pressing home lock and volume up key . if you want more help and steps email me to aanandvishwa12 @ urltoken and i will help you surely , i think you found this helpful .\npingback : install rooted android 2 . 3 . 3 gingerbread rom on s - off htc incredible s ( )\ni am assuming once i use cmod to flash a new rom , that i would need to reinstall it from the market to use it again say in the case of a restore .\nin that case , yes you do need to re - install the app after flashing a new rom .\npingback : install custom htc sense 3 . 0 gingerbread rom on htc inspire 4g ( )\ncan be expained what format boot , system , data , cache , sdcard or sd - ext does exactly ? wit hthis i mean , when choosing either one , what will stay and what will i be loosing ? with explaining this above , the guide would be completed . ( i ask this because many tutorials of custom roms explain me to do this without telling me if i loose apps , widgets , msgs , etc , or not at all . i\u2019ll hope you\u2019ll explain !\nthat my friend , is a superb idea ! instead of further lengthening this guide by adding that information here , i am writing a new guide that will explain all about android partitions , in detail . once published , i\u2019ll provide a link here in the section that you mentioned . = )\noh and for a really quick answer to your question\u2026all your apps , widgets and messages etc . are stored in the / data partition and wiping it will mean losing them . note that if your rom uses an / sd - ext partition on your sd card for data storage ( using apps2sd + or data2ext ) , then / data is basically mapped to / sd - ext and wiping / sd - ext will result in losing all the above mentioned information in that case .\nthis comment may be completely inappropriate but i won\u2019t know unless i ask . i\u2019m two - days - new to android so please go easy .\n\u2013 got an htc desire z as a gift ( unlocked , and apparently with the clockwork mod on it ) .\n\u2013 am unable to get any data to dl * unless * i\u2019m in a wifi zone ( and yes , the use mobile for data checkbox is checked ) ."]}
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! soft on demand marketing division aya sakurai . her first cum face in deep , sticky semen ! ! cum face first experiences ! !\nsod create sdmt - 868 over 10 , 000 have applied to appear in our variety show of shame . soft on demand female employees put their bodies on the line ! 2013 new years user request shameful special ! !\nhaving available , the scheduled presence of team members in the project , sum up the calculated soft spaces demand values for team member for periods of work .\n* first party is defined as demand drafts purchased by customer in own name .\nhow much demand cs do you put in 2 . 0 liters of water ?\n' robust demand ' for commercial aircrafts should drive eps growth into the double digits .\nthe demand draft will be dispatched to the specified address , in 1 working day .\ntameike has had a long association with soft on demand ( sod ) and he directed the september 1999 sod release 34 year old mother mariko , the debut video of his future wife , mariko kawana .\nsoft on demand - company information - sod create - series . . . important thematic series at sod include eighteen idol semen ( \u30a2\u30a4\u30c9\u30eb\u30b6\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3 ) masturbation aid ( \u306e\u304a\u624b\u4f1d\u3044\u3057\u3066\u3042\u3052\u308b ) super high - class soap . . .\nwe have a model for soft spaces offer and demand , and appropriate questionnaires for collecting data to measure both the soft space demand from any team member and the soft space offer from the project . as pointed out in previous research ( caccamese & bragantini , 2012 ) , this is the starting point to complement the well - known and coded activities of project planning and control that are focused upon the \u201ciron triangle , \u201d with similar project planning and control activities focused on the \u201csoft spaces , \u201d to run a capacity planning and control for soft spaces in the project , so a de - facto uncovering of the \u201chidden pyramid .\nall sections video on demand - adult movies - amateur girls - hentai anime channels - playgirl - av station - dream - s1 no . 1 style - moodyz - soft on demand - prestige - kmp - momotaro - alice japan - mature women - mania - mosozoku - paradise tv - amateur girls - hentai anime - hhh - prime\nsay that soft drinks are responsible for doubling or tripling the incidence of tooth decay .\nthe situation was being carefully monitored , especially with the increased demand created by winter illnesses .\ninferno gave way to flame , which nowadays runs on powerful desktop computers , and is constantly being updated to keep up with demand .\nabsolutely . although stink bugs are not specifically on the label , the active ingredient lambda cyhalothrin in the demand cs has shown great results on stink bugs . many of our customers buy demand cs for stinkbugs and the customer feedback has been great in regards to the results .\nkeybanc noted its fourth - quarter revenues beat estimates and earnings per share were in line , thanks to healthy led revenue and high demand in its wolfspeed segment . that said , the firm said lighting revenues saw a modest sequential increase but remained soft due to overall soft market conditions .\ncolchero ma , salgado jc , unar - mungu\u00eda m , hern\u00e1ndez - \u00e1vila m , rivera - dommarco ja . price elasticity of the demand for sugar sweetened beverages and soft drinks in mexico .\nstep 2 : click on the ' investments ' option on the top navigation panel .\nwatch jav sod create sdmt - 828 too cute ! ! soft on demand marketing division aya sakurai . her first cum face in deep , sticky semen ! ! cum face first experiences ! ! | jav free sex japanese porn online hd javdoe\nwe focus on the demand for labor at the farm and at packing and processing levels . we do not discuss the demand for workers employed in other sectors of agriculture ( e . g . , machine , fertilizer , and chemical manufacturers ) .\nsoft water is available 24 hours a day , seven days a week , even during regeneration .\nfrom the analysis of survey responses ( applying a value of 85 % consensus as a threshold value to validate the pertinence of each single statement ) , it was possible to build the final questionnaires that are now comprised of 63 questions to measure the project soft space offer , and of 74 questions to measure the individual team member soft space demand . exhibit 7 displays an example set of questions for investigating the demand of \u201cchallenge\u201d from the individual team member , a subcomponent of the motivational space demand :\ngrossman m , chaloupka fj . the demand for cocaine by young adults : a rational addiction approach .\nporn video aya sakurai performing in too cute ! 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( 1sdmt00828 , sdmt - 828 ) . this movie is about office lady , featured actress , bukkake , facial , hi - def : video on demand : adult movies . this movie was released in japan on nov . 18 , 2012 . movie duration is 121 min . on urltoken\nas part of a campaign against sexually transmitted disease ( std ) in japan called\nstop ! std\nsponsored by av studio soft on demand , natsume was featured in a large billboard in tokyo in 2008 . [ 40 ] [ 41 ]\nunlike hard skills , which can be proven and measured , soft skills are intangible and difficult to quantify . some examples of soft skills include analytical thinking , verbal and written communication , and leadership .\ncompare the offer and demand calculations to get an idea about whether the project soft space offer can accommodate the cumulated team members\u2019 soft space demand , and in which periods of work . if there is an overload of request of demand ( lack of capacity ) , this is a case for corrections that might involve , for example , considering to change team members . alternatively , the project manager can increase the offer of the project for one or more soft spaces , or level resources to obtain the right demand of soft spaces . no surprise that any change made to accommodate capacity and demand of soft spaces might have an influence on an already - established baseline of hard spaces . for example , leveling resources to accommodate for soft spaces , might involve increasing the duration of the project . note that , other than from capacity planning for \u201chard factors\u201d ( like cost or time ) , lack of capacity does not mean that the project will fail to deliver on time and on budget . rather , the project will fail to provide team members with what they are looking for . the result of this should not be underestimated : disappointed team members are likely to be less productive , less oriented to quality , and eventually , more oriented to leave the organization .\nfirst in slate of action titles co - produced by birch tree ent . and japanese companies soft on demand , torin & moob source : birch tree entertainment official movie site : urltoken ( japan ) , urltoken ( us ) special thanks to marc walkow\nstep 2 : click on\ncredit card\ntab on the left side of screen .\nstep 3 : click on\nother services and queries\non the left hand side .\nb . on logging in to your account , click on\nview account summary\n.\nfirst of all , there are no nutritionally beneficial components in soft drinks . they mostly consist of filtered water and refined sugars . yet the average american drinks about 41 gallons of soft drinks each year .\n) across all studies for the relation between soft drink consumption and energy intake was 0 . 16 (\nkvaavik e , andersen lf , klepp ki . the stability of soft drinks intake from adolescence to adult age and the association between long - term consumption of soft drinks and lifestyle factors and body weight .\nismail ai , burt ba , eklund sa . the cariogenicity of soft drinks in the united states .\nthe principal outstanding on your home credit will be sum of the outstanding on your loan and the line amount available on your current account .\nshe also says that designers who can sew will soon be in hot demand to create structural soft goods . what\u2019s a structural soft good ? think of the kind of things mit\u2019s neri oxman designs , or wearables that are as much tech as textile : a blend of circuit boards and fabrics , like google\u2019s project jacquard .\nmy debit card and / or demand draft returned undelivered . how do i request for that be sent again ?\nclick on ' bill pay ' link on the left panel under banking or credit card tab .\nthis soft armor can be used stand alone , giving level iiia protection or icw ( in conjunction with ) as backer on any of hard armor systems .\nsoft drink consumption has become a highly visible and controversial public health and public policy issue . soft drinks are viewed by many as a major contributor to obesity and related health problems and have consequently been targeted as a means to help curtail the rising prevalence of obesity , particularly among children . soft drinks have been banned from schools in britain and france , and in the united states , school systems as large as those in los angeles , philadelphia , and miami have banned or severely limited soft drink sales . many us states have considered statewide bans 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diets with higher overall glycemic indexes , 17 supporting the prediction that consumption of foods with high glycemic indexes ( such as soft drinks ) might stimulate intake of other such foods . 22 other studies showed that soft drink consumption is positively related to the consumption of foods such as hamburgers and pizza 54 and negatively related to an overall healthy eating index . 16\nharnack l , stang j , story m . soft drink consumption among us children and adolescents : nutritional consequences .\nthe industry trade association in the united states ( the american beverage association , formerly the national soft drink association ) counters nutrition concerns with several key points : ( 1 ) the science linking soft drink consumption to negative health outcomes is flawed or insufficient , ( 2 ) soft drinks are a good source of hydration , ( 3 ) soft drink sales in schools help education by providing needed funding , ( 4 ) physical activity is more important than food intake , and ( 5 ) it is unfair to \u201cpick on\u201d soft drinks because there are many causes of obesity and there are no \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cbad\u201d foods . similar positions have been taken by other trade associations such as the british soft drinks association and the australian beverages council .\nthe name on the identity proof document should reflect the name to be updated on the card account .\nthe name on the identity proof document should be the name to be updated on the bank account .\nstep 2 : select the beneficiary options available on this screen and follow the on - screen instructions .\nover the last 10 years , the consumption of soft drinks containing added sugar has fallen by 9 % , while the incidence of obesity has been increasing . and 61 % of soft drinks now contain no added sugar . soft drinks companies are also committing to further , voluntary action as part of the government ' s calorie reduction pledge .\ncompare to : equil lambda 9 . 7 cs , cyzmic cs , cyonara 9 . 7 , optimate cs , demand ez\nbasically , you can be the best at what you do , but if your soft skills aren\u2019t cutting it , you\u2019re limiting your chances of career success . read on to learn which soft skills are critical to have firmly under your belt and what steps you can take to acquire them .\nthis story will be on the business - 8 : 30pm ( aedt ) tonight on abc news 24 .\nnote : on closure , the outstanding balance on your card account cannot be transferred to another card account .\nfor details of charges applicable on your account , please click on the type of account that you hold .\nin regard to product supply , while we make predictions for consumer demand and design plans related to supply and demand based on such factors as consumer preferences , there is a possibility that we will not be able to appropriately respond to demand in the event that it exceeds the group ' s estimations . in such an event , the group would lose opportunities for sales , and the group ' s brand image would also be adversely affected . there is also a possibility that demand for the group ' s products would decrease . such circumstances could have an impact on the group ' s business performance and financial position .\ni have requested a demand draft . however , i have not received it yet . how do i track the delivery status ?\nis demand cs better than talstar p or czymic cs when going after mosquitoes ? what is the best bang for your buck .\ncalculate the soft space demand for each team member , basing it upon the model , its taxonomies , proxies , and relative weights these values are not expected to change during the project life cycle , since they are intrinsic of the individual and the duration of the project is short in comparison to the time needed by an individual to modify his / her individual request of soft space . also , once the soft space demand is calculated for a specific team member , it should be stored for further usage in other projects that might involve the same individual . in this case , the collaboration of a pmo might be instrumental .\nsodium benzoate occurs in small amounts naturally in berries , but is used in large quantities to prevent mould in soft drinks .\ncaccamese and bragantini ( 2012 ) postulated that the traditional paradigm of project success must be revised , complementing the activity of integrating and balancing \u201chard\u201d factors with an activity of integrating and balancing \u201csoft\u201d factors , and \u201chard\u201d factors with \u201csoft\u201d factors , as well .\none reason soft skills are so revered is that they help facilitate human connections . \u201csoft skills are key to building relationships , gaining visibility , and creating more opportunities for advancement , \u201d says kathy robinson , founder of boston career - coaching firm turningpoint .\nusing demand cs indoors for bedbugs is safe as long as you follow the demand cs product label . be sure to have all children and pets out of the area while you are doing the application and they can return as soon as the treated area is dry .\navailable data indicate a clear and consistent association between soft drink consumption and increased energy intake . given the multiple sources of energy in a typical diet , it is noteworthy that a single source of energy can have such a substantial impact on total energy intake . this finding alone suggests that it would be prudent to recommend population decreases in soft drink consumption . the fact that soft drinks offer energy with little accompanying nutrition , displace other nutrient sources , and are linked to several key health conditions such as diabetes is further impetus to recommend a reduction in soft drink consumption .\nin this paper , the authors presented a complete model that was defined to quantitatively deal with soft factors and to establish some sort of \u201csoft factors\u201d capacity planning and control , with the aid of appropriate questionnaires to be submitted to selected stakeholders and team members .\nsina shabani , peyman yousefi , jan adamowski and gholamreza naser ( august 24th 2016 ) . intelligent soft computing models in water demand forecasting , water stress in plants ismail m . m . rahman , intechopen , doi : 10 . 5772 / 63675 . available from :\na small positive association was found between soft drink consumption and dental caries 86 \u2013 89 ( r = 0 . 03 ; 2 studies 90 , 91 were excluded from the analysis because effect sizes could not be computed from the available data ) . the association between soft drinks and dental caries was not observed for diet soft drinks . 86 also , 5 studies reported that soft drink consumption was positively associated with urinary or kidney stones , but 2 studies reported no association ( average r = 0 . 05 ) . 76 , 77 , 92 \u2013 96 two of the 5 studies that found positive associations 76 , 77 revealed that the effect of soft drink intake was no longer significant after other risk factors such as calcium , potassium , and sucrose intake had been controlled , suggesting that the effect of soft drink consumption on urinary stones may be a consequence of its influence on these other risk factors .\nreward points will not be accumulated for the emi amount billed on your credit card account for loan on credit card .\ndue to popular demand , we have developed our own version of pistol rated level iiia soft body armor . the spartan armor systems\u2122 flex fused core\u2122 soft armor is comfortable and easy to wear . keeping with spartan armor tradition , it offers great protection at a great price . composed of only the best american made materials and proudly assembled in our new state of the art facility in tucson , arizona .\n\u201cnevertheless , we view it prudent for bombardier to bring production in line with current / recent demand , \u201d he wrote in a report .\nin a meta - analysis of 88 studies , we examined the association between soft drink consumption and nutrition and health outcomes . we found clear associations of soft drink intake with increased energy intake and body weight . soft drink intake also was associated with lower intakes of milk , calcium , and other nutrients and with an increased risk of several medical problems ( e . g . , diabetes ) .\nthrere is stong scientific evidence that consumption of soft drinks is directly related to weight gain . and the relationship is so strong that researchers\njacobson mf . liquid candy : how soft drinks are harming americans\u2019 health . available at : urltoken . accessed august 10 , 2005 .\nshuster j , jenkins a , logan c , et al . soft drink consumption and urinary stone recurrence : a randomized prevention trial .\nsod has been used for the treatment of soft tissue inflammation in horses and dogs , human inflammatory diseases , and chronic bladder inflammations .\nciti mobile can be accessed on the mobile browser or downloaded as an application onto your mobile . you can then login using your user id and existing ipin . hence , this is different from the existing sms based mobile services like citialert and citialert on demand .\nlegislative and legal discussions focusing on soft drink sales often take place on political and philosophical grounds with scant attention to existing science . our objectives were to review the available science , examine studies that involved the use of a variety of methods , and address whether soft drink consumption is associated with increased energy intake , increased body weight , displacement of nutrients , and increased risk of chronic diseases .\nmost of us drink soda , it ' s a fact . some drink more than others . united states , for example , ranks first among countries in soft drink consumption . and although many avid soda drinkers are probably aware of soft drinks ' bad effects on health , this knowledge doesn ' t stop them from drinking soda .\nbased upon the original idea , an effort has been made to identify a taxonomy for soft factors and appropriate \u201cproxies\u201d for their numerical evaluation ; the effort was done for the soft factors of the project ( i . e . , the measure of the \u201coffering of space\u201d ) and for the soft factors of the individual team member ( i . e . , the measure of the \u201crequest of space\u201d ) .\ndemand cs is a water - based insecticide concentrate that offers excellent indoor and outdoor pest control . demand ' s micro - encapsulated technology means that when you apply it , it leaves thousands of micro particles that bind to the surface offering long - term protection and fast insect knock - down . in fact , demand cs is up to 200 times more active on flies , mosquitoes , and other insects than other insecticides . demand cs controls more than 30 common insects including spiders , ants , flies , wasps , fleas , ticks and bed bugs . it can be used both indoors and outdoors with little to no odor or staining .\nspeaking about the co - production deal , president and ceo of birch tree entertainment art birzneck stated , \u201ci believe that japan is emerging as the next player in the international action film marketplace and having a strong financial partner like soft on demand together with experienced producers in torin and moob , make us well positioned to lead the charge . \u201d\nlogin to citibank online urltoken by using your user id and ipin . click on ' personal loan ' tab on the top\nlogin to citibank online urltoken by using your user id and ipin . click on home loan ' tab on the top .\ncase b . soft - drink thrist quenched by pena nieto tax : corporate mexico . bloomberg news . 27 march , 2014 . urltoken .\nperhaps the most striking link between soft drink consumption and health outcomes was the prospective evidence obtained for type 2 diabetes . in a study of 91249 women followed for 8 years , those who consumed 1 or more servings of soft drink per day were twice as likely as those who consumed less than 1 serving per month to develop diabetes over the course of the study . 17 these effects were only slightly attenuated when various potential confounds , including bmi and energy intake , were controlled . when diet soft drinks replaced sugar - sweetened soft drinks in the analysis , the increased risk was no longer present , suggesting that the risk was specific to sugar - sweetened soft drinks . another study reported a positive association between soft drink consumption and number of risk factors for metabolic syndrome . 78 these effects also remained when bmi and energy intake were controlled .\nan experimental 20 % tax on sugary soft drinks for at least a year , like that in operation in parts of the us , to see what effect it has on sales . the potential \u00a31bn annual tax yield could help fund an increase in weight management programmes .\nlogin to citibank online urltoken by using your user id and ipin . click on ' personal loan ' tab on the top .\naccording to a survey of major employers by the business council of canada , canadian firms do not face a\ncomprehensive skills shortage ,\nalthough there are some gaps in specific technical areas . instead , the survey indicates that hiring managers identify soft skills as\nmost in - demand .\nstatement on e - mail is a soft copy of your credit card or account statement that is delivered to your e - mail address . the standard format for sending the account statement is the pdf format .\nthe available literature also supports the observation that people do not adequately compensate for the added energy they consume in soft drinks with their intake of other foods and consequently increase their intake of sugar and total energy . noteworthy are findings from several studies that soft drink intake is associated with a higher level of energy consumption than can be accounted for by the soft drinks themselves . 11 , 17 , 27 , 34 these findings raise the possibility that soft drinks increase hunger , decrease satiety , or simply calibrate people to a high level of sweetness that generalizes to preferences in other foods .\njensdottir t , arnadottir ib , thorsdottir i , et al . relationship between dental erosion , soft drink consumption , and gastroesophageal reflux among icelanders .\nif you\u2019re apologizing like crazy and it\u2019s still not ok , that tells you a lot . stop apologizing for yourself . true love doesn\u2019t demand an apology .\nhuffman , w . e . ( 2014 ) . agricultural labor : demand for labor . in n . k . van alfen ( ed . ) ,\nin addition to effects on energy intake and weight , it is important to know whether soft drinks displace essential nutrients and contribute to overall poorer diets . our review showed that increased soft drink intake is related to lower consumption of milk and calcium , but average effect sizes were small . soft drink consumption was also related to higher intake of carbohydrates , lower intakes of fruit and dietary fiber , and lower intakes of a variety of macronutrients in cross - sectional , longitudinal , and longer - term experimental studies .\npenal interest is applicable on pre - mature withdrawal of deposits . the interest rate applicable on the withdrawn amount shall be lower of :\nchoose your account / relationship number . click on ' generate oac * ' and authorise with oac received on your registered mobile number .\nchoose your account / relationship number . click on ' generate oac * ' and authorize with oac received on your registered mobile number .\njensen jd , smed s . the danish tax on saturated fat\u2014short run effects on consumption , substitution patterns and consumer prices of fats .\nsbs has five of the biggest shows in the world streaming on demand . from hbo\u2019s latest smash hit to prestige british drama and must - 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day\nscience summer school\nat st paul ' s way trust school in the east end of london , the physicist called on ministers to raise investment and meet demand for science courses .\nschuh ( 1962 ) estimates a model of the supply and demand for hired agricultural labor . he finds that agricultural labor may function as a residual labor demand ( i . e . , employment in the farm sector increases when the non - farm demand for labor is soft ) . gardner ( 1972 ) analyzed the impact of minimum wage provisions on the demand for hired labor in agriculture . he finds that the initial minimum wage provisions increased the supply of agricultural labor because these provisions excluded farm labor uses . later when agricultural labor uses were brought under the minimum wage rules , the quantity of hired labor in agriculture declined . support for gardner\u2019s results on farm labor was provided by gallasch ( 1975 ) . lianos ( 1972 ) finds that both hired and farmer labor declined with the introduction of minimum wage . following the model from footnote 1 , the shadow price of farm labor used in agricultural production must be consistent with the market price of hired labor :\nrecently , a number of jurisdictions have introduced or have been considering measures such as special excise taxes and new labeling requirements , serving sizes , or other restrictions on the sale of sweetened soft drinks including carbonated soft drinks on health grounds . although we believe our product portfolio has a much higher proportion of non - carbonated and healthy products as compared to other global beverage firms , any such regulatory measures could adversely affect our results of operations and financial position .\nas tractors evolved , so did small machinery and equipment that worked in concert with tractors . these technologies allowed for a further decrease in labor demand from individual farmers .\n4 . how many cans / capita / year on soft drink should be for a state in which 6 - pack price = $ 1 . 95 , income / capita = $ 23 , 500 , and mean temp = 68\nheavy consumption of soft drinks is partly attributed to vigorous commercial promotion . billions of dollars are spend on advertising sodas and market them everywhere - in retail stores , supermarkets , restaurants , gas stations , museums , and even schools .\ntoday\u2019s world of work changes rapidly , with digital innovation altering the way we operate , and the jobs and skills in demand constantly evolving . employers , therefore , look for jobseekers who have the soft skills required to succeed in the face of constant new challenges , from being curious and inquisitive , to having strong communication skills .\n\u201csoft on demand , torin and moob are happy to be working with birch tree entertainment on these exciting new action projects , \u201d said naoki kubo , president of torin . \u201cwe felt birch tree was the right strategic partner due to their experience and connections in the international action film marketplace . our production team headed by myself and toshiharu ozawa , president of moob , will work closely with art to ensure that we provide the international audience with high quality action films . \u201d\nmcgartland c , robson pj , murray l , et al . carbonated soft drink consumption and bone mineral density in adolescence : the northern ireland young hearts project .\nfisher jo , mitchell dc , smiciklas - wright h , birch ll . maternal milk consumption predicts the tradeoff between milk and soft drinks in young girls\u2019 diets .\nsmaller associations were found with a number of other health outcomes . for example , 2 studies linked soft drink consumption with hypocalcemia ( average r = 0 . 38 ) , 79 , 80 and a 30 - day follow - up involving a group of patients with hypocalcemia who were asked to refrain from consuming soft drinks revealed a significant increase in serum calcium . 80 in addition , 2 studies reported a small but statistically significant negative association between soft drink consumption and bone mineral density , 51 , 75 whereas 2 others did not 44 , 68 ( average r = \u22120 . 03 ) . an association was also reported between soft drink consumption and increased risk of bone fracture ( average r = 0 . 06 ) . 68 , 81 \u2013 83 some research has shown no effect of soft drink consumption on calcium metabolism and urinary excretion of calcium , and it has therefore been suggested that the role of soft drinks in calcium deficiency and reduced bone mineral density is that of displacing other sources of calcium , such as milk . 84 , 85\nplease check your monthly statement to ascertain whether a nominee has been registered on your account . please login to citibank online and click on ' e - statements ' on the left navigational panel to download your account statement .\na set of 121 statements to measure the project soft space offer , and a set of 99 questions to measure the individual soft spaces demand , were preliminarily developed . the decision was taken to consult the project management community to get advice about the pertinence of each statement with the characteristic it was designed to investigate . besides the personal and professional contacts of the authors , the collaboration of two pmi chapters ( the pmi rome chapter and the pmi southern italy chapter ) was instrumental in reaching an extended population of project managers who provided their viewpoint using a web - based survey . the survey registered a return rate of approximately 25 % , an indicator of enthusiasm and cooperation from the population addressed . the survey that related to the project soft space offer was completed by 216 individuals , and the survey that related to the team member soft space demand was completed by 167 individuals . overall , most survey respondents were in the age range of 31\u201350 ; 75 % male ; 90 % working in italy .\nthe spartan armor systems\u2122 flex fused core\u2122 soft armor is comfortable and easy to wear . keeping with spartan armor tradition , it offers great protection at a great price .\n8 . owens bm , kitchens m . the erosive potential of soft drinks on enamel surface substrate : an in vitro scanning electron microscopy investigation . j contemp dent pract . 2007 nov 1 ; 8 ( 7 ) : 11 - 20 .\nas per the guidelines laid down by the reserve bank of india ( rbi ) released on may 7 , 2014 , foreclosure charges will not be levied on loans extended to individuals on a floating rate / variable rate scheme .\nto understand how demand cs works you must first know what it is . demand cs is a microencapsulated water - based formulation offering superior insect control . compared to older pyrethroid materials that have been used for many years with declining results , it is up to 200 times more active on flies and other animal health pests allowing lower rates . and it\u2019s designed not only to work better , but to work longer . demand cs controls over 30 insect pests including : ants , bees , carpet beetles , centipedes , cigarette beetles , cockroaches , confused flour beetles , firebrats , fleas , ticks , and more .\n, the average overall effect size for industry - funded studies was significantly smaller than the average effect size for nonfunded studies . this discrepancy was particularly striking in studies examining the effects of soft drink consumption on energy intake ; effect sizes were moderate (\nis demand cs safe to use around children and pets ? what ' s the risk of transfer since demand cs is capsulated ? for instance , we have hardwood floors and we vacuum the floors and the baseboards . can the insecticide be transferred from the vacuum to another surface ( such as when vacuum rugs and couches ) and increase the risk of contact ?\none would expect a weaker relationship of soft drink consumption with body weight than with energy intake because soft drinks are not the only source of energy in the diet . in addition , higher intake of diet drinks among people with elevated bmis could reduce or cancel out a relationship between intake of soft drinks overall and body weight . indeed , cross - sectional and longitudinal studies showed only small positive associations between soft drink consumption and bmi ( r s = 0 . 05 and 0 . 09 , respectively ) . more impressive , however , is the fact that a moderate effect size ( r = 0 . 24 ) was observed for experimental studies that controlled for many extraneous variables .\nthe bleak news had the federal government on the hot seat on parliament hill on thursday as employment minister pierre poilievre fended off attacks from the opposition , repeatedly saying the conservatives have created 1 . 2 million jobs since the recession .\nregarding # 7 : you\u2019re describing a faulty client side setup as argument for why js as a whole would make your website slow . given a complex webpage where data can be loaded on - demand ( for instance , only when a user selects a certain item will the data for the item be loaded ) , client side technology will actually speed up your website , since on - demand loading using ajax ( or similar technology ) sure is a lot faster than an entire page reload ( including resources ) .\naccording to the oxford english dictionary , soft skills are\npersonal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people .\nwhat is frustrating about applying the adjective soft to these kind of attributes is that it implies that they are unimportant , and a\nnice to have\nrather than a\nneed to have .\nhere at hays we fill over 1 , 000 jobs every working day , so we know what soft skills are commonly requested by employers , and these include the below .\ndemand cs insecticide concentrate is ideal for general , broad - spectrum pest control , perimeter applications , and crack and crevice treatment indoors . demand cs is also ideal for treatment of flying insects such as mosquitos , lawn and ornamental pests such as ticks and fleas , and crawling pests such as spiders , beetles , and scorpions . see complete list of pests below .\nthe interest rate offered on a savings account is 3 . 5 % per annum . the interest amount is credited to your savings account on quarterly basis .\nyou can get your card account balance through the facility called ' citialert on demand ' ; all you need to do is type message ' cardbal ' followed by a space and followed by the last four digits of your card number and send sms to 52484 .\ndemand can be estimated with experimental data , time - series data , or cross - section data . in this case , cross - section data appear in the excel file . soft drink consumption in cans per capita per year is related to six - pack price , income per capita , and mean temperature across the 48 contiguous states in the united states .\nfifteen cross - sectional studies examined the association between soft drink consumption and milk intake ; 13 reported that soft drink consumption was associated with lower intakes of milk and dairy products , 10 , 14 \u2013 16 , 19 , 20 , 51 , 54 , 63 \u2013 67 1 reported no statistically significant association , 68 and 1 reported a small positive association between milk intake and soft drink consumption . 69 one study showed that a 1 - oz decrease in soft drink consumption was related to approximately a 0 . 25 - oz increase in milk consumption . 63 in other words , reducing soft drink consumption by one 16 - oz serving per day would be associated with an increase of approximately 4 oz of milk per day . the average effect size for milk intake was \u22120 . 11 ( p < . 001 ; q 27 = 268 . 33 , p < . 001 ) .\nwe found 7 studies that examined the connection between soft drink intake and body weight in an experimental or intervention context . five reported a positive association . 27 \u2013 29 , 60 , 61 in 3 of these studies , participants who were given soft drinks to consume gained weight over the course of the experiment . two intervention studies aimed at decreasing soft drink consumption among high school students showed that students in the intervention groups essentially maintained their weight over the treatment period , whereas those in the control groups exhibited significant weight gain . two studies reported no statistically significant effect of soft drink consumption on weight gain . 30 , 62 the average effect size for experimental studies was 0 . 24 ( p < . 001 ; q 7 = 24 . 57 , p = . 001 ) .\nin 2012 , the existence of a soft pyramid ( exhibit 1 ) was postulated , in which the management of \u201csoft\u201d factors in a constrained environment should complement the traditional effort of managing \u201chard\u201d factors in a constrained environment ( the \u201ciron triangle\u201d ) , and that this should be reflected upon appropriately in project management methods ( caccamese & bragantini , 2012 ) .\nguerrero - romero f , rodriguez - moran m , reyes e . consumption of soft drinks with phosphoric acid as a risk factor for the development of hypocalcemia in postmenopausal women .\n\u2013 one - inch diameter for increased flow rates , which ensures that household demand is adequately met . distributors exhibit excellent flow rates and are cleaned automatically by counter - current water pressure .\naisha dow reports on health for the age and is a former city reporter .\nthis page contains latest data on u . s . agricultural exports and imports .\nlike us on facebook for loads more videos , pics and just general funs .\nwe ' re on instagram too , ideal if you enjoy ogling cast selfies .\nyour request for credit limit enhancement will be reviewed on receipt of these documents .\nstep 2 : click ' e - statements ' on the left navigation panel .\nprovide the details pertaining to the utility account and click on ' register ' .\na fee of usd 2 . 5 per transaction will be applicable on international atm withdrawal . please note , the exchange rate on the date of debit card usage will be applied . click here for details of charges applicable on your account .\nstep 4 : provide the account number to be linked and click on continue .\nplease click here for the schedule of charges applicable on a ready credit account .\nplease login to citibank online and select ' standing instructions ' on the left navigation panel to view / edit / cancel the standing instructions registered on your account .\nclick on ' + ' button to expand / view the personal loan accounts .\nlogin to citibank online urltoken by using your user name and ipin . access quick links on the top right panel and click on ' view / edit ' .\nthere is no pre closure charge applicable on your home loan account with us .\na . please click on the link \u201cview loan certificates\u201d in the left navigator .\nclick on ' + ' button to expand / view the home loan accounts .\nyes , you can . to download your statement , just click on the ' download ' link in your e - mail and save it on your computer .\nstep 3 : click ' other services / service request\u2019 on the left panel .\nfor those who wonder whether the post is spot on , try writing an ide on the web . let\u2019s start with having a text editor . , anyone ?\n# 3 . blaming js noobs\u2019 security mistakes on js itself is bad form .\nal meat depends on are dying , \u201d says one expert . \u201cwater is running\n7 ) javascript hurts your website performance to much of anything is always a bad thing . especially on mobile devices requests are costly . it takes more time to make the request than to actually download the content so multiple ajax calls to build a page are bad . but loading additional content on - demand can greatly improve the usability of a website .\na spokesman from the australian beverages council said\nour members have overwhelmingly chosen to voluntarily adopt the scheme and display the [ health star rating ] icon on their products\n. but the council argued that soft drink taxes elsewhere had not resulted in reduced consumption .\na number of studies examined links between soft drink consumption and various health outcomes . we report average effect sizes only when there was more than a single study for a particular outcome .\nma d , jones g . soft drink and milk consumption , physical activity , bone mass , and upper limb fractures in children : a population - based case - control study .\nthe japanese government plans to increase the rate of consumption tax from the current 8 % to 10 % in october 2019 . it is unclear what impact these increases will have on our sales in japan or whether we will be able to maintain current margin levels following such increases . furthermore , japan ' s long - term demographic trends generally point to an aging and declining population . this could have a negative impact on consumer demand . if the tax increases or japan ' s demographic trends result in decreased demand for our products or increased pricing pressure , they may have a negative effect on our results of operations and financial position ."]}
{"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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", "topic": 28}], "title": "symbolic dynamics", "paragraphs": ["simone pigolotti , sandeep krishna , mogens h . jensen ,\nsymbolic dynamics of biological feedback networks\n,\non the asymptotic measure of periodic subsystems of finite type in symbolic dynamics\n, arxiv : 0804 . 2551\nethan m . coven and zbigniew h . nitecki ,\non the genesis of symbolic dynamics as we know it\n,\nfor over thirty years , symbolic dynamics has been used in celestial mechanics to show the presence of chaos . this paper reviews this history and the more recent attempts at using symbolic dynamics as a method of global analysis in the three - body problem .\nsarika jalan , fatihcan m . atay and j\u00fcrgen jost ,\ndetection of synchronised chaos in coupled map networks using symbolic dynamics\n,\npeter beim graben , j . douglas saddy , matthias schlesewsky and j\u00fcrgen kurths ,\nsymbolic dynamics of event - related brain potentials ,\ndiana a . mendes , vivaldo m . mendes , j . sousa ramos ,\nsymbolic dynamics in a matching labour market model\n,\nthis is a cycle of seminars on the first five chapters of the book an introduction to symbolic dynamics and coding by douglas lind and brian marcus .\neven when the continuous dynamics are deterministic , for starters . so why do this ?\n- - - mappings into symbols where there is a one - to - one correspondence between continuous states and the symbol sequences they generate . in these cases , studying the symbolic dynamics is completely equivalent to studying the original dynamics . remarkably enough , even with a generating partition , the symbolic dynamics can be stochastic for an underlying deterministic system . in this way , for instance , one can show that some kinds of ( sufficiently chaotic ) deterministic dynamics are in a sense completely equivalent to sources of independent , identically - distributed random variables .\nljupco kocarev and david m . walker ,\ncompactness of symbolic sequences from chaotic systems ,\nthis homepage describes the textbook an introduction to symbolic dynamics and coding . the book is available from cambridge university press for $ 30 . 95 in paperback and $ 74 . 95 for hardcover .\nsymbolic dynamics is a rapidly growing area of dynamical systems . although it originated as a method to study general dynamical systems , it has found significant uses in coding for data storage and transmission as well as in linear algebra .\nliqiang zhu , ying - cheng lai , frank c . hoppensteadt and erik m . bollt ,\nnumerical and experimental investigation of the effect of filtering on chaotic symbolic dynamics\n, chaos 13 ( 2003 ) : 410 - - 419\nthis is a website devoted to presenting open problems in symbolic dynamics and tracking their solutions . i welcome suggestions for open problems , links to related problem sites and announcements of solved problems . the initial seed for the site is the survey\nthis book is the first general textbook on symbolic dynamics and its applications to coding . it will serve as an introduction to symbolic dynamics for both mathematics and electrical engineering students . mathematical prerequisites are relatively modest ( mainly linear algebra at the undergraduate level ) especially for the first half of the book . topics are carefully developed and motivated with many examples . there are over 500 exercises to test the reader ' s understanding . the last chapter contains a survey of more advanced topics , and there is a comprehensive bibliography .\nthis is a thorough introduction to the dynamics of one - sided and two - sided markov shifts on a finite alphabet and to the basic properties of markov shifts on a countable alphabet . these are the symbolic dynamical systems defined by a finite transition rule . the basic properties of these systems are established using elementary methods . the connections to other types of dynamical systems , cellular automata and information theory are illustrated with numerous examples . the book is written for graduate students and others who use symbolic dynamics as a tool to study more general systems .\nwhich sets up an opposition between computation , conceived in the usual symbol - manipulation sense , and continuous nonlinear dynamics . this seems to me\n[ explains\nhow to construct signals ( time series ) of continuous - time dynamical systems that exhibit a given symbolic dynamics . this is achieved without construction of the ordinary differential equations that generate the flow . this construction is of theoretical interest and is useful as a source of dynamical data that can be used to test various data analysis algorithms .\n]\nthis chapter presents some of the links between automata theory and symbolic dynamics . the emphasis is on two particular points . the first one is the interplay between some particular classes of automata , such as local automata and results on embeddings of shifts of finite type . the second one is the connection between syntactic semigroups and the classification of sofic shifts up to conjugacy .\nfrom\ngeometric and probabilistic structures in dynamics , 69 - - 118 , contemp . math . , 469 , amer . math . soc . , providence , ri , 2008 .\nj . m . finn , j . d . goettee , z . toroczkai , m . anghel and b . p . wood ,\nestimation of entropies and dimensions by nonlinear symbolic time series analysis\n,\n[ a really cool , if rather counter - intuitive , result about how one can get something which looks rather like quantum - mechanical\ncomplementarity\n( i . e . , incompatible observables ) from differing symbolic partitions of a single classical dynamical system . i hasten to add that this is\na useful method for studying discrete - time dynamical systems with continuous state spaces . the basic idea is to take the state space and partition it into a finite number of regions , each of which you label with some symbol . each point in the state space then gives you an infinite sequence of symbols : the symbol for the cell of the partition of the original point , the symbol for the cell of its first iterate , its second , and so forth . normally this involves some loss of information , since you ' re going from continuous to discrete values . the symbolic dynamics are often\nurltoken ; = 978 - 0 - 8218 - 9275 - 6 & pisbn ; = 978 - 0 - 8218 - 3157 - 1 & epc ; = psapm / 60 . e & ppc ; = psapm / 60 & title ; = symbolic % 20dynamics % 20and % 20its % 20applications & author ; = susan % 20g . % 20williams & type ; = r\nare drastically simplified . let me introduce some notation here . write \\ ( x \\ ) for the continuous state , \\ ( f \\ ) for the map , and \\ ( \\ phi \\ ) for the function taking states to symbols . then the symbol sequence \\ ( s = \\ phi ( x ) \\ phi ( f ( x ) ) \\ phi ( f ^ 2 ( x ) ) \\ phi ( f ^ 3 ( x ) ) \\ ldots \\ ) . now suppose i started with \\ ( f ( x ) \\ ) instead ; my sequence would be \\ ( \\ phi ( f ( x ) ) \\ phi ( f ^ 2 ( x ) ) \\ phi ( f ^ 3 ( x ) ) \\ ldots \\ ) . so the dynamics on the space of symbol sequences just consists of shifting to the right : \\ ( s _ 0 s _ 1 s _ 2 \\ ldots \\ mapsto s _ 1 s _ 2 \\ ldots \\ ) . ( this is called the\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n; discrete mathematics ( cs . dm ) ; dynamical systems ( math . ds )\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\ni meant it as a way of learning something by teaching it to others .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n. ) this is completely trivial . all of the structure in the problem has been shifted from the map to space of sequences . for instance , certain subsequences may not occur at all , or differ in probability . but we have a lot of tools for studying sets of discrete symbol sequences - - - not just stochastic process theory , but the theory of\nr . l . adler and b . weiss ,\nentropy , a complete metric invariant for automorphisms of the torus\n,\nworks , and i ' m pretty sure it ' s not how beim graben and atmanspacher think it works . ]\np . - m . binder and juan m . pedraza ,\nnonregular languages in the kicked rotor ,\nmilena c . cuellar and p . - m . binder ,\nreducing noise in discretized time series\n,\nruslan l . davidchack , ying - cheng lai , erik m . bollt and mukeshwar dhamala ,\nestimating generating partitions of chaotic systems by unstable periodic orbits ,\n[ more algebraic and less dynamical or probabilistic than i ' d hoped . but useful . ]\nelena s . dimitrova , john j . mcgee , and reinhard c . laubenbacher ,\ndiscretization of time series data\n, q - bio . ot / 0505028 [ there are some interesting ideas here , and i like that they tested the ability of their discretization method to preserve information ( in some sense ) within and across time - series . but they don ' t compare its ability to preserve information with other discretization schemes ( say , applying randomly - chosen cut - offs ) , and gave me no sense of why the scheme itself should work . ]\nj . - r . chazottes , l . ramirez and e . ugalde ,\nfinite type approximations of gibbs measures on sofic subshifts\n,\non the preservation of gibbsianness under symbol amalgamation\n, arxiv : 0907 . 0528\npp . 306 - - 316 in dee denteneer , frank den hollander , evgeny verbitskiy , eds . ,\ne . arthur robinson and ayse a . sahin ,\non the existence of markov partitions for \\ ( \\ mathbb { z } ^ d \\ ) actions\n,\nin their references , so that future workers might easily find solutions in mathscinet by tracking citations .\nhe gives necessary and sufficient conditions for existence of a factor map from a transitive sofic shift s onto a transitive aperiodic sofic shift t in the case that h ( s ) > h ( t ) .\nthis problem was solved by pierre guillon and charalampos zinoviadis . the solution , part of a larger work , is available\nanswered by giordano , matui , putnam and skau in\norbit equivalence for cantor minimal zd - systems\n, invent . math . 179 ( 2010 ) , no . 1 , 119 - 158 ( and its\n( due to klaus thomsen ) ,\nmust a subshift factor of a beta shift be intrinisically ergodic ?\nwas answered in the affirmative by vaughn climenhaga and daniel j . thompson , in their arxiv preprint\n. their solution addresses much more than the beta shifts . the final paper appeared in israel j . math .\nthe author thanks richard montgomery for his comments on the first draft of this paper . the author also thanks ernesto lacomba for his years of support and kindness . any errors and frailties remaining in this paper are the fault of the author alone .\nfor ieee to continue sending you helpful information on our products and services , please consent to our updated privacy policy .\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 .\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\nordering on the ams bookstore is limited to individuals for personal use only . libraries and resellers , please contact cust - serv @ urltoken for ordering information .\nsorry , we just need to make sure you ' re not a robot . for best results , please make sure your browser is accepting cookies ."]}
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mounted partition on all department machines . there is no quota enforcement on / home / scratch . users may create a single directory in the format / home / scratch / < user _ id > . / home / scratch is not local storage ; data should be not be stored there as they are generated . instead , output to local storage first , then move data to nfs - mounted partitions for storage . / home / scratch is not backed up to tape , but it is a file system on a reliable raid - 5 disk array .\nif you have a particular room you are looking to organize , shop storage by room to see our entire assortment for a specific area of your home .\nspotlight storage re - imagining your closet organization made easy drawer attention don ' t forget to set the table ! simplify your packing . simplify your storing . one cart , many solutions introducing weave baskets industrial ( storage ) revolution home storage meets d\u00e9cor a secure click latching tuff1 totes fresh scent weave got style ! clear mind , clear space , clearview\u2122 divide and conquer ( the clutter ) contain crafting chaos clear clutter from your home laundry wastebaskets food storage kitchen office utility pet garage seasonal\nto find out more about yeates\u2019 removals and storage services ( including self storage ) visit urltoken or call 01275 877900 .\nhaving a good storage system is vital for keeping things around your home or office tidy and organized . some people opt to meet these needs with storage shelving , while others prefer shelving units . regardless of what type of extra storage you are looking for , sam ' s club\u00ae has plenty of options for you to consider at members - only prices . so check out our products geared for the closet , your jewelry collection , the laundry room and other areas of the home .\n\u00a9 2000 - 2018 home depot product authority , llc . all rights reserved . use of this site is subject to certain terms of use .\nyeates operate from kenn business park on the outskirts of clevedon where they run removals and storage alongside a purpose - built self storage facility .\nthe living room is another area of the house that could benefit from a little storage and organization . our collection of media storage products give dvd players , game consoles , tvs and their respective cords a home . we even offer storage furniture disguised as stylish pieces like storage ottomans that have a file system inside . the kitchen is also another area that gets a ton of traffic and use , so we ' ve made sure to provide you with plenty of kitchen storage solutions like storage carts for smaller kitchens , kitchen storage containers for organizing your cabinets and fridge , and even pantry organizers to maximize your dry good storage space . in fact , we have an entire section of our site dedicated to kitchen cabinet organizers . looking for kitchen storage inspiration ? visit our blog post on how to organize your kitchen cabinets in 5 easy steps .\nthe expanded weave collection provides a variety of d\u00e9cor solutions for visible storage areas .\nand you can never have enough storage space in the bedroom\u00e2\u0080\u00a6even if you have the spacious closet of your dreams . we offer helpful clothing storage for all your garments regardless of the size of your closet . use shoe storage like hanging organizers and shoe benches so you are always able to locate the perfect pair for each outfit . under bed storage boxes and storage bags and totes let you store seasonal clothing , extra blankets , etc . you can even find jewelry storage options here to protect your favorite pieces .\nthe storage @ home project requires 24 / 7 data availability and fault tolerant storage . the most obvious answer to this is to have redundancy ( multiple copies of the data ) . according to adam beberg ' s 2007 article , this redundancy was to be set at 4 copies . however , redundancy is not everything for the project . . .\nyeates removals and storage has kicked off 2016 by achieving which ? trusted trader status .\nwe will cover the search function of the documents section of the document storage application here .\nstorage at home might always feel in short supply , with this range of products from george we ' re here to help . we can provide assistance in finding a place for your small knick - knacks while also providing storage options for the bigger items that you won ' t want to be without . we also have a great selection of bins and cleaning & laundry items .\ncraft space 34 in . x 21 in . picket fence 15 - cubbies open wall mounted storage\nketer store - it - out midi 4 . 3 x 2 . 5 outdoor resin horizontal storage shed\nketer store - it - out max 4 . 8 x 2 . 7 outdoor resin horizontal storage shed\nlet ' s start with what guests see the when they step inside your home : the entryway . entryway storage is very important and is easily achieved with helpful items like storage benches that neatly hide your shoes and also function as an attractive seating areas . storage cubes can also be used to house cold weather gear , cleaning supplies , backpacks , and more . if your entryway is on the smaller side , wall organizers like wall hooks create space for hanging coats , purses , and umbrellas without taking up too much space .\nfluctuating renewable energy sources pose challenges for the stability of electrical grids . energy storage systems are a solution .\nresearch work : gerit ebelsberger and dr . matthias gerlich fit the patented magnetic reluctance coupling in the flywheel storage system .\nflywheel energy - storage systems can prevent data centers from shutting down , and they can even operate cranes . until now , these energy - storage units have required a lot of maintenance . a new solution from siemens could soon change that picture .\nhelp - clicking the links will open the quick start guide for the document storage and bitext aligner application and the alignment guidelines .\nthis means that both removals and storage customers now have added confidence when using yeates due to the which ? trusted trader endorsement .\nwe also have storage sheds for your gardening supplies and firewood storage to neatly house your logs , as well as car trunk organizers for travel gear and roadside safety essentials . our popular christmas storage bags for wreaths , trees , ornaments and more always steal the show around the holidays . the frequent jetsetter will find unique travel accessories helpful for transporting suits and fine garments , toiletries , and jewelry .\nto give you the best experience , star storage website uses cookies . by continuing on this website you agree to our privacy policy .\nto an ever - 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s provider .\nwith many years experience in investments in own intellectual property star storage offers one of the most complete portfolio of own software products in the field of information protection and management .\nalso , if you\u0019re going to assemble the installation , you will want to factor in any additional space you might need for putting it all together . in this regard , items such as storage benches require a lot less building space than full racks with multiple storage compartments . as a rough guide , figure on needing about a foot or two in each direction for assembly .\nuser home directories are backed up to disks on a daily basis . on the first monday of every month , a full backup is performed . on successive mondays throughout the month , an incremental backup is performed that contains the changes since the last monthly backup . on other days , small incremental backups containing only the changes that were made since the last weekly backup are performed . these means that files can be recovered in the following states :\nthe department provides several mass storage options for large pools of data that do not require backup services . note well that any data stored in these locations are not backed up and will not be recovered if lost .\n/ tmp is a local directory on each department machine , and varies in size . it is fast local disk intended for temporary storage . files in / tmp not accessed for ten consecutive days are routinely deleted automatically .\ncanvas zipper tool bag , 5 pack 12 . 5\nx 7\nutility bag , 16oz . heavy duty metal zipper tool pouch with carabiner , multi - purpose durable storage and organizer clip - on tote bag for men , women\nexperts estimate that by 2020 , the global market for smart grid technology will be almost \u20ac400 billion . equally important will be applications and services , particulary energy storage , which will play a growing role in ensuring the reliable transmission and distribution of electricity .\nwhere do you want to add storage space ? as a first step , measure the existing space to check that whatever shelving you are looking at will fit . you may want to include some extra space if you want to access items from multiple angles .\nwhen inspiration strikes , you shouldn\u2019t waste time searching for your favourite pen . office storage that helps you sort and organise it all \u2013 from important papers to paper clips \u2013 means you can clear out the clutter . and that way , you\u2019ll have plenty of room for all of those big ideas .\npersonal storage devices , such as usb pen drives , can also be used on departmental systems . they will be mounted under / media / < volume _ name > / when connected to a usb port and automatically unmounted when removed from the port ( < volume _ name > is the label assigned when formatting the drive ) . only disks formatted with ms - 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al ' will reveal the timestamps of the snapshots , providing sufficient information for users to locate a copy of the deleted or damaged file . files within the snapshot directory can be copied to their original location directly using standard shell commands .\nat sam\u0019s club , we carry top name brands that have been trusted for years . these brands include such well - known names as bintopia , honey - can - do , sei and other companies . whether you are looking to outfit a garage , closet or storage shed , you can find the right option with the right features at sam ' s club .\na flywheel energy - storage system consist of a heavy rotor \u2014 the flywheel \u2014 and an electric motor that also serves as a generator . the motor spins the flywheel up to its operating speed and so stores kinetic energy . conversely , the flywheel can transfer rotational energy to the motor / generator , which then transforms it back into electrical energy . such a setup can generate several megawatts of power for a short time .\nstar storage is a global technology provider developing and delivering state - of - the - art information protection and management solutions for top private and public organizations . with 17 years of experience , own intellectual property and a portfolio of over 500 customers on 4 continents , with strong expertise in top industries such as banking , insurance , telecom , manufacturing , utilities and public administration , the company plays a key role in the digital transformation , mobile and cloud journey of any size organization .\nfavorably priced standard components , a low - maintenance design , and low operating costs \u2014 with selling points like these , flywheel energy storage systems from siemens might soon be able to compete with supercapacitors . \u201cwe want to create a system that\u2019s close to the price range for supercapacitors , \u201d says gerlich . industrial companies generally use supercapacitors when high electrical power is needed for a short time . however , supercapacitors have a drawback in that their number of charging cycles is limited . siemens\u2019 flywheel system , on the other hand , can be operated as many times as is required . only the motor has to be replaced \u2014 but not until it\u2019s operated for thousands of hours .\nthe future application possibilities for the system are quite varied . for example , it can be used as a backup system during power failures . but it can also be used by industrial companies . gerlich also believes it would be possible to use the system with a crane . that\u2019s because lifting a heavy load needs a lot of energy for a short time \u2014 and a flywheel system can provide it . when the load is lowered , energy can be recovered and used to speed up the flywheel once again . electric mobility could also benefit from a flywheel energy - storage system . \u201cno mobile application is planned at the moment , but the possibility hasn\u2019t been excluded , \u201d gerlich says .\nhere , a ceramic plate serves as a vacuum barrier that separates the flywheel from the electric motor . there are also two toothed clutch - disks , each of which is located three millimeters from the ceramic plate . one disk is milled onto the flywheel , the other is mounted on the electric motor\u2019s shaft . in order to obtain electrical energy from the flywheel storage system , the motor is turned on and run up to around 9 , 000 rpm , which is the rotational speed of the flywheel . an electromagnet is then used to create a magnetic field , which generates traction between the two clutch disks . the vacuum plate doesn\u2019t obstruct this process because it\u2019s magnetically neutral . the traction engages the system and the motor now operates as a generator that provides the desired amount of energy .\nbeberg cites as an example the earthquake of december 26th , 2006 , which cut off all internet access for 6 asian countries at once . if by chance the 4 copies of the data were all on machines in affected countries , then all 4 copies would be offline and possibly lost ! we can model users of a project like sah using data provided by the first phase of the project . if many users have the same online / offline habits and are in the same sort of area then the data may be in danger if all copies are on computers owned by those users . the parameters created by this data are being analysed by beberg , and here are some that he has isolated .\nthe most obvious parameter is geographic location , but how do we geotag an ip ? it ' s actually really simple . the internet corporation for assigned names and numbers ( icann ) , which assigns many ips on the internet , keeps a contact database of ranges and ( where appropriate ) individual ips , and who they were assigned to . this data can be used to create a simple chart of the distance between internet users . the greater the difference , the smaller the risk of climate / geological / geo - political events affecting both users is . however this logic can be pushed further . each ip is necessarily a point of internet access , assigned to an isp . sah will ensure that multiple copies of one data set do not go to people with the same isp , in case that isp starts blocking packets or goes bust or such . ( editor ' s note : what about virtual isps using another isp ' s network ? a tricky one to answer for beberg )\noperating systems are another important point . microsoft windows in its various guises has over 90 % of the global population of pcs , with a further ~ 7 % running mac os x and < 1 % running other variants of unix , or linux . the dominance of microsoft thus represents a potential risk for sah . imagine a\nday 0\nflaw is discovered in windows and exploited by a destructive virus , for example memories of the blaster worm , which was not a\nday 0\nflaw . such a virus could result in a large number of machines going offline or becoming inaccessible in a very short period of time . it is therefore important that all data is available on at least one mac os , unix or linux machine too , to maximise uptime in such an event . similarly , the many versions of windows which are available could be a positive .\na third important point is that not all machines are in the same time zone , due to the global nature of the internet . windows update by default installs updates and reboots if necessary at 3am local time . this downtime may jeopardize the project when a large number of hosts go offline simultaneously , even if only for a short period of time .\nthere may be further parameters for the division algorithms that have not yet been identified by stanford . the team will be constantly searching for new parameters to improve the algorithms used for assigning data , to improve reliability .\nconsider the simplified example of 10 users in a grid , each of which can store 2 blocks of data .\nthe grid is fairly evenly distributed around the world . there is a large concentration of non - 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( courtesy of mantech international )\nbesides private sector mantech international have strong association with public sector organizations . mantech international has concluded a number of contracts with the assistance of its foreign trade partners . mantech international represents a number of local and foreign manufacturers and their authorized representatives .\ncommit to purchase mantech international at $ 25 , earn 6 . 5 % annualized\nmantech international ( mant ) in focus : stock moves 6 . 9 % higher\nsee what the ihs markit score report has to say about mantech international corp .\nmantech international corporation lynn davis , 703 - 259 - 3636 lynn . davis @ urltoken\nmantech awarded $ 34 million task order for engineering support to spawarsyscen atlantic and u . s . naval observatory ( usno ) | mantech international corporation\nmantech awarded $ 24 million contract for multi - sensor data aggregation analysis support to u . s . customs and border protection | mantech international corporation\nacquisitions were a way to leapfrog forward into new areas ,\nsaid george pedersen , mantech international corp .\nmantech international corporation is looking for a training developer to support our client from a remote location . . . .\nmantech international corporation is seeking a qualified candidate to become a data management support specialist supporting a federal agency . . . .\nmantech international corp . is ' actively looking\u2019 for acquisition targets . but when will it make the big one ? - washington business journal\nmantech international seeks qualified candidates for a windows systems administrator \u2013 mid position to support a large federal agency program critical to our . . .\nbeing an independent foreign trade sourcing company , mantech international is able to offer multiple options / brands to its customers giving them freedom to pick and choose . nevertheless , mantech international feels its prime responsibility to ensure and guarantee quality product at a reasonable price and delivery in time .\nmantech international ( mant ) was a big mover last session , as the company saw its shares rise nearly 7 % on the day .\nmantech international ( mant ) in focus : stock moves 6 . 9 % higher 7 / 9 / 2018 8 : 44 : 00 am - urltoken\ninternational sites : australia canada china france germany hong kong italy the netherlands norway spain u . k . switzerland\nmantech international seeks qualified candidates for a dev / ops engineer position supporting a large . federal program critical to our nation ' s safety . . . .\nmantech international inc . hasn\u2019t followed in the footsteps of leidos or caci in making a major transformational acquisition , but it also isn\u2019t sitting on its hands .\nmantech : gsa last summer awarded two contracts with a potential total value of $ 110 million to mantech international on behalf of dhs . tasks will include continuous diagnostic monitoring for cybersecurity purposes and protecting cloud operations .\nconsolidated research : 2018 summary expectations for mantech international , rapid7 , global blood therapeutics , consol coal resources lp , ryanair , and yandex n . v . \u2014 fundamental analysis , key performance indications\nwhen defense spending drew down during the latter half of president barack obama \u2019s administration , few companies were hit as hard as fairfax - based mantech international corp . ( nasdaq : mant ) .\nfollowing a series of difficult years , solution provider mantech international is finding traction again with the federal government\u2019s commitment to spend more , especially to combat an increased cybersecurity threat , its ceo said wednesday .\ntoday i will be providing a simple run through of a valuation method used to estimate the attractiveness of mantech international corporation ( nasdaq : mant ) as an investment opportunity by taking theread more . . .\nus government it services firm mantech international has bought hbgary , the network forensics and malware analysis firm best known for last year ' s hack by anonymous against its now - defunct sister firm , hbgary federal .\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 .\nfairfax - based mantech international corp . ( nasdaq : mant ) has long been one of the smaller players in the market in a government services industry that only continues to see the big get bigger through mergers and acquisitions .\nherndon , va . , june 25 , 2018 - - mantech international corporation will issue its second quarter fiscal year 2018 earnings press release after close of market wednesday , august 1 , 2018 . management will discuss . . .\noverview mantech international corporation delivers a broad array of information technology and technical services solutions to u . s . federal government customers , focusing primarily on critical national defense programs for the intelligence community and department of defense . we design ,\nfairfax , va . , june 13 , 2016 ( globe newswire ) - - mantech international corporation ( nasdaq : mant ) has acquired oceans edge , inc . ' s cyber business , a leading provider of cyber network operations ( cno ) solutions . mantech funded the acquisition from cash on hand .\nmantech has established a strong reputation as a leader in the cyber market based on proven performance ,\nsaid george pedersen , chief executive officer of mantech international corporation .\nwe look forward to developing next generation capabilities for advanced cyber operations and analytics that will protect our customers from emerging threats .\ninvestors who want to cash in on mantech international corporation\u2019s ( nasdaq : mant ) upcoming dividend of $ 0 . 25 per share have only 3 days left to buy the shares before its ex - dividend date , read more . . .\nmantech international is a successful foreign trade sourcing company located in karachi , pakistan near mohammad bin qasim port and port qasim industrial area . starting a foreign trade sourcing business that could offer a good range of products was our prime objective . creating good relationships with customers and suppliers was another most important aim . because mantech international works with the prime objective of always giving customers and suppliers maximum satisfaction , the company has , since its establishment in 1999 , built up a unique system of creating long - term relationships . this combination of business friendly approach , cordial relations at home and abroad , speed , availability and accessibility has won the company a good and stable reputation in the local and international market place . this is something we are very proud of !\nmantech opens new north charleston logistics facility supporting u . s . army\u2019s mrap program\nmantech engineers and technicians have assisted nasa in several hubble space telescope servicing missions .\nfairfax , va . , april 28 , 2015 ( globe newswire ) - - mantech international corporation ( nasdaq : mant ) has completed the acquisition of welkin associates , ltd . , formerly a wholly - owned subsidiary of csc , for $ 34 million . mantech will fund the acquisition from cash on hand . the company expects welkin to contribute solid growth and operating margins and to be accretive to mantech ' s earnings per share in 2015 .\nwhen george pedersen founded mantech international corp . in 1968 with then - partner and mathematician franc wertheimer , he admits that his goals and expectations were modest . the fairfax , va . , company started with a single navy contract to build sophisticated war - gaming models for the submarine community .\nmeanwhile , business for mantech\u2019s mission and services group , according to mantech\u2019s president and coo , daniel keefe , is continuing to grow through the leveraging of mantech\u2019s \u201cincreasing technical solution capabilities\u201d around big data analytics , predictive modeling , cloud deployment and enterprise it .\ntags aircraft management information system booz allen hamilton cimarron software services featured flight operations directorate govcon idiq contract it johnson space center joint operations and integrated systems technology joist nasa rothe development saic science applications international corp . tietronix software\nherndon , va . , june 25 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - mantech international corporation ( nasdaq : mant ) will issue its second quarter fiscal year 2018 earnings press release after close of market wednesday , august 1 , 2018 . management will discuss financial results in a conference call beginning at 5\nnorth charleston , s . c . , may 30 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - at a grand opening ceremony to be attended by local government leaders , mantech international corporation ( nasdaq : mant ) today expands its presence in south carolina with a new logistics center supporting the u . s .\nherndon , va . , march 26 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - mantech international corporation ( nasdaq : mant ) will issue its first quarter fiscal year 2018 earnings press release after close of market wednesday , may 2 , 2018 . management will discuss financial results in a conference call beginning at 5\nfairfax , va . , june 16 , 2015 ( globe newswire ) - - mantech international corporation ( nasdaq : mant ) has completed the acquisition of knowledge consulting group ( kcg ) , a rapidly growing cyber security advisor in both the public and private sectors focused on anticipating threats and implementing defensive countermeasures . mantech will fund the acquisition from cash on hand with additional funding from its existing line of credit .\nherndon , va . , dec . 19 , 2016 ( globe newswire ) - - mantech international corporation ( nasdaq : mant ) has acquired edaptive systems llc , a leading provider of innovative it solutions primarily to federal health agencies , with a significant focus on the centers for medicare & medicaid services ( cms ) . mantech funded the acquisition from cash on hand . the acquisition will be slightly accretive to 2017 financial results .\nnasa said tuesday it awarded the joint operations and integrated systems technology contracts to science applications international corp . ( nyse : saic ) , booz allen hamilton ( nyse : bah ) , cimarron software services , rothe development and tietronix software .\nmantech is ' actively looking\u2019 for acquisition targets . but when will it make the big one ?\nmantech international provides technologies and solutions for national security programs for the intelligence community ; the departments of defense , state , homeland security , health and human services , veterans affairs and justice , including the fbi ; the space community ; and other u . s . government customers . co . ' s solutions and services include : cybersecurity ; software and systems development ; enterprise it ; multi - disciplined intelligence ; command , control , communications , computers , intelligence , surveillance and reconnaissance ; program protection and mission assurance ; systems engineering ; supply chain management and logistics ; test and evaluation ; training ; and management consulting . according to our mant split history records , mantech international has had 0 splits .\nhistorical dividend payout and yield for mantech ( mant ) since 2013 . the current ttm dividend payout for mantech ( mant ) as of july 06 , 2018 is $ 1 . 00 . the current dividend yield for mantech ( mant ) as of july 06 , 2018 is 1 . 70 % .\neducation & training mantech university provides the most diverse continuing professional and technical education programs in the industry .\nnavy awards mantech $ 82 million contract for c4i integration in u . s . marine corps combat vehicles\nchief financial officer kevin phillips added to those remarks and echoed the fact that mantech is \u201cactive . \u201d\nmantech will give hbgary significant and positive growth , expanding our opportunities . hbgary ' s commercial customers will benefit from the addition of mantech ' s world - class incident response services , and mantech ' s government business will be bolstered with a cutting edge set of products to protect mission - critical it assets .\nmantech nasa nest hiring event - securing the future ! thursday , july 19 , 2018 . . . .\n\u201cwhat you\u2019re seeing \u2014 i certainly hope what you\u2019re seeing \u2014 is just the beginning of a really nice resurgence in mantech\u2019s capabilities , \u201d said bill varner , president of mantech\u2019s mission , cyber and intelligence solutions group .\nfairfax , va . , may 27 , 2014 ( globe newswire ) - - mantech international corporation ( nasdaq : mant ) has completed the acquisition of 7delta , inc . , a progressive company performing applications and software development , program management , systems integration , information assurance , and security architecture services primarily within the healthcare community at the department of veterans affairs ( va ) .\nmantech commercial services has an innovation focus . we bring together resources across the corporation to support your specific needs .\nmantech is a cyber leader , and the acquisition of kcg fits with our strategy of expanding into the growing cyber services and homeland security markets ,\nsaid mantech chairman and chief executive officer george j . pedersen .\nwe are excited to add kcg ' s talented people , trusted capabilities , and important customers to mantech .\nfor the first quarter , mantech recorded growth in both revenue and net income over the same period last year .\nfairfax , va . , june 09 , 2016 ( globe newswire ) - - the space and naval warfare systems center ( spawarsyscen ) atlantic has awarded mantech international corporation ( nasdaq : mant ) a task order to provide engineering support on behalf of the u . s . naval observatory ( usno ) . the cost - plus - fixed - fee task order has a 12 - month base period of performance and two 12 - month option periods , with a potential total value to mantech of $ 34 million .\nlooking at the mant 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 mantech international shares , starting with a $ 10 , 000 purchase of mant , presented on a split - history - adjusted basis factoring in the complete mant split history .\nherndon , va . , sept . 18 , 2017 ( globe newswire ) - - mantech international corporation ( nasdaq : mant ) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire infozen for $ 180 million in cash . infozen is a leading it solutions provider with domain expertise in modernization , agile / devops software development , cloud migration , and threat monitoring and assessment capabilities in support of critical national and homeland security missions . mantech currently has no debt and will fund the acquisition from cash on hand with additional funding from its existing line of credit . mantech expects the acquisition to be slightly accretive to its earnings per share in 2017 .\nin the early 1980s , for example , mantech overcame a long unsuccessful run of trying to break into the intelligence community by acquiring for $ 1 . 25 million a small company from raytheon co . the move gave mantech four contracts with intelligence agencies and top - secret status . in 1988 , mantech acquired northrop services , bringing in new space and environmental business .\n\u201cthis acquisition is consistent with mantech\u2019s long - term strategy to expand our presence in the federal civilian market and enhance our capabilities in it modernization , \u201d said mantech\u2019s chairman and chief executive officer , george j . pedersen . \u201cthe combination will substantially increase mantech\u2019s already strong footprint at dhs , making it one of the largest providers of it services across the department . \u201d\nfairfax , va . , june 07 , 2016 ( globe newswire ) - - the missile defense agency ( mda ) has awarded mantech international corporation ( nasdaq : mant ) a contract to provide technical , engineering , advisory , and management support and counterintelligence advisory and assistance services . this cost - plus - fixed - fee contract has two base years and three 1 - year options with a value of approximately $ 32 million .\nour emerging mantech commercial services business unit leverages its relationship with global technology leader sap , hadoop , and others , along with mantech ' s core capabilities and industry expertise in supply chain , big data , and security services for our commercial customers .\nmantech awarded $ 34 million task order for engineering support to spawarsyscen atlantic and u . s . naval observatory ( usno )\nmantech awarded $ 24 million contract for multi - sensor data aggregation analysis support to u . s . customs and border protection\nadvanced concepts and technologies international : the company last month received a contract to provide cyberacquisition support services to the dhs national protection and programs directorate , office of cybersecurity and communications , over a period of four years . valued at $ 21 million , the contract was facilitated through the gsa oasis small business pool .\nthe acquisition improves mantech ' s position to pursue opportunities throughout the federal health community . the acquisition brings over 250 highly skilled employees . edaptive systems becomes a part of mantech ' s mission solutions & services group , led by daniel j . keefe .\nmantech is currently seeking an experienced subject matter expert / mgue tester for our growing programs in charleston , sc . . . .\nalways important when discussing dividends is the fact that , in general , dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company . in the case of mantech international corp , looking at the dividend history chart for mant below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue , and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 0 . 7 % annualized dividend yield .\nwe believe that the major competitive factors in our market are distinctive technical competencies , security clearances , price of services , successful past contract performance , reputation for quality and key management with domain expertise . our key competitors currently include divisions of large defense contractors , such as bae systems , plc , lockheed martin corporation , northrop grumman corporation , raytheon company and trw inc . , as well as information technology service companies , such as affiliated computer systems , inc . , booz allen & hamilton , caci international , inc . , computer sciences corporation , dyncorp , electronic data systems corporation , science applications international corporation , titan corporation and veridian corporation .\nherndon , va . , nov . 17 , 2016 ( globe newswire ) - - the national geospatial - intelligence agency ( nga ) has awarded mantech international corporation ( nasdaq : mant ) a contract to provide information technology enterprise management services ( items ) and enterprise management / cyber security services ( em / css ) . the firm - fixed - price contract has 1 base year and 4 option years , with a potential value of $ 322 million .\nwe are pleased to welcome the extraordinary people of welkin to the mantech family ,\nsaid mantech chairman and chief executive officer george j . pedersen .\nthis acquisition is consistent with mantech ' s strategy to expand and strengthen our presence in high - end intelligence markets . mantech is a solution and mission - driven organization that will benefit greatly from welkin ' s market - leading capabilities and focus on developing new ways to help our customers solve people , process , and technology challenges in space and intelligence community markets .\nmarine corps awards mantech $ 22 . 5 million contract for engineering , acquisition support and full life - cycle maintenance services of tactical vehicles\nmantech ' s expertise in full life cycle it solutions and it modernization to play major role in $ 17 . 5 billion procurement program\nthat agreement allows mantech\u2019s federal customers to fully fund programs and initiatives around services and technology in cybersecurity , communications , intelligence and surveillance .\nworth considering , is that the annualized 6 . 5 % figure actually exceeds the 0 . 7 % annualized dividend paid by mantech international corp by 5 . 8 % , based on the current share price of $ 28 . 39 . and yet , if an investor was to buy the stock at the going market price in order to collect the dividend , there is greater downside because the stock would have to lose 12 % to reach the $ 25 strike price .\nseveral key strategies and decisions kept mantech ' s revenue from suffering when the cold war ended and defense budgets dried up , pedersen said .\nmantech mission & solutions group established itself as an industry leader in worldwide technology support providing support to the u . s . . . .\nby throwing its lot in with mantech , hb gary is trying to achieve the same ends via a different , less risky , route . \u00ae\nresponds to request for logistics statistical data from mantech program management office and government poc . responsible for a high volume of requisitioning of . . .\nmantech is an equal opportunity employer . researches , plans , designs and develops new applications for electro - mechanical equipment and systems . . . .\nwhether mantech makes a play for scale sometime soon or not , one thing is clear : the company does plan on making acquisitions . bill varner , president of the company\u2019s mission , cyber & intelligence solutions group , said mantech is scoping out more cyber companies like kcg and oceans edge .\nwith that rosier outlook , mantech is looking to grow , and has found success in new it services , as well as its cybersecurity capabilities .\nrevenue for mantech , based in fairfax , va . , had plunged close to 50 percent between 2011 and 2015 as the united states began to draw down its military presence in afghanistan , lowering demand for mantech\u2019s global logistics , cybersecurity and systems engineering services , as well as other military offerings .\nthe acquisition strategically positions mantech to pursue large engineering and support opportunities throughout the intelligence community and dod . the acquisition brings highly skilled employees , virtually all directly supporting intelligence missions . welkin will become part of mantech ' s mission , cyber & intelligence solutions group , led by l . william varner .\nit ' s an honor and privilege for mantech to continue its longstanding relationship with the headquarters marine corps intelligence department and its vital role in ensuring our nation ' s security ,\nsaid daniel j . keefe , president and chief operating officer of mantech ' s mission solutions & services group .\nwe are excited to welcome edaptive systems ' talented employees , trusted capabilities and important customers to the mantech family ,\nsaid mantech chairman and chief executive officer george j . pedersen .\nthis acquisition is consistent with mantech ' s strategy to expand and strengthen our presence within the federal and civilian health markets , with our primary objectives of improving the quality of information available to all clinicians and the quality of care for those in need .\naccess the mantech intranet to collaborate with fellow team members , review policies & procedures , join a community of practice , or update your project status .\nthe fbi contract was an example of mantech emerging as the winner against a much larger competitor . prior to this most recent contract award , the fbi cjis program was handled by two contractors in the preceding five years \u2014 mantech and what is now known as csra inc . ( nyse : csra ) . for this contract , the fbi consolidated the work into one larger program that mantech ultimately wrestled away from csra \u2014 a $ 5 billion company .\nproviding comprehensive engineering support across all the usno sites in partnership with spawarsyscen atlantic is a privilege for mantech , expanding our presence and capabilities in support of the navy ' s mission ,\nsaid daniel j . keefe , president and chief operating officer of mantech ' s mission solutions & services group .\nmantech has also begun chasing fewer , larger awards as opposed to a higher quantity of smaller opportunities . this often pits the company up against industry heavyweights .\nhowever , pedersen said he wants to lean toward adding a company that will open the door to a \u201chigher demand market , \u201d giving mantech increased capabilities .\nmantech has lots of opportunities for people who want to apply their skills to two of the most important and exciting challenges we face today\u2014health care and space exploration .\nmantech is seeking a full - time public outreach specialist to serve on a multi - disciplinary team in support of dod and navy environmental communication , . . .\nmantech has the pristine balance sheet to do so , but varner said the company isn\u2019t too focused on making a purchase just for the sake of more scale .\nwall street responded positively on thursday , as mantech stock rose more than 10 percent thursday on the nasdaq exchange to close at $ 36 . 27 a share .\nwe welcome the employees and customers of 7delta to mantech ,\nsaid mantech chairman and chief executive officer george j . pedersen .\nthis acquisition significantly enhances our healthcare presence , giving us access to a growing market at va . we are now one of the leading providers of federal healthcare it solutions and services .\nmantech said the acquisition would bolster its expansion into the cyber - security market . in a statement , hbgary ceo greg hoglund put a positive spin on the sale .\nherndon , va . , aug . 23 , 2016 ( globe newswire ) - - the department of homeland security ( dhs ) has awarded mantech international corporation ( nasdaq : mant ) a prime contract to develop a joint service - oriented architecture prototype integrating operational data for real - time situational awareness to enhance border security . work will be performed in various locations across the united states and at the u . s . customs and border protection headquarters in washington , d . c . , with an estimated completion date of march 10 , 2019 . the cost - plus - fixed - fee task order has a 12 - month base period of performance and two 12 - month option periods , with a potential total value to mantech of $ 24 million .\ndownload the mantech now app from the app store or google play for 24 / 7 access to news , updates , events , company messages , videos and other resources .\nwelcome to mantech ! this site is specifically for crane pma 290 & 262 career opportunities . we have created this single port for you to upload your resume . . .\npedersen said the growth also resulted in a cash backlog that mantech is looking to use on acquisitions . there are several potential targets he said the company sees as promising .\nthe chart above , and the stock ' s historical volatility , can be a helpful guide in combination with fundamental analysis to judge whether selling the february 2014 put at the $ 25 strike for the 6 . 5 % annualized rate of return represents good reward for the risks . we calculate the trailing twelve month volatility for mantech international corp ( considering the last 249 trading day closing values as well as today ' s price of $ 28 . 39 ) to be 27 % . for other put options contract ideas at the various different available expirations , visit the mant stock options page of stockoptionschannel . com .\nmantech ' s commercial services unit leverages its relationship with global technology leaders sap and hadoop and borrows from mantech ' s core capabilities and industry experience to support customer needs in supply chain , big data , and managed services for our commercial customers . we draw from more than 46 years of advanced technology expertise in the federal market to meet commercial challenges .\nmantech is pleased to continue its long - standing relationship with the u . s . customs and border protection through exploration and demonstration of new and innovative solutions for intelligence - driven approaches to securing the border and areas of operation ,\nsaid daniel j . keefe , president and chief operating officer of mantech ' s mission solutions & services group .\nour focus is to attract and hire outstanding talent who share our commitment to national security . mantech\u2019s nearly 8 , 000 employees make up some of the nation\u2019s most skilled cyber workforce in the industry . explore careers and find out why mantech is known for being an employer of choice from education , training and benefits to exciting opportunities to serve our nation .\non the call , mantech executives didn\u2019t rule out the possibility of going bigger on their purchases , but they also stressed that making that kind of acquisition can be a challenge .\ninvestors eyeing a purchase of mantech international corp ( nasd : mant ) stock , but tentative about paying the going market price of $ 28 . 39 / share , might benefit from considering selling puts among the alternative strategies at their disposal . one interesting put contract in particular , is the february 2014 put at the $ 25 strike , which has a bid at the time of this writing of 90 cents . collecting that bid as the premium represents a 3 . 6 % return against the $ 25 commitment , or a 6 . 5 % annualized rate of return ( at stock options channel we call this the yieldboost ) .\nanother key moment came in the year before the sept . 11 terrorist attacks . pedersen took 71 of his key executives off - site for a summit on mantech ' s future .\nas executives for the fairfax - based company pointed out on a second - quarter earnings call wednesday , mantech is\nactively reviewing several promising candidates , \u201d ceo george pedersen said .\nthe items em / css award is mantech ' s first large , prime contract with the nga ,\nsaid l . william varner , president of mantech ' s mission , cyber & intelligence solutions ( mcis ) group .\nwe look forward to implementing our proven cyber security and enterprise it management solutions to support the nga ' s national security efforts .\nwelkin looks forward to joining mantech to leverage its spectrum of solutions for existing and new customers ,\nsaid al smith , vice president and general manager of welkin associates .\nwe are a natural fit with mantech and its intelligence community focus and commitment to mission . we look forward to a seamless transition of our existing work and aggressive pursuit of new opportunities .\nmantech ( mant ) today announced a successful ransomware defense exercise for financial sector participants within its advanced cyber range environment ( acre ) . participants included 22 cybersecurity staff from 18 financial institutions , brought together by the financial services information sharing and analysis center ( fs - isac ) . mantech acre improves cyber defenses by training cyber professionals in real - time tactical response to cyberattacks .\nby focusing on emerging requirements in these areas , keefe said , mantech was able to win contracts that give the company greater potential for organic growth over the rest of this fiscal year .\nwith it support and services in high demand across mantech\u2019s client base , pedersen believes a separate budget resolution will be passed in october that will lead to continued growth potential for the company .\nraj ananthanpillai , chief executive officer , infozen said , \u201cwe are proud to become a part of a company like mantech . combining with mantech allows infozen to offer broader solutions to our national security customer base and expand our it modernization capabilities reach across the government . additionally , our mission - focused cultures are well aligned and our employees will benefit from expanded professional development opportunities . \u201d\nmantech eventually will grow into a $ 5 billion company , pedersen said , but\nit ' s not the number that will be important , but what we ' ll be doing .\nkcg looks forward to integrating seamlessly with mantech to create the premiere provider of cyber defense solutions across federal and commercial customers ,\nsaid dusty wince , founder and chief executive officer of kcg .\nkcg ' s business leaders and i are all excited by the opportunity to leverage the resources of kcg and mantech to expand our services to current customers and aggressively pursue new opportunities .\nmantech will provide the mda with advisory and assistance services support to counter or neutralize intelligence - collection efforts directed against the mda , its personnel , information , material , facilities , and activities worldwide .\nmantech has exciting opportunities for highly skilled and experienced personnel to work in several locations around the kingdom of saudi arabia to deliver systems , equipment , and training support for the royal saudi air force .\nwhen federal managers and military leaders face tough challenges in cyber , data collection & analytics , enterprise it or systems and software engineering , they turn to mantech to get the job done right . \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\npresident obama\u2019s $ 19 billion cybersecurity action plan is a \u201ckey part\u201d of his fiscal year 2017 budget request , and a significant indicator of cyber ' s importance for companies such as mantech , varner said .\n7delta becomes a part of mantech ' s mission solutions & services group , led by daniel j . keefe . mr . keefe said ,\n7delta ' s innovative technology management solutions and capabilities fit well with our existing healthcare it business . with strong capability and presence across the entire spectrum of federal healthcare , mantech is well positioned to modernize and integrate the electronic health record systems across the federal government .\nmantech ( mant ) today announced the appointment of matt tait as president of the company\u2019s mission solutions & services ( mss ) group , reporting to president and ceo kevin phillips . in this role , tait will lead the company\u2019s mission - critical support to national security and federal civilian departments and agencies , delivering a broad range of digital services that enables mantech to simultaneously scale rapidly and provide unmatched support to our customers .\nwilliam varner , president of mantech\u2019s cyber and intelligence solutions group , said the company is also focusing on capturing potential new business , coming from a push by the obama administration to bolster federal defenses against cybersecurity .\nour mission solutions & services ( mss ) group provides mantech ' s core business support to the departments of defense and state , delivering global logistics , c4isr , test and evaluation , and information technology solutions worldwide .\nherndon , va . , july 09 , 2018 - - mantech today announced four new task order contracts awarded by the defense advanced research projects agency strategic technologies office . the four new task order contracts . . .\nnew york , june 04 , 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 mantech . . .\nthe acquisition of kcg brings more than 200 cyber security professionals to mantech ' s mission , cyber and intelligence solutions group , led by l . william varner . the acquisition will be slightly accretive to 2015 financial results .\nmantech focuses on national security agencies , offering services from cybersecurity to systems engineering to general technical support . the company is seeking to reenter the commercial market , having moved out of the sector when it went public in 2002 . in particular , the company wants to provide cybersecurity services to financial institutions . mantech acquired several companies in 2011 , including cybersecurity firms worldwide information network systems , based in seabrook , and trantech , based in alexandria .\nthis is despite the company\u2019s relatively small size . at about $ 1 . 6 billion , mantech is one of the smaller public companies in the government services company , dwarfed many times over by some of its competitors .\nmantech said it took in $ 391 million for the quarter , representing an increase of 5 . 5 percent , and net income of $ 13 . 2 million , up nearly 12 . 5 percent from last year .\nheadquartered in reston , va ,\noceans edge cyber\nwill add additional vulnerability research , development , and analysis capabilities to mantech ' s existing cyber intelligence business . together , we are well positioned to provide advanced cno capabilities with sophisticated intelligence and analytics . this acquisition will increase mantech ' s significant presence in this highly sought after segment of the u . s . government cyber solutions market to include service components of u . s . cyber command .\nfinancial terms of the deal , announced monday , were not disclosed other than to say it was an\nasset purchase\n( a distinction that means mantech avoids taking on any of hbgary ' s liabilities , legal or financial ) .\nselling a put does not give an investor access to mant ' s upside potential the way owning shares would , because the put seller only ends up owning shares in the scenario where the contract is exercised . and the person on the other side of the contract would only benefit from exercising at the $ 25 strike if doing so produced a better outcome than selling at the going market price . ( do options carry counterparty risk ? this and six other common options myths debunked ) . so unless mantech international corp sees its shares decline 12 % and the contract is exercised ( resulting in a cost basis of $ 24 . 10 per share before broker commissions , subtracting the 90 cents from $ 25 ) , the only upside to the put seller is from collecting that premium for the 6 . 5 % annualized rate of return .\nwe are proud to help keep our nation safe and help our government provide critical services . we do so by adhering to the simple , no - nonsense values on which mantech was founded five decades ago . mantech has always been a customer - driven company , and our approximately 7 , 000 employees span the globe . we fully dedicate ourselves to our customers ' missions and act as a trusted partner helping our customers stay ahead of technology , gain efficiencies , and cut costs .\nthe acquisition of oceans edge cyber brings highly - qualified cyber security professionals to mantech ' s mission , cyber and intelligence solutions ( mcis ) group , led by l . william varner . the acquisition will be slightly accretive to 2016 financial results .\nbut if 2016 is any indication , it could be that the once - struggling mantech is preparing for a turnaround . in the last year , revenue grew 3 . 3 percent to $ 1 . 6 billion , the first increase in four years .\nmantech has many opportunities to support diplomatic security in the protection of people , property , and information through security technology efforts and provide a safe and secure environment for the conduct of u . s . foreign policy . all positions require a current top secret security clearance .\n\u201chands on\u201d cyber range exercise on replicated bank network trains financial cyber experts in tactical response to ransomware herndon , va . , may 29 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - mantech ( nasdaq : mant ) today announced a successful ransomware defense exercise for financial sector participants within its\nmantech\u2019s small size and pristine balance sheet have fueled speculation that the company is going to soon be in the market for a major acquisition that propels it into the ranks of the larger names . however , ceo george pedersen has stubbornly clung to the mantra of not buying revenue .\nthe forward - looking statements included herein are only made as of the date of this press release , and mantech undertakes no obligation to publicly update any of the forward - looking statements made herein , whether as a result of new information , subsequent events or circumstances , changes in expectations or otherwise .\nhe learned quickly how to think bigger . over the next 38 years , the staten island , n . y . , native ' s business acumen , work ethic and uncanny ability to reinvent his company ' s culture and offerings helped mantech to grow into one of the nation ' s leading and most reliable defense and intelligence contractors . today , mantech earns more than $ 1 billion in annual revenue , has 6 , 000 employees in 40 countries and , having gone public in 2002 , is well - positioned to be a major player in the continuing consolidation of the government technology services industry .\nherndon , va . , april 11 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - mantech ( nasdaq : mant ) today announced a $ 22 . 5 million contract for vehicle maintenance and support services for engineering , acquisition and life - cycle sustainment of united states marine corps ( usmc ) tactical vehicles .\nas i have written before , mantech is steadfast on its acquisition strategy \u2014 it will not buy sales for the sake of sales . this is despite being one of the smaller players in the industry at $ 1 . 6 billion in annual revenue while still having the ability to finance something big .\nthe nga is responsible for providing geospatial intelligence products and services that decision - makers , warfighters , and first responders need , when they need it most . mantech will provide technical experts and thought leadership facilitating large - scale enterprise it management and cyber security services that support the nga ' s critical mission .\n\u201cwe are pleased to welcome infozen\u2019s talented employees , differentiated capabilities and important customers , \u201d said mantech\u2019s president and chief operating officer , kevin m . phillips . \u201cwe are confident this strategic combination will help us better meet our clients ' mission - critical needs , strengthen our enterprise and mission it offerings and provide continued growth . \u201d\nthe transaction vehicle was a government - wide acquisition contract through gsa ' s alliant program . mantech last fall received a contract from the national geospatial - intelligence agency , which carried a potential value of $ 322 million over five years . the award included the provision of it enterprise management services and enterprise cybersecurity services to nga .\nmantech ( nasdaq : mant ) has made several recent acquisitions . in april 2015 , the company bought welkin associates ltd . , and followed with the acquistion of knowledge consulting group in june 2015 . last month , it bought the cyber division of oceans edge inc . the company has made 25 acquisitions since going public in 2002 .\none analyst narrowed his definition of a larger acquisition , putting the price tag between the range of $ 50 million and $ 200 million . phillips said\nthere\u2019s a lot of businesses out there at mid - range to smaller scale that we have interest in , \u201d though maintained that it would have to fit with mantech\u2019s strategy .\nherndon , va . , july 09 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - mantech ( nasdaq : mant ) today announced four new task order contracts awarded by the defense advanced research projects agency ( darpa ) strategic technologies office . the four new task order contracts have a total value of $ 60 million , and are part of a\nif there is an acquisition in the future , it would be something that either increases our capabilities , gives us new technologies , gives us insight into new customers \u2014 possibly a new geographic location if that turns out to be important \u2014 but you\u2019ll see something that\u2019s very strongly synergistic with the existing mantech capabilities , \u201d varner said .\nthe company ' s dramatic evolution has been spurred on by pedersen ' s well - known enthusiasm for it and the government it industry . he likes to refer to his leadership role at mantech as both his job and his hobby . he has spent most of his career working nights and weekends to ensure his company ' s ongoing success .\nherndon , va . , june 12 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - mantech ( nasdaq : mant ) today announced the appointment of matt tait as president of the company\u2019s mission solutions & amp ; services ( mss ) group , reporting to president and ceo kevin phillips . in this role , tait will lead the company\u2019s mission - critical\nherndon , va . , april 11 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - mantech ( nasdaq : mant ) today announced an $ 82 million win with the u . s . navy\u2019s space and naval warfare systems center ( spawarsyscen ) atlantic to augment command , control , communications , computer and intelligence ( c4i ) capabilities of u . s .\nedaptive systems ' partner frank blair added ,\nedaptive is proud to become part of mantech , which has a strong record of delivering innovative solutions to solve our customers ' most pressing challenges . our healthcare customers and most importantly the clinicians on the front line will benefit from the combined capabilities and our employees will benefit from expanded professional development opportunities .\nmantech was founded in 1968 to provide advanced technological services to the united states government . we began with a single contract with the u . s . navy to develop war - gaming models for the submarine community . over the years , our government ' s technology needs have increased dramatically in scope and sophistication , and we have grown to meet that challenge .\nhowever , after mantech - - no . 24 on crn ' s solution provider 500 list - - announced its third - quarter 2015 results , pedersen said the company was ready to take on a more stable market following a two - year budget resolution between congress and the white house that raised federal spending $ 80 billion and lifted a ceiling on borrowing .\nstatements and assumptions made in this press release , which do not address historical facts , constitute\nforward - looking\nstatements that mantech believes to be within the definition in the private securities litigation reform act of 1995 and involve risks and uncertainties , many of which are outside of our control . these forward - looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties , and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes we anticipate . factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results we anticipate include , but are not limited to , the following : failure to obtain option awards , task orders , or funding under contracts ; failure to realize the full amount of our backlog ; or renegotiation , modification , or termination of our contracts ; or failure to perform in conformity with contract terms or our expectations . these and other risk factors are more fully discussed in the section entitled\nrisk factors\nin mantech ' s annual report on form 10 - k , and , from time to time , in mantech ' s other filings with the securities and exchange commission .\nstatements and assumptions made in this press release , which do not address historical facts , constitute\nforward - looking\nstatements that mantech believes to be within the definition in the private securities litigation reform act of 1995 and involve risks and uncertainties , many of which are outside of our control . these forward - looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties , and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes we anticipate . factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results we anticipate include , but are not limited to , the following : failure to obtain option awards , task orders , or funding under contracts ; failure to realize the full amount of our backlog , or adverse changes in the timing of receipt of revenues under contracts included in backlog ; or renegotiation , modification , or termination of our contracts , or failure to perform in conformity with contract terms or our expectations . these and other risk factors are more fully discussed in the section entitled\nrisk factors\nin mantech ' s annual report on form 10 - k , and , from time to time , in mantech ' s other filings with the securities and exchange commission .\nthe acquisition enables mantech to deliver services through 7delta ' s prime position on the va ' s transformation twenty - one total technology ( t4 ) program . the t4 program is a 5 - year indefinite delivery , indefinite quantity ( idiq ) contract to help the va transform its information technology ( it ) programs . 7delta has been awarded more t4 task orders than any other t4 prime contractor .\nbut analysts weren\u2019t probing mantech on the volume of its acquisitions wednesday , but rather the size of them . welkin cost $ 34 million , kcg was another $ 68 . 2 million and oceans edge\u2019s cyber division was $ 48 million . these are all small transactions in a government contracting environment that has seen deal after deal carry a price tag into the hundreds of millions and even billions of dollars .\nas a result , mantech has more than doubled its size in just four years , going from $ 431 million to over $ 1 billion in annual revenue . the company has a flow of capital for major acquisitions and has been able to offer stock options to its employees . the latter was particularly compelling to pedersen , who gives ultimate credit for the company ' s success to finding and hiring the best technical people in the business .\nmantech funded the acquisition primarily from cash on hand with minimal funding from its existing line of credit . consistent with the forward guidance given on april 30 , 2014 , the company expects 7delta to contribute approximately $ 50 million in revenues and $ 5 million to its earnings before interest , taxes , depreciation , and amortization ( ebitda ) in fiscal year 2014 , excluding the cash tax deferral associated with the 338 ( h ) ( 10 ) election .\nwe are pleased to provide critical support to the mda at a time when insider threats , as well as external threat actors , are becoming increasingly sophisticated ,\nsaid l . william varner , president of mantech ' s mission , cyber & intelligence solutions ( mcis ) group .\nour cyber security capabilities , in addition to a longstanding history of protecting our nation ' s most critical programs , will provide a unique advantage to our customers against emerging threats .\nand the disparity between mantech and the rest of the publicly traded government services companies is only growing , especially now that leidos holdings inc . ( nyse : ldos ) officially merged with lockheed martin corp . \u2019s ( nyse : lmt ) government it services division and created a $ 10 billion company \u2014 with mclean - based booz allen hamilton inc . ( nyse : bah ) the second - largest company in the industry at $ 5 . 4 billion in annual revenue ."]}
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business name used by first central insurance management ltd which is authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority ( firm reference number : 483296 ) . registered in england and wales ( number : 6489797 ) at central house , 25 - 27 perrymount road , haywards heath , west sussex , rh16 3tp .\nfirst central insurance management ltd is a personal lines motor broker based in haywards heath . part of the first central group , the 1 st central brand was launched in 2008 and has rapidly made a big name for itself in the world of car insurance and has sold over one million policies through price comparison websites and urltoken .\ncentral in the uk is awarded employer of the year at the southern business awards for the second year running .\nthe highland high school baseball team huddle together before the cif central section diii valley championship game at rawhide stadium .\nfirst central insurance management ltd joins with immediate effect representing around 500 members of staff and over 300 , 000 customers .\ncentral law is established to provide a better service to customers to ensure they receive comprehensive legal advice in the event of an accident .\ncentral \u2013 from free fresh fruit deliveries at our offices each week to a day off each year to take part in volunteering activities .\n1 st central enterprises is set up as a motorbike and van online insurance site by pete creed , ken acott , patrick tilley and tom acott .\n1 st central grows quickly to employ 150 people and sells 157 , 000 car insurance policies , writing \u00a350m of premiums in its first full year .\ncentral brand becomes a top 10 volume seller on aggregator sites and , for the first time , sells 1 , 000 new policies in a day .\nfirst central group limited , the guernsey - based parent company of the 1 st central brand , is rebranded as fcg . we sell our 2 millionth motor insurance policy . central house is opened in haywards heath to accommodate all our customer - facing employees . we receive a 5 star rating from defaqto . 1 st central in the uk is awarded employer of the year for the second year running at the gatwick diamond business awards , and also wins bronze at the transform awards for best rebrand of a digital property . we launch a new product called 1 st central plus , which includes breakdown cover within the premium . in the uk , we become a member of the institute of customer service to enhance our performance and help provide a simply driven experience for our motor insurance customers .\nsteve white , biba\u2019s chief executive , said : \u201cwe are delighted to welcome first central insurance management ltd into membership and we look forward to working together on the important issues around motor insurance . \u201d\nrefer a friend to 1 st central , and you ' ll get a \u00a330 amazon gift certificate if they buy a policy . your friend gets a \u00a315 amazon gift certificate too . terms and conditions apply . start referring\n1 st central puts a huge emphasis on fighting fraud in the insurance industry , helping to protect the interests of our genuine customers . it\u2019s our robust processes for detecting fraud that help us to maintain our competitive prices .\nfcg is the parent company of a financial services group with entities embracing insurance , reinsurance , insurance broking , property , finance and law . our motor insurance brand , 1 st central , is a consistent top 10 seller on price comparison websites .\nthis last volume of the handbook of the history of logic is devoted to the history of its central concepts . . . these highly readable histories stretch from antiquity to the present day and are provided with very generous bibliographies .\n- - zentralblatt math\n1 st central launches its refreshed brand and customer website . we receive a 4 star rating from defaqto . we complete the development of our own operating system called focus and successfully launch it in april to future proof the group and complement the fast - paced technical environment in which we work . 1 st central in the uk is awarded employer of the year at the gatwick diamond business awards and two awards at the insurance fraud awards for counter fraud initiative of the year and young fraud investigator of the year . skyfire property holdings is established to help facilitate group investment in property .\nonce you start work with us , you\u2019ll be invited to register on our central perks website . this will give you exclusive access to loads of deals and discounts on big brands , including high street stores , travel websites , food and entertainment , health and leisure and much , much more .\ncentral is committed to providing you with the best possible service , however , we realise there may be times when we do not meet your expectations . please let us know if you are unhappy with the service you have received and we will do our best to resolve your complaint fairly and as quickly as possible .\nrawhide stadium ( visalia , ca ) - on saturday , may 27 , 2017 , highland high school captured it ' s first cif central section valley championship in baseball by defeating porterville high school 8 - 5 . the win was a total team effort , making it difficult to find a player of the game .\nmembership of biba comes at a key moment for first central insurance management following recent industry accolades such as winning counter fraud initiative of the year \u2013 personal lines and young fraud investigator of the year at the insurance fraud awards 2014 and securing employer of the year at the 2014 gatwick diamond business awards as well as being shortlisted for a number of technology and marketing awards .\nthis victory was a total team effort from the players , coaching staff , administration , fans , and parents and thus , the entire highland high school community was the player of the game as it seemed that each entity needed each other to be successful . congratulations to the 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 policies since 2008 .\nwe ' re encouraged to work together to meet the needs of our customers and are focused on achieving common goals .\nwe always strive to develop ourselves and the business , seeking continuous improvement and innovation .\nwe ' re honest , straightforward and transparent in our relationships with our customers and each other .\nwe support our chosen charity partners through both financial gifts and donations of time and resource .\nwe recognise our responsibility to work in partnership with the local communities in which we operate .\njoin us on our social networks for all the latest updates , product and service announcements .\n- download and start reading immediately . there\u2019s no activation process to access ebooks ; all ebooks are fully searchable , and enabled for copying , pasting , and printing .\n- read on multiple operating systems and devices . easily read ebooks on smart phones , computers , or any ebook readers , including kindle .\n- buy once , receive and download all available ebook formats , including pdf , epub , and mobi ( for kindle ) .\nvitalsource bookshelf gives you access to content when , where , and how you want .\n11 contemporary work on connexive implication : meyer , routley , mortensen , priest , lowe , pizzi , wansing , rahman and r\u00fcckert .\nthe handbook of the history of logic is a multi - volume research instrument that brings to the development of logic the best in modern techniques of historical and interpretative scholarship . it is the first work in english in which the history of logic is presented so extensively . the volumes are numerous and large . authors have been given considerable latitude to produce chapters of a length , and a level of detail , that would lay fair claim on the ambitions of the project to be a definitive research work . authors have been carefully selected with this aim in mind . they and the editors join in the conviction that a knowledge of the history of logic is nothing but beneficial to the subject ' s present - day research programmes . one of the attractions of the handbook ' s several volumes is the emphasis they give to the enduring relevance of developments in logic throughout the ages , including some of the earliest manifestations of the subject .\nreview ' s title & body can ' t be empty please enter a star rating for this review name field cannot be empty invalid email your review has already been submitted . max length was exceeded please fill out all of the mandatory ( * ) fields one or more of your answers does not meet the required criteria\nwe value your input . share your review so everyone else can enjoy it too .\nyour review was sent successfully and is now waiting for our team to publish it .\ndov m . gabbay is augustus de morgan professor emeritus of logic at the group of logic , language and computation , department of computer science , king ' s college london . he has authored over four hundred and fifty research papers 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 - 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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 - 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{"id": 55530, "summary": [{"text": "passport scotch , also called passport blended scotch whisky , is a brand of whisky exported from scotland by seagram distillers , plc , and currently owned by pernod ricard .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "according to classic blended scotch by jim murray , passport is a blend of more flavored highland malts with lighter and sweet lowland whiskies , made at seagram 's speyside distilleries .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "the particular blend used in passport scotch was first produced in the 1960s by master blender jimmy lang , of seagram \u2019s scottish subsidiary chivas brothers , and started being sold in 1965 .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "the blend recipe for passport was developed by chivas brothers \u2019 blender jimmy lang during the 1960s .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "it sold 1.7 million bottles in 2015 , being a strong performer in brazil ( where it is second on the scotch whisky market ) , angola , mexico , spain , portugal and poland .", "topic": 31}], "title": "passport scotch", "paragraphs": ["click the button below to add the passport scotch blended scotch whisky 1 . 75l to your wish list .\npassport scotch 1 . 75l - blended in paisley , scotland , one of the highest quality scotch whiskeys . excellent value .\nlaunching all over the world , passport now shows the social side to scotch , on social .\nto show that passport scotch is a quality , imported whisky that acts differently , we chose to establish passport as the \u201cbrighter side of scotch\u201d \u2013 a visual identity , a way of communicating a behaviour .\nglen keith distillery was built in 1957 on the site of an eighteenth century mill . it became the ideal malt to form the basis for the blend of passport scotch . the creamy fruitiness of passport scotch whisky can be traced back to the heart of its blend - glen keith single malt scotch whisky .\nrecently bought passport scotch and my goodness it tastes so smooth and slaps you in time with its raw overtones in taste .\nit is the best scotch i have tasted . the price is also very low .\n1853 - 2018 \u00a9 scotch . io , llc . all rights super duper reserved .\nold smuggler blended scotch whisky 1 . 75l $ 21 . 99 $ 19 . 97\npassport has set out to challenge the codes and conventions of scotch whisky , from the brand\u2019s globally recognised green rectangular bottle to its vibrant communications .\ni bought a bottle of passport scotch in dubai on my way back to australia and believe it is the best scotch i have tasted . unfortunately it is not available in australia so i can ' ' t wait to travel again .\nblended in paisley , scotland , one of the highest quality scotch whiskeys . excellent value !\nmark thorne , passport global brand director , comments : \u201cin 2015 , passport scotch earned its position as the fastest growing blended scotch that sells more than 200 , 000 cases per annum , which is confirmation of the great successes that we have seen in encouraging our consumers to unleash their curiosity and explore the world around them with passport . urban art is an integral part of our cities , so we see it as a natural fit for passport scotch as it really allows us to push the boundaries of creativity in the whisky category .\nsku : # 2105 brand / company : passport type / varietal : scotch country : scotland region : style : size : 1 . 75 ltr private label :\nformerly a 30 year dedicated dewars blended scotch consumer , i tried the passport scotch . for a daily taste with ice , it is a much more flavorful and enjoyable scotch than dewars . but , although i do have several high cost single malts on hand , i do not know what is supposed to be good . i just know what i enjoy .\nthe scotch passport has a gold - leaning - to - amber appearance in the glass , coming from the added caramel coloring . as a cheap - end , mass market blend , passport is bottled at 40 % abv .\n/ / server . js . . . / / uncomment this line require ( ' . / config / passport ' ) ( passport ) ; / / pass passport for configuration . . .\nproudly produced in scotland since 1965 and distributed in around 50 markets , passport is the biggest contributor to the scotch whisky category growth and the 5th fastest growing spirit brand worldwide ( iwsr 2015 ) . passport is increasingly popular among millennial consumers in emerging scotch markets around the world , with its key markets being brazil , mexico and angola .\ncrafted for the first time in 1965 , passport is an unconventional blended scotch whisky with an original taste profile and a fruity , creamy finish that is increasingly popular among millennial consumers in emerging scotch markets around the world . the no . 2 standard scotch whisky in brazil and performing strongly in angola , mexico , spain , portugal and poland , passport grew + 20 % in net sales to reach a record 1 . 7m cases in the year ending in june 2015 \u2013 helping to earn its position as the fastest growing blended scotch that sells more than 200 , 000 cases per annum .\nfounder of scotch . io . google developer expert in web technologies . slapping the keyboard until something good happens .\npassport is a speyside - influenced blended scotch whose key markets are brazil , angola , mexico , india , russia and eastern europe . passport\u2019s net sales grew by 20 % to reach a record 1 . 7m cases in the year ending in june 2015 .\nnow we will create our user model , configure passport for local authentication , and use our configured passport to process our login / signup forms .\nwe are going to comment out our passport configuration for now . we ' ll uncomment it after we create that config / passport . js file .\na bottle of the ever popular passport blended scotch whisky . with a fruity and creamy finish , it ' s , according to their website in 2013 , the second best selling whisky in brazil .\npassport scotch wanted to stand out . choosing not to be pigeon - holed within a category famed for its tweed jackets and pipes \u2013 but instead they aimed to buck tradition and attract the attention of a much younger crowd , across multiple territories .\nthe path of our passport object is important to note here . we will create it at the very beginning of the file with var passport = require ( ' passport ' ) ; . then we pass it into our config / passport . js file for it to be configured . then we pass it to the app / routes . js file for it to be used in our routes .\ni would highly recommend going to read the passport docs to understand more about how the package works .\nthe campaign has been brought to life through a limited edition bottle with standout shelf - appeal . wrapped in jim\u2019s original artwork , the passport scotch # urbanartproject limited edition bottle is set to engage with millennial consumers in five markets , including spain , portugal , bulgaria and poland from this month .\npassport is a familiar sight on supermarket liquor store shelves , especially in europe and certain south american countries . being a cheap blended scotch from pernod ricard , i have come to think of it as kind of a sub - chivas regal . the blend and brand date back to the 1960s .\namber in color . an aromatic sweetness which has a soft and creamy fruitiness and nutty aroma . smooth , soft and creamy , with a subtle nutty flavour . a subtly smooth , smoky flavour a marriage of the finest . passport contains a higher proportion of the famous scotch single malts than many blends .\nwe will be handling login and signup in config / passport . js . let ' s look at signup first .\ni recently bought a bottle of passport , and can confirm it does have a noticeable harshness , like a soft punch in the nose when first - drinking it . you can swallow this scotch alone and perfectly survive , or with one or two ice cubes , or better yet just mixing it with soda or whatever\u2026\nall the configuration for passport will be handled in config / passport . js . we want to keep this code in its own file away from our other main files like routes or the server file . i have seen some implementations where passport will be configured in random places . i believe having it in this config file will keep your overall application clean and concise .\nor $ 22 is overpriced for any purpose . a whisky like passport , on the other hand , has its uses .\ni purchase this scotch in my hometown in sc . . i wanted to broaden my taste in liquors . . the proprietor recommended it and a customer . i was surprised at the smooth flavor ! ! well done !\nwhen i was passing through an airport on my way to southeast asia i encountered this product in the duty free store . from the packaging it looked like bottom shelf bathtub scotch so i passed and didn ' t give it a second thought . to my surprise , when i arrived at an in law ' s house in thailand there was a bottle sitting on the table . knowing her family ' s love of scotch i decided to give it a try . mixed with soap water and ice it was smooth and tasty . i ' ve had some pretty expensive scotch in my day and this was definitely up to par . don ' t judge a book by it ' s cover .\n\u201cafter seeing jim vision\u2019s work , we knew we wanted him to lead our first ever passport scotch urban art project and we couldn\u2019t be happier with the results . jim\u2019s creativity was allowed to flow without constraint , which resulted in this fantastic piece of art that brings our values to life and we hope it will continue to inspire our consumers in emerging markets around the world . \u201d\nreq . flash : this is the connect - flash way of getting flashdata in the session . we will create the loginmessage inside our passport configuration .\nurltoken : for now , we will comment out the routes for handling the form post . we do this since passport isn ' t set up yet .\nlogout : we will handle logout by using req . logout ( ) provided by passport . after logging out , redirect the user to the home page .\nduring the 1970s malt from the newly - built allt - a - bhainne and braes of glenlivet ( now braeval ) distilleries began to appear in the passport recipe . stylistically , passport is light on the nose , with grain , vanilla and fruit , leading to a palate of cut grass , rich fruit and malt .\noriginally from the glen keith distillery in scotland , passport takes its roots in the 60s , to which it owes its unconventional spirit and unique & colourful positioning .\njimmy lang served as master blender for seagram\u2019s scottish subsidiary chivas brothers from 1971 until his retirement in 1989 . he had joined seagram - owned robert brown ltd in 1952 as a clerk and gradually became involved in the blending side of the whisky business . as well as his role in the creation of passport , lang developed the 100 pipers blend and was responsible for seagram\u2019s key scotch brands chivas regal and royal salute .\n2001 saw pernod ricard take control of seagram\u2019s chivas brothers\u2019 assets , including the passport blend , which is now classified as one of 18 \u2018local brands\u2019 within the pernod organisation .\nthe blend recipe for passport was developed by chivas brothers\u2019 blender jimmy lang during the 1960s . it was a classical chivas blend in that it embraced the company\u2019s speyside single malts , including strathisla and glen keith . indeed , glen keith was long promoted as the \u2018home of passport\u2019 , with a banner replicating the bottle label displayed in the distillery entrance .\nso far , we created our passport object in server . js , and then we pass it to our config / passport . js file . this is where we configure our strategy for local , facebook , twitter , and google . this is also the file where we will create the serializeuser and deserializeuser functions to store our user in session .\nwith our passport config finally laid out , we can uncomment that line in our server . js . this will load our config and then we can use our signup form .\nthis will be very similar to the signup strategy . we ' ll add the strategy to our config / passport . js and the route in app / routes . js .\nin conclusion , i believe you can get a \u201cnot - good but still not - the - worst either\u201d scotch for a little money . i\u2019m about to finish the bottle and won\u2019t buy another whiskey until i\u2019m done , that\u2019s my commitment . though , i won\u2019t recommend it . cheers !\npassport challenged jim vision to capture the free - spirited and colourful essence of the brand using street art on a single canvas . known for his bold compositions and high level of detail , jim was given the freedom to experiment with different materials to express his interpretation of what passport means to him ; the result is a striking piece of street art that forms the basis of the # urbanartproject campaign .\nauthentication and logins in node can be a complicated thing . actually logging in for any application can be a pain . this article series will deal with authenticating in your node application using the package passport .\nyou can change these fields out to be whatever you want . you can authenticate locally using username and password ( passport - local actually uses username by default but we ' ll change that to email ) .\nnow this won ' t do much for our application since we don ' t have our database configuration , routes , user model , or passport configuration set up . let ' s do the database and routes now .\nwe have now provided a strategy to passport called local - signup . we will use this strategy to process our signup form . let ' s open up our app / routes . js and handle the post for our signup form .\nthat ' s all the code we need for the route . all of the heavy duty stuff lives inside of config / passport . js . all we have to set here is where our failures and successes get redirected . super clean .\nnow that we have passport , our routes , and our redirects in place , let ' s go ahead and test our signup form . in your browser , go to http : / / localhost : 8080 / signup and fill out your form .\npassport was formulated to appeal to consumers who liked a lighter style of blend and was always destined for export markets . the make of its \u2018heart malt\u2019 , glen keith , is floral , sweet and fruity in style . the distillery itself was built in 1957 / 58 to supplement the output of neighbouring strathisla , and while it fell silent in 1999 it was reopened in 2013 after a programme of restoration and reconstruction , meaning that the distillery\u2019s output should continue to be a significant component of passport for the foreseeable future .\n/ / package . json {\nname\n:\nnode - authentication\n,\nmain\n:\nserver . js\n,\ndependencies\n: {\nexpress\n:\n~ 4 . 14 . 0\n,\nejs\n:\n~ 2 . 5 . 2\n,\nmongoose\n:\n~ 4 . 13 . 1\n,\npassport\n:\n~ 0 . 3 . 2\n,\npassport - local\n:\n~ 1 . 0 . 0\n,\npassport - facebook\n:\n~ 2 . 1 . 1\n,\npassport - twitter\n:\n~ 1 . 0 . 4\n,\npassport - google - oauth\n:\n~ 1 . 0 . 0\n,\nconnect - flash\n:\n~ 0 . 1 . 1\n,\nbcrypt - nodejs\n:\nlatest\n,\nmorgan\n:\n~ 1 . 7 . 0\n,\nbody - parser\n:\n~ 1 . 15 . 2\n,\ncookie - parser\n:\n~ 1 . 4 . 3\n,\nmethod - override\n:\n~ 2 . 3 . 6\n,\nexpress - session\n:\n~ 1 . 14 . 1\n} }\nwe are going to install all the packages needed for the entire tutorial series . this means we ' ll install all the packages needed for passport local , facebook , twitter , google , and the other things we need . it ' s all commented out so you know what each does .\nwe have now provided a strategy to passport called local - login . we will use this strategy to process our login form . we can check if a user exists , if the password is wrong , and set flash data to show error messages . let ' s open up our app / routes . js and handle the post for our login form .\ncoming up next we ' ll be looking at how to take this same structure , and use passport to authenticate with facebook , twitter , and google . after that we ' ll look at how we can get all these thing working together in the same application . users will be able to login with one type of account , and then link their other accounts .\nwith the acquisition of the glenlivet distillers by seagram\u2019s in 1978 , jimmy lang found himself with a broader palette of in - house malts available for blending purposes , including the recipe for passport . the purchase of the glenlivet distillers brought with it the glenlivet , glen grant , longmorn and benriach distilleries , while an earlier acquisition had gained chivas brothers aberlour , glenallachie and edradour .\n/ / app / routes . js . . . / / process the signup form app . post ( ' / signup ' , passport . authenticate ( ' local - signup ' , { successredirect : ' / profile ' , / / redirect to the secure profile section failureredirect : ' / signup ' , / / redirect back to the signup page if there is an error failureflash : true / / allow flash messages } ) ) ; . . .\n/ / app / routes . js . . . / / process the login form app . post ( ' / login ' , passport . authenticate ( ' local - login ' , { successredirect : ' / profile ' , / / redirect to the secure profile section failureredirect : ' / login ' , / / redirect back to the signup page if there is an error failureflash : true / / allow flash messages } ) ) ; . . .\n- app - - - - - - models - - - - - - - - - - user . js < ! - - our user model - - > - - - - - - routes . js < ! - - all the routes for our application - - > - config - - - - - - auth . js < ! - - will hold all our client secret keys ( facebook , twitter , google ) - - > - - - - - - database . js < ! - - will hold our database connection settings - - > - - - - - - passport . js < ! - - configuring the strategies for passport - - > - views - - - - - - index . ejs < ! - - show our home page with login links - - > - - - - - - login . ejs < ! - - show our login form - - > - - - - - - signup . ejs < ! - - show our signup form - - > - - - - - - profile . ejs < ! - - after a user logs in , they will see their profile - - > - package . json < ! - - handle our npm packages - - > - server . js < ! - - setup our application - - >\npart of chivas brothers ' portfolio , aberlour is best known for its cult expression , a ' bunadh .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ncountry of delivery australia austria barbados belgium bermuda british virgin islands bulgaria cayman islands channel islands christmas island cocos ( keeling ) islands croatia cyprus czech republic denmark falkland islands france french polynesia germany gibraltar greece greenland hong kong s . a . r hungary iceland ireland israel italy japan korea latvia liechtenstein lithuania luxembourg macau s . a . r . malta martinique monaco netherlands new caledonia new zealand norfolk island norway poland portugal reunion russia san marino seychelles singapore slovakia slovenia south africa spain sweden switzerland taiwan united kingdom united states vatican city\nenter your email address below , you will be notified when this product is available .\nhave i ever ! best whisky ever , but no nz company has grasped this .\nthis is a very good whiskey . have it only with ice and nothing rlse ; then you will feel its smoky taste .\ncreamy , quite fruity and sufficiently smoky ; it ' ' s simply better than most entry level blends . have it neat , just give it a several drops of clean water and enjoy the opening - up aromas . lovely spirit .\ncopyright \u00a9 the whisky exchange 1999 - 2018 . all rights reserved . the whisky exchange is the registered trademark of speciality drinks limited . registered in england and wales ( company no . 4449145 ) . registered office : elixir house , whitby avenue , park royal , london nw10 7sf , uk .\nan unusually tempting fruity taste and a delicious creamy finish . it can be enjoyed neat , over ice or mixed with your favourite soft drink ( soda , cola , sprite , coconut water or guarana ) .\none of our benchmark values as a group is our sense of ethics , and we are committed to responsible consumption of our products . therefore , we need to verify that you are eligible to access this site\u2019s contents , in accordance with legal requirements in your country of residence ( governing the protection of minors , restrictions on advertising , etc . ) . please register for this first visit to the site . you will not have to register on subsequent visits .\nedit 11 / 18 / 2017 : updated to reflect facebook api changes . updating dependencies in package . json\ndisplaying error messages ( using flash with connect - flash . required since express 3 . x )\nwe ' ll release this entire gigantic series over 5 different tutorials . they are :\nenough chit chat . let ' s dive right into a completely blank node application and build our entire application from scratch .\nfor this article , we ' ll be focusing on setup and only local logins and registrations / signups . since this is the first article and also deals with setting up our application , it will probably be one of the longer ones if not the longest . sit tight for the duration of your flight .\nto set up our base node application , we ' ll need a few things . we ' ll set up our npm packages , node application , configuration files , models , and routes .\ngo ahead and create all those files and folders and we ' ll fill them in as we go along .\ni use bcrypt - nodejs instead of bcrypt since it is easier to set up in windows . for more information on the newer expressjs 4 . 0 dependencies ( morgan , body - parser , cookie - parser , method - override , express - session ) , see this article on\nnpm install with all of our packages ready to go , let ' s set up our application in server . js .\nlet ' s make all our packages work together nicely . our goal is to set up this file and try to have it bootstrap our entire application . we ' d like to not go back into this file if it can be helped . this file will be the glue for our entire application .\nnow with this file , we have our application listening on port 8080 . all we have to do to start up our server is :\nnode server . js then when we visit http : / / localhost : 8080 we will see our application . ( not really right this moment since we have some more set up to do )\nauto refreshing : by default , node doesn ' t automatically refresh our server every time we change files . to do that we ' ll use nodemon . just install with : npm install - g nodemon and use with : nodemon server . js .\nwe already are calling this file in server . js . now we just have to set it up .\nfill this in with your own database . if you don ' t have a mongodb database lying around , i would suggest going to urltoken and grabbing one . once you sign up ( and you get a $ 15 credit for signing up ) , you can create your database , grab its connection url , and place it in this file .\nyou can also install mongodb locally and use a local database . you can find instructions here : an introduction to mongodb .\nwe will keep our routes simple for now . we will have the following routes :\nisloggedin : using route middleware , we can protect the profile section route . a user has to be logged in to access that route . using the isloggedin function , we will kick a user back to the home page if they try to access http : / / localhost : 8080 / profile and they are not logged in .\nwith our server running , we can visit our application in our browser at http : / / localhost : 8080 . once again , we won ' t see much since we haven ' t made our views . let ' s go do that now . ( we ' re almost to the authentication stuff , i promise ) .\nviews views / index . ejs , views / login . ejs , views / signup . ejs\nhere we ' ll define our views for our home page , login page , and signup / registration page .\n< ! - - views / login . ejs - - > < ! doctype html > < html > < head > < title > node authentication < / title > < link rel =\nstylesheet\nhref =\n/ / urltoken\n> < ! - - load bootstrap css - - > < link rel =\nstylesheet\nhref =\n/ / urltoken\n> < ! - - load fontawesome - - > < style > body { padding - top : 80px ; } < / style > < / head > < body > < div class =\ncontainer\n> < div class =\ncol - sm - 6 col - sm - offset - 3\n> < h1 > < span class =\nfa fa - sign - in\n> < / span > login < / h1 > < ! - - show any messages that come back with authentication - - > < % if ( message . length > 0 ) { % > < div class =\nalert alert - danger\n> < % = message % > < / div > < % } % > < ! - - login form - - > < form action =\n/ login\nmethod =\npost\n> < div class =\nform - group\n> < label > email < / label > < input type =\ntext\nclass =\nform - control\nname =\nemail\n> < / div > < div class =\nform - group\n> < label > password < / label > < input type =\npassword\nclass =\nform - control\nname =\npassword\n> < / div > < button type =\nsubmit\nclass =\nbtn btn - warning btn - lg\n> login < / button > < / form > < hr > < p > need an account ? < a href =\n/ signup\n> signup < / a > < / p > < p > or go < a href =\n/\n> home < / a > . < / p > < / div > < / div > < / body > < / html >\n< ! - - views / signup . ejs - - > < ! doctype html > < html > < head > < title > node authentication < / title > < link rel =\nstylesheet\nhref =\n/ / urltoken\n> < ! - - load bootstrap css - - > < link rel =\nstylesheet\nhref =\n/ / urltoken\n> < ! - - load fontawesome - - > < style > body { padding - top : 80px ; } < / style > < / head > < body > < div class =\ncontainer\n> < div class =\ncol - sm - 6 col - sm - offset - 3\n> < h1 > < span class =\nfa fa - sign - in\n> < / span > signup < / h1 > < ! - - show any messages that come back with authentication - - > < % if ( message . length > 0 ) { % > < div class =\nalert alert - danger\n> < % = message % > < / div > < % } % > < ! - - login form - - > < form action =\n/ signup\nmethod =\npost\n> < div class =\nform - group\n> < label > email < / label > < input type =\ntext\nclass =\nform - control\nname =\nemail\n> < / div > < div class =\nform - group\n> < label > password < / label > < input type =\npassword\nclass =\nform - control\nname =\npassword\n> < / div > < button type =\nsubmit\nclass =\nbtn btn - warning btn - lg\n> signup < / button > < / form > < hr > < p > already have an account ? < a href =\n/ login\n> login < / a > < / p > < p > or go < a href =\n/\n> home < / a > . < / p > < / div > < / div > < / body > < / html >\nfinally ! we have finally set up our application and have gotten to the authentication part . don ' t worry . the rest of the authentication articles in this tutorial series will use the same base so we won ' t have to set up our application again .\nso far we have installed our packages , set up our application , connected to our database , created our routes , and created our views .\nwe will create our user model for the entire tutorial series . our user will have the ability to be linked to multiple social accounts and to a local account . for local accounts , we will be keeping email and password . for the social accounts , we will be keeping their id , token , and some user information .\n/ / app / models / user . js / / load the things we need var mongoose = require ( ' mongoose ' ) ; var bcrypt = require ( ' bcrypt - nodejs ' ) ; / / define the schema for our user model var userschema = mongoose . schema ( { local : { email : string , password : string , } , facebook : { id : string , token : string , name : string , email : string } , twitter : { id : string , token : string , displayname : string , username : string } , google : { id : string , token : string , email : string , name : string } } ) ; / / methods = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = / / generating a hash userschema . methods . generatehash = function ( password ) { return bcrypt . hashsync ( password , bcrypt . gensaltsync ( 8 ) , null ) ; } ; / / checking if password is valid userschema . methods . validpassword = function ( password ) { return bcrypt . comparesync ( password , this . local . password ) ; } ; / / create the model for users and expose it to our app module . exports = mongoose . model ( ' user ' , userschema ) ;\nour model is done . we will be hashing our password within our user model before it saves to the database . this means we don ' t have to deal with generating the hash ourselves . it is all handled nicely and neatly inside our user model .\nthere is also much more you can do with this . instead of specifying a successredirect , you could use a callback and take more control over how your application works . here is a great stackoverflow answer on error handling . it explains how to use done ( ) and how to be more specific with your handling of a route .\nif all goes according to plan , you should be logged in , your user saved in the session , and you are redirected to the / profile page ( the profile page will show nothing right now since we haven ' t defined that view ) .\nif we look in our database , we ' ll also see our user sitting there cozily with all the credentials we created for him .\nexploring your database : i use robomongo to see what ' s in my database . just download it and connect to your database to see your new users after they signup !\nwith users able to sign up , let ' s give them a way to login .\nif you try to login with a user email that doesn ' t exist in our database , you will see the error . same goes for if your password is wrong .\nnow we have functional signup and login forms . if a user is successful in authenticating they will be redirected to the profile page . if they are not successful , they will go home . the last thing we need to do is make our profile page so that those that are lucky enough to signup ( all of us ? ) will have an exclusive place of our site all to themselves .\n< ! - - views / profile . ejs - - > < ! doctype html > < html > < head > < title > node authentication < / title > < link rel =\nstylesheet\nhref =\n/ / urltoken\n> < link rel =\nstylesheet\nhref =\n/ / urltoken\n> < style > body { padding - top : 80px ; word - wrap : break - word ; } < / style > < / head > < body > < div class =\ncontainer\n> < div class =\npage - header text - center\n> < h1 > < span class =\nfa fa - anchor\n> < / span > profile page < / h1 > < a href =\n/ logout\nclass =\nbtn btn - default btn - sm\n> logout < / a > < / div > < div class =\nrow\n> < ! - - local information - - > < div class =\ncol - sm - 6\n> < div class =\nwell\n> < h3 > < span class =\nfa fa - user\n> < / span > local < / h3 > < p > < strong > id < / strong > : < % = user . _ id % > < br > < strong > email < / strong > : < % = urltoken % > < br > < strong > password < / strong > : < % = user . local . password % > < / p > < / div > < / div > < / div > < / div > < / body > < / html >\nafter a user logs in , they can see all their information . it is grabbed from the session and passed to our view in the app / routes . js file . we will also provide a link to logout .\nthere you have it ! we ' ve built a brand new application from scratch and have the ability to let users signup / register and login . we even have support for flash messages , hashing passwords , and requiring login for some sections of our site using route middleware .\nas always , if you see any ways to improve this or need any clarification , sound off in the comments and we ' ll respond pretty close to immediately . . . pretty close .\nedit # 1 : changed password hashing to be handled inside user model and asynchronously . edit # 2 : changed password hashing to be explicitly called . helps with future tutorials .\n\ud83d\udc96 a side project brought to you from las vegas and dc by . . .\ntop shelf learning . informative tutorials explaining the code and the choices behind it all .\nalcohol is not for sale to people under the age of 18 . for the facts about alcohol visit drinkaware . co . uk . a signature will be required on delivery .\n' happy father ' s day ' personalised single malt whisky presented in a gold gift box - 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{"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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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 ."]}
{"id": 55548, "summary": [{"text": "africa west was a cargo airline based in lom\u00e9 , togo .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the company was founded in 1997 and mainly operated in west africa and central africa . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "africa west airlines", "paragraphs": ["at airportia you can find africa west airlines arrivals and africa west airlines departures .\nbelow , you can see the all the destinations that africa west airlines flies to .\neffective 05 september , ethiopian airlines in cooperation with its partner asky airlines will introduce new connectivity between west africa and ethiopian\u2019s worldwide network .\nasky airlines based in lom\u00e9 , togo and shareholder , ethiopian airlines are planning to establish an aircraft mro and training center in west africa .\nafrica west airlines ' base airport is lom\u00e9 ( lfw ) . its iata code is fk and its icao code is wta .\nnon - african airlines currently fly about 80 % of intercontinental traffic to and from africa .\nafter a break of nearly two years , silk way west airlines has again introduced . . .\nexecutive director with bellview airlines limited ( a leading private airline in nigeria ) and country director of sabre network inc west africa . . . . . a us leading technology company for airlines .\nmay 14 , 2018 , baku \u2013 silk way west airlines stays on its expansion cour . . .\n, togo and shareholder , ethiopian airlines are planning to establish an aircraft mro and training center in west africa . this is a significant development as west africa currently does not have any local stations capable of heavy maintenance . the international aviation group ( iag ) and\nin conakry , i met other travellers who were on different legs of their various journeys around west africa .\nin line with the lufthansa group africa strategy , which foresees a close collaboration among the group\u2019s airlines that operate in africa , brussels airlines will cease its flights to nairobi ( kenya ) as from the end of october .\nstarting 26 october brussels airlines will operate flights to accra , the capital of ghana , four times weekly . ghana is one of the fastest - growing african countries , both economically and in terms of tourism . accra is brussels airlines\u2019 16th destination in west africa .\nasky\u2019s new schedule , introduced on 21 - may - 2016 as the s\u00e3o paulo flights resumed , facilitates quick connections for both s\u00e3o paulo and newark . in some cases the new schedule also reduces transit times for travel within west africa and for connecting passengers flying into west africa on ethiopian from east africa and asia .\nasky currently serves 19 destinations ( including lome ) across 16 west african countries ( including togo ) . ethiopian has used asky and lome airport in togo as its hub for west africa since asky launched in early 2010 .\nexpected to be particularly strong markets . mr gebrermariam said that ethiopian expects strong point of sale results from both west africa and the us , pointing out that there is a large west african community in the new york area .\nethiopian airlines , one of the largest and fastest growing airlines in africa , made its maiden flight to cairo in 1946 . with the recent addition of flight services to pointe noire , ethiopian provides dependable services to 39 cities in africa and a total of 59 international destinations spanning throughout four continents .\nthe enhanced cooperation between asky and ethiopian airlines will make connectivity between west africa and ethiopian\u2019s vast network throughout east africa , the middle east , and asia , including such destinations as bombay , hong kong , bangkok , dubai , jeddah , riyadh , beirut , cairo , tel aviv , and nairobi .\nbelgian national carrier , brussels airlines , is to further expand its activities in west africa from winter 2015 / 2016 with frequency increases to a number of existing destinations and a brand new route to accra , the capital of ghana .\none reason for the lack of flights between major west african cities is the collapse of regional airlines such as ghana airways , air senegal and many in nigeria .\nit was established in 2008 but does not yet connect all west african countries .\nif you travel in # africa frequently share insights via # cirqvoyage . yet to experience africa # travel ? ff # cirqvoyage for tips & insights .\none expert in the aviation industry says the passenger flow in west africa is\npretty low\n, so it does not make business sense to fly some routes .\nwhile it is true that many west africans cannot afford to fly , the middle - class is increasing and if prices were lower , more people would develop the habit of flying and so it might become profitable for airlines to link west african cities before too long .\nthere are currently only 33 weekly nonstop flights from the us and west africa , including 14 frequencies from delta air lines , seven from united airlines , seven from south african airways ( saa ) , three from nigeria\u2019s arik air and two from cape verde \u2019s tacv .\n. historically , a large share of this traffic has been travelling within west africa . asky will continue to grow its share of the local west african market as its overall capacity increases but the new brazil and us connections will be the biggest driver of traffic growth .\nthere are also schedule changes in east africa from winter 2015 / 2016 for the european flag carrier . for the first time in its history , brussels airlines will offer direct flights on both the outbound and the inbound flights between brussels and the rwandan capital kigali . however , in line with the lufthansa group africa strategy , which foresees a close collaboration among the group\u2019s airlines that operate in africa , brussels airlines will cease its own flights to nairobi ( kenya ) from the end of october as lufthansa resumes its own flights to the kenyan capital from frankfurt .\nethiopian was the winner of the \u20182008 best airline in africa award\u2019 at the african travel award ceremony in lagos , nigeria , for its excellent network and convenient connections in africa .\nseveral african countries established national airlines after independence , mainly focusing on flights to destinations outside the continent .\nnancy kacungira is presenting the bbc africa debate : what will fix africa ' s air transport ? listen on the bbc world service , 1900 gmt on 26 may and afterwards on demand .\nunited provided approximately 3 , 000 weekly seats in the west african market while ethiopian\u2019s newark service will generate 1 , 620 weekly seats , with approximately 1 , 000 weekly seats available for the us - west african market . total capacity in the us - west africa market has dropped significantly in recent years and will reach a new low point after united withdraws \u2013 ethiopian will only partially offset the reduction from united .\nthe information below represents the most comprehensive list of airlines on the web . skyscanner offers you the possibility to search for flights with any of the airlines in the world , including low - cost and traditional carriers .\nbritish airways do not offer a company travel loyalty programme in the us but our partner american airlines does .\nwest africa is an underserved market from new york and the us generally \u2013 forcing most passengers to fly via europe . ethiopian is confident that the new route will succeed as it will provide a new faster \u2013 and in many cases a more affordable \u2013 option for passengers heading between new york and several west african countries .\nas from september , the brussels airlines flight offer to west africa will be expanded with increased flight frequencies to several existing destinations . lom\u00e9 ( togo ) will be operated four times instead of twice weekly . in addition , cotonou ( benin ) and ouagadougou ( burkina faso ) will be served three times instead of twice weekly .\nafrica ' s real state of affairs : thought - provoking speech by kenya ' s prof . patrick lumumba\ngabriel started his aviation career as a management trainee with lufthansa german airlines in 1973 . he worked consistently in the aviation industry since then , serving at various capacities such as assistant manager with lufthansa german airlines , deputy general manager with varig brazilian airline .\nthe current regional expansion could finally be a springboard to launching new routes outside west africa \u2013 johannesburg is under consideration \u2013 and potentially outside africa . asky now has the regional network \u2013 needed to feed any new medium or long haul services \u2013 to take a stab at intercontinental flights . however , such expansion will face challenges , and could prove risky .\nlos angeles , which was launched in 2015 , is only viable with a stop in dublin in both directions . after experimenting with nonstop flights to s\u00e3o paulo , ethiopian has learned that the route is only viable with a stop in west africa .\nsafety has also been an issue because of comparatively high accident rates , and regulators outside africa have imposed heavy restrictions .\nasky and ethiopian combined currently account for almost 80 % of total seat capacity at lome airport . their share of the lome market will expand even further as both airlines add capacity at lome in the coming months . lome currently only has regular services from five other airlines .\nthe ethiopian - asky partnership has been highly successful , with ethiopian using asky to feed its lome flights and some of its other west african services . asky is now profitable , and ethiopian in recent years has been by far the most profitable airline in africa .\nsede sociale : brussels airlines sa / nv - 100 - 102 , avenue des saisons , box 30 , 1050 bruxelles , belgio - callcenter . it @ urltoken\nethiopian resumed services from lome to s\u00e3o paulo in may - 2016 and plans to launch services from lome to newark in early jul - 2016 . asky is playing a critical feeder role for both long haul routes and its expansion also enables it to increase its share of the intra - west africa market .\nmr gebremariam told capa that the nonstop flight from addis ababa to s\u00e3o paulo did not work due to payload limitations from addis ababa and the weak economy in brazil . with the stop in lome there are no payload limitations and ethiopian can carry passengers in the growing west africa - brazil market using asky .\neven some african airlines with good safety records are blocked from flying to the european union ( eu ) airports because of a lack of confidence in african safety regulators .\nethiopian airlines is building up its west african operation , through expansion at the togo - based affiliate asky and new long haul services from lome to new york and s\u00e3o paulo . asky is adding capacity to several of its 19 destinations as it takes delivery of two 737 - 800s , which will be the largest aircraft in its fleet .\nsome west african states have tried to address this by setting up a new airline , asky , based in the togolese capital , lome where a massive airport expansion is underway .\nbrussels airlines guests can , however , continue to fly comfortably to the kenyan capital thanks to the flight offer from swiss and the new connection offered by lufthansa starting this autumn .\nfrom this winter season , for the first time in its history , brussels airlines will offer direct flights on both the outbound and the inbound flights between brussels and the rwandan capital kigali .\nethiopian now needs the lome hub to support newark and s\u00e3o paulo , neither of which would likely be viable routes without the stop in togo and significant feed from west africa . ethiopian is keen to grow further in the americas \u2013 with chicago and houston the most likely next new destinations \u2013 but there is insufficient demand to support new nonstop services from addis ababa .\nthe newark flight alone should generate more than 700 incremental passengers per week for asky , based on ethiopian\u2019s expectation for west africa transfers and an average load factor of 75 % on lome - newark . this is significant when considering that asky currently has approximately 12 , 000 weekly seats in the lome market . lome accounts for approximately 60 % of asky\u2019s total seat capacity .\nthe african network has been critical in enabling ethiopian\u2019s rapid growth over the last several years , particularly in asia . ethiopian currently operates passenger services to 11 destinations in asia , six of which have been launched since 2011 . the asian network , which is expected to grow to 15 destinations over the next year , relies heavily on connections beyond ethiopia \u2013 including to west africa .\nhowever , i would have needed to stay overnight in abidjan , and possibly another night in dakar to be able catch brussels airlines which is virtually the only reliable means of flying to banjul from the senegalese capital .\nhello . sorry to hear you feel that way . i used the photo because its the only photo of a west african airline that i had taken and that was available at the time . hope that clarifies .\ndelta operates daily atlanta - lagos services , four weekly flights from new york jfk to accra , and three weekly flights from new york jfk to dakar . united currently has a daily flight from houston to lagos but is dropping the service , its only african route , on 30 - jun - 2016 . this leaves a void in the us - west africa market which will partially be filled with ethiopian\u2019s new service to newark .\nas from the end of october , brussels airlines will fly four times a week to ghana\u2019s capital , accra . the flights will be operated on mondays , wednesdays , fridays and saturdays , with a morning departure from brussels and an evening return from accra . the flight schedule allows for smooth connections to many of brussels airlines\u2019 european destinations and the united states , including to the uk , denmark , germany , france and new york , via brussels airport .\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 .\nand is looking at both options . however , with togo ethiopian has the opportunity to carry passengers from several west african countries and meet its overall strategic goal of building up the group\u2019s lome hub while expanding its leading pan - african presence .\nthe food . for the sake of loyalty , i will always pick ghana in a jollof war against nigeria . but when it comes down to it , senegal\u2019s tchieboudienne offers a way more interesting range of taste \u2013 from the subtle sweetness of tomatoes to the slightly acrid taste of lemons and ground hibiscus leaves , \u2019and the supple softness of steamed vegetables and fish . that and the fact that they have more of a historic claim to west africa\u2019s contested dish .\n\u201cwe are extremely happy to add ghana to our african network - the country is currently not directly connected to brussels airport , \u201d says brussels airlines vp sales africa philippe saeys . \u201cthis is good news both for the growing number of passengers that travel to or from ghana , and for cargo clients . as well as offering comfortable travel options between accra , brussels airport and europe , this connection will also contribute to the growing trade relations between belgium and ghana . \u201d\nethiopian won the nepad transport infrastructure excellence awards 2009 on november 25 , 2009 and\nairline of the year\naward from the african airlines association ( afraa ) on november 24 , 2009 , bringing the total awards honored since january 2009 to five .\nthat was on saturday . \u201ccall me on monday and let me know if you still want to return to dakar , \u201d aicha teased . monday came , but i had no response for her . i was sitting at gate 4 of the l\u00e9opold s\u00e9dar senghor international airport waiting for an air c\u00f4te d\u2019ivoire flight back to accra after asky airlines \u201cdelayed\u201d my return , not once , but twice . my sunday jet eye morning flight with asky airlines turned into a monday morning flight turned into a no - show . not because of a technical issue or because i mixed up the flight schedule . no , that would be too gracious . both my flights were \u201cdelayed\u201d or rather , rescheduled , because asky airlines was late . on their own schedule . ironic , yes . but by no means surprising .\n\u201cthis is an important investment in our african presence and a clear sign of trust in the economic and touristic development of the region\u201d , says brussels airlines chief commercial lars redeligx . \u201cwe offer our growing number of guests more frequencies in order to offer more flexibility . \u201d\ngabriel\u2019s deep and wide aviation industry experience has made him an acknowledged expert in airlines and aviation business management . he has provided varied consultancy services in these areas and is an author of many aviation industry related publications . he\u2019s currently the president aviation safety round table initiative .\narik air ' s executive jet charter division offers guests a combination of flexibility , comfort , safety , convenience and value for personalised air travel throughout nigeria and africa . in the private charter industry , the airline has achieved a superb reputation for our services .\n\u201cthis is an important investment in our african presence and a clear sign of trust in the economic and touristic development of the region , \u201d said lars redeligx , chief commercial officer , brussels airlines . \u201cwe offer our growing number of guests more frequencies in order to offer more flexibility . \u201d\nlome airport recently opened a new terminal with capacity for 2 . 5 million annual passengers . the new terminal and a planned new airport that could open next decade are part of an initiative by the togolese government to position lome as a hub for africa and beyond .\nthis service will provide an important new link between europe and ghana and provide star alliance and its members a stronger presence in this developing market . british airways , iberia , klm and lufthansa currently provide hub links into accra , while vueling airlines will introduce a new service between barcelona and accra later this month .\ni first heard about arik air during the 2010 harvard business conference . i was excited , as were many of my friends ; arik air seemed innovative , youthful and edgy . they seemed genuine about wanting to help solve west africa\u2019s air travel woes and what\u2019s more , they went a step further to connect with the us - based diaspora . six years later , i was less than enthusiastic about traveling with arik to cotonou . the accounts of customer dissatisfaction later \u2013 including one about passengers locked up on a plane without air conditioning \u2013 were many as well the warnings against flying arik .\nflying between the west african capitals of freetown and banjul should take about an hour . but as the bbc ' s umaru fofana found out , because of the region ' s poor air connections , it can be quicker and easier to fly via morocco or belgium , although that could take a day , or even three .\nethiopian currently has its own services to 16 of aky\u2019s 19 destinations ; bangui , bissau and conakry are asky\u2019s only exclusive destinations . however , asky\u2019s role in the 16 overlapping destinations is significant as it has enabled ethiopian to provide greater frequency and more options for its passengers originating in east africa and asia .\nethiopian initially aimed to serve new york jfk but mr gebremariam said the airline was unable to secure slots at jfk . he said ethiopian could later move the togo - newark flight to jfk or potentially launch jfk to supplement newark . he said that jfk is generally the preferred , or more convenient , airport for new york\u2019s west african community .\ntravel . exhilarating , eye - opening , enriching . but sometimes it can be downright annoying \u2013 especially where travel in africa is concerned . over the past two years i\u2019ve taken numerous trips across the continent i call home ; the majority for work , some on my own dime , each unique in its own way . my most recent visit to africa\u2019s western most city was my fourth ; i was excited to explore not just the intellectual crannies of the youth conference i was attending , but also the simple delights of what is easily one of my top three african cities : dakar . it felt like coming home .\na flourishing economy thanks to oil and cocoa , a growing touristic potential and a population that is known for its friendliness and hospitality\u2026 with ghana , brussels airlines adds one of the most important up and coming african countries to its network . the gdp continues to grow steadily , trade relations are booming and the number of foreign visitors and tourists increases year after year .\njemila abdulai is the creative director , editor and founder of the award - winning website circumspecte . com . a media and international development professional and economist by training , she combines her business , communications and project management expertise with her strong passion for africa . besides writing and reading , she enjoys travel , global cuisine , movies , and good design .\nethiopian\u2019s investment in asky and its other african affiliate , malawian , is key to the airline\u2019s objective to continue growing its presence in africa . ethiopian already has the largest african network , with 47 regional international destinations \u2013 or 50 , when asky\u2019s three exclusive destinations are included \u2013 along with 17 domestic connections ( based on oag data for the week commencing 13 - jun - 2016 ) .\nhe has attended several professional training courses and served on several expert groups , committees , and panels including the ministerial committee on restructuring of nigeria airways limited in september 2001 , ministerial technical committee on the establishment of a new flag carrier in august 2003 , chairman of the agency investigation panel ( a . i . p ) for western africa , and member of ecowas parliament committee on implementation of yammousoukro treaty .\n\u201cwe are extremely happy to add ghana to our african network - the country is currently not directly connected to brussels airport , \u201d said philippe saeys , vice president sales , brussels airlines . \u201cthis is good news both for the growing number of passengers that travel to or from ghana , and for cargo clients . as well as offering comfortable travel options between accra , brussels airport and europe , this connection will also contribute to the growing trade relations between belgium and ghana . \u201d\npassengers from freetown , monrovia , conakry , cotonou , abidjan , banjul and niamey will have more and improved connectivity to addis ababa , east africa , the middle east , and asia with asky\u2019s new flights . specifically , cotonou will get daily connectivity to ethiopian\u2019s network , and abidjan will get six weekly connections , three via asky aircraft and three via ethiopian aircraft . on this date , ethiopian will transfer its operations at monrovia to asky .\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 :\nfly 3x accra \u2013freetwon - accra direct on mondays , wednesdays & saturdays and enjoy world class airline service .\nfor any special assistance like wheelchair , expectant mother or any medical case . inform us 72 hrs prior to your reservation via email at concerns @ flyafricaworld . com\nskyscanner uses cookies . find out more about what they are and how to opt out , in our cookie policy .\nskyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flights without having to enter specific dates or even destinations , making it the best place to find cheap flights for your trip . use the links at the side of the page to browse for flight information or use the flight search controls above to start a new search .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nenter your details to access an existing booking and review your travel itinerary , make or change requests and add specific services .\narik air online check - in from 24 hours before the scheduled departure of the flight to 5 hours before international flights and 3 hours before domestic & regional flights . key information for online check - in\nwe\u2019ve looked closely into our customer wants & needs and come back with some real amazing findings . the result ? meet our new mobile app . it ' s been designed from the ground up to make your travel experience much more enjoyable . its full of features to make your life easier . plan your trip , purchase tickets , & use your air miles .\narik air , nigeria\u2019s leading carrier is spreading its wings to bauchi with the launch of flight services to the city from may 9 , 2018 . the airline will be operating three weekly flights from abuja to bauchi with connections to and from lagos on wednesday , friday and sunday .\narik air will effective march 17 , 2018 operate its lagos - port harcourt flights from murtala muhammed airport terminal 2 ( mma2 ) .\npsst , yeah you . you can now fly arik air for n16 , 000 . go tell somebody .\ntake advantage of arik air ' s advance purchase fare and be a ' super saver ' .\narik air now flies from lagos direct to naf base in the heart of port harcourt . flight operates from murtala mohammed airport terminal 2 ( mma2 ) commencing february 12 , 2018\narik air has introduced pocket friendly fares on the lagos - accra and abuja - accra routes .\nthe journey to a world of benefits and rewards start with 1000 miles . join affinitywings today , fly & earn more miles .\ni recently had to travel to the gambia on a reporting trip for the bbc .\nin theory , this journey of 700km ( 400 miles ) should take about an hour and the gambia is a popular tourist destination , which is served by charter flights from across europe .\nbut there are just two flights a week from freetown and the days didn ' t fit with my trip .\none option would have been to fly with royal air maroc via casablanca , where there can be a stopover of 30 hours with no automatic entitlement to hotel accommodation .\nso it is actually quicker , but far more expensive , to fly to belgium ' s capital brussels and then connect to banjul .\nanother option would have been with air cote d ' ivoire , a relatively new kid on the aviation block .\nthis would have meant flying via its hub in abidjan , then to dakar and onward to banjul .\nin the end , the best option was to drive from freetown to conakry , before flying to dakar , senegal ' s capital , where i spent the night to get my connecting flight to banjul the following day .\ni spent two days travelling for a trip that should have taken me just over an hour .\nmy return leg was even more exhausting . i flew from banjul to dakar , spent the night and flew on the next evening to conakry .\ni had to spend another night in guinea ' s capital before driving to freetown on the third day .\nmost of them were businesspeople who complained about the hassle , saying it made travel more expensive .\nthis has a concomitant effect - the high costs of goods and services ,\nlamented a middle - aged retailer from freetown who buys her goods in guinea for sale in bo , southern sierra leone .\nomodele jones , a businessman based in the gambia , told me he had to change his ticket to fly from banjul via brussels to nairobi because his airline had cancelled its flight to dakar , where he was initially scheduled to connect to the kenyan capital .\nit would have cost me a lot of time - which is a lot of money - to have waited another two days at least to fly to nairobi via dakar ,\nomodele jones told me .\nmany of these carriers were propped up financially and protected by regulation , stifling competition and leaving domestic and regional routes undeveloped for a long time .\nanother factor is that some african countries have still not opened up their skies to each other - allowed other countries ' carries to use their airports - yet they have opened up to carriers from other continents .\nas a result , it is often cheaper to fly from an african city via london , amsterdam , or dubai and back to a neighbouring african city than to travel direct .\nthe single african air transport market ( saatm ) , a policy of the african union , is due to be introduced this year .\nimplementing the saatm , which is similar to the eu ' s single aviation market , would go a long way towards making african air travel more competitive by reducing protectionist policies .\nhalf a century after independence , many african countries still have better transport links with their former colonial powers than their neighbours .\nthere are several flights a day from former british colony the gambia to london , but very few to neighbouring senegal .\nsenegal ' s capital , dakar , is of course well served with flights to its former colonial master , france .\nthe man , who did not want to be named , says with\na more sensible and business - friendly tax regime\nthe situation would improve .\nlet me explain to you about our ticket to london . the ticket cost $ 825 and our own actual price without tax is $ 350 , which shows that over $ 500 tax has been levied on the ticket .\nin the meantime , the idea of free movement of goods and services as envisioned by the founding heads of state of the regional body ecowas will remain a pipe - dream .\nthe foreign secretary quits , telling theresa may\nneedless self - doubt\nis leading to\nsemi - brexit\n.\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe direct flights are operated with airbus a330 aircraft and passengers have the choice between a business class product with full flat beds and an economy class product with ergonomic seats and on demand in - flight entertainment .\ni could live here , i told myself more than once . it would be the healthy option : fruits , vegetables and sea food are plentiful , and the fitness culture has grown by leaps and bounds since my last visit in 2015 . people work out everywhere . i could live here , i told myself when my friends and i navigated our way through the rolls of colorful fabric at the sandaga market and even as i dug deep into my treasure trove of bargaining skills , stern face but all the while smiling inwardly and thinking \u201ci\u2019ve not lost it\u201d . i sashayed between the past and present , between a young , eager jemi and me today : still learning but more comfortable in my skin . could i live here ?\n\u201cthere is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered . \u201d \u2013 nelson mandela\nhow much is a two - bedroom apartment in an okay part of town ? \u201d i asked my friend aicha . her eyes lit up ; she\u2019s been trying to get me to move to dakar for the past year and a half , and honestly i might have if not for the fact that my other friend came not just with a proposition to leave abidjan for accra , but also with a room in a house and a guarantee that ghana\u2019s electricity crisis only occasionally paid our neighborhood a visit . that and the fact that accra has the highest density of the people i call family . aicha tells me how much she pays . it\u2019s half what i currently pay for rent . that\u2019s it , i\u2019m moving back to dakar !\narriving in good time at the airport after taking an early morning un flight from nz\u00e9r\u00e9kor\u00e9 \u2013 a region in guinea that was affected by the ebola crisis \u2013 i was told i would have to spend the night in lom\u00e9 . why ? the connecting flight had been cancelled . this wouldn\u2019t have been an issue except that i had a wedding and event i had promised to attend . after a few calls with my client and friends , i decided to proceed to anyway and arranged to be transported across the border to accra by car .\n\u201cto be honest , the visa is not the main hurdle to intra - african tourism \u2013 africans still make it to countries with extremely tight visa restrictions on us \u2013 it\u2019s the fact that a barely 1 - hour flight from lagos to douala costs nearly $ 500 and that\u2019s one of the cheapest flights you can take from lagos anywhere . \u201d\nof course , passengers and customers also have a role to play while we navigate the turbulent path to better aviation ( practical tips here ) . providing feedback , writing reviews and sharing travel experiences online could go a long to help other passengers , if no one at all . i\u2019ve started on that front by sharing and curating my african air travel experiences and tips with the # cirqvoyage hashtag on twitter \u2013 i hope you join me .\ni ' m jemila , the creator of circumspecte . welcome - i hope you enjoy our content and stick around . leave a comment , share with friends or drop us a note with some feedback . you can also connect with us on social .\ndon ' t miss another post . enter your email address to receive notifications of new posts by email . we respect your privacy .\nbreast cancer in ghana is rising . here ' s how to prevent , detect & treat it ( includes list of free screening centers )\nghana is one of the fastest - growing african countries , both economically and in terms of tourism . it has a growing economy thanks to oil and cocoa , a growing touristic potential and a population that is known for its friendliness and hospitality . its gdp continues to grow steadily , trade relations are booming and the number of foreign visitors and tourists increases year - on - year .\nwith 45 meeting slots and unlimited networking opportunities , the event is your opportunity to engage in business - focused discussions with europe ' s key decision makers .\nrichard provided insight to the routesonline community delivering content every day via our airlineroute schedules blog and through regular features and analysis on latest developments and trends within the sector . with almost 20 years in the industry working for a number of aviation publications he brought the team a wealth of experience and insight .\nsubscribe to our weekly newsletter with route development news , features , interviews and more .\nasky took delivery of its first 737 - 800 in early jun - 2016 , giving it a fleet of eight aircraft including three 737 - 700s and four bombardier dash 8 q400s . asky plans to take delivery of a second 737 - 800 by the end of 2016 , which will be used to replace one of its dash 8 q400s , driving a further increase in capacity .\nasky commenced operations in 2010 , with ethiopian as a strategic partner . ethiopian has a 40 % stake in asky and all of asky\u2019s aircraft are registered in ethiopia . asky launched with 118 - seat two - class 737 - 700s and added all four of its q400s \u2013 which are in two - class 71 - seat configuration \u2013 in late 2012 and 2013 .\nthe ethiopian ceo , tewolde gebrermariam , told capa on the sidelines of the 1 - jun - 2016 iata annual general meeting in dublin that two 737 - 800s would be added to asky\u2019s fleet by the end of 2016 . the first 737 - 800 , which was delivered in early - jun - 2016 in 164 - seat two - class configuration , is being used for growth ahead of ethiopian\u2019s launch of services between lome and newark .\nthe second 737 - 800 will replace one of asky\u2019s four q400s , giving asky a fleet of five 737s ( three - 700s and two - 800s ) and three q400s . the q400 will be returned to ethiopian .\nthe 737 - 800s represents significant expansion for asky as the capacity of its fleet increases by 40 % , from 638 total seats to 895 total seats . asky is adding capacity to several of its existing destinations through a combination of additional frequencies and upgauging existing frequencies .\nasky has already upgauged lome - dakar from the 737 - 700 to the 737 - 800 and added frequencies on several routes , including lome - abidjan . the second 737 - 800 will generate further capacity increases as flights are upgauged from the q400 to 737 - 700 , and from the 737 - 700 to the 737 - 800 .\nabidjan and dakar are among the asky destinations that will connect with ethiopian\u2019s new thrice weekly lome - new york service . ethiopian is also selling one - stop connections from new york to bamako , bissau , brazzaville , conakry , douala , kinshasa , lagos , libreville , n ' djamena , niamey , ouagadougou and yaound\u00e9 . asky has introduced a new schedule on several routes to facilitate connections to and from newark .\narik operates three weekly flights from lagos to new york jfk and tacv operates two weekly flights from its praia base to providence in rhode island , a niche ethnic route catering to local point - to - point demand . saa operates four weekly accra - washington dulles and three weekly dakar - washington dulles flights , all of which originate in johannesburg . saa is looking at a potential new fifth freedom route from nigeria to new york , which could pose new competition for ethiopian .\nall three of the lome - newark frequencies will originate in addis ababa and be operated with 270 - seat two class 787 - 8s . ethiopian also uses the 787 - 8 to operate three weekly flights on an addis ababa - lome - s\u00e3o paulo routing .\nethiopian resumed lome - s\u00e3o paulo service on 21 - may - 2016 . ethiopian had suspended lome - s\u00e3o paulo one year earlier , in may 2015 , when it launched nonstop flights from addis ababa to s\u00e3o paulo .\nethiopian initially launched services to brazil in 2013 on a addis ababa - lome - rio de janeiro - s\u00e3o paulo - lome - addis ababa routing . ethiopian dropped the rio de janeiro stop in 2014 , leaving it with a addis ababa - lome - s\u00e3o paulo - lome - addis ababa route which it now , again , operates . ( ethiopian maintained service on the addis ababa - lome route using 737s during the period that s\u00e3o paulo was served nonstop from addis ababa . )\nethiopian\u2019s lome - s\u00e3o paulo and s\u00e3o paulo - lome flights will have identical arrival and departure times in lome as the newark flights . the s\u00e3o paulo flight departs lome at 1305 on monday , wednesday and saturday and lands back in lome at 1130 on tuesday , thursday and sunday . the newark flight will depart lome at 1300 on tuesday , thursday and sunday and land back at lome at 1130 on wednesday , friday and monday . the schedule therefore provides the same regional connections to brazil as for us passengers , but on different days of the week .\nasky also operates fifth freedom routes from 11 other destinations . most of these destinations are larger local markets than togo but the biggest near - term opportunities for growth are in togo , due to the expansion by ethiopian in lome .\nover the past several years asky has repeatedly expressed interest in launching intercontinental services from lome . asky has been considering launching services from lome to europe .\nethiopian\u2019s other two existing destinations in the americas \u2013 toronto and washington dulles \u2013 have the benefit of drawing from much larger ethiopian communities and are likely the only markets able to support nonstop flights . ( ethiopian has a fuel stop in dublin on flights to toronto and washington but purely for operational reasons , due to the high altitude of addis ababa , and operates the return sectors from toronto and washington nonstop . )\ncapa membership provides access to all news and analysis on the site , along with access to many areas of our comprehensive databases and toolsets .\nyou seem to have javascript disabled in your browser . the majority of this website will not function as intended without javascript enabled .\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 .\ngovernment and that if approved , the mro facility will cater to boeing and bombardier aircraft . the training facility will train back - office staff and cabin crew .\nthis comes in the wake of local industry stakeholders berating the government for the lack of an mro facility , which they claim is part of the reason for the high demand of foreign exchange in the industry , lack of developed technical manpower and the inability of nigeria to carry out c - checks and d - checks .\n, deputy director , press and public affairs , at nigeria\u2019s ministry of aviation , said the venture was because iag saw potential in the following factors : the huge traffic in and out of the country , the need to reduce the cost of maintaining aircraft abroad and the chance of attracting work from neighboring countries . in addition , iag intends to start a nigerian aviation academy that will be affiliated to a uk - based university .\ngabriel o olowo is an economist and business administrator with uninterrupted cognate experience in aviation dating back to 1973 .\ngabriel is a fellow of the nigerian institute of management ( fnim ) , member nigeria / american chamber of commerce , nigeria - brazil chamber of commerce & industry and nigeria / british chamber of commerce .\ngabriel had b . sc . ( business administration ) second class upper honours , university of lagos , nigeria and m . sc . economics ( manpower planning ) university of lagos , nigeria .\nif you are a small or medium - sized business and would like to earn your company points when your employees travel , join business extra programme now .\nwhere relevant you will see special offers and other local information appropriate to the country that you select as your home country .\nthis may be because we do not fly there , or there could be a problem with your search term . please check the spelling or try searching for another term , such as the city or country . alternatively you can choose to list our destinations by continent or country .\nlooking for a map ? view all our routes on a map at oneworld . com .\nin august , 2008 , ethiopian won\nthe 2008 corporate achievement award\u201d of aviation & allied business for setting the pace towards the development and growth of the african aviation industry .\nethiopian is also the first african carrier to win the 2008 brussels airport company award in recognition of its distinguished long haul operations witnessed through the introduction of new routes , new products , and close cooperation with brussels airport in marketing activities .\nheydar aliyev international airport az1044 , baku , azerbaijan tel . : + 994 ( 12 ) 437 47 63 fax : + 994 ( 12 ) 497 10 38 e - mail : silkwaywest @ urltoken\nflightmaps is a flightglobal product . the schedules displayed are based on airline filings with flightglobal and are subject to change at any time . neither flightglobal , our airline partners nor the website owner are liable for any loss , damage , or expense however incurred from errors or omissions in the schedules displayed .\nuse this short tour to help you use this map and flight search tool .\ndestinations \u2013 shows all destinations you can fly to , from any selected city .\nflights \u2013 shows all flights between two cities on specific dates and lists times and dates along with other flight details .\nafter performing a search your results will appear at the bottom of the screen . click on the tab to reveal the results .\nyou can reduce the list using the sort and filter buttons across the top of the results list .\nuse all the information to help you select the flight you want and then click the booking button .\nwhen viewing the map clicking on a city dot allows a search for destinations , routes or flights from that city .\nother links to web pages may be available from each city dot on the map ."]}
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", "topic": 29}], "title": "mercy health", "paragraphs": ["this award recognised mercy health ' s health and wellbeing hub , thrive @ mercy .\npittsburgh mercy includes bethlehem haven , mcauley ministries , pittsburgh mercy behavioral health , pittsburgh mercy community health , pittsburgh mercy intellectual disabilities services , pittsburgh mercy parish nurse & health ministry program , pittsburgh mercy\u2019s operation safety net\u00ae , and pittsburgh mercy family health center .\nmercy health \u2013 springfield announces that gastroenterology specialist cheng zhang , md has joined mercy health physicians .\nmercy health \u2013 springfield announces that primary care specialist frank cunningham , jr . , md joined mercy health physicians .\nmercy health , a catholic health ministry serving ohio and kentucky , announces that it has named andy thompson chief operating officer of mercy health physicians .\nthanks to the generosity of mercy health employees , mercy health foundation\u2019s annual employee giving campaign broke the giving record set last year .\nyou can help support mercy health initiatives such as the mercy health breastmilk bank , our urgent need appeal , and research that improves health outcomes for people in need .\nmercy health , a catholic health ministry serving ohio and kentucky , announces that it has named staci lucius as president of mercy health physicians . lucius is working directly with mercy health\u2019s regional ceos to identify and implement best practice excellence across the system .\nmercy health , a catholic health ministry serving ohio and kentucky , announces that the american hospital association\u2019s ( aha ) health forum has named it a 2017 most wired advanced health system .\nmercy hospital grew quickly with pittsburgh . in 1983 , mercy expanded to become pittsburgh mercy health system , a network of integrated , community - based health and human services throughout the region .\nlourdes foundation was recently awarded a mercy health community outreach grant . the funds will be used for expanded art therapy programs at mercy health \u2013 behavioral health at lourdes hospital and camp robin .\nmercy health , a catholic health ministry serving ohio and kentucky , announces that it has received a $ 138 , 000 grant from serveohio to select for service and train a team of americorps members in reducing and / or preventing opioid abuse in adult patients at mercy health hospitals in cincinnati , springfield and willard , ohio . mercy health secured this funding in coordination with the mercy health foundation , which empowers and equips the mercy health network to extend its healing ministry with compassion and innovation , and mercy health\u2019s behavioral health services team .\nleadership toledo\u2019s 2018 restaurant week toledo . mercy health sponsors rwt 2018\u2019s healthy menu options\nmercy to host stroke community education day , free health screenings on sept . 23\nwendy swickard promoted to chief nursing officer , mercy health \u2013 st . charles hospital\nmercy health - st . rita\u2019s to offer free blood pressure screenings at delphos vfw\nlearn about the founding of the sisters of mercy , the emergence of the order in australia and the evolution of mercy health as the modern face of the mercy ministry in health , aged care and community services .\nmercy health provides cancer care with respect , compassion and the most advanced treatment available .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati announces that robert j . maloney , jr . , fache , dpt , mba , has joined mercy health as chief operating officer of anderson hospital .\ntoday , there are some 10 , 000 sisters of mercy throughout the world . the mid - atlantic community of the sisters of mercy is located in the philadelphia area . mercy health system , a part of trinity health , a multi - institutional catholic health system which is sponsored by catholic health ministries .\nmercy health \u2013 toledo is pleased to announce wendy swickard has been promoted to chief nursing officer ( cno ) of mercy health \u2013 st . charles hospital , effective august 22 .\nmercy health \u2013 anderson healthplex is changing the health club game . membership now includes free group swim lessons and free high intensity training .\nmercy health announces the accreditation commission for health care , inc . ( achc ) has accredited mercy health - springfield regional sleep center\u2019 sleep center and home sleep testing services program . achc is a non - profit accreditation organization .\nmercy health saint mary\u2019s # 10 ranked by u . s . news & world report .\nmercy health \u2013 urbana hospital and mercy health \u2013 springfield regional medical center received awards of excellence from the ohio state university wexner medical center for their dedication to the treatment of stroke .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that dermatology specialist jacqueline fisher , do joined mercy health physicians .\nif you need help managing pre - diabetes , mercy health - cincinnati can help . register today for pre - diabetes education classes offered at convenient mercy health locations throughout the community .\nmercy health \u2013 toledo is pleased to announce craig albers , rn , msn , mba , has been named president of mercy health \u2013 st . charles hospital , effective july 13 .\nmercy health , a catholic health ministry serving ohio and kentucky , announces that the american hospital association\u2019s ( aha ) health forum has named it a 2017 most wired advanced health system . it is the only health system in ohio and kentucky to earn the advanced designation .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that orthopedic surgeon nicholas early , md , joined mercy health physicians .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that pulmonology specialist amaresh nath , md , joined mercy health physicians .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that orthopaedic surgeon shawn yang , md has joined mercy health physicians .\nibm watson healthtm ( nyse : ibm ) has once again named mercy health \u2013 cincinnati one of the nation\u2019s 15 top u . s . health systems . this is the fifth time mercy health \u2013 cincinnati has earned the honor , the most of any health system in cincinnati and second most of any health system in ohio .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that family medicine specialist jonathan gully , md has joined mercy health physicians .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that family medicine specialist paul day , md has joined mercy health physicians .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that family medicine specialist junell koberlein , md , joined mercy health physicians .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that internal medicine specialist seema abbasi , md has joined mercy health physicians .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that pulmonary critical care specialist pradeep lakshminarayana , md joined mercy health physicians .\nmercy health - children ' s hospital and children ' s miracle network were the recipients of money raised at the 2017 mercy health kid ' s glass city marathon and river run 10k events .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that internal medicine specialist rebecca frakes , md has joined mercy health physicians .\nthe 171st canfield fair opens today , and mercy health - youngstown is ready to enhance attendees\u2019 experience with vital community health education and screening opportunities .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that family medicine specialist michelle roberta eakins , md , joined mercy health physicians .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that vascular and endovascular surgeon amy lipscomb , md , joined mercy health physicians .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that internal medicine specialist peng wang , do , has joined mercy health physicians .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that mercy health \u2013 anderson and clermont hospitals will host robotic surgery information nights .\nmercy health \u2013 st . elizabeth youngstown hospital opens innovative and comprehensive infusion and multi - 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cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that the jewish hospital - mercy health speaker series continues with a free interactive presentation called \u201cmaintaining good colon health\u201d on tuesday , march 13 .\nread the latest from mercy health , including what we\u2019re doing in the community , information on general health developments , and other news from around our organisation .\nmercy health system hospitals have earned numerous awards and recognitions for outstanding stroke care . all three hospitals\u2014 mercy fitzgerald hospital , mercy philadelphia hospital and nazareth hospital \u2014have been designated as primary stroke centers by the joint commission .\nzane mckenzie gives his perspective on our services and what the mercy health model of care means for him .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that pulmonary and critical care specialist mudher al - shathir , md , joined mercy health physicians .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that melissa samuelson , dnp , msn , rn , nea , bc , joins mercy health as the vice president and chief nursing officer of mercy health\u2019s east market , which includes anderson and clermont hospitals .\nduring february\u2019s heart month observance , mercy health - springfield encourages you to know your risks for heart disease .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that endocrinology specialist lina mitchell , md , facp , face , has joined mercy health physicians .\nbon secours health system , a catholic health ministry serving residents across the east coast , and mercy health , a catholic health ministry serving ohio and kentucky , today announced their intent to merge , creating one of the largest health systems in the country spanning seven states in the eastern half of the u . s .\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that mercy health \u2013 west hospital and mercy health \u2013 west park , a senior living facility offering the full spectrum of senior care and rehabilitation , have an immediate need to fill 40 new and open positions .\nmercy health foundation , clark & champaign counties , known formerly as the community mercy foundation , is building on a successful 2017 as it announces funding priorities for 2018 .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that cardiac electrophysiology specialist mehran attari , md , fhrs , facc , has joined mercy health physicians .\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that mercy health \u2013 west hospital is hosting a free stroke education event on thursday , september 28 .\nmercy health was founded in 1986 by the sisters of mercy . in 1989 , two regional communities of the sisters of mercy agreed to co - sponsor our health system as an innovative way to preserve and enhance both of their health ministries . in 1995 , they welcomed the grey nuns as sponsors , and in 1996 , the grey nuns transferred sponsorship of their health ministry to covenant health systems . also in 1996 , mercy health welcomed the sisters of the humility of mary as sponsors . the franciscan sisters of the poor joined as sponsors in 1999 .\nmercy health system honors its heritage through its vision . as a mission - driven regional health ministry , we will become the recognized leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve . we will be known as the most trusted health partner for life .\nmercy health - youngstown \u2013 the mahoning valley\u2019s largest healthcare provider \u2013 and prima health care \u2013 the region\u2019s largest independent physician practice \u2013 have announced plans to come together .\nmercy health saint mary ' s named in nurse . org\u2019s best hospitals for nurses in the state of michigan .\nkeep up to date with mercy health news and events , access our press releases and contact our media unit .\nmercy health \u2013 springfield announces that oakwood village , a senior living community , is now a certified wildlife habitat .\nmercy health to dedicate new ambulatory pharmacy that will bring ' meds to beds ' to st . elizabeth boardman hospital\nmercy health is a ministry of the institute of sisters of mercy of australia and papua new guinea ( ismapng ) and is governed by the concurrent mercy health boards . our organisation is structured to ensure a commitment to our values , and the best possible care for people in need .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that it is hosting the first of a four - part series of health events called the community health forum from 11 a . m . \u20131 p . m . on saturday , february 24 . the event takes place at mercy health\u2019s home office in bond hill , located at 1701 mercy health place , cincinnati , ohio 45237 .\nmercy health is widely known throughout the toledo community for its philanthropic efforts . through collaboration with other local health , education , social service , nonprofit and governmental agencies , mercy health has increased awareness of community issues while educating our community about health , wellness and risk factors to improve the quality of life for the residents of northwest ohio .\ntoledo , oh \u2013 lighthouse telehealth , a subsidiary of harbor , has partnered with mercy health to provide inpatient physician and advanced practice nurse support , ensuring 24 / 7 coverage for behavioral health / substance use disorder patients at mercy health facilities . the partnership begins february 22 , 2018 .\nmercy health - cincinnati is hosting the second annual man up ! men\u2019s health expo from 5 - 8 p . m . on friday , november 3 , at its bond hill home office , located at 1701 mercy health place ( formerly showcase cinema drive ) , cincinnati , oh 45237 .\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality care with compassion in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that kent robinson , md of mercy health \u2013 avondale internal medicine is once again hosting \u201ca day of wellness . \u201d this free community health fair addresses emotional , mental , spiritual and physical health and is open to the public .\npittsburgh mercy is a member of trinity health , one of the largest multi - institutional catholic health care delivery systems in the united states with an enduring legacy and steadfast mission . trinity health was formed in may 2013 , when two smaller regional catholic health systems \u2013 trinity health and catholic health east \u2013 came together to strengthen their shared mission , advance excellence , and transform care with a unified voice .\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , will hold a medical assistant job fair from 5 - 7 p . m . on wednesday , january 31 at mercy health\u2019s home office in bond hill , located at 1701 mercy health place ( formerly 1701 showcase drive ) , cincinnati , 45237 .\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that mercy health - west clermont healthplex is celebrating its opening with weekend full of free special events open to the public .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that mercy health physician mohi mitiek , md a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon , offers patients minimal mitral valve repair and replacement .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that jacquelyn palmer , md of mercy health \u2013 fairfield breast surgery has earned certification as a hidden scar\u2122 certified breast surgeon .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that internal medicine specialist lisa m . pomerleau ( formerly lisa m . summe ) , md has joined mercy health physicians .\nmercy health system was founded as a healthcare ministry of the sisters of mercy who have been providing health care in philadelphia for more than 90 years . the sisters of mercy were founded in 1831 in dublin , ireland by catherine mcauley , an heiress who used her inheritance to serve the poor , especially women and children . in catherine ' s house of mercy , sisters of mercy cared for the poor , sick and uneducated .\nthe award recognises outstanding strategies and initiatives promoting the health and wellbeing of employees in the workplace ( thrive @ mercy ) .\nmercy health \u2013 springfield announces that urbana hospital , mercy health physicians and mcauley senior living have an immediate need for qualified registered nurses , licensed practical nurses , state trained nursing aids , medical assistants , respiratory therapists and dietary and environmental services staff .\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , invites patients , families and employees to register for a free series of smoking cessation classes at mercy health \u2013 fairfield hospital in february .\nthe auxiliary of mercy health \u2013 fairfield hospital announces that it\u2019s hosting a factory direct $ 6 dns jewelry and accessory sale .\nthe guild of mercy health \u2013 west hospital announces that it\u2019s hosting a factory direct $ 6 dns jewelry and accessory sale .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that hilary shapiro - wright , do of mercy health \u2013 breast surgery , kenwood has earned certification as a hidden scar\u00ae certified breast surgeon . she joins jacquelyn palmer , md of mercy health \u2013 breast surgery , fairfield as a hidden scar certified breast surgeon .\nlearn about maintaining and improving your health at a mercy health \u2014 tiffin & willard hospital screening and wellness fairs . lab tests and screenings available at the fairs may reveal early signs of health conditions . results can help you make important . . .\neducation is an essential aspect of advancing care and improving health outcomes for people of every age and stage of life . mercy health is dedicated to ongoing education , training and professional development .\nincludehealth has selected mercy health as the first orthopedic group to offer its digital health platform . the access strength is an inclusive functional trainer that people of all ages and abilities can use .\nat mercy health , you\u2019ll find a compassionate , professional , faith - based setting where your personal and professional goals are celebrated .\ncurrently , registration requires an in - person visit to a mercy health location such as a hospital or lab for security purposes .\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , invites smokers and their families to register for a free series of smoking cessation educational classes at mercy health \u2013 anderson hospital in march and april .\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that clermont hospital is partnering with clermont county public health and hamilton county public health to offer a free syringe services program starting march 1 .\nmercy health system is dedicated to providing easily accessible , patient - centered , compassionate health care . building on our 100 year foundation of caring , we achieve our mission through our commitment to the overall health of the communities we serve . our centers of health care excellence address the unique and diverse needs of these communities .\nthe religious communities that sponsor mercy health share a heritage of compassion and a tradition of carrying forth the healing ministry of the church .\nthe mercy health outpatient pharmacy at clermont hospital has partnered with dispensary of hope to provide medications free of charge to patients in need .\nthe auxiliary of mercy health \u2013 west hospital presents a free concert featuring the friendly sons of st . patrick glee club on april 22\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that mercy health \u2013 anderson hospital has an immediate need for 12 cooks and food service specialists , five environmental service technicians and 10 personal care assistants .\njanuary 20 , 2018 marks the one - year anniversary of the first patient screenings offered by mercy health \u2013 springfield\u2019s mobile mammography to women in the region . those screenings took place at the upper valley mall and mercy health diagnosed the very first patient with breast cancer .\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that mercy health \u2013 fairfield hospital will host a \u201cblue christmas\u201d service in its chapel on at 7 p . m . on tuesday , december 19 .\nmercy health was recognised for excellence and innovation in workplace flexibility programs and initiatives and was judged on consultation , strategy , implementation and results .\nmercy health is known in the west michigan region for our excellent nursing care that makes both the patient and the associate experience something special .\nmercy health \u2013 springfield announces that it has earned the top rating for coronary bypass surgery in consumer reports\u2019 july 2018 heart surgery safety guide .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that mercy health physician and endovascular surgeon andrew hearn , md is testing new technology at west hospital to care for patients with peripheral artery disease ( pad ) .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati announces that west park has an immediate need for qualified registered nurses , licensed practical nurses and state tested nursing assistants .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that its foundation has invested in crosswave health , the technology company behind findlocaltreatment . com .\nlighthouse telehealth , a subsidiary of harbor , announces a physicians\u2019 service agreement to provide 24 / 7 inpatient psychiatric coverage for mercy health , including inpatient care at the behavioral health institute located at st . charles .\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that the jewish hospital - mercy health\u2019s free speaker series continues at the mayerson jcc on tuesday , august 22 with \u201ci know about mammography screening and breast cancer . \u201d\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that mercy health performing arts medicine is hosting the wellness symposium for the youth dancer from 8 : 30 a . m . - noon on saturday , august 12 .\nin many ways , the original mission of the sisters of mercy has come full circle . the sisters of mercy legacy of community - based service , heritage of hope , and \u201cfeet on the streets\u201d approach to care continue to thrive throughout pittsburgh mercy and the pittsburgh mercy family of care \u2122 .\nmercy health , a catholic health ministry serving ohio and kentucky , announces that father joseph cardone has been appointed as the new chief mission officer and senior vice president of mission and values integration , effective november 1 .\nmercy health mobile mammography visits your neighborhood . call 937 - 523 - 9332 to schedule your mobile mammogram screening at one of the upcoming events .\nwhether you\u2019re seeking a clinical or non - clinical career , we encourage you to find out why mercy health is a great fit for you .\nwe want to partner with you to provide expert guidance and tools for you to take an active role in your health care . mercy health and mercy health physician partners offer you two separate patient portals . because each portal offers different health care information , we strongly encourage each patient to acquire log in information for both patient portals . our patient portals are free and available to use 24 hours a day , 7 days a week .\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that the jewish hospital - mercy health and the mercy health foundation are presenting updates from the 59th annual meeting of the american society of hematology ( ash ) . the local update takes place on saturday , february 10 , at the westin hotel , located at 21 e . 5th st . , cincinnati , ohio 45202 .\nfollowing two years standing room only concerts , mercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that the popular friendly sons of st . patrick glee club will once again perform a free concert at mercy health \u2013 west hospital .\nmercy health contributed $ 10 . 1 billion to the ohio economy in 2016 , up almost 13 % from five years ago . additionally , the economic impact shows that while mercy health employs more than 31 , 430 people in ohio , those jobs supported more than 44 , 000 additional jobs .\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that the jewish hospital - mercy health\u2019s free speaker series continues at the mayerson jcc on wednesday , february 7 , with a discussion on how to remove stress from the workday .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces a new choice for expert primary care in northern kentucky . mercy health \u2014 cold spring family medicine is now open at 3955 alexandria pike , cold spring , ky , 41076 .\nmercy health \u2013 springfield announces that two of its nurses received honors at the 17th annual cameos of caring , a wright state university college of nursing and health - sponsored gala that took place on thursday , january 25 .\npittsburgh mercy and trinity health serve together as a compassionate and transforming , healing presence within our communities . our mission and values guide everything we do .\ncentral catholic high school is the recipient of the national athletic trainers\u2019 association safe sports school award for its mercy health \u2013 orthopaedic and sports medicine program .\nmercy health is a ministry of the institute of sisters of mercy of australia and papua new guinea ( ismapng ) . our organisation is structured to ensure a commitment to our values and the best possible care for people in need .\npittsburgh mercy is a person - centered , population - based , trauma - informed community health and wellness provider . we\u2019re an integrated health care home and certified community behavioral health clinic ( ccbhc ) . we reach out and offer help \u2013 and hope \u2013 to some of our community\u2019s most vulnerable populations :\nfor more than 160 years , mercy health has been caring for patients and providing innovative healthcare services throughout ohio . as the largest healthcare system in the state and the fifth largest employer , mercy health contributes to the local prosperity of communities by providing jobs and investments that make them better places to live .\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that the jewish hospital - mercy health\u2019s free speaker series continues at the mayerson jcc on tuesday , october 17 with \u201cmanaging your medications : what you need to know about taking medication . \u201d\nin grand rapids , mercy health saint mary\u2019s earned magnet\u00ae designation on may 15 , 2013 for excellence in nursing . magnet hospitals have improved patient care , safety and satisfaction ; ability to attract and retain top talent . mercy health saint mary\u2019s is the third trinity health hospital and the thirteenth michigan hospital to earn this designation . fewer than 400 hospitals worldwide are listed as magnet hospitals .\nmercy health mobile mammography visits your neighborhood in cincinnati . call 513 - 686 - 3300 to schedule your mobile mammogram screening at one of the upcoming events .\nsupported by mercy health ' s rich culture of innovation , our research communities are gaining worldwide recognition for their life - changing discoveries and promising research programs .\nnew research from mercy health physician and orthopedic surgeon samer hasan , md , phd is helping determine the best treatment options for younger patients with shoulder arthritis .\nmercy health \u2013 reach services ( recovery , education , advocacy , care and hope ) cares for individuals struggling with drug , alcohol and tobacco abuse issues .\nmercy health - cincinnati which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that stephen feagins , md , vice president of medical affairs for mercy health \u2013 anderson and clermont hospitals , will present at a special event hosted by the clermont chamber of commerce and clermont hospital .\naroha cookson . aroha works at mercy place wyndham , won the trainee category at the acsa victoria aged care awards . ms cookson started her personal care attendant traineeship with mercy health in 2010 , providing residents with considerate and compassionate care .\non january 1 , 1847 , the sisters of mercy opened mercy hospital , the first permanent hospital in pittsburgh and the first mercy hospital in the world . everyone was welcomed regardless of race , nationality , age , gender , or religion .\nsisters serve on the mercy health board of trustees and public juridic person , partners in catholic health ministries . their impact is also felt through our mission and core values and is woven into our daily decision - making at every level .\nduring february\u2019s heart month observance , mercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , notes that eating a balanced diet is one of the best ways to improve heart health .\nmercy health \u2013 springfield announces that cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon soumya neravetla , md is presenting at three free lunch and learn events in springfield in february and march .\nmercy health is a catholic organisation grounded in a 2 , 000 - year tradition of caring for others . founded by the sisters of mercy , we provide a variety of hospital and healthcare services for physical , emotional , social and spiritual wellbeing .\nthe region\u2019s largest health system has partnered with the region\u2019s largest neurosurgical and oncology practices to provide comprehensive , state - of - the - art , compassionate care for the community at the brain tumor center at the jewish hospital \u2013 mercy health .\nmercy health will be celebrating naidoc week between 8\u201315 july 2018 in recognition of aboriginal and torres strait islander history , culture and achievements . werribee mercy hospital and mercy hospital for women in heidelberg will host ceremonial events , speeches and activities which reflect the focus of this year\u2019s naidoc week theme , \u201cbecause of her , we can ! \u201d\u2026\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that the jewish hospital - mercy health\u2019s free speaker series continues at the mayerson jcc on thursday , november 2 with \u201cdreaming of a good night\u2019s sleep : learn how to prevent and treat common sleep disorders . \u201d\nmercy health \u2013 st . elizabeth youngstown hospital cut the ribbon today to the newest and most innovative infusion and multi - disciplinary care center the valley has to offer .\nmercy health\u2019s springfield - area hospitals have drop boxes available to make it convenient for people to rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired , unused and unwanted prescription drugs .\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that mercy health physician darcey thornton , md will speak about the impact of stress on our bodies and what we can do about it at the west chester - liberty chamber alliance\u2019s women 4 women lunch and lecture .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which has a rich history of partnering with the communities it serves to help residents be well , announces that it renewed its agreement with fairfield city school district to promote the health and wellness of the school\u2019s student athletes .\nhimss recently recognized seven mercy health hospitals and all the organization\u2019s ambulatory sites as stage 7 , as measured by the himss analytics electronic medical record adoption model ( emram ) .\nmidmark corp . recently partnered with mercy health , headquartered in cincinnati , ohio to deliver nearly 300 used examination tables to 10 areas of africa in need of medical equipment .\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that mercy health - anderson , fairfield and west hospitals have earned the joint commission\u2019s gold seal of approval\u00ae and the american heart association / american stroke association\u2019s heart - check mark for advanced certification for primary stroke centers . they join the jewish hospital in earning primary stroke center certification . additionally , the joint commission awarded mercy health \u2013 clermont hospital and mt . orab medical center acute stroke ready hospital certifications .\nas the seasons change from summer to fall , maybe you\u2019re ready to make a change , too . if you\u2019ve decided to quit smoking , congratulations ! mercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , can help you achieve your goal with a series of free quit smoking classes starting at mercy health \u2013 west hospital in september . west hospital is located off north bend road just south of i - 74 at 3300 mercy health blvd . , cincinnati 45211 .\nto help raise awareness about the importance of a kidney screening , lourdes is partnering with baptist health paducah , fresenius kidney care , graves county health department , kidney health alliance of kentucky ( khaky ) , western kentucky kidney specialists and the purchase area diabetes connection to offer a free kidney screening and health fair on saturday , april 14 .\nthe state : medical history of janesville , wis . : 1833 - 1933 : mercy hospital\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that the jewish hospital is launching a survivorship speaker series .\nmercy health - cincinnati which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that it has named kenneth james east market president and ceo .\nfor the 11th consecutive year mercy health has been recognised as an employer of choice for gender equality by the wgea . we were one of 120 organisations australia wide to be awarded the citation and one of only 5 in the health care and social assistance industry .\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that medical residents from the jewish hospital are helping care for members of the bond hill community through a recently developed collaboration at the winmed health center .\nnamed one of only 13 hospitals and health systems in the nation to receive hospitals for a healthy environment\u2019s ( h2e ) environmental leadership award , the highest honor given to health care facilities for their pioneering efforts to reduce the environmental impact of the health care industry .\nwe view our jobs as ministry , as a calling to a higher purpose . as a member of trinity health , the country ' s second - largest catholic health care system , we\u2019re steadfast in our mission of improving the health of the communities we serve .\nthe mission of mercy health system is to participate in the healing ministry of its sponsor , the sisters of mercy , and the roman catholic church . this mission is at the service of the entire community and addresses the diversified factors which impact the health care needs of the whole person . the mission is characterized by a special concern for the poor and disadvantaged .\nthis award recognises excellence and innovation in the use of human capital technology by an in - house hr team . mercy health was judged on consultation , strategy , implementation and results .\nthe mercy health healthplexes are joining an international effort to raise money for unicef to build water pumps in east africa . clean water is fundamental to survival but 2 . 1 billion people around the world don\u2019t have access to it . on november 18 , the mercy health healthplexes invite you to join thousands of people around the world to pump it up for unicef .\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , will hold three medical assistant job fairs in the month of july .\nmercy health , a catholic health ministry serving ohio and kentucky , and fc cincinnati formally announce that they have formed a partnership in support of fc cincinnati\u2019s bid to join major league soccer . upon a successful outcome in december , the partnership would represent one of the largest jersey sponsorship commitments in mls and is on par with atlanta united\u2019s deal with american family insurance . specific terms of the partnership will not be disclosed due to fcc and mercy health policy .\nmercy health \u2013 st . rita\u2019s medical center is excited to announce that they are now accepting application for the mercy health \u2013 st . rita\u2019s scholarship program . this program is for high school seniors graduating in the spring of 2018 . the program allocates $ 15 , 000 in scholarships to students from our community and region who are interested in pursuing careers as medical professionals .\nmercy health - cincinnati which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that it has signed collaboration agreements with 10 addiction treatment providers with locations throughout cincinnati . the addiction treatment providers include : \u2022 brightview \u2022 city gospel mission \u2022 greater cincinnati behavioral health services \u2022 health experiences \u2022 joseph house \u2022 margaret mary health \u2022 northland / ridge \u2022 sunrise treatment center \u2022 talbert house \u2022 urban minority alcoholism and drug abuse outreach programs\nas a member of mercy health , the largest health system in ohio and one of the largest health systems in the united states , it is our mission to extend the healing ministry of jesus by improving the health of our communities . in 2014 , st . rita\u2019s health partners invested $ 42 million in community benefit into the communities where we provide care , most of it targeted to people who are poor and under - served . together with more than 3 , 000 employees , physicians and volunteers , we are fulfilling our promise , providing area residents with outstanding health and wellness services and improving the health of the communities we serve . please visit urltoken for more information or connect with st . rita\u2019s medical center on facebook .\nat mercy health , our strength is truly our people . we offer a wide range of flexible work options to assist our people to grow their careers while meeting the demands of life .\nwant to take up tennis but don ' t know where to start ? mercy health \u2013 fairfield healthplex has you covered with the launch of the fit ( fast introduction tennis ) program .\ncalling all sugarplum fairies ! mercy health \u2013 anderson healthplex announces that enrolment is open for \u201cdancing the nutcracker , \u201d a unique dance class presented by cincinnati ballet\u2019s otto m . budig academy .\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that mercy health \u2013 west clermont healthplex is hosting a free family fun night at veteran\u2019s park from 5 - 8 p . m . on thursday , july 27 . veteran\u2019s park is located at the corner of clough pike and glen este - withamsville road .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which has a rich history of partnering with the communities it serves to help residents be well , is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with stephen t . badin high school to promote the health and wellness of the school\u2019s student athletes .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati has a long and rich history of partnering with the communities it serves to help residents be well . it\u2019s adding to that history by announcing that it has signed an agreement with miami valley christian academy to promote the health and wellness of the school\u2019s student athletes .\nto further our mission to help improve the health and wellness of our community , mercy health is pleased to announce a special partnership with racing for recovery . this partnership includes becoming the presenting sponsor for the organization\u2019s signature 5k / 10k race that raises funds for treatment and support opportunities for those working to overcome their self - destructive choices . additionally , mercy health and racing for recovery will work together to raise awareness about addiction and connect patients with services available in our community .\nmercy health is supporting the use of gonoodle plus for all public and private elementary schools and more than 15 , 000 elementary aged children throughout clark and champaign counties over the next three years .\ngetting your annual screening is easy with mercy health \u2013 cincinnati\u2019s mobile mammography program , which has two mobile units offering you screening mammograms in 15 minutes at locations convenient to your home or workplace .\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that it is hosting two recruitment events on the west side in february .\nmercy health \u2013 springfield announces that it has earned a distinguished three - star rating \u2013 the best possible rating \u2013 from the society of thoracic surgeons ( sts ) for its patient care and outcomes in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting ( cabg ) procedures . mercy health - springfield is the only healthcare provider within a 60 - mile radius to consistently achieve the highest rating of three stars .\nmercy health has partnered with united senior services ( uss ) to present the wellness passport , a year - long education and action program . mercy health and uss have designed the wellness passport program to positively impact and challenge seniors socially , mentally and physically by offering health and well - being education and events and activities that promote a healthy lifestyle . the program is available at uss\u2019 springfield location at 125 west main street , springfield , oh 45502 and includes exercise classes , cognitive stimulation classes , health screenings and nutritional education , as well as many opportunities for social interaction .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati announces that the jewish hospital is presenting a women\u2019s health fair from 9 a . m . - 1 p . m . on saturday , october 7 at little miami high school , located at 3001 e . us highway 22 and 3 in morrow , oh 45152 .\nmercy health \u2013 cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that mercy health physicians yasir khan , do , who specializes in bariatric , general and minimally invasive surgery , and neil kundu , md , who specializes in aesthetic , plastic and reconstructive surgery , are working together at the jewish hospital to repair the most complex hernias successfully .\nthe holidays are fast approaching and maybe you\u2019ve decided to give yourself and everyone who loves you the gift of health by quitting smoking . mercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , can help you achieve your goal with a series of free quit smoking classes starting at west hospital in november . west hospital is located off north bend road just south of i - 74 at 3300 mercy health blvd . , cincinnati 45211 .\nmercy health announces that it now offers patients non - invasive , painless liver assessments with fibroscan\u00ae , the first device cleared by the fda as an aid in the management of patients with liver disease .\nduring february\u2019s heart month observance , mercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , encourages you to know your risks for heart disease .\nmercy health \u2013 springfield announces that springfield regional medical center is the first hospital in the region to offer stryker\u2019s mako robotic arm - assisted partial and total knee procedures . this latest advancement transforms knee replacement procedures for the comfort and benefit of patients . mercy health physician eric fester , md , a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon , performed the first robotic - assisted surgery in the region in december 2017 .\nmercy health \u2013 st . rita\u2019s medical center is asking those who have the flu or are experiencing flu symptoms to refrain from visiting others in the hospital to help stop the spread of the flu .\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , compassionate , quality care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that the fairfield healthplex has launched a gentle movement class for breast cancer patients .\nmercy health - cincinnati , which provides advanced , quality , compassionate care in your neighborhood through its care network , announces that west hospital has a natural birthing suite available in its family birthing center .\nanthem blue cross and blue shield in ohio ( anthem ) and mercy health announced today that the jewish hospital \u2013 mercy health in kenwood will join anthem\u2019s medicare advantage provider network , effective january 1 , 2018 . ohioans who are members of anthem\u2019s medicare advantage plans will be able to utilize the jewish hospital\u2019s healthcare services on an in - network basis , leading to benefits such as lower out - of - pocket costs compared to seeing a clinician outside of a health plan\u2019s list of preferred providers ."]}
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", "topic": 10}], "title": "amoroso ' s baking company", "paragraphs": ["amoroso ' s baking company p . o . box # 1145 bellmawr , nj 08099\nit ' s official : amoroso ' s baking co . will close its longtime southwest philadelphia bakery this fall and make bread and rolls at a new plant in bellmawr , the company told employees starting with the production shift wednesday night .\n151 foods is a baking company created to serve the requirements of the amoroso and mulloy families . each family closed an existing bakery \u2013 amoroso\u2019s in philadelphia and ginsberg\u2019s in atlantic city . both of these bakeries were aged and had the inherent inefficiencies in process flows and sanitation issues of older plants .\nleonard amoroso jr . , president and co - owner of amoroso ' s , which was founded in 1904 in camden , was not available for comment , a spokeswoman said thursday .\nthe report said the company has started notifying employees that they will be laid off prior to the move . about 200 employees will have to reapply for their jobs if they wish to stay with amoroso ' s when they go across the river .\nthe company was started in camden in 1904 but moved to philadelphia when they needed a larger facility , according to the report .\n151 foods selected a 385 , 000 sf warehouse - type facility in new jersey for their new baking production facility and chose the austin company\u2019s bakery design and construction team to plan , engineer , and implement the conversion of this facility into their state - of - the - art bakery . austin developed 285 , 000 sf of the building , which , prior to this project , was used as a book distribution center .\nphiladelphia - - the famous philadelphia amoroso ' s bakery will be moving to south jersey , but their employees will not be coming with them , according to a report by 6 abc .\nit ' s a sad thing ,\nsaid hank mckay , president of local 6 of the bakery , confectionery , tobacco workers and grain millers international union , which represents many amoroso ' s employees .\nwe knew that it was coming . they were moving to a bigger facility .\nabout 200 employees will be laid off . the layoffs will start oct . 6 , with the closure expected no later than dec . 4 , the company said .\noperating 24 hours a day , 7 days a week , amoroso ' s delivers daily . so freshness is a given . and our state - of - the - art , flash - freezing process captures that unique amoroso ' s taste and means the rolls that make philly sandwiches world - famous are now available in all 50 states , as well as in canada , puerto rico , guam , the philippines , bermuda and the dominican republic .\nthe creation of a new legal entity triggered the layoff notices by ginsburg and amoroso ' s under the federal worker adjustment and retraining notification act , requiring a 60 - day notice in the case of plant closings and certain other layoffs .\n151 foods selected the austin company\u2019s bakery design and construction team to plan , engineer , and implement the conversion of this facility into their state - of - the - art bakery . austin provided complete design - build services , utilizing our bakery facility best practices planning model in the new facility layout .\nmckay , the union president , said many of the amoroso ' s employees don ' t drive .\nthey take public transit . that will be a hindrance for them to be able to get over to this new plant in jersey ,\nhe said .\nthe owners of ginsburg bakery , the mulloy family , are already partners with the amoroso family in a contract bakery in vineland that makes rolls for wawa convenience stores and others .\nwe look forward to hearing from you . if you have comments or questions about ordering amoroso ' s hearth - baked bread & rolls - - fresh , frozen or par - baked - - please fill in the information to the left and we ' ll get back to you promptly . if you have stories , testimonials , or photos to share , send us an email . thank you for visiting our site .\nsince 1904 , the amoroso name has been a tradition of the highest quality hearth baked bread and rolls . for over one hundred years , they have been making the rolls that make philly sandwiches world famous . today their products are available in 39 states and counting . they are being featured on excursions tv as one of the best of philadelphia .\nin addition , a boiler room was provided . two large steam boilers were relocated and installed , along with steam and condensate piping to the ovens and other use points . austin\u2019s best practice design standards were used in the creation of support spaces , such as the maintenance shop , lunch and locker rooms and bathrooms , along with a circulation and food safety isolation corridor complete with personnel sanitation rooms .\nfamous philly bakery moving to n . j . , laying off 200 employees , report says | urltoken\nfamous philly bakery moving to n . j . , laying off 200 employees , report says\nfollowing a merger with a bakery in south jersey , the well - known brand will leave its south philadelphia facility for a newer one in bellmawr .\nalex young may be reached at ayoung @ urltoken . follow him on twitter @ alexyoungsjt . find the south jersey times on facebook .\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 .\nhearth - baked\nmeans our bread and rolls never see the inside of a pan and are free to form their own individual\npersonalities\nin the oven . each one is unique . all slightly different from each other . we can even custom - design a bread or roll to meet your own particular needs . all you have to do is ask .\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 .\ni write about the business side of health care , higher education , and the broader nonprofit sector , with occasional forays into the food and alcoholic beverage industries .\nthe new bakery , in an industrial park near where interstate 295 intersects with route 42 , is a joint venture with the owners of ginsburg bakery inc . , which announced in april that it was closing its atlantic city operation and laying off 159 workers .\nthe new venture , 151 foods l . l . c . , received a $ 20 . 7 million tax credit , spread over 10 years , to help pay for the new jersey bakery , which involves total capital investment of $ 33 . 1 million , according to the new jersey economic development authority .\nthe 2012 application for those tax credits under the grow new jersey assistance program said the new bakery would help retain 205 jobs in new jersey and add 140 .\n151 foods , which bought its building for $ 4 . 94 million from houghton mifflin harcourt publishing co . in 2013 , also considered a site in morrisville .\naustin provided complete design - build services , utilizing our bakery facility best practices planning model in the new facility layout to separate production and support spaces with efficient access .\nthe straight line layout approach at the new bakery significantly improves production efficiency . some equipment was relocated from each of the closed bakeries and new equipment was purchased and installed to supplement the relocated equipment .\nthe project involved installation of extensive new underfloor plumbing and above - ground electrical systems . air handling units for the bakery that would normally be mounted on the roof were mounted on the floor inside the bakery , because the roof had no capacity to support large air handling equipment .\nfacility design and installation included a new electric supply room with transformers , switchgear and distribution of electric power to equipment distribution panels ; mechanical support systems , including chilled ingredient water and glycol / water for mixer jackets ; hot water systems ; air compressors ; and distribution piping to use points . a class ii division ii flour blower and sifter room was provided , along with an ingredients receiving and storage room ."]}
{"id": 55559, "summary": [{"text": "bee train production ( \u30d3\u30a3\u30fc\u30c8\u30ec\u30a4\u30f3\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e bi\u012btorein kabushikigaisha ) , commonly referred to simply as bee train , is a japanese animation studio founded by k\u014dichi mashimo in 1997 .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "since their involvement with noir , .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "hack / / sign , and madlax ( among other series ) they have a strong following in the yuri fandom for being involved in series portraying strong female leads with speculatively ambiguous relationships . ", "topic": 30}], "title": "bee train", "paragraphs": ["with the headline : a subway sculptor creates a stop on the bee train .\nbee train production inc . ( \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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", "topic": 27}], "title": "dingles ( department store )", "paragraphs": ["rockhey ' s department store , 1938 . here . . . - torquay in pictures | facebook\nby 1932 alma house had been rebuilt . john gliddon ' s business had been replaced by gamis ' store and later by dingles , then by denner ' s . today it is occupied by beale ' s department store .\nhouse of fraser acquires harrods department store group , which includes rackhams , dh evans , and dickins & jones , as well as the famed harrods store in london .\nit is 35 years since the department store of plummer roddis in old christchurch shut its doors for the last time .\nopening times not supplied . phone house of fraser dingles on 0844 800 3709 .\nfraser ' s sons take over the store and the store ' s name is changed to fraser , sons & co .\nby the mid - 1960 ' s when this photograph was taken , alma house had a new front to both floors . john gliddon ' s business had been replaced by gamis ' store and later by dingles , then by denner ' s . today it is occupied by beale ' s department store .\nfind the exeter buy & collect department on the 2nd floor , next to womenswear .\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 .\norder before midnight and collect your items in store from 12noon the next day .\ndingles ( c ) wikimedia commons . thomas tait , the architect , also designed the pylons of the sydney harbour bridge .\nthe company buys bristol store from bentalls and announces planned opening of five new stores .\nthe director of the department store explains the history of dingles following refurbishment in the 1970s and the installation of escalators . the building is clad in portland stone a well - known in plymouth . in 1935 edward dingle and co ltd purchased the former premises of w j vickery and co ltd of bedford street and cornwall street in plymouth . by 1939 the store had eighty departments and over 500 employees .\nin 1988 , the name of the company was changed to house of fraser ( twelve ) ltd , although the store continued to trade into the twenty - first century as dingles of plymouth . house of fraser ( twelve ) ltd was dissolved in 2011 , the store being managed as part of the larger house of fraser group .\nthe announcement of its closure the previous year had sent a shockwave through the town , coming not long after parent company had changed the landmark name of its other town centre department store from bobby\u2019s to debenhams .\nthat september , too the announcement was made that the plummers store in boscombe was to shut . then , a few weeks later , debenhams announced the closure of plummers store in old christchurch road .\nharrods began expanding beyond its single store , acquiring other store chains , such as dickins & jones in 1814 . that store had been established in 1790 on london ' s oxford street before moving to its regent street location in 1835 . harrods later went on to take over rackhams , founded as a drapery shop in birmingham in 1851 before expanding to become a small , regional chain of department stores . another addition to the harrods empire was the dh evans stores , which had been founded in 1879 and which opened a london store in 1932 .\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 .\nthe concept of a department store goes back in history to late 1800 ' s but has evolved and changed as has the rest of the shops . originally most of the department stores were independent and owned locally in the city they traded . this has been the biggest change in the last 50 years where now a single company may own 20 brands trading in city centres and out of town malls .\ntwo of the best examples of the largest of these department stores could be considered as macy ' s in new york and harrods in london .\ntoday the building , adjacent to dingles , is still known as roddis house and the shops fronting the road now include burtons , dorothy perkins , la senza , goldmith\u2019s and accessorize .\n2013 sees house of fraser go global ! our first international store opens in abu dhabi ' s world trade center mall .\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 .\nhouse of fraser sells 15 leaseholds to joint venture bl fraser set up with british land , netting \u00a3170 million ; the company announces a failed attempt to acquire allders department store group ; three new stores are opened in bluewater , reading , and sulliwell ; new fraser and platinum brand labels are launched .\nhugh fraser ( later lord hugh fraser ) is named chairman and managing director of the store and leads the company on a major expansion .\nmr harry austin , who had been with the firm for 30 years , closed the store\u2019s doors for the final time in late january 1973 .\ndepartment stores are identified by the fact they sell a wide range of products including clothing , furniture , appliances , toiletries , cosmetics , jewelry , toys , and sporting goods .\nthe store in the square was renamed debenhams on september 23 1972 , with a dj called in to perform the ceremony . his name ? terry wogan .\nthe original owner of the old christchurch road store site was r tyrrell and sons , who started a small drapery business there in the late 19th century .\nin september 2000 , the company bought a store in bristol from the bentalls chain , paying \u00a315 . 6 million . at the same time , house of fraser announced plans to open three new stores in london , norwich , and in high wycombe , buckinghamshire . the new stores were expected to open by 2004 . by the beginning of 2001 , however , the company already had added two new store sites to its list , at croydon and maidstone , and other negotiations were underway to develop three to four new store sites .\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 .\nhouse of fraser launches new linea in - house clothing fashion label as part of overall strategy to focus on high - end designer fashions ; the company opens a new store in northampton .\nsubstantial extensions were carried out in 1938 when the plummer roddis store was formally \u201copened\u201d again , by songwriter and entertainer ivor novello . but the news that broke in november 1972 that it was to shut early the next year was a blow to many of its 200 staff . some took up other jobs with the debenhams organisation who , by then were the owners of the store .\nin 1926 , the store occupied 28 - 31 and 33 bedford street and 4 - 6 cornwall street . in 1935 , e dingle & co ltd was registered as a private limited company .\nthe coop in its heyday . the only store to occupy a whole block of the abercrombie plan . the underside of the canopy was originally painted bright yellow whilst the interior contained a domed banking hall and a stage for dance bands in the cafeteria .\nthe new central library was well liked with its excellent facilities & our\nboys\nremembered how a lady there would read them stories . department stores opened up in the town accompanied by ' 60 ' s rock music & they recounted the free trips for residents on the saltash ferry - originally steam powered , then diesel .\non 4 october 1944 , the admiralty took the decision to scrap all of the plymouth decoys . at the clearbrook site , to maintain secrecy , the lights , generators , switchgear , shelter fittings and any above ground wiring are likely to have been removed to a regional store . *\nmacy ' s , bloomingdale ' s , marshall field ' s , l . s . ayres , famous - barr , filene ' s , foley ' s , hecht ' s , the jones store , kaufmann ' s , lord & taylor , meier & frank , robinsons - may and strawbridge ' s\nlike many of the other small independent retailers the traditional hardware store / ironmonger ( uk ) has been affected by the changes in the retail sector with large chain stores such as lowe ' s , home depot and mennards in the us and b and q and jewsons in the uk , as it is difficult to compete on price or choice , to make things worse super retailers like walmart also target the same sector with departments inside their superstores .\nthe likelihood that the freehold of alma house had remained with the ( west coker branch of the ) penny family is , perhaps , reinforced by the fact that the next occupant was draper and outfitter benjamin penny . from his advertisements ( see below ) it would seem that penny used alma house as a base for his funeral services as well as a drapery and clothing department , certainly from 1882 . in 1888 benjamin penny was advertising his ' new combination funeral carriage ' for hire from alma house ( see below ) . benjamin penny carried on business at alma house until around 1908 .\nby 1998 , house of fraser once again appeared to be in a strong position to grow . the company now began targeting fresh expansion through the addition of new stores . a first store was added in northampton in 1997 , while three more were slated to open by 1999 . by the beginning of 1998 , the company announced its intention to add 30 more stores in an expansion program that was estimated to reach a final cost of more than \u00a3300 million . yet the company ' s expansion plans were hampered by a lack of financial muscle .\nyet sir hugh fraser took over the house of fraser at a time when the british consumer was beginning to abandon the country ' s large - scale and often stuffy department stores in favor of smaller , trendier shops . the house of fraser ' s ' large stores and failing sales led to too much sales space and too large a stock burden . the collapse of the economic boom in the mid - 1970s , the result of the arab oil embargo of 1973 , hit the company all the harder . the company continued to make acquisitions during the 1970s , building its chain to more than 90 stores ; yet by the end of the decade , the chain had lost much of its luster .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\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 .\nwe use cookies and other technologies to enable you to watch films . continued use of this site indicates acceptance , as part of our privacy policy .\nyour cookies are disabled - you ' ll need to enable them to play any film . find out how in our privacy policy .\niphone and ipad users : to use bfi player on your ios device , you need to update to the latest version of our app ( 2 . 7 ) via the appstore .\nsign up for news on the latest rentals , subscription classics and free archive highlights .\nnellie boote ' s laundry in market street in operation , the women dashing away with all manner of smoothing irons as clothes are sorted , mended , washed , ironed and sorted again .\nthe neeb sells an electrical future for modern homes and industries in the 1960s .\nthe looms of lancashire : how the upheaval of the industrial revolution created the thriving textile industry .\nthe first self - service petrol station and the first parking meters pop up in the south west of england .\nsantos football club bring brazil ' s world cup talent to home park in plymouth with pele playing his almost beautiful game .\nreporter mich\u00e8le brown visits london ' s western hospital , where a computer is on the medical staff to help doctors with routine doctor \\ patient consultations .\none of the most gruesomely memorable of all british anti - smoking promos depicts fat oozing out of nonchalant smokers ' cigarettes .\nthe social and political revolutions of 1968 seem a long way from the musings of a moderate tory on the nhs and government .\nstraight - talking anti - smoking promo , which introduces us to janice , a 51 - year - old woman who uses a ventilator to breathe .\na well - to - do woman is unable to answer her child\u2019s cries due to a coughing fit , in this exaggerated anti - smoking advert .\na child ' s life is save through a blood transfusion and this incident demonstrate s the need for blood donors .\nthe south west film and television archive ( swfta ) is the regional film archive for the south west of england . established in 1993 , swfta ' s core collection comprises of the combined programme libraries of westward television and tsw ( television south west ) . the archive also cares for a significant number of donated film collections , both amateur and professional , dating back to the early 1900s .\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 :\ncame here for a snack at about 2pm was nice and quite . staff were friendly , helpful , and polite got our cutlery and took our tray to a table as i was pushing a wheel chair didnt even have to ask they just took it makes a change nowadays so thank you .\nmy wife had lasagne , which was bubbling in it ' s dish . i had fish and chips , which were only lukewarm . 2 mains for \u00a312 , and both were decent sized portions . very pleasant staff ( all female on our visit ) .\nwent in for a lunch with my wife , the thai curry i had was tasteless and bland , no spice no flavour . my wife ' s chicken in some sort of sauce was dry , even the sauce was like paste portion size was very small to .\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 .\nthis review is the subjective opinion of a tripadvisor member and not of tripadvisor llc .\nwe have laid the foundations for sustained long - term growth - - through our programme of refurbishments , our plans for new stores , our continuing focus on international designer brands , and our ever - greater understanding of customers ' needs .\nhugh fraser and james arthur found draper ' s shop on glasgow ' s buchanan street .\nhouse of fraser plc goes public ; the company by then has 15 stores .\nsir hugh fraser , son of lord hugh fraser , takes over as chairman of the company upon his father ' s death .\nsir hugh fraser sells suits ( scottish universal investments ) to roland\ntiny\nrowland , giving the south african conglomerate chief a 30 percent stake in house of fraser .\nrowland attempts to acquire full control of house of fraser , but the attempt is rejected by the british government .\nhouse of fraser sells off 12 medium - sized stores in a management buyout ; by the early 1990s , the company drops from 110 stores to just 56 stores .\nthe fayeds sell their entire stake in house of fraser in a new public offering of the company .\nfraser began adding new stores in the years following the war , and by 1948 , the year the company went public , fraser had already built up a chain of 15 stores . the following decade was to see still stronger growth , primarily through acquisitions .\nin 1984 , rowland\nparked\nhis 30 percent of house of fraser with egypt ' s fayed brothers - - or so he thought . in 1985 , the fayeds turned their back on rowland and reached an agreement with the house of fraser to acquire the rest of the company ' s shares . for this , the fayeds paid \u00a3600 million . rowland counterattacked , convincing friends in the british government to launch an investigation into the fayeds ( the investigation , the results of which were never published but later leaked , asserted that the fayeds had misrepresented their wealth at the time of the house of fraser purchase ) . yet the sale stood and house of fraser was taken off the public market .\ndespite the company ' s new commitment to organic growth - - and despite its failure to acquire allders - - it had not ruled out other acquisitions . as chief executive john coleman told the guardian in march 2001 :\nconsolidation would still be a good thing . we are about as small as you can be [ to operate efficiently ] and there are lots of smaller players out there who cannot afford the investment in a systems and supply chain that we ' ve put in over the last five years . there would be significant costs you could take out . we could support another 20 or 30 stores .\nprincipal subsidiaries : house of fraser ( stores ) ltd . ; house of fraser ( finance ) ltd ; bl fraser ltd ( 50 % ) .\nprincipal competitors : arcadia group plc ; debenhams plc ; harrods holdings ; james beattie plc ; marks and spencer plc ; n brown group plc ; new look plc ; next plc ; otto versand gmbh & co . ; selfridges plc .\ncole , cheryl ,\nfraser ' s high street hopes ,\nbirmingham post , september 26 , 2001 , p . 17 .\ndeshmukh , anita ,\nthe more , the better ,\nbirmingham post , september 28 , 2000 , p . 24 .\nfinch julia ,\nhouse of fraser is in shopping mood ,\nguardian , march 29 , 2001 .\ngriffin , jon ,\nthe fight is on ,\nevening mail , september 26 , 2001 , p . 24 .\n- - - - - - ,\nhouse of fraser expands ,\nevening mail , march 28 , 2001 , p . 43 .\nhughes , chris ,\nhouse of fraser looks brighter ,\nindependent , june 15 , 2001 , p . 23 .\njagger , suzy ,\nhouse of fraser ,\nmirror , september 26 , 2001 , p . 23 .\npottinger , george , the winning counter : hugh fraser and harrods , london : hutchinson , 1971 .\nyates , andrew ,\nhouse of fraser plans \u00a3300m expansion ,\nindependent , january 19 , 1998 , p . 18 .\nsource : international directory of company histories , vol . 45 . st . james press , 2002 .\nalma house , situated in high street to the immediate east of the mermaid hotel , was , most likely , originally built in the late seventeenth or early eighteenth century as a private town house of two storeys and three bays . certainly by the early part of the nineteenth century it had been converted into shop premises .\na known early occupier of alma house was draper joseph penny , born in west coker in 1821 , who ran a draper ' s shop at alma house from 1845 . in 1851 was listed in the census living above the premises with his wife mary , a draper ' s assistant , a draper ' s apprentice and a house servant . joseph ran his drapery at alma house for eleven years before selling his business ( although most likely not the freehold of the premises ) to albert edwards in may 1856 . albert edwards ran his drapery business from alma house for the next twenty years or so , before moving his business into 8 high street ( mentioned above ) .\njohn gliddon was a tailor and outfitter , specialising in ladies ' millinery and gentlemen ' s hats and by september 1908 was running his drapery at alma house . he was the local agent for the cloth from puller & sons , the perth dye works . as his predecessors at alma house , gliddon also ran all aspects of the undertaking business ; from mourning wear for all the family , to appropriate cloths to drape over the coffin and bier . it even hired out funeral carriages and horses .\njohn gliddon died on 27 march 1947 aged 66 , but the business continued . edwin snell ' s directory of 1954 listed john gliddon & co of 3 high street twice ; as\nmilliner & ladies ' outfitters\nand as\nundertakers\n. gliddon ' s later had an outlet in princes street .\na double notice placed in the 13 may 1856 edition of the western flying post by both the outgoing joseph penny and the incoming albert edwards .\na typical albert edward advertisement , placed in the 22 december 1857 edition of the western flying post . albert would advertise very regularly throughout his occupation of alma house .\nalbert edward ' s advertisement in the 30 june 1865 edition of the western gazette .\nby the time this advertisement for the opening of the new town & county supply stores in high street ( later the premises of thomas clements ) was placed in the 14 july 1882 edition of the western gazette , benjamin penny was owner of both the new t & c stores as well as the drapery in alma house on the opposite side of the road .\nbenjamin penny ' s advertisement in whitby ' s yeovil almanack advertiser of 1888 .\na typical benjamin penny advertisement , this in the 4 may 1894 edition of the western gazette .\nthis postcard of high street , probably dating to the 1930s or 1940s , shows alma house at dead centre - the short , two - storey white building with a parapet and awnings .\nthe centre section of the previous photograph enlarged to show alma house at centre .\nplease note that i don ' t own the copyright to most of the monochrome photos . copyright belongs to the photographer or his heirs for 70 years after the death of the photographer - not any old tom , dick or harry who happens to have a print , postcard or a digital copy on their website , etc . if any photographer has a genuine claim to the copyright of any of these photos , please contact me and i ' ll either acknowledge or remove them as appropriate\ni have written several electronic books on an eclectic range of subjects including bayonets of the world , the ww2 taunton stop line , medieval carved bench ends of south somerset and italian futurism . i also hold a stock of more than 250 , 000 ebooks for kindles , etc .\ni am happy to receive emails in connection with this site , especially if they offer additional information , images or constructive comments . please be aware , however , that there is no ' e ' on my surname .\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 .\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 .\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 .\nthey began with two shops that had become four by 1896 , including a millinery and ironmongery business .\nit became known as plummer roddis and tyrrell and then plummer roddis in 1898 when the tyrrells relinquished their interest . a few years later , alterations were begun on the gervis place side that took until 1916 to complete .\nthe property on old christchurch road was sold to a pension property unit trust company .\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\n\u00a9copyright 2001 - 2018 . this site is part of newsquest ' s audited local newspaper network . a gannett company . newsquest media group limited , loudwater mill , station road , high wycombe , buckinghamshire . hp10 9ty ( 1676637 ) registered in england & wales\nover the last 40 yrs the changes we have seen to our high streets and local shops have been as drastic as any in technology .\nwhen i was young most of the shopping was done in traditional shops including the local butchers , bakers , grocers and newsagents .\nover the years as supermarkets appeared some of those traditional shops closed down and small corner shops selling many of the same things started to appear , often staying open much later than the new supermarkets .\nas the supermarkets stayed open for longer and longer hours even many of the small corner shops disappeared . as the supermarkets ( hyper markets ) have grown larger and more have appeared other areas of shopping which have been affected include clothing , hardware , car spares and many other areas .\nwe have created this section hoping to get memories from those who ran and those who shopped at the traditional butchers , bakers and greengrocers and your views on what we have lost due to these changes .\nas consumers we have gained through better prices often more consistent quality and often better choice but are we really better off .\nthe growth of the supermarket has been the success story in our times , when they first appeared some specialised in fruit , vegetables and food items and others went for the opposite way with non food as the core of the business , but slowly they have converged and built bigger and bigger out of town stores and now sell anything from paint to toys to a mouse for your computer to fresh bananas . as they have grown a few very powerful forces in supermarket retailing dominate the market in each country .\nwalmart in the us has become the countries 2nd largest employer selling any and every thing in massive super stores and have caused many small specialist retailers to close as they can not compete with pricing , and walmart has also expanded into other countries sometimes buying existing supermarket chains and expanding them . many consumers do complain about the loss of local specialist stores in their towns but are often the same people who shop at walmart .\ntesco are the dominant player in the uk with large superstores in out of town shopping areas with easy and free parking and like walmart in the us continue to expand in the uk and abroad , but in comparison to walmart in the us do still have a number of major competitors including asda walmart , morrisons , waitrose etc .\nin canada the dominant supermarket chain is loblaw companies limited but due to its trading under some 15 different brand names with 1600 stores most people think that metro is the largest with some 500 plus supermarkets .\nwoolworths limited is the largest supermarket chain in australia and new zealand trading under it ' s own name and other trading names and is the largest food retailer in australia and new zealand .\nas supermarkets and hyper markets become bigger and attack other areas of retailing ( i . e . car tyres batteries and car spares ) we will continue to see changes to our traditional shops with many not being able to compete and others changing to suit any niches that the big supermarkets do not want to enter , also we must remember that many of these giants of retailing have created an internet presence that goes beyond the goods they sell in their stores to attack even more market sectors .\nthe traditional corner shop has evolved by trying to find areas where the larger supermarkets have left an opening including longer opening hours , local produce , wider range of books and magazines , better choice of sweets and confectionery , lottery ticket sales , but as supermarkets continue to change and evolve it is becoming harder to find an area that can be profitable .\nthe large supermarkets are also changing by building smaller express stores often as part of a gas / petrol station which can provide the longer opening hours .\nover the last few years many of the corner shops have been run by immigrants as they are willing to work the long hours and have an extended family willing to help with the hours needed to survive , but they are also starting to adapt to the market changes and are moving into the petrol / gas stations which also require long hours to succeed and adapt the sales area to create a corner shop inside the confines of gas retailing business .\nif you ever watch a programme about the 50 ' s or 60 ' s you realise how much the art of advertising has changed and how the art of selling through advertising has changed , this applies to tv advertising , movie advertising , newspapers and magazines .\nwhen i think back one of the most striking changes is how much the tobacco industry advertised before governments realised the high cost on our health of smoking and have closed of most areas of advertising and sponsorship to tobacco companies trying to protect the younger generation from the effects .\nthe other change i have noticed is how differently women are portrayed between the 50 ' s and now as women were not a significant part of the workforce so were target ted in a different way .\nthey also produced a special christmas catalogue that was full of toys and became known as the\nwish book\n, for kids perhaps because of the number of toys in it .\nover the next 50 years hundreds more home shopping catalogues appeared which would be sent to peoples homes and they would choose the items and order and pay for them and up till the advent of the internet were a common way for shopping for those who did not live in a city .\nin the uk the home shopping catalogue appeared much later in late 1930 ' s when john moores the founder of littlewoods football pools decided he wanted to do something new after his success with the football pools .\navon cosmetics was one of the few companies that flourished in both the usa and the uk using agents who would earn commission on each sale , they would take the latest catalogue together with samples for smell etc to a ladies home and leave the catalogue for 1 week and then go back to collect the order , many women who spent time at home used avon as a way of meeting new friends at the same time as earning a little money .\nthe idea of tv shopping is an extension from the original adverts on tv where the problem for the advertisers was they could only have a short time to make their pitch for the product they were selling .\nover the years a number of additional options have become available including using a full programming slot as an infomercial on major tv channels where they could fully demonstrate the product and it ' s virtues , another option that appeared together with the growth of cable tv was a channel dedicated to selling products together with providing the ability to buy instantly through the telephone or on the internet .\nin the 50 ' s , 60 , s , 70 ' s and 80 , s the normal way to buy milk was for delivery by a milkman who would start very early in the morning and milk would be delivered 365 days a year . some of this was due to the lack of fridges in many houses to keep the milk cold and fresh in the summer and this ensured fresh milk delivered each day . over the years as more homes had fridges to keep the milk fresh longer and more shops started selling milk often cheaper than the local milkman , they have all but disappeared .\nmany people never realised the additional service that came as part of milk delivery , they provided contact for older people to the outside world and it would often be the milkman who would find an older person in some sort of trouble and identify family or authorities to provide help .\nof the many traditional shops that existed i personally miss the small corner sweet shop the most , many of the areas that have been taken over by supermarkets have improved choice for the consumer , but the loss of the traditional sweet shop has not improved choice in general the sweets on supermarket shelves are the same in every supermarket whoever owns it and is very limited .\nthe most likely place to find the a traditional grocer is in the local markets often selling local produce that are in season and this then allows them to compete in this area with supermarket prices .\nin canada the post offices have become a mix of company owned offices and franchise owned and is run by canada post .\nthe traditional independent toyshop that existed many years ago has nearly disappeared but has been replaced by large chains due to the increased buying power , but even they have come under pressure from the larger and larger supermarkets in out of town shopping areas that are creating larger and larger toy sales areas and during the christmas season when the highest percentage of toys are sold increase the shelf space selling toys at discounted prices .\ntogether with the changes in toy shops over the years , some toys that have been sold for many years for example barbie ' s are still selling well today and a new breed of toys has appeared driven by the cheaper cost of electronics ranging from small hand held computer games and electronic teaching tools for children which are both fun to play with and educational .\nwhen i was much younger most kids used bicycles as the main form of transport the roads were quieter and safer and our bikes were solidly built often with only 3 gears .\nin the us co - operatives such as ace hardware or true value can still compete by using the combined buying power of a large number of small retailers to compete on price , and can still offer the personal service and knowledge to compete with the majors .\nin the uk it has become harder and harder but many small traditional hardware shops do survive through the help , time , knowledge and assistance they can provide for the man or woman wanting to do maintenance of their homes which can not be obtained from the larger organisations .\nthe traditional shop selling fresh fish like the local butcher has suffered with the changes in the retail industry and supermarkets in particular , when combined with new food regulations from government it has become harder and harder to compete and survive . the public buying habits have also changed as younger consumers appear as they are used to seeing their fish all preprocessed ready for cooking .\nas the market has matured a number of specialist shops targeting specific areas of fashion i . e . lingerie , goth , accessories , formal have evolved and there is also specialist targeting by age , men ' s , women ' s , teenagers , childrens , and infants .\nfurniture shops are possibly one of the lesser affected shops from the changes in retailing and they appear to have survived and prospered , i suspect due to the choice they can offer over the other forms of retailing and that the consumer is often looking for furniture in their homes that goes with what they see in their minds also because unlike many other areas of shopping they are willing to spend more time and money to make the furniture in their home a personal thing to reflect their personality , also the range of styles and quality is only limited by the craftsman .\nthe plymouth blitz , concentrated in seven devastating german air raids over march and april 1941 , left plymouth reportedly the most heavily damaged city in the country and destroyed its medieval centre .\nin this bleakest period of the war when much energy was focused on sheer survival , plymouth city council looked to the future . plymouth would be rebuilt but not merely rebuilt \u2013 it would be re - imagined : redesigned and reconstructed as a city for a new era in which rational planning served the needs of the common people .\non 1 september 1941 the city council agreed that a redevelopment plan be prepared . that plan \u2013 a plan for plymouth \u2013 was prepared by sir patrick abercrombie , the leading town planner of the day , in conjunction with the city engineer james paton watson . it was ready by september 1943 and approved by the council in the following year .\nso far , so good but history is awash with abandoned blueprints and failed ideas . plymouth made good on these aspirations . firstly , it lobbied parliament \u2013 in conjunction with many other local councils \u2013 for the comprehensive planning and compulsory purchase powers vital to large - scale projects enshrined in the 1944 town and country planning act .\nand then it acted . it was the first british city to begin reconstruction in april 1947 ; the first new buildings opened in 1951 .\nabercrombie\u2019s plan was visionary , owing most to the designs of new delhi and canberra and the 19th century beaux - arts ideals which shaped washington dc and paris . the city centre itself would be divided into functional precincts reflecting varied urban roles including retail , offices , culture and civic government .\nhowever , it was the design of the city centre which was most radical . the war had destroyed old street patterns already strained by modern demands . they were replaced by an orderly grid centred on one grand axis running north - south from the railway station to the grand open space of the hoe surrounded by a ring road connecting the major transit arteries . to professor jeremy gould this was ( 1 ) :\nan egalitarian grid , spacious , airy , uncomplicated , accessible and gapingly open to all \u2013 the very model in stone , brick , glass and metal of the post - war welfare edifice .\ntime and the judgment of altered aesthetics are not always kind to plans of such ambition and scale . there may appear some merit to the criticism of those who have complained subsequently of a certain cold uniformity ; there is more so to those who note neglect and decline . to gould , what is needed now \u2018above all is a little love\u2019 and this blog at least will give a little love to the vision and original execution of the plan for plymouth .\nthe architects certainly were not so naive as to ignore the potential missteps inherent in such planning . in fact , street elevations were \u2018composed en masse as a series of highly contrived symmetries and asymmetries , with major to minor rhythms . \u2019 ( 2 ) corners and terminations were equally carefully contrived to please the eye . the images below show the real aesthetic quality of plymouth\u2019s streetscapes \u2013 a far cry from the brutalist label sometimes attached .\nderry\u2019s cross ( c ) plymouth : 20th century city . the western section contained the offices of the new nationalised industries .\nwhilst slower , more organic \u2013 messier \u2013 growth might have given a more comfortable and \u2018human\u2019 feel to the plan , plymouth didn\u2019t have this option . instead the council chose boldly not only to face but to embrace the future and create a new city ( 3 ) :\nplymouth represented the architecture of the future \u2013 clean , bright , democratic and , most of all , optimistic .\nmuch of the architecture remains stunning and captures still the optimism of the era .\nnational provincial bank ( c ) plymouth man . bronze doorways , granite - clad columns and a venetian glass fa\u00e7ade \u2013 a fitting termination to royal parade .\npearl assurance house ( c ) plymouth man . part of the grand gateway to armada square from royal parade and the great square in front of the civic centre .\ncivic centre and council house ( c ) plymouth man . 14 stories high , lavishly finished , the civic centre \u2018expresses the aspirations of a confident authority at the height of its powers\u2019 .\nin the affluent fifties and sixties , such optimism may have seen well - placed . 50 , 000 worked in the dockyards , plymouth was doing well . now that number is just 2 , 500 and the city has fallen on harder times . the future envisaged in the 1940s didn\u2019t quite materialise and the city is having to reinvent itself once more .\nthat , in a sense , is true of the city centre too . straitened finances combined with an antipathy towards the modernist architecture of the post - war period led to serious decline . but plymouth is resilient and that is changing . a new generation is overseeing a \u2018scale of regeneration\u2019 claimed as \u2018second only to the post - war regeneration period\u2019 . ( 4 )\nthe coop lives on but there was a time when up to 25 per cent of the adult population were members .\nthere are more listed fifties\u2019 buildings in plymouth than anywhere other than london . jeremy gould and the architecture centre devon and cornwall are fighting for it despite recent funding cuts . english heritage is defending it as a city \u2018as representative of its time as bath and york . \u2019 ( 6 )\nthis is great . but the task for all is to ensure that the label twentieth century city is not an epitaph to the past but a call to the future which captures the dynamism and idealism of former generations and gives momentum to the present .\n( 2 ) jeremy gould and the institute for historic building conservation , \u2018 the architecture of the plan for plymouth \u2019 , september 2006 .\nthe essential online source is plymouth : twentieth century city . my grateful thanks to the architecture centre devon and cornwall for making available the text and photos of this site and their hard - copy heritage trail buildings guide . visit the city and support their efforts .\nthe online encyclopaedia of plymouth history contains information on a plan for plymouth and much else beside .\na wonderful documentary film on the plan , the way we live ( 1946 ) is available on youtube . its director , jill craigie , met michael foot , mp for plymouth devonport , whilst shooting the film and they married three years later .\ncommentary and stills from the film and the images of the original artwork included above can be found at cyberheritage . co . uk .\nmy thanks to plymouth man for allowing use of some of the images to be found in his informative and well - illustrated celebration of postwar plymouth on flickr .\nother contemporary images above are taken with permission from simon cadman\u2019s twentieth century society flickr page on plymouth .\nam going to enjoy this piece . plymouth city centre not always appreciated , especially town hall buiding , council desperate to demolish it . luckily it\u2019s been preserved , but council poor custodian ,\nhope i did it justice . i know it\u2019s been a struggle to get the city centre the recognition it deserves .\nthe centre of plymouth is an abominable disaster . it encompasses all that is dreadful about 1950s architecture . abercrombie et al did more damage to plmouth , and in the centre the council demolished more buildings than the blitz . pull the lotdown , including the new appaling drake circus complex and get a proper architect\u2026 . ! ! !\ngreat article ! do you know if the pannier market was part of the original plan for the city centre , or was it designed much later ? it appears to me more genuinely modernist that the stuff off royal parade , which exhibits traces of art - deco .\ni don\u2019t what the naysayers want from all of this \u2013 opulent gothic and / or neo - classical architecture one would assume , or mock - tudor facades perhaps . the new drake circus complex is awful though .\npingback : post - industrial plymouth was broke . so it took business into its own hands | aditya chakrabortty | opinion | android lover\npingback : post - industrial plymouth was broke . so it took business into its own hands | aditya chakrabortty \u2013 planet news\npingback : post - industrial plymouth was broke . so it took business into its own hands \u2013 urltoken\npingback : the alternatives post - industrial plymouth was broke . so it took business into its own hands \u2014 urltoken\nenter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email .\narchitects for social housing ( ash ) has been set up to respond architecturally to london\u2019s housing crisis .\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\npopular : trivia , history , america , television , tv , usa , geography , cities , . . . more\npopular : trivia , history , america , television , tv , usa , geography , world , . . . more\nnigel went on to describe how the stones fell into different categories such as \u2013 manor , parish & town , military , leats and waterworks , turnpikes , commemorative plaques , railways and private boundaries ."]}
{"id": 55565, "summary": [{"text": "dress clothes are clothing that is less formal than formal wear but more formal than casual wear .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "the term is considered a secular version of sunday clothes and church clothes , which signifies clothes worn by some christians to a sunday mass . ", "topic": 11}], "title": "dress clothes", "paragraphs": ["free pressing of your new clothes . we\u2019ll make your new clothes look perfect before you leave !\nthese stores are budget - friendly , accessible and have * very * cute clothes .\nyour little man will be dressed to the nines with boys\u2019 dress clothes from kohl\u2019s . you\u2019ll find plenty of boys\u2019 dress pants to keep him looking perfectly polished . top off his formal look with boys\u2019 dress shirts .\nfree alterations done by our in - house tailors . clothes ready the next day if needed !\nformal attire does not mean suits and ties ! it is a substantially higher dress code , requiring clothes that most men don ' t own .\nbiggest in stock selection sizes of men\u2019s and boy\u2019s dress clothes in northeast pa . boys suits / sport coats up to size 20 and men\u2019s up to size 72 !\nthe foreign office agrees : \u201cwomen should dress modestly in public areas . clothes should cover the tops of the arms and legs , and underwear should not be visible .\nas usual , mark twain said it best :\nclothes make the man . naked people have little or no influence in society .\nbuy clothes that fit . often , it can feel better to wear clothes that are a bit bigger on you than you would normally wear . however , if you wear pants with a 36\nwaist and you get something with a 38\n, it will look loose and frumpy .\nwe are the only men\u2019s store in the area with 2 tailors on site so we can offer free alterations to make your new clothes fit perfectly .\nwomen should dress modestly when in public areas like shopping malls . clothes should cover the tops of the arms and legs , and underwear should not be visible . swimming attire should be worn only on beaches or at swimming pools , the fco warns .\nwear things that you ' re comfortable with . part of the reason you wear nicer clothes , aside from fitting in with your current event , is to boost confidence . if you can ' t enjoy how you look , or your clothes don ' t feel natural , you ' ll fidget , squirm , and grimace your way to undoing all your hard work .\nput on a skirt , khakis , or dress pants paired with long sleeve or three - quarter sleeve tops . a casual dress and flats are options as well .\nwith so many different dress codes out there , it can be difficult to know what to wear , even when the type of dress requested is stated on the invitation .\ndress conservatively when visiting mosques or a shrine , advises the fco , and follow the dress codes posted outside each one , says terry richardson , telegraph travel\u2019s turkey expert .\n\u201cyou should not wear swimming attire in public areas , except on tourist beaches or swimming pools . women wearing shorts , or tight - fitting clothes , are likely to attract attention\u201d it adds .\nwomen\u2019s clothes should cover the legs and upper arms . men should cover their chests . what may be acceptable in the tourist resort areas , such as sharm el sheikhi , may not be in cairo .\nwear a shorter dress with some frill . the classic little black dress makes for great cocktail attire , and is the easiest to show your personality by accessorizing to suit your mood .\nwear trousers and a dress shirt with a leather loafer , oxfords , or a slip - on shoe . pair with a blazer or sport coat . avoid showing up with wrinkles or clothes one size too big , too small , or in a non - coordinating color . a tie is optional .\nboys ( 8 - 20 ) dockers\u00ae reversible faux leather dress belt reverses from brown to black .\nboys ( 8 - 20 ) dockers\u00ae reversible dress belt with a square buckle . faux leather .\ngraduate from the art institute of seattle , decode what to wear for the following dress codes .\njordan is a conservative society . you should dress modestly and behave courteously , the fco warns .\nif you receive a semi - formal invitation , give yourself plenty of time for the rental process . expect it to take several weeks from your first fitting and outfit selection for the clothes to arrive and be adjusted .\nislam is the state religion in oman and both sexes tend to dress conservatively , with men generally wearing an ankle length collarless gown called a dishdasha and women a long black dress called an abaya .\nover time , the skills and tricks you learn for one outfit will carry over to other situations . don ' t overwhelm yourself by trying to buy hundreds of dollars worth of clothes for every possible event that you don ' t even know you ' re going to yet . get clothes for the dinner date you ' re going on next week and the experience you get there will inform what type of shoes you should wear to the office .\na\nbusiness\nor\nbusiness dress\ncode means one thing for men : matched suits .\nhere we explain the dress code guidelines for visitors to iran , and other popular muslim tourist destinations .\ndear lifehacker , i admit that i ' m not the snappiest dresser . i know how to keep my clothes clean and ironed and whatnot , but i don ' t always know what i should wear and i don ' t look quite as neat and professional as my friends and coworkers . how can i learn to dress better ?\nwhile morocco may be more relaxed about dress codes than other muslim countries , women , especially when travelling alone , may attract unwanted attention . to minimise hassle , you should dress modestly , the fco warns .\ndress up in a long gown , cocktail dress , or snazzy separates . accessorize with the latest trends , such as feathers , sequins , sheer fabrics , and capes . show off your personality with every detail .\n\u201cthe vast majority of omanis , especially in non - urban areas , dress modestly ,\nshe added .\ndescription : dress your young gentleman to look his best in this fine joseph abboud dress shirt . it has all the details of a men ' s shirt with a spread collar button placket chest pocket and barrel cuffs .\nbefore you go out to buy anything new , the first place you should go shopping is your own closet . if you ' re an adult with a job , you ' re probably covered for at least three situations : work , social outings , and lazy home clothes . some of your clothes may serve multiple purposes ( for example , the jeans you go out in may be comfortable enough to watch netflix in ) , but you can probably put together outfits for at least these situations .\nriyadh is the capital of the central region of saudi arabia , and of the country . it is a deeply conservative city and women should dress modestly when in public areas like shopping malls . clothes should cover the tops of the arms and legs , and underwear should not be visible . swimming attire should be worn only on beaches or at swimming pools , the fco adds .\n: wear a pencil skirt or dress pants , paired with a silk or button - down top and high heels .\nwhile the egyptian tourism ministry doesn\u2019t state any specific strict dress codes , being a predominantly muslim country , tourists to egypt are advised to dress modestly , especially in rural areas , mosques and souqs ( markets ) , the fco states .\nboys ( 8 - 20 ) retro dress shirt set includes a long sleeve , dress shirt with a point collar and an argyle print clip on tie . shirt : 55 % cotton , 45 % polyester . machine wash . tumble dry .\nizod long sleeve woven oxford dress shirt with left chest pocket . 55 % cotton , 45 % polyester . machine wash .\nonce you narrow down which situations you want to dress for , you can start searching for appropriate looks . the sources for these won ' t always be the same . for example , you can find advice on how to dress for work right here on lifehacker , but you may have to turn to other sites for the perfect dress to wear to the club .\nboys ( 8 - 20 ) izod dress shirt and tie set includes a clip on print tie and a long sleeve , spread collar dress shirt with a chest pocket . shirt , 55 % cotton , 45 % polyester . machine wash . tumble dry .\ndress codes not only apply to events , but they can also apply to your place of employment or profession . check out this\nthese days , when we hear the phrase\ndress code\nwe ' re most likely to associate it with workplace rules .\nlebanon is part muslim , part christian . in many areas you will find dress codes more relaxed than in other countries of the region , but the fco advises travellers should still dress modestly when visiting religious sites and when it\u2019s clear that local people expect it .\ngussy up in a floor - length ball gown . a very dressy cocktail dress may be acceptable depending on the venue of the event .\na slight variation is the\npreferred\ndress code : like\noptional ,\nthis leaves it up to the guests , but with the indication that the hosts would like guests to dress to the maximum standard if at all possible .\npreferred\nleaves a graceful out for guests who absolutely can ' t meet the dress code , while\noptional\nleaves it up to their tastes and preferences entirely .\nin 2013 , stricter dress codes were enforced at the unesco world heritage site , and a plastic mannequin dressed in a robe and headscarf was reported to have been placed in the walkway of the entrance to the blue mosque to serve as a model of how visitors should dress .\nin general , you ' re better off showing up with a jacket and tie , and then stripping one or both off if you find yourself too overdressed . it ' s easy to dress a blazer or sports jacket and slacks down , but hard to dress a plain shirt up .\nthe website also adds that women\u2019s arms should not be left bare and their legs should be covered down to the ankles , though feet can be bare and sandals are permitted . while women ' s bodies \u201cshould be covered with loose clothes like [ a ] man shirt , coat or manteau\u201d , \u201ctight jeans are no problem\u201d .\nfrom boys\u2019 dress socks to shoes , kohl\u2019s meets all his formal style needs . shop kohl\u2019s for weddings , parties and other black - tie events .\ndon ' t let the diminutive phrasing fool you \u2014 semi - formal attire is still the strictest dress code most of us will wear in our lives .\npair it with a white dress shirt , a conservative tie , and black leather oxfords , and you ' re \u2014 no pun intended \u2014 in business .\nfinally , in rare cases you may run into an invitation where the listed dress code doesn ' t seem accurate \u2014 for example , i was once invited to a wedding that requested a\nformal\ndress code , but i knew from speaking with the groom that he was only wearing a business suit . since the hosts will always be wearing the most formal interpretation of the event ' s dress code , i knew that meant they only wanted nice - looking suits , not true formal wear .\nand there you have it . that ' s all you need to know about dressing to meet social dress codes as a man . easy , wasn ' t it ?\nboys ( 4 - 7 ) kidzworld 5 piece set includes a lapel collar jacket with a 3 button closure and long sleeves , a print clip on tie , long sleeve button front dress shirt with a point collar and a button front vest . also includes a pair of dress pants with a straight leg . set , 100 % polyester . machine\u2026\nboys ( 8 - 20 ) goldtoe\u00ae 3 pack of microfiber crew length dress socks 95 % nylon , 4 % spandex , 1 % other . machine wash . tumble dry .\nincorporate trendy prints in with your tie and a dressy shirt . mix fabrics such as a silk blazer and a dress shirt to create a formal , yet interesting , look .\nlook glamorous in a long gown , cocktail dress , or luxurious separates . accessorize with items such as long gloves , clutches , and jewelry to top off the whole look .\noman\u2019s shopping centres generally have signs clearly placed around them warning of the dress code expected , \u201d lizzie porter , who previously travelled to the country , told telegraph travel .\nif you haven\u2019t already saved space for formal wear in your wardrobe , we suggest that you do so right away . trust us , you won\u2019t regret it . not sure about what counts as formal wear for women ? let online shopping portals make your life easy . buy formal wear for women online , and you\u2019ll see just how simple shopping for clothes that are smart and timeless really is .\nno amount of googling will tell you that you look good . your body is unique and there are dozens of factors that can make an outfit that looks fantastic on one person look horrible on another ( or vice versa ) . your best shot at looking great is to have someone personally look at how clothes fit you . the more experience that person has with making fashion decisions , the better .\nboys ( 8 - 20 ) goldtoe\u00ae 3 pack dress rib crew socks . 85 % combed cotton , 7 % nylon , 5 % polyester and 3 % spandex . machine wash .\nboys ( 8 - 20 ) izod dress pants with belt loops , functional front and back pockets and a 24 inch inseam . 100 % polyester . machine wash . tumble dry .\nformal wear for men changes depending on the time of day : in daylight hours , it means morning dress with a tailcoat and vest , while at night it means white tie .\noccasionally dress codes will come with the word\noptional\nattached . this is mostly done at the higher levels of formality , i . e .\nblack tie optional .\ndescription : understated tonal stripes and a streamlined profile give these flat - front slacks a modern edge . they pair perfectly with a variety of dress shirts and the matching suit separates coat .\nlaura hunt , an image , fashion , and beauty consultant at freeway fashion , says you should always ask what to wear if you\u2019re invited to an event with an unfamiliar dress code .\ndescription : dress your young gentleman in this fine joseph abboud shirt . it has all the details of a men ' s shirt with a spread collar button placket chest pocket and barrel cuffs .\nwe have the largest inventory of men\u2019s and boy\u2019s dress suits , sport coats and slacks in the area with sizes for tall and big men in stock up to 60\u201d waist and size 72 coats .\nthere are additional dress requirements at certain religious sites . women may be asked to put on a chador ( a garment that covers the whole body except the face ) before entering , it adds .\nat the bare minimum , a\nbusiness casual\ninvitation still requires slacks or khakis ( not jeans ) and a collared shirt , as well as leather dress shoes and socks to match the trousers .\nit & apos ; s a pricey obligation , especially if you & apos ; re just starting out in the career world , so we & apos ; ve compiled a list of reliable , work - friendly stores that should comply with any budget . most items offered from these retailers are under $ 200 and generally within the double - digit price range . find out where you can stock up on affordable , stylish clothes for the office in the gallery below .\nunfortunately , universal understanding of social dress codes is going the way of cursive handwriting : it has an old - fashioned appeal to some people , but most of us don ' t bother with it anymore .\nwear a white dinner jacket , in a worsted wool , gabardine , linen , or cotton fabric material . pair this with a white dress shirt , bow tie , a cummerbund , and nice black leather shoes .\nwith an optional dress code , it is of course always appropriate to meet the listed code ( but not exceed it \u2014 you wouldn ' t wear white tie to a\nblack tie optional\nevent ) .\nthis isn ' t strictly speaking a dress code , but it is a request you will see from time to time on invitations , particularly to dressed - up but light - hearted affairs like brunches and church outings .\naccording to the dress code advice section of the website urltoken , said to be authorised by the iranian national tourist board and the iranian ministry of foreign affairs , while islamic dress codes are necessary in the country , \u201cthese rules are not observed very strict [ sic ] , especially for tourists and foreigners\u201d and should women forget to wear a hijab ( headscarf ) , \u201cthe maximum penalty will be a request ( usually in a kind way ) to make it correct\u201d .\nboys ( 8 - 20 ) izod dress shirt with long sleeves , a spread collar with a stretch collar and a clip on tie . 71 % cotton , 25 % polyester , 4 % spandex . machine wash . tumble dry .\nwear a button - down or a polo shirt , paired with khakis , or dress pants . if you so desire , layer with a v - neck sweater , a blazer , or a sport coat . a tie is optional .\nparis hilton may be everyone ' s favorite airhead , but you don ' t want to dress like her at the office . and face it , guys : that muscle t - shirt doesn ' t flatter your teddy - bear tummy .\nwear a dress that would be appropriate for brunch or afternoon tea . it should fall to , or slightly above , the knee , and not be too sparkly or low - cut . incorporate a jacket or shawl to cover the arms .\nboys ( 8 - 20 ) izod dress pants feature a flat front , front and back pockets , a straight leg and a 30 inch inseam . 60 % polyester , 36 % rayon , 4 % wool . machine wash . tumble dry .\nboys ( 8 - 20 ) izod dress pants feature a flat front , front and back pockets , a straight leg and a 30 inch inseam . 60 % polyester , 32 % rayon , 8 % wool . machine wash . tumble dry .\nlike formal wear , semi - formal attire changes based on time of day . in the evening it is the familiar black tie ( tuxedo ) ensemble , while in the daytime the stroller ( a relaxed alternative to morning dress ) is appropriate .\nboys ( 4 - 7 ) izod set includes a long sleeve point collar dress shirt with a button front closure and a regular fit . also includes a clip on tie . 55 % cotton , 45 % polyester . machine wash . tumble dry .\navoid wearing denim , tennis shoes , and cotton tees . instead , opt for silk pants , dress pants , or a skirt . pair with a patent leather flat , or one with nice embellishments such as a bow , buckle , or a print .\nonce the word\ncasual\nis on the invitation , however , a fair amount of flexibility is permitted . blazers or sports jackets are the dressiest look within the code , while sweaters or dress shirts without a top layer are more dressed - down .\nboys ( 8 - 20 ) chaps dress pants with stretch wrinkle resistant material , belt loops , front and back pockets and a straight leg with a 24 inch inseam . 63 % polyester , 33 % rayon , 4 % spandex . machine wash . tumble dry .\nboys ( 8 - 20 ) izod dress pants feature a husky fit , a flat front , front and back pockets , a straight leg and a 30 inch inseam . 60 % polyester , 32 % rayon , 8 % wool . machine wash . tumble dry .\nthe most conventional dress casual outfit for a man is a navy blue blazer with light to medium gray slacks or khakis . ( this is such a common dressed - down alternative to full business attire that it ' s sometimes called\nthe california suit .\n)\n{\nname\n:\njoseph abboud boys light blue dress shirt\n,\nstock\n:\n,\nurl\n:\nurltoken\n,\nid\n:\ntmw _ 52yw _ 02\n,\nprice\n:\n$ 29 . 99\n,\nunit _ price\n:\n$ 29 . 99\n,\nbrand\n:\njoseph abboud\n,\ncategory\n:\nboys \\ / boys ' dress shirts\n,\ndimension11\n:\n,\ndimension37\n:\nnone\n}\n{\nname\n:\njoseph abboud boys white dress shirt & tie set\n,\nstock\n:\n,\nurl\n:\nurltoken\n,\nid\n:\ntmw _ 52yy _ 01\n,\nprice\n:\n$ 39 . 99\n,\nunit _ price\n:\n$ 39 . 99\n,\nbrand\n:\njoseph abboud\n,\ncategory\n:\nboys \\ / boys ' dress shirts\n,\ndimension11\n:\n,\ndimension37\n:\nnone\n}\n{\nname\n:\njoseph abboud boys blue dress shirt & tie set\n,\nstock\n:\n,\nurl\n:\nurltoken\n,\nid\n:\ntmw _ 52yy _ 02\n,\nprice\n:\n$ 39 . 99\n,\nunit _ price\n:\n$ 39 . 99\n,\nbrand\n:\njoseph abboud\n,\ncategory\n:\nboys \\ / boys ' dress shirts\n,\ndimension11\n:\n,\ndimension37\n:\nnone\n}\ndesigned with a flat front for a modern look , these slacks can be worn with a variety of dress shirts or the matching separates coat . 65 % polyester , 35 % rayon . flat front . pre - finished bottom . matching coat sold separately . imported . dry clean only\nthere is a certain amount of leeway at social events , particularly daytime ones , so if you prefer a lighter gray suit or a dark brown one , those are acceptable . for the most part , though ,\nbusiness dress\nmeans the more formal end of men ' s suits .\nboys ( 8 - 20 ) izod set includes a long sleeve dress shirt a stretch point collar , button front closure and a regular fit . also includes a bow tie with an all over print . 71 % cotton , 25 % polyester , 4 % spandex . machine wash . tumble dry .\nboys ( 4 - 7 ) izod dress blazer features a 2 button closure , long sleeves , 3 faux front pockets , an interior pocket and a smooth fabric lining . body : 60 % polyester , 32 % rayon , 8 % wool . lining : 100 % polyester . dry clean only .\nhere at fashionista , we & apos ; re lucky enough to dress up in outfits we & apos ; d normally throw on if we were outside of the office . ( those who work in a creative work environment are usually able to wear whatever they want \u2014 as long as it & apos ; s presentable , of course . ) and while corporate offices are leaning towards a more business casual dress code , there are still working professionals who have to maintain a wardrobe that & apos ; s dedicated to their 9 - to - 5 routine . ( think tailored garments and modest dresses . )\nunderstated tonal stripes and a streamlined profile give these flat - front slacks a modern edge . they pair perfectly with a variety of dress shirts and the matching suit separates coat . 67 % polyester , 33 % rayon . flat front . pre - finished bottom . matching coat sold separately . imported . dry clean only\ndress your young gentleman to impress in this fine joseph abboud shirt . it has all the details of a men ' s shirt with a spread collar , button placket , chest pocket , and barrel cuffs . 60 % cotton , 40 % polyester . spread collar . chest pocket . joseph abboud . imported . dry clean only\nhowever , being well - dressed starts with being prepared for a situation . few people you see who look great in their outfits started by hitting the store right before they arrived . do a review of your closet . ask yourself if you would be ready , right now , to dress for the following type of events :\n\u201call of majid al futtaim\u2019s shopping malls have a courtesy policy in place , which is in line with the government policy on dress codes , to guide our visitors in wearing clothing that is culturally appropriate , and ensuring the comfort of all guests , \u201d a statement provided at the time to the newspaper by the mall read .\nsuit separates allow you to choose jacket , pant , and / or vest sizes separately for an ideal fit . this stylish vest completes your young gentleman ' s dress - wear look with ease . 69 % polyester , 29 % rayon , 2 % elastane . five button . fully lined . joseph abboud . imported . dry clean only\nif you own a tuxedo , put it on . if not , wear a suit in a dark color such as charcoal or black , paired with a white dress shirt , and a solid colored tie . make sure patterns are kept to a minimum and shoes are shined . accessorize your look with a pocket square and cuff links .\nif you ' re not comfortable with sharing pictures of yourself online ( and have some cash to spare ) , you can hire a personal shopper . in some cases , their whole job is to find the clothes you ' re looking for and bring them to you , but others will walk you through the process and provide feedback . alternatively , if you want to save that money , you can ask employees at clothing stores for feedback . don ' t take up all their time\u2014most of them have plenty of other duties to tend to\u2014but if you go to any type of dedicated outlets , many employees are not only inclined to have an eye for what looks good , but some of them are there specifically to help you find something that works for you .\nboys ( 4 - 7 ) izod dress pants features a flat front , a tab closure , a semi - elastic waist , a straight leg , and a button closure back pocket . there is an 18 inch inseam on a size 5 . 60 % polyester , 36 % rayon , 4 % wool . machine wash . tumble dry .\nit ' s a bit of an awkward situation , but in a case like that you should dress to match your hosts , rather than adhering to the written instructions and drawing attention to their error . don ' t even mention it to them \u2014 once the invitations are sent , there ' s nothing they can do about it anyway !\ntake gambia , newly declared an islamic republic , where female government workers have just been urged to \u201cuse head ties and neatly wrap their hair\u201d . these hapless civil servants may have been \u201curged\u201d , but for citizens of some countries , straying from the prescribed dress code is altogether more serious , carrying a prison sentence , fine or even public flogging .\nhowever , within the districts of amman such as abdoun and shmeisani , in large hotels and resorts , and petra , tourists , especially those travelling in tour groups , are said to be free to dress more casually . outside these areas , women are advised to wear knee - length dresses or loose trousers , and cover your shoulders and upper arms .\ndress the young gentleman to look his best in this joseph & feiss suit separates coat . suit separates allow you to choose coat and pant sizes separately for a better fit . 65 % polyester , 35 % rayon . two button . notch lapel . side vents . two flap pockets . fully lined . matching pieces sold separately . imported . dry clean only\nsome men own their own tuxedos , but for the most part this is another dress code that will force attendees to rent attire . use it sparingly , and only for events of great significance like weddings . it would be very unusual for anyone outside of the jet set to throw more than one or two semi - formal events in his or her lifetime !\nonce you ' ve narrowed down which occasions you want to focus on first , you can start tracking down outfits for specific events . is a suit overkill for a job interview ? what type of dress should you wear to a wedding ? how much do you have to spend on dinner before jeans are no longer okay ? ask these questions on a case by case basis .\nthe current foreign office advice for travel to iran outlines that islamic codes of behaviour and dress are strictly enforced . in any public place women must cover their heads with a headscarf , wear trousers ( or a floor length skirt ) , and a long - sleeved tunic or coat that reaches to mid - thigh or knee . men should wear long trousers and long - sleeve shirts .\ndress your young gentleman to impress in this fine joseph abboud shirt and tie set . it has all the details of a men ' s shirt and tie combo with a spread collar , button placket , chest pocket , and dotted black tie . shirt , 60 % cotton , 40 % polyester . tie , 100 % polyester . spread collar . chest pocket . clip on tie . joseph abboud . imported . dry clean only\ndress your young gentleman to impress in this fine joseph abboud shirt and tie set . it has all the details of a men ' s shirt and tie combo with a spread collar , button placket , chest pocket , and dotted blue tie . shirt , 60 % cotton , 40 % polyester . tie , 100 % polyester . spread collar . chest pocket . clip on tie . joseph abboud . imported . dry clean only\nmost modern guests will not be aware of the distinction . tuxedos at daytime events are a depressingly common occurrence nowadays . if you , as the host or hostess , wish men to come attired in strollers , it may be worth your while to print out a phrase such as\ndaytime semi - formal ( strollers for men )\nin the\nattire\nor\ndress code\nsection of your invitation . it ' s a bit clunky , but it prevents confusion .\n{\nname\n:\njoseph & feiss boys black suit separates slacks\n,\nstock\n:\n,\nurl\n:\nurltoken\n,\nid\n:\ntmw _ 32le _ 02\n,\nprice\n:\n$ 39 . 99\n,\nunit _ price\n:\n$ 39 . 99\n,\nbrand\n:\njoseph & feiss\n,\ncategory\n:\nboys \\ / boys ' dress slacks\n,\ndimension11\n:\n,\ndimension37\n:\nnone\n}\n{\nname\n:\njoseph & feiss boys gray stripe suit separates slacks\n,\nstock\n:\n,\nurl\n:\nurltoken\n,\nid\n:\ntmw _ 32le _ 34\n,\nprice\n:\n$ 19 . 99\n,\nunit _ price\n:\n$ 39 . 99\n,\nbrand\n:\njoseph & feiss\n,\ncategory\n:\nboys \\ / boys ' dress slacks\n,\ndimension11\n:\n,\ndimension37\n:\nclearance\n}\n{\nname\n:\njoseph & feiss boys blue suit separates slacks\n,\nstock\n:\n,\nurl\n:\nurltoken\n,\nid\n:\ntmw _ 32lk _ 32ll _ 14\n,\nprice\n:\n$ 19 . 99\n,\nunit _ price\n:\n$ 39 . 99\n,\nbrand\n:\njoseph & feiss\n,\ncategory\n:\nboys \\ / boys ' dress slacks\n,\ndimension11\n:\n,\ndimension37\n:\nclearance\n}\nalso , remember the cardinal rules in any kind of etiquette : follow the host and don ' t deviate too much from the crowd . if you ' re looking to dress for work , find out how your boss dresses ( as well as seasoned coworkers who are on your level ) . if you ' re going to a wedding , you don ' t want to upstage the bride and groom , but you should fit in with most of the guests . when you ' ve got that down , and you can be happy with what you see in the mirror , you ' re already ahead of the curve .\nit ' s safe to say that fashion is an evolving thing\u2014women don ' t dress the same today as we did in the 1890 ' s ( or even , for that matter , as we did in the 1990 ' s ) . although it logically follows , few people realize that the etiquette around fashion also evolves . ( it ' s officially ok to wear white , even after labor day , folks ! trust . ) while some traditions hold fast for good reason\u2014for example , unless specifically requested , never wear white to a wedding to avoid competing with or upstaging the bride on her big day\u2014it ' s time to leave others in the past , where they belong . here ' s a handy guide to help make sense of these new sartorial standards .\nyou ' re sure to score the best styles of every trend right here . look to asymmetrical structured tops and off - the - shoulder fluid blouses for those add - ons that make things like a pencil skirt or skinny jeans feel new again . look to colors like royal blue , siren red and purple to uplift all of the neutrals already in your closet . for one - stop fashion look to dresses in everything from classic sheath styles to the ever - so - trendy ruffled off - the - shoulder options in silk blends in colors like copper and silver . these are the fresh new frocks for the season . dress them down with a denim jacket or add a crushed velvet blazer plus tights and knee - 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fit stretch suit jacket\nmen ' s j . m . haggar premium classic - fit stretch suit separates\n\u00a9 2018 kohl\u2019s illinois , inc . , kohl\u2019s\u00ae and kohl\u2019s brand names are trademarks of kohl\u2019s illinois , inc .\nandroid , google play and the google play logo are trademarks of google inc . app store is a service mark of apple inc .\nplease read our privacy policy , california privacy policy , about our ads , legal notices , and california transparency in supply chains act .\nplease upgrade your browser . our site may not work properly for the browser you ' re using .\ntop menu , to open submenu links , press the up or down arrows on your keyboard . for moving to next top menu item , press tab key .\nare you a perfect fit member ? please create an account in order to get points on your purchases , see online order history and more .\nmessage and data rates may apply . by providing my mobile number , i agree to receive recurring marketing text messages at the mobile number provided that may be sent using an automated system . consent is not required to purchase goods or services from men ' s wearhouse . text stop to 66960 to opt out at any time . for info text help to 66960 . see mobile terms .\n\u00a9 2000 - 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barre .\nwe\u2019ve been family owned and operated for 70 years . in that time , we\u2019ve always made it our policy to have the best prices on the finest name brand men\u2019s clothing with the largest inventory in the area .\nthe only place with short , regular and extra long suits and sport coats in stock . we can fit men up to 7\u20192 height !\nthe only place in northeast pa with portly / executive fit suits & sport coats in stock .\nfree 1st class kranson\u2019s suit bag . this is a piece of luggage that you\u2019ll use over and over !\nthe children ' s place boys ' his pull - on cargo . . .\ncarter ' s boys ' toddler 3 - pack short - sleeve . . .\nbedtime bedwetting underwear for boys , s - m , 44 ct . ( packaging may vary )\nkoloa surf co . colorful tie - dye t - shirts in 17 colors . sizes : s - 4xl\nwhether you\u2019re looking for lightweight , activewear for your boy for running and playing , or straight - leg chinos and button - down shirts for an upcoming special event , urltoken carries boys\u2019 clothing for your choice of season , occasion , and function .\nonce you\u2019ve picked out tops for your little guy , you can also shop for bottoms . we carry many pants , shorts , and activewear among our boys\u2019 clothing . you can choose from durable and long - lasting blue jeans for a relaxed look , cargo pants for an adventurous and outdoorsy look , and chinos for a versatile look that can go with formal and casual apparel . for bright and sunny afternoons , we also have many brilliantly colored , durable shorts to inspire play and fun . our activewear can also ensure that your little guy will stay comfortable during sports and outdoor activities ."]}
{"id": 55572, "summary": [{"text": "luden 's is a brand of throat lozenge , currently manufactured and sold in the usa by prestige brands .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "their headquarters are in tarrytown , ny .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "its product family includes : wild cherry , orange , wild berry , honey lemon , honey licorice , kiwi-strawberry , wild honey , sugar-free wild cherry , blue raspberry , watermelon and original menthol . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "luden ' s", "paragraphs": ["luden\u2019s is a commonly dispensed cough drop for those suffering from a sore throat . luden\u2019s cough drops are known and sold as throat drops by luden\u2019s . marketed for sore , scratchy or dry throats , luden\u2019s comes in many flavors : wild cherry , honey lemon , honey licorice , original menthol and berry assortment . luden\u2019s throat drops are known for being tasty , so what exactly is in them ?\nit\u2019s a cough drop . no , it\u2019s a match . no , it\u2019s a cough drop and a match !\n: william h . luden is born on march 5 to jacob and sarah luden .\n: luden\u2019s opens a western division in san francisco . it now makes 500 products .\n: annie ritter luden dies . luden later marries his second wife , the former catherine fasig .\n: with 1 , 000 employees , luden\u2019s is the third - largest employer in berks county .\nfor over 130 years , luden ' s has been soothing irritated throats with uniquely good taste .\nwithin a few years , that man\u2019s name \u2014 luden \u2014 was literally on people\u2019s lips throughout the nation and , not long afterward , around the world .\n: boyd\u2019s city directory for reading lists luden as a confectioner at 35 n . fifth st . luden begins making moshie , a clear , hard candy , in his widowed mother\u2019s kitchen , behind the jewelry shop .\nfor over 130 years , luden ' s\u00ae throat drops have been soothing irritated throats with uniquely good taste .\n: hershey sells the luden\u2019s brand to pharmacia , although maintaining production of hershey products at eighth and walnut streets .\nthe damage dealt by luden ' s echo will apply spell effects from items as an area of effect ability .\n: food industries of philadelphia , whose principal is daniel w . dietrich , buys luden\u2019s for $ 6 . 5 million .\nwilliam h . luden was a confectioner , the inventor of the menthol cough drop and one of berks county\u2019s great industrialists .\nbut hershey ultimately decided to shed the luden\u2019s brand , and since 2001 it has been traded from one corporate owner to another . it resides under johnson & johnson\u2019s suite of consumer goods .\nluden also made and sold \u201cpenny candy , \u201d candy that was unmarked and unadvertised . the retailers and the jobbers would take his penny candy because they knew it was good , and because they had good experience with luden\u2019s cough drops . but the customers didn\u2019t know luden\u2019s penny candy from any other , and therein lay the problem . how could luden make his penny candy stand out for the customer ?\n: luden\u2019s moves into a four - story brick structure at eighth and walnut streets , where it will remain for more than a century .\n: luden\u2019s is for sale . hershey foods corp . agrees to buy it from dietrich corp . , philadelphia . no purchase price is given , but luden\u2019s earlier said it had received offers worth $ 80 million . layoffs begin , and 98 salaried and 350 hourly workers are terminated .\nby 1914 , luden was a major candy manufacturer , and although his reading , pennsylvania factory made all sorts of candy , the main product was menthol cough drops . lots of them . six tons a day . part of the reason he was so successful with the cough drops was that the luden\u2019s name was known , and customers could be relied on to demand and expect the luden\u2019s quality in their cough drops . the cough drops were packaged in a pouch bearing the luden\u2019s name , and luden advertised heavily , both to retailers and \u201cjobbers\u201d ( independent distributors ) , and also directly to customers .\n: the new addition opens . also , luden\u2019s discontinues the 5 - cent size of the 5th avenue bar and moves to a 10 - cent size .\nthe name\nluden ' s echo\ncomes from a player who reached 1000 referrals on the old refer - a - friend system . [ 3 ]\n: luden\u2019s has 850 employees . quashing rumors of leaving town , the firm buys equipment from philadelphia candy makers brandle and smith , and moves it to reading .\nif you ' ve never tried the citrus assortment luden ' s , you ' ve never lived . there ' s a grapefruit flavor that is the best darn grapefruit candy ( throat drop ? ) ever made . the only downside is there ' s like , one grapefruit candy in a whole bag of 30 .\nsoothe that sore throat while enjoying the distinctive taste of luden ' s wild cherry throat drops . the active ingredient pectin acts quickly to temporary relieve minor discomfort while protecting your irritated throat . luden ' s unique wild cherry flavored throat drops have been around for over 100 years and are available in a 20 - count pack .\nthe luden plant at eighth and walnut streets in the early part of the 20th century .\nluden ' s was already on the weak side , and with a number of ability power items getting buffs this patch , it would no longer have been cost - competitive .\n: luden leaves grammar school and becomes apprentice candy maker at reading confectionery , color and barrett .\n: luden begins making menthol cough drops , a product that will bring his name national renown .\nwhether one views such treatment as an undignified fate for such a venerable brand or as proof of its continued value , the fact that luden\u2019s is in its third century of continuous production stands as testament to its founder\u2019s vision and to the local work force that realized that vision .\ncalories come from carbohydrates , proteins and fats . the calories in luden ' s drops come from 3 grams of carbohydrates in the form of sugar , and each flavor contains approximately 12 calories .\nhaha . i get sinus infections a lot and it always gives me a sore throat from all the drainage . i loved luden ' s as a kid too , but as an adult i realize they ' re just candy and i don ' t need all that sugar . imagine my joy when i found a sugar free version of the wild cherry luden ' s the other day ! they don ' t taste bad at all ( maybe that ' s because i ' ve gotten so used to eating sugar free stuff ) , and anyway , having something to suck on and keep my throat moist makes it less sore . so at least it does that . if i ' m not using luden ' s , it ' s usually sugar free popsicles or something .\nthe brands acquired by blacksmith include : efferdent\u00ae denture cleaner ; effergrip\u00ae denture adhesive cream ; luden\u2019s\u00ae throat drops ; nasalcrom\u00ae nasal allergy relief spray ; and pediacare\u00ae children\u2019s cough and cold medicine and gentle vapors waterless vaporizer . the top two brands in this portfolio , efferdent\u00ae and luden\u2019s\u00ae , are market leaders in niche categories , and all five represent meaningful growth opportunities . blacksmith brands intends to invest significant advertising , promotion and sales efforts behind the brand portfolio and also expects to launch new items under the well - known trademarks .\n: renovation reduces space to 400 , 000 square feet from prior 750 , 000 square feet . there are five new loading docks , down from the previous 14 . hershey demolishes seven of nine luden\u2019s buildings .\nmr . william luden may not be remembered in many high school history books , but you know him just the same . his name has been associated with cough drops since mr . luden first started making them in 1878 .\nthe name\nluden ' s echo\nwas data - mined from the pbe update pushed on 2015 - 02 - 17 . [ 2 ] the item was later enabled for testing with placeholder name\nitem 3285\n.\n:\nwe\u2019ve had a lot of offers to be acquired , but we\u2019re not going to be acquired . we\u2019re going to do the acquiring .\nluden\u2019s is the third - largest cough - drop maker , behind halls and vicks .\n: luden\u2019s employs more than 1 , 100 and its payroll grows to $ 2 . 5 million . it produces 100 , 000 packages of cough drops daily and the plant , now six stories tall , covers nine acres of floor space .\n: luden\u2019s employs 1 , 200 during peak production . it makes everything from penny candy to five - pound boxes , along with 93 christmas - related items , 25 for easter , 15 for halloween and 23 for summer \u2014 400 varieties in all .\nthe firm only grew even larger when luden retired and food industries of philadelphia and the dietrich family bought the company in the late 1920s .\nas the 1930s began , luden\u2019s products were selling in 26 countries and the firm was making tens of millions of pounds of candy , all at the reading location where it received by rail tons of sugar and corn syrup and shipped out its multitude of finished products .\nthis will be long because we feel like talking about item philosophies . up front : luden ' s echo is pretty strong . that said , the direction of our changes are a lot more nuanced then\nmake it less strong !\nso we ' ll explain . first , what makes an item like luden ' s echo ' strong , ' and why is that problematic ? balance issues aside , we ' d be much happier if luden ' s echo was situationally strong - where picking it up at the right time conferred a great deal of power , but not so much at other points in time . unfortunately , luden ' s echo is just straight up powerful , so it becomes the default choice for all ap champions that can use it . if you want to take that situation one step further , a very strong item in the ecosystem starts to warp champion viability around\nwho can use that item the best ,\nrather than the other way around ( see also : old challenging smite top lane , or old feral flare ) .\ni have the watermelon and green apple right now , and they ' re both fantastic ! nothing can beat the original wild cherry though ! i have to say , i was a little too upset to see that they changed the look of the bag and wrappers . call me crazy , but that bag shown above takes me back to the only good thing about the fact that i was sick constantly as a kid . . . well , luden ' s and the times that i was prescribed the oh - so - delicious amoxicillin haha . i ' ve pretty much always tried to sneak some extra luden ' s . and now , at 25 years old , i ' m already over the cold that prompted my most recent luden ' s purchase , but i ' m sitting here , sucking on a drop as i type !\n: jacob l . luden , a watchmaker and jeweler who emigrated to america from amsterdam , opens a store at 35 - 37 n . fifth st .\n: luden moves production to sixth and washington streets . an 1893 directory lists it as the largest confectionery establishment in reading . it employs 75 to 80 .\nsupposedly the ones back in the 50 ' s and 60 ' s had glycerin instead of pectin . supposedly it\ncoated\nyour throat removing the irritation . and supposedly pectin is supposed to do that . hot tea would be just as effective and better for your health .\nsources : reading eagle archives , boyd\u2019s city directory ,\nhistory of reading pennsylvania\nby morton l . montgomery , historical review of berks county\nwhen it celebrated its centennial , technically a year or two late , in 1981 , luden\u2019s had enjoyed 100 years of uninterrupted prosperity . but within a few years , its owners had put it up for sale , and hershey foods corp . ( which subsequently changed its name ) came up with the best bid .\nremember back in patch 5 . 11 when we talked about luden ' s echo and how we wanted to continue pushing it in a unique direction ? well , that hasn ' t changed . still going down that whole\nmobility plus spell casts\nidentity , rather than just focusing on just one .\nthe beginnings hardly could be more inauspicious . the son of a jeweler who died just a few years after emigrating from the netherlands , luden quit school at 15 and became an apprentice candy maker .\ni really like luden ' s because they don ' t have the 7 . 5 % menthol in them that most other cough drops have . one question i have though is where can i find the honey lemon they used to have . i have been unable to find it anywhere , not even on line . these were purchased for my son . he wrote the review .\nfrank zappa before frank zappa became a prolific musician performing and recording music in the band mother of invention and then as a solo artist , he spent a brief period in the early 1960s working in advertising . check out this luden\u2019s cough drop commercial for which he made the soundtrack . as david kiefaber describes it in an adfreak post , \u201csounds like someone hyperventilating into a kazoo . \u201d\n: luden is making 100 pounds of candy and cough drops a day . he also sells and delivers the products , which include hard and soft candies , holiday candies , chocolates , marshmallow candies and a peanut bar .\nat rite aid , we provide you with the support , products , pharmacy services , and wellness + rewards you need to keep your whole family healthy . with us , it ' s personal .\ncandy band aids sounds like a great idea . imagine how much easier it would be to sooth little suzy\u2019s scratched knee if you could offer one bandage for the knee , and another to suck on !\nlol i could have written this myself . my own dad was a staunch opposer to these\ncandies .\nas such he always made us use the hall ' s brand . i hated them .\napparently ambitious , he quit after a few years and , in 1879 , at 20 , began selling candies made in his widowed mother\u2019s kitchen , behind the jewelry shop at 35 - 37 n . fifth st .\nso pretty much , it doesn ' t have anything to do with a cough , unless that cough is coming out of your ass and is full of diarrhea . plus , two of the inactive ingredients mentioned on the luden ' s package are corn syrup and sucrose , which are sugar agents typically found in anything sweet . and , to be honest , i really have never experienced any effects from using luden ' s during a sore throat . i think the only reason you might feel better is because you end up eating like 40 of them and have more sugar in your blood than a gallon of dr . pepper . so pretty much , kristin caught me in my deceit : i can use my cough as an excuse to eat\nmedical\ncandy and not have to feel bad about it . not that it will make me stop buying or eating them . they ' re too damn delicious .\ncustomers , retailers or medical professionals with questions or comments about any of these brands can continue to utilize the existing product 800 - numbers listed on product packaging or can visit each brand\u2019s website which will remain active and supported .\ni have thw strawberry banana luden beand . . and yea its a real thing . only thing they so is soothe my throat . . thata good enough for me with thia nivw deliciousness of a\ncough drop\n. btw , got them from meijers stores\nmartin hesche\u2019s shop was luxurious for its day . i\u2019m sure if i were strolling down germantown avenue , i\u2019d stop for an ice cream soda . likely i\u2019d leave with a smile , and probably a five pound box of candy too !\nmy 93 year old mother eats more than 10 ludens cherry cough drops every night . this has been going on for many years . i ' ve suggested a humidifier - nope , she doesn ' t want one . i ' ve suggested lemon drops and / or throat moisturizers - nope , she ' s not interested in either . my 2 big concerns are the distinct possibility of choking and how can she get any sleep if she ' s popping a minimum of 10 a night ? has anyone else dealt with anything similar ? suggestions ?\nviolent candies : it\u2019s not about the taste , but about the action . pop rocks explode in your mouth . extreme sours of all sorts burn the skin off your cheeks . wintergreen lifesavers emit sparks when chomped in the dark . dear candy , don\u2019t just sit there ; do something !\nluden\u2019s throat drops also contain inactive ingredients for flavor , color or texture . each flavor of throat drop contains inactive ingredients . ascorbic acid , or vitamin c , and citric acid are found in the wild cherry , honey lemon and berry assortment flavors . vitamin c can help boost the immune system of a healthy or sick individual . corn syrup , caramel color , soybean oil and artificial coloring are also inactive ingredients . each throat drop contains sucrose , which is the sugar that gives sweetness to the product and also contains 4 calories per gram . each throat drop contains 3 grams , giving 12 calories per drop .\ngoogle pectin , i have the flu as im typing and have eatin a half bag of ludens because it ' s the only thing that keeps me from coughing . maybe it is all in my head but at this poont i could careless as long as im not coughing up my lungs .\nthere are still a few descendants of the old candy makers around here and there . one \u201cchocolatier\u201d in my own city is ms . kamila myzel , who has been making chocolates , marzipans , and cookies at myzel\u2019s chocolate in midtown manhattan . the new york times ran a feature on her shop on nov . 10 : sweets from the heart . she says her hand made chocolate is \u201cregular chocolate , good quality for ordinary people . \u201d we need more myzel\u2019s these days , places where good quality is considered \u201cregular , \u201d and where the distance from kitchen to shop is just a few feet .\ngains charges upon moving or casting . at 100 charges , the next spell hit expends all charges to deal 60 ( + 5 per level ) bonus magic damage to up to 4 targets on hit . applies spell effects ( e . g . , spell vamp , rylai ' s , etc ) .\ndr . seuss thedor geisel , aka dr . seuss , was drawing art for ad campaigns starting in the 1920s before he was drawing and penning beloved children\u2019s books like \u201cthe cat in the hat\u201d and \u201cthe lorax\u201d ( which is also now a movie in theaters , though , apparently , earning less - than - favorable reviews . sorry , seuss ) . dr . seuss ended up at mccann erikson and drew ads for flit insecticide , standard oil , holly sugar and more . you can definitely see characters in these ads that resemble the characters that would later populate his books . salman rushdie before he won the booker prize in 1981 for his second book , \u201cmidnight\u2019s children , \u201d and before he was knighted by queen elizabeth ii for his \u201cservices to literature , \u201d salman rushdie was a copywriter in the 1970s with stints at ogilvy & mather and ayer barker in london . rushdie doesn\u2019t talk much about his copywriting days , as bbh co - founder john hegarty said in an interview with the guardian , \u201cit\u2019s only salman rushdie who wouldn\u2019t ever mention it . he did write crap ads too , admittedly . \u201d however , rushdie was responsible for some memorable slogans , like aero\u2019s \u201cirresistibubble\u201d and \u201cthat\u2019ll do nicely\u201d for american express .\nmost sold candy door to door . luden persuaded shopkeepers to display and sell his wares . he developed the menthol cough drop , doing away with the cumbersome vials of menthol that cold sufferers carried to relieve their symptoms . he gave samples of his cough drops to railroad workers , which effectively gave the cough drops nearly national word of mouth .\nour new 120 ability power item is here to fill the void left by the passing of deathfire grasp ( rest in pieces ) . goals up front : we want to provide a unique item that helps out movement - focused , spell - slinging mages , like kitey lux , bursty - train akali , or even spell - slingy ( that ' s a word ) karthus . try it out and let us know what combinations work with you - we ' ll be keeping a close eye here as new experiments get brought out . it ' s also important to note that this works on spell hits , not basic attacks !\nluden\u2019s throat drops are , in fact , used for medicinal purposes , so each drop contains active ingredients to help aid the symptoms of a sore throat . each flavor differs in its active ingredients . the wild cherry flavor uses 1 . 7 mg and berry assortment uses 2 . 8 mg pectin as an oral demulcent , which causes a film to form over a mucous membrane , relieving irritation and having soothing effects on the throat . the honey lemon and honey licorice flavors each use 1 . 0 mg of menthol , and the original menthol flavor uses 4 . 0 mg of menthol . menthol is an oral anesthetic that provides temporary relief from pain due to irritation or soreness of the throat .\nsuch was his success that within 20 years , he had to relocate his plant twice , finally to the site in the 200 block of north eighth street that was its home for more than a century , and which within its first decade doubled in size . ( the hershey co . still uses the plant , but sold the luden name and brand in 2001 . )\nno one had ever tried to \u201cbrand\u201d penny candy or to advertise it directly to consumers . and initially , mr . luden wasn\u2019t sure it could be done . he thought about it on and off for several years , as he watched the way the reputation of his cough drops helped build his business and protected him from the fiercest competition around price fluctuations . in the penny candy business , the profit margins were so slim that the smallest price difference could swing a retail order one way or the other . the only solution mr . luden could see would be to establish a standard on the basis of quality , so that slight variations of price would not have such an impact . and the only way to establish quality was to put his name on his penny candies as well .\nand why would it be ? there is amazing candy to be had , whatever your taste or budget . it\u2019s not the kind of thing you do at home . you need special equipment , and a fearless approach to hot sticky liquids . most of us are still struggling with the betty crocker mix . but once upon a time , home candy making was a very big deal .\nthere was an explosion of home candy cookbooks from the 1880s to the 1910s . these cookbooks often made explicit appeals to women to protect their children . good mothers were told never to let their children touch \u201ccheap\u201d candies . they might be \u201cadulterated\u201d with fillers , poisons , who knows what . instead of buying cheap candy for their children , good mothers should make their children\u2019s candy at home .\n{\n@ context\n:\nhttp : \\ / \\ / schema . org\n,\n@ type\n:\nnewsarticle\n,\nheadline\n:\nluden ' s cough drops nutrition\n,\nurl\n:\nhttps : \\ / \\ / www . livestrong . com \\ / article \\ / 98303 - ludens - cough - drops - nutrition \\ /\n,\nthumbnailurl\n:\nhttp : \\ / \\ / photos . demandstudios . com \\ / getty \\ / article \\ / 144 \\ / 39 \\ / 181369936 . jpg\n,\ndatecreated\n:\n2010 - 03 - 27t17 : 47 : 00z\n,\narticlesection\n:\ndiseases and conditions\n,\ncreator\n:\n[ \\\njennifer marie \\\n]\n,\nkeywords\n:\n[ \\\n\\\n]\n}\nandrew janower , managing director at charlesbank , said ,\nthe outstanding management team at blacksmith fulfilled our every expectation . we are proud to have helped them revitalize these brands and to have partnered with them through this extraordinary period . the transaction with prestige brands is a terrific outcome for all parties , and we are confident that blacksmith ' s success will continue as the company pursues its next phase of growth .\ni happen to live in brooklyn , so it is with pride that i relate brooklyn\u2019s glorious candy days past . in 1908 , brooklyn ranked among the top confectionery manufacturing cities . brooklyn alone accounted for 130 , 000 , 000 pounds of confectionery and chocolate a year , at a value of some $ 10 , 000 , 000 . the population of the borough in that year was 1 , 640 , 400 ; so that\u2019s almost 80 pounds for each man , woman , and child . the biggest candy factory in the world was on lorimer street , churning out 36 , 000 , 000 pounds of confection a year for the candy starved masses . all that candy didn\u2019t stay in brooklyn , though . brooklyn candy makers exported more candy than those of any other city , and brooklyn - made candies could be found in every state of the union .\nno wonder america was known in that day as a nation of candy eaters . brooklyn\u2019s 560 candy shops served 1 . 6 million people . today , we have 250 listings in the yellow pages under \u201ccandy , \u201d and the borough population is closer to 2 . 5 million . most candy comes from drug store and grocery racks , the same familiar hershey and mars and the like . yeah , we still eat candy , but not like in those good old days\u2026\ngamepedia ' s league of legends esports wiki covers tournaments , teams , players , and personalities in league of legends . pages that were modified between april 2014 and june 2016 are adapted from information taken from esportspedia . com . pages modified between june 2016 and september 2017 are adapted from information taken from esportswikis . com . content is available under cc by - sa 3 . 0 unless otherwise noted . game content and materials are trademarks and copyrights of their respective publisher and its licensors . game content and materials are trademarks and copyrights of their respective publisher and its licensors . all rights reserved . this site is a part of curse , inc . and is not affiliated with the game publisher .\nwhat sort of candies were made to sell at martin hesche\u2019s shop ? i can tell you the names , but i have no idea what most of them might have tasted like : cream filberts , raspberry cuts , rose and lemon jellies , annie rooneys , trilby cuts , humbugs , steamed coconuts , boston drops . taffies cost 12 cents a pound and for full cream caramels , you\u2019d pay 25 cents the pound . in the summer , there were candied fruits including sickle pears , peaches , crab apples , apricots , pineapple and cherries . and when the weather cooled and the risks of melting passed , hesche made chocolates . assorted at 25 cents the pound , or as the holidays approached , packed for you in lovely five pound boxes .\npectin actually is a caught suppressent . it reduces swelling and irritation . it ' s not\nin your head\nyes some people are crazy and believe in things that don ' t work . but ludens , it works . look up pectin and go on different websites . not just a dictionary where whoever writes it might not know what they ' re talking about . also the definition saying it helps prevent diarrhea . pectin is fiber , to much fiber causes diarrhea . man i hate people who post shit and feed false information to people . it works . i ' ve used them and they work . you guys have all said you use them and they work . so what more do you want ? ludens actually used to make candy also . they still might idk , but why would they make candy if the cough drops are actually candy . common sense . moral of the story check more than one source . don ' t use a dictionary for information . use the dictionary for definitions . now an encyclopedia on the other hand . rofl ! people these days .\n: a $ 10 million expansion is announced , with a 330 , 000 - square - foot addition for warehousing , shipping , order selection and production of hollow chocolate specialty items and cough drops .\n: the company lays off 150 due to a crisis in the cocoa - bean market .\n: begins 100th anniversary celebration . the firm acquires queen anne candy co . , hammond , ind . , a maker of chocolate - covered cherries .\n:\n5th avenue\nsigns are installed along fifth street , although the street is not renamed .\ncharlesbank capital partners , llc has announced the formation of blacksmith brands inc . with the acquisition of five over - the - counter ( otc ) consumer products brands from mcneil - ppc , inc .\nblacksmith is being created in partnership with industry veteran peter mann , who will serve as chairman and ceo , and with private equity professional dana schmaltz , who will serve as cfo . with more than 35 years\u2019 experience with consumer products , mr . mann was most recently ceo of prestige brands . he and his senior team at blacksmith have worked together for more than 20 years , building numerous otc brands . mr . schmaltz most recently was president of j . w . childs equity partners lp .\n\u201cwith blacksmith , we have the opportunity to build on the extraordinary consumer awareness and trust of these market - leading brands , while also growing them through dedicated support and innovation , \u201d said mr . mann . \u201cwe further believe that these five brands will be the foundation for a much larger company that will ultimately include other significant acquisitions . \u201d\nmr . schmaltz added , \u201cwe are delighted to have charlesbank as a financial sponsor and are confident that , with their support , we can create a truly important otc and personal care company . \u201d\n\u201cwe are thrilled to be partnering with peter mann , dana schmaltz and their deeply experienced team , \u201d said andrew janower , managing director at charlesbank . \u201cwith this talented group fully dedicated to these brands , we look forward to building the company into a scale player focused on otc drugs and consumer products . we see great opportunity to grow the business organically , as well as through the acquisitions of additional heritage brands in need of revitalization . \u201d\nsawaya segalas & co . , llc , a leading consumer investment banking firm , acted as exclusive financial advisor to blacksmith in connection with the transaction . debt capital for the transaction was provided by ares capital corporation , the lead arranger , along with keybank capital markets and ge capital as co - lead arrangers .\nbased in boston and new york , charlesbank capital partners is a middle - market private equity investment firm managing more than $ 2 billion of capital . charlesbank focuses on management - led buyouts and growth capital financings , typically investing $ 50 million to $ 150 million per transaction in companies with enterprise values of $ 100 million to $ 750 million . the firm seeks to partner with strong management teams to build companies with sustainable competitive advantages and excellent prospects for growth . visit urltoken for more information .\ndisclaimer : most otc drugs are not reviewed and approved by fda , however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies . fda has not evaluated whether this product complies .\nfor temporary relief of minor discomfort and protection of irritated areas in sore mouth and sore throat .\nif sore throat is severe , persists for more than 2 days , is accompanied or followed by fever , headache , rash , swelling , nausea or vomiting , consult a doctor promptly . these may be serious .\nascorbic acid , citric acid , corn syrup , fd & c blue no . 1 , flavors , malic acid , sodium acetate , sodium chloride , soybean oil used as a processing aid , sucrose , water\nascorbic acid , citric acid , corn syrup , fd & c red no . 40 , flavors , malic acid , sodium acetate , sodium chloride , soybean oil used as a processing aid , sucrose , water\nfor temporary relief of minor discomfort and protection of irritated areas in sore mouth and sore throat .\nascorbic acid , citric acid , corn syrup , fd & c blue no . 2 , fd & c red no . 40 , flavors , malic acid , sodium acetate , sodium chloride , soybean oil used as a processing aid , sucrose , water\nascorbic acid , citric acid , corn syrup , fd & c blue no . 2 , fd & c red no . 40 , flavors , malic acid , sodium acetate , sodium chloride , soybean oil used as a processing aid , sucrose , water\n\ufefffor temporary relief of minor discomfort and protection of irritated areas in sore mouth and sore throat .\ncitric acid , corn syrup , fd & c blue no . 2 , fd & c red no . 40 , fd & c yellow no . 6 , flavors , malic acid , sodium acetate , sodium chloride , soybean oil used as a processing aid , sucrose , water\ncitric acid , corn syrup , fd & c blue no . 2 , fd & c red no . 40 , fd & c yellow no . 6 , flavors , malic acid , sodium acetate , sodium chloride , soybean oil as a processing aid , sucrose , water\ncontains fd & c yellow no . 5 ( tartrazine ) as a color additive\ncitric acid , corn syrup , fd & c blue no . 1 , fd & c yellow no . 5 , flavor , malic acid , sodium acetate , sodium choride , sucrose , water\ndailymed will deliver notification of updates and additions to drug label information currently shown on this site through its rss feed .\ndailymed will deliver this notification to your desktop , web browser , or e - mail depending on the rss reader you select to use . to view updated drug label links , paste the rss feed address ( url ) shown below into a rss reader , or use a browser which supports rss feeds , such as safari for mac os x .\nif you no longer wish to have this dailymed rss service , simply delete the copied url from your rss reader .\ndue to inconsistencies between the drug labels on dailymed and the pill images provided by rximage , we no longer display the rximage pill images associated with drug labels .\nwe anticipate reposting the images once we are able identify and filter out images that do not match the information provided in the drug labels .\ncharlesbank capital partners announced today that it has sold portfolio company blacksmith brands holdings to prestige brands holdings ( nyse : pbh ) . the purchase price was $ 190 million , plus a $ 13 . 4 million working capital adjustment .\nwe at blacksmith take great pride in the results we have achieved in so short a time ,\nsaid ceo peter mann .\nthat we could establish a strong stand - alone company and record such terrific growth over the past year is a tribute to the talent and passion of our small team of managers , as well as to our partnership with charlesbank , who played a pivotal role in our development and in helping us execute on our strategic plan .\nabout charlesbank capital partners charlesbank capital partners is a middle - market private equity investment firm managing more than $ 2 billion of capital . charlesbank focuses on management - led buyouts and growth capital financings , typically investing $ 50 million to $ 150 million per transaction in companies with enterprise values of $ 100 million to $ 750 million . the firm seeks to partner with strong management teams to build companies with sustainable competitive advantages and excellent prospects for growth . for more information , visit urltoken ( http : / / urltoken ) .\nnote : if you are using a browser that is not listed here , please do a quick internet search on how to block cookies and tracking for your specific browser .\nthis website uses cookies to ensure you get the best user experience . if you agree to accept these cookies , confirm by clicking the\nok , i agree\nbutton . for instructions on how to block cookies from this site , please click the\ngive me more info\nbutton .\nallow drop to dissolve slowly in mouth . repeat as necessary every 2 hours , or as directed by doctor .\nallow 2 drops to dissolve slowly in mouth . repeat as necessary every 2 hours , or as directed by a doctor .\ncontains fd & c yellow no . 5 ( tartrazine ) as a color additive\nallow1 drop at a time to dissolve slowly in mouth . repeat as necessary every 2 hours , or as directed by a doctor .\ninnovations , marketing and quality products were ingredients of success for the sweetest spot in reading .\nthis is the sixth in an occasional series on the major industries , the people and the legacies for which berks county is known .\nit started quietly , right in the heart of downtown reading , with one man determinedly experimenting with a few ingredients over a stove in a small back room .\nhe was also something of a visionary who , with but a few years of training in his field , created a whole line of products and , perhaps more importantly , marketed them with phenomenal acumen .\nhis business made him wealthy on a level that few could equal , and benefited thousands of workers over the course of more than a century . and although no longer made in reading , the cough drops still bearing his name continue to soothe and be enjoyed by millions of users .\nhe rapidly outstripped his local rivals , producing a broad line of moshie and other hard candies , chocolates ( he reportedly made his own chocolate for these products ) , cough drops , peanut candies and holiday novelties .\nhershey reduced not only its work force , but the plant itself , halving its space and tearing down a number of the buildings . however , it continued to see value in operating the facility , the hershey reading plant , which produces candies including the 5th avenue bar and the york peppermint pattie .\n\u2022 contact reporter tony lucia at 610 - 371 - 5046 or tlucia @ urltoken .\nin 1967 i hired frank zappa for $ 2 , 000 to do the sound track for this animated tv commercial that i was animating and producing . it won a clio award for\nbest use of sound .\nit was the beginning of a two year relationship that had me filming 14 hours of footage to be used for a film he called\nuncle meat\n.\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nbrooklyn was a great place to be a candy eater , too . in 1908 , there were some 560 shops dedicated to the sale of candy , and many of those shops were also making their own candies on site . plus , you could buy candy at drug stores , news stands , stationers , department stores\u2026 well , the fact is , it would have been hard to not buy various , interesting , fresh , locally made candy in 1908 , if you found yourself on the streets of brooklyn .\n[ men ] are at it all the time\u2013and eat much more at a time than they used to . it is the men who keep the candy business going . where they used to buy a box once in a while and carry it home , now they come into a store like this and buy 5 or 10 or 15 cents worth just for themselves and eat it right up .\n5 cents in 1908 would buy you a good - sized bar , or a pouch of smaller candies , about what a dollar buys today . 15 cents worth of candy would have been a hefty amount to \u201ceat right up\u201d !\nsource : \u201cbrooklyn leads country in candy export . \u201d brooklyn daily eagle 7 march 1908 industries , real estate , long island section , p 1 - 3 .\nhow delightful it must have been for whoever discovered the igniting cough drop , back in 1913 . one typically seeks such medicated confection for its soothing , cooling properties . one does not expect pyrotechnics .\na popular cough lozenge ingredient in the day was chlorate of potash ; mixed up with a little sugar , it promised a tasty and effective treatment for respiratory discomfort . but when you rubbed the lozenge on the igniting strip of a safety - match box , watch out ! the lozenge would light up like a match and burn .\nconfectioners journal called it \u201ckilling two birds with one stone . \u201d one wonders how it could have been as tasty as claimed . of course , in 1913 those chalky necco - style wafers were popular , too .\nsource : \u201ckilling two birds with one stone\u201d confectioners journal , jan . 1914 p . 93\nmore : chemistry expert anne marie helmenstine explains candy triboluminescence ( those sparks from wintergreen lifesavers ) .\nmartin hesche presided behind the counter of this high grade retail establishment on germantown avenue in philadelphia . the shop offered candy , of course . our photo doesn\u2019t show too much detail , but we can see trays of goodies at the counter , and rows of glass jars behind . brass polished pans , and glass trays for chocolates , would have displayed the goods .\ncandy wasn\u2019t the only thing on offer . soda was really the main attraction ; the soda fountain was the first thing customers would see , a contrivance of marble and mahogany and mirrors designed to dispense soda and flavors with an air of continental grandeur . the whole contraption was topped by a \u201cbathing beauty\u201d with a stream of water squirting over her . 10 cents would buy you an ice cream soda and a seat at a table . for 5 cents , you could enjoy a plate of ice cream .\nwould you have enjoyed working in such a shop ? at the counter , girls worked 10 hour days , six days a week , for a weekly pay of six dollars . chocolate coaters and dippers made eight dollars , and the more skilled candy maker helpers could make $ 12 . if you were the head candymaker , maybe you\u2019d take home $ 18 at the end of the week , if it was a first class shop .\nsource : harry c . nuss , \u201cye olde candy shoppe at the turn of the century\u201d confectioners journal dec . 1949 118 - 121 .\nif you\u2019re getting hungry for some lunch soon , i thought you might enjoy these . don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re a little short this month , three cents is all you need to enjoy a delicious lunch bar ( 1949 ) . and if you have a nickel , perhaps you\u2019d prefer the chicken dinner ( 1947 ) or the denver sandwich ( 1947 ) . bon appetit !\nsugar is a somewhat magical substance . in all its many crystalline and syrupy moods it gives us jellies , and taffies , and candy canes , and fudge . these days , we don\u2019t often worry about spoilage , so its easy to forget that sugar is also an excellent preservative . fruit preserves and candied fruits last a long time ; the sugar draws moisture out of the microbes that would make the food spoil .\nnone of these uses would suggest that we could use sugar in the arsenal against injury and bloodshed . yet just such a use was discovered among german surgeons during the early days of the first world war :\n\u2026it is said that many of the wounded have been cured by dressings of ordinary granulated sugar , the compresses being changed every second or third day .\nactually , it kind of makes sense . sugar would impede the growth of infectious bacteria , just as it discourages the growth of spoiling bacteria in food . but confectioners journal offered a more metaphysical explanation :\nsugar is always vitalizing and it seems logical that it should purify and heal when thus applied externally .\none final thought : of course , salt would have the same effect . but in addition to the general non - yummyness of salt band aids , it should be pointed out that packing wounds with salt sounds like it would really hurt !\ni was in the bookstore the other day looking for cookbooks on candy making . i found approximately\u2026zero . i\u2019m not saying there aren\u2019t any at all out there , i\u2019m just saying it doesn\u2019t seem to be a popular topic .\nin the olden days ( before 1865 or so ) , a confectioner would set up shop in town and sell what she made . the invention of candy making machines in the second half of the nineteenth century meant that by 1890 , most north americans had access to a fantastic array of commercially produced candies . that meant when you headed out to buy some candy , you wouldn\u2019t be likely to know who made it , or even where it might have been made .\nthis anonymous commercial production of candy made some people quite nervous . what was in that candy ? new technologies and processes were creating candies no one had ever seen before . was it safe ? some candy makers were cutting corners , adding cheaper fillers or substituting fakes for more expensive ingredients like chocolate or nuts . some of the new ingredients were chemicals , unknown and untested .\nthe per capita sale of candy increased dramatically from 1900 to 1915 . by then , home candy making was falling out of favor . worries about adulteration seemed less important . pure food laws had helped regulate additives and ingredients , and advertising and brand names increased consumer confidence in the goods they bought at the store .\nit could never have been the case that home candy significantly displaced manufactured candy . only a small number of families would have the leisure time necessary for candy making . it is likely as well that after some 25 years of experimentation , home candy cooks realized that candy making was difficult and exacting work , and the variety and quality of candy readily available at attractive prices made home candy less appealing .\nthe days of home candy making seem long past . i have friends who enjoy baking , friends who garden , friends who sew handbags . i don\u2019t know anyone who makes candy at home . but these days , we think a lot about how to simplify , how to get back to basics , how to \u201cdo it yourself . \u201d perhaps lollipops and taffy from our own kitchens will be next !\nsource : on home candy cookbooks , see wendy a . woloson , refined tastes : sugar , confectionery , and consumers in nineteenth century america ( baltimore : the johns hopkins university press , 2002 )\ncandy in american culture what is it about candy ? here you ' ll find the forgotten , the strange , the curious , the surprising . our candy story , one post at a time .\nall written contents protected by copyright . except where noted , candy professor is my original research , based on archives , journals , magazines , newspapers , and other historical artifacts . you do not have permission to copy or re - post my content . if you want to refer to my work , please create a link from the blog entry and also write out the citation : samira kawash ,\nentry name ,\ncandyprofessor . com , entry date .\nif you would like to copy , re - post , or reproduce my work , please contact me for permission .\ngains charges upon moving or casting . at 100 charges , the next instance of\nmoving by any means provides 5 charges for every 100 in - game units ( approximately 1 teemo diameter ) traveled . this includes walking , using dash or blink abilities like\n, is still treated a single - target ability for applying its own spell effects .\nwith large scale aoe effects , the item will pick a main target based on the pick order .\ncharges stacks at a rate of 10 stacks per spell cast instead of 20 .\ngains charges upon moving or casting . at 100 charges , the next spell hit expends all charges to deal 100\ncan ' t find a community you love ? create your own and start something epic .\nadults and children 3 years of age and older : 2 drops . allow 1 drop at a time to dissolve slowly in mouth . repeat as necessary every 2 hours , or as directed by a doctor .\nother information : store at 68\u00b0 - 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{"id": 55575, "summary": [{"text": "sms audio is an american consumer electronics company that primarily manufactures and markets headphones .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the company was founded by 50 cent in 2011 and acquired kono audio that same year . ", "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 - rate monitor .\nthe earphones are powered by the smartphone , meaning they require no battery or power , and are water resistant . the data can be synced with existing apps , including runkeeper which helps runners track their progress , training and race times as well as routes and schedules .\nthe headphones will be available in the fourth quarter of 2014 , with pricing yet to be announced .\nthe launch is part of intel\u2019s push into wearable technology , which it announced was to be a key part of its business at ces in january , with reference designs and new technologies for manufacturers to use to create new wearable products like the earphones .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nusing built - in optical sensors . the earbuds draw power from the headphone jack and promise to stay in ears during activity with a\nhook\nshape , as well as keep sweat and water out with an\nof the sensors at the consumer electronics show back in january , with the hope that companies would add the technology to their own products , and developers would integrate the data into apps . so far that list only includes\n, which the two companies say will record heart rate , pace , distance , elevation , and how many calories you ' ve burned .\nsmartwatches and fitness bands have included heartbeat tracking for some time now , though adding it to headphones promises to make it available in a wider array of devices . lg and iriveron both use technology from biometrics company performtek in their heart rate and exercise tracking wired headphones . a company called bragi based out of germany is also working on a similar pair called the dash that connects to phones and music players over bluetooth .\napple releases ios 11 . 4 . 1 and blocks passcode cracking tools used by police\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 10 . the sidebar size is medium .\nhidden code for a ' visual search ' feature hints at snap ' s next move .\nlaw enforcement may have a tough time cracking your phone with a usb device .\ncommercials , product reviews and unboxings . watch them all on our youtube channel .\non - ear wired - studio mastered sound \u2013 g - unit brands , inc .\neasy - fold hinges collapse the headphones to a compact size to store in your bag , or in the included hard - shell case .\npassive noise cancellation reduces background noise so you hear what ' s important \u2013 your music .\nour oval - fit\u2122 design matches the shape and angle of your ears with soft memory foam cushions that are comfortable enough to wear all day .\n4th of july\nget the strap\nblowout and get the discount . . . good on all product purchases .\nin - ear wireless sport - sweat & water resistant \u2013 g - unit brands , inc .\nkeep the amazing sound & lose the clumsy wires . these professionally tuned in - ear headphones deliver an unrivaled listening experience under any condition . they are sweat & water resistant , and deliver up to 8 hours of music on a single charge .\nstay - fit wings fit securely in your ears and soft silicone tips keep ambient noise out . perfect for running , cycling and outdoor adventures .\nthe 3 - click mic and music controller lets you take calls , play , pause and skip tracks and control the volume on your player .\nsorry , we just need to make sure you ' re not a robot . for best results , please make sure your browser is accepting cookies .\nafter viewing product detail pages , look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in .\nperfect for any athlete , like carmelo anthony , our headphones combine world class technology with studio mastered sound . # smschampion\nthe headphones manufacturer , helmed by rapper curtis \u201c50 cent\u201d jackson , no longer has an operating website , and it has not posted to facebook or twitter since april . although its phone number is operating , it is not connecting to any departments nor accepting voicemail .\njake nohe , formerly operations director , lists on his linkedin profile that he left the company in april .\nsaid brian nohe in a september 2014 interview with twice : \u201cpeople like to compare us to beats , and in some ways that\u2019s very flattering to be compared to beats . they did a wonderful job of developing a company , but we\u2019re not trying to duplicate . we have our own vision and strategy , and we will win it in our time and our own way . \u201d\n\u00a9 2018 twice is part of future plc , an international media group and leading digital publisher . visit our corporate site .\n50 cent - 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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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", "topic": 31}], "title": "mondevices", "paragraphs": ["mondevices is a private company . leo grzhonko is the founder & ceo of mondevices and has an approval rating of 63 from owler members . mondevices has 2 followers on owler .\nmondevices is one of kiddowear ' s top rivals . mondevices ' s headquarters is in new york , new york , and was founded in 2011 . mondevices operates in the it services industry . mondevices generates 654 % of kiddowear ' s revenue .\nowler has collected 13 screenshots of mondevices ' website since may 2015 . the latest mondevices website design screenshot was captured in mar 2018 .\nmondevices ' s founder & ceo , leo grzhonko , currently has an approval rating of 63 % . mondevices ' s primary competitors are\nmondevices was founded in 2011 . mondevices ' headquarters is located in new york , new york , usa 10122 . mondevices ' founder & ceo , leo grzhonko , currently has an approval rating of 63 % . mondevices has an estimated 52 employees and an estimated annual . . .\nmondevices is a manufacturer of the monbaby , baby breathing movement monitor . we at mondevices create wearables that help people in the need of care .\nmondevices currently has 2 , 769 followers on twitter . as of february 2015 mondevices had 190 followers . that ' s a 1357 percent increase in 2 years\n\u00a9 2018 by mondevices . all rights reserved . web site developed by elementary marketing\nmondevices posted a video\nmonbaby smart button . product video .\non youtube\nmondevices currently has 8 , 380 fans on facebook . as of february 2015 mondevices had 3 , 523 fans . that ' s a 137 percent increase in 3 years\nmondevices posted a video\nmonbaby . i ' m on my back !\non youtube\nmondevices posted a video\nmonbaby instructional video . part 7 . conclusion .\non youtube\nthis week , mondevices announced an exciting development ! monbaby breathing and rollover monitor will . . .\nthe mondevices team had a wonderful time taking part in the 2016 new york baby show at pier 92 in new . . .\nwith a ba in economics and a jd / mba , eugene joined the mondevices team in 2015 bringing with him solid experience with an emphasis on legal , financial , hr , administrative and managerial functions .\nwearable technology company mondevices created a device that will put worried parent ' s minds at rest . called monbaby , this baby monitor tracks the baby ' s breathing , sleep pattern and activity , while sending alerts to parents on their smartphones .\nby allowing parents to easily and immediately track their baby ' s sleeping patterns , mondevices is contributing to the safe to sleep public education campaign lead by the eunice kennedy shriver national institute of child health , which aims to decrease infant deaths .\nmondevices ' product is well designed . it snaps onto your kid ' s clothing and connects to your phone via bluetooth . monbaby ' s measurements are pretty reliable , but because they all depend on motion - sensing , they can be inaccurate if used with\naccessing the information on the app is quick and easy . you can personalize when you receive notifications and also track your child ' s activity levels over time on the android app ( this feature is coming for the ios version within a few months , according to mondevices ) .\nearlier this year , mondevices won the wearable technology prize in the smart clothing category at the 2014 innovation world cup in munich , germany . the company is currently running a kickstarter campaign for monbaby , hoping to raise $ 15 , 000 for the production of its first round of devices .\nthe top 10 competitors in kiddowear ' s competitive set are mondevices , omate , nabi , martian , i ' m watch , designer watches online , flex watches , echo labs , modify watches and coros wearables . together they have raised over 2 . 6m between their estimated 495 employees .\n\u201cwhen my first son was born , i suffered from increased anxiety , \u201d said vaitaitis , mondevices \u2018s ( the company behind monbaby ) founder and cto . \u201ci couldn\u2019t sleep . i would wake up at all hours of the night to check on him , and would end up waking him up in the process . i had to come up with a solution . \u201d\nkiddowear is a developer of wearable devices for children that helps to track the temperature , perspiration , heart rate and fat percentage . kiddowear ' s headquarters is in san francisco , california . kiddowear has a revenue of $ 1m , and 22 employees . kiddowear ' s main competitors are mondevices , omate and nabi . as of may 2018 , kiddowear has 5 . 8k fans on facebook and 245 followers on twitter .\ntraditional baby monitors enable parents to hear their child crying so that they can rush over to sooth them . while baby monitors allow parents to hear the sound that lets them know when their infant is wet or hungry , they aren ' t smart enough to alert moms and dads when the baby rolls over on their stomach , or if their breathing suddenly changes .\nit ' s wearable product that can be attached to any article of baby clothing ,\njane vorohovixh , monbaby marketing director , told tech times .\nthe wearable baby monitor comes with two parts : a shell and a button . the shell is placed underneath the baby ' s clothing , and then the button is snapped on top . this design allows parents to attach the device to any piece of clothing , not matter how big the baby grows .\nthe button is equipped with a mems 14bit accelerometer to detect even the smallest movements . monbaby contains a 3v coin - cell battery , so with a battery life up to two months , you don ' t have to recharge it every day .\ndownload the accompanying app , which tracks all measurements in real - time , and sends alters via bluetooth low energy to the app available for both iphone and android . the device has an arena range of up to 60 feet .\nrisk factors are displayed on the dashboard in the app . parents can customize the app to fit their and their baby ' s needs , such as being notified in real - time when a newborn rolls over , or when a toddler falls .\nthey also can see the baby ' s sleep position directly on the smartphone app , so they know whether the baby is on their back or stomach . that means parents no longer have to leave bed in the middle of the night multiple times when paranoia sets in . simply look at the app to see that your baby is sleeping safely .\nthe app tracks the baby ' s sleeping pattern , alerting parents if the baby stops breathing for 15 seconds or more .\nphoto : mon devices be sure to follow t - lounge on twitter and visit our facebook page .\n\u00a9 2018 tech times , all rights reserved . do not reproduce without permission .\nsign up for our email newsletter today . tech times ' biggest stories , delivered to your inbox .\ni\u2019m not a parent , but i can certainly imagine that if and when i do become one ( spoiler : i will become one someday ) that i will likely spend every waking minute of my life concerned about the well - being of my children . especially when kids are younger , it\u2019s understandable for parents to worry about them constantly . for monbaby inventor arturas vaitaitis , it\u2019s this same concern for his children that motivated him to create the smart button baby monitor .\nis more affordable than the other options that are already out there , \u201d said cco daniel klaynberg .\nsecurity experts say 2015 could be the tipping point on the collection and use of our data .\nexperts : wearable tech tests our privacy limits security experts say 2015 could be the tipping point on the collection and use of our data . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nthe kapture audio - recording wristband device is an example of a growing trend of wearable technology . kapture ceo mike sarow shows off the wristband , which allows users to record the previous 60 seconds of audio at a time .\nwhen mike sarow quit his day job to become an entrepreneur , he had no idea the invention he helped create would cause some to liken him to the surveillance - happy national security agency .\nthere were a lot of knee - jerk reactions ,\nsaid sarow , 38 , who lives in downtown cincinnati .\ni heard , ' you ' re the nsa ' s ugly stepchild ! ' we definitely didn ' t do something benign . we did something provocative .\nit ' s a sentiment shared by developers of a lot of wearable devices , of which there are dozens and counting : fitness trackers keep tabs on how active you are , recording devices \u2013 like sarow ' s audio - collecting kapture \u2013 chronicle your daily interactions , sleep monitors gauge when you ' re catching your best shuteye .\nwearables are in huge demand : research firm markets and markets predicts the industry will grow to $ 11 . 61 billion by the end of 2020 . but as the technology becomes more ubiquitous , security experts say the companies creating these products can ' t always ensure the data collected won ' t end up in unintended hands , or be used for unauthorized purposes .\nwe have really reached an inflection point in 2015 ,\nsaid adam towvim , president , ceo and co - founder of trustlayers inc . , a massachusetts - based security company .\neven if someone ' s data stays properly secured inside of someone ' s four walls , the risk of misuse of data is as great as data leakage .\nsymantec corp . , a tech security company headquartered in california , recently analyzed a variety of wearables and found that all hardware - based devices it examined were 100 percent trackable . one in five tracking apps also transmitted user - generated data , such as names , email addresses and passwords , without encryption .\n- - identity theft . fraudsters could use data to better fake official documents , set up false bank accounts or file fraudulent tax returns .\n- - profiling . details given by users could provide organizations data used to discriminate against certain groups or minorities .\n- - stalking . some wearables contain location - based personally identifiable information , allowing outsiders who gain access to see where you are in real time . burglars also could use that info to target your home when you ' re away .\n- - extortion . health - monitoring devices are among the hottest new wearables , capable of tracking blood glucose in diabetics , measuring heart rates and mapping sleeping habits . some invite users to also self - track their moods , their toilet use and their sexual activity , and none of the info is protected by the federal health insurance portability and accountability act ( hipaa ) the way that info you share with your doctor is .\n- - misuse . while some businesses are encouraging use of activity trackers such as thefitbit to improve workers ' health , some employees balk , saying that their bosses could use the data to inappropriately track their productivity and even target them for firing .\nand those are just the risks we know about today , experts warned .\nin the future , who knows what is possible ,\nsaid arturas vaitaitis , creator of monbaby , the first - ever button monitor for newborns . his device will track your baby ' s breathing rate , movement and sleep positions , transmitting vital signs and alerts to your smartphone via bluetooth .\nit ' s like when electricity came out , people were warned that it could be dangerous , it could kill people ,\nvaitaitis said .\nthere will be positives and negatives ( with wearables ) , and people will weigh their privacy against value .\nbig data is such big business that last year , the federal trade commission urged lawmakers to push for transparency and accountability among so - called data brokers \u2013 entities that buy and sell information about people , often without consumers ' knowledge .\nmarketers can use the data collected to tailor ads to users : for example , a fitness buff using an activity tracker might get a targeted ad for new running shoes , or a pharmaceutical company might try to buy information to help find people likely to buy sleeping or weight - loss aids .\nfitbit has a range of fitness offerings . from left : zip , one , flex , charge , aria scale , chargehr , surge . newest to the lineup are the $ 130 charge , out now , and the $ 150 charge hr and $ 250 surge , both coming in 2015 .\nthe $ 199 microsoft band is a fitness tracker that also checks your email and even pays for coffee . it ' s out now and works across multiple mobile platforms .\nmisfit ' s new $ 49 flash . it is water resistant to 30 meters and has an internal battery that can last as long as a year .\nthe new $ 199 peak band from basis is a sophisticated fitness tracker that soon will add some smartwatch functionality .\nthe fitbit charge is the first out of fitbit ' s new bands . it adds an lcd screen that lets you read the time and get notifications .\nstartup pivotal living is offering its pivotal tracker 1 band for just $ 12 with a subscription to its app for android and ios devices .\nthe microsoft band , left , and microsoft health app . microsoft is looking to challenge apple and google with its own system for consolidating health and fitness data from various fitness gadgets and mobile apps .\ncandid wueest , symantec ' s threat researcher based in switzerland , said that such concerns might seem outlandish , but they ' re not . just as burglars have used social media posts to target vulnerable homes , they could easily shift focus to so - called quantified - self data .\nthe main concern should be around the lack of privacy with such devices ,\nwueest said wednesday .\nthe issue of stalkers using this information might only concern a smaller group of people , but for them it can be really tragic .\nsarow faces a different set of privacy questions . he co - created kapture audio , which constantly records and buffers the latest 60 seconds of sound surrounding its wearer and stores those minute - long snippets when the wearer double - taps it .\nthe cincinnati startup made headlines when its 2013 fundraising campaign on the crowdsourcing site kickstarter raised more than $ 160 , 000 . so far , kapture has pre - sold 2 , 000 devices , delivery of which are expected to begin next month .\nwe ' re the exact opposite of the nsa ,\nsarow said .\nthe nsa records everything and saves it on the off - chance they might need to extract something later .\nkapture , on the other hand , is curated by the wearer , because while the device buffers everything , it only saves 60 seconds of sound , and only when the wearer instructs it to .\nsarow said that he and co - creator matthew dooley didn ' t design the device to be surreptitious . they encourage users to tell people around them what the device is , even though most states legally have\none - party consent\nlaws , meaning that only one person in a conversation needs to know that it ' s being recorded .\nthe saved sound bytes are stored in a cloud server maintained by kapture . the company is doing its best to ensure safe storage , but sarow acknowledged that nothing is 100 percent secure .\nif the cia can be breached , i ' m sure kapture can be breached ,\nhe said .\nhagai bar - el , chief technology officer for california - based sansa security , said the data collected by wearables is only as protected as the network that holds it \u2013 and it ' s likely to be stored indefinitely .\nthe trend today , given the ever - decreasing cost of storage , is to store data forever ,\nhe said in an email to the enquirer .\na cio will prefer to pay a bit more for a little more disk space than risk his job and company prosperity by deciding to discard data that is one day determined to have been useful .\nwhile sarow endured some big brother - inspired jabs , a lot of consumers aren ' t yet demanding that the data collected by their wearables be heavily protected .\nthe symantec analysis found that 52 percent of the self - tracking applications they weighed didn ' t make public any privacy policies . that means users weren ' t told who was collecting the data , what was being collected , how it would be used , how long it would be kept and whether the data would be shared with outside parties .\nfitbit , a key - sized computer that clips to your shirt , tracks your activity and sleep patterns and automatically sends updates to your computer .\njenna wolf , 25 , who lives in downtown cincinnati , got a fitbit to monitor her activity levels for her birthday last july . she didn ' t think much about what would happen to her data once collected , and seven months later , she ' s still not worried about it .\npersonally , i am not concerned about my whereabouts being tracked ,\nshe said .\ni feel like phones and other devices can do the same thing .\nit ' s a sentiment shared by a lot of millennials , according to a study by the university of southern california ' s annenberg center for the digital future and bovitz inc . , which found that people ages 18 to 34 don ' t have much expectation of privacy .\nthat ' s not to say they don ' t value it : another study , by contagious communications and flamingo , found that millennials view their privacy as a commodity , and that they ' re more likely than other generations to boycott companies they feel have violated their trust . in other words , if you ' re collecting their information , you ' d better give them something they value in return .\nso what ' s someone ' s privacy worth ? towvim , the trustlayers ceo , predicts that 2015 will be the year we learn the limits .\nthis is going to be the year of privacy by disaster ,\nhe said .\ninstead of everything being designed properly , it ' s going to be the year where we see quantified - self data leak , and that ' s when the data - gathering companies are going to realize they need to care for the misuse of the data they collect at the same scale that they analyze the data .\nwearable baby monitors certainly appear an emerging trend , with recent efforts including a bodysuit packed with sensors and a smart sock to track your baby ' s vital signs . taking yet another approach is us - based inventor arturas vaitaitis , whose monbaby smart button can be attached to any item of clothing to monitor and provide analysis of your baby ' s sleeping patterns .\nlooking like a large button , the device features a built - in mems 140 - bit accelerometer to track motion , the baby ' s orientation , activity levels and breathing . these measurements are recorded five times per second and then relayed via bluetooth 4 . 0 to a smartphone companion smartphone app .\nthe smartphone app then displays information in real - time , such as whether your baby is sleeping on its stomach or back , whether there is tossing and turning , or if it is about to wake up . alerts can also be set through the app to pertain to particular conditions , for example , if your baby rolls over to lie on its stomach .\nfurther to the real - time tracking of sleep , monbaby stores the collected data in the cloud , which the user can then access via a website to gain insights into broader sleep patterns and share the analysis with family or their doctor .\nmonbaby has a bluetooth range of 200 ft ( 61 m ) and is powered by a 3 - volt coin - cell battery , which the company says should be good for five weeks of constant , real - time monitoring or one year in passive mode .\nvaitaitis has turned to kickstarter to raise funds for monbaby where a pledge of us $ 79 will put you in line for the device along with the smartphone app . the app is currently only available for iphone , but if the campaign reaches $ 100 , 000 , the team will develop an android version . shipping is estimated for october 2014 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwe\u2019ve reached our funding goal of $ 15 , 000 to manufacture monbaby , and collected more than $ 16 , 000 , and that is a huge accomplishment thanks to all of you for your pledges , comments , likes and shares over the last 30 days .\nwe\u2019ve reached our funding goal of $ 15 , 000 to manufacture monbaby , and collected more than $ 16 , 000 , and that is a huge accomplishment thanks to all of you for your pledges , comments , likes and shares over the last 30 days .\nmonbaby is an award - winning baby monitor that snaps onto any article of a child\u2019s clothing , just like a button . monbaby\u2019s uniqueness lies in its universal form factor . use it as your child grows ! any onesie or pajama works . monbaby takes a different proactive approach to monitoring . breathing movements , body position ( on the back or on the stomach ) , fall detection , proximity removal \u2013 choose only the alerts you want to receive .\nuniversal form factor . any onesie or pajama works . use it as your child grow !\nmonbaby smart button has universal form factor and attachment mechanism . you can snap it off of baby\u2019s dirty clothing and snap it onto a fresh outfit . measurements are done in real - time , five times per second , and transmitted to our smartphone app .\nthe monbaby app receives information about your baby\u2019s and displays it in an easy - to - understand manner . breathing movements , body position ( on the back or on the stomach ) , fall detection , proximity to the phone , battery and connection status \u2013 choose only the alerts you want to receive .\nbe sure your baby is sleeping in the safest position - on her back . you can opt to receive an audible alarm on your smartphone every time your baby rolls onto her stomach .\nthe sensors on the smart button are precise enough to detect the faintest movement caused by a baby ' s breathing . the monbaby app will let you know if no movement is detected for 15 seconds .\nall parents know that babies move fast ! with monbaby\u2019s proximity alarm , you can be sure your baby is still in the proper play area .\nyour child\u2019s first steps are very exciting , but can also be stressful . monbaby\u2019s fall detection alarm will alert you if your baby falls down .\nthe monbaby smart button sends real - time updates five times per second directly to your smartphone via the monbaby app .\nmonbaby takes a proactive approach to monitoring by sending breathing and activity data to parents real - time , and providing an audible alert to get your attention .\nthe sensor on the smart button is precise enough to detect the faintest movements caused by baby ' s breathing .\nbluetooth\u00ae technology is simple , low power , secure , and everywhere . you can find it in billions of devices ranging from mobile phones and computers to medical devices .\nmonbaby offers the greatest flexibility of use , the most features and the most affordable price of any wearable baby monitor .\nany onesie or pajama works . no need to buy a new monbaby as your child grows ! one size fits all .\ncompared with back sleeping , stomach sleeping carries between 1 . 7 and 12 . 9 times the risk of sids . read more\nmonbaby comes with many more features , including the ability to track your baby\u2019s sleeping position . if a baby flips onto their belly while sleeping , the monbaby will alert you .\n\u00abthis item is wonderful ! as a first time parent i wanted something that gave me piece of mind but that was affordable . this item is just that ! i used it when my daughter was first born , and then stopped using it after i got comfortable . however , now that . . . \u00bb\n\u00abthis monitor literally saved my babies life ! ! after being born extremely premature my son was brought home on oxygen due to having chronic lung disease . we brought this monitor more for piece of mind . however one night it was alarming for breathing . i . . . \u00bb\n\u00abas a first time parent , this button has really helped me feel more connected with my newborn . i love knowing that i can be alerted if something is not right . \u00bb\n\u00abthis device is perfect for us ! its small , reliable and gave us peace of mind . plain monitor can never deliver such an accurate feedback on how your baby is doing , when you are not in the room . perfect for us ! fast delivery too . good service . \u00bb\n\u00abwe ' re expecting an addition in a couple of months , and with a bad case of sids paranoia i\u2019ve been looking for a device that would do just what monbaby does . so far we\u2019ve tried it out with me and my wife , and it\u2019s been working flawlessly . i am . . . \u00bb\n\u00abi bought this product for my best friend who is first time mom . she have been using it for about 3 weeks now and let me tell you , she is completely different person know . or better to say almost as she use to be before her baby was born . before monbaby , . . . \u00bb\ni really like the customizable options that let me decide which alerts to use .\n\u00abgreat product . monitor buttons stays securely on baby ' s clothing so you don ' t have to worry about it coming off . software app works great giving worry free information in knowing that your baby is sleeping and breathing allowing parents to relax and . . . \u00bb\nmonbaby does not replace parenting . monbaby is a consumer electronic product , not a medical device . it is not intended to diagnose , treat , cure or prevent any disease , including sudden infant death syndrome ( sids ) .\nwant to learn more about monbaby , but don\u2019t have time to explore right now ? leave us your number and one of our team members will contact you via phone to answer your questions . we are available from 10am \u2014 6pm est .\nif you submit a request after 6pm , you will receive a call the following day .\nsubscribe to our newsletter for early access to monbaby news , updates , exclusive offers and useful content on safe sleep for babies .\nmonbaby is an award - winning baby monitor in a button that monitors breathing movements . it snaps onto any article of a child\u2019s clothing . parents can easily snap it off of their baby\u2019s dirty onesie or pajama and snap it onto a fresh outfit .\ntakes a proactive approach to monitoring . parents don ' t have to watch their baby 24 hours a day as they do with traditional baby monitors . with the monbaby smart button and the app ( ios or android ) , parents can receive alerts on their smartphone if no breathing movements are detected , if the baby rolls over onto the stomach , or leaves a proximity area or falls . measurements are done in real - time and transmitted to the smartphone app and onto the cloud . monbaby won an elite prize - - the best smart clothing solution at the the wearable technologies innovation world cup 13 / 14 in munich , germany .\ni am a corporate , securities and m & a lawyer at dla piper in the san francisco bay area and i help startup businesses get formed and financed to scaling .\nwhile you definitely must consider what\u2019s best for you and your little one , there are some things you can do before and during the trip that can make traveling while pregnant more enjoyable .\ni\u2019m really bummed about this item . it was awesome for the first few days . now i can\u2019t take my phone more than a few feet away from the monitor or it loses connection\nn within a two feet of the monitor . that defeats the purpose if i\u2019m right next to the baby . i\u2019ve emailed their customer support multiple times via the app but haven\u2019t gotten a reply . i should have gone with a more expensive and notable brand , maybe then it would work . a hundred dollar item that\u2019s essentiall\ny worthless and no one working for the company will help with any trouble shooting .\njust a couple of days after we brought our son home from the hospital , he had a choking got in his sleep to the point that his cheeks turned slightly blue and we had to take him to the er . despite the\nwas fine and it was likely due to him still having fluid , as he was a c - section baby , we still wanted something that could help us feel better about his safety while he sleeps . granted , this was a one time episode and he has been perfectly fine since , we have still relied on the monbaby to help us sleep at night because we know it will alert us of anything is wrong . not only does this device monitor breathing ,\nn ( back , side , or tummy ) , which we found useful as new parents because he insisted on sleeping on his side , so we would know if he somehow rolled further onto his stomach . overall , this has been one of the best purchases we ' ve made since becoming parents because you can ' t put a price on peace of mind and restful sleep when you ' re caring for an infant !\nit ' s possible to select which areas are monitored and which alerts you want to receive - i . e . breathing ,\nwith the monbridge app as well as the monbaby app to extend the range of the monitor .\nsee our new video ! monbaby is the baby monitor in a form of a button and the mobile app with smart alerts . breathing movements , body position ( on the back or on the stomach ) , fall detection , proximity removal \u2013 choose only the alerts you want to receive ! urltoken\nemergency pediatrician shares support for monbaby . after learning about our product , pediatric emergency medicine physician dr . igor shorman was immediately on board with the idea . in this video dr . shorman speaks about sudden infant death syndrome ( sids ) and its risk factors . urltoken\nmonbaby is easy to use , and its design cleverly makes clipping it to baby ' s clothing easier than comparable devices . the android app ' s ability to track sleep patterns over time is a cool addition .\nits reliance on motion detection means monbaby ' s performance isn ' t perfect . plus , you can ' t use it with a sleeper or rocker that would register movement even if the child has stopped breathing .\nmonbaby is a useful gadget , but like other devices of its type , its features can ' t replace traditional monitors or quite justify its $ 170 price tag .\nat $ 170 , monbaby is a little more affordable than some of its competitors , but it certainly isn ' t cheap . and it falls into the same trap as other devices like it : it can ' t replace traditional monitors , and its added smarts won ' t justify the price for many parents . monbaby is nice to have around , but not necessary for most kids .\nalexa ' s new flagship smart speaker is better than the first one - - and it costs a lot . . .\nthe $ 120 amazon cloud cam is a capable indoor security camera at a great price .\nthe lifx mini is a terrific smart bulb that works with alexa , siri , ifttt , and the google . . .\nit ' s counterintuitive , but the white - light - only philips hue bulbs represent serious smart - home . . .\nthe ecobee4 has everything you could possibly want from a thermostat , including a built - in . . .\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 .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nattention new yorkers ! please join our founder and ceo , lev grzhonko , for his presentation at the hbs alumni new venture competition ' s final pitch night on wednesday , march 21st , 2018 three winners will be announced at the end of the night .\nas a first time parent , this button has really helped me feel more connected with my newborn . i love knowing that i can be alerted if something is not right\nmonbaby is only $ 79 . 99 for a limited time :\nyou never expect to give birth prematurely . when it happens , it\u2019s difficult to know where to turn :\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 .\nan economics graduate of uc berkeley and harvard university . successful serial entrepreneur , former founder of adotube .\nholds a ph . d . in particle physics from columbia university , a patent in the it industry and over 50 scientific publications . inventor of monbaby .\nbachelor in electronics ( cambridge , uk ) . production engineering and customer service management in state of the art semiconductor high tech equipment industry . hardware and software design .\ngraduate of the university of michigan with a b . a . in english literature . experienced in operations and production management for over 15 years .\nto find out if this company and others are accepting funding , sign up as investor .\nshowing your general funding information publicly may constitute general solicitation . general solicitation is a new commonly - used way for companies to raise funding . to learn about general solicitation , consult your legal counsel . if you uncheck this box , your general funding information will be viewable to only equitynet investors .\nyour equitynet business plan is only viewable to capital providers and business supporters that you choose to share with in the \u201ccrowdfund\u201d or \u201cmessages\u201d tab . investors prefer an equitynet business plan . entering a plan is highly educational and improves your appeal to investors .\ndocument file names will be viewable by equitynet investors and business supporters only . actual documents are only viewable to capital providers and business supporters that you choose to share with in the \u201ccrowdfund\u201d or \u201cmessages\u201d tab .\nreview : 5 \u2018smart\u2019 baby gadgets that claim to make you a better parent j . r . raphael\n\u00a9 2005 - 2018 global equity fintech , inc . all rights reserved . u . s . patent no . 7 , 698 , 188 | 7 , 908 , 194 | 8 , 484 , 110 | 8 , 793 , 170 | 8 , 793 , 171\nequitynet is not a registered broker - dealer and does not offer investment advice or advise on the raising of capital through securities offerings . equitynet does not recommend or otherwise suggest that any investor make an investment in a particular company , or that any company offer securities to a particular investor . equitynet takes no part in the negotiation or execution of transactions for the purchase or sale of securities , and at no time has possession of funds or securities . no securities transactions are executed or negotiated on or through the equitynet platform . equitynet receives no compensation in connection with the purchase or sale of securities . posted companies are not necessarily seeking funding . by using this website you acknowledge that you have read and agree to equitynet ' s terms of use , privacy policy , payment disclaimer , and risk factors .\nthis smart clip - on monitor tells parents if their child turns over , stops moving , or stops breathing . . . .\ncnet technology editor david priest recently tested out monbaby on his newborn . his goal was to deter . . .\nwe ' re excited to debut the latest addition to our baby wearable line at this week ' s ce week conferenc . . .\nin recent weeks u . s . president barack obama visited vietnam , the first presidential visit to the coun . . .\nbaby girls sure do love their daddies . but what ' s a toddler to do when it suddenly seems she has two . . .\na properly installed car seat is being credited with saving the life of a two - year - old boy . mom kylee . . .\nbrittany welch decided to get creative in telling her husband , david , that their family would soon ha . . .\nyahoo tech reporter j . r . raphael has a wiggly 10 - month old at home , so it made perfect sense for him . . .\nthe factory will allow samsung to nearly double its manufacturing capacity in india to 120 million sm . . .\nsamsung has finally released the galaxy a8 ( 2018 ) oreo update , bringing an end to months of waiting f . . .\nsamsung galaxy s9 vs . htc u12 + : still in the game at twilight\nbut while the losers of the first round still have another chance , the quarter - finals are over after . . .\nomate has been one of kiddowear ' s top competitors . omate was founded in 2013 in mountain view , california . like kiddowear , omate also competes in the technology hardware field .\nnabi is one of kiddowear ' s top competitors . nabi was founded in el segundo , california } in 2011 . nabi is in the it services industry . compared to kiddowear , nabi generates $ 9m more revenue .\nkiddowear ' s revenue is the fifth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ .\nkiddowear has employees and is the seventh highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 51 .\nowler has collected 6 screenshots of kiddowear ' s website since oct 2016 . the latest kiddowear website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\nkiddowear currently has 245 followers on twitter . as of november 2016 kiddowear had 152 followers . that ' s a 61 percent increase in 1year\nkiddowear currently has 5 , 770 fans on facebook . as of november 2016 kiddowear had 908 fans . that ' s a 535 percent increase in 2 years\nkiddowear is a developer of wearable devices for children that helps to track the temperature , perspiration , heart rate and fat percentage . kiddowear was founded in 2015 . kiddowear ' s headquarters is located in san francisco , california , usa 94103 . ki . . .\nkiddowear ' s co - founder & ceo , jaganath swamy , currently has an approval rating of 63 % . kiddowear ' s primary competitors are\nthe 2016 consumer goods business and technology leadership conference ( cgbtlc ) gathered attendees at the hilton bonnet creek in orlando , fla . on october 17 - 20 , 2016 to explore the theme of \u201cdigitizing the enterprise for transformational growth\u201d . this year\u2019s agenda had a greater focus on interactive , discussion - type sessions with the launch of cgt university , share group meetings , workshops , and shorter hard - hitting presentations . take a look at # cgbtlc on twitter to see what resonated with attendees . here are some top highlights from the event :\nsupply chain smarts : the conference concluded with quantitative data provided by simon ellis , program vice president - supply chain , idc manufacturing insights , that showed how companies are using sensors to capture data today which will likely expand with iot . in addition to operational uses , iot enables companies to respond well to the physical disruptions that may occur . ellis concluded , \u201ca smart supply chain with real time visibility and advanced analytics and a combination of people and machine is about being more risk - aware and being more resilient . \u201d\njoin fellow technologists for an evening of live demos from companies developing great technology in new york .\nplease note : in order to help accommodate the high demand for seats , if you ' ve purchased a ticket , your seat will be held until 7 : 20 p . m . the night of the event . after that , we will consider you a no show , and may release your seat to someone waiting to get in .\nemozia is developing technology which enables machines and software to understand and respond to human emotion .\nmonbaby : a wearable baby monitor in a smart button that tracks your child\u2019s breathing , movement and sleep patterns on an iphone / android app .\npowertofly is a social platform that connects women in tech to great jobs at high - growth companies .\nshyp : the easiest way to send anything , anywhere . now live in nyc !\nnyc has become one of the first cities in the us to claim their own gtld , and only those physically located in the five boroughs can own it .\nny tech meetup has merged with new york tech council to become ny tech alliance . find out more here : urltoken\nmonbaby \u2013 a baby monitor in a button that sends baby movements to parents smart phone . it design to alleviate parents anxiety about their newborns\u2019 well - being . it can be attached to any article of baby clothing .\nmonbutton is a universal sleep analyzer applicable for all ages that can be attached to any article of clothing . monbutton measures and classifies a wide of range of motions , breathing , fall detection , proximity , activity level , orientation , rollovers , shakes and proximity and sends the data to a smartphone screen in the form of the dashboard of risk factors ."]}
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", "topic": 29}], "title": "prisoner transport", "paragraphs": ["the correctionsone prisoner transport product category is a collection of information , product listings and resources for researching prisoner transport products . it covers partitions , door and window panels , seats and restraints , and prisoner control devices .\njohn welch says he believes the public sector could deliver prisoner transport services more efficiently and effectively .\nthe committee is conducting an inquiry into the contract for prisoner transport , currently held by serco .\nmeyer : u . s . prisoner transport is the largest prisoner transport company in the country . they\u2019re based out of nashville , tenn . , and they are a for - profit company .\nfor more information about u . s . prisoner transport and our services , please contact us today .\n\u00a9 2016 prisoner transport systems . all rights reserved . | | a division of quality plastics inc .\nan estate of a deceased prisoner may file a lawsuit against the department for the wrongful death of a prisoner during transport , or a lawsuit may be filed by a citizen who was harmed or killed due to a prisoner escape during the transport . some federal courts have held that the transporting department is liable a prisoner ' s behavior during an escape from a transport or incurring an injury sustained during the transport .\nu . s . prisoner transport offers safe and secure prisoner extradition services throughout the united states , puerto rico and the u . s . virgin islands .\nenroll every employee in a prisoner transport training program . this program must last at least 100 hours . subject every employee to extensive firearms , driving and martial arts training in addition to the prisoner transport program .\nuspt has a fleet of prisoner transport vehicles equipped to transport your prisoner from most locations . we have the equipment , experience and personnel to perform any type of prisoner transport . we provide transports nationwide , seven days a week , by either ground or air transportation ; which ever efficiently meets your agency ' s needs .\nu . s . prisoner transport is proud to announce their new website today . the site contains more information regarding their prisoner transport services , their team , their fleet and more . . . all . . .\nconsider the following major items involved in virtually every prisoner transport : selection and preparation of the vehicle ; possible vehicle accidents ; securing and placement of the prisoner in the vehicle ; acquiring prisoner information ; transporting special needs prisoners ; gender of the prisoner ; restraint equipment used ; searching the prisoner ; the number of prisoners to transport ; nature of the transportation ; distance and route of the transportation ; medical purposes of the transportation ; using commercial aircraft ; officer weapons involved ; number of officers required for the transport ; and communications required during the transport .\nthe prisoner transport topic provides tips , expert columns and news related to the transportation of an inmate from one jail facility to another - a highly - dangerous task . the prisoner transport topic gives officers the tools they need to safely complete this unique mission .\ncheck out this prisoner transport with havis products . the vehicle specific console for the ford e350 has 18\nof mounting space for all types of emergency communications equipment and lighting / siren controls like that whelen cencom . the prisoner transport insert holds up to 12\npassengers\n.\nthey basically take contracts with states all over the country to move prisoners long distances : for instance , in maine , local deputies will do a one - day transport , but this company will do a long haul transport . ( more on safety issues with prisoner transport companies here . )\nbased in melbourne , florida , u . s . prisoner transport offers safe and professional prisoner transportation services throughout the continental united states , hawaii , alaska , puerto rico and the u . s . virgin islands .\nu . s . prisoner transport is authorized under u . s . code title 18 , section 3182 extradition act . our officers are authorized to :\nliability concerns on the topic are rarely discussed despite the potential of a lawsuit being filed regarding some aspect of transporting a prisoner , for instance , a civil lawsuit could be filed by a prisoner claiming an injury sustained during the transport .\nmany transportation policies direct officers to use the vehicle seatbelt when transporting a prisoner . a common complaint raised in a prisoner transport lawsuit emerges when a prisoner is injured and an officer failed to secure him with a seatbelt . in brown v . missouri dept . of corrections ( 8th cir . 2004 ) a state prisoner was allegedly injured from an accident while en route to a correctional facility .\nas one of the very few nationwide prisoner transport operators in the united states , we have efficiencies in routes that we are able to pass on to you . we can move your prisoner at less cost than if you did it yourself .\ngain maximum control of violent prisoners during transport with the ripp violent prisoner transport . designed to stop a violent prisoner from thrashing his upper body around the seat of your car and the\nhead banger\nfrom smashing his head into the side window or the screen / shield separating the front and rear compartments of the car .\nafter complaining for more than a week of severe stomach pain and vomiting , william weintraub was found dead in the back of a private prisoner transport van in georgia .\nby comparison , the prison systems of california , florida and texas \u2014 which together transport more than 800 , 000 inmates every year , most of them in - state \u2014 have each had just one prisoner escape from transport vehicles over the same period .\nlackawanna county has utilized prison transport services to transport inmates since 2008 , said sheriff mark mcandrew . mr . mcandrew said he\u2019s never had any complaints about the firm\u2019s service .\nu . s . prisoner transport specializes in secure prisoner transportation and extradition services to everywhere in the continental united states , hawaii , alaska , puerto rico and the u . s . virgin islands . our prisoner transfer services are available 7 days a week\u2014both by ground and air , depending on the option that most efficiently meets your agency\u2019s needs .\nofficials with prison transport services did not respond to emails or a phone message seeking comment .\nthe next picture shows a prisoner in the commonly used transport system ( u . s . a . ) where the handcuffs are secured to a belly chain with a martin link .\ncourt services , prisons and police all play some role in control of prisoners at court , but reviewers noted \u201cthere were no formal meetings between all the parties involved\u201d . there was also no written protocol for the separate agencies to define their roles in how to handle prisoner transport to and from the court , even though there were defined operating procedures for prisoner transport generally .\nu . s . prisoner transport officers are licensed by the state of florida and are trained to safely and securely move inmates throughout the united states , puerto rico and the . . .\nbased on current prisoner projections , the value of the new contract is estimated at $ 95 . 7 million . the contract will provide a more responsive , accountable and effective transport system .\nthere are incentives for g4s to meet performance standards as well as the implementation of a state - of - the - art prisoner transport scheduling technology , which will deliver an improved service .\na city prisoner brought a section 1983 action against the city after he was injured in a bus accident while being transported to court . the prisoner claimed that he sustained injury as the officers failed to provide him a seat belt in the transport bus while he was secured in handcuffs . the prisoner claimed that he could hardly support himself and that he was denied adequate treatment .\npts - public safety equipment is a leader in the prisoner transport market for law enforcement vehicles . our os belt system\u2122 revolutionized the industry when introduced in 2012 . this system affords maximum officer safety , while at the same time , provides a safe and secure transport of the prisoner regardless the type of vehicle . the accompanying door caps and custom window guards , along with our custom front and rear partitions finish off what results in a totally secure environment for placing prisoners for transport .\nbecause passenger carriers are not required to specify to the transportation department what kinds of people they move around , a department spokesman said he could not comment on specifics about the prisoner transport industry .\nperforming a mini - risk management assessment of the components involved in performing a prisoner transport can yield a number of general topics and can assist in identifying the risks associated with performing the task .\nthe coalition government notes the deficiencies in the current prisoner transport contract identified by the auditor - general . that contract was signed in 2009 under the previous labor government ,\nhe said .\nthe ripp\u2122 violent prisoner transport restraint has been designed to stop a violent prisoner from thrashing his upper body around in the seat of your car and the\nhead banger\nfrom smashing his head into the side window or screen / shield separating the front and rear compartments of the car .\ng4s has provided prisoner transport services through the department of justice ( victoria ) to corrections victoria , the victoria police and the department of human services since 1997 and the contract has recently been renewed .\nrestraints and handcuffs used for transport of prisoners . transport belts are for added security with higher - risk prisoners are made of leather , chain , nylon and steel components . transport restraints are manufactured by peerless , boston leather , hiatts , smith & wesson and more . we carry a variety of prisoner restraint equipment and gear . please allow us to assist you with your requirements , contact us now .\nproper cuffing techniques for prisoner transport differ from those used after initial arrests on the street . and it\u2019s not just because of security issues . the safety of the person being restrained also comes into play .\nshe and the investigation\u2019s lead reporter christopher williams spoke to another prisoner who\u2019d been on the transport , and who independently described the same treatment of quinn . they looked at some of the issues with prisoner transport companies and the role they play in the corrections industry . and , along with william\u2019s reporting , meyer wrote two editorials on the subject that appeared in the sun - journal over the last two sundays .\nnext is the hiatt \u201ccloseting chain\u201d . this is designed for use when transporting a prisoner , for example , by train . it enables the prisoner to use the toilet with some privacy , yet be securely attached to the escort . the downside is that it gives a violent prisoner a formidable weapon !\ntravelling with a partner at all times we have been given a transport from prison to a police station for a court appearance . upon arrival the pick up process is completed and the prisoner is loaded . once the prisoner is on board constant welfare checks are completed by the crew on the prisoner while travelling . specially designed trucks allow us to stay in contact with prisoners , for their safety and security .\nhavis prisoner transport systems easily convert cargo and passenger vans into heavy - duty inmate transports while ensuring officer and passenger safety . offered in 80\n, 100\nand 120\nlengths and one to three compartment options , these inserts not only help transport people but can also be used for evidence or storage .\nfirst , check the transport vehicle thoroughly for contraband , both inside and underneath the vehicle . this should be done both before and after transport . keep a checklist of what was inspected and who completed the inspection .\nuspt would like to thank all the law enforcement agencies for stopping by our booth at the national sheriff ' s convention . based in melbourne , florida , u . s . prisoner transport offers safe and . . .\nlike dozens of states and countless localities , butler county outsources the long - distance transport of suspects and fugitives . galack was loaded into a van run by prisoner transportation services of america , the nation\u2019s largest for - profit extradition company .\nmac ' s prisoner transport lift & braun northwest inc demo . this vehicle and lift are available for demo with braun northwest . contact them today at sales @ urltoken for more info and availability . thank you for watching our video .\nequip each employee with a uniform , identification , firearm and restraints . equip each of your transport vehicles with bullet - proof glass and interior dividers , restrain points and lock boxes to store firearms and other equipment . store prisoner clothing and restraints in each of your vehicles . federal guidelines mandate that a prisoner must be classified and easily identifiable by his clothing .\nthe use of private contractors to transport prisoners is ineffective and inefficient , a union has told a west australian parliamentary committee .\nstay alert and stay alive . policies and procedures for inmate transport are based on the successes and failures of past incidents .\nlike dozens of states and countless localities , butler county outsources the long - distance transport of suspects and fugitives . mr . galack was loaded into a van run by prisoner transportation services of america , the nation\u2019s largest for - profit extradition company .\nmr . richard\u2019s attorney , james conaboy of scranton , said issues involving private transport companies are becoming a \u201cnational epidemic . \u201d the lawsuit is among numerous suits that have been filed across the nation against private prison transport companies that allege negligence and abuse .\nprison transport services claims to be the largest private inmate transport service in the nation . an internet search revealed the company has faced several lawsuits in other states , including one filed by a texas woman who claims she was improperly shackled and denied water .\nregardless of the purpose , transporting a prisoner can be a potentially dangerous assignment for police or correction officers and adherence to proper safety protocols are obviously critical . while a majority of prisoner transports are accomplished without incident prisoners have escaped killing or injuring an officer , injured themselves or been killed , and harmed or killed innocent citizens . a study of the new york police department found that 40 % of prisoner escapes happened during a prisoner transport ( ny times , 2002 ) . further , an analysis of data regarding reported incidents emerging from transporting prisoners from 2002 to 2007 revealed the following ( urltoken , 2008 ) :\nfacing an overcrowded jail and vehicles in decline , the douglas county sheriff\u2019s office will be buying a new van to transport inmates .\ngenerally restraint equipment used by officers in a prisoner transport include : handcuffs ; cuffs with waist chains and the blackbox ; leg restraints ; leg straps ; flex - cuffs ; and in some cases leg braces . the courts recognize the need , the practice and the policy of using varying types of restraints when controlling and transporting prisoners to ensure the safety of the officer and the prisoner .\nthe leg - iron and connecting chains are shortened , allowing only a stooping shuffling walk when the prisoner is outside the car .\nthe courthouse holding cells , as well as the prisoner transportation process was examined as part of the review . while the court facilities fared significantly better than their counterparts in the prisons and police jails , there were several problems identified , particularly in prisoner transfers .\n\u201cultimately , the way to increase efficiency [ in the prison system ] is to actually reduce prisoner numbers , \u201d she said .\nthese high - security locksets can be used to severely reduce the chances of a highly dangerous prisoner or proven escape artist from defeating his or her restraints , says asp\u2019s harmon . for such people , he recommends giving a coded key to one deputy at the point of origin , one key to a deputy or bailiff at the arrival point , and maybe one key to someone in a trailing car in case there is an emergency during transport that requires the prisoner to be released from his restraints . he would not allow any person immediately surrounding the prisoner during transport to have a coded key on his or her person . this way , even if the prisoner were able to overpower someone , he or she would not be able to access a key that could open the restraints .\nflaherty : and while a state or federal correctional facility would have intense regulation , that\u2019s not true of u . s . transport ?\nthese figures are sobering and should provide pause to remind officers and supervisors that transporting a prisoner can pose a risk of harm to the officer and the prisoner . hence , following safety guidelines , policy , and training are critical for performing this assignment without incident .\nthroughout the transport process , prisoners are held in a safe , secure environment by trained , experienced professionals . - learn more about our officers\nprofessor morgan also said more resources should be devoted to improving video link facilities at prisons , to reduce the number of prison transport journeys .\nin the wake of this tragedy , please be mindful of this advice for inmate transport , avoid complacency and train , train and retrain .\nupon arrival at the police station police staff assist us in unloading the prisoner into their cells . and we have completed the drop .\nit could not be determined how long pike county has used prison transport services or how much the firm charges to transport inmates . the times - tribune sought a copy of the company\u2019s contract under the state\u2019s right to know act , but the county had not responded as of thursday .\nlike an elephant in the room , liability issues are seldom discussed despite their potential to escalate into a lawsuit . today , i ' ll walk you through aspects of prisoner transport that are vulnerable to liability - - so that your department can be in the best defensible position .\neven though there is no national standard on the securing of an inmate for a transport , please be mindful that all inmates should be secured during a transport . the best way is high - security locks with a pick proof system , including leg irons . if high - security locks are not feasible , inmates should be restrained with leg irons , a chain running up to belly belt and hand restraints placed in front . never transport an inmate with their hands restrained behind them . in case of an accident during transport the inmate has some maneuverability to protect their face .\nwa police commissioner karl o ' callaghan wants the next prison transport contract expanded to help free up more of his officers for frontline police work .\nseveral maine district attorney\u2019s offices say they\u2019ll stop using a private prisoner - transport company after an investigation by the lewiston sun - journal into allegations by a lewiston woman , who was being brought from florida to auburn to face probation violation , that the company seriously mistreated her during the ride .\nthe black box is placed over the lock apparatus that runs between the prisoner\u2019s handcuffs and is situated between the hands forcing them in parallel positioning . a chain runs through the box , encircles the prisoner\u2019s waist , is tightened and then locked so that the prisoner\u2019s hands , restrained by cuffs and the black box , are pulled against the stomach . the black box is worn in conjunction with handcuffs , waist chain and leg irons .\nthe victorian government has announced the awarding of the new contract for the transport of prisoners between courts , prisons , youth justice centres and police stations .\ncurrently , the sheriff\u2019s office has three vehicles \u2013 two vans and an suv \u2013 that they use to transport inmates around the region , woods said .\ndowns , who took over operations at pts after it merged last year with one of its biggest competitors , the florida - based u . s . prisoner transport , said he had taken steps to make the company safer . the company had already installed sleeper berths for guards in its vans .\na prisoner may file a civil lawsuit under section 1983 for alleged violations of their constitutional rights and the legal argument applied in the lawsuit is determined by the status of the prisoner . for example , an arrested person injured during a transport after an arrest by a law enforcement officer may claim a fourth amendment right violation for the misuse of restraints , excessive use of force , and a failure to provide medical care under the fourteenth amendment .\nthere are approximately 60 , 000 prisoner movements per annum on behalf of corrections victoria , victoria police and the department of health and human services .\ndas in kennebec , somerset and aroostook counties don\u2019t use these private , for - profit transport companies , because they believe public agencies are better suited to transport inmates , and be guardians for them if they\u2019re on the move . so good for maine , more than half our counties don\u2019t use these companies .\nit doesn\u2019t matter how many times a prisoner has been searched by other people . you need to search that person yourself . taking it a step further , harmon says he has always insisted that officers taking over custody of a prisoner from him conduct a search as he\u2019s watching or he won\u2019t leave .\nflaherty : you\u2019ve been in touch with u . s . transport . how has the company responded to your attempts to reach them , and to your investigation ?\npolice and corrections officers perform prisoner transport thousands of times daily across the nation for a variety of purposes . as previously mentioned , a majority of these transports occur without incident , but due to the unpredictable nature of the transport , anything may occur and officers and supervisors should be prepared to reduce the risks when performing the duty . the old adage that desperate people will do desperate things applies to a case that i worked on two years ago and provides an instructive example .\nan arrested murderer was being transported to the county jail by two deputies . the prisoner was handcuffed with both hands secured in the front position ; he was placed in the back seat of the patrol car . there was a plastic partition separating the front and back seats . during transport , the prisoner reported , he worked up the nerve to try and kill himself by causing the patrol car to crash \u2014 a drastic measure taken to avoid being sentenced to life in prison .\nmeyer : i don\u2019t know if it\u2019s significantly less expensive . but if you have a small department like androscoggin county , and you have to transport somebody a long distance , that\u2019s two fewer transport guys that you have in your department to work , and it just makes it a lot harder for smaller counties to manage that .\ncorrections departments in 26 states , law enforcement in cities such as chicago , atlanta and las vegas , and local agencies nationwide use extradition companies . although about two dozen private prisoner transport companies have registered with the department of transportation , only seven have state - level extradition contracts , with pts having the most by far .\ntraining of all officers should follow after the policy is developed . all components of the policy should be addressed in training . officers should strive to enhance their own safety by adhering to policy guidelines and their training . finally proper implementation of the policy and training should be addressed in the field by supervisors to ensure officers are following the training adequately . following these few recommendations can place the department in a more defensible position should a prisoner file a lawsuit resulting from a prisoner transport .\nneed to move an inmate somewhere in the united states , puerto rico or the u . s . virgin islands ? complete our online form to request a transport .\nfor the officers who are assigned to an inmate transport , be prepared for what the day may bring . the start of the day may vary and can stretch between eight to 12 hours so officers should be well rested and energized . transport officers are part of a team and may consist of anywhere between two to four officers .\nprivate vans can save considerably by picking up and dropping off other prisoners along the way , charging 75 cents to $ 1 . 50 a mile per prisoner .\none prisoner tracked by the auditor - general last year was detained in 14 places , moved 40 times , and escorted between police cells and court 26 times .\nmr . downs , who took over operations at p . t . s . after it merged last year with one of its biggest competitors , the florida - based u . s . prisoner transport , said he had taken steps to make the company safer . the company had already installed sleeper berths for guards in its vans .\nthe court dismissed the prisoner ' s complaint holding that the city did not violate the prisoner\u2019s constitutional rights by failing to provide him with a seatbelt while transporting him in handcuffs . further , in spencer v . knapheide truck equipment company ( 8th cir . 1999 ) a pretrial detainee who had suffered injuries rendering him quadriplegic after he was placed with handcuffs behind his back in police transport vehicle , and was thrown forward into the bulkhead of the passenger compartment , brought a section 1983 action against city officials .\nconvicted prisoners , however , may file a lawsuit regarding a transport issue consistent with the eighth amendment , due to their convicted status . typically the prisoner will also claim that administrators failed to train , failed to supervise the transporting officer ( s ) , and failed to direct officers through policies and / or the department implemented constitutional deficient policies .\ncorrections departments in 26 states , law enforcement in cities such as chicago , atlanta and las vegas , and local agencies nationwide use extradition companies . although about two dozen private prisoner transport companies have registered with the department of transportation , only seven have state - level extradition contracts , with p . t . s . having the most by far .\nprison officer ' s union secretary john welch told the committee that despite repeated assurances from government that contract conditions would address issues with prisoner handling and escapes , problems remained .\ndarren richardson of spring hill , florida , says workers with prisoner transport services of america withheld food , attempted to extort jewelry from him and fastened shackles around his legs so tightly that he lost circulation , causing his legs and feet to turn purple by the time he arrived at the pike county correctional facility last june , according to a federal lawsuit .\nchase vehicle policies and procedures vary from state to state , but it ' s a good practice to employ a chase vehicle with an additional officer or two when more than 12 inmates are being transported . a chase vehicle can add an extra set of eyes to the transport , assist in moving the inmates and respond to any emergencies that may arise from that transport .\ndue to the high demand for our services uspt has just added 6 ford transits to our fleet . this brings a total of 35 transport vehicles to our fleet . ground . . .\nmoving inmates back and forth takes a toll on the transport vehicles , mcgovern said . and the county tries to replace each van or suv when it reaches approximately 120 , 000 miles .\nall of these questions need answers , but until the investigation is complete we need to do our best to understand what happened that horrible day and review policy and procedure for inmate transport .\nofficers are not to move inmates unless the proper order has been provided . the transport officers also must be aware of pertinent information related to the inmates they are transporting , such as :\nthe companies are usually paid per prisoner per mile , giving them incentive to pack the vans and take as few breaks as possible . crashes have killed a dozen prisoners and guards .\nin a report published this week , the public sector watchdog found that a 66 % increase in prisoner numbers in the past 12 years was putting \u201csignificant pressure\u201d on the corrections system .\nhire employees with law enforcement training . a military or martial arts background will give some employees an edge , but there is no substitute for experience in law enforcement and prisoner handling .\nclaiming that he was cold , the prisoner asked the deputy to open the sliding partition so more heat could get to the back . one of the deputies obliged . as the patrol car proceeded around a curve , the prisoner shoved himself through the opening of the partition , grabbed the steering wheel and turned it forcefully , hoping to land the vehicle in a ditch .\nthese vans do not have prisoner beds , toilets or medical services . violent felons are mixed with first - time suspects . a plexiglass divider is usually the only thing separating women from men .\nthe prison service believed that the police should transport all such individuals , regardless of whether they arrived at court under arrest . the police said the prison service should do it once a conviction had occurred .\none transport vehicle , bought in 2015 , already has 32 , 000 miles on it , mcgovern said . another has around 90 , 000 miles and will need to be replaced sometime in mid - 2017 .\nthis brief review provides a reminder that officers must stay diligent to their safety when performing the frequent task of transporting a prisoner . the statistics discussed at the beginning are reminders that a major problem associated with the transportation of prisoners is the potential for escape and that officer and prisoners may sustain an injury . the case example also provides a teaching point that officers need to be prepared for the unexpected during a prisoner transport and provides insight into the criminal mindset . the incident could be used as case study at a briefing or in a training setting to discuss the hazards that may be experienced in transporting prisoners .\nas mentioned earlier , traveling over water brings about different concerns for the prisoner . he or she must be able to wear a lifejacket and be able to move in certain ways should an emergency occur .\ndevices that cover already restrained hands are also available to more securely prevent a prisoner from using his or her hands . examples include the hand restraint mittens from restraint system technologies and humane restraint\u2019s cuffmuzzle bag .\nin that later picture , the prisoner is wearing a pair of smith & wesson model 100 handcuffs fitted with the boa handcuff co \u201ccuffmaxx\u201d device . the next picture shows a closer view of those handcuffs .\nit\u2019s 6 am and the depot is alive with 40 transport officers all starting their day . after finding out the day\u2019s destination and a full vehicle pre - departure check , it is time to hit the road .\nthe prisoner had a medical problem requiring him to be transported outside of the facility for treatment three times a month . the appeals court affirmed the lower courts decision by holding that a policy stipulating that prisoners will be secured in full and double - locked restraints , waist - belt chain restraints with attached handcuffs , security blackbox , and leg restraints , did not violate the prisoner ' s rights to equal protection .\na review of the relevant civil case law regarding prisoner transport reveals a number of judicial decisions regarding the above cited areas . among these areas of potential civil liability , the use or misuse of restraints , the failure to utilize seatbelts , and transporting prisoners for medical purposes emerge as among the more common topics in which litigation is filed . due to the page limitations for this article only a few cases will be discussed .\nthe lawsuit says employees of the tennessee - based transport company also forced the inmates to hand over their debit cards , which the guards used to purchase cigarettes and other items , and subjected them to repeated verbal abuse .\nanother restraint option is the stun - cuff . it\u2019s a pain compliance device that is placed around the wrist or ankle and uses electrical bursts dispensed via a wireless transmitter to keep prisoners in line . deputies and others transporting prisoners demonstrate the stun - cuff before fitting it on a prisoner . this entails holding the cuff out and activating it with the transmitter so that the prisoner can see and hear the electrical arc created .\nthe first item in this group of restraints is the american handcuff co \u201cauto restraint\u201d . this is used for transporting a prisoner by car , \u201cautomobile\u201d as our friends in the u . s . a . say .\nthis case provides an example of the mindset of many criminals and should remind officers to follow standard handcuffing procedures , adequately monitor the prisoner , and be prepared for the unexpected . simple requests can turn ugly quickly .\nformer u . s . rep . john sweeney of new york is led to jail in a smith & wesson model 1850 transport restraint . he got 30 days in jail for his second drunk driving conviction in 3 years .\npts is available 24 / 7 / 365 . you no longer have to worry about the logistics or personnel requirements for a transport . just call , fax , or e - mail your order . no contract is required .\nit was hard to find answers . only one prisoner in the van , chelsie hogsett , told investigators that galack had been beaten . another , joseph allen , did not confirm the account until a later civil suit .\nat a time when a swollen united states prison and jail population has strained law enforcement budgets , transport companies offer a significantly cheaper alternative to traditional extradition , in which local deputies are sent miles out of state for one person .\nevery year , prisoners escape custody . often this happens because someone missed a crucial safety step during transfer to another jail facility or to court . sometimes a prisoner\u2019s cuffs are too loose or the person gets access to a key or other cuff - defeating tool . sometimes officers are injured or killed during the process . but using the proper restraints and techniques for each prisoner transfer situation will help ensure the safety of yourself and other law enforcement officers .\na spokesman for the victorian corrections minister , edward o ' donohue , said the spike in prisoner numbers was a result of parole reforms introduced after high - profile crimes such as the 2012 murder of melbourne woman jill meagher .\nthe next picture shows james in an american \u201cbioguard\u201d restraint system . this is designed for use by two or more officers , who have to restrain a violent and struggling prisoner . it is meant to supersede \u201chog tying\u201d , which has caused several \u201csudden death in custody\u201d incidents in recent years . at first it is applied to a prisoner lying prone , whose hands are cuffed behind his back . the wrists can then be put into the integral straps later .\nnext is the hiatt - thompson single shackle and lead chain model 6010 . this is more often used as a lead chain with the shackle around the linkage chain of the handcuffs worn by the prisoner as in the following picture .\nthe body of william weintraub , 47 , where he died in 2014 : in the back of a prisoner transportation services of america van . a former physics professor , he died from a perforated ulcer after complaining of stomach pain .\nit was hard to find answers . only one prisoner in the van , chelsie hogsett , told investigators that mr . galack had been beaten . another , joseph allen , did not confirm the account until a later civil suit .\nfor example , in thielman v . leean ( 7th cir . 2002 ) a state prisoner brought a section 1983 action seeking injunctive relief , alleging that the department ' s policy on transporting prisoners in full restraints violated his due process and equal protection rights under the fourteenth amendment . the prisoner was classified as a sexually violent offender and complained that the policy discriminated against him , as mentally ill prisoners were not transported in full restraints when being transported from the facility .\nwhile monitoring prisoners and checking restraints for correct tightness ( whether they\u2019re too big or too small ) , also remember to keep watch for people on the road who might be attempting to help a prisoner escape . situational awareness always applies .\nin 2009 , a pts guard was believed to have fallen asleep at the wheel at 1 : 24 a . m . in greene county , ga . , killing two guards and a prisoner . the prisoners were not wearing seatbelts .\nwhile training in safe methods for performing a transport is important and regular training in transportation procedures in maximizing officer safety should be ongoing , it is also important for offices and supervisors to be cognizant of the liability issues which emerge from transporting prisoners .\nsince 2012 , at least four people , including galack , have died on private extradition vans , all of them run by the tennessee - based prisoner transportation services . in one case , a mississippi man complained of pain for a day and a half before dying from an ulcer . in another , a kentucky woman suffered a fatal withdrawal from anti - anxiety medication . and in another , guards mocked a prisoner\u2019s pain before he , too , died from a perforated ulcer .\na florida man who violated his probation for a bad check conviction in pike county claims he was urinated on and forced to endure other abuse from employees of a prison transport company during a 10 - day trip to return him to answer the charges .\nsince 2012 , at least four people , including mr . galack , have died on private extradition vans , all of them run by the tennessee - based prisoner transportation services . in one case , a mississippi man complained of pain for a day and a half before dying from an ulcer . in another , a kentucky woman suffered a fatal withdrawal from anti - anxiety medication . and in another , guards mocked a prisoner\u2019s pain before he , too , died from a perforated ulcer .\na marshall project review of thousands of court documents , federal records and local news articles and interviews with more than 50 current or former guards and executives reveals a pattern of prisoner abuse and neglect in an industry that operates with almost no oversight .\nin addition to the transport company , the lawsuit names pike county commissioners richard caridi , matthew osterberg and karl wagner as defendants as well as craig lowe , warden at the pike county correctional facility , and two assistant wardens , jonathan romance and robert mclaughlin .\nchain cuffs are the easiest to put on , but provide the wearer the most ability to move . hinged cuffs only allow a prisoner to move his or her hands up and down : some linear movement , but no lateral or angular movement . this makes them better suited for transportation over long distances . rigid cuffs severely restrict wrist movement : no angular , no lateral , no linear movement . they are the most difficult to put on , but also the most difficult for the prisoner to defeat .\nwhile the department of transportation has no role in responding to escapes or prisoner mistreatment , it is responsible for monitoring vehicle and driver safety , including whether guards get enough downtime away from the wheel , under the same regulations that govern all passenger carriers .\nthe deputy who was driving got the car under control and brought it safely to a stop on the shoulder of the roadway . a fight ensued between the two deputies and the prisoner , and he was finally subdued with pepper spray . backup officers responded and the prisoner was transported to the jail , where he ' s serving that the life sentence he went to such extraordinary measures to avoid . he also failed to prevail on a civil claim that the officers used excessive force in stopping his suicide .\nprisoners detained in a jail and injured during a transport from the jail to court or a medical care facility ( or other destinations ) generally allege a fourteenth amendment violation , while some federal courts have allowed jail prisoners to file a claim under the eighth amendment .\nfinally , officers must remain vigilant at all times during a transport . they must be alert to the inmates in their charge as well as their environment . once the inmates are secured in the transport vehicle the locked gates that separate the inmates from staff are never to be opened until reaching an approved destination . locked gates are only opened under the same security measures that were utilized to place the inmates into the vehicle . if an emergency happens a change in plan must come from the direction of the supervisor in charge .\nthese articles of disposable clothing are used by correctional facilities to supply temporary clothing for transport of prisoners between locations , limiting the ability of inmates to create contraband ( by unraveling clothing threads , removing or sharpening buttons , disassembling zippers , and so forth ) while covering the basic requirements of modesty and decency . our disposable inmate scrubs are available in sizes to fit most prisoners . contact our sales department for delivery estimates and best pricing on quantity orders , as well as transport clothing tailored to meet the requirements of specific jurisdictions .\nhe claimed that the officers were liable for denying post - accident care and for providing inadequate medical care . he also claimed that the officers refused to seatbelt him into the vehicle and argued that his injuries were sustained due to a failure to be seat belted . the appellate court overturned the lower court ' s decision , holding that the prisoner stated a valid section 1983 claim . the court ruled that the prisoner\u2019s claims aligned with the deliberate indifference standard commenting that he had a right to safety and to medical care .\na 2001 photo of steven galack with two of his three children . galack was arrested in 2012 on an out - of - state warrant for failing to pay child support . he was found dead while being transported by prisoner transportation services from florida to ohio .\nconnie ewing wearing a t - shirt in memory of her son william culpepper jr . in january , mr . culpepper collapsed and died shortly after being taken off a van operated by prisoner transportation services during a scheduled stop at a jail in charleston , mo .\n\u201cmany airlines won\u2019t allow a person to be handcuffed behind the back because of coast guard rules and being able to get someone out [ for emergency landing and rescue ] , so handcuffing in the front is the acceptable way to transport prisoners via airplane , \u201d harmon says .\n\u201cin georgia , a prisoner had a hidden handcuff key , and he slashed an officer in the throat in front . it came from not ensuring that all of the steps were followed , \u201d says asp trainer harmon . \u201cwe can learn from that officer\u2019s sacrifice . \u201d\nbut the company charges about 30 percent more than its competitors , said tom rork , its vice president . security transport services has contracts with three state corrections departments , compared with nearly 20 held by pts , and it recently lost its pennsylvania contract to u . s . corrections .\nevery municipality , state and federal law enforcement agency handles prisoners . many of these agencies do not have the time or staff to move all of the prisoners that are scheduled for extradition . this shortfall is covered by private extradition companies . these companies are equipped to handle all types of prisoners . in order to start your own extradition company , you need the proper experience , training and equipment required by federal and state law before you can transport your first prisoner . as an extradition agent , it is your responsibility to ensure the public safety at all times .\nprisoners are transported in secure , purpose designed and built vehicles and the new contract sees the implementation of a new , progressive , state of the art technology system designed specifically to meet the intricate and challenging requirements of transporting today\u2019s prisoners . this new technology not only efficiently schedules prisoner transport arrangements but has , at its core , a dynamic system designed to maximise use of all possible resources when faced with unexpected changes in passenger numbers , alteration to court appearances , drop off locations and ever changing traffic conditions . in addition the system provides actionable real - time data .\nwhile not exhaustive , these components can emerge as potential topics in which civil liability may result . along with other components they should at a minimum be used to design policy guidelines , to provide training , and to review case decisions to learn how the courts examine prisoner allegations .\n\u201cthere are little to no regulations on their operations , \u201d mr . conaboy said in an email . \u201c the treatment of mr . richardson and the others in the custody of the transport officers is unspeakable . they were forced to live a real life nightmare for the amusement of the officers . \u201d\ndraft a company document outlining your training procedures and compliance with federal law . submit this document , along with your price per transport , to law enforcement agencies within your work area . make yourself available to any prospective client or government official at any time to sell your services and remain in compliance .\nbut the company charges about 30 percent more than its competitors , said tom rork , its vice president . security transport services has contracts with three state corrections departments , compared with nearly 20 held by p . t . s . , and it recently lost its pennsylvania contract to u . s . corrections .\na p . t . s . van that crashed at 1 : 24 a . m . in greene county , ga . , in 2009 , killing two guards and a prisoner . the guard who was driving is believed to have fallen asleep at the wheel . the prisoners were not wearing seatbelts .\na non - metallic alternative transport system is the ripp emergency belt . this is a simple webbing belt closed with a pair of rings to make a friction buckle . two short plasticuffs are threaded through suitably placed loops in the belt . after use , the cuffs are cut off and the belt is re - useable .\nwelcome to pts of america , llc ( pts ) , we are the nation\u2019s largest prisoner extradition company and one of the largest national transporters of detainees . we operate a nationwide air and ground system , 24 / 7 / 365 . our mission is to serve you as diligently as you serve the public .\nbelly chains and transport belts made in various styles of different materials allow you to further restrict movement by securing these or other handcuffs to the waist and even connecting leg irons along a longer chain . for example , humane restraint sells transport belts made of leather or nylon fitted with d - rings and handcuffs that can be secured with either velcro or buckles , according to stacy schultz , general manager . these can also help maintain order and efficiency . \u201call of our nylon restraints are available in colors , \u201d he says . \u201cyou can color code for departments or units within a facility , or maybe assign a risk level with a color . \u201d"]}
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", "topic": 30}], "title": "forever friends ( brand )", "paragraphs": ["1989 \u2013 after a couple of years\u2019 success , the brand established itself wit the new name , forever friends .\na brand - new range was launched called \u2018between friends\u2019 , focussing on the love and friendship shared between younger fans and the bears .\nthanks to the partnerships of many worldwide , today the forever friends brand continues to grow in quality , creativity and product range capturing the hearts of many just as it did over 25 years ago .\nyou are looking at . . . a brand new boxed forever friends soft toy bear with watering can and flower . 5 inches tall . from a smoke and pet free home . thanks for looking .\nthe forever friends online store is one stop shop for all things forever friends . stocking everything from plush , gifts , cards and accessories right down to offering a personalised forever friends bear for that extra special message to a loved one .\nstunning vintage large bunny by andrew brownsword / forever friends 28 inch , rare .\nforever friends bear in pinafore dress & cute hat in ex . condition never used\nteddy is dressed as a black and yellow bee , there is a pink colour on base of feet . dressed as bee . soft plush forever friends . forever friends . the words\nforever friends\n. and ty beanies and much more .\nforever friends plush teddy bear 3 . 5 inch in bag the original very cute bear\nforever friends family collection from dekkertoys . think it looks like shes wearing tennis whites .\nforever friends waving teddy bear . item # 306 . approx 6 inch . andrew brownsword\n1990 \u2013 1994 \u2013 the brand grew from strength to strength and its distinctive look and style of sentiment became synonymous with a hug in an envelope .\nforever friends bride and groom teddy bears in excellent condition both have been in washing machine .\nthe look of the brand has been refreshed once again for 2015 , with three exciting new looks . watch out for them in a store near you !\nthis adorable my first forever friends attachable jingler is based on the much - loved forever friends bear . the bear wears a cute nappy and features beautiful soft textured fabrics to stimulate senses .\nforever friends 2000 millennium boxed bear . limited edition number 4172 of 6000 . by hallmark cards .\n2005 \u2013 2007 \u2013 the forever friends brand was re - launched , designed to bring the bear up to date by the use of more modern surroundings and activities . a new watercolour look was given to the bears , along with new , textured paper and a cleaner font\nforever friends 21st birthday bear heart hallmark cards excellent condition 8\nsitting any questions please message me .\nforever friends opens an official facebook page and begins to attract a loyal following of friends and fans from all over the world . join in the fun at urltoken\nin forever friends 25th anniversary year the website is given a new look , with oodles of brand - new content . it was the year of the queen \\ \\ ' s diamond jubilee and the london olympics - and the bears celebrated accordingly with some gorgeous new animations , artworks and major competitions !\nvintage forever friends bears by andrew brownsword . pants on large bear are discoloured . no overseas postage no returns .\nforever friends my christening bear in very good condition . any questions please ask . from a smoke free home .\nthe brand\u2019s distinctive style had now established itself as the first choice for those wishing to send messages of love , friendship and warm sentiment \u2013 and became known as \u2018a hug in an envelope\u2019 .\nall featuring the lovable forever friends bear , each item in this newborn gift set is made from super - soft and snuggly fabrics . lovely forever friends gift set that would make a lovely gift for baby , suitable for birth .\nthe bears were soon dancing and hugging their way onto greetings cards everywhere , and were given the name \u2018forever friends\u2019 .\nforever friends . this is a gorgeous little soft bear holding a star with the words you ' re a star .\n1997 \u2013 a special new range called \u2018between friends\u2019 was launched for our younger friends that focused on the closeness of friendships .\nitem no 117 . forever friends bear , soft plush and cuddly . forever friends . good condition as shown and described ( neck bow tie is marked ) could be removed if wished ( cut a short thread ) and replaced with a ribbon .\nwelcome a new baby into the world with the forever friends gift pack , exclusive to tesco . including everything a new baby would like , this forever friends gift pack contains a comfort blankie , a squeaker toy , an attachable jingler and a musical softie bear . all featuring the lovable forever friends bear , each item in this newborn gift set is made from super - soft and snuggly fabrics .\nforever friends bear store , the original cute bear with a range of plush bears , figurines , greeting cards , crafts and stationery .\nandrew brownsword forever friends collection . jug , saucer , bud vase and trinket dish with lid . the jug and vase have the gold\ngrosvenor\nlabels on the bottom . very collectable and highly desired pieces for any forever friends collector and nearly 30 years old .\nan amazing 13 years later , deborah jones said farewell to her little bears and handed the forever friends reigns to the talented team of hallmark illustrators .\nlarge selection of forever friends figurines in used condition . some have been glued and some have faded . cash on collection . please check out my other items .\nvery cute , andrew brownsword , forever friends bear in excellent condition . one had is attached to the bears while the other is raised in a waving gesture .\nvibtage lovely little forever friends bear in blue striped pyjamas with turning head and posable arms and legs in excellent condition . a must have to any forever freinds collector any questions please ask ! please check out my other items ! happy bidding !\nthe forever friends bear was introduced in 1987 . it started with the forever friends bears on a range of greetings cards . the success of the cards was immediate , and the bears instantly captured the hearts and imagination of all the people that sent or received one of the cards . the cards managed to say so easily what people found most difficult ! in 1988 , the forever friends bear moved from greetings cards to other products , such plush , apparel , home goods and more .\ntop : feral childe ' s print . bottom : forever 21 ' s .\nleft : a foley + corinna dress . right : the forever 21 dress .\nby checking the release of pet ownership box and signing below , i hereby transfer full ownership , right and responsibility of the dog to forever friends great dane rescue , inc . i understand that after this date i shall have no interest or right to the dog and all decisions regarding the dog shall be made at forever friends great dane rescue , inc . ' 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 ? 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( 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": 55602, "summary": [{"text": "roses stores ( originally known as rose 's 5 \u00a2 10 \u00a2 25 \u00a2 stores ) is a regional discount store in the united states with its headquarters in henderson , north carolina .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the chain has stores in fifteen states , primarily in the south .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "roses was purchased by variety wholesalers inc. in 1997 and the company 's roses division has approximately 175 stores which compete chiefly with kmart and wal-mart .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "in 2010 , the roses division began expanding beyond its original base of stores in the south , opening stores in pennsylvania , ohio and indiana . ", "topic": 7}], "title": "roses ( store )", "paragraphs": ["to find the best bargains at roses , you have to understand how the store is organized .\ndespite the economic downturn that the roses encountered in the 1990s , many north carolina residents may remember roses as the first discount store they shopped at . in addition , roses have been considered the first to be part of a discount store chain in the southeast united states .\nchain store age executive $ 100 million club ,\nchain store age executive , august 1985 , pp . 22 - - 30 .\nroses is not a dollar store , but several areas of the store are quite similar to dollar tree and family dollar . candy , shampoo and coloring books are a few of the items that sell for a buck .\npasadena tournament of roses , 391 south orange grove boulevard , pasadena , california 91184 - ( 626 ) 449 - 4100 | \u00a9 2018 tournament of roses . all rights reserved .\nthe retailer is part of variety wholesalers , a north carolina - based company that operates nearly 400 stores under a handful of banners , including roses and its smaller sibling , roses express .\nmany traditional retailers have a separate clearance area in the back , but i discovered marked down merchandise at roses mixed in throughout the store . keep an eye out for the yellow signs and tags !\nthe perimeter of the store features apparel , shoes , home decor , auto care , toys , electronics and seasonal items , while the beauty and food departments are located in the middle of the store .\nkresge tops big builders ,\nchain store age executive , november 1974 , pp . 17 , 64 .\nstate of the industry ,\nchain store executive age , august 1994 , pp . 3 - - 25a .\nif you\u2019re paying more than $ 1 for a gift bag , you\u2019re paying too much . medium bags are $ 1 at roses and there are smaller ones for $ 0 . 50 . the store had an entire aisle of bags to choose from .\nroses is known for selling the everyday staples you need for life , plus one - time closeout buys \u2014 at very low prices .\nben sherman ties are only $ 3 . 99 at roses ! the store also has $ 10 dress shirts , $ 8 belts and $ 18 dress shoes . similar ben sherman ties sell for $ 17 . 97 at nordstrom rack and $ 12 . 99 at burlington .\nphotographs of various roses stores and employees . there is also a slide show , 1979 , with audiotaped lecture on the process of loss control auditing .\nalong with many other off - price retailers , roses is finding that customers can\u2019t get enough of home decor . here are just some of the super - low prices i jotted down :\ncurrently in 17 states from ohio to florida , a company spokesperson told urltoken that roses is in growth mode . it\u2019s on track to open 25 new stores and remodel 25 existing stores in 2017 .\nevery throw pillow in this bin is priced at just $ 2 . 50 ! and just like the travel pillows i showed you , this incredible value was located in the center aisle of the store .\ni visit this roses everytime we camp at mayberry campground . i love roses . i was able to find many grave flowers for my dads grave here recently . all were beautiful and $ 10 and under . my dad passed away recently and finding grave flowers has been a task . it was a blessing that they carried them . i was also able to find an outdoor rug for our campsite that was only $ 10 .\ni can always count on roses to have cheap odds and ends that i need . from underwear to lawn chairs they had everything that i was looking for . sometimes you have to really look through the racks . . .\nroses is slowly going the way of the dinosaur , but i like going there . it ' s not wal - mart , but the good thing is , you don ' t have the crowd of people like wal - mart .\ni hadn\u2019t been to a roses in probably 10 years until just recently , but i ended up leaving with a bag of stuff \u2014 including the $ 3 . 99 tie and $ 1 . 99 travel pillow featured in this story .\nwhen roses has a great deal , there are signs everywhere to tell you about it . where else can you buy a travel pillow for less than $ 2 ? the \u201cunbeatable value\u201d signs spotlight items you\u2019ll want to grab before they\u2019re gone .\nby the time wal - mart and k - mart entered the national scene of supermarket competition , roses started to decline in the 1990s . eventually , the company declared bankruptcy in 1993 . however , art and john pope , a brother team who owned variety wholesalers , inc . , bought the rose\u2019s company in 1997 . the whole transaction cost $ 15 . 3 million . under their leadership , the company started to be successful again and 106 roses exist today . today , according to the variety wholesaler\u2019s website , the roses stores range in a size of \u201c30 , 000 square feet to 70 , 000 square feet and are chiefly competitive with discount stores such as k - mart , wal - mart , etc\u201d ( about variety wholesalers ) .\nroses\u2019 assortment of food , toys and supplies for your pet takes up a few aisles . it reminded me of the selection at other off - price retailers such as t . j . maxx and marshalls . lots of dog beds for just $ 5 !\nalthough roses does release a sale ad a couple of times per month , its mission is to offer low prices every time you shop . if you\u2019re 55 or older , the savings don\u2019t stop there . show your id to get an extra 10 % off on wednesdays .\nfor this first project , memories and present day stories about mickleham village shop , \u201crose\u2019s store\u201d , were collected . for generations the shop has been at the heart of the community , providing a meeting place , a source of gossip and the everyday essentials of life .\nhenry tudor was proclaimed king henry vii , the first tudor king . henry was the grandson of catherine of valois , the widow of henry v , and owen tudor . in 1486 , he married edward iv\u2019s daughter elizabeth of york , thereby uniting the yorkist and lancastrian claims . this event is seen as marking the end of the war of roses ; although some yorkists supported in 1487 an unsuccessful rebellion against henry , led by lambert simnel . the war of roses left little mark on the common english people but severely thinned the ranks of the english nobility .\na fire at the l\u2019innovation department store in brussels , belgium , kills 322 people on this day in 1967 . poor preparation and safety features were responsible for the high death toll . at l\u2019innovation , it was the first day of a heavily promoted american fortnight exhibition , a salute to american fashion . . . .\nthe end of the war and the economic boon in the u . s . economy that followed enabled the company to implement several innovative management and marketing strategies . in addition to establishing a group health insurance plan and a profit sharing trust plan , rose ' s added a trucking division that shortened the time required to deliver merchandise from the henderson warehouse to surrounding stores . the appearance of the rose ' s stores also underwent a significant change . until 1947 , all of the stores prominently displayed goods in the large windows at the front of the store , an advertising technique that required not only a great deal of merchandise to make them look full but a significant amount of employee time to maintain . when it came time to remodel a store in durham , paul rose went with a new design featuring untrimmed windows that allowed anyone to see directly into the store . the grand opening of the new store was such a success that all future stores were designed according to the\nsee - through\nconcept . the founder ' s entrepreneurial drive also brought significant returns on the company balance sheets : in 1948 rose ' s generated $ 17 . 6 million in sales and recorded its highest net profit in relation to sales , a mark that would stand for nearly two decades .\nit would take only two years for the prediction to come true , and by the time neil armstrong took his historic step , rose ' s had nearly quadrupled its volume of sales and had expanded to 183 stores . having first entered shopping centers in 1947 , the company continued its move from the small variety store to the large self - service department store . while improving upon older , small - town units periodically through modernization , new units took the form of large , self - service , junior department stores , located primarily in suburban shopping centers . in the early 1960s , under the direction of president l . h . harvin , jr . , the company also enlarged its operations through diversification , entering the discount market with the construction of a large store in spartanburg , south carolina , in 1961 , and adding up - scale merchandise to its product line by acquiring the paul h . rose corporation - - an offshoot of rose ' s founded in the early 1940s & mdash a subsidiary and opening up three full - line department stores . in an effort to better reflect this broader focus , the company changed its name to rose ' s stores inc . in 1962 .\nrose partnered with two businessmen , purchased stock in united 5 & 10 cent stores and opened retail outlets in henderson and charlotte . the venture failed , but in 1915 , rose borrowed $ 500 , bought a shop in henderson and opened the first rose\u2019s store . rose removed merchandise from behind counters ( where it had to be retrieved by stock clerks ) to shelves that shoppers could peruse at their own pace .\ndespite the challenges that accompanied the great depression and the entrance of the united states into the second world war , rose ' s continued to prosper , growing into one of the leading variety store chains in the south . while countless businesses collapsed during the 1930s , rose ' s not only survived but experienced a steady increase in sales and expansion . in addition to boosting sales from $ 1 . 8 million to $ 5 . 6 million by the end of the decade , the company surpassed the 100 - store mark , extending its operations into the five states of north carolina , virginia , south carolina , tennessee , and georgia . a large part of the company ' s success during this period can be attributed to its commitment to efficiency . the decade saw rose ' s add a company print ship and a 20 , 000 - square - foot consolidated warehouse , enabling the company to reduce office and transportation costs by as much as 40 percent .\npaul howard rose , born in 1881 , had a knack for entrepreneurship . when he was young boy , for example , rose sold his mother\u2019s cookies and wood bundles to make a buck . later in life and with limited capital , rose opened his first department store in littleton , north carolina . after his time in littleton , paul rose became a traveling salesman and he periodically visited five - and - ten cent stores to determine the best price for certain goods to be sold .\nin the opening battle of england\u2019s war of the roses , the yorkists defeat king henry vi\u2019s lancastrian forces at st . albans , 20 miles northwest of london . many lancastrian nobles perished , including edmund beaufort , the duke of somerset , and the king was forced to submit to the rule of his cousin , richard of york . the dynastic struggle between the house of york , whose badge was a white rose , and the house of lancaster , later associated with a red rose , would stretch on for 30 years .\nrose ' s stores , inc . , owned by variety wholesalers , inc . , of henderson , n . c . , is a southeastern chain of discount retail stores that began in 1915 with the founding of the first store by paul h . rose in henderson , n . c . rose ' s stores were most common in north carolina and south carolina , but , at various times , the company had stores in virginia , georgia , alabama , maryland , mississippi , louisiana , and west virginia .\nborn in 1881 in seaboard , rose discovered his knack for merchandising early on . at age 12 , he set up a wooden packing crate outside his hometown pharmacy and sold bundles of wood , his mother\u2019s homemade cookies and other items . after business school in virginia , rose opened a store in littleton . at times his capital was so limited he used empty shoeboxes to help fill the shelves . for a time he worked as a traveling salesman . he used that experience to educate himself about competitive pricing strategies .\nin 1927 , rose\u2019s 5 , 10 , and 25 cent stores were incorporated in the state of delaware , and in 1962 , the name of the company was changed to rose\u2019s , inc . although paul rose passed away in 1955 , thomas rose , paul\u2019s brother , continued operation of the company . the chain continued to be successful\u2013250 stores were in 11 southeastern states by the 1980s . roses \u201chad three distribution warehouses , a fixture manufacturing plant , a new york buying office , and fleet of trucks\u201d at its zenith of operation ( powell , p . 989 ) .\nalso included are tax documents , balance sheets , and rent books . the tax documents , 1919 - 1945 , include income tax returns , capital stock returns , franchise returns , list of depreciations taken on fixtures , and claims made under the agricultual adjustment act . the balance sheets , which record sales and expenses , run continuously from 1921 to 1925 . there is also a bound volume of monthly financial reports from stores 27 through 53 for 1935 . the earliest rent books appear to have been created in the early 1960s , but they contain a financial and real estate history of each store that extends back to its establishment .\nin 1915 , rose , with the plan to create a chain of department stores , partnered with two businessmen and bought stock in united 5 & 10 cent stores . the united stores failed to stay open , so paul rose decided to go it alone . several months later , rose borrowed $ 500 from his brother - in - law , and he bought a building in henderson . rose had success with his first store because he priced his stock reasonably and shoppers had the opportunity to walk and shop however they saw fit . ( in the past , general stores were organized with items behind the counter , and a clerk had to find every item the shopper wanted ) .\nprimarily tax documents , balance sheets , and rent books . the tax documents date from 1919 to 1945 and include income tax returns , capital stock returns , franchise returns , list of depreciations taken on fixtures , and claims made under the agricultual adjustment act . the balance sheets , which record sales and expenses , run continuously from 1921 to 1925 . there is also a bound volume of monthly financial reports from stores 27 through 53 for 1935 . the earliest rent books appear to have been created in the early 1960s , but they contain a financial and real estate history of each store that extends back to its establishment . the rent books , 1988 - 1995 ( folders 73 - 75 ) are closed to research .\nthe first major wave of competition called for a new marketing focus , and lucius h . harvin iii , succeeding his father as president and ceo in 1980 , was given the responsibility of redefining the company . he assumed leadership of a company whose growth , according to some analysts , exceeded its ability to keep its existing stores up to date with a changing retail environment . as a result , many of its stores , while large and favorably located , relied on antiquated merchandise assortments and presentations . these problems were compounded by the vast dissimilarity among rose ' s stores , which ranged from 4 , 000 to greater than 60 , 000 square feet , making it difficult for the company to implement a coherent marketing strategy . with lucius harvin at the helm , though , the company restructured itself as a discount store and made changes accordingly . in late 1982 , the company initiated a strategic planning process that led to the reshaping of rose ' s basic design and conceptual framework : existing stores were remodeled to enhance merchandise display and improve traffic flow ; apparel sales were underscored ; inventories were augmented . in line with the new focus on discount store business , nearly all of the p . h . rose variety stores were sold by the end of 1983 . the new strategy resulted in a record boon for the company : rose ' s stock split twice in 1983 , leading to the first public offering of stock since 1927 ; two years later , the company broke the $ 1 billion sales barrier .\nin mid - 1991 a new management team , led by president and ceo george l . jones , a former top executive with target stores , was selected to help the company reverse the decline brought on by competition . their plan called for a thorough remerchandising of their stores , which involved eliminating categories of slow - moving merchandise and replacing them with products better suited to rose ' s target\nvalue - oriented\ncustomer . for instance , instead of offering a complete line of hardware products , rose ' s reduced its line to include a limited number of tools and materials designed for light\ndo - it - yourself\ntasks . on the other hand , the company ' s traditionally strong departments & mdash\u00f8ys , health and beauty aids , and lawn and garden , for instance - - were expanded . likewise , the company mounted a\ngreatest deal on earth\ncampaign , featuring an assortment of first - quality merchandise at\ncloseout ,\nor significantly reduced prices , in an attempt to provide attractive opportunities for unplanned purchases . while restructuring its product line , rose ' s also took advantage of new technology to improve customer service and store space management , implementing a state - of - the - art computerized price removal and inventory replenishment system .\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 ! 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( accessed january 25 , 2012 ) .\n\u201cabout variety wholesalers . \u201d variety wholesalers , inc . website . urltoken ( accessed january 25 , 2012 )\n\u00a9 2016 john locke foundation | 200 west morgan st . , raleigh , nc 27601 , voice : ( 919 ) 828 - 3876\np . o . drawer 947 henderson , north carolina 27536 u . s . a .\nas the company entered the 1940s , world events again brought new challenges to the company . as hostilities in europe grew , congress passed a draft law that promised to create vacancies in numerous labor and management position within the company . seeing that the u . s . involvement in world war ii was imminent , the company began training women to fill these posts in its 118 stores . and when the war started , rose ' s was prepared to make the necessary personnel changes : by 1944 , 32 women were serving as managers . the nation ' s commitment to the war effort , though , brought about a shortage in labor and raw materials for manufacturing suppliers , forcing many suppliers to ration goods to the stores on a quota basis . despite the fact that stores were rarely fully stocked , sales increased every year during the war and four stores were added .\nin 1987 , just as rose ' s completed a 12 - month period in which its stock price increased faster than that of any other southeastern company , the company ' s customer base was diminished by the opening of 53 new wal - mart stores . although sales continued to climb steadily , net profits declined nearly 25 percent , the direct result of competition and large capital expenditures needed to upgrade the company ' s distribution and information systems . as the decade drew to a close , sales records continued to be broken , but net profits plummeted as at least two - thirds of the company ' s 259 stores were engaged in head - to - head competition with their two major competitors , wal - mart and kmart .\ndespite these efforts , the company continued to lose money and had difficulty maintaining its inventory due to credit problems , leading to poor sales performance . and on september 5 , 1993 , the company filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 , title 11 of the u . s . bankruptcy code . after closing more than a hundred stores in the first half of 1994 , rose ' s secured an exit financing commitment from the first national bank of boston and the cit group / business credit , inc . , calling for a three - year revolving credit agreement that enabled the company to borrow up to $ 125 million . under the direction of a new president and ceo , r . edward anderson , who took over in august 1994 , the company finished the year with sales of $ 756 million , a decrease of more than 40 percent . however , the company recorded operating profits of $ 6 . 6 million , compared to a loss of $ 27 million the previous year , and entered 1995 with the operating cash flows necessary to emerge from chapter 11 . after turning in its best overall performance in several years , the company looked forward to leaving behind the complicated distractions of financial reorganization and returning to its focus on the operational aspects of the business .\nwith 75 percent of its stores in direct competition with wal - mart or kmart and 60 percent forced to contend with both , rose ' s has attempted to prosper in the mid - 1990s by further narrowing its marketing focus within the discount industry , targeting value - conscious lower income consumers by offering special senior citizens ' discounts and double - coupon deals , emphasizing closeout merchandise , and prominently displaying discounted goods .\nwe feel our niche is narrower and more toward the lower end ,\nanderson told discount merchandiser ' s pat corwin in march 1995 ,\nso we want our customers to see value very quickly when they walk into our stores . we don ' t want it to be subliminal , we want it right in their faces .\nand with a strong belief that there are people who still believe in the 80 - year - old rose ' s name , anderson has predicted that , under stable economic conditions , the company will grow once again .\ncorwin pat ,\nrose ' s recovery - - built to last ,\ndiscount merchandiser , march 1995 , pp . 26 - - 28 , 70 .\nfolger , j . c . ,\nunfolding our history ,\ncommuniques , henderson , north carolina : rose ' s stores , inc . , 1991 .\njones , george ,\na need for differentiation ,\ndiscount merchandiser , december 1993 , pp . 68 - - 70 .\nmarcial , gene g . ,\ndon ' t discount this discounter ,\nbusiness week , october 23 , 1989 , p . 130 .\nrose ' s : plans to emerge from chapter 11 ,\ndiscount merchandiser , september 1994 , p . 12 .\nsource : international directory of company histories , vol . 13 . st . james press , 1996 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\non a mac ) and type your search term in the box that appears in your browser window .\ncollection title : rose ' s stores , inc . , records , 1919 - 1996\nthis is a finding aid . it is a description of archival material held in the wilson library at the university of north carolina at chapel hill . unless otherwise noted , the materials described below are physically available in our reading room , and not digitally available through the world wide web . see the duplication policy section for more information .\nsuggest topics , persons , geography , etc . interspersed through the entire collection ; the terms do\nusually represent discrete and easily identifiable portions of the collection - - such as folders or items .\nclicking on a subject heading below will take you into the university library ' s online catalog .\nthe collection includes the minutes of corporate committees , corporate documents , tax documents , balance sheets , rentbooks , and photographs of rose ' s stores , inc . , discount retail stores , with headquaters in henderson , n . c .\nthe minutes are from meetings of various corporate committees , including the profit sharing trust advisory committee , the auditing committee , the directors ' and stockholders ' meetings , the executive committee , and the proxy committee . there are also articles and certificates of incorporation ; bylaws of the rose trucking co . , inc . ; a brief history of the company ; and copies of the company newsletter .\nphotographs are of various rose ' s stores and employees . there is also a slide show from 1979 with an audiotaped lecture on the process of loss control auditing .\nnote that materials dated after 1985 are closed to research and have been moved out of the normal run of materials .\n1 . corporate papers , 1927 - 1996 . 1 . 1 . advisory committee , profit sharing trust , 1970 - 1988 . 1 . 2 . auditing committee , 1984 - 1986 . 1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 . 1 . 4 . executive committee , 1955 - 1988 . 1 . 5 . proxy committee , 1966 - 1977 . 1 . 6 . other papers , 1957 - 1994 . 2 . financial papers , 1919 - 1995 . 3 . audiovisual material , 1930s - 1980s .\nchiefly the minutes from meetings of various corporate committees , including the profit sharing trust advisory committee , the auditing committee , the directors and stockholders meetings , the executive committee , and the proxy committee . other corporate papers include articles and certificates of incorporation ; bylaws of the rose trucking co . , inc . ; a brief history of the company ; and copies of the company newsletter . materials dated after 1985 are closed to researchers .\nsubseries 1 . 1 . advisory committee , profit sharing trust , 1970 - 1988 .\nminutes of the profit sharing trust advisory committee ' s meetings , 1970 - 1988 . the minute book , 1984 - 1988 , ( folders 4 - 6 ) and the leaves of absence file ( folder 7 ) are closed to research .\n# 05097 , subseries :\n1 . 1 . advisory committee , profit sharing trust , 1970 - 1988 .\nfolder 1\n# 05097 , subseries :\n1 . 1 . advisory committee , profit sharing trust , 1970 - 1988 .\nfolder 2\n# 05097 , 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1996 .\nfolder 35\n# 05097 , subseries :\n1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .\nfolder 36\n# 05097 , subseries :\n1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .\nfolder 37\n# 05097 , subseries :\n1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .\nfolder 38\nminutes of the executive committee ' s meetings , 1955 - 1988 . the minute book , 1982 - 1988 , ( folders 44 - 45 ) is closed to research .\n. the issues of\ncommuniques ,\n1990 - 1994 ( folders 51 - 52 ) are closed to research .\ncookie notice : this site uses cookies . for more information , please see our privacy policy .\nover a period of six months in 2013 some 20 people were interviewed , resulting in 17 digital recordings . each recording has been given an index number as a unique identifier . in many cases photographs and other relevant documents were added to the individual recordings and these are available under the same index number . this is the complete and unedited version ; a shorter , edited version will be available in due course .\nthe history group extends grateful thanks to all those who very generously contributed to this inaugural project . special thanks must be given to surrey county council for funding the purchase of specialist computing and recording equipment and to surrey history centre for the loan of equipment and for their invaluable professional advice .\npublic access to this material is free of charge . mickleham & westhumble local history group has been assigned the copyright of all contributions to this project . the right to preserve as a permanent public resource for use in research , publication , the internet , education , exhibitions , lectures and broadcasting is held by mickleham & westhumble local history group and surrey history centre .\nby submitting your information you agree to receive emails from history and a + e networks . you can opt out at any time .\nboth families , closely related , claimed the throne through descent from the sons of edward iii , the king of england from 1327 to 1377 . the first lancastrian king was henry iv in 1399 , and rebellion and lawlessness were rife during his reign . his son , henry v , was more successful and won major victories in the hundred years war against france . his son and successor , henry vi , had few kingly qualities and lost most of the french land his father had conquered . at home , chaos prevailed and lords with private armies challenged henry vi\u2019s authority . at times , his ambitious queen , margaret of anjou , effectively controlled the crown .\nin 1453 , henry lapsed into insanity , and in 1454 parliament appointed richard , duke of york , as protector of the realm . henry and york\u2019s grandfathers were the fourth and third sons of edward iii , respectively . when henry recovered in late 1454 , he dismissed york and restored the authority of margaret , who saw york as a threat to the succession of their son , prince edward . york raised an army of 3 , 000 men , and in may the yorkists marched to london . on may 22 , 1455 , york met henry\u2019s forces at st . albans while on the northern road to the capital . the bloody encounter lasted less than an hour , and the yorkists carried the day . the duke of somerset , margaret\u2019s great ally , was killed , and henry was captured by the yorkists .\nafter the battle , richard again was made english protector , but in 1456 margaret regained the upper hand . an uneasy peace was broken in 1459 , and in 1460 the lancastrians were defeated , and york was granted the right to ascend to the throne upon henry\u2019s death . the lancastrians then gathered forces in northern england and in december 1460 surprised and killed york outside his castle near wakefield .\nyork\u2019s son edward reached london before margaret and was proclaimed king edward iv . in march 1461 , edward won a decisive victory against the lancastrians at the battle of towton , the bloodiest of the war . henry , margaret , and their son fled to scotland , and the first phase of the war was over .\nyorkist rivalry would later lead to the overthrow of edward in 1470 and the restoration of henry vi . the next year , edward returned from exile in the netherlands , defeated margaret\u2019s forces , killed her son , and imprisoned henry in the tower of london , where he was murdered . edward iv then ruled uninterrupted until his death in 1483 . his eldest son was proclaimed edward v , but edward iv\u2019s brother , richard iii , seized the crown and imprisoned edward and his younger brother in the tower of london , where they disappeared , probably murdered . in 1485 , richard iii was defeated and killed by lancastrians led by henry tudor at the battle of bosworth field .\nwe strive for accuracy and fairness . but if you see something that doesn ' t look right ,\na massive wagon train , made up of 1 , 000 settlers and 1 , 000 head of cattle , sets off down the oregon trail from independence , missouri . known as the \u201cgreat emigration , \u201d the expedition came two years after the first modest party of settlers made the long , overland journey to oregon . after leaving independence , the . . .\non this day in 1781 , major general nathanael greene and 1 , 000 patriots attempt an attack on the critical village of ninety - six in the south carolina backcountry . after failing to seize the fortified settlement , they began a siege of it , which lasted until their retreat on june 18 , making it . . .\non this day in 1969 , the legendary actor , philanthropist and automobile enthusiast paul newman makes his onscreen racing debut in the action - drama film \u201cwinning . \u201d by the time he made \u201cwinning , \u201d the blue - eyed newman was already famous for his performances in such films as \u201cthe hustler\u201d ( 1960 ) , \u201chud\u201d ( 1962 ) and \u201ccool hand . . .\nsouthern congressman preston brooks savagely beats northern senator charles sumner in the halls of congress as tensions rise over the expansion of slavery . when the controversial kansas - nebraska act of 1854 was passed , popular sovereignty was applied within the two new territories and people were given the right to decide the slave . . .\npresident jimmy carter , in a speech delivered at notre dame university , reaffirms his commitment to human rights as a cornerstone of u . s . foreign policy and disparages the \u201cinordinate fear of communism which once led us to embrace any dictator who joined us in that fear . \u201d carter\u2019s speech marked a new . . .\npolice staking out a bridge over the chattahoochee river near atlanta , georgia , hear a loud splash , and begin chasing wayne williams as he attempts to drive away in a station wagon . after questioning him about his involvement in the unprecedented string of child murders in atlanta over the two previous . . .\nthe remains of former federal bureau of prisons intern chandra levy are found on this day in 2002 , over a year after the 24 - year - old was last seen at a health club . the bone remains , discovered by a man walking through washington d . c . \u2019s rock creek park , were identified through dental records . . . .\njust moments after ariana grande finished the final song of her may 22 , 2017 concert at manchester arena , a suicide bomber detonated an explosion on the premises , killing 22 concertgoers and injuring 116 more . isis claimed responsibility for what was the deadliest act of terrorism in britain since the 2005 london metro bombings . a . . .\non this day , president richard nixon arrives in moscow for a summit with soviet leaders . although it was nixon\u2019s first visit to the soviet union as president , he had visited moscow once before\u2013as u . s . vice president . as eisenhower\u2019s vice president , nixon made frequent official trips abroad , including a 1959 trip to . . .\nafter 150 years apart , marxist south yemen and conservative north yemen are unified as the republic of yemen . ali abdullah , president of north yemen , became the new country\u2019s president , and ali salem al - baidh , leader of the south yemeni socialist party , vice president . the first free elections were held in 1993 . situated . . .\non this day in 2004 , michael moore\u2019s documentary film fahrenheit 9 / 11 beats out 18 other films to win the coveted palme d\u2019or , the top prize at the cannes film festival . it became the first documentary to triumph at cannes since the silent world , co - directed by jacques cousteau and louis malle , . . .\nit\u2019s the birthday of sir arthur conan doyle , the creator of master sleuth sherlock holmes . doyle was born in scotland and studied medicine at the university of edinburgh , where he met dr . joseph bell , a teacher with extraordinary deductive reasoning power . bell partly inspired doyle\u2019s character sherlock holmes years later . after medical . . .\nthe arrival in the united kingdom of one of the biggest figures in rock and roll was looked forward to with great anticipation in may of 1958 . nowhere in the world were the teenage fans of the raucous music coming out of america more enthusiastic than they were in england , . . .\nthe first major wagon train to the northwest departs from elm grove , missouri , on the oregon trail . although u . s . sovereignty over the oregon territory was not clearly established until 1846 , american fur trappers and missionary groups had been living in the region for decades . dozens of books and lectures proclaimed oregon\u2019s . . .\npresident george washington\u2019s devoted widow and the nation\u2019s first first lady , martha dandridge custis washington , dies at her mt . vernon home on this day in 1802 . she was 70 years old . like her husband , martha washington was born in the american colonies as a british subject ( 1731 ) . the petite , dark - haired . . .\non may 22 , 2003 , golfer annika sorenstam becomes the first woman to play in a pga tour event since babe didrikson 58 years earlier , after receiving a sponsor\u2019s exemption to compete in the bank of america colonial in fort worth , texas . annika sorenstam was born october 9 , 1970 , in bro , sweden , . . .\nin a major speech before the american law institute in washington , d . c . , secretary of state dean rusk explicitly accuses north vietnam of initiating and directing the aggression in south vietnam . u . s . withdrawal , said rusk , \u201cwould mean not only grievous losses to the free world in southeast and southern asia but . . .\nambassador henry cabot lodge , at the 18th plenary session of the paris peace talks , says he finds common ground for discussion in the proposals of president richard nixon and the national liberation front . in reply , nguyen thanh le , spokesman for the north vietnamese , said the programs were \u201cas different as . . .\nwith hunger and discontent spreading among the civilian and military populations of the austro - hungarian empire , a crisis mounts within its government , as hungarian prime minister istvan tisza resigns at the request of the austrian emperor , karl i , on may 22 , 1917 . a great power in decline when world war i broke . . .\non this day in 1939 , italy and germany agree to a military and political alliance , giving birth formally to the axis powers , which will ultimately include japan . mussolini coined the nickname \u201cpact of steel\u201d ( he had also come up with the metaphor of an \u201caxis\u201d binding rome and berlin ) after reconsidering . . .\non this day in 1944 , u . s . and british aircraft begin a systematic bombing raid on railroads in germany and other parts of northern europe , called operation chattanooga choo - choo . the operation is a success ; germany is forced to scramble for laborers , including foreign slave laborers , to repair the widespread damage exacted . . .\n\u00a9 2018 , a & e television networks , llc . all rights reserved .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\non january 19 , 1955 , paul howard rose , founder of the chain of rose\u2019s discount department stores , died at age 73 .\nthe entrepreneur eventually operated 280 rose\u2019s stores in 11 southeastern states . today , about 106 rose\u2019s stores remain ."]}
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", "topic": 9}], "title": "avvo", "paragraphs": ["avvo is advertising - sponsored ; however , avvo\u2019s advertising does not impact a doctor\u2019s avvo rating or his or her placement in avvo\u2019s search results .\neric goldman : avvo wins big in ratings lawsuit - - browne v . avvo\navvo wins big in ratings lawsuit\u2013browne v . avvo \u2013 technology & marketing law blog\nglassdoor has 109 avvo reviews submitted anonymously by avvo employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if avvo is right for you .\n* mark britton of avvo tells the story from his perspective . the official avvo press release .\nprior to avvo advisor , avvo trialled an earlier service called \u201clegal marketplace\u201d , which launched in 2013 .\nboth darsky and bernstein state in their complaints that they have subscribed to neither avvo advertising nor avvo pro .\nmany lawyers have fully embraced use of the online legal directory , avvo . they may highlight on their website that they have a five - star avvo client rating or a 10 . 0 avvo rating . they may also use marketing services such as avvo advertising or avvo pro .\ncontact : megan olendorf avvo , inc . 206 - 734 - 4129 megan ( at ) avvo ( dot ) com\navvo legal services is built on the back of avvo advisor , which launched in 2014 , and introduced the concept of the $ 39 / 15 - minute consultation to avvo users .\navvo advisor . avvo also offers avvo advisor , a service where consumers can talk to an attorney for 15 minutes for a fixed fee of $ 39 . only lawyers with a 7 . 5 avvo rating or better and client ratings of at least four out of five stars can participate in avvo advisor .\nthe lawsuit against avvo for lawyer ratings has been dismissed without leave to amend . this is a big win for avvo .\nbut before we delve into the nuts and bolts of improving your avvo rating , let\u2019s start with a quick overview of where the ratings come from , and how avvo rankings work . here\u2019s how avvo itself describes the function and purpose of an avvo attorney ranking :\navvo is likely the first place a potential client will see you , so you need to make a good impression with your avvo profile .\navvo pro \u2013 in exchange for a monthly fee , avvo keeps other attorneys\u2019 sponsored listings off an attorney\u2019s profile page , according to both lawsuits .\nunlike those previous claims against avvo , the darsky and bernstein lawsuits do not challenge the company\u2019s lawyer rating system . instead , they attack avvo\u2019s business model .\non the flip side , there are some attorneys who have a very different view of avvo . read 5 reasons lawyers hate avvo to find out why .\navvo advisor was initially available in nine legal categories and fifteen states , while avvo legal services is available in 18 states , with more on the way .\nwhat is avvo ? are you using avvo to market your law practice ? do you even know what avvo is , or how you have been rated as a lawyer ? avvo has quickly become one of the leading websites where consumers go to find information about attorneys , but many lawyers are not developing their avvo profiles properly . some lawyers distrust or even hate avvo so much that they have filed lawsuits against it ( all of which have been dismissed so far ) , while other lawyers love avvo and see it as a great source of new business .\nseveral prominent lawyers in the seattle area scored midrange to high rankings on avvo .\nthey complain in their respective lawsuits that avvo , without their consent , created profile pages bearing their identities and likenesses . furthermore , without their consent , avvo sold marketing space on their profile pages to avvo advertising subscribers , the lawsuits allege .\nwhile many lawyers have not had much success with avvo in this regard , those who have made money from working with avvo are very pleased with the results .\n2007 - 06 - 28 - avvo motion for judgment on the pleadings . pdf\nbrowne et al v . avvo inc et al : : justia dockets & filings\nhear dr . wessells and mark britton talk about avvo\u2019s new doctor ratings directory .\ncomprehensive directory . as a lawyer directory and rating service , avvo is an extensive index of american attorneys . avvo states that it has avvo - rated profiles for 97 % of the practicing lawyers in the united states . those profiles contain both client reviews and endorsements from other attorneys . avvo also maintains a proprietary rating system .\navvo pages are often some of the highest - ranked search results for attorneys . lawyers should claim their profile and ensure it is up - to - date . lawyers that would like to increase their visibility should consider avvo pro or avvo advertising .\nlawyers pay a monthly subscription fee to advertise on avvo . they also purchase websites and marketing analytics tools from us as part of our avvo ignite suite of services (\nthe avvo rating cannot be bought . at avvo , all lawyers are treated equally . we don\u2019t play favorites , and attorneys can\u2019t pay us to improve their ratings .\navvo offers free ratings and profiles for over 800 , 000 doctors in the united states , including the editorial avvo rating , patient ratings and peer ratings \u2014 in other words , avvo is kind of like yelp for doctors and lawyers , only better .\nlawyers who love using avvo do so for a number of reasons . most of those reasons revolve around avvo ' s ability to generate new business for their law firm . to learn more about the top 5 reasons lawyers love avvo , check out the list below .\nthe most noteworthy \u2014 and possibly controversial \u2014 element of the new directory might be the inclusion of an avvo rating for each doctor listed . when avvo\u2019s attorney directory launched in 2007 , many in the legal profession were critical of avvo\u2019s proprietary ratings system and some sued .\nas noted above , this is not the first time avvo has been challenged in court .\n, avvo answers , isn\u2019t necessary to maintaining a good rating , and won\u2019t stop the decay . but you are forced to go back to avvo from time to time to stick something new into your profile or find out that you\u2019re sliding down the slippery slope of avvo love .\navvo claim they don ' t remove negative reviews , they ' re being untruthful and deceitful . the fact is , they do remove reviews . i have hard copies of my approved review , which no longer exist on the avvo site . avvo cannot be trusted for attorney reviews .\navvo already sells avvo advisor , which charges users $ 39 in exchange for a 15 - minute phone call with a lawyer who provides legal advice . users pick the category of their legal issue and avvo matches them with the first available attorney in their area for a phone call .\nstill , some seattle attorneys who scored well doubted whether the avvo rankings could really be trusted .\nplaintiffs sued defendant avvo inc . and alleged that thousands of lawyers have suffered damage to their professional reputations by avvo \\ ' s publication of capricious and arbitrary ratings to consumers via the internet .\nget health answers without an office visit free from real doctors at avvo\u2019s question and answer forum .\navvo advertising \u2013 attorneys pay avvo a monthly fee , and in exchange , their ads are displayed as \u201csponsored listings\u201d that can be found within the profile pages of other attorneys , the complaints state .\n\u201cthe revenues generated by avvo come almost exclusively from its unauthorized use\u201d of the names and likenesses of attorneys who , like darsky , refrain from using avvo\u2019s advertising and marketing services , the complaint alleges .\nalso , there is an important distinction to be made between the ways avvo rates attorneys . there are two distinctive ratings on the site : an avvo rating and a client rating . the client rating does not affect the avvo rating ; the reverse is also true . according to avvo this was done to give users two metrics by which to judge a lawyer\u2014the avvo - generated rating and the client rating . avvo managers believe that this gives users a better picture of the attorney , and compensates for the lack of more subjective metrics ( attorney personality , efficiency , etc . ) in their rating system .\njosh king is a vice president , business development and general counsel at avvo , inc . handout .\n4 . credentials evaluation and comparison . clients often have trouble distinguishing the credentials of one lawyer from another . avvo provides a way for clients to line up the accomplishments of each attorney to see which one appears to be more appropriate for the client ' s case . no other system on the market provides this ability as well as avvo . avvo director conrad saam says that\navvo provides three perspectives , three points of view of an attorney - the avvo rating , client ratings , and peer endorsements .\ncheck your phone , email , linkedin profile , or facebook profile for a confirmation message from avvo .\nfollow the directions in the confirmation message to complete the process of claiming your lawyer profile on avvo .\navvo offers doctors a free and reliable marketing platform to reach millions of potential patients and referring physicians .\nbernstein\u2019s lawsuit , in particular , claims that avvo pro is meant to \u201ccoerce\u201d a lawyer into paying a marketing fee so that avvo \u201cwill not misappropriate\u201d the lawyer\u2019s identity or sell advertising space to the lawyer\u2019s competitors .\nwhile the bulk of your avvo information will come from you directly , you\u2019ll also need to provide some external information , such as peer endorsements , in order to improve your position in the avvo rating system .\n5 . new clients . ultimately , the biggest reasons lawyers love avvo is that it is sending them new business . this is particularly true of the lawyers who invest time in responding to legal questions posted to the avvo website . this is a good way to quickly connect with potential clients in need of legal services . the overall quality of the questions being posted to avvo is very good , and by providing meaningful responses to questions many attorneys are picking up new clients every month from avvo . as i noted in the what is avvo article , my personal experience has been that avvo is a great way to generate new business .\navvo helps people find and connect with the right lawyer through industry - leading content , tools and services .\navvo\u2019s goal is to make it easier for everyone to navigate the often - opaque legal industry . we create profiles and collect publicly available data for over 97 % of us attorneys . claiming your profile on avvo allows you to add more information about you and your practice , allowing us to provide a more accurate avvo rating .\navvo conceded that lawyers could temporarily raise their ratings with silly prizes but said its staff manually checked awards not already in its database . any bump for a spelling bee championship will be short - lived , avvo said .\nbrowne ' s avvo ranking has fluctuated since the company launched last week , rising from 3 . 7 ( which avvo labels as\ncaution\n) to 5 . 2 (\naverage\n) . the low ranking on avvo was tied in part to an admonition browne received from the state bar in 2005 over compensation issues .\nrequesting client reviews is as easy as requesting peer endorsements . here\u2019s how to request a client review on avvo :\nnow , whether you have a legal problem or a health problem , avvo gives you free ratings and answers .\nbritton says that claiming your avvo profile does not impact your rating ; in fact , many lawyers who are unaware of avvo\u2019s existence have received top ratings . however , a complete profile with relevant information will help to provide more information to the avvo data team and the general public \u2014 which help a prospective client choose you over another lawyer .\navvo . i ' m guessing that you have an opinion on the attorney rating site . in this article , we will be looking at avvo , and learning how to use it to the best advantage for your law firm .\n- the parking garage is stupid expensive , but avvo doesn ' t have control over that - too many good food trucks near by are making me fatter . - building doesn ' t have a gym , also no avvo ' s\navvo helps attorneys grow their practice by easily connecting them with the millions of people searching for legal help every month .\navvo was created in 2006 to fill a perceived online void in ratings and referral systems for attorneys . avvo strove to make itself different from ( and in its manager\u2019s eyes , better than ) other systems such as findlaw and lexisnexis martindale .\navvo legal services is the latest stage in a remarkable evolution at avvo , which started life as lawyer directory , then added a question - and - answer facility , before its most recent incarnation as a quasi - provider of legal services .\nby the way : don\u2019t forget to submit your bar number . this is an important step that many attorney users on avvo overlook . make sure you submit your bar number to avvo to assist in verifying your identity and improving your rating .\nin the past , we have published articles on this blog about how avvo can be effectively used as part of a law firm\u2019s overall online marketing campaign . ( see , for instance , \u201c tips to boost your avvo attorney rating . \u201d )\navvo was launched in june 2007 by mark britton , the former general counsel of online travel agent , expedia . com .\nfind your profile in the avvo directory by typing in your first and last name . the screen should look like this :\njosh explained that avvo ratings , unlike a m - h rating , decay . not for everyone , but for some . here\u2019s how josh explained it when i asked him whether a lawyer\u2019s rating decline if they don\u2019t continue to participate in avvo :\njohn henry browne , et al . , plaintiffs , v . avvo , inc . , et al . , defendants .\nattorney ronald burdge said he is aware of some of the negative comments about avvo , but that he has\nnothing but good things to say\nabout it . burdge says that when he does seminars on marketing , he tells lawyers\nthey need to be on avvo and they need to be active with avvo and they need to be using avvo .\nwhile he acknowledges there is some risk , burge believes this is true of anything online today . avvo presents too great of an opportunity to make people aware of their rights , and in the process of helping people you can pick up new clients too .\n1 . free advertising . while lawyers can purchase an upgraded avvo membership with extra benefits , most of the avvo services are available for free . all an attorney needs to do is claim his or her profile to begin using the system . ( note that the love many lawyers have for the free advertising on avvo does not necessarily extend to their paid advertising plan . )\nthe avvo rating is our effort to evaluate a lawyer\u2019s background based on the information available in an attorney\u2019s avvo profile . we create the rating using a model that considers information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from public sources like state bar associations and lawyer websites . any information that affects the avvo rating is visible in an attorney\u2019s profile .\navvo is a referral company , attorney directory , and lawyer rating service that also offers several other features . as a legal referral service , avvo provides a platform for attorneys to offer fixed - fee , limited - scope , unbundled services to consumers . avvo determines what services will be offered , and attorneys can sign up to provide services in locations for which they are licensed .\n\u201cthe avvo rating is our effort to evaluate a lawyer\u2019s background based on the information available in an attorney\u2019s avvo profile . we create the rating using a model that considers information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to information we collect from public sources like state bar associations and lawyer websites . any information that affects the avvo rating is visible in an attorney\u2019s profile . \u201d\nmichael jacobs , who specializes in auto , workplace and pedestrian accidents , received an avvo ranking of 7 . 0 , or\nvery good .\nbut jacobs , who has more than 35 years of legal experience , wondered how avvo derived the score .\nso , the fate of previous legal claims against avvo may not give much indication on how these latest court challenges will fare .\nfurther , avvo does not permit attorneys to delete their profiles or to\nunclaim\ntheir profiles once claimed . thus , some attorneys feel they are being forced to use avvo against their wills , just to keep incorrect information from being disseminated about them .\navvo also launched a free medical question and answer forum where certified doctors can answer patients\u2019 health - related questions and medical concerns through the avvo website . and , because avvo believes the essence of its offering is the ability to link consumers directly with credible physician resources free of charge , the website also helps doctors to strengthen their medical leadership by inviting them to submit written contributions to avvo\u2019s healthguides ( free research and medical information articles written exclusively by doctors who choose to participate in the avvo website ) . all medical q & a forum answers and healthguides submissions include the featured doctor\u2019s photo and link to his or her contact information \u2013 all for free .\nfurther , if a lawyer has been disciplined by his or her state bar association , that information is featured prominently on the lawyer ' s avvo profile . thus , some lawyers are quite pleased that avvo is sharing information that should be known about unethical attorneys .\nin the wake of a new jersey ethics opinion prohibiting lawyers in the state from working with online legal service providers avvo , legalzoom and rocket lawyer , the latter two companies have taken steps to right the ship , while avvo says it is considering an exit .\ncontributor levels , which range from one to 20 , are your \u201creward\u201d for answering the user - generated questions submitted to avvo\u2019s popular \u201cask a lawyer\u201d feature . but are they really that rewarding ? in short , is it worth your time to answer avvo questions ?\nas to avvo\u2019s possible defense under section 230 of the communications decency act , the judge noted that\n[ p ] laintiffs have disavowed any claim based on content that avvo obtained from a third - party and the court need not consider this defense further .\nanswer box results haven\u2019t shown up heavily in legal . although that might have just changed \u2013 specifically for lawyer name searches . google is now pulling data directly from avvo profiles for name search information \u2013 pulling titles and work history directly into the search results on a simple name search . this also includes a click through to the avvo website \u2013 which could provide avvo with a huge traffic jump .\nurltoken is a tremendously powerful tool for attorneys , and having a strong avvo rating \u2014 ideally a 10 / 10 \u2014 can help direct a significant amount of business to your practice . but in order to harness avvo\u2019s full strength , you need to ensure your attorney profile has been filled out as thoroughly as possible . if you follow these simple tips , your avvo rating should start to climb .\nhowever , you should also be advised that avvo vets each link for quality , authority , and accuracy . if the press release exists only on your website , avvo may reject the link . nonetheless , it\u2019s worth a shot . if avvo accepts the link ( s ) , you\u2019ll see a slight increase in your rating on avvo for each speaking engagement you list successfully . unlike peer endorsements , there does not appear to be a point threshold for how much you can increase your attorney rank on urltoken based on speaking engagements .\nlet ' s get to the bottom of what avvo is , what ' s to love , and what ' s to hate .\njosh king , avvo\u2019s chief legal officer , described bernstein\u2019s lawsuit to the aba journal as being \u201cbizarre\u201d and \u201ccompletely ludicrous . \u201d he told the journal that he expects the case to be dismissed . to date , avvo has yet to file an answer to bernstein\u2019s complaint .\nif you\u2019re a lawyer , you probably have a profile on avvo at this very moment \u2013 even if you didn\u2019t make one yourself . before you can start making changes to your information , the first step you need to take is to claim your profile on avvo .\nproviding tranparency for the legal consumer\u2026 ironically , avvo does provide transparency : it shows which lawyers need to hype themselves to get business .\neach lawyer\u2019s avvo rating is derived from a multifaceted mathematical algorithm that weighs many factors . avvo is constantly adapting its system to be as current and impartial as possible , and the algorithm itself is both carefully guarded and regularly updated to prevent attorneys from \u201cgaming\u201d the system .\nbrowne v . avvo , c07 - 0920rsl ( w . d . wash . motion to dismiss granted dec . 18 , 2007 )\nhealthtap has a similar q & a - style ; service , and will integrate avvo ' s network of doctors into its own . king said avvo had been shopping around the medical side of its business for a little while , and decided healthtap was a good match .\nafter years of scrutiny from bar association groups , avvo parent company internet brands has decided to scrap the company ' s bespoke service offering .\navvo acknowledges that it does not currently collect criminal records but otherwise\ncannot disclose the contents of the avvo rating .\nbecause cnet urltoken agreed not to publish the story until tuesday , we were not able to contact some of the attorneys who received poor scores for comment .\n3 . high scores . it ' s probably no coincidence that the lawyers who like avvo the most are the ones who have received relatively high ratings from the system . after all , if your avvo rank indicates you are a mediocre lawyer , how happy could you be with it ? however , if avvo calls you\nsuperb ,\nyou can ' t help but feel a little flattered . while not all attorneys are going to reach the top scores , with a little work most attorneys can get their avvo ratings up to a reasonable level .\nabsolutely not . avvo creates a profile for every licensed attorney we are able to locate , and calculates a rating for lawyers who appear to be working with clients . profiles are free to attorneys , and the avvo rating cannot be influenced by advertising or other forms of payment .\nif information on your avvo profile is incorrect , out of date , or not dated at all , it\u2019s going to hurt your ranking .\nin the beginning , like many curious lawyers , i grabbed my avvo profile and put in some stuff to see what i could make of my rating . it started the day as a 6 . 5 and ended as a 10 , the highest rating avvo gave . we had some fun playing with avvo that day , but our work was done and that was the last time i bothered screwing with my profile .\nbritton notes that client reviews do not contribute to an attorney\u2019s rating on avvo . although clients can be very passionate about their lawyers , they often have difficulty understanding what constitutes a legal \u201cwin\u201d . positive client reviews do , however , help lawyers appear higher in avvo\u2019s sort order .\non june 14 , 2007 , two prominent lawyers in seattle , wa filed a class action lawsuit against avvo inc . , the operator of avvo . com , a website that profiles and rates lawyers and allows users to submit reviews of lawyers they . . . read full description\nseattle reviews company avvo announced thursday that it will sell its health business to healthtap , a palo alto company that provides a similar service .\nhealthtap announced this morning that it has acquired avvo health in an all - cash deal . while the specific terms of the deal weren\u2019t revealed , avvo will be turning over all assets of its health business to they buyer and will be shutting down its health vertical beginning today .\npeer endorsements do affect your avvo rating , though reviews do not . this is because peer endorsements - - one lawyer endorsing another\u2019s skills and experience - - are a way to assess industry recognition , which is a factor in how we calculate an attorney\u2019s avvo rating . reviews do play a very important role for people looking to hire an attorney , but we have chosen to not include that information when calculating the avvo rating .\navvo is a website , not a mind - reader . you cannot receive credit for information that isn\u2019t included in your profile . you could be one of the most renowned and accomplished attorneys in your field ; but if avvo doesn\u2019t know that , it won\u2019t help your avvo attorney rating at all . that\u2019s why it\u2019s so critically important to ensure that your profile is as complete as possible . this simply cannot be stressed enough .\nit also has been reported that some supreme court justices and law school deans rank lower on avvo than attorneys with little experience or past transgressions .\nan attorney may request we remove the rating from their profile , and we honor those requests for attorneys who have not been disciplined and who are not looking for clients . these profiles will read \u201cavvo rating not displayed\u201d , and will not appear on practice area search listings in avvo\u2019s directory .\ncomplaints about the lawyer rating system grew particularly intense in early 2011 when many lawyers discovered their avvo scores had dropped even though nothing had changed in their profiles . avvo indicated that it changed the algorithm used for calculating attorney rankings , which resulted in the ranks of many lawyers being lowered .\navvo\u2019s new medical website offers an easy - to - navigate informational and community forum that delivers patients detailed background on a doctor\u2019s credentials , experience and disciplinary record , as well as a completely unbiased and editorial \u201cavvo rating\u201d for every doctor , and patient and peer ratings , all in one place .\nit is free to claim your profile in the avvo directory . avvo pro starts at $ 49 / month and removes competitive ads from your profile page , displays contact information in search results , allows for lead conversion tracking , lets you highlight reviews , and customize your headline . avvo advertising starts at $ 100 / month and gives you sponsored listing at the top of its directory page and a display ad featured on high - traffic pages .\nthere\u2019s no particular reason not to add a badge , but don\u2019t fixate on this step . an avvo rating badge might have a positive psychological impact on a potential client who\u2019s viewing your profile , but missing a badge won\u2019t affect your ability to achieve a 10 . 0 \u201csuperb\u201d rating on avvo . completing your profile will not increase your avvo score , but you cannot attain a perfect 10 rating unless your profile is at least 95 % complete .\nwell done laura . avvo is a fact for legal professionals so gaining every insight and practice tip is hugely valuable ! thanks for the helpful information .\na second criticism of avvo is their attorney rating system . this aspect of avvo is what makes them stand out the most from other lawyer marketing websites , and has been praised by many non - lawyers . while companies like martindale - hubbell have used a general peer - review system for grading attorneys for many years , avvo goes far beyond a peer - review system and only considers the opinions of other lawyers as one of many factors in evaluating an attorney . avvo gives each attorney a numerical score on a scale of 1 to 10 based on the information in that attorney ' s profile .\navvo goes beyond standard lawyer marketing websites on what it offers to users . while some sites enable lawyers to post their names , addresses , phone numbers , and website ( often for a fee ) , avvo provides a much greater depth of information . avvo allows attorneys to post what is essentially an online resume , providing a place to list academic and employment history , publication credits , awards , and significant cases . lawyers can post links to their own website or to articles they have published ( whether on other sites or on avvo ) , and they can answer legal questions posted by potential clients .\nbut a heavily funded seattle startup by the name of avvo hopes it can help consumers navigate the legal maze and choose the best attorney for the job .\navvo does not provide any rating in instances where it would not be useful , such as if the attorney is deceased or serving as a public official .\nscott , you\u2019re leaving some folks with the impression that your hard - earned honor from the world of bronies contributed to the rise in your avvo rating .\navvo already has strong support from prominent members of the physician community who welcome an online intermediary committed to putting the right information into the hands of patients and ensuring that physician records are validated through a credible third - party channel . supporting avvo\u2019s new medical offering is a world - class board of medical advisors :\nfor starters , some lawyers discovered that they already have avvo profiles that they did not personally create . avvo mines data that is publicly available to create profiles for attorneys , regardless of whether the attorney is actually using their service . attorneys can then claim ownership of the profile by following a few steps to verify their identities . however , if an attorney fails to claim the profile , then inaccurate or incomplete information about the attorney could be published on the avvo site .\navvo , which also allows consumers and other lawyers to provide feedback on attorneys ' performances , attaches a ranking on a scale from one ( extreme caution ) to 10 ( superb ) . attorneys also are permitted to update their profile pages , though they cannot alter avvo ' s rating or eliminate public record information .\nfounded in 2006 , avvo has raised $ 132 million to date , including a substantial $ 71 . 5 million round that closed this past july . avvo also offers a q & a forum with more than 9 million questions and answers , along with profiles for 97 percent of practicing lawyers in the united states .\nbritton is sticking by the rating , saying that browne ' s beef should be\nwith the public records of the state of washington rather than avvo .\nin his complaint , darsky admits that avvo\u2019s attorney listings \u201cmay be a permissible first amendment exercise . \u201d however , he claims , \u201cavvo\u2019s business practices go far beyond that mere exercise\u201d by using the names and likenesses of the attorneys in their directory , without their consent , to sell advertising or marketing services to other attorneys .\nadditionally , it is the responsibility of attorneys to ensure that any information or advertisements they place on avvo , and any communication they may have with prospective clients through the avvo site , comply with the rules of professional conduct regulating the form , manner , and content of communications with clients , advertising , or other matter .\nfrom a ranking standpoint , probably not . answering questions \u2013 and in turn , earning a higher contributor level \u2013 will not add points to your attorney score on avvo . com . on a similar note , it is a poor utilization of your time to write legal guides for avvo . considering how time - consuming they are to prepare , review , and submit , avvo\u2019s legal guides yield a poor roi , frequently getting lost in the overwhelming volume of content on the site .\nmore important to the lawyers actively using avvo is the amount of business it can generate for their law practices . a search for the names of many attorneys will bring that attorney ' s avvo profile up on the first page of google , so the search engine optimization ( seo ) value of their system is very high . some lawyers like having their profiles on a site that has so many consumers looking for information about attorneys , particularly those lawyers who have received a high avvo ranking . other lawyers are discovering that responding to legal questions posted on the avvo website is a great way to get new clients calling or emailing their offices .\non avvo , potential clients can search by specialty and zip code , and they will be presented with a list of ranked possibilities . nothing wrong with that .\navvo will continue to provide their legal answers service , which was their initial focus when they launched in 2007 . they added their health section in november 2010 .\none perceived problem with avvo is that its rating system only takes into account hard facts : time in practice , published cases , and the like . the formula doesn ' t factor in how personable an attorney is , what it ' s like to work with her , and if she returns calls in a timely manner . avvo believes\u2014and states on its website\u2014that to combat this , users must not rely solely on avvo to vet the best possible attorney for any given case . instead , avvo managers encourage those in need of legal advice to look at client ratings , information from the state bar association , and the website or web presence of the attorney . they argue\u2014and i agree\u2014that while an avvo rating should factor into the decision to hire an attorney , it ' s only one piece of the puzzle .\nthe biggest complaint about avvo is that you are likely listed on the site , whether you approve of the company or want a listing . and more than listed , you are rated . the problem with this is that avvo gets its information from independent internet research , and some of the info has been found to be inaccurate\u2014no shock there ! more than one attorney has checked out their listings on avvo only to find that essential information is incorrect . wrong city , wrong firm name , wrong partner , you name it : avvo can get it wrong . unless you claim your profile , that is . which brings me to my next point .\nthat means your avvo rating needs to be as high as possible \u2013 ideally a perfect 10 / 10 score . whether you\u2019re a bankruptcy attorney , a personal injury lawyer , a criminal defense attorney , or any other type of lawyer , this guide will explain step - by - step how to increase your ranking on avvo .\nit ' s the most critical piece of guidance that we provide ,\nmark britton , a former vice president of expedia who is avvo ' s chief executive , said about the numeric score .\nit ' s our assessment of how good a job that lawyer is going to do for you .\navvo says it has received $ 14 million in funding , including money from benchmark capital and ignition partners , co - founded by microsoft alum and avvo board member brad silverberg .\navvo ' s plan is ambitious : to award a numeric score to every attorney in the united states , along with a profile , client recommendations and peer endorsements .\ndarsky\u2019s lawsuit points out that , according to a july 2015 bloomberg news article , avvo had a valuation of $ 650 million and raised $ 132 million in funding .\nwhile all endorsements are helpful , it\u2019s important to be aware that some are worth more value than others , depending on their source . avvo endorsements can come from :\nwhen a lawyer is rated av by martindale - hubbell , the rating remains for the rest of his career . yesterday , i learned that avvo ratings don\u2019t work quite the same way . i was told that my avvo rating , 10 as of the end of business on day 1 , had decayed . as of yesterday morning .\n\u201ci googled this other guy and he was ranked real high on avvo . your guy had like a 6 . 3 . i went with the better guy . \u201d\nattorneys can lose their licenses for falsifying data , and we don\u2019t believe they will take that risk on their avvo profile . we also rely on our community of users to ensure data on avvo is as accurate as possible . if you see information on an attorney profile that you know to be incorrect , please contact us and we will investigate the issue . if an attorney is found to have intentionally posted false information , it will impact their level of professional conduct and negatively impact their avvo rating .\nif you have an avvo rating of \u201cno concern\u201d or \u201cattention\u201d , you can receive a numerical rating by claiming your profile . when you claim your profile on avvo , we will automatically calculate the numerical rating and display it on your profile and in search results . a profile cannot be unclaimed once you have claimed it as your own .\nessentially , both lawsuits allege that avvo has been using the identities and likenesses of attorneys who do not advertise or market on urltoken to generate revenue without the attorneys\u2019 consent .\nfor obvious reasons , endorsements from other attorneys are the most valuable . here\u2019s how many points your avvo score will increase from endorsements , depending on who they come from :\nfix mistakes in the public record . if you claim your profile and find that avvo has inaccurate information from your state , you will need to address this with the appropriate organization within your state , asking them to have your record changed . you can alert avvo to the change , or simply wait until they do one of their periodic updates .\none important thing to keep in mind : when linking to your avvo profile from your website , make sure you add the rel = \u201dnofollow\u201d attribute to the links . this will help ensure that they are not viewed as reciprocated links , and you can retain as much of the benefit of having links from your activity on avvo to your website .\navvo is on a mission to make it easier for everyone to get the legal help they need . but you don\u2019t need to be an attorney to join our . . .\nif you type without thinking , you too could be reprimanded by your state bar , something that would most defiantly show up on avvo\u2014and across the web\u2014and negatively impact your image .\navvo started out in 2005 as a lawyer rating and legal question - and - answer forum , and added the doctor reviews and health q & a ; two years ago .\navvo\u2019s legal business is booming , and . . . we\u2019ve decided to focus 100 percent of our attention on expanding our consumer legal services and helping lawyers grow their business ,\nmark britton , founder and ceo of avvo , said in a statement .\njust as avvo is the premier destination for people looking for legal advice , healthtap is the leading source for trusted answers to health questions and peer - reviewed medical professionals , which makes healthtap the right choice to carry on the conversation between consumers and medical professionals .\ni think they will continue doing well in legal ,\ngutman said of avvo .\nthey were excited to sell and it was a quite a competitive deal .\nnamely , you will only earn avvo points for speaking engagements if you are able to supply a link back to the event . ( supplying links makes the process more transparent and lends credibility for viewers who are browsing through your profile . ) you will gain 0 . 1 point toward your avvo rating for each speaking engagement you are able to link to .\nstill , because avvo attempts to affix a rating to every lawyer - - just as zillow attempts to place a value on every home - - it is bound to generate controversy .\na venture capital - backed web site called avvo that launches tuesday claims to offer a\ngame - changing\nalternative to the yellow pages for anyone interested in hiring a lawyer .\nyou should watch these cases as they develop to see if they end up striking at the heart of avvo\u2019s business model \u2013 or fare as poorly as previous claims against the company .\nas both lawsuits note , avvo has compiled a free online directory of lawyers from states across the country based on information from public records such as bar admissions . each listed lawyer receives an avvo profile page , regardless of whether the lawyer has asked for one . a lawyer can claim the profile and manage the information that is listed or simply leave it alone .\nwhat this means is that if you claimed your avvo profile in the beginning , then did what every thoughtful attorney does and ignored it since , there is a good chance that you\u2019re rating will slide . if you weren\u2019t a baby lawyer back when , and want to keep your rating , you have to go back to avvo and tweak it with new blood .\nby now , almost all lawyers know about martindale hubbell\u2019s lawyer ratings , but not everyone is aware of avvo\u2019s ratings . do you know that there might be a profile about you on www . avvo . com , which might display peer and client reviews as well as rating you as a lawyer ? if you know about it , are you happy with your rating ? not all attorneys think their rating is accurate , so i interviewed mark britton , avvo\u2019s founder and ceo , to gain some insights on his company and its lawyer rating system .\nplaintiffs ' primary challenge is to the accuracy and validity of the numerical rating system used by avvo to compare attorneys . defendants assert that the opinions expressed through the rating system , (\navvo reports that its directory contains information on more than 95 percent of licensed attorneys in the united states . to come up with a rating for each attorney it lists , avvo takes public information from across the internet ( including your website ) and plugs that data into its ranking algorithm . their algorithm is made up , in part at least , of the following :\nwe will not change numerical ratings upon request . because the avvo rating is based on a mathematical model that is applied in the same way to every attorney , we are unable to change individual ratings . when you update your profile with more information , your rating may change : the more we know about you , the better we can determine your numerical avvo rating .\nboth lawsuits seek an injunction that would stop avvo from using the likenesses and identities of the named plaintiffs and other putative class members . they also seek statutory , compensatory and punitive damages .\nfees . avvo sets a flat fee for the services attorneys can offer and facilitates a referral to a lawyer who contacts the consumer directly . avvo handles payment processing and transfers fees to a lawyer once the work is complete . lawyers are charged a marketing fee based on the services provided . lawyers perform their own conflict checks and are encouraged to have clients sign a representation agreement .\non june 14 , 2007 , two prominent lawyers in seattle , wa filed a class action lawsuit against avvo inc . , the operator of urltoken , a website that profiles and rates lawyers and allows users to submit reviews of lawyers they have worked with . plaintiffs also sued mark britton , avvo ' s ceo , and 25 anonymous\njohn doe\nusers of the site .\nhaving an attorney profile on urltoken is great . if you have any external profiles that you can link to , that\u2019s even better . try to provide the most comprehensive view of yourself possible , showing that you\u2019re active and reliable outside of avvo , too . if you belong to any other groups that rate attorneys , like urltoken or superlawyers . com , let avvo ( and your potential clients ) know . it shows that no matter where or by whom you\u2019re being rated , you\u2019re consistently found to be skilled and knowledgeable , and that can boost your avvo ranking significantly .\nbritton said that client reviews are just\none leg\nof the avvo stool , whose ratings also are generated through peer reviews and information compiled from attorneys ' web sites and other sources .\ninstead , according to the lawsuits , avvo makes money by selling advertising and marketing space on the lawyer profile pages . the two marketing services that are specifically at issue in the lawsuits are :\nmr . browne said he had lost two potential clients thanks to his avvo rating . he would not name the lost clients because , he said , \u201cthey have not been indicted yet . \u201d\nbeyond the rating basics , avvo offers some other , more\nadvanced\noptions . one of these is the ability to pay to have your ad displayed on the website . if you choose , you can also pay to get a premium membership . a premium membership would allow you to come up higher in search results on avvo and remove other attorney advertisements from displaying on your profile .\nin interviews with the seattle p - i , browne has called the avvo service a\njoke\nand said that the poor rating has damaged his reputation and business . the p - i reported friday that browne was pursuing litigation against avvo , but he had not yet retained counsel . with berman in his corner , the criminal defense attorney expressed confidence in a positive outcome in the matter .\nthe avvo rating is based only on the information we have collected and that the attorney has provided , so we don\u2019t recommend the avvo rating as the only piece of information you use to evaluate whether an attorney is right for you . the rating is a tool that provides a snapshot assessment of a lawyer\u2019s background , and should be considered alongside other information such as client reviews and peer endorsements .\nhowever , in case you don\u2019t want to watch the video , here\u2019s how to request a peer endorsement on avvo . it\u2019s incredibly fast and easy , so there\u2019s no excuse not to do it .\nwhether avvo , the self - proclaimed lawyer rating service , justified by its altruistic claim that it would bring transparency to lawyers for the benefit of legal consumers , would survive . it\u2019s still there ."]}
{"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 ."]}
{"id": 55610, "summary": [{"text": "ttg studios was a recording studio in los angeles , california , established by amnon \" ami \" hadani and tom hidley .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the company was founded on june 8 , 1965 . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "ttg studios", "paragraphs": ["i have the jbl le - 5 - 2 mids from the original ttg studios .\nhis wife and her sister had some great stories about him and the ttg studios .\noctober 21 , 1968 ttg studios n . hollywood , california | the official jimi hendrix site\nttg studios n . hollywood , california jimi hendrix is photographed during studio recording sessions at ttg studios in hollywood , california in october 1968 . photo : chuck boyd / \u00a9 authentic hendrix , llc\nfor a & r studios in new york before opening ttg in 1965 . linda ronstadt ' s first solo\nlisten to peace in mississippi ( ttg studios , hollywood , ca , october 24 , 1968 ) now .\nttg studios was a recording studio in los angeles , california , founded by ami hadani and tom hidley . [ 1 ]\niirc , ttg studios began using 24 track recording equipment in 1968 . i ' m trying to find out if linda ronstadt ' s\nhis partner and engineer tom hidley had a lot to do with my studios too . . i own paramount recording in hollywood and encore studios in burbank . .\nthe rest of that album [ the doors\u2019 \u201cwaiting for the sun\u201d ] was recorded at ttg studios , which stood for \u201ctwo terrible guys\u201d ( laughs ) .\nmusic editing ( as t . t . g . inc . , recording studios )\nmusic editing ( as t . t . g . inc . , recording studios ) less\nwe ' ve talked about him before here , mainly regarding the legendary ttg studios on highland . ami was an israeli from the north in a place called kfar giladi .\nzappa once in a interview said ttg stood for\ntwo tough guys\n.\ncorner . some people just called it sunset studios , but that causes confusion with sunset sound .\nso he invented one . and he did it with just three letters : ttg .\n24 track / 2 inch recording didn ' t begin to be adopted by most studios until 1976 - 1977 . ttg studios was on the low end in the 1968 time frame . an unusual version of hand sown / home grown exists . in the uk , there was a scarce mono issue . i own a copy .\nthe jimi hendrix experience recorded lots of material in october of 1968 at ttg . according to the jimi hendrix sessions book ttg was 16 track by october ' 68 . jimi also produced sessions for eire apparent ' s sunrise lp at ttg . these were also said to be 16 track as well . .\namnom\nami\nhadani , legendary radio recorders and ttg recording and mastering engineer , rip . .\ni did not know ami , but i purchased his 1967 ghia 450 ss from his sister today . . . beautiful car , his pride a joy . . his wife and her sister had some great stories about him and the ttg studios . i remember being at ttg in the 1970 ' s , just kid then , with my find and his dad perry botkin who was producing a carpenters record there . what a great experience it was . . i can say i got the recording studio fever after that day in ttg . . . his partner and engineer tom hidley had a lot to do with my studios too . . i own paramount recording in hollywood and encore studios in burbank . .\nhello - i am amazed by this post ! i work in the building once home to ttg and i do pr . i am bulding a factual archive about recording sessions held at the legendary studio ( s ) that were there during the 40 ' s - 70 ' s ( radio recorders annex , sunset / highland studios , and ttg studios ) . you worked this session there , wow ! did you work other sessions too ? will you contact me to confirm this footage is of led zeppelin at ttg studios , in hollywood , ca , is legit ? until coming across this post there absolutely no additional references to this , however i did find liner notes for sunset sound and sir . thanks !\nfor those of you who remember ttg studios , ttg stood for tilhas teezee gesheften a name of a group of jewish brigade members formed immediately following wwii . under the guise of british military activity , this group engaged in the assassination of nazis and ss conspirators , facilitated the illegal emigration of holocaust survivors to israel , and smuggled weaponry for the haganah .\npretty sure ami let one believe whatever they wanted about what the initials ttg stood for . to him , they stood for\nttg studios , who recorded several seminal albums of the 1960s , got their name from the arabic - yiddish compound til\u1e25as \u1e6d\u012bz\u012b gesheftn , \u2018lick my ass enterprises\u2019 , which had been used as a code / inside joke in the anti - british jewish underground in palestine .\nzappa moved to new york ' s mayfair and apostolic 8 - track studios for most of we ' re only in it for the money .\namnom\nami\nhadani , legendary radio recorders and ttg recording and mastering engineer , rip . . | steve hoffman music forums\nin 1968 ttg became the first studio to use 24 track recording equipment which was built for them by jeep harned of mci .\ni remember being at ttg in the 1970 ' s , just kid then , with my find and his dad perry botkin who was producing a carpenters record there . what a great experience it was . . i can say i got the recording studio fever after that day in ttg . . .\nthis is where the doors recorded their third album , waiting for the sun . this is also the location that frank zappa \u2018s freak out and hot rats albums were recorded . other famous stars to use this studio were lowell george , the monkees , eric burdon and linda ronstadt . ttg studios 1441 n mccadden place los angeles ca 90028\nno studio had 24 track recording until the 1970 ' s as far as i know . heck , most studios only made the leap to 16 track in the 1970 ' s .\nhadani died in 2014 ; i was unable to find an obituary , or a birth date , but i did find a short tribute that audiophile and music - restoration specialist steve hoffman published in one of his music forums . the tribute misspells hadani\u2019s first name and gives the wrong location for ttg studios , but it includes this bit of information :\ni worked at ttg from 1967 almost to 1970 , yes we were the first 16trk studio and did use 2inch tape . . . our house tape was scotch 3 m . tom hidley by the way designed and had a crew that built the record plants , mgm and caribou studios . all the time i worked there i wondered about the initials . ttg angel balestier my mentor , told me\ntwo tough guys\n. wayne newton had a picture of him and our new 16trk machine . for endorsement .\nthe photographs of hendrix with a band aid over his eyebrows were taken at ttg . i was going to comment on the 16 track , but that has been thoroughly covered .\ntommy flanders t . t . g . studios , la fz armand kaproff \u2014cello harold schneier \u2014cello gerald wiggins \u2014piano james gordon \u2014drums lou morell \u2014guitar david wells \u2014trumpet , trombone johnny rotella \u2014c . bass flute , sax\nstarting from 1989 tom hidley has advised jmf audio ' s power amplifiers in his non - environmental control room design for their exceptional power handling and absolute natural sound . tom hidley designed studios including jmf audio ' s power amplifiers such as masterfonics ( nashville ) and nomis ( london ) are used as examples and illustrations in this book . other studios trusting jmf audio ' s technology are also mentioned . we are thankful to philip newell .\nttg , which stood for\ntwo terrible guys\n, was the brainchild of tom hidley and amy hadani , who previously worked for the a & r sudio ' s in ny .\nthe studio was founded as westlake audio in the early 1970s and is credited as \u201cone of the first big commercial efforts to produce acoustically standardized interchangeable rooms\u201d . westlake rooms aimed for an acoustic design that could give a fairly flat frequency response at the recording position , with the ability to control reverberation delay . the studios became very popular , and \u201cwestlake - style\u201d rooms spread to a number of other studios and around the world by the late 1970s .\nttg was not ' two terrible guys ' . this is apocryphal . it was a term used to hide the activities of the jewish brigade in post wwii europe . they posted ttg signs to direct jewish refugees they were smuggling to british occupied palestine . it stands for tilhas teezee gescheften - an arabic and yddish mixture , israeli slang , meaning ' kiss my ass business ' . ami hadani was a member of the brigade .\nttg was one of the worst rooms in la . it was basically a demo room . they did a lot of radio commercials there . i hung out there in the very early 1970 ' s trying to get a job as an intern or something . terrible sounding place . no studio had 24 track recording until the 1970 ' s as far as i know . heck , most studios only made the leap to 16 track in the 1970 ' s .\nit must have been a good place since freak out and absolutely free were both recorded there when it was a 4 - track facility , and zappa had access to the 5 - track machine that paul buff built during the pal studios / studio z days .\nwell , the home grown album is barely 8 track . ttg was one of the worst rooms in la . it was basically a demo room . they did a lot of radio commercials there . i hung out there in the very early 1970 ' s trying to get a job as an intern or something . terrible sounding place . no studio had 24 track recording until the 1970 ' s as far as i know . heck , most studios only made the leap to 16 track in the 1970 ' s .\nhidley and hadani started ttg in 1965 and actracted rock stars like hendrix , the monkees & eric burdon , who all wanted to use the studio ' s innovative technology - the world ' s first sixteen - track , two - inch recorders .\nthis become one of the great marketing ploy ' s in recording studio history , since ttg was the only studio with the 16 - track , 2 inch recorder , musicians who started a session at the studio were forced to finsish there .\nsince jimi hendrix was recording at ttg at this same time , and so many people here are knowledgable about those sessions , perhaps i could learn a little about linda ' s recording from those experts . can anyone share any technical details about the recording of\nin his comprehensive presentation of recording studio design , international consultant and former technical director of virgin records , philip newell obviously covered works of american designer tom hidley , who without a doubt is the most influential and respected in the world . tom hidley ' s studios ( ttg hollywood , westlake , the record plant . . . to name only a few in his hundreds of creations ) have housed the most talented engineers , producers and musicians to produce formidable international hits ( jimi hendrix , stevie wonder , michael jackson , shania twain . . . )\nttg was one of the worst rooms in la . it was basically a demo room . they did a lot of radio commercials there . i hung out there in the very early 1970 ' s trying to get a job as an intern or something . terrible sounding place .\ni don ' t think i ' ve seen that one . . . there is good one that was taken of him wearing a red shirt and tall white boots , there is a clock on a paneled wall behind him , that for sure taken in studio b at ttg .\ndisc 1 : the jack bruce jam disc 2 : tracks 8 - 10 - the jimi hendrix experience with lee michaels disc 3 : tracks 2 - jimi hendrix and robert wyatt disc 3 : tracks 3 - 6 - jimi hendrix , andy summers , robert wyatt , and zoot money disc 3 : track 10 - the jimi hendrix experience with jim horn and lee michaels disc 4 : track 2 - the jimi hendrix experience with lee michaels disc 4 : tracks 3 - 10 - eire apparent with jimi hendrix all tracks recorded at studio b , ttg studios , 1441 n . mccadden street , hollywood , california , usa\ni was told led zeppelin did some recording for their second album at ttg . my former guitar teacher was in a band called ab skhy who were recording their first album in another studio there . he said zeppelin was so loud that sound was bleeding through the walls despite the sound proofing !\nthe photographs of hendrix with a band aid over his eyebrows were taken at ttg . i was going to comment on the 16 track , but that has been thoroughly covered . those particular pictures were / are bootleg posters and they always bugged me because hendrix obviously wouldn ' t have wanted those made , and he looks really tired .\nsadly in 1985 the studio was hit by a fire that smoldered thru the walls below the control room and then erupted above it causing enough damage for jim guercio to decide it was over and not rebuild . he removed all the gear . the famous ex george martin neve 8016 console went to the university of denver , then on to vintage king who restored it and sold to prime studios in austria .\n> the hot rats booklet says 16 track ? < that is correct , sir ; number overload i guess , my old 8 track cortex din ' t keep up with my hunt - n - peck digit . sys . , looks like . it was a\nhomemade sixteen track\nrecordificator those ttg engineers scotch - taped in . thanks for the nudge .\nthis color picture is the one i was referring to , the one showing him with tall white boots in that room is jimi hendrix sessions , i have never seen the other one . although i can tell tell from the background it was also taken at ttg . i also remember the story about the injury . jimi ' s girlfriend hit him with brick . he picked up the brick and hit her with it . they were staying at a house in benedict canyon , the studio got call from the house that the la county sheriffs were looking for him , jimi came down to ttg and angel balestier the head engineer asked me to take jimi upstairs , until lawyers from warner brothers could get down there , so i did .\nthe early history of amnon \u201cami\u201d hadani , who also went by omi hadan , is vague . after he and tom hidley founded ttg , at 1441 n . mccadden place in los angeles\u2014a stone\u2019s throw from hollywood high school\u2014they recorded many of the era\u2019s prominent rock musicians : the doors , frank zappa and the mothers of invention , jimi hendrix , the monkees , linda ronstadt .\nttg had the short , crisp punch of a military acronym . it sounded like the name of an army unit . but carmi had chosen the letters from a phrase in a contrived , nonsensical portmanteau language , part yiddish , part arabic . the words were \u201c tilhas tizig gesheften . \u201d roughly \u2013 and it was meant to be rough \u2013 translated , it sneered , \u201cup your ass . \u201d but only the jews from palestine knew that .\nthey weren ' t terrible guys . it was ami hadani and tom hildley , the same guys who designed and built all the famous record plant studios . anything but two terrible guys . the cool thing about ami was that he was a general in the israeli air force , and he ' d be doing a session and there ' d be problems and he ' d have to leave the session and go fly off to israel , fight the war , then come back and finish a session . weeks could go by , it was kind of funny .\naccording to\naufnahmetechnik von frank zappa\n: studio z 1964 , 5 - track recording ( build by paul buff ? ) lumpy gravy , apostolic studios , new york 12 - track hot rats , first overdub ' s , 16 - track waka / jawaka , 24 - track , paramount studio 1979 finisch the work on studio umrk after that , all digital the london symphony orchestra vol . 1 , 24 - track digital mixonline about frank ' s recordingtechnologie - - > urltoken special technic of frank was xenochrony - - > urltoken interview with bob marshall - - > urltoken\nsound engineer and r & d guru in recording development . one of the ' two terrible guys ' of the acronym that was t . t . g . highland studios * in hollywood , with engineer tom hidley . * 1441 north mccadden place , hollywood , ca , usa . hadani & hidley were the duo who also designed & built systems at record plant , los angeles for gary kellgren . during the late ' 60s hadani also served as a general in the israeli army and would manage to accomplish this role whilst also recording , back at his console in the us .\nlittle is known about the other ttg co - founder , ami hadani , who also went by the name omi hadan . [ 6 ] [ 7 ] according to bruce botnick , hadani was a general in the israeli air force , and had to leave for weeks at a time when israel was at war . [ 3 ] ami was married to ellen weston ( actress ) and they had one child , jonathan hadani . they were divorced when their son was 6 . ami remarried christine ermacoff , a studio cellist . ami died in september 2014 in los angeles .\nmichael jackson , rihanna , shakira , justin timberlake , madonna , ne - yo , donna summer , alanis morissette , boston , van halen , frank ocean , josh groban , quincy jones , dave matthews , kelly clarkson , nas , keyshia cole , aaliyah , missy elliott , britney spears , nine inch nails , justin bieber , fifth harmony .\nalso , a countless number of films , television shows and commercials have been recorded at westlake .\ndoctype html public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nwere not known as the best sounding rooms in l . a . , but by october 1968 they were the\nfirst studio anywhere to have 2 - inch 16 - track recording machines . this was an amazing\nbreakthrough in technology at the time . . . doubling the capacity of the standard 8 - track recorders .\n( without starting over from scratch ) because the tapes wouldn ' t work in any other machines .\nfounders of two very different , but equally revolutionary guitar styles that close to each other .\ncomes from the fact that the intersection of sunset blvd . and highland ave . is just around the\nlinda recorded at both . here ' s a shot of the building looking westward :\na closer view of the building today . a photo agency has been there since 1980 :\nnot too long ago bob warford ( linda ' s guitarist in the early 70s . . . and former bandmate with\nthere is still a recording studio on location , now called wax ltd . a portion of the old space in now a photo studio called studio 1444 .\nsave my name , email , and website in this browser for the next time i comment .\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\nis the backside mono stamped or mono stickered ? the photo looks like a sticker .\nthis pressing is fabulous , clear and not half as thin sounding as the us pressing , my copy is almost completely silent , with no ticks , even when being played quite a few times it has no loss in soundstage , the bass is pronounced more though not overbearing and the drums are more upfront , which leads me to presume less compression has been applied when mastering the tapes . . . the details are outstanding , get it if you can , it outshines every edition in my opinion , also the last remaster of 2018 , which though digital , is excellent !\nfirst , i have to admit i was pissed off , when i tore off the shrink wrap with a hype sticker sayin \u00ab . . . plus the complete libretto \u00ab to see no libretto inside the lp . . . . i\u2019m getting used to be deceived by brand new vinyl records . . . . for many reasons , including scratches , noise , bad sound , missing record ( in a 3 record box set , having 2 disc # 1 and 1 disc # 3 ) and now missing insert . . . ( mr . bungle , butthole surfers , bj\u00f6rk , supertramp , big boys , nick cave , tom waits , tool , metallica . . . ) but . . . this pressing of absolutely free is totally top notch ! ! ! amazing mastering and high quality pressing ! get it ! ( just hope you\u2019ll have your insert with it ! ! ! ) also , side 4 etching has a clear white label . . . and the image is far from the pic advertisied on urltoken . . . this sucks . . . but the sound is terrific !\nsay no to drugs kids , especially if you are preparing a vinyl reissue such as this , otherwise you could get things totally wrong .\nthe libretto pages are in the wrong order . a white label in the middle of the laser etching obscures zappa ' s face ! where was quality control ?\nthe best out of all of the new zappa represses , absolutely ( heh ) no snap crackle or pop nowhere . the packaking is very accurate and sturdy , the sound quality is stunner . thanks bg , you did a great job mastering this . the second lp is a bit useless , but its great zappa fan - stuff . the booklet is killer , despite the order of the songs ( or parts ) is odd . the only bad thing was that i had to wait a long time for this .\nmy side 4 with etched artwork also has a white label . anyone else or is mine a one off ?\nwe need a reissue of this album on vinyl . i ' m surprised it hasn ' t happened yet .\ni found the mix to be a bit muddled . also the bass seems to have no mid / high so it gets lost very easily ; especially on the longer more jammy tracks .\nthis is the story of a bygone hollywood recording studio whose name was an acronym for a sweary arabic - yiddish ( and also maybe turkish ) epithet . i learned about it in a comment on a blog post about a korean - english translator .\nthe post , \u201c why she learned korean , \u201d appeared in language hat , steve dodson\u2019s excellent and often scholarly blog about language . about halfway into the comment section , the conversation turned to acronyms , and a commenter identified only as \u201cy\u201d offered this , a propos of nothing in the original post but extremely interesting to me ( and to you strong languagers , i\u2019ll bet ) :\nthe other interpretations of the name , \u201ctwo terrible guys\u201d or \u201ctwo talented gentlemen\u201d , are apocryphal .\nthis turns out to be a highly plausible argument , for reasons i\u2019ll get into in a minute . but what about the \u201capocryphal\u201d stories ?\nthe link in y\u2019s comment goes to a wikipedia entry that gives three citations for the \u201ctwo terrible guys\u201d interpretation , none of them a primary source . one of them , a 2010 article in analog planet , is an incomplete reprint of a 1997 analog planet article \u2014so incomplete that the name of the interview subject was lopped off . he ( i assume it\u2019s a he ) is identified only by the initials \u201cbb . \u201d piecing together the evidence , i surmised that bb was bruce botnick ( born 1945 ) , an american audio engineer best known for his work with the doors . he told analog planet \u2019s matthew greenwald :\nthe haganah was a jewish paramilitary organization during the british mandate of palestine ; after israeli independence in 1948 , it became the core of the israel defense forces .\nthe three words that make up the phrase are arabic [ \u062a\u0650\u0644\u062d\u0633\u0652 \u0637\u0650\u064a\u0632\u064a , \u201ctilhas tizi\u201d , \u201click my ass\u201d ] and yiddish [ \u05d2\u05e2\u05e9\u05e2\u05e4\u05d8\u05df , \u201cgesheften\u201d , \u201dbusiness\u201d ] , combined to form a modern hebrew slang expression , meaning \u201cyou - lick - my - ass business . \u201d [ 1 ] it has been more colloquially translated as \u201cup your ass / g\u00f6tveren\u201d , [ 2 ] whereas [ sic ] \u201cg\u00f6tveren\u201d is a vulgar turkish slang term for \u201cqueer / fag / faggot\u201d .\nthe footnotes reference howard blum\u2019s 2009 book the brigade : an epic story of vengeance , salvataion , and world war ii . \u201cthe brigade\u201d was the jewish brigade , which was formed in 1944 as a unit of the british army and continued its activities after the war . according to a wikipedia entry , \u201cunder the guise of british military activity , this group engaged in the assassination of nazis , facilitated the illegal immigration of holocaust survivors to mandatory palestine , and smuggled weaponry to the haganah . \u201d one of the brigade\u2019s members , israel carmi , \u201crealized that it would require an army\u201d to move refugees out of europe , writes blum :\naccording to some sleuthing done by yuval pinter , who writes the bilingual hebrew\u2013english linguistics blog blazing hyphens , hadani not only was living in palestine during this period , he served in the brigade himself\u2014and so would have been intimately acquainted with the acronym .\nmodern spoken hebrew is a young language ; the first child raised to speak only hebrew was born in 1882 . that child\u2019s father , eliezer ben - yehuda , compiles the first modern hebrew dictionary , for which he coined hundreds of new words . ( \u201cben - yehuda\u201d is to modern hebrew lexicography what \u201cwebster\u201d is to american . ) but there were no swear words in the lexicon : with the exception , say , prostitute and bastard , off - color words were absent from the hebrew bible or its commentaries , and the high - minded ben - yehuda and his prot\u00e9g\u00e9s had no place for them .\nstill , swearers gotta swear , and so modern israelis turned to their arabic - and turkish - speaking neighbors ( and not infrequently to english , russian , and yiddish ) for linguistic relief .\ni\u2019m still searching for the definitive lexicon of hebrew swears . in the meantime , i can point you to this glossary of swears used by israeli soldiers , in which arabic shows up a lot ; and to this video tutorial from swearport , which is disappointingly mild but at least provides a sabra ( native ) pronunciation .\nnancy friedman , chief wordworker of wordworking , is a name developer , corporate copywriter , and recovering journalist . she writes at urltoken .\nslate is published by the slate group , a graham holdings company . all contents \u00a9 2018 the slate group llc . all rights reserved .\nband of gypsys - ' winter festival for peace ' madison square ga . . .\ni would like to see the 40 second film of this . i was there , we stopped recording to watch the last time the beatles ever played together . peter grant brought in some cans of cheese popcorn . we sat in our lounge and watched the beatles , it was like the crown of rock being passed , swear to god . i was the second engineer on those sessions . terry dean\nyour right , i looked it up it was 3 nights in 1969 , jan 30th for sure . its been a long time ago .\nhowever , led zeppelin was an ocean away that entire month touring north america .\nno , it wasn ' t . . . the thread starters posts aren ' t making any sense thus far .\nsign up for a new account in our community . it ' s easy !\nalbum ( recorded there in october 1968 ) might have been a 24 track recording .\n, which includes all 4 of linda ' s solo capitol albums , plus bonus tracks . (\n) however , like so many of linda ' s releases , there are no track credits . if it wasn ' t for the 1977 compilation lp ,\n( capitol skbb - 11629 ) , which does give some track info , i wouldn ' t know hardly anything about the early ronstadt recordings .\nwhich prompted my question . glad i can find out the facts so quickly here . thanks again . . . .\nquoted from paul verna\nfrom audio sound to infra sound\n, billboard , 1 july 1995 .\nthis equipment doubled the capacity of the 8 - track recorder - which was state of the art in 1968 - by increasing the tape width and modifying the motors on the machine .\nand i ' d like to add , i think the hendrix track ' look over yonder ' ( which was recorded there ) sounds very good , especially when compared to the tracks on ' electric ladyland ' ( almost all recorded at record plant , ny ) .\njimi played bass on some of these sessions , him and noel redding were fighting and it was a while before\nthe expierence\nfinally all got together there .\nami left a session upstairs came down where angel and i were working with hendrix and told us it was shaking the floor .\nthose particular pictures were / are bootleg posters and they always bugged me because hendrix obviously wouldn ' t have wanted those made , and he looks really tired .\ni don ' t know . . i tried to get a hold of the studio in the late seventies no luck . i moved back to colorado and my last contact with anyone was when i ran into tom hidley ' s construction crew when they built caribou above boulder .\nmy first studio job was at studio west in san diego and i didn ' t start there until may 75 . when i started we were in the process of upgrading from an mm - 1000 16 track to a stephens 24 track . that was 8 more tracks and well less than half the size .\nwe were a fairly high quality studio , but not quite in the same league as the big boys up in la . we did some rock sessions , but it was mainly a jingle house . my point is that if we were up to 24 tracks in 1975 i have to assume that many of the majors had made the switch well ahead of us .\ni was at a session at crystal for songs in the key of life and i seem to remember they were using a studer 24 track machine . i can ' t remember the exact date but i ' m thinking it was a few months before i started at studio west .\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 .\nmusic recorded at ( as t . t . g . , inc . )\nmusic recorded at ( as t . t . g . , inc . ) less\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 .\nthis browser doesn ' t support spotify web player . switch browsers or download spotify for your desktop .\n\u2117 2009 experience hendrix l . l . c . , under exclusive license to sony music entertainment\nlisten to all your favourite artists on any device for free or try the premium trial .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nurltoken has published a new gdpr - compliant privacy policy as of 24 may 2018 .\ncontinued use of urltoken indicates your acceptance of this policy . thanks for your time !\ni know this machine was for sale a few months ago and they were not gettin the bids they were hoping for , but i ' m ready to make a serious offer and would appreciate any help getting in contact with them . thanks , - b\nthat ' s museum - worthy more than production worthy , possibly . : od\nyou need an account to post a reply . create a username and password below and an account will be created and your post entered .\nby sliding the following button , you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy .\nurltoken ltd - uk company number 7597610 ( england & wales ) . registered office - suite 201 berkshire house , 39 - 51 high street , ascot sl5 7hy . by using this site , you agree to our use of cookies . hosted by nimbus hosting .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\nit is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it .\nhmmm . interesting . got a whole lot of new cross - checking to do now , thanks for the info & treasure map , .\nthe hot rats booklet says 16 track ? frank had 24 track analog 1982 and 24 track digital 1984 was used for drowning witch on vol 3 .\n_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ arf you out of your fucking mind .\nin 2003 e german guy\nmoritz gro\u00df\nmake e booklet about\naufnahmetechnik von frank zappa\n- - > recording techniques of frank zappa . this interesting booklet is available her . it has 18 pages and cost 5 . 99euro . i got it at home and i will do e short review about the recording equipment . just find e second book about\nfrank zappa und seine musik im spiegel der moeglichkeiten moderner studiotechnik\nedit the umrk must had gone digital around 1982 - 1984 same time as lso .\n. . . . . . . but first , a flashback to when i was recording for columbia back in ' 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . there were only eight tracks to work with ( you wonder how the beatles survived so well on that - - lots of money / time helped ) , and there was no separate cue system for overdubbing ( honest ! ) , . . . . . . . . .\nby the fall of ' 66 , i ' d had it with group , recording , and first marriage , so i took some money from a small inheritance and idealistically launched out to change it all . . . what was amazing - - i did ! first , i picked a downtown location , in the village , as that ' s where all the musicians were . be where you ' re comfortable . after all , only the execs were uptown . it was a loft building on 10th st . near broadway ,\n. . . . . and , of course more tracks ( how quickly you run out at only eight ) - - we went to twelve because that was as many as scully could crowd onto a relatively - editable one - inch tape transport in this first - of - a - kind machine they built to our specs . and faders , instead of pots ( goodbye ' 50s sci - fi flicks ) , also a first , and the new - fangled solenoids . . . best of all , everyone could touch them all , no union , except don ' t spill your coke on the board ! all that , and teenage whiz engineer tony bongiovi ( later , brother / producer of jon bonjovi ) were enough to launch us into the ozone . . . . . . . . . . . .\ni recall the api console as a sea of blue formica , a wondrous machine praised by frank zappa , with sparkling new arc - shaped british painton faders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nthe prototype scully twelve - track machine used one - inch tape . it had twelve sets of their normal full - size rack - mounted electronics , the ones they put in their mono and two track machines - - imagine twelve of those babies , each one with a complete set of knobs and full - size meter ! it was just huge - - but it worked . . . . . . . .\n. . . . . . . . . . . . so i went to new york , and i got this job at this incredible twelve track studio . well , i didn ' t know from twelve track , i thought four track was really hot stuff . so i went in there and they said ,\nhere ' s the board . learn it .\nhe go ,\nyour first client ' s coming in in five minutes .\nwell , my first client was frank zappa . . . . . . . .\n\u00a9 2016 sony music entertainment . all rights reserved . legacy and the \u201cl legacy\u201d logo are registered trademarks of sony music entertainment . send us feedback | privacy policy | terms and conditions | why music matters\n\u00a9 1996 - 2016 experience hendrix , l . l . c . all rights reserved . \u201cjimi hendrix\u201d and related logos are trademarks of experience hendrix , l . l . c .\nwas born may 27 , 1931 in los angeles , california . as a teenager , he spent long hours playing the saxophone , clarinet , and flute , until ordered to cease by his physician after a physical breakdown . he then explored non - performance areas of music , and spend nights recording at clubs and days working at loudspeaker and tape - machine organizations .\nand very little research on studio acoustic design in those days so every new room evolved through trial and error from earlier ones . however , the influence of his pioneering acoustic models could be seen across the recording studio world 40 years on . for instance , hidley introduced the concept of soffit - mounted monitors , the use of moving glass doors between live and isolation rooms , and he even established the term '\nwas a general in the israel air force , and needed to leave for weeks at a time while israel was at war . in late sixties hadani often worked with producer tom wilson on mgm / verve recording sessions . besides engineering the sound in music industry hadani spend some years working on film soundtracks too . he died in september 2014 in los angeles .\nin 1959 ,\nmadman muntz\nhired hidley to assist in the development of the first car stereo . [ 1 ] among the first to own a muntz car stereo was frank sinatra , the famous singer and actor . [ 1 ] through sinatra ' s purchase , hidley became known to a sinatra associate val valentin , who invited hildley to assist in the building of a new recording studio in new york . [ 1 ] in 1962 , they built the mgm / verve studio . [ 1 ] in 1964 , phil ramone hired hidley to work at his a & r studio as the audio technical manager . [ 1 ] also employed at that time by a & r was ami hadani . [ 1 ]\nthis page was last modified on 10 november 2015 , at 01 : 11 .\nthis article ' s content derived from wikipedia , the free encyclopedia ( see original source ) .\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\nwhile growing up in the upstate ny catskill mtns area we knew of caribou only thru lps recorded there .\nour own focus at the time was to someday build a studio in the mountains in a large old barn of which there were many ( and still are , albeit slowly falling down ) .\nit was the beauty of the surrounding mountains , the peaceful isolation , and the prospect of inspiration year round that drove our desire . we did our best to build and operate for own purposes but we always pushed for going commercial someday . little did we know that jimmy guercio was already implementing his own plan to do just that way out west !\nspot thru a friend while traveling in colorado . that friend remarked that his uncle , at one time owned an old ranch outside of boulder . . . maybe it was for sale .\nit took two years for guercio to secure a deal to buy it . 3000 acres of a small green valley that ascended all the way up thru forested mountains to the high peaks of colorado rockies yet was only 45 mins to boulder and another 30 mins to denver ' s airport .\nthe ranch had been a working horse farm for many decades . stagecoach ( 1966 ) was filmed there . with several cabins , a lodge and mess hall plus numerous other outbuildings , there was one that stood out : a large gambrel roofed barn - it was exactly what guercio had been looking for .\ncaribou became the # 1 place to record . all inclusive of the $ 16 , 000 . @ wk rate : up to 10 people , 24 hr studio access , engineers , instruments , meals ( late nites included ) , lodging , snowmobiles , dirt bikes , horses , fishing poles , transportation to & from the ranch .\nsome artists didnt like being so isolated but the majority fell right in the groove of no distractions , being catered to in that down home mountain style . it shows in the quality / massive quantity of music written and produced there .\nguercio and family lived quietly on the ranch for another 30 years . then he sold the property a couple of years ago to members of the walton family who have no other plans but to preserve it . prior to closing the deal he auctioned off many items from the studio including among others the grand pianos used by elton john , billy joel etc , those huge baffles and absorbers , a b - 3 , a gibson explorer bass used by terry kath ( caribou was chicago ' s home base for many albums ) , various furniture and even the control room door !\nthis place was truly one of a kind at the time . sadly it ' s golden era has long passed due to technology and a changed industry . but the innovation of the ' destination studio ' and the uniqueness of its location gave birth to soo many great recordings .\n_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ currently in early advance planning stage for new private mountain studio . colorado usa\nyes , i remember it well and the hidley designs of the time . was a major influence on my studio designs at the time . cheers john\nah , the good old days , when you could afford to buy 3000 acres for a studio and charge over $ 2000 / day for the use of it .\ni love the mastering work of ami hadani . his stereo 1961 cutting of ella ' s clap hands , here comes charlie is amazing considering how long the sides are .\nmembers formed immediately following wwii . under the guise of british military activity , this group engaged in the assassination of nazis and ss conspirators , facilitated the illegal emigration of holocaust survivors to israel , and smuggled weaponry for the\ni love the mastering work of ami hadani . his stereo cutting of ella ' s clap hands , here comes charlie is amazing considering how long the sides are .\nwow , that ' s quite a history and he ' s worked on a great many albums according to allmusic . com . rest in peace .\nthank you for the clarification on the name . i read somewhere that it stood for\ntwo terrible guys\nand i bought that hook , line and sinker .\ni had visited that studio several times when my dad was a business rep for the local 47 musicians union .\na very sad loss in the record world , steve . ami hadani was a legend and was involved with so many awesome recordings we all know and cherish here . he can ' t be replaced . a real pioneer in music .\nhadani did some incredible work in the 60 ' s , he knocked it out of the park with the his recordings of ella and basie .\ni have one side i know was cut by him - a blank groove that was on the back of a one - sided promo of the mamas & the papas '\ncreeque alley ,\npressed by monarch . it was signed ' ami h .\ni was always told it stood for\ntwo talented gentlemen\nbut evidently that was not the case .\nrecruits for the jewish brigade on the way to palestine . . view attachment 357931\ni did not know ami , but i purchased his 1967 ghia 450 ss from his sister today . . . beautiful car , his pride a joy . .\nwelcome mike ; that ' s an interesting car with an interesting provenance , and i like that connection going all the way back to the 70 ' s .\ndid you know bruce botnick by any chance ? i ' m just looking for people that might have known ami that i might be able to contact . i would love to speak to someone about his car to find out more information . his family really had very limited knowledge of the car and ami didn ' t really talk about about it much unfortunately . .\nthanks ben , did you know bruce botnick by any chance ? i ' m just looking for people that might have known ami that i might be able to contact .\ni remember ami talking proudly about his ghia with a lot of respect . he took us ( yoav gera and me ) around hollywood with it from time to time in 1976 .\nwow , that is great to hear yair . if you ever get the los angeles look me up and we can go for another ride and talk about ami , maybe we would answer .\npage 503 , figure 20 . 1 , photo of a hqs3200 power amplifier at masterfonics with owner glenn meadows ( multi platinum discs and two times grammy awards winner mastering engineer ) . the mix room of masterfonics was awarded best of the usa by mix magazine in 1998 . for more details > read history\nalthough intended for architects , this book can be highly informative for the passionate audiophiles willing to demystify aspects of room acoustics , diffusion and perception of sound along with getting background knowledge on the conditions in which their beloved recordings were produced .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken engineer who worked on freak out , absolutely free and other early fz projects , and mentioned in the real fz book .\nwe ' re only in it for the music questions , questions , questions . . . | - 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{"id": 55614, "summary": [{"text": "iamsound records is a los angeles , california , usa-based independent label , which was founded in 2006 by niki roberton , as a part of worlds end , usa ( one of the largest us talent management companies for producers ) .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "roberton continues to run the label , with paul tao .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "while the label endeavours to promote local indie music , with la-based acts ( e.g. lord huron , io echo and fool 's gold ) , its pre-eminent signings include english artists florence and the machine , little boots and charli xcx .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "in 2010 , the label released a series of vinyl and digital singles called the l.a. collection , featuring notable la-based musicians through a singles club , although not in the same subscription-only singles club sense that sub pop records used to have .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "in 2012 , iamsound collaborated with the los angeles museum of contemporary art for a gallery/concert series . ", "topic": 30}], "title": "iamsound records", "paragraphs": ["the la collection is a series of limited edition split 7 - inches released on iamsound records , one a month beginning today through august , in partnership with pure groove records out of the u . k . all artists are la acts hand - picked by iamsound to showcase the depth of talent of our city .\niamsound music is a publishing company formed by los angeles based indie label iamsound records , and administered by kobalt . iamsound music looks ahead to partnering with artists and songwriters who have a fresh perspective on music and songwriting , to establish a unique and progressively diverse catalogue .\niamsound music is a publishing company formed by los angeles based indie label iamsound records , and administered by kobalt , one of the worlds leading music rights administrators . iamsound music looks ahead to partnering with artists and songwriters who have a fresh perspective on music and songwriting , to establish a unique and progressively diverse catalogue .\niamsound records has released the likes of charli xcx , banks , lord huron , florence + the machine , kate boy , salem , hmltd and many others , working with the best and brightest in new music .\nlabel : iamsound records founded : 2006 location : west hollywood , l . a . number of employees : 5 number of active artists : 4 biggest release : lord huron ,\nlonesome dreams ,\nsoundscan 46 , 000 next release : kate boy , early 2014 distributor : red twitter : @ iamsoundrecords website : urltoken\niamsound music act superfood release their new album bambino on sept 8th . their new single unstoppable is released today july 21st\nsuperfood writers dominic ganderton and ryan malcolm have signed a publishing deal with iamsound music . the band have completed recording their new album . dom & ryan produced the album and matthew twaites engineered . the album was mixed in los angeles by michael patterson , dom & ryan . the band have signed to dirty hit records . they released a new single ' double dutch ' on feb 6th .\ndetroit singer apropos has signed to iamsound music . he is featured on the liquid monk track \u2018come down\u2019 which is released on beverly martel on feb 23rd\nin each new venture , be it a festival or a soundtrack or a brand campaign , roberton sees an opportunity to improve on the value that iamsound brings to its artists .\nthough iamsound didn\u2019t actually release \u201ctrue romance\u201d - - it was quietly handled by warner subsidiary atlantic records in the states with naming rights given to the indie - - it was roberton and tao who first broke aitchison for american audiences . it was their label that licensed her debut ep \u201cyou\u2019re the one\u201d in june of 2012 , before the artist had any formal representation here . and when atlantic came into the picture later that same year , roberton and tao stayed on - board as co - managers of the artist and marketing consultants on the album , ensuring the project kept its indie credibility intact .\nrobertson and tao have cast their gaze across the pond , partnering with eclectic london - based music shop pure groove records to release the l . a . collection singles in the u . k .\nwe want london to know about the l . a . scene as well ,\nsays tao .\npeople in the u . k . see los angeles as a concrete hellhole ,\nadds robertson .\niamsound is a multidimensional ecosystem encompassing a record label , creative agency and visual art studio . we like music . we like art . we thought it could be fun to work at the intersection of the two .\nliquid monk release a 2nd single nighttime ft . kameryn ogden on august 18th via beverly martel . this is the 2nd single from their debut album that will drop on september 22nd . the song is published by iamsound music .\nafter the tween tidal wave came another breakthrough , when roberton signed florence welch of florence and the machine to a singles deal after discovering her on myspace . the first release , \u201ckiss with a fist , \u201d caught fire on the internet and drew the attention of red distribution , which eventually agreed to pick up the label and help expand its reach beyond itunes and promo cds . though welch went on to sign a major label agreement with island records , in april of 2009 iamsound released her debut ep \u201ca lot of love . a lot of blood\u201d featuring \u201ckiss with a fist\u201d and other future hit singles \u201cdog days are over\u201d and \u201cyou\u2019ve got the love . \u201d\nin addition to the creative agency , now responsible for roughly 40 percent of iamsound\u2019s revenue , the company has begun planning for its own festival in la . , tentatively scheduled to launch next year . iamsound also recently did music supervision for its first feature film \u201cteenage , \u201d a documentary directed by matt wolf about the history of teen culture . the film , which features original music by bradford cox of deerhunter and atlas sound , premiered at tribeca international film festival this spring and was recently picked up by oscilloscope laboratories .\nfounded by roberton in 2006 , iamsound has made a name for itself in the ever - narrowing gap between indie and pop music . the label was the first home to the platinum - selling , grammy - nominated artist florence and the machine and counts among its current roster bubbling under the radar acts like kate boy , io echo , lord huron and ezekiel . later this year , iamsound will handle the american release of \u201cnirvana , \u201d the four - song debut ep from the disclosure collaborator and emergent universal music group artist sam smith .\nroberton and tao aim to sign artists to two album deals , with masters owned by the label and profits split 50 / 50 with the artist . painless contracts and a low ratio of artists to owners make iamsound an attractive proposition for young bands seeking both support and creative freedom .\n, a series helmed by iamsound ' s new signees io echo , will match acts like the doom - stricken synth trio salem , the ambitious avant - garde crooner zola jesus and the uncannily creepy doo - wop group cults with a rotation of dance troupes and visual artists . drew barrymore ,\nblack swan ' s\niamsound is now five employees , with full - time staffers handling licensing and business affairs . in 2011 , the company added a partner , anh do , and with her a creative agency , which has brought in work doing marketing consulting , music supervision and event programming for brands including vans , warby parker and all saints .\nit sounds so basic , and that core essence of the music business hasn ' t changed in a century : find good sounds and release them . iamsound records , run out of a modest yet modish grove - adjacent office , has done both quite well , has compiled a diverse roster of artists , including l . a . - born afro - pop purveyors fool ' s gold , electronic - pop duo telepathe of brooklyn , indie - dance chanteuse little boots , the black ghosts \u2014 whose slick dance - pop debut featured a guest turn by damon albarn of blur fame \u2014 and florence and the machine , whose soulful debut album was nominated for england ' s mercury prize . with 24 - year - old paul tao as her right - hand man , robertson ' s label has signed 16 artists in the past four years , and in march will start releasing a series of one - off singles called the l . a . collection , by notable l . a . musicians .\neven if the museum of contemporary art has been under fire for tilting exhibitions toward celebrity and pop , at least it has good taste in nightlife . the museum and the local label iamsound have collaborated on a trio of intriguing events at the geffen contemporary gallery with national and local experimental musicians - - and a strong shot of art - world celebrity as well .\nin 2008 , iamsound had a pair of breakthroughs that helped transition the label from a two - person diy outfit into a real business with real income . the first was a juicy sync of the black ghosts song \u201cfull moon\u201d in the first scene of the first \u201ctwilight\u201d movie . the label and artist had agreed to the deal unaware of the vampire mania that would soon grip the country .\nin addition to bucking last century ' s record - label antics , iamsound frequently pioneers ventures such as the l . a . collection . wanting to give a nod to the thriving l . a . music scene , robertson and tao decided to feature some of the city ' s rising acts . the first release will feature a new track by indie roustabouts edward sharpe and the magnetic zeros , coupled with a song from low - fi , smell - affiliated rockers moonrats . other artists contributing to the collection include local natives , rainbow arabia , imaad wasif , io echo , pocahaunted and iamsound ' s own fool ' s gold . artwork for the series has been created by a host of renowned l . a . artists , including aaron rose , ingrid allen and elisa saether . they ' re also organizing an art exhibition at the space 15 twenty gallery in hollywood , and a launch party with musical performances to promote the collection .\niamsound is also concentrating its efforts on music licensing for tv and film .\nright now , music licensing is bigger than record sales ,\nsays robertson , citing the black ghosts , whose popularity soared after they appeared on the twilight film soundtrack . more than anything , robertson says , she and tao like being able to handpick the artists they feel passionate about .\nwe don ' t have to put something out because we feel obligated contractually ,\nshe says .\nthere are no channels we have to go through . it ' s just us .\nonly 26 when she launched the l . a . - based iamsound label in 2006 , niki robertson had been an a & r talent scout for u . k . label parlophone and was directing videos for majors in the u . s . , but was already finding herself jaded beyond her years .\ni used to hate the tracks i was sent to work on , these cheeseballs signed to sony who would get dropped the next year ,\nsays the lanky london native .\ni can do better ,\nshe thought , and her approach was simple .\ni went online and found bands i liked that weren ' t signed . then i contacted them to see if they were interested in putting out a single , and then an ep .\nour goal is to redefine pop music as something that envelops a lot of genres ,\nsays tao , a native of taiwan .\na lot of labels try to stay in the same ballpark , but we don ' t want to pigeonhole ourselves .\nrather than signing artists to multi - album , multiyear deals , iamsound handcrafts its deals , whether that means releasing one or two full - length albums or simply a 7 - inch single . this is one of many factors that attracted telepathe to the label .\nwe met niki at [ austin music - industry festival ] sxsw in 2008 ,\nrecalls busy gangnes , one half of the brooklyn duo .\nshe immediately offered to do a one - off single with us and we were into the idea of that . they never hid the fact that they loved our band and wanted to sign us .\nthe 21 - year - old rising british pop star charli xcx has it all . best known for co - writing icona pop\u2019s unsinkable billboard hot 100 top 10 smash \u201ci love it , \u201d as well as for her own collection of darkwave pop gems , the well - received 2013 debut \u201ctrue romance , \u201d xcx has had a global major label recording deal through warner music group since before she could drive . but the pop singer , born charlotte aitchison , is also an indie darling . in 2011 and 2012 , she was the subject of breathless blog buzz , glowing pitchfork reviews and a zeitgeist - capturing v magazine cover with grimes and sky ferreira . the grass - roots momentum was in part due to the fact that in america , aitchison\u2019s music almost always flies under the banner of iamsound , the independent label owned and operated by niki roberton and paul tao out of west hollywood , los angeles .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthis post has been updated . please see note at the bottom for details .\nemmett malloy will present work alongside them , pairing disciplines to make for some singularly spooky nights out .\nthe shows come on the heels of several other novel and music - informed moca exhibits , including beastie boy mike d ' s\ntransmission la : av club\nand moca tv , a new contemporary - art themed channel on youtube .\nthe full schedule of the free and all ages events ( non - moca members can reserve tickets for the july 27th show at urltoken starting july 20 ) is below , and if io echo ' s languid video for\nwhen the lilies die\nis any indication of the aesthetic , it ' s going to be surreal .\naug . 17 6\u201310 p . m . performances by zola jesus and active child artist : l . a . dance project / benjamin millepied and rodarte dj : victoria bergsman ( taken by trees )\n[ update : 10 : 33 a . m . friday , july 13 : additional ticketing information was added to the post . ]\nmillepied ' s l . a . dance project finds home : 1927 downtown . . .\nreview : dancers shine in debut of millepied ' s l . a . dance . . .\nbenjamin millepied , l . a . dance project visit ' sytycd ' on fox\nget the most out of your experience with a personalized all - access pass to everything local on events , music , restaurants , news and more .\nindies are kind of dying out ,\nsubmits bandmate melissa livaudais ,\nbut [ robertson ] is rising to the top because she and paul have new ideas and really fresh ways of dealing with things . it ' s not the male - dominated indie stuff . they want to keep it exciting . they stand behind things they ' re passionate about . they have their own ideas and they ' re not subscribing to the histories .\nas an l . a . label , we wanted to be able to bring together all kinds of music so people would see what l . a . has to offer ,\nexplains tao . he and robertson reached out to some of their favorite local bands to gauge their interest .\nthe bands were excited about what we were trying to do , so they started referring their friends and it just grew ,\ntao adds .\nedward sharpe and the magnetic zeros front man alex ebert says he wanted to do his part to help push the city ' s music scene .\nl . a . has something going on that ' s transcendent of the hipster indie - rock vibe ,\nsays ebert .\nit ' s not one certain kind of music . there are lots of different things going on and l . a . is evolving . it ' s starting to develop a real culture and community . it ' s such a triumph for l . a . to have a community because it ' s a sprawling car city . and we don ' t want to keep it a secret , indie or under wraps \u2014 we want to spread it far and wide .\nall - access pass to the top stories , events and offers around town .\ndanny preston , half of the husband - and - wife duo rainbow arabia , agrees .\nit ' s a great idea because there are so many good artists to pull from in so many different genres ,\nsays preston .\nbrooklyn has gotten a lot more notoriety lately , and london has always been like that , but i think there ' s just as much going on in l . a . that no one really knows about .\nrainbow arabia , edward sharpe and the magnetic zeros , fool ' s gold and local natives all had a stellar 2009 . two of the four bands ( edward sharpe and local natives ) recently nabbed coveted slots at this year ' s coachella music & arts festival , and all of the bands have expanded their following in the past year , not only among angelenos but also nationwide and overseas .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html + rdfa 1 . 1 / / en\nindependent study\nis a new column that will profile a different independent label every other week . its focus is on companies less than a decade old that are defining the diy era .\n\u201cwe actually get hit up all the time now by major labels who want us to do a sort of window dressing ep for their own artist , \u201d says roberton . \u201cit\u2019s flattering , but we only pick up stuff that we really love and can really get involved in . \u201d\nroberton , a london native and the daughter of music industry vet and artist manager sandy roberton , got her start in the early 2000s as a twenty - something visual artist and a & r scout for the labels parlophone , east west and warner uk . she moved to l . a . in 2003 to work in film and direct music videos , but she had a new idea after realizing that many of the artists she liked didn\u2019t have record deals .\n\u201ci had been around the music industry my whole life , but i didn\u2019t have any real label experience , per se , \u201d says roberton . \u201cso i just approached these bands , opened an itunes connect account and started putting stuff out digitally . \u201d\ntao , a usc political science grad and former urltoken contributor , joined roberton a few months after the label was off the ground , helping her with cold - call marketing and pr efforts . the label\u2019s first releases were singles from sunny day sets fire , the now defunct project of porcelain raft\u2019s mauro remiddi , and the black ghosts , the dance punk duo composed of simian\u2019s simon william lord and the wiseguys\u2019 theo keating .\n\u201cwe just thought it was a good sync in a vampire movie , \u201d says tao . \u201cbut after the soundtrack came out , the band emailed us saying \u2018hey , do you know why we suddenly have thousands of myspace requests from emo girls ? \u2019\u201d\nthough the company has grown , the label has kept its focus narrow , releasing only four full - length albums per year on average . a typical release on the label will get an initial run of 3 , 000 - 4 , 000 cds and 1 , 000 lps .\n\u201cmost contracts we see now are for life , \u201d says kate ackhurst of swedish experimental electro - pop group kate boy . \u201cbut niki and paul were cool about not pressuring us , which was important because it was so early in our career and we were still figuring everything out . they don\u2019t just want to lock you into something to try to make money off you . \u201d\n\u201cwe try to do as much as we can to go above and beyond being a normal record label , \u201d she says . \u201csometimes we might be too overbearing , too involved , but we really love our bands and we think that\u2019s the best way to help them succeed . \u201d\nthe online extension of billboard magazine , urltoken is the essential online destination for the music business .\nyour current browser isn ' t compatible with soundcloud . please download one of our supported browsers . need help ?\n\u201cr\u00e9seaux remix\u201d video for niska feat . quavo & stefflon don is out now ! directed by ias visual\u2019s whoopi\nextrait de\ncommando\n, disponible ici \u2192 urltoken compositor : pyroman director : ashten\nwhoopi\nwinger visuals : ethan redd production com . . .\nfrom make my bed ( ep ) retail : urltoken amazon : urltoken / amazonmusiclisten apple music : urltoken / a . . .\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\nwhenever you mail order with these guys - 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length album lobotomy in it ' s entirety .\nhi ! we ' d like to submit the following event for inclusion on the remezcla event calendar and / or for editorial coverage : event title : newfilmmakers los angeles ( nfmla ) canadian film festival - july 28th , 2018 description : newfilmmakers los angeles ( nfmla ) presents three programs of canadian short films , co - hosted . . ."]}
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", "topic": 29}], "title": "blacklane", "paragraphs": ["blacklane , new york city : address , phone number , blacklane reviews : 3 . 5 / 5\nblacklane connects passengers with spare capacities of licensed professional drivers who carry full insurance .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at blacklane , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the blacklane company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at blacklane .\nmy daughter ( 18 y . o . ) is studying in london this summer and i booked blacklane pass and blacklane car service to get her from heathrow to westminste\nlet us introduce another member of team blacklane \u2013 gesa miczaika our global corporate strategist . here she tells us of her favorite blacklane city , losing bets , and more\u2026\nhave peace of mind knowing that all blacklane drivers are licensed , insured and regulated .\nenjoy the unparalleled comfort of blacklane\u2019s stylish first class fleet , available in select cities .\nchina\u2019s highest quality airline to use blacklane exclusively at all seven u . s . destinations\nmassive congratulations to chauffeur service portal blacklane on being named the fastest growing startup in germany .\noperators and chauffeurs partnered with blacklane may choose when , where and how often they wish to designate excess fleet inventory or downtime to blacklane . they are in control 24 / 7 .\nin lakewood , calif . , credits about 20 % of his overall business to blacklane .\nnever miss a story from blacklane engineering , when you sign up for medium . learn more\nblacklane is your global professional driver . we give you an affordable and reliable service in 50 countries around the world . blacklane guarantees low , fixed and all - inclusive rates with licensed and insured drivers , confirmed at the moment you book . blacklane never charges . . .\nthey can pre - booked blacklane cars with professional drivers at fixed prices in over 50 countries .\ngerman automaker daimler is investing more than $ 10 million in chauffeur service start - up blacklane .\nchristian was right on time for the pickup and was super friendly and very professional . this was our first time using blacklane , and what a great experience ! we will use blacklane again . \u2013\nlow rates . experienced drivers . no waiting . @ blacklane is lufthansa\u2019s limo service of choice . urltoken\nthis monday , blacklane will open our doors to you \u2013 virtually . for the coming weeks , our team will take turns telling you about our careers , passions , personal goals and the team at blacklane .\ndrivers have special software from them where they receive potential job from blacklane then they have to click accept or decline . they offering for this job very low payment . example : customer pay to blacklane $ 100 . 00 , then blacklane offer this company to driver for $ 20 . 00 . just . . .\nblacklane : have you heard the exciting news ? we\u2019re already working on one of our new year\u2019s resolutions : to be more social\u2026 so , we\u2019ve enabled social login for new users in the blacklane app ! you : sounds great , but what does that mean ? blacklane : new users can now easily create a blacklane account , and later log in , with their facebook account . just tap the \u201ccontinue with facebook\u201d button . you : thanks , i\u2019ll try it out now . ttyl blacklane : we look forward to driving you soon\nadam parken , director of communications and public relations , and carsten kahner , blacklane\u2019s director of affiliate management .\nblacklane moves into corporate events planning while uber may be going for the business travel market with its tiered service approach , blacklane debuted a corporate meetings and event service feb . 24 across all 50 countries it serves .\nblacklane brings unprecedented affordability to the professional driver experience , while preserving the five - star service you expect .\nthis is the summary of our testing practice that we have at blacklane gmbh by the end of 2015 .\nblacklane : get 20 % off the first two luxury airport transfers . book by 11 / 10 / 2017\nblacklane offers a variety of service classes so you can choose the right vehicle to fit your needs . in every blacklane city , you can count on high - quality vehicles with professional and experienced drivers behind the wheel .\n\u201ci\u2019m very delighted to take the next step in blacklane\u2019s development with partners who share our values and goals , and stand for innovation and quality worldwide , \u201d says jens wohltorf , ceo and co - founder of blacklane .\nhainan airlines has begun offering complimentary us airport transfers to select business class passengers , using professional driver service blacklane .\nabout blacklane blacklane connects passengers with the spare capacities of licensed , regulated and insured professional drivers and limousine companies . corporate and individual customers can book and schedule rides in over 50 countries , 180 cities and 400 airports worldwide . blacklane guarantees low and all - inclusive fixed rates at the time of the booking with a unique pricing and dispatching algorithm .\na favorite for business professionals and frequent travelers , blacklane\u2019s business class vehicles are available in all of our cities worldwide .\nthis release includes a few tweaks and 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 !\nwhen demand outstrips supply \u2013 like during a snowstorm or a heavy travel weekend \u2013 and the sale price exceeds the fare , blacklane takes the hit . unlike uber , blacklane transfers the burden of market volatility from passengers to itself . or , put another way , uber profits when passengers are clamoring for more rides than drivers can provide . blacklane profits when drivers are scrambling over each other for fares . a blacklane spokesman says it\u2019s \u201cvery rare\u201d that the company loses money on ride auctions .\nberlin ( ap ) \u2014 german automaker daimler is investing more than $ 10 million in chauffeur service start - 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 ; 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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": 16}], "title": "mad studio", "paragraphs": ["roblox game development studio . created\nmad games\n,\nthe mad murderer\n,\nmad paintball\nand plenty more !\n' studio job mad house ' acts a defacto culmination in studio job ' s trend for curating exhibitions of their own work dating back to 2009 ' s ' studio job gallery ' , and 2011 ' s ' studio job lounge ' and ' studio job house ' .\nmajor support for studio job mad house is provided by marian c . burke and klm royal dutch airlines , the official airline of mad .\njoin collaborators job smeets and nynke tynagel of studio job\u2014subject of studio job mad house , the design duo\u2019s first american solo museum exhibition\u2014 . . .\ndaniele\n\u00e8 fuori , seconda bonus track del mio ep . caution , registrata da\nmad studio\nprodotta da\nyansong founded mad in 2004 , and the studio has become known for its architecture projects based on traditional chinese landscape paintings .\nchinese studio mad architects unexpectedly ventures into lighting design in collaboration with italian lighting company artemide on the occasion of milan design week .\nnaama and idan opened\nreddish studio\nin 2002 , a design studio which produces a range of products from furniture , lighting and home accessories to jewelry . reddish studio constantly takes part in international design exhibitions .\ntrixie studio , named after the designer ' s grandmother , is a young independent design studio . the studio is well diversified in its character : from tableware , food objects and home furniture to judaic and fashion accessories .\n' studio job mad house ' \u2013 a new exhibition at at new york ' s museum of arts and design \u2013 is the work of job smeets and nynke tynagel . photography : butcher walsh . courtesy of mad\n' studio job mad house ' is on view until 21 august . for more information , visit the museum of arts and design ' s website\nmad architects ( mad ) presents its latest project , nanjing zendai himalayas center , at the 14th venice architecture biennale held in venice , italy .\nmad ' s work has been published worldwide , and the office has also presented its designs in a series of exhibitions . in 2006 , mad was shown at the \u2018mad in china ' exhibition in venice during the architecture biennial , and the \u2018mad under construction ' exhibition at the tokyo gallery in beijing . in march of 2007 , mad will be shown at \u2018mad . exe ' an exhibition at the danish architecture centre in copenhagen , denmark .\ninspired by questions asked by the duo behind studio job\u2014job smeets and nynke tynagel , visitors will be guided by mad educators as they explore motivations . . .\nmad architects is a beijing - based studio headed by chinese architect ma yansong . the firm was founded in 2004 and has since opened an office in los angeles .\nnew images released of mad ' s design for hilltop village in . . .\nstudio job mad house is organized by the museum of arts and design\u2019s marcia docter senior curator , ronald t . labaco , with project managers riva arnold and angelik vizcarrondo - laboy .\nstudio armadillo was founded in 1997 by anat stein and hadas kruk . in addition to product design services for industry , studio armadillo creates independent design and art in the field of contemporary judaica .\nread important ! this video was made by us , commemorating our 5th year anniversary ! thanks for these 5 years . please if you like this video , share it , so more people can watch our work : ) video made by : xmadigiex xmadkay xmadredz thessgeditor madpatrykk95 eddyrandom10 mad studio fb page : urltoken . . . song : diver by kana - boon mad studio\u2122 2016 show less\nthe exhibition is mad\u2019s way to address the ever - changing nature of presenting art , as it increasingly becomes more interdisciplinary , process - oriented , and participatory . this new series is being unveiled as mad approaches it 60 - year anniversary and the tenth anniversary of its artist studio programs .\nori saidi and daniel gassner opened their studio ototo in 2004 . the studio ' s unique products can now be found in museums , art galleries and design expos , as well as in home design stores .\nstudio job polished , patinated and gilded cast bronze 69 x 46 x 20 in . photo : robert kot\nmad presents nanjing masterplan at mountain - like venice installation\n. urltoken . 5 june 2014 .\nstudio sunday , held once monthly , offers countless opportunities to learn and make . these intergenerational workshops allow families to work with teaching artists . each studio sunday workshop is unique , and open to anyone ages 6 and up .\nsamuel ben shalom / mad kidney : being part of the \u2018mad ' series , \u2018mad kidney ' is an extended version of the designer ' s research of developing an iconic language for different objects and creatures . the kidney , generally hidden from the eye , is re - created as a highly aesthetic fruit bowl .\nchaoyang park plaza will become one of mad ' s first built projects to demonstrate studio founder ma yansong ' s ongoing shan - shui city concept \u2013 an urban strategy named after the chinese words for mountains and water .\nmad gratefully acknowledges the in - kind support of carpenters workshop gallery , exposize , nlxl , and chamber .\nbojovic , marija ( 28 january 2013 ) .\nnew ordos museum by mad architects\n. urltoken .\nascoltala su spotify , cerca : blast monsieur produzione musicale : mae rec , mix & master : mad studio ( ge ) artwork : blast . segui blast . : facebook : https : / / www . f . . .\nparrox -\ndaniele\nep . caution ( bonus track 2 ) produzione : mad studio ( genova ) testo : tu lo sai come mi chiamo , ma non sai chi sono che questa gente ti ama s . . .\nwith live basil pizza , mad studio helped create a brand new category \u2013 fast , casual made to order pizza , created fresh right in front of you with seasonal , high quality ingredients within minutes . from the initial concept , mad studio created every touch point from print ads to consumer experience . we\u2019re certainly proud of the creative executions , but more importantly we were thrilled to help strategize , innovate and create a \u201cwhole new way to eat pizza . \u201d\noriginal version : urltoken here you have the collab mad studio made for the collisions 2015 , and won with it ! ! ! ! we are very happy with the final result of this video , we put ou . . .\ni truly admire the conceptual and built work of mad studio which embrases the advent of a new era . their work reflects the office\u2019s architectural exploration of contemporary art and the transformation of lifestyle and multimedia formats in contemporary chinese cities .\ntour the exhibition studio job madhouse , then join artist rachel farmer in the madlab and learn to craft stories through sculpture .\nthe creators of this booming burger concept brought in mad studio for consultation and design expertise before their very first store and we\u2019ve continued to be a key agency partner as smashburger has grown to over 300 franchises . it\u2019s deliciously simple \u2013 serve fresh , never frozen burgers at a great price in a hip environment within the fast - casual category . mad studio took that tasty idea and made it resonate across all channels from in - store design to print , digital and social .\nand design . the first cycle of mad\u2019s \u201c studio views : craft in the expanded field \u201d will feature lj roberts and sarah zapata . both artists work from a queer perspective , striving to make commentary on politics and identity through their work .\nit creates a shanshui city where people can share their individual emotions and a sense of belonging ,\nthe studio added .\nin 2010 , maher co - founded mad solutions . he is currently mad solutions\u2019 creative director and managing partner . his creative vision is summoning in a new era of visualizing the arab film and entertainment industry , ranking it amongst its international peers .\nlynch , patrick ( 10 august 2016 ) .\nmad architects design veiled xinhee design center in xiamen\n. urltoken .\nwalking into the the fourth floor of new york ' s museum of arts and design , you might think you ' ve entered some kind of overly opulent funhouse \u2013 and you wouldn ' t be too far off . aptly titled ' studio job mad house ' , the new exhibition is the work of job smeets and nynke tynagel , the duo behind the titular antwerp - based studio .\nthe store at mad is an integral part of the museum , designed to enhance and complete the museum visitor\u2019s experience . all income earned by the store at mad is used to support the exhibitions and education programs of the museum of arts and design .\naimed at being the most unique production of its league , jack tv\u2019s mad fest 2014 comes off as a year - end fest involving various art forms . cap off your 2014 with this metrodeal and jack tv ' s different brand of mad fun .\nrosenfeld , karrisa ( 29 october 2015 ) .\nmad ' s george lucas museum wins approval in chicago\n. urltoken .\nstevens , philip ( 30 june 2015 ) .\nchaoyang park plaza by mad architects tops out in beijing\n. urltoken .\ngriffiths , alyn ( 5 june 2014 ) .\nmad presents nanjing masterplan at mountain - like venice installation\n. urltoken .\nwhen tom ryan , one of gourmet\u2019s \u201ctop 25 food entrepreneurs , \u201d developed tom\u2019s urban , he called on mad studio to create brand strategy for the upscale , casual restaurant . we collaborated on concept , look , tone , and feel and we continue to work on existing locations as well as launches in places like la and las vegas . from tom\u2019s perspective , mad studio has become a trusted ally and confidant ; they know we\u2019re perfectly poised to jump in on any new concept helping influence the space and brand look and feel .\njapanese architecture studio hibinosekkei incorporated structures intended to encourage play into the interior design of this tokyo support centre for children with developmental difficulties . more\nmad studios have been in the spotlight recently with steady progress being made for \u2018the absolute towers\u2019 project in mississauga , canada . the project sprung forth due to mississauga seeking a new identity for their city . the city of mississauga wanted a residential landmark that would provide an emotional connection to the landscape . \u2018the absolute towers\u2019 project is a flagship for mad studio ; demonstrating their ability to design beautiful , sculptural buildings .\na pair of buildings once used to house bulls in rural argentina have been transformed into a countryside home by architecture studio adamo - faiden . more\nan all - natural , nutritious and sophisticated energy drink , vuka is a deliciously smart choice in the booming energy drink space . mad studio has been on hand since the product\u2019s inception , helping vuka gain a place in grocery chains , fitness clubs and regional restaurants and convenience stores .\nstudio job mad house is the first american solo museum exhibition of the work of collaborators job smeets ( belgian , b . 1970 ) and nynke tynagel ( dutch , b . 1977 ) , who established their atelier , studio job , in antwerp in 2000 . since then , they have developed a distinctive body of highly expressive and opulent work , characterized by pattern , ornament , humor , and historical , sociocultural , and personal narrative .\nmegson , kim ( 13 april 2016 ) .\nmad unveil sculptural ' invisible border ' installation at 2016 milan design week\n. urltoken .\ncollab with kiba021096 , tsukuyomiragna and madbzstudios96 . song : no scared - one ok rock program : sony vegas movie studio pro 11 arc : naruto x sasuke\nthis month , studio sunday is all about printmaking . join us in the print shop to create silkscreens with artists from the robert blackburn printmaking . . .\nus architecture firm studio gang has unveiled its first project for canada : a toronto skyscraper made up of stretched hexagonal volumes topped with terraces and planters . more\nmad will also feature two galleries alongside the live galleries where the artists will work : a point of view gallery and a process lounge . the process lounge will show viewers the preliminary work and research the artists have done before beginning their projects , including research materials , drawings , studio experiments . the point of view gallery , co - curated by the artists , will feature works from mad\u2019s permanent collection that have directly influenced them and their work .\nmad studios , based in beijing , are known internationally for their work and innovative projects . their concepts combine a unique design philosophy and sophistication that make use of advanced technology , exploring contemporary architecture that is current for today\u2019s china . mad studios consistently produce work that stands out and get\u2019s noticed .\ndid you know that over 95 % of mad ' s permanent collections is accessible online with high resolution images ? click here to see the collection .\nmafi , nick ( 8 june 2016 ) .\nmad architects reveals its first european project and paris ' s newest residential building\n. urltoken .\nthe architects claimed the project ties in neatly with the theme for the biennale laid out by its curator , rem koolhaas :\nthe title of 14th venice architecture biennale is fundamentals ,\nthe studio explained .\nmad believes the fundamental in architecture is the mutualistic and dialectic relationship between humans and nature .\nlocal architecture studio wowowa has renovated a victorian house in melbourne and added an extension with a scalloped brick facade that contains an open - plan living space . more\ncharacterised by pattern , humour and somewhat excessive ornamentation , the work of studio job is in full force for this latest show . pictured : train crash , 2015\namerican studio process architecture has completed four drug rehabilitation homes that had to meet stringent design requirements , including a budget of under $ 200 , 000 per dwelling . more\narchitect jeanne gang has closed the gender pay gap at her firm studio gang , and called for others to follow suit and\nfix pay inequity now\n. more\nto broaden our horizons and to encourage an exchange of thoughts between students with diverse professional and cultural backgrounds , work at mad is organized in multinational teams .\nmusic + art + dance event : gain access to jack tv ` s mad fest 2014 presented by solar ent . corp . for p995 instead of p2450\nhave you ever wished for something extraordinary ? it turns out amazing things are happening all around\u2014you just need to know where to look . join us in studio . . .\ngermans started off as graphic designer but turned to furniture and interiors at the design academy eindhoven . after interning at rasmus koch studio in copenhagen and robert stadler studio in paris , he started his own studio in amsterdam . he often employs his graphic design background to add a new and fresh approach to design . he enjoys experimenting with different materials and perceptions of space . his design work is exhibited in prestigious galleria rossana orlandi in milan and his latest ombre furniture pieces were shortlisted for villa noaille\u2019s design parade competition .\nrihards is a co\u2013founder of design studio rijada and tech enterprise sonocase . next to his work at the studio rihards is a teacher and mentor at international design and entrepreneurship workshops . he has been a lecturer of design thinking at the design department of the art academy of latvia and composition at riga school of design and art wood design department . design studio rijada has been awarded in several local and international product and graphic design competitions , its work has been published by gestalten , laurence king publishing , rockport publishing .\nplease submit a resume and cover letter to saran adkinson , mad\u2019s visitor experience manager , by emailing jobs @ urltoken with the subject line \u201cvisitor experience associate . \u201d\nthe school year is over and wesley needs a summer project\u2014so he decides to start his own civilization . join mad for a reading of weslandia by paul . . .\nrihards is a co\u2013founder of design studio rijada and tech enterprise sonocase . rijada regularly takes part in the largest design shows in europe ; it has produced furniture collections act and earthworks , outdoor sports equipment collection gymnasium . the studio takes part in the international toys and children\u2019s furniture design project kidsroomzoom . next to his work at the studio rihards is a teacher and mentor at international design and entrepreneurship workshops . he has been a lecturer of design thinking at the design department of the art academy of latvia and composition at riga school of design and art wood design department . design studio rijada has been awarded in several local and international product and graphic design competitions ; their work has been published by gestalten , laurence king publishing , rockport publishing .\na leading cpg company making organic , natural and plant - based food and beverages , whitewave is home to silk , horizon and international delight . mad studio is an integral partner to the whitewave\u2019s marketing and creative teams , providing engaging collateral and innovative in - store execution . we also work closely with whitewave\u2019s innovation teams providing new packaging concepts and campaign ideas .\namerican studio robert young architects has created a weekend home in a coastal hamlet on long island , clad in rough - sawn cedar planks that were left untreated so they can age naturally . more\ndafna noam is a senior designer at peleg design studio . fascinated by the relationship between people and objects , her designs explore everyday situations , resulting in products with a fresh and innovative perspective .\n\u201cstudio views : craft in the expanded field , cycle 1 \u201d will run from august 22 to october 15 . cycle 2 , featuring xenobia bailey and maria hupfield , will begin october 20 .\nnanjing zendai himalayas center is intended as a city - scale development of mad ' s shan shui city concept , which is at the core of the firm ' s recent work .\nkhoo guo jie is an architectural photographer and he works for singapore - based studio studio periphery with marc tan . using a cinematic effect in his photographs , khoo guo jie & apos ; s these series give a special focus on how people will perceive the over - scaled buildings while passing the street and how their bold outer skins and flowing details are percepted and interpreted in real time .\nmad is a beijing - based architecture design office dedicated to creating innovative projects . the firm combines sophisticated design philosophy with advanced technology in addressing and furthering issues in contemporary architecture and urbanity .\nooooo . professional studio . . . aaaaa . go make game now . develop many game , yes . lead dev : loleris ( @ lm _ loleris ) @ verymadstudio on twitter / madstudiogames on facebook\nthe nanjing zendai himalayas center is a city - scale urban project , with an overall building area of approximately 560 , 000 sqm . working at this scale , mad strives to capture a fully realized\nshanshui city\n\u2014 a concept at the centre of mad ' s designs that adapts the traditional chinese shanshui ethos of spiritual harmony between nature and humanity to the modern urban environment .\nthe interdisciplinary nature of studio job\u2019s oeuvre makes it difficult to categorize . their work is deliberately provocative and unconventional , giving them the reputation of enfants terribles of the art and design world . this exhibition will feature a variety of media and forms , including art objects , furniture , sculpture , lighting , interiors , and wall and floor coverings in an immersive installation conceived by the artists uniquely for mad .\nthe title of 14th venice architecture biennale is\nfundamentals .\nmad believes the fundamental in architecture is the mutualistic and dialectic relationship between humans and nature . at the biennale , mad will present the\nsilhouette shanshui ,\nan artwork that lies between model and installation and is inspired by the nanjing zendai himalayas center . the work will be open to the public starting from june 7th .\nthis december 5 , jack tv\u2019s mad fest 2014 will host the most unusual music , arts and dance festival in the philippines . the festival will feature performances from local and international artists \u2013 music arts & dance with no borders . join the fun and the experience with today ' s metrodeal : access to jack tv ' s mad fest 2014 by solar entertainment corporation for p995 instead of p2450 .\nchinese firm mad is using the biennale as an opportunity to present its masterplan for the city of nanjing , which references the combination of mountains , water and meandering pathways found in chinese shan - shui paintings .\nmad recently broke ground on a scheme for a beijing business district that employs the same ethos and visual language . models of this concept were presented in the verdant courtyard of beijing design store wuhao last year .\nmad first unveiled its concept images in september 2013 and construction work started in 2014 . it was planned to be completed in 2016 and the buildings now seem to be ready to place its residents this year .\n\u201c studio views represents this pivotal moment in that it so precisely demonstrates the museum\u2019s appreciation for and commitment to demystifying the creative process through intimate conversation and demonstration , \u201d says cathleen lewis , vice president of education and programs .\nlocated in the cortile d ' onore courtyard at the universit\u00e0 degli studi di milano , mad architects ' invisible border installation comprises lengths of etfe plastic stretched from the 15th century building down to the grassy square below .\nnamed \u201cbest supporting cracker\u201d by cheese makers and retailers , these thin , delicious crisps are a must - have for entertaining , snacking and cheese plates . mad studio has been the aor for 34 degrees since 2011 , helping them grow from a startup to a grocery staple nationwide . we\u2019re involved in 34 degrees\u2019 wide - ranging innovation plans , providing creative and strategic support for new products and platforms , and helping reinvent how people think about crackers .\nlocal firms are also prospering . maltzan has teamed up with kansas city firm hntb to plan an ambitious replacement of the 6th street viaduct over the los angeles river . other projects in the downtown area include the rehabilitation of julia morgan ' s herald examiner building into office and restaurant space by emerging la studio omgivning , and british firm grimshaw and local studio gruen are working on a futuristic new master plan for union station , including new facilities for high speed rail .\nnew york designer anna karlin has given a print shop in the city , which was ruined in a fire , a new life as her studio and gallery , decorated with rough plasterwork , shaker - style furniture and bulbous lamps . more\non the foreground of all the music are a range of art activities from the art installation projects by leeroy new and the live art experiences to be provided by up and coming artists from imaginenationstudio , jagnus design studio , and secret studio to the spoken word performance of artist siblings kooky and richard tuason , combining a set of poetry and musical performance with richard and his work ensemblage , a musical sculpture which sounds like an orchestra , and kooky jamming in with her poetry .\nthe truth is , the whole issue of domestic taste is pretty much irrelevant to understanding studio job , since its pieces aren\u2019t really design objects at all , so much as pictures of imaginary design objects that happen to executed in 3d , at a scale of one - to - one to the imagined chairs , tables or dressers that they represent . \u201cif we show a bucket , it\u2019s an image of a bucket , \u201d said nynke tynagel , who founded the studio alongside job smeets .\njohnathan hopp ' s workshop specializes in the design and production of ceramic ware and decorative objects . the studio is located in jaffa near the flea - market , and produces small runs of works that are inspired by the urban and cultural surroundings .\nmeirav peled barzilay an independent product designer , established her studio in 2009 . in her work she constantly examines various objects and materials . her works have been presented in museums , galleries and exhibitions and covered in numerous media publications world - wide .\nliving and working in tel aviv , noam dover and michal cederbaum initiated their joint studio in 2009 . coming from different fields of design and often working with other artists and designers , their creative dialogue strives to be a broad and multidisciplinary one .\nthe teachers and mentors of the summer school will become your friends ; they will share their professional experience and knowledge with you . in their free time while playing football they will reveal how to navigate the uncharted waters of leading your own design studio .\nthe studio first presented the project in september 2013 , following an exhibition of the shan - shui city proposals at the wuhao store in beijing at the start of the summer . other projects developed around the theory include a mixed - use masterplan for nanjing .\nmad , which recently opened an office in santa monica , is planning its first us project in the city with 8600 wilshire , an 18 - unit residential complex in beverly hills consisting of glass villas with pitched roofs perched atop commercial space .\nturenki , finland ( september 20 , 2017 ) - - rich , fat , warm sounds and well thought out functionality make the mad professor dual blue delay one of the most clever , intuitive , and easy to use delay pedals currently available .\ntalia founded her design studio in 1999 focusing on the area of practical art design with emphasis on emotional touch , experimenting and experiencing new materials and objects . in 2004 , together with her husband she established metalace company . the firm designs and manufactures contemporary metal objects .\nbut that simply shows that studio job is at last helping design catch up with fine art , where for many decades now the most important pieces have been totally unsuited to home use . who can imagine having an anri sala video projection or jeff koons porn painting over the sofa ? and yet a certain aggressive tastefulness is still the main criterion for \u201cgood\u201d design , as it has almost always been . compared with the cast - bronze pieces by studio job , even the most kitsch - aspiring works of 1980s postmodern design still seem built on a scaffolding of modernist elegance .\nmad ' s ongoing projects include : the international competition winning absolute tower in toronto , canada ; the tianjin sinosteel international plaza , a 320m tall tower in tianjin , china ; the mongolian museum in inner mongolia , china , and a private villa in copenhagen , denmark .\nla is booming , and you have a lot of potential projects ,\nsaid dixon lu , an associate partner at ma yansong ' s china - based architecture firm mad .\nit ' s very exciting being here . this has become the hottest destination .\nits use of natural lighting , intelligent building , and air purification system make this project stand out from others being built today . the ideal of \u201cnature\u201d is not only embodied in the innovation of green technology , but also in the planning concept ,\nsaid mad .\nsince 2009 , madart has served as a catalyst for new and unexpected artworks in seattle by providing artists with opportunities to create large - scale installations , such as mad homes ( 2011 ) , mad campus ( 2015 ) , and middle fork ( 2015 ) . through both on - site and off - site exhibits , madart gives artists an avenue to the public and the public access to art . madart\u2019s mission is to support artists in our community , bring art into our lives in unexpected ways , and create community involvement in the arts .\n42 thousand square meters of museum space in new center of ordos , inner mongolia , is designed by mad architects . driven by booming economy , municipal government of ordos decided to create brand new city , far away from the current one , on the site of gobi desert .\nyou can play , chat , trade , craft and open crates all on your mobile device ! find the mad murderer 2 on the roblox app ! to find it easier on mobile , you can favorite this game on your pc : https : / / w . . .\nat mad summer school , teachers and students live and work together , for only then students can make sure the teachers\u2019 words and deeds are reflected in their daily actions , but the teachers can get to know the students better and provide them with the needed knowledge and advice .\nstudio @ 4 students will explore and examine the museum\u2019s new media exhibition : william delottie\u2019s day dreaming see # 3 . after taking a close look at delottie\u2019s work , teaching artist inez faillace will help students complete a variety of art projects using aluminum , proving that art can be made with objects from everyday life .\n\u2018part of what studio job wanted to impart is that people can have their own experience about collecting , about domesticity , \u2019 says ronald t labaco , the museum of arts and design ' s marcia docter senior curator . ' the works are in very general groupings , so visitors can draw their own conclusions . \u2019\ni think that there are three reasons why la is really working right now ,\nsilva told dezeen in an interview earlier this year .\none is property prices . you can have space there . if you ' re an artist , you can have a big artist studio and a place to build .\nas a recent realisation of the concept shanshui city , chaoyang park plaza has begun construction . it marks another milestone in one of the practices of mad ' s design theory . this project pushes the boundary of the urbanisation process in modern cosmopolitan life by creating a dialogue between artificial scenery and natural landscapes .\nlike the tall mountain cliffs and river landscapes of china , a pair of asymmetrical towers creates a dramatic skyline in front of the park . mad re - interpreted ridges and valleys to form the exterior glass facade , as if the natural forces of erosion wore down the tower into a few thin lines .\nthe passover plate : the passover plate is a traditional jewish dish that appears as the centerpiece on the table at the seder dinner . the passover plate is placed in the center and loaded with five different kinds of food symbolizing historic events . this passover plate was made in the designer ' s studio using an unorthodox process .\nafter an intense year of following big and bjarke in design , travels , construction sites and celebrations , italian - based magazine abitare presents the most extensive and dynamic profile of the studio so far , providing insight and in depth interviews with bjarke ingels on clients , academy , juries , politicians , media and the life of bigsters .\nthe store at mad is presently seeking an enthusiastic , dynamic , responsible and experienced individual to join its dedicated and close - knit sales team . be a part of this exciting and fast - paced retail environment that combines a passion for artist - made products with unparalleled excellence in the art of customer service .\nwhen the duo founded a display space called \u201cstudio job gallery\u201d in antwerp , it was much more about \u201cplaying gallery , \u201d as smeets put it to me , than attracting collectors or having exhibitions or going to art fairs . their \u201cstudio job suite\u201d in amsterdam was never supposed to be a real apartment for them to live in so much as an image of an \u201capartment\u201d that would come to life in magazine photos , and the new job brewery they are working on now seems more about trying on a brewer\u2019s rubber boots than turning out beer . ( beer will be brewed , they say , but they have no particular opinion about what it ought to taste like . )\nstudio ooga is a design house - bringing to the market innovative and commercial design - based products , by - different designers from various fields . con - fusion : con - fusion table set is creating a festive atmosphere for every meal , there are 3 sets creating a pattern on the table and ready for any amount of guests .\nis recognized as an important voice in a new generation of architects . since the founding of mad in 2004 , his works in architecture and art have been widely published and exhibited . he graduated from the beijing institute of civil engineering and architecture . ma attended yale university after receiving the american institute of architects scholarship for\nnew photographs have been released for mad & apos ; s mountain - like chaoyang park plaza located in the central business district of beijing . captured by architecture photographer khoo guo jie , the new set of images shows that all four types of buildings - composed of commercial , office and residential buildings - are almost complete .\n\u2018part of what studio job wanted to impart is that people can have their own experience about collecting , about domesticity , \u2019 says ronald t labaco , the museum of arts and design ' s marcia docter senior curator . pictured left : pyramid , 2008 . photography : royal tichelaar makkum . right : hanging bubble , 2014 . photography : loek blonk\narchitects usually creates borders by defining spaces \u2013 what is inside and outside , what is nature and the artificial \u2013 but today ' s society already has too many invisible borders ,\nsaid mad founder ma yansong .\nas architects we should instead focus on how can we blur those borders and encourage interaction across them .\nfor the centre of the site , mad has designed a pair of 120 - metre skyscrapers with striated volumes intended to reference images of rock formations . these will be accompanied by four office blocks , modelled on depictions of river stones , and two residential courtyard buildings designed to recreate\nthe freedom of wandering through a mountain forest\n.\nmad is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the hiring of personnel on the basis of race , creed , color , religion , national or ethnic origin , gender , age , vietnam - era veteran or disabled veteran status , sexual orientation , marital status , disability , or any other protected status as provided by law .\nto build the new building , dubbed unic , mad will collaborate with the french architecture firm biecher architectes . \u201cwe worked closely with the local government , city planners , and local architects in a series of workshops to ensure unic is a creative and iconic residential project united with the community , \u201d said mad\u2019s founder and principal partner ma yansong in a statement . the 71 , 000 - square - foot building will contain 13 floors and rise 164 feet in the air . each of the floors bends outward in its own dynamic way , creating a sense that the building is floating above the ground . this scheme is , according to the firm , \u201can attempt to blur the boundary between the architecture and nature . \u201d\ntomek is designer , curator , and educator with a ph . d in industrial design . he studied architecture at the technical university of lodz , and graduated in industrial design from the pratt institute . after graduating from the royal college of art ( ma ) in 2005 , he joined the rca staff as a research associate and established studio rygalik in both london and lodz , poland .\ngosia graduated from the design department at warsaw\u2019s academy of fine arts in 2010 . she also studied at the danmarks designskole and gained her first professional design experience in copenhagen . her ma studies were focused on experiencing food . the relationship between design and food is an important field of her theoretical research as well as design practice . in 2009 she joined studio rygalik to become a partner in 2012 .\ninspired by chinese classical landscape painting , such as lakes , springs , forests , creeks , valleys , and stones , mad transformed these features into modern\ncity landscapes\n, the urban space creates a balance between high urban density and natural landscape . their form are directly addressed to what is found in natural landscapes , and re - introduced nature to the urban realm .\naarhus harbour bath officially opens this weekend in celebration with big partner finn n\u00f8rkj\u00e6r , mayor of aarhus municipality jacob bundsgaard , vice chairman of salling fondene karin salling and councilor of aarhus municipality rabih azah - ahmad . the harbour bath features a 50m long pool , children\u2019s pool , diving pool and two saunas for up to 650 bathers until the end of the summer . image by rasmus hjortsh\u00f8j - coast studio .\nby transforming features of chinese classical landscape painting , such as lakes , springs , forests , creeks , valleys , and stones , into modern ' city landscapes ' , the urban space creates a balance between high urban density and natural landscape ,\nsaid the studio .\nthe forms of the buildings echo what is found in natural landscapes , and re - introduces nature to the urban realm .\nla ' s design community \u2014 traditionally a home for transplants \u2014 has a reputation for being less closed than in many major cities . mad ' s lu explains that his firm , well - known in china but not in the us , was\nimmediately welcomed\nupon arriving in los angeles .\nwe realised we made a good choice by coming here ,\nhe said .\nduring beijing design week 2011 , designboom is hosting a conversation with the exhibition\u2019s curator fang zhenningand five of the most influential contemporary chinese architects , all of whom had work featured in \u2018verso est\u2019 : ma yansong ( mad ) , zhu pei , liu jiakun , wang yun and liu xiaodu ( urbanus ) . with the talk we hope to extend the dialoguepresented in the exhibition at the maxxi .\nelina is a person with a real love for project management and making great things happen . currently she is studying arts and culture management at the latvian academy of culture . in her ten years working experience she gained thorough understanding of the processes involved in the delivery of design , event and exhibition management . together with rihards funts and liene kupl\u0101 she runs mad international summer school of design .\nthis friday september 8th , we\u2019re welcoming a new neighbour , ink , with a shared open office and drinks . for the occasion , we jointly made a limited t - shirt collection . join us around a drink from 6pm to 11pm , 34b rue de la senne , 1000 brussels . the event will coincide with the neighbouring exhibition opening at the mad , just a few minutes walk away .\nat the back of the copenhagen central station there is a void , which mad proposes becomes a new public space . \u201cthe hole will be covered , but with a series of sculptural organic openings which still allow light and air into the ground level below . this new space will become an attractive , intricate public space , which could be used as an art park or outdoor gallery space for copenhagen . \u201d source\nsarah zapata is a peruvian - american artist and uses her work to explore her identity . she has a bfa in fibers from the university of north texas and works with materials such as yarn , fabrics , paper , kitchen sink , and ubiquitous objects . her work is time - consuming and laborious and often deals with images of the feminine and festishized . she was also an artist - in - residence at mad , in 2016 .\nsmeets and tynagel draw inspiration from an itinerant education , traveling throughout europe and studying important historical collections of art and decorative arts . their commitment to craftsmanship reflects an ongoing interest in the revival of traditional applied arts practices , such as bronze casting , gilding , marquetry , stained glass , and faience , but with a contemporary approach . the atelier operates in the manner of an old master artist studio by engaging the skills of the most talented artisans in the production of their work .\ncharacterised by pattern , humour and somewhat excessive ornamentation , the work of studio job is in full force for this latest exhibition ; from a 12 - foot tall clock featuring a cast - bronze king kong dripping in 120 , 000 swarovski crystals to a table of gold - gilded banana lamps . a mixture of special commissions and self - initiated works , pieces are presented as if they were arranged in the home of an art collector , referencing themes of arts patronage , collecting and display .\nthe artist studios program hosts residents and fellows daily in a live studio environment . residents and fellows are selected for four - month sessions ( february \u2013 may , june \u2013 september , and october \u2013 january ) . each resident is assigned one day each week to work , along with a selection of thursday and friday evenings , while fellows work 40 hours per week ( schedule varies ) . both residents and fellows have access to a variety of tools and materials , as well as professional development opportunities .\nthe manager of public programs is a full time position within the education department reporting to the v . p . of education and programs . the manager of public programs is responsible for the research , development , planning and coordination of public engagement programs for existing audiences , while increasing engagement opportunities for new audiences . the manager of public programs is responsible for the development of innovative programs that supports the museum\u2019s exhibitions and mission to fully integrate educational and public programs into the exhibition offerings . program offerings at mad include talks and symposia , performances , cinema , and hands - on workshops . the successful candidate will work across departments to develop programs supporting temporary exhibitions , the permanent collection , the artist studios program and project space . the manager of public programs will develop outreach strategies to connect mad\u2019s vision as an accessible and inclusive environment for people of diverse backgrounds , ages and abilities to engage in experiences and conversations on art , craft and design .\nin beijing , a topping - out ceremony has been held for the \u2018chaoyang park plaza\u2019 , a mixed - use project designed by mad architects . the scheme , which reaches a total height of 120 meters , is located at the heart of the chinese capital\u2019s central business district and contains over 120 , 000 square meters of commercial , office , and residential buildings . by creating a dialogue between artificial scenery and natural landscape , the project seeks to redefine contemporary methods of urbanization .\nis recognized as an important voice in a new generation of architects . since the founding of mad in 2004 , his works in architecture and art have been widely published and exhibited . he graduated from the beijing institute of civil engineering and architecture . ma attended yale university after receiving the american institute of architects scholarship for advanced architecture research in 2001 and holds a masters degree in architecture from yale . he has since taught architecture at the central academy of fine arts in beijing .\n\u00abthe universe is nothing without the things that live in it , and everything that lives , eats , \u00bb said jean anthelme brillat\u2013savarin , a forefather of the french gastronomy . the focus of mad # 1 is food \u2014 as nourishment for human life and as a pleasurable process . we will look at nutrition from a rational , aesthetic and philosophical point of view . and will pretend that once we live on mars and need to revalue things and means we take for granted on the planet earth .\nbuilt over 2600 years ago , nanjing is an iconic city with equally rich traditional heritage and high modernisation . with these two motifs in mind , mad strives to achieve a balance of the city ' s historic past and its high - tech future . the design of the zendai himalayas center maintains and develops the philosophy of cooperation between humanity and nature , albeit in a modern setting . the carefully planned project seeks to restore harmony between humans and the environment by creating integrated , contemplative spaces that still meet the material needs of modern life .\nlocated in guiyang , \u201cshanshui city\u201d is a new project for mad architects . the design concept comes from the theory of traditional chinese landscape . when the ancient built a capital , they would observe land and water resources , selecting advantageous natural terrain as the city\u2019s natural defences . since the reform and opening up started in the 1980s , chinese urban construction made great achievements , but a series of problems are also brought by the rapid expansion of the number and area of the cities , such as the destruction of historic buildings and the natural ecological deterioration .\nlj roberts is a genderqueer artist who deals in concepts of time , analyzing and commenting on the past to inform the future . roberts works in textiles and has done a lot of embroidery work in the past , including a series of embroidered portraits of people throughout new york city that they began in 2011 . they have also made guerilla installations such as adding a knitted \u201c & crafts\u201d on the end of the sign for the california college of the arts , which had recently removed \u201cand crafts\u201d from its name . roberts was an artist - in - residence at mad in 2009 .\nin 2015 , maher co - founded the arab cinema center ( acc ) through mad as an international promotional platform for arab cinema as it provides the filmmaking industry with a professional window to connect with their counterparts from all over the world through a number of events that it organizes . the arab cinema center ' s activities vary between film market main wings , introduction and networking sessions for arab and foreign filmmakers , welcome parties , as well as meetings with international organizations and festivals , and the issuance of the arab cinema magazine to be distributed at the leading international film festivals and markets .\nchinese practice mad architects explore a new relationship between the dense urban environments quickly dominating many landscapes around the world and untouched nature in \u2018shanshui experiment complex\u2019 , an exhibition presented in the border warehouse of bi - city biennale of urbanism \\ architecture 2013 in shenzhen . based on their newest project , the \u2018nanjing zendai thumb plaza\u2019 slated for completion in 2017 , the architecture / art installation presents nanjing as a fabric where contemporary built structures weave together with pockets of nature allowing citizens to cross blurred thresholds within their daily commutes , re - imagining and re - defining the boundary between nature and the urban space with this city development .\narchitecture in china ' s capital city encompasses a wide range of contemporary styles and scales . projects include adapting traditional buildings and hutongs , skyscrapers , to interior design of restaurants , hotels and private residences .\narchitecture in china encompasses a wide range of contemporary styles , often including dramatic feats of complex engineering .\nthe project\u2019s proximity to chaoyang park , one of the region\u2019s largest public spaces , will not only create sweeping views across the city , but will also have a large impact on beijing\u2019s skyline . at the top , multi - level terraces feature public gardens where visitors can overlook both the city and the valley scene created by the site\u2019s lower buildings .\nrising as tall mountains , a duo of asymmetrical towers establish a distinctive silhouette soaring above the adjacent parkland . incorporated within the fa\u00e7ade , ridges and valleys characterize the structure , giving the impression of being affected by erosion or other forces of nature . these protruding strips not only emphasize the buildings\u2019 verticality , but also accommodate a sophisticated ventilation and filtration system that draws air inside ."]}
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to - coast to change the face of liver health !\nthe american liver foundation is the only national organization dedicated to the liver and liver disease , with experts available for questions seven days a week . for press inquiries , please contact us here .\nadvocacy the american liver foundation participates in federal , state and local advocacy efforts that address the needs of people affected by liver disease and focus on larger health care issues that improve liver health .\namerican liver foundation tom nealon announces our third annual\nare you at risk\ncampaign with bayer to raise awareness about liver cancer in this 30 - second psa . show less\nresearch is integral to the work of american liver foundation and is essential to improving treatment and finding cures . we award excellence with our annual research awards .\nunleash your inner \u201cfoodie\u201d and experience a distinct evening of dining while helping to fund the research , education , and advocacy efforts of the american liver foundation .\nfor more infomation about the american liver foundation and our programs and services , visit urltoken , or contact our national helpline at ( 800 ) go - liver or info @ urltoken .\nthe american liver foundation ( alf ) is the nation ' s leading non - profit organization promoting liver . performs other duties as required to meet the needs of the . . .\nguthrie foundation for education and research . these teaching areas are supported by an active skills lab and research foundation . . . .\nalthough liver disease is among the ten major causes of death in the united states , there was no national voluntary health agency devoted exclusively to combating liver diseases until 1976 , when the american liver foundation was formed .\nthe american liver foundation ( alf ) is the nation\u2019s leading non - profit organization promoting liver health and disease prevention . alf provides research , education and advocacy for those affected by liver - related diseases , including hepatitis .\norganization the american liver foundation is a nationwide network of volunteers and staff who provide awareness , outreach , education programs and support services to educate the public about liver health and improve the lives of individuals with liver disease .\nhistory although liver disease is among the ten major causes of death in the united states , there was no national voluntary health agency devoted exclusively to combating liver diseases until 1976 , when the american liver foundation was formed .\ndr . wolkoff ' s vision has strengthened our organization and helped us make a difference to those living with liver disease ,\nsaid lisa gallipoli , executive director of the american liver foundation .\ndr . wolkoff ' s extraordinary record of service to the american liver foundation has included long - term leadership as a member of the board of directors and past chair .\nwith your generous contribution you help the american liver foundation provide education and support services to the 30 million americans affected by liver disease and help to fund critical research that one day will make liver disease a thing of the past .\ncreated in 1976 by the american association for the study of liver disease ( aasld ) , the american liver foundation provides financial support for medical research ; educates patients , families , caregivers and medical professionals ; advocates for patients and their families ; and creates public awareness campaigns about liver wellness and disease prevention .\nshow your support by joining the american liver foundation monthly donor program and pay respect to a loved one who has lost the fight or who is struggling against liver disease by giving in his or her honor .\namerican heart association - bls . current bls certification from american heart association . if you welcome the challenge of re - inventing healthcare for the . . .\nremember to use the hashtag # liverlemondare and try to tag the american liver foundation whenever possible ( @ liverinfo on facebook , @ americanliver on instagram and @ liverusa on twitter ) .\nit\u2019s october , and that means it\u2019s liver cancer awareness month ! for the fourth year in a row , the american liver . . .\nthese values guide our work as volunteers and staff of the american liver foundation as we move toward our ultimate goal of a world without liver disease . by living these values every day , we offer hope to all those affected by liver disease .\nthe american liver foundation has provided almost $ 26 million in research funding to over 840 early career investigators . these awards provide critical support to outstanding scientists early in their careers , promoting a new generation of liver disease researchers .\namerican liver foundation makes a measurable difference in the fight against liver disease by providing financial support for medical research , education for medical professionals , and advocacy and information for patients and their families , and by creating public awareness campaigns about liver wellness and disease prevention .\nthe american liver foundation has provided more than $ 25 million in research funding to over 825 early career investigators . these awards provide critical support to outstanding scientists early in their careers , promoting a new generation of liver disease researchers .\nhepatology is our specialty . these are our patients . aasld foundation is our cause . watch the story of lance gibson and his hepatologist , aasld award recipient , jordan feld , md , mhp , faasld as they discuss lance\u2019s journey of surviving liver disease , the impact of the foundation and why they have chosen to make aasld foundation their cause . join them in making aasld foundation your cause .\nupload your video to facebook , youtube , twitter or instagram . make sure that you tag the american liver foundation and the friends you\u2019d like to challenge . don\u2019t forget to use the # liverlemondare hashtag when sharing your video !\nthe american liver foundation would like to remind visitors and group members that the views and opinions expressed on this site are not necessarily those of alf . please consult your personal physician regarding any medical information that is shared on this site .\nto learn more about the liver visit our page \u201c about the liver . \u201d\ngastrointestinal , vascular , abdominal , kidney and liver surgery . quality driven \u2013 quality is the foundation of everything we do . . . .\nonce a student has participated in this program , s / he will have a greater understanding of the liver\u2019s importance and will take the necessary steps to maximize their liver health and prevent the further spread of liver disease . it is the american liver foundation\u2019s hope that students will share their knowledge with family and friends , resulting in playing an active role in impacting the liver health of all those around them .\nthe american liver foundation ( alf ) will aspire to involve every segment of the community in every aspect of its work and will demonstrate its commitment to and accountability for an inclusive environment in which differences are recognized , respected , valued and celebrated .\nlearn about the aasld foundation\u2019s initiatives , how to get involved in our work , and why we need your help in the fight against liver disease .\nalf is hosting an educational program , \u201cask the experts\u201d on november 9 , featuring jackson health system experts who will address topics related to liver disease . this patient education program is for people with liver disease , healthcare professionals and caregivers to have an open discussion with the experts on liver disease . if interested , register online by october 26 at american liver foundation or by calling 203 - 234 - 2022 .\ncurrent status of auxiliary partial orthotopic liver transplantation for acute liver failure . - pubmed - ncbi\nif you\u2019re interested in receiving american liver foundation news and information about events , advances in research , resources in your area , support groups , early access to our newsletter and much , much more , then enter your name and email address to join our mailing list . we\u2019ll keep you informed !\nthe position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job , not an all - inclusive list of responsibilities , qualifications , physical demands and work environment conditions . position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet american liver foundation\u2019s changing needs , at the sole discretion of management .\nteens to twenties : liver wellness guide , which teaches older teens and college age students about liver health and risk behaviors that can affect their liver .\nthe american liver foundation is an equal opportunity employer , offering comprehensive benefit programs , a team environment , training and support , and all resources required to ensure that employees succeed in meeting personal and team goals . interested candidates should email a cover letter , resume and salary history expectations to yotake @ urltoken .\nfor many people , the specter of liver cancer can hide behind a host of other liver diseases .\nthe liver wellness education program , which teaches adults about their liver and how to maintain its health .\nbronx , ny - september 29 , 2015 - dr . allan w . wolkoff , professor of medicine and anatomy & structural biology , chief of the division of gastroenterology and liver diseases , and associate chair of medicine for research , has been invited to receive the 2015 american liver foundation physician of the year award . dr . wolkoff will receive the award at the foundation ' s 15th annual honors gala , tuesday , september 29 , 2015 at gotham hall in new york city .\ncirrhosis is caused by chronic ( long - term ) liver diseases that damage liver tissue . it can take many years for liver damage to lead to cirrhosis .\nby breaking the silence we can break the stigma surrounding liver disease . get inspired by reading stories of liver disease\nlove your liver , which is geared towards educating children in grades 3 through middle school on general liver wellness .\nfatty liver disease can progress to more serious illnesses , including liver cancer . these factors make it vital for patients to seek out help for liver conditions as soon as possible .\nfilm it ( ask a friend ! ) and remember to keep it short ! here\u2019s a sample script to use : \u201ci\u2019m _ _ _ _ _ and i am taking the liver lemon dare to care for the american liver foundation , and i\u2019m asking _ _ _ _ _ , _ _ _ _ _ , and _ _ _ _ _ to help care for those affected by liver disease by taking the dare and donating to alf . you have 24 hours . go ! \u201d\nareas of expertise cholestatic liver disease , viral hepatitis b and c , autoimmune hepatitis , acute liver failure , nutritional abnormalities of chronic liver disease and multiple complications of chronic liver failure including hepatorenal syndrome as well as liver transplantation related topics ( e . g immunosuppression , complications , recurrent disease , allograft rejection )\nliver life walk signature event \u2013 urltoken this website is designed specifically for division event managers to promote liver life walk events .\nliver life challenge signature event \u2013 urltoken this website is designed specifically for division event managers to promote liver life challenge events .\nimagine a world without liver diseases . we can see that world \u2013 and we believe it is possible . that\u2019s why we are boldly investing in innovative hepatology research , and in the people who study and treat liver disease . that is why aasld foundation is our cause .\nthis program provides an urgent overview to non - alcoholic fatty liver disease , or nafld , a condition estimated to affect between 30 \u2013 40 % of american adults and as many as 10 % of children . this program covers the important role of the liver in body , and discussed the vital link between obesity and fatty liver , including lifestyle choices that can reduce risk of serious long - term complications such as cirrhosis and liver failure and liver cancer . this program is an ideal piece in a series of liver health and wellness presentations .\nareas of expertise broad expertise in various liver diseases , including fatty liver ( non - alchol and alcohol ) , nash , lipid metabolism , cholestasis , bile acid , liver fibrosis , liver cancer , non - conding rna ( microrna and lncrna ) etc .\nread the latest article abstracts , guidelines , upcoming events , and more from hepatology , liver transplantation , and clinical liver disease .\ncirrhosis refers to the replacement of normal liver tissue with non - living scar tissue . it is always related to other liver diseases .\neducation alf offers several community education programs on liver health and liver disease that are interactive and age appropriate . these popular programs include :\nlove your liver , middle school ( level 2 ) educates middle school students about the liver and its functions , ways to take care of it , different types of liver diseases and their risk factors and most importantly prevention tips . also included are photos of an actual liver as well as graphics that depict the progression of liver disease .\nwe carry out our mission through education to promote liver health and disease prevention . alf offers several community education programs on liver health and liver disease that are interactive and age appropriate . these popular programs include : love your liver ; liver wellness : what everybody needs to know ; viral hepatitis ; and teens to twenties : liver wellness guide . our education programs reached approximately 46 , 000 people in 2016 .\nwe carry out our mission through education to promote liver health and disease prevention . alf offers several community education programs on liver health and liver disease that are interactive and age appropriate . these popular programs include : love your liver ; liver wellness : what everybody needs to know ; viral hepatitis ; and teens to twenties : liver wellness guide . our education and outreach programs reached approximately 46 , 000 people in 2016 .\nthe aasld foundation was created to fill the void between bright , talented researchers and the funding needed to encourage their discoveries . additionally , we exist to provide essential resources to train health care professionals in providing care for patients with liver disease .\nwith your support , alf continues to promote liver wellness , provide help to many affected by and at risk for liver disease , and work to find better treatments and a cure for all diseases of the liver .\nthe most common causes of cirrhosis are hepatitis c , alcohol - related liver disease , non - alcoholic fatty liver disease , and hepatitis b .\nif you have thoughts about our work or new areas that we could be focusing on through the aasld foundation , share them with me via email or twitter at @ aasldfoundation .\nalcohol remains the second most common cause of liver cirrhosis after hepatitis c virus .\naward recipients have broadened the understanding of the liver , discovered new ways to treat patients , published nearly 30 , 000 scientific journal articles and secured over 200 prestigious nih grants to further advance the scientific study of liver health and liver disease .\nhelp line 1 - 800 go liver if you have a question about liver health or liver disease , call the alf help line . this service provides information on prevention , risk factors , early detection , symptoms , diagnosis , research and treatments .\nurltoken \u2013 urltoken our public facing website is the resource for news and information regarding liver disease for all people with liver disease , their friends , families and caregivers .\ncontact : wendy zellner office : 412 - 586 - 9777 mobile : 412 - 973 - 7266 e - mail : zellnerwl @ urltoken for immediate release upmc partners with national kidney foundation , . . .\nalf gives voice to millions of americans afflicted with liver disease . share your story .\nthinking of greg allman today as he died from liver cancer after having hep c .\ninstitute of liver studies , king ' s college hospital , london , united kingdom .\nareas of expertise gallstones , alcoholic fatty liver disease , nonalcoholic fatty liver disease , cholestasis ; hepatic bile acid and cholesterol metabolism , intestinal absorption of cholesterol and fatty acids .\neducation materials\u2026 \u2026are available on numerous subjects including hepatitis a , b and c , liver cancer , bilary atresia and liver health . select materials are available in spanish . read more\u2026\nas cirrhosis becomes worse , the liver will have less healthy tissue . if cirrhosis is not treated , the liver will fail and will not be able to work well or at all .\nthrough local support groups , periodic seminars , a regular newsletter and special informational projects , the national parkinson foundation , orange county local chapter provides the community with education , awareness , care , and support of research . . . .\nyour fundraising and participation will bring awareness to liver disease and provide financial support for our educational programs and patient services offered to the millions of americans battling one of the 100 known liver diseases .\nunderstanding cellular immune response to viral translation during liver damage mentor : jennifer a . doudna , phd\nadvocacy alf participates in federal , state and local advocacy efforts to address the needs of people affected by liver disease and that focus on larger healthcare issues to improve liver health and increase research funding .\naasld is the leading organization of scientists and health care professionals committed to preventing and curing liver disease .\ncirrhosis is diagnosed by symptoms , blood tests , medical history , and physical examination . a liver biopsy may be needed to check how much of the liver has been damaged . during a biopsy , a small piece of liver tissue is removed and studied in the lab , and additional imaging may be needed .\nwhy i ' m running the disneyland half marathon as part of alf ' s liver life challenge team .\ntalk about this article with other patients , caregivers , and advocates in the liver cancer cure discussion group .\nrole of the nuclear lamina in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease mentor : m . bishr omary , md , phd\nthe liver life challenge offers a ticket to some of the most desirable endurance and athletic events in america .\n1 . identify the natural history and progress of fatty liver and necessary work up for the primary provider . 2 . identify the association of fatty liver , cardiovascular disease and malignancy . 3 . identify surgical and non - surgical management of obesity . 4 . identify novel therapies that are currently being investigated in fatty liver disease .\nmany forms of liver disease are preventable , and many more can be cured if detected early . yet tens of thousands of people in the u . s . are living with liver disease and don\u2019t even know it .\nbelong to the organization that advances you , your career , and the field of hepatology by providing the ultimate in liver research , training , and care of patients with liver disease . join aasld \u2014 and get involved .\nsince 1979 , our research awards program has awarded nearly $ 25 million for research . over 800 scientists and physicians have broadened the understanding of the liver , discovered new ways to treat patients , published nearly 30 , 000 scientific journal articles and secured over 200 prestigious national institutes of health grants to further advance the scientific study of liver health and liver disease . advocacy alf participates in federal , state and local advocacy efforts to address the needs of people affected by liver disease and that focus on larger healthcare issues to improve liver health and increase research funding .\nperson must have extensive knowledge of liver disease , specifically viral hepatitis \u2013 the helpline specialist will be working with clients who are going through different aspects of their liver disease journey ( i . e . newly diagnosed , chronic )\nthis series of programs is an interactive liver wellness education program targeted to elementary , middle , high school and college students . there are 3 age appropriate presentations . the program educates students about the liver and actions that they can take to maximize liver health and ultimately prevent liver disease . it can be held in school and after - school settings as well as venues such as camps , community organizations and organizations that work with various age groups on a local , state or national level .\ntreatment options for cirrhosis depend on the cause and the level of liver damage . depending on the disease causing cirrhosis , medications or lifestyle changes may be used for treatment . the goals of treatment are to prevent further liver damage and reduce complications .\ncurrently , there are approximately 30 million americans with some form of liver disease . of these individuals , there are as many as 25 percent with non - alcoholic fatty liver disease , with some evidence of the condition even being seen in children .\non on fighting liver disease . i look forward to may 31 as it will be our inogural walk in arlington heights so come join us and show your support for people with hep c and many other liver diseases . together we can make a difference\nalf\u2019s mission is to promote education , advocacy , support services and research for the prevention , treatment and cure of liver disease .\ncirrhosis is the scarring of the liver \u2013 hard scar tissue replaces soft healthy tissue . it is caused by swelling and inflammation .\neffect of acute - on - chronic liver failure on drug metabolism in the brain . mentor : reza mehvar , pharmd , phd\nour mission : to advance and disseminate the science and practice of hepatology , and to promote liver health and quality patient care .\nbile duct disease bile duct disease limits or stops bile from flowing to the small intestine . the bile backs up in the liver causing the liver to swell and can lead to cirrhosis . two common bile duct diseases are primary sclerosing cholangitis and primary biliary cirrhosis .\nto recognize and honor those who have created a planned or deferred gift to ensure a better future for those living with liver disease .\na liver disease support and discussion community for cancer , hepatitis , cirrhosis , and hepatic encephalopathy , as well as transplants and more .\nwe partner with companies large and small to touch the lives of those afflicted with liver disease and help brighten their outlook for the future .\nnonalcoholic steatohepatitis ( nash ) fat build up in the liver that is not caused by alcohol use , is called non - alcoholic fatty liver disease ( nafld ) , which can lead to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis ( nash ) . nash can cause the liver to swell and can lead to cirrhosis . people with nash often have other health issues including diabetes , obesity , high cholesterol , coronary artery disease and poor eating habits .\nwe are leaders in the fight against liver disease . we advance the interests of people affected by liver disease through individual and team achievements . we welcome opportunities for change , growth and collaboration . new ideas and creative solutions are encouraged , and we are willing to take calculated risks .\nyour liver is important and it has many functions . the top three are that it cleans your blood of toxins , gives you energy and produces bile for digestion . your liver processes what you eat and drink into nutrients your body uses and filters out harmful substances from your blood .\nliver diease . i am glad i am not alone but i am remission as well . god bless each and everyone of you who fight so\ndon\u2019t see a liver life walk in your local area ? email events @ urltoken today for information on how to get a community walk started .\nacot12 - mediated acetyl - coa degradation in the pathogenesis of non - alcoholic fatty liver disease mentor : david e . cohen , md , phd\nwith 14 staffed divisions across the united states , the alf looks to facilitate , advocate and promote the education , support and research for liver cancer .\nparticipates in the planning and implementation of web content and design for urltoken and its subsites , including the liver meeting microsite and the aasld . . .\ndr . o\u2019 brien thanked the audience for the recognition , and spoke about his experiences as a physician and his current investigative treatments for chronic liver disease .\nng and liver functions are doing really good , blood draw weekly basis for a year or so . . . . we are all blessed to have a organizati\nnon - alcoholic fatty liver disease : risks , prevention , and more . dr . loomba from our national medical advisory committee discusses the rising health epidemic on international\ndon\u2019t see a liver life challenge event in your local area ? email events @ urltoken today for information on how to get involved in a local endurance event .\ndavid q . h . wang , md , phd professor of medicine scientific director of molecular biology and next generation technology core albert einstein college of medicine department of medicine division of gastroenterology and liver diseases marion bessin liver research center 1300 morris park avenue bronx , new york 10461 ( 718 ) 430 - 8865 david . wang @ urltoken\njust wanted to thank my donor family and the great dr . s and nurses at nyu langone medical center for my second chance at life . i had my liver transplant\nimportant study . . . not just more likely to develop cancer of the esophagus and liver but other alcohol - related cancers include colorectal cancer and breast cancer in women .\nsince 1979 , the alf has provided more than $ 24 million though nearly 800 awards to physicians and research scientists studying new preventions , treatments and cures for liver disease .\n\u201ci feel privileged to have been a part of the progress in treatment and , in many cases , the cures for liver diseases that has taken place over the past 30 years , said dr . o\u2019 brien . \u201ci share this flavors of miami tribute with my esteemed colleagues because working in liver disease and the transplant world is clearly a team effort . \u201d\nmore than a race , it\u2019s moments that will challenge , inspire and change you ! attain fitness goals while fundraising to create a better future for 30 million americans with liver disease .\nlove your liver , elementary school ( level 1 ) is an age appropriate program for grades 3 through 5 . students will learn about the causes of liver disease and action steps that they can follow to prevent them . the format style is presented in a simple and discrete manner . the program also includes a number of interactive activities that can be integrated , time permitting .\ntram thuy tran , md medical director , liver transplantation cedars sinai medical center 8900 beverly blvd . , suite 250 los angeles , ca 90048 310 - 423 - 1971 tram . tran @ urltoken\nwhen cirrhosis cannot be treated , the condition is known as end - stage liver disease , or esld . esld includes a subgroup of patients with cirrhosis who have signs of decompensation that is generally irreversible with medical management other than transplant . decompensation includes hepatic encephalopathy , variceal bleed , kidney impairment , ascites , lung issues . the decompensated liver disease allows these esld patients to be prioritized on the transplant list\nthis is an education program targeted to individuals who either have or are at risk for viral hepatitis , especially for the hepatitis c virus . the program educates participants about the liver , liver disease ( including the differences between hepatitis a , b and c ) , risk factors , prevention , current treatment options , disease management strategies , and disease impact . local resources are provided as well as educational materials .\nnonalcoholic fatty liver disease , or nafld , which affects roughly 100 million americans , costs the united states healthcare system $ 32 billion annually , according to a first - of - its - kind study .\na cornerstone of alf support services is their national help line , 1 - 800 - go - liver , which receives about 6 , 000 calls each year from patients and family members seeking information and guidance .\ni am a faculty member but my job title is postdoctoral associate . prior to this appointment , i was a post - doctoral fellow for 2 years . am i still eligible for a liver scholar award ?\nfacebook live event \u2013 june 14th at 6 : 00 pm on end stage liver disease join dr . caroline jouhourian , a gastroenterologist from st . elizabeth\u2019s medical center in brighton , massachusetts and lindsay ventura , community outreach and education manager at the alf new england division for a live presentation about end stage liver disease on facebook live at 6 : 00 pm eastern thursday june 14th . click the button above to learn more .\nno other voluntary organization in the nation provides a voice for the 30 million americans with liver disease . read about how this was accomplished in our timeline 40 years in the making created on our anniversary in 2016 .\nthanks for exploring our site to see how we are making a difference through our research and career development initiatives , the fundamentals of liver disease , and to learn how you can help us do more through a donation .\nthese are some of the ways we are making a difference . we can do what we do because of support from our generous donors . please join us in the fight against liver disease by learning how you can help .\nyaron rotman , md , msc clinical investigator liver diseases branch nih , niddk 10 center drive , bldg . 10 , rm 9c434 , msc 1800 bethesda , md , 20892 - 1800 301 - 451 - 6553 rotmany @ urltoken\ni\u2019ve personally worked with alf as a volunteer , and i\u2019m proud to say that i\u2019ve decided to take the challenge in 2018 . i\u2019ll be running the 2018 united airlines nyc half as part of the liver life challenge team !\nwe treat everyone with dignity and promote open communication and an environment that values fairness and inclusiveness . we recognize our volunteers and staff as our most valued resources . we are passionate in our commitment to people affected by liver disease .\nthis is really not a review . i just wanted to say that i have a liver disease . noone has every really heard of the illness i have . i have budd chairi syndrome . it seems really nice to have some one\nsince 1979 , the research awards program has provided more than $ 26 million in research funding . over 850 qualified scientists and physicians have pursued careers in liver disease research and treatment as a result of receiving these grants early in their careers .\nit\u2019s more than a race , it\u2019s moments that will challenge , inspire and change you ! from the moment you become part of our team to the moment you cross the finish line , the liver life challenge provides an unforgettable experience . you\u2019ll achieve your own fitness goals , while fundraising to create a better future for 30 million americans with liver disease . what is a tough mudder ? tough mudder is a 5 or 10 mile course with up to 20 + obstacles designed to drag you\u2026\nthis year\u2019s honoree was christopher b . o\u2019 brien , md , agaf , frcmi , medical director of liver , intestinal and multivisceral transplant at the miami transplant institute\u2014a unique affiliation between jackson health system and uhealth - the university of miami health system .\none of our transplant doctors is interested in submitting for a liver scholar award however his salary is already covered so he would like to hire a tech and purchase supplies instead of using the award solely for his salary support . would that be acceptable ?\nrecently diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis . wondering what my future holds as far as pain and how long before liver transplant . been through a lot already . have crohns disease which has not been good lately . any info would be greatly appreciated . . .\nchronic alcoholism chronic alcoholism is one of the leading causes of cirrhosis in the united states . drinking too much alcohol can cause the liver to swell , which over time can lead to cirrhosis . the amount of alcohol that causes cirrhosis is different for each person .\nthis program focuses on the short and long - term impact of alcohol on the liver . it addresses the impact of u . s . culture on our alcohol consumption habits , the difference between alcohol use , abuse , binge drinking , addiction and dependence , and how the liver is physically impacted . it is intended to spark discussion among audience members about their own patterns of alcohol use , and encourage thoughtful consideration alcohol in our culture . this program is ideal for student groups , campus orientations , substance treatment programs , and community education activities .\nvisit urltoken to learn all about nafld and nash , including patient videos , infographics , and plenty of information about related diseases that have become the number one cause of liver transplants in the country . join us in geting the word out about this looming public health threat !\nwent to the er after i threw up blood , had been throwing up bile for months . alcohol abuse was the cause , now the doctor is saying my liver is swollen but mine is reversable . any tips on how to achieve that ? ive already quit drinking . . .\ni got involved with the alf just short of a year after i was released from the hospital in 2014 . the kansas city liver life walk is a block away from where we lived . when i got out of the hospital i could not walk without the use of a walker and could not stand more than 10 seconds . i needed a goal . my son henri thought the liver walk would be a great family opportunity and give me something to works towards and the rest is history . henri has been the top individual fundraiser and team 12 has had the most participation and donations for the last 3 years . i since have joined the mid america board of directors and participated at hill day in washington dc for the alf . i am honored to be the national liver walk champion and my family and i are blessed to be associated with the alf and the people associated with them .\nchronic viral hepatitis chronic hepatitis c is the another leading cause of cirrhosis in the united states . hepatitis c causes the liver to swell , which over time can lead to cirrhosis . about one in four people with chronic hepatitis c develop cirrhosis . chronic hepatitis b and hepatitis d also can cause cirrhosis .\nnikolaos t . pyrsopoulos , md , phd , mba , facp , agaf associate professor chief , division of gastroenterology and hepatology medical director liver transplantation rutgers \u2013 new jersey medical school university hospital 185 s . orange avenue msb h rm \u2013 536 newark , nj 07101 - 1709 973 - 971 - 5252 pyropni @ urltoken\ncommunity education programs are delivered by trained health educators and are intended to provide an overview of specific topics in the area of liver disease and wellness . community education programs are basically the same across the country regardless of where they are delivered , although content may be modified slightly to suit specific audiences and time constraints . these programs include :\nalf\u2019s mission has served the needs of liver patients and their families throughout the nation for 40 years , and in the last year , alf began expansion efforts in the southeast region of the country by partnering with jackson health system . flavors of miami raised $ 155 , 000 this year \u2013 money that will be used for medical research and advocacy initiatives .\n\u201cwe have partnered with jackson for our flavors of miami for the second year and plan on hosting our first educational program for the community of miami this fall , \u201d said national board chair and ceo of alf , tom nealon . \u201cwe are dedicated to the fight against liver disease and want to offer additional programs for this community in early 2017 . \u201d\npramod mistry , md , bs , frcp , phd professor of medicine , pediatrics , cellular & molecular physiology director , metabolic liver and lysosomal disease program yale university school of medicine department of internal medicine ( digestive diseases ) department of internal medicine yale school of medicine 333 cedar street / lmp 1080 po box 208019 new haven , ct 06520 - 8019 203 - 785 - 3412 pramod . mistry @ urltoken\nmy journey is not just a story on weight loss but of survival . i was a child with autoimmune chronic active hepatitis . my liver was failing rapidly and i wasn\u2019t expected to live past the age of 10 . i even remember the doctors telling my parents to start preparing for my funeral . the look of despair on their faces challenged me to dig deeper within myself to find healing somehow .\ndr . wolkoff is a pioneer in the combining of disciplines that inform basic understanding of hepatocyte function and relation to disease and is recognized worldwide for providing new windows into physiology and pathophysiology . he has had articles published in over 100 peer - reviewed publications , given many invited lectures , and had continuous nih - supported research . additionally , he has served on advisory committees of several nih - supported liver research centers .\nafter years of beating the odds , my condition progressed to cirrhosis in 2010 . i decided it was time to take control of my life and do more than just survive . i began practicing yoga , researching natural remedies and supplements , and with the help of my personal trainer , my naturopathic practitioner and a plant - based diet , i lost a total 120 pounds , and saw normal liver markers for the first time in my life .\nmanager will be responsible for fundraising development and work under the direction of the executive director to ensure the success of the division\u2019s special events initiatives and to achieve its financial goals . the manager will also participate in and manage the establishment of systems and protocols for the division liver life walk / flavors / challenge and other fundraising event . the manager must also be able to anticipate , plan , prioritize and react to changing needs and situations with professionalism and integrity .\nhow do you get a proper diagnosis of psc or other liver disease ? my dad turned jaundice , ended up with two bilary stents , but still having issues recent scope dr . said thinks he has secondary sc ( did not say psc ) . he went from 204 lbs to 164 lbs and stomache aches a lot . no appetite . dr started him on an anti nausea , prilosec , and a drug to thin bile but those give him gas / diarreah . . .\nit ' s estimated that more than 100 million americans are living with non - 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1 antitrypsin deficiency , and autoimmune hepatitis .\nthere are usually no symptoms of cirrhosis in its early stage . over time , cirrhosis may cause symptoms and complications :\ntalk to your doctor about all of the medications , vitamins and supplements you take .\nwe provide a wide variety of services including information and referral , education programs , support groups , exciting fundraising events , and an array of volunteer opportunities .\nexplore this section to learn about definitions , symptoms , causes , diagnosis , treatments , risk factors and what questions to ask your doctor .\nthank you for making me aware of the need to get tested for hep c . i had been vaccinated\nunaware of c . happily i was not infected . if i had , my understand\nit ' s wonderful having piece of mind . please get tested folks . sorry we lost greg allman and other baby boomers .\n3 , we met the loma linda transplant team , meld was 29 . across a few months , we learned everything\nwe could , and he continued trying to manage with diet and exercize . but , nothing prepared us for his total , rapid decompensa\nkidney failure , meld 48 . there , his doctor quickly worked to transfer him to keck of usc . through everyone ' s\n2016 . his story is not complete , but there is hope where none existed . god bless his medical team , and organizati\ngod bless all that helped me and and my family . prayers to you all . see ya on sunday may 18th 2014 at eisenhower\nt strikes in the infant stage itself and no one pays attention on this . the mother of the baby is not taught about the food she should take at the time of pregnancy ,\nfeed the baby with 25 mg for 6 times and see the result . let the stomach digest the food that has already out in , and the essence mix with our system . give small quantity with several intervals ,\nt will affect brain , heart and spinal cord that results in watery blood . the urine they pass will be reddish yellow and less quantity . this will follow to the swelling foot due to weak heart , then swelling on stomach and to throat swelling that is called as dropsy .\nicals will rush to patent that . it is very simple that all i can tell for now !\ni called them 4 years ago and was told they had no funds i was dumb founded . . ."]}
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", "topic": 38}], "title": "jack nadel international", "paragraphs": ["view information on current and former jack nadel international building locations . find leasing information , previous sales and currently active for sale and lease listings of properties where jack nadel international is located . research jack nadel international information , location photos and more .\n\u00a9 2018 jack nadel international . all rights reserved . terms and conditions . info @ urltoken\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at jack nadel international , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the jack nadel international company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at jack nadel international .\njack nadel ' s president & ceo , craig nadel , currently has an approval rating of 60 % . jack nadel ' s primary competitors are\nask a question about working or interviewing at jack nadel international . our community is ready to answer .\ni applied online . i interviewed at jack nadel international ( san diego , ca ) in april 2016 .\njack nadel international has been a past or current tenant within the buildings involved in these sale and lease transactions .\njack nadel international has been a past or current tenant within the buildings of the following commercial real estate properties .\nowler has collected 16 screenshots of jack nadel ' s website since may 2014 . the latest jack nadel website design screenshot was captured in may 2018 .\njack nadel blog old school vs . new school - update your back - to - school promos\njack nadel lives with his wife julie in santa barbara , ca , and also enjoys actively supporting their ongoing philanthropic efforts through the nadel foundation and local community involvement .\njack nadel international ( jni ) , los angeles , honored huntington beach , california - based origaudio with the partner of the year award during jni ' s annual national sales event , nadelu .\nhalo is seen as one of jack nadel ' s biggest rivals . halo was founded in sterling , illinois } in 1952 . halo competes in the marketing services field . compared to jack nadel , halo generates $ 129m more revenue .\n4imprint is one of jack nadel ' s top competitors . 4imprint is headquartered in oshkosh , wisconsin , and was founded in 1987 . 4imprint is in the advertising & marketing field . 4imprint generates 552 % the revenue of jack nadel .\nthis loopnet jack nadel international 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 .\npromoshop is jack nadel ' s # 1 competitor . promoshop is a private company that was founded in 1998 in los angeles , california . promoshop is in the advertising & marketing industry . compared to jack nadel , promoshop has 150 more employees .\nit is with great sadness that we announce the passing of jack nadel . he passed quietly of natural cau . . .\njack nadel has employees and is the fourth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 5 , 812 .\njack nadel ' s revenue is the third highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 1 . 8b .\n\u201cthe evolution of an entrepreneur , \u201d by business author and international entrepreneur jack nadel , was awarded with five global ebook awards , including three gold awards for best in business , leadership and careers / employment in their respective non - fiction categories . two silver awards were also awarded to nadel for advertising / marketing / sales non - fiction and best ebook trailer categories .\njack nadel eliminated five full - time positions from its administrative payroll , sales staff has instant access to crucial information , and data quality has improved by ensuring consistency between departments .\ndebbie abergel , jni\u2019s chief strategy officer , along with jni\u2019s ceo craig nadel , presented origaudio the award .\nwith an international , trusted network of 5 , 000 partners and a tight national supply chain there ' s no limit to what we can do . projects large , small , and everything in between get the same amount of attention to detail when being fulfilled .\n\u201cit\u2019s very gratifying to be acknowledged for my book , \u2018 the evolution of an entrepreneur . \u2019 receiving five awards has reinforced my conviction that this was a story with advice needing to be told . i had two main purposes in writing this book . the first was to share the entrepreneurial insights i\u2019ve gained with younger entrepreneurs and veterans to help them get off to a good start , and the second was to help boost our economy , which desperately needs their involvement . \u201d ~ jack nadel\n\u201cwe changed the concept so we did a jack - in - the - box \u2018crate\u2019 with all the characters shown around the outside , \u201d says josh ebrahemi , partner at jni . \u201cthen , a pvc molded , hard - plastic king julien character pops out and does the dance . \u201d\njack\u2019s chief mission at this stage of his life is to help educate and train entrepreneurs and pass on what he has learned with succeeding generations . he is rooted in the belief that by evolving more entrepreneurs and helping them prosper , we will also help to sustain our middle class and the economy .\nfrom this broad and solid foundation of experience , nadel authored a number of popular business books including his latest book , the evolution of an entrepreneur , winner of five global ebook awards including three gold awards for best in business , leadership and careers / employment . all were written with the purpose of assisting entrepreneurs with attaining greater business success .\njni tapped greater china ( asi / 58135 ) to produce the custom jack - in - the - box . the key to the success of the program was that the item was completely custom and unique to this movie release . \u201cgreater china took the project from a brief description and color image to actual production pieces , \u201d says kelly borre , account executive for the supplier .\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\n\u201cstuffed\u201d was imprinted on tote bags , \u201cnoted\u201d on note pads , \u201cscribbled\u201d on pens , \u201cdressed\u201d on t - shirts , and \u201cquenched\u201d on water bottles . levy then placed the items \u2013 with imprints all facing the recipient \u2013 in an attractive black box that has the company name printed on the front . he produced 50 of the packages , half of which went to existing customers and the other half were delivered to his top 25 prospects .\nlevy says his goal was two - fold . \u201cusing basic items , we wanted to show that you could create an extremely impactful , useful and memorable branding experience without reinventing the wheel , \u201d he says . \u201cand , we wanted to illustrate that packaging is as important \u2013 if not more important \u2013 in creating attention and distinguishing yourself from the competition . \u201d\n\u201cbecause my name is ed and the company is edventure promotions , using the \u201ced\u201d concept was a perfect way to extend my brand into something meaningful and memorable , \u201d levy says . \u201cwe creatively used a pun to exemplify that we can be unique and create results . \u201d \u2013 ac top\nmadagascar : the crate escape was a working title for the animated blockbuster madagascar : escape 2 africa . since several plot twists in the film series involve animals being crated or escaping crates , paramount / dreamworks wanted to promote the picture using plush animals presented in a crate .\nthe piece was originally intended for use in a press kit , but the clients saw so much value in the item that they expanded their plans . \u201csome went to key press , \u201d ebrahemi says . \u201cthe rest were used in radio spots , tv spots \u2013 anything like an instant - win . then , the majority of them were given away at other dreamworks films before the movie came out to advertise the movie\u2019s release . \u201d\nand today , the studio attributes the momentum created from the promotional items to helping lead to box - office sales of more than $ 200 million . top\none of the most effective ways to conduct a promotion is when your target audience doesn\u2019t even recognize that it\u2019s a self - promotion effort at all . that\u2019s what sweda company llc ( asi / 90305 ) did last year when it launched its killer case study challenge .\nthose six case studies were announced on september 8 , and then distributors had 10 days to vote on their favorite one . after receiving more than 4 , 000 votes , sweda announced the winner of the contest , laura lyons of spartan promotions , on september 21 of last year .\nwhen you\u2019re launching a new web site , you better come up with something creative to stand out . after all , a new web site on its own simply isn\u2019t news . but how about a web site launch in conjunction with an online promotional video that has nearly 3 million views ? now that\u2019s news .\nthat\u2019s exactly what distributor firm clayton kendall ( asi / 162968 ) did earlier this year when it launched its new urltoken web site . to attract attention for the launch of its new business , clayton kendall decided to hire two youtube stars to create and star in the video . the duo used stop - motion technology ( also known as stop - action or frame - by - frame ) , along with 220 individually - printed t - shirts , to show the capabilities that clayton kendall had . the video can be seen here : urltoken\n\u201cwe wanted to create a video that exemplified our t - shirt concept , was entertaining and had mass appeal to both a business - to - business and business - to - consumer audience , \u201d says dan broudy , vide president of clayton kendall . \u201cwe hired two youtube stars and it was their idea to use stop - motion animation and to approach this from a t - shirt battle scenario . it was a fun project . \u201d\nit was also a project that brought lots of attention in the form of online clicks both to the video and to clayton kendall\u2019s new web site . the video shows the two stars battling it out to create the fastest and most creative t - shirt . in a fast - moving video , the two put on and shed a total of 220 individual t - shirts . in all , it\u2019s a professionally - produced and compelling video that absolutely fulfilled the goals of this distributorship \u2013 to increase awareness for a new online business and to sell t - shirts .\n\u201cwe wanted to garner maximum exposure for the new web site , \u201d broudy says . \u201cwithin four weeks of posting the video , we had over 2 . 5 million views . it brought a lot of traffic to our web site , and informed 2 . 5 million people of our existence . sales for the t - shirts are going strong , and we have been selling them all over the world . in fact , sales are still coming in for the t - shirts from the video , and we have had many custom t - shirt orders as a result of the video . \u201d \u2013 ac top\njust what every dog owner needs \u2013 branded dog biscuits that are safe for man\u2019s best friend to eat . color images and logos can be imprinted on the biscuits , and they\u2019re available in two sizes with a variety of packaging options .\nour clients deserve top notch products to represent their brands , and we are exposed to them before they are released to the public . using our global resources , we will find the best options and solutions to promote your brand in the most innovative way possible .\nwhen you promote your brand with jni , we guarantee to provide quality controlled , cost - effective , and innovative promotional solutions . we thoroughly vet our vendors to ensure that every link in our supply chain is up to our ethical , environmental , and legal standards . we work hard to make sure your brand is protected .\nwe research and negotiate to find the highest quality products and services at the most cost effective prices . jni enjoys preferential pricing because of our volume of business .\njni has made lasting relationships with the vendors who we work with on a daily basis . we have worked with some of our vendors for over 40 years and we reevaluate our preferred vendors yearly to make sure we are fully utilizing their resources . together we get our clients the best pricing and highest quality products .\nwhen a product idea comes to mind we want to be there for you to produce it without worry . we know that ordering can be a challenge , so we do our best to make it as easy and as straight forward as possible .\nfrom industry standard sourcing systems to our own internal databases , we have the experience and vision to put the latest technological solutions to work for you .\napplications and technology systems need the special care and attention that jni offers . our round - the - clock it staff is always on the lookout for opportunities and growth . our clients ' information and their users ' ease is our priority .\na british adventurer once said ,\nalways build your back - up plan .\njni knows how important customer data is and we go through every measure to ensure that it ' s protected and backed up .\nwhat ' s the quickest path between two points ? at jni , we know that the communication between an online store and its customers ' ease is punchout . we use punchout to ensure the fastest , safest transactions and easiest delivery systems . point a to point b has never been so simple for our clients .\nyou know where your customers are , so how do you reach them ? jni has you covered there too . we use the most user friendly technology to create a customizable , easy to use way to order and create goods for your company needs . let us know your storefront needs and we ' ll find a way to exceed expectations .\nat jni , we know the importance of customer satisfaction , so it ' s our pleasure to run our client ' s loyalty and recognition programs , so everyone gets what they want at no risk . that ' s enough reward for us .\nwe take jni ' s philosophy of thinking locally - wherever we are . we go the extra mile ( or a couple thousand ) to aid our customers in whatever they need localized and in that currency . the only thing that will need to be updated is your passport .\nyou ' ve ordered some great branded products . now where are you going to keep them ? jni has a fully staffed and full functioning warehouse in los angeles , ca . our storage facilities are staffed with fulfillment coordinators who keep everything running smoothly .\nclients know that variety and personalization is the spice of life . keep your packaging , fulfillment , and shipping needs in one place - with us . we have the capabilities to personalize and individualize each package that we ship out .\njni has offices in 25 major cities in the united states , the uk , greece , and australia . we can assist you all over the world .\nwe take a holistic approach to create the ultimate event experience for every brand and promotion . everything gets the jni touch from the planning , to the execution , to the main event . working globally - thinking locally , that ' s our motto wherever we are .\nno matter where you are working in the world , there is always someone from jni ready to help . with our broad base of overseas manufacturers and logistics resources , we can offer lower costs , increased customization , and shipping options that will work specifically for your overseas projects .\nwe keep your personal information private and secure . when you make a payment through our site , you provide your name , contact information , payment information , and additional information related to your transaction . we use this information to process your payment and to ensure your payment is correctly credited to your account .\n* don ' t limit yourself to independence day . there are plenty of opportunities year - round to pitch this trend .\na sea of people in red , white and blue emerge each year to celebrate the fourth of july with fireworks and festivities . but stars and stripes \u2013 particularly with a faded , distressed look \u2013 have an unflagging , year - round appeal .\nclassic americana\nnever goes out of style because it ' s homegrown and therefore touches on the nostalgic aspect of the unique american spirit ,\naccording to the creative market blog .\nalternative apparel ( asi / 34850 ) recently released its americana - inspired apparel line that features the classic red , white and blue in vintage style . the company used a\nfabric first\napproach to ensure soft , simple and eco - friendly apparel .\nour americana collection is the perfect apparel for any [ fourth of july ] celebration ,\nsays kevin miles , director of sales operations for alternative apparel .\nand beyond our favorite star - studded holiday , the vintage look of these styles is classic and timeless . the elevated stars - and - stripes prints create neutral design elements as a backdrop for embellishment .\nalternative apparel ' s americana collection includes baseball tees , ringer t - shirts , sweatshirts and tank tops .\nyou can find this cool 50s style roadside diner in pink elephant antique mall , livingston , il . i picked up some kitsch sunglasses in the mall , they seemed to fit perfectly with the vibe ! are you a fan of vintage style ? what would your favourite era be ? \ud83d\udcf7 @ thehappyjetlagger # enjoyillinois @ enjoyillinois\nvintage americana has an enduring patriotic feeling , which thrives despite the challenges the u . s . currently faces , according to lea robinson , vice president of sales and marketing for staton corporate and casual ( asi / 89380 ) .\nit ' s a feeling that never goes away , whereas [ saturated red , white and blue looks ] feel like we are celebrating more in the moment .\nthe vintage americana trend has broad appeal across party lines and demographics . after all ,\nvintage is ageless ,\nrobinson says .\nit ' s really the convergence of three well - established trends \u2014 the popularity of classic styles like baseball tees and ringer tees , the appeal of the vintage look and feel , and the drive toward authentic brands ,\nmiles says .\nit also connects to the idea of sustainability and durability .\nvantage apparel ( asi / 93390 ) has also been capitalizing on the retail trend by applying vintage design to its merchandise . even the cover page of this year ' s vantage apparel catalog is rendered in red , white and blue .\nour design team spent a lot of time researching trends and putting together different ideas for this year ' s merchandise ,\nsays gina barreca , director of marketing for vantage .\nwe decided on something that would show different colors and patterns that would work for various companies . the colors red , white and blue were up there and we saw an opportunity to go beyond the basic idea .\nthis gildan fleece hoodie with custom color draw cord features decoration with a vintage americana feel .\nvantage apparel has also explored the idea of adding the stars and stripes pattern within the fill of a logo to give it a patriotic look . even clients that have strict logo guidelines have options :\nadding the company established date to a logo or using a small flag as a second placement are easy ways to put a heritage spin to apparel ,\nbarreca says .\nthe company also recommends screen printing with soft - hand inks and distressed art filters to achieve the vintage and nostalgic aspect of the americana theme . soft cotton - rib appliqu\u00e9 also fits with the vintage americana look .\nfor j . america ( asi / 62977 ) , vintage styles have been surfacing in the past few years . steve zimmerman , vice president of sales , says that vintage designs continue to be a staple of the company ' s assortment , because\nthey are timeless .\nj . america recently introduced vintage americana to its top of the world headwear collection , by adding a vintage wash to the fabric .\nvintage americana evokes a classic , nostalgic and retro feeling in the wearer . showing off samples in that style will help you get that message across to clients , miles says .\ncreate a trend sheet that captures vintage americana styles from runways to retail displays ,\nhe suggests .\nthough vintage americana is a perfect fit for independence day , there ' s no need to retire the style after the fireworks fizzle and the picnics peter out . opportunities to use the retro motif abound , suppliers say .\nour country has gotten very patriotic the last couple of decades , not that we hadn ' t been prior to then ,\nzimmerman says .\nbetween our national holidays , sporting events , the agriculture market and what now seems to be endless election campaigning across the country , there are numerous opportunities for distributors and decorators to work with end users on americana themes year round .\ntechdirt is an influential blog that delivers keen insights into technology ' s legal challenges and related business and economic policy issues .\nthe techdirt team is also pretty savvy when it comes to spotting an opportunity for clever promotional products that , in their way , augment the blog ' s brand and help it to raise funds to support its mission .\na techdirt t - shirt based on an old nsa security poster . see this print on a mug and hoodie here .\nthe use of once classified information as swag is a nice match for the techdirt brand . after all , the blog is focused on journalistic digging \u2013 on delving deep to uncover the real roots of important issues at the intersection of technology , business and related economics .\nalso , quite honestly , the merch is cool in a retro way that we dig . check out a few examples below .\nlooking for promotional products ? you ' ve come to the right site ! whether you are looking for a specific item or just browsing for ideas , our site is your one - stop source .\ncorporate headquarters 8701 bellanca ave ( 315 . 66 mi ) los angeles , california 90045\nrick at jni hq is up for the challenge ! will he complete all 1 , 000 . . . stay tuned ! # jnilove # pushup # andup # allthewayup\nwhat a wonderful company ! from the people to the product , they ' ve got it all .\nthe jni london website uses cookies and similar technologies . if you continue without changing your settings , we\u2019ll assume that you\u2019re happy with this .\nfrom \u00a3 { { item . minprice | number : 2 } } to \u00a3 { { item . maxprice | number : 2 } }\ngreat company if you are friends with those that can protect you . otherwise you ' re nothing but a robot to perform your job . no bonus program except for management .\njni is a great place to work they have a solid work environment from which success can be cultivated . there is a fantastic culture in the office and this culture helps bread success .\naccounts were varied , many unique projects and collaborative effort between account executive and coordinator . work day went by fast as there was always emails , prospecting to maintain\nsmall office may be a pro for some but was not can be taxing at some times . great place to learn about the field and develop future relationships . overall a great learning experience .\na typical work day consisted of arriving at 8 in the morning . i then helped out with filing , sorting checks , sending checks off , and other tasks . it was a great place to work and everyone was very friendly sometimes a bit awkward though . i was paid very well for my amount of experience and working there gave me the opportunity to learn a lot of things i wouldn ' t have otherwise .\nit was a wonderful place to work , but not for the faint of heart .\nthere is almost always some level of stress in the day , quite often it was more stressful than not . loved the people i worked with , they really made each day worth going in .\nlots of turnover and new people coming and going . seems fun at first , but a very poorly managed company and you will dread going in . the departments don ' t like to interact with each other and not a team environment .\nthis company is amazing because they have the right people that has been working there for over a decade . everyone is friendly and humble . however , the management is horrible . there are a bunch of cons in management . the new vp is the cancer of the company . he fired alot of people recently because he wants to excel . what a joke . as for the it department , a bunch of cons . weak little people that don ' t have any leadership skills . if you are in it , you better run .\nthe sales executive i supported was emotional , scremed and yelled and was very unprofessional . this person shouldn ' t be managing people . not a lot of support from corporate .\nsales executive needed anger management classes and hr training on how to treat an employee .\noverall structure of the company is realistic and productive . a typical day is busy , however processes at this particular office are redundant . management at this office and overall for that matter needs management training . culture is fun and fair , each office is somewhat independent from headquarters but accountable for sales goals hardest part of job was management most enjoyable were the co - workers and the variety of of projects / orders\nthe people at iheart are great . there however is not much room to grow in the company unless they create a position for you . compensation was not what it should be especially for being in los angeles .\nthis store was new when i worked there and had some terrible leadership . overall , the experience wasn ' t bad but with a college degree - working retail just wasn ' t what i had in mind . the location is cool , i don ' t really like their products but they are pretty popular .\na typical day at work would be to , organize , put catalogs back in filing cabinets . also ordering new catalogs from companies , take phone calls and answer any questions needed . my co - workers were very sweet and helpful when needed . the hardest part of the job was being the youngest in the company . most enjoyable part was learning about promotional marketing . it was a good experience .\na typical day depends on the day of the month . month end is a beast . fun place to work . employees are good people .\nthe management is unbelievable . i have never felt more wanted in a company before .\nplease feel free to log in with any of the following accounts : asicentral , esp , connect , or the online learning center .\nenter your email address and we ' ll send you directions to change your password .\ncounselor\u2019s exclusive ranking of the distributors with the most revenue in the ad specialty market .\njni jumps two spots in the 2016 top 40 rankings after an impressive growth year \u2013 it expanded its north american promo product revenues by more than 15 % in 2015 and by nearly 70 % over the past five years .\nyou have been successfully added to our mailing list , keeping you up - 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{"id": 55638, "summary": [{"text": "pt sigma cipta caraka or telkomsigma ( all in lowercase ) , or just sigma , is an indonesian-based information and communications technology business solution provider .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "telkomsigma is a wholly owned subsidiary of telkom indonesia through its investment subsidiary multimedia nusantara , and parts of the telkom group .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "telkomsigma offers various it based services , starting from consulting services , software products , software enhanced services and data center operations . ", "topic": 3}], "title": "telkomsigma", "paragraphs": ["sixsigma ( 6s ) as working spirit of telkomsigma that is categorize into two perspectives : telkomsigma great spirit : solid , speed , smart telkomsigma grand scenario : scale , share , and stock .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at telkomsigma , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the telkomsigma company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at telkomsigma .\nabout telkomsigma pt sigma cipta caraka or telkomsigma is a company providing ict ( information communication & technology ) solutions and services in indonesia . since its establishment in 1987 , telkomsigma continue to provide various products and innovative ict - based services and cloud computing ( more information ) .\ntelkomsigma president director judi achmadi ( right ) , senior consultant akhmad bakir ( left ) and vice president taufik hidayat speak at the telkomsigma cloud day 2017 in jakarta on thursday . ( jp / anton hermansyah )\ntelkomsigma data center sentul . in maintaining to become the leader and the largest in it managed services and data center service , telkomsigma acquired sentul data center in response to increase needs of data center services in indonesia .\nsigma transformation of name and logo to \u201ctelkomsigma\u201d . telkomsigma\u2019s new logo was launched as a purpose to transform the company . consists of three colors : green , blue , and yellow which symbolizes telkomsigma ( green ) as an environment - friendly it company that bridge telkom\u2019s strength ( blue ) as indonesia\u2019s largest infocom company and ( yellow ) the client\u2019s needs .\ni applied online . the process took a week . i interviewed at telkomsigma ( tangerang ( indonesia ) ) in september 2010 .\ntelkomsigma invested rp 90 billion ( us $ 6 . 74 million ) for the infrastructure , president director judi achmadi said on thursday .\ncurrently telkomsigma solutions & services have been implemented by more than 350 clients from various industries in indonesia . in early 2008 , telkomsigma was acquired by a subsidiary of the largest information and telecommunications services provider in indonesia , telkom . as part of telkom group , telkomsigma is ready to fully support telkom\u2019s portfolio : times ( telecommunication , information , media & edutainment , and services ) , especially in our expertise relating to the information aspect .\nhow much do telkomsigma employees make ? glassdoor has salaries , wages , tips , bonuses , and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates .\ntelkom indonesia ' s it subsidiary , pt sigma citra caraka , also known as telkomsigma , has entered the public cloud business under the star cloud brand .\njakarta , indonesia , november 8 , 2016 \u2014 cloudera , the global provider of the fastest , easiest , and most secure data management and analytics platform built on apache hadoop and the latest open source technologies , today announced a strategic partnership with telkomsigma , the leading provider of integrated ict solutions in indonesia , to deliver big data analytics services and solutions to telkomsigma\u2019s customers . as a key partner of cloudera in indonesia and asia pacific , telkomsigma will offer a fully managed big data analytics solution powered by cloudera enterprise .\ntelkomsigma aims to work with businesses and organizations in indonesia and help them to strive for the next level of growth by implementing data analytics use cases that drive business value .\nat telkomsigma , we\u2019ve invented a fresh and integrated environment where people work with passion , creativity , innovation , responsibility and integrity as a team to drive our sustainable business growth .\n( left to right ) cloudera senior vice president of field operations vishal rao and telkomsigma ceo judi achmadi ( jac ) exchanging gifts to seal a strategic partnership between the two companies .\ntelkomsigma has already put together a team of data scientists , engineers , and solution architects to support the deployment of cloudera solutions . \u201ctelkomsigma and cloudera share a common goal of empowering enterprises in indonesia and the asia pacific region with data analytics capabilities , and working with them to derive significant business value and positive transformation , \u201d said fanly tanto , director of sales , indonesia , cloudera .\nredtone\u2019s tie - up with telkomsigma is in line with the group\u2019s strategy of building a presence in southeast asia and strengthening its managed value - added services , which is one of its four core business pillars .\ncloudera and telkomsigma will lay the ground work for a robust big data analytics infrastructure for both the public and private sector organizations along with full support services , as well as , skills training to accelerate business growth in this partnership .\n\u201cwith our solution , joint initiatives , and telkomsigma\u2019s strong presence here , we aim to strive towards a greater awareness and appreciation of solutions like advanced analytics , machine learning , and real - time analytics , together acting as the catalysts for accelerated market growth , \u201d tanto emphasized .\nits group ceo lau bik soon said it expects the collaboration with telkomsigma , which is part of pt telekomunikasi indonesia tbk , to accelerate the growth of its managed value - added services and to pave the way for it to widen its business to other countries in the region .\n\u201cas a start for our tie - up with telkomsigma , we will look into jointly establishing a teleradiology exchange in indonesia , \u201d lau said in a statement yesterday , adding that redtone is optimistic the partnership will pave the way for other collaborations for the group in southeast asia .\n\u201cmoving forward , cloudera and telkomsigma will jointly help enterprises here develop a 360 - degree customer view , data - warehousing , database modernization , cybersecurity analytics , and internet of things ( iot ) data consumption solutions . this partnership signals our continued commitment to the indonesian market , \u201d added groen .\nredtone international bhd is set to expand its footprint to southeast asia following a memorandum of understanding ( mou ) inked by its subsidiary redtone data centre sdn bhd with pt sigma cipta caraka ( telkomsigma ) , a leading end - to - end it solutions and data centre services company in indonesia .\n5c value is adopted from our parent company corporate values , pt . telkom indonesia , that reflects the culture and character of telkomsigma in behavior with co - workers internally and to clients . our 5c corporate values includes commitment to long term , customer first , caring meritocracy , co - creation of win - win partnership , and collaborative innovation .\n\u201cindonesia is one of the fastest growing consumer markets for the mobile and banking sectors , amongst several other industries , and service providers are already at the forefront of the nation\u2019s digital transformation with their rapid adoption of big data analytics platforms such as cloudera\u2019s , \u201d said andreuw th . a . f , director of business data center and managed services , telkomsigma .\nestablished in 1987 , pt sigma cipta caraka ( telkomsigma ) is a leading integrated end - to - end ict solutions company for more than 29 years in indonesia , currently employing more than 1200 personnel including internationally certified it professionals . with our experiences and competencies , we have been at the forefront of innovative it solutions , development and operations , delivering it benefits both at home and abroad .\nmeanwhile , telkomsigma senior consultant akhmad bakir stressed that star cloud , which has servers in east jakarta , bogor and surabaya , offered higher connection speeds at lower rates . overall , the price was about 20 percent below that offered by amazon .\nwith that price , we already provide users with phone - based customer services , while foreign providers only provide email - based support ,\nhe said . ( bbn )\ntelkomsigma offers comprehensive information technology services comprising of consulting services , managing it services , software development services , and integrated data center operations in the banking ( conventional and sharia - based ) , financial , telecommunications , manufacturing , distribution and other sectors . our solutions portfolio comprises of excellence : managed services ( international certified data center , cloud computing , e - transaction , telco managed services , and edutainment media and communication services ) , financial & banking software development services , consulting and system integrator .\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 .\nsigma became a part of pt . telekomunikasi indonesia tbk . pt sigma cipta caraka in 2008 was acquired by telkommetra , a subsidiary of the largest information and communication company\u2019s in indonesia , pt telekomunikasi indonesia , tbk . in 2010 pt sigma cipta caraka fully became a part of telkom group .\nsigma data center surabaya . the company\u2019s continue business growth in 2008 , is marked by the development of surabaya data center as an effort to meet market demand to provide it managed services and data center solutions .\nbalicamp , world class software development . balicamp is sigma\u2019s new innovation as an it company that is known locally and as a global software development center in bali , indonesia .\nsigma became the pioneer in it managed services in indonesia . the global economic crisis in 1997 was the beginning of pt . sigma cipta caraka as a pioneer of outsourcing solutions for it managed services and data center , and is currently the market leader in both solutions .\nalphabits core banking application . in 1989 where the national bank only had software applications from overseas , sigma developed alphabits to answer the needs of the domestic market .\nfounding of sigma in 1987 pt . sigma cipta caraka was established by a group of professionals from banking and information technology fields , and started as an ibm business partner .\nour success depends entirely on the strength of our resources ; we need people with an appetite to drive personal performance , a passion and a winning mindset to reach the company vision as a leading ict company in the region .\nalways give the best is our philosophy in working as a team to create better futures for your professional career and the company .\nas indonesia continues its journey towards rapid digitization and enhanced connectivity , businesses are gearing up to strengthen their value chain through the adoption of big data analytics technology . increasingly , organizations in the country are tapping into big data to derive deeper insights and create new competitive advantages .\n\u201ccloudera has been working with indonesian businesses and providing unparalleled support in analytics infrastructure , engineering , services , consulting , and training , for over two years now , \u201d said fred groen , country manager , cloudera , indonesia .\n\u201cthrough this partnership with cloudera , we are committed to taking big data to the next level for indonesian businesses . we are confident that we will be providing our customers with the fastest , easiest , and most secure platform that they can use to derive the most value from their data , \u201d th . a . f further said .\ncloudera counts recognizable indonesian companies like bank danamon and telkomsel as its key customers . telkomsel is also one of the largest hadoop users and power cloudera user across southeast asia . cloudera has also recently signed telkom university as a key education partner to provide education through the university system in indonesia .\ncloudera delivers the modern data management and analytics platform built on apache hadoop and the latest open source technologies . the world\u2019s leading organizations trust cloudera to help solve their most challenging business problems with cloudera enterprise , the fastest , easiest and most secure data platform available for the modern world . our customers efficiently capture , store , process and analyze vast amounts of data , empowering them to use advanced analytics to drive business decisions quickly , flexibly and at lower cost than has been possible before . to ensure our customers are successful , we offer comprehensive support , training and professional services . learn more at urltoken .\ncloudera , cloudera ' s platform for big data , cloudera enterprise data hub edition , cloudera enterprise flex edition , cloudera enterprise basic edition and cdh are trademarks or registered trademarks of cloudera inc . in the united states , and in jurisdictions throughout the world . all other company and product names may be trade names or trademarks of their respective owners .\npress contact venelyn chin ying communications for cloudera venelyn . chin @ urltoken + 65 3157 5627\n\u00a9 2018 cloudera , inc . all rights reserved . terms & conditions | privacy policy and data policy apache hadoop and associated open source project names are trademarks of the apache software foundation . for a complete list of trademarks , click here .\na plugin / browser extention blocked the submission . if you have an ad blocking plugin please disable it and close this message to reload the page .\nyour browser is out of date , and may not be compatible with our website . a list of the most popular web browsers can be found below . just click on the icons to get to the download page .\nunlike private cloud - computing services tailored to the needs of particular corporate customers , public cloud services normally come in the form of pre - bundled package aimed at the retail market .\nthe cloud can be created through a website by choosing from available packages that differ in processor speed , memory and disk space offered by the provider . one of main players in this business is united states - based tech giant amazon through its amazon web services .\nthe company expected to have 100 , 000 subscribers one year from now , half of whom were expected to subscribe this year , judi added .\nwe are aiming for around 5 million small and medium enterprises ( smes ) in indonesia and cloud users are who currently using services of foreign providers ,\njudi said during the star cloud launching event in jakarta .\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 .\ninvitation interview . given some logic questions on paper to solve . direct questioning .\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 partnership marks a commitment by both parties to offer managed ict value - added services and solutions for the indonesian market , where such services are seeing a big increase in demand .\nin malaysia , amongst the managed value - added services offered by redtone are data centre services , cloud services and application solutions , teleradiology services and internet - of - things services .\n\u201cmanaged value - added services is expected to be one of redtone\u2019s main growth drivers moving forward and we target to increase contribution from this segment to group revenue to 30 % in the next three to four years .\nwhen set up , the teleradiology exchange is expected to help indonesian hospitals to strengthen radiology service delivery and create cost savings in health care delivery .\nthe teleradiology reporting services will assist in overcoming potentially limited professional resources , shorten the time in providing radiology reports and allow radiology departments to extend their services to remote areas effectively and economically .\nredtone has its own teleradiology exchange located in damansara perdana to serve hospitals in malaysia and the region with teleradiology reporting services ."]}
{"id": 55649, "summary": [{"text": "playground global is a venture fund and design studio that provides resources , mentorship and funding for startups making hardware devices .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "the company was founded in 2015 by andy rubin , peter barrett , matt hershenson and bruce leak .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "playground offers startups support with engineering , distribution , manufacturing and financing in exchange for equity .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "in 2015 , the company \u2019s first investment fund raised $ 300 million from its limited partners including google , hp , foxconn , redpoint ventures , seagate technology and tencent , among others .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "in 2016 , a regulatory filing revealed that the company was raising a second $ 500 million fund . ", "topic": 39}], "title": "playground global", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at playground global , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the playground global company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at playground global .\n\u00a9 2016 global playground . all rights reserved . legal statement | website design by colour outside\nglobal playground is now accepting applications for teaching fellow positions at our project sites in thailand and vietnam . global playground\u2019s fellows have done amazing things in the past ; read their blogs to see what it\u2019s like .\nplayground global is a vc firm backing entrepreneurs working at the intersection of bits , atoms , and ai .\nwant to stay posted about everything global playground is doing around the world ? get updates delivered straight to your inbox .\nglobal playground\u2019s mission is to raise awareness and share resources with people of the developing world to create educational opportunities where they do not exist .\nwe partner with global contract manufacturers as well as odm service providers , to help you get things made .\nearlier this week it came out that he ' d raised $ 48 million for another fund called playground global , which will focus on providing support to young companies creating hardware devices .\nplayground global is a venture firm and product studio created to support the entrepreneurs navigating the next frontier of technology and building the companies and industries of tomorrow . robotics is a core part of the firm\u2019s portfolio .\none of those companies , an after - market car tech startup called nauto , announced today that it had closed a $ 12 million series a round led by playground global with participation from draper nexus and index ventures .\nand what would a company called playground be without a , well , playground ? a big silver slide and wooden swingset structure are located right near the entrance .\nconstruction on the library and media center at siana girls\u2019 high school is complete and global playground\u2019s community partners are working on connecting the school to the electric grid and furnishing the center . the building will open in january 2018 .\ndata collective led the new round in nervana . allen & co . , ame cloud ventures , andy rubin\u2019s playground global , the cme group , draper fisher jurvetson , fuel capital , lux capital , and omidyar network also participated .\nthe four co - founded playground global , a startup\naccelerator ,\nin 2015 . that ' s techspeak for a company that helps nurture young startups by providing support like mentorship , office space , and - - in the case of playground , which works mostly with hardware startups - - machinery for prototyping .\nglobal playground currently has two ongoing projects : a library and media center at a girls\u2019 secondary school in narok county , kenya and six classrooms , a library , and two offices at bandajuma primary school in bo district , sierra leone .\nspecifically , this latest funding is for \u201cplayground ventures affiliates ii\u201d . two previous playground ventures filings at the sec include playground ventures , which is from 2015 and covers the $ 242 million raise ; and playground ventures ii , which dates from november 2016 and is the filing to raise $ 500 million . we\u2019ll update this as we learn more .\nup to now , playground has served as a vehicle for backing some big ideas .\nin some cases , the companies have been incubated and have playground\u2019s support and network access in exchange for equity , but no investment . in other cases , playground has invested .\n\u201cthey\u2019re the only company i found to be simplifying the utility and application of augmented and virtual reality technology into a fun , accessible , and portable system that will wow kids and adults alike . \u201d - andy rubin , managing director at playground global\nmark says that playground is uniquely positioned to help overcome the challenges that today\u2019s entrepreneurs face .\nrubin created playground global , a new venture - capital fund and hardware incubator that closed a $ 300 million round on monday . part of its mission is betting on the next big thing ,\nthe thing beyond the mobile or the tablet ,\nrubin said .\nat the same time , rubin will be returning to redpoint ventures , where he incubated android , as a venture partner and will spend at least one day at the firm to research potential investments in tech companies . redpoint was one of the first investors in playground global .\nduring mark\u2019s time at playground , he has noticed that hardware entrepreneurs have a different mettle about them .\nthe following roles are open on the playground team and some of the startups we host at our facility .\nrelatively speaking , $ 15 million a modest figure : since 2015 , it looks like the playground group , which includes the playground global incubator and playground ventures , has disclosed about $ 242 million in funding as part of a projected $ 300 million fundraise , and what appears to be a bigger plan to raise $ 500 million . we have contacted the company to ask if it can elaborate more on whether this $ 15 million is one more segment in that wider effort , or if it is for another , different purpose .\nsubpac is based in los angeles , with pilot offices in toronto and london , in addition to offices in palo alto on the playground global campus . in the coming years , subpac seeks to establish offices in other key cultural centers around the globe .\nthis is a cultural revolution , \u201d claims alexiou .\nthe team\u2019s robot , a 5 - foot - tall biped named schaft , now stands sentry in playground\u2019s lobby .\na few months later , rubin launched playground global\u2014not just a new company but , he says , a new kind of company . part of what makes playground unusual is the way it\u2019s structured . it has some qualities of an incubator and some qualities of a consulting firm , but it\u2019s neither , really . playground invests in hardware startups , yes . but instead of just providing funding and advice , rubin offers them a centralized , all - star engineering department , staffed by seasoned technologists he\u2019s worked with at google , general magic , apple , and elsewhere . this team works side by side with playground\u2019s startups , building the hardware and software that will power their intelligent machines .\nhe started playground to help other entrepreneurs build the next hit products so that they can have that experience , too .\ndescribing his management style as \u201csuper casual , \u201d andy says playground is designed to empower everyone to contribute new ideas .\njustin miller , connectedyard ' s ceo , says one of the biggest benefits to joining playground is recruiting and attracting talent .\nplayground global is the third firm mark has had a hand in launching . in 2009 , mark started in venture capital at andreessen horowitz , joining as the first employee . after a hiatus at stanford\u2019s business school , he rejoined andreessen horowitz as marc andreessen\u2019s chief of staff . later , mark co - founded early - stage vc firm a capital .\ncables hang from the ceiling at regular intervals all across the office , so anyone can jack into playground\u2019s network from any location .\nconnectedyard , one of playground ' s portfolio companies , used the lab to build prototypes for phin , its smart pool care product .\nyou guys remember andy rubin , right ? he was one of our favorites personalities , and he happened to also play a major role in the making of android . it\u2019s sad to no longer see him at google , but you can be sure he is very active in the industry . rubin launched an investing hardware incubator named playground global , and he is overlooking new companies from there .\nplayground , whose backers include google and redpoint ventures , wants to be part of the next wave of hardware companies . right now , playground has more than two dozen investments , including castar , working on augmented reality glasses , and connectedyard , which has a smart pool care product .\neager to move beyond smartphones , rubin starts playground , a company that aims to create a manufacturing and development platform for ai - equipped devices .\nin august , meanwhile , intel snapped up nervana systems , a playground - funded deep - learning startup in a deal valued at around $ 408 million .\nwith titanium 3d printers , electrostatic charge tables , and a giant slide , playground global lives up to it\u2019s a name . here we take you on a tour of android operating system inventor andy rubin\u2019s hardware startup incubator that\u2019s backed by a $ 300 million fund . check out how the whimsical space lets scrappy hackers compete with facebook and google to recruit top talent . if techies are all peter pans , this is the lost boys\u2019 clubhouse .\nat playground , andy is also reunited with bruce leak and peter barrett , who he worked with at webtv , the world\u2019s first television - based internet service .\nsince leaving google in 2014 , android co - founder andy rubin has been working on a mysterious new company named playground global . at code mobile in august last year , rubin described the firm as a way to\namplify ideas\n\u2014 which sounds cool but is frustratingly vague . information about the company has been leaking out drip by drip , but now , with the help of a blog post from rubin , we ' re finally getting a clearer picture of just how ambitious its goals are .\nwith this in mind , playground wants to help create the gadgets of the future by offering companies a library of ready - made hardware and software allowing anyone to build the next big thing .\ncloud services are a great way to reduce initial capital costs and get to market faster . our partners in this category will offer their cloud services at a reduced cost to playground portfolio companies .\n\u201cthat\u2019s exactly the sweet spot , \u201d playground global partner bruce leak told re / code . \u201cwe all realize autonomous driving is the future , but how do we get there ? working with oems is a good strategy ; it\u2019s just a long , hard path to revenue . but it\u2019s a nice insight nauto has \u2014 the automotive industry wants to work with proven leaders in the field . [ so ] the company just said we have to get millions of miles of experience . the only way to do that is to have people behind the wheel . \u201d\nprior to co - founding playground , andy led google\u2019s robotics and automation division , where , among other things , he oversaw the team that earned the highest score in the first darpa robotics challenge trial .\nventure partner mark valdez is responsible for driving playground\u2019s investment activities . he seeks out startups that will change what we think is possible and that will create new experiences and capabilities in a converged physical and digital world .\nnotably , en route to raising $ 300 million to date , playground has picked up a number of strategic backers like google , hp and foxconn , which together with others put in $ 48 million towards the running total .\non thursday , playground opened its doors to press for one of the first public tours of its headquarters . the location is fitting : fry ' s has long been an iconic destination for silicon valley ' s tinkerers and engineers .\nplayground ventures \u2014 the vc fund co - founded by android inventor and former google exec andy rubin that sits alongside an eponymous incubator / startup studio and is making some big bets in areas like artificial intelligence and new generations of hardware\u2013 is raising more money . a form d filed with the sec notes that playground ventures is in the process of adding another $ 15 million into its coffers . the filing notes that none of the sum has yet to be raised .\nplayground\u2019s ambitions extend far beyond building individual gadgets or even individual companies . rubin wants playground to become the factory that creates the standard building blocks\u2014the basic quartermaster\u2019s inventory of components\u2014for the ai - infused future . and he wants to open up this platform of hardware and software tools so that anyone , not just the companies he works with directly , can create an intelligent device . if he\u2019s successful , playground stands to have the same kind of impact on smart machines that android had on smartphones , providing the technological infrastructure for thousands of products and giving a generation of entrepreneurs the ability to build a smart drone . or a house\u2019s worth of intelligent appliances . or , hell , a full - fledged robot .\nif that happens , rubin\u2019s company stands to benefit in two ways : first , when those entrepreneurs are ready to launch their companies , they\u2019re likely to want to work with playground , giving the incubator an early opportunity to invest . but even more crucially , it will implant playground\u2019s technology at the heart of a new generation of products . this is the grandest ambition of playground : to create a common infrastructure for thousands of devices , much as windows did for pcs and android did for smartphones . \u201csome kind of standardized framework could unlock the next generation of interesting things , \u201d says jeff brody of redpoint ventures , who has known rubin for more than a decade . \u201cthat\u2019s the big , big idea behind all this . \u201d\nandy rubin is looking for another big round of funding for his hardware incubator , playground ventures . according to an sec filing that popped up yesterday ( via dan primack ) , the android founder is looking to raise up to $ 500 million \u2014 rubin\u2019s name is listed alongside fellow playground founders peter barrett , matt hershenson and bruce leak . this follows a $ 300 million funding round that closed just about this time last year , with rubin stating that the money would go toward investments in startups .\nplayground ' s office has the typical tech startup vibe : a row of old motorcycles are on display inside the building\nto inspire great design ,\nsays leak . there are several old arcade and pinball games , including pac man and star wars .\nfounded by alexiou and longtime partner todd chernecki , the privately held company has announced the close of $ 6 million in series a financing . receiving the bulk of its funding from rubin\u2019s playground global and azure capital , subpac has also attracted a slate of industry leaders who have united to engineer this innovative sound movement . additional investors in the tech startup include nba superstar carmelo anthony \u2019s m7 tech partners , renowned dj richie hawtin , and dada life . the $ 6 million series is earmarked for further development as the brand aims to significantly disrupt the music and tech landscape . \u201csubpac opened my eyes to the power of physical sound and it will absolutely change the way people experience music , vr and cinema , \u201d stated rubin .\nat the same time , the company is announcing it has nabbed new funding from three prominent investors : shasta ventures , redpoint ventures and andy rubin\u2019s playground . with the new cash , eero has now raised more than $ 40 million despite having yet to ship its first product .\nrubin has been focused on playground since exiting google in 2014 . the firm , in rubin\u2019s words , is focused on the tech \u201cafter smartphones and tablets , \u201d which is in keeping with the largely mysterious tone he\u2019s thus far taken with the project built to \u201camplify ideas . \u201d\nwith playground , rubin is clearly more interested in everything all at once , and looking to play an integral role in the next step in consumer technologies . and now , with the filing from yesterday , the company is looking to take the next major step toward funding it .\n\u201cthey knowingly take on product development and distribution challenges that you never encounter when building software - only companies . we built playground not just to be a capital provider but also to provide entrepreneurs the resources , team , and community that can help them tackle these challenges head on . \u201d\nplayground ' s headquarters is large enough to hold 30 startups and is fully equipped with all the tools and equipment a company might need to create .\nwe have thermoplastic and multimaterial printers , laser cutters , cnc machines , metal sintering 3d printers , spectrum analyzers , network test equipment , rf test chambers , [ and ] optic labs ,\nwrites rubin . in addition to the dozen startups it ' s already working with , playground will also build its own products \u2014 rubin mentions a dashboard camera that will be given away for free in exchange for users ' data .\nplayground , though , will go one step further , also offering its own hardware : sensors and components that companies can simply click into their product , created by a division in the company named the studio . a report from wired on playground gives the example of a drone startup that needs a new microphone array : instead of having to do the research themselves and find the best mics , they just ask the studio .\nit\u2019s modular hardware ,\nrubin tells wired .\na couple of years from now , you could roll in here with an idea , and we could just rearrange these modules .\nrubin ' s description sound a little fantastical , bringing to mind the ai computers that control homes or even whole planets in sci - fi books and movies . however , as the verge ' s own dan seifert pointed out recently , our smartphones have already powered a quiet revolution , enabling a network of products and devices that are woven into our lives \u2014 everything from spotify to apple pay . and as one of the pioneers of android , an os with roughly 85 percent of the global smartphone market , rubin perhaps has better reason than most to be confident in his ability to create the future .\nthe co - founders have impressive resumes . in 2005 , rubin , who is now playground ' s ceo , sold a small startup called android to google for around $ 50 million . now , that operating system powers almost nine out of every 10 smartphones on the planet . rubin also ran google ' s robotics division , until leaving in 2014 .\nfor the near future , that platform will be available only to the companies that playground invests in\u2014after all , rubin says , the whole point is to help his in - house startups build products more quickly and successfully than their competitors . but eventually , he plans to start opening up the platform to anyone , much as he gave away android to any manufacturer who wanted to use it . \u201ci\u2019m a strong believer in incubating an idea , developing it to a certain point , and then freeing it , \u201d he says . \u201cafter it\u2019s freed , anybody can do whatever they want with it . \u201d he foresees a time when any kid with a kickstarter can use playground\u2019s tools , creating a new generation of smart - hardware entrepreneurs .\ntaken together , the assembled companies resemble something like an ocean\u2019s eleven \u2013style team of specialists , each contributing their unique talents to a grand caper . along with startups specializing in ai and drones , playground has optics covered ( thanks to an investment in castar , which makes an augmented reality headset similar to microsoft\u2019s hololens ) as well as the internet of things ( with an investment in connectedyard , which makes a wi - fi - and bluetooth - equipped pool monitor ) . and these are just the startups that rubin will discuss publicly\u2014there are a dozen total . while all these companies hustle to bring their own products to market , they\u2019re enabling playground to begin developing its library of hardware components , software , and shared knowledge along the way .\nand that\u2019s just the kind of platform rubin hopes to build with playground\u2014providing all the basic hardware and software components so entrepreneurs can concentrate on generating interesting devices . those components come courtesy of the studio , which plays a role for playground\u2019s startups similar to the one the q department plays for james bond . if you\u2019re building a drone and need the best available microphone array , the seasoned technologists in the studio will simply give it to you . ( and they\u2019ll know what next year\u2019s microphone arrays will look like , so you can be sure your design is future - proof . ) \u201cit\u2019s modular hardware , \u201d rubin says . \u201ca couple of years from now , you could roll in here with an idea , and we could just rearrange these modules . \u201d\nanother co - founder is bruce leak , who came from apple , where he created the quicktime software for movies and music . he also co - founded webtv . there ' s also matt hershenson , who helped rubin co - found his old company danger , and peter barrett , who serves as playground ' s cto and pioneered video compression software and cd - rom games .\nthen there ' s the thing rubin is working on . he ' s not only the ceo of playground , he ' s also a client . one of the portfolio companies is a still - secretive consumer electronics startup called essential . rubin is the ceo , and in march , he teased that the company is working on a smartphone that runs on , what else , android .\na vision of the future , he says , waiting for it to arrive is like being stuck in traffic . \u201cwhen i have an intuition about how something should be , i try to figure out why it can\u2019t be that way today , \u201d he says . that\u2019s why he designed playground to remove any barrier to the creative impulses of his portfolio startups . several of the firms are housed in playground\u2019s headquarters . bruce leak , a cofounder who worked with rubin at apple , general magic , and webtv , says the underlying theme is : you never have to ask permission . each company is given desks and a conference room , but if they ever want to relocate , they\u2019re free to do so . cables hang from the ceiling at regular intervals , so anyone can jack into playground\u2019s network from any location . if they need a new lens or a 3 - d - printed part , they can head to one of two fabrication labs run by a former apple laptop designer and a former spacex engineer . for more complex needs , the startups can file a request with the studio , which inhabits a patchwork of desks near the front of the open floor .\nrubin is typically tight - lipped about his plans\u2014he refused to comment , for instance , on a recent report in the informa\u00adtion that he\u2019s building a new android phone . when pressed , he says he is in fact working on a dashcam , which he plans to give away in exchange for its data\u2014potentially allowing playground to build a real - time visual map of the world . and he has other ideas , he says , \u201cthat i\u2019m not willing to talk about . \u201d those who\u2019ve spoken with him about his plans walk away enraptured . \u201cwhen you see the ideas they\u2019re working on\u2014they\u2019re all high - quality , and many of them can be revolutionary , \u201d says david wallerstein , tencent\u2019s chief exploration officer . \u201cwithin three to five years , it\u2019s impossible that playground won\u2019t release something that\u2019ll just blow our minds . \u201d\nhowever , the end goal of playground is more ambitious than just a supercharged startup incubator . ultimately , the company wants to create a whole new infrastructure connecting the world ' s gadgets . from its description , this sounds like an operating system for the internet of things ( something that companies including google and huawei are already working on ) , but connected to a cloud computer that has\nmature deep - learning capabilities\nand adjusts to users ' needs on the fly .\nwhy ? everyone likes to back a winning team , and by virtue of rubin\u2019s experience with android and google , and the impressive backgrounds of others on the team ( including the creator of quicktime , the co - creator of danger , the creator of the first big video codec and many others ) , playground has one of the best track records around . and getting involved at the lp level gives these companies a chance to work early on with startups that have the potential to become big .\ntriumphantly as he walks into playground\u2019s conference room . he has a reputation for coming off as remote , but now\u2014lanky and balding , dressed in an aggressively unassuming sweatshirt and jeans\u2014he radiates gee - whiz enthusiasm . \u201ci made you pancakes ! with the push of a button ! \u201d he announces , brandishing a plate of three doughy disks . rubin collects gadgets of all kinds , and today he has brought in his latest acquisition\u2014a shiny metal rectangle , about the size of a subwoofer , that cranks out flapjacks . rubin rolls two of them into cylinders and gobbles them down . not bad .\nplayground itself is a combination of a venture fund , startup incubator , and a hardware and software company , with $ 300 million to invest , and a dozen companies already on its books . in a blog post , rubin describes how his first company , danger , spent $ 240 million in 2001 to create a smartphone , and how that same project today would cost just $ 3 million . this , he says , is why\nthe pendulum of innovation is shifting from software back to hardware , or , more specifically , hardware that uses software to do interesting things .\ntake artificial intelligence , for example . neural networks are everywhere in the tech world at the moment , and the industry ' s biggest companies \u2014 including facebook , google , and microsoft \u2014 have beefed up their ai teams to create new products and improve existing services . so how does a startup compete with that sort of deep knowledge ? the answer is to have a catalog of pre - made ai tools that companies can pick and choose from . playground wants to offer these tools , using them to take the pressure off startups in the same way that android enabled smartphone manufacturers to build new phones without worrying about software .\nfor rubin and co . , with their formidable pedigrees , playground is a test to see if lightning can strike again . silicon valley used to be a hardware town , but as the internet began to take over our lives , the focus moved over to bits . social networks and apps became the rage . but in the last few years , there ' s been a shift back to atoms . google and amazon have hits with the google home and echo , smart home hubs that serve as digital assistants for your house . and now there ' s internet - connected everything - - refrigerators , cars , coffee makers , and , um , condom rings .\nthe result , i imagine , is what rubin\u2019s brain would look like if it were somehow transformed into real estate\u2014a hive of ideas , all scrambling to get out into the world and make the largest possible impact . during my two - day visit in december , the entire office , a hangarlike space next to a fry\u2019s electronics superstore , was suffused with giddy impatience . nervana , which builds semiconductors for neural networks , was on the cusp of launching a new cloud service that would let anyone access on - demand ai\u2014for instance , to comb through reams of financial data to discover fraud , or millions of anonymized health records to track the spread of a disease . paul beard , founder of another playground startup called \u00b5avionix , was meeting with leak to discuss how to turn a lightweight transponder he\u2019d developed into a system that could track every drone in the world in real time . 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35 mn .\nyou may have already requested this item . please select ok if you would like to proceed with this request anyway .\n# wall street journal ( new york , n . y . : 1889 )\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 .\nmost people don\u2019t understand that sound is a physical medium \u2014 knowing the physicality already exists within music , subpac just allows you to feel it . \u201d\nfrom unforgettable classics to contemporary hits , there is a perfect record for every feeling , occasion or moment in our lives . playlists present a collection of songs that reflect a diversity of emotions , naturally drawing reference to memorable experiences that shaped the way we see and understand the world around us . what defines timeless music is that special feeling it ignites each time you hear it . as an expressive artistry tied so deeply to the spirit , its impact is often indescribable .\nnow , there is a new technology that allows both fans and creators to enjoy the physical components of music that add even greater depth to its meaning . grammy award - winning producer timbaland and google android co - creator andy rubin have teamed up with a decorated roster of investors to reimagine the way musicians and fans feel music . subpac is immersive physical - sound technology that expands the audio concept of music into a fully - immersive experience .\nunveiling two unique product offerings , the subpac m2 , a wearable vest , and the subpac s2 , a mobile seat - back device , subpac is set to pioneer a new physical - sound category that transcends the listening experience of headphones and second - screen devices .\nthe wearable technology interprets the way your body perceives sound , adjusting audio frequencies to optimize the feeling .\nspace . merging the mechanics of crafting dynamic productions with the physical element of subpac technology , the multiplatinum hit - maker believes this venture simply marks the beginning of a necessary shift within the industry .\ni ' m always looking for deeper ways to connect with my fans and artists ; subpac gives that deeper connection , \u201d timbaland told forbes .\nsubpac allows my music to touch people in a whole new way , and people need to feel music .\nspent years inside countless studios , studying and researching some of the best sound engineers in the world . today , subpac is currently used by thousands of studios in the u . s . with plans to expand into studios worldwide . \u201cwe understand that the impact of music and sound is massive , and the way people are experiencing it is just a fraction of what\u2019s possible , \u201d stated alexiou .\nwe see this as a new way for artists and musicians to express themselves and translate their creativity . \u201d\nwe hope that when you see the subpac logo , you understand you\u2019re going to experience music a lot deeper than you would ever imagine . \u201d\nsubpac is currently available online with the subpac m2 retailing for $ 349 and subpac s2 for $ 299 . \u201ctimbaland and andy rubin have both moved culture in significant ways , \u201d stated alexiou . \u201cthey , along with our other partners , will play leading roles in subpac ' s mission to bring the feeling of music and sound to the world . \u201d\nandy rubin unleashed android on the world . now watch him do the same with ai | wired\nandy rubin unleashed android on the world . now watch him do the same with ai\nsubscribe now to get 6 months for $ 5 - plus a free portable phone charger .\na couple of years ago , andy rubin\u2014the celebrated creator of android and until recently the head of google\u2019s mobile internet efforts\u2014helped his wife , rie , build a bakery in a decommissioned train station in los altos , california . they called it voyageur du temps , french for time traveler . as the name suggests , the bakery conveys visitors to an earlier era\u2014by painstakingly re - creating the flavors and textures of classic european pastry . to pull this off , the rubins went so far as to hire chefs from japan , where traditional baking techniques are rigorously studied , and to purchase a rare bongard cervap oven , one of only two on the west coast .\nthe project was typical rubin , in that it involved throwing an almost comical amount of money , energy , and engineering talent at a hobby , just for the fun of it . but it was also atypical rubin , in that he usually marshals such resources to build artifacts from the future\u2014like the robotic arm and the retinal scanner he\u2019s installed in his house . even at his backward - \u00adlooking bakery , rubin couldn\u2019t resist adding some forward - leaning touches . he hand - coded the point - of - sale system . he began writing software for a \u201cclosed cash\u201d device that could receive payment , dole out change , and log transactions without a cashier\u2019s intervention . and he built a private meeting room in the back , complete with a homemade magnetized lock system .\nnow that rubin had shepherded smartphones from concept to phenomenon , they no longer held much interest . as an engineering problem , they had been solved . sure , entrepreneurs kept launching new apps , but for someone who considered engineering an art , that was like adding a few brushstrokes atop layers of dried paint . rubin wanted to touch canvas again\u2014and he could see a fresh one unfurling in front of him .\nrubin has a theory that humanity is on the cusp of a new computing age . just as ms - dos gave way to macintosh and windows , which gave way to the web , which gave way to smartphones , he thinks the forces are in place to begin a decades - long transition to the next great platform : artificial intelligence .\ngoogle , facebook , and microsoft have collectively spent billions to fund the development of neural networks that can understand human speech or recognize faces in photos . and over the next decade ai is bound to grow more powerful , capable of tasks we can\u2019t imagine today . soon , rubin figures , it will be available as a cloud service , powering thousands of gadgets and machines . just as practically every device today contains software of some kind , it could soon be nearly impossible to buy a device without some kind of ai inside . it\u2019s hard to imagine precisely what that future will look like , but for a rough idea , think about the difference between your car and a self - driving car ; now apply that difference to every object you own . a tv set that translates shows into any language in real time . a security system that can distinguish between your spouse and a burglar . ovens that know when your food is perfectly cooked .\nin 2013 , rubin discussed his restlessness with larry page , and\u2014as rubin recounts it\u2014the two men agreed it was time for a change . that march , rubin stepped down from android . ( not every account paints that decision as quite so mutual ; bloomberg businessweek described page as \u201cforcing rubin\u2019s hand . \u201d ) for a year , rubin spun up google\u2019s new robotics division , but he quickly realized that google\u2019s goals , which reportedly involve creating humanoid assistants , would take a decade of basic research .\nrubin couldn\u2019t wait that long . \u201che\u2019s intolerant of the current state of the world , \u201d says marc andreessen , a close friend and adviser to rubin . \u201candy sees what the world can be like in five , 10 , 15 years , and then he sees the world today and thinks , \u2018holy lord , we aren\u2019t there yet ? \u2019\u201d\nantsy futurists in silicon valley have several options for bringing their visions to life , but none of them appealed to rubin . he could have stayed at google\u2014or joined any of the other large companies investing in ai\u2014but he felt that even the most adventurous conglomerate was fundamentally too bureaucratic and risk - averse . he could have joined a vc firm or a hardware incubator like highway1 , but he didn\u2019t want to merely fund and advise companies that were building the future\u2014he wanted to build it himself . at the same time , he wasn\u2019t eager to create just another startup ; after the phenomenal success of android , doing so would have felt anticlimactic .\nrubin left google in 2014\u2014a departure that friends say gave his always overclocked ambition an extra kick . \u201ci think he would love for larry page to look back in five years and say , \u2018oh my god , i made a mistake in letting that guy go , \u2019\u201d andreessen says .\nthe fundamental idea , rubin says , is to create what he calls an idea amplifier\u2014a system that quickly turns concepts into products with maximum impact . it\u2019s a fitting goal for some\u00adone as impatient as rubin , a way of pressing fast - forward to deliver the future a little bit ahead of schedule . there\u2019s another term for a contraption like that : you might just call it a time machine .\nrubin has a long history of building , and littering his workplaces with , robots .\na sculpture of iron man made by the thai artist mai sudjai , who fashions sci - fi characters out of scrap metal , next to an electric motorcycle .\nthe machine shop , where hardware startups have access to the latest fabrication equipment .\nrubin has cultivated this sense of childlike wonder ever since 1978 , when , as a high school student in chappaqua , new york , he hooked a remote control for a kenner r2 - d2 up to his computer and wrote a routine that sent the droid wheeling down the hall and into his brother\u2019s room . \u201cwhen you\u2019re a kid programming computers , you\u2019re in your own world , \u201d he says . \u201cbut when you start interfacing it with r2 - d2 toys , it brings it out of that world and into the real world . \u201d\nrubin\u2019s fascination with robots is storied\u2014he named his first two companies after them . ( before android , he named danger in reference to the robot from lost in space . ) so it\u2019s a little ironic that his first company that isn\u2019t named for robots is the one that might actually bring them into widespread existence .\nhere\u2019s how he sees it happening . much of the energy in ai today is focused on building out massive neural networks , a task that involves gathering copious amounts of data . right now , most of that data comes from the internet . facebook culls through uploaded pictures to identify faces in photographs ; google\u2019s rankbrain pores over search activity to parse unfamiliar queries ; microsoft\u2019s skype translator ingests hundreds of translated web pages and captioned videos to convert conversations from spanish to english . but , easy as it may be to forget this , there is an entire universe outside of the internet . for ai to reach its true potential , rubin argues , we need to bring it into the physical world . and the way to do that is to create thousands of devices that pull information from their environment : text and images , sure , but also sound , location , weather , and other sensory data . rubin wants to fill the world with these data - gathering machines , the better to feed and train those massive neural networks . this will create a virtuous feedback loop\u2014new machines will make the underlying ai smarter , which will allow for even better machines .\n\u201ci don\u2019t believe in skynet . in general , that technology is used for good , \u201d rubin says .\nit\u2019s easier than ever to build these kinds of smart\u2014or at least smartish\u2014devices . sensors and cpus are cheap , and chinese manufacturers are eager to work with small - batch startups . but \u201ceasier than ever\u201d still translates to \u201cincredibly difficult . \u201d that\u2019s because there\u2019s a huge difference between building a prototype and mass - producing a commercial product .\nthat\u2019s true for even the simplest piece of hardware . let\u2019s say you want to build a basic dashcam\u2014a video camera that sits on a car\u2019s dashboard and starts recording as soon as the car is in motion . ( these are already popular in russia , where limited auto insurance means that drivers are vigorous about proving their innocence in any accident . ) let\u2019s also say you\u2019d like it to track the car\u2019s location and automatically upload its footage . the first thing you\u2019ll need is a system - on - a - chip , or soc\u2014a semiconductor that contains the cpu and peripherals like an interface for an sd card . you\u2019ll probably want an lcd . you\u2019ll need a camera module , of course , with an image processor . you\u2019ll have to have a power - management circuit , which connects to the battery . you\u2019ll need a gps chip , which is attached to an antenna . and you\u2019ll also need a wireless interface , probably a usb attachment to a qualcomm chip or something similar ; that will require another antenna . and that\u2019s just the electrical system ! you\u2019ll have to make similar decisions about the design as well as the software . you\u2019ll want the whole thing to be as small as possible , and you\u2019ll want it to run efficiently so it doesn\u2019t drain the battery . of course , you\u2019ll want to make sure you\u2019re getting the most reliable components at the best possible price . but because your dashcam won\u2019t hit the market for another year or so , today\u2019s components will already be obsolete . so you need to predict what those components will look like a year from now and design your dashcam accordingly . if you guess wrong , your dashcam will die before it ever ships to stores .\nright now , every hardware entrepreneur must answer these questions on their own\u2014a burden that distracts them from actually building products . fortunately , rubin has been here before . before the release of android , smartphone makers faced a similarly byzantine set of challenges . ( how do you manage memory ? download content from the web ? host third - party apps ? ) by giving away its operating system , android freed manufacturers from worrying about any of that stuff , resulting in an explosion of smartphone models .\nandy rubin has a track record of being early and setting the template for major technology trends . \u2014victoria tang\ntwenty - three years before facebook , rubin hones his coding skills in college by running an early social network called spies in the wire .\nas an engineer at the apple spinoff general magic , rubin helps create magic cap , an operating system for early handhelds that is years ahead of its time . it includes a prototype of the virtual keyboards used on phones today .\nas a cofounder of danger , rubin unveils the hiptop\u2014aka the t - mobile sidekick\u2014which introduces now - familiar features like always - on connectivity , cloud storage , and a rudimentary app store .\nrubin launches android , a comprehensive , open source mobile operating system . android goes on to be acquired by \u00adgoogle\u2014and to become the biggest smartphone platform on the planet .\nrubin puts $ 100 , 000 into sebastian thrun\u2019s efforts to build a self - driving car\u2014resulting in a victory at the 2005 darpa grand challenge . thrun goes on to head google\u2019s autonomous car program .\nat this point , that big , big idea may sound familiar . for the past several years , technol\u00adogists have heralded the dawn of the internet of things\u2014networked thermostats , lightbulbs , refrigerators , and other gizmos that talk to one another . companies like google , apple , and samsung have all built proprietary ecosystems to enable that communication and are racing to convince manufacturers to build products for them . but rubin says they have it backward ; ecosystems arise to support popular products , not the other way around . play\u00adground\u2019s first step is to provide startups with the tech\u00adnology to build new devices ; the network will emerge later . \u201call these investments i\u2019m doing , all these modules , all this tech\u2014it\u2019s all planting the seeds for the next ecosystem , \u201d he says .\nto extend the oceans metaphor , rubin and his three cofounders are the grizzled veterans , coming together to engineer one last big score . in addition to leak , rubin has enlisted peter barrett , a collaborator since his general magic days , and matt hershenson , one of his danger cofounders . rubin has also pulled together a group of high - rolling financiers ; the endeavor is supported by a $ 300 million venture capital fund , whose investors include google , hp , foxconn , redpoint ventures , and tencent , the chinese internet - services company .\nbut rubin has never been satisfied to play the distant mastermind . so it\u2019s not surprising to learn that , in addition to his platform , rubin is building actual products himself . he is , after all , creating the software and hardware to power each of his startup companies\u2019 tech ; why shouldn\u2019t he use that ip to make something of his own ?\nthe future\u2014thousands of robots whizzing around , all connected to a networked intelligence that humans can\u2019t fully understand\u2014may not sound like everyone\u2019s idea of progress . philosopher nick bostrom has argued that the coming era of what he calls \u201csuperintel\u00adligence\u201d represents a potential existential threat , a concern that\u2019s been repeated and endorsed by such technologists as elon musk , stephen hawking , and bill gates . rubin dismisses those fears with a certainty that borders on faith . \u201ci don\u2019t believe in skynet or any of that stuff , \u201d he says . \u201ci believe , in general , that technology is used for good . \u201d\nthe more immediate danger for rubin is that his current path puts him directly in competition with some of the biggest tech companies in the world . microsoft has already built a cloud platform to collect and make sense out of sensor data ; it reportedly receives a trillion pieces of data every week . google has open - sourced a version of its ai software engine , called tensorflow . facebook took a similar step in december , releasing the designs for the server that runs its own ai operations . and elon musk recently started a nonprofit called openai , pulling together top researchers to create open - sourced artificial intelligence \u201cin the way that is most likely to benefit humanity as a whole . \u201d"]}
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", "topic": 23}], "title": "funnies inc .", "paragraphs": ["motion picture funnies weekly vol 1 : ( 1939 - 1939 ) ( published by first funnies , inc . )\nmotion picture funnies weekly # 1 ( first funnies , inc . , 1939 ) | lot # 41054 | heritage auctions\nmotion picture funnies weekly # 1 ( first funnies , inc . , 1939 ) | lot # 91177 | heritage auctions\ncategory : first funnies , inc . | marvel database | fandom powered by wikia\nmotion picture funnies weekly # 1 ( first funnies , inc . , 1939 ) cgc fn - 5 . 5 slightly brittle pages . . . .\nmotion picture funnies weekly # 1 ( first funnies , inc . , 1939 ) cgc apparent vg 4 . 0 moderate ( p ) brittle pages . . . .\nnew world sells marvel to the andrews group , inc . ; toy biz inc . incorporates in the\nthe darwin awards for the world funnies and stupidest dead . do you agree ?\nmotion picture funnies weekly no . 1 ( 1939 ) , art by fred schwab\nprincipal subsidiaries : marvel comics , inc . ; fleer corporation ; toy biz , inc . ( 46 percent ) ; dubble bubble confectionery products .\n\u00a9 2018 iconology inc . all rights reserved . mutated by gamma radiation in nyc\nfrom marvel mystery comics 8 - 10 , copyright 1940 by timely publications , inc .\ncrunchyroll - forum - the darwin awards for the world funnies and stupidest dead . do you agree ?\na vr game that ' s definitely worth your time - just in time , inc .\ncopyright \u00a9 1996 - 2018 lone star comics inc . character images copyright \u00a9 their respective owners .\n) . funnies , inc . was formed from former staff of centaur who had left their old jobs with the dreams of foudning their own publishing company . lacking the finances to do this , they fell back to the option of creating stories for others to own and publish . since the existing four comic companies already had creative teams producing work for them to publish , funnies , inc needed to find someone new .\na vr game that ' s definitely worth your time - just in time , inc . - youtube\nif job simulator & superhot had a baby | just in time inc . psvr review ( giveaway )\nfounding fathers funnies : non - stop historical hilarity and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle . learn more\nin 1939 , with the emerging medium of comic books proving hugely popular , and the first superheroes setting the trend , goodman contracted with newly formed comic - book\npackager\n, funnies , inc . to supply material .\npowered by vbulletin\u00ae version 4 . 2 . 4 copyright \u00a9 2018 vbulletin solutions , inc . all rights reserved .\nmarvel entertainment , inc . .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\n\u201cmotion picture funnies weekly\u201d number 1 debuted in april 1939\u2026 and was quickly shelved . however , when pulp novel publisher martin goodman wanted to expand into comics , he farmed out the content - making to funnies , inc . expanding his black and white story for a 12 - page , color format , everett\u2019s \u201chere is the sub - mariner ! \u201d ( shortened to \u201cthe sub - mariner\u201d ) once again saw print , in \u201cmarvel comics\u201d number 1 ( oct . 1939 ) .\nmarvel entertainment , inc . .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nentire contents trademarked ( \u00ae or \u2122 ) and copyrighted ( \u00a9 ) 1986 - 2018 by dark horse comics inc . and its respective licensors . dark horse , dark horse comics , and the dark horse logo are trademarks of dark horse comics , inc . , registered in various categories and countries .\nrandom house inc , 2016 . hrd . condition : new . new book . shipped from us within 10 to 14 business days . established seller since 2000 .\nrandom house inc , 2016 . hrd . condition : new . new book . shipped from us within 10 to 14 business days . established seller since 2000 .\ndaniels , les , marvel : five fabulous decades of the world ' s greatest comics , new york : harry n . abrams , inc . , 1991 .\nmarvel characters , inc . ; marvel entertainment group inc . ; marvel sales corp . ; mrv , inc . ; spider - man merchandising lp ( 50 % ) ; compania de juguetes mexicanos , s . a . de c . v . ( mexico ) ; marvel enterprises international ltd . ( united kingdom ) ; toy biz international ltd . ( hong kong ; 99 % ) ; marvel toys ltd . ( hong kong ) ; marvel enterprises japan k . k . ( japan ) .\nfor my\nreal life funnies\ncomic strips , i wandered the streets of new york city in search of life on the wing \u2014 telling people\u2019s stories in their own words , sketching them in their natural habitats .\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 .\nbill everett ' s hurricane was taken from the hardback reprint volume of marvel comics 1 . copyright 1990 by marvel entertainment group , inc . i do not know the original source although it may have actually been marvel comics 1 .\nthe original cover rough by everett survived in the files of funnies , inc . , along with the aforementioned copies of motion picture funnies weekly , various cover proofs and other souvenirs of those early days . we were able to obtain a copy of that rough , from which dean motter constructed a finished cover for this volume of the index . a reproduction of the original piece appears in full color on the back cover . the result of motter ' s efforts is a cover strikingly different from the others in the series which we have featured to date , one which accurately captures the feel of those vintage timely comics . motter often had occasion to comment on the strangeness of the experience of working from art nearly forty years old by an artist no longer living .\nbehind the scenes - hey ! that\u2019s not funny ! martin goodman decided to try and do comic books without the use of funnies inc . he got their top creators to work directly for him and also hired others like joe simon and jack kirby . lloyd jacquet said martin eventually made his pipsqueak cousin in law the editor and cut his shop out . jacquet became very bitter towards martin goodman as a result . oh , and as for the pipsqueaks name ? stanley lieber , better known as stan lee .\nsimilarly , when superman leapt into the american consciousness in a single bound in 1938 , opportunists leapt on the craze , including movie theaters , looking to attract young customers with comic book giveaways . everett was working for funnies , inc . at the time , which was packaging such a project . at 22 years of age , the artist and writer \u2013 resigned to toiling in the little respected comic book industry after his cockiness cost him lucrative newspaper and magazine work \u2013 was tasked with creating an 8 - page \u201csuper - hero\u201d story .\nradio giant clear channel is so committed to progressive talk radio that , this week , it will announce a partnership with the center for american progress , jones radio , and mss inc . , to conduct a nationwide search for the next progressive talk radio star .\nheads up ! just in time , inc . does slow - mo like no other vr game has before , dropping you into increasingly ridiculous missions as you try your best to prevent your clients ' certain demise ! incredibly unique , surprisingly charming , and definitely worth checking out . \u25ba enjoy the video ? subscribe for more ! - urltoken \u25ba check out just in time , inc . on steam : urltoken \u25ba follow my vr only steam curator page - urltoken \u25ba follow me on twitter for giveaways , gags , and more ! urltoken\nwhile i was studying , i worked in a large advertising agency , but i wasn ' t satisfied . i wanted to do newspaper work , so i landed a job on the new york herald tribune , after doing a turn on the art staff of the boston traveller . later i was the art director of a national magazine , but there my flare for cartooning was somewhat stifled , so i free lanced around until i broke into this field , as the art editor of funnies , inc . , the outfit that creates the features that appear in marvel comics .\nthe most valuable marvel title is also the third most valuable comic book in the world , behind the first appearance of superman in action comics # 1 and the first appearance of batman in detective comics # 27 . as a direct result of those characters\u2019 success , in october of 1939 , goodman put out 80 , 000 copies of his , and timely comics\u2019 , first comic effort , which was filled with content purchased from funnies , inc . marvel comics # 1 was an instant hit , selling out its initial printing and meriting a second printing of 800 , 000 copies , which also sold out .\nthat initial comic , cover - dated october 1939 , quickly sold out 80 , 000 copies , prompting goodman to produce a second printing , cover - dated november 1939 and identical except for a black bar in the inside - front - cover indicia over the october date , and the november date added at the end . that sold approximately 800 , 000 copies . [ 1 ] with a hit on his hands , goodman began assembling an in - house staff , hiring funnies , inc . writer - artist joe simon as editor . simon brought along his collaborator , artist jack kirby , followed by artist syd shores .\npublic company incorporated : 1939 as timely publications ; 1988 as toy biz inc . employees : 630 sales : $ 390 . 5 million ( 2005 ) stock exchanges : new york ticker symbol : mvl naic : 53311 lessors of nonfinancial intangible assets ( except copyrighted works ) ; 51113 book publishers\nfounding fathers funnies originally appeared as short stories in the back of bagge ' s apocalypse nerd . those shorts have all been collected here in this 86 page collection along with some new stories and bagge ' s notes on these figures . this is a brisk little collection as that 86 pages also includes 5 pages of the aforementioned notes .\namerica\u0092s founding fathers were brilliant , brave , forward thinking . . . and ridiculous , at least in the eyes of cartoonist and history buff peter bagge ! collecting all founding fathers funnies cartoons from apocalypse nerd and dark horse presents , this volume also delivers several brand - new stories and helpful biographical information on the colorful revolutionaries bagge respectfully skewers !\nin 1994 , marvel acquired the comic book distributor heroes world to use as its own exclusive distributor . as the industry\u2019s other major publishers made exclusive distribution deals with other companies , the ripple effect resulted in the survival of only one other major distributor in north america , diamond comic distributors inc . .\npuzzle fun\nis very similar to\nuncle joe ' s funnies\n, which was published by centaur in 1938 . it ' s a collection of cartoons ( many by paul gustavson ) , riddles , crosswords , and various puzzles . it also has the same strange dimensions , being midway between a digest and comic book in size .\nmotion picture funnies weekly # 1 ( first funnies , inc . , 1939 ) cgc fn - 5 . 5 slightly brittle pages . this historical rarity is noted as the first published appearance of bill everett ' s sub - mariner feature . the first eight pages of the story were presented , with a\nto be continued\ncaption in a box found on the last page ; when the story was featured again a few months later in marvel comics # 1 , that box was left blank , and the story continued for four more pages . designed as a theater giveaway , it never received wide distribution , and was thought to be used only under test circumstances . only a few copies of this book have surfaced over the years , with only six currently listed by cgc ; this is one of only four unrestored copies on that list . overstreet 2008 fn 6 . 0 value = $ 11 , 000 . cgc census 1 / 09 : 1 in 5 . 5 , 2 higher .\nlloyd jacquet was an editor for wheeler - nicholson\u2019s national allied publications and later centaur publications . in 1939 he resigned from the company and with jack binder started comic\nshop\nwith a crew of artists that worked for centaur . they called this shop funnies inc . among the artists were art director bill everett , carl burgos , paul gustavson , tom dixon , raymond gill , al anders , and ben thompson . the\nshop\nmade comics like a factory made cars . artists took turns doing layouts , pencils on the main figures , pencils on secondary figures , inks on the main figures , inks on secondary figures , then they would be lettered with the script .\ncentaur lasted from 1938 until 1940 , with the flagship titles being amazing man , amazing mystery funnies , and funny pages . however , the indicia of amf 1 ( 8 / 38 ) lists\ncentaur publications , inc\nas the publisher , and the indicia of a - man ( 9 / 39 ) lists\ncomic corporation of america\nas the publisher . ( for reference sake , funny pages switched from ultem to centaur pubs with v2 n6 in 3 / 38 ) . the arrow was the only centaur title to last beyond the demise of centaur and with issue 3 the publisher switched from centaur to cca ( which , incidentally , may explain why # 3 is scarcer ) .\nthat\u2019s because this graphic narrative of our country\u2019s birth , titled\ntaxes , the tea party , and those revolting rebels : a history in comics of the american revolution\n, is illustrated by stan mack . and stan is one of the founding fathers of contemporary cartoon reportage , having created stan mack ' s real life funnies for the village voice back in the mid - 1970s .\ni have a very special offer for my dummie funnies fans . it is a product i have been using myself and fully endorse : the amazing helicopter kite . this helicopter kite flies like a helicopter . you can make it go hundreds of feet into the air or hover it just a couple of feet off the ground . the propellor rotation is done entirely by windpower . please check out the video of the incredible helicopter kite . not only was the helicopter kite aerodynamically designed but it is also made in the usa ! the helicopter kites have a lifetime warranty so all defective or broken parts will be replaced . your purchase of the helicopter kite will not only provide you with lots of fun this summer but it will also help keep the dummie funnies going . so take a look at the video and be amazed !\ntoy designer avi arad was yet another element of toy biz ' s success . over the course of his 20 - year career , arad had a hand in the creation of over 160 toys for such major manufacturers as mattel inc . , hasbro , inc . , tyco toys , inc . , nintendo , and sega . upon joining toy biz on a part - time basis in 1993 , arad received a 10 percent stake in the company in addition to his salary . his 22 - person product development staff accounted for about 20 percent of toy biz ' s total employment . as executive producer of animated television programs for marvel and the creator of toys for toy biz , he personally represented the intersection of marvel and toy biz ' s interests . arad could , for example , coordinate the launch of characters on television screens and toy store shelves . he specialized in action figures and earned a reputation for combining materials in unique ways . arad ' s creativity wasn ' t limited to cartoons and action figures ; his resume included baby bubbles and roller blade baby .\nwith over 5 , 000 proprietary characters in its arsenal , marvel entertainment , inc . , is one of the world ' s leading character - based entertainment companies . marvel is involved in the creation of feature films , dvd / home videos , video games , and television shows . its characters are also licensed for use in apparel , toys , collectibles , and snack foods . in addition , marvel ' s comic book operations command nearly 50 percent of the comic book market . falling sales and profits forced marvel to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 1996 . toy biz inc . acquired the company in 1998 and adopted the marvel enterprises name . the company ' s name was changed to marvel entertainment in 2005 .\nstill , history isn\u2019t the same as real life on the streets of new york , which gets up in your face and hassles you . it sits in 2 - d on the page . but it was once real life , as raw , gutsy , and goofy as any of my\nreal life funnies .\nit\u2019s just been freeze - dried . i found i could add water and stir vigorously and it came to life .\nmarvel comics is an american comic book line published by marvel entertainment , inc . affectionately called the house of ideas by the fan press , marvel\u2019s best - known comics titles include fantastic four , the amazing spider - man , the incredible hulk , iron man , daredevil , thor , captain america , and x - men . most of marvel\u2019s fictional characters reside in the marvel universe .\nthe book featured a two - page auto racing story called burning rubber , and stories about ka - zar the great , and the masked raider . but more importantly , the title featured the first appearance of carl burgos\u2019 android superhero , human torch , and paul gustavson ' s detective who dressed like a superhero , the angel . the book also expanded by four pages the original eight - page sub - mariner story introduced in motion picture funnies weekly .\nif you can ' t get into the show , i ' m glad to report picking up a hamilton feeling from founding father funnies by peter bagge , a $ 15 collection released last week by dark horse comics . a beloved veteran indie cartoonist , bagge is mostly known for illustrating the sex lives of teenagers \u2014 so the founders who were reliable with the ladies ( burr , franklin , hamilton , jefferson ) aren ' t too much of a stretch .\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 .\nin december 1997 , bankruptcy courts appointed a trustee to oversee marvel . icahn was unsuccessful in his attempts to restructure the company and eventually agreed to a reorganization plan in which marvel would be acquired by toy biz . icahn received stock in the new company as well as a $ 3 . 5 million cash payment . marvel emerged from bankruptcy in october 1998 and toy biz changed its name to marvel enterprises inc .\ntoy biz entered what was expected to be the toy industry ' s second - fastest growing segment , electronic learning aids ( ela ) , in 1996 . the toy company signed a licensing agreement with apple computer that year to produce a line of electronic and soft toys with the apple name and logo . toy biz hoped to benefit from apple ' s strong presence in educational computers , and apple hoped that an association with play would cement its position in the hearts and minds of young consumers and future computer buyers . in addition , toy biz augmented its position in the industry through the 1995 acquisition of two toy companies , spectra star , inc . and quest aerospace education , inc . spectra star specialized in kites and yo - yos , while quest made small model rockets . toy biz expected acquisitions such as these to fuel continued growth in the late 1990s .\nin september 1992 , marvel purchased the fleer corporation , a trading card company , for $ 265 million . in the spring of 1993 , marvel also invested $ 7 million to buy 46 percent of toy biz , inc . , a new york - based toy manufacturer . the company then hired a top toy designer to make successful action hero toys out of familiar marvel figures . these characters demonstrated booming popularity in the early 1990s .\nin september , 1992 , marvel purchased the fleer corporation , a trading card company , for $ 265 million . in the spring of 1993 , marvel also invested $ 7 million to buy 46 percent of toy biz , inc . , a new york - based toy manufacturer . the company then hired a top toy designer to make successful action hero toys out of familiar marvel figures . these characters demonstrated booming popularity in the early 1990s .\nhis first effort , marvel comics # 1 ( oct . 1939 ) , featured the first appearances of writer - artist carl burgos ' superhero , the human torch , and paul gustavson ' s costumed detective the angel . as well , it contained the first generally available appearance of bill everett ' s mutant / anti - hero namor the sub - mariner , created for the unpublished movie - theater giveaway comic , motion picture funnies weekly earlier that year , with the eight - page original story now expanded by four pages .\nfamous faces & funnies got our unique name as we used to deal in autographs as well as comic books in our first two years . after a while , the comics overpowered the autographs , but we still kept our odd name . fff was a growing business that quickly grew into a separate store on aurora road in a short time . soon after , we outgrew that small shop after we acquired the subscription service and customer base from former rival stargate comics and bought out twin distribution . we ' ve since bought out several other stores and have amassed a giant back issue collection .\ni am a 30 , 000 year old reincarnated being who materializes once every 5000 years in a las vegas hotel suite . my greatest goal in my eternal life is to spend 6 months on a small tropical island with mary matalin doing nothing but pitching a dummie funnies book ( with cd - rom insert ) deal with her . if you happen to be mary matalin , please contact me at : pjcomix @ urltoken . if you are anybody else , you can contact me there too . remember , if you are a book publisher , please feel free to embarrass me with an extravagant book advance .\nthe american revolution has never been funnier ! america ' s founding fathers were brilliant , brave , forward - thinking . . . and ridiculous , at least in the eyes of cartoonist and history buff peter bagge !\ni find myself laughing out loud whenever i read of their foibles , especially when their oversized egos clashed ,\nsays the author . this collection of short vignettes features some of our country ' s best - known historical figures ( along with several lesser - known players ) and includes all founding fathers funnies cartoons from apocalypse nerd and dark horse presents . this hardcover also features several brand new stories and additional biographical information !\ntrained as an accountant , ahern had previously worked to bring toymaker coleco industries inc . out of bankruptcy . ahern ' s bottom - line focus was reflected in toy biz ' s low overhead . the company owned no real property , instead leasing a modest headquarters in new york city and an arizona warehouse . it also limited costs by outsourcing most manufacturing to china and concentrating most of its sales efforts on mass merchandisers . this low overhead structure gave toy biz a remarkably low employee - to - sales ratio , generating nearly $ 2 million in annual revenues for each employee in the mid - 1990s .\nthis success attracted the attention of members of the financial industry . in 1986 , marvel was sold to new world pictures , a movie company that wanted the publisher ' s stable of characters and animation studio , for $ 46 million . this move touched off a series of corporate transformations for the company . in november , 1988 , new world announced that a series of losses had caused it to sell marvel to the andrews group , inc . , for $ 82 . 5 million . the andrews group was a subsidiary of a holding company called the mcandrews & forbes group , which was owned largely by investor ronald perelman .\nthe marvel entertainment group , inc . , is the largest american publisher of comic books . the company got its start during the depression and grew rapidly during the 1930s and 1940s when comic books were in their heyday . its industry suffered a setback in the 1950s , but grew stronger in the 1960s as a new crop of popular characters appealed to the children of the baby boom . after another slump in the 1970s , marvel rebounded in the 1980s , growing even larger and more popular . the company began to diversify in the 1990s , as it sought to reap full value from its stable of enduring and beloved superheroes through licensing arrangements and other media outlets .\nthe american revolution has never been funnier ! america ' s founding fathers were brilliant , brave , forward - thinking . . . and ridiculous , at least in the eyes of cartoonist and history buff peter bagge !\ni find myself laughing out loud whenever i read of their foibles , especially when their oversized egos clashed ,\nsays the author . this collection of short vignettes features some of our country ' s best - known historical figures ( along with several lesser - known players ) and includes all founding fathers funnies cartoons from apocalypse nerd and dark horse presents . this hardcover also features several brand new stories and additional biographical information !\ni can count on one hand the number of comic artists whose work is as strong . . . maybe on two or three fingers .\n- robert crumb\npeter bagge is one of the best comic storytellers ever .\n- vice\npeter bagge remains one of those premiere old - school 80s / 90s alt - cartoonists who built their careers one corrosively funny page at a time .\n- the a . v . club\nthe history of toy biz can be traced to chantex inc . , a canadian company created in the late 19th century . sol zuckerman , the founder ' s grandson , inherited the business in 1961 , when it was earning $ 160 , 000 in sales . the restless 21 - year - old maintained the family firm as a core interest , bringing its sales to nearly $ 4 . 5 million by 1980 . in the meantime , he devoted more of his concentration to the acquisition and operation of several montreal nightclubs and toyed with the idea of running for public office . zuckerman ' s tony discotheques were frequented by celebrities , and he earned a reputation as a fast - talking , fast - moving wheeler - dealer . zuckerman beat a hasty retreat from the disco scene in 1980 , however , after witnessing the assassination of a colleague by letter bomb . in the 1980s , he revisited the infants ' and children ' s goods business that had bored him in years past .\nthe combination of strict cost controls , an advantageous licensing agreement , and top talent helped toy biz achieve the industry ' s fattest profit margins . its 24 percent margin topped giant mattel ' s profit ratio by over one - fifth in 1995 . furthermore , the toy biz / marvel confederation opened the door to a myriad of other synergistic business opportunities . marvel entertainment was just one segment of ronald o . perelman ' s diverse empire , a group that had been launched in 1978 with a $ 1 . 9 million bank loan and had by the early 1990s grown to include revlon inc . , coleman worldwide corporation , consolidated cigar corporation , new world communications group , and first nationwide bank , among others . perelman , who was appointed board chairman of toy biz in 1995 , sought to expand cooperation among his business interests . toy biz soon held licenses of a more typical short - term nature for other brands in the perelman family . the toy company designed and distributed revlon fashion dolls and coleman toy camping equipment , for example .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\ncomments and content contributions should be made to jchivian @ urltoken . please supply references and backup for all submissions . thanks , jc\nthe deep six project is dedicated to the memory of bill everett , 1917 - 1973 . may the ancient mariner watch over you now and for all time .\nit was raining pretty hard when we reached bill everett ' s apartment - studio , a dramatic background for the story we hoped to get .\ncome on in ,\nbill said beaming .\ni was hoping someone would drop in on me tonight .\ntrue to style , he made us feel right at home .\nwe ' ve come to ask you to tell us something about yourself , and how you started to write about the sub - mariner . do you mind ?\nwell ,\nbill said ,\ni was born in newton , massachusetts , and i ' m still young enough to be in that first draft - if and when . when i was very young my folks went out to arizona . we stayed there until after i finished high school\nbut , my folks decided to go back to massachusetts , and i decided to go back to school . i went to the vesper george art school where i made up my mind that i would make art a career .\nthat ' s another story . you see , when we returned to the east coast , i found just as much adventure as i did in the west . what i mean is , i got myself a job on a seagoing tramp that went from maine to florida .\non one run , when we were still a day out of florida , one of those native floridian hurricanes hit us broadsides . it shook that old tub like it was a toy . i happened to be at the wheel and the full force of the storm spun it like a top . one of the bigger men took over for the minute , for there was another job that had to be done . the wireless antenna had been blown down and it meant a climb up the slippery rope stays to the top of the mast . i was elected .\ni climbed into my oilskins and started up . the wind cut my face and hands , and i had all i could do to hold on . the rigging was wet and slippery . my job was to carry that loose wire up and tie it back to the mast . well , i finally reached the top and stood upright in the crosstrees . the wind lashed my oils and they cracked like thunder . suddenly , after i had done my job , i felt myself being swept off my perch into thin air !\ni grabbed , and luckily caught the end of a rope . i swung there , half dazed for a moment , only to realize that my hand was slowly slipping off the wet hemp . below i could see the washed deck glaring up at me . the cold wind had numbed my spirit , and a strange feeling came over me . i felt i was not alone .\nsomething seemed to take hold of me and lift me bodily , back onto the crosstrees . i lay there for a moment , and when i finally got a grip on myself , i looked up to see who , or what , had helped me .\nwe couldn ' t help but notice the sincere look in bill ' s eyes as he spoke .\nwhew , that was a corker , bill . but where does the sub - mariner come in ?\nhe smiled that slow smile of his and said ,\nwho knows ? to me it was he who helped me that night .\nfor the duration of that trip i was constantly reminded of coleridge ' s ancient mariner , the poem that tells about the supernatural powers of the sea . i suppose that had some bearing on my title , sub - mariner .\nto me , i owe my life to that something - whether wind , a strong subconscious motion , or a supernatural being . but i shall always think of it as my friend . . . the sub - mariner .\nauthors note : this biography , a form of fan fiction , will appear in chapters assuming i ever get them completed . i intend to stay as true to the history ( and retcon history ) of the character as possible but a little creative license will i ' m sure find it ' s way in . chapters 1 & 2 , entitled a cold slap in the face and guns in the distance , are currently in re - development and are taking longer than i had initially intended . it is my hope that i ' ll be able to get them scraped out of my head and spooned onto a page before too long but i certainly make no guarantees . it has always been my intention to write something that is true to all of the sub - mariner ' s history , a task that is proving to be quite challenging especially now that my original ideas , and the first two chapters mentioned above , need some rethinking to incorporate the storylines from the more recent series into the mix . i have some definite ideas on how to proceed with the updated sections and hope to have them ready soon . be patient . i certainly have not forgotten ! jc\nnamor ' s mother , princess fen of the royal house of atlantis , meets his father , leonard mckenzie , the captain of an american scientific expedition to the south pole [ 2 ] .\nnamor learns he can survive indefinitely above water unlike the rest of his undersea sub - mariner kin . this strengthens his pride in himself and helps him feel closer to his father and his father ' s people , the americans . [ 6 ] .\nnamor learns just how exceptional his strength is when his mother , princess fen , is trapped by a fallen boom on an undersea shipwreck and it is up to namor to save her . this incident , caused by byrrah , stepson of the atlantean emperor as part of an ongoing one - upsmanship with namor , foreshadows much of the rivalry between the two . [ 7 ] .\nthe wings on namor ' s ankles manifest for the first time saving him from a catastrophic fall from an ice cliff . [ 8 ] .\nnamor ' s mother , princess fen , introduces him to his cousin namora whom he hasn ' t seen since they were babies . at first he dismisses her as\njust a girl\nbut is forced to eat his words in humility when she rescuses him from where he ' d become trapped in the torpedo tube of a sunken submarine . [ 10 ] . chronologically ( in the real time of our universe ) this is not the first appearance of namora ( which was in marvel mystery comics 82 ) but this telling ( by bill everett in sub - mariner comics 39 ) occurs earlier in namor ' s life . see the 1947 timeline entry for further details and the\nindex detail\nbelow for more information .\nduring an expedition to admiral byrd ' s abandoned settlement at little america on the antarctic ice shelf namor , namora and byrrah come face to face with fire for the first time when namora knocks over a metal container of kerosene which ignites during the fall because of a metal on metal spark . namor is forced to confront the flames in his attempt to rescue namora , who is trapped inside a building by the fire , and learns that when his body is wet he is mostly impervious to fire damage . [ 11 ] .\nnamor is attacked in flight by a nazi aircraft while showing off in front of his friends . knowing nothing of airplanes he vows that\nno mere bird is going to sting me !\nand after ripping the bombs ( which he thinks are eggs ) from the wings of the plane he tries to force it down by damaging the tail . he is a little too successful in his attempt and is trapped by the vortex downdraft and crashes into the sea . the impact and the concussion of the planes impact and explosion knocks namor unconscious . he awakens in the arms of his mother to learn he is a hero for his actions . [ 12 ] .\nnamor , as a teenager , learns the story of his parents meeting and is told by his mother that because of his remarkable abilities it is his duty to lead the atlanteans into battle against the surface world . [ 3 ] .\nnamor discovers ( and inadvertently kills ) two deep - sea divers searching a sunken ship for salvage . he brings their corpses to the antarctic , and this is hailed as his first act as the avenging son against the surface people . [ 3 ] .\nnamor meets his young cousin dorma and allows her to accompany him in his first foray against the surface men , an attack on a coastal lighthouse .\nnamor meets police woman betty dean during a failed search and strike mission to new york city . [ 4 ] . a few months later he returns to avenge his failure but is stopped by the human torch in their first encounter . [ 5 ] .\nnamor ( the sub - mariner ) , the human torch and steve rogers ( captain america ) team up along with toro , ( the torch ' s sidekick ) and bucky barnes ( captain america ' s sidekick ) to form the invaders . the adventures of the invaders were not told until much later by roy thomas in the 1970 ' s . the official reason for this is listed as . . .\nsecrecy , plus the fact that most invaders missions took place overseas . . .\ni . e .\nonly now can these stories be told .\n[ 3 ] .\nnamor decides to visit one of the undersea pacific kingdoms of his people but finds the castle has been attacked , the people killed and the treasure of pearls looted . as he moves among the dead he finds a lone survivor , a young woman named aquaria nautica neptunia , who ( once she recovers ) asks to aid namor in avenging the death of their people and her father their king . after proving to namor that she is as swift a swimmer as he is , he agrees and aquaria says that since they are going to be partners he might as well call her namora . [ 9 ] . chronologically ( in the real time of our universe ) this is the first appearance of namora ( in marvel mystery comics 82 ) and it is told as if it were the first meeting between the two characters . however , this is in direct contradiction to a later telling of their first meeting ( by bill everett in sub - mariner comics 39 ) in which namora is introduced to namor at a much earlier age by his mother , princess fen , as his cousin that he hasn ' t seen since they were babies . [ 10 ] .\ni met your father in the year 1920 , when a great ship , the oracle , came from america on a scientific expedition . your father , commander leonard mckenzie , was the captain , and they made their base on an ice - floe directly above our city . during the weeks that followed , we were tormented with bombardments of high explosives - our castles were demolished - our husbands , wives and even children , were killed in droves . the white earth - men were blasting us out of existence with there infernal ' scientific investigations ' . soon many more ships arrived , and finally , in desperation , our elders commanded an army be formed , and i , as most nearly resembling the female of the white race , was invested as a spy . and so it was , that on that very same night , i was found hunched and shivering in a ship ' s hold , just aft of the main mast . not realizing what i was or why i was there , and thinking me one of their own race , they hurried me to the commander who , good man that he was , decided i was insufficiently clad for that climate . after giving me heavy clothes , in which i nearly suffocated , they fed me some of there food . what it was i don ' t know but it made me violently ill . the commander took pity on me and although i could not understand his language tried to comfort me with words . within a very short time we became fast friends and i began to learn their strange tounge . they could never understand though how i could swim in the extremely cold water . of course i had to for we sub - mariner ' s can not live out of water for longer than five hours at a stretch , and many of us can not live even that long . well as time went on , the commander and i fell in love and were married by their own ritual . and all the while i was giving secret information back to our people .\nfrom marvel comics index , volume 1 number 7b , copyright 1978 by marvel comics group .\nthis issue contains a detailed five page history of the marvel universe as it relates to the race of sub - mariner ' s and the birth of namor mckenzie .\nnote : this was written in 1978 and is reproduced here without modification or updating .\nprince namor i of atlantis , emperor of the deep , lord of the seven seas and supreme commander of the undersea legions , is far and away marvel ' s most durable character . he is the only marvel character to have an unbroken publishing history extending back to ( and actually before ) marvel ' s first comic book , and only one of two ( captain america is the other ) golden age marvel characters to have survived into the present era . thus it is very appropriate to discuss at some length the origins of sub - mariner as a published character as well as his origins in the fictional reality of the marvel universe .\nevidently only a portion of the print run was bound at first , perhaps to be distributed to a small number of key outlets to test sales . once the sales figures were in ( and they must have been good , or at least , promising ) , the remainder of the print run was re - dated november 1939 ( by overprinting both outside and inside front covers ) , bound and sent to the newsstands . by far the larger number of surviving copies are november issues .\ngoodman ' s faith in the angel as a cover attraction over the sub - mariner turned out to have been slightly misplaced . when the last timely comic folded , in 1955 , it was sub - mariner who held the record for largest number of published stories , in a dozen different titles , beating both captain america and the human torch by a hair . and that last timely comic was the 42nd and last issue of sub - mariner comics . angel , on the other hand , never even managed to support his own title , though he did have a respectable run in the pages of marvel mystery comics .\nthe first issue of sub - mariner ' s own comic appeared dated spring 1941 , about half a year after the human torch was given his own title , and about the same time that timely brought out captain america . coincidentally , 40 pages of sub - mariner stories were backed by 20 pages of the angel in each of the early issues of sub - mariner comics ; later , as the books diminished in size , angel was replaced by the human torch , the young allies , the blonde phantom and captain america . issue # 32 , dated june 1949 , was the last to carry sub - mariner , or any superheroes . issue # 33 , august 1949 , was re - titled best love - which must have shocked some subscribers . best love lasted only until issue # 36 , april 1950 .\nwhen marvel revived some of its golden age heroes in the middle 1950s , sub - mariner ' s own title was reinstated , and many of the stories were drawn by his originator bill everett . ten more issues - far more than any of the other revived titles - of sub - mariner comics were published , beginning where it left off at # 33 , april 1954 , and running through # 42 , october 1955 . thereafter , sub - mariner did not appear in any comics until the fantastic four # 4 , may 1962 ; that event marked his debut in the modern marvel universe . all 42 issues of sub - mariner comics are featured in our golden age sub - mariner cover gallery , the first time all the issues have been gathered together for publication in one display .\nbesides his own 42 issues , sub - mariner stories were told in the first 91 issues of marvel mystery comics , backed up the human torch in human torch comics # 1 - 33 , 36 - 38 , appeared in all the issues of all winners comics ( # 1 - 19 , 21 and second series # 1 ) , in all select comics # 1 - 5 , 10 and its successor blonde phantom comics # 13 - 15 , 17 - 22 , in daring comics # 9 - 12 , captain america comics # 20 , 68 and 70 , young men # 24 - 28 , men ' s adventures # 27 , 28 , namora comics # 1 - 3 and kid komics # 4 , for a total of 292 golden age stories ( as counted by mike nolan in his handy timely comic index , now long out of print ) .\na very strange juvenile incarnation of sub - mariner , named subbie , origin unknown , was featured in two stories in kid komics # 1 and 2 . subbie was a kid with all the powers of the adult sub - mariner ( sans the ability to fly ) , whose stories hint of a connection with namor , which is never explained . he piloted a junior pt boat and generally raised hell with the nazis in both episodes , one of timely ' s forgotten short run heroes .\nsub - mariner ' s origin has been told several times : twice in the golden age ( in marvel comics # 1 and sub - mariner comics # 32 ) , once in the 1950s ( in sub - mariner comics # 33 ) and several times in modern marvel comics . in addition , we have a wealth of information available about his childhood , due mainly to a series of young sub - mariner stories in his 1950s issues . some of the stories contradict one another , but many add details , which enrich the overall picture . the fact remains that no definitive version of namor ' s origin , told as a single , coherent narrative , exists . the account we give below represents a synthesis of the various bits and pieces we have been given to date . namor ' s origin , including the beginnings of the undersea race of sub - mariners and extending through modern times , is a stunning example of the sweep and grandeur of the marvel universe at its most intricate .\nthe center of serpent power was located on the former continent of lemuria , while the center of human civilization was in attilan , a name which was later corrupted to atlantis . there were thousands of wars between the two ancient super - powers , both scientific and mystic , which resulted in vast upheavals of the earth ' s crust and great destruction . the last , and greatest , battle was chronicled in sub - mariner # 62 , 63 ( note : we call the golden age series of sub - mariner comics sub - mariner comics ; the modern series we call simply sub - mariner ) . its outcome was the inundation of both continents , lemuria sinking into the pacific ocean , and attilan sinking into the atlantic . this occurred 1100 years before the time of conan ( the hyborian age ) and hundreds of years after kull was king in valusia on attilan ( atlantis ) .\nthe atlantean cataclysm destroyed all but a vestige of the serpent race who were never very numerous in the first place . the inhabitants of attilan survived in somewhat greater numbers . much of their technology was preserved by the progenitors of the race of inhumans , who fled to the european mainland to establish the first great refuge ( of many ; see the mighty thor # 147 ) . an enclave of atlanteans sank into the bowels of the earth to become the netherworld ( currently ruled by kala and struggling with the minions of tyrannus and the mole man ; see the fantastic four # 127 , 128 ) . but the major part of the civilization : the dwellings , the libraries , the gardens and the fertile fields , all disappeared beneath the waves forever ."]}
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scooters :\nthe foldable electric luggage scooter is small and light to carry . convenient with easy access . . .\nproduction and sell electric bicycle , electric bike , electric motorcycle , electric vehicles , vacuum pot , stainess steel cup , tools , the products exported to european , austrlia , usa and wolrdwide . . .\nkick scooter , powered by batteries and realised by the walberg urban electrics gmbh based in hamburg , germany . the scooter weighs 16 kg with its batteries and motor , and it is one of those\na super - affordable folding electric kick scooter with integrated solar panels for charging on the go . shorter deck length and bar height , probably best for kids and petite adults with smaller\u2026 . . .\na sturdy , comfortable electric kick scooter with a larger battery and more powerful motor than most others . wide solid deck accommodates larger feet , the handle bar is long and feels steady to\u2026 . . .\nwhat to look for in a folding electric scooter . the uscooter ( pictured ) has more of these features than most .\nthe electric kick bike is an efficient and cheap mode of transportation in the city . electric push bike makes a trip to the grocery , walking the dog or getting to your next meeting easy and fun . . . .\nwe offer a complete line of 2018 newest sporting goods and equipment for all of your sporting buying demands . our china suppliers carry the largest inventory of quality sporting goods , hunting , fishing and camping equipment for sale . learn more about the latest news of the sporting goods industry in our trade resources center . our excellent buyer service is happy to help you with those hard to find items in the recreation industry . there is a huge variety of sporting and recreation goods from china , listed on our site including electric kick scooter above , and you can choose from other purchasing options such as electric scooter , scooter , motor scooter before you make your final sourcing choice . find the right electric kick scooter factory and manufacturers can make a big difference to your future business success .\nan affordable electric kick scooter with unique dolly feature that lets you pull in the folded position using a retractable handle and mini - wheels . new locking pin mechanism feels sturdy , honeycomb tires are puncture proof for durability , deck has\u2026 . . .\na practical and affordable electric kick scooter that folds down to a compact size and can be easily towed with the integrated , extendable handle . a top speed of 15 mph , max estimated range of 15 miles and 250 - watt motor\u2026 . . .\nbmw ' s new x2city folding electric kick scooter is a potentially landmark product for the brand in many ways , not the least of which is that it is the first bmw product that will be sold and serviced outside the global bmw dealership network .\n. for safety , the electric motor is not activated when the vehicle is powered up , but after the first kick . egret one - s , actually , can also be used as a traditional kick scooter , without the use of the electric motor . if you use it as a traditional kick scooter you need to be careful both for its high acceleration and the braking distance . with a single charge you can travel more than 20 kilometres ( almost 22 ) thanks to the engine brake that functions with a regenerative braking mechanism . the cornering grip is quite good , but perhaps shock absorbers could be \u201csofter\u201d , although\ncompared with the ecoreco , the $ 1 , 000 emicro one is a revelation . it doesn ' t look like an electric scooter at all - - no power button , brake or throttle levers , just handlebars , wheels and deck . that ' s because it ' s an electric kick scooter whose motor automatically comes to life when you kick off with your foot . it extends your stride , going faster and faster each time you push - - which means you ' ll still be getting some exercise , particularly kicking uphill .\nbesides , there\u2019s a junked scooter that\u2019s exactly the size and shape i need .\na powerful , smooth and quiet electric kick scooter with large 10 inch pneumatic tires that span cracks and absorb bumps well , solid 120 mm mechanical disc brake with traditional lever . solid construction with a simple folding latch design , long stable handlebar and extendable stem to\u2026 . . .\nzip zap zoom : what to look for in a folding electric . . .\na classically styled electric kick scooter with upgradable motor , sprocket sizes , deck , paint color and grips , solid disc brake up front and friction fender - brake in the rear . built around comfortable air - filled eight inch tires and an enlarged wooden deck so you can\u2026 . . .\nthe bmw x2city weighs 20 kg , has a top speed of 15 mph ( 25 km / h ) and an electric range of 25 to 35 kilometers ( 15 - 22 miles ) . if the battery runs out , it can be operated as a kick scooter and will hence never leave you stranded .\n\u00a9 copyright 2012 - 2018 electric ride review , inc . also operating under the name err\nokay , so \u201crazer\u201d doesn\u2019t either , and the coolness of a razor scooter maxed out some time in the year 2000 . but see what i did there ? it\u2019s an e ! instead of an o ! for \u201celectric\u201d ! and it\u2019s a razor scooter ! get it ? ? innovation !\none of the most comfortable electric kick scooters i ' ve tried , great suspension and inflated tire at the front to absorb shock . longer deck provides increased standing room and the sturdy fixed rear fender lets you rest\u2026 . . .\nthere ' s one type of personal mobility device that suits last - mile commutes perfectly : the folding electric scooter . for around $ 1 , 000 , you can hop on a collapsible electric vehicle that makes even an adult razor scooter look like a kiddie toy . like electric skateboards , the powered scooters go up to 20 mph , but also travel a distance of up to 20 miles on a charge . ( most electric skateboards and hoverboards don ' t have that range . ) and most importantly , the scooters have a nice big handle so you don ' t slide off .\nsmartmey jumpable hoverboard best two wheel hoverboard amazon self balancing scooter bluetooth ul2272 / ce certificate 7 . 5inch\nthe e - twow electric scooter is a very light vehicle , weighting only 10 . 7 kg . this means that you can fold and easily carry it and then simply store it anywhere you want .\nif you have to commute to work on the train and dread the walk to the office from the train station or if you have to park and ride , or found a closer and free spot to park but need to leg the rest of the way to office , one of these electric kick scooter will get you in and out quickly .\nif you ' re looking for the 5 inch 2 front wheel kick scooter t7 , xiaobaima must be your best choice . we are one of the leading manufacturers in china , equipped with a productive factory at your service . please be free to wholesale the famous brands ' product from us .\none of the largest , most powerful and comfortable electric kick scooters i ' ve tested . . . offers front and rear suspension with about three inches of travel , large pneumatic tires that span cracks and absorb bumps . extra wide wooden deck provides ample space for people with big feet , optional locking cuff\u2026 . . .\nany defects or issues ? we\u2019ll fix or replace your scooter up to 1 year after purchase . no sweat . just enjoy your ride .\nthe advantages of a brushless motor over brushed motors are high power to weight ratio , high speed , and electronic control . brushless motors find applications in such places as computer peripherals ( disk drives , printers ) , hand - held power tools , and vehicles ranging from model aircraft to automobiles and now , electric kick scooters .\nthe scooter comes equipped with an 30 x 26 mm lcd display window that will show you several types of status information , such as : odometer for the lifetime mileage of the scooter , as well as a trip meter and speedometer . in addition , it lets you know the ambient temperature\nit is a small technological means of transport . lightweight , easy - to - use , and electric , of course . this is the\none of the lightest weight electric kick scooters i ' ve ever tested , it ' s so light you can scoot around without any power and still have fun , the carbon deck and stem are also semi - flexible for comfort . solid rubber tires are durable and flat - proof , the deck isn ' t especially wide or long but\u2026 . . .\nthe scooter comes equipped with front and rear shocks , to make riding on the city streets as comfortable as possible . of course , you can avoid pot holes and rough roads to maximize the lifetime of your scooter , but you have to know that the e - twow scooters can handle adverse driving conditions .\n* run time and range may vary depending on size of battery , size of electric motor , riding conditions , climate and / or proper maintenance .\nand after four months of testing a wide variety of ways to get around , i found two great electric commute vehicles to cut that time down .\nelectric kick scooters , goofy they may be , are a particularly good answer to the last mile problem . they ' re light enough to sling over your shoulder , and small enough to fold for stowing in the trunk of your uber / tesla / hyperloop pod . they ' re easy to ride just about anywhere , require minimal physical exertion , and are relatively affordable .\nthe x2city operates as a traditional kick scooter and the rider needs to propel it up to 6 km / h before the electric drive can be engaged , and even then , there is no traditional\nthrottle\n. the operating unit on the handlebars offers five speeds in quantum jumps of 8 , 12 , 16 , 20 and 25 km / h . the above image is all we have to imagine how that works , and it appears to work like a paddle - shift on a car , though operated with the right thumb .\nwith such a compact and ergonomic design , it barely even looks like an electric scooter . the stryder simplifies things by folding to half its size with one click , making it perfect for trains , or tucked away in your home or office . weighing just below 11kg , you can trolley it easily without breaking a sweat !\nthe bus , train and shuttle only take you from point a to point b . could a portable electric vehicle get you the rest of the way there ?\ngoped always has , and continues to prove that high quality go - ped\u00ae brand products can be made by americans for empowering commuters and scooter riders everywhere on planet earth .\nit would be perfect , rather , except for the fact that anyone riding a scooter looks like a dweeb . sure , scooters are practical , efficient , and useful . they ' ve been a good idea for a long time , since well before they were even electric . but they ' re not cool . they ' ve never been cool .\nthe whole vehicle is very low profile . yes , i managed to drop the height of a razor scooter \u2013 with an add - on battery pack . you think pebbles were bad before\u2026\nas a product , it is a little difficult to make informed comment at this point . the x2city operates as a traditional kick scooter and the rider needs to propel it up to 6 km / h before the electric drive can be engaged , and even then , there is no traditional\nthrottle .\nthe operating unit on the handlebars offers five speeds in quantum jumps of 8 , 12 , 16 , 20 and 25 km / h . the above image is all we have to imagine how that works , and it appears to work like a paddle - shift on a car , though operated with the right thumb .\nthe second thing you need to know about scooters is that there ' s a decent chance you ' re going to be riding one soon . it might be a fancy electric seated thing from some hip startup , but just as likely it ' ll be an old - school , kick - push - and - coast , razor - style ride . why ? because we need a way to move around that isn ' t inside a car .\nthe emicro is smaller and far lighter than any other electric scooter at just 16 . 5 pounds , and you can keep on kicking with minimal friction even after the battery runs out . sadly , there ' s no springy suspension to help cope with san francisco ' s gritty streets . i ' d definitely recommend it if you don ' t mind a sidewalk - only affair .\ntwo of the cells stacked give ample clearance for a proper internal mount . conveniently enough , a regular razor scooter has enough material between the wheel mounts to hold 4 cells , 2 stacks of 2 .\ndear friend , we are professional manufacturer of folding electric bicycle from china . currently we are seeking distributor for our bicycle . please kindly contact me if you are interested in it : ) . . .\ngreat for short commute to work , more compact and lighter than a foldable bicycle and small enough to take with you anywhere \u2013 electric scooters connect the dots to get you to and back from work quickly .\nwe have an excellent developing team on products which including motor , battery , bike frame , and also we have a team on marketing reaserch of new products and material . our products include : electric . . .\nsince 2003one wheel scooter professional manufacturer , 3 models we have . 11 years of experience , 200 customers around the world ( sony , redmond , segway , etc ) , 500 skilled employees , 20000 square meter . . .\nfor the last few weeks , i ' ve used an electric scooter as part of my daily commute . it ' s called the uscooter . it costs $ 999 , and it ' s coming to the united states after a successful debut in china . it ' s got a range of 21 miles and hits 18 mph with just a push of my right thumb\u2014on a scooter , that feels like warp speed . every time i ride it , i feel ridiculous . but as i zip up and down the sidewalks of san francisco , bag slung over my shoulder at the end of a long day , i do it like the fat kid strutting in that\nhaters gonna hate\ngif .\nit is fair to say that we all seek complete safety while riding . it is an essential requirement that has to be met . the e - twow electric scooter not only meets this safety requirement , but also exceeds the expectations in this particular department . it provides users with complete stability during riding thanks to the equilibrium between its design , structure and weight distribution . e - twow is equipped with a remarkable double braking system which ensures an entirely secure ride .\ni decided to use a microcontroller to translate between the two instead of the awesome ghettomongous discrete - part boardamathinger that i built for the first scooter . a bit of messing around with blinkenlichten on a miters stk500 and i was in business .\ni have plenty of experience riding bikes , though . so why not a folding electric bicycle ? watching my fellow caltrain riders struggle to lift their bikes onto the train was enough to put me off . folding electric bikes might fit into the trunk of a car , but i wouldn ' t dream of taking something so heavy and cumbersome on the bus - - and they ' re expensive , too , with many costing upwards of $ 2 , 000 .\nregardless , there\u2019s 29 . 6 volts of 4ah lithium polymer cells , a ( former ? ) 100 amp motor controller , and a very chunky brushless motor shoved into the space of a razor scooter . i think it\u2019s pretty damn awesome just for that .\nmake no mistake , just like a bicycles , these kick scooters will need servicing too . oiling of chain especially after riding in the rain often is a must to keep things moving smoothly . while it may not be frequent and immediately obvious , you will need to consider replacement parts like tyres , batteries , belt and charging adapters . it pays to work out the cost and availability of these parts up front to make sure that you know the total cost of owning and running this . other key considerations are charging time , distance covered per full charge , speed and maximum riders weight . we list these parameters for each of the kick scooters in our list below but to give you an idea of what to expect , check out our table here .\n. for this reason driving this scooter is funny as well as useful , since you can travel short distances in short time . the vehicle comes with a transformer similar to those used for laptops to charge the batteries and it only takes about 6 hours to recharge it fully .\nnext , each rail had to get a chamfer machined on its outside - facing edges . the interior of the razor scooter\u2019s chassis extrusion has a radius of about 2mm . i cannot duplicate this precisely , so a messy one - size - fits - all chamfer takes care of it .\nhere\u2019s a sample section of a razor scooter chassis . it\u2019s a one - piece extrusion , which is great for mounting stuff to . the part above the flange ( which is actually the underside , if you can\u2019t tell from the scuffs ) is 63mm side with a 57mm inner width .\nthe case for scooters gets even harder to make when you look at the price tags , which are much higher than the $ 200 or so you can snag a hoverboards with . ducorsky defends the $ 999 price of the uscooter as the rightful cost of making a safe product ( you know , one that won ' t catch on fire ) . he also notes that hoverboards are harder to ride , can ' t handle hills , and are much more toy than transport . plus , even at a grand , the uscooter is one of the cheaper electric kick scooters on the market . ecoreco ' s m5 costs $ 1 , 250 ; a similar model from go - ped is about $ 1 , 500 .\nfirst time riding ? no problem . choose eco riding mode and enjoy smooth , gradual acceleration . pros can switch to turbo mode for maximum power and acceleration . our regenerative braking allows for safe and responsive braking , ensuring great control even on down hills . stryder is the perfect e - scooter for everyone .\nnot all electric scooters are equal , of course . ecoreco , one of the best - known brands , makes models built like a tank , with fold - out handlebars broad enough to make steering a cinch . but even the company ' s smallest , lightest $ 1 , 100 + ecoreco s5 model - - at over 28 pounds - - was too heavy and bulky for me to easily hoist to the overhead luggage racks on caltrain or hold upright on a crowded bus . and when i was riding , its rear brake would often make the scooter skid instead of quickly bringing it to a stop .\nalso , there is the option of a scooter with seat or without one . while we find the seat version unappealing and unnecessary especially when you only have a short distance to cover and when you have already sat in the train or car before jumping on one of these , its worth considering should you find one useful .\nelectric skateboards have no problem with speed . the $ 1 , 500 + boosted dual + , a sleek longboard with orange wheels , travels at up to 22 miles per hour and can climb hills with a 25 percent grade . that ' s beyond my budget , but even when i tried the $ 700 yuneec e - go board , whose belt - driven wheels top out at 12 . 5 mph , i constantly felt like i was about to crash and die . turns out that even though these electric skateboards have handheld remote controls to manage your speed , you still need to be pretty good at balancing on a skateboard to stay upright . i ' m not .\nthe business end . the relevant power transmission implement \u2013 there is only 1 \u2013 is housed completely in the rear wheel . it is a 80mm diameter custom - built 3 - phase brushless dc motor , conveniently hidden within the confines of a 125mm scooter wheel . maximum power on it is probably about 1000 watts . i have yet to properly meter it .\nbmw has been wanting to address the issue of carrying secondary transportation within its vehicles for some time , as it announced a folding pedal - electric bike concept called the < a href =\nurltoken\nrel =\nnofollow\n> i pedelec < / a > in 2012 , but for some reason it failed to turn the bike into a commercial reality .\nthis is sacrificial vehicle # 2 , another junked scooter that was sitting around miters . i\u2019m not sure if it\u2019s an older generation or what , but there are quite a few structural differences compared to the new a3 model i\u2019m converting . it\u2019s certainly beefier in the folding joint ( 0 . 1\u2033 formed steel plate ! ) and brake area , and there is more material in the chassis .\na battery management system with integrated power electronics is designed to ensure a range of 25 to 35 km in everyday use . a specific charging unit with magnetic connector makes for easy charging using the exterior charging socket on the scooter or directly at the battery itself . the battery is charged using a conventional household socket and it takes approx . 2 . 5 hours to charge an empty battery .\n\u2665 quick folding , more lightweight and convenient : quick folding and unfolding , small size , lightweight ; easy and flexible to carry on bus or subway , put in trunk of car or under office desk . the weight is balanced and it ' s light and easy to carry \u2665 unique design of left and right pedals according to ergonomics , which avoids the discomfort brought by the one pedal design of traditional scooters and allows you to ride as you wish comfortably \u2665 acceleration protection : acceleration protection is initiated only when people is standing on scooter , preventing potential safety hazard in case of touching accelerator when parking \u2665 constant speed cruising : scooter will cruise at a constant speed when riding at a speed for 3s , avoiding the aching pain caused by pressing accelerator for long time and enhancing the riding comfort ;\nthese scooters are all starting to hit american shores , all banking on the same thing : that there are lots of people looking for a faster , easier way to get to the grocery store or the subway station . they ' re hoping that scooters are just the right mix of powerful , portable , and useful . they ' re also hoping to deal with some important questions about where you can and can ' t legally ride an electric scooter . ducorsky wants to sell uscooters to you and me , but he ' s also imagining them as a great way for pilots to get around airports , for cruise patrons to see the sights on shore , and for managers to get around factories .\nthere are so many markets for this thing ,\nhe says . it ' s hard to disagree .\ni may not be doing sweet tricks anytime soon , but my electric scooter is an amazingly efficient way to get around . it turns 20 - minute power - walks into effortless five - minute rides . it ' s tripled the size of my immediate vicinity\u2014i ' ve been riding to coffeeshops and stores i ' d never patronize otherwise . when i ' m not riding i can fold it up and carry it , or sling it over my shoulder to go up stairs . at 24 pounds , it ' s no featherweight , but as i squeeze onto the morning train , i pity the people begging strangers to move so they can fit their bike . with the 21 - mile range , plus the energy recouped by a regenerative braking system , i only need to plug it in once a week , for a few hours .\nyou ' ve probably seen them whiz by on crowded city streets . electric scooters , motorized skateboards and hoverboards are becoming legitimate forms of urban transportation - - and it ' s not just kids who ride them . there ' s a whole wave of new vehicles strong enough to support the weight of an adult , yet fold up small enough to carry onto public transportation or in the back of a miata .\nas the mechanicals were nearing completion , i started playing with the electronics . the r / c airplane controller requires a 1 to 2 millisecond long pulse spaced every 20 milliseconds , which is a hobby industry standard for control signals . however , the electric bike throttle i was going to use puts out an analog voltage from 0 . 8 to 4 . 2 volts . this is , again , a different industry standard control signal .\nthe uscooter was born about five years ago , under another name : e - twow . ( it stands for electric two wheels , and you pronounce it e - 2 . it makes no sense . ) it ' s the work of romanian engineer sorin sirbu and his team in jinhua , china . sirbu ' s friend brad ducorsky helped with the development and is now responsible for the improved , better - named americanized version .\nyou need to know about scooters is that it ' s impossible to look cool riding one . when you ride one , people look at you with disdain . they shout things like ,\nyou ' re the problem !\nand\nget off the sidewalk !\n( seriously . ) they try to get in your way as much as possible . even people on hoverboards and electric skateboards judge you . these are just facts .\nthe e - twow electric scooters are not only environmental friendly , but also wallet friendly . e - twow is the most economical vehicle ever emerged on the market with an amazing energy consumption of only 6 . 15 wh / km at a speed of 20 km / h and with the cruise control function turned on . this is without a doubt an unparalleled performance in terms of consumption and a clear sign that e - twow is truly unique .\nthe new 15 mph ( 25 km / h ) x2city has an electric range of 25 to 35 kilometers ( 15 - 22 miles ) , and folds to a size that bmw claims is smaller than a folding bicycle . viewed in comparison to the wider offerings of the marketplace , none of those qualities are game changers , but it does offer the bmw experience to new audiences for the first time in more than 70 years . bmw has been making bicycles since 1945 , cars since 1929 and motorcycles since 1923 .\nthankfully , there ' s another scooter that handles streets just fine , and works even better . the $ 1 , 000 uscooter ( aka e - twow ) is hands - down the most convenient vehicle i ' ve found for navigating city streets . it has one of the softest suspensions , has the most traction going uphill and is by far the easiest to fold down . even when i carry a heavy backpack , i can get through a work week ( roughly 10 miles of riding , partly uphill ) without plugging into a charger .\nthe uscooter ' s the only one i ' ve tried that ' s clearly designed for commuting , too , with a beeper and built - in led headlights and taillights so cars can see me at night . it has cruise control , and its front electric brake stops me more quickly and safely than ecoreco - like designs . sure , it ' s a little jerky , front - heavy and doesn ' t look particularly stylish . but i don ' t care about that when i ' m leaving bicycles in the dust .\nthere are plenty of possible last - mile solutions : bike - share programs , segway rentals , folding bikes , even skateboards . in asia , for instance , a number of cities have experimented with people riding a variety of small , economical\npersonal electric mobility devices\nto get from public transit to their destination .\nthey are a low - carbon , affordable , and convenient way to bridge the first and last mile gap ,\nraymond ong , an assistant professor at the national university of singapore\u2019s department of civil and environmental engineering , told eco - business .\nthat means the scooter is likely to be extraordinarily good . bmw ' s greatest asset is its reputation and the values associated with the name and the logo : robust , reliable , technologically advanced , easy to use and much better than average . those premium qualities enable bmw to charge a premium price and there ' s no more critical time to deliver all of them than when addressing a new audience that you are hoping to upsell at a later date . you only get one chance to make a first impression and for a premium brand like bmw , the quality of that initial experience is paramount .\nmost lipo cells of this capacity are around 5 . 5mm to 6 . 5mm thick , with the thicker being the higher discharge - rated ones . maxamps advertised their cells as 6mm thick , which , in a 3 - stack , left me less than 1 millimeter of play inside the scooter\u2019s 19mm tall internal channel . the original battery mount was going to be \u201cbottomless\u201d , with the supports for the cells coming only from the sides and the bottom capped by a wide tape , such as fiberglass strapping tape or kapton tape . my 3s pack with 6mm thick cells ( which is not high discharge , unfortunately ! ) did fit in a test .\nit does have its flaws . the only throttle settings seem to be\nbarely moving\nand\nland speed record ,\nso you ' re always speeding up and slowing down and speeding up and slowing down . the worst part of the whole experience , though , is the folding mechanism . opening it is easy enough : press down on the back tire ' s cover until the steering column clicks out , then pull it up until it ' s vertical . but to fold the scooter back up , you have to push forward on the handlebars , then press down on a tiny ridged lip with your foot until the hinge gives . i call it the shoe shredder , because you ' ll rip a sole off trying to get the thing to disconnect . the uscooter has a bad habit of trying to unfold while you carry it , too .\n: the legislative void doesn\u2019t recognise the existence of this type of vehicles , because they aren\u2019t walking speed accelerators ( within 6 km / h ) nor pedal assisted vehicles , nor mopeds ( that require the use of helmets and an insurance ) . in fact they fall under the category of vehicles subject to approval . the german company , however , stated that the designer florian walberg is in a workgroup of a technical committee in brussels that is creating the standards of definition of a vehicle without seat as well as the specifications for the new category of \u201clightweight electric vehicles\u201d . \u201cour goal is to raise the consumers\u2019 awareness on the future of transportation . we all travel several kilometres daily to commute to work , go to a restaurant or sports centres\u201d . clearly , if these means of transport were more widely used , the legislature would be obliged to find a legal loophole to make them circulate within the law .\nbmw ' s announcement a folding pedal - electric bike concept called the i pedelec in 2012 shows the issue of carrying secondary transportation within its vehicles has been on the company ' s radar for some time , but for some reason it failed to turn the bike into a commercial reality . that ' s the i pedelec above , and although the x2city won ' t be sold by bmw dealers , the following excerpt from the announcement press release leaves no doubt that ' s part of the plan : thanks to its low weight of 20 kilograms and the foldable steering unit , the bmw motorrad x2city can be stored easily in the luggage compartment of a small car . it is ready to use after a few easy steps and can take its rider from parking space or city limits to the final destination inside the congested city centre . the compact dimensions of the bmw motorrad x2city also make it easy to transport in the bus or on the underground \u2013 the ideal solution for spontaneous and comfortable mobility in areas not reachable by motorised means of transport .\nzoom past traffic jams and get to your destination effortlessly . our powerful 500w motor makes your journey a breeze \u2013 even up the steepest hills . with a range of up to 30km and top speed of 30km an hour , the stryder lets you swap your sweaty bus ride for a wind in your hair joy ride .\nride over bumpy and rough terrain smoothly with our dual suspension system . our puncture - free rubber tires with its honeycomb - like structure deliver incredible traction and feel , giving you greater control at all times . never worry about nasty tire flats again . integrated front and rear brake lights keep you safe and visible \u2013 even on busy roads at night . with the stryder , this city is yours .\nthe stryder is designed with the end user in mind and will last you for thousands of kilometers . whether you\u2019re riding through uneven streets or off the occasional curb , stryder is designed to take it all . no more messy cables , brake tuning or tyre flats to deal with . grab your stryder from the box \u2013 fully - assembled \u2013 and have the ride of your life .\nride hard and put it to the test for a month ! if you don\u2019t love your ride , you can return it back to us for a full refund .\nour expert and dedicated support team is always here for you , from technical questions to troubleshooting your ride .\nget the latest news about the e - twow products . subscribe to our newsletter\ni am text block . click edit button to change this text . lorem ipsum dolor sit amet , consectetur adipiscing elit . ut elit tellus , luctus nec ullamcorper mattis , pulvinar dapibus leo .\nit brings more power and more autonomy to the booster plus model into the new booster plus s which also has a new battery system 36v li io 7 , 5 ah with samsung cells .\nthe main advantage of airless tires is that they cannot go flat , resulting in a savings , due to the fact that airless tires will need to be replaced less often . the vehicles outfitted with airless tires are able to carry more weight and engage in more rugged activities .\none of the best parts of the e - twow scooters is their distinctive folding system . the scooters can be fully folded with a single click of the lever on the platform . afterwards you can easily carry and store it any place you desire : under your office desk , in the trunk of your car or in a locker .\nleds are miniature bulbs powered by the movement of electrons . this advanced technology replaces the filament inside a regular incandescent lighting system \u2013 which explains why leds last longer ( no filament to burn out ) and are less bulky ( no filament ) .\nwhat are the benefits of eco - friendly lighting ? the most obvious benefit of led light system is that they require significantly less energy to operate than regular incandescent lights . that is how energy - efficient lighting saves you money \u2013 while also saving the planet .\nbuilt on passion , teamwork and a determination not only to achieve outstanding performance but to make it truly competitive and accessible .\n1 . 5 - 2 h ( charger 4 a ) or 3 - 3 . 5 h ( charger 2 a )\nright from our early days , e - twow\u2019s mission has always been to develop and increase performance , enjoyment and above all safety in everyday riding .\ne - twow has always been driven by the passion that true scooters owners impassioned developed . inspired by real people , we strive to promote solutions that help our clients to ride in comfort and safety .\nit represents our policy of always being in touch with our client\u2019s needs & desires , giving booster a facelift , thus introducing booster plus .\ncookies to make this site work properly , we sometimes place small data files called cookies on your device . most big websites do this too .\nyou can change these settings at any time . however , this can result in some functions no longer being available . for information on deleting the cookies , please consult your browser\u2019s help function .\nadvertising : tailor information and advertising to your interests based on e . g . the content you have visited before . ( currently we do not use targeting or targeting cookies . )\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\nupdate : test video ! now it officially exists . low speed only for now , since i b0rked the controller and stuck it in sissy mode\u00e2\u201e\u00a2\nafter eight months of development , five of which were spent sitting on a shelf at miters , snuffles reloaded finally moved under its own power . and boy did it move\u2026 i have already managed to nearly faceplant once on it .\nwith the project having entered a state of semi - functionality , and with it standing a decent chance of becoming something worthwhile , i\u2019d like to move onto a less whimsical name . while \u201csnuffles\u201d was cute , it just doesn\u2019t have that aura of coolness .\nno , it\u2019s not spring returned . it\u2019s cruise control for cool . without caps - lock , and potentially more blood .\ni finally mustered up the effort to pull it off the shelf and hook up the last four wires remaining on the thing which had kept it from moving for the past few months . with the help of some friends , we got everything bunched together as a test rig \u2013 then decided to call it good and wrapped everything in tape . and good it was . this time , functional cameras are immediately accessible , so expect some \u201caction shots\u201d when the sun comes up .\nso why is it \u201c99 % \u201d done ? well\u2026 . right now , it will probably get me arrested if i take it to the airport ( then again , when you\u2019re an mit student , anything will ) . obviously there needs to be some wire cleaning and rerouting . i don\u2019t have a correctly sized box to house the onboard voltage regulator and r / c signal interface yet . i have a proper e - bike throttle that fits over the handlebars . i also need to make a charge - balance plug for the battery pack .\nhowever , it is at least mechanically sound , and i was able to ride it back from miters . therefore , i know the range is at least 3000 feet minus one railroad crossing .\neven with no torque advantage ( as a direct drive motor ) , the acceleration is pretty absurd . it\u2019s not quite the neck - snapping and rider - launching takeoff of snuffles 1 , but i do need to hang on pretty hard . it is , however , a controllable launch , and will be even more so when a proper spring - loaded thumb throttle is installed ( you know , so i don\u2019t have to hang on with one hand and one leg while twiddling a knob on a stick with the other hand )\nthis is the \u201clarger\u201d flavor from razor , which has 125mm wheels . with the belly pack , i still have about 1 . 5 inches of clearance . not going to be bounding over any curbs or potholes , but it\u2019s enough to get around on bike lanes and sidewalks .\nthere are four 4 . 2ah lithium polymer flat cells inside , and four outside . they are run in series for 29 . 6 volts nominal . the packs are rated for 20c discharge ( 80 amps ) and can burst 30c , so i have plenty of reserve battery power . as for capacity , calculation showed that my optimal range at constant power on flat , frictionless ground in a universe with a constant gravitational field at a constant temperature in air with zero viscosity and me approximated as a point mass\u2026 is about 4 miles , no entropy generated . realistically i expect far less , and need to do a real rangecheck some time soon . anything above 2 miles is really enough to putz me around campus and into town and back .\nwith an extension of the belly box , and some custom control electronics , i could conceivably hide all the control stuff inside the tube frame , and only have a throttle cable coming out .\nand it weighs this much . with better mounting facilities , it should weigh around 12 pounds . that\u2019s a hair under 6 kilograms for you people in metricworld .\nanyways , work will now continue on dressing up the control system . i\u2019ve officially moved past the \u201c90 % zone of project - related self - loathing\u201d which occurs with everything i build \u2013 i would furiously build it to 90 % of the way , then just get sick of it and forget about it for a while . now that i know it works , i should be a little motivated to push it through .\ni have kept a detailed build log of this project and its predecessor on this site .\nthere seems to be a disturbing trend in all my recent projects of everything progressing smoothly and going right , then the whole project grinding to a halt at the last possible second before completion and being wholly unrecoverable without spending an additional hefty sum of money . case in point : tb4 . 5 - sp1 for motorama had essentially half the robot become crippled the day before i had to leave for the tournament .\nnew case in point : snuffles reloaded half - existed for about 30 seconds before the motor controller failed . the failure is undiagnosed at the moment , but probably revolves around blowing a voltage regulator which then shot the controller logic with 35 volts .\nhere\u2019s some build pics from over the past few weeks , and the ( 95 % ) complete vehicle , along with the half - existance video .\nafter playing with the analog - digital converter , i made the output leds act as a throttle display meter of sorts , for kicks . full throttle , all leds lit , and they go out in sequence as i let off the throttle . i might actually implement this using a led bargraph chip in the future .\nnext up was assembling the eight giant lithium - polymer cells without killing myself or burning down buildings .\nto solder epic batteries , you need an epic soldering iron . unfortunately , i couldn\u2019t find the epic soldering iron i used at the media lab to assemble a123 cells , which are even more epic than my 4ah lipos . so if you do not have an epic soldering iron , you need an epic soldering tip .\na scavenged rod of copper and some lathe time later , and i had an epic soldering tip which fit a radioshack 40 watt soldering iron , which i do have . the whole thing is 2 . 5\u2033 long and is . 400\u2033 in diameter at the larger half .\nthe brass one was for testing and practice , since a rod of copper is actually pretty pricey these days to just fuck around with .\nthe bottom battery pack completed after some careful iron maneuvering . the epic tip made the whole operation touch - and - go , exactly what you want for soldering batteries . you never want to park the iron on a battery cell for more than a second or two .\nthis was a bit of a risky operation since i was laying the cells face - to - face to conserve wiring volume . normally , batteries like this are stacked and the cell tabs folded over one another . one wrong move with the massive solid copper tip and i was probably looking at replacing a cell .\nafter each joint was made ( and its balancer lead installed ) , it was covered in electrical tape . when all the joints were completed , i slammed the whole thing in a tube of giant heatshrink and parked the heat gun over it .\ngiant heatshrink should be a primary structural fastener . when it starts tightening down , everything inside sort of scrambles for the lowest volume configuration , and the end result is a very neat package of parts . the pack was embedded into its mount with some also primary - structural double - sided tape .\nthis pack constitutes cells number 5 through 8 . the balancer lead is a standard 3 - pin r / c servo plug , which serves the interconnects between cells 5 and 6 , 6 and 7 , and 7 and 8 ."]}
{"id": 55654, "summary": [{"text": "bubble o ' bill is a brand of packaged ice cream currently in australia and new zealand , manufactured under unilever 's streets brand , and formerly available in the united states and united kingdom under sister brands good humor and wall 's respectively .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "its name a pun on old west figure buffalo bill , the ice cream resembles a cowboy , distinctive for having a gumball in place of a nose . ", "topic": 12}], "title": "bubble o ' bill", "paragraphs": ["yet another features bubble o\u2019bill telling a gaytime and a splice to \u201cstick \u2019em up\u201d .\nbubble ' o ' bill pin - nearly gone ! \u2013 eat . me . do\nyou can still get these in australia . we call it bubble o ' bill .\nbubble - o - bill on a floating meringue island with raspberry and bubblegum coulis . . . . $ 35\nsend it back and they ' ll send you their experimental bubble o ' bill made entirely out of bubblegum noses .\ni love the old bubble o bill , tonight i choose to purchase bubble o bill in lieu of a drumstick . i could not wait to open it , but when i did i could not believ how small he has got over the years , still yum though . just needs to go back to his old size , become the good old big bubble o bill ! !\nanother references the beach with a splice in a bikini with a bite mark and a bubble o\u2019bill declaring : \u201ci can see your white bits\u201d .\nso it was no surprise to see phoebe burgess enjoying a delicious bubble o ' bill by the beach in sydney ' s vaucluse on sunday .\nbubble o ' bill - chocolate , caramel & strawberry ice cream with a bubble gum nose & a bullet hole through his hat . ahhh those were the days . . . | pinterest | chi\u2026\nddb sydney reworked the campaign , first conceived by adam & eve ddb , using local variants such as splice , cornetto , gaytime and bubble o\u2019bill .\ni\u2019d imagine bubble o bill and gaytime are targeted at adults who ate them when they were kids , given they\u2019ve been off the market for so long .\nbilly c \u2013 they\u2019re ads for icecream . they\u2019re meant to be funny and a bit silly . you don\u2019t expect a sophisticated / mature / serious approach for a bubble o\u2019bill , surely ?\nan australian icon ! bubble o ' bill is a classic blend of strawberry , chocolate and caramel ice confection , with a mega bubblegum nose , and a bullet hole through his hat .\nbut the man was adamant he had not been drinking and that the reading was caused by the bubble o & apos ; bill he had eaten when he stopped at a service station .\ni use to love buffalo bill when i was a little girl , that bubble gum nose was the best . what happened to him ?\nfolks , you ' re talking about the ice cream bar by the name of bubble - o bill ! ! buffalo bill was that crazy cross - dressing serial killer from silence of the lambs , remember ?\nit places the lotion in the basket .\nthe man claimed the alcohol reading was the result of eating a bubble o ' bill ice cream treat and magistrate rod crisp ordered a test to be performed to back up the claim . police recorded the man ' s blood alcohol content as 0 . 00 and performed the test a second time after he took a few bites of bubble o ' bill , yielding a 0 . 018 reading .\nwith the fun of randomly coloured bubblegum noses and the excitement of how impressively fast they would lose their flavour , the bubble o\u2019bill is a delicious and accurate tribute to the cowboy buffalo bill who famously had bubblegum for a nose and a head made of ice cream .\nsend them a note on facebook , they have a really active facebook community . might get hooked up with some free bubble o bills !\nit comes after a magistrate yesterday ordered him to buy and eat the offending confection to test his assertion that a bubble o & apos ; bill had given him a reading when he blew into his alcohol interlock device .\ndamn , i wish i had this chance 10 years ago . story : little kid goes with his pocket money to get a bubble o ' bill , opens it up , no bubble , on the verge of tears , goes home sad . now i check them every time , and i ' ve never found another bubble - less one . it hurts just thinking about it .\nthe scoring of the archetypes reflects a few realities about socioeconomic background and the bubble .\nthis song is about the ice - cream bubble o bill ' s . if you have no idea what they are , you are missing out and should google it just to see what they look like and weep in awe . much love grace .\nwith its colourful combination of flavours and made in the shape of a cowboy\u2019s head , the bubble o\u2019bill is a classic ice cream known for its bubblegum nose and for the hole in the cowboy\u2019s hat representing a bullet hole and also an annoying loss of ice cream .\n@ jeff \u2013 no but i don\u2019t expect adult concepts being used to sell ice creams that are clearly aimed at children either . how many adults buy bubble - o bills ?\nif you need an ice cream fix , grab a bubble o ' bill . it is lower in sugar and fat than other ice creams such as magnum & gaytime and the combination of ice cream flavours and the crackling chocolate make it a perfect treat . the only complaint is the bubble gum nose . when chewed , it quickly loses it flavour and the consistency of it gets all caught up in your teeth .\nby bill hayes ( bloomsbury \u00a316 . 99 ) . to order a copy for \u00a314 . 44 go to\ni work in fine dining , and bubble - o - bill is , to me , the pinnacle of desserts . chocolate , caramel , and strawberry icecream , with a milk chocolate backing , and bubblegum finish . so much variety for so much value , with a little bit of nostalgia as an aftertaste . classic .\nboth tv producer bill hughes and o\u2019sullivan frequented the iconic new york gay club the saint with hanley . it was built on the site of the fillmore east , a massive dance floor under a planetarium dome .\none of my all time favourite ice creams - you ' ve simply gotta love bubble ' o bill and its great tasting flavour . the ice cream is mainly chocolate and strawberry flavoured , with a hint of caramel throughout . its rich and deliciously creamy and has a blue , green , red , blue or yellow bubblegum nose .\nthe following are links about buffalo bill ice cream bar you may find interesting . also check out the other pages .\nhanley went between the hospital and o\u2019sullivan\u2019s mother\u2019s house on hatch street where she cared for him .\nroutledge sj , hewitt cj , bora n , bill rm . ( 2011 ) antifoam addition to shake flask cultures of recombinant\nin 2000 , the dot - com bubble burst , destroying $ 6 . 2 trillion in household wealth over the next two years .\nthis is the second version of the \u201cdo you live in a bubble ? \u201d quiz . you can find the original quiz here .\ngiuliana rancic takes a hike with bill . . . as the couple vacation with friends ahead of her return to e ! news\nyou gotta keep melt time in mind . i swear bubble o ' bills melt fucking twice as fast as any other icecream . not to mention the cunt who owns the deli always has his freezer on the piss weak setting , probably to save 30 cents on power cus the uppity wankers who own the iga are slowly sending him out of buisness . not that you care anyway , the owner gives you stinkeye every time you come in so you repay it by flicking through the quokka you have no intention of buying while dribbling bubble o ' bill all over it . cya next smoko you miserable old cunt .\nvincent hanley , the pioneering irish dj who died of aids in 1987 at the age of 33 . photograph : courtesy of bill hughes\nbut once i moved , o and i started spending time together and quickly got better and better acquainted .\n27 february 2015 i brought o a few of the letters and emails written in response to his new york times essay . i : \u201chow\u2019d it feel to read those ? \u201d o : \u201cgood ! \u201d i : \u201cyou have about 800 more to go . \u201d o : \u201ci\u2019d like to see all of them . \u201d\nhanley and o\u2019sullivan drove to dungannon for a dj gig . when hanley removed his shirt in a hotel room while he was changing , o\u2019sullivan saw how emaciated he was . that christmas , hanley finally confirmed his illness to his friend . \u201cat that stage there was no hope , \u201d o\u2019sullivan said . \u201cit was a death sentence . \u201d\na deliciously creamy ice cream . with a side of thin , snap cracking chocolate . . . a cold bubble gum ball to finish off the delight .\nvincent hanley and terry o\u2019sullivan who met in the late 1970s . \u201cit was not fame for fame\u2019s sake . . . he had a vision . he saw the prevailing winds of popular mass entertainment . \u201d photograph : courtesy of terry o\u2019sullivan\nthe following are comments left about buffalo bill ice cream bar from site visitors such as yourself . they are not spell checked or reviewed for accuracy .\necamilla - trevi\u00f1o ll , viader - salvad\u2032o jm , barrera - salda\u00f1a ha , guerrero - olazar\u2032an m . ( 2000 )\nhughes still has a photo of hanley in his office . the last thing hanley said to o\u2019sullivan was : \u201ci\u2019m sorry\u201d .\na portrait of sacks taken by bill hayes titled back home , march 2015 . hayes , whose pictures have been published in the new york times , the new yorker and granta , used photography as a way to getting to know new york following his move from san francisco in 2009 . photograph : bill hayes\no\u2019sullivan , a psychoanalytic - psychotherapist and founding member of the rutland centre , believes he would be in a better position than most to identify addiction , yet he still questions how he may have been in denial about what o\u2019sullivan says was hanley\u2019s cocaine use .\nif you grew up in a working - class neighborhood , you are going to have a high score even if you are now an investment banker living on park avenue . your present life may be completely encased in the bubble , but you brought a lot of experience into the bubble that will always be part of your understanding of the world .\nbill\u2019s teaching activities have been closely related to his research activity and has lectured in the areas of combustion theory and design , biomass energy , ccs plant design and conventional power . a particularly rewarding and enjoyable part of bill\u2019s activity is the supervision and development of the research students and early career researchers working on projects within the energy 2050 group .\nhanley\u2019s nickname for gogan was \u2018larry love - a - bubble\u2019 , and gogan and his late wife florrie were one of the few people permitted to visit hanley in his last days .\npopular author bill o\u2019hanlon offers an inviting and reassuring guide to the essentials of hypnosis , alleviating the newcomer\u2019s anxieties about how to make the most of this clinical tool . this brief book illustrates the benefits of solution - oriented hypnosis , which draws on the work of the pioneering therapist milton erickson ( with whom o\u2019hanlon studied ) and emphasizes doing what is needed to get results\u2015which , more often than not , means trusting that the client holds within him - or herself answers or knowledge that need only be tapped or released by the therapist . o\u2019hanlon covers the key aspects of hypnosis , including : using possibility words and phrases ; using passive language ; and inducing trance . o\u2019hanlon offers practical tips and friendly encouragement for the novice hypnotherapist\u2015in his characteristic warm , reassuring , and humorous style .\ni actually thought it was called bubbalo bill but that , to this day , is still my favorite memory of ice cream . had it in brooklyn ny and still remember chasing the truck\nas director of pgr studies , bill is a member of several departmental and faculty committees . externally , bill is an active member of the fuel and energy research forum , exec . committee , chair of the environ . division ; member of the energy institute yorkshire branch committee ; member of the epsrc peer review college and is an associate principal editor of the elsevier journal fuel .\ndemocratic presidential candidate martin o ' malley rolls up his sleeves as he speaks at the west des moines public library in west des moines , iowa on saturday .\n\u201cyou are swimming in the elements , \u201d i tell o , \u201cswimming in a pool of copper . \u201d \u201clovely , \u201d he murmurs , doing his backstroke .\no\u2019malley\u2019s campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment , but the dnc indicated that o\u2019malley , along with leading democrats hillary clinton and bernie sanders , would be included in the debate . \u201cwe expect all three of our major candidates on stage next sunday in south carolina , \u201d dnc communications director luis miranda told national journal .\nlater\u2026 o just returned from his gp , who thinks he has some kind of gallbladder inflammation , maybe gallstones . did an ultrasound , but they\u2019re running more tests .\no\u2019sullivan thought the disease was something related to a deficiency in the immune system and perhaps had read something about it being transferred by cats to in - vitro babies .\ntake this 25 - question quiz , based on a similar one published in murray\u2019s 2012 book , \u201ccoming apart : the state of white america 1960 - 2010 , \u201d to find out just how thick your bubble is .\na slim zip wallet crafted in supersoft textured lambkin . the wraparound zip open to a twill - lined interior with a dividing zip pocket , 4 bill slots , and 12 card slots providing plenty of space .\nullah a , hong k , wang w , chilton s & nimmo w ( 2015 ) bubble - based emms mixture model applied to turbulent fluidization . powder technology , 281 , 129 - 137 . view this article in wrro\n26 august 2012 i , listening to bj\u00f6rk on my ipod ; o , reading and writing in his travel journal ; we : drinking champagne on a flight to reykjav\u00edk . i look over and see o making a list in his journal . he tells me he is writing out all the elements that are not present in the human body :\nbut something was wrong . the year before hanley died , someone remarked to o\u2019sullivan that he was looking thin . when a nudge - nudge - wink - wink article appeared in a newspaper , o\u2019sullivan rang hanley asking him if he had anything to worry about , \u201ci have a little problem with my eye , \u201d hanley replied , mentioning toxoplasmosis .\ni have to admit , buffalo bill ice cream was the best . it was a bk thing , man when my dad bought it for me , i loved it . i wonder if they still make it . : 0 (\nbased on current polling , o\u2019malley would only barely make the cut . his numbers in recent polls are well below 5 percent nationally , as well as in new hampshire and south carolina .\n7 july 2015 o , proudly , playing a new schubert piece , and with great flair demonstrating how it requires \u201ccrossed hands\u201d . i am quite amazed and impressed , and i clap .\nsjr is supported by the bbsrc . the author would like to thank professors roslyn m bill and david r poyner for helpful comments and charlotte bland from the imaging facility supported by archa , aston university for assistance with fluorescence microscopy images .\nyes . you ' d have to hold onto it while you tried not to eat your ice cream too fast in bubble gum anticipation , or drop it while concentrating on getting that last bit of ice cream that threatens to fall off the stick .\n15 january 2015 o\u2019s doctor phoned : \u201cpeculiar findings\u201d re : cat scan yesterday . so : am taking him to see a radiologist at sloan kettering . they want to see him this afternoon .\n22 april 2015 o : \u201cthe most we can do is to write \u2013 intelligently , creatively , critically , evocatively \u2013 about what it is like living in the world at this time . \u201d\n9 july 2015 o\u2019s birthday : at his party \u2013 o asks me to go get the bottle of 1948 calvados \u2013 a rare brandy given to him as a gift years ago and sealed in a wooden box . i open it for him . i : \u201cdo you want a glass ? \u201d o : \u201cno , \u201d he says , and takes a swig , eyes closed . \u201clovely , \u201d he pronounces and looks around the room . \u201cwho would like some ? \u201d later , he tells me he\u2019d forgotten that he had left the calvados to a friend in his will .\neli pariser is the author of the new york times bestseller the filter bubble : what the internet is hiding from you and the co - founder of upworthy , a website dedicated to drawing attention to important social topics . he\u2019s at @ elipariser on twitter .\nthere was no sign of him when he was due to be back in dublin . o\u2019sullivan went searching , eventually finding him on the top floor of o\u2019sullivan\u2019s mother\u2019s house , \u201cthere he was in bed , looking out the window . i said , \u2018what are you thinking ? \u2019 he said , \u2018i wonder will it ever be the same again ? \u2019 he was 33 years of age . \u201d\n8 july 15 the day before o\u2019s 82nd birthday , and we got bad news with his latest cat scan \u2013 bad \u2013 much worse than expected . not only have the tumours regrown , the cancer has spread : kidneys , lungs , skin . o wants to go ahead with his birthday party , and doesn\u2019t want people to know . \u201cauden always said one must celebrate one\u2019s birthday , \u201d he says .\neditor\u2019s note : bill aulet is the managing director of the martin trust center for mit entrepreneurship and a senior lecturer at the mit sloan school of management . he is the author of the recently released book , disciplined entrepreneurship : 24 steps to a successful startup .\nfirstly , i have yet to see such a perfect specimen of a bubble o bill emerge from its wrapper as are displayed in these promotions . usually a half - melted , then re - frozen blob of vague dimensions , crusted over with a layer of sparkly ice crystals . suggest pack shot fantasy vs . promo reality could be an area needing some attention from streets . secondly , along the same lines as the mla\u2019s current \u201clambasting\u201d over its savage and alarming vegan flamethrower attack , it doesn\u2019t take long for someone to connect a mildly amusing attempt at ice cream humour on a billboard with responsibility for the massive undermining of many years of noble work by charities and other agencies in the area of suicide prevention . is this really what we\u2019ve come down to ?\nnimmo w , daood ss & gibbs bm ( 2010 ) the effect of o - 2 enrichment on nox formation in biomass co - fired pulverised coal combustion . fuel , 89 ( 10 ) , 2945 - 2952 .\nthey are no weirder than we were . it\u2019s a comparison meant to be generous , since past generations , we think , turned out more or less o . k . this flatters the old , not the young .\nit was the first time o\u2019sullivan had heard any reference to what he would later understand to be the hiv - aids epidemic . information was sketchy and , like the poppers theory , often inaccurate . but something was wrong .\nhere\u2019s the upshot : yes , using facebook means you\u2019ll tend to see significantly more news that\u2019s popular among people who share your political beliefs . and there is a real and scientifically significant \u201cfilter bubble effect\u201d \u2014 the facebook news feed algorithm in particular will tend to amplify news that your political compadres favor .\ntoday , facebook\u2019s data science team has put part of the \u201cfilter bubble\u201d theory to the test and published the results in science , a top peer - review scientific journal . eytan bakshy and solomon messing , two of the co - authors , were gracious enough to reach out and brief me at some length .\nin new york , hanley shared an apartment with a man named philip , who o\u2019sullivan describes as a \u201cvery educated\u201d , camp , african - american guy from louisiana who worked in technology for one of the major banks in new york .\nbill o\u2019hanlon , is a founder of possibility and inclusive therapies and is the author or coauthor of more than thirty books , including out of the blue , becoming a published therapist , and quick steps to resolving trauma . he is a diplomate , board member , fellow and master therapist in the american psychotherapy association and was awarded the\noutstanding mental health educator of the year\nin 2001 by the new england educational institute . he lives in santa fe , new mexico . visit his website for more information : billohanlon . com .\no\u2019sullivan made him scrambled eggs and toast , and the next day , monday , brought him back to st james\u2019s hospital . defiant , hanley jumped down the steps out of the house three at a time . by the weekend he was dead .\nthere are a lot of really good books on the subject of ericksonian hypnotherapy - - thousands of pages and millions of words . now here comes bill o ' hanlon with a deceptively slender volume of the very best , very most important , very most powerful things every hypnotist should know to do this stuff elegantly and well . it would be hard to overestimate how much value this book contains per page , or how valuable it could be if gotten into enough hands - - especially those of the direct - suggestion hypnosis school . a guide to trance land is a marvel .\nterry o\u2019sullivan met hanley in 1976 and they became close friends . at the time , hanley was living in a mews in monkstown , co dublin , with charles self who was later murdered at the address in 1982 , in a crime which remains unsolved .\nhowever , while some beehive teams did achieve success , the overall rate was much lower than the accelerator teams . the rate of progress was noticeably lower as was the drive to get their team to achieve \u201cescape velocity\u201d \u2013 our term for being a strong enough team to move out of the \u201cmit bubble\u201d and establish itself as a standalone company .\nthere\u2019s one other key piece to pull out . the filter bubble was really about two concerns : that algorithms would help folks surround themselves with media that supports what they already believe , and that algorithms will tend to down - rank the kind of media that\u2019s most necessary in a democracy \u2014 news and information about the most important social topics .\nclonmel was proud of hanley and , as his profile grew , he couldn\u2019t walk down the street without being stopped multiple times . hanley wanted to be famous , o\u2019sullivan says , but not in a narcissistic way . he wanted to be good at his job .\nbill was appointed to reader at the university of sheffield in february 2015 and has since attracted new funding with a value of \u00a31m ( \u00a33 . 1m total ) with 7 active research grants in the areas of ultra supercritical fluidised bed combustion , anaerobic digestion , energy from waste and knowledge economy partnership ( kep ) funded by epsrc , innovate uk / epsrc / bbsrc , royal academy of engineering and the british council . bill\u2019s other funded activities are in the areas of pulverised coal / biomass oxy fuel combustion and corrosion studies related to future advanced power generation developments . he has published 146 papers including 74 refereed journal articles , 2 book chapters and 1 patent .\nthe origins of the netflix culture date to october 2001 . the internet bubble burst the year before , and netflix , once flush with venture capital , was running out of money . netflix had to lay off roughly 50 employees , shrinking the staff by a third . \u201cit was reed\u2019s first layoffs , \u201d mccord says . \u201cit was painful . \u201d\n\u201cbill o\u2019hanlon has done it again\u2026 . this short book is filled with useful information about trances and is written in an easy to understand and practical manner . i have already recommended this book to my students . i can easily recommend it to you as well . . . o\u2019hanlon\u2019s books are always filled with precious clinical nuggets . \u201d - milton h . erickson foundation newsletter \u201cfrom emphasizing through voice volume to creating rhythm in altered states , a guide to trance land is a fine addition to any health library . \u201d - bookwatch \u201c [ c ] harming , instructive book , easy to consume . \u201d - urltoken \u201ci highly recommend this to the serious clinician . . . this volume is probably the most concise opportunity for a practicing clinician to understand the breadth of permissive hypnosis . \u201d - tim brunson , ph . d . , the international hypnosis research institute\njon hamm seems like a really nice guy . to clarify : a really nice , tall , well - built guy who you probably wouldn\u2019t want to piss off . and yet , president donald trump and disgraced fox news host bill o\u2019reilly thought it would be a cool , fun idea to have some kind of alpha - male standoff with hamm during a saturday night live after - party last year ( for the snl episode that trump infamously hosted ) , and the whole thing just left our dear hammy a bit confused . \u201che was with bill o\u2019reilly , \u201d he explained to the new york times . \u201cthey\u2019re both tall dudes . and i\u2019m a tall dude . and they both do that tall - dude thing , which is try to intimidate you . and it doesn\u2019t work on me . i\u2019m like , \u2018i\u2019m as alpha as you . let\u2019s go . you\u2019re not going to chest - bump me . \u2019 it was a very weird night . it was the shortest i\u2019ve ever stayed at an snl after - party . \u201d think of all of the un - eaten canap\u00e9s and iced beverages that were sacrificed due to this ordeal . at least trump\u2019s inner circle is taking the anecdote well .\nin february , o\u2019sullivan collected hanley from dublin airport , \u201cyou could smell the death off him . \u201d hanley had been sitting next to the actor gabriel byrne on the flight over . he said goodbye to byrne and got in o\u2019sullivan\u2019s car . at st james\u2019s hospital , the doctor came out to o\u2019sullivan after about 15 minutes with hanley . \u201c\u2018look , terry , the bottom line here is that vincent is close to death . i know it\u2019s putting something on your shoulders , would you like me to let him go now ? \u2019 i thought about it and said , \u2018no , could you hold on to him for a while because i know he\u2019d like to say goodbye to people\u2019 . i regretted that terribly . i think it prolonged his suffering , and mine , to tell the truth . \u201d\nshe wandered into an upper room , and we followed . there , she showed us two custom - made instruments , a celeste and what looked like a harpsichord . both had been modified somehow through instructions from a programme on her mac . i could tell that o was completely lost as she explained how this worked . yet it was then , right then , that i realised how much she and o were alike \u2013 fellow geniuses , incredibly , intuitively brilliant \u2013 while being at the same time such an unlikely pair of friends .\nthe alithia guys also stopped us at a 7 / 11 and introduced us to something called \u2018australiana\u2019 . they got us some tim tams and also an ice - cream called bubble - o - bill , what a crazy country ! but we were still hungry , so we bought our favourite food , the famous wicked wings from kfc , which is something really special for us because in austria there is only one kfc in the whole country ! on the way to newcastle the weather cooled down and so did the warnings about the bush fires , so we stopped by a town called avoca and went to the beach there . the water was such a beautiful temperature and it was the perfect way to enjoy a sunday afternoon . after a short swim with the alithia guys , we went back on the road and got ready for the show . again we enjoyed some fantastic local supports bands and then a very wild and crazy local audience which gave us another fun 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\n23 august 2015 \u201cwhat are your wishes , dr sacks ? \u201d said the hospice nurse . \u201chow would you like to pass ? \u201d \u201cat home , \u201d answered o in a clear , steady voice , \u201cwith no pain or discomfort , and with my friends here . \u201d\nfor me , this was part of the fascination with him . i was seeing a few other men during my first summer in new york , but dates with o were completely different . we didn\u2019t go to movies or to moma or to new restaurants or broadway shows . we took long walks in the botanical garden in the bronx , where he could expatiate on every species of fern . we visited the museum of natural history \u2013 not for the dinosaurs or special exhibitions but to spend time in the often empty , chapel - like room of gems , minerals , and , especially , the elements \u2013 o knew the stories behind the discoveries of every single one . at night , we might walk from the west village to the east , o talking excitedly nonstop , to have a beer and burger at mcsorley\u2019s old ale house .\nin 1986 , with rumours surrounding his health , hanley agreed to come home and see an ophthalmologist . o\u2019sullivan heard photographers and journalists were going to be at dublin airport , so asked a contact in aer lingus to take hanley off the plane at shannon , where he collected him .\ndaood ss , ottolini m , lu g , taylor s , ogunyinka o , hossain mm , yan y & nimmo w ( 2017 ) pollutant and corrosion control technology and efficient coal combustion . energy & fuels , 31 ( 5 ) , 5581 - 5596 . view this article in wrro\nearly 1980s new york and san francisco . the clubs , the scene , the hedonism , the height of edgy glamour . something was wrong . in 1981 or 1982 o\u2019sullivan was on holiday in ibiza with a doctor friend when a group of english guys approached selling poppers \u2013 amyl nitrate .\na few years ago , i gave a talk about how algorithms and social media shape what we know . i focused on the dangers of the \u201cfilter bubble\u201d \u2014 the personalized universe of information that makes it into our feed \u2014 and argued that news - filtering algorithms narrow what we know , surrounding us in information that tends to support what we already believe . here\u2019s the main slide :\n\u201che just upped sticks and went to new york out of the blue , \u201d o\u2019sullivan remembers . \u201ci was stunned . i didn\u2019t know what he was doing and why he was doing it . \u2018i want to make it big , \u2019 he said . he was barely in london two years . \u201d\ni love when writers write to the point . there is no bs in this book , no stories that drone on and on endlessly , so long you forget what the poi t even is or if it will ever come . the few examples are short , to the poi t and completely relevant . he gives the problem and solution . this book is mainly about a solution oriented approach to hypnosis and how to use it . i absolutely enjoyed this short and to the pint book . in these days who has time to sit around for weeks reading irrelevant words and experiences . i ' m going to be looking for more books by this writer , bill o ' hanlon .\n16 august 2015 \u201ci say i love writing , but really it is thinking i love \u2013 that rush of thoughts \u2013 new connections in the brain being made . and it comes out of the blue . \u201d o smiled . \u201cin such moments : i feel such love of the world , love of thinking\u2026\u201d\nhanley , however , thought he would live . he went back to new york for a month but became more and more ill . back home , o\u2019sullivan arranged for treatment in st james\u2019s hospital , where a doctor and nurse there were the main port of call for people with aids in ireland at the time .\nin the talk , i called on mark zuckerberg , bill gates , and larry and sergey at google ( some of whom were reportedly in the audience ) to make sure that their algorithms prioritize countervailing views and news that\u2019s important , not just the stuff that\u2019s most popular or most self - validating . ( i also wrote a book on the topic , if you\u2019re into that sort of thing . )\ni believe it was buffalo bill ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! i never thought i would see people actually writing about this . it is still one of my favorite memorys from my childhood . hey heres another one . . . . how about the green frog with m n m eyes ? ? ? ? ? yup deff a bk thing cuz thats where im from : 0 ) lol\nreturning to leeds , bill pursued a number of research projects related to coal , gas and oil combustion and gasification as a senior research fellow with particular emphasis on nox , and sox emission control in partnership with major uk power generation companies . recently , bill\u2019s research activities have been closely related to the development of the uk national ukccsrc pact facilities focused on carbon capture processes and in particular to pilot scale oxy - fuel combustion projects . additionally , significant research activity has been developed in the areas of fluidized - bed biomass combustion , corrosion associated with biomass and oxy - fuel combustion and small scale anaerobic digestion systems for both urban and rural locations in developing countries . he was appointed associate professor and since 2009 , he has contributed to research projects with a total value in excess of \u00a37m as principal or co - investigator .\nbill is a reader in the energy engineering group in the mechanical engineering department at the university of sheffield and is part of the team developing academic and industrial projects for the energy 2050 initiative . bill\u2019s background is in chemical and combustion engineering having gained his phd in fluidized bed waste gasification processes at leeds university in the mid 1980\u2019s . a period in industry followed , working on full scale coal gasifier development ( 350 tpd ) for british gas , westfield development centre , scotland , as part of the british gas sng programme in partnership with lurgi gmbh . projects involved the study of fuel bed behavior at full scale and process development for operation with caking and difficult coals . other projects involved commissioning and operation of pilot plant associated with gas cleanup and upgrading to substitute natural gas using real syn - gas from the full scale plant .\nin a year when college campuses were particularly visible as hotbeds of political activity , o\u2019keefe\u2019s stunt didn\u2019t make much of a splash . the administrator in the clip seems confused and skeptical , like an actress flubbing her lines , while the real - life vassar kids caught on camera look mildly inconvenienced rather than incensed . what stands out is that , in contrast to o\u2019keefe\u2019s other provocations , the clip could have served a variety of political viewpoints . as a parody of campus life , it tapped into a broader suspicion , shared across the ideological spectrum\u2014from right - wing watchdogs to high - minded progressives\u2014that college students these days are absurdly thin - skinned , unduly obsessed with \u201csafe spaces\u201d and political correctness .\n17 february 2015 in post - surgery recovery : cutting off blood supply to the tumours in the liver may sound somewhat benign , but the body revolts with full force against such an intrusion . o repeatedly tears off his hospital gown because he is in so much pain that even the thin cotton material causes discomfort . the young female nurses act scandalised by this and keep trying to cover him up . at one point , o yells out in exasperation : \u201cif one can\u2019t be naked in a hospital , where can one be naked ? ! \u201d i hear a nurse in the hallway join me in laughter . i cover his genitals with a washcloth when the morphine finally kicks in and he falls asleep .\ni remember an ice cream bar from the 80 ' s called buffalo bill , it had chocolate head , a vanilla face and bubblegum nose . it was pretty yummy too . i use to buy it from mr . softee . ( you know the ice cream truck ) hmm maybe it was a ny thing . lol that ice cream bar is defintely from the 80 ' s there is alo flintsone ice cream bars . i still see those around\no\u2019sullivan says hanley remained in denial . the week before he died in april 1987 he asked his doctor to let him off for a few days so he could go to ashford castle . it was an almost insane request for someone so close to death . hanley persisted , and got a taxi from dublin to cong , co mayo and spent the week there .\nin iowa , where the former maryland governor\u2019s campaign has focused the majority of its resources , he\u2019s right on the edge : the five most recent polls that meet nbc\u2019s standards have o\u2019malley at an average of exactly 5 percent . if his support dropped between now and debate day , that could jeopardize his position on stage depending on how willing nbc is to round up .\nthere was a small reception afterwards . nothing fancy \u2013 two bottles of san pellegrino and a couple bottles of wine \u2013 but no bottle - opener . o and i were talking with kevin when lauren hutton walked up to us : \u201cdo one of you kind gentlemen have an opener ? even a knife would do \u2013 i could pry it open with a penknife . \u201d\nyang x , clements a , szuh\u00e1nszki j , huang xh , farias moguel o , li j , gibbins j , liu zh , zheng cg , ingham d , ma l , nimmo w & pourkashanian m ( 2018 ) prediction of the radiative heat transfer in small and large scale oxy - coal furnaces . applied energy , 211 , 423 - 537 . view this article in wrro\nwhat do you miss most about oliver ? his companionship . i hope the reader gets a sense of what our relationship and conversations were like . we talked and laughed a lot . he was very funny and liked wordplay and puns . he could be very self - deprecating and eccentric . so most of all i miss the comfort of his company and the laughter . interview by lisa o\u2019kelly\n10 august 2015 o is working on a new piece : sabbath . every now and then , a little request comes , always phrased politely : \u201cif you would be so kind : look up something for me on your little box ? \u201d \u201clittle box\u201d is his name for an iphone , a name he finds too ugly to pronounce , to speak . \u201cit\u2019s not even a word , \u201d as he points out , \u201cit\u2019s a brand . \u201d sometimes he calls the phone my \u201ccommunicator\u201d , as if out of star trek . today , he wants me to look up the meaning of the latin \u201cnunc dimittis\u201d . as is almost always the case with o , it wasn\u2019t necessary : he\u2019d had the definition exactly right in the first place : nunc dimittis is \u201cthe final song in a religious service\u201d .\ndespite seeing similar nominal dollar losses , the housing crash led to the great recession , while the dot - com crash led to a mild recession . part of this difference can be seen in consumer spending . the housing crash killed retail spending , which collapsed 8 percent from 2007 to 2009 , one of the largest two - year drops in recorded american history . 2 the bursting of the tech bubble , on the other hand , had almost no effect at all ; retail spending from 2000 to 2002 actually increased by 5 percent .\nthe poor cut spending much more for the same dollar decline in wealth . this fact is one of the most robust findings in all of macroeconomics , and has been confirmed in the context of housing , fiscal rebate checks , and credit card limits . it also makes intuitive sense . if bill gates loses $ 30 , 000 in a bad investment , he\u2019s not going to cut back his spending . if a household with only $ 30 , 000 suffers a similar loss , they\u2019re going to massively slash spending .\nbut it\u2019s also not insignificant . for self - described liberals on facebook , for example , the algorithm plays a slightly larger role in what they see than their own choices about what to click on . there\u2019s an 8 % decrease in cross - cutting content from the algorithm vs . a 6 % decrease from liberals\u2019 own choices on what to click . for conservatives , the filter bubble effect is about 5 % , and the click effect is about 17 % \u2014 a pretty different picture . ( i\u2019ve pulled out some other interesting findings from the study here . )\nbj\u00f6rk urged us to sit and eat . the chairs were carved from tree stumps . the tablecloth was embroidered with seashells . on the table : warm , salted mixed nuts in tiny dishes . almost immediately , she brought out a steaming pan of baked trout , a salad and a bowl of boiled potatoes \u2013 \u201ci like it with the skins left on , \u201d she said , almost apologetically , \u201cdon\u2019t you ? \u201d o and i nodded .\nthis year , james o\u2019keefe , the conservative activist famous for his hidden - camera expos\u00e9s , visited vassar college dressed in costume as the constitution . vassar , where i teach , is one of those campuses that seems to typify , for some , how wacky and permissive higher education has become\u2014a readymade specimen for those seeking to depict the twenty - first - century american college at its most insular and navel - gazing . o\u2019keefe hoped to do this by handing out pocket - sized constitutions outside the campus\u2019 busiest building . one of his operatives , posing as a student , would then coax an administrator into destroying this replica of our nation\u2019s founding document . a video edited down from the day\u2019s footage shows an officer of the college awkwardly humoring the faux student , who is pitch - perfect in her recitation of how the offensively retrograde constitution had \u201ctriggered\u201d and traumatized her , helpfully suggesting that the officer use a nearby shredder .\n12 january 2015 got back last night from st croix in the us virgin islands \u2013 a birthday trip . i turned 54 ( equivalent to the atomic number for xenon , so o gave me four xenon flashlights ) . o did not feel well much of the time \u2013 nauseated , tired , slept a lot . we almost cancelled the trip , last minute . two nights before we left , he told me he had \u201cdark urine\u201d . i was sceptical \u2013 he\u2019s hypochondriacal even on good days , as he is the first to admit . but i could see he was worried , talked him into peeing into a clear glass so i could check , and was startled when he brought it into the kitchen ; his urine was the colour of coca - cola . it seemed to clear up some while we were in st croix . even so , he had made a doctor\u2019s appointment before leaving for the trip .\n\u201chundreds of men , all looking the same , \u201d o\u2019sullivan remembers , \u201call in white shirts , all in moustaches , some absolutely gorgeous looking . vincent tried to adopt that style , became sort of butched up . he was a queen trying to butch himself up ; it was just a bit silly . \u201d hanley wasn\u2019t a big drinker , preferring to sip on a glass of beer , but now switched to holding a pint to complete the butch aesthetic .\nwhat this book equaled out to be for me . erickson patterns volume 1 made easy and without all the crap . he basically made an erickson patterns book for dummies . there was alot of euriqe moments for me . thinking to myself o thats how you do that when before i was confused on some stuff i read in other books . he clears it up . still missing some stuff . but he did such a good job im still gonna give him 5 stars .\n25 july 2015 in the country : o is finishing one essay , working on two others \u2013 at least two others . \u201chow\u2019s the writing going ? \u201d i ask , waking from a nap . he smiles mischievously . \u201ci meant to stop , but i couldn\u2019t . \u201d and he goes back to it . i watch . he doesn\u2019t have a fancy desk here ; it\u2019s just a folding table . all he needs is a pad and his fountain pen and a comfortable chair .\nnot long after i moved to new york , michael jackson died . o had no idea who michael jackson was . \u201cwhat is michael jackson ? \u201d he asked me the day after the news \u2013 not who but what \u2013 which seemed both a very odd and a very apt way of putting it , given how much the brilliant singer had transmuted from a human into an alien being . o often said he had no knowledge of popular culture after 1955 , and this was not an exaggeration . he did not know popular music , rarely watched anything on tv but the news , did not enjoy contemporary fiction , and had zero interest in celebrities or fame ( including his own ) . he didn\u2019t possess a computer , had never used email or texted ; he wrote with a fountain pen . this wasn\u2019t pretentiousness ; he wasn\u2019t proud of it ; indeed , this feeling of \u201cnot being with it\u201d contributed to his extreme shyness . but there was no denying that his tastes , his habits , his ways \u2013 all were irreversibly , fixedly , not of our time .\nwhen i ask , he names each of them , following my finger as i go down the list . he interrupts himself at one point : \u201cthey like to be remembered and recited like this . \u201d \u201cthey ? \u201d o nods . he could not look more delighted , and it\u2019s not because of the alcohol . listed separately , under the heading \u201cno or infinitesimal\u201d , are the exceptions . he goes on to explain the difference between organic and nonorganic chemistry . i do not \u2013 and expect i never will \u2013 understand half of what he is saying .\n13 july 2015 very , very tired , i did the dinner dishes quickly , gathered my things , and earlier than usual , told oliver i was heading to bed and said good night . but as i headed for the bedroom , o called to me from his desk , \u201cdo you know why i love to read nature and science every week ? \u201d i turned . \u201cno , \u201d i shook my head . i was almost confused ; this seemed such a non sequitur . \u201csurprise \u2013 i always read something that surprises me , \u201d he said ."]}
{"id": 55656, "summary": [{"text": "cmc aviation was a charter airline based in nairobi , kenya at wilson airport .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it was acquired by dac aviation international on august 2006 and was rebranded as dac aviation ( ea ) limited in 2011 . ", "topic": 20}], "title": "cmc aviation", "paragraphs": ["cmc aviation is a charter airline based at wilson airport in nairobi , kenya .\nafter completing his training at cmc aviation ( now dac aviation ) in nairobi , he was retained as a ground instructor .\nto access the directory of airline passenger services systems and their customers you need to purchase ch - aviation + ch - aviation pss .\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 :\nat present cmc has a fleet of 20 robinson r22\u2019s and 3 robinson r44\u2019s in operation .\nall acronyms . 2018 .\ncmc\n. urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .\nall acronyms . cmc . urltoken published july 9 , 2018 . accessed july 9 , 2018 .\ncmc holds a monthly safety meeting with management , pilots , engineers and office staff in attendance .\na customer centric organization\u2013 dac aviation incorporates the customer viewpoint into all planning , processes and decisions ; we anticipate their needs .\nall acronyms . cmc [ internet ] ; jul 9 , 2018 [ cited 2018 jul 9 ] . available from : urltoken\nall acronyms . cmc [ internet ] ; july 9 , 2018 [ cited 2018 jul 9 ] . available from : urltoken\nbruce bailey , vice president of commercial aviation , cmc electronics , said :\nwe are very pleased with saudi arabian airlines ' selection of our cma - 900 for their b747 - 100 classic upgrade and their continued interest in our products and services .\nhamud hopes that the government will review taxes in the aviation sector to enable it to grow and create jobs for more kenyans .\nabout esterline cmc electronics esterline cmc electronics ( www . cmcelectronics . ca ) has achieved an international reputation for innovation and \u00e2\u20ac\u00a8excellence in the design and manufacture of electronics products for the military and commercial aviation \u00e2\u20ac\u00a8markets . esterline cmc\u2019s focus is on delivering innovative cockpit systems integration and avionics solutions to its \u00e2\u20ac\u00a8customers worldwide . its principal locations are in montreal , quebec ; ottawa , ontario ; and chicago , illinois . \u00e2\u20ac\u00a8esterline cmc electronics is a wholly owned subsidiary of esterline corporation ( nyse : esl , www . esterline . com ) , a \u00e2\u20ac\u00a8specialized aerospace and defense company headquartered in bellevue , washington . esterline corporation \u00e2\u20ac\u00a8employs close to 12 , 000 people worldwide .\nmontreal , canada \u2013 finmeccanica - alenia aermacchi has selected esterline cmc electronics ( cmc ) to provide the flight management system ( fms ) for its worldwide c - 27j spartan fleet and for team spartan\u2019s offering for the upcoming fwsar ( fixed - wing search and rescue replacement ) program . esterline cmc electronics was also recently selected to supply its tacview\u00ae portable mission display and suresight\u00ae enhanced vision system sensor for team spartan in canada .\nthe cmc electronics cma - 900 has received more faa and other national civil aviation authority ( caa ) approvals than any competing product for the avionics upgrade of b747 classic aircraft . with recent orders , the cma - 900 is now in service with over 60 airlines and military operators .\nmr . anassis began his commercial aviation career in 1984 , and has since accumulated in excess of 18 , 000 hours of flight time on aircraft ranging from heavy jets to extreme stol aircraft . his broad range of experience , from scheduled airline operations to critical airlift missions in war - torn countries , has helped transform dac aviation into the highly diversified aviation company that it is today , now employing nearly 400 staff in six countries .\nwith an unmatched safety record and every performance record in its class our 20 robinson r22\u2019s and 3 robinson r44\u2019s are an obvious choice for cmc .\nit was while he was at cmc that he was struck by the demand for flight training services , which he felt was not being adequately met .\nhe said , for instance , a one - hour training session requires 25 to 35 litres of aviation fuel , which costs about sh7 , 350 .\nhamud added that running the business has been difficult , largely due to the prohibitive taxes levied on aviation fuel , as well as high landing and parking charges .\neach year cmc gives the opportunity to two junior pilots to be trained to our high level of expectancy and obtain a vast amount of experience in the industry .\ndac aviation was founded on an unwavering determination to make a difference . in the early 1990\u2019s emmanuel anassis , dac aviation\u2019s chairman and founder , identified an opportunity in the african humanitarian air transportation market . working as a humanitarian pilot in east africa he noticed that international humanitarian aid organizations were lacking access to a stable , reliable and safe air service provider .\njacksonville , florida fleet readiness center southeast | navair - u . s . navy naval air systems command - navy and marine corps aviation research , development , acquisition , test and evaluation\nthe dac aviation employee community touches a multitude of individuals around the globe . our people have the wealth of knowledge , passion , drive , energy and together our commitment leads to excellence .\n\u201cthe addition of cmc as the provider of the flight management system reinforces team spartan\u2019s commitment to building and strengthening a strong canadian supply chain and leverages the strong avionics and system integration capabilities of esterline cmc electronics , \u201d said ben stone , president and chief executive officer of alenia aermacchi north america . \u201cthis premiere flight management system will greatly enhance the c - 27j\u2019s capabilities for the fwsar mission . \u201d\ncmc\u2019s flight management system selected by alenia aermacchi is fully certified for use in commercial aviation and military aviation aircraft . it combines both the flight management and the arinc 739 mcdu control display unit functions in the same cockpit mounted enclosure . it incorporates not only the flight navigation features , but also provides control and display for external subsystems . it is unique among fms equipment offered for retrofit applications as it provides tactical procedures as well as several fully certified fms - resident functions to support future cns / atm and gatm functionalities , which will be progressively introduced over the coming years ( 2014 - 2020 ) .\ncmc electronics designs and produces leading technology electronics products for the aviation and global positioning markets . its principal locations are in montreal and ottawa , canada ; and chicago , illinois . cmc electronics is a private company controlled by an investor group led by oncap l . p . oncap is a cdn $ 400 million investment fund established by onex corporation and a number of leading canadian financial institutions . onex is a diversified company with annual consolidated revenues of approximately cdn $ 16 billion and consolidated assets of approximately cdn $ 14 billion . onex is one of canada ' s largest companies with global operations in the service , manufacturing and technology industries .\n\u201cdemand for our services has been rising steadily , \u201d mr hamud told business beat , adding that he believes skylink is demystifying the perception held by many kenyans that a career in aviation is for a chosen few .\nwhile continuing to respond to both current and anticipated recovery and rehabilitation operations of humanitarian organizations working across africa , dac aviation grew quickly ; it preemptively secured the forecasted capacity with the acquisition of additional dhc - 8 aircraft .\nour pilots are lead by our chief pilot with over 27 years of helicpoter experience . most of our senior pilots have 10 , 000 + hours and have had experience working overseas in various fields . all our pilots have originated from a rural background enabling them to be practical , safe and forward thinking . every pilot with cmc has completed a crew resource management course from the civil aviation academy australasia pty ltd and have also undergone in - house safety procedures , emergency procedures and overhead powerline procedures .\nthe triple installation of the cmc electronics ' cma - 900 global positioning system - based flight management system ( fms ) will provide sva pilots with the appropriate interface to take advantage of important fans ( future air navigation system ) features . benefits include shorter oceanic routes and equal treatment when flying through congested areas .\nthe company , headquartered in montreal , has over 100 years of experience providing high - technology electronics products , facilities in ottawa and montreal , and over 1 , 000 employees across canada . cmc\u2019s high - performance fms systems are already at the heart of the canadian department of national defence a310 polaris fleet upgrade program .\nfrom scheduled maintenance to unforeseen repairs , dac aviation is able to promptly assess the condition of incoming units and complete the work - scope in accordance with customer requirements . our partnerships with qualified , approved suppliers help reduce the lead - time of necessary spares and ensure that customer operations are constant and unimpeded by maintenance schedules .\njane potapova , dac aviation\u2019s executive vice president , has been part of the dac team since 2004 and continues to be a strong positive figure behind the company\u2019s development and increased efficiency . having recently acquired her mba , mrs . potapova\u2019s level of knowledge of the organization and experience in r & o facility management continue to benefit and help grow the company .\nsaudi arabian airlines selected cmc electronics to retrofit its fleet of 12 classic b747 - 200 / 300 and - sp aircraft in 2001 . with its fleet of state - of - the - art b747 - 200 / 300 / 400s , b777 - 200s , md - 11s and md - 90s , sva is among the largest airlines in the world .\nadherence to strict quality standards is a dac aviation hallmark . we produce the highest quality flight - safe products in conformance with relevant standards and customer requirements . our people are provided the tools , training and work environment to perform all service procedures on a \u201cfirst time \u201c right basis , and all employees are empowered to question any work where they believe product quality could be compromised .\nin april 1995 dac aviation was incorporated in montreal as a transport canada authorized maintenance facility . today , dac offers leading repair and overhaul services for ct64 / t64 / p4d engines and accessories along with supporting components for the following aircraft types : ct144 - tutor , cp - 140 - aurora , cc115 - buffalo , ch124 - seaking helicopter , cf18 - fighter , c130 - hercules and dhc - 8 .\ngreg yeldon , president , esterline cmc electronics , added , \u201cthis is a prestigious recognition for us , to be selected by a world - class oem as the fms provider for their worldwide fleet requirements . it is a gratifying endorsement of our core navigational expertise , at a time when cns / atm requirements will drive avionics modernization programs in both commercial and military aircraft in both the short term and foreseeable future . \u201d\n( montreal , canada and and dubai air show 2005 - november 20 , 2005 ) cmc electronics inc . has won an important navigation upgrade program for saudi arabian airlines ( sva ) . the contract involves the retrofit of sva ' s fleet of 7 classic b747 - 100 aircraft . with the announced retrofit of its classic b747 - 100s , sva will bring its classic fleet in line with its newest aircraft by adding state - of - the - art navigation and control display units .\nin response to this market need , dac began operations in 1993 with a single dhc - 5 buffalo aircraft , a contract with unicef and a handful of dedicated engineers and pilots with a passion and desire to make a difference .\nby 1995 , with three dhc - 5s in operation , dac saw the introduction of a maintenance facility specializing in buffalo engine and airframe support as a natural progression and perfect compliment to the company\u2019s existing core competence .\nsetting the standard for humanitarian air operations with a passion to deliver exceptional and measurable results through the comprehensive understanding and implementation of an international \u201chub and spoke\u201d operation .\nthe safety and security of our customers , our people and of our assets are given the highest priority at all times in every situation .\nwe recognize that combining our efforts towards a common goal is the key to our success .\nas a growing organization , we deliver our products and services with a minimal amount of waste , expense or unnecessary efforts .\nwe deliver premium products and services under any circumstances , even the most challenging .\nthrough continuous improvement , determination and commitment , we constantly seek to provide the highest quality of products and services to our customers .\nfairness is a determining factor in how we deal with employees , customers , investors , suppliers and other stakeholders . employees that are treated fairly are loyal to the company and help us grow . treating customers fairly results in loyalty in the form of repeat business and reputation .\nwe believe that no detail is too small . we believe that a global approach means attention to the tiniest details .\nhaving graduated with honours from the university of montr\u00e9al in 1978 and enjoying a peer review rating indicating exemplary reputation and well established practice , with a solid client base and a high professional standing , philippe brings with him almost 40 years of experience and , far more than just as a legal expert . philippe joined dac as external legal counsel in 2003 and has since been involved in a wide variety of support roles from finance , fleet expansion , operations to global growth initiatives . a former member of the harvard business review advisory council , philippe is presently a member of the mcgill institute of air and space law and of the mcgill centre for international sustainable development law . philippe brings with him a broad network of international contacts ranging from private to government sectors .\ncapa profiles help you identify new business opportunities and make better business decisions , by providing accurate and up - 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3113 cell : ( 514 ) 995 - 2357 e - mail : janka . dvornik @ urltoken\nsuleiman hamud is fortunate enough to be living his dream . he became the owner of a licensed flying school at just 24 .\nbut it has not been an easy journey to the skies for a man who terms his background humble .\nthe ceo of skylink flying school , which is based at nairobi\u2019s wilson airport , opened the specialised training facility six years ago . he started the business with two other young pilots \u2013 dilipkumar kerai and david sipoche , who were 29 and 31 at the time , respectively .\nin the years since skylink has been opened , it has fought off stiff competition from established flying schools to attract a growing number of kenyans looking to be career pilots or to fly part - time for recreation . the country currently has 19 flying schools licensed to train pilots .\navoid fake news ! subscribe to the standard sms service and receive factual , verified breaking news as it happens . text the word ' news ' to 22840\nthe school\u2019s fleet has grown from just one aircraft at inception to 10 . the number of pilots it trains has also increased to 80 a year from 30 when it opened for business .\nat least 30 per cent of students are from the region , particularly uganda , rwanda and the democratic republic of congo .\nhamud , who is the first born of five siblings , says his interest in being a pilot dates back to his years in high school . he was so keen on flying that his mother sold her car to pay for his private pilot licence ( ppl ) , which costs hundreds of thousands of shillings .\nbut his sights were set on getting a commercial pilot licence that would qualify him to handle commercial aircraft . the licence , though , cost millions of shillings and required several hours of rigorous training .\nat the same time , hamud had been selected to study for a bachelor of commerce degree at the university of nairobi .\nhis parents were unable to afford the fees , so he saved his salary judiciously to pay for his degree and a commercial licence . in 2008 , he qualified for both .\nat work , he rose up the ranks to became a chief ground instructor and deputy chief flight instructor .\nhamud discussed this gap with fellow pilots kerai and sipoche . they decided to take a risk and pool sh7 . 5 million from their savings to purchase an aircraft to lease to their employer .\nnot easily deterred , the three decided to raise sh25 million to open their own flying school in july 2010 . they got sh15 million from what they had saved of their salaries , and got a sh10 million bank loan .\n\u201cour strategy was to offer quality flight training services at a more affordable rate than other players in the market . we wanted to reach more kenyans and demystify the myth that a flying career is only for the elite , \u201d hamud said .\nskylink\u2019s training for a ppl costs sh650 , 000 compared to other schools that charge about sh800 , 000 , hamud said . the training takes four months .\na private commercial licence , on the other hand , costs sh2 . 4 million against a sh3 million fee from some other schools . the training takes seven months .\nfor those interested in becoming pilots , hamud advises that they plan their finances and work hard .\n\u201cfor instance , parents and their children who are keen on a pilot career can start saving early so as not to be overwhelmed by the fees . \u201d\nbut he is positive about the future as the sector in kenya and africa continues to expand , boosting the demand for pilots .\n\u201cskylink is looking to expand to regional countries where there is strong demand for flight training , but there are few or no quality flying schools , \u201d he said .\nthe c - 27j is a solution that meets the demands of the country\u2019s incredibly large area of sar responsibility with a single aircraft fleet . along with a capable aircraft , team spartan\u2019s fwsar solution comes with a commitment to deliver 100 % of contract value industrial offsets and benefits in the form of hundreds of long - term jobs and farreaching investments in canadian firms and technology . \u00e2\u20ac\u00a8 \u00e2\u20ac\u00a8about finmeccanica - alenia aermacchi\nalenia aermacchi , a finmeccanica company , has a role of primary importance in the world\u2019s civil and defence aeronautical industry , counts a total workforce of ca . 11 , 000 people and operates in the design , development , production and integrated support of commercial and military aircraft , trainers , unmanned aerial vehicles and aerostructures . in 2013 it reported revenues of \u20ac 3 . 34 billion , orders of \u20ac 3 . 98 billion and a backlog of \u20ac 9 . 0billion\nabout general dynamics canada with an established canadian presence for more than 60 years with employees in ottawa , calgary and halifax , general dynamics canada is canada\u2019s largest defense electronics company with a worldwide reputation for excellence in the production of leading - 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{"id": 55657, "summary": [{"text": "the dursley and midland junction railway was a company formed to build a short railway in gloucestershire , england linking the town of dursley to the midland railway 's bristol to gloucester line at coaley .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "the line was built in 1856 and was 2.5 miles ( 4.0 km ) long .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "apart from the terminus and the junction stations , there was also a station at cam , about halfway between the two . ", "topic": 34}], "title": "dursley and midland junction railway", "paragraphs": ["dursley railway station photo . cam and coaley junction line . midland railway ( 4 )\ndursley railway station photo . cam and coaley junction line . midland railway ( 2 )\ndursley and midland junction railway . top file no : 2589 | the national archives\ndursley railway station photo . cam and coaley junction . . . dursley railway station photo . cam and coaley junction . . .\ndursley railway station photo . cam and coaley junction line . midland railway ( 4 ) | ebay\ndursley railway station photo . cam and coaley junction line . midland railway ( 2 ) | ebay\ndursley railway station served the town of dursley in gloucestershire , england , and was the terminus of the short dursley and midland junction railway line which linked the town to the midland railway ' s bristol to gloucester line at coaley junction .\ncoaley to dursley railway branch line of the bristol and gloucester railway , promoted and later absorbed by the midland railway .\nthe distinctive style of the dursley and midland junction railway building is clearly seen in this view at cam station .\ncam railway station served the village of cam in gloucestershire , england . the station was on the short dursley and midland junction railway line which linked the town of dursley to the midland railway ' s bristol to gloucester line at coaley junction .\nthe midland railway carriages of the midland & great northern joint railway 1893 - 1920 . 23\nthe goods shed at coaley junction probably dates to circa 1856 for the midland railway , cam .\nmidland railway motor trains in the midland , lms & br period . 67 - 79 .\nthis view inside coaley junction signalbox shows the array of levers needed to work the junction .\nivatt 2 - 6 - 0 , 46526 waits at the dursley branch platform at coaley junction with the 6 . 20pm train to dursley .\nengine 41748 waits at the branch platform at coaley junction with the two coach train for dursley .\ngreat western railway pannier tank locomotive 7435 passes cam propelling its train towards dursley .\n\u2014 was on the midland and south western junction railway in gloucestershire . the station opened on 1 august 1891 with the section of the line between cirencester watermoor and the junction at andoversford with the great western railway s cheltenham\u2026 \u2026\n\u2014 withington railway station was on the midland and south western junction railway in gloucestershire . the station opened to passengers on 1 august 1891 with the opening of the section of the line between cirencester watermoor and the junction at\u2026 \u2026\nthis view of the station , taken from the lower end of long street , shows the unique style of the dursley and midland junction railway buildings with their tall chimneys and all - round canopy .\ncam and dursley railway station is a railway station serving the towns of cam and dursley in gloucestershire , england . it is located on the main bristol - birmingham line , between yate and gloucester , at a site close to where coaley junction railway station was situated from 1856 to 1965 .\ndisused railway , nailsworth - stonehouse branch of the bristol & gloucester railway , promoted and absorbed by the midland railway who built a branch to stroud .\n. the midland railway company ' s system of maintaining the permanent way and works . 83\nthe midland railway society library - titles available to researchers at the study centre .\n( 11369 / 1 ) - a branch of the bristol to gloucester railway ( smr 11269 ) ran from coaley junction to dursley between 1859 - 1969 . the branch was privately promoted and absorbed by the midland railway . { source works 2471 and 759 . }\n\u2014 was on the midland and south western junction railway in gloucestershire . the station opened on 1 october 1892 , 14 months after the opening of the section of the line between cirencester watermoor and the junction at andoversford with the great\u2026 \u2026\ncoaley junction station was originally the junction for the short dursley and midland junction railway branch to cam and dursley , built in 1856 and later taken over by the midland railway . the station , also known as dursley road , opened to goods on 2 august 1856 and to passengers on 18 september 1856 . the station had two short platforms on the main line with a very short and sharply curved platform on the branch . goods facilities were limited , but included a brick goods shed ( still in situ ) with a crane . the signal box stood at the end of the platform between the branch and mainline . [ 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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( 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": 34}], "title": "spartan aircraft ltd", "paragraphs": ["simmonds spartan aircraft . a history of the simmonds spartan aircraft . 170 pages with many photos . available as a free download in pdf format at\nspartan arrow g - abwp ( c / n 78 ) . the last remaining airworthy spartan aircraft in the uk .\nmore spartan images\n: a selection of spartan images provide by john havers . includes the seldom seen spartan clipper g - aceg .\n201 s - 3 spartan clipper , to g - aceg . r24 - 02 - 33 spartan aircraft , see photo below . destroyed cowes 04 - 05 - 42\nin the beginning\n: a contempory account of the launching of the simmonds spartan aircraft onto the commercial market .\npictures of g - abwp the last remaining airworthy spartan aircraft in the uk . . photo thanks to richard blain .\nmore simmonds spartan aircraft - including some 1930s pictures from southampton and the isle of wight - new picture on this page november 2008 .\n4 cruiser mk ii regd g - acdx [ cofr 4193 ] 20 . 2 . 33 to spartan aircraft ltd , east cowes . cofa 3930 issued 19 . 6 . 33 and delivered 6 . 33 to spartan air lines ltd ; named \u0093hampshire\u0094 . also carried name\nfaithful city\n( when ? ) - see photo below . transferred 30 . 4 . 35 to united airways ltd , blackpool ; regd [ cofr 6353 ] 30 . 9 . 35 to them . transferred 10 . 35 to british airways ltd ; not regd . written - off in forced landing following engine failure fort monckton , nr gosport , hants 9 . 10 . 35 . regn cld 5 . 36 .\n102 spartan cruiser mk . iii ( gipsy major ) regd g - adel ( cofr 5690 ) 14 . 3 . 35 to spartan aircraft ltd , east cowes . first flown 11 . 4 . 35 . cofa issued 18 . 4 . 35 . purchased 20 . 4 . 35 for \u00a33 , 200 by spartan air lines ltd , heston . transferred 10 . 35 to british airways ltd . damaged in crash ronaldsway 23 . 3 . 36 ; repaired . sold 30 . 6 . 36 to northern & scottish airways ltd ; not delivered ( and not regd to them ) . regd ( cofr 7414 ) 23 . 10 . 36 to british airways ltd . regd ( cofr 7619 ) 25 . 1 . 37 to northern & scottish airways ltd ; dd 16 . 6 . 37 . reformed 12 . 8 . 37 as scottish airways ltd ; regd to them ( cofr 8564 ) 17 . 6 . 38 . regn cld 2 . 4 . 40 as sold . impressed as x9432 2 . 4 . 40 ; to 6 aacu ringway 7 . 4 . 40 . to 7 aacu 3 . 5 . 40 . soc 26 . 7 . 40 . ( picture below thanks to ron clark )\n103 spartan cruiser mk . iii ( gipsy major ) regd g - adem ( cofr 5691 ) 14 . 3 . 35 to spartan aircraft ltd , east cowes . cofa issued 3 . 6 . 35 ; delivered 6 . 35 to spartan air lines ltd , heston . transferred 10 . 35 to british airways ltd ; regd to them ( cofr 6796 ) 3 . 3 . 36 . sold 30 . 6 . 36 to northern & scottish airways ltd ; delivered 6 . 7 . 36 ; regd to them ( cofr 7282 ) 19 . 8 . 36 . struck hangar on take - off stanley park 20 . 11 . 36 in thick fog , en route isle of man ; one crew ( capt o\u0092connell ) & one passenger killed . regn cld 12 . 36 . . ( picture below thanks to ron clark )\nspartans on stamps : use of the spartan on postage stamps in the past .\n4 spartan cofa 1849 issued 11 . 2 . 29 to simmonds aircraft ltd . regd vh - uli [ cofr 310 ] 8 . 8 . 29 to robert bryce & co pty ltd , melbourne . regn cld 17 . 9 . 29 . regd zk - aay 19 . 10 . 29 to hawkes bay aero club . converted to 3 - seater ' 30 . regd [ cofr 60 ] [ . 34 ] to new zealand airways ltd , timaru [ shown as c / n 3 ] . crashed staveley , nr mount somers 12 . 2 . 37 .\n3 cruiser mk ii regd g - acdw [ cofr 4192 ] 20 . 2 . 33 to spartan aircraft ltd , east cowes . cofa 3902 issued 12 . 5 . 33 and delivered to spartan air lines ltd same day . named \u0093faithful city\u0094 and departed lympne on australian charter 10 . 10 . 33 for capt wp crawford - greene mp and lord apsley ; returned to england 26 . 12 . 33 . regd [ cofr 4993 ] 23 . 4 . 34 to spartan air lines ltd , heston . sold 28 . 4 . 34 to misr - airwork , egypt . regn cld 8 . 34 as sold . regd su - abl . 34 to misr - airwork sae , almaza . fate unknown ; regn cld post 7 . 36 .\npicture of g - aane on this site . photograph of aircraft g - aane\n101 spartan cruiser mk . iii ( gipsy major ) regd g - acyk ( cofr 5366 ) 2 . 5 . 35 to spartan aircraft ltd , east cowes . cofa issued 16 . 4 . 35 . delivered 20 . 4 . 35 to spartan air lines ltd , heston [ purchased at cost of \u00a33 , 200 ] . transferred 10 . 35 to british airways ltd ; regd to them ( cofr 6896 ) 9 . 4 . 36 . sold 30 . 6 . 36 & regd ( cofr 7280 ) 19 . 8 . 36 to northern & scottish airways ltd ; regd to them 19 . 8 . 36 , but not dd until 1 . 6 . 37 . reformed 12 . 8 . 37 as scottish airways ltd [ but not so regd ] . crashed into hill of stake , largs , ayrshire 14 . 1 . 38 in bad weather ; glasgow - campbelltown ; crew unhurt . ( see photo below ) . remains recovered by 819 sqdn sea king 25 . 7 . 73 and transferred to museum of flight , east fortune , where on display .\nspartan vh - ukq in papua new guinea 1935 / 36 . operations in rugged territory .\n11 cruiser mk . ii regd g - acvt ( cofr 5210 ) 4 . 7 . 34 to spartan air lines ltd , heston . cofa issued 2 . 8 . 34 . transferred 10 . 35 to british airways ltd ; regd to them ( cofr 6702 ) 5 . 2 . 36 . transferred 17 . 5 . 36 to northern & scottish airways ltd . written off after over - running on landing skye on wet grass 25 . 7 . 36 . regn cld 12 . 36 . . ( picture below thanks to jim burgess )\nconstruction of spartan cruiser wings at saro ' s premises at cowes . ( picture circa 1935 )\nduring 1936 passengers were able to fly to paris , malmo via amsterdam , hamburg , copenhagen and the isle of wight from gatwick . this year also saw the formation of southern aircraft ( gatwick ) ltd by capt . j . e . croxon to operate charters with rapides , proctors and ansons and to engage in aircraft maintenance .\nthe simmonds aircraft co . ltd was formed in 1928 by oliver simmonds in order to produce his simmonds spartan aircraft . the prototype was actually built in his house at woolston ( southampton ) and assembled at the rolling mills off archery rd in southampton . ( see picture below - sent by ken doggrell who ' s father - norman blake doggrell , worked for simmonds during the time the rolling mills were in use by the company )\n106 spartan ii three - seater [ hermes iv ] g - acaf regd [ cofr 3997 ] 10 . 32 to spartan aircraft ltd , somerton . regd [ cofr 4267 ] 18 . 3 . 33 to hill & phillips ltd , st austell ; operated by subsidiary cornwall aviation co ltd on british hospitals air pageant . cofa 3843 issued 31 . 3 . 33 . operated on 1934 national aviation displays tour , flown by capt ew jordan . regd [ cofr 7327 ] 4 . 9 . 36 to [ successor ] air publicity ltd , heston . regd [ cofr 7928 ] 8 . 6 . 37 to patrick b hornidge , hayling island . regd [ cofr 8538 ] 7 . 6 . 38 to loftus cgm [ gerald ] le champion , leamington [ based bishops tachbrook ] . le champion died 21 . 9 . 38 and regn lapsed at census 1 . 1 . 39 . fate unknown but probably scrapped during wwii .\na second pier was opened at north terminal providing pier - served stands for 11 aircraft .\nsimmonds spartan ln - abg c / n 35 ski - equipped . pictures from norway and greenland .\nspartan cruiser data : the performance data for the cruiser as published in\nflight\nin 1933 .\n6 spartan [ cirrus iii ] cofa 1941 issued 6 . 4 . 29 to simmonds aircraft ltd . regd cf - abc [ cofr 580 ] 26 . 4 . 29 to dominion aircraft ltd , montreal . fitted with cirrus hermes 4 . 3 . 30 . sold 5 . 10 . 31 to a darling , montreal . sold 20 . 10 . 31 & regd [ cofr 1198 ] 15 . 9 . 32 to y henry , montreal . regd [ cofr 1316 ] 9 . 7 . 33 to a nelson , montreal . regd [ cofr 1513 ] 25 . 1 . 35 to j fecteau , bergerville , pq . regd [ cofr 1766 ] 31 . 7 . 36 to h peterson , latuque , pq . regd [ cofr 2113 ] 23 . 10 . 37 to o rouette , shawinigan falls , pq . crashed on landing quebec 7 . 11 . 37 . pilot and passenger killed . 7 spartan [ cirrus iii ] cofa 1942 issued 6 . 4 . 29 to simmonds aircraft ltd . regd cf - abd [ cofr 581 ] 26 . 4 . 29 to dominion aircraft ltd , montreal . fitted with gipsy . 29 ; cofr withdrawn . regn cld 26 . 11 . 30 ; spares for cf - abc .\nbaa plc , of which gatwick airport ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary , was floated on the stock exchange . 1 . 35 million people purchased shares in the company .\nnext catalogue ( s ) : de havilland aircraft , engines & propellers 3 volumes at publishers .\n1 spartan [ cirrus iii ] g - ebyu regd [ cofr 1664 ] 23 . 6 . 28 to oliver e simmonds , woolston , southampton . first flight 7 . 28 . cofa 1518 issued 18 . 7 . 28 . operated [ 8 . 28 - 10 . 28 ] by isle of purbeck light aeroplane club , worth matravers , swanage . regd [ cofr 1809 ] 7 . 11 . 28 to simmonds aircraft ltd , hamble . crashed farnham st martins , bury st edmunds 10 . 3 . 29 . regn cld 3 . 29 . 2 spartan . cofa 1812 issued 23 . 1 . 29 to simmonds aircraft ltd . possibly flown 17 . 7 . 29 with redrup fury mk ii engine . fate untraced . note : a spartan reported as regd nc512e to scott aeronautic co with c / n 2sub . john davis has kindly provided the information on the faa card for\n59 spartan three - seater [ gipsy ii ] g - ablj regd [ cofr 3130 ] 4 . 31 to spartan aircraft ltd , somerton . cofa 3005 issued 22 . 7 . 31 . regd [ cofr 3358 ] 8 . 31 to alexander g murray ; operated by wight aviation ltd , shanklin / portsmouth [ which became portsmouth , southsea & iow aviation ltd 4 . 32 ] . regd [ cofr 3930 ] 8 . 32 to portsmouth , southsea & iow aviation ltd , portsmouth . sold summer . 33 to unknown . regd [ cofr 5364 ] 20 . 9 . 34 to flt lt allen lr duke ; operated by yapton aero club , yapton . regd [ cofr 5770 ] 5 . 4 . 35 to yapton aero club ltd , yapton . regd . 39 to f / o alexander c douglas , raf tangmere . cofa lapsed 17 . 8 . 39 and sold 31 . 8 . 39 . bought 5 . 40 from george morgan - harris , hayling island and roaded to leicester . regd 27 . 6 . 40 to cecil j rice , cosby , leics . to local atc squadron . 44 . regn cld 13 . 8 . 45 as reduced to produce . seen below at ford in 1934 .\n1 to learn how saunders began check out aircraft of the isle of wight : 1900 - 1919 .\nthe air ministry issued gatwick with its first public licence allowing the airport to be used by commercial aircraft .\nthe runway was extended to 8 , 200 feet to accommodate the growing number of jet aircraft using gatwick .\nthe caa ' s g - info site has the following but g - acaf was a spartan 3 seater not an avro - you may need to check your photo . follow the links and then on pre 1986 register entry . . . . . ginfo registration history | aircraft register | safety regulation ginfo registration history | aircraft register | safety regulation\nsimmonds spartan c of a 1849 issued 11 . 2 . 29 to simmonds aircraft ltd . registered vh - uli [ c of r 310 ] 8 . 8 . 29 to robert bryce & co pty ltd , melbourne . registration cancelled 17 . 9 . 29 . re - registered zk - aay 19 . 10 . 29 to hawkes bay aero club . converted to 3 - seater in 1930 . re - registered [ c of r 60 ] [ in 1934 ] to new zealand airways ltd , timaru . written off ( damaged beyond repair ) 12 . 2 . 37 when crashed on take off at staveley , near mount somers , south canterbury , on a flight intended to take aerial photos . the plane broke in two and caught fire . one of the occupants received a minor injury to one hand , the other person was unscathed .\npictured below - oliver e simmonds with the prototype simmonds spartan on the left and three seater c / n 53 on the right .\nshortly thereafter , whitehall securities , in london , came into the picture . simmonds aircraft was formed , with my father contributing the spartan design for 50 % of the equity and whitehall taking the balance for the cash contributed . as your records show , a significant number of aircraft were built and i know the company also built a large number of de havilland gypsy moths under contract .\n60 spartan three - seater [ hermes ii ] g - abpz regd [ cofr 3385 ] 30 . 9 . 31 to skywork ltd ; operated by the spartan air circus , south africa . cofa 3226 issued 7 . 10 . 31 . regn cld 11 . 32 as sold . regd zs - adp [ cofr 95 ] may . 32 to aero services pty ltd , germiston . crashed in sea off cape town 4 . 12 . 33 [ or 12 . 12 . 33 ] . 61 spartan three - seater [ hermes ii ] g - abra regd [ cofr 3386 ] 9 . 31 to skywork ltd ; operated by the spartan air circus , south africa . cofa 3225 issued 6 . 10 . 31 . regd [ cofr 3988 ] 10 . 32 to john stark , broxbourne . regd [ cofr 4234 ] 3 . 3 . 33 to edward a rance , stag lane . regn cld [ undated ] . regd ei - aat 15 . 6 . 33 to james m stjohn - kearney , dublin . regd 12 . 33 to ch gates . regn cld 5 . 2 . 35 as crashed [ but reportedly active kildonan 2 . 3 . 35 ] . . note : 2 ex - skywork spartan 3 - seaters were being operated 4 . 32 on joy - riding by air transport co , hayling island . 62 spartan three - seater [ hermes ii ] g - abrb regd [ cofr 3387 ] 30 . 9 . 31 to skywork ltd ; operated by the spartan air circus , south africa ; named \u0093miss mobiloil\u0094 . cofa 3227 issued 9 . 10 . 31 . regn cld 11 . 32 as sold . dd 9 . 32 and regd vr - taj 10 . 32 to oscar garden , of the vacuum oil co of south africa , dar - es - salaam ; later [ 12 . 32 ] to zanzibar & kenya . crashed ladysmith , natal 26 . 5 . 34 .\nphotos of the restoration of simmonds spartan three seater c / 102 in new zealand . zk - arh flies again - plus other nz spartans .\ngatwick became the nineteenth elementary and reserve flying training school in the country . airwork ltd moved in from heston , having been displaced from there due to lack of space . this maintenance company brought with them its contract to maintain whitley bombers for the raf and , along with southern aircraft , became a vital component of the raf ' s maintenance operations in wwii .\nin the years since the first aircraft landed on the isle of wight , two isle of wight boat - building companies on the island had started to make aircraft of their own . the first was j samuel white & company , known as white ' s , which had so far specialised in seaplanes , and the other was saunders 1 , which previously had only built flying boat hulls for other aircraft companies .\ndominion aircraft ltd based its avro 504 g - aacx at gatwick from november 1928 , but gatwick airport really began life when its new owner ronald waters , who had obtained his first flying license for \u00a31 1s 0d ( 1 guinea ) , had the airfield licensed from 1st august 1930 . flying began that very weekend with pleasure flights for the local population in avro 504s of water ' s surrey aero club .\nhello . i came across your post when researching an aircraft my father owned . this is also my first post , so i am hoping that i get a reply . if we are talking about the same aircraft , g - acaf was a spartan three seater which my father bought around 1936 . he kept it at southampton i believe , but used to joy ride it from hayling island . he would have also flew it around the south of england - i shall have to check his log books . the aircraft was badly damaged when he crashed it as a result of an undercarriage leg collapsing . he walked away fortunately . if you have any photos of this aircraft , i would be most interested to see them . i look forward to hearing from you . anthony .\nspartan zk - abl ( c / n 39 ) . this photo comes via howard haugh in new zealand . the picture was taken at wanaka in the 1930s by his father .\nhillman ' s airways ( the first airline to operate out of gatwick to paris and belfast ) merged with united airways and spartan airways in 1935 to form allied british airways limited .\n5 cruiser mk ii regd g - acjo [ cofr 4438 ] 23 . 8 . 33 to spartan aircraft ltd , east cowes . cofa 4025 issued 7 . 9 . 33 . regn cld 9 . 33 as sold . regd yu - san [ cofr 55 coa 53 ] 2 . 10 . 33 to societe de navigation aerienne \u0093aeroput\u0094 , belgrade . [ uk cofa renewed 21 . 2 . 35 ] . named\nljubljana\nin sept 1933 to vv 4 . 41 , damaged in luftwaffe air raid 6 . 4 . 41 at zemen . captured by germans . regn cld pre 1 . 38 . noted wfu belgrade - zemun . 41 .\n6 cruiser mk ii regd g - acmw [ cofr 4751 ] 19 . 12 . 33 to spartan aircraft ltd , east cowes . cofa 4233 issued 28 . 3 . 34 ; dd 5 . 4 . 34 . regn cld 4 . 34 as sold . regd yu - sao [ cofr 58 cofa 56 ] 9 . 5 . 34 to societe de navigation aerienne \u0093aeroput\u0094 , belgrade . [ uk cofa renewed 8 . 2 . 35 ] . named\nsusak\n1 . 7 . 34 . regn cld pre 1 . 38 . to vv 4 . 41 , damaged in luftwaffe air raid 6 . 4 . 41 at zemen . captured by germans .\nby the end of the 1930s , somerton was used as a private airfield once more , with public services diverting to ryde . during the second world war , the airways were closed and anti - aircraft obstacles were placed on it to prevent germany from using them as landing points for invasion . two of the airports were re - opened , at sandown and bembridge . somerton , however , remained open throughout the war for the use of saunders - roe . three hangars were , unfortunately , destroyed in the raids of 1942 , along with the last spartan aircraft .\nin about ' 24 , he was moved to the airworthiness dept . that involved the granting of certificates of airworthiness , to all new civil british aircraft . that job gave my father the opportunity to visit the design offices of all the then uk aircraft manufacturers , of which there were many . this exposed him to all the cutting edge thinking in the aerodynamics of that day .\na page of previously unpublished ( in the uk ) photos of vt - aat ( spartan c / n31 ) and it ' s owner purshottam meghji kabali on his abortive 1930 trip from croydon to india . .\nin 1928 , at the age of 71 , samuel saunders retired . sir alliot verdon - roe , who had been the first man in britain to build his own aircraft and was responsible for the avro aircraft company , took over saunders and renamed it saunders - roe . after this happened , one of the first contracts that came up was one for the blackburn aircraft company . they built 55 bluebird iv aircraft , which were all - metal biplanes . also contracted was the development of the meteor , a twin - engined monoplane , for sir henry segrave 3 . after the prototype was built , sir henry segrave died on lake windemere on 14 june , 1930 , trying to raise the water speed record even further , and so only the prototype and three meteors were ever built .\nthe picture above shows spartan vt - aat ( c / n 31 ) at the bombay flying club on new years day 1931 . this image came from ardeshir b . damania ( to whom many thanks ) whose father behramji m . damania ( 1893 - 1982 ) is standing beside ' at . he often flew this aircraft . the ultimate fate of vt - aat is not known . if you have any information please\nanthony , if you click on where it says motherbird , the second option allows you to send him a private message which he will receive in his email box . mrs mechta senior was born on hayling island , and mr mechta senior was born in chichester , and was / still is an avid modeller and aircraft enthusiast , so i will ask them if they recall either aircraft when i see them tomorrow .\n4 in 1935 , spartan airways merged with united airways , which in 1936 became allied british airways , then british airways , which in 1939 became part of british overseas airways corporation , which later became the british airways we know today .\nbelow is the text of a letter i received in april 2003 from oliver simmonds ' son geoffrey simmonds . this gives a fascinating insight into the background of the simmonds aircraft company . ( reproduced with his kind permission )\nsaunders - roe continued using the spartan name and built 13 arrows , a small two - seat biplane . they then designed the mailplane , a plane for mail carrying services . only the prototype was built , as it was developed into the cruiser , a passenger - carrying aircraft . 15 of these were built and were sold as far away as yugoslavia , czechoslovakia , egypt and india . the majority of the planes , however , were kept by saunders - roe and were used to start an air - travel company , spartan airways , in 1933 4 . by the end of 1933 it had proved so successful that it became part of southern railways and the railways air services network . you could fly to ryde , isle of wight , as well as to london and birmingham . bembridge airport , isle of wight , was also a regular stop . the last design under the spartan name was the clipper , but only one of those was built .\nthis picture , sent in by peter lane shows a spartan with a very young peter stood in front of it . it is a possibility that the photo , taken circa 1932 / 33 might have been taken in the bournemouth area ( possibly christchurch ? )\ngatwick was sold to the redwing company , whose owner , mr f . bezner , was the manufacturer of a side - by - side two seater aircraft . he moved the redwing flying school in to join the surrey aero club .\n9 spartan [ gipsy ii ] cofa 1967 issued 6 . 4 . 29 to south african af & evaluated roberts heights ( dd capetown to zwartkop 6 . 5 . 29 ) . to saaf 503 . sold 10 . 29 to lourenco marques , portuguese east africa .\n512e simmons spartan # 2 ( sub ) . engine - cirrus iii s / n 173 - 3 identification mark 512e issued 15feb29 ; with application number i - 3493 issued to : scott aeronautic company inc . , 21 south 12th street , philadelphia pa cancelled -\nwashout .\na 1958 evening standard feature about the newly built airport marvelled at the new ' finger and gate ' system ( piers and gaterooms ) which would enable passengers to wait in one place until called to their aircraft , rather than walk or take a bus .\n1 spartan cruiser mk . ii ( built under licence by fabrili zmaj ) regd yu - sap 24 . 5 . 35 to aeroput . c of r no . 71 . cofa no . 69 . named\nnis\n, cr 17 . 7 . 36 nr ljubljana . regn cld . 37\nduring the second world war , all private projects of saunders - roe ceased so that the company could concentrate on the war effort . as a result , saunders - roe spent the war years concentrating on building supermarine aircraft under contract , namely the supermarine walrus 5 and the supermarine sea otter , as supermarine were busy building spitfires . during the war , 461 supermarine walruses were built and 290 sea otters by saunders - roe . even j samuel white & co began to work on aircraft again , building spitfire , mosquito and lancaster parts , although they still concentrated mainly on shipbuilding .\nhi has anyone details on prewar avro g - acaf and desoutter g - aane aircraft . where were they flown from ? who owned them ? my father had a flight in one or both while still at school so before 1937 i should think . both photographed in same field . cheers motherbird\non the 28 july , 1919 , j samuel white & company stopped building aircraft and concentrated on building boats once more . white ' s sold the somerton airfield to saunders , who were only just beginning to enter the world of aviation . saunders from then on concentrated on producing its own designs .\ngatwick soon grew as a flying club and the aircraft ronald waters owned included an avro 504 , avro avian and a de havilland gipsy moth . by 1931 , the surrey aero club saw an increasing number of jockeys and racegoers arriving by air for meetings at the adjacent race course and a small hangar and clubhouse were built .\nthe ' beehive ' , the world ' s first circular terminal , was officially opened in 1936 . the beehive had several novel features including a 130 yard long subway to the train station so visitors to the airport could remain undercover from the time they left london victoria until the time they boarded an aircraft . this building still exists outside the southern perimeter and has recently been completely restored .\nin 1928 , oliver simmonds started his own company in weston , southampton . he had worked for southampton ' s supermarine company , most famous for building the spitfire . oliver simmond ' s company was known as spartan , and it built club planes and air taxis . building the planes had been sub - contracted to saunders - roe and soon , saunders - roe had a controlling stake in the company , transferring manufacture to east cowes .\nthe first design for a plane after the war was for the kittiwake , an amphibian flying boat . it was a twin - engined craft capable of carrying up to seven passengers . in 1921 , vickers ltd gained a share in the company , and soon saunders built the valentia flying boat , based on vicker ' s vimy landplane bomber . by 1923 , three valentias had been built , but vickers no longer had a share in the company . saunders started work on building felixstowe f5 flying boats , and flying boats of their own design , including the medina and the valkyrie in 1927 . the valkyrie was the last consuta - built 2 flying boat that saunders built , after which they concentrated on metal - hulled flying boats , starting with the severn .\nin 1965 a new joint helicopter development unit ( jhdu ) was formed at old sarum and it immediately absorbed the former hdu , which became a section entitled\nshort range transport development unit\n. in 1963 the 622th ( volunteer ) gliding school became based at old sarum and the school was amalgamated with the amphibious warfare school from poole in dorset to form the joint warfare establishment , being equipped with a few whirlwinds and wessexes . the final change was the amalgamation of army air transport development and the jhdu in 1968 to become the joint air transport establishment ( jate ) . in december 1971 old sarum ceased as an raf airfield , although it served with the army until 1979 . a raf flying club , the bustard flying club was formed in 1957 flying two de havilland tiger moth aircraft . the aircraft were used for flying training , flown by raf instructors .\nthe five pictures below show vr - taj at some time between march 24th and late june 1933 . the pictures , kindly provided by itai meshulam , show his grandparents avraham and zipora fellman and avraham ' s sister rivka hayutman and her husband herzel . location is somewhere in palestine . oscar garden carried out a season of pleasure flights in palestine from march to june 1933 . note that g - abrb is showing through on the aircraft ' s side .\nthe aviation heritage museum provides a unique museum experience of civilian and military aviation through its extraordinary aviation displays , helpful guides and special tours . the museum ' s talented volunteers have designed , donated and built a truly amazing array of aviation displays that include 30 aircraft and thousands of artefacts . from the helpful gift shop attendants to the meticulous restorers , the museum\u2019s hundreds of volunteers have truly built one of the most unique museums in the southern hemisphere or even the world .\n8 spartan . cofa 1971 issued 17 . 4 . 29 to frank mase . regd zk - aap 9 . 2 . 29 to hf [ frank ] mase ; named \u0093the all black\u0094 19 . 4 . 29 . crashed into tree on take - off after forced landing roanne , loire , 30 ml nw of lyon 24 . 4 . 29 [ 26 . 4 . 29 ? ] on uk to new zealand flight . wreck returned to uk but not repaired . photos below show naming ceremony by lady bailey at croydon .\nthis plane belonged to my grandfather harold arthur nance - kivell . i believe that in 1932 he was the first man to take air mail from hokittka to okuru via the franz joseph glazier . he along with mr preston and mr stopforth formed west coast airways ltd and the westland aero club . he landed at haast ( in the river bed ) in 1933 and flew over the pass to dunedin a year or two later . there were no landing grounds in those days and he told me that he landed on paddocks , beaches and riverbeds , waiting for low tide so he could make joy rides at westport . from memory when he chatted about those days , he mentioned a story about a badly injured ill man , it was raining too hard and would take forever for a stretcher to go in by foot and bring him to hospital , grandpa flew in very dangerous conditions to collect him . he said it was the only time he was very scared . so in fact he was perhaps the first flying ambulance service .\nhello sorry for delay in replying . the photograph of g - acaf was in an old photo album of my fathers . it was taken possibly around 1934 as other photos are of that date . it gives no indication of where it was taken but there are other aircraft on the same field . he writes underneath one of these . my first and perhaps only flight . he was proved to be very wrong on this point as he eventually joined the raf during wwii and flew tiger moths , hurricanes and spitfires as a reconnaissance pilot with 16 168 and 2 squadron ! cheers motherbird . i shall now attempt to post photo of album .\nthe museum has special tours available on request . one is the \u201cinside lancaster tour\u201d which consists of a personalised tour of the inside and outside of the restored lancaster bomber . the tour takes about an hour to an hour and a half , with detailed descriptions of the mechanics and working of the aeroplane . included is a personal description of each of the crewmembers jobs and positions . this tour is a once in a lifetime opportunity to view first hand the trials and tribulations of being on a lancaster aircraft in ww2 . find out what it is like to crawl over the two wing spars , sit in the wireless operator\u2019s seat and touch the navigator\u2019s desk inside this unique craft . cost is only $ 125 . 00 per person with a maximum of two visitors on each tour . you must book in advance . for an extra $ 50 . 00 you can add a tour inside the dakota c - 47 and spitfire mark xxii .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwhether working in aviation , retired , wannabee or just plain fascinated this forum welcomes all with a love of flight .\nah well that didn ' t work ! maybe this will . . . . urltoken\nhi , i was just researching some old photos i have and have found one of g - acaf on the ground about to be started . if any one is interested please let me know , peter\nthis information is added by users of asn . neither asn nor the flight safety foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information . if you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect , you can submit corrected information .\nif you find the website and database useful please consider making a donation to help support future updates and keep access free to all .\nin 1929 , saunders - roe designed three similar types of flying boat , the cutty sark , cloud , and windhover . all three were monoplane flying boats , and 35 were built . seventeen clouds entered service with the raf , as did a cutty sark . one of the windhovers set a flight endurance record of 54 hours and 13 minutes , flown by a mrs bruce . the next project was the larger london flying boat , which was immensely successful : 31 were built between 1936 and 1938 . it was the london flying boat that was chosen to represent the raf on the 150th anniversary of the founding of the state of new south wales in 1937 . five londons flew across the world to australia , perfectly demonstrating the london ' s long range ability .\none design of flying boat , the a33 , was abandoned after tests with the prototype proved unsuccessful . the next flying boat design was the lerwick . the lerwick was a monoplane development of the london , 21 were built for the raf .\nat this time , there were four active airports on the island , at somerton ( cowes ) , ryde , sandown and bembridge . ryde was the busiest airport , which since 1932 had offered sunshine air express services . bembridge was the island base for channel air ferries limited , which offered services to the channel islands and le bourget , france . sandown airport was smaller than the others , but was used by various air services .\nshortly before the war began , saunders - roe had started a flying boat project . imperial airways had flying boats on scheduled flights to america , south africa , india , singapore and australia . the flying boats they started off with were c class , later upgraded to the larger g class . saunders - roe anticipated an even larger flying boat , three times the size of the c class , weighing 80 tons . saunders - roe then built a one - third scale flying boat to act as a research vessel . it was soon nicknamed shrimp , but it was larger than both the sea otter and walrus . the research model was finished in the same month in which war broke out with germany and the project had to be put on hold .\n2 consuta is a material made by sewing together laminated sheets of plywood and interlayering waterproofed calico .\nthe hitchhiker ' s guide to the galaxy is a wholly remarkable book . it has been compiled and recompiled many times and under many different editorships . it contains contributions from countless numbers of travellers and researchers .\ncanadian spartans\n: a detailed history of cf - abc and cf - abd compiled from dot records by terry judge .\nzk - abk flies again\n: the story of the rebuild and co . uklight ( 1st nov 2008 ) of zk - abk after 68 years .\nthe two photos above show g - abwo ( c / n 66 ) at an unknown location . the person on the right in both pictures is norman wiltshire - part owner of this aircaft . g - abwo crashed at burnt out at maylands in 1940 . the photos were kindly provided by norman ' s son , alan wiltshire .\nthere are many gaps in the list below . if you can help fill them please\n( that is the correct presentation of the registration - no n and no c . ) . . . . . .\n* * * also shown as c / n 6 in places - conflicts with cf - abc .\nthe top photo below shows c / n 9 in the saaf colours . ( from sandf archives via winston brent ) .\nthe lower photo shows c / n 9 and zk - aap ( c / n 8 ) being assembled .\nthe photo caption says\nat hamble\n, however the building looks more like the rolling mills than hamble .\nthe two pictures immediately below show ( left ) g - aagy being refuelled at an heston .\nright shows g - aagy at heston before the king ' s cup air race .\npicture below of g - acaf , believed to be at lawson ' s field , west chirton farm , north shields on the british hospitals air pageant , 19th september 1933 , provided by patrick ray .\nmy father in 1914 had obtained a scholarship from taunton to magdalene college , cambridge to read history . during his last year at taunton , the rfc landed a plane on the football fields and my father was hooked ! he signed up with the rfc and with a total of less than 20 hrs , went to france and flew fe 2b ' s , a light bomber with two crew . in those days you flew until you were dead or wounded .\nupon his entry to cambridge 1n 1919 , he asked if he could use his scholarship to read engineering , rather than history , which was agreed . upon his graduation in 1922 , he joined the rae at farnborough . during his time there , he wrote in conjunction with the only female enginner there , a paper on the effects of supersonic flight on an air foil . as i understand it , ( not being an engineer ) they did that by turning up the speed of the fan in the wind tunnel so that the air flow over the tips of the blades exceeded the speed of sound .\nthe royal australian air force association along with community assistance from sponsors , visitors , and friends of the museum makes the museum one of the top self funded museums in australia .\nwhile being transported back to the bull creek estate , we thought we would take the mk16 spitfire replica for a spin down adelaide terrace in the perth cbd . enjoy the short video https : / / www . dropbox . . . .\nopen 10 . 00am to 4 . 00pm every day , except christmas day , boxing day , new years day and good friday . telephone : ( 08 ) 9311 4470\nadults ( 16 & over ) $ 15 . 00 * * * children ( 4 to 16 ) $ 7 . 50 * * * family ( 2 adults & up to 4 children ) $ 35 . 00 under 4 years are free * * * students & concession card holders $ 10 . 00\nschool group bookings : ph 93114470 to discuss . children in groups $ 5 . 00 , teachers and other supervisors ( including parents ) free .\nguided tours are conducted by our volunteers and need to be booked at least one week in advance .\nthe name gatwick can be dated back to 1241 , when richard de warwick assigned his rights to some land in the manor of charlwood ( four acres of meadow and 18 acres of land ) to john de gatwick and his heirs . the land was part of what was later known as the manor of gatwick and was owned by the de gatwicks until the 14th century when it then passed to various different families .\nin 1890 , gatwick was purchased by the gatwick race course company . the race course opened in 1891 , complete with its own railway station .\nduring the first world war , the aintree grand national was abandoned and a substitute was run over the same distance at gatwick in 1916 , 1917 and 1918 . the winning horses and jockeys for those years were : 1916 - vermouth ridden by j . reardon ; 1917 - ballymacad ridden by e . driscoll and 1918 - poethlyn ridden by e . piggott ( lester piggott ' s grandfather ) .\nmorris jackaman bought gatwick for \u00a313 , 500 and in 1934 formed airports limited .\njackaman secured the services of marcel desoutter as his business manager . the two later became business partners in 1935 when airports limited was made public - 840 , 000 shares were sold for 5s each and together they formulated plans for a terminal building .\na new railway station was opened at gatwick in september 1935 and was initially served by two southern railway trains an hour , on the victoria to brighton line .\non sunday 17 may 1936 , passengers boarded the first scheduled service from gatwick to paris - the single fare for the flight cost four pounds and five shillings ( equivalent today of \u00a3160 . 22 ) and included the first class train fare from victoria .\ngatwick ' s ' association ' with the spanish civil war began around this time and makes interesting reading .\nduring the second world war , the airport was requisitioned by the air ministry for use by the raf , its area was later extended by further requisitioning to include part of gatwick racecourse .\ngatwick was retained under requisition and operated for civilian use by the ministry of civil aviation with a small number of charter airlines using the airport .\nthe government gave approval for the proposed development of gatwick as an alternative to heathrow .\ngatwick closed in march 1956 and building began on ' the new london airport ' .\ngatwick airport consultative committee , an independent forum of all interested parties concerned with the development and operation of the airport , met for the very first time in 1956 . the committee still plays a pivotal consultative role on airport issues today .\nthe new gatwick airport was built in two and three - quarter years costing \u00a37 . 8 million .\ngatwick was the first airport in the world to combine air , rail and road transport in a close - knit single unit .\nthe first airline to operate out of gatwick in 1958 was transair and in the first seven months of operating , 186 , 172 passengers used the airport - gatwick now welcomes that many passengers in one busy weekend .\nmembers may read a detailed description of the official opening and the events surrounding it by clicking here .\npassenger figures grew to 368 , 000 , still less than a busy week in south terminal today .\nwork began on enlarging the airport - the terminal was doubled in size and two more piers were built .\nsince the opening of the terminal still in use today , these are some year by year highlights . . . . . . . . .\npassenger figures exceeded 2 million for the first time and the new office block was constructed above the terminal building .\nthe runway was extended to 9 , 075 feet in 1970 and again in 1973 to 10 , 165 feet ( today it is 3 , 256 metres in length ) .\npier 2 was opened . it was extended in 1984 , providing extra jetty - served stands .\npope john paul ii flew into gatwick on the first papal visit to the uk .\nthe satellite pier was officially opened by lavinia , duchess of norfolk . the satellite replaced the old north pier and incorporated the first rapid transit system of its kind outside the usa . work also began on building a second terminal . the north terminal was to be the largest single construction project south of london to have taken place in the 1980 ' s - the main building is approximately six times the size of the royal albert hall .\nthe new air traffic control tower was built and officially opened by princess michael of kent - the tower is still among the tallest in europe .\nconstruction began on the new northern runway , which would be used as alternative to the main runway in case of emergencies .\npier 1 is the only part of the present day south terminal that dates back to the original building in 1958 . a complete modernisation building programme was finished in 1985 to refurbish the pier .\nin july 1985 , british airways concorde made its first ever commercial flight from gatwick .\nthe \u00a3200 million north terminal was officially opened by her majesty the queen and the duke of edinburgh .\nthe new north terminal international departures lounge and the first phase of the new south terminal international departures lounge opened . the investment for both the lounges was \u00a330 million .\nbaa gatwick launched its ground - breaking sustainable development strategy , which , following three years close consultation with local authorities and communities around gatwick , outlines how the airport should develop during the next ten years .\na \u00a329 . 5m extension to the international department lounge in the south terminal was opened , offering increased seating capacity and new shops and restaurants .\na new extension to the north terminal international departure lounge was opened , a \u00a335m development which offers passengers extra seating and a wider range of shops and catering facilities .\non thursday 27th may 2004 . having been earlier in the week , the new ' air bridge ' is christened by on 27th may 2004 . there is a 2 . 5 meter clearance for a 747 - 400 tail fin .\nafter many years service with the gatwick airport fire service , hs121 trident 3b g - awzx was finally scrapped .\nthe new pier 6 air bridge was officially opened on may 16th by alistair darling mp .\nthe boscombe down aviation collection ( bdac ) tells the history of boscombe down and explains the place it has in the history of flight and air test . in essence the aim is to preserve the past for the future , the same goal as every aeronautical museum . military flying began at boscombe down in 1917 and continues to the present day . experimental operation began in 1940 and the site remains at the forefront for testing as the uk ' s and western europe ' s only dedicated military flight test centre . boscombe down has played a major role in the history of flight and air test . the major aim is to bring this story to life by restorations , construction of replicas and allowing people to experience sitting in some powered cockpits .\nno . 9 squadron raf between 1930 and 1935 with the vickers virginia . no . 10 squadron raf between 1931 and 1937 with the virginia and the handley page heyford . no . 51 squadron raf between 1937 and 1938 with the virginia , avro anson and the armstrong whitworth whitley . no . 58 squadron raf between 1937 and 1938 with the anson and the whitley . no . 78 squadron raf between 1936 and 1937 with the heyford no . 88 squadron raf between 1937 and 1939 with the hawker hind and the fairey battle . no . 97 squadron raf between 1935 and 1937 with the heyford . no . 150 squadron raf between 1938 and 1939 with the battle . no . 166 squadron raf between 1936 and 1937 with the heyford . no . 214 squadron raf between 1935 and 1935 with the virginia . no . 217 squadron raf between 1937 and 1937 with the anson . no . 218 squadron raf between 1938 and 1939 with the battle . no . 224 squadron raf between 1937 and 1937 with the anson .\nno . 35 squadron raf during 1940 with the handley page halifax i . no . 56 squadron raf during 1940 with the hawker hurricane i . no . 109 squadron raf between 1940 and 1942 with the whitley , anson and vickers wellington . no . 249 squadron raf during 1940 with the hurricane .\nold sarum airfield ( icao : egls ) is located 2 nautical miles north northeast of salisbury . the airfield has a caa ordinary licence ( number p768 ) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorized by the licensee ( blanefield airfield operations ) , but the airfield is not licensed for night use . the site is a mix of residential and industrial sites . residential areas are located to the east , occupying the old airfield quarters and officers ' mess , now known as throgmorton hall . industrial and business units occupy a large number of the original world war i and world war ii airfield buildings , as well as several large modern warehouses , office blocks and car showrooms , a development which is continuing to the present day . old sarum is the best - preserved flying field of the world war i period . it is bounded by one of the most complete suites of technical and hangar buildings of the period .\nthe site for old sarum airfield was selected in 1917 , to provide facilities for a training station for the rapidly expanding royal flying corps ( rfc ) . like many others of this period , the airfield was provided with a cluster of general service sheds and a camp consisting largely of wooden buildings . it was opened in august 1917 and was briefly known at first as\nford farm\nbut very soon instead took the name of the much more distinguished local fortifications . its first task was to act as a base for the formation of three new day - bomber squadrons which ultimately would be sent across the english channel to operate in france . the royal air force ( raf ) was founded on april 1st , 1918 by the amalgamation of the royal flying corps and royal naval air service . on the same day a new flying training unit was formed at old sarum to become the airfield ' s principal resident unit . this was the 11 training depot station , which task was the operational training of fresh aircrews .\nenglish electric lightning f . 2a ( xn726 ) the right side in metal . . .\nalabama - 3 california - 5 connecticut - 2 delaware - 3 dist . of col . - 1 florida - 4 georgia - 4 illinois - 2 indiana - 1 iowa - 1 kansas - 3 louisiana - 2 maryland - 1 michigan - 3 minnesota - 3 montana - 1 nevada - 1 new hampshire - 1 new jersey - 2 new mexico - 1 new york - 1 north carolina - 7 ohio - 1 pennsylvania - 2 tennessee - 1 texas - 15 virginia - 1 washington - 1 united kingdom - 1 total = 74"]}
{"id": 55673, "summary": [{"text": "berkeley models , inc. was an american company that manufactured model-airplane kits that pioneered such firsts as the nation 's first gas model plane kit , and which became one of the industry 's leading companies .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "founded in the brooklyn borough of new york city , new york , and later based in west hempstead , new york , it lasted from 1933 to 1962 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "its founder , bill effinger , was elected to the academy of model aeronautics hall of fame in 1986 . 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2015 .\ni have an old berkeley kit of a b - 25 was wondering what it was worth . that was not wasn\u2019t me .\ngrizzly peak model train\u2019s collection includes a sample of the vast network of trains and streetcars that used to run along berkeley\u2019s roads .\nboeing p - 26 very nice scale controline model of the boeing p - 26 made by berkeley models in the 1950\u00b4s this model has wingspan of 21 inches and is targeted around 09 to 15 engines range this kit . . .\nthanks , but that wasn\u2019t me . i remember reading that comment on the berkeley b - 26 someplace , but can\u2019t remember where .\nthis is a laser cut short kit for the berkeley ' s 61\nbird dog . this kit was designed by bill effinger for berkeley ' s in 1962 . also included are a full size printed set of plans . note : this is a short . . .\nso far grizzly peak\u2019s collection includes only a tiny sample of the vast network of trains and streetcars that used to run along berkeley\u2019s roads .\n3d - printed trains created by grizzly peak model trains , a new berkeley company exhibiting at maker faire on may 17 - 18 . photo : gpmt\nthere are many kits acquired from around the world . i am familiar with most of these models and did grow up in the hobby building and around this collection . 1 - kit as detailed above . berkley models . . .\nguisan a , zimmermann ne . predictive habitat distriution models in ecology . ecological modelling . 2000 ; 135 : 147\u201386 .\ni\u2019m just getting back into the hobby after a long absence and i\u2019d never heard of berkeley before . i\u2019ve been cruising through the balsa kits on ebay and mostly been checking out guillows , comet and sterling . i also found a nice selection of berkeley . you\u2019re not kidding when you say they command a premium price .\nat the art department : prophecies we are exploring how artistic approaches to the future can impact the world around us . this week we are very pleased to present professor of psychology etzel carde\u00f1a on how literature can open up different models of thinking about time . these models of time are brought to life by clips from the spectacular films of the one - and - only director and choreographer \u2013 busby berkeley .\nthe number of berkeley kits being listed on e - bay now are very few in number . the same applies to mccoy motors which i also collect . rl .\nberkeley based software engineer darby johnston will debut his 3d - printed grizzly peak model trains at the maker faire at san mateo event center on may 17 - 18 .\nthe maker faire presentation will be grizzly peak\u2019s first formal showing , although photos of the models have already received a positive response .\nan original postcard from 1910 of the southern pacific station on shattuck between addison and center . it was built in 1908 and demolished in 1938 . image : berkeley historical society\ni have collected berkeley kits for about fifteen years . what wonderful kits they are . i bought a berkeley b - 25 on e - bay in december 2009 . i paid $ 325 . 00 and thought that was a reasonable price . later i paid about the same price for a b - 26 invader , also on e - bay .\nboth testing and training auc values had high discriminatory power for im were excellent for 255 models , good for 72 models , fair for 35 models , poor for 8 , and failed for 0 . for the em auc values were excellent for 511 models , good for 156 models , fair for 60 models , poor for 10 , and failed for 3 . when averaged across decades auc test values were excellent for 22 , good for eight , and fair for seven species . for auc train values were excellent for 28 , good for eight , and fair for one species . the internal and external validations suggest that the im and em models are similarly parameterized and well calibrated ( s2 table ) . both of the transferability indices generally provide similar results and suggest that the models are highly transferable ( s2 table ) . the rrs statistic found that many models had values close to 0 indicating strong agreement between the im and em , however there were a number of models that suffered from over - and under - prediction ( s2 table ) . while under - prediction was more common than over - prediction , the magnitude of over - prediction was larger ( s2 table ) . the oi statistic revealed that for many models there was high - predicted overlap between the im and em models , although there were some exceptions ( s2 table ) . while most of the metrics suggest that the models are accurate , well fit , and transferable , there are some em that either over or under - predicted the im , as well as some em that had low overlap with the im , suggesting that these discrepancies arise either as an artifact of modeling , or that some other factor potentially related to life history characteristics affects model prediction and transferability .\nthe original kit was designed by paul delgatto for berkeley ' s in 1955 . we have recreated the classic model by laser cutting all of the original die - cut parts .\nguisan a , thuiller w . predicting species distribution : offering more than simple habitat models . ecology letters . 2005 ; 8 : 993\u20131009 .\nmcpherson jm , jetz w . effects of species ' ecology on the accuracy of distribution models . ecography . 2007 ; 30 : 135\u201351 .\nstockwell d , peterson at . effects of sample size on accuracy of species distribution models . ecological modelling . 2003 ; 148 : 1\u201313 .\npretty scale controline kit\u00b4s plan from berkeley full fuselage and built up kit having 28\nwingspan and engine range of 09 to 36 urltoken scale 1 . 5 inches equal to 1 . 0 foot\nenms can become erratic when transferring projections in space and time [ 6 , 10 ] . while this study used internal and external validations to ensure that models were well parameterized , accurate , and transferable , some models suffered from over - or under - prediction . over - prediction could emerge as an artifact of thresholding , or as a by - product of model parameterization . if a particular threshold was always more lenient ( lower ) than other thresholding approaches than ranges would always tend towards over - prediction , however this was not the case . if the models were over - parameterized then the expectation is that the transferred models would under - predict the range , while the converse is true for under - parameterized models . in some studies , maxent has been known to remove too many variables , resulting in over - predicted range sizes due to under - fit models [ 16 ] . here the high degree of over - prediction for some species suggests under - fitting , although the fit statistics indicate that the models are well parameterized .\nbob , came accross your website today ( saturday 4 - 23 - 2011 ) i can relate to the old berkeley\u2019s , as i\u2019m in my late sixty\u2019s . 1st berkeley was the culver v . over the years , i have collected the berkeley kits of which i now have close to 50 or so . along with others ( sterling , sig , comet , cleveland , etc . ) you are correct that the value has gone skyhigh on these kits . i guess when the lord takes me , i will build them up stairs . take care , steve douglas , charlotte , nc\nthe first two train lines arrived in the city the 1870s , said phil gale , mechanical engineer and treasurer for the berkeley historical society . the berkeley branch line , which later became southern pacific ( sp ) , ran from what is now emeryville to downtown berkeley , and was later extended to vine street . the other early line was a union pacific train that ran from 3 rd street to delaware street . shortly after , the first street railroad was built on telegraph avenue . in the following years additional lines were added elsewhere and companies began to electrify their lines around the turn of the century .\n< img src =\nurltoken\nclass =\nimg\nalt =\nvintage berkeley republic p - 47 thunderbolt controliner kit # 1 - 10 - 295 , 21 . 5\n, 1959\n>\nall of these contests related to either gliders or rubber models , because mr . hurst felt that the gasoline powered model was dangerous , and he resisted it .\ni had two of the carved fuselage control line models , a p - 51 and a p - 38 , both christmas gifts , but never got up the courage to try flying them even though i was by then pretty good with something like a ringmaster . i built a whole series of the 1 / 2a free flight models and tried to fly most of them without really knowing what i was doing . a few years later when i was a bit more grown up and a whole lot more skilled at model building , the quality of the entire berkeley line suffered from the use of really bad balsa as a cost control measure and before anyone really noticed , they were gone . these days you won\u2019t find the name berkeley on a hobby shop shelf anywhere , and most modelers have never heard of them . there is one balsa wood model airplane kit now on the market that can be traced back to the berkeley lines\u2026do any of you know what it is ?\ncolor rendered models from grizzly peak model trains : top to bottom \u2013 sacramento northern 107 , sp interurban electric railway red car , key system 1001 . image : gpmt\nwenger sj , olden jd . assessing transferability of ecological models : an underappreciated aspect of statistical validation . methods in ecology and evolution . 2012 ; 3 : 260\u20137 .\n\u201ci\u2019ve been really interested in the local history and the amazing public transportation system that berkeley had , \u201d he said . \u201ca lot of it has been replaced by more modern systems , but not necessarily better systems . \u201d\nin the early 60s i built a lot of ff scale models . somehow in the workshop there had always been a kit , berkeley b - 17 flying fortress , which challenged my imagination . i remember carving the fuselage for nearly a year , listening to tv and movies about the plane . i read every book and magazine , and went to airshows to enjoy the sight and rumble .\none day the school principal asked me to show him my models . he asked me to bring the models over and we flew them in the school auditorium . he was quite impressed , and told me that i could fly my models there any time . all i had to do was just ask the janitor to let me in . however , that didn\u2019t work so great because the janitor always seemed to want to hide when i came around , as he was always in a hurry to do something else .\nblackburn plan cf - xxx type model rc semi scale old timer . wingspan 61in . engine glow ? ? ? control 3 channels . designer vern zundel . magazine flying models\nsyphard ad , franklin j . species traits affect the performance of species distribution models for plants in southern california . journal of vegetation science . 2010 ; 21 : 177\u201389 .\nheikkinen rk , marmion m , luoto m . does the interpolation accuracy of species distribution models come at the expense of transferability ? ecography . 2012 ; 35 : 276\u201388 .\na primary assumption of environmental niche models ( enms ) is that models are both accurate and transferable across geography or time ; however , recent work has shown that models may be accurate but not highly transferable . while some of this is due to modeling technique , individual species ecologies may also underlie this phenomenon . life history traits certainly influence the accuracy of predictive enms , but their impact on model transferability is less understood . this study investigated how life history traits influence the predictive accuracy and transferability of enms using historically calibrated models for birds . in this study i used historical occurrence and climate data ( 1950 - 1990s ) to build models for a sample of birds , and then projected them forward to the \u2018future\u2019 ( 1960 - 1990s ) . the models were then validated against models generated from occurrence data at that \u2018future\u2019 time . internal and external validation metrics , as well as metrics assessing transferability , and generalized linear models were used to identify life history traits that were significant predictors of accuracy and transferability . this study found that the predictive ability of enms differs with regard to life history characteristics such as range , migration , and habitat , and that the rarity versus commonness of a species affects the predicted stability and overlap and hence the transferability of projected models . projected enms with both high accuracy and transferability scores , still sometimes suffered from over - or under - predicted species ranges . life history traits certainly influenced the accuracy of predictive enms for birds , but while aspects of geographic range impact model transferability , the mechanisms underlying this are less understood .\nhijmans r , graham ch . the ability of climate envelope models to predict the effect of climate change on species distributions . global change biology . 2006 ; 12 : 1\u201310 .\nscarce berkeley\u2019s bootstrap \u201ca - rc\u201d 54\u201d span being sold for parts only - it does not look complete to me since i cannot locate the wheels , the plans or the propeller . ships to you via usps priority mail . . .\nfound several models of berkeleys few days ago in ceilin of house that was purchased . most were damaged . original boxes an instructions . might put in garbage because i dont want them\nara\u00fajo m , pearson r , thuiller w , erhard m . validation of species\u2013climate impact models under climate change . global change biology . 2005 ; 11 ( 9 ) : 1504\u201313 .\nconverse to results from mcpherson and jetz [ 5 ] , this study found that the models for temperate migrants tended to have lower accuracy than those for neotropical migrants or resident species . different studies have come to different conclusions regarding how well models capture the distributions of migrant versus resident birds [ 63 , 72 ] , suggesting that this may vary across geographies and assemblages .\nalthough it has been suggested that collinear predictors do not affect maxent model building , but instead impact model interpretation [ 73 , 74 ] , the inclusion of variables that are collinear can lead to over - fit models and potentially to the elimination of biologically relevant variables [ 40 ] . these models are expected to under - predict the range [ 51 ] , and indeed , this accords with findings from braunisch [ 47 ] in which complex models ( retaining highly collinear predictor variables ) performed better than simpler models ( retaining independent variables ) , despite potential over - fit and under - prediction . although we did observe examples of under - prediction in this study , it was of small magnitude , suggesting that collinearity is not driving the results .\nelith j , leathwick jr . species distribution models : ecological explanation and prediction across space and time . annual review of ecology evolultion systematics . 2009 ; 40 ( 1 ) : 677\u201397 .\npearson rg , dawson tp . predicting the impacts of climate change on the distribution of species : are bioclimatic envelope models useful ? global ecology and biogeography . 2003 ; 12 : 361\u201371 .\nfielding a , bell j . a review of methods for the assessment of prediction errors in conservation presence / absence models . environmental conservation . 1997 ; 24 ( 1 ) : 38\u201349 .\nmanel s , williams hc , sormerod sj . evaluating presence - absence models in ecology : the need to account for prevalence . journal of applied ecology . 2001 ; 38 : 921\u201331 .\njime\u2032nez - valverde a . threshold - dependence as a desirable attribute for discrimination assessment : implications for the evaluation of species distribution models . biodiversity and conservation . 2014 ; 23 : 369\u201385 .\nhijmans rj , graham ch . the ability of climate envelope models to predict the effect of climate change on species distributions . global change biology . 2006 ; 12 ( 12 ) : 2272\u201381 .\nfor birds , some of the life history traits that have been examined with regard to enm performance include range size , conservation status , migratory behavior , rarity , endemism , body mass ( size ) , habitat structure , and wetland affinity ( reviewed in mcpherson and jetz [ 5 ] ) . of these traits , range size , migratory behavior , and wetland affinity have detectable impacts on model performance for south african bird species . narrow ranged species models performed better than those for common species , non - migrant species models were better than those for migrants , models for endemics outperformed models for non - endemics , non - wetland species models outperformed wetland species models [ 5 ] . however , the characteristics that contribute to a successful interpolative model ( e . g . a model built and projected within the same climatic and geographic environment ) , may not be the same as those that make for a successful extrapolative model ( e . g . a model built using one climatic and geographic environment and then projected to a different climatic or geographic environment ) [ 6 ] . therefore , transferability as it relates to life - history characteristics should ideally be evaluated explicitly .\nquaker flash plan kit s - 202 type model rc sport trainer . wingspan 34in . highwing . engine glow cox pw . 020 control 1 channels . designer herb clukey . company flyline models july 1979\np\u00f6yry j , luoto m , heikkinen rk , saarinen k . species traits are associated with the quality of bioclimatic models . global ecology and biogeography . 2008 ; 17 ( 3 ) : 403\u201314 .\nthis series invites an array of grammar types useful both as learning devices and as research tools . the freedom to break away from latin and greek grammar models , traditionally required , in particular of indo - european historical languages , is respected and even urged when appropriate . on the other hand , the valuable genetic study of language should remain a sought - after , well - developed endeavor , and should not be lost to the present and future world of learning . accordingly , the berkeley models of grammars series seeks forward - looking , theoretically sophisticated methodologies which are at the same time relatively exhaustive or complete grammars of a given language at any period of its existence .\na few months after i had moved from central california to burbank , california , the burbank club had a free flight contest . i had done quite a bit with towline models earlier , and i had\ncitation : wogan gou ( 2016 ) life history traits and niche instability impact accuracy and temporal transferability for historically calibrated distribution models of north american birds . plos one 11 ( 3 ) : e0151024 . urltoken\nlobo jm , jim\u00e9nez - valverde a , real r . auc : a misleading measure of the performance of predictive distribution models . global ecology and biogeography . 2008 ; 17 ( 2 ) : 145\u201351 .\nsince there are recent studies investigating model variation with regards to geographic transferability [ 37 ] and temporal transferability [ 11 ] and both have found strong support for high transferability of maxent models , i used maxent 3 . 2e [ 38 , 39 ] to build models and then project them into the \u201cfuture\u201d . enms using matched decadal occurrence records and climate data were generated for each decade , then projected forward in time , such that enms generated using 1950s occurrence points and 1950s climate , were projected to 1960s , 1970s , 1980s , and 1990s climates ( fig 1 ) . interpolative models ( im ) , are developed using occurrence data from a particular decade in conjunction with historical climate data from the same decade , and are expected to be good representations of the species\u2019 distribution [ 14 ] . the extrapolative models ( em ) , which are the interpolative models projected onto a \u2018future\u2019 climate are more prone to error because they are built using climate data that differs from the climate to which they are projected [ 16 ] .\ninteresting to hear the name of berkeley kits . in the 60\u2019s my uncle was briefly partners in a hobby shop . when it closed he gave my dad a berkeley models \u201cb26 invader\u201d model kit with 87 1 / 2 inch wingspan . its huge ! the kit was half built . a guy contacted wanting to \u201cborrow\u201d it . he let the guy take the plans with him only to find out he left a false phone number ! my uncle did not know the guy either so the plans were gone . i still have the kit and someday hope to figure out the proper locations for the fuselage bulkheads . the wings are built . to date i haven\u2019t found anyone who has ever heard of the kit let alone has a plans set .\nthese pages from vintage modeling magazines like american aircraft modeler , american modeler , air trails , flying aces , flying models , model airplane news , & young men captured the era . all copyrights hereby acknowledged .\nrandin cf , dirnbock t , dullinger s , zimmerman ne , massimiliano z , guisan a . are niche - based species distribution models transferable in space ? journal of biogeography . 2006 ; 33 : 1689\u2013703 .\nto gauge model transferability i examine the magnitude of over - or under - prediction and assess the overlap between modeled ranges . this approach assumes that the im better represents the true distribution than does the em [ 16 , 68 ] . external model evaluation was performed using two auc - based transferability indices to gauge the accuracy of the extrapolative models . both ti h ( ti h = auc ( em ) / auc ( im ) ) , developed by heikkinen et al . [ 37 ] and ti w ( ti w = ( 1 - ( auc diff ( em ) ) ) / ( 1 - ( auc diff ( im ) ) ) developed here , are simple ratios in which values less than one indicate that the interpolative models are providing more accurate predictions than the extrapolative models . values close to one are indicate equivalent accuracy of interpolative and extrapolative models . the second index , ti w differs from ti h by incorporating the internal evaluation into the ratio . i also use metrics to quantify mismatch between the interpolative models ( im ) and the extrapolative models ( em ) . the metrics used here are from [ 69 ] and include the relative range size ( rrs ) and the overlap index ( oi ) . they are intended to provide insight into the performance of the transferred extrapolative models ( em ) relative to the interpolative models ( im ) . the relative range size ( rrs ) ( if im < em rrs = em / im - 1 , else rrs = - 1 ( im / em - 1 ) is a measure of the over - or under - prediction of suitable area of the em relative to the im . a positive number means that the em over - predicts the range , a negative value means it under - predicts the range , and a value close to 0 indicates model similarity [ 16 ] . the overlap index ( oi ) ( oi = ( o / im ) ) quantifies agreement between the predicted and projected species range . oi records the amount of congruence between the im and em models . it is a simple ratio that quantifies the overlap between the im and em models with respect to the im . values range from zero to one . a value close to one indicates that the em performs well in predicting the species range . a low value indicates little agreement between the models .\nthe performance of enms built using historical climate and occurrence data varied in their ability to predict \u201cfuture\u201d species distributions . in this study models were projected to highly similar analogous environments , under the expectation that they should transfer well [ 61 ] . the testing auc scores for the models were overall quite high , and the models were well calibrated with only a slight tendency toward over - parameterization ( which is less problematic than under - parameterization [ 52 ] ) . although the transferability scores were generally high , the transferability of the models varied . while the glms did not find any of the life history traits to be significant predictors of transferability as measured by ti h or ti w , the oi statistic suggests that commonality versus rarity of species across their distributional ranges may play an important role in the predictive ability of extrapolated models . in this study , this was the only life history character that significantly predicted overlap . in contrast , the wilcoxon test suggests that there are statistically significant differences in transferability for narrow versus widespread species , but not for common versus rare species .\nmcpherson jm , jetz w , rogers dj . the effects of species ' range sizes on the accuracy of distribution models : ecological phenomenon or statistical artefact ? journal of applied ecology . 2004 ; 41 : 811\u201323 .\ni probably built half a dozen kindling wood models using lepages glue , which has to be the worst excuse for glue man ever invented , and covered them with wax paper . you know , it really is hard to get wax paper to stick to wood using lepages glue . somehow , i was able to get it done . some of my models actually flew eight or ten feet , especially if i threw them kind of hard .\nbede bd - 6 plan cf - 380 type model rc scale civil . wingspan 56in . highwing . engine glow o . s max . 20 control 4 channels . designer dan reiss . magazine flying models sep . 1975\nfor range , widespread versus narrow species distributions but not the commonness or rarity of the species impacted the model accuracy , with narrowly distributed species having higher model accuracy than widespread species ( fig 2 ) . to determine if this finding reflects an artifact of modeling or an effect of life history trait , auc scores for models for narrowly distributed species were re - evaluated with a reduced background extent and then compared to models with the full background extent . the two sets of models were found to be statistically significantly different ( auc test : t = 5 . 4379 , p - value = 0 . 000 ) which suggests that these differences arose as an artifact of modeling .\nthere are many kits acquired from around the world . i am familiar with most of these models and did grow up in the hobby building and around this collection . die cut and print wood parts . wood content . . .\nallouche o , tsoar a , kadmon r . assessing the accuracy of species distribution models : prevalence , kappa and the true skill statistic ( tss ) . journal of applied ecology . 2006 ; 43 ( 6 ) : 1223\u201332 .\nowens hl , campbell lp , dornak l , saupe ee , barve n , sober\u00f3n j , et al . constraints on interpretation of ecological niche models by limited environmental ranges on calibration areas . ecological modelling . 2013 ; 263 : 10\u20138 .\nmany studies examining the impact of life history traits have recovered a pattern whereby models for narrow ranging , endemic species have higher model accuracy than those for widespread species as assessed by auc scores [ 5 , 10 , 63 , 64 ] . however , for species occupying a restricted range relative to the extent of the background area modeled , auc scores can be elevated as an artifact of modeling due to sampling prevalence and sample size [ 57 ] , and pseudo - absences [ 14 , 65 , 66 ] . by explicitly evaluating the effect of background extent on auc scores for these species , the artifacts that arise from modeling should become evident [ 66 ] . to untangle artifacts of modeling from effects of life history traits , i generated a second set of models for narrow ranging endemics using a reduced background extent ( extent restricted to states where a cbc circle recorded a presence ) and then compared the auc scores from the two models sets using t - tests to assess if background extent impacted estimates of model performance . since sampling size and the number of background points were held constant , and therefore neither sampling prevalence or sample size should be affecting differences among the sets of models , a significant difference between the models ( full extent versus reduced extent ) suggests that pseudo - absence selection influences auc scores . if the models do not differ statistically , the higher auc scores recovered for narrow ranged species may reflect a true effect of the underlying species ecology .\nsmith ab , santos mj , koo ms , rowe km , rowe kc , patton jl , et al . evaluation of species distribution models by resampling of sites surveyed a century ago by joseph grinnell . ecography . 2013 ; 36 : 1017\u201331 .\nmodels for both neotropical migrants and residents had high levels of model accuracy , while models for temperate migrants had markedly reduced accuracy ( fig 2 ) . among the six major habitat categories included in these analyses , model accuracy for wetland species exhibited a large amount of variation , although the mean auc was high ( fig 2 ) . the wilcoxon test found support for significant differences in accuracy for both range components ( e . g . widespread vs narrow , common vs rare ) ( table 4 ) .\nwiens ja , stralberg d , jongsomjit d , howell ca , snyder ma . niches , models , and climate change : assessing the assumptions and uncertainties . proceedings of the national academy of sciences . 2009 ; 106 suppl 2 : 19729\u201336 . pmid : 19822750 .\nwe exemplify below various conceptions of time found in the work of some writers , and illustrate them with frivolous confections from busby berkeley\u2019s films , coupling the sacred with the profane . our list of conceptions is not exhaustive ( for instance , we do not cover time travel because it could be explained according to different models ) and many more examples could be adduced for the ones we discuss . [ / vc _ column _ text ] [ / vc _ tta _ section ] [ vc _ tta _ section title = \u201dsequential time\u201d tab _ id = \u201d1469474741281 - 7aacb64e - 1cbf\u201d ] [ vc _ column _ text ]\njohnston has nine finished products , most models of northern california trains , that will be on view at the maker faire . there are passenger and freight cars from southern pacific , sacramento northern , key system , and northern electric lines , and a san francisco muni street car .\ngarrison b , lupo t . accuracy of bird range maps based on habitat maps and habitat relationship models . in : scott j , heglund p , morrison m , editors . predicting species occurrences\u2014issues of accuracy and scale . washington dc : island press ; 2002 . p . 367\u201375 .\nif i recall correctly , he also did a pt - 19 which i believe berkeley also offered . too bad its not still available . speaking of pt - 19s , what plan or kit is the pt - 19 in your photo gallery ? nice pics but they could use some captions to explain what is going on . it looks like tissue covering . very nice little model .\nphillips sj , dudik m , elith j , graham ch , lehmann a , leathwick j , et al . sample selection bias and presence - only distribution models : implications for background and pseudo - absence data . ecological applications . 2009 ; 19 ( 1 ) : 181\u201397 . pmid : 19323182\nzuur a , ieno em , walker n , saveliev a , smith gm . mixed effects models and extensions in ecology with r . gail m , krickeberg k , samet jm , tsiatis a , wong w , editors . new york : springer science + business media , llc ; 2011 .\nberkeley\u2019s population more than tripled in the first ten years of the 20 th century , gale said . train construction boomed , accommodating the new residents \u2014 and then \u201cthe whole thing came crashing down in 1913 , \u201d due to major financial and legal problems throughout the system , gale said . streetcars and some trains ran until the 1940s and 1950s , until they were gradually replaced by buses .\ndo any of you old timers remember a berkeley sailboat model with a 36\u2033 preformed hull that was a yawl named the \u201ctiki\u201d as i recall . i wonder if these kits ever show up on ebay . if so , what sort of price might these go for . i built one of these back in the late fifties and i think the price might have been around $ 30 at that time .\nmuscarella r , galante pj , soley - guardia m , boria ra , kass jm , uriarte m , et al . enmeval : an r package for conducting spatially independent evaluations and estimating optimal model complexity for maxent ecological niche models . methods in ecology and evolution . 2014 ; 5 ( 11 ) : 1198\u2013205 .\ndear richard , i recently bought on ebay a 36 inch model sailboat described as tahati by berkeley . it is a yawl rig with blue sails and a raised cabin just forward of the cockpit . the hull is plastic and the deck is wood with some mahogany . the mast is snapped and the rc great is gone , but i am trying to restore it . any info you have would be much appreciated . larry\ni also built a flew several of the berkeley control liners ; a sr . puddle jumper was about the first . later , a p - 6e very neat model . also my first r / c was a henry struct \u201cbootstrap\u201d , then a \u201crc sea cat\u201d . i know i bought a scale b - 25 but never built it and i do not know where it got lost . i still have an in the box , control line stunt . 60 size \u201csnark\u201d .\na total of 555 models were constructed ( 15 models for each species ) . as previous analyses have demonstrated equivalent model performance with full versus subsets of environmental variables [ 16 ] , and i had no a priori information by which to select variables across the modeled set of species [ 40 ] , i used 19 bioclimatic variables for model building ( s1 table ) . however , there are two schools of thought regarding variable selection when using maxent [ 41 ] , one suggests including all reasonable predictor variables [ 38 , 42 , 43 ] , the other suggests removing collinear variables [ 41 ] . in maxent , allowing more predictor variables allows more complex model fitting , and by default maxent determines which predictors to use based on the number of occurrences in the dataset [ 44 ] . maxent uses weighting for variable selection , as well as an l1 - regularization procedure that penalizes models in which predictor variables with little or no contribution are included [ 41 , 45 ] , thus it is generally thought to be less sensitive to model over - fitting than other methods [ 42 , 43 ] ( but see [ 46 ] ) . furthermore , if the relationship among variables is not constant over time , the inclusion of multiple collinear predictors has been found to produce better performance and fit as compared to reduced variable models [ 47 ] . however , if variables are highly collinear , ecologically relevant predictors may be excluded if a collinear variable better explains the response variable [ 40 , 48 ] . from a purely statistical standpoint , reducing collinear variables reduces the potential for mis - identification of critical variables [ 40 ] . to better understand the potential impact of collinearity among the predictor variables in the maxent models , and the constancy of variable relationships across decades , i calculated variance inflation factors ( vif ) using the r package usdm [ 49 ] .\ni had to carve the fuselage thin enough to see light through , to keep weight low . i used 4 golden bee motors which performed so well for decades . the nose art was great , took first in cl scale at the nats . hard to describe how much fun and education i derived from that one berkeley b - 17 flying fortress kit . today it would have been rc , rc in the early 60s could not always be adapted too easily for some airplanes . .\nby this time the summer work was paying better , and i was able to buy a dennymite motor , which was one of the best ones built at the time . i built several different models around that dennymite motor , and i placed in quite a few contests , and won one ( free flight , i believe ) . in retrospect , the gas models were more of a challenge , but i learned more from building rubber models because they built easily , and because i was able to try out so many different thoughts . i learned quickly that a triangle fuselage was stiffer than a rectangular one , that diagonal verticals were stiffer than straight ones . regardless of what charles hampson grant said in his center of lateral area theories , i found that if i put the wing up front on a high pylon , it stayed right side up . i learned that if you wanted a model to catch and stay in a thermal , that you had to cut down the rudder area to the bare minimum . i learned that an all weather airplane , one that you could fly in the rain , won more hardware than a fair weather ship that was a tremendous flyer .\nthere are berkeley kits around , if you know where to look . check out model airplane swap meets , poke around in the stacks of dusty old kits you might be fortunate enough to run into , and you could be lucky enough to spot one of the old red , black and white kit boxes . they are considered collector\u2019s items , and the few that have survived the years in excellent condition command serious prices . i have never considered myself a collector , but i am very much interested in old time balsa wood airplane kits like the berkeley line that are no longer pristine or even complete but preserved well enough that a determined , skilled aeromodeller can actually build an airplane from them . for me , building a model airplane i remember from my youth , using all the skills i have acquired over the years to do a far better job than i could ever have dreamed of in those days , and then actually flying it using state - of - the - art micro radio control and electric power is a nostalgia trip to write home about .\ni found the caption page yesterday , finally . this is the page i had trouble finding again . i remember that easy built had a couple of kits that they touted as r / c models . i suppose the pt - 19 was one of them ? i did find a tigerkitten kit on ebay yesterday and its now on its way to me . i always liked the lines of that model .\njohnston is expecting his initial audience to be largely made up of collectors and historians , but he hopes to eventually tear kids away from their digital distractions and reintroduce them to the classic pastime . eventually , he hopes to collaborate with current transit agencies to make models of contemporary trains . he made himself a model of a bart car , which he keeps in his pocket as a lucky charm when he takes the train to work .\nlater , while i was at wright field , anderson finished the tool and sampled it . they then sent me sample parts . i was able to get a machine shop in dayton to machine up the parts for the first die cast . 59 . a few weeks later i was discharged from service . i took my newly made motor back to los angeles . at that time i didn\u2019t have any models or any place to build one .\nhello mr benjamin i picked up an old berkeley king size flying scale model kit it is a aeronca c - 3 it is a 1 1 / 2 scale 54 in . wing span . it is unbuilt in the box decals and huge single instruction sheet included copy write 1957 i cant say every peice is there but the box is packed with balsa strips , planks , different shaped blocks and several sheets that are covered with parts that you cut out . and the paper to cover the wings and fuseloge etc etc have no idea of value . i paid 30 bucks is this something you would like to own ? ? clayton 208 - 713 - 0632 thanks .\nin order to test the temporal transferability of enms , i build models using historical data from fifty years of field surveys ( 1950 to 1999 ) in combination with historical climate data and project them to the \u201cfuture\u201d ( in this study \u201cfuture\u201d refers to 1960 to 1999 ) . the projected models were validated through comparison with survey data from the time period to which they have been projected . model validation using serial temporal sampling is becoming more common ( for recent examples [ 19 , 25 ] ) , providing an independent means for assessing model accuracy [ 24 ] . since differences between modeling approaches are less impactful and insightful than other factors when evaluating transferability [ 6 , 7 , 11 ] , rather than focusing on the transferability of different modeling techniques ( see [ 11 , 37 ] for recent reviews ) , i use a single model type with high extrapolative ability . using historical data in this manner provides a more robust framework for evaluating temporal transferability than consensus modeling approaches since consensus approaches emphasis precision rather than accuracy [ 6 ] .\nthe house we had lived in was repossessed . fortunately , my father had owned a vacant lot and was able to buy a milk shed for $ 15 . 00 . we moved the milk shed onto the vacant lot . shortly after this the economy started easing up a little bit . no matter how tight things were , though , i was able to come up with 75 cents or $ 1 . 00 a month to send away for model building supplies , and i kept building models after school all of this period .\nthe decreased transferability found in this study could have potentially arisen due to some of the specific characteristics of the data utilized in these analyses . for some species , the range limits of the winter range extend beyond the borders of the continental united states , and these areas were not used in constructing enms . projecting to highly novel climates , can lead to decreased transferability if the entire geographic range is not sampled [ 85 ] . this arises because some combinations of climatic variables are not included during model building , which can result in models that do not capture the upper and / or lower ends of the environmental envelope [ 85 ] . this could underlie some of the instances of under - prediction found here , but does not explain over - prediction . furthermore , the climates in these analyses are analogous across all decades . there is no evidence to suggest that novel climatic combinations existed during the 50 years ( as assessed by the absence of clamping and with the mess statistic ) . as such , models should be both highly accurate and temporally transferable within the continental united states .\nhere i examine the relationship between life history characteristics and model accuracy and transferability for a subset of north american birds . i use historical occurrence records in combination with historical climate data to forecast to the current climate and to validate the models . using historical data to assess model accuracy and behavior is a highly informative approach to model validation , and is the only direct method to assess temporal transferability [ 11 , 15 , 19 , 24 ] . i quantify model accuracy , parameterization , and transferability , and then use generalized linear models to relate differences in these measures to differences in life history characteristics among species . this is done over a relatively short time period ( 50 years ) in a region where climate is roughly analogous , thus the expectation is that transferability should be very high unless they are impacted by either artifacts of modeling or life history characteristics . this study focused on species with relatively steady ranges over the past fifty years rather than those with documented range shifts . by doing so it becomes more straightforward to disentangle artifacts of modeling from the effects of life history traits on predictive accuracy and transferability .\nthe commonness or rarity of the species ( range ) was a significant predictor for oi but not rss ( table 3 , fig 3 ) . the oi was higher for rare birds indicating better agreement between the im and em models than for common birds , interestingly , glms did not find any of the life history characteristics examined here to be significant predictors of model transferability as measured by ti h or ti w metrics ( table 3 ) , although the wilcoxon test did recover significant support for differences in transferability for narrow versus widespread species ( table 4 ) ."]}
{"id": 55674, "summary": [{"text": "lightning entertainment is an american film distributor , sales agent , and production company based in santa monica , california .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "it was founded in 2002 by richard guardian , rich goldberg , and marc greenberg , focusing on sales and distribution of independent films .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "it began offering film production services in 2012 , which it stated were designed to help domestic films better target international markets . ", "topic": 2}], "title": "lightning entertainment", "paragraphs": ["lightning entertainment has expanded its domestic sales unit as well , but there\u2019s little doubt international is the focus .\nultimately , however , the delay worked out , as bradley and clements ended up signing with lightning entertainment group .\nwith the american film market about to launch , lightning entertainment has closed international sales deals for a half - dozen titles .\nestablished in 2001 and based in los angeles and london , lightning entertainment is a leading entertainment company specializing in the worldwide sales , licensing , representation , marketing and distribution of premier independent content in all available media .\nlightning has completed several multifilm deals with south africa\u2019s ster - kinekor home entertainment for \u201clove and honor , \u201d \u201c struck by lightning , \u201d \u201cwhole lotta sole\u201d and the family film \u201cheaven\u2019s door . \u201d\nlightning entertainment , a decade - old sales and distribution company , has initiated a film production business to fill out its slate in advance of the american film market .\nwith the american film market about to launch , lightning entertainment has closed international sales deals for a half - dozen titles . sales - production banner has sold actioner \u201cdead drop\u201d to pinnacle films / all interactive entertainment for australia and new zealand . pinnacle films / all interactive also bought the liam hemsworth starrer \u201clove and honor\u201d and the chris colfer - scripted \u201cstruck by lightning\u201d [ \u2026 ]\nsales - production banner has sold actioner \u201cdead drop\u201d to pinnacle films / all interactive entertainment for australia and new zealand .\njames is a veteran of two fortune 500 financial groups before entering the entertainment industry . in 2007 , james founded walking west entertainment and the walking west film financing syndicate . through walking west james produced brake , starring stephen dorff and tom berenger , which was released by ifc films . james most recently financed and produced why we ride , alongside bryan h . carroll , which has quickly risen to be the # 1 motorcycle documentary in the world . in december 2015 he purchased lightning entertainment .\nlightning entertainment will introduce buyers at the market this week to anguish , which marks the feature directorial debut of sonny mallhi , whose executive producer credits include the strangers , the roomate and house at the end of the street .\neagle films in the middle east took \u201clove and honor , \u201d \u201cstruck by lightning\u201d and \u201cheaven\u2019s door . \u201d lightning also sold \u201csole\u201d and \u201cdoor\u201d to horizon intl . for turkey .\nlightning\u2019s vp\u2019s of international sales mathilde epstein and alexandra cocean will introduce to buyers in santa monica .\nwith a strong presence at major film markets and festivals and established relationships with key distributors in global territories , lightning focuses on monetizing superior films theatrically and in ancillary markets including home entertainment , television , emerging media , and video - on - demand & digital platforms .\nexclusive : bleiberg entertainment has sold out michael almereyda\u2019s psychological thriller starring peter sarsgaard led by a deal with studiocanal for the uk and rialto in australia and new zealand .\nfox asia has taken \u201clove and honor , \u201d \u201cstruck by lightning\u201d and \u201cwhole lotta sole\u201d for its territories .\nlightning entertainment acquisitions and sales consultant richard s guardian negotiated the deal with icm partners and said : \u201csonny has brought his extensive production , writing and story - telling experience to his directorial debut . \u201c anguish is an intelligent and polished film that delivers the scares and chills that one wants from a smart ghost story . \u201d\nfrazier produces with jacov bresler and justin nesbitt . beaumont serves as executive producer alongside lightning consultant richard s guardian and ray mortier .\nlightning\u2019s afm sales slate include comedies the better half and flock of dudes , horror thriller the mind\u2019s eye and cartel thriller powder and gold .\nwhen it comes to providing live shows and comedy shows , he ' s spot on . you can ' t go wrong with lightning entertainm\nbarry is a successful entertainment investment manager and creative producer . barry worked as a development executive and independent producer , where he developed the features lockport , ollie the otter , and every second counts . his other co - producing credits include she rises ( michael biehn and angus mcfadyen ) and deadly retreat ( jonathan bennet ) . alexander has been an integral part of bringing development and equity financing to many high profile projects including man down ( shia lebeouf , kate mara , gary oldman ) , reagan , and multiple projects with stone village productions . most recently , he assisted with orchestrating the funding and purchase of lightning entertainment .\npressed for an example of lightning\u2019s ideal film , beaumont selected \u201clove and honor , \u201d a movie starring liam hemsworth that it will sell at afm .\nhbo europe has also taken \u201clove and honor\u201d and \u201cstruck by lightning\u201d for eastern europe , and yes dbs has acquired the same two titles for israel .\npinnacle films / all interactive also bought the liam hemsworth starrer \u201clove and honor\u201d and the chris colfer - scripted \u201c struck by lightning \u201d for its territories .\nlightning has placed the film on \u201call digital windows\u201d in the united states as of today , other than itunes , where it will debut in a couple of weeks , said ceo james walker . lightning also is selling the film in traditional international markets , including the american film market last fall and this week\u2019s berlin film festival .\nbeaumont made clear that though lightning will have a significant financial stake in its projects , at a certain point it will clear out and let the filmmakers work unperturbed .\nthough its biggest business is selling films overseas , lightning will now get involved at the development phase of certain films , investing in and influencing the projects to lure potential buyers .\nlightning completed major single - territory sales for \u201clove , \u201d including california filmes taking latin american rights , vvs for canada , dutch filmworks for benelux , carmen films for cis and queen for indonesia .\n\u201cour investments in productions are always focused on creating a steady flow of pictures that will address buyers we work with , \u201d robert beaumont ( left ) , president of lightning entertainment , told thewrap . \u201cone of our ambitions was to create a film program that would produce some pictures buyers would rely on to compliment the rest of our slate . if we\u2019re going to get involved from day one and put a large portion of capital behind the project , we\u2019re trying to craft something that will be universally desirable . \u201d\nwith an entire new line - up of films lighting entertainment is present at afm this week . the santa monica - based company dedicated to the worldwide distribution and licensing of independent content with a focus on quality theatrical films , has 10 new features in the market . among them there are comedies , several thrillers , and heartfelt dramas .\nits first production is \u201cdead drop , \u201d a crime thriller about a former cia operative who must infiltrate a dangerous mexican smuggling ring . the film is currently in post - production , and lightning will handle worldwide sales .\nlightning is headed to afm with eight films , including\nhow to make money selling drugs ,\na documentary about the drug war , and\nthe hot flashes ,\na comedy starring virginia madsen , brooke shields and daryl hannah .\nexclusive : first title on the slate for the santa monica - based sales and distribution company is the thriller dead drop starring luke goss , cole hauser and nestor carbonell . lightning will serve as executive producer and handle world sales at the afm next week .\nthat means lightning will look to develop projects with a cast , genre , concept and budget that can sell overseas . in other words , it wants cast members with international followings , male - driven action vehicles , thrillers and high - concept movies \u2013 all on a tight budget .\nall of those titles satisfy lightning ' s goals for its slate , but producing originals like\ndead drop\nhelps insure the studio from the whims the market . rather than only being able to bid on what is sold , the company can now control more of what it will take to market .\nbut non - traditionally , lightning is also using non - transferable to launch a push - marketing tool that it calls the eticket , which can be distributed through messaging apps , email , and social media , connecting an interested viewer with one click to pay for and begin watching the movie . the service was created in partnership with ultraflix and swig media .\n\u201cit\u2019s the logical next step in our company\u2019s development and progress to actively produce our own feature films and control our supply line of top - quality titles for the worldwide marketplace , \u201d said lightning president robert beaumont . \u201cwe aim to deliver films that the buyers need to fulfill their own release goals and we could not be happier to be sharing in that risk and reward . \u201d\ntogether , they\u2019re aggregating and distributing ultra hd content shot in 4k resolution ( it\u2019s four times sharper than hd content ) . the consumer technology association said about 10 million ultra hd tv sets were sold in 2016 , and project another 15 million will be sold this year . traditional pay - tv networks have been slow to embrace the format , given its bandwidth demands , but services like what lightning , ultraflix , and swig are providing hope to serve a burgeoning demand for 4k content .\nwith his best pal bobby and his girlfriend sue getting ready to leave town for college , troublemaker b . j . steals money from his boss , giff , so he can treat his friends to a wild weekend of partying . unfortunately , the stolen money belonged to a dangerous gangster known as big red . the three teens are forced to rob a local money - laundering front to settle their debt and buy their freedom . they are driven into a world of organized crime to fight for their lives . deception and insecurities among the three friends increase the tension leading to the heist , making it uncertain who will come out on top \u2014 or even alive .\nrobert ( dylan mcdermott ) , an average guy with an average life , is tested beyond human endurance when he awakens to find himself locked in an industrial freezer by russian thugs . the gangsters threaten his life unless he returns the $ 8 million dollars he stole from them . the only problem is , robert has no idea what they are talking about . searching his surroundings , he discovers sam ( peter facinelli ) under a pile of boxes in the corner , beaten and battered .\na detective discovers a mysterious video while investigating the roadside execution - style murder of his partner . the footage , shot by two teenagers , reveals murky details behind the death of their sibling in an unsolved hit and run case . the teens have since gone missing , and as the detective retraces their journey to find them , he quickly uncovers a bloody trail of murder\u2026that leads all the way back to him !\nafter 16 years in prison , viktor khadem ( don hany ) is a man who has almost given up on life .\nfor his final 18 months , he is sentenced to won wron , a low - security , rural prison where senior officer matt perry ( hugo weaving ) has established a unique program to rehabilitate broken men by giving them the responsibility for the rehabilitation of injured raptors \u2013 beautiful , proud eagles , falcons and owls . against all odds , matt takes on viktor as his number one test case , introducing him to yasmine , the majestic wedge - tailed eagle with a 2 metre wingspan . if these two can tame each other , anything is possible . healing is a powerful , moving story of redemption , the discovery of hope and the healing of the spirit \u2013 in the most unlikely place , for the most unique men , through the most unusual catalyst .\nthis story focuses on arnav , a graffiti artist and bartender living in jerusalem . always wearing a mask , he paints at night , and yearns for the day that his beloved ex - girlfriend vax will return to him . but when arnav sees a mysterious stranger forced into an abandoned apartment one night by three bearded men , he becomes involved with a hard - boiled investigator , a gorgeous mystery woman , and the conflicted mysterious captive himself . the captive , shmaya knafo , leads a cult of fanatically devoted followers who believe he can see into the future . knafo may possess supernatural powers , or he might be just a clever con man . as dark , incriminating secrets come to light , arnav is drawn into a world where lines blur between fact and fiction , and reality and imagination . when loyalties shift , arnav finds his life turning stranger than his art . his attraction to knafo\u2019s mystery might be the artist\u2019s way of reaching nirvana\u2026or prove to be a fatal attraction .\nlizzie ( radha mitchell ) longs to start a family with her husband peter but is unable to conceive . her best friend andie ( michelle monaghan ) , single and adrift , gets pregnant from a one - night stand and offers to give lizzie the baby . reluctantly , peter agrees to be the child\u2019s father , and before he knows it andie has moved into the guest room for the duration of her pregnancy . when peter also invites his ne\u2019er - do - well brother to the house , chaos ensues , testing the limits of friendship , family and a marriage . \u201cgus\u201d depicts the deeply human struggles of these four people , taking a funny and poignant look at the ways we try to plan ahead when life has something else in mind .\nfed up with one - night - stands and empty relationships , la playboy dean realizes that he wants something more out of life than just a party . with a little inspiration from his nine - year - old nephew and his best friend tess , dean decides to try his hand at finding true love for the first time \u2013 which proves to be much more difficult than he thought in modern - day los angeles ! after a few hilariously bad first dates and some awful advice from his over - sexed guy friends , dean begins to realize that the true love he has been seeking may be much closer to home . but when he is forced to make a decision between the girl he knows is perfect for him and the seductive party - girl of his fantasies , will dean finally grow up\u2026or will he just continue the party ?\nafter her father loses his fortune and family home , a privileged teenage equestrian is forced to give up her beloved championship horse and is sent to live in the country with her reclusive uncle . she struggles to adjust to life on the secluded ranch without any friends , her horse , or her dad , who has been sent off to prison . but after she meets the nice boy from the neighboring ranch , and is gifted a young horse , stormy , she soon settles into her new life and realizes that this is perhaps where she was meant to be all along . a heartfelt family drama about second chances , finding happiness , and making the impossible possible .\nafter being shot by his best friend , pushed out of a plane , and miraculously surviving a dead - drop from 5 , 000 feet , michael awakens to a living nightmare . his memory is limited , and psychotic tendencies have begun to creep in . defying the orders of his cia handlers , michael re - inserts himself into the dangerous mexican smuggling ring where he was operating deep under cover . he snakes his way through the underbelly of northern mexico , hunting for santiago , the cartel boss who michael believes threw him out of the plane and who is also holding his girlfriend hostage .\ncast : jeffrey t . schoettlin , sean muramatsu , caroline d\u2019amore , madeline merritt\nafter losing the girl of his dreams to another man , wyatt and his posse pack their suitcases and head out on the craziest , screwball road trip to las vegas to win her back . with less than twenty - seven hours to break up her wedding , they must make it before it is too late without falling apart at the seams and living up to their names\u2026 american idiots !\nsign up : stay on top of the latest breaking film and tv news ! sign up for our email newsletters here .\nitalian movies are struggling in u . s . theaters , but this distribution experiment could change that\neric kohn and anne thompson discuss their favorite films of the year so far . they also debate several new releases and share some streaming recommendations .\nin an episode dedicated to the show within the show , \u201cglow\u201d illustrates its grand capacity for storytelling , and the very good tv podcast breaks down how .\nrules weren\u2019t meant to be broken when it comes to tv episode lengths , but these 10 examples \u2014 introduced on the very good tv podcast \u2014 are clear exceptions .\nafter studying under cinematographer ed lachman , shevaun mizrahi forged her own unique filmmaking path with its own set of rules .\nthe actress and director both love the genre , but as they told indiewire , they also knew it needed to be retrofitted to tell the true story of catherine weldon and sitting bull .\nlane and schoenbrun discuss how her interest in morgellons disease patients ( \u201cthe pain of others\u201d ) and his exploration of the slenderman myth ( \u201ca self - induced hallucination\u201d ) led them to make archival films from youtubes .\nthis site uses cookies . by using this site you are agreeing to our privacy and cookie policy .\nr ellis frazier is currently directing dead drop from a screenplay by ben budd . goss ( pictured ) stars as a cia who survives a 5 , 000 fall from a plane after the man he thought was his best friend shoots him and pushes him out . the operative returns to his undercover role inside a mexican smuggling ring to find his assailant and rescue his girlfriend .\nthe sales slate includes hit toronto documentary how to make money selling drugs , comedy the hot flashes with brooke shields , daryl hannah , virginia madsen , camryn manheim and wanda sykes and the russian animated 3d film kikoriki : team invincible from producer timur bekmambetov .\nnew boss warns staff of challenges ahead as cable channel looks to boost viewers\u2019 \u2019hours of engagement\u2019 .\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 .\n\u201cwe want to guide the process so the films is genuinely address the needs of international buyers , \u201d beaumont said . \u201ccast - driven is important . action films , high - paced , shot to have a bigger scale and bigger scope \u2013 those movies are durable in the marketplace and fit the demands of foreign buyers . \u201d\n\u201cit has a scope that feels theatrical and a cast that is definitely a studio - level cast , \u201d he said .\nwe don\u2019t want to make the films for the filmmakers , but we do want to guide the process so the film is genuinely addressing the needs of international buyers ,\nbeaumont said .\na rom - com script featuring the former lizzie bennet , revived by an unlikely but true buzzfeed story , and partly financed by turkey\u2019s tourism board is hoping its good fortune continues to transfer today as it helps launch a new distribution platform delivering 4k - resolution streams through a single click on social - media sites .\nbrendan bradley wrote the script for non - transferable several years ago , creating a fairly traditional take on a rom - com with an unlikely \u201c meet cute . \u201d the protagonist buys non - refundable tickets for a big overseas trip to surprise her boyfriend on their anniversary . he , however , breaks up with her , leaving the protagonist with a broken heart and non - transferable tickets in someone else\u2019s name . she advertises for another guy with the same name and , well , you can probably guess how the rest unfolds .\nexcept that seemingly everything else about the film has been anything but traditional . first , that unlikely setup in bradley\u2019s script actually happened in real life a few years later , though the jilted lover in the real story was a canadian guy who went on reddit so his ex\u2019s around - the - world ticket wouldn\u2019t go to waste . when a buzzfeed story about the offer went viral , bradley\u2019s rom - com script with an unlikely twist suddenly had new life .\nat the same time , bradley reached out to tourism boards at various countries , inspired by the \u201cfamiliarization\u201d junkets that many countries finance to get travel journalists to visit and write about their attractions . if it was good enough for print journalists , why not filmmakers , he said .\nbradley hit the jackpot when turkey\u2019s tourism department embraced the idea , in part because turkey owns its own airline ( the trailer for the flick debuted on the turkish airlines youtube channel ) , so it could easily cover the significant cost of bringing the production crew to the country . other sponsors included land rover and a turkish luxury hotel chain .\nbradley , who produced and co - stars in the film\u2019s lead roles with fellow producer ashley clements ( the afore - referenced star of the lizzie bennet diaries ) , also directed . and he did location scouting using google earth , finding locations even his turkish government guides said they didn\u2019t know . after three pell - mell weeks of shooting in lush spots across the country\u2019s stunning western end , they wrapped up the project and considered self - releasing the film about this time last year .\nsales agents talked them out of self - releasing , but then the search for a sales representative ran into bigger world realities , showing the downside of partnering with an entire country . an attempted coup in turkey last summer was quashed , followed by harsh and wide - ranging government reprisals . bradley said he was frustrated that many possible partners pulled back and \u2013 because of strong negative reactions to the coup and government response \u2013 declined to be involved in the film .\nultraflix provides a library of 4k films through front - end apps on digital services and 4k smart tvs , while swig provides the back - end technology powering their digital delivery . the etickets are designed to make it easy to share and sell a film , which can also be viewed in other settings once it has been bought .\n\u201ceticket brings content one click away from the audience , \u201d said ivan gulas , who is ceo of both ultraflix and swig . \u201cit can be wrapped with a branded image . you can give it as a gift . \u201d\nnow the only thing bradley and clements need to figure out is whether non - transferable business and tech deals will end up with as happy an ending as the film itself .\ntubefilter is the curator of online video . we do that in a number of ways . from industry news , to web series reviews , to related events , and one heck of an awards show . learn more about us and what we do here .\nif you have a great news tip , are interested in advertising on tubefilter , thinking about possible partnership opportunities , want to find out more about our upcoming events , would like to write a guest post , or just want to say\nhello ,\nbe sure to drop us a line .\nget tubefilter ' s top stories , breaking news , and event updates delivered straight to your inbox .\nthe company represents one of the largest libraries of high - quality pictures in today ' s independent marketplace .\napril 9th - 12th / booth location : ifta pavilion , stand p - 1 . f5\na new york - based musician moves back in with her midwestern mother after a crushing break - up with her girlfriend . as she navigates her hometown , playing for tip money in an old friend ' s bar , an unexpected relationship begins to take shape . director : elizabeth rohrbaugh and daniel powell . cast : grammy nominated and tony winner , lena hall ( hedwig & the angry inch ) ; bafta nominated and sag winner , mena suvari ( american beauty , american pie ) ; academy award and golden globe winner , christine lahti ( obsessed , running on empty , chicago hope ( tv ) ) ; saturn award nominated , dan fogler ( fantastic beasts and where to find them , kung fu panda ) . producers : alex bach , elizabeth rohrbaugh , daniel powell .\na shy british 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 . director : michael philip ( drop dead sexy , night train ) . cast : danny trejo ( machete , from dusk til dawn , heat , the ridiculous 6 ) ; lochlyn munro ( riverdale ( tv ) , white chicks , unforgiven , freddie vs . jason ) ; robert knepper ( prison break ( tv ) , hitman , jack reacher : never go back , the hunger games franchise , transporter 3 ) ; richard alan reid ( criminal , woman in gold , william & kate ) . producers : jo marr , michael philip , richard alan reid , glen reynolds .\na team of 20 elite nepali climbers venture into the ' death zone ' of mount everest to restore their sacred mountain and the contaminated water source of 1 . 3 billion people . they ascend the highest point on the planet to the 150 bodies of deceased climbers and 100 , 000 pounds of rubbish that remain on the high slopes of everest . this is the self - documented story of their life - threatening journey . director : marina martins . narrator : emmy , sag and golden globe nominated , patrick stewart ( x - men franchise , logan , green room , star trek ) . producers : academy award and bafta nominated , richard gladstein with nolan mcdonald , jacek szumlas .\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 xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwith a personal and professional service . . . along with a whole lot of\nexclusive : ryan simpkins stars in the supernatural thriller that impressed critics and audiences when it premiered over the summer at the fantasia international film festival in canada .\nsimpkins plays a young girl prone to anxiety and depression who learns she may be channelling the spirit of a car crash victim .\nread screen international\u2019s daily magazines from the american film market ( afm ) here .\nworld premieres of the noomi rapace and willem dafoe sci - fi from snd m6 group and gaumont\u2019s animation featuring elle fanning will screen at the santa monica market next month .\na great night at the kerman fireworks show ! ! 3d glasses make a . . .\ni ' m not even the person who hired this dj and i was so notably impressed that i had to come here and share . honestly , i never even noticed a dj before lol . . they are usually just some noise in the bac\nkground to me but this guy makes the party ! totally great , fun , energetic .\nly lit the place up . wonderful job , i can tell you love what you do . keep up the great work .\nof the rest of his business , you will never lose with dave as your dj . the man has a sense of humor , a diverse selection of m\ne your event , make it special and most of all . . . memorable .\ny . we got the whole package a dj and dj assistant including rico . i will never forget it . your truly awesome and\no special was great . you never once thought to slack just because we are friends , very profession\nalways my first choice in dj . super caring and always ready for whatever need arises .\nkaraoke sunday funday ! ! tellawi lounge ( aka . fresno breakfast house ) bullard & west from 5 - 9 tell your friends ! come on down and join us for a great time ! !\nfirst friday of the month . that means it ' s time again for the american legion post 509 for karaoke ! ! great food , cold drinks and amazing friends ! ! always a great time ! come join us . starts at 7 . tell your friends ! see you there .\nfor \u201csole , \u201d italy sold to multivision , japan to twin , australia / new zealand to rialto , german - speaking territories to eurovideo and soyuz for cis as part of a three - picture package .\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\n' all my life i ' ve been insignificant . it ' s not that i felt it . i have been ' - anonymous . the extra is a romantic comedy about a normal joe blow who sees movie stars getting money and girls and says ' why not me ? ' a simplistic bloke with innocent eyes , he wants to be a movie star . fame to him is like a swing in a playground . . . he just wants a go on it . he has come to the big city willing to do anything . anything .\na powerful , redemptive tale charting the relationship between two men from very different backgrounds , who find a common bond through the most unusual catalyst .\nhey hey it\u2019s esther blueburger \u2013 a smart , rueful and dead - on portrait of life\u2019s unending quest to fit in\u2026 and the girl who solves it by completely breaking out \u2013 introduces a feisty outsider hero unlike any other seen on screen . esther blueburger\u2019s quest begins when she escapes from her bat mitzvah party and is befriended by sunni , the effortlessly cool girl who is everything esther thinks she wants to be . with the help of sunni , esther goes awol from her ordinary life and leaves behind her malfunctioning jewish family to hang out with sunni\u2019s far breezier and super - hip single mum mary and attend sunni\u2019s forbidden public school as a swedish exchange student .\nan exploration deep into the dense rainforests of indonesia to film and tag the elusive javan leopard leads to a journey of terror . on their search for an alpha - male leopard reportedly terrorising local settlements , a team of conservationists discover a new species \u2013 a horrifying \u2018apex predator\u2019 that has no fear of humans !\nfrom the biggest festival to the smallest church social , kenny delivers portaloos to them all . ignored and unappreciated , he is one of the cogs in humanity ' s machinery , an unsung hero taking care of society ' s dirty work .\narchaeology student , ben rutherford , inherits an 18th century mechanical device known as ' le vaudo mort ' from his father ' s estate . later the contraption is stolen and one by one , his friends begin to die in strange and horrific circumstances . ben must reunite with his brother , marcus , a forensic photographer , to work out who is behind the grisly murders . as the terror mounts and the clues seem to suggest the unthinkable , a surprising twist will reveal the true identity of the killer .\na woman ' s normal life in the suburbs falls apart when her movie - star niece comes to stay .\nafter discovering the last of his livestock have been mauled to death on his rural cattle ranch by a pack of wild dogs , hardened farmer and devoted family man adam wilson can do nothing but watch as his dreams of continuing the family business are shattered . as darkness falls , unsuspecting shadows begin to lurk outside their farmhouse . the pack of wild dogs are preparing to close in , ready to attack\u2026 through a series of frightening and bloody encounters , adam and his family are forced into survival mode . will they make it out alive ? or will they fall victim to\u2026the pack .\nat the scene of a roadside execution - style murder of his partner , a detective discovers a video shot by two teenage runaways seeking the answers to the hit and run death of a sibling on the same highway . the detective retraces the teen ' s path , uncovering a trail of murder that leads directly back to him .\nfour friends are on a week - long sailing trip when their yacht capsizes after hitting a submerged reef . the group decides their only chance of survival is to swim for land but as they swim they are stalked by a great white shark .\nfour friends in the outback commandeer a road train to escape from a murderer , but what they discover is far more terrifying than anything on that lonely road .\ncity - based eddie sets off to reconnect with his blackfella roots by taking a sacred stone back to his home in the outback . but when cousin charlie brings along 187 pre - rolled joints for the ride , the journey becomes more of a mind trip than a road trip !\na david - and - goliath story set in the building industry of a small coastal australian town . as southern developers move in on hervey bay , the rivalry between sub - contractor ' digger ' kelly and his larrikin son , jack , comes to a head .\npete and jerry are cousins in their early twenties living together on the outskirts of sydney . their life consists of dead - end jobs , getting stoned , hanging out at the local pub and talking about girls . which is fine until cheryl enters their lives ; she ' s sexy , confident and dangerous . when they both fall in love with her their lives spiral out of control . dramatic , tense and explosive , west explores what happens when you discover how few choices you have in life . . .\nmates for life , jeffrey and phillip are happily unemployed , until everything starts to go wrong . they are put on a ' work for the dole ' scheme , a freeway is about to be built through the middle of the caravan park where they live , and their favourite show is going to be axed at the end of the year . . .\nthe fortnightly screen australia newsletter includes industry news , funding approvals , festival and market news and screen opportunities ."]}
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", "topic": 15}], "title": "makin institute", "paragraphs": ["the new sanctions are aimed at four entities that handle mining and engineering projects on behalf of khatam al - anbiya , including some with links to the nuclear program . they are fater engineering institute , imensazen consultant engineers institute , makin institute and rahab institute .\nmakin institute ( a . k . a . makin company ) , no . 2 iravan st . - tishfoon st . - khaje abdol ah ansari st . - shariati st . , tehran , iran [ npwmd ]\nhowever , further proving ofac\u2019s dedication to the administration of economic sanctions , general rostam qasemi , fatar engineering institute , imensazen consulting engineers institute , makin institute , and the rahab insititute were all designated as specially designated nationals ( \u201csdn\u201d ) under the non - proliferation sanctions program yesterday .\nfater engineering institute ( a . k . a . faater institute ; a . k . a . fater engineering company ; a . k . a . gharargah ghaem faater institute ) , no . 25 , valiasr jonoobi , azizi street , azadi sq . ne , tehran , iran [ npwmd ]\nrahab institute ( f . k . a . rahsaz institute ) , ghorb - e ghaem building , valiasr st . , azizi blvd . , azadi sq . , tehran , iran ; eastern 14th st . , beihaghi blvd . , arjantin sq . , tehran , iran [ npwmd ]\nimensazen consultant engineers institute , no . 5 / 1 , niroo alley , padegan - e - valiasr street , sepah square , tehran , iran [ npwmd ]\nthe institute of making is a multidisciplinary research club for those interested in the made world : from makers of molecules to makers of buildings , synthetic skin to spacecraft , soup to diamonds , socks to cities . membership of and day - to - day access to the institute is available to all ucl staff and students . learn more\nthis is all about the timing ,\nsaid former treasury department official michael jacobson , now with the washington institute for near east policy .\nthis is an effort to show , ' we ' re serious about ramping up the pressure . '\neye on iran : u . s . - iran tensions rise over oil route as eu tries to save nuclear deal\neye on iran : u . s . move may trigger iran \u2018exit\u2019 for foreign subsidiaries\ncongressman ron desantis ( r - fl ) and former canadian attorney general dr . irwin cotler to speak at 2017 iran summit\nthe purpose of the irgc campaign is to identify companies and entities that are owned , operated or controlled by the islamic revolutionary guard corp ( irgc ) , and to highlight relationships between these entities and multinational corporations .\nwith support from president ahmadinejad , the irgc has assumed a dominant role in the iranian economy . the irgc now largely controls the petrochemical , banking , construction and telecommunications sectors in iran . estimates of irgc control of the economy \u201crange from a third to nearly two - thirds of iran ' s gdp \u2013 amounting to tens of billions of dollars . \u201d the irgc is estimated to own at least half of iran\u2019s government - owned companies and control 68 percent of iran\u2019s total exports .\nmany multinationals continue to do business with irgc - controlled entities including european and japanese automotive manufacturers citroen , renault , nissan , peugeot , volvo , fiat , mazda , isuzu , and yamaha . south african telecommunications firm mtn is also in direct partnership with the irgc - controlled iran electronics industries .\ngharargahe sazandegi ghaem : acquired tunnel - building equipment and expertise from european firms such as wirth , and seli owned , controlled or acting on behalf of kaa .\noriental oil kish . operated by kaa . partially owned by former iranian president hashemi rafsanjani , notorious for threatening the incineration of israel by nuclear weapons . once involved in a $ 310 million oilfield - development contract with halliburton .\nsadra , aka iran marine industrial company : naval - industrial giant 51 . 18 % controlled by the kaa and irgc . builds ships , docks , and floating oil rigs , and has been awarded huge government contracts and assistance since irgc takeover .\nsepanir oil and gas engineering company : subsidiary of kaa . participates in iran ' s south pars offshore gas field development .\nsepasad engineering company : owned by kaa . specializes in concrete dam construction and tunneling .\narvandan shipbuilding company : subsidiary of idro . builds high - speed patrol boats for the government of iran .\niran khodro group : subsidiary of idro . license - builds peugeot , renault , suzuki , daimler - benz , and hyundai models . produced over 690 , 000 vehicles in 2010 .\niran shipbuilding & offshore industries complex , aka isoico : consortium of shipbuilding and maritime construction companies . subsidiary of idro . former irgc commander , former kaa head , and us and eu - sanctioned rostam ghasemi serves as isoico\u2019s chairman of the board of directors .\nmachine sazi pars co : designs , manufactures , and installs petrochemical - related machinery . subsidiary of idro . listed by the german government as an entity of concern for military procurement activities .\npaysaz : acquired by idro in 2005 . involved in oil - industry supply chain construction .\nsaipa group : subsidiary of idro . license - builds citroen , renault , nissan , volvo , and iveco ( fiat ) models , and produced over 663 , 000 vehicles in 2010 .\nbahman group : tehran - based manufacturing conglomerate 45 . 5 % owned by the irgc cooperative foundation . license - builds mazda and isuzu vehicles .\nbahman diesel co : manufacturing of truck and bus parts . subsidiary of the bahman group . license - builds isuzu trucks .\nbahman motor center : manufacturing and assembly of vehicles , including mazdas . subsidiary of bahman group .\niran docharkh co : handles imports , manufacturing and research for the bahman group , and builds yamaha motorcycles . subsidiary of the bahman group .\niran zinc mines development company : subsidiary of the irgc - controlled mehr - e eghtesad iranian investment company .\nangouran mine : bought by the iran zinc mines development company for an estimated 20 % of market value . the bidding process involved only three companies , all highly interconnected and irgc - affiliated .\narvandan oil & gas company : nioc subsidiary , currently responsible for managing 12 separate oil and gas fields .\niranian helicopter company : affiliate of nioc . provides helicopter fleets and maintenance for numerous oil projects .\nnational iranian oil products distribution company ( niopdc ) : component of niordc . responsible for over 2850 fuel stations , 45 aviation fuelling centers , and the distribution of over 220 million liters of oil products per day all over the country .\nnational iranian tanker company ( nitc ) : responsible for transporting 53 million tons of crude oil , nitc ranks as the world ' s fourth largest tanker fleet . former subsidiary of nioc , now privatized but with reported links to the irgc - controlled oil supply chain .\nnational oil pipeline and telecommunications company ( ioptc ) : component of niordc , responsible for pipeline management and telecommunications services .\nnational oil refining and distribution company ( niordc ) : component of nioc and the ministry of petroleum , primarily responsible for transporting and exporting of petroleum products , and operating 6 large refineries .\nnorth drilling company : subsidiary of nioc . involved in drilling projects beyond iranian borders , such as the iran khazar offshore rig in turkmenistan .\npetropars : subsidiary of nioc . created to take advantage of the south pars gas field .\nansar bank , aka ansar financial and credit institution : created by bonyad taavon sepah to provide financial and credit services to irgc personnel .\nbank industry and mine ( of iran ) : state owned , focusing on mining projects . used by the irgc to evade us and international sanctions . collaborates with bank mellat and bank saderat .\neuropaisch - iranische handelsbank ( eih ) : german subsidiary of bank industry and mine , focusing on international business with iran . 26 . 3 % owned by bank mellat , 19 % owned by bank terjarat .\nbank mellat : state - owned , designated by us treasury for providing services to the irgc - affiliated atomic energy organization of iran ( aeoi ) .\nfirst east export bank , p . l . c : owned or acting on behalf of bank mellat .\nbank melli : iran ' s largest bank , used by tehran to transfer over $ 100 million to the irgc quds force , for the purpose of organizing , training and equipping islamist movement around the globe . serves as a facilitator for the irgc ' s sensitive activities , especially the purchase of materials for iran ' s nuclear and missile programs .\narian bank : joint - venture between bank melli and bank saderat to expand irgc - controlled financial activities into afghanistan .\nfuture bank b . s . c : bahrain - based joint - venture controlled by bank melli and bank saderat .\nbank saderat : 94 % state - owned institution which handles financial services for the ministry of defense and armed forces logistics ( modafl ) - controlled defense industries organization and irgc - controlled iran electronics industries . used by the regime to transfer funds to terrorist organizations such as hamas , hezbollah , popular front for the liberation of palestine - general command ( pflp - gc ) and palestinian islamic jihad .\nbank sepah : 100 % irgc - owned . assisted iran in funding development of missiles and nuclear weapons capability by supporting the irgc - controlled shahid hemmat indsutrial group ( shig ) and shahid bagheri industrial group ( sbig ) .\npost bank of iran : acts on behalf of bank sepah ( designated under unscr 1747 ) , hiding bank sepah ' s connections in order to circumvent sanctions .\nbank tejarat : 42 . 81 % state - owned . facilitated the transfer of tens of millions of dollars in support of the irgc - affiliated atomic energy organization of iran ' s efforts to acquire yellowcake uranium .\nexport development bank of iran ( edbi ) : provides financial services to modafl subordinate entities in order to circumvent or breach sanctions . handles payments for bank sepah and entities associated with iran ' s nuclear and ballistic missile programs .\nbanco internacional de desarrollo , c . a : autonomous subsidiary of the export development bank of iran offering financial products to strengthen ties between the iranian and venezuelan economics .\nmehr bank , aka finance and credit institution : provides financial services to the irgc . created by bonyad ta ' avon sepah , an organization comprised of irgc commanders .\nmehr - e eqtesad - e iranian investment company : owned or controlled by mehr finance and credit institution , affiliated with the irgc - controlled tidewater .\netemad amin investment co mobin : contributes to the financing of the regime and irgc . includes two irgc - controlled funds , tose ' eh - ye e ' temad and shahriar - e mahestan . purchased a large portion of telecommunications company of iran stock in order to facilitate irgc restrictions on free communications . listed by the british government as an entity of proliferation concern .\nbehnam shahriyari trading company : provided support and weapons to hezbollah on behalf of the irgc . acts on behalf of liner transport kish .\niran air : iran ' s national airline , used by the irgc and modafl to transport military - related equipment , including missile and rocket components to syria . most iran air jets prohibited from entering eu airspace due to safety concerns . the un has called on all countries to inspect cargo carried by iran air cargo , and the eu has prohibited iran air cargo access to eu airports .\niran air tours : subsidiary of iran air . serves as iran air ' s domestic air carrier .\nliner transport kish : employed by the irgc to support terrorist activities outside of iran . provides material support , including weapons , to hezbollah .\nmahan air : provides transportation , funds transfers and personnel travel service to the irgc quds force and hezbollah . coordinated with the irgc to ferry secret operatives and weapons in pursuit of the attempted assassination of the saudi ambassador to the us .\ntidewater middle east company : port operator owned by mehr - e eqtesad iranian investment company , mehr bank and the irgc . manages approximately 90 % of iranian container operations , and is used by the irgc for illicit shipments .\niran electronics industries ( iei ) : irgc - operated conglomerate responsible for facilitating the irgc ' s control over the telecommunications and electronics sectors . main shareholder of mtn irancell ( south african telecom giant mtn owns other 49 % ) , the second largest mobile phone network operator in iran , which enables the irgc to exploit foreign technology to locate and persecute dissidents and suppress communications during fraudulent elections .\ntelecommunications company of iran ( tci ) : one of iran\u2019s leading telecommunications firms , 50 % owned by the irgc following a 2009 purchase by etemad amin investment company mobin . the irgc\u2019s control of tci enables it to better censor and restrict the free flow of communication .\niran is seeking a foothold in north africa , says morocco ' s foreign minister . will our european allies heed his warn\u2026 urltoken\npolish leaders are planning to defend us withdrawal from # irannucleardeal within the eu . urltoken\nsign up today to receive eye on iran , our daily iran news brief .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nwashington \u2014 the treasury department imposed sanctions on wednesday on a commander and four companies linked to the islamic revolutionary guards corps of iran , underscoring the obama administration\u2019s determination to single out the elite corps as a way to curb iran\u2019s nuclear program .\nthe treasury said it froze the assets of four affiliates of a sprawling construction conglomerate owned by the revolutionary guards , as well as those of gen . rostam qasemi , who oversees the companies , because they are accused of being involved in iran\u2019s effort to manufacture nuclear weapons .\nthe designations , which come two and a half years after the united states first imposed sanctions on the corps , illustrate the scope and limitations of the president\u2019s pressure campaign .\nas the administration marshals support for new united nations sanctions against iran , it plans to publicly single out an array of companies , banks and entities controlled by the revolutionary guards to highlight the extent to which the organization controls the iranian economy .\nbut the guards have found ways to circumvent existing sanctions by setting up subsidiaries and front companies that allow the organization to continue to deal with banks , shipping companies and suppliers outside iran . the latest measures are meant to close those loopholes .\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 this case , the conglomerate , khatam al - anbiya , has been under treasury sanctions since 2007 . a senior administration official said the company had dug a network of underground tunnels that house elements of iran\u2019s nuclear program .\nwith the headline : u . s . penalizes companies tied to iran corps .\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 xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nu . s . sanctions irgc engineering firms - laura rozen : u . s . sanctions irgc engineering firms\na day after iran said it was beginning to feed low enriched uranium through centrifuges at its natanz pilot facility to create nuclear medical isotopes , the u . s . has announced sanctions on four engineering firms said to be controlled by iran ' s islamic revolutionary guards corps ( irgc ) .\nthe obama administration has\nbeen talking about [ sanctioning ] the irgc for a long time ,\njacobson continued .\nthis is where there is the most consensus internationally . this is the one thing everyone can agree on\nto penalize , he said , citing the irgc ' s role in human rights abuses , in the iranian economic sector , and proliferation . in october 2007 , the u . s . designated the irgc and irgc - qods force for their involvement in proliferation and terrorism - support activites . elements of the irgc have also been designated for un sanctions under two previous un security council resolutions on proliferation grounds .\nthe foundation for the defense of democracies ' mark dubowitz said today ' s designation was a good start , given the dominant role of the parent firm ( whose full name is gharargah sazandegi - ye khatam al - anbia , or ghorb ) in the iranian energy sector .\nto have any meaningful impact on the activities of the irgc , targeted sanctions must focus on the guard\u2019s leaders and front companies active in iran ' s energy sector ,\nhe said .\noil provides about 80 % of iran\u2019s export earnings and 50 % of government revenue .\ngiven the dominance of the revolutionary guard in the iranian energy sector , asian and european companies might find it difficult to do business in this energy sector without transacting with irgc companies ,\nhe added .\nin 2006 , dubowitz said , ghorb received more than $ 7 billion in contracts including , as reported by international oil daily , a $ 2 billion contract to oversee the development of the south pars gas project , and a $ 1 . 3 billion no - bid contract for a gas pipeline running from a port near south pars to the border with pakistan .\nin recent iran policy discussion , the obama administration has been cautious about sanctioning the firms of countries that it is working with internationally to isolate iran , as bills recently passed in both houses of congress would do , in particular as it seeks to get a new resolution on iran through the un security council . among the countries it needs to vote for a resolution at the security council , several countries with energy and other investments in iran , including austria , russia , and japan .\nchina , a permanent member of the security council , has so far indicated it does not support new economic sanctions on iran . but some western diplomats expect that it will at least abstain from a veto , or possibly support a weak resolution . it takes nine countries to pass a resolution in the 15 member un security council , but the u . s . would want it to pass ideally with a bigger margin to signal international solidary .\nas these things go , they usually try to get as close to unanimous as possible because of concerns that a split vote will send the wrong message to tehran ,\nsays the foreign policy initiative ' s jamie fly , a former bush - era nsc official .\nbut even a weak un security council resolution could help facilitate further international action on iran , including european union sanctions on iran . the eu is currently iran ' s second largest trading partner , after china , the financial times reported this week .\ndefense secretary robert gates wants a new un sanctions resolution on iran passed in\nweeks , not months ,\nhis spokesman geoff morrell said yesterday .\nmeantime , the international atomic energy agency said that it would convene a board of governors meeting on friday . at the last one in november , the iaea board of governors voted for a resolution rebuking iran for its lack of compliance with the iaea , including for failing to disclose its construction of an enrichment facility in qom until last september .\nthe iaea rebuke passed overwhelmingly , including with votes of moscow and beijing . malaysia reportedly recently recalled its rep to the iaea for voting against the resolution .\ni have never seen an administration reach out in as principled and comprehensive a way as president obama has done ,\ngates said in a press conference tuesday in ankara , turkey .\nthe response has been quite disappointing .\n- - - - - - - - - - - fekking duh ! aj is a madman ! our president is trying to treat him like he actually cares about his actions . didn ' t work with the other madman throughout history either . those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it . naive = obama .\nit would be nice if this works . . . . . china is threatening to seel our bonds . . . china is not on board . . . this is a volatile situation .\nin 2007 , obama voted against the kyle - leiberman bill designating the revolutionary guard , or qods force as a terrorist entity . he claimed it was merely ,\nsaber - rattling\n: a pretext for war with iran . in obama ' s world , the qods force is just another misunderstood cultural phenomenon that acts out ( killing us servicemen in afghanistan , iraq and jews worldwide ) because bush was a go - it - alone bully with a texas drawl . the united states '\nshameful past\nexcludes us from making judgments on ethnic community organizers like the qods .\nmany clocks tick as israel , palestinians op . . . aug 29 2010 - 4 : 52 am\npakistan floodwaters ebb , hunger and diseas . . . aug 29 2010 - 3 : 56 am\nchina announces navy drill ahead of u . s . sh . . . aug 28 2010 - 11 : 35 pm\nnorth korea ' s kim not seen heading for reti . . . aug 29 2010 - 4 : 05 am\nvolcano erupts on indonesia ' s sumatra after . . . aug 29 2010 - 3 : 54 am\nsteven terner mnuchin was sworn in as the 77th secretary of the treasury on february 13 , 2017 . as secretary of the treasury , mr . mnuchin is responsible for the executive branch agency whose mission is to maintain a strong economy , foster economic growth , and create job opportunities by promoting the conditions that enable prosperity and stability at home and abroad .\nsecretary mnuchin leads u . s . delegation to g - 20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in buenos aires , argentina\nrt @ speakerryan : filing your taxes just got a little less taxing . @ ustreasury unveiled the new return for 2019 , and as promised , it\u2019s the s\u2026\nqasemi , rostam ( a . k . a . ghasemi mohammadali , rostam ) , iran ; citizen iran ; nationality iran ; passport a2463775 ( iran ) ( individual ) [ npwmd ]\ndepartment of the treasury 1500 pennsylvania ave . , n . w . washington , d . c . 20220\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nwhat an amazing festival of stuff finale ! we had the chemistry of pyrotechnics , ice creams with agar pearls , pewter casting , an actual public bronze pour , the algae beauty bar , a great glue off station and so much more . thank you to all our amazing contributors , volunteers and visitors for making it a brilliant day brimming with all manner of making . # making # materials # festivalofstuff\nwe are part of a pioneering five year epsrc - funded project investigating the use of robotics to maintain and repair city infrastructure . more\nthe fesitival of stuff open day extravaganza is officially open ! ! super shiny aluminum in the materials library . \u2026\nthree ( 3 ) keys to drafting an ofac specific license app . . .\ni was quite surprised to find out that the united states department of the treasury office of foreign assets control ( \u201cofac\u201d ) designated one iranian individual and four iranian entities under the non - proliferation . . .\nthe non - proliferation sanctions are designed to freeze the assets of designated proliferators of weapons of mass destruction ( \u201cwmd\u201d ) and their supporters . ofac\u2019s actions here are especially focused upon khatam al\u00ad - anbiya construction headquarters , an arm of the irgc that has been designated as an sdn since 2007 .\namongst the designees are iranian revolutionary guard corps ( \u201cirgc\u201d ) general rostam qasemi , who is also the commander of khatam al - anbiya construction headquarters the engineering arm of the irgc , which serves to help the irgc generate income and fund its operations . that entity is also involved in the construction of streets , highways , tunnels , water conveyance projects , agricultural restoration projects , and pipelines .\nthe u . s . has previously acted against the irgc and the irgc - qods force . on october 25 , 2007 , the state department designated the irgc , under e . o . 13382 , for having engaged , or attempted to engage , in proliferation - related activities , and treasury designated the irgc\u00ad - qods force pursuant to e . o . 13224 for providing material support to the taliban and other organizations .\nfurthermore , elements of the irgc have previously been designated under un sanctions pursuant to un security council resolutions ( unscrs ) 1737 and 1747 . all un member states are required to freeze the assets of entities and individuals listed in the annexes of those resolutions , or designated by the unscr 1737 committee , as well as assets of entities owned or controlled by them or by persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction and to prevent funds or economic resources from being made available for their benefit .\njust to clear up a point of possible confusion that the media might have or may in the future cause ; these are not new iran sanctions . they are designations made pursuant to an existing sanctions program against certain iranian individuals and entities in iran .\ni saw on cnn this morning where the tagline read that there are new sanctions against iran . that is incorrect . there are iran sanctions currently in effect , which are known as the iranian transactions regulations ( \u201citr\u201d ) , however , they are not modified as a result of the designation of these persons . indeed , these persons were not designated or punished pursuant to the itr .\nthat said there is still an elevated danger to iranians or anyone else who might have dealings with any of these designees , whether that involvement was pursuant to a specific license or not . if you are any way involved with any of these newly designated sdns , it would be wise to contact an attorney who is experienced in dealing with ofac and the economic sanctions programs they administer .\nthe author of this blog is erich ferrari , an attorney specializing in ofac litigation . if you have any questions please contact him at 202 - 280 - 6370 at 202 - 351 - 6161 or ferrari @ urltoken .\nthe iranian transactions regulations practice guide is the first ever practice guide wholly devoted to a specific u . s . economic sanctions program .\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"]}
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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": 55677, "summary": [{"text": "audi india pvt ltd is a division of the german automobile manufacturer audi and the volkswagen group india .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "it was founded in 2007 with headquarters in mumbai , maharashtra . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "audi india", "paragraphs": ["audi has been selling their cars in india from 2004 . in march 2007 audi registered its company in india . audi has a factory in aurangabad , india and is assembling the audi a4 , audi a6 , audi q3 , audi q5 and audi q7 there .\naudi rs6 overview german luxury behemoth audi , has launched the audi rs6 in india adding to the company\u2019s already rich portfolio . the audi rs6 . . .\nmoreover , audi india will soon launch the performance edition rs7 on january 6 , 2014 . the company continues to be the market leader in the luxury suv segment in india with audi q3 , audi q3 s edition , audi q5 and audi q7 . audi is also the market leader in the sports car segment with audi s4 , audi s6 , audi rs 5 coup\u00e9 , audi tt coup\u00e9 , the super sports car audi r8 , audi r8 spyder and the audi r8 v10 .\naudi india has imported a few units of the audi a4 30 tfsi in india ahead of its expected launch by the end of august 2016 .\naudi ag has been producing automobiles at its site in aurangabad in the indian federal state of maharashtra since september 2007 . the audi a3 sedan , audi a4 sedan , audi a6 sedan and the audi q3 , audi q5 and audi q7 are produced at the plant of skoda auto india private limited ( saipl ) .\naudi india offers a total of 17 car models . these consist of 3 audi upcoming cars and 14 new audi cars in india . the list of audi cars in the country comprises 7 sedan cars , 3 suv cars , 3 coupe cars , 1 convertible car . the manufacturer offers 17 petrol variants , 18 diesel variants . some of the popular audi cars in india include audi q5 , audi a5 , audi a3 , audi q3 , audi a3 cabriolet . as of july 2018 , audi has a total of 37 dealerships spread across 33 cities in india . check audi car prices , read audi car reviews , watch videos , compare audi cars with cars from other manufacturers and get news alerts from urltoken\naudi , the german luxury car manufacturer has started production of the next big audi - audi a3 sedan , at its aurangabad plant , in the state of maharashtra . after the audi a6 , the audi a4 , the audi q5 , the audi q7 and the audi q3 , the audi a3 sedan will be the sixth model to be produced at the plant . the audi a3 sedan will be launched in the indian market soon .\nthe company launched 10 products in india last year , including the limited edition audi r8 lmx and all new audi tt coupe .\nthe company launched 10 products in india last year , including the limited edition audi r8 lmx and all new audi tt coupe . besides , the company also introduced audi s5 sportback and the all\u2014new audi q7 during the year .\nflat screen tv buying guide for india . review of tvs available in india : urltoken\nthe company launched 10 products in india last year , including the limited edition audi r8 lmx and all new audi tt coupe . photo : ap\naccording to the records on zauba , audi india has imported a single unit of the q3 30 tfsi for homologation . this suggests that audi might launch the car in india in the near future .\nbesides , the company also introduced audi s5 sportback and the all - new audi q7 during the year .\naudi india of german luxury carmaker , audi , is planning to offer its new imported a4 model at the ckd ( complete knock down ) version price .\nrahil ansari , audi india head says \u2013 \u201cwe do not discuss our sales data in media . \u201d\nwhat is make in india ? make in india is an initiative launched by the government of india to encourage multi - national , as well as national companies to manufacture their products in india .\nlocate a audi dealership in your city . urltoken makes it easy to find authorized audi dealerships and showrooms across india . for locating the audi dealers in your city just choose the city and view all the necessary contact information about the audi dealers in your preferred city . locate over 57 audi dealers in delhi , mumbai , banglore , chennai , kolkata , pune and get details of audi dealerships across 42 cities in india .\naudi ag has been producing automobiles at its site in aurangabad in the indian federal state of maharashtra since september 2007 . the audi a3 sedan , audi a4 sedan , audi a6 sedan and the audi q3 , audi q5 and audi q7 are produced at the plant of skoda auto india private limited ( saipl ) . in addition , saipl produces the volkswagen jetta as well as the \u0161koda models yeti , octavia and superb in aurangabad .\nin 1994 the audi a8 and its audi space frame ( asf ) concept established a new landmark in automobile manufacturing .\naudi offers 14 new car models in luxury segment , 1 in super luxury segment in india . choose a audi car to know prices , features , reviews and photos .\naudi currently has an installed capacity to produce 14 , 000 units annually on a single shift basis in india .\nbmw has a car plant in chennai , india . that car itself symbolizes ' make in india ' campaign .\nthe company introduced many firsts in 2014 , including introduction of segment first products such as audi a3 sedan and audi a3 cabriolet .\nthe audi rs 6 avant has much to recommend it : enthralling power , compelling good looks and intelligent audi ultra lightweight design technology .\nmercedes - benz india appoints martin schwenk as the new md and ceo mercedes - benz india appoints martin schwenk . . .\nas well as producing audi automobiles , audi is continuously expanding its sales activities and the structure of its dealer network in the indian market .\naudi is famous for it aluminium body cars today . but this unique tradition of light weight aluminium car body construction was pioneered by audi , way back in 1913 . to quote from the audi uk website :\nthe market share that the company enjoys in india is the highest for audi across all its operations in the world , he added .\nif narendra modi is supporting make in india that doesn ' t mean he can not use things which india can not produce .\naudi has currently 15 cars on sale for the indian market . audi offers 6 sedans , 3 suvs , 2 convertibles , 3 coupes and 1 wagons . while the audi a8 is most affordable sedans starting at rs 1 . 09 cr , the audi q3 is most affordable suv starting at rs 32 . 48 lakh , the audi a3 cabriolet is most affordable convertibles starting at rs 47 . 98 lakh , the audi rs5 is most affordable coupe starting at rs 1 . 1 cr , the audi rs6 avant is most affordable wagons starting at rs 1 . 35 cr . also , the audi r8 is the most expensive audi car with a price tag of rs 2 . 47 cr . the audi a3 cabriolet is the latest offering from audi with a starting price of rs 47 . 98 lakh and the upcoming audi cars include the q2 , q8 , a6 2019 .\nthe entire production concept in aurangabad is closely based on the small - series production of the audi r8 sports car in neckarsulm . the indian employees first pass through comprehensive training courses at the neckarsulm plant before they take up their demanding tasks in aurangabad . production takes place on four separate assembly lines - one for the audi a4 and the audi q5 , one for the audi a6 , and in a separate production hall , one line for the audi q7 and another for the audi a3 together with the audi q3 .\naudi is a german car manufacturing company founded by august horch . though august horch made his first car in 1901 , he started audi company in 1909 . ' audi ' is the translation of his german name\nhorch\nwhich means to\nlisten !\ninto the latin\naudi\n.\nluxury car sales increase in india according to jd power asia pacific . . . luxury car sales increase in india according . . .\naudi claimed to have become the first - ever luxury car manufacturer in india to sell more than 10 , 000 units in a single year .\naudi manufactures \u201cvorsprung durch technik\u201d at twelve sites with lengthy traditions of car manufacturing . cutting - edge logistical processes , the synchronised audi production system and a highly qualified workforce of around 90 , 000 guarantee uniform audi standards worldwide . every audi production site achieves very high standards of quality , efficiency and environmental acceptability .\nhorch left audi in 1920 for a higher position at the ministry of transport , but was still involved with audi as a member of the board of trustees . in september 1921 , audi became the first german car manufacturer to present a production car , the audi type k , with left - handed drive .\naudi cars were successful even in sporting events . audi has competed in numerous forms of motorsports . audi\u2019s rich tradition in motorsport began with their former company auto union in the 1930s . in the 1990s , audi dominated the touring and super touring categories of motor racing after success in circuit racing in north america .\nthe audi mediacenter is a service of audi communications for journalists , bloggers and online multipliers offering the press and media an overview of all the latest news .\nin march of 2014 , audi india offered discounts of up to 0 . 85 million rupees ( $ 13 , 600 usd ) on selected models part of their \u201cspring collection\u201d range . it also offered \u201cspecial financial schemes\u201d on the q3\u2019s \u201cfirst anniversary\u201d . a daily newspaper today is carrying two separate advertisements by audi india \u2013 one telling consumers about audi\u2019s end of financial year sale and the other promoting audi\u2019s additional services of dealing in pre - owned cars .\naudi india has also benefited from a lack of competition over the past 12 months . most of the luxury cars sold in india are the ones that come in the price - range of 2 - 4 million rupees .\nafter trailing audi india , mercedes - benz india has finally overtaken its german peer both in india and globally in 2015 . both carmakers , which had crossed the 10 , 000 unit mark in 2014 , have notched their best - ever sales numbers in india last year . in 2014 , the gap between the two players had narrowed down to 650 units . now , with both companies having declared their 2015 sales numbers , it is amply clear that mercedes - benz india , which sold 13 , 502 units compared to audi india\u2019s 11 , 192 units , is the clear winner .\n\u201cwe have several examples of audi q3 and audi a4 customers who have jumped price bands to buy our luxury cars , \u201d joe king told the economic times .\naugust horch registered the company\naudi automobilwerke gmbh\nin 1910 . due to the 1st world war defeat of germany , audi had a tough time for survival and audi had to form a union with three other auto companies dkw , horch and wanderer in 1931 . the union of these four companies is what makes the audi of today . the 4 rings in the emblem of audi shown here , represents the union of the 4 companies dkw , horch , wanderer and audi .\n\u201caudi has been the preferred choice of luxury mobility for car enthusiasts in india . the year 2015 has seen another year of growth for us and we remained focused towards our aim to provide the best luxury car buying experience to our customers , \u201d head of audi india joe king said in a statement .\naudi\u2019s rise in india has been impressive . it has focused on its strengths ( technology and looks ) , while targeting an entirely new set of customers craving luxury . the cars may not be that high in performance but their demand is increasing , with audi india expecting growth in \u201cdouble digits\u201d this year .\nwhen contacted , rahil ansari , head of audi in india , refused to confirm the numbers , but conceded that 2016\nwas a challenging year\n.\nbefore mercedes benz india , it was audi who was the no 1 luxury car brand in the country . back in 2013 , audi india sold 10 , 002 cars . it was the first time a luxury car manufacturer operating in india had sold over 10 , 000 cars in a year . the triumphant performance was repeated the next year , but this time the margin was smaller .\naudi has been the preferred choice of luxury mobility for car enthusiasts in india . the year 2015 has seen another year of growth for us and we remained focused towards our aim to provide the best luxury car buying experience to our customers ,\naudi india , head , joe king said in a statement .\naudi has been selling cars in india since 2004 , for the first three year importing the vehicles as completely built units ( cbus ) . audi india was founded in 2007 , signalling a long - term plan for the volkswagen group company in the country where it has now become the most successful luxury car brand .\naudi a4 features the 2016 audi a4 sports a completely redesigned cabin and is feature rich . the car gets a new dashboard along with premium leather upholstery . on offer is a new instrument cluster , tft touch - screen lcd at the centre of the dashboard with support for apple carplay and android auto . the car gets audi drive select , audi\u2019s virtual cockpit as standard feature on the india - spec model .\naudi has recently imported a few models from the 2017 a5 and s5 sportback family to india . these cars will be used for homologation purposes in the country .\nthis is the fully imported model of the audi a6 originally made in germany , fully loaded , and audi fans will be very excited to find this here . . .\n2015 audi a4 2 . 0 tdi 177bhp technology pack - 14800 kms . . .\ni have heard this question a lot of time but what makes us think that \u201cmake in india\u201d is only for use in india or all indians should use it . don\u2019t we use made in japan or china products . for one last time let me tell it is \u201cmake in india\u201d and not \u201cmake in india so do not use products from outside india\u201d . making in india and only using by indians will do no good instead we should think about global marketability .\nthere is a high demand for luxury cars in india for they are synonymous with power and wealth , and audi provides them at low rates and with enticing offers .\naudi a4 price & competition the new audi a4 is expected to be launched in india at price range of inr 30 lakh to inr 40 lakh ( ex - showroom delhi ) . the new 2016 a4 will compete in india against the likes of the mercedes - benz c class , jaguar xe , and the bmw 3 - series .\nall this extra engineering work would have been done in india for our pm .\nindia\u2019s largest auto media for the bike & car community for over 18 years .\n\u00a9 2018 hyderabad media house limited / the hans india . all rights reserved .\nthe new audi rs 7 sportback performance : enhanced dynamics , increased exclusivity , intensified power .\naudi q3 gets 1 . 4l petrol engine , priced at rs . 32 . 20 lakh\naudi india recently won the title of \u201cbest pr and communication team of the year\u201d at ndtv car & bike awards . and there\u2019s a reason for it . aggressive promotion , regular discounts and easy financial schemes have formed the backbone of audi\u2019s emerging brand value in india . the cars are sold at low emi rates with attractive service and warranty plans .\nafter seven successive years of growth , audi has become the first luxury car manufacturer in india to sell more than 10 , 000 vehicles in both a calendar and financial year with audi india closing 2014 on a high , selling 10 , 851 units . by the end of this year it plans to have 40 showrooms across 11 states in the country .\ncoming : 2018 expected price : rs 27 lakh engines : 1 . 4 p , 2 . 0 d also read : india - bound audi q2 : 5 things to know\naudi claimed to have become the first - ever luxury car manufacturer in india to sell more than 10 , 000 units in a single year . photo : priyanka parasher / mint\nhas also asked for using aircraft like airforce 1 whch is made by air india .\n2018 rolls royce phantom launched ; price in india starts at inr 9 . 5 crore\nmoreover , audi\u2019s are powerful and fast enough to sweep past 90 - 95 per cent of the vehicles on the indian roads and many luxury cars in india are chauffer - driven .\nso customers primarily focus on the money , brand value , features , looks , mileage and maintenance cost . as a luxury car brand , audi has a good track record in all these segments . in india , maintaining an audi is cheaper than a bmw or a mercedes .\nfully integrated : the optional audi smartphone interface brings apple car play and android auto on board .\nthe new generation audi a8 is also the first production automobile , in the world , to have been developed for conditionally automated driving . from 2018 , audi will gradually be taking piloted . . .\naudi , the ingolstadt - based car manufacturer , is all geared up to launch the next generation 2016 audi a4 in india by the end of august 2016 . ahead of its india launch , the petrol variant of the car , audi a4 30 tfsi , has been imported into the country by the german carmaker . the entry - level petrol variant of the car will be powered by a 1 . 4 - litre tfsi engine . this is the same engine that powers the volkswagen jetta petrol variant . also read : new 2016 audi a4 spotted without camouflage : latest features and specifications\nin entering the market and building cars locally in india , audi is making a long - term investment in one of the most promising car markets in the world . in the spring of 2007 , an independent sales company was founded that coordinates the business activities of audi in the indian market .\nwe are delighted that we are the first brand to notch up a sale of more than 10 , 000 cars for two years in a row while maintaining our momentum of growth in india for the seventh consecutive year ,\naudi india head joe king said in a statement .\napart from that , audi india has sponsored football events , fashion shows , golf tournaments and music concerts over the past few years in the country . it has a bevy of bollywood celebrities as its customers as well . all this has helped the company increase its market in india .\nhere is a comprehensive list of suvs expected to launch in india in 2017 - 18 .\n14 . guide copy 5 market share in passenger car industry in 2009 \u2013 2010 ( by salesnumbers ) company percent sharemaruti suzuki india 47 . 68hyundai india 18 . 89tata motors 14 . 72ford motors india 5 . 31general motors india 4 . 87honda siel 3 . 20mahindra & mahindra 2 . 12others 3 . 21total 100table 1 . 2 . : market share in passenger car industry in 2010 \u2013 2011 honda mahindra & general others , 3 . 21 siel , mahindra , motors india 3 . 2 2 . 12 , 4 . 87 ford motors india , 5 . 31 maruti suzuki tata motors , india , 47 . 68 14 . 72 hyundai india , 18 . 89 figure 1 . 2 . : market share in passenger car industry in 2010 \u2013 2011ankit tripathi p1058\nin 2000 audi launched the a2 , the first aluminium high - volume car model to reach the market .\nsources said the slide in audi ' s volumes was being seen as\nworrisome\nby the company ' s management , considering that it was the top luxury carmaker in india just two years back .\ncurrently , the audi q3 that is on sale in india gets a 2 . 0 - litre tdi diesel engine , which is available in two states of tune - 138 bhp and 174 bhp . the new 30 tfsi variant will thus become the entry - level trim of the q3 in india .\n, make in india is like a bus that we caught after decades before we lost it .\nthis is a discussion on audi q7 2 . 0 petrol imported into india for homologation within the indian car scene , part of the bhp india category ; thank you to the team - bhp fan ( he prefers to remain anonymous ) who sent this information in . heartfelt gratitude for sharing . . .\nmy job is not to be number one in sales in india \u2014 it is to establish the brand and network , to make sure we have the best quality in india for manufacturing as well as service . sales are a consequence of that . there will be a time when audi will put more pressure on sales and then we will definitely target higher volumes . audi two years back was not in the purchase basket . today , audi is there in 90 per cent of the baskets . that\u2019s a very big step .\nthis statistic represents audi ' s automobile production from the fiscal year of 2014 to the fiscal year of 2017 , by model . around 77 , 300 audi a1 sportback vehicles were produced in the fiscal year of 2017 .\n2016 has not been an easy year for the automotive industry and that applies equally to bmw group india . . . despite a challenging business environment , bmw group india has increased sales and market share ,\nschloeder , now posted out of india , said on the company ' s performance .\ndesign and technology that lead the way . sporty and pioneering . the new audi a4 . progress is intense .\naudi had sold 10 , 851 units in 2014 and remained the largest luxury carmaker for the second consecutive year .\nthe slide in audi ' s volume is being seen as\nworrisome\nby the company ' s management .\nmotto of make in india is to bring big manufacturing companies in india . that will increase fdi and create jobs . in the process india hopes to build an image of being manufacturing hub having facilities and skills . this can act as magnet for further business . this is not ' swadeshi jagran abhiyan ' as some people deliberately try to confuse others , so that they can mock make in india .\nin 2014 , audi had sold 10 , 851 units in the country , in comparison to mercedes\u2019 10 , 201 units , to retain its leadership position . bmw india had sold 6 , 812 units in 2014 .\nmaharashtra , an automotive stronghold since years , continues to draw new investments from india auto . . .\nbasics of investing in stock market in india . how to find multibagger shares to invest in : urltoken\nwhen modi say keep your india clean . he is definitely not saying do it for the media .\nfrom the original rs5 , to the facelift rs5 , to the s5 sportback in its first generation avatar , audi ' s 5 line has always appealed to the performance oriented audi driver who is also looking for a . . .\nin 2014 , audi had sold 10 , 851 units in the country , in comparison to mercedes ' 10 , 201 units , to retain its leadership position . bmw india had sold 6 , 812 units in 2014 .\nmorever bmw has a plant in chennai , india . we don ' t have to boycott bmw cars , we just have to ensure that they make more cars in india then they earlier used to do .\nnot to forget too audi\u2019s a6 , a8 , q5 , a7 and q7 are phenomenal buys in their respective segments .\nthe optional audi virtual cockpit for the audi a4 sedan offers the most futuristic driving experience . the instrument cluster in the form of a high - resolution 12 . 3\u2011inch lcd screen presents information in an impressive , comprehensive and versatile manner .\nwith the s line - packages you have the possibility to further improve the athletic appearance of your audi a4 sedan .\nmodels , products and services \u2013 switch to your country / sales region website and discover the regional diversity of audi .\n: german luxury carmaker audi on thursday reported record sales in india at 10 , 851 units in 2014 , an increase of more than 8 per cent over 2013 , thus retaining its leadership in the indian luxury car space .\nlast week , rival mercedes benz india had reported a 13 per cent increase in annual sales in india in 2014 at 10 , 201 units . it had sold a total of 9 , 003 units in 2013 .\n\u00a9 2006 - 2018 cartrade . com . all rights reserved in favour of mxc solutions india pvt ltd .\nso there is no compulsion or plan to use only those things that are manufactured / produced in india .\naudi is a luxury car manufacturer established in 1910 , with its headquarters in ingolstadt , germany . the company derives its name from the surname of its founder august horch , meaning listen \u2014 which , when translated into latin , becomes audi .\nthe sedan redefined : the audi a3 sedan combines coup\u00e9 character with elegant charm . the low , flowing roof conveys pure dynamics\naudi is a luxury car manufacturer established in 1910 , with its headquarters in ingolstadt , germany . the company derives its name from the surname of its founder august horch , meaning listen \u2014 which , when translated into latin , becomes audi . after being forced out of the company he had founded in 1909 , horch , then started a new company in zwickau and continued using the horch brand . the first audi automobile , the audi type a 10 / 22 hp ( 16 . . .\nluxury automakers bmw , mercedes benz , audi , jaguar and volvo have revealed sales reports for the month of april 2016 .\nrecently we reported that audi will launch the next - gen a4 sedan in india in the last week of august 2016 . we also said that the ingolstadt - based carmaker will initially launch the new a4 in petrol variant only , powered by the new 1 . 4 - litre tfsi motor . and now , we can confirm our reports because audi india recently imported a few models of the new a4 30 tfsi variant into the country just weeks before its launch .\nthe stuttgart - headquartered mercedes had lost out to the vw group\u2019s premium brand in india for three consecutive years previously . however , a barrage of new launches and expansion of its dealership network in the country helped mercedes - benz india post a sharp 32 . 4 % rise in sales in 2015 and thus dethrone audi as the leading luxury car brand in india . the carmaker launched 15 new models in 2015 alongside opening 15 new dealerships in the country .\nexpect 2016 to be an exciting year for luxury car enthusiasts in india ( if the government doesn\u2019t play spoilsport with new regulations ) . mercedes - benz india has already announced that it would launch 12 more products this year and while audi india also has a host of new launches up its sleeve . given the growing competition and volumes in the indian luxury car market , it would be interesting to see who races ahead in the luxury car battle this year .\naudi india managing director benoit tiers said the price of new imported a4 would be the same as that of the ckd version as the company does not want different prices for the same model . the company opened its showroom here on friday .\naudi came to india in 2007 , much after mercedes and bmw . though the market for luxury cars is tough , it has begun to expand at a brisk pace . audi india managing director benoit tiers has his task cut out \u2014 he needs to establish the brand , set up a dealer network and convince buyers that his machines are better than those of rivals . the last bit is easier said than done ; all three \u2014 mercedes , bmw and audi \u2014 represent the best of german automotive engineering . it\u2019s a tough choice for the consumer . tiers lets out some strategies in a conversation with bhupesh bhandari .\ngerman luxury carmaker audi today reported sales of 11 , 192 units in india for 2015 with 3 . 14 per cent growth over the previous year even as it lost its leadership position in the indian luxury car space to rival mercedes - benz .\nit recently opened its first showroom in the eastern state of jharkand . it\u2019s telling that despite the state witnessing widespread poverty in both urban and rural areas , audi india head joe king has described it as a place with \u201chuge potential for growth\u201d .\ndecember 2013 was a landmark month with bookings of more than 1340 units - highest ever bookings in a month in india . however certain supply constraints have resulted in delayed delivery of 450 odd vehicles to january 2014 . as a goodwill gesture audi india is providing these customers with the price protection and will be delivering these cars in january 2014 with december 2013 prices .\nmercedes - benz sold 13 , 502 units in india last year as compared with 10 , 201 units in 2014 , a significant jump of 32 per cent . bmw india is yet to come out with the sales figure for 2015 .\nthe levels of security offered by his bmw 760li security edition is just unmatched by his \u2018made in india\u2019 mahindra scorpio .\nwhen modi say make in india he is definitely not saying , boycott everything non indian . but be self sufficient .\nbmw ' s revival was led by frank schloeder , who was the acting president of its india operations last year .\ngerman luxury carmaker audi on monday reported sales of 11 , 192 units in india for 2015 with 3 . 14 per cent growth over the previous year even as it lost its leadership position in the indian luxury car space to rival mercedes - benz .\nspeaking about 2017 , audi india sold 2131 units down from 2738 cars sold in q1 2017 , a sales decline of 22 percent . for the same quarter , mercedes benz india has reported sales at 3 , 650 units , up from 3 , 622 units sold in q1 2017 to report growth at under a percent . beginning 2015 to date , the company has already launched about 30 products , ensuring there\u2019s something for everyone across price points . its amg range in india is just as wide .\naudi will bring the car to india only around the middle of 2019 - yes that ' s very far away . but it will be a similar timeline as the a8l - which arrives to our shores in 2018 , also a year after . . .\napart from the elite section of the society , audi india has targeted the majority middle - class people who are willing to stretch their price bracket by \u201cseven to ten per cent\u201d in order to get a taste of luxury . this is why entry - level audis , the a4 and q3 , have been two of the highest selling luxury cars in india over the past year .\n\u201caudi has emerged as a winning brand by closing the year on a record - making note with 10002 units sold in a single year in india . the credit for this historic achievement lies with our customers , dealers and the team . they have loved , supported and encouraged us all the way to this accomplishment . every single year audi is creating history in india and getting deeply etched into the minds of audi fans and enthusiasts . for us customer experience and customer loyalty is priceless and as a continuous commitment to enrich it , we will roll - out a gamut of initiatives including various after - sales programmes , which will be our main area of focus in 2014 . we are resolute as we enter a new year that we will also make 2014 a landmark year for us in terms of new achievements and memorable highlights in enhancing customer delight , \u201d said mr . joe king , head , audi india .\nthe global network of audi group production sites includes the two german sites of ingolstadt and neckarsulm as well as production facilities in hungary , belgium and mexico . within the group network of parent company volkswagen , audi also manufactures cars at european production facilities in slovakia , spain and russia and worldwide in brazil , india and china . in addition , there is automobili lamborghini s . p . a . , a wholly owned subsidiary of audi ag . the same maxim applies to all these sites : \u201cone name , one standard , everywhere\u201d .\nsales figures for the other player in the german triumvirate \u2013 bmw india \u2013 have not yet been disclosed by the company .\n' 10 , 201 units , to retain its leadership position . bmw india had sold 6 , 812 units in 2014 .\nso far we heard outsourcing in it field only . in a way , make in india facilitates outsourcing in manufacturing field .\nstay updated on the go with the hans india news app . click for android / ios download it for your device .\n\u201c2013 was a stellar year for audi in india in terms of growth , expansion and performance . our strong leadership is a result of our diverse product portfolio , network expansion , unique marketing activities and after - sales service at par with global standards , \u201d said\naudi a4 specifications the audi a4 30 tfsi will be powered by a 1 . 4 - litre tfsi petrol engine that is capable of producing a maximum power output of 148bhp while developing a peak torque of 250nm . this engine will come mated to an 8 - speed s - tronic automatic transmission with audi drive select being standard . on the other hand , the oil burner will be powered by a 2 . 0 - litre tdi diesel engine that produces 174bhp of maximum power along with 380nm of peak torque . this engine also comes mated to an 8 - speed automatic transmission . audi is expected to initially launch only the petrol variant of the car while the diesel variant will be launched by the end of the year . read more : 2016 audi a4 spotted in india : get latest pictures , features and other details\nyour volumes are way below mercedes and bmw . how do you persuade people to buy an audi and not other brands ? audi is number one in europe and china . it will soon become number one in this segment worldwide . in india , it is a different story . we came to the country only in 2007 . the brand awareness at that time was very low . in 2007 , only 2 per cent of the new car buyers in india knew audi . in 2008 , it went up to 13 per cent . ( the 2009 number is expected to be out by march . ) so in the first year itself , we have taken a huge step forward .\n\u00ab all mercedes - benz cars in india to get petrol engine option | mahindra scorpio at coming . edit , now launched \u00bb\nessays , uk . ( november 2013 ) . after sales service in luxury car segment in india marketing essay . retrieved from urltoken\ni think if they could assemble the car in india , and manage a price of about 36l to 40l ex showroom , get rid of some safety features which are totally impractical in india in the process , this car would sell in very good numbers .\naudi q3 premium plus with panaromic sunroof 2012 mnfg 2013 regstrd car is in accident condition car cost 10lac repair cost 3lac from arslan . . .\nin india , away from the perceptual abundance of mass volumes and discounts , the luxury car segment thrives on the statements : power , style , speed and the heavy price tags that often range from several lakhs to crores . india ' s top 10 luxury car models dominated by mercedes benz , bmw and audi have seen a 57 % surge in their sales in the period june , 2009 to may , 2010 . audi a6 , mercedes benz e - class and bmw 3 series models saw more than 100 % growth from 2009 , in 2010 .\nwe believe for audi , india is a long journey and it ' s not just about a month or a year . the strategy that we have implemented in this journey has helped us to not only achieve leadership but also to maintain it ,\nmr king said .\nunconfirmed reports now put audi india on no 3 slot , behind bmw india . their sales for 2016 stand at 7742 cars , down from 11 , 192 units sold in the previous year to mark 30 . 82 percent sales decline . a significant decrease in this niche segment that\u2019s largely on the growth route . bmw india reported sales for 2016 at 7 , 861 ( 7500 bmw and 361 mini ) cars at 14 % sales growth over 2015 when the company sold 6 , 890 ( 6 , 550 bmw and 340 mini ) cars .\naudi q7 in excellent condition brand new tyres zero debt insurance panaromic sunroof etc no cheap offers and dealers please stay away dis is a . . .\nall types of indian and imported car spares are availbale in too good condition like for mercedes benz bmw audi volkwagen volvo all types of . . .\naurangabad is in the state of maharashtra , in the west of india , and has a population of almost 1 . 2 million .\nfirst of all the first reason is there are not many secured cars in india ( secured according to security standards for vvips ) .\ndo you think audi prices can be brought down in india ? a lot of our customers travel all over the world . and they know the price of a luxury car abroad and what they have to pay in india . i think we all understand the reasons behind the ( high ) duties . but i believe in the future , in the mid term at least , the duties might go down . india is becoming an export hub for cars . at a certain point of time , i hope there will be some opening up from both sides .\naudi a4 technology pack ( top end version ) , showroom maintanance , fancy no paid 1 lakhmysuru registration , imported matts . rate is final . . .\nthe study concludes with findings that show mercedes leading with an average satisfaction score of 855 , followed by bmw ( 841 ) and audi ( 837 ) .\nthe a4 diesel is part of the 10 products that audi is bringing in , to india , this year and we ' ve finally managed to get our hands on it . it ' s finally out of the woods , so to say , and it ' s taken a . . .\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 .\nan internal discussion is going on to invest in india for the expansion of our capacities . the detailed annou . . . read more\nin a market that ' s loving petrols all over again , i think the 2 . 0 tfsi is the right choice for india .\naudi a4 design the 2016 audi a4 gets a completely new design with new exteriors and bigger dimensions . the car is 4730mm in length and gets a 12mm longer wheelbase . the car sports a new front facia with the signature audi hexagonal grill , matrix led headlamps along with led daytime running lights . the car comes shod with new alloy wheels and redesigned orvms . the rear section of the car comes with new led taillights redesigned rear bumper and new boot lid design .\nluxury car segment in india is one of the fastest - growing , with bmw retaining its leadership position for the two consecutive years in 2009 and 2010 , exceeding its target sale of 4200 units in 2010 , even as mercedes - benz and audi continued to record excellent growth , with mercedes - benz selling 5 , 819 cars in 2010 , the highest - ever sales figure registered by the company and audi selling 3003 units , growing at 81 % .\naudi already has seven dealerships , including the one at hyderabad . it is planning to open new dealership showrooms in chennai and kolkata among other cities next month .\nemi finance on car servicing . first time in pune city powered by apna capital domestic cars . premium imported cars imported . [ audi . bmw . . .\ncampaign which promotes making products in india , its not the early 20th century where we need to boycott foreign made goods to gain our independence .\nthe company is expected the launch this model in india in july and would start assembling it at its aurangabad plant in maharashtra later this year .\nfor 2016 , mercedes benz india sales stood at 13 , 231 units , as against 13 , 502 units sold in 2015 to report 2 percent sales decline . despite marginal loss , mercedes - benz india did infact endure through a difficult year end that saw demonetisation wreak havoc across industries .\nyou can design your audi a3 sedan to your liking . this is possible through various equipment packages . give it a sporty touch or enhance the design with a variety of shades . it ' s up to you . whatever you choose , each of the new equipment packages makes driving the audi a3 sedan a special experience .\naudi is set to announce a major investment for the indian market in 3 - 4 months to expand business and double sales to 20 , 000 units by 2018 .\naudi a4 technology pack ( top end version ) , showroom maintanance , fancy no paid 1k mysuru registration , imported matts . rate is final . genuine . . .\ncoming : late 2017 expected price : rs 62 lakh engines : 2 . 0 d , 3 . 0 d also read : 2017 audi q5 3 . 0tdi review\nin this range , audi offers the new a3 , a4 and q3 . a3 is bringing an entire new segment in the market ( compact luxury sedan ) , a4 is 3 series and c class competitor , while q3 was introduced as a low - cost luxury suv in 2012 , during india\u2019s suv - boom .\nalso , the same car is used to transport visiting head of states in delhi and depending on threat perception , in other part of the india .\ngoodwood festival of speed 2018 : covers to come off india ' s first . . . goodwood festival of speed 2018 : covers to . . .\naudi is one of the oldest car companies in the world founded in germany . audi cars were unique from the very early days , they were the first company in the world to make their cars with light weight aluminium parts . the photo you see below is the earliest car in the world ( 1913 ) to have aluminium body parts .\naudi a4 2 . 0 tdi premium s line model with wider alloys , memory seats and many other added benefits for which company had charged around 5 lacs . . .\nusing bmw has got nothing to do with make in india . though bmw has got a factory in india , b mw 7 - series 760li security edition is produced at bmw ' s dingolfing , ( germany ) factory ( if i ' m not wrong , production exclusively happens at dingolfing factory ) .\nslightly ot but imho audi should seriously consider setting up a manufacturing facility for the 2 . 0 tfsi engine in india - this engine has the potential to be the staple choice across the audi line up , much the same way the 2 . 0 tdi has been for many years - except that given its figures , this engine can also do duty on the entry level ( is there such a thing ? ) a8 as well - something the 2 . 0 tdi couldn ' t have done\naudi in 2009 sold close to a million cars worldwide , but only 15 , 000 of these were in japan . you expect india to overtake japan soon . still , your projections for india are very conservative \u2014 20 , 000 by 2025 . but if you look at china , you did around 150 , 000 cars in 2009 ! that\u2019s over 15 per cent of your global sale . you cannot compare india and china because the market structures are different . but what we can learn from china is that in less than 20 years , we came from zero to 150 , 000 cars . i believe similar growth is possible in india . but there are some specificities of india like ( import ) duties which make the business case a little different . we have started ckd operations ( assembly of imported completely knocked - down kits ) to have an affordable price for our products . i do believe that india will grow and will probably be one day a market as big as china . but it will take some time . the question is not if it will grow , the question is when .\nbut that ' s not all , because audi will also launch the new a4 with a 2 . 0 - litre tdi diesel engine , which we earlier caught testing in india . this particular oil burner is capable of churning out 174bhp and 380nm of peak torque and comes mated to the same 8 - speed automatic transmission as the petrol variant . sadly you ' ll have to wait a bit more for this version as audi will launch the diesel version of the car towards the end of 2016 .\n- any - australia brasil china germany canada india indonesia united kingdom japan malaysia mexico philippines u . s . singapore taiwan thailand vietnam americas asean asia pacific europe\ni agree that by clicking the \u2018continue\u2019 button below , i am explicitly soliciting a call from maruti suzuki india ltd . or its partners on my \u2018mobile\u2019 .\ni agree that by clicking the \u2018submit\u2019 button below , i am explicitly soliciting a call from maruti suzuki india ltd . or its partners on my \u2018mobile\u2019 .\nmobility service , key accounts at audi , previous models , finance and warranty , repair and service \u2013 you\u2019ll find full information at a glance in the owners and customer area .\naudi q5 model : 2010 engine cc : 3 litre imported engine new condition type : saloon color : white fuel : diesel price : 27 lakhs ( negotiable ) . . .\nmercedes - benz sold 13 , 502 units in india last year as compared with 10 , 201 units in 2014 , a significant jump of 32 per cent .\ngerman luxury carmaker audi is set to announce a major investment for the indian market in 3 - 4 months to expand business and double sales to 20 , 000 units by 2018 .\nhow quickly can an audi dealer break even ? what volumes are required for that ? today , we are targeting only the big cities for audi because this is where our customers live and this is where the market is . we invest in a dealership so that it has the latest audi architecture . we really want india to be a benchmark in terms of facilities . our dealers sell a minimum of 100 cars in a year that leads to the 1 , 600 cars that we sold in 2009 . we have grown 59 per cent in 2009 . so the volumes for the dealers are increasing at a very high rate . and we are confident that the dealers will break even in a reasonable period of time ."]}
{"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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the judicial department in the beijing ' s haidian district - has declined to comment .\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 - 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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": 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 - 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", "topic": 38}], "title": "propair", "paragraphs": ["canada ' s air creebec acquires 12 . 5 % stake in propair - ch - aviation\npropair inc . 20 , rue pronovost rouyn - noranda airport rouyn - noranda , qc j9x 5b7 dorval office : propair inc . 9325 , avenue ryan dorval airport dorval ( qu\u00e9bec ) h9p 1a2\nin a press release , propair president \u00e9tienne lambert said , \u201cair creebec and propair have been working side by side in the territory of james bay for many years , so it\u2019s a completely natural alliance . \u201d\nunifor local 2002 is pleased to announce that the tentative agreement with propair has been ratified . . . .\nunifor local 2002 is pleased to announce that the propair bargaining committee has reached a tentative agreement . . .\npropair is a leader in the specialized air transport industry , serving the entire qu\u00e9bec territory as well as various remote and nordic regions in canada and some u . s . destinations . founded over 50 years ago , propair differentiates itself through the excellence of its aviation , logistics and\nin - flight fire _ _ landing gear well propair inc . swearingen sa226 - tc c - gqal mirabel / montr\u00e9al international airport , quebec 18 june 1998\n\u201cwe\u2019re going to be more visible in the communities with that contractor , too , \u201d said happyjack , \u201cbecause we\u2019ll have our logo next to propair\u2019s on the planes . \u201d\naviation services propair is located in wallingford , connecticut . this organization primarily operates in the pilot service , aviation business / industry within the business services sector . this organization has been operating for approximately 8 years . aviation services propair is estimated to generate $ 48 , 225 in annual revenues , and employs approximately 1 people at this single location .\nlocated in farmingdale , ny , propair aviation services inc is in the airports , flying fields , & airport terminal services business . operating for 10 or more years , they have an annual income of $ 1 to 2 . 5 million . propair aviation services inc is considered a small business with 1 , 000 to 4 , 999 square footage of space .\none of the advantages of partnering with propair is that they have several king airs \u2013 turboprop aircraft with pressurized cabins that many crees have flown in \u2013 that are no longer part of the creebec fleet . the partnership not only provides the cree nation access to propair\u2019s planes , but especially to their king airs that function as dedicated medevac planes \u2013 outfitted with two stretchers as well as limited seating for doctors and nurses .\nair creebec ( yn , val d ' or ) has announced it has increased its shareholding in fellow canadian operator propair ( pro , rouyn ) from the previous 12 . 5 % , to 50 % . \u00e9tienne lambert , the president of propair , and tanya pash , the chief operating officer of air creebec , made the announcement earlier this week wherein they highlighted that the closer equity sharing would result in better service and increased flexibility for customers of both companies .\nthis agreement will definitely improve our . . .\nfor happyjack , the affiliation with propair will benefit the crees . he notes that joining forces doesn\u2019t just mean sharing equipment , but also sharing knowledge of the territory , the people and the culture between two companies that have already been flying in the cree nation for many years .\nnextjet canada ( vancouver int ' l ) will commence revenue operations on monday , may 2 with the launch of flights from kitchener to peterborough , gatineau and montr\u00e9al trudeau . the scheduled charter flights will operate using beech ( twin turboprop ) kingair a100s turboprops chartered from propair ( pro , rouyn ) .\npropair\u2019s base in montreal is next to that of air creebec , which happyjack said got the conversation started . air creebec has primary bases in montreal and timmins , and secondary bases in val - d\u2019or , waskaganish and chisasibi \u2013 in keeping with its mandate to encourage development and self - sufficiency in eeyou istchee .\nnextjet canada ( vancouver int ' l ) commenced revenue operations on monday , may 2 , as previously announced . using a combination of beech ( twin turboprop ) king airs and beech 1900c s chartered from propair ( pro , rouyn ) , the virtual carrier currently runs regular flights connecting peterborough to gatineau , kitchener , and montr\u00e9al trudeau .\nfollowing a province - wide public tender by the cree board of health and social services ( cbhssjb ) for bids from air - transport suppliers to provide emergency flights mainly to montreal and val - d\u2019or , happyjack said that creebec and propair agreed to join forces as natural partners due to their knowledge of the north . air creebec , happyjack noted , has done some medevac flights , but they were provincially organized and flew on a schedule .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\n* * * current information , directly from the official canadian civil aircraft register database . * * *\nget digital access or the printed edition delivered to your door . subscribe to the new york times\nglobe unlimited digital edition and globe2go e - 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( register )\n( rouyn - noranda , montreal ) our members include nurses , pilots , maintenance technicians , and ground personnel servicing mostly northern quebec . the company is a leader in charter transportation for passengers , air cargo , and is the primary provider of air taxi and aeromedical evacuations in parts of quebec , ontario , and areas of northeast united states .\nthis notice is to advise all members of unifor local 2002 that , in accordance with the bylaws of unifor local 2002 , an election will take place . . .\nit has been brought to the union\u2019s attention that the company is not complying with the collective agreement regarding wage increases . . .\nin archives , in the issue / by jesse b . staniforth / on february 18 , 2016 at 9 : 13 pm /\nair creebec is part of a winning bid to provide medical evacuation services in quebec .\n\u201cwhat this changes is that sick people are going to be transferred sooner and more quickly , \u201d happyjack said . \u201cit\u2019s closer , [ with planes based in ] rouyn , instead of waiting for a plane taking off from montreal and flying up north to do a medevac . before , most of those flights came all that way from montreal . \u201d\n\u201cwe\u2019ve lost a few king air [ planes ] and didn\u2019t bother buying more because we wanted to concentrate on our dash - 8 operations , \u201d happyjack explained , adding that different specialize their equipment , training and experiences . \u201cyou have to keep parts and training and pilots for king airs too , so we figured we\u2019d be better off concentrating everything on dash - 8s . \u201d\nthis partnership follows an announcement in october of an alliance between chbssjb and air creebec to offer a dedicated medical shuttle making direct flights from chisasibi to val - d\u2019or and montreal . as happyjack put it , \u201cit\u2019s for the patients who are mobile , to avoid having them do the milk run . \u201d\nthat , in turn , is a benefit for patients airlifted during emergencies . not only will their planes arrive sooner , they\u2019ll be staffed by people who are familiar with cree communities , destinations and customs .\n\u201cmaybe in the future we\u2019ll base a plane in chisasibi , \u201d said happyjack . \u201cthen we\u2019d really be able to save some time . that\u2019ll depend on how well it works , and on the partnership with the cree health board to better serve the people . the cree health board gave out the tender as a one - 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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 - 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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 - 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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 :"]}
{"id": 55701, "summary": [{"text": "maranatha volunteers international ( maranatha ) is a non-profit christian organization founded in 1969 and is based in roseville , california united states with offices in canada , latin america , india and mozambique .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "it is a supporting ministry of the seventh-day adventist church with the primary focus of organizing volunteers to build churches and schools in developing nations . ", "topic": 2}], "title": "maranatha volunteers international", "paragraphs": ["the maranatha flights international board merges with volunteers international , a virginia - based humanitarian organization , and is renamed maranatha volunteers international . later that year , maranatha headquarters move from berrien springs , michigan , to sacramento , california .\nmaranatha volunteers international\u2019s $ 10 church program allows donors to join thousands of\u2026 . . .\njanuary 23 , 2013 , julie z . lee / maranatha volunteers international / adventist review\ntrabalho da organiza\u00e7\u00e3o adventista maranatha volunteers international no haiti nos meses seguintes ao terremoto de 2010 .\nstudents at the mahuma sur primary adventist school in cura\u00e7ao enjoy their new classroom as they begin their school day , thanks to the work of maranatha volunteers international . images courtesy of dick duerksen / maranatha volunteers international\n\u00a9 2018 maranatha volunteers international . all rights reserved . maranatha is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) non - profit organization .\nthe ultimate workout is an annual international teen mission project sponsored by maranatha volunteers international . it is intended to give teens a physical and spiritual workout through service activities .\nwe are unable to find itunes on your computer . to download and subscribe to maranatha mission stories by maranatha volunteers international , get itunes now .\nthe volunteer is the official publication of maranatha volunteers international . the newsletter is published four times a year and features . . .\ngroup of seventh - day adventist volunteers with maranatha volunteers international has started construction on a large high school campus in angola , the first of several schools planned for the african country .\nlearn how you can leave a legacy while planning for your future . talk with our experts from the maranatha volunteers international foundation . learn more\na total of 35 new churches were dedicated in the dominican republic last year , nearly half of which were built by maranatha volunteers international . maranatha also built the four newest churches .\na few of the thousands of maranatha volunteers who have worked to build dozens of churches in the dominican republic during the past decades . several volunteers work on finishing the villa caoba adventist church in the eastern part of the island earlier this year . [ photo by maranatha volunteers international ]\nmaranatha volunteers international ( canada ) association ' s headquarters is located at attn : v06494c , po box 6494 , station terminal , vancouver bc , v6b6r3 .\nworkers from maranatha volunteers international , a seventh - day adventist supporting ministry , assist in the construction of the new one - day school buildings at mahuma sur .\nno . we accept volunteers from all backgrounds and religious affiliations , and maranatha volunteers can be a diverse group with different beliefs and backgrounds .\nvinish wilson , maranatha country director in india shares the impact maranatha churches , schools and volunteers have had on his country .\nnot - for - profit construction company maranatha volunteers international marked its 40th anniversary of volunteer - driven school , church , clinic , orphanage and hospital projects this year .\nmaranatha employs 29 people ( full - time equivalent ) at their headquarters in california , not including international staff .\nsee how maranatha volunteers are making a difference in a small neighborhood in the dominican republic .\nseveral communities in southern africa are now stronger because maranatha volunteers built schools and shared love .\nmaranatha volunteers are called to echo christ ' s voice to the people of the world .\nmaranatha volunteers international\u2019s $ 10 church program allows donors to join thousands of other maranatha supporters in giving $ 10 , and the combined donation builds a church each month . thanks to the $ 10 church program , earlier this year maranatha built a church\u2026\nmaranatha volunteers international , inc . is a nationally incorporated and registered charity that receives donations and expends them for such purposes within the maranatha volunteers international , inc . charter . maranatha volunteers international is committed to protecting the privacy of the personal information of its donors . it respects the rights of donors to have their relationship with maranatha and their contributions treated with respect and confidentiality . maranatha values the trust of those it deals with , and of the public , and recognizes that maintaining this trust requires it to be transparent and accountable in how it treats the information that donors choose to share with it .\nmaranatha volunteers move students in jowai , india out of a cowshed and into bright new classrooms .\nmaranatha volunteers help the sierra view junior academy to continue to make a difference in their community .\nin 1982 , the board hired don noble to begin running the organization , which was based in berrien springs . at the time , the office had a staff of two , and they were organizing just a few projects a year . then in 1989 , maranatha flights international merged with volunteers international , a virginia - based humanitarian organization . the organization was renamed maranatha volunteers international ; in the same year , maranatha headquarters moved from berrien springs , michigan to the sacramento region of california .\nu . s . volunteers and donors can make payments online , over the phone , or by checks made payable to maranatha volunteers international and sent to the main office in roseville , california . canadian volunteers and donors should send their check to the maranatha volunteers international association in vancouver in order to receive a canadian tax - deductible receipt . unfortunately the association cannot accept credit card payments , and credit card payments made in the u . s . are not tax - deductible in canada .\nconnect with volunteers of ultimate workout past and learn how you can stay involved with maranatha . learn more\nthe event featured maranatha volunteers , presentations from church leaders from around the world , and inspirational music .\nin 2013 , maranatha volunteers international responded to a need for a new school in santiago , panama . take a look at the impact the school has already made in the past few years .\nmaranatha volunteers leave their offices , classrooms , kitchens , and shops to make waves all over the world .\njohn freeman and 28 other volunteers fly private planes to grand bahamas to complete construction on the eight mile rock church in freeport . the experience inspires freeman to create maranatha flights international , an organization of volunteers who fly their private planes to construction projects around the world .\nasi and maranatha volunteers international fund and facilitate one - day church and one - day school projects . since 2009 , more than 1 , 600 one - day buildings have been built around the world . these stories come from maranatha storyteller dick duerksen .\nmaranatha volunteers international , inc . , is led by a board of directors with all of the powers of governing , directing and overseeing the management of the organization . the corporate governance principles of maranatha volunteers international , inc . are composed of a series of documents adopted by the board of directors , the documents are periodically reviewed to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the organization and reflect current industry best practices .\nfunded and implemented by adra international , the classrooms will be constructed in partnership with maranatha volunteers international inc . these steel - walled classrooms have been designed for warm environments , ensuring each classroom is properly ventilated with large windows and strategically placed vents , and features white colored roofs to reflect the sun ' s rays .\nsince 1969 , maranatha volunteers international has mobilized more than 65 , 000 volunteers to more than 80 countries around the world . the work impacts both the communities in need of these construction projects , and the volunteer , who is giving back to the world and being transformed in the process .\nmaranatha\u2019s second water well effort begins in zimbabwe , where maranatha is building churches and schools .\nthe maranatha board of directors decided to make services available to maranatha supports at no cost .\nin north america , maranatha mobilizes volunteers to work on renovation and expansion projects at retreat centers , schools , and churches . at times , maranatha does brand new construction .\nmaranatha volunteers international , founded in 1969 , is a non - profit christian organization , which organizes and implements the construction of urgently needed buildings all over the world . over the past 33 years , more than 50 , 000 people have volunteered for maranatha projects in 61 countries .\nthe project inspired the creation of maranatha flights international , an organization of volunteers who would fly their private airplanes to build churches around the world . people called it the christian peace corps , and the concept grew in popularity among adventists .\nresponding to a call from haiti\u2019s president michel martelly for more international investment in education , the adventist development and relief agency ( adra ) has given $ 1 million to maranatha volunteers international , inc . , ( mvi ) a lay - run adventist group , to build schools in the island nation , which was ravaged by an earthquake in january 2010 .\ndon noble , president of maranatha volunteers international , and wife laura noble attend the annual year - end business meetings of the seventh - day adventist world church . maranatha celebrated its 40th anniversary this year , marking decades of completed construction projects around the world . [ photo : rajmund dabrowski / ann ]\nno sharing of personal information maranatha volunteers international , inc . will not sell , rent , or lease your personal information to other organizations . we assure you that the identity of all our donors will be kept confidential . use of donor information will be limited to the internal purposes of maranatha and only to further the ministry activities and purposes of maranatha .\nvolunteers with maranatha ' s family project discover adventure , culture , and an opportunity to share god ' s love in kisii , kenya .\nvolunteers from northern california share what a mission experience in the dominican republic taught them .\nthe camelback adventist church volunteers find their faith stretched on a mission trip to honduras .\ngroups in the united states and canada need help with churches and schools . maranatha assists with these renovation projects by mobilizing our volunteers . learn more\nfrom heartwarming profiles on volunteers to inspiring stories from real communities in need , you won\u2019t want to miss a single episode of maranatha mission stories .\nsix months from the initial request by the inter - american division of seventh - day adventists , maranatha volunteers international completed a one - day school campus for the mahuma sur primary adventist school in cura\u00e7ao . school began at this new location in january with 225 students enrolled .\nresidents of the coastal area around chiclayo , peru , have five brand new seventh - day adventist churches . built by 182 volunteers from canada , peru and the united states , the churches were part of the 16th annual ultimate workout mission trip , sponsored by maranatha volunteers international , a non - profit organization that specializes in building churches and schools around the world .\nvolunteers stepping out of their comfort zone in bolivia find it to be a transformational experience .\nteen volunteers gathered for a weekend of worship and outreach in california\u2019s san francisco bay area .\neach year , maranatha organizes more than two dozen open team projects , which are coordinated by maranatha staff and invites anyone to join . additionally , maranatha helps teams to create their own projects , called group projects , to build maranatha structures .\nthere are more than 80 countries that have been impacted by the work of maranatha and our volunteers , and countless lives have been transformed as a result .\nwe ask all our volunteers to remember that maranatha is a seventh - day adventist christian organization . the goal of our construction projects is to share and reflect christ\u2019s love with the communities where we work , while providing volunteers with a uniquely spiritual experience .\nduring the mission trip , all volunteers are encouraged to participate in team worship services . we also ask that volunteers respect adventist values while on a project , on and off the construction site .\nthe prayers and perseverance of church members along with the hard work of maranatha volunteers makes the dream of a new church possible for the fe en jesus congregation .\n( image ) left : better than nothing : before maranatha volunteers , members in kibeto , angola , used the best avaliable materials to build a house of worship .\nfor the first time in three years , the international medical missionary training center at herghelia institute in romania will offer its training program in english .\nread stories of incredible faith from our volunteers , supporters , and communities where we build . read more\nthe most successful volunteers focus on how they can work with god to impact the lives of others .\n\u201cthe one - day school . . . includes a complete building with walls , windows , doors , desks\u2014everything that\u2019s needed to start a school , \u201d says don noble , president of maranatha volunteers international . \u201cso from the time that foundation floor is poured , in one day , they can be having school . \u201d\nmaranatha organizes a large - scale mission project in yellowknife , alaska , that brings in hundreds of volunteers . it draws the attention of seventh - day adventist leadership , and the maranatha concept begins to gain traction in the public eye .\nfunded and implemented by adra international , the classrooms will be constructed in partnership with maranatha volunteers international inc . , a worldwide organization with a focus on constructing buildings such as school classrooms , orphanages , homes , clinics and hospitals . the structure of the classrooms will follow maranatha ' s\none day school\nmodel . these steel - walled classrooms have been designed for warm environments , ensuring each classroom is properly ventilated with large windows and strategically placed vents , and features white colored roofs to reflect the sun ' s rays .\nin bere , chad , a deteriorating adventist hospital was in desperate need of more space . so in january 2013 , maranatha volunteers headed to chad to provide a solution .\none - day structure program is an asi project that partners with maranatha volunteers international , outpost centers international , and many other supporting ministries worldwide . it uses specially designed one - day kits . ousands of churches , schools , clinics , and even mission station housing structures have been built in various countries , primarily in africa . thousands more structures are needed , with requests coming in from new regions and countries every day . asi funding will support this ongoing construction project .\nvolunteers in victoria falls , zimbabwe build the first one - day school campus and become addicted to missions .\nif you would like to start a scholarship program , please contact maranatha . we would love to help you set something up in order to help volunteers experience a mission trip .\nvolunteers and donors from other countries can make their payments via credit card , over the phone or online . maranatha can also accept a wire transfer , although there is a small additional fee to cover the bank charges maranatha incurs when receiving wires .\non november 29 , 2012 , a team of maranatha volunteers arrived in cura\u00e7ao . in a little more than a week , volunteers completed 12 one - day school classrooms . the adventist church in cura\u00e7ao dedicated the campus on december 8 , 2012 , at a ceremony in the town square .\nto satisfy their hunger to read and to learn , believers pass books from home to home until the binding breaks into pieces . then the remaining sheaves of paper are shared . \u201ci ' ve been to places where people have been proud to have a single page out of the bible , \u201d says dick duerksen of maranatha volunteers international .\nwe call these mission trips \u201cgroup projects . \u201d while they are not open to the public , anyone can create a project through maranatha as long as they have a team of at least 20 volunteers . there is no fee to work with maranatha .\ntoday , maranatha organizes approximately 50 mission trips each year and more than 2 , 400 volunteers participate . thousands more support the mission work through donations . over the history of the entire organization , nearly 70 , 000 people have volunteered on a maranatha project .\nmaranatha , a supporting ministry of the seventh - day adventist church , has worked with more than 60 , 000 volunteers and completed projects in 63 countries since the organization began in 1969 .\nprivate donors fund all maranatha projects . we do not receive government funding , and maranatha relies on private individuals to fund projects through donations . maranatha also operates some businesses to contribute to the costs of running the organization .\nsome members worship in unfinished churches , due to haiti\u2019s unstable economic and political situation . sometimes funds are not available to complete church buildings , and organizations such as maranatha volunteers international have found it difficult to help amid the political strife . however , leaders are giving careful attention to provisions to help finish churches in haiti and other territories in the region .\nmeet a group of volunteers who were eager to help their fellow brazilians - - and found themselves changed as well .\nlast fall , the hope of survivors acquired a new facility in iowa ( see below ) . now they have teamed up with maranatha volunteers international ( www . maranatha . org ) , a nonprofit organization connecting service - minded people with much needed construction projects , to renovate the hope of survivors new renewal center . work began in november to add bathrooms and modify existing space for accommodations , but the renovations are still underway . anyone who wishes to volunteer on this project is encouraged to contact maranatha at ( 916 )\none - day schools come complete with desks , chairs , and even a blackboard . the program is a collaborative effort between maranatha volunteers international and adventist - laymen\u2019s services and industries ( asi ) . one - day schools are patterned after the successful one - day church program , which has led to more than 800 one - day churches being built worldwide since 2009 .\nmaranatha has a variety programs to help communities around the world , and each one offers a way that you can get involved with the mission of maranatha .\ndesigned specifically for teenagers , the ultimate workout is an extraordinary opportunity for young volunteers to discover the transformative power of missions .\nlearn about a group of volunteers from delhi , india traveled into the mountains to build a church for a needy congregation .\nwhile the number of volunteers has steadily increased , the organization has still been effected by the economic downturn , fiess said .\neach year , maranatha organizes more than two dozen mission trips that are open to anyone who wants to participate . we call these \u201copen team projects , \u201d and volunteers come from all over the world .\nongoing maranatha projects include the one - day church , a project providing quick construction solutions for thousands of adventists around the world , and ultimate workouts , construction projects targeted at high school - aged volunteers .\nfind out what adventures await you this year on maranatha\u2019s ultimate workout . learn more\nan overview of statistics and facts about maranatha\u2019s work around the world . learn more\ndavid woods maranatha country director in zimbabwe shares the immense need for churches and schools and the even bigger impact maranatha ' s work is having in this country .\nmaranatha is building churches and schools to share god ' s love in angola .\nmaranatha ' s family projects combine many elements that strengthen god ' s kingdom .\nmaranatha organizes a few mission trips per year in various locations around the world .\nsince 2010 , maranatha has erected more than 600 one - day school kits .\nhere ' s what ' s happening in maranatha ' s world . show less\nthe community , where volunteers work , are benefited by the outreach volunteers provide during construction . medical and dental clinics , along with children\u2019s programs , are useful and meaningful in the areas where we work . it also increases interest in the adventist church .\n\u201cin 2014 , 35 new churches were dedicated , nearly half of them were built by maranatha volunteers , so they continue to play an important role in the growth of the church here , \u201d added acevedo .\nthe adventist world , an international periodical of the seventh - day adventist church . the general conference , northern asia - paci\ufb01c division of seventh - day adventists\u00ae , is the publisher .\nwhen a school is destroyed by a severe storm , volunteers stepped in to build a brand new one - day school campus .\nthe one - day structure project is a joint effort between asi and maranatha volunteers international . thousands of church and school structures have been built primarily in africa , but an estimated 100 , 000 more churches and 40 , 000 additional schools are needed , with requests coming in from new regions and countries every day . project funds will support production and shipping for this ongoing church and school construction project .\ndesigned specifically for teenagers , the ultimate workout is an extraordinary opportunity for young volunteers to discover the transformative power of missions . learn more\nthis is why maranatha is drilling wells . . . click here to help : urltoken\ncompassion demands passionate participation and is a trait that shows up often on maranatha projects .\nvolunteer nadine brooks shares how sacrificing to go on a maranatha project impacted her life .\nin the summer , maranatha organizes the first volunteer project in kenya , kicking off a brand new construction effort in the country . maranatha also begins drilling wells in kenya .\ni don\u2019t live in california where maranatha is located . how can someone help me ?\nthe only vaccination required by maranatha is a current tetanus vaccination . all other immunizations are optional but often recommended for your safety . while maranatha strongly recommends the tetanus vaccine for the safety of all volunteers , we do have a waiver form that can be used if your family does not take part in immunizations .\nexpenses can vary , but typically volunteers pay a participation fee that is between $ 700 and $ 950 , plus airfare to the project location . when applying , volunteers must pay a deposit . the remaining balance of the participation fee must be submitted before the final deadline .\nthe large school campus in ongole , india is transforming the lives of hundreds of children , as well as the volunteers who visit there .\nbut maranatha is not just a construction company . our mission is to fulfill requests for urgently needed buildings , but more important we want to build people\u2014and by people , we mean the communities impacted by our construction and our volunteers .\nmaranatha volunteers international , inc . ( and all of its related entities , which will individually or collectively be referred to as the \u201corganization\u201d as the context may require ) is committed to facilitating open and honest communications relevant to its governance , finances , and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations . the organization requires directors , other volunteers , and employees to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities . employees and representatives of the organization must practice honesty and integrity in fulfilling their responsibilities and comply with all applicable laws and regulations .\nwhen the school opened in 1999 , the majority of students were international , which created the need for classes to be taught in a common language ; however , more recently only romanian - speaking students were admitted in order to provide more trained medical missionaries to work in romania . when the training session begins in october , the school hopes that international students will again be encouraged to enroll . scholarships are\nsince then , maranatha has constructed more than 4 , 650 one - day church kits .\nmaranatha volunteer and project leader claudio japas share an update on the tokmok school in krygyzstan .\nalthough challenging , maranatha ' s construction of churches angola is bringing hope to needy communities .\nmaranatha president don noble gives an update on a church construction project in cardenas , cuba .\nlike the biblical school of tyrannus , maranatha constructed schools strive to be centers of impact .\nasi and maranatha have received requests for more than 25 , 000 churches around the world .\ni don\u2019t know anything about construction . can i still go on a maranatha mission trip ?\nthe most recent 30 - minute episodes of maranatha mission stories , available online . browse episodes\nthe one exception is for teens participating in the ultimate workout . participants can apply for a scholarship from the ultimate workout alumni association , which has a small scholarship fund for volunteers . for more information or to apply , contact maranatha .\nwe recommend that you first join a couple of maranatha open team projects before requesting a leadership role . participating on an actual trip will give you perspective on the expectations of a project leader and an understanding of how a maranatha mission trip is run . maranatha may also have you shadow an experienced leader on a project and ask that you complete training seminars presented by maranatha .\nopen team projects are mission trips that maranatha coordinates . opportunities are publicized on our website and in our various publications . for open team projects , maranatha arranges leadership , plans the logistics , and recruits volunteers . these trips are open to all individuals , and teams are made up of people from all over the world . volunteers start off as strangers and become like family by the end of the trip . it is a special bonding experience that opens you up to new friendships .\nmaranatha will not knowingly send volunteers to an area with elevated risk . we consistently monitor security alerts from various countries and rely on information from church leaders and in - country maranatha staff . if we feel the risk is too great in a certain country , we will not schedule projects there and cancel projects already scheduled for that region .\nthe purpose of the conflicts of interest policy is to protect the interest of maranatha volunteers international , inc . ( the \u201ccorporation\u201d ) and each of any affiliates that may be formed in the future when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of a director or officer of the corporation . this policy is intended to supplement but not replace any applicable state laws governing conflicts of interest applicable to nonprofit and charitable corporations .\nmarch 2009 : maranatha begins construction of one - day churches on a large scale in mozambique .\nthe board hires don noble to run maranatha . the office is a staff of two people .\ni want to be a missionary for longer than two weeks . does maranatha offer such trips ?\nmaranatha first started constructing churches here in 1992 , mobilizing 1 , 200 volunteers in the capital , santo domingo , to build 25 churches in 90 days . at the request of the adventist church , the group returned in 2002 to build 50 churches .\nas with all maranatha projects , ultimate workout revolves around the construction of a church or school . volunteers are usually split into smaller teams to create a family - style living arrangement . the teams work on separate sites or together at one place , depending on the project . there are also opportunities for volunteers to jump into various outreach efforts , such as medical clinics , community service , and children\u2019s ministries .\nin addition to the school , maranatha intends to construct 200 one - day school classrooms throughout angola . maranatha has built one - day churches at more than 200 locations in the country since 2013 .\nat some point in your travel , you will probably see other volunteers wearing uw t - shirts . don\u2019t be afraid to introduce yourself and travel together .\nsince 1969 , maranatha has worked in more than 80 countries around the world , including north america .\nwatch our featured videos about missions , including segments from our television program maranatha mission stories . learn more\nmeet a woman who was searching for an adventist church - - and found one , through maranatha .\nmaranatha spreads the gospel throughout the world as it builds people through the construction of urgently needed buildings .\nmaranatha ships one - day buildings to haiti in response to requests for help following the devastating earthquake .\ncut - backs aside , most maranatha volunteer projects are\nfilled to capacity ,\nfiess said .\nconstruction work beginning on the campus of an adventist high school in huambo , angola . ( maranatha )\nunfortunately , maranatha does not have a travel agent on staff and we do not have a group discount since the volunteers are coming from many different places . participants should purchase a flight from their home airport that matches the guidelines in the information packet . do not purchase a ticket until the participant has received confirmation from maranatha that they are accepted to the project .\nmost projects in the united states and canada do not have a participation fee , but volunteers are still responsible for their transportation to and from the project location .\nin 2013 , maranatha mobilized more than 2 , 400 volunteers to work on 941 structures . the work completed represents 894 , 318 square feet . it also represents thousands of blocks carried , miles , traveled , and hours worked by volunteers who are passionate about service . it represents millions of lives transformed because now they have a proper church , a school , a hospital , or a fresh - water well in their community .\nin the same way , our volunteers are blessed by the act of service . volunteers return from mission trips changed by their interactions in a new culture and with new people . the experience can be quite profound and transformative , leading to a more positive and service - oriented life back at home and within in their communities .\nthe story of why a woman relocated her family to be near a church , and how maranatha helped .\nhear how maranatha ' s arrival in panama ended one congregation ' s search for a permanent church home .\nmaranatha country director ron kedas shares how building a school in ghana has brought an entire family to christ .\ngoing on a maranatha project changed david ' s life , and not in the way you would expect .\nwe are actively fundraising for water wells and donations can be made to maranatha . full sponsorship for wells starts at $ 10 , 000 . if you are interested in donating to a well , please contact maranatha .\nmaranatha does not fundraise for projects in north america . instead , using volunteer labor makes valuable cost savings .\nwebsite | maranatha\u2019s website has all of maranatha mission stories episodes online , along with other videos . you can easily find segments on specific topics by using our online \u201csearch\u201d function . roku | subscribe to the maranatha channel on roku to watch all episodes of maranatha mission stories and other videos on demand . youtube | check out our youtube channel at urltoken to watch segments and other clips . you can also subscribe to our youtube channel to receive updates on our latest posts . itunes | download free clips from maranatha mission stories on itunes .\nthe latest maranatha news from the mission field and how you can help , in 60 seconds . browse videos\nread the latest and archive issues of maranatha\u2019s magazine , the volunteer , on our online reading tool . learn more\nmaranatha sends multiple groups over a three - month period to build 25 churches in the dominican republic . dubbed santo domingo \u201992 , it is the first time maranatha has concentrated its efforts in one place for multiple volunteer projects .\nmaranatha continues to engage in dialogue with church leaders in the dominican republic regarding new plans for the upcoming years .\na few years ago , maranatha partnered with adventist development and relief agency ( adra ) in mozambique to fund and drill more than 700 wells in communities where we built churches and schools . in april 2014 , maranatha kicked off a new effort to dig wells in zimbabwe , and in 2015 , maranatha announced a well program in kenya .\nthe ultimate workout is a high school experience . we accept volunteers who have completed their freshman year of high school up through recently graduated seniors who have not yet begun college .\nmission statement : maranatha spreads the gospel throughout the world as it builds people through the construction of urgently needed buildings .\nmaranatha photographer and videographer leo macias shares his photos from a recent church building adventure in the jungles of costa rica .\neach day , maranatha workers travel malawi ' s dusty roads to build churches and bring hope to hundreds of congregations .\nin june 2012 israel leito , president of the inter - american division , contacted maranatha . having seen the one - day school structures at the general conference session in 2010 , leito believed that maranatha could provide a solution for cura\u00e7ao .\nwatch some of our favorite segments from maranatha mission stories or download them to share at church or school . browse segments\nthe ultimate workout is a unique mission project designed for teenagers in high school . stripped of electronics , parents , and other familiar comforts , volunteers step into the mission field in search of a fresh perspective on the world , relationships , and god . during the project , volunteers live in spartan conditions while building a church or school , coordinating outreach for the local community , and strengthening their personal connection to jesus christ . the ultimate workout is maranatha\u2019s most adventurous project\u2013and the most popular !\nprior to his election , president martelly heavily emphasized the need of reform in haiti ' s education , campaigning a promise to provide free school if elected . since his appointment , martelly has implemented the national fund for education ( fne ) , an initiative that charges a five - cent tariff for each minute of international incoming calls , and a $ 1 . 50 tariff on international transfers of funds . money from this fund will be used to further develop haiti ' s education system and provide free schooling for children in haiti .\n\u201cthe work of maranatha is not a mission . it ' s a commission , given to us by jesus christ . \u201d\nvolunteer projects specialist rebekah widmer shares how giving to maranatha can change young people ' s lives - - including her own .\n3abn is a lay - developed international media broadcasting network that operates numerous specialty networks with worldwide broadcast coverage . 3abn broadcasts the yearly asi convention , as well as hundreds of programs featuring asi members and ministries . project funds will help to upgrade the mobile trailer with hd equipment .\n\u201cthe dedication of a church is the final step in the long process that starts with years of prayer , close interaction with church leaders , generous contributions from donors , a time and energy commitment from volunteers , and the overall blessing of jesus christ , \u201d said maranatha president don noble , who attended this month\u2019s dedications .\namazon lifesavers operates four bases in the remote amazon regions of south america . from its headquarters in manaus , alm provides a three - month training course for volunteers who are then placed in one of the isolated jungle village bases to serve for a minimum of a year , developing friendships through health and humanitarian services , engaging in evangelistic work , and establishing new churches . with 30 full - time volunteers and 14 students , there is a desperate need for adequate transportation . funds will go toward the purchase of a 15 - passenger van to help transport students and volunteers between the remote bases .\nsee how some people in sub - saharan africa find water where none is available , and what maranatha is doing about it .\nwatch full episodes of maranatha mission stories , our weekly half - hour television program about our work around the world . learn more\nwe love talking about maranatha , and we would love any opportunity to share our mission with your community . if you think your church or school would benefit from a maranatha sabbath , simply send us an invitation . we will consider the dates and talk to you about the possibilities . the most common maranatha event is a sabbath program , where we send a speaker or a team to your church for worship . we\u2019ll work with you to create a program that meets your needs while sharing the mission of maranatha .\ntake a look into the heart of missions with maranatha mission stories , a television series that will touch your life . in each episode , viewers will join maranatha on a half - hour adventure around the world to witness the exciting growth of the gospel message .\ndirectors and other volunteersdirectors and other volunteers should submit concerns in writing directly to the chair of the executive committee . contact information for the chair of the executive committee may be obtained from the general vice president .\nwe plan to increase our capacity to construct more churches and schools that will meet the needs of church growth and to involve more volunteers in both construction and wider outreach opportunities connected with these projects .\n\u201ci believe that maranatha was the instrument that god used in an incredible way so that a church building would be a reality . \u201d\nthe yellowknife project was an important moment in maranatha ' s history and the church continues to be a positive influence in the community .\nall maranatha projects are short - term trips lasting anywhere from 10 - 14 days . maranatha does not offer long - term service opportunities . for long - term opportunities through the seventh - day adventist church , we recommend that you visit www . hesaidgo . org .\nit\u2019s normal to feel nervous about sending your teen to another country alone . to ease the anxiety , maranatha does our best to provide lots of information and ways to connect with fellow travelers . and at the destination airport , our staff will be waiting for volunteers at the airport to escort them to home base . tips for the traveling minor :\nfrom large multi - classroom structures to simple one - day school classrooms , maranatha is strengthening community and changing lives through education . learn more\noutpost centers international ( oci ) is an umbrella organization whose mission is to maintain a network of adventist lay ministries around the world . oci ministries impact people through health , education , media , and evangelism . asi funds will help to purchase a facility for a lifestyle center to serve the secular jewish people .\nonce you are confirmed for an open team project , you will book your flight to arrive during the time frame noted in the flight guidelines on the project detail page and information packet . these guidelines are provided so that you can fly with the airline of your choice . after booking your flight , you will send your itinerary to maranatha , and we will make sure there are representatives to meet you at the airport at your destination . maranatha representatives will be wearing the maranatha project t - shirt , or they will be holding placards with the maranatha logo . if you are delayed , be sure to communicate your new arrival time with the maranatha office , and we send our representative your new itinerary .\nmaranatha is a responsive organization that fulfills requests for construction assistance . each project is carefully considered for need and long - term impact . learn more\neveryone at maranatha is passionate about our mission to provide urgently needed churches through volunteer service . meet the people who make it happen . learn more\nas a non - profit organization , maranatha relies on your financial support to fulfill the mission to share the gospel around the world through construction .\ngilberto araujo , vice - president of the adventist church in southern africa shares an update on the need and impact of maranatha work in angola .\ncoinciding with a new large - scale effort in mozambique , maranatha beings drilling wells in june where we build churches and schools in the country .\nto broaden the impact of the work , maranatha organizes short - term mission trips . averaging about 10 - 14 days , these mission projects mobilize volunteers who are willing to fund their own travel and lodging for a life - changing service experience . once there , volunteers not only work on the construction site but also organize service activities , such as medical clinics and educational programs for children . the mission experience can have a transformative effect on a volunteer . from exposure to a new culture and society to a deep spiritual growth , people return changed and ready to positively impact their own communities at home .\nyour travel expenses can also be tax - deductible . volunteers will receive a letter acknowledging their service on the trip . talk with a tax - consultant for more information about your travel expenses and your tax deductions for volunteer service .\nfunded and implemented by adra international , the classrooms will be constructed in partnership with mvi , a worldwide organization with a focus on constructing buildings such as school classrooms , orphanages , homes , clinics and hospitals . the structure of the classrooms will follow maranatha\u2019s \u201cone day school\u201d model . these steel - walled classrooms have been designed for warm environments , ensuring each classroom is properly ventilated with large windows and strategically placed vents , and features white colored roofs to reflect the sun\u2019s rays .\nspread the mission of maranatha by reading , watching , and sharing our stories . from news updates to mission events , find the latest information here .\nreiner moreno is passionate about taking the gospel into the jungle of costa rica and maranatha is supporting these small congregations by constructing one - day churches .\nmore than twenty years ago maranatha built the piedra linda church in the dominican republic . today it continues to grow and impact lives in the community .\ncurrently , maranatha has received over 100 , 000 church building requests , a number the organization can better handle with recent equipment purchases , leadership said .\njoin our mailing list to receive the volunteer , our magazine ; e - newsletters ( maranatha matters ) , and information about how you can get involved .\ncome along for an adventure of a lifetime with your young adult peers . watch this for a glimpse into maranatha ' s young adult and collegiate projects .\nmaranatha builds 110 houses in dominica ( led by roger hatch ) and 160 houses in the dominican republic ( led by vanvanden heuvel ) following hurricane david .\nmaranatha is a non - profit organization , supported by donations . we do not have scholarship money available to help participants who wish to join our projects .\ntherefore , all members of organization staff , directors and other volunteers are encouraged to report possible fraudulent , abusive , discriminatory , or dishonest conduct ( i . e . , to act as a\u201cwhistleblower\u201d ) , pursuant to the procedures set forth below .\nin 1973 , maranatha organized a large - scale project in yellowknife , canada , to build a church . nearly two dozen small planes flew into the northwest territories , and the event caught the attention of adventist church leadership . maranatha was brought into the spotlight , and the concept gained traction in the public eye .\nin 2008 , maranatha unveiled the one - day church , a church frame and roof kit designed to be built in a day . made of galvanized steel , easy to construct , and relatively affordable , the one - day church concept caught fire . two years later , maranatha launched the one - day school .\nreal people are making an impact for christ all over the world in their hometowns or across the ocean . join host dick duerksen each week on an adventure around the world to witness the exciting growth of the gospel message . from stories about villages transformed by a church building to profiles on volunteers who have put missions at the center of their lives , maranatha mission stories celebrates the transforming power of service .\na few years later , maranatha embarked on a project in the dominican republic that changed the organization\u2019s approach to construction . at the urging of a board member , noble organized a multi - church construction approach in the dominican republic . in 1992 , 1 , 200 volunteers converged on the capital of santo domingo to construct 25 urgently needed churches . the effort was a huge success and a watershed moment for maranatha . from that moment on , the organization moved from doing a couple of projects a year to concentrating efforts to build multiple churches in each country it entered .\ngive your church or school the adventure of a lifetime by organizing a mission trip through maranatha ! we\u2019ll help you organize an extraordinary service experience for your group .\nthroughout the 1990\u2019s , thousands of people got involved with maranatha projects . partnering with the adventist world church , large - scale projects were completed in numerous countries .\nthe resulting increase in infrastructure met a crucial need for congregations around the globe . additionally , maranatha introduced many church and school groups to short - term missions .\nmaranatha is a responsive organization , and we only work where we have been invited . requests must come from seventh - day adventist church leadership within the region . once a request is received , maranatha meets with the leadership to discuss scope , financial needs , logistics of doing construction in the country , and volunteer opportunities .\nresidents of the coastal area around chiclayo , peru , have five brand new seventh - day adventist churches . built by 182 volunteers from canada , peru and the united states , the churches were part of the 16th annual ultimate workout mission trip , sponsored by\nforty - two projects were chosen to receive grants from the special offering gathered at the 2015 asi international convention in spokane , washington . each project will receive a designated amount , and three will additionally receive a portion of the offering overflow . the offering goal is $ 1 , 475 , 000 . use the online donation link above to support these and previous years\u2019 projects .\nadventist health international , headquartered in loma linda , california , assists adventist hospitals around the world . since 1902 , this nonprofit corporation has been helping treat the physical and spiritual needs of both the poor and the powerful . malamulo hospital in malawi is in desperate need of upgrades due to water damage and age . this year\u2019s project funds will go toward these badly needed upgrades .\noutpost centers international ( oci ) is an umbrella organization whose mission is to maintain a network of adventist lay ministries around the world . oci ministries impact people through health , education , media , and evangelism . asi funds will assist the china union mission to further its health outreach efforts for adults and children so that its programs can be replicated across the country over time .\nthirty - six projects were chosen to receive grants from the special offering gathered at the 2016 asi international convention in phoenix , arizona . each project will receive a designated amount , and three will additionally receive a portion of the offering overflow . the offering goal is $ 1 , 512 , 000 . use the online donation link above to support these and previous years\u2019 projects .\nmaranatha has found that a church structure is invaluable to a congregation\u2019s success . \u201can established church building enhances membership retention and provides a permanent adventist presence in the community , \u201d says don noble , maranatha\u2019s president . \u201cwith the one - day church program , we are able to provide many , many more churches to places in need . \u201d\nwith just two physicians , three nurses and two assistants , volunteers at the chiclayo clinic saw more than 1 , 300 patients during the ultimate workout . kristi joiner , a 19 - year - old emergency medical technician from nebraska , noted the importance of getting involved ."]}
{"id": 55714, "summary": [{"text": "alaba international market is an electronics market located in ojo , lagos state , nigeria .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "it is the largest electronics market in nigeria .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "apart from the sales of electronic products , the markets also deals in the repair of home appliances .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the market and its wide range of business activities gives opportunities to electronics and electrical engineers who specialized in the repair of faulty home appliances to transact businesses with dealers electronics .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the market is opened on a daily basis except on sundays and public holidays .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "this daily business transactions and popularity has attracted new investors and electronics dealers across africa thereby expanding the market size and population with significant effects on the economy of lagos state . ", "topic": 24}], "title": "alaba international market", "paragraphs": ["alaba international market , alaba lagos . - ojo , lagos , nigeria | facebook\ntoday alaba international market ( electronics ) stands tall among all organized markets the world over .\nalaba online is an ecommerce platform strictly for alaba int ' l market vendors .\nalaba international market nigeria @ f876 , alaba international market , ojo alaba , lagos . , ojo , lagos , ojo | nigeria directory | a list of nigerian businesses , organisations , firms and companies | nigeria yellow pages\na three - story building has collapsed at ilufe road , alaba international market , ojo lagos on tuesday .\nif your purpose of being here is to locate alaba international market in lagos then definitely you are at the right article . on this article we going to look at step by step how to locate alaba international market in lagos state for the sake of newbies going to alaba international market for the very first time to purchase or trade .\nalaba international market is said to be the largest electronics market in africa where all major international brands of electronics and allied products are offered for sale . the market occupies a location that is approximately 2km by 1km in ojo .\nalaba international market ( electronics ) took off at its new location in alaba , ojo , on april 18 1978 . the area then was a forest but the dogged efforts of the founding fathers of this market saw the forest give way to a modern market which has become international in all respects .\nalaba international market ( electronics ) is the largest electronics market in africa where all major international brands of electronics and allied products are offered for sale . the market situates in lagos , the economic hub of nigeria and the commercial nerve - center of commerce in africa .\nit means i am heading for alaba . alaba int ' l has no comparison\nin nigeria , resellers from almost all major cities come to alaba international market ( electronics ) for their supply of electronics and allied products .\npls can i get any fairly used 42 inches ( tokumbo ) plasma tv of any product in alaba international market and at what cost . ?\nthe lagos state government decided to relocate the market again . it was split in two , one half moved to mile 12 in ketu and the other half was moved to alaba in ojo , now known as alaba international market ( electronics ) .\nnal market ojo lagos is a great market in west africa . so i invite other internatio\nhi all , i ' m comming to lagos to do some intial research on an possible art project involving alaba international market - a place that ' s supposed to be the biggest second hand electronics market in africa .\ny where given to everybody in nigeria . i start my journey in alaba market as a servant bu\ncrisis is currently brewing at the alaba international market , ojo , lagos , following an alleged fraud in the recent chairmanship election conducted at the electrical section of the market . there are fears in the market following the result of the purported election which many traders alleged was hijacked and conducted in a manner that was far from the constitutional requirements of the general electrical dealers association , alaba .\njoining arinze , olikagu and nweke , he asked the court to stop them from parading or super imposing their chairmanship candidate on him or other aggrieved members of the general electrical dealers association , alaba international market , lagos .\nthe guiding philosophy of the management of this market , led by chief emeka dike ( ohamadike ) , is to ensure that business in this market is conducted unfettered by any compelling factors save for act of god . those who wish to take up shops or who wish to showcase their brands or brand images are free and welcomed . manufacturers who are seeking markets for their quality products can find ready market in alaba international market ( electronics ) .\ndirections from some popular location of lagos to alaba international market : we are sorry we won\u2019t be able to list all location of lagos but just the most popular areas . also note that there might be other more better short cut from your location to alaba international apart from the once we listed below , but for better understanding of every one , and for the sake of newbies , we recommend going through this direction below .\nd goods to pollute the market to have a change of heart . finally , i would also like the market to upgrade its security network considerin\nif you reside within alaba international area and its axis then feel free to send your email address and phone no to 09079733338 , 08091835409 or come with your cv and means of identification with 2 passport photograph to b847 alaba int\u2019l mkt on thursday , 20th february .\ngiven the inability of nigeria\u2019s security agencies to contain the menace of terrorism in the north , which may be threatening the peace of other states and communities in nigeria , traders in alaba international market , ojo , today held a security awareness and disaster prevention conference .\nthe market is managed by dedicated men of integrity who ensure that no customer is short changed by any seller in the market . security is assured and any dissatisfied customer can contact the market task force personnel who will readily assist such customer .\n* as obosi leads igbo coalition for apc by joseph undu alaba international market was temporary shutdown , thursday , when traders came out en - mass to welcome a former chairman of the market , chief azubuike ekwerekwu , who led members of igbo coalition in all progressive congress apc to solicit for massive support for the party in ojo local government area of lagos state .\nthe market occupies a land area approximately 2km by 1km on the ojo igbede road . the on - going reconstruction work in lagos by the action governor , alhaji babatunde raji fashola , makes a drive to alaba international market ( electronics ) easy and pleasurable . the market can be accessed from badagry on the badagry - oshodi - apapa expressway through iyana iba or volks ; and can also be reached from any part of lagos via mile 2 / festac town to volks .\nthe membership of the market now stands at over five thousand shops , excluding attachments and sub - shops . more than two million people transact business in this market daily .\nalaba is analogous to business . when i say\ni am off to business\n,\nthe market acts responsibly by meeting and keeping all government requirements and regulations . buyers of products from this market are assured protection of their consumer rights while manufacturers are assured of protection of their patents and copyrights .\nalaba online ( urltoken ) is recruiting smart ladies / guys for the post of vendor / marketing officers .\nit is important to state clearly that this market is known for quality and high premium products and so manufacturers of substandard products are advised to upgrade their products if they wish to be part of the action in this market .\nalaba is to a degree a den of iniquity and if you ' re doing\nunspecified research\nthere you may find yourself somewhat unwelcome . much of the imported fake products comes through this market and the traders protect their patches aggressively .\nnal market is a place you can see , touch and get quality product that will serve you better in cheaper rate .\nur leaders is able men with wisdom ' . i love alaba very much . thanks and kudos to our past chairman ' c\nwhat is today the pride of africa interms of electronics marketing started as a street market at alaka in surulere , lagos , nigeria . being a street market , its expansion / growth soon became a menace to the residents in the area and the government of the day had to step in . the market was relocated to suru but its growth spilled to the expressway , causing traffic bottleneck .\nthree thousand miles north , in lagos , nigeria , the street markets are like a swap meet on steroids . at alaba international market , porters carry stacks of stereos on their heads , barefoot haulers pull handcarts piled high with high - definition flat - panel tvs , and vendors hawk the latest cellphones and accessories from stalls fashioned out of sticks and twine . the better businesses are in pockmarked concrete structures topped with rusting sprouts of rebar . in muddy lots at the rear of the market , workers rake the moldering bric - a - brac of outdated electronics into piles and set them ablaze .\nthe nigerian equities market , on thursday rose by 65 bases points , bps on renewed bargain hunting activity with the nige . . .\nnigeria police station is not far from the market which offers additional security for buyers and sellers to do their business under peaceful environment .\nthings are cheap in alaba , according to the which product and size , you will get the real price when you get there yourself .\nmanufacturers from around the world jostle to ensure that their brands are represented in this market , and they have no regret to do so .\nlocating alaba international market from ojota lagos is not still stressful and in fact there are many ways but we are going to look at just one . the way from ojota to alaba we are going to look at is through ojota to ikeja to iyana - ipaja or ojota to ikeja to iyanoba direct . informationhood personally recommend going through ikeja for easy process . enter bus from ojota to ikeja lagos , wait till the last bus stop before coming down at ikeja . when you arrive at ikeja you need to hoop in another bus to iyanoba . i yanoba bus is likely find along the way to ikeja railway . the buses there along the road carries to iyanoba . to get yourself right , you are required ton ask bus drivers a long that road for bus going direct to iyanoba . enter iyanoba bus from ikeja , when you successfully arrive at iyanoba , then cross over to the other side and ask for alaba kekenape . enter the kekenape and tell the drive where you would want to stop , if you are going there to buy someone and you are without direction then it advisable telling the keke driver what you are going for so he will know where to drop because alaba international is huge .\nalong ikeja railway road look for a bus going to iyanoba . when you get to iyanoba then follow the step above to get to alaba , or even soon you drop at iyanoba just cross over to the other side of the express and ask where to get a kekenape ( maruwa ) to alaba .\nnote : alaba is big , so you should know where to stop , or even ask the kekenape driver where you could get what you are going for .\nthe entire members and staff of alaba online hereby wishes all her customers and prospects a merry christmas . may the joy of the season never cease in our families .\nthere ' s a golden tulip hotel in festac that might be convenient ( the former durbar hotel ) which is mid range in price , there would be accommodation in alaba but you maybe be best off staying out of the area . festac to alaba shouldn ' t be much more than an hour . if you want to stay in a more oyibo familiar area you ' d be best off in apapa ( considering access to alaba ) . there are a few good guesthouses there of varying prices .\nwe were also thinking of going to the market and taking pictures there . so drop me a line , perhaps we can meet and do something together : paul @ urltoken\nenter mile 2 bus from bolade bus stop oshodi , it cost 150 to mile 2 . when you get to mile 2 then drop and ask of iyanoba bus , we head that there is a direct alaba bus from mile 2 but haven\u2019t go through it . when you drop at iyanoba then cross the express to the other side and ask of alaba kekenapa ( maruwa ) . congrats\nin view of the fact that all electronics products , from communications , broadcasting , computers , televisions , videos , home appliances , refrigerators , musicals , video games to generators , satellite systems , general goods etc are available in this market , buyers throng this market from as far as ghana , niger , chad , togo , benin republic , east africa etc . to make their purchases .\nif you ' re buying in a nigerian market your safe as houses . i ' ve spent much time in berger looking at second hand cars . but your research might raise hackles . be careful !\nasp olajide mutairu of the ojo police station , who represented the lagos state commissioner of police , mr . umaru manko , re - assured the market of cooperative security efforts for the electrical / electronic hub .\nenter iyanoba bus and wait till the last bus stop before coming down . when you successfully arrive iyanoba , you will have to walk forward to the express . cross the express and ask of alaba kekenape . congrats\nin his speech the president of alaba amalgamated union , chief felix nwagu , thanked the leader of the team , chief ekwerekwu and leaders of igbo coalition for gracing the occasion assuring that igbos will reciprocate the gesture of the yorubas in the area .\nlocating alaba international market from agege is the most easiest among\u2019s all , this is good news to those living at agege . go to pencinima and ask where to get a bus to iyana - ipaja or iyanoba . good to tell you that you could get iyanoba direct in pencinima , it doesn\u2019t really take much time or stress at all . in the next 1 + you will be in iyanoba . when you get to iyanoba walk to the express and crose over to get alaba kekenape ( maruwa ) . if you couldn\u2019t get a direct to iyanoba bus at the time you get pencinima , definitely you have no other option than to go through iyana - ipaja . enter iyana - ipaja bus , wait till the last bus stop before coming down . when you come down walk toward the the under bridge or ask any people where you can get iyanoba bus . cross the road , to the other side and follow the road at your left hand side . if go in a little bit you will be able to see iyanoba bus , at your right , or even ask any one around there \u201cplease where can i get iyanoba bus\u201d ? . enter iyanoba bus and wait till the last bus stop . when you successfully arrived at iyanoba , walk forward the express and cross to the other side and ask for alaba kekenape ( maruwa ) . congrats\nif choose to go through iyana - ipaja then enter a bus to iyana - ipaja , when you drop at iyana - ipaja then walk toward the fly over ( under bridge ) a little bit after the fly over you will see a road at your right hand , follow the road and ask people of iyanoba bus . when you get to iyanoba walk foward to the express and cross over to the other side , again ask for alaba kekenape ( maruwa ) # 50 naira to alaba . congrats\ndo you have any idea how much plasma tv could cost me in alaba , currently at the state of nigeria economic , i want to know if there is any reasob of coming there or just leave it for now . because i live at ibadan\nfrom your location get a bus to iyanoba , by the time you drop at iyanoba you will need to cross over to the other side that if you have been drop at the side you are required to cross . the best way to know if you are going to cross or not is asking someone around where you where drop e . g \u201cplease where do i enter to kekenape ( maruwa ) to alaba\u201d ? this question will help you to where you could enter kekenape ( maruwa ) to alaba . congrats\nother ancillary products and / or services to be found in this market include financial services such as banking , mortgage banking , microfinance , stock broking , investment consulting , etc . others are office service facilities such as photocopy shops , telephone booths , cyber caf\u00e9 , secretarial services center etc .\nthe market is located in ojo - a town on the western outskirts of lagos ( close to the benin border highway ) . i will probably want to spend some time there . the question is - would it be possible to find any acomodation in ojo so i won ' t have to spent hours commuting there from central lagos ? is it a good idea to stay there security - wise ? the closest hotel i found online is in festac town - is it a good idea to stay there ? is there any acommodation in badagry - is this an ok place to stay ? and finally do you think the alaba market will be a reasonably safe place to explore ? i ' ve been to some places in west africa and some other moderately dangerous spots around the world , so i feel pretty much confident , but i just want to make sure this is not one of those totally - no - go areas where you get robbed just after you enter .\nthis is all we could cover on this article and if we notice any reason to update this article we will not hesitate to do that . with time we will be able to cover many location . but for now if your location is not listed above and it still seem to you difficult location alaba international market from your location then use the comment bus so we can put you through . thank you for being here . all you have read here and more is the purpose of this blog to get people accurate information . we also get you the right people to do business with . if you are dealing with any business which is not listed here definitely you are at your own risk . to confirm if the business you are dealing has been reviews legitimate and worth dealing with , you should ask the business owner to provide his reviewed url link to confirmed we have reviewed the business legal and out of fault . our reviewed to business and products are completely free even in most cases without the notice of the business or product owner , but if the owner of a company , business or product contact us with his product or business we could find more about it and give the business a trail without the business owner noticing it us then give accurate information about that business , products , services or company .\nyou have two ways option going to alaba from oshodi , the first way is going through iyana - ipaja and the second way is through mile 2 , this two option has their advantage and disadvantage . the easiest way is going through mile 2 but it happened to be more expensive , and most time there is lot of traffic along mile 2 way . if you choose to go through mile 2 way then follow this step .\nlocating where you haven\u2019t been before could be sometime stressful and if didn\u2019t get proper direction , you might end up missing your way , which is more stressful and burning of much money on transport . we knew every one are not at the same location , so we are going to look at it from different angle which gonna be helpful to many , but all the same we are not going to be taking if from closes by which we assume you could easily locate your way to alala international if you are closes by with just the help of asking your neighbors . please we want you to know that this article is a bit long due to our mind of covering diligent vital part of it .\nsitting in his air - conditioned showroom , james ezeifeoma laughs at the cacophony . he doesn ' t extol the disorder , but says it takes time to harness growth . twenty years back , ezeifeoma ' s business was a crude kiosk in the bush . today his firm is one of the largest importers of name - brand electronics in west africa .\nbecause our market is haphazard and informal , people think we are criminal ,\nhe says .\nbut we play a very big role in the global economy .\nsimilarly more than half the workers of the world - - or 1 . 8 billion people - - now earn their wages in unauthorized street markets and other businesses that are not registered , not licensed and not counted in official employment statistics . the number of people in these firms will grow to two - thirds of the global workforce by 2020 , according to the organisation for economic co - operation and development , a think tank devoted to fostering free market institutions . there ' s no government , no daddy warbucks , no corporate conglomerate that can rival this scale of job creation .\naggrieved members of the association and a candidate , joseph emeziem , who contested election , are currently taking steps to ensure that normalcy was restored and a new election conducted . emeziem also has asked the chief magistrate court , badagry to stop the electoral committee of the general electrical dealers association from recognizing or swearing in felis nwagu as the association\u2019s chairman .\naccording to the legal action brought under sections 349 ( 1 ) , ( 2 ) and 35 of the administration of criminal justice law of lagos state , against messrs felis nwagu , chinedu arinze , obiora olikagu and nwune david nweke filed by o . a henry , the claimant told the court that the purported kangaroo election conducted by the defendants and said to have been won by nwagu was contrary to the proviso of the association\u2019s constitution , and undemocratic .\nemeziem , contended that the said choice of chairman elect , nwagu , via election that is unacceptable if sworn in as threatened by the defendants , would portend chaos and breach of peace . contending the position of chairman elect by general consensus of the forum members , emeziem alerted the court of threats to his life by the defendants . \u201cl strongly believe that the defendants and their agents have the capability to carry out the threat to eliminate me and other aggrieved members of our association unless this honourable court restrains them , \u201demeziem said .\nemeziem prayed the court for an order of injunction restraining the electoral committee under the auspices of the association from recognising or swearing - in nwagu as the association\u2019s chairman . he further urged the court for an order to restrain the purported chairman elect , nwagu from parading himself as a chairman of the association .\nas at press time , the defendants were said to have been served with the court processes but no appearance has been entered on their behalf . in his affidafit of urgency , the complainant deposed to an oath attaching documents marked as exhibits , where he posited among other things that he paid the sum of n150 , 000 . 00 for the electoral forms and was duly qualified to stand for the association\u2019s election .\ncomments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of vanguard newspapers or any employee thereof .\npresident muhammadu buhari is the first nigerian leader to appoint individuals reportedly close to him into the inec whi . . .\nnimses is launching in nigeria . the app is not just another icon for your screen . this is a wallet full of every minute . . .\nthe all progressives congress , apc has rebuffed the rebellion of the buba galadima led reformed all progressives congres . . .\nfifty years ago , a young man fighting on the side of biafra during the civil war entered record books when a saladine ar . . .\n\u201cpopulation is only a strength if it is well educated , healthy , the economy has the capacity to provide them with employ . . .\na genuine hero of democracy should be one who consistently engages in activities that promote democratic culture and ins . . .\nit is hate speech against the police for people to read negative meanings to the subject as if the allowances were embez . . .\nwe should put things in their proper perspective in order to tackle them headlong . nigeria should stop apportioning blam . . .\nthis is the decade of the do - it - yourself city . already more than 800 million people - - almost one in seven inhabitants of the planet - - live in shantytowns , often in tar - paper shacks without water , sewers or electricity . there ' s no government , no donald trump or other real estate mogul anywhere on the globe with the means or desire to build enough homes to make these communities disappear . instead they will grow by 16 , 000 people per day , the u . n . has projected in its\nstate of the world ' s cities 2010 / 2011\nreport , to hit a total of 889 million in 2020 .\nso the future belongs to the people in the world ' s sprawling shantytowns and burgeoning street markets . over the coming decade , squatters and informal businesses will key their own economic advancement .\nin the u . s . and europe , too , street businesses will scale up through the decade . though the mainstream economy will continue to stagnate through 2015 , these moonlighting operations will emerge as a powerful economic engine , helping people survive and thrive during the economic turmoil .\nby the start of the 2020s the combined economic might of the world ' s quasi - legal , diy businesses and communities will rival the total economic output of the united states , and they will represent our planet ' s best hope for egalitarian growth and sustainable economic development .\nrobert neuwirth is the author of shadow cities : a billion squatters , a new urban world . his new book , stealth of nations , chronicles the global growth of the informal economy and is due out in 2011 .\nduring the occasion , chief ekwerekwu popularly called obosi spoke of the need for igbo in the area to take the election serious by given their votes for the ruling apc in the state stating that the importance of their investments in the area cannot be over emphasised .\nhe emphasised the need to identify with the party reminding them that where your treasure is remains where your mind should be .\nin his speech , chairman of igbo coalition in apc , chief chris ekwilo , appreciated the leader of the party in the area for carrying igbos along by given them the coveted post of vice chairman of the council in the person of mrs . edna uche ubosi and enjoined them to reciprocate the noble gesture by the yorubas by giving their block votes to the party .\nin the same vein , chairman of the election committee , uchenna nnadozie also enjoined everyone to leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the party emerged the winner .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nnigeria ' s premier center of commerce . . . . . . . .\nbecome e - commerce compliant in the next couple of years . to this end , the\nplay any song old or latest on your phone with\nseroplay\nmusic player app , it ' s easy , fun & free , click to download on playstore now .\nthe word of god the heart of men is full of evil and entitled to destruction , except for those whose heart is for god . check your ways now .\nif you couldn\u2019t find iyanoba bus direct at ikeja to iyanoba , then you are required to go through short ways . go down to ikeja railway , get a bus going to iyana - ipaja , drop at iyana - ipaja and walk through bottom of the bridge ( fly over ) , just a bit from the under bridge there is a road by your left hand side , follow the road and ask for iyanoba bus , or even if you have intelligent ears you should be able to hear driver shouting iyanoba soon as you enter through the road front a bit .\nif you have a business you would want us to reviewed to gain people trust if your business worth it then you can email us as it free to reviewed all business , persons , products , services . note you have not legal act of telling us what to write about you business if submitting business , or products or services for reviewed . we will writing here accurate information of what we find in your business , product or service without compromising . we don\u2019t accept payment from any business to write positively , this means we write what we notice after manually review of the businesses , people and product . this could improve your business if it legit , trustworthy , accurate to promise etc , because millions of people trust on our reviews on businesses , people , product\u2019s and services .\nbringing you the right informations . touching every corner , exposing the true facts . yes ! it ' s\nsave my name , email , and website in this browser for the next time i comment .\nsee the winner of the lagos laughs comedy challenge season 2 . ( photos ) . . .\ni love lagos is about the city of lagos , nigeria . africa ' s own big apple . a vibrant mega - city and confluence of people always on the go with a can - do way of life .\ni love lagos is a privately sponsored socio - economic development initiative of ibile foundation ltd / gte .\nchina , such as phone battery , charger , cable , power bank and pouch .\npayment solutions whereas customers can pay with their atm card for any goods purchased .\nng them . by having a website you can skip that entirely . your potential customers can find out about you and any of your products online . if you get most of your business through networking\nor contacted a company , online in the last 12 months . so by not having a website , you will be missing out on a big piece of the pie .\nhave you tried getting a business loan recently ? it\u2019s not easy , but if you try and the bank manager asks to see your website , you better have a pretty good one . it doesn\u2019t just stop with the bank , the perceived value of your business will be lower in everyone\u2019s\ny thousands of people are going to see it . you are able to influence people\u2019s decisions and educate them .\nyou know that great feeling you get when people recognize your work ? well , by having a website you can show off what you do and take pride in your work .\nthat\u2019s right ! when it comes to writing the content for your website you are going to revisit things about your business that you haven\u2019t in years . you will most likely reassess your business goals .\never wanted to start a business ? well , now you can do it with virtual space . in fact , by using some free website providers you don\u2019t have to pay a penny .\n7 without any supervision or need to lock it up . you can always be there for your customers .\nthe internet has opened up a whole new world of marketing that didn\u2019t exist before . your website can attract new business by using a whole host of low cost marketing techniques\nyou can greatly reduce the cost of customer support by have a ticketing system , or even just an faq on your website . i can think of about 5 companies off the top of my head that streamline\ni know there are other ways to do this , but by having a website you can have your email . it is more profession\nal and easier to remember . i know you love your gmail or yahoo mail , but it doesn\u2019t really resonate with customers .\ni know that sounds a bit far out , but it is true . you can run really cheap press releases online about your business , but to do it you will require a website . in fact , i have had clients who were absolute nobodies get one million views on youtube because of online press releases .\nthe best answer to \u201cwhy do i need a website ? \u201d would be that you can stick it to the man . it is the easiest way to quit your job and earn a living .\ns , science or animals ? well , then you have a business idea just waiting to happen . the internet has room for an unlimited number of niche blogs that can attract traffic and revenue . just pick something you love and start writing about it .\non a little side note , if you own a website you get to call yourself a \u2018web master\u2019 . pretty cool ! but reason # 16 for \u2018why i need a website\u2019 is that you can easily make new business and personal connection\ns with other website owners . this can lead to extra streams of income for you !\nhave you ever been in an argument with someone and said \u201cwell , i have written an article about that on my website , and actually , that isn\u2019t the case . \u201d it feels great ! for some reason people don\u2019t want to argue with you if you\u2019ve written about something on your website . it also gives you a place where you can voice your opinion without judgment . if someone leaves you a comment you don\u2019t like you can just drag it over to the spam folder .\nfrom your boss or company lawyer . ash ambridge drops the \u2018f - bomb\u2019 all the time because she can , and no else is asking her to stop . now she has a world class business with thousands of customers .\nbeautiful website with a solid strategy behind it you can smash the big guys to pieces . you have no chance of building bigger skyscraper\ns , but your website can break down the perceived wall between you and them .\ny with anyone . you can provide the ultimate proof that you are , in fact , the realest of all deals ( couldn\u2019t resist that phrase ) .\ni bet you didn\u2019t see this one coming . i have been harping on about how a website can help your business , but it can help you personally\ntrusted service is what you ' ll get here . curb the stress of getting sub - standa\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nthe electrical dealers association of nigeria [ edan ] organized a lecture to keep its members in the heavily - congested hub of electrical and electronics components in lagos on alert in view of the fact that some of the security attacks have been achieved through the use of devices with electronic / electrical components .\nchairman of the edan , engineer paul chijioke okenwa in his address , advised dealers in electrical items to consider themselves as their own security , noting various leaders in the country have made efforts but failed to make peace prevail .\n\u201cthe quest for peace has been illusive and a mirage , \u201d he said .\nokenwa stated that the activities of the dreaded islamic sect in the nation has affected the confidence of communities and has necessitated everyone to be on watch , regardless of whether the crisis has reached a particular vicinity or not .\n\u201cthe activities of boko haram , kidnappers , communal clashes , cultism , religious bigotry , armed robbery , etc have eroded peace in this nation that people are suspicious of their next door neighbor , \u201d said okenwa .\nsheikh gumi : you can ' t change buhari . . . even the person in the other room can ' t get ideas into his head\nurltoken is an outstanding , groundbreaking news website that encourages citizen journalists to report ongoing corruption and government malfeasance in africa . using photos , text , and video dynamically , the site informs and prompts concerned african citizens and activists globally to act , denouncing officially - sanctioned corruption , the material impoverishment of its citizenry , defilement of the environment , and the callous disregard of the democratic principles enshrined in the constitution .\nthe building which was said to consist of 8 blocks of flats caved in the early hours of today .\naccording to the general manager of the lagos state emergency management agency ( lasema ) , adesina tiamiyu , investigation conducted at the scene revealed that the building had shown some signs of being distressed .\nthe agency adds that no lives were lost nor injuries sustained in the incident , while operations by lasema and other bodies are ongoing to prevent any secondary incident .\nblock 58 , suite 18 , festac extension , amuwo odofin ind . scheme , amuwo odofin , lagos .\nhi there , we use cookies to improve your experience on our website . you can update your settings by clicking the privacy policy link at the bottom of the page .\ni ' ll be in lagos from 22 june till 7th - if anybody feels like having a beer it will be great .\ni ' ve never been to ojo or badagry , but i ' ve been to many places in nigeria and finding a hotel in the country is never a problem . larger towns and cities usually have a selection of better hotels , with 24 - hour generators , ac , and so on , and ( since you sound like you ' re looking for more high - end stuff ) , nearly anyone in town will be able to name you the town ' s top hotels . online is not necessarily the best place to look for nigerian hotels though . i can ' t imagine that staying in these places is anymore dangerous than staying in , say , lagos , but as i ' ve never been , what do i know .\nlearn all about the island of awaji , the largest island in japan ' s inland sea . \u4e00\u756a\u5927\u5207\u306a\u3053\u3068\u306f\u76ee\u306b\u898b\u3048\u306a\u3044\u3002\nthe art scene is very much word of mouth . stay in bogobiri guest house on raymond njoku st , off awolowo road sw ikoyi ; get to qunitessence bookshop in falomo shopping centre ( walking distance from bogonbiri ) & also get to terra kultur restaurant & gallery on temiyu savage , victoria island . they sometimes have stage plays in the hall at the rear .\nhi , im a photographer in lagos at this moment and stay till the 2nd of july . we may help u with some things over here as i know lots of local people .\ni want emails from lonely planet with travel and product information , promotions , advertisements , third - 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{"id": 55719, "summary": [{"text": "catalina is one of the oldest clothing manufacturers in california .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "their history began in 1907 , as bentz knitting mills , a small manufacturer of underwear and sweaters .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "the name was changed to pacific knitting mills in 1912 , accompanied by the introduction of swimwear to their existing knit lines .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "the third and final name change came in 1928 , to catalina . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "catalina swimwear", "paragraphs": ["now the swimwear designer is on her own at bikini guru , still making those frequent swimwear presentations .\ncatalina swimwear , inspired by sunny california and the leading ladies in hollywood , compliments your summer wardrobe with savings that suit your style .\nwomen ' s catalina two - piece bikini swimwear top large 11 - 13 bottom medium 7 - 9 black and white . light padded top .\nthe label is named after a real person , anne cole . the veteran swimwear executive launched the brand in 1982 after working in marketing and sales for years for her father , fred cole , who founded cole of catalina and catalina swimwear . anne cole , now in her late 80s , retired from the swimwear industry several years ago , but she still lives in beverly hills .\n70 ' s catalina swimsuit / swimwear : 70s - catalina - mens blue background polyester cotton blend with nylon liner swim shorts . solid color with white stripes and hem slits on the sides , and a drawstring waistband .\nretro 1980 ' s swimsuit / swimwear ( catalina ) : 80s - catalina - womens aqua blue background cotton polyester blend swim shorts with elastic waistband , full nylon brief lining , front side entry pockets with white trim down the side seams .\ndesigning swimwear and running a swimwear company are worlds apart . so why shouldn\u2019t a swimwear designer\u2019s studio be a world apart from corporate headquarters ? many are . the corporate suits may be in manhattan , but the bathing suits are on the beach , particularly in california . california has spawned some of the greatest historic names in swimwear\u2014catalina , cole of california , tyr and ocean pacific . that\u2019s why several swimwear designers whose corporate headquarters are on the east coast have set up shop not far from the pacific ocean . it\u2019s the perfect spot to inhale the sea air and soak up inspiration . three swimwear designers share how they work thousands of miles away from their bosses and still get the job done .\nnwt one collections by catalina bikini bottom . color coral freeze . tie sides .\nonce a month , kenney flies to new york for back - to - back meetings on seventh avenue with gary silverman , executive vice president at anne cole swimwear , and meredith glasser , vice president of sales at anne cole swimwear .\nallyn has spent nearly 30 years tracking swimwear trends . after studying at brooks college in long beach , calif . , and the university of california , los angeles , her first job in the swimwear industry was at apparel ventures in gardena , calif . she started out as a piece - goods buyer , becoming familiar with the vast world of fabric salespeople and swimwear resources . then marvin goodman , the swimwear company\u2019s founder , gave her a chance to help design swimsuits .\nvintage 80s swimsuit / swimwear : 80s - catalina - mens red background polyester and cotton , nylon brief lined swim trunks with tie off waistline , white piped trim and inset right hip pocket with zip top closure .\nvintage catalina fifties swimsuit / swimwear : 50s - catalina - mens faded navy blue background cotton swim shorts with drawstring waistband , full cotton thermal brief lining and a button down flapped coin pocket on the right front hip . tiny pinhead size navy blue spot on the back rear ( not very noticeable ) .\nlast year , real estate investor statewide acquisitions corporation purchased downtown la\u2019s historic catalina swimwear building with plans to repurpose the 1920s - era industrial structure as a live - work complex with a bit of ground - floor commercial space .\ncatalina black bathing swimsuit 1 piece polka dot ruched , adorable catalina black swimsuit with white polka dots , builded in bra , adjustable shoulder strap , ruched in each side for slimming effects , lined .\nafter nearly seven years of designing bathing suits at apparel ventures , allyn moved over to authentic fitness / warnaco , which had a number of swimwear labels such as anne cole , cole of catalina , catalina , calvin klein and speedo . she worked primarily on the juniors line sunset beach as well as the oscar de la renta and cole of california labels .\ncatalina 40 ' s vintage swimsuit / swimwear : 40s - catalina - mens dusty moss green background cotton classic style swim shorts . an embroidered design on the left leg , a button flap right front key pocket , mesh knit liner and elastic drawstring waistband . there is a minor mend on the waist and on the pocket , a few scattered faint tiny spots .\n, it adds a splash of color to your collection of summer swimwear . it ' s made of soft polyester with just the right amount . . .\nallyn\u2019s principal client as a freelance designer is a & h sportswear , the 77 - year - old swimwear and sportswear company in pennsylvania owned by the waldman family . the company is famous for its miraclesuit label as well as other misses swimwear brands , such as mainstream , cyberswim , penbrooke and eco swim .\ncomplete the look with this keyhole side scoop bottom from the collection by catalina line . this popular bottom silhouette provide\ncatalina one piece bathing suit . built - in bra . tummy lined . size s ( 4 - 6 ) .\nthis high waisted bottom from collections by catalina will elevate your style this summer . it features strappy side detail with ta\nkenney is one of a number of swimwear designers who have opted to keep their design studios close to the beach instead of grabbing a corner in the corporate headquarters .\nthis molded push up cup bandeau top from collections by catalina will elevate your style this summer . it features crochet trim and\nthis side tie scoop bottom from collections by catalina will elevate your style this summer . it features macrame detail and gold b\nthis molded push up cup bandeau top from collections by catalina will elevate your style this summer . it features blanket stitch a\nby catalina . tiered black tankini that has back peep hole together with classic swim skirt . attached brief . slimming effect .\nsummer long . the cute and conservative design provides control in the front and good coverage all over . the catalina . . .\nlook great by the pool or catch some waves with this collections by catalina solid coral freeze swim brief . gold toned and silver\nplus size tankini . top ties at neck . ruffle top from collections by catalina . bottoms are blue . inseam : 3\n.\nstep out in style this summer with the collections by catalina women ' s tropical sketch side tie bikini bottom . the fashionable an\nthe catalina women ' s crochet bandeaukini top lets you enjoy chic fashion at the pool or the beach . it features a geometric crochet\ntankini top . collections by catalina . watercolor floral . built - in shelf bra . shell : 82 % nylon 18 % spandex .\ncatalina halter tankini swimsuit top . for beach , cruise , resort , pool , vacation . colors : white , light and royal blue , aqua , pink . 3 rows of ruffles attached to the lining . label : catalina : xl ( 16 - 18 ) .\nthe idea of working out of new york was out of the question for swimwear designer rod beattie , whose label bleu / rod beattie was bought early this year by new york\u2013based amerex group .\naround this time , beattie was approached by a . h . schreiber\u2014a new york company whose swimwear labels include longitude , badgley mischka , delta burke and sirena\u2014to join forces and launch his own label with them . that was at the end of 2010 . this year , a . h . schreiber sold the brand to amerex , known more for its line of coats and jackets rather than swimwear . but the company is trying to round out its apparel offerings to cover all seasons . other swimwear labels it owns or produces include red carter , jessica simpson and jones new york .\nnt for your swim wardrobe . catalina offers many tankini tops to pair with this trendy & fashion forward swim skirt . get . . .\nthis catalina women ' s crochet skirted swimsuit bottom offers a versatile choice for hanging out at the pool or on the beach . the c\nthis catalina women ' s crochet brief swimsuit bottom offers a versatile choice for hanging out at the pool or on the beach . the cut\nthe catalina women ' s crochet bandeaukini top lets you enjoy chic fashion at the pool or the beach . it features a tribal crochet de\nyou ' ll look good whether coming or going all season long wearing the catalina women ' s solid crochet skirted bottom . cute and sassy\ncollections by catalina features elevated essentials to reinvent your style this summer . styles come with details like amazing prints , sequins , embroidery and beading .\nthe catalina women ' s solid side tie bikini bottom offers a versatile choice for hanging out at the pool or on the beach . the cute\nthis catalina women ' s ruched skirted swim bottom offers a versatile choice for hanging out at the pool or on the beach . the cute a\nmore than one year ago , allyn decided that after decades of designing at some of the top swimwear companies in california and new york , she was ready to venture out on her own as a freelancer .\neighties vintage swimsuit / swimwear : 80s - catalina - mens light yellow background polyester cotton blend totally 80s swim shorts with elastic drawstring waistband , full nylon brief lining , tan trim along the side seams and leg openings , a right front button closure flapped patch pocket on the right front hip and a red , white and navy blue - catalina - patch on the left leg front . two super faint 1 / 8 inch spots on the back right leg opening ( not very noticeable and may lessen with additional laundry ) .\nfor beattie , it would complete the design circle . after graduating from the fashion department at otis college of art and design in los angeles , his first job in the swimwear trade was designing coverups at apparel ventures .\nshe was at authentic fitness / warnaco for seven years before taking a job with in mocean , where she worked primarily designing the xhilaration swimwear label for target . \u201ci made a presentation every six weeks , \u201d allyn recalled .\neveritt says that , while the property was in escrow last year , its current owner discovered that it was designed by william douglas lee , who later went on to design hancock park\u2019s el royale apartments and the ch\u00e2teau marmont . built for pacific knitting mills , which later became the catalina swimwear company , the building was one of many elegantly designed industrial facilities constructed in the downtown area during the early 20th century .\nwhen in mocean came knocking at the door in 2011 and asked kenney to be the chief designer for anne cole swimwear , she was thrilled . the anne cole label exudes california , and she had worked on the label many years ago .\nalready , beattie is expanding on the swimwear line . with amerex\u2019s office in shanghai , the designer is looking forward to creating more pieces such as coverups that go with his label , geared for the woman between the ages of 25 and 55 .\n70s - catalina - mens blue background polyester cotton blend with nylon liner swim shorts . solid color with white stripes and hem slits on the sides , and a drawstring waistband .\nkenney has been designing swimwear for more than 20 years . most of that time was spent creating bathing - suit styles inside corporate offices for apparel ventures , authentic fitness , lunada bay and warnaco . at warnaco , she worked on the op label until it was sold to iconix brand group in 2006 . that same year , after some urging and help by former op chief executive dick baker , kenney decided to set up an independent swimwear design studio in manhattan beach , another seaside suburb of los angeles .\n80s - catalina - womens aqua blue background cotton polyester blend swim shorts with elastic waistband , full nylon brief lining , front side entry pockets with white trim down the side seams .\n80s - catalina - mens red background polyester and cotton , nylon brief lined swim trunks with tie off waistline , white piped trim and inset right hip pocket with zip top closure .\ntankini bathing suit swim top by catalina in floral pattern of yellow , purple , green , white and black . black lined bust as well ( see pictures ) . size 12 / 14 .\nallyn is in charge of the new eco peace by aqua green label , a juniors swimsuit label debuting in july made of sustainable fabrics made of recycled plastic bottles and other materials . the fabric is being knit by one of the top swimwear fabric makers in the los angeles area .\nthe black ruffled surplice mini skirtini is by catalina . tankini nautical halter top is by cole . the empire waist bodice is black & white striped with a drawstring that ties ( just for looks ) !\nthis is a very pretty , halter style tankini top . by catalina in a size 18 / 20 . we must adhere to this policy in order to generate as much profit for our charities as possible .\nkenney doesn\u2019t have to go far for inspiration when she designs the tankinis , one - pieces and bikinis that make up the anne cole collection of swimwear . but the corporate headquarters of in mocean group , which owns the label , is 2 , 800 miles away in the bustling and busy world of new york .\nbleu / rod beattie is a relatively new swimwear label that hit the poolside circuit in 2011 . for several years , beattie had been working on the la blanca by rod beattie line at apparel ventures in gardena , calif . after apparel ventures founder marvin goodman died in 2009 , the company was sold to manhattan beachwear .\ncatalina 3x ribbed red one piece bathing suit , new with no tags , but still has the hygiene insert , i ended up buying a bunch of swimsuits and ended up gaining a bunch of weight . . . will take best offer\ncatalina makes this tankini top in white splashed with purple and fuschia flowers with greenery ! the halter top ties behind your head , or can be tucked inside for a strapless top . inside is a soft - cup bra with soft pads .\ncatalina makes this tankini top in white splashed with purple and fuschia flowers with greenery ! the halter top ties behind your head , or can be tucked inside for a strapless top . cup size soft cup will fit c > > d .\ncatalina black lace cover up for women in size 1x 16w . new without tags . non - smoking home ! features : v neck with silver mid chest ring drop short sleeves high waist stretch measures 33 . 5\u201d total length 17\u201d waist lying flat\n80s - catalina - mens light yellow background polyester cotton blend totally 80s swim shorts with elastic drawstring waistband , full nylon brief lining , tan trim along the side seams and leg openings , a right front button closure flapped patch pocket on the right front hip and a red , white and navy blue - catalina - patch on the left leg front . two super faint 1 / 8 inch spots on the back right leg opening ( not very noticeable and may lessen with additional laundry ) .\nquality design from catalina one piece style halter top swimsuit size m 8 / 10 . side shirring for a better look modest modern cut leg sleek look ! fabric is sleek for that great look . fabulous look . excellent new / unworn condition suit .\n50s - catalina - mens faded navy blue background cotton swim shorts with drawstring waistband , full cotton thermal brief lining and a button down flapped coin pocket on the right front hip . tiny pinhead size navy blue spot on the back rear ( not very noticeable ) .\nhere ' s a bargain : bright , bold & fun catalina tankini top in size xl ( 16 / 18 ) . bra is lightly padded ( removable pads ) with under wire support . perfect for wearing around town , boating , on the beach or in the pool .\nsize medium 7 - 9 catalina new with tags bikini bra top with push - up padding , adjustable straps , sweetheart cups , color is rich black . tiwst criss cross fabric between cups . ask questions before ordering , sale is final , no return . fast usa shipping !\nwhether you ' re swimming laps in the pool or soaking up the sun at the beach , the latest women ' s swimwear options are versatile enough for any situation . kmart carries stylish suits in an extended range of styles , so beach babes of any size can enjoy cute designs and flattering fits . grab your beach towel and tote bag , so you can get ready to hit the waves in women ' s swimsuits .\n40s - catalina - mens dusty moss green background cotton classic style swim shorts . an embroidered design on the left leg , a button flap right front key pocket , mesh knit liner and elastic drawstring waistband . there is a minor mend on the waist and on the pocket , a few scattered faint tiny spots .\ncatalina woman \u2018s swim dress high neck halter casual beach out wear swim wear . new with tags . - 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- elastic bottom band for a more comfy fit and feel . hygienic panty liner in place . excellent condition . great deals added on a daily basis .\nshell 85 % polyester 15 % spandex . hand wash cold . front bust 36\nwaist 36\nlong 26\n.\nnew - tried on but never worn . fabric : 82 % nylon 18 % spandex . color : black & white .\nhand wash cold . my pictures are more light then the really color . lining : 100 % polyester .\nebay determines this price through a machine learned model of the product ' s sale prices within the last 90 days .\nshell 85 % polyester 15 % spandex . front bust 38\nwaist 40\nlength 28\n. hand wash cold . body lining 92 % polyester 8 % spandex .\nbust 38\nwaist 40\nlength 32 . lining 100 % polyester . contrast 82 % nylon 18 % spandex . shell 82 % nylon 18 % spandex .\nhand wash cold . front bust 40\nwaist 50\nlong 28\n.\nnew with tags . has built in cups adjustable straps . hardware on the front of the straps . front the top not including the straps because they are adjustable . it\u2019s 18\u201d long and across the bust . it is nylon and spandex .\nhand wash cold . front bust 38\nwaist 44\nlong 28\n.\nruched sides . padded underwire built - in bra . lined front . pit to pit across front : 19\napprox .\nburst 40\nwaist 40\nlong 36\n. 82 % nylon 18 % spandex .\nhand wash cold . 82 % nylon 18 % spandex . molded cup support .\nfront bust 40\nwaist 38\nlong 27\n. shell : 85 % polyester 15 % spandex . hand wash cold . body lining : 92 % polyester 8 % spandex . full back .\nexcellent condition . the bottom ties up both sides in a crisscross fashion and a full coverage bottom . top is padded pushup with ties at neck and back . rhinestones on top . see pics .\nworn once . lost weight so need to sell . size 3x . only used in salt water pool . smoke free home\n82 % nylon 18 % spandex . front bust 38\nwaist 40\nlong 27\n. tummy minimizing .\nshell 85 % polyester 15 % spandex . hand wash cold . front bust 38\nwaist 38\nlength 28\n.\ncopyright \u00a9 1995 - 2018 ebay inc . all rights reserved . accessibility , user agreement , privacy , cookies and adchoice\nthis swimdress offers full coverage . it has an empire waist for a cinched look . it is sure to flatter any shape .\nand conservative design provides control in the front and good coverage all over . the scoop bikini bottom features . . .\nblanket stitching to create a unique look . versitale removable straps and it coordinates with the matching scoop bottom .\nute and conservative design provides control in the front and good coverage all over . comfortable polyester and spandex . . .\ns modest coverage with a trendy keyhole side tie . excellent fit and vibrant color will keep you on trend for summer .\npair this fashionable , beautiful geo gold foil swim brief with geo gold foil printed tankini for a stunning beach & pool ensemble .\nd conservative design provides control in the front to flatter your curves . the side tie scoop bottom bikini gives full . . .\ne and conservative design provides control in the front and good coverage all over . comfortable polyester and spandex . . .\nsign that provides texture and depth . versitale removable straps allow it to be worn as an over - the - shoulder or criss . . .\nnd conservative design provides control in the front and good coverage all over . the skirted bottom features adjustable . . .\neading to create a unique look . it coordinates with the matching molded push up cup bandeau high neck top .\nyou know birth control , pregnancy , and certain health conditions can wreak havoc on your cycle , but these less suspecting culprits could be to blame too .\nnd tassel detail to create a unique look . versitale removable straps and it coordinates with the matching scoop bottom .\ndesign that provides texture and depth . the removable straps close around the back of your neck , halter - style , to create . . .\nseel ends to create a unique look . it coordinates with the matching pushup cup bikini top .\ntoned finish beads accent the ends of each adjustable strap . with the adjustable side detail , this trendy style pairs back . . .\npiece swimsuit . made with a nylon - spandex blend and lined in polyester , this two - piece bathing suit is a smart addition to . . .\nwe believe that our customers should always feel certain that they are receiving the best value from us . if within 24 hours of your purchase , you notice a lower list price for the same brand , item , size and color at another u . s . retail store online ( see restrictions ) , just contact us and we will refund you the difference .\nunlike many other web sites that charge you huge shipping fees and increase them even more as your order goes up , we offer a flat $ 4 . 99 shipping fee . if you spend over $ 49 , your order ships for free . if you spend over $ 99 , your order ships free with 1 - 2 day delivery ( not available for alaska , hawaii , and puerto rico orders and select drop ship items ) . view shipping options\nwe understand that getting your swim gear quickly is important to you , so we make every effort to process your order quickly . with the exclusion of certain specialty items shipped directly from the manufacturer , we typically ship all orders received by 6 : 00 pm est the same business day .\nwe want you to be 100 % satisfied with every purchase you make at swimoutlet . com . we will gladly accept eligible returns ( see restrictions ) in new and unused condition , with tags intact and packaging included within 60 days of the order shipment date for a full refund or store credit at your discretion . for full details , please see our return policy . start a return >\nwith over 100 , 000 different items in stock , we offer the best selection anywhere online . we add new styles to our site on a daily basis so that our selection is always fresh and up to date . if you are able to place an item into your shopping cart , that means that the item is available for immediate shipment , with the exclusion of some specialty items .\neach letter entered will narrow the following list of brands choices . after entering the desired letters , select the desired brand .\nwe ' re sorry but search results products are not available to ship directly to .\ncombining different tops and bottoms can help create a customized two - piece suit . a simple black triangle top and bikini bottoms offers a timeless look for any beach beauty . toss on a crochet swim cover - up and a wide - brimmed women ' s hat for stylish poolside lounging . mix up your look with a tiered tankini top that flows in the breeze or a flutter bikini top with crochet overlay . enjoy the water in trendy women ' s swimsuits from kmart .\nthe swim bottoms are made of 85 % polyester and 15 % spandex for the shell and the lining is 100 % polyester . the swim bottom has a 2 . 5\nwide band at the waist and splits on both sides .\nburst 38\nwaist 38\nlong 41\nfrom neck to crotch depth . front 83 % nylon 17 % spandex .\nshell 82 % nylon 18 % spandex . bust 36\nwaist 34\nlength 30 . hand wash cold . contrast 82 % nylon 18 % spandex .\nthis swimdress offers full coverage . it has an empire waist for a cinched look . it is sure to flatter any shape . shell 95 % polyester 5 % spandex underpanty 80 % nylon 20 % spandex dot print center front bow soft cup sizexl / xg ( 16 - 18 ) bust 42 - 44 . waist 35 - 37 . hip 45 - 47 .\ngood preowned condition . no holes or stains . halter top ties around neck . skort bottoms . thinly padded cups .\nnever worn did wash and hang to dry after trying on . lost receipt .\nbust 42\nwaist 38\nlong 35\n. hand wash cold . 82 % nylon 18 % spandex .\ncolors may very due to lighting . you might also want to check out tiff and nate\u2019s .\nthis is a suddenly slimming style . this swimsuit is a suddenly slim model , and it makes you feel like a model ! the swimsuit features slimming effects for whole body style , comfort , and sex appeal .\ntop has removable pads and is adjustable in the back . ties at the neck size 36 / 38dd . matching bottom has moderate coverage size xlarge ( 16 - 18 ) .\n1 piece . 19\nflat chest , armpit to armpit - plus stretch .\nthis swimdress offers full coverage . it has an empire waist for a cinched look . it is sure to flatter any shape . shell 95 % polyester 5 % spandex underpanty 80 % nylon 20 % spandex dot print center front bow soft cup size l / g ( 12 - 14 ) bust 39 waist 32 hip 42\nover - the - knee coverage for the beach or at the pool ensures that you can move comfortably and without self - consciousness in this swimsuit tunic . wearable over any traditional swim suit , this beach cover - up tunic has sheer all - over crochet details and is an excellent choice when you ' re headed to the water or drying off in the sun .\nshell : 82 % nylon 18 % spandex . front bust 40\nwaist 38\nlong 32\n.\nthe 1920s - era building was an early project for architect william douglas lee . via google maps\nbut the real deal reports that the company is now looking to sell the building . listing agent william everitt tells curbed that the adaptive reuse project is permit - ready , but that the seller is looking to \u201csecure the capital\u201d for the building\u2019s redevelopment .\nas the real deal notes , that could mean passing the property off to another investor or finding a development partner willing to buy a stake in the project .\nproperty records show that statewide acquisitions paid just over $ 20 million for the building in february of 2016 . since then , the toy district structure , located at 443 south san pedro street , has been added to the city\u2019s list of historic - cultural monuments .\nthe investment firm successfully pursued landmark status for the property , making it eligible for key tax breaks under california\u2019s mills act .\nlandmark status will also guide the building\u2019s redevelopment . any alterations to the property will have to be vetted by the city\u2019s cultural heritage commission to ensure the changes are in compliance with historical standards set by the secretary of the interior .\neveritt tells curbed he expects the building will fetch around $ 300 per square foot , which would equate to around $ 27 million .\nthe stars of the silver screen collided with the stars of architecture on a small strip of beachfront in santa monica .\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 10 . the sidebar size is medium .\ndevelopers and builders will have to reassess the safety of\ntall buildings ,\nthe study\u2019s authors say .\nthe park to playa trail would connect some of the area\u2019s most popular walking and biking trails .\nas the paper moves out of the complex , a 1970s addition by architect william pereira is under threat .\nthe our malibu beaches app has entries for every potential beach access point along malibu\u2019s coast .\ndesign with a view : anna kenney ' s design studio in hermosa beach , calif . , has a rooftop view of the southern california beach scene .\nif you climb to the rooftop deck above anna kenney\u2019s southern california design studio , you can capture a sweeping view of white - capped waves cresting along the long , sandy beach located just a few blocks away . the hermosa beach pier sticks out into the pacific ocean like a big wooden stick . skinny california fan palm trees punctuate the picture - postcard view .\n\u201cthis is pure design here , \u201d said kenney , inside her studio , which is one of a handful of creative office spaces inside a contemporary - style commercial office building . \u201cit\u2019s nice to separate ourselves from the corporate office . \u201d\n\u201cthis is the new way , \u201d kenney said , surrounded by blasts of colorful fabric . \u201cthere is less interruption , and we can focus on design . \u201d\nthe studio is compact , with barely enough room for kenney and her new assistant designer , susan blahut , to move around . two large apple desktop computers anchor down opposite corners , an epson stylus printer commands a sizable space in another corner , and a lime - green surfboard is propped up in a fourth corner . in the middle is a rectangular table littered with colorful fabric swatches .\nbaker helped kenney wrangle some new accounts : one from warnaco , one from sperry top - sider and another from crocs . she also worked on the hot tuna label . \u201cthat was the beginning of my having a satellite office , \u201d kenney recalled . \u201cand after one year , i said , \u2018wow . it\u2019s working . \u2019\u201d\n\u201cthe spirit of anne cole is bright , fun , colorful and very sassy , \u201d kenney said , explaining why it was important to keep the design space in los angeles and near the beach .\nwith so many technological advances in communications , freight logistics and design , a satellite design office is no longer an impossible accomplishment . kenney uses skype for most of her meetings with new york executives . print designs and patterns can be uploaded by computer and emailed . samples and fabrics can be dispatched overnight with quick - acting logistic services .\n\u201ci show them my whole process , where i am going on color , prints and silhouettes . i do a whole blown - out presentation , \u201d kenney explained . \u201cand then i come back , and we do another round of prints and color . we have three or four meetings before the line is done . \u201d\nbut everything from design to patterns is done in los angeles . \u201call the color services are here , and the print studios are here , too , \u201d the designer said .\nfor patternmaking , kenney tracked down the original patternmakers for the anne cole label when it was made by authentic fitness , a division of warnaco , once headquartered in commerce , calif . the patternmakers now have their own company . \u201ci do all the fitting there and oversee it on a fit model , \u201d kenney said . \u201cthen when it\u2019s done , i send the patterns to new york . they do the finishing touches there and push it overseas for production . \u201d\nlaurie allyn\u2019s design studio may be 20 miles away from the pacific ocean , but an acid - blue tile floor could almost double as the bright blue sea .\ncolor is everywhere in this two - room space housed in a generic concrete and glass office building in woodland hills , calif . the hooked rug under the designer\u2019s vivid red desk has a field of psychedelic flowers woven into a soft turquoise background .\nthe walls are an explosion of swimsuits in all sorts of shapes , sizes , fabrics and hues . swatches of prints hang next to suits . straw baskets are filled with zippers , beads and braids .\nit really wasn\u2019t much of a stretch . for 14 years , she had been designing bathing suits for new york\u2013based in mocean , but she always maintained a design studio in the san fernando valley . \u201cwhen i started with in mocean , my son had been born . i didn\u2019t want the rat race of working in corporate life . i wanted to have my own setup and more flexibility , \u201d said the designer , whose company is called bikini guru inc . \u201cfor me , personally , the freedom of my thought process is much more efficient because i am not interrupted by the day to day that goes on in an office . . . . i like being able to start early with emails and get that done , and then in the afternoon i have time that is quiet . \u201d\nand allyn can organize her office exactly the way she wants . \u201ci like to keep my surroundings in a bit of chaos . i find it creatively more stimulating , \u201d she explained . \u201cthat is not always the best situation in an office . i always felt guilty if management came in and i had to be digging through things . \u201d\n\u201csustainability is on young people\u2019s conscience a lot more , \u201d said allyn , who is always tracking trends and consumers\u2019 attitudes .\nallyn flies back to pennsylvania every three or four months to meet with executives at a & h sportswear , detouring to manhattan to scope out trends in clothing , art and lifestyles . likewise , executives from the company fly to california to visit the designer\u2019s studio and go over color schemes , print ideas and silhouettes . \u201cthat has been the most productive , \u201d the designer said .\nallyn may be miles from the beach , but it is still close enough to visit quite often . she frequently ventures to zuma beach on the north side of malibu to get a handle on what young women are wearing at the popular sunbathing and surfing spot . \u201cthe girls at zuma are very indicative of what everyone is wearing in california , \u201d she explained . \u201ci also like to go to the midwest and look at the stores and what people are wearing at the lakes to see what is going on there . that customer should not be forgotten . \u201d\nthe trend she has spotted at zuma beach is the brief bikini bottom with a shirred back . \u201ci haven\u2019t seen that much butt cheek on the beach before , but they are all wearing it , \u201d the designer said .\nstylish young women right now are also in love with one - piece black maillots that have some pizazz with cutout sides and more skin showing .\nwater is very important to beattie . he used to be on his high - school swimming team . he has a pool in his backyard , and he often goes to the rose bowl aquatics center in pasadena , calif . , not far from his home , for some serious lap swimming .\nso everyone agreed that beattie would keep his design studio in south pasadena , a 10 - minute drive from his house , in a creative commercial office building that has 11 large spaces with exposed wood beams , polished concrete floors and a basketball hoop in the patio . his neighbors include a brand - management company , a sustainability consulting firm and a design company .\nsince amerex acquired the label in february , beattie and his senior designer , harriet fleming , have made a few trips back to new york to develop the first collection under amerex .\nso far , beattie\u2019s trips to the east coast could be likened to parachute designing . he flies in on a tuesday , makes presentations and does back - to - back meetings on wednesday , and then returns to the west coast on wednesday night .\nfor the most part , kelly logsdon , amerex\u2019s vice president of sales , ventures to beattie\u2019s spacious studio for several meetings to develop the collection . \u201cit is better when we work here because there are less disruptions , \u201d said beattie , surrounded by racks of swimsuits , swatches of fabric , plastic boxes of trims , long white tables for conferences and design strategy , and a wall of windows that let in a blaze of light . \u201cthere are not people constantly coming by and interjecting . it gives a little more intimacy and privacy working here . \u201d\nbeattie\u2019s design studio is divided into two separate offices . on one side , he and his senior designer hammer out the creative side of the collection . the room next door is all about production . beattie has two patternmakers , three garment sewers and one cutter who make his samples . \u201ci think amerex felt our pattern and sewing team was a valuable asset to leave here . when they work in new york , they don\u2019t have a sewing and pattern team . it is all done in asia , \u201d beattie noted .\nto keep up design communication , a flurry of emails is sent back and forth to new york as well as to amerex\u2019s office in shanghai , china , which handles fabric acquisition and production for the contemporary line , sold at nordstrom , bloomingdale\u2019s , everything but water and other stores around the country .\napparel news group tlm publishing corp . 110 e 9th street suite a777 los angeles ca 90079 213 - 627 - 3737 ( p ) 213 - 623 - 5707 ( f )\ncontents of this site are \u00a9 copyright 2018 tlm publishing corp . all rights reserved ."]}
{"id": 55725, "summary": [{"text": "eldorado resorts , inc. ( nasdaq : eri ) is a gaming company based in reno , nevada .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it was formed on september 19 , 2014 by the merger of mtr gaming group and eldorado holdco llc .", "topic": 34}], "title": "eldorado resorts", "paragraphs": ["eldorado resorts and mtr gaming group , inc . , successfully complete their merger to become eldorado resorts , inc . , in the fall of 2014 . eldorado resorts , inc . includes six properties in five states .\nisle of capri casinos ' , eldorado resorts ' shareholders approve deal - st . louis business journal\neldorado resorts , inc . today reported operating results for the first quarter ended march 31 , 2018 .\nthe national play should make eldorado resorts more capable of dealing with regional slumps , according to adams .\neldorado resorts purchases silver legacy resort casino and circus circus reno today for $ 72 . 5 million .\nit ' s official : eldorado resorts buys circus circus and silver legacy eldorado resorts purchases silver legacy resort casino and circus circus reno today for $ 72 . 5 million . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\ngary carano , chairman and ceo of eldorado resorts , inc . , posing near the mining rig that splits eldorado , silver legacy and circus circus .\neldorado resorts , inc . announced today that its senior management will be participating in two upcoming institutional investor conferenc\nacquisition of regional hotel - gaming company expands eldorado resorts\u2019 gaming scope to 19 total properties in 10 states .\neldorado resorts , a publicly traded company , announced the purchase of mgm resorts international\u2019s 50 percent interest in silver legacy resort casino and circus circus reno today for $ 72 . 5 million cash . eldorado resorts and the caranos now own the three largest hotel - casinos in downtown reno .\neldorado resorts on monday announced monday that it expects to invest more than $ 50 million in facility enhancements to eldorado reno , silver legacy and circus circus reno .\neldorado resorts reported 2015 profit of $ 114 . 2 million on total net revenue of $ 901 . 5 million .\nin addition to the purchase of the properties , eldorado resorts paid $ 58 million of silver legacy ' s debt . the carano family remains the majority stockholders for eldorado resorts , which now includes seven properties across the united states . eldorado resorts ( nasdaq : eri ) sells shares of its common stock to help pay for the silver legacy and circus circus reno acquisitions .\neldorado resorts ( nasdaq : eri ) expanded its nationwide footprint monday with the acquisition of a new hotel - casino property .\nmtr gaming group inc . , the parent company of presque isle downs & casino , is now known as eldorado resorts inc .\nsilver legacy and circus circus reno acquisitions in fall of 2015 . eldorado resorts , inc . now includes seven properties in five states .\nshareholders of eldorado resorts ( nasdaq : eri ) and isle of capri casinos ( nasdaq : isle ) have voted to approve eldorado ' s acquisition of creve coeur - based isle of capri .\neldorado resorts on monday announced monday that it expects to invest more than $ 50 million in facility enhancements to eldorado reno , silver legacy and circus circus reno , company officials said in a statement .\ntoday , don leaves behind a thriving eldorado resorts family legacy , with 19 properties in 10 states and over 14 , 000 team members .\nthe statement also affirms eldorado\u2019s commitment to its home turf . while the company has been expanding its nationwide footprint , eldorado resorts also grew its portfolio locally by increasing its stake in the silver legacy and buying it outright from mgm resorts international alongside the circus circus reno in 2015 .\n4 five star gourmet inclusive \u00ae luxury spa resorts in mexico\u2019s breathtaking riviera maya .\nwith eldorado resorts\u2019 acquisition of isle of capris\u2019 properties on monday , gary carano is exhibiting the same daring that his father showed more than four decades ago . he is betting on the eldorado once more .\n\u201cwe are delighted to welcome the isle shareholders and team members to the eldorado family , \u201d said eldorado chairman and ceo gary carano . \u201cwe believe that eldorado resorts is positioned for near - and long - term success and the creation of value for our shareholders . \u201d\nthe isle of capri black hawk hotel - casino in colorado is one of 12 new properties that eldorado resorts acquired on may 1 , 2017 .\nin 1993 , don , in partnership with mandalay resorts / mgm resorts , announced the opening of the silver legacy , the first mega - themed resort in reno .\nreno - based eldorado now in 10 states with isles of capri acquisition acquisition of regional hotel - gaming company expands eldorado resorts\u2019 gaming scope to 19 total properties in 10 states . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\neldorado resorts , inc . announced today that it will report its 2018 first quarter financial results after the market closes on thursday , may 3 , 2018 .\nel dorado spa resorts , by karisma . a collection of classically elegant , unmistakably mexican , adults - only resorts on some of the best beaches in riviera maya , mexico .\neldorado resorts reports first quarter net revenue of $ 440 . 2 million , operating income of $ 54 . 2 million and adjusted ebitda of $ 103 . 5 million\nwe have a drive to continue to improve the arch district ,\nsaid gary carano , chairman and ceo of eldorado resorts .\nothers will follow .\neldorado ' s sister property in reno opens . it is the result of a new partnership between the eldorado resort casino and the mgm mirage .\nthe acquisition adds to a growing portfolio for eldorado resorts that includes properties in nevada , louisiana , ohio , pennsylvania and west virginia . in addition to its reno tri - properties , which include the eldorado , silver legacy and circus circus , the company also owns eldorado shreveport , scioto downs , mountaineer and presque isle downs .\nthe cordish companies and eldorado resorts , inc . ( nasdaq : eri ) announce new joint venture to develop world - class , mixed - use hospitality destination in pompano , fl\nel dorado spa resorts , by karisma , are a collection of aaa four diamond , classically elegant , unmistakably mexican , adults - only resorts on some of the best beaches in riviera maya , mexico .\nholders of over 99 percent of the eldorado shares that voted approved the company ' s issuance of shares of eldorado common stock in connection with the acquisition ; that represents about 85 percent of eldorado ' s outstanding common stock , officials said .\neldorado resorts , inc . announced today that its senior management will be participating in the jefferies 2018 consumer conference on wednesday , june 20 at the white elephant hotel in nantucket , ma .\non a day when gary carano\u2019s company more than doubled its number of hotel - casino properties across the united states , the top executive of eldorado resorts could not help but think of home .\nthe merger should lead to a cost savings of $ 35 million in the next year , according to eldorado . with the addition of isle of capri , eldorado resorts properties combined have about 20 , 000 slot machines and video lottery terminals , more than 550 tables games and more than 6 , 500 hotel rooms .\nreno , nev . ( oct . 4 , 2017 ) \u2013 donald louis carano , founder of eldorado resorts inc . , passed away peacefully on october 3 , 2017 surrounded by his family . he was 85 years young .\nenter your email address and click \u201cjoin our list\u201d if you wish to be added to all el dorado spa resorts marketing messages .\nchurchill downs has terminated its agreement to buy lady luck casino in vicksburg , miss . , and amended its previously announced deal to buy presque isle downs & casino in erie , pa . , from eldorado resorts . . . .\nwe ' re currently recruiting passionate people from all across the country to join our team . to become a part of eldorado resorts , inc . , view the hottest job openings \ufeff\ufeff . use this link for career opportunities at our eldorado , silver legacy , circus circus reno , mountaineer casino or presque isle downs & casino properties .\nmgm resorts is likely to receive $ 162 million from the sale as it only holds 50 % stake in the grand victoria casino .\nthe eldorado , circus circus and silver legacy make up the reno tri - properties in downtown reno .\nformer members of eldorado holdco llc will own about 50 . 2 percent of eldorado common stock , and the former stockholders of mtr will own about 49 . 8 percent of the stock , the company announced .\nthe announced sale of isle of capris casino hotel lake charles in louisiana , which is expected to be completed later this year for $ 134 . 5 million , should generate free cash flow for eldorado resorts as well . the upcoming sale is the reason why the property is not included in the 12 facilities listed by eldorado as part of its acquisition .\neldorado resorts also committed to $ 50 million in improvements to the silver legacy , circus circus and eldorado hotel - casinos , which comprise its reno tri - properties . although the company is no stranger to cutting costs \u2014 it implemented cost reductions in the first quarter of this year at its mountaineer property in west virginia \u2014 carano says success ultimately requires investment .\nthe cordish companies and eldorado resorts , inc . announced today their formalization of a new 50 - 50 joint venture partnership that will master plan , design and develop a new world - class , mixed - use entertainment and hospitality destination in pompano , fl .\nbefore may 1 , eldorado resorts\u2019 portfolio comprised seven properties in five states . the addition of isle of capris\u2019 facilities bumps up the number to 19 properties in 10 states , raising the worth of eldorado ' s regional gaming enterprise to $ 1 . 7 billion . bringing all of those properties into the fold literally came with a cost . conditions for the merger included exchanging isle of capris common stock for $ 552 million in cash on top of 28 . 5 million newly issued eldorado common stock shares .\ncarano said eldorado resorts and the carano family are\ndoubling down\non the future of the city . he cited the tesla gigafactory and the economic development authority of western nevada ' s declaration that by 2020 reno would experience exponential job and housing growth as reasons for investing .\neldorado saw benefits from its diversification as recently as last december . higher earnings in eldorado\u2019s reno tri - properties , for example , helped offset less - than - ideal results at its eastern properties due to weather disruption in the fourth quarter .\nthe isle of capris deal continues a regional strategy that eldorado adopted following several years of declines in the reno gaming market .\nthe transaction comprised of 58 percent cash totaling $ 552 million with the remaining 42 percent coming in the form of 28 . 5 million newly issued shares of eldorado stock . eldorado has about 75 . 6 million in outstanding common shares after the acquisition .\nthe reno - based company closed on its acquisition of isle of capri casinos , adding 12 more properties to its portfolio and creating a larger regional gaming business worth $ 1 . 7 billion . eldorado acquired isle of capri for $ 23 . 00 in cash per share or 1 . 638 shares of eldorado common stock . eldorado first announced its plans to acquire the company last year .\nmatt maddox came out swinging in his first earnings conference call as wynn resorts chief executive officer , boasting of record las vegas quarterly revenues and applicants lining up for work .\n\u201cit moves the eldorado from don carano\u2019s little venture on virginia street to gary carano\u2019s empire , \u201d adams said . \u201cit\u2019s huge growth . \u201d\ngrowing up : eldorado doubles down on national expansion , \u2018new reno\u2019 years after indian gaming and a historic recession slammed northern nevada\u2019s hotel - casino sector , eldorado ceo gary carano talks about the industry\u2019s evolution and its place in the \u201cnew reno . \u201d check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nforemost , we are thrilled to welcome the mtr team into the eldorado family . with a diversified platform of gaming assets across the united states and a strengthened balance sheet , we believe eldorado is well positioned to take advantage of future growth opportunities in our industry ,\nhe said .\nthe eldorado is the first casino in the united states to operate its own microbrewery . named best brewpub in america by nightclub & bar magazine .\nisle agreed in september to be acquired by reno , nevada - based eldorado in a deal worth about $ 1 . 7 billion , including long - term debt , with isle stockholders given the choice to receive $ 23 in cash for each share or 1 . 638 shares of eldorado stock . elections are subject to proration such that isle common stock will be exchanged for an aggregate of 58 percent cash and 42 percent eldorado common stock .\neldorado resorts , inc . ( eri ) ( \u201celdorado\u201d or the \u201ccompany\u201d ) and churchill downs incorporated ( chdn ) ( \u201cchurchill\u201d or \u201cchurchill downs\u201d ) announced today that they have terminated their previously announced agreement whereby churchill was to acquire substantially all of the assets and properties associated with lady luck casino in vicksburg , mississippi ( \u201clady luck vicksburg\u201d ) and amended their previously announced agreement whereby churchill is to acquire substantially all of the assets and properties associated with presque isle downs & casino in erie , pennsylvania from eldorado ( collectively , the \u201ctermination and amendment agreements\u201d ) . pursuant to the termination and amendment agreements , churchill will pay eldorado a $ 5 . 0 million termination fee , subject to the parties\u2019 execution of a definitive agreement with respect to the lady luck nemacolin transaction as described below .\nit ' s our belief that we ' re only as extraordinary as our people . when you visit an eldorado property , we ' ll do our best to put a smile on your face , to go that extra mile , to make a difference and give you the personal service you deserve . you ' re not just a customer at eldorado resorts , you ' re part of our family , and we feel lucky to have you . we want to make your guest experience the best it can be .\npompano , fla . , april 27 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - the cordish companies and eldorado resorts , inc . announced today their formalization of a new 50 - 50 joint venture partnership that will master plan , design and develop a new world - class , mixed - use entertainment and hospitality destination in pompano , fl . the development will complement and encompass the site of the existing isle casino racing pompano park and bring new upscale retail , dining , and entertainment to south florida . the 223 - acre development will include a corporate office campus , residential , and a hotel .\nwe are proud to partner with eldorado resorts on this exciting new development ,\nstated david cordish , chairman of the cordish companies .\ncarano also expects the acquisition to generate $ 35 million in cost savings over the next year through operation synergies resulting from the merger , which includes a reduction in executive positions . although most of isle of capris\u2019 senior executive team \u2014 including former ceo eric hausler \u2014 will not be joining eldorado resorts , carano says they were instrumental in the success of the acquisition .\nwith the combined portfolio of eldorado and mtr , we are better prepared to face an increasingly competitive regional gaming landscape ,\nbillhimer said in a statement .\nthe combination creates a premiere , diversified regional gaming platform and significantly expands the portfolio to include 20 properties in 10 states featuring approximately 20 , 000 slot machines and vlts , more than 550 table games , and over 6 , 500 hotel rooms . the eldorado resorts family is now 14 , 000 team members strong providing genuine family style service to our valued guests throughout the nation !\na nod to the carano ' s heritage , la strada quickly becomes the eldorado ' s signature restaurant , offering authentic northern italian cuisine and pasta made fresh daily .\neldorado expects $ 35 million in cost synergies in the first year following the merger . gary carano , eldorado ' s chairman and ceo , said in a statement wednesday that progress toward completing the transaction has included meetings with gaming regulators and the development of\ndetailed plans to optimize the operations of the combined company ' s properties .\neldorado\u2019s master plan for the three connected properties , which span eight city blocks in downtown reno , will be phased over three years , starting in the fourth quarter of this year . in addition to the renovation of more than 4 , 100 guest rooms , each of the three resorts will introduce new restaurant concepts , reinvigorated nightlife and resort amenities , including a new full service luxury spa .\nelaine wynn , the largest shareholder of wynn resorts ltd . , is seeking to kick a friend of her ex - husband steve wynn off the company\u2019s board of directors . ( todd prince / las vegas review - journal )\nin 2013 , the company announced plans to merge with mtr gaming group of western virginia . the merger led to the creation of eldorado resorts , inc . , which grew the company\u2019s portfolio to six properties spread out across five states . total amenities rose to 3 , 300 hotel rooms , 280 gaming tables , 10 , 000 slot machines and video games , and 32 restaurants after the transaction .\nunder the merger , joseph l . billhimer , who had been the president and chief operating officer of mtr , becomes executive vice president and chief operating officer of eldorado .\nwe are pleased to have completed the merger with mtr and are excited to embark on a new chapter in eldorado ' s history ,\ncarano said in a statement .\nwatch the sun rise and set over a stunning turquoise horizon . taste flavors you never knew existed . feel the inviting warm embrace of every breeze . el dorado spa resorts , by karisma are designed not just to delight the senses , but to surprise them with unwavering moments in luxury . set along the riviera maya coastline , these adults - only resorts were designed with the passion and ingenuity of authentic mexican hospitality . every single detail of each resort exudes sheer sophistication .\ndon carano was advised not to do it - from business associates and friends , each warned him against opening a brand - new hotel casino north of the train tracks intersecting downtown reno . he was undeterred , the eldorado hotel casino opened in 1973 . the rest is history . today the eldorado has earned its highly - regarded reputation by emphasizing good old fashioned family values . don believed that good things came from working together as a team , a family spirit that is reflected in everything the eldorado brand represents - integrity , service and quality .\neldorado is the first casino in the u . s . with its own roaster and gourmet coffee bar . coffee from around the country and the world is roasted fresh for guests .\nyears after indian gaming and a historic recession slammed northern nevada\u2019s hotel - casino sector , eldorado ceo gary carano talks about the industry\u2019s evolution and its place in the \u201cnew reno . \u201d\n\u201ci lived right down that street right there , about 10 blocks , \u201d the eldorado chairman and ceo said . \u201ci used to fish at the river when i was a kid . \u201d\nit was a changing of the guard as well as a symbolic milestone . just as carano had grown from the boy who fished in the truckee , the eldorado was growing up as well .\nat eldorado resorts , our t . e . a . m . - together everyone achieves more , makes the difference . born out of a value for people and a love of gaming ' s classic roots , we ' re a company brought together by a focus on detail like no other . from our games to our restaurants and our hotels to our racetracks , each location brings something unique and exciting to the table for a superior guest experience .\nfollowing the merger with mtr , eldorado went public in 2014 and started trading on the nasdaq market under the eri ticker symbol . the move marked a big crossroads for the reno - based company .\na pioneer in the gaming , law and wine industries , mr . carano was also an entrepreneur , hotelier , restaurateur , husband , father and grandfather . don is celebrated as a family - oriented , passionate leader in his many businesses , including : eldorado resorts , ferrari - carano vineyards and winery , and the mcdonald carano law firm . he was also known throughout his life as a longtime supporter of philanthropic endeavors in both reno and his wine country home in geyserville , alexander valley , ca .\nthe reno properties\u2019 upgrade announcement comes on the heels of the company\u2019s recent agreement to acquire isle of capri casinos , which , upon closing , will diversify eldorado\u2019s operations geographically and financially , company officials said in the statement .\nmention the carano family in reno and the eldorado is not the only thing that comes to people\u2019s minds . also tied to the family is its popular porcini mushroom ravioli , which is served in three of its restaurants .\nthousands of las vegas union members voting tuesday morning to authorize the right to strike . a \u201cyes\u201d vote would give the union negotiating committee the power to call a strike anytime after june 1 at the resorts that fail to reach an agreement . ( todd prince / las vegas review - journal )\neldorado resorts is about family and people . yes , we\u2019re in the gaming business , but what makes us special and what sets us apart is the belief that we\u2019re only as extraordinary as our people . who you are and what you do matter to us . we take pride in training our employees to do their jobs well and enjoy themselves while working . we ' re always looking for an ace in the hole , who\u2019s easy - going , fun - loving , and responsible to join our team at a variety of locations .\nbased on a closely guarded recipe , the eldorado staple joins items such as the awful awful burger as reno food icons . ever the pitchman , carano does not hesitate to talk up the ravioli when touting the company\u2019s properties in the biggest little city .\nthe intimate and indulgent el dorado spa resorts offer the idyllic setting for couples to relax and renew in romantic bliss . from the long stretch of private beach and plush oceanside cabanas , to the award - winning dining venues and world - class spa , every stunning facet of these resorts is designed to bring you closer together in paradise . infuse some mayan magic into your romantic getaway as you explore ancient ruins together . rekindle your love with a couples massage in a seaside palapa or with an invigorating open - air aguas del amor \u2122 shower . and take in all the untouched natural beauty that surrounds you as you experience the ultimate in adults - only , beachfront luxury .\nhollywood casino becomes eldorado . part riverboat casino , the new property had 403 guest rooms and suites and four award - winning restaurants . it also features 30 , 000 square feet of gaming , with 1 , 500 machines , a poker room and more .\n\u201ctoday\u2019s vote is an important step towards providing isle of capri shareholders with substantial and immediate value , as well as the opportunity to participate in the upside potential of the combined company through the transaction with eldorado ,\nisle ceo eric hausler said in a statement .\nfor the company , the latest acquisition of isle of capris was akin to a sudden growth spurt that further expanded eldorado\u2019s reach . the company now has 6 , 500 rooms , about 20 , 000 slot machines and video lottery terminals , and 550 table games .\neldorado now has 3 , 300 hotel rooms , 32 restaurants , 280 table games and about 10 , 000 slot machines and video lottery terminals . those numbers include 1 , 720 slot machines and 46 tables games at presque isle downs , which also employs about 900 people .\nthe sharp drop in gaming revenue resulted in a bloodletting in reno\u2019s gambling industry as several hotel - casinos were either shuttered or repurposed for housing . in response to changing conditions , eldorado started to venture outside nevada for opportunities while also looking at ways to shore up its reno portfolio .\nkicking off with the first ever great italian festival in 1980 , the eldorado is known for hosting some of reno ' s most exciting events including the popular brews , blues and bbq festival in june as well as city - wide special events such as the hot air balloon races , hot august nights , street vibrations and many others .\nby 1995 , the eldorado had grown to over 800 guest rooms , eight restaurants , an 80 , 000 square - foot gaming floor , a poker room and a race and sports book . convention space , a 560 - seat showroom , a 10 - story parking garage and several new restaurants and bars are added to the mix as well .\ncarano said his father , don carano , created a culture of constant reinvestment to keep the eldorado and silver legacy fresh and cutting edge . circus circus did not see the same type of capital investment over the years , so they want to immediately assess the need for improved safety , security , rooms , guest experience and amenities , carano said .\nbut the company had undergone a culture change in the last five years , and the isle of capris was now different from what he remembered . carano says he was impressed by the pompano beach , fla . , location\u2019s casino floor , for example , and says the property ' s bragozzo italian restaurant measures up nicely to eldorado\u2019s la strada and roxy restaurants in reno .\ndays after new sexual misconduct allegations were made against celebrity chef mario batali , his company announced friday that it will close its three las vegas restaurants july 27 . employees of carnevino italian steakhouse , b & b ristorante and otto enoteca e pizzeria , all located in the venetian and palazzo resorts , were informed of the decision friday morning . bastianich is scheduled to visit the restaurants friday to speak to employees about the next two months of operation as well as how the company plans to help them transition to new positions .\nel dorado spa resorts boasts award - winning cuisine in a wide variety of settings . our chefs and servers have been trained around the world , bringing a level of passion , creativity , sophistication and service that rivals the finest restaurants . our wine list , crafted in conjunction with renowned jackson family wines , has received wine spectator ' s award of excellence . and bartenders in our many bars and lounges pour freely from the top shelf . the most amazing part is it ' s all included . so there may never be a better opportunity to exercise your taste for adventure .\ncompany financials showed that isle of capris started to demonstrate a turnaround in 2015 after posting losses of $ 129 . 7 million , $ 47 . 6 million and $ 127 . 7 million in the three fiscal years prior to that . eldorado\u2019s interest likely played a role as the change occurred right around the time that carano\u2019s company seriously started looking into isle of capris . the changes included a positive net income of $ 5 . 2 million in 2015 and $ 46 . 2 million in 2016 .\nin 1967 , don became a partner in the boomtown casino with his friends bob cashell and bob mcdonald . in 1972 , he became a co - owner of the pioneer inn on virginia street . along with long - time partner and friend , jerry poncia , and colleague john lazovich . his true legacy began in 1973 when he opened the eldorado hotel casino , the first major casino to open on virginia street north of the railroad tracks . at that time , many considered this to be an extremely daring venture , but ultimately it was one that changed the profile of gaming in northern nevada .\nthe merged company now owns and operates six properties in nevada , ohio , west virginia , louisiana and pennsylvania , including presque isle downs in summit township .\na key step before the merger occurred in harrisburg on wednesday , when the pennsylvania gaming control board unanimously approved licensing for the merged company and its principals , including gary carano , who is chairman and chief executive of the combined companies . the gaming board regulates the state ' s casino industry .\npresque isle downs , which opened in february 2007 , has faced increasing competition in recent years , particularly from three new casinos that opened in the cleveland area .\njeff favre , general manager of presque isle downs , said he doesn ' t anticipate any immediate changes at the casino . but he said the merger is a positive development .\ni think it ' s going to be good for the ( merged ) company , good for presque isle downs , and good for our players and our employees ,\nfavre said .\nshareholders of mtr gaming previously approved the merger agreement . effective immediately after friday ' s merger , mtr gaming ceased to be a publicly traded company , and its common stock discontinued trading on the nasdaq .\nthe merged company started trading on the nasdaq global select market under the ticker symbol\neri .\njohn guerriero can be reached at 870 - 1690 or by e - mail . follow him on twitter at urltoken\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 . urltoken ~ 205 west 12th street , erie , pa 16534 ~ privacy policy ~ terms of service\nwe are focused on a fiscally disciplined strategic business platform that delivers value to our shareholders .\njoin our talent community to get inside info on the latest job opportunities and we ' ll be able to notify you when we ' re hiring .\na second - generation italian - american , don was born in reno on october 17 , 1931 . he completed his undergraduate degree at the university of san francisco , followed by two years as an officer in the united states army .\nreturning to usf , don graduated with honors from usf law school and began his law practice in reno . he was a founding member of the prestigious mcdonald carano law firm and was proud to maintain an \u201cof counsel\u201d relationship with the firm until his passing .\ndon carano was advised not to do it , but builds a brand new hotel casino north of the tracks in reno anyway . 282 guest rooms and a 10 , 000 - square - foot gaming floor with 200 slots and 12 table games .\nfeaturing luxurious suite amenities , the spa tower is built with panoramic views of the sierra nevada mountains to the west and dazzling reno city lights to the east .\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 .\nindulge in our award - winning experience in gourmet luxury , providing guests an unmatched , five star level of service , amenities , activities , and cuisine . the gourmet inclusive \u00ae experience is a statement of ingenuity , innovation , and pure creative passion . it\u2019s a promise of cuisine crafted to perfection , premium drinks handpicked to form an award - winning international menu , service above and beyond the description of attentive , and activities inviting you to explore the beauty of the riviera maya . the complete gourmet inclusive \u00ae experience is included with your stay , redefining the all - inclusive concept .\nuntouched natural beauty , thrilling excursions , authentic mayan spa treatments , and unlimited moments spent in poolside bliss come together to create the ultimate experience in adults - only , beachfront luxury . from the long stretch of private beach and plush oceanside cabanas , to the award - winning dining venues and world - class spa , explore every stunning facet of this breathtaking paradise in romantic bliss .\nbut an amended deal would have the louisville casino and racing company taking over a different casino in another state .\ni am writing today to help inform people who are new to the stock market and want to better understand how you can grow your money by investing in eldoradoread more . . .\nlondon , uk / accesswire / june 22 , 2018 / if you want a free stock review on czr sign up now at urltoken all you have to do is sign up today for this free limited time offer by clicking the link below .\nthe potential legalisation of sports gambling in the us is worrying casino loan investors as par - plus secondary loan prices could wilt if the prospect of improved earnings triggers a loan refinancing wave . a us supreme court ruling on may 14 paved the way for states to legalise sports gambling , which is expected to turbocharge earnings for gaming companies and casino companies and has triggered an equities rally . \u201cthe legalisation of sports betting will provide a shot in the arm for casino operators and casinos themselves , \u201d said steven oh , global head of credit and fixed income at pinebridge investments .\nnew york , may 14 , 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 penn . . .\nthe reno , nevada - based company said it had profit of 27 cents per share . earnings , adjusted for asset impairment costs , were 37 cents per share . the results did not meet wall street expectations . the average . . .\nestablishes 2018 second quarter and revises full year guidance declares 2018 second quarter dividend of $ 0 . 63 per common share acquisition of the tropicana entertainment real estate assets for $ 1 . 21 billion . . . .\nthe bullish trend in gambling industry is expected to continue through 2018 and beyond owing to strength in domestic market and turnaround in macau business .\nthe following bids , mergers , acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 gmt on monday : * * shire , the london - listed rare diseases specialist that is a potential takeover target for japan ' s takeda pharmaceutical , is selling its oncology business to unlisted french drugmaker servier for $ 2 . 4 billion . * * pebblebrook hotel trust has sweetened its $ 3 billion - plus offer to buy u . s . peer lasalle hotel properties after the owner of high - end locations including ' w ' los angeles saw an initial bid rebuffed last month .\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\nthe learning center education company in las vegas has launched the first apprenticeship program for cybersecurity in nevada . it was approved by the state apprenticeship council on may 15 . ( k . m . cannon / las vegas review - journal )\na 2018 survey found that over two - thirds of small businesses in nevada find it somewhat to very difficult to recruit qualified candidates . bailey schulz / las vegas review - journal\nproperty developer andy pham tells how control of his business was easily seized by another person using the secretary of state website .\nless than a year - and - a - half after it opened , the lucky dragon was in bankruptcy .\ngrocery stores used to draw people to shopping centers . but many large retail spaces have been vacant since 2008 . discount stores like goodwill and gyms like eos fitness are filling those empty spaces , and helping to draw shoppers back in . k . m . cannon / las vegas review - journal\nthe stadium is funded in part by $ 750 million of room taxes , the biggest such tax subsidy ever for a professional sports stadium . robert lang , executive director of brookings mountain west and the lincy institute at unlv , says that is a good use of public funds . ( richard velotta / las vegas review - journal )\nrobert lang , executive director of brookings mountain west and the lincy institute said he is afraid of a\ncongestion mobility crisis .\nlas vegas needs a light rail system , he said , to accommodate the city ' s growing number of attractions . ( richard velotta / las vegas review - journal )\nsneak peak at the new\nstar wars : secrets of the empire\nvr experience at the grand canal shoppes .\nlas vegas review - journal real estate reporter eli segall says flipping houses has waned in popularity after the housing bubble burst .\nellis island , which operates a casino , brewery and hotel just off the strip , purchased the mt . charleston lodge in early april .\nnevada gaming commission chairman tony alamo talks about an amendment making casinos subject to the same disciplinary standards of preventing people to gamble if impaired by drugs as they are for letting them play while intoxicated by alcohol .\nlas vegas artist behind lady liberty statue to get $ 3 . 5m from usps\nwheels wars : construction delays in dubai , new york mean las . . .\ngambling a problem ? in colorado , call 1 - 800 - 522 - 4700 . florida , call 1 - 888 - admit - it . in iowa , there is help . and hope . call 1 - 800 - bets - off . in louisiana , compulsive or problem gambling ? call 1 - 877 - 770 - stop ( 7867 ) . in mississippi , call 1 - 888 - 777 - 9696 . in missouri , bet with your head , not over it . call 1 - 888 - bets - off or e - mail freehelp @ 888betsoff . org . in pennsylvania : gambling problem ? call 1 - 800 - gambler\nplease sign in and use this article ' s on page print button to print this article .\nholders of more than 99 percent of the isle shares that voted cast votes in favor of th deal , representing about 84 percent of isle ' s outstanding common stock . isle shareholders also approved , on an advisory basis , certain payments to executive officers in connection with the merger .\nofficials with the companies said the transaction is still expected to close in the second quarter this year , subject to approval by gaming regulators and other customary closing conditions .\nisle of capri casinos reported fiscal 2015 profit of $ 46 . 2 million on net revenue of $ 978 . 6 million .\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 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ncopy the resume from your text document ( example : ms word ) by opening / viewing the document and selecting edit - select all from the menu bar , then edit , copy .\nclick into the resume text box . you will see your curser blinking in the box .\ngo to the menu bar at the top of the browser and select edit , paste . this will put the resume into the text area .\nhow your resume looks in the text box is not necessarily how it will look when an employer views it . be sure to align the bullets , tabs and spacing to ensure a well - formatted view for the recruiters .\ndo not use html when submitting your resume . your resume will be viewed by recruiters with widely varying screen dimensions , including palm pilots . your resume might be converted into straight ascii text and imported into a database or resume management software .\nyou can fine tune your job search by using specific keywords in the keyword search . if these keywords are in any part of a job , the search will return those jobs .\nexample keywords : marketing , business administration these words will result in job descriptions that include either marketing or business administration or both .\nexample : business administration these words together result in job descriptions that include both words in the order you type them in .\nexample : business administration and marketing and entry level these words result in job descriptions that include all of these words .\nto select multiple choices in a drop down box , hold down the ctrl (\ncontrol\n) key while clicking the options with the mouse . use the shift key if you ' re using a macintosh .\nwhen you are reviewing your resume , click into that frame . from your browser ' s menu , select ' file ' and ' print - only selected frame . '\nyou will not be able to change your username or password . if you lose your password , you can click on the\nforgot password\nbutton next to the password box on the login page . if you have forgotten your username , you will need to register again .\nroutinely , your job spy will search the job database . if a new job has been added that contains your job spy criteria , that job will be emailed to you ! enter the keywords that a job should contain in the\nkeyword ( s )\nbox . create a memorable name for your job spy .\nsubscribe today for full access on your desktop , tablet , and mobile device .\nfrom behind the glass windows of his 11th - floor downtown reno office , carano pointed toward plumas street just below .\nthese days , carano stands atop an expanding hotel - casino empire that is increasingly stepping outside its traditional comfort zone in reno .\nthe company is a far cry from the humble hotel - casino that family patriarch don carano started in 1973 . back then , the original 282 - room building was considered a risky gamble that was destined for failure .\nfor carano , the move is not simply about showing strength . it\u2019s about staying ahead of the game in order to survive .\njust as today\u2019s reno is a far cry from the city that he fished in as a boy , changing market forces require hotel - casinos of the present to adapt and evolve , carano said . one only needs to look at former family - owned hotel - casinos such as comstock , sundowner and fitzgerald ' s \u2014 former downtown reno fixtures that have since been turned into non - gaming entities . having a recession on top of tribal gaming\u2019s onslaught only made matters worse .\n\u201cthey used to say that gaming was recession - proof , \u201d carano said . \u201cthe recession proved that just like every industry , nobody is recession proof . \u201d\nfrom 1999 to 2012 , casinos in washoe county \u2014 which includes reno , sparks and north lake tahoe \u2014 saw revenues or \u201cgaming win\u201d drop annually 10 times in 14 years , according to data from the nevada gaming control board .\nthis included four straight years of declines from 2001 to 2004 as the specter of indian or tribal gaming cast a shadow over northern nevada , including the opening of thunder valley casino in 2003 just 27 miles north of sacramento in lincoln , calif .\nthe reno area rebounded for two years with gaming win gains in 2005 and 2006 during the real estate bubble . the great recession , however , pulled the rug from under nevada and hit the silver state particularly hard .\nthe downturn triggered six straight years of falling revenue for washoe county gaming operations from 2007 - 2012 . after many years of posting revenues above $ 1 billion each year , washoe dipped below the key threshold in 2008 , falling as low as $ 738 . 2 million in 2012 . the area has yet to get back to the billion - dollar threshold for gaming win since falling below the mark .\n\u201cthey had two choices , stay and be what they were , maximize that and try to survive under those circumstances or find a way to diversify , \u201d said ken adams , a reno - based gaming analyst with cdc consulting . \u201cthe caranos were smart enough to foresee the limits of what they had . \u201d\na look at washoe county gaming revenue through the years in actual dollars . hover over the graph to see actual values .\nthe growth makes the company a big player in gaming , according to adams .\nalthough gary carano\u2019s father continues to have a soft spot for the company he started , the elder carano\u2019s attention is focused on a different enterprise today . the hotel - casino owner turned wine patron spends a lot of time at ferrari - carano vineyards and winery , which comprises more than 1 , 500 acres in california\u2019s sonoma county . the business includes the estate winery in dry creek valley where the company\u2019s white wines are made , and the mountain winery in alexander valley , where red wines are produced .\ncarano smiled and shook his head in amusement as well as disbelief while talking about seeing his father\u2019s wines at shops and supermarkets .\n\u201cthat\u2019s his real love , \u201d carano said . \u201che\u2019s very happy for our company , but his real love is expanding the winery and doing those wines . \u201d\nwhile researching the venture , carano says he could not help but notice familiar themes in the companies\u2019 histories . founder bernie goldstein , dubbed the father of modern riverboat gambling , was a lawyer just like carano\u2019s father . although goldstein\u2019s children ended up working in the family\u2019s scrap metal firm alter trading corp . instead of his casinos , they still held positions at isle of capris\u2019 board ."]}
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", "topic": 19}], "title": "roman and williams", "paragraphs": ["roman and williams for waterworks \u2013 r . w . atlas hardware \u2014 roman and williams\ncustom wall sconces in cast glass and copper were designed by roman and williams . . .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at roman and williams , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the roman and williams company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at roman and williams .\nroman and williams founders robin standefer and stephen alesch , on their redesign of the royalton hotel lobby .\ngolden globe awards for ' tennessee williams ' the roman spring of mrs . stone '\ngwyneth paltrow tapped roman and williams to design her goop mrkt pop - up shop in manhattan .\nclick here to see the slide show of roman and williams ' s new colections for waterworks .\nthe wife - and - husband creative team is behind the architectural and interior design firm roman & williams .\nroman & williams buildings & interiors is somewhat better than a sharp stick in the eye .\nan original roman and williams drawing showing the design for the new restaurant upland in new york city .\nstandefer and alesch ' s east 4th street loft ( left ) ; the roman and williams offices ( right ) .\na rendering of roman and williams\u2019s design for the royalton lobby reveals one of the space\u2019s several sunken seating areas .\nroman and williams\u2019 custom - 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 ."]}
{"id": 55743, "summary": [{"text": "jeepster records is a london , england-based independent record label , founded in 1995 , and specialising in british indie and alternative bands , particularly glasgow-based acts .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "it is most notable for its signing of belle and sebastian and snow patrol . ", "topic": 35}], "title": "jeepster records", "paragraphs": ["after releasing a number of albums and eps on jeepster records , they are now signed to rough trade records in the united kingdom and matador records in the united states .\ncult records | cult records is an independent record label and online record store founded by julian casablancas .\noriginally without a logo and label name jeepster recordings , when a logo was designed it was jeepster .\nthe band left jeepster in 2002 and moved over to rough trade records . they subsequently released the records dear catastrophe wife , the life pursuit , belle and sebastian write about love and girls in peacetime want to dance .\nanother significant change occurred , with the band leaving jeepster records . times had changed for both parties and there was a mutual understanding that everyone would be better off trying something new . as far as b & s were concerned , that something new was rough trade records . for jeepster it was ceasing to release b & s records , in favour of a long - planned b & s dvd compilation .\ncult records is an independent record label and online record store founded by julian casablancas .\nglaswegian group belle & sebastian tap into the fey sound of c86 whilst often delving into delightfully deceptive dark imagery , despite their upbeat pop sound . the indie icons first made their name through the cult label jeepster records before joining the rough trade records roster .\non april 24th 2006 jeepster will reissue our two snow patrol albums . [ cont\u2026 ]\nbelle and sebastian have created a spotify playlist for the jeepster singles collection . [ cont\u2026 ]\na digital only sampler of tracks from snow patrol\u2019s two jeepster albums plus two previously unreleased songs .\nsixnationstate\u2019s second jeepster single , where are you now ? , was released on 26th march . [ cont\u2026 ]\nwe\u2019re really excited about this very special new belle and sebastian release to commemorate jeepster\u2019s 21st year . [ cont\u2026 ]\n\u2018i\u2019m a cuckoo\u2019 will be released on february 16th in the uk and europe through rough trade records . [ cont\u2026 ]\nexplosive indie band parka make their jeepster debut with the release of \u2018if you wanna ? \u2019 on 7th may 2007 .\nsnow patrol released their single , \u2018one night is not enough\u2019 on 5th march 2001 on jeepster recordings . [ cont\u2026 ]\nsoul jazz records\u2019 new \u2018punk 45\u2019 album charts the rise of underground punk across the united states in the years 1973 - 1980 .\nwe\u2019d like to congratulate matador records , jeepster\u2019s longterm licensing partner for our belle & sebastian catalogue in north america , on their upcoming 21st birthday . to celebrate the milestone matador will be throwing a party in las vegas ! matador at 21 : \u2026 [ cont\u2026 ]\non friday 12th july 2002 belle & sebastian signed a new deal for their future recordings with rough trade records worldwide . [ cont\u2026 ]\ntaking their name from the french novel belle et s\u00e9bastien , belle & sebastian recorded debut album tigermilk in just three days with original only 1 , 000 copies pressed onto vinyl . it saw them sign to jeepster records which would become their home for their formative years .\nexplosive indie band parka make their jeepster debut with the release of \u2018if you wanna ? \u2019 on 7th may 2007 . [ cont\u2026 ]\nwe\u2019re proud to announce the release of two new jeepster digital compilations which are now available exclusively from the itunes store . [ cont\u2026 ]\nit wasn ' t all doom and gloom . in the late nineties , jeepster expanded to take on salako and looper . in 1999 belle & sebastian won the brit award for best newcomer for the boy with the arab strap . it put jeepster firmly on the map .\nsixnationstate\u2019s first jeepster single , a studio recording of storming live favourite \u2018fire ! \u2019 , will be released on november 6th . [ cont\u2026 ]\ntemplate : about template : use british english template : use dmy dates template : infobox musical artist belle and sebastian are a scottish band formed in glasgow in january 1996 . led by stuart murdoch , the band has released 9 albums to date . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] much of their work had been released on jeepster records , but they are now signed to rough trade records in the united kingdom and matador records in the united states . though often praised by critics , [ 3 ] [ 4 ] belle and sebastian have enjoyed only limited commercial success . [ 3 ]\nenjoyable it might have been , but the money would have come in handy . in 1997 , jeepster signed a new band called snow patrol .\nthe double a - side single entitled \u201cbooks\u201d is to be released on rough trade records on june 21st in the uk and europe . [ cont\u2026 ]\nbelle and sebastian\u2019s sixth album \u201cdear catastrophe waitress\u201d will be released by rough trade records in the uk / europe on october 6th 2003 . [ cont\u2026 ]\nso , while d ' andrea is sticking with his day job in the city , leaving his wife to run jeepster , he is positive about the future .\nbelle & sebastian\u2019s first ever compilation album entitled \u2018push barman to open old wounds\u2019 , was released in the uk on may 23rd by jeepster recordings . [ cont\u2026 ]\nby 2006 we felt ready to sign again ,\nsays d ' andrea .\nand through our connections with worst case scenario records we found sixnationstate .\nbuilding on the success of their always essential edits 12\ns , psychemagik are back with the full length lp \u2018magik cyrkles\u2019 , a new compilation for leng records .\n7\n- punkerama records - ? ? ? - uk - 2012 - 250 copies in different colour sleeves : 50 pink , 75 red , the rest white .\n\u201ci would agree . it would be easy to give up that gentleness , \u2019cos on the surface it has brought us nothing but bootings from the man - in - the - street . our records never leap out at you . but , in time , you hope some people would quietly be able to lean on those records . \u201d\njeepster reaches a birthday milestone later this year and to celebrate we\u2019ve been getting together some rarities and unseen gems that we think you might like to see . [ cont\u2026 ]\nisobel campbell\u2019s new collaborative album recorded with former screaming trees and queens of the stone age vocalist mark lanegan will be released on january 30th 2006 through v2 records . [ cont\u2026 ]\nbelle & sebastian have confirmed that their new album entitled \u201cthe life pursuit\u201d will be released in the uk and europe on february 6th 2006 by rough trade records . [ cont\u2026 ]\ndoes d ' andrea think they could have done anything differently ?\nno ,\nhe says .\nbelle & sebastian might not even have been a band without jeepster .\nafter a self enforced break from signing bands jeepster are back and we\u2019re thrilled to announced that we\u2019ve secured the signatures of one of the most exciting bands around , sixnationstate . [ cont\u2026 ]\nbelle and sebastian\u2019s retrospective dvd compilation will be released by jeepster recordings on october 20th 2003 . the title of the compilation is \u2018fans only\u2019 and the catalogue number will be jprdvd001 . [ cont\u2026 ]\nthe album coincides with the release of soul jazz records\u2019 massive new deluxe 400 page \u2018punk 45s\u2019 cover art book edited and compiled by jon savage ( author of the seminal book on punk , \u2018england\u2019s dreaming\u2019 ) and stuart baker ( founder of soul jazz records ) . the book includes text by jon savage , numerous interviews and articles from the likes of richard hell , seymour stein ( sire records ) , geoff travis ( rough trade ) , and peter saville ( factory ) , as well as exhaustive biographies , band lineups and more on the many hundreds of bands who feature in the book .\nsoul jazz records continue their journey into the vaults of the mighty studio one with this next instalment , featuring everything from classic ska and rocksteady to the deepest roots , heaviest dub and dancehall roots .\nthe third single from belle & sebastian\u2019s \u2018the life pursuit\u2019 album , \u2018the white collar boy\u2019 , will be released by rough trade records in the u . k . on monday 26th june . [ cont\u2026 ]\nsnow patrol have confirmed that the third single from final straw will be \u2018chocolate\u2019 , it will be released by fiction records / polydor on the monday after the arran weekender , april 12th . [ cont\u2026 ]\nt . rex world - wide illustrated discography pre t . rex and early marc bolan see john ' s children records are not for sale - for your viewing pleasure only click here if you like to sort them by title\nyou could describe us as a patron of the arts rather than a label ,\nsays stef d ' andrea , the co - founder and md of jeepster .\nwe ' re in this for the experience .\nthe dvd release of snow patrol\u2019s performance at somerset house on august 8th 2004 is now available featuring live versions of three tracks from the band\u2019s second jeepster album \u2018when it\u2019s all over we still have to clear up\u2019 . [ cont\u2026 ]\n' nuggets : original artyfacts from the first psychedelic era 1965 - 68 ' was originally released as a double - lp in 1972 by elektra records that celebrated 27 three - minute masterpieces that made up one of the most influential rock anthologies ever released .\nas snow patrol found success with a top 10 hit\nrun\nand belle & sebastian continued to gather pace , jeepster put out a dvd and compilation album for belle & sebastian , followed in 2006 by releases of th to snow patrol albums .\nwe\u2019re pleased to confirm that six of the tracks that snow patrol recorded while signed to jeepster will be included on their forthcoming career best of collection , \u2018up to now\u2019 . \u2018up to now\u2019 will be released on november 9th 2009 . \u2026 [ cont\u2026 ]\nthis album features some of the most in - demand and collectible studio one tracks over the years , all digitally remastered . the sleevenotes are by rob chapman , author of the celebrated books about studio one records , \u2018never grow old\u2019 and \u2018downbeat the ruler\u2019 .\nmurdoch couldnt ' be persuaded to record in a more professional studio , but did agree to sign to jeepster . however , the band had a very definite idea of what they wanted to do , and that didn ' t include single releases , gigs , interviews or photographs .\nwhile maintaining our critical success , jeepster has remained 100 % independently owned and financed allowing total creative freedom to continue . as part of this pledge , in 2006 we signed the lively and enigmatic sixnationstate . whilst touring to support the release of their 2007 debut album they were identified as one of the most exciting live bands around .\n\u2018punk 45 : kill the hippies ! kill yourself ! the american nation destroys its young - underground punk in the united states of america\u2019 is the first in soul jazz records\u2019 \u2018punk 45\u2019 series of album releases coinciding with the new book and will be followed at the start of next year by \u2018punk 45 vol . 2 underground punk in the uk\u2019 .\nbelle & sebastian\u2019s new album \u201cstorytelling\u201d was released on jeepster on june 3rd 2002 . it is also available through our usual overseas partners . the album is available on cd ( jprcd014 ) and lp ( jprlp014 ) formats . as previously reported , the record is made up of songs written for the film of the same name . [ cont\u2026 ]\nerased tapes collection v is a collection of five seven - inch records carrying ten exclusive songs recorded by the erased tapes artists in celebration of the label ' s fifth anniversary . housed in a rigid box , manually produced and hand - assembled , it comes in a strictly limited edition of five hundred vinyl sets designed by torsten posselt at feld berlin .\nthe jeepster \u201cfans only\u201d dvd was released in october 2003 , and it tells the story of b & s 1996 \u2013 2003 in a far more eloquent and entertaining way than this . there\u2019s loads of unreleased and unseen footage \u2013 as well as a few dodgy haircuts \u2013 on there which should hopefully make you giggle as much as it did us .\n2004 ended with the band back in glasgow , ensconced in the studio , writing the next album , \u2018the life pursuit\u2019 , which was recorded in california in summer 2005 and released in february 2006 . in the meantime , a double - cd , triple - lp compilation of all the jeepster ep\u2019s and singles called \u201cpush barman to open old wounds\u201d was released on may 23rd 2005 .\ncelebrating 10 years of ed banger records , \u2018ed rec vol x\u2019 is a 14 track compilation featureing all brand new tracks by your favourite ed banger artists like justice , mr oizo , sebastian , busy p , cassius , breakbot , mickey moonlight , feadz and more . famed for their electro bangers , the ed rec archive ranges from stadium headliners to quiet spins in the bar next door to your flat .\nalso in 2006 , we re - released snow patrol\u2019s two very excellent jeepster albums with loads of extras including b - sides and a video . we then slipped back into our accidental habit of working with glasgow based bands and added the bouncy and energetic parka to our roster . like sixnationstate parka recorded a debut album to be proud of and \u2018attack of the hundred yard hardman\u2019 hit stores in spring 2008 .\nanother key member of the inner - circle , freddie burretti , who would play a central role in helping create the ziggy image . buretti also fronted the short - lived pre - ziggy arnold corns project , which saw the release of 2 tracks that would subsequently become bowie / ziggy favourites , \u2018moonage daydream\u2019 and \u2018hang on to yourself\u2019 ( although burretti fronted the project , it was bowie\u2019s vocals on the records ) .\nto mark the 40 - year anniversary of nuggets , rhino has remastered the collection from the original analogue album master and will release it as a standalone cd and as a 180 - gram double - lp . the package also includes new liner notes by lenny kaye , the original compilation producer / compiler and long - time patti smith guitarist , and a new introduction by jac holzman , the founder of elektra records .\na compilation of anatolian & levantine 78s recorded between 1928 and 1952 . from the regions now known as turkey , syria , lebanon & egypt ! beautiful classical solo improvisations , folk songs and ensemble rockers - all never reissued before on lp . compiled by ian nagoski . extensive liner notes featuring a meditation on the supposed site of the garden of eden , details on the artists and photos . a co - release with canary records\nthis is a record store day 2013 exclusive , limited to one per person . exclusive tape , produced in conjunction with common bar and piccadilly records was lovingly put together to celebrate rsd . all the bands on this tape played at common bar in manchester during the day of april 20th 2013 . limited to just 50 hand numbered copies . featuring horsebeach , bernard + edith , jonnie common and emperor zero , two tracks by each band .\nbelle and sebastian release a compilation of bbc recordings spanning the years 1996 \u2013 2001 on jeepster recordings on 17th november 2008 . the album tracks the group\u2019s development from their first live radio recordings for mark radcliffe\u2019s show in july 1996 , shortly after the release of their \u2018tigermilk\u2019 album , through to a batch of four , much bootlegged songs recorded for john peel in 2001 , none of which have previously appeared on cd or vinyl . [ cont\u2026 ]\nhaving always done well with claremont 56 releases , label boss paul ' mudd ' murphy ' s idea of a series of cd compilations from lesser known , perhaps more underground and unsung djs seemed like an inspired idea here at piccadilly records . especially as the whole shebang would kick off with a selection from the coveted record bags of local balearic ( b\u00e6li\u02c8\u00e6r\u0268k ) reprobates moonboots and balearic mike ( he ' s so balearic they named a spanish archipelago after him . . . ) .\nit wasn\u2019t just bowie , but the whole ziggy package , complete with the spiders , that rocked my world . \u2018hunky dory\u2019 , \u2018ziggy stardust\u2019 and \u2018aladdin sane\u2019 are life - defining records for me , which also happen to be the 3 lp\u2019s that all 3 spiders appear on . so , whilst acknowledging ziggy\u2019s 40th , i also want to celebrate one of the great rock bands \u2013 bowie may have had the vision and the drive , but the spiders from mars , especially ronson , were the facilitators of his wildest dreams . urltoken\nemblazoned with a detailed debossing of the mountain - shaped logo , the black box opens at an angle and reveals five screen - printed inner sleeves carrying five dinged 7\nrecords , plus a hand - numbered sixth inner . the additional sleeve contains a mountain - shaped record centrepiece , an anti - static cleaning cloth and has a unique code imprinted on the back . the code enables its rightful owner to download a digital edition of this release from the 24th of december 2013 . until then this exclusive collection shall be enjoyed on vinyl only .\nsubtitled\nthe funky side of p & p records\n, this box set feature seven super funky 45s , all packaged in one beautiful box . the two ps , peter brown and patrick adams , are well known for the disco tracks they produced for their own p & p imprint , but this box set takes a look at the soul and funk 45s they cut for the label as well . includes tracks by eddie owen , wild honey , otis turner and the mighty kingpins , henry brooks , sons of darkness , and ella hamilton .\nspotted by the fiercely independent label jeepster last year , parka\u2019s first single for the label , \u2018if you wanna ? \u2019 , is a rabble rousing call to the dancefloor from the glaswegian four piece . the second single ever to be released by parka , \u2018if you wanna ? \u2019 follows debut \u2018disco dancer\u2019 which was released on small indie singles label worst case scenario in 2006 . the band are quickly picking up the art of making the perfect pop song , \u2018if you wanna ? \u2019 is bound to be a dancefloor favourite in indie clubs all over the uk .\n\u2019 , but lots of bowie fans stuck with the former and still hear it that way now . in 1972 bolan was the biggest pop idol in britain , and between 1970 - 72 had a sensational run of hits \u2013 \u2018ride a white swan\u2019 ( # 2 ) , \u2018hot love\u2019 ( # 1 ) , \u2018get it on\u2019 ( # 1 ) , \u2018jeepster\u2019 ( # 2 ) , \u2018telegram sam\u2019 ( # 1 ) , \u2018debora\u2019 ( re - issue , # 7 ) , \u2018metal guru\u2019 ( # 1 ) , \u2018children of the revolution\u2019 ( # 2 ) . \u2018solid gold easy action\u2019 ( # 2 ) and \u201820\nin 1999 the band were awarded with best newcomer ( for their third album ) at the brit awards , upsetting the much better known acts steps and 5ive . [ 21 ] that same year , the band hosted their own festival , the bowlie weekender . tigermilk was also given a full release by jeepster before the band started work on their next lp . the result was fold your hands child , you walk like a peasant , which became the band ' s first top 10 album in the uk . [ 11 ] a stand - alone single ,\nlegal man\n, reached no . 15 and gave them their first appearance on top of the pops . [ 22 ]\nin 1999 the band was awarded with best newcomer ( for their third album ) at the brit awards , upsetting better - known acts such as steps and 5ive . [ 18 ] that same year , the band hosted their own festival , the bowlie weekender . tigermilk was also given a full release by jeepster before the band started work on their next lp . the result was fold your hands child , you walk like a peasant , which became the band ' s first top 10 album in the uk . [ 8 ] a stand - alone single ,\nlegal man\n, reached no . 15 and gave them their first appearance on top of the pops . [ 19 ]\nalthough his name sounds german , gesaffelstein is in fact a young french dj and producer that was discovered by the hacker back in 2008 . since then gesaffelstein became one of the most sought after producers in the world , remixing tracks for lana del rey , moby and laurent garnier to name a few , releasing music on his own zone records , tiga\u2019s turbo imprint and brodinski\u2019s bromance label and producing tracks on kanye west\u2019s latest album \u201cyeezus\u201d together with french pioneers daft punk . in only a few years time gesaffelstein became a tastemaker who determines the face and sound of today\u2019s electronic music scene . gesaffelstein\u2019s energizing techno , dark and obsessional , works the dance - floor yet at the same time continues to mine emotional landscapes and powerful atmospheres .\nthe second ep \u201clazy line painter jane\u201d , was released on july 28th , the week of the seminal union chapel gig in islington , london . despite the poor sound , the band had the crowd dancing in the aisles ( and pews ) of the chapel . for most , this gig was their first b & s gig and a religious experience was shared by all . the \u201clazy jane\u201d ep narrowly missed the top 40 , crashing in at number 41 , much to chris geddes ( keyboards ) amusement , as he had made bets with jeepster boss mark jones that it would not get in . the band played two more gigs on their mini tour of the south - west in oxford and colchester , preparing them for their american debut .\nit was pretty much downhill from there \u2013 bowie continued to sell records to a loyal fan base that stayed with him throughout , with new fans acquired via a series of megatours , and would still pick up the odd # 1 lp during the 3 decades following \u2018let\u2019s dance\u2019 , but despite morphing from one approach to the next he couldn\u2019t find the magic he once seemed able to summon so effortlessly . the proof is in the pudding \u2013 following his death the vast majority of the top 40 bowie tracks downloaded were from his first decade , and only a couple from the mid - \u201980s on , most notably his surprise 2013 hit single \u2018where are we now ? \u2019 , which was his first top 10 hit since \u2018jump they say\u2019 20 years before , serving to build the momentum for another chart topping album , \u2018the next day\u2019 .\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\nthey signed belle & sebastien and snow patrol , but lost both to bigger labels on the cusp of their achieving major success .\na scout spotted the scottish indie band at stow college in glasgow almost as soon as d ' andrea , jo , his wife , and mark jones , set up the label in 1995 .\ntheir first two albums were already written and stuart murdoch had a plan which included recording them at college using money he ' d borrowed from his dad\nrecalls d ' andrea .\nd ' andrea turned down radiohead ' s request that belle & sebastian support them on their 1997 tour . and rejected krispy kreme ' s $ 350 , 000 ( \u00a3175 , 000 ) syncing deal .\ni almost staretd to enjoy saying ' no ' ,\nhe says .\nwe took the tried and tested route of album production with them , but it cost a lot of money ,\nsays d ' andrea .\nthey sold 10 , 000 of each of the two albums we produced , but they were capable of more . so we spent more , but the sales didn ' t rise to match .\nbut by 2002 , the label ran out of money .\nthat coincided with the time when belle & sebastian and snow patrol were ready to embrace the mainstream ,\nsays d ' andrea .\nwe were honest about the fact we were broke\n,\nsnow patrol went off to polydor and belle & sebastian to rough trade . d ' andrea returned to his job as a metals trader in the city , while his wife continued to keep things ticking over .\ntwo singles releases have had low - key success and an album , sixnationstate , is due out in september . although d ' andrea was keen to focus on just one band , later last year he spied parka , again picked up by worst case scenario .\ni had to sign them\nsays d ' andrea .\nthey have the punky energy of the buzzcocks , with a dance feel .\ndoes anyone ?\nasks d ' andrea .\nno one really knows how to do the job anymore . people are willing to spend money on going to concerts , merchandise , food , but not music itself .\nthe musicality is amazing ,\nhe says .\nthese kids are the mp3 generation ; they ' re mixing up genres and not following any one particular style . when you get someone who does it well , it ' s incredibly exciting .\nbelle and sebastian have announced that they will play a very special one off concert in glasgow with the rsno . [ cont\u2026 ]\nsnow patrol have announced new headline shows in the united states for later this year . [ cont\u2026 ]\n20 years since they took fans for a weekend away at the bowlie weekender , belle and sebastian would like you to join them at sea for the boaty weekender . [ cont\u2026 ]\nsnow patrol have confirmed additional dates for their wildness tour in europe , the uk and ireland in december 2018 and january and february 2019 . 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standing to fill two of the six places designated to majors on bpi council that are currently also vacant .\nnicola mendelsohn cbe , vp emea facebook , has been confirmed to deliver this year\u2019s keynote address .\nwe currently have no availability for this show , however sometimes more tickets are made available at a later date . please provide us with an email address and we can alert you if tickets become available for this show or artist at a later date .\nas a 6 foot 3 man . . . i had difficulty fitting my legs in to the seating at the troxy and made for a very uncomfortable few hours . . also , your spot lights often blinded me and i noted other people holding a hand over their eyes , this was a bit annoying . a really poor depressing back - up artist , but belle and sebastian were very good\nb & s ; on form . . loved the video backdrop . good set with a couple of exceptions for me . interactive as always . encore lifted the roof . not a great fan of rock city as a venue . . . viewing position always an issue but a really fun night .\nthe band members include drummer richard colburn , stevie jackson and bobby kildea playing guitar , keys by sarah martin and chris geddes with dave mcgowan playing bass .\nthey make their headline performance at the nottingham rock city , brighton dome and the troxy in london during march of 2018 .\nbelle & sebastian tickets are just about to become released . expected to sell quickly , you can set a personal reminder with gigantic to alert you via text message or email as to when they are released at 09 : 00 on friday 29th of september .\nthey would grow from indie darlings to greater commercial success , assisted by being selected for use in films like high fidelity and ( 500 ) days of summer and also becoming the end credit music for the channel 4 comedy television show teachers . their name and gig attendance grew across the albums if you\u2019re feeling sinister , the boy with the arab strap , fold your hands child , you walk like a peasant and storytelling .\nyou know belle & sebastian concert tickets will go very fast so ensure you book yours before they all go . gigantic is known for offering a great service in getting you the gig ticket you need , so stick with us for an unforgettable experience .\nas a first time buyer you may be nervous about purchasing tickets through a company you ' ve not used before . this is completely understandable , which is why we want to put your mind at ease and assure you that gigantic tickets are a safe , reliable place to buy tickets from a primary ticket agent . we are full members of star - 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5 high pavement , nottingham , ng1 1hf\ncritically acclaimed album releases followed from all four new signings and a few months after the 1998 release of belle & sebastian\u2019s third album \u2018the boy with the arab strap\u2019 they were nominated for a brit award . against all odds they went on to beat steps in the 1999 brit awards best newcomer category .\nin the summer of 2008 we released an album of highlights from belle & sebastian\u2019s various bbc sessions with , in addition , a limited edition twelve track live recording dating back to 2001 . the album provides the band\u2019s dedicated fans with a nostalgic reminder of how belle & sebastian\u2019s live sound progressed .\nthe \u201csinister\u201d lp had been licensed in north america by virgin subsidiary label the enclave since february . belle and sebastian journeyed over to new york in september to take part in the cmj ( college music journal ) festival . they played two gigs at the angel oransanz foundation centre for the arts , an old chapel in greenwich village . the excitement levels were so high , parts of the ceiling decided to join the band onstage , as belle and sebastian \u2013 literally \u2013 brought the house down .\nthe band were also invited to play at the barcelona bam festival in late september . this time their venue was an ancient courtyard at the plaza del rei , and under a starry moonlit sky , beneath the gaze of a thousand gargoyles they captivated , yet again , another audience .\n\u201c3 . . 6 . . 9 seconds of light\u201d was the last of the summer ep\u2019s released on october 13th , and the music press finally realised just how important b & s are , when both the melody maker and the nme made it their single of the week . despite the lack of radio play , it became the bands\u2019 first top 40 hit , debuting at number 32 on the charts .\n1998 saw the release of \u201cthe boy with the arab strap\u201d , which became the biggest hit yet , hitting the charts at number 12 , before disappearing without trace . the band disappeared too , but fortunately left a trace which led to the us and europe on their first overseas tour .\noh , and the band won \u201cbest newcomer\u201d at the brit awards , much to the chagrin of dennis waterman , whose re - mix of \u201ci could be so good for you ( theme from minder ) \u201d was deemed ineligible on grounds of being shit . however , waterman\u2019s tears turned to cheers the next year when he was presented with an honorary award for \u201cbest thing to happen to rula lenska\u201d .\nthe fourth single \u201cthis is just a modern rock song\u201d was released , backed by the sublime \u201cslow graffiti\u201d .\n1999 was a reasonably quiet year for the band . the only highlights were the re - release of \u201ctigermilk\u201d and the bowlie weekender , belle & sebastian\u2019s own festival . held at pontin\u2019s holiday camp in camber sands , the festival featured mercury rev , teenage fanclub , flaming lips , godspeed you black emperor , mogwai and broadcast among others , and spawned all tomorrow\u2019s parties .\nthe rest of the year , and the first half of 2000 saw the band locked up in cava with tony doogan , recording the songs that would eventually make up b & s\u2019 first top ten lp \u201cfold your hands child , you walk like a peasant\u201d . the accompanying single \u201clegal man\u201d was a top 15 hit , and gave the band their first \u201ctop of the pops\u201d appearance , and their first brush with the law . it was a riotous appearance that degenerated into a blur of monkey butlers and roses .\nthe ever - expanding b & s line - up had a bit of a blow when stuart david departed to concentrate on looper and writing books . but it\u2019s alright . playing the bass isn\u2019t exactly rocket science .\nthe members of the band took the rest of the year off to concentrate on other projects ; bel\u2019s gentle waves ; mick with the amphetameanies ; beans and stevie with v - twin and richard with snow patrol .\nthey reconvened in january 2001 to record some new songs , again with doogan . the first of these , \u201cjonathan david\u201d , was released as a single on june 18th 2001 , becoming a minor hit in the uk and a major hit in brazil . the band celebrated by playing a 13 - date tour of the uk , as well as sell - out trips to the usa , spain , japan and brazil . having survived various gruesome tour initiation tests , \u201cbelfast\u201d bobby kildea was poached from v - twin , joining the band as full - time bassist . he lacks the boy david\u2019s dry , cutting wit , but is somewhat easier on the eye .\nthe second and final single of the year was called \u201ci\u2019m waking up to us\u201d , and was released in november 2002 . it was the first time the band had collaborated with a producer ; the producer in question being mike hurst , the man behind several great \u201960s hits , and loads of dodgy \u201980s stuff .\nlarge chunks of 2002 were also spent recording \u201cstorytelling\u201d , the soundtrack album to todd solondz\u2019s film of the same name . as it turns out , a lot of the album doesn\u2019t feature in the film , but the film at the very least , inspired all the music . alright ?\nthe rest of 2002 was spent on the road , or so it seemed , performing shows in the uk , denmark , sweden , holland , belgium , france , italy , the usa , canada , norway , germany , greece , portugal and spain . sadly there was another casualty along the way ; isobel was the next to falter , returning home midway through the us tour . she\u2019d never tried to pretend the rock\u2019n\u2019roll life suited her , and the cons had started to outweigh the pros . so that was that .\none of the highlights of the year was in december , when b & s went to london to play at john peel\u2019s christmas party . some new songs were aired , and a drunken choir joined the band for some carols . for many though , the climax was a unique take on \u201cthe twelve days of christmas\u201d where richard finally got to do his bird impressions .\nwhich brings us to 2003 . barring any late changes of mind , belle & sebastian have completed their 6th studio album . recorded in sussex and london with \u201880s maestro trevor horn ( buggles , yes , abc , tatu , frankie goes to hollywood ) , the album is the first to feature bobby and not isobel . there are plans , sure , there are plans . some will happen , some won\u2019t , and some kinda will and won\u2019t . there will be a good deal of touring later in the year , but for now , august saw the band\u2019s biggest ever headline shows in nyc , la and san fran . they weren\u2019t sure whether neil diamond\u2019s \u201clove at the greek\u201d was recorded in the la or san fran greek theatre , so they did both to be on the safe side .\nin november 2003 , the band released their first ever single from an album in the form of \u201cstep into my office , baby\u201d . the video is in the style of the seventies \u201cconfessions\u2026\u201d films and stars richard as the window cleaner come office piece of fluff . graham linehan \u2013 he of father ted fame \u2013 graciously accepted b & s\u2019s request to write and direct the video , which instigated the biggest amount of back - slapping \u201clove your work\u201d you could imagine .\nthe release of \u201ci\u2019m a cuckoo\u201d from dcw in february 2004 saw b & s enjoying unprecedented radio play , and their biggest uk hit to date with a number 14 smash . the ep was also memorable for the first - ever b & s remix ; australian mavericks\u2019 avalanches unique take on \u201ci\u2019m a cuckoo\u201d which has to be heard to be believed . \u201cwrapped up in books\u201d was released as a aa - side with new track , the epic \u201cyour cover\u2019s blown\u201d , as the final album single in june , netting the group their 3rd top 20 hit .\nthe success of the \u201cdear catastrophe waitress\u201d album and singles led to b & s being nominated for both the mercury music prize and the ivor novello award , but failing to win either . more oddness was to be experienced in november when trevor horn threw a party / concert to celebrate his 25 years in the business and asked b & s to perform . the band finally threw off their indie shackles and shared a stage with pet shop boys , abc , grace jones , seal , yes and frankie goes to hollywood ! highlight ? probably stuart inadvertently addressing the \u201ci\u2019ve got no claims to your crown\u201d line of \u201ci\u2019m a cuckoo\u201d to prince charles , who was watching from sidestage . and catching camilla stealing the rider when we were watching yes .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nalex essoe uses the word ravenous to describe how much she wanted the part of sarah walker , the lead character of starry eyes , a horror film from co - writers / directors kevin kolsch and dennis widmyer that magnifies the dark side of the movie industry . essoe knew that the role would allow her to employ a wide array of tools learned while training to be an actor . more\nfor this my firsts we talk to dean wareham . born in new zealand in 1963 , his family relocated to australia before settling in new york city in 1977 ( when the punk scene was still going strong ) . more\naccording to the bio on springtime carnivore\u2019s facebook page , greta morgan once joined a traveling circus as an acrobat and tightrope walker , where she suffered a fall which broke her leg . while rehabbing from the injury , she rediscovered the old family piano and began writing music . more\nbarbara kopple is a legend in documentary filmmaking . her debut film , harlan county usa ( 1976 ) , made while she was still in school , won the best documentary oscar . kopple\u2019s latest film , running from crazy , is an intimate documentary portrait of actress mariel hemingway as she fights back against her famous family\u2019s long history of mental illness and suicide . kopple intertwines family home video , an unfinished documentary by mariel\u2019s sister margaux ( who committed suicide in 1992 ) , and contemporary footage of mariel as she raises two teenaged daughters and participates in various suicide prevention activities . i had the chance to speak with kopple about watching mariel watch those home videos for the first time and how ernest\u2019s legacy impacts the hemingway family . more\nthe better angels is a breathtaking cinematic interpretation of three critical years in abraham lincoln\u2019s youth . starting before the death of his birth mother in 1818 and spanning through his stepmother\u2019s arrival in his life , the film is not only a realistic , un - romanticized portrayal of american frontier life , but a poetic study of the bonds between a child and its mother . the better angels speculates on the impact these two women had in shaping the future leader , and does so quite convincingly . more\nbefore she succumbs to the inevitable blitz of promotion and performances surrounding her highly - anticipated sophomore album tough love this fall , jessie ware still has one big commitment on her agenda to cross off : her wedding day . more\nvocalist rosie blair embarked for berlin with little else beyond a plan to form a band . one night , by chance , she overheard michel collet busking in the u - bahn , berlin\u2019s underground mass transit system , and was struck by his beautiful , complex guitar style . she approached the guitarist ; they bonded over shared musical tastes , and decidedly quickly that they were meant to work together . more\nas iamamiwhoami , jonna lee crafts electropop that seems to twist and turn based on its own internal logic . more\nin his four decades of filmmaking , lucio fulci created a body of work that established his legacy as one of italy\u2019s masters of horror . among euro cult and horror fans , fulci\u2019s best films are held in the same regard as those of directors dario argento and mario bava .\ngetting his start in the late 1950s with comedies and spaghetti westerns , fulci eventually moved into the realm of giallos \u2013 an italian horror subgenre that shares elements with the american slasher film \u2013 and eventually , the more surreal and supernatural style of horror that became his trademark . fulci is most famous \u2013 or , at least , notorious \u2013 for his heavy use of realistic ( and disgusting ) gore effects , which are on best display in the director\u2019s zombie films of the late 1970s and early 1980s . more\nin horns , daniel radcliffe stars as ig perrish , a young man who finds himself accused of murdering his girlfriend\u2014a crime he knows he didn\u2019t commit , but lacks any proof to clear his name . perceived as a villain in the public eye , ig awakes to find he\u2019s sprouted a pair of devilish horns , and possesses powers that compel others to tell him their darkest , most tucked - away secrets . with his new abilities , he sets out to prove his innocence by finding the person who took away the love of his life and bringing them to justice . more\nbelle and sebastian are an indie pop band formed in glasgow in january 1996 . they are often compared with acts such as the smiths , [ 1 ] [ 2 ] bob dylan and nick drake . [ 3 ] [ 4 ] the name belle & sebastian comes from belle et s\u00e9bastien , a 1965 children ' s book by french writer c\u00e9cile aubry , later adapted for television and an anime . [ 4 ] [ 5 ] though consistently lauded by critics , [ 6 ] [ 7 ] belle & sebastian ' s\nwistful pop\n[ 8 ] has enjoyed only limited commercial success . [ 6 ]"]}
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based enterprise video delivery , today announced it has launched . . .\nkontiki , the leading provider of enterprise video solutions and melcrum , the world ' s leading source . . .\nkontiki , the leading provider of cloud - based enterprise video solutions , today announced its status a . . .\narmstrong says kontiki will spend its new - found capital on hiring engineers , marketing and sales talent . the company has 34 employees today but expects to become a 50 - person operation within a year . it plans to deliver a product release that works on ios and android mobile devices within the year .\nkontiki , the leading provider of cloud - based enterprise video delivery , today announced it will be te . . .\nkontiki has employees and is the sixth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 105 .\n, has raised $ 10 . 7 million in series b funding led by the company\u2019s earlier backers , mk capital , and joined by new world ventures and cross creek capital . kontiki aims to give big corporations their own private youtube , or a way to use video to connect and teach employees , decrease travel expenses and increase productivity .\nthe kontiki brand , which already enjoys a strong reputation in the swiss market , will be retained under kuoni ownership . kontiki - 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traders . com ) kontiki closes 2013 by doubling the number of customers and adding a host of new vide . . .\nsunnyvale , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - kontiki stream for chatter brings scalable , high quality video to . . .\nwith the solid backing of the chinese citychamp watch & jewellery group ltd , which bought the company in 2011 from porsche design , eterna can continue to fully express its vocation for the in - house development and manufacturing of advanced mechanical movements and precision timepieces .\neterna marks the 70th anniversary of thor heyerdahl\u2019s legendary kontiki expedition with a bold new limited edition timepiece manufactured , for the very first time , out of bronze .\nafter two years as acting interim - ceo in switzerland , robert dreyfuss\u2019 mission at eterna came to an end in late 2016 . the lead of the company has been taken over by the longtime eterna top - management team and experienced directors of the citychamp watches & jewellery group dedicated to eterna and . . .\nnewly appointed ceo , dan vetras , will take advantage of strong market growth in enterprise video , building on kontiki ' s industry leading enterprise content delivery network and world - class customers .\n\u201ci am pleased to be joining kontiki , \u201c said dan vetras . \u201cthe unique combination of an industry leading technology platform , a long - tenured team and a market poised for accelerated growth is compelling . i am looking forward to helping the team take kontiki to the next level and meeting our customers , especially at our upcoming customer council event in charlotte , n . c . \u201d\nthe integration of kontiki - saga reisen ag into the market leading kuoni group opens new prospects for development and will also provide numerous synergies in the sales , distribution , it and purchasing areas .\naaron mccormack , ceo for bt conferencing has commented that video is becoming a ' must have ' tool for business communication programs , and the new bt solution offers a natural step for customers who are already using collaboration services and want to add or expand the use of live video webcasting or video on demand to their company - wide events .\nthe kontiki video solutions will enable bt conferencing to offer multi - national organizations the ability to quickly and cost effectively send broadcast quality video content to their employees ' pc ' s regardless of which network they are on .\n\u201cwe are excited to welcome dan to our team , \u201d said todd johnson , chairman of the board of kontiki . \u201chis proven track record of managing critical growth transitions , establishing successful customer relationships and developing new markets aligns perfectly with our needs . we spent a decade building the best enterprise video platform in the business and now we need to scale for market growth . dan\u2019s leadership inside and outside of kontiki will ensure we achieve our full potential . \u201d\nfounded in 2000 , kontiki offers an end - to - end enterprise video platform , delivering all of the capabilities you need for a complete video communications solution , while ensuring absolute security and control over your network and content . from live video webcasting and video on - demand to an employee video portal with social media capabilities , kontiki gives you the ability to build a video culture and align your organization , in the most engaging and effective way possible .\nthe board reached the conclusion that kontiki - saga reisen ag can continue to enjoy sustainable success if it serves its clearly confined fields of business with unique products and very high efficiency , in existing and , possibly , new markets .\nbt conferencing , a provider of audio , video and web collaboration services , has stated that they have expanded their unified communications ( uc ) portfolio by adding kontiki ' s video solutions which includes live video webcasting and video on - demand services .\nas enterprises continue to expand with global locations and remote workforces , it\u2019s never been more difficult for a company to feel connected . it\u2019s also never been more critical . kollective\u2019s cloud - based , smart peering distribution platform leverages your existing network infrastructure to deliver content faster , more reliably and with less bandwidth . our platform scales existing it infrastructure to accelerate content delivery to the edge of the enterprise while minimizing network congestion .\ndan formerly served as president and ceo of visible technologies , a leading provider of social media monitoring solutions . prior to that , dan held the position of president and ceo of talisma corporation , significantly growing revenues and managing a successful merger with moxie software . before talisma , he was president and ceo at captura software through its merger with concur technologies , where he was responsible for determining the company ' s strategic direction and operation .\nthe top 10 competitors in kontiki ' s competitive set are qumu , ignite technologies , haivision , vidizmo , harmonic , vbrick systems , wowza , mediaplatform , elemental and panopto . together they have raised over 150 . 3m between their estimated 2 . 3k employees .\ngartner researchers predict that video will grow to represent two - thirds of traffic over enterprise networks by 2015 . another enterprise video use - case that\u2019s popular among kontiki\u2019s customers , armstrong said , is the delivery of training and compliance materials by video - on - demand .\noffered as a software - as - a - service or software license solution , kontiki\u2019s technology is unique in the market in that our customers can securely deliver high\u2010quality video to all employees globally without deploying any networking or caching hardware . learn more about us at : urltoken\n\u201e our acquisition of kontiki provides kuoni switzerland with access to destinations in northern europe that have hardly figured before in our product offer , \u201d says armin meier , ceo of the kuoni group . \u201cit also underscores our overall group strategy of expanding our activities in promising niche markets \u201c .\nthe kuoni group has taken a further step in its declared acquisition strategy within the specialist travel segment : kuoni switzerland has acquired kontiki - 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ending flow of new and exciting content that ' s revolutionized the way people watch video . we ' ll also be accepting guest posts . if you ' re interested in contributing , watch this space or contact me to find out how .\nall kollective websites use cookies to improve your online experience . in compliance with gdpr we have updated our privacy and cookie policies . please click ok to continue , or click below to read more . you can also change you cookie settings in your browser .\ncount on the flawless execution of your video initiatives to ten of thousands of viewers around the world .\nhow kollective enabled nxp semiconductors to navigate a successful m & a using enterprise video .\nour platform maximizes your network\u2019s performance so your content gets to everyone on your network at the same time .\nour platform accelerates software distribution so you can easily update operating systems and deploy patches to devices across your network .\nour platform enables you to keep pace with major operating system updates and critical patches , keeping your network secure without impacting critical business applications .\nwe work with global companies like paypal , hsbc , basf , linkedin , and others to help them stay connected to their people and collaborate worldwide .\n\u201cif you are not a kollective customer and you are considering it , feel free first of all to reach out to me . kollective has been amazing \u2013 their products , their reliability , their support and the relationships have been phenomenal . \u201d\n\u201cwe are able to reach every user in remote locations without investing in hardware\u2026 from a network point of view , i don\u2019t hear about it , which means it\u2019s the perfect solution . one of the best we have . \u201d\n\u201cwe use built in polls , surveys and q & a to hear from our audience . our executives are very metric driven and ask for the results after every event . \u201d\n\u201cbefore kollective , the worry was , will the livestream even work ? kollective eliminated that concern and helped us expand what was possible with our live video programming . \u201d\nas the rise of multinational corporations , work from home and flexible hours have dispersed employees into different locations and time zones with many organizations struggling to maintain the concept of a single , unified workforce .\nlinkedin , the world\u2019s largest professional network with more than 530 million users in more than 200 countries , expands its live video programming to connect leadership and employees .\nfrom microcontrollers and processors to sensors , analog ics and connectivity , our technologies are fueling innovation in automotive , consumer , industrial and networking .\nall enterprise video programs begin with high hopes for seamless delivery , riveting content and improved employee engagement and communication . sometimes , though , technical troubles can hamstring an initiative , lead to lackluster participation and jeopardize support . . .\ndelivering video securely and to scale across the enterprise is a challenging task . there are countless new security and privacy risks to be conscious of , as well as ever - 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2540 grenchen \u2022 tel . + 41 32 938 23 82 \u2022 fax + 41 ( 0 ) 32 654 72 12\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 reserve bank of fiji . all rights reserved | site map | disclaimer\nfollowing the ball - bearing mounted rotor innovation , eterna kept improving its automatic movement , first miniaturising it so that it could function also in ladies\u2019 watches of much smaller sizes , then making it slimmer .\nthe result of this work was the smallest automatic winding calibre in the world that powered the eterna - matic golden heart for ladies , so called for the 23 - carat gold inertia mass guaranteeing excellent winding power for the rotor , despite its small size . design , technology as well as the endorsement of worldwide famous actresses like gina lollobrigida and brigitte bardot contributed to make of this model a worldwide success .\nin 1962 , the eterna - matic dato 3000 established a new record as the slimmest wristwatch in the world with automatic winding and date display . the movement was just 3 . 6 mm thick .\nthe retirement of rudolf schild - comtesse in 1971 came in challenging times for the swiss watch industry due to the incumbent quartz crisis . at the helm of eterna ( and eta ) since 1932 and often referred to as\nder uhrenpatron\n, schild - comtesse left a mark not only in eterna but in the entire watch industry working on the board of the category association , creating watchmaking schools and building his own foundation to promote cultural activities .\nin the following years , eterna - like other watchmakers such as certina , longines , mido , oris , rado and rotary - joined the multinational general watch co . group ( gwc ) , then regaining its autonomy a few years later under the wings of swiss industrialist franz wassmer which integrated the brand in his group .\nas electronic watches rose to prominence in the 1970 ' s , eterna introduced its first quartz watch in 1974 and , in 1980 , set a new record for the slimmest watch of all times with the linea museum quartz watch , measuring a mere 0 . 98mm in thickness .\nthe \u00abgrand prix triomphe de l\u2019excellence europ\u00e9enne\u201d award received that same year was a deserved acknowledgement of eterna\u2019s contribution to the influence of europe in the rest of the world .\nafter joining the prof . ferdinand alexander porsche ' s f . a . p . beteiligungs gmbh (\nporsche design\n) group in 1995 , the two brands will be tightly linked with eterna producing all porsche design branded timepieces .\npowered by the 800 - parts calibre 6036 , the porsche design indicator chronograph introduced at baselworld 2004 was the first chronograph to feature mechanical digital hour and minute counters .\nin 2009 ball bearings were , once again , used for the creation of another innovative movement , the hand - wound spherodrive . in this case , seven ball bearings were used for the two spring barrels as well as for the date changing assembly and the power reserve display . thanks to the reduced need for lubrication , the overall movement durability and reliability was greatly improved .\nthe calibre 39 project , started in 2007 and presented to the public in 2013 , represents a solid foundation for future developments .\nin fact , this uniquely engineered calibre , created with the same dimensions of the eta 7753 , can be combined with eight modules to create 88 different movement versions .\nmb & f launches a web section for certified pre - owne . . .\nkollective sd ecdn creates an intelligent software overlay on top of your existing network .\nkollective software defined enterprise content delivery network ( sd ecdn ) facilitates live video and file delivery on a global scale , without the need for new hardware . it deploys quickly and is less expensive than traditional hardware solutions .\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 )\nauto - 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( nyse : utx ) today reported third quarter 2016 results . all results in this release reflect continuing operations unless otherwise noted .\n: : the financial investigation concentration teaches students forensic accounting skills to pinpoint and document potential financial misdeeds . coursework in the concentration includes accounting concepts and procedures , data analysis , methods of detecting fraud and tracing illicit funds , the steps of due diligence , and damage assessment .\nexplore our portfolio of financial messaging , connectivity options , compliance solutions and shared applications . don\u2019t miss our consultancy , training and technical support .\nthe online bachelor ' s degree in fraud and financial crime investigation from utica college will prepare you for a career in the growing field of economic and financial crime investigation by teaching skills and techniques for gathering , analyzing , and preserving evidence of economic and financial misdeeds . the only online academic program of its kind in the nation , it draws from a variety of disciplines\u2014including criminal justice , mathematics , economics , ethics , and sociology\u2014to create a holistic approach to the study of economic crime .\nstrategy professor margarethe wiersema leads a panel discussion titled , \u201cdigital capabilities at the top : does your business have them ? , \u201d during the uci center for digital transformation\u2019s 2018 road to reinvention conference .\nas a result of the amalgamation of advanced technology and the internet , both the quantity and sophistication of cybercrimes targeting u . s . financial institutions and critical infrastructure have increased . today , criminal trends show an increased use of phishing emails , account takeovers , malicious software , hacking attacks and network intrusions resulting in significant data breaches . to protect the nation\u2019s financial infrastructure from cyber and financial criminals , the secret service has adopted a multipronged approach that includes :\nvijay gurbaxani is the taco bell endowed professor of information systems and computer science and director of the center for digital transformation ( cdt ) at the uci paul merage school of business . his research , teaching and consulting interests are at the nexus of business strategy and information technology ( it ) . he focuses on analyzing how emerging information technologies enable business model innovation ; on developing and evaluating business - driven strategies for the sourcing of information services ; and on valuing it investment . his approach is distinctive in its use of economic principles as the lens with which to analyze strategic management questions .\nfrom adopting real - time payments to financial crime compliance , find out how we respond to your challenges .\nthe files expose offshore companies controlled by the prime minister of iceland , the king of saudi arabia and the children of the president of azerbaijan and the prime minister of pakistan .\nplaid is a technology platform that enables applications to connect with users bank accounts . plaid focuses on lowering the barriers to entry in financial services by making it easier and safer to use financial data . learn more about plaid\nin 2017 , cft was included in the directory of cyber security service providers accredited for implementation of the swift customer security programme . the company started implementing the projects on attestation and analysis of the connection security of the financial institutions\u2019 it infrastructure to swift .\nfinancial crimes task forces combine the resources of the private sector and other law enforcement agencies in an organized effort to combat threats to u . s . financial payment systems and critical infrastructures . today , the secret service has 46 fctfs located across the country .\nomnichannel ( internet , mobile , web services etc . ) solution for modern financial institutions . learn more about banktron\nadapts to existing online banking sites , integrating with the navigation , look and feel of each financial institution ' s site . learn more about d3 banking\nthe federal reserve , the central bank of the united states , provides the nation with a safe , flexible , and stable monetary and financial system .\nwith more than 25 years of experience in delivering innovative technology solutions to the financial services industry , we understand the needs of our customers and build customised solutions to address their specific requirements .\nlondon and jacksonville , fla , june 26 , 2018 \u2013 new research released today from financial services technology leader fis \u2122 ( nyse : fis ) found that financial institutions with the most advanced operating models are growing nearly twice as fast as the rest of the industry .\nthe company held bonds originally worth millions of dollars in three giant icelandic banks that failed during the 2008 global financial crash , making it a creditor in their bankruptcies . gunnlaugsson\u2019s government negotiated a deal with creditors last year without disclosing his family\u2019s financial stake in the outcome .\nand learn how our solutions can help you to deal with the global payments & regulatory requirements and to manage the challenges of financial messaging integration and automation .\nswift carries over five billion financial messages a year . fast , reliable and secure support for businesses the world over .\nthe drivers of change are diverse and complex , and the impacts on your business are dramatic and demanding . will you see change coming ? see how ihs markit can help you harness the transformative technologies affecting our world - today and tomorrow .\nutica college ' s online fraud and financial crime investigation degree program was developed in conjunction with the board of advisors of the college ' s economic crime and cybersecurity institute , a research and educational institution on the leading edge of the study of financial crime for more than 20 years . instructors in the online economic degree program are highly regarded , top - level industry professionals in the field .\ncenter of financial technologies ( cft ) is a group of innovative companies that develop high - technology solutions for the finance sector and other industries in russia and the cis countries . cft\u2019s core activity involves the design , development and replication of high - tech solutions for credit and financial organizations , including a wide range of processing services and training courses for bank employees . cft\u2019s unique business model is based on the simultaneous development of software and processing to ensure steady growth at a rate exceeding the market average . cft is among the top 5 software developers on the russian market and leads in terms of business scale among national companies developing software for the finance sector . the customers of the cft group include the largest banks with business in russia , the leading banks of the cis countries and leading russian retail networks . the cft group\u2019s strategic goals , which are based on the efficient development of the group\u2019s business , involve the development of innovative , efficient products and solutions that : provide the group\u2019s customers with the opportunity to start and maintain profitable business ; significantly contribute to the enhancement of performance , upgrading and innovative development of key economic areas ; and facilitate improvement of the social sector and raise the living standards of the population .\nout - of - the - box mobile - ready e - banking application for e - wallets , banks , and other financial institutions . learn more about ebanq\nwatch our economic crime investigation experts discuss a terrorist financing scenario and show how financial crime investigation can help foil terrorist groups and their acts of mayhem and crime .\nbachelor ' s degree programs in forensic accounting typically focus 80 % of their coursework on accounting , taxation , auditing and financial statements , and not on economic crimes or financial fraud . at utica college , our fraud and financial crime investigation curriculum was developed as part of our suite of economic crime and criminal justice studies , so the courses not only teach you deep - knowledge forensic accounting skills , but also round out your business acumen with subject matter pertaining to broader disciplines , including :\nicbs conventional & icbs islamic are customer - centric business oriented software covering banks and financial institutions activities . learn more about icbs\ncold / erm , remote check item capture , low cost document imaging solutions for the financial industry . learn more about odin\nsmartbug media\u2014a leading intelligent inbound marketing agency that assists businesses in generating leads , increasing awareness , and building brand loyalty through inbound marketing , digital strategy , design , marketing automation , and public relations\u2014announced that its founder and ceo , ryan malone , has been appointed an industry fellow at the university of california , irvine ' s ( uci ) center for digital transformation within the paul merage school of business . malone , an alumnus of uci ' s prestigious mba program , returns to his alma mater as an advisor to share his marketing expertise and grow the center ' s digital presence .\ntoday , multi - disciplined forensics experts , investigative experts and intelligence analysts provide rapid response and critical information in support of financial analysis , infrastructure protection and criminal investigations .\ncoursework provides a comprehensive view of the criminal justice system and how it relates to economic crime across public and private sectors as well as the growing field of cybercrime . since much corporate information today is stored digitally , students also receive training in data mining and extraction technologies used for the collection , analyzing , and preserving of digital evidence .\n\u200bjacksonville , fla . , july 5 , 2018 \u2013 fis \u2122 ( nyse : fis ) , a global leader in financial services technology , will announce its second quarter 2018 financial results prior to market open on tues . , july 31 , 2018 .\nthe cache of 11 . 5 million records shows how a global industry of law firms and big banks sells financial secrecy to politicians , fraudsters and drug traffickers as well as billionaires , celebrities and sports stars .\ninnovation has not only led to new products and more - efficient production methods , but it has also induced dramatic changes in how businesses are organized and managed , highlighting the connections between new ideas and methods and the organizational structure needed to implement them . for example , in the 19th century , the development of the railroad and telegraph , along with a host of other technologies , were associated with the rise of large businesses with national reach . and , as transportation and communication technologies developed further in the 20th century , multinational corporations became more feasible and prevalent .\nopen source app to process financial transactions , automate flows and offer operational risk containment and compliance to standards . learn more about fintp\nwhile the magnitude and speed of regulatory change is unlikely to be uniform across countries , the future undoubtedly holds more regulation\u2014both financial and nonfinancial\u2014even for banks operating in emerging economies .\nin 1994 , congress mandated the secret service provide forensic and technical assistance in matters involving missing and exploited children . the secret service offers this assistance to federal , state and local law enforcement agencies and the national center for missing and exploited children .\nvalidis provides a quick , easy , and secure way for small businesses to share their financial data with financial institutions . our unique , cloud - based technology collects financial data from a businesss online or desktop accounting application and automatically assembles the data into a standardized format in minutes . the data is viewable in our online portal or can be seamlessly integrated into your existing systems . learn more about validis\n80 % of readiness leaders have fully or near fully automated key processes , versus 46 % of the rest of the industry .\nas described on the following pages , consolidated results for the quarter and nine months ended september 30 , 2016 and 2015 include restructuring costs and significant non - recurring and non - operational items . see discussion above ,\nuse and definitions of non - gaap financial measures ,\nregarding consideration of such costs and items when evaluating the underlying financial performance .\nlearn how swift brings the financial community together to define standards , shape market practice , and enable automation , cost reduction and efficiency .\na banking solution for financial institutions to provide secure digital channels to their customers at a reasonable and variable cost . learn more about bankingly\nmuch of the impetus comes from public sentiment , which is ever less tolerant of bank failures and the use of public money to salvage them . most parts of the prudential regulatory framework devised to prevent a repetition of the 2008 financial crisis are now in place in financial markets in developed economies . but the future of internal bank models for the calculation of regulatory capital , as well as the potential use of a standardized approach as a floor ( basel iv ) , is still being decided . the proposed changes could have substantial implications , especially for low - risk portfolios such as mortgages or high - quality corporate loans .\nian cameron\u2019s tax - haven history is an example of how deeply offshore secrecy is woven into the lives of political and financial elites around the world . it\u2019s also an important economic engine for many countries . the weight of that self - interest has made reform difficult .\nother major types of economic crime covered in the fraud and financial crime investigation program include \u2013 financial institution fraud ( bank fraud , credit / debit card fraud , loan fraud ) , money laundering , identity theft , wire fraud , insurance fraud , public corruption , health care fraud , embezzlement , environmental and investment fraud .\nmartin boyd , head of institutional & wholesale at fis , said : \u201cour research shows that financial services firms can increase their abilities to accelerate their growth if they evolve their traditional operating model of data management , efficiency and risk management into one built on digital innovation , emerging technologies and advanced automation . based upon our research , those firms that have been able to expand their focus and modernize their operating model should be well placed for success in the future . \u201d\nintegrated financial management solution for banks , credit unions , loan originators and wealth management firms - soa architecture . learn more about armnet integrated banking\nthe secret service has evolved into an agency recognized worldwide for its investigative expertise and for its aggressive and innovative approach to the detection , investigation and prevention of financial crimes . every day , the secret service conducts investigations to identify , locate and apprehend criminal organizations and individuals targeting the nation\u2019s critical financial infrastructure and payment systems involved in :\nthis quarter ' s issue offers feature articles in traffic engineering & crash investigation , forensics , the law enforcement industry , and police motorcycle units , as well as important news from northwestern center for public safety . our scrollable and printable pdf features all of this plus contributor information , extra infographics , and more artwork .\nthe data includes emails , financial spreadsheets , passports and corporate records revealing the secret owners of bank accounts and companies in 21 offshore jurisdictions , from nevada to singapore to the british virgin islands .\nin iceland , the leaked files show how prime minister sigmundur david gunnlaugsson and his wife secretly owned an offshore firm that held millions of dollars in icelandic bank bonds during that country\u2019s financial crisis .\nby submitting this form , you are granting : the paul merage school of business , center for digital transformation , irvine , california , 92697 - 2800 , united states , urltoken permission to email you . you may unsubscribe via the link found at the bottom of every email . ( see our email privacy policy for details . ) emails are serviced by constant contact .\nmillions of documents show heads of state , criminals and celebrities using secret hideaways in tax havens .\neconomic crime encompasses fraud , money laundering , and corruption as well as counter efforts including institutional and corporate compliance and due diligence programs , regulatory and enforcement efforts of government agencies , and the recovery of assets wrongfully taken or held by financial criminals .\nmulti - agent , multi - channel , multi - currency , and multi - lingual transactions processing software for the financial sector . learn more about payx\n(\ngaap\n) with certain non - gaap financial information . the non - gaap information presented provides investors with additional useful information , but should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for the related gaap measures . moreover , other companies may define non - gaap measures differently , which limits the usefulness of these measures for comparisons with such other companies . we encourage investors to review our financial statements and publicly - filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure .\na spokesperson for poroshenko said the creation of the company had nothing to do with \u201cany political and military events in ukraine . \u201d poroshenko\u2019s financial advisers said the president didn\u2019t include the bvi firm in his 2014 financial disclosures because neither the holding company nor two related companies in cyprus and the netherlands have any assets . they said that the companies were part of a corporate restructuring to help sell poroshenko\u2019s confectionery business .\nthe secret service deploys a unique blend of technologies and expertise in forensic and documentary photography , graphic and web design , geospatial imaging , video / multimedia production , forensic audio / image enhancement , forensic speaker recognition , as well as three - dimensional ( 3d ) lidar data collection , modeling , animation and simulation .\nat fis , our relentless focus on our clients\u2019 needs drives more than 55 , 000 employees to champion our clients ' success and empower the financial world .\nthe person paving the road into the digital future for toyota motor north america is zack hicks , who earned his executive mba at the paul merage school of business in 2003 . he serves as toyota\u2019s first - ever chief digital officer , as well as ceo and president of toyota connected , a big data company that harnesses the power of machine learning , artificial intelligence , and other emerging technologies to improve our driving experience .\nthe story of mossack fonseca is , in many ways , the story of the offshore system itself .\nthe curriculum includes a solid grounding in accounting , and other forensic techniques that help investigators uncover evidence of economic crime ; relevant governmental policies and laws that apply to financial institutions and commercial entities ; and the hands - on application of technology to combat economic crime .\nfit for purpose\ncore banking system that provides financial institutions with a solution that is both comprehensive & easy - to - use . learn more about abacus\nmossack fonseca told customers not to worry . it said its commitment to its clients\u2019 privacy \u201chas always been paramount , and in this regard your confidential information is stored in our state - of - the - art data center , and any communication within our global network is handled through an encryption algorithm that complies with the highest world - class standards . \u201d\nhow long does it take to complete a bachelor in fraud and financial crime investigation ? with 46 \u2013 55 credit hours within the fraud and financial crime investigation major itself , 18 credit hours for your chosen concentration track , and 3 credit hours of electives required to complete this degree , the online ffci bachelor ' s degree takes approximately 3 years and 4 months to complete .\ngunnlaugsson has denied in recent days that his family\u2019s financial interests influenced his stances . the leaked records do not make it clear whether gunnlaugsson\u2019s political positions benefited or hurt the value of the bonds held through the offshore company .\non the other hand , in some circumstances , the location of r & d activity can matter . for example , technological prowess may help a country reap the financial and employment benefits of leadership in a strategic industry . a cutting - edge scientific or technological center can create a variety of spillovers that promote innovation , quality , skills acquisition , and productivity in industries located nearby ; such spillovers are the reason that high - tech firms often locate in clusters or near leading universities . 13 to the extent that countries gain from leadership in technologically vibrant industries or from local spillovers arising from inventive activity , the case for government support of r & d ; within a given country is stronger . 14\ncsi is a full - service financial technology and regulatory compliance provider serving customers nationwide . based in paducah , kentucky , we are not only bank core processors , we serve the regulatory compliance needs for a variety of industries .\ncft is the leading russian software developer for the financial sector , and one of the top five russian companies to develop its own software . the company has for some years now enjoyed annual rates of revenue growth well above the market average , at around 30 per cent per year .\nutica college is the first college in the nation to become an education partner with the preeminent association for financial crime specialists\u2014 association of certified anti - money laundering specialists ( acams ) . the bachelors in fraud and financial crime investigation curriculum will also support your preparation for the cams certification exam . click here for the press release or request more information about the discounts available to utica students and acams members .\nfree cash flow is a non - gaap financial measure that represents cash flow from operations ( a gaap measure ) less capital expenditures . management believes free cash flow is a useful measure of liquidity and an additional basis for assessing utc ' s ability to fund its activities , including the financing of acquisitions , debt service , repurchases of utc ' s common stock and distribution of earnings to shareholders .\nbesides financial institutions , cft provides solutions for retailers ( loyalty programs ) , government entities ( social and transport cards ) , and individuals ( zolotaya korona - money transfers ) .\nthe following day , sandalwood assigned the rights to collect payments on the loan \u2014 including interest \u2014 to ove financial corp . , a mysterious company in the british virgin islands .\na state - of - the - art management software , delivering maximum value to customers , staff and managers of banking clients of all sizes . learn more about ics banks\nthe comprehensive curriculum in our bachelors in fraud and financial crime investigation program will support your preparation for the cfe exam presented by the association of certified fraud examiners ( acfe ) , the premier certification for anti - fraud professionals around the world .\nfor more information about the online bachelor of science in fraud and financial crime investigation , request more information or call us today at 315 - 732 - 2640 or toll - free 866 - 295 - 3106 to speak with a program manager .\nwere up 4 percent , driven by 5 points of organic growth partially offset by 1 point of adverse foreign exchange .\nfis has unparalleled scale and portfolio of banking , wealth and retirement assets designed to meet unique priorities of our clients .\nthe system fully satisfies current commercial and organisational needs of a bank of any level and size . learn more about forpost\nabout fis fis is a global leader in financial services technology , with a focus on retail and institutional banking , payments , asset and wealth management , risk and compliance , and outsourcing solutions . through the depth and breadth of our solutions portfolio , global capabilities and domain expertise , fis serves more than 20 , 000 clients in over 130 countries . headquartered in jacksonville , fla . , fis employs more than 53 , 000 people worldwide and holds leadership positions in payment processing , financial software and banking solutions . providing software , services and outsourcing of the technology that empowers the financial world , fis is a fortune 500 company and is a member of standard & poor\u2019s 500\u00ae index . for more information about fis , visit urltoken .\nabout fis fis is a global leader in financial services technology , with a focus on retail and institutional banking , payments , asset and wealth management , risk and compliance , and outsourcing solutions . through the depth and breadth of our solutions portfolio , global capabilities and domain expertise , fis serves more than 20 , 000 clients in over 130 countries . headquartered in jacksonville , fla . , fis employs more than 52 , 000 people worldwide and holds leadership positions in payment processing , financial software and banking solutions . providing software , services and outsourcing of the technology that empowers the financial world , fis is a fortune 500 company and is a member of standard & poor\u2019s 500\u00ae index . for more information about fis , visit urltoken .\nthe personnel of the investigative support division of the u . s . secret service are responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive criminal investigative analysis program . investigative analysts , special agents , and technical personnel actively work as part of an investigative team to provide rapid responses on investigative information relating to individuals or groups that are involved in criminal activity , which includes jurisdictions outside of the united states that impact financial institutions and the american economy .\nto illustrate the power of the network , nokia has created cloud use cases ; vertical - specific offerings that illustrate in detail how financial services enterprises can use the network to both better serve their customers and compete against industry peers and new crossover vendors .\nnexorone - with its robust scalability and diversity of modules it serves a broad variety of financial entities such as : online and private banks , credit unions , ewallets and trusts & asset management companies . nexorone has already been deployed to more than 300 financial entities worldwide , spread throughout 40 countries and in 16 languages . features include a customizable responsive interface , user groups and admin roles , compliance rules ( kyc , aml , etc . ) , api ' s and continuous updates . learn more about nexorone\neighty percent of readiness leaders have fully or near fully automated key processes , compared with just 46 % of other respondents .\nare bank branches doomed or in need of reinvention ? learn how the branch of the future is becoming a reality today .\nour suite of programs in economic crime and justice studies is formally recognized by the international association of law enforcement intelligence analysts ( ialeia ) and we are an academic member of the organization .\n* note : when we provide expectations for adjusted eps and organic sales on a forward - looking basis , a reconciliation of the differences between the non - gaap expectations and the corresponding gaap measures generally is not available without unreasonable effort . see\nuse and definitions of non - gaap financial measures\nbelow for additional information .\nyou may be wondering ,\nwhat are the requirements for a bachelor ' s degree in fraud and financial crime ?\nthe online bs in fraud and financial crime investigation is a baccalaureate completer program , which means that students must have attended a regionally - accredited institution and hold an associate ' s degree or have earned a minimum of 57 credits from a four - year college or university prior to enrolling in the program . here is a brief application checklist .\ngovernments are exerting regulatory pressure in other forms , too . increasingly , banks are being required to assist in crackdowns on illegal and unethical financial transactions by detecting signs of money laundering , sanctions busting , fraud , and the financing of terrorism , and to facilitate the collection of taxes . governments are also demanding that their banks comply with national regulatory standards wherever they operate in the world . banks operating abroad must already adhere to us regulations concerning bribery , fraud , and tax collection , for example . regulations relating to employment practices , environmental standards , and financial inclusion could eventually be applied in the same way .\nbanking system developed with the specifics of islamic culture in mind and focus on profit sharing instead of interest collection . learn more about ababil\nachieve a higher level of bom intelligence with bill - of - materials management software , built upon the industry\u2019s largest electronic component database .\nthe assistant chief of staff / intelligence and investigations coordinates for the superintendent all matters regarding the intelligence and investigative needs of the department .\nin all , an icij analysis of the mossack fonseca files identified 61 family members and associates of prime ministers , presidents or kings .\ninvestigative analysts are trained to gather information and use various methods of analysis to sort through large amount of data in order to identify potential targets , links between figures , patterns and events and assets subject to seizure and forfeiture . they conduct independent research on credit card theft , identity theft , money laundering , counterfeiting and other financial crimes cases .\nin 1995 , the secret service created the new york electronic crimes task force . as a result of its success , congress mandated the establishment of a national network to prevent , detect and investigate electronic crimes , including potential terrorist attacks against critical infrastructure and financial payment systems . today , the secret service\u2019s 40 ectfs leverage the combined resources of academia , the private sector and local , state and federal law enforcement .\nthe leaked data covers nearly 40 years , from 1977 through the end of 2015 . it allows a never - before - seen view inside the offshore world \u2014 providing a day - to - day , decade - by - decade look at how dark money flows through the global financial system , breeding crime and stripping national treasuries of tax revenues .\nduring the bloodiest days of russia\u2019s 2014 invasion of the ukraine\u2019s donbas region , the documents show , representatives of ukrainian leader petro poroshenko scrambled to find a copy of a home utility bill for him to complete the paperwork to create a holding company in the british virgin islands .\nfor over 21 years companies of all sizes have been relying on our capabilities to leverage the benefits of globalization and gain a competitive advantage .\nregardless of your area of interest , our personalized service and dedicated career services will help you achieve your goals and prepare you for leadership .\na massive leak of documents exposes the offshore holdings of 12 current and former world leaders and reveals how associates of russian president vladimir putin secretly shuffled as much as $ 2 billion through banks and shadow companies .\n\u00a9 bank of america , n . a . member fdic . equal housing lender . \u00a9 2014 bank of america corporation . all rights reserved .\nthe threat of counterfeit u . s . currency to the financial system of the united states has grown in recent years . advances in technology , the availability of scanning and printing devices and the adoption of the u . s . dollar by nations as their legal tender have exacerbated the threat . to counter these threats , the secret service focuses on strategic international investigations targeting counterfeiters and their distribution networks . the agency has also initiated a comprehensive international forensic counterfeit detection training program for bankers and law enforcement officers overseas .\nthe fis research also found that financial services executives around the world are more confident in their underlying technology and operating models in 2018 . nearly half ( 47 % ) of firms surveyed said their operations function is strong enough to support their growth plans this year , compared with 28 % in 2017 .\nbig data . faster , cheaper computing power enables risk functions to use reams of structured and unstructured customer information to help them make better credit risk decisions , monitor portfolios for early evidence of problems , detect financial crime , and predict operational losses . an important question for banks is whether they can obtain regulatory and customer approval for models that use social data and online activity .\nthe u . s . secret service has a pivotal role in securing the nation\u2019s critical infrastructures , specifically in the areas of cyber , banking and finance . other directives address the need to combat transnational organized crime that targets the citizens and financial institutions of the united states . in response to the globalization of technology - based threats , the u . s . secret service\u2019s investigative mission abroad is growing as well , creating the need for a heightened overseas liaison presence .\nquatrro consists of several complementary business lines , each one intensely focused on serving the needs of its clients with technology - based , expert knowledge services while leveraging the overall resources of quatrro \u2013 operational excellence , global infrastructure and capital .\ndedicated software to help private banks through the coverage of all business needs , and provides you with a 360\u00b0 view of your clients . learn more about specivim\nengineering workbench provides a single point of access to the universe of technical knowledge both inside and outside your organization , with powerful discovery technology and content analytics .\nthese are among the findings of a yearlong investigation by the international consortium of investigative journalists , german newspaper s\u00fcddeutsche zeitung and more than 100 other news organizations .\npeskov added that russia has \u201cavailable the full arsenal of legal means in the national and international arena to protect the honor and dignity of our president . \u201d\ntechnological innovation has ushered in a new set of competitors : financial - technology companies , or fintechs . they do not want to be banks , but they do want to take over the direct customer relationship and tap into the most lucrative part of the value chain\u2014origination and sales . in 2014 , these activities accounted for almost 60 percent of banks\u2019 profits . they also earned banks an attractive 22 percent return on equity , much higher than the gains they received from the provision of balance sheet and fulfillment , which generated a 6 percent return on equity .\ngaap eps of $ 1 . 74 , up 8 percent versus the prior year\nadjusted eps of $ 1 . 76 , up 5 percent versus the prior year\nuse of us dollar declining while west african franc and south african rand increasing .\nnearly two - fifths of all respondents ( 38 % ) say they want to significantly reduce the size of their owned it infrastructure over the next 12 months .\nan ultraviolet light source is used to verify the authenticity of a questioned note .\nponzi schemers and other fraudsters who bilk large numbers of victims often use offshore structures to pull of their schemes or hide the proceeds . the fidentia case isn\u2019t the only big - ticket fraud that appears in the files of mossack fonseca\u2019s clients .\nthe list of world leaders who used mossack fonseca to set up offshore entities includes the current president of argentina , mauricio macri , who was director and vice president of a bahamas company managed by mossack fonseca when he was a businessman and the mayor of argentina\u2019s capital , buenos aires . a spokesman for macri said the president never personally owned shares in the firm , which was part of his family\u2019s business .\nreadiness leaders achieved average revenue growth of 3 . 88 % over the past 12 months , compared with 2 . 12 % growth for the rest of the industry .\nmachine learning . this method improves the accuracy of risk models by identifying complex , nonlinear patterns in large data sets . every bit of new information is used to increase the predictive power of the model . some banks that have used models enhanced in this way have achieved promising early results . since they cannot be traditionally validated , however , self - learning models may not be approved for regulatory capital purposes . nevertheless , their accuracy is compelling , and financial institutions will probably employ machine learning for other purposes .\nthe six trends suggest a vision for a high - performing risk function come 2025 . it will need to be a core part of banks\u2019 strategic planning , collaborate closely with businesses , and act as a center of excellence in analytics and de - biased decision making . its ability to manage multiple risk types while complying with existing regulation and preparing for new rules will make it more valuable still , while its role in fulfilling customer expectations will probably render it a key contributor to the bottom line . for most banks , their risk function is some way off from being able to play that role . the optimal function would have the following attributes and capabilities :\nof course , the rationale for government support of r & d would be weakened if governments had consistently performed poorly in this sphere . certainly , there have been disappointments ; for example , the surge in federal investment in energy technology research in the 1970s , a response to the energy crisis of that decade , achieved less than its initiators hoped . in the united states , however , we have seen many examples - - in some cases extending back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries - - of federal research initiatives and government support enabling the emergence of new technologies in areas that include agriculture , chemicals , health care , and information technology . a case that has been particularly well documented and closely studied is the development of hybrid seed corn in the united states during the first half of the 20th century . 4 two other examples of innovations that received critical federal support are gene splicing - - federal r & d ; underwrote the techniques that opened up the field of genetic engineering - - and the lithium - ion battery , which was developed by federally sponsored materials research in the 1980s . and recent research on the government ' s so - called war on cancer , initiated by president nixon in 1971 , finds that the effort has produced a very high social rate of return , notwithstanding its failure to achieve its original , ambitious goal of eradicating the disease . 5\nin the remainder of my remarks , i will focus on one important component of innovation policy - - namely , government support for r & d . as i have already suggested , the effective commercial application of new ideas involves much more than just pure research . many other factors are relevant , including the extent of market competition , the intellectual property regime , and the availability of financing for innovative enterprises . that said , the tendency of the market to supply too little of certain types of r & d provides a rationale for government intervention ; and no matter how good the policy environment , ultimately , big new ideas are often rooted in well - executed r & d .\nexperiment with advanced analytics and machine learning . in the same vein , risk functions should experiment more with analytics , and particularly machine learning , to enhance the accuracy of their predictive models . risk functions can be expected to use these models for a number of purposes , including financial - crime detection , credit underwriting , early - warning systems , and collections in the retail and small - and - medium - size - enterprise segments .\nsection to access the supplemental slide presentation and to view a replay of the webcast .\nharness the power of the cloud to deliver the data and services your business demands .\na global team of industry - recognized experts contributes incisive and thought - provoking analysis .\njoin a global business leader that is dedicated to helping businesses make the right decisions . be a part of a family of professionals who thrive in an exciting work environment .\nbanks have made dramatic changes to risk management in the past decade\u2014and the pace of change shows no signs of slowing . here are six initiatives to help them stay ahead .\nefficiently execute a successful transaction with our end - to - end suite of services ."]}
{"id": 55752, "summary": [{"text": "russel metals inc. ( tsx : rus ) is one of the largest north american suppliers of metal products , with operations across canada and the united states .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "the company was originally established in 1785 by john russel ( a scottish immigrant to canada ) as john russel & co . the company was formally incorporated in 1916 as hugh russel & sons ltd . the company started to expand into the united states in 1979 , until 1997 russell metals was the owner of the yukon and white pass railroad which shipped freight between whitehorse , yukon territory and skagway , alaska .", "topic": 32}], "title": "russel metals", "paragraphs": ["contact your russel metals representative and they will assist with all of your inquiries .\nrussel metals inc . ( russel metals or the company ) is one of the largest metals distribution and processing companies in north america . the company primarily distributes steel products and conducts its distribution business in three principal business segments : metals service centers ; energy products and steel distributors .\nrussel metals continues to be a leader in the metals distribution business in north america and in september 2015 was ranked # 3 of the top 50 service center giants by metals center news .\nrussel metals inc . ( russel metals or the company ) is one of the largest metals distribution and processing companies in north america . the company primarily distributes steel products and conducts its distribution business in three principal business segments : metals service centers , energy tubular products and steel distributors . for the year ended december 31 , 2005 , russel metals had consolidated revenues of $ 2 . 6 billion .\nrussel metals inc is a metals distribution and processing company . it distributes steel products and conducts its distribution business in three business segments that are metals service centers ; energy products , and steel distribution .\nplease contact any of the russel metals locations below to place orders and get answers to your questions .\nrussel metals stresses working capital management to ensure working capital is minimized and leverage reduced over the economic cycle .\nplease contact any of the russel metals locations below to place orders or discuss possible material solutions for your business .\nwhen the securities of russel metals are in the course of a distribution pursuant to a short - form prospectus or when a preliminary short - form prospectus has been filed in respect of a distribution of russel metals ' securities , russel metals will provide to any person , upon request to the assistant secretary of russel metals at the address noted above , one copy of this annual information form , the annual report of russel metals , any interim financial statements , the management proxy circular and any other document that is incorporated by reference into the preliminary short form prospectus or the short form prospectus .\nthe committee shall review and approve all related party transactions in which russel is involved or which russel proposes to enter into .\nthe following is a list of the major subsidiaries of russel metals at december 31 , 2005 , all of which are wholly owned .\nin 1784 john russel immigrated to montreal ( qc ) , canada from scotland , where he set up a merchant business known as john russel & co .\nreview and approve the policy setting out the restrictions on russel hiring partners , employees and former partners and employees of russel ' s current or former external auditor .\nby 1988 federal industries had become the largest steel distributor in canada . in the 1990 ' s a decision was made to focus on the metals distribution business and on june 1 , 1995 federal industries changed its name to russel metals inc .\ngrowth from selective acquisitions is also a core management philosophy . the company focuses on investment opportunities in businesses that have strong market niches or provide mass to existing russel metals operations .\n( d ) the performance of russel ' s internal audit function and the external auditor .\nthe rationalization of duplicate acier leroux and russel metals operations in eastern canada has impacted certain russel metals locations . russel metals ' locations are incurring restructuring costs related to plant closures , employee severances and inventory moves . generally accepted accounting principles in canada and the u . s . require that these charges be included in the income statement in the period that they occur . rationalization costs related to the acier leroux facilities have been charged to goodwill . during the first quarter of 2004 , the company recorded a charge of $ 832 , 000 related to restructuring at the russel metals locations . the company anticipates restructuring charges or income will continue to be reported in subsequent quarters related to the restructuring of the ontario region of russel metals not completed at march 31 , 2004 , operating costs related to facilities held for sale and a potential gain on the sale of assets held . the maritimes and quebec restructuring is substantially completed .\nadditional financial information is provided in russel metals ' consolidated financial statements and its managements discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations for the year ended december 31 , 2005 .\nrussel metals is one of the largest metal distribution companies in north america based on revenues and tons sold . the company conducts business primarily in three metals distribution business segments : service centers ; energy sector related pipe , tube , valves and fittings ; and steel import / export .\nrussel metals ' service center inventory turns can be compared with the service center industry turns estimated to be 4 . 0 for the three months ended february 29 , 2004 as derived from the monthly metals activity report published for the united states by the metals service center institute . it is management ' s goal to achieve service center inventory turns at higher levels than the industry norm .\nrussel metals ' normal capital expenditures are mainly related to maintenance capital , the purchase of additional processing equipment across a broad base of the operations and upgrades to its existing facilities and computer systems .\nas at the date hereof , the directors and executive officers of russel metals as a group beneficially own , directly or indirectly , or exercise control or direction over 2 % of the outstanding common shares .\nan interruption in sources of metals supply could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations .\nour business may be affected by the cyclicality of the metals industry and the industries that purchase our products .\nrussel metals has a bank credit facility with a syndicate of canadian and u . s . banks . the $ 253 . 8 million credit facility expires on june 19 , 2005 . the company may extend this facility with the consent of the banks . the company is currently discussing with the banks the renewal of this facility and may reduce the facility to $ 200 million to reduce standby fees on unused availability . russel metals is entitled to borrow under this facility , on a revolving basis , up to an amount equal to the sum of specified percentages of eligible accounts receivable and inventories , to a maximum of $ 253 . 8 million . at march 31 , 2004 , russel metals was entitled to borrow $ 253 . 8 million , including letters of credit under this facility . at march 31 , 2004 , russel metals had no borrowings and had $ 23 . 6 million in letters of credit under this facility . at march 31 , 2003 , russel metals had borrowings of $ 0 . 9 million and $ 6 . 7 million in letters of credit under this facility .\n( b ) the confidential , anonymous submission by employees of russel of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters .\na copy of the foregoing documents together with a copy of this annual information form and any interim financial statements issued by russel metals subsequent to december 31 , 2005 may be obtained on request to the assistant secretary , russel metals inc . , suite 210 , 1900 minnesota court , mississauga , ontario l5n 3c9 . these documents are also posted regularly to our web site located at urltoken and filed on sedar at http : / / www . sedar . com .\nthe following management ' s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations of russel metals inc . and its subsidiaries ( russel metals or the company ) provides information to assist the reader and should be read in conjunction with the interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended march 31 , 2004 and 2003 and the management ' s discussion and analysis and the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended december 31 , 2003 , including the notes thereto , contained in the company ' s fiscal 2003 annual report of the company . in the opinion of management such interim information contains all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results for such periods . the results of operations for the periods shown are not necessarily indicative of what the company ' s results will be for the full year . statements contained in this document that relate to russel metals ' beliefs or expectations as to certain future events are not statements of historical fact and are forward - looking statements . russel metals cautions readers that there are important factors , risks and uncertainties , including but not limited to economic , competitive and governmental factors affecting russel metals ' operations , markets , products , services and prices that could cause the company ' s actual results , performance or achievements to be materially different from those forecasted or anticipated by russel metals in such forward - looking statements . all dollar references in this report are in canadian dollars unless otherwise stated .\nthe address of russel metals ' head office is suite 210 , 1900 minnesota court , mississauga , ontario l5n 3c9 , tel . no . ( 905 ) 819 - 7777 , fax no . ( 905 ) 819 - 7409 . unless the context otherwise requires , references to\ncompany\n,\nwe\n,\nus\nor\nour\nas used herein refers to russel metals inc . and its subsidiaries . all dollar references are in canadian dollars unless otherwise stated .\nthe effect of regulatory and accounting initiatives , as well as off - balance sheet structures on russel ' s financial statements .\n\u00b7 all relationships between the external auditor and russel ( for the purposes of assessing the external auditor ' s independence ) .\nrussel metals inc . is the successor corporation to federal grain limited , which was incorporated under the laws of canada in 1929 and subsequently amalgamated with searle grain company limited on august 1 , 1967 to continue under the name federal grain limited . the name was changed to federal industries ltd . on april 16 , 1973 and the company was continued under the canada business corporations act on may 5 , 1980 . on june 1 , 1995 , the name was changed to russel metals inc . on january 1 , 2002 , russel metals inc . was formed upon the amalgamation of its predecessor of the same name with a . j . forsyth and company limited , a subsidiary with canadian service center operations , and three non - operating subsidiaries .\nour metals service centers sell plate , flat rolled carbon and other general line carbon steel products , as well as some stainless steel , aluminum and other non - ferrous specialty metal products in a wide range of sizes , shapes and specifications . general line steel products consisting of plate , structurals , bars , sheet , pipe , tubing and hollow structural steel tubing , are used by end users in a wide variety of industries . within canada , our metals service centers operate under the names russel metals , m\u00e9taux russel , a . j . forsyth , acier leroux , acier loubier , acier richler , b & t steel , leroux steel , m\u00e9gantic m\u00e9tal , mccabe steel , russel leroux , and york - ennis . our u . s . service center operations are conducted under the names russel metals williams bahcall and baldwin international . the williams bahcall operation focuses primarily on the distribution of general line carbon products through three facilities in wisconsin . baldwin international distributes specialty alloy products through its facility in ohio .\nin 1866 the majority of the metal industry needs were sourced from overseas , as such john russel ' s great nephew , hugh russel , set up a one man iron trading operation in montreal ( qc ) . in 1916 , the business was incorporated as hugh russel & sons ltd . and introduced the steel warehousing concept , which today we call\na metal service center\n.\nthe committee shall discuss russel ' s major financial risk exposures and the steps management has taken to monitor and control such exposures .\nrussel metals inc . is the successor corporation to federal industries ltd . ( formerly known as federal grain limited ) . we are a publically traded canadian company , with our common shares listed on the toronto stock exchange under the trading symbol\nrus\n.\nthe ebitda and the adjusted ebitda to interest expense ratios are provided to assist readers in determining the ability of russel metals to generate cash from operations to cover its financial charges , income taxes and items not considered to be in the ordinary course of business .\nin 2005 , our metals service centers segment handled an average of approximately 3 , 262 transactions per day with an average revenue of approximately $ 1 , 888 per transaction . typically , our metals service centers sales are made on an individual purchase order basis .\nthe company provides processing and distribution services to a broad base of more than 18 , 000 end users through a network of 58 canadian locations . in addition , the company has 4 u . s . locations . the company ' s network of service centers carries a broad line of products in a wide range of sizes , shapes and specifications , including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel , pipe and tubular products , stainless steel and aluminum . russel metals purchases these products primarily from steel producers in north america and processes and packages them in accordance with end user specifications . the company services all major geographic regions of canada and the midwest region of the united states . within canada , the service centers operate under the names russel metals , m\u00e9taux russel , drummond mccall , a . j . forsyth , acier leroux , acier dollard , acier loubier , ennisteel , leroux steel , russel leroux , poutrelles delta and vantage laser . heavy gauge flat rolled operations are conducted by b & t steel and mccabe steel , both located near hamilton , ontario . russel metals ' u . s . service center operations are conducted under the names russel metals williams bahcall and baldwin international . the williams bahcall operations focus primarily on the distribution of general line carbon products through three facilities in wisconsin . baldwin international distributes specialty alloy products from its facility in ohio .\nall directors serve one - year terms and are elected at the annual meeting of shareholders of the company . the term of office of each of the current directors of the company will expire at the annual meeting of shareholders of russel metals to be held in may 2006 .\nfrom 1965 through 1968 hugh russel & sons made various acquisitions , establishing a steel distribution network through to the west coast of canada . in 1977 hugh russel & sons changed its name to russelsteel ltd . in 1979 russelsteel acquired its first u . s . metal service center .\nthe committee shall determine , and russel shall pay , the ordinary expenses of the committee that are necessary or appropriate in carrying out their duties .\nthe metals distribution business is a segment of a mature , cyclical industry . the use of distributors by both manufacturers and end users of steel continues to grow . this is evidenced by the growth in the percentage of total steel shipments from steel producers to distributors . as the distribution segment ' s share of steel industry shipments continues to grow , steel distributors such as russel metals can grow their business over the course of a cycle .\nthe russel metals results for the first quarter of 2003 do not include any acier leroux results . the u . s . operations , which consists of one location which the company expects to sell in 2004 , are reported as discontinued operations and thus are not included in the service center segment .\nms . britton is an executive officer of the company . ms . britton is a chartered accountant . in 1984 , ms . britton joined marshall drummond mccall and joined russel metals in 1987 when drummond mccall was acquired . from 1987 to 1994 , ms . britton was responsible for financial management for the metals operations . in 1994 , ms . britton assumed the role of vice president and corporate controller of russel metals . in 2004 , ms . britton ' s title changed to vice president and chief accounting officer . since 1994 , ms . britton has been responsible for the financial reporting of the company . in addition , she has assisted with debt and equity financings and the merging of the company ' s three major acquisitions with its current operations .\nin the energy and import / export segments , all of the business units in the russel metals group have significant operations in the market niche that they service . consistent with our acquisition philosophy , any new acquisitions in these areas could likely be either major stand - alone operations or complements to existing operations .\nto be a proactive , agile , top performing metals distribution business , seeking to create value through diligent emphasis on bottom line performance and effective asset management .\nrussel metals ' steel import / export business primarily imports foreign steel products into canada and the united states . it also exports steel from canada and the united states . the international presence provides the company ' s other business segments with valuable insight regarding international pricing trends and their potential impact on steel markets in north america .\nin 1987 federal industries acquired russel metals ' then largest competitor , drummond mccall . drummond mccall similarly was started in 1881 by two partners , george drummond and james mccall , in montreal ( qc ) , canada . during the succeeding 100 years drummond mccall opened operations in nine provinces , the yukon and the northeastern united states .\nsince the mid 1990s , russel metals has acquired several companies in the metals distribution business , including : comco pipe ( 1994 ) , pioneer pipe ( 1994 ) , sunbelt group ( 1997 ) , triumph tubular & supply ( 2000 ) , spartan steel products ( 2001 ) , a . j . forsyth ( 2001 ) , arrow steel processors ( 2002 ) , williams steel ( 2002 ) , acier leroux ( 2003 ) , jms ( 2007 ) , norton ( 2008 ) , siemens laserworks ( 2012 ) , alberta industrial metals ( 2012 ) , apex distribution ( 2012 ) , monarch supply ( 2013 ) and western fiberglass pipe sales ( 2015 ) .\nbeing our customers ' one stop shop for carbon and non - ferrous products and various value added services , we pride ourselves in partnering with our customers and helping them grow their business and customer base . we can source many other products and services from other divisions within the russel metals group and from our trusted and reliable suppliers .\nthe committee may invite directors , officers and employees of russel or any other person to attend meetings of the committee to assist in the discussion and examination of the matters under consideration by the committee . the external auditor shall receive notice of each meeting of the committee and shall be entitled to attend any such meeting at russel ' s expense .\nmr . siegel is the president and chief executive officer of the company . mr . siegel ' s career in the metals industry began in 1965 when he joined the titan industrial corporation , a steel trading company based in new york . as senior vice president , his primary responsibility was for the tubular products division . in 1985 , mr . siegel joined duferco inc . as a vice president , with responsibility for starting a tubular products operation and for augmenting duferco ' s trading of steel products worldwide . in february 1987 , mr . siegel joined russel metals as a vice president with responsibility for the export of prime and secondary materials from canadian steel mills and for the import of semi - finished material to canadian mills . over the succeeding 13 years , mr . siegel assumed various responsibilities eventually becoming president and chief executive officer of russel metals inc . in 1997 .\ncapital expenditures in the first quarter of 2004 were $ 6 . 7 million compared to $ 4 . 2 million in the first quarter of 2003 . approximately $ 4 . 6 million of these expenditures in 2004 were for the completion of the new b & t steel facility and the restructuring of facilities related to the russel metals and acier leroux merger .\nwe are atlantic canada ' s oldest metals warehouse and distribution supplier . serving customers in the atlantic region for over 70 years . we carry a broad line of metal products in a wide range of sizes , shapes and specifications , including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel , pipe and tubular products , stainless steel , aluminum and other non - ferrous specialty metals .\n( d ) procedures for review . the committee shall be satisfied that adequate procedures are in place for the review of russel ' s disclosure of financial information extracted or derived from russel ' s financial statements ( other than financial statements , md & a and earnings press releases , which are dealt with elsewhere in this charter ) and shall periodically assess the adequacy of those procedures .\nour metals service centers also provide customized processing services to satisfy specifications established by end users . by providing these services , as well as by offering inventory management and just - in - time delivery , we enable end users to reduce their overall production costs and decrease capital required for raw materials and metals processing equipment . our value added processes include , but are not limited to :\nmultiple business segments and diversified service center customer base . we operate in three segments of the metals distribution business , each with a distinct customer base and business cycle : metals service centers , energy tubular products and steel distributors . our largest segment , metals service centers , has a diversified customer base across a wide variety of industries , including machinery and equipment manufacturing , construction , shipbuilding and natural resources , such as mining and petroleum . our focused segments , energy tubular products and steel distributors , are not significantly dependent on any one customer . in 2005 , our metals service center average order size was $ 1 , 888 . in addition , in 2005 , none of our approximately 19 , 000 service center customers accounted for more than 3 % of our total revenues .\n( a ) authority with respect to external auditor . as a representative of russel ' s shareholders , the committee shall be directly responsible for the appointment , compensation and oversight of the work of the external auditor engaged for the purpose of preparing or issuing an audit report or performing other audit , review or attest services for russel . in the discharge of this responsibility , the committee shall :\nthe committee shall instruct management to promptly bring to its attention any services performed by the external auditor which were not recognized by russel at the time of the engagement as being non - audit services .\nrussel metals inc . ( rus - tsx ) announced voting results from its 2018 annual meeting of shareholders held on may 2 , 2018 . a total of 35 , 473 , 135 common shares were represented at the meeting in person or by proxy , representing 57 . 25 % of the 61 , 965 , 644 issued and outstanding common shares as of the record date on march 20 , 2018 .\nbetween the years of 1941 and 1947 , hugh russel & sons opened offices in winnipeg ( mb ) , vancouver ( bc ) , saint john ( nb ) , windsor and toronto ( on ) .\nnet loss from discontinued operations was $ 54 , 000 for the quarter . the loss relates to the u . s . operations of acier leroux . russel metals announced it would discontinue the u . s . operations of acier leroux at the time the company made its offer to purchase acier leroux . all u . s . branches except plattsburgh , new york have been closed and the related facilities sold .\n( b ) the external auditor ' s attestation , and report ( if any ) , on the assessment made by management of the effectiveness of russel ' s internal control structure and procedures for financial reporting .\nthe company has made several acquisitions over the last three years and believes it can continue to grow by acquisition . russel metals believes it has the ability to fund these acquisitions through the utilization of the existing bank facilities and the issuance of new equity , if required . due to the high level and quality of accounts receivable and inventory the company could also select to finance working capital growth and acquisitions through an asset - backed facility .\nthe provisions of this charter are subject to the provisions of russel ' s by - laws and to the applicable provisions of the canada business corporations act ( the\nact\n) , and any other applicable legislation .\nno member of the committee may earn fees from russel or any of its subsidiaries other than directors ' fees ( which fees may include cash and / or shares or options or other in - kind consideration ordinarily available to directors , as well as all of the regular benefits that other directors receive ) . for greater certainty , no member of the committee shall accept , directly or indirectly , any consulting , advisory or other compensatory fee from russel .\nmr . hedges is an executive officer of the company . mr . hedges is a chartered accountant . he has been employed with the company since 1994 . his business career encompasses the positions of chief financial officer , president and ceo of gandalf technologies , as well as chief financial officer of teleglobe inc . both companies were involved in the canadian international telecommunications industry . during his earlier years at russel metals , mr . hedges oversaw the divestitures of non - metals operations and the restructuring from a holding company ( known as federal industries ltd . ) to a metal distribution operating company . mr . hedges is responsible for the financial and support activities of the company ' s operations .\nthe following paragraphs summarize significant environmental litigation , regulatory action and remediation in which we are presently involved . the anticipated expenditures on these sites all relate to previously divested or discontinued operations and do not relate to the metals distribution business .\nin addition , certain u . s . subsidiaries of russel metals have their own one - year bank credit facility . the maximum borrowing under this facility is us $ 35 . 0 million . at march 31 , 2004 , these subsidiaries had no borrowings and letters of credit of us $ 12 . 6 million . at march 31 , 2003 , these subsidiaries had borrowings of us $ 10 . 4 million and letters of credit of us $ 3 . 0 million .\nthese operations distribute pipe , tube , valves and fittings , primarily to the energy sector in western canada and the western united states , from 5 canadian and 2 u . s . locations . russel metals purchases these products either from the pipe processing arms of north american steel mills or from independent manufacturers of pipe and pipe accessories . the energy sector operates under the names comco pipe and supply company , fedmet tubulars , triumph tubular & supply , pioneer pipe and spartan steel .\nour primary goals are to continue to be a leading metals distribution company , increase our market share , expand services to customers and improve operating profits and cash flows . our business strategies , aimed at achieving our goals , consist of the following :\non july 3 , 2003 , we purchased 99 . 52 % of the issued and outstanding class a shares and 97 . 53 % of the issued and outstanding class b shares of acier leroux inc . for cash of $ 48 . 9 million and 3 , 546 , 874 common shares of russel metals inc . on august 19 , 2003 , under the provisions of the companies act ( quebec ) , we acquired the remaining shares of acier leroux for $ 1 . 2 million in cash .\nwe believe we operate the largest metals service centers operation in canada . during 2005 , we processed and distributed products to a broad base of approximately 19 , 000 customers through a network of 52 locations across canada . in addition , we have four u . s . locations . our network of metals service centers carries a broad line of metal products in a wide range of sizes , shapes and specifications , including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel , pipe and tubular products , stainless steel and aluminum . we purchase these products primarily from north american steel producers , and package and sell them to end users in accordance with their specific needs . our metals service centers operations accounted for $ 1 . 5 billion , or 59 % , of our total revenues in 2005 .\nthe measures used by the company are specifically defined where they are first used in this management ' s discussion and analysis but generally the company adjusts earnings measures to exclude , net of tax , foreign exchange gains or losses , restructuring costs related to the rationalization of acquisitions , debt restructuring costs and discontinued operations . the company has completed several acquisitions in the last three years , which have resulted in restructuring costs for the russel metals branches closed . these costs have been excluded because they do not impact the ongoing profitability of the company .\nsuccessful acquisition track record . over the last five years , we have successfully integrated a number of acquisitions . for example , in october 2001 , we acquired a . j . forsyth and company limited , the leading service center operation in british columbia , and in july 2003 , we acquired acier leroux inc . , the leading service center operation in quebec . these acquisitions strengthened our canadian service center market presence and were immediately accretive to russel metals . once we have completed an acquisition , we rationalize the operations and balance sheet and reinforce the best practices found in our combined operations .\nour metals service centers operations provide products and services to end users in a wide variety of industries , including machinery and equipment manufacturing , construction , shipbuilding and natural resources , such as mining and petroleum . during 2005 , no individual service center customer accounted for more than 3 % of our total revenue .\ncorrespondence to : russel j reiter ; department of cellular structural biology ; the university of texas ; health science center ; 7703 floyd curl drive ; san antonio , tx 78229 usa ; tel . : 210 . 567 . 3859 ; fax : 210 . 567 . 6948 ; email : ude . ascshtu @ retier\n( a ) annual financial statements . the committee shall review and discuss with management and the external auditor , russel ' s audited annual financial statements and related md & a together with the report of the external auditor thereon and , if appropriate , recommend to the board that it approve the audited annual financial statements .\nrussel , w . r . , hoyles , l . , flint , h . j . , and dumas , m . ( 2013 ) . colonic bacterial metabolites and human health . curr . opin . microbiol . 16 , 246\u2013254 . doi : 10 . 1016 / j . mib . 2013 . 07 . 002\nrusselsteel was sold to federal industries ltd . in 1984 . federal industries was incorporated in canada in 1929 and was involved in terminal and grain elevator operations . throughout the 1980 ' s federal industries expanded its operations through acquisitions and became a conglomerate owning metals distribution operations , transportation businesses , retail operations and industrial manufacturing businesses .\nexperienced management team . our senior executives and other key members of our management team have an average of 27 years of experience in the metals distribution business . to facilitate an entrepreneurial culture , our compensation policies , at both senior and local management levels , are based on the profitability and asset utilization of our business units .\n( b ) definition of financial literacy .\nfinancially literate\nmeans the ability to read and understand a set of financial statements that present a breadth and level of complexity of accounting issues that are generally comparable to the breadth and complexity of the issues that can reasonably be expected to be raised by russel ' s financial statements .\n( b ) interim financial statements . the committee shall review and discuss with management and the external auditor and , if appropriate , approve , russel ' s interim unaudited financial statements ( including , without limitation , its quarterly unaudited financial statements and any other unaudited special purpose financial statements intended for publication ) and related md & a .\nsuperior service and product selection . we believe that we have a reputation for superior and timely service , and diverse product selection . each of our metals service centers has the ability to offer one stop shopping to our customers . we also provide customized processing services and offer just - in - time delivery to quickly satisfy end user specifications . we have developed strong relationships with our customers and are able to identify their needs early so we can respond to short lead times or just - in - time delivery requirements common in the industry . because local managers have significant operational control , our metals service centers can react quickly to changes in local markets and customer demands .\nthe metals service center industry is intensely competitive . generally , the metals service center industry competes on price and the ability to provide customers with value - added services such as product selection , timely delivery , reliability , quality and processing capability . there has been significant consolidation in the industry in both the united states and canada over the past decade . many of our competitors are small companies , often owner - operated , with limited product lines , inventory and geographic customer bases . many of these small , owner - operated businesses have limited access to capital for modernization and expansion , have not had a viable exit strategy , and have been left with limited liquidity options .\nrussel , d . a . , rossa , r . p . , fitzgerald , g . f . , and stantona , c . ( 2011 ) . metabolic activities and propionic potential of bifidobacteria . int . j . food microbiol . 149 , 88\u2013105 . doi : 10 . 1016 / j . ijfoodmicro . 2011 . 06 . 003\nprudent inventory management . we manage our inventory to avoid unnecessary commitments of working capital while maintaining sufficient supply to respond quickly to customer orders . we tailor our inventory and processing services at each service center location to the needs of that particular market . the negotiation of purchase agreements with suppliers is centralized to leverage our buying power and global market insights ; however , the branch management team determines actual supply of inventory to each of our locations . local monitoring allows us to more accurately assess inventory requirements at each metals service center . we believe our decentralized inventory management , combined with our global market insights , has allowed us to react more quickly than many of our competitors to changing metals prices and customer needs , and to optimize our use of working capital . as a result of our prudent inventory management , our metals service centers turn their inventory 4 to 5 . 5 times per year while the industry average is lower . given the particular importance of inventory management in the price - sensitive service center business , we believe that this gives us a significant competitive advantage .\nnorth american steel mills are the primary source of supply for our metals service centers . in addition , we purchase steel from international sources when steel is either not available or is not priced on a competitive basis in north america . this includes circumstances where the particular product is in short supply or where north american mills do not produce the particular product . we have developed an effective coordinated purchasing program that allows us to derive economies of scale through volume purchases , and also allows us to access metal supplies globally . substantially all of our purchases are made under existing purchase orders and we have no material long - term metal supply contracts . we believe that alternate suppliers are available with respect to all of our product lines and our metals service centers operations generally maintain multiple suppliers for all product lines .\nrussel metals strives to deal with the cyclical nature of the business by operating with the lowest possible net assets throughout the course of a cycle . in addition , its aim is to be more profitable through the various successive peaks and troughs as the steel cycles progress . in order to achieve this , management emphasizes profitability rather than revenue growth . this intensive asset management reduces borrowings and therefore interest expense in declining periods in the economic cycle and creates higher more stable returns on net assets over the course of the cycle . our conservative management approach creates relatively stronger trough earnings but could cause peak earnings to be somewhat muted . management strongly believes that it is more prudent to be profitable throughout a cycle , without the spikes in earnings caused by less emphasis on asset management , and have average earnings over the full range of the cycle in the top decile of the industry .\nmetals service centers bridge the gap between the capabilities of large metal producers , who manufacture large volumes of steel , aluminum and specialty metals in standard sizes and configurations and require long lead times , and the specific needs of end users by acquiring large volumes of metal from producers and packaging and processing the metal in accordance with end user specifications . many end users purchase metal products from service centers because their requirements are smaller than the minimum order quantities available from the producers or because such end users require specialized metal processing services , a commitment to reliable just - in - time delivery and flexibility to meet their changing product and manufacturing requirements that large producers are either unwilling or unable to provide . service centers also allow end users to reduce their total production cost by shifting the responsibility for pre - production processing to service centers , which , through economies of scale , can achieve greater operational efficiency from the processing equipment .\nthe most serious environmental insults are agricultural and industrial contaminations . some contaminants such as heavy metals and extremely long half - life chemicals are difficult to remove from the soil and water using conventional methods or by natural decomposition . phytoremediation provides a promising alternative for decontamination . theoretically , if a plant can tolerate these pollutants , the plant may be a potential candidate in phytoremediation to remove these toxic substances . the water hyacinth has been used successfully in phytoremediation due to its high tolerance to many environmental toxins . 19 , 20 since the water hyacinth has high levels of melatonin and afmk when grown under natural sun light , we hypothesize that the elevated concentration of these natural antioxidants may be associated with the high tolerance of this plant to pollutants and to its utility in phytoremediation . as highly effective antioxidants , 10 , 21 melatonin and afmk likely assist this plant in defending against the environmental stresses caused by heavy metals or toxic chemicals .\nthe remaining non - metals operation , thunder bay terminals , covers an area of approximately 290 acres at its location in thunder bay , ontario . most of the property is under long - term leases . a coal handling system is located at the site and comprises a number of structures , including structures which trains enter to be unloaded , and ship docking facilities . coal storage structures and equipment are also located at the site . all the structures and most of the equipment are owned by thunder bay terminals .\nthe price we pay for , and availability of , steel and various specialty metals ( such as aluminum ) , and the prices we can charge for such products , fluctuate due to numerous factors beyond our control , including canadian , american and international economic conditions , currency exchange rates , global demand for steel and other metal products , including demand in high - growth markets such as china , trade sanctions , tariffs , labor costs , competition and over capacity of steel producers , including price surcharges . substantially all of our revenues are derived from the sale of steel and specialty metals . as a result , fluctuations in availability and cost of steel and specialty metals and the prices we can charge for our products may materially adversely affect our business , financial condition , results of operations and cash flows . we have no material long - term , fixed - price purchase contracts . our commitments for metal purchases are generally at prevailing market prices in effect at the time that we place our orders . during periods of rising raw materials pricing , we may be unable to pass such increases , which may include surcharges by our suppliers , on to end users . to the extent we are not able to pass on to our customers any increases , our business , financial condition , results of operations and cash flows will be materially adversely affected . when metal prices decline , end user demands for lower prices and competitors ' responses to those demands could result in lower sale prices and , consequently , lower margins as we use existing inventory .\nsignificant increases in bifidobacterial numbers were observed in response to gfb in the fecal microbiota of healthy and celiac donors . bif are recognized as one of the most important bacterial groups associated with human health , providing beneficial effects in the large intestine ( gibson and wang , 1994 ; russel et al . , 2011 ) ; the positive effect on bifidobacterial , as well as the slight effect on the lactic acid bacteria in the fecal microbiota of the celiac donors 1 , confirmed previous results ( bevilacqua et al . , 2016 ) .\nwe face significant competition in our metals service centers and energy tubular products operations . in canada , our primary competitors are other service centers and energy products distributors , which are regional and local in geographic coverage . in the united states , we compete with other service centers and energy product distributors , which are national , regional and local in geographic coverage . we also compete with steel producers which are larger than we are , that typically sell to very large end users requiring regular shipments of large volumes of metals . competition is based on price , product availability and quality , processing capability and on - time delivery . some of our competitors may have lower steel costs and fewer environmental and government regulations , as well as lower public company regulatory compliance obligations and related costs , than we do . in addition , some of our competitors may be less leveraged than we are and therefore may have greater financial resources and flexibility than we have . increased competition could reduce our profitability by forcing us to lower our prices or to offer increased services at a higher cost to us .\nthe e . coli strains used in this study were as follows : jm96 ( cysh ) , jm81a ( cysc92 , tfr - 8 ) , and jm221 ( pro - 50 , lac \u2212 , tsx \u2212 , galt47 , trp - 74 , his - 97 , cysd91 , arga \u2212 , rpsl \u2212 , mal \u2212 , xyl \u2212 , mtl \u2212 , ilva \u2212 ) , all provided by the e . coli genetic stock center ( yale university ) . a522 ( trx , grx : : tn 10 ) was provided by marjorie russel and peter model ( rockefeller university ) ( 27 ) . dh5\u03b1 or mv1193 were used for plasmid propagation .\nwe provide processing and distribution services to a broad base of customers . we service all major geographic regions of canada and the southeastern and midwestern regions in the united states . to service our customer base we carry a broad line of metal products in a wide range of sizes , shapes and specifications , including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel , pipe and tubular products , stainless steel , aluminum and other non - ferrous specialty metals . we purchase these products primarily from north american steel producers and package and sell them to end users in accordance with their specific needs . we service a wide variety of industries , including machinery and equipment manufacturing , construction , shipbuilding and natural resources , such as mining and petroleum .\nthe scfas produced by gut microbiota in the colon have an important role . butyric acid is often associated as an energy source for the epithelial cells and acetic acid plays an important role in controlling inflammation and controlling pathogen invasion ( russel et al . , 2013 ) . in addition , other effects attributed to butyrate are the improvement of the gut barrier function by stimulation of the formation of mucin , antimicrobial peptides , and tight - junction proteins , the interaction with the immune system and the reduction of the oxidative stress in the colon ( rivi\u00e8re et al . , 2016 ) . therefore , the increase of butyrate found in the vessel 2 inoculated with the microbiota of a celiac donor could be of interest and deserves further efforts and experiments .\nstrong supplier relationships and unique market insight . we are among the largest purchasers of steel in north america and have well - established relationships with north america ' s largest steel producers , which enable us to ensure multiple sources for steel products and services . we believe that our steel distributors operation is one of the largest independent steel importers in north america . our steel distributors enable us to augment our product lines at our metals service centers when product is not available or when we can obtain steel competitively by purchasing abroad . through our steel distributors operations , we regularly purchase from multiple suppliers in 20 countries around the world . this enables us to monitor global steel supply and assess its impact on north american steel demand and pricing trends . this timely access to market information and global outlook allows us to proactively manage inventory levels and prices in our service center operations and make low cost purchases of steel imports when available .\nwe purchase our principal inventory , including carbon steel , stainless steel , alloy steel , aluminum and a variety of other metals on a frequent basis from a number of producers , primarily in north america to keep our inventory levels to a minimum . we have no long - term contracts to purchase metal . if , in the future , we are unable to obtain sufficient amounts of steel and other metal products at competitive prices or on a timely basis from our traditional suppliers , we may not be able to obtain such products from alternative sources at competitive prices to meet our delivery schedules , which could materially adversely affect our business , financial condition , results of operations and cash flows . production time and the cost of our products could increase if we were to lose one of our primary suppliers . any interruption or reduction in the supply of any of these products may make it difficult or impossible to satisfy customers ' just - in - time delivery requirements , which could materially adversely affect our business , financial condition , results of operations and cash flows .\nthe metals distribution business experiences significant swings in cash flow to fund working capital . inventory and accounts receivable represent over 70 % of the total assets employed by the company and vary with the cycle . at march 31 , 2004 they represented 74 % . the existing bank credit facilities are used to fund the growth in working capital caused by demand or steel price increases , which require higher inventory and accounts receivable levels to support the higher activity levels . based on the company ' s recent experience , a $ 100 million increase in revenues would require approximately $ 30 million of net working capital to support the higher activity levels . the increased price of steel during the first quarter of 2004 resulted in a utilization of non - cash working capital of $ 55 . 3 million on an annualized revenue increase of approximately $ 400 million . we anticipate a further use of non - cash working capital as we replace the inventory with higher priced steel . when the demand weakens , or the price of steel declines , cash is generated from the reduction of inventory and lower accounts receivable levels . this cash is used to reduce the borrowings under the bank credit facilities .\nthe isolated conjugative plasmids are large in size and contain numerous orfs , but at present , they have to be regarded as cryptic . this might be caused by the fact that only 25 % of the deduced gene products revealed similarities to known proteins . apart from tra genes and those implicated in plasmid replication and maintenance , the functions of the orfs could not be assigned . although genes potentially encoding a pts or conferring heavy metal resistance have been identified on pye854 , we were not able to demonstrate the respective functions . perhaps additional genes essential for functionality are lacking on the plasmid , or we did not test for the right compounds ( e . g . , heavy metals ) . however , it has also been reported that ptss are sometimes associated with bacterial virulence ( 53 ) . the question of whether pye854 plays a role in the virulence of yersinia cannot be answered at the moment . besides the pts genes , the plasmid contains two genes ( orf 62 and orf 73 ) whose products are similar to a hyaluronate lyase and a glucuronyl hydrolase , respectively , of vibrio , proteins which are suggested to be virulence factors of some gram - positive pathogens ( 34 , 40 ) . nevertheless , the finding that y . enterocolitica 29854 can be cured from its conjugative plasmid without any consequences for growth in broth suggests that pye854 and , presumably , also pye966 are not pivotal for the bacteria under laboratory conditions ."]}
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", "topic": 31}], "title": "mechel", "paragraphs": ["the official opening ceremony was attended by mechel chief executive officer igor zyuzin , mechel management ooo general director vladimir polin , and mechel service ooo general director andrey ponomarev .\nlatest updates on mechel pao from fool . com . the fool has written over 100 articles on mechel pao .\nin 1880 , a less common occupation for the mechel family was works on farm . the most common mechel occupation in the usa was farmer . 29 % of mechel ' s were farmers . farmer , butcher and laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by mechel .\nmechel somani , a joint venture between russia ' s mechel carbon and the somani group , has commenced operations of screening coal at vishakhapatnam .\nmechel is one of the leading russian mining and metals companies . mechel unites producers of coal , iron ore , nickel , steel , rolled products , and hardware . mechel products are marketed domestically and internationally .\nmechel service ooo is a trading company engaged in domestic sales of mechel\u2019s metal products whose subdivisions operate in 16 major constituent entities of the russian federation .\nin 2010 - 2012 , he served as managing director of mechel - coke ooo , and in 2008 - 2010 \u2013 director of mechel - coke ooo .\nin 2005 - 2009 , he served as managing director of mechel service ooo .\nyevgeny mikhel ( 35 ) is appointed mechel oao first deputy chief executive officer . previously , mr . mikhel was vice president - - legal matters mechel oao .\nmechel oao ilya zhitomirsky + 7 495 221 88 88 ilya . zhitomirsky @ urltoken\nthe company will resume mining at other mechel bluestone facilities as market conditions warrant .\nnet profit , attributable to shareholders of mechel pao \u2013 8 . 3 bln rubles\nstanislav ploschenko ( 33 ) is appointed mechel oao senior vice - president finance . previously , mr . ploschenko held the position of mechel oao vice - president finance .\nin 2010 mechel ' s consolidated net income attributable to shareholders of mechel oao increased by 791 . 2 % to $ 657 . 2 million compared to the consolidated net income attributable to shareholders of mechel oao of $ 73 . 7 million in 2009 .\nrussia ' s mechel says board recommends 2017 dividends of 16 . 66 rbls / share\ndetailed reports of various financial transactions undertaken by mechel oao and its subsidiaries since 2007 .\ninformation about key financial and legal advisors for mechel oao ' s financial deals transactions .\nshares also fell\nbecause he singled out mechel and zyuzin ,\nosborne said .\nby keeping details of related - party , especially zyuzin\u2019s transactions with mechel from public report , mechel shareholders are obliged to take this risk \u2013 in the dark . mechel\u2019s bankers are also invited not to look too carefully . but they reckon they don\u2019t have to , so long as the kremlin guarantees to cover zyuzin\u2019s mistakes and pay mechel\u2019s obligations .\nthe general meeting of shareholders of mechel pao the supreme management body of the company .\nthe general meeting of mechel pao\u2019s shareholders is the top management authority for the company .\nmechel pao ekaterina videman tel : + 7 495 221 88 88 ekaterina . videman @ urltoken\nelena selivanova ( 46 ) is appointed vice - president for human resource and social politics of oao mechel . prior to that she was director of human resources department of mechel oao .\nmechel oao ilya zhitomirsky phone : + 7 495 221 88 88 ilya . zhitomirsky @ urltoken\nmechel pao ekaterina videman tel : + 7 495 221 88 88 ekaterina . videman @ urltoken\n\u201cin 2q2017 , mechel decreased coke sales by 9 % due to an unstable market situation .\nmechel is one of the leading russian companies . its business includes three segments : mining , steel and power . mechel unites producers of coal , iron ore concentrate , steel , rolled products , ferroalloys , hardware , heat and electric power . mechel products are marketed domestically and internationally .\nmechel group buys out yakutugol\u2019s controlling stake together with the license to develop the elga coal deposit .\nbelousov said veb would likely face no significant risks if it were to help bail out mechel .\n\u201cwe have a respected company , mechel , \u201d mr . putin said in introducing his subject .\nin 2009 - 2012 , he headed mechel service global b . v . in the netherlands .\nmechel is a russian metals and mining company , uniting producers of steel , rolled products , hardware , coal , iron ore concentrate , and nickel . mechel products are marketed domestically and internationally .\nmechel is one of the leading russian companies . its business includes three operating segments : mining , steel and power . mechel unites producers of coal , iron ore concentrate , steel , rolled products , ferroalloys , hardware , heat and electric power . mechel products are marketed domestically and internationally .\n' in 2q2017 , mechel decreased coke sales by 9 % due to an unstable market situation .\nmechel is one of the leading russian companies . its business includes four segments : mining , steel , ferroalloy and power . mechel unites producers of coal , iron ore concentrate , steel , rolled products , ferroalloys , hardware , heat and electric power . mechel products are marketed domestically and internationally .\nbetween 1967 and 2003 , mechel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981 , and highest in 1967 . the average life expectancy for mechel in 1967 was 91 , and 78 in 2003 .\npyotr syrkin ( 66 ) is appointed vice - president for capital construction of mechel oao . previously , he held the position of deputy chief executive officer for capital construction of mechel management company ooo .\n\u201cwe are developing mechel service by both increasing its sales through existing subdivisions and opening new subdivisions , thus expanding its sales geographically . mechel service also plans to increase sales through product line expansion initiatives . with a developed network of subdivisions and significant stock in storage , mechel service is capable of directly meeting the demands of metal product end users , \u201d mechel service ooo general director andrey ponomarev commented .\nthere was good news all around for mechel in august , which carried right on over into september .\nrussian metals and mining group mechel said on thursday its net profit totalled 443 million roubles in the fourth quarter , down 93 percent from the previous quarter . mechel said revenue increased 4 percent . . .\nform an independent opinion about mechel oao\u2019s growth strategies through the organic and inorganic activities undertaken since 2007 .\nandrey a . ponomarev has been chief executive officer of mechel - steel management ooo since december 2015 .\nin 2002 - 2005 , he occupied various posts in uglemet trading ooo and trade house mechel ooo .\nmechel oao ekaterina videman phone : + 7 495 221 - 88 - 88 ekaterina . videman @ urltoken\nmechel oao ekaterina videman tel : + 7 495 221 - 88 - 88 ekaterina . videman @ urltoken\ncontact : mechel oao ekaterina videman phone : + 7 495 221 88 88 ekaterina . videman @ urltoken\nthe current president of bbai is mr . ajaykant ruia ( m . d . - inco mechel )\ncontact : mechel oao vladislav zlenko director of investor relations mechel oao phone : 7 - 495 - 221 - 88 - 88 fax : 7 - 495 - 221 - 88 - 00 vladislav . zlenko @ urltoken\nmechel is one of the leading russian companies . its business includes four segments : mining , steel , ferroalloy and power . mechel unites producers of coal , iron ore concentrate , nickel , steel , ferrochrome , ferrosilicon , rolled products , hardware , heat and electric power . mechel products are marketed domestically and internationally .\nthe mechel - remservice ooo machinery and repair plant , yakutugol holding company\u2019s subsidiary , marked its 30th anniversary .\n\u201ctemporary halting of mining works at mechel bluestone is a coercive measure . spot prices for coking coal are at their minimum since 2007 , which makes coal production at mechel bluestone unprofitable . we will make the decision to re - launch depending on the market situation , \u201d mechel mining management ooo\u2019s chief executive officer pavel shtark commented .\nsince 2004 mechel has a listing at new york stock exchange , thus respecting the highest world standards of corporate governance , transparency and information disclosure . efficient communication with our shareholders and investors are integral part of mechel\u2019s operation .\noleg korzhov ( 38 ) is appointed vice - president for business - planning and analyses of mechel oao . previously , he had the position of deputy chief executive officer for economy and finance of mechel management company ooo .\ndiversified russian steel and mining company mechel oao achieved a lot in 2016 , but now results h . . .\nmining at these mechel bluestone facilities was temporarily halted in late october 2012 due to an accumulation of coal inventories . mechel bluestone ' s washing plants continued operating and all obligations under pre - existing contracts were met in full .\nshareholders have also approved financial and accounting consultants ooo , moscow , as the independent auditor for mechel steel group .\nmechel is one of russia ' s leading companies . its business is primarily composed of four segments : mining , steel , ferroalloy and power . mechel unites producers of coal , iron ore concentrate , nickel , steel , ferrochrome , ferrosilicon , rolled products , hardware , heat and electric power . mechel products are marketed domestically and internationally .\n* * indebted russian miner mechel is in talks to sell part of its elga coal project to creditor gazprombank and plans to complete the deal by the end of this quarter , mechel chief executive oleg korzhov told journalists on friday .\nmoscow , april 15 , 2009 ( globe newswire ) - - mechel oao ( nyse : mtl ) , one of the leading russian mining and metals companies , announces further management structure optimization and changes in management of mechel oao .\n[ mechel ] shall invoice [ ak ] for coal at the time of shipment . [ mechel ' s ] invoice shall reflect the purchase price for coal as net of adjustments in section 6 . 2 . [ ak ] shall pay [ mechel ] the adjusted price for coal delivered by [ mechel ] pursuant to this agreement by wire transfer net thirty ( 30 ) days from receipt of a proper invoice . ( id . at \u00a7 6 . 3 . )\nlike many other large metals and mining companies , mechel invested heavily in expansion before the 2008 financial crisis hit demand .\nbylaw on the collegial executive body ( management board ) of mechel open joint stock company dated 09 . 06 . 2011\nmechel service bulgaria eood is a bulgarian company which is primary engaged in the import and trading of ferrous metallurgy . on the bulgarian market the company delivers a full range of high - quality steel products complying fully with international standards . the company has warehouses and sales offices in sofia , rousse and bourgas and carries out its activities throughout the country . mechel service bulgaria eood is part of the international trading company mechel service global , which specialises its activities in sales , supply and processing of steel products . as part of mechel group - one of the leading companies in the field of metallurgy and mining , mechel service bulgaria is the exclusive representative for bulgaria and supplier of production of all metallurgical plants of mechel .\nsince mechel shares hit this year\u2019s peak of $ 7 . 40 on january 7 , they have fallen 49 % . the market value lost has been $ 1 . 5 billion . at the moment , the new york stock market thinks mechel is worth $ 1 . 57 billion . it\u2019s obvious that with debts of almost six times that number , mechel is worth much , much more to its banks than to its shareholders . but because most of the mechel debt is held by state - controlled banks , and they control the repayment terms , the reality is that mechel has been nationalized .\ndue to decreased coal inventories , mechel decided to resume open - pit mining at some of mechel bluestone ' s facilities \u2014 justice energy and dynamic energy mining complexes . the complexes are due to produce some 135 , 000 tonnes a month .\nmechel ' s shares turned around in september , heading lower again after a big jump in august . what . . .\nrussian metals and mining group mechel capex is seen at 11 billion roubles in 2018 , ceo oleg korzhov said on friday .\nprior to his appointment , andrey ponomarev worked as first deputy chief executive officer of mechel - steel management company since 2012 .\nprior to this appointment , from 2011 to 2013 mr . lebedev served as chief executive officer of mechel trans auto ooo .\nyour search for ' operations manager jobs from mechel service uk ltd in netherton , west midlands ' resulted in no matches .\ndiversified russian steel and mining company mechel oao achieved a lot in 2016 , but now results have to carry the day .\nnew york ( marketwatch ) - - shares of russian coal and steel producer mechel plunged nearly 40 % on thursday after prime minister vladimir putin ' s sharp criticism of the company spooked investors and prompted speculation about whether mechel will be the next yukos .\nrussian metals and mining group mechel said on thursday its board had recommended 2017 dividends of 16 . 66 roubles per preferred share .\n\ufeffconsolidated revenue\u2013 74 . 9 bln rubles ebitda * \u2013 18 . 4 bln rubles profit attributable to equity shareholders of mechel pao\u2013 3 . 3 bln rubles . moscow , may 24 , 2018 - - mechel pao , a leading russian mining and . . .\nprovides intelligence on mechel oao ' s m & a ; , strategic partnerships and alliances , capital raising and private equity transactions .\nmechel is already being investigated by fas in connection with possible price increase for coking coal and coal concentrate on the russian market .\nthis august , prime minister vladimir putin publicly attacked the pricing policy pursued by the mechel group , one of russia ' s largest mining and metals companies . however , his criticism cost the company much less than to mechel shareholders and the russian stock market .\npavel v . shtark has been holding the position of the chief executive officer for mechel mining management company ooo since july 2013 .\nmechel oao alexey sotskov head of pr department phone : 7 - 495 - 221 - 88 - 88 alexey . sotskov @ urltoken\n* * indebted russian coal and steel producer mechel has sold its u . s . - based bluestone coal business back to its original owner , the james justice family , in an attempt to free up cash to service its debt , mechel said on wednesday .\nthe favourite theory so far is that the attack on mechel was instigated by one of its customers or competitors , who complained to mr sechin that mechel was abusing its monopoly position in coking coal . a second theory is that mechel will be taken over by a state corporation run by one of mr putin ' s former secret - service colleagues . igor shuvalov , mr putin ' s deputy , has said that mechel is unlikely to go down yukos ' s path , but acknowledged that \u201cin life , no possibility can be excluded\u201d .\n\u201cif the company fails to agree on the repayment at the previously agreed time ( june - july 2014 ) , mechel will fulfil all its obligations to the bank and will repay the loan ahead of schedule , \u201d mechel\u2019s press - service said in an emailed comment .\nthe management of mechel will host a conference call today at 18 : 00 p . m . moscow time ( 4 : 00 p . m . london time , 11 a . m . new york time ) to review mechel\u2019s financial results and comment on current operations . the call may be accessed via the internet at http : / / www . mechel . com , under the investor relations section .\nmechel is one of the leading russian companies . its business includes four segments : mining , steel , ferroalloy and power . mechel unites producers of coal , iron ore concentrate , nickel , steel , ferrochrome , ferrosilicon , rolled products , hardware , heat and electric power .\ntwo of mechel ' s main business are in the dumps , so what changed that led to a big share advance i . . .\nrussian metals and mining group mechel plans to fully restructure its debt portfolio by the end of 2018 , ceo oleg korzhov said on friday .\nmechel borrowed heavily before russia\u2019s economic crisis and struggled to keep up repayments as demand for its products weakened alongside tumbling coal and steel prices .\nmechel oao is a vertically integrated mining and metals company . the mining business consists of coal , iron ore and nickel mines in russia .\nthe document that sets forth procedures for preparing , calling and holding the shareholders\u2019 general meetings is the bylaw on mechel pao shareholders\u2019 general meeting .\nmoscow , russia \u2013 april 29 , 2014 \u2013 mechel oao ( nyse : mtl ) , one of the leading russian mining and metals companies , reports the temporary halting of mining at mechel bluestone ( west virginia , usa ) , which is part of the group\u2019s mining division .\nthe five state bank lenders to mechel \u2013 sberbank , vtb , gazprombank , transcredit bank , and eurasia development bank \u2013 were asked the question . they refuse to answer . the following banks , listed in mechel form 20f filings as well as in announcements of mechel loan syndicates , were also asked the question : unicredit , raffeisen , ing , bnp paribas , hsbc , nordea , soci\u00e9t\u00e9 g\u00e9n\u00e9rale , morgan stanley , credit suisse , royal bank of scotland and natixis . nordea was the only one to respond . it claims it is no longer in a mechel loan syndicate .\nmechel mining management ooo\u2019s department of mining assets in the republic of sakha ( yakutia ) was formed . igor khafizov was appointed as its head .\nin scottish names from the middle ages are common even within a single document . mechel has been spelled macgill , magill , makgill and others .\nmechel pao has 555 , 027 , 660 issued and outstanding shares , out of which 75 % are ordinary and 25 % are preferred shares .\nmechel bluestone said in a press release thursday that it would resume open - pit mining operations at the justice energy and dynamic energy mining complexes .\nmechel in offering to gazprombank ao the option to purchase 49 % share in the elga coking coal deposit project for 34 . 3 billion rubles ;\n\u201cflat rolls sales went up by 7 % as chelyabinsk metallurgical plant\u2019s business portfolio expanded and our european sales network mechel service global\u2019s subsidiaries landed new contracts .\nizhevsk , russia \u2013 may 30 , 2007 , \u2013 mechel oao ( nyse : mtl ) today announced that the kazan branch of its subsidiary , mechel service ooo , has expanded its network with the opening of a new remote warehouse for metal product storage and transshipment in izhevsk ( republic of udmurtia ) .\nmechel\u2019s change of fortunes has been further supported by a spike in coking coal prices , which has sent the company\u2019s stock soaring to three - year highs .\ndatamonitors ' mechel oao mergers & acquisitions ( m & a ; ) , partnerships & alliances and investments report includes business description , detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions ( m & a ; ) , divestments , capital raisings , venture capital investments , ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by mechel oao since january 2007 .\nshowing the importance of the steelmaker , which operates in 11 russian regions , russian finance minister anton siluanov held a meeting to discuss mechel\u2019s situation on thursday .\nsberbank , vtb and gazprombank could not deprive the founder of mechel of control over the company . now igor zyuzin is closer than ever to defeating the creditors\nagreement contains no such provision . mechel responds that recovery of fees and costs is available to it because the coal supply agreement is incorporated into the settlement .\nminority shareholder of razrez tomusinsky in respect to corporate dispute with its controlling shareholder ( company of the mechel group ) involving multiples litigations in russia and cyprus .\n\u201cthe news suggests that mechel already has certain arrangements to sell the 25 % stake in mechel mining and that it may finance the vanino acquisition from that cash flow . the news may also suggest that one of the conditions for the mm [ mechel mining ] stake acquisition was acquisition of the port in order to secure shipping capacity to facilitate elga coal exports to asian markets . the buyer of the mining stake may provide long - term financing for the vanino acquisition . \u201d\nin march 2011 , mechel announced the launch of the reconstructed coking battery # 6 at mechel mining oao ' s subsidiary , mechel - coke ooo . the launch will enable the company to step up production of coke and chemical products and ensure production demands are met as well as to provide an independent supply for mechel ' s chelyabinsk metallurgical plant oao and southern urals nickel plant oao . due to the reconstruction , the battery nearly tripled its capacity to 470 , 000 tonnes of coke annually . the project cost 1 . 369 billion rubles ( 48 . 5 million us dollars * ) . launch of the coking battery # 6 allows mechel - coke to begin reconstruction of the coking battery # 5 while increasing production volumes by 5 % in 2011 compared to the same period last year .\nan article on july 26 , 2008 , about russian prime minister vladimir v . putin\u2019s critical comments concerning a steel company , mechel , and a subsequent sharp drop in that company\u2019s stock price , reported that a former partial owner of mechel steel , vladimir iorikh , had earlier sold his shares and \u201cfled russia . \u201d\nthe general meeting of mechel pao\u2019s shareholders is the top management authority for the company . the shareholders\u2019 meeting ( or that of their authorized representatives ) decides on the most basic and key issues of the company\u2019s activity . mechel pao\u2019s charter defines those matters that refer to the competence of the shareholders\u2019 general meeting . the top management authority enables the company\u2019s shareholders to influence mechel pao\u2019s policies , by exercising their right to participate in the shareholders\u2019 meeting and vote on the meeting\u2019s agenda issues .\nthe opening of the new warehouse in the capital of the republic of udmurtia will permit mechel to increase its warehouse sales , significantly reduce logistic costs in product transportation , and expand its market presence in the republic of udmurtia and the neighbouring regions . the warehouse premises are located within the facilities of mechel\u2019s izhstal oao subsidiary , which minimizes the company\u2019s lease costs and guarantees safe product storage . the kazan branch of mechel service ooo already has a remote operating division in nizhny novgorod .\nsergei rezontov , chief financial officer of mechel company , speaks during an interview with reuters in moscow , russia , october 25 , 2016 . reuters / sergei karpukhin\nsergei rezontov , chief financial officer of mechel company , smiles during an interview with reuters in moscow , russia , october 25 , 2016 . reuters / sergei karpukhin\nanother 35 words ( 2 lines of text ) are included under the topic early mechel notables in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible .\nand the pressure is piling up on the steel and coal giant . mechel is now being probed by the investigative committee of the public prosecutor ' s office .\nmechel\u2019s main creditors are state banks sberbank , vtb and gazprombank . ( reporting by darya korsunskaya ; writing by alessandra prentice ; editing by timothy heritage and mark potter )\none of the possible outcomes for mechel could be loss of control over the company by its major shareholder because there are a number of companies interested in this asset .\nin 2009 , he sold the company ' s west virginia coal operations to russian steel firm mechel for a reported $ 436 million and another $ 240 million in mechel shares . that same year justice closed on a $ 20 million deal to buy the historic greenbrier resort , which has hosted u . s . presidents and royalty .\nrevenue amounted to $ 9 . 7 billion consolidated adjusted ebitda amounted to $ 2 . 0 billion net income attributable to shareholders of mechel oao amounted to $ 657 million\nreceived were in any way improper such that they failed to trigger ak ' s obligation to pay under the agreement . accordingly , the record reflects that ak is in breach of the coal supply agreement and mechel ' s motion for summary judgment is granted . mechel is entitled to $ 1 , 999 , 501 . 35 , and this amount offsets ak ' s award of $ 7 . 2 million resulting in mechel ' s net liability to ak totaling $ 5 , 200 , 498 . 65 . like ak , mechel is also eligible for an award of prejudgment interest under \u00a7 815 ilcs 205 / 2 because the coal supply agreement qualifies as a written instrument .\nin retrospect , it can be seen that the mechel mining sale has yet to materialize \u2013 not to the koreans , japanese or chinese . another russian state entity , vnesheconombank ( veb ) , may turn out to substitute for the foreigners and by another loan to mechel the government will nationalize the asset , rather than let it go .\nin december 2010 , mechel announced opening of its official representative offices in the southern federal district ' s city of rostov - on - don and the amur region ' s city of blagoveshchensk . the functions of both representative offices will include establishment and maintenance of contacts with government authorities and business community of the southern federal district and the amur region respectively , representation of mechel group ' s interests , strengthening cooperation with mechel ' s partners and establishing new relations to ensure expansion of the group ' s activities .\nak steel corporation (\nak\n) brings this suit against mechel north america sales corporation and mechel bluestone , inc . ( collectively ,\nmechel\n) , claiming breach of contract involving payments required under a settlement agreement . ( second am . compl . , dkt . # 55 . ) mechel brings a counterclaim against ak for breach of contract and unjust enrichment relating to payments under a coal delivery contract . ( answer and countercl . , dkt . # 57 . ) this matter is before the court on ak ' s motion for summary judgment filed february 3 , 2015 , ( pl . ' s mot . summ . j . , dkt . # 60 ) and mechel ' s motion for summary judgment filed february 24 , 2015 , ( def . ' s mot . summ . j . , dkt . # 66 ) .\nin short , mechel is lending ( or giving ) zyuzin $ 669 . 4 million . \u201cthe [ accounting report ] dots\u201d , claims this source , \u201cconnect to vanino\u201d .\nmoscow , russia \u2013 june 25 , 2004 \u2013 mechel steel group reports that it has elected two independent directors to its new board at its annual general shareholders ' meeting .\nconsolidated revenue \u2013 276 . 0 bln rubles , ebitda * - 66 . 2 bln rubles net profit , attributable to shareholders of mechel pao \u2013 7 . 1 bln rubles\neven though mechel has come to terms with its banks it remains a highly risky investment . only the most aggressive investors should be putting money to work here . the steep drop in met coal and mechel ' s own stock price highlight the risks . most investors would be better off looking at other options in the metals and mining space .\nsakha republic\u2019s president vyacheslav shtyrov , amur region\u2019s governor oleg kozhemyako and mechel oao\u2019s general director igor zyuzin installed a memorial sign , thus fixing the beginning of elga coal deposit development .\nmoscow , russia \u2013 july 15 , 2009 \u2013 mechel oao ( nyse : mtl ) , one of the leading russian mining and metals companies , announces h1 2009 operations results .\nchief financial officer sergei rezontov told reuters mechel would soon agree terms with russian bank vtb to reschedule debt repayments for 2020 - 2022 , having previously agreed to start repayments next year .\nrezontov said the increase in coal prices would support mechel\u2019s earnings in the second half of the year and the company\u2019s increased market cap would strengthen its position in final negotiations with creditors .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your mechel ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\nprior to his appointment , sergey rezontov , 32 , headed mechel pao\u2019s financial department since 2014 . in 2013 - 2014 , he worked as deputy chief executive officer and financial officer of lysva metallurgical company uk ooo . in 2012 , he was deputy director of mechel oao\u2019s treasury operations department . in 2006 - 2012 , he worked first as a specialist and then as head of mechel oao\u2019s corporate financing department . in 2004 - 2006 , he was manager of the metals and mining team in the corporate clients department of commerzbank ( eurasia ) zao .\nnew delhi : mechel somani carbon private limited , a joint venture between russia ' s mechel carbon and the somani group , has commenced operations of screening coal at vishakhapatnam . the screening facility is a step towards building a modern technical terminal as per exact size requirements of various consumer segments . the facility has capacity to screen 800000 mt / pa of coal and is targeted at consumers who require exact size of industrial inputs to improve their productivity and reduce wastage . mechel somani is involved in import & distribution of metallurgical coals to the indian market .\nmechel is an international mining and steel company . its products are marketed in europe , asia , north and south america , africa . mechel unites producers of coal , iron ore concentrate , steel , rolled products , ferroalloys , heat and electric power . all of its enterprises work in a single production chain , from raw materials to high value - added products .\nthe management of mechel will host a conference call today at 18 : 00 p . m . moscow time ( 4 : 00 p . m . london time , 11 a . m . new york time ) to review mechel\u2019s financial results and comment on current operations . the call may be accessed via the internet at urltoken , under the investor relations section .\nmechel pao ( mtl ) ( moex : mtlr ) , a leading russian mining and metals company , announces the decisions made by its board of directors at a meeting held on may 31 , 2018 . - that the list of persons entitled to receive dividends for 2017 be made based on the data in the mechel pao shareholders\u2019 register as of july 18 , 2018 .\n\u201cmechel shares the concerns of the government of the russian federation , steel plants and metallurgical industry in regard to the growth of prices for steel and raw materials in the recent time , \u201d the statement said . \u201cmechel is ready for cooperation with federal authorities of the russian federation and , if required , will provide complete information on any arising issues , \u201d it added .\nnote that at a [ government ] meeting on metallurgy held on july 24 vladimir putin subjected the pricing policy of the mechel group dominating the coking coal market in russia to harsh criticism and asked the fas to look closer at its activities . shortly before the meeting , igor zyuzin , mechel ' s main beneficiary , was taken to hospital and putin expressed his strong dissatisfaction over his absence . the prime minister accused mechel of overpricing coal on the domestic market ( up fourfold ) and undercutting it on foreign markets , and also of tax evasion via its offshore subsidiaries . all this led to a fall of mechel shares on both russian and western trading floors , thus reducing the company ' s capitalisation to nearly half form $ 15 billion .\nmoscow , feb . 18 , 2015 ( globe newswire ) - - mechel oao ( micex : mtlr ) ( nyse : mtl ) , one of the leading russian mining and metals companies , has closed a deal on the disposal of mechel bluestone , inc . ( delaware , usa ) , including its mining operations , to a company owned by the justice family .\nmechel wasn\u2019t asked to disclose what it is keeping secret about the transaction . instead , it was asked to explain the company\u2019s reasons for not disclosing to the new york stock market and to shareholders the identities of the vanino port investors , russian and foreign ; and to clarify mechel\u2019s purpose in the withholding and how it should be understood as compliance with normal corporate transparency standards .\nalexey lukashov director of investor relations mechel pao phone : 7 - 495 - 221 - 88 - 88 fax : 7 - 495 - 221 - 88 - 00 alexey . lukashov @ urltoken\njustice divested some of his coal empire in 2009 , selling bluestone coal corp . to russia\u2019s oao mechel in a deal valued at $ 568 million . after coal prices fell , however , mechel idled the mines , and earlier this year justice bought the business back for $ 5 million \u2014 less than 1 percent of the price for which he\u2019d sold it six years earlier .\nmoscow , russia \u2013 august 23 , 2017 \u2013 mechel pao ( moex : mtlr , nyse : mtl ) , one of the leading russian mining and metals companies , announces 1h2017 operational results .\nmoscow , russia \u2013 february 13 , 2017 \u2013 mechel pao ( micex : mtlr , nyse : mtl ) , one of the leading russian mining and metals companies , announces 2016 operational results .\nthe management of mechel will host a conference call today at 10 : 00 a . m . new york time ( 3 : 00 p . m . london time , 6 : 00 p . m . moscow time ) to review mechel ' s financial results and comment on current operations . the call may be accessed via the internet at urltoken , under the investor relations section .\nchairman of mechel pao\u2019s board of directors igor zyuzin and the russian export center\u2019s chief executive officer andrey slepnev signed a bilateral agreement on the sidelines of st petersburg international economic forum 2018 . the russian export center is planned to provide financial and insurance assistance in advanced technology production , provide loans for mechel\u2019s foreign customers , and give information and consulting support in new markets and search for foreign partners .\nthe shareholders\u2019 meeting ( or that of their authorized representatives ) decides on the most basic and key issues of the company\u2019s activity . mechel pao\u2019s charter defines those matters that refer to the competence of the shareholders\u2019 general meeting . the top management authority enables the company\u2019s shareholders to influence mechel pao\u2019s policies , by exercising their right to participate in the shareholders\u2019 meeting and vote on the meeting\u2019s agenda issues .\nmechel is an international mining and steel company which employs over 67 , 000 people . its products are marketed in europe , asia , north and south america , africa . mechel unites producers of coal , iron ore concentrate , steel , rolled products , ferroalloys , heat and electric power . all of its enterprises work in a single production chain , from raw materials to high valueadded products .\nmechel is an international mining and steel company which employs over 70 , 000 people . its products are marketed in europe , asia , north and south america , africa . mechel unites producers of coal , iron ore concentrate , steel , rolled products , ferroalloys , heat and electric power . all of its enterprises work in a single production chain , from raw materials to high valueadded products .\nmechel is an international mining and steel company which employs 66 , 000 people . its products are marketed in europe , asia , north and south america , africa . mechel unites producers of coal , iron ore concentrate , steel , rolled products , ferroalloys , heat and electric power . all of its enterprises work in a single production chain , from raw materials to high value - added products .\nstate banks have already helped refinance or restructure the company\u2019s loans . according to the vedomosti newspaper , the government is looking at the option of providing mechel with a $ 2 billion loan from veb .\ndue to unfavorable market conditions , mining operations were temporarily halted at all of mechel bluestone\u2019s mines and open pits . some of the company\u2019s washing facilities will continue operating to meet the company\u2019s contractual obligations .\nmechel is an international mining and steel company which employs over 70 , 000 people . its products are marketed in europe , asia , north and south america , africa . mechel unites producers of coal , iron ore concentrate , steel , rolled products , ferroalloys , heat and electric power . all of its enterprises work in a single production chain , from raw materials to high value - added products .\nalfa bank\u2019s demand was unexpected and announced during the meeting with siluanov . a one week extension on its loan to mechel was agreed until march 21 , vedomosti reported , citing sources close to both sides .\nmoscow , april 11 , 2011 ( globe newswire ) - - mechel oao ( nyse : mtl ) , a leading russian mining and steel group , today announced financial results for the full year 2010 .\nafter the agreements , mechel will have to service $ 550 - 700 million in repayments in 2017 , rezontov said ; $ 400 - 500 million in interest and $ 150 - 200 million in principal debt .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your mechel ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\nchief executive officer is mechel pao\u2019s sole executive body in charge of managing the company\u2019s current activities within his sphere of competence and execution of the decisions made by the general shareholders\u2019 meeting and the board of directors .\nthe biggest part of mechel\u2019s outstanding debt which hasn\u2019t been restructured is owed to two groups of creditors : $ 500 million to export credit agencies and $ 1 billion to a syndicate of international banks , he added .\nthis is difficult to explain to shareholders who watched as the price of their shares fell 6 % this week , on release of mechel\u2019s form 20f annual report to the us securities and exchange commission ( sec ) .\nanother example of the way zyuzin adds assets to the nationalized mechel , but keeps secret how the transactions are funded , and who pays , is the purchase last december of vanino port , on the sea of japan . after years of controversy over the privatization of the state\u2019s control stake in the port , and competition from oligarch groups including vladimir lisin\u2019s united cargo logistics holding and oleg deripaska\u2019s en + , mechel emerged the victor .\nmoscow , march 14 ( reuters ) - russia may again have to step in to help coal and steel group mechel after the country\u2019s largest private bank asked for the early repayment of a $ 150 million loan .\nthe procedure of holding the shareholders\u2019 general meeting is set forth in accordance with the current russian law , nyse corporate management requirements and the company\u2019s local norms , and ensures protection for the rights of mechel pao\u2019s shareholders .\nmoscow , may 31 , 2017 ( globe newswire ) - - mechel pao ( moex : mtlr ) ( nyse : mtl ) , one of the leading russian mining and metals companies , announces 1q2017 operational results .\nmoscow , aug . 23 , 2017 ( globe newswire ) - - mechel pao ( moex : mtlr ) ( : mtl ) , one of the leading russian mining and metals companies , announces 1h2017 operational results .\nmoscow , may 22 , 2018 - - mechel pao , one of the leading russian mining and metals companies , announces that it intends to release its operational and financial results for the first quarter period ending . . .\nspeaking at an industry conference this week , mr . putin , the former president and now prime minister , spoke five sentences critical of a russian steel company , mechel , and its billionaire chief executive , igor zyuzin .\nif it turns out that these investors are zyuzin and his cyprus companies , whose assets are mechel\u2019s , and they are in turn pledged to secure state loans , then the scheme is a subterfuge , and the port privatization was an elaborate fake . if it turns out that some of the foreign investors are south korean or japanese coal buyers and traders , whose interest in the port is in getting more coal cargoes at a discounted transportation tariff and perhaps at a discount to the coal price benchmark , then mechel\u2019s future revenues are being charged for the asset . either way , mechel is in effect borrowing to buy the asset with trade receivables from related parties .\nthe general meeting of shareholders of mechel pao is the supreme management body of the company . the shareholders\u2019 meeting ( or that of their authorized representatives ) decides on the most basic and key issues of the company\u2019s activity .\nirina ipeyeva ( 45 ) is appointed director for legal matters department of mechel oao . previously , she had positions of the chief counsel , deputy director of the legal department and director of corporate governance and property office .\ni am certain that the independent directors ' work will enable mechel ' s board to shape an objective opinion on all issues . and this will contribute to strengthening confidence in the company\n, said alexander yevtushenko .\nthis report extracts all available information about mechel service bulgaria eood from emis ' database of company information . the table of contents on the right indicates the categories of information that will be included in your report upon purchase .\nstock monitor : worthington industries post earnings reporting london , uk / accesswire / december 22 , 2017 / urltoken has just released a free report on mechel pao ( nyse : mtl ) . if you want . . .\nmoscow , aug . 23 , 2017 ( globe newswire ) - - mechel pao ( moex : mtlr ) ( nyse : mtl ) , a leading russian mining and steel group , announces financial results for the 1h2017 .\nmoscow , aug . 29 , 2016 ( globe newswire ) \u2014 mechel pao ( micex : mtlr ) ( nyse : mtl ) , a leading russian mining and steel group , announces financial results for the 1h 2016 .\nmoscow , may 24 , 2018 - - mechel pao , one of the leading russian mining and metals companies , announces 1 q2018 operational results . . production and sales for 1 q2018 . elga c oal c omplex : .\nmoscow , april 16 , 2018 - - mechel pao , one of the leading russian mining and metals companies , reports leasing 10 belaz trucks in the framework of agreements signed with state transport leasing company . . . . .\nprices for coking coal - a key component in steel production - have doubled since july to more than $ 200 per tonne on expectations of lower supply . mechel is russia\u2019s second - biggest coal producer after market leader evraz .\n\u201ci understand veb\u2019s concerns , but i would not say categorically that veb will suffer any damage or additional risks , \u201d he said , adding that the government would come up with a plan to save mechel within a week .\nmechel cares about its reputation and seeks to continuously improve its corporate governance and management structure to comply with the finest principles acknowledged in russia and worldwide . improving the corporate governance system is a top priority for the company\u2019s strategy .\nmoscow , april 26 , 2017 ( globe newswire ) - - mechel pao ( moex : mtlr ) ( nyse : mtl ) , a leading russian mining and steel group , announces financial results for the full year 2016 .\nrussian metals and mining conglomerate mechel was hard at work in 2016 trying to fix its debt troubles . although it ' s still a heavily indebted company , in december it was finally able to restructure its obligations with a trio of large russian banks . it was a slow moving process that picked up steam in the second half of the year . which explains why mechel ' s price advance really only started to take shape in september or so .\naccording to the latest mechel financial report released this week , the five state banks hold about 53 % of mechel\u2019s rouble debt equivalent to $ 5 . 4 billion ; 50 % of its dollar debt of $ 3 . 3 billion ; and 17 % of its euro - denominated debt equivalent to $ 639 million . the proportion of mechel debt held by the state - controlled banks is in fact higher , because the calculation should include the credits contributed by vtb subsidiaries in austria , germany and france which are participating lenders in the $ 2 billion syndicated loan of september 2010 . rouble bonds worth about $ 2 . 4 billion also benefit from state bank underwriting and repayment guarantees .\nactually , the fas launched an investigation into mechel a week before mr putin gave his accusatory speech following complaints by novolipetsk steel , the magnitogorsk iron & steel works ( mmk ) and altai koks , which accused mechel of refusing to supply coal to them for unknown reasons . an investigation was launched and in mid - august the press service of the anti - monopoly agency reported that the company was found guilty of abusing its dominant position on the market .\nin december 2010 , mechel announced the collapse of three thickeners out of 30 at the nerungrinsk washing plant , a brunch of yakutugol oao , the subsidiary of mechel mining oao . there were no casualties or injuries . a special commission was set up to determine the reasons for and consequences of the accident . operation at the coking coal wash shop at the nerungrinsk plant was halted . however , the technological line which processes steam coal kept operating as scheduled .\nrussian metals and mining group mechel said on thursday its net profit was 76 percent down in the first guarter of 2018 , compared to the same period of last year , and totalled 3 . 3 billion roubles ( $ 53 . 71 million ) . mechel ' s earnings before interest , taxes , depreciation , and amortization ( ebitda ) were down 19 percent year - on - year at 18 . 4 billion roubles in the first three months of 2018 .\nbut mr putin would have none of it . a few hours later he told his ministers , in front of television cameras , that mechel fixed prices , evaded taxes and pushed up inflation , harming the russian people . this stirred memories of stalin ' s denunciations of \u201csaboteurs\u201d and knocked another third off the company ' s value . the next day an explosion in one of mechel ' s mines injured 17 people , and the environmental agency launched an investigation .\nin december 2010 , mechel announced the launch of a new production line for steel electrode copper - coated wire at its beloretsk metallurgical plant ( bmp ) subsidiary . the new production line can produce annually 7 . 9 thousand tonnes .\non tuesday , mechel ' s adrs ( american depository receipts ) traded in new york rose by 4 . 3 % , but later the figure was revised downwards to 2 . 3 % . at present , the fas is also investigating the case against evraz holding and the raspadsky ugol company . artemyev told journalists that these companies were facing the same penalties as those imposed on mechel ( 5 % of their turnover ) . the fas intends to close the case against them within the next two weeks . now investors can have confidence that mechel ' s case is not that of yukos and that the group ' s rivals will not take advantage of the situation in order to seize the group .\nprivately , mechel management has been explaining to its bankers the benefits of the vanino deal , and the strategic relationship between expanding the flow of coal for export from the sakha republic ( yakutia ) mines , adding to the capacity of the state railroad to carry the coal to port , and enlarging vanino itself for the extra trade . according to one bank analyst , \u201cthe management has been highlighting a number of tangible benefits for mechel of \u2018sort of\u2019 owning vanino , such as the volume guarantee ( there is a high competition from coal exporters to access far east ports ) ; plus vanino is the end destination of bam [ railroad ] , and in this capacity acts as a regulator of the cargo traffic , which makes the entire eastern bit of this railroad more flexible to mechel\u2019s traffic needs ; plus mechel will be saving on port loading charges . even if mechel may have agreed on some discount for its coal as part of the vanino deal , this has to be considered in the context of the benefits they are gaining . last , but not the least , by buying vanino mechel is also saving on its own capex which would go otherwise to expand the capacity of posiet [ port , already owned by mechel ] . vanino bay is still better than posiet as it allows to load larger capacity ships . expansion of posiet would have been a must ( until they had vanino ) in order to ship all the new coal coming from elga mine . [ without the vanino acquisition ] to allow expansion of [ coalmine ] output and target export markets , $ 2 billion plus in investments in the sakha mines would be a waste . \u201d"]}
{"id": 55759, "summary": [{"text": "swazi express airways was an airline based in swaziland and owned by steffen air charter services .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "the airline was on the list of air carriers banned in the european union . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "swazi express airways", "paragraphs": ["swazi express airways , airline companies & airline agencies , swaziland , . . . 2518 6\nroyal swazi was founded in 1978 . swaziland airlink was rebranded from royal swazi national airways\nswazi express airways was established in 1995 as steffen air & later renamed . ceased flight operations on 04apr2008\nswazi express airways was established & started operations in 1995 as steffen air & later renamed . ceased flight operations on 04apr2008\nlooking for cheap flights with swazi express airways ? using urltoken website you can easily discover the best swazi express airways flight offers at the most convenient dates for you . make use of the links below or our long improved search engine and you will find the best offer within just a couple of minutes !\nswazi airways is wholly owned by government . started operations in nov2016 with a b . 733 [ status change ]\nswazi airways is wholly owned by government . intended to start operations in nov2016 with a b . 733 but does not apprear to have done so\nswazi airways is wholly owned by government . intended to start operations in nov2016 with a b . 733 but does not appear to have done so [ status change ]\ngetting there : many major airlines including south african airways , qantas , etihad , emirates , kenya airways , qatar , singapore airways and british airways fly into johannesburg . there are also many regional airlines such as air botswana , and domestic carriers that service local cities such as cape town and the kruger national park area .\nall material \u00a9 swazi observer . material may not be published or reproduced in any form without prior written permission .\ngaruda indonesia abx air air alpha greenland transasia airways gulf air eurofly air greenland miami air international air slovakia air gabon kuzu airlines cargo gestair big sky airlines aurigny air services gemini air cargo grant aviation gb airways alk jetx tri - m . g air rarotonga avirex gol allegiant air angkor airways gojet airlines goair air arabia ghana international airlines\nthe newly revamped shongololo express snakes like a gleaming green - and - cream millipede - the animal for which it was named - across the southern african countryside .\nlynden air cargo dhl guatemala ltu lufttransport tbilaviamsheni georgia hi fly gb lan chile lab - lloyd aereo boliviano varig log air hong kong flynordic luxair lufthansa lufthansa cargo airlines liat - the carribean airline hi fly livingston energy flight libyan arab airlines lot polish airlines lan peru taca costa rica jet2 . com ltu international airways lan express albanian airlines pacific wings swiss international airlines el al israel airlines\nculture : many different cultures including zulu , swazi , xhosa , indian , cape malay and european . a unique cuisine , as well as distinct music and dance . elegant cape dutch architecture .\naghalieaku airways is a cargo airline based at manzini king mswati iii international ( sho ) operating ilyushin - 18d aircraft . commenced operations in aug2016 but ceased operations 2017 . intends to restart\nnil further at this time - [ nac ( national airways corporation ) was established in 1946 and started operations on 25may1946 as national air charters . acquired wing airways and combined with namakwaland lugdiens . united air services was renamed from transvaal air charters & merged into nac in 1962 . nac took over pacair in 1970 ( international and regional charter services out of lanseria international ) ]\nhi all , i ' ve seen information about a swazi airline . they have a website and a facebook page . is there a way to buy tickets online ? is there a telephone number ? or is this something that hasn ' t actually started yet ? thanks ! annette\namerican airlines air - berlin air canada mandarin airlines air france air contractors air alg\u00e9rie air - india aero airasia skyway airlines trans avia export aeromexico australian airlines air one aloha airlines aerolineas argentinas alaska airlines royal air maroc austral avianca das - p . t trans states airlines finnair alitalia cielos airlines aegean airlines airlinair air alps aviation air plus comet benin golf air georgian airways\nfear has gripped residents of siphocosini after being told that over 1 000 zion christian church ( zcc ) members from zimbabwe are coming to the area on friday .\nthe swaziland water and agricultural development enterprise ( swade ) implemented projects increased from e273 . 4 million to an excess of e380 million .\nthe last day of the hipnotik festival was \u2018lit\u2019 as the new generation would say .\nhaving started on a high note on friday , the festival lived up to its theme and \u2018took reve . . .\nsoccer - lawyer and football administrator bongani \u2018bhanyaza\u2019 mdluli has refuted claims that he is set to join manzini wanderers and represent the club as a governor at the premier leag . . .\nminister for labour and social security winnie magagula implores emaswati to grab the opportunities that come with the country\u2019s re - admission . . . .\nfear has gripped residents of siphocosini after being told that over 1 000 zion christian church ( zcc ) members from zimbabwe are coming to the area . . . .\nthe swaziland water and agricultural development enterprise ( swade ) implemented projects increased from e273 . 4 million to an excess of e380 million . . . .\nwith less than a month after the minister of agriculture moses vilakati announced the lift on the ban of processed meats , he has again raised an al . . . .\ngiving locals more reason to be \u2018joyous\u2019 , joyous celebration\u2019s newbie londiwe nxumalo outdid herself .\nhaving started on a high note on friday , the f . . . .\nsoccer - mbabane highlanders captain xolani \u2018chocco\u2019 sibandze has cleared the confusion surrounding his future and committed himself to . . . .\nsoccer - lawyer and football administrator bongani \u2018bhanyaza\u2019 mdluli has refuted claims that he is set to join manzini wanderers and re . . . .\na c braby ( pty ) ltd and its associates disclaim all liability for any loss , damage , injury or expense however caused , arising from the use of or reliance upon , in any manner , the information provided through this service and does not warrant the truth , accuracy or completeness of the information provided . copyright \u00a9 2000 - 2018 | a c braby ( pty ) ltd south africa\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 .\nin addition to airline tickets we may also offer you a hotel in the desired destination . we will do our best to find you the best deal .\n\u00a92008 - 2012 , urltoken , all rights reserved . + 386 1 563 69 59\n{ {\nnew % s account\n. replace ( ' % s ' , data . sagencyname ) } }\n{ {\npassword reminder has been successfully sent to % s\n. replace ( ' % s ' , user . email ) } }\n{ {\nat least % s characters\n. replace ( ' % s ' , data . aconfig . aproviders . azeus . afields . apassword . iminlength ) } }\n{ {\nlogin with % s account\n. replace ( ' % s ' , data . sagencyname ) } }\nare you looking for low - cost flights ? 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call one of our travel specialists on 1300 363 302 .\nbe transported to an earlier , more glamorous era while travelling by train across the spectacular landscapes of southern africa . our award - winning luxury trains boast comfortable guest cabins , exceptional cuisine , old - fashioned service and itineraries with outstanding off - train excursions .\nexperience the extravagance of victorian and edwardian - era train travel on a journey aboard one of rovos rail\u2019s gleaming , gloriously restored vintage trains .\nthe multi award - winning blue train first launched in 1946 and today remains synonymous with the highest standards in luxury train travel .\nthe following tours can be easily tailor - designed to your personal travelling requirements , are private and independent . please contact us to begin custom designing your personalised south africa experience .\nexperience the very best of south africa from vibrant johannesburg and spectacular cape town to seeking out the ' big 5 ' on safari and discovering the beautiful cape peninsula .\nexperience an unforgettable safari in the sabi sand private reserves , be awed by victoria falls then journey aboard rovos rail back to johannesburg .\ndiscover some of south africa ' s best known attractions on this journey that begins with a big game safari in the world - renowned sabi sands and concludes in beautiful cape town .\nwhy south africa : described as \u201ca world in one country\u201d south africa is more than just a safari destination . the wildlife of kruger and the many private reserves throughout the country are complemented by south africa\u2019s fascinating history and diverse cultures , the beautiful coastline and majestic landscapes of the cape .\ngame viewing : gameviewing is best during the dry season ( may - oct ) ; however the summer months are good for general touring and sightseeing .\nclimate : the inland plateau has a temperate climate ( 17\u00b0 - 30\u00b0c ) , whilst the coast is subtropical and more humid ( 22\u00b0 - 30\u00b0c ) . the seasons are the same as australia , however most of the rain falls in summer . winters are dry and sunny , but nights can be very cold . the western cape is the exception , with a \u201cmediterranean\u201d climate \u2013 cool , wet winters and warm dry summers ( 17\u00b0 - 24\u00b0c ) .\ncombine with : south africa is easily combined with neighbouring botswana , zimbabwe , namibia , mozambique , zambia or the nearby tropical island of mauritius . johannesburg is a very popular gateway to most of southern and eastern africa .\nwrangel island is one of russia ' s coldest , most remote areas of protected wilderness . sheltered from human development , the island is home to an abundance of . . .\ntravellers are starting to come back to egypt in a big way . home to the great pyramids of giza , the sphinx , the valley of the kings , the red sea and so much more , it was only a matter of time before visitors came back .\na number of forward thinking african nations have either banned or are seriously discouraging the use of plastic . here ' s a round up of the countries that have stepped up their battle against plastic waste , their rules and what it means for you , as a traveller . maybe add an enviro - bag to your packing list and skip the plastic suitcase wrap before you head off on your safari !\nthe movement against single - use plastics is growing . in southern and east africa , a number of countr . . .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nbrussels \u2014 following are two lists , one of airlines banned from flying to airports in the european union , norway and switzerland , and the other of airlines with restricted access .\nair bangladesh , of which one specific plane is barred from flying to europe .\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 .\ninformation identified as archived is provided for reference , research or recordkeeping purposes . it is not subject to the government of canada web standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived . please\ncontact us\nto request a format other than those available .\nlist , which included mango airlines and comair . at first i got a shock , until i realised that these are\n- they share the same name with other airlines . here ' s the full list , originally printed on the warner bros website :\ni am wondering how peter greenberg compiled his list , and have contacted him at info @ urltoken to try find out .\nthe question is whether peter ' s mango airlines is the mango in the drc , or mango south africa . and there ' s another comair ( in addition to the one in south africa ) .\naccording to his facebook profile : peter greenberg is\ntravel editor of nbc ' s today show as well as aarp , cnbc and msnbc , contributing editor to forbes and men ' s health , best - selling author , and nationally syndicated radio host . his website is at urltoken .\nthis article , or extracts thereof , may be printed on other websites , provided that a dofollow link to this webpage is included .\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\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nacarsd \u00a9 2004 - 2007 by kjm . parts \u00a9 by rh visitors since 07 / 2003 - sitemap\nthese are not complete fleetlists of the listed airlines . this are only lists with acars equipped aircrafts which where contacted by acarsd somewhere in the world . see the list of\nsjnb titl / logos s10 . 11 . 07 all white s19 . 04 . 09 white in hangar still in svc ? ,\ncomments , questions or feedback ? contact webmaster @ urltoken ( c ) 2017 nighthawk software ltd v . 1 . 3 . 4 . all rights reserved . aircraft header image ( c ) sergiy serdyuk . maps generated by the great circle mapper ( www . gcmap . com ) - copyright \u00a9 karl l . swartz . terms & conditions - privacy policy - contact us\nfile description : winter 2008 flightplans for virgin nigeria ( lagos - nigeria ) . fleet is : 1 boeing b767 - 300 , 5 boeing b737 - 300 and 1 embraer emb 190 . virgin nigeria operates between cities from nigeria ( abuja , benin , calabar , kano , lagos , owerri , port harcourt and sokoto ) , benin ( cotonou ) , cameroon ( douala ) , cote d ' ivoire ( abidjan ) , gabon ( libreville ) , ghana ( accra ) , liberia ( monrovia ) , senegal ( dakar ) , south africa ( johannesburg ) and the united kingdom ( london - gatwick ) repaint : ( on urltoken ) b763 - > aia _ b863ge _ virginnigeria _ vng , zip . zip by karl hannestad ; b733 - > urltoken by karl hannestad ; e190 - > erj - 190 _ virgin _ nigeria . zip by juergen baumbusch . afcad / scenery : ( urltoken ) look on urltoken for afcad files by florian kreuzer or john hinson .\nfile description : winter 2005 - 2006 flightplans of nationwide airlines , one of most known low - cost aircompanies of south africa .\nfile description : ai flightplans for nationwide airlines , south africa . created using the great mrai flightplan compiler programme .\nfile description : summer 2008 flightplans for air tanzania ( tanzania ) . fleet is : 1 airbus a320 , 2 boeing 737 - 200 . air tanzania operates between several cities from tanzania ( dar es salaam , kilimanjaro , mtwara , mwanza and zanzibar ) , comoros ( moroni ) , uganda ( entebbe ) and south africa ( johannesburg ) . repaint : ( on urltoken ) a320 - > djc _ a320 _ air _ tanzania . zip by symon long ; b732 - > b737 - 247 _ atc . zip by jason king . afcad / scenery : look on urltoken for afcad files by florian kreuzer .\nfile description : comair ltd ( south africa ) flightplans timetable effective 20th june 2005 - 19th august 2005 ; valid for the summer season . 100 % of flights rostered on all aircraft . mrai installer formatted ttools2 flightplans . part of my oneworld release . generated with mrai compiler . from perficad .\nfile description : air botswana is operating scheduled flights between botswana , south africa and zimbabwe , using a fleet of two atr 72 , three atr 42 and a single boeing 737 which has been leased from africa charter airline . all regular services are included as well as some representative charter flights . have fun !\nfile description : winter 2007 flightplans for bellview airlines ( nigeria ) . fleet is : 2 boeing b767 - 200 and 3 boeing b737 - 200 . bellview airlines operates into several towns from nigeria , ghana , cote d ' ivoire , south africa , gabon , cameroon , guinea , senegal , sierra leone , liberia , gambia and london ( heathrow ) . repaint : ( on urltoken ) b762 - > aim _ b762 _ bellview _ air . zip b732 - > aia _ b732 _ pack _ bellview _ airlines . zip afcad / scenery : look on urltoken for florian kreuzer ' s afcad files .\nfile description : ai flightplans for 1time , south african low cost airline . this is version 3 and has been compiled using mrai flightplan compiler\nfile description : afcad file for nelspruit airport ( fans ) in south africa . the file adds three ga parking spots and one small gate . it also adds a control tower and atis . this file will enable ai traffic to and from the airport . takeoff rwy 4 , landing rwy 22 . used in conjunction with default fs2002 scenery\nfile description : representative flightplans for tiko air ( madagascar ) . fleet is : 1 atr43 . lets pretend tiko air operates into several towns from madagascar , south africa , mozambique , zimbabwe , comores , reunion , mauritius and tanzania . repaint : ( on avsim . com ) at43 - > fsp _ atr42 _ tiko _ air . zip\navsim library system version 2 . 00 - - 2004 - may - 01 \u00a9 2001 - 2018 avsim online all rights reserved"]}
{"id": 55760, "summary": [{"text": "asian home gourmet is a manufacturer of asian spice pastes and sauces owned by cerebos pacific limited .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "its products focus on popular flavours from asia including singapore , thailand , vietnam , indonesia , india , china , japan and korea and are now sold in over 41 countries and 8000 supermarkets around the globe in addition to the spice paste and sauces range , asian home gourmet has expanded to sell a professional range designed for the restaurant industry .", "topic": 31}], "title": "asian home gourmet", "paragraphs": ["asian home gourmet singapore laksa ( noodle kit method ) ( efooddepot . com )\nsince 1982 asian home gourmet has brought the authentic flavours of asia to homes in 41 countries worldwide . the asian home gourmet spice paste range includes the flavours , recipes and ingredients from singaporean , thai , vietnamese , indian and chinese cuisines .\nthe flavours of asia at your fingertips : urltoken asian home gourmet spice pastes are the secret to asian restaurant quality food cooked in your own home . asian home gourmet spice pastes deliver the true flavours of asia , including : cantonese , indian , thai , indonesian , singaporean , korean , japanese and vietnamese . here is one of our popular recipes - see more on you tube or on our website .\nasian home gourmet ' s range of spice pastes and sauces bring the delights of asian cuisine straight to your home . made with the freshest ingredients , people all over the world are falling in love with the versatility , taste and convenience of our products .\nfor professional users looking to expand your menu , or are seeking flavours and seasoning for your latest asian offerings , asian home gourmet can provide you with a solution that will bring an authentic taste to your product .\nour range of spice pastes feature the freshest ingredients in single - use sachets , so you can be confident that every asian home gourmet experience you create , is always fresh and full of flavour . recreate your favourite asian meal or add some creativity and develop your own variation .\nasian home gourmet range of spice pastes provides a convenient and tasty way to try new asian flavours and dishes , and many of them can be used to make a convenient , healthy asian meal in less than 20 minutes . perfect for those who are looking to explore and experience the authentic flavours of asia , but have little time to cook them from scratch .\nwhere we are today asian home gourmet\u2122 can now be found in 8000 + supermarkets , across 41 countries worldwide . and along with creating products for you to enjoy in your kitchen , we now offer selected food service products to the restaurant industry .\ningredients : 1 packet asian home gourmet indonesian rendang curry spicepaste\u00a9 250g chicken , minced 1 potato ( 150g ) , cut into small cubes 1 cup ( 100g ) frozen mixed vegetables 1 cup ( 220ml ) water 1 packet frozen spring roll pastry ( thawed before use ) . . .\nsince 1982 , we ' ve been working to bring the exquisite flavours and aromas from our homeland in asia to homes around the world . it all started with our asian home gourmet\u2122 spice paste range , which pioneered in bringing authentic asian recipes into supermarkets everywhere . and as we grew , we introduced new flavours of singaporean , thai , vietnamese , indonesian , indian and chinese cuisines .\nat asian home gourmet , we offer you a wide range of ingredient sauces , including soy and chilli sauces , fish sauce and coconut cream powder . with so many different types of sauces , it is easy to get confused with how to best use them . take a look at the various ways these sauces can be used to enhance your dishes .\ncreate the taste of asia in your own kitchen . choose between our spice pastes , which let you recreate your favourite asian meal , all from a convenient sachet . or if you\u2019re feeling more creative , try creating your own asian dish with our sauces .\nbe sure to check out our whole range of different sauces to make sure you ' re getting the most out of your asian flavours and dishes .\nnoodles are an essential part of asian culture with a 4 , 000 - year history , they can be used in virtually any meal prepared by a wide array of asian countries . from the thickness of flat rice noodles soaking up a beautiful pho broth to a street - side hokkien stir fry , the vast world of asian noodles can be difficult to navigate . with a range of types made from various flours and starches available at any good asian supermarket , you can get a little overwhelmed if you don ' t know what you ' re looking for . so here ' s a guide to help you identify some of the more common noodles , as well as some meal ideas to maximise their flavour and texture profile .\nwhen cooking a lot of asian dishes , our fish sauce will come in handy . this sauce is ideal for marinating , stir fries and is also commonly used as a dipping sauce in many asian cuisines . the sauce is an amber - coloured liquid that is extracted from the fermentation of fish and is mixed with sea salt to produce a unique and delicious flavour .\nthis appetising , creamy sauce is common to most asian cuisines . it is delicious with meat satays , as a salad dressing , a sauce for noodles and pasta or served as a dip for vegetables and bread sticks . . . .\nlemongrass is an herb which is packed with many health benefits and endless cooking possibilities . it is a type of grass grown and used in asian cuisines like thai and vietnamese . like its name suggests , it has a mild citrus . . .\nrice paper rolls are even better when you have something to dip them into . try sweet chilli sauce with lime juice , soy sauce or you can experiment by creating your own asian dipping sauce . make sure to check out our vietnamese range for more of this delicious cuisine .\ncoconut cream powder is the perfect addition to many curries , and is traditionally used in asian recipes in replacement of the use of regular milk or cream . with a smooth , thick and rich consistency once water is added , coconut cream powder is perfect for thickening up dishes with less fat and calories , as well as making them milder for those who can ' t handle the heat .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwe hope you enjoy exploring the flavours we have on offer , and trying them out yourself .\na local favourite , laksa combines coconut , chinese , malay and indian spices , making curry noodles a convenient , authentic dish perfect for any time of the year . this versatile soup base adapts perfectly to chicken , prawns , tofu or vegetables . for the noodles , . . .\nto find out more about each of our products , simply select a cuisine . from there you\u2019ll be able to discover our unique range of flavours and tantalising recipes to experiment with .\nkimchi is a traditional korean dish of fermented chilli peppers and vegetables . this specially created spice paste gives this hearty flavourful soup its distinctive spicy , tangy taste which can be eaten with steamed rice for a flavoursome meal . . . .\n( ga cari ) this vietnamese curry , with a unique blend of onions , lemongrass , soya bean paste and spices has a delicate taste when cooked with chicken , carrot and sweet potato . this mild and creamy curry is usually eaten with . . .\ngrilled meat or seafood marinated with lemongrass and fish sauce is a traditional favourite in vietnam . it is well suited to all meats and seafood without becoming overpowering . serve with salads , vermicelli or rice . . . .\nsingapore is famous for the peppery hot succulent taste of its black pepper crab . this spice paste is blended well with black pepper and aromatic spices to make it a fiery hot , tasty . . .\n( nasi lemak ) steamed coconut rice , is a traditional malay rice dish that is popular in singapore . the fragrant rice is cooked in rich coconut milk and usually eaten with chicken , anchovies ( ikan bilis ) , egg , pickled vegetables and a dollop of . . .\nthis singapore hainanese classic dish cooked with a touch of garlic , shallot and ginger , gives fragrance to the rice . it is always served with chilli sauce and tamari soy . . . .\n( nonya ) chicken curry influenced by a mix of chinese and malay style cooking with a distinctive flavour and bite . a generous amount of coconut milk should be added to give the ideal richness . . . .\na touch of chilli and sesame oil tempers the robust flavours of broad bean paste to give a stir fry that is now a classic in szechuan restaurants around the world . . . .\na combination of hot chilli peppers and aromatic spices gives this chicken entr\u00e9e a robust flavourful taste . . . .\n( suan la tang ) this nutritious , authentically flavoured hot & sour soup from china ' s szechuan province will provide a satisfying one dish meal . . . .\n( pai gu wang ) this tangy northern chinese marinade of blended aromatic spices will turn bland spareribs into a memorable taste sensation . . . .\nthe three traditional flavours of chilli , ginger and garlic combine to give this easy stir fry dish its szechuan influence . ideal for those who like a bit more chilli . . . .\na popular lemon sauce that gives a refreshing and lemony taste to pan - fried and deep - fried batter - coated meat and seafood . excellent as a dip or dressing . . . .\n( sa bo farn ) a simple one - pot rice dish best cooked with fragrant chinese sausages and bacon for a smoky exotic aroma . . . .\nstir fry sweet and sour spice paste is so versatile it can be served with battered meat , fish or seafood to create an all time favourite dish that is popular in almost all chinese restaurants . . . .\n( chow mein ) stir - fried noodles are a popular dish served at chinese banquets because noodles symbolise longevity . the garlic , shallots and soya sauce in the spice paste together with vegetables , meat or seafood add to the flavour of the noodles . . . .\n( mee goreng ) mee goreng is bahasa indonesian for\nfrying noodles\n. in this case , noodles cooked in authentic mild tomato and chilli combination . one of indonesia ' s favourite dishes , mee goreng is traditionally made using hokkien egg noodles , however it can be . . .\n( nasi goreng ) literally translated , nasi goreng means\nfried rice\nin bahasa indonesian , but the exciting flavours created by a combination of tamarind and chilli makes this . . .\nthis famous indonesian charcoal - grilled kebab appears on menus from san francisco to amsterdam . the secret of tender succulent satay is , of course , in the rich . . .\n( sayur lodeh ) a variety of vegetables in coconut gravy . it is traditionally served with rice and is a most appealing dish to vegetarians . . . .\nin korea , bulgogi literally means ,\nfire meat\n. traditionally , thin strips of marinated beef are cooked over a charcoal fire using a dome shaped griddle and are served with lettuce , raw sliced garlic and a red hot pepper paste . . . .\npho is a popular meal - in - a - bowl noodle soup in vietnam . this spice paste contains a delicate blend of ginger , coriander , star anise and cinnamon . beef , chicken or pork , bean sprouts , sweet basil leaves , lime / lemon and chillies are usually served . . .\n( gulai ) a hot , drier - style curry from indonesia that has a blend of rich , coconut cream and tangy spices , ideal for those who like a bit of chilli . traditionally served with beef , it can also be served with chicken or lamb . . . .\nthe goans have taken what was originally a portuguese dish and turned it into an exciting , spicy hot curry that is now synonymous with goan cuisine . it is well spiced with red chillies , garlic and vinegar and best served with . . .\nthis mild curry enriched with tomatoes and coriander , when cooked with yoghurt or cream , gives an enriched flavour , usually served with naan bread or rice . . . .\nkorma curry , originated from northern india , has a moghul influence . this mild curry with a thin sauce can be enriched with cream , yoghurt and almonds to give a delicious and rich taste . . . .\na typical indian meal always includes a rice dish such as biryani rice , to accompany the spicy - hot curries . its mildly spicy yet distinct flavour makes it the perfect complement to rich , flavoursome indian curries . it is also a highly versatile . . .\ndinner in northern india often begins with mildly - spiced meats , baked to tender succulence in a tandoor - the traditional clay oven , but you can get excellent results using your grill / oven . . . .\n( rogan josh ) in northern india , aromatic masala is a favourite spice mix enjoyed for the appetizing flavour it imparts to meat like lamb . originally a mughal recipe , rogan josh is one of the most famous dishes in kashmiri cuisine and . . .\n( madras curry ) located on the bay of bengal , madras ( now known as chennai ) is well known for its culinary traditions . this madras - style curry paste is made distinctive by a unique balance of herbs and spices enhanced by the addition of . . .\n( nam prik kaeng kari ) a blend of turmeric , chillies , cumin and other aromatic curry spices in thai yellow curry , reflects an indian influence on thai cuisine . makes a delicious dish with meat , poultry , seafood and vegetables . . . .\n( khao pad supparot ) sweet and juicy pineapple is used to enhance the delicate flavour of the rice . it is usually garnished with raisins , nuts and meat floss and attractively presented in a pineapple . . . .\n( pad kraphao ) the fresh basil leaves and red chillies in the spice paste gives fresh vegetables and seafood an aromatic thai flavour . for those that like a bit more chilli . . . .\nthe most famous noodle dish in thailand , pad thai , has a subtle balance of flavours usually served with crushed peanuts , fresh chives and a dash of lime . a tasty dish that can be served with your preferred meat or seafood . . . .\n( kai yang ) is northern thailand ' s take on barbequed chicken . with a full flavour featuring garlic , lemongrass , turmeric and other local herbs and spices , it is a fixture on the grills of roadside stalls across the region and is one of . . .\nthailand ' s most famous soup is easy to make with this convenient spice paste that combines the refreshing flavour of lemongrass with fiery chilli peppers . put your own flair on this hot soup by just adding prawns and / or chicken . . .\n( kaang daeng ) red curry is the most popular of thai curries . a delicate mixture of herbs and spices when enriched with coconut cream , makes this dish is a favourite with thai food lovers . can be made with chicken , beef and . . .\n( kaang kiew wan ) an aromatic basil and lemongrass fusion enriched with coconut cream , this famous thai dish can be served with chicken or beef . ideal for those who like a bit of chilli ! . . .\nthis velvet - textured curry is one of the most popular indian dishes in australia . it is rich with tomato , sweet spices , cloves and fenugreek , yet mild enough to appeal to all family members . butter chicken is usually cooked with cream or milk and can be served with naan , roti , paratha or simply plain rice .\nsorry , we just need to make sure you ' re not a robot . for best results , please make sure your browser is accepting cookies .\nrice paper rolls ( traditionally known as g\u1ecfi cu\u1ed1n ) are a vietnamese dish that usually consist of chicken , pork , vegetables and other ingredients wrapped up in rice paper . these vietnamese rolls are healthy , simple and fun to make and pair beautiful with our\nthe best thing about making rice paper rolls , is that the ingredients that go into the roll are completely up to you . to give you a little bit of inspiration , here are a few of our personal favourite combinations when making the rolls :\nvegetarian : shredded iceberg lettuce , beansprouts , grated carrot , cucumber and avocado cut into strips .\nwe are just getting started with these combinations , so feel free to get creative with it ! they also make for the perfect go - to meal when there isn ' t much left in the fridge - as long as you have some meat or vegetables lying around ( and rice paper of course ) , you ' re good to go .\nthe actual rolling of the rice paper rolls is obviously a vital part of the process . the key , is to make sure that they are rolled round and tight , to ensure that the ingredients don ' t fall out while you ' re eating them . follow our four steps for rolling your rice paper roll and you ' ll be a pro in no time !\nstep 1 : fill a bowl with warm water and dip your rice paper into the water for about 3 - 4 seconds , or until the rice paper becomes moistened with the water . lay the wet rice paper down and wait for 30 seconds to allow the water to soak up - rolling very wet rice paper will make things a bit difficult !\nthe great debate - what is the difference between japanese curry rice and indian curry rice , or is there even a difference at all ? the answer is yes , there is quite a big difference between the two , both complimenting the styles of cooking and palates of their cuisines . let ' s find out exactly what the difference is between these two types of rice on our supermarket shelves and how we should use them .\nimage credit : yuppiechef . comrice paper rolls ( traditionally known as g\u1ecfi cu\u1ed1n ) are a vietnamese dish that usually consist of chicken , pork , vegetables and other ingredients wrapped up in rice paper . these vietnamese rolls are healthy , simple and fun to make and . . .\nimage : simplyrecipesif you love a bowl of fiery soup , or you ' re the type of person to eat fresh chillies without breaking a sweat , this guide is for you ! here ' s a list of the best dishes to give your tastebuds a . . .\nour thai hot chilli sauce is ideal for any spice lover to use as a dipping sauce . this sauce can also be used to spice up your chicken and meat dishes , giving it that little extra kick . make sure you ' re prepared for the added heat though - it isn ' t for the faint hearted !\nknown for its reserved people , top - form hygiene practices , efficient public transport and obsession with high quality food at all hours of the day , japan is truly breathtaking in magnitude , diversity and beauty . create your own authentic japanese - inspired recipes with our miso soup and curry range while you browse through a range of activities we ' ve compiled to take part in when you make your way over to this stunningly multifaceted country .\nthai cooking recipe : shrimp and coconut sprouts in spicy tom yum soup from lobo ( www . lobo . co . th )\nwfd : yummy chicken laksa recipe ! ( 05 . 02 . 15 - day 401 )"]}
{"id": 55764, "summary": [{"text": "beamish and crawford was a brewery in cork , ireland , established in 1792 by william beamish and william crawford on the site of an existing porter brewery .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "beamish and crawford operated until 2009 and had a number of owners , including carling o'keefe , elders ixl , scottish & newcastle and , most recently , heineken international .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "while the beamish and crawford brewery closed in 2009 , beamish stout is still brewed in the city , at a nearby heineken operated facility . ", "topic": 13}], "title": "beamish and crawford", "paragraphs": ["c k . is drinking a beamish red irish ale by beamish & crawford plc .\njake h . is drinking a beamish red irish ale by beamish & crawford plc .\nleo l . is drinking a beamish red irish ale by beamish & crawford plc .\ndave o . is drinking a beamish red irish ale by beamish & crawford plc . at the oval\njohn s . is drinking a beamish red irish ale by beamish & crawford plc . at the folkhouse\nhowever , by the mid - 1830s , guinness overtook beamish and crawford in volume terms .\nnow the story of cork brewery beamish and crawford has been chronicled in detail by historian brothers donal and diarmuid \u00f3 drisceoil .\nelders ixl ( now foster ' s brewing group ) purchased canadian breweries , including beamish & crawford .\ndemolition crews have begun work in demolishing and removing the remains of the old beamish and crawford site on cork ' s south main street .\nthe beamish and crawford cooperage in 1900 . the brewery was once the biggest in the country , producing more stout than guinness\nby 1799 , beamish and crawford had taken over the business and at the height of production , it was making more stout than guinness and was exporting to australia , the us and caribbean .\ncork city council is poised to compulsorily acquire the former beamish and crawford brewery site in cork using powers under the derelict sites act .\ndonal \u00f3 drisceoil outlined the origins of beamish and crawford : \u201cin 1791 , two successful merchants , william beamish from cork , who had fought in the american wars , and william crawford , who came from bangor , co down , entered into a partnership with two cork brewers , richard barrett and digby o\u2019brien .\nthe authors go on to tell how beamish and crawford took over one of its cork rivals , lane\u2019s , while murphy\u2019s took over another cork brewery , arnott\u2019s , resulting in a cork duopoly that lasted until beamish and crawford was taken over by murphy\u2019s parent , heineken ireland , in 2009 .\nbeamish & crawford \u2013 the history of an irish brewery , is published by the collins press , priced \u20ac29 . 99 .\nthe beamish & crawford brewery itself is another recognisable landmark in cork , especially its distinctive mock tudor - fronted office building , \u2018the counting house\u2019 . this was designed in 1919 by the architectural firm of chillingworth & levie . it became the iconic face of the beamish & crawford brewery in cork and has been described as \u201can important part of the architectural legacy of the beamish & crawford families to the city\u201d .\nalf smiddy , chairman and managing director , beamish & crawford said as the deal will take some months to complete the impact on the business was unclear .\nthe entrance to the office of the former beamish & crawford stables on bishop street is a fine example of the use of native limestone and sandstone in cork architecture . a tannery and a salt & lime works occupied the site before the beamish & crawford brewery took it over . it now houses an enterprise centre .\nbeamish & crawford is located on south main street in cork city centre and is the oldest operating brewery in ireland . it began trading there in the 1690s .\nbeamish and crawford : the history of an irish brewery tells not only the story of stout brewing in cork but the families behind the venture and their interesting offspring , including one carin beamish , who married no less a figure than leading nazi hermann goering .\nfounded in 1792 , the brewery of william beamish and william crawford was established on a site near the southgate bridge in cork , where beer was brewed since the 1500s .\nit is one of several incredible insights into the beamish and crawford brewery , which has been a part of the cork city landscape since 1792 , and which was the first to produce stout and porter on a large scale .\nthe patronage of william crawford junior helped the arts scene in cork to flourish in the 19th century , and artists like john hogan , ireland\u2019s greatest neo - classical sculptor , owed much of his success to the support of crawford and fellow patrons . hogan\u2019s sculpture of william crawford junior is displayed in the crawford art gallery . hogan also carved the monument to brewery co - founder william beamish in st michael\u2019s church on church road in blackrock , cork .\nit is vital now that investment in the beamish brands , particularly beamish stout , continues and that the brand is developed to its full potential .\nmany thanks must go to beamish and the brewery history society for such a fabulous trip .\nthis book is also a broader history of brewing in cork , featuring accounts and images of long - forgotten concerns such as the st finbarre\u2019s and southgate breweries , and of the remarkable beamish and crawford families , who left an indelible mark on cork\u2019s cultural , political and physical landscape .\nbeamish and crawford went on to take over rival cork brewery , lane\u2019s , while murphy\u2019s took over another cork brewery , arnott\u2019s , to create two major city - based breweries .\nthe axe fell on cork ' s beamish & crawford with the loss of 120 jobs after corporate consolidation put paid to a brewery that survived uprisings , famine , wars and depressions .\nin 1850 , the old custom house at emmet place became the cork school of design . in the early 1880s william horatio crawford funded its extension and donated many works of art to the new school that was opened officially in 1885 and re - named the crawford school of art . in 1979 , the school of art transferred to the former technical college that had been endowed by william horatio\u2019s cousin , arthur frederick sharman crawford , near st fin barre\u2019s cathedral , and the crawford school of art became the crawford art gallery .\nthe business of beamish & crawford in cork is a very old one dating as far back as the seventeenth century and it is said to be the most ancient porter brewery in ireland .\nbut back to the brewery , and the authors compellingly relate how beamish and crawford survived the vicissitudes of the temperance movement , the first world war and the war of independence before entering on to the international stage again through a series of multinational takeovers .\nireland\u2019s worldwide reputation for stout was first established by beamish & crawford in cork \u2013 the first irish brewery to produce it on a large scale . the cork porter brewery was founded in 1792 by two successful merchants , william beamish and william crawford , together with two local brewers . it was ireland\u2019s leading brewery until the 1830s and remained an integral part of cork\u2019s economic and social life until the twenty - first century .\non thursday 26 february 2009 , chris marchbanks managed to get twelve members of the brewery history society to gather at the beamish and crawford brewery in cork to bear witness to what turned out to be the last ever brew of beamish at their south main street site .\nnetherlands - based heineken recently took over beamish & crawford ' s parent , scottish & newcastle , following which it said it would review both its operations in cork city .\nthe business partnership prospered and within fifteen years output at beamish & crawford had grown from 12 , 000 barrels per year to a phenomenal 100 , 000 barrels in 1805 , making it the largest brewery in the country and the third largest in britain and ireland .\ndonal and diarmuid \u00f3 drisceoil , who launched beamish & crawford \u2014 the history of an irish brewery in cork last night , said they were surprised to discover during their research that carin beamish , the great - great - granddaughter of brewery founder william beamish , married nazi hermann goering , who went on to become commander - in - chief of the luftwaffe .\nafter the party split up , mike bone , industrial archaeology guru , and i were left to enjoy cork for a further 18 hours . our next port of call being the city ' s crawford art gallery , founded by the original mr crawford of beamish and crawford way back in 1818 . and what a tremendous asset it is to the city , possibly one of the reasons cork was chosen as european capital of culture in 2005 , with some , mostly irish , top notch art .\nowned by aylmer allen in 1715 then his son , edward allen . acquired by beamish & crawford 1791 . for many years the largest brewery in ireland until overtaken by guinness in 1838 .\ndiarmuid \u00f3 drisceoil said the brewery flourished during the french wars , when cork was a major provisioning centre for british fleets , and when o\u2019brien was captured on a merchant ship by the french in 1794 and barrett withdrew from the business in 1799 , beamish and crawford took over the brewery .\ndiarmuid , who works full - time at historical research and writing , said beamish and crawford\u2019s extensive company archive provided most of the information for their book . \u201cwith the support and co - operation of heineken , those company records that remained in the brewery were transferred to the cork city and county archives , \u201d he said .\nbeamish & crawford\u2019s extensive company papers , some of which remained hidden for over 200 years , form the basis of this book \u2013 the most comprehensive history of an irish brewery published in one volume .\nwilliam crawford junior\u2019s son , william horatio crawford ( 1812 - 1888 ) , had little interest in the brewing business , though he was sleeping partner in the firm . but he used his vast wealth and income from the brewery to indulge in his wide cultural interests and to generously support education , art and culture in the city .\nbut heineken last night said the integrity of the beamish stout brand would be protected .\nthe crawfords were also interesting , with william sharman crawford proving a patron of the arts in cork where the crawford art gallery today bears his name , while both families , although unionist , attended the funerals of martyred lord mayors tom\u00e1s mac curtain and terence macswiney .\nas a result of the deal , cork ' s beamish & crawford - which is owned by scottish & newcastle - will change hands . heineken ireland is based in cork where it produces murphy ' s stout , heineken and amstel .\nthe company said that the closure will result in the loss of approximately 120 jobs , while a further 40 will transfer from beamish & crawford to lady ' s well , where heineken produces its lager brand and murphy ' s stout .\nwilliam crawford junior ( 1788 - 1840 ) , son of brewery co - founder william crawford ( 1757 - 1834 ) , was a patron of the cork society for the promotion of the fine arts in the early 1800s . like his father and his father\u2019s business partner william beamish , he was a patron of the royal cork institution , founded in 1803 , which had an extensive library and promoted adult education in the city through short courses and lectures .\nthe removal men had already commenced work and after gathering in the old board room we proceeded to a room stacked with beamish and crawford memorabilia - old advertising signs , boards and mirrors , fantastic gallon jugs with unique pictorials , glasses , decanters , old measures and piles of old , extremely valuable , brewing and distilling manuals and books . most poignant of all perhaps , being the pile of former chairman portraits which would have once taken pride of place .\nireland ' s oldest brewery is to close with the loss of around 120 jobs . heineken ireland this evening announced that it intends closing beamish & crawford in cork city and relocating its operations to the multi - national ' s nearby lady ' s well brewery .\nthe book , which is published by the collins press , isn\u2019t just a history of the south main street brewery , soon to become home to cork\u2019s event centre : it also tells the stories of some of the fascinating members of the beamish and crawford families .\nblond ale . brewed from lager malt , maize and continental and british hops .\nthe \u00f3 drisceoil brothers have form in cork history : they also wrote serving a city : t he story of cork\u2019s english market , and the beamish and crawford history is a logical follow - on from their 1997 book the murphy\u2019s story : t he history of lady\u2019s well brewery , about cork\u2019s other brewery .\nanother brewery director , north ludlow beamish , was a key mover in the successful campaign to establish the university in cork in 1849 and his son , north ludlow axel beamish , served for many years as chairman of the cork carnegie library committee .\nthe next morning , we partially explored some of the other breweries beamish had acquired over the years , lane ' s on the waterfront is now a car park with hardly any original features left , and arnott ' s further inland is now the site of the ' crawford institute of art and design ' - this site bought and redeveloped at the turn of the last century ; mike imagined the wry smile on sharman crawford ' s face when the institute was opened where a competitor once stood .\npoet and writer john augustus shea , born in cork in 1802 , worked as a clerk in beamish & crawford , as did the novelist and playwright e temple thurston , whose family moved to cork in 1901 . many more recent figures from the worlds of art and entertainment also served their time at the brewery , such as the celebrated cork actor and comedian billa o\u2019connell , pictured , the acclaimed traditional fiddler johnny mccarthy and the renowned photographer , david creedon .\nin the 1930s beamish began a process of modernising and refurbishing the principal beamish public houses across the city , and giving them distinctive names such as the black lion , the cork arms and , in 1939 , the jewel in the crown , the swan and cygnet at 125 patrick\u2019s street . the architects chillingworth and levie oversaw the refurbishment , and four watercolours by rising cork artist patrick stevenson adorned the walls of the stylish interior , which is still remembered fondly in cork .\narthur frederick , also a brewery director , had purchased the former arnott\u2019s brewery premises on fitton street following its closure in 1901 . he donated it to the city for the building of a new technical college , which was officially opened as the sharman crawford municipal technical institute in 1912 . the corporation renamed fitton street , on which the \u2018tech\u2019 was located , sharman crawford street in his honour . as well as providing the premises , arthur frederick contributed to the cost of equipping the college and provided annual scholarships for students there and at the city\u2019s school of art . the crawford school of art moved into the building in 1979 ; it is now the crawford college of art and design .\nsince heineken first announced its plans to take over beamish from scottish and newcastle last year , it was at pains to stress it would not change the position of beamish stout in the market . however , the brewer appears to have demoted the cork product .\nrichard beamish ( 1798 - 1873 ) , son of brewery founder william beamish , wrote a biography of the celebrated engineer , marc isambard brunel , with whom he had worked on various projects , including the thames tunnel . beamish also worked with his son , isambard kingdom brunel , on other high - profile engineering schemes .\n. beamish stout is far harder to find than its main irish rivals , despite being under globalist control .\n\u201ccarin was the great - great - granddaughter of william beamish and her mother was swedish \u2013 she met goering in sweden in 1920 and they married and settled in munich , where she joined the nazi party and she helped goering escape after the failed beer hall putsch , \u201d said donal .\nheineken had been given the go - ahead to takeover beamish on october 3 last . the decision to shut the beamish brewery came as operating profits at the cork brewery slumped by 55pc in 2007 to \u20ac2 . 8m .\ndeputy lynch said\nthe writing was on the wall\nfor the beamish plant from when the competition authority ( ca ) sanctioned the heineken takeover of beamish - - a decision he described as\nvery surprising\n.\ndeclan farmer of heineken said , when beamish was owned by scottish & newcastle , it was its international stout offering and was operating in a number of markets .\nbeamish is no longer sold anywhere outside ireland because its new owners , heineken , are \u201cfocusing on the domestic market\u201d .\nreacting to the news , local siptu official , bill mulcahy , who represents many of the beamish & crawford workers , said he was disappointed that after weeks of talks with heineken on getting agreement on a redundancy deal that it did not contact the union with the news .\nthey conclude with reference to mike hannon\u2019s award - winning 2009 elegiac documentary my beamish boy , in which one of the former beamish workers reminisced that the brewery was more than just a workplace or a business but was \u201cthe heart of cork\u201d .\nit was founded a year earlier when two leading merchants , william beamish from cork , and william crawford , from bangor , co down , joined forces with two cork brewers , richard barrett and digby o\u2019brien , to set up the cork porter brewery on south main st . the first porter was brewed there on january 17 , 1792 and the business took off during the french wars when cork was a major provisioning centre for british fleets .\nthe dutch firm took a foothold in ireland through the purchase of beamish ' s century - old rivals , murphy ' s .\na total of 40 beamish workers will be transferred - - but heineken confirmed they will be making the remaining 120 staff redundant .\nthe location of beamish and crawford ' s brewery even bore this out , under the shadow of the elizabeth fort ; two empty gun ports seemed to be aimed at the brewery , a subtle reminder to get the brew right . although started in 1792 , ed reckoned brewing on the site could have gone on right back to when the danes ruled , and it faced one of the venerable roads that made up the city .\nthe brothers also discovered that carin\u2019s first cousin , richard beamish , who was a director of the brewery in 1937 , met goering at karinhalle after writing to him explaining their connection . while at a luncheon at the air ministry , beamish spotted hitler standing in a doorway .\ncarlsberg and heineken say the approval of the european commission and other competition authorities will be required , and it is expected the deal will be completed in the second quarter .\n\u201chowever , now beamish as a brand is to be focused in the domestic market . the focus is to drive the brand in the irish market north and south . the international strategy will come later . \u201d\nwe don ' t see any difficulty in having a second quality stout brand in our portfolio - - and we are actually very excited by the potential of beamish stout ,\none heineken spokesperson stressed .\nstout . the draught version . served by mixed gas pressure . filtered and pasteurised . milk . burnt and malt aroma ; bitter / sourish taste with burnt and milk aromas ; bitter finish with burnt , coffee , charcoal and liquorice aromas . quite oily in texture and surprisingly sour . good roast malt character .\nwe use cookies to personalise content , target and report on ads , to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic .\nprime members enjoy fast & free shipping , unlimited streaming of movies and tv shows with prime video and many more exclusive benefits .\nred irish ale . brewed from pale ale , chocolate and crystal malts , and bog myrtle ( used instead of hops ) .\nthe historian brothers discovered that carin beamish , whose mother was swedish , met goering in sweden in 1920 . they married and settled in munich , where she joined the nazi party and helped an injured goering escape to austria after hitler\u2019s failed 1923 coup attempt \u2014 the beer hall putsch .\nnew owners heineken had decided to concentrate their cork brewing activities at the lady ' s well brewery of murphy ' s and we had been invited over to view the beamish brewery one last time before its sad demise , 217 years after its founding in 1792 . good news for beamish lovers however , as the brand will continue to be brewed at the younger murphy ' s site .\ncarlsberg and heineken have agreed a joint cash bid of 800 pence sterling a share for scottish and newcastle ( s & n ) .\nheineken boss gerrit van loo described the beamish closure decision as the most difficult faced by the dutch brewing giants since they first arrived on the irish market in 1983 .\nwe have genuinely made every effort to identify as many employment opportunities as possible for beamish staff . however , retaining two breweries is not sustainable and the loss of so many jobs remains a sad but unavoidable outcome ,\nhe said .\ntop names in the business , including rt\u00e9\u2019s john creedon , redfm\u2019s neil prendeville , 96fm\u2019s derry o\u2019callaghan and trevor welch , as well as tv3\u2019s paul byrne and mark cagney , all talk of the joy and excitement of working in cork pirate stations in the late 1970s and early 1980s .\nchillingworth & levie also designed the brewery\u2019s model public houses , including the landmark oval bar , across the road from the brewery on south main street , in 1918 . the architects houston & houston of london were responsible for another beamish & crawford - related landmark \u2014 the brewery\u2019s stables on bishop street , near st fin barre\u2019s cathedral , one of the finest examples of edwardian architecture in the city . the stables closed in the late 1930s and are now the site of a small business park .\nit once was ireland\u2019s biggest brewery , producing more stout than guinness and exporting it as far afield as australia , the united states and the caribbean .\nken foy and conor feehan armed undercover gardai will protect prince harry and meghan markle on their visit to dublin this week amid fears of an attack .\nstout . can with a widget and mixed gas . filtered and pasteurised . malt and burnt aroma ; sweetish / bitterish taste with burnt and cream aromas ; bitterish finish with burnt and liquorice aromas . looks impressive , but almost flavourless . how do they make it so bland ? for people who drink with their eyes . it improved immensely when i topped it up with fes .\n\u201cthe very first thing that heineken did when it took control of beamish was to stop its sale in spain and to offer only guinness . the guinness in spain is made in spain by heineken , who have a deal with guinness owners , diageo , for its production and distribution of that world - famous beer in the iberian market .\nwe then went on to see the modern brew hall and associated bottling and keg filling sections which had only been modified at great expense just 10 years previously . again this had echoes of home where the same thing had happened to courage ' s bristol brewery , where within 10 years of modernisation scottish and newcastle decided to close it down for its land value . clearly the moral of the story is not to get modernised ! amazingly both breweries were also original porter breweries , with bristol and london supplying ireland until beamish and its brethren switched to the black stuff .\nthe jolly roger , by sports broadcaster trevor welch \u2014 who began his career with radio caroline and southcoast \u2014 and his brother noel welch \u2014 who has worked in print , radio , and tv , primarily with the evening echo and the cork examiner for more than 40 years \u2014 and the irish independent \u2019s southern correspondent ralph riegel , recalls the glory days of pirate radio in cork .\nthe mahon point shopping centre is built on the former gardens of william horatio crawford at lakelands . a monkey - puzzle tree still stands tall near the ring - road that crosses the former gardens , the only vestige of the once great garden .\nbefore completing our trip , which lasted over three hours , ray and paul enthralled us all with a technical talk about the virtues of a unique fermentation block system beamish employed . this was followed by a presentation to ed by jeff sechiari of bhs to thank him for his excellent tour . we were then wonderfully entertained at the nearby\nwandering worker\n( i couldn ' t hope to pronounce its gaelic name ) pub with great food and copious amounts of beamish . it certainly is true to say that the irish are tremendous hosts .\nregistered as a private company in 1895 and a public one in october 1901 .\nmj ' s 1999\nguide\ngave it 2 . 5 of 4 stars and called it\nchocolatey and the least dry among irish stouts in this style .\nirish ale . export version . filtered and pasteurised . bread and malt aroma ; sweetish / bitter with biscuit , fruit and burnt aromas ; bitter finish with hop , burnt and toast aromas . much better than i expected . has a high level of malt bitterness . either it ' s changed or my memory is playing tricks again .\nacquired by canadian breweries 1962 and became part of scottish & newcastle , then heineken .\npale lager . brewed from lager malt and german hallertau hops . bottom - fermented .\na later brewery director , richard henrik beamish , was also an avid gardener . as chairman of the public works committee of the corporation before the first world war , he oversaw the planting of trees on south mall and grand parade as well as the development of the gardens at fitzgerald\u2019s park .\nirish ale . served by mixed gas pressure . filtered and pasteurised . sherbert and milk aromas ; sweetish taste with fruit and biscuit aromas ; bitterish finish with malt and biscuit aromas . pretty bland . a little bit malty but almost no hop character . the beer that popularised\nsmooth\nales in britain . also brewed under licence in england .\nl : jet black pour with a classic irish nitro stout head . thick and creamy .\nspecially commissioned and published by collins press , it is extensively illustrated with mostly unpublished material .\nirish ale . brewed from pale malt , torrified wheat , crystal malt and roasted barley .\nstout . the bottled version found in the british off - licences . filtered and pasteurised . cream , burnt , coffee and cream aroma ; sweetish / bitter taste with burnt , fruit , cream and liquorice aromas ; very bitter finish with burnt , hop , liquorice and black chocolate aromas . bottled guinness without its soul . surprisingly , still a worthwhile beer . lacks the sourness and complexity of the bottle - conditioned version . still packed with roast barley bitterness .\n\u201cmaybe heineken can try to justify these price hikes to themselves but one thing is for sure : how can it cost \u20ac1 . 40 more a pint if they are making the guinness in spain with cheaper labour costs and relatively no shipping compared to the beamish , which was coming all the way from cork ? \u201d\nthe story of over two centuries of an iconic irish brewery and the people who worked there .\nthe brewery features in the noted breweries of great britain and ireland by alfred barnard published 1890 .\nbrewers and malsters guild of ireland founded ( or refounded ) in 1996 . an organisation representing the interests of micros and brewpubs . irish craft brewer a website devoted to irish craft beer . urltoken\nstrong ale . malty and hoppy , the brewery says . sounds like a burton to me .\nt / f : very similar to the other irish dry stouts i ' ve tried . . . and very close to a guinness . smooth and creamy . great mouthfeel . taste is milder . . . roasted malts , some coffee and cocoa notes . inoffensive but nothing super exciting either .\ndark amber ( they are often called\nred ales\n) in colour , relatively lightly hopped and with an amount of smokiness from roast barley . generally darker and less hoppy than english bitter .\ndonal , who lectures in history at ucc , was historical adviser to the film the wind that shakes the barley and is completing a history of media and literary censorship in ireland . he said this history of the brewery gives a unique insight into the business and the wealthy families who ran it .\nwilliam horatio crawford was a major funder of the building of the new st fin barre\u2019s cathedral , and was also the principal benefactor of queen\u2019s university , later ucc , from the 1870s . he supplied plants to the gardens , paid for the astronomical observatory named in his honour , provided the funds for a student residence and donated over 2 , 000 books to the library . following his death , his extensive library was sold at sotheby\u2019s in london . his collection was so huge , the auction took 12 days to complete .\nthe site on south main st has planning permission for an events centre proposed by heineken and bam .\n\u201che had her remains exhumed in sweden and reinterred there in a lavish funeral attended by hitler . \u201d\nregency murder trial : phone , laptop and usb devices being analysed as part of inquiry . . .\nthis page lists all the breweries currently active in ireland and all the beers they brew . i have created a single page for the whole of ireland , both the republic and the north , for no other reason than the small number of breweries . and , of course , the common brewing tradition .\nmurphy and beamish followed guinness into the lager market , brewing a variety of foreign brands under licence . the names have come and gone with the changes of ownership , but the product has remained largely the same . they have been surprisingly successful in this section of the market , the only one where guinness has punched below its weight . their market share of only around 50 % - in what is an expanding sector - must be a worry .\nstout . served by mixed gas pressure . filtered and pasteurised . nowadays served ridiculously cold . for those who can ' t take the minute amount of flavour still discernible at 5\u00ba c , they have\nextra cold\n. milk and burnt aroma ; bitter taste with burnt , fruit and cream aromas ; bitter finish with liquorice , burnt , toffee and cream aromas . not much aroma , but otherwise ok .\nheineken was urged to maintain the integrity of the beamish stout brand - - one of ireland ' s most historic drink labels , as cork td ciaran lynch ( lab ) said the closure of the brewery was\ndesperately\nsad for the city .\njoined them in 1996 . a couple of other micros and a brewpub came and quickly disappeared again in the 1980 ' s . all the new brewereies have produced cask - conditioned beer on a regular basis .\nexport stout . filtered and pasteurised . the sort of guinness you find in the tropics . very nice .\n, was also brewed occasionally in the early 1800\u2019s . by 1840 it was a regular product and was called\nas heineken , guinness owner diageo and scottish & newcastle were the three biggest players in the republic ' s beer market , the competition authority , which polices company take overs and mergers , had to approve the deal .\nbeeradvocate is a proud supporter of independent craft brewers . we encourage you to # seektheseal and drink independent beer .\nthe story in northern ireland has been much the same , where bass and guinness have long enjoyed a duopoly .\nstout . brewed from roast barley , crystal malt , pale ale malt and british hops . fined with carrigeen moss\nwheat beer . ingredients : pale malt , torrefied wheat , caramalt ; challenger , mount hood and cascade hops .\nwatney ' s pull out and sell murphy to taisc\u00ed st\u00e1it teoranta ( tst ) , the state rescue agency .\ntheir fortunes have been revived in the last 15 years by sales outside their native country . keg kilkenny is a\nmust have\nbeer for fake irish pubs across europe . caffrey ' s started the fad for\nsmoothflow\nales in britain . both murphy and beamish now brew\nred ales\n, but their impact inside ireland has been minimal , where guinness brands still dominate .\nonward around some rare industrial archaeology now rapidly disappearing , and back to the hotel to collect our bags and await the airport bus . luckily for us , right by the bus stop , was a ' james joyce ' registered pub called the dan lowrey tavern , replete with an original bar - back and old brewery signs including two external slate bass plaques and a huge bass mirror inside . the relief moulded james joyce sign denotes irish pubs with outstanding original interiors .\nas part of the deal wherby carlsberg and heineken dismembered the twitching corpse of scottish & newcastle , heineken got their hands on both of the cork breweries . unsurprisingly , they immediately decided to close beamish . their stout is , for the moment , being brewed at the murphy ' s brewery . i don ' t expect it to last long . why would heineken promote two brands of irish stout ?\ntheir book tells the story of more than two centuries of cork\u2019s most important brewery and the people who worked there .\ndonal said : \u201che had her remains exhumed in sweden and reinterred there in a lavish funeral attended by hitler . \u201d\ngolden ales with a proportion of wheat in the grist . a recent innovation , brewed exclusively by micros and brewpubs .\nsources : 1857 - 1922 reports of commissioners of inland revenue and of customs and excise , and trade and navigation . ( via\nthe brewers ' almanack 1928\n) 1936 - 1953 brewers ' almanack 1955 , p . 107 - 110 1954 - 1959 brewers ' almanack 1962 , p . 107 - 108 notes : up to 1881 , calculated according to the quantities of malt and sugar used 1884 - 1895 , 1913 standard barrels charged with beer duty 1900 - 1922 the number of bulk barrels upon which duty was paid during the year . 1 barrel = 163 . 656 litres .\nin 1796 guinness brewed two beers : ale and porter . in 1799 the ale was dropped . in 1801 they introduced\ngerman - style wheat beer . brewed from pale malt , wheat malt ; galena , chinook and hallert\u00e4u perle hops .\nsummer 2004 interbrew announced that they wanted to sell the brewery . they had no takers and it closed in 2005 .\no : another dry irish stout . very good fresh and on - tap . . . and virtually indistinguishable from the other big - boy players in the style . maybe an ooch sweeter . . . maybe ? not a bad pint .\nbristol ' s brass industry is of national significance , from the birth of the industrial revolution , through the slave trade ( with guinea goods ) and up to modern times , and i wondered if one of these coppers - ed has since contacted me to say that each copper had a capacity of about 390 barrels or 14 , 040 gallons - could be rescued and built into the new museum of bristol . the copper would make a stunning centrepiece to a brass industry display and it could easily lead on to other major parts of bristol ' s past , such as brewing and pub life . as you can see in this article , the influence of brewing runs throughout cork and the same is true for bristol .\ndiarmuid hurley is from ireland but lives in madrid . \u201ci occasionally visit the irish bars in madrid , the majority of which are in a heineken - owned franchise where guinness is the irish stout . there were , however , well over a dozen independent bars which served beamish in great quantities .\nsubscribe to our newsletter , ratebeer weekly , a must for understanding new people , places and beers in worldwide craft culture .\n) closed in 1949 and by the mid - 1960 ' s they had rounded up the last few stray ale breweries .\nguinness\u2019s brewery in the irish economy 1759 - 1876\n, patrick lynch and john vaizey , pages 150 - 151 .\npale lager , brewed from lager malt , cara malt , torrified wheat ; galena , nugget , perle and hersbrucker hops .\ndonal \u00f3 drisceoil lectures in history at university college cork . his books include censorship in ireland 1939 - 45 ( 1996 ) and peadar o ' donnell ( 2001 ) . historical advisor to the film the wind that shakes the barley , he is completing a history of media and literary censorship in ireland . diarmuid \u00f3 drisceoil , works full - time at historical research and writing . his books include douglas golf club centenary history 1909 - 2009 ( 2009 ) and with donal \u00f3 drisceoil serving a city - the story of cork s english market ( 2005 ) , and fifty years have flown - the history of cork airport ( 2011 ) .\n\u201cit left an indelible mark on cork\u2019s economy , as well as its social , cultural and political landscape , \u201d he said .\n. excuse me if i have omitted some of the many variations guinness produce of their 3 basic products - bottled guinness , draught guinness and foreign extra stout . the company seems perversely determined to destroy a product and a business developed over more than two centuries .\ndonal o drisceoil lectures in history at university college cork . his books include censorship in ireland 1939 - 45 ( 1996 ) and peadar o ' donnell ( 2001 ) . historical advisor to the film the wind that shakes the barley , he is completing a history of media and literary censorship in ireland . diarmuid o drisceoil , works full - time at historical research and writing . his books include douglas golf club centenary history 1909 - 2009 ( 2009 ) and with donal o drisceoil serving a city - the story of cork ' s english market ( 2005 ) , and fifty years have flown - the history of cork airport ( 2011 ) . show more\nnearly half of the members of the bhs group were former brewers and the tour was conducted by ed hinchy who had a wealth of knowledge to complement that of the party from britain . a few of the members carried their trusty copies of ' barnard ' - the victorian brewing bible that featured beamish in its volume 2 . with a superbly detailed map of the brewery dated to just before barnard ' s visit , and with original brewery pictures that barnard had used for his engravings , we were able to get an idea of the site ' s layout before being shown around .\ndenmark ' s carlsberg and amsterdam - based heineken said they had agreed a deal recommended by s & n which valued britain ' s biggest brewer and the world ' s sixth - largest beer maker at \u00a37 . 8 billion sterling ( \u20ac10 . 4 billion ) .\n\u201cshe died in sweden in 1931 from tuberculosis and goering called his country house outside berlin carinhall in her memory , \u201d he added .\nian begley drug dealers are using social media giant facebook to sell prescription drugs including painkillers , opioids and powerful sedatives to irish customers .\nirish ale . filtered and pasteurised . bitterness : 23 ebu colour : 24 ebc . also brewed in holland . introduced in 1995 .\nall the while ed our host answered all questions with aplomb and showed us parts of the brewery rarely accessed by anyone . this culminated in us being allowed right to the apex of the brewery , above the massive liquor tanks and alongside the brewery ' s wind sock !\nheineken intends to acquire s & n ' s businesses in uk , ireland , portugal , finland , belgium , us , and india .\nstout . a stronger draught beer sold in\nirish\npubs across continental europe . served by mixed gas pressure . filtered and pasteurised .\nbarley wine . brewed from pale ale malt , crystal malt , torrified wheat ; fuggles , east kent golding , nugget and galena hops .\n\u201cin one bar in the centre of madrid , called dubliners , before the takeover they sold a pint of beamish for \u20ac4 . 10 then practically overnight , it was replaced by guinness at a hungry price of e5 . 50 a pint . likewise in other so - called irish bars they have hiked the guinness prices since the takeover .\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 .\ncarin had suffered from tb for some time and died in sweden in 1931 . goering called his country house outside berlin karinhalle in her memory .\nsources :\namerican handy book of brewing , malting and auxiliary trades\n, by wahl & henius , chicago 1902 , page 825 . whitbread gravity book in the london metropolitan archive , document number lma / 4453 / d / 02 / 002 notes : abv and attenuation my calculation .\nred irish ale . brewed from pale malt , crystal malt , wheat malt , chocolate malt ; galena , nugget and east kent goldings hops .\nfor decades the three large breweries ( guinness , murphy , beamish ) were happy to brew nothing but porter - style beers . there was a parallel world of quite small ale breweries which struggled along until the 1950 ' s . the remaining half dozen or so merged to form the imaginatively - named irish ale brewers , which guinness bought in 1965 .\ned was delighted when i told him about a major 1708 bristol privateering venture led by woodes rogers that called in to cork to replenish its supplies and change half of its crew ( whom rogers had found to be incompetent ) . this voyage famously brought back a spanish treasure ship and rescued alexander selkirk - defoe ' s model for robinson crusoe . coincidently the cruise was partially sponsored by bristol brewer and former lord mayor sir john hawkins .\nin the years 1900 - 1916 a high proportion of beer brewed in ireland must have been the stronger stouts . the average original gravity hovered around 1065\u00ba . as a comparison , in england and wales it was 1051 - 1052\u00ba and in scotland only 1047 - 1049\u00ba . you can find the full details\nless than 100 metres away , the heads of executed prisoners were displayed over the bridge on a metal spike - - in the 18th and 19th centuries .\nby submitting this form , you agree to the privacy and cookie policy of this website . this website makes use of cookies . read our legal notice .\nt grainy rye note and a hint of coffee or chocalate . i rye flavor is what i find interesting compared to guinness or murphy ' so stout .\nwas occasuionally brewed from 1806 onwards . after 1821 it was brewed regularly and became the mainstay of exports to england . around 1840 the name was changed to\nbrewpub . the beers are sold in both nitrokeg and cask - conditioned forms . the latter seem mostly intended for the uk ' s guest ale market .\npale lager . brewed from lager malt , torrified wheat ; galena , nugget , hallertau perle and hersbr\u00fccker hops . almost as good a name as grunhalle .\nit is also situated next to one of the earliest crossings of the lee , not far from st finn barr ' s cathedral named after the man who had originally founded the city in the 6th century . burgage plots containing shops and ale houses originally fronted the street but these were absorbed into the brewery in the 1920s when offices and a boardroom were built in the tudor style . when doing this they didn ' t forget their history and incorporated one of the original old ale house lintels dated 1602 into the fireplace and laid out one of the massive mash tun floors to become a major welcoming feature to the building ' s lobby area .\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 .\na strong export type of stout . dark and powerful . guinness foreign extra stout is a good example ( now i think about it , the only example ) .\nmicrobrewery . founded 2009 by cuilan loughnane , brewer in messrs maguire and former brewer at dwan ' s . white gypsy is the brand of his shelta beer company .\nthe brewery was taken over by murphy\u2019s parent company , heineken ireland , in 2009 , and closed its doors , bringing to an end its rich 217 - year history .\n. in the early days a\nkeeping\nversion was brewed , which was matured longer and blended with fresh beer in the summer to maintain quality during warm weather .\nporter . brewed from pale malt , flaked barley , roast barley , black malt , crystal malt ; galena , nugget and east kent goldings hops . your only man .\nthe reclamation of marshland , fortifications to make it a safe haven for merchant ships , victualling yards to support the growing british empire and supplies for the hazardous journeys across the world \u2013 and the provision of generous amounts of beer , gin and whiskey ( bristol had a distillery as well ) made them both popular places . in fact the bristol coat of arms is strikingly similar to that of cork ' s ; a sailing ship carried forth from a protective tower , in cork ' s case , two protective towers !\non our departure mike very kindly gave me his copy of colin rynne ' s excellent\nthe industrial archaeology of cork city and its environs\nwhich really put flesh on the bones of my visit . to my amazement , the two massive victorian coppers that we ' d seen had been made by llewellyns and james of castle green , bristol .\ncurrently owned by heineken international , who closed the brewery in 2009 and moved production to the heineken brewery ( previously murphy ' s ) . now just a beer marketing company .\nkeg ales made big inroads in stout ' s market share during the 1960 ' s and 1970 ' s , before being overtaken by lager as the drink of the moment .\nthe classic irish beer . also known as\nextra stout\nor\ndry stout\n. black , bitter and with a burnt note from the use of roasted barley .\nmicrorewery adjacent to tig bhric pub . beers are available during the summer season only , at tig bhric in riasc , nr . ballyferriter and tigh u\u00ed chath\u00e1in in ballyferriter itself .\nexport stout . a version of foreign extra stout that is sold in belgium and holland . filtered and pasteurised . burnt , toffee , bread , chocolate , fruit and milk aromas . ; sweet / bitter / sourish taste with dates , burnt , toffee , liquorice and milk aromas ; very bitter finish with burnt , black toffee , cream , coffee , liquorice and fruit aromas . a big , beefy beer with a subtle touch of sourness . the sort of beer that bravely resists brewery conditioning and doesn ' t quite lose . i ' m lucky enough to have an off licence 100 yards from my house that sells it . it ' s a beer that always gets me into a 19th century mood . what a pathetic nostalgic i am . if i were to be granted one beer wish , it would be : a bottle - conditioned version of this beer . knowing the depth bottle - conditioning added to extra stout , i ' m certain an unfiltered export / foreign stout would be sensational . bet the useless gits never do it , but i can dream ."]}
{"id": 55770, "summary": [{"text": "dragon oil plc is an independent international oil and gas exploration , development and production business .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "it is based in dubai and was listed on the irish stock exchange until it was acquired by the emirates national oil company . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "dragon oil", "paragraphs": ["enoc already owns 53 . 9 per cent of dragon oil ( source : dragon oil )\ndragon oil is an upstream oil and gas exploration , development and production company .\n[ ii ] dragon oil plc , \u201cabout us\u201d , dragon oil ; urltoken . accessed july 1 , 2012 .\ndragon oil partnered with enel to explore and exploit the tinrhert nord perimeter ( dragon oil 70 % paying interest and operator ) and the msari akabli perimeter ( dragon oil 30 % paying interest ) .\nprofessionals originating from 40 countries come together at dragon oil to achieve mutual success .\nwelcome to the dividend - related section of dragon oil ' s corporate website .\ndragon oil is an upstream oil and gas exploration , development and production company . the group\u2019s headquarters are in dubai , united arab emirates . dragon oil is a privately held and wholly owned subsidiary of emirates national oil company ( enoc ) l . l . c . dragon oil is registered in ireland ( company registration no : 35228 ) .\ndragon oil is an upstream oil and gas company , a privately held and wholly owned subsidiary of emirates national oil company ( enoc ) l . l . c .\nhere you will find current employment opportunities across dragon oil ' s offices and operational sites .\nsaif al falasi , the chief executive of enoc , will also run dragon oil . wam\nour headquarters are located in dubai , united arab emirates . dragon oil is owned by the government of dubai through emirates national oil company .\ndragon oil share price soars as board agrees \u00a33 . 7bn takeover offer | city a . m .\ndragon oil has been successfully working in turkmenistan since 2000 as a sole operator of the cheleken contract area .\ndragon oil\u2019s main asset is the cheleken offshore oil and gasfields in turkmenistan , where it is sole operator under a production - sharing agreement with the government .\nin afghanistan , dragon oil in a consortium of companies is exploring blocks near the borders with turkmenistan and uzbekistan .\ndragon oil , headquartered in dubai , uae , is a privately held and wholly owned subsidiary of emirates national oil company ( enoc ) l . l . c .\nenoc said the deal aligns with its strategy to become \u201ca fully integrated global oil and gas company\u201d , adding dragon oil\u2019s upstream asset to its downstream and midstream business .\nmarkets update : stocks see strong performance , with dubai ' s dragon oil rising to a two - month high .\nunder the production sharing agreement , dragon oil ( turkmenistan ) ltd , as operator , was granted a production licence for the exploration and development of oil and gas resources in the cheleken contract area for a term of 25 years from 1 may 2000 and an exclusive right to negotiate an extension of not less than 10 years . dragon oil ( turkmenistan ) ltd is a 100 % subsidiary of dragon oil plc .\ndragon oil has been developing a gas treatment plant at cheleken to be able to strip condensate and ship it for export .\ndragon oil was a \u201csilver sponsor\u201d of the 2010 turkmenistan international oil and gas conference , a \u201cbronze sponsor\u201d of the 2011 turkmenistan gas conference , and a \u201csilver sponsor\u201d of the 2012 turkmenistan international oil and gas conference . [ vii ]\ndragon oil is to pay 75 per cent of drilling costs - up to $ 26 . 6 million - in exchange for a 55 per cent stake in a new joint venture company with australia ' s cooper energy and jacka resources . courtesy dragon oil\ndragon oil\u2019s board yesterday approved a sweetened takeover offer from emirates national oil company ( enoc ) , breathing fire into its share price on hopes that minority shareholders will accept the deal .\ndragon oil , the producer majority - owned by dubai , has chosen tunisia as the stage for its first expansion outside turkmenistan .\ndragon oil has become aware of fraudulent representations that have been made by individuals or organisations who are not associated with the group .\ndragon oil in partnership with enel was awarded two onshore exploration perimeters , tinrhert nord perimeter and msari akabli perimeter , in 2014 .\ndragon oil shares have soared after the turkmenistan - focused explorer accepted an improved \u00a33 . 7 billion offer from a middle eastern suitor .\ndragon oil is committed to developing our employees in line with our ambitious strategy for growth . the human resources team is continuously seeking motivated individuals with strong managerial , technical and business skills who are interested in developing a long - term and satisfying career with dragon oil .\n[ ix ] dragon oil block ii field development project : environmental impact assessment , oct . 1999 , appendix g2 , hazard analysis .\neast zeit bay ( in which dragon oil has a 100 % interest ) is located offshore in the southern gulf of suez region .\nthe dubai government\u2019s aim in taking full control of the company was to use dragon oil as a vehicle to diversify the emirate\u2019s upstream oil and gas assets for energy security purposes , among others .\nthe tunisian investment could offer a potential supply source for emirates national oil company ( enoc ) , which owns 51 per cent of dragon .\nemirates national oil company ( enoc ) on tuesday said its chief executive would be the new chief executive of dragon oil , which enoc acquired fully in 2015 as a key plank in its diversification strategy .\nsaif al falasi , enoc chief executive , said : \u201cas a long - term and supportive shareholder , we appreciate dragon oil\u2019s achievements to date .\nshares of dragon oil listed in dublin jumped 1 . 8 per cent to close at \u20ac5 . 60 on monday , the day of the announcement .\nmr al khalifa , the outgoing chief executive , had been a long - serving executive at saudi aramco before taking over at dragon oil in 2008 .\nin march 2009 , dragon oil released a statement revealing that senior employees\u2014since fired\u2014in the marketing and contracts department had solicited bribes from contractors . [ iii ]\ndragon oil , a petroleum producer majority - owned by dubai , has bought into an exploration block in the country whose ongoing revolution sparked the arab spring .\n[ iii ] eurasianet . org , \u201cturkmenistan : dragon oil guilty of \u2018certain irregularities\u2019 , \u201d24 mar . 2009 , urltoken . accessed february 9 , 2011 .\ndragon oil exited a farm - in agreement with nido petroleum philippines limited for service contract 63 ( sc 63 ) nw palawan basin , offshore the philippines .\nthe participating interest of dragon oil , turkiye petrolleri a . o . ( tpao ) and the ghazanfar group in the two blocks is 40 % , 40 % and 20 % , respectively . dragon oil is the operator of the sanduqli block while the mazar - i - sharif block is operated by tpao .\ndragon oil jointly bid with kuwait energy in respect of block 9 . the contract was initialled by the iraqi ministry of oil and the consortium on 16 july 2012 and the final services contract was signed on 27 january 2013 .\nthe report from an independent petroleum engineer incorporating the results of testing the mishrif formation indicated contingent 2c oil resources of 198 million barrels and contingent 2c gas resources of 56 bscf net to dragon oil on a working interest basis .\non 22 february 2011 , dragon oil introduced the dividend payments . dragon oil did not pay any dividends in previous years . the dividends were declared and paid twice a year , in february ( final dividend ) and august ( interim dividend ) starting from 2011 and through to 1h 2015 for years 2010 - 2014 .\nshares in dragon oil , an exploration company in dubai , rose to a two - month high after announcing a 30 per cent increase in daily production last year .\n[ vi ] andre lamberti , \u201cdragon oil completes new development well offshore turkmenistan . \u201d proactive investors , may 16 , 2012 ; urltoken . accessed july 2 , 2012 .\nin 2000 , dragon oil was awarded a 25 - year production sharing agreement to explore and develop oil and gas at the offshore cheleken contract area . dragon oil was also awarded the exclusive right to negotiate an extension of up to ten years , following the completion of the original 25 - year agreement . the cheleken contract area includes two fields\u2014the dzheitune ( lam ) and dzhygalybeg ( zhdanov ) \u2014which together comprise 950 square km . [ ii ]\n[ vii ] 17 th turkmenistan international oil and gas conference , \u201csponsors , \u201d turkmenistan international oil and gas conference ; urltoken . accessed july 5 , 2012 .\nthe company hasn\u2019t yet made any significant upstream acquisitions . before it was bought out , dragon oil struggled to diversify and had to abandon a \u00a3492 million bid for petroceltic , an exploration and development company based in dublin , ireland , when oil prices collapsed in 2014 .\nwe believe our experience offshore [ in ] turkmenistan with complex and challenging reservoirs will be useful\nin tunisia , said abdul jaleel al khalifa , the chief executive of dragon oil .\nwe have also become aware of questionnaires being sent out from [ email protected ] asking for personal information . [ email protected ] is not an authorized e - mail address for dragon oil .\n\u201cmoreover , with production close to plateau at its sole producing asset and with an uncertain market backdrop , this offer provides dragon oil\u2019s minority shareholders certainty and a clear opportunity to realise significant cash today . \u201d\nbut the prospect of further change to the government could change the landscape for foreign companies such as dragon oil . elections for an assembly to craft a new constitution in tunisia are scheduled for october 23 .\nsaif al falasi takes over with immediate effect from abdul al khalifa , who had been head of dragon oil since 2008 , enoc , which is owned by the dubai government , said in a statement .\nthe eia was published in october 1999 , and public consultation meetings took place in accordance with ebrd standards , as the project received financing from the institution . according to the eia , dragon oil consulted with twenty - nine organizations and forty - two specialists during the consultation process . dragon oil held public meetings in ashgabat , nebit dag , turkmenbashi and cheleken as part of the public disclosure process . [ x ]\nkuwait energy corporation ( kec ) is the operator for block 9 , participating with a 60 % contractor share , while dragon oil has 30 % and egyptian general petroleum corporation ( egpc ) has 10 % .\non 30 september 2014 , dragon oil in partnership with enel trade s . p . a . ( \u201cenel\u201d ) was awarded two exploration blocks ( \u201cperimeters\u201d ) in algeria , tinrhert nord perimeter and msari akabli perimeter .\ndragon oil has been successfully operating in turkmenistan for almost 16 years . we have invested significant funds in expanding the oil production in the cheleken contract area , and as such , we are one of the largest foreign investors in turkmenistan . the group is producing from a significant number of new and old wells .\nmr al falasi takes over at a time when dragon oil \u201ccontinues on its path to accelerate the development of the cheleken contract area , pursue opportunities for gas monetisation and explore value - enhancing acquisitions within its diversification strategy\u201d .\ndragon oil\u2019s primary marketing and sales objective is to ensure the safe and uninterrupted sale and delivery of its entitlement barrels to international markets , and to achieve best available market prices , subject to logistical considerations and market conditions .\nin may 2012 , a consortium of companies including dragon oil was awarded an exploration , development and production contract ( edpsc ) for block 9 in iraq\u2019s fourth bidding round . block 9 is located in the basra province .\ndragon oil is satisfied that the current marketing arrangements provide a secure and reliable export route for our entitlement production with sufficient capacity to satisfy its current anticipated needs . nonetheless , to gain further access to international markets and maintain flexibility in operations , we continue to review and test alternative routes for exporting our crude oil .\nthe company ' s dublin - listed shares rose 2 per cent to \u20ac6 . 07 each , despite worries of securing a sales agreement with the government of turkmenistan . dragon oil is expected to announce its financial results next month .\nat dragon oil we have always believed that the best , and right , way to run our business is in a spirit of partnership . all sides should benefit , ranging from employees and shareholders to suppliers and our host communities .\ndragon oil and enel jointly participated in the 4 th bid round to award hydrocarbons exploration and exploitation contracts conducted by l\u2019agence nationale pour la valorisation des ressources en hydrocarbures of algeria and bid on the scope and value of the work programme .\ndragon oil\u2019s main asset is the cheleken offshore oil and gasfields in turkmenistan , where it is sole operator under a production - sharing agreement with the government . it has invested more than us $ 5bn over the past decade - and - a - half to reach production levels of about 100 , 000 barrels per day by the end of 2015 .\nenoc already owns 53 . 9 per cent of dragon oil . it needs the majority of the other shareholders to agree to the deal , around 23 per cent . enoc then plans to delist the firm from the irish and london stock exchanges .\ndragon oil ' s investment comes less than a year after a vegetable seller in tunisia set himself on fire , sparking a revolution that unseated zine el abidine ben ali from the presidency and inspired uprisings in nations including libya and egypt . fears of supply disruptions stemming from the regional unrest helped push oil prices up as high as $ 126 a barrel this year .\neast zeit bay ( in which dragon oil has a 100 % interest ) is located offshore in the prolific southern gulf of suez region . the block covers an area of 93 km 2 and lies in shallow waters ranging in depth from 10 to 40 metres .\nthe deal valued dragon at about \u00a34 billion ( dh17 . 85bn ) when it was bought out and de\u00adlisted from the london and irish stock exchanges .\nin september 2015 , enoc bought out the 46 per cent of dragon oil that it did not already own after a prolonged wooing of minority shareholders that required it to pay a 57 per cent premium to the share price at the time of the original offer six months earlier .\noil discovered in the cheleken peninsula onshore as far as in the 1st century bc , is extracted for export and barter .\neast zeit bay ( in which dragon oil has a 100 % interest ) is located offshore in the prolific southern gulf of suez region . the block covers an area of 93 km 2 and lies in shallow waters ranging in depth from 10 to 40 metres . a number of producing oil fields are adjacent to or near the block , namely east zeit , hilal , ashrafi , sw ashrafi and zeit bay fields .\ndragon oil\u2019s largest minority shareholder baillie gifford , which has a 7 . 2 per cent stake in the company , is rumoured to think the 750p offer is inadequate . the asset manager declined to comment . \u201ci think baillie gifford will play hardball to get more money , but it\u2019s unlikely they\u2019ll be able to as it\u2019s not a hostile takeover \u2013 it has been recommended by the board , \u201d said oil and gas analyst malcolm graham - wood .\npreliminary tests of the faihaa - 1 mishrif formation resulted in a flow rate of circa 2 , 000 barrels of oil per day ( bopd ) and c . 3 , 400 bopd of 20 api oil on 32\n/ 64\nand 64\n/ 64\nchokes , respectively .\nanti - corruption sentiment has also made tunisian officials more careful in compensating foreign operators for the oil and gas they produce , leading to some delays .\nlater in the year , in december , the partners reported their second oil section discovery in the second target , the yamama formation , reached at 4 , 000 meters in the same faihaa - 1 exploration well . preliminary open hole tests of the faihaa - 1 yamama formation resulted in oil flow rates of c . 5 , 000 and 8 , 000 bopd of 35 api crude oil on 32\u201d / 64\u201d and 64\u201d / 64\u201d chokes , respectively .\ndragon oil\u2019s group headquarters are located in dubai , united arab emirates , and the company ' s senior management are based in the dubai office , including the chief executive officer ali r al jarwan . all key personnel regularly visit the operations in turkmenistan . we have recently set up offices in mazar - i - sharif in afghanistan , cairo , egypt and algiers , algeria .\nmajority shareholder emirates national oil company is set to pay 750p a share , up from 735p , to buy out investors controlling the other 46 % of the company .\nunder the tunisia agreement , dragon oil is to pay 75 per cent of drilling costs - up to $ 26 . 6m - in exchange for a 55 per cent stake in a new joint venture company with australia ' s cooper energy and jacka resources . the tunisian government has yet to approve the farming - out of the exploration block , which covers 4 , 616 square kilometres of seas .\ndragon oil\u2019s main producing asset is the cheleken contract area , located in the eastern section of the caspian sea and operated from our onshore base near the town of hazar , located on the western coast of turkmenistan . our administrative office is in the capital of turkmenistan , ashgabat , where our general manager , mohamed abdalla alraeesi , and deputy general managers , eldar kazimov and guvanch ilmuradov are based .\nwe would never ask for payment as any part of our recruitment process . we never send unsolicited e - mails to find out future or potential employees\u2019 personal details . dragon oil always contacts the candidate directly and conducts a panel interview , and then discusses all recruitment issues before sending out any contract . we process all immigration needs and requirements ourselves and we never ask the candidate to pay any charges .\naccording to the company\u2019s 2011 full year results , dragon oil achieved $ 1151 million in revenues , a 67 percent increase over 2010 . [ xi ] the company , which is debt - free and has $ 1 . 34 billion in the bank , has been recommended by its board of directors to pay a full - year maiden dividend of 14 us cents / share for 2010 , which will cost a total of us $ 72 . 2 million . the company\u2019s oil reserves totaled 658 barrels and its gas reserves stood at 1 . 4tcf as of the close of 2011 . [ xii ]\nwe employ over 2 , 000 employees of whom the majority are working in turkmenistan and are turkmen nationals . about 200 employees are based in dubai and provide administrative and technical support to our operations on the ground . dragon oil\u2019s employees come from all over the world and have diverse cultural , educational and technical backgrounds . we are proud to maintain a culture of promoting diversity in our approach to hiring and developing our human resources .\nin particular , we have become aware recently of e - mails that claim to have been sent by dragon oil group personnel from our london or dubai offices and the pack usually includes terms and agreement , an employment contract , legal information and a letter of appointment . the fraudsters give details of a non - existing immigration agency and ask people to sign these documents and pre - pay the procurement of an air ticket and a visa .\nshares in the oil explorer , which operates in turkmenistan , soared 9 . 6 per cent to a record high of 734p in early trading , before settling to close 8 . 4 per cent higher at 726p . analysts put the dubai state - owned oil company\u2019s raised offer of 750p per share \u2013 which values the company at \u00a33 . 7bn \u2013 at the higher end of their estimates .\nthe consortium commenced oil production from faihaa - 1 well in 2015 . production began from the faihaa - 1 well in the order of 5 , 000 bopd on 32\n/ 64\nchoke .\ncrude prices rose after european leaders meeting in brussels agreed on the details of an oil embargo against iran . brent futures gained 63 cents to us $ 110 . 26 . qatar and kuwait fell , while markets in saudi arabia and oman made muted gains .\nthe cheleken contract area covers approximately 950km\u00b2 and comprises two offshore oil and gas fields , dzheitune ( lam ) and dzhygalybeg ( zhdanov ) , in water depths of between eight and 42 metres . the fields comprise two elongate anticlines situated at the eastern end of the prolific hydrocarbon aspheron ridge .\n\u201cthe addition of an upstream arm to enoc is important not only for the future of the group but for the emirate of dubai as a whole , \u201d the company said in on tuesday\u2019s statement . \u201cenoc is now a vertically integrated oil and gas business that is well positioned to strengthen the nation\u2019s energy security . \u201d\nthe dubai government - owned producer and retailer , which buys oil at market prices but must sell it at a lower rate mandated by the federal government , has struggled this year to supply its petrol stations in sharjah and the northern emirates . the sharjah government ordered enoc ' s stations there to shut down after they failed to restore the flow of petrol .\nthe consortium spudded the exporation well in march 2014 . on 10 september 2014 , we alongside our partner kuwait energy announced our first oil discovery at block 9 . the successful discovery was at the consortium ' s first target , the mishrif formation at 2 , 700 meters , in its block 9 exploration well , \u2018faihaa - 1\u2019 , located in northern basra , iraq .\nit is also likely to result in a change in strategy for the dubai - headquartered business .\n\u201cwe believe that it has now achieved as much as is possible through its existing upstream strategy .\nthe agreement to invest up to us $ 26 . 6 million ( dh97 . 6m ) in an offshore field in tunisia is the company ' s first step outside turkmenistan after lacklustre drilling in yemen .\nof course they could have found [ assets ] in a safer region , but that would have come at the much higher price ,\nsaid pavel sorokin , an analyst at alfa bank in moscow .\nthere are political risks in tunisia , but the political risks are associated with any country in the region .\nthe selection of projects in which they can participate and which will not come at a huge price is quite limited globally ,\nsaid mr sorokin .\nthey ' re trying to maximise the potential return without making huge upfront payments .\nthere ' s been a widespread climate of suspicion and uneasiness among the tunisian bureaucrats ,\nmr gallopin said .\nthe officials at the high level are wary of being accused of illegal dealings , and as a result they are being very cautious in their dealings with private companies in general .\nthe uae ' s exchanges rose , with the dubai financial market general index gaining 0 . 4 per cent to 1 , 340 . 70 , while the abu dhabi securities exchange general index climbed 0 . 5 per cent to 2 , 352 . 74 .\nlocal markets reported a strong session , driven by increased trading activity , said marwan shurrab , the chief trader at gulfmena alternative investments .\nwe saw the return of turnover across the board ,\nhe said .\narabtec in dubai managed to rally on strong sentiment in the retail segment of investors piling in . in abu dhabi , the focus was mainly on the banking sector and banks about to announce earnings before the end of this month .\nnational bank of abu dhabi rose the most in a month after the capital ' s biggest bank said it had hired a specialist in mergers and acquisitions .\nthe lender said it had hired michael aissaoui , the former regional head of mergers and acquisitions at soci\u00e9t\u00e9 g\u00e9n\u00e9rale .\nthe bank ' s stocks rose 2 . 3 per cent to dh10 . 70 each in trading .\ngains at arabtec , air arabia and union properties pushed dubai ' s market upwards .\nthe group has exploration assets in tunisia , iraq , afghanistan , egypt and algeria and a producing asset in turkmenistan .\nwe have a solid track record of delivering organic growth in production and reserves from our key asset .\nwe offer high quality careers and opportunities for everyone , with a particular focus on our local employees . we are committed to personal growth and development through excellent training and challenging opportunities . we embrace diversity and foster a positive working culture .\nimportant : our cookie policy has changed . please click here to view the policy and stop this banner appearing\nour focus is on the development of our producing asset , gas monetisation opportunities and expansion into a multi - asset company .\nour principal producing asset is the cheleken contract area , in the eastern section of the caspian sea , offshore turkmenistan . we have exploration blocks in partnership with other companies :\nwe have almost 1 , 900 employees of whom 1 , 700 are working in turkmenistan and majority of whom ( 93 % ) are turkmen nationals while approximately 200 employees are based in dubai , our head office .\nat the heart of our people first culture is education , training and personal development .\ntraining and development are at the heart of our human resources strategy . we offer both internal and external training , as well as internship opportunities .\nwe ask you to check the details of any offer against what is published on our website and we encourage you to apply for suitable positions through our website .\nthe company also has interests in exploration assets in iraq , algeria , tunisia , afghanistan and egypt .\nenoc was founded 24 years ago and has dozens of subsidiaries , including refining at jebel ali free zone , which it is expanding significantly , and retail stations throughout dubai and saudi arabia .\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 cheleken peninsula is a continuation of the apsheron ridge , which is a prolific hydrocarbon play extending from the apsheron peninsula in azerbaijan to the cheleken peninsula in turkmenistan . the ridge divides the south caspian basin from the middle caspian basin .\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 .\nenoc made an offer of 650p per share in march , which it raised to 735p per share at the end of may . it also made a rebuffed offer back in 2009 .\na comprehensive daily news service of over 300 market and company stories from our own stockmarketwire team and the rns .\nsince 2001 the shares awards have recognised the high quality of service and products from companies in the world of retail investment as voted for by shares ' readers .\nthe online personal wealth awards were launched in 2014 to recognise and reward those companies who offer great service and products in the area of personal wealth .\nthe uk forex awards celebrate the best performing companies in the uk forex markets . the awards are voted for by forex traders and the private investment community .\nthe uk stock market awards reward all that is great about publicly - listed british firms , the equity market in which they operate and their enormous contribution to the uk\u2019s economy .\njoin shares and aj bell for an evening of investment inspiration and get to meet the decision makers behind some of the uk\u2019s fastest growing listed companies . . . .\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 from this website . if you would like to change your preferences you may do so by following the instructions here .\ncontact information group headquarters enoc house ii , 3rd floor right wing , sheikh rashid road p . o . box 34666 , dubai \u2013 u . a . e . t : + 971 4 3053600 f : + 971 4 3356954\n[ viii ] crude accountability , turkmenistan\u2019s environmental risks in the era of investment in the hydrocarbon sector , sept . 2007 , 11 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ndata is provided by digital look corporate solutions incorporating their share prices , data , news and fundamentals on this site . please read the terms and conditions of useage of this data . this data is provided for information purposes only and is end of day data .\ncopyright \u00a9 live charts uk . all rights reserved . designed inhouse by live charts | special thanks to forex rate | site map\nwe have a producing asset in turkmenistan and exploration assets in a number of countries .\nwe have exploration blocks in iraq ( block 9 ) , algeria ( tinrhert nord perimeter and msari akabli perimeter ) , egypt ( east zeit bay ) , afghanistan ( sanduqli and mazar - i - sharif blocks ) , and tunisia ( the bargou exploration permit ) .\nexploration block 9 is located in the basra province , iraq . it is an edpsc in partnership with kuwait energy and egyptian general petroleum corporation .\nthe bargou exploration permit is located offshore tunisia , in the gulf of hammamet in the mediterranean sea .\nthe contract for the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons was signed on 29 october 2014 .\nthe sanduqli block borders turkmenistan and uzbekistan in the north and spans 2 , 583km\u00b2 . the mazar - i - sharif block borders uzbekistan in the north and has an area of 2 , 715km\u00b2 .\nblock 9 is located in the basra province , onshore iraq , and covers an area of 866km 2 ."]}
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", "topic": 2}], "title": "budgetplaces", "paragraphs": ["tierabella invest s . l ( t / a budgetplaces . com ) - bdo\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at budgetplaces , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the budgetplaces company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at budgetplaces .\naccommodation service budgetplaces has ended almost 14 years as an independent company and sold to travel group edreams odigeo .\nbudgetplaces has around 7 , 500 , directly - contracted properties on its books from 1 , 000 destinations around the globe .\nat the time of palamon investment , the flagship budgetplaces brand had offices also in new york and dublin , with 85 staff .\nbudgetplaces claims to be processing 50 , 000 room nights each month on the back of 210 , 000 online reservations per year .\nin case of any further questions concerning our bookings system , please don\u2019t hesitate to contact us at communications @ budgetplaces . com . thank you !\npalamon capital partners ( \u201cpcp\u201d ) acquired a majority stake in engrande s . l . in july 2011 , which further accelerated budgetplaces\u2019 international expansion .\ni applied through a recruiter . the process took 3 days . i interviewed at budgetplaces ( city of london , england ( uk ) ) in may 2012 .\nat budgetplaces . com , we offer central budget accommodation in over 80 destinations worldwide and are constantly trying to improve our services and provide a maximum of transparency to our clients .\nbdo ran an efficient and rapid sales process for palamon capital partners to the key trade consolidators in our sector . their approach was highly collaborative , working closely with the budgetplaces management team to deliver value in an exit to odigeo ( edreams ) . they were a pleasure to work with from start to finish .\nchristoph dieterle , ceo , budgetplaces .\none of the largest online travel investments of the year in europe , after the opodo deal , has closed with palamon capital partners taking a majority stake in engrande , owner of budgetplaces .\nbarcelona , january 17 , 2017 \u2013 edreams odigeo announces today it has acquired the barcelona - based business budgetplaces . com , a hotel booking site that provides customers with access to accommodation around the world .\nas solvent sale of budgetplaces was completed to travel group edreams - odigeo . bdo was able to deliver a strategic premium for this asset for value significantly in excess of earning based valuations based on recent trading under - performance .\nthe company has since grown to include around 7 , 000 hotels around europe and has a network of 30 city websites such as london30 and amsterdam30 . the flagship brand is the budgetplaces site and the company has offices in barcelona , new york and dublin , with 85 staff .\nmid - market private equity firm palamon capital partners has acquired a majority stake in engrande , a leading european on - line booking business focused on the budget accommodation sector . the terms of the transaction were not disclosed , however , palamon will hold a majority stake in the business .\npalamon capital partners , one of europe\u2019s leading mid - market private equity firms , has acquired a majority stake in engrande , a leading european on - line booking business focused on the budget accommodation sector . the terms of the transaction were not disclosed , however , palamon will hold a majority stake in the business .\npalamon\u2019s investment in engrande is based on the strong growth dynamics of the on - line travel agent market . the european hotel sector generates sales of \u20ac85 billion per annum of which on - line bookings currently account for around \u20ac14 billion but are growing at more than 14 % per annum . the european budget accommodation sector itself is currently worth approximately \u20ac15 billion per annum and is rapidly growing due in part to the expansion of low cost carriers . the fragmented nature of accommodation suppliers and their low penetration on - line presents engrande with a strong opportunity to accelerate the growth of its network of providers and become the leading player in the budget market .\ncommenting on the transaction , founder and ceo of engrande john erceg said : \u201cwe are delighted to partner with such an experienced growth investor as palamon . their understanding of the on - line retail space and analysis of our business convinced us that they could provide the strongest strategic support to help us achieve our ambitious growth plans . a key part of the growth plan is a shared commitment to delivering the best choice of cheap , central , clean and safe accommodation to our customers . engrande is passionate about helping its online customers save money on their travel accommodation and helping hoteliers fill their rooms profitably . \u201d\nfabio massimo giuseppetti , partner at palamon capital partners commented : \u201cwe are excited about partnering with john and his management team through our investment in engrande . the conclusion of this transaction is the culmination of an extensive amount of research into the on - line travel agent sector . the internet has yet to transform the budget accommodation sector in europe as the low cost supplier base is still highly fragmented and many owner operated establishments have yet to embrace the on - line world . \u201d\njaime - enrique hugas , principal at palamon capital partners commented : \u201cengrande is a strong platform from which to build a niche market leader . the company addresses a fundamental market need by offering today\u2019s cost conscious consumer its network of over 7 , 000 cheap , central and clean establishments in europe and in selected cities globally . engrande\u2019s has a truly differentiated offering in the budget accommodation market . we look forward to working with john and his team . \u201d\npalamon has a strong track record in partnering founder - led businesses and providing strategic and financial support through periods of accelerated growth . in 2007 the firm invested in european on - line fashion retailer , dress - for - less , and during its ownership grew revenue and profitability by more than 35 % per year . the business was sold in march 2011 to privalia , headquartered in barcelona . in december 2010 palamon sold its majority stake in loyalty partner , europe\u2019s largest loyalty programme , to american express in a transaction valued at more than \u20ac500 million . the founder - led company , which was acquired by the firm in 2005 more than doubled revenue and profitability during palamon\u2019s ownership .\nwe will send you a link to reset your password . please enter the email address you used to create your account .\nrelax , you ' ve got the best price possible . if you see the same offer for less on another website , we ' ll refund you the difference .\nlondon is quite simply the place to be ; the uk capital is one of the coolest , most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities on the planet with a virtually endless array of attractions for all tastes and ages . as the saying goes : \u201cwhen a man is tired of london , he is tired of life . \u201d highlights : watch the changing of the guard at buckingham palace , see ancient treasures from around the globe in the british museum , shop until you drop on oxford street and take in the view from way up high on the london eye . in the evening check out the city\u2019s famous nightlife in trendy soho and camden or catch a west end show before heading back to one of our hotels in london . food & drink : the infamous fish and chips are a must while in london , and there ' s nothing better than tucking into a steaming shepherd ' s pie on a rainy london day . savour the city ' s international flavours by going in for dumplings in chinatown or trying out a creamy curry at one of london ' s many traditional indian restaurants . off the beaten track : travelling with kids ? take them to the hackney city farm just above shoreditch where they can pet the animals and you can partake in a farm - fresh brunch . for an alternative bird ' s - eye view to the london eye , try the emirates air line cable car across the thames from the royal docks to the o2 arena . are you packing your bags yet ? reserve one of our hotels in london and you ' ll be on your way !\ntomo 3205 , p\u00e1gina b - 201379 , folio 62 , inscripci\u00f3n 1 , dated 5 / 11 / 1999 and with c . i . f . b - 62064845 ( engrande s . l . )\nwhere to travel in jan . & feb . for winter sun or snow !\nif you ' re wondering just where to go in january and february , we have loads of suggestions . if you ' re looking for a little winter sun and hot holidays in january , we ' ve got you covered . on the other hand , if you fancy frolicking in the snow , we know just where to send you as well !\nautumn sun has come back to barcelona : the long weekend should see temperatures back up in the 20s and lots of sunshine . which means many happy faces in our team and we want you to join us : with this week ' s friday video , we invite to a virtual stroll in the catalan capital . enjoy !\nfounded in barcelona in 2003 , urltoken provides centrally located accommodation to travelers around the world . it records over 210 , 000 online reservations per year and processes 50 , 000 room nights every month . the company works with 7 , 500 directly contracted hotels , hostels , bed & breakfasts and apartments worldwide .\nthe acquisition will give edreams odigeo and its travel brands access to innovative technology and will improve product diversification , in line with the company\u2019s business strategy . the acquisition follows the disposal of edreams odigeo\u2019s corporate travel business earlier in germany , sweden , finland , norway , and denmark . as a result of this , the acquisition will not have an impact on estimated fiscal year 2016 - 17 capital expenditures .\nedreams odigeo is one of the world\u2019s largest online travel companies and one of the largest european e - commerce businesses . under its four leading online travel agency brands \u2013 edreams , go voyages , opodo , travellink , and the metasearch engine liligo \u2013 it offers the best deals in regular and charter flights , low - cost airlines , hotels , cruises , car rental , dynamic packages , holiday packages and travel insurance to make travel easier , more accessible , and better value for the more than 17 million customersitserves worldwide . with a presence in 44 markets , edreams odigeo is listed in the spanish stock market .\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 .\ni applied through a job ' s site , and a recruiter contacted me . he talked with me and he sent me a codility test . finished the test and , some days later , they told me that i didn ' t get to top score . they were searching for people with 100 % or very near . everything was fast and clean , don ' t mess you with long waiting times .\ncodility test , with some algorithms , from easy to medium difficulties . answer question\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\nit seems to good to be true . has anyone booked from them or know that it is legit ?\nthis post has been removed at the author ' s request . the author may repost if desired . posts on the tripadvisor forums may be edited for a short period of time . once the edit period has expired , authors may update their posts by removing and reposting them .\nsounds like it is not worth the exercise . . . . . . . or at least the methodology should make one gunshie .\nwe do absolutely not apply the practices mentioned : on our website , we do show ' from ' prices , it is up to our hoteliers to ask for higher prices , especially during high season .\nby choosing e . g . gbp on the upper part of our website , all prices will be shown in gbp , with the local currency shown in brackets .\nurltoken says it will refund my 15 euros if i improve or delete my ratings , so i deleted my previous posting and am making an amended posting . i think they should make clear immediately that the price has gone up and that the payment will be in the local currency . urltoken shows when there has been a change in the hotel rooms immediately , so it is possible to do that . i shouldn ' t have to make all these complaints to get my 15 euros back .\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 .\namadeus worldwide : + 1 603 . 436 . 7500 us toll free : 888 . 829 . 8871\n\u00a9 2018 amadeus hospitality , an amadeus company . all rights reserved . privacy policy terms and conditions\nsimply create a folder by clicking the above button . you can also create a collection - gallery relation .\nthis site uses cookies placed by us and third parties to assist you in your navigation of the site , collect statistical information and show you relevant advertising . by continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to the use of cookies as set out in our privacy policy privacy policy\namadeus hospitality worldwide : + 1 603 . 436 . 7500 us toll free : 888 . 829 . 8871\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nlondon - based palamon has not disclosed exact terms or the value of the deal , but it is said to be in the region of euro 30 million .\nengrande was established in 2003 by founder and ceo john erceg , initially as a budget accommodation booking service for the city of barcelona .\nnews of the investment comes the same day as accommodation site easytobook sold to bcd holdings for an undisclosed fee . other major eurupean deals this year include amadeus selling opodo for euro 450 million to axa and permira .\nother palamon investments include broadcast technology supplier omnibus systems and the star parks theme park group .\nkevin may was a co - 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bed dorm and it was an excellent experience . all my stays with the meininger group of hostels have been fantastic . rooms cleaned on time everyday , tidy , well equipped , good wifi and spacious . en suite showers were impressive with soap / shampoo provided . staff were friendly and we had a really casual , informal conversation even during check - in . there ' s a nice bar there too . location was a quite a walk from the main square of brussels but closely situated to a metro station . for the price , i can ' t ask for more .\ndear guest , we are glad that our team could provide you satisfaction during your stay in brussels . every reviews help us improving the place and the way guest feel here , it is even better when it is fully positive : ) hope to see you next time in a meininger . brussels team\na really nice hotel , young and efficient . essential in style , but well organized and furnished . a kitchen in inside and also a pub where , after a long day out , is nice to stay tasting a good beer ( also having a baby to take care of ) . ; 0 )\nthis business uses tools provided by tripadvisor ( or one of its official review collection partners ) to encourage and collect guest reviews , including this one .\ndear katy , we are glad that your stay here was mostly satisfying . every reviews help us improving the place and the way guest feel her . it is even better when it is positive : ) hope to see you next time in a meininger . brussels team\nmy experience was hampered a bit by some inconsiderate roommates , which isn ' t the fault of the hostel , but i found however that about half the staff was friendly , and the other half was inattentive and rude . i understand staff has to come in and at least make beds for incoming guests , but a staff member came in and did a very loud full clean of the room while several people were still trying to sleep , even though you have the option as guests to put a note on the door saying if you would like the room cleaned or not . they also have a staff member come in unannounced to make sure people have checked out , this person often just comes in , doesn ' t say hello or anything , and leaves , so the first time this happened i was a bit confused . normally the front desk keeps track of this when they have guests return keys rather than barging into rooms ? when i checked in , the woman i was speaking to was quite rude , and when she finally finished checking me in she didn ' t say anything and i stood there thinking there was something else until she said ' that ' s all ' and didn ' t look up from her computer . not sure what other people are talking about when they say it ' s the best location , i found it quite out of the way from the city center , and there aren ' t really many convenient places nearby . the facilities themselves weren ' t bad , but i wouldn ' t come here again . side note : the breakfast is the most expensive breakfast i ' ve ever had in a hostel , where i ' ve had equal breakfasts in other hostels for free . i would recommend bringing some food with you or getting some from the grocery store .\ndear guest , thank you for taking the time to share your feedback . it is too bad that your other roommates ruined your stay with us . i believe that since you were in a dorm room that constantly hosts different guests at different times , there is even more pressure for our cleaning staff to clean all the rooms in time for check in . unfortunetly , we wish keeping track of the room cards was enough to make sure our guests have checked out but there always those who disregard out check out time and or leave their key in the room and not check out with us . it sounds like these disruptions are not as smooth as it could have been , sometimes our staff enters a room not wanting to bother the possible sleeping guests so they say nothing . we are sorry that we didn ' t check you out in the best manner and while our breakfast price is fairly high , it does correspond with the variety and current prices of food in brussels . we work hard to deliver an exceptional guest experience , and it ' s apparent in this case that we fell short . if you give us a chance to earn back your trust , we can assure you that we will do our best to give you the great hotel experience that so many of our guests have grown so fond of . sincerely , your meininger brussels team\ndear georgia , we are glad that your stay here was mostly satisfying . every reviews help us improving the place and the way guest feel her . it is even better when it is positive : ) hope to see you next time in a meininger . brussels team\ncannot rate this hostel high enough ! price was good , wasnt expecting too much . i was blown away with how good . modern design , well set out , great equipment ( hairdryers in bathrooms ) , fabulous kitchen , great staff . . . . made brussels great ! stay here ! ! !"]}
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", "topic": 9}], "title": "buxton university", "paragraphs": ["if you aren ' t shilling , you may be confusing the legitimate university of derby , buxton with the unaccredited and unchartered buxton university .\nthe college lane learning resources centre is named the buxton centre , in honour of former vice - chancellor , professor neil buxton .\nprofessor neil buxton retires and professor tim wilson is appointed vice - chancellor of the university in his place .\ni have confirmed my place for events management starting in september . yes , buxton is small but i live in london and buxton is a nice change for me .\nadult male great crested newt in water ( photo taken under licence by andrew buxton ) .\nall i can say is the person i hired with a degree from buxton university , derby , could more than do the job .\nthe university is named as the times higher education supplement \u2018entrepreneurial university of the year\u2019 .\nthere is an authentic school buxton university , derby in england . it is quite legit . please do not cast aspersions on this legitimate school .\nthe university is shortlisted for the times higher education supplement \u2018entrepreneurial university of the year\u2019 award .\nthe university receives its first nomination for the times higher education \u2018university of the year\u2019 award .\nprofessor neil buxton , an economics historian and former scottish hockey international , is appointed director of the polytechnic .\nour combined higher and further education offering is spread over campuses in derby , buxton , leek and chesterfield and we have some of the best university . . .\nthe university of derby has announced changes to its buxton campus in order to create a new centre of excellence for its hotel , resort and spa management degree courses .\noutdoor and adventure courses will continue to be delivered in buxton , and the move does not currently have any effect on the status of the university\u2019s harpur hill site .\n+ the introduction of fifteen new majors in the bachelor ' s program is under consideration with buxton ' s board of trustees . + buxton has been cited as the number one educational resource in campus bytes , a magazine for students .\nour inspirational campus in buxton is the ideal place to prepare for a career in the exciting world of events management .\nall i can say is that there is no such institution as\nbuxton university , derby\n. if you believe otherwise , can you post a link to their home page ?\npreviously i earned my ba in history from indiana university and a ma from columbia university\u2019s oral history master program .\nthe university signs a formal agreement with the inti college in malaysia , allowing the college to provide accredited university courses .\nrepeated web searches and several calls to overseas operators did not turn up a listing for a buxton university . runnells said he earned both doctoral degrees in 1996 , while he was in prison .\nbuxton museum and art gallery is looking for museum attendants to deliver excellent visitor services in the town\u2019s recently refurbished museum . . . .\nbuxton is rather boring , i ' m afraid . unless you like the theatre ( because buxton opera house is a beaut ) or enjoy being snowed in from november to january , i wouldn ' t recommend it . it was also take forever to get into manchester !\ncollaboration with the china university training center for science - technology ( cutc ) in beijing and fuzhou university in fujian province sees the establishment of the new fuzhou university hertfordshire college ( fuhc ) .\nactually , scrap that bit about no night life . my mum ' s just said that buxton is quite a cosmopolitan place ; lots of bars and pubs . . it really depends what you want from uni life . buxton is a really beautiful town , whereas derby is a small city .\nthe transfer will not include its post - 16 further education sports provision by buxton & leek college , which will continue to be provided at the buxton campus , leek campus and harpur hill sports centre . these include level 1 \u2013 3 qualifications in sport , leisure & fitness and adventurous activities & leadership .\n\u201cgraduation is an integral part of the student journey at buxton - all students studying in the town will continue to graduate there , \u201d said a spokesman .\na magical event is coming to buxton . the philosopher ' s dome is a fantastic fun filled event for fans of harry potter and the wizarding world .\nsomething magical is coming to buxton in 2017 . the philosopher & apos ; s dome is a fantastic event for fans of harry potter and the wizarding world .\nfor more news on the research and educational achievements of the university & our alumni read the university ' s bi - annual magazine , lumen .\nfor a description see robert vogel ,\nnoel buxton : the ' trouble - maker ' and his papers\nfontanus vol iii ( 1990 ) , 131 - 150 .\ntwentieth - century material includes two important political archives . the papers of noel edward buxton , 1st baron noel - buxton ( 1869 - 1948 ) , a liberal and later labour politician , include correspondence , documents , memoranda and notes on various topics such as the balkans , slavery , colonialism and international peace ( c . 1900 - 1947 ) .\nthe university\u2019s school of health and human sciences introduces courses in radiography and physiotherapy .\nlearning in prison the phoenix web site says\ndr . runnells\nhas a phd , and touts the couple ' s\ntremendous clinical experience .\nthe two doctorates he claims are from unaccredited correspondence schools : the american institute of hypnotherapy and buxton university in england . ( marika runnells attended the university of maryland but never graduated . )\nbuxton town itself is lovely , right in the middle of the countryside , but still not far from manchester ( an hour by train ) and derby is a bus journey away .\nbuxton is a vibrant spa town on the edge of the peak district national park . it\u2019s about an hour\u2019s drive to derby and an hour\u2019s train ride to manchester in the other direction .\nall i can say is the person i hired with a degree from buxton university , derby , could more than do the job . i needed extensive research regarding patents . and the job got done and done well . i have nothing to gain by\nshilling\n.\nthe new commercial enterprise team is established incorporating the university ' s business partnership office .\nthe university joins with the associate college network in forming the hertfordshire higher education consortium .\nthe university\u2019s american football team , the hertfordshire hurricanes , wins the uk national championship .\ndanielle has a b . a . from the university of iowa , an m . a . from reading university in medieval archaeology , and an ma from the university of connecticut in medieval studies . her research interests include chronicles and bureaucratic culture in later medieval england .\nprofessor tim wilson retires and professor quintin mckellar is appointed vice - chancellor of the university .\nthe university opens its own campus pharmacy , run by staff from the school of pharmacy .\nthe university signs an inter - university co - operation pact with the hogeschool gelderland in arnhem , holland , for closer links in biosciences , business school , social work and education .\nthe university of hertfordshire press is launched . the first publication is our heritage : the story of the campuses and buildings of the university of hertfordshire ( 1992 ) by tony gardner .\nderby itself is horrible . it ' s full of tramps , nothing ever happens and it is really really ugly . that said buxton is about a 1 and a half hours drive from derby in the middle of the peak district . buxton is beautiful , but it doesn ' t have the enigmatic stereotypical student lifestyle that you get at most city based unis so if that ' s important to you then it ' s not the place . the buxton campus itself used to be owned by a member of the royal family or something . it ' s beautiful ! you have the peak district right on your doorstep\na centre for hands - on learning , our buxton campus is home to our specialist courses in hospitality and culinary management , events , tourism , spa and wellness , as well as outdoor and adventure sports .\na team from the university of hertfordshire appears on the bbc television programme university challenge . team members bob chapman , adrian lewis , avril day jones and sarah williamson reach the quarter finals .\nthe great hall is renamed as the prince edward hall in honour of the visit of hrh prince edward to commemorate the new status of the university of hertfordshire and the university\u2019s 40th anniversary .\nactually , there was an interminable battle with shills from this utter tochusian joke quite some time back . no , vonnell , there is no santy claus , not in buxton . your wariness is well - founded .\nfind out everything you need to know about our university in one click with our virtual tour .\n+ we are an internationally recognized on - line university , serving the cause of distance education .\nthe university\u2019s midwifery team wins the royal college of midwives annual award for excellence in midwifery education .\nthe university introduces the first uk internet - based master of science degree : msc manufacturing management .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 school of arts and sciences . rutgers , the state university of new jersey .\nthe university is the first in the uk to offer a degree - level course for registered paramedics .\nthe university is the first to run its own bus service , named university bus and set up to address the problems of poor public transport for students and staff travelling east to west across the county .\nover 1 , 000 people attend the grand ballroom of the international convention centre in shanghai for the university\u2019s first graduation ceremony in china . this is the largest graduation ceremony ever held overseas by a uk university .\noriginally posted by vonnell1 hi all , i have a lady interviewing for a position and i can\u2019t find anything on her university . is it a mill ? \u201cbuxton university , london england\u201d that\u2019s all the info i have so far . i ' ve research prior posts and it seems to be a little questionable . they don\u2019t seem to have transcripts but they will bring contact info to the interview . any extra info would be appreciated . s /\nthe university enters the first ever hydrogen - powered formula student racing car in the uk formula student event .\nthe university introduces the first postgraduate diploma in medical care practice to enable healthcare professionals to support general practitioners .\nin order to free up space to achieve this , degree sports courses currently run at the buxton campus will move to derby to take advantage of dedicated facilities in the form of the new \u00a310 . 8m sports centre at its kedleston road site .\nbrian is a fourth year doctoral candidate at rutgers . his primary research interests include business , economic , and urban history in southern mexico during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries . he earned a b . a . in political science from southwestern university in 2001 , a m . ed . in secondary education from texas state university in from texas state university in 2011 , and a m . a . in history from texas state university in 2014 .\nthe research assessment exercise ( rae ) confirms history as the best performing research unit of the university\u2019s second decade .\nthe maclaurin building is officially opened , named in honour of the university\u2019s former chancellor , lord maclaurin of knebworth .\nthe university\u2019s organisational development centre collaborates with bucharest polytechnic to set up a centre for the improvement of management performance .\ni can tell you that buxton is a really nice area , but out of the way in the peaks . you are probably closer to manchester than to derby as far as closest cities go . its a nice location , but not the most convenient .\ni have a lady interviewing for a position and i can\u2019t find anything on her university . is it a mill ?\nuniversity bus changes its name to uno to reflect its service to the general public as well as staff and students .\nthe polytechnic , in partnership with writtle college , introduces the first bsc ( horticulture ) course outside the university system .\nthe olympic torch travels through the university campus on its journey from lands end to the olympic stadium for the 2012 games .\nto be honest , if your course is based in buxton , and your living there it ' ll be much the same as going to a small university , and therefore i would have thought it ' d still have the same selection of societies as any other uni . as for making friends , wherever you go , you ' ll make friends , it might actually be easier in a smaller campus\nthe university announces its eighth school of study - the school for combined and continuing studies , later to be known as the faculty of interdisciplinary studies . the school is responsible for the university\u2019s wide range of multi - disciplinary studies , including the combined modular scheme ( the university ' s largest honours degree scheme offering study combinations across the university portfolio ) as well as the credit accumulation and transfer scheme ( cats ) , adult guidance and the development of nvqs with the support of the associated colleges .\nprofessor tim hitchcock ( of the university\u2019s history department ) and professor robert shoemaker ( university of sheffield ) are awarded the longman history today trustees award for their work on the development of the digital projects , old bailey proceedings online , and london lives .\nolivia de havilland revisits the university with other members of the de havilland family to mark the inauguration of a project to build an additional new hatfield campus for the university . this is to be named after her cousin , sir geoffrey de havilland . as it is also olivia ' s 84th birthday the university delights in presenting her with a cake in the shape of an oscar .\nthe university becomes the first of the post - 1992 universities to be listed on the shanghai jiao tong world research league table .\nhatfield polytechnic becomes the university of hertfordshire ( 29 june 1992 ) . we have approximately 5 , 000 students studying in the uk\na one - day symposium covering more than a century of history teaching at the university of adelaide will be held next month .\nthe university enters the first wholly electric formula student car in the uk formula student event and wins the prize for lowest carbon production .\nthe university\u2019s centre for research in primary and community care ( cripacc ) is established with initial funding support from the department of health .\nthe university wins a contract with the north - west thames regional health authority to provide a bsc ( hons ) degree in physiotherapy .\ni can tell you that buxton is a really nice area , but out of the way in the peaks . you are probably closer to manchester than to derby as far as closest cities go . its a nice location , but not the most convenient . don ' t know much about the uni itself\nno university courses will be lost as a result of the move , and all students studying in the town will continue to graduate there .\nthe secretary of state for business , innovation and skills , the rt . hon dr vince cable mp , visits the university of hertfordshire .\nthe university competes in the first ever formula student competition held in the uk . the team wins the prize for the best presented team .\nthe university introduces the first bsc ( hons ) paramedic science degree in the country . this course is commissioned by the london ambulance service .\nstudents from the university\u2019s midwifery degree course are featured in a fly - on - the - wall documentary for channel 5 entitled baby school .\nhenry graduated with a bas in secondary education and american history from salve regina university in 2010 . he earned his ma in global and comparative history from rutgers university in 2014 . he earned an ma from brown university in 2015 . henry is interested in the american history , indigenous history , and global history . his research centers around indigenous mythology and relations between native americans and european colonists in the colonial mid - atlantic .\nthe university biopark is opened , offering laboratory , conference and office space for the region\u2019s bioscience and healthcare industries , and start - up companies .\nthe university establishes the hertfordshire intensive care and emergency simulation centre , a joint venture between the departments of electronic engineering and nursing and paramedic science .\nglaxo and the school of natural sciences collaborate in developing the uk\u2019s first university - based centre into research alternatives to animal testing for new drugs .\nthe university wins the contract to deliver radiography and radiotherapy courses for the thames valley strategic health authority , making it the largest radiography provider in the uk .\nthe university achieves high ratings in the research assessment exercise ( rae ) for psychology , computer science and physics and demonstrates the enduring contribution of english literature .\na joint project led by professor tim hitchcock ( of the university\u2019s history department ) and dr robert shoemaker ( university of sheffield ) sees the publication online of the proceedings of the central criminal court ( old bailey ) 1674\u20131834 . the website wins two cybrarian awards for ease of navigability and appeal to a wider audience .\nthis faculty of humanities and social sciences at the university of liverpool is delighted to introduce a new , prestigious 5 - year tenure track fellowship scheme . . .\nthe university signs a memoranda of co - operations with the health care institute of mikkeli in finland , providing specialist courses in same - day care surgery nursing .\nd . h . wilkinson is the only external candidate in that year to be awarded a university of london bsc ( eng ) degree with first class honours .\non this page you will find the key milestones and achievements in the university of hertfordshire ' s history - spanning half a century of innovative higher education in hertfordshire .\nthe university takes third place overall in the uk formula student event , including first place in the business presentation class , and second place in the endurance performance class .\nuharts is launched to raise the cultural profile of the university . the first event is a performance of works by dvorak and smetana by the symphony orchestra of bohemia .\nthe university introduces a three - year pre - registration bsc ( hons ) dietetics course with integrated work placement \u2013 the first of its kind in the east of england .\nmedia office email : media @ urltoken website : http : / / www . urltoken / news / external relations the university of adelaide business : + 61 8 8313 0814\nmy project triangulates the philippines , us , and japan as a study of race , gender / sexuality , and imperialism . i graduated with a b . a . in humanities and human sciences from hokkaido university in 2008 and with a m . a . in area studies ( american studies program ) from university of tokyo in 2013 , japan .\nthe university of hertfordshire shanghai alumni chapter was established . the chapter now has three alumni ambassadors , over 250 members and has held three successful alumni events in the last year .\nthe research excellence framework ( ref ) replaces the research assessment exercise ( rae ) . the ref judges more than 90 % of the university\u2019s research to be of international quality .\nthe university mace , an historic means of symbolising the corporation is commissioned from gold and silversmith , martyn pugh and is used during ceremonial events such as the annual awards ceremonies .\nmiss j . hornby and miss g . s . sumner are the first female students to be awarded the bsc ( general ) as external students of the university of london .\nbren earned her ba in history and sociology from the university of california , san diego in 2010 . in 2012 , she completed her ma in history at new york university . bren is currently pursuing her phd in twentieth - century american history with a concentration in women and gender . her research explores social negotiations between sexuality , citizenship , and consumerism .\ntwo teams enter the daily mail bleriot centenary cross - channel race , from marble arch to the arc de triomphe and home again \u2013 the only college or university teams to participate .\nlt . col . jack fielder , former chair of the county council education committee and a governor of the university , formally opens the new training and conference centre named in his honour .\nthe university of oxford offers a uniquely rich programme of lectures and research seminars relevant to the study of design history . research specialisms particularly well represented in the department for continuing education are :\ncatherine received her ba in history and bs in anthropology from the university of iowa in 2015 . her research focuses on gender , race , and health care in twentieth - century britain .\nbeatrice graduated with a b . a . in history from fisk university in 2012 and with a m . a . in social sciences from the university of chicago in 2013 . she is interested in african american history and history of the american south . specifically she is interested in how education , business ownership , and gender influenced individuals\u2019 decisions to not participate in the great migration .\njennifer received her b . a . in history and women\u2019s studies from the university of wisconsin - green bay and her m . a . in u . s . history and gender studies from miami university . prior to pursuing doctoral studies at rutgers , she consulted for a variety of equity - focused organizations including the university of minnesota , the advocates for human rights , and regions hospital . her research focuses on gendered and raced histories of chronic disease , biomedical technologies , feminist and medical articulations of the body , popular health movements , and public health policy in the united states .\nfive hundred alumni who graduated between 1952 and 1992 were presented with an associateship of the university of hertfordshire award as a special awards ceremony which entitled them to carry the initials auh after their name .\npaul is a third - year doctoral student in the history of science . his research focuses on improvement , cosmology , and global trade in early modern britain and the atlantic world . he received his b . a . in history from the university of dallas in irving , texas in 2011 and his m . a . in early modern european and early american history from marquette university in 2015 .\nthe university introduces a ba / ba ( hons ) degree course in early childhood studies for those working as nursery nurses , classroom and childcare assistants . this is the first degree course of its kind .\nmrs jo connell dl , pro - chancellor and chair of the board of governors at the university , receives an obe for her services to older people through her work as a trustee of help the aged .\nthe polytechnic forms an associate college network with hertford regional college , north herts college , oaklands college and west herts college . the first courses are introduced in september 1992 . students are now able to study for university degrees by spending their first year at their local college as an access route into higher education . combining the forces of the university and the associate colleges brings together a huge number of course and expertise .\nthe first female research student to be awarded a phd by the university of london , for research undertaken whilst a student in the department of chemistry and biology , hatfield college of technology , is dr mary chisholm .\nthe university merges with the hertfordshire college of health care and nursing studies , and the barnet college of nursing and midwifery . the first thirty students join the newly validated bsc ( hons ) in pre - registration nursing .\nall history alumni - graduates , former students and staff - are invited to attend this event , which will provide a foundation for a multi - authored book to be published in 2012 by the university of adelaide press .\nariel received her ba in history and french studies from american university in washington , dc ( 2015 ) and her ma in french studies from new york university ( 2017 ) . she is a first year doctoral candidate studying modern european history with research interests in france , empire , and jewish history . her previous work has focused on intersections of jewish history and french colonialism in the twentieth century , particularly surrounding the decolonization of algeria in 1962 .\namy is a fifth - year doctoral candidate whose research examines social movements , welfare and health care policy , and political economy in the late twentieth - century united states . her dissertation , \u201cpoor health : retrenchment and resistance in chicago\u2019s public hospital , \u201d uses a single public hospital to illuminate the machinations of public sector retrenchment , its effects on marginalized populations , and the counter - movements it engendered in late twentieth - century chicago . amy holds a ba in latin american & caribbean studies and english from mcgill university and an ma in historical studies from the university of maryland baltimore county . she is currently a graduate fellow at the rutgers university center for cultural analysis .\na team from the university entered a robot named behemoth in the popular bbc2 programme ' robot wars ' . the model was built by two students , kane ashton , a computer scientist , and anthony pritchard a model maker .\nthe university is a founder partner with hertfordshire training and enterprise council , hertfordshire chambers of commerce and industry , and hertfordshire county council in the county\u2019s new single business help and advice centre in st albans , called business link .\nthe first research student to be awarded a phd by the university of london ( external ) , for research undertaken whilst a student of the department of chemistry and biology , hatfield college of technology , is dr brian coffin .\ncarie rael received her b . a . at california state university , fullerton in comparative religion and history and later received her master\u2019s at california state university , fullerton in history where she wrote her dissertation \u201chow students shaped california\u2019s public higher education system . \u201d prior to entering rutgers doctoral program , she worked at the center for oral and public history . her current research involves looking at latina women who are organizing against police brutality in their communities in southern california .\nashleigh lawrence - sanders is a doctoral candidate studying african american civil war memory , african american cultural and intellectual history , and the legacy of the lost cause movement . she is currently working on her dissertation , \u201cconfronting the rebel yell : how african americans created and contested civil war memory , 1865 - 1965 . \u201d she received a b . a . in political science from wake forest university and a m . a . in human rights studies from columbia university . ashleigh lawrence - sanders is a doctoral candidate studying african american civil war memory , african american cultural and intellectual history , and the legacy of the lost cause movement . she is currently working on her dissertation , \u201cconfronting the rebel yell : how african americans created and contested civil war memory , 1865 - 1965 . \u201d she received a b . a . in political science from wake forest university and a m . a . in human rights studies from columbia university .\nwilliam is a 2016 - 2017 mellon clir dissertation research fellow and a fourth - year student in the department with a focus on latin american and caribbean history . his dissertation will explore housing policy , community , and everyday life in cuba in the 1960s , 70s , and 80s . william holds a master ' s degree in history from the university of chicago and a bachelor ' s degree in anthropology from the university of south florida . he is currently in cuba .\ni graduated from saint - petersburg state university in 2010 as a \u00abspecialist\u00bb in history . in 2017 i received my ma at european university at saint - petersburg where i majored in memory studies . my master thesis was about memory politics in soviet union in the late - stalin and early khrushchev eras . i concentrated on the image of the ' first chekist\u2019 felix dzerzhinsky and how it was created in film . i\u2019m interested soviet history , soviet film , cultural memory and subjectivity .\ndanielle received her b . a . in history and english from westmont college , her m . a . in history in collaboration with jewish studies from the university of toronto , and her m . st . in jewish studies from the university of oxford . she is currently a second - year doctoral student working on modern european and women ' s and gender studies . in particular , her research focuses on post - holocaust refugees , migration , and families in western europe .\nthe university is awarded bronze level of the race equality charter . by becoming a member of the race equality charter we are committing to doing all we can to tackle inequality and ensure that staff and students from all ethnic backgrounds receive equal opportunities .\nkatherine is a second year doctoral student studying the far reaches of the french empire in the nineteenth and twentieth century . she is also interested in environmental history and the history of technology in an imperial context . she received her b . a . in history from the university of texas at austin in 2014 , an m . a . in history and literature from columbia university in 2015 , and a \u201cmaster de recherche\u201d in contemporary european history from the universit\u00e9 paris i panth\u00e9on - sorbonne in 2016 .\npamela graduated with a b . a . in history and a minor in journalism and electronic media from the university of tennessee at knoxville in 2011 . she received her m . a . in history from the university of new orleans in 2015 . she is interested in african american history , history of the american south , and women\u2019s and gender history . pamela is specifically interested in the intersections of race , class , gender , and intergenerational constraints surrounding women\u2019s participation in the modern civil rights movement .\nthe university\u2019s psychology department receives funding from the higher education funding council for england to establish a national centre for tactile diagrams , which will help develop educational material to assist blind students , and diagrams and maps that can be read by the visually impaired .\nhrh prince philip , duke of edinburgh , returns to the university to unveil a statue of sir geoffrey de havilland . the guests include olivia de havilland , the actress and cousin of sir geoffrey , and former employees of the de havilland aircraft factory .\ndustin received his b . a . from the university of washington . currently in his third year of the rutgers phd program , dustin ' s research focuses on the intersections of power , resistance , and integration within the manorial system of medieval england .\nopen graves , open minds the first uk vampire conference is held at the university . writers and vampire \u2018experts\u2019 from around the world were brought together to explore \u2018vampires and the undead in modern culture\u2019 . the \u2018reading the vampire\u2019 ma module was developed soon after .\nhugo earned his b . a . and m . a . at wichita state university , concentrating on western europe in the middle ages . he is currently focusing on the intersections between sexual and gender constructions , natural philosophy , and heresy during the high middle ages .\ndara received her b . a . in african american studies from eastern michigan university in 2009 and a m . a . in pan - african studies from syracuse university in 2011 . she is currently a sixth year doctoral student in african american history where her research explores urban history , women\u2019s history , and 20 th century u . s . social history . she is principally interested in the ways in which postwar high school student activism in detroit shaped and was shaped by city politics , the black labor movement and calls for community control of educational institutions .\nmeagan is a second - year phd student jointly interested in the history of slavery and the history of medicine in the united states during the nineteenth century . her interests center on questions of race , embodiment , and knowledge production . more particularly , she is looking to examine how african - american abolitionists mounted a specifically scientific challenge to slavery in the decades leading up to the civil war . before coming to rutgers , meagan earned an ma in history from concordia university ( montr\u00e9al ) and a ba in history and lettres fran\u00e7aises from the university of ottawa .\nfrom what i ' ve seen of derby it really isn ' t a nice university . if you haven ' t seen it i ' d suggest taking a look for yourself before you make a decision . definitely make sure you ' ve been there before you accept any offer .\nthe first students to be awarded a higher degree , an msc in chemistry , as external students of the university of london are l . b . austin , r . munden and miss m . gawluk . miss gawluk is the first female student to be awarded a higher degree .\nxavier entered the doctoral program after completing an m . a . in history at james madison university after beginning his career in academia at city college of san francisco . he is interested in the intersections of african american history , the history of technology , environmental history , and the carceral state .\nthe first students to be awarded the degree of bsc ( engineering ) as external students of the university of london are n . cadoux - hudson , j . e . hackett , a . e . james , i . j . langley , a . stephenson and d . h . wilkinson .\nsymposium coordinator wilfrid prest said the program would offer some long - range perspectives on the university ' s history students , staff , research and teaching from early days to the present , together with personal recollections and memoirs . speakers include prominent history graduates and teachers , past and present , such as :\nprimary and secondary source materials will be used . students will also undertake site visits relevant to the course . the syllabus is not only designed to achieve the stated aims and outcomes , but also to develop research and study skills . teaching will be provided by oudce and university staff with guest speakers where appropriate .\ndanny received his ba in history and psychology from tufts university and his ma in european studies at yale university . at yale , he wrote his master\u2019s thesis , \u201clandscape , memory and the early modern sense of the past , \u201d on the role of social memory in early modern england , focusing specifically on its interaction with the monumental landscape . at rutgers , he plans to pursue similar research topics , but within a wider geographic range including new england and the early modern atlantic world . danny is from kittery point , maine , and is also researching topics in the social history of seventeenth and eighteenth - century maine .\nits quite close to manchester so you get the best of both worlds ! derby university however does not have a good reputation as a uni , it is consistently one of the lowest ranked . what are the other uni ' s you ' ve applied for ? it may be worth just hanging on a bit !\na second - year doctoral student in the department of history at rutgers , the state university of new jersey , jerrad pacatte\u2019s research and teaching interests survey late nineteenth / early twentieth century african american women\u2019s social and intellectual history . jerrad\u2019s research concentrates on the experiences of african american women in the northeastern united states at the turn of the twentieth century ; specifically , his work seeks to explore the relationship between black women\u2019s migration to urban centers of the north and the response of white communities to their arrival vis - \u00e0 - vis anti - black rhetoric , violence , and policing . before attending rutgers , jerrad received his bachelor\u2019s of science degree , summa cum laude , from the state university of new york at oneonta . while at oneonta , he completed an honors senior thesis supported by the state university of new york research foundation , worked as an editor for the new york quarterly history journal , and served as a teaching assistant in the department of history .\nmiya is currently a sixth year in the history department . she received her bachelor ' s degree in history and pan - african studies from drew university . her research centers on african american and interracial organizations for girls . miya is interested in how notions of african american girlhood were shaped and contested in the twentieth century .\njulia received her b . a . in africana studies from new york university in 2011 . she is a fifth year doctoral student at rutgers studying u . s . and hawaiian history . her research examines asian migration to hawaii , focusing on intimacies between migrant asians and indigenous polynesians , and asian accommodations to american empire .\nkyle williams is a phd candidate in history at rutgers , the state university of new jersey and a 2018 - 2019 andrew w . mellon dissertation completion fellow in the rutgers school of arts and sciences . his research interests include the history of capitalism , the development of political economic thought , and the history of liberalism in the late nineteenth and twentieth century . he is currently completing a dissertation , \u201cfrom public good to private profit , \u201d which is a history of the intellectual sources of the business practices and public policy of corporate social responsibility in the twentieth century\u200b . he earned a b . a . from the university of oklahoma in history and classical languages .\ndoris graduated with a b . a . in history and french literature from the university of rennes ( rennes ii , france ) and a m . a . in history from the \u00e9cole normale sup\u00e9rieure de lyon ( france ) . she is interested in twentieth american history and her research focuses on gender and social movements after world war ii .\nrong ( aries ) received her b . a . and m . a . in history form northeast normal university in china . she is interested in u . s . foreign relations . her research focuses on the twentieth century u . s . - east asian relations , with a special interest in war memories , perceptions , and propaganda .\nyarden received her ba in history and linguistics from tel aviv university . her ma is also from tau , in the unit for culture research . she is currently pursuing her phd in modern european history . her research centers around soviet history , soviet jewry , memory and history , oral history , discourse and narrative analysis , and psychoanalysis and lacanian theory .\nkellogg college is delighted to offer a partnership award for a clarendon scholarship . you must apply to the university by the january deadline relevant to your proposed course in order to be considered for a scholarship . this scholarship is available only to part - time students . you do not need to apply to kellogg college . for more information about the clarendon fund , see urltoken\nshihka studied history at jadavpur university in india before joining rutgers in 2012 . she is interested in histories of gender , race and labor in colonial households and her geographical focus is south asia . she is currently working on ayahs - native female servants - who worked in euro - indian households from the eighteenth to the early twentieth centuries , with a particular focus on colonial visual culture .\ntimur is a second - year ph . d . student . his field of interest is a history of post - war ussr . mainly he is focused on gender history , history of sports , and history of youth . he has a b . a . degree from russian state university for humanities received in 2008 and russian degree of candidate ( kandidat nauk ) received in 2013 .\nlisette is currently a second year doctoral student in the history department . prior to attending rutgers , she earned her bachelor degree at los andes university in bogot\u00e1 , colombia , with a major in political science , and two minors in history and law . lisette ' s is interested in the late eighteenth century and early nineteenth century latin america history , gender , feminism and history of science .\nas a discipline design history is well represented in conferences organised and academic journals and books published by the design history society ; the association of art historians ; ahrc centre for the historic interior at the victoria and albert museum ; the modern interior centre at kingston university ; the twentieth century society ; the garden history society ; the textile history society ; the wallpaper society , the societe des dix - neuviemistes .\ncatherine is currently a fourth - year doctoral student whose research focuses on the british isles in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth - century , with an emphasis on state formation , immigration , citizenship and identity , and religious toleration situated in european and imperial contexts . she graduated with a b . a . in history , plan ii , and european studies from the university of texas at austin in 2014 .\nkaisha earned her b . a . and mres in american studies from the university of nottingham in the uk . she is currently a fourth year doctoral student at rutgers where she studies african american and women\u2019s and gender history . fixated on competing notions of purity , kaisha\u2019s research explores the relationship between moral values and meanings of citizenship in the thought of african american women from emancipation to the early 20 th century .\nhenry is a first - year phd student studying the atlantic world in the long eighteenth century . he graduated from brandeis university in 2017 with a b . a . in history and physics . his previous research includes work on labor culture and class conflict in british government dockyards between 1730 and 1790 . currently , his interests include identity creation in maritime communities and the role of working class ideologies in empire and politics .\nlaura received her b . a . in history from carleton college ( 2012 ) and her m . a . in eighteenth century worlds ( 2013 ) from the university of liverpool . her research interests include the history of poverty and crime in the united states and europe during the eighteenth and early - nineteenth centuries . laura ' s dissertation explores transnational networks of philanthropy and reform , particularly in the anglo and dutch atlantic worlds .\ndaniel earned his ba ( 2012 ) and ma ( 2014 ) in history at the university of louisiana at lafayette . he is a third - year phd student in the women\u2019s and gender history program . broadly , his interests are gender , race , sexuality , and health in the 20 th - century us south . more specifically , daniel is looking at the everyday politics and social history of health care in louisiana\u2019s early hiv epidemic .\njulia received b . a . s in history with departmental honors and spanish language and literature from portland state university in 2013 . she is currently pursuing her phd in modern european history . her research centers around gender , migration , and clandestinity in interwar and world war ii europe . she is interested in the ways in which exile and refugee women re - established their social and political networks ; interacted across cultures ; and responded to displacement , trauma , and war .\njoe kaplan is a first year doctoral student in african american history . joe received his b . a . in history at the university of puget sound . his undergraduate thesis examined the exile of black panther , assata shakur and her articulation of a transnational identity through the figure of the maroon . joe is interested in the history of the black power era in a global context , african american women ' s movement beyond u . s . borders , and the carceral state .\nbrooke a . thomas graduated with a b . a . in history from spelman college in 2013 and with an m . a . in history from the university of south alabama in 2016 . she is interested in 20 th century african american history , women and gender history and girlhood studies . specifically , her research seeks to explore the relationship between the cultural , political , and social movements that comprised the black power and black cultural nationalism movements and youth organizations for black girls in the 1960s and 1970s .\nwhitney fields is currently a first year doctoral student at rutgers university where she studies african american history , american history , and cultural history . she received a b . a . in history and american studies from the college of william and mary in 2015 . her research explores the uses of plantation burial grounds by enslaved people . drawing on testimony and nineteenth century narratives written by formerly enslaved people , she locates the grave as a space where enslaved people formed community , resisted the demands of enslavement , and reinterpreted meanings of freedom .\nryan driskell tate is a ph . d . candidate in u . s . history at rutgers . his research examines twentieth - century labor , politics , and the environment in the american west . his dissertation , \u201cthe saudi arabia of coal , \u201d is a history energy development on the northern great plains since the 1960s . he received his b . a . in honors history at hamline university in 2012 . his essays and articles on rural populism , the 1970s energy crisis , and coal strip - mining are forthcoming in 2018 .\ntom is a doctoral candidate from upper darby , pennsylvania . after attending delaware county community college , he transferred to villanova university , where he earned a b . a . ( 2009 ) and an m . a . ( 2011 ) in history . he studies twentieth century u . s . history , and his particular interests include social and political history and u . s . foreign relations . his dissertation investigates the different ways that military service in the vietnam war shaped american veterans ' ideas about their nation and its place in the world .\ntravis is a ph . d . candidate specializing in borderlands and native american history . his dissertation was researched in archives in mexico and the united states and traces the historical experiences of native peoples in diaspora in the greater southwest . a transnational study of migration and exploitation , it offers fresh insight into the experiences of native americans under spanish colonial rule in the region by analyzing sources written in an indigenous language ( nahuatl ) . he is recipient of the americas research network transnationalism fellowship as well as the rutgers university warren and beatrice susman dissertation fellowship .\njessica is a phd candidate in the areas of colonial latin america and colonial us . her interests include gender , religion , and indigenous practices of christianity . her dissertation analyzes the experiences of women in\nchristian indian\nspaces in both mexico and the united states from 1700 - 1870 . in particular , her works centers on a convent for zapotec and mixtec women in oaxaca , mexico , and the brothertown community in upstate new york , formed by members of various coastal new england tribes . she has a ba in history from the university of notre dame ( 2008 ) and a master ' s in spanish and latin american linguistic , cultural , & literary studies from nyu ( 2012 ) .\nm . hyacinth gaynair is a fourth year doctoral student in the department of history , where she studies the african diaspora / atlantic world and african - american history . she received her honours b . a . and a m . a . in history at york university in toronto , which influenced her work as a black atlantic canadian scholar of jamaican descent . inspired by a love for beef patties and protective styles , her research examines the social and cultural histories of the jamaican diaspora in the twentieth century . she particularly focuses on collective identities contextualized through memory , race , gender , identity , and citizenship . m . hyacinth gaynair is also affiliated with the rutgers advanced institute for critical caribbean studies , the rutgers center for historical analysis , and the rutgers digital humanities initiative ."]}
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to - understand monthly payments available to you .\ndownload mp3 audiobooks to your computer ( first , you ' ll need to install overdrive for windows ) . then , you can listen to those audiobooks on your computer or transfer them to a compatible mp3 player .\n@ heldengeist @ megapiemanphd @ xbox @ xboxp3 we ' d love for it to come to pc , though it ' s up to xbox on that one . september 26 , 2016\nnote : if you have a windows 8 ( or newer ) computer , you may want to check out our guide for getting started with libby ( windows 10 only ) or the overdrive app ( windows 8 / 10 ) instead .\nit ' s not immediately clear why insomniac wouldn ' t be able to do what it wants with its own franchise in the case of sunset overdrive and bringing it to pc . microsoft being the publisher likely means that it gets to call the shots about where the game is released , while insomniac could make more games in the series if it wanted to . we have followed up with microsoft in an attempt to get more details .\nwe build every velocity micro pc at our headquarters in richmond , va . our experts assemble , tune , and benchmark them all on site . we don ' t outsource and we don ' t cut corners .\nthe raptor\u2122 signature edition was designed by our founder to be the absolute fastest , most envy inducing system available . winner of dozens of awards for performance , design , and support , the signature edition is everything you could want in the ultimate computer , without a single shortcut . simply put , if you want the best , this is it . treat yourself to the new pc experience with this unparalleled pc . now featuring intel core x - series processors and x299 motherboards !\nin a separate tweet , insomniac reiterated its desire to the see the switch , noting that \u201cthe ball is in xbox ' s court on it . \u201d it\u2019s also understood that microsoft allowed insomniac to maintain rights to sunset overdrive post - launch , so long as it remained an xbox one exclusive .\ni don ' t know what the future holds ,\ninsomniac games marketing lead james stevenson said at the time .\nright now there ' s no plans for a pc version of the game . we ' re just working hard to finish up [ the xbox one version ] . we ' re going to support it post - launch and then we ' ll see what happens in the future . but there ' s no plans . we aren ' t planning a pc version or anything like that .\nwe build your pc , but you decide what runs on it . we\u2019ll never install software you don\u2019t want . we hate extra toolbars and freeware as much as you do . with velocity micro , we only install what you ask for , and not a thing more .\npc pitstop has spent an inordinate amount of money in television advertising for a simple utility aimed at novice computer users , and has followed this up by cramming virtually every reviewing source with phony reviews . the company itself maintains a variety of websites that purport to be independent but in fact give only glowing reports for the product . in addition , the company early in its history established a marketing relationship with pc world magazine . truly independent sites and even those in which you disregard the five - 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aware product , our tests of pc matic generated a number of \u201cfalse positives , \u201d which might lead an unwary consumer to delete files necessary to the operation of mission - critical software . the files identified are not malware , but their deletion will cause the programs not to load or work .\nsystem memory is used by your operating system , applications , and your hardware inside of your pc . if you have too little system memory , your computer will go to the storage device to create virtual , or paged memory pools . that is an extremely slow and inefficient method , and will lead to slow downs during games and delays in loading levels .\nwe\u2019re obsessed with perfection \u2013 there are no assembly lines here . as with all velocity micro pcs , each raptor signature edition is hand built by expert engineers , meaning every screw is turned by hand and each cable is clipped and tucked away with care . the end result is better airflow and thermal properties , translating into a more stable , longer lasting pc that\u2019s easier to service and upgrade .\nbefore we ship your system , we triple - 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45 + frames per second . this means that some of the \u201ctwitch - shooters\u201d \u2013 first - person perspective games that require quick reflexes and have a lot of action going on the screen at one time \u2013 are probably going to be played on low , and at low resolutions , in order to get the frame rate as high as possible .\nwe use only the very latest premium retail grade parts like intel x series processors , ddr4 memory , nvme hard drives , and x299 motherboards in the raptor signature edition for maximum performance and reliability . each component is hand selected and pre - qualified to provide only the most jaw dropping experience possible . that means when you make a part selection in our custom configurator , it has already been tested , verified , and approved to meet our standards .\nthe raptor\u2122 signature edition is now available in our new extended depth gx5 case . sleek , clean lines to uniquely merge aesthetics and function and create a look that fits any d\u00e9cor .\nhold up to six hard drives : the gx5\u2019s hard drive cage is in a class by itself . upgrade your hard drives thanks to a tool - 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3 times / week .\nas for what insomniac is working on now , the studio has three oculus rift games on the way , including edge of nowhere , the unspoken , and feral rites . the independent studio , which has offices in north carolina and california , is also working on a new spider - man game for playstation 4 .\nif you ' re looking for a cheap gaming laptop , or you ' re looking to add a mobile device to your digital arsenal , there are plenty of cheap laptops for gaming that are perfectly suited to delivering an entry - level experience for 3d gamers . with the advancement in processor technologies , the integration of gpus , and the increasing horsepower that can be had in an affordable computer , finding gaming laptops under 500 dollars is now a reality .\nbut while it ' s possible to find a budget gaming laptop , our research has shown that some of the best cheap laptops for gaming can be had for under 700 or 800 dollars . higher end gaming laptops can still be considered cheap , compared to just a few years ago , at around the 1500 dollar price band . at overdrivepc , we ' re focused on giving you the information you need to make a decision as to what the best solution is for your budget .\nyou can easily drag and drop gaming laptop 2016 models below for a quick spec comparison , as well as check the lowest prices and get the best discounts . be sure to scroll down for our picks for best entry - level budget laptops , and read more about what makes these computers special .\nin order to achieve this performance , there are three important components that need to be taken into consideration . anyone can max out their budget and buy the best of every category , but it takes research , that we\u2019ve done for you , to find the right mix of hardware to deliver performance in a budget laptop .\ndell has hit the sweet spot with this 15 inch gaming laptop . they\u2019ve stripped out all of the unnecessary frills and focused on building a balanced system that delivers high frame rates for an excellent price . it\u2019s our choice for\nat the heart of the system is the extremely powerful , but very affordable nvidia geforce gtx 960m . based on nvidia\u2019s maxwell architecture , this gpu also sports 4gb of fast gddr5 memory .\nthe intel core i5 - 6300hq delivers high frequencies , up to 3 . 2ghz , which is fantastic for games that like more speed , not cores . while it lacks hyperthreading , that technology is not as crucial in games , and compromises would have to be made in price or performance to move up to the core i7 .\nthe included 256gb m . 2 ssd is fast , delivering several times the performance of a traditional hard dive .\nto dual - channel memory with the addition of another 8gb stick of memory .\n. in fact , this gaming laptop is closer to 400 dollars than it is 500 ! but it\u2019s not without compromise . while most gaming laptops have a discrete , or stand - alone graphics processing unit , the 3d graphics engine is actually integrated into the cpu of this laptop . amd has a very unique product in that they own their own graphics division , radeon technologies group , as well as the cpu technology that goes into their apu products . this puts them in the unique position of delivering entry - level 3d gaming without the need for additional graphics horsepower . it\u2019s not high end , but it\u2019ll run games .\nthe dell inspiron 15 5000 series has an amd a10 - 8700p apu , rated at 1 . 8ghz with a 3 . 2ghz boost . it has two processor modules and four total cores .\nintegrated into the apu is a radeon r6 graphics core , with 6 compute units , 384 shaders , and support for the latest 3d technologies like directx 12 . it utilizes the system memory for both the cpu and the gpu .\nthe 1366\u00d7768 resolution panel is about the maximum resolution you can expect to play 3d games , so it\u2019s ok that you\u2019re not getting a crisper , 1080p panel .\nit includes a 1tb 5400rpm spinning - platter hdd for the os , but can be upgraded to an ssd , which we recommend .\nit comes with dual channel 8gb ( 2x4gb ) of ddr3 memory , which also delivers the bandwidth the apu needs to deliver maximum frame rates .\ngpu \u2013 the graphics processing unit is going to be the make - or - break starting point for a gaming laptop . this is the chip that is primarily responsible for displaying the images you see in a game . it does all the lighting , handles the complex characters , and brings environmental effects to life in a realistic manner . given the makeup of today\u2019s hardware technology found in the gpu and cpu , and the way games take advantage of that technology , the gpu is currently the most important component when choosing a good gaming laptop\nnvidia currently designs and builds some of the most popular mobile gpus . their primary gaming brand is geforce . you\u2019ll find geforce gtx chips in many popular gaming laptops . these chips range from entry - level to super - premium . typically , a mid - range gpu , like the 960m , is good enough to run most modern games on medium to high quality levels and 1080p resolutions . when paired with gddr5 memory , and at least 2gb , you\u2019ll get the most out of the chip . gpus paired with ddr3 memory , especially those equipped with less than 2gb , are not going to provide anything beyond a low detail setting experience at 720p resolution , at best .\ncurrently , both amd and nvidia are in the middle of launching new mobile graphics solutions at the high end that will bring increased power and efficiency to the market . we\u2019re excited to see how they play out , and will be reporting on any new laptops that may come out with the mid - range , more affordable versions as they happen .\ncpu \u2013 the cpu actually plays second fiddle to the gpu . the central processing unit is a general purpose computational device . it handles the housework , and feeds the gpu the information it needs to create the 3d environment you see on your screen . it also handles getting information from your hard drive , putting it in memory , and also communicating with the various components in your laptop to ensure that your inputs from your mouse and keyboard are handled appropriately , as well as manage devices like your network card .\nintel currently leads the market in processor design and manufacturing . their flagship technology for consumers , the core brand , is sold in everything from laptops , to tablets , servers , and workstations . for affordable gaming laptops , we stick with the core i5 variants . these chips hit the best price to performance ratio that you\u2019re going to find . what it lacks from the i7 , hyperthreading , it doesn\u2019t need . it provides you with four cores , and high frequencies . it\u2019s just right .\nmemory \u2013 there\u2019s two types of memory ( not to be confused with storage , that comes in the form of a hard drive , more on that later ) \u2013 gpu memory and system memory . gpu memory on a discrete ( add - in card , not integrated into the cpu ) gpu will sit on the board itself . there are several types of gpu memory . listed from slowest to fastest they are : gddr3 , gddr5 , gddr5x , and hbm / hbm2 .\nsystem memory comes in two flavors for consumers , today . ddr3 and ddr4 . while ddr4 does not bring any revolutionary technology to market , it does increase frequency and decrease power consumption , which is always the goal of new hardware . however , it\u2019s expensive . a well - balanced gaming laptop under $ 1000 will mostly likely have a low - voltage variant of system memory called ddrl , which has some of the lower voltage characteristics of ddr4 . however , the frequency increases on ddr4 have not yet materialized at their current speeds . time will tell on that .\nstorage \u2013 there\u2019s two types of storage devices for gaming laptops , and that\u2019s mechanical or solid state . mechanical drives , with spinning platters and mechanical read heads , have been around since the 50\u2019s . yup , the 50\u2019s . the\u2019ve gotten smaller , faster , and hold more data , but the concept has been the same . over the past 10 years , however , a new technology that was once only found in very high end pcs is now cheap enough to be found in many gaming laptop configurations . that is the solid state drive . without any moving parts , and made up of stacks of memory that still retain data when they don\u2019t have power , an ssd is sometimes the most visceral difference in performance a person will witness when coming off a mechanical drive . it really is something to see . always get an ssd if it\u2019s in the budget .\nit\u2019s important to go into a purchase for an affordable laptop that you intend to game on with a reasonable set of expectations . you will not be able to crank all of the details to max . if that\u2019s what you want , you\u2019ll need to spend a bit more . but what we\u2019re trying to find is the best performance , at the best price , that can also make sure that you just have fun on your gaming laptop .\nmany popular tournament games , like dota 2 however , can be played with the details turned slightly up , due to the lower stress put on the systems lower - 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{"id": 55789, "summary": [{"text": "flood re is a levy and pool system in the united kingdom , which replaced the statement of principles agreed between the government and insurance companies to provide flood insurance coverage to domestic properties deemed at significant risk of flooding ( this is generally defined as no worse than a 1.3 % or 1 in 75 annual probability of flooding ) .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "it is estimated that it will ultimately cover the most at risk 2 % , or 250,000 homes , though the centre for climate change economics and policy suggest 370,000 homes are eligible . ", "topic": 28}], "title": "flood re", "paragraphs": ["there is more detail on how flood re was designed and operates on our background page , flood re explained .\ncopyright \u00a9 flood re . flood re limited is registered in england and wales ( 08670444 ) . flood re is authorised by the prudential regulation authority and regulated by the prudential regulation authority and financial conduct authority ( frn 706046 )\nflood re has been set up to help those households who live in a flood risk area find affordable home insurance .\ninsurance companies are able to pass on the flood risk element of eligible home insurance policies to flood re . flood re charges the insurers a premium for each policy , based on the property\u2019s council tax band .\nto see in full which properties are eligible for the flood re scheme please click here .\nflood re is , essentially , insurance for insurance companies . this means that when a homeowner makes a flood claim , the insurer can pay out to the customer , and flood re will then reimburse the insurer .\nbrendan mccafferty , chief executive of flood re , said its introduction should make flood cover more affordable and accessible over time .\nflood re will continue to add the names of brands to the list as soon as they become able to provide insurance to householders which are likely to include the benefits of flood re .\na list of the insurers using flood re is regularly updated on the flood re website and there is an online broker finding service provided by the british insurance brokers association ( biba ) .\nno . flood re will only reinsure properties where the build was completed prior to january 2009 .\nflood re charges insurers a fixed premium for flood risks passed to it , based on a property\u2019s council tax band . in addition , flood re charges an insurer an excess of only \u00a3250 per policy . to cover the shortfall between the estimated cost of flood damage and the new , lower premiums and excesses , insurers pay flood re a combined total levy of \u00a3180m per year .\nin 2039 the flood re scheme will end and there will be a free market for flood risk insurance . there will be a review at least every 5 years to assess flood re\u2019s progress in managing a transition to this free market , which may consider the premium charged for each policy and the levy charged by flood re to uk home insurers .\nflood re welcomes the news that the secondary legislation that defines how flood re will operate has today been laid before parliament by the secretary of state for the environment , food and rural affairs , elizabeth truss .\nhere is some further information about flood re and its background , what\u2019s covered and why and funding issues .\nflood re is a new way to help people who live in flood risk areas get affordable home insurance . it launched on april 4th 2016 .\nflood re also offers insurers an excess per policy of \u00a3250 . although flood re has no control over the way insurers set the excesses for individual customers , this mechanism should benefit people living in areas at risk of flooding .\nflood re is planned to be in place until 2039 . as well as helping to enable home insurance to remain affordable in areas at risk of flooding , flood re also has a role to help manage a transition to home insurance prices that fully reflect flood risk . this means that people benefiting from flood re need to become more aware of their flood risk and , if possible , take action to reduce it .\nlaunched on april 4 , 2016 , flood re aims to give homeowners in high flood - risk areas more options when it comes to protecting their properties .\nplease note that flood re is not responsible for setting prices or the terms of a home insurance policy as this is at the discretion of each insurer . in publishing the list , flood re is not acting as an introducer , administrator or intermediary for household insurance policies . flood re does not sell home insurance , recommend particular brands or provide advice .\nflood re is a scheme that gives households at high risk of flooding access to affordable insurance . all insurers who offer home and contents cover pay into an annual pot of \u00a3180 million and any claims against flood damage from policies eligible for flood re will be drawn from there .\n76 . ministers concede that flood re constitutes a\nnovel approach ,\nwith many details still to be worked through with the industry , including the relationship between flood re and parliament . flood re , rather than ministers , would be directly accountable to parliament for its operations , with ministers remaining accountable for overall flood insurance policy . the government proposes introducing a\nbespoke scrutiny , administrative and regulatory arrangement\nfor flood re since this would avoid the scheme ' s funding being considered tax and therefore public expenditure . [\n70 . the committee received evidence from richfords fire and flood proposing a variation on the flood re model ; ' flood re mutual ' under which a levy on all insurers offering household insurance would be pooled to fund reinsurance and pay out for areas with a greater than 1 - in - 75 year flood risk . [\nthe launch of the flood re scheme is the result of the government working closely with the insurance industry to make affordable flood insurance available to households across the uk .\nit is great news that flood re is now open for business . it is fantastic step forward - making flood insurance affordable for people regardless of where they live .\n\u201cwe , the government and the abi recognised this lack of competition in the market and that\u2019s where the idea of flood re - a not - for - profit re - insurer - first came from . \u201d\nin the event of a huge flood event , which led to a national emergency , the government would step in if the money in the flood re scheme was insufficient .\nthese agreements did not address the affordability of the home insurance provided , however , and so the insurance companies and the government worked together to develop a different way of dealing with flood insurance . they decided on a \u2018flood re - insurance\u2019 scheme \u2013 known as flood re \u2013 to help support households at highest flood risk . an important part of the flood re scheme is to provide information to consumers about how to increase their understanding of their level of flood risk and how they can take action to reduce that risk .\nthe introduction of flood re means you have peace of mind that , even after a flood claim , you should still be able to find insurance with affordable premiums and excesses .\nsix months after launching on 4 april 2016 53 , 000 home insurance policies are now backed by flood re , benefiting customers in high flood risk areas all over the uk .\nthe cost per household premium per year is cited in the government ' s consultation on flood re as being \u00a310 . 50 per year\nthe list below shows brands that are currently able to provide insurance to householders which are likely to include the benefits of flood re .\n\u201cthe customer never gets involved directly with flood re , their relationship is always directly with insurers , \u201d bostock adds . \u201cwe , as insurers , will always pass on any savings to the customer from their eligibility for flood re cover , and that is all determined by the level of flood risk for that property .\nonly people who live in flood risk areas will benefit from flood re , and even then it will depend on how much you pay for the flooding part of your home insurance .\nthrough the scheme , flood insurance for those at the highest risk of flooding starts at \u00a3210 ( council tax band a ) with the excess charged by flood re set at \u00a3250 .\nthere are many specialist catastrophe reinsurers around the world such as swiss re and munich re . these companies have specialists who calculate the probabilities of time scale over which these catastrophes occur .\nthe abi has comes up with the idea of flood re , which is an emergency fund that would pay out claims related to flooding .\nhere is flood re\u2019s first transition plan , published on schedule , in february 2016 , three months after the secondary legislation passed through parliament .\nhomeowners will not have to deal with flood re directly and should not have to do anything differently when it comes to making a claim .\nflood re is a success story of how government can work with industry to bring real changes that will benefit hundreds of thousands of households .\nthe flood re scheme was not designed to cover small and medium enterprises ( smes ) . the focus of the scheme has always been purely residential , enabling homeowners to protect their own homes . flood re is aware of a new commercial insurance scheme launched by the british insurance brokers\u2019 association ( \u201cbiba\u201d ) which may be able to assist smes which are not eligible for the flood re scheme . details can be obtained from biba .\nworse , cccep note that far from alleviating the problem , the flood re scheme may actually make things worse . for example , mortgage providers and developers profit from building properties on flood plains , and while an uninsurable property cannot be mortgaged , flood re provides low cost insurance to the otherwise uninsurable . cccep\u2019s response emphasises that mortgage providers and developers should also contribute to reducing flood risks .\n\u201claying the secondary legislation is a highly significant milestone on the path to the establishment of flood re . it marks the completion of negotiations with government , allowing the legislative process to be completed after the election , and is the result of many months of very detailed work between flood re , the industry and government . the regulations provide the certainty necessary to allow us to move into the build and test phases of flood re\u2019s development .\ninsurers are still in control of pricing for overall home insurance . flood re charges a fixed premium per policy to insurers , relating to the flood element of the policies transferred to flood re . these premiums are lower than would be the case if the flood risks were fully taken into account , as contributions to the costs come from a statutory levy on all home insurers in the uk .\nflood re does not set prices for home insurance , but gives insurers the opportunity of passing to it the flood risk element of a home insurance policy ( buildings and contents ) at a premium that is capped , depending on the council tax band of the property . it is up to an insurer to decide whether they wish to pass the flood risk element of the cover to flood re .\n\u201cthe reason for the 2009 cut - off is to encourage responsible construction - the introduction of flood re shouldn\u2019t be seen as a way of opening up areas to build upon in flood plains . \u201d\nflood re accepts the ceding of policies covering tenants\u2019 possessions and contents of rented properties subject to the usual eligibility criteria , which can be found here .\nin simple terms , a wider choice of insurers and lower premiums for those at risk of flood damage or who\u2019ve made a similar claim before . these are the people who , bostock says , will benefit the most from flood re because \u201cthey\u2019re the ones who , at the moment , will almost always be on the \u2018declined\u2019 list\u201d . the determination of \u2018high risk\u2019 does differ from insurer to insurer though , and isn\u2019t a decision made by flood re .\nflood re replaces a previous agreement between the government and members of the association of british insurers ( abi ) , which guaranteed flood insurance for high - risk properties . it also had a few drawbacks .\n] however , the government states that these arrangements\noffer parliament less control and less insight into flood re ' s operations\nthan if the scheme were treated as part of the public sector . flood re would also be likely to be classed as state aid and would need european commission approval . [\nflood re is partly subsidised by a tax levied on all insurers that offer home insurance in the uk . flood re does not regulate if or how insurers choose to pass on this tax to their customers . it is therefore possible that an insurer will choose to spread the costs across even those policies within their portfolio that do not include high flood risk .\n] the association told us that under flood re policies for these properties would be charged at a set price , according to council tax band . it estimated that in a free market premiums for a home in a high risk area would be around \u00a31 , 400 as opposed to around \u00a3750 under flood re . [\n74 . the government acknowledges that flood re does not achieve\nthe level of value for money normally required of government policies\nsince the costs of flood re , including the necessary reinsurance contract , are expected to be greater than its economic benefits . a ministerial direction would be required before implementation can proceed . [\nthe flood re scheme is simple . customers will buy home insurance as normal but the extra insurance costs associated with a high risk of flooding will be passed on to flood re - to be funded by a levy on the insurance industry . other home insurance customers will not see their bills rise as a result .\n\u201cflood re will make a difference in people being able to afford the right cover . there are areas of the country that very few insurers will touch because it\u2019s too big a risk but we , as an industry , have an obligation to ensure those people are protected . flood re will help with that . \u201d\nthe proposed model creates a reinsurance pool called flood re to which insurers may cede the worst flood insurance risks . this way an insurer can retain only the risks it considers of commercial value in its own portfolio . flood re acts as a reinsurer that takes on only the very worst risks , removing them from the market and saving those in high - risk households the high premiums they would otherwise have to pay for flood insurance .\nwe reported back in january that this winter\u2019s floods had hit businesses particularly badly , and many weren\u2019t covered by insurance because it was too expensive . while flood re , which came into force in april , offers affordable flood insurance for homeowners , businesses aren\u2019t covered . but sustained pressure from interest groups led to a u turn on this and so we now await \u2018flood re 2\u2019 .\nof the eligible households in the uk , we expect around 350 , 000 to benefit from the effects of flood re over time . that\u2019s 2 % of eligible households . people won\u2019t be dealing with flood re directly , they\u2019ll still be buying their insurance as usual . insurers will be well prepared to deal with customer enquiries .\nfor the avoidance of doubt , flood re will only cover contents and fixtures and fittings that relate to the residential part of any mixed use premises . we would not expect appliances and trade tools used solely for business purposes ( such as dog grooming appliances or hairdressing tools ) to be covered by flood re\u2019s definition of \u201ccontents\u201d .\nfour broad ways to address the availability and affordability of flood insurance have been considered . there are no easy options to deliver affordable flood insurance and all involve a degree of cost . however , following extensive discussions the government has reached a headline agreement with the association of british insurers on a proposed way forward . this will focus on delivering the abi\u2019s proposed \u201cflood re\u201d reinsurance pool for high risk households . a memorandum of understanding on flood re is being published alongside this consultation , with further details provided in this document . i would welcome your views on flood re as the leading proposal at this stage .\nwe then take responsibility for that part of your policy and if you make a valid claim on your insurance we\u2019ll reimburse the insurer from the central flood re fund .\nthere has been a temporary \u2018memorandum of understanding\u2019 in place in the interim , but this has to be replaced by a definitive solution that will be titled \u2018flood re\u2019 .\none of the biggest criticisms of the new flood re scheme , which came into force earlier in the year , is that it doesn\u2019t cover small businesses . we\u2019ve written lots over the last few years about this : flood re has been introduced to provide affordable flood insurance for properties in high - risk areas , but it excludes businesses , buy - to - let properties and new builds .\njames dalton , director of general insurance policy , association of british insurers said : \u201cflood re shows the insurance industry\u2019s commitment to making sure affordable home insurance is accessible , even to those at high flood risk . insurers have invested substantial time and money on the development of flood re so it\u2019s encouraging to see that only six months in there are already 50 , 000 households benefitting . flood re\u2019s benefits will continue to expand over time and we would encourage those who haven\u2019t done so already to shop around to see how the new competitive market can help them . \u201d\nflood re makes no difference to how you purchase your home insurance , whether that\u2019s through a price comparison site , directly from an insurer or through a broker . once you have purchased your policy you will always deal with your own insurer even if you need to make a claim . you do not need to contact flood re directly .\nup to half a million households in high flood risk areas now have access to affordable flood insurance as flood re has officially opened for business . following the final green light from the prudential regulatory authority ( pra ) , the world - first scheme is now accepting policies from insurers .\nyes , flood re has purchased its own reinsurance and holds reserves and capital so that it can fully cover all claims in at least 99 . 5 % of years .\nflood re requires insurers to meet all of the eligibility requirements , in good faith . the scheme is designed to assist homeowners most at risk of flooding , not businesses or properties being rented out for commercial gain . flood re\u2019s own reinsurance is based on the same eligibility criteria so it is important that only eligible risks are ceded to us .\nthe government and the association of british insurers agreed on a way to allow for affordable insurance in areas affected by flooding . this is known as ' flood re ' .\ninformation about the role of the flood risk strategy team , policies and strategies the council has , the flood risk asset register , and plans to invest in flood risk infrastructure .\nflood re is not a home insurer itself \u2013 instead it works behind the scenes with existing insurance companies . flood re helps insurers offer more affordable flood insurance to those in areas at risk of flooding . it will mean people can shop around more easily to find policies with more affordable premiums and excesses . the scheme will develop over time so people should find they have even more choice in the future .\njames dalton , general director of the association of british insurers , said there was no rush to take action today , as the \u201cbenefits of flood re will develop over time\u201d .\nflood re makes no difference to the way customers themselves buy their home insurance . all claims continue to be handled by the insurance companies themselves , and insurers continue to set the premiums they charge to their customers , taking into account the flood re premium and other important factors ( such as the risks of fire , theft , subsidence and other costs ) . as a result of the flood re scheme , there is now greater choice of home insurance policies for customers at risk of flooding and those policies should be more affordable .\nyou\u2019ll probably notice little to no difference in the way you take out an insurance policy . flood re will just work in the background to enable insurers to offer more competitive deals , and give homeowners more choices on both contents and buildings insurance . part of the overall premium you pay will go towards the flood re pot \u2013 but that\u2019s about it .\nit seems that things are on track for what could be called flood re 2 . according to recent reports , a new scheme to extend flood re to cover businesses is likely to be launched in the autumn . it\u2019s not good news for all businesses : it seems that only smaller businesses will be covered , but precise details have not yet been announced .\nsix months on from launch , consumers in high flood risk areas are taking the opportunity to access more affordable flood cover .\npart of the flood re scheme includes providing information to people about how to increase their understanding of their level of flood risk and where they can find information about taking action to reduce their risk , where possible . flood re will only operate for 25 years , allowing time for the government , local authorities , insurers and communities to become better prepared for flooding . this could mean , for example , making use of effective land planning , sustainable drainage , sustainable development and effective flood risk management .\ninsurers remain responsible for pricing and deciding how best to pass on the benefits of lower premiums and excesses charged by flood re to customers . for further information on the funding structure click here\nfloods minister th\u00e9r\u00e8se coffey said : \u201cthousands of families will have peace of mind this winter and in the future as they benefit from affordable flood insurance to protect their homes thanks to flood re . if the worst happens , this support will be invaluable .\nflooding is devastating . nothing can take away the distress it causes . but affordable flood insurance will help people get back on their feet more quickly and secure their futures . so the government and the insurance industry have worked together to establish flood re to provide affordable excesses and premiums for people in flood effected homes .\naccording to the annual report , just over 1 . 25 million policies have been backed by flood re in this first year . it\u2019s really good to hear that four out of five householders with previous flood claims have seen a reduction of over 50 per cent in the price of available quotes for their flood insurance .\nwhere information has been provided , you can find out more about how they are each using the flood re scheme and where you can get a quote by using the contact details noted below .\nfrom monday , house insurers will be able to pass on the flood risk of the policy to flood re . the householder would have the price of the flood element of their policy fixed according to the home\u2019s council tax band . a homeowner in band awould pay \u00a3210 a year for buildings and contents flood cover , rising to \u00a31 , 200 a year for a large band h residence .\nwe\u2019re helping the insurance industry to offer affordable insurance to everyone owning or living in eligible properties that may be prone to flooding .\nflood re was developed following government intervention after insurers said they were no longer prepared to offer universal flood cover . billions of pounds have been paid out by the industry in recent years following a series of devastating flooding events , particularly in the north of england .\nministers concede that they must publish further details on these issues . these must be provided urgently so that parliament can scrutinise fully both the flood re scheme proposals and the measures in the water bill .\nflood re , which claims to be a world first , received the final go ahead from financial regulators last week , and on monday will start accepting the first premiums and offering cover to householders .\nmy home was previously used for residential purposes and then used as an office . i am now returning it to be a domestic property and live in it . will i qualify for flood re ?\n] this appears to produce a higher average cost per household than flood re . the abi questioned whether a method similar to that used by noah , such as the richfords model , which cedes flood risk into a mutual pool could guarantee to maintain affordable premiums . [\nthere remain a number of aspects of flood re that need to be agreed with parliament , the industry and the european commission . for this reason , the government also intends to use the water bill to seek powers to allow us to regulate the industry to deliver affordable flood insurance should flood re prove unworkable or fail to achieve our goals . your views on this alternative option are also invited , including in relation to how it might work if it were to be needed .\none of the key gripes about flood re , which was launched earlier in the year , was that it only offered affordable flood insurance for residential properties . this was put into particular focus by the winter floods of 2015 and 2016 , when so many businesses were hit .\nflood re would be a major undertaking for uk insurers and the work insurers have undertaken to get here reflects the industry ' s desire to cover flood risk at an affordable price in the face of the increasing flood threat in the uk . the hard work now begins for both sides if we are to make this vision a reality .\nthere is also a strategic flood risk assessment for land use planning purposes that contains detailed flood risk maps and advice about what types of land uses may not be suitable in certain locations due to flood risk and where flood risk mitigation measures may be needed to make a development safe .\nthe flood re pooled fund will be in place for a minimum of 25 years although the total of the levy due , which has been set by an independent actuary , will be reviewed every five years .\n64 . the focus of evidence to us was on two main approaches\u0097 ' flood re ' and ' noah ' ( modified to ' flood mu ' ) . much media focus has been on the former ; a model proposed by the abi . however , representatives of the insurance and reinsurance industry presented arguments to us on the merits of alternative models , including the noah / flood mu model , and flood re mutual proposed by richfords fire and flood , discussed below . media reports indicate a high level of disagreement within the sector over the best way forward . and no model garnered universal support from witnesses to this inquiry . [\ncustomers should continue to buy their home insurance in the same way as before and all the contact will be directly with their chosen insurer . if a customer needs to make a claim , they should contact their insurance company directly . flood re works \u2018behind the scenes\u2019 with the insurance company , to reimburse them for any payments they make to their customers and so there is no need for homeowners to contact flood re directly .\nthrough flood re , those living in high risk areas will see their insurance premiums set at affordable levels - according to their council tax band - while the same customers currently face insurance bills totalling thousands of pounds .\nonly properties that were built , as evidenced by the council tax register , prior to january 2009 are eligible for the scheme . however , flood re is aware of certain instances where a build had been completed in 2008 and the dwelling was used as residential premises , but a council tax band was not issued until 2009 due to a delay in administrative proceedings . in such cases , flood re will accept these premises provided that the owner can show to flood re\u2019s satisfaction that they lived in the premises , using them as their home , prior to january 2009 . this can be evidenced , for example , through furnishing a utility bill .\nthis week we joined a group of mps and stakeholders , including the leasehold knowledge partnership , british insurance brokers association ( biba ) , and residential landlords association , for a meeting with the flood minister , dr th\u00e9r\u00e8se coffey mp , to discuss how the introduction of flood re is impacting excluded groups ( leasehold property , smes , private landlords , etc ) . there has always been significant dissatisfaction on our part that , whilst flood re is a positive development overall , it has left some groups outside the scheme , and possibly finding it even more difficult to get flood cover .\nexcesses for policies that fall into the flood re category will be capped at \u00a3250 for flood damage ( currently they can run into thousands ) , and total premiums are calculated on a property\u2019s council tax band . all costs to customers remain at the discretion of the individual insurers , though .\n75 . provisions are included in the water bill to enable direct regulation of the insurance market if flood re\ndoes not deliver what we need and insurers are otherwise unable to keep prices at affordable levels\n. [\nto help improve this situation and make home insurance accessible to as many people as possible , the insurance sector set up flood re along with the government . it is the first scheme of its kind in the world .\nthe team ' s primary responsibilities are to prepare and monitor the local flood risk management strategy , build and maintain the flood risk asset register and manage the council ' s programme of flood and coastal erosion risk management work .\nflood re is intended to make affordable insurance available to owners of property identified as flood - prone by the environment agency . it involves an industry - backed levy to support insurers in covering those most at risk from flooding . all uk insurers will pay into this pool to create a fund which will then be used to pay flood - related claims in high - risk areas .\nyes . dwellings which form part of a single mixed - use property can be eligible for buildings / combined cover if the dwelling has its own council tax band and does not attract business rates . examples include b & bs and homes where incidental business activity takes place . however , flood re can only accept policies that fulfil the definition of a \u201chome insurance policy\u201d , where such policies are not being treated differently to non - flood re ceded policies .\n\u201crsa has been involved from the point flood re was first proposed , which was about three years ago , shortly before the statement of principles was due to expire in july 2013 , \u201d he says . \u201cthere\u2019s been lots of complexity involved , at all points in the process - insurers , consumers and flood re itself . insurers\u2019 information systems needed to be fully updated and there were changes needed throughout the industry , the pra ( prudential regulation authority ) .\none problem with extending flood re\u2019s reach , according to its chief executive , is that the government and insurers still use language which is difficult to understand , leaving consumers confused about risks and what is available . he\u2019s advised them to check the flood re website to see which insurance providers are now participating and to find out more . and the association of british insurers has advised people to shop around to see how this more competitive market can help them .\nthe flood re scheme also helps people to better understand their level of flood risk and explains how they can take action to reduce their risk , where possible . the scheme is intended to operate for 25 years , allowing time for the government , local authorities , insurers and communities to work together to improve flood preparedness . this could mean , for example , making use of effective land planning , sustainable drainage , sustainable development and effective flood - risk management .\nhowever , the government ' s announcement raises many questions about the operation of flood re , in particular how the scheme will be accountable to ministers and parliament , and how taxpayers ' interests will be protected in the event of an extreme flood event requiring funding beyond the capacity of the scheme . it is unclear who will bear the costs from such a 1 in 200 year flood event .\nthe reason for maintaining 2009 as the cut - off point is to ensure continuity with the statement of principles which did not apply to properties built after 1st january of that year . flood re should incentivise rigorous and responsible planning decisions .\nno . flood re will only reimburse insurers for damage done to contents located in the dwelling affected by the flood in question . this is because the definition of \u201ccontents\u201d relates to the \u201cdwelling\u201d in which they are located and the purpose of the scheme is to help protect homes at risk of flooding and their contents .\nas well as finding out what your existing insurer can offer it\u2019s a good idea to shop around , as the existence of flood re should , over time , mean you have more choice of affordable flood cover , even if you are at high flood risk . comparison websites may not be the best way to do this if your home is at flood risk . these sites generally suit people with standard needs and insuring a property at flood risk may be best done by dealing directly with an insurer or insurance broker so they can consider your individual circumstances .\nflood re would be funded by premiums paid on policies that cover high risk homes and the extra cost that goes on to normal policies to cross - subsidise the riskier policies \u2013 which works out at \u00a38 per policy according to abi calculations .\nflood re will cover policies on those properties where it can be proven that the property had been built and used as a private , residential property ( i . e not a business or an office ) prior to 1 st january 2009 .\ndespite that , plenty of insurers have been keen to quickly move customers on to the scheme . axa said last week that it was contacting all customers in flood risk areas who had bought a policy since january to encourage them to cancel it and move to a new , flood re - backed policy - penalty - free .\nthe cost of paying claims for widespread flood damage will be significantly reduced for insurers because the risk will now be spread across the entire industry . insurers will pay a levy to flood re , based on their total market share , and that will go into a \u00a3180m annual pot to effectively act as an insurance scheme for insurers .\ncraig monks , rsa\u2019s home claims functional leader and national events coordinator , has been dealing with flood claims for the past 22 years and says the introduction of flood re will have a very real impact for people who live in high - risk areas because it will take away some of the worry that comes with sorting out adequate cover .\nit\u2019s hard to believe that flood re has been in operation for over a year , and it has just issued its first annual report . this government - backed scheme , which we\u2019ve written about many times , was launched in 2016 after years of wrangling and is designed to provide affordable flood insurance for properties in high - risk areas .\nflood re is the first scheme of its kind in the world and is a highly complex undertaking . the laying of the regulations is an important step towards enabling affordable insurance to be available for those households and families most at risk of flooding . \u201d\nthis added to the momentum for something to be introduced which would extend the reach of flood re ( we wrote about this a couple of months ago ) . so now biba should be congratulated for sticking to its promises and finding a solution . and this doesn\u2019t just apply to businesses : it will also offer flood cover for rented properties .\nunless a new agreement is reached , insurers will no longer guarantee to offer flood cover . this could mean that upward of 200 , 000 properties will be uninsurable for flood .\n73 . flood re would only operate for a limited time ; it would be withdrawn within 20 - 25 years . whilst stating that an immediate move to a free market would cause\nsignificant hardship for many households\n, the government wished to see a\ntransition to a free market for flood insurance so that flood risk is accurately reflected in prices and the right incentives are in place to manage the risk of flooding\n. [\n] on the same day , defra launched a public consultation on how the government intended to move forward . insurers agreed to continue to meet their commitments under the statement of principles until such time as a new model , flood re , could begin operating . [\nbrendan mccafferty chief executive of flood re , said : \u201csix months after launch we are pleased with the progress that has been made . those customers with the 53 , 000 policies backed by flood re are now able to access more affordable cover , having previously been , in many cases , locked out of the market . the environment agency says that millions of people across the country are at risk of flooding and these people now have peace of mind that if the worst happens they will be able to benefit in future .\nbut however effective flood re 2 turns out to be , it won\u2019t help if businesses haven\u2019t got the correct insurance in the first place . a business insurance expert has recently written about what to consider when buying commercial insurance , which can be summarised as follows :\nthose people who pay higher premiums as a result of their home having flooded can expect their home insurance to become more affordable . this is due to a combination of insurers being able to pass the flood risk to flood re , and the policyholder now being able to shop around in a more competitive market that may have been closed to them previously .\nthis represents a 1 . 3 % chance of a flood event occurring in any one year\nfirstly , the new scheme for affordable flood insurance , flood re , has now been in operation for six months and apparently 53 , 000 properties have been protected through it , which is great . and having started with 16 insurers , there are now 41 providing cover to high - risk properties under the scheme . but there\u2019s still a long way to go , with an estimated 350 , 000 homes which could benefit from more affordable flood insurance .\n\u201cconsumers should check the flood re website to see which insurers are signed up , speak to their current insurer and be prepared to shop around . when buying a policy , they should make sure it is the best one for them , not just the cheapest . \u201d\ngetting to this stage has required compromise by both sides , and there remain issues that need to be overcome ,\nhe said .\ninsurers and the government are now working towards a shared vision , with flood re as the government ' s preferred choice .\nthe government\u2019s aim is that flood re should be introduced to provide protection for the most at risk properties . over 20 - 25 years , premiums will be allowed to gradually rise to market level while flood prevention measures continue to be taken , to bring insurance costs down to a reasonable level . but as the cccep report notes , flood risk is rising , losses are increasing , and there is no detailed explanation of how the scheme will be phased out .\nwhen flood re ends , it is anticipated that there will be a system for home insurance prices that will be based more accurately on the kind of flood risks each household actually faces ( known as \u2018risk reflective pricing\u2019 ) . there is , therefore , an incentive for homeowners , local authorities and the government to take action to try and mitigate the effects of flooding .\n] the company considered that reinsurance had a key role to play in managing flood re ' s ' survivability ' ( the ability to meet its obligations ) and ' sustainability ' ( the ability to survive and trade after an event ) . reinsurance achieved this through substantially reducing both the probability of failure and the volatility of results . the company ' s early estimates were that flood re ' s ability to pay out for a single catastrophic event would be some \u00a32 billion ,\nfar in excess\nof the scheme ' s estimated premium income . [\nnow the two sides have struck a deal that means a not - for - profit fund - called flood re - will be built up from a levy charged on insurers to cover the cost of insuring these homes . in the meantime the current arrangements will remain in place .\nanother problem that cccep highlights is that a scheme like flood re sends the wrong message to the insurance market , homeowners and local authorities . the statement of principles , the agreement between the insurance industry and the government following the particularly severe floods in 2007 entails that the government continue to invest in flood defences . it is vital this continues , but by providing guaranteed reinsurance for the porperties most at risk , the sense of urgency to build flood protection measures is reduced .\ni rent a property in a flood risk area . can i get still get contents insurance ?\nmore information on both of these documents is available on the local flood risk management strategy page .\n67 . however , flood re has been criticised by some in the insurance and reinsurance industry . insurance company marsh ltd suggested that the model would create perverse incentives for homes in high - risk areas not to manage their flood risk and for developers to build in such areas , prices would rise excessively as tariffs would not be contested , and reinsurance costs would be substantial . [\nthe flood re scheme is designed to help people who buy the buildings or contents insurance for properties which are at risk of flooding , providing they own and live in them . there is also a rule meaning you won\u2019t be eligible if your property was built after january 1st 2009 .\nbut according to some recent press reports , there may be some good news for small businesses around the corner . as we wrote in may , the industry has been looking at introducing a \u2018flood re 2\u2019 to cover small businesses , and this is likely to be launched later this month .\n72 . after we finished taking evidence , on 27 june , the government launched a six week public consultation on its proposal to adopt the flood re model under which up to 500 , 000 high risk households could benefit by paying\nsignificantly less for their insurance than they might otherwise\n. the model would also constrain the excesses that could be imposed on households at high flood risk . [\nthe establishment of flood re has enabled insurers to offer competitive premiums and lower excesses to high flood risk homes across the uk . six months after launch , the number of insurance providers signed up to support the scheme is now at 41 , a 156 % rise from the 16 which were on board on 4 april . those 41 insurance providers represent 90 % of the overall home insurance market .\nthe government and others agreed with us that the flood insurance statement of principles established in 2000 had become unsustainable and that a new approach was needed to help households at risk of flood obtain affordable flood insurance . the statement was only ever intended to be a temporary measure and restricted customer choice as insurers only had commitments to their existing customers , and new insurers could decide to whom they offered flood insurance .\nmap of small to medium sized flood alleviation works ( pdf 7 . 79mb opens in new window )\nany changes that may be needed at each five year review will reflect the need for the transition to risk reflective premiums over flood re\u2019s 25 year existence . any changes that are considered necessary will be discussed with and approved by the secretary of state and effected through a change in the current legislation .\n66 . flood reinsurance is a key aspect of the model . reinsurance company , aon benfield , which has been working with the abi on the details of flood re , noted that all insurance companies in the uk buy some form of reinsurance protection for their property exposures ( risks ) which provides\na robust , proven , and well regulated mechanism for transferring risk and protecting insurers ' financial positions\n. [\n\u201cthere was some discussion about whether to include small and medium enterprises but , on balance , it was decided affordable cover already exists for businesses . flood re is to protect homeowners , \u201d he explains . \u201cthat\u2019s also the reason blocks of flats and leasehold properties are excluded , unless they are owner - occupied .\nno . in line with its transition plan , flood re is currently carrying out research into the relative value and effectiveness of resilience measures and will report separately on its findings in due course . in the meanwhile , in accordance with the terms of the treaty , flood re will not indemnify insurers for resilient repair . the definitions of \u201closs\u201d and \u201cflood risk element\u201d currently preclude claims payments covering betterment for the purpose of potential resilient repair . therefore , flood re will only indemnify insurers for the cost of like for like repairs and will not follow the fortunes of underlying policies even if they allow for betterment as a standard term . any payments made to an insured above the cost of like for like repairs will be borne by the insurer . for the avoidance of doubt , where building work has to be completed to a higher standard due to a change in laws or regulations , then such build difference will not be considered \u201cbetterment\u201d , provided it is the insurer\u2019s normal practice to indemnify such cost within a new - for - old cover ."]}
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", "topic": 7}], "title": "aden ( company )", "paragraphs": ["have questions regarding this company profile ? get detailed company information on thomson reuters business development mena .\nma\u2019aden wa\u2019ad al - shamal phosphate company signs sr18 . 9 billion financing facilities for wa\u2019ad al - shamal\nma ' aden ' s gold and base metals business is carried out through ma ' aden gold and base metals company ( mgbm ) , a wholly owned subsidiary of ma ' aden .\ndr . klaus aden is the \u201ca\u201d in lab & company \u2014 co - founder and managing partner at the d\u00fcsseldorf office since 2002 . prior to founding lab & company , klaus aden was a partner of major german and international consultancy companies .\nfounded in 1997 , aden services is a multinational facility management services company providing facility maintenance , catering , security and technical assistance .\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 ) .\n14 august 2014 \u2013 chinese high level delegation visited port of aden , chinese delegation was chaired by mr . chin lin , the commercial counselor in the ministry of commerce leading high delegates from ministry of commerce , china harbor engineering company ( chec ) the company that is going to execute the port of aden expansion project represented by chec vice president a company with chec general manager and project manager and china international engineering corporation vice president a company with marketing and sales general manager and china exim bank general manager the bank funded project and regional manager of china international merchant company .\nriyadh , saudi arabia \u2013 01st july , 2014 the saudi arabian mining company ( ma ' aden ) , announced that its affiliate ma\u2019aden wa\u2019ad al - shamal phosphate company ( mwspc ) , has signed financing facilities for long term project finance loans with a consortium of 20 financial institutions for a total amount of sr18 . 9 billion ( usd 5 . 0 billion ) . mwspc is a joint venture company formed by ma\u2019aden to develop the project with the mosaic company and the saudi basic industries corporation ( sabic ) . ma\u2019aden , mosaic and sabic own 60 % , 25 % and 15 % of the project respectively .\nsahara petrochemical company announces the appointment of the chairman of the board of directors . . .\nma\u2019aden aluminium ( ma ) is a joint venture between the saudi arabian mining company ( ma\u2019aden ) and alcoa . once fully completed , the us $ 10 . 8b project will become the largest and most efficient integrated aluminium complex in the world .\nfounded in 1997 , aden services is a multinational integrated facility management services company providing one - stop solutions for all types of facilities . from food services to facility management , aden services is your trusted partner for delivering superior quality and operational efficiency .\nnational marine dredging company \u201cnmdc\u201d aims to be the largest dredging player in the arab\u2019s gulf region . . .\nview the full company profile with details of ownership , investments , and subsidiaries on thomson reuters business development mena .\nby aden \u00a9 2013 - 2017 s . l . all rights reserved \u4eacicp\u5907 12033833\u53f7\naden are a professional company who deliver high quality projects . their operatives have a wealth of knowledge and experience and are always on hand to help offer practical solutions should any problems arise .\naden celebrates the opening of asap rental in kunshan\uff0cone of the largest au . . .\nma\u2019aden continues its growth in the area of phosphate , based on two of the largest companies in the world , ma ' aden phosphate company , which was established in partnership with sabic and ma ' aden wa\u2019ad al shamal phosphate , which was created in partnership with both sabic and the us based mosaic , which is one of the largest producer of phosphate fertilizer in the world .\n\u00a9 2018 pitchbook data . all rights reserved . pitchbook is a financial technology company that provides data on the capital markets .\nirving , texas & al khobar , saudi arabia - - ( business wire ) - - fluor corporation ( nyse : flr ) announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding ( mou ) with saudi arabian mining company ( ma\u2019aden ) to support future ma\u2019aden projects located within and outside the kingdom of saudi arabia .\naden ifm digital solutions help you optimize your resources , monitor performance , and maximize your assets .\nthis information is reserved for pitchbook platform users . to explore aden\u2018s full profile , request access .\nma\u2019aden could not be immediately reached for comment on the advisory mandate and hsbc declined to comment .\naden services assists clients with achieving greater efficiency in their core business by providing essential support services .\nthis visit comes to complete the final discussions between yemen gulf of aden ports corporation ( ygapc ) and aden ports development company ( apdc ) and chinese delegates to finalizing the project implementation and execution , this project is giant project that is going to enable port of aden to appear in the international marine and sea - transportation completion map , the visit was preceded by h . e yemeni planning and international corporation minster to the port of aden last week to view and discuss further with the ygapc leadership about the project and prepare for the chinese delegation visit .\nfluor has worked with ma\u2019aden for almost 10 years . during that time , fluor has executed work in excess of $ 15 billion for projects including the ma\u2019aden aluminum complex and the ongoing umm wu\u2019al phosphate project .\nthe chinese capital beijing hosted the signing ceremony of the expansion and deepening of aden container terminal . . .\nposted on november 12 , 2009 with tags company , container , development , dubai , middle east , news , plans , port , termina , yemen .\nkhalid al - rowais , ma\u2019aden vp for finance , said \u201cthese financing facilities represent another milestone in the growth of ma\u2019aden and take the total fund raising by ma\u2019aden to almost sr75 billion ( usd 20billion ) since 2008 . commitments received from financial institutions were considerably in excess of the funds required , which is a testament both to the quality of the project itself and to the successful track record that ma\u2019aden has established in the financing market . \u201d\nupdate 1 - saudi ' s ma ' aden plans $ 1 . 5 bln rights issue , hsbc to advise\nthe company , better known as ma\u2019aden , intends to use the money to expand its phosphate and gold operations , as well as increase funding for its aluminium business , it said in a bourse filing , adding that a date for the shareholder vote would be announced later .\nsaudi arabian mining company ( maaden ) announces that , the board of directors resolved on 24 / 6 / 2018 that darren davis , currently the companys senior vice president finance and chief financial officer , is appointed as acting chief executive officer of the company , effective of 01 / 07 / 2018 . the boar . . .\nma ' aden has adopted a balanced growth strategy to reach a value creation comparable with other global diversified mining companies .\nthis part of the ma ' aden website aims to provide useful information for members of the world ' s media .\nport of aden expansion project is important and strategic which is going to upgrade and develop the port operations efficiency and aden container terminal ( act ) capacity , and enables the giant containerships to enter and berth at the port of aden without any restrictions which going to return back port of aden to its role as pivotal port in the region , capable to serve customers from the major international shipping lines and attract transshipment business of the red sea and gulf of aden region , especially with the port ideal situation which encourage and increases chances of high competition with the international ports and attract transshipment business .\nupdate 1 - saudi ' s ma ' aden plans $ 1 . 5 bln rights issue , hsbc to advise | reuters\nma\u2019aden produces ammonium phosphate , which is recently widely used in agricultural field , diammonium phosphate ( dap ) , monoammonium phosphate ( map ) . ma\u2019aden plans to introduce new phosphate compounds to become one of the leading suppliers of phosphate fertilizer companies in the world .\ngulf of aden shipping co . established after the unity between the two yemen ' s , in 1990 . it has evolved since then into a well organized shipping company with highly trained staff who provide a high level of service and can respond rapidly , but economically , to meet the needs of our clients .\nzurich staffing company adecco said on tuesday it bought u . s . - based online recruitment platform vettery for an undisclosed sum to increase its footprint in the digital permanent recruitment market .\naden services has rich experience in working globally and interacting with clients in different industries , which allows us to develop strong and advanced methodology and technology for our clients . aden services shares the same vision with its customers and help them achieve operational excellence and technical innovation .\nma is a significant contributor to the growth of the \u201cthird pillar\u201d of saudi arabian industry , which senior parent company ma\u2019aden is delivering through the development of the kingdom\u2019s mineral resources . in the future , opportunities for further expansion will have the potential to create new jobs through the development of new downstream manufacturing industries in the kingdom .\nshanghai , september 11 , 2015 - september usually marks the start of the new school year in china while parents smile and students everywhere head back to school . aden services , a multinational integrated facility management services company , is heading back to school with additional 10 new contracts , from both international and local education institutions in china .\naden contracting ltd was founded in 2007 by directors adam webster & denis curtis , merging together over 40 years experience within the construction industry .\noutside his professional life , klaus aden enjoys spending time with his family of five , football and getting involved in social and economic issues .\nas the new school year has arrived , aden services would like to extend our warmest welcome to all the students and faculty staff\u2019s return . with aden services by your side , there will be a safe , healthy and green environment to create the unique and ultimate campus experience .\nzurich , feb 20 staffing company adecco said on tuesday it bought u . s . - based online recruitment platform vettery for an undisclosed sum to increase its footprint in the digital permanent recruitment market .\nearlier in this year , aden services received facility service contracts in china from local universities and schools in suzhou , changshu , shanghai and beijing etc . the company has been chosen to provide one - stop facility management solutions that enable customers to create attractive living and learning environment to students and meanwhile to better confront their operational and financial challenges today .\nin february 2012 , another huge project of ma\u2019aden , i . e . phosphate project in wa\u2019ad al - shamal for mining industries was announced .\naden services provides services to oil & gas , mining , factories , hospitality , retail , education , healthcare , and government & defence client segments .\nto know more about aden services education facility solutions , please contact our expert ms . marine trioulaire : marine . trioulaire @ urltoken / 021 - 5465 7968\nover the past 17 years , aden services takes pride in contributing its industry expertise and service excellence in many sectors such as education , retail , healthcare , corporate & industry and hospitality with more than 23 , 000 employees worldwide . the company has proven its expertise in china , vietnam and south east asia for universities , schools , learning centers , college and other educational facilities .\na world leading electric motor company has selected aden services to implement maintenance services in their automotive system plant in zhangjiang high - tech park in shanghai . founded in 1995 , their automotive electrical systems factory in china is affiliated to a french automotive components manufacturer that is present in 28 countries with 68 , 000 employees . it is so far one of the largest automotive electric motor companies in china .\naden is a major innovator in the smart integrated facility management services industry . founded in 1997 by french entrepreneur joachim poylo , with its headquarters in shanghai , aden fm has 20 years of expertise in the integrated facility management industry , with a growing team of 26 , 000 employees in 25 countries around the world . clients of all sizes from a wide range of industries , including many listed on the cac40 , ftse100 , forbes global 2000 , and fortune 500 , count on aden for strategic outsourcing .\nin education sector , the company is currently partnering with renowned international education group like dulwich college and local education institutions from kindergarten to higher education to ensure students well - being on campus . aden services\u2019 integrated facility services tailored to education customers include onsite meals , coffee bar , snack bar , catering and nutrition education , security solutions , health and safety audit , maintenance , energy saving , air purification etc .\nbased on the business relations of its founders ( maaden and sabic ) , as well as the supply chain , markets and materials networks that cover the continents , mpc is growing as global company and playing an active role in this journey .\nzurich swiss staffing company adecco group is buying u . s . - based technology education provider general assembly for $ 412 . 5 million including debt , it said on monday , adding heavy investments in the business would initially drag on earnings .\nma ' aden is committed to corporate social responsibility ( csr ) allowing us to contribute positively to the well being of our people , the environment , economy and society .\ndubai , may 15 ( reuters ) - saudi arabian mining co will seek shareholder approval for a 5 . 6 billion riyal ( $ 1 . 49 billion ) rights issue to help to fund its expansion plans , the company said on thursday .\nas a comprehensive bedfordshire based groundwork & civil engineering contractors , aden contracting specialise in , but are not limited to , works within the commercial , railway and local authority sectors .\nthe financing facilities will be utilised to fund the development of mwspc\u2019s phosphate project which is being constructed at sites in wa\u2019ad al shamal and the existing ras al - khair industrial city . the new complex will create significant value to ma\u2019aden shareholders . as one of the largest and integrated phosphate fertilizer facilities in the world , it will double ma\u2019aden\u2019s cost effective phosphate production and improve ma\u2019aden\u2019s access to key global markets . the estimated cost of the project is approximately sr28 billion ( usd7 . 5 billion ) , and production at the new facility is expected to commence in late 2016 .\nma\u2019aden has already secured a $ 4 . 2 billion loan package from commercial banks and export credit agencies to fund the construction at waad al - shamal , which loosely translates as northern promise .\nsince 2010 , german business weekly \u201cwirtschaftswoche\u201d has regularly included klaus aden in its list of the 100 most important recruitment consultants and also listed him as a leading advisor in the energy / municipal economy sector .\nma\u2019s highly skilled employees offer a combination of local knowledge with global industry & experience . the backing of its jv partners , ma\u2019aden and alcoa , ensures long - term stability & world class technological support .\nholding company with interest in mining and production of gold , copper , bauxite ore , phosphate and aluminum ; manufacture of aluminum sheets and industrial chemicals including sulphuric and phosphoric acid ; agricultural chemicals including diammonium phosphate and ammonia ; petrochemicals including caustic soda and ethylene dichloride ; real estate property investment and development .\nphosphate is one of the most significant products of ma\u2019aden as it is made naturally of phosphorus element . it is one of three main nutrition elements in the photosynthesis and is key element of the growth of agricultural crops .\naden are experts in energy and multi - technical services with over a thousand highly trained and multi - skilled engineers and technicians . our facility & energy management solutions are tailored around clients\u2019 needs , ranging from corporate offices to factories to warehouses .\naden services - maintenance division has been serving this plant for more than 6 months ; our team composed of highly - qualified engineers and on - site support employees is providing 7 / 24 hours integrated maintenance for all the facilities on site .\nadecco group ag , formerly adecco s . a . , provides human resource ( hr ) services . the company ' s services include temporary staffing , permanent placement , outsourcing , career transition . it operates through two business lines : staffing and solutions . the staffing business line includes general staffing , which includes office and . . . ( more )\nma\u2019aden is in the middle of an extensive expansion through its waad al - shamal project in the north of the kingdom . the $ 9 billion scheme will include a phosphate mine , several major processing facilities , smaller downstream factories and a residential area .\nthe project will have production capacity of 16 million tonnes a year of phosphate concentrate , sulphuric acid , phosphoric acid , as well as plants to produce calcium monophosphate and calcium diphosphate , ma\u2019aden has said . phosphate production is expected to start in late 2016 .\nma ' aden was formed by royal decree in 1997 to facilitate the development of saudi arabia ' s mineral resources and was originally wholly owned by the saudi government before 50 % of its shares were floated on the saudi stock exchange ( tadawul ) in 2008 .\nto get well prepared for a new school year , there have been incredible efforts going on , even during the summer break . \u201cwe are proud to partner with so many outstanding education institutions to deliver a great experience for their students . from facility planning , dining concept design to daily operation support , aden services has never stopped its pursuit of service excellence and innovative solutions to create an ideal campus environment to enrich students\u2019 lives and improve schools\u2019 competitiveness . \u201d said marine trioulaire , expert of educational facility solutions , aden services china .\ntoday , ma\u2019aden has a strong position that qualify it meet the global demand of phosphate fertilizers . it is also enabledto achieve its goal of being one of the highest producers and exporters in this sector and an effective strength in the global market that is supported by the natural phosphate sources in north ksa . it will take advantage of the local resources of sulfur and natural gas , as well as the close distance to the main and promising markets in south asia and east africa . furthermore , ma\u2019aden explores new phosphate , then treat it to be phosphate fertilizers .\nsamapco was incorporated in august 2011 ad as a limited liability company which is a 50 : 50 joint venture between sahara and ma\u2019aden with a share capital of sar 900 million . samapco was incorporated to design , construct , commission , own and operate an integrated chlor - alkali plant capable of producing 227 , 000 tons per annum of chlorine and 250 , 000 tons per annum of caustic soda , as well as an ethylene dichloride plant capable of producing 300 , 000 tons per annum of ethylene dichloride , together with the associated utilities and support facilities to be located in jubail industrial city in the eastern region of saudi arabia . commercial operation commenced on june 1 , 2014 ad .\nonce fully operational , the company\u2019s al ba\u2019itha mine , the first bauxite mine in the middle east , will produce over 4 million metric tonnes of bauxite ore per year ( mtpy ) . the bauxite ore will be refined in the gcc ' s first alumina refinery to produce 1 . 8 million mtpy of alumina , much of which will be processed in the smelter to produce 740 , 000 mtpy of aluminium .\nprovider of integrated facility management services . the company ' s smart and customized facility management services include remote site management such as catering , cleaning , building maintenance and security through one single point of contact , which are offered to a wide range of industries , including many listed on the cac40 , ftse100 , forbes global 2000 , and fortune 500 , enabling them to avail services ranging from digital services to business intelligence with transparency and operational efficiency .\nthis visit followed many visits and meetings were conducted after the signing of the memorandum of understanding in bijin between yemen gulf of aden ports corporation ( ygapc ) supervised by yemen ministry of transportation under the patronage of his excellency the president of the republic of yemen , marshal / abdurabo mansour hadi during his visit to the republic of china on 14 november 2013 .\nit comprises of two industrial sites ; i . e . wa\u2019ad al - shamal industrial city in tareef province and ras al - khair industrial city in the eastern region . both sites will be linked by the north - south railway . the new facility , by the end of 2016 , will be a ksa pride and will contribute in raising the status of ma\u2019aden among higher phosphate producers in international markets .\nfluor corporation ( nyse : flr ) is a global engineering , procurement , fabrication , construction and maintenance company that designs , builds and maintains capital - efficient facilities for its clients on six continents . for more than a century , fluor has served its clients by delivering innovative and integrated solutions across the globe . with headquarters in irving , texas , fluor ranks 149 on the fortune 500 list with revenue of $ 19 billion in 2016 and has more than 60 , 000 employees worldwide . for more information , please visit urltoken or follow fluor on social media at twitter , linkedin and youtube .\n\u201cthis understanding would allow both parties to increase their involvement in saudi arabia and expand their services outside the kingdom , \u201d said david seaton , fluor\u2019s chairman and chief executive officer , who signed the mou at the inaugural saudi - u . s . ceo forum in riyadh recently . \u201cfluor\u2019s legacy in saudi arabia dates back to 1947 and we have a strong partnership with ma\u2019aden , having delivered several of their mega - projects . we look forward to helping them advance their future projects as they continue to expand and diversify their business . \u201d\nthis project , of which investments reach usd 7 . 5 billion ( sar 28 billion ) , include several international specification based plants and their facilities so that it became the largest phosphate worldwide . the total production capacity of these plants will be around 16 million tpa . ma\u2019aden markets 60 % of its production , of which 3 million tons asend use products that include ammonium phosphate fertilizer and complex phosphate fertilizer , as well as 440 thousand tons of manufacturing products , including purified phosphoric acid used in food industries , sodium tripolyphosphate used in manufacturing detergents and for industrial purposes and dicalcium and monocalcium phosphate used in animal feed .\nfive years after its establishment , ma\u2019aden aluminium is now a fully integrated aluminium processing complex in a joint venture with alcoa . this project , which combines a world - class bauxite mining operation , refinery , power plant , smelters , casthouse and rolling mills to support beverage can production and the automotive industry , became operational in 2014 . at the front end of the operations , the two - stage crushing plant at our mine in al - ba\u2019itha in qassim province began operations in may 2014 , and delivered the first load of bauxite to our refinery in ras al khair . further along the process in ras al khair industrial city , our smelter is now fully operational with all 720 smelting pots receiving power from the newly constructed power plant at ras al khair industrial city . the casthouse is also fully operational , producing rolling slabs , billets , standard ingots and t\u2013bars , and the rolling mills are now operating to supportour can sheet and automotive customers .\nwe promote green workplaces and provide lease energy solutions to reduce your environmental impact .\nwe have 20 years of experience in finding customized solutions for our clients , covering all sectors and rising up to even the biggest of challenges .\nsvg public\n- / / w3c / / dtd svg 1 . 1 / / en\nurltoken\ntell us what you need . we ' ll help you find the right solutions for you !\nwe design and deliver customized solutions by keeping in mind that every client has its unique situations and challenges .\nfrom digital services to business intelligence , we provide you with transparency and operational efficiency , and are on hand to support your strategic decisions .\nwe deliver peace of mind for you by leveraging our regional expertise and resources .\nour clients can leverage a full range of our services through one single point of contact .\nwe are proud of our 20 years of operational excellence which enables us to deliver first - 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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\nthe home of world cup football on zawya . com . we will bring you comprehensive coverage as 2018 fifa world cup kicks off on 14 june .\nit is our intent to work in partnership with our clients to ensure that their projects are undertaken to their specifications , whilst ensuring that workplaces are kept safe by meeting all of the required regulations .\nwe offer a complete package providing labour , plant and materials for each project and pride ourselves on offering outstanding value for money whilst ensuring quality is not effected and timescales set by our clients are achieved .\nthis project is for a new crematorium in the town of aylesbury . works include pad foundations & ground floor slabs , drainage , services & 278 works read more\nthis project is for a new 1312 place academy in romford , which will accommodate children from nursery age up until 6th form . the academy was formed with concrete foundations and also a concrete ground floor slab read more\na trustworthy contractor who never fails to deliver quality projects , often carried out ahead of programmed time . their operatives work to the highest health & safety standards .\na reliable contractor and key supplier . providing a proactive attitude and approach to projects .\nhe has been serving his continuously growing client base in the energy industry , the transport industry and the public sector for more than 20 years . his many years of experience working with politically staffed supervisory boards has served him well in this regard .\nother roles : vice chairman of the friends of esmt e . v . , berlin .\nwe ' re building some of the world ' s largest and most exciting projects in phosphate and aluminium as well as expanding existing operations in gold .\nthe financial institutions include the public investment fund , financial institutions from both inside and outside of saudi arabia as well as the two korean export credit agencies who have participated in the financing in support of korean contractors participating in the construction of the project . funding has also been obtained from the islamic development bank .\nthe financing signed today includes a sr7 . 5 billion ( usd2 billion ) financing facility provided by the public investment fund , sr7 billion ( usd1 . 9 billion ) of financing facilities provided by al rajhi banking & investment corporation , alinma bank , arab petroleum investment corporation ( apicorp ) , banque saudi fransi , bnp paribas , export development canada , islamic development bank , riyad bank , samba financial group , sumitomo mitsui banking corporation , the national commercial bank , the saudi british bank and the saudi investment bank . a further sr2 . 3 billion ( usd600 million ) loan facility was signed by the export - import bank of korea ( kexim ) . in addition , kexim and korea trade insurance corporation ( k - sure ) provided loan insurance and guarantee facilities of sr2 . 2 billion ( usd575 million ) in respect of loan facilities being provided by hsbc bank middle east limited , kfw ipex - bank gmbh , mizuho bank , ltd . , sumitomo mitsui banking corporation , and the bank of tokyo mitsubishi ufj , ltd .\naccording to the food and agriculture organization ( fao ) of the united nations , the global food production needs to rise by 70 % , and to be doubled in developing countries , so as to meet the anticipated needs of the world population , which will reach population of 9 billion people in 2050 . thus , there will still be a need to raise the productivity of phosphate fertilizers to meet this growing demand for food .\nksa is rich of all raw materials and other resources available to produce and supply phosphate fertilizers to the fastest growing countries in the world , all of which are close to the kingdom .\nwith an investment of usd 5 . 5 billion ( sar 21 billion ) , mpc is a joint venture between maaden and saudi basic industries corporation ( sabic ) , who share 70 % and 30 % respectively , with total production capacity of 3 million tpa of dap , map , and np ' s . each year , maaden markets about 70 % of its production from two major sites ; al - jalamid , north of the kingdom , where lies the phosphate mine in addition to an ore beneficiation plant ; and ras al - khair ( rak ) site in the eastern province , which includes an integrated plant for the production of fertilizers and chemicals .\nthe mine produces about 11 . 6 million tpa of phosphate ore , which undergoes the beneficiation process in the plant in order to produce nearly 5 million tpa of beneficiated ore . mpc sought for investment in al - jalamid mine site , in terms of infrastructure , by constructing a power plant , potable water production and treatment facilities , a telecommunication network as well as a transportation network so as to facilitate exploration and production operations .\nphosphate concentrates are transported from jalamid to rak by rail for the production of phosphate fertilizers thru a number of facilities , including a phosphoric acid plant , a sulfuric acid plant , an ammonia plant , a diammonium phosphate plant ( dap ) and a desalination plant .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nto manufacture and market quality chemical products that are in compliance with applicable local and international regulations .\nto achieve sustainability that meets customers and shareholders expectations through an efficient , motivated and productive organization .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nfrom its founding in 1912 , fluor has been building a legacy of innovation in engineering , procurement , fabrication , construction and maintenance .\nfluor ' s sustainability report emphasizes the importance of taking projects from concept to completion , thus demonstrating fluor ' s range of services and capability to deliver comprehensive , integrated solutions anywhere in the world .\nthe\nfluor builds .\nvideo celebrates fluor ' s legacy as a construction leader , while demonstrating our continued self - 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saadi today met with the director general of soft loans . . .\na team of ios partners experts , assigned by the world bank to carry out consultancy services relating to the port . . .\nchairman of ygapc , captain sami saeed farea has met in the british capital london , mr . jonathan taylor . . .\nma\u2019s facilities consist of a bauxite mine at al ba\u2019itha in qassim province in the centre of the kingdom , which connects by railway to an alumina refinery , aluminium smelter , can sheet rolling mill and automotive mill at ras al khair , 90 km north of jubail in the eastern province .\nma is a supplier of high quality primary and rolled product solutions to customers in local and international markets . the aluminium produced by ma will help develop the modern world by delivering light , strong and recyclable products to domestic and international customers for the automotive industry , packaging and construction sectors .\nma will employ more than 3 , 000 people once fully operational and is helping create new jobs and support services in its areas of operation in the eastern province and al qasim .\nthe rolling mill has capacity to produce 380 , 000 mtpy of rolled products : it is initially focusing on production of food grade can sheet but will also be able to produce auto and construction applications . ma\u2019s can recycling unit has capacity to recycle 120 , 000 mtpy of primarily used beverage can and will help foster the beginning of a new recycling industry in saudi arabia .\nma\u2019s state of the art rolling mill is strategically located in the heart of the middle east . its fully integrated supply chain offers a safe , secure & sustainable supply of high quality product .\nlocal customers & scrap suppliers benefit from shorter lead times for orders , deliveries and scrap buy back times , offering the potential for significant working capital savings . close proximity to local markets ensures tailored service and quick response times , while ma\u2019s favorable logistics ensure high quality service for international customers .\nma\u2019s wetlands system is a first of its kind in saudi arabia . the wetlands are delivered by ma\u2019s natural engineered wastewater treatment ( newt ) system . they will eventually reduce water demand by nearly 7 . 5 million liters per day by treating & recycling water from across ma\u2019s integrated facility at ras al khair .\nthe ultimate goal of the wetlands system is to achieve zero water intake and discharge . this sustainable technology , originally developed and piloted at the alcoa technical center , is now being considered for other wastewater treatment applications in saudi arabia .\nbanking sources said that hsbc\u2019s saudi arabian arm will advise on the rights issue . its mandate has been in place for some but it hasn\u2019t always clear whether the capital increase would go ahead , two banking sources in the kingdom said .\nthe mandate was part of hsbc\u2019s role in arranging wider financing for the waad al - 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{"id": 55795, "summary": [{"text": "new red archives is an independent record label based in california 's san francisco bay area , mainly home to punk rock bands .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "started in 1987 , the label began by releasing punk and hardcore punk records on coloured vinyl .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "starting in summer 1990 after a re-location from brooklyn , the label was based out of hollywood .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "in 1996 the label signed an exclusive distribution deal with dutch east india trading .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "by 1998 the label had moved to san francisco .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "starting in the early 2000s the label released cds as well as vinyl , through the distribution company lumberjack mordam music group .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "in 2012 cleopatra acquired new red archives entire catalog of releases .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the catalog includes politically charged punk band anti-flag , early 1980s ny-based hardcore group kraut , hardcore punk band hogan 's heroes , and an early project featuring sunny day real estate / foo fighters bassist , nate mendel called christ on a crutch .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "as of 2013 , new red archives is a division of cleopatra records . ", "topic": 10}], "title": "new red archives", "paragraphs": ["1987 to 1990 : new red archives 43 broadway 4f1 , brooklyn , ny 11211 usa ( contact info now obsolete ) 1990 to 1998 : new red archives 6520 selma ave . suite # 1305 hollywood , ca 90028 usa ( contact info now obsolete ) 1998 to present : new red archives po box 210501 san francisco , ca 94121 usa\ncleopatra records has obtained the complete catalogue of san francisco - based punk label , new red archives . on this new imprint , anti - flag , christ on a crutch , and ultraman will be the first artists released in 2013 .\nnew red archives was founded in 1987 , and was first known for releasing punk and hardcore records on colored vinyl . while most of the roster was west coast - based ( including the badtown boys , dead lazlo\u2019s place , and samiam ) , the label reached west of the mississippi as well to support underground bands like kraut and reagan youth . with all of cleopatra\u2019s rereleases of new red archives records , the material will remain untouched and in its original sound .\n359 music is a new independent music label set up by creation records\u2019 alan mcgee in 2013 as a joint venture with cherry red records .\nalso out now is a limited edition 3 cd set of essential hardcore punk tracks , hardcore breakout 1 , 2 , 3\u2026 with more than 75 tracks , this epic collection features some of new red archives best \u2013 jawbreaker , no use for a name , u . k . subs , samiam , kraut , hogan\u2019s heroes , and many more .\nwise crack is the cherry red imprint dedicated to reissuing the great comedy records of the 20th century .\n\u00a9 2013 - 2017 vine providore of fine wines . all rights reserved - designed by get new local customers\ntune in is the cherry red label devoted to the u . s . psychedelic scene of the late 1960s .\nat war with society - v / a - cd - * * brand new / still sealed * * .\nthe red bank register is captured on microfilm covering 1878 to 1964 as the red bank register and 1964 to 1991 as the daily register . the digitization project was a collaborative effort between middletown township public library and the red bank public library . because of the size of the collection , the digitization of all the microfilm was broken down into two phases . the first phase covers june 27 , 1878 , to december 26 , 1923 . the second phase covers january 2 , 1924 , to november 13 , 1991 , the final issue of the red bank register . in addition to preserving the archives of the red bank register , the project enables us to offer this valuable source of historical information with full - text keyword searching and date access capabilities . we wish to thank greater media newspapers for providing copyright permission allowing middletown township public library to offer remote internet access to the digitized and indexed red bank register . we thank all who have lent their support and encouragement to this project .\nfrom the uk\u2019s finest longest running & truly independent record label cherry red records comes a brand new subsidiary label \u2013 phoenix city records . run by sean flowerdew ( pama intl / the loafers ) , the label will be releasing the finest ska , rocksteady , reggae , soul & dub from around the world , from classic reissues to blistering new sounds .\nthe lowest - priced brand - new , unused , unopened , undamaged item in its original packaging ( where packaging is applicable ) .\nesoteric antenna is an imprint dedicated to releasing brand new albums of the best progressive and classic rock by both established artists and also new emerging acts . the label came into being in march 2012 with the expanded release of the album \u2018diving bell\u2019 by oxford band sanguine hum .\nhne recordings was created as the hard rock and heavy metal arm of label \u2018cherry red records\u2019 with the mission to bring you the best classic reissues and new music from the world of rock and metal . our bands include the mighty pig iron and classic metal super group the mcauley schenker group .\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 .\nwelcome to west midlands records . this is the branch of cherry red dedicated to the releases of lawrence after his departure from felt . here you will find albums by the great man performing as denim & go - kart mozart .\ncherry red records has over 35 years\u2019 of experience and success in releasing independent new music and in a constantly evolving musical landscape . we have worked with artists as diverse as jack bruce ( cream ) , todd rundgren and suzi quatro to dead kennedys , hawkwind , inspiral carpets , felt and the fall . we\u2019ve released music across every genre from traditional folk to classic rock via soul , funk , disco and jazz while never forgetting our punk and indie / alternative roots . we\u2019ve produced award winning box sets , driven the vinyl renaissance and always looked to the future by building on our formidable past as one of the world\u2019s longest running , best loved , consistently reliable and critically acclaimed independent record labels . as we continue our journey , our cherry red family and global network continues to expand and we now release more new frontline albums than ever before in our four decades of releasing some of the world\u2019s most independently thinking music .\nall categories uncategorized turtle records black friday christmas box sets 2017 christmas vinyl 2017 felt 30 hertz 359 music 3loop music 10 . 95 7ts 9 . 95 anagram records atomhenge bella casa big break records box sets captain oi ! cherry pop cherry red box sets cherry red football cherry red records cherry tree cocteau discs croydon municipal doctor bird e archive el esoteric antenna esoteric recordings esoteric box sets fivefour giant steps grapefruit grapefruit box sets halloween titles hne recordings hot milk hot shot ironbird lemon manticore morello mortarhate now sounds phoenix city poker pressure drop prog awards sale purple records reactive record store day redline rev - ola righteous robinsongs rpm rpm box sets sfe soulmusic records soul time superbird t - bird americana the right honourable recording company ltd tickets tune in vinyl visionary west midlands wisecrack records search\nshrunken head is the label within the cherry red family , dedicated to the music of sun dial and related acts . fronted by guitarist gary ramon , psychedelic rock band sun dial emerged in 1990 with the classic lp other way out , which attracted rave reviews .\nhot shot records is a brand new imprint from the bbr team that is set to breathe life back into a variety of smart pop , dance gems and hidden treasures from the 1980\u2019s . the label kicks off with expanded edition reissue of joboxers\u2019 debut album .\n30 hertz records is an independent record label founded by john \u2018jah wobble\u2019 wardle in 1997 , on which he has self - released a series of critically acclaimed records . as of 2015 , cherry red are proud to represent 30 hertz as part of our family of associated labels .\nbrought to you \u201cby collectors for collectors\u201d , rpm records was founded by brand owner and label manager mark stratford in 1991 . rpm specialises in 1960\u2019s - 1980\u2019s uk and us reissues and bespoke compilations . many iconic releases have been created from \u2018the teenage opera\u2019 to joe meek\u2019s \u2018 i hear a new world\u2019 to the aerovons to mod defining \u2018looking\u2026\u2019 box sets . offshoot series include rpm international for 60\u2019s / 70\u2019s recordings from outside the uk and us / frenzy \u2013 focusing on new zealand and australia / shout \u2013 a heritage of classic soul and r\u2019n\u2019b .\nthe ironbird label offers rock , hard rock and metal releases that have not been around for a while or are difficult to find , with great re - mastered sound and new packaging . we are always happy to receive suggestions from you of music you would like to hear .\ncocteau discs came into being in 2011 as a home for the catalogue of the music of bill nelson between 1971 and 2000 . this legendary composer and guitarist recorded a series of classic works as both a solo artist and as founder member and visionary of be bop deluxe and red noise .\non february 12 , anti - flag\u2019s politically - charged 1996 album , die for the government , will drop . the 17 - track digipak features blistering anthems such as \u201cyou\u2019ve got to die for the government , \u201d \u201cred , white and brainwashed , \u201d and \u201cpolice state in the usa . \u201d\nrejecting reality july 22 7 : 00 pm \u2013 10 : 00 pm free admission read more house of art cycle 11 alumni william singer will be showcasing a new body of work in butter projects latest exhibition , \u2018them . \u2019 taking a shift from his previous colorful portraits , . . .\nthis article is about the character . for the song of the same name , see inside & outside . red jack is a boisterous oni who thrives on social interaction . he has a deep friendship with his horse , ace . he has lived and traveled for a long time , but comes into contact with the forest party while living with the mothkin , weavers , and young oni of old man ' s chin . he also tells the party a story of his time in marielda , when he was in red house as a traveling publican , running a makeshift bar in the street , during the season three holiday special .\nthis new online platform will give the public direct access to 153 years of the organization ' s audiovisual history . the searchable platform , which is available in both english and french , contains more than 93 , 000 digitized and downloadable photos , around 1 , 700 films and videos and over 1 , 000 audio recordings .\nnow sounds was established by steve stanley , producer of over 50 rev - ola titles . we are dedicated to exploring the untrodden sonic avenues of the creatively fertile west coast music scene and beyond . the cherry red - distributed label celebrates ( but is not limited to ) the golden era of popular music ( 1964 - 1972 ) via soft psychedelia , brill building , breezy harmony pop , wilsonian - sploitation , girl groups , spectorian sound and his imitators , folk rock , downer folk psych , bacharock , wrecking crew / anything recorded at gold star studios , and the best in new music . our releases include exclusive bonus tracks , lengthy liner notes and unpublished photos !\nestablished in 2007 and label managed by mark powell , esoteric recordings is the home of progressive , psychedelic and classic rock , with all releases finely packaged and remastered from the best possible sources to ensure the highest possible audio quality . our releases cover both catalogue reissues and inspiring new works from artists with a fine history and heritage .\nindependent punk / hardcore label , established and based in san francisco , ca since 1998 . the label was founded in brooklyn , new york in 1987 by nicky garratt . bands include uk subs , no use for a name , hogan ' s heroes , social unrest , anti - flag , samiam , reagan youth , and others .\nlemon recordings is home to the best in classic rock and new wave albums from the 70s to the present \u2013 featuring rare archive classics , quality re - issues and previously unavailable albums and dvds from established bands and artists ! established in 2003 , lemon recordings goes from strength to strength , boasting some of the biggest names in rock history .\nstrike force entertainment has now teamed up with cherry red records to bring you the very best in specialist dvd titles . with historical documentaries on everything from the first world war to swingin\u2019 sixties rock n roll plus a whole lot of cult & classic feature films . to receive more information , get exclusive film clips and hear about special offers please sign up to the strike force entertainment mailing list at : news @ urltoken\npressure drop is the ska and early reggae imprint of cherry red records . initially releasing the extensive and essential works of the godfather of ska , laurel aitken , the label\u2019s aim is to feature a wide variety of artists , from jamaican originators to british - based acts who were at the forefront of the ska revival in the late seventies and early eighties . pressure drop is curated by reggae & ska expert laurence cane - honeysett .\ncherry red records prides itself on having the largest ( known ) selection of football related cds and downloads in the world . this has proved to be a very popular and successful series . we are now up to over 50 releases and we keep finding more and more clubs who are happy for us to build a release around them . if we haven\u2019t released a cd by your club yet and you want to help , then let\u2019s hear from you !\nmanaged by david wells , grapefruit is cherry red\u2019s bespoke psych / garage - era imprint , devoted to issuing single - artist career anthologies ( the herd , the sorrows , the knickerbockers ) and definitive versions of rare and / or classic albums ( duncan browne\u2019s debut , skip bifferty , tinkerbell\u2019s fairydust ) dating from the 1966 - 70 timeframe , with all releases boasting sympathetic artwork , rare photos , detailed liner notes and from - the - masters sound quality .\nmanaged by david wells , cherry tree is cherry red\u2019s bespoke folk / singer - songwriter imprint , devoted to issuing definitive versions of rare and / or classic albums ( hunter muskett , wizz jones\u2019s right now ) from the late sixties / early seventies as well as hitherto - unissued material from the same timeframe ( mason\u2019s aborted 1973 album for the dawn label , a cancelled third album by acid folk mavericks jan dukes de grey ) . all releases feature sympathetic artwork , rare photos , detailed liner notes and from - the - masters sound quality .\nbig break records ( bbr ) is a label that specialises in classic black dance music from the sixties , seventies and eighties . we plan to take listeners on a journey that starts with psychedelic soul and jazz though funk and philly soul , on to disco and then to street soul , pop dance and electro . hot shot records is a brand new imprint from the bbr team that is set to breathe life back into a variety of smart pop , dance gems and hidden treasures from the 1980\u2019s . the label kicks off with expanded edition reissue of joboxers\u2019 debut album .\nfrom the art pop of 10cc to the silky soul sounds of the drifters , the glam stomp of the glitter band to the acoustic folky pop of smokie , the rock n roll of showaddywaddy to the hard rockin\u2019 sweet , teen heart throbs like donny osmond to tv actors turned singers like david soul\u2026 . the seventies had it all and 7t\u2019s records has it all too ! with well over 100 titles already available 7t\u2019s records has become the label for all things seventies and beyond . we still have many more titles planned and always take on board suggestions for new releases , so if you think there is something that should be given the 7t\u2019s treatment then drop us a line at infonet @ urltoken\nacross a broad panorama of eclectic taste , the new el combines a sensual , but serious - minded look at history , seasoned with the bravura style of the original label . diversity is el\u2019s great virtue , and anyone that might imagine the likes of joao gilberto , gabor szabo , monica zetterlund , ravi shankar , edgard varese , sophia loren , serge gainsbourg , nana mouskouri , chet atkins and baden powell to be strange bedfellows , will find entertaining evidence to the contrary here . whether the subject is the voice of greece , the pioneers of musique concrete or a brazilian guitar master , el\u2019s primary concern is with what is poetic and distinctive and compellingand to present it with a little style . \u201ccreate your own style\u2026 let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others . \u201d \u2013 orson welles\ntwo other limited edition classic hardcore records have just been released . spread your filth : the doughnut and bourbon years from christ on a crutch is a rarity from the d . c . - founded and seattle - based band , known for playing shows that ended with a lot of destruction . bassist nate mendel later went on to sunny day real estate and foo fighters . spread your filth includes \u201ca pillar of our society\u201d and \u201cfood for thought . \u201d\nthe constant weight of zero is the final album by st . louis - 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{"id": 55798, "summary": [{"text": "the ohio company , formally known as the ohio company of virginia , was a land speculation company organized for the settlement by virginians of the ohio country ( approximately the present state of ohio ) and to trade with the native americans .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "the company had a land grant from britain and a treaty with indians , but france also claimed the area , and the conflict helped provoke the ' outbreak ' of the french and indian war . ", "topic": 27}], "title": "ohio company", "paragraphs": ["ohio life insurance and trust company search visit other ohio historical society sites ohio history ohio kids ohio teachers ohio pix ohio memory choose your text size \u00bb \u00a9 2006 ohio historical society | terms of use | syndicate ohio history central ( rss ) | comments on this entry . . . urltoken\nthe firestone tire & rubber company the b . f . goodrich company the goodyear tire & rubber company standard oil company of new jersey united states rubber company\nin 1786 , another land company , the ohio company of associates , formed . this organization also sought land in what is now ohio , however , it was not affiliated with the original ohio company .\nin 1786 , a group of men in massachusetts , including general rufus putnam and brigadier general benjamin tupper , founded the ohio company of associates , a real estate company . the ohio company of associates was not affiliated with the earlier ohio company .\nohio company . . . places | topics ohio history central \u00bb history \u00bb organizations \u00bb ohio company ohio company related entriesappalachiaappalachian mountainsdinwiddie , robertfort duquesne , fort pitt , and fort dunmorefort necessityfrench and indianohio company ohio company related entriesappalachiaappalachian mountainsdinwiddie , robertfort duquesne , fort pitt , and fort dunmorefort necessityfrench and indianohio company related entriesappalachiaappalachian mountainsdinwiddie , robertfort duquesne , fort pitt , and fort dunmorefort necessityfrench and indian wargist . . . urltoken\nguide to the ohio company papers , 1736 - 1813 dar . 1925 . 02\noff - site search results for\nohio company of virginia\n. . .\ngenealogy quest - ohio company land grants , 1793 . . . butler , ed . , the records of the original proceedings of the ohio company ( ohio company series , volume 2 ) ( marietta , ohio : marietta historical commission , 1917 ) pp . 146 - 151 . more information about early ohio land patents and settlerohio company ( ohio company series , volume 2 ) ( marietta , ohio : marietta historical commission , 1917 ) pp . 146 - 151 . more information about early ohio land patents and settlerohio company series , volume 2 ) ( marietta , ohio : marietta historical commission , 1917 ) pp . 146 - 151 . more information about early ohio land patents and settlers can be . . . urltoken\nsee k . p . bailey , the ohio company of virginia and the westward movement , 1748\u20131792 ( 1939 ) a . p . james , the ohio company ( 1959 ) .\nguide to the ohio company papers , 1736 - 1813 dar . 1925 . 02 | digital pitt\nwith the defeat of the french in 1763 , the ohio river valley and the great lakes became part of british canada . the ohio company merged with another land company to further exploit the region .\ndedicated august 29 , 1998 , at the university of akron in akron , ohio , and the following contributing corporations : the firestone tire & rubber company , the b . f . goodrich company , the goodyear tire & rubber company , standard oil company of new jersey , united states rubber company .\nthe french and indian war blocked the ohio company , greenbrier company , and loyal land company from selling parcels from their grants in the ohio river watershed . pontiac ' s war in 1763 further delayed occupation of the lands west of the allegheny front .\nunited states ohio river valley pennsylvania , western ohio west virginia maryland , western loggstown ( pa . )\nthe british government granted the ohio company 200 , 000 acres of land near the headwaters of the ohio river in what is now western pennsylvania . in return , the king expected the company to distribute the property among one hundred families . the ohio company also was to construct a fort to guarantee the colonists ' safety .\nin the end , the suffering traders who sold their claims early were the only ones to benefit . investors in the indiana company , illinois company , grand ohio company , and vandalia colony sold no land and received no profits .\nthe brave men of company a : the forty - first ohio volunteer infantry by edward s . cooper ( review )\nin 1750 , the ohio company hired christopher gist to survey the land . gist provided one of the first and most detailed descriptions of southern ohio and northeastern kentucky . he also helped to establish trading relationships with american indians living in the ohio country . based partly on gist ' s survey , the ohio company investors decided to settle south and east of the ohio river in modern - day pennsylvania and west virginia .\nsmith , dwight l . , ed . the western journals of john may , ohio company agent and business adventurer . n . p . : historical and philosophical society of ohio , 1961 .\nohio does not allow professionals , such as accountants , attorneys or physicians to form a professional limited liability company ( pllc ) .\nin 1980 , gr\u00e4bener founded the first foreign sales company ,\ngraebener pressen inc .\nin ashtabula ( ohio , usa ) .\njames , alfred procter . george mercer of the ohio company : a study in frustration . pittsburgh : university of pittsburgh press , 1963 .\non this day in 1749 , england\u2019s king george ii granted the ohio company of virginia a charter of 200 , 000 acres that stretched out from the forks of the ohio river on the present site of pittsburgh .\nohio company of virginia .\nencyclopedia of the american revolution : library of military history . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nefforts by the ohio company were thwarted first by the war with france , then later by the proclamation of 1763 , a british policy intended to restrict the american colonists to areas east of the appalachians . in 1770 the claims of the company were exchanged for two shares in the new vandalia company .\nto explore the ohio valley . the first organized group to develop the region w of the alleghenies , the company embarked on vigorous british colonial activity . the company ' s colonizing activities , however , were viewed by the french as a challenge to their claim to this region . the immediate rivalry helped to bring on the final french and indian war . later the ohio company merged its interests with another land company , but the american revolution obstructed its plans .\nking george ii of england grants the ohio company a charter of several hundred thousand acres of land around the forks of the ohio river , thereby promoting westward settlement by american colonists from virginia . france had claimed the entire ohio river valley in the previous century , but english fur traders and settlers contested these claims . the royal chartering of the ohio company , an organization founded primarily by virginian planters in 1747 , directly challenged the french claim to ohio and was a direct cause of the outbreak of the french and indian war in 1754 .\nohio requires that a corporation ' s principal office be located inside the state .\nthe ohio company of virginia was formed in 1747 . its members included london merchants and wealthy virginians , including lawrence and augustine washington , brothers of george washington .\non july 25 , 1997 , the company gr\u00e4bener maschinentechnik gmbh & co . kg was founded , and the first employees were hired . the company was quick in growth and today has become the most significant company within the entire graebener group .\nohio requires corporations to have names that can ' t be confused with any corporate , not - for - profit , limited liability company , limited liability partnership , limited partnership or trade names . when you incorporate with urltoken ' s help , we ' ll research your company name to make sure it meets ohio ' s standards .\nthe company moved to its berea road location in cleveland , ohio where the business would stay for forty years and officially changed its name to hinkley lighting , inc .\nohio company of virginia .\nencyclopedia of the american revolution : library of military history . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nthey partnered with thomas walpole to gain greater influence at court . walpole was the nephew of sir robert walpole , who had established the role of prime minister in great britain . they formed the grand ohio company ( also called the walpole company ) . in the process they reduced the expected benefits to some of the original colonial claimants to the indiana grant , but still offered them a chance to gain something . even the ohio company claimants , losing hope that their 1749 grant for up to 500 , 000 acres in the ohio river valley would be honored , agreed to join the grand ohio company for a small percentage of what the english called the proposed walpole grant .\nohio requires limited liability companies to have names that can ' t be confused with any limited liability company , or any corporate , limited liability partnership , limited partnership , or trade name . when you form your llc with urltoken ' s help , we ' ll research your company name to make sure it meets ohio ' s standards .\nohio permits an llc ' s principal office to be located outside of the state .\nwith the 7th largest population in the united states , ohio services both large and small businesses . ohio ' s major industries include manufacturing , automobiles , and agriculture . regardless of your industry , we can help you take advantage of ohio ' s business services .\nthe royal charter stipulated that the company build a fort to protect the settlers and that it move at least 100 families into the area . in founding the company in 1747 , wealthy virginia planters challenged century - old french claims to the entire ohio river valley .\nthe document required to form an llc in ohio is called the articles of organization . the information required in the formation document varies by state . ohio ' s requirements include :\nin 1749 , king george ii granted the company 200 , 000 acres west of the allegheny mountains in maryland , pennsylvania , and virginia , and on both sides of the ohio river . in return , the king expected the company to distribute the property among one hundred families . the company also had to construct a fort to guarantee the colonists ' safety .\nresidence requirements . ohio does not have a provision specifying where members / managers must reside .\nthe war blocked efforts to settle the ohio territory , especially since most of the native americans in the region supported the french . although the british ultimately emerged as the victors , the ohio company ' s investment never paid off ; it went out of business in 1792 .\n[ 9 ] washington\u2019s older brother lawrence had been an investor in the ohio land company . washington had executed several surveys on the fairfax patents . lord fairfax was also an investor .\nand for such conditions , as they shall judge most for the benefit of the company .\nin 1980 , dr . theodor gr\u00e4bener , representing the third generation , joined the company .\nputnam established the first ohio company of associates settlement on the banks of the ohio river . known originally as adelphia , the community soon became known as marietta in honor of french queen marie antoinette . to protect the settlement from attack by american indian peoples living in and still claiming the region , the settlers built a fortification known as the campus martius . many of the early settlers of ohio company of associates lands came from new england . now in ohio , they tried to establish institutions and communities similar to those they had known in the east .\nin the united states , research and development to produce an all - purpose substitute for natural rubber was dominated by the big four rubber companies , the firestone tire & rubber company ( bridgestone / firestone , inc . ) , the b . f . goodrich company , the goodyear tire & rubber company , and united states rubber company ( uniroyal chemical company , inc . ) . their collective technical knowledge was significant to the successful outcome of the synthetic rubber program .\n] reserved , and not to be sold , unless directed by a majority of the company .\ntwo agents of the ohio company , which lawrence washington and others had formed to develop lands on the upper potomac and ohio rivers , had begun building a fort at what later became pittsburgh , pennsylvania . dinwiddie , ready to launch into his own war , sent washington with two companies to reinforce\u2026\nin june 2001 , theodor gr\u00e4bener gmbh & co . kg took over the shares in the company verson pressentechnik previously owned by the u . s . american press manufacturer verson ( chicago ) and the u . s . american blanking line manufacturer automatic feed company , afco ( napoleon , ohio ) .\neach state has its own set of requirements for businesses that plan on forming a limited liability company ( llc ) there . if you decide to form an llc in ohio , urltoken will take care of all the details . we ' ll research the availability of your company name and help you prepare and file your llc organization and registration with the ohio secretary of state . we can also take care of many of your company ' s follow - up needs , including annual report preparation and filing .\nstay connected with kellogg company by joining us on facebook , linkedin , twitter , youtube and flickr .\nin 1750 , the company hired christopher gist to survey the land . gist provided one of the first and most detailed descriptions of southern ohio and northeastern kentucky . based partly on gist ' s survey , the company ' s investors decided to settle south and east of the ohio river in present - day pennsylvania and west virginia . the company began trading with indians , building storehouses and roads , and establishing forts . in 1753 , a settlement called gist ' s plantation was founded near mount braddock , pennsylvania .\n[ 10 ] christopher gist was a frontiersman and explorer . he was hired by the ohio company in 1749 to survey land claims and explore the ohio valley . he was active in settling the frontier . see papers , vol . i , colonial series , 60 - 61 for the text of washington\u2019s instructions .\nin 1997 , the graebener group was founded in netphen - werthenbach . from then on , theodor gr\u00e4bener gmbh & co . kg merely functioned as a holding company . in cooperation with the company schrupp from betzdorf , a company in the sector of hydraulic units with about 120 employees , the company hydroline - schrupp was set up , which today is an absolute subsidiary of theodor gr\u00e4bener gmbh & co . kg .\nthe ohio company ' s venture greatly upset the french , who had long claimed the ohio country as their own . in 1753 , 1 , 500 french soldiers entered the disputed area and established several forts , including fort le boeuf ( modern waterford , pennsylvania ) and fort machault ( modern franklin , pennsylvania ) .\n[ 31 ] an independent company was a company of british regular soldiers recruited from among the colonials and commanded by regular officers . they were not attached to specific regiments ; therefore , they were independent companies .\nthe ohio company ' s land technically fell under the control of the virginia colony . robert dinwiddie , the lieutenant - governor of virginia , upon hearing of france ' s actions , immediately sent george washington and christopher gist to fort le boeuf to convince the french to evacuate the ohio country . the french commander refused and informed the english representatives that the french would arrest any english settlers or merchants entering the ohio country .\nwith the defeat of the french in 1763 , the ohio river and the great lakes areas were placed within the boundaries of canada , and the ohio company was merged with another land company to better exploit the region . settlers in ohio resented these acts and joined the patriots in their struggle against the british in the american revolution . in 1783 , ohio was ceded to the united states with the signing of the treaty of paris . in 1788 , marietta became the first permanent american settlement in what was known as the old northwest . during the next decade , native americans were suppressed and british traders were pushed out , and in 1799 ohio became a u . s . territory . in 1803 , it entered the union as the 17th state .\nphil r . hinkley founded hinkley lighting , inc . in 1922 as the phil r . hinkley company in cleveland , ohio . the company ' s reputation at that time was built on the manufacture of solid copper lighting fixtures , primarily for outdoor use . the first catalog featured fourteen fixtures comprised of both outdoor and indoor fixtures .\nbailey , kenneth p . the ohio company of virginia and the westward movement , 1748 - 1792 : a chapter in the history of the colonial frontier . glendale , ca : arthur h . clark co . , 1939 .\nthe date when the petition was received , july 24 , has been confused by one historian with the date when it was composed , and by another with the date when the grand ohio company was first organized . lewis ,\ngrande designs floral company is now bank - owned and interested buyers would have to purchase it through the bank .\nin 1747 , a number of prominent virginia planters , including two brothers of george washington , formed the ohio company of virginia , also known as the ohio land company , primarily to invest in lands to the west of the appalachian mountains . they hoped to purchase a large tract , subdivide it and sell portions to settlers for profit . a secondary interest was to participate in the lucrative fur trade , which then was largely the preserve of the french .\nrequired documents : companies that wish to form an llc in ohio must file an organization / registration of limited liability company . remember , when you work with incorporate . com , we ' ll take care of this filing for you .\nthe fourth generation of wiedemers , kristi and jess , along with brother eric , who joined the company as legal counsel in 2010 , work closely with their father , rick wiedemer , positioning the company for a new generation of growth .\ngrande designs floral company at 188 main st . has been an integral part of the community for over 20 years .\nin 1750 , christopher gist was sent into the ohio country to explore it and conduct a survey to prepare for settlement . on the basis of his report , the company selected an area in western pennsylvania and present - day west virginia .\n48 - hour turn - around . ohio has a 48 - hour filing option , which is outlined in our pricing .\n[ 43 ] the independent company remained behind . washington and mackay were in disagreement as to who was in the command .\nown your own copy of maj . george washington ' s journal - a record of his remarkable journey into the ohio country .\nnote : a separate organization , the ohio company of associates , was formed after the war for independence and was responsible for the establishment of marietta ( 1788 ) , the first settlement in the northwest territory . see french and indian war timeline . see also\nthe ohio company of associates planned to purchase land in the northwest territory west of a previously surveyed area called the seven ranges . both putnam and tupper had participated in survey expeditions led by thomas hutchins and believed that the region had great potential for land speculation .\nsir william johnson was the superintendent for indian affairs , northern department , and led the negotiations . he was not a member of the indiana company , but his support for altering the boundary defined in the proclamation of 1763 was essential . if the boundary had remained the eastern continental divide , there would be no value for the indiana company in obtaining rights to lands in the ohio river valley .\nbrown , robert elliott . manasseh cutler and the settlement of ohio , 1788 : an address delivered at the union sesquicentennial memorial service in the first congregational church , marietta , ohio , april 10 , 1938 . marietta , oh : the marietta college press , 1938 .\nstate fee for standard turn - around . our pricing clearly shows the state fee to incorporate in ohio with standard turn - around .\nthe ohio company ' s venture did not set well with the french , who had long claimed the ohio country as their territory . in 1753 , 1 , 500 french soldiers entered the disputed area and established several forts , including fort le boeuf and fort venago . robert dinwiddie , the lieutenant - governor of virginia , upon hearing of france ' s actions , sent george washington and gist to fort le boeuf to convince the french to evacuate the ohio country . the french commander refused , and\nthe fight was on .\nhinkley constructs a new , high - tech corporate distribution facility in avon lake , ohio which is completed in 2009 . the purchase of the upscale lighting company , fredrick ramond , in november 2007 further diversifies the company by offering luxury lighting that appeals to the modern homeowner . as branding gains more importance , hinkley selects \u201clife aglow\u201d as its signature tagline and leads the industry with its unique catalog design and lifestyle advertising .\n] or a majority of these agents of the company during the continuance of the copartnership shall have power to grant lands for publick uses .\nno one of the company to be allowed any comm [ issio ] n for his trouble expences to be borne equally by each share .\nduring world war ii , the company mainly manufactured railway transport vessels . over the years , more than 16 , 000 vessels were built .\nin july 2011 , graebener celebrated the 90th anniversary together with the neighboring company graebener pressensystem which is a member of the schuler - group .\nthe iroquois negotiated terms for the shawnee , delaware and others who occupied the ohio country , and agreed to give a chunk of land (\nindiana\n) as compensation to the suffering traders . indiana was located south of the ohio river , and stretched east to the monongahela river .\nat bizfilings , we clearly outline our fees and the ohio state fees . when you view our pricing to form an llc you plainly see :\norganization formed ( 1747 ) to extend settlements of virginia westward . the members were mostly virginia planters interested in land speculation and the fur trade . a royal charter ( 1749 ) granted the members 200 , 000 acres around the forks of the ohio river , and in 1750 the company employed christopher\nin 2006 , theodor gr\u00e4bener gmbh & co . kg , together with afco and today ' s president rich marando , founded the company graebener group technologies inc . ( ggt ) . today , this company successfully markets the products of the graebener group and provides services in the u . s .\nphiladelphia - based land speculators still sought to obtain a massive land grant in the lands along the ohio river . the wharton family and others formed the illinois company and requested a 1 , 400 , 000 land grant , but failed to get any official support after george iii issued the proclamation of 1763 .\ncrawford , william , 1730 - 1814 crawford , william , 1732 - 1782 mason , george , 1725 - 1792 mercer , george , 1733 - 1784 mercer , james mercer , john , 1704 - 1768 croghan , george , 1720 ? - 1782 stephen , adam , ca . 1721 - 1791 cresap , thomas , 1702 - 1790 craik , james , 1730 - 1814 gist , christopher , ca . 1720 - 1782 gooch , william , 1681 - 1751 ohio company ( 1747 - 1779 ) great britain . board of trade . real estate development - - united states - - history - - colonial period , ca . 1600 - 1775 indians of north america - - ohio river valley - - social life and customs indian traders - - ohio river valley anglo - french war , 1755 - 1763 land speculation - - ohio river valley ohio river valley - - history - - sources loggstown ( pa . ) - - history\nohio , constituent state of the united states of america , on the northeastern edge of the midwest region . lake erie lies on the north , pennsylvania on the east , west virginia and kentucky on the southeast and south , indiana on the west , and michigan on the northwest . ohio ranks 34th in terms of\u2026\na charter , which secured rights to 200 , 000 acres near the forks of the ohio river , was granted to the company by the british crown in 1749 . in return , the virginians promised to settle 100 families in the area and erect a fort to protect them and the british claim to the area .\nhurt , r . douglas . the ohio frontier : crucible of the old northwest , 1720 - 1830 . bloomington , in : indiana university press , 1996 .\ncontrol of the expansive ohio valley region , especially near the joining of the monongahela and allegheny rivers ( modern day pittsburgh ) , was of great interest to both the british and their french rivals . rivers like the ohio , which connected to the mississippi , were essential transit corridors for goods produced in this fertile region .\neach state has its own set of rules for businesses seeking to form a corporation there . if you ' ve decided to incorporate in ohio , urltoken will take care of all the details . we ' ll research the availability of your company name and help you prepare and file your articles of incorporation with the ohio secretary of state . we can also assist with many of your follow - up needs such as amendment filings , written consents , and annual report preparation and filing .\nthe brave men of company a : the forty - first ohio volunteer infantry . by edward s . cooper . ( madison , wis . : the fairleigh dickenson university press / rowman & littlefield , 2015 . 203 pp . cloth $ 70 . 00 , isbn 978 - 1 - 61147 - 767 - 2 . )\nin 1748 , several wealthy virginians , including family members of george washington , established the ohio company . the investors hoped to secure lands west of the appalachian mountains from the british government . they would purchase the property from the king and then sell the land to settlers moving westward for a higher price than what the investors had originally paid .\nin promoting the settlement of american colonists in a region west of the appalachians then thinly populated by indian tribes , the ohio company helped provoke the seven - year french and indian war . native americans fought on both sides of the conflict but were mostly allied with the french . the iroquois , however , sided with the american colonists and britain .\nrestricted designations : the use of certain words and phrases in corporate names is considered\nrestricted\nin ohio , meaning they require special approval by the state . these include :\nin 1983 , theodor gr\u00e4bener kg acquired a share of 52 percent in the company wilhelm sch\u00e4fer gmbh & co . kg , a renowned manufacturer of 3 - roll bending machines .\nhowe , henry . historical collections of ohio in two volumes . vol . ii . cincinnati , oh : c . j . krehbiel & co . , printers and binders , 1902 .\ncutler , william parker , and julia perkins cutler , eds . life , journals , and correspondence of rev . manasseh cutler , ll . d . athens : ohio university press , 1987 .\neach partner\u2019s share liable to the company\u2019s demands against its owner . any partner refusing or neglecting to pay his part , shall have one 60th of his share sold by order of the majority .\nturnaround time : in general , turnaround time for incorporating a business in ohio is 5 - 10 business days . expedited filing options , which take 24 and 48 hours , require an additional fee .\nturnaround time : in general , turnaround time for forming an llc in ohio is 5 - 10 business days . expedited filings , which require an additional fee , typically take 24 to 48 hours .\nthomas wharton sought to revive the indiana company in 1776 , but conflicts between previous investors blocked any action . in the 1780 ' s , samuel wharton used his position in the continental congress to seek some sort of land grant based on the claims of the suffering traders , but virginia negotiated its cession of the northwest territory so the state maintained its control over lands south of the ohio river .\nthe virginia colony ' s land claims along the ohio river dated back to the second charter issued by king james i in 1609 to the virginia company , and virginia refused to relinquish its claim to the indiana lands . the representatives of the suffering traders , samuel wharton and william trent , went to london in 1769 to seek a royal approval that would bypass any title asserted by officials in williamsburg .\nthis decade saw stanley wiedemer\u2019s sons , paul , jack and jim graduate from college and become involved with the business . by early 1941 , the company employed over 40 people . however , after the bombing of pearl harbor and the onset of world war ii , all three sons enlisted in the armed services and the phil r . hinkley company converted to the manufacture of airplane parts and sub - contracted plating jobs for the government . in 1946 , all three boys return safely from service and worked at hinkley . as soon as materials and machinery were available , the company refocused on lighting manufacturing .\nthe said tr . and wh . shall not receive or be intitled to any consider [ ation ] for their trouble , the company paying for 5 shares or 200 , 000 acres for them . [\ngeorge washington was a raw and ambitious 21 - year old when he was first sent to the ohio valley to confront the growing french presence in the region . his actions sparked the french & indian war .\n[ 72 ] james thomas flexner , george washington : the forge of experience ( 1732 - 1775 ) , boston , new york , toronto , london : little , brown and company , 1965 . 194 .\nat the beginning of 2004 , the company reika gmbh & co . kg ( hagen ) , a manufacturer of machines and lines for the pipe and bar processing , was acquired and integrated into the group .\n[ 17 ] washington\u2019s journal , 15 . joncaire provided washington a meal with great quantities of wine . washington pretended to get drunk and eavesdropped as joncaire and his officers discussed the french plans to control the ohio valley .\neach state has different requirements for forming a limited liability company ( llc ) . whether you are starting a business or incorporating a business already in existence , you ' ll want to understand the state requirements for llc formation .\ngetting started ? protect your personal assets by incorporating your business or forming a limited liability company ( llc ) . urltoken ' s fast , online services and friendly staff simplify the often complex process of business formation . learn more .\nin 1921 , theodor gr\u00e4bener , together with eight other shareholders , founded the company gr\u00e4bener & comp . siegen located in netphen - werthenbach , a company for heavy iron and steel plate constructions . even the first product range was extensive : pipes of all types for blast furnaces and steel works , for instance gas and blast pipes , cowpers , gas purification , turbine ducts and water tanks in riveted and welded design , iron constructions , assembly and dismantling works .\nduring the 1930s , stanley wiedemer worked as a traveling salesman out of kansas city . he called on electrical fixture and small appliance stores , as well as chain retailers . among his various lines was the phil r . hinkley company and he began to buy into the company as it progressed from copper to specially - treated steel , copper plating , and crystal moss , amber cathedral and amber opal glass . in the mid 30\u2019s , mr . hinkley contracted tuberculosis and sold half interest to stanley wiedemer to ensure continuity of the business he had created . in 1937 , mr . hinkley died and stanley bought the other half of the phil r . hinkley company and moved his family to cleveland .\nin 1788 , marietta became the first permanent american settlement in what was then known as the old northwest . during the ensuing decade , indians and british traders were pushed out . ohio entered the union in 1803 as the 17th state .\nas people began to settle in the frontier , it moved farther west . by the middle of the 1700s , british fur traders had crossed the appalachian mountains into the ohio river valley into land that was claimed by both great britain and france .\nmr . richard wiedemer , jr . , the current president of hinkley lighting , inc . joined the business in 1969 , working closely with his father , richard ( jim ) wiedemer , sr . who had become the sole owner of the company .\nwhen british fur traders began to move into the ohio river valley , they took business away from the french . the british offered the indians more goods for fewer furs . in time , the french lost most of their fur trading business to the british .\nregistered agent . llcs must list the name and address of a registered agent with a physical address ( no post office boxes ) in ohio . the registered agent must be available during normal business hours to accept important legal and tax documents for the business .\nwashington may have heard about the expedition from his neighbor and patron , colonel william fairfax . in october 1753 , washington traveled to williamsburg to present himself to dinwiddie and to volunteer to be britain\u2019s emissary to the french . [ 8 ] washington was not explicit as to why he was willing to take on this assignment , but he may have hoped to ingratiate himself with the governor with the intension of succeeding to the northern adjutancy . dinwiddie accepted washington\u2019s services , perhaps because of his connections to the ohio company . [ 9 ]\nshortly after his return to williamsburg in january 1754 , george washington sat down and wrote a detailed account of his journey to the ohio valley and a description of all that he had seen . this account was so well received by lt . governor robert dinwiddie that he had maj . washington ' s journal published in both williamsburg and in london . the journal of major george washington included not only washington ' s careful account of his experiences in the ohio country , but also dinwiddie ' s letter to the french and the french reply .\nat the end of 1997 , the company gr\u00e4bener became the principle shareholder of h . kleinknecht & co . gmbh with around 160 employees . the essential cornerstones\nhydraulics\nand\nelectrics\nwithin the network of the\nvirtual factory\ngraebener group were set .\norange barrel production company ( obpc ) , performing in mt . vernon , ohio , is dedicated to the education and cultural enrichment of young and old to the theatrical experience , both on stage and in the audience . we focus on providing quality performing arts in central ohio that are appropriate and inspiring for the whole family . obpc promises to promote , further and maintain the education of our participants through the study , enjoyment and presentation of music , drama , comedy , dance , song , theater , and the related arts . it is our desire to develop an atmosphere that promotes self - esteem , self - confidence and the ability to work cooperatively with peers ; as well as encourage and foster a love , respect and appreciation for the performing and visual arts that cross social , economic and religious boundaries .\nurltoken has incorporated more than 500 , 000 small businesses . we can trace our roots back more than a century . we were the first company to provide internet - based incorporation services and we continue to invest in the best technology to help our customers . learn more .\ndinwiddie instructed washington to travel to wills creek ( cumberland , md ) - - where the ohio company\u2019s fortified storehouse was located - - and to hire christopher gist as a guide . [ 10 ] from there , he was to hire porters and proceed to logstown , an indian settlement . at logstown , washington was to determine where the french forces were posted , request an indian escort , and proceed to the french forts in the ohio river valley [ 11 ] . dinwiddie instructed washington , once he arrived at the french fort , to present his letter from the governor , wait for a reply , and request a french escort back to the virginia settlements . while waiting at the fort , he was to note troop strength , armaments , defenses , communications , and learn all he could about the french plans . [ 12 ]\nsettlers for the most part resented these arrangements and , in time , joined the patriots in their struggle against the british in the american revolution \u2014 with washington serving as the patriots\u2019 commander in chief . in 1783 , britain ceded ohio to the united states under the treaty of paris .\ntheodor gr\u00e4bener pressensysteme gmbh & co . kg focused on the production and further improvement of the toggle lever and minting presses and achieved an equally strong market position as the market leader schuler . the contract dated december 13 , 1988 ultimately closed the sale of the company branch to schuler .\nin september 2016 graebener establishs the company graebener inc . . the fully - owned subsidiary\u2019s headquarter of the graebener group is located in houston , texas . today , the graebener group employs more than 150 people . the intercompany affairs of the group are handled by the following managing board :\n, in u . s . colonial history , organization of englishmen and virginians , established in 1748 , to promote trade with groups of american indians and to secure english control of the ohio river valley . its activities in an area also claimed by france led to the outbreak of the last\nin view of the disappearance of the eastern borders and the starting globalization , dr . theodor gr\u00e4bener decided to drop out of the production of large pipes . in 1996 , he sold all pipe mill equipment to indonesia and purchased shares in the newly founded pipe manufacturing company pt dsaw on batam island .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve done so many weddings over the years , \u201d said kris white , who has worked at the grande designs floral company for 12 years . \u201di knew nothing when i first started here . through bernie , andy and dena , i\u2019ve learned so much . i have so many great memories . \u201d\nrufus putnam , american soldier and pioneer settler in ohio . putnam fought in the french and indian war from 1757 to 1760 , worked as a millwright in 1761\u201368 , and from then on until the outbreak of the american revolution was a farmer and surveyor . in 1775 he entered the continental army as a\u2026\nthe two documents that follow are closely connected . both were products of the obscure and complicated process by which a group , known as the \u201csuffering traders , \u201d that claimed indian lands west of the alleghenies was transformed into an anglo - american company with political influence and grandiose ambitions . neither of the documents can be precisely dated . the first is a rough draft , in franklin\u2019s hand , of the organization of the company ; the second is a petition from it , which is endorsed as having been read before the privy council on july 24 , 1769 . the two were presumably composed at almost the same time .\nthe independent machine program soon comprised heavy plate shears with a cutting capacity of 25 mm , double - column crank presses , eccentric presses , press - brakes and toggle lever presses . in 1955 , the number of employees was around 310 . in the very same year , company founder theodor gr\u00e4bener passed away .\nin 1804 , the company established ohio university on the land that it had set aside for that purpose . in its early years , the university only offered the equivalent of a high school education and enrollment remained low . the settlers of marietta had greater success in establishing a new society once the treaty of greenville , signed in 1795 , effectively forcibly evicted many of the region ' s american indian peoples from the area . as the population continued to grow in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries , many of the new england settlers found themselves in disagreement with people coming from virginia and kentucky who had different visions for the region .\nthe journal of major george washington appeared in monograph form and was published in various newspapers in both britain and america . the account not only helped to inform the american and british populations of the perceived growing french threat in the ohio valley , but also made young george washington a celebrity on both sides of the atlantic .\n] pounds per share shall be advanced by each of the parties unto tr . and wh . and others , to be disbursed in building saw mills grist mills and other buildings on the land , and in purchasing waggons and horses for the use of the company aforesaid . and the said tr . and wh . and [\n. , p . 86 and n . 138 . his citations , however , do not bear out his assertion ; and we are convinced that the idea must have been born earlier . otherwise there would scarcely have been time to organize the company , and draft and submit the petition that was before the privy council on july 24 .\nthe interest of british colonists in these western lands quickly became known to the french , who had no interest in sharing the region with their rival . they responded by constructing a string of forts in the contested area ( see new france ) . the effort to control the ohio country was the most direct cause of the french and indian war .\nbenjamin franklin , pennsylvania ' s land agent ( lobbyist ) in london , joined the effort to confirm the indiana claim negotiated with the iroquois . franklin , wharton , and trent conspired to expand the scope of their efforts and seek a land grant even larger than what the iroquois granted , and larger than the original dreams of the illinois company .\nby the early 1750s the french and british were in conflict in the ohio valley . since the beginning of european settlement in the seventeenth century , english settlement had slowly expanded westward from the eastern seaboard , while french settlement moved south from canada . in the 1740s , british traders entered the ohio valley and began competing with already established french traders for indian commerce . in 1744 the iroquois signed the treaty of lancaster with the british , which ceded iroquois claims in maryland and virginia . while the iroquois assumed that this meant the shenandoah valley and land already within settled colonial boundaries , the british interpreted it as the entire area of english claim . virginia\u2019s charter specified that its western boundary was the pacific ocean .\ncutler , julia perkins . the founders of ohio : brief sketches of the forty - eight pioneers who , under command of general rufus putnam , landed at the mouth of the muskingum river on the seventh of april , 1788 , and commenced the first white settlement in the northwest territory . cincinnati , oh : r . clarke & co . , 1888 .\npresident franklin d . roosevelt was well aware of u . s . vulnerability because of its dependence on threatened supplies of natural rubber , and in june 1940 , he formed the rubber reserve company ( rrc ) . the rrc set objectives for stockpiling rubber , conserving the use of rubber in tires by setting speed limits , and collecting scrap rubber for reclamation .\nthe american chemical society designated the u . s . synthetic rubber program as a national historic chemical landmark in a ceremony on august 29 , 1998 , at the university of akron in akron , ohio . additional plaques were presented to the five companies listed below that participated in the development of gr - s rubber . the text of the plaque commemorating the program reads :\nthe british government owed nothing to these traders or their financial backers ; they had sought high profits by taking high risks , and suffered a business loss . the land speculators saw an opportunity aligned with the traders , and formed the indiana company . they then sought to get compensation from the native americans though the negotiations that led to the 1768 treaty of fort stanwix .\nafter the loss of the natural rubber supply , the rrc called for an annual production of 400 , 000 tons of general purpose synthetic rubber to be manufactured by the four large rubber companies . on december 19 , 1941 , jersey standard , firestone , goodrich , goodyear , and united states rubber company signed a patent and information sharing agreement under the auspices of the rrc .\nresponding to the defiant french , lt . governor dinwiddie ordered the newly promoted lt . col . george washington and approximately 160 virginia militia to return to the ohio country in march of 1754 . dinwiddie wanted washington to\nact on the defensive ,\nbut also clearly empowered washington to\nmake prisoners of or kill & destroy\u2026\nall those who resisted british control of the region .\nwhile on the march , washington encountered the straggling remains of ensign edward ward\u2019s contingent in retreat from the forks . the french had taken the british fort without a shot . faced with a vastly superior force , ward had surrendered . [ 30 ] washington continued on with the understanding that reinforcements were on the way . fry was scheduled to leave alexandria with 100 men . three independent companies [ 31 ] from south carolina and new york were on the march . north carolina also reported that they were sending militia in support of the british and colonial cause . [ 32 ] believing he was the advance portion of a large contingent of soldiers , washington elected to continue his mission and set his sights for the ohio company\u2019s fortified storehouse on red stone creek . [ 33 ]\nin 1906 scientists at the bayer company in germany embarked on a program to make synthetic rubber . by 1912 , they were producing methyl rubber , made by polymerizing methylisoprene . methyl rubber was manufactured on a large scale during world war i , when a blockade halted the import of natural rubber to germany . because methyl rubber was an expensive and inferior imitation , production was abandoned at the war ' s end .\nin 1754 the french expanded their control of the region , capturing the british trading post at logstown and another site operated by william trent on the headwaters of the ohio river as well . here the french built fort duquesne ( modern pittsburgh , pennsylvania ) . that same year , dinwiddie sent washington and a force of virginia militiamen to the ohio country to force the french to withdraw from the area . the french , however , proved to be too firmly entrenched . washington decided to build his own fort , fort necessity , to challenge fort duquesne ' s dominance of the region . a combined force of french soldiers from fort duquesne and their american indian allies attacked fort necessity in july 1754 , signaling the start of the french and indian war ( 1756 - 1763 ) . the french captured washington ' s men and sent the militia forces back to virginia .\noperating from the recently established fort ligonier , colonel washington ' s virginians participated in a number of operations in the area east of the french position . on november 24 , 1758 , washington led his troops on an advance that occupied the smoking ruins of the abandoned fort duquesne . after almost five years of hard marching , combat , and countless setbacks , washington was finally able to stand at the british controlled forks of the ohio .\nashtabula , oh , april 07 , 2017 \u2013 grand river rubber and plastics , a 100 percent employee owned lathe cut washers , tubular gaskets and flat drive belts manufacturer in ashtabula , ohio , has acquired the flat belt division of flexaust of el paso , texas . flexaust is a world leader in flexible hose and flexible ducting products . flat belts are used by major oem\u2019s in the floor care industry on sweepers such as extractor units as well as upright units"]}
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", "topic": 29}], "title": "atlantic southeast airlines", "paragraphs": ["a timeline of expressjet ' s history . . . from its beginnings as atlantic southeast airlines through the growth of expressjet and its merger with atlantic southeast airlines :\natlantic southeast airlines 1979 map showing the sole route between atlanta and columbus , ga .\natlantic southeast airlines . airline code , web site , phone , reviews and opinions .\nskywest , inc . acquires atlantic southeast airlines ( asa ) from delta air lines .\nmidwest airlines transitions all midwest connect regional operations from skyway airlines to skywest airlines .\natlantic southeast acquires expressjet holdings , inc . , parent company of expressjet airlines , and announces plans to merge the two airlines .\nask a question about working or interviewing at atlantic southeast airlines . our community is ready to answer .\ndelta air lines reaches an agreement to sell atlantic southeast to skywest , inc .\natlantic southeast airlines inc . ( 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 ."]}
{"id": 55810, "summary": [{"text": "x-ray astronomy detectors are instruments that detect x-rays for use in the study of x-ray astronomy .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "x-ray astronomy is an observational branch of astronomy which deals with the study of x-ray emission from celestial objects .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "x-radiation is absorbed by the earth 's atmosphere , so instruments to detect x-rays must be taken to high altitude by balloons , sounding rockets , and satellites .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "x-ray astronomy is part of space science .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "x-ray astronomy detectors have been designed and configured primarily for energy and occasionally for wavelength detection using a variety of techniques usually limited to the technology of the time . ", "topic": 17}], "title": "x - ray astronomy detector", "paragraphs": ["overview of x - ray astronomy and x - ray sources : black holes to galaxy clusters .\nlarge - absorber tes x - ray microcalorimeters and the micro - x detector array .\nposition - sensitive czt detectors for x - ray and gamma - ray astronomy j . matteson\ndevelopment of arrays of transition edge sensors for application in x - ray astronomy .\na mercuric iodide detector system for x - ray astronomy : i . design considerations and predictions of background and sensitivity - sciencedirect\nczt detectors for hard x - ray & gamma ray astronomy : current technologies . ann parson , gsfc\ndetector systems for the x - ray evolving universe spectroscopy mission ( xeus ) m . bavdaz et al\nthe operation of scintillation and solid state detectors for gamma - ray astronomy is the same as it is for x - ray astronomy . we ' ve described the basics of these types of detectors on the x - ray detector page . below we describe three types of detectors used uniquely for gamma - ray astronomy : compton scattering detectors , pair telescopes , and air cerenkov detectors .\ndevelopment of x - ray microcalorimeters for future japanese x - . . | inis\nwhat is x - ray astronomy and what can astronomers learn by studying the universe in x - rays ? visit our science pages to find out .\nastro - h will feature an x - ray calorimeter as one of it ' s x - ray detectors .\n11 pages , 8 figures , to appear in proc . spie 5898 , uv , x - ray , and gamma - ray space instrumentation for astronomy xiv\nhow do we measure the energy ( or wavelength ) of an x - ray photon ? we need the x - ray to give all its energy to a detector . that energy will change something in the detector and , by measuring the change , we can determine the energy of the incoming x - ray .\nx - ray cameras & gamma - ray detectors ( 0 . 5 - 400 kev )\nthe quest of x - ray astronomy is to be able to detect a weak source against a fairly strong background . the relative weakness of x - ray sources has prevented detectors such as film from finding a place in cosmic x - ray astronomy . source detection is done on a photon - by - photon basis . in x - ray astronomy , a source that gives just one photon per centimeter per second ( in the 1 - 10 kev range ) at earth is considered a bright cosmic x - ray source .\neuv , x - ray , and gamma - ray instrumentation for astronomy and atomic physics ; aug . 7 - 11 , 1989 ; san diego , ca ; united states\nphoto of the hard x - ray detector before it was installed on the suzaku satellite . ( credit : jaxa / isas and nasa )\nthe physics of x - ray conversion for phosphors is essentially the same as described for scintillators . also , the key functional elements of any phosphor - based detector are the same as for a scintillator . for astronomy , the similarities end there . while large area single crystals of nai and csi are valued for their stopping power in hard x - ray and gamma - ray astronomy , thin layers of phosphors are used to do high resolution , soft x - ray imaging .\nfirst x - ray pictures of the sun . discovery of 40 extra - solar x - ray sources , including x - ray stars , the crab nebula pulsar , supernova remnants , and the galaxy m87 .\nadvanced x - ray ccd detectors for the constellation - x and maxim missions george r . ricker , mit\nglobal astronomy : collaboration across cultures is based on the graphene theme by syahir hakim .\nadvanced x - ray ccd detectors for the constellation - x and maxim missions - george r . ricker , mit\ntumay o . tumer , terrence j . o ' neill , kevin c . hurley , hakki ogelman , robert j . paulos , richard charles puetter , eric j . beuville , w . j . hamilton , r proctor ,\nnew high - resolution gamma - ray burst detector : all - sky x - ray and gamma - ray astronomy monitor ( axgam ) ,\nproc . spie 3114 , euv , x - ray , and gamma - ray instrumentation for astronomy viii , ( 15 october 1997 ) ;\n2001 w . tucker & k . tucker , revealing the universe : the making of the chandra x - ray observatory , harvard u . press 1998 j . trumper et al . , the invisible sky : rosat and the age of x - ray astronomy , copernicus books 1995 p . charles & f . seward , exploring the x - ray universe , cambridge univ . press 1985 w . tucker & r . giacconi , the x - ray universe , harvard u . press urltoken history of x - ray astronomy field guide einstein observatory historical archive\nhigh resolution detector technologies for an advanced compton telescope . elena aprile , columbia univ .\ndetection and localization of gamma - ray bursts , and a possible new type of x - ray burst that may be related to gamma - ray bursts .\nno matter which observational technique is used to view the x - ray sky , the final outcome of a measurement is determined by the properties of the electronic detector with which the collimated , focused , or diffracted x - ray photons eventually interact .\nmaxi continues to detect x - ray transient phenomena and rapidly inform the world of its position and brightness . the observation results about 1000 x - ray sources are provided in every day . maxi also provides the latest x - ray catalog .\nsuperconducting transition - edge sensor x - ray microcalorimeters john m . martinis et al\nvolker dangendorf , amos breskin , rachel chechik , horst w . schmidt - boecking ,\nx - ray imaging gas scintillation detector with csi - wire chamber uv - photon readout ,\nproc . spie 1235 , instrumentation in astronomy vii , ( 1 july 1990 ) ;\ntumay o . tumer , terrence j . o ' neill , kevin c . hurley , hakki ogelman , robert j . paulos , richard charles puetter , eric j . beuville , w . j . hamilton , r proctor ,\nnew high - resolution gamma - ray burst detector : all - sky x - ray and gamma - ray astronomy monitor ( axgam )\n, proc . spie 3114 , euv , x - ray , and gamma - ray instrumentation for astronomy viii , ( 15 october 1997 ) ; doi : 10 . 1117 / 12 . 283786 ; urltoken\nubertini p . et al . ( 1995 ) integral x - ray monitor : a proposal for the hard x - ray imager on - board integral . in : bassani l . , di cocco g . ( eds ) imaging in high energy astronomy . springer , dordrecht\ncollaboration allows astronomers and engineers to pool resources and expertise to advance our understanding of the universe . nasa and isas have worked together for the past three decades on x - ray astronomy .\nwith seven different instruments onboard , granat was designed to observe the universe at energies ranging from x - ray to gamma - ray . specific instruments were meant to study gamma - ray bursts and other transient x - ray sources while others were intended to image x - ray sources near the galactic center . one instrument ( watch ) was designed to monitor the sky continuously and alert the other instruments to new or interesting x - ray sources .\nx - ray photons have energies that are among the highest for light . when detector material absorbs the energy from an incoming photon , the material heats up just a little . the amount of the temperature difference gives a measure of the energy of the incoming x - ray .\nx _ ray science . steven s . murray , harvard - smithsonian center for astrophysics .\ngas proportional pixel detectors for x and gamma ray imaging p . deines - jones et al\nginga was the first x - ray astronomy collaboration between agencies in the u . s . and isas , which forged the way for future collaborations with nasa . it operated from 1987 until 1991 .\nastrosat is a planned multiwavelength astronomy satellite , with four x - ray instruments and one uv / optical instrument on board . rri is involved in timing calibration and software development for the large area xenon proportional counters ( laxpc ) . rri also contributed significantly towards two other x - ray instruments of astrosat , namely the scanning x - ray sky monitor ( ssm ) and the cadmium - zinc - telluride detector array ( czt ) both of which use the coded aperture mask imaging technique .\nwe distinguish scintillators from phosphors , at least in x - ray astronomy , by defining bulk crystalline materials such as nai and csi as scintillators , and thin granular layers of rare earth oxysulphides as phosphors .\nmonitor of all - sky x - ray image ( maxi ) - 04 . 25 . 18\nthis is the first of two papers describing an extremely sensitive astronomical hard x - ray telescope design based on a mercuric iodide ( hgi 2 ) detector shielded by a bismuth germanate ( bi 4 ge 3 o 12 ) scintillator . in a version suitable for a spacelab mission , this shielded detector is located at the focus of a pyrolytic graphite or lithium fluoride concentrator ( the hard x - ray diffraction telescope , or hxdt ) . the background counting rate of the mercuric iodide detector at balloon altitudes is calculated using a monte carlo simulation of the detector assembly in the radiation environment at 40 km above sea level . in paper ii of this series , these predictions are compared to actual balloon flight measurements of a prototype detector assembly .\naleksander gorgolewski , jaromir barylak , marek st\u0119\u015blicki , \u017caneta szaforz , jaros\u0142aw b\u0105ka\u0142a ,\nsolpex x - ray polarimeter detector luminescence background calculated using geant4 simulation software ,\nproc . spie 10031 , photonics applications in astronomy , communications , industry , and high - energy physics experiments 2016 , 100313v ( 28 september 2016 ) ;\ndesigning x - ray telescopes and detectors poses many challenges to engineers . visit our technology pages to see how x - rays are captured and observed .\nposition - sensitive czt detectors for x - ray and gamma - ray astronomy - j . matteson , w . heindl , e . kalemci , m . pelling , r . rothschild , t . skelton , ucsd , p . hink , k . slavis , wustl\nvolker dangendorf , amos breskin , rachel chechik , horst w . schmidt - boecking ,\nx - ray imaging gas scintillation detector with csi - wire chamber uv - photon readout\n, proc . spie 1235 , instrumentation in astronomy vii , ( 1 july 1990 ) ; doi : 10 . 1117 / 12 . 19153 ; urltoken\nscintillators work by converting x - ray energy into visible light . the energy of the incoming x - ray is completely absorbed by the material , exciting a molecule of the detector material . when the molecule de - excites , it emits a pulse of light , this time in the optical region of the electromagnetic spectrum . so , in this way , the incoming x - ray has been converted to optical light .\ndiscovery that wide energy and angular control of x ray and neutron trajectories can be achieved with high efficiency by the use of shaped arrays of hollow capillaries has made possible important new applications in science , medicine , and industry . these include medical diagnostic imaging , medical therapy , analysis of the composition and structure of materials , x - ray microscopy , x - ray astronomy , industrial process and fault analysis , and x - ray lithography . the status and prospects for this remarkable range of possibilities is summarized in this report .\nsurvey used large proportional counters that covered a wide range of x - ray energies . discovered the cygnus superbubble , and gathered detailed information on spectra of active galactic nuclei and the x - ray background .\ndiscovery of scorpius x - 1 , the first cosmic x - ray source and x - ray background , a signal appearing to come from all directions , possibly a truly diffuse emission and possibly due to many sources , too faint to be resolved individually .\nthe first large x - ray telescope with mirrors . einstein made the first x - ray images of shock waves in supernova remnants , hot gas in galaxies and clusters of galaxies . einstein also located accurately over 7000 x - ray sources , including stellar coronas , x - ray binaries , galaxies and quasars . it made possible a new way to study the mysterious dark matter that is present in galaxies and clusters of galaxies and showed that most of the x - ray background is probably due to discrete sources .\nthe alkali halides nai and csi , activated by a small amount of either thallium or sodium impurity , have been the scintillators of choice so far in x - ray astronomy . this has been true because these materials can be made into large area crystals , have good x - ray stopping power , and are efficient light producers .\nthe baseline detector system is a high pressure imaging proportional counter placed behind a coded mask placed at 4 meters from the detector window . the instrument view angle is limited by a square passive collimator with a fov of 6 degrees fwhm .\nillustration of a the basic operation of a compton scattering detector . ( credit : nasa ' s imagine the universe )\nezio caroli , giuseppe bertuccio , adriano cola , rui m . curado da silva , ariano donati , waldes dusi , gianni landini , paul siffert , marco sampietro , john buchan stephen ,\nhard x - ray polarimetry with a thick cdte position sensitive spectrometer ,\nproc . spie 4140 , x - ray and gamma - ray instrumentation for astronomy xi , ( 13 december 2000 ) ;\nthe 1991 - 2016 archive of the icso proceedings is a resource made freely available to serve the space optics and astronomy communities .\nmagnified image of an array of x - ray calorimeters . ( credit : nasa / goddard space flight center )\naleksander gorgolewski , jaromir barylak , marek st\u0119\u015blicki , \u017caneta szaforz , jaros\u0142aw b\u0105ka\u0142a ,\nsolpex x - ray polarimeter detector luminescence background calculated using geant4 simulation software\n, proc . spie 10031 , photonics applications in astronomy , communications , industry , and high - energy physics experiments 2016 , 100313v ( 28 september 2016 ) ; doi : 10 . 1117 / 12 . 2249349 ; urltoken\nmihara t , kawai n , yoshida a , sakurai i , kamae t , matsuoka m , shirasaki y , sugizaki m , yuan w , tanaka i . performance of the gsc engineering - counter for maxi / iss . x - ray and gamma - ray instrumentation for astronomy xii ; 2002 january 31 173 - 186 .\nezio caroli , giuseppe bertuccio , adriano cola , rui m . curado da silva , ariano donati , waldes dusi , gianni landini , paul siffert , marco sampietro , john buchan stephen ,\nhard x - ray polarimetry with a thick cdte position sensitive spectrometer\n, proc . spie 4140 , x - ray and gamma - ray instrumentation for astronomy xi , ( 13 december 2000 ) ; doi : 10 . 1117 / 12 . 409157 ; urltoken\nasca was launched in 1993 and made over 3000 observations of the x - ray sky in its 8 years of operations .\nin 1962 , a team of scientists under the direction of riccardo giacconi at american science and engineering in cambridge , ma . , used a small x - ray detector aboard an aerobee rocket to discover scorpius x - 1 , the first source of x - rays outside our solar system . forty years later , over 100 , 000 x - ray sources have been detected , the most distant of which is 13 billion light years from earth . this extraordinary leap in sensitivity has been due , in large part , to the development of telescopes that can focus x - rays .\na large format array of transition - edge - sensor ( tes ) microcalorimeters is a promising detector for high - resolution spectroscopy in x - ray astronomy . we are developing such a detector for future japanese missions . in this paper , we present the recent progress in our work , particularly in the improvement of the energy resolution and the x - ray absorber fabrication . the energy resolution of our single pixel detector was improved to 25 ev ( fwhm ) at 5 . 9 kev . this is limited by pulse shape variation and excess noise . we describe the characteristics of these two limiting factors , and suggest several possible ways to improve the performance . as for attaching x - ray absorbers with a high coverage fraction , we are proposing an electrodeposition method involving a two - layer lift - off process . we describe the details of this method and show the results of the test sample fabricated on a silicon wafer . ( author )\nperhaps the most intriguing advance in x - ray astronomy instrumentation in the past couple decades has been the development of single photon calorimeters , spearheaded by work at nasa ' s goddard space flight center . these devices detect x - rays by the temperature pulses they generate in a small absorber which is cooled to a fraction of a kelvin .\nwhen an x - ray interacts with matter , it can can give all of its energy to an electron ( a process called photo - electric absorption ) , or it can give some of its energy ( a process called compton scattering ) , or it can scatter without losing any energy ( a process called rayleigh scattering ) . the probability associated with each of these kinds of scattering depends on the energy of the x - ray photon , the bound state the electron is in , and the scattering angle . for the x - ray energies of most interest to x - ray astronomy , photo - electric absorption is much more likely than either kind of scattering .\nin : euv , x - ray , and gamma - ray instrumentation for astronomy and atomic physics ; proceedings of the meeting , san diego , ca , aug . 7 - 11 , 1989 ( a90 - 50251 23 - 35 ) . bellingham , wa , society of photo - optical instrumentation engineers , 1989 , p . 306 - 315 .\nriken symposium on ' development and application of superconductor radiation detector ' . stj workshop ; wako , saitama ( japan ) ; 16 - 17 jan 2002\n8 : 00 9 : 00am registration 9 : 00 9 : 30am gamma - ray science ' fiona harrison , cal tech 9 : 30 10 : 00am high resolution detector technologies for an advanced compton telescope ' elena aprile , columbia univ . 10 : 00 10 : 30am czt detectors for hard x - ray & gamma ray astronomy - current technologies - ann parson , gsfc 10 : 30 11 : 00am coffee break 11 : 00 11 : 30am detectors for gev gamma rays - bob hartman , gsfc 11 : 30 12 : 30pm contributed talks 12 : 30 2 : 00pm lunch 2 : 00 2 : 30pm x - ray science ' steven s . murray , harvard - smithsonian center for astrophysics 2 : 30 3 : 00pm x - ray ccds ' mark bautz , mit 3 : 00 3 : 30pm poster review highlights 3 : 30 4 : 00pm coffee break 4 : 00 4 : 30pm x - ray calorimeters ' caroline stahle , gsfc 4 : 30 5 : 30pm contributed talks\ntwo additional science instruments provide detailed information about the x - ray energy , the letg and hetg spectrometers . these are grating arrays which can be flipped into the path of the x - rays just behind the mirrors , where they redirect ( diffract ) the x - rays according to their energy . the x - ray position is measured by hrc or acis , so that the exact energy can be determined . the science instruments have complementary capabilities to record and analyze x - ray images of celestial objects and probe their physical conditions with unprecedented accuracy .\noptical thru x - ray single photon imaging spectrometer using superconducting tunnel junctions - d . e . prober et al ( download pdf format )\nx - ray fiber optics are bundles of hollow tubes which transmit x rays by multiple grazing incidence reflections . they provide a means of shielding xuv and x - ray instruments used for plasma diagnostics of magnetic confinement devices from the adverse effects of energetic neutrons and neutron induced gamma radiation . we have designed and built x - ray transmitting fiber optic bundles for instruments covering the ranges 60 to 200 ev and 3 to 10 kev . we have measured the performance of such bundles in the laboratory at 280 ev and at 6 . 4 , 8 , an 10 kev and compared it with simple computer models of x - ray fiber transmission .\nx - rays interact strongly with electrons . if you ' ve ever had a medical or dental x - ray , you were probably given a lead drape to protect you from the x - rays . lead is very good at blocking x - rays because each lead atom has 82 electrons and the atoms of lead are packed pretty close . lead , then , stops x - rays because it has a large electron density .\nhow does the xrs instrument measure x - rays ? watch dr . caroline kilbourne describe the instrument in this short clip from\nbuilding the coolest x - ray satellite .\n( credit : nasa / suzaku )\nthe surface finishing of x - ray grazing incidence optics is the most demanding area of optical processing . both in terms of metrology and application of optical finishing techniques . this paper discusses the application of specialized metrology and finishing techniques in producing a low x - ray scatter grazing incidence telescope .\nx - ray spectroscopy . since the grating spectrometers can measure energy to an accuracy of up to one part in a thousand , they are used in the study of detailed energy spectra , distinguishing individual x - ray lines . this enables the temperature , ionization and chemical composition to be explored .\nusually , then , when an x - ray stops in a detector , it has given all of its energy to one electron . that electron can rattle around in the detector and give energy to other electrons . in some materials , these electrons will have enough energy to be freed of their host atoms . in that case , applying an electric field will allow those free electrons to be collected and counted . the number of electrons collected tells you the energy that was deposited .\nchandra x - ray center , operated for nasa by the smithsonian astrophysical observatory this site was developed with funding from nasa under contract nas8 - 03060 .\nt . r . fisher , j . w . hamilton , j . d . hawley , j . r . kilner , m . r . murphy , g . h . nakano ,\nimaging germanium spectrometer with rotational modulation grid collimators ,\nproc . spie 1159 , euv , x - ray , and gamma - ray instrumentation for astronomy and atomic physics , ( 27 november 1989 ) ;\nintense photostimulated luminescence ( psl ) is observed , for the first time , in x - ray irradiated europium - doped potassium chloride ( kcl : eu ) single crystals . the intensity of psl with a peak at about 420 nm , which is emitted by stimulation with 560 nm light , is proportional to the optical density of the f centers , which are created by x - ray irradiation , over the wide range of the x - ray absorbed dose . this suggests that kcl : eu is one of the most attractive candidates for a two - dimensional x - ray imaging sensor utilizing the psl phenomenon .\na new type of x - ray real time still image detector named ` x ray to visible light prom ( xtv - prom ) ' has been developed . xtv - prom consists of a thin bi 12 sio 20 ( bso ) single crystal plate , transparent insulating layers , and two electrodes on both faces of the crystal plate . one electrode is transparent and the other refracts readout lights and lets in x rays . several tens of kev x rays generate electron - hole pairs in the crystal and an x - ray image is recorded as a charge pattern . a voltage pattern generated from the charge pattern causes the pockels effect and the recorded x - ray image is converted to the visible light image using the effect of the crystal . the recorded image can be erased and the device can be used repeatedly . the xtv - prom with a large active area ( 18 x 18 mm 2 ) and high resolution ( 25 micrometers ) has been made by a new process for polishing bso crystal thinly . the xtv - prom has a good response for bremsstrahlung x rays higher than 30 kev .\nbepposax is the first x - ray mission with a scientific payload covering more than three decades of energy - from 0 . 1 to 300 kev , with moderate imaging capability . bepposax has proved to be especially useful for wide band spectra of active galactic nuclei , and for studying gamma - ray bursts by determining their positions with an unprecedented precision and monitoring their x - ray afterglow .\nalthough rxte does not have focusing x - ray mirrors , it has the unique capability to study rapid time variability in the emission of cosmic x - ray sources over a wide band of x - ray energies , and has made valuable contributions to our understanding of the behavior of matter in the vicinity of neutron stars and black holes . extremely rapid variability observed by rxte may be evidence for the dragging of space by strong gravity in the vicinity of black holes .\nmonitor of all - sky x - ray image ( maxi ) is an x - ray all - sky monitor , to scan almost the entire sky once every 96 minutes for a mission life of more than two years . maxi on iss has been observing the x - ray sky from aug 2009 . the detection sensitivity will be about 20 mcrab ( 5 sigma level ) for one - orbit maxi operation , 2\u20133 mcrab for one day , and 1 mcrab for one week , reaching a source confusion limit of 0 . 2 mcrab in one - year observation . the systematic survey of the x - ray variabilities to study the nature of active celestial objects is an important objective of maxi . so far , maxi has detected many x - ray transient phenomena and rapidly informed the world of its sky positions and x - ray brightness . in principle . the astronomical data obtained with maxi is now available at the maxi web site .\ndetector systems for the x - ray evolving universe spectroscopy mission ( xeus ) - m . bavdaz , a . peacock , a . parmar , m . beijersbergen , j . schiemann , space science department of esa , estec , 2200ag noordwijk , netherlands . directorate of manned spaceflight and microgravity esa , estec , 2200ag noordwijk , netherlands\nthe asca x - ray observatory with low resolution mirrors , and the first large ccd detectors , was especially designed to study the detailed spectra of x - ray sources in supernova remnants , active galactic nuclei and galaxy clusters . found first evidence of the gravitational redshift due to the strong gravitational field around a black hole .\nto measure the temperature increase in an absorber due to an x - ray , it is necessary to have a very sensitive thermometer \u0096 something that had a physical property that changed drastically for a small change in temperature . that detector should also have a small heat capacity , so its temperature would change a lot for a small change in energy . it ' s also best to have the detector and thermometer work at very low temperatures , because a small temperature change will be much more pronounced in a very cold system .\nhard x - ray telescope for space flight use - upendra desai , larry orwig , code 682 gsfc / nasa , lawrence mertz , digiphase technology , palo alto , ca . , carl gaither , cna corporation , washington , dc , walter gibson , center for x - ray optics university at albany , n . y .\nin september , 1949 , a team led by herbert friedman of the naval research laboratory detected weak x - ray emission from the solar corona , the hot outer layers of the sun ' s atmosphere . their experiment consisted of a collection of small geiger counters aboard a captured german v - 2 rocket . it took more than a decade before a greatly improved detector discovered x - rays coming from sources beyond the solar system .\nthe largest x - ray ccd ever build , with a sensitive area of 60 \u00d7 60 mm\u00b2 . the ccd was developed for the xmm - newton satellite mission .\nuhuru , the first satellite dedicated to the observation of cosmic x - ray sources , was equipped with a sensitive proportional counter attached to a viewing pipe to locate the sources . it expanded the number of known sources to more than 400 , showed that x - ray stars are neutron stars or black holes accreting matter from companions in binary star systems , and discovered x - rays from hot gas in galaxy clusters .\nphotos of detector towers for the large area telescope on fermi . on the left is a single tower , which is composed of a stack of interleaved planes of silicon strips and tungsten converters . on the right is a photo showing six towers installed on the detector housing . the lat has 16 of these towers in a 4x4 array . ( credit : nasa / fermi )\nthis animation shows how the large area telescope on the fermi gamma - ray telescope works . a gamma ray ( purple ) interacts with the detector , creating an electron - positron pair which cascade down the tower . using the paths that the electron and positron take through the telescope , the direction of the original gamma - ray can be determined ( shown in purple ) . ( credit : nasa ' s goddard space flight center conceptual image lab )\nt . r . fisher , j . w . hamilton , j . d . hawley , j . r . kilner , m . r . murphy , g . h . nakano ,\nimaging germanium spectrometer with rotational modulation grid collimators\n, proc . spie 1159 , euv , x - ray , and gamma - ray instrumentation for astronomy and atomic physics , ( 27 november 1989 ) ; doi : 10 . 1117 / 12 . 962566 ; urltoken\nthe inclusion of a broad band hard x - ray imager is important to the success of the international gamma - ray astrophysics laboratory ( integral ) mission , the next esa blue box m2 mission , due to be launched during april , 2001 . the observatory payload comprises two main instruments , the imager and the spectrometer , and two monitors , the x - ray monitor ( xrm ) and the optical transient camera ( otc ) .\nthe science and an overview of the soft x - ray spectrometer onboard the stro - h mission are presented . the sxs consists of x - ray focusing mirrors and a microcalorimeter array and is developed by international collaboration lead by jaxa and nasa with european participation . the detector is a 6\u00d76 format microcalorimeter array operated at a cryogenic temperature of 50 mk and covers a 3\u2032\u00d73\u2032 field of view of the x - ray telescope of 5 . 6 m focal length . we expect an energy resolution better than 7 ev ( fwhm , requirement ) with a goal of 4 ev . the effective area of the instrument will be 225 cm 2 at 7 kev ; by a factor of about two larger than that of the x - ray microcalorimeter on board suzaku . one of the main scientific objectives of the sxs is to investigate turbulent and / or macroscopic motions of hot gas in clusters of galaxies .\nfully depleted , 300 micron thick ccd image sensors with applications in the x - ray , uv , visible and near - ir regions , s . e . holland et al lbnl\na timing scintillation detector based on a plastic scintillator strip sized 35 \u00d7 5 \u00d7 1 cm 3 and sipm optical readout has been developed and characterized . for the best uniformity of the detector ' s response to particle hits across its area , a set of sipm optical sensors has been incorporated into the scintillator throughout its volume . time resolution better than 260 ps ( sigma ) has been achieved for each point of the device . uniformity of the detector ' s response is confirmed by amplitude measurements along the strip as well as measurements of the efficiency of scintillation detection , which , on average , is ~ 99 % .\nthis instrument , as a monitor , will provide fine imaging and simultaneous x - ray flux measurements . the spectral resolution and sensitivity will be optimised to make it a competitive spectroscopic instrument for medium to high energy x - rays . the scientific rational and the experiment configuration are discussed .\nthe soft x - ray solar polarimeter - spectrometer ( solpex ) experiment is planned to be placed in roscosmos\u2019 multipurpose laboratory module \u201cnauka\u201d on international space station ( iss ) in 2019 . the experiment is design to detect polarization and x - ray spectra of solar flares . due to very high , few percent , linear polarization detection limit , accurate background estimation and modeling is crucial .\nall x - ray proportional counters consist of a windowed gas cell , subdivided into a number of low - and high - electric field regions by some arrangement of electrodes . the signals induced on these electrodes by the motions of electrons and ions in the counting gas mixture contain information on the energies , arrival times , and interaction positions of the photons transmitted by the window . at energies less than 50 kev , x - rays interact with gas molecules via the photoelectric effect , with the immediate release of a primary photo - electron , followed by a cascade of auger electrons and / or fluorescent photons . to date , gas proportional counters have been the ' workhorses ' of x - ray astronomy .\nrosat expanded the number of known x - ray sources to 125 , 000 and proved to be especially valuable for investigating the multi - million degree gas present in the upper atmospheres of many stars , made the first detection of radiation from the hot surface of a neutron star , and comets . it resolved 70 % of soft x - ray background , and made an extensive catalogue of galaxy clusters .\nwe present experimental results and designs of large - absorber transition - edge - sensor ( tes ) x - ray microcalorimeters . much of our effort has focused on developing close - packed arrays of 250 - 300 \u03bcm - sized pixels suitable for the x - ray microcalorimeter spectrometer ( xms ) on the international x - ray observatory . these efforts have produced devices with the requisite energy resolution of \u2272 2 . 5 ev ( fwhm ) at 6 kev . there are several upcoming applications , however , that require arrays composed of significantly larger pixels . in this contribution we present experimental results from 490 \u03bcm - sized pixels that have attained 3 . 5 ev energy resolution at 6 kev . these devices are precursors to the pixels that are being developed for the xms extended array . in addition , we briefly describe detector designs for the micro - x sounding rocket experiment , which also requires an array of large - area tes microcalorimeters .\nn2 - we present experimental results and designs of large - absorber transition - edge - sensor ( tes ) x - ray microcalorimeters . much of our effort has focused on developing close - packed arrays of 250 - 300 \u03bcm - sized pixels suitable for the x - ray microcalorimeter spectrometer ( xms ) on the international x - ray observatory . these efforts have produced devices with the requisite energy resolution of \u2272 2 . 5 ev ( fwhm ) at 6 kev . there are several upcoming applications , however , that require arrays composed of significantly larger pixels . in this contribution we present experimental results from 490 \u03bcm - sized pixels that have attained 3 . 5 ev energy resolution at 6 kev . these devices are precursors to the pixels that are being developed for the xms extended array . in addition , we briefly describe detector designs for the micro - x sounding rocket experiment , which also requires an array of large - area tes microcalorimeters .\nab - we present experimental results and designs of large - absorber transition - edge - sensor ( tes ) x - ray microcalorimeters . much of our effort has focused on developing close - packed arrays of 250 - 300 \u03bcm - sized pixels suitable for the x - ray microcalorimeter spectrometer ( xms ) on the international x - ray observatory . these efforts have produced devices with the requisite energy resolution of \u2272 2 . 5 ev ( fwhm ) at 6 kev . there are several upcoming applications , however , that require arrays composed of significantly larger pixels . in this contribution we present experimental results from 490 \u03bcm - sized pixels that have attained 3 . 5 ev energy resolution at 6 kev . these devices are precursors to the pixels that are being developed for the xms extended array . in addition , we briefly describe detector designs for the micro - x sounding rocket experiment , which also requires an array of large - area tes microcalorimeters .\nbetter than superman ? an x - ray monitor on the space station examined the entire sky for galactic transient phenomena and discovered new black hole candidates ; reported more than 20 binary x - ray pulsar outbursts ; detected x - ray flares from 12 stars in its first two years , providing a unified picture for star flaring ; and observed for the first time the instant that a massive black hole swallowed a star . the investigation released a catalog for high galactic - latitude sky sources and revealed the existence of a hypernova remnant estimated to be 3 million years old , believed to be the first in our galaxy .\nwhen an x - ray photon heats a solid , it gives its energy to the whole solid . on average , each atom vibrates a little bit more than before the x - ray hit . temperature relates the total energy of a system to its state of disorder , or entropy . the\nheat capacity\nof a material gives a measure of how much the temperature rises for a given energy input .\ngamma - ray detectors can be placed in two broad classes . the first class includes what would typically be called spectrometers or photometers in optical astronomy . these instruments are\nlight buckets\nthat focus on a region of the sky containing the target and collect as many photons as possible . these types of detectors typically use scintillators or solid - state detectors to transform the gamma - ray into optical or electronic signals , which are then recorded .\nabstract =\nwe present experimental results and designs of large - absorber transition - edge - sensor ( tes ) x - ray microcalorimeters . much of our effort has focused on developing close - packed arrays of 250 - 300 \u03bcm - sized pixels suitable for the x - ray microcalorimeter spectrometer ( xms ) on the international x - ray observatory . these efforts have produced devices with the requisite energy resolution of \u2272 2 . 5 ev ( fwhm ) at 6 kev . there are several upcoming applications , however , that require arrays composed of significantly larger pixels . in this contribution we present experimental results from 490 \u03bcm - sized pixels that have attained 3 . 5 ev energy resolution at 6 kev . these devices are precursors to the pixels that are being developed for the xms extended array . in addition , we briefly describe detector designs for the micro - x sounding rocket experiment , which also requires an array of large - area tes microcalorimeters .\n,\nthe x - ray camera of maxi must stop the observation during the sun is in the field of view or iss is in the dense cosmic - particle regions ( e . g . south atlantic anomaly ) . it is necessary to properly control the x - ray cameras . it is important to predict the attitude and position of iss precisely . the data broadcasted on iss is also utilized for the camera control .\nand a maximum sensitivity field of view of ~ 5\u00b0 x5\u00b0 . the maximum angular resolution was 10 arcmin . its imaging capabilities were derived from the association of a coded mask and a position sensitive detector based on the anger camera principle .\nntd germanium - based microcalorimeters for x - ray and gamma - ray astronomy - eric silver a , simon bandler a , herbert schnopper a , stephen murray a , marco barbera c , norm madden b , don landis b , jeff beeman b , eugene haller b , greg tucker d . a harvard - smithsonian center for astrophysics , 60 garden street , cambridge , ma 02138 , b lawrence berkeley national laboratory , 1 cyclotron road , berkeley , ca 94720 , c osservatorio astronomico di palermo , palermo , italy , d brown university , providence , ri 02912\nmatsuoka m , kawasaki k , ueno s , tomida h , kohama m , ishikawa m , katayama h , suzuki m , miyakawa t , mihara t , isobe n , tsunemi h , miyata e , negoro h , nakajima m , kawai n , kataoka j , yoshida a , yamaoka k , morii m . an overview of maxi onboard jem - ef of the international space station . uv , x - ray , and gamma - ray space instrumentation for astronomy xv , san diego , ca ; 2007 august 26 668611 . 1 - 668611 . 9 .\nthe chandra x - ray observatory combines the mirrors with four science instruments to capture and probe the x - rays from astronomical sources . the incoming x - rays are focused by the mirrors to a tiny spot ( about half as wide as a human hair ) on the focal plane , about 30 feet away . the focal plane science instruments , acis and hrc , are well matched to capture the sharp images formed by the mirrors and to provide information about the incoming x - rays : their number , position , energy and time of arrival .\nthe long - term time variability and random transient events are difficult to study with pointing telescopes , and require dedicated all sky mission . to research exotic phenomena systematically , the latest x - ray astronomical catalog is needed .\npictured above is the monitor of all - sky x - ray image ( maxi ) that is mounted externally on the japanese experiment module ( jem ) onboard the international space station . ( image provided by jaxa . )\nby reconstructing the tracks of the charged pair as it passes through the vertical series of trackers , the gamma - ray direction , and therefore its origin on the sky , are calculated . in addition , through the analysis of the scattering of the pair ( which is an energy - dependent phenomenon ) or through the absorption of the pair by a scintillator detector or a calorimeter after they exit the spark chamber , the total energy of the initial gamma - ray is determined .\nwhile a typical gamma - ray detector must be flown with a balloon or on a satellite above the earth ' s atmosphere to avoid absorption of the gamma - ray photon , the air cerenkov telescope makes the atmosphere part of the detector . when gamma rays encounter earth ' s atmosphere , they create an\nair shower .\nthis process involves the original photon undergoing a pair production interaction high up in the atmosphere , creating an electron and positron . these particles then interact , through bremsstrahlung and compton scattering , and give up some of their energy to create energetic photons . these in turn create more electrons , resulting in a cascade of electrons and photons that travel down through the atmosphere until the particles run out of energy .\nthe monitor of all - sky x - ray image ( maxi ) investigation is designed to continuously monitor , through a systematic survey , x - ray sources and variabilities as the international space station ( iss ) orbits earth . located at equipment exchange unit ( eer ) site 1 on the japanese experiment module - exposed facility ( jef ) , maxi is comprised of a couple highly sensitive x - ray detectors , the gas slit camera ( gsc ) and the solid - state slit camera ( ssc ) . besides the goal of performing a complete sky survey , this research helps to address fundamental astrophysics questions and allows researchers to better understand the current state and evolution of our universe .\nanother approach to x - ray detection is measuring the heat it deposits in a material . all those excited electrons would rather go back to their original energy , to return to what is called the ground state . through scattering with other electrons or with vibrations in the solid itself , they can lose that extra energy . that energy heats the solid , increasing its temperature . the temperature change gives a measure of the energy of the incoming x - ray .\ncalculating the background photoelectric effect , compton scattering and bremsstrahlung were taken into account . luminescence background from particles produced in solar flares was simulated using geant4 . additionally , theoretical spectra was modeled in order to simulate full solpex detector response for m5 and x1 solar flare classes .\nthe chandra advanced ccd imaging spectrometer ( acis ) is one of two focal plane instruments . as the name suggests , this instrument is an array of charged coupled devices ( ccd ' s ) , which are sophisticated versions of the crude ccd ' s used in camcorders . this instrument is especially useful because it can make x - ray images , and at the same time , measure the energy of each incoming x - ray . thus scientists can make pictures of objects using only x - rays produced by a single chemical element , and so compare ( for example ) the appearance of a supernova remnant in light produced by oxygen ions to that of neon or iron ions . it is the instrument of choice for studying temperature variations across x - ray sources such as vast clouds of hot gas in intergalactic space , or chemical variations across clouds left by supernova explosions .\nsquid multiplexers for large transition edge sensor ( tes ) detector arrays - s . nam , j . chervenak , e . grossman , k . irwin , j . martinis , national institute of standards and technology , h . moseley , r . shafer , goddard space flight center\nanalytical models are presented describing the x - ray - excited emission of ' ' no - loss ' ' photoelectrons and auger electrons and the energy distribution of emitted secondary electrons . the secondary electron energy distribution is given in terms of the electron kinetic energy e\nm . i . t . and as & e collaborated in a joint development of a rocket experiment to measure the position of sco x - 1 with sufficient accuracy to enable identification of its optical counterpart . essential for the experiment was a \u201cmodulation collimator , \u201d which made possible precise position determinations before the advent of focusing x - ray telescopes . it was invented by minoru oda , a frequent visitor to m . i . t . from the university of tokyo . giacconi\u2019s group carried out the experiment in collaboration with oda , hale bradt and others at mit . it located sco x - 1 to within an area of one - thousandth of a square degree . within that area the optical counterpart of sco x - 1 was found - a faint flickering blue star of the 13th magnitude . its x - ray luminosity is more than a thousand times the total luminosity of the sun in all wavelengths .\nthe explanation of sco x - 1 came from iosif shklovsky , a russian theoretician . he proposed that it is a binary system consisting of an ordinary star and a neutron star in an orbit so close that it draws matter from its companion in a process called accretion . neutron stars have the mass of a typical star like the sun , but crushed by gravitational collapse into a sphere about 10 kilometers in radius . when accreting matter falls onto the surface of a neutron star , the kinetic energy it gained in the fall is converted to heat at 100 million degrees and radiated as x - rays at a power level limited only by the rate of accretion . we know now that all the hundred or so bright x - ray stars in our milky way galaxy are\naccretion - powered x - ray binaries\n.\nbackground rejection is critical in non - imaging x - ray proportional counters . in all gas counters , there are 3 distinct categories of background rejection techniques : energy selection ( rejecting all events which deposit energies outside the x - ray bandpass ) , rise - time discrimination , and anti - coincidence within a sub - divided gas cell ( a technique which completely replaced the early technique of surrounding the active gas cell with a shield of plastic scintillator ) . energy selection and the anti - coincidence method can , in practice , both reduce the raw background rates by a factor of 100 . a factor of 100 is what is usually required . the rise - time discrimination method becomes less effective as the x - ray energy increases . for 6 kev photons , background reduction factor of 30 has been achieved with this method .\nelectronic position encoding can be done either digitally or in an analog fashion . a digital encoder associates a preamplifier and counting circuit with each pixel , or resolution element , of the field . an analog system estimates event coordinates from the properties of voltage waveforms at different output electrodes . digital schemes are capable of handling higher count rates , but are more complex systems . in x - ray astronomy , where count rates are typically low and system simplicity is a good thing , the analog readout , in which it is the centroid of the induced charge distribution which is encoded , is more common .\nthe four instruments are co - aligned and will simultaneously observe the same sky region . the x - ray monitor will provide images with arcminute angular resolution in the 3\u201380 kev band , with minimum detectable flux of one millicrab at 80 kev for a typical 10 5 second observation .\nsuperconducting transition - edge sensor x - ray microcalorimeters - john m . martinis , n . bergren , s . deiker , g . c . hilton , k . d . irwin , s . w . nam , d . a . rudman and d . a . wollman\nthe region from about 1 to 30 mev is a difficult part of the gamma - ray astronomy energy range to study , but it can be interesting . in this energy range , astronomers can study nuclear emission lines , some pulsars , active galaxies , solar flares and gamma - ray bursts . this is also the energy range where compton scattering is the dominant physical interaction between light and matter . compton scattering occurs when a photon hits an electron and some of the photon energy is transferred to the charged particle . the compton scatter telescope design uses this interaction as the basis of its detection scheme .\nthese gratings diffract the intercepted x - rays , changing their direction by amounts that depend sensitively on the x - ray energy , much like a prism separates light into its component colors . one of the focal plane cameras , either hrc or acis , detects the location of the diffracted x - ray , enabling a precise determination of its energy . ( a grating is able to diffract because it has a regularly spaced pattern . for example , music cds act as a type of grating : the grooves diffract , so that when light falls on the shiny side of the cd , a rainbow effect is seen . as the cd is tilted through different angles , different colors come into view . )\nspie conferences bring together engineers and scientists to present their latest research and to network with peers . each year spie conferences result in approximately 350 proceedings volumes comprising 16 , 000 + papers and presentation recordings reporting on photonics - driven advancements in areas such as biomedicine , astronomy , defense and security , renewable energy , and more ."]}
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", "topic": 17}], "title": "abingdon and witney college", "paragraphs": ["* all courses - abingdon & witney college - abingdon , witney , common leys , banbury & oxford | oxme . info\nabingdon and witney college is such a fantastic college to be at you are always given a chance and theres always a course for you no matter what your abilty is . abingdon and witney college has made me\noxfordshire county council has transferred all of its adult learning service to abingdon and witney college .\nabingdon & witney college is an award - winning further education college in oxfordshire , with three m . . .\nin april 2001 , abingdon college and west oxfordshire college merged to become abingdon and witney college . we now have four amazing campuses that offer our students and staff a range of courses and facilities .\nin april 2001 , abingdon college and west oxfordshire college merged to become abingdon and witney college . we now have five amazing campuses that offer our students and staff a range of courses and facilities .\nif you want to apply for courses , you will need to contact abingdon and witney college directly .\nif you want to apply for this course , you will need to contact abingdon and witney college directly .\nabingdon & witney college has received a prestigious teaching excellence framework silver award for its higher education programme , it\u2019s been announced .\nabingdon and witney college fantastic for even us adults . i enrolled in the adult learning course 1 . 5 years ago . i absolutely\nand a recent accommodation partnership with ruskin college at their headington campus will also enable students to travel from further distances to study at abingdon and witney .\ndo you have more specific information about the location of abingdon & witney college witney campus ? why didn ' t you say so ? you can improve yelp by sharing it here .\nabingdon and witney college \u2019s common leys farm campus runs specialised courses focusing on land based industries for students aged 16 - 18 , adults and those on higher education programmes .\nour abingdon and witney campuses have both recently been refurbished . a new pathways hub houses the propeller project and macintyre abingdon partnership students . the college has also been awarded \u00a34m from the oxfordshire local enterprise partnership and the funding will result in the building of the new advanced engineering and technology skills centre at our abingdon campus .\nit looks like we don ' t have a specific address for abingdon & witney college witney campus , which makes giving directions tricky . this business might not have an official storefront , or it might move to multiple locations throughout the day .\nby achieving a silver award , abingdon & witney college is deemed to have \u201chigh quality teaching , learning and outcomes for its students\u201d , whilst consistently exceeding \u201crigorous national quality requirements for uk higher education . \u201d\nthe propeller project is a collaborative social enterprise project involving young people with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities from abingdon & witney college , fitzwaryn school in wantage , kingfisher school in abingdon and springfield school in witney . please note : the propeller project\u2019s website is currently being refurbished , so please check back soon for a link to see what we\u2019ve done .\nboth our abingdon and witney campuses are currently being refurbished . recladding of the main building at abingdon is complete and work is taking place on other buildings around the campus . a new pathways hub will house the propeller project and macintyre abingdon partnership students and this is scheduled to be in use in september 2015 . the college has also been awarded \u00a34m from the oxfordshire local enterprise partnership and the funding will result in the building of the new advanced engineering and technology skills centre at our abingdon campus .\nthe recent redevelopment of witney campus has provided students with brand new learning areas , specialist industry zones , and student social areas that enhance college life .\nsituated on the abingdon college campus , macintyre abingdon partnership college provides specialist college day placements for learners aged between 16 and 25 with complex learning difficulties and autism . our particular expertise lie in supporting students with autistic spectrum disorders , through the use of person centred approaches to learning , offering students an individualised programme designed to prepare them for greater independence in their future lives .\nwitney campus has specialisms in the following areas : equine care & management , floristry .\nstudying at abingdon & witney college goes much further than just your course though . there are an amazing range of trips , visits and other activities to get involved with , support for developing english and maths gcses and work experience opportunities to help guide you into the world of employment .\noxford brookes university validate a number of our undergraduate programmes and is a member of the associate college partnership network . the university works with the college to develop courses which match the skills requirements of the region and the college\u2019s specialist skills .\ntaught at both our abingdon and witney campuses , the access to higher education diploma courses are designed to prepare students with few formal qualifications for higher education and provide them with that extra confidence to make the step up .\nthis video is one of a series from the abingdon and witney linked in project . jenny presents final project report for the link into your professional network project , a learning futures project commissioned and funded by the education and training foundation .\n* all campuses include : abingdon , witney and common leys farm for any other requirements , for example hiring the whole campus , canteen or communal areas , talk to the campus manager about our special rates .\nmonday june 26 th \u2013 abingdon higher education fair at awc - 6 . 00 \u2013 8 . 00 pm\nfrom hnc / ds to honours degrees , access courses to professional qualifications ; you may be surprised to know that abingdon & witney college offer a wide variety of higher education choices in a number of subject areas . we have opportunities in animal care , business , nursing , accounting , leadership and management , health and social care , and much more .\ngaining a great qualification and progressing up the career ladder might not cost as much as you think either , with degree courses costing less than at other institutions and with more flexible learning hours , abingdon & witney college could provide the perfect package for you ! to find out more about our higher education and professional courses click here or call 01235 555 585 .\ntwo years prior to the sector wide introduction of study programmes in 2013 , abingdon and witney college developed , with employers , an innovative college - wide curriculum model called the futures programme . this programme has required all of the college\u2019s 16 - 18 year old students , and their course leaders , to radically change their approach to full - time study . following significant resistance from across the board , the futures programme is now embedded fully throughout the college . full time 16 - 18 retention has improved from 87 % to 94 % , success from 83 % to 86 % and positive destinations from 87 % to 95 % .\nat abingdon & witney college there is a wide range of high quality higher education opportunities that can help you improve your skills , qualifications and career options . whether your interests lie in business , art or engineering , we have a course that can boost your career . whether you are fresh to the industry or a veteran , it\u2019s never too late to learn something new !\nthe college holds many open days and evenings throughout the year where you can find out more about the courses on offer .\navenue one in witney is our dedicated construction skills centre . the campus is the perfect setting to hone skills in brickwork , carpentry , painting and decorating .\nin taking spanish lessons ? me and my friend are spanish and we are going to do our placement in abingdon from february to may and we would be able to help you . we are in our last\nso much more confident and has helped me achieve so much . your voice is always heard at college and the future pathways programme is fantastic and so is the future pathways team : )\npresentations and seminars for pupils about what the college can offer \u2013 for instance the courses we run , the additional support available , sports and activities , our facilities and the application process .\nin addition , our schools liaison coordinator can attend careers fairs and other events to talk informally to students and parents to provide them with more information about the college and the courses on offer .\noxford tv ' s recording studio is nestled in the college . i ' m always impressed at how warm and friendly the reception staff are .\nthe futures programme was established , initially as a pilot , in september 2011 and , due to its success , was rolled out across all 16 - 18 year old students in the college . now some 1500 students are studying with the college on a futures programme .\ntaster days \u2013 either at college or at school . this gives pupils the opportunity to try out various subjects in interactive and practical sessions with our tutors\nwe have broadcast - quality media studios and a state of the art film production unit on the abingdon site with industry standard equipment that our students will find when they work in the industry .\nwe have broadcast - quality media studios and a state of the art film production unit on the witney site with industry standard equipment that our students will find when they work in the industry .\nwe are proud of our campuses , each of them vibrant , social and career focused places to be in . at our two largest campuses in abingdon and witney , our great facilities include open access student support areas , a newly refurbished refectory complete with a costa coffee shop and games tables , brand new e - learning zones and break out areas , high quality learning centres , a lecture theatre , industry standard hair and beauty salons , specialist vocational workshops and state - of - the - art film production and recording units .\nneu launches project to help fe staff achieve sustainable workloads poll found seven in ten fe college staff have thought about leaving the sector .\nwe are proud of our campuses , each of them vibrant , social and career focused places to be in . at our two largest campuses in abingdon and witney , our great facilities include open access student support areas , a newly refurbished refectory complete with a costa coffee shop and games tables , brand new e - learning zones and break out areas , high quality learning centres , a lecture theatre , specialist vocational workshops , state - of - the - art film production and recording units , and , new for september 2016 , oxfordshire\u2019s only\nthis is the web page for your college ' s official uniform supplier . you can purchase your uniform in confidence knowing that these items of uniform have been carefully selected by your college to ensure that you receive good quality and hardwearing uniform . the prices represent excellent value for money from a company you can trust .\nour apprentices do real jobs , for real employers , so you earn while you learn . apprenticeships are the ultimate employment preparation . with a great combination of college - based and workplace training that you can put into practice in the workplace . you get a great support structure through your college tutor , assessor and your employer , achieve recognised qualifications and get the best possible start to a career .\nwe are the most successful college in oxfordshire and we are also in the top 10 % of colleges nationally . our student success stories truly reflect the hard work and dedication of the students as well as the encouragement and inspiration from our teaching staff .\nour close partnership with oxford brookes university helps us to expertly deliver our honours and foundation degrees and give students the opportunity to study at the college and experience university life at the same time . this way , students are able to enrol on higher education course closer to home and still enjoy the benefits of independence and the social academic environment .\nthe abingdon campus has undergone a considerable amount of refurbishments over the last few years , which has resulted in improvements to teaching spaces and the internal and external fabric of the buildings , creating a state of the art campus . as part of the redevelopment , the engineering building has been renovated to house new industry standard machinery and equipment and includes workshops , welding bays , cad stations and robotics equipment .\naged 16 - 18 and not currently in education , employment or training ? get your future on track with a gateway programme . the gateway centres at college are places where we listen to what you\u2019ve got to say , find out what you want out of life and then help you work out a route to get there . our centres have flexible start and finish times and we\u2019ll offer you coaching , mentoring sessions and support to help you get a job , an apprenticeship or progress onto higher level courses at college .\nour abingdon campus is our largest site and features our multi - purpose sports hall , lecture theatre , dance studio , and more . it has a manned reception and eat @ ox14 : a large canteen with a costa coffee and servery , as well as a pull - down screen and lectern \u2013 ideal for functions such as race nights , film clubs , and quizzes . the campus also has a large car park which is ideal for car boot sales .\nare you aged between 14 and 16 years and want to study part time at college whilst still at school ? working in partnership with schools in west and south oxfordshire , we provide those aged 14 - 16 the chance to study a range of vocational courses alongside taking their gcses at school .\na forthcoming \u00a34million advanced skills centre is scheduled to open in january in 2018 and will provide new resources and opportunities in the stem sector , a direct response to the lack of these crucial skills in the local community , increasing the college\u2019s higher education offering even further .\nat our witney campus , the courthouse building on welch way has been replaced by a new three storey building which houses the main reception , pathway one , classrooms , it suites and staff offices . a new construction skills centre has been built in the place of the weavers building , and offers new trades such as plumbing .\nover 350 students study a higher education course at the college each year , working towards qualifications such as honours degrees , higher national certificates or diplomas , foundation degrees , and degree apprenticeships across a broad range of subjects and in state - of - the - art facilities .\nat our witney campus , the courthouse building on welch way will be replaced by a new three storey building which will house the main reception , pathway one , classrooms , it suites and staff offices . a new construction skills centre will be built in the place of the weavers building , and will offer new trades such as plumbing .\n2013 to 2014 education and training national success rates tables ( nsrt ) and supporting guidance .\nrespond to reviews and customer messages . claiming is free , and only takes a minute .\npathways is our life and work skills programme that ensures learners who have special educational needs and / or disabilities ( send ) can find a course that meets their individual needs . pathways can help you to become more independent , perhaps get ready to start work or move onto another course at college . the courses include exciting and interesting activities such as cookery , sports and craft . you will also have help with english and maths and work with other students on your course . it\u2019s a great way to make friends and learn new skills .\nthe college is unique in the fact that it has an on - site thoroughbred stud , equine students are involved in the covering , foaling , weaning and selling of the foals which involves taking them to tattersall\u2019s sales in newmarket . the centre runs unaffiliated dressage show jumping and showing classes throughout the year open to the public .\nfor animal care students the college provides a learning environment with purpose - built indoor and outdoor units for small animals , a dog grooming parlour , modern kennel spaces and a brand new canine hydrotherapy facility . the faculty has also introduced a family of meerkats to the farm and students also have access to some larger animals such as horses , sheep , goats and cattle . this area was graded \u201coutstanding\u201d by ofsted in january 2014 .\nour witney campus is located just off the town centre and attracts passing footfall making it an ideal location to raise the profile of your event . the campus has free parking on - campus as well as in surrounding car parks . its state - of - the - art rooms are ideal to deliver courses / training to a national client base .\nthe college is also constructing new buildings on campus including the \u00a34million advanced technology centre , which is being funded by the local enterprise partnership . the centre will focus on providing engineering technician skills , extending into engineering design , computing / it and laboratory skills . it will become an open - innovation , knowledge - sharing and problem - solving resource for stem employers . it will focus particularly on training at level 3 , 4 and 5 and will provide a range of short courses , full and part - time btec diplomas and hncs , hnds and foundation degrees in a variety of stem subjects .\nour schools liaison co - ordinator and information advice and guidance staff are here to help young people get the advice and support they need to make informed choices .\nuniversities and business schools race to offer bitcoin and blockchain lessons \u2026due to the so - called \u2018crypto boom\u2019 .\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 .\nafter nearly seven years , the decision has been made reluctantly to close the oxfordshire guardian and our sister titles the oxford paper and basingstoke observer and the associated websites .\nplease be aware that you may need specialist clothing depending on your course . refer to your joining letter or tutor re purchasing chainsaw trousers ; ear defenders ; boots ; helmet ; gloves and first aid kit \u2013 these items are to be purchased from a specialist supplier during a college trip at the start of your course .\nthe college recently achieved a silver award from the higher education funding council for england for the quality of our higher education provision \u2013 not the first prestigious recognition we have received at this level , having also achieved a queen\u2019s award for our nationally - recognised equine programme .\nthe practical skills and industry knowledge that you develop at college are essential for entering the world of employment , or for going on to further study . our facilities replicate the working world so that you gain real hands - on experience , whether it is in our hairdressing salons , science laboratories , or in our engineering workshops .\nwe are ambitious for our students , working with them to achieve excellence . but that excellence is not a \u2018one size fits all\u2019 solution . we offer a broad range of courses and celebrate the success of students at all levels across the college . with such a wide range of options there is something that is right for everyone .\n* * rates shown are for bookings during normal college hours . bookings outside normal hours will attract additional costs in respect of caretaking services which will be charged as incurred . specialised equipment may incur additional charges . all fees are subject to vat @ 20 % , except :\nthe service , which delivers courses to 12 , 600 learners each year , offers a wide range of educational opportunities including apprenticeships and workplace training as well as english and maths support and leisure and pleasure courses in more than 80 venues across oxfordshire .\nand agree that , in addition to sending you job alerts , fejobs can email you about relevant opportunities , products and services .\nthis qualification covers a wide variety of skills and techniques relevant to the construction industry including health and safety , building method s and construction technology , first - fix operations , second - fix operations , preparing and using power tools , maintenance operations and using circular saws . all units in the qualification have theory and practical elements . at interview you will be given additional information regarding the purchase of a basic tool kit , safety boots , polo shirt and a workbook .\nit has been a pleasure to bring you the local news over this time and thank all our readers and advertisers for your support .\nour full - time courses , designed specifically for 16 - 19 year - olds , are a vocational alternative to other forms of learning , such as a levels . they are suitable for anyone and students come from all sorts of backgrounds \u2013 some students may already hold qualifications , whilst others haven\u2019t engaged with education at all yet . this is what makes college so accessible .\nthe animal unit also boasts a new canine hydrotherapy centre which contains a canine water treadmill and swimming pool used for canine therapy and rehabilitation .\nequally , if you\u2019re already in the career you want , but want to expand your knowledge of your chosen area , then we can help there too . alain babasiewicz was already working in hr and wanted to improve his skills whilst gaining a recognised qualification . he enrolled on the level 5 certificate in human resource practice and couldn\u2019t be happier , \u201ci chose the course due to a variety of factors . the college has a good reputation and i felt confident that the teaching and material would suit my needs . i really enjoyed the interaction with other students as we had a good mix of experience from a variety of companies and sectors , i found the whole experience very rewarding\u201d\nthe course is primarily for people who are currently working or wish to work , in an it / computing related field and would like to gain a higher level qualification in recognition of their skills and knowledge . it is anticipated that a substantial portion of the course will be linked to work - based learning or to workplace simulations . the foundation degree in computing will equip you with the knowledge , understanding and skills required for success in current and future employment or for progression to an undergraduate honours degree . the college has strong links with companies that will provide you with a variety range of work placement opportunities .\nthe 60 - acre common leys campus offers the practical facilities for a range of land - based courses and provides purpose built areas and facilities .\nthe campus boasts a wide variety of farm animals and has focussed on trying to breed and increase the range of rare breeds : on site are oxford sandy and black pigs , whitebred shorthorn cattle and norfolk horn sheep . the unit is also home to a variety of reptiles , aquatics , avians , poultry , donkeys , alpacas , goats and meerkats to name a few !\nthis foundation degree is intended for those who are currently employed in a support capacity within a primary or secondary school and it has been designed to build on and acknowledge your existing professional skills . this course will improve the confidence and effectiveness which you bring to your work , and prepare the ground for progression onto career possibilities including teaching . it is a highly regarded qualification within the field and has been designed in consultation with employers and other education practitioners .\ndeliver time and cost efficiencies with award winning school recruiter to attract candidates , manage applications and recruit the very best teachers in one cloud - based platform .\napprenticeships available at two levels apprenticeship and advanced level ( entry qualifications for advanced ) . apply as soon as possible . also level 1 qualifications and foundation learning esol , gateway courses , future pathways and pathways 1 to pathways 5 programme .\n2013 to 2014 apprenticeship national success rates tables ( nsrt ) and supporting guidance .\nthis school may have achievement and attainment tables on the department for education website .\nthe content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly .\non saturday 6 june the common leys farm campus will host its annual countryside fair and open day . this is a fun day out for all the family and you will be able to watch demonstrations , meet the animals and see student displays .\nstudents are also able to develop their estate skills , and undertake courses that include fencing , tree - planting , hedge maintenance , paddock maintenance , arboriculture skills , landscaping , establishing and maintaining plants , dry stone walling , hedge laying and green woodcrafts .\nhigher education courses in animal and equine are run in partnership with oxford brookes university .\ntry one of our courses in electrical installation , carpentry , joinery , and plumbing .\ni want to receive communications about job opportunities and relevant updates in the education sector .\nour specialist vocational workshop areas provide a working and study environment for our students that reflects the industry . for example , our practical child care and health and care rooms are equipped with everything you would expect to find in a nursing home or nursery so that our students are familiar with the environment and tools they\u2019ll use when they move onto employment . we also have vocational science and language laboratories , a dedicated motor vehicle centre and we\u2019re currently developing our engineering facilities to ensure we are up - to - date with industry standard facilities .\nmadeleine atkins , chief executive of the higher education funding council for england , said : \u201cstudents invest significant amounts of time and money in their higher education . they rightly expect a high - quality learning experience and outcomes that reflect their potential . the uk already has a high bar for quality and standards , which all universities and colleges must meet . but the tef judges excellence above and beyond this , clearly showing the highest levels across the sector .\nit is often thought that the automatic progression from gcse is a levels , but for some that\u2019s just not the right path . with so many alternatives designed to suit the learner as well as fitting in with industry requirements , it\u2019s no wonder that more and more students are turning to vocational qualifications . our level 3 courses are perfect for students who have a strong inclination toward a particular vocational career and who want to go to university . although we do not offer traditional a level qualifications , our level 3 extended diploma courses are the equivalent to 3 a levels and are recognised by all universities . many of our level 3 students have gone on to complete degrees at highly prestigious universities including kings college london , university of bath , university of exeter and edinburgh university .\nassociation of colleges is a company limited by guarantee in england and wales . registered number 3216271\nnewly refurbished , our restaurant offers a hot meal to students 5 days a week and has plenty of room to take a break from your studies and catch up with your friends .\nyou ' re good to go ! reload this yelp page and try your search again .\nyou ' re good to go ! refresh this yelp page and try your search again .\nsystems will be up and running by friday . we look forward to hearing from you .\nour refurbished multi gym ( named globo gym by our students ) provides an opportunity for all students to get active during enrichment and an excellent facility for our sport and public service students .\nprofessional courses in tree surgery , chainsaw use , dog grooming and canine hydrotherapy are also offered .\nin order to be in the running for a tef rating , higher education providers have to meet demanding national quality requirements , including teaching quality , learning environment and resources , and student outcomes .\n\u201cthe tef measures the things that students themselves say they care about : high - quality , engaged teaching and a supportive , stimulating learning environment which equips them with the knowledge and skills they need to achieve their potential , and then to progress to a good job or further study . \u201d\n10 july 2015 revised versions of : * apprenticeship nsrt overall institution * apprenticeship nsrt timely institution * education and training nsrt overall institution * education and training nsrt timely institution uploaded on 06 july 2015 .\nbringing in more than \u00a37 billion in the uk and growing , construction is big business . it\u2019s challenging , and very fast moving , but also a fantastic place to be building a future career ! the sector is famed for its endless options to learn new trades and skills , making it an exciting and interesting working environment . as a construction worker opportunities to redirect into new areas of expertise are plentiful , as well as the prospect of progressing up the career ladder and even starting your own business .\nif you\u2019re just starting out in your career and are daunted by the prospect of university and all the options available , don\u2019t fret ! there are so many different routes available to you and you don\u2019t even have to move away from home if you don\u2019t want to . you also don\u2019t necessarily need to do the traditional three year degree to get to where you want to be . with other accredited courses in accounting , human resources and leadership and management as well as higher national certificates / diplomas and foundation degrees , there\u2019s a whole other world of fantastic qualifications that can get you the future you want .\nour vision is to provide the best training , education & teaching , transforming lives and securing futures .\nthe early years foundation degree is designed for practioners who are working in a variety of early years settings with families , pre - schools , schools and nurseries . this degree brings together a number of academic disciplines including psychology , health care , educational studies and sociology . it is structured to provide an interagency focus and integrates the methods and insights of the various disciplines which contribute to our understanding of childhood .\nat times it has been really challenging ; it has helped me to grow and develop as a person , getting me ready to get the job i want .\nl3 travel and tourism futures student\nclaim this business to view business statistics , receive messages from prospective customers , and respond to reviews .\nlearn your trade in a real life environment with equipment and surroundings equivalent to those in the workplace .\nvocational courses are work - related qualifications with an emphasis on developing practical skills and knowledge in your chosen industry . you undertake work related projects and assessments rather than exams and get opportunities for fantastic work experience throughout . you will get the ultimate employment preparation as well as an ideal qualification for entrance to university .\nthe teaching excellence framework ( tef ) , introduced by the government and now managed by the higher education funding council for england ( hefce ) , recognises excellent teaching and learning across the uk\u2019s higher education sector .\nwhich boasts purpose built areas and facilities that house a range of land - based learning for subjects from animal care to horticulture . common leys campus also has a fully functioning equine stud yard and was recently awarded a\nthe facilities are furnished to a high specification , are i . t accessed and fully air - conditioned .\nfor more information and an application pack , please visit our website here urltoken visit urltoken for more information .\nthis question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions .\nregister now to make your voice heard . join 1000 ' s of other students and join the nus .\nthe programmes include agriculture , forestry , countryside management , horticulture , floristry , animal management and horse management .\nour aim is to support you , help achieve your goals and get you where you want to be .\nthe futures programme is an innovative approach to curriculum design and ensures that students not only graduate with a high quality vocational qualification but also develop the key transferable skills that employers and higher education institutions demand . all 16 - 18 students follow the futures programme where , amongst others , communication , team work , leadership , decision making and enterprise skills are integrated and promoted as a matter of course . level 3 learners also hone their project based learning skills through cross - curriculum projects . students work with peers from different faculties on employer led live brief projects where they have to meet and achieve key deadlines and deliverables just as they would in the workplace .\nthis includes a multi - purpose gym , large sports hall and outdoor playing fields for students on a sports programme ; high quality workshops with the latest equipment for engineering students ; a fully operating theatre and a dance studio for performing arts , and a 60 - acre working farm that hosts award - winning land - based courses .\nprofessional futures helps you to develop the skills you need to become a contender for top jobs and higher education places . alongside your chosen course of study , you will work on collaborative projects which will enable you to develop the professional team building and negotiation skills you will need for the workplace . you will participate in extended and guaranteed work placements which will give you the chance to network with local businesses and get a feel for the real world .\nback in the privacy dialog , click manage website data . . . and type urltoken into the search bar .\nyou ' re good to go ! click ok , then refresh this yelp page and try your search again .\nskills in construction trades are not something you can learn from a book . at avenue one , it\u2019s about \u2018hands on\u2019 learning . fully equipped with all the latest equipment and materials and staffed by our expert industry professionals , there is no better place to start your career . your time training at the centre will be packed with intensive practical experience and maximum working time with the materials and tools of your chosen trade . it\u2019s real life , on the job training , designed to make you capable and confident in meeting professional standards of work when you finish training .\nour newly refurbished learning centre is crammed full of text books , computers , magazines and dvds that are designed to help you on your course and enrich your studies . with a dedicated quiet area for when you need to get your head down and banks of computers available , our learning centre provides a suitable working environment for all our students .\nwhether you\u2019re a twenty - something interested in getting an accounting qualification or semi - retired and want to earn those gardening stripes , adults from all backgrounds and all ages come together on our courses in fun , sociable learning environments .\nour salons are not only a fantastic learning environment , but are also open to the public for various treatments . our students are able to learn in an actual public facing salon and will learn how to portray themselves in a professional working environment . all treatments are carried out in our professionally assigned hair and beauty salons , supervised by our highly trained and experienced members of staff . our aim is to provide training for beauty therapists and hair stylists of the future .\nto find out more about any of these courses \u2013 visit our course search page and look through our course details .\nstudents are using the specialist equipment to conduct research and this will be run as a commercial venture in the future .\nucas progress uses cookies to give you the best possible and secure experience . view our cookies page for more information .\nthe tef results and the evidence used in the assessment can be found at www . hefce . ac . uk .\ngreat way to start a brighter and all the stuff are always around to give you the best u need . . .\nyou ' re good to go ! close the settings tab , reload this yelp page , and try your search again .\nan independent panel of experts , including academics , students and employer representatives , then decide on the level of the award .\nthere are 6 broad vocational pathways that you can choose from including : public service and active sport , health and social care , specialising in childcare , creative ( art , media , design ) , service industries ( hair , beauty , retail , hospitality , fitness , travel and tourism ) , enterprise ( it , retail business , hospitality , hair , beauty ) . employability skills are also part of the programme and form the basis for block 1 , with vocational pathways introduced later in the programme .\nthere\u2019s no need to book or register to come to any of our open and drop - in days ; just turn up and say hello ! they\u2019re a great opportunity for you to meet the tutors , ask as many questions as you like and see what our courses are really about . if you\u2019re unsure about what options you have , or you\u2019re unsure what course you\u2019d like to do , we have dedicated careers advisers at our open and drop - in days to help you make the right choice .\nall materials on this site are \u00a9 national union of students . all rights reserved . this site is owned and operated by nus\nthe horticulture facilities provide a nursery area where plants can be propagated , including polytunnels , a large modern glasshouse and model gardens .\nthe early years foundation degree is designed for practitioners who are working in a variety of early years settings , with families or playgroups and in schools , nurseries and children ' s centres . the course provides opportunities to : develop your knowledge and practice ; enhance your career prospects ; gain access to further learning ; study while you work . employers have been directly involved in the design of the course , which will build upon the practical work you are already undertaking in the workplace to provide clear links between practice and theory .\nour recently refurbished campuses offer a wide - 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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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", "topic": 30}], "title": "lenakel language", "paragraphs": ["for more information about the language selected , click the language name or language code above and the ethnologue report page for the language will be opened .\nlenakel is a language of vanuatu . it is spoken in west central tanna . .\nlenakel : nerauya language . evangelism tools , church planting resources , christian songs and audio bible study materials\ntanna - lenakel dialect - text 1 . lenakel with english gloss [ ary ] . .\nlenakel language . evangelism tools , church planting resources , christian songs and audio bible study materials . download free mp3s .\n( the works below were consulted for language data such as language names , iso 639 - 3 codes , and geographic locations where each language is spoken , as well as for the articles on this site . see also\nkerr , harland b . n . d . sil language and culture archives .\nprefixes and suffixes in lenakel , kwamera and east tanna . tanna - lenakel - imreang , vanuatu - tanna / erromanga\nmanuscript . cover i . d . vocabularies : lenakel a , b & kwamera ; lavnalang and erromangan . contents : lenakel spelling book vocabulary ( 780 words ) , p . sacco ' s vocab : english - netukart , nare ( possibly lenakel dialects ) . set of comparisons between selected lenakel words and yoku , ifo , potnariven dialects and the ura language of erromanga .\nthe dialect situation within lenakel is complicated by the fact that native speakers of the language have differing opinions on whether or not closely related languages such as whitesands and north tanna are actually separate languages or whether they are dialects of lenakel .\nthe dialect situation within lenakel is complicated by the fact that native speakers of the language have differing opinions on whether or not closely related languages such as whitesands and north tanna are actually separate languages or whether they are dialects of lenakel .\nvocabulary of the weasisi language . tanna , north tanna - white sands - lenakel - nihal - s . w . tanna - kwamera , vanuatu - tanna island .\nthis is : words of life 1 lenakel people / language movie trailer c08941 [ c08941t ] this language is spoken in : vanuatu this movie concerns : movie movies video videos music song songs mp3 god allah jesus christ real exist exists early life crucifixion tomb bible christian christians church gospel injil hope help life global recordings network language free world language movies man men woman women for more information on this program see urltoken . . . . . . . . . .\ncde . 2011 . language census instructions . sacramento , california : california department of education . online :\nabil attended the local lenakel village elementary school on his home island of tanna .\nfollow - up letter to capell from nancy robb , lenakel , tanna . .\ncreate a free account to post feedback about a country or language and be notified when others do the same .\nlynch , john . 1974 . lenakel phonology . doctoral dissertation , university of hawaii .\nletter to capell from john lynch re posting his erromanga and tanna languages ( except lenakel ) , comparative vocabulary . tanna - lenakel - imreang , vanuatu - tanna / erromanga\nlenakel phonology [ microform ] / by john dominic lynch . - version details - trove\nhow can i put and write and define lenakel in a sentence and how is the word lenakel used in a sentence and examples ? \u7528lenakel\u9020\u53e5 , \u7528lenakel\u9020\u53e5 , \u7528lenakel\u9020\u53e5 , lenakel meaning , definition , pronunciation , synonyms and example sentences are provided by ichacha . net .\ntext in white sands language .\nkamarhrol nitahi tatoarus arafuin nafutani .\ntanna , north tanna - white sands - lenakel - nihal - s . w . tanna - kwamera , vanuatu - tanna island .\nvocabulary nerauye ( imreang ) . tanna - lenakel - imreang , vanuatu - tanna / erromanga\nhe next enrolled at lenakel senior primary school , which he attended from 1956 until 1958 .\nenglish and lenakel dictionary ( mss ) by rev . f . h . l . paton .\nnote that grn is a non profit organization , and does not pay for translators or language helpers . all assistance is given voluntarily .\nthe vanuatu language lenakel has not only a venitive suffix , but also a suffix that indicates that the action is directed towards the person addressed , as well as a neutral suffix that indicates that the action is directed neither towards the speaker nor towards the person addressed .\nlenakel . additions to the vocabulary . tanna , various languages / dialects plus erromanga , vanuatu , tanna island .\nist . 2014 . multitree : a digital library of language relationships . bloomington , in : department of linguistics , the linguist list , indiana university . online :\ntanna - eromanga : structural peculiarities shared by the languages . tanna - lenakel - imreang , vanuatu - tanna / erromanga\nlynch , j . ( 1974 ) . lenakel phonology , doctoral dissertation . in : university of hawaii working papers in linguistics 7 .\nthis is the first ever extensive dictionary of netwar language ( western tanna , republic of vanuatu ) published online . it is the fruit of several years of my work among the inhabitants of the island of tanna . it contains translations of local expressions , pronunciation recordings and photographic documentation . its purpose is to help in the preservation of the language and in passing it to the young generation .\nthe most reliable information to date suggests that there are up to ten dialects of lenakel , including loanatit , nerauya , itonga , and ikyoo .\nlynch , j . ( 1978 ) . a grammar of lenakel . in : pacific linguistics , series b , no 55 , australian national university .\ntanna sound system . tanna , north tanna - white sands - lenakel - nihal - s . w . tanna - kwamera , vanuatu - tanna island .\n252 page text . - - lenakel phonology [ offprint ] . a dissertation submitted to the graduate division of the univeristy of hawaii in partial fulfillmet of the requirements for the degree of doctor of philosophy . by john dominic lynch . may 1974 . published in full in working papers in linguistics [ university of hawaii ] , vol . 7 , no . 1 , pp vii + 244 pp . lynch acknowledges his debt to capell as a teacher and mentor and refers extensively to his published and unpublished works . . language as given : lenakel\nthe joshua project progress scale is an estimate of the progress of church planting among a people group , people cluster , country or language . the progress scale is derived from people group values for percent evangelical and percent christian adherent .\nfor those results that indicate verified as\nhighest\nor\nhigh\n, all instances of igt in the document have been manually verified both to be igt and to be in the language specified . highest verification indicates that the results suffered no corruption in the extraction process .\nauto\nindicates that these data were added through an automated process without supervision .\nlow\nindicates that the language was not verified , although the instances discovered are igt .\nmwatiktiki : kwamera [ text ] . tanna , north tanna - white sands - lenakel - nihal - s . w . tanna - kwamera , vanuatu - tanna island .\nkwamera text :\nyakaunahi reti ravehe\u2026\ntanna , north tanna - white sands - lenakel - nihal - s . w . tanna - kwamera , vanuatu - tanna island .\ncollection of texts & phrases in kwamera titled ' navisovien te narimnarime . 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( hayes 1995 : 170 )\n( hayes 1995 : 11 ) . some verbs have final stress . these have final long vowels , orend in - in . . ( lynch 1974 )\nstress monosyllables . polysyllables have stress on alternating syllables , depending on word class . primary stress is always penultimate , but in nouns secondary stress is assigned to all alternate syllables before the main stress ( no adjacent stresses allowed ) , and in verbs , secondary stress is assigned to the first syllable and all alternates thereafter , but not the syllable abutting the main stress . ( lynch 1978 : 18 )\naudio - visual bible lessons in 40 sections with pictures . contains bible overview from creation to christ , and teaching on the christian life . for evangelism and church planting . ( a63423 ) .\nshort audio bible stories and evangelistic messages that explain salvation and give basic christian teaching . each program is a customised and culturally relevant selection of scripts , and may include songs and music . 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( c24101 ) .\nikyoo , itonga , loanatit , nerauya . complex dialect chain ; up to 10 dialects ( wurm and hattori 1981 ) .\nthe results presented here represent data found on the web that contain suspected instances of interlinear glossed text ( igt ) . misidentifications are possible .\nappears as\nyes\n, then you can view the actual instances by clicking the link . note : instances are only viewable at the highest level of verification and only if citation information was available .\nfunding for odin has been provided by the data - driven linguistics ontology grant ( nsf bcs # 0411348 ) , the emeld grant ( nsf itr # 0094934 ) , and the california state university , fresno .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\ndtd / xhtml1 - transitional . dtd\ntanna or tana is an island of vanuatu . it is 40 km ( 25 mi ) long and 19 km ( 12 mi ) wide , with a total area of 550 km ( 212 sq mi ) . its highest point is the 1 , 084 m ( 3 , 556 ft ) summit of mount tukosmera .\ncopyright : paradisec believes that many of the items provided through this guide are no longer the subject of copyright restrictions , or have been cleared for display in this service by the copyright owners . however , paradisec invites any individuals who believe they hold current rights over items provided through this service to make contact . for more information , see about the records .\ntypescript / manuscript . in capell ' s hand . [ text on reverse side is of no relevance ] .\nstrip of 22 words with english meanings . tanna languages and dialects / comparative vocabs and texts , vanuatu - tanna island\npapers for doctor gunn in very poor condition . tanna languages and dialects / comparative vocabs and texts , vanuatu - tanna island\nmanuscript . comparative vocabularies - english - aniwan - aneityumese - weasisi ; kwamura - samoan - fijian .\na comparative translation of three texts into 7 languages of tanna . tanna languages and dialects / comparative vocabs and texts , vanuatu - tanna island\nre word sturcture and functions . tanna languages and dialects / comparative vocabs and texts , vanuatu - tanna island\nmanuscript . capell ' s hand . mostly written on reverse of unrelated correspondence . several tanna languages are used as examples .\ntanna [ part of paper on grammatical systems ] and map showing the dialects of tanna . tanna languages and dialects / comparative vocabs and texts , vanuatu - tanna island\ntypescript . with tanna legends collected by e . robertson of the tanna mission . promise of more if capell wanted them . the stories are in english : 1 . semsen . 2 . masineruk and the child . 3 . how the yams came to tanna . 4 . ramsumes and matiktik . 5 . the origin of many things .\ntypescript . kwamera with english interlinear gloss [ ary ] . paper in poor condition .\ntypescript / manuscript . kwamera with english interlinear gloss [ ary ] . compiled by capell with heavy annotation in his hand .\ntypescript . white sands with english interlinear gloss [ ary ] . source not given .\nmanuscript . compiler note identified , but probably from the tanna mission . paper deteriorating .\nmanscript , drawing . only one story is included , and is an english translation of the text described in folio 4 above . page 2 of letter is missing , and pencilled vocabulary notes by capell are on page 10 / 3 .\nroslyn exercise book in capell ' s hand . tanna , various languages / dialects plus erromanga , vanuatu , tanna island .\nmanuscript . in capell ' s and one other hand . together with loos grammatical notes referring to tanna and the other island languages .\nmaster of the canoe . a map indicating variations of this term in a number of dialect areas on tanna . tanna , various languages / dialects plus erromanga , vanuatu , tanna island .\n. please acknowledge paradisec ( paradisec . org . au ) as the source in any use of this material .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nat this site you can learn how to say greetings and several other words and phrases in hundreds of different languages . the purpose of these pages is to promote intercultural communication and understanding , and to increase awareness of the linguistic diversity around the world .\n7 , 099 currently languages spoken in the world . approximately 46 % percent of these languages are included on this website as of august 2017 ( 3 , 300 languages ) .\n2010 . cat\u00e1logo de las lenguas ind\u00edgenas nacionales . m\u00e9xico d . f . :\ngordon , raymond g . , jr . 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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 - 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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": 38}], "title": "aerosucre", "paragraphs": ["as a freighter , it served with kitty hawk air cargo , midamerican aerospace , before going to aerosucre in 2008 . aerosucre is also listed as the aircraft\u2019s manager .\nmedia reports from colombia indicate that a boeing 727 - 200 freighter operated by aerosucre has crashed .\nsorry , can ' t post the link . look for\ntakeoff boeing 727 - 200 aerosucre skpc\non\njust over ten years ago , in november 2006 , another aerosucre 727f crashed after taking from bogota , killing all five on - board .\nthe aircraft involved was delivered to air jamaica in 1975 and served with the airline for 22 years before being converted into a freighter . it went on to serve with various us cargo carriers before joining aerosucre\u2019s fleet in 2008 . another aerosucre 727 freighter crashed in bogota in 2006 after hitting a tv tower while on approach to land in bad weather , killing six onboard .\nan aerosucre colombia boeing 737 - 200 , registration hk - 4253 performing a freight flight from bogota to puerto inirida ( colombia ) , rejected takeoff from bogota ' s runway 13l after a nose wheel tyre . . .\nan aerosucre boeing 737 - 200 , registration hk - 5026 performing a freight flight from bogota to puerto carreno ( colombia ) , was accelerating for takeoff from bogota ' s runway 13l at about 14 : 34l ( 1934z ) . . .\non february 12 , 2011 , an aerosucre boeing 727 carrying cargo from yopal to mitu had an hydraulic failure while flying over bogota . the plane landed safely at el dorado international airport in bogota , and no one was injured . [ 2 ]\naerosucre boeing 727 - 200 freighter was preforming a cargo flight from puerto carreno to bogota ( colombia ) . the plane had overrun the runway but managed to get airborne . shortly after getting airborne it crashed . . it was all caught on camera ! !\nan aerosucre boeing 727 - 200 , freight flight from yopal to mitu ( colombia ) , was enroute near bogota ( colombia ) when the crew reported a hydraulic failure and decided to divert to bogota . the airplane landed safely on bogota ' s runway 13r .\nsbog 14 . 08 . 08 in full col aerosucre sis 03 . 10 s08 . 10 special ' 40 anos ' tail titles , crashed 20 . 12 . 16 at puerto carreno , overran runway , became airborne but failed to gain height , 5 of 6 dead\nwe will have to wait and see exactly what caused this crash . maybe there was a systemic pattern of pushing the envelope when it comes to safety at aerosucre , or maybe a technical issue struck the plane at the worst possible time . it could have been a mixture of the two , or something different altogether . at least with so much quality video evidence , investigators might have an easier time getting to the bottom of this tragedy .\nit\u2019s is not clear why so many cameras were pointing at the jet during its departure . flightaware only shows embraer 170 regional jets as frequenting the airport\u2019s relatively short 5 , 900 foot asphalt strip , but there are videos of other aircraft stopping there , including larger 737s and 727s . in fact , one video taken back in october shows what is likely the exact same jet ( aerosucre is thought to have only one operational 727 ) nearly suffering the same fate as yesterday\u2019s doomed flight .\nan aerosucre colombia boeing 727 - 200 , registration hk - 4544 performing a freight flight from puerto carreno to bogota ( colombia ) with 6 crew , did not become airborne while taking off from puerto carrena ' s runway 25 at 17 : 20 l ( 23 : 20 z ) , broke through the airport perimeter fences , became airborne , lost height again about 3 minutes later , impacted ground about 5nm from the airport and burst into flames . two persons were rescued alive , four persons died on scene , one of the initial survivors succumbed to the injuries in hospital .\nan aerosucre colombia boeing 727 - 200 , registration hk - 4544 performing a freight flight from puerto carreno to bogota ( colombia ) with 6 crew , did not become airborne while taking off from puerto carrena ' s runway 25 at 17 : 18l ( 22 : 18z ) , broke through the airport perimeter fences , became airborne , lost height again about 3 minutes later , impacted ground about 5nm from the airport and burst into flames . two persons were rescued alive , four persons died on scene , one of the initial survivors succumbed to the injuries in hospital . the other survivor is reported in stable condition on dec 21st 2016 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\nyour ip address 104 . 154 . 183 . 114 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 - mail address in the email field . this address is only used by us to establish contact with you in case of further questions , it will not be displayed anywhere or be used otherwise .\n\u00a9 2008 - 2018 by the aviation herald , all rights reserved , reprint and republishing prohibited . we use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our site , learn more .\ncolombia ' s civil aviation authority aerocivil reported the aircraft crashed three minutes after takeoff from puerto carreno . 5 occupants were killed , one occupant survived correcting earlier reports of 4 fatalities and 1 survivor .\nreporting that at the time of the departure the aerodrome was not controlled . two aircraft departed the aerodrome prior to the boeing 727 using runway 07 for departure .\naccording to flight data and cockpit voice recorder the crew remained unaware of the last metar , which for 22 : 00z read :\n01008kt 9999 few020 sct200 31 / 32 a / / /\n. the crew was backtracking the runway for departure from runway 25 , completed their checklists prior to the 180 degrees turn , following the 180 degrees turn the aircraft came to a stop slightly off the runway heading ( this was later corrected during the takeoff run ) . the crew determined their v1 = vr = 127 kias , v2 was 141 kias , the epr for takeoff was set to 2 . 12 ( left and right engine , jt8d ) and 2 . 11 ( tail mounted engine ) .\nthe captain ( 58 , atpl , 8 , 708 hours total , 6 , 822 hours on type ) was assisted by a first officer ( 39 , cpl , 3 , 285 hours total , 3 , 285 hours on type ) .\nthe griaa reported that the load manifest was not found within the wreckage of the aircraft nor was a copy found in the airport office . the investigation assumes that the aircraft departed with 9 pallets weighing a total of 19 , 820 lbs .\n@ jose aparicio my source went missing , sorry - - the wikiquote site , which is great .\ni never said half th s * * t people say i did\n( albert eistein ) .\nfor pentti virtanen , regarding the phrase attributed to einstein ( human stupidity ) i did some research and it seems to be a modified version of a quote from immanuel kant ' s critique of practical reason :\ntwo things fill the mind with ever - increasing wonder and awe , the more often and the more intensely the mind of thought is drawn to them : the starry heavens above me and moral law within me .\nbut frankly i prefer my original version or the one that you quoted in french ( who was the author anyway ) . whatever , the pilots who crashed this 727 proved to be stupid beyond belief .\nquote ah , penny just dropped - started life as the engineer and converted unquote like many others . it all has to do with propper selection and training . i don ' t have any problem with ex fe or military guys .\nwell observed and , as we now know , your deduction was correct ! i also noticed at the time , but failed to make the connection .\n@ srboljub savic the fence alone probably was of no consequence to the plane , but the hitting the\nmilitary structure\nmentioned was too much for the wing . if i ' m not mistaken , it was made of stone or concrete , as those defensive structures usually are .\n@ jose aparicio\nciting einstein again :\nthere are two things that are infinite : the universe and human stupidity\n.\nthis is one of the numerous quotes falsely attributed to einstein . einstein might have said it as well , but its literary history traces back to the year 1880 as :\naujourd ' hui je sais qu ' il n ' y a pas de limites \u0155 la b\u0119tise humaine , qu ' elle est infinie\nno , it ' s not only you , griaa have changed the link to the document . now updated in our coverage , too , it should work again .\ni just jump - seated in a colombian aircraft . those drivers were skilled , disciplined and professional . it was a pleasure to watch . that is what you wanted to say , patrick ?\nif everything presented here is true like\nepr\nthis was a packs off t / o for increased performance . the crew probably knew it was heavy , taking off with a tailwind did not help and since when does a airline fail to leave a copy of the load sheet behind ? lot of questions , little answers . very sad ending .\nsomeone else recommended to look this search up on a popular video site - wow - if that ' s standard takeoff operations ( no crash ) then each takeoff was high risk one .\nthe rwy lenght of skfc is 1800m , boeing 722 needs 2600m at mtow . i wonder how easyly this plane could be overloaded . . whats 1800m ? maybe about half of mtow ?\nif a similar belly dragging take off of the very same 727 was filmed back in oct . 2016 at this airport and that not one but two cameras recorded the same 727 doing the same stunt on the fatal day you may wonder if this was done rather regularly and the locals knew it . the question is : did they always took off way overweight or worse off the pilots did that for their excitement . either way another case for citing einstein again :\nthere are two things that are infinite : the universe and human stupidity\n.\nflame in the exhaust indicate a loss of efficiency in the gas path due to , in this case , potential ingestion causing or not damage and leading or not to internal failure . it means that engine did not ' ' flame out ' ' but rather loss partial or full thrust in short time , otherwise if fail you would also see smoke from the tail pipe . it is then not possible to say if that engine have recovered or not as can not be seen on current video if operating after t / o . by the way , flame out means engine spool down until shut down due to lack of combustion .\ni read somewhere that the surviving crew member died in hospital too . is this true ?\naccording to the following video on it looks that they normally took off at the very end of the runway ( overweight ? ? ) . this time the a / c was too low and hit the fence and trees , damaging wing , engine . . . . .\nlooking at the video frame by frame taked from the left side of the plane , once the aircraft passed the far fence it is very clear that the right engine flamed out with fire .\nyou can hear the plane coming from far . perhaps the plane was taking - off with wind in the back . . .\nespecially in this business and more in investigation , engineers make hypothesis , collect data and evidence , analyse the finding and corroborate the result to make a comprehensive conclusion . . . . in our dictionary . . . ' ' explode and disintegrate ' ' do not match with jet engine behavior , may be uncontained failure is more appropriate as well as ' ' seems to me and strange ' ' pertain rather to people who do not understand basic . . . engineer ? ? ? ?\nby srboljub savic , dipl . ing . on tuesday , dec 27th 2016 22 : 29z\ns . s . - me , knows very well where are installed b727 engines . when turbine disintegrate - explodes , fragments released , go many even\nstrange\nways + there are\nricochets\n. most important , inboard flap , ripped of , most probably by hitting fence column , it is not key issue . weight & balance , seems to me , is area where lies answer , why it happen . there are number of example of crash , caused by neglecting or pilots , being not aware of their a / c c . g . position . last one ( most probably ) is russian tu 154 , ending in sea , only ~ 1 , 5 km from shore ( and bit more from runway end ) s . savic\nmaybe this srboljub savic is smarter than we think . write some gibberish and people start internet searching for your name . any publicity is better than none .\ni don ' t know who this\nsrboljub savic , dipl . ing\nis ? but the b727 does not have engines on the wings ! ! ! all three engines are on the rear fuselage and in the tail cone . as a pilot with 4 , 000 + hours in the b727 cargo configuration . i would say that they were way over gross weight . and the right flap was most likely damaged and dislodged from the aircraft as a result of striking the several fences and small trees !\n' ' engine ' s turbine failure - explosion , resulting inboard flap torn ' ' do you have a single idea where the engines are located on this a / c . . . needless to ask you where is the turbine on an engine and in which direction it is axially loaded . .\nonly the most recent 30 comments are shown to reduce server load . click here to show the remaining comments\ncolombian investigators have determined that the crew of a boeing 727 - 200 freighter departed in a tailwind before the aircraft overran and struck a perimeter fence , briefly becoming airborne before crashing in a field .\nthe inquiry into the 20 december accident at puerto carreno states that the crew was apparently \u201cunaware\u201d of information regarding the direction and strength of the wind .\ncolombian accident investigation authority griaa says preliminary information shows two aircraft \u2013 an embraer 170 and a cessna 208 \u2013 took off from runway 07 shortly before the 727 was due to depart .\nthese two aircraft had taken into account the prevailing wind at the airport , it says . meteorological data showed the wind from 10\u00b0 at 8kt , which would have favoured a take - off from 07 .\nbut griaa says cockpit - voice recorder information shows the 727 headed instead to the threshold of the opposite - direction runway 25 . it points out that puerto carreno was operating as an uncontrolled airport from 15 : 00 , and the 727 departed at around 17 : 20 .\nflight - data recorder information indicates that the trijet was configured with 30\u00b0 take - off flaps . the inquiry associates this setting with a modification known as the \u2018quiet wing\u2019 which was developed for the 727 in order to reduce noise .\nthe \u2018quiet wing\u2019 system is designed to increase take - off performance through modifications including a flap and aileron droop , to increase lift and thereby cut perceived noise on the ground .\ngriaa adds that the 727\u2019s configuration also included 6 . 5 units of elevator trim .\nthe inquiry says the evidence suggests the crew was not aware of the wind situation . departing from runway 25 under the recorded wind conditions would have resulted in a 4kt tailwind component rather than a 4kt headwind .\ngriaa says the air temperature was 31c . the airport has an elevation of 54m and a runway length of 1 , 800m .\nall three engines were functioning during the take - off roll . the investigators state that the aircraft\u2019s v1 and rotation speeds were 127kt .\nevidence from video images of the ill - fated departure show the aircraft overran and hit a perimeter fence \u2013 tearing out a 13m - wide section \u2013 before striking a small military structure and a tree , which sheared off the right main landing - gear and the starboard inboard flap .\ncockpit - voice recorder information shows the crew determined that the starboard engine had lost thrust and there was a loss hydraulic fluid following the impact .\nthe 727 managed to climb to 790ft but entered a slow turn to the right , with its bank angle gradually increasing to 60\u00b0 . it remained airborne for around 2min but its airspeed bled away , the resulting loss of lift caused the aircraft to lose height , and it struck the ground about 4nm from the threshold of runway 07 .\ngriaa says ground - proximity alerts and stall warnings had been sounding in the cockpit , and the crew was carrying out a fuel - jettison procedure .\nthe jet struck the ground at a large angle of bank , it states , with high horizontal speed but relatively shallow pitch .\none of the six occupants of the freighter survived the crash . the cockpit and empennage were among the main components to emerge from the debris field .\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 .\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 .\nthis plane could cross the atlantic in 3 . 5 hours . why did it fail ?\nweather conditions at puerto carre\u00f1o airport around the time of the crash included scattered clouds , winds out of the east at eight knots , and 87 degrees . the jet may have been taking off with a tailwind and elevated ambient temperatures affect an aircraft\u2019s takeoff performance . dramatic videos showing different angles of the mishap surfaced just hours after the crash :\nit seems the jet was operating at the extreme edge of its envelope\u2014or beyond it , in the case of yesterday\u2019s crash . with no margin for contingencies , even small non - technical issues such as changing atmospheric conditions or minor miscalculations in weight and balance and air density could prove deadly during a short - field departure .\nrunning off the end of a runway haunts aircrews , but an installation of thousands of these unique blocks makes some of the world\u2019s most dangerous runways a little safer .\njust when you think all is lost , the mighty e - 2 hawkeye rises from the sea .\ngold plated sinks , check . throne room , check . seats for all your lackeys ? you bet !\ntools to help you design , research and find the right car for you .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nasn aircraft accident boeing 727 - 2j0 ( f ) adv . hk - 4544 puerto carre\u00f1o - germ\u00e1n olano airport ( pcr )\nthis map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight . the line between the airports does\ndistance from puerto carre\u00f1o - germ\u00e1n olano airport to bogot\u00e1 - eldorado airport as the crow flies is 751 km ( 469 miles ) .\nthis information is not presented as the flight safety foundation or the aviation safety network\u2019s opinion as to the cause of the accident . it is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time .\nairplane hk - 4544 . departing from el dorado . source : forum contato radar - brazil\nvery tragic video of the 727 overrunning the runway shortly before it broke apart . urltoken . . . 9995888640\nvery sad . . . god knows why they didn ' t abort the takeoff .\nacccording to el tiempo news from colombia , it was a cargo aircraft . two confirmed fatalities , two injuries , and one missing . main cargo was fish . aircraft was destined for bog .\nthe transponder 1200 group on facebook has a video of the ill fated takeoff . i ' d link it on here but have to get back to work .\ni ' m trying to understand what we ' re seeing here . in the first video it overruns the runway , in the second it is airborne and manoeuvring at low level before appearing to lose control and strike the ground . it ' s hard to tell if the videos are from the same location or not . am i right in concluding it has become airborne beyond the end of the runway , attempted to turn back , and struck the ground during the process ?\nit is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country , but rather for him who loveth the whole world . the earth is but one country , and mankind its citizens . \u2014bah\u00e1 ' u ' ll\u00e1h\nfirst video something definitely sounds bad well before it rotates . the dialog of the people makes me believe it is the same point of view on both videos as they refer to the plane it ' s coming back .\nit seems to be the same cammer . . . probably a helmet cam from the movement . i agree something sounds off . . . though that may also be a bad quality mic ?\nthose who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety , deserve neither liberty nor safety .\nfirst video : clearly hits fences but the 727 was airborne already ( wheels off the ground ) .\nit seems that the plane gained altitude but was pretty damaged and crashed while attempting to circle back to the airport .\npuerto carre\u00f1o have a 1800m long runway ( 5906 ft ) and 173ft of elevation .\ni wonder when people will understand : embraer 190 or simply e190 , not erj - 190 . e - jets are not erjs ! boeing 747 - 8 , not boeing 747 - 800 . same goes for 787 . airbus a320 , not airbus 320 . airbii does not exist .\nlooks like it struggled to get off the ground there on a good day . maybe they loaded a couple too many tonnes of freight for the runway length\ncoming back to the topic , i got 3 posibilities : 1 ) wrong load distribution ( heavy nose ) . 2 ) overweight . 3 ) wrong flap take off setup . 4 ) engine failure during take off run . the fourth i ' m skeptical because isn ' t visible any smoke from the engines or strange sounds from them .\nwonder if fod damaged the engines and further made the situation even more dire ? overweight maybe ? common practice i hope not . the video of the\nsuccessful\ntake off is obviously not within legal safety margins . rip !\nwow , just wow . there are people in that video even closer than the photographer . scary stuff .\nwas thinking the same thing about the engines ingesting objects . but looking at this one , it doesn ' t appear he hit the fence , only missing the camera man and another guy by a few feet .\nis it me or does the plane look like they were trying to dump fuel ? hard to tell .\nlast edited by twa302 on wed dec 21 , 2016 4 : 27 am , edited 1 time in total .\ntruly tragic and so sad . it ' s been a dreadful week for news so far . here ' s a full translation by hand and brain , rather than google translate :\nthey could have made it if they stayed wings level until they gained enough altitude , speed . banking the aircraft in an attempt to go back to the airport was the fatal mistake that sealed their fate . amazing that the survivor in the video could be in one piece after that .\nterrible news . so much talk about old 727s this week on urltoken and then we lose one . this was an air jamaica bird originally - delivered in august of 1975 as a 727 - 2jo ( a ) . as to the questions above about something not sounding right , it sounded like a normal jt8d takeoff to me . but something was obviously very wrong with the takeoff , and i have to wonder about damage to the frame or engines during the very late rotation . my first flight was on a 727 . nw msp - atl in the fall of 1982 .\nlook at the little structure at 10 seconds on the right of the plane . it definitely seems like the wing struck that little structure , which might explain the bank angle in the final few seconds of the flight . i ' m trying not to speculate here , but i bet the accident was due to a combination of hitting that little structure with some engines going out .\nok , my\narmchair quaterback\nview on this . the engines appeared to sound normal for a 722 doing a restricted take off . while i have always admired this airline , they have a reputation of operating\non the edge\n. previous videos prove that they are doing operations where there is minimal margin for error , including take offs from the same airport , where the 722 crashed . were the pilots\nshow boating\nfor people at the end of the runway and they pushed it a bit too far ? were they doing an operation where their safety margin was zero , for the flight they were operating ? while it is easy to blame the old 722 , perhaps one of the above scenarios was the real cause .\nwell , damn . when you ' re lifting an overloaded 727 off a short runway with barely inches to the fence , eventually something bad is going to happen .\nsh . . . . , why did they decide to fly with such a large bank angle . . . not an expert , of course , but the terrain is rather flat , if they would have flown a not so agressive turn they might have made it back to the airport . . . .\nexcellent observation , you can even see a flash after they impact the structure . i guess this will be another case of gross negligence . i guess it is time to check what is going on with the south american airlines and its regulators .\nin one of the videos you can see the no . 3 engine surging , presumably as it eats debris from the wing clipping a structure and maybe even some fencing . i doubt that engine was producing any useful thrust after that . then in the longer video you see the plane banking into the dead engine . big no no . this outfit has been known to fly over the mot . if that is true in this case also , then they were flying on just 2 engines on a hot day , flying a steep bank into a dead engine at low level while possibly being too heavy . dayum .\nthat should have some warning message in your post since the man wearing the gopro runs up to the wreckage and you can see at least one survivor . it is not just a video of an aircraft crashing from far away . rip to those that lost their life .\na few thoughts ; 1 . he came very close to the spotters . 2 . this meant that people were on hand to assist the first responders in identifying exactly where the injured man was . 3 . if the spotters were not there , and he had been able to hit brakes / thrust reversers , and use the fence as an additional ' brake ' , would the crew have survived .\nand the nonsense is showing up , it was only a matter of time .\nfly a a350 / b787 at zero feet and the outcome would be the same .\nlooking at all the videos of previous take - offs with this aircraft and the fatal one , is it possible that the company skimped on mro expenditure and hence the engines were way past their due ( engine ) shop date ? if so , they just wouldn ' t produce the relevant thrust needed for fully - laden take offs , even if cockpit clocks wld show relevant rpms . . . thoughts ?\nlooking at the previous videos and the amount of onlookers watching yesterday , it would seem that the departure of this aircraft was a regular source of entertainment for the locals . it nearly cost a lot of innocent people their lives . after recent tragedies , someone needs to take a long hard look at aviation safety in colombia . regardless of the cause of this accident , experienced airmen will have known that operating this way was highly risky . the same as filing a flight plan without sufficient reserve fuel . who knows , perhaps they were forced in to it by circumstances . rip to all the victims .\nvideo shows flaps & slats on starboard wing are set . can ' t see the port wing . 2nd video shows a steep bank to port .\nurltoken is the leading community for discovering and sharing high - quality aviation photography . we thank you for your support and hope you ' ll join the largest aviation community on the web .\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 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nterms and conditions | about | faq | photo use | privacy policy | online 1626 ( 116 members ) \u00a9 2006 - 2018 urltoken | e - mail us : team @ urltoken all photos are copyright \u00a9 to their respective photographers and may not be used without permission .\nwhy not follow us on facebook to be the first to find out about the latest developments . let us know what you think of the site and tell us what features you want to see next .\ncomments , questions or feedback ? contact webmaster @ urltoken ( c ) 2017 nighthawk software ltd v . 1 . 3 . 4 . all rights reserved . aircraft header image ( c ) sergiy serdyuk . maps generated by the great circle mapper ( www . gcmap . com ) - copyright \u00a9 karl l . swartz . terms & conditions - privacy policy - contact us\ncomments , questions or feedback ? contact webmaster @ urltoken ( c ) 2018 nighthawk software ltd v . 1 . 3 . 4 . all rights reserved . aircraft header image ( c ) sergiy serdyuk . maps generated by the great circle mapper ( www . gcmap . com ) - copyright \u00a9 karl l . swartz . terms & conditions - privacy policy - contact us\nthe aircraft reportedly was operating a flight from puerto carreno to bogota when it went down shortly after takeoff .\na video posted on social media website youtube purports to show the aircraft , registered hk - 4544 , failing to rotate and become airborne . it crosses the runway threshold just above the ground , and plows through a perimeter fence before flying out of the frame after failing to gain altitude .\nof the six crew aboard the jet , reports indicate that only one survived . the accident occurred in the late afternoon in clear conditions .\nflight fleets analyzer shows that hk - 4544 bears msn 21105 . it entered service in 1975 as a passenger aircraft with air jamaica , where it served until 1997 , at which point it was converted to a cargo configuration .\n05 - jul - 2018 - flex air charters cessna 208b grand caravan accident : a cessna 208b grand caravan sustained damage in an apparent forced landing near padek airstrip , south sudan . the aircraft , 5y - buc , is shown as being owned by flex air charters on their website . . . . . more .\nan aerobratsk yakovlev yak - 40 suffers runway excursion incident after landing at aldan , russia .\nair new zealand boeing 787 , performing flight from auckland to tokyo narita with 268 passengers and 14 crew , was climbing out of auckland when the crew stopped the climb due to engine vibrations and abnormal engine sounds . the crew shut the engine down and returned to auckland for a safe landing on runway 23l about [ \u2026 ]\nan egyptair boeing 777 and a virgin atlantic a330 - 300 suffered a collison . the two aircraft clipped wings while taxiing at jfk airport , new york . an egyptair spokesperson said : \u201cthe flight ms 986 , a boeing 777 , was moving on taxiway kilo at the airport when its right wing slightly touched the left wing of virgin atlantic [ \u2026 ]\ntara air de havilland dhc - 6 - 300 twin otter , performing a flight from simikot to surkhet ( nepal ) with 13 passengers and 3 crew , was accelerating for takeoff when the aircraft went off the runway and came to stop on soft ground . the aircraft was substantially damaged , 5 occupants received serious , 11 minor injuries . the aircraft was carrying [ \u2026 ]\nlatam brasil airbus a320 , performing flight from rio de janeiro galeao to florianopolis , landed on florianopolis\u2019 runway 14 but struck its tail onto the runway surface . the aircraft rolled out without further incident and taxied to the apron maintaining routine communication . there were no injuries . a runway inspection revealed evidence of a tail strike . a [ \u2026 ]\nstarbow airlines atr - 72 - 212a , performing flight from accra to kumasi ( ghana ) with 63 passengers and 5 crew , was accelerating for takeoff from accra when the aircraft veered left off the runway and entangled with the perimeter fence . one passenger received minor injuries , the aircraft sustained substantial damage . the airport reported flight s9 - 104 from accra\u2019s kokota airport [ \u2026 ]\na us navy aircraft carrying 11 crew and passengers has crashed into the sea off the coast of japan . eight people have been rescued after the plane crashed into the philippine sea en route to an aircraft carrier . the c - 2 \u201cgreyhound\u201d aircraft crashed into the pacific about 90 miles northwest of okinotorishima , a japanese atoll , defense [ \u2026 ]\na mango boeing 737 - 800 , registration zs - sjh performing flight je - 147 from johannesburg to cape town ( south africa ) with 179 people on board , was climbing out of johannesburg\u2019s runway 03l when a bird impacted the left hand engine inlet ( cfm56 ) causing a dent at the engine inlet . the crew stopped the climb at about fl200 and decided [ \u2026 ]\nan american airlines airbus a319 - 100 , performing flight from mexico city to miami , was on approach to miami when a goose obviously attempted to hold up the aircraft and clinched the nose of the aircraft , nonetheless the aircraft continued for a safe landing . the goose turned out to be the only victim . the aircraft remained on [ \u2026 ]\nunited airlines cancelled two newark - delhi int\u2019l flights after heavy smog had covered the indian capital . the temporal suspension has been implemented on november 10 according to the carrier\u2019s announcement . it was originally scheduled to last at least until november 13 , but eventually , only flights departing newark on november 10 and november 11 were cancelled , according [ \u2026 ]\ncopyright \u00a9 2017 by aviation voice - privacy policy | site usage policy | cookies - the aviation voice is not responsible for the content of external sites .\njazz dh8d at toronto on nov 9th 2017 , hard landing at more than + 5 . 5g , aircraft departs for return flight\nangola b732 near st . john ' s on jun 22nd 2018 , engine shut down in flight\nthe place where you can discuss and learn from aviation accidents and or incidents .\nthat would likely explain the wing dipping to the right . they most likely turned round , slowed down a bit for landing and the uneven lift caught them out as we see in the video ? also , looking at the picture , is it just me , or does no . 3 have no cowling ?\none punter on avherald says the right wing collided with a small building but his video links have been removed . i couldn ' t see it in any of the videos published .\nright wing crash by kori on wednesday , dec 21st 2016 21 : 37z hy , just see these video 0 . 55sec , the right wing crash the little building : this building see the 0 . 15sec this video : this cause later the right wing stall . . .\ni used google translator , the video is in spanish . it gives us a clue as to what happened .\nwell it ' s not up to the airport authorities to install a weighing scale , that is the duty and responsibility of the handling agent . if the handling agent doesn ' t have a weighing scale then they should know how much each item that is placed on top of pallet weighs . add all that up and add 105 kilo ' s for the pallet itself and around 25 kilo ' s for the net , you know exactly how much that pallet weighs . it ' s not the\nstate\nthat has failed , it ' s the airline and their crews that have failed by allowing the handling agent to load an airplane without knowing exactly how much freight is loaded onboard the airplane .\nyor right , it ' s up to the company to make sure they operate correctly and the crews should refuse to fly if they suspect the plane to be overweight . however the caa should be keeping a close eye on the operators and impose fines or suspensions when they find the operators are flying illegally overweight or other deliberate infringements , such as with lamia . i think the kid was trying to say that the operators get away with it because of bribery . the ntsb has faulted the faa many times for poor oversight , such as in the case of the hawker 125 that crashed in akron . see here\nmy father did not want to fly yesterday he had the presentiment that something would go wrong .\nthey obviously all knew something was bound to happen sooner or later . but keeping to put up with these practices is asking to get killed . the problem with south american pilots is that they don ' t have the balls to stand up and refuse to fly , because some other idiot will step in and take the guy ' s job .\nthese two aircraft had taken into account the prevailing wind at the airport , it says . meteorological data showed the wind from 010k at 8kt , which would have favoured a take - off from 07 .\nit will be interesting to hear moertoe and raffles ' s thoughts on this as that report doesn ' t make much sense and a 4kt tailwind component is hardly a factor in the b732 / 3 / 5 which i ' ve flown but not sure about the b727 . there are a few strange conclusions in that report which to me almost looks like they are covering up for the ongoing wrong doings but i could be wrong . i have no experience on the b727 . i think moertoe is freshly back from lubumbashi , await his opinion and raffles . . .\nthis plane only had the\nquiet wing\nand hushkits installed by the looks of things , the rest of it was standard with - whatever engines , maybe - 17s . the quiet wing is for noise abatement . whatever configuration they used , ( i haven ' t seen a flaps 30 takeoff graph but one can do a flaps 25 takeoff ) , they should have been at a weight that in the event of an engine failure at v1 , they would be able to climb to 35 feet above the end of the runway .\nyup - moertoe . the dead giveaway is the cameras positioned on the road around the runway end . obviously this has become a newsworthy event . . . . . . until luck ran out . . .\nso , i was right , no . 3 did suffer from that impact . i ' ve been shot down of other fora for suggesting that .\nbmused55 wrote : so , i was right , no . 3 did suffer from that impact . i ' ve been shot down of other fora for suggesting that .\nmore likely a - net , prune or the key publishing forum or all 3 .\non the 19th of may , the crew of qantas flight qf94 were forced to shut down the airbus a380\u2019s outboard right hand side engine and return to los angeles int\u2019l after passengers reported a hearing loud bang and witnessed streaks of flames and sparks . none of the 480 people onboard were injured .\nflight qf94 departed los angeles 22 : 42 local time and was en route to melbourne when the incident occured . the aircraft was around 800nm from los angeles , climbing from fl320 to a higher cruising altitude of fl340 when the loud bang was heard from one of the a380\u2019s four rolls - royce trent 972 engines .\non the 20th of may , an aerom\u00e9xico boeing 737 operating flight am642 from mexico city to los angeles , hit a utility truck while taxiing after landing , causing the vehicle to tip over .\neight people have reportedly been injured , but nobody is in a critical condition . none of the 146 passengers and crew onboard were injured , but a passenger said he felt slight pain after leaving the aircraft .\nthe government of the ascension islands have confirmed that raf wideawake ( asi / fhaw ) , the island\u2019s only international airport , will remain closed to heavy aircraft until 2019 / 2020 in order to carry out much needed repairs on the 3 , 000m asphalt runway .\nrunway 13 / 31 is currently in a state of disrepair , with reported cracks and potholes among other damage that prevents regular services to the airport .\non may 17th , a jetblue embraer erj - 190 registered n306jb , performing flight b6 1806 to new york was forced to return to washington dulles after suffering a bird strike on rotation from runway 30 . the crew were on initial climb when they reported they had hit something on takeoff and that there was some noise and vibrations from behind the nose wheel .\non the evening of 14th may , an egypt air airbus a330 operating flight ms955 suffered an uncontained engine failure of it\u2019s left hand side rolls - royce trent engine , causing the crew to reject the takeoff . the failure of the engine left a large whole in the forward engine cowling . there were no injuries of the 211 people onboard .\nflight ms955 was accelerating down runway 05c at cairo international airport when the crew aborted the takeoff , at 60kts ground speed . the aircraft vacated the runway around 1200m / 4000ft from the threshold and stopped for checks by the airport emergency services . after inspection , the aircraft was cleared to taxi normally to the apron , where the passengers disembarked .\non 9th april mango boeing 737 - 85f ( wl ) zs - sjd ( msn 28829 ) was climbing out of cape town airport\u2019s runway 01 when a pelican collided with the leading edge of the left hand horizontal stabilizer , leaving a large dent .\nflight je348 to durban climbed to fl330 ( cruising altitude of 33 , 000ft ) before the crew made the decision to return to cape town , 130 nautical miles away at that point . the aircraft returned to cape town around 80 minutes after departure\non 8th april , at 22 : 10 local time ( 14 : 17z ) , a malaysia airlines boeing 737 operating flight mh2718 was involved in a runway incursion incident when the aircraft skidded off the runway at sibu airport causing the nose gear to collapse . the incident occurred during heavy downpour .\nall 61 passengers and 6 crew were safely evacuated from the aircraft\u2019s forward right and left doors ( pictured below ) .\nflight mh2718 landed on sibu\u2019s runway 13 in heavy rain but went off the side of the runway and came to a stop on soft ground with the nose gear collapsed . the aircraft was at a perpendicular angle to the runway centerline with the nose towards the runway edge . in the incident , the aircraft received substantial damage .\nthe safety of all passengers was of utmost priority to malaysia airlines and an immediate investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the incident .\nsibu airport would be closed for flight operations until 10am on sunday . passengers were advised to check with their respective airlines on the status of their flights . 3 , 000 passengers were stranded at the airport due to the closure .\nthe aircraft involved in the incident was 2 . 7 year old boeing 737 - 8h6 ( wl ) 9m - mxx ( msn 40161 ) , powered by two cfm56 - 7b turbofans . she was delivered to malaysia airlines ( mh / mas ) in august 2014 from boeing\u2019s production site at renton , usa .\nflight mh2718 is a domestic scheduled passenger flight from kuala lumpur international airport ( kul / wmkk ) in mainland malaysia to sibu airport ( sbw / wbgs ) on the island of borneo . the regular flight time is around 1 hour and 35 minutes .\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\nthis page was last modified on 26 november 2015 , at 07 : 28 .\nthis article ' s content derived from wikipedia , the free encyclopedia ( see original source ) .\nan angola airlines boeing 737 - 200 , registration d2 - tbo performing a ferry flight from santa maria azores islands ( portugal ) to st . john ' s , nl ( canada ) , was enroute about 200nm east of st . john ' s when . . .\na jayawijaya dirgantara boeing 737 - 200 freighter , registration pk - jrm performing a freight flight from jayapura to wamena ( indonesia ) with a cargo of food including rice , cement and other cargo . . .\na canadian north boeing 737 - 200 , registration c - gopw performing flight 5t - 9045 from inuvik , nt to yellowknife , nt ( canada ) with 3 crew , was climbing through fl250 when the crew observed the oil . . .\na rutaca boeing 737 - 200 , registration yv380t performing flight 5r - 310 from puerto ordaz to caracas ( venezuela ) , was enroute near barcelona when the crew needed to shut one of the engines ( jt8d ) down , . . .\nan air inuit boeing 737 - 200 , registration c - gmai performing flight 3h - 705 from la grande riviere , qc to montreal , qc ( canada ) with 35 passengers and 4 crew , was climbing out of la grande riviere when . . .\na northern air cargo boeing 737 - 200 freighter , registration n320dl performing flight nac - 1781 from red dog , ak to anchorage , ak ( usa ) with one passenger and 2 crew , was enroute at fl330 when the cargo . . .\na canadian north boeing 737 - 200 , registration c - gopw performing flight 5t - 446 from kugluktuk , nu to cambridge bay , nu ( canada ) with 27 passengers and 4 crew , was climbing through 8000 feet out of . . .\nan avior airlines boeing 737 - 200 , registration yv2937 performing flight 9v - 1260 from barcelona ( venezuela ) to guayaquil ( ecuador ) with 81 passengers and 6 crew , was enroute at fl310 near manta . . .\na nolinor aviation boeing 737 - 200 , registration c - gnlk performing flight n5 - 792 from montreal mirabel , qc to iqaluit , nu ( canada ) with 94 passengers and 5 crew , was enroute at fl330 about 140nm south . . .\na nolinor boeing 737 - 200 , registration c - gnla performing flight n5 - 790 from montreal mirabel , qc to iqaluit , nu ( canada ) with 98 passengers and 6 crew , had departed mirabel airport ' s runway 29 and was . . ."]}
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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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( leadcore ) is dedicated to providing leading 3g / 4g chip and mobile terminal solutions . leadcore\u2019s headquarter locates in shanghai china , and its rd and service centers covers in beijing , shenzhen and hong kong .\n\u201cin 2012 , leadcore technology launched lc1810 , the first td dualcore smartphone solution and gained broad market achievement . the lc1810 was developed leveraging arm cortex - a9 and arm mali gpu technology , \u201d said jitang liu , vp of leadcore . \u201dthis has enabled leadcore solutions to meet the demanding performance and energy efficiency demands of the smartphone market . \u201d\nleadcore technology co . , ltd ( leadcore tech ) is one of the core members of datang telecom technology and industry group . as a td - scdma fundamental technology provider , leadcore tech has been dedicated to provide the terminal manufacturers and design houses leading td - scdma mobile phone terminal solution and chipsets . the terminal solutions have been adopted by key terminal developers . at the same time as excellent market performance achieved , together with customers and partners , leadcore keeps on making contributions to a sustainable development of the chinese communication industry and embracing the world of chinese communication enterprises . for more information about leadcore , visit urltoken .\nleadcore technology - 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 other words , the goods related with\nleadcore technology\ncan be shipped to any place in ireland , including leinster , ulster , munster , and connacht .\nin other words , the goods by your query\nleadcore technology\ncan be shipped to any place in the uk , including england , scotland , wales , and northern ireland .\ntechnology has the potential to reshape processing everywhere , starting with limited scientific and commercial applications .\nit will enhance any encyclopedic page you visit with the magic of the wiki 2 technology .\nimec\u2019s an steegen sees advanced packaging as a critical component of future scaling , including new bridge technology .\nlc1860 td - lte / lte fdd / td - scdma / wcdma / gge lte soc chip\n. leadcore\nlc1860c td - lte / lte fdd / td - scdma / wcdma / gge lte soc chip\n. leadcore\nleadcore technology co . , ltd . has licensed a suite of arm ip including the arm\u00ae cortex\u2122 - a9 mpcore processor , the arm mali\u2122 - 400 mp graphics processing unit ( gpu ) and the arm cortex - a9 performance optimization pack\u2122 for the tsmc 40lp process technology . leadcore will integrate the arm cpu and gpu - based applications processor with its own baseband chip to target high - end smartphones based on the china\u2019s 3g standard , td - scdma .\nundoubtedly , the goods by request\nleadcore technology\nin vermont can be received in burlington , south burlington , rutland , barre , montpelier , winooski , st . albans , newport , vergennes , and other cities and towns .\nleadcore technology is a chinese fabless semiconductor company that provides system - on - chip solutions for smartphones and tablets , specializing in the td - scdma and td - lte network standards used in china and in other countries . 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( wise road capital ) signed an agreement to form a joint venture \u2013 jlq technology . this joint venture will focus on the design , packaging , testing , customer support and sales related to chipsets for mass - tier smartphones designed and sold into china .\nleadcore introduces lc1810 , lc1811 , lc1813 , and lc1913 socs for smartphones and tablets\n. cnxsoft . 2013 - 08 - 03\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 ,\nleadcore technology 2018\n) .\nusually , the goods by your query\nleadcore technology\nin south dakota can be purchased if you live in sioux falls , rapid city , aberdeen , brookings , watertown , mitchell , yankton , pierre , huron , spearfish , vermillion and smaller towns .\nin other words , any things related with\nleadcore technology\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 .\nguoliang qian , chief executive officer of leadcore said ,\nsince its inception , leadcore has been committed to providing advanced mobile terminal chip and solutions . with burgeoning local ic design talents , we expect this joint venture to rapidly enter into its target segment and engage with a widespread range of customers\nthis joint venture will combine qualcomm\u2019s advanced technology , scale , product portfolio with leadcore\u2019s accomplished r & d capability as well as deep relationships in china . jac capital\u2019s wide connections in chinese financial circle , and wise road capital\u2019s financial and industry eco - 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[ 2 ]\n@ alex not that i know of , but since both mips and powervr belongs to imagination technology , it should not be too long before we start to see mips cpu + powervr gpu soc popping up .\nno need to say , any things related with\nleadcore technology\nin new mexico can be delivered to the following cities : 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 , etc .\nas always , the products by request\nleadcore technology\nin louisiana can be delivered to 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 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hampshire can be delivered to the following cities : 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 , and other cities .\nit goes without saying that the goods by request\nleadcore technology\nin rhode island can be delivered 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 .\njlq technology will be registered in gui\u2019an new area in guizhou province . the formation of this 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data applications , but the company is pushing to include it in smartphones , paired with its tegra application processor . unfortunately , the current product is limited to 50mbps , far slower than other lte chips .\nusually , the goods named\nleadcore technology\nin kansas can be received in such cities as 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 .\nundoubtedly , the goods by request\nleadcore technology\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 smaller towns .\nas you know , the found goods by query\nleadcore technology\nin kentucky can be delivered to 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 smaller towns .\nrepresentatives of jac capital , brighten li , chairman of the investment evaluation committee , william sun , general manager and jason jia , deputy general manager attended . on behalf of datang telecom technology and industry group , shanzhi chen , vice president attended . on behalf of datang telecom technology co . , ltd , yonghua li , president and kun jiang , vice president attended . from wise road capital , managing partner , attended the event . representatives of qualcomm , cristiano amon , executive vice president of qualcomm technologies , inc . and president of qct , frank meng , chairman of qualcomm china , savi soin , vice president of strategy for qualcomm technologies , inc . , and other senior qualcomm executives attended . guoliang qian , vice president of datang telecom and chief executive officer of leadcore , hosted the ceremony .\nand the goods by request\nleadcore technology\nin georgia can be shipped to 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 .\nusually , any products related with\nleadcore technology\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 , etc .\nno doubt , the goods related with\nleadcore technology\nin south carolina can be bought 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 , etc .\nno need to say , the goods related with\nleadcore technology\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 . the delivery is also available 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 , and other cities and towns .\nand today the goods related with\nleadcore technology\nin mississippi can be delivered to the following cities : 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 other cities and towns .\nthe mobile - chip business has moved toward a system platform that forces suppliers to offer a complete set of wireless connectivity options if they are to be viable . as semiconductor technology advances and these connectivity options mature , more functions will be integrated , even\u00adtually converging to a single - chip platform .\nno need to say , the goods by your query\nleadcore technology\nin oklahoma can be bought in oklahoma city , tulsa , norman , broken arrow , lawton , edmond , moore , midwest city , enid , stillwater , muskogee , bartlesville , owasso , shawnee , yukon , ardmore , ponca city , bixby , duncan , del city , jenks , sapulpa , mustang , sand springs , bethany , altus , claremore , el reno , mcalester , ada , durant , tahlequah , chickasha , miami , glenpool , elk city , woodward , okmulgee , choctaw , weatherford , guymon , guthrie , warr acres and smaller towns .\nnaturally , the goods related with\nleadcore technology\nin ireland can be shipped to such cities as dublin , cork , limerick , galway , waterford , drogheda , dundalk , swords , bray , navan , ennis , kilkenny , tralee , carlow , newbridge , naas , athlone , portlaoise , mullingar , wexford , balbriggan , letterkenny , celbridge , sligo . and , of course , clonmel , greystones , malahide , leixlip , carrigaline , tullamore , killarney , arklow , maynooth , cobh , castlebar , midleton , mallow , ashbourne , ballina , laytown - bettystown - mornington , enniscorthy , wicklow , tramore , cavan . . .\nnaturally , the products by request\nleadcore technology\nin arkansas can be shipped to little rock , fort smith , fayetteville , springdale , jonesboro , north little rock , conway , rogers , pine bluff , bentonville , hot springs , benton , texarkana , sherwood , jacksonville , russellville , bella vista , west memphis , paragould , cabot . the shipping is also available in searcy , van buren , el dorado , maumelle , blytheville , forrest city , siloam springs , bryant , harrison , hot springs village , mountain home , marion , helena - west helena , camden , magnolia , arkadelphia , malvern , batesville , hope , and so on .\ntoday any things related with\nleadcore technology\nin colorado can be sent to denver , colorado springs , aurora , fort collins , lakewood , thornton , arvada , westminster , pueblo , centennial , boulder , greeley , longmont , loveland , broomfield , grand junction , castle rock , commerce city , parker , littleton , northglenn , brighton , englewood . and also in wheat ridge , fountain , lafayette , windsor , erie , evans , golden , louisville , montrose , durango , ca\u00f1on city , greenwood village , sterling , lone tree , johnstown , superior , fruita , steamboat springs , federal heights , firestone , fort morgan , frederick , castle pines , etc .\nand today the goods named\nleadcore technology\nin arizona can be sent to phoenix , tucson , mesa , chandler , glendale , scottsdale , gilbert , tempe , peoria , surprise , yuma , avondale , flagstaff , goodyear , lake havasu city , buckeye , casa grande , sierra vista , maricopa , oro valley , prescott , bullhead city , prescott valley . as well as in apache junction , marana , el mirage , kingman , queen creek , florence , san luis , sahuarita , fountain hills , nogales , douglas , eloy , payson , somerton , paradise valley , coolidge , cottonwood , camp verde , chino valley , show low , sedona and smaller towns .\ntoday any things related with\nleadcore technology\nin oregon can be bought in portland , salem , eugene , gresham , hillsboro , beaverton , bend , medford , springfield , corvallis , albany , tigard , lake oswego , keizer , grants pass , oregon city , mcminnville , redmond , tualatin , west linn , woodburn , forest grove , newberg , wilsonville , roseburg , klamath falls , ashland , milwaukie , sherwood , happy valley , central point , canby , hermiston , pendleton , troutdale , lebanon , coos bay , the dalles , dallas , st . helens , la grande , cornelius , gladstone , ontario , sandy , newport , monmouth , and other cities .\nand of course , the found goods by query\nleadcore technology\nin massachusetts can be delivered to the following cities : boston , worcester , springfield , lowell , cambridge , new bedford , brockton , quincy , lynn , fall river , newton , lawrence , somerville , framingham , haverhill , waltham , malden , brookline , plymouth , medford , taunton , chicopee , weymouth , revere , peabody , methuen , barnstable , pittsfield , attleboro , arlington , everett , salem , westfield , leominster , fitchburg , billerica , holyoke , beverly , marlborough , woburn , amherst , braintree , shrewsbury , chelsea , dartmouth , chelmsford , andover , natick , randolph , watertown and smaller towns .\nand of course , the goods by request\nleadcore technology\nin north carolina can be received in charlotte , raleigh , greensboro , durham , winston - salem , fayetteville , cary , wilmington , high point , greenville , asheville , concord , gastonia , jacksonville , chapel hill , rocky mount , huntersville , burlington , wilson , kannapolis , apex , hickory , wake forest , indian trail , mooresville , goldsboro , monroe , salisbury , holly springs , matthews , new bern , sanford , cornelius , garner , thomasville , statesville , asheboro , mint hill , fuquay - varina , morrisville , kernersville , lumberton , kinston , carrboro , havelock , shelby , clemmons , lexington , clayton , boone , etc .\nand the goods named\nleadcore technology\nin new york can be purchased if you live in new york , buffalo , rochester , yonkers , syracuse , albany , new rochelle , mount vernon , schenectady , utica , white plains , troy , niagara falls , binghamton , rome , long beach , poughkeepsie , north tonawanda , jamestown , ithaca , elmira , newburgh , middletown , auburn , watertown , glen cove , saratoga springs , kingston , peekskill , lockport , plattsburgh , cortland , amsterdam , oswego , lackawanna , cohoes , rye , gloversville , beacon , batavia , tonawanda , glens falls , olean , oneonta , geneva , dunkirk , fulton , oneida , corning , ogdensburg , canandaigua , watervliet . . .\nas the leading vendor of technology analysis for mobile and wireless chips , the linley group has the expertise to deliver a comprehensive look at this burgeoning market . analysts j . scott gardner , kevin krewell and linley gwennap use their extensive experience in the processor market to deliver the technical and strategic information you need to make informed business decisions .\nas usual , any things related with\nleadcore technology\nin ohio can be purchased if you live in columbus , cleveland , cincinnati , toledo , akron , dayton , parma , canton , youngstown , lorain , hamilton , springfield , kettering , elyria , lakewood , cuyahoga falls , euclid , middletown , mansfield , newark , mentor , cleveland heights , beavercreek , strongsville , fairfield , dublin , warren , findlay , lancaster , lima , huber heights , marion , westerville , reynoldsburg , grove city , stow , delaware , brunswick , upper arlington , gahanna , westlake , north olmsted , fairborn , massillon , mason , north royalton , bowling green , north ridgeville , kent , garfield heights , and other cities and towns .\n\u201cas a state - owned high - tech backbone enterprise in the field of information communication , datang telecom has being put its focus on the core areas of the ict industry . datang telecom is also actively seeking cooperation with the industry ' s leading companies to achieve win - win situation , while continue its internal development .\nsaid yonghua li , ceo of datang telecom technology co . , ltd .\nby working together with domestic and international capitals , datang telecom and the world\u2019s leading companies learn and benefit from each other through in - depth cooperation in the areas of technology , talents , market and etc , which will drive the ic development into a new situation . \u201d\nas usual , the goods by your query\nleadcore technology\nin alabama can be delivered to the following cities : birmingham , montgomery , mobile , huntsville , tuscaloosa , hoover , dothan , decatur , auburn , madison , florence , gadsden , vestavia hills , prattville , phenix city , alabaster , bessemer , enterprise , opelika , homewood , northport , anniston , prichard , athens . and , of course , daphne , pelham , oxford , albertville , selma , mountain brook , trussville , troy , center point , helena , hueytown , talladega , fairhope , ozark , alexander city , cullman , scottsboro , millbrook , foley , hartselle , fort payne , gardendale , jasper , saraland , muscle shoals , eufaula , and so on .\nno need to say , the goods by request\nleadcore technology\nin illinois can be purchased if you live 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 .\nnormally , the goods by your query\nleadcore technology\nin michigan can be received in 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 so on .\nof course , the found goods by query\nleadcore technology\nin minnesota can be received in such cities as minneapolis , saint paul , rochester , bloomington , duluth , brooklyn park , plymouth , maple grove , woodbury , st . cloud , eagan , eden prairie , coon rapids , blaine , burnsville , lakeville , minnetonka , apple valley , edina , st . louis park , moorhead , mankato , maplewood , shakopee , richfield , cottage grove , roseville , inver grove heights , andover , brooklyn center , savage , oakdale , fridley , winona , shoreview , ramsey , owatonna , chanhassen , prior lake , white bear lake , chaska , austin , elk river , champlin , faribault , rosemount , crystal , farmington , hastings , new brighton , and other cities and towns .\nand of course , the found goods by query\nleadcore technology\nin washington can be delivered to the following cities : seattle , spokane , tacoma , vancouver , bellevue , kent , everett , renton , federal way , yakima , spokane valley , kirkland , bellingham , kennewick , auburn , pasco , marysville , lakewood , redmond , shoreline , richland , sammamish , burien , olympia , lacey . the shipping is also available in edmonds , puyallup , bremerton , lynnwood , bothell , longview , issaquah , wenatchee , mount vernon , university place , walla walla , pullman , des moines , lake stevens , seatac , maple valley , mercer island , bainbridge island , oak harbor , kenmore , moses lake , camas , mukilteo , mountlake terrace , tukwila , and other cities and towns .\ntoday the products related to the term\nleadcore technology\nin utah can be bought in 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 . it is also available for the people living in 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 .\nit goes without saying that the goods by request\nleadcore technology\nin new jersey can be purchased if you live in 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 other cities and towns .\nas always , the found goods by query\nleadcore technology\nin florida can be purchased if you live in jacksonville , miami , tampa , orlando , st . petersburg , hialeah , tallahassee , fort lauderdale , port st . lucie , cape coral , pembroke pines , hollywood , miramar , gainesville , coral springs , miami gardens , clearwater , palm bay , pompano beach , west palm beach , lakeland , davie , miami beach , boca raton . the shipping is also available in deltona , plantation , sunrise , palm coast , largo , deerfield beach , melbourne , boynton beach , lauderhill , fort myers , weston , kissimmee , homestead , delray beach , tamarac , daytona beach , wellington , north miami , jupiter , north port , coconut creek , port orange , sanford , margate , ocala , sarasota , pensacola , and other cities .\nbroadcom\u2019s business at apple and samsung , among others , enabled it to ship over 60 % of all wi - fi combo chips in 2012 . the company has excellent wi - fi and gps technology . the bcm43341 combo will be in production by the beginning of 2013 , beating qualcomm to market with integrated nfc . the company is also pushing ahead with 802 . 11ac for high - end wi - fi devices .\ninnodisk further adds value through firmware optimization designed by in - house r & d , extending the life of its flash products through wear - leveling technology . also , significantly reducing the risk of industrial applications is innodisk ' s own disk monitoring tool \u00e2\u20ac\u201c ismart , which allows users to visualize ssd wear - leveling status at a glance with a clear graphical display , giving users time to replace damaged disks before they fail .\ntoday any products related with\nleadcore technology\nin texas can be shipped to such cities as houston , san antonio , dallas , austin , fort worth , el paso , arlington , corpus christi , plano , laredo , lubbock , garland , irving , amarillo , grand prairie , brownsville , mckinney , frisco , pasadena , mesquite , killeen , mcallen , carrollton , midland , waco , denton , abilene , odessa , beaumont , round rock , the woodlands , richardson , pearland , college station , wichita falls , lewisville , tyler , san angelo , league city , allen , sugar land , edinburg , mission , longview , bryan , pharr , baytown , missouri city , temple , flower mound , new braunfels , north richland hills , conroe , victoria , cedar park , harlingen , atascocita , mansfield , georgetown , san marcos , rowlett , pflugerville , port arthur , spring , euless , desoto , grapevine , galveston , etc .\nthe vastly unprofitable st - ericsson is facing a financial crisis that will come to a head in 2013 as stmicroelectronics withdraws its financial support from the joint venture . st plans to continue providing foundry services , so st - ericsson may be able to move into production with its m7400 lte modems based on 28nm fd - soi technology . although its cellular modems provide competitive performance , the company\u2019s wi - fi chips lag in both speed and integration .\nif that move by xiaomi did unsettle mediatek , this latest news would certainly send ripples through the spine of the chipmaker . according to industry sources , qualcomm and leadcore are rumored to be in talks about a possible jv partnership which would see them manufacture low - end processors . mediatek already has a strong hold on the low - end market but with the strength and financial muscle of qualcomm , that control could easily be broken . apart from mediatek another low - end processor manufacturer that needs to be worried is spreadstrum .\n\u201cwise road capital is committed to provide this joint venture with financial and industry resources to accelerate its growth , \u201d said michael zhang , managing partner , wise road capital . \u201cwe hope this joint venture will build an important foundation for the long - term collaboration between our us and china partners . wise road capital has established a focused fund to invest in the mobile technology eco - system to boost co - growth of portfolio companies , and strengthen collaboration with our partners . \u201d\nthis report covers both cellular - baseband chips and other wireless connectivity chips , focusing on the wireless \u201cplumbing\u201d that connects mobile devices to the cloud . generating $ 20 billion in revenue from shipments of 2 . 2 billion units in 2012 , the cellular - baseband market is vast and growing . this technology is the core of every smartphone as well as a growing number of other mobile devices . we focus on thin modems , which accounted for nearly 500 million cellular - baseband chips in 2012 .\ncellular - modem chips , also known as thin modems , are paired with application processors in high - end smartphones such as apple\u2019s iphone and samsung\u2019s galaxy series . they also power usb dongles and data cards that provide cellular access in tablets and laptops . nearly 500 million thin modems shipped in 2012 , with qualcomm and intel leading the way . this report covers hspa , td - scdma , and lte products from these leading vendors as well as from altair , leadcore , marvell , nvidia ( icera ) , renesas , sequans , spreadtrum , and st - ericsson .\nbeijing jianguang asset management co . , ltd . ( \u201cjac capital\u201d ) is a subsidiary of jic capital which is part of jic group ( china jianyin investment ltd ) . jac capital was established for the purpose of investing in the high tech industry including semiconductor , information technology , networking , data service , cloud computing and telecommunications . by taking advantage of the abundant resources of its shareholders in the international financial market , jac capital partners with industrial leaders in various sectors and makes investments in the focused high tech industry and the global semiconductors market to support its continuous development .\ncambridge , uk , feb 25 , 2013 \u2013 arm reveals the scale of success of its mali graphics processors technology , which is powering advanced graphics and user experiences across all types of smart devices from the workplace to the home . this growth is enabled by 75 licenses of the arm\u00ae mali gpu family of products across the smartphone , tablet and graphic - enabled digital tv ( dtv ) markets . mali gpus bring a distinct balance of performance density with advanced graphics , plus first - to - market gpu compute support , to an exciting and diverse range of smart devices .\n\u201cthis joint venture represents the organic combination of financial and industry resources of qualcomm , jac capital , datang telecom , and wise road capital , the synergy of which is advantageous to local technology innovation , \u201d said brighten li , chairman of investment evaluation committee , jac capital . \u201cit also represents an important step for jac capital as an eco - system player in the global semiconductor industry . jac capital , with its background in the financial industries and many - years of experience in the semiconductor and telecommunication industries , will help this joint venture to achieve long - term success . \u201d\n\u201cfor a long time , datang telecom industry group has been paying great attention to its development in the mobile industry . now , the establishment of this joint venture could be regarded as a key milestone . as one of the most important ic design subsidiaries of datang group , leadcore has been , for years , one of the leaders of soc design in china , especially in wireless technologies , \u201d said shanzhi chen , vice president , datang telecom industry group , \u201cwe sincerely believe that this joint venture among datang , qualcomm , jac capital and wise road capital , through combined contributions of leading technologies and capital , will further strengthen the overall competitiveness in mobile communication . \u201d\nwho : arm designs the technology that is at the heart of advanced digital products , from wireless , networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging , automotive , security and storage devices . arm\u2019s comprehensive product offering includes 32 - bit risc microprocessors , graphics processors , video engines , enabling software , cell libraries , embedded memories , high - speed connectivity products , peripherals and development tools . combined with comprehensive design services , training , support and maintenance , and the company\u2019s broad partner community , they provide a total system solution that offers a fast , reliable path to market for leading electronics companies .\narm designs the technology that is at the heart of advanced digital products , from wireless , networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging , automotive , security and storage devices . arm\u2019s comprehensive product offering includes risc microprocessors , graphics processors , video engines , enabling software , cell libraries , embedded memories , high - speed connectivity products , peripherals and development tools . combined with comprehensive design services , training , support and maintenance , and the company\u2019s broad partner community , they provide a total system solution that offers a fast , reliable path to market for leading electronics companies . find out more about arm by following these links :\naccording to trendforce predictions for 2013 , demand for embedded memory technologies emmc and ssd will heat up , with a forecast of overall nand flash demand growth to reach up to 47 . 6 % with emmc and ssd contributing to 15 % of the nand flash output growth . embedded memory technology designed for smart phones , emmc , has been one of the main choices of ultra - thin hand - held devices , however , being subject to performance limitations , they are usually only implemented in low - end models . for high - end applications such as high performance ultra - thin ultrabooks , the sata interface remains the optimal choice .\nwi - fi technology is evolving from 802 . 11n to the new 802 . 11ac standard . it is most often delivered in a combo chip that may also include bluetooth , fm , gps , and even nfc . qualcomm is the first vendor to integrate wi - fi into its application processors , an option that we expect to increase in popularity . more than one billion mobile wi - fi chips shipped in 2012 , a number that we expect to grow to more than 1 . 6 billion in 2016 . this report covers qualcomm\u2019s integrated wi - fi solution as well as mobile wi - fi chips from market - leader broadcom , marvell , mediatek , redpine , and texas instruments .\nthe cortex - a50 series is the latest range of processors based on the armv8 architecture . the series includes support for the aarch64 , a new energy efficient 64 - bit execution state that operates alongside an enhanced version of arm\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s existing 32 - bit execution state . the cortex - a50 series comprises the cortex - a57 and the cortex - a53 processors . these new low power processors will drive the widespread adoption of technology applications ranging from gesture control , augmented reality , mobile gaming , web 2 . 0 and entrepreneurial business applications , where data is the business . both the cortex - a57 and cortex - a53 processors can operate independently or be combined into an arm big . little processing configuration that enables scalable performance and optimal energy - efficiency .\n\u201crockchip continues to expand the performance possibilities of a wide range of tablet solutions , and we are now moving into a new quad - core generation together with arm , \u201d said feng chen , cmo of rockchip . by supporting mali - 400 we are able to provide the widest range of support for applications and games because of the dynamic arm ecosystem support for android tablets . \u201d arm has the whole system story , from leadership cpu and gpu ip to the interconnect technology that ensures their seamless linkage . from a developer perspective , arm also has the tools , such as the ds - 5 toolchain , to enable system - wide performance analysis and optimization for software . arm has over 20 years experience in the creation and verification of ip and is ensuring its partners have the robust and reliable mali graphics hardware and software that is bringing new and exciting smart products to life . * source : strategy analytics , bank of america merrill lynch global research estimates , 5th december 2012 .\nnews , tutorials , reviews , and how - tos related to embedded linux and android , arduino , esp8266 , development boards , tv boxes , mini pcs , etc . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nstrangely both socs are said to only support android 4 . 0 ( ics ) .\nboth processors support android 4 . 2 . the only difference between lc1813 and lc1913 appears to be usb support , which led the company to use a larger package .\nthe comment form collects your name , email and content to allow us keep track of the comments placed on the website . please read and accept our website terms and privacy policy to post a comment .\nyou are fast \ud83d\ude42 i just went to the show where they announce the chip today .\n@ tom cubie i think they actually announced it in april urltoken , but since nobody follows them , the news did not spread .\nhi , this chipset will not be useful for proper 3g\u2026 . only in china . but new player is always good . anything new in mips world ?\ndatang was once a major player in chinese telecom industry , along with zte and huawei . i had a few acquaintances worked there .\n@ sid datang / catt is still a major player , and a significant contributor at 3gpp . to my knowledge , they used to focus mainly on tdscdma / tdlte , so china mobile is their main customer ( keep in mind it\u2019s the biggest operator in the world ! ) . many big vendors are still unknown in europe / us . for example , do you know potevio ? yet it\u2019s also a quite big company\u2026\ntls on makerdiary nrf52840 micro development kit works with openthread , arm mbed os , zephyr os , mynewt , etc . . .\nmark kubacki on makerdiary nrf52840 micro development kit works with openthread , arm mbed os , zephyr os , mynewt , etc . . .\nthere are several non - 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positioned to tap into the growing consumer demand in china , \u201d said william sun , general manager , jac capital . \u201cwe believe the establishment of this joint venture in ic design will be beneficial for consumers and boosting china\u2019s ic design industry . \u201d jason jia , deputy general manager of jac capital , was quoted as saying , \u201csuccess of the joint venture is dependent on the level of collaboration among our partners . jac capital remains committed towards working with our partners and marching towards our common goals . \u201d\n\u201cthis joint venture further demonstrates qualcomm\u2019s long term commitment to the china mobile industry . this project will help qualcomm expand its presence to new segments and customers , as an addition to our vibrant and fast growing semiconductor business in china\u201d said cristiano amon , executive vice president , qualcomm technologies , inc . , and president , qct .\nqualcomm ' s technologies powered the smartphone revolution and connected billions of people . we pioneered 3g and 4g \u2013 and now we are leading the way to 5g and a new era of intelligent , connected devices . our products are revolutionizing industries , including automotive , computing , iot , healthcare and data center , and are allowing millions of devices to connect with each other in ways never before imagined . qualcomm incorporated includes our licensing business , qtl , and the vast majority of our patent portfolio . qualcomm technologies , inc . , a subsidiary of qualcomm incorporated , operates , along with its subsidiaries , all of our engineering , research and development functions , and all of our products and services businesses , including , our qct semiconductor business . for more information , visit qualcomm\u2019s\nwise road capital is a global private equity fund that is focused on investing into solid high tech companies by identifying opportunities in enabling technologies for global urbanization and smart / green life through close cooperation with leading companies along several main themes , including smart city , intelligent manufacturing , renewable energies , etc . wise road capital is striving to build a healthy international eco - 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(\nuntangle\n) and the person or entity (\nyou\nor\nlicensee\n) that purchases , receives , installs , or subscribes to the subscription software product ( s ) ( as defined below ) accompanying this agreement . if you do not agree to the terms and conditions of this agreement , untangle is unwilling to license the software product to you . untangle reserves the right to refuse to sell subscriptions to any subscription software products to any customer at its sole discretion .\n1 . 1\nbeta software\nmeans any subscription software product that is designated by untangle as being in\nbeta\nor pre - release status .\nwe collect device - specific information which can include hardware model , version information , unique device identifiers , device event information such as applications installed , licensing information , crash information , system activity , hardware settings , network information , and installation information . untangle may associate your unique device identifiers with your untangle account .\nuntangle protege su red . un firewall de facil configuracion con aplicaciones para el bloqueo de spam , filtrado web , control de red , usuarios y control velocidad\n\u201cwe wish to extend our thanks to the editors of info security products guide and the industry leaders of the jury for this recognition , \u201d said scott devens , chief executive officer at untangle . \u201cthese five awards across multiple product categories are meaningful validation of untangle\u2019s commitment to innovation and technical leadership in the network security segment . \u201d\nplease note that you may install untangle in a number of virtual environments , but only vmware deployments are supported by our technical support team with your live support subscription .\nfor example , many of untangle\u2019s products and services require you to create an untangle account . when you do , we will ask for personal information like your name , email , address , telephone number . if you perform a business transaction with us , we may also collect financial information such as credit card number or other data .\nuntangle may collect information about your use of our sites , such as the types of services used and how many users we support daily . this information obtained in aggregate form , without identifying any user or their behaviors individually . untangle may use this aggregated , non - 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source solution to your basic firewall needs . in fact , you can download and run the untangle environment on an existing pc or even a virtual machine , for free .\nuntangle\u2019s standard package , a collection of its most popular applications , now includes recently released application control and ipsec vpn \u2013 at no incremental cost to current or new subscribers .\none year hardware warranty is included . untangle live support ( on the hardware or software ) must be purchased separately as either standalone live support subscription or a complete package .\nplus , our experienced oem team has helped other market leaders introduce untangle - powered solutions quickly and easily . get in touch today to learn how we can help you .\nuntangle does not warrant that the subscription software products are error - free , that they will operate with licensee ' s hardware or network without any impairment of its functionality , that they will operate in error - free compatibility with any untangle downloadable software product , that they will meet all of licensee\u2019s needs , or that they will deliver any particular or desired results . the subscription software products are provided\nas is\nwithout warranty of any kind , either expressed or implied , and untangle expressly disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability , fitness for a particular purpose , title , and noninfringement . untangle shall not be liable to licensee or any third party for any defects in the subscription software products .\nuntangle\u2019s aggressive pricing , flexible deployment options , trial downloads and online store make it easier than ever for organizations of any size to benefit from enterprise - 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mail , or other technical support for the subscription software products ; rather , the parties may enter into a separate support agreement governing the provision of such support by untangle .\nuntangle delivers a growing range of services that amplify the power of your ng firewall deployments . these cloud - based products are seamlessly integrated with ng firewall requiring no additional hardware on premise .\nuntangle will ask you for your consent before using information for purposes not detailed in our privacy policy . you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us using the details below .\n\u201cuntangle\u2019s innovative , intuitive platform for network security applications is setting the bar for the utm space , \u201d said gopi vaddi , director at psg who will join the untangle board of directors . vaddi continues , \u201cng firewall provides significant value for small - to - medium businesses who have otherwise been told by enterprise players to make do with solutions designed for branch offices . the rapid expansion of the utm market is a testament to the need for a simple , powerful , all - in - one solution , and we believe untangle is uniquely positioned to fill that need . \u201d\nsunnyvale , calif . , february 15 , 2012 \u2013 untangle , inc . , a network software and appliance company , today announced the release of untangle\u00ae 9 . 2 featuring application control , the latest addition to its multi - function firewall software . application control protects organizations by allowing granular control of any unwanted or untrusted applications that could hinder productivity , reduce security , or present compliance violations .\nby just downloading ova file , you can have untangle ng firewall up and running in a matter of minutes on your choice of virtual environment . in order to have a successful virtual deployment , the virtual appliance must have vmware esx or esxi running . if you choose to deploy ng firewall in another virtual environment , please note that untangle technical support will not be able to assist you .\nsunnyvale , ca , april 27 , 2012 \u2013 untangle , inc . , a network software and appliance company , today announced an update to its award - winning multi - functional firewall software . application control , introduced in untangle 9 . 2 , and ipsec vpn , introduced in untangle 9 . 0 , now come bundled in its standard package software and with the standard package option on its appliances . previously only available as individual subscriptions or as part of the premium package , application control and ipsec vpn are now available to all current and future standard package subscribers at no additional cost .\nuntangle appliances firewall provides the next - generation platform for deploy networking based application like firewall hardware and graphical user interface or reporting . network protection and data security both are equally essential for a business .\nthe report evaluated 14 security vendors on a range of criteria , placing untangle in the niche players quadrant . \u201cwe believe that untangle\u2019s placement on the quadrant is a validation of our ability to meet the ever - changing needs of the small - to - medium business market , \u201d said scott devens , chief executive officer at untangle . \u201cwith the addition of scoutiq\u2122 threat intelligence and command center centralized management , we\u2019ve demonstrated our leadership in delivering cloud - based , value - added security services that take a software - first approach to providing today\u2019s agile businesses the flexibility they need to rapidly deploy network security . \u201d\nuntangle collects information to provide better products and services to our customers . the types of information we collect include first and last name , address , phone number , email , user ids , location data , passwords , contact preferences , educational and employment background , job interest data and the ip address and url of the website that sent you to the untangle site . we collect information in the following ways .\nabout ng firewall untangle ng firewall delivers a comprehensive solution for small - to - medium businesses and home offices that require enterprise - grade perimeter security with the flexibility of a convergent utm device and the utility of a consumer product . untangle\u2019s industry - leading approach to network traffic visibility and policy management provides its customers deep insight into what\u2019s happening on their network via its database - driven reporting engine and 360\u00b0 dashboard .\nwe know you have a choice when it comes to adding products to your portfolio . we\u2019re confident that you\u2019ll find untangle\u2019s range of solutions to be the perfect complement to your existing offerings . or , if you\u2019re just getting started , you\u2019ll enjoy the ease - of - use that untangle is known for . you\u2019ll be up to speed and growing your customer base quickly and painlessly , without long integration lead times .\n\u201cease - of - use was a deciding factor in our selection process . with untangle , we are now able to gain full visibility into all of our distributed networks . \u201d \u2013 cerebral palsy of north jersey\n\u201cthe school has plans to grow tremendously over the next few years , and i know untangle will continue to meet our evolving needs and make my life as an it administrator easier . \u201d \u2013 vision charter school\nfilter untangle\u2019s ng firewall handles your content filtering needs without requiring additional appliances \u2013 saving you time and money . enjoy powerful , granular control from our next - generation platform at a price that just makes sense .\nchuck young , director of information technology at flow companies , commented , \u201cwith untangle\u2019s ng firewall solution , i am able to leverage my existing hardware investments , thereby reducing my total cost of ownership , while providing an extensible security platform across my 17 automotive retail locations . at each location , we average 50 to 1000 devices on our guest network and have been very pleased with the performance and scalability of the untangle solution . \u201d\nwith a complete subscription , you\u2019ll not only be able to unleash the full power of untangle , but you\u2019ll also always be up - to - date with signatures , patches , and enhancements at no additional charge .\nbob walters , ceo , untangle , said : \u201cmost small to midsized businesses or education institutes require robust web filtering capabilities but have limited time or resources . we have made it easy , more affordable and more effective for organizations to manage their internet connections , while enforcing protective and flexible internet policies . untangle\u2019s software - based approach also provides a superior defense to evolving internet threats as it avoids obsolesce typically associated with hardware . \u201d\nthe untangle suite also includes spam / virus blocker , web content control , a remote access portal , a vpn , an intrusion prevention system ( ips ) , an attack shield , an ad blocker and more .\nthere is no need to build a massive mesh , nor is there a need to stick many mac units to the grids . let\u2019s untangle the mesh to unleash the collective horsepower of a sea of mac units .\nuntangle ' s liability to licensee in any event shall not exceed the greater of ( a ) the total amount of fees paid by licensee to untangle for the license to the subscription software products , or ( b ) fifty u . s . dollars ( u . s . $ 50 ) . this disclaimer constitutes an essential part of this agreement , and no use of the software products is authorized hereunder except under this disclaimer .\n\u201cwith untangle\u2019s ng firewall solution , i am able to run it on my existing hardware , saving me a tremendous amount of money , as i need dedicated hardware at each of my 17 locations . \u201d \u2013 flow companies\nthe untangle u50xw ng firewall appliance offers cost - effective cybersecurity for smaller networks , branch offices and retail locations , along with best - in - class price - performance . combined with untangle\u2019s award - winning ng firewall complete package , the u50xw gives organizations an all - in - one network security solution that includes content filtering , malware and threat protection , secure wi - fi , application control , bandwidth optimization , virtual private networks and more .\nor : you can just go to untangle . at your rack scoll down to reports and click on settings . click on view reports . click on web filter . this will show you various reports , many by user .\nsan mateo , calif . , dec 17 , 2009 \u2013 untangle , inc . , a provider of internet management applications , today announced enhancements to its suite of best - of - breed products that make it dramatically easier and more affordable for education and small to midsized businesses to manage and customize web filtering policies . with its new release , untangle 7 . 1 , organizations can now strike the right balance of acceptable internet usage policy and online safety .\n1 . 4\nsubscription software product ( s )\nmeans a specific software - 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based network gateway with pluggable modules for network applications like spam blocking , web filtering , anti - virus , anti - spyware , intrusion prevention , bandwidth control , captive portal , vpn , firewall , and more . visit urltoken\nuntangle uses various technologies to collect and store information when you visit our sites , including using cookies or similar technologies to identify your browser or device . we use these technologies to provide an enhanced user experience and analyze traffic to our sites and applications .\ni use it at a clients site . just one site though . i have the untangle device virtualized . the smallest licensing model they have works so it is only about $ 200 or so a year . it has been very very reliable for me .\nsoftware that can help block\nphishing\nattacks that direct users to bogus web sites . now untangle is adding its own framework to the mix , software that handles chores such as network management , software updates , security policy settings and processing of network traffic .\nprotect untangle\u2019s ng firewall goes beyond traditional firewalls to give you more protection at the gateway without the need for additional hardware to maintain \u2013 saving you time and money . you get a full complement of apps , included in every package , to address common threats .\nit competes chiefly with proprietary companies including sonicwall , barracuda networks and watchguard , walters said , all of which sell hardware appliances . untangle started with hardware devices , but now ,\nwe ' re pushing further and further away from just a box ,\nhe said .\nat purchase , history isn\u2019t just about knowing what has happened , it\u2019s about understanding it . it\u2019s about figuring out how society works and where we fit into it . if you\u2019re looking to untangle the complexities of the world , a major in history might just be for you .\nsan francisco , calif . \u2013 feb . 15 , 2017 \u2013 untangle\u00ae inc . , today announced that info security products guide , the industry\u2019s leading information security research and advisory guide , honored the company with multiple awards across product categories in the 13th annual 2017 global excellence awards .\nthe untangle u150 ng firewall appliance is the best all - 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wan ( local ) interface including vpn users seen from midnight to midnight the next day . if the number of unique ip addresses is below the upper bound of the subscription band for that server , that license subscription is fully compliant . further details may be found on the subscription page of the website .\nlicensee agrees and acknowledges that the computer security threat is evolving and that no tools can guarantee that security breaches will not occur . untangle provides no assurance that the subscription software products will protect against all computer virus infections , unauthorized intrusions , identity theft , privacy violations , spyware , spam , or other forms of harmful activity . any change in the operating system or other software or configuration of licensee ' s hardware may affect the performance and operation of the software products . accordingly , untangle shall have no liability to licensee for any of the foregoing security breaches or other harmful effects that may result despite the deployment of the subscription software products .\nthe u150 , u500 , m1500 and m3000 feature lcds in the front panel display with hostname , cpu load , internal ip address , external ip address , and untangle uid . all appliances ship with a power adapter , power cord , and ethernet cable . the u150 , u500 , m1500 and m3000 also ship with rack mount brackets .\nuntangle\u2019s easy - to - configure ipsec vpn module allows for seamless integration with many popular third - party firewall products , enabling secure site - to - site connections between trusted networks . features include support for all current encryption protocols , seamless integration with existing ipsec vpn networks and full - mesh tunnel support \u2013 all with no per - tunnel licensing .\nthe u25 has the smallest footprint of any network security appliance available today . at less than 5\u2033 square , the u25 plays nicely in small business , branch or home office environments . the u25 packs all the same great features you\u2019ve come to rely on from untangle\u2019s ng firewall software . add your choice of apps or the complete package to fit your needs .\nthe untangle u50 ng firewall appliance is designed to give you a complete , easy - to - deploy solution for small organizations and branch offices . its small footprint and silent operation make it the perfect choice for a desktop environment . the u50 is appropriate for small business environments with 10 to 50 users , light traffic load , and small number of apps enabled .\nthe product runs itself . i can rest assured all my networks are protected against all types of attacks . joe sloan , admiral farragut academy untangle has everything i need to protect my retail and corporate networks . robert codey , frette i am comfortable knowing that our students are protected from inappropriate content and that our network is safe as well . graham duncan , breakwater school\ni ' ve used sme server as gateway for at least 10 years . i decided to give untangle a try . it slowed my internet way down to the point common pages would timeout . i tweaked the settings for days to no avail . how this product gets a 5 star rating i ' ll never know . it is slow , but it sure is pretty .\nthe untangle u500 ng firewall appliance is the best all - in - one solution for mid - sized organizations , enterprise divisions and campuses with up to 500 users . its appealing price point represents an excellent value for organizations seeking a comprehensive , flexible answer to content filtering , performance management and perimeter security . add your choice of apps or the complete package to fit your needs .\ncommand center is cloud - based centralized management that allows you to quickly and simply control your ng firewall deployments from any browser\u2014without the costly purchase and maintenance headache of an on - premise solution . we\u2019ve brought the same ease - of - use you expect from untangle to our management console , enabling you to control all of your ng firewall deployments from a single pane of glass .\nabout scoutiq the scoutiq cyber intelligence platform delivers detailed threat analysis for all traffic types seen on today\u2019s networks , inspecting data at the application level , to provide insights across every port , protocol , and application , including ssl - encrypted traffic . by synthesizing intelligence information in the cloud , scoutiq can provide superior protection against unknown and emerging threats to untangle ng firewall subscribers globally and seamlessly .\nthe untangle m1500 ng firewall appliance is the best all - in - one solution for medium enterprises and larger campuses with up to 1500 users . it is robust enough for even your most demanding deployments . get the benefits of a single device that can handle all of your content filtering , performance management and perimeter security . add your choice of apps or the complete package to fit your needs .\nthe untangle m3000 ng firewall appliance is the best all - in - one solution for medium enterprises and larger campuses with up to 3000 users . it is robust enough for even your most demanding deployments . get the benefits of a single device that can handle all of your content filtering , performance management and perimeter security . add your choice of apps or the complete package to fit your needs .\neven today , as i run multiple ventures and travel frequently , i still make time to untangle from the digital world and plug back into what really matters : time with people i love , time for creativity and time in nature . as for my career , i look at it as a series of meaningful projects stacked one on top of another , none of them too consuming or overwhelming .\nlicensee shall not transfer or assign this agreement ( or any rights or obligations hereunder ) without the prior written consent of untangle , which may be withheld or delayed in its sole discretion . any purported assignment in violation of the foregoing will be null and void . the rights granted under this agreement are personal to licensee , and do not extend to any subsidiary , parent , or affiliate of licensee .\nthe company ' s software was proprietary for untangle ' s initial years , walters said , but it ' s easier to make the case for open - source software today - - not just to customers and reseller partners , but also to venture capitalists who got cold feet for a few years after the dot - com bubble popped .\nopen source went through a nuclear winter ,\nhe said .\nsan jose , calif . \u2013 july 27 , 2017 \u2013 untangle\u00ae , inc . , a leader in comprehensive network security for small - to - medium business ( smb ) , today announced that ng firewall has been named the 2017 best network security solution in the 32nd annual software & information industry association ( siia ) codie awards . siia is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industries .\nappliances ship with the ng firewall platform installed , including all the free apps and a 14 - day free trial of all the paid apps . add a subscription to individual apps or complete package for a full solution . you can choose a complete package subscription based on the number of devices protected or an unlimited subscription that is tied to your appliance hardware . unlimited subscriptions are only transferrable to like untangle appliances .\nstay current with \u201conce in a generation\u201d changes in nonprofit accounting ! learn about the most sweeping change in nonprofit accounting , including fasb\u2019s nonprofit exposure draft , uniform guidance , and changes in revenue recognition . untangle the complexities of private inurement and excess benefit transactions , with special guest michael durham , jd . polish your gaap and tax accounting for special events . finally , keep your nonprofit organization compliant with utah\u2019s newest nonprofit financial\nthe u25x offers cost - effective cybersecurity for smaller networks , branch offices and retail locations , along with best - in - class price - performance . combined with untangle\u2019s award - winning ng firewall complete package , the u25x gives organizations an all - in - one network security solution that includes content filtering , malware and threat protection , secure wi - fi , application control , bandwidth optimization , virtual private networks and more .\nthe u50x offers cost - effective cybersecurity for smaller networks , branch offices and retail locations , along with best - in - class price - performance . combined with untangle\u2019s award - winning ng firewall complete package , the u50x gives organizations an all - in - one network security solution that includes content filtering , malware and threat protection , secure wi - fi , application control , bandwidth optimization , virtual private networks and more .\nthe u25xw wireless appliance offers cost - effective cybersecurity for smaller networks , branch offices and retail locations , along with best - in - class price - performance . combined with untangle\u2019s award - winning ng firewall complete package , the u25xw gives organizations an all - in - one network security solution that includes content filtering , malware and threat protection , secure wi - fi , application control , bandwidth optimization , virtual private networks and more .\nstay current with \u201conce in a generation\u201d changes in nonprofit accounting ! learn about the most sweeping change in nonprofit accounting , including fasb\u2019s nonprofit exposure draft , uniform guidance , and changes in revenue recognition . untangle the complexities of private inurement and excess benefit transactions , with special guest michael durham , jd . polish your gaap and tax accounting for special events . finally , keep your nonprofit organization compliant with utah\u2019s newest nonprofit financial reporting rules .\n\u201d because each such sub - population does not solve the full untangling problem , but instead aims to best untangle object identity within the data subspace afforded by its set of input afferents ( e . g . , a small aperture on the lgn in v1 , a small aperture on v1 in v2 , etc . ) . it is impossible for mossst cortical sub - populations to fully achieve this meta goal ( because most only \u201csee\u201d a small window on each object ) , yet we believe that the combined efforts of many local units each trying their best to locally untangle may be all that is needed to produce an overall powerful ventral stream . that is , our hypothesis is that the parallel efforts of each ventral stream cortical locus to achieve local subspace untangling leads to a ventral stream assembly line whose \u201conline\u201d operation produces an untangled object representation at its top level . later we outline how we aim to test that hypothesis ."]}
{"id": 55854, "summary": [{"text": "laqtel ltd. ( \" laqtel communications \" ) was a privately held up-start mobile phone and wireless service provider , of trinidad and tobago .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "a division of telcom holdings ltd. ( th ) , laqtel was first founded in 2002 by dr. joseph laquis , the current ceo of laqtel communications is michael barrow . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "laqtel", "paragraphs": ["tstt - laqtel howevr would have a better relationship . . . epect to see tstt cdma and cheaper rates between tstt and laqtel phones . this is because laqtel is erally targeting businessmen and tstt is targeting the rest of trinidad\nhe said once laqtel\u2019s technology and infrastructure are in place , there was no reason why laqtel could not compete effectively with digicel or any other entity within the regional telecom market . laqtel has made arrangements with sasktel international of canada and nortel to assist with operations and equipment .\ncitizens of trinidad and tobago some questions / statements : 1 . why has tatt allowed laqtel to continue with operations ? 2 . laqtel has not paid employees since december 2006 . 3 . why hasn ' t the media exposed laqtel ? people are suffering at that company . please assist .\nlaqtel also plans to offer business customers secure mobile access to corporate data networks from any wireless device .\nthis again . . . laqtel . i thought this dead . i gave up on them long time ago .\nhe stressed that laqtel was a private company which had nothing to do with the government or the ruling party .\ncompany director vijay seegobin meanwhile said laqtel has invested a total of us $ 100 million to establish its local cellular network .\nlaqtel selected nortel to build an advanced wireless system for residential users , brampton , ont . - based nortel said friday .\nlaqtel has also forged a partnership with standards distributors / ansa mcal which will provide distribution through a national network of retail outlets .\nscoon said a new laqtel chairman would be appointed soon and the company expects to have its network up and running before year\u2019s end .\nbut laqtel is\nvery , very confident\nof being one of the two companies chosen , said dr joseph laquis , a medical doctor who is listed in the company ' s proposal as a consultant . the selection of laqtel will mean disappointment for either digicel or cingular .\nlaquis ' confidence also stems from the fact that laqtel intends to deploy a third generation cdma 2000 ixev - do voice and data wireless system .\ncash - strapped telecommunications provider laqtel ltd yesterday pleaded guilty to failing to post a $ 4 million performance bond with the telecommunications authority ( tatt ) .\ntatt has also noted that laqtel had failed to launch its mobile network and mobile services by the deadline of december 30 , 2006 . however , tatt said that based on \u201crepresentations\u201d made to the authority by laqtel about its progress in organising its business it would not penalise the company for this failure at this time .\nlaqtel was required to post the bond under the terms of a concession granted to it by tatt for the operation of a public domestic mobile telecommunications network and public domestic mobile telecommunications services . the bond was to guarantee that laqtel lived up to the obligations of the concession , which was granted on on december 31 , 2005 .\nlaqtel\u2019s corporate secretary vijay seegobin yesterday appeared before magistrate maureen baboolal - gafoor in the port - of - spain fifth magistrates court where the matter came up for hearing .\ntatt said it has been patient with laqtel , writing the company several times to remind it to pay the bond . tstt said it could not wait any longer .\npolitics never influenced the telecommunications authority of trinidad and tobago ( tatt ) to award a us $ 9 million cellular phone licence to new local telecom company , laqtel .\nduring a raid by the regulator at the offices of laqtel over the weekend , police seized goods worth around us $ 970 , 000 - being the outstanding fine amount .\nscoon said laqtel\u2019s objective is to provide 95 to 98 percent coverage of tt and to compete within the region for cellular phone services once its local network is fully established .\nthe authority said laqtel must meet \u201cclear and precise deadlines\u201d in respect of rolling out its mobile network and said it would review its position on or after december 31 , 2007 .\nthere was article about laqtel in the newspapers a few days ago and i think that their headquarters on sackville street ' s up for sale by the bank again . . .\nlaquis remarked that while laqtel was negotiating with tstt , other companies were out spending money to buy land and applying to the planning authorities for permission to put up cell sites .\nlaqtel was initially financially backed by a group of local investors who were awarded one of the first mobile licenses - by the telecommunications authority of trinidad and tobago ( tatt ) on july 5 , 2005 . the licenses awarded to laqtel and one other bidder formally began the process of mobile competition in trinidad and tobago alongside the incumbent telecommunications monopoly provider tstt .\nthe entry of laqtel and digicel into the local mobile and wireless market place was heralded by many in trinidad and tobago as the official start of competition in the local wireless industry .\naddressing a news conference at the crowne plaza yesterday , scoon dismissed suggestions that political connections between some of laqtel\u2019s key players and the ruling pnm helped the company win its cellular phone licence .\nanother canadian company , saskatchewan telecommunications international has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with laqtel to provide the commercial launch of the network as well as operations maintenance and on - going network optimisation .\nlaqtel , which started operations in march 2002 , was chaired by late pnm treasurer anthony jacelon and included on the company\u2019s board of directors are pnm women\u2019s league head and party vice - chairman magna williams - smith ( who has acted as a temporary government senator ) and former pnm san fernando west candidate dr anthony elias . former pnm government minister joseph laquis is an investor in laqtel .\ndescribing laqtel as the first locally - owned company to obtain a licence to provide domestic mobile phone services in tt , scoon said laqtel was formed with the objective of becoming the nation\u2019s premier provider of integrated information and communications services , for the benefit of ordinary citizens and local entrepreneurs and\nour plans call for providing employment for approximately 500 persons ( 200 direct , 300 indirect ) .\nlaqtel communications was successful in its submitted bid along with the one other candidate namely : digicel . these two companies were chosen to form the initial process of competition in t & t\u2019s wireless landscape .\nlast month , the tatt awarded cellular phone licences of us $ 16 million and us $ 9 million to irish telecom giant digicel and laqtel \u2014 effectively ending tstt\u2019s monopoly of the local telecommunications sector .\non wednesday , digicel and local telecommunications outfit laqtel were awarded us $ 25 million licences ( us $ 19 million for digicel , us $ 9 million for laqtel ) by the telecommunications authority of tt ( tatt ) which effectively ended tstt ' s 26 - year - monopoly of the local telecommunications sector . tatt chairman dr ralph henry said the authority would make recommendations next week to public administration and information minister dr lenny saith that concessions be given to digicel and laqtel . dr saith will take these concessions to cabinet for approval , and both companies will have to negotiate interconnection agreements with tstt .\ntatt accused laqtel of committing an offence under section 65 ( b ) of the telecommunications act 2001 , by failing to provide the authority with the performance bond as required by condition a13 of its concession .\nlaqtel expects to achieve a 25 per cent market penetration within five years and is predicting that the monthly churn ( the number of people to leave the incumbent ) will be three per cent per month .\nhe had no hesitation , however , in stating that laqtel intends to work\nvery closely\nwith tstt as it has already begun negotiations to co - locate its cell sites on tstt ' s towers .\ntoronto ( cp ) - laqtel , a new telecom operator in trinidad and tobago , has awarded a $ 50 - million - us contract to nortel networks for a third - generation wireless network of mobile broadband services .\nthe concession also required that laqtel post a performance bond in the amount of $ 4 million to secure the performance of its roll - out obligations under the concession . that bond was to be posted by 14th january 2006 .\n^ yea i cant wait . and it not only tstt playin d @ $ $ . digicel friggin up wit free net i hea laqtel fire dem workers not put dem on\nno pay leave\n. . . . . .\non the issue of rates , laquis said while it may be difficult to calculate the rate structure before the cost of the spectrum is known , he expects that laqtel ' s rates will be 40 per cent lower than the current tstt rates .\nlast september the regulator laid charges against laqtel for its failure to post the performance bond and last november , a legal ruling fined the company us $ 150 , 000 plus a futher us $ 10 , 000 per day until the fine was paid .\nasked from where the laqtel shareholders would source $ 190 million , laquis said ,\ni am not at liberty to reveal where the money is coming from , except to say that we have lined up three very well known commercial banks to provide us with financing .\n2 . when digicel and laqetl are up and running , you think you gonna want to use ur digicel or laqtel phone to call a tstt person ? ? hello no . . . because the charge between companies is gonna be so expensive that the whole idea would be dumb\nthis was the declaration yesterday by acting chairman steven scoon who said that all citizens of tt would be able to buy shares in laqtel to ensure that\nthe wealth of the country remains in local hands and is shared for the benefit of all the people of tt .\nprior to the tatt announcement of which companies received licenses , both digicel and cingular wireless had announced a deal where digicel will acquire from cingular their entire caribbean and bermuda - based wireless networks and licenses , thus leaving only laqtel and digicel as new entrants for trinidad and tobago .\nthe license has required , among other things , that laqtel launch a public domestic mobile telecommunications service with coverage of 50 % of the geographic area of trinidad and tobago on or before 30th june 2006 , increasing to 70 % by 31st december 2006 , and further to 98 % coverage by 30th december 2009 .\nthe telecommunications authority of trinidad and tobago has terminated the mobile phone license which had been held by laqtel . the company was granted a license for blocks of spectrum in the 800mhz and 1900mhz bands at the end of 2005 , but has had problems raising funds to pay for the license and roll out its network .\nalthough the regulator had internally agreed to cancel the operating license in january , laqtel had appealed in february saying that it had secured new funding . the company was given until 10th march to comply with its obligations - but evidently was unable to raise the necessary funds in time , and the license has been cancelled .\nyeah the cdma phone selection is kinda gay . . . . gsm is used worldwide . . . . i feel that laqtel is a more niche market though . . . . and btw it is going to be run temporarily by foreign people . . . who have experience in the ' breaking in ' of the mobile phone market\ntatt will now make recommendations to public administration and information minister dr lenny saith to award concessions to digicel and laqtel , and saith will take the recommendations to cabinet for final approval . scoon is optimistic that this approval would be given within the next two months . government sources said there was no reason why approval should not be granted .\nlaqtel communications was successful in its submitted bid along with the one other candidate namely : digicel . these two companies were chosen to form the initial process of competition in the wireless landscape of trinidad and tobago . the further three bidders for licenses : nattel , cingular wireless and telkom caribe were the other providers that were unsuccessful in this licensing round .\ni am really frustrated how far we have progressed with internet . while the majority of the population still uses dialup , which is slower than a turtle , by now we should have had 1mb connnection for the least . i have used for almost 8yrs or more and to me , dialup have way outlived it past . i heard from the gravevine that laqtel is expected to launch september and if they do launch , we should be getting 3mb connection with its ev - do service . if they do not launch september , well all i have to tell people who are waiting for wireless broadband is to hear or look out for wimax , cdma or umts . if you hear any company launching these services , then we in business . i really hope laqtel launch and i also hope it is really worth the wait with them . . . . . . .\ni figured it ' s time people decide on which mobile service provider they should side with for reasons ither than\ntstt is mc thief !\n, so take a couple minutes to read this article on the advanges and disadvantages with cdma and gsm . cdma is the platform being used by laqtel . of course you must keep in mind that this is just 1 article and just the opinion of 1 group , there are bound to be others who both agree and disagree .\ndesign assistant for macy ' s merchandising group ( mmg ) nyc ; solo licensing corporation , nyc . corporate communications manager laqtel , t & t . sales associate , bap , inc . ( old navy clothing co . and the gap ) ma , usa . staff writer , union news / sunday republican , ma , usa . editor in chief , the yellow jacket , ma , usa . ba in communications , american international college . attended fashion institute of technology ( fit ) , nyc .\ni read about them in the papers not to long ago , i think they are just a few million short of the money they need to launch . they apparently sent home a few of their workers on no pay leave because they claim that they do not have the resources to pay them at present but they will remain a valuable asset to the company and hence they were not fired . i wonder how exactly they making money right now ? anybody knows ? nobody have a padner working in laqtel to give us some info ? lol .\njust imagine we could of gotten 4mb wireless wimax internet from sprint already . instead we are like sitting ducks wondering if laqtel was actually a isp or a laundry shop . by the way blitz , speaking of vision 2020 i heard from you know the guy in the guardian newspapers business section who always complaining about we internet crisis in trinidad every week and how we are no where ? well this guy said that with the rate we are going with internet in trinidad that in order to reach vision 2020 we will have to wait till about 2060 . man it seems that i might be grandpa before we even see anything higher than 512k internet in trinidad .\nthe company has been given until october 11 , 2007 , to make a plea in mitigation before being sentenced .\nif found guilty , the company could be fined $ 250 , 000 and sentenced to five years imprisonment .\nthe section of the telecommunications act , under which the charge was laid , also provides for a further fine of $ 10 , 000 a day for each day the offence continues after conviction .\nattorney sean cazabon has been appointed special prosecutor to prosecute the case on behalf of tatt , while mark rawlins appeared for the telecommunications company .\naccording to tatt , the bond should have been posted by january 14 , 2006 .\nuser comments posted on this website are the sole views and opinions of the comment writer and are not representative of guardian media limited or its staff .\nguardian media limited accepts no liability and will not be held accountable for user comments .\nguardian media limited reserves the right to remove , to edit or to censor any comments .\nany content which is considered unsuitable , unlawful or offensive , includes personal details , advertises or promotes products , services or websites or repeats previous comments will be removed .\nexpect fish prices to increase if state - owned petrotrin fails to fix a ruptured oil well in the gulf of paria .\nlocal businesses were urged by trade minister paula gopee - scoon to recalibrate and maximise their contribution to economic diversification .\nthe ministry of energy is now seeking foreign assistance to cap off a well which is spewing high pressures of oil and gas , 40 feet from the seabed in the gulf of paria , near the couva oil platform . . .\ndefence force fc and t & t defender jamali garcia is likely to miss the rest of the pro league season after suffering a fractured tibia and dislocated ankle to his left leg during friday\u2019s first . . .\ndespite being on a wheelchair , amputee seemungal bhagwandass joined his neighbours in staging fiery protests in penal yesterday to highlight a lack of pipe - borne water in their communities .\nprison officers are calling for immediate medical intervention to stop the spread of a \u201cscabies like\u201d disease among inmates at the maximum security prison ( msp ) in arouca .\nso many things happen to disrupt emotional health and create sadness , anxiety , and stress .\nguardian media is not responsible for the content of external sites . copyright \u00a9 2014 guardian media limited\namidst criticisms from a cancer patient about his alleged lack of compassion , health minister terrence deyalsingh says the state is ready to assist any cancer patient who requires care at the . . .\nthe caricom regional commission on marijuana has labelled existing regional marijuana laws as draconian and one which carries with it inappropriate criminal penalties .\nthe ministry of education will be beefing up security at the success / laventille secondary school amid fears for the safety of students and staff .\nprofessor muhammad yunus , known for establishment of the grameen bank , propagated the \u201cprofit for purpose\u201d definition where he sees social enterprises operating to earn profits , but to redeploy . . .\nthe ministry of community development culture and the arts\u2019 music schools in the community programme kicks off tomorrow , tuesday , and runs for five weeks .\nten finalists selected to compete for the title of miss world t & t 2018 , participated in another round of competition at the gulf city mall over the weekend .\nstanding orders of the parliament ought to be changed so that senior public officials who are found to be unethical and displaying inappropriate conduct and behaviour can be referred by the . . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nthe year is 2007 and look way we day . dialup internet for christ sakes .\nthem still around ? i thought i heard they went bankrupt . . . . syam , why you even bother to bring back this topic about a dead company ?\nlook out for a september launch . i was told from an inside source that they are looking at that month . i realy hope they launch soon . tstt playing the a # # .\ni hope that was a misprint from express that their building is up for sale again . that would be a big set back for them .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nforum jump \u00bb home \u00bb 10 most recent posts \u00bb 10 most recent topics general - 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webbbs 6 . 22 \u00a9 2006 - 2013 urltoken\nnote : in accordance with title 17 u . s . c . section 107 this material is distributed without profit or payment to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving this information for non - profit research and educational purposes only . for more information go to : urltoken if you wish to use copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use you must obtain permission from the copyright owner .\nvery interesting hmmm . . i will go look for some more comparisions online .\ninstead of giving our money to some forienger , i prefer to some local guys rich . . . atleast that way the money would stay in the country , and in the long run generate a higher gdp\ni make relatively the same amount of calls i only call land lines for the unlimited , i call mobile just as b4 smart choice ( important or emergency only and i don ' t stay long ) , now i resort to calling mobile from my mobile .\nand its not just me my friend b / f told her the same was happenig took off his package . .\nsmart choice is not for everyone , i have it and it working well so far . oats , your mistake was making the same amount of mobile calls as b4 , use your own cell if you hadda call mobile .\nthough i maite get flamed , the smartest thing to do would be to stay to tstt .\nthe best bet is to get phones and phone numbers from each company and get callls in network for each company . . . . but that would cost quite a bit of money and i dont think the population would want to carry around 3 phones all of the time . . . .\ni dont want to give up gsm atm , cdma could haul . is there a cdma p910 / 900 / 800 ?\ndigicel - the ' ' in\npeople . . . always cool and hip with the young crowd . expect to see great\nin network\ndeals\ntstt - improved service . . . experience and cheap phones . . . expect landline - tstt cell phone rates to drop and see cheaper\nin network\nrates . . . also expect to see harsh rates between tstt and digicel , representative of cable and wireless ' s regional resentment over the loss of their monopoly ( and exploitation of the black man lol )\nthe editor : i recently purchased a tin of orange juice from a supermarket costing $ 11 . \u2026\nthe question of politics \u2014 we don\u2019t see that as an issue here . what we have is nationals of tt exercising their democratic right to respond to an rsp that was published in the press . we were short - listed based on our technical , operational and financial ability to take the process forward , subsequent to which we went through a very transparent auction process ,\nhe declared .\nhe was not called upon to plead as the charge was laid indictably . michael diaz , \u2026\njames yesterday was at the site surveying damage with his insurance agent . he said while\u2026\nhistory of computing . . . the history of computing is longer than the history of computing hardware and modern computing technology and includes the history of methods intended for pen and paper or for chalk . . .\ncasino - 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kirby gallery , barbados ; trinidad art society , trinidad . junior graphic artists , christiansen and belgrave advertising agency , t & t . ba ( hons ) in textile design central st . martin ' s school of art and design , london uk .\nproduct coordinator for ben sherman uk visual specialist : polo ralph lauren uk ; pr assistant / stylist : river island uk ; retail brand assistant arcadia group uk ; visual coordinator : mothercare . , ba ( hons ) in business studies . bhs de montfort university uk .\nhandbag designer . entrepreneur and owner of herlene tyson leatherworks . manufacturers of an exclusive line of leather belts and handbags . manager of mt . hope export centre and design centre in santa cruz for the programme for the ministry of community development . bs . clothing , textile and design / business administration : university of wisconsin usa . post graduate diploma : university of the west indies .\nirish telecommunications giant digicel yesterday said its entire cellular network in trinidad and tobago would be fully operational within 12 to 18 months , but hinted that it could be able to provide cellular phone services to the population before christmas .\ndigicel declined to say if local cellular phone prices would drop now that it has entered tt ' s telecommunications sector , but its entry into other telecom markets in the region has resulted in a drop in cellular phone prices in those jurisdictions .\naddressing a news conference at home construction ltd ' s long circular mall offices in st james yesterday , digicel tt ceo sinead o ' marcaigh said digicel plans to be fully operational within a 12 to 18 month period . she explained that this meant that its mobile phone service should be operational either before christmas 2005 ( best case scenario ) or by the second quarter of 2006 ( worst case scenario ) .\no ' marcaigh declined comment on rumours of an imminent price war between digicel and tstt for control of the cellular market , saying only that digicel will be\nvery competitive\nin the range of services that it plans to offer to the people of tt , and that those services will be up to world standards .\ntstt officials also dismissed price war rumours with digicel , saying price was not the only factor influencing competitiveness in the telecom market and tstt was prepared to deal with the sector ' s liberalisation .\no ' marcaigh said tt was one of the region ' s most lucrative telecom markets , reports of crime in tt never influenced digicel ' s decision to do business here and digicel would do its part to help government achieve its vision 2020 objectives to build a knowledge - based society in tt through its participation in the local telecommunications sector .\nshe echoed digicel chairman denis o ' brien ' s praise for government ' s decision to liberalise tt ' s telecom market , saying this was vital if tt was to successfully pursue initiatives such as establishing port - of - spain as the headquarters of the free trade areas of the americas secretariat .\nsource : telecommunications services of trinidad and tobago limited ( tstt ) announcement ( 7 april 2005 , via itu , no longer online ) .\narea code + 1 868 replaced the existing overall caribbean / atlantic code + 1 809 in trinidad and tobago starting 1 june 1997 in permissive mode , and becoming mandatory 31 may 1998 . existing 7 - digit subscriber numbers were retained .\nthere were rumours in the mid - 1990s that country code + 296 was being considered for assignment for trinidad and tobago . as far as can be determined , this assignment was never formally made , and the nation remains under the"]}
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flight entertainment , baggage allowance and blue1 flight status .\neconomy ' and ' economy extra ' are the two classes of service offered by blue1 airlines .\nlooking for cheap blue1 flights ? skyscanner allows you to search and compare blue1 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 blue1 for the best price \u2013 skyscanner doesn ' t add any commission .\nblue1 operates a network of flights from the finnish capital of helsinki to airports in scandinavia and europe .\niirc , sas is transferring a portion of their 736 fleet to blue1 to cover the 717 capacity .\npassengers with blue1 booking can proceed with blue1 online check in which opens between 30 hours and 1 hour prior to scheduled flight departure for all . keep the below information handy to your online check - in updates :\nacquire the remaining blue1 planes . just continue to add to the powerhouse trio of md88 / 90 / 95s .\nblue1 airlines offer different snacks and beverages onboard for purchase from its caf\u00e91 . wine and alcoholic beverages are served too .\nfrequent flyers may accrue points on the sas eurobonus programme as well as the use of scandinavian lounges . blue1 is also a member of the star alliance . for passengers wishing to visit lapland blue1 operate to the gateway airports of rovaniemi and kittila .\nyou can pay for your flights with blue1 in the currency and payment method of your choice when booking through alternative airlines .\nwe offer solutions for storage and dispensing of adblue . these blue1 products are specially engineered for transport companies and fleet owners .\nfinland\u2019s blue1 has returned the first of two avro rj85s it had leased from cityjet . avro rj85 oh - saq ( msn e2349 ex ei - rjl ) was ferried to norwich on 25 august . she had joined blue1 last march . the second rj85 that blue1 is leasing from cityjet , oh - sar ( msn e2350 ex ei - rjm ) is [ \u2026 ]\nenter your destination , journey date , and other required information to get the best deals on blue1 booking from rehlat . com .\ndetails about baggage allowance can be confirmed after blue1 flight booking . baggage dimension restrictions and allowance also are printed on the itinerary .\nthe choice of destinations to cut also yields some valuable insight into the future direction of blue1 . paris , berlin , munich , tallinn , and amsterdam are ( with the exception of talinn ) are amongst the most premium destinations in blue1\u2019s network . cutting these destinations means that blue1 will have trouble attracting business frequent flyers in the helsinki area . the frequencies of the flights being cut are as follows .\nquoting deltamd95 ( reply 12 ) : iirc , sas is transferring a portion of their 736 fleet to blue1 to cover the 717 capacity .\nscandinavian airlines / blue1 aircraft are usually the best maintained aircraft you can get hands on . when sas phased out their dc - 9 ,\nshould grab these blue1 717 ' s while they have the chance . the market they deploy the 717 on has more traffic than most of\ni would happen to agree . and to my earlier point , it would seem logical that the leased blue1 aircraft could have the same fortune .\nabout a low - cost wing of sas ( scandinavian airlines system ) , blue1 flies to an impressive number of destinations in finland and a smattering of other nordic cities ( copenhagen , gothenburg , oslo and stockholm ) as well as western and central european destinations . blue1 is the second biggest airline in finland . blue1 is definitely # 1 for travel to finland ' s north . no other budget airline flies to destinations beyond helsinki and tampere .\nfinland\u2019s blue1 has announced a plan to phase out its five remaining avro rj85 , focusing its fleet entirely on the boeing 717 . the airline will also concentrate on routes in the the finnish and nordic markets . blue1 built up a fleet of seven rj85s and two rj100s when it was [ \u2026 ]\nsouth africa\u2019s airlink has added two more avro rj85s to its fleet . both are former blue1 aircraft who have stored at kemble since the fall of 2011 . both remained under lease to blue1 , but airlink\u2019s interest enabled the finnish airline to negotiate lease termination agreements with falko . the two rj85s [ \u2026 ]\nblue1 offers online check - in and you get to pick your seat once you do so . check - in is available from 22 hours before the scheduled departure .\nfinnish blue1 airlines offers frequent flyers membership to the scandinavian airlines system ' s eurobonus program and the star alliance partnership . earn great air miles across a host of top international airlines or with flights to scandanavia . save big on blue1 flights to the airline ' s 22 destinations or earn with star alliance partner hotels and car rental brands .\nmalm\u00f6 aviation has leased one of the stored blue1 avro rj85s . rj85 oh - sal had been in storage at kemble since november 2011 , following her replacement within blue1\u2019s fleet by a boeing 717 . she was ferried to malm\u00f6 sturup on 19 may , and re - registered as se - djr on 24 may . two days [ \u2026 ]\nbeing an affiliate member of star alliance , blue1 offered connecting routes with other airlines of the alliance such as adria airways , croatia airlines , lufthansa , avianca and many others .\nblue1 is based in helsinki , finland and is part to the sas group of companies . the airline operates from helsinki\u2019s vantaa airports and has a hub at stockholm - arlanda . blue1 operates flights from ten finnish airports to helsinki where it feeds into the huge sas worldwide route network . similar connections can be made onto sas flights at stockholm , gothenberg and oslo .\nwe accept paypal making flight purchases with blue1 easy and more secure for customers . paypal is one of the leading forms of online payment , with more than 169 million accounts worldwide .\nblue1 offers an optimal combination between price and quality , our car products are engineered and built according to the highest quality standards to make sure that your adblue keeps its 100 % purity .\nper skyliner - aviation . ge , the first blue1 717 has been wfu and sent for painting . plans are for blue1 to phaseout their 9 717s in favor of sas 737 - 600s for fleet commonality purposes . it has been reported and speculated that the first 4 717s are destined for volotea , with suggestions from insider members that the remaining five are under evaluation for dl . it will be interesting to see how these 9 aircraft are disbursed . boeing 717 - 200 55060 5026 oh - blh blue1 ferried 13jan15 hel - chr for paint into ? ex se - reo\nfinland\u2019s blue1 has returned the second avro rj85 it had leased from cityjet . rj85 oh - sar ( msn e2350 ex ei - rjm ) was ferried to norwich on 11 october . after being stripped of her blue1 colors and being re - registered ei - rjm , she was placed in storage along with sistership ei - rjl ( msn e2349 ex oh - saq ) , [ \u2026 ]\nskyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flight prices with blue1 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 franco - italian manufactured atr72 - 500 aircraft operates on virtual blue1 domestic and scandinavian routes . the quiet and efficient twin - engine turboprop has a key role in short air routes to and from helsinki .\nsas ( sto : sas ) ( ose : sasnok ) begins collaboration with cityjet on regional jet services . as part of this collaboration , cityjet is also acquiring 100 % of the shares in sas subsidiary blue1 .\nlow operating costs and simple design enable efficient operations . this aircraft type lost its popularity to its competitors in recent years , but the virtual blue1 it still has an important role as the backbone of our fleet .\nare you still looking for a low cost flight helsinki vantaa rovaniemi with blue1 ? if not already filled in , complete the empty fields of the search engine and start your search . we will offer you numerous options for the route helsinki vantaa rovaniemi with blue1 in next to no time . as soon as you start the search , the engine will start to scan the web to find the flight helsinki vantaa rovaniemi with blue1 - this will take a few seconds . as soon as the scan with the offers for the flight helsinki vantaa rovaniemi with blue1 has finished , the results will be shown in an easy to understand graphic form . if you\u2019re not sure which blue1 helsinki vantaa rovaniemi flight to take , have a look at our flight offers . we have selected the best flight offers for you from over 15 million searches performed by normal users on our flight search engineone of the advantages of bravofly is that you can buy airline tickets for the route helsinki vantaa rovaniemi served by blue1 directly on the site saving you time as well as money on the price of the airline ticket . if you add bravofly to your favourite sites , you will have a quick and easy tool close at hand at all times for organising your low cost trips all by yourself without having to contact a travel agents .\nthe virtual blue1 fleet consists of nine 115 - seat boeing 717 - 200 , one 70 - seat bombardier crj - 700er , seven 80 - seat british aerospace avro rj85 and two 68 - seat atr - 72 - 500 aircraft , with which we operate routes withing finalnd , scandinavia and beyond within europe . the boeing 717 - 200 aircraft use a new livery theme ' flowing ' , in conjunction with aalto university . each aircraft has a different design and colouring , while maintaining the traditional blue , silver and white blue1 logos ; each also have a water themed name . in addition , virtual blue1 cargo uses two british aerospace avro rj100qt freighters .\nblue1 airlines is a premier finnish airline with its main operating hub situated at the copenhagen airport , denmark . blue 1 airlines offers scheduled flights to more than 28 destinations across scandinavia , finland and other parts of europe . some of the premier destinations that this airline covers are athens , budapest , stockholm , copenhagen , birmingham , marseille , nice , helsinki and many more . fuelled by excellent customer service , blue1 airlines ensures a great time on - board .\nquoting vfw614 ( reply 21 ) : aren ' t they owned by pembroke rather than by sas ? i seem to remember that blue1 ended up with the ex aebal - frames because sas could not get out of the lease contracts .\nas part of this collaboration , cityjet is acquiring 100 % of the shares in sas subsidiary blue1 . the sale of blue1 will lead to a marginal impact on sas\u2019s income before tax , cash and net debt . the group\u2019s income after tax during q4 2014 / 2015 [ 1 ] will be negatively impacted of around msek 90 , primarily due to write down of capitalized loss carry forwards . the sale and the new wet lease agreement are expected to increase cost efficiency and flexibility .\nquoting mavywavyatr ( reply 3 ) : dl already has a huge chunk of 717 ' s , considering that they got theirs from fl & wn . like i mentioned previously , ha would be the perfect candidate for the former blue1 frames .\nare these frames for sale at all ? aren ' t they owned by pembroke rather than by sas ? i seem to remember that blue1 ended up with the ex aebal - frames because sas could not get out of the lease contracts .\nsas has been grappling in recent years with increased low cost competition in its home market of scandinavia . perhaps their most frightening rival is norwegian air shuttle , which has grown by leaps and bounds ( with plans to go long - haul ) . blue1 , as a low cost arm of the parent carrier , represented an tool for sas to fight back at the lccs . but with this latest contraction , blue1 is ceding market - share in helsinki to norwegian air shuttle ( among others ) ; indicating that perhaps a low - cost arm is not the way for sas to compete in its own home markets of norway , sweden , and denmark . sas says that blue1 will re - focus on the domestic finnish market , so expect to see capacity moves on that front .\nthe avro rjs leaving the fleet will cut around 1 / 3 of blue1\u2019s fleet capacity temporarily . however , the airline will eventually replace these with boeing 717s ; of which it currently operates 9 . the airline will eventually take delivery of up to 5 more . it\u2019s interesting that blue1 has elected to consolidate around the 717 ; considering that the type has really grown in popularity with low cost carriers . southwest has indicated that they\u2019re going to be keeping the 717 on property , and using it to expand to smaller cities .\nas compared to the total hub of roughly 60 departures per day ; blue1 is cutting roughly 13 % of the frequency from their hub . due to the longer stage lengths of the dropped flights , the effect on capacity ( measured by asms ) will be larger .\nblue1 is established in 2006 and specialized in the engineering and construction of adblue solutions and telemetric applications . due to the fast growing and dynamic adblue market , we are continuously evaluating and ( re ) engineering our products to definitely deliver high quality and innovative solutions which are adapted to the needs of our customers .\nthe last of blue1\u2018s avro rj85s has left helsinki . all five of the airline\u2019s remaining rj85s were parked at helsinki from early september , after they were withdrawn from service to make way for boeing 717s . they have since gradually been ferried to the kemble for continued storage . oh - sak ( msn e2389 ) [ \u2026 ]\nfinland\u2019s blue1 is preparing to phase out its five avro rj85s so as to standardize its fleet on the boeing 717 . all five rj85s are scheduled to be withdrawn from service in september . one , rj85 oh - sal ( msn e2392 ) , has already lost her titles and logo during a maintenance visit to [ \u2026 ]\nthe 84 - seat british aerospace avro rj85 was manufactured 1992 - 2003 , and is used by virtual blue1 on short trunk routes . the rj85 is a modification of the original bae146 ( 1983 - 1992 ) . rj is derived from the abbreviation of the term\nregional jet\n, which aptly describes the intended use of the airplane .\nalthough blue1 retired all their avro rj85s at the beginning of september , the type has not disappeared from the airline\u2019s network , as an atlantic airways rj85 has been wetleased to cover some routes . rj85 oy - rce ( msn e2233 ) arrived in helsinki on 6 september , and entered service the following day . oy - rcd [ \u2026 ]\nfinland\u2019s blue1 has decided to replace its entire fleet , including its five mcdonnell douglas md - 90s and seven avro rj85s , with 120 - seat boeing 717s beginning in the fall . the 164 - seat md - 90s , which have proved too large for the airline\u2019s routes , will be the first to be replaced . two rj85s on lease [ \u2026 ]\nthe canadian built bombardier crj aircraft joined the virtual blue1 fleet in early 2014 with the introduction of one crj700er , which covers similar routes to the boeing 717 - 200 and replaces the aging md - 90 - 30 . the smaller crj200 aircraft and related variants have already sold 630 worldwide and are manufactured in mirabel , montr\u00e9al . the first flight was on 27th may 1999 .\nquoting md80 ( reply 24 ) : quoting vfw614 ( reply 21 ) : aren ' t they owned by pembroke rather than by sas ? i seem to remember that blue1 ended up with the ex aebal - frames because sas could not get out of the lease contracts . i also have such information in my mind but i am not sure about possible changes over the time .\nin keeping with its announced intention of focusing its fleet on the boeing 717 , finland\u2019s blue1 has withdrawn all five of its remaining rj85s from service . oh - sak ( msn e2389 ) and oh - sao ( msn e2393 ) both flew their last services on 31 august , oh - sal ( msn e2392 ) on 1 september , and oh - sap ( msn [ \u2026 ]\ni think either delta or hawaiian would be strong candidates for the blue1 717s . five aircraft does seem like a lot for hawaiian to acquire at this juncture . and their existing fleet is still about 10 years away from cycling out . meanwhile , delta would seem to have additional expansion possibilities for the 717 . it does not seem like 88 aircraft will cover the amount of speculated pilot bases that have been rumored .\n\u201cthis is a fantastic opportunity for cityjet to work with a leading airline such as sas . we are looking forward to a long - term cooperation , where we will deliver a high level of quality in terms of efficiency and customer service for sas passengers . we are also keen to benefit from the experience and knowledge of the nordic airline industry that the acquisition of blue1 will give us , \u201d says patrick byrne , chairman of the board at cityjet .\nas of 1 january 2010 , the star alliance will change its business structure in keeping with the alliance\u2019s expansion plans and the needs of its members . as a consequence , the regional concept will be abolished and croatia airlines , as well as adria airways and blue1 , will become full members of the alliance . for passengers this means they will be offered new possibilities of quality travel and the right to use what the alliance offers in terms of joint global travel products .\nthe croatian national carrier became a regional member of the longest serving airline alliance in the world in 2004 , at the same time as slovenian adria airways and finnish blue1 . during its five - year membership in star alliance , croatia airlines has enhanced its product by offering a number of added values to its passengers , all of which have raised the company ' s competitive edge and have boosted the quality of its services . at the same time , as the leading provider of airline services on the croatian market , croatia airlines has strengthened its business position in the face of fierce market competition .\nshort hypocotyl under blue1 ( shb1 ) was initially isolated from a gain - of - function mutant , shb1 - d or short hypocotyl under blue 1 - dominant , with a long hypocotyl phenotype under red , far - red , and blue light ( kang and ni , 2006 ) . its recessive t - dna knockout allele , shb1 , exhibits a short hypocotyl phenotype under blue light . in this study , we show that shb1 also has specific functions in arabidopsis seed development , regulating endosperm proliferation and the timing of endosperm cellularization . shb1 associates with mini3 and iku2 promoters , as demonstrated by chromatin immunoprecipitation ( chip ) analysis , and shb1 may be recruited by other transcription factors that specifically recognize mini3 and iku2 promoter sequences .\nseed development in arabidopsis thaliana undergoes an initial phase of endosperm proliferation followed by a second phase in which the embryo grows at the expense of the endosperm . as mature seed size is largely attained during the initial phase , seed size is coordinately determined by the growth of the maternal ovule , endosperm , and embryo . here , we identify short hypocotyl under blue1 ( shb1 ) as a positive regulator of arabidopsis seed development that affects both cell size and cell number . shb1 - d , a gain - of - function overexpression allele , increases seed size , and shb1 , a loss - of - function allele , reduces seed size . shb1 is transmitted zygotically . the increase in shb1 - d seed size is associated with endosperm cellurization , chalazal endosperm enlargement , and embryo development . shb1 is required for the proper expression of two other genes that affect endosperm development , miniseed3 ( mini3 ) and haiku2 ( iku2 ) , a wrky transcription factor gene and a leucine - rich repeat receptor kinase gene . shb1 associates with both mini3 and iku2 promoters in vivo . shb1 may act with other proteins that bind to mini3 and iku2 promoters to promote a large seed cavity and endosperm growth in the early phase of seed development . in the second phase , shb1 enhances embryo cell proliferation and expansion through a yet unknown iku2 - independent pathway .\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 :\nsas\u2019s strategy is to offer frequent travelers a broad network with frequent flights to , from and within scandinavia . to adapt the size of the production to traffic flows sas utilizes hired capacity , known as a wet lease , with smaller regional jet and turboprop aircraft .\nin line with this strategy , sas has entered into an agreement with cityjet on the wet lease of eight new bombardier crj900s . sas already operates twelve regional jet aircraft of this type through its subsidiary , cimber .\n\u201cwe are looking forward to working with cityjet to further expand our regional route network and thereby strengthen sas\u2019s offering to frequent travelers . the eight brand new crj900s from cityjet will provide us with efficient and flexible production of regional flights that will complement sas\u2019s production on the larger traffic flows , \u201d says rickard gustafson , president and ceo at sas .\nthe new aircraft , which each have 90 seats and are painted in sas colors , will be put into service from march 2016 on routes and at times when there is a need for smaller aircraft . the wet lease agreement is for three years and covers eight bombardier crj900s with an option on a further six aircraft .\ncityjet is a european airline that was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in dublin . cityjet has a fleet of 18 avro rj85 jet aircraft and it operates over 680 flights per week throughout europe .\n[ 1 ] it is estimated that the sale will have a negative impact on the profit of the parent company , sas ab , of around msek 200 , primarily due to impairment of receivables .\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 suggest to use the search form above or the alternative airlines listed below .\nthe baltic airline has its hub at copenhagen airport in denmark and its main office at vantaa , a small finnish city .\nthe airline flies to around 28 destinations around europe , mainly scandinavia and northern european destinations .\ncopenhagen\u2019s main airport kastrup is the largest airport in all of the nordic countries and the busiest international airport in scandinavia .\nthe airport has an average of 60 scheduled airlines and serves more than 60 , 000 passengers daily and more than 25 million passengers on a yearly basis .\nother airlines with kastrup as a hub are the thomas cook airlines scandinavia and norwegian air shuttle .\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 .\nalternative airlines handles all your travel arrangements and payments , complete with ticketed confirmation . we do not direct you to other websites or service providers .\nwe help you through the process . this is what makes us alternative airlines .\nbrowse for flights , find some amazing deals , make a reservation and pay in the currency of your choice today with alternative airlines .\nlet alternative airlines help find you the best prices and make international and domestic flight reservations with us today .\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 .\nwe are open every day from 8am until 8pm ( uk local time ) .\nskyscanner uses cookies . find out more about what they are and how to opt out , in our cookie policy .\nenter promo code at time of check out . the advertised promo code provides discounts against our service fees on stated routes . a maximum of $ 5 per person can be saved by using this promo code ; a total up to four ( 4 ) passengers is needed to redeem the full value of promo code . promo code and instant savings offers can be combined up to the amount of our service fees . this promo code may not be used or combined with any other coupons , promotions or special offers . promo code expires on date indicated and may be withdrawn at any time without notice . our standard service fees are $ 35 per person one - 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855 - 437 - 2161 for deals too good to be published .\nenjoy never ending days , literally , with cheap flights to helsinki , the lively finnish capital . with only a few hours of darkness in summer , experience a wild nightlife in the ligh at the notorious apollo nightclub . if you ' re looking to relax , why not visit market square and pick up fresh local produce and authentic souvenirs .\neconomy class : seats are designed for relaxation and come with features like ample legroom , headrest and superior recline . passengers in the economy class are offered complimentary tea and coffee , while snacks ( sandwiches etc ) are available for purchase . those who like reading can request the company of various magazines and newspapers that are available on - board .\neconomy extra : seats are extremely comfortable and come with features like 32 in pitch , 17 in width and ample legroom . passengers can purchase everything from sandwiches , meals to desserts at the in - flight cafe . passengers can also choose from a selection of newspapers and magazines which ensures that there is never a dull moment on - 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918 - 0640 seema . salonmontage @ urltoken urltoken\nthe first years of your child\u2019s education are some of the most important . at peter pan early learning and kindergarten , we\u2019ve been providing a positive and nurturing environment for children to develop a love of learning for nearly 50 years .\nas a family owned centre , we recognise that every child has unique needs and interests . we work in partnership with families to create a strong sense of belonging for every child , providing a rich and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow .\nour quality play - based learning program incorporates indoor and outdoor learning experiences , and incorporates a wide range of literacy and numeracy skills to help prepare them for their journey into school and beyond .\ncheck out some photos of our centre here and look at all the fun the children have at peter pan .\nhere are a list of links to helpful childcare related government websites and parent support sites .\nour centre provides toddler through to kindergarten services to children from 15mths to 6yrs .\nif you are interested in placing your child on our wait list , please download our waitlist form 2018 .\nour staff will be happy to show you through our centre and answer any questions that you may have . alternatively , you can complete the form on our contact us page and we can respond to any queries that you may have .\nand our families come from all over brisbane . however , most of our families come from coorparoo and the surrounding suburbs including : camp hill , holland park , carina , greenslopes , carina heights and norman park\n\u00a9 2018 scandinavian airlines system - denmark - norway - sweden , reg . no 902001 - 7720 , 195 87 stockholm\nwelcome to blue 1 . we are a mixed year 5 / 6 class . there are currently 14 children in the class . isobel is the teacher . andrea and leoni are the teaching assistants .\nour topic last half term was \u2018spring watch\u2019 so we spent a lot of time learning outside as well as inside . our spring hunt around the school grounds was very exciting and the children spotted everything on the list except a lamb ! many of our maths , science and english lessons were based on growing seeds and bulbs . we grew seeds in different conditions , made bar charts showing growth , learned how to care for different plants and learned about the different parts of plants and flowers . we also looked after the environment by litter picking , clearing weeds and planting bulbs .\nwe are now studying rivers and coasts , learning about the water cycle and finding out how rivers form and where they go . one of our visits will be pond dipping , seeing what creatures we can find .\nplease ensure your child has sun cream on each morning and they also bring some with them if you wish us to reapply it at lunchtime . most days we are outside for some lessons as well as playtimes .\nit is sports day soon , please make sure your child has a full p . e . kit in school , and check that their pumps / trainers fit as we will be practising outside in each p . e . lesson .\nplease ensure all clothing , lunch bags , water bottles etc . are labelled .\nas in most universities in the u . s . , uc davis initially made the development of coursework in statistics at davis the province of the department of mathematics . the first ph . d . level statistician on the davis campus was dr . george baker , who joined the mathematics faculty in the 1930s . baker was , by training , a mathematical statistician , but his career at davis , spanning nearly 40 years , included a good deal of applied work , much of it supported by the uc davis agricultural experiment station . baker was a prominent contributor to the annals of mathematical statistics in its early years . in the annals first ten years of operation , only its editor harry carver published more articles in the journal than did george baker . he was among the first statisticians honored by election as fellow of the institute of mathematical statistics . his legacy includes a textbook on mathematical statistics , over one hundred published papers in theoretical and applied statistics and many contributions to collaborative work with faculty in the fields of plant science , agronomy , pomology and animal science .\nthe first six months of operation of the unit was largely devoted to making preparations for the offering of a full curriculum in academic year 1979 - 1980 . key among the initial priorities of the unit was the recruitment of a senior - level statistician to join the unit as head and associate dean . a broadly - based search committee chaired by professor samaniego considered an impressive list of candidates and was fortunate to recruit professor julius blum as associate dean , beginning july 1 , 1979 . blum was a berkeley ph . d . from the early 50\u2019s with a strong research reputation in probability and statistics and with a successful experience as chair of the department of mathematics and statistics at the university of new mexico . further , he had recently completed a tour of duty as a program director at the national science foundation . on paper , and in his interview at davis , he seemed to be an ideal candidate . professor jack kiefer , then at berkeley , called several times in the course of the search and graciously offered to provide advice , as needed , on the recruitment effort . when asked for his opinion following our interview process , he said emphatically : \u201cblum is a winner ! you can\u2019t do better than julius blum . \u201d\nseveral uc davis statistics faculty have published textbooks and research monographs in probability and statistics . those at an advanced ( graduate ) level include linear and generalized linear mixed models and their applications ( jiang , 2007 ) , system signatures and their applications in engineering reliability ( samaniego , 2007 ) , an introduction to measure - theoretic probability ( roussas , 2005 ) , time series analysis and its applications ( shumway and stoffer , 2000 ) , the bootstrap and edgeworth expansion ( hall , 1992 ) , asymptotic theory for bootstrap methods in statistics ( ducharme and beran , 1991 ) , introduction to the theory of coverage processes ( hall , 1988 ) , nonparametric regression analysis of longitudinal data ( mueller , 1988 ) , rates of convergence in the central limit theorem ( hall , 1982 ) , martingale limit theory and its application ( hall and heyde , 1980 ) , and contiguity of probability measures : some applications in statistics ( roussas , 1972 ) .\ncopyright \u00a9 the regents of the university of california , davis campus . all rights reserved .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nnumber in service : 9 seating : 115 aircraft length : 37 . 80 m aircraft height : 8 . 87 m wingspan : 28 . 47 m wing surface area : 93 . 00 m\u00b2 engines : 2 x rr br715 - a1 - 30 thrust ( each ) : 18 500 lbf max takeoff weight : 54 880 kg maximum speed : 835 km / h max cruise altitude : 37 000 ft maximum range : 2 815 km\nthe boeing 717 - 200 was designed for the short - haul , high - frequency 100 - passenger airline market . the program was launched in 1995 , and the airplane quickly became renowned by customers for its excellent economics , performance and reliability .\nnumber in service : seating : 70 aircraft length : 32 . 51 m aircraft height : 7 . 57 m wingspan : 23 . 24 m wing surface area : 70 . 61 m\u00b2 engines : 2 x ge cf34 - 8c5b1 thrust ( each ) : 12 670 lbf max takeoff weight : 34 000 kg maximum speed : 876 km / h max cruise altitude : 41 000 ft maximum range : 3 200 km\nthe crj700er aircraft serve well in scandinavia and europe for feeder traffic . simplicity of operation and suitable size variants have made the type appealing to a number of international airlines in the core network . the cf34 - 8c5b1 - engined er variant with the maximum speed of 876 km / h offers up to 3 200 km radius of operation .\nthe grj nextgen family ' s advanced avionics provide a 6 - screen glass cockpit featuring the rockwerll collins proline iv integrated avionics suite . its robust open architecture delivers reliable performance with growth capability to meet future requirements . every inch of the crj has been carefully considered to maximise efficiency and passenger comfort . the advanced nextgen cabin offers new overhead bins to accommodate more baggage , and new lighting and window design increased light and contribute to an overall enhanced sense of spaciousness .\nnumber in service : 7 seating : 84 aircraft length : 28 . 55 m aircraft height : 8 . 61 m wingspan : 26 . 40 m wing surface area : 77 . 30 m\u00b2 engines : 4 x alf 507 thrust ( each ) : 7 000 lbf max takeoff weight : 42 000 kg maximum speed : 750 km / h max cruise altitude : 35 000 ft maximum range : 2 300 km\nthe avro was marketed as the\nwhisperjet\nas it is exceptionally quiet and therefore suitable for inner city airports . in 20 years , 387 aircraft were manufactured , making it one of the most successful aircraft in the history of uk civil aviation . the four engines and secondary air - brakes on the rear of the fuselage are some of the more famous features of this aircraft . the clam - shell air - brakes may be deployed in flight and allow the rj85 to make steep approaches and land on short runways .\nnumber in service : 2 seating : 68 aircraft length : 7 . 17 m aircraft height : 7 . 65 m wingspan : 27 . 05 m wing surface area : 61 . 00 m\u00b2 engines : 2 x pw127f thrust ( each ) : 2475 shp max takeoff weight : 22 500 kg maximum speed : 511 km / h max cruise altitude : 25 000 ft maximum range : 1 320 km\nthe atr 72 - 500 an extremely eco - friendly aircraft for its size class . turboprop engines use significantly less fuel than their jet counterparts and therefore make less of an environmental impact . this also reduces the operating costs , which is always favourable towards passengers ' budgets .\nour fleet has two atr 72 - 500 aircraft , both of which are leased until the end of 2014 . this aircraft type has proved to be very reliable in the cold winter climate of finland . the natiojnal airline finnair was the launch customer in october 1989 . the newer - 500 variant provides greater range and better features when operating to small fields . over 600 have been manufactured and are in use throughout the world .\nnumber in service : 2 seating : 0 ( cargo ) aircraft length : 31 . 00 m aircraft height : 8 . 61 m wingspan : 26 . 40 m wing surface area : 77 . 30 m\u00b2 engines : 4 x alf 507 thrust ( each ) : 7 000 lbf max takeoff weight : 46 000 kg maximum speed : 780 km / h max cruise altitude : 35 000 ft maximum range : 2 750 km\nwarning : the ncbi web site requires javascript to function . more . . .\na department of plant biology , university of minnesota , st . paul , minnesota 55108\nb state key laboratory of crop biology , college of life sciences , shandong agricultural university , taian , shandong , 271018 , p . r . china\n2 address correspondence to ude . nmu . ct @ 800xxxin and nc . ude . uads @ sxgnahz .\nreceived 2008 dec 7 ; revised 2008 dec 7 ; accepted 2009 jan 5 .\nin angiosperms , double fertilization leads to the formation of a diploid embryo and a triploid endosperm , as the endosperm arises from the central cell that contains two identical haploid genomes . the endosperm constitutes the major volume of the mature seed in monocots and some dicots . in arabidopsis thaliana and many other dicots , seed development is marked by two distinct phases ( sundaresan , 2005 ) . in an initial phase , rapid growth and proliferation of the endosperm results in a large increase in size ( boisnard - lorig et al . , 2001 ) . then , embryo growth takes place at the expense of endosperm during the second phase . at maturity , the seed contains only a single layer of endosperm cells , and the maternal integument ultimately becomes the seed coat ( scott et al . , 1998 ; garcia et al . , 2003 ) . seed coat formation and endosperm growth precede embryo growth in arabidopsis , and the seed reaches almost its final size before the enlargement of the embryo . therefore , seed size is determined by the coordinated growth of the diploid embryo , the triploid endosperm , and the diploid maternal ovule .\nboth maternal and nonmaternal factors are involved in seed size regulation ( garcia et al . , 2005 ) . in arabidopsis , an increased dosage of the paternal genome in the endosperm increases seed size , whereas an increased dosage of the maternal genome reduces seed size , with delayed cellularization of the peripheral endosperm and hypertrophy of the chalazal endosperm and associated nodules ( scott et al . , 1998 ) . mutations in dna methyltransferase1 ( met1 ) and decrease in dna methylation1 ( ddm1 ) dramatically reduce dna methylation and cause parent - of - origin effects on f1 seed size ( xiao et al . , 2006 ) . pollination of met1 - 6 or ddm1 - 2 pistils with wild - type pollen produced larger f1 seeds with a hypomethylated maternal genome , delayed endosperm development , and a larger endosperm volume than the wild type . a reciprocal cross led to small f1 seeds with a hypomethylated paternal genome , early endosperm cellularization , and , ultimately , a smaller endosperm volume than the wild type .\nthe seeds of the triple cytokinin receptor mutant are twice the size of wild - type seeds , and cytokinin may regulate embryo size via a maternal and / or endospermal mechanism ( hutchison et al . , 2006 ; riefler et al . , 2006 ) . mutations in the transcription factor apetala2 ( ap2 ) increase seed size due to an increase in both embryonic cell number and cell size , and the seed trait is passed through the maternal sporophyte and the endosperm genomes ( jofuku et al . , 2005 ; ohto et al . , 2005 ) . the integument also plays a role in seed size determination , and the arabidopsis megaintegumenta / auxin response factor2 mutant causes extra cell division in the integuments surrounding the mutant ovules , enlarges seed coats , and increases seed size ( schruff et al . , 2006 ) ."]}
{"id": 55856, "summary": [{"text": "oak furniture land is a privately owned british furniture retailer of fully assembled hardwood cabinetry furniture , sofas , beds and mattresses for bedrooms , living rooms , dining rooms , nurseries and small office/home offices .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the company has 74 stores across the uk , and its headquarters in swindon in wiltshire , england . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "oak furniture land", "paragraphs": ["burnley football club can confirm oak furniture land as the new first team shirt sponsor .\noak furniture land ' s founder and md jason bannister collected the fast track 100 outstanding achievement award for oak furniture land from jane galvin , an md of barclays corporate banking .\noak furniture land boss jason bannister is considering selling off a chunk of the furniture retailer he founded in 2004 .\nsofastore . com , oak furniture land\u2019s dedicated sofa brand , will appear on the away shirts .\noak furniture land , the uk\u2019s fastest growing furniture company , is a privately - owned british designer , manufacturer and retailer of solid hardwood furniture .\nare we missing your local oak furniture land location ? add a store to let us know about it .\noak furniture land , which is based in south marston , is expanding nationally and is taking on new staff .\nthe watchdog stressed in one oak furniture land tv ad , the phrase \u201cno veneer in \u2018ere\u201d was repeated seven times .\noak furniture land , the hardwood furniture retailer , has launched a new tv slot to promote its dining set offers in the run up to christmas .\nwant to see our beautiful , high quality pieces for yourself ? with lots of furniture stores nationwide , discover your nearest oak furniture land location here .\nswindon - based oak furniture land\u2019s national distribution centre at south marston has been sold for \u00a322m in a major property investment deal .\nlearn about our company history on our careers page - and see how you could be part of the oak furniture land story .\nmr bannister added : \u201cin 2003 we formed oak furniture land and our goal was simple - to manufacture 100 per cent solid furniture at a price everyone could afford .\noak furniture land is one of several companies which fails to provide publicly - available information on sustainable sourcing , meaning that . . .\na winning bet on the value of a container full of mexican pine marked the start of jason bannister\u2019s wood specialist oak furniture land .\nbut oak furniture land said consumers would understand \u2018no veneer\u2019 meant products did not contain a layer of hardwood surrounding cheap chipboard or mdf .\nswindon - headquartered retailer oak furniture land has opened its first store in northern ireland after completing a letting at shane retail park in belfast .\nanthony fairclough , head of commercial affairs at burnley football club , added : \u201cwe welcome oak furniture land and the renewal of our partnership .\noak furniture land gives a \u2018no veneer in\nere\n' pledge that all its cabinets are made from 100 per cent solid hardwood .\nwwf ' s timber scorecard has now been reviewed to take account of progress , but oak furniture land still scored ' zero trees ' .\nwhatever your feelings about oak furniture land , there\u2019s no denying that the rise of the cabinet specialist has been impressively meteoric . last . . .\nlast october the advertising standards agency ( asa ) banned oak furniture land from making the claims that all their products were made from solid wood .\noak furniture land customers cannot be sure of where the wood in the furniture they ' re buying is coming from , due to a lack of publicly available information on sustainable sourcing .\nsir richard branson congratulated oak furniture land and the other winners on their success , and said :\nbritish entrepreneurs are what powers our nation\n.\noak furniture land has reported a record year as profits shot up from \u00a33 . 9m to \u00a39 . 2m while sales more than doubled last year .\noak furniture land opened its first store in manchester \u2013 its 70th nationwide \u2013 on saturday 23rd april . the 17 , 000 sqft store has . . .\nburnley fans will get the chance to see the oak furniture land branding on the new 2015 / 16 home shirt when it is revealed later this month .\nduring the title winning 2015 / 16 season oak furniture land became the principal sponsor and home shirt sponsor and the firm now sponsors the bob lord stand .\nas a relative newcomer , oak furniture land has been trying to build up its reputation with the big landlords , and the weak economy has given it opportunities .\nlike you , we had a tough time with oak furniture land . we forwarded your letter and repeatedly contacted it , but the company initially failed to respond .\noak furniture land , the uk\u2019s largest retailer of solid hardwood furniture and one of the country\u2019s fastest - growing companies , moved in late 2012 . it supplies its significant online business and its 50 out of town stores .\noak furniture land received an award from sir richard branson at the 19th annual sunday times virgin fast track 100 awards , held at sir richard ' s family home in oxfordshire .\nsince finding oak from the russian far east ( an area which experiences high levels of illegal logging ) in one of oak furniture land ' s products , wwf has been trying to gain evidence from the company on whether the wood for its furniture comes from legal and sustainable sources .\njason bannister , the founder and owner of oak furniture land explained : \u201cburnley fc is the club i have supported since being a small boy and the town where i grew up .\nneil hart , ceo of burnley fc in the community said : \u201cthe support that jason and the team at oak furniture land have shown to our community day efforts is truly extraordinary .\nurltoken gather round a dining set from oak furniture land over the festive period . enjoy christmas in style with solid oak and mango dining tables and chairs . need that extra bit of space ? why not look at our beautiful extending dining tables .\nin a remarkable show of support , oak furniture land have sacrificed their shirt sponsorship space at the upcoming burnley v leeds united fixture , in place of burnley fc in the community\u2019s logo .\npaul brock , head of marketing at oak furniture land , said : \u201cwe have 36 stores nationally and we plan to put another 12 in this year which will mean we triple in size .\noak land furniture are the leading specialists in ensuring that whilst you live abroad , that you can obtain the high quality furniture that you are used to . we ship and deliver furniture every week to our loyal customers and compatriots wherever they now reside in europe , ensuring you can furnish your home with quality furniture built to last a lifetime !\nsee how our customers styled their new oak furniture land pieces to create a more beautiful home . share your best home photos with us using # oakfurnitureland for the chance to be featured , too !\n\u00a9 2018 oak furniture land . all rights reserved . company reg . 05573571 . vat reg . gb862215733 jb global ltd , unit dc2 , viscount way , south marston industrial estate , swindon . sn3 4tn\n\u00a9 2017 oak furniture land inc . all rights reserved . * some items require minimal assembly such as dining tables , beds and armoires . to contact us call 1 - 844 - 304 - 6777 .\nthe oak furniture land boss , who grew up in lower brunshaw and attended todmorden road primary and barden high schools , now employs 1 , 200 people and his firm enjoys yearly sales of around \u00a3300million .\nas the sponsor of the event , oak furniture land , the uk\u2019s largest retailer of solid wood furniture , have put their name to the day\u2019s activities , to both raise awareness and generate vital funds to support the work of burnley fc in the community .\nthe oak furniture retailer has agreed to a new ten - year lease on the 10 , 981 sq ft unit 9 .\noak furniture land increased sales by an average of 42 % a year for the past three years to \u00a3239m last year , and is the only company to rank in the fast track 100 table for a fifth time .\n\u201cwe\u2019re working hard every day to make real , positive changes to people\u2019s lives in our region and for oak furniture land to offer this unprecedented platform to showcase our work is almost unheard of from a football club\u2019s main sponsor .\nottos has a very nice dining table and chairs made with russian oak urltoken .\nas the website continued to flourish and ebay moved away from auctions and towards standard selling , the volume of people viewing the furniture dropped and the company eventually left ebay altogether . after this success , does he really want to make the high street rather than the internet the linchpin of oak furniture land\u2019s growth ?\njason bannister , founder and managing director of oak furniture land , the uk\u2019s fastest - growing furniture retailer , and dr richard steeves , founder and ceo of synergy health , the international medical sterilisation group being taken over by a major us healthcare firm in a deal worth around $ 1 . 9bn ( \u00a31 . 18bn ) .\npaul brock , oak furniture land\u2019s head of marketing , said : \u201cwe\u2019re all extremely excited about our latest ad campaign , a humorous tongue in cheek view on the solution to the christmas we\u2019re all familiar with of uneven chairs and family members being left to the side .\namong other findings , the study found seven companies were selling products made from timber from areas where there is a high risk of illegal logging ( for example , oak from the russian far east was found in a mirror frame sold by oak furniture land ) , but none of them were either able or prepared to say where the wood in their products came from .\nfounder jason bannister started oak furniture land because he believed that every home deserves beautiful furniture that will last a lifetime , and his industry experience taught him that great pieces don\u2019t have to cost the earth . with personal relationships with suppliers and quality control teams , and no expensive middlemen to add on costs , he crafted a furniture business as forward - thinking as he was . his vision still guides our company today , as we create high quality furniture , in classic designs that are built to last .\nclaire mcanallen , associate director in the retail team at savills , said :\nthis represents oak furniture land ' s first venture in northern ireland which is an excellent letting for shane retail park and testament to the strength of the scheme and this established out of town retail destination .\nthe ' zero trees ' score is given to those companies that are failing to tell customers if their products are made from sustainable timber , and therefore could be at risk of selling products that are contributing to deforestation . like oak furniture land , another 41 companies also still scored ' zero trees ' , particularly within the furniture , musical instrument and toy retailing sectors .\nwe also have another website that is full of more ranges and products including painted furniture and more oak ranges too ! to view please visit urltoken or click here for direction .\nfurniture news is a leading publication for the interiors sector featuring coverage of the latest contemporary furniture trends and the furnishings trade in the uk and overseas .\nthe legs are made from gluing together small pieces of oak wrapped in a thin layer of the wood .\nit insisted the \u2018oak wrap\u2019 technique was an industry - recognised cabinetry technique for joining pieces of solid hardwood .\nyour furniture is packaged well to ensure it arrives to you in perfect condition .\nthe asa also admitted the company\u2019s furniture did not contain cheaper materials like mdf .\njason bannister , 41 , became the biggest ebay retailer in the uk after he started selling hardwood furniture through the online auction site in 2004 . however , in 2009 , when the economy was on the slide and most of the growth in retail had moved online , he opened oak furniture land\u2019s first \u201creal life\u201d showroom . with an internet business growing nicely , and a grim outlook for physical retailers , why ?\na tv ad featured characters saying \u2018no veneer in \u2019ere\u2019 in a furniture store . a similar youtube clip stated the firm only sold \u2018100 per cent solid hardwood furniture\u2019 .\noak furniture land now gets around 65pc of its revenue from shops on retail parks and the remainder through its website . the company had 36 shops by the end of last year , and turnover increased 140pc to \u00a385m in the year to the end of september . profit before tax climbed to \u00a39 . 2m from \u00a33 . 9m the previous year .\nthe future will see oakea bringing out their own designs of oak furniture , as well as moving into the conservatory with a comprehensive collection of natural rattan and wicker furniture , based on the most popular visual characteristics of the furniture , combined with state - of - art quality . the oakea designs stand out by the functions of the furniture , as emphasis is being put and the practicality in daily use , as well as dimensions used especially for the typical uk house .\nmr bannister launched oak furniture land in 2006 when he sold his first consignment of imported furniture on ebay . often hailed as one of the uk\u2019s clicks - to - bricks retail success stories , it has achieved year - on - year growth of 40 % - plus and now has annual sales of \u00a3194m and 1 , 000 staff across the uk and in swindon , where it operates a 300 , 000 sq ft warehouse and distribution centre .\nafter delivery , keep your furniture ' s packaging and quality control label . the label will be needed for reference if you need to get in touch with us about your furniture .\nat the end of 2005 , he left his job after working 21 hours a day managing his ebay furniture empire around a 10 - hour day for his employer . by the end of 2006 , the company was making \u00a32 . 7m of sales a year on ebay . he then set up a separate website for oak furniture land and when it went live on boxing day 2006 , \u201cit did the same turnover as the ebay business . we doubled overnight\u201d .\nwe have tried to engage with the company , and others that use wood in their products , to help them address this , as consumers tell us they expect companies to lead the way on this issue . oak furniture land ' s lack of progress is hugely disappointing , and ten others in the furniture sector so far are equally slow to improve . they could follow the lead of furniture village or dunelm , both of whom confirmed the need to do more to demonstrate sourcing policy and performance , and have made progress since the scorecard was first published\n.\nto give the general public an opportunity to buy good quality oak furniture without the many frustrations often associated with this : long lead times , large deposits to be paid up front , and endless wait to get potential problems sorted .\nno . despite the swiss love of wood , i ' ve never seen a big department store doing just oak / wood furniture . if there is the price range will be similar to if not more than pfister ' s .\nwe provide bedroom furniture sets of all kinds - from the chest of drawers to the wardrobe and beyond - all with our high quality standards , excellent attention to detail and of course , 100 % solid hardwood throughout . whether you ' re looking for painted , mango or oak bedroom furniture , we have something for you .\ncheck the furniture is in perfect condition . if you have any concerns , contact us immediately .\nsee how our high quality construction makes a difference in our sofas , mattresses , and furniture .\nin april i went into the croydon branch of oak furniture land . i chose a set of wardrobes but i was worried that they might not go up my stairs . i was approached by the assistant manager . i explained the dilemma and after much debate she told me that if they wouldn\u2019t fit , all i needed to do was pay the delivery charge of \u00a339 to return it .\npining for familiar stores ? it ' s all pine here when it comes to furniture - fast growing and sustainable - home grown and imported . hard woods are governed by supply ( lack of ) and demand ( high ) , which is why you ' re only seeing expensive new furniture . if you want oak , you probably have to go second hand - antique type places or brocki , hiob and equivalents . even old second hand oak furniture can be good quality - when a craftsman works with a good hard wood , the end product is made to last .\nhamish stevenson , founder & ceo of fast track , comments :\noak furniture land is a fantastic british success story , and one of only four private companies to have appeared on our fast track 100 five times . its performance is all the more impressive given that it has grown sales , profits and its workforce so quickly during particularly tough trading conditions and is forecasting further growth to come .\n\u2018we firmly stand by our promise that we use only 100 per cent solid hardwood in our furniture .\nmy first encounter with conforama was a lot of flashing lights and furniture that made me think back of my student time 10 years ago ! i know what you mean by the oak furniture not looking the best , but if a weekend of waxing or oiling will solve that , then i have to keep an eye on the offers . thanks !\nbanning the ads , asa said : \u2018while we acknowledged that the outer layer covered a higher quality base material than was the case with some other veneered furniture , we considered that the \u201coak wrap\u201d , in effect , functioned as a veneer . \u2019\nfollowing a complaint , the asa said some dining tables legs were made using an \u2018oak wrap\u2019 - and therefore technically that actually was a veneer .\nif your furniture is to be taken upstairs , measure the clearance height , especially if your staircase curves .\ntv adverts for a british furniture firm have been banned over \u2018misleading\u2019 claims that it does not use veneer .\nand for those wanting to find out how to create your own ideal cosy haven , we have the answers to all your biggest decor and furniture questions in the bedroom furniture guide that we ' ve created especially for you .\nbosses said it strengthened furniture by preventing it from expanding or contracting and reducing the chance of warping or splitting .\n\u2018consequently , the asa\u2019s decision could have far - reaching implications for the furniture retail industry as a whole . \u2019\nand the proof is in the pudding ! oak furniture land has been named to the sunday times fast track list for six years running , a prestigious industry award for the uk\u2019s best growing companies . our nursery ranges have won coveted awards from loved by parents , and we\u2019ve even been shortlisted by retail week in their speciality retailer category . our stunning sofas and hardwood pieces are regular features in magazines like house beautiful , good homes , home style and more .\njason\u2019s launch into the retail stratosphere came in 2006 when he invested \u00a37 , 000 in some furniture imported from mexico .\nthrough 5 years of running the pine furniture factory , henrik had supplied hundreds and hundreds of retailers , ranging from john lewis to small independent furniture shops . most of these shops were very reluctant to hold stock , and henrik \u2013 thinking \u2018out of the box\u2019 \u2013 ran a persistent campaign to get retailers to hold stock of the pine furniture , which would lead to a much better service , as there would be no waiting time , when furniture was ordered by the public .\nit ' s also worth checking out our living room furniture guide to find out how to make your living room look bigger , how to make it a more sociable place , and to learn more about furniture selection and the best layouts .\nwe want to make beautiful and high quality furniture accessible to every family in the uk . this means that all of our mattresses , sofas , and hardwood furniture pieces are designed to the best specification , and at the lowest possible prices .\n\u00b9 minimum spend \u00a3500 , 48 monthly payments , 9 . 9 % apr representative , subject to status . credit broker is jb global ltd t / a oak furniture land and sofastore . com , unit dc2 , viscount way , south marston industrial estate , swindon . sn3 4tn . credit is provided by a panel of lenders with whom we have a commercial relationship . both jb global ltd and our lenders are authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority . click here for details .\nwe offer more than 20 ranges of living room furniture , made from the highest quality materials . with us , you know that you will get stylish , long - lasting pieces in beautiful solid oak , mango and painted hardwood . we also have a wide range of painted furniture styles ( including shabby chic , cream , white and grey living room furniture ) as well as stunning sofas and armchairs to help you create a space where you can relax at the end of the day , gather with friends , or just reconnect with family .\n\u201cit made it harder for consumers to make an informed choice around quality in many areas , not just when choosing furniture .\njust prior to going to press , we were contacted by a solicitor acting for oak furniture land , who told us there had never been any intention to avoid settling this matter . we understand it has offered to reduce the charge from \u00a3350 to \u00a3100 , which he says you have accepted . this is the first complaint about the company we can remember . it also scores well for customer satisfaction , so maybe this is a rare blip . just don\u2019t be a sucker and buy the overpriced insurance .\nit says veneer , plywood and chipboard are \u2018never used\u2019 . but it has emerged that it uses \u2018oak wrap\u2019 for products\u2019 legs \u2013 which watchdogs said is a form of veneer .\nfurniture retailers have not fared well in the downturn , with a series of big names from habitat to mfi going into administration .\none day , feeling disillusioned about working for someone else , he saw an ad for mexican pine furniture available from a wholesaler . he had recently remortgaged his house to build an extension . instead , he bought a container of furniture for \u00a310 , 000 .\nour living room furniture collections feature stylish , practical and comfortable designs in solid hardwood , perfect for making your room look great .\nremove anything from the walls of the access route that may be damaged , or that may restrict the delivery of your furniture .\nnow delighted jason bannister , the furniture firm\u2019s ceo and founder , has hailed the asa reversal as a landmark ruling in advertising .\nmr bannister started his working life as a furniture salesman in his hometown of burnley , rose through the ranks to become a regional manager , and was taken on by a consumer credit company who were impressed by the amount of furniture he sold on finance deals .\nlondonmetric chief executive andrew jones said : \u201cwe have acquired \u00a3112 million of high quality distribution centres since the half - year end , increasing our weighting by value from 20 % to 28 % . these assets are prime distribution real estate generating good income and many also offer significant asset management opportunities which draw on our property expertise and deep occupier relationships . we already have a good relationship with oak furniture land and will support their evolving requirements by looking to implement the 150 , 000 sq ft extension over the next 12 months . \u201d\ndetails of the technique were revealed following complaints to the advertising standards authority that the uk\u2019s largest retailer of hardwood furniture was misleading shoppers .\nbut now that decision has been reversed after it was proved the \u2018oak wrap\u2019 technique was a recognised way of joining pieces of hardwood - and constituted less than three per cent of their stock .\noakea was founded in late 2004 by henrik pontoppidan , who at this time was the md for a large pine furniture manufacturer in hereford .\nshe said pfister is out of her budget , therefore your similarly - priced , hand - made furniture will be out of her budget .\ni understand what you are saying about oak furniture prices here . i am an australian carpenter based in meilen 8706 , zh . i can custom make furniture in oak or pine for you if you have a style , design or image you like , time is the expensive component in this process so it is best if you have these items and your budget clear before we discuss things . the advantage of this is you can adjust the size , colour and finish to exactly what you want . my prices are generally less than mobel pfister for most items but all are hand made . some items are displayed on my website urltoken which is out of date and due for replacement .\nthe company has developed sales of close to \u00a3200m a year and is the fastest growing uk furniture company with over 80 showrooms across the uk .\nthe original warehouse became too small , and in the middle of the worst recession the country has seen , in june 2009 , the company moved into twice the size premises . this was celebrated with a free pig roast for the public , live music , many new ranges of fantastic oak furniture being launched and a doubling of the delivery fleet .\nthe hardwood furniture retailer is recruiting for an it position and customer service advisers to be based in swindon , along with other roles across the region .\n\u201ci\u2019d never used ebay , an online auction site , but i bought a car from the site and decided to sell the furniture on there . \u201d\nthanks for the good websites . we have no problem investing our time if that means we can get the furniture that will make our wohnung a home\nthe british - owned furniture brand , founded by burnley fan jason bannister , will have their name on all home shirts throughout the 2015 / 16 season .\nbefore you buy , we recommend that you check that your chosen furniture will fit through hallways and doorways into your home , and into the desired room .\nin his 20s jason then started working for walmsley\u2019s furniture in preston , which had stores throughout the north west and his natural talent for sales became apparent .\nthe owner of the uk\u2019s top furniture firm has revealed his joy - after watchdogs reversed a landmark decision to ban their \u201cno veneer in \u2018ere\u201d tv ads .\nuntil 2010 , oakea was thriving on very competitive prices ( due to direct bulk buying ) quick deliveries , easy method of buying oak furniture without paying a penny up front and of course the personal touch . the furniture offered was always carefully selected for quality and value , but the designs developed by the factories , could be improved . so in 2010 , henrik applied his skills from his background working in design , development and manufacturing , to use the financial strength built up over the years to launch a comprehensive product development programme .\nthis might be a case of a staff member on commission , desperate to hit a sales target . a look at the oak furniture land page of the urltoken website \u2013 where staff reveal what it\u2019s like to work there \u2013 shows some staff feel under pressure to sell products to hit targets and earn commission . \u201ca typical day at work is come in , open up and wait a couple of hours until business picks up and then it\u2019s the same every day , sell sell sell . \u201d and \u201ca sale is not considered decent unless it has the extended warranty and an express delivery which you are constantly hounded about , \u201d says another .\n\u201cthis ruling should pave the way for a set of rules that make retailers or manufactures tell consumers what the furniture they are buying is actually made of . \u201d\nit has banned the firm from running the promos again and said it must not \u2018state or imply that products had \u201cno veneer\u201d or were made from \u201csolid hardwood\u201d if they were manufactured using the \u201coak wrap\u201d technique or other similar techniques\u2019 .\non the day of delivery , make sure the route of the furniture from the delivery van is safe and clear , taking into account access to the back of the van .\nand its website vowed : \u2018all of our cabinet furniture is made from 100 per cent solid hardwood from top to toe ; veneer , plywood and chipboard are never used . \u2019\nhi everyone , we want to refurnish our apartment and so we are looking around . we have been to wohncenter emmen ( lu ) where there is a massive amount of shops but unfortunately they don ' t have a huge range of oak furniture , except pfister but that is a bit above our budget . lipo and conforama have limited choice and we cannot match bed / living & kitchen together . does anyone know about such a store in switzerland ?\nthat ' s a good one to keep in mind the second hand places , i never thought of that . i can see why pine would be favourable here but unfortunately i like the rustic look of oak and pine just doesn ' t give that same feeling !\nall the resources you need to create your ideal living room . learn about caring for your new furniture , how to choose pieces you ' ll love , and more in our great guides .\nhe went to india and china to meet furniture makers and started by selling furniture on ebay . \u201cebay wasn\u2019t very organised in terms of back office so it was hard to keep on top of what we were selling . people would ask how big the business was and i wouldn\u2019t know , \u201d said bannister . but in a couple of years it was bringing in between \u00a34m and \u00a36m in revenue .\ntable 3 . the companies scoring zero tree company category tree score a . share & sons ltd ( scs ) retailer 0 brissi london ltd retailer 0 cath kidston ltd retailer 0 clinton cards plc paper print & publishing 0 dreams plc retailer 0 fender musical instruments gbi musical instruments 0 finnish fibreboard ( uk ) ltd timber 0 foyles retailer 0 hamleys of london retailer 0 harrods retailer 0 hearst paper , print & publishing 0 jansen international uk ltd retailer 0 liberty ' s retailer 0 muji retailer 0 oak furniture land retailer 0 oxford university press paper , print & publishing 0 paperchase products ltd paper , print & publishing 0 roset ( uk ) ltd retailer 0 sportswift ltd ( card factory ) paper , print & publishing 0 tanglewood guitars musical instruments 0 the sofa workshop ltd retailer 0 waterstones paper , print & publishing 0\nduring 2005 and 2006 , henrik , being a one - man band selling furniture on ebay , practically lived in the van whilst delivering furniture throughout the country \u2013 a sharp contrast to the comfortable desk job he was used to . but this set out the philosophy of going the extra mile , and applying the personal touch with own fleet of vehicles and drivers , which is still a corner stone of oakea .\nbring beautiful , high quality furniture home today , now at even greater savings . save up to 50 % of stunning pieces for your living room , dining room , bedroom and more , all made from only the best quality material . these pieces will truly stand the test of time , made from 100 % solid hardwood and oak , real leather and high grade upholstery fabrics and more . take advantage of these great savings while they last ! we offer free delivery on all orders , vat is included in the price , and you can even track your order online .\nyour bedroom should be the ultimate personal haven , the perfect space for you to unwind , relax , and get ready for a comfortable night\u2019s rest . with more than 20 ranges of bedroom furniture sets , we can help you create the stylish retreat of your dreams .\never since our humble beginnings back in 2006 , we\u2019ve always put quality at the forefront of everything we do . now , as the uk\u2019s largest retailer of solid hardwood furniture , it\u2019s our mission to help every home find beautiful investment pieces that will truly stand the test of time .\n' the current language we use in our advertising is commonly and widely used across the retail industry , to help the consumer make a clear distinction between \u201csolid\u201d , \u201cno - veneer\u201d products , and furniture made with poorer quality materials \u2013 covered with thin wood or man - made veneers .\nthe furniture sector was highlighted in the original timber scorecard report release as performing poorly on its policies on timber sourcing . since the scorecard ' s release , debenhams and house of fraser ( which both scored only ' one tree ' ) have also not taken any steps to become more transparent .\n\u201cwithin a matter of days , i\u2019d sold it all for four times what i paid . \u201d that was in 2004 , and he looked around for another deal like the mexican pine , but finding nothing , he went to india in search of factories which would make the furniture he had in mind .\nwe\u2019ve worked hard to make it easy to bring our affordable high quality furniture into your home . we\u2019ve simplified the delivery process , with a great home delivery team who fulfills on average 400 , 000 orders every year ! plus , with free delivery to whatever room you want , it can\u2019t be beat .\n\u201cwe cut out the middle man at every stage , \u201d he said . the company uses its own delivery drivers and vans , so it is not paying couriers , and doesn\u2019t buy furniture from wholesalers , but commissions it directly from factories in india , china and vietnam , as it has from the outset .\nafter travelling abroad to meet furniture makers , bannister reinvested his profits in wood . today his chain has sales of \u00a3194m \u2014 up \u00a350m in a year \u2014 and profits of \u00a311m . it employs more than 1 , 000 staff at 60 stores , having gone to bricks and mortar in 2009 ; online sales are\u2026\ndid you know we are the only furniture retailer in northern ireland to offer free delivery on all our products ? or choose our premium express delivery and receive your items within 10 days for only \u00a339 . our free standard delivery to northern ireland is within 28 days . both delivery options are subject to stock availability .\nsure it is going to be more than mass produced furniture but not necessarily more than better quality items from mobel pfister or\ndesigner stores\n, most of which is mass produced as well . it is a matter of budget and taste , what i will say is with the higher ends shops , depending on the carpenter , custom made is competitive with these stores .\n\u201cwe\u2019re paying \u00a3250 , 000 - plus a month to google , \u201d he said . \u201cyou need to look at that bill too when you look at the rent for the stores . if we could turn over \u00a3150m this year from the internet alone then , yes , the bottom line would be better . but there are plenty of people who want to buy furniture in shops . \u201d\nhad you looked at the company\u2019s website , rather than phoning , the \u00a3100 restocking charge for each wardrobe is clearly shown . it also shows a lengthy list of circumstances in which its five - year insurance refuses to pay out . we would caution anyone against paying \u00a3330 to insure the furniture they are buying , particularly as it is much cheaper to add accidental damage cover to your home insurance .\nspread the cost of your new sofa with our flexible finance options , designed to make buying our beautiful furniture more affordable . for purchases over \u00a3500 , pay monthly over up to four years . and for orders over \u00a33 , 500 , enjoy interest - free credit up to three years . fast , seven working day delivery means there\u2019s minimal waiting time , so you can create your dream living room right away .\nin 1992 he moved to walmsley\u2019s furniture , a small preston store , as a trainee manager . his nine - year stint ended after his promotion to regional manager , which took him to swindon . \u201ci\u2019d learnt that the individual seller makes the difference to a customer . everybody is offering products and a service but if customers are relaxed and happy with you they will generally choose your product over the others . \u201d\nit sat in the shed for a few months longer until mr bannister came across ebay when he was buying a new car . \u201ci had never heard of ebay and i was not internet savvy , but i thought if i took some good photographs and got the marketing blurb right i\u2019d be able to get rid of it . \u201d putting all the furniture on at 99p , it went \u201cthrough the roof\u201d , he said .\ni make furniture as well , from reclaimed and massive slabs of hardwoods from switzerland and france . but , i have been very busy lately . i agree there are a lot of great choices to be found in brocki ' s and places that restore older solid wood pieces . but that does take some investment in time . so , if you value your free time , spending a bit more might be in your best interest .\nfor all deliveries , we will take your furniture to a room of your choice but unfortunately we are unable to unpack your order or take the packaging away . the day before your delivery we will send you a text message ( sms ) re - confirming the delivery date and also provide you with a three hour delivery window . on the day of delivery we will call you 30 - 45 minutes before to let you know we ' re on the way .\nas of 2015 oakea has over 250 different products on the website and in the showroom , conservatory furniture has been added and is also on display in the showroom . 10 years after henrik first took to the road , the emphasis is still very much on giving the personal though , this can be seen in the positive reviews , and oakea ' s trustpilot rating , which at the point of writing , was 9 . 7 with a top 3 position in its category .\nafter travelling abroad to meet furniture makers , bannister reinvested his profits in wood . today his chain has sales of \u00a3194m \u2014 up \u00a350m in a year \u2014 and profits of \u00a311m . it employs more than 1 , 000 staff at 60 stores , having gone to bricks and mortar in 2009 ; online sales are now 20 % of the total . the fast - growing venture , owned entirely by bannister , has earned a place on the sunday times fast track 100 for five successive years .\nwith that reassurance i bought three double wardrobes , two bookcases , a chest of drawers , a mirror and a sofa . i also paid \u00a3322 for insurance ( five - year accidental and structural furniture and leather upholstery guard ) and the extra \u00a339 customised delivery option . when i got home i was still concerned , so called the shop to double - check . i spoke to a gentleman who was friendly and helpful , and reassured me that i only needed to pay for the delivery charge if the wardrobes didn\u2019t fit .\nin january 2006 the company\u2019s first web site , urltoken was launched , with a view to reduce the dependability on ebay , which had become an expensive and time consuming method , given the volume that was now being shifted . the web site soon overtook the ebay sales and by the end of 2007 , ebay was finally dropped as a sales channel . by this time , a hereford furniture showroom had been built , a delivery driver had joined the company and soon after , an operations manager was employed . more vans and drivers soon followed .\nhe says :\nreceiving this fast track 100 award is something that i ' m really proud of . i would like to thank my staff .\nthe awards evening raised over \u00a3120 , 000 for charities benefitting young people , taking the total raised by fast track 100 entrepreneurs over the last 11 years to \u00a32 . 3m .\nmanufacturer ? publish your products to reach retailers across the world . retailer ? sign up for the newsletter with the latest news , features and products .\nlatest insights , case studies and news from agencies , tech vendors , freelancers and other organisations .\nproduced by wordley production partners in collaboration with media planning and buying agency mnc , the campaign follows a rapid expansion drive which will see the firm open its 30th store by the end of the year .\n\u201cwhat\u2019s great about the advert is that it demonstrates how families can purchase from our latest ranges both in stores nationwide or online and still get these products delivered free in time to enjoy a family christmas together . \u201d\nbuild your marketing knowledge by choosing from daily news bulletins or a weekly special .\nhit the c - suite spot . 75 % of the drum magazine readership are senior management or above .\n\u00a9 carnyx group ltd 2018 | the drum is a registered trademark and property of carnyx group limited . all rights reserved .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\norder retin - a cheap in retina - a contain are included such components as retin acid and tretinoinum . where can i buy allopurinol | buy cipro canada\nlondonmetric has acquired the 302 , 000 sq ft warehouse from privately - owned midlands - based property company im properties .\nthe building , previously known as dc2 , was developed in 2006 and originally occupied by supermarket giant morrisons as a regional distribution centre .\nthe site has existing planning consent for a further 150 , 000 sq ft of distribution space which could now be built , according to londonmetric .\nthe building has an unexpired lease term of 13 . 6 years \u2013 8 . 6 years to its first break .\nreach tens of thousands of senior business people across swindon & wiltshire for just \u00a370 a month . email info @ urltoken for more information .\nthe gesture of solidarity comes as part of the upcoming \u2018community day\u2019 \u2013 an annual celebration of burnley fc\u2019s official charity that will take place at the game this saturday .\nthis one - off logo swap will see burnley\u2019s first team players sporting burnley fc in the community\u2019s branding on their shirts at one of the most highly publicised games of the season .\nwith the championship promotion battle in full throttle and a high attendance anticipated , the fixture will also be televised live on sky sports .\n\u201cthe same as most burnley fans i am proud to be a product of this great community club and i am grateful to offer a small gesture to the community that has given me so much over the years\u201d .\nburnley fc in the community was founded as a registered charity in february 2014 and in the space of two short years , has experienced significant growth .\nnow employing 30 local people , the charity delivers over 30 life - changing projects that aim to improve the lives of people living in the communities surrounding turf moor .\ndelivering work across the key areas of sport , education , health and social inclusion , the charity engaged with 35 , 000 people in 2015 alone .\n\u201cit never ceases to amaze me how the club is the common denominator between people of all ages and backgrounds .\n\u201cwherever i go in the world i bump into our mad keen supporters and i firmly believe this unconditional love for burnley fc is more than just football , its engrained in the dna of the locals more so than any place i know .\n\u201cburnley fc in the community are working incredibly hard to further improve on this amazing and unique link between club and community and i could not think of an organisation i would rather work with . \u201d\n\u201cthe more the fans get involved with burnley fc in the community the better it is for the club and town as a whole .\n\u201ci believe the club is vital to the community and the community is equally vital to the club .\n\u201ci know everyone in the town will get behind at this important and exciting time .\n\u201cjust as importantly , i hope the fans will get behind burnley fc in the community with the same amount of passion as the they do the team this saturday and for a long time afterwards\u201d .\n\u201cwith this gesture , jason \u2013 a born and bred claret himself - has really demonstrated the value he places on community and his belief , which mirrors ours , that it is the very heartbeat of our club . \u201d\ncommunity day will be celebrated at the burnley fc v leeds united fc fixture on april 9th . if you would like to make a donation to support the work of burnley fc in the community , text \u2018bfcc16 \u00a31\u2019 to 70070 .\nhow a disillusioned worker\u2019s \u00a310 , 000 ebay gamble became an \u00a385m turnover retailer .\njason bannister :\ni didn\u2019t have a clue what i was going to do with the first stock , i just knew it was great value . i stored it in a chicken shed until i worked out what i was going to do .\npeople aren\u2019t moving house , the cost of a bed or sideboard is relatively high for a cash - strapped shopper , and the retailer has to be able to cover the rent on big showrooms .\n\u201cpeople were ringing us up asking if we had a showroom and we were telling them , no , we\u2019re an online business , that\u2019s how we keep the prices down , \u201d he said . after enough people got in touch , mr bannister and his colleagues decided to take some space on an airfield , which had units going spare ."]}
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", "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 ."]}
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", "topic": 38}], "title": "wirsol", "paragraphs": ["wirsol : wirsol energy pty ltd . and edify energy win government tender for big solar battery\nwirsol ' s headquarters is located in fort collins , colorado . for every employee , wirsol generates $ 334 . 6k in revenue .\nowler has collected 14 screenshots of wirsol ' s website since jun 2014 . the latest wirsol website design screenshot was captured in oct 2017 .\nwirsol energy pty ltd . and edify energy win government tender for big solar battery\nwirsol and landesbank baden - w\u00fcrttemberg conclude deal to finance biggest solar . . .\nwirsol energy has collaborated with renew estate to develop a project pipeline in australia .\nformer wallaby player and european energy veteran joins wirsol energy pty l . . .\nwirsol energy and edify energy complete landmark $ 380m solar financing in australia . . .\nlocal expertise will also be recruited to support wirsol energy pty over the coming years .\nedify and wirsol joint venture awarded 70mw in arena large scale solar prog . . .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at wirsol solar , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the wirsol solar company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at wirsol solar .\nwirsol energy heading the australian strategy and operations within international wircon group has st . . .\nwirsol ' s headquarters is located in fort collins , colorado , usa 80524 . wirsol has an estimated 77 employees and an estimated annual revenue of 25 . 8m . . . .\nwirsol energy pty ltd . and edify energy win government tender for big solar . . .\nfollowing on from the recent announcement of wirsol acquiring and funding 198mwp of solar parks across australia , wirsol announce the opening of their subsidiary in australia , wirsol energy pty . ltd . together with the establishment of an office in manly , sydney , australia . wirsol will have staff relocated from the uk and recruit local expertise to support the growth of the business over coming years .\naustralian renewable energy company edify energy and wirsol energy have completed a second joint land . . .\nedify energy and wirsol energy have connected the 60mw gannawarra solar farm in northwest victoria to . . .\nwirsol energy has awarded contracts to cwp asset management to provide asset management services to t . . .\nwirsol solar ag has penned a stadium sponsorship deal with german 1 . bundesliga club tsg 1899 hoffenheim .\nwirsol energy limited . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as 08989005\nlondon , uk \u2013 8 february 2017 \u2013 renewable energy investment company , low carbon , today announces that it has increased its portfolio of solar assets under management for international solar energy provider wirsol energy ltd ( \u201cwirsol\u201d ) . the move will mean wirsol will benefit from increased operational excellence , greater efficiencies and returns for its sites .\nwirsol has announced the acquisition of two solar projects totaling 16 mw , which are preparing to beg . . .\ng . j . pierman , germany - based wirsol solar ag\u2019s director of business development , said the installation was the company\u2019s first in this country . wirsol located its u . s . base in fort collins in december 2008 .\nmark hogan , managing director at wirsol energy uk , heralded the move as a \u201cvery major accomplishment\u201d for the business .\nthe ability retrofit solar farms with energy storage with ease will become a major advantage to any developer . credit : wirsol\nhive energy and germany - based wirsol , through a joint venture spv cleve hill solar park , have announc . . .\nlondon . wirsol has sold part of its portfolio of solar parks in the united kingdom to the investment company rockfire capital .\nwirsol now is looking forward to further deployment of solar in the uk under non - subsidized schemes and is building a large portfolio in australia . last month wirsol announced a 198 mwp solar deal across three sites which is fully funded and financed , the largest solar deal to date in australia with construction starting immediately . the wirsol energy team will be very busy over coming months .\nwirsol energy , the australian arm of germany - based firm wircon group , has acquired a 110mw solar pv p . . .\nwirsol energy limited ( a subsidiary of wircon gmbh ) is a customer focused company in planning , financing , installation and maintenance of renewable power stations of all sizes . wirsol brings all of these components together smoothly for customers and investors . wirsol focuses on carefully selected large onshore wind and solar projects , together with integrated energy management and storage solutions . our market is addressed under the own brands wircon and wirsol , as well as in close collaboration with energy providers looking for de - centralized renewable solutions to enhance their so far commodity based business models . wirsol have just opened australian offices located at suite 101 \u2013 39 east esplanade , manly , nsw . for additional information visit urltoken\nat the time of writing this wirsol has already pulled out of the us and is restructuring in germany . it is doubtful that wirsol will be coming back to the us anytime soon as wirsol , but who knows . this experience can probably be repeated by others in mid sized foreign solar companies right now as the market is seeing a bit of a consolidation to move to a few larger more efficient players .\nwirsol has a number of other projects in development in the united states ; but pierman declined to comment on them until they are completed .\n\u2018we concluded the deal with the rockfire team to a very tight schedule . both wirsol and rockfire worked effectively and with full commitment in order to bring about this important transaction . wirsol energy ltd . is already engaged in the development and construction of important solar parks in great britain and australia . we hope to continue this positive and effective relationship with rockfire with success in future , \u2019 stated mark hogan , managing director of wirsol energy ltd .\nwirsol collaborated with australian developer edify energy to complete what it claims to be australia\u2019s largest single solar project financing to build and operate three new solar farms .\nemel worked with wirsol to market the portfolio and help identify the right financing partner . the deal was completed in two months , according to rockfire chief executive\n, managing director of wirsol , added :\ni am very pleased to have concluded these acquisitions with emel and rockfire over a relatively tight timeline . everybody involved worked effectively and with enthusiasm to conclude this important transaction . wirsol energy are already engaged in acquiring and building out significant solar pipelines in the uk and\nsolar company wirsol is to open an office in australia and relocate some of its uk - based staff there after clinching what it has described as a \u201clandmark\u201d finance deal .\nto manage the projects from australia , wirsol has opened a new office in manly , sydney , with staff from its existing uk operation set to be relocated down under .\nin march , wirsol announced it had acquired three new utility - scale solar farms totalling 198mw combined in australia . it also announced a new office in sydney in may .\nsolar developer wirsol energy , an arm of wircon group , has partnered australian developer renew estate to develop a pipeline of more than 1gw solar pv capacity that is storage - ready .\nwirsol energy managing director mark hogan said : \u201cwe are delighted to be working with renew estate and want to bring a fresh approach to the development of projects in the australian market .\nas part of the pipeline , wirsol energy and renew estate will develop storage - ready projects in the country and look for several development opportunities across the wider australia - pacific region .\n\u201cwe have already secured for wirsol additional projects totalling circa 670mw , with the aim of reaching our target - providing 1 gigawatt peak of solar energy by 2020 , \u201d he said .\nlondon , uk june 22 , 2016 \u2013 wirsol energy ltd ( \u201cwirsol\u201d ) , the company founded by and a subsidiary of wircon gmbh that focuses on both on - shore wind markets and solar markets , today announces that it has closed a deal to refinance nine solar parks totalling 45mwp with debt of \u00a336 . 4m connected under both feed in tariff and ro schemes .\nwirsol is planning the further development of major solar projects in the united kingdom within the frame of non - subsidised programmes , and has started to build up a considerable portfolio in australia .\nto develop wircon and the wirsol brand within the decentralised energy generation sector \u2013 including holistic energy management planning . we believe in solid growth from carefully selected energy projects in targeted international markets .\nrobert goss said : \u201cbuying wirsol was not just about adding to our solarfarm pipeline . what we were looking for was to add to our experience , network and reach , and to prepare for the next phase of british solar which is just starting to take shape . wirsol has strengths in project development and large rooftops that we wanted and is already proving an excellent fit . \u201d\nwirsol becomes the latest uk firm to seek solar opportunities in australia , following from island green power which last month revealed that it will break ground on projects in the country later this quarter .\nemel solar limited , a leading renewable energy development and advisory boutique , announced the sale of wirsol ' s 105 mw portfolio of solar projects located throughout the uk to a unit of rockfire capital .\nwirsol is your partner for renewable energies . we stand for competence , reliability , independence , quality and service . together with you , we plan , finance and install comprehensive photovoltaic solutions of all sizes .\nwhether private real estates or commercial buildings , generate your own electricity simply using a photovoltaic system by wirsol . we can secure you the maximum return for the photovoltaic system on your roof or open area .\ngerman - owned australian renewables outfit wirsol energy , is set to begin construction of a fifth utility - scale solar farm in australia , in this case , the 110mw wemen sun farm in central victoria .\nat that time , wirsol had acquired three new large - scale solar projects in australia , totalling 198mw , and in may set up an office in sydney , as home base for its development plans .\njustin thesiger , operations director at low carbon , comments , \u201cour team of asset management professionals brings a wealth of experience in operating and managing solar parks to perform at their very best \u2013 both commercially and environmentally . we are looking forward to enhancing our track record with wirsol with the addition of these sites and continuing to grow out asset management footprint with wirsol as well as other third - party sites\u201d .\n\u201cby the end of the year we will have five solar parks in construction in queensland and victoria with a total solar generation capacity of circa 400mw , \u201d wirsol energy managing director mark hogan said in comments on thursday .\nthe solar plant , which is said to be located \u201crelatively close to mildura\u201d will occupy an area of around 770 acres and is scheduled to be connected to the grid in mid - 2018 , wirsol said in a statement on thursday .\nost energy , an independent engineering consultancy , has worked with international solar energy provider wirsol energy limited and german bank bayernlb to provide technical due diligence and independent engineering support for two uk solar pv portfolios with a combined capacity of 107mw .\nfrom today the developer wirsol solar uk , which built the 1 . 15 mwp solar rooftop at the jaguar land rover plant in coventry and acquired the rightsto 166mwp in projects from lumicity in july , will be known as conergy west sussex ltd . robert goss , managing director of conergy uk & ireland since 2011 , has taken over the additional responsibility of md of the new subsidiary from outgoing wirsol solar uk md mark hogan . sascha klos and daniel kirk remain as directors .\nwirsol energy ltd ( wirsol ) , the company responsible for the uk and australian markets within wircon group today announces that it has successfully connected 19 solar parks . the 19 solar sites located in england and northern ireland total 105 . 5 mwp and range from 20 . 5mwp to 2 . 5 mwp , all are connected under the renewable obligation schemes ranging from 1 . 4ni - roc to 1 . 2roc . the parks had non - recourse debt financing provided by bayern lb totalling circa \u00a388m .\nthe photovoltaic solar array , installed by wirsol solar colorado inc . , comprises 384 general electric crystalline silicon 200 - watt panels on about 11 , 000 square feet of rooftop . it\u2019s anticipated that it will produce around 111 , 400 kilowatt hours annually .\nconergy will maintain two offices in the country , at milton keynes where its uk headquarters is based , and at wirsol solar uk\u2019s former offices in pulborough , west sussex in the south of the country , where the majority of large - scale projects are developed .\nkarin schramm , senior director of project finance at bayernlb , commented , \u201cbayernlb has a long and successful history of providing long - term finance within the renewables sector . we have now financed well in excess of 2gw globally and working with strategic partners such as the wircon / wirsol group is key . we are delighted to have closed the financing of these nine solar parks and now look forward to new projects with the team , both in the uk and further afield , to further enhance our excellent relationship with wircon / wirsol group . \u201d\nconstruction on all three projects will commence shortly , with the townships of collinsville , queensland and kerang , victoria exhibiting strong community support to date and expecting to benefit from a peak of 200 and 100 jobs across the two sites respectively . the construction of the whitsunday and hamilton solar farms will benefit from the international experience of bouygues construction australia . the gannawarra solar farm will be constructed by australian firm rcr tomlinson . ost energy represented wirsol as technical advisers for the three projects as they have represented wirsol across 24 projects previously in the uk .\nwirsol has joined shirt sponsor suntech at hoffenheim , while q - cells signed a five - year sponsorship deal with bundesliga champion borussia dortmund . yingli has been a \u201cpremium sponsor\u201d of bayern munich since march and solarworld , germany\u2019s largest module maker , began sponsoring cologne two years ago .\nthe portfolio disposed of by wirsol , in conjunction with its british subsidiary wirsol energy ltd . , consists of 19 solar parks , two of them located in northern ireland . the 19 solar sites , each ranging between 2 . 5 mwp and 20 . 5 mwp , have a total capacity of around 105 mwp . cumulatively the portfolio that has been sold produces enough energy to generate almost 100 gigawatt hours a year . this is sufficient to supply power to around 30 , 000 households in great britain and corresponds to a saving of almost 60 tons of carbon dioxide per year .\nyou don\u2019t yet have your own wirsol system but manage wind and solar systems ? you have renewable energy systems in your portfolio ? then benefit from the know - how we have gained from over 8 500 installed photovoltaic and wind systems . we offer a broad range of services for portfolio managers in particular :\nmark hogan , md of wirsol energy limited said \u201cthe establishment of the entity and our business is a very major accomplishment for our business . with the announcement of the largest solar investment in australia to date totaling $ 380m ( \u20ac280m ) , we now move toward construction and the ongoing acquisition of solar assets in australia . we believe our expertise within wirsol coupled with the macro economic market dynamics will prove to be a winning recipe as we seek to fulfil our internal ambition of deploying 1gwp solar across australia by 2020 and thus well in excess of one billion euros and the creation of significant employment both internally and through our partner contractors . \u201d\n\u201cwe believe our expertise within wirsol coupled with the macroeconomic market dynamics will prove to be a winning recipe as we seek to fulfil our internal ambition of deploying 1gwp solar across australia by 2020 and thus well in excess of \u20ac1 billion and the creation of significant employment both internally and through our partner contractors , \u201d hogan added .\nthe deal takes low carbon\u2019s portfolio for wirsol to 107mw across 19 sites , in addition to 119mw of uk solar parks low carbon already manages . low carbon will provide the solar energy giant with a comprehensive service including health and safety assessments , financial management as well as on going reporting and tracking to ensure assets perform optimally .\nmilton keynes , 13 august 2014 \u2013 the conergy group , one of the world\u2019s leading downstream solar companies , announced today further steps in the integration of wirsol solar uk , which the company acquired in january this year to create one of the uk\u2019s five biggest companies in the engineering , procurement and construction ( epc ) of large solarplants .\nwirsol solar ag has signed a stadium sponsorship deal with german 1 . bundesliga club tsg 1899 hoffenheim . the company have acquired the naming rights to hoffenheim\u2019s rhein - neckar arena in a three - year partnership . china\u2019s suntech power holdings , arthritis q - cells , prescription solarworld and yingli green energy , which is also a sponsor of the fifa\nmark hogan , md of wirsol energy limited said \u201cwe are thrilled to announce the successful acquisition and refinancing of this portfolio as it marks our first move into the australian renewable sector . our success in australia has been driven by the significant experience accrued in the european market and deploying 1 gw of solar to date . we believe this transaction demonstrates the importance of bringing together industry knowledge and local expertise to successfully develop , construct and finance large - scale renewable projects . this transaction firmly positions wirsol as one of australia\u2019s leading renewable investors . we will continue building on this success and are actively seeking to acquire further development opportunities to fulfil our internal ambition of deploying 1gwp solar across australia by 2020 . \u201d\nmark hogan , md of wirsol energy limited said \u201cwe are thrilled to announce the successful acquisition and refinancing of this portfolio as it marks our first move into the australian renewable sector . our success in australia has been driven by the significant experience accrued in the european market and deploying 1 gw of solar to date . we believe this transaction demonstrates the importance of bringing together industry knowledge and local expertise to successfully develop , construct and finance large - scale renewable projects . this transaction firmly positions wirsol as one of australia\u2019s leading renewable investors . we will continue building on this success by working alongside our trusted partners to fulfil our goals of deploying at least a further 500 mw of solar in australia by 2020 . \u201d\nmark hogan , managing director of wirsol , commented , \u201cwe are clearly very pleased to have both successfully connected both sites during q1 ahead of the 1 . 3roc deadlines and conclude the refinancing within a 2 month period thereafter . working with the highly experienced team at bayernlb enabled us to close out the refinancing across the 9 solar sites in a relatively short period .\nandy scullion , commercial manager at wirsol added , \u201cwe are pleased to announce the additional 62mw portfolio to come under management with low carbon , it is a significant milestone and demonstrates the strong , collaborative relationship that we share . we look forward to building on our operational success alongside low carbon , both with the current portfolio and with future projects across the uk and ireland\u201d .\nwirsol , a privately owned photovoltaic retailer , acquired the naming rights to hoffenheim\u2019s rhein - neckar arena in a three - year partnership . financial details of the contract have not been disclosed . china\u2019s suntech power holdings , q - cells , solarworld and yingli green energy , which is also a sponsor of the fifa world cup , have signed deals with bundesliga clubs in recent months .\nwith the football season starting we at wirsol will be sponsoring the ladies senior and development football teams which have now relocated to brighton and playing their home games at withdean football stadium . last season was very successful with the development squad winning their league along with the county cup , success didn\u2019t stop there with the ladies finishing in 2 nd place , gaining a promotion to the south - east counties league .\nkarin schramm , senior director of project finance at bayernlb , commented , \u201cbayernlb has a long and successful history of providing long - term finance within the renewables sector and we are pleased to have aligned with wirsol on these projects and the ultimate successful connection across all solar sites in the portfolio . the team at wirsol have worked closely with bayernlb throughout , the communication and quality of build as commented recently by the technical advisers ost as being amongst the best they have seen has been exceptional , a true team effort from all parties . we have now financed well in excess of 1gw alone in the uk market and working with strategic partners such as the wircon group is key . we look forward to further collaboration both here in the uk and further afield , to further enhance our excellent relationship with wircon group . \u201d\naustralian renewable energy developer edify energy and german group wirsol have successfully completed australia\u2019s largest single solar project financing to build and operate three new large - scale solar farms : the whitsunday and hamilton solar farms in queensland , and the gannawarra solar farm in victoria . when complete in q1 2018 , the queensland and victorian markets will benefit from an additional 198 mwp of renewable capacity , including the first large - scale solar farm in victoria .\nsydney , australia : australian renewable energy developer edify energy and german investor wirsol have successfully completed australia\u2019s largest single solar project financing to build and operate three new large - scale solar farms : the whitsunday and hamilton solar farms in queensland , and the gannawarra solar farm in victoria . when complete in q1 2018 , the queensland and victorian markets will benefit from an additional 198 mwp of renewable capacity , including the first large - scale solar farm in victoria .\npeter vest , managing director of wircon declared : \u201cwe are delighted to have achieved the successful connection of all solar parks ahead of the march 31 st renewable obligation deadline . this is a testament to the teamwork that we seek to embrace and foster within the wirsol group . we now look forward to continued success with solar projects in the uk , australia , netherlands , spain , france and germany as we build our business and solar park footprint internationally . \u201d\nmark hogan , managing director of wirsol , commented : \u201ci am truly grateful to the entire team at wirsol energy and the unwavering support from our parent wircon gmbh without whom this achievement would not have been possible . through the collaboration of our trusted sub - contractors , land & power , solfen , 33 kv , mind4energy , secure - site , we have created a team that is both nimble in the deployment of sites whilst maintaining quality levels which i believe are second to none . we have used ost as our technical advisors across all sites , both through the placing of the \u00a388m debt and the ongoing construction monitoring . cameron mckenna cms llp have acted as our legal representatives on all deals and elgar middleton were our financial advisors in securing the debt with bayern lb and the ppas with both statkraft and power ni . our teamwork and enthusiasm to do the business with market leaders have been the cornerstone of our success in building out these solar parks . \u201d\nmark hogan , managing director of wirsol energy , said : \u201cwe are delighted to be working with renew estate and want to bring a fresh approach to the development of projects in the australian market . we have already successfully entered the australia market with the acquisition of the first large - scale portfolio of solar farm projects ( 200mw in qld and vic ) . we have delivered over 1gw of innovative solar projects in europe and are now committed to developing a portfolio across australia . \u201d\nconstruction on all three projects will commence shortly , with the townships of collinsville , qld and kerang , vic exhibiting strong community support to date and expecting to benefit from a peak of 200 and 100 jobs across the two sites respectively . the construction of the whitsunday and hamilton solar farms will benefit from the international experience of bouygues construction australia . the gannawarra solar farm will be constructed by australian firm rcr tomlinson . ost energy represented edify energy and wirsol as technical advisers for the three projects .\n\u2018collaboration with rockfire in the course of the transaction was altogether positive . we will be continuing to build further solar parks in great britain in future . in the process we will decide on a case by case basis whether it makes more sense to adopt and operate a plant on our own portfolio , or to pass it on to a suitable investor who is interested in a secure and very long - term investment , for example with a view to providing a stable basis for pension funds , \u2019 said wirsol managing director peter vest , explaining the strategy of his company .\nupon the finalization of the project development , wircon together with hep will assume the responsibility for the completion and the grid connection of each project . wircon can draw on an excellent track record of international large - scale projects . the largest solar energy projects ever built in denmark ( 60 mw ) and in the netherlands ( 30 mw ) for instance , were realized by wircon . further , so far the most significant solar energy project of australia ( 200 mw ) is currently being built by wircon . in total , wircon and its brand wirsol realized projects with more than 1 , 000 mw worldwide .\nwircon gmbh is a customer focused company in planning , financing , installation and maintenance of renewable power stations of all sizes . wircon brings all of these components together smoothly for customers and investors . wircon focuses on carefully selected large onshore wind and solar projects together with integrated with energy management and storage solutions . our market is addressed under the own brands wircon and wirsol as well as in close collaboration with energy providers looking for de - centralized renewable solutions to enhance their so far commodity based business models . part of the business is o & m as well as insurance , service and direct marketing and delivery of renewable energy through selected partners .\nwirsol is a global operator specialising in the development , construction and operation of photovoltaic systems . with 80 employees across our offices in australia , uk and germany , we are working hard to realise renewable energy systems of all sizes , using our know - how from engineering , gathered from more than 800mwp of installed power internationally , with current projects ranging from 3 mwp to more than 90 mwp . one of the main focuses of our enterprise is on the uk & australian market . in addition to this , we are also active in ireland , germany , france , the netherlands , denmark , switzerland and turkey whilst systematically building our presence in further target markets .\nwircon gmbh is a customer focused company in planning , financing , installation and maintenance of renewable power stations of all sizes . wircon brings all of these components together smoothly for customers and investors . wircon focuses on carefully selected large onshore wind and solar projects together with integrated energy management and storage solutions . our market is addressed under the own brands wircon and wirsol as well as in close collaboration with energy providers looking for de - centralized renewable solutions to enhance their so far commodity based business models . part of the business is o & m as well as insurance , service and direct marketing and delivery of renewable energy through selected partners . for additional information visit : urltoken\nwircon gmbh is a customer focused company in planning , financing , installation and maintenance of renewable power stations of all sizes . wircon brings all of these components together smoothly for customers and investors . wircon focuses on carefully selected large onshore wind and solar projects together with integrated with energy management and storage solutions . our market is addressed under the own brands wircon and wirsol as well as in close collaboration with energy providers looking for de - centralized renewable solutions to enhance their so far commodity based business models . part of the business is o & m as well as insurance , service and direct marketing and delivery of renewable energy through selected partners . for additional information visit : urltoken .\nrcr tomlinson announced that it has been awarded a contract for the 25mw / 50mwh gannawarra energy storage system ( the project ) being developed by edify energy with co - investment from edify energy and wirsol energy . its scope of work includes the engineering , procurement , and construction of the balance of plant which includes installation , testing and connection of the harmonic filters and state - of - the - art tesla battery system for the project . the filters and tesla battery system will be free issued to the company . together the australian renewable energy agency and the vic government department of environment , land , water and planning are supporting the project with grant funding . this project will extend the performance of the gannawarra solar farm to a combined 50mwac solar .\nwe plan , realize and structure wind farms for you \u2013 from the initial development stages to completion .\nwhether tenant electricity , direct marketing , photovoltaic hybrid systems or storage systems , take advantage of our energy services now to become independent of increasing electricity prices .\nwind energy is becoming an important element of the sustainable energy mix . we help you to exploit the wind potential offered by your location , providing assistance with the planning , installation and maintenance of your station .\nwe take up the challenges presented by decentralized energy generation and storage . in addition to this , we also offer solutions for the management , procurement and direct marketing of energy .\num unsere seite fortlaufend f\u00fcr sie zu verbessern , verwenden wir cookies , mehr informationen finden sie hier datenschutzerkl\u00e4rung . akzeptieren\ndia\u2019s terminal is in for more than 3 years of construction . here\u2019s how it will play out , and what to expect .\nfort collins \u2014 a second brewery here has launched a photovoltaic solar electrical system to utilize the sun\u2019s rays to help make beer .\ndays after new belgium brewing co . launched the largest privately owned photovoltaic solar array in colorado , odell brewing co . activated its own solar array on jan . 7 .\nowner doug odell said the brewery\u2019s expansion project was a wonderful opportunity to be able to add the photovoltaic panels as part of the brewery\u2019s vision to operate a sustainable business .\n\u201cwe really want to make this an opportunity for public awareness about renewable energy , \u201d odell said . \u201cregardless of global warming , i think it is clear to everyone that we can\u2019t use fossil fuels forever . we need to move to other technologies . \u201d\nodell said the brewery packed as many panels onto the roof as it would fit .\nthe energy will be used throughout the brewery to cool beer and power motors and pumps . there is no storage unit on site for excess energy , but odell said the brewery will be using all the energy the roof produces .\nodell received a green building grant from the fort collins downtown development authority for $ 50 , 000 . the remainder of the approximately $ 410 , 000 project was privately funded .\nunlike new belgium , odell is not part of the initial study by fort zed , a public and private partnership aimed at creating a zero - energy district . but the brewery is located within the district\u2019s boundaries , so the project will help support the city\u2019s goals .\nto educate the public about the new installation atop the brewery , odell plans to closely monitor the installations . he\u2019ll track real - time kilowatt hours produced , cumulative kilowatt hours and the amount of carbon dioxide being saved . live webcams will feature images of the system . all the information and streaming video will be available to the public in the brewery\u2019s tap room , odell said .\npierman said the installation went \u201cextremely smoothly\u201d and he was very pleased to have the opportunity to work with odell .\n\u201cour initial entry into the u . s . has been a success to date , but we have much work to do , \u201d pierman said . \u201cwe have been very pleased by the reception we have received here in fort collins and colorado . \u201d\nrik arensmeier , assistant installer with fort collins electric inc . , helped install the odell array and said it was the company\u2019s first major installation of its kind .\n\u201ci think it is really exciting to see ( odell ) utilizing what we have so much of in fort collins . we have an abundance of solar and wind power ; it just makes sense to have that as part of what we live off of , \u201d arensmeier said .\nif the assembled crowd at greenwald pavilion on saturday thought they might get a glimpse into who might be the next member of the u . s . supreme court , associate justice stephen g . breyer quickly dispelled the idea with a quirky nod .\nboulder county sheriff ' s officials say they believe a 64 - year - old man died this morning after intentionally setting his vehicle on fire while parked on a dirt road near the boulder rifle club north of boulder .\nthe barrows chairlift at steamboat ' s historic ski area , howelsen hill , is soon expected to get a lift .\nkaren bayci was forced to turn her small main street store in downtown la veta into her temporary home during the spring creek fire evacuations .\nbayerische landesbank is an experienced and committed lender to the renewable energy sector , having for many years provided financing solutions to renewable energy companies focused on solar , wind , solar thermal and geothermal technologies , throughout europe and north america .\nedify energy ceo john cole is confident that investment in large - scale renewable energy will become more common place . \u201ctransactions such as this demonstrate that the combination of project development and structuring expertise , and investment confidence is once again present in the australian renewable sector . we acquired the sites from solar choice in 2015 who have remained as a development partner . since then we have leveraged our international experience to de - risk the projects . we have brought in tier one counterparties to create an overall package that has proven attractive to financiers and enabled the projects to become a reality . we are truly excited about replicating this approach with our partners across the rest of our development pipeline and making an impact in the australian renewable energy market . \u201d\nthis landmark financing brings together a syndicate of domestic and international lenders \u2013 cefc , cba and nord / lb \u2013 providing a $ 230 million long - term debt facility across the portfolio of contracted and merchant projects , with each lender making an equal one - third commitment . it is uncommon for a domestic retail bank such as cba to issue long - term debt finance to renewable projects in the australian market . elgar middleton were financial advisers to the transaction . ashurst , norton rose fulbright and allens provided legal advice .\nthe whitsunday solar farm is supported by the queensland government by way of a 20 - year power purchase agreement ( ppa ) under its solar 150 program and arena through the award of a grant of up to $ 9 . 5 million for which edify energy has committed to an ongoing knowledge sharing plan for all three projects . the gannawarra solar farm will benefit from a long - term ppa with energyaustralia . the hamilton solar farm is co - located with the whitsunday solar farm and has been financed on a merchant basis , which includes a short - term contract with erm power .\nin addition to continuing development of other projects in its portfolio , edify energy will undertake the construction management and long - term asset management roles for the whitsunday , hamilton and gannawarra solar farms .\nedify energy is an australian renewable energy development and investment company , founded by john cole in 2015 . it provides development capital to projects , and works with its partners to ensure high quality renewable energy projects are structured , financed , brought into operation and managed . edify energy is funding and supporting the development of a large portfolio of renewable energy projects and is committed to producing clean green electricity for australian electricity consumers . for more information visit urltoken\nthe three projects \u2013 the whitsunday and hamilton solar farms in queensland and the gannawarra project in victoria \u2013 will have a combined capacity of 198mwp when complete , which is expected in q1 2018 .\nthe three projects have been supported by a range of grants and electricity supply deals . the whitsunday solar farm will supply its electricity through a 20 - year ppa with the queensland government having previously received a au $ 4 . 5 million grant from the australian renewable energy agency ( arena ) in september last year .\nthe hamilton project , co - located with the whitsunday array , has been financed on a merchant basis which includes a short - term deal with erm power .\nthe gannawarra solar farm is to supply its power to energyaustralia under a long - term ppa .\ncopyright 2018 solar media ltd . all rights reserved . terms and conditions \u2022 privacy policy \u2022 cookies\nthe firms already have 400mw of large - scale solar farms in development with construction of the first projects targeted to start in q1 next year . no date was given for when the overall 1gw of projects is expected to be completed . the two firms are already looking at further opportunities to collaborate in the wider pacific region near australia , particularly in fiji and new zealand .\nrenew estate will be supported by global law firm norton rose fulbright , and energy advisory firm beast solutions .\nsimon currie , global head of energy at norton rose fulbright , said : \u201cdramatic falls in the cost of solar and wind energy and storage technologies mean we can now plan for a zero carbon future with affordable , reliable and sustainable energy . the renewable energy industry should look for opportunities to regenerate and repurpose existing hubs like port augusta and the la trobe and hunter valleys . this is an innovative partnership which will deliver future - ready projects incorporating storage and enhancing the reliability of the system . \u201d\nwith the expected surge of energy storage applications in the future , the ability to retrofit solar farms with energy storage with ease will become a major advantage to any developer , hence the focus on \u2018storage - ready\u2019 projects . some australian grids have also struggled in the past year , with renewables penetration often controversially getting the blame , which is another driver for coupling with storage .\naustralia has become a major pioneer of solar - plus - storage with enormous project announcements from the likes of lyon group and solarq . meanwhile , tesla recently took up on its own chief elon musk ' s challenge to deliver a 100mw battery for south australia within 100 days or deliver it for free .\nsubscribe to the daily email newsletter for technology , policy and business pv news .\nalta devices sets new gaas solar cell conversion efficiency record at 28 . 9 %\nwe send out a daily email newsletter with the latest in depth news and analysis .\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 refinancing partnership with bayernlb is based on 18 - year non - recourse financing coupled with a statkraft power purchase agreement , supported by elgar middleton as financial advisor and ost acting as technical advisors .\n\u201cwe are already in acquisition mode having recently acquired sites and actively securing a pipeline of circa 60mw for connection under the ro scheme ending march 2017 . our intent to repeat the exercise , build the parks and refinance with the established team at bayernlb and extended partners as we look to expand geographically thereafter into known and trusted markets . \u201d\npeter vest , managing director of wircon , added , \u201cwe are delighted to have finalized the refinancing of these projects and especially so with bayernlb . this refinancing follows on from the 62mwp refinanced in denmark during december 2015 and continues our ambition to hold the solar assets within the group and our respective shareholders .\n\u201cwe will continue to follow this path as we believe it provides the group with both critical mass and stability together with a stronger balance sheet as we build out our international footprint . \u201d\ntwo pv plants totalling 16mw to come online in norfolk and essex in mid - 2018 . . .\nwircon and hep capital have announced a new partnership for the joint implementation of pv projects i . . .\nglassdoor will not work properly unless browser cookie support is enabled . learn how to enable cookies .\ngreat industry and a company with a history of great projects . lots of initiative to expand good learning environment lots of potential to build upon the success found in other markets\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\nthe advertisements supplied by our carefully selected sponsors enable us to host and support the company data we share with our free members .\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 .\nwe require your email address in order to send you alerts by email . you can unsubscribe at any time .\nincludes risk score , credit limit , ccjs , mortgages & charges , director & secretary timeline , shareholders , ownership & group stucture . plus unlimited updates and free documents !\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\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 .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 company check ltd ( 04905417 ) registered office : caspian point one , pierhead street , cardiff , cf10 4dq , united kingdom .\nrcr tomlinson announced that it has been awarded new vic government contracts . the company together with its jv partners abergeldie contractors and stantec australia , has executed an initial three - year framework agreement with melbourne water for its water and sewerage capital works program . the framework agreement qualifies the company and its jv partners as preferred service providers for the program of works covering a range of design and construct , construct only , and design only projects .\nrcr tomlinson announced that it has received a notice to proceed for an engineering , procurement and construction ( epc ) contract combined with an operation and maintenance ( o & m ; ) contract for the 100mwac ( stage 1 ) haughton solar farm , being developed by pacific hydro . as announced on 10 november 2017 , the company commenced early works on the project pending final investment decision ( fid ) by pacific hydro . the haughton solar farm , located near townsville in qld , has planning approval to extend its capacity up to 500mwac . its epc and o & m ; contracts for this project are valued at $ 175m .\nrcr tomlinson announced that it has been awarded an engineering , procurement and construction ( epc ) contract , valued at $ 60m , by synergy for a 30mwac expansion of the greenough river solar farm in wa . its scope of works for the project includes engineering , procurement , construction and commissioning of the expanded solar farm , with an immediate project start and targeted completion in q2 , 2019 .\nrcr tomlinson reported npat up 7 . 8 % to $ 9 . 7m for the half - year ended 31 december 2017 . revenue from ordinary activities were $ 940 . 08m , up 99 . 6 % from last year . diluted eps was 5 . 84 cents compared to 6 . 41 cents last year . net operating cash flow was $ 46 . 99m compared to an outflow of $ 2 . 11m in the pcp . the interim dividend declared was 2 . 5 cents , compared with nil cents last year .\nrcr tomlinson announced that it has been awarded a contract , valued at $ 93m , by bae systems australia to deliver facility management services for the australian defence force jindalee operational radar network ( jorn ) phase 6 project . its scope of work , across all multiple remote australian radar locations , includes accommodation and cleaning services ; fire systems ; electrical and power generation maintenance ; grounds maintenance ; water treatment and waste management and hvac and bulk fuel maintenance . the company ' s contract is for a term of 5 years with an option for a further term of 5 years .\nrcr tomlinson provided 2018 half year results . the company successfully completed $ 90m capital raising on 21 september 2017 . the interim dividend is 2 . 5 cps unfranked . profit after tax is $ 16 . 3m . the cash generated from operations is $ 48 . 7m . the net proceeds from issue of shares is $ 87 . 9m .\nrcr tomlinson announced that it has been awarded a contract by metro trains melbourne ( mtm ) to deliver station upgrade works within the melbourne underground rail loop ( murl ) . the project works package has a total value of $ 70m . its scope of work includes engineering , design , supply , installation , testing , commissioning of system upgrades for three murl stations .\n\u00a9 asx . all rights reserved . the asx group ' s activities span primary and secondary market services , including capital formation and hedging , trading and price discovery ( australian securities exchange ) central counter party risk transfer ( asx clearing corporation ) ; and securities settlement for both the equities and fixed income markets ( asx settlement corporation ) . for additional information on other asx services please visit the asx web site urltoken\n\u00a9 morningstar . all rights reserved . urltoken is an interactive online service containing information supplied by morningstar and third parties . your use of this service confirms your agreement to the terms and conditions . information available through this service is in a form protected by copyright owned by either morningstar or relevant third parties . any unauthorised reproduction of this information is prohibited . for additional information on other morningstar services please visit the morningstar web site urltoken"]}
{"id": 55869, "summary": [{"text": "fidelity bank , also known as fidelity bank plc. , is a commercial bank in nigeria .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "it is licensed as a commercial bank , by the central bank of nigeria , the central bank and national banking regulator . ", "topic": 26}], "title": "fidelity bank nigeria", "paragraphs": ["fidelity bank fraud backed by nnamdi okonkwo and the central bank of nigeria against mr ese imasuen .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at fidelity bank nigeria , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the fidelity bank nigeria company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at fidelity bank nigeria .\nothers are union bank of nigeria plc , with 800 atms ; first city monument bank , 770 atms ; sterling bank plc , 776 atms and fidelity bank , 757 atms .\ni applied in - person . the process took 3 weeks . i interviewed at fidelity bank nigeria ( lagos ( nigeria ) ) in may 2017 .\nul transfer of n100 , 000 . we reported on the same date and our bank - fidelity bank ( fidelity bank plc ) - promised to resolved this . they told u\nfirst bank of nigeria limited , nigeria\u2019s most valuable bank brand , has distinguished itself through its various interventions in its corporate responsibility and sustainability programme . the bank has defined its approach to\nciti has had a presence in nigeria since 1984 . citi is the oldest existing international bank in nigeria , with service bank branches spread across the nation .\na commercial bank with international authorisation established in 1987 and licensed by the central bank of nigeria ( cbn ) .\nfurther investigation revealed that first bank of nigeria holdings plc has the highest atms , followed by united bank for africa plc and access bank plc .\nh1 : there is significant relationship between corporate social responsibility and bank performance in nigeria .\nplease share this to help us get our money back from fidelity bank . thanks !\nfidelity bank posts n146 . 9bn gross earnings , offers n4 . 6bn as dividend payout\n2 . 9 ordinary shares of manny bank plc were exchanged for 2 ordinary shares of fidelity bank plc . reporting system\nfidelity bank said it is touching lives and impacting positively on communities in nigeria with its fidelity helping hands project ( fhhp ) , an initiative that enables the bank and its staff to carry out corporate social responsibility ( csr ) interventions .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 . first bank of nigeria ltd . all rights reserved | an fbnholdings company\n\u201che has worked in various capacities in nigeria\u2019s financial services industry where he acquired strong strategic management , leadership and people skills , \u201d fidelity bank added .\nthere is a genuine fidelity bank based in lagos nigeria , however , none of the address or contact details appearing in these letters correspond with those publicly available in respect of the genuine bank .\ncorrespondent banks : anz london absa african export - import bank commerce bank citibank , n . a . fbn bank , uk ltd standard chartered bank us ex - im bank usaid\nfidelity bank has grown from a marginal player in 1987 , into a stable and respectable banking institution . notably in 2005 , fidelity bank acquired fsb international bank plc ( \u201cfsb\u201d ) and manny bank plc ( \u201cmanny\u201d ) to create one of the top 10 nigerian banks .\nthe renovated health centre was unveiled by the bank\u2019s managing director / chief executive officer , fidelity bank plc , mr . nnamdi okonkwo .\nfidelity bank currently has an extensive branch network with presence across all the major cities in nigeria and in all the state capitals . the bank remains financially sound with a robust balance sheet and sound capital ratios .\nthe commission have become aware of letters , received by customers of local financial institutions , purporting to originate from fidelity bank plc of 104 marina street , lagos , nigeria .\nyemi has over 20 years\u2019 banking experience . she was the financial controller of fidelity bank plc ( formerly fidelity union merchant bank limited ) and worked as an audit senior at kpmg peat marwick ani ogunde & co\na licensed member of the nigeria stock exchange ( nse ) since 1992 , balarabe also served as the executive director of oceanic bank plc , pursuant to his appointment by the central bank of nigeria ( cbn ) .\ncurrently , fidelity bank\u2019s guidance for dividend payment is between 30 % and 50 % of annual net profit .\nthis branch code value means this is the primary office ( or head office ) for fidelity bank plc .\nto provide leadership for the group in nigeria through developing overall country strategy / direction . other responsibilities include : corporate governance in nigeria , people and talent , financial performance , achievement of nigeria\u2019s financial and headcount budgets\ninformation exclusively obtained by our correspondent revealed that first bank of nigeria limited , a subsidiary of first bank of nigeria holdings , maintained 15 per cent of the total banking sector atm network in the country with 2779 atms .\nfurther investigations by leadership revealed that unity bank plc and union bank of nigeria recorded the highest decline in july , followed by fidelity bank plc . the stock of unity bank fell by 8 . 9 per cent or n0 . 06 to close at n0 . 61 from n0 . 67 in june . the stock price of union bank of nigeria shed 14 . 4 per cent to n5 . 24 from n6 . 12 it opened in july while fidelity bank dropped by 4 . 6 per cent to close july at n1 . 25 .\nas a matter of internal policy , the bank announces its financial results within 24 hours of approval of the audited accounts by the central bank of nigeria .\nthe registrar first registrars nigeria limited plot 2 , abebe village road , iganmu p . m . b . 12692 , marina lagos state , nigeria .\nthe letters allege that a substantial sum of money has accrued as interest on the recipient\u2019s contract sum deposited with fidelity bank plc prior to payment of the principal to the federal government of nigeria .\nswift code fidtnglaxxx also known as bic code is a unique bank identifier of fidelity bank plc and it ' s used to verify financial transactions such as a bank wire transfers ( international wire transfers ) .\nfidelity\u2019s financial year end was june 30 . however , following a recent guideline of the central bank of nigeria ( cbn ) , all nigerian banks are required to have a common financial year end of december 31 with effect from december 2009 . consequently , fidelity bank has adjusted its financial year end to december 31 .\nfirst registrars nigeria limited of plot 2 , abebe village road , iganmu , p . m . b . 12692 , marina , lagos state , nigeria .\nwith online banking , you can easily and quickly transfer funds to any account within fidelity , to other banks in nigeria or outside nigeria . you can conveniently buy airtime , pay bills , hotel , airline tickets e . t . c\nsacked drivers\u200b \u200bof fidelity bank\u200b \u200bare set for another round of protest at the company\u2019s \u200b\u200bheadquarters on victoria island , lagos\u200b . \u200b\nfirst registrars nigeria limited plot 2 , abebe village road , iganmu , lagos .\nthis is the 2 - letter country code associated with nigeria ( ng ) .\nthe role of co - operative societies towards development of rural communities in nigeria .\nmr . ogan was appointed to the board of coronation merchant bank on 21 july , 2017 and his appointment was approved by the central bank of nigeria on 1 november 2017 .\n, commercial and consumer banking clientele . for this purpose , the bank is leveraging its pedigree in investment banking ( fidelity was a\nother financial institution with stock price appreciation includes skye bank plc , united bank for africa plc , access bank plc and stanbic ibtc holdings plc .\nms . fayokun was appointed to the board of coronation merchant bank on 30 may , 2017 and her appointment was approved by the central bank of nigeria on 1 november , 2017 .\nin his reaction to the \u200bfresh \u200bthreat \u200bof protested , fidelity bank plc denied that it sacked some of its drivers without adequate compensation .\nokonkwo , who was represented by the regional bank head , north - east region , fidelity bank plc , dr . musa tarimbuka noted that the bank takes great pride in entrenching the culture of true and responsible citizenship among its staff .\nhe is a member of nigeria institute of management . he is a member of the association of chartered certified accountants uk and associate member of institute of chartered accountant of nigeria .\nfor fidelity token app : download \u201cfidelity token\u201d from your mobile stores and activate using your online banking credentials ( available in android , iphones and blackberry10 ) . for hard token : kindly visit a fidelity bank branch in your location or send an e - mail to true . serve @ urltoken to make a request .\nplease note that you can report any unethical activity / breach of the central bank of nigeria ' s code of corporate governance by the bank or any of its officers . please find details below\nfidelity bank currently has an extensive branch network of 239 office branches , 751 atm machines and 3 , 861 pos . with presence across all the major cities in nigeria and in all the state capitals , the bank remains financially sound with a robust balance sheet and sound capital ratios .\nextended loan to accion microfinance bank ( accion mfb ) loan of ngn500 million to drive and promote the development of the microfinance sector in nigeria .\nthe central bank of nigeria ( cbn ) had pegged required number of banking and payment facility at 60 , 000 units for effective financial inclusion .\nfidelity has two joint independent auditors , messrs ernst & young and messrs parnell kerr forster .\nfidelity bank cards provide you with ease of universal acceptance that the high paced lifestyle of today requires . choose the one that\u2019s right for you .\nfidelity bank plc yesterday announced the appointment of mr ernest ebi as a non - executive director and chairman - designate of the board of directors .\nhe noted that fidelity bank strives to reinforce robust , healthy community relations by identifying with host communities in activities that are most relevant to them .\nbefore joining the bank seye was the managing solicitor at henley , crankshaw solicitors between 2004 - 2012 . prior to that he was the chief legal officer / company secretary from 2001 - 2004 at econet wireless nigeria limited ( now airtel nigeria ) and before that was the general counsel / head compliance at citibank nigeria from 1991 - 2001 .\nno . 12 ado - owo road , alagbaka area , akure , ondo state , nigeria .\nwhy is p & g ; shutting down u . s . $ 300 million nigeria factory ?\nyou may pay for your emirates booking at any of the citibank branches listed below or at any first bank or access bank branch . you may locate your nearest first bank branch , or your nearest access bank branch .\nvisit a fidelity bank branch in your location or send an e - mail to true . serve @ fidelitybank . ng . to make a request .\nsimply tap the fidelity logo again and your keypad will enable you type anywhere on your phone .\nnow fidelity bank plc told us that it will take extra 45 days before they will respond to us . that will make it more than 66 days .\nwema bank has 270 atms , while unity bank , 311 atms . diamond bank , the strongest tier - ii bank has 1 , 054 active atms , with over 15 , 092 pos , the highest in the banking industry .\njoint lead manager for federal republic of nigeria us $ 1 . 5 billion eurobond under its global mtn\nthe board also approved the appointment of mr charles chidebe umolu and mr kings akuma as non - executive directors of the bank . these appointments are subject to the approval of the central bank of nigeria ( cbn ) .\nfidelity place , 2 kofo abayomi street , victoria island , p . o box 72439 , victoria island\n\u201cgiving is a culture at fidelity bank and we will continue to encourage this . under the fhhp initiative , the bank matches 100 per cent whatever amount that is contributed by staff to fund csr projects of their choices .\ngov . peter obi is leaving no stone upturned to protect free funds from anambra for his bank ; fidelity\u2026\u2026 and his deftly move is already jeopardizing the future of the bank . younewsng learnt , customers are planning to withdraw funds for fear of the future . this is not the best of times for reginald ihejiahi , ceo / md of fidelity bank plc to manage the . . .\nhe was also a general manager in united bank for africa ( uba ) and had been the general manager & chief executive of newdevco finance services company limited before his appointment to the board of fidelity bank in april 2012 .\n2 , kofo abayomi street , eti - osa ( 7 , 814 . 52 mi ) lagos , nigeria 234090\nhe is a member , institute of directors of nigeria which is an affiliate of institute of directors united kingdom .\ntax administration in nigeria : challenges and prospects , a case study of lagos state board of intern . . .\nthis study basically seeks to examine the impact of corporate social responsibility on bank performance . this study is limited in scope to the banking industry in nigeria from 2003 to 2013 .\nwhile welcoming the new directors , the md / coo managing director / chief executive officer , fidelity bank plc , nnamdi okonkwo , said that their appointments are expected to contribute significantly to the new phase of the bank ' s growth trajectory .\na token is a \u2018secured\u2019 high level authentication used to validate a user for transactions on fidelity online banking . there are two types , fidelity token app ( download from store ) and a hard token ( physical device ) .\nfollowing the resumption of the managing director of fidelity bank plc , mr . nnamdi okonkwo today , alhaji mohammed lawal balarabe who held fort in okonkwo\u2019s absence , has been appointed as the deputy managing director of the bank , subject to regulatory approval .\nscanned documents to them and still fidelity bank plc are not pushed to even respond to us . they only talk to us when we call or chat to ask them about it .\nin the tier - ii banks category , wema bank plc followed by unity bank plc had the lowest atms deployed across the country .\nhitherto , the nigeria inter - bank settlement scheme ( nibss ) report revealed that 17 , 594 atms are deployed by commercial banks operating in the country as at first quarter of 2017 .\nafter the merger of the three banks , the share capital of fsb international and manny bank were cancelled and both banks dissolved without being wound up . in addition , the existing shares of fsb and manny bank were exchanged for fidelity bank plc shares in the ratio proposed in the scheme of merger between the three banks .\nprior to his appointment as chairman of the calvary group , he was the head , corporate bank pharmaceutical group at guaranty trust bank plc .\nwe should put things in their proper perspective in order to tackle them headlong . nigeria should stop apportioning blam . . .\nan otp is a transaction password that can be used once under a very short time window for fidelity internet banking transactions .\ncommenting on the bank\u2019s stock performance , chief executive officer , diamond bank , uzoma dozie stated that despite the economic headwind , the bank would remain resilient and sustain the positive growth throughout the two remaining business quarters .\nrc 103022 copyright 2018 fidelity bank plc . an authorised financial services and credit provider . website terms & conditions | disclaimer , privacy & security | access to information | language policy | regulations & compliance\nthe managing director / chief executive officer , fidelity bank plc , nnamdi okonkwo , said the gesture is strategically aimed at building the capacity of students , particularly on the use of modern ict tools .\n. fidelity staff are also respected in the nigerian banking industry for the quality of training they receive on the job , as well as in good business schools both in nigeria and overseas . the management is particular about the quality of people that join the system . to qualify as a member of team fidelity , a candidate is expected to possess three vital statistics , with the acronym\n1 . tap on the fidelity bank icon on your keyboard 2 . select \u201csend cash\u201d option 3 . input your online banking password 4 . select beneficiary bank and saved beneficiary 5 . input amount to be transferred 6 . input your pin or token 7 . send to beneficiary\nthe project , done under the fidelity helping hands programme ( fhhp ) , one of the bank\u2019s corporate social responsibility ( csr ) vehicles , its staffers of abuja 1 bank financed the purchase of 10 brand new computers and provided 10 years unlimited internet access to the school .\ncustomers : we promise our customers an excellent banking experience at fidelity : excellent products , excellent service , and an excellent environment .\nfidelity bank plc has equipped the information communications technology ( ict ) centre of government secondary school , mabushi , abuja , as part of its long - standing commitment to support communities where it does business .\nat fidelity bank , we believe that organisations and the societies in which they do business are in a symbiotic relationship . this is why we have taken corporate social responsibility ( csr ) as a core of our existence right from the inception of the bank over two decades ago .\nfidelity bank also enjoys the respect and partnership of a network of off - shore institutions with which it has correspondent banking , confirmation lines , credit and other relationships . these include , anz london , afreximbank , cairo , egypt , absa south africa , commerce bank , frankfurt , citibank , n . a . london and new york , fbn bank , uk ltd , scb , london , us exim bank , usaid , etc .\noversee the business segment in the local market ( nigeria ) and across west africa . full p & l ; responsibility for consumer banking in nigeria , ghana , gambia and sierra leone . functional areas of responsibility include operational risk , marketing , business finance and operations .\nfor individuals self - enrolment simply download the fidleity online app or visit urltoken ; for corporates , download the request form from urltoken complete the form and submit at the nearest fidelity bank branch for rapid processing .\nof fidelity bank plc new lagos road branch to allow him handle his account as the account officer and assured him that no such fraud will be done to his account as it was recorded by other banks .\ngreen gardens and parks for fidelity bank , green gardens and parks as well as creative and visual arts appears to be its area of emphasis . this much could be seen in the number of green parks the bank nurtures and maintains across the country in partnership with the various state governments .\nfidelity is also respected for its investment in the environment where it has championed the beautification of many public places in the various parts of nigeria as well as its unique csr model that seeks to involve the entire workforce in service to the communities in which they do business .\nthis report extracts all available information about fidelity bank plc from emis ' database of company information . the table of contents on the right indicates the categories of information that will be included in your report upon purchase .\ndescribing chief eze as an honourable member of the fidelity family , okonkwo praised him for working assiduously to fulfil the aspirations of the founding fathers of the bank and wished the former well in all his future endeavours .\nfidelity bank enjoys the respect and partnership of a network of global institutions with which it has correspondent banking , confirmation line , credit and other relationships . these include , anz london ; afr - eximbank , cairo , egypt ; absa south africa ; commerce bank , frankfurt ; citibank , n . a . london and new york ; fbn bank , uk ltd ; scb , london ; hsbc ; us ex - im bank ; usaid ; etc .\nthe main objective of this research work is to examine the impact of corporate social responsibility on bank performance , a case study of some selected commercial banks in nigeria . the specific objectives of this study therefore , are :\nabstract this project work is carried out to examine the contribution of micro finance banks to the development of small and medium scale enterprises in nigeria . the brass micro finance bank is used a . . . continue reading \u00bb\nbank for 11years ) and its structures and service offerings for a retail populace .\nsome of the notable capital market mandates he has been involved with include access bank plc rights issue ; gombe and lagos state government supplementary shelf prospectus ; wapic insurance global depository receipt ; and the access bank plc / international bank plc merger .\nthe charity @ work program is a colleague engagement programme that seeks to galvanize all fidelity bank staff on a cause and then pool our expertise and resources to impact the communities within which we have a presence & relationships .\ncallistus joined standard chartered bank nigeria as one of its pioneer staff and has over 12 years\u2019 banking experience . he was the head of wholesale banking operations before taking up this role in july 2007 . he has previously worked with kpmg professional services ( formerly arthur andersen & co ) and gt bank plc .\n\u200ba statement signed by its divisional head , brand & communications , mr . charles aigbe , \u200breads : \u200b \u201cour attention has been drawn to the planned picketing of fidelity bank over the alleged sacking of drivers without adequate compensation\u200b\u201d . \u200b\nnimses is launching in nigeria . the app is not just another icon for your screen . this is a wallet full of every minute . . .\n67 , hamman ruwa way , ( beside zenith bank ) , jalingo , taraba .\nzenith bank plc , ecobank transactional incorporated plc , and guaranty trust bank plc ( gtbank ) lead 13 others to emerge as best performing stocks in the banking sector in july .\nwith 1 , 564 atms in 2016 , access bank is placed in the third position , followed by zenith bank plc that has 1 , 395 operational atms across the country .\nplease request the service via our contact centre , fidelity trueserve : email : true . serve @ urltoken telephone : 01 - 4485252 ; whatsapp : + 2349030005252\nmr . ettah is the group managing director / chief executive officer of uac of nigeria plc . ( uacn ) and is chairman of the following publicly quoted companies : uac property development company plc ( updc ) , chemical & allied products plc ( cap ) , portland paints & products nigeria plc and livestock feeds plc .\ncorporate social responsibility ( csr ) \u00e2 is fast assuming a life of its own\u00e2 \u00e2 within corporate nigeria and most organization are approaching it the best way possible .\nbanking got even smarter with fidelity flashkey . it doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re chatting on any im app , sending a mail , or just browsing on your phone ; you can bank in a flash without having to log into your online banking app . simply activate fidelity flashkey as once , and start banking while using loads of other apps on your phone \u2013 no interruptions , no noise , just real banking !\nsome of his numerous achievements include an appointment as the first vice president of the nigeria employers ' consultative association ( neca ) , as well as vice president ( multinationals ) of manufacturers association of nigeria ( man ) . in addition , he is a council member of the lagos chamber of commerce & industry ( lcci ) .\nmr charles chidebe umolu , presently a managing consultant with corimol nigeria ltd and a chief executive with corimol consulting ltd , has over 18 years cognate experience in banking .\naccording to fidelity bank , last week was the turn of a community in north - eastern part of the country to benefit from the philanthropy initiative , when its staff donated hospital equipment and renovated the maternity and child welfare clinic in kofaran , bauchi state .\nthis follows the retirement of the erstwhile chairman of the bank , chief ( dr ) christopher ezeh , who , after over 11 years of meritorious service to the bank has retired , having attained the retirement age for non - executive directors in line with the bank ' s policy .\none of them , mr samuel ayuwa , \u200b \u200bsaid , \u201dsince fidelity bank does not want us again , we want the management to pay our benefits\u201d\u200b . \u200b \u200b\u201d\u200bsome of us have worked for more than five years . it is our right to get our money\u200b\u201d\u200b\nput your facebook performance into context and find out who ' s strategy is working best . just add your page and get a free social media report that compares you to fidelity bank plc . download the sample report or learn more about our facebook benchmarking tool .\ncorporate social responsibility is at the core of our existence right from the inception of the bank .\nhis achievements include participating in quasi - equity for access bank via long term convertible debenture , which is the first of such investment in a nigerian bank by a development finance institution . he also participated in promoting gender empowerment at access bank , by raising funds from the international finance corporation .\ndiran previously worked in leadbank plc as head corporate affairs and citibank nigeria as head , public affairs for the west african cluster . diran has over 13 years\u2019 banking experience .\nsays 774 local government councils moribund country caught in demographic , religious catch - 22 bayo akinloye nigeria has been described as a kleptocracy of ethno - religious and political . . .\nheritage bank to boost smes growth via the next titan season - 5 kick - of . . .\nfidelity bank has consistently paid dividends in the last 11 years , even in the most turbulent time in the nigerian banking industry . in the last 5 years , dividends have moved within the band of + or \u2013 20 . 0 % of 17 . 5 kobo per share .\nfidelity bank is diversely owned . the current authorized share capital of the bank is ngn16 , 000 , 000 , 000 . 00 ( sixteen billion naira ) , divided into 32 , 000 , 000 , 000 ( thirty two billion ) ordinary shares with a nominal value of 50 kobo each . its paid - up share capital currently stands at ngn14 , 481 , 292 , 846 .\non this page you will find detailed information on bic code fidtngla for fidelity bank plc . this swift code follows the same general structure as mentioned in the next section . for a detailed breakdown analysis of bic code fidtnglaxxx , scroll towards the bottom of the page for specific details .\nunification of exchange rates between the official and inter - bank markets and resolution of the multiple currency problems .\nthe bank atm transaction count hit 58 million in 2016 , with over n1 billion income earned in 2016 .\na survey conducted in nigeria in 2008 by a development finance organization , the enhancing financial innovation and access revealed that about 53 . 0 % of adults were excluded from financial services . the global pursuit of financial inclusion as a vehicle for economic development had a positive effect in nigeria as the exclusion rate reduced from 53 . 0 % in 2008 to 46 . 3 % in 2010 .\nin nigeria , the deluge of infrastructural decay , mass poverty and social disorientation left behind by years of military dictatorship offers viable options for public conscious organizations to demonstrate their connectedness to the people .\nbank : is a financial intermediary that accepts deposits and channels those deposits into lending activities , either directly by loaning or indirectly through capital markets . a bank links customers that have capital deficits and customers with capital surpluses .\nthe cost of setting up and maintaining the gardens is enormous . but the bank obviously thinks of the benefit of the gardens in terms of goodwill and has no real financial value . the bank\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s partnership with the nigerian conservation foundation ( ncf ) was also forged with no less weighty motive . over the years , fidelity bank has been one of the few nigerian banks partnering ncf to draw attention to environmental issues .\nmr . atta has experience serving on the boards of various companies , including wapic insurance plc , access investment & securities limited , inter foods limited , workwell engineering & tractor nigeria limited and supertex , amongst others . he has also been appointed onto various committees by the federal government of nigeria to help coordinate systems for monitoring oil & gas supplies to industries and to instil transparency in the sector .\nfinancial solutions for your retail banking needs , including bank accounts , home loans , payment cards and personal loans .\nclick here to register and your bank account will be credited with 4 times the amount you invested within 48hrs .\nthe fidelity international creative writing workshop has also been another first from fidelity bank . this literary workshop has hosted the award - winning writers like chimamanda adichie , tsitsi dangaremba , helon habila and several other respected authors in and outside africa . it is worthy of note that some other organisations who have had to marvel at the successes we have recorded in this area have also copied same . we believe that this is a very good way of encouraging our youth to imbibe the culture of reading and creative writing .\nin the tier - one bank category , guaranty trust bank plc ( gtbank ) has the lowest atm . according to the information , first bank\u2019s total value of cash dispensed by atms in 2016 to both customers and other banks\u2019 customers was n2 . 6trillion , an increase of 23 per cent growth from n2 . 1 trillion dispensed in 2015 .\noghogho has over 27 years\u2019 experience spanning investment banking , wealth management , asset management and corporate banking across top tier corporates in nigeria . as the managing director of coronation trustees limited \u2013 a subsidiary of coronation merchant bank , oghogho is responsible for the development of innovative trust products and ensuring the protection of client\u2019s assets .\nmr . dabiri\u2019s career spanned over three decades , during which he worked at various financial institutions such as prime merchant bank , continental merchant bank , and fountain trust merchant bank ltd . he served in various leadership positions over the course of his career , and eventually became the first gmd / ceo of sterling bank from january 2006 to february 2008 , until he retired from banking . since retirement , he has been involved in several businesses in various economic sectors .\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 .\naccording to him , the renovation of the ict centre is in fulfillment of the objectives of the fidelity csr practice , which rests on a tripod : the environment , education and health / social welfare .\nthis unique swift code directory provides businesses and individuals with an easy way to avoid bank transfer and money transfer mistakes .\nhe has an mba from warwick business school and is a fellow of the institute of chartered accountants of nigeria ( ican ) , as well as an associate certified anti - money laundering specialist ( acams ) .\nfidelity place , 2 , kofo abayomi street , p . o . box 72439 , victoria island , lagos . tel : + 234 1 4485252 , 2700530 \u2013 3 email : info @ urltoken website : urltoken\nmr . folawiyo is the managing director of the yinka folawiyo group \u2013 an organisation with interests in energy , agriculture , shipping , real estate and engineering \u2013 as well as a director at mtn nigeria communications ltd .\nthe bank\u2019s composite risk rating is sound and does not preclude it from paying more than 30 % of its net profit .\nthe workers , who carried placards and chanted solidarity songs , said\u200b \u200bthe bank neglected them\u200b \u200bsince they were\u200b \u200bretrenched in february .\nanybody who has already responded to one of these letters should contact their local police fraud unit and their bank without delay .\n\u201cthis project was funded by the combined contributions of individual staff members of bauchimain branch and the bank , \u201d he added .\nthis particular effort has become an important item on the global literary calendar . young and aspiring writers across nigeria eagerly look forward to that time of the year when the opportunity to compare notes with their contemporaries presents itself .\nokonkwo expressed his gratitude for chief ( dr ) eze ' s immense contributions to the overall growth and development of the bank .\nthe article on this topic ( credit management and issues of bad debts in commercial banks in nigeria ) is an extract from literature review of the project material . the complete project work would be ma . . . continue reading \u00bb\n\u201cwe play a leading role by identifying and seeking viable solutions to the problems of the society like youth empowerment , especially those in our immediate operational environment\u201d , okonkwo who was represented by the regional bank head , abuja 1 regional bank , hassan imam , said .\nunder the theme \u201cbuilding lives through finance\u201d , fidelity\u2019s csr work is being led by our director for financial inclusion and csr , dr . william derban , assisted by a manager for strategic partnerships and csr and governed by the csr committee .\nthe bank has a diverse shareholder base and currently has over 400 , 000 shareholders comprising nigerian citizens and corporations as well as foreign investors . the bank continues to receive significant support for its policy objectives from its shareholders , who also support its capital raising and business development efforts .\nciti has donated more than us $ 1 . 29 million to support various idp projects that are run by the international rescue committee , united nations office for the coordination of humanitarian affairs ( un - ocha and junior achievement nigeria ( jan ) .\nmr . sanusi holds a first - class degree in accounting from the university of lagos , where he was the best graduating student in the faculty of business administration . he has an mba with majors in private equity and venture capital from the wharton school , university of pennsylvania . he is a chartered financial analyst ( cfa ) charter holder , a fellow of the institute of chartered accountants of nigeria ( fca ) and an associate member of the chartered institute of taxation of nigeria ( acti ) .\nrrow you can be a victim and someone will ignore you . liberate nigeria today from evil bankers who can ' t work hard to create revenue rather than steal from innocent hard working nigerian who have worked hard to make the nation and continent proud .\nto his greatest surprise mr ese was denied access to his account and all avenue to gain access has been denied . the bank have been threatenin\nchief executive officer of diamond bank , mr . uzoma dozie , said the bank will continue to improve on mobile banking and atm transactions as concerted efforts are being made to move more people to digital channels . \u201cthis has positive implications for cost and non - interest revenues\u201d , he said .\none of his notable achievements include the transformation of adh from a failing discount house to a merchant bank ( coronation merchant bank group ) with an a rating . he was also an independent non - executive director on the board of shelter afrique in nairobi , kenya between 2012 and 2013 .\nmr umolu served on the board of various organisations as an executive director and a non - executive director . he currently serves on the board of profound securities ltd - a subsidiary of the nigerian social insurance trust fund ( nsitf ) . he was the managing director / ceo of comet merchant bank ltd ( 1995 - 1997 ) , a position he held until he resigned to join corimol nigeria ltd .\nmanage the financial & management accounting function of the bank in accordance with ifrs , nigerian gaap and all the scb group accounting policies and other regulatory guidelines . provide all the management information systems reports required to support decision making processes ensure that the bank\u2019s balance sheet is managed to maximise returns on capital\nthe bank pointed out that even though it had no contractual obligations , it considered the good relationship with fsl and the number of years of service of the affected drivers and magnanimously decided to make ex - gratis payment to the drivers , a reasonable amount for each year of service provided to the bank .\nfidelity bank plc , one of the country\u2019s most capitalised financial institutions , on thursday said its gross earnings for the period ended december 31 , 2015 grew to n146 . 9 billion from n136 . 1 billion recorded in 2014 financial year ( fy ) . in the same vein , it promised shareholders n4 . 6 billion as dividend payout , thus maintaining a tradition of consistent dividend pay - out for the past . . .\nmrs . okoya is currently an associate director and group head of corporate banking division at coronation merchant bank ( formerly , associated discount house ltd . ) .\n1 . to be simple and focused on solving social issues 2 . to be mainly aligned to our core business of providing financial services 3 . to involve colleagues ( i . e . fidelity staff ) 4 . be differentiated from sponsorships 5 . be innovative and involve partnerships\na statement from the bank yesterday confirmed okonkwo\u2019s reinstatement , adding that balarabe is an erudite banker with over 24 years\u2019 experience in corporate , commercial and retail banking .\nhis achievements include an appointment as honorary consul of barbados in lagos , nigeria , a position he holds to this day , and the receipt of the african business leadership award in 2010 . he is a member of the bar association of england and wales , and the nigerian bar association .\nmrs . utuk was enrolled as a solicitor and advocate of the supreme court of nigeria in 1998 . she is a member of the business law section of the nigerian bar association , the commonwealth lawyers association , and an affiliate member of the chartered institute of personnel management in the uk .\n1 . download / update fidelity online banking app 2 . log into online banking app with your username and password 3 . go to settings & select \u201cactivate flashkey\u201d 4 . enable / set flashkey as default keyboard 5 . enter / save online banking username 6 . flashkey setup is completed\na wrong token response / login password has been used . get in touch with the bank ( true . serve @ fidelitybank . ng ) to unlock your profile .\nzenith bank on the other hand , has a market capitalisation of n772 . 8 billion while eti has n302 . 8 billion in market capitalisation in july 2017 . ironically , investors on the nigerian stock exchange ( nse ) continued to buy stock prices of these financial institutions over speculation of proposed interim dividend , zenith bank and gtbank specifically .\nciti has offered dcc services to clients in nigeria since 2008 . dcc plays an integral role in the capital markets by providing clearing and settlement services for the trading and investing activities of our local clients as well as offering domestic market sub - 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economic developmental projects funded / co - funded by donor partners .\nin recent decades , as societies in nigeria have become more prosperous , better educated and more articulated , increasing attention has focused on the social responsibility of business firms , because business firms are allowed to flourish within society and to make use of various natural and human resources available as well as public services .\nat citi nigeria , we are committed to the needs of the communities in which we operate . by driving sustainability through corporate citizenship , we have developed an environmental and social risk management ( esrm ) policy that includes categorization requirements , environmental due diligence , elevated review and approval requirements for the following transaction types :\nthe bank has a formal insider trading policy that prohibits all \u201cinsiders\u201d and their \u201cconnected persons\u201d ( as defined in the policy ) from dealing in the company\u2019s securities at certain times .\nhe is responsible for the development of marketing and sales strategies , as well as products and services for the division ; originating and managing the bank\u2019s relationships within the corporate market .\nms . fayokun is a council member of the nigerian bar association section on business law , was a director of the association of issuing houses of nigeria , a former treasurer of the capital markets solicitors\u2019 association and played a key role in the establishment of the nigerian association of securities dealers ( nasd ) otc market .\nthe stock price of skye bank added 13 per cent or n0 . 08 to close at n0 . 68 while united bank for africa rose by 10 . 7 per cent or n0 . 94 to close in july at n9 . 70 from n8 . 76 it opened . access bank stock\u2019s price added 8 . 1per cent or n0 . 75 to close at n10 . 05 per share . furthermore , the stock price of stanbic ibtc holdings increased by 8 . 8 per cent or n2 . 90 to close july at n35 . 90 .\nthe mtn foundation has been remarkable in with its schoolsconnect and universitiesconnect which has made inroads in the nation\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s education system . the united bank for africa , uba , foundation has also shown that what the telecoms sector can do , could well be handled by a financial institution . zenith bank sets apart a percentage of its profit every year to take care of crs activities .\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 .\nunited bank for africa is serving over 14million customers , through 1 , 000 branches and customer touch points , 1 , 750 atms and 13 , 500 point of sales ( pos ) .\nmanagement of all wb client relationships and country sales processes for all global markets and transaction banking products . joint overall responsibility with the head , financial markets for the country wholesale bank strategic plan .\nas the head of coronation capital markets division of coronation merchant bank , mr . aig - imoukhuede is responsible for the bank\u2019s businesses in investment banking , brokerage , asset management and trust services . he leads the team in the development and execution of business strategies ; in the review of regulatory frameworks ; and in ascertaining compliance with established rules and regulations by the capital markets entities under supervision .\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 .\n\u201cthis payment , made in good faith is now being exploited by the drivers to make additional and unreasonable demands for more , with the threat to picket the bank and disrupt services to its teeming customers . \u201d\nmr . jimoh is a hands - on leader who has held the position of managing director / chief executive officer at coronation merchant bank since april 2011 , beginning at associated discount house limited ( adhl ) .\nas a bank , we are fortunate to have employees who are actively engaged in all our csr activities . this commitment has in no small measure impacted positively on our host communities and the society at large .\n\u2022 invalid user id or password \u2013 you can use the \u2018forgot your password ? \u2019 link on the online banking home page urltoken or mobile app . clicking on this link will have your password sent to your registered e - mail address . kindly ensure that your login details are not compromised and are kept secret at all times . \u2022 i am logged in but cannot make transfers \u2013 kindly contact your account officer , e - mail true . serve @ urltoken or walk into the nearest fidelity bank branch and ask to be enabled to make transfers and request for a token .\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 ) .\nmrs . sorae is a fixed income expert with experience in fixed income trading , portfolio management , and operational management . as the group head of securities dealing at coronation merchant bank since august 2015 , mrs . sorae\u2019s responsibilities include ensuring and managing the solvency of the bank , market and liquidity risks , profitable investments , and facilitating the development and implementation of activities to contribute to the business\u2019s market share , annual revenue and growth targets .\nmr . adekoya is an experienced banker whose core banking experience has covered financial and business advisory , wealth management , corporate finance , and credit and marketing . as the group head of corporate banking at coronation merchant bank ,\nfrom mere corporate tokenism ; donation of foodstuff , groceries and cash to orphanages and homes , nigerians are increasingly becoming familiar with the true concept of csr . now more than ever before , corporate nigeria is devoting so much time and resources to this time - tested business philosophy that almost every notable organization in the country now has a csr focus , no matter how hazy in some cases .\nthe results are released to the public by : i . distribution on the floor of the nigerian stock exchange ii . publication in at least two national dailies iii . circulation to all registered shareholders iv . publication on the bank\u2019s website\nas the group head of enterprise management at coronation merchant bank , mrs . aiwerioghene\u2019s core focus is on developing her knowledge and potential in human resources , process redesign , business effectiveness , strategy articulation , and corporate communications and branding .\nwe continue to applaud the efforts of our non - profit partners like junior achievement , technoserve , leap africa , united states african development foundation who , alongside citi , continue to promote economic progress and improve the lives of people in low - income communities around nigeria . our combined efforts have seen an increase in financial inclusion , job opportunities for the youth and innovative approaches to building an economically vibrant nation ."]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "kazmunaygas", "paragraphs": ["moody ' s affirms the ratings of the kazmunaygas group of companies , stabilises outlook .\n- at present , kazmunaygas jsc is carrying out projects to rebuild and modernise domestic refineries .\nitaly ' s eni signs deal with kazmunaygas to jointly explore an offshore oilfield in kazakhstan .\nkazmunaigas announced agreements reached with the jsc national company kazmunaygas to acquire four hydrocarbon exploration contracts .\njsc nc \u201ckazmunaygas\u201d and kmg finance sub b . v . announce results of meetings and tender offers\ncompany \u201ckazmunaygas\u201d is the kazakhstan national petroleum corporation that is operated in oil & gas exploration and production , refinery and transportation . having big assets \u201ckazmunaygas\u201d company created joint ventures with many known petroleum companies in the world .\njsc nc\nkazmunaygas\nis reporting about due redemption of eurobonds in the amount of usd 1 . 6 billion\n- the main value for any company is its employees . what measures do kazmunaygas undertake to develop human capital ?\nthe romanian government says in a press statement that also attending the meeting were executives of the corporation ' s kazmunaygas international branch and of china energy company ltd . ( cefc ) , the future main shareholder in kazmunaygas international .\nthe release also says the kazmunaygas international execs unveiled the development plans of the company in romania and the region .\neni and kazmunaygas enter into an agreement to jointly explore the isatay block in the north caspian sea , kazakhstan .\nmap and location directory : the gas station kazmunaygas at the address : kazakhstan out of 311600 places . you can download\nstatoil and kazmunaygas have signed the heads of agreement ( hoa ) on the abay block in the kazakhstani sector . . .\nkazmunaigas exploration production jsc is a subsidiary of national company kazmunaygas jsc which holds 58 % of the total number of shares .\nkazmunaygas , kazmunaigas exploration and production and bg signed an agreement in kazakhstan to cooperate in exploring a range of upstream opportunities in the region .\nthe perimeter of the transformation includes the following subsidiaries and associated companies : \u201ckazmunaygas\u201d exploration production\u201d jsc , \u00abkaztransoil\u00bb jsc , \u00abkaztransgas\u00bb jsc , \u201ckazmunaygas \u2013 refining and marketing\u201d jsc , \u201cnmsc \u201ckazmortransflot\u201d llp , \u201caktaunefteservis\nllp ,\nresearch institute of mining and drilling technologies\nkazmunaygas\nand others . the practical implementation of the transformation entrusted with the\nkmg global solutions\u201d company . its team includes the best specialists from the\nkazmunaygas\ngroup companies on the terms of complete distraction from the ongoing work and the experts with experience in large international oil and gas projects , including the transformation .\nkazmunaygas at kazakhstan - the gas station ' s address , phone number , hours , and website , gps : 48 . 131 , 82 . 937\nkazmunaygas implements projects both independently and together with its partners in areas such as exploration and production of hydrocarbons , refining and petrochemicals , oil and gas transportation and services .\nthe nc kazmunaygas is a vertically integrated oil & gas company that provides a full production cycle \u2013 from hydrocarbon exploration and extraction , its transportation and processing to offering specialized services .\nnational company\nkazmunaygas\nhas entered in transformation program in 2015 . the program is designed to improve business efficiency kmg group of companies and increase the value of the company .\npresidential decree of 20 february 2002 has established the national company kazmunaygas jsc by a merger of the kazakhoil national oil & gas company and the transportation of oil and gas national company .\nthe national company kazmunaygas ( kmg ) is a national operator for exploration , production , refining and transportation of hydrocarbons , representing the interests of the state in kazakhstan\u2019s oil and gas industry .\n- kazakhstan\u2019s main fields , especially the oil - bearing zones of the caspian sea , are almost completely explored . in which regions of the country will kazmunaygas be likely to carry out exploration ?\nwe believe that efficient human capital management in kazmunaygas can be achieved by creating a single human resources management system . it should be aimed at obtaining maximum profit and ensuring leadership in a competitive environment , based on economic incentives and social safeguards and promoting a harmonious combination of interests , both of the employer and the employee , and the development of their relations for the prosperity of nc kazmunaygas jsc .\npkop management is done on a parity basis by kazmunaygas national company represented by kazmunaigas - pm jsc and the chinese national petroleum corporation cnpc . the refinable raw materials are mainly kazakh oil from the kumkol field .\nthe kmg group comprises 220 companies . kazmunaygas holds more than a quarter of the market for oil and gas condensate production , as well as a leading position in petroleum refining , pipeline transportation of oil and natural gas in the country .\nfully - owned by kazmunaygas , kazmunaygas international operates in 11 countries , controlling romania ' s oil refineries petromidia navodari ( romania ' s largest such refinery ) and vega ploiesti ( romania ' s oldest operating refinery ) , as well as fuel distribution chains ( rompetrol ) in romania , bulgaria , moldova , georgia , france and spain . agerpres ( ro \u2014 author : madalina cerban , editor : claudia stanescu ; en \u2014 author : corneliu - aurelian colceriu , editor : adina panaitescu )\nat a meeting on monday at the government house with officials of kazakhstan ' s state - run oil and gas corporation kazmunaygas , prime minister sorin grindeanu reconfirmed his cabinet ' s openness to investment in romania , according to a government release sent to agerpres .\n- kazmunaygas supports social projects in accordance with the main priorities set by the sole shareholder , jsc national welfare fund \u201csamruk - kazyna\u201d , and within the available financial resources , which are very limited and depend on the financial results of the group over the year .\nin june of 2002 , gazprom and kazmunaygas set up kazrosgas on a parity basis and registered it in kazakhstan . the jv buys and markets natural gas and has it processed at russian gas refineries , among its other operations . kazrosgas is the operator of the imashevskoye deposit .\namong kazmunaygas\u2019s subsidiaries , kmg international n . v . , which owns the assets in romania , the atyrau refinery , pavlodar petrochemical plant , petrokazakhstan oil products ( shymkent refinery ) , kazmortransflot national maritime shipping company and others are also planned to be transferred to the competitive environment .\nalmaty , jan 11 ( interfax ) . kazmunaygas exploration production ( kmg ep ) produced 12 . 341 million tonnes of crude oil ( 250 , 000 barrels per day ) in 2011 , or 7 . 1 % less than in 2010 , the company said in a statement .\nmoscow . sept 14 ( interfax ) - a joint venture set up by gazprom ( rts : gazp ) and kazmunaygas , kazrosgas , is ready to being geological prospecting operations at the imashevskoye deposit , a gazprom press release issued after gazprom chief alexei miller met with his kazrosgas counterpart kairat boranbayev .\nthe jsc \u201cmangistaumunaigaz\u201d shares purchase deal is finished 25 th of november , 2009 . in connection with that the new shareholder of jsc \u201cmangistaumunaigaz\u201d is the company mangistau investments b . v . ( mibv ) established by companies \u201ckazmunaygas\u201d ( kmg ) and cnpc where 50 % of shares belong to kazakhstan content .\n- kioge has been a platform for international dialogue for over 20 years . what is the role of the event in the development of kazakhstan\u2019s oil and gas market ? in your opinion , how efficient is the participation of kazmunaygas in the event , taking into consideration that since kioge\u2019s launch kmg has been a constant partner of the event ?\ngeneral management of the expansion project is carried out by the consortium itself . however , control over fulfillment of specific types of work is distributed between the subsidiaries of transneft ( construction of facilities in russia ) , kazmunaygas ( construction of facilities in kazakhstan ) , and chevron ( spm installation , scada upgrade , and mt tank farm expansion ) .\nfor the first time , kazmunaygas has engaged independent auditors \u2013 gaffney , cline & associates \u2013 to assess the group\u2019s reserves , and the company has confirmed kmg\u2019s calculations . according to the assessment made by gaffney , cline & associates , the resource potential of the kazakh sector of the caspian sea is 2 . 37 billion tons of oil reserves , excluding the north caspian project .\n- kmg pays special attention to searching for highly qualified specialists , and to their continuing professional development and career advancement . all these principles are reflected in the human resources policy of nc kazmunaygas jsc . developed for 2011 to 2015 in accordance with the company\u2019s long - term strategy , this fundamental document presents the main focuses and approaches of personnel management to achieve kmg\u2019s mission and strategic goals .\nin view of the need to find , hire and retain key personnel , kazmunaygas is committed to providing its employees with a competitive wage and social support structure \u2013 a structure which makes it possible to attract the best professionals of the oil and gas industry and which has sufficient motivational effect to improve productivity , allowing an objective assessment of each employee\u2019s contribution to the overall goals of the company .\nkmg highly values its cooperation with foreign partners . participation in events such as the kazenergy forum and the astana economic forum only helps in establishing new contacts . the same applies to kioge , because the participation of kazmunaygas in the event always brings joint projects and memoranda for cooperation . it is noteworthy that kioge ensures dialogue between national and international partners at public and private levels . this format allows you to make specific decisions and reach specific agreements .\n- without a doubt , kazmunaygas will continue its longstanding cooperation with kioge , the kazakhstan international oil and gas conference and exhibition , through support of and direct participation in the event . after all , this event is a unique platform for dialogue which annually provides professionals and managers of leading international and domestic oil companies , international organisations , financial institutions , the diplomatic corps and the media with an opportunity to discuss the most acute issues in the fuel and energy sector .\nat the same time , exploration continues at the promising satpayev , makhambet , n block , zhambyl and bobek offshore blocks . most recently , nc kazmunaygas jsc and the korean consortium kc kazakh b . v . have reported the results of drilling the first exploration well at the zhambyl field to a depth of 2 , 200 metres . according to these results , two promising oil and gas sites were confirmed in middle jurassic sediments . a production test of these sites showed a flow to surface rate of 24 cubic metres per day on a 6 . 35 mm choke and 110 cubic metres per day on a 12 . 7 mm choke .\n09 . 07 . 2018 , 15 : 50 average weighted rate on july 9 , 2018 is 343 . 48 tenge for $ 1\nnews and other data on this web site are provided for information purposes only , and are not intended for republication or redistribution . republication or redistribution of interfax content , including by framing or similar means , is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of interfax .\nthe kazakh president has enforced a 20 - day state of emergency and an evening curfew in the town of zhanaozen . police arrested some 70 people over the violent uprising , which left at least 11 people dead and more than 80 injured .\nthe kazakh interior ministry has resorted to army units and armored vehicles to subdue the mass riots in the oil city zhanaozen . the troops to contain a thousand - strong riot were deployed from the army base in the neighboring city of aktau .\nmeanwhile in aktau another rally was taking place in support of the zhanaozen activists , according to unconfirmed reports .\nthere are conflicting reports on how the riots in the oil city zhanaozen in western kazakhstan started . general prosecutor askhat daulbaev said at an emergency media briefing that the violence was caused by a group armed with melee weapons , which attacked policemen , so that the officers had to fight back . the criminals , according to him , joint the crowd celebrating crowd marking country\u2019s independence day and ignited disorder . an on - site investigation headed by interior minister kalmukhadbet kasymov is underway .\ninitially the authorities seemed to be trying to conceal the fact of the violence , but kazakhstan\u2019s prosecutor general later admitted that according to preliminary data ten people had died in the zhanaozen unrest and many more wounded , including police officers .\neyewitnesses say that the police shot live rounds at the protesters to disperse the crowd . according to witness reports in russian - language blogs the death toll might be as high as 70 with more than 500 injured .\nthree buildings have been burnt down , including the offices of the town\u2019s administration , a branch of the ozenmuinagaz oil company and the nearby hotel aruana . protesters also burnt several cars and a police bus and reportedly looted nearby atms .\nthe electric power supply has been interrupted in zhanaozen and helicopters have been seen flying over the city , a local news site reports .\nthe authorities have cut off the cellular and internet networks in the city , so it is impossible to independently verify the figures or eyewitness reports . twitter and other social networks were also blocked as soon as the violence erupted .\nit\u2019s not yet clear if the riot has connection with a seven - month long protest of oil workers zhanaozen . hundreds of laid - off workers had been demonstrating in the city demanding that their former employer ozenmuinagaz paid them risk money . the action was supported by some of their former colleagues , including those working for another company , who wanted their salaries raised .\nsome reports say that the violence started because the protesters were disgusted with the planned celebration in the central square , where their camp had been since may , and tried to oust people setting up equipment there . this is confirmed by some videos on the internet and the interior minister also accuses the oil workers of being the main provocateurs of the riot . however organizers of the protest deny any connection with the looting and pillaging that followed .\ntatyana kuzmina , a local journalist , believes that there could be some outside forces trying to destabilize the situation in the country .\n\u201c it looks like this is being led from the outside , \u201d she told rt . \u201c this could be external forces , like other countries\u2019 intelligence or local forces who are interested in overthrowing the government and changing the regime . \u201d\n\u00adkazakhstan has been marking the 20th anniversary of its independence on friday , december 16 , and celebrations were planned throughout the country . according to the prosecutor general , some people in zhanaozen \u2013 mostly of young men \u2013 began to shout slogans and shortly afterwards started to damage property , beat up guards and set about causing large - scale riots .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\njapanese banks provide $ 297 . 5 million loan to atyrau oil refinery - the gazette of central asia\nhome > kazakhstan > japanese banks provide $ 297 . 5 million loan to atyrau oil refinery\natyrau ( kazinform ) a us $ 297 . 5 million loan agreement with the japan bank for international cooperation and the bank of tokyo mitsubishi ufj was signed in tokyo to construct a deep oil refining complex at the atyrau oil refinery in kazakhstan .\n\u201cthe project will increase the depth of the oil processing at the refinery by 2016 to 85 % . the volume of oil refining will reach 5 . 5 million tons per year , \u201d general director of the atyrau oil refinery talgat baytaziyev said .\nthis forum is moderated before publication : your contribution will only appear after being validated by an administrator .\n\u00a9 2011 - 2018 satrapia site map | log in | contact | rss 2 . 0\nsubscribing to eurasianet allows you to access more than 15 years of archived content . subscriptions are currently free of charge .\nemployees with kmg ep walk past oil tanks at a storage depot in western kazakhstan . ( photo : kmg ep )\nan industrial dispute in western kazakhstan that is dragging on into its sixth month is casting a shadow over the central asian state\u2019s all - important energy sector .\nthe strike began in may over a wage dispute . during the summer , it took a nasty turn when managers at two kmg ep - affiliated energy companies began summarily firing almost 2 , 000 workers for participating in the industrial action . with the disgruntled employees removed , kazmunaygaz then moved to declare the strike over .\nbut the complaints have not gone away , and a black cloud of controversy continues to envelop oil production in western kazakhstan .\nthe strike has caused \u201ccolossal damage\u201d to state coffers , said timur kulibayev , the head of the samruk - kazyna fund that oversees kazakhstan\u2019s state companies . kulibayev \u2013 who is president nursultan nazarbayev\u2019s son - in - law \u2013 told a round table on september 29 that strike - related losses to the state would approach 54 billion tenge ( $ 365 million ) this year . he also said kmg ep faced an annual loss of 40 billion tenge ( $ 270 million ) . in addition to shorting government coffers , the strike has caused pr damage , most notably when rock star sting cited the labor dispute as his reason for cancelling a concert - for - hire in astana .\namid growing concern over the economic impact of the labor action , nazarbayev\u2019s administration in astana is showing signs of wanting to broker a genuine compromise .\nthus far , kmg ep has been uncompromising over the key demand of higher take - home pay . the company insists that its employees are fairly compensated , noting that it has raised salaries six times since 2008 and that it offered strikers the chance to return to work .\nthe workers fired by kmg ep have not faded away . a large group has set up a tent city in the center of zhanaozen , a dusty town three hours\u2019 drive from the regional administrative center of aktau . from there , they have kept up their protest , demanding reinstatement and a review of salaries . they are also calling for the release of lawyer natalya sokolova , who was advising the strikers before her arrest . she was imprisoned in august for six years for \u201cinciting social enmity\u201d in a case that sparked international criticism and which was raised at the osce\u2019s annual human rights conference in september .\n\u201cit\u2019s really bad , really unpleasant . for over three months people haven\u2019t been receiving any money , \u201d sacked welder maksat kartmakambetov told urltoken in a recent interview in almaty . \u201cwe can\u2019t afford to buy things for the children . \u201d\nat the late - september samruk - kazyna roundtable , kulibayev offered an olive branch to the dismissed workers . \u201cthey are our people and we should work with them , \u201d he said . \u201cwe are not giving up on helping them find employment . \u201d\nkulibayev said alternative jobs on a railroad project had been proposed , but turned down . that offer was confirmed to urltoken by nurlibek nurgaliyev , a dismissed lathe operator . \u201cwe refused because we are demanding our own work , \u201d nurgaliyev explained .\nastana is eyeing the broader backdrop to the strikes , particularly zhanaozen\u2019s socioeconomic problems . its population more than doubled from 2000 to 2010 , reaching 125 , 000 , due to the oil boom and an influx of migrants . there are not enough jobs for all , and as zhanaozen\u2019s population swells , oil reserves are declining . remaining reserves are estimated at 150 million tons , according to zhanaozen mayor orak sarbopeyev \u2013 enough to last three more decades . a strategy is in place to diversify the town\u2019s economy \u2013 but inhabitants will rely on the energy sector for employment for the foreseeable future .\nthe dichotomy between the expectations of protestors occupying zhanaozen\u2019s central square \u2013 who consider themselves still to be company staff \u2013 and the stance of kmg ep \u2013 which considers them ex - employees \u2013 is perhaps the largest stumbling block to finding a compromise .\nso is astana ready to get actively involved in the effort to resolve the impasse ? observers can\u2019t be sure .\n\u201csince july [ dismissed workers ] have been hoping for precisely this - - that authorities will come [ in ] and that the employer will sit down at the negotiating table with them , \u201d galym ageleuov , a consultant with the almaty - based international bureau for human rights and rule of law , who recently returned from zhanaozen , told eurasianet . org . but ageleuov went on to note that \u201cauthorities have [ hitherto ] intervened only on the side of the employer . \u201d\nkmg aspires to conduct business according to the international standards , being socially responsible company and a good employer .\nkmg pays close attention to the public interests , showing overall support to the social and economic development of the regions , creating business - enabling environment , maintaining decent work conditions and people\u2019s wellbeing .\nthe main aim of the transformation is to increase business efficiency and , as a consequence , the increase in value of the company .\nefficiency enhancement of the economy of kazakhstan through the transfer of assets to the private investors committed to its development .\ndo you want to join kmg team ? company offers various job opportunities . if you are interested in kmg job offers , please upload your cv via urltoken . this website provides the information on available positions within the company . we are looking forward to receiving your cv .\nplease log in for full access to your permissions . password is case sensitive .\nwe brought you to this page based on your search query . if this isn ' t what you are looking for , you can continue to search results for\n\nthe maximum number of items you can export is 3 , 000 . please reduce your list by using the filtering tool to the left .\nmoody ' s assigns ( p ) baa3 to kmg nc ' s usd1 . 5 billion new bond\nthe rating history for this credit rating accurately reflects the current status of the ( sf ) indicator but , due to technical limitations , does not accurately reflect the ( sf ) indicator history . please visit the research tab to view the press release ( s ) announcing when the ( sf ) indicator was added or removed .\nfor credit ratings that are derived exclusively from an existing credit rating of a program , series , category / class of debt , support provider or primary rated entity , or that replace a previously assigned provisional rating at the same rating level , moody\u2019s publishes a rating announcement on that series , category / class of debt or program as a whole , on the support provider or primary rated entity , or on the provisional rating , but often does not publish a specific rating announcement on each subsequent bond or note for which the credit rating is derived from the existing credit rating . rating announcements are usually press releases classified as rating actions on www . moodys . com . please refer to the research tab on the issuer / entity page for the rating announcement .\n\u00a9 2018 moody ' s investors service , inc . , moody\u2019s analytics , inc . and / or their affiliates and licensors . all rights reserved .\nsamruk - kazyna hr team is pleased to welcome you on the registration page ! the registration process takes approximately 30 minutes to complete . thank you for your time and interest !\nhereby i agree that samruk - kazyna may use my personal data , as well as receive personal information from other public sources in order to assess my compliance with the vacant position , corporate culture , and for verification with our security service .\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 june 14 , 2018 in the network of gas stations\nkazmunaigas\ndiscounts for customers who purchase gasoline . . . . . .\nllp \u201ckazmunaigas onimderi\u201d , hereby , publicly announces that a robbery occurred on december 31 , 2017 at 21 : 57 . . . . . .\ntulemis shotanov was appointed first deputy - deputy director general for commercial issues at kazmunaigas . . . . . .\nstart - up operations at the advanced oil refining center have been . . .\non december 15 , 2017 , the atyrau oil refinery ( aor ) began the start - up operations at the advanced oil refining . . . . . .\nmany car enthusiasts in astana , who purchase fuel at kazmunaigas ( kmg ) fuel stations in the center of the old . . . . . .\non the eve of the independence day celebration , kazmunaigaz onimderi llp , held a contest for the best knowledge . . . . . .\nkmg ep was founded back in march 2004 by the merger of two hitherto joint stock companies , uzenmunaigas and embamunaigas .\nkmg ep\u2019s core production operations take place across 41 fields excluding acquisitions made from 2007 through 2011 . uzen is the largest field in the kmg ep portfolio , and has been in production since 1965 .\nthe volume of proved and probable reserves of the company\u2019s core assets ( umg and emg ) as at the end of 2011 was 226mt ( 1 . 7bn bbl ) . 2p reserves production ratio as at the end of 2011 was 29 years .\nkmg ep has a reliable access to the uzen \u2013 atyrau \u2013 samara ( uas ) pipeline , which is the main export outlet for the company\u2019s business , as well as to caspian pipeline consortium ( cpc ) which is the most profitable route for kmg ep . kmg ep exported 76 % of its output in 2011 .\ncrude oil is sold to kazmunaigas processing and marketing for further delivery of oil products to the domestic market .\nozenmunaigas stock company is a wholly - owned subsidiary of kazmunaigas exploration production jsc . the company has been transformed from a production branch into a stock company . proved plus probable (\n2p\n) reserves at uzen and karamandybas fields were 94 million tonnes as of 31 december 2016 .\nin 2016 ozenmunaigas produced 5 555 thousand tonnes ( 112 kbopd ) which is 1 % more than in 2015 .\nembamunaigas is a wholly - owned subsidiary of kazmunaigas exploration production jsc . the company has been transformed from a production branch into a stock company .\nembamunaigas has been developing such largest oilfields as balgimbayev ( zhaiykmunaigaz management ) ; west prorva ( zhilioymunaigaz ) ; zholamanov and kondybay ( kainarmunaigaz ) ; baishonas and dossor ( dossormunaigaz ) .\nembamunaigas produced 2 832 thousand tonnes ( 57kbopd ) in 2016 , which is 0 . 3 % more than in 2015 .\nural group limited ( ugl ) holds 100 % stake in ural oil and gas llp ( uog ) which owns the exploration license for fedorovskiy block in western kazakhstan , near uralsk city in close proximity to a number of large producing fields .\nin 2011 kmg ep closed the transaction to acquire a 50 % stake in ural group limited ( ugl ) from exploration venture limited ( evl ) .\nkmg ep paid us $ 149 . 1m for the 50 % stake in ugl , including us $ 61 . 3m for shares and us $ 87 . 8m of shareholder loans ( as of january 1 , 2010 ) .\nkarpovskiy severniy jsc is a subsoil use right holder under the contract for exploration of oil , gas and condensate at karpovskiy severniy contract area in the western kazakhstan region .\nthe karpovskiy severniy block is located at the outer edge of pre - caspian depression within tectonic elements of the karpovskiy high and pogodayevo - ostafiyevskiy downfold . the license area is 1 , 670 sqkm .\nkmg ep acquired 100 % stake in karpovskiy severniy ( re - incorporated as a llp on july 31 , 2012 ) in december 2011 for $ 59mn from llp gazmunaionim .\non july 2012 kazmunaigas exploration production jsc sold 49 % of shares in karpovskiy severniy jsc to mol hungarian oil and gas plc . ( \u201cmol\u201d ) .\non june 2017 kazmunaigas exploration production jsc acquired 49 % share in karpovskiy severniy llp from mol .\npetrokazakhstan inc . is a vertically integrated oil and gas group which is among top 5 oil companies in kazakhstan . petrokazakhstan scope of business includes exploration , field development , oil and gas production , and acquisition of oil fields , refining and selling of crude oil and oil products . in december 2009 kazmunaigas exploration production jsc acquired 33 percent stake in pki .\nin 2016 pki produced about 3 . 7 mmt ( 70 kbopd ) of crude oil .\nin december 2007 kazmunaigas exploration production jsc acquired 50 percent stake in ccel karazhanbasmunai .\nkarazhanbasmunai jsc explores heavy oil in the karazhanbas field , which is situated on buzachi peninsula , 230 km from aktau . the field was discovered in 1974 and it is the largest shallow field of high - viscosity oil on cis area , its exploitation is carried out by means of applying thermal methods .\nin 2016 karazhanbasmunai jsc produced approximately 2 . 1 mmt ( 39 kbopd ) of crude oil .\njv kazgermunai llp is one of the largest companies in kazakhstan oil producing sector . the company\u2019s activities include exploration , development , production and sales of hydrocarbons in akshabulak , nuraly and aksai oilfields in south turgai basin , kyzylorda oblast . in april 2007 kazmunaigas exploration production jsc acquired 50 percent stake in jv kazgermunai llp .\nin 2016 , kazgermunai produced 2 . 9 million tonnes ( 62 kbopd ) of crude oil .\nthe official start of the transformation of the group of companies jsc\nsamruk - kazyna\ngave the president of kazakhstan , nursultan nazarbayev at october 6 , 2014 . transformation program - a program of large - scale reformations of the fund and the activities of controlled portfolio companies .\nthe program covers three areas : increasing the value of the portfolio companies , changes in portfolio structure and approach to the management of the fund ' s investment activities , the redistribution of powers and responsibilities in the system of management of the fund and its portfolio companies . program implementation will require significant changes in most activities of the fund and its portfolio companies , as well as in the mechanisms of interaction with state agencies involved in the activities of the fund .\ntransformation - a complex system of actions , initiatives and processes that permeate the entire vertically integrated holding company , covering the processes from production to retail sale . emphasis is placed on improving the efficiency business processes , simplifying them , increasing the speed of decision making , the company adapt to the challenging market conditions .\nprivatization of state companies in kazakhstan , scheduled for 2016 - 2020 , will help to improve their profitability , said olzhas khudaibergenov , head of the center for macroeconomic research of kazakhstan .\nto improve the profitability of the companies , such actions as staff reductions , increasing prices of services , maximum zeroed internal corruption and inefficiency are necessary , khudaibergenov said .\nhe added that most likely , the demand for state companies\u2019 shares would be sufficient since the crisis decreased the market prices of privatized objects , and the state demonstrates a desire to implement privatization in any case .\nregarding the nationality of investors interested in the privatization of state - owned companies , khudaybergenov believes it will be mostly kazakh businessmen , who can participate in this process , both through companies located in the country , as well through those that are registered abroad .\n\u201cbasically , i think , they ( investors ) will be from russia and china , \u201d he said .\nkazakhstan gharysh sapary company , kazgeology company , international center for cross - border cooperation khorgos , the astana international airport , the korkyt ata international airport , kazakh railways , kazmunaigaz oil and gas company , kazatomprom nuclear company , samruk - energy company , tau - ken samruk mining company , kazpost jsc and air astana airline are planned to be transferred to the competitive environment through ipo .\nkazakhtelecom jsc , qazaq air airline , pavlodar airport , aktobe international airport , atyrau international airport , aktau international sea trade port are also planned to be transferred to the competitive environment .\namong kazakhstan temir zholy\u2019s subsidiaries , kaztemirtrans jsc , passenger transport company , tulpar talgo company , producing passenger carriages , jsc lokomotiv kurastyru zauyty , producing locomotives and jsc electric locomotive kurastyru zauyty , producing electric locomotives are planned to be transferred to the competitive environment .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ntexting is available for authorized users . please register or log in at the website .\nyour request for online training has been sent . cbonds managers will be in touch with you shortly . thank you !\nwithin the framework of the state program of industrial and innovative development of the republic of kazakhstan for 2015 - 2019 , approved by the decree of the president of the republic of kazakhstan no 874 dated 01 . 08 . 2014 , and the republican industrialization map for 2015 - 2019 , approved by the resolution of the government of the republic of kazakhstan no 1418 dated 31 . 12 . 2014 , all three oil refineries of the republic of kazakhstan implement investment projects for development and modernization .\nmodernization of plants will ensure the release of motor fuels of k4 , k5 classes in accordance with the requirements of technical regulations of the customs union , as well as to significantly reduce harmful emissions and pollutants . as a result of reconstruction and modernization , the capacity of plants for oil processing will amount to 16 . 6 million tons per year , it will be possible to produce petrochemical products ( benzene and paraxylene ) and significantly increase the output of light oil products .\nwithin the framework of the project , the construction of the catalytic reforming unit with continuous catalyst regeneration and benzene extraction unit , as well as paramax btx process unit , licensed by the french company axens ( xylenes prefractionation section , xylenes isomerisation section , toluene transalkylation section , raffinate separation section ) has been completed .\ncapacity of cpa : 133 thousand tons of benzene and 496 thousand tons of paraxylene per year . the facilities of the complex can also operate in the mode of production of high - octane gasoline component .\nensuring the production of k3 class motor fuels in accordance with the requirements of the technical regulations of the customs union .\nproject contractors : sinopec engineering group ( china ) , ogcc kazstroyservice jsc ( kazakhstan ) .\ncurrently , cpa is working on the fuel option with the increased production of high - octane gasoline , due to the need to supply gasoline to the domestic market .\naorc complex envisages the construction of 12 individual process units . the main facility is a catalytic cracking unit , designed for the conversion of the atmospheric distillation residues , heavy gas oil , vacuum gas oil and heavy gas oil of delayed coking into more valuable petroleum products such as liquified petroleum gas , gasoline and light cracking gas oil . the processing of low - grade residual oil products will allow ar to increase the production of high - octane gasoline , aviation and diesel fuels . aorc also includes lpg desulfurization facilities , oligomerization , naphtha hydro - treating unit , gasoline and gas oil catalytic cracking unit , hydrogen production , isomerization units , etc .\nimproving the capacity for processing of crude oil up to 5 . 5 mln tons per year .\nproject contractors : sinopec engineering group consortium ( china ) - marubeni corporation ( japan ) - ogcc kazstroyservice jsc ( kazakhstan ) .\nconstruction and assembly works are carried out on 12 processing facilities and 50 offsite facilities . 90 % of equipment is supplied , concrete works , installation of equipment , metal structures , utilities and pipelines are carried out .\npavlodar petrochemical plant is one of the largest and most modern refineries of kazakhstan .\nwithin the projects framework , new isomerization and naphtha splitter units , facilities block for sulfur production , offsite premises will be built .\nalso , the existing plant facilities lk - 6u and kt - 1 will be reconstructed .\nensuring the production of k4 ecological class motor fuels in accordance with the requirements of the technical regulations of the customs union .\nproject contractors : rominserv s . r . l . ( romania ) , nfc ( china ) .\nthe supply of process equipment has finished , concrete works , installation of equipment , metal structures , utilities and pipelines are carried out .\npetrokazakhstan oil products llp refinery was launched in 1985 and is one of three major refineries in kazakhstan with a capacity of 5 . 25 million tons per year .\ngeneral contractor : china petroleum engineering & construction corporation ( cpecc - subsidiary company of cnpc corporation , china ) .\nfor the isomerization unit , the placement of orders for the manufacture of equipment was completed , the delivery and installation of process equipment is being conducted , steel structures and process piping are being installed .\nworking documentation is being developed , orders for equipment and materials are being placed ; excavation works , installation of foundation for equipment are carried out .\n- taking into account the determining influence of investment on the long - term development and value of the company , kmg carries out long - term investment planning based on principles of cost - effectiveness and feasibility of investment , as well as its compliance with the long - term objectives of the company .\nat present , kmg\u2019s group investment programme consists of 66 planned and currently ongoing projects . the total cost of the programme is estimated at $ 143 . 4 billion , of which kmg\u2019s share is $ 67 billion . there are 38 projects being implemented , and the company has already invested about $ 15 billion in them .\nthe main focus for investment is exploration and production projects . kmg\u2019s share of the cost is currently estimated at $ 28 billion .\nsignificant investment is planned for oil and gas transportation projects . in the main , we are talking about the construction of trunk gas and oil pipelines and projects for expanding and modernising regional gas distribution networks . the cost of these projects is estimated at $ 8 . 9 billion , of which about $ 5 billion has been spent .\nkmg is also implementing certain strategically important investment projects aimed at modernising oil refining assets , envisaging an increase in the level and volume of processing , and an increase in quality and an expansion of the range of products . to date , $ 1 . 3 billion has been spent on these projects , and total planned investment in modernisation of oil refineries is around $ 6 billion .\n- by no means can we ignore the caspian basin with regard to prospective hydrocarbon reserves . at the beginning of this year , for the first time since kashagan opened , kmg and its strategic partners announced the commercial discovery of oil reserves in two other fields in the kazakh sector of the caspian sea . the increase in proven recoverable reserves , according to national methodology , amounted to 98 . 6 million tons ; 67 . 6 million tons of oil at the kalamkas offshore field and 31 million at the khazar field .\nkmg and the korean consortium will continue exploration at the zhambyl field . there are plans for 3d seismic exploration work at the zhambyl structure and exploratory drilling at the zhetysu structure ( zt - 1 ) .\nnegotiations with strategic partners are also underway on joint operation of the new issatai , abai , zhenis and okzhetpes exploration blocks , which according to kmg calculations are very promising .\nfirst of all , new facilities and horizons in the caspian basin subsalt complex associated with the astrakhan - aktyubinsk zone of uplifts and cut - off parts . these are large facilities along the promising devonian - turnaisian part of the section .\nthe large sites in the pre - jurassic formation of the mangyshlak basin ( the uzen - karamandybas zone and others ) , defining at the same time the new unconventional focus of study for this region .\nthe pre - jurassic upper paleozoic complex of the south torgai basin , which is considered a new main area of focus for this region .\naccording to the most conservative estimates , exploration work at the sites mentioned above will allow kmg\u2019s recoverable reserves to increase to an estimated 1 . 4 billion tons by 2022 .\n- despite numerous delays , operations at the kashagan field are expected to begin . could the development of the kashagan field result in changes to the oil market ?\n- without a doubt , the development of such a large field as kashagan ( its reserves are about 35 billion barrels or 4 . 5 billion tons ) will impact the oil market . the depletion period will be several decades and its development will bring billions of dollars in revenue to our country .\nthe kashagan project is the largest investment of international capital into the oil and gas industry of kazakhstan . from the beginning of the project to the present day , investment has exceeded $ 40 billion .\nproduction from the field is expected to begin in the second half of this year . at the last stage of commissioning , production rates will grow to planned capacity \u2013 20 wells ( producing ) 180 , 000 barrels per day in the first phase , with a further increase to 370 , 000 barrels per day with gas injection during the second phase .\nit is worth noting that after the start of production at kashagan , the oil market may undergo some changes with regard to hydrocarbon transportation , as the development of oil fields often requires the diversification of export routes . to ensure the reliability of export routes of sufficient capacity and to efficiently transport kashagan\u2019s hydrocarbons , it will probably be necessary to combine different modes of transportation , such as pipeline , rail and sea transportation .\nthe current plan for transporting the products extracted during the initial stage of field development involves the use of both the existing pipeline system and railway networks .\n- the asian continent is increasingly becoming the driving force of global economic growth . to what extent has the growing importance of countries such as china impacted kmg\u2019s strategy , particularly with regard to development of infrastructure ?\nif we talk about each project , we can note that the construction of the kazakhstan - china oil pipeline focuses on oil transportation , both for export to china and to domestic refineries , thus ensuring kazakhstan\u2019s energy security . work on the separate sections of the kazakhstan - china pipeline is being carried out by the following companies , with the participation of chinese companies :\nthe kenkiyak - atyrau oil pipeline \u2013 north - western pipeline company munaitas jsc , established with the participation of kaztransoil jsc ( kazakhstan ) \u2013 51 % ; cnpc exploration and development company ltd . ( china ) \u2013 49 %\nalso , the facilities of kaztransoil jsc are also involved in the kazakhstan - china oil pipeline system ( oil pumping stations and oil pipelines from kumkol to atasu ) .\nthe project is being implemented in phases according to growth in demand for additional oil transport capacity .\nat the same time , we want to emphasise that the interest of oil producers in exporting to china will depend on the commercial conditions created by the chinese side in the alashankou section ( on kazakhstan\u2019s border with china ) .\nthe largest trans - national gas transportation project implemented by kmg together with cnpc is the construction of the kazakhstan - china gas pipeline , which costs around $ 7 . 5 billion in total .\nas for the pipeline , it is dual - line , it runs through the territory of three southern regions of kazakhstan , and it allows 30 billion cubic metres of gas per year to be transported from turkmenistan to china , via uzbekistan and kazakhstan . given the purpose of the main gas pipeline , the project has commercial benefit for our country in the form of payments to national and local budgets totalling $ 5 . 8 billion over the entire period of the project .\nat present , the construction of the kazakhstan - china gas pipeline is expanding through the construction of another line , the third line of the pipeline , which will also be for transit gas transportation . its entry into operation is scheduled for the middle of 2014 , and the projected capacity will be achieved at the end of 2015 , after which the total capacity of the kazakhstan - china trunk pipeline will be around 55 billion cubic metres per year . direct payments to the state budget of the republic of kazakhstan for the entire implementation period of the third line project will total around $ 4 . 9 billion . therefore , total direct payments to the republic of kazakhstan\u2019s budget over the whole implementation period for all three lines will amount to $ 10 . 7 billion .\nanother of the major projects undertaken by our company together with cnpc is the construction of the beineu - bozoi - shymkent gas pipeline , at a total cost of around $ 3 . 6 billion . the project is being carried out in accordance with the address of the president of kazakhstan in 2008 , and it is included in the state programme for accelerated industrial - innovative development and the industrialisation map of kazakhstan for 2010 - 2014 . the project is very important in social terms . the launch ceremony to release gas through the pipeline for the first time was held in early september of this year as part of the head of the prc\u2019s visit to kazakhstan .\nconstruction of the gas pipeline will ensure the country\u2019s energy security by providing natural gas to the southern regions from the fields of western kazakhstan , eliminating dependence on imported gas , diversifying gas export routes from kazakhstan to china , and creating new jobs and developing infrastructure along the pipeline route .\nthe gas pipeline runs through the mangystau , aktobe , kyzylorda and south kazakhstan regions . the implementation of this project will allow the gasification of more than 500 settlements .\nat present , construction of the first stage is finishing , but its opening is scheduled for this october , in accordance with the deadlines set by president nursultan nazarbayev .\n- kmg is strengthening its relations with romania after the acquisition of rompetrol rafinare . what contributed to the targeted acquisition of rompetrol\u2019s assets and what is kmg expecting to get from strengthening its positions in the country ?\n- in addition to its assets in romania , kmg is actively investing in oil refineries in kazakhstan . how will the modernisation of refining capacities benefit consumers of oil products in kazakhstan ?\nfeasibility studies have been performed and approval from gosexpertiza ( kazakhstan\u2019s state agency for examination of construction projects ) has been received for modernising and rebuilding the shymkent and pavlodar plants . project documentation is under development , and an accelerated strategy has been prepared and is under implementation in order to finish them by the end of 2015 . production capacity of these enterprises is planned to increase to 6 and 7 million tons per year respectively . currently , the shymkent and pavlodar refineries are carrying out selection procedures for general contractors for construction work .\nfor all three plants , the motor fuel will meet the euro 4 and 5 standards from 2016 according to the technical regulations of the customs union . total production of between 13 million to 14 million tons of motor fuels per year at a high refining depth of 87 - 90 % will meet the needs of the domestic market .\nthe start of production of fuels according to euro 4 and euro 5 standards also has an environmental dimension . we can see that the european union , as well as all other countries in its wake , is increasingly toughening quality requirements for motor fuels . why are they doing this , and do they need to do it ? it should be explained that gasoline itself , aside from other hydrocarbons directly involved in the combustion process , contains various components , including harmful and even dangerous ones . many people remember when tetraethyl lead was added to gasoline to increase the octane number ; now this is prohibited . also , for example sulphur , which when burnt in the engine cylinder is converted into compounds that cause acid rain and benzene , the product of the combustion of which ( benzopyrene ) has an adverse effect on living organisms ."]}
{"id": 55873, "summary": [{"text": "pentax ( \u30da\u30f3\u30bf\u30c3\u30af\u30b9 pentakkusu ) is a brand name used primarily by ricoh imaging company for cameras , sport optics ( including binoculars and rifle scopes ) , and cctv optics .", "topic": 35}, {"text": "the brand is also used by hoya corporation for medical products & services , ti asahi for surveying instruments , and seiko optical products for certain optical lenses . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "pentax", "paragraphs": ["\u00ab what screw - mount pentax camera to purchase ? ? | asahi pentax s . \u00bb\npentax nocta with infrared focusing system . the pentax spotmatic motor drive allows professional photographers to shoot 250 continuous frames .\npentax 6x7 medium - format professional camera . the pentax auto 110 is selected by nasa for use in its constellation observation rocket . compact and lightweight pentax mv and pentax me super offer full range of features at affordable prices .\neach shareholder of pentax common stock will be allotted 0 . 158 shares of hoya common stock per pentax share .\npentax europe gmbh , april 27 , 2005 . pentax corporation japan , tokyo , is pleased to announce that , on april 26 , 2005 pentax europe gmbh , its 100\npentax s - series ( v ) : pentax s1 , s3 , super - takumar 1 : 1 . 4 / 50mm\nlearn more about the comprehensive line of compact , lightweight , extremely high quality pentax k - mount lenses for any pentax dslr .\npentax europe gmbh acquires the remaining shares of pentax italia s . r . l . from movi s . p . a .\nin december 2006 , pentax started the process of merging with hoya corporation to form \u2018hoya pentax hd corporation . hoya\u2019s primary goal was to strengthen its medical - related business by taking advantage of pentax\u2019s technologies\npentax introduces the pentax mx slr camera , at that time the world ' s smallest and lightest slr camera ever put on sale .\nthe pentax k series is introduced , all with bayonet lens mounts . the series includes the pentax k2 with fully automatic exposure , the pentax kx with a needle matching indicator for the ttl light measuring system , and the pentax km , with a ttl light measuring system .\nlearn more about the pentax k - 1 take greatness to the next level with the first compact , full frame dslr engineered by pentax .\nhas anyone seen a black original pentax for sale ? i ' m guessing they would go for insane money . reportedly rarest pentax ever made .\nestablished in 2007 , pentax italia was co - owned by pentax europe gmbh and movi s . p . a . , an italian distributor of healthcare products . pentax italia has increased its sales of endoscopy products and services over this time , leading to pentax europe gmbh\u2019s decision to acquire full ownership .\nthis further investment by pentax medical into the spanish and portuguese healthcare markets will strengthen pentax medical\u2019s position in these countries , and therefore its standing in europe .\npentax has a big problem in hong kong . the distributor is not making any activity nor services to us . the major stores are not selling pentax any more and i have to order my gears from overseas ! i hope pentax would address to it and taking care of the pentax users in hong kong .\ndear sir : some clarification of word terms for novice collectors of vintage pentax brand equipment is needed ! is asahi pentax the brand of telescopes ( and cameras ) sold by asahi optical co . , ltd . ? can pentax without ' asahi ' be used or substituted in place of asahi pentax in a sentence ?\nfound these links on the other board . it looks like the honeymoon is over between pentax and hoya . from reuters financial : pentax stock jumps , board split on hoya merger | technology , media & telecom | reuters another link : hoya set to make tender offer for pentax : pentax slr talk forum : digital photography review nacl ( looks like all is not hunkydory in pentax land ) h2o\npentax ricoh imaging company , ltd . ( president : noboru akahane ; hereinafter referred to as\npentax ricoh\n) announces the company name change as follows .\nseems the stockholders at pentax aren ' t happy with the stock exchange ratio .\ni ' m betting that hoya will absord pentax in one way or another .\nseems the stockholders at pentax aren ' t happy with the stock exchange ratio . i ' m betting that hoya will absord pentax in one way or another . there is nothing on either the pentax or hoya websites concerning this issue . ed\npentax da 35mm f / 2 . 8 ltd hd macro lens ( silver )\npentax da * 16 - 50mm f / 2 . 8 ed if sdm lens\ncommenting on the acquisition , rainer burkard , managing director pentax europe gmbh and president pentax medical emea said : \u201citaly has been a strong market for pentax medical and we are keen to continue our growth and bring our market leading products and services to as many customers in italy as possible . to that end i am really pleased that pentax italia will now be a wholly - owned subsidiary of pentax medical , and thank movi for its support and contribution to pentax italia\u2019s development . \u201d\nhamburg , 21st january 2016 \u2013pentax europe gmbh has acquired the remaining stock of pentax italia s . r . l . from movi s . p . a . this further investment by pentax europe gmbh into the italian healthcare market strengthens pentax medical\u2019s position in italy and will bring enhanced customer and professional education services to its italian customers .\nafter the management integration , the new company will be named hoya pentax hd corporation .\npentax hd d fa 15 - 30mm f / 2 . 8 ed sdw wr lens\npentax da 18 - 50mm f / 4 - 5 . 6 dc wr re lens\npentax da 10 - 17mm f / 3 . 5 - 4 . 5 fisheye lens\npentax - da 50 - 200mm f / 4 - 5 . 6 ed wr lens\npentax da 18 - 55mm f / 3 . 5 - 5 . 6 wr lens\npentax dfa 645 55mm f / 2 . 8 al [ if ] sdm aw lens\nthe new pentax medical defina system in pulmonology - high - definition at its best .\nfind out the various features of pentax products . cameras built for photographers , by photographers .\npentax d fa 150 - 450mm f / 4 . 5 - 5 . 6 ed lens\npentax smc da 18 - 270mm f / 3 . 5 - 6 . 3 sdm lens\npentax - da 18 - 135mm f / 3 . 5 - 5 . 6 wr lens\npentax - da 20 - 40mm f / 2 . 8 - 4 limited ( black )\nhoya group pentax medical announces expansion into endoscopic therapy through strategic investment in creo medical ltd .\npentax - d fa * 50mm f1 . 4 sdm aw lens shipping in july for $ 1199\nricoh announces availability of hd pentax - d fa\u260550mm f1 . 4 sdm aw star - series lens\n. it includes k1000 and other pentax cameras , including some very early ones , for sale .\nthe new offer values pentax at 98 . 5 billion yen ( us $ 825 million ) .\nhd pentax - da 55 - 300mm f4 . 5 - 6 . 3 ed plm wr re\nhd pentax - d fa 28 - 105mm f3 . 5 - 5 . 6 ed dc wr\nthe g - eye\u2122 endoscope distributed by pentax medical is based on pentax medical\u2019s full hd + colonoscopes , combining the g - eye\u2122 technology with state - of - the - art image quality .\nit seems to me that the pentax k - s2 is not selling very well . why ?\npentax europe gmbh proudly introduces the naviaid\u2122 bge ( balloon guided endoscopy ) to the european market at the uegw 2008 in vienna . with this next - generation small bowel endoscopy device pentax offers an unprecedented\nboth pentax and ricoh products will remain in the market to reinforce the company\u2019s commitment to the business .\nhere , we will introduce the path that pentax has taken together with products released in the past .\npentax a3000 was the world ' s first 35mm slr camera to utilize the dx film sensing system .\nbut pentax tuesday rejected that deal , and replaced its president , who had been a major proponent .\npentax d fa 28 - 105mm f / 3 . 5 - 5 . 6 ed dc wr lens\npentax hd da 16 - 85mm f / 3 . 5 - 5 . 6 ed dc wr lens\nwell if the future is full frame then oly will die the same slow death that pentax will .\nthey have no k - 1 ' s . . . or usually anything pentax stuff in stock .\nsparx believes pentax will need to merge with another firm to survive . but pentax\u2019s senior executives oppose being absorbed by another firm . mr mitsuhashi said : \u201cpentax is a traditional , small factory type of firm while hoya is an american - style company . i wonder if merging the two companies would be successful . \u201d\nthe company kept the name asahi optical co . until it became pentax corporation ( \u30da\u30f3\u30bf\u30c3\u30af\u30b9\u3231 ) in 2002 . after successful prototyping since 2000 the company launched its first dslr in 2003 , with pentax k mount . a merger with the hoya corporation was completed on october 1 , 2007 . the new name is hoya pentax hd corporation ( hoya\u30da\u30f3\u30bf\u30c3\u30af\u30b9hd\u3231 ) . [ 5 ] in summer 2011 hoya announced that it will sell the imaging branch of pentax to ricoh [ 6 ] while it will keep the medical branch of pentax for itself .\nthe lens mount for all of the asahiflex cameras was a special 37mm mount . this mount was changed to the ubiquitous 42mm praktica / pentax mount with the introduction of the asahi pentax in 1957 . asahiflex lenses can be used on a pentax camera with a special adapter . 42mm pentax mount lenses cannot be used on the asahiflex cameras . sears sold the new asahi pentax as the tower 26 camera . sears also sold the 1958 asahi pentax k camera as the tower 29 . the tower 25 , 27 , and 28 were from other manufacturers . sears marketed many cameras from different manufacturers under the tower brand . a complete list is at\n( aperture priority mode ) slr : pentax es - making the body a bit more clunky . . .\nlisting of most pentax film camera manuals in color - english pdf format from { urltoken orphancameras . com ]\nwhether the two companies will seal a friendly takeover deal is under question after pentax president fumio urano said six of the eight pentax board members expressed objections to a merger with hoya at a meeting on april 4 .\nthe news pushed shares of pentax down 4 . 9 percent to 761 yen as of 0512 gmt as investors bet hoya may now fail to acquire pentax , leaving it to face an uncertain future on its own .\npentax hd da 55 - 300mm f / 4 . 5 - 6 . 3 ed plm wr re lens\ncontact : kaori kawashima gm , global marketing communication pentax medical hoya group email : kaori . kawashima @ urltoken\n\u3010ricoh imaging\u3011 hd pentax - d fa\u260550mmf1 . 4 sdm aw , a large - aperture single - focus lens\npentax\u2019s decision will raise the question of whether hoya will proceed with a planned tender offer bid for pentax , especially with president fumio urano set to resign and be replaced by a board member who voted against the merger .\nhoya , a very familiar name in the photographic industry ( not least because they supply lens blanks to many manufacaturers ) and pentax have jointly today announced their intention to merge and become hoya pentax hd corporation ( actually hoya are ' merging ' pentax into their business ) . this merger is due to be completed by october 1 , 2007 . once complete fumio urano ( current pentax president & ceo ) will become chairman of the board and hiroshi suzuki ( current hoya president and ceo ) will become president & ceo . the major conclusions in this announcement are that the pentax name will remain , that pentax ' s optical business will merge with hoya ' s but that pentax ' s current imaging systems division ( that which is responsible for digital cameras ) will continue .\nthe partnership between samsung and pentax will be based on sharing their respective competencies to enhance competitiveness in digital cameras .\nhoya also held a board meeting on tuesday at which it decided to continue discussing a potential merger with pentax .\nthe pentax kp incorporates additional advanced technologies and ease - of - use features that have long been the hallmark of pentax cameras and enable them to be used comfortably and reliably in a wide range of conditions . these include :\n\u201ci am delighted that pentax medical has further invested into simmedica , as spain and portugal are promising markets for us and we are eager to drive our growth and bring our market leading products and services to as many customers in these countries as possible , \u201d said rainer burkard , managing director of pentax europe gmbh and president of pentax medical emea .\npentax imaging corporation ' s subsidiaries shown below have been transferred to the new company as of october 1 , 2011 .\nricoh imaging wishes to announce the release of firmware update software version 1 . 02 for pentax k - 1 mark ii\npentax have produced many different types of lens for the k - mount . they are summarized in the table below .\nthe pentax board will decide on its response to the hoya tender offer at a meeting on tuesday , urano said .\npentax medical\u2019s hd stroboscopy system consists of the strobe light source and hd recording module , delivering sharp , vibrant hd 1080i video images and unparalleled stroboscopy . only pentax medical offers true flashing stroboscopy with a unique pitch tracking dual microphone design .\npentax medical and smart medical systems announce strategic pan - european alliance that will change the standard of care in colonoscopy .\nhitachi is the sole partner of pentax to sell and service pentax ultrasound endoscopes on the german market . with its technically and medically highly qualified eus specialists hitachi offers an unprecedented level of support to eus experts on the clinical user side .\nthrough leading edge r & d and manufacturing , pentax provides endoscopic imaging devices and solutions to the global medical community .\nsistemas integrales de medicina joined the pentax group in april 2001 as an exclusive distributor of pentax - brand medical endoscopes . after recording annual sales of \u00803 . 3 million in 2003 and \u00804 . 4 million in 2004 , its sales are expected to reach \u00807 . 3 million in 2005 . both pentax corporation and pentax europe hope to further penetrate the spanish medical products market through sistemas integrales de medicina , and increase the current endoscope segment share significantly and as quickly as possible .\npentax medical , a division of hoya corporation , announced the appointment of dr . hudson garrett to the position of global chief clinical officer . in this executive role , hudson garrett is responsible for leading all pentax medical clinical related activities globally .\npentax europe gmbh , a division of hoya corporation , announced girts cimermans has been appointed president europe , middle east and africa . in this new executive role , girts cimermans is responsible for leading all pentax life care activities in european regions .\n\u00ab k - 1000 x flash terminal cover | pentax mx - exposure measurement issue . . . and a question . \u00bb\nalso , don ' t forget the 50 / 600mm asahi pentax scopes . they have wonderful optics and focusers as well .\nshares of pentax jumped 7 % after hoya said it would make a tender offer for the japanese camera and medical equipment maker , but it remains unclear whether the bid will succeed with pentax ' s board split and its president set to resign .\npentax\u2019s stock had jumped 9 percent in the previous session on hoya\u2019s announcement that it would switch to a tender offer scheme , offering 770 yen per share , or one - fifth above pentax\u2019s implied price based on a swap ratio announced in december .\nthere are actual images taken with a variety of lenses . the photographs of the pentax k - 1 users can be viewed\ncp + 2018 : hands - on with the pentax k - 1 mark ii and d fa * 50mm f1 . 4\nmedia contact : kaori kawashima gm , corporate communications & product branding pentax medical hoya group email : kaori . kawashima @ urltoken\ncontact : kaori kawashima , gm , global marketing communication , pentax medical , hoya group email : kaori . kawashima @ urltoken\na manual slr manufactured from 1976 to 1997 , a very long run for a camera . they still have quite a following today and fetch rather high prices on ebay . the pentax k1000 is very similar in design and feel to the earlier spotmatics and earlier pentax cameras like my hv3 above . the k1000 uses pentax k bayonet mount lenses , however , instead of m42 screw mount lenses . metering is open aperture which was only true of spotmatic f in the older pentax cameras . excellent information is contained at\ndigital camera utility 5 update version ( 5 . 8 . 1 ) / pentax tethered capture plug - in for adobe\u00ae photoshop\u00ae lightroom\u00ae\npentax me - f , the world ' s first through - the - lens ( ttl ) slr autofocus camera is introduced .\npentax k - 70 dslr ( black ) with da 18 - 135mm f / 3 . 5 - 5 . 6 wr lens\npentax medical launches optivista - epk - i7010 video processor . a world first for endoscopy , digital and optical enhancements working in combination\n\u201cthe launch of vivideo is yet another illustration of pentax medical ' s commitment to improving the clinical and economic value of our products for our customers . the launch of vivideo also marks a milestone in pentax medical ' s journey to develop products based on the needs and requirements of our worldwide base of existing and prospective customers , \u201d said ganesh ramaswamy , global president of pentax medical .\npentax europe gmbh ina schreuder , + 49 - 40 - 56192 - 0 marketing communications manager emea schreuder . ina @ urltoken urltoken\nnews ! - hoya raises pentax offer i just read the news brief from imaging resource after reading their k10d review haha . . . and hooray for pentax for at least trying to keep the company going . the article says how the board members rejected the offer and plan to reject a new offer by hoya . perhaps this k10d is working well in restoring pentax ' s former glory .\nfinally pentax said godbye to the screwmount m42 that was out - dated more than a decade , and introduced a bayonet connector - similar to ihagee , miranda . minolta , zunow , nikon , canon and other did long before . different to them , pentax left the\nhoya said it plans to buy a majority stake in pentax in a tender offer with a price 19 % above pentax ' s theoretical price of 648 yen , based on the earlier swap ratio and hoya ' s closing price of 4 , 100 yen on friday .\nfumio urano , the president of pentax , resigned last month , after a boardroom coup during which the camera maker\u2019s merger with hoya was questioned and ultimately scrapped . it is understood that takashi watanuki , the new president , and other board members favour maintaining pentax\u2019s independence .\npentax medical and smart indicated their planned cooperation at the united european gastroenterology week ( uegw ) , recently held in berlin , germany .\nthere ' s only one shop in dubai that sells pentax , and the q doesn ' t exist here at all . . .\nabout pentax europe gmbh - pentax europe gmbh is a division of hoya corporation and its mission is to improve the standard of patient care and quality of healthcare delivery by providing the best endoscopic products and services with a focus on quality , clinically relevant innovation , and simplicity . through leading edge r & d and manufacturing , pentax provides endoscopic imaging devices and solutions to the global medical community . headquartered in japan , pentax has a worldwide focus and presence with r & d , regional sales , service , and in - country facilities around the globe . pentax employees represent the diverse countries where we do business , allowing us to provide innovative solutions tailored to meet local needs .\nanother coup by pentax with the use of a pentaprism in the viewfinder of the asahi pentax slr . before that , you held your camera at waist level and looked straight down into an open viewfinder . the pentaprism allows eye - level viewing and provides an upright and laterally correct image . it is also the first time that the name pentax ( penta prism refle x ) is used on a camera .\nlondon october 12 - pentax and samsung have announced that they have entered into an agreement to share resource , expertise and intellectual property in developing the next generation of slr cameras - combing pentax ' s unrivalled optical heritage with samsung ' s leading edge expertise in digital technology .\n\u2018we are very happy to work with pentax in germany as we are combining the specialism of endoscope washing and disinfection with the innovative knowledge in the field of endoscopy from pentax\u2019s side\u2019 says mr ronald wassenburg , managing director of the dutch wassenburg medical devices b . v . \u2018the use of the high level pentax products and the state - of - the - art wassenburg\u00ae endoscope reprocessing systems are a winning combination . \u2019\npentax pc series ( e . g . pc - 33 , pc35 af - m , pc - 300 date , pc - 606w )\npentax said urano would resign effective tuesday . he will be replaced by takashi watanuki , who will hold a news conference at 0900 gmt .\ncontinued joint partnership between pentax medical and hitachi medical systems europe drives innovation and new standards in image quality in endoscopic ultrasound ( eus ) .\ncontact : pentax europe gmbh katharina meitzler , + 49 - 40 - 56192 - 0 project manager marketing communications emea katharina . meitzler @ urltoken\npentax can support the early detection of colorectal cancer on a technical level by implementing innovative examination technologies . with its high - definition hd + video endoscopic hi line system , pentax provides the highest resolution and best coloscopic imaging to date , thus establishing new standards in this sphere .\npentax europe - photography shops & services - julius - vosseler - str . 104 , stellingen , hamburg , germany - phone number - yelp\nheadquartered in japan , pentax has a worldwide focus and presence with r & d , regional sales , service , and in - country facilities around the globe . pentax employees represent the diverse countries where we do business , allowing us to provide innovative solutions tailored to meet local needs .\nthe pentax deal is hoya ' s latest and biggest bet to open new avenues into highly lucrative markets . pentax is known for its expertise in advanced digital cameras , medical endoscopes and lenses used in dvd players , but it has suffered from low profitability amid competition and lack of efficiency .\npentax medical and hitachi medical systems europe announce the launch of a new ultrasound video bronchoscope ( ebus ) in combination with hitachi\u2019s innovative ultrasound systems .\nsmart\u2019s g - eye\u2122 endoscope , which will increase the detection of cancerous polyps in colonoscopy , is now commercially available through pentax medical in emea .\nthe naviaid\u2122 bge is manufactured by smart medical systems ltd . and exclusively distributed in the emea region ( excluding israel ) by pentax europe gmbh .\ndavid moore , managing director , pentax uk , comments :\nthis is a great step forward for pentax as this agreement gives the company invaluable access to samsung ' s far - reaching expertise in digital technology . this can only serve to help our own engineering teams better understand how to make the most from new technologies in driving forward the slr market and for pentax to retain its position as a pioneer in the photographic marketplace .\nin july , 2011 ricoh announced its intentions to purchase the pentax photographic - equipment business from hoya ( who , however , will retain some pentax - branded medical product lines , etc ) [ 7 ] . in august of 2013 , the name of the company has been changed to ricoh imaging . the ricoh branding are to be used on compact cameras while pentax branded products will be on dslr , interchangeable lens compact cameras and binoculars .\nthe 1980 ' s were probably the golden days of pentax . they produced the pentax lx , which was a professional grade body ( which predated the ka mount upgrade , and during the 1980 ' s pentax released a whole family of professional lenses and exotic log lenses . these longlenses are still coveted today . if they have white paint on them and were sold with a trunk for a case they are among the exotic ' s .\n\u201cwe are pleased to be investing in an organization with a proven record of innovation in a business that aligns seamlessly with pentax medical\u2019s cutting - edge flexible endoscopes portfolio . this investment grants us access to an innovative electrosurgical platform and accelerates pentax medical\u2019s strategy of more effectively serving physicians and their patients in a rapidly evolving health care industry by expanding into the vital endoscopic therapy space . \u201d remarks david woods , chief marketing officer , pentax medical .\nthis strategic partnership enable pentax to develop its slr product portfolio yet further , delivering all - round improved performance across its range of slr cameras . already holding a position of strength in the slr market , this development will only serve to cement and enhance pentax ' s position in the market .\nheadquartered in japan , pentax medical has a worldwide focus and presence with r & d , regional sales , service , and in - country facilities around the globe . pentax medical employees represent the diverse countries where we do business , allowing us to provide innovative solutions tailored to meet local needs .\n[ tokyo december 21 , 2006 ] hoya corporation ( \u201choya\u201d ) and pentax corporation ( \u201cpentax\u201d ) announced today that they have reached a basic understanding aimed at a management integration of the two companies , expected to be completed on october 1 , 2007 . the new company\u2019s name will be hoya pentax hd corporation . under a corporate center with strategic planning functions , the new company will realign the business areas of hoya and pentax . hoya and pentax have recognized that they are the best possible business partners to establish a solid business structure that draws on their respective strengths . through this management integration , the planned new structure will allow the new company to swiftly allocate significant management resources to develop strategic business areas , aiming at accelerating future growth .\nsan diego , ca - - ( marketwire \u2013 10th of april 2013 ) - spectrascience , inc . ( otcqb : scie ) , a san diego - based medical device company and pentax europe gmbh ( pentax medical herein after ) jointly announce that they have agreed on expanded distribution of the wavstat4 optical biopsy system in europe . increased deployments of the wavstat4 system is expected in the pentax medical fiscal year ( april 2013 \u2013 march 2014 ) .\nabout pentax medical pentax medical is a division of hoya group . its mission is to improve the standard of patient care and quality of healthcare delivery by providing the best endoscopic products and services with a focus on quality , clinically relevant innovation , and simplicity . through leading edge r & d and manufacturing , pentax medical provides endoscopic imaging devices and solutions to the global medical community . headquartered in japan , pentax medical has a worldwide focus and presence with r & d , regional sales , service , and in - country facilities around the globe . for more information , please visit : urltoken .\nabout pentax medical pentax medical is a division of hoya group . its mission is to improve the standard of patient care and quality of healthcare delivery by providing the best endoscopic products and services with a focus on quality , clinically relevant innovation , and simplicity . through leading edge r & d and manufacturing , pentax medical provides endoscopic imaging devices and solutions to the global medical community . headquartered in japan , pentax medical has a worldwide focus and presence with r & d , regional sales , service , and in - country facilities around the globe . for more information , please visit : urltoken .\nsamsung announces agreement with pentax to co - operate and jointly develop new digital camera products . this will broaden the product range to offer consumers greater choice\nearlier , hoya corporation ( president & ceo : hiroshi suzuki ; hereinafter referred to as\nhoya\n) transferred the pentax imaging systems business to pentax imaging corporation , a newly established subsidiary of hoya , through an absorption - type split ( spin off ) and business transfer . ricoh has acquired all shares outstanding in pentax imaging corporation , as of today , completing the transaction . ricoh also changed the name of the company at the same time .\nmany pentax cameras were sold stamped with the name\nhoneywell\n. actually honeywell was only a distributor , and these cameras were exactly the same as the ones stamped with the asahi name . but more and more pentax became a big brand , especially for slr . thus after a while the company offered not just 35mm slrs but also complete camera systems around its pentax 67 slr for rollfilm and its tiny and popular pentax auto 110 for type 110 film cassettes . and in 1975 pentax tried to take the lead with a new lens bayonet with same flange / film distance as the m42 screw mount , thus making it easier for lens makers to offer lenses for both mounts . in fact it should be an open bayonet standard , and really , a handful of other renowned camera makers used the pentax ' s k - mount too : zenit , topcon , chinon , cosina , ricoh , samsung . but most important : the mount was further developed and still in use for pentax ' s digital slrs and even for one of its cscs .\nunder the initial agreement in december , hoya was to swap 0 . 158 of its shares for each pentax share , for a premium of 10 percent based on share prices then . but pentax has been trading at a premium to the ratio amid speculation that shareholders would reject hoya ' s terms .\nif hoya were to turn hostile , pentax may use a\npoison pill\ntakeover defense . pentax introduced a\ntrust - type poison pill ,\nwith the approval of shareholders in 2005 . this gives shareholders the right to buy new shares cheaply if an unsolicited bidder for the company emerges .\nthe joint partnership between hitachi and pentax medical will continue to grow , with both companies working together to provide future developments in digestive and respiratory medicine .\non behalf of the federal state of rhineland - palatinate , pentax europe gmbh is pleased to announce the appointment of dr ralf kiesslich as university professor .\nthe new pentax kp ultra - compact , weatherproof dslr camera boasts features and controls optimized for delivering outstanding images , even in the most challenging conditions .\nseptember 17 , 2015 , tokyo \u2013 hoya group pentax medical has entered into an agreement to invest in creo medical ltd . , a leading electrosurgical energy devices company based in the u . k . the official documents formalizing the agreement were signed on september 10 , 2015 \u2014 subject to regulatory approvals by the relevant authorities , pentax medical has acquired an interest in creo medical ltd . pentax medical has identified endoscopic therapeutic devices as a priority area in its growth strategy , and equity participation in creo medical ltd . accelerates pentax medical\u2019s expansion of their footprint in the therapeutics segment through a lineup of differentiated products .\nenrico piero bassani , president of movi s . p . a , commented : \u201cpentax italia has been a successful company for many years , thanks to the strong commitment of both shareholders that worked very positively together . the acquisition of our minority share by pentax europe gmbh was a natural step for us and of course we wish pentax italia to continue its development , to increase the market share , and keep a strong position in our important market . \u201d\n/ prnewswire / - - ricoh imaging americas corporation today announced the pentax kp , an ultra - compact and highly portable dslr with features and controls that facilitate capturing outstanding images , even in the most demanding conditions . the pentax kp packs many of the advanced capabilities of the award - winning pentax k - 3 series into a modern , slim - body design that lends itself to applications from casual snapshots to serious outdoor photography while mountain climbing or trekking . the pentax kp also adds a new generation of innovations including a new , highly sensitive aps - c cmos sensor and is the first pentax aps - c camera to incorporate shake reduction ii ( sr ii ) , which features a five - axis mechanism to compensate for camera shake up to 5 steps .\nhoya corporation ( hoya ) and pentax corporation ( both japan ) have reached a basic understanding aimed at a management integration of the two companies , expected to be completed on 1st october 2007 . the new company\u2019s name will be hoya pentax hd corporation . the future of the surveying division is yet uncertain .\npentax es with the world ' s first ttl automatic exposure control . up to this point , the only exposure mode is manual . the pentax es added aperture priority mode . the photographer selects an aperture , and the camera selects an electronically controlled shutter speed for proper exposure . pentax also introduces the super - multi coating ( smc ) system for the asahi optical takumar lens series . the smc system reduces lens flare and ghost images . spotmatic sp500 introduced .\nabout pentax medical pentax medical is a division of hoya group . its mission is to improve the standard of patient care and quality of healthcare delivery by providing the best endoscopic products and services with a focus on quality , clinically relevant innovation , and simplicity . through leading edge r & d and manufacturing , pentax medical provides endoscopic imaging devices and solutions to the global medical community . headquartered in japan , pentax medical has a worldwide focus and presence with r & d , regional sales , service , and in - country facilities around the globe . for more information , please visit : www . pentaxmedical . com .\nsamsung holds superb digital image processing technologies , digital convergence technologies and world - wide brand recognition in digital appliance markets . its partner , pentax , has developed slr cameras using penta prism technology . pentax possesses a wide range of high - performance interchangeable lenses as well as cutting edge technologies for high precision cameras .\npentax ricoh imaging company was formed october 1 , 2011 as a wholly owned subsidiary of ricoh company ltd . to provide more consumer\u2013oriented offerings to the market .\nthank you for the wonderful information ! it will be summarized in a forthcoming 2 - page february 2009 article called ' classic telescopes : a walk through hodierna ' s auriga with an asahi pentax refractor . ' apparently the small 60mm pentax scope was sold from about the early 1950s through the mid - 1960s .\nkatharina meitzler project manager marketing communications pentax europe gmbh tel . : + 49 - 40 - 56192 - 0 e - mail : katharina . meitzler @ urltoken\ncanon seems to be the biggest company to cripple sigmas offerings . my pentax sigma glass works on every camera i own , as does my tokina stuff .\nthanks for the insight from other countries . if this is the case pentax is likely in trouble and will have a hard time to grow the brand .\n\u201chudson joins pentax medical with valuable expertise gained from various segments of the medical field on the vender and provider side\u201d , said david woods , global cmo of pentax medical , hoya group . \u201che has the credentials and expertise to oversee pentax medical\u2019s clinical activities by working with our customers , industry partners and internal team members to develop and deliver high quality products cost effectively with attention to provider and patient satisfaction . \u2019 \u201ci am committed to make the best use of my clinical background in infection prevention , control and clinical affairs to position pentax medical as a thought leader in medical device hygiene , evidence - based clinical education , and clinical research\u201d , dr . garrett says . \u201ci am committed to ensuring we clearly demonstrate the pentax medical ethos of offering clinically advanced evidence - based products . \u201d\nthe asahiflex ii a was introduced , differing only from the ii b in that it had positioned on the front of the camera a separate dial for the slow shutter speeds . two years later the name pentax appeared when the first asahi pentax camera was introduced , and it was at this stage that the new eye - level pentaprism finder was incorporated . indeed , this model of the new asahi pentax set the basic design and shape of the latest models that we know today .\nplease take a look at my various pentax pages . all these pages contain pictures , diagrams and information which isn ' t offered anywhere else in the web :\njapanese version of the news release ( archived ) found in the hoya official website . the name\nhoya pentax hd corporation\nis written in capital letters .\nhoya and pentax said they would merge some businesses , such as their medical device operations , but that pentax ' s struggling digital camera division would remain a stand - alone unit and be\nspecialized into areas it could compete effectively .\nsome observers felt this could leave the door open to the unit being sold .\nhoya said tuesday it was waiting for a response from pentax about a tender offer it proposed april 7 , and reiterated it would continue to pursue a merger .\non the tokyo stock exchange tuesday , pentax shares ended down 3 . 9 % at y769 . hoya closed down 1 . 2 % at y4 , 090 .\nthe pentax medical ultrasound endoscopes are explicitly designed for use with hitachi\u2019s sophisticated ultrasound systems , taking advantage of their most innovative features to meet clinician and patient needs .\nhamburg , 21 june 2017 \u2013 pentax medical europe announces the launch of profile single - use cleaning brushes for endoscope reprocessing to the emea market . this range of disposable brushes has been designed to meet the high standards expected of pentax medical , with a focus on patient safety and hygiene . in addition to its high quality endoscope offerings , pentax medical is committed to providing a complete and hygienic solution for endoscopy that also includes hygiene consumables , accessories , and tools for advanced therapy .\nkatharina meitzler project manager marketing communications , pentax europe gmbh tel . : + 49 - 40 - 56192 - 0 e - mail : meitzler . katharina @ urltoken\nrainer burkard , presidente emea di pentax medical , ha affermato che \u201csia pentax medical che smart medical systems sono impegnate nel distribuire il sistema g - eye per incrementare l\u2019adr nell\u2019endoscopia . noi di pentax medical siamo lieti di offrire soluzioni che integrano la tecnologia g - eye di smart medical sui nostri sistemi innovativi di endoscopia hd + . crediamo che questo possa trasformare le attuali procedure di rilevamento degli adenomi , come \u00e8 stato comprovato da uno studio multicentrico prospettico randomizzato , supportato da entrambe le aziende . \u201d\nfor generations transcending the history of film cameras , pentax has accumulated wide - ranging know - how in the development and manufacture of slr cameras . and through the optimal application of its optical technologies and experience in interchangeable lenses , pentax has extended its expertise and unshakable brand power to the development , manufacture and sales of digital cameras .\nthrough combining their individual strengths and working together in synergy , pentax and samsung techwin are devoted to supplying attractive digital camera products tailored to the needs of individual markets .\n( picture ) . similar to exakta varex are press diaphragm and changable prisms . bajonet mount . in the early 60 ' s the same selling success as pentax .\npentax espio iqzoom series ( e . g . espio , espio 928 , espio 115 , mini , iqzoom 135m date , zoom60 - x , zoom95 - wr )\nthat said , i love this 58 / 2 . 4 lens . can you imagine : a real heliar formula lens on your pentax delivering smooooth bokeh . . .\nfumio urano ( current pentax president & ceo ) will become chairman of the board and hiroshi suzuki ( current hoya president and ceo ) will become president & ceo .\nhoya has not officially proposed the tender offer to pentax but plans to hold a board meeting as soon as tuesday to finalise the decision , according to a spokeswoman .\ncontact : katharina meitzler project manager marketing communications pentax europe gmbh tel . : + 49 - 40 - 56192 - 0 e - mail : katharina . meitzler @ urltoken\nhamburg , germany , 7 november 2016 \u2013 pentax medical highlighted \u201cquality in focus : new technologies pushing boundaries\u201d at uegw 2016 , displaying its very latest endoscopic technology designed to support the clinical pathway through enhanced diagnosis and treatment . outside of the booth , pentax medical provided a number of expert lectures , live training and customer sessions . these included a blackbox innovations\u2122 room , i - scan\u2122 certification sessions , introductions to the recently launched my pentax medical portal and the annual expert dinner held at the hofburg vienna .\nhas a summary about the history of pentax . this k1000 is in good cosmetic condition but does not work . the film advance lever would only turn with a grind and then stopped . the shutter will not fire . the camera was made is china . it came with a very compact 70 - 210mm f4 - 5 . 6 promaster lens in well used but working condition and a wonderful , but very well used , smc ( super multi - coated ) pentax - a , 28 - 135 , f4 . 0 ( constant aperture ) lens . the pentax 28 - 135 lens works but the front element has several shallow scratches and the filter threads appear to be somewhat stripped . unfortunately on closer examination it appears the zoom doesn ' t work - bummer ! pentax k mount lenses apparently work on all pentax cameras since 1976 including pentax digital slr cameras . i purchased this camera at a garage sale in the fall of 2005 with the lenses , about a dozen filters and a case for $ 30 .\ndesigned exclusively for pentax medical endoscopes , the use of these dedicated brushes supports compliance with pentax medical instructions for use and recommended reprocessing practices , according to guidelines issued by gastroenterology associations around the globe . esge and esgena guidelines recommend a switch from reusable to disposable brushes to allow for maximum effectiveness of cleaning and to avoid tissue carryover 1 .\nbased on these analyses , hoya obtained a fairness opinion from ubs investment bank , and pentax from morgan stanley , regarding the merger ratio from a financial point of view .\nanalysts have said hoya ' s swift management style and its vow to open corporate governance may help pentax speed up decision - making , cut costs and grab market share .\nhamburg , 17 th may 2016 \u2013 pentax medical has acquired majority shares of simmedica \u2013 sistemas integrales de medicina , s . a . , based in madrid , spain .\nthe eb - 1990i hd + bronchoscope is the latest in the family of hd + endoscopes from pentax . the eb - 1990i hd + bronchoscope provides users with excellent image quality and leading ergonomics . built on pentax\u2019s industry leading hd + processors the eb - 1990i helps physicians clearly visualize the bronchial airways for increased clinical confidence in their diagnosis .\nseoul , korea \u2014 pentax and samsung techwin co . , ltd . today signed an agreement allowing both parties to combine their unique technologies to develop interchangeable lens digital slr cameras .\nthe company\u2019s goal is to leverage the tremendous strength and awareness of the ricoh brand along with the superior technical innovation of pentax products to deliver a world - class consumer experience .\npentax , japan\u2019s oldest maker of single - lens reflex cameras , has set its hopes on a white knight saving it from a hostile takeover by hoya , the specialist glassmaker .\npentax medical is a division of hoya group . its mission is to improve the standard of patient care and quality of healthcare delivery by providing the best endoscopic products and services with a focus on quality , clinically relevant innovation , and simplicity . through leading edge r & d and manufacturing , pentax medical provides endoscopic imaging devices and solutions to the global medical community . headquartered in japan , pentax medical has a worldwide focus and presence with r & d , regional sales , service , and in - country facilities around the globe .\nrainer burkard , president emea , pentax medical commented , \u201cboth pentax medical and smart medical systems are committed to the distribution of the g - eye system to increase adr across the endoscopy community . at pentax medical , we are pleased to offer the integrated solution of smart medical\u2019s g - eye technology with our innovative hd + endoscopy systems . we believe it has the capabilities to transform current adenoma detection practices , which is a statement that has been validated through a prospective randomized multi - center study , supported by both companies . \u201d\npentax medical is a division of hoya group . its mission is to improve the standard of patient care and quality of healthcare delivery by providing the best endoscopic products and services with a focus on quality , clinically relevant innovation , and simplicity . through leading edge r & d and manufacturing , pentax medical provides endoscopic imaging devices and solutions to the global medical community . headquartered in japan , pentax medical has a worldwide focus and presence with r & d , regional sales , service , and in - country facilities around the globe . pentax medical employees represent the diverse countries where we do business , allowing us to provide innovative solutions tailored to meet local needs . for more information , please visit : urltoken .\ni like pentax cameras since the very first\nreal\ncamera i took photos with was my fathers pentax sp screwmount , with a great 1 . 4 / 50mm lens , in the 1978 - 1980 years . i stil can remember beeing impressed by a very solid , precise , quality feel of this camera . the first camera i bought from my own money was a pentax me , but this wasn ' t the same . i should have bought the mx instead of . now i have one , together with her ancestry .\nthe full portfolio of profile single - use cleaning brushes from pentax medical includes nine different competitively priced models , exclusively designed to cover most of pentax medical\u2019s endoscopes . the range includes six long channel brushes and three short channel brushes . a pull - through technique takes advantage of the bristles located at one end of the brushes to facilitate proper and complete cleaning .\nthe very latest innovations in endoscopy from pentax medical were also demonstrated and discussed in the blackbox innovations room . groups of specially selected clinicians were invited to share the most up - to - date developments , prototypes and ideas from the product and r & d teams from pentax medical . the blackbox innovations program builds on the great partnerships between pentax medical and its customers , ensuring a global approach to endoscopic r & d and bringing together all of the elements required to identify , understand and deliver against the clinical unmet needs in the market .\nsamsung has entered a partnership with pentax to co - develop digital slrs . pentax has already launched four digital slrs , while the samsung ' s 8mp 15x zoom pro815 is the closest its got to a high end camera , with a price tag to match . the two companies will share ' their respective competencies to enhance competitiveness in digital cameras ' . samsung will bring digital image processing technologies , brand recognition and digital convergence technologies to the table , while pentax , whose slrs use penta prism technology , possesses a wide range of interchangeable lenses .\nfor more than twenty years pentax europe gmbh and hitachi medical systems gmbh have entertained a successful strategic partnership in the area of endoscopic ultrasound ( eus ) , combining the pentax optical / endoscopic expertise with hitachi medical systems\u2019 ultrasound core competence . within the framework of this collaboration a series of state - of - the - art ultrasound endoscopes were jointly developed ; the latest one being the pentax eg - 3270uk , which takes user - and patient friendliness to a new level by its exceptional thinness compared with equivalent products in the market as of today .\npentax corporation initiated its second three - year middle - term management plan in april 2004 , under the theme of\ngrowth and expansion .\nthis capital investment was made by pentax europe to advance \u0093a transition from conservative strategic investment to aggressive strategic investment , \u0094 which is one of the primary objectives of this new management plan . it allows pentax europe to firmly establish a direct domestic marketing network of endoscopes in spain , which is one of the major european markets , and also to reinforce its overall endoscope sales operations within the eu market .\n, president , ricoh imaging americas .\nfrom pixel shift resolution to our new generation of shake reduction , pentax proudly continues to lead the way in photographer - friendly innovation .\nhoneywell pentax h3v , circa 1963 . i have two of these . my brother bought the first one in 1968 with the idea of taking surfing photographs . he never pursued that . my parents eventually bought it for me in the mid 1970s . the shutter is now frozen . i acquired the second one in november 2002 which got me started buying cameras on e - bay . this second camera works well and comes with external meter shown above . the camera has no internal meter . the manual is available at the pentax site at pentax manual ."]}
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british virgin islands and owned by richard branson .\nover the past few years virgin care has been successful in acquiring numerous medium to large contracts for community care .\nsince virgin care started on their journey , they have been focused on delivering high quality care , good value and the fantastic customer service you\u2019d expect from virgin .\njsuk news -\nrichard branson\u2019s virgin care has started . . . | facebook\npreparations will now begin for services to be transferred to virgin care on april1st 2017 .\npreparations will now begin for services to be transferred to virgin care on 1 april 2017 .\nprivate healthcare provider virgin care has been awarded a \u00a3700m contract to run a council\u2019s community care and health services despite protests from residents .\ncare australia and virgin australia today announced a partnership to support care\u2019s work with thousands of poor communities in the asia - pacific region .\n\u201cvirgin care could demonstrate through documentary evidence that following acquisition of services , they had managed to bring about a sustained , significant improvement to patient care . \u201d cqc report on virgin care services limited nhs community services in august 2017 .\nthe contract \u2013 the first time a for - profit organisation will deliver a council\u2019s social care programme for adults \u2013 will see virgin care run or oversee more than 200 nhs health care and social care services in the area .\nbath and north east somerset council have awarded a 7 year contract to virgin care to deliver community health and care services in the area .\nvirgin care has been awarded another pair of nhs contracts after being announced as the new community and urgent care provider by west lancashire ccg .\nvirgin care , part of sir richard branson\u2019s business empire , already holds nearly 330 nhs contracts .\nvirgin care refute suggestions that the company will not pay tax at some point in the future .\nthe ultimate owners of virgin care and virgin group holdings ltd include trusts registered in the british virgin islands whose beneficiaries are richard branson and his family . the british virgin islands are a tax haven and entities registered there pay no tax . as a result of the link with the british virgin islands , questions have been raised over whether tax would be paid in the uk if virgin care made a profit .\nin 2017 , virgin care ran over 400 nhs services , but despite the scale of its business the company shows no signs of making a profit . indeed , according to its accounts , since 2010 the company has recorded an annual loss in the uk . as virgin care ltd makes no profit in the uk , the company pays no tax in the uk . however , virgin care ltd is a small entity in richard branson\u2019s virgin empire . virgin care\u2019s ultimate parent company is virgin group holdings ltd registered in the tax haven of the british virgin islands .\nunder the contract , virgin care will run three statutory services \u2013 adult social care , continuing healthcare and children\u2019s community health \u2013 from april 2017 .\na \u00a3700m contract to provide community health and care in bath and north east somerset over the next seven years has been approved for virgin care .\nservices will be transferred from not - for - profit social enterprise sirona to virgin care next april .\nthe deal will see virgin care take over more than 200 health and care services in people ' s homes and communities , in such areas as district nursing , dementia care and supporting vulnerable children .\n\u201cvirgin care could demonstrate through documentary evidence that following acquisition of services , they had managed to bring about a sustained , significant improvement to patient care . \u201d\nrichard branson\u2019s virgin care is to take over sheppey and sittingbourne hospitals as part of a \u00a3126 million deal .\nvirgin is to become the first private firm to run adult social care after winning a controversial \u00a3700million contract .\nvirgin care has started a high court action against nhs bodies and surrey county council over a procurement dispute .\nthe move by virgin care to acquire 100 % ownership was reported to be due to possible conflicts of interest between gps in the virgin care practices and the newly introduced ccgs . it appears that many gps chose to take full control of the gp provider companies , rather than relinquish control to virgin care and by 2015 , the number of contracts for primary care services , including gp services , held by virgin care had reduced substantially to 30 , 19 of which were gp practices .\nconcerns over care quality began in 2012 , when channel 4 ' s documentary series dispatches focused on virgin care ' s business in a programme entitled ' getting rich on the nhs ' . the programme reported on virgin care ' s clinic in northampton , which patients claim has become over reliant on locum gps and virgin care had failed in its commitment to extend opening hours .\nthe community hospitals , community nursing , intermediate care , community neuro rehabilitation , speech and language therapy , podiatry and continence services will all transfer to virgin care .\nin july 2012 virgin care won a three year \u00a3131 million contract to provide a range of core nhs and social care services for children and adolescents in devon .\nvirgin care provides health and care services across the country . since 2006 they have treated more than six million people , making sure that everyone feels the difference .\nthen in october 2017 , hsj reported that virgin care was demanding an extra \u00a35 million from east staffordshire ccg .\npart of the virgin group , we make a real difference to people\u2019s lives through our health and care services .\nwe\u2019re incredibly proud of the work we\u2019ve done . you can hear more about virgin care from sir richard branson and our chief executive bart johnson , and read about sir richard branson\u2019s pride for virgin care in his blog here .\na tory - led council last night agreed sir richard branson\u2019s virgin care could run more than 200 nhs services .\nthe end of life care contract had three remaining bidders : virgin care , optum and an interserve consortium . however , in july 2017 the process was abandoned entirely .\nthe private company will run or oversee more than 200 health care and social care services in the area .\nvirgin care has two arms to its business in the hnhs : primary care services , including gp services and walk - in centres ; and community - based nhs services .\nvirgin care\u2019s strategy has been to target large contracts containing numerous services in the area of community health and social care and increase the use of digital technology to reduce costs .\neach limited company and llp reports its turnover individually , however they are all subsidiaries of virgin care ltd , which in turn is a subsidiary of the holding company virgin healthcare holdings ltd .\nin 2016 the end of virgin care\u2019s surrey - wide community health contract loomed and the whole process of tendering began again . interestingly , the ccgs in surrey decided to split the large contract that had been run by virgin care , into smaller contracts .\nprimary and secondary school immunisation programme in devon awarded to virgin care in december 2017 valued at almost \u00a34 . 7 million over ;\nplease call our customer experience team on 0300 303 9509 . alternatively , you can phone virgin care directly on 0330 332 7890 .\ntreatment for people with diabetes will be among the services operated by virgin care under the deal . photograph : peter byrne / pa\nvirgin australia\u2019s support also includes providing flights for care aid workers to reach poor communities and helping care to deploy staff experts to assist communities affected by emergencies in the asia - pacific region .\nwith the bath and north east somerset contract won in 2016 , virgin care became the first private company to take over adult social care services , including social workers . the essex contract won in 2017 also contains a large chunk of social care .\nvirgin care ltd is registered in the uk , however , an analysis by richard murphy , a chartered accountant at tax research uk , found 13 holding companies , some of them offshore , between virgin care and its ultimate parent company , virgin group holdings ltd based in the tax haven of the british virgin islands . virgin group holdings ltd\u2019s principal beneficiaries are sir richard branson , reported to have a net worth of \u00a32 . 7bn , and his family . according to murphy\u2019s analysis , this type of company structure makes it unlikely that virgin care will pay any tax in the uk in the foreseeable future .\ndr john caine , chair of the ccg , said : \u201cwe are pleased to announce that virgin care has been successful in this process . through the bid virgin care demonstrated a true understanding of our vision and we are assured it will deliver a quality service for our local community within this new model of care . \u201d\ndespite the company structure , which makes it unlikely to pay any tax in the uk in the foreseeable future , according to murphy , virgin care recently won contracts worth \u00a3500m to provide 30 primary care services across england , including gp practices , gp out - of - hours services , walk - in centres , urgent care centres and minor injury units . its website claims virgin care , which became part of the virgin group in 2010 , runs 230 nhs and social care services while employing 5 , 500 people .\nprivate firm virgin care is to take over running nhs community health services in two parts of surrey in a \u00a3500m ( \u20ac605m ; $ 791m ) deal agreed with the local primary care trust .\nas a result of losing the tender bidding process for a children ' s community care contract in surrey , virgin care l aunched legal proceedings in november 2016 against all eight commissioning organisations involved in the contract . a spokesman for virgin care told hsj that concerns about \u201cserious flaws in the procurement process\u201d prompted the company to launch proceedings .\na virgin care spokesman added : \u201cwe have been providing community health and care services for a decade , working with a range of partners to look after more than a million people a year . \u201d\nvirgin care provider services reported turnover of \u00a35 . 4 million leading to a loss of \u00a3407 thousand for the year to end march 2017 .\naccording to the bath chronicle , it is understood virgin care will reinvest any profit made from its services in bath and north east somerset .\nthis support has already begun , with virgin australia supporting care to get additional staff into vanuatu after cyclone pam devastated the pacific island nation .\ndr newton - howes added that virgin australia\u2019s support would be critical in helping care deliver life - saving aid during times of international crises .\nclaire heneghan , chief nurse of nhs west lancashire ccg , said virgin care would \u201cdevelop and enhance community and local walk - in and out of hour\u2019s services\u201d in order to relieve pressures on urgent care .\nan analysis by richard murphy , a chartered accountant at tax research uk , has found 13 holding companies , some of them offshore , between virgin care and its ultimate parent company , based in the british virgin islands .\nin march 2015 , an investigation by richard murphy , a chartered accountant at tax research uk , highlighted the use of tax havens by virgin care and other private companies working with the nhs . the investigation found 13 holding companies , some of them offshore , between virgin care and its ultimate parent company , based in the british virgin islands , a tax haven .\nsir richard branson\u2019s health firm , virgin care , has won a \u00a3700m contract to deliver 200 types of nhs and social care services to more than 200 , 000 people in bath and north - east somerset .\nvirgin care won a \u00a3280 million contract in march 2015 to provide services for the frail and elderly in east staffordshire . virgin care will be the prime provider under this seven - year contract and could sub - contract the work to other organisations . this is a fixed - price contract .\nsince we started on our journey we\u2019ve been focused on delivering high quality care , good value and the fantastic customer service you\u2019d expect from virgin .\njudge deems decision to select virgin care as preferred bidder for county\u2019s \u00a3132m children services contract was initially unlawful but rules deal should not be quashed .\nvirgin care was chosen over a consortium led by the social enterprise sirona care and health , which included avon and wiltshire mental health partnership trust , royal united hospitals bath foundation trust , dorothy house hospice care , and the gp organisation bath and north east somerset enhanced medical services .\nvirgin care has been very successful in winning contracts with the nhs , but if it does not win , the company will turn to the courts .\nvirgin care bid for but did not win the surrey - wide children ' s community care contract ; this was awarded to an alliance between surrey and borders partnership foundation trust and two social enterprises , csh surrey and first community health . the three year contract was worth \u00a382 million . previously virgin care had run these services together with csh surrey and first community health .\nthere are concerns with the way virgin care runs its gp services . the sutherland lodge practice in chelmsford , essex , was taken over by virgin in july 2016 after the previous partners handed back their contracts following \u00a3400 , 000 funding cuts to their contract . prior to the takeover , the practice was rated outstanding , but in may 2018 the care quality commission ( cqc ) rated the surgery inadequate overall . the rating is based on an inspection carried out in december 2017 just 18 months after virgin care took over the practice . virgin care also received more money for the contract than the previous gps .\nthe procurement process for both the end - of - life care and cancer care since 2013 has cost the commissioners over \u00a3840 , 000 .\nhsj reported that minutes from the burton hospitals\u2019 board meeting on 12 january said : \u201cthe trust would have been in a position to sign the contract had it been able to reach an agreement with virgin care , however , this had not been possible\u2026virgin care were discussing their contract issues with the ccg and a meeting had been scheduled between nhs england , nhs improvement , virgin care and the ccg\u2026virgin care was clear that its issues with the ccg would need to be resolved prior to entering into a contract agreement with the trust . \u201d this could have a major impact on the burton hospitals foundation trust ' s finances .\nvirgin care did not win the bristol contract , but the issue of tax avoidance did not disappear . in 2016 , campaigners reiterated their concerns over tax avoidance as well as other issues whilst campaigning against privatisation of community services in bath and north east somerset ; virgin care was the preferred provider for this contract .\nin march 2017 , ccg board papers seen by the hsj revealed that virgin care and east staffordshire ccg were in dispute over contractual arrangements . this dispute has impacted on burton hospitals foundation trust ; the trust is unable to agree a contract with virgin care under the prime provider model due to the ccg dispute .\nsince we started on our journey in 2006 we\u2019ve been focused on delivering high quality care , good value and the fantastic customer service you\u2019d expect from virgin .\nthe collapse of the \u00a3725m unitingcare contract in cambridgeshire meant virgin\u2019s newly acquired contract would be the most lucrative ongoing deal for providing nhs care , he said .\nthe other bidders for community care were another private company , optum health solutions , and two nhs foundation trusts , lancashire care and bridgewater community healthcare . optum was the only other bidder for the urgent care contract .\nsince 2010 when virgin care was formed the company has not reported a profit but a loss of around \u00a39 to \u00a310 million each financial year . no profit means no tax is paid in the uk . however , virgin care\u2019s position within the complex structure of richard branson\u2019s empire has raised some questions about tax liabilities .\nvirgin australia group executive public affairs danielle keighery said , \u201ccare australia has an outstanding history of supporting millions in some of the poorest communities across the region and as a major provider of vital air services in the asia pacific region , virgin australia is proud to be standing alongside care to help support the region . \u201d\nin 2012 , virgin care was the first private company to win a large contract for community services when it took over the provision of community care in surrey under a five year contract and the provision of children\u2019s services in devon .\nthe dispute was settled in november 2017 with a payment to virgin care by the ccgs involved . the amount actually paid to virgin care is unclear . hsj saw details of a payment by nhs surrey downs in governing body papers , but these were removed from the website soon after . hsj notes what happened as follows :\ntrade union unison said members were\nanxious\nabout virgin care taking over and it would hold the firm\nto the high standard the workforce deserve\n.\nvirgin ' s use of tax havens within its corporate structure , such as the british virgin islands , has led to controversy in the media . it also proved a component in a campaign against virgin care being awarded a contract with bristol ccg for children\u2019s community services . in the end the contract was awarded to a community interest group .\na virgin care spokesman said :\nwe have a very strong track record of providing nhs care to vulnerable groups including children for many years now . , strengthened with extensive expertise through our contract to provide community services in surrey .\nin october 2017 , the legal case was settled with a payout to virgin care . the full amount of the payout is undisclosed , however the surrey downs ccg noted in governing board papers that it had paid virgin care \u00a3328 , 000 . as six other ccgs and one council were involved and all paid virgin a similar amount then the full amount paid to virgin could be as high as \u00a32 . 6 million . it is not clear what the payout covered or if nhs england also made a payout .\nin february 2016 , the hsj reported that virgin care had made a legal challenge over hull ccgs plans for primary care provision in its area . hull ccg wants to create geographical groups of practices , each operating as larger scale providers . however , the initial plan to create the groups , by inviting groups of gps to take over practices currently run under time limited contracts , was challenged by virgin care .\nlabour mp for dewsbury , paula sherriff , revealed under parliamentary privilege in the house of commons , that when she worked for virgin care the company forced patients to attend extra appointments to boost profits . sherriff accused virgin care of insisting on \u201cextra consultations before surgery , boosting their profits at the expense of the taxpayer and patient safety\u201d .\nnhs campaigners warned that the history of previous privatisations of nhs services in other parts of england may mean the quality of care patients receive drops once virgin takes over .\nvirgin care has developed and launched the care coordination centre model which is helping keep people healthy , happy and at home . our innovative technology , bringing together records from the whole health service , is allowing our care navigators to empower patients to look after their own health , stay well and reduce pressure on hospital services .\n\u201cemployees need clear recognition from virgin that a well - run health service means investment in staff . our priority is an effective public service that values staff , and we will hold virgin care to the high standard that the workforce and the local community deserve . \u201d\n\u201cvirgin australia has demonstrated that it is strongly committed to supporting the community . we are thrilled that virgin australia will be supporting our work across the region . this partnership will help to ensure that every dollar australians donate to care goes further , \u201d she said .\nbaroness morgan of huyton , an ex - director of failed care home firm southern cross , is a paid member of the advisory committee board for virgin group holdings ltd .\nvirgin care has become a major player in the market for nhs services since it entered the healthcare market in 2010 . over the past seven years the company has been awarded contracts worth well over \u00a32 billion , with several large contracts in community health . virgin care has probably been the most active private company in the area of nhs contracts for community health and in 2016 the company made the move into adult social care .\nin january 2018 , virgin care private , a new business venture from virgin care , opened its first health and wellbeing centre in birmingham . this is a purely pay - as - you - go service with no nhs contracts and no need for private health insurance . this is a new departure for virgin care , but is one of a number of private gp and health services that have sprung up around the country taking advantage of the difficulties in getting gp appointments and long waits for services . virgin care private allows a patient to jump queues if they have the money . the centre offers gp appointments , diagnostic tests , a range of specialist consultations , as well as psychological therapies .\nvirgin care was awarded two five - year contracts together worth \u00a365 million in december 2016 by west lancashire ccg . the community health services contract is worth \u00a345 million and the urgent care services is worth \u00a320 million ; both start on 1 april 2017 .\n\u201cwe will be working closely with the council and our new partners , virgin care , over the coming months to ensure that services and staff are transferred across safely on 1 april 2017 and to minimise disruption to the care and support that people currently receive . \u201d\ncommercial : nhs dorset has named virgin care as preferred provider of medical and community services at lyme regis medical centre in a contract worth up to \u00a38 . 5m over five years .\nthe mother ' s lawyers argue that the council and nhs trust failed to comply with equalities legislation and their own equality policy , including by not conducting an equality impact assessment . they say virgin care failed to carry out a timely and comprehensive equality impact assessment . the lawyers are asking the court to declare the decision to give virgin care preferred bidder status unlawful .\na tory - led council agreed sir richard branson\u2019s virgin care could run more than 200 nhs services - and campaigners fear it is the start of the health service being sold off .\nin august 2016 virgin care was chosen as preferred bidder to take on a seven year contract , worth around \u00a3700 million with an option to extend for three years , to coordinate over 200 health and social care services in bath and north somerset . the contract was awarded in november 2016 despite substantial opposition . this is a prime provider contract with virgin care directly delivering and coordinating services , but with the option to subcontract to other providers where appropriate .\nvirgin care also did not win the contract for children ' s community services in surrey . however , in this case , virgin care began legal proceedings in november 2016 against the eight commissioning organisations involved . by october 2017 , virgin care was running , and this was only on an interim basis , adult community services for north east hampshire and farnham ccg , which is only a tiny proportion of the original 2012 - 2017 contract . this contract is a one year extension of the 2012 / 17 contract . as of march 2018 virgin has ageed to extend adult community care in the surrey health and north east hampshire and farnham ccgs for a year , this is worth \u00a310 . 8 million and will serve 135 , 000 people .\n\u201cbut staff are anxious about virgin care taking over . services are already under intense strain because of the government ' s failure to invest in social care . many community health staff are paid a pittance , despite the long hours they put in and their dedicated work .\nin late 2017 , virgin care also launched the first virgin care private pay - as - you - go health and wellbeing clinic in birmingham , offering local people the extra choice and convenience of a city centre service and relaunched the feel the difference fund , \u00a3100 , 000 of ring - fenced funding dedicated to empowering our colleagues to implement their ideas for improving services .\ncare australia ceo , dr julia newton - howes said the partnership with virgin australia was built on the shared belief that australians have the power to change thousands of lives for the better .\nvirgin care , which has been handed contracts worth hundreds of millions of pounds to run more than 230 nhs and social care services , is one of at least 10 private health firms seeking state - funded contracts whose company structures include tax havens , it can be revealed .\ncare australia \u00a9 2018 copyright . all rights reserved . abn 46 003 380 890 .\nvirgin will also run the urgent care facility at paulton community hospital , which is 12 miles from bath , and subcontract a number of other services to other providers , including the provision of dementia and end of life care and a \u201chospital from home\u201d service for recently discharged patients .\nin january 2016 virgin won a bid to run adult community services across dartford , gravesham , swanley and swale region of north kent . this seven year contract is worth \u00a318 million per year and could be extended for an extra three years . virgin care will take the contract from kent community health foundation trust , which reported that it lost out to virgin care in the area of price . kent community health foundation trust , said it scored \u201dslightly higher\u201d on quality in the assessment process .\noriginally virgin care was strong in the area of gp services , however since the advent of ccgs the company has reduced the number of gp surgeries substantially . in october 2012 virgin care announced that it would be taking over all jointly owned gp - provider companies , to give virgin group 100 % ownership of assura medical . this meant that over 300 gps would have to relinquish stakes in the gp provider companies . at this point 358 surgeries were listed as being part of these provider companies .\nthe problem with virgin care\u2019s use of receptionists to triage patients had already been noted by cqc inspectors : mrs mandal died two months after a cqc inspection of the urgent care centre , in which the inspectors noted :\nwe were concerned that there was a risk of a patient with a serious illness or injury being wrongly streamed and their condition deteriorating .\na & e doctors had also voiced fears about the virgin care centre ' s triage system , the inquest heard .\nemployees need clear recognition from virgin that a well - run health service means investment in staff .\ntwo nhs foundation trusts have won a high court challenge over lancashire county council\u2019s decision to award a contract to virgin care for the provision of public health and nursing services to children and young people .\nprimary care at hmps norfolk and waveney worth over \u00a351 . 5 million won in 2014 ;\nmedia contacts : care australia dylan quinnell media advisor 0412 449 691 dylan . quinnell @ urltoken\nthe senior coroner at the inquest said she would write to croydon ccg , which buys in the virgin care service , with her concerns about the triage system , which gives receptionists with no medical training responsibility for deciding if patients need emergency treatment . virgin care are reported to have defended the use of a non - medically trained receptionist to triage patients and said that mrs mandal had been \u201ccorrectly streamed\u201d .\nsutherland lodge surgery in chelmsford - virgin care took over this surgery in july 2016 after cuts in pms funding forced the gp partners to hand back the contract . the cqc had rated the surgery as outstanding .\nvirgin care private health and wellbeing services \u2013 easy - to - access , paid - for services in cities offering convenient appointments and additional services as well as a fantastic customer experience . find out more at urltoken\nin november 2016 , virgin care was reported to be in the running for the \u00a3535 million contract for end - of - life care in staffordshire . the tender process for this ten year contract had been restarted ; it was put on hold following the collapse of the unitingcare contract in cambridgeshire and peterborough .\nwe have opportunities in health and social care roles across england , helping everyone feel the difference .\nvirgin care services ltd reported a turnover of \u00a3204 million ( up from \u00a3133 . 6 million 2016 financial year ) , leading to a profit of almost \u00a38 . 2 million in the year to end march 2017 .\njonathan ashworth mp , labour\u2019s shadow health secretary , said : \u201cunder the tories , hospitals are facing financial crisis while patient care suffers yet all the tories offer is further cuts and outsourcing to private companies like virgin .\nlast month devon county council and devon primary care trust confirmed they had selected virgin care to take over the running of services for children with disabilities , the children ' s mental health service , and school nurses and health visitors , from 1 april next year . the contract , worth more than \u00a3100m , has not yet been signed . bids by the nhs and charities with expertise in children ' s services were rejected . it has not been disclosed what changes , if any , virgin care plans to make to the services .\nthe council and the clinical commissioning group say virgin ' s proposed model is based upon two years of expert consultation .\na virgin care spokesperson said : \u201cwe are really pleased to have been selected to deliver the local vision for urgent and community care across west lancashire . we look forward to continuing our engagement with the local community so we can provide a high quality service that has been shaped by the people who use it . \u201d\nvirgin care ltd alone reported turnover for the period of \u00a342 million , with a loss of \u00a319 . 3 million and no tax was paid . income is entirely derived from nhs contracts and from work in the uk .\nas a result of losing the tender bidding process , in november 2016 virgin care l aunched legal proceedings against all eight commissioning organisations involved in the contract . a spokesperson for virgin care told hsj that concerns about \u201cserious flaws in the procurement process\u201d prompted the company to launch proceedings . speaking about the contract when it was run by virgin and the two social enterprises , guildford and waverley ccg\u2019s wellbeing and health scrutiny board said that children and young people had experienced \u201cservice variation with differing access for families\u2026a well as gaps in service provision and variation in waiting times . \u201d\nthe new service will combine a range of existing services , including the healthy child programme , healthy schools , family nurse partnership and children\u2019s centres . this contract contains social care as well as health care .\nprivacy policy | care australia \u00a9 2018 copyright . all rights reserved . abn 46 003 380 890 .\nvirgin care is well aware of the criticism its involvement in the nhs has garnered , in particular the fact that it pays no tax in the uk and its links to a tax haven . the issue of virgin\u2019s links to a tax haven was a major issue in its bid for a contract to run bristol\u2019s children\u2019s community health services in 2015 .\nvirgin will run sittingbourne memorial hospital and sheppey community hospital as well as livingstone hospital in dartford and gravesham hospital in gravesend .\nin december 2017 virgin care was awarded the five year contract for the 0 - 19 year healthy child programme in lancashire by lancashire county council . the contract covers school nurses , health visitors and many other services for young people . previously it was run by lancashire care trust under a contract that expires at the end of march 2018 .\nthere are also issues with regard to care quality concerns one of virgin care\u2019s biggest contracts . it came to light in october 2017 and was reported in the bath chronicle that virgin care managers had been asked to \u2018hold off\u2019 from contacting the cqc as the company struggled with it issues , despite managers having a legal obligation to report concerns . as a result of these issues , in the first three months of the contract , \u201cpatients had appointments cancelled , letters and reports were not sent out , and nurses had problems updating patient records , \u201d according to the bath chronicle .\ncurrently , community care in bath & north east somerset is run by non - for profit company sirona .\nwe run over 400 nhs and social care services across the country . find a service near you here .\nthe company has acquired a string of nhs contracts recently , including a \u00a3700m health and care co - ordination contract in bath and north east somerset and a \u00a317m a year community care contract in guildford and waverley .\nthe council said it was\nan exciting new chapter in the integration of health and care services\n.\nin march 2016 , it was reported that the start of this contract had been delayed by a month and began 1 may 2016 ; this was due to the need to finalize some arrangements , according to the ccg and virgin care .\nin october 2017 , hsj reported that virgin care is demanding more money from the ccgs . no amount has been officially confirmed , but hsj noted\nthat sources have told hsj the private provider has asked for nearly \u00a35m extra .\nit means that from 1 april virgin care will become the prime provider of a wide range of care for adults and children . that will include everything from services for those with diabetes , dementia or who have suffered a stroke , as well as people with mental health conditions . it will also cover care of children with learning disabilities and frail , elderly people who are undergoing rehabilitation to enable them to go back to living at home safely after an operation .\nin early 2017 , according to virgin ' s website it was still running many but not all children ' s services in devon . virgin care ' s contract was extended whilst the ccg decided what to do . a report in the hsj in january 2018 , said that virgin is considering bidding for all of devon ' s children ' s services again . the contract is worth \u00a3259 million over seven years and the procurement process could start in febraury 2018 with a projected ocntract start in april 2019 .\neight out of about 50 surgeries in hull are run under alternative provider medical services ( apms ) contracts , which are due to expire in march and three of these are run by virgin care . hull ccg now has to undertake a full procurement process in four lots for the future provision of the primary medical care services currently provided through the apms contracts . critics note the additional cost that a full procurement process will place upon an already cash - strapped ccg . in march 2017 , the four lots were awarded to new providers ; virgin care did not bid for any of the lots .\nmurphy\u2019s research also found that virgin care borrows money solely from a virgin holding company and reports that it will repay that loan , which will be corporation tax - deductible , when a profit starts to be recorded . that holding company is based in the uk but it , in turn , owes money to other parts of the virgin business , whose ultimate parent company is in the british virgin islands . this type of corporate set - up has potential for reducing or eliminating the tax liabilities of operating companies ; a company in the uk could always report a loss due to loan repayments to sister companies thereby never having to pay tax .\nvirgin was given preferred provider status for the \u00a3176 million adult community services for guildford and waverley ccg in august 2016 . virgin had run these services under the previous all - surrey contract . however , in february 2017 the ccg governing body reviewed the progress being made to mobilise the new service , and as a result it decided not to progress with virgin and has since begun a reprocurement process .\nin november 2016 , essex county council awarded a seven year contract to virgin care , in partnership with barnardo\u2019s , to run its pre - birth to 19 health , wellbeing and family support service across essex . the contract began in april 2017 .\nthe mother , who cannot be named for legal reasons , says her two children , aged nine and 13 , both of whom receive treatment for mental health problems , could be adversely affected by the planned takeover by branson ' s company virgin care .\nvirgin provides primary healthcare to several other prisons , including hmp coldingly , hmp bure , hmp downview , hmp wayland , and hmp highdown .\na virgin care spokesman said : \u201cwe\u2019re looking forward to working with the many outstanding professionals , and a range of great partners , to provide and oversee high quality , easy - to - navigate services which are shaped by the people who use them . \u201d\nit won foundation status on march 1 last year and was rated \u2018good\u2019 by the care quality commission in september 2014 .\nit ' s the first time a for - profit company will deliver a council ' s social care for adults .\nvirgin care ltd was founded in march 2010 when virgin acquired a majority stake in assura medical ; the renaming took place in march 2012 . assura began life in 2003 as a property investment company , the medical property investment fund limited ( mpif ) , which then became assura medical in 2006 . the property arm of assura continues to trade as a separate company listed on the lse as assura group ltd .\n\u201ci am pleased that we can now start the process of transferring services . following extensive consultation with local people and a very rigorous procurement process , the ccg board is assured that virgin care is the right organisation to deliver the personalised and preventative care that local people have asked for , \u201d said dr ian orpen , the clinical chair of bath and north east somerset clinical commissioning group .\nour health and social care roles let you do the job you love with the confidence that you can make a difference .\nwhile not currently recording a profit in the uk after administrative expenses , virgin care borrows money solely from a holding company and says it will repay that loan , which will be corporation tax - deductible , when a profit starts to be recorded . that holding company is based in the uk but it , in turn , owes money to other parts of the virgin empire , whose ultimate parent company is in the british virgin islands . its principal beneficiaries are billionaire businessman sir richard branson , reported to have a net worth of \u00a32 . 7bn , and his family .\na virgin care spokesman said :\nwe ' re looking forward to working with the many outstanding professionals , and a range of great partners , to provide and oversee high quality , easy - to - navigate services which are shaped by the people who use them .\nsince 2012 the company has won a number of large contracts covering community services , including ones in west lancashire , essex , north kent , wiltshire and in bath and north east somerset . at the end of 2017 , virgin care reported that it provided over 400 services around england .\na virgin care spokesperson said : \u201cduring the feedback from the commissioner we became concerned that there may have been serious flaws in the procurement process leading to an outcome that we strongly feel is not in the best interests of either the children and families we support or our valued colleagues .\nand nearly 3 , 000 local residents have protested the contract via a petition by the campaign group 38 degrees . the authors of the petition \u2013 \u201cdon\u2019t let virgin take over our community health service\u201d \u2013 claimed that if the contract was awarded to virgin \u201cit will contribute to the rapidly advancing privatisation of the nhs\u201d .\nin september 2015 an inquest heard of the death in september 2013 of madhumita mandal of multiple organ failure and sepsis . mrs mandal visited the virgin care run urgent care centre in croydon in agony and vomiting , according to her husband , where she was triaged by a receptionist with no medical training , as not seriously ill enough to see the a & e doctor but put on the list to see a nurse .\nin april 201 7 , it was revealed that virgin care is in dispute with east staffordshire ccg over arrangements in the seven - year prime provider contract for frail elderly patients , people with long term conditions and intermediate care . the exact nature of the dispute had not been reported , but the dispute has had a knock - on affect on burton hospitals foundation trust and could have implications for the finances of the trust .\nin december 2015 virgin care won a \u00a364 million , five - year contract , to provide community health services in wiltshire for children , including children\u2019s specialist community nursing , speech and language therapy and health visitors . the contract began in april 2016 and is worth \u00a312 . 8 million per year .\n\u201cif and when i could take a dividend from virgin care ( which would make us a profit over and above our overall investment ) , i will invest 100 % of that money back into helping nhs patients young and old , with our frontline employees deciding how best to spend it . \u201d\nin june 2018 , the decision by lancashire county council to award this \u00a3104 million contract was thrown out by a high court judge following the legal challenge from nhs trusts . the local authority\u2019s process was deemed to be flawed in awarding this contract to virgin care . the judge , justice stuart - smith , stated the council\u2019s decision to score virgin\u2019s bid more highly than that of the nhs trusts\u2019 was not substantially supported in its notes of the scoring procedure .\nvirgin care has been handed the contract by both bath and north east somerset nhs clinical commissioning group and conservative - led bath and north east somerset council . it is worth \u00a370m a year for seven years and the contract includes an option to extend it by another three years at the same price .\ndue to the weight of opposition against virgin care being awarded the contract , additions were made to the contract . according to councillor vic pritchard , cabinet member for adult social care and health at bath and north east somerset council there is a clause in the contract that would require \u201cany financial surplus made by the new prime provider to be reinvested into services in bath and north east somerset\u201d . it is unclear whether this means the virgin will operate not - for - profit as it should be noted that definitions of\nfinancial surplus\ncan vary widely . the contract has been opposed by unions and social work leaders .\nwe\u2019ve provided health and care services across england since 2006 and we now treat more than 1 million people a year , helping everyone feel the difference .\nwe provide health and care services across the country . since 2006 we\u2019ve treated more than 6 million people , making sure that everyone feels the difference .\nwe developed and launched the care coordination centre model which is helping keep people healthy , happy and at home . our innovative technology , bringing together records from the whole health service , is allowing our care navigators to empower patients to look after their own health , stay well and reduce pressure on hospital services .\nvirgin is expected to take over on april 1 . the contract was awarded by nhs swale clinical commissioner group and nhs dartford , gravesham and swanley clinical commissioning group ( dgs ccg ) .\nthe decision to work with virgin follows an exhaustive tendering process that has involved a large number of parents , carers , professionals and young people themselves as well as affected staff .\ncare australia is an international humanitarian aid organisation fighting poverty , with a special focus on working with women and girls to bring lasting change to their communities urltoken .\nin late 2017 , virgin care private was launched , the company ' s first venture in purely private healthcare . this business venture opened its first health and wellbeing centre in birmingham in january 2018 . this centre provides gp services , specialist consultations , diagnostics and tests and well - being services all on a pay - as - you - go service .\nvirgin care was awarded the contract for integrated sexual health service across the boroughs of hartlepool , middlesbrough , redcar and cleveland and stockton - on - tees in may 2016 by the council ' s of these areas . the contract is for five years with an option to extend to nine years . the five year contract is worth \u00a336 . 2 million ."]}
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( royal bengal airlines ) house # 56 / c , road # 132 gulshan - 1 , dhaka - 1212 tel : 9881122 , 9882211 fax : 9894433 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . website : urltoken\nhi , a few months ago i heard about royal bengal airlines wanting to start flights to the uk from dhaka , but i haven ' t heard anything else , they wanted to fly to bhx , man and stn using 777 - 200 , i was wondering if anyone knows anything else , all information is useful .\n. formed in 2002 as z - airways and services , the airline operates cargo charter flights in bangladesh and in the south asia region . in 2005 , the airline was renamed to zoom airways .\namaravathi airline is a planned passenger charter carrier based out of vijayawada ( vga ) . andhra pradesh in india ' s southeast have launched the new airline & it is to be named after the capital city\nchhattisgarh air link started operations in dec2012 . it is a private non - scheduled airline based in chhattisgarh\nelbee airlines was india ' s first all - cargo airline based in mumbai , it was founded in 1994 & started operations in jun1995 . business never returned to normalcy after an f . 27 crash and the airline ceased operations by jul1998\na group of young bangladeshi businessmen have raised money from within their community to found the first privately - owned bangladeshi airline .\nair carnival was founded in 2013 as a charter airline known as air carnival charter services . renamed & commenced scheduled operations on 18jul2016\ndarbhanga aviation was a private airline started by maharaja kameshwar singh of darbhanga . it was started in 1950 and became defunct by 1962\nvistara express is the name of vistaras ' new regional airline . it will be based at delhi indira gandhi international ( del )\nthe origins of spicejet can be tracked back to mar1984 when the company was established by indian industrialist s . k . modi as mg express to provide private air taxi services . on 17feb1993 , the company was named as modiluft which started operations on 02may1993 . renamed once again to royal airways . spicejet was renamed from royal airways on 04may2005 it commenced operations on 24may2005 & international services were launched on 07oct2010\nhimalayan bulls airlines ( himalayan bulls ) was a charter airline based at kullu bhuntar airport , in the province of himachal pradesh , india . the airline operated charter services between indian metropolitan cities and the mountainous region of its kullu home . rebranded as airhimalayas in 2016\npersonally i dont know what their training or aptitude for the job is , but its the last way they should be behaving on a failing airline , regardless of what prejudices they have against the sylheti people , who have been keeping this airline flying for decades .\ngoa way aviation was a domestic charter carrier out of bombay that eventually ceased operating . it was also known as india ' s holiday airline\nnil further at this time - [ the origins of spicejet can be tracked back to mar1984 when the company was established by indian industrialist s . k . modi as mg express to provide private air taxi services . on 17feb1993 , the company was named as modiluft which started operations on 02may1993 . renamed once again to royal airways . spicejet was renamed from royal airways on 04may2005 it commenced operations on 24may2005 & international services were launched on 07oct2010 ]\nnil further at this time - [ the origins of spicejet can be tracked back to mar1984 when the company was established by indian industrialist s . k . modi as mg express to provide private air taxi services . on 17feb1993 , the company was named as modiluft which started operations on 02may1993 . renamed once again to royal airways . spicejet was renamed from royal airways on 04may2005 it commenced operations on 24may2005 & international services were launched on 07oct2010 ]\nanother dash 8 - 100 + an option has been signed . believe that the aircraft is a - 102 which is owned by an african airline\nno further information at this time - [ the origins of spicejet can be tracked back to mar1984 when the company was established by indian industrialist s . k . modi as mg express to provide private air taxi services . on 17feb1993 , the company was named as modiluft which started operations on 02may1993 . renamed once again to royal airways . spicejet was renamed from royal airways on 04may2005 it commenced operations on 24may2005 & international services were launched on 07oct2010 ]\nair france ( af ) / srilankan air / royal nepal gsa - bengal airlift ltd . landmark building ( 4 th floor ) 12 - 14 , gulshan north , gulshan - 2 , dhaka - 1212 . tel : 9886634 - 7 , 8817757 , 9568277 - 78 , 9563050 fax : 8811335 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . / this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . website : urltoken\nqantas ( qf ) royal nepal airlines corporation ( ra ) gsa - bengal airlift ltd . landmark building ( 4 th floor ) 12 - 14 , gulshan north , gulshan - 2 , dhaka - 1212 . tel : 9886634 - 7 , 8817757 , 9896435 , 9896474 9568277 - 78 , 9563050 fax : 8811335 , 9569173 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . / this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nbangladesh has recently opened up its airline industry to foreign investment , allowing the company to start its venture . to hear from three of the directors click on the link above .\non 17 june 2009 , the largest conglomerate of bangladesh , beximco took a 50 % stake in the airline , re - branding it and raising service standards to a higher level .\nnepc airlines was founded in 1993 & started operations on 30mar1994 . regional airline that eventually ceased operating in 1997 . purchased dalmania airways in may1995 & renamed it as skyline nepc on 01jan1996\nhi there ! how ' s this airline doing ? about a year ago their was an topic , but afterwards never heared anything . . . . anyone some real life experience ?\ngmg airline was established in 1997 and started domestic operations on 6 april 1998 . international services were launched six years later on 8 september 2004 , with a service from chittagong to kolkata .\nzoom air was registered as zexus air in apr2013 but was renamed prior to start - up . the airline obtained its air operator ' s certificate in feb2017 and began operations later in the month\nair india was formed as the aviation department of tata sons in jul1932 as the first commercial airline set up by indians with local money and personnel . opened the first airmail route in india , between karachi & madras on 15oct1932 . renamed to tata air services in 1938 & shortly after to tata air lines . it converted to a public company and was renamed air india limited on 29jul1946 ) renamed to air - india international in 1948 and air india in 1962 . in 2007 , indian airlines , india ' s domestic airline merged in . international and regional passenger and cargo airline that is india ' s flag carrier\nklm royal dutch airlines ( kl ) gsa - travel time limited jahangir tower ( 3 rd floor ) 10 , kawran bazar , dhaka - 1215 tel : 9120421 - 5 fax : 880 - 2 - 8113639 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\neast west airlines was founded in 1991 & was the first scheduled private airline in india to take off the ground after the open skies policy was announced in 1991 . started operations on 28feb1992 & ceased on 08aug1996\n[ air india was formed as the aviation department of tata sons in jul1932 as the first commercial airline set up by indians with local money and personnel . opened the first airmail route in india , between karachi & madras on 15oct1932 . renamed to tata air services in 1938 & shortly after to tata air lines . it converted to a public company and was renamed air india limited on 29jul1946 ) renamed to air - india international in 1948 and air india in 1962 . in 2007 , indian airlines , india ' s domestic airline merged in . international and regional passenger and cargo airline that is india ' s flag carrier ]\ninternational scheduled services [ air india was formed as the aviation department of tata sons in jul1932 as the first commercial airline set up by indians with local money and personnel . opened the first airmail route in india , between karachi & madras on 15oct1932 . renamed to tata air services in 1938 & shortly after to tata air lines . it converted to a public company and was renamed air india limited on 29jul1946 ) renamed to air - india international in 1948 and air india in 1962 . in 2007 , indian airlines , india ' s domestic airline merged in . international and regional passenger and cargo airline that is india ' s flag carrier ]\naviana airways chairman shahidul islam and managing director squadron leader ( retd ) syed habibur rahman , among others , are seen at the launching ceremony of the local airline at zia international airport in dhaka yesterday . photo : star\nno further information at this time [ air india was formed as the aviation department of tata sons in jul1932 as the first commercial airline set up by indians with local money and personnel . opened the first airmail route in india , between karachi & madras on 15oct1932 . renamed to tata air services in 1938 & shortly after to tata air lines . it converted to a public company and was renamed air india limited on 29jul1946 ) renamed to air - india international in 1948 and air india in 1962 . in 2007 , indian airlines , india ' s domestic airline merged in . international and regional passenger and cargo airline that is india ' s flag carrier ]\nindamer airways was taken over air india [ air india was formed as the aviation department of tata sons in jul1932 as the first commercial airline set up by indians with local money and personnel . opened the first airmail route in india , between karachi & madras on 15oct1932 . renamed to tata air services in 1938 & shortly after to tata air lines . it converted to a public company and was renamed air india limited on 29jul1946 ) renamed to air - india international in 1948 and air india in 1962 . in 2007 , indian airlines , india ' s domestic airline merged in . international and regional passenger and cargo airline that is india ' s flag carrier ]\nventura airconnect was founded in 2010 as the first intrastate non - scheduled airline in india , providing air charter services within madhya pradesh . it conducted its inaugural flight on 07sep2011 , between bhopal and gwalior . the airline underwent a change in ownership and had to suspend operations in 2015 . after winning a contract from the government of gujarat to start flights in the state , ventura airconnect resumed operations in june 2016 and made surat airport its operating hub\non march 28 , 2012 , gmg announced they would suspend all operations in preparation for re - fleeting the airline . it expected to resume operations later in 2012 nut four years later , in 2016 , the situation remains unchanged .\naryan cargo express was a cargo airline based in new delhi & was founded in 2005 . it was a subsidiary of the logistics company by the same name . during 2010 , aryan cargo express operated one single airbus a310 - 300f\nhi folks , hi paintersfirst of all i would thank all the painters around the world for their excellent job and for sharing their\nfruits\nto all us simmers . i read about the new bangladeshi airline which name isroyal bengal airlinethey will get their first plane 1 june 2007see the airlinewebsite : www . royalbengalairline . comis their any painter how is willing to paint the 767 ( or is it a 777 ? ) and 737 for ai - traffic for us simmers ? thanks in advancealessandropmdg747 - 400 pilotusing ultimate traffic , afcad , tt - tools , avsim to optimise and update ai - traffic to get the most realistic feeling . . . . : - )\nsupreme aviation ( india ) was founded in 1983 & commenced operations on 12 sep2016 . it is a subsidiary of supreme aviation , texas usa . it is an charter airline based in jaipur that operates chartered flights in the state of gujarat and rajasthan\nair carnival was founded in 2013 as a charter airline known as air carnival charter services . renamed & commenced scheduled operations on 18jul2016 . air carnival ( 2s , coimbatore ) has ceased operations as its owners attempt to sell off the low - cost carrier\nair india regional was founded on 01apr1996 & started operations on 21jun1996 as alliance air ( i ) . it was part of indian airlines . renamed on 20sep2007 when indian airlines was merged with air india . the airline was again renamed alliance air in mar2017\nghodawat aviation was founded in 2014 and started operations in may2016 . it is an charter airline based in kolhapur , maharashtra . it operates charter services to religious places such as shirdi . it also operates vip and tourism charter flights based out of mumbai airport\nmdlr airlines was founded 2007 & started operations on 14mar2007 offering regional charter services out of chandigarh . the airline tried the full - service model promising its passengers ' pure vegetarian food ' , but missed lease payments to bae for their avro rj70 aircraft and wound up operations on 05nov2009\nethiopean airlines ( et ) / royal jordanian airlines silk air ( mi ) / continental airlines ( co ) jet airways ( jw ) gsa - maas travels & tours ltd . r . m . centre ( 5 th floor ) 101 , gulshan avenue gulshan - 2 , dhaka - 1212 tel : 9862002 , 9860542 fax : 8826678 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\ndruk air - royal bhutan airlines gsa - dhaka national air travel agency & cargo ltd valentine castle ( 1 st floor , suite # d - 1 ) house # 83 , road # 23 , gulshan - 1 , dhaka - 1212 tel : 8822924 - 5 , 8831804 , 8828304 , 8827893 fax : 88 02 9895198 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . website : urltoken\nindia is a country in southern asia , located on the subcontinent of india . it is bordered on the north by afghanistan , china , nepal , and bhutan , on the east by bangladesh , myanmar ( formerly burma ) , and the bay of bengal , on the south by the palk strait and the gulf of mann\u0101r ( which separates it from sri lanka ) and the indian ocean , and on the west by the arabian sea and pakistan . india is divided into 26 states and 6 union territories . new delhi is the country ' s capital and one of its largest cities\nin february 2008 the airline added a leased boeing 747 - 300 to the fleet starting wide - body operations , this proved to be a white elephant in an era which saw global economic problems and an unprecedented peak in oil prices , thus causing a substantial loss to the carrier , the 747 was eventually phased out after just five months of service .\nkingfisher red was formed on 25aug2003 as air deccan by deccan aviation as india ' s first low cost operator offering domestic services , initially in southern & western india . rebranded in 2007 to simplify deccan and then the simplifly was dropped shortly after . the airline business of kingfisher airlines was merged into deccan aviation on 01apr2008 and renamed to kingfisher red . ceased operations on 28sep2011\nthe aviation department of tata sons was formed in jul1932 as the first commercial airline set up by indians with local money and personnel . opened the first airmail route in india , between karachi & madras on 15oct1932 . renamed to tata air services in 1938 & shortly after to tata air lines . it converted to a public company and was renamed air india limited on 29jul1946\n[ kingfisher red was formed on 25aug2003 as air deccan by deccan aviation as india ' s first low cost operator offering domestic services , initially in southern & western india . rebranded in 2007 to simplify deccan and then the simplifly was dropped shortly after . the airline business of kingfisher airlines was merged into deccan aviation on 01apr2008 and renamed to kingfisher red . ceased operations on 28sep2011 ]\na list of all bangladeshi airlines . this list focuses on passenger airlines including international , intercontinental , intra - continental , domestic , and regional services . while the tsa and the airports themselves have taken most of the headlines recently , airline companies have continued to struggle over the past two decades , especially since 9 / 11 . ( and yet , the airlines survive . ) while air travel was once seen as a symbol of luxury and wealth , today it is the preferred way to travel great distances by nearly everyone .\nstay updated on the go with the daily star news app . click here to download it for your device .\nany unauthorized use or reproduction of the daily star content for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited and constitutes copyright infringement liable to legal action .\nhong kong isn\u2019t all futuristic high - rises and modern finance . it\u2019s a strange , ancient city , too \u2014 of gambling , gifts to the gods , and powdered gecko , said to cure asthma . by stanley stewart\naway from the skyscrapers and michelin - starred menus , you\u2019ll find some of the tastiest , and cheapest food in dubai . arva ahmed of frying pan adventures food trails picks her favourite spots\nyour mobile can save you cash , says jill starley - grainger . get downloading\u2026\nthere are dozens of museums and galleries in the city . these are our three unmissables\nhong kong is home to some of the world\u2019s most exciting street food . expert maria chong guides you to the best\nif you want to see the secret venice , you need to paddle your own canoe . stephen bleach dodges the vaporettos on the grand canal\nneed a carry - on case to go the distance ? our team of testers have put dozens through their paces . here are our favourites\nin berlin , the saunas are nude \u2014 and mixed - sex . gulp . will zoe strimpel dare to bare all in front of the boys ?\nthe best insider caf\u00e9s , shops , bars and boutiques in new york\u2019s coolest borough . by rachel felder\nthe thai\u2019s do massage better than anywhere else . we have two places to de - stress , to suit big and small budgets\nthe music - themed aria is perfect for those who prefer the quieter , more baroque atmosphere of mala strana . music dominates the soul of this smart five - star hotel \u2013 rooms hum with sensory chic , and each room \u2013 named after a variety of musical superstars , from beethoven to elvis \u2013 has its own ipod stuffed with tunes and high - tech audio systems . ask for the tchaikovsky room , which looks on to the baroque garden at the back . room keys are fashioned in the shape of a treble clef and there\u2019s also a cd lending library . quiet spots to dine or\u2026\nlet\u2019s be honest . you\u2019re not going to copenhagen for the sights are you ? you\u2019re going for the chairs . home of jacobsen and juhl , this city has its fair share of fine furniture , a good proportion of which is in residence in hotel alexandra . you can sleep among blue and orange walls in the panton suite , lounge in wegner\u2019s papa bear chair in the lobby and view jacobsen\u2019s simple wooden shaker seat , one of the first pieces he made at design school . a stay here means you can skip a visit to the design museum , leaving you more time for\u2026\nexplore the most iconic and dazzling stadium in football . a 99 , 000 seater dream factory .\ndiscover both sides of the mighty danube in this full day tour of budapest .\nregistered in england no . 894646 . registered office : 1 london bridge street , se1 9gf\nthe company has raised \u00a35 . 5 million of investment from 24 business owners and stockbrokers from the local community , which has allowed them to buy two domestic airplanes .\nit aims to offer its first international flight to dhaka by the end of 2007 .\nviolent clashes at carnival finale three men are stabbed and two police officers are injured in a series of violent clashes at the notting hill carnival in west london .\nbbc london , 2nd floor , egton wing , bbc broadcasting house , portland place , london w1a 1aa . tel : 020 776 52667 | textphone : ( for hearing impaired users ) 020 7935 7414 e - 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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 .\nsign up for a new account in our community . it ' s easy !\navsim is a free service to the flight simulation community . avsim is staffed completely by volunteers and all funds donated to avsim go directly back to supporting the community . your donation here helps to pay our bandwidth costs , emergency funding , and other general costs that crop up from time to time . thank you for your support !\ndonate to our annual general fund . this donation keeps our doors open and providing you service 24 x 7 x 365 . your donation here helps to pay our bandwidth costs , emergency funding , and other general costs that crop up from time to time . we reset this goal every new year for the following year ' s goal .\nbiman bangladesh airlines b737 - 800 flight from dhaka to singapore changi int airport .\naeroflot - russian airlines / asiana airlines gsa - borak travels ( pvt . ) ltd . unique trade centre - utc , level # 5 8 , panthapath , kawran bazar , dhaka - 1215 . tel : 9129682 , 9146127 , 9137662 , 9118725 fax : 9131261 , 8823392 , mobile : 01711 - 537353 ( dgm ) e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nair india ( ai ) sub - station building ( 2 nd floor ) dhaka sheraton hotel 1 , mintoo road , dhaka . tel : 8330106 - 8 fax : + 88 - 02 - 8330109 mobile : 01819243177 ( cm ) e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . ; this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . website : urltoken\nmr . s . r . premkumar country manager mr . g . c . bardhan sales officer\nair arabia gsa - one world aviation ltd . jahangir tower ( ground floor ) 10 , kazi nazrul islam avenue kawran bazar , dhaka tel : 9145052 , 9140868 fax : 8116522\nskybangla aviation ltd . gsa \u2013 druk air ( cargo ) psa \u2013 druk air suite # 6c ( 6 th floor ) sonartori tower , 12 , sonargaon road , dhaka tel : 8651270 - 71 , 9675624 fax : 9675624 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nair macau gsa - jetage air services ltd . city heart ( 10 th floor ) , 67 , nayapaltan , dhaka tel : 8314370 , 8322393 fax : 8318249 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nair mauritius gsa - renaissance aviation services ltd . 10 , kazi nazrul islam avenue kawran bazar , dhaka . tel : 8119413 , 8123386 , 9125792 - 6 fax : 9136408 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nall nippon airways ( nh ) gsa - orion aviation limited bilquis tower , 6 , gulshan north circle - 2 , dhaka - 1212 tel : 8813617 - 18 , 9862608 fax : 880 - 2 - 9883917 , 9563595 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nair sahara ( s2 ) gsa - i & a travels limited 99 , kazi nazrul islam avenue ( 2 nd floor ) kawran bazar , dhaka - 1215 tel : 9132068 , 9132070 , 9141020 fax : + 88 - 02 - 9127672 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nair slovakia gsa - aerospeed international ltd . sheltech tower , 55 qazi nuruzzaman road west panthapath ( 2nd & 10th floor ) , dhaka - 1205 tel : 9133759 , 9111530 , 9111974 fax : 9134009 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nalitalia ( az ) gsa - qc shipping ltd . bcic bhaban ( ground floor ) 30 - 31 , dilkusha c . a . , dhaka tel : 9667961 , 9551673 fax : 880 - 2 - 9558144 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nair canada gsa - sky bangla aviation ltd . suite # 6c ( 6th floor ) , sonartori tower 12 , sonargaon road , dhaka tel : 8651270 - 01 , 9663551 - 3 fax : 9664848 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nafriqiyah airways gsa - banani travels & tours house # 76 / a ( 1st floor ) road # 11 , block - m , banani , dhaka tel : 8810302 , 8810304 , 8838015 fax : 8832869 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nbest air gsa - best aviation limited house # 43 , road 1 / a block - j , baridhara diplomatic area , dhaka - 1212 . tel : 8811271 , 8813242 , 9880642 fax : 9881290 , 8852076 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . website : urltoken\nbiman - bangladesh airlines ( bg ) biman bhaban , motijheel c . a . , dhaka tel : 9560151 , 9559610 ( city office ) 8917400 ( airport ) , fax : 8913005 head office : balaka , kurmitola , dhaka - 1229 tel : 8901600 , 8901680 fax : 8901558 , dms : 8901393 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . website : urltoken\naircomodor muhammad zakiul islam managing director mr . syed khwaja jonaid general manager , dso mr . a . h . mosaddique ahmed director , finance mr . mohammad shahnewaz director , marketing & sales ( acting ) mr . md . delwar hossain manager , agency & interline\ncathay pacific ( cx ) plot . # 30 , road # 130 baliaaree ( 2 nd & 3 rd floor ) gulshan - 1 , dhaka - 1212 tel : 8818782 fax : 8823565 , 8815717 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nchina eastern yunnan airlines gsa - skybridge international skybridge international bilquis tower ( 7 th & 3 rd floor ) , plot # 6 ( new ) , 2 nd circle , gulshan - 2 , dhaka - 1212 tel . : 8819481 - 5 , 8834035 fax : 8819486 mobile : 01726291397 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . ; this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nmr . bai jun kun country manager mr . m . k . m . mohiuddin president skybridge international mr . ibrahim / ms . bithi\ncosmic air pvt . ltd . gsa - silkways aviation systems ltd . oriental trade centre ( 8 th floor ) 69 / 1 , purana paltan lane vip road , dhaka - 1000 . tel : 9344132 , 9344139 , 9346741 , 9344310 fax : 88 - 02 - 8359615 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\ndragonair ( ka ) plot . # 30 , road # 130 baliaaree ( 2 nd & 3 rd floor ) gulshan - 1 , dhaka - 1212 tel : 8818782 fax : 8823565 , 8815717 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nmr . gabrial wk li country manager mr . morshed amin asstt . sales manager\negyptair / south african airwias gsa - renaissance aviation services ltd . 10 , kazi nazrul islam avenue karwan bazar , dhaka - 1215 tel : 8119413 , 8123386 , 9125792 - 6 fax : + 88 - 02 - 9136408 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nemirates ( ek ) s . a . tower , plot # 1 road # 134 , gulshan avenue , dhaka . tel : 9892801 , 9885574 - 75 fax : 880 - 2 - 9884900 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . website : urltoken\netihad airways molly capita centre ( 7th floor ) plot # ces ( f ) - 04 road # 127 , holding # 76 gulshan avenue , dhaka . tel : 8831263 ext . 102 fax : 8817406 mobile : 01713 - 094665 / 8 , 01715 - 954724 , 9127021 / 22 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . website : urltoken\neva air ( br ) gsa - hrc travels ltd . tcb bhaban , 1 , kawran bazar c / a , dhaka tel : 8122138 , 9115183 - 84 , 9133418 - 19 fax : 880 - 2 - 8110993 , 9128991 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\ngmg airlines abc house ( 9 th floor ) 8 , kemal ataturk avenue banani c / a , dhaka - 1213 . tel : 8825845 - 9 , 8814236 - 6 , fax : 8826115 email : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . website : urltoken\ngaruda indonesia gsa - renaissance aviation services ltd . 10 , kazi nazrul islam avenue karwan bazar , dhaka tel : 8119413 , 8123386 , 9125792 - 6 fax : 9136408 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\ngulf air ( gf ) abedin tower ( 9 th floor ) 35 , kamal ataturk avenue banani c / a , dhaka - 1213 tel : 01553527340 , 01715181481 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . ; this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . tel : 9130123 - 5 , 8119689 fax : 880 - 2 - 8113220 , 8116231 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nindian airlines ( ic ) sena kalyan bhaban ( 12 th floor ) 195 , motijheel c . a . , dhaka tel : 9555915 , 9557813 , 9563079 ( city office ) fax : 880 - 2 - 9569027 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . websitel : urltoken\niran air ( ir ) gsa - travel time ltd . jahangir tower ( 3 rd floor ) , 10 , kawran bazar , dhaka - 1215 tel : 9120426 - 7 ( city office ) fax : 880 - 2 - 8113005 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\njapan airlines ( jl ) gsa - travel ways ltd . 99 , kazi nazrul islam avenue , kawran bazar , dhaka tel : 9129710 , 9129322 fax : 880 - 2 - 9127672 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\njet airways ( india ) ltd . r . m . centre ( 5th floor ) 101 , gulshan avenue gulshan - 2 , dhaka - 1212 tel : 9887711 fax : 8826678 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nkenya airways gsa - national travel bureau saimon centre , house # 4 / a , road # 22 gulshan - 1 , dhaka - 1212 tel : 9882273 - 4 , 9881408 , 9860393 fax : 9881337 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nkorean air ( ke ) gsa - abc air ltd . house # 116 gulshan avenue , dhaka tel : 9890740 , 9892804 fax : 8814795\nkuwait airways corporation ( ku ) gsa - wings tours & travels ltd . gulshan pink city , 6th floor road # 103 , block - cen ( c ) plot # 15 , office # 5 gulshan avenue , dhaka - 1212 tel : 8881742 - 9 fax : 8833848 / 3849 , 8829009 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . website : urltoken\nlibyan airlines psa - 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airspan limited city heart ( 10 th floor ) , 67 , naya paltan , dhaka - 1000 tel : 8316251 , 8314370 , 8322393 , 9352924 - 25 fax : 8318249 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nmyanmar airlines psa - mars aviation ltd . 12 - 14 , gulshan north , gulshan - 2 , dhaka . tel : 8824348 , 8813059 , 8818795 fax : 880 - 2 - 8810557 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nnorth west airlines ( nw ) gsa - vantage aviation ltd . office arcade pan pacific sonargaon hotel karwan bazar , dhaka . tel : 8117134 - 9 , 8826648 - 9 , 8855497 - 8 , 8810607 fax : 8113037 , 8818599 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . / this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\noman air ( wy ) 28 , land view , ( 3rd floor ) , gulshan - 2 dhaka . tel : 9882010 - 11 , 8812049 - 53 fax : 880 - 2 - 9883488\npakistan international airlines ( pk ) gsa - al - khaleej travels 31 , park plaza ( 1 st floor ) , block - d road # 17 , banani c / a , dhaka tel : 9897011 , 9897049 fax : 9897072 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nphilippine airlines gsa - air victory limited chowdhury centre , 23 - ka new eskaton road , dhaka tel : 9350852 - 3 , fax : 9350851 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nphuket air gsa - nora travels ltd . house # 154 , road # 11 block - e , banani , dhaka tel : 8855251 , 9870549 fax : + 88 - 02 - 9881290 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . website : urltoken\nqatar airways ( qr ) gsa - oryx aviation ltd . taj marriot ( 5 th floor ) , 25 , gulshan avenue , dhaka tel : 9863095 , 9890023 - 5 , 8858469 - 70 ( city office ) fax : 880 - 2 - 9890023 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . website : urltoken\nrak airways gsa - mohammed aviation agencies house # 21 , road # 17 block - c , banani , dhaka . tel : 9861471 , 9861758\nregent airways siaam tower , level - 7 plot # 15 , sector - 3 , uttara model town dhaka . tel : 8953003 , 8919117 gsa - hg aviation ltd . cell : 01730358794 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . website : urltoken\nsaudi arabian airlines ( sv ) panpacific sonargaon hotel kawran bazar , dhaka tel : 8116856 - 60 , 8116827 - 30 , 8116859 - 60 8111641 , extn : 4252 ( city ) fax : 880 - 2 - 8113145 , 9143326 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nabdulrahman al - harandah manager saudia bangladesh and nepal tel . : + 88 ( 02 ) 8140255 ext 102 . email : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . click , book and fly www . urltoken mr . abdul rahaman m . alharandah country manager mr . irfanul haque sales manager\nsingapore airlines ( sq ) gsa - maas travel & tours ltd . gulshan tower ( 7 th floor ) , road # 53 plot # 31 , north gulshan , dhaka - 1212 tel : 9883259 ( city office ) fax : 880 - 2 - 9883241 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nswiss air ( sr ) gsa - golden eagle air ltd . 58 / c , road - 131 , gulshan , dhaka tel : 8821908 , 8822376\ntorom ( romanian air transport ) gsa - air concern int\u2019l . ltd . adamjee court ( annex ) 115 - 116 , motijheel c . a . , dhaka tel : 7169291 - 93 , 9564655 , 9564942 fax : 880 - 2 - 9564720 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nthai airways inernational pcl ( tg ) dhaka sheraton hotel 1 , mintoo road , dhaka - 1000 . tel : 8314711 - 18 ( city office ) 8914343 , 8914351 ( airport ) fax : 880 - 2 - 8322353 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nmr . charoenchai laksanakorn general manager , bangladesh mr . mohammed faisal district sales manager\ntrans world airlines inc ( tw ) gsa - hac enterprieses ltd . 5 , motijheel c . a . , dhaka tel : 9552491 , 9552208 , 9569421 fax : 880 - 2 - 9565159 , 9556211\nturkmenstan airways ( tk ) gsa - airlinkwing aviation ltd . 33 , kazi nazrul islam avenue ( 2 nd floor ) kawran bazar , dhaka - 1000 tel : 9144406 , 8126238 , fax : 8126238 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . / this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nturkish airlines gsa - aeromate services ltd . uday tower ( 4 th floor ) 57 , gu7lshan avenue , gulshan - 1 dhaka - 1212 . tel : 9892393 fax : 9899794 website : urltoken\nunited airlines ( ua ) gsa - united link ltd . taj marriot ( 5 th floor ) , 25 , gulshan avenue , dhaka tel : 9880054 , 9880059 fax : 880 - 2 - 8853035 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nuzbekistan airways ( hy ) gsa - mars aviation ltd . 12 - 14 , gulshan north , gulshan - 2 , dhaka . tel : 8824348 , 8813059 , 8818795 fax : 880 - 2 - 8810557 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nunited airways ( bd ) ltd . uttara tower ( 5th floor ) 1 , jasimuddin avenue sector - 3 , uttara . tel : 8932338 , 893228 , 8931712 , 8956125 fax : 8955959 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nvirgin atlantic airways gsa - airlines services safura tower ( ground floor ) 20 , kemal ataturk avenue banani , dhaka tel : 8816324 - 5 fax : 9896481 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nyemen airways gsa - bangladesh aero vision limited erectors house , 5 th floor , 18 , kemal ataturk avenue banani c / a , dhaka - 1213 . tel : 8861448 - 9 , 01711540402 fax : 8857480 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . website : urltoken\nglobal travel distribution bangla pvt . ltd . ( amadeus ) 119 , kazi nazrul islam avenue ( 1 , minto road ) bsl building 2 , dhaka sheraton hotel dhaka - 1000 , bangaldesh tel : 8330111 , 01199819302 / 304 , 01199 880128 / 9 fax : 9346177 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . website : urltoken\nworldspan distributor in bangladesh mars aviation ltd . 12 - 14 , landmark building ( 7th floor ) gulshan north avenue c / a , dhaka - 1213 tel : 8824348 , 8813059 , 8818795 , 9862138 - 39 fax : 8810557 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . website : urltoken\nan emergency meeting was held at atab office on 23rd june , 2018 to protest enhancement of bank . . .\nsattara center ( 15th floor ) , 30 / a naya paltan , vip road , dhaka - 1000 , bangladesh .\nthis email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 association of travel agents of bangladesh . all rights reserved . designed by smartaddons . com\nlists about airplanes , the best and worst parts of flying , and how to spend time during air travel .\nairplanes are also the safest way to travel , as one is more likely to be in an accident in their car than in a commercial jet airliner . while commercial space flight is currently in the works , the plane will continue to be the method - of - travel of choice for many decades to come .\nwhat are domestic airlines in bangladesh ? take a look at this list and you ' ll find out what are some bengali airlines .\nsanjiv kapoor david holleran asif ahmed mizanur rahman siddique ashish rai choudhury shayan f . rahman\non 28 march 2012 , gmg announced temporary ( seems to have become permanent ) suspension of operations pending acquisition of new fleet . it expected to resume operations later in 2012 but has remained suspended well into 2016 .\n2013 , india provided a temporary maintenance and operational base at kolkata . with no overseas assets , by 2014 gmg international operations consisted of flights kolkata to kathmandu only\naccording to ceo sanjiv kapoor\n[ gmg ' s ] operations will be temporarily suspended with effect from mar 30 , as we await the delivery of new - generation aircraft , clear legacy issues , execute the rightsizing and organize ourselves better to take up the future challenges\n. gmg has stated it is planning to adopt a new business strategy in light of rising fuel prices and changing international competitive environment through a 360 degree restructure of its strategy , organization , fleet and business model . it will redesign its route network to focus on higher yield , higher growth domestic and regional routes using new generation narrow body aircraft .\nat the time of closure in march 2012 , gmg were operating internationally to kolkata , as well as domestic services between dhaka and chittagong .\n, besides additional dash - 8 and md - 82 / 83 , at different stages of the company ' s operational history .\ncontact us .\ngmg airlines . retrieved on 29 december 2011 .\nplot # 1 & 3 , road # 21 nikunja - 2 , dhaka 1229\nthis article is issued from wikipedia - version of the 5 / 25 / 2016 . the text is available under the creative commons attribution / share alike but additional terms may apply for the media files .\nbegan twice - weekly scheduled passenger and mail services between calcutta and madras on 10feb1934 . these flights and the carrier ceased on 31mar1934\nace ( aryan cargo express ) was formed in 2005 . international and domestic cargo carrier\nair costa was founded in 2012 & received its air operators permit ( aop ) from the directorate general of civil aviation ( dgca ) in sep2013 . its first flight was on 15oct2013 . it suspended all flight operations on 28feb2017 citing financial issues with gecas . it had its aoc suspended in jun2017\nthe air deccan unit of deccan charters re - launched in dec2017 with an aim of augmenting the government\u2019s udan regional connectivity scheme . scheduled carrier based out of mumbai chhatrapati shivaji international ( bom )\nair himalayas was formed in 2009 offering air transportation services like charter services , package tours , adventure tours , heli ski etc .\nair mantra was founded by religare aviation in 2011 . started operations on 23jul2012 with all operations were suspended on 31mar2013 due to poor bookings , and the company was subsequently liquidated\nair odisha is a a no - frills carrier from bhubaneswar that commenced operations on 02nov2012 . air odisha has received a scheduled air operator permit from india ' s directorate general of civil aviation ( dgca ) , allowing it to launch scheduled operations planned to commence on 17feb2018\nair pegasus started operations on 12apr2015 . temporarily suspended flights with effect from 26jul2016 . intended to resume scheduled passenger flights by 15nov2016 . ceased operations on 26jul2016 & aoc suspended on 22nov2016 . air pegasus intended to resume operations in mid - 2017 - air pegasus was a regional low cost carrier , only operating in south india , connecting bangalore , chennai , coimbatore , tiruchchirappalli , kochi , thiruvananthapuram , hyderabad , hubli , mangalore and goa sectors"]}
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", "topic": 9}], "title": "enigma . io", "paragraphs": ["wget urltoken gunzip ahs2011 . sql . gz wget urltoken gunzip acs20135yr . sql . gz\nthe outstanding folks at urltoken are out with an excellent visualization of who ' s really hurting during the government shutdown .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nlearn more about the language at urltoken . note : you can still write normal css in the . styl files , special syntax is not needed .\nbigrf seems to have a memory leak when executed within rstudio . this can be avoided by simply using the make model command . see : urltoken .\nnow that you ' ve got a fresh box with enough storage to hold the entire acs , let ' s install ( postgresql ) [ urltoken ] .\nfirst , run ( lsblk ) [ urltoken ] and check the output . you should see one drive that ' s a lot bigger than the others :\nin april 2017 , enigma moved its website to urltoken [ 13 ] from its previous site , enigma . io , and ceased referring to itself with the\n. io\nqualifier .\ngood data journalism example ( how relationship between price of oil vs . production has changed - - this does a good job of introducing a temporal dimension through animation / storytelling instead of a static third dimension which would have been confusing ) : urltoken\nevery year 25 , 000 americans are killed or injured in fires . as many as 60 % of these deaths and injuries can be prevented by simply installing smoke alarms . local fire departments and the\nare working hard to make sure homes are protected with proper smoke alarms , but they often have troubles identifying the homes in need of alarms . this was exactly the problem the city of new orleans was looking to solve .\nmaintains the world ' s largest collection of public data . \u201d enigma collects public data and builds products to help organizations make data - driven decisions .\nin 2014 , enigma was approached by the new orleans fire department and the city ' s office of performance accountability for help in determining which homes are at the highest risk for not having a smoke alarm .\nenigma was able to build a project that could help new orleans outreach coordinators determine what house doors to knock on first . after encouraging results and the discovery of nationwide data , enigma decided to generalize the project for over 170 cities . the project was open - sourced and shared on\nfast - forward to may 2015 , where a datadive occurred in washington d . c . . the red cross was hoping datakind volunteers could help them predict where to target for future fire - safety preparedness events . the datakind volunteers wasted no time and got right to work . they instantly started collecting and merging data from various sources :\nwhile the datadive was occurring , the datakind volunteers discovered the previous project from enigma . they quickly repurposed the code to fit the needs of the red cross situation . in less than 24 hours , the datakind volunteer team had created a map with county - level recommendations of where the american red cross\nthe two teams are collaborating to use and improve upon the enigma model while incorporating additional data sources from the red cross .\n, and it predicts the fire risk block by block for over 170 cities across the united states .\naccording to marc dacosta of enigma , \u201cwe see smoke signals as a first step to helping the public sector leverage open data to improve the lives of citizens . \u201d\nenigma is excited to be doing good with data , and they have already been contacted by many local fire departments . datakind is pleased to see the efforts of its volunteers expanded and put to good use .\njake porway , datakind founder & executive director says , \u201cit\u2019s wonderful to see yet another example of how strong relationships , open data and open code are helping data solutions spread . using data science for good is about more than bringing together the right data . it\u2019s about bringing together the right people . we should always strive to collaborate with others and share learnings - the world benefits when we do . \u201d\nthe project is currently welcoming other contributors . if this sounds interesting to you , please fork the\nso the concept of big data sounds like a great idea \u2014 there are vast stores of information out there just waiting to be used , and we just need something to process it all . but unless you know exactly where to look , it\u2019s difficult to actually find actionable information . more importantly , it\u2019s damn near impossible to cross - reference information from multiple data sets without pulling it and analyzing it yourself .\nnew york city - based enigma is trying to help users make sense of it all . and it\u2019s raised $ 1 . 1 million in seed funding to get it started . the company , which is still in beta , looks at publicly available and proprietary data sets across multiple providers , including government , real estate and finance records .\nso for instance you can do trend analysis across government databases to check out patterns in defense spending , and see who\u2019s winning all the big contracts . or you can check out how different real estate markets are performing relative to local job numbers , or you can even figure out something as banal as how many bagels are sold in new york versus other markets .\nthat\u2019s because enigma has started tracking more than 100 , 000 different data sets and begun to structure them in a way that makes searching them not only do - able , but useful . and all of it is available in the enigma dashboard , decoupling the data from obscure sources that it comes from . the company\u2019s relational database makes searching and comparing data sets a breeze .\nnow that it\u2019s collected all that data , the company is looking to grow its user base pretty significantly . since it has such a broad amount of data , the number of applicable use cases is near infinite : it\u2019s looking to pitch companies in media , finance , consulting , legal , and academic industries .\nthe funding from triplepoint capital , crosslink capital , early youtuber brent hurley , take two chairman strauss zelnick , and colbeck capital partner matthew glass will help in that pursuit .\nthe new york times company selectively invests in digital media startups to support our innovation efforts .\natlas obscura a user - driven media company devoted to wonder , curiosity , and exploration .\nblendle a platform for users to buy articles from a variety of newspaper and magazine publishers\u200b .\ndynamic yield saas - based yield optimization solution for publishers and e - tailers .\nfederated media publishing ( fmp ) connects brands with the top independent publishers online .\nkeep holdings a suite of products focused on using the social web to enhance engagement between consumers and brands .\nkeywee data - driven content marketing , delivering concrete , measurable insights for brands and publishers .\npanjo helps enthusiasts pursue their passions through a peer - to - peer marketplace .\nshine a daily text experience that sends users actionable tips and content around confidence , daily happiness , mental health , or productivity .\na millennial focused media company known for its daily newsletter and ardent following among young professionals .\nwonder a new kind of question - and - answer research service providing access to a distributed network of researchers around the world .\nappssavvy a technology platform focused on scalable , real - time , multi - screen ( web , mobile , tablet ) activity - based advertising .\nday life offers a suite of tools for publishers to efficiently add content to their sites . ( acquired by newscred )\nindeed job search site with a presence in more than fifty countries . ( acquired by recruit co . )\nvidible a transparent , programmatic platform for buyers and sellers of video . ( acquired by aol )\nwe use cookies and similar technologies to recognize your repeat visits and preferences , as well as to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and analyze traffic . to learn more about cookies , including how to disable them , view our cookie policy . by clicking\ni accept\non this banner , you consent to the use of cookies unless you have disabled them .\nhicham oudghiri , a co - founder of enigma , demonstrated an application of his company\u2019s service during the techcrunch disrupt conference in 2013 .\ntrolling government records for juicy details about companies and their executives can be a ponderous task . i often find myself querying the websites of multiple federal agencies , each using its own particular terminology and data forms , just for a glimpse of one company\u2019s business .\nbut a few new services aim to reduce that friction not just for reporters , but also for investors and companies that might use the information in making business decisions . one site , rankandfiled . com , is designed to make company filings with the securities and exchange commission more intelligible . it also offers visitors an instant snapshot of industry relationships , in a multicolored \u201cinfluence\u201d graph that charts the various companies in which a business\u2019s officers and directors own shares . according to the site , pooh - bahs at google , for example , have held shares in apple , netflix , linkedin , zynga , cisco , amazon and pixar .\nanother site , enigma . io , has obtained , standardized and collated thousands of data sets \u2014 including information on companies\u2019 lobbying activities and their contributions to state election campaigns \u2014 made public by federal and state agencies . starting this weekend , the public will be able to use it , at no charge , to seek information about a single company across dozens of government sources at once .\n\u201cwhat we are trying to do is take these public data sets which , due to the fact of their obscurity , are not currently linked , and go about redressing that , \u201d marc dacosta , the co - founder of enigma , told me recently at the enigma offices in lower manhattan .\nfive years ago , to encourage research studies and app development , the obama administration introduced data . gov , a site that catalogs data held by federal agencies . last may , president obama issued an executive order requiring agencies to make the information they generate available in computer - readable formats . publishing and analytics start - ups are now tapping those resources to develop products for consumers and businesses . among them , enigma hopes to become what mr . dacosta describes as \u201ca google for public data . \u201d\nthe home page of enigma . io , which allows the public to gather information about a single company across dozens of government sources at once .\nask enigma for facts about lockheed martin , for example , and here are some of the disparate details that surface : last year , this military contractor entered into agreements with the government worth about $ 40 . 7 billion . another interesting tidbit about the company is that in 2013 , marillyn a . hewson , the chief executive , visited the white house five times ; on two of those occasions the \u201cvisitee\u201d was \u201cpotus , \u201d meaning the president of the united states , the logs indicate . and company employees reported giving about $ 51 , 000 to the presidential campaign committees obama for america and the obama victory fund .\nalthough these details may be unrelated , together they depict a politically influential and connected contractor . in fact , that kind of serendipitous information amalgam is one of enigma\u2019s aims . mr . dacosta says he believes that \u201cthere\u2019s a huge amount you can learn about the world by putting these data sources in conversation with one another . \u201d\nhe founded the company three years ago with hicham oudghiri , a former roommate at columbia university , where both majored in philosophy . at the time , each was working on a data - driven project \u2014 mr . dacosta in climate mapping and mr . oudghiri in finance \u2014 and felt frustrated in his attempts to harness public information .\n\u201cit\u2019s scattered across government agencies , \u201d mr . dacosta notes . \u201cyou don\u2019t even know what data is relevant to you . \u201d\nthey decided to build a system to streamline the process by scraping certain federal and state databases , and applying or negotiating for access to other sources . in a recent round of financing , the company raised $ 4 . 5 million from investors , including comcast ventures and the new york times company .\nbut setting up the system was laborious . for one thing , because the names of businesses and other kinds of information in public data sets aren\u2019t standardized , enigma had to develop its own algorithm to allow users to search for a single company simultaneously across different agencies .\nthe effort paid off . \u201cenigma figured out a way to get around the problem for private - sector entities , \u201d says hudson hollister , the executive director of the\nfor short , which would require governmentwide data standardization . \u201cif the government adopted data standards , \u201d mr . hollister says , \u201canalytics would be cheaper and insight would be better . \u201d\non rankandfiled . com , a graph displays the names of companies in which google\u2019s officers and directors have owned shares .\nobtaining public records can be cumbersome in the first place . to offer its users information about the kinds of items that american businesses import , for example , enigma pays $ 100 a day for a daily cd from the customs department ; the disks contain bills of lading for all of the shipments that arrived the previous day .\n\u201cone of the values we bring is dealing with all of that so consumers of the data don\u2019t have to , \u201d mr . dacosta says .\nalthough the site has a simple search bar , the user interface isn\u2019t entirely intuitive . queries often result in long lists that , for some users , may require a bit of a learning curve to navigate . the site also doesn\u2019t rank results \u2014 because , mr . dacosta says , each user has individual priorities .\nsimple searches are free , but the company markets paid subscriptions for people seeking customized data sets or full access to the company\u2019s analytics software .\nenigma is also tailoring its platform for different industries . it has developed a program , now being tested by several banks , to give credit underwriters more information about small businesses , with revenue of less than $ 10 million , that lack detailed financial track records . the idea is that collating facts from different data sets \u2014 like government contracts and specialty - worker visas \u2014 may reduce a bank\u2019s risk of providing credit to small businesses .\nenigma envisions other industries , like insurance , and app developers seeking its analytics platform as well .\n\u201cwe want to build a generalizable platform that is acting as the route , as the enabler , \u201d mr . dacosta says , \u201cbut not necessarily driving all of the use cases . \u201d\n* copyright \u00a9 2018 insider inc . all rights reserved . registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our\nboth the startup battlefield and the disrupt cup , taking home $ 50 , 000 and beating out six other finalists .\nenigma aims to make sorting through public data a breeze . it pulls info from over 100 , 000 data sources and finds connections between them . think sec filings , state and federal records , lists of frozen assets , and even crunchbase .\nif you search\ngoogle ,\nfor example , enigma brings up a list of databases including granted patents , h - 1b visa applications , and sec filings . if you click h - 1b visa applications , you can see every application google filed and drill it down to see only software engineers . from there , you can quickly see that the u . s . department of labor certified 471 of google ' s applications for software engineers .\nsure , the data is already out there , but it ' s not easily accessible . the founders also maintain that it ' s hard to see the connections between those sources of public data .\nenigma seems a lot like recorded future , the data startup with $ 20 million of funding from investors like google ventures and the venture arm of the cia , in - q - tel . both companies are aiming to make it easier to sift through and find correlations between publicly available data .\nat a very macro level , enigma is working the same business problem : gaining insight for business decisions from public , open source information ,\nrecordedfuture vp of product matt kodama tells business insider .\nenigma and recorded future are working to harness different kinds of public information to that end , and that ' s a really critical distinction that will flow all the way through our respective products .\nalready , enigma has raised $ 1 . 45 million in seed funding , and has partnered with harvard business school , research firm gerson lehrman group , s & p ; capital iq , and the new york times .\npast techcrunch disrupt ny winners include soluto , getaround , and uberconference . all three of those startups have fared pretty well , but none are runaway successes , at least not yet .\nsoluto , the winner of disrupt ' s inaugural event in new york in 2010 , has raised $ 18 million in funding to continue offering support tools to small businesses for managing and fixing their pcs . just last month , it introduced a new service to support small businesses with up to 10 pcs .\ngetaround , a peer - to - peer car rental startup , has raised $ 19 million to date from investors including yahoo ceo marissa mayer , collaborative fund , menlo ventures , and crunchfund . it ' s still a relatively young company but is definitely a rising star in the\nsharing economy .\nuberconference , the winner of techcrunch disrupt 2012 , has done pretty well . earlier this year , it partnered with billion - dollar startup evernote to share notes in conference calls .\nredbeacon won the top prize at techcrunch 50 in 2009 , went on to raise $ 7 . 4 million , and then sold to home depot for an undisclosed amount .\ngroupme , a group messaging app that came to fruition during a hackathon at disrupt ny 2010 , got snapped up by skype for north of $ 43 million .\nnew york ; june 26 , 2014 \u2014 leading - edge mobility , data analytics and credit risk solutions were among the six technology innovations demonstrated for top financial services , venture capital and technology executives at the fourth annual fintech innovation lab demo day in new york today . the lab is a 12 - week mentoring program created by accenture ( nyse : acn ) and the partnership fund for new york city and supported by more than a dozen of the world\u2019s leading financial institutions to promote financial services technology ( \u201cfintech\u201d ) innovation and high tech job growth in new york city .\nthis year\u2019s entrepreneurs were chosen by chief technology officers from 15 participating financial institutions . the companies included enigma , kasisto , lmrkts , pymetrics , revolutioncredit and standard treasury . the group has spent the last 12 weeks receiving high level mentoring , product and business development advice and exposure to senior financial industry , technology and venture capital executives .\nsince the lab was founded in 2010 , the 18 previous alumni companies have raised a total of more than $ 76 million in financing after participating in the program . one alumni company was recently acquired for $ 175 million . financial services companies supporting the lab include : ally financial , american express , bank of america , barclays , capital one , citi , credit suisse , deutsche bank , goldman sachs , guardian life , jpmorgan chase , morgan stanley , new york life , state street corporation and ubs . supporting venture capital firms include bain capital ventures , contour venture partners , rho ventures , rre ventures and warburg pincus .\nenigma provides access to thousands of disparate sources of public data on companies , people , and locations . it pulls together tens of billions of records from sources as diverse as sec filings , government spending contracts , and asset - ownership records \u2013 conveniently indexes the information so it can be used to support business decisions , such as underwriting , prospecting and trading . financial institutions use enigma as a supplement to proprietary databases to increase access to credit for small businesses , and assess real estate portfolio risk .\nkasisto is a new spin off from sri international , the creator of siri . kasisto provides a next generation , digital banking experience through a conversational user interface that lets consumers easily and quickly access financial information and perform complex transactions on their smartphones and tablet devices . the kasisto conversational ai platform allows banks to rapidly and cost - effectively integrate branded intelligent virtual personal assistants into their mobile applications . from retail to private to commercial banking , the kasisto platform can be used to provide breakthrough customer experience , reduce costs and drive better user engagement on mobile channel .\nlmrkts\u2019 platform enables market participants to report , reconcile and reduce counterparty credit risk across a variety of asset classes . as a neutral third party , lmrkts helps financial institutions net their existing derivatives exposures by applying algorithms that recommend changes in counterparty exposures when institutions are both long and short . this can help significantly reduce counterparty risk and related capital charges for banks , and can be employed as a central platform for minimizing systemic risk .\npymetrics is the next generation job marketplace . using proven neuroscience and big data , they match candidates to jobs and companies where they\u2019ll perform at the highest levels . pymetrics assesses career aptitude in candidates with neuroscience games , the latest scientific innovation in cognitive and personality assessment . they create proprietary , data - driven profiles from top employees\u2019 performance on the games to find top - suited job candidates . companies using pymetrics see massive efficiency gains in recruiting and overall performance management .\nrevolutioncredit is the first b2b credit data and decisioning platform to combine behavioral data and gamified financial education to benefit both consumers and financial institutions . lenders , creditors , utilities , and subscription service providers partner with revolutioncredit to assess consumer credit worthiness , improve customer acquisition and retention , and decrease loan losses . through revolutioncredit creditors identify consumers who will perform one to two credit score bands better than their credit score would otherwise indicate .\nstandard treasury builds , maintains , and supports white - labeled and co - branded developer platforms for banks worldwide . standard treasury partner banks see material top - line growth through decreased costs to service their customers , decreased churn , and increased transaction volumes , while delivering tremendous value to their customers .\n\u201cthe fintech innovation lab leverages new york city\u2019s position as the largest market in the country for enterprise - grade financial technology , \u201d said maria gotsch , president and ceo of the partnership fund for new york city . \u201cbecause of this regional advantage , the city\u2019s core banks and other financial institutions are able to commit their time and resources to building the local tech sector . their involvement adds expertise and insight to help accelerate new product development for the six participating companies at a speed that would otherwise not be possible . the result is faster product launches , local job creation and the establishment of new york city as a hub for innovative financial tech . \u201d\n\u201cfintech entrepreneurial innovations are becoming a valuable strategic lever for the financial services industry , \u201d said bob gach , global industry managing director of accenture\u2019s capital markets practice . \u201cnew technologies have made it possible for small ventures to research and develop powerful solutions for industry \u2018pain points\u2019 and create growth opportunities . by opening their doors to these ideas , banks can accelerate their own innovation agendas and drive growth and efficiency . we are proud of the impact that the fintech innovation lab is having on the fintech ecosystem and of the work that has been done by the entrepreneurs and financial institutions in this year\u2019s program . \u201d\nthe fintech innovation lab has developed an extensive network of experienced entrepreneurs to provide advice to participants . pro bono advice was provided to the 2014 class by members of the newtork , including three distinguished executives - in - residence : andy brown , former group chief technology officer at ubs ; crist\u00f3bal conde , former ceo of sungard ; and , dr . david mordecai , visiting scholar at new york university\u2019s courant institute of mathematical sciences .\n\u201cally financial is committed to providing its customers with advanced technology solutions . we\u2019re proud to work with the fintech innovation lab to identify emerging technologies and help shape their products for the financial services market , \u201d said michael baresich , chief information officer at ally financial inc .\n\u201cit is important we continue to work with and support start - ups , \u201d said david reilly , bank of america technology infrastructure executive . \u201cnot only are these companies\u2019 ideas and solutions addressing real customer needs and issues , they also are providing the opportunity for financial institutions to think in a non - traditional way about approaching change as a form of innovation across their organizations . \u201d\n\u201cwe continually explore and invest in emerging technologies to keep pace with the rapid rate of change , \u201d said skip potter , vice president , engineering at capital one . \u201cthe impact and digital disruption of cloud and social technologies , widespread mobility and data analytics is on display every day , and supporting the fintech innovation lab is one way we stay connected and engaged with some of the latest thinking in banking technology . \u201d\n\u201ceach year , the pool of applicants and entrepreneurs selected improves , \u201d said nigel faulkner , credit suisse\u2019s cio of investment banking . \u201cand i am impressed with both the innovation they bring to the table and the value this program generates for the startup firms , financial institutions , and new york city overall . we\u2019re proud to be global sponsors and look forward to next year\u2019s entries . \u201d\n\u201cjpmorgan chase is excited to partner with the fintech innovation lab to mentor this year\u2019s class of innovative startups in nyc , \u201d said larry feinsmith , managing director , global technology strategy and partnerships , jpmorgan chase . \u201cwe are in a unique position to work closely with these emerging companies on disruptive solutions for our critical business challenges . \u201d\nbased on the success of the fintech innovation lab in new york , accenture launched the fintech innovation lab london in 2012 and recently launched the fintech innovation lab asia - pacific in hong kong .\nabout the partnership fund for new york city the partnership fund for new york city is the $ 110 million investment arm of the partnership for new york city ( www . pfnyc . org ) . the fund\u2019s mission is to engage the city\u2019s business leaders to identify and support promising nyc - based entrepreneurs in both the for - profit and non - profit sectors to create jobs , spur new business and expand opportunities for new yorkers to participate in the city\u2019s economy . the fund is governed by a board of directors co - chaired by richard m . cashin , managing partner of one equity partners , and charles \u201cchip\u201d kaye , co - president of warburg pincus llc . maria gotsch serves as president and ceo of the fund .\nabout accenture accenture is a global management consulting , technology services and outsourcing company , with approximately 289 , 000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries . combining unparalleled experience , comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions , and extensive research on the world\u2019s most successful companies , accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high - performance businesses and governments . the company generated net revenues of us $ 28 . 6 billion for the fiscal year ended aug . 31 , 2013 . its home page iswww . accenture . com .\nmost importantly , it shows you the scale of certain departments when it comes to employment .\nthis rectangle represents all the employees of the federal government . it ' s divided into smaller boxes that correspond to individual departments . those boxes are sized proportionally to the number of people who work in them . the red portion are furloughed employees . the blue portion are people exempt from furlough and still on the job . the different shades of blue refer to why they ' re still on the job .\nso , for instance , nasa \u2014 a smaller box on the lower right \u2014 has 97 % of its employees furloughed .\nas the washington post ' s brad plumer noted on twitter , the department of defense indicated over the weekend they ' d be recalling many of their workers , so this chart is subject to get a bit bluer the left side .\nny battlefield startups has been one of our strongest yet , but out of the 30 that entered the fray only seven would go on to the final round . healthyout , enigma , floored , glide , han : dle , supplyshift , and zenefits emerged from the pack as our seven finalists , and their respective teams were faced with another challenge .\nthey had to take the stage one more time to present and face even more intense scrutiny from our judges , sequoia capital partner roelof botha , allen & co . managing director nancy peretsman , sv angel managing partner david lee , kpcb partner chi - hua chien , crunchfund partner ( and techcrunch founder ) michael arrington , and techcrunch co - editor eric eldon .\nour judges sequestered themselves backstage at the manhattan center for quite some time , but they eventually settled on one ambitious startup .\nenigma , founded by marc dacosta , hicham oudghiri , jeremy bronfmann , and rapha\u00ebl guilleminot , is a web service that allows its users to dig into a vast amount of publicly available ( but hard - to - obtain ) data . the service pulls its data from more than 100 , 000 data sources , but the process of sifting through all this information is deceptively simple \u2014 a quick search for a person\u2019s name and company brings up multiple previewable tables of information , and jumping in and playing with data is thoughtfully executed .\nthinking of enigma as a sort of wolfram alpha for public data gets you close , but enigma is much smarter when it comes to finding connections between seemingly disparate data points . to date , enigma has raised $ 1 . 45 million in seed stage funding , and has locked up partnerships with the harvard business school , research firm gerson lehrman group , s & p capital iq , and newly - minted strategic investor the new york times .\nhandle ( or han : dle ) , founded by shawn carolan and jonathan mccoy , is a so - called \u201cpriority engine\u201d available as a web app and ios app that aims to make users become more productive . and how do the apps do that ? by basically folding the functionality of an email client and a task manager into a single service . users are able to \u201ctriage\u201d their emails , as well as archive them for later perusal , but they\u2019re also able to create tasks and schedule them for completion on a given day .\nthe web app is full of power - user shortcuts ( hitting the \u2018a\u2019 key archives an email , while \u2018r\u2019 opens a response ) \u2014 that coupled with the overall focus on forming a clear picture of what needs to be accomplished on any given day makes for a potentially powerful tool for the chronically busy . so far , handle raised $ 4 million from menlo ventures ( where carolan is managing director ) .\nfor a technology startup to really catch the eye of banks ' top tech executives it must , first and foremost , meet a need that few others in the marketplace are meeting .\na case in point is lmrkts llc , a new york - based firm that aims to help banks reduce risk in their derivatives portfolios by using algorithms to spot excessive counterparty risk . the firm was showcased at a financial technology event in new york last week , and it left a lasting impression on many of the attendees .\nthough it has a relatively small customer base , lmrkts is tackling a massive industry problem ,\nsays david reilly , technology infrastructure executive at bank of america .\ni think their timing is good and the solution is compelling .\nlmrkts was one was one of six startups that beat out dozens of other financial technology firms for the right to present their stories to tech executives from 15 of the nation ' s largest banks at credit suisse ' s well - appointed building overlooking madison square park .\nthe one - day event , sponsored by accenture and the partnership fund for new york city , was the culmination of a 12 - week program in which the firms were paired with senior bank executives and coached in how they could best meet the industry ' s needs . other startups featured included kasisto , which developed an app that responds to voice commands ; enigma , a firm that aggregates public data to help banks make credit decisions ; and revolutioncredit , which offers online financial education to adults with thin credit histories .\nlmrkts already has seven banks experimenting with its platform . it focuses on the derivatives contracts that represent the highest cost to banks , those signed outside the clearinghouses . banks report and reconcile their counterparty exposures through these contracts on lmrkts ' platform , and lmrkts ' algorithms look at banks ' exposures and suggest trades they may want to add or delete . lmrkts gets paid if banks choose the exposure - reducing trades it recommends .\nso why can ' t banks do all of this themselves ?\nthey don ' t have a holistic view of exposures ,\nsays lucio biase , the company ' s founder .\nkasisto ' s app was also popular with the bankers . its virtual assistant technology might best be compared to apple ' s siri \u0097 in fact , the software came out of sri international , which created siri .\nlike siri , kasisto ' s software is a combination of voice recognition , natural language understanding and artificial intelligence . it translates the customer ' s spoken words into text , uses natural language understanding to figure out what the customer wants , and searches through databases for the answers , which it translates back into speech .\nfor instance , a customer might ask ,\nhow much did i spend at whole foods this month ?\nand the app will reply with a dollar amount .\nthe idea of having a conversation with our mobile devices is not too far - fetched \u0097 we talk to our cars and to interactive voice response systems ,\nnick toro , director at credit suisse , points out .\nthe challenge is accuracy and context , having the system understand what we want to say .\nzor gorelov , kasisto ' s chief executive , observes that mobile is the fastest - growing channel for financial services , but that\nthere are fundamental usability issues that prevent people from doing more with their mobile banking app .\nkasisto is testing the technology with two banks .\nthe company takes historically proprietary systems and exposes them through an application programming interface layer that can be used by customers , by banks themselves or by third parties , to cut costs , streamline processes or create new revenue streams . a bank might use the software to fully automate the way it buys products from suppliers , for instance .\napis are a standard way two computers can talk to each other at high speed and with great autonomy ,\nsays dan kimerling , ceo of standard treasury . the company is already at $ 1 million in annual revenue and plans to open a new york office later this year .\nenigma , another startup in the group , makes public data readily accessible to banks that can be used to help make loan decisions . it has gathered public data from 100 , 000 public sources and provides apis and data visualization to enable companies to make use of it . for instance , a bank might look up water usage records to predict the occupancy of a building based on its water use . this could be used to inform commercial real estate loan decisions . another use case is employee benefit plans , which have to be filed with the department of labor . they can be used to figure out the number of employees , growth rate and turnover rate at a company , providing strong background for a business credit underwriting decision .\nwe call ourselves the content arm of big data ,\nsays craig danton , head of business development at enigma .\nrevolutioncredit , another chosen startup , offers an alternative to credit scores for people with limited credit histories . consumers who sign up for the service \u0097 usually at the recommendation of their banks \u0097 are put through a series of online courses and tests on financial topics , the idea being that they will be more creditworthy once they complete the course .\ntraditional credit scores don ' t provide enough differentiation for the 120 million americans who have middling scores , says zaydoon munir , founder and ceo of revolutioncredit . and they do nothing for those with thin files .\nconsumers are getting stuck in a cycle of rejection ,\nhe said .\nthrough its tests , revolutioncredit gathers behavioral data from consumers . at the end of the series , the consumer receives a certificate meant to prove they have the willingness and financial savviness to pay their bills . it ' s all free to the consumer , who is\ninvited\nto participate ; banks that offer this pay a licensing fee .\nfor one personal loan company , munir said revolutioncredit worked with 4 , 200 borrowers . at the end of six months , consumers who used revolution credit had 30 % lower delinquency rates than their peers with the same credit scores , he says .\nanother presenter was pymetrics , a startup that uses gamification to help companies make hiring decisions .\npymetrics co - founder frida polli says her company thinks of itself as a next - generation job marketplace that uses neuroscience and big data to help companies and candidates find each other .\nlinkedin meets okcupid ,\nshe calls it .\ntrying to find the right candidates is a challenge in financial services , polli says . typically 250 resumes are submitted for each position and about 60 % of applicants are cut at the resume stage . about 30 % to 50 % of new hires don ' t work out after the first year , and 200 % of salary costs are lost when a job turns over .\npolli had the demo day audience play one of her company ' s games , one that looks at attention and impulsively . attendees were shown colored circles and plus signs , and told to clap only when they saw a red circle . several people also clapped whenever a blue circle appeared , showing their impulsivity . some didn ' t clap at all , showing either lack of attention or lack of buy - in to the exercise .\nthe company works with 25 colleges across the country , including carnegie mellon , mit , the university of texas , sanford , and ucla , and has 25 , 000 users in its system .\npymetrics has completed a pilot with one financial institution and has four others under way , she says .\nlearn about the new datasets and capture methods we are exploring to enhance the predictive scoring of small business .\nevery day , the global historical climatology network collects temperatures from 90 , 000 weather stations . dating back as far as the late 1700 ' s , the records provide an incredible source of insight into our changing climate .\nusing this data , we can determine what the weather is normally like for most places on earth . we can tell you that the average low temperature in new york city on january 11th is 29\u00b0f and that the average high temperature in los angeles on july 24th is 80\u00b0f .\nonce we know what temperatures to expect on any given day with a certain degree of confidence , we can sift out the uneventful days , leaving only anomalous weather events .\nthese criteria enabled us to track the last 50 years of temperature anomalies and categorize them into four types .\nanomalies has risen from about 42 % of the total to almost 67 % of the total \u2013 an average increase of 0 . 5 % per year . this trend , fitted with a generalized linear model , accounts for 40 % of the year - to - year variation in warm versus cold anomalies , and is highly significant with a p - value approaching 0 . 0 . though we remain cautious about making predictions based on this model , it suggests that this yearly proportion of warm anomalies will regularly fall above 70 % in the 2030 ' s .\nyet despite the clarity of this trend , it is difficult to detect on a day - to - day basis . this past winter ' s polar vortex , for example , prompted some pundits to claim that global warming is a\nhoax\n. but while daily and even annual weather trends may be subject to severe fluctuations , climate change shifts starkly into focus when viewed through a historical lens .\nstarting with the raw files on noaa ' s ftp server , we downloaded all historical daily measurements from each of the 90 , 000 weather stations worldwide , standardized their schemas , and geocoded the stations ' locations . this 90 gb file constituted nearly 900 million rows . to ensure data quality , we filtered this file to stations in the u . s . which had consistently collected data throughout the 50 year period of 1964 to 2013 . this left us with 2 , 716 stations and 25 gb of data .\narmed with this refined dataset , we computed the historical range of low and high temperatures for each station for each month of the year .\nwe then compared each station ' s daily temperatures to its corresponding monthly distribution . if one or both of these measurements fell in the bottom or top 2 % on a given day , we labeled it an\nanomaly\naccording to the typology above . for instance , over the 50 year period , we identified 64 temperature anomalies in roanoke , alabama in the month of april , which has an average low of 46\u00b0f and high of 76\u00b0f .\nnationally , this process yielded about 3 million records , or just over 1 , 000 anomalous days per station .\nenigma public is a search engine and api for public data . we find certain datasets to be especially powerful because the underlying phenomena they capture have such a fundamental impact on our world . climate affects our agricultural production , the price of gasoline , the livelihood of small businesses or temporary farm workers , and ultimately the sustainability of our species on this planet .\non march 31st , the intergovernmental panel on climate change released a report reaffirming the scientific community ' s consensus that the\nworst is yet to come .\nthe report projects the effects of climate change on society in the next decades , and questions for instance , the sustainability of our food supply . the white house also recently declared that\nevery citizen will be affected by climate change ,\nand issued call to action for the open exploration of climate data .\nat enigma , our priority is to enable the exploration of climate change by bringing the data to the table . we have come a long way since the earliest efforts in gathering climate data . however accessing the data can be a painful process , especially when datasets are siloed in scattered locations or varied formats . weather signals alone can be powerful indicators , but it is by placing them in relation to our economy and society that the impact of climate change becomes meaningful .\nwe are committed to connecting this entire world of public data to the developers , researchers , data scientists , and climatologists who are striving to make sense of our changing climate and its effect on our lives . we will support civic projects in any capacity , so get in touch if you ' re looking to make an impact - we ' d love to help out . join us in this effort and go grab some data .\nthis experimental data visualization uses new features only supported in modern browsers . please upgrade your browser to google chrome or firefox ( recommended ) , safari , or ie 10 + .\nenigma reels in $ 4 . 5m to collect and organize loads of the world ' s public data | venturebeat\nenigma reels in $ 4 . 5m to collect and organize loads of the world\u2019s public data\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 private data that companies keep to themselves can influence important decisions , like entering markets and discontinuing products . but sometimes publicly available data sets can be helpful , too .\nthe new york times co . seems to think so . the newspaper company is investing in enigma , a startup that aims to help businesses use public data . enigma brings many data sets together and provides a search function and a few analytics tools to run on top of users\u2019 findings .\n\u201cthe new york times used enigma to break stories for journalistic purposes , as have many other news agencies as well , \u201d enigma cofounder marc dacosta said in an interview with venturebeat .\ncomcast ventures , american express ventures , and crosslink capital also are participating in the $ 4 . 5 million round of funding for enigma , which was announced this morning . the mix of investors shows how big companies see value in the tool and wisdom in the startup\u2019s deep belief in the power of public data .\nthe startup tries to make life easier for people who want to combine and look through collections of data from many sources . those sources already include a bunch of local , state , and federal government agencies in the united states . the new funding will help enigma slurp up data from other countries , dacosta said .\nwith enigma , users can enter the name of , say , a company and enigma spits back in response multiple references to the company across a wide variety of documents . users can filter results and do basic calculations on numbers . from there , they can export their findings for additional . csv format .\nthis year enigma will tack on new features for its cloud - based software to enable users to ask more specific questions of the data it has on file . for example , they could instantly inspect state - level property records on apple or one of its subsidiaries .\n\u201cthe idea is you could look up a person or a company and essentially have a kind of dossier about them or their connections , because you have this data resource to draw upon , \u201d dacosta said .\nother companies have been looking to provide better ways to mine public data . for instance , there\u2019s knoema , which layers visualizations and other insights from data on top of things people see in their web browsers . and a startup called marinexplore specializes in data related to oceans , and it offers users lots of data from federal agencies like the national oceanic and atmospheric administration . marinexplore has raised $ 1 . 4 million in seed funding .\nenigma is \u201ca much more generalist platform\u201d than marinexplore , dacosta said . it contains data on energy , campaign finance , corporate funding , aviation , and much more .\nthe company also stands out from companies that help integrate and analyze many kinds of data , public or not , because they typically don\u2019t come pre - loaded with a variety of data that\u2019s clean and ready to search through ."]}
{"id": 55896, "summary": [{"text": "the clipper card is a reloadable contactless smart card used for electronic transit fare payment in the san francisco bay area .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "first introduced as translink in 2002 by the metropolitan transportation commission ( mtc ) as a pilot program , it was rebranded in its current form on 16 june 2010 . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "clipper card", "paragraphs": ["to get your rtc card , please visit : urltoken . for a general overview of the clipper card and rtc , please visit : rtc clipper card\nclipper : use clipper to get a discount . a clipper card may not be used for group travel - each traveler needs his / her own card .\nclipper\u00ae card : clipper is the all - in - one transit card for the bay area . use your clipper card on all bay area transit systems , including muni . learn more .\n50 % off adult cash fare with a senior clipper card , identification card from another california transit service , or medicare card .\nclipper offers a card for adults , discount cards for youth and seniors , and a rtc clipper card for customers with disabilities .\nwhen you request a smartpass clipper card , a clipper with its serial number will be assigned to your name and tower card .\ni have been using an adult clipper card but now have a youth / senior card . can i transfer my cash balance from my adult card to my discount card ?\nno . you need to register a card you receive from ford gobike on the clipper website to benefit from clipper card and balance protection .\na new adult clipper card costs $ 3 . clipper will waive the fee if you order your card online and sign up for autoload . learn how to get a clipper card here or order one today !\nwhere can i get a good case for my clipper card ? how can i avoid losing clipper cards .\nthe rtc clipper card is a version of clipper created for passengers under 65 * with qualifying disabilities . all disabled customers who wish to receive transit discounts ( passes , cash value fares ) must have an rtc clipper card . the rtc clipper card is a photo identification card . you must apply for an rtc clipper card in person at a participating transit agency .\n50 % off adult cash fare with dmv disabled placard id card , rtc discount card ( see note below ) , medicare card , rtc / clipper card , or identification card for persons with disabilities from another transit service .\nregional clipper card clipper is a regional smart card that works on most bay area transit operators . it ' s managed by the metropolitan transportation commission .\nvta bus - when boarding a bus , tag your smartpass clipper on the clipper card reader and show your tower card id to the bus driver .\nyou can use your transit benefit debit card to set up autoload on your clipper card , but you should also set up a regular credit card as a backup payment card in your account . that way , if your clipper card needs reloading at a time when funds are not available on your transit benefit card , clipper will charge the entire order to your backup card , ensuring you receive your order and your clipper card is not blocked due to insufficient funds on your transit benefit card .\nclipper - when using clipper on vta light rail , customers only need to tap their card on the platform .\nif your autoload purchase gets declined by the credit / debit card company or the card expired , your clipper card could be blocked from further usage because you have a debt owed to clipper .\ncontact clipper customer service if you have a problem with your clipper card . a customer service representative will assist you in either resolving the problem or replacing your card . read the questions about card problems for more information about resolving problems with your card .\na clipper card costs $ 5 , but for now you can have that $ 5 added as value on the actual card .\nthis video demonstrates how to add value to your clipper card at a bart ticket vending machine using a credit or debit card .\nalmex m self cancelling ticket ( clipper card ) machine . courtesy d . boothman .\nto get a card immediately , apply in person at a clipper customer service center .\nsee note below about ferry tickets . read more about obtaining a senior clipper card .\nsee note below about ferry tickets . read more about obtaining a youth clipper card .\n50 % off full adult fare when using a ferry ticket or rtc clipper card . proper identification ( dmv disabled placard id card , rtc discount card , medicare card , or id card from another transit service ) may need to be presented at the faregate .\nas displayed on the vta clipper card readers , all current smartpass clipper cards will expire on december 31 , 2019 until reprogrammed .\nhow do i stop the automatic withdrawals from my bank account or my credit card , which are now being posted to clipper ? to cancel autoload on your clipper card , go to urltoken and log in to your registered card account , choose \u201ccheck card value\u201d located next to your card details , and from the card value page , select \u201cedit autoload . \u201d\nif you are setting up autoload for cash value or bart high value discount tickets , clipper won ' t charge your credit card or bank account until you tag your clipper card to a card reader and load the value .\nif the card has cash value , clipper will automatically begin charging you the adult fare .\nvisit urltoken to learn about ford gobike and how to use it with your clipper card .\n50 % off adult cash fare available when paying cash or using a youth clipper card .\ndo not alter your clipper card in any way . punching holes in the card , bending it or otherwise altering it could damage the small antenna used to send information between the card and the card reader . if the antenna is damaged , the card will not function properly .\nregional transit connection ( rtc ) clipper card : the rtc clipper card is a version of clipper created for passengers under 65 * with qualifying disabilities . all disabled customers who wish to receive transit discounts ( monthly passes , ride books , tickets , cash value fares ) must have rtc clipper card . the rtc clipper card is a photo identification card . you must apply for an rtc clipper card in person at a participating transit agency . the nearest east bay clipper customer service center is located at 1600 franklin st . oakland and is open monday \u2013 friday from 8 am \u2013 5 pm .\nthese fares represent a 20 % discount off the adult cash fare for intercounty travel when using a clipper card or a 10 % discount when traveling within marin using a clipper card . clipper is the all - in - one transit card useable on golden gate buses and ferries and on most other bay area transit agencies . visit the clipper card website for more information .\nif your card is registered with the clipper customer service center , your balance is secure . you can report your card lost or stolen by :\nclipper worked with paragon solutions to rebrand the c - store image from on the run , circle m , and clipper express to \u201cclipper\u201d .\nyou will receive only one smartpass clipper card . the card ' s serial number is linked to your name and tower card . the smartpass will be renewed every semester for as long as you take classes or employed at sjsu . with your smartpass clipper card you ' ll also have the ability to add other passes and fare from other bay area transit agencies onto one convenient card . just load the clipper card with additional funds . the pre - loaded smartpass on clipper card is valid only on vta bus and light rail lines .\ni imagine the clipper card contains an application that uses some sort of encryption to enable secure communications between the gate reader and your clipper card . otherwise , the clipper system would be easily hacked with fradulent cards , on phone or otherwise .\nyou can now use your clipper card on all major bay area transit systems . currently , clipper is functional for thirteen bay area transit agencies :\ntransit riders can use the rtc clipper card to pay their fares on any transit services that accept clipper . click here for a current list .\nit is correct , but you need to follow the\nread more\nlink provided and , well , read more . by doing so you ' ll find that the rtc clipper card is a regional transit connection clipper card , a specialty variant of the clipper card for senior citizens and persons with disabilities . you can read more about who qualifies for a rtc clipper card here urltoken .\nwhen riding golden gate ferry , you only need to tag your card to a card reader once .\ni have a clipper card with a monthly pass loaded on it . can i use a transit check card to purchase monthly parking at caltrain stations ?\nyouth and senior clipper cards are free . rtc clipper cards are priced in accordance with rtc program policies . visit clipper discounts for more information .\nautoload is the fastest and easiest way to ensure you ' ll always have value on your clipper card . link your card to a credit card , transit benefit debit card or bank account , and clipper will automatically reload your card with the pre - set value whenever your cash balance falls below $ 10 or your pass expires . set up autoload .\nclipper is the all - in - one transit card for the bay area . click here for a current list of the systems that accept clipper .\nhow much does a clipper card cost ? adult clipper cards cost $ 3 . the fee is waived if you sign - up for autoload and obtain the card at the same time online . there is no fee for youth and senior clipper cards .\nif the card reader says\nblocked bad debt\n, it means clipper could not process your autoload payment , and we have blocked your pass / ticket or , in the case of cash value , your entire clipper card . to unblock your card :\nplease note : do not punch holes , bend , cut or mishandle that can cause damage to the clipper card . it will render the card void .\nwhen boarding a cable car , simply hand your clipper card to the conductor , who will use a handheld card reader to deduct the correct fare from your card or confirm that you have a valid pass .\nages 65 and older are eligible for a free senior clipper card . senior clipper cards allow seniors to receive discounts on monthly passes , ride books , tickets , cash value fares and transfers . to demonstrate your eligibility for a senior clipper card you will need one of the following : birth certificate or passport , state - issued identification , permanent resident card , medical benefit card with date of birth , military dependent card with date of birth . to apply for a card ,\ncaltrain conductors carry handheld card readers that can confirm that you have valid fare . please show your clipper card to the conductor when asked for proof of payment .\nwhen you add value to your clipper card either online or over the phone , your value will not be available immediately . once the value is available , you must tag your card to a card reader to load the value . your card balance will not be updated until you have tagged your card and loaded the value .\nfor more about passes and discounted fares on clipper , including details about the rtc card , visit urltoken .\npasses for seniors are available on the senior clipper card . passes for persons with disabilities , and for seniors who require an attendant on transit , are available on the regional transit connection ( rtc ) clipper card .\nsee notes below about ferry tickets and rtc discount cards . read more about obtaining a rtc clipper card .\ngolden gate ferry ticket machines only sell adult clipper cards . you must apply for a youth , senior or rtc clipper card to receive applicable discounts on fares .\nthe process is completed when you\ndeactivate\nautoload by tagging your card to a card reader or fare gate . clipper will continue to autoload your card according to your account settings until you complete the cancellation process .\nif you do get a replacement card , you must update your clipper card information in your ford gobike account . this information is not transferred automatically to ford gobike .\nwhen you add value to your clipper card either online or over the phone , your value will not be available immediately . once the value is available , you must tag your card to a card reader in order to load the value . your card balance will not be updated until you have tagged your card and loaded the value .\nusing the clipper card app , be able to add card value or buy passes using a linked credit card with instant available use , without the horrible five day waiting period currently in use for people who buy online for their plastic card . read about the five day rule here .\nuse your clipper card on all major bay area transit systems . to learn more about using clipper on a specific transit provider , please click on the links below .\nplease note : the replacement fee is not refundable if the original clipper card is found . the smartpass is deactivated in the clipper cards that are lost or stolen .\n1 ) are clipper card for locals ? tourist can buy ? thought of getting one when i am there .\nts will cancel all the smartpass clipper card requests that have not been issued at the end of each semester .\nyour smartpass clipper card access will be frozen and you will no longer be eligible to participate in the program .\nmtc commission chair scott haggerty announcing the launch of the clipper card . photos : matthew roth . the metropolitan transportation commission , which sets the bay area\u2019s regional transportation and land use policies , officially announced the transition from the translink card to the newly branded clipper smart card for transit trips today . the new blue card with eight [ \u2026 ]\nif you want to cancel your online request for the smartpass clipper card , stop by transportation solutions office with your tower card and the ts staff will void your request .\nyes , as long as your ford gobike is in good standing , you can continue to use your clipper card to unlock bikes . ford gobike simply recognizes that the serial number of the card you use to unlock a bike is associated with a valid bike share account . however , if you need to replace your clipper card , you\u2019ll want to give ford gobike your new clipper card serial number .\nsame for the city buses ( muni ) - but you will need a special clipper card to pay 75 cents per ride instead of $ 2 . if you are a senior , that $ 5 clipper card will be free for you ( the card itself , not the bus ride )\nclipper makes it easy to ride transit in the bay area . watch this instructional video , featuring clip , the clipper card . clip asks : where shall we go ?\nyou can have multiple adult cards associated with a single account . if you log into your account and order a card , clipper will automatically register your new card to your existing account . if you get another card in person , log in to your account , and click on\nregister a card\nto associate the new card with your account .\nif you suspect your card to be defective , you will need to return your card by mail with a completed clipper defective card form to the clipper customer service center to be examined . if your card is found to be defective through no fault of your own and you have had it for less than a year , we will replace the defective card and restore your balance free of charge . if your card is damaged , however , you are responsible for the fees associated with a replacement card and restoration of your balance .\n50 % off full adult fare when using a ferry ticket ( see notes below ) or senior clipper card . proper identification ( id card from another ca transit service , medicare card ) may need to be presented at the faregate .\nplease note : in october 2016 , the metropolitan transportation commission that oversees the clipper card program in bay area stopped waiving the $ 3 clipper fee for vta smartpasses . the assocaited students general services will charge $ 3 ( in cash ) for the cost of every smartpass clipper card dispensed .\nthe card reader may not have recognized your card for one of several reasons . try tagging your card again by holding it flat against the clipper logo on the card reader until you hear it beep . if your card is stored in your wallet or near chip - based cards that use radio frequency information , please remove it and tag it separately to the card reader . if you do not hear any beeps or see any lights , your card may be defective or damaged . you can mail your card to our customer service center along with a completed clipper defective card form for the card to be tested , or you can visit one of our walk - up customer service centers . find locations here .\nyou can apply for a youth or senior clipper card by mail , email or fax , or you can apply for a card in person . visit urltoken for more information .\nif you would like to replace your card more quickly , first call the clipper customer service number to report your card lost / stolen . then visit a clipper customer service center location the next business day to pick up a replacement card . visit customer support for information about locations and hours .\nmy transit benefit program told me they sent you the money . why isn ' t it on my clipper card ?\nthis is a manchester bus service clipper card from 1991 , which was launched in december 1979 by greater manchester transport .\ni am a tourist . would i be able to ride the bus in the bay area without a clipper card ?\ncard can purchase one monthly parking permit per month at caltrain station ticket machines by entering their unique 10 - digit clipper card number , located on the lower - left back of the card . monthly parking permits may be purchased between the 21\nif you are new to ford gobike , simply provide your clipper card serial number when you become a ford gobike member . if you already are a ford gobike member , log into that account and add your clipper card serial number . your clipper card serial number is located on the back of your card . you ' ll need to provide your credit card information to ford gobike or go to a ford gobike cash payment location , which can be found on fordgobike . com .\naccess card account information can be found here . funding your access card is easy , just click here to learn more !\nadd value to your card by signing in to your clipper account . if you are not a registered cardholder , create a new account or add value without registering your card below .\nclipper direct is a transit benefit program offered exclusively by clipper . clipper direct makes it easy for employees to manage their transit benefits conveniently online . visit urltoken for more information .\nyou can use monthly passes or cash value on a clipper card . for a complete list of fares , visit vta .\n> * - adding money to a clipper card from the website takes several days before th . . . | hacker news\nadult clipper cards cost $ 3 . clipper waives this fee if you sign up for autoload when you purchase your card online . if you buy a card at a muni metro or golden gate ferry ticket machine , you must add a minimum value to your card . otherwise , no minimum value is required .\ns * for k - 12 education . wu was poking around on the website for clipper card , the bay area\u2019s contact - less universal transit card launched in 2010 that works much like\nclipper youth and senior cards are specially encoded , so the system automatically gives you the discounted fare if appropriate . clipper also recognizes when your card is eligible for discounted passes offered by transit agencies ; you can purchase them via the clipper website , over the phone , at a ticket or add value machine or in person at a clipper retailer or transit agency ticket office if you have an eligible clipper youth or senior card .\nyou can get basic information about your card simply by entering the clipper card serial number on the back of your card when prompted . you can get information about your pending orders or check your cash value and bart hvd balances and pass expiration dates .\na new adult clipper card costs $ 3 . click here for details . get your adult clipper card at the ac transit & clipper customer service center ( downtown oakland at 1600 franklin ) or other participating transit agency sales offices ; any clipper retail location , including most walgreens stores ; purchase and load value online ; or by phone ( 877 ) 878 - 8883 .\nto receive a smartpass clipper card , you must put in a request online at transportation solutions website . then , you can pick up a clipper card pre - loaded with the vta smartpass at the associated students transportation solutions - general services center immediately after the online request . sjsu tower card must be accompanied with smartpass clipper to ride on vta buses and light rail lines .\nwhere can i buy a clipper card ? clipper cards can be purchased at the caltrain administrative office in san carlos between 8 a . m . \u2013 5 : 30 p . m . , at participating clipper retail locations such as walgreens and online at urltoken youth ( ages 5 - 18 ) and senior ( ages 65 and older ) customers must fill out an application to obtain a clipper card . disabled fare customers must have a regional transit connection clipper card . for more information , click here\nif you add value to your card at a retailer , clipper customer service center , ticket office , ticket machine or clipper add value machine , your value is immediately available to use .\nclipper \u00ae is a reloadable fare payment card that ' s used to store a caltrain monthly pass and / or cash . using clipper on caltrain saves you money compared to buying a one - way ticket from the station ticket machines . and , you double that savings with clipper if you ' re buying a paper day pass and just taking a round trip . fares are listed here . the card reader at caltrain stations reads the clipper card to see if you have a current monthly pass , or deducts the cost of a trip or ride from your card . clipper card also is accepted on various transit agencies in the san francisco bay area . for the latest list , click here . clipper cards can be purchased at urltoken , one of clipper ' s retailers such as walgreens or at the caltrain office in san carlos . adult cards cost $ 3 . youth and senior cards are free . if you are purchasing a youth or senior clipper card , you must complete an application to obtain a clipper card . customers with disabilities applying for a regional transit connection discount card need to complete an application and come to a transit office to have their photo taken . download the clipper on caltrain brochure here ( pdf , 2mb ) monthly parking for clipper card frequently asked questions for more information on clipper , visit urltoken\nyou may notice upon tagging your card that your new cash balance or pass was loaded , but when the reader communicates the new autoload transaction to the clipper server and the server finds out you have a bad credit / debit card , clipper ' s server will send a new message to all clipper readers upon their next update to block your clipper card from further usage . when you tag your card to a reader with the update to red flag your card , your card is re - written stating your clipper card is banned from further usage until you resolve your problems with customer service . once customer service resolves it and they tell the server to remove the blockage , you could wait up to five days for the server to communicate to the readers that the blockage is to be removed from your card ' s memory chip . when you tag your card to a reader with the command to remove the blockage , and your card is re - written to say your card is in good standing ; but if the next transit vehicle says you still have a blockage ( didn ' t get updated ) , the card reader will honor the latest update as noted on your clipper card ' s memory chip .\ni got my youth clipper card from ac transit , and it had my photo on it . do i need to go to ac transit to have another photo taken for a replacement card ?\nif you are experiencing validation defect or other problems with your smartpass clipper card , do not discard the card , bring it to the as transportation solutions - general services center for a replacement .\ni feel this may be an opportunity for clipper to work with apple and google to allow clipper card users to get an app that utilizes a plastic clipper card and an nfc capable phone to let people scan their card to read their ride history and review their balances on their card ( currently , the farebot 3rd party app for android can do this ) . this may also be an opportunity for people to order their passes , add cash value , etc . on their phone , and tag their card to their phone to update the card ' s data with the new information so people can instantly use the card with the new information .\nages 5 and older are eligible for a free youth clipper card . youth clipper cards allow youth to receive discounts on monthly passes , ride books , tickets , cash value fares and transfers . the maximum age to qualify for discounted fares varies by transit agency . to demonstrate your eligibility for a youth clipper card you will need one of the following : birth certificate or passport , state - issued identification , permanent resident card , student id with date of birth , medical benefit card with date of birth , military dependent card with date of birth . to apply for a card ,\nfor information on how to obtain a youth , senior or regional transit connection ( rtc ) discount card , visit clipper discounts .\nyou can also have staff at a transit agency ticket office or clipper customer service center tag your card to update its status .\nfor immediate replacement of non - personalized cards , you may bring your damaged or defective clipper card to a clipper customer service center . visit customer support for information about locations and hours . you must have your card with you when you request a replacement .\nno . you will pay for your bike share membership through ford gobike . your clipper card simply acts as an access key .\nhow do i locate the clipper reader if i am visually impaired ? to assists passengers with visual impairments , caltrain has introduced new tone locators to clipper card machine readers . the readers will emit a beeping sound every 15 seconds , which can alert passengers with visual impairments to where they can tag their clipper card . the locater noise produced by the clipper card readers will have a lower decibel level and tone than the sounds that indicate whether a person has tagged on or off at the card - reading machines .\nclipper card has received 3 . 68 out of 5 stars based on 4 customer reviews and a bbb rating of a + .\nclipper customer service will mail your card directly to the address you provide on your application . cards typically arrive within seven days .\nin other words , do not buy a clipper card . buy a muni passport for the number of days you need it .\nthe sfmta is developing a new fare card system for when the city\u2019s contract with clipper ends in 2019 . [ ingleside light ]\nwhen riding golden gate transit buses , clipper deducts the maximum fare from your starting zone and then refunds the difference when you tag your card to the card reader upon exiting . this means you must tag your card to the card reader upon entering and exiting the bus to ensure you ' re only charged for the distance you travel and that clipper applies any appropriate discounted fares and transfers .\nif you get a new clipper card , you must update the clipper card serial number in your account with your transit benefit provider when you place your next order . if you get a new or replacement card after the deadline for modifying your transit benefit order , please contact clipper customer service at 877 . 878 . 8883 ( tdd / tty 711 or 800 . 735 . 2929 ) .\n( previous name of the current clipper card system ) , and that any purchases for the smart card system that is done by phone or online can take up to three days to be available .\nadult clipper cards cost $ 3 . clipper waives this fee if you set up autoload when you order your card online . if you buy a card at a muni metro or golden gate ferry ticket machine or a smart fare machine , you must add a minimum value to your card . otherwise , no minimum value is required .\nwe will automatically send an email with the subject\ndeclined clipper autoload payment\nto the email address in your clipper account .\nwhen you receive your card , call clipper customer service at 877 . 878 . 8883 to set up an online account . this also will enable clipper customer service to answer questions about your account .\non the light rail train , be prepared to show your smartpass clipper and sjsu tower card id to the fare inspector upon request .\nmy card / value was blocked due to an expired credit card . why wasn ' t i given advance notice that this would happen ?\nproducts / cash may also be loaded through the clipper web site or over the phone with the clipper customer service bureau , but the product / cash may take up to five days to be loaded onto the card . clipper also offers autoload where your card is reloaded each month automatically . for more information , visit urltoken or call the clipper customer service bureau at 1 - 877 - 878 - 8883 .\nfind additional information on how to use clipper and ways to add value . clipper also works with a variety of transit benefits programs .\nhow can i use commuter checks ? most clipper retailers accept commuter checks . for retail locations , call clipper or go to urltoken .\nif i load a monthly passt on my clipper card , am i good to go ? no . on caltrain , you must also have a minimum of $ 1 . 25 in cash on your card .\nif you prefer using a senior / disabled monthly pass sticker , they are available at many retailers . the sticker is placed directly on the face of the rtc clipper card , and is valid only when affixed to the card . to use it on the bus , simply show the driver your card rather than tagging it on the clipper device .\nwe will block your card from further use and mail you a new card with your balance restored . replacement cards are typically ready to be shipped within 2 business days of the card being reported lost or stolen .\nif your card is registered , you can take advantage of more self - serve features , including listening to or getting a copy of your recent transactions , adding value to your card or ordering a replacement card .\nyou can purchase a new adult clipper card and add value to any clipper card at the sausalito , larkspur and san francisco ferry building terminals . customers who take the ferry from tiburon can purchase clipper cards and value , as well as limited - use tickets , at the ticket machine located in the paid area of the san francisco ferry building terminal . learn more about ways to get a card and add value .\nno , each customer must have his or her own clipper card to pay the fare on both golden gate transit and golden gate ferry .\nclipper always checks first to see if your card has a valid pass or transfer , ensuring you are always charged the lowest possible fare .\nno , if two or more people are traveling together and want to use clipper , each needs to have his or her own card .\nmy spouse , relative , or close friend needs help managing their registered clipper card . how can i manage the account on their behalf ?\ngot the clipper card blues ? we have the 411 on when you should pay , and when you should try to protest your ticket .\nno more carrying a plastic clipper card in your wallet . just put your phone to the reader to handle your fare / pass transaction .\nto use your clipper card on most muni services , locate a card reader on the vehicle or fare gate . 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 will verify your monthly pass or passport , and display the expiration date . or it will deduct the cash fare , and show your remaining balance and transfer time .\ncard registration gives you the security of balance protection if your card is lost , stolen or damaged . registration is required to set up autoload .\nyou can link your clipper card to a ford gobike bike share account . this allows you to use your card like an access key to unlock bikes you wish to use . however , payment for bike share will come out of your ford gobike account , not your clipper account .\nclipper automatically calculates free or discounted transfers when you transfer between golden gate transit , golden gate ferry and other transit services that accept clipper .\nno refunds will be granted for costs resulting from blocked clipper cards . please manage your clipper account to prepare for these upcoming fare increases .\nif we block your card value , allow at least 1 day for your card to be unblocked , and then you will need to tag your card to a card reader or ticket machine to activate the unblock . this process may take up to 5 days if you are tagging only on a bus or light - rail vehicle . shorten the time it takes to unblock your clipper card to as little as 1 day by tagging a :\nin addition , a new smartphone app , called farebot , allows anyone to scan a clipper card and find out where the owner has been .\nvta or as will confiscate the smartpass clipper card and report the violation to the sjsu office of student conduct & ethical development and the university authorities . vta or sjsu will pursue claims or demands against , or seek prosecution of , anyone who commits unauthorized use of the smartpass clipper card .\nregistered clipper customers can request a card transaction history . card transaction histories are available in pdf . simply log in to your account and request a 30 - or 60 - day report for any card listed on your account . you also can contact clipper customer service at 877 . 878 . 8883 ( tdd / tty 711 or 800 . 735 . 2929 ) .\nthe cards are stored - value - meaning that the card actually stores how much money it is worth . for cost saving and legacy reasons , most clipper readers are offline and simply read and update the card value .\nalso , there could be an option for people to not use a clipper card , and instead use a registered credit / debit card to make their one - time transit fare payment . it might be a cool perk for those with pre - tax commuter benefit debit cards to simply tap their phone and just deduct the balance from the card ; no more need to load the money to a clipper card , just touch and pay .\nbring some form of valid photo identification with you , such as a driver ' s license , california identification card , passport or alien registration card .\nthe hours during which you can apply for a rtc clipper card at the ac transit & clipper customer service center are monday \u2013 friday , 8 : 00 a . m . \u2013 5 : 00 p . m .\nto assist passengers with visual impairments , caltrain has introduced tone locators to the clipper card readers . the readers will emit a beeping sound every 15 seconds , which can alert passengers with visual impairments to where they can tag their clipper card . the locator beeps will have a lower decibel level and tone than the beeps that indicate whether a person has tagged on or off at the clipper card reader . listen to a sample of the tone .\nif you are setting up autoload for a transit pass for the first time , clipper will charge your credit card or bank account before making the pass available for you to pick up . after that , clipper will not charge you until after you tag your card and load your pass on it .\nshort of taping the clipper card to the back of your phone - - no . card emulation mode for phones is a bit of a cluster f * * * . there have been some apps that have done a good job of hacking what ' s inside the card ( farebot comes to mind ) , but nothing reproduces it ' s functionality . one other thing . . . the clipper card contains a uuid just as any nfc tag does . some startups have hacked things so that they use the clipper card as your identification mechanism . that ' s an unrelated but cool fact . . .\ncurrently farebot can parse and display balance and trip history information from seattle\u2019s orca card , and can dump raw data from any other mifare desfire card including san francisco\u2019s clipper card . farebot is open - source and designed to be flexible so that hopefully other developers will add support for other types of cards .\nto avoid your card being blocked in the future , you may want to add a backup credit card for your autoload purchases . if your primary autoload funding source is declined , your order will be charged to your backup card . log in to urltoken and select payment information to add a backup credit card .\nwhen adding value to your clipper card , choose the combination of passes , tickets , or clipper cash that suits your needs . to find out which passes , tickets and ride books are available by individual transit provider , click\nare fare credits on samtrans and vta still available with clipper ? yes . customers with a two - zone or greater monthly pass loaded on their clipper card receive a local fare credit when they tag on samtrans and vta .\nlike i explained earlier , purchasing it in - person means you get to use the funds immediately . vendors have credit card style terminals fitted with a special clipper read / write device that can update your card immediately . automated machines can update the card immediately because it validates the cash you fed it , or getting approval from your credit / debit card company to make the purchase .\na new adult clipper card costs $ 3 . clipper will waive this fee if you purchase your card online and sign up for autoload at the time of purchase only . if you purchase a card at a muni metro or golden gate ferry ticket machine or a smart fare machine , you will need to load a minimum amount of value to your new card . at other locations and on clippercard . com , no minimum value is required for new cards .\nif you are paying for your ride with cash value , you must have a minimum balance of $ 2 on an adult clipper card or $ 1 . 25 on a senior , youth or rtc clipper card . no minimum cash value balance is required if you are using a monthly pass or passport .\neach youth and senior card is automatically registered by the clipper customer service center and therefore will have its own account . you can manage that account online using the same credit card that you use for any other clipper cards ; however , you will have to use a separate login to access the account .\nif you lose your smartpass clipper card or it gets stolen , contact transportation solutions immediately by phone ( 408 . 924 . 7433 ) , email ( transportation @ sjsu . edu ) or stop by the ts center and report the loss . make sure you provide your name and tower card number . to replace your tower card id , go to the student services center on 9th & san fernando streets , tower card window , and apply for a new tower card .\nnote : youth , senior & rtc clipper cards are available in - person with approved id . visit the clipper website for complete details and locations .\nhere are the details : students : click the smartpass clipper card request link and fill out the short form . read and check the smartpass usage terms & conditions , then submit your request . then , pick up your card at the as transportation solutions - general services center . sjsu tower card is required . after receiving your smartpass clipper card , the smartpass will remain active for as long as you are enrolled as a regular student at sjsu . the extended studies ' students must pay the associated students ' fee . employees : first , submit a request online in the smartpass clipper card request link . then , pick up your smartpass clipper at the as transportation solutions - general services center located in student union , east wing ( on 9th street plaza ) , room 1800 . sjsu tower card is required . the fee is $ 25 per semester ( 6 months ) plus $ 3 for the cost of a clipper card .\ni don ' t think it would be all that hard to get a clipper card if you wanted one since they are sold at most walgreens locations .\nto replace your smartpass clipper card visit transportation solutions center located in the east wing of student union building on 9th street plaza by the atm ' s .\nto use clipper on ac transit , locate the clipper card reader on the bus , either attached to the pole on your left as you board or near the fare box . 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 .\nwhen you tag your card to an updated reader , your new value will be added to your card , while at the same time , handle your transaction to pay your fare or validate your transit pass . if your card has the newly updated balance , but the second card reader you use doesn ' t have the update , it will honor the most recent information that is stored in your card .\nno , ac transit no longer requires youth to have a photo on their clipper cards , so you do not have to go in person to have a photo taken . you can report your card lost or stolen and pay the $ 5 card replacement fee by logging into your clipper account and clicking on\nreport lost , stolen or damaged card\nor by calling clipper customer service at 877 . 878 . 8883 ( tdd / tty 711 or 800 . 735 . 2929 ) . you will receive a replacement card without a photo in the mail .\nonce clipper has fully processed the transaction and updated its database , the purchase has to be pushed out to your card . this is done via a sync process between clipper ' s database and all the tag devices in the system .\nalso , using the clipper card app , people can also purchase day passes like for muni . muni does sell the passports for clipper , but people still prefer the scratch - off ones or buying it from the cable car conductor .\none - third of riders use paper tickets , so bart hopes the 50 - cent surcharge per trip will get them to switch to clipper cards . it will add clipper card vending machines to every station as part of the change .\ntransit riders can remain anonymous if they pay for a clipper card in cash and do not register it , he noted . people who don\u2019t register stand to lose any money on their card if it is lost , stolen or stops working .\nif your next order will cause your clipper card to exceed the $ 300 maximum balance , clipper cannot load the funds to your card . you have up to 6 months to spend down your balance , so you can load the funds . if you haven ' t reduced your balance by that time , the order will expire , and clipper will return the value to your transit benefit provider .\nclipper is an all - in - one transit card that keeps track of any passes and cash value that you load onto it , while applying all applicable fares , discounts and transfer rules . this lets you customize your card for your own transit needs . a clipper card makes boarding faster , eliminates the need to carry exact change , and can be registered for added protection in case it\u2019s lost .\nthe clipper privacy policy is the primary document through which the clipper program communicates our commitment to protect a customer ' s personally identifiable information ( pii ) .\nwhy are you required to have a cash balance of $ 1 . 25 on your clipper card if you have a caltrain monthly or 8 - ride pass ?"]}
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", "topic": 2}], "title": "zhejiang university of media and communications ( zumc )", "paragraphs": ["for more information about zumc , visit the zhejiang university of media and communications website .\n' zhejiang university of media and communications ( zumc )\n' is a public national university in hangzhou , china .\nzhejiang university of media and communications ( zumc ) is one of china\u2019s major hubs that cultivate specialized talents for the broadcast industry and other industries in media and communications .\nthe other university known for media studies in china is zhejiang university of media and communications ( zumc ) which has campuses in hangzhou and tongxiang .\nzhejiang university of media and communications ( zumc ) is one of the two leading universities in china specialing in cultivating professionals , talents and other specialists for the broadcast industry and other industries in media and communications .\nin july 2011 , in cooperation with zhejiang university of media and communications ( zumc ) , ' the confucius institute at ulster university ' ( ciuu ) was developed .\nzhejiang _ university _ of _ media _ and _ communications _ ( zumc ) , _ china _ - _ job _ vacancies _ 2016 . docx\nthe university has also established links with a number of chinese he institutions including the changshu institute of technology , shanghai university , shanghai maritime university , wuhan university of technology ( wut ) , zhejiang university of media and communications ( zumc ) , tianjin university of commerce ( tuc ) and shanghai dianji university .\nstudy abroad at one of our many international partners , which include zhejiang university of media and communications ( zumc ) in china , jean moulin university , lyon , france , and ucsc milan in italy .\nopportunity to study abroad at one of our many international partners during a placement year , which include zhejiang university of media and communications ( zumc ) in china and jean moulin university , lyon , france .\nzumc is one of china\u2019s major hubs that trains and educates talent for the broadcast and other creative industries in media and communications .\nzhejiang university of media and communications is a highly professional chinese institution of higher education in china in the field of media and communications . the university was founded 33 years ago when china first began her epoch marking opening and reforms . . . .\nhe has been an invited lecturer to warwick university , goldsmiths , zhejiang university of media and communications ( zumc ) in china , stellenbosch university in south africa and the university of ibadan in nigeria and has undertaken digital consultancy work for a number of companies , charities and organisations .\nzhejiang university of media and communications is a national university in china . it was formerly known as the zhejiang higher vocational training school of radio & television which was affiliated with the state administration of radio film and television . in may 2004 , with the approval of the ministry of education , the school was upgraded to a university and changed its name to the present zhejiang university of media and communications . in october 2011 , the ministry of education granted the university the right to confer master ' s degrees in journalism and media communications . today , more than 10 , 000 full - time students are currently studying in over 50 programs at the 13 colleges and schools of zhejiang university of media and communications .\nmedia studies ( or something similar ) can be studied at the university of amsterdam , vu university amsterdam , erasmus university rotterdam , university of groningen and the university of utrecht .\nzhejiang university of media and communications ( zumc ) is one of the two leading universities in china specializing in cultivating professionals , talents , and other specialists for the broadcast industry and other industries in media and communications . the university is well - equipped with advanced teaching and experimental facilities that guarantee students a professional , efficient , and people - friendly learning environment .\nmore more program is not available for application in zhejiang university of media and communications ( zumc ) . want to study more in china ? 157 universities contains more program on cucas ! 7422 related courses can be found .\nmore more program is not available for application in zhejiang university of media and communications ( zumc ) . want to study more in china ? 43 universities contains more program on cucas ! 325 related courses can be found .\nzhejiang university of media and communications is well equipped with advanced teaching facilities . it offers a series of \u201clearning labs\u201d on campus including 17 tv broadcasting studios and many art and design studios .\ncommunication sciences ( or a derivative thereof ) can be studied at erasmus university rotterdam , radboud university , tilburg university , university of amsterdam , university of groningen , university of twente , roosevelt academy , university of utrecht , vu university amsterdam and wageningen university and research centre .\nfor nearly 40 years , zhejiang university of media and communications has provided central and local broadcast and media industries with a myriad of specialized talents . through years of unremitting efforts , by the strong and professional teaching staff , high quality teaching and research and well - equipped facilities , zhejiang university of media and communications graduates are well received by the industry and society in general , and our graduate employment rates remain above 93 % annually .\na group of 20 delegates from zhejiang university of media and communication ( zumc ) in china has completed a three - week staff development program at curtin university as part of an on - going partnership between the two institutions .\npartner institutions , such as the nexa center for internet and society at the polytechnic university of turin in italy , zhejiang university of media and communications ( zumc ) center for internet and society , and the bangalore centre for internet & society , have also been founded since the launch of the berkman klein center .\nmeals are self - catered at zhejiang university of media and communications . a cafeteria is available on campus offering a range of food options . additionally , a number of restaurants are located just off campus .\nanother positive outcome of the growing relationship with zumc is the upcoming performance of the 24 - member zumc student music troupe at eastern on oct . 17 .\nin switzerland , media and communication studies are offered by several higher education institutions including the international university in geneva , zurich university of applied sciences , university of lugano , university of fribourg and others .\nypsilanti \u2014 eastern michigan university\u2019s efforts to provide new opportunities and experiences for students and faculty in china are expanding with the signing of two new agreements with zhejiang university of media and communications . the new agreements provide for exchange opportunities for students and faculty between the two institutions .\ntourism college of zhejiang ( tczj ) is a public college of higher tourism education under the administration of both the national tourism administration of the people\u2019s republic of china and the people\u2019s government of zhejiang province .\nthe university of denver has a renowned program for digital media studies . it is an interdisciplinary program combining communications , computer science , and the arts .\nfor more information , visit zhejiang university of media and communications\u2019 website or email a study abroad representative . to schedule an appointment with a study abroad adviser , contact the office of study abroad at ( 336 ) 841 - 9280 .\ntaizhou university is a public comprehensive higher institution , approved by the ministry of education and administrated by taizhou city and zhejiang province .\nthe university grew out of the zhejiang higher vocational training school of radio & television which was affiliated with the state administration of radio film and television .\nzust is a public university directly under the guidance of zhejiang provincial government and funded by chinese government and german government through national projects .\nin germany two main branches of media theory or media studies can be identified .\nfor a listing of courses taught in english , download the 2014 - 2015 international courses of zumc brochure .\nchina jiliang university ( cjlu ) is the only university dedicated to quality supervision , inspection and quarantine in the world , and a key university in zhejiang province with a distinct focus on those features .\nthe university offers scholarships to excellent students . both zufe and zhejiang provincial government offer various scholarships to outstanding international students .\nin 2002 bernard luskin of fielding graduate university established an edd program in media studies and a phd program in media psychology with a concentration in media studies . courses in media studies were started by luskin at touro university worldwide in 2009 .\nliverpool john moores university ( ljmu ) has established links with a number of chinese he institutions including shanghai university , shanghai maritime university and university of shanghai for science and technology ( usst ) , the latter institution being a founding partner along with ljmu and other northern consortium uk universities , in the sino - british college ( sbc ) . partnership and other collaborations are also in place with wuhan university of technology ( wut ) , zhejiang university of media and communications ( zumc ) , tianjin university of commerce ( tuc ) and shanghai dianji university . since 2010 ljmu has also been promoting a china version of the john moores painting prize in partnership with the university of shanghai and welcoming the winning artists to take up a fellowship with the ljmu art & design academy .\nmedia studies program is offered in pakistan by karachi university karachi university , pakistan this was formerly known as mass communication . riphah international university islamabad is also offering undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in media studies , mass communications and media production . riphah international university also have its own broadcast facilities such as fm 102 . 2 . kinnaird college , lahore and szabist university also offers undergraduate program szabist university in various cities across pakistan , dubai and uae .\nzhejiang wanli university makes strenuous effort to promote the internationalization of education . the university has developed co - operative links with ones in uk , america , canada and japan .\nzumc was founded 33 years ago and is one of the premier chinese universities for broadcast journalism and media arts . the majority of zumc graduates work for radio and television stations , newspapers and magazines , advertising companies and as film producers . zumc has approximately 9 , 700 students . it is located in hangzhou , a city of 8 . 7 million people in eastern china .\nendowed with a pleasant climate , picturesque surroundings and a favorable academic atmosphere , zhejiang university is an ideal place for learning .\nwe aim to give you the teaching , ideas , skills and experience you need to get ahead in the competitive media and communications industry .\nzhengzhou normal university has developed a comprehensive university both in normal and non - normal .\nsummer of 2012 , three students paid summer internship program us with zhejiang foreign service corp .\nthe historical and global contexts of media , communication and cultural systems and processes .\nzhejiang university has strategic partnerships in place with 140 overseas institutions from more than 30 countries worldwide . included among them are such leading institutions as imperial college london , princeton university and university of illinois at urbana - champaign .\nzumc consists of 13 self - governing schools and colleges , 3 departments and 7 other research institutes above the provincial level .\nthe zumc delegation included mostly deans and heads of department . training activities included lectures , forums , workshops and site visits .\nat leicester university is credited with much influence in the development of media studies and communication studies , as the head of the university ' s centre for mass communication research , and founder of the international association for media and communication research .\n\u2018media studies : text , production and context ' - how to do media studies by paul long and tim wall from birmingham city university .\nthe course encourages you to think and work creatively , imaginatively and professionally within a wide range of contemporary media and cultural practices . over the course of the three years , you will cover the key areas of : screen , new and digital media , global and international contexts of media and culture , creative industries , media history and theory , media and cultural research , and media and cultural production .\nthe school began to cultivate doctors with zhejiang university in 1995 when the school was approved to recruit student from other countries .\nlocated in hangzhou , a historical city blessed with rich resources , talented people and prosperity , the zhejiang sci - tech university is a provincial key industrial university with distinct characteristics .\nusing our facilities and industry - standard equipment , you\u2019ll gain hands - on experience of multiple communications channels , in areas such as screen and mobile media , film and video , weblogs , social media , advertising and publicity design .\ncontemporary theories in media and communications : you will explore the key theoretical paradigms that have shaped and informed the character of contemporary themes , issues and debate within the field of study of culture and media . we look at how particular approaches to the analysis of culture , media and communication , such as feminism and gender , race and class have emerged and attained saliency historically .\nchu , d . , & lee , a . y . l . ( 2014 ) . media education initiatives by media organizations : the uses of media literacy in hong kong media .\nzhejiang university of media and communications is well - equipped with advanced teaching and experimental facilities that guarantee the students a professional , efficient and people - friendly learning environment . the total value of educational instruments and facilities has reached 180 million cny . the 22 - storey multi - functional media tower that houses 17 broadcasting studios of various sizes has been a production base for broadcasting radio and television programs , teaching / research activities and social services .\n\u201cwe have developed a cordial and sound relationship with our friends at zhejiang university of media and communications since we first met at emu in june 2010 , \u201d said boone . \u201cit is the natural progression of such a mutually beneficial relationship to have the privilege of dr . li being with us on campus for the official signing of two exchange agreements by him and president martin . \u201d\ncritically interrogate through appropriate theoretical and conceptual material the various processes of production of media and cultural texts and artefacts .\nin victoria , the vce media studies course is structured as : unit 1 - representation , technologies of representation , and new media ; unit 2 - media production , australian media organisations ; unit 3 - narrative texts , production planning ; and unit 4 - media process , social values , and media influence . media studies also form a major part of the primary and junior secondary curriculum , and includes areas such as photography , print media and television .\nguo , q . ( 2007 ) . emphasis on media literacy education : a review of \u201cthe media education of china\u201d .\nzhejiang university ( zju ) is one of china\u2019s leading higher education institutions , as well as one of its oldest ; its roots can be traced back to 1897 and the founding of the qiushi academy .\nin his book \u201cunderstanding media , the extensions of man\u201d , media theorist marshall mcluhan suggested that\nthe medium is the message\n, and that all human artefacts and technologies are media . his book introduced the usage of terms such as \u201cmedia\u201d into our language along with other precepts , among them \u201cglobal village\u201d and \u201cage of information\u201d . a medium is anything that mediates our interaction with the world or other humans . given this perspective , media study is not restricted to just media of communications but all forms of technology . media and their users form an ecosystem and the study of this ecosystem is known as media ecology .\nrodot ? is the chairman of the administrative council of the international university college of turin and also a committee member of the nexa center for internet and society a research center founded at the department of control and computer engineering of polytechnic university of turin .\nthe training initiative allows curtin\u2019s faculty of humanities and zumc to build on their already well - established links in education at graduate level .\nthe second branch of media studies in germany is comparable to communication studies . pioneered by elisabeth noelle - neumann in the 1940s , this branch studies mass media , its institutions and its effects on society and individuals . the german institute for media and communication policy , founded in 2005 by media scholar lutz hachmeister , is one of the few independent research institutions that is dedicated to issues surrounding media and communications policies .\nheilongjiang university of science and technology has established international partnerships with universities and colleges from russia and canada .\naccess to high standard professional media equipment via our media loan shop , including pro - sumer media equipment , such as go pros and blackmagic cameras .\nzhejiang chinese medical university is located near the south bank of qianjiang river , in the city of hangzhou , a world - famous tourist resort known for its beautiful scenery and rich cultural heritage .\nzumc offers courses taught in english ( or bilingually ) in management , communication , literature , film / tv production , journalism , music , media , and animation .\nzumc provides real chinese cultural and media diversity , while improving outcomes for the growing number of internationally - minded students who wish to compete on the world stage . in brief , they offer :\nmeet experts in new media and traditional media at our series of screenings and masterclasses with past guest speakers including media practitioners from the uk ( saskia sutton ) and usa ( reed o\u2019beirne , seattle ) .\nkunming university , founded in 1984 , is yunnan ' s only comprehensive professional university approved by the ministry of education of the people ' s republic of china .\nbrooklyn college , part of the city university of new york , has been offering graduate studies in television and media since 1961 . currently , the department of television and radio administers an ms in media studies , and hosts the center for the study of world television .\nthe university takes the lead among its peers in terms of teaching and research facilities .\nchief among zhejiang\u2019s aims is the aspiration to become a world - class university , one that simultaneously retains a distinctively chinese character , where tradition and modernity are successfully combined .\nfully understand and critically reflect on the chosen processes of production of media artefacts and products , so to be able to interrogate through the most suitable theoretical and conceptual toolkit the various processes of production of media , cultural texts and artefacts .\nstudying media and communications has introduced me to a range of subjects of the industry , giving me an opportunity to gain professional experience alongside studying . each module expands my learning and allows me to develop myself as a media expert and produce my own ideas . i have thoroughly enjoyed my time at coventry university and i\u2019m looking forward to completing my final year and fulfilling my potential .\nthe agreements with zumc are the result of efforts led by dean boone , with support from stephen burwood , director of international programs , which started in 2010 .\nnanjing tech university , a comprehensive university with engineering as its focus , has a history of more than one hundred years as a cradle of education .\nshandong university of finance and economics ( sufe ) , is one of the earliest established ordinary advanced institute of finance and economics in shandong province .\nshanghai dian ji university is a public university which is focused on the cultivation of students with strong practical skills and its key specialty is engineering .\nthe second module focussed on disciplinary knowledge in media and communication and the creative economy , and featured presentations on recent developments in education and research in culture , media and communication .\nzhejiang university of media and communications has two campuses : xiasha campus and tongxiang campus . one of the campuses was granted to locate in the higher education zone , xiasha , hangzhou economic & technological development area , covering a total area of 52 hectares with a floor space of 450 , 000 square meters , and another one in tongxiang , covering over 33 hectares with a floor space of 160 , 000 square meters . it consists of 13 self - governing schools and colleges , 3 departments and 7 other research institutes above china ' s provincial level .\nformerly an interdisciplinary major at the university of virginia the department of media studies was officially established in 2001 and has quickly grown to wide recognition . this is partly thanks to the acquisition of professor\nmeet experts in new media and traditional media with past guest speakers including jon snow from channel 4 news and johnny fewings from universal pictures .\nfirst semester of 2011 - 2012 academic year , exchange student program\uff08at their own expense\uff09with university of ulster .\n, a cultural historian and media scholar , as well as the inaugural verklin media policy and ethics conference , endowed by the ceo of canoe ventures and uva alumnus david verklin .\nthe issues of social and political citizenship , especially in relation to debates involving communication , culture and media .\nthe roles of communication , media and cultural systems within their political , social , economic and technological contexts .\ndemonstrate a knowledge and critical understanding of the issues of social and political citizenship , especially in relation to debates involving communication , culture and media .\nzumc\u2019s innovative campus - based international study centre approach offers a proven development strategy for international students . thanks to the strong and professional teaching staff , high quality teaching and research , and well - equipped facilities , zumc graduates are well received by the industry and society in general , with employment rates above 93 % annually .\nlocated in the historical and cultural city of hangzhou , china , hangzhou dianzi university is an institution of higher learning .\napply the various processes and practices that combine towards the production , circulation and consumption of media , communication and cultural texts .\nzju is also renowned for the number of business start - ups it gives rise to . over 100 of its alumni sit at the helm of domestic or overseas listed companies , while a further 200 have been elected members of the prestigious chinese academy of sciences and the chinese academy of engineering , making zhejiang university synonymous with entrepreneurship and leadership .\nin your first year , you cover the core concepts of media and communication , fostering a detailed understanding of contemporary patterns of , especially digital , production and consumption of media and cultural activities . we\u2019ll consider communications systems within contemporary global and local situations , as well as within a historical context . for example , you will look at the progression of moving image equipment , from 35mm cameras , through super8 , video , to digital and online platforms . embedding strong principles of media professionalism throughout your studies , you\u2019ll be introduced to practical techniques in media production , including shooting on location or in a tv studio .\nthe roles of communication , media and cultural systems within their cultural , political , social , economic and technological contexts .\nren , p . ( 2011 ) . \u201cmedia literacy\u201d exemplifies the quality of governance .\nresponding to the shifting patterns of this fast - paced industry , in particular the widespread use of everyday digital media technologies and rapid growth of social media , you will focus on the emerging areas of screen , social , open and mobile media , alongside the rapidly transforming established media . you\u2019ll also have access to our extensive specialist resources , including video and photography studios , industry - standard software suites , radio studios , specialist it facilities and our dedicated \u2018digital media lab\u2019 .\nour media research seminar speakers complement these activities and include international experts giving invited talks and lectures delving into first - hand global professional experience ; among them are herrman wasserman from cape town university , dr . bianca wright and janneke adema from journal of disruptive media .\nthe academy features the study of theories of fine arts , architecture , film and new media , which constitute the humanities and reflect the chinese national spirit and creative theories of the era .\nas the course progresses , you will deepen your awareness of the forms and aesthetics of communication , media and culture texts and how these create different effects and meanings . we will explore the pragmatic , cultural and social significance of the emergence of new technological forms of media and communication practice , their heritage , and how these shape the lived experience of everyday domestic and professional life by gaining a combination of analytical , critical and practice - based skills .\nfirst semester of 2011 - 2012 academic year , exchange student program\uff08at public expense\uff09with murdoch university .\nundertake a variety of forms of research appropriate to different forms of study and analysis and be able critically to reflect on the appropriateness of each form of research .\nthe ever - changing world of the creative industries demands multi - skilled media professionals , who are familiar with a range of media platforms , full of ideas and imagination , with strong ethics and levels of professionalism ; these same graduate attributes our course seeks to nurture .\nstudy at one of the top two highly - ranked universities in china for media studies .\ntaizhou university has established communication and cooperation with nearly 20 higher institutions from different countries .\nanna university is the first university to take up the idea of india ' s university grants commission ( ugc ) to start master of science in electronic media programmes . it offers a five - year integrated programme and a two - year programme in electronic media . the department of media sciences was started in january 2002 , branching off from the ugc ' s educational multimedia research centre ( emmrc ) . national institute of open schooling , the world ' s largest open schooling system , offers mass communication as a subject of studies at senior secondary level .\n\u201cthe program creates a \u2018global classroom\u2019 to enable zumc senior management to gain an understanding of quality management and management experiences in higher education in australia , \u201d said henry li , program co - ordinator and research fellow in curtin\u2019s faculty of humanities .\nthe university of southern california has three distinct centers for media studies : the center for visual anthropology ( founded in 1984 ) , the institute for media literacy at the school of cinematic arts ( founded in 1998 ) and the annenberg school for communication and journalism ( founded in 1971 ) .\non the social page , you can view all of high point university\u2019s social media feeds , connect to specific majors and schools on facebook , and get the latest updates about what\u2019s happening on campus .\nlee a . y . l . , tiande w . ( 2016 ) teaching and learning media literacy in china : the uses of media literacy education . in : cheung ck . ( eds ) media literacy education in china . springer , singapore\nthe university consists of four campuses and covers an area of 140 hectares . it has 17 affiliated colleges , 1 independent college and 49 programs for bachelor degree of which 11 are provincial key programs and 4 are the characteristic program of the ministry of education .\nthe university shares 16 satcm key specialty and tertiary disease centers , and also 31 provincial key specialty and tertiary disease centers .\njuly 5th to august 20th and august 20th to november 17th , 2011 \u201camerican business and society course\u201d with university of california - riverside .\nat present , the university has 17 departments with faculties in science , education and art and so on .\ngznu is in the name list of the program of partner assistance with western universities of ministry of education , and has been set up the\npartner assistance\nrelationship with xiamen university in 2006 .\nzheng , f . ( 2011 ) . improve leaders\u2019 media literacy : ability outside of poems .\nmedia and communication : introduces you to the importance and use of a number of fundamental concepts within the broad fields of media analysis and production to understand how meaning within media objects has been produced , consumed and interpreted . these may include : institution , identity , contexts of production , audience , narrative and genre , critical refection . the meaning and significance of these concepts will be explored through a range of methods , including case studies , seminar discussions and individual exercises illustrating their development , conventional use and potential limitations .\ncritical media methods : you will learn a range of research skills , including source acquisition , archival searching , close - reading of texts , critical review of published sources , media form interpretation , data / evidence analysis , discussion and argumentation .\ncritical media methods : you will learn a range of research skills , including source acquisition , archival searching , close - reading of texts , critical review of published sources , media form interpretation , data / evidence analysis , discussion and argumentation .\nnobody has reviewed this university yet . be first one to rate and make us donate !\nrelying on and taking advantage of local industries , the university has expanded its teaching space by acquiring 65 out - of - campus matching bases for training and practice .\n\u201ccurtin recognises the importance and value that mutually beneficial two - way partnerships bring to the university and western australian communities and industry .\nmedia and communication : introduces you to the meaning , importance and use of a number of fundamental concepts within the broad fields of media analysis and production to understand how meaning within media objects has been produced , consumed and interpreted . these may include : institution , identity , contexts of production , audience , narrative and genre , critical refection . the meaning and significance of these concepts will be explored through a range of methods , including case studies , seminar discussions and individual exercises illustrating their development , conventional use and potential limitations .\nundertake a variety of forms of research appropriate to different forms of study and analysis and be able critically to reflect on these diverse forms of research .\nmedia production : develops the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively produce and distribute a range of media objects , with an emphasis on how content , presentation and distribution methods create impact in a local , national and global context . you will examine the differences and similarities between established methods of distribution , like television , cinema and radio , alongside newer and emerging forms of distribution for increasingly diverse audiences , particularly online delivery platforms . we\u2019ll consider the social , economic and political implications of these different modes of delivery . learning through practice , you will be introduced to key issues within historical and contemporary international media production in order to consider and better appreciate the processes of production and how to develop meaning within various forms of media : lens - based , audio , digital media and textual communication .\nthe university is situated in the garden city of hangzhou and the campus is absolutely gorgeous ( in a modern sense ) .\ninitial membership of the partnership comprised china britain business council , isle of man department for economic development , liverpool and sefton chambers of commerce , liverpool city council , liverpool city region local enterprise partnership , liverpool hope university , liverpool john moores university , liverpool vision , marketing liverpool , the peel group , ukti and the university of liverpool . edge hill university , quilter cheviot , hill dickinson and wirral council have joined subsequently . the partnership is chaired by max steinberg cbe , chief executive of liverpool vision .\ncai , b . ( 2012 , april 17 ) . enhancing the media literacy of the soldiers .\npeople\u2019s daily . ( 2011a ) . \u201cmedia literacy\u201d exemplifies the quality of governance . people\u2019s daily commentaries .\nthis degree is focused on preparing our graduates to be key players in the contemporary world of digital citizenship , ready to act as both professional producers of and critical consumers of media and cultural products .\nliverpool hope university is seeking to increase the number of chinese students it recruits ; it aims to do this through agents and a number of transnational education ( tne ) partnerships . it already has two , well - established partnerships , in the south west of china with sun yat - sen university and in hong kong with the hong kong baptist university .\naccess to high standard professional media equipment via our media loan shop , including prosumer media equipment ( i . e . 4k and hd video cameras , dslr cameras , tripods , audio equipment , lighting \u2013 canon , jvc , sony ) .\naugust 14th to december 10th , 2011 . short - term internship program with university of california - riverside .\ngun was entitled\noutstanding university\nin the undergraduate teaching assessment issued by ministry of education in 2008 .\nzhengzhou normal university , former zhengzhou teachers ' college , is founded in 1952 , and has a history of almost 60 years .\nheilongjiang university of science and technology ( usth ) , founded in 1947 , used to be a specialist school on mining technology .\nin the netherlands , media studies are split into several academic courses such as ( applied ) communication sciences , communication - and information sciences , communication and media , media and culture or theater , film and television sciences . whereas communication sciences focuses on the way people communicate , be it mediated or unmediated , media studies tends to narrow the communication down to just mediated communication . however , it would be a mistake to consider media studies a specialism of communication sciences , since media make up just a small portion of the overall course . indeed , both studies tend to borrow elements from one another .\nwhich has campuses in hangzhou and tongxiang . almost 10 , 000 full - time students are currently studying in over 50 programs at the 13 colleges and schools of zumc . both institutions have produced some of china ' s brightest broadcasting talents for television as well as leading journalists at magazines and newspapers .\nyao , x . ( 2010 ) . do not forget to make up the class of media literacy .\nproduce work which shows an effective manipulation of sound , image and / or the written word , demonstrating competences in operational aspects of media production technologies , systems , techniques and professional and academic practices .\nthe university library , boasts of a collection of more than 1 , 700 , 000 volumes , and accesses to over 450 , 000 electronic journals , books and 15 literature databases .\nthe focus on preparing students for successful futures sets coventry apart as a university .\ncontinually evolving with input from researchers , practitioners and industry professionals , this course is designed to produce the next generation of media professionals , at the forefront of a wide range of careers within the media and cultural industries . you will develop your initiative and creativity thanks to a vast array of activities which combine a strong theoretical background and practice - based skills .\nthe university has extensive international academic exchange and cooperation with foreign prestigious universities , multinational enterprises and research institutes in many countries .\ncoventry university is committed to preparing you for your future career and giving you a competitive edge in the graduate job market . the university ' s careers and employability team provide a wide range of support services to help you plan and prepare for your career .\nthe university is situated in located in the garden city of hangzhou and the campus is absolutely gorgeous ( in a modern sense ) .\nadditional partnerships in china include : * wuhan university \u2014 in may 2011 , a new joint research facility , funded by wuhan university , was inaugurated . faculty and students from eastern and wuhan will collaborate on projects as part of the \u201cjoint international center for resource , environmental management and digital technology between wuhan university and eastern michigan university . \u201d * anshan university \u2014 a cooperative arrangement is providing new opportunities in the tesol ( teaching of english to speakers of other languages ) program in the department of world languages . the plan includes a proposal for approximately 90 eastern graduate students to engage with chinese students . * tianjin university \u2013 a graduation ceremony for the joint degree program master\u2019s of science in human resources and organizational development took place in june \u2014 23 chinese students graduated .\nwan , g . , & gut , d . m . ( 2008 ) . media use by chinese and u . s . secondary students : implications for media literacy education .\nthis exciting course will keep you up - to - date with the latest sector developments , equipping you with the skills to produce work for distribution across multiple platforms and genres . we adopt a convergent media approach , familiarising you with a wide range of media , including lens - based , broadcast and digital media .\nvictoria also hosts the peak media teaching body known as atom which publishes metro and screen education magazines .\nthe china academy of art is the most influential academy of fine arts with the most complete range of degree offerings and programs of study in china .\nin 2009 , the university was authorized to grant doctoral degree in clinical medicine and he ren , the former president of zcmu , was honored the title of \u201cmaster of chinese medicine\u201d by the chinese government .\nhangzhou normal university was first authorized to enroll overseas students in 1993 and became one of the first 5 institutions of higher learning within the province that was authorized to enroll and train overseas students .\nderived from the silkworm school founded in 1897 , the university boasts a long history and is one of the earliest education institutes in china .\nby accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us , a student contract will be formed between you and the university . the contract will detail your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and will contain the obligations that the university will owe to you . we encourage you to read the contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university .\nif you ' re a truly outstanding undergraduate candidate we may be able to offer you a coventry university scholarship . coventry university scholarships are awarded to recognise truly exceptional sports achievement and academic excellence .\n2012 - 2013 academic year , exchange student program\uff08at public expense\uff09with liverpool john moores university .\nsignificant links with a wide variety of employers and media practitioners , such as phoenix cinema , electronic arts and ea games , many of whom offer professional experience opportunities in the form of placements ( dependant on successful application ) .\nthe university employs 97 professors , 260 associate professors , 24 foreign experts and teachers from major english speaking countries and 704 teaching and administrative staff who carry , support and work for the daily teaching and running of the entire school .\ntwo years later , it took the lead among provincial universities in establishing the tcm post - doctor station , and in the same year , the former zhejiang jiangong hospital became its second affiliated hospital .\nit is a key institution of higher learning to be constructed in jiangsu province , and one of the first group of institutions of higher learning approved by the chinese ministry of education for the training of\nexcellent engineers\n.\nin 1985 , it was formally entitled guizhou normal university ( gznu ) and honored as one of the key universities in the province in 1996 .\nearlier this week , the changshu institute of technology ( cit ) visited the university to formalise a memorandum of understanding ( mou ) to provide opportunities in areas including electronic engineering and the arts . last month an mou was signed with shanghai normal university ( shnu ) to launch a joint football academy in shanghai , while jiaxing university signed up to accounting , finance and nursing collaborations .\nin november of 2011 , gnu has been successful authorized and appointed to construct the sierra leone university confucius institute as the chinese executive institute , has become the fourth university who has been approved to construct the confucius institute in jiangxi province .\nthe university is also entitled to enroll overseas students as well as students from hong kong , macao and taiwan .\nall international students are eligible to apply for\nchinese government scholarship\n,\nconfucius institute scholarship\n,\nzhejiang provincial government scholarship for international students\nand\nzust scholarship for international students\n.\ncarleton university and the university of western ontario , 1945 and 1946 prospectively , created journalism specific programs or schools . a journalism specific program was also created at ryerson in 1950 . the first communication programs in canada were started at ryerson and concordia universities . the radio and television arts program at ryerson were started in the 1950s , while the film , media studies / media arts , and photography programs also originated from programs started in the 1950s . the communication studies department at concordia was created in the late 1960s . ryerson ' s radio and television , film , media and photography programs were renowned by the mid 1970s , and its programs were being copied by other colleges and universities nationally and internationally .\nhangzhou normal university is an authorized institution for enrolling and training international students sponsored by china\u2019s government scholarship . it is also the partner institution for developing the confucius institute at middle tennessee state university , usa .\ncoventry is ranked in the top 13 uk universities in the guardian good university guide 2018 .\ntczj is now running three sino - foreign cooperative schooling projects with the approval of the ministry of education of the people\u2019s republic of china .\ndedicated and flexible creative learning environments , media spaces and industry - focused studios , featuring the newly built tv studio , the tank .\nsince 2010 ljmu has been promoting a china version of the john moores painting prize in partnership with the university of shanghai and welcoming the winning artists to take up a fellowship with the ljmu art and design academy . research at the university has also played a significant part in shaping uk government and diplomatic responses to the rise of china as a global power .\nin your final year , you will complete a global digital media study and a major project or dissertation . past students have written on topics as diverse as social media and grassroots information practices , family vlogs and ethics , film and gender , contemporary british tv and audience studies , advertising , feminism and online discourses .\nliving in a digital world : you will gain practical experience working with a variety of contemporary digital media and cultural forms , ranging from moving image production , photography , sound and music production to text - based online publications . we will consider how the new forms of \u2018prosumption\u2019 involved in the creation and uses of these artefacts affect conventional conceptions of such things as \u2018audience\u2019 , \u2018institutional context\u2019 , the political economy of media and concepts such as ideology , meaning and pleasure in a new digital world of \u2018prosumption\u2019 , \u2018playbour\u2019 and \u2018prize economics\u2019 .\nlive in hangzhou , a major center of media and culture of china and known as \u201cthe paradise on earth . \u201d for many years , hangzhou has been ranked as one of the most livable and most visited cities in china and is only an hour from shanghai by high speed train .\nthe first major branch of media theory has its roots in the humanities and cultural studies , such as theater studies (\ntheaterwissenschaft\n) and german language and literature studies . this branch has broadened out substantially since the 1990s . and it is on this initial basis that media studies in germany has primarily developed and established itself .\nthe university of liverpool has well - established links with china , dating back to 1896 when an honorary readership in chinese was formed at the institution . today , university of liverpool has the highest number of chinese students in the uk studying at its campus in liverpool as well as an active alumni network in china . it is also home to the liverpool confucius institute , a non - profit collaborative project between the university of liverpool , xi\u2019an jiaotong university and the office of chinese language council international ( hanban ) , for the promotion of chinese language and culture . uol\u2019s suzhou campus is celebrating its 10 th anniversary \u2013 see annex 1 below .\nnie , c . ( 2011 ) . applying new media to enhance the governing capability .\nthe term wissenschaft cannot be translated straightforwardly as studies , as it calls to mind both scientific methods and the humanities . accordingly , german media theory combines philosophy , psychoanalysis , history , and scienctific studies with media - specific research .\nyou need skill and experience to thrive in this industry and our media production course aims to equip you with the expertise your cv needs .\na signing ceremony to celebrate the new agreements will take place on wednesday , oct . 12 at 11 a . m . in 204 welch hall on eastern michigan\u2019s campus . participants in the ceremony include a four - person delegation from zumc , led by vice president li jun , as well as eastern michigan university president susan martin and college of technology dean morell boone .\nliving in a digital world : you will gain practical experience working with a variety of contemporary digital media and cultural forms , ranging from moving image production , photography , sound and music production to text - based online publications . we will consider how the new forms of \u2018prosumption\u2019 involved in the creation and uses of these artefacts affect conventional conceptions of such things as \u2018audience\u2019 , \u2018institutional context\u2019 , the political economy of media and concepts such as ideology , meaning and pleasure in a new digital world , \u2018playbour\u2019 and \u2018prize economics\u2019 .\nmass communication , communication studies or simply ' communication ' may be more popular names than \u201cmedia studies\u201d for academic departments in the united states . however , the focus of such programs sometimes excludes certain media\u2014film , book publishing , video games , etc . the title \u201cmedia studies\u201d may be used alone , to designate film studies and rhetorical or critical theory , or it may appear in combinations like \u201cmedia studies and communication\u201d to join two fields or emphasize a different focus .\nnorth china electric power university ( ncepu ) is affiliated with the ministry of education , officially listed as one of the \u201c211 project\u201d and \u201c985 project\u201d universities as well as a \u201cpredominant discipline innovation platform\u201d .\nmcluhan talks about media being \u201chot\u201d or \u201ccold\u201d and touches on the principle that distinguishes them from one another . a hot medium ( i . e . , radio or movie ) extends a single sense in \u201chigh definition\u201d . high definition means the state of being well filled with data . a cool medium ( i . e . , telephone and tv ) is considered \u201clow definition\u201d because a small amount of data / information is given and has to be filled in . hot media are low in participation and cool media are high in participation . hot media are low in participation because it is giving most of the information and it excludes . cool media are high in participation because it gives you information but you have to fill in the blanks and it is inclusive . he used lecturing as an example for hot media and seminars as an example for low media . if you use a hot medium in a hot or cool culture makes a difference .\nthe school has won the titles of \u201cmunicipal model unit\u201d , \u201cexcellent unit of vocational education in the nation\u201d , \u201ckey college of national higher vocational and professional education\u201d , \u201cmodel college of higher vocational and professional education in shanghai\u201d ( one out of eleven ) , and \u201cexcellent employment promotion collective body of shanghai\u201d ."]}
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' 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": 55906, "summary": [{"text": "royal volkerwessels stevin n.v. is a major european construction services business with dutch-based headquarters .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it is privately owned by the wessels family ( 42.5 % ) , cvc capital partners ( 42.5 % ) and management ( 15 % ) . ", "topic": 23}], "title": "volkerwessels", "paragraphs": ["chamber of commerce : royal volkerwessels n . v . ( volkerwessels ) registered office in rotterdam chamber of commerce number : 34270985\namersfoort , the netherlands , 3 july 2018 , koninklijke volkerwessels n . v . ( \u201cvolkerwessels\u201d ) , reports an additional . . .\nthe latest expansion was in 2011 , when volkerwessels\u2019 company volker infra systems merged with vialis .\nwith the added support and skill base of our sister companies within volkerwessels uk we have the knowledge and resources to complete any rail infrastructure project in the uk . this is underpinned by the backing of the wider volkerwessels group\nvolkerwessels uk brings together five individual business units , each with a long and successful entrepreneurial heritage within their specialist markets .\nthe ship is owned by the volkerwessels construction firm and was built by stemat marine services . it was purchased to support volkerwessels ' subsidiary visser & smit marine contracting ( vsmc ) in its goal of becoming a market leader in the area of subsea cable installations . volkerwessels is currently conducting studies related to possible further investments in ships and equipment for laying and burying cables .\nkoninklijke volkerwessels n . v . ( \u201cvolkerwessels\u201d or the \u201ccompany\u201d ) , a listed market - leading , multi - branded construction company based in the netherlands , today publishes its semi - annual results for the first time after its listing on 12 may 2017 .\nfrom innovative , sustainable housing concepts built in one day \u2013 to the construction of one of the world\u2019s largest sea locks . volkerwessels . . .\nvolkerwessels heeft alles in huis om een leeg stuk grond om te toveren tot een volledig functionerende stad . wij geven de gebouwde omgeving een gezicht .\namersfoort , 11 june 2018 - koninklijke volkerwessels n . v . , a market - leading , multi - branded construction company in the . . .\nkom vandaag een kijkje nemen achter de bouwhekken en ervaar hoe mooi werken in de bouw is . volkerwessels - projecten die je kunt bezoeken vind je op :\nwil jij meer informatie over de prestaties van volkerwessels ? wij hebben ons jaarverslag & duurzaamheidsverslag over het jaar 2017 gepubliceerd . nieuwsgierig ? check dan onze website !\neen kijkje achter de bouwhekken en ervaar hoe mooi werken in de bouw is . volkerwessels - projecten die op 2 juni open zijn vind je op onze website :\nour supply chain is an integral part of volkerwessels uk commitment to offering clients a quality service . we establish mutually rewarding , ongoing relationships with our suppliers and subcontractors , and today work with many organisations where we have a long and successful history of cooperation . volkerwessels uk operates a policy of prompt payment to agreed terms .\nthe rail infrastructure sector is a major part of volkerwessels uk operations , with our companies involved in a large number of multi - year contracts across the country .\nbent u al bij een van de innovatietafels geweest ? net afgelopen : de sessie bij de stand van @ volkerwessels ( nummer 10 . 022 ) . # buildingholland urltoken\nto register your interest to work with volkerwessels uk please submit your details via this link . our supply chain will be expected to comply with our downloadable policies and procedures .\nvolkerwessels views this investment as modern enterprise : investing in opportunities to achieve europe ' s and the netherlands government ' s sustainability objectives . volkerwessels is a leader in many sustainable initiatives : windmill parks , power plants driven by tides and waves , energy - neutral greenhouses and homes , application of co2 for market gardeners and the smart reuse of oil fields .\n\u201cthe first half of 2017 was an important period for volkerwessels as we floated successfully on euronext amsterdam . we are grateful to the many investors who showed confidence in our company .\nvolkerwessels uk is part of dutch based volkerwessels - a major european construction company with an annual turnover of almost \u20ac5 billion . representing the combined force of seven of the uk ' s most successful construction , civil engineering and infrastructure companies , the group has an annual turnover of more than \u00a3700 million and employs nearly 2 , 500 staff in locations throughout the country .\nvolkerwessels uk is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail , highways , airport , marine , energy , water , and environmental infrastructure .\nin 2002 , the trade name volkerwessels is introduced . in the following year harbour & general works ltd was renamed as volkerstevin ltd . the year 2009 saw volkerstevin , fitzpatrick , grantrail , crawley , gabriel , laser and visser smit and hanab re - branded to reinforce the identity and provide visible evidence of the scale and capability of the companies as part of volkerwessels uk .\nnetwork rail has awarded volkerrail , an operating company of volkerwessels uk , a \u00a315 . 5 million contract for works at acton freight yard , west london as part of the crossrail programme .\nbouw samen met @ volkerwessels aan een betere levenskwaliteit . lars van der meulen laat 1 van de 35 interactieve innovaties zien . nieuwsgierig ? bezoek hun stand : 10 . 022 . # buildingholland urltoken\nfor pl portal compensator please visit the specific company ' s website . volkerwessels uk ltd . registration no : 1179305 . registered office : hertford road , hoddesdon , hertfordshire en11 9bx . registered in england .\nrotterdam / kirkland \u2013 midmountain contractors , volkerwessels\u2019 subsidiary in kirkland , washington ( usa ) has signed a contract worth over us $ 40 million with sound transit , the governmental authority responsible for regional public transport .\ngerard van de aast , chairman of volkerwessels\u2019 board of management :\nthis order fits in with our strategy of further expansion in north america . we anticipate further growth in this region in the future .\nthe trade name volkerwessels has been used since 2002 . the logo represents the pillars ( operating companies ) of the group of companies . the apparently missing pillar ( white , placed at the centre ) interlinks the operating companies .\nin july 2016 , boskalis acquired offshore wind energy - related activities from volkerwessels , these being vbms , stemat and vsi ( volker stevin international ) . vbms became a fully - fledged subsidiary of royal boskalis westminster n . v .\nalthough it will be largely business as usual for the seven companies that make up volkerwessels uk , alan robertson believes that clients , suppliers and staff will soon start to notice the benefits of more joined up working within the group .\n( van 12 : 00 - 13 : 00 ) naar bijeenkomst \u2018bouwen aan levenskwaliteit ; een gezonde leefomgeving . gebruik van data voor gezondheid ' en praat daarna verder met directie van volkerwessels om samen tot concrete acties te komen . aanmelden via\nvolker stevin systems started in 1948 , when electro rail ( er ) was founded . from this company , er traffic - & industrial systems came into existence , which also specialised on road traffic . in 1997 , volkerwessels accuired the company .\nvolkerwessels , the european construction group , announces the coming together and rebranding of its seven uk companies - a move which underpins its aim to become a one billion pound turnover operation and a \u2018best in class ' operator in the uk market .\nduring the first years , the company was mainly engaged with the production of mining equipment . with the increase of dutch traffic , they also started activities in this market . nederland haarlem became part of koninklijke volker stevin , currently volkerwessels , in 1991 .\nthese organisations will need to complete a volkerwessels uk pre - qualification questionnaire and demonstrate health and safety competencies appropriate to the services being provided , however those that are already constructionline approved or choose to register with constructionline will not need to complete this questionnaire .\nwhile volkerwessels is a private company , a quick look at its peers across the globe can help determine a fair valuation . taking italy\u2019s salini impreglio , french construction group vinci , and u . s . - based kbr inc and fluor corporation , one arrives at a price - to - sales ratio of 0 . 6 . that would put volkerwessels at $ 4 . 1 billion , and dik wessels\u2019 personal stake , held through holding company reggeborgh , at $ 3 . 4 billion . wessels was unavailable for comment .\nmidmountain contractors , inc . ( urltoken ) is an independent volkerwessels operating company that focuses on residential and retail construction , utility and civil engineering construction projects and infrastructure projects for the public and private sector . for more information about this project please go to : urltoken .\nvanaf vandaag staan wij 3 dagen op # buildingholland met een indrukwekkende stand en boeiende sprekers ( o . a . jan terlouw , thomas rau en vele anderen ) . benieuwd naar onze innovaties ? kom langs op standnummer 10 . 022 ! # volkerwessels # dusduurzaam # levenskwaliteit urltoken\nin 2007 , volkerwessels ' launched a new subsidiary called vsmc ( visser & smit marine contracting ) . armed with its cable expertise and sound contracting principles \u2013 along with a large and highly skilled workforce \u2013 vsmc experienced a dramatic increase in productivity . the company was a success .\nas of today the companies will take on a new group identity as volkerwessels uk ; this reflects their commitment to closer collaboration and supports a strategy to offer clients a more integrated service , take advantage of growth opportunities and to benefit from the sharing of best practice across the operating companies .\nthe business operates in the civil engineering , land remediation and regeneration , water and marine infrastructure and flood and coastal protection sectors . being part of volkerwessels provides us with considerable financial stability as well as access to a wide range of technologies through our sister companies both in the uk and overseas .\nour comprehensive database , available across the group includes key management and performance data as well as relevant technical and financial documents to enable us to fully engage with our supply chain partners for long term mutual benefit . the volkerwessels uk companies are volkerfitzpatrick , volkerrail , volkerstevin , volkerhighways , volkerlaser and volkerinfra .\nall the companies have been part of the volkerwessels family for some time and many have already worked together on joint ventures , but this rebranding will bring greater cohesion to the group , and will ensure more successful collaborations across it . our clients will continue to experience the same consistent levels of care , consideration and commitment they have always received . however , as volkerwessels uk , we can take advantage of expertise in every sphere , whether it is financial , technical , managerial or operational . we can also bring the best innovations and training from across the group to our workforce . it won ' t be long before all our clients and staff start to see the benefits .\nfakton executives provided gouda city council with an official principal for the development of the brand new westergouwe quarter , overseeing the everyday management of the westergouwe cost partnership between gouda city council and construction firms volkerwessels and heijmans . in his role , he directed the council\u2019s decision - making process and successfully saw westergouwe through the financial crisis . the first plots have now been assigned and development started recently .\nduring an iterative design and calculating process , fakton assessed the feasibility of gouda city council & construction firms volkerwessels / heijmans\u2019 joint development of a housing estate encompassing 4 , 000 homes with parking , 30 , 000m\u00b2 of shops / facilities and 65ha of nature and recreation with complex water landscaping . as part of this process we advised to redistribute ( swap ) some of the land between owners to more coincide with the original ownership situation and the parties\u2019 interests .\nduring an iterative design and calculating process , fakton assessed the feasibility of gouda city council & construction firms volkerwessels / heijmans\u2019 joint development of a housing estate encompassing 4 , 000 homes with parking , 30 , 000m\u00b2 of shops / facilities and 65ha of nature and recreation with complex water landscaping . as part of this process we advised to redistribute ( swap ) some of the land between owners to more coincide with the original ownership situation and the parties\u2019 interests . read more\nthe companies that make up volkerwessels uk already share the same philosophy and values which include pride in everything we do , a commitment to the training and development of our staff and a strong focus on tight project management for our clients . we believe that through closer collaboration we can deliver better , safer , faster and more cost effective services for our clients . by joining forces we will be ideally placed to take advantage of the significant opportunities in the construction and infrastructure markets in which we operate .\nstuart birch , major projects director for volkerrail , said :\nafter completing the early works for acton , we are delighted to have won this contract , which will result in our involvement to completion . this is a great opportunity for us to work together with our sister company volkerfitzpatrick to demonstrate our complementary capabilities and experiences . together volkerrail and volkerfitzpatrick are a strong force ; which is further strengthened with the backing of our parent company , volkerwessels uk . we are sure this strength enables us to deliver a successful project while working collaboratively with network rail .\nvolkerwessels is a true giant , with operations throughout europe in the netherlands , germany , and the uk , and across the atlantic , in the u . s . and canada . its annual revenues hit $ 6 . 75 billion in 2012 , when it derived nearly 50 % of its turnover from energy and telecommunications projects in canada , the u . s . , and the u . k . margins , though , are razor thin , at a measly 2 . 8 % that year . the private company is headquartered in amersfoort , just out of amsterdam .\nbbc news : tilting bridge clinches major award ( 13 . 06 . 2002 )\nbbc news : tilting bridge opens eye to the world ( 17 . 09 . 2001 )\n, basel ( switzerland ) , isbn 978 - 3 - 7643 - 8138 - 7 , pp . 186 - 187 .\nstructurae version 6 . 5 - \u00a9 1998 - 2018 nicolas janberg . all rights reserved . all data contained herein is subject to change and is provided without warranties .\nthe construction of the storm surge barrier was so large - scaled and complicated that it could not be left to one single building contractor . no single building contractor could promise that the dam could be finished for a fixed price and within a certain period of time . therefore , a so - called \u2018framework contract\u2019 was drawn up , consisting of a general framework which could be filled up in a later stadium . in 1977 , the ministry of waterways and public works concluded a contract with the oosterschelde storm surge barrier building combination ( in dutch : \u2018dosbouw\u2019 ) . this combination was formed on september 1st , 1976 by eleven building contractors :\nsome of the ships that were used during the construction , were owned by the combination ( \u2018jan heymans\u2019 and \u2018johan v\u2019 ) . other ships were built under the authority of the ministry of waterways and public works ( the condensation pontoon \u2018mytilus\u2019 , the mat installer \u2018cardium\u2019 , the lifting ship \u2018ostrea\u2019 and the mooring pontoon \u2018macoma\u2019 ) . dosbouw was located at the port in burghsluis and was removed after the completion of the barrier on the 30th october 1986 . the purchase of building materials remained outside the contract and was directly arranged with the suppliers from within and outside the country . a separate framework contract was concluded with the combination of construction companies oosterschelde ( also called \u2018ostem\u2019 ) , for the construction of the closure materials , such as the slides .\nj . h . m . hommen ( chairman of the supervisory board ) joined the board on 12 may 2017 . mr . hommen holds supervisory memberships at koninklijke ahold delhaize nv as vice - chairman and brabantse ontwikkelings maatschappij holding bv as chairman . mr . hommen is furthermore chairman of the board of governors of tilburg university and advisor of advent international bv . mr . hommen has served as ceo of ing group and ceo of kpmg ( netherlands ) .\nh . m . holterman ( vice chairman of the supervisory board ) was appointed member of the board as from 17 january 2017 . he is also a member of the management board of reggeborgh bestuur bv and supervisory board member at varo energy bv and at tivo exploitaties bv .\nr . j . h . m . kuipers was appointed member of the board as from 17 january 2017 . mr kuipers is also director of reggeborgh invest bv since may 2015 and supervisory board member at argos group holding bv . mr . kuipers was the shareholder and director of norit nv . currently , he is the owner and director of a firm that invests in equity and real estate .\ns . hepkema joined the board on 12 may 2017 . mr . hepkema served as chief governance & compliance officer and member of the management board at sbm offshore nv , as partner of allen & overy llp and as a supervisory board member of the royal bank of scotland nv . mr . hepkema also holds supervisory directorships at wavin nv and sbm offshore nv . he is a member of the dutch monitoring committee corporate governance code .\nf . verhoeven joined the board on 3 may 2018 . mr . verhoeven last served on the board of management of royal boskalis westminster n . v . ( retired may 2016 ) .\npreviously chairman of rbs n . v . and country executive netherlands for rbs group\nthe history of volker stevin goes back to 1854 , when adriaan volker set up as an independent building contractor in sliedrecht . his business soon grew and undertook larger assignments such as the excavation of the nieuwe waterweg . as early as 1880 adriaan volker took the first steps on the route to internationalisation . the business continued to grow and acquired a number of dutch and foreign companies . in december 1970 three building companies decided to join forces under the name stevin groep : van hattum en blankevoort ( established in 1831 ) , boele & van eesteren and van splunder . these individual companies also had a long history .\nin 1972 the now\nroyal\ncompany was turned into koninklijke adriaan volker groep , as an umbrella organisation of an extensive group of companies in the netherlands and abroad . in 1978 came the merger with the stevin groep to form koninklijke volker stevin . the stevin groep was also the result of a merger .\nin 1991 the dredging activities of royal volker stevin came to an end . the kondor wessels groep was founded in 1990 from a merger of the listed ibb kondor company and the wessels family business . ibb kondor started out in 1969 from an integration of ingenieurs bureau voor bouwnijverheid nv and aannemingsmaatschappij de kondor nv , whose own history goes back to the early 1900s . both companies were active in housing , commercial and industrial building and redevelopments . in order to maintain and consolidate its position in the ever changing building market ibb kondor looked for a strong partner in the early 1990s and found this in the wessels groep . the history of this family business began in 1933 when arend wessels , a carpenter from rijssen , decided to become a building contractor . in 1968 his son dik wessels took over the running of the company . the company prospered and became a large and versatile construction group with operations both inside and outside the netherlands . in the year 1997 royal volker stevin , which was particularly active in infrastructure , and kondor wessels , specialised in building and property development , bundled their strengths and royal volker wessels stevin nv becomes a fact .\nworld premiere in overijssel the plasticroad , a road made of recycled plastic , becomes a reality . the municipality of . . .\nvolkerfitzpatrick is a multi - disciplinary contractor working in the civil engineering , building , rail , waste , airport and energy infrastructure sectors .\nvolkerrail is a leading railway infrastructure contractor . it offers a cost effective end to end service across all areas of the rail network .\nvolkerhighways specialises in public and private sector highways maintenance and civil engineering , street lighting , and hard and soft landscaping projects .\nvolkerlaser is the uk ' s leading multi - functional contractor ; strengthening , waterproofing , and insulating the built environment through specialist solutions .\njoint venture bmv ( consisting of bam nuttall , morgan sindall and volkerfitzpatrick ) has pioneered the use of virtual reality . . .\nvolkerlaser went back to school last week to talk about the importance of site safety . on tuesday 19 june 2018 , shonagh . . .\nvolkerhighways is asking school pupils in medway to help them prepare well in advance of this year\u2019s winter months , by . . .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nwerkplezier = trots zijn op de dingen die je op werk doet , zodat je daar je plezier uit kunt halen . onze collega van\nbouw en vastgoedontwikkeling . de garantie van nul op de meter prestaties . officieel bevestigd !\nwerken we met een jong team aan het bouwen van de toekomst . we zijn volop in ontwikkeling en op zoek naar een enthousiaste collega die ons team kan versterken . check de vacature :\n31 mei is het fiets naar je werk dag . doe jij ook mee ? regelmatig bewegen = minder snel ziek = fitter op je werk . hoe meer deelnemers , hoe meer\nafgelopen jaar pasten wij op onze projecten in totaal 38 . 034m\u00b3 duurzaam hout toe . dat is 97 % van onze totale houtinkoop . volgens fsc richtlijnen zorgde dit voor een co\u2082 - opname van ruim 34 , 2 duizend ton .\nvan 17 t / m 19 april staan wij met een indrukwekkende stand en boeiende sprekers op building holland in rai amsterdam . benieuwd naar onze innovaties en het verhaal daarachter ? kom een kijkje nemen op standnummer 10 . 022 ! benieuwd naar onze sprekers ?\nvan de eerste dag van de nationale carri\u00e8rebeurs 2018 ?\nde mensen en kandidaten die hier komen zijn allemaal superenthousiast .\nleuk !\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 ? 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( id c00156 ) volkerstevin . registration no : 288392 . registered office : hertford road , hoddesdon , hertfordshire en11 9bx . registered in england .\nvialis was founded in 1999 by the merger of nederland haarlem and volker stevin systems . in 2001 , nma railway signalling joined vialis . after 1999 , vialis expanded with locations in belgium , poland and the far east .\nthe history of nederland haarlem goes back to 1925 . during that year , factory and trading company \u2018nederland\u2019 was registered in the commercial register of haarlem . later , the name of the family company was changed into nederland haarlem .\nin 2001 , vialis expanded with nma railway signalling . this company already existed in 1879 , with the foundation of the \u2018alkmaarsche ijzer - en metaalgieterij\u2019 , later called the \u2018nederlandse machinefabriek alkmaar\u2019 ( nma ) . from 1960 to 1991 , nma was part of the electronics company phillips . in 1991 , the organisation became independent under the name nma holding , with nma railway signalling as one of their operating companies . in 2007 , tpa merged with vialis .\nchamber of commerce : 34117661 btw : nl 8085 . 49 . 534 . b01\nin the late 2000\u2019s , visser & smit hanab noticed a worldwide need to diversify energy sources and protect and maintain the integrity of offshore cables . with a higher global population and concern about environmental impact , visser & smit hanab wanted to leverage the potential in sustainable offshore energy sources .\nin 2013 , boskalis acquired a 50 % stake in vsmc . by joining forces , vsmc was able to leverage its existing resources and assets with those of boskalis , allowing them to fulfil even larger contracts , and to draw on the power of two successful companies .\nin 2014 , vsmc was renamed vbms . vbms is now an established subsea installation provider with a yearly turnover of approx . \u20ac250 million , offering total subsea power installation solutions for offshore grids , onshore and in shallow and deep water .\non 30 april 2018 , vbms continued to offer its services under the brandname boskalis .\nboskalis subsea rosmolenweg 20 , 3356 lk papendrecht , the netherlands p . o . box 282 , 3350 ag papendrecht , the netherlands t + 31 78 696 9000 e info @ urltoken\nx this website is optimized for internet explorer 7 . 0 or higher and firefox 3 . 5 and higher . unfortunately , if you use of a lower browser version it will have consequences for the optimal viewing of this website .\nthis site uses javascript and / or cookies . your browser does not support cookies and / or javascript or it is disabled . this will prevent you from using some features of the website\nthe seven companies rebranding are : fitzpatrick contractors , grantrail , crowley , gabriel , volker stevin , laser and visser & smit hanab . all are respected names in their fields with a long and successful heritage and a history of working together . together they offer expertise in a wide range of disciplines including : highways , civil engineering , construction , railway engineering , steel foundations , pipeline and cable installation , waterproofing , marine works , flood protection and land reclamation . from today the companies will be known as :\nvolkerstevin retains its name , but takes on a new brand identity . subsidiaries brooks contracting and steel foundations are re - named volkerbrooks and volkersteel foundations\nthis is an exciting time in the history of our companies . our rebrand is much more than a name change and a new design . it signals an exciting new start for the members of our group , one that reflects our parentage and demonstrates our commitment to share expertise and resources for the benefit of our clients , staff and the communities in which we work .\npublic liability portal compensator : kelly adjusters limited . ( id c00156 ) volkerbrooks . registration no : 285481 . registered office : hertford road , hoddesdon , hertfordshire en11 9bx . registered in england .\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 .\nwe welcome new partners as we grow organically and develop new markets in the uk . the group actively supports the use of local workforces and small medium enterprises where practically possible . the supply chain trades required list in the key documents section below details the subcontract trades and supplier categories we currently require in the respective operating businesses . if your trade or category is not listed you may still apply but your application will be subject to additional review .\nsubcontractors will not be required to join constructionline to tender work - only secure work . note that constructionline are our on - boarding partner meaning the link below shall be used for all new organisation applications .\nonce you have registered your interest no further action is required . your interest has been received , this will be reviewed by our procurement team and feedback will be issued in due course .\npublic liability portal compensator : kelly adjusters limited . ( id c00156 ) volkerfitzpatrick . registration no : 2387700 . registered office : hertford road , hoddesdon , hertfordshire en11 9bx . registered in england .\nwith an objective to provide clients with access to a range of technical and operational expertise across the construction industry , our business units can trace their origins back to the early 1900s . through their hard work and dedication , they have built excellent reputations within their markets for delivering innovative projects for a wide range of clients .\ncivil engineering company fitzpatrick & son was founded in 1921 by dynamic self - starter , john fitzpatrick . his son , patrick put the business on the map with several high profile projects in london . read volkerfitzpatrick\u2019s story here .\nvolkerrail\u2019s story begins on 2 august 1935 , when john spafford and ellis berman launched a new construction firm bowins & spafford . read volkerrail\u2019s story here .\nfounded in 1934 , harbour & general works ltd mainly undertook marine works . over 80 years later , volkerstevin operates in a wide variety of sectors , with its specialist divisions volkerinfra , volkerbrooks and volkerground engineering . read volkerstevin\u2019s story here .\nvolkerlaser was originally part of the worcestershire based laser civil engineering ltd . since forming in 1994 under its current managing director , mike weaver , the business unit has gone from strength to strength . learn more about volkerlaser here .\nthe family owned business gabriel contractors became part of the \u2018volker\u2019 group of companies and in 2009 , joined up with mews , crowley and the highways division of volkerfitzpatrick , to become volkerhighways . today , volkerhighways specialises in highways term maintenance , street lighting and electrical services , surfacing , traffic management and public realm infrastructure projects . read volkerhighways\u2019 story here .\non saturday 6 march 2010 , mrs bianca balkenende - hoogendijk christened the ship ' stemat spirit ' in rotterdam . the \u2018stemat spirit ' is a unique cable laying ship that will be deployed in the construction of offshore windmill parks , in other words , in support of sustainable energy generation .\nthe new ship is 90 metres in length and 28 metres wide and was specifically built for laying high voltage cables at sea , for example from shore to offshore windmill parks . it is unique in its capabilities , because it is able to maintain its position by means of propulsion ( dynamic positioning ) , as well as anchors . furthermore , it can dry out on the shallows and is consequently suited for offshore operations ( deep water ) as well as near - shore operations ( shallow water ) .\nthe existing fleet of cable installation ships was primarily built for deep water operations and is not suitable for bringing cables to land . these ships are also unsuitable for operating in the neighbourhood of the many sandbanks found in northwest europe . it is precisely these sites that are being selected for the construction of offshore windmill parks . furthermore , the \u2018stemat spirit ' is not only capable of laying cables on the sea bottom ; it is also capable of burying them using a cable tackle plough , for example .\nthe stemat spirit is equipped for carrying out various types of projects , such as the installation of export cables to connect offshore windmill parks with the onshore power grid , array cables that interconnect the individual cables of offshore windmill parks , interconnectors ( subsea cables that connect the power grids of different countries ) and the repair and maintenance of existing cables .\nin the future , the ship can also be deployed for the repair and maintenance of existing cables and for the installation of undersea cables for the new generation of green power that uses technology based on tides or waves .\nover the next two years , the ship will be deployed to offshore windmill parks in the united kingdom , such as walney , ormonde , sheringham shoal and london array . future deployment is expected to involve other european countries as well , such as germany , belgium , denmark and of course the netherlands .\ni am very pleased to report that our net result from continuing operations increased by 112 % to \u20ac 36 million over the reporting period . of the \u20ac 19 million improvement versus the same period in 2016 , \u20ac 7 million is the result of the change in our capital structure ( resulting in lower interest charges ) and \u20ac 12 million is the result of improved operational performance .\nour ebitda improved to \u20ac 90 million ( up 20 % from \u20ac 75 million ) , the semi - annual ebitda margin increased 50 basis points to 3 . 4 % . despite upward pressure on the cost of sub - contractors and certain raw materials in our construction & real estate development segment , rising housing prices continue to have a positive effect on our real estate development business and as such mitigates the impact of the increased cost of construction . as highlighted during our ipo , competition remains fierce in our infrastructure segment in the netherlands . our strong backbone of smaller projects remains , however , a key differentiator . energy & telecom infrastructure as well as our international businesses show a stable development .\nour net debt position at 30 june improved by \u20ac 174 million to \u20ac 103 million . this improvement is the net result of ( i ) the sale of the off - shore division in 2016 ( payment received on 4 july 2016 ) , ( ii ) the continued profitability of the company in h2 2016 and h1 2017 , ( iii ) the acquisition of kwh at the end of 2016 , ( iv ) our continued focus on working capital and ( v ) dividend payment of \u20ac 83 million on 4 may 2017 . our solvency improved by 370 basis points to 30 . 0 % .\nfocus continues to be on winning profitable new business , reducing our failure costs and making selective bolt - on acquisitions to strengthen our local leadership positions . we are confident that our ebitda and net result from continuing operations for the full year will increase . \u201d\nboth volkerfitzpatrick and volkerrail are recognised as leaders in this sector . as one of the country\u2019s leading depot builders , volkerfitzpatrick offer clients a consolidated and multidisciplined approach , with specialist civil engineering and rail divisions combining to provide the best solutions .\nvolkerrail delivers multi - million pound rail infrastructure projects by providing electrification , high voltage power distribution , signalling , rail plant , welding , metro and light rail track construction , as well as renewals and maintenance specialisms . last year saw our teams continue their work on maintenance depots for three of the largest rail infrastructure programmes in the uk ; the intercity express programme ( iep ) , thameslink and crossrail .\nin the difficult construction industry , where companies have to manage low - margin projects , complex financing deals , and bureaucratic inefficiency , dik wessels managed to build a multi - billion dollar empire that has landed him on our global billionaires list with a net worth of $ 3 . 4 billion . at the young age of 22 , vessels took charge of his father\u2019s construction firm wessels groep , and after years of domestic and international growth , coupled with continued deal making , has created one of the netherlands\u2019 most impressive conglomerates with more than 15 , 000 employees and 120 operating companies in at least four countries .\nthe company can be traced back to independent building contractor volker stein , set up in 1854 by adriaan volker . wessels came into the scene in 1968 when he took over from his father at wessels groep , which , after a major merger in 1990 , joined forces with royal volker stein in 1997 . by 2002 , the company had been renamed and dik wessels was the major shareholder . wessels was born in the town of rijssen , is married and has two daughters .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\nif your employer has provided you with career transition support through optimum talent , click here to get started .\nfollowing its acquisition by kinepolis group nv in december 2017 , landmark cinemas is seeking to further expand its footprint across canada and transition from a national to regional operating model . as canada\u2019s second largest motion picture , theatre exhibition company , the move provides landmark with further growth opportunities as it looks to take on new - build projects and enhance its customer experience through new offerings .\nstuart olson inc . ( \u201cstuart olson\u201d or \u201cthe company\u201d ) urltoken is a $ 1 billion + organization representing one of the largest and most respected construction services companies in canada . the company is recognized for its unique approach to doing business as well as its understanding that a positive journey is the critical factor to achieving successful results . the organization\u2019s over 2300 employees are motivated by the opportunity to make a difference .\nafd petroleum ltd . ( \u201cafd\u201d ) was established in 1989 and are an independent supplier of bulk fuel , lubricants , an on on - site tank storage systems to companies across western canada , texas and alaska .\nmaclab properties group ( \u201cmpg\u201d ) and related entities own and manage a rental property portfolio consisting of over forty residential multi - family , commercial and retail projects . the properties are located in edmonton , calgary , red deer , vancouver and yellowknife .\nthe ontario motor vehicle industry council ( omvic ) administers and enforces the motor vehicle dealers act 2002 ( mvda ) \u2013 a public protection statute \u2013 on behalf of the ministry of government and consumer services . omvic\u2019s mandate is to maintain a fair and informed vehicle sales marketplace in ontario by protecting the rights of consumers , enhancing industry professionalism and ensuring fair , honest and open competition for registered vehicle dealers . omvic\u2019s adherence\nwe will take pride in the results of our commitment to a fair marketplace , achieved through innovation , enforcement and excellence in service .\nomvic\u2019s creation on january 7 , 1997 , marked the first time a regulated business sector had moved to self management . previously , ontario\u2019s motor vehicle dealer industry was regulated by the ministry of consumer and commercial relations ( now the ministry of government and consumer services ) . omvic is a not - for - profit corporation governed by a 12 - member board of directors . registration with omvic is mandatory for all ontario vehicle dealers ( new and used ) and salespeople .\nincreased accountability through administration of a code of ethics ( coe ) , standards of business practice and a transparent disciplinary process .\nthis is a new position reporting to and working in close collaboration with a dynamic and experienced ceo . the coo will ensure that :\nit will be essential the new coo demonstrates a collaborative approach to leadership and capitalizes on the skills and experience that exist in the organization already . the coo will also show that they are able to work comfortably with external stakeholders , registrants and the government to ensure fair and equitable application of regulations . the role oversees a team of approximately 50 employees .\nfounded in 1893 by nicholas beck and edward emery , we are one of alberta\u2019s oldest law firms . in 1949 john jamieson joined the firm , and the firm became emery jamieson llp soon after .\nsun gro horticulture is one of the most prominent north american horticultural companies , serving customers worldwide . established in 1929 , the company has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to north america\u2019s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers , shipping over 70 , 000 truckloads of product annually . sun gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria .\nsince 2008 , canadian insulated glass ltd . ( \u201ccig\u201d ) has been in operation in the edmonton area and has fueled their business on uncompromised quality , fair pricing , and outstanding customer satisfaction . cig is a leader in the manufacturing of commercial , residential , and specialty glass solutions . cig is a member of the all weather windows group of companies .\nthe dairy foods division ( dfd ) of saputo inc . is a market leader in its segment of consumer dairy products . this business unit is headquartered in dallas , texas , and operates independently from its sister business unit , saputo cheese usa , headquartered in chicago . the company operates a network of 11 manufacturing sites spread throughout various parts of the u . s . , which in turn employ some 2 , 300 people , many of who are unionized . a total staff of close to 200 people comprise various levels of management , professional and support staff .\nthe position of president and chief operating officer of the dairy foods division ( dfd ) reports to the president and chief operating officer of saputo inc . the position is one of five divisional presidents reporting to the corporate president & coo , forming an integral part of the company\u2019s executive committee and thereby participating in developing the overall strategy of the corporation as well as having direct responsibility for the full p & l within dfd . the president of dfd will have direct line responsibility over all functional areas of the division , ranging from sales and marketing to finance , human resources and all facets of operations including r & d . the position will have ultimate responsibility for developing the growth strategy for the division , meeting all targets for revenue and profit growth , as well as further developing the management team and ensuring the on - going development of the corporate culture within the context of the overall saputo organization and its specific values .\nstrategy development : the strategy for the division will continue to focus on growing top line revenues and market share , all while focussing on bottom line performance . initiatives should be undertaken in new segments that promise future growth such as plant - based beverages . the president , backed by the marketing and r & d teams will have to develop a coherent strategy in order to leverage current capabilities to truly exploit this growing market segment as well as others . concurrent with this , the president must play a leadership role in driving innovative sales strategies in all channels of distribution , as well as proactively participate in partnering with the division\u2019s key accounts .\ninnovation : the president of the division must provide the leadership to drive innovation and research , which is already a proven strength of the division . a significant innovation centre located in dallas is staffed with top - flight professionals in research and product development . the president and his / her management team must provide the strategic leadership to ensure that the innovation centre is focussed on the right priorities that will ultimately result in profitable growth .\nnetwork optimization : though the current network of eleven manufacturing facilities is well operated and quite efficient from a cost standpoint , there is nevertheless a need to further develop a strategy aimed at optimizing manufacturing and supply chain operations more rigorously and in fact \u201cdoing more with less\u201d . although not an immediate priority , greater analysis should be carried out in terms of developing further opportunities for synergy with the saputo sister division scusa in areas of supply chain and perhaps even sales .\nthe ideal candidate for this position will possess a highly relevant background in various segments of consumer - packaged goods , with particular emphasis on food service . candidates must bring at least 20 years of relevant experience gained within organizations that are seen as being leading - edge within the food segment , national in scope , and recognized for their discipline and rigour in operations , marketing , as well as sales . candidates will have gained their experience in organizations recognized for their innovation and excellence in customer service and product development , as well as a track record of profitable growth and category leadership .\nfrom a functional standpoint , we seek candidates who bring a solid track record in managing and growing a full - fledged profit centre of considerable scale and complexity , with direct responsibility over all functional areas including manufacturing , supply chain , sales and marketing , as well as finance and hr . complementing this experience , candidates will have progressed up through the ranks of senior sales and marketing management with tier one organizations . the ideal candidate will be experienced in dealing with multiple channels of distribution , ranging from quick service restaurants , independent distributors , as well as grocery retail . this person must in fact bring a solid track record of dealing with the senior levels of client organizations that are national in scope within all of the aforementioned distribution channels .\nfrom a personal standpoint , candidates must bring a high degree of passion , dedication , a process driven mindset , as well as a solid analytical approach to managing a complex manufacturing business . this position requires an outstanding leader who has proven to be an effective mentor and coach within the context of a large multi disciplinary management team . the president must be a strong team player who demonstrates a high sense of collaboration and teamwork . ideal candidates will also possess above average emotional intelligence and a well managed ego . this position will be part of the saputo inc . executive leadership team and will therefore be expected to contribute to the evolution of the organization as a whole . candidates must demonstrate an open mindset within the context of an organization that is growing on a global basis . successfully working and collaborating with a peer group of senior executives will be mandatory , and candidates should be upwardly mobile and clearly demonstrate potential to move up to positions of greater responsibility within saputo inc ."]}
{"id": 55918, "summary": [{"text": "ibstock plc is a large brick making business .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "it is listed on the london stock exchange and is a constituent of the ftse 250 index . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "ibstock plc", "paragraphs": ["the last ic recommendation on ibstock plc shares was buy at 275 . 20 on 06 mar 2018\nhow tbc bank group plc ' s ( lse : tbcg ) 22 . 7 % roe fares against the industry ?\nthe headquarters for ibstock building products is in the village of ibstock , leicestershire .\nibstock merges with johnsen , jorgensen & wettre ltd . and becomes ibstock johnsen ltd .\nthe ibstock group of companies comprises ; ibstock brick , ibstock kevington , forticrete and supreme plus a us brick manufacturer glen gerry .\nibstock plc ( ' ibstock ' or the ' group ' ) , a leading manufacturer of clay bricks and concrete products with operations in the united kingdom and the united states , announces its unaudited results for the six month period ended 30 june 2016 .\non monday , ibstock plc ( ibst : lse ) closed at 283 . 00 , - 7 . 46 % below its 52 - week high of 305 . 80 , set on may 02 , 2018 .\nibstock plc is a united kingdom - based company , which is engaged in manufacturing of clay bricks and concrete products . the company ' s segments are the uk and the us . the company ' s principal products include clay bricks , brick\nin 1999 , crh plc acquired ibstock . under crh\u2019s ownership , the management of ibstock diversified the clay operations of crh in great britain with the acquisition of kevington building products ltd in 2001 and manchester brick in 2005 . the management of ibstock also expanded crh\u2019s concrete products operations in great britain with the acquisition of supreme concrete ltd and anderton concrete products ltd in 2006 and 2007 , respectively .\nibstock plc is a leading manufacturer of clay bricks with a diversified range of clay and concrete products , and operations in the united kingdom and the united states . its principal products are clay bricks , brick components , concrete roof tiles , concrete substitutes for stone masonry , concrete fencing and concrete rail products .\nibstock plc is a leading manufacturer of clay bricks and concrete products with operations in the uk and the united states . our principal products are clay bricks , brick components , concrete roof tiles , concrete stone masonry substitutes , concrete fencing , pre - stressed concrete products and concrete rail products . we are headquartered in the village of ibstock in the east midlands of britain , where we were founded almost 200 years ago .\nibstock plc is a leading manufacturer of clay bricks and concrete products with operations in the uk and the united states . our principal products are clay bricks , brick components , concrete roof tiles , concrete stone masonry substitutes , concrete fencing , pre - stressed concrete products and concrete rail products . our range of products are manufactured , marketed and distributed by ibstock brick , supreme concrete , and forticrete in the uk , and glen - gery in the united states .\ncompany is incorporated as a private limited company and is named ibstock collieries limited .\ncrh , which is headquartered in ireland , took control of ibstock in 1999 .\ninvestors are always looking for growth in small - cap stocks like ibstock plc ( lse : ibst ) with its market cap of usd $ 1 . 30 billion . however , an important fact which most ignore is : how financially healthy is the company ? the significance of doing due diligence on a company\u2019s financial strength stems from the fact that over 20 , 000 companies go bankrupt in every quarter in the us alone .\n' reduced \u00a319m loss at ibstock johnsen , ' financial times , april 20 , 1994 .\nprincipal subsidiaries : glen - gery corp . ( united states ) ; ibstock building products ltd .\nibstock is holding a presentation to analysts at 0900 today at the offices of ubs , 1 finsbury avenue , london ec2m 2pp . analysts wishing to attend should contact ibstock @ urltoken to register .\nibstock re - joined the public markets when it listed on the london stock exchange in october 2015 .\nibstock kevington has appointed sarah clewlow as acting factory manager at our midlands factory . in her [ \u2026 ]\nwienerberger announces that it has agreed to acquire a 29 . 8 % interest in ibstock from brierley investments limited\n' crh pleased with ibstock acquisition , ' birmingham post , september 1 , 1999 , p . 20 .\n' ibstock to sell its stake in portuguese forestry group , ' financial times , march 15 , 1995 .\nnevertheless , ibstock continued to thrive , and in 1970 the company effected an important merger with the privately owned international wood pulp agency johnsen , jorgensen and wettre . while the two companies had virtually no common ground , ibstock wanted johnsen ' s healthy cash reserves to finance further expansion , and johnsen believed that ibstock could invest that capital to the companies ' mutual advantage . thus the company became ibstock johnsen , with the two operating divisions kept separate .\nin 1999 , the stone factories were transferred to forticrete , a sister company in crh and ibstock group was formed of ibstock brick ltd and forticrete ltd . within the group the respective companies still exist and trade as individual entities .\nibstock takes its name from the original base in the village of ibstock in leicestershire , where the company headquarters are situated . brick making has taken place on the site pre 1830 . in 1899 , the company was registered as ibstock collieries ltd . its principal activity was coal mining as well as quarrying clay for the manufacture of bricks and pavers .\ncrh is offering 70p for each ibstock share , valuing the entire group at pounds 326 . 4m . however , the deal is a foregone conclusion because the irish group already controls 50 . 7 per cent of ibstock ' s share capital .\nibstock brick forms part of ibstock building products a group of companies in the uk and united states owned by bain capital , one of the world\u2019s leading private , alternative asset management firms , with approximately $ 75 billion in assets under management .\n' ibstock builds brick sales but chairman wants more , ' birmingham post , march 19 , 1998 , p . 34 .\npangalos , philip , ' ibstock to buy tarmac brick for pounds 65m , ' times of london , may 13 , 1995 .\nduring the next 30 years , the trading emphasis changed from coal to manufacture of brick from its original leicestershire base in ibstock .\nthe audacious deal , orchestrated behind closed doors yesterday and only announced after the stock market had closed , marks a victory for ibstock ' s chief executive philip mengel over wienerberger baustoffindustrie , the austrian group which had built up a 30 per cent shareholding in ibstock .\nstevenson , tom , ' ibstock builds on bricks with redland deal , ' independent , april 26 , 1996 , p . 17 .\nwinnifrith , tom , ' double blow sends ibstock into a dive , ' evening standard ( london ) , september 25 , 1996 .\nin addition to the factory sites are areas of non operational land within the portfolio in similar geographical locations as the factories . ibstock kevington is directly related to ibstock brick employing over 60 people manufacturing a special products range from simple cut and bond products to elaborate architectural solutions .\nin 1999 , ibstock acquired the assets of the adjoining ellistown brickworks to consolidate its position of one third of the brick capacity in the uk .\n- - - - - - , ' ibstock in brick talks with tarmac , ' independent , april 7 , 1995 , p . 32 .\n\u201ci am pleased to report another robust profit and cash generation performance by ibstock , combined with excellent progress with our major uk investment projects . \u201d\nibstock is the uk\u2019s leading manufacturer by volume of clay bricks sold and offers a wide range of clay facing bricks . they are made at 19 factories across the country using a wide diversity of clays and manufacturing techniques to ensure that ibstock bricks will enhance the built environment wherever they are used .\nibstock set about creating a more extensive works with modern equipment , including a monnier kiln ( the first such to be used in britain ) , a novel tunnel kiln that fired bricks loaded on cars that moved through the kiln . requiring a substantial investment of \u00a38 , 000 , the technological advance increased production capacity to nine million bricks a year . reflecting its new direction , ibstock collieries changed its name to ibstock brick & tile company in 1935 .\nibstock was first listed on the london stock exchange in 1963 . it acquired glen - gery in the united states in 1979 and the uk brick operations were expanded by acquiring tarmac bricks in 1995 , redland bricks in 1996 and hepworth brick in 1999 . ibstock also acquired certain concrete operations in the 1990s .\nibstock has a 40pc share of britain\u2019s clay brick market and is a major player in the northeast and midwest of america through its glen - gery subsidiary .\nbuckley , christine , ' ibstock hit by shake - up and low prices , ' times of london , march 21 , 1997 , p . 30 .\nwood , martin , ' wienerberger left in dark as ibstock agrees to pounds 326m takeover , ' birmingham post , december 22 , 1998 , p . 17 .\nibstock , one of the uk\u2019s three biggest brick makers , traces its roots back to 1899 and employs just shy of 2 , 000 people in the uk .\nin 1990 ibstock building products acquired two new companies ; hathernware ltd and ceba ltd . hathernware manufactured terracotta and architectural faience and ceba manufacture architectural wet cast stone .\nover the next few decades , ibstock grew steadily by investing in further automation . in 1959 work commenced on a new 20 - chamber staffordshire kiln , bringing annual output to 41 million bricks , and the installation of yet another kiln soon afterward ( bringing ibstock ' s total to four ) increased that number to 56 million .\nps . if you are not interested in ibstock anymore , you can use our free platform to see my list of over 150 other stocks with a high growth potential .\nibstock brick , named after the leicestershire town where the company was founded115 - years - ago , started life as a coal mining company , using quarrying clay to make bricks .\nibstock kevington manufactures a variety of special shape bricks and brick components . the range includes prefabricated arches , chimneys and wall cladding systems designed to make using brick quick and easy .\ncassell , michael , dig it , burn it , sell it ! the story of ibstock johnsen , 1825 - 1990 , london : pencorp books , 1990 , 193 p .\nmcintosh , bill , ' crh acquires a 50 . 7 % stake in ibstock for cash , ' wall street journal europe , december 22 , 1998 , p . 3 .\ncrh , the ftse 100 building products company , has sold its 115 - year - old ibstock brick business , plus three other divisions , for \u00a3414m in cash and debt .\nin 2003 , ibstock re branded to include \u2018innovators in clay\u2019 in the title , reflecting the company\u2019s changing emphasis on business excellence through innovation and another chapter in ibstocks history started .\nibstock said it intends to raise \u00a3100m through the listing , which will go towards refinancing the debt that private equity firm bain put in place to seal a \u00a3414m takeover last december .\nhowever , along with the other large uk brick makers , including hanson and wienerberger , ibstock was hurt by the drop in construction that was a direct result of the financial crisis .\naround 25pc of ibstock\u2019s shares , held by bain and members of the company\u2019s senior management team , will be sold in the listing , meaning a swift windfall for the private equity firm .\nwe are delighted to acquire this substantial interest in ibstock . the investment is fully in line with our long - term strategy . we see the investment as a logical geographical extension to wienerberger\u00b4s core business , which has grown rapidly in recent years , mainly in central and eastern europe . we would like to work together with the management of ibstock in the future .\nas market leader in the uk , ibstock is well - placed in the market and continuous investment in manufacturing equipment and people will ensure that it will prosper for many years to come .\nbut despite what is understood to have been significant interest for the whole division , crh has decided to retain its continental european brick business , and instead just part with ibstock and glen gery .\nibstock has secretly been trying to find a friendly buyer for more than two months after wienerberger bought its stake from brierley investments , the new zealand investment group , at a share price of 66p .\nibstock now has 19 operational brick factories . the company employs nearly 1400 people across the uk and has the backing of one of the world\u2019s leading private , alternative asset management firms , bain capital .\ndon godson , crh ' s chief executive , said :\nibstock provides crh with leading positions in clay products in britain and the us and forms a base for further development in these regions .\nibstock immediately embarked upon a new round of acquisitions , buying roughdales brickworks , north eastern bricks , nostell brick & tile , and the cattybrook brick company in 1971 and 1972 . because the company was reluctant to extend itself further domestically - - fearing that in doing so it would compromise its position at the more exclusive end of the u . k . market - - ibstock looked abroad for further acquisitions .\nduring the first half of 1995 , ibstock ' s pre - tax profits soared to \u00a314 million , a 222 percent increase over the \u00a34 . 36 million reported for the same period of 1994 . despite such a strong performance , however , ibstock warned that the second half of 1995 would not repeat the achievements of the first half - - efforts to sell wood pulp operation caima had been unsuccessful , and the housing market in the united kingdom was in a state of decline , negatively impacting demand for ibstock ' s products . the company made plans to cut back production and lay off some workers temporarily until demand increased .\nwhile ibstock has a higher debt - to - equity ratio than my benchmark , its earnings and operating cash flows make it strong enough to get through difficult times or capitalize on attractive growth opportunities during good times .\nafter contacting several potential companies ibstock selected crh as its preferred bidder . however , the irish group , which has a legendary aversion to contested takeovers , was reluctant to bid if it could not be sure of securing control .\nthe combination of structural demand growth , supply - side constraints and government support have enabled ibstock to establish strong momentum within its business , with a significant acceleration in revenue and adjusted ebitda growth achieved in the last two years .\nibstock brick is the uk\u2019s leading manufacturers of clay products and employs nearly 1400 people in the uk spread over 19 sites . the sites are located throughout the uk and most have associated quarrying operations at or near to them .\nibstock brick is the number one brick manufacturer by volume of bricks sold in the uk where approximately 80 % of new build houses use brick in their construction . glen - gery is a major regional brickmaker in the us , and supreme and forticrete also hold strong positions in their respective markets . subsidiary operations include ibstock - kevington , a leading manufacturer of brickwork components and anderton concrete , a specialist in the manufacture of concrete rail and infrastructure products .\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 . over the past year , ibstock\u2019s operating cash flows stood at 52 % of its overall debt . that means ibstock\u2019s core operations are generating enough cash to comfortably service its debt .\ncrh , the irish building materials group , yesterday rode to the rescue of ibstock by launching a pounds 326m takeover swoop which saw it snap up more than 50 per cent of the brick manufacturer ' s shares in the market .\na \u00a31bn flotation is a significant turning point for ibstock which in 2008 and 2009 suffered a 40pc slump in volumes which led it to mothball a plant and put 35pc of its workforce on reduced pay to avoid hundreds of redundancies .\nthe housing market began to improve the following year , and ibstock ' s 1997 profits increased from \u00a38 . 3 million in 1996 to \u00a323 . 5 million . the construction market had not completely recovered , however , and the market slowed during the second half of 1997 . ibstock ' s brick sales improved only 4 percent over 1996 sales . the company was helped by a strong performance by subsidiary glen - gery as well as by cost - cutting measures .\nibstock brick , named after the leicestershire town where the company was founded , started its life in coal mining and quarrying clay for the making of bricks , and over the following 30 years , transitioned solely to the manufacture of bricks .\nibstock has pointed to its rapid earnings growth over the past three years as justification for its \u00a31bn price - tag . profits have swelled from \u00a329m in 2012 to \u00a387m in 2015 , while revenues have jumped from \u00a3278m to \u00a3395m over the same period .\nwienerberger announces that it has agreed to acquire a 29 . 8 % interest in ibstock from brierley investments limited at a price of 66 pence per ordinary share . this amounts to a total investment of \u00a3 91 . 5 million ( ats 1 . 8 billion ) .\nwienerberger subsequently attempted to secure a seat on ibstock ' s board . but philip mengel , the company ' s chief executive , resisted .\nwe felt that developing a special relationship with one shareholder would not be in the interests of other shareholders ,\nhe said .\nnow 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 ibstock to see what are ibst\u2019s growth prospects and whether it could be considered an undervalued opportunity .\nin the early years of its existence the colliery changed ownership several times . in 1875 samuel thomson became managing director , and the business soon became a family dynasty ; under samuel thomson ' s son , also samuel , ibstock collieries was incorporated as a private limited company in 1899 .\nin 1963 , following the acquisition of himley brick company ltd , near wolverhampton , ibstock shares were offered to the public for the first time . there then followed a major expansion programme in the uk designed to extend the products and services by the company more widely throughout the country .\nby the end of 1998 the paper pulp interests had finally been sold and the irish building materials group , crh , made a successful takeover bid for the company , valuing it at \u00a3376m . this involved the integration of forticrete , the crh concrete products and rooftile business into the ibstock group .\nthe company ' s first overseas acquisition came in 1973 , with the purchase of the dutch facing brick manufacturer van wijcks waalsteenfabrieken , followed closely by another dutch company , maatschappij tot exploitatie van steenfabrieken udenhout , voorheen weyers . these moves catapulted ibstock to the position of sixth - largest brickmaker in the netherlands .\ncrh acquired the shares after cazenove , the stockbroker , yesterday approached ibstock ' s leading shareholders and told them an unnamed bidder was ready to offer 70p per share if it could be sure of securing a majority stake . the takeover panel had approved the move , which is highly unusual , before the approaches were made .\nnot all the acquisitions proved successful . burwell was unprofitable and was retained only until 1971 ; shawell , renamed ibstock precast , was abandoned in 1977 ; and superbrix , makers of bricks from inferior grade sandline , rather than clay , was in retrospect a poor choice for a company that prided itself on producing quality products .\na substantially higher - debt poses a significant threat to a company\u2019s profitability during a downturn . ibstock\u2019s debt to equity ratio stands at 54 . 2 % and that means while ibstock\u2019s debt could pose a problem for its earnings stability , it\u2019s not at an alarmingly high level yet . 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 ibst\u2019s case the interest on debt is well covered by earnings ( 19 . 8x coverage ) .\nibstock brick is the number one brick manufacturer in the uk with a market share of approximately 40 % based on volume of bricks sold ( excluding imports ) . glen - gery is the regional leader in the us with approximately market share of 24 % in the northeast and midwest regions of the us based on volume of brick despatches .\nin 1973 , ibstock set its sights overseas , buying the van wijck and then the udenhaut brickworks in holland . 1976 saw the purchase of the hudsons group , with factories at west hoathly and laybrook and a site at horam . further expansion in europe in 1977 came with the acquisition of the hennuyeres , wanlin and then the de ruiter brickworks in holland .\ncomponents , concrete stone masonry substitutes , concrete fencing , pre - stressed concrete products and concrete rail products . its range of products are manufactured , marketed and distributed by ibstock brick , which manufactures a range of clay bricks sold in the united kingdom ; supreme concrete , which manufactures concrete fencing products and concrete lintels with approximately seven manufacturing plants in the united kingdom ; forticrete , which manufactures concrete substitutes for natural stone walling and dressings and concrete roof tiles , with approximately seven manufacturing plants in the united kingdom , and glen - gery , which manufactures bricks in the north east and mid - west regions of the united states .\nthey were unwilling to come forward with a full offer and we felt it was untenable that only one shareholder should realise value . so the board focused on realising value for all shareholders .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\none of the country\u2019s largest and oldest brick makers has unveiled plans for a \u00a31bn stock market flotation , valuing it at twice the price it was bought for less than a year ago .\nthe us buyout group paid \u00a3295m in cash to buy the brick maker from crh , the ftse 100 building materials group , which has since refocused its business towards cement with a \u20ac6 . 5bn takeover of tarmac lafarge .\nwith uk brick demand now exceeding current manufacturing capacity , a significant opportunity has been created for a uk manufacturer to expand capacity ,\nsaid wayne sheppard , chief executive .\nthe prices of clay bricks increased by 6 . 7pc in the 12 months to july 2015 as demand significantly outstripped supply .\nsince 2013 uk house builders have had to source more expensive bricks from the continent as demand at home has risen , while supplies have fallen .\nthe company recently won planning permission for a new factory in leicester which will boost production by 100 million bricks a year .\nover the following 30 years , it exited coal mining to focus exclusively and brick manufacturing .\nseparately , equiniti , the financial outsourcing group which handled the controversial privatisation of the royal mail , is also planning a \u00a31bn stock listing this week .\nprivate equity firm advent has hired barclays , goldman sachs , credit suisse and liberum for the flotation , said sky news which first reported the plans .\nwe are a leading manufacturer of clay and concrete building products . our products have become a top choice for building the homes , places and spaces for people across the country .\nour aim is to continue to extend our leadership in the building products industry by being our customers ' partner of choice through providing consistent high quality , reliable and innovative products . these products when 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{"id": 55919, "summary": [{"text": "direction records was an american record label , founded in 1968 by bobby darin to release his own recordings .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "it was first distributed by bell records , then commonwealth united records and lasted until 1970 .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "besides darin , the pop group nepenthe also recorded for direction . ", "topic": 37}], "title": "direction records ( bobby darin ' s label )", "paragraphs": ["bob darin . direction label . direction record label . promo label . album \u2013 lp . promotional copy \u2013 sticker on cover . to no ring wear \u2013 edge wear evident \u2013 significant wear to . near mint : still in originally unopened shrink wrap , possibly with a couple of slight creases in the sleeve .\nbobby darin that ' s all lp . atco records . jacket vg ; light corner wear .\nmarch 5 , 1959 bobby darin records\ndream lover\nin new york .\nself - titled , 33 - 102 mono yellow\nharp\nlabel , original 1958 pressing on atco label . bobby darin . disc - strong vg ( plays unusually nice for it ' s age ) .\nbobby darin this is darin . all should play very nice with minimal surface noise . the four seasons genuine imitation life gazette . pop lp records from the 50 ' s 60 ' s 70 ' s & 80 ' s ! classic rock lp vinyl records !\njune 1960 bobby darin debuts at the copacabana ; records darin at the copa lp june 15 - 16 .\ndecember 19 - 24 , 1958 bobby darin records tracks for his that ' s all album , including\nmack the knife .\nthe bobby darin story lp 1961 rare harp label near mint vinyl 1961 - - / near mint vinyl / cover vg or better .\ndarin continued to appear in las vegas , and in 1968 , he did a lot of work for robert kennedy\u2019s presidential campaign . after kennedy\u2019s death , darin went to big sur , california and remained out of the spotlight for a year . he then re - emerged and started his own record label , direction records . he recorded two albums for the label , including born walden robert cassotto ( 1968 ) . in the early seventies , he signed with motown records and returned to vegas . in 1973 he had a minor hit with the song \u201chappy . \u201d\nfebruary 6 , 1971 darin records desert inn act for a possible live album .\ndecember 2 , 1959 bobby darin appears on tv ' s\nthis is your life .\napril 10 , 1958 bobby darin records\nsplish splash ,\nand\nqueen of the hop ,\nin new york .\nlabel & catalog number : dot dlp 29011 stereo . artist : bobby darin , pat boone , ann margaret . and about vinyl records : these aren ' t cds . all sound systems are different . factory sealed - never opened or played !\naugust 15 , 1966 darin records\nif i were a carpenter ,\nin los angeles .\nitem : lot of 5 bobby darin records - - 3 are still sealed and 2 are not . sealed lp ' s are : darin at the copa atco 33 - 122 ( shrink wrap ) , twist with bobby darin atco 33 - 138 ( baggie , not shrink wrap ) , and bobby darin winners atco 33 - 167 ( shrink wrap ) .\nnovember 1972 nbc announces that darin ' s tv show will return in january .\nhappy ,\ndarin ' s last single , released .\nbut during their relationship , francis had introduced darin to her manager , george scheck , and he helped darin make the switch from writer to performer and got him a contract with decca records . darin recorded four singles for the label , but none of them was successful . then in 1957 , kirshner helped darin get a deal with the atlantic records subsidiary atco records . his recordings continued to be unsuccessful until label president ahmet ertegun produced \u201csplish splash , \u201d a song that darin had written in twelve minutes . the song reached number three in 1958 and sold 100 , 000 copies in less than a month .\naugust 1973\nhappy mother ' s day . . . love , george ,\ndarin ' s final film , opens .\nbobby darin 4 lp lot goodbye charlie , things , if i were a carpenter , bobby darin story ( like new in shrink ) .\nmay 13 - 16 , 1969 sporting mustache , darin plays troubadour , l . a . , with four - piece band ; sings songs from direction lps and debuts\nsimple song of fredom .\nmay 7 - 17 , 1959 bobby darin opens for george burns at harrah ' s , lake tahoe , nevada . bobby has referred to george burns as a father figure .\nbobby darin . notes : ( mono ) , white cover , harp label , light cover wear / foxing . format : lp . housed in an 8 , 000 square foot warehouse that currently holds over 2 million records , craig and his talented , dedicated staff serve music lovers in more than 60 countries .\n( , this is darin is his first lp to not include a bobby darin original . ) . this album ' s covers include e . y . harburg ' s\ndown with love ,\nharold arlen and ira gershwin ' s\nthe gal the got away ,\nduke ellington ' s\ncaravan ,\nand frank loesser ' s\nguys and dolls .\n.\nrare limited edition collection of eight bobby darin records .\nthis is darin\natco 33 - 115 minor surface wear . eight 12\nvinyl lp records in excellent condition overall , not sealed .\nyour the reason i ' m living\ncapitol t 1866 light wear / scratches .\nbobby darin a : song for a dollar b : me and mr . hohner\njanuary 31 , 1961\nbobby darin and friends\nspecial airs on nbc .\naugust 1968 commonwealth united corp . buys darin ' s t . m . music .\napril 1971\nmelodie ,\ndarin ' s first single for motown , released .\nnovember 30 , 1959 infamous upi story appears , quoting bobby darin as saying he hopes\nto surpass sinatra in everything he ' s done .\nbobby darin - earthy ! - capitol st - 1826 - lp record vg . bobby darin . capitol st - 1826 . splits to the seam or spine will not exceed 5\nin length . vg record will show several of the kinds of visible imperfections found on vg records .\n1964 decca pink label promo nm / vg . grading scale : nm / vg / vg / vg / vg - / g / g / g - / poor .\njuly 1963 wayne newton ' s\ndanke schoen ,\nproduced by darin , enters chart .\nbobby darin was one of the most ambitious and versatile performers of the last sixty years .\ndecember 1960 bobby darin appears ( briefly ) in his first movie ,\npepe .\nbobby darin inside out mono lp 1967 atlantic nr . 8142 brand new sealed ! ! !\naugust 25 , 1967 darin performs at princess grace ' s annual red cross gala in monte carlo .\njanuary 10 , 1968 darin hosts kraft music hall ' s\na grand night for swinging .\naugust 9 , 1961\ncome september ,\nstarring bobby darin and sandra dee , opens .\njanuary 17 , 1990 bobby darin inducted into the rock ' n ' roll hall of fame .\ndecember 1 , 1960 bobby darin ( age 24 ) marries actress sandra dee ( age 19 ) at 3 : 00 a . m . at don kirshner ' s house .\nhere is bobby darin from motown records . album # m753l . outer sleeve shows light wear along edges . inner sleeve is new after market sleeve . record shows practically no wear at all with no scratches and tested great .\nnovember 29 , 1962 darin guests on bob hope ' s tv special with ethel merman , jack benny .\napril 27 , 1973 last of darin ' s show airs ;\nconcert\nshow with peggy lee .\nfor sale is bobby darin ' s daren 1936 - 1973 , originally released in 1974 by motown records and reissued by the columbia record club , identified by the\ncrc\non the spine . the spine has color loss at each corner and a few small spots in the middle from the stress cracks .\ncapitol silver platter service 131 & 132 . ( capitol peo 3131 / 3132 ) . records may have light scratches . covers may have heavy ringwear , light staining , writing , etc . , but will still be intact . vg records are not trashed copies !\ndecember 20 , 1973 after eight hours on operating table , bobby darin dies at the age of 37 .\ndecember 29 , 1963 darin guests on judy garland ' s tv show ; performs folk material and duets with garland .\nseptember 1 , 1971 darin performs for the first time since heart surgery , opening at harrah ' s in reno .\nbobby darin . format : lp . vg very good a used , reasonable copy . vg very good plus close to like new with only superficial signs of use that don ' t affect play . only well cared for records will grade out to vg .\nmarch 7 , 1966 darin appears on tv ' s\nrun for your life ,\nin a pilot for a projected fall series ,\nit ' s a sweet life ,\n( with eve arden ) .\nseptember 1958 bobby darin ' s coposition ,\nthis little girl ' s gone rockin ' ,\nwritten with mann curtis , becomes a pop / r & b hit for ruth brown , charting as high as # 24 on the pop charts and # 7 on the r & b charts . this was darin ' s highest ranking composition that he did not sing himself . ( thanks to dik de heer for chart information )\nbobby darin . format : lp . rock & pop . vg very good plus close to like new with only superficial signs of use that don ' t affect play . only well cared for records will grade out to vg . will satisfy all but the most demanding collector .\noctober 4 , 1967 darin stars in kraft music hall ' s\ngive my regards to broadway ,\nplaying george m . cohan .\nmarch 1956 bobby darin makes his tv debut on the\ndorsey brothers ' stage show ,\nsinging\nrock island line .\nmay 21 , 1970\nbobby\ndarin back at the landmark , las vegas ; returns\nmack the knife\nto show .\nnovember 29 , 1959 bobby darin wins 2 grammy awards .\nmack the knife\nis named record of the year , and darin is chosen as best new artist .\noctober 5 , 1959\nmack the knife\nhits # 1 , stays there for 9 weeks ! that ' s all enters billboard ' s lp chart , eventually reaching # 7 , charting for 52 weeks .\noctober 5 , 1959 bobby darin becomes the youngest artist ever to headline at the sands , las vegas . he was 23 years old .\nbobby darin . category : rare oldies . notes : drill hole . format : lp . grade : still sealed . rock & pop . vg very good plus close to like new with only superficial signs of use that don ' t affect play . only well cared for records will grade out to vg .\nthe sellers for the bobby darren story record . it is in very good condition . record number 33\u2013131\nbobby darin . category : oldies . format : lp . grade : still sealed . ss still sealed in factory - fresh condition . g good plus in the record world , ' good ' is not good ! from here on down ( fair , poor ) , we ' re talking about beat - up records .\njanuary 16 , 1973 plans for\nbobby darin international chess classic\nannounced in new york ; to be\nrichest chess tournament ever .\njanuary 3 , 1960 bobby darin and connie francis sing together (\nyou ' re the top\n) on the\ned sullivan show .\ndecember 16 , 1957 bobby darin makes debut on\namerican bandstand ,\nsinging\ndon ' t call my name ,\nchatting with dick clark .\njuly 27 , 1972\nthe bobby darin amusement company\ndebuts for seven - week run on nbc ; burt reynolds , george burns guest on debut .\nbobby darin . category : oldies . notes : ( mono ) . format : lp . grade : still sealed . ss still sealed in factory - fresh condition . g good plus in the record world , ' good ' is not good ! from here on down ( fair , poor ) , we ' re talking about beat - up records .\nbobby darin . notes : ( mono ) , writing on back cover , slight cover wear , perforated\npromo\npunch . format : lp . rock & pop . g good plus in the record world , ' good ' is not good ! from here on down ( fair , poor ) , we ' re talking about beat - up records .\natlantic records stereo sd 8135 . beautiful m - condition still in original shrinkwrap cover with no seam splits . vinyl is vg condition with no scratches . original 1st press atlantic green , white and blue labels .\nmay 30 , 1968 darin is first performer at new san francisco supper club , mr . d ' s . here he receives news that rfk has been shot , june 4 .\nbobby darin\u2019s late - \u201960s turn into folk - rock bohemianism was exceptional from the start , beginning with its apparent authenticity . for all his lingering rat pack - ishness , darin had solid countercultural credentials . he was a mentor ( and early employer ) to the byrds\u2019 roger mcguinn . he\u2019d put tim hardin\u2019s \u201cif i were a carpenter\u201d in the top 10 . he was also an ardent supporter of robert kennedy , and even met kennedy during a stop on his presidential campaign just before his death .\naugust 2 , 1969 tim hardin ' s recording of\nsimple song of freedom\nenters billboard chart ; will peak at # 50 .\ninductee : walden robert cassotto a . k . a . bobby darin ( vocals , guitar , piano , songwriter ; born may 14 , 1936 , died december 20 , 1973 )\nbobby darin - earthy ! this original 1963 u . s . mono lp is still sealed ! mint : we never grade any item\nmint\n! if you see the word\nmint\nused often , beware ! near mint minus ( nm - ) : an item that has very little ( if any ) use .\nit\u2019s also a much better album . if cassotto showed that darin could rip off the \u201cday tripper\u201d riff just like acid rockers a decade his junior , commitment proved that he actually had something to contribute to the musical conversation of the day . you can still pick out some apparent influences : the softer side of creedence clearwater revival\u2019s swampy blues ; the dead\u2019s mellifluous folk - rock ; the gentle blues - pop of the later beatles albums . he also tapped into some of country music\u2019s insurgent hippie movement that had only barely started making waves , including kris kristofferson , whose song \u201csugar man\u201d he gave a gently propulsive , motown - inflected reading .\ncommitment is also a deeply funky record , on a level that\u2019s hard to believe comes from the same guy who recorded some of the squarest , un - funkiest hits in pop history . the whole album is full of stoned grooves that find a sweet spot between rolling country rhythms and soul syncopation similar to what was coming out of muscle shoals at the time , but it takes it even further by mixing in the choogling boogie that was being explored further up the california coast . ( four decades later , the tastemaking reissue label light in the attic would select commitment \u2019s opening track , \u201cme and mr . hohner , \u201d for the second volume of its country funk compilations . )\nbobby darin flirted with many musical personae and rocked them all . versatile and ambitious , he conquered the hearts of teens , parents , rock and rollers and frank sinatra devotees before he was 25 .\nedward jenner , an english country doctor from gloucestershire , administers the world\u2019s first vaccination as a preventive treatment for smallpox , a disease that had killed millions of people over the centuries . while still a medical student , jenner noticed that milkmaids who had contracted a disease called cowpox , which caused blistering on cow\u2019s . . .\ndarin\u2019s career took an interesting turn in the mid - sixties when he began recording material by a new breed of songwriters . his insightful reading of tim hardin\u2019s \u201cif i were a carpenter\u201d became a top ten hit in 1966 . a couple albums of original material written in a more folk - oriented vein followed . subsequently , hardin had a minor hit in 1969 with his recording of the darin - penned \u201csimple song of freedom . \u201d\ndecember 16 , 1961 son dodd mitchell darin is born to darin and dee at cedars of lebanon hospital , hollywood .\n. bobby darin ' s first album recorded in 1958 on atco 33 - 102 . there is surface noise during leadin grooves which is gone before the first song on each side begins . cover grade is nm hardly any sign of wear , and on the back where the titles of the songs are in a box 13 : 12 has been written next to where it says side one .\nthis is a 2012 factory sealed , self - titled , vinyl , lp record from\nthe kingston springs it is on old mug records , release number lsp - 3830 stereo . the corners of the album cover are slightly dinged . the album contains the following songs .\nskylab , america\u2019s first space station , is successfully launched into an orbit around the earth . eleven days later , u . s . astronauts charles conrad , joseph kerwin , and paul weitz made a rendezvous with skylab , repairing a jammed solar panel and conducting scientific experiments during their 28 - day stay aboard the space station . the first . . .\non this day in 1943 , u . s . and great britain chiefs of staff , meeting in washington , d . c . , approve and plot out operation pointblank , a joint bombing offensive to be mounted from british airbases . operation pointblank\u2019s aim was grandiose and comprehensive : \u201cthe progressive destruction and dislocation of the german military and economic system , . . .\nin recalling bobby darin , former teen idol and fellow traveler dion dimucci said , \u201che could play any instrument , and he was doing jazz and folk and rock and anything else he wanted . he could do it all\u2014and do it all well . \u201d\nhello dolly to goodbye charlie lp t 2194 vg / vg . that ' s all lp atco 33 - 104 vg / vg vinyl . you ' re the reason i ' m living lp st 1866 vg / vg .\nas revolutionary and uncompromising as commitment was , it also marked the end of darin\u2019s outsider period . after a particularly dispiriting show in puerto rico , he did the sensible thing and went back to being \u201cbobby\u201d darin , with the tux and the hairpiece and the set full of well - known hits , his folk - singer identity reduced to the occasional nod in the form of , say , a funky but unchallenging take on \u201cmidnight special . \u201d as much further out as he was willing to go in his embrace of the counterculture , it still turned out to be just a phase .\namong showbiz people , the response was just as polarized and , at times , even more rancorous . cbs refused to let him perform \u201clong line rider\u201d from cassotto due to its barbed lyrics about the recently uncovered widespread abuse within the arkansas state prison system . the media reported industry rumors that he was hosting drug - fueled orgies up in the big sur woods . dick clark , a longtime friend and one of darin\u2019s biggest supporters , seemed personally insulted by his bohemian turn\u2014clark called him a \u201clatter - day hippie\u201d and urged him to give audiences the slick , familiar bobby darin show they expected .\nfebruary 1963 darin purchases t . m . music for $ 500 , 000 .\napril 1966 darin returns to the copa for the first time since may 1963 .\njune 25 , 1973 darin marries andrea joy yeager in walnut grove , california .\ndick clark shows have multiple interviews all from dick ' s personal collection compiled over his whole career . being interviewed by dick clark was a key part of music in the early rock era . but there was only one dick clark .\nthe reaction to darin\u2019s radical makeover was mixed . according to members of his band , darin was occasionally able to bring audiences around to his new material , but he was more often met with heckling from people who\u2019d paid to see him sing \u201cmack the knife , \u201d \u201csplish splash , \u201d and other hits that he\u2019d excised from his set list . on subsequent tours , they played to half - empty rooms .\nmay 1968 darin campaigns for robert f . kennedy , who was running for president .\nbobby darin . the capitol - custom record number is : # tb - 2263 . 18 yellow roses . the picture sleeve is in worn condition with a paper tear at the bottom and a torn corner . the record is in vg condition . a play with a bit of bgn and a few sporadic tics .\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 .\nborn on this day in 1936 , bobby darin managed to achieve the goal he shared with life magazine early in his career : \u201ci\u2019d like to be a legend by the time i\u2019m 25 . \u201d his legendary career was cut short , however , when he died of heart failure in 1973 at the age of 37 .\nseptember 19 , 1962\npressure point ,\nstarring darin and sidney poitier , opens .\nmarch 7 , 1960 this is darin album enters lp chart ; will eventually reach # 6 .\noctober 17 , 1960 darin at the copa lp enters chart ; will eventually reach # 9 .\njuly 27 - 31 , 1970 darin co - hosts on\nthe mike douglas show .\ninstead of caving in to the criticism and peer pressure , darin doubled down on his one - man rebellion . less than a year after bobby darin born walden robert cassotto , he followed it up with another self - produced , self - released album with the meaningful title commitment that showed how little the intensely acrimonious criticism thrown his way over the preceding months had affected him . commitment is even folkier , even funkier , and even more incorrigibly countercultural than cassotto .\nallied military officials announce that 863 south vietnamese were killed from may 3 to 9 . this was the second highest weekly death toll of the war to date for the south vietnamese forces . these numbers reflected the changing nature of the war as u . s . forces continued to withdraw and the . . .\naugust 25 , 1965\nthat funny feeling ,\nthe third and final darin / dee film , opens .\naugust 16 , 1966 darin appears with richord pryor ( making his vegas debut ) at the flamingo , vegas .\njune 8 - 9 , 1968 darin attends rfk memorial service i new yrok , and funeral at arlington cemetary .\nin his first full - length report to the american people concerning the vietnam war , president nixon responds to the 10 - point plan offered by the national liberation front at the 16th plenary session of the paris talks on may 8 . the nlf\u2019s 10 - point program for an \u201coverall solution\u201d to the war included . . .\none year after the united states doubled its territory with the louisiana purchase , the lewis and clark expedition leaves st . louis , missouri , on a mission to explore the northwest from the mississippi river to the pacific ocean . even before the u . s . government concluded purchase negotiations with france , president thomas jefferson commissioned . . .\napril 4 , 1962\nstate fair ,\nstaring darin , pat boone , and ann - margret , opens .\njanuary 1966 darin returns to nightclub performing after a 2 and a half year hiatus ; appears at the flamingo in vegas .\njanuary 2 , 1969 darin returns to copacabana with a four - piece rock band ; performs\nlong line rider .\njanuary 31 , 1969 darin prohibited from singing\nlong line rider\non jackie gleason tv show ; walks off set .\noctober 2 , 1969\nbob\ndarin makes tv debut ; sings\ndistractions\non tom jones ' tv show .\ndarin followed that song with the similarly infectious \u201cqueen of the hop\u201d ( number nine ) and \u201cdream lover\u201d ( number two ) , which marked his peak as a teen idol . then , in august 1959 , he took the world by surprise with \u201cmack the knife . \u201d the song spent nine weeks at number one and sold two million copies . it also won a grammy for record of the year , while darin won the grammy for best new artist . \u201cmack the knife\u201d became his signature song and appeared on the album that\u2019s all ( 1959 ) , which reflected his courting of a more adult audience .\nmay 1962 darin introduces\nfolk\nsegment into his act ; accompanying himself on guitar on\ncottonfields\nat the copa .\ndecember 2 , 1969\nbob\ndarin plays sahara i las vegas , turns down requests for\nmack the knife .\njuly 18 , 1973 darin opens at the hilton , las vegas . his august 26 performance there will be his last concert .\nthree - year - old june devaney , recovering from pneumonia at queen\u2019s park hospital in blackburn , england , is kidnapped from her bed . nurses discovered her missing at 1 : 20 a . m . the next day , and police were immediately summoned to investigate . two hours later , her body was found with multiple skull fractures . the medical examiner determined . . .\non this day in 2007 , the european - american carmaker daimlerchrysler , created in 1998 in a $ 36 billion merger , announces that it is selling 80 . 1 percent of the chrysler group to the u . s . private - equity firm cerberus capital management . cerberus paid $ 7 . 4 billion in the deal , mostly in the form of investments in . . .\nwhile maintaining a prolific recording career , darin subsequently launched a career in films . in 1960 he appeared in his first film , come september . he then appeared in too late blues ( 1961 ) and 1963\u2019s captain newman , m . d . he received an oscar nomination for best supporting actor for his role in the latter film . in 1960 he married actress sandra dee , whom he had met while filming come september . they had one son before divorcing in 1967 . he ultimately appeared in about ten films .\njanuary 13 , 1972 darin sings\nmack the knife ,\nand\nsimple song of freedom\non\nflip wilson show .\nfebruary 24 , 1964 academy awards nominations announced . darin nominated for best supporting actor for his role in\ncaptain newman , m . d .\ndecember 11 , 1973 darin enters cedars of lebanon hospital , l . a . , to repair two artificial heart valves received in a previous operation .\njuly 16 , 1969\nbob\ndarin appears at bonanza , las vegas , performing protest material and\nsimple song of freedom\nsolo on guitar .\nmarch 24 , 1965 darin participates in demonstration protesting voting discrimination in montgomery , alabama ( with dick gregory , harry belafonte , peter , paul & mary ) .\noctober 30 , 1968 darin debuts new protest song ,\nlong line rider ,\nat the cocoanut grove ; changes from tuxedo to denim jacket mid - show .\noctober 1963 darin announces decision to leave nightclub performing to devote more time to t . m . music , movies ; opens last vegas performance october 24 at the flamingo .\ndarin was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 1990 and into the songwriters hall of fame in 1999 . in 2010 he received a grammy lifetime achievement award .\nmay 12 , 1970 at an anti - war demonstration , darin addresses a crowd ( of mostly usc students ) at city hall in los angeles . he announces\nphone for peace ,\nurges crowd to phone white house .\nsadly , darin had a history of heart problems . they had begun when he suffered from rheumatic fever as a child . on december 11 , 1973 , he was admitted to cedars - sinai medical center in los angeles to get repairs to artificial heart valves that had previously been implanted . on december 20 , he died during surgery . he was only 37 years old .\ndarin died in 1973 at the age of 37 from complications of a surgery to repair the same heart damage that helped inspire his retreat to big sur . by then , he was back in good standing with the showbiz industry . when he was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 1990 , the most rock \u2019n\u2019 roll part of his career never came up .\n\u201cbeyond the sea , \u201d a remake of a 1945 french hit called \u201cla mer , \u201d had a swinging , big band\u2013style arrangement , and darin began moving into the nightclub circuit . he set an attendance record at the copacabana nightclub in new york and began playing casinos in las vegas . his three 1960 singles\u2014\u201cclementine , \u201d \u201cwon\u2019t you come home bill bailey\u201d and \u201cartificial flowers\u201d\u2014were all in a more adult vein .\nthis page is based on a wikipedia article written by authors ( here ) . text is available under the cc by - 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tilting emergence of the youth counterculture in the mid - \u201960s , musicians of every stripe , from blues men to vegas nightclub acts , were expected to release a \u201cgroovy\u201d album even if they had never shown any previous interest in psychedelia . some were sincere attempts to engage with a new generation on their level , but most were blatant attempts at cashing in on a lucrative trend , and almost all of them were just phases that didn\u2019t last much longer than it took to cut a few lennon - mccartney compositions .\nkinja is in read - only mode . we are working to restore service .\nby submitting your information you agree to receive emails from history and a + e networks . you can opt out at any time .\nwe strive for accuracy and fairness . but if you see something that doesn ' t look right ,\non this day in 1787 , delegates to the constitutional convention begin to assemble in philadelphia to confront a daunting task : the peaceful overthrow of the new american government as defined by the article of confederation . although the convention was originally supposed to begin on may 14 , james madison reported that . . .\non this day , union and confederate troops clash at resaca , georgia . this was one of the first engagements in a summer - 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{"id": 55924, "summary": [{"text": "intel trusted execution technology ( intel txt , formerly known as lagrande technology ) is a computer hardware technology whose primary goals are : attestation of the authenticity of a platform and its operating system .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "assuring that an authentic operating system starts in a trusted environment , which can then be considered trusted .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "providing of a trusted operating system with additional security capabilities not available to an unproven one .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "intel txt uses a trusted platform module ( tpm ) and cryptographic techniques to provide measurements of software and platform components so that system software as well as local and remote management applications may use those measurements to make trust decisions .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "this technology is based on an industry initiative by the trusted computing group ( tcg ) to promote safer computing .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "it defends against software-based attacks aimed at stealing sensitive information by corrupting system or bios code , or modifying the platform 's configuration . ", "topic": 3}], "title": "trusted execution technology", "paragraphs": ["trusted execution technology . in : intel\u00ae trusted execution technology for server platforms . apress , berkeley , ca\nis execute bit and intel\u00ae trusted execution technology ( intel\u00ae txt ) basically the same thing ? i mean to ask if intel\u00ae trusted execution technology ( intel\u00ae txt ) is some kind of advance version of execute bit technology .\nsecurity researchers joanna rutkowska and colleague rafal wojtczuk , discovered new intel bugs that would allow attackers to bypass intel trusted execution technology .\nintel\u00ae trusted execution technology server platform availability matrix - this list will help you to determine which platforms and operating environments support intel txt .\narm security technology building a secure system using trustzone technology : 5 . 2 . 2 . secure boot\nbill attack on the xen hypervisor , two researchers have demonstrated how to bypass the chip - maker giant ' s trusted execution technology ( txt ) , a core security around its vpro technology .\nformerly known as lagrande technology , trusted execution technology is a set of hardware extensions on intel processors and chipsets . it ensures that all aspects of the computer run in a\ntrusted\nspace , by cryptographically verifying the authenticity of all hardware and operating system software .\ntrusted execution technology\nis much more than just a cpu feature , it has to be integrated into the chipset and bios as well . see the documents available at : urltoken\nintel trusted execution technology ( intel txt ) is the name of a computer hardware technology whose primary goals are ( a ) attestation \u2013 attest to the authenticity of a platform and its operating system ( os ) ; ( b ) assure that an authentic os starts in a trusted environment and thus can be considered a trusted os ; ( c ) provide the trusted os with additional security capabilities not available to an unproven os .\nthis book explains intel trusted execution technology for servers , its purpose , application , advantages , and limitations and guides the server administrator / datacenter manager in enabling the technology as well as establishing a launch control policy that can be used to customize the server\u2019s boot process to fit the datacenter\u2019s requirements .\ntrusted boot ( tboot ) is an open source , pre - kernel / vmm module that uses intel ( r ) trusted execution technology ( intel ( r ) txt ) to perform a measured and verified launch of an os kernel / vmm . mercurial repo : urltoken .\nintel\u00ae trusted execution technology ( intel txt ) is a new security technology that started appearing on intel server platforms in 2010 . this book explains intel trusted execution technology for servers , its purpose , application , advantages , and limitations . this book guides the server administrator / datacenter manager in enabling the technology as well as establishing a launch control policy that he can use to customize the server\u2019s boot process to fit the datacenter\u2019s requirements . this book explains how the os ( typically a virtual machine monitor or hypervisor ) and supporting software can build on the secure facilities afforded by intel txt to provide additional security features and functions . it provides examples how the datacenter can create and use trusted pools .\nthe answer is a higher level of security , better ability to mitigate attacks , and the means to prove those capabilities are enforced . intel trusted execution technology ( or intel txt ) can now be a significant part of that solution .\nthe steps defined in this section can be used to set up intel txt functionality on a supported system , as defined in the \u201chardware and software prerequisites\u201d section of this document and the intel\u00ae trusted execution technology server platform availability matrix [ 5 ] .\narm trustzone technology provides system - wide hardware isolation for trusted software . the family of trustzone technologies can be integrated into any arm cortex - a core , supporting high - performance applications processors , with trustzone technology for cortex - a processors .\nglobalplatform is a standards - defining organisation that provides software apis , compliance and certification schemes for the trusted execution environment ( tee ) . the work is done in the device committee with the aim of creating trusted chip technology that can be used to provide confidentiality and integrity to trusted code and data . the tee consists of three parts : hardware - based isolation technology ( such as arm trustzone ) , trusted boot and a small trusted os . the tee can be used to run multiple isolated trusted apps which may be provisioned over the air . compared to other security technologies the tee provides higher performance and access to larger amounts of memory .\nfigure 5 illustrates , at a high level , potential interactions between different management solutions and a trusted system or trusted vm .\nnote : to choose server platforms , operating environments , and hypervisors that support intel txt , please refer to the intel\u00ae trusted execution technology server platform availability matrix . [ 1 ] this document assumes the presence of supported hardware and software components , as defined in that matrix .\nthe escalation and sophistication of malicious threats has organizations employing more stringent security requirements and scrutinizing every aspect of their execution environment . organizations are looking to their cloud providers to offer hardware monitoring and security controls that can determine if a workload is running on trusted hardware in a known location . softlayer\u2019s leading the way by enabling customers to deploy hybrid and cloud environments with enhanced security verification of their launch environment using intel\u00ae trusted execution technology ( intel\u00ae txt ) .\ntsp delivers kinibi\u00ae , a trusted execution environment ( tee ) , which is a hardware - isolated environment , running within the main processor on a device . it is a secure operating system which enables trusted applications ( tas ) to run on it .\nmembership in the trusted computing group is your key to participating with fellow industry stakeholders in the quest to develop and promote trusted computing technologies .\na grc platform combined with trusted compute pools can enable auditing information on a trusted platform or a trusted compute pool . this capability can help provide real - time or historical metrics , verifying that platforms are trusted as expected and that workload controls for trust and location are enforced .\ni see that intel has listed\ntrusted execution technology\nas a feature for its core i7 - 860 and - 870 processors . . . but not for the other core i7 processors and not for the core i5 processor either . judging from intel ' s marketing department - -\n. . . helps protect against malware attacks by enabling an environment where applications can run within their own space , protected from all other software on the system . . .\n- - this sounds like it could be a useful feature . so why is trusted execution technology not offered on the rest of core i7 and core i5 ?\ngetting this error on docker startup . . .\nhardware assisted virtualization and data execution protection must be enabled in the bios\nintel trusted execution technology is available today on selected platforms . the platform availability matrix and the builder guides are for your reference . they are there to help you design and setup your secure environment . if you have other solutions , i would encourage you to share them , so we can learn as a community .\nit is beneficial to be able to identify and manage the trusted systems protected by intel txt within your environment . insight into which systems are trusted and which are untrusted can be used to set up trusted lists or trusted pools . those systems that are trusted can be assigned tasks that require higher security ; this capability is particularly valuable in virtualized and cloud - based implementations .\nactually\ntrusted execution technology\nis available on practically all modern pc cpus , on both amd and intel chips . look if\nexecute disable bit\nis mentioned for the i7 - 860 and - 870 ' s specs . that ' s another term intel ' s marketing uses , for something commonly called\nnx bit\nurltoken\nthe term trusted computing and related technologies , like palladium , trusted platform module , lagrande , have always caused lots of controversy in the it world . most of the fear , however , has been a result of the lack of understanding of how a particular technology really works .\nas the cloud industry evolves , so does the volume , complexity , and sophistication of attacks on it infrastructure . intel \u00ae trusted execution technology ( txt ) provides hardware - assisted security technologies to build a secure foundation . enable intel txt on your bluemix bare metal servers to enhance your security portfolio and as an additional method to secure your infrastructure .\nif the system returns a 1 , then the current boot is in trusted mode .\nlenovo , asus , and toshiba are known as the first three big computer manufacturers to put that technology into practical use and to bring about greater convenience for their customers . the one question to ask is whether such technology is really safe and secure for its users to enjoy .\nto create a trusted environment and enable the management layer within it , certain hardware and software requirements must be met . the following discussion summarizes , at a high level , the components that must be present and properly configured before management can be fully realized for a trusted platform , a trusted vm , or a group of trusted vms . figure 2 illustrates these requirements .\n, is intel ' s response to the trusted computing trend . txt is currently part of the\ntrusted os : a host os that has performed a measured launch and passed the datacenter policy .\nintuit ' s latest ai project - - a digital financial assistant - - could help its customers save money , while breaking new technology . . .\nintel\u00ae trusted execution technology ( intel\u00ae txt ) is a collection of hardware - based security technologies built into intel\u2019s silicon . they address the security threats across physical and virtual infrastructure by complementing runtime protections like anti - virus software . intel txt is also a hardware - based method of verification in compliance efforts such as trusted computing environment . intel txt is designed to harden platforms from the emerging threats of hypervisor attacks , bios , or other firmware attacks , malicious root kit installations , or other software - based attacks .\nlooks like\ntrusted execution technology\nmay not be so trustworthy :\njoanna rutkowska of invisible things lab has disclosed a new vulnerability in certain intel processors . . . [ that ] can interfere with txt ( trusted execution technology ) , allowing it to elevate privileges . . . the result is a recipe for rootkits running at the most basic , privileged level of the processor . intel has issued an advisory conceding the error and announcing a new sinit acm ( authenticated code module ) to fix the problem . systems with q35 , gm45 , pm45 express , q45 , and q43 express chipsets are affected . this isn ' t the first such flaw in txt found by invisible things lab . a similar , but unrelated attack was disclosed by them and patched by intel in february .\n- excerpted from pc magazine ' s security watch\nthe armv8 - m architecture extends arm trustzone technology to arm cortex - m systems such as microcontrollers , enabling robust levels of protection at all cost points .\nbuffer overflow in intel trusted execution technology ( txt ) sinit authenticated code modules ( acm ) in intel q67 express , c202 , c204 , c206 chipsets , and mobile intel qm67 , and qs67 chipset before 2nd _ gen _ i5 _ i7 _ sinit _ 51 . bin express ; intel q57 , 3450 chipsets and mobile intel qm57 and qs57 express chipset before i5 _ i7 _ dual _ sinit _ 51 . bin and i7 _ quad _ sinit _ 51 . bin ; mobile intel gm45 , gs45 , and pm45 express chipset before gm45 _ gs45 _ pm45 _ sinit _ 51 . bin ; intel q35 express chipsets before q35 _ sinit _ 51 . bin ; and intel 5520 , 5500 , x58 , and 7500 chipsets before sinit acm 1 . 1 allows local users to bypass the trusted execution technology protection mechanism and perform other unspecified sinit acm functions via unspecified vectors .\ntrusted computing group announced that its tpm 2 . 0 ( trusted platform module ) library specification was approved as a formal international standard under iso / iec ( the international organization for standardization and the international electrotechnical commission ) . tcg has 90 + specifications and guidance documents to help build a trusted computing environment .\nyes , i would like to receive emails from trusted computing group . ( you can unsubscribe anytime )\nsome people are skeptical about the txt technology , and not only because of the irrational fear of the trusted computing ( iftc ) , but rather because they point out to the complexity of the whole technology . the complexity is bad , because 1 ) it leaves more space for potential attacks , and 2 ) it discourages developers ( isvs ) from using the technology in their products ( e . g . neither microsoft , nor vmware make use of txt in any of their bare - metal hypervisors , even though txt is very well suited for this kind of software ) .\nfor armv8 - a based application processors arm provides an open source reference implementation of an authenticated trusted boot flow and a secure runtime ( bl31 ) . arm trusted firmware is available on github under a permissive bsd licence and can be easily integrated with a commercial or open source trusted os to create a trusted execution environment . included in the runtime is a secure world monitor , interrupt routing and an implementation of power state co - ordination interface ( psci ) that is used by all major non - secure world operating systems to ease integration between supervisory software from different vendors working at different levels of privilege . there is a port of arm trusted firmware to the juno development platform and it is widely adopted by silicon partners . for more information , please visit the arm trusted firmware project on github .\nfigure 4 . migrating vms among hosts while protecting data , using trusted compute pools enabled by intel txt .\nintel\u00ae xeon\u00ae processor with intel txt - provides simultaneous support for a standard partition , and one or more protected partitions . the standard partition corresponds to the traditional execution environment on pcs that do not support intel txt . the partition allows conventional applications to execute normally without being modified . protected partitions provide hardened access to memory and other system resources , and isolate execution from other processes .\nif the system returns vmbtbootenabled = true as a boot option , then the current boot is in trusted mode .\nintel \u00ae trusted execution technology ( intel \u00ae txt ) is a technology that uses enhanced processor architecture , special hardware , and associated firmware that enable certain intel processors to provide the basis for many new innovations in secure computing . it is especially well suited for cloud computing and other uses where data integrity is paramount . its primary goal is to establish an environment that is known to be trusted from the very start and further provide system software with the means to provide a more secure system and better protect data integrity . this is essential in that if the platform cannot be protected , then the data it will store or process cannot really be protected . at a minimum , this technology provides discrete integrity measurements that can prove or disprove a software component\u2019s integrity . these software components include , but are not limited to , code ( such as bios , firmware , and operating system ) , platform and software configuration , events , state , status , and policies .\nan mle provides a software - verification process to attest that all of the critical components of the pre - os launch environment have been verified against a known good source , ensuring a secure chain of custody from the moment a system is powered on until the system kernel or hypervisor takes control . an intel txt - aware hypervisor provides isolation for host oss and applications . to identify operating environments and hypervisors that support intel txt , please refer to the intel\u00ae trusted execution technology server platform availability matrix [ 4 ] .\ntxt is , no doubt , exciting new technology , but intel ' forgot ' about one small detail about smm ,\nsaid rutkowska said .\nthe whole point about txt is that you don ' t have to trust your , for example , your bios , you don ' t have to trust your eeproms , anything . you can have a system that isn ' t trusted , and magically , it is trusted .\nthis book details innovative technology that provides significant benefit to both the cloud consumer and the cloud provider when working to meet the ever increasing requirements of trust and control in the cloud . \u201d\nthe researchers said that a single design flaw is responsible for the bugs and results in more than 40 places in which code execution vulnerabilities could be introduced . they have exploited two vulnerabilities , strongly implying they could exploit more .\nthis book describes how this technology can benefit the datacenter , and it specifically addresses the concerns of the cloud service provider and the cloud service client . the goals of this book are as follows :\nonce select servers are provisioned with intel txt , the infrastructure level building blocks will enable a customer to build trusted compute pools .\nas already mentioned in this document , the ability to assign sensitive workloads or ensure that confidential data is only executed on trusted platforms or trusted vms can have substantial benefits . consider the case where a patient wants to access his or her detailed medical history . a web hosting server with a trusted status could display the information to the end user once they have logged on , but if the web hosting server was found to be on a non - trusted host , the policy engine could reduce functionality and prevent logins .\nthe means for a trusted os ( that is , the system operating in the secure mode environment ) to provide additional security features .\nthe attack subverts txt ' s trusted boot process , which relies on the trusted platform module to provide essential services , such as securely storing txt measurements in tpm registers . these measurements are used to ensure , for example , that only a trusted version of the hypervisor can get access to secrets , such as an encryption key , or authenticate itself to , say , an administrator ' s laptop .\narm trustzone creates an isolated secure world which can be used to provide confidentiality and integrity to the system . it is used on billions of applications ' processors to protect high - value code and data for diverse use cases including authentication , payment , content protection and enterprise . on application processors it is frequently used to provide a security boundary for a globalplatform trusted execution environment .\ntypical use cases for a arm trustzone based tee include : trusted boot , integrity management , authentication , payment , content protection , crypto and mobile device management . secure world device drivers can be used to interface to peripherals and for example used to enable trusted user interfaces .\n* * special technical notice * * intel\u00ae trusted execution technology ( intel\u00ae txt ) is provided by intel\u00ae and operates on softlayer ' s bare metal servers that require specific technical knowledge to support and manage . softlayer ' s current delivery model allows us to turn intel txt either on or off ; we cannot assist with configuration of intel txt settings due to the sensitivity of customer environments and data . it is recommended that customers either have staff trained in intel ' s txt technologies or engage with a consulting firm with proven expertise in orchestrating root of trust and measured launch environment ( mle ) architecture .\nintel trust attestation solution ( enterprise edition ) provides a web interface for ease of administration of trusted compute hosts , shown in figure 9 .\nintel txt allows software to define a safe , isolated execution space within the larger system . controls on this execution space allow operations to be executed without being observed or influenced by unauthorized software . multiple of these execution spaces may exist on the system at once , and each has dedicated resources that are managed by the processor , chipset , and os kernel . there are many parts that make intel txt work within a server . but there isn\u2019t a good publicly - available utility to validate that all these components are available and functional for server systems . in this blog , i will provide a brief overview of the components and the reference information , address the how - to setup intel txt supported environment , and the availability of hardware and software .\nthe trusted computing group has defined a series of specifications that define how a commercial computing platform can support code measurement in a trusted manner . intel developed an openattestation sdk , released to open source , that takes advantage of the infrastructure work group integrity report schema specification [ 45 ] .\nthe mobile platform work group ( mpwg ) promotes the implementation of tcg technologies in mobile devices to support the wide variety of business models in consumer , enterprise , government , and academic environments . mpwg defines specifications and recommendations for trustworthy mobile devices that address the resource constraints of mobile devices ( e . g . , intermittent connectivity and limited battery life ) . mpwg collaborates closely with global platform and has co - developed recommended best practices for the use of trusted execution environment ( tee ) and other global platform technologies in trusted mobile devices .\nplease see the ovirt manual , \u201c trusted compute pools deployment [ 49 ] \u201d for guidelines on deploying oat within a red hat fedora environment .\nit is true that txt is a very complex technology ( the senter instruction is probably the masterpiece of the cisc architecture ! ) , but i personally like it . in my opinion this is the first technology available for the pc platform that has the potential to really change something , much more then the nx - feature did a few years ago . before people will run to the comment box \u2014 if you would like to argue about the usefulness / uselessness of trusted computing / txt , please base your opinions on technical facts ( read the spec ! ) and not on your feelings !\nfor an example of how to set up a filter on open attestation that can be used to schedule workloads on trusted compute pools , see openstack nova scheduler [ 52 ] . this could be used for use cases where confidential or sensitive workloads need to be isolated to a trusted compute pool .\ntboot launch is the part of tboot that starts the measured launch process by executing the getsec [ senter ] instruction . this execution starts the dynamic chain of trust measurements , extending the root of trust measurement into pcr 17 and measures tboot post code into pcr 18 .\nit ' s a good place to mention that amd has its own version of the late launch implemented via skinit instruction . we haven ' t looked at the amd technology thoroughly yet , so i will refrain from commenting on this .\ninstead of providing a fixed one - size - fits - all security solution , arm trustzone technology provides the infrastructure foundations , that allow the soc designer to choose from a range of components that can fulfil specific functions within the security environment .\nthe following link has more information about adding additional security and compliance to your workloads with a trusted secure cloud solution with ibm , vmware , and hytrust .\nthis section discusses ecosystem solutions that address various use cases for trusted compute pools ; the use cases themselves are discussed at greater length later in this document .\nthe odca provider assurance usage model [ 25 ] has certain security requirements that can be met more easily with a siem solution combined with a trusted compute pool .\nthe openattestation sdk [ 50 ] can be used to grow your own management solution from the ground up . having the ability to communicate with trusted systems or trusted virtual machines via apis or through a trust agent can be used for basic policy enforcement . table 2 shows example service apis , from the openattestation sdk documentation .\nintel txt uses a combination of hardware , firmware , and software , and is built on and fully compliant with the trusted computing group pc client and server specifications .\nthe sole purpose of intel txt technology is to provide a trusted way for loading and executing system software , e . g . operating system kernel or virtualization machine monitor . what is extraordinary here is that txt doesn ' t make any assumptions about the state of the system before loading the software , thus making it possible for a user to ensure secure load of an os or vmm , even in a potentially compromised machine .\nfor example , a company can verify at any given moment that medical data containing patient records is only accessible from systems within a trusted compute pool to help ensure compliance .\nfor example , virtual environments allow migration of running vms among physical hosts . trusted systems can be grouped into trusted compute pools , to which policy can be applied to ensure that vms are only migrated to trusted systems within the cloud . figure 4 shows how vm migration can be controlled across resource pools , using trust as control instrumentation for migration policy . this approach enables it managers to restrict confidential data or sensitive workloads to platforms that are well controlled and have had their configurations thoroughly evaluated with the aid of intel txt .\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 .\nthere are no hard and fast rules for using intel txt attestation . typically , third - party software uses intel txt measurements in the platform configuration registers to verify which host os is in control ( and which version ) . knowing which host os then provides insight into what the trusted os has measured into the platform configuration registers reserved for the trusted os .\ntrusted boot ( tboot ) is an open - source , pre - kernel / hypervisor module that uses intel txt to perform measured and verified launch of an os kernel / hypervisor .\n2015 cybersecurity innovation forum september 9 , 2015 - september 11 , 2015 the 2015 cybersecurity innovation forum is a three - day event hosted by the national institute of standards and technology , with participation from the national security agency , and the department of homeland security . this . . .\nintel trusted execution technology is relatively new for servers . it was initially developed for desktop and mobile computing platforms . it first debuted in servers in 2010 as attacks on datacenters started to escalate and calls for platform hardening formalized . for quite some time , server platforms were thought to be immune from attacks because they are typically kept in secure rooms and managed by highly skilled professionals . that is no longer sufficient . the frequency of attacks against datacenters is growing at astounding rates and those attacks are increasingly likely to have come from organized crime , corporate competitors , or sponsored by foreign governments with very sophisticated methodologies and deep resources . 1 corporate executives worry that a breach could be very costly\u2014both socially and economically , in the face of new regulations and stiffer penalties for failing to protect personal information .\na platform that is not trustworthy places the workload at risk of compromise and cannot provide assurance that the claimed geolocation of the cloud server is accurate . geo - located platforms in which there is a hardware root of trust are aggregated into trusted compute pools , segregating them from untrusted resources and enabling trusted geolocation . this capability allows for enforcement of geolocation restrictions and auditing .\ni ' m glad somebody in the non - corporate security community is willing to stand up for tc . i ' ve been interested in this technology for a long time , and have recently given a tech talk on it here at google , but a lot of people hear the words\ntrusted computing\nand switch off . btw i think the reason microsoft and vmware don ' t use txt is that it ' s really not ready yet . the tboot reference implementation still requires quite obscure hardware and bios reflashing to work properly , and txt doesn ' t yet provide any trusted i / o , making it useless for a large / interesting set of applications .\nintel txt enabled bios , authenticated code modules ( acm ) created and signed by intel inside the bios , and trusted platform modules ( tpm ) integrated onto the motherboard that provides securely - generated cryptographic keys . this is a hardware - based mechanism that stores cryptographic keys and other data related to intel txt within the platform . it also provides hardware support for the attestation process to confirm the successful invocation of the intel txt environment . the attestation process uses the tpm to establish mutual trust between parties regarding execution environment during runtime .\nipl represents the normal boot process up until the time that the process would normally load and execute the kernel . the first module executed should now be the trusted boot ( tboot ) module .\nnevertheless , trusted computing is becoming part of our lives , whether we want it or not . these days almost every new laptop comes with an on - board trusted platform module ( tpm ) . microsoft ' s palladium initiative have been renamed so many times in the recent years , that probably even people working at microsoft are confused now . nevertheless , some of the palladium technologies made their way into vista , and microsoft bitlocker is , without doubt , the most successful , widely deployed product that is based on the idea of trusted computing . ( in fact the bitlocker is the\nannounced in 2005 , intel ' s txt technology , code named lagrande , was designed as a set of hardware security extensions to intel processors and chipsets . the goal is to protect against software - based attacks , such as rootkits , by creating an environment for software to run in its own space .\nthe baseline measurements are stored on a trusted platform module ( tpm ) hardware device . the tpm device is integrated within the server system and provides a range of intel txt security - related functions .\nin these protocols a trusted vendor uses their private key ( prk ) to generate a signature of the code that they want to deploy , and pushes this to the device alongside the software binary . the device contains the public key ( puk ) of the vendor , which can be used to verify that the binary has not been modified and that it was provided by the trusted vendor in question .\nstandards - based trusted computing technologies developed by tcg members now are deployed in enterprise systems , storage systems , networks , embedded systems , and mobile devices and can help secure cloud computing and virtualized systems .\nensure your systems start up in a known good state . the power of intel txt establishes a root of trust providing the necessary underpinnings for successful evaluation of the computing platform and its protection . during the boot process , the trusted platform module ( tpm ) holds the computer generated keys for encryption , which essentially is a code that measures , extends , veri\ufb01es , and executes\u2014over and over to establish a system as trusted .\nand those\nissues\ngave us a starting point in developing a proof - of - concept ( albeit very reliable ) exploit that shows how we can bypass trusted boot process implemented by intel ' s tboot .\nintel txt must be enabled at multiple levels , including hardware , bios , os , and hypervisor . attestation and cloud - management software work with those components to enable management and reporting for the trusted system environment .\nthe simplest defense against shack attacks is to keep any secure world resource execution located in on - soc memory locations . if the code and data is never exposed outside of the soc package it becomes significantly more difficult to snoop or modify data values ; a physical attack on the soc package is much harder than connecting a logic probe to a pcb track or a package pin .\n( tcg ) to enhance trust and therefore security on computing platforms . the charter of the tcg is to develop industry standards for trusted computing building blocks and define their use for various platform types . their efforts have produced a specification for a special security component ( called a trusted platform module , or tpm ) and specifications for how to use that module in pcs and servers . these documents are available from the tcg web site (\nthis changes what the tcg refers to as the tcb ( trusted computing base ) , which , by definition , is the minimum amount of code that needs to be trusted for a platform . for server platforms , the tcb includes the processor microcode and the acm , whose signature and integrity are checked before the acm is allowed to execute . it must also include the bios ( or at least a portion of the bios ) .\nwriting code for the ' normal world ' remains the same as before : the application has access to privileged and non - privileged space plus interrupts . to call on libraries in the secure world , function entry points are linked into the project . this design simplifies software development for arm cortex - m processors that incorporate arm trustzone technology .\nsoftware cloud - management solutions are available for various use cases , including policy and compliance enforcement , automation , auditing , reporting , workload migration , etc . trusted compute pools can be combined with these solutions to enhance security .\nfor client platforms , the bios does not need to be trusted to clear memory in defense of a reset attack , because memory cleaning is performed by the acm before allowing the bios to access the memory . this is not possible for servers given the complexity of server memory configurations and ras features . thus in response to ( or to detect ) a reset attack , bios code integrity must be verified before the bios can be trusted to clean secrets from memory . typically , this is transparent to the os and end user , but it does have implications on how bios upgrades occur . for instance , upgrading bios causes its measurement to change , and if there is a reset attack after a bios update , the bios would not be trusted . to overcome this problem , intel txt allows for a signed bios policy that allows the acm to validate that the bios is still trusted using signature verification .\nsiem software creates a general security control point that aggregates the real - time alerts , event information , and reports from various security applications and activities into a database that can be queried , including the status of trusted compute pools .\nin washington , dc in february . over the recent months , rafal and i have been looking at the intel txt technology as part of a work done for a customer , to see if this could be used to improve security of a product , from a typical user ' s perspective . we figured out that it definitely could , but that there are also some issues\u2026\nwhile evaluating the effectiveness of the intel\u00ae txt technology , as part of a work done for a customer , we have identified several implementation flaws in the intel ' s system software , which allowed to conduct the above mentioned stage - one attack . we have provided intel with extensive description of the flaws in december 2008 , and intel is currently working on fixing those vulnerabilities .\ncarlin covey is a principal engineer in nxp\u2019s security technology center , focusing on hardware support for trust architectures . carlin has contributed to the tcg trusted mobility solutions ( tms ) and mobile platform work groups since 2011 , became a tms work group co - chair in 2013 , and is a lead editor in both mobile work groups . carlin has been active in security engineering for over 30 years , serving as a system architect for multiple government and commercial hardware / software security systems . he was a technical contributor for open mobile terminal platform , pki forum and ietf pkix . he holds 10 patents on security - related innovations .\nillustrates how platforms can be categorized based on intel txt measurements . a trusted compute pool consists of those servers that have demonstrated that they have a known good configuration . this excludes those with an unknown trust level ( those that don\u2019t support intel txt or don\u2019t have it enabled ) and , of course , those that fail the intel txt launch control policy . the trusted compute pool can be further categorized into pools of trust based on various trust policies set by the service provider and service client .\na trusted platform module ( tpm ) must be integrated with the chipset . the chipset and the tpm work together to ensure that the measurements and security properties of the system are not spoofed by untrusted components . tpms are devices manufactured by various third - party silicon providers that attach to the chipset via the low pin count ( lpc ) bus or serial peripheral interface ( spi ) , and they provide a number of security functions . tpm capabilities and requirements are defined by the trusted computing group ( tcg ) [ 2 ] , an industry initiative \u201cformed to develop , define and promote open , vendor - neutral , industry standards for trusted computing building blocks and software interfaces across multiple platforms . \u201d tpm details can be found in the main tpm specification [ 3 ] .\na trusted os ( a term used by the tcg for system code that invoked and passed the secure launch process\u2014proving it meets the launch control policy ) is allowed access to additional ( privileged ) security functions , including using additional pcrs . the trusted os can measure such things as additional code , data , and configuration into those pcrs , and use the content of any of the pcrs to make trust decisions and seal / unseal data . applications ( both on and off the platform ) can also use those measurements to make trust decisions .\na globalplatform tee can be used alongside other security technology such as secure elements , hypervisors and security sub - systems to provide multi - layered defence . the tee is designed to protect against software attacks ( e . g . malware ) and common physical attacks ( so called\nshack\nattacks ) . globalplatform have created a protection profile for the tee which provides detailed information on the attacks that a tee should resist .\nthe measurement process for intel txt starts with hardware ( that is , microcode designed into the intel processor ) and uses hardware ( special chipset registers ) to start the measurement process and store the measurements in the trusted platform module chip in a way that cannot be spoofed by software .\nthese components are measured by creating an sha - 1 hash of the component and validating that hash against a set of securely stored values . adding launch control policy assures that os / hypervisor execution is allowed to continue if and only if the policy is satisfied . policy consists of the platform owner specifying the minimum version of acm , platform configuration as measured by platform configuration registers ( pcrs ) 0 - 7 in the tpm containing known good values , and the mle measurement being a known good value .\nintel txt provides hardware monitoring and security controls that help assure businesses that a workload deployed on or migrated to softlayer\u2019s infrastructure is running on trusted hardware in a known location . softlayer provides support for intel txt on a range of bare metal servers ( see urltoken for a complete list ) .\ntxt assures that system software , such as an os kernel or virtualization machine monitor ( vmm ) , is loaded and executed in a trusted way . it will securely load a clean vmm or os kernel , even if the computer is compromised by boot sector viruses , biois rootkits , etc .\nfor an example of how to set up a filter using open attestation that can be used to schedule workloads on trusted compute pools , see openstack nova scheduler [ 18 ] . this code sample will provide insight for those who wish to use an open source approach for this particular use case .\nintel txt is the hardware basis for mechanisms that validate platform trustworthiness during boot and launch , which enables reliable evaluation of the computing platform and its protection level . intel txt is compact and difficult to defeat or subvert , and it allows for flexibility and extensibility to verify the integrity of platform components during boot and launch , including bios , operating system loader , and hypervisor . because of the escalating sophistication of malicious threats , mainstream organizations must employ ever - more stringent security requirements and scrutinize every aspect of the execution environment .\nauthenticated code modules ( acms ) created and signed by intel must be present inside the bios . the acm contains platform - specific code which is authenticated to the chipset and executed in an isolated environment within the processor and the trusted environment ( authenticated code mode ) , enabling the acm to perform secure tasks .\ncurrent anonymous internet browsing applications build dynamic routes using a network of willing hosts and layers of encryption along the route . the cross site scripting anonymous browser (\nxab\n) exploits vulnerable web sites / applications and victim browsers to build a network of drones . the intent of xab is not to replace the current applications , such as tor , but rather to provide an alternative that does not require willing participants and further stretches the functionality and intent of javascript and other browser technology .\nthe ultimate goal of intel txt is to provide a more secure and hardened computing environment , but it is not a means to an end . rather it is a tool for achieving higher levels of trust , and that trust does not come from simply enabling intel txt . the platform owner ( e . g . , datacenter it manager ) plays a key role in establishing what trust means , and intel txt provides the flexibility so that the system administrator can create a trust policy to match the requirements of the datacenter . servers that implement intel txt can demonstrate ( attest ) that they comply with a specific trust policy , and thus can be used to form pools of trusted servers based on the established trust policy . servers without intel txt and those that don\u2019t meet the trust policy can be excluded from the trusted pools . with the right policies in place , the datacenter can provide trusted pools of servers , allowing service clients to create \u201c use policies \u201d depending on the trust level . one example of this is the ability to confine critical applications ( such as e - commerce services processing credit card information ) to run only within a trusted pool . this has many applications for both private and public cloud providers , as well as their clients .\nthe dynamic chain of trust starts on request by the operating system ( os ) via a special processor instruction , which measures and verifies another acm ( the sinit acm ) , which will oversee the secure launch . the sinit acm performs additional checks , which include making sure the bios passed its security checks and has locked the platform configuration . the acm then measures the os ( actually a portion of the os referred to as the trusted os ) and invokes a launch control policy ( lcp ) engine that will determine if the platform configuration and os will be trusted ( as defined by the policy set by the system administrator ) .\nas mentioned at the beginning , intel txt was first developed for client platforms ( desktop and mobile ) . so is it the same technology ? there are some differences , primarily because servers are more complex than client machines . one of the most prominent differences is the set of server features known as reliability , availability , and serviceability ( ras ) . the complexity of server ras features such as memory mirroring , memory sparing , and error handling require capabilities that are very platform - specific , and thus must be performed by platform - specific code . this code must be trusted ; in particular , the bios code that executes after a platform reset ( to mitigate the reset attack ) and the system management module ( smm ) code , which may need to change memory configuration and / or platform configuration while the system is in operation .\nthe host os is allowed to enter and exit the measured launch environment without having to reboot the platform . to exit , the host os simply invokes another special processor instruction that will reset the pcrs that were used to measure the launch and those that were set by the trusted os . of course , this action also curtails the host operating system\u2019s access to some of the additional security resources . reentering the secure environment restarts the dynamic chain of the trust process , and thus recalculates the mle measurements storing them in those pcrs , allowing a different trusted os ( or different configuration of the same os ) to execute with its own set of trust credentials .\nthe intel trust attestation solution ( enterprise edition ) , code - named \u201cmount wilson , is a multi - hypervisor , multi - device , trust attestation / verification solution , for servers , clients , network / storage , and embedded devices . it can be used by cloud resource schedulers , siems , policy engines , and grc tools for trust verification , remediation , reporting , and compliance . it can also be used by a trust broker for secure access to trusted services from trusted clients . for additional information on intel trust attestation solution ( enterprise edition ) , contact your intel field applications engineer ( fae ) or submit a request for more information [ 53 ] .\nthe mobile platform work group ( mpwg ) is a tcg technical wg that develops specifications and reference documents . the trusted mobility solutions work group ( tms ) is a tcg solutions wg that develops use cases , frameworks , and other reference documents . mpwg and tms collaborate frequently to address the evolving challenges of the mobile device markets around the world .\neach time the host os boots , it detects if intel txt is enabled , and if so , performs a secure launch . as a trusted os , it continues measuring system code , configuration , and other entities into the platform configuration registers reserved for the os . the host os maintains a log that indicates what has been measured into each register .\nwe describe what intel \u00ae txt is , how it works , and how it can be used to build more secure systems . we also show , however , weaknesses in current txt implementations and how they can be practically exploited . we will show a working exploit code against tboot - intel \u00ae ' s implementation of trusted boot process for xen and linux .\nkathleen is a member of the senior professional staff in apl\u2019s asymmetric operations department . kathleen has contributed to the tcg mobile platform work group since 2011 , became a mpwg work group co - chair in 2015 , and is a lead editor . her research at apl focuses on dynamic integrity measurement and trusted computing technologies for of desktop , server , and mobile platforms .\nby submitting this form , you are consenting to receive marketing emails from : trusted computing group , 3855 sw 153rd drive , beaverton , or , 97003 , http : / / www . trustedcomputinggroup . org . you can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the safeunsubscribe\u00ae link , found at the bottom of every email . emails are serviced by constant contact\nby providing a hardware - based security foundation rooted in the processor and chipset , intel txt provides greater protection for information that is used and stored on servers . a key aspect of that protection is the provision of an isolated execution environment and associated sections of memory where operations can be conducted on sensitive data , isolated from the rest of the system . likewise , intel txt provides for sealed storage where sensitive data such as encryption keys can be securely kept to shield them from being compromised during an attack by malicious code . attestation mechanisms verify that the system has correctly invoked intel txt to make sure that code is , in fact , executing in this protected environment ."]}
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", "topic": 18}], "title": "mountain line ( montana )", "paragraphs": ["a mountain line bus travels down east broadway street on friday morning . mountain line is offering free rides due to the blizzard .\nmountain line , missoula ' s municipal transit agency , is free and open to the public . visit mountain line ' s website for more information .\nhow to get to mountain line transfer center by bus click on a route and see step by step directions on a map , line arrival times and updated line schedules .\nmountain line will be closed early thursday and all day friday for the christmas holiday .\ncurrently mountain line operates within a 36 square mile area , serving missoula , east missoula , bonner , target range , and rattlesnake . mountain line provides the following services :\nseptember 1991 \u2013 mountain line enters a contract with the university of montana , providing free bus service to all um faculty , staff , and students .\nspecial services : mountain line provides seasonal special event transportation to popular community events such as the western montana fair , out to lunch , and the farmer\u2019s market .\nmountain line announced friday it is bringing on corey aldridge of washington as its new general manager .\njuly 2009 \u2013 mountain line provided 828 , 887 rides on fixed route , a 4 % increase over the previous year . mountain line has provided over 19 million rides since it began service .\ntatiana tsuber checks the new mountain line route map monday while waiting for a bus at the downtown transfer station . monday was the first day of zero - fare riding and new routes on mountain line .\nmountain line ' s outreach coordinator , bill pfeiffer , told nbc montana they are still determining how much the damage will cost . the bus involved has been taken out of service .\nthe missoula urban transportation district envisions mountain line as a safe , pleasant , productive , efficient and satisfying environment for the employees of mountain line . mutd promotes working relationships that are characterized by common respect , shared responsibilities and involvement , open , honest , communication and acceptance of the benefit of each other and mountain line .\nmay 2005 \u2013 mountain line institutes a year - round schedule , rather than decreasing service during the summer .\nyou guys , you don ' t respond . way to go , mountain line . way to go .\nand i love the app . mountain line is showing how to do it right ! ! thank you .\nnew adoptables in missoula and western montana . pick your new dog or cat !\nsince that time , mountain line has provided more than 28 million passenger trips . missoulians took a record 1 , 562 , 120 trips on mountain line\u2019s fixed route service in 2016 alone , a nearly 64 percent increase from 2014 levels , in part due to mountain line\u2019s phase ii service enhancements and the popular zero - fare program .\nriders can check mountain line\u2019s bus trackers on an app or at urltoken for estimated arrival times . mountain line also is posting updates on its facebook page and twitter at @ mslabus , and answering phones at 721 - 3333 .\nyouths ages 18 and younger can ride missoula\u2019s mountain line buses free , from june 1 through aug . 31 .\nthe office of transportation promotes and provides transportation options to the university of montana community .\nto book your zip line tour or stop by base lodge tickets & information . zip line tours are offered daily from 9\nsimply put , riding all mountain line buses is now free , and it means a lot to people like rad .\neleven university of montana students and members of the montana model united nations team attended the national model un conference in new york city in march , representing eritrea and chairing . . .\nbegin creating your dream vacation to missoula , montana with destination missoula ' s travel planner .\nmountain line officials say the benefits of the zero - fare service are expected to be substantial over the next few years .\nfor more information on mountain line , zero - fare , phase 2 or other changes to the system , visit urltoken .\nweekday schedules \u2013 effective monday , september 14 , 2015 . mountain line operates 12 weekday fixed routes in and around missoula .\nmissoula , mont . - a missoula police department investigation determined that operator error caused a mountain line bus crash on monday .\nlocal note : with recent improvements to mountain line , and additional changes on the way , mountain line is becoming more convenient and livable . operating zero - fare in combination with high quality transit service is the right combination for maximizing efficiency and effectiveness .\nfor the first time ever , missoula ' s mountain line bus system has provided more than a million rides in a year .\nnovember 2012 \u2013 downtown transfer center bike facility opens . mountain line carries 30 , 322 bikes on its buses ( fy2012 ) .\nat the same time mountain line implemented zero fare , it also went through a major reorganization of routes to cut operational costs .\nthe office of transportation offers convenient and environmentally responsible bus transportation options to the university of montana community . all udash routes are free and open to the public . the four routes included in the udash system are the lewis and clark red line , the missoula college blue line , the 5th / 6th / russell streets purple line , and the late night downtown gold line .\ncontact us to learn more about rocky mountain line systems and how we can help your business . [ learn more . . . ]\n\u201cwe\u2019ve held our own holiday food drive internally here at mountain line for many years , \u201d said bill pfeiffer , mountain line community outreach coordinator . \u201cthis year we decided to help the entire community collect donations to give missoula a better shot at topping the \u2018cats . \u201d\nthe last day of udash bus service is saturday , may 12 . mountain line bus service continues to operate throughout the summer break . maps , schedules , and trip planning advice are available at mountain line ' s website or by calling ( 406 ) 721 - 3333 .\nmountain line is using one of its spare vehicles to fill in on route 9 after a bus was involved in a crash monday evening .\nmissoula \u2013 mountain line will be closed on wednesday , july 4th , 2018 in recognition of the independence day federal holiday . all more >\nif mountain line offered free bus rides , it would take some of the hassle out of riding and the number of riders would jump .\nwe have no reports of injuries due to the earthquake at this time ,\nmember station montana public radio reports .\nshockwaves are still being felt with decreasing intensity in parts of western montana .\nless than one year later , mountain line has nearly achieved that daunting task , thanks in part to zero - fare service and expanded routes .\nly in the winter . even though we have 2 vehicles , my wife often uses mountain line to commute to and from her job downtown .\nfree bus rides on mountain line are near the top of mayor john engen\u2019s budget priority list of items the city should fund in the future .\nthe rules apply to mountain line vehicles , transfer centers , park and ride lots , bus stops , shelters and\nother passenger facilities .\nuniversity of montana : nestled in the heart of western montana\u2019s stunning natural landscape , the university of montana is a place where top - tier students , educators and researchers from across the country and around the globe come and thrive . um is located in missoula , montana\u2019s second - largest city with a population of 80 , 000 residents . the university draws a diverse population to missoula and helps cultivate an educated , engaged and vibrant community .\nparatransit services : since 1991 , mountain line has been providing curb to curb transportation for passengers eligible under the americans with disabilities act ( ada ) .\nroute 4 : bus staying on montana highway 200 after east missoula . route turnaround at town pump in bonner .\nassociated students of the university of montana office of transportation asum ot as it is also known , is a student owned and operated transit agency founded in 1999 . they work to promote and provide transportation options to the university of montana and missoula community . asum ot has been a long term partner of mountain line on many projects including zero - fare and bike walk bus week .\nmountain line opened 2015 with the monumental goal of boosting ridership by 45 percent over three years , a figure that equates to 400 , 000 additional riders .\nthe blasts of wind and snow delayed some buses five to 10 minutes , and it created some detours , according to mountain line and its bus tracker .\npaul michael quintana writes a message for mountain line\u2019s corporate and municipal partners , thanking them for zero fare bus service . ( martin kidston / missoula current )\na map shows seismic activity around the site of a 5 . 8 magnitude earthquake that struck western montana early thursday .\nmissoula , montana ' s\nmountain line\n1998 built obi 02 . 501 orion ii # 131 , the host vehicle for the chipset these codes were programmed onto , is seen westbound on w . broadway st . at ryman st . in downtown missoula , may 2009 .\nmontana earthquake is felt for hundreds of miles early thursday : the two - way the earthquake was the strongest to hit western montana in years ; it was followed by at least 10 measurable temblors with magnitudes of up to 4 . 9 .\nbefore monday , amy rad was spending $ 10 every week to take mountain line buses from franklin school to her job at the arby\u2019s restaurant on north reserve street .\nmountain line has been really sucky lately . the buses are either early ( and don ' t wait ) or they ' re late by at least five minutes .\nearlier this week mountain line launched its three year , zero - fare project . now riders don ' t have to pay a penny to hop onboard a bus .\nmountain line operates 13 fixed routes on weekdays , 11 of which also operate on saturdays . there is no service on sundays or most major holidays . during the saturdays in the summer , mountain line also operates a trolley to two farmers ' markets and a craft market in downtown missoula . additionally , mountain line operates a trolley to\nout to lunch ,\nan outdoor concert series on wednesdays during the summer . paratransit service is provided for people with disabilities who are unable to ride fixed route buses .\nmay 2008 \u2013 mountain line moves into renovated operations facility , providing covered parking for vehicles , expanded maintenance facilities , additional office space , and bus wash using recycled water .\nat rocky mountain line systems , it is our commitment to maintain the highest level of safety at all times , on all jobs . [ learn more . . . ]\na drone flight above campus to show why the university of montana regularly ranks among the nation ' s most beautiful . . .\nthe service every 15 minutes on the 2 line . thanks for the ride today , mountainli\n. unauthorized account access or use is not permitted and may constitute a crime punishable by law . mountain america federal credit union does business as mountain america credit union .\nwith the pieces in place , mountain line continues to explore the future . congressional approval of a long - term highway bill also helps the agency budget deeper into the future .\nmountain line officials say encouraging people to take the bus benefits everyone by decreasing traffic congestion , improving air quality and helping older missoulians and people with disabilities remain active and mobile .\ndirections to mountain line transfer center from the top locations in missoula using bus click on a route to get updated schedules , live arrivals and step - by - step directions .\nmountain line operations manager jeffrey logan said stinking up the bus is against the rules . and if it ' s that bad , it ' s time to tell the driver .\nwe found that the ridership increased tremendously , going from 9 - hundred thousand rides to over 1 . 5 million rides ,\nsaid mountain line transit general manager corey aldridge .\non january 5 , 2015 , mountain line\u2019s fixed route and door - to - door services began operating at zero - fare . along with the addition of a second high - frequency bolt ! route 2 and late evening service , the community partnership goal was to increase ridership at mountain line 45 percent within the three years of the zero - fare demonstration project \u2014 that\u2019s an annual ridership increase of 400 , 000 ! in 2015 , mountain line has already added an additional 350 , 000 rides , with hopes of this growth continuing in 2016 .\nhighlights of the cycling mountain bike - men on day 16 of the rio 2016 olympic games at mountain bike centre on august 21 , 2016 in rio de janeiro , brazil .\ntrail ridge road - rocky mountain national park ( u . s . national park service )\nsaturday schedules \u2013 effective monday , september 14 , 2015 . on saturdays , service is provided on 10 of mountain line\u2019s 12 routes . there is no saturday service on routes 9 or 11 .\na witness told nbc montana he watched the bus driver run after the bus shortly after parking it . police say the driver suffered minor injuries .\nthe senior van : in july 2008 , mountain line began a complementary senior van service for those not eligible for paratransit under ada , and enhanced service such as door to door and package assistance .\ndecember 2002 \u2013 mountain line partners with missoula in motion , the missoula downtown association ( mda ) , and the missoula parking commission to provide unlimited - use bus passes to qualified mda member employees .\nthe university of montana and the city of missoula provided the bulk of the initial funding to get the program off the ground , contributing $ 205 , 000 and $ 100 , 000 respectively . the launch of zero fare coincided with other improvements to mountain line , funded by a $ 1 . 7 million levy approved by voters in november 2014 .\nin missoula , a group of community partners have organized to fund a three year zero - fare demonstration project on mountain line . the growing list of partners include the university of montana , associated students of the university of montana , city of missoula , county of missoula , the missoula metropolitan planning organization , st patrick hospital , community medical center , missoula county public schools , missoula aging services , missoula downtown association , missoula parking commission , missoulian , southgate mall , destination missoula and homeword , inc .\nit was strong enough to wake people up across a wide area , and was felt along a line more than 500 miles long , from billings to spokane , wash . ,\nmontana public radio ' s eric whitney reports for our newscast unit .\nwith mountain line celebrating its 40th anniversary later on this year , system administrators say they want to launch a new campaign see if they can get more businesses to jump on board and support zero fare .\nof course , as luck would have it , mother nature decided to send down freezing rain that caused traffic havoc around much of western montana on monday .\nbe advised that mountain america is not responsible for the product , service , or overall website content available at the linked site . mountain america ' s privacy policies do not apply to linked sites .\nif every car carried two people , that increase in ridership amounts to 150 , 000 fewer vehicles traversing the city ' s streets . it ' s enough to make mountain line\u2019s new community outreach coordinator smile .\nby june , growing ridership pushed mountain line over the 1 - million mark \u2013 the most rides in the agency\u2019s history . in october , it set a single - month record of 118 , 447 rides .\non friday morning , the bus on route 11 got stuck briefly , and mountain line put several detours in place to remain on passable roads . as of late friday afternoon , the detours were as follows :\nin the initial phase , the organization\u2019s community partners provided roughly $ 465 , 000 to cover the annual bus fares that were lost when ridership went free . that represented around 7 percent of mountain line\u2019s budget .\nmountain america credit union , p . o . box 9001 , west jordan , utah , 84084 ,\nthe next year , rocky mountain national park ' s lofty wilderness interior was introduced to the first travelers along an auto route the rocky mountain news called a\nscenic wonder road of the world .\n\u00a9 2018 mountain hardwear . 1414 harbour way south , richmond , ca 94804 . all rights reserved .\njanuary closed with a 22 - percent increase in ridership compared to the prior year . but by february , mountain line set a passenger record , providing more than 100 , 000 monthly rides for the first time .\ntraveling to mountain line transfer center in missoula has never been so easy . use moovit to get detailed step by step directions as you travel from your current location or from a top attraction or any major public transit station . view detailed routes on a map , see bus and train schedules , arrival times , and service alerts so you know exactly how to get to mountain line transfer center . when traveling to mountain line transfer center use moovit ' s live directions with get off notifications to know exactly where and how far to walk , how long to wait for your line , and how many stops are left . moovit will alert you when it\u2019s time to get off \u2014 no need to constantly re - check whether yours is the next stop .\nshe\u2019d overstepped his line . he seized her wrist and twisted ; tears sprang and rolled , a dish clattered .\na map shows seismic activity around the site of a 5 . 8 magnitude earthquake that struck western montana early thursday . u . s . geological survey hide caption\nit\u2019s a luxury mountain line hasn\u2019t had since 2006 , making it possible to plan for bus and stop upgrades . when combined with increasing ridership , pfeiffer said , it also helps make the agency more competitive for grants .\nnow , rad will save that $ 520 a year because mountain line officially launched a three - year zero - fare demonstration project , made possible by $ 460 , 000 in sponsorship money from 14 different community partners .\nnovember 2013 \u2013 voters pass a $ 1 . 7 million levy to expand mountain line services to fund phase ii changes including an additional 15 - minute bolt ! route and late evening service until 10 : 00 pm .\nmountain line recently broke 1 . 25 million boardings this past year . with an industry standard boarding time of 3 . 0 to 3 . 5 seconds to pay a fare or swipe a fare card , the time savings of a zero - fare system add up quickly . this could be the difference of mountain line getting a customer to their workplace or other important destination on time , while also significantly decreasing operating costs in the future .\nfor partners like the university of montana , st . patrick hospital and community medical center , missoula downtown association and others , it ' s been a worthwhile investment .\nthe university of montana volunteer income tax assistance program has partnered with the international rescue committee to ensure missoula refugees a smooth introduction to the american tax system . . .\nthe money covered the loss of waiving bus fares . pfeiffer said it also removed one additional hurdle to riding the bus . zero fare is set for two more years , but mountain line is already looking to the future .\nthe university of montana shapes creative and agile learners who are prepared to build successful careers and advance society ' s well - being . become a griz today by applying at\ntwo students from montana\u2019s only hindi language program have just won scholarships to study hindi in india . brandon fulbrook received an american institute of india studies scholarship and . . .\nwhen mountain line staff and directors came up with zero fare , they hoped for a ridership bump , but everyone was surprised how successful it was , increasing ridership by regular users and also convincing more people to use the bus .\nbus riders gathered at the downtown transfer center in missoula on thursday to celebrate mountain line\u2019s zero fare service , just as the organization gears up for a new campaign to continue offering free rides . ( martin kidston / missoula current )\nmountain line closed its books on the 2016 season having recorded a record 1 . 6 million passengers . ridership has increased 50 percent since 2015 , when missoula\u2019s transit system launched zero fare service \u2013 a figure that exceeds initial expectations .\n\u201cwe\u2019re closing out the first year of zero fare and it\u2019s been incredible , \u201d said pfeiffer . \u201canything we can do to get more people riding is a great thing , and it\u2019s an exciting time to be at mountain line . \u201d\nmountain line has been so great in all this snow ! my tiny car has been stuck at home and you all make sure i can get around when the roads are icy , which is such a great service to the community .\ncurious about what the university of montana campus looks like ? visit um via google street view ! the tour begins from the middle of the oval at the center of campus .\nmountain line opened 2015 with the momentum of a fully loaded bus running at full speed . in january , backed by a $ 1 . 7 million levy passed by voters , the transportation district launched phase 2 of its long range transportation plan .\njanuary 2016 \u2013 ridership grows to over 1 million rides annually , a 40 % increase in the first 12 months of phase ii and zero - fare . mountain line breaks the 1 million annual rides barrier for the first time in its history .\nthe missoulian : as missoula\u2019s community newspaper , the missoulian provides news and updates as they happen online , and every day using print . the missoulian has been a strong partner of mountain line on many different programs , most recently zero - fare .\nphiladelphia - raised gianforte stoked bozeman\u2019s entrepreneurial scene , but it\u2019s the montana locals he hired who might sustain it . \u201cit was a founding principle of elixiter to create high - paying jobs in montana , \u201d hull says . in doing so , hull and his fellow founders won\u2019t just boost bozeman\u2019s economic profile , they\u2019ll also serve as role models for struggling communities around the west .\nthe missoula urban transportation district and mountain line are essential components of missoula\u2019s integrated , multi - modal transportation system . we are committed to the community goal of reducing vehicle miles traveled in missoula . we believe that our community can meet this goal by :\nmountain line is kicking the new year off with a bang . the first monday of 2015 broke a record in the number of riders the bus system has seen that day in previous years : a positive sign for this year ' s ridership numbers .\nthis program list date is unknown , but was from a bus that was retired in the summer of 2010 . it is a code by code analysis of the chipset from mountain line ' s 1998 built obi 02 . 502 orion ii # 131 .\n\u201cone problem we\u2019ve had is that , historically , graduates from montana colleges have been told to leave the state , \u201d says christina quick henderson , executive director of the montana high tech business alliance . \u201cwith the growth of the industry , that\u2019s no longer true . \u201d among the 25 least - populated states , montana has topped the kauffman foundation\u2019s rankings of startup activity for four years running . indeed , the 138 members of quick henderson\u2019s trade organization added more than 900 jobs in 2016 , and nearly 1 , 000 are expected to be added to payrolls in 2017 .\n\u2022 upon request , frequent green line udash riders can get a free parking pass to the park place parking garage in downtown missoula until the end of the semester . the pass is valued at $ 190 and will be offered at no charge to students , faculty and staff . from downtown , riders can catch the mountain line route 1 bus to campus , which departs every 15 minutes .\nmountain line also launched a handful of new services through a 2013 voter approved mill levy . these include a new\nbolt !\nroute , which picks riders up every 15 minutes , along with more late evening routes and services for people with disabilities .\nthe location and focal mechanism solution of this earthquake are consistent with right - lateral faulting in association with faults of the lewis and clark line , a prominent zone of strike - slip , dip slip and oblique slip faulting trending east - southeast from northern idaho to east of helena , montana , southeast of this earthquake .\nthe place is incomprehensibly scenic , even by montana standards , situated in a spot where four mountain ranges decide enough is enough and relax into a fertile valley . yellowstone national park is a 90 - minute drive . a river runs through it was filmed on the nearby gallatin river , so trout fishing is a given .\nthe chemistry department at the university of montana has added a new 3 - d color printer . the device will help campus researchers visualize molecules , crystals and other structures used in their . . .\nthe university of montana will award an honorary doctorate in education to sheila m . stearns during its may 12 commencement exercises . on march 9 , the state board of regents unanimously approved . . .\nall content \u00a9 copyright 2000 - 2018 cowles montana media . all rights reserved . for more information on this site , please read our privacy policy , and terms of service , and ad choices .\nseptember 2017 \u2013 ridership grows to over 1 . 5 million rides annually , a 70 % increase since december 2014 . the zero - fare partners agree to continue the program through 2020 . mountain line looks to expand the number of zero - fare partners to 40 .\ntransit systems always look for ways to reduce reliance on the fare box , since those revenues are only a small percentage of what it takes to actually run a transit system . but mountain line is one of only a handful which have hit on the right formula .\nthe lack of diversity could affect the bottom line as companies\u2019 ambitions shift . \u201csome companies want to hire dozens of people a year , and that means you have to recruit people from the outside , \u201d says motoyama . \u201cin it - related jobs , you may need to find people from india , people from china . you don\u2019t find those kinds of software engineers in montana . \u201d the job - hoppers some montana entrepreneurs dread often are some of the most talented employees , are diverse , and sometimes come from far - off places .\nhile waiting for the late bus the mountain line app said the bus ws on time , even the buses are late the app , will never say us late , and sometimes they are early si you miss the bus , 4 day ago i swear the lady had been drinking she was all over the white line onthe road , tis is what to expect from the number 4 bus from east missoula to missoula .\nkeeping employees in bozeman may be easy , but finding them is a challenge . instead of competing with other companies amid a large talent pool , montana firms for years had to fill the pool themselves . gianforte\u2019s bait of choice was home - state pride . twice a year , rightnow would send postcards to msu computer science grads who had left the state , and the company erected billboards on highways leading to big sky ski resort and yellowstone . he says 80 % of his employees in bozeman were born in montana , and the rest were \u201chunting and fishing fools\u201d who wanted the montana lifestyle and a good wage .\nzero fare is now in the final year of a three - year demonstration project , and mountain line is mounting a campaign to continue the program into 2018 . but that will cost money , and the organization is looking to expand its list of partners to generate the revenue .\nthis fall , the davidson honors college at the university of montana will welcome more than 200 of the best and brightest students from across the country and state . thirty - one of these students . . .\nthe 2018 spring commencement ceremonies at the university of montana on saturday , may 12 , will feature words of wisdom from speaker eric sprunk , the chief operating officer for nike inc . sprunk , . . .\nan image from the montana bureau of mines and geology ' s network of seismographs shows the 5 . 8 magnitude earthquake and aftershocks that began at 12 : 30 a . m . thursday . the image\nclearly shows the [ initial ] p - wave arrival followed closely by a series of strong s - waves and then numerous aftershocks ,\nthe national weather service says . montana bureau of mines and geology hide caption\nstorms usually increase ridership 20 percent , but the bump friday wouldn\u2019t be quite as high given all the closures , williams said . the blizzard shuttered missoula schools as well as the university of montana and other businesses .\nmissoula is ushering in 2015 with a lot of exciting changes around town . one of the first noticeable changes for missoulians and visitors alike , is the new zero - fare bus service around town . this service allows anyone riding a mountain line bus around missoula , to ride for free .\nwhen mountain line launched zero fare , it set a goal to increase ridership by 45 percent . backed by its community partners , it has achieved that benchmark two years into the program , making missoula one of roughly 40 communities in the u . s . that provides zero fare service .\nthe missoula urban transportation district ( mutd ) was established by voters in june of 1976 . the vote established taxing authority for the creation of the district and passed by a margin of 2 to 1 . the resulting service , known as mountain line , began operating on december 12 , 1977 .\namy rad , left , and michelle fields board a mountain line bus headed for the north reserve street area last monday near franklin school . rad , who uses the bus to commute to her job on reserve , said zero - fare will save her about $ 10 a week in commuting costs .\namy rad , left , and michelle fields board a mountain line bus headed for the north reserve street area near franklin school last january . rad , who uses the bus to commute to her job on reserve , said zero - fare will save her about $ 10 a week in commuting costs .\nvolunteers helped clean up the mess at d & d ; foodtown grocery , after an earthquake hit overnight . assistant manager ruth baker says the damage included pickle jars and wine bottles . eric whitney / montana public radio hide caption\ndownload the free umontana app to earn about degrees and majors , view a campus map , check the food zoo menu , look up udash bus schedule and more . search for \u201cuniversity of montana\u201d in your app . . .\ntake your checking account beyond simple transactions . mystyle checking\u2120 features rewards like gift cards , travel , cash back and more\u2014available only at mountain america .\nfixed route bus service : weekday bus service is provided on twelve fixed routes . during peak weekday hours mountain line provides high frequency 15 - minute service on two bolt ! routes , with 30 - minute and 60 - minute frequency on most other routes . saturday service is provided on ten routes . mountain line\u2019s trolley serves downtown for the farmers market season and out to lunch in caras park . buses generally operate between 6 : 00 a . m . and 10 : 00 p . m . on weekdays and 10 : 00 a . m . and 6 : 00 p . m . on saturdays .\nwith zero - fare , the funding per passenger drops significantly and the effectiveness and productivity of public investment in transit are enhanced . think of it this way : a zero - fare mountain line system allows the agency\u2019s budget and service level to stay constant while an additional several hundred thousand rides are provided .\nthursday ' s earthquake was the strongest to hit western montana in years ; it was slightly stronger than a 5 . 6 magnitude quake that hit a nearby area in july 2005 , the u . s . geological survey says .\nat least 10 measurable temblors hit montana from 12 : 30 to 1 : 31 a . m . thursday , with the last two having magnitudes of 3 . 9 and 4 . 4 , according to the united states geological survey .\n* includes zip line tours , round - trip scenic lift ticket plus 3 rides on our alpine slide and / or summer tubing \u2013 try both ! based on availability . package is only valid for one day . unused activities or tickets are non - refundable . you must be between 60 and 230 lbs to take a zip line tour .\nion . i never received a response when asking for more details about a special bus route . but then again the bus driver called for me and found out more info for me . thank you so much mountain line team and bus drivers for driving safe , being kind and being the rainbow in my cloud so many times !\nlike many places in the state , the local economies were driven for years by tourism and agriculture . but unlike many , this city in the southwestern corner of montana started to diversify its economy in the 1980s when photonics companies started to build lasers , and manufacturing and outdoor - gear firms also settled in . a conservationist might bump into a think - tank economist at one of the local breweries . montana state university ( msu ) provides both thousands of jobs and an annual batch of new employees .\n\u201cwhen we decided to implement zero fare , our goal was 400 , 000 and 45 percent over three years , which is the length of the ( zero - fare ) demonstration project , \u201d said bill pfeiffer , who joined mountain line in august . \u201cto see most of that growth already in the first year is really incredible . \u201d\nin the 1970s , tough new bikes that relished rough terrain were developed and mountain biking was born . the sport started in california but its popularity soon spread .\none of the great resources for the mountain line buses is their mobile app , and bus tracking . making it easier for visitors and riders who are unfamiliar with the bus routes to see in real - time , where the buses are and where they are headed . check out all the great features in the latest edition of bolt ! :\nmost of the products we sell are exclusive to mountain warehouse , unlike other outdoor clothing shops . by cutting out the middleman we can produce the best quality products at the best prices . we pride ourselves on providing great value outdoor gear and at mountain warehouse you can be sure to receive honest advice from our knowledgeable staff .\nan earthquake with a magnitude of 5 . 8 startled many people out of their sleep in western montana early thursday . the shallow quake was felt for hundreds of miles from its epicenter southeast of lincoln , including in parts of neighboring states and in canada .\nsome 30 drivers were on the road friday counting those with the door - to - door service , and their long experience is the main reason the snowstorm didn\u2019t thwart buses , said general manager tree . mountain line drivers have some 16 years behind the wheel on average , and their quality driving meant no wrecks friday and routes close to on time .\n\u2022 udash riders can park free of charge at the comfort inn , located three blocks west of the east broadway park and ride lot , and board the green line udash to campus .\nprices , operating schedule and policies are subject to change without notice . processing fees apply to online orders . for reservations - schedules - fares or ( 208 ) 331 - 1184 horseshoe bend depot , 120 mill road , po box 487 , horseshoe bend , idaho 83629 \u00a9 2003 thunder mountain line \u2022 problems with this website ? e - mail web master .\nthe fourth summer since brokeback mountain came on and in june ennis had a general - delivery letter from jack twist , the first sign of life in all that time .\nthe old man said , \u201ctell you what , i know where brokeback mountain is . he thought he was too goddam special to be buried in the family plot . \u201d\nthis zero - fare service is available for everyone , on any of mountain line bus routes including the airport , downtown , and to the mall . over 36 square miles can be explored from the bus routes in missoula . many of missoula\u2019s many trails can be found just off of the bus routes for hiking and biking , the buses have convenient bike racks as well .\nsoar high above ski slopes , over ravines and through the trees on montana\u2019s longest zip line tour . experience more than a mile of flying on six separate lines stretching as long as 1 , 900 ft . across and up to 300 ft . above the forest floor . if the exhilaration doesn\u2019t take your breath away , the views will . tours are led by two guides who ensure that each flyer is soundly secured for each flight and who facilitate fun from start to finish .\nmountain line is governed by a seven member volunteer board of directors . directors are appointed by the city of missoula and missoula county . all appointments shall be for four years , or in the event of a vacancy , the appointment shall be for the unexpired term . a staggered appointment schedule is in place to provide for the expiration of no more than two terms each year .\n\u201cmountain line makes it really easy for me to commute around the missoula area , \u201d said paul michael quintana , who doesn\u2019t have a driver\u2019s license . \u201cbetween riding my bike and the bike racks on the bus , it makes it really easy to get anywhere around missoula in 15 minutes or less . it gets me to school , my job and my home every day . \u201d\nrocky mountain line systems was started by chris and dayna vinich in 1996 . at the time , the majority of their work encompassed utility distribution and horizontal directional drilling services . in 2011 , rmls underwent reorganization . with the addition of todd anderson and rusty anderson , our scope of work increased to also include oil and gas pipeline construction , welding and fabrication , and plant construction . we are proud to serve montana , north dakota , south dakota , wyoming , nebraska , and colorado . in addition to our main location in casper , wyoming , we have a shop in lander , wyoming and a yard in douglas , wyoming to better suit the needs of our valued customers .\nmeetings are held in the mountain line conference room , 1221 shakespeare , at 12 : 00 pm . board meeting agendas are posted 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time . past board meeting minutes are posted after being approved by the board , usually one month after the meeting time listed . we do not post draft minutes . for more information , please email info @ mountainline . com .\nthe operator in question has been placed on administrative leave pending the results of our internal operation ,\nhe said .\nwe want to make sure that , whatever the outcome is , that it is fair to the operator in question and in the best interest of not just us at mountain line but to all of our passengers and all the members of the missoula community .\ndue to construction of the new missoula college building , the associated students of the university of montana\u2019s east broadway park and ride lot will close monday . users are encouraged to take advantage of several alternatives , including a temporary park and ride at the comfort inn university hotel , 1021 e . broadway .\nreal - time bus information for the mountain line transit fixed - route transit service in missoula , mt . features \u2022 real - time location of the buses \u2022 routes displayed on the map \u2022 bus location - based etas \u2022 arrival notifications \u2022 view route schedules compatibility android 4 . 4 ( kitkat ) or higher is required . support please e - mail us at support @ urltoken with any issues or questions .\nodds are that those employees will remain in those jobs , too . montana employers enjoy preposterously high retention rates compared with their counterparts in larger metros . \u201cthey don\u2019t want to leave , \u201d says hull . \u201cwe have a 75 % lifetime retention rate . that\u2019s pretty crazy in the tech and marketing industry . \u201d\nin the 1970s , mountain biking developed as a fringe sport in california . taking a bike off - road was nothing new but the development of a new bike that relished such terrain was ; these bikes had fatter tyres , rapid - shift gears , drum brakes and ground - breaking suspension . these bikes gave thrill seeking cyclists a much more freedom and the sport of mountain biking was born .\n[ photo : flickr user jesse newland ] it\u2019s not a phenomenon exclusive to elixiter . the kauffman foundation recently studied the startup scenes in bozeman and missoula , home of the university of montana , and found a similar result . \u201cit\u2019s a big contrast : people in silicon valley are always looking for better job opportunities . . . [ but ] people in montana are a lot more laid back , \u201d says yasuyuki motoyama , the kauffman foundation\u2019s former director of research , now incoming assistant professor at the university of kansas . \u201cthey don\u2019t constantly seek other opportunities or counteroffers . they are happy with the company where they are working . \u201d\n\u201cwe\u2019re benefiting even more people than we used to because of the zero fare program , which is the result of 15 community partners , \u201d said bill pfeiffer , mountain line\u2019s community outreach coordinator . \u201cwhat we\u2019re really down here doing is to celebrate with our riders who are enjoying the service , asking them how zero fare has changed their life , and to get that message to our partners to keep this program going . \u201d\nin 1963 , when he met jack twist , ennis was engaged to alma beers . both jack and ennis claimed to be saving money for a small spread ; in ennis\u2019s case that meant a tobacco can with two five - dollar bills inside . that spring , hungry for any job , each had signed up with farm and ranch employment\u2014they came together on paper as herder and camp tender for the same sheep operation north of signal . the summer range lay above the tree line on forest service land on brokeback mountain . it would be jack twist\u2019s second summer on the mountain , ennis\u2019s first . neither of them was twenty .\nnino schurter of switzerland competes during the men ' s cross - country on day 16 of the rio 2016 olympic games at mountain bike centre on august 21 , 2016 in rio de janeiro , brazil .\nmountain warehouse has been offering quality outdoor clothing and equipment at the lowest prices since 1997 . from hiking clothing and camping equipment to ski wear and running gear we stock everything you need for your outdoor activities .\nthe first national mountain bike championships were held in 1983 in the usa . but the sport quickly grew in popularity in europe and australia . the first mountain bike world championships , recognised by the international cycling union ( uci ) , were organised in 1990 . olympic recognition followed and mountain biking made its debut as an olympic discipline at the atlanta games in 1996 , with a cross - country event for men and women . the programme has remained unchanged ever since . among the big names in this discipline is france\u2019s julien absalon , a two - time gold - medal winner - in 2004 in athens and in 2008 in beijing .\nnino schurter of switzerland celebrates winning gold during the men ' s cross - country on day 16 of the rio 2016 olympic games at mountain bike centre on august 21 , 2016 in rio de janeiro , brazil .\njaroslav kulhavy of the czech republic rides during the men ' s cross - country on day 16 of the rio 2016 olympic games at mountain bike centre on august 21 , 2016 in rio de janeiro , brazil .\nmanpower is an industry concern . your workforce must be trained , competent professionals . your public image and your future are at stake . mountain states can provide your company with the highly motivated personnel to meet your needs .\nmountain line\u2019s route 2 has become missoula\u2019s second bolt ! route , bringing 15 - minute service to several locations , including the westside , north reserve , the good food store and southgate mall . additionally , late evening service on routes 1 , 2 , 6 and 7 will enable missoulians to access transit until 9 : 50 p . m . monday through friday . also , people with disabilities will see increased paratransit support , which allows them easier access to buses .\n\u201cmountain line is really a piece of infrastructure for the city , \u201d said michael tree , general manager . \u201cit\u2019s a critical city service , and so on a day like today , when it\u2019s really tough to get around transitwise , and the city can see their systems up and going , and all the routes are functioning and pretty dang close to being on time , that\u2019s a real confidence booster for the community to know there\u2019s real value there for them . \u201d\nsouthgate mall : with more than 100 stores and 10 , 000 brands , you\u2019ll find something for everyone in the family and for every occasion . the largest mall in western montana , southgate mall stores offer women\u2019s apparel , shoes , kid and teen clothing , jewelry , sporting goods , appliances , electronics , and more . browse department stores , specialty shops , and boutiques .\nan image from the montana bureau of mines and geology ' s network of seismographs shows the 5 . 8 magnitude earthquake and aftershocks that began at 12 : 30 a . m . thursday . the image\nclearly shows the [ initial ] p - wave arrival followed closely by a series of strong s - waves and then numerous aftershocks ,\nthe national weather service says .\nfrequent , convenient bus service to um commencement is provided by udash , the university of montana\u2019s student - run transit service . udash is fast , free , and easy - to - use . the udash commencement shuttles will run from 7 : 00 am until 7 : 15 pm . download a printable pdf map of the routes or view a live map of the bus locations .\nfriend this letter is a long time over due . hope you get it . heard you was in riverton . i\u2019m coming thru on the 24th , thought i\u2019d stop and buy you a beer . drop me a line if you can , say if your there .\nmountain line\u2019s trolley is a well - known sight around missoula , providing rides to the saturday markets and out to lunch in caras park during the warm season . griz fans are encouraged to bring non - perishable food items to drop off at the trolley before halftime . monetary donations to the missoula food bank also count towards the total , with $ 1 equivalent to 1lb . of food . the community with the most pounds raised by halftime of the brawl of the wild on nov . 21 in bozeman wins ."]}
{"id": 55929, "summary": [{"text": "nitto boseki co. , ltd. ( \u65e5\u6771\u7d21\u7e3e\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e nitt\u014d b\u014dseki kabushiki-gaisha ) , known by its operating name nittobo , is a tokyo-based company mainly known by its textile and fiberglass products .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "nittobo is listed on the tokyo stock exchange and is a component of the nikkei 225 stock index . ", "topic": 10}], "title": "nitto boseki", "paragraphs": ["300 million yen ( wholly - owned by nitto boseki co . , ltd . )\nbrief - nitto boseki to acquire 50 . 1 pct stake in taiwan - based firm baotek industrial materials\n3110 stock price - nitto boseki co . ltd . stock quote ( japan : tokyo ) - marketwatch\nfebruary , 1898 koriyama kenshi boseki co . , ltd . ( koriyama ) april , 1918 fukushima seiren seishi co . , ltd . ( fukushima ) april , 1923 nitto boseki co . , ltd .\nestablished as a 100 % subsidiary of nitto boseki co . , ltd , in 1987 , our company has made progress through development of products in association with our customers .\nnitto boseki co . , ltd . is principally engaged in the operation of textile business , glass fiber yarn business , glass fiber cloth business , glass fiber for industrial materials business , environment and health business , and other businesses . textiles division manufactures and sells textile products , including core spun yarn , stretched products , interlining products and secondary products . glass fiber yarn division manufactures and sells glass raw fiber products , including yarn , roving and chopped strands . glass fiber cloth division manufactures and sells glass fiber functional products . glass fiber for industrial materials division manufactures and sales glass wool products and glass fiber products for use in industrial materials . environment and health division manufactures and sells reagents for in - vitro diagnostic drugs , specialty chemicals products and soft drinks , among others . the others division operates real estate - related businesses , as well as other businesses .\nnitto boseki co . , ltd . engages in the manufacture and sale of building and textile materials . it operates through the following segments : textiles business , raw fiber materials business , functional materials business , equipment materials business , environmental and health business and others . the textiles business segment deals with manufacture and sale of core spun yarn , stretch products , interlining products , secondary products and other . the raw fiber materials business segment manufacture and sell glass fiber and raw fiber products like yarn , roving , chopped standard and such . the functional materials business segment focuses on the manufacture and sale of glass fiber cloth products . the equipment materials business segment researches and develops glass fiber products like glass wool for industrial and building material use . the environmental and health business segment specializes in vitro diagnostics , specialty chemical and soft drink manufacture and sales , rock wool product sales , agricultural product production and sales , acoustic construction design , supervision and contracting as well as environmental improvement management . the others segment performs real estate service operations . the company was founded on april 18 , 1918 and is headquartered in tokyo , japan .\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\nnotification of extension on public tender offer for shares in baotek industrial materials ltd .\nnotice of public tender offer for shares in baotek industrial materials ltd . 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{"id": 55935, "summary": [{"text": "fair for you is a british , not-for-profit online lending company .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "it is a community interest company set up to provide finance to families who do not have access to mainstream credit , so that they can purchase goods for their home directly from the manufacturers .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "the trading name of fair for you is fair for you enterprise cic , which is wholly owned by a charity of the same name , fair for you ltd .", "topic": 36}], "title": "fair for you", "paragraphs": ["you can call fair for you with any feedback or complaints at 0333 433 0739 .\nfair for you is a not - for - profit alternative to high cost weekly payment stores .\nyou can find a copy of our complaints procedure here : fair for you \u2013 internal complaints procedure .\nthere was also a talk by lisa , a fair for you customer , who described how fair for you has changed the lives of her and her children .\ni think that you should promote fair for you a little more so more people find out about you and can benefit from it .\nhowever , if you are currently struggling with credit you are unlikely to be able to borrow from fair for you until your circumstances change .\nfair for you are proud to be working to alleviate poverty with the following funding partners .\nfair for you is a consumer - led , charity - owned , not - for - profit community interest company .\nfair for you is a charity that has a not - for - profit community interest company ( cic ) lending arm .\nat fair for you we do credit check , but our decision isn\u2019t only based on credit history .\nfair for you reserve the right not to extend credit . terms and conditions apply . credit provided by fair for you enterprise cic , delta view , 2309 - 2311 coventry road , birmingham , b26 3pg .\nchoose how much you want to pay weekly , fortnightly , four - weekly or monthly towards your new item through fair for you .\nfair for you ltd , a company limited by guarantee . registered in england and wales number 8991099 . fair for you ltd is a registered charity in england and wales number 1161809 , and scotland number sc046556 . registered address : fair for you ltd , delta view , 2309 \u2013 2311 coventry road , birmingham b26 3pg tel : 0333 433 0738 email : enquiries @ urltoken - click here for terms and conditions \u00a9 copyright 2017 - | fair for you ltd | all rights reserved\nimportantly and in contrast to many of its commercial competitors , fair for you offers customers the choice to repay loans early with no penalty . fair for you also actively encourages customers to overpay , which many do ; and there are no added fees for missed payments .\ntoday the financial health exchange welcomes angela clements , ceo of fair for you , who is on a mission to challenge the high cost credit industry . in today\u2019s post she tells us about how fair for you is offering consumers a better , fairer option for their borrowing needs .\nit\u2019s important to have fair minded customers for this model to work ( homeless and hungry people probably care more about being fed , than being fair ) .\nyou can pay extra towards your loan at any time to reduce the overall interest or to allow you to miss a week when you need to . the faster you pay , the less you pay .\nfair for you has received funding from a number of partners , including the esm\u00e9e fairbairn foundation , the joseph rowntree foundation and the funding network .\nwhatever your needs , fair for you will try to meet them with our range of items which includes free delivery to all of the uk .\none third of fair for you customers say , because they used its service , their children ' s health / well - being has improved .\ntheodore roosevelt at the minnesota state fair in 1908 . the president made several trips to the fair , the first in 1901 .\nwith causes helps you deduct the full fair market value . a gift to the with causes charitable organization entitles you to a charitable contribution deduction against your income tax if you itemize deductions .\nin the united states , the organization fair trade towns usa seeks to raise the profile of fair trade sellers and products by making fair trade a community effort and identity . the organization designates towns that have a minimum numbers of retailers selling fair trade items \u201cfair trade towns . \u201d they modeled their program after a similar one in the united kingdom . the first fair trade town in the us was media , pennsylvania . [ 22 ] similarly , many large cities have fair trade groups that promote fair trade among local consumers and businesses . [ 23 ]\nwhen you see a tweet you love , tap the heart \u2014 it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love .\nand if you are having difficulties repaying you can simply get in touch with us to make changes to repayments when you need to .\nwarren g . harding , candidate for the presidency on the republican ticket , posed with his wife , florence , and wives of state fair board members at the 1920 minnesota state fair .\nand if you take the loan over a longer period , you will pay lower payments .\nyou\u2019re losing money if you\u2019re not offering premium packages in your business . great article peep .\nmy fair lady swept the oscars ceremony , winning eight in april 1965 \u2014 except for the best actress award , which went to julie andrews for mary poppins .\nwe use cookies to give you the best possible online experience . if you continue , we ' ll assume you are happy for your web browser to receive all cookies from our website .\nalthough fair for you has only been operating for a short while , it wanted to understand the impact that it was having and commissioned the centre for responsible credit to look at the social impact that it was having on the lives of those using its service .\nthe fair stayed closed in 1946 , due to a polio epidemic . when it opened again in 1947 , the pronto pup \u2014 a defining feature of the fair for many \u2014 made its debut .\nsee what to do if you have been scammed or think you have been contacted by fraudsters .\nif you are ahead with your loan you are eligible to take a payment holiday \u2013 but only if you have already overpaid on the loan .\nand if you need any help with payments , our payment managers are here to support you with your repayment plan if ever you need it .\nwe collect information from you when you register on our site or enter information on our site .\nfair for you is led by a team with a community credit union background , who got tired of seeing the high cost credit stores opening shop after shop in birmingham .\nfair for you has set up a wholly owned subsidiary which is different to other lenders . its the first national on line challenge to high cost credit in the uk .\n\u201c i\u2019ve had a very bad credit rating and with my weekly low payments to fair for you and never missing a payment has helped my credit score a great deal .\nyou are stranded on a beach on a sweltering day . your friend offers to go for your favorite brand of beer , but asks what\u2019s the most you\u2019re ready to pay for the beer ?\nangela clements , ceo of fair for you , said : \u201cit is now harder than ever for lower income working family households to access affordable credit when hit by a relatively minor emergency such as a broken essential household item .\nniall cooper , director of church action on poverty said : \u201cthis price comparison demonstrates the huge savings consumers can make by purchasing comparable goods from fair for you rather than brighthouse . paying the same weekly amount , consumers can buy their fridge - freezer in 69 weeks with fair for you \u2013 but would have to carry on paying for a further 87 weeks to buy the identical item from brighthouse . \u201d\nwhat will work for you depends on your industry , product and customer . when you try to replicate what valve did to increase their revenue 40x , it might not work for you , but then again , why not give it a try ?\n\u201ci have met many people who have been forced into a spiral of debt and despair through high - cost lending so i was thrilled to be asked to be patron of fair for you . at last , low income families have a straightforward and fair lending solution for much - needed household goods . \u201d\na propeller factory was assembled in the minnesota state fair cattle barn in 1945 . the fair was not held that year due to war - related fuel shortages .\ngeneral dwight eisenhower addressed a grandstand crowd at the minnesota state fair in 1947 .\n[ 6 ] frankie edozien , \u201cafter fair trade coffee , fair trade shea , \u201d iht rendezvous , 12 may 2013 , urltoken , accessed 2 august 2013 .\n[ 11 ] lyon and moberg , fair trade and social justice , 2 .\nyou are now leaving the turn2us site . turn2us is not responsible for content on third party sites .\nwe strive for accuracy and fairness . but if you see something that doesn ' t look right ,\nooooops ! we\u2019re sorry , the page you are looking for does not exist on our new website .\nwe\u2019re so glad to have you as a member . you now have access to benefits that can help you choose right , be safe and stay informed .\nfor years afterward , planes continued to be an attraction at the fair . on the fairgrounds map from 1923 , you can spot the\naeroplane landing field\nout past the grandstand .\nthis timeline is where you\u2019ll spend most of your time , getting instant updates about what matters to you .\nthat\u2019s why i fully support fair for you\u2019s mission to drive real change in the way low - income households access ethical credit for the purchase of essential home items . fair for you genuinely cares about the financial wellbeing of consumers and addresses their needs holistically \u2013 from the provision of high quality goods and affordable repayment plans , to essential money - management support , ongoing help and expert advice \u2013 all of which results in peace of mind for households who are often facing challenging circumstances . \u201d\nthank you @ fairforyoucic and @ streetukloans for sharing your insight in what it takes to be a fair and responsible provider of credit . great to meet the customers and staff ! # endhighcostcredit urltoken\na map of the 1923 minnesota state fair noted the\naeroplane landing field .\nif you contribute $ 250 or more , then you must prove to the irs that you ( a ) made the donation and ( b ) you didn ' t receive anything in return for that donation . therefore you ' ll need a receipt from the charity that includes the following information : the charity ' s name , the value of your gift , the date you made your donation and a statement verifying that you did not receive any goods or services in return for your gift .\nwe\u2019ve added tags to the bottom of all article pages allowing you to further explore the topics you\u2019re interested in .\nmanage your email preferences and tell us which topics interest you so that we can prioritize the information you receive .\nif at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails , you can email us at hello @ urltoken and we will promptly remove you from all correspondence .\n[ 3 ] \u201ceducation , \u201d fair trade usa , urltoken , accessed 2 august 2013 .\n[ 22 ] \u201chistory , \u201d fair trade towns usa , urltoken accessed 2 august 2013 .\ncompanies won ' t succeed unless they can meet a market demand at a fair price .\nadditionally , fair trade certification standards vary , and have recently been the cause of some consternation in the fair trade community . in 2011 , fair trade usa changed its standards . it now requires that only 10 % of the ingredients in goods be fairly traded to earn their certification , and has allowed larger plantations to become certified . these changes mean that it no longer adheres to fair trade international ( flo ) standards , which are the baseline for roughly two - dozen national fair trade organizations and a model for many more . flo only certifies small farms and require items to have 20 % fair trade ingredients to achieve their stamp of approval . [ 19 ]\nin this section you will find information on how you can get involved with supporting turn2us and the work we do .\nyou will soon receive an email with a direct link to your profile , where you can update your preferences . if you do not receive this email , please contact us .\n* in order to take pets into store with you , you must have public liability insurance and follow strict guidelines .\nyou must submit a form to declare how much you have raised in the store so we can monitor successful partnerships .\nthe good news is that a range of local authorities , housing associations and social lenders such as credit unions are working together to tackle the problem . for instance , not - for - profit online lender fair for you launched last month . it offers much more affordable finance for home essentials . for instance paying the same weekly amount , someone could buy a new hotpoint 60cm fridge freezer in 69 weeks but would have to carry on paying for another 87 weeks to buy the same item from brighthouse .\nthen came across fair for you , it was a sunday and a bank holiday weekend . it was all dealt with pretty fast and accepted . i had my machine on the thursday of the same week . \u201d\nhow you can use it : consider your positioning and see if you can align your pricing to it . if you\u2019re offering different plans right now , experiment with a single plan .\ntrue fair - heads can point to the fair ' s buildings and streets and pull out a million stories , like the tale of dan patch . ( he was a record - setting race horse , and the namesake for dan patch avenue . )\n[ 4 ] see , for instance , this post on just apparel in santiago , guatemala : david morse , \u201cjust apparel : a fair trade cooperative in guatemala , \u201d chicago fair trade , 21 march 2011 , urltoken , accessed 2 august 2013 .\ncompanies won ' t succeed unless they can provide their offerings at a fair price .\naims to provide transparent and affordable credit for essential household items to families who do not have access to mainstream finance . established in 2015 , fair for you has carried out extensive market research among lower income households to develop affordable , flexible and responsible credit to meet their needs . importantly , loans can be repaid early , with no penalty ; customers are encouraged to overpay , which many do ; and there are no added fees for missed payments . if fair for you\u2019s credit checks show affordability is an issue , applicants are encouraged to seek debt advice .\nwhen it comes to subscription product pricing , you\u2019re not just guessing . . . are you ? a while ago , \u2026\nwe collect information from you when you register on our site , fill out a form or enter information on our site .\nat its most basic , fair trade certification is a purchasing agreement that guarantees producers a minimum price for a commodity , usually above open market rates . in exchange , those producers must meet certain minimum labor and production standards to have their product certified as fair trade . additionally , most prominent certification programs pay another premium to producers to invest in community , economic , and environmental improvement projects . fair trade certifications also set standards for importers and processors of fair trade goods . this certification is then advertised to consumers .\na price comparison analysis by the charity church action on poverty shows that buying a new hotpoint 60cm fridge freezer from fair for you \u2013 rather than the market leader brighthouse \u2013 could result in a total cost saving of \u00a3742 . 35 on the total cost of credit for the purchase .\nthe times and the sunday times and carefully selected third parties use cookies on this site to improve performance , for analytics and for advertising . by browsing this site you are agreeing to this . for more information see our privacy and cookie policy .\nif you donate property other than cash to a qualified organization , you may generally deduct the fair market value of the property . if the property has appreciated in value , however , some adjustments may have to be made .\nmany fair trade groups in the us , including equal exchange , an import cooperative , were outraged by the change in standards . fair trade usa defended its changes by arguing that the new standards would allow more retailers to carry fair trade products . however , given that retailers pay licensing fees to market fair trade products , many wondered if diminished standards would make these fees worth it . [ 20 ]\nfair for you is a cic and wholly owned by a charity so we have a strong mission and asset lock , with full authorisation from the fca . most importantly , we don\u2019t have any shareholders or any owners to please , we are run entirely for the benefit of our customers .\nwe like to look more at what kind of payer you are now , and won\u2019t turn you away based on the past .\nif your product is more expensive than the common reference points , you need to change the perception of the category you\u2019re in .\nif you\u2019re creating a new category , there\u2019s no price reference and people are much more likely to accept any price you name .\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 .\ncompanies won ' t succeed unless they can provide a wanted product or service at a fair price .\nnot the answer you ' re looking for ? browse other questions tagged single - word - requests or ask your own question .\nfair trade products , though still a tiny portion of the global food market , are nonetheless one of the fastest growing segments of the market . in 2005 , about five million farmers participated in fair trade certification programs , and sales reach about $ 1 . 6 billion annually . [ 1 ] though fair trade is growing , many consumers are still unclear about what a fair trade label on a product means .\nyou will soon receive an activation email . once you click on the link , you will be added to our list . if you do not receive this email , please contact us . to ensure delivery to your inbox , add us to your address book .\nmost importantly you must have acceptable standards and practices in place and be passionate about rehoming . you will need to be able to demonstrate you are an active pet rehoming centre based in the uk .\n[ 2 ] for examples of standards and explanations set by various certification programs , see : \u201cfaqs : frequently asked questions , \u201d fairtrade international , urltoken , accessed 2 august 2013 ; \u201cabout fair trade usa , \u201d fair trade usa , urltoken , accessed 2 august 2013 .\nthe fair closed again in 1945 , due to fuel shortages during world war ii . some of the state fair facilities were used in the war effort : there was a propeller factory in the cattle barn .\nthe children ' s online privacy protection act of 1998 ( \u201ccoppa\u201d ) applies only to websites of a commercial nature , and while citrus fair is a nonprofit organization , it considers coppa to provide sound advice for any website that is intended for use by children . for this reason , citrus fair does not knowingly collect or solicit any personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age without verifiable parental consent .\nanother advantage to giving straight to the charity : a donation is tax - deductible , unlike a cause - marketing purchase , for which the company selling the product gets the tax deduction for charitable giving . \u201ci have a philosophical problem with that , \u201d irvin said . \u201cyou\u2019re essentially getting your customer to do your donations for you . \u201d\na new , not for profit alternative to # highcostcredit . # payweekly for household items . tackling the # povertypremium # endhighcostcredit # lifeondebtrow\nreceiving 10 % discount vouchers for pets at home ( subject to availability ) to include in pet adoption packs for new pet owners .\nby submitting your information , you agree to receive emails from history and a + e networks . you can opt out at any time .\nthe state fair has been held every year since 1859 \u2014 with five exceptions . in 1861 and 1862 , the fair was not held on account of the civil war and the u . s . - dakota war .\nthanks for sharing your experience . already knew some and learnt about others . i loved the fact you used concrete examples to demonstrate your points\nanchoring worked even on real estate pros that had been selling properties in the area for 10 + years . next time somebody asks you for a rough estimate or a ballpark figure , make sure it\u2019s high !\nthe above summary of certain federal income tax laws is provided for informational purposes only . we urge you to consult your tax advisor for the federal , state , and local tax consequences of a charitable contribution .\nin 1995 , more than 800 new citizens were sworn in at a naturalization ceremony during the minnesota state fair .\nthe other candidate is - proposition . companies won ' t succeed unless their proposition is at a fair price .\nconsumer credit interim - a consumer credit firm that held an office of fair trading licence and wanted to continue its consumer credit activities had to apply for interim permission . this will last until it has to apply for authorisation or a variation of permission .\nin 2014 , pornhub donated a tree for every 100 videos viewed in a certain ( unprintable ) category for its gives america wood campaign .\npartnered rescues are eligible to take part in and receive donations for national support adoption for pets fundraising events , if nominated by their store .\ncitrus fair may match specific and / or aggregated personal information with third party data to provide you with product and content offerings that interest you and improve our advertising and marketing efforts . citrus fair also may disclose aggregated user statistics in order to describe our services to potential advertisers , partners , other third parties , our affiliate companies and for other lawful purposes . for example , we provide our advertisers with aggregate information about our users , such as statistics regarding the number of website users that view their advertisements .\npreviously ip registered - this firm previously had interim permission to perform certain consumer credit activities for the period indicated in this record . it has since applied for and been authorised to carry out credit activities in its main permission , replacing the interim permission . you should refer to the authorisation record for this firm for the permissions since the interim permission ended .\nif you do miss a payment , best thing to do is follow these 5 steps as soon as you can to get back on track .\nfair for you also takes care of its customers and treats them with the respect they have long deserved , and long been denied . it provides support for people to manage their money , claim the benefits to which they are entitled , and build up savings . it directs people with debt problems to sources of help and advice . but what is really great about fair for you is its ambition . this is not just another small scale , localised , initiative . it is the first real national challenge to the high cost sector , and i am proud to support it . \u201d\nplease note , actual loan repayment amounts may differ very slightly depending on when you start your loan payments and this is for illustrative purposes only .\nthe social change charity , which has funds of more than \u00a3800m , has offered seed funding to fair for you , which has been set up by angela clements , former head of citysave credit union , and william schouten , a former director of nfu mutual .\nthird party sites linked to and from the site are not necessarily under the control of citrus fair . citrus fair shall have no responsibilities or liabilities whatsoever for the content or privacy practices of any such linked site or any link or linking program at any time . citrus fair does not necessarily endorse companies ( or related products or services ) to or from which the website is linked . if you decide to access any of the third party sites linked to the website , you do so entirely at your own risk . citrus fair hereby disclaims any rights to trademarks , service marks , trade names , logos , copyrights , patents , domain names or other intellectual property interests of third parties .\nin 2004 alone , john kerry , sen . john mccain and vice president dick cheney all came to the fair .\nagricultural products are at the heart of the fair trade movement . of these , coffee is king . coffee beans comprise fully 70 % of the fair trade market in the united states . [ 5 ] you may also encounter fair trade certified cotton , cocoa , rice , and even shea nuts . [ 6 ] shea nuts are used to make shea butter , which is an ingredient in a variety of confections and cosmetics .\nhow you can use it : add a decoy package or plan to your offer page , next to the offer you really want them to take .\noh yeah , when you go to nordstrom , you don\u2019t see any prices ending with a 9 . the subliminal message here is \u201cexpect to pay\u201d .\nthe city watchdog is due to announce new rules for the rent - to - own sector in the next few months but clamour is growing for it to act soon to curb the worst excesses of the market . but there also needs to be greater support for the fair and affordable alternatives being set up and delivered by social lenders .\nniall cooper , director of church action on poverty , said : \u201cthis price comparison demonstrates the huge savings that customers can make . paying the same weekly amount , they can buy a fridge freezer in 69 weeks with fair for you , whereas they would have to carry on paying for another 87 weeks to buy the same item from brighthouse . \u201d\nvice president calvin coolidge and his wife grace posed with\nthe ladies of the minnesota state fair ,\nin 1922 .\nthe rules relating to how to determine fair market value are discussed in publication 561 , determining the value of donated property .\nusers can set preferences for how google advertises to you using the google ad settings page . alternatively , you can opt out by visiting the network advertising initiative opt out page or permanently using the google analytics opt out browser add on .\nin the next 24 hours , you will receive an email to confirm your subscription to receive emails related to aarp volunteering . once you confirm that subscription , you will regularly receive communications related to aarp volunteering . in the meantime , please feel free to search for ways to make a difference in your community at urltoken\ni always ponder in amazement how people are willing to pay $ 50 and upwards for an ebook but balk at paying $ 20 for a physical book .\nwhen @ michaelsheen asked our customer what was different about fair for you compared to other lenders : \u201ci can\u2019t stress enough , they are such a brilliant company . they are friendly on the phone , they\u2019re very helpful , it\u2019s just like going to family to borrow some money\u201d . urltoken\nif you decide to refer your complaint after we\u2019ve issued our final response , you should do so within 6 months of the date on our final response letter .\ndepending on the product , you can add extra bonuses or support levels . .\nfuze lemon iced tea adds a vibrant little splash of flavor to your day , so you can enjoy a drink that packs as much punch as you do .\nthe can - spam act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email , establishes requirements for commercial messages , gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them , and spells out tough penalties for violations .\nyou need to maintain proper documentation of your contributions . if you want to claim a charitable deduction for a cash gift , then you must be prepared to verify your claim . in other words , you cannot deduct the spare change dropped in a charity ' s collection bucket without the proper documentation . if you are audited , the irs will only accept one of the following to substantiate a monetary gift : a canceled check , credit card statement , bank statement or a written acknowledgment from the charity . donating online via charity navigator ' s giving basket helps you fulfill this requirement since all your giving records will be stored in one place enabling you to quickly obtain an annual record of your charitable giving for tax preparation .\nif you have a complaint and after discussing it with us , wish to take it further , you can ask the financial ombudsman service ( fos ) to look at your complaint . this is a free , independent service for resolving disputes .\nfair for you enterprise cic is a company limited by guarantee registered in england and wales - number 9798014 . authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority - frn 719715 . the register is available here ( urltoken ) . members of the financial ombudsman scheme . vat number 225 0141 61 .\ninformation entered by website visitors is retrieved directly by the citrus fair : 321 e . la habra boulevard la habra , ca 90631\nfor prudential queries about banks , building societies , credit unions , insurance firms .\ngot it ! please don ' t show me this again for 90 days .\nthis is a great summary . i\u2019ll keep it on hand for future reference .\n4 . overpay . save on interest when you pay your loan off earlier ! an added bonus is that you can then miss a payment without going into arrears .\non the other hand , if you can profitably sell something much cheaper than the other guys , great . use their pricing as the reference point and you\u2019ll win .\nwhile we believe at charity navigator that your primary motivation to donate to charity should be altruism , we also think you should know that great tax benefits exist for those who give . here are some of the rules and benefits you should know about .\nwhether such a revolutionary business model can work for investing or is little more than a gimmick is impossible to tell right now . for obvious reasons , \u201cpay what you want\u201d is a curiosity that\u2019s intriguing to consumers and grabs plenty of headlines , but thus far other pwyw experiments have yielded results that are decidely mixed . for example :\nthis article generally explains the rules covering income tax deductions for charitable contributions by individuals . you can find a more comprehensive discussion of these rules in publication 526 , charitable contributions , and publication 561 , determining the value of donated property . for information about the substantiation and disclosure requirements for charitable contributions , see publication 1771 . you can obtain these publications free of charge by calling 1 - 800 - 829 - 3676 .\non sept . 1 , 1995 , more than 800 new citizens were sworn in at a naturalization ceremony during the minnesota state fair .\nin this section you will find information about benefits and grants relevant to your situation .\nwhen ordering or registering on our site , as appropriate , you may be asked to enter your name , email address or other details to help you with your experience .\na gift to a qualified charitable organization may entitle you to a charitable contribution deduction against your income tax if you itemize deductions . you must itemize in order to take a charitable deduction . make sure that if you itemize , your total deductions are greater than the standard deduction . if they ' re not , stick with the standard deduction .\nthis privacy policy only addresses the use and dissemination of information that the website collects from you . to the extent that you disclose any information to other parties , whether through , for example , online auctions , chat rooms , personal ads , or the like , through third party services or promotions offered on or through the website or through other websites throughout the internet , different policies may apply and citrus fair shall not be responsible for the use or dissemination of such information .\nfully authorised apart from 2nd charge - this firm is authorised to run consumer credit business . you should refer to the authorisation information for this firm rather than its interim permission , except for its second charge mortgage business which still comes under its interim permission .\nthis entry was posted in business tips , resources & ideas and tagged agricultural , alternative trade organizations , consumer activism , developing world , economic justice , ethical consumption , ethical trade , fair trade , fair trade certification , fair trade usa , fairtrade international , faith based initiatives , free trade , global north , global south , inequality , neoliberal trade policies , social justice , trade policies . bookmark the permalink .\ni wonder if when you suggested we could download a pdf that you had included a \u2018pay what you like\u2019 field , you would have made some $ $ ? after the good feeling of reading this great piece i would have stuck at least a dollar on it . all the good radiohead fans did , and you clearly spent time researching this and working hard to inform your readers . ( just my $ 0 . 02 ) ; )\nthe school for social entrepreneurs has today opened a new centre in delhi , india .\ngreat article . thanks for all the research material . we humans are really funny .\nsupport adoption for pets is proud to operate a partnership scheme between local rescues and local pets at home stores to raise funds , build awareness and create opportunities for support .\nincrease local awareness for your rescue and raise much needed funds through your local community .\nin 1962 the president of warner bros . studios , jack l . warner , shown here with stars rex harrison and audrey hepurn , paid a record $ 5 . 5 million for the film rights to my fair lady .\nyou can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent , or you can choose to turn off all cookies . you do this through your browser ( like internet explorer ) settings . each browser is a little different , so look at your browser ' s help menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies .\nin 1885 , the fair finally settled in what is now falcon heights . at the time , the area was called hamline , minn .\nmy fair lady was based on pygmalion , a play by george bernard shaw , which opened 100 years ago in new york and london .\ncomposer frederick loewe , left , and lyricist alan jay lerner , right , wrote my fair lady together . the new title , my fair lady , was taken from the last line of the nursery rhyme\nlondon bridge is falling down\nand appears nowhere in the musical .\nthanks for the research you put into this ! pricing has been one of those things that has always been mind - boggling for my business . now i can actually put some science behind my price structure and stop hoping that this $ xx . xx works !\nthese rules may apply if the donated asset is owned in your own name , with your spouse or other persons . 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[ tweet it ! ]\nthanks for the piece . very well researched . i\u2019ll be using it as a reference !\ncustomers will spend $ 100 and wait for the 5c change . we are funny that way\u2026\nsupport adoption for pets and pets at home - working together to give animals forever homes .\nmost , but not all , charitable organizations qualify for a charitable contribution deduction . you can deduct contributions only if they are made to or for the use of a qualified recipient . no charitable contribution deduction is allowed for gifts to certain other kinds of organizations , even if those organizations are exempt from income tax . contributions to individuals , foreign governments , foreign charities , and certain private foundations similarly are not deductible . all organizations rated by charity navigator qualify for charitable status , and you can deduct your donations to these organizations , subject to certain limitations .\naccording to statistics from the bank of england unsecured borrowing is rising at its fastest pace since 2006 . fair for you aims to provide transparent and affordable credit for essential household items to families who do not have access to mainstream finance . its business model has been developed following extensive market research and consultations with family households that have an overall income of less than \u00a325 , 000 to ensure it offers credit to meet their needs .\nfor a support adoption for pets fundraisind drive each store is invited to nominate just one of their partnered rescues to take part . nominated rescues are required to fundraise in store with the team for a minimum of two days , for which they will receive 50 % of all monies raised by that store throughout the appeal . every penny raised must be banked through the till to arrange the correct amounts and a cheque will be sent from support adoption for pets after the event . the rest of the funds go to our grant programme and the various charity schemes we operate . nominated rescues will receive communications to confirm nominations . if you are not nominated by a store you cannot fundraise in that store during the appeal . we do encourage stores to rotate who they nominate to give everyone a fair chance .\nroosevelt was sworn in as the country ' s 26th president less than two weeks after his\nbig stick\nspeech at the minnesota state fair .\nthe catalog from the 1951 fine arts display at the minnesota state fair included artwork on loan from the museum of modern art in new york city .\nwe may use the information we collect from you when you register , make a purchase , sign up for our newsletter , respond to a survey or marketing communication , surf the website , or use certain other site features in the following ways : \u2022 to personalize user ' s experience and to allow us to deliver the type of content and product offerings in which you are most interested . \u2022 to allow us to better service you in responding to your customer service requests .\ntechnically you can , but a / b testing your price is a dangerous territory . a number of companies ( dell , amazon and others ) in the past have been caught and got in trouble for doing just that , showing different price for the same product to different visitors .\n1 . set up your payment to suit your budget \u2013 you can always change this later .\nhow you can use it : if you want to charge more than the market average , look at the competition : how they package their offering ; what\u2019s the user experience like , and change that . if you look like a new category , people are more likely to pay up .\nif there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us using the information below .\nby continuing to use the site , you agree to the use of cookies . more information accept\nwhen you sign up for a service we offer on the website , we may be required to share personal information with that service provider in order to provide the service . these third party providers are not permitted to retain or use personal information for any purpose unrelated to providing the service .\ngossip girl did not change the world\u2014but for 121 witty , backstabbing , beautifully dressed episodes , it made the world a hell of a lot more fun to live in . a decade after the cw series\u2019s splashy debut , vanity fair \u2019s own josh duboff gathered almost every major player from the cast and creative team for a juicy longread about the show\u2019s life and legacy . come for blake lively and leighton meester\u2019s charmingly blas\u00e9 memories of the show\u2019s humble beginnings ; stay for a juicy tidbit about ivanka trump and jared kushner\u2019s cameo . ( \u201cthey did it for the money , \u201d co - creator josh schwartz says , with a laugh . )\nauthorised cis - this is a fund set up in the uk that is available for investment .\nproviding personal information is never a prerequisite for accessing the basic content or resources on this website .\nin 2013 , a walmart in ohio held a canned food drive for its own needy employees .\nnote : conversionxl institute recently published original research on saas pricing pages . find out how you should order your pricing plans to generate the most revenue and what happens when you highlight a \u201crecommended\u201d plan .\nthank you for your interest in this question . because it has attracted low - quality or spam answers that had to be removed , posting an answer now requires 10 reputation on this site ( the association bonus does not count ) . would you like to answer one of these unanswered questions instead ?\ncustomers were presented four different pricing schemes for souvenir photos : a flat fee of $ 12 . 95 ; a flat fee of $ 12 . 95 with half going to charity ; pay - what - you - wish ; and pay - what - you - wish with half going to charity .\nif you are struggling financially , you can use our benefits calculator to check your entitlement to benefits and our grants search to see if you are eligible for help from a charitable fund , based on your personal circumstances and needs . the your situation section on our website contains resources on benefits grants and managing money , including useful links sheets and a find an adviser tool to help you find national and local sources of further help . source : church action on poverty press release ( not available online )\n[ 7 ] while the modern fair trade movement is new and responds to free trade policies enacted since the 1970s , there is definitely a way in which fair trade responds to a longer history of trading in commodity crops between colonial power and their colonies . see , for instance , sidney wilfred mintz , sweetness and power : the place of sugar in modern history ( new york : penguin books , 1986 ) ."]}
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", "topic": 23}], "title": "jason hadjioannou", "paragraphs": ["mr jason hadjioannou holds 3 appointments at 3 active companies , has resigned from 0 companies and held 8 appointments at 8 dissolved companies . jason began their first appointment at the age of 23 . their longest current appointment spans 0 years , 11 months and 13 days at circle . xyz ltd\nthe combined cash at bank value for all businesses where jason holds a current appointment equals \u00a30 , a combined total current assets value of \u00a30 with a total current liabilities of \u00a30 and a total current net worth of \u00a30 . roles associated with mr jason hadjioannou within the recorded businesses include : director , company secretary\nla - la was created by jason hadjioannou , originally as a way to message his girlfriend in a more interesting way . in an interview with softonic , jason is quoted saying :\njust thought it ' d be cool if i sent her a short audible song snippet instead of writing it\n. [ 2 ]\njason h . was the individual with significant control over this firm , owned over 3 / 4 of company shares .\nbloom ai bloom develops consumer artificial intelligence software that attempts to befriend humans . its lead developer , jason hadjioannou , showcased a companion ai app for ios at 2015\u2019s techcrunch disrupt in london . the app uses artificial intelligence to learn about and bond with the user , proactively striking up conversations and remembering the personal interests of the individual . bloom\u2019s companion app is interacted with via natural spoken language and presents one of the most realistic speech synthesis engines currently available . bloom ai is based in england and was founded by jason hadjioannou .\nthis specific business was administered by one director : jason h . who was presiding over it from thu , 25th jul 2013 to dissolution date on tue , 25th jul 2017 .\nceo jason hadjioannou pitches bloom . bloom describes itself as a companion ai that lives on your smartphone . find out more about company name on pitchdesk : permalink pitchdesk is the place to pitch and get noticed by the right people at the right time , and for those looking for pitches it ' s the place to find exactly the ones you ' re looking for . explore 100s more 60 second pitches like this one at urltoken\nhadjioannou has the impression that he \u201ccan digest and understand a single - task app\u2019s full service a lot more easily and without much of a learning curve\u201d . if hyper - semplification means accessibility and immediacy , then why shouldn\u2019t this be a standard for apps ?\njason hadjioannou\u2019s idea to develop la - la , on the other hand , came from a daily event : \u201ci was about to send my girlfriend a text message one morning and just thought it\u2019d be cool if i sent her a short audible song snippet instead of writing it . i\u2019m not really a chatty text messenger and normally run out of things to write , but a song snippet would say everything i needed without sounding boring . i made an early version of the app and sent her the 17 second chorus of \u2018hello\u2019 by lionel richie\u201d .\neven further , during a time where people are increasingly concerned about privacy , these apps give the advantage of being less invasive compared to more complex ones . not only do they request ( and require ) fewer permissions , \u201cthey don\u2019t hold much personal data\u201d , hadjioannou says .\nla - la , on the other hand , can even get you free drinks during a concert . \u201ca band declared on stage one night that anyone who sent them a la - la message with the lyrics \u201cbuy me a drink\u201d would get one on the house\u201d , hadjioannou told us .\nhadjioannou poses a comparison with social networks : \u201cwe don\u2019t all want all the features of a complex social network , but certain elements can appeal to different people . with single - function apps , users can pick and choose a social media outlet that fits who they are and how they wish to express themselves\u201d .\nincredibly simple , minimalistic , and with only single - function , the latest app trends is towards apps that do one really basic thing . yo ! was a hit because of its extremely simple communication style , literally only pushing the word \u2018 yo ! \u2019 to other users . surprisingly , it\u2019s not alone . similar single - function apps have been appearing in app stores , including la - la , emojli , and yo . the big questions is , why ? what\u2019s so good about an app that can only do one thing ?\ni decided to take a closer look at the reason behind the popularity of these apps by asking the developers themselves about their appeal . more than just single - tasks apps , it looks like there may be more than one valid reason to start using these so - called single - function apps .\nthe common thread of every single - function apps is a hyper - simplification of something that seems to go against the evolution of technology ( and common sense ) . no one buys a smart - phone to simply send a \u2018yo ! \u2019 or a goofy emoticon to friends . it seems almost counter - intuitive if you consider the enhanced level of communication that smartphones are supposed to bring .\nthe single - function or \u2018one - task\u2019 app changes slightly from one app to another , but when you consider it , they\u2019re not all that different . they all serve as a way to facilitate c ommunication between users . what changes , however , is the method .\nas already mentioned , for example , yo lets you send only one message to your contacts : \u2018yo ! \u2019 . with la - la , on the other hand , you can chat with friend , but only through music .\nanother app is lo , which you can use to send your location to friends . in the vein of simplicity , a friend asks for your location , and you answer with your position . that\u2019s it . very similar is 1minlate , which lets other people track your movements on a map for half an hour . it\u2019\u2019s like telling your friends , \u201ci\u2019m on my way . \u201d\nand then there\u2019s this . it\u2019s a social network where you can share only one link per day .\npush for pizza , which is slightly different , lets you order delivery pizza with a couple of taps on your smartphone\u2019s screen .\nthe simplicity of these apps\u2019 functions is matched only by the simplicity of their interface . with big buttons and bright colors , they\u2019re a reference to the bi - dimensional flat design we first saw with windows 8 , then ios 7 , and finally with the new material design in android .\nbut how do these developers go about designing these kinds of apps ? what need drives these apparently useless apps ? they\u2019re all legitimate questions that you might have asked yourself , which i in turn , asked it\u2019s developers .\nsuprisingly , apps like yo and lo where created from real needs . or arbel , yo\u2019s developer , got a request form his boss to make an app so that he could send notifications to his personal assistant . \u201cafter dismissing him at first because i thought it was not worth my time , i thought about it and remembered i have a friend who i communicate with in the same way\u2013 by texting each other content - less messages . like , for example , \u2018yo\u2019\u201d .\nlo , on the other hand , was developed by 4 people living in a 2 bedroom apartment . \u201cone day while we were discussing our remote working strategy and how we typically communicate , someone asked the question \u2018 what\u2019s the most common message we send each other ? \u2019 we all thought about it , and the obvious answer was \u2018where are you ? \u2019\u201d said evan bullington , base forty \u2019s co - founder , the company behind lo .\nother apps , like emojli , were created as more of a fun idea . matt gray and tom scott , the app\u2019s developers , told softonic that the idea came from yo and the new emojis . \u201cthe two of us had the idea at about the same time \u2014 we weren\u2019t sold on it until we realized that usernames should be emoji too . at that point , we burst out laughing and realized we had to build it\u201d .\nwhile they may be fun , you might be asking yourself why you should choose a single - function app instead of a more robust one that does all of these things . if you think about it , you can easily say \u2018yo\u2019 , send your location , an emoticon , or a song via imessage or whatsapp . is it really necessary to have different single - function apps ?\nwell , behind all these apps there is one common motto : keep - it - simple . as or arbel puts it , \u201cwhy complicate things when they can be simple ? \u201d bullington agrees , saying that the advantage of these apps comes from their simplicity \u201cthe value of apps like yo is that users can go in and perform the task they want to perform without distraction or friction . it\u2019s just get in , and get out\u201d . gray agrees : \u201ci downloaded yo ! it didn\u2019t stop me using anything else , but it was an amusing brief addition to the apps i already use\u201d .\nbut it\u2019s not just that . these apps have immediacy on their side . they respond to daily concrete needs . if i want to do one simple thing , and there\u2019s an app that lets me do just that , then why should i go through a more complex one ?\nbullington goes further , saying that \u201cthe user advantage of using lo is all in the request - respond format and the 1 - tap user flow . [ \u2026 ] the world is responding to a new phenomenon\u2013 technology as a time - waster . we\u2019re realizing that we spend too much time attached to feature - packed apps . with a push - heavy app like lo , you can perform actions without gluing yourself to complicated app interfaces\u201d .\nthe world is responding to a new phenomenon\u2013 technology as a time - waster .\nmoreover , these apps stimulate creativity by giving you new challenges , as grey points out . \u201cthe added constraints of only being able to use emojis in our app gives you a challenge and a prompt to be creative\u201d .\nif i hear a song on the radio that me and my girlfriend always listen to , for example , and i want to tell her , sending her part of the song could be worth much more than telling her about it . asking a friend you\u2019re meeting up with where he or she is is much simpler with lo , and the same goes for trying to get someone\u2019s attention with yo ! or by sending them an \u2018i\u2019m happy\u2019 emojli . these are the primary intended functions of these apps .\nbut single - function apps can actually have alternative uses too . apart from communicating with friends and family , they allow users to \u201cget notifications about things they either can\u2019t get anywhere else , or have to download a whole app just to get , \u201d says arbel .\non yo\u2019s website , you can subscribe to many different feeds that notify you with a yo each time something happens . earthquake yo warns you if there is an earthquake larger than 6 . 0 magnitude , while redalertisrael warns israelis of rocket strikes in israel . you can also use yo ! to check if you\u2019re drinking enough water throughout the day with yowater , or meet happy people with happyyo .\nwe believe smart people from around the world will keep create amazing use cases with yo .\naside from these serious uses , yo\u2019s own offices have a vending machine that employees can yo ! to get a soda . they even have a toaster that you can yo ! to turn on , notifying you with a yo when toast is ready .\ninstalling and uninstalling apps on your smartphone is so quick and simple that it\u2019s almost effortless . storage space keeps getting bigger and bigger , and the \u2018there\u2019s an app for that\u2019 mentality isn\u2019t far from the truth these days . if single - function apps really fill the gap of some need , could these apps be the standard in the future ? think of apps as big as facebook , which has moved it\u2019s messenger function to a standalone apps , or foursquare , which separated it\u2019s glaringly different functions into two separate apps : foursquare and swarm .\nthese apps\u2019 developers all agree on the fact that the \u2018keep it simple\u2019 philosophy works , and that there is a trend towards more simple and immediate apps , although this isn\u2019t necessarily coming at the expense of more complex apps .\nit\u2019ll be interesting to see how they\u2019ll integrate with wearables , where screens are smaller and the possibility to do more than one thing with an app is limited . \u201cif i want to know how far away my brother is , but i know he\u2019s biking over , i know i won\u2019t get a text response while he\u2019s riding . if he just has to tap a button on his watch or say a command to share his location , it\u2019s safer and easier , and that\u2019s a real value added\u201d , says bullington . as a matter of fact , yo is already available for google glass and will soon be available on other wearable . arbel\u2019s idea is to make it available on all devices .\nthe key concept of these apps , and what their success on wearables depends on , is linked to the immediacy of push notifications . \u201cyo brought us the notion that apps can exist primarily within the context of push notifications , and with lo , we\u2019re trying to further that idea by making push notifications complete simple actions . it\u2019s very easy to see push notifications becoming the primary hub of these one - function apps , simply because of how easy and instantaneous they are to use , \u201d lo\u2019s co - founder darshan desai told softonic .\nit\u2019s very easy to see push notifications becoming the primary hub of these one - function apps .\nyo can activate real things in the real world , and lo\u2019s developers \u201cwant to see these ideas improve the world , so that\u2019s what we\u2019re working towards\u201d .\nbasically , the success of these apps will depend mostly on how they\u2019ll improve our relationship with technology , expanding its use in some cases , adapting to devices in others .\nbullington forecasts that simple apps will converge with more complex ones , and it won\u2019t take long before we\u2019ll discover if the future will develop in this direction , or multi - function and single - task apps will continue to coexist . only time will tell , but if facebook and foursqaure , yo , la - la , and emojli are any indication , it looks like that\u2019s where we\u2019re headed .\nthe name and logo of softonic are registered trademarks of softonic international s . a .\ncopyright softonic international s . a . \u00a9 1997 - 2018 - all rights reserved\nas yo has proved , the public\u2019s appetite for messaging seems not to have stopped with whatsapp . many others have appeared before an since . as sarah perez recently found out . now another has appeared which plans to plug at our emotional side a little more , drawing the medium most tied to the heart : music .\ninstead of a yo , or a word or an image , new music messaging app la - la lets its users chat with audio snippets of songs .\nsay you want to send a quick \u2018hi\u2019 to a girlfriend or boyfriend . on la - la you might select \u2018hello\u2019 by lionel richie ( i\u2019m sure better songs are available ) , pick your friend\u2019s contact and hit send . they can reply with their own sing choices , presumably until you\u2019ve run out of ideas .\nusers can also send la - la messages via sms ( for recipients without the app ) or to someone befriended to their la - la account . the recipient doesn\u2019t know what song snippet they got until they play it , adding that frisson on anticipation .\nit reminds me of a different kind of take on music sharing , thisismyjam , but done as messages .\ncurrently , la - la has a neat selection of licensed music by popular artists and has the option for users to create their own messages by searching youtube for music and clipping out a section for sending .\nunlike other \u201cmusic sending\u201d apps out there that send song links attached to written chat messages users can\u2019t chat with words in any way on la - la \u2014 only music .\nthis is probably good for teens but likely to be of some frustration to adults perhaps .\nthe advertisements supplied by our carefully selected sponsors enable us to host and support the company data we share with our free members .\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\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 .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 company check ltd ( 04905417 ) registered office : caspian point one , pierhead street , cardiff , cf10 4dq , united kingdom .\nai research [ . com ] is a collection of global thoughts , theories and studies on the subject of artificial intelligence .\nthe uk has a great heritage in ai , stemming back to pioneers such as alan turing , one of the undisputed fathers of the field . britain has some of the best ai research groups in the world , including cambridge , imperial and university college london ( ucl ) , and is a growing centre for tech entrepreneurship . but companies specialising in ai are few and far between , and those that do exist tend to be focused in one particular area .\ngoogle\u2019s acquisition of deepmind has shone a light on this relatively nascent commercial sector , and ben medlock , co - founder of ai firm swiftkey , believes that the uk is capable of building sustainable ai businesses to rival the giants of the west coast .\nsome experts have warned that artificial intelligence could lead to mass unemployment . dr stuart armstrong , from the future of humanity institute at the university of oxford , said computers had the potential to take over people\u2019s jobs at a faster rate than new roles could be created .\nhe cited logistics , administration and insurance underwriting as professions that were particularly vulnerable to the development of artificial intelligence . however , anderson said ai is not all about \u201chacking the workforce to pieces\u201d . rather it is about making individuals more productive , and making sure that \u201cprocesses get applied , stuff is accurate , errors are eliminated , and compliance is met\u201d . analyst firm gartner predicts that \u2018smart machines\u2019 will have a widespread impact on businesses by 2020 .\nvocaliq founded by blaise thomson , martin szummer and steve young , vocaliq is a cambridge - based startup , formed to exploit technology developed by the spoken dialogue systems group at the university of cambridge , uk . with expertise and toolkits covering speech recognition , spoken language understanding , dialog design , and speech synthesis the company provides customised spoken language interfaces to any device , and for any application including smartphones , robots , cars , call - centres , and games . in september 2015 vocaliq was acquired by apple .\nswiftkey swiftkey uses artificial intelligence to make personalised mobile apps . it is best known for the swiftkey keyboard , which learns from each individual user to accurately predict their next word and improve autocorrect . its machine learning and natural language processing technology understands the context of language and how words fit together . swiftkey products were embedded on more than 100 million devices last year , and the company has just launched an app for iphones and ipads called swiftkey note . the company behind swiftkey was founded in 2008 by jon reynolds and dr ben medlock .\ncelaton celaton \u2019s instream software applies artificial intelligence to labour - intensive clerical tasks and decision making . every day , businesses receive mountains of information via email and paper . instream learns to recognise different types of information and process it accordingly . it never forgets , and handles huge volumes of information at high - speed . like a real person , it asks questions when it is not sure what to do . andrew anderson is the founder and ceo of celaton .\nlincor lincor provides hospital bedside computers to entertain patients and engage them with relevant information and advice . this virtual personal doctor will constantly analyse live personal health data to enable preventative medicine and tailored lifestyle advice . during a hospital visit , the data will be further analysed by hospital ai , giving doctors a more complete and detailed picture . enda murphy is the founder and cto of lincor solutions .\nfeaturespace featurespace has developed and sells two software products based on its predictive analytics platform . one is for fraud detection and the other for marketing analytics . its products use advanced proprietary algorithms to exploit the vast amounts of customer interaction data that many companies collect , delivering insights that can help to detect and prevent fraud and prevent customer churn . featurespace\u2019s team is led by ceo martina king ( former managing director of aurasma and yahoo ! europe ) and cto david excell , who co - founded the company with professor bill fitzgerald , alongside matt mills ( commercial director ) and simon rodgers ( director of engineering ) .\ndarktrace darktrace uses advanced mathematics to automatically detect abnormal behaviour in organisations in order to manage risks from cyber - attacks . unlike software that reads log files or puts locks on the technology , darktrace\u2019s approach allows businesses to protect their information and intellectual property from state - sponsored , criminal groups or malicious employees that many believe are already inside the networks of every critical infrastructure company . darktrace was founded in cambridge , uk , in 2013 by mathematicians and machine learning specialists from the university of cambridge , together with intelligence experts from mi5 and gchq .\noohyeah started conducting its operations in the year 2013 as a private limited company with reg . no . 08625086 . the firm ' s headquarters was registered in chingford at jackson house . this oohyeah ltd firm had been on the market for at least four years .\ncapital declared on mon , 9th nov 2015 : 1 . 00 gbp ( sh01 )\ncapital declared on mon , 3rd nov 2014 : 1 . 00 gbp ( sh01 )\n2018 \u00a9 bizdb . co . uk . all rights reserved . terms of use and privacy policy\nall the information provided is derived from publicly available records . unintentional errors are possible - urltoken is not responsible for how accurate or up to date the data is . you use the information provided at your own risk .\nprivacy policy - terms - contact - copyright \u00a9 companies in the uk ltd 2018 all rights reserved .\nla - la app ltd is a dissolved ( dormant ) company incorporated on 7 june 2013 with the registered office located in london , greater london . la - la app ltd has been running for 5 years 1 month . there are currently 1 active director and 0 active secretaries according to the latest confirmation statement submitted on 7th june 2016 .\nthe 30 . 06 . 16 accounts indicate that the company is either dormant or no longer trades .\nla - la lab ltd is a dissolved company incorporated on 21 january 2015 with the registered office located in london , greater london . la - la lab ltd has been running for 3 years 5 months . there are currently 1 active director and 0 active secretaries according to the latest confirmation statement submitted on 21st january 2015 .\nla - la is a social network / music messaging application for ios that uses audio instead of written words . users communicate by sending each other audible song snippets which include music lyrics to conduct their conversations . [ 1 ]\nan early version of the\nmessaging app\nwas developed in beginning of july 2014 and the first la - la message to be sent via the service was a stream of the 17 second chorus of \u2018hello\u2019 by lionel richie . [ 3 ]\nsince its summer release , la - la has been reported to have passed over 40 , 00 users and has been featured in respectable technology publications including\ntechcrunch\n,\nproduct hunt\n,\nrttnews\n&\nurltoken\n. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ]\non la - la ' s official blog , there are screen captures from twitter users expressing their joy for the app -\nfinally , a messenger that understands my love for music\n,\nnew favourite app : la - la lets you send song snippets\n,\nso perfect ; we all need @ la _ la _ app\n- to mention a few . [ 8 ]\nla - la is often mentioned alongside the other single - task messaging apps :\nyo\n,\nwhatsapp\n&\nsnapchat\n. [ 9 ] [ 10 ]\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 .\nla - la app ltd . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as 08561012\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 .\nwe require your email address in order to send you alerts by email . you can unsubscribe at any time .\nincludes risk score , credit limit , ccjs , mortgages & charges , director & secretary timeline , shareholders , ownership & group stucture . plus unlimited updates and free documents !\n62090 other information technology service activities - the company was dormant during y / e 30 . 06 . 16 .\na number of studies have found that today\u2019s visual question answering ( vqa ) models are heavily driven by superficial correlations in the training data and lack sufficient image grounding . to encourage development of models geared towards the latter , we propose a new setting for vqa where for every question type , train and test sets have different prior distributions of answers . specifically , we present new splits of the vqa v1 and vqa v2 datasets , which we call visual question answering under changing priors ( vqa - cp v1 and vqa - cp v2 respectively ) . first , we evaluate several existing vqa models under this new setting and show that their performance degrades significantly compared to the original vqa setting . second , we propose a novel grounded visual question answering model ( gvqa ) that contains inductive biases and restrictions in the architecture specifically designed to prevent the model from \u2018cheating\u2019 by primarily relying on priors in the training data . specifically , gvqa explicitly disentangles the recognition of visual concepts present in the image from the identification of plausible answer space for a given question , enabling the model to more robustly generalize across different distributions of answers . gvqa is built off an existing vqa model \u2013 stacked attention networks ( san ) . our experiments demonstrate that gvqa significantly outperforms san on both vqa - cp v1 and vqa - cp v2 datasets . interestingly , it also outperforms more powerful vqa models such as multimodal compact bilinear pooling ( mcb ) in several cases . gvqa offers strengths complementary to san when trained and evaluated on the original vqa v1 and vqa v2 datasets . finally , gvqa is more transparent and interpretable than existing vqa models .\ndespite their ability to memorize large datasets , deep neural networks often achieve good generalization performance . however , the differences between the learned solutions of networks which generalize and those which do not remain unclear . additionally , the tuning properties of single directions ( defined as the activation of a single unit or some linear combination of units in response to some input ) have been highlighted , but their importance has not been evaluated . here , we connect these lines of inquiry to demonstrate that a network\u2019s reliance on single directions is a good predictor of its generalization performance , across networks trained on datasets with different fractions of corrupted labels , across ensembles of networks trained on datasets with unmodified labels , across different hyperparameters , and over the course of training . while dropout only regularizes this quantity up to a point , batch normalization implicitly discourages single direction reliance , in part by decreasing the class selectivity of individual units . finally , we find that class selectivity is a poor predictor of task importance , suggesting not only that networks which generalize well minimize their dependence on individual units by reducing their selectivity , but also that individually selective units may not be necessary for strong network performance .\nari s . morcos , david g . t . barrett , neil c . rabinowitz , & matthew botvinick @ deepmind\nthe value and power of artificial intelligence is growing dramatically every year , and will soon dominate the internet \u2013 and the economy as a whole . however , ai tools today are fragmented by a closed development environment ; most are developed by one company to perform one task , and there is no way to plug two tools together . singularitynet aims to become the key protocol for networking ai and machine learning tools to form a coordinated artificial general intelligence . singularitynet is an open - source protocol and collection of smart contracts for a decentralized market of coordinated ai services . within this framework , the benefits of ai become a global commons infrastructure for the benefit of all ; anyone can access ai tech or become a stakeholder in its development . anyone can add an ai / machine learning service to singularitynet for use by the network , and receive network payment tokens in exchange . singularitynet is backed by the singularitynet foundation , which operates on a belief that the benefits of ai should not be dominated by any small set of powerful institutions , but shared by all . a key goal of singularitynet is to ensure the technology is benevolent according to human standards , and the network is designed to incentivize and reward beneficial players .\noffline ai refers to artificial intelligence programs that run on - device , as opposed to server - side apis that run programs to perform ai tasks remotely . why is this a thing ? well there are three big benefits to using offline ai .\nthe first is operation speed . if a device has all the data it needs and possess the ability to perform intelligent tasks such as image recognition and natural language processing without needing to send / receive data processed on a remote server somewhere , then the speed of the operation is greatly improved due to the lack of reliance on network connectivity and / or server hardware performance .\nan on - device ai program can run trained machine learning models and neural networks using nothing but the device hardware and software . not having to rely on network connectivity greatly improves the speed of operation and has a positive impact on user experience . ( core ml for macos and ios is a framework by apple that will allow such programs to run on a mac or an ios device . i\u2019ll be talking more about core ml in future posts ) .\nthe second benefit to using offline ai comes hand in hand with the first . if online is false then network costs are zero ! to give you an example of how much of an impact this can have on an ai business . .\nthe company i work for is an artificial intelligence and augmented reality company with a consumer facing mobile app , and it\u2019s not uncommon for even medium - sized tech companies to spend millions of dollars per month on the server - side technology needed to perform the ai tasks that make an app\u2019s feature - set possible .\nthe majority of this huge cost goes towards server hosting and data bandwidth fees that occur whenever the app sends image data from a user\u2019s device camera and up to our online neural nets for processing . if you want really fast image - recognition performance for example , you\u2019ll need to send up a lot of image data , multiple times per second . the promise of offline ai eliminates this process altogether .\nthe third benefit is one of increasing importance to society as consumer technology and the social media industry matures , so is it that the responsibility to protect people\u2019s data is more greatly required . user data privacy is an ethically important practice made possible by offline ai .\nprocessing all data on - device means that it is sandboxed and better protected against data abuse and server hacking . yes the device could still be hacked or stolen for that matter , but the risk of user data abuse is greatly reduced as the data is never sent to a remote network or stored server - side . user data can be processed , used for current tasks and then purged without leaving digital breadcrumbs when the data is no longer needed .\nin time , as ai applications become more intwined with our daily lives , the need for this type of responsibility will increase and the onus is on us , program developers , software engineers and computer scientists to build such applications that behave respectively towards the personal security of the people that use them .\nthis paper introduces wavenet , a deep neural network for generating raw audio waveforms . the model is fully probabilistic and autoregressive , with the predictive distribution for each audio sample conditioned on all previous ones ; nonetheless we show that it can be efficiently trained on data with tens of thousands of samples per second of audio . when applied to text - to - speech , it yields state - ofthe - art performance , with human listeners rating it as significantly more natural sounding than the best parametric and concatenative systems for both english and mandarin . a single wavenet can capture the characteristics of many different speakers with equal fidelity , and can switch between them by conditioning on the speaker identity . when trained to model music , we find that it generates novel and often highly realistic musical fragments . we also show that it can be employed as a discriminative model , returning promising results for phoneme recognition .\nthe ibm watson ai xprize is a $ 5 million ai and cognitive computing competition challenging teams globally to develop and demonstrate how humans can collaborate with powerful ai technologies to tackle the world\u2019s grand challenges . this prize will focus on creating advanced and scalable applications that benefit consumers and businesses across a multitude of disciplines . the solutions will contribute to the enrichment of available tools and data sets for the usage of innovators everywhere . the goal is also to accelerate the understanding and adoption of ai\u2019s most promising breakthroughs .\nevery year leading up to ted 2020 , the teams will compete for interim prizes and the opportunity to advance to the next year\u2019s competition . the three finalist teams will take the ted stage in 2020 to deliver jaw - dropping , awe - inspiring ted talks demonstrating what they have achieved .\ntypical of all xprize competitions , the ibm watson ai xprize will crowdsource solutions from some of the most brilliant thinkers and entrepreneurs around the world , creating true exponential impact .\nto compete in the ibm watson ai xprize you must be a fully registered team . to complete your registration , you must create a team profile , sign the competitor\u2019s agreement and pay the registration fee .\nthe $ 3 , 000 , 000 grand prize , $ 1 , 000 , 000 2nd place , and $ 500 , 000 3rd place purses will be awarded at the end of competition at ted2020 , for a total of $ 4 . 5 million .\ntwo milestone competition prize purses will be awarded at the end of each of the first two rounds of the competition , and the judges may award additional special prizes to recognize special accomplishments . a total of $ 500 , 000 will be available for these prizes and will be allocated by the judges for special accomplishments .\nthe progress in ai research and applications in the past 20 years makes it timely to focus attention not only on making ai more capable , but also on maximizing the societal benefit of ai . the democratization of exponential technology enables ai and cognitive computing to put empowerment into the hands of innovators everywhere . driven by long term capabilities of ai impact , and to better understand the prospects of human and ai collaboration , the ibm watson ai xprize provides an interdisciplinary platform for domain experts , developers and innovators to , through collaboration , push the boundaries of ai to new heights . the competition will bring the ai community together and accelerate the development of scalable , hybrid solutions and audacious breakthroughs to address humanity\u2019s grandest challenges .\nwatch alphago take on lee sedol , the world\u2019s top go player , in the final match of the google deepmind challenge .\nmatch score : alphago 3 \u2013 lee sedol 1 . [ game five : seoul , south korea , 15th march at 13 : 00 kst ; 04 : 00 gmt ; for us at - 1 day ( 14th march ) 21 : 00 pt , 00 : 00 et . ]\nthe game of go originated in china more than 2 , 500 years ago . the rules of the game are simple : players take turns to place black or white stones on a board , trying to capture the opponent\u2019s stones or surround empty space to make points of territory . as simple as the rules are , go is a game of profound complexity . there are more possible positions in go than there are atoms in the universe . that makes go a googol times more complex than chess . go is played primarily through intuition and feel , and because of its beauty , subtlety and intellectual depth it has captured the human imagination for centuries . alphago is the first computer program to ever beat a professional , human player . read more about the game of go and how alphago is using machine learning to master this ancient game .\nin october 2015 , the program alphago won 5 - 0 in a formal match against the reigning 3 - times european champion , fan hui , to become the first program to ever beat a professional go player in an even game . now alphago will face its ultimate challenge : a 5 - game challenge match in seoul against the legendary lee sedol , the top go player in the world over the past decade , for a $ 1m prize . for full details , see the press release .\nthe matches were held at the four seasons hotel , seoul , south korea , starting at 13 : 00 local time ( 04 : 00 gmt ; day before 20 : 00 pt , 23 : 00 et ) on march 9th , 10th , 12th , 13th and 15th .\nthe matches were livestreamed on deepmind\u2019s youtube channel as well as broadcast on tv throughout asia through korea\u2019s baduk tv , as well as in china , japan , and elsewhere . match commentators included michael redmond , the only professional western go player to achieve 9 dan status . redmond commentated in english , and yoo changhyuk professional 9 dan , kim sungryong professional 9 dan , song taegon professional 9 dan , and lee hyunwook professional 8 dan commentated in korean alternately . the matches were played under chinese rules with a komi of 7 . 5 ( the compensation points the player who goes second receives at the end of the match ) . each player received two hours per match with three lots of 60 - second byoyomi ( countdown periods after they have finished their allotted time ) .\nin 2009 , film - maker and former ai programmer raj dye spent his summer following futurist ai researchers ben goertzel and hugo degaris around hong kong and xiamen , documenting their doings and gathering their perspectives . the result , after some work by crack film editor alex mackenzie , was the 45 minute documentary singularity or bust \u2014 a uniquely edgy , experimental singularitarian road movie , featuring perhaps the most philosophical three - foot - tall humanoid robot ever , a glance at the fast - growing chinese research scene in the late aughts , and even a bit of a real - life love story . the film was screened in theaters around the world , and won the best documentary award at the 2013 la cinema festival of hollywood and the la lift off festival . and now it is online , free of charge , for your delectation .\nsingularity or bust is a true story pertaining to events occurring in the year 2009 . it captures a fascinating slice of reality , but bear in mind that things move fast these days . for more recent updates on goertzel and degaris\u2019s quest for transhuman ai , you\u2019ll have to consult the internet , or your imagination .\nmachine learning is the science of getting computers to act without being explicitly programmed . in the past decade , machine learning has given us self - driving cars , practical speech recognition , effective web search , and a vastly improved understanding of the human genome . machine learning is so pervasive today that you probably use it dozens of times a day without knowing it . many researchers also think it is the best way to make progress towards human - level ai . in this class , you will learn about the most effective machine learning techniques , and gain practice implementing them and getting them to work for yourself . more importantly , you\u2019ll learn about not only the theoretical underpinnings of learning , but also gain the practical know - how needed to quickly and powerfully apply these techniques to new problems . finally , you\u2019ll learn about some of silicon valley\u2019s best practices in innovation as it pertains to machine learning and ai .\nthis course provides a broad introduction to machine learning , datamining , and statistical pattern recognition . topics include : ( i ) supervised learning ( parametric / non - parametric algorithms , support vector machines , kernels , neural networks ) . ( ii ) unsupervised learning ( clustering , dimensionality reduction , recommender systems , deep learning ) . ( iii ) best practices in machine learning ( bias / variance theory ; innovation process in machine learning and ai ) . the course will also draw from numerous case studies and applications , so that you\u2019ll also learn how to apply learning algorithms to building smart robots ( perception , control ) , text understanding ( web search , anti - spam ) , computer vision , medical informatics , audio , database mining , and other areas .\ncan i earn a course certificate if i completed this course before they were available ? in order to verify one\u2019s identity and maintain academic integrity , learners who completed assignments or quizzes for machine learning prior to november 1st will need to redo and resubmit these assessments in order to earn a course certificate . to clarify , both quizzes and programming assignments need to be resubmitted . though your deadlines may have technically passed , please be assured that you may resubmit both types of assessments at any time . we apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we strive to ensure the integrity and value of our certificates .\nplease note that , in order to earn a course certificate , you must complete the course within 180 days of payment , or by may 1 , 2016 , whichever is earlier .\nthis talk took place on 20th january 2016 \u2013 at the world economic forum annual meeting ( and was developed in partnership with arirang ) .\nmatthew grob , executive vice - president and chief technology officer , qualcomm , usa andrew moore , dean , school of computer science , carnegie mellon university , usa stuart russell , professor of computer science , university of california , berkeley , usa ya - qin zhang , president , baidu . com , people\u2019s republic of china\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\n10 / 24 / 17 - - 18 : 37 : _ hannah wise and a n . . .\n01 / 14 / 18 - - 08 : 49 : _ sndhk2018 will be t . . .\n01 / 22 / 18 - - 08 : 22 : _ the incredible john . . .\n01 / 23 / 18 - - 10 : 18 : _ snd39 best of digit . . .\n01 / 28 / 18 - - 22 : 08 : _ don\u2019t miss the malo . . .\n02 / 12 / 18 - - 04 : 00 : _ snd39 best of digit . . .\n02 / 16 / 18 - - 07 : 55 : _ snd39 best of digit . . .\n02 / 24 / 18 - - 05 : 45 : _ meet the judges of . . .\n02 / 24 / 18 - - 08 : 44 : _ snd39 : award of exc . . .\n03 / 23 / 18 - - 13 : 30 : _ the new york times , . . .\n04 / 02 / 18 - - 10 : 30 : _ the time has come , . . .\n04 / 09 / 18 - - 07 : 02 : _ meet the snd hong k . . .\n04 / 14 / 18 - - 07 : 48 : _ thank you snd hong . . .\n06 / 01 / 18 - - 19 : 26 : _ behind time magazin . . .\n06 / 08 / 18 - - 03 : 51 : _ # snd ams : smart new . . .\nwhen it comes to news design , there ' s print , digital and then there ' s embroidery . at least according to hannah wise , the engagement editor at the dallas morning news .\ndownload the november 2017 snd wallpaper created by edel rodriguez or download the 2017 full snd calendar with the most important events of the year and of course snd events . showcase is snd\u2019s new space for designers to show their works in print and online . be proud of your work and inspire others to be creative . did you [ \u2026 ]\ndownload the november 2017 snd wallpaper created by f\u00ea or download the 2017 full snd calendar with the most important events of the year and of course snd events . showcase is snd\u2019s new space for designers to show their works in print and online . be proud of your work and inspire others to be creative . did you or [ \u2026 ]\n01 / 14 / 18 - - 08 : 49 : sndhk2018 will be the first international infographics event to take place in hong kong .\nsnd region 19 \u2014 asia , south - pacific is delighted to announce the snd hong kong infographic summit on april 13 - 15 , 2018 . infographics are an important tool for innovative storytelling and crucial for attracting young readers . this is a unique opportunity to meet and learn from some of the best infographics minds in the international market .\n01 / 22 / 18 - - 08 : 22 : the incredible john maeda will be the first keynote speaker at # sndnyc .\nhe is currently global head of computational design + inclusion at automattic . previously , he received the white house\u2019s national design award , was a tenured research professor at the mit media lab and served as the president of the rhode island school of design .\nthe time to enter this year\u2019s best of digital design may have passed , but we are still looking for your input in nominating organizations from around the world for our world\u2019s best . so please \u2013 nominate ! 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{"id": 55940, "summary": [{"text": "panda tea or panda dung tea is a type of tea cultivated in the mountains of ya'an , sichuan and fertilized by the dung of pandas .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "when it officially goes on the market in april 2012 it will reputedly be the world 's most expensive tea and 50 grams ( approximately 16 cups of tea ) sold for $ 3,500 ( \u00a3 2,200 ) , or about $ 200 ( \u00a3 130 ) a cup .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "an yanshi , a local panda tea entrepreneur , argues that the tea is healthy given that pandas only consume wild bamboo and absorb only about 30 % of the nutrients and that it encourages \" the culture of recycling and using organic fertilizers . \" ", "topic": 33}], "title": "panda tea", "paragraphs": ["our family story timeline american chinese about us careers panda cares panda restaurant group , inc .\ntea leaves in this plantation are known as ' panda tea ' , which is green tea cultivated with the faeces of china ' s symbolic animal .\nkickstart your day and take your tea everywhere with our glass infuser . it\u2019s integrated tea strainer will enable you to conveniently infuse your panda tea bags .\nwearing a panda suit during an event to promote his tea , mr an offered his gratitude :\ni thank heaven and earth for blessing us with this environmental panda tea .\nan said he hoped his ' panda poo tea ' could make it into the guinness book of world records as the most expensive tea .\npu - ehr tea , oolong tea and green mate reduce appetite and burn fat .\npanda tea garden suites accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival .\nsince he invented the tea in november 2011 , an has collected 10 tons of panda droppings to fertilise the plantation .\nroughly a dozen guests were invited by mr an to hand - pick the first batch of his organic panda - fertilised tea .\nguests can also dine at panda tea suites restaurant which serves a selection of local and international cuisines as well as daily breakfast buffets .\nthe world ' s most expensive cup of tea is set to go on sale in china at \u00a3130 a cup - fertilised with panda dung .\n\ud83d\udc68\ud83c\udffc\u200d\ud83c\udf3e purifiez votre corps et retrouvez la forme avec notre challenge detox 100 % naturel . d\u00e9j\u00e0 plus de 800 , 000 sachets panda tea vendus \ud83d\udc3c\nso far there have been no takers for the unusual product that comes accompanied by a special panda - shaped tea set and two wildlife paintings .\nan yanshi , right , unloads panda droppings that are used as fertilizer at his tea farm in ya ' an , sichuan province . an grows the tea using tons of excrement from panda bears living at nearby breeding centers . he hopes to sell the organic green tea for more than $ 200 a cup . ( stringer / china , reuters photo )\nvous avez des questions concernant votre panda challenge ? l ' \u00e9quipe panda tea , supervis\u00e9e par notre pharmacien expert en bien - \u00eatre et nutrition , se fera un plaisir de r\u00e9pondre \u00e0 vos questions pour que vous puissiez optimiser vos r\u00e9sultats .\nthe first batch of panda dung tea will be sold in lots of about 1 . 75 ounces for $ 3 , 500 each , a price an said makes it the world ' s most expensive tea . most people use about a tenth of an ounce of tea per cup .\nafter hitting up two locations that claimed they serve\nbubble tea\nand did not have any milk tea , i hoped that panda tea would have what i was searching for here in winnipeg . when i stopped in , the menu had endless choices of bubble milk . . .\nlocals dressed in panda costumes participate in the annual spring tea - picking festival in ya ' an , sichuan province , according the people ' s daily .\nsave time and money with our bundles . you ' ll be able to carry your panda tea everywhere with you and enjoy it on - the - go !\nsave time and money with our bundles . you ' ll be able to save carry your panda tea everywhere with you and enjoy it on - the - go !\n1 x morning boost tea ( 14 doses - one every morning ) 1 x night cleanse tea ( 14 doses - one every night ) .\na chinese entrepreneur has revealed that panda poo is the key ingredient to a new luxury brew .\nan yanshi , an entrepreneur in southwest china , grows the tea in mountainous ya ' an in sichuan province using tons of excrement from panda bears living at nearby breeding centers .\nhe then uses it to grow tea leaves that costs a staggering \u00a322 , 000 per pound . the same amount of tetley tea leaves would costs around \u00a33 .\n' just like green tea , bamboo contains an element that can prevent cancer . '\nthe man behind the brew is an yanshi , a super panda enthusiast from sichuan and a lecturer at sichuan university .\npanda tea is created with all - natural ingredients where each ingredient is specially sourced and selected for its unique properties . these ingredients are then combined and scientifically formulated using an effect known as \u2018food synergy . \u2019\nsave time and money with our bundles . discover our glass infuser and bamboo thermos ! you ' ll be able to save carry your panda tea everywhere with you and enjoy it on - the - go !\nplus qu ' un challenge , panda tea est une v\u00e9ritable communaut\u00e9 promouvant un mode de vie sain . ensemble , nous agissons pour pr\u00e9server notre plan\u00e8te en reversant une partie de nos b\u00e9n\u00e9fices \u00e0 des projets environnementaux .\nchez panda tea , nous sommes tr\u00e8s exigeants en termes de qualit\u00e9 de nos m\u00e9langes . emball\u00e9s dans des infusettes en coton cousues main , nos m\u00e9langes sont compos\u00e9s uniquement d ' ingr\u00e9dients issus de l ' agriculture biologique .\nchina is embracing the harvest season of possibly the world ' s most expensive and bizarre tea .\ncool spot to grab a drink and hang out at . tarp and thai tea there was great\nconviniently located just a 10 - minute drive away from tagbilaran city airport and just a 2 - minute walk to island city mall , panda tea garden suites provide comfortable accommodations with free wi - fi in all public areas .\nan yanshi , 41 , bought 11 tons of excrement from a panda breeding centre in sichuan province in south - west china .\nfurnished with wooden flooring , air - conditioned rooms at panda tea are equipped with heating facilities , a seating area and a tv with cable channels . private bathrooms include hot / cold shower facilities , a hairdryer and free toiletries .\ntons of panda excrement , obtained from the nearby breeding centres in mountainous ya ' an in sichuan province , will be used in growing the tea . each lot of 50 grams will then go for 22 , 000 yuan ( \u00a32 , 200 ) , which according to mr an makes for the world ' s dearest cup of tea .\ncontemporary mixology meets the ancient art of tea at panda tea bar . we are committed to delivering the finest handcrafted beverages around , which means our teas are brewed from whole leaves daily and our juices are always freshly squeezed . whether you choose one of our signature drinks or customize something special , we guarantee you ' ll find your new refreshment obsession .\nfirst batch of tea every year , usually picked in spring , is considered the best brew in china .\nwake up , get up and kick ass all day long with a cup of morning tea at breakfast .\n' environmental panda tea ' isn ' t the only expensive dung - related cuppa . coffees such as kopi luwak and uchunari coffee , which hail from south - east asia and peru , can go for as high as \u00a37 , 875 per pound .\nunique and whimsical property with a panda theme and a cute cafe and bakery attached . convenient to the island city mall and mcdonald ' s .\nhe is now hoping to make it into the guinness book of world records for developing the most expensive tea .\n\u201cunique and whimsical property with a panda theme and a cute cafe and bakery attached . convenient to the island city mall and mcdonald ' s . \u201d\n\ub207 unique and whimsical property with a panda theme and a cute cafe and bakery attached . convenient to the island city mall and mcdonald ' s .\nwow ! how could we describe that in one word ? our tea has been designed by experts in germany , it is an art . we made sure not only to create the best detox tea , but also the yummiest .\ncommenting on the panda ' s digestive nature , mr an said ,\nthey are like a machine that is churning out organic fertiliser . they keep eating .\nfresh , organic tea = more antioxidants . no artificial flavours , colours , sweeteners , dairy or soy . gluten - free\ntea of friendship & fun flavour profile : a playful trio of mint , chocolate & vanilla ingredients : peppermint , rooibos , chamomile , anise , cocoa powder , chocolate & vanilla essence recipe ideas maple forest tea latte mix brewed tea with equal parts milk or non - dairy alternative . add 1 / 2 tsp . of maple syrup & stir to dissolve . enjoy hot or iced . power panda shake brew tea and refrigerate until cold . combine 1 cup chilled tea with 1 cup milk , or non - dairy alternative , 1 tsp . raw cacao powder & 1 banana . set blender on high to combine . cosy snuggle glacial melt pour hot tea over scoops of vanilla and chocolate ice cream . our love of fine tea , craftsmanship and passion are reflected in every expertly blended cup of tea . what\u2019s just as important as the premium quality ingredients we select are the ones we never use \u2013 no artificial flavours , colours , sweeteners , dairy , soy or gluten . loose teas are sold in refillable tins to preserve freshness and nutrients . exposure to light , heat and air causes flavour loss as well as the nutrient value of tea to decline , so be sure to store your teas in the tins they came in . bring the tin back into our shops for refills and enjoy a discount . please note that we sell our loose teas by volume , not weight . for information about tea tin sizes , visit our tea sizing chart . teabags are sold in re - sealable zip top satchels . always reseal tightly after opening .\nit ' s not just the extortionate price tag of the world ' s most expensive tea that might leave a bitter taste .\nmy kids and i visited panda tea , and wanted to buy 3 medium drinks . we had a show & save coupon that was buy one drink , get one free . after ordering , the cashier told us they only allowed the coupon for large drinks . that wasn ' t . . .\nfragrant\nand\nsmooth\nwas how mr an described the tea when its pickings were brewed for the very first time .\nwake up , get up and kick ass all day long with a cup of morning tea at breakfast . it will help * :\nafter brewing the first pickings , an described the tea as fragrant and smooth . some of his guests , however , were not impressed .\nthe giant panda ' s bamboo diet is difficult for the creatures to digest , meaning they have to spend a vast amount of their time eating the woody plant , which is technically a grass .\nthe tea is also being heralded for its health properties as the excrement is enriched with nutrients from bamboo which is a major food source for the bear .\nthe fertilizer made the tea a health boon , an said , because pandas eat only wild bamboo and absorb only a fraction of the nutrients in their food .\ni had a coconut bubble tea , and couldn ' t contain my expressions of pleasure . i was moaning with every sip ! should have gotten two ! !\nthe fresh skin is a tea blend based on highly concentrated in antioxidants plants , vitamins , and minerals that help you maintain or get a nice & sweet skin .\nthe staff wasn ' t very helpful in explaining what i was getting . i like bubble tea and they gave me a drink and the stuff was unbearably sweet .\njustifying the rather steep price , mr an said the profits from the exotic tea would be channelled into an environmental fund . future batches would also have a lower price tag .\nlet\u2019s be honest , if you eat pizza and sit on the couch all day , our panda detox program probably won ' t save you . but if you keep it mostly healthy and do a little exercise , you should see better results .\ndiscover the most effective iced tea detox challenge . formulated by health experts for results . our iced detox challenge will leave you feeling energised and motivated like never before . perfect for the summer !\ndiscover the most effective tea detox , beauty & relax challenge . formulated by health experts in order to get the best results . our detox challenge will help you feeling energized and motivated like never before .\nan yanshi , a 41 - year - old former teacher and journalist , is using the bamboo - eaters ' manure to help fertilise the organic green tea , which he believes will make the perfect brew .\nya\u2019an , china \u2014 \u2014china ' snational treasure , the giant pandas , will become even more precious if one businessman succeeds in using their dung to grow organic green tea he intends to sell for more than $ 200 a cup .\nour tea blends must be drunk as part of a balanced , varied diet . if you have any specific medical conditions , please consult your doctor before . keep your product in a dry place out of the sight and reach of childen .\neverything about this place is asian . even the clients . the smells , the music , the atmosphere in here is so calm and relaxing . . . and their tea is amazing . i prefer the honey lemonade , but i honestly like everything they have in here .\nour tea blends must be drunk as part of a balanced , varied diet . if you have any specific medical conditions , please consult your doctor before . keep your product in a dry place out of the sight and reach of childen . see the list of our ingredients .\nis the newest economy hotel in bohol , where suites of modern aesthetics are furnished and embellished . a gourmet menu developed by an international chef welcomes our guests . also a variety of asian and european breads , cakes and pastries are available together with tea , coffee or chocolate beverages .\ni tried the bubble milk tea and it is so good . i ordered one with less sugar . it is still sweet but not overpowering . i should have requested less ice . it took only a few minutes to finish my order . it is a nice place . . .\nthe business is in a filthy strip mall that needs some spring cleanup work done . inside smelled of sewer backup so it was difficult to wait around in there . tried the coconut milk bubble tea and my partner ordered another . we both discovered we don ' t . . .\ni just want to convey to the people of the world the message of turning waste into something useful ,\nthe 41 - year - old former teacher and journalist said at a weekend event to promote the tea ,\nand the culture of recycling and using organic fertilizers .\nordered the regular bubble milk tea with 50 % sweetness and still good ! perfect for summer weather ! expect long lines and even though the staff are busy , the cashier remains cool and patiently waits for you to create your order . each drink will cost about $ 4 - 5 . . .\ni love going here for bubble tea ! it ' s very small but it ' s perfect for what they serve which is specialty drinks such as slush and milk bubble teas . i believe i saw that they have some desserts available as well but i didn ' t try any . . . .\ndiscover our new challenge conceived to optimize your beauty and health goals . the\nfresh skin\ntea blend is rich in antioxidants and will help you make your skin glow like never before . the\nsleep well\ninfusion must be drunk in the evening after your last meal in order to relax and prepare a good night ' s sleep \u2014 perfect to help you deal with stress .\nan defended the steep price , saying he would channel profits from the initial batches into an environmental fund . future batches would be cheaper , he added .\nit ' s sold at such a sky - 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' 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 . . .\nmay will not face a vote of no confidence . . . for now : pm warns furious tory brexiteers at showdown meeting that sacking her would mean handing corbyn the keys to no 10\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 !\nhey babe ! nos th\u00e9s detox vont vous remettre sur pieds en seulement quelque semaines . \u00e0 base de produits 100 % bio et naturels , notre detox challenge aide \u00e0 purifier le corps et retrouver la forme .\nbestie pack : share the energy and the motivation with your friend , sibling or whoever else wants to detox with you . and save money on the shipping !\npeppermint , spearmint and blackberry leaves accelerate the feeling of satiety . liquorice roots , cardamom , dandelion and birch leaves reduce bloating and facilitate digestion . blackberry leaves and blueberry leaves are natural antihypertensives that combat oxydative stress . more information in our faqs .\ndon ' t hesitate to write us at contact @ urltoken if you want more precision on our products .\nthe iced detox challenge is the perfect blend for a detox cure thanks to the nutritive substances from our plants .\napple * - rosehip seed * - lemongrass * - hibiscus white * - peppermint * - blackberry leaves * - moringa * - mango fruit granule * - natural flavor .\npeppermint , spearmint and blackberry leaves accelerate the feeling of satiety . liquorice roots , cardamom , dandelion and birch leaves reduce bloating and facilitate digestion . blackberry leaves and blueberry leaves are natural antihypertensives that combat oxydative stress . more information\nthe blend is composed of the best japanese matcha , chun mee from china , and will help you build a natural shield against all the toxins & molecules responsible of aging skin . curcuma , thym , and carrott stimulate the immunitary system and help eliminating the toxins in the layers of the skin and body .\nthe sleep well blend is prepared with plants that will help you relax & diminish your stress .\nthe natual roibbos from south africa , is a rare plant in organic culture that helps sleeping & facilitate the well - being feeling . the three other plants vervein , apple and blackberry leaves , are rich in minerals and antioxydants , and helps slowing down your brain and muscles .\n* pickup time is estimated and may change based on items ordered or other circumstances beyond our control . actual pickup time will be determined upon completing order .\nour signature drink . order it iced or hot , with or without tapioca pearls .\nshare your refreshing experience with # pandateabar on twitter and instagram for a chance to be featured in our gallery .\nmr yanshi , a university lecturer at sichuan university , has been busy collecting tons of droppings to make his product .\nhis method remains a closely guarded secret , but he promises drinkers they can expect ' a mature and nutty taste ' .\nfor a taste of the first harvest - expected to go on sale this spring - customers will be expected to pay \u00a322 , 000 per pound , and less for subsequent batches .\nmr yanshi , who has patented his bizarre idea , said he is hoping to target nature lovers and wealthy foodies .\nlast year , a coffee shop in birmingham started serving up coffee made from the beans of coffee berries which have been eaten by an asian toddy cat and passed through its digestive tract .\nthe kopi luwak , or civet coffee , which costs between \u00a3200 and \u00a3300 per pound , has been a big hit in japan and the u . s .\npandas create some 20kg of droppings a day and many people have tried to come up with innovative ways of using the waste product from bio - fuel to clay for making sculptures .\nbet you wish you bought here ! australia ' s top suburb for . . .\n' had to post this to show he is still alive ' : horrified . . .\n' i ' m alone ' : harrowing first words in hospital of mother . . .\n' they just didn ' t get it , but they do now ! ' trump shares . . .\npictured : british rugby - playing student , 19 , who drowned . . .\nkylie jenner flashes underboob and her derriere in sheer orange ensemble . . . one day after revealing she took her lip filler out\nwe the people : bill and hillary clinton fly commercial twice in one weekend and the former president is . . .\n' go back to your country ' : mexican grandfather , 92 , is beaten with a brick by a mother and four men who . . .\ntab hunter , a 1950s hollywood icon who starred in damn yankees and dated psycho star anthony perkins , dies . . .\ncanadian park ranger is severely mauled by a grizzly bear but survives after somehow breaking free from the . . .\n' you ' re not coming ' : cheeky charlotte reminds photographers they ' re not invited to prince louis ' christening . . .\nthe duke and duchess of cambridge will serve slices of their wedding fruit cake from seven years ago to . . .\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 . . .\nmay will not face a vote of no confidence . . . for now : pm warns furious tory brexiteers at showdown meeting . . .\nmale nurse , 24 , dies after falling 500ft at grand canyon national park when he climbed over a railing to get . . .\n2 simple drinks took over 15 minutes to prepare . we were the only the customers there . won ' t go back and don ' t recommend it\nairport shuttle . airport shuttle available at no extra charge . you can request this in the next step .\nafter booking , all of the property\u2019s details , including telephone and address , are provided in your booking confirmation and your account .\ni need to tell all about this place . just excellent . staff and food was just excellent for the money i paid . we went somewhere else for valentines day and im sorry we didnt stay here instead . looking forward to our next visit .\ncomfortable bed , very clean and friendly staff always ready to help . for at restaurant is very good ( if available ) .\nclean\uff0cclose to island city mall , have free car to seaport . staff is friendly .\nenjoy a relaxing traditional massage while a front desk can assist with laundry / ironing services , car rental services , dry cleaning services and room service for those who\u2019d prefer in - room dining . for convenience , shuttle services are also available at a surcharge .\ncouples in particular like the location \u2013 they rated it 8 . 5 for a two - person trip .\nwe ' re sorry , but there was an error submitting your comment . please try again .\nthis air - conditioned twin room features 2 single beds , free wifi access and a cable tv . the private bathroom offers hot / cold water showers and toiletries . please note that the room rate is for 2 guests only . extra guests will be charged php 250 per person per night . maximum occupancy of this room is 3 persons .\nair - conditioned rooms are equipped with heating facilities , a seating area and a tv with cable channels . private bathrooms include hot / cold shower facilities , a hairdryer and free toiletries . rooms can accommodate 2 guests .\nair - conditioned rooms are equipped 1 queen - sized bed and 1 double bed with heating facilities , a seating area and a tv with cable channels . private bathrooms include hot / cold shower facilities , a hairdryer and free toiletries . please note that the room rate is for 2 guests only . extra guests will be charged php 250 per person per night . maximum occupancy of this room is 5 persons .\nair - conditioned rooms are equipped with heating facilities , a seating area and a tv with cable channels . private bathrooms include hot / cold shower facilities , a hairdryer and free toiletries . rooms feature additional space area and includes a minibar .\nair - conditioned rooms are equipped with heating facilities , a seating area and a tv with cable channels . private bathrooms include hot / cold shower facilities , a hairdryer and free toiletries . please note that the room rate is for 3 guests only . extra guests will be charged php 250 per person per night . maximum occupancy of this room is 6 persons . family room is good for 3 persons maximum of 6 persons . extra person charged php 250 .\ncancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type . please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room .\nup to two children under 4 years stay free of charge when using existing beds .\nall older children or adults are charged php 250 per person per night for extra beds .\nany type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management .\nadditional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay .\nplease kindly note that a credit card will be used for guarantee purposes only . the hotel will contact the guests directly with more information and payment arrangements .\nsee the 20 best hotels in tagbilaran city , based on 3 , 387 verified hotel reviews on booking . com .\nto keep the rating score and review content relevant for your upcoming trip , we archive reviews older than 24 months .\nonly a customer who has booked through urltoken and stayed at the property in question can write a review . this allows us to verify that our reviews come from real guests like you . who better to tell others about the free breakfast , friendly staff , or their comfortable room than someone who\u2019s stayed at the property ?\nwe want you to share your story , with both the good and the not - 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anonymous reviews . additional sorting options might be available ( by type of traveler , by score , etc . . . ) .\nthis rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price , facilities and services available . it ' s based on a self - evaluation by the property . use this rating to help choose your stay !\nif you sign in or create an account , you ' ll unlock unlimited access to your lists from any computer , tablet or smartphone . they won ' t go away unless you say so .\nchriscent ville hotel offers affordable accommodations with free wi - fi in the heart of tagbilaran city . it features a free airport shuttle service , a restaurant on - site , and massage services .\nlocated in panglao , 300 yards from danao beach , and alona beach reachable within 0 . 8 miles , nora ' s place offers free bikes , an outdoor swimming pool and free wifi .\nlocated in tagbilaran city , safari hostel offers a garden . this 2 - star inn offers a 24 - hour front desk and free wifi . guests can enjoy city views .\nlocated in dauis , 3 . 2 miles from hinagdanan cave , higala resort has a number of amenities including an outdoor swimming pool , a garden and a terrace .\n\ub207 i need to tell all about this place . just excellent . staff and food was just excellent for the money i paid . we went somewhere else for valentines day and im sorry we didnt stay here instead . looking forward to our next visit .\n\u201cmake sure you have your shower room checked with the staff if the hot water isn ' t out of order . \u201d\n\ub209 no hot water ! very cold water in the shower only . i preordered and paid ahead our breakfast for the next day but unfortunately , the one that took the order and prepared it forgot one meal for our companion despite me having made an advance arrangement with them .\n\ub207 i loved that they had a cozy cafe with nic3 books to read .\n\ub209 i was told the hotle shuttle would pick me up at the airport . when i arrived , waited 15 minutes , then texted the hotel , was told driver was not available , to take tricycle and that they would pay for it . difference between a / c van and tricycle . first night , tv not working , went down was told technician already gone . second day they fixed it ( twice ) , but quality of image was only good on tagalog channels . i only watch tv at night , but still . . . . when i inquired on first night what time the restaurant opened , was told 5am . 5am sharp was there , waited . ask front desk , they tried to reach the chef but where not able to reach him , so went to mc donald ( not a big fan ) . when i came back to hotel , ask the other shift at front desk , told me the resto opened at 6 . on my last morning i was craving for a bagel with salmon and cream cheese , but no bagel available before 10am , flight 9am . . . . but if you can disregard those little details , it is accommodating , and you pay for what you get , bit far also from city proper .\n\ub207 comfortable bed , very clean and friendly staff always ready to help . for at restaurant is very good ( if available ) .\n\ub209 the owners seem to have spent a lot of time dreaming up cute design concepts , and very little time mastering basic hotel operations . this may be because the primary business is the bakery with the hotel as an afterthought . we were disappointed to find there was no elevator and had to lug our heavy suitcases up 3 flights of stairs with no offer of help from staff . they upgraded our room , but the room had a terrible bathroom with a stained sink , broken bidet and a half inch of filth on the shower window . the tv remote was missing a battery ; when i told them about this , instead of bringing a new battery , the staff members response was to bring two other remotes neither of which worked , and then take the correct one away , so the tv was stuck on one channel for our entire stay . another weird thing about this place : they have a draconian no - food policy for the rooms , they fine you heavily if you eat a single crumb in the room which is odd considering it ' s also a bakery and restaurant !\n\ub209 you add 20 % if you order food from their own restaurant ! the roof is dripping water . smelly . the linen is with holes . the faucet handle has edges that can cut your skin . wifi - - what wifi ? ? the tv - omg - - so blurred - the reception . goodluck\n\ub209 you cant bring food inside your room because they have to protect their restaurant at the ground floor . their food were pricey and small serving . unfair and inconvenience .\n\u201cworth the money . for transfer staying one night and buy things locally . \u201d\n\ub207 clean\uff0cclose to island city mall , have free car to seaport . staff is friendly .\nyou ' re subscribed ! your welcome email will arrive in your inbox soon .\nurltoken b . v . is based in amsterdam in the netherlands , and is supported internationally by 198 offices in 70 countries .\nurltoken is part of booking holdings inc . , the world leader in online travel and related services .\nwe have more than 70 million property reviews , and they ' re all from real , verified guests .\nthe only way to leave a review is to first make a booking . that ' s how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property .\nwhen guests stay at the property , they check out how quiet the room is , how friendly the staff is , and more .\nafter their trip , guests tell us about their stay . we check for naughty words and verify the authenticity of all guest reviews before adding them to our site ."]}
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", "topic": 2}], "title": "cegelec", "paragraphs": ["within vinci energies , vinci facilities in belgium combines the competences of cegelec building services , faceo belgium , cegelec refrigeration and thomas kyndt neyts .\nl\u2019entreprise cegelec projets espace est l ' une des pionni\u00e8res du secteur spatial europ\u00e9en . \u2026\nsince the 1960s , cegelec css is also an appreciated integrator of the major electricity producers .\nfrom the management buyout on july 20 , cegelec emerges as an independent group of companies .\nafter receiving antitrust official approval cegelec became an entirely owned subsidiary of the vinci group on april 14 of 2010 .\nis the object of a leveraged buy - out by management and employees with the support of investors , and returns to its former name , cegelec .\ntoday , vinci announces the completion of the transfer to vinci of the cegelec group ( \u201ccegelec\u201d ) by the qatari diar real estate investment company ( \u201cqatari diar\u201d ) , and the allotment to qatari diar of 5 . 78 % of vinci\u2019s capital and theoretical voting rights in the context of this transaction . integrating solutions and technological services , cegelec designs , installs and maintains systems and sub - systems in industry , infrastructure and the service sector . read the press release\nvan 20 t . e . m . 22 maart zal cegelec aanwezig zijn op stocexpo 2018 in rotterdam : de toonaangevende vakbeurs en conferentie voor de tank terminal industrie .\ndeze rebranding is het gevolg van onze groeistrategie binnen vinci energies belgium . cegelec refrigeration is ontstaan in 2006 door de overname van de engineeringstak van ensysta van de groep aveve .\npierre azaria founds cge ( compagnie g\u00e9n\u00e9rale d\u2019electricit\u00e9 \u2013 general electricity company ) , a holding company aimed at running electricity industries and companies . fifteen years later , cge becomes cgee , the direct ancestor of cegelec .\nthe merger with cegelec expands the leadership of vinci energies . this major event is significant as it permits the group to build up its international presence . at the same time , vinci confers vinci energies with the entire range of facility management activities and maintenance services of the group . the combination of these previously dispersed business lines generates a new impetus . with the arrival of faceo , which was formerly associated with cegelec , these activities are integrated under the name vinci facilities , a unit with operations in 20 european countries .\nsince april 2010 , cegelec is part of vinci energies , a subsidiary of the vinci group , the wordwide successful concession and construction company with its headquarters in paris . vinci employs more than 186 , 000 employees worldwide , with an annual turnover of around 39 billion euro .\nau sein de vinci energies , les entreprises cegelec portent une grande partie des expertises du groupe et proposent des services technologiques aux entreprises et aux collectivit\u00e9s . de la conception \u00e0 la maintenance multitechnique , leurs domaines d\u2019intervention sont vari\u00e9s et leurs \u00e9quipes accompagnent leurs clients d\u2019un bout \u00e0 l\u2019autre de projets ambitieux .\ncgee alsthom experiences a strategic change of direction : the general electric company acquires a stake in the group and transfers control of its industrial monitoring activities to it . cgee alsthom then adopts the new name cegelec . this is also the period when gtie extends its development outside france , starting with the uk and then the netherlands .\nthe cegelec gmbh belongs to the vinci energies group , the energy division of the french vinci group . vinci energies operates with 65 , 400 employees in 51 countries and generated in 2015 sales of 10 billion euros . with its network of more than 1 , 600 business units , vinci energies is currently the market leader in france as well as a major player in europe and worldwide in the fields of energy and information technology .\nen poursuivant votre navigation sur ce site , vous acceptez l\u2019utilisation de cookies pour vous proposer des contenus et services adapt\u00e9s \u00e0 vos centres d\u2019int\u00e9r\u00eats .\nrejoignent vinci energies et apportent ainsi leur expertise en automatismes , instrumentation et contr\u00f4le , g\u00e9nie climatique et \u00e9lectrique .\nonze website maakt gebruik van cookies . door het gebruik van onze website en akkoord te gaan met dit beleid , gaat u akkoord met het gebruik van cookies .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nrenovation in conventional power plants and nuclear power plants on security and non - security processes .\njde day at ecam in brussels on march 22nd , 2018 during the \u00ab companies\u2019 days \u00bb we meet students of master ( either 2nd master for their first job , and 1st master for their end of year internship and graduate thesis ) in the same technical studies . a pre - selection is made during these days , the selected students are invited to a job interview with our company . we recruit young graduates every year to integrate our project teams .\nby continuing browsing this website , you accept the use of cookies to offer content and services adapted to your interests .\nour history is above all one of people and energies coming together to construct a top - level group in the energy and information technology sectors . vinci energies is like a river formed over time by the confluence of multiple streams . it has followed its course for more than two centuries and has gradually grown through its history due to the businesses that have joined it . the pioneers prepared the way for the entrepreneurs who today continue the human adventure that is our heritage . and it is the story of this adventure that we want to tell .\njean - andr\u00e9 lepaute founds a company in his own name . as horologist to the court of louis xv , he constructs precision pendulums for royal estates and most of the observatories of europe . he is responsible for numerous inventions with applications primarily in astronomy or optics for the navy . one of these innovations is his invention in 1780 of the first horizontal clock using parallel workings . the lepaute company much later expands into the field of electronics after the second world war . this branch of its activities is acquired by cge in 1960\nduring the period of urban lighting development , jean and chabri\u00e9 establish their company and gain the contract to supply candles and firewood for the palais bourbon in paris ( where the national assembly is hosted ) . at the end of the century , the engineer albert bouchon joins the company , which is then renamed \u201cmors jean & bouchon\u201d . this is also where andr\u00e9 citro\u00ebn worked .\ncandles give way to gaslights . cl\u00e9men\u00e7on creates the first lighting control units for parisian theatres .\nthe lacarri\u00e8re company provides maintenance for street lamps and all public lighting throughout paris . the magnificent parisian lighting fascinates all of europe , which leads to paris being known as the city of light . at the end of the century , lacarri\u00e8re merges with sdel , a company created by charles saunier and maurice duval .\nthe second half of the 19th century is marked by the arrival of electricity . innovations flourish and many companies are created , including louis mors in france , and g + h and nickel in germany . the arrival of the automobile sees the birth of the soci\u00e9t\u00e9 anonyme d\u2019electricit\u00e9 et d\u2019automobile ( electricity and automobile limited company ) , founded by the son of louis mors in 1896 .\nat the beginning of the 20th century , electrical installation companies such as garczynski - traploir and fourni\u00e9 - grospaud flourish throughout france . in 1906 , ernest tunzini founds a heating company at versailles . a year later , charles saunier and maurice duval create the firm saunier duval et compagnie ( the future sdel ) at montreuil , specialising in lighting services for civil service departments . in great britain , herbert beesley and charles lee found the firm lee beesley .\nthe belle epoque period of economic prosperity witnesses a decisive turning point towards modern times . that context of success and expansion is shattered by the first world war .\nat the end of hostilities , everything has to be rebuilt . under the aegis of the french government , 7000 rural homes are connected to electricity by 1919 . the same year in sweden , emil lundgren decides to found his company , specialised in electric works . the 1920s also sees the creation of the companies garczynski - traploir at le mans and fourni\u00e9 - grospaud at tarbes .\ncgee starts to seek prospects outside france and establishes operations in tunisia and algeria , as well as in belgium .\nfrance discovers air conditioning due to the work of ernest tunzini , and louis santerne opens a modest workshop . both tunzini and santerne grow to join the ranks of france\u2019s great companies . the swiss company kriegel et schaffner has similar success ; their electric works company later becomes the etavis group .\nthe alsthom company ( now spelled alstom ) is created in alsace . electricity has by this time become the preferred energy source for french industry . this requires the electrical equipment necessary for smooth functioning and alsthom positions itself in the construction of motors , turbines , and soldering equipment .\nafter the second world war , it is necessary to rebuild throughout europe . companies set out to reconstruct housing . in 1948 the phibor company is founded . it provides supplies for the many housing projects which begin to spring up in the parisian suburbs . during these years of reconstruction neighbouring countries also undergo development : in morocco , cgee founds a holding company of electrical businesses ( la compagnie ch\u00e9rifienne d\u2019entreprises \u00e9lectriques ) .\nmodernity , new construction , and industrial development are the spearhead of the 1950s in france and as well as the rest of europe . in romania , for example , the infrastructure and service sector are directed by tiab , which starts its activity at this time . distinguished by a new dynamism , the construction of the nuclear industry is undertaken by sdel , tunzini , comsip entreprise , g + h , and nickel .\nexchanges increase and companies now systematically seek prospects abroad : cgee thus establishes a presence in south america , in africa , and in portugal .\nat the start of the 1970s , the electrical installation market undergoes a profound change . cgee merges with the electrical divisions of alsthom and sge , the future vinci , to create cgee alsthom .\nthe lepaute company , whose ancestor was the horologist to the court of louis xv and creator of the great public clocks of the period , then also joins cgee alsthom .\nthe companies mors , jean et bouchon , garczynski - traploir , and fourni\u00e9 - grospaud , join to form a group that becomes gtie in 1984 .\nfollowing the first oil price shock , the world is in crisis . due to dynamic results , cgee alsthom creates a subsidiary in brazil and gains sole responsibility to equip edf\u2019s nuclear power generation plants with control systems .\nfor its part , in 1974 comsip entreprise signs the orenbourg contract in the ussr , to develop the largest natural gas field in the world . afterwards , with the development of computer systems , comsip entreprise sets up the real - time monitoring system for ariane rockets .\nin germany , due to an initial facility management contract with the us army for its military bases , the ske company is born .\nin the 1980s , cgee alsthom increases its contracts in africa , and then brings comsip entreprise into the group to be able to grow further in the petrochemical and space sectors .\ngtie makes its first acquisitions in the uk and the netherlands . sdel expands into germany .\ngtie , sdel , and santerne form the new electrical works division of sge . the advancement in the field of maintenance , the promising growth of offers related to telecommunication networks , and the development of information processing constitute opportunities for the development of gtie .\nthe axians and graniou brands , dedicated to telecommunications , are founded . they are followed by actemium , citeos , omexom , and opteor . gtie , while continuing to fully serve its local clients , also chooses a global approach for some of its businesses .\nwhen sge and gtm merge in 2000 to give birth to vinci , gtie absorbs the thermo - mechanical business units from the group ( lefort - francheteau , saga , tunzini , nickel , g + h , and tpi ) .\nthroughout the first decade the group extends its development to new countries : sweden , spain , eastern europe , portugal , switzerland , and italy . the axians and actemium networks expand into the netherlands , germany , belgium , and slovakia .\ngtie takes the name vinci energies to gain recognition as a subsidiary of vinci .\nthe group begins its expansion to central and eastern europe , with acquisitions in poland , the czech republic , and romania .\nin the following two years , other businesses join the group , such as ga gruppe in germany , specialising in energy and telecommunications infrastructures .\nvinci energies also turns toward asia , with the acquisition of vaes in india , and the creation of multiple business units associated with actemium in china .\nnew sources of energy , the boom in mobile telecommunications , and energy conservation are all challenges faced by the group in a world where the needs for different types of energy , for infrastructures of all sorts , and for information technology have never been so great . its business units are at the heart of sustainable development issues . they are creating the \u201cgreen solutions\u201d of tomorrow that will dominate this third millennium .\nyear after year , vinci energies pursues its expansion , via both organic growth and a strong acquisition policy . the acquisition in october 2014 of imtech ict , an information and communication technology specialist operating in several european countries , and electrix , a major player in electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure in oceania , is in keeping with the group\u2019s \u201cmulti - local\u201d positioning .\nover the last few years , vinci energies has developed , diversified and expanded its business . the group\u2019s revenue rose from \u20ac3 . 5 billion in 2005 to \u20ac10 . 2 billion in 2015 . this spectacular growth was fuelled by two drivers .\ninternal growth , by proposing new services and innovations to our customers , while also accompanying them into the most dynamic markets such as china and africa .\ngrowth by acquisition , thanks to a series of acquisitions in the last years , including orteng and apx in 2015 .\nin 2016 , vinci energies acquires j & p richardson , a leading australian electrical contracting and engineering company , and boosts its positions in the australian energy and transport infrastructure services market .\ndigital transformation and energy transition are the challenges faced by the group in a changing world .\nthe aeg separates the area plant and automation technology . it becomes a part of the company alcatel - alsthom , later alstrom .\nthe aeg , one of the most important electrical companies of the 20th century in the german - speaking world , is established .\nwith a route network of 4386 km length vinci autoroutes holds half of the motorway concession in france . vinci concessions develops and operates a unique portfolio of concessions in the area of \u201a\u00e4\u010d\u201a\u00e4\u010dtransport infrastructure and public institutions in around twenty countries .\nunder the range of construction and construction services fall vinci energies , eurovia , and vinci construction . they form a unique worldwide network of expertise and companies within the integrated business model of vinci .\nthe history of the vinci group , heir to hundreds of companies gradually assembled in a convoluted process , goes back to the 19th century . in 1899 , two engineers from polytechnique , an elite french engineering school , alexandre giros and louis loucheur , founded soci\u00e9t\u00e9 g\u00e9n\u00e9rale d\u2019entreprises ( sge ) , which became vinci in 2000 following its merger with the gtm group .\nvinci energies , via omexom , its brand dedicated to energy transition , has been awarded a contract by the soci\u00e9t\u00e9 d\u2019electricit\u00e9 du s\u00e9n\u00e9gal ( senelec ) to build eight photovoltaic power plants with a combined capacity of 17 mw in senegal over a period of 10 months . read the press release\na consortium comprising eurovia cs ( leader ) , doprastav and metrostav has been awarded the contract to build a new 8 km section of the d1 motorway near pre\u0161ov , in eastern slovakia . once completed , this motorway will cross slovakia from west to east , linking austria and ukraine . read the press release\nvinci concessions subsidiary vinci highways recently completed the financial arrangements for the a7 motorway public - private partnership ( a - modell * ) covering a 60 km section between the bockenem and g\u00f6ttingen interchanges in germany . read the press release\nthe south europe atlantic tours\u2013bordeaux high - speed line , which vinci built and is now operating , officially opened to traffic on sunday 2 july 2017 , marking the completion of the construction phase and the beginning of commercial operation .\nseveral vinci construction companies have been selected to work on grand paris express projects , in particular including line 15 south . further information read the press release\nvinci airports now concessionaire of salvador airport in bahia , in brazil on completion of a call for tenders initiated by anac ( ag\u00eancia nacional de avia\u00e7\u00e3o civil ) , vinci airports was this thursday awarded the concession for deputado luis eduardo magalhaes airport , for a 30 - year term . located in the city of salvador , this airport is currently managed by the public operator infraero . read the press release\nvinci energies reinforces its presence in northern europe vinci energies announced on 1 november 2017 that it had acquired two leading european companies specialising in electricity networks : infratek and horlemann . early november also saw vinci energies reach an agreement with the shareholders of eitech to acquire this company\u2019s entire share capital . read the press release\nvinci construction acquires australian company seymour whyte on 23 october 2017 , vinci construction finalised its acquisition of queensland - based seymour whyte , purchasing 100 % of the capital of this company previously listed on the sydney stock exchange . founded in 1987 , the company is well known in australia as an operator in the fields of civil engineering , earthworks and utilities , notably for the construction of roads , bridges and water infrastructure . read the press release\nthe new 12 km portion of the east end crossing connecting the u . s . states of indiana and kentucky was inaugurated on 18 december 2016 . the project was carried out under a ppp contract with a value of nearly $ 1 billion ( \u20ac956 billion ) signed in march 2013 by indiana finance authority and the concession company wvb east end partners , made up , in equal shares , of vinci highways , walsh investors and bilfinger pi . read the press release\ntrans adriatic pipeline ag has awarded spiecapag , a subsidiary of entrepose , the engineering procurement construction ( epc ) of three lots of onshore gas pipelines as part of the tap ( trans - adriatic pipeline ) project : one lot represents 185 km in greece - between kipoi and kavala - and two lots are totalling 215 km in albania , between bilisht and topoje . read the press release\na ceremony in chernobyl today marked the successful conclusion of the sliding operation , a key milestone before the fi nalisation of the international programme to transform chernobyl into an environmentally safe and secure state by november 2017 . further information read the press release\nvinci has signed the 54 - year concession contract with the ministry for ecology , sustainable development , transport and housing to design , finance , build , operate and maintain the 24km western strasbourg bypass . the dual two - lane carriageway section connects the a4 / a35 in the north with the a352 / a35 junction in the south . read the press release\nvinci airports finalises the acquisition of the two kansai airports in japan and enters the world\u2019s top five airports operators on 1 april 2016 , vinci airports will take over operation of the two kansai\u2019s region airports in japan for a period of 44 years . this new acquisition is a major milestone in vinci airports\u2019 international expansion . operating on three continents and managing more than 100 million passengers per year , vinci airports is now one of the world\u2019s five leading airport operators . read the press release\nlamsac\u2019s acquisition : vinci becomes motorway concessionaire in peru vinci highways , vinci concessions\u2019 subsidiary , has finalised the acquisition of 100 % of lamsac company , concessionaire - holder of l\u00ednea amarilla , a 25 km toll road around the center of lima , and pex , lamsac\u2019s electronic toll collection operator . the deal is based on an enterprise value of lamsac and pex at pen 5 . 5billion ( around eur 1 . 5 billion ) as of 31 december 2015 . read the press release\nsince 1 october , the nuevo pudahuel consortium composed of a\u00e9roports de paris ( 45 % ) , vinci airports ( 40 % ) and astaldi ( 15 % ) has been officially in charge of the management of the santiago de chile airport , and will be so for the next 20 years . winning the concession for this airport , the sixth - busiest in south america ( it handled more than 16 million travellers in 2014 ) , marks an important milestone in the international development strategy of vinci airports , at the very heart of the group\u2019s priorities . further information read the press release\nbeing implemented in a joint venture by chantiers modernes construction and bateg , subsidiaries of vinci construction france , the project involves the construction of a building of some 80 , 000 sq . metres that will connect the airport\u2019s south and west terminals . the 250 m - long new building was designed with the help of bim ( building information modeling ) , an innovative tool using digital models .\nregina bypass partners , a ( 37 . 5 % ) subsidiary of vinci concessions , in partnership with parsons enterprises ( 25 % ) , connor clark & lunn gvest fund ( 25 % ) and gracorp capital ( 12 . 5 % ) has signed with the saskatchewan ministry of highways and infrastructure a public - private partnership contract with a term of 30 years for the completion and operation of the highway bypass of regina , the capital city of the province of saskatchewan in canada . read the press release\nvinci undertakes a strategic partnership with the constructora conconcreto company in colombia vinci has announced a strategic partnership with constructora conconcreto , a leading colombian construction and real estate development company . this partnership is subject to finalisation of the agreements and the customary closing conditions . constructora conconcreto is colombia\u2019s second - largest construction and property development group , with \u20ac320 million revenue in 2014 and 4 , 800 employees . read the press release\non monday 20 october 2014 , the louis vuitton foundation was inaugurated in paris in the presence of bernard arnault , chairman of the lvmh group , french president francois hollande , architect frank gehry , xavier huillard , chairman and ceo of vinci , and numerous guests . with a net floor area of 13 , 700 sq . metres , the building is characterized by its 12 huge glass roofs , covering a highly complex structure associating 19 \u201cicebergs\u201d clad with white , ultra - high - performance fibre concrete panels with 47 glazed facades . further information\nvinci finalises the acquisition of imtech ict and electrix vinci energies has finalised the acquisition of imtech ict , the information and communication technologies division of imtech , as well as the acquisition of the electrix company from mcconnell dowell , a subsidiary of south african group aveng . read the press release\nvinci has finalised today the acquisition of ana , the company that holds a fifty - year concession for portugal\u2019s 10 airports . this is the final step in the privatisation process that was launched by the portuguese government and approved by the european commission in june 2013 . in terms of enterprise value , the transaction is worth \u20ac3 . 08 billion . read the press release\njean - luc marx , prefect of la r\u00e9union , and didier robert , president of the r\u00e9union region , are today officially launching construction of the new coastal highway to be built by a consortium made up of vinci construction subsidiaries vinci construction grands projets ( lead company ) and dodin campenon bernard , bouygues construction subsidiary bouygues travaux publics and demathieu bard . the 5 , 400 metre offshore viaduct , france ' s longest , will connect saint denis ( the administrative capital of la r\u00e9union ) with la grande chaloupe . read the press release\norganisation eurovia merges its railway activities : etf as of 1st january 2013 , eurovia ' s railway construction and maintenance activities have been brought together within a single company : etf . in france , seven regional offices will cover all maintenance services , on both the national network and private branch lines . outside france , etf is now offering integrated solutions , based on its predecessor companies ' 150 years worth of know - how , qualifications and references , in the course of its ongoing activities in thailand , egypt , benin , venezuela , and , soon , india .\nvinci immobilier has delivered the\ncit\u00e9 du cin\u00e9ma\n, a new centre conceived by luc besson and dedicated to the \u201cseventh art\u201d . covering all aspects of the french film industry , this complex of 62 , 000 m2 will , among other things , have 9 film studios , workshops for building film sets , training areas for the ecole nationale sup\u00e9rieure louis lumi\u00e8re , a film theatre , an arcade , space for the service sector as well as communal services , shops and a restaurant . read the press release\ndie geplante hochgeschwindigkeitsstrecke mit 302 km l\u00e4nge und 38 km gleisanschl\u00fcssen an das bestehende schienennetz stellt mit 7 , 8 milliarden euro ( aktueller stand ) gesamtinvestition die bisher bedeutendste \u00f6ffentlich - private partnerschaft ( ppp ) im franz\u00f6sischen eisenbahnsektor und eines der weltweit gr\u00f6\u00dften infrastrukturprojekte der letzten zehn jahre dar . read the press release\non 9 december , as part of its liquefied natural gas ( lng ) terminal project in papua new guinea , esso highlands limited , a subsidiary of exxon mobil corporation , awarded spiecapag , a subsidiary of entrepose contracting ( vinci construction ) , the contract for the construction of 450 km of land - based pipelines . spiecapag will be responsible for the engineering , supplying equipment , and the construction and installation of this infrastructure . further information\nxavier huillard , born on 27 june 1954 , is a graduate of the \u00e9cole polytechnique and the \u00e9cole nationale des ponts et chauss\u00e9es . he has spent most of his working life in the construction industry in france and abroad . he joined sogea in december 1996 as deputy chief executive officer in charge of international activities and specific projects , and then became its chairman and chief executive officer in 1998 . he was appointed deputy general manager of vinci in march 1998 , and was chairman of vinci construction from 2000 to 2002 . he was appointed co - chief operating officer of vinci and was chairman and chief executive officer of vinci energies from 2002 to 2004 , then chairman of vinci energies from 2004 to 2005 . he became director and chief executive officer of vinci in 2006 and was appointed chairman of the board of directors on 6 may 2010 . he was appointed chairman of the institut de l\u2019entreprise on 18 january 2011 . read the press release\nvinci officially opened the a19 , france\u2019s first eco - motorway . built by group companies and operated by cofiroute , this 101 km motorway between artenay and courtenay completes the outer ring road around the greater paris area . read the press release\nvinci strengthened its rail sector activity by acquiring vossloh infrastructure services , renaming it etf - eurovia travaux ferroviaires . the group participated in the tender for the construction and operation of 303 km of high - speed line between tours and bordeaux . at the end of march 2010 , vinci was declared the successful bidder . read the press release\nvinci acquires soletanche bachy , world leader in special foundations and ground treatment . soletanche bachy offers technical expertise acknowledged the world over . in 2009 , soletanche bachy merges with the freyssinet group to create soletanche freyssinet , representing an array of brands and technologies that is unrivalled in the world of specialised civil engineering . read the press release\nvinci broadened its range of technical expertise and strengthened its international presence by acquiring entrepose contracting ( oil and gas infrastructure ) . read the press release\nthe city of thiers in central france has just awarded its public lighting management contract to vinci energies under a 15 - year public private partnership . a few months later , vinci energies and vinci concessions won the ppp contract to manage public lighting in the city of rouen , normandy . read the press release\nyves - thibault de silguy has a degree in law from the university of rennes , a masters degree in public law , and is a graduate of the institut d\u2019etudes politiques paris , public service section , and of the ecole nationale d\u2019administration . from 1976 to 1981 , he worked at the ministry of foreign affairs and for the european commission from 1981 to 1985 . he then worked at the french embassy in washington as a counsellor ( economic affairs ) from 1985 to 1986 . from 1986 to 1988 , he was an adviser in the prime minister\u2019s office with responsibility for european affairs and international economic , monetary and financial affairs . from 1988 to 1993 , he was director in the international affairs department and then director for international affairs of the usinor sacilor group . from 1993 to 1995 , he was secretary - general of the interdepartmental committee for questions of economic cooperation in europe and at the same time , adviser for european affairs and vices herpa in the prime minister\u2019s office , assisting in the preparation of summits of the industrialised nations . from 1995 to 1999 , he was european commissioner responsible for economic , monetary and financial affairs . from 2000 to 2005 , he was chairman of the european policy committee of the medef . in january 2000 , he became a member of the executive board of suez lyonnaise des eaux , of which he was chief executive officer from 2001 to 2003 . he was then executive vice - president of suez from 2003 until june 2006 . he was appointed chairman of the board of directors of vinci on 1 june 2006 and resigned from all his appointments at suez . since 6 may 2010 , he has been vice - chairman and senior director of vinci .\nvinci was selected by the french government to acquire asf and escota as part of the country\u2019s motorway company privatisation programme .\nthe 2 , 252 metre structure , which connects the peloponnese to mainland greece , was built by vinci construction grands projets and is being operated by vinci concessions under a 35 - year concession contract .\nvinci became a major partner of france\u2019s ministry of culture and started restoration work on the hall of mirrors at the ch\u00e2teau de versailles in the country\u2019s biggest skills - based cultural sponsorship operation .\nvinci created the vinci foundation for the community , a bridge between the skills of group employees and community organisations . its aim is to promote access to employment and restore social cohesion .\nvinci created the vinci foundation for the community , a bridge between the skills of group employees and community organisations . its aim is to promote access to employment and restore social cohesion . find out more at : urltoken\ndumez yaciret\u00e1 , or\ncradle of the moon\nin guarani , is located on the parana river at the northern tip of argentina and paraguay . dumez participated in the construction of this dam , which not only produces power but also allows river transport all the way to brazil , thanks to elevated upstream water levels . the facility consists of an earth dam seventy kilometres in length , with four main concrete structures : a navigation lock , two spillways , and a hydroelectric plant .\na graduate of engineering school enseeiht , antoine zacharias held many management positions at compagnie g\u00e9n\u00e9rale des eaux , where he spent most of his career . he was regional director at lyon , and in charge of developing and monitoring the group ' s activities in germany . he was appointed deputy general manager of ccge in 1994 and member of the vivendi executive board in 1995 . executive manager and director of sge since 1991 , he was appointed chairman of the group in june 1997 . in april 2000 , he resigned from vivendi when the latter reduced its interest in sge to 17 % . he was responsible for the vinci ' s merger with gtm in 2000 , which made vinci the world leader in construction , concessions and related services .\nsogea sogea built the shell of the georges pompidou european hospital ( designed by architect aymeric zublena ) , located in paris ' s xvth arrondissement . the 29 , 000 square metre hospital has a capacity of 687 beds .\ncampenon bernard the jin mao tower , which rises 420 . 50 metres over the city of shanghai , was designed to be the tallest skyscraper with a concrete centre and metal frame . the building counts 88 stories , 88 , 000 square metres of curtain wall , eight megacolumns surrounding a reinforced concrete core and a 38 - metre spire .\nsge the construction of the stade de france began in 1995 , three years before the world soccer cup . the site presented many challenges , due to geological conditions , urban surroundings and the short deadline . three french companies , of which dumez and sge , were awarded equal portions of the project . the stadium ' s subsequent success , and its short , albeit rich history , have been widely recognised . the stade de france is operated under concession by vinci .\nfreyssinet the ting kau bridge in hong kong is 1 , 117 metres long and is one of the longest cable - stayed bridges in the world . freyssinet installed 384 cables , plus 64 cables to stabilise the pylons and eight to ensure longitudinal stability ( the latter were nearly 500 metres long ) . the total weight of these cables exceeded 3 , 000 tonnes .\ncampenon bernard the vasco de gama bridge was inaugurated in 1998 . the structure , which is 17 kilometres long , includes a main cable - stayed bridge824 metre long , four viaducts , respectively 488 metres , 672 metres , 6 , 531 metres and 3 , 825 metres long , an interchange , and a toll - gate / services area . the entire structure is built to resist earthquakes four times stronger than the one that destroyed lisbon in 1755 . the project was managed by campenon bernard and is currently operated by vinci under a concession contract .\neurovia was created in 1997 from the merger of two major sge road construction subsidiaries , viafrance and cochery bourdin chauss\u00e9 ( the latter was the result of the 1984 merger of cochery and bourdin chauss\u00e9 ) . in 1999 , eurovia purchased teerbau , the roadworks leader in germany . it also launched a major expansion drive in central and eastern europe . in 2000 , vinci ' s merger with gtm resulted in the merger of eurovia and entreprise jean lefebvre , to form the largest roadworks company in europe .\na graduate of ecole polytechnique and ecole nationale d ' administration , jean - marie messier began his career as a finance inspector in 1982 . he was successively cabinet chief of the minister in charge of privatisations , technical advisor to the minister of the economy and finance from 1986 to 1999 , and associate - manager of the bank lazard fr\u00e8res et cie from 1989 to 1994 . appointed general manager and director of cge ( which became vivendi in 1996 ) , he was named chairman and ceo of the company until 2002 . he was chairman and ceo of sge from 1996 to 1997 , when it was still a subsidiary of vivendi .\nfreyssinet the normandy bridge , the second longest cable - stayed bridge in the world , with a main span of 856 metres , crosses the seine estuary linking le havre to honfleur . the bridge is 1 , 966 metres long and includes two concrete pylons that are 215 metres high . the bridge ' s bearing surface is more limited that that of the great suspended bridges . nonetheless , the normandy bridge represents a considerable improvement in cable - stayed technology and can withstand winds exceeding 300 kilometres per hour .\ncbc the soci\u00e9t\u00e9 g\u00e9n\u00e9rale head office building in la d\u00e9fense , built by cbc , is one of the great office construction projects of the last decade . cbc ' s paris - based subsidiary bateg completed one of the towers , with over 70 , 000 square metres in office space , in 1995 .\nsge xthe inauguration of the channel tunnel in 1994 marked the end of an exceptional technical and human adventure . the idea dated back to 1802 , when albert mathieu , an engineer , suggested digging a tunnel to link france to england , but the project did not materialise until france and the uk signed a treaty to this effect in 1986 . the tunnel includes three galleries , and is a total of 50 . 5 kilometres in length , of which 37 kilometres run under the channel , which is fifty metres deep . the terminal installations on the french side cover 520 hectares , i . e . the size of an international airport . of the five french companies that met this exceptional technical challenge , vinci is represented through two of its businesses , dumez and sge .\ncbc the canal + head office building , designed by richard meier , was delivered in 1992 and is representative of a new style of office architecture , that offered flexible internal design on a smaller scale . cbc drew on the full range of its technical skills to complete the project .\na graduate of ecole polytechnique and a ponts et chauss\u00e9es engineer , most of guy dejouany ' s career was with cge ( which later became vivendi ) . he was successively deputy general manager in 1965 , general manager in 1972 , general manager and director in 1973 and chairman and ceo from 1976 to 1996 . from 1990 to 1996 , he was also chairman and ceo of sge ( at the time , a subsidiary of cge ) . he is currently a director of vinci .\ndumez the yamassoukro cathedral , our lady of peace , was built and financed by president houphou\u00ebt - boigny of c\u00f4te d ' ivoire , and cost over one billion french francs . the cathedral is a replica of saint peter of rome . with a surface area of 30 , 000 meters , it can hold up to 7 , 000 people seated and 11 , 000 people standing .\ndumez architect ieoh ming pei was commissioned to design the new buildings of the grand louvre museum , which gave rise to one of the largest and most complex museum in the world . dumez built the underground entrance to the museum , along with restaurants , an auditorium , exhibition rooms , warehouses , a bookstore and the base of pei ' s famous glass pyramid .\ngtm during the 1950 , gtm took part in the french government ' s power plant construction program . from 1985 to 1987 , it added to its project portfolio , by building two cooling towers for the golfech nuclear power plant in the tarn department . the cooling towers , which stood at 178 . 5 metres , were the tallest in the world .\ngtm to remedy a severe housing shortage , singapore launched a large - scale policy , in which gtm was actively involved , through the construction of 15 , 000 homes between 1981 and 1987 . to honour the contract , gtm first had to build an exceptionally large prefabrication plant .\npierre l\u00e9on - dufour was born in 1937 in tarbes . a graduate of ecole nationale des ponts et chauss\u00e9es , he was employed by gtm when the group decided to launch a new business : parking lots . pierre l\u00e9on - dufour played a key role in the development of parcs gtm , gtm ' s parking division , which he managed from 1986 to 1996 , . he was also active in representing the profession and founded business organisation synoparc ( syndicat national des concessionnaires de parcs publics de stationnement ) .\ndumez khashm - al - aam was just another patch of desert in the suburbs of riad , saudi arabia , when the national guard decided to build its largest military base there in 1981 . the saudi government launched a giant construction project to build housing for the families of officers and enlisted men . in less than five years , dumez built a city for 50 , 000 people , including 5 , 200 homes and 143 public buildings over an area of 1 , 640 , 000 square metres .\ngtm after the pompidou centre , gtm won another major project management contract that also involved modernising the architecture of paris . this time , the group was en charge of building the la villette museum of science and technology . in 1974 , just a few years after the closure of the la villette abattoirs , gtm began works to develop 55 hectares of industrial wasteland .\nserge michel spent his entire career in the building and civil engineering sector . in 1951 , he joined seas and became manager of etablissements houdry in 1955 . in 1967 , he joined saint - gobain as sales manager and then chairman of socea . at saint - gobain , he was successively deputy general manager and general manager of the services branch . he was appointed chairman of sge from 1984 to 1988 and chairman of the executive board from 1988 to 1990 . he was deputy general manager of cge from 1991 to 1992 . he is currently chairman of soficot , and is still active in the building and civil engineering sector , notably as director of vinci .\nafter graduating in civil engineering , gilbert simonet joined bouygues in 1960 and remained with the company until the creation of cbc in 1982 . simonet , initially hired by bouygues as a works manager , was later assigned to property and construction activities . an influential member of the construction industry like his partner henri becq , through cbc , he tried to show that construction\nis mostly a question of brains\n.\nbourdin et chauss\u00e9 bourdin et chauss\u00e9 has been present in africa since the early 1950s . in niger , it took part in the construction of the uranium road from tahoua to arlit with fougerolles , another french company . both the country and the company benefited from this project , which linked urban centres in the southwest and northwest .\nraymond soulas , born in paris on 18 october 1918 , was educated at the lyc\u00e9e saint - louis and the ecole polytechnique . during the occupation he was deported to buchenwald . in 1943 he joined sge as chief engineer and in 1960 was made managing director of tramarance , the company responsible for civil engineering at the la rance tidal power plant ( 1960 - 1967 ) . in 1971 , he was named executive vice - president and in 1977 board member and managing director of sge . he was chairman and ceo of sge from december 1979 to july 1980 . he was chairman and ceo of sea tank co . from its inception and held the same positions at sge - tpi . instrumental in the sainrapt et brice merger , he became its vice - chairman and ceo in 1979 . a year later he was appointed vice - chairman and ceo of sge . following the acquisition by saint - gobain , he remained on the board but retired from all his other positions in 1988 .\nfreyssinet the brotonne bridge , built in 1977 , marked a decisive stage in the construction of cable - stayed bridges with prestressed concrete aprons . the structure is 1 , 278 . 4 metres long and comprises a cable - stayed bridge with three spans , respectively 143 . 5 metres , 320 metres and 143 ; 5 metres long . the apron is 3 . 8 metres high throughout its length and includes two throughways 6 . 5 metres wide , a central separation 3 . 2 metres wide , and two sidewalks 1 . 5 metres wide .\ngtm the construction of the cabora bassa dam over the zambeze river turned out to be one of gtm ' s most difficult projects . the site was beset by external problems , including the strength of the river ' s flow , as well as acts of sabotage and guerrilla warfare . ten thousand people worked on the structure , which is 165 metres high and 320 metres long .\ngtm the pompidou centre in paris was designed by renzo piano and richard rogers and built by gtm . the centre is undoubtedly one of the most striking buildings of the latter half of the xxth century in paris , though the public initially had trouble accepting the huge structure ' s presence in one of the oldest districts of paris . the building ' s high - tech architecture is currently home to a library and to the national museum of modern art .\nfreyssinet freyssinet was actively involved in the construction of the olympic complex in montreal for the 1976 games . the group notably built the velodrome , for which it designed a unique off - centre roof structure supported by four buttresses and 200 flat cylinders , 920 mm in diameter with around 1 , 000 tonnes of thrust each .\nsogea in response to exponential demographic growth since the 1970s , the authorities of lagos in nigeria launched a number of major infrastructure programmes . the company later to be known as sogea was a key player in african markets and was able to demonstrate its expertise in this area .\ncampenon bernard at 210 metres , the montparnasse tower , designed by architects eug\u00e8ne beaudouin , urbain cassan and louis hoym de marien , provides a striking contrast to the architecture of central paris . when it was first built , the tower was fiercely criticised and its style generally considered inappropriate , yet it reflects changes in office design . with its smoked - glass fa\u00e7ade , the montparnasse tower ushered in an era of vast , open - plan offices .\ngtie , the vinci group ' s energy and information division , was created in 1972 under the name union des entreprises electriques r\u00e9gionales ( ueer ) . it was designed to bring together three long - standing , recognised companies in the electrical sector : mjb ( the result of from the merger of mors with jean bouchon ) garczynski traploir and fourni\u00e9 grospaud . in 1984 , compagnie g\u00e9n\u00e9rale des eaux ( now called vivendi ) became the sole shareholder of ueer , which changed its name to gtie . gtie made several acquisitions . soon , it included over one hundred companies . the group became leader in france in electrical engineering . in 1996 , gtie became a direct subsidiary of sge , and was expanded to include sdel and santerne . with a network of over 700 companies , gtie is now a leader in europe in engineering , integration and maintenance of information and energy systems .\ndumez on the strength of its reputation in dam construction , dumez won a contract to build a dam with a record capacity of six million cubic metres in south africa . despite the many geographical , technical and human obstacles , dumez was able to complete the project in 1972 .\nentreprises morillon - corvol et courbot was created in 1971 from the merger of two companies with strong reputations in maritime works and harbour construction . morillon - courvol was founded in 1885 to operate the sand deposits of the paris region . it played a crucial role in building the gennevilliers port and in dredging the seine river to make it navigable by larger vessels . courbot dates back to 1925 and was also very active in the paris area , though its main markets were france ' s colonies and overseas territories . the two companies merged in 1971 under the name emcc , which became a subsidiary of sge in 1983 and was integrated into campenon bernard .\nviafrance , created in 1971 , inherited the expertise and culture of two roadwork companies , vialit and viasphalte . vialit was founded in 1925 under the impetus of georges courtois , who wanted to promote surface coatings and bitumen emulsions . until 1970 , the company was managed by lionel ignace , co - founder of usirf ( the french union of roadworks companies ) in 1936 . viasphalte was created in 1933 , under the impetus of entreprises l\u00e9on ballot . after the second world war , it became a subsidiary of campenon bernard . viasphalte owed its success to thorough knowledge of american technology and equipment . by the 1960s , it enjoyed a strong presence in france and abroad . viasphalte built a 187 - km road from safi to aqaba in jordan . vialit and viasphalte ' s activities , which were complementary , were combined in 1971 . in 1997 , viafrance merged with cochery bourdin chauss\u00e9 to form eurovia ."]}
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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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", "topic": 5}], "title": "ice - pick lodge", "paragraphs": ["knock - knock is a kickstarter - funded adventure game by russian developer ice - pick lodge .\nice - pick lodge is a russian game development studio founded in 2002 . the studio has released four games :\nhey ice pick lodge . i ' m a big fan of the original pathologic and incredibly excited for this remake .\nice pick lodge have a funny way of talking which i\u2019m not sure i like . it\u2019s a bit defensive and faux poetic .\nthe game - developing company , ice - pick lodge , was established in 2002 in russia . the headquarters are in moscow .\n. i\u2019ll be producing the game from tinybuild\u2019s side , as we\u2019ve partnered up with ice - pick lodge to help finish this gem .\nwell , probably the only people with more knowledge at this point are ice - pick lodge , and i\u2019m not sure what answer they\u2019d give you .\nwe are a russian game development studio named ice - pick lodge . we ' re challenging death as it is once again . ask us anything .\nwe are a russian game development studio named ice - pick lodge . we ' re challenging death as it is once again . ask us anything . : iama\ngot the whole newsletter and it\u2019s an exemplary work of communication with fans ( as most of the previous ones are ) . ice pick lodge have my full trust in this , i can wait .\n\u201clook . pathologic is the thing for most people in the studio . it is the game that gave ice - pick lodge its identity ; it\u2019s like both a beloved parent and a firstborn to us .\njust remember that ice - pick lodge seems to posess quantum immortality . it doesn ' t matter how deep the hole we ' re in is , we ' re always somehow tunneled to a better place .\nice - pick lodge is certainly an interesting studio . i find their games a bit too difficult for my taste . and i don ' t know what to think of cargo . but they definitely deserve more attention !\nas you can see , there ' s a lot of ice - picks doing the answering .\nice - pick lodge have announced that the new take on pathologic [ official site ] , the diseased delight that put them on the map back in 2005 , won\u2019t be released until autumn 2017 . having spent some time playing a standalone demo at gamescom , where i also managed to pick the lodge\u2019s brains away from the chaos of the showfloor , i can appreciate why the game is taking so long to complete . the foundations of the original might be noticeable , if you scratch around in the dirt for long enough , but it has been completely rebuilt . and indeed rewritten , reorganised , reinterpreted , and reimagined .\nwe ' re ice - pickers , so we ' re just grubbing up the reality covered with a thick layer of ice . what lies beneath - nobody knows yet . we ' ll find it out in a year or two .\nice - pick lodge is a russian game development studio founded in 2002 . so far we\u2019ve released four games : pathologic ( 2005 ) , the void ( 2009 ) , cargo ! a quest for gravity ( 2011 ) , and knock - knock ( 2013 ) . we wouldn\u2019t go as far as call ourselves artists , but our general philosophy is that games should give players food for thought , not just fun .\nice - pick lodge is without question my favorite game developer . i have loved everything you guys have made and pathologic is my all - time favorite adventure game . i simply cannot wait for this redux to come out . may i ask , have you thought about what you might work on after this is complete , and did you really lock yourselves into an abandoned mental hospital when you made the void ? please say yes .\nas you are hopefully aware , the most important ipl - related question is whether the lodger\u2019s scarf is soft and fleecy enough ; and we are proud to announce that it has finally been answered . it is . need proof ? then welcome to our brand new ice - pick shop !\nin short , pathologic is a work of outstanding creative maturity and confidence . its rough edges are a product of its schedule and its budget , but what lies beneath is morose genius . ice - pick lodge are in the midst of crowdfunding an updated version , with a new , leaner english translation and ps4 / xb1 ports to boot . if you want to see more games with ambitious , challenging stories , hop over to their kickstarter and help make it happen !\nicepick lodge , you guys are great and i hope you have a great time remaking this game , and in all your future projects . i\u2019m a big fan !\ni still remember the first time i played pathologic . ice - pick lodge\u2019s grueling survival game had passed me by on its first english release in 2006 , and i only found it two years later thanks to quintin smith\u2019s three - part essay on rock , paper , shotgun . after reading the first few paragraphs , i decided to dive headlong into pathologic \u2018s plague - ridden steppes before spoiling myself any further , and what i found remains one of my favourite works of art .\never since i played the path , i ' ve been digging into the indie / arthouse game scene . i ' ve been a gamer ever since gaming meant hauling ass to the right of the screen and punching dudes , but this is a completely new experience for me . and i ' ve come across another game developer that deserves a lot of love : ice - pick lodge . if you enjoyed tale of tales games , i highly recommend you take a look at their games . they have three to date .\nhey ice pick ! i love your games , and pathologic is probably one of my all - time favorites . i ' ve always admired the original because decisions in gameplay had immediate ( and often drastic ) ramifications for players , and it was one of the first games for me where i decided that brute force was not going to be the most appropriate solution .\nas for the new ice - picks , alexandra says she ' d have thought that she ' s pretty sure it ' s illegal to interview her for a job since she ' s only 14 .\nalexandra here . i hate ice cream , sorry . i mean , you pay your money to eat snow . my mother used to tell me good girls don ' t eat snow . also it ' s cold .\n\u0443\u0432\u0430\u0436\u0430\u0435\u043c\u044b\u0435 ice - pick - lodge ! \u044f \u0438 \u043c\u043e\u0438 \u0440\u0435\u0431\u044f\u0442\u0430 \u043a\u0440\u0430\u0439\u043d\u0435 \u0440\u0430\u0434\u044b \u0432\u043e\u0437\u043c\u043e\u0436\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0438 \u043d\u0430\u043f\u0438\u0441\u0430\u0442\u044c \u0432\u0430\u043c , \u0430 \u0443\u0436 \u0442\u0435\u043c \u043f\u0430\u0447\u0435 \u0437\u0430\u0434\u0430\u0442\u044c \u0441\u043e\u0437\u0440\u0435\u0432\u0448\u0438\u0435 \u0432\u043e\u043f\u0440\u043e\u0441\u044b . \u043c\u044b \u0434\u0430\u0432\u043d\u043e \u0441\u043b\u0435\u0434\u0438\u043c \u0437\u0430 \u0432\u0430\u0448\u0438\u043c \u0442\u0432\u043e\u0440\u0447\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e\u043c , \u0432\u0434\u043e\u0445\u043d\u043e\u0432\u043b\u044f\u0435\u043c\u0441\u044f \u0438 \u043f\u044b\u0442\u0430\u0435\u043c\u0441\u044f\n\u043f\u043e\u0434\u0440\u0430\u0436\u0430\u0442\u044c \u0432\u0435\u043b\u0438\u043a\u0438\u043c\n. \u043d\u0430\u0432\u0435\u0440\u043d\u044f\u043a\u0430 \u043c\u044b \u043d\u0435 \u043f\u0435\u0440\u0432\u044b\u0435 , \u043a\u0442\u043e \u0441\u0442\u0430\u043d\u0443\u0442 \u0434\u043e\u043d\u0438\u043c\u0430\u0442\u044c \u0432\u0430\u0441 \u044d\u0442\u0438\u043c\u0438 \u0432\u043e\u043f\u0440\u043e\u0441\u0430\u043c\u0438 , \u043d\u043e \u043c\u044b \u043e\u0447\u0435\u043d\u044c \u043d\u0430\u0434\u0435\u0435\u043c\u0441\u044f \u043d\u0430 \u0432\u0430\u0448\u0443 \u0441\u043d\u0438\u0441\u0445\u043e\u0434\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044c\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c : 1 ) \u043a\u0430\u043a \u0440\u0430\u0441\u043a\u0440\u0443\u0442\u0438\u0442\u044c\u0441\u044f , \u0442\u043e \u0431\u0438\u0448\u044c \u043a\u0430\u043a \u0440\u0430\u0437\u0440\u0435\u043a\u043b\u0430\u043c\u0438\u0440\u043e\u0432\u0430\u0442\u044c \u0441\u0435\u0431\u044f , \u0434\u043e\u043f\u0443\u0441\u0442\u0438\u043c , \u0441\u0432\u0435\u0436\u0435\u0438\u0441\u043f\u0435\u0447\u0435\u043d\u043d\u0443\u044e \u043a\u043e\u043c\u0430\u043d\u0434\u0443 \u0438\u0433\u0440\u043e\u0434\u0435\u043b\u043e\u0432 ? 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\u0438\u0431\u043e \u0431\u0435\u0437\u0443\u043c\u043d\u043e \u0445\u043e\u0447\u0435\u0442\u0441\u044f \u0432\u0441\u0442\u0440\u0435\u0442\u0438\u0442\u044c\u0441\u044f \u0435\u0441\u043b\u0438 \u043d\u0435 \u0441\u043e \u0432\u0441\u0435\u0439 \u0432\u0430\u0448\u0435\u0439 \u0431\u0440\u0430\u0442\u0438\u0435\u0439 , \u0442\u043e \u0445\u043e\u0442\u044f \u0431\u044b \u043b\u0438\u0446\u0435\u0437\u0440\u0435\u0442\u044c \u0433\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0439 \u0440\u0443\u043a\u043e\u0432\u043e\u0434\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044f \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0435\u043a\u0442\u0430 , \u043d\u0438\u043a\u043e\u043b\u0430\u044f ? \u0438\u0441\u043f\u043e\u043b\u0438\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e\u0435 \u0441\u043f\u0430\u0441\u0438\u0431\u043e \u0437\u0430 \u043e\u0431\u0440\u0430\u0449\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0439 \u0432\u0437\u043e\u0440 ! )\nis . . . um . . . well , it certainly is different . there ' s . . . well , there ' s naked dwarfs . you kick them in the rump for fun . there ' s . . . um . . . well , the masks . . . floating penguin ice fortress . . .\nget anything and everything ( a digital copy of pathologic + a digital soundtrack + a digital art book + an in - game item + a digital book + beta access to the game + a digital copy of original pathologic + a kickstarter - exclusive in - game event + your name in the credits + alpha access to the game + a physical copy of the soundtrack + a signed printed art book + a printed book + a physical map of the town + five huge high quality posters + an iron heart and a brand + pathologic tabletop game ) + a tragedian mask + a bendy tragedian + a limited edition physical copy of pathologic concept art + free keys to all ice - pick games released in the next ten years + an executioner mask . you\u2019ll be the one to get to the bottom of it all . you\u2019ll be the one who gets it . you\u2019ll be the one who buries the bodies afterwards .\nget tier 3 ( a digital copy of pathologic + a digital soundtrack + a digital art book + an in - game item + a digital book + beta access to the game + a digital copy of original pathologic + a kickstarter - exclusive in - game event + your name in the credits + alpha access to the game + a physical copy of the soundtrack + a signed printed art book + a printed book + a physical map of the town + a huge high quality poster + an iron heart and a brand + pathologic tabletop game ) + a tragedian mask + a bendy tragedian + a limited edition physical copy of pathologic concept art + free keys to all ice - pick games released in the next ten years . we won\u2019t be releasing those arts , so it\u2019s the only way to get them as a fine poster signed by the artist . we will hopefully be releasing more games though , and you\u2019ll be getting those too .\nten years is a long time . how many of you nine were there at the first attempt ? those who were : if you could give your younger self one hint about that development process , what would you have told him / her ? to those who were not : if you had been to a job interview 10 years ago , and the interviewer asked you that annoying\nwhere do you see yourself in ten years\n, and then a voice from the future tells you\nthou shalt breach the ice for misery and beauty\n, what would you have thought ?\nso , yes , the delay is saddening . but what i\u2019ve played of the game is absolutely splendid .\nthe demo that i enjoyed at gamescom will be available , in slightly spiffier form , to kickstarter alpha backers in the next couple of months . they\u2019re in for a treat . this new take on pathologic feels like ( and indeed is ) a new creative team tackling a familiar idea , under the guidance of the original creator . it\u2019s not just prettier and a little bit tidier , it\u2019s creepier , slier and wittier . within fifteen minutes of being reintroduced to the bachelor , one of three playable characters , i\u2019d laughed out loud at his indignant pomposity , which is such a beautifully absurd response to a dying world .\none of my favourite things about pathologic is that everyone in the game has their own specific interpretation of the plague , its origins and its purpose ( for plagues can indeed have purposes ) . logic collides with superstition , but folk remedies and parlour games can seem more rational than medicine and other scientific solutions . the bachelor\u2019s appeals to reason are increasingly nonsensical in a world that has amputated its reason and limps on regardless . that\u2019s horrifying , sure , but in the hands of a writer who understands the attraction of the absurd , it\u2019s also a great source of humour .\n\u201cfirst of all , we have a first playable\u2026 thing that will in a couple of months go to the backers of the questions and answers tier and higher ( basically , the alpha backers ) . this is not an alpha though , but rather a short spin - off story that we used to showcase the mood and setting of pathologic at gamescom . it doesn\u2019t feature every in - game mechanic and offers the content that won\u2019t be present in the final game . but first we\u2019ll need this couple of months to polish it so that it would run better and wouldn\u2019t require developers\u2019 hints to play properly . \u201d\n\u201cthe original plans for the release date were set with the basic scope of the game in mind . it seems a bit immodest to admit , but we did include our first stretch goal , the town expanded , into that ; but not the rest of them . the game has grown in scope now , so developing it properly requires additional time .\n\u201calso , the vision for this version of pathologic has shifted during the development . what started as a humble rejuvenation of a classic beloved by the studio turned into a full - fledged reimagining rather quickly , but it took us time to realize what that truly entails . the corners that we were planning to cut turned into diamond quickly . however faithful to the original vision , this pathologic is a new game in many aspects , from the engine to the concept art .\n\u201ccreating an open - world game in unity is trying . we are solving the riddles the game\u2019s code throws at us valiantly , but then again , there\u2019s no point in releasing a pretty , but stuttering thing , right ? and teaching it proper enunciation turned to require a bit more man - hours than we were hoping .\n\u201cour miscalculation was embarrassing , and we are fully prepared to accept the thoroughly - deserved stones you may be willing to throw in our general direction , but we want to do it right . if nothing else , the game itself deserves it . \u201d\ni\u2019ll be writing up more thorough thoughts about what i\u2019ve seen of the remake soon .\nif you click our links to online stores and make a purchase we may receive a few pennies . find more information here .\ni\u2019m planning to stay away from pathologic hd and concentrate on the real new pathologic once it is ready . unless people with more knowledge would recommend otherwise . for a person who\u2019s never touched pathologic before ?\neasy question . play pathologic hd . the new one is not a remake , it\u2019s a re - imagining . more like a pathologic 2 or maybe 1 . 75 ( that\u2019s how i\u2019m interpreting it ) . the hd version will give you a real sense for how this world works so you can dive right into the new one and not be completely confus\nbut i would recommend giving the original ( hdified ) a try . the worst thing that can happen is that you play a brilliant game twice , which is not a terrible outcome . ( also , pathologic is sort of three games in one , because each of the three protagonists has a quite different story , so you could play one of them in the old pathologic and another in the new pathologic and the third one in whichever you liked better . )\nthanks as well ! i\u2019ve been wanting to keep my knowledge of the game limited and since i read the praise articles about it a long time ago , i didn\u2019t even remember / know that dividing the game to three different protagonists .\nit\u2019s 2 - 0 to playing the hd now . perhaps , perhaps i will try the hd version eventually then .\ni mentioned it in the comments section here before ( and the translator for the game even replied to me ! ) but my favourite bit of the bachelor\u2019s dialogue ( and display of his ridiculous pompousness ) in the original game is a small exchange you can have with random guardsmen where the guard says to whistle if he gets in trouble and the bachelor gets a little defensive because he\u2019s not able to whistle .\nyeah , that\u2019s pretty great , reminds me of the trick you see in a few twine games when they want to reveal something about your character , and they allow another character to get the truth out of you according to your own failure to hide it . it\u2019s really satisfying when it works .\ni\u2019m curious what leads you to interpret it as defensive . one of the key reasons for my own optimism about the remake ( and the studio in general ) is the consistent skill and authorial voice throughout everything they write ( in english , no less ) .\nit might be a translation artifact . the original message is written in russian .\nas a matter of fact , more often than not updates are written in english first .\ni really enjoyed the original one , certainly one of the most unique gaming experiences around . i haven\u2019t played the 2015 remaster though since it\u2019s basically the same as the original . this new one might be worth a purchase though , if it appears on gog .\nnot really . the 2015 hd version was simply a polished re - release ; think of it as a blu - ray edition of a cult movie , with new subtitles and slightly fewer scratches in the picture , but it\u2019s still the same thing .\nthis is a , well , probably a reimagining ? same basic concept , but a quite different approach . it\u2019s a full remake made by the same director , but he\u2019s older and more experienced now and not afraid to make some radical changes .\ni am so damn glad they are remaking this . pathologic has interested me for more than a decade now , but i never got around to it . . but then i was happy to back the kickstarter and am really looking forward to finished game .\nbeing late doesn\u2019t worry me . i think pathologic belongs in that very special subsection of games like kentucky route zero where it exists when it\u2019s ready , like a fine wine or cheese .\nlike we said before , many game systems have already been locked in place , and most of our resources go into content creation these days . still , we keep fine - tuning interfaces and experimenting with sub - systems ! so let\u2019s dive right into them .\ntrade and barter are the bread and butter of the game\u2019s economy\u2014and since it is , in many ways , a resource management game , you will likely spend a lot of time buying , selling , and trading for items . the screens for trade and especially barter took us a while to fine - tune : it\u2019s oddly tough to visualize the idea of item value when it\u2019s not monetary , and convey the understanding that different characters value different goods differently .\nto be done : we\u2019re happy with our current trade and barter screens and are now mostly concerned with balancing economy .\nremember the simpler time , when veins were straighter and organs , less numerous ? and blood was drained from a knee ? ( this is an older version of the same screen . )\ntrade , however , is a common mechanic in video games , so there\u2019s a bunch of solutions that we can draw inspiration from . things become more fun when we work on a unique , lore - heavy system , like autopsy . even though the process is seemingly straightforward ( you take a body , you cut an organ out , you take it ) , it\u2019s not always trivial to communicate .\nto be done : in this case , we want to make clearer still what \u201corgan damage\u201d is and how it works .\nthat was the new district - by - district system of dynamic reputation , by the way , that ensures that if you choose to go on a murderous rampage , people will remember\u2026 but not in a magic \u2018stop right there , criminal scum\u2019 sort of way . only the local community cares , so if your reputation in a district drops , you try to avoid the place\u2026 unless you need something or someone there .\nthe system works as intended , but we need to balance what raises and lowers your reputation , because the townsfolk seem reeeeally unforgiving of petty theft now .\npicking herbs , that the haruspex needs for his concoctions , is a process that needs to be both streamlined ( i . e . the player should be able to find them with reasonable ease , not waste half an hour on a single blade of swevery ) and non - intrusive visually . the system we\u2019ve implemented works as intended , throwing something more on top of visual alerts .\nas you are hopefully aware , the most important ipl - related question is whether the lodger\u2019s scarf is soft and fleecy enough ; and we are proud to announce that it has finally been answered .\nwhile video games are regrettably immaterial , the sensory aspect has always been important to us . so it is with great pleasure that we announce that you can now actually\nsome things of our making . running this little production also helps us create a pipeline to make sure the backer rewards are of great quality when we finally produce them ( which is , by the way , soon now ) .\nafter backers receive their rewards , some of those goods will also become available in the shop .\nmore goods are to come , so if you\u2019re into this sort of thing , please stay tuned . we ship anywhere in the world .\nit\u2019s not a full report , mind you . but we haven\u2019t been sitting on our hands , and there is progress to share .\nis a very sensory game . it\u2019s depicts a disease that , among other things , is spread through bodily contact , so we want the player to always be conscious of what their avatar is touching . at the same time , showing a clunky animation each time you eat a slice of bread would be annoying .\nthe compromise was to make the inventory ui slick and minimalistic , while highlighting the high - resolution image of everything you\u2019re looking at . it doesn\u2019t emulate the feeling of touching objects with your hands perfectly , but it does make the process of using items less mindless . previously the hi - res image was only available on the item inspection screen .\nmore qol improvements , like tooltips better explaining the ways you can interact with items . and an improved item inspection screen .\nand don\u2019t let it get lost on its way , since it contains a link to theodor bastard\u2019s utopia\u2014a bonus album , the tracks from which you\u2019ll hear in the game . this beautiful , shamanistic , and at times downright scary music will either put you in a meditative trance or the state of utter dread . a perfect addition to any pathologic lover christmas party .\nyou will receive a direct link to the los\u0435less files , drm - free .\nwe have received a bunch of questions after the recent announcement . a perfect opportunity to make a real faq instead of inventing questions , like we do sometimes ! without further ado , here we go .\nq . tell us more . who is in control now ? who makes creative decisions ?\nwe kept our independence , ip , and creative control . tinybuild is an indie publisher . they work with small teams and have no reason to change our style . they merely want to make the game known to broader audiences\u2014a desire that we share .\nno one says stuff like , \u201clet\u2019s recolor the changeling\u2014blonds are all the rage now\u201d , or \u201ctwelve days are too much , how about five ? \u201d we always have the final say in all things creative .\nthat said , tinybuild are not silent , of course . they do provide feedback . \u201cadding a lamp made looting much more engaging . \u201d \u201ccurrently , recoil doesn\u2019t make it clear if you have more ammo or not . \u201d \u201cthe street ambience works really well , adding to the atmosphere ; can we have more of that ? \u201d an outsider\u2019s look is useful\u2014especially late in the development , when you tend to get tunnel vision .\nis heading as a franchise , and what this means for the game you\u2019ve kickstarted .\nin the good old days of game development , typically you\u2019d get a publishing deal in place \u2014 receive funding from a publisher , and lock yourselves in for a couple of years until you ship something . repeat every few years . it\u2019s clear this work method no longer works , not for us or for the industry as a whole . releasing\n. the build will have a slightly smaller town and a few systems in place to demonstrate the atmosphere and some of the upcoming gameplay mechanics . we will gather feedback from fans , and adjust the direction of development based on this feedback .\nin the old structure , we would spend months on getting complicated systems in place , and hope everything comes together in the end .\ntoday we spend shorter sprints on accomplishing smaller tasks , and playtest what we\u2019ve accomplished \u2014 figuring out if the direction is still the right one . this empowered us to come up with a few fun mechanics that\u2019ll be playable this weekend at paxwest in seattle .\nif the reception of the paxwest demo is positive , that\u2019ll be the first alpha we release to you guys . stay tuned .\ntake a look at the paxwest demo in action . this is all live gameplay .\nthe new pathologic will become unavailable for pledging this thursday . this means you will no longer be able to support the development of the game by preordering it ; it also means you will no longer be able to purchase add - ons such as posters , pendants , and other thingamajigs .\nat some point in the future , we\u2019re planning to launch a shop that will sell some of these items\u2014not as rewards , but simply as merchendise . but the plans are not set , so we\u2019re can\u2019t tell you when it happens and which particular items will be available , so if something on the backer portal has caught your eye already , do consider ordering it right now while the option is still there .\nif you\u2019ve already ordered something and your backer portal account is not empty , you will still be able to manage the funds as you please ( e . g . choose a different reward with the same cost ) . you just won\u2019t be able to refill the balance .\nof 2005 . the sick , foggy town . the dilapidated structures sprayed here and there . the odonghe and herb brides and kids , these little stray dogs roaming the streets . the languid townsfolk , suspicious of a stranger yet seemingly nonchalant about the odonghe and feral kids .\ndon\u2019t get us wrong , there were interesting choices in how some of the townspeople moved . drunks , determined to move in their swaying plod to their last day are just one example . kids also had a few lovely , albeit unpolished motions . moreover , there was\nsince there was little hope the amount of animation was going to get smaller , it was natural for us to turn to motion capture\u2014a technology that had long earned it place in the game development industry .\na dead doll on a stage . the machinery of a diseased town . a bizarre and unnerving beaked silhouette that follows the hero .\nmade by kol belov in 2003 and based on a song of a band called theodor bastard . we first saw it when the original\nwas still a work in progress\u2014and immediately felt certain kinship . \u201cwe were making the game in the comfort of knowing that next to us , other people were creating these wonderful , bizarre things , \u201d says nikolay dybowski . \u201cdepressing but magical things ; creepy things that are somehow oddly reassuring ! \u201d\nover the years he returned to the animated short many times , drawing inspiration from it . however , at the time we never got past watching this one movie . thankfully , when in 2016 an opportunity to team up with theodor bastard to make something together occurred to us , we were ready to jump at it .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nhey look , it ' s a new progress report ! showing how pathologic 2 is doing in a bunch of gifs . behold :\nwant to know which features we were working on for the last few months ? we got you covered ! behold the new pathologic report . it has cool gifs .\n2017 was an exhausting year , but let ' s end it with a bang , shall we ? or rather with a huge gif - laden post highlighting the coolest aspects of pathologic 2 you haven ' t seen before . dive right in :\ntoday . eligible backers will receive a link to theodor bastard ' s utopia\u2014a bonus ost to pathologic 2 . perfect for making your christmas party a truly haunting experience . urltoken\nyou got questions ? we got answers . here ' s a recent news faq :\n, an open world survival horror game in a town consumed by plague . trailer :\nthe new pathologic will become unavailable for pledging this thursday . so now ' s your last chance to preorder stuff !\nknock - knock .\nwho ' s there ?\nxbox one .\nxbox one who ?\nxbox one\u2122 .\nknock - knock is available on xbox one now :\nto\nanimate\nsomeone literally means\nto breathe life into them .\nwe do it to our dolls too . more on that :\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 .\npathologic 2 is an open world survival thriller set in a town that\u2019s being consumed by a deadly plague . face the realities of a collapsing society as you make difficult choices in seemingly lose - lose situations . the plague isn\u2019t just a disease . you can\u2019t save everyone . get to know it , winning the affection of the locals and gaining allies , or try to carve your own path alone . explore the town , its inhabitants , and their traditions ; fight both the plague itself and its victims ; try to make a difference before the time runs out .\nfigure out who killed your father while fighting a deadly plague . it\u2019s up to you to assume his mantle of the town\u2019s chief medic . find your alleged twin sister . was she the one who had brought the plague to this town ? the local kids are hiding something . try playing by their rules .\nfight the disease . do you think a doctor\u2019s job is to ease pain ? what if it means you have to cut out someone\u2019s heart in order to produce medicine ? your instruments are crude , and the plague can be many things . it wanders the streets while you\u2019re searching for its source ; it waits for an opportune moment to corrupt your own body . and getting closed to your goal matters little if you\u2019re dying .\nthe epidemic is realistically simulated , which means that it\u2019ll unfold in real time , affecting both the gameplay mechanics and the plot . do you need to cut corners in a hurry , or perhaps you\u2019re looking for a butcher ? tough luck\u2014if the district you need is infected , it\u2019ll become a danger zone . shops\u2019ll close , houses\u2019ll lock down , and the air itself\u2019ll become poisonous . but you may not have another option .\nsurvival . you\u2019ll find no zombies here\u2014it\u2019s the real deal . hunger , thirst , fatigue , and immunity are all gameplay mechanics . your foe is merciless and ceaseless . each hour the plague claims more lives\u2026 and yet you still need to sleep ! bread from an infected house is dangerous\u2026 but what if you\u2019re starving and shops deny you service ? and does survival only mean the preservation of your body anyway ?\nscavenge , gather , trade . you\u2019ll always be hard pressed for resources , money not excluded . but money can\u2019t save your life\u2014you can\u2019t eat it , you can\u2019t heal with it , and you may find out money is worthless . so you\u2019ll barter with townsfolk , and that\u2019ll keep you afloat\u2026 if you\u2019re fine with taking bullets from kids and trading your only gun for a loaf of bread .\nfights are both simple and hard . you\u2019ll find threats here and there : bandits at night , looters , the sick insane with pain , and simply those who don\u2019t like you . pathologic 2 is not a shooter\u2014it doesn\u2019t take many bullets to kill someone . but you may only have one left , or your gun may misfire , or perhaps you simply won\u2019t like killing innocent victims . running or hiding is generally preferable , but you can\u2019t run forever .\nexplore both the town and the characters . in pathologic 2 nothing is accidental\u2014every place and every person has a story to tell . you are free to go anywhere making your own story , but remember that no one and nothing will wait for you .\n2005 : pathologic \u2014 a story of survival in a self - conscious city struck with an unknown disease . it required a lot of wandering , a great deal of reading and a fluid perspective of events .\n2008 - 2009 : the void ( also known as tension , russian : \u0442\u0443\u0440\u0433\u043e\u0440 / turgor ) \u2014 a story of survival in a monochrome world of the void where every living thing depends on color . every action there was done by drawing , and the hero was represented as a transparent human - shaped vessel . [ 1 ]\n2011 : cargo ! the quest for gravity \u2014 too crazy even for its creators , this story is set in a word that faced its apocalypse because of the loss of gravity . there you had to drop the flying islands back into the ocean and to convert the submersibles into the aircrafts .\n2013 : knock - knock \u2014 a story of a lonely forester haunted by strange nighttime visitors . there you had to analyze the causes of insanity , gradually getting to the understanding of being played with by the rules that differ from the initial conventions . [ 2 ]\n2015 : pathologic classic hd \u2014 a remaster of the 2005 cult classic . updated textures , higher resolutions support , new visual effects , brand new in - house english translation , and many other improvements .\n2018 : pathologic 2 \u2014 a reimagining and modern take of the 2005 cult classic . still in development .\nthis page was last edited on 1 september 2017 , at 22 : 02 .\ncontent is available under cc by - nc - sa 3 . 0 unless otherwise noted . game content and materials are trademarks and copyrights of their respective publisher and its licensors . all rights reserved . this site is a part of curse , inc . and is not affiliated with the game publisher .\n12 days in a town devoured by plague . it ' s an enemy you can ' t kill . it ' s a game where you can\u2019t save everyone\npathologic is a plot - driven survival open - world adventure game for pc / mac / linux , ps4 , and xbox one .\nwe have reached our funding goal already , but the road ahead of us is still long ! there are several stretch goals that would make pathologic an even more fulfilling experience if achieved . they are listed below . if you want to learn about the game , please scroll down to the original pitch .\nas is stated in \u201crisks and challenges\u201d below , we do have investments that would allow us to make pathologic in any case , and this whole kickstarter is like a huge stretch goal for us . the money we ask for is what we need to create a perfect game . we don\u2019t want to add superfluous entities on top . still , we do have more ideas that we believe will fit pathologic . these are things we really want to make , but they would require a bigger team ( or postponing the release , which is something we\u2019d like to avoid ) . if we get more funding , they will become possible by the planned release date , though .\nachieved the town extended ( $ 300 , 000 ) . this stretch goal seems pretty self - explanatory , and yet it\u2019s the toughest one to explain . we\u2019ve launched this whole campaign to make an extended version of the game after all , didn\u2019t we ? thing is , it\u2019s always possible to add more . more unique objects , more dialogue options , more questlines , more events happening around you . and it won\u2019t be filler content either . say , there are plot - dependent areas planned in the warehouse district ; but what if you could also find caches and hideouts there ? what if street npcs had additional reactions to your activities ? what if there were simply more questlines ? you would become even more hard - pressed for time , sure , but we\u2019ll balance it . the town is a finished place , but we can always improve it intensively , adding more small locations , hidden corners , nooks and crannies . also : more quests , more npcs\u2014more content in general .\nthe steppe extended ( $ 350 , 000 ) . the steppe is rather poor in terms of content right now , and that makes sense , since the plot of pathologic takes place mostly in a single location , the characters being unable to leave the town . while we don\u2019t intend to change that , we can sneak in some loopholes , inviting the characters to explore new and fresh locations in the steppe ( close to the town , of course ) . it can even lead to them having new activities there . that also obviously means more quests , more steppe npcs , more weird creatures , and generally more steppiness .\nlucid dreaming ( $ 400 , 000 ) . thoughts and ideas are an important part of pathologic , and it\u2019s known that the plague \u201cspeaks to its victims , scrutinizing them\u201d . we would like that to become an even more prevalent motif , adding dreams in form of interactive experiences . got infected ? go see the plague in person . found out new crucial information that completely changes everything ? same here . all those hints and omens dropped and mentioned everywhere will now appear in the flesh . also more weird and creepy imagery . and these are not random events\u2014they will depend on how you play and how the plot you create unfolds .\ntermitary and abattoir ( $ 450 , 000 ) . the original pathologic only showed you a chart of these behemoth constructions rather than their real innards . the poor interiors did nothing to reflect their grandeur . we\u2019ll change that in the remake anyway , sure , but reaching this stretch goal would allow us to make a full - fledged ethnographic expedition into the termitary and the abattoir . you\u2019ll be able to see the daily life , the traditions , and the culture of a very peculiar working community of steppe butchers that live inside and retain multiple traits of a primitive society . it\u2019s \u201ca town inside the town\u201d , and it\u2019ll contain loads of new content , quests , and experiences .\na small prequel ( $ 550 , 000 ) . pathologic is plot - heavy , and a lot of important stuff happens right before the start of the game . as a player , you\u2019ll uncover the partial truth behind the events that have shaped the current state of the town , but you\u2019ll never be able to see the perfect and complete picture . you\u2019ll never be able to see them at all\u2014only speculate . simply showing these events would be a spoiler , but we\u2019re keen on making an additional day - long story with unique content . it won\u2019t be kickstarter - exclusive . please keep in mind that it won\u2019t feature the same playable characters . the whole point of the prequel is to show you the things that the main trio would never be able to see and learn . but you will .\na mysterious and deadly disease breaks out in a remote town built upon old tanneries and butcheries . whilst the disease can be identified by physical symptoms , its roots and origins remain mysterious . the disease is highly infectious and deadly . it affects the neural and the blood - circulating systems , crippling both body and mind .\nto fight the epidemic the local authorities first send a learned doctor , then an inquisitor ordered to assess the situation , then a military commander . the first has to investigate the disease and find an optimal solution ; the second has to save as many lives as possible while executing said solution ; the third has the right to exterminate the whole town should the others run out of options .\nalong with the authorities\u2019 agents two volunteers find their way through the town along with the learned doctor , who goes by the name of the bachelor . one of them , the changeling , is a strange girl who believes she can heal with her hands , and the other , the haruspex , is a talented amateur who\u2019s fond of experimental surgery .\ntaking on the role of one of these doctors , you\u2019ll explore the town , its weird traditions , and the complex relationships of its inhabitants . you will only have twelve days to defeat the invisible enemy called the sand plague .\ntime will become one of your most precious resources . choices will haunt your every step . you\u2019ll want to get closer to your goal , but sometimes it\u2019ll all come down to mere survival . in a time when everyone is in danger , would you lend a gun to a person who may use it with ill intent ? would you try to save someone who claims they don\u2019t need to be saved ? would you share your medicine with important figures who will unveil the town\u2019s numerous secrets in return , or would you rather help an ordinary stranger in need ? or maybe even selfishly keep the pills in case you get sick ? and sooner or later you will\u2014pathologic is a bleak and harsh survival adventure that\u2019ll make sure of it .\nit\u2019s a place where the main factory is ruled by a five - year - old girl , where districts are named after body parts , where bulls can only be slaughtered by the initiated , and where ideas and projects banned from the capital somehow thrive .\nif there\u2019s one thing games are good at , it\u2019s creating a sense of place , immersive and real . imagine a remote town\u2014so small it doesn\u2019t even seem to have a name , a town where obscure traditions intertwine with progressive ideas and industrialization . you are an outsider here , and yet the town is yours . you\u2019ll be the one to secure its fate , you\u2019ll be the one it\u2019ll open up to , sharing its secrets and mysteries . its inhabitants will confide in you , its history will come back to life before your eyes , and its architecture will tell you stories .\nnow imagine this town ravaged by an invisible and merciless enemy . the sand plague .\nbut we\u2019re not just building a body\u2014a physical place . we want to make an immersive town that feels alive , yes , but our main goal is to create a town filled with ideas . we want to make you feel that every nook and cranny is worth investigating , that it\u2019s there for a reason .\nthe town is remote and thus relatively small , but it\u2019s also very dense , open for exploration . every second building has a name , every district is there for a reason , every street is a thread in the story . it\u2019s a steppe town formed around a behemoth slaughterhouse , but paradoxically the locals worship bulls . a huge construction defying the laws of physics , called the polyhedron , lies to the west . the air is thick , and for some reason there is a sacrificial site right inside the town . it\u2019s hard to understand how it all holds together .\nwhich is why you\u2019ll have to become a kind of sleuth . why is it forbidden to dig wells here ? how on earth does the polyhedron not fall ? do actors in the theatre really perform even when there\u2019s no audience to watch their plays ? we want to make each step you make intriguing and meaningful .\npathologic is hard to define , so we\u2019d rather describe what it feels like and what you can do there . if you\u2019re impatient or hard - pressed for time , it may be a good idea to scroll down to the feature list .\nthe plot of pathologic is broken down into twelve days , each of them carrying new stories , quests , and events . time flows mercilessly : if you fail to finish a task when it\u2019s due , the opportunity is lost\u2014as are human lives . you are completely free to roam and explore the town , bartering , talking to strangers and generally surviving ( which is hard enough to begin with and becomes harder and harder as time goes by and the sand plague becomes more and more deadly ) .\nyou\u2019ll have to keep your body healthy . the hero needs to eat and sleep , to take care of their immune system\u2014it\u2019s the only thing that can preserve them from being infected with the plague . to do all that , you\u2019ll need resources ( fresh water , bandages , bullets ; even bread and coffee beans ! ) , and procuring them in the town torn apart by the epidemic is not an easy task : inflation and panic will try to strip you naked , making merchants greedy and townsfolk suspicious . you\u2019ll have to be creative while bartering , try to avoid fights , even scavenge infected houses , and you\u2019ll still feel hard - pressed for stuff .\nbut your scariest enemy is not a bandit armed to his teeth , but rather the disease itself . man can kill man , but the plague slowly kills the whole town , devouring it district by district . so the sick will come to you begging you to save them\u2026 and exposing you to the infection . is compassion still possible even when it puts you in direct danger ?\nafter the district is ravaged by the disease , muggers and looters find their way there . they are searching for food , weapons , perhaps even clothing\u2014in other words , for resources you desperately need to survive ( or are you perhaps a marauder yourself ? ) . and the plague hides everywhere\u2014in every man and woman , in every object\u2014waiting to strike where it hurts most .\nso you , one of the best doctors in the town , will inevitably get sick . sickness doesn\u2019t necessarily mean imminent death though . you can fight the disease in your own body\u2026 but infection makes you a threat\u2014a vector , albeit an unwilling one . you will find yourself killing the town with your very hands while trying to save it . it will take all you\u2019ve got to bring more good than harm , and there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll do that not by providing medicine and pills , but by thinking outside of the box and uncovering the town\u2019s numerous mysteries ."]}
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", "topic": 30}], "title": "holdsworth", "paragraphs": ["contact professor robert holdsworth ( email at r . e . holdsworth @ urltoken )\nthe holdsworth brand was established by sandy holdsworth in london in 1927 , and began making steel frames in 1933 .\nin 1880 , the most common holdsworth occupation in the usa was farmer . 17 % of holdsworth ' s were farmers . a less common occupation for the holdsworth family was laborer . farmer , keeping house and carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by holdsworth .\nholdsworth greatly impressed jazz guitar giant george benson at a 1975 new york club date .\ndavid gary holdsworth ( b . 1968 ) , english former footballer currently manager of goole\ndean christopher holdsworth ( b . 1968 ) , english former professional football player and manager\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at holdsworth fabrics , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the holdsworth fabrics company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at holdsworth fabrics .\nmr . holdsworth was married and divorced twice . he is survived by a daughter from his first marriage , lynne holdsworth ; two daughters from his second marriage , louise and emily holdsworth ; a son , sam , also from his second marriage ; and a granddaughter .\nplanet - x acquired the british brand holdsworth last year and will be launching a new holdsworth 2015 heritage range at l\u2019eroica britannia vintage bike event in the peak district later this month .\nthe mistral is , according to holdsworth , \u201ca very light and lively all round frame\u201d .\nallan holdsworth , revered fusion guitarist , dies at 70 : the record holdsworth , who performed with soft machine in addition to recording several solo albums , died unexpectedly on april 16 .\nthe cause was a heart attack , said leonardo pavkovic , mr . holdsworth\u2019s former manager .\nhe is the best in my book ,\neddie van halen once said of holdsworth .\nallan holdsworth performing with the progressive rock group u . k . in central park in 1978 .\nour 2017 annual report and financial reports are now available for download . holdsworth community annual report 2017\u2026\naccording to holdsworth , the new 2015 heritage range is , \u201ca range of handmade , lugged steel frames that honour holdsworth\u2019s greatest achievements ; the cyclone , the mistral , the zephyr , the professional .\nholdsworth also had a major impact as a guitar designer . his signature holdsworth h2 semi - hollow electric guitar model has been a bestseller since carvin guitars of escondido first began marketing it in 1996 .\nbetween 1944 and 2004 , holdsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944 , and highest in 1996 . the average life expectancy for holdsworth in 1944 was 38 , and 79 in 2004 .\nallan holdsworth performs live on stage at the paradiso in amsterdam , netherlands on june 15 , 1987 .\nand former dream theater drummer mike portnoy tweeted :\nrip allan holdsworth . . . one of the all - time greats and innovators . . . no holdsworth = no eddie van halen # uk # oneofakind\nholdsworth is survived by his daughters , emily and louise ; a son , sam ; and a granddaughter .\npersonal management of your campaign will ensure that whatever your pr or marketing requirements , holdsworth pr has them covered .\nnames . as the form of the english language changed , even the spelling of literate people ' s names evolved . holdsworth has been recorded under many different variations , including holdsworth , holesworth , houlsworth , holdworth , houldworth and many more .\nwe are a privately owned company founded in 1969 by chairman , michael holdsworth . since retiring from the day to day running of the business the company has been led by managing director , john marriott who joined holdsworth when it began 49 years ago .\nholdsworth fabrics invites you to take a seat . originally founded in 1822 as john holdsworth & co . , the company has designed and manufactured upholstery used by the mass passenger transportation market for more than 185 years . its lineup ranges from wool . . .\nin the hours following holdsworth ' s death , tributes came in from guitarists including steve lukather , vernon reid and joe satriani . but not just guitarists : pianist and keyboardist geoffrey keezer called holdsworth\none of my biggest musical heroes , and a true unsung genius of our time .\ndrummer vinnie colaiuta wrote that playing with holdsworth was\na major highlight of my musical life .\nholdsworth ' s unusual scale runs brought a whole new perspective to the fretboard ; they were colored by rock distortion but had an almost flute - like beauty . jazz guitarist kurt rosenwinkel , in a 2005 interview with this writer for jazztimes magazine , said this of holdsworth :\nallan holdsworth , a spellbinding guitarist who influenced generations of jazz and rock musicians with his innovative sound , has died unexpectedly at age 70 .\ninspired by jazz greats charlie parker and john coltrane , holdsworth wanted to play saxophone as a youth but his family could not afford one .\nfrederick william\nfred\nholdsworth ( b . 1952 ) , american former major league baseball right - handed pitcher who played from 1972 to 1980\nholdsworth was a name to be known , founded in 1933 by w . f .\nsandy\nholdsworth in kent , it rapidly expanded into a multi - shop enterprise . by 1960 ' s & 70 ' s , the main stores and factory were in london . holdsworth bought the claud butler brand name in 1958 . they bought the freddie grubb name around 1952 after grubb had died . finally , the macleans name was bought around 1963 .\nmarketing graduate dan holdsworth discusses the support he received from lecturers at derby and how his degree helped him secure a job as a marketing manager . urltoken\nallan holdsworth , colossus , gentle man , blazed a trail through the heights of musical invention . we can only look up & marvel . god speed rip\nholdsworth , part of the camira group , is a manufacturer of high performance wool moquette , flat cloths and trim fabrics for the mass passenger transit market .\ncamira , formerly known as holdsworth , provides high - performance moquettes , flat cloths , vinyls , leathers and trim fabrics for the mass passenger transit market .\nthe direction holdsworth takes is beautiful . his chord work is so impressive here almost an ambient feel till the solos arrive which are a pleasure to hear .\namy holdsworth , marketing director at tetley , on why honesty really is the best policy , on a personal level and for the business as a whole .\ni will not repeat all the excellent remarks about holdsworth ' s playing , except to state the obvious : he is flawless , cerebral , and yet musical .\nholdsworth say that the cyclone is designed for all - day comfort . they also say that you can add mudguards and a rack and use it as a tourer .\nholdsworth ' s family launched a gofundme campaign to help drive donations for funeral expenses . the fundraiser has amassed more than $ 80 , 000 in just 24 hours .\nhealy , d , jones , r . r & holdsworth , r . e ( 2005 ) . three - dimensional brittle shear fracturing by tensile crack interaction . nature\nholdsworth , who did few interviews in recent years , appreciated the praise of his peers . he was also quick to deflect the kudos that so often came his way .\nafter having tackled jazz standards on his previous outing , allan holdsworth returns to original compositions , although the feel of his fusion this time is more jazz than . . .\nenglish ( yorkshire ) : habitational name from either of two places in west yorkshire now called holdsworth , both probably originally named with an old english byname halda \u2018bent\u2019 + wor\u00f0 \u2018enclosure\u2019 .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your holdsworth ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\nallan holdsworth was born aug . 6 , 1946 , in bradford , a small town in yorkshire , england . he had lived in southern california since 1980 , most recently in vista .\nthe result of his meeting with benson was the 1976 album\nvelvet darkness .\nholdsworth quickly disowned it because the album consisted entirely of studio rehearsal sessions , not the final tracks .\nbut mr . holdsworth\u2019s grandparents could not afford to buy him a horn , so at 17 he picked up an acoustic guitar that was lying around the house and taught himself to play .\non \u201catavachron\u201d ( 1986 ) and \u201csand\u201d ( 1987 ) , mr . holdsworth introduced the synthaxe , which could be activated with a breath controller , bringing him closer to a hornlike inflection .\nworld famous transportation fabric specialist holdsworth is at the forefront of environmental design and can assist in \u2018greening\u2019 vehicle interiors through the choice of textile upholstery and the way in which fabrics are made .\nanother 183 words ( 13 lines of text ) covering the years 127 and 1273 are included under the topic early holdsworth history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible .\nholdsworth supply a wide range of chilled , ambient and frozen goods to caterers . over the past 49 years we have grown to become one of the most respected independent food service distributors in the uk . we are proud to remain a family owned business which we feel helps to give holdsworth an advantage over some other similar businesses through an added sense of loyalty , commitment and collective values .\nthe first studio album credited to holdsworth is velvet darkness , a raw jazz - rock outing released on cti in 1976 . holdsworth took pains to disavow it , maintaining that the session tapes were from a rehearsal , and released without his permission . he made his proper debut in 1982 with i . o . u . , and was soon winning ecstatic praise from eddie van halen , among others . in holdsworth ' s liquid , legato line playing , van halen no doubt heard a combination of blinding speed and patient , highly musical phrasing , not to mention a harmonic language like no other .\nin the mid - 1970s holdsworth joined the new tony williams lifetime , a jazz - rock fusion quartet led by former miles davis drummer williams . his first album with williams , 1975 ' s classic\nbelieve it ,\nintroduced holdsworth to american listeners . he continued to play songs from that album throughout his career , including\nfred ,\nthe opening song at his april 10 concert in san marcos .\nallan was born in bradford , west yorkshire , the son of vera holdsworth and joshua hollins . joshua returned to his native canada a year after allan\u2019s birth , and allan was raised by his grandparents , sam and elsie holdsworth . in his teens he wanted to play the saxophone , captivated by the sounds of charlie parker and john coltrane \u2013 but saxophones were expensive , and though as a 14 - year - old he was initially indifferent when sam , a pianist , acquired a guitar , it was a turning point . his grandfather taught him the rudiments of harmony and by his late teens holdsworth was playing professionally .\nallan holdsworth , an innovative and influential electric guitarist who helped shape everything from progressive rock to jazz over the past half century , died sunday at his home in north san diego county . he was 70 .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your holdsworth ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\nhis daughter louise holdsworth announced his death on sunday , prompting an outpouring of grief as well as high praise for an artist who not only changed the guitar , but also created a musical language entirely his own .\nas news of his death spread , frampton remembered holdsworth as a \u201cbrilliant unique guitar master player , \u201d and satriani tweeted , \u201cyou remain an enormous inspiration to me . your beautiful music will live on forever . \u201d\nallan holdsworth , a self - taught guitarist whose protean , virtuosic style was a source of amazement even to his more famous peers , died on saturday at his home in vista , calif . he was 70 .\nalsop , g . i . & holdsworth , r . e . ( 2012 ) . the three dimensional shape and localisation of deformation within multilayer sheath folds . journal of structural geology 44 : 110 - 128 .\nthe professional is a road race bike with horizontal , adjustable rear dropouts , a 1in threaded headest , a bsa bottom bracket and clearance for 25mm tyres . you also get holdsworth and campagnolo handcut brass signatures / badges .\nallan holdsworth has long been considered a\nmusician ' s musician\n. people rave about his technical ability , i . e . , his speed and the difficulty of his unique compositional style , which uses chords and intervals that require astonishing dexterity and control . there is no doubt holdsworth is a technical superstar . nevertheless , the aspects of holdsworth ' s playing that move me most are his lyricism and his drop dead gorgeous sound and tone quality . his long and luscious lines sound deeply romantic and personal to me . he lets these qualities flourish in\nsixteen men of tain\n. allan holdsworth is one of my favorite musicians , and this amazing album ,\nsixteen men of tain\n, is one of my all - time most beloved albums . from the opening lush and exquisite guitar entrance in\nsan onofre\nwith its warm and glorious meanderings through symmetrical jazz patterns to the eternally striving sequences in\nmaterial unreal\n, this music is truly beautiful and transports me to new heights every time i listen to it . i am grateful to allan holdsworth for triggering many deeply affecting and healing moments in my life . i can ' t recommend\nsixteen men of tain\n( and the rest of holdsworth ' s music ) highly enough . give it a listen and hear for yourself .\nwhether playing a conventional electric guitar or a guitar synthesizer , holdsworth soared . he created wonderfully distinct music that drew from jazz , rock and contemporary classical music . at his best , he came close to transcending all three .\nin the 1970s , holdsworth gained acclaim as a daring and fleet - fingered guitarist in such english bands as tempest and soft machine , and on albums with french violinist jean luc ponty and the anglo - french band gong .\nhe also attracted musicians of supremely high caliber , and they stuck with him \u2014 electric bassists jimmy johnson and the late dave carpenter , drummers gary husband and chad wackerman among them . husband , also a fine pianist , recorded a solo piano album in 2004 called the things i see : interpretations of the music of allan holdsworth . in its speculative abstraction , it shows how holdsworth ' s compositional muse can transcend the guitar and form its own universe .\nallan holdsworth , hailed by his peers as one of the most technically gifted guitarists of his time , has died at the age of 70 . his passing was announced sunday ( april 16 ) by family members on social media .\nholdsworth , r . e . & mccaffrey , k . j . w . ( 2016 ) . understanding the clair field basement and its associated fracture systems : implications for reservoir appraisal . confidential final report for the clair jvg .\nholdsworth , who the late composer and musician frank zappa once said deserved credit for\nsingle - handedly reinventing the electric guitar ,\nplayed in a number of groups , from soft machine to the progressive rock band u . k .\nborn on aug . 6 , 1946 , in bradford , england , holdsworth didn ' t pick up the guitar until he was 17 , but he proved to be a quick learner . after moving to london , holdsworth kicked off his recording career in the late \u201860s with the band \u2018 igginbottom and through the \u201870s honed his craft with the likes of tempest , soft machine , the tony williams lifetime project , french - english outfit gong , and u . k . .\nhis death brought immediate tributes from other musicians , including guitar star joe satriani , who tweeted :\nr . i . p . allan holdsworth . you remain an enormous inspiration to me . your beautiful music will live on forever .\nthis article was amended on 28 april 2017 , to correct details of allan holdsworth\u2019s family . he was raised by his grandparents , not his parents , as originally stated , and he was twice married . we also omitted mention of his daughter lynne .\nhis late ' 70s collaborations with drummer bill bruford ( of yes and king crimson fame ) proved especially strong : bruford ' s albums feels good to me , one of a kind and the bruford tapes find holdsworth in wizardly form both as a soloist and a cog in a bracingly tight ensemble . holdsworth also joined bruford ( and the late john wetton ) in the supergroup u . k . , issuing one of the landmark guitar solos of his career on the track\nin the dead of night .\nwhen i was 14 my dad bought a guitar from an uncle . it sat around the house ; i had no interest in it . i just picked it up in moments of sheer boredom ,\nholdsworth recalled in a 1987 union - tribune interview .\nholdsworth community supports children and adults living with intellectual disabilities ; families with young children ; older people who may be frail , ill , lacking mobility , experiencing social isolation or living with dementia ; and their families and care givers throughout sydney and its eastern suburbs .\nwalker , r . j . , holdsworth , r . e . , armitage , p . j . & faulkner , d . r . ( 2013 ) . fault zone permeability structure evolution in basalts . geology 41 ( 1 ) : 59 - 62 .\ncollettini , c , de paola , n , holdsworth , r . e & barchi , m . r ( 2006 ) . the development and behaviour of low - angle normal faults during cenozoic asymmetric extension in the northern apennines , italy . journal of structural geology\nin the 1970s the british pro team , co - sponsored by campagnolo & holdsworth , was dominant on the domestic uk front . . . and the company was a prime agent for many important brands , both as retailer and wholesaler . thanks for additional info from hilary stone\nhe sure has made an impression on me ; he does things i have not heard the guitar do ,\nsaid benson , who subsequently got holdsworth his first solo record deal .\nhe ' s not trying new things , he ' s mastering them .\nallan holdsworth was born on aug . 6 , 1946 , in bradford , england . he never knew his biological father , and he was raised by his maternal grandparents , whom he called his parents . his grandfather , a factory worker , was an amateur jazz pianist .\n\u201choldsworth pr\u2019s understanding of and long experience in the equestrian industry means they know precisely where their clients\u2019 advertising and marketing needs are best met . they are a friendly team with good insight and their clients are welcomed regularly in to the pages of horse & countryside magazine . \u201d\nde paola , n , holdsworth , r . e , mccaffrey , k . j . w & barchi , m . r . ( 2005 ) . partitioned transtension : an alternative to basin inversion models . journal of structural geology 27 ( 4 ) : 607 - 625 .\nholdsworth ' s chordal language , in its sheer imagination and otherworldliness , set his music even further apart . unlike the solos , the chords were voiced with a clean , glass - like reverberating tone . they involved extreme finger stretches required in no other kind of music . they brought out strange intervallic combinations : on\nlooking glass ,\nfrom atavachron , two notes on the lowest strings and two on the highest strings , with nothing in between . reaching for the uncommon chord was the title of a 1987 book of holdsworth transcriptions , and for good reason .\nmr . holdsworth played in a number of seminal ensembles throughout the 1970s , including the tony williams lifetime , soft machine and u . k . but he never seemed to arrive at any band\u2019s moment of peak popularity , or to stick around long enough to accrue a major following .\nbut he left after two years when the american drum virtuoso tony williams , renowned for his work in miles davis\u2019s quintet , asked him to join lifetime , which had been one of the first jazz - rock fusion bands to emerge . mr . holdsworth stuck around for two albums .\nin the early 1980s he moved to california , where mr . van halen heard him and persuaded warner bros . records to sign him . but mr . holdsworth chafed at the label\u2019s dictates , and he was dropped after releasing just one 24 - minute record , \u201croad games . \u201d\ncollettini , c . & holdsworth , r . e . ( 2004 ) . fault zone weakening and character of slip along low - angle normal faults : insights from the zuccale fault , elba , italy . journal of the geological society 161 ( 6 ) : 1039 - 1051 .\ndarlene pitman ' s bike\n. . . . . we bought ( the holdsworth ) in 1984 when my wife was still my girlfriend : ) . many of the zeus 2001 parts that were originally on the cuevas ( crank , bb , brakes , hubs ) found their way on to the holdsworth . recently , i suggested we restore it with all campy parts . man , i won ' t do that again . she has a serious sentimental attachment to the bike as is . but maybe i can talk her into replacing those shimano shifters .\ngreg pitman\neven greater attention came to holdsworth after he co - founded the jazzy progressive - rock band u . k . in 1977 . it teamed him with former yes drummer bill bruford , former roxy music violinist and keyboardist eddie jobson , and the late king crimson singer and bassist john wetton .\ncollettini , c . , viti , c . , smith , s . a . f . & holdsworth , r . e . ( 2009 ) . the development of interconnected talc networks and weakening of continental low - angle normal faults . geology 37 ( 6 ) : 567 - 570 .\nholdsworth ' s astounding fluency was matched by the intense emotion he brought to his playing . he cleanly articulated every note , no matter how accelerated the tempo or deviously constructed the song structure . and , when playing ballads , he created gently swelling chords that made ingenious use of space and silence .\nan unusually short lifespan might indicate that your holdsworth 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 .\nhis last live performance , in san diego on 10 april , heralded the release of a 12 - cd box set of all his studio recordings , many long deleted , by manifesto records . in true holdsworth fashion , he hated the title they had given it \u2013 the man who changed guitar forever !\nde paola , n . , holdsworth , r . e . , viti , c . , collettini , c . & bullock , r . ( 2015 ) . can grain size sensitive flow lubricate faults during the initial stages of earthquake propagation ? earth and planetary science letters 43 : 48 - 58 .\nholdsworth is survived by a daughter , lynne , from his first marriage , to angela slater , which ended in divorce ; by two daughters , emily and louise , and a son , sam , from his second marriage to claire wallace , which also ended in divorce ; and by his granddaughter , rori .\nreviewing a performance by mr . holdsworth in 1983 , the new york times\u2019s jon pareles wrote : \u201che pours out notes in a liquid rush without slurring a single one . his sense of harmony reveals itself in daring melodic extrapolations and in chords that are complex and impressionistic yet as transparent as folk music . \u201d\nbullock , r . j . , de paola , n . & holdsworth , r . e . ( 2015 ) . an experimental investigation into the role of phyllosilicate content on earthquake propagation during seismic slip in carbonate faults . journal of geophysical research : solid earth 120 ( 5 ) : 3187 - 3207 .\nallan holdsworth , who has died aged 70 , was a contrary kind of guitar hero \u2013 one given to implying that he would rather have played the saxophone , who disliked the sound of much of his own work and who chose anonymity for much of his long career over star status . but if holdsworth , a stern - faced , tentacle - fingered and all - but - motionless onstage performer , was a private and self - critical individual , some of the world\u2019s leading guitarists in rock , pop and jazz held different opinions about him , and often expressed them in terms closer to declarations of devotion than simply technical admiration .\ndriving further afield , the company set out during the 90 ' s to broaden its horizons across the major economic territories of the world , and established local facilities or agents in the usa , south america , australasia , japan , singapore , the russian federation and turkey . holdsworth executives constantly visit their clients worldwide .\nwalker , r . j . , holdsworth , r . e . , imber , j . , faulkner , d . r . & armitage , p . j . ( 2013 ) . fault zone architecture and fluid flow in interlayered basaltic volcaniclastic crystalline sequences . journal of structural geology 51 : 92 - 104 .\nwalker , r . j . , holdsworth , r . e . , imber , j . & ellis , d . ( 2011 ) . onshore evidence for progressive changes in rifting directions during continental break - up in the ne atlantic . journal of the geological society 168 ( 1 ) : 27 - 48 .\nreginald holdsworth was born on the 21st march 1942 in wig street , weatherfield . he was the son of a docker . reg worked in the supermarket chain and became the boss of bettabuys in weatherfield . he met maureen grimes in the late 1960s and they dated but split up . reg married a woman called veronica .\nmr . holdsworth started playing in local bands in the late 1960s . he later moved to london , where he first recorded with an experimental rock band , \u2019igginbottom , in 1969 . by 1972 he had joined the fusion group tempest ; the next year he was invited into soft machine , a seminal progressive - rock ensemble .\nwalker , r . j . , holdsworth , r . e . , imber , j . & ellis , d . ( 2011 ) . the development of cavities and clastic infills along fault - related fractures in tertiary basalts on the ne atlantic margin . journal of structural geology 33 ( 2 ) : 92 - 106 .\njones , r . imber , j . , holdsworth , r . e . & mccaffrey , k . ( 2007 ) . outcrop data as an analogue to hex lewisian basement acreage : analysis of fracturing on lewis & harris , outer hebrides . consultancy report commissioned by hurricane exploration plc . consultancy report commissioned by hurricane exploration .\nsmith , s . a . f . , collettini , c . & holdsworth , r . e . ( 2008 ) . recognizing the seismic cycle along ancient faults : co2 - induced fluidization of breccias in the footwall of sealing low - angle normal fault . journal of structural geology 30 ( 8 ) : 1034 - 1046 .\ndaniels , s . , , long , j . , tucker , m . , mawson , m . , holdsworth r . e . , , wilkinson , m . , & gluyas , j . ( 2016 ) . the integrated zechstein study : an overview . confidential multi - client report , geospatial research ltd , 16pp .\n\u201cwhat he gave me was complete freedom and liberation , \u201d the drummer gary husband , who played with mr . holdsworth for 35 years , wrote of him in an email . \u201che came forward having developed from the instrument what he wanted the guitar to give him , which was completely other than what anybody else was doing with it .\nholdsworth never stopped touring and recording , and had been in the midst of a creative resurgence roughly since the release of his 2000 album the sixteen men of tain . earlier this month , manifesto records released a 12 - cd boxed set titled the man who changed guitar forever , as well as a new best - of collection , eidolon .\nan april 10 performance in san marcos was the last of several southern california shows he did , performances timed to celebrate the release of his two new manifesto records releases :\neidolon : the allan holdsworth collection ,\na two - cd collection , and\nthe man who changed guitar forever ,\na 12 - cd box set .\npozzi , g . , de paola , n . , nielsen , s . b . , holdsworth , r . e . & bowen , l . ( 2018 ) . a new interpretation for the nature and significance of mirror - like surfaces in experimental carbonate - hosted seismic faults . geology 46 ( 7 ) : 583 - 586 .\nintransigently committed to his own artistic vision , mr . holdsworth sometimes clashed with record labels . and though he was constantly self - critical and battled stage fright even into his later years , he drew breathless praise from many guitarists \u2014 including frank zappa and eddie van halen , both of whom considered him to be at the top of the class .\nin 2001 , holdsworth unveiled a torrent of labyrinthine guitar jams over hard funk undertows to a mesmerised crowd at ronnie scott\u2019s club , london , while sometimes veering into bugged - guitar electronic tone - poetry and elegiac violin - like passages of an orchestral complexity and richness . but he issued no more recordings after 2003 , preferring the immediacy of live performance .\nas humble as he was talented , holdsworth recorded a dozen albums from 1982 - 1993 , all of which are explored on a retrospective boxed set titled the man who changed guitar forever , which dropped earlier this month through manifesto records ( he reportedly wasn ' t taken with the album ' s title , instead deferring that honor to other guitar heroes ) .\ndaily air shipments of holdsworth fabric leave the factory . total shipping time , door to door , is measured in hours rather than weeks or months and there is constant contact via electronic means . the progress of shipments are tracked over the internet and no matter what the time of day - voice , data and image information is exchanged directly to the desk .\nholdsworth , r . e . , mccaffrey , k . , jones , r . & imber , j . ( 2007 ) . outcrop data as an analogue to hex lewisian basement acreage : characterisation of lewisian fracturing in scotland & the m\u00f8re - tr\u00f8ndelag fault zone in norway . consultancy report commissioned by hurricane exploration plc . consultancy report commissioned by hurricane exploration plc .\nmr . holdsworth forged a relentlessly exploratory approach to harmony , which he brought to bear on both the guitar and the synthaxe , a guitarlike synthesizer that allowed him added control over his tone and flow . he had his own vocabulary of unorthodox chords , often involving far reaches across the fretboard . as a soloist , he executed lightning - fast melodies with remarkable fluidity .\nholdsworth recorded his second solo album ,\ni . o . u . ,\nin 1980 . he made at least 13 more albums over the next two decades , including 1985 ' s\nmetal fatigue .\nits title song has been credited by rage against the machine guitarist tom morello as the single most influential piece of music that shaped his own guitar style .\ndempsey , e . d . , holdsworth , r . e . , imber , j . , bistacchi , a . & di toro , g . ( 2014 ) . a geological explanation for intraplate earthquake clustering complexity : the zeolite - bearing fault / fracture networks in the adamello massif ( southern italian alps ) . journal of structural geology 66 : 58 - 74 .\nholdsworth , r . e , tavarnelli , e clegg , p , pinheiro , r . v . l , jones , r . r & mccaffrey , k . j . w ( 2002 ) . domainal deformation patterns and strain partitioning during transpression : an example from the southern uplands terrane , scotland . journal of the geological society 159 ( 4 ) : 401 - 415 .\nlong , j . , daniels , s . , holdsworth r . e . , , oxlade , d . , woods , c . , gilment , s . , roberts , a . , jarvis , z . , & jones , r . r . ( 2016 ) . integrated zechstein study : fracture analysis report . confidential multi - client report , geospatial research ltd , 187pp .\nwilson , p . i . r . , mccaffrey , k . j . w . , wilson , r . w . w . , jarvis , i . & holdsworth , r . e . ( 2016 ) . deformation structures associated with the trachyte mesa intrusion , henry mountains , utah : implications for sill and laccolith emplacement mechanisms . journal of structural geology 87 : 30 - 46 .\nthe showing journal has worked with holdsworth pr for several years on numerous editorial , advertsing and promotional tasks for various clients . each and every one of these projects has been a pleasure . racheal\u2019s industry knowledge , professionalism and attention to detail is outstanding , her staff are effective , easy - to - work with and proactive . i would recommend the team highly from an editor\u2019s or a client\u2019s perspective .\nsmith , s . a . f . , holdsworth , r . e . , collettini , c . & pearce , m . a . ( 2011 ) . the microstructural character , evolution and mechanical significance of fault rocks associated with a continental low - angle normal fault : the zuccale fault , elba island , italy . geological society , london , special publications 359 ( 1 ) : 97 - 113 .\nthe seamless intensity of coltrane\u2019s sax improvisations influenced holdsworth\u2019s musical development more than other guitarists did , and his tastes were never sectarian . when he co - founded the genre - bending barnsley quartet igginbottom in 1969 , the perspicacious ronnie scott wrote the liner notes for the group\u2019s only album , igginbottom\u2019s wrench , declaring that they had \u201ccompletely naturally and unselfconsciously \u2026 evolved out of the ever converging directions of good pop and jazz\u201d .\nholdsworth embarked on a solo career which launched proper with the solo album i . o . u . , from 1982 , and the following year earned a grammy nomination for his ep road games ( for best rock instrumental performance ) . throughout the decade , he endorsed the synthaxe guitar synthesizer and dabbled with headless guitars , resulting in his own signature headless model , initially created by carvin and then under the kiesel moniker .\n\u201ci have worked with rachael holdsworth pr for many , many years and have always found rachael and her team to be incredibly professional , reliable and most importantly they are constantly presenting new ideas in a view to achieving more publicity for their clients within our publication ; all material that is commissioned is received on time , is accurate , and follows the agreed brief entirely . the whole team are a pleasure to work with . \u201d\nholdsworth emerged as a promising and original player in the late 1960s and early ' 70s . but he hit his stride in the mid - ' 70s , with sideman appearances in major groups on the jazz - fusion and prog - rock circuits . he succeeded john mclaughlin in a new incarnation of the tony williams lifetime , and also worked with soft machine , pierre moerlen ' s gong , and fusion violinist jean - luc ponty .\ndaniels , s . , , holdsworth r . e . , , tucker , m . , oxlade , d . , vsemirnova , e . , roberts , a . , wilkinson , m . , woods , c . & jarvis , z . ( 2016 ) . integrated zechstein study : observations of breccia and breccia pipes at marsden bay , tyne and wear . confidential multi - client report , geospatial research ltd , 90pp .\nthe holdsworthy empire was bought up in the middle / late 80s by the same group that owned falcon and they became part of the big townsend group of which the only survivor is now falcon with the claud butler brand name . the putney shop w f holdsworth has had nothing to do with the original company for many , many years and their frames were branded roy thame . these have not been built for at least 15 years .\njefferies , s . p , holdsworth , r . e , wibberley , c . a . j , shimamoto , t , spiers , c . j , niemeijer , a . r & lloyd , g . e ( 2006 ) . the nature and importance of phyllonite development in crustal - scale fault cores : an example from the median tectonic line , japan . journal of structural geology 28 ( 2 ) : 220 - 235 .\njones , r . r . , mccaffrey , k . j . w . , clegg , p . , wilson , r . w . , holliman , n . s . , holdsworth , r . e . , imber , j . & waggott , s . ( 2009 ) . integration of regional to outcrop digital data : 3d visualisation of multi - scale geological models . computers & geosciences 35 ( 1 ) : 4 - 18\njefferies , s . p . , , holdsworth , r . e . , , shimamoto , t . , , takagi , h . , , lloyd , g . e . , & spiers , c . j . ( 2006 ) . origin and mechanical significance of foliated cataclastic rocks in the cores of crustal - scale faults : examples from the median tectonic line , japan . journal of geophysical research : solid earth 111 : b12303 .\nholdsworth , r . e . , van diggelen , e . w . e . , spiers , c . j . , de bresser , j . h . p . , walker , r . j . & bowen , l . ( 2011 ) . fault rocks from the safod core samples : implications for weakening at shallow depths along the san andreas fault , california . journal of structural geology 33 ( 2 ) : 132 - 144 .\nwhile holdsworth ' s music could produce searing heat ( hear\nperil premonition\nfrom secrets ) , it could also be disarmingly tender and intimate : his acoustic guitar solo on\nhome ,\na lyrical ballad from metal fatigue , is arguably one of his finest moments . he went after all kinds of sounds , famously experimenting with a guitar synthesizer called the synthaxe , now consigned to the ' 80s dustbin but not without its wickedly surreal qualities .\nborn in bradford , england on aug . 6 , 1946 , holdsworth was schooled in the fundamentals of music theory by his father , an amateur musician . among his early jazz - guitar influences were joe pass , django reinhardt and charlie christian . he was working widely on the club circuit in england by his 20s , catching the ear of tenor saxophonist ray warleigh , who brought him into the jazz scene , at places like ronnie scott ' s .\ndichiarante , a . m . , holdsworth , r . e . , dempsey , e . d . , selby , d . , mccaffrey , k . j . w . , michie , u . , morgan , g . & bonniface , j . ( 2016 ) . new structural and re\u2013os geochronological evidence constraining the age of faulting and associated mineralization in the devonian orcadian basin , scotland . journal of the geological society 173 ( 3 ) : 457 - 473 .\nholdsworth played in some of the most original hybrid bands drawing on jazz , prog rock and early electronica in the 1970s . he preceded those achievements by devoting three years of his early 20s to the exhaustive personal reappraisal of scales , intervals and chords ( he once said his notes from the process wound up \u201cfive phonebooks high\u201d ) that made his improvising sound so mysteriously different , and his unusually large hands and long fingers allowed him to bridge intervals more acrobatically than most guitarists could .\nfor many english families , the political and religious disarray that shrouded england made the far away new world an attractive prospect . on cramped disease - ridden ships , thousands migrated to those british colonies that would eventually become canada and the united states . those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed . analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first north american immigrants bore the name holdsworth or a variant listed above :\nwilson , r . w . , holdsworth , r . e . , wild , l . e . , mccaffrey , k . j . w . , england , r . w . , imber , j . & strachan , r . a . ( 2010 ) . basement - influenced rifting and basin development : a reappraisal of post - caledonian faulting patterns in the north coast transfer zone , scotland . geological society , london , special publications 335 ( 1 ) : 795 - 826 .\nmr . holdsworth never thought much of his reputation as a musician\u2019s musician . \u201ci don\u2019t like playing to guitar players , actually . i\u2019d rather just play to ordinary people , \u201d he said in a canadian television interview in the 1980s . \u201cbut obviously it\u2019s difficult with this kind of music because no one ever really gets a chance to hear it , because radio won\u2019t play it . because it\u2019s not jazz , they don\u2019t really know what to call it , so they don\u2019t know where to put it . \u201d\ni only recently discovered alan holdsworth although after some study discovered that he was a part of u . k . at one point - a band i enjoyed in my youth . i saw alan live in dallas recently and so purchased a number of his albums . this was one of my favorites ( so far ! ) - a great blend of melody , improvisation and just plain amazing playing prowess . i would suggest this as one of your first purchases if you want to discover alan and his style .\nholdsworth moved to london , rooming with the saxophonist ray warleigh , who introduced him both to new musical influences and useful contacts . he became a member of the trumpeter ian carr \u2019s jazz - rock band nucleus in 1972 , then the drummer jon hiseman\u2019s powerful sax - led band colosseum and its shortlived successor . tempest . he also became a key figure in the cult underground band soft machine\u2019s shift from trippy avant - rock to a more edgily improvisational jazz sound during his period with the group from 1973 to 1975 .\nthis is the first new studio release from guitar legend allan holdsworth in four years . it features virtuosos dave carpenter , gary novak and former zappa drummer chad wackerman . this album was released in europe and japan two years earlier but was not released in the u . s . now globe music media arts has created a ' special edition ' release for the album ' s u . s . debut , featuring more than nine minutes of additional music , 24 - bit remastering , and ' special edition ' repackaging .\n\u201cthese are the names that stood the test of time . the 2015 heritage range honours these classics , remaining true to their identity and historical context . you will find historically accurate geometry , paint , lugs and tubing . and , of course , to complete the series , the iconic orange and blue holdsworth - campagnolo team frame . for years it was the dominant force on the uk race scene , winning numerous national and international events , national titles , and was even used to compete in the tour de france . \u201d\nholdsworth , r . e . , dempsey , e . , selby , d . , darling , j . r . , feely , m . , costanzo , a . , strachan , r . a . , waters , p . , finlay , a . j . & porter , s . j . ( 2015 ) . silurian\u2013devonian magmatism , mineralization , regional exhumation and brittle strike - slip deformation along the loch shin line , nw scotland . journal of the geological society , london 172 ( 6 ) : 748 - 762 .\nin the mid - 1860 ' s the holdsworth brothers erected new offices , a fine example of victorian architecture by sir charles barry , the british architect who designed halifax town hall ( his last great work ) and many other buildings including : cliveden house , buckinghamshire , the houses of parliament ( 1852 ) , pentonville prison , the reform club in pall mall , and trafalgar square fountains . barry died in may 1860 before seeing the completed building , and his son edward middleton barry completed the building . by 1885 the company employed about 2 , 000 people .\nhe was creative designer of original instruments for the california company kiesel guitars , issued a sparing but distinctive catalogue of self - written albums , and co - wrote a book of guitar masterclasses , transcriptions and anecdotes \u2013 some of them reveries on the subject of cask beer , for which he invented his own brewing system \u2013 with the apposite title reaching for the uncommon chord ( 1985 , 1988 ) . and although holdsworth was a talented composer of both pithy and graceful original themes , he never veered from the conviction that improvisation was the name of the game , and that the best bands he worked in understood it .\nholdsworth may well have felt torn in his creative life between being an icon for prog - rock buffs and guitar - kit geeks , an entertainer for funk fans who wanted to groove , and a soaring improviser who could make sounds that seemed to belong to no form of prior musical knowledge . but his deepest beliefs were plain in his statement to the san diego union - tribune in 1987 : \u201cmy music is written with one goal in mind : to improvise . it\u2019s like explaining a great story in words , but without words , much faster than you could with words . it\u2019s like a direct line of instantaneous communication where you don\u2019t have to wait for the end . \u201d\nstopped in a shop on battersea rise in south london to buy a bike for my 2 , 300 mile ride through the u . k . , ireland , belgium and france . my eyes popped out over the orange and blue bikes on the rack in the front window , and popped even more when i saw the price , so i settled for the silver and blue holdsworth record , which rode beautifully for the entire trip .\nthat was in september of ' 75 , and that has been my one and only bike and dearest companion until recently , when i said to myself , ' time to go back and get the orange and blue one\nmichael lebron\nholdsworth reportedly died saturday ( april 15 ) , though the cause has not been announced . his daughter louise paid tribute to the guitar great . \u201cit is with heavy hearts that we notify everyone of the passing of our beloved father , \u201d she posted on facebook . \u201cwe would appreciate privacy and time while we grieve the loss of our dad , grandad , friend and musical genius . we will update close friends and family when service arrangements have been made and will notify the public of an open memorial service , which all would be welcome . we are undeniably still in shock with his unexpected death and cannot begin to put into words the overwhelming sadness we are experiencing . he is missed tremendously . \u201d\nthis album is my favorite from allan of the ones i own ( metal fatigue , atavachron , iou , hard hat area ) . the reason i like this so much is that he is less abstract and plays more in the groove . it is a bit more like traditional jazz and is more lyrical in quality . he keeps his holdsworth sound and interesting chords and solos , but he seems to use them more effectively to convey musical ideas . i think gary novak ' s drumming really adds to this cd because it fits so well with allan ' s style . some of the highlights : the opening song , san onofre , has some really cool solo runs that fluidly span a chord progression . the sixteen me of tain has a cool chord progression and the solo about 3 minutes into the song has some interesting bends and runs that caught my ear . the drums were yellow is basically a big solo . all in all , the songs flow together well and balance pure guitar playing with musicality .\na dvertisement for\nla quelda\nmodel , which was launched in 1936 and doug smith ' s actual bike .\n1972 team member gary crewe at speed on the cover of international cycle sport .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nthe new bikes are being developed by lorenzo altissimo , a 30 - year bike industry veteran who is an expert in steel tubing and steel frame production . he was the export manager at columbus , manufacturer of steel tubing , for 10 years . former us postal service pro rider jamie burrow has also been working on the project .\nfour of the five bikes are made from reynolds 531 steel , the exception being the professional italia .\nthere\u2019s also a lady mistral with a mixte rather than a conventional diamond frame .\nthe zephyr is a fixed gear track / urban bike so it has rear facing horizontal dropouts and no mounting points for bottle cages , racks or mudguards ( although there is clearance for mudguards ) .\nthe professional italia is the top end model made with columbus sl main tubes and polished xcr stainless steel dropouts and chainstays . the fork is stainless too .\nwe don\u2019t have prices yet although they could be around \u00a3799 apiece ( to be confirmed ) .\nin bakewell , derbyshire , 20 - 22 june . as well as l\u2019eroica britannia rides , there will be a free three - day bike festival .\nmat has worked for loads of bike magazines over 20 + years , and been editor of 220 triathlon and cycling plus . he ' s been urltoken technical editor for eight years , testing bikes , fettling the latest kit , and trying out the most up - to - the - minute clothing . we send him off around the world to get all the news from launches and shows too . he has won his category in ironman uk 70 . 3 and finished on the podium in both marathons he has run . mat is a cambridge graduate who did a post - grad in magazine journalism , and he is a past winner of the cycling media award for specialist online writer ."]}
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12 operated by moskovia airlines crashed shortly after takeoff when trying an emergency landing . all nine crew members on board died .\nbook your tickets 90 days in advance to avail of the best moskovia airlines offers . moskovia airlines ' s flights starting at caracas depart from simn bolvar international airport . the iata code for this airport is ccs . when these flights land in dr antonio nicols briceo airport , they arrive at valera . the iata code for this airport is vlv .\nsarajevo ( bosnia and herzegovina ) , december 27 ( seenews ) \u2013 russia\u2019s moskovia airlines launched on friday a flight on the sarajevo - moscow route , the sarajevo airport said .\nskyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flights with moskovia airlines without having to enter specific dates or even destinations , making it the best place to find cheap flights for your trip .\nmoskovia airlines ( formerly gromov air ) ( moscow - zhukovsky ) has added its first boeing 737 - 700 . the new type has also helped to usher in a new color scheme .\nskyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flight prices with moskovia 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 .\nmoskovia airlines , founded in 1995 , makes regularly - 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igor marudo , continuing airworthiness manager , moskovia airlines\nparis , amstelveen , 22 march 2010 \u2013 last december , moskovia airlines and afi klm e & m signed an exclusive 8 - year contract for the maintenance of cfm56 - 7 engines equipping the russian carrier\u2019s b737 - 700 / 800 aircraft . the agreement covers maintenance on a time amd materials basis and the lease of spare engines .\nkonstantin filonov , acting general director of moskovia airlines , signed the agreement on behalf of the second party . \u201cwe understand how important it is for our partners that delivery schedules for the ssj100 engines are met , and we will do our best to meet their expectations . and , of course , we are looking forward to mutually beneficial cooperation . \u201d\nmoskovia airlines ( moscow - zhukovsky ) filed for bankruptcy protection and reorganization in february 2014 . following an inspection of the airline\u2019s operations this month by the russian federal air transport agency ( rosaviatsia ) , the airline will longer be able to operate as a scheduled passenger airline according to ch - 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wing maintenance operations .\nairlines are steadily announcing new routes they intend to operate next summer season , with ex - yu cities high on the agenda for some . since our last update a month ago there have been further developments . sas scandinavian airlines has confirmed the launch of a seasonal summer service from stockholm to sarajevo . the service , which will resume after more than a decade , will operate three times per week starting june 21 , 2014 . flights will run until august 30 . the airline will go head to head with norwegian air shuttle which operates the route on a yearlong basis . earlier this year sarajevo airport said it was in negotiations with sas to launch flights to the bosnian capital . the airport , which has handled record traffic this year , will see two new routes by the end of the year . b & h airlines has now officially confirmed it is launching flights to belgrade on december 16 while moskovia airlines will inaugurate flights from moscow on december 20 .\ns7 airlines ( siberia airlines ) airbus a321 - 211 vq - bqj ( msn 2076 ) muc ( arnd wolf ) . image : 941037 .\nsimon \u2013 i show air baraka , gisair , goma express , lubumbashi air service , okapi airlines , pegasus aviation , sion airlines , and tracep congo aviation .\noverrunning of airplane tu - 154 of airlines \u201caeroflot - don\u201d outside of runway shoulder .\ncroatia airlines will face fierce competition on its rome flights next summer . etihad regional recently announced\nthere are 6 weekly flights from caracas to barinas . following airlines and corresponding weekly flights -\nthere are 7 weekly flights from caracas to curacao . following airlines and corresponding weekly flights -\nthere are 3 weekly flights from caracas to valera . following airlines and corresponding weekly flights -\ns7 airlines russia aircraft accidents and incidents reports \u00ab fighter combat adventure aerobatic and air combat flights .\nemergency landing of airbus - 310 of s7 airlines (\nsiberia\n) at airport \u201ctolmachevo\u201d .\nskywest , inc . ( skywest airlines and expressjet airlines ) ( st . george , utah ) has announced fleet transitions and contract updates designed to improve skywest\u2019s overall efficiency and long - term profitability .\non june 10 , 2012 in hangar of the airport prague blew up and completely burned down the plane atr - 42 , of airlines \u201cczech airlines\u201d . victims aren ' t present . investigation is conducted .\n\\\norenair \\\nairlines has explained the reasons of emergency landing of tu - 134 airplane in orenburg .\nthe airplane of\norenburg airlines\n( orenair ) has made emergency landing in the airport\ndomodedovo\n.\nroyale airlines embraer emb - 110p1 bandeirante n692ra ( msn 110240 ) msy ( bruce drum ) . image : 104648 .\non june , 5 , 2009 airplane saab - 2000 of airlines \u201cmoldavian airlines\u201d , carrying out flight on a route kishinev - budapest has made flag - stop at the airport of departure . landing has passed safely , nobody has suffered .\ni also want to add cranky that chautauqua airlines will be disappearing december 31st as it is merged into shuttle america .\nlithuanian airlines boeing 737 - 524 ly - agz ( msn 26340 ) cdg ( christian volpati ) . image : 941531 .\nfind informations , timetables and compare flight prices from hundreds of airlines ( including british airways , virgin or continental ) with jetcost .\n4 june it is near from village gas - sale helicopter \u011b\u010d - 8 of\nutair\nairlines made an emergency landing .\nb - 767 of delta airlines at take - off from\nsheremetyevo\nhas touched runway by a tail part of fuselage .\non march 24 , 2013 the plane airbus a - 320 of airlines \u201crossiya airlines\u201d performing flight on a route :\nst . petersburg - tel aviv\nmade landing at the airport of kiev due to the need of malfunction elimination in work of onboard toilets .\ncontour airlines embraer erj 135er ( emb - 135er ) n16501 ( msn 145145 ) bwi ( brian mcdonough ) . image : 942603 .\non january 26 , 2008 , an s7 airlines airbus a319 landed on the taxiway by mistake . there was no injuries or damage .\ncongratulations on this excellent useful tool for airlines and mros\n- giuseppe berlusconi , managing director , miniliner s . r . l .\naircraft commerce gives airlines valuable and accurate information . furthermore , aircraft commerce has given me technical support on evaluating past and future projects , and how these will impact our growth and position in the air freight business\n. - maurcio londono , coo , tampa cargo airlines .\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 .\nseparately , skywest announced that expressjet airlines , inc . , its wholly - owned subsidiary , has executed an agreement with united airlines , inc . to reduce the term of the existing 50 - seat erj 145 contract between expressjet and united from november 2020 to december 2017 , subject to certain extension rights by united . expressjet airlines anticipates the reduction in the erj 145 operations will improve its overall operational reliability and financial results .\non june 24 , 2012 in the sky over novosibirsk there was a situation when two boeing planes almost faced : russian airline\nvim airlines\nand one of the chinese airlines . collisions managed to be avoided , as pilots could dissolve and plant planes safely . investigation is conducted .\nis malu actually one of the congolese airlines ? i always considered going there to fly on their nord 262 but never got around to it .\nsame thing with aegean which was granted 04 . 30 departure slots out of istanbul . the greeks have retaliated by refusing to grant turkish airlines a second daily flight to thessaloniki . it ' s a shame turkish airlines has been allowed to add flights , to me it seems like dumping capacity .\non january 3 , 2013 the plane boeing 737 - 800 of airlines \u201cnordstar airlines\u201d performing flight on a route\nsharm el - sheikh \u2013 moscow ( domodedovo )\n, made an emergency landing at the airport of antalia . the presumable reason of incident \u2013 salon depressurization . investigation is conducted .\non february 5 , 2013 the plane b 767 - 300 of airlines \u201cs7 airlines\u201d performing flight on a route :\nphuket - novosibirsk\n, has made flag - stop at the airport of bangkok . onboard there were 237 passengers and crew ; nobody suffered . the reasons of landing become clear .\noh , and there were 8 tiny airlines in the congo which you\u2019ve never heard of and would never fly if you had any sense of sanity .\none big issue for peoplexpress was using vision airlines that couldn\u2019t even operate its own scheduled airline fron a city no one knew about until it tried .\non may 17 , 2012 the plane boeing 757 - 200 of airlines \u201cvim airlines\u201d carrying - out flight on a route : \u00abomsk - vladivostok\u00bb , has made flag - stop at the airport of chita . landing passed safely . onboard there were 215 passengers and crew ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\non june 9 , 2012 at preflight preparation of the plane a - 320 of airlines \u201cural airlines\u201d carrying out flight on a route : \u00abnovokuznetsk \u2013 moscow\u00bb , has worked alarm system \u00abmalfunction of engine\u00bb . flight was cancelled . onboard there were 152 passengers and 7 crew members ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\nturk hava yollari - turkish airlines douglas dc - 9 - 15 tc - jaa ( msn 47048 ) zrh ( jacques guillem collection ) . image : 941363 .\non january 12 , 2013 the plane saab - 340 of airlines \u201cpolet airlines\u201d performing flight on a route :\nbelgorod - moscow\n, in connection with a left engine failure made an emergency landing at the airport of voronezh . onboard there were 17 passengers and 3 crew members ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\non august , 22nd , 2011 the helicopter mi - 8 , of airlines\nkhabarovsk airlines\n, carrying out flight on a route : \u00abnikolaevsk - on - amur \u2013 chumikan\u00bb , has made flag - stop in settlement torom of khabarovsk territory . onboard there were 16 persons ; nobody has suffered . investigation is conducted .\non march 21 , 2012 the plane dhc - 8 ( dash 8 ) of airlines \u201csat airlines\u201d carrying - out flight on a route \u00abyuzhno - sakhalinsk \u2013 sapporo\u00bb , was compelled to return to airport of departure because of problems with the engine . landing passed safely . onboard there were 9 passengers and crew ; nobody suffered .\non 10 . 22 . 2007 at the airport novosibirsk has made a forced landing the airplane tu - 154 tail nbr . ra - 85690 of \u201cs7\u201d airlines ( former\nsibir airlines\n) , carried out the flight # 779 irkutsk - moscow . onboard of the airplane there were 139 passengers and eight members of crew .\ngood column , but please remember that operations such as the new peoplexpress are not airlines . when a tour company or wholesaler slaps its logo on someone else\u2019s certificated aircraft , leasing plane and crew , that does not make an airline . in the us , the faa & dot frown upon airline wannabes that call themselves airlines .\ndon\u2019t confuse low cost carrier with low price tickets . lcc refers to the airlines\u2019 costs to operate , and yes \u2013 southwest isn\u2019t either of those things any more .\non january 22 , 2013 the plane airbus a - 320 - 211 of airlines\nural airlines\nperforming flight on a route :\nmoscow - chelyabinsk\n, at landing at airport of destination , was rolled out of limits of a taxiway . on - board there were 36 passengers and crew ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\non june 24 , 2012 the plane boeing 757 - 200 of airlines \u201cvim airlines\u201d , carrying - out flight on a route : \u00abyekaterinburg \u2013 hanoi\u00bb , has made emergency landing at the airport of novosibirsk in connection with a left engine failure . landing passed safely . onboard there were 163 passengers and crew ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\non september , 18 the airplane tu - 154\u011b of airlines \u00abkrasnoyarsk airlines\u00bb carrying out flight on a route krasnoyarsk - samara - rostov has made emergency landing at airport \u201ckurumoch\u201d ( samara ) with the damaged trunk of the chassis . onboard the airplane there was 71 passengers and 9 members of crew . landing has passed successfully , nobody has suffered .\non november , 28th , 2011 the helicopter mi - 8 of airlines \u00abkamchatka airlines\u00bb , has made emergency landing for technical reasons in 65 kilometers from settlement sobolevo of sobolevsky area . onboard there were 21 passengers and 4 crewmen ; nobody has suffered . the helicopter has received damages . investigation is conducted . vemergency landing of mi - 8 near surgut .\non april 10 , 2013 the plane boeing 737 - 800 of airlines \u201cukraine international airlines\u201d performing charter flight on a route :\nkiev - sharm el - sheikh\n, was compelled to interrupt running start in connection with the arisen technical malfunctions . emergency braking took place safely . onboard there were 190 passengers and crew ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\n. ahead of the rest of the pack , turkish airlines has announced it is boosting its presence in zagreb . starting january 20 the turkish carrier will operate two daily flights between istanbul and the croatian capital . currently the airline runs ten weekly flights between the two cities . croatia airlines , which suspended the route a year ago , will codeshare on the service .\ndhl ( tasman cargo airlines ) boeing 757 - 236 ( f ) vh - tca ( msn 25620 ) ( jeremy clarkson ) syd ( john adlard ) . image : 940837 .\non september 18 , 2016 the plane airbus a320 of \u201caeroflot\u201d airlines during taxiing - out at the f . chopin airport has hooked by a wing the tail part of standing on the parking plane beloged to \u201csprintair\u201d airlines . onboard a320 there were about 100 people , other plane was empty ; nobody has suffered . planes have sustained insignificant damage . investigation is conducted .\non july , 4th , 2010 plane a - 320 , of airlines\nural airlines\ncarrying out flight on a route ekaterinburg - thessaloniki has emergency - landed at airport of departure\nkoltsovo\nin connection with not retracted forward rack of the chassis of the plane after take - off . landing has passed safely , nobody has suffered . investigation is conducted .\non april 13 , 2012 the plane airbus a - 321 , of airlines \u201cural airlines\u201d , carrying - out flight on a route : \u00abyekaterinburg \u2013 moscow\u00bb , soon after take - off , was compelled to return to the airport of departure because has worked the alarm system about uncleared rack of nose landing gear . landing passed safely ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\non july 2 , 2012 the plane a - 320 of airlines \u201cural airlines\u201d which was carrying out flight on a route :\nkhujand - yekaterinburg\n, has made emergency landing in connection with failure of central air at the airport of karaganda \u201csary - arka\u201d . landing passed safely . onboard there were about 170 people , including crew ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\njapanese officials say they have found a long crack in a china airlines plane that landed in japan thursday . china airlines is taiwan ' s national carrier . the 77 - centimetre ( 30 - inch ) crack at the bottom of the boeing 737 - 800 ' s tail fin was discovered after it landed thursday in saga on the southern island of kyushu . japan ' s transport ministry said the china airlines plane had flown in from taipei with 82 passengers and eight crew on a flight chartered for tourists . the official said the cause is not yet known .\nthat\u2019s it for this year . we\u2019ll take a look at 2015 a year from now . there are already some airlines circling the drain . ( spicejet , i\u2019m talking about you . )\non march , 13 , 2009 the plane boeing of 737 - 800 of airlines \u201corenburg airlines\u201d ( \u201corenair\u201d ) carrying out flight on a route hurghada \u2013 perm , at landing , has roll - out of runway limits at airport perm . onboard the plane there was 187 passengers and 2 members of crew , nobody has suffered , the aircraft is not damaged . investigation is conducted .\non january 12 , 2013 the plane a - 319 of airlines \u201cs7 airlines\u201d carrying - out flight on a route :\nmoscow - rostov - on - don\n, at landing at airport of destination was rolled out of the runway limits . onboard there were 50 passengers and 3 crew members ; nobody suffered . the plane of damages didn ' t receive . investigation is conducted .\non december 6 , 2016 by the plane airbus a321 - 200 of \u201cural airlines\u201d airlines performing flight on a route : \u201cufa - moscow\u201d , during flight over the saratov region , has occurred depressurization of a pilot\u2019s cabin . after decreasing on safe height the plane has continued flight and has made safe landing at airport of destination . passengers and crew haven ' t suffered . investigation is conducted .\non november , 24 , 2009 the plane tu - 154 of airlines \u201cdagestan airlines\u201d carrying out flight on a route makhachkala - shardzha , soon after take - off , in connection with failure of one of engines , has made emergency landing at airport of departure . onboard there were 55 passengers and 12 members of crew . landing has passed safely , nobody has suffered . investigation is conducted .\non march 28 , 2015 at towage on the parking the plane a - 320 of \u201caeroflot\u201d airlines , arrived from kaliningrad there was a collision with the plane a 319 - 100 ( of\naeroflot\nairlines ) being on the parking . according to preliminary data the planes collided by the wingtip fairing . passengers and crew didn ' t suffer . planes sustained insignificant damages . investigation is conducted .\non july 17 , 2014 the plane an - 24 of airlines \u201cpolar airlines\u201d performing flight on a route :\nyakutsk \u2013 ust - nera\n, soon after takeoff was compelled to come back to airport of departure . according to preliminary data malfunctions in the engine became the reason of incident . landing took place safely . onboard there were 34 passengers and crew ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\non september 4 , 2013 the plane airbus a 320 - 200 of airlines \u201cural airlines\u201d performing flight on a route :\nvladivostok - petropavlovsk - kamchatsky\n, was compelled to come back to airport of departure . according to preliminary information malfunctions in aircraft control system became the reason of incident . landing took place safely . onboard there were 85 passengers and crew ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\non april 20 , 2013 the plane md - 83 of airlines \u201cum air airlines\u201d performing flight on a route :\nkiev - amman\nmade emergency landing at the simferopol airport . according to preliminary information , in flight , there was an engine failure , and there were other technical malfunctions . landing took place safely . onboard there were 70 passengers and crew ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\non january 22 , 2013 the plane airbus a - 319 of airlines \u201cs7 airlines\u201d performing flight on a route :\nabakan - moscow\n, has made flag - stop at the \u201ctolmachevo\u201d airport . according to preliminary information , salon depressurization became the reason of landing . landing took place in a regular mode . on - board there were 104 passengers and crew ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\non july 24 , 2013 the plane boeing 737 - 800 of airlines \u201cnordstar airlines\u201d performing flight on a route :\nkrasnoyarsk - norilsk\n, was compelled to interrupt takeoff at the airport \u201cyemelyanovo\u201d . according to preliminary information takeoff was interrupted by towerman because of infraction of safe takeoff distance between planes . braking took place safely . onboard there were 98 passengers and crew ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\non january 9 , 2013 the plane an - 24 of airlines \u201cmordovia airlines\u201d , carrying - out charter flight on a route :\nkrasnodar - kazan\n, with intermediate landing for refuelling in saransk , at landing at the airport of saransk , has overrun for the runway limits . on - board there were 29 passengers ( ice - hockey team ) and crew ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\non august 19 , 2012 the plane boeing 737 - 500 of airlines \u201csat airlines\u201d which was carrying out flight on a route :\nyuzhno - sakhalinsk - seoul\nsoon after take - off has made landing at the airport of departure . in flight the crack on the windscreen was found . landing passed safely . onboard there were 85 passengers and 8 crew members ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\non march 10 , 2013 the plane airbus a321 - 200 of airlines \u201cural airlines\u201d performing ferry flight on a route : \u201ckazan \u2013 novosibirsk\u201d at landing at the airport of destination the automatic brakes failed , the crew managed to stop the aircraft safely . onboard there were 3 crew members . at ground inspection was revealed that the right main gear tire had deflated as result of the brakes failure . investigation is conducted .\non october 17 , 2012 the plane boeing 737 - 800 of airlines \u201cs7 airlines\u201d which was carrying out flight on a route :\nchita - moscow\nhas made emergency landing at the airport of perm . according to preliminary information at the plane was failure of the right engine . landing passed safely . on - board there were more than 100 people , including crew ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\non may , 31st , 2011 the plane an - 24 of airlines \u201csat airlines\u201d carrying out flight on a route \u00abyuzhno - sakhalinsk \u2013 oha\u00bb , soon takeoff , has made emergency landing at airport of departure because after takeoff the shutter of a forward rack of the chassis wasn ' t closed . landing has passed safely . onboard there were 28 passengers and 4 crewmen ; nobody has suffered . investigation is conducted .\non may 18 , 2013 the plane a 319 - 100 of airlines \u201cs7 airlines\u201d performing flight on a route :\nmoscow - rostov\nwas descending towards rostov when the crew noticed the fluid quantity in the system operated by the right engine decreased . the plane continued flight and made safe landing at the airport of destination . at post flight inspection the traces of hydraulic fluid underneath the right hand engine were found .\non january , 19th , 2012 the plane dash 8 - 300 of airlines \u00ab sat airlines\u00bb , carrying out flight on a route : \u00abyuzhno - sakhalinsk \u2013 oha\u00bb , soon after start of engines has been compelled to stop s tart and has come back to the parking place in connection with oil pressure drop in one of engines . onboard there were 27 passengers and crew ; nobody has suffered . investigation is conducted .\non november , 1st , 2010 , plane a - 320 , of airlines\nural airlines\n, carrying out flight on a route\nirkutsk - domodedovo\n, has made emergency landing at the airport of irkutsk because of failure of the onboard computer . landing has been executed in a manual mode and has passed safely . onboard there were six crewmen and 66 passengers ; nobody has suffered . investigation is conducted .\non july , 2 , 2009 the plane tu - 134 of airlines \u201cdagestan airlines\u201d , carrying out flight on a route saint petersburg - makhachkala ( dagestan ) , two hours later after take - off has made emergency landing at the airport \u201cpulkovo\u201d in connection with technical malfunctions onboard the plane . landing has passed successfully . onboard there were 68 passengers and 6 members of crew . nobody has suffered . investigation is conducted .\non 28 october , 2007 , at the airport of the \u201cmineralnye wody\u201d has made forced landing the airplane tu - 154 belonging to local airlines \u201ckawminwodyavia\n, which carried out the flight mineralnye wody - moscow .\non january 26 , 2013 the plane saab - 340b of airlines \u201cpolet airlines\u201d , performing flight on a route :\nmoscow - belgorod\n, soon after take - off was compelled to come back to airport of departure . according to preliminary information , the right engine failure became the reason of emergency landing . landing took place safely at the airport domodedovo . passengers and crew didn ' t suffer . investigation is conducted .\non august 5 , 2012 the plane boeing - 737 of airlines \u201csat airlines\u201d which was carrying out flight on a route : \u00abyuzhno - sakhalinsk - khabarovsk\u00bb , has made emergency landing at the airport of destination . according to preliminary information in flight there were malfunctions in work of wing - flap system of the plane . landing passed safely . onboard there were 95 people , including crew ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\nplease find below the list of the main airlines flying from canada and rest of the world ( europe , americas , africa or asia pacific ) . just click on the airline of your choice to find information including\non march 3 , 2013 the flight on a route :\nmoscow - dnepropetrovsk\nwhich was carried out by airlines \u201caeroflot\u201d on plane \u201csukhoi superjet - 100\u201d was cancelled in connection with technical malfunction of the plane .\non january 19 , 2013 the plane dash 8 - 300 of airlines \u201csat airlines\u201d performing flight on a route : \u00abyuzhno - kurilsk - yuzhno - sakhalinsk\n, has made emergency landing at the airport of yuzhno - sakhalinsk . according to preliminary data , failure of a hydraulic system of the plane became the reason of an emergency landing . landing took place safely ; passengers and crew didn ' t suffer . investigation is conducted .\non june 24 , 2013 the plane airbus a 320 - 200 , of airlines \u201cural airlines\u201d , carrying - out positioning flight from domodedovo to yekaterinburg was enroute at the height of 10600 meters and 80 km on southeast from nizhny novgorod when cabin pressure has drop as result of the loss of the one of bleed air system . the crew made an emergency descent to height of 2700 meters and continued flight to the airport of destination .\non january 6 , 2013 the plane airbus a - 319 of airlines \u201crossiya airlines\u201d , performing flight on a route :\nst . petersburg - frankfurt am main\n, soon after take - off , was compelled to come back to airport of departure . in flight the alarm system of failure of hydraulic system has worked . landing took place in a regular mode . passengers and crew didn ' t suffer . investigation is conducted .\non november 6 , 2012 the plane atr - 42 of airlines \u201cnordstar airlines\u201d , carrying - out flight on a route : \u00abkrasnoyarsk - severo - eniseysk\u00bb was compelled to come back to the airport of departure \u201cyemelyanovo\u201d . in flight the crack of a cockpit windscreen was found . after running - out of fuel the plane made a safe landing . on - board there were 38 passengers and crew ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\non february , 16th , 2011 the plane an - 24 of airlines\nyakut airlines\n, carrying out flight on a route \u00abkhabarovsk - oha \u2013 khabarovsk\u00bb , soon after takeoff has made emergency landing at airport of departure of oha city ( the north of sakhalin ) , in connection with failure of one engeen . landing has passed safely . onboard there were 7 passengers and 4 crewmen ; nobody has suffered . investigation is conducted .\non august 17 , 2012 the plane yak - 40 of airlines\nkhabarovsk airlines\n, carrying - out flight on a route :\nkhabarovsk - komsomolsk - on - amur\n, soon after take - off was compelled to make emergency landing at the airport of departure . according to preliminary information the plane had failure of the central engine . landing has passed safely . passengers and crew didn ' t suffer . investigation is conducted .\non august , 15th , 2010 plane boeing 737 - 500 of airlines\nnordavia - regional airlines\n, carrying out flight on a route novosibirsk (\ntolmachevo\n) - moscow (\nsheremetyevo\n)\nhas emergency - landed at the airport of departure \u201ctolmachevo\u201d because the failure of the generator of left engine . onboard there were six crewmen and 99 passengers . landing has passed safely , nobody has suffered . investigation is conducted .\non july 26 , 2012 the plane an - 28 of airlines \u201cvostok airlines\u201d which was carrying out flight on a route : \u00abkhabarovsk - chumikan\u00bb , soon after take - off , was compelled to make flag - stop at airport of departure . according to preliminary information on the plane has worked alarm system about oil pressure drop in the engine . landing passed safely . onboard there were 15 passengers and crew ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\non july , 3 , 2009 the airplane boeing 737 - 400 of airlines \u201ckazan airlines\u201d , carrying out flight on a route kazan - antalya , has made an emergency landing at the airport of volgograd . the reason of emergency landing became the operation of alarm system of smoke blanketing in a cabin of pilots . . onboard there were 150 passengers and 8 members of crew . landing has passed safely , nobody has suffered . investigation is conducted .\non january 6 , 2014 the plane boeing 757 - 200 of airlines \u201cikar airlines\u201d performing flight on a route :\nblagoveshchensk - phuket\nsoon after takeoff was compelled to come back to airport of departure . according to preliminary information indication of malfunctions in wing slat became the incident reason . after running - out of fuel the plane made landing in a regular mode . onboard there were 230 passengers and crew ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\non october , 9 the airplane tu - 154 of airlines\nural airlines\ncarrying out flight on a route yekaterinburg - moscow has made emergency landing at airport\nkolcovo\n( yekaterinburg ) . in flight the has worked alarm signalization :\nshaving in oil\n. the crew had been switched off one engine , and the airplane on two engines has made landing at airport\nkolcovo\n. landing is made safely , nobody has suffered .\nkuwait has sustained a rapid growth in travel industry after globalization and privatization . due to symbiotic association between technology and growth the standard of living has also been improved . today , a large number of people fly daily between several domestic destinations for leisure and business purposes . as a result almost all major cities in kuwait are well connected with each other . unlike olden days , when traveling was a cumbersome affair , today with the increasing number of domestic airlines in kuwait traveling has become a lot easier . in modern era , where people are juggling to balance the fine line between profession and personal life , a little help from technology , certainly is a respite . boom in low cost airlines and online booking has made domestic airlines booking affordable and convenient . to save time , people are selecting faster routes , thus the demand for cheap domestic airlines in kuwait has increased many folds in the recent years .\n06 . 12 . 2007 the helicopter mi - 8 belonging to the\nkatekavia\nairlines , has made on thursday , 06 . 12 . 2007 an emergency landing \u00f4\u013a \u013a\u0111\u00f3 airport of departure - settlement boguchany of krasnoyarsk region .\non february 28 , 2013 the plane a 321 - 200 of airlines \u00abural airlines\u00bb performing flight on a route :\nperm - hurghada\n, at landing at airport of destination , was in the flare to hurghada ' s runway when the crew decided to go around circle . thus the plane touched the runway surface by tail . the aircraft climbed out and landed safely on second approach . onboard there were about 200 people ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\non september 25 , 2012 the plane boeing - 737 of airlines \u201ctaimyr\u201d ( nordstar airlines ) which was carrying out flight on a route :\nkrasnoyarsk - krasnodar\n, was compelled to come back to airport of departure . according to preliminary information , in flight , there was failure of generator . after running - out of fuel the plane has made a safe landing . onboard there were 58 passengers and 9 crew members ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\nred wings airlines ( wz , moscow vnukovo ) is to expand its fleet with the arrival of three il - 96 s formerly with aeroflot ( su , moscow sheremetyevo ) . the interfax newswire says the quadjets will be used to bolster both passenger and freight capacity on flights to simferopol in russian - occupied crimea . airlines that have served the controversial resort town have been subjected to hard - hitting european and us sponsored targeted sanctions , chief among them , . . .\non february 6 , 2013 the plane dash 8 - 300 of airlines \u201csat airlines\u201d performing flight on a route \u201cyuzhno - sakhalinsk - yuzhno - kurilsk -\n, soon after take - off , was compelled to come back to airport of departure because of technical reasons . according to preliminary information malfunctions in avionics of the plane became the reason of landing . landing took place safely . onboard there were 27 passengers and 3 crew members ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\nwriterross \u2013 for the purposes of this column , we\u2019ll count them as airlines . but i did note in the people express bit that there were issues with the actual airline operating airplanes for the outfit . but yes , fair point .\nsyphax airlines ( sya , sfax ) has announced it will scale back its weekly tunis to montr\u00e9al trudeau a330 - 200 service to a seasonal flight . responding to tunisian press reports that claimed the airline would abandon the service outright owing to poor loads , the carrier said it had no intention of terminating the route , launched earlier this year in april . it added that it is currently in talks with other airlines concerning possible cooperation agreements in particular codeshare agreements for . . .\non may 3 , 2017 , the airbus plane a321 - 200 of \u201cnordwind airlines\u201d airlines performing flight on a route : \u201cheraklion - st . petersburg\u201d soon after takeoff has been forced to come back to airport of departure . according to preliminary information problem with the cabin pressure became the cause of the incident . the crew initiated an emergency descent on safe height and has made safe landing at the airport of heraklion . passengers and crew haven ' t suffered . investigation is conducted .\non november 6 , 2013 the plane boeing 737 - 500 of airlines \u201ctransaero\u201d performing flight on a route :\nyerevan - moscow\nat landing approach in the airport \u201cvnukovo\u201d has appeared at arrival path of other plane boeing 737 of airlines \u201cutair\u201d . thus , both planes appeared at one height of 600 m at distance about 2 , 5 km and approached . thanks to well - timed actions of dispatcher the planes were succeeded separated and accident was avoided . investigation is conducted .\non april 14 , 2012 the plane airbus a - 320 of airlines \u201cural airlines\u201d which was carrying out flight on a route : \u00abnizhny novgorod \u2013 prague\u00bb , has made flag - stop at the airport \u201ckoltsovo\u201d . according to preliminary information , in flight , there was an operation of inertial system sensor , and commander has made decision to make emergency landing at the airport \u201ckoltsovo\u201d . landing passed safely . onboard there were more than 100 people ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\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 .\nrosaviatsia : information on safety of flights no . 14 from 01 . 112017 .\nabout investigation of a serious incident with the plane boeing 737 - 500 of utair airlines at landing approach at vnukovo airport on october 13 , 2017 .\non october 30 , 2016 , the plane boeing 737 - 800 of \u201cutair\u201d airlines has made landing at the vnukovo airport with asynchronously opened flaps . landing has taken place safely . passengers and crew haven ' t suffered . investigation is conducted .\non march 4 , 2013 at the plane boeing 737 - 500 of airlines \u201cutair\u201d performing flight on a route :\nulyanovsk - moscow\n, wasn ' t started the engine therefore flight was cancelled . the reasons of incident become clear .\nmost of these carriers i\u2019ve never heard of . airlines that come and go in a short period of time you just think should never have even started . but carriers that have been around for awhile , make you wonder what went wrong .\non october 15 , 2012 the plane boeing 737 - 800 of airlines\nnordstar airlines\n, carrying - out flight on a route : \u00abkrasnoyarsk - norilsk\u00bb , soon after take - off was compelled to come back to airport of departure . at take - off the alarm system about failure of one of generators has worked . after running - out of fuel the plane made a safe landing . onboard there were 158 passengers and 7 crew members ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\non september , 5th , 2011 the plane boeing - 737 , of airlines \u201csat airlines\u201d , carrying out flight on a route\npetropavlovsk - khabarovsk\n, soon after take - off from the airport of \u201cpetropavlovsk - kamchatskij\u201d , has made flag - stop at airport of departure . under the preliminary information , on the plane there was a leak of fuel from drainage system . landing has passed safely . onboard there were 80 passengers and crew ; nobody has suffered . investigation is conducted .\non january 30 , 2018 the plane bombardier dhc 8 - q400 of \u201cavrora airlines performing flight on a route : \u201cvladivostok - blagoveshchensk\u201d has made emergency landing at the airport of khabarovsk . passengers and crew haven ' t suffered . investigation is conducted .\non january 24 , 2014 the plane b 737 - 500 of airlines\n\u201dutair\u201d performing flight on a route :\nmoscow - st . petersburg\nwas ready to flight performance , however for technical reasons flight was detained before elimination of malfunctions .\non march 1 , 2013 the plane airbus a321 - 200 of airlines \u201cural airlines\u201d performing flight on a route :\nnovosibirsk - moscow\n, during take - off from airport of departure took out runway edge lights . the plane made a safe landing at airport of destination . onboard there were 177 passengers and 7 crew members . at ground survey of the plane were revealed damage of the nose gear and right main gear tyres consistent with the tyres contacting the edge lights investigation is conducted .\nchelyabinsk airport ( iata : cek , icao : uscc ) is an airport in russia located 18 km north of chelyabinsk . it services large airliners and can park up to 51 aircraft . it also serves as a secondary hub for s7 airlines .\non september 1 , 2015 the plane embraer erj - 170 of \u201cestonian air\u201d airlines which was carrying out ( on behalf of \u201caustrian airlines\u201d ) flight along a route :\nvienna - vilnius\n, soon after takeoff was compelled to come back to airport of departure . according to preliminary information indication of problems with the landing gear became the cause of the incident . having convinced that chassis are down and locked , the crew made a safe landing at the airport of vienna . investigation is conducted .\n\u0148\u00f3 - 154\u011b of \u201cdalavia\u201d airlines , carried out the flight krasnodar - ekaterinburg - irkutsk - khabarovsk , after a take off from irkutsk have been compelled to return to the airport of departure irkutsk because the right rack of the chassis was not removed .\ni am a regular reader of aircraft commerce and find it very informative . it covers a wide rage of contents relvent to today ' s airline business around the world .\n- digamber rajbhandari , director quality assurance and flight safety , nepal airlines corporation\nlot polish airlines ( warsaw ) has moved up its resumption of boeing 787 services now to june 1 . the flag carrier will resume 787 flights on this date between warsaw and new york ( jfk ) . the previous date of resumption was june 5 .\non april 27 , 2015 at landing the plane sukhoi superjet - 100 of \u201caeroflot\u201d airlines performing flight from moscow the bird got to the engine . after postflight inspection it became clear that the engine isn ' t damaged and the plane was allowed to departure .\non april 4 , 2017 the plane bae 146 - 200 of \u201ctez jet\u201d airlines performing flight on a route : \u201cbishkek - osh\u201d soon after takeoff has made an emergency landing at the airport \u201cmanas\u201d . passengers and crew haven ' t suffered . investigation is conducted .\non february 27 , 2014 the plane l - 410 of airlines \u201ckomiaviatrans\u201d performing flight on a route :\nsyktyvkar \u2013 inta\nat landing , was departed out of runway\u2019s limits . onboard there were 9 passengers and crew ; nobody suffered . investigation is conducted .\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 ."]}
{"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 ."]}
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( iso 800 ) \u2013 cinestill film\ncinestill is more susceptible to light leaks and static discharge than most other films so care should be taken when handling .\nto celebrate the availability of cinestill bwxx , double - x negative film , all black and white film and chemicals from kodak and cinestill are on sale for black friday . so get your stocking stuffers now or stock up for capturing the holidays on classic b & w film , at 10 % to 33 % off the lowest advertised prices .\nq : what is the cinestill bwxx black and white film emulsion and how do i get it ? a : cinestill bwxx is eastman kodak double - x 5222 professionally rolled and packaged in 36 exposure cassettes for still photography . it is a high speed , classic black & white film emulsion , with an ei of 250 under daylight and 200 under tungsten lighting .\ncinestill has been delivering advanced cinema film technology to still photographers since 2012 and has established itself as a trusted name for film photographers around the world . cinestill works hand - in - hand with current film photography companies to further the production of analog materials . this collaborative approach to manufacturing increases efficiency and sustainability of current resources , resulting in increased stability across the whole analog photography market , from manufacturing to consumption .\nour initial release of bwxx was a limited run ( only 2000 rolls available ) that sold out fast due to high demand . we hope to make bwxx a regularly stocked , widely available cinestill film emulsion .\nexpiration : unexposed cinestill film should be stored in the fridge and shot within 6 months of purchase to achieve optimal results . exposed film should be processed promptly in c - 41 chemicals to preserve latent image latitude and color fidelity . all current productions of cinestill have expiration dates for one year from manufacture date on the packaging . if your film does not have an expiration date it is from early production and is likely age fogged .\nexpiration : unexposed cinestill film has a 1 year shelf life , and should be stored in the fridge and shot within 6 months of purchase to achieve optimal results . exposed film should be processed promptly in c - 41 chemicals to preserve latent image latitude and color fidelity . all current productions of cinestill have expiration dates for one year from manufacture date on the packaging . if you have alpha production film ( no retail box ) , it should be used before 2018 .\ncinestill 50d is an iso 50 / 18\u00b0 speed daylight balanced ( 5500k ) motion picture emulsion . technology borrowed from from hollywood ' s wunderkind , kodak 50d , prepped and rolled for safe c - 41 standard development as an iso 50 film .\nin the past i have been very happy with cinitsill . however the last four rolls i ordered were defective . i sent them to ncps in carlsbad with many other rolls of kodak and fuji c41 . the kodak and fujicolor came back as great negatives and scans , however the cinestill film was all defective . i have sent all my cinestill to ncps in the past with great results , but this batch was obviously bad . i have attached an example of both a good result from the past and the damage film from my last order .\n\u201ccinestill 800t is the only film made for still photographers specifically designed for capturing beautiful color images in limited incandescent\ntungsten\nlight . this new high speed color film for still photography is converted to be compatible with any still photo lab processing from the same preferred film stock commonly used by today ' s top directors and cinematographers ; including steven spielberg , wes anderson , wally pfister , martin scorsese , david o . russell , the coen brothers , emmanuel lubezki and many many more . cinestill allows for that same unmatched image quality and cinematic look to be accessed by you ! \u201d\nexpiration : the new and improved production of cinestill film now has an extended shelf life , and has been tested for longevity up to 1 . 5 years without base fogging . unexposed film should be stored in the fridge and shot within 6 months of purchase to achieve optimal results . exposed film should be processed promptly in c - 41 chemicals to preserve latent image latitude and color fidelity . all current productions of cinestill will have expiration dates for 18 months from manufacture date on the packaging . if you have alpha production film ( no retail box ) , it should be used before 2018 .\nand if you\u2019d like to mix in some color film while warming by the fireplace or in the bright snowy daylight , be sure to add some 800tungsten and 50daylight in 120 or 135 format to take advantage of the free shipping on film orders $ 75 or more . happy holidays ! still silver , - cinestill\none of the greatest aspects of film is its incredible latitude . this is especially true for 800t . from our tests and user feedback , cinestill 800t is best rated at ei ( exposure index ) 800 in tungsten light when processed in standard c - 41 chemistry . though the original stock ( kodak 500t 5219 ) is recommended to be rated at ei 500 in tungsten light , many cinematographers and filmmakers regularly rate this film at 1000 speed with no push , due to this film ' s amazing shadow latitude . regardless , the ideal iso / ei to rate this film at will always be somewhere between 400 and 800 without push processing . but remember , cinestill 800t is designed for c - 41 processing , which causes a slight push in development and results in a denser negative . thus , we have found 800 to be right in the middle of the ideal exposure index range . expect a unique look from cinestill 800tungsten when photographing :\ncinestill bwxx is an excellent choice for those looking for a classic film stock to fill the void left by the discontinuation of it ' s wonderful sister films , kodak plus - x and txp320 . recommended development in any black and white film developers . an extensive list of developing times for this film may be found at urltoken & the massive dev chart form urltoken\na : unexposed cinestill film should be stored in the fridge and shot within 6 months or frozen . exposed film should be processed promptly in c - 41 chemicals to preserve latent image latitude and color fidelity . processed films should remain in a cool , dark place . c - 41 process uses some of the most archival chemicals available for photo processing today . there have been no scientific tests for the dye stability of ecn film cross - processed in c - 41 but from our tests on film processed four years ago there is no color degradation or fogging of the magenta dye layer . all current productions of cinestill have expiration dates on the packaging . if your film does not have an expiration date it is from early production and is likely age fogged .\nwith so many choices currently available , it helps to have some understanding of when a particular film excels . looking at cinestill 800t , it is necessary to understand where this film comes from and what it was originally designed to achieve . cinestill 800t is produced from a kodak motion picture emulsion originally designed for shooting in limited artificial , continuous , incandescent light . this film is known in the motion picture industry as kodak vision 3 5219 , the 3rd generation of tungsten balanced ei 500 color negative motion picture film , and is the standard for movies shot on film in hollywood . 5219 , or\n19\nas it is commonly referred to , is optimized for a hybrid workflow , ideal for scanning , with literally futuristic features ( from a still photography perspective ) .\nuntil now , cinematographers have been spoiled with film technology for years before still photographers got their hand - me - downs in the form of\nnew\nemulsions . today , cinestill brings the wonders of cinema film technology to the still photographer . now , anyone can use film in the same lighting situations as new blockbuster movies and tv shows such as inception , argo , lincoln , all of the batman movies , django unchained , man of steel , les mis\u00e9rables , the master , the new star track films , the star wars films , all wes anderson ' s films , breaking bad , the walking dead , boardwalk empire , and the list goes on and on and on . no more switching to high iso digital or on camera flash in tungsten lit environments , because cinestill is now available to still photographers worldwide ! \u201d\n36 exp . 135 rolls . great rated iso 200 - 2000 ! can be pushed to 3000 ! cinestill 800tungsten is a unique film for still photographers . this 800 speed tungsten balanced color negative film is prepared from the same motion picture film stock used by top cinematographers around the world . this film is designed for difficult low light tungsten situations and may be used in many different lighting situations to achieve a variety of looks .\nfor my senior thesis we get assigned a personal project , i chose to photograph the city of philadelphia at night with cinestill 800 . the shots came out better than expected ; the overall look the film gives is amazing . plus the wide dynamic range of the film is great for night shooting . i don ' t think there ' s another option out there for my style of shooting . i look forward to their 120 stock !\n120 format color negative . great rated iso 200 - 2000 ! can be pushed over 3000 ! cinestill 800tungsten ( 2nd . generation ) is a unique film for still photographers . this 800 speed tungsten balanced color negative film is prepared from the same gold standard motion picture technology used by top cinematographers around the world . this film is designed for difficult low light tungsten situations and may be used in many different lighting situations to achieve a variety of looks .\nwe are in the midst of an analog renaissance ! we have seen unprecedented growth and interest in film , from young photographers and those returning to their first love . cinestill ' s primary purpose is to fuel this renaissance by increasing current production of analog photography materials and providing new analog tools for photographers . actively fueling the analog film renaissance , through increased interest in photographic materials and securing the continued production and availability of essential motion picture and still photography materials and services .\na : it is important to note that cinestill is not simply\nrepackaged\nmotion picture film . we utilize the same advanced emulsion technology found in motion picture film to create a still photography film which is modified for c - 41 processing . this material is converted to a different format and suitable for c - 41 chemistry . compared to the original motion picture stock , 800t responds with a slightly increased gamma yielding an 800 iso tungsten balanced negative , which is optimized for digital and optical still photography processes .\nq : what is different about cinestill 50daylight film ? a : 50daylight is a iso 50 / 18\u00b0 speed daylight balanced ( 5500k ) motion picture emulsion , prepped and rolled for clean safe c - 41 standard development as an iso 50 film . boasted to be the world\u2019s sharpest and finest grain color film ! it is ideal for shooting in bright light at wide apertures and for producing high resolution , low grain images . the exposure latitude of this film is beyond anything digital and even most other films can hope to achieve .\nnote : this emulsion was designed to be processed in ecn - 2 chemicals and may still be processed in it ' s native chemistry , resulting in a pulled negative with lower gamma . test results show consistent in standard c - 41 machine processing when compared with ecn - 2 motion picture lab processing performed by professional labs . long term archival stability has not been tested past 5 years . expectations for archival longevity should be somewhere between kodachrome and most c - 41 films but there are no guarantees . we will replace any roll that shows any defect . we do not accept any liability beyond replacement of original film purchased . products & services are provided \u201cas is\u201d with no liability , to the extent as permitted by law ; e . g . under no circumstances will cinestill film or it ' s creators be liable for loss and damages , neither direct nor indirect , consequential loss or damages , business interruption . without limiting the foregoing , the creators of cinestill film\u00b4s liability arising with respect to an order will not exceed the total fees paid or payable related to a specific order .\nnote : this film was designed to be processed in ecn - 2 chemicals and may still be processed in it ' s native chemistry , resulting in a 500 iso pulled negative with lower gamma . test results show consistent in standard c - 41 machine processing when compared with ecn - 2 motion picture lab processing performed by professional labs . long term archival stability has not been tested past 4 years . expectations for archival longevity should be somewhere between kodachrome and most c - 41 films but there are no guarantees . we will replace any roll that shows any defect . we do not accept any liability beyond replacement of original film purchased . products & services are provided \u201cas is\u201d with no liability , to the extent as permitted by law ; e . g . under no circumstances will cinestill film or it ' s creators be liable for loss and damages , neither direct nor indirect , consequential loss or damages , business interruption . without limiting the foregoing , the creators of cinestill film\u00b4s liability arising with respect to an order will not exceed the total fees paid or payable related to a specific order .\nnote : this film was designed to be processed in ecn - 2 chemicals and may still be processed in it ' s native chemistry , resulting in a 500 iso pulled negative with lower gamma . test results show consistent in standard c - 41 machine processing when compared with ecn - 2 motion picture lab processing performed by professional labs . long term archival stability has not been tested past 4 years . expectations for archival longevity should be somewhere between kodachrome and most c - 41 films but there are no guarantees . we will replace any roll that shows manufacturing defect . we do not accept any liability beyond replacement of original film purchased . products & services are provided \u201cas is\u201d with no liability , to the extent as permitted by law ; e . g . under no circumstances will cinestill film or it ' s creators be liable for loss and damages , neither direct nor indirect , consequential loss or damages , business interruption . without limiting the foregoing , the creators of cinestill film\u00b4s liability arising with respect to an order will not exceed the total fees paid or payable related to a specific order .\nq : how do i rate cinestill 50daylight ? good results can be achieved rating this film anywhere from ei 12 to ei 100 without push processing . this means you can set your camera meter anywhere from iso 12 - 100 and change it mid - roll without special processing and get beautiful results ! no matter how you meter , you will see almost no grain but color , contrast , shadow detail and highlight rendering will be affected by the chosen iso you meter at . if you expose at a lower iso you will get warmer images with greater halation in the highlights .\nwhen shooting in these situations , the resulting effect is referred to as halation . points of light surrounded by darker tones will produce a\nred glow\nor\nhalo\naround strong highlights . the effect is significantly reduced with medium format film due to the larger negative and shallower depth of field . longer lenses also reduce this effect . while it is worth stating that all film can halate , cinestill is particularly sensitive to this effect , so it is worth remembering when choosing this stock . that being said , some people have used this unique quality to achieve some awesome results !\nfor years i ' ve wanted a high speed , tungsten balanced stock to use for stills just like i ' ve always had with movie film . now that cinestill 800t is here , i feel like i can confidently abandon my digital cameras . i ' ve even shot this under waning sunlight without correction . it ' s easy to balance in scanning ( so long as you have your own scanner at least ) , although i ' d recommend rating it at 500 iso under sunlight , even without a filter . i like the halation effect but that ' s really a matter of taste .\nof tungsten balanced ei 500 color negative motion picture film stock behind cinestill 800tungsten emulsion . it is at the forefront of r & d for film technology , because the movie & tv industry is film ' s # 1 client . the emulsions are optimized for a hybrid workflow , ideal for scanning , with literally futuristic features ( from still photography perspective ) . kodak\nborrowed\ntechnology from their motion picture department for the new portra films and ektar . this is nothing new though , as any advances in film technology have gone to the highest bidder ( we ' ve gotten the trickle down in stills ) for some time now .\n800 in tungsten light when processed in standard c - 41 chemistry . though the original stock ( kodak 500t 5219 ) is recommended to be rated at ei 500 in tungsten light , many cinematographers and filmmakers regularly rate this film at 1000 speed with no push , due to this film ' s amazing shadow latitude , but the ideal iso / ei to rate this film at will always be somewhere between 400 and 800 without push processing . cinestill 800t is designed c - 41 processing though , which causes a slight push in development , resulting in a more dense negative so we have found 800 to be right in the middle of the ideal exposure index range .\ncompanies which\nrepackaged\nold unused motion picture stock , forced the photographer to send the film back for makeshift motion picture lab processing , and generated a motion picture format negative that was compatible with motion picture printing . there are some advantages found in modern motion picture formats and processing e . g . , anti - halation , antistatic , lubricant backing . however , the curves , lower gamma and base can prove problematic for tradition still imaging standards . cinestill film is motion picture film , which is modified and packaged for standard still photography lab processing . it harnesses the same outstanding performance and aesthetics found in many blockbuster films produced today , plus it is optimized for still photography workflows .\noriginal beta testing for 800t began in late 2012 , but the concept and original development tests began years before , when we first started shooting the amazing kodak vision 3 stock for our own photography . we accomplished this back then by shooting a long - roll , 250 exposure , bulk film back and through developing a special relationship with a local motion picture lab . we did this because of the costly minimum lengths required by motion picture labs , and because the more splicing that occurred , the more the film became damaged and contaminated . we found moderate success with this technique , but the real journey to cinestill began when scores of people began contacting us about how they too could use this wonderful film . \u201c\nlight leaks , which may not show up on other films , may show up in cinestill due to it ' s extra sensitivity to low light and what is called\nlight piping\nwhich is where light can travel through the acetate causing light leaks inside or outside of camera . be sure your camera ' s light seals are in good condition and if you have a film check window on the back door of your camera it would be a safe idea to tape it off . the key to avoiding light leaks outside of camera is to first ,\nload in subdued light\nas directed on the packaging and second , to keep the rolls in their light tight packaging or other light tight container , before and after shooting , whenever possible .\nq : why is the speed rating of motion picture camera films given in exposure indices rather than asa or din values ? a : there is no ansi standard to determine the speed of these films . the speed of motion picture camera films and the suggested filtrations are determined on the basis of practical picture tests . suitable safety factors have been included to allow for differences in cameras , variation in lighting , etc . the exposure index values should not be regarded as numbers which express the absolute speed or sensitivity of the film , neither should they be regarded as fixed values which can not be changed if the results of repeated tests indicate the need for such changes . q : when should i push cinestill 800tungsten ? a : we recommend push processing for anything over iso 800 . treat this film as an iso 800 speed film when processing in c - 41 and push process whenever needed up to iso 3200 .\nrepackaged\nmotion picture film can not be processed in standard c - 41 film processors due to the remjet backing present on motion picture films , which would contaminate the chemistry and damage both the machine and film inside .\na : an anti - halation layer on the film ' s base that acts as to protect from base scratches , static , and halation of highlights in exposure . it was notably used on kodachrome ( k - 14 process ) originally in still photography .\na : halation is the reflection of bright points of light off of the film base and pressure plate causing a\nglow\nin the strong highlights on some images . this is most evident when light sources are in focus in the photograph . halation is a common characteristic of classic black and white photography and in some aerial photographic emulsions .\na : 800tungsten is designed for difficult low light tungsten situations . it may be used in many different lighting situations to achieve a variety of looks but due to it ' s cool color balance and halation some situations will have a more stylistic look that may or may not be desirable .\ndouble - x is a classic black and white film stock left relatively unchanged since it ' s release in 1959 for still and motion picture use . some of the movies using the classic eastman double - x film stock ( 5222 ) include : schindler ' s list ( 1993 ) , memento ( 2000 ) , kafka ( 1991 ) , casino royale ( 2006 ) , i ' m not there ( 2007 ) , and many many more .\nrecommended development in kodak d - 96 developer , but is compatible will all black and white film developers . an extensive list of developing times for this film may be found at\nstatic discharge can show up as blue or red marks on the film caused by advancing or rewinding the film at too great a speed , especially in cool dry environments .\na : this film has latitude ! the iso that one chooses to rate this film is dependent on what the permissible light available is .\nif you overexpose it ( 100 or 200 ) it will still retain highlight detail and fine grain . if you underexpose ( up to 2000 ) you will still retain most shadow detail .\nso long as the shadow detail is preserved , the negative may be scanned to retain the good color and dynamics .\nless prevalent / smoother the more exposure a color negative film receives ( due to overlapping of t - grain technology and the tonal blending of the dye cloud ) .\nyes ! be sure to use a cto ( tungsten ) gel on your flash if you are shooting 800t and adjust exposure accordingly .\na : always meter negative film in a way that you are sure the shadow point of your images preserve some detail . highlights can be overexposed by a dozen stops and still be scanned to retain detail . with a handheld incident meter , point your meter away from the main light source and make a minimum exposure reading . with in camera or spot meter take your minimum exposure reading from the darkest tone in your scene . anything exposed under that should be expected to remain void of detail .\n\u201ccompelled by our love for analogue photography , and never ones to back down from a challenge , we came to the conclusion that we had to find a way to make it usable in standard 135 canisters with standard developing . \u201d\nin order to make this technology accessible for any film photographer ' s workflow , and avoid the need for costly long - roll processing with motion picture labs , we knew we had to make the film compatible with any still photography lab in the world . our task was to take this amazing film stock designed for ecn - 2 motion picture processing , and invent a treatment to refashion it to be safe for standard c - 41 still photography processing . this meant we had to find a way to eliminate the rem - jet layer of motion picture film without contaminating the sensitive emulsion . ok , so here is where we had to get creative . . . early research and development proved that a simple alkali bath , and water jet wash to remove the rem - jet prior to exposure highly contaminated and partially developed the film , while washing out some of the precious antenna dyes . and that the remjet layer would exhaust and contaminate the developer if not removed prior to developing , resulting in a horrible mess and worthless negatives . after years of r & d , tens of thousands of feet of wasted film and thousands of hours of experimentation \u2013 efficient and clean \u201cpremoval\u201d of the rem - jet layer was achieved ! and the results . . . beyond that of any other films available to still photographers today ! \u201d\nprocessing these amazing film stocks in standard c - 41 machines was not accessible until the hurdles of rem - jet and continuous long roll processing were overcome . our proprietary\npremoval\nprocess makes these motion picture ( ecn - 2 ) emulsions safe for processing in standard photo lab machines and in c - 41 chemistry , with fantastic color and a slightly boosted gamma level , compatible with still photography paper and post production . \u201d\n800tungsten high speed color film , 35mm 135 / 36exp . ( iso 800 )\nbwxx ( double - x ) black & white film , 35mm 135 / 36exp . ( iso 250 ) . . .\ntmax p3200 tmz 35mm is back ! 35mm 135 / 36exp . ( iso 3200 ) . . .\ncs41\ncolor simplified\nquart kit for color processing at home . . .\nour proprietary\npremoval\nprocess makes motion picture film safe to process in standard c - 41 photo lab chemicals or at home . this emulsion is optimized for a hybrid workflow ideal for scanning , and when processed in c - 41 chemistry it can be optically printed on ra - 4 paper . treat this film as a high speed 800 iso film when processing in c - 41 and push process whenever needed up to 3200 iso .\n50daylight fine grain color film , 35mm 135 / 36exp . ( iso 50 )\nour new and improved proprietary\npremoval\nprocess makes motion picture film safe to process in standard c - 41 photo lab chemicals or at home . this emulsion is optimized for a hybrid workflow , ideal for scanning , and when processed in c - 41 chemistry it can be optically printed on ra - 4 paper . treat this film as a 50 iso film when processing in c - 41 and push process whenever needed .\nour new and improved proprietary\npremoval\nprocess makes motion picture film safe to process in standard c - 41 photo lab chemicals or at home . this emulsion is optimized for a hybrid workflow , ideal for scanning , and when processed in c - 41 chemistry it can be optically printed on ra - 4 paper . treat this film as a high speed 800 iso film when processing in c - 41 and push process whenever needed up to 3200 iso .\nfinally , a modern monobath solution for modern film photography ! this easy to use solution is not only ideal for beginners interested in developing their film at home for the first time , but will also improve the results of veteran darkroom enthusiasts as well . try it yourself to become a monobath believer ! df96 ships worldwide from urltoken and will also be available through our dealers . visit to our dealers page to find a shop near you or speak with your local shop and ask them to stock it . long live film !\ncontent including intense points of light ( ie . christmas lights or bright windows )\nkodak professional t - max p3200 black & white negative film \u2044 3200tmz is a multi - speed continuous - tone panchromatic black - and - white negative film that combines high to ultra - high film speeds with finer grain than that of other fast black - and - white films . it is especially useful for very fast action ; for dimly lighted scenes where you can\u2019t use flash ; for subjects that require good depth of field combined with fast shutter speeds ; and for handholding telephoto lenses for fast action or in dim light . it is an excellent choice for nighttime photography .\nto preorder this reanimated film stock simply add it to your cart from our product page .\n\u201cit\u2019s no secret that we\u2019ve been looking for opportunities to expand our portfolio\u201d said dennis olbrich , president \u2013 kodak alaris paper , photo chemicals and film . \u201cdarkroom photography is making a comeback , and b & w film sales are clearly on a positive trajectory . given these very encouraging market trends , we believe p3200 tmz will be a great addition to our lineup\u201d .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nthis item ' s price has dropped . take advantage while the savings lasts !\nb & h ; only collects sales tax on orders shipped to addresses in the states of new york and new jersey .\nyou may be responsible for state and local sales / use taxes when filing your tax returns . please check your local sales tax laws .\nhigh - speed iso 800 / 30\u00b0 tungsten - balanced movie stock has been packaged and prepared for use in still cameras .\nunique\npremoval\nstage eliminates the rem - jet anti - halation layer to make it suitable for c - 41 processing . processing can also be done with ecn - 2 chemistry without worrying about the rem - jet layer .\na fantastic film for shooting under tungsten and mixed artificial lighting . i ' ve shot through a bunch of this stuff lately and getting my local lab to develop it , scanning it myself has been easy , and i ' m very happy with the results . not only is this film extremely helpful for those shooting under tungsten lighting , but it opens up a whole new world of creativity for those looking to shoot indoors or under the city lights at night . this will have a permanent place in my film fridge , over all a wonderful film to work with , scan and / or print . it also looks great under natural light when metered around iso 400 or 500 . i have been mostly shooting it at box speed , of iso 800 or even 1000 without a push , and the results have been very pleasing for me .\ni ' ve used this film for indoor and outdoor shooting , day and night . it performs better than fujifilm 1600 for night time urban photography ( i shot the sf wharf using it ) . i ' ve also shot indoor performances without flash , and used it with an 85a filter for bright daylight photography . the film does react a bit to bright street lights , giving them a distinctive reddish flow and halo , and it is very light sensitive , so load it in the dark . i ' ve shot a dozen rolls , and had great success . it also scans very well .\nthis film is tungsten balanced so for artificial lights it looks different then what you ' ll get from lets say kodak portra 400 . the film creates this halation from strong light source , and i think this could be a like or dislike situation because at time its eye distracting i think . also this film is not cheap so i ' ll stay away from using it for random street photography . i think this could be a really nice night portrait film though .\nthere are a few idiots who have said that this is basically portra film . this is incorrect , as portra is a daylight - balanced film , and this is tungsten - balanced . this is kodak 35mm movie film that has been cut and packed into 135 cartridges , but because it is not pre - exposed with frame indices and bar codes , it will not work with automated processing and the frames will not be indexed . keep in mind that tungsten means it was designed to work in conjunction with incandescent cinema lighting , not mercury , sodium , fluorescent , or other incandescent white balances , so don ' t expect consistent results if you aren ' t familiar with the type of lighting you ' re using . electronic flash will look too blue , and you probably won ' t need flash anyway , but it works well with clear or amber - coated flashbulbs . i ' ve gotten exceptional results at night without flash , shooting at 6400 iso . be aware that because the remjet layer is gone , you will see halos around bright spots , so use them to your advantage . when in doubt , it is better to underexpose than to overexpose this film . the purpose of this film is not to make your photographs look like movie stills , but to create unique effects and give you more flexibility when shooting in low - light situations . i would say this is the best high - speed tungsten film currently in production .\ni shot this on a pentax me se with the pentax - m 50mm f / 1 . 4 . i metered for iso 1250 and pushed it 2 stops when processed . the results were awesome ! scans really well , too .\nbvseo _ bulk , prod _ bvrr , vn _ bulk _ 2 . 0 . 8\nspeed up future orders , see order history , create wish lists , and more . create a b & h account\n\u00a9 2000 - 2018 b & h foto & electronics corp . 420 9th ave , new york , ny 10001\nprices , specifications , and images are subject to change without notice . not responsible for typographical or illustrative errors . manufacturer rebates , terms , conditions , and expiration dates are subject to manufacturers printed forms nyc dca lic . : elec . store # 0906712 elec . & home app . serv . deal . # 0907905 ; sec . hd . deal . gen . # 0907906"]}
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' s ( signature bank ) website . this link is provided as a courtesy . signature bank does not endorse or control the content of third - party websites .\nthe result is a special feeling clients associate with signature bank professionals and , ultimately , the signature bank brand : the experience of being financially well cared for .\nsignature securities group corporation , a wholly owned non - bank subsidiary , offers a wide range of investment services that compliment signature bank ' s private client banking services .\nthe new york - based signature bank has $ 28 . 6 billion in assets .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at signature bank , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the signature bank company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at signature bank .\nnews about signature bank , including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times .\nat signature bank \u00ae , we believe you should get the most from a banking relationship .\ni applied online . i interviewed at signature bank ( new york , ny ) in december 2016 .\nservice is the foundation of signature bank . it\u2019s the \u201cgold standard\u201d that contributes to our client\u2019s success everyday .\nsign up today to keep up - to - date on signature bank news , offers , and promotions .\n[ 2 ] signature financial llc is a new york limited liability company , wholly owned by signature bank , which does business in the states of arizona , california , florida and indiana as signature financial and leasing llc and in the state of texas as signature business leasing llc . \u21a9\nsignature bank was created to provide talented , passionate , and dedicated financial professionals a supportive environment in which they can conduct their practice to the maximum benefit of their clients . the result is a special feeling clients associate with signature bank professionals and , ultimately , the signature bank brand : the experience of being financially well cared for .\nsignature bank has been a darling of wall street in the 15 years since it opened its first branch in manhattan .\nat signature bank there ' s no commitment more important to our team than the relationships we build with our customers .\nsignature bank welcomes you to our new url . while our website looks and operates the same way , our url has changed from a dot com domain to a dot bank domain\nsignature bank clients enjoy access to a wide range of business and personal banking products and services , as well as investment , brokerage , wealth management , and insurance products and services through its subsidiary signature securities group corporation (\nsignature securities\n) [ 1 ] and equipment financing through its subsidiary signature financial llc [ 2 ] . signature securities is a licensed broker dealer and investment adviser .\n, offering our customers the highest level of security available to banking institutions . acquiring a . bank domain ensures that you are banking with a trusted and verified bank . all . bank domains are required to meet robust security technologies and practices , and only verified members of the banking industry can register a . bank domain . thank you for banking with signature bank !\nsignature bank , one of the city ' s fastest - growing financial institutions , said that former congressman barney frank would join its board .\nbank of america national trust and savings association , petitioner , v . gilbert s . parnell . bank of america national trust and savings association , petitioner , v . first national bank in indiana .\nto speak with a member of the national bank of commerce signature banking team , please call 218 . 740 . 2348 or email dberg @ urltoken .\n[ 1 ] signature securities group corporation (\nssg\n) is a registered broker dealer , registered investment adviser , and licensed insurance agency . ssg , member finra / sipc , is a wholly owned non - bank subsidiary of signature bank . signature securities group is not a tax advisor . we suggest you consult your personal tax advisor before making tax - related investment decisions . \u21a9\nsignature bank \u00ae ( nasdaq : sbny ) is a full - service commercial bank with offices in the five boroughs of new york city , as well as nassau , suffolk and westchester counties in new york and fairfield county in connecticut .\nriza , who did not return phone calls or e - mails , wrote the world bank earlier this week that she had not wanted to take the assignments outside the bank , according to a letter released by the bank .\ninvestors claim signature helped a money manager pull off a $ 66 million fraud by ordering him to shift money around accounts he held at the bank to cover overdrafts .\ndownload signature securities sec rule 606 quarterly report for the quarter ending march 31 , 2018 .\nsignature bank marks the spot where some professional new yorkers bank . the institution provides customized banking and financial services to smaller private businesses , their owners , and their top executives through about two dozen locations in the metropolitan area . it . . .\nchicago - based signature bank provides accessible , strategic and highly individualized services , along with a customer experience that goes beyond the numbers . and that makes all the difference .\noverwhelmed by paper checks ? the signature bank corporate credit card is here to help you streamline payment systems , reduce processing costs , and improve overall efficiencies in your business .\na relationship with signature bank \u2014 to which mr . landberg introduced mr . bey \u2014 was a selling point . mr . bey said he was able to refinance a $ 500 , 000 mortgage through signature even while temporarily unemployed . later , when he wanted to buy a car , signature was quick to arrange $ 30 , 000 in funds , he said .\nthe lawsuit contends signature knew mr . landberg was running a fraud and failed to stop him .\na spokeswoman for signature said the bank \u201cvigorously denies\u201d any accusations of wrongdoing , saying it was also a victim in the fraud and did not benefit from mr . landberg\u2019s actions .\ninstead , mr . landberg was using the money to fund his \u201cexorbitant\u201d lifestyle , the lawsuit said , and to cover unsecured loans from signature bank and redemptions from early investors .\nsignature bank really took the time to understand my needs and structured a loan which accomplished all three of my goals , i could not have been more satisfied with the results .\nsignature bank \u00ae was created to provide talented , passionate , and dedicated financial professionals a supportive environment in which they can conduct their practice to the maximum benefit of their clients .\nit was important to have one person i could go to whenever i had questions and signature\u2019s sba lending team were extremely helpful . throughout the process , from beginning to close i felt valued . if you want personal service and fee free checking options with greater lending flexibility , choose signature bank .\nsignature needed investors to keep their deposits in the bank so it could cover the accounts that mr . landberg habitually overdrew , including accounts holding investor money as well as mr . landberg\u2019s personal accounts .\nnational metropolitan bank v . united states . | us law | lii / legal information institute\nfrank sits on the board of signature bank , a 15 - year - old bank that boasts $ 33 billion in assets and turned a record profit last year of $ 373 million . of the $ 18 , 000 the bank donated to congressional candidates during frank\u2019s last election cycle , the massachusetts lawmaker received $ 2 , 400 , according to data from the center for responsive politics .\nfor ralph black , his choice to use signature bank started with the attractive , competitive pricing , and it quickly became apparent after a few months the way they made him feel was only getting better .\nsignature bank is one of america\u2019s 50 largest banks out of approximately 6 , 000 banks nationwide , and has been ranked by forbes as one of the 10 best banks in america for six consecutive years .\nin the complaint , the investors\u2019 lawyer , wes christian , said that \u201csignature knew landberg was operating a house of cards and knew returning checks on overdrawn accounts would make it collapse , so signature used that threat to force landberg to transfer funds . \u201d the complaint adds , \u201csignature should have stopped the crime but instead perpetrated it . \u201d\nsignature securities operates as a full - service securities firm offering both investment advisory and traditional brokerage services . signature securities financial advisors strive to meet the financial goals of our clients\u2013private business owners , executives and employees\u2013and our institutional clients .\nfrom early 2008 to january 2009 , more than 70 transfers involving $ 10 . 8 million were made among the signature accounts , including a $ 251 , 400 transfer to a personal account at another bank .\n\u201cfor ralph black , his choice to use signature bank started with the attractive , competitive pricing , and it quickly became apparent after a few months the way they made him feel was only getting better . \u201d\nwhen the time came for harris interiors to acquire some permanent office space , the large bank kelley was a client of for years could not see the way to provide financing . that was when kelley followed up on a referral from a friend to try signature bank . like his business philosophy , kelley wanted to enjoy\u2026\nsignature bank provides the personal banking experience you have longed for but didn\u2019t know was possible . this means service that goes the extra mile , bankers who know you and your family , and a can - do attitude .\nyou work hard for your money . we work hard to keep it safe . signature bank has invested in the latest technology and a multi - tiered approach to help protect you from fraud , online predators and security breaches .\nbank of hawaii moves up three spots to rank second this year . the $ 15 billion bank remained very conservative in its underwriting strategy during the housing bubble and maintains low levels of npls . bank of hawaii ranked up the best return on equity over the last 12 months of any bank at 15 . 5 % . rounding out the top five best banks are bankunited , svb financial group and state street .\nsignature would not be the first bank caught up in a fraud involving money moving in and out of its doors . two years ago , jpmorgan chase paid $ 2 billion to settle bank secrecy act violations in connection with its dealings with mr . madoff , the perpetrator of an enormous ponzi scheme that came to light in 2008 .\nthe woman at the center of the storm surrounding world bank president paul d . wolfowitz has spent the past few months trying to get one of the signature efforts of president bush ' s middle east democracy campaign off the ground .\nsignature\u2019s president , freddie deutsch , and every member of his team expressed their genuine interest in my business opportunity from day one . all commitments made by the bank , were met . they didn\u2019t allow the big bank bureaucracy to slow down the process . our timeline was challenging , but they delivered . i can\u2019t imagine i ever considered another\u2026\nbank of america moves up seven places to no . 88 . profitability has been hammered by legal probes with many tied to the bank\u2019s acquisitions of countrywide financial and merrill lynch during the financial crisis . bank of america was hit with a record $ 16 . 7 billion settlement of government mortgage probes in august . the $ 2 . 1 trillion bank was the only one of the big four to post increased revenue over the past year .\nsignature focuses primarily on the needs of privately owned businesses with at least $ 20 million in revenue . but depaolo says the bank will also target a law firm with $ 2 million in billings because it has a $ 35 million escrow account . \u201cthis is where we thrive because that client gets lost with the big institution , \u201d he says . signature\u2019s attention to law firms helped it get named best business bank by the new york law journal this year in their annual reader survey .\nas a commercial bank catering primarily to privately owned businesses , signature bank knows firsthand the importance small business plays in the health and vibrancy of our nation ' s economy ,\nfrank said in a statement .\ni am excited to be part of all this in my new capacity as board member and in working with the other directors and management .\nthe cozy relationship signature had with the money manager and his now - bankrupt investment firm helped advance the scheme , according to the lawsuit .\nby providing a level of service that is simply unparalleled in the banking industry , we can say ,\nservice is our signature .\nsignature plaza / 3878 n . crossover rd . p . o . box 8550 fayetteville , ar 72703 phone : ( 479 ) 684 - 3700\nin a lawsuit in a florida state court , the investors are suing signature , accusing it of helping the money manager pull off his ponzi scheme by ordering him to shift money around the dozens of accounts he kept at the bank to cover long - term overdrafts .\n\u201csignature bank itself lost several millions of dollars as a result of landberg\u2019s fraud , \u201d the spokeswoman , susan lewis , said in a statement . \u201cwe understand that plaintiffs\u2019 attorneys are looking for any deep pockets and that these types of suits have become all too common . \u201d\nthe top - ranked bank this year is ontario , calif . - based cvb financial . cvb is the holding company for citizens\nbank , which has serviced southern california as well as the central valley area for more than 40 years . it is the 93\n\u201cwe look forward to these allegations being determined as false , and the claims denied , \u201d the bank said in its statement .\nthe new restrictions on executive compensation and dividend payouts has made aid from the troubled asset relief fund less palatable to bank managers .\nsignature chicago wealth management is personally invested in your success . our mission is to provide personalized , comprehensive investment advice to help you reach your financial goals .\nsignature , which launched in 2001 , has about $ 29 billion in assets and serves primarily small businesses around new york . it has few retail branches .\nnational bank of commerce is not responsible for and has no control over the subject matter , content , information , or graphics of the websites that have links here . please contact us with any concerns or comments . \u00a9 national bank of commerce . all rights reserved .\nregions bank ( \u201cregions\u201d ) appeals from an order of the madison circuit court denying its motion to compel arbitration . we reverse and remand .\nour tile & stone business seemed too small for the big banks . then someone recommended signature bank . their sba lending team understands small business . they know time is of the essence \u2013 and they went beyond the call of duty to structure a deal that helped us buy the building we had been renting for\u2026\nrestaurant loans are tough , but the sba lending team at signature bank was very gracious , helpful and professional . they not only helped us correctly structure the loan , they were as excited as we were ! they are like community cheerleaders for small business . now we see them and their other clients all the time for lunch\u2026\nthe overseas market looked promising for my chinese herbs and supplements business , \u201d said warren cargal of acupuncture atlanta . \u201cbut to make it work , i needed funds to upgrade my website and export infrastructure . that\u2019s where signature bank came up with an innovative solution : refinancing current debt with an sba loan which provided favorable terms that\u2026\nfor 17 years i\u2019ve trusted my banker , nicole klein , with my financial needs and having her with a local community bank like signature ensures she can continue to customize solutions for me . the respect , advice , and responsiveness i receive from nicole and her team leave me confident that my practice and i are a priority . \u2026\ninvestors filed suit against signature this year after the company lost $ 66 million of investor cash in a scheme run by william landberg , a money manager , who pleaded guilty to the crime in 2011 . investors allege that signature helped landberg by ordering him to shift money around dozens of accounts to cover up long - term overdrafts , according to the new york times .\nhe eventually persuaded a german bank to lend him $ 8 . 5 million to pay off some investors , maintaining the illusion that his strategies were performing .\nit ' s the first time the co - author of the landmark dodd - frank reform law has joined a bank since leaving congress two years ago .\n\u201cas a businessman for nearly 30 years i can truly say i have never had a comfort level to this degree with a bank . i have always dealt with local community banks but this one is different . bank presidents i\u2019ve encountered tend to put a buffer between their clients and themselves . not freddie deutsch . i\u2026\nhe also moved investor money out of an account at signature that was supposed to be left untouched and used it for unauthorized purposes , including $ 1 . 5 million for himself and his family .\nsignature has racked up an impressive financial performance . it has posted 20 straight quarters of record earnings . return on average equity of 13 . 8 % over the last 12 months ranks fifth among the 100 largest banks . the bank also ranks in the top five for nonperforming assets as a percent of total assets ( 0 . 1 % ) , nonperforming loans ( npls ) as a percent of total loans ( 0 . 15 % ) and reserves as a percent of npls ( 634 % ) . while many banks are struggling to increase revenue , signature posted growth of 21 % over the past year . wall street recognizes the level of signature\u2019s asset quality and performance , as the stock trades at 2 . 5 times book value , third most expensive among the 100 biggest banks .\ncitigroup\u2019s return on average equity fell to 4 . 5 % this year from 6 . 4 % and ranked 90 th overall . the bank\u2019s risk based capital ratio and tier 1 risk based ratio are also both down and now rank in the bottom half of big banks . the leverage ratio for the country\u2019s third biggest bank jumped nearly a full percentage point to 9 % . lastly , revenue growth continues to be a challenge for the $ 1 . 9 trillion bank with revenues down for the fourth straight year .\ntop heavy , doesn ' t promote within . a lot of lower level managers have been there since the bank opened and won ' t move other employees up that deserve it\nformer rep . barney frank ( d - mass . ) announced wednesday he is joining signature bank ' s board of directors . the former chairman of the house financial services committee was instrumental in drafting the 2010 dodd - frank wall street reform law , which shares his name . the pairing seems odd , given that frank has frequently worked for more banking regulations often opposed by the industry .\nthe nation\u2019s biggest bank , jpmorgan chase with $ 2 . 5 trillion in assets , clocked in at no . 73 , down 19 spots . revenues fell 4 . 6 % and the bank\u2019s risk ratios were also down . the bank paid nearly $ 20 billion in 2013 to resolve various legal issues . it remains a problem with an unexpected legal expense of $ 1 billion related to a foreign - exchange probe surprising analysts in its latest quarter . jpmorgan\u2019s net interest margin of 2 % is the sixth - lowest among the 100 biggest banks .\na pair of aggressive american hedge funds is suing the french bank bnp paribas , alleging that it botched a $ 650m ( \u00a3531m ) islamic bond backed by a controversial gulf tycoon .\ncoming in with the best scores in both the large and mid cap segments are insurance outfits cincinnati financial corporation and erie indemnity company , both with average agrs of 99 . following close behind with an average agr of 98 is westamerica bancorporation , the mid cap holding company of regional community bank westamerica bank . community trust bancorp ranks first among small cap companies , with an average agr of 95 .\nthe appointment is mr . frank ' s first to a bank board since retiring from congress in 2013 . he succeeds former board member alfred delbello , a onetime lieutenant governor who died last month .\nminnesota bank & trust was named on the list of wealth management firms by minneapolis st . paul business journal , and is considered among the best in our industry . thanks to mspbj for the recognition .\nsome of the money made its way from signature accounts holding west end investor money to mr . landberg\u2019s personal accounts , used to pay for a driver , garage expenses , charitable and political contributions and personal expenses charged to an american express account .\nbank wherever you happen to be , day or night , 24 / 7 with our mobile banking solutions . this ensures efficiency , improves cash flow and keeps you up - to - date in real time .\npuerto rico - based doral financial ranks last for the third straight year . the island ' s biggest bank has been hampered by puerto rico ' s nearly unbroken eight - year recession . the gap between doral and no . 99 hudson city bancorp is severe with doral posting the worst results of any bank in six of the nine metrics we measured . doral ' s stock is off 76 % over the past year .\nthe lawsuit cites correspondence between mr . landberg and signature executives acknowledging that money should not be transferred from certain accounts because it was investor money and violated the account agreement . still , money was moved to cover hundreds of thousands of dollars in overdrafts and related charges .\nin october 2011 , mary n . rice opened both a savings account and a checking account with regions . rice opened each account by signing a one - page signature card indicating that she was agreeing to certain terms . among other things , the signature cards provide : \u201cby signing below , i \u2024 ( a ) agree to be bound by the terms of [ regions ' ] deposit agreement \u2024 [ and ] ( b ) acknowledge receipt of a copy of the applicable deposit agreement . \u201d the deposit agreement referenced by the signature cards contains a broad arbitration provision giving either party the option of arbitrating \u201cany controversy , claim , counterclaim , dispute or disagreement\u201d between them . the arbitration provision also contains a provision ( \u201cthe delegation provision\u201d ) requiring an arbitrator to decide any threshold dispute regarding the arbitrability of a particular controversy .\nentering our 13th year as the only community bank headquartered in sandy springs , we are honored to serve the metro communities with a boutique - style approach that focuses on the individuality of our clients and helping fulfill their financial aspirations .\nthe banking industry has largely recovered from the financial crisis of 2007 - 08 . there were only eight bank failures last year compared to 157 in 2010 . the fdic\u2019s problem bank list stood at 203 in september , the lowest level since 2008 , compared to a peak of 888 in march 2011 . but the december rate hike by the federal reserve brings uncertainty as banks grapple with the question of whether more rate increases are coming and how quickly , or if rates will stay closer to zero for longer .\n\u201cover a 40 - year career in elected office , i not only took contributions from [ the finance ] industry , i requested them , \u201d he wrote in politico in december in a piece entitled \u201cyes , i took bank money . and it made me a better regulator . \u201d\nbiggest bank in the u . s . and ninth - largest headquartered in california , with $ 7 . 6 billion in assets . cvb has been incredibly consistent , logging 154 straight quarters of profitability , even through the depths of the financial crisis , and 105 consecutive cash dividends .\nit isn ' t clear how much money mr . frank will make from his new job , but signature typically pays its directors about $ 60 , 000 a year in cash and also pays them in stock . mr . frank was granted 1 , 913 shares with a market value of about $ 280 , 000 that will vest next march .\nwest end financial advisors had 37 accounts at signature , some of them mr . landberg\u2019s and others for his business and investment funds . as of april 2009 , it had 110 investors who thought they held stakes in a variety of private alternative investment funds focused on real estate projects or credit and other fixed - income strategies intended to generate steady returns .\nthe bond , known as a sukuk , was backed by property and a note from al - sanea promising to honour his debt if the structure collapsed . fortress and cyrus allege that bnp paribas failed to make sure that al - sanea\u2019s signature on the note was a \u201cwet - ink original\u201d , meaning that it was not \u201cproperly executed as a matter of\u2026\nmr . frank ' s name is on the dodd - frank act , a financial reform law that is highly unpopular among many bankers . but officials at signature said they are happy to have mr . frank join their boardroom .\nwe specifically seek members \u2026 who share diverse perspectives and possess strong decision - making capabilities ,\nsaid chairman scott shay .\nthere is a massive gap in size between the four biggest u . s . banks and everyone else . wells fargo with $ 1 . 75 trillion in assets is the fourth biggest bank and four times bigger than u . s . bancorp , which ranks fifth in size . the entire big four , which also includes jpmorgan chase , bank of america and citigroup , have a combined $ 8 . 1 trillion in assets . these four banks operate on a different business model with non - interest income often representing 60 % or so of revenue , compared to 20 % at many of the other top 100 banks .\namong those suing signature is the former television talk show host richard bey , a childhood friend of mr . landberg\u2019s . the two attended far rockaway high school in queens , n . y . , together . ( it also happens to be the alma mater of bernard l . madoff . ) many of the other investors were also former close friends or associates of mr . landberg\u2019s .\nriza moved to the foundation in december 2006 to become senior adviser to its executive committee and board of directors , according to documents released yesterday by the world bank . the one board member from the united states is retired supreme court justice sandra day o ' connor , who was traveling yesterday and could not be reached for comment .\nnone of the big four could crack the top 50 , with wells fargo the top performer at no . 52 . snl\u2019s clark credits wells\u2019 strong management team for the company\u2019s performance . wells\u2019 17 . 6 % return on average tangible common equity ranks 10 th overall . jpmorgan ranks no . 62 , followed by citigroup at no . 74 and bank of america at no . 90 . wells fargo was the only one to post positive revenue growth over the last 12 months . wall street has a similar take on the big four . bank of america and citigroup are the cheapest stocks at 0 . 7 times book value . jpmorgan clocks in at 1 . 1 with wells at 1 . 6 .\nprosperity bancshares , headquartered in houston , moves up four spots to no . 3 this year . the $ 22 billion bank has the highest return on average tangible common equity at 22 % . the average for the 100 largest banks is 12 % . prosperity also fares well for its efficiency ratio , return on average assets and low level of nonperforming assets .\nwells fargo ranks no . 82 overall , down nine spots . wells remains the most profitable of the banking giants with return on equity at 13 . 1 % ( sixth overall in the top 100 ) , but the bank is still plagued by high levels of nonperforming loans and assets due to its large mortgage portfolio . the stock is up 24 % over the last 12 months .\nin march 2015 , rice sued regions , alleging that regions was liable for a fall she suffered on regions ' premises . regions filed a motion to compel arbitration , citing the arbitration provision in the deposit agreement . rice opposed the motion to compel arbitration , arguing that her claim is not arbitrable . specifically , rice argued that her claim is beyond the scope of the arbitration provision . she also argued that the arbitration provision is invalid , void , or unenforceable because , she said , she did not have an opportunity to read the arbitration provision before she signed the signature cards , the signature cards \u201cincluded\u201d the arbitration provision by reference rather than including it in the document she signed , and the arbitration provision is unconscionable . in response , regions argued that , under the delegation provision , an arbitrator must decide the threshold issues of arbitrability raised by rice in opposing arbitration . regions also addressed the merits of rice ' s argument regarding arbitrability , arguing that her claim against it is arbitrable .\nlast year\u2019s top 50 banks returned 7 . 2 % on average in the stock market , twice the return of the bottom 50 . puerto rico\u2019s doral financial , which ranked last three straight years , was one on the eight banks to fail last year . it was the largest u . s . bank failure since 2010 . doral was plagued by improper accounting and puerto rico\u2019s nearly decade - long economic slump .\nas your financial needs grow and evolve , we have the acumen and expertise to keep pace . at national bank of commerce , our financial experts bring a unique perspective to help you plan for your future . and we do it all with a level of personal service that will rewrite your standard of what exceptional service looks like . no matter what your financial future holds , nbc stands ready to help you make more possible .\ncvb ranked among the top 15 in half of the 10 metrics we used to rate the banks . its net charge - offs as a percent of average loans were the lowest in the country and its risk - based ratios also ranked among the best . cvb\u2019s stock is up 11 % over the past year compared to 1 % for the widely followed kbw bank index . the stock currently trades at 1 . 9 times book value .\none side effect of the chase manhattan corporation ' s acquisition of j . p . morgan almost two years ago was supposed to be that consumers in new york city would have little room for choice , industry experts and commentators said . after all , consolidation over several decades had transformed new york from a city with several dozen big banks to a place with only three major choices : chase , citibank and the bank of new york .\nthe renewed health of the financial industry has led to increased m & a activity . there were 272 deal announcements this year in the banking sector through dec . 14 , according to charlottesville , va . - based financial data provider snl financial . this compares to 214 over the same period in 2013 . there were only 152 deals in all of 2011 . \u201cwe are seeing a relatively healthy industry at the moment , \u201d says snl bank analyst tyler hall .\na letter dated oct . 1 , 2006 , from anwar ibrahim , the foundation ' s chairman , to robin cleveland , wolfowitz ' s counselor , said that if riza moved from state to the foundation , she would recruit staff , supervise the hiring and training of senior management in the middle east , identify programs to receive grants and supervise the implementation of policies on programs , finances and administration .\nthe bank concurs with this proposal ,\ncleveland handwrote on dec . 14 , 2006 .\nsince september 2005 , the world bank has paid riza ' s salary - - which under the terms of a contract dictated by wolfowitz included automatic raises that has brought it to $ 193 , 590 tax - free - - while she was seconded to the state department to assist on middle east democracy issues . there , she worked under elizabeth cheney , who was then principal deputy assistant secretary ; wolfowitz worked for cheney ' s father as an undersecretary of defense in the george h . w . bush administration .\nthe news isn ' t all good for the banking industry . the four biggest u . s . banks have racked up $ 122 . 5 billion in crisis and mortgage - related settlements , according to snl . bank of america leads the way with $ 73 . 5 billion in levies . another concern : net interest margins thanks to the extended low interest rate environment . \u201cmargins are still on the compressed side , \u201d says hall , who points to snl data showing net interest margins of 3 . 12 % in the third quarter at their lowest level since 1991 .\nformer u . s . rep . barney frank is seen in new york city , march 17 , 2015 .\nsen . bernie sanders smiles during a rally at indiana ' s purdue university in fort wayne , may 2 , 2016 . he won the indiana primary the next day .\nthe past few months of national politics have been dominated by speculation that the republican national convention could turn ugly . it now appears the democrats are headed toward their own version of convention conflict .\nfrank ' s appointment could prove to be a hurdle for sanders , who says he should be able to influence the democrats ' platform since he piled up a significant number of votes and won many states during the nominating season . one of the issues he is almost certain to push is wall street banking reform , which has been a cornerstone of his campaign message .\nbetween 1989 and his retirement in january 2013 , frank raked in more than $ 1 million worth of campaign donations from the securities and investment industry , according to crp data . more than a third of that cash haul came during the 2010 election cycle , when frank was involved in sculpting new wall street rules \u2014 which some critics including sen . sanders say did not go far enough to rein in the industry after the crisis .\nin 2012 , frank told npr that such donations inevitably influence those in position to wield political power .\npeople say , ' oh , it doesn ' t have any effect on me , '\nhe said at the time .\nwell , if that were the case , we ' d be the only human beings in the history of the world who on a regular basis took significant amounts of money from perfect strangers and made sure that it had no effect on our behavior .\nin the months before his appointment to oversee the democratic party\u2019s platform , frank has touted all the money he accepted from the financial industry .\nof late , though , frank has changed his tune . while promoting clinton\u2019s candidacy , he has called the vermont senator \u201cmccarthyite\u201d for demanding clinton release transcripts of her paid speeches to wall street groups . frank has also started arguing that his own willingness to take finance industry cash was a good thing .\n\u201csince retiring three years ago , i have again not only accepted fees from financial companies and finance groups , but i\u2019ve solicited opportunities to do so through my agents . i\u2019ve also served for two years on the advisory board of first alliance , a company that deals with residential mortgages . \u201d\nthe former house member argued , \u201cby demonizing finance - industry contributions , we\u2019re effectively insisting that instead of 80 percent of the industry\u2019s contributions going to opponents of regulation , it should be 95 percent or more . is this money corrupting ? in my own experience , it\u2019s more reasonable to see it as a form of political self - defense unlikely to dilute their support for reform . \u201d\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nto view this page ensure that adobe flash player version 10 . 0 . 0 or greater is installed .\neither scripts and active content are not permitted to run or adobe flash player version 10 . 0 . 0 or greater is not installed .\ncredit quality has improved for the banking industry , but increased growth and profitability remain challenging in a low interest rate environment . the net interest margin for banks was 3 . 02 % in the first quarter of 2015 , which was a 30 - year low according to the fdic . \u201cbig banks have been forced to raise a lot of equity and raise expenses to comply with all of the regulatory orders , \u201d says snl financial senior analyst robert clark .\nwith that in mind , forbes turned to charlottesville , va . - based financial data provider snl for raw numbers that shed light on growth , credit quality and profitability for the 100 largest banks and thrifts . forbes used 10 metrics to rank america\u2019s best banks . 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you can easily create a free account .\nearlier this month , forbes released the 2014 list of the america\u2019s 100 most trustworthy companies , based on data from proprietary ratings provider and investment advisor gmi ratings . the list included publicly - traded north american companies of all sizes and industries except one : financial companies , more specifically , banks and insurance companies .\njames kaplan , director of gmi ratings , says that measures taken in the wake of the financial crisis have led a high number of financial institutions to rank among the most trustworthy in america , according to gmi\u2019s criteria . the dominance of this particular industry led kaplan to generate a separate list of the 50 most trustworthy financial companies .\n\u201cin 2012 and 2013 , governance and transparency has really improved , \u201d says kaplan . \u201c [ financial companies ] took on a lot of speculative risk and the regulatory agencies have really been on their backs to clean up their balance sheets , income statements , and lending policy . \u201d\nto develop lists of trustworthy organizations , gmi reviews the accounting and governance behaviors of more than 8 , 000 publicly - traded companies in north america . in assessing each company , gmi considers factors including high - risk events , revenue and expense recognition methods , sec actions , and bankruptcy risk as indicators of a company\u2019s credibility .\nthese factors are used to develop\naggressive accounting and governance risk\n( agr ) numbers , the final composite by which organizations are scored . companies appear on the list divided into categories by market cap size , along with their current agr and average agr over the past four quarters .\nkaplan stresses that companies that don ' t make the list aren ' t necessarily untrustworthy - - these are simply the 50 with the highest scores for the past four quarters of the fiscal year .\nkaplan says that a shift among regulatory agencies from a\nwatchdog\nto a\npoliceman\nstance has prompted many of the more visible changes among financial institutions , which have led in many cases to less risk and greater transparency .\nyou look at a few things : ceo and chairman are the same person , that used to be very common and it\u2019s kind of disappearing . the amount of loans in the very high risk category were substantially higher . loan loss reserves were very low .\nso what\u2019s the takeaway for investors ? as with the most trustworthy companies list , inclusion on the list doesn ' t necessarily indicate an investment blockbuster , but it does mean that good or bad , what the investor sees is what the investor gets\u2014a metric that many investors find particularly meaningful post - crisis .\n\u201cif you\u2019re interested in investing in any of the companies on this list , you can be really comfortable that what you\u2019re reading about them is an honest reflection of what\u2019s going on in the company , \u201d says kaplan . \u201cthat doesn ' t mean it\u2019s good or bad\u2014but when you read it , you can believe it . \u201d\ngmi ratings and its affiliates , directors and officers of the company may own stock or options to purchase or sell stock in the companies mentioned on our website and in our publications and may elect to increase or decrease the size of these positions at any time . gmi ratings , however , is not directly or indirectly compensated for the specific views , opinions or recommendations expressed in its research reports . this document is for information purposes only and is not to be considered a solicitation to buy or sell any security . neither gmi ratings nor any other party guarantees its accuracy nor makes any warranties regarding its usage . modification or reproduction of this report is forbidden without explicit permission . \u00a92014 gmi ratings\nsizzling deposit and loan growth has transformed it from a start - up to one of the biggest american banks , with $ 33 billion in assets . last year , profit hit a record $ 373 million .\nbut all of its success \u2014 partly a result of its mantra to deliver top - notch service to its small and midsize business clientele \u2014 could not shield it from a ponzi scheme that lost $ 66 million of investor money and sent a money manager to federal prison for three and a half years for securities fraud .\nwilliam landberg , the money manager at the heart of the scheme , has already completed his sentence after pleading guilty in 2011 , but the investors say they still have not recovered their money . mr . landberg\u2019s firm , west end financial advisors , filed for bankruptcy in 2011 .\nmr . bey , who is 64 , kept in touch with mr . landberg through the years and started investing through the west end firm in 2002 .\n\u201cthe convenience of it was incredible while it was working , \u201d mr . bey said in a recent interview .\nwhen west end collapsed , mr . bey lost nearly $ 500 , 000 . left with just $ 203 to his name at that point , he says he was forced to borrow $ 30 , 000 from friends and run up $ 60 , 000 on his credit cards to pay his manhattan rent and regular expenses . eventually , he moved to florida , where he lives in a beach condominium that he and his brothers inherited from their father . \u201cmy life has been irrevocably changed by this . \u201d\nprosecutors and lawyers for victims had claimed jpmorgan chase turned a blind eye to what should have been viewed as suspicious activity .\nbanks have recently faced heightened scrutiny for their efforts to shore up online security and anti - money - laundering efforts after a string of prominent data breaches .\nmr . landberg pleaded guilty in 2011 to one count of securities fraud . prosecutors said he misled his investors into thinking their money was in stable investments when in fact his strategies were failing and he began to misuse investor assets to cover losses .\nin some cases , mr . landberg told investors that their money would be put in \u201cblue chip fortune 100 companies\u201d and that his objective was \u201cpreservation of capital . \u201d\nwest end\u2019s investors \u2014 many of them older residents of manhattan who once worked in the psychoanalysis field \u2014 are reeling from their losses . some say privately that they have had to significantly scale back retirement plans or return to work .\ndarren conte , a former information technology employee at goldman sachs who now runs his own financial tech start - up , says he invested in one of the firm\u2019s funds in early 2009 , after years of urging by a friend who worked at west end financial . according to the lawsuit , he lost $ 188 , 000 .\nhe noticed something was amiss when he got one statement in early 2009 and none after that , and the statement he did get looked like the invoice for landscaping services .\n\u201ci felt lied to , \u201d mr . conte said . \u201ci had to clear my head and move forward with a giant lesson learned . \u201d"]}
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( \u201canp\u201d ) . to date , anp has provided active pharmaceutical ingredients ( \u201capis\u201d ) and starting materials specifically to amphastar . after the expansion is completed , anp intends to begin selling apis both to amphastar and externally around the world to expand its overall markets .\namphastar pharmaceuticals inc ( nasdaq : amph ) , a pharmaceuticals company based in united states , received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the nasdaqgs in the over the last fewread more . . .\nmoving average crossover alert : amphastar pharmaceuticals , inc . ( amph ) 6 / 5 / 2018 5 : 21 : 00 am - urltoken\nrancho cucamonga , calif . , july 09 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - amphastar pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : amph ) announced business expansion plans for its subsidiary , amphastar nanjing pharmaceuticals inc . ( \u201canp\u201d ) . to date , anp has provided active pharmaceutical ingredients ( \u201capis\u201d ) and starting\ncommit to purchase amphastar pharmaceuticals at $ 15 , earn 6 . 9 % annualized using options 2 / 22 / 2018 12 : 42 : 58 pm - bnk invest\namphastar pharmaceuticals inc said on tuesday that the u . s . food and drug administration had rejected its application to market an intranasal version of the emergency opioid - overdose treatment , naloxone .\nthe fda sent warning letters to two chinese suppliers of amphastar in april this year .\namphastar pharmaceuticals , inc . ( amph ) announced today that bill peters , cfo , will be presenting at the jefferies healthcare conference on tuesday , june 5 , 2018 at 3 : 00 p . m . eastern time in new york , ny . this presentation will be made available with a live webcast and may be accessed by visiting amphastar\u2019s pharmaceuticals website at http : / / ir . amphastar . com . this webcast will be available for 90 days following the presentation .\nthe investigation was commenced after an ethics complaint was filed by amphastar pharmaceuticals inc . which charges that dr . woodcock has a conflict of interest favoring its competitor , momenta pharmaceuticals inc . both companies seek approval for the generic version of the drug , lovenox , a blood thinner with multi - billion - dollar sales .\nmeasuring amphastar pharmaceuticals inc\u2019s ( nasdaq : amph ) track record of past performance is a valuable exercise for investors . it allows us to understand whether or not the company has met or exceedread more . . .\nif you are a shareholder in amphastar pharmaceuticals inc\u2019s ( nasdaq : amph ) , or are thinking about investing in the company , knowing how it contributes to the risk and reward profile of yourread more . . .\non nov . 2 , 2007 , the fda rejected amphastar\u2019s application , although the agency acknowledged that amphastar had passed a key hurdle in demonstrating its drug\u2019s chemical equivalence to lovenox . the fda told amphastar that it needed more data to show that the product wouldn\u2019t cause dangerous immune reactions .\nrancho cucamonga , calif . , march 21 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - amphastar pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : amph ) announced that on march 20 , 2018 , the united states court for the district of massachusetts ( the \u201cdistrict court\u201d ) entered final judgment in favor of amphastar in a lawsuit brought by\namphastar already sells naloxone in pre - filled syringes , as does privately held kaleo pharmaceuticals , which came under fire earlier this month for raising the price of its naloxone device evzio by 550 percent to $ 4 , 500 .\n3 stocks to watch on tuesday : amphastar pharmaceuticals inc ( amph ) , coupa software inc ( coup ) and kronos worldwide , inc . ( kro ) 3 / 13 / 2018 7 : 00 : 14 am - investorplace media\namphastar pharmaceuticals , inc . is a progressive , forward - looking company that will recognize your talents , challenge you , and reward your efforts competitively . we invite you to explore employment opportunities with amphastar and its subsidiaries . we are over 1200 employees strong ; developing , manufacturing and marketing quality pharmaceutical products at six ( 6 ) locations :\nreports net revenues of $ 58 . 4 million for the three months ended march 31 , 2018 rancho cucamonga , calif . , may 09 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - amphastar pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : amph ) ( \u201camphastar\u201d or the \u201ccompany\u201d ) today reported results for the three months ended march 31 , 2018 .\nin its complaint , amphastar alleges that its competitor had special access to dr . woodcock at critical times in the prolonged approval process , which is ongoing . amphastar points out that dr . woodcock co - authored a scientific paper with scientists at momenta pharmaceuticals inc . while both companies were battling to win fda approval of their generic blood thinners .\namphastar pharmaceuticals , inc . ( amph ) announced that the u . s . food and drug administration ( \u201cfda\u201d ) granted approval of the company\u2019s abbreviated new drug application ( \u201canda\u201d ) supplement for the manufacture of semi - purified heparin at the company\u2019s subsidiary , amphastar nanjing pharmaceuticals ( \u201canp\u201d ) and the manufacture of heparin sodium usp at the company\u2019s subsidiary , international medication systems , limited . this market information is based on iqvia data for the 12 months ended march 31 , 2018 .\namphastar pharmaceuticals , inc . ( amph ) announced today that jason shandell , president , and bill peters , cfo , will be presenting at the bank of america merrill lynch health care conference on tuesday , may 15 , 2018 at 1 : 00 p . m . pacific time in las vegas , nv . this presentation will be made available with a live webcast and may be accessed by visiting amphastar\u2019s pharmaceuticals website at urltoken . amphastar is a specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses primarily on developing , manufacturing , marketing , and selling technically - challenging generic and proprietary injectable , inhalation , and intranasal products .\namphastar pharmaceuticals inc ( nasdaq : amph ) is currently trading at a trailing p / e of 188 . 9x , which is higher than the industry average of 22 . 9x . while this makes amph appear like a stockread more . . .\nreports net revenues of $ 58 . 4 million for the three months ended march 31 , 2018 . rancho cucamonga , calif . , may 09 , 2018 - - amphastar pharmaceuticals , inc . today reported results for the three months ended . . .\namphastar\u2019s subsidiary , international medication system , ltd . ( ims ) , utilizes the proprietary prefilled disposable emergency syringes for\namphastar pharmaceuticals , inc . , headquartered in rancho cucamonga , california , established in 1996 , is a recognized specialty pharmaceutical company that uses state - of - the - art , cgmp compliant facilities to develop , manufacture , and market injectable and inhalation products .\ninvestors are always looking for growth in small - cap stocks like amphastar pharmaceuticals inc ( nasdaq : amph ) , with a market cap of us $ 895 . 24m . however , an important fact which most ignore is : how financiallyread more . . .\nboth amphastar and momenta , which is based in cambridge , mass . , submitted applications seeking fda approval of their generic versions of lovenox heparin sold by sanofi - aventis sa . amphastar applied in 2003 , two years before momenta .\na novartis spokeswoman said the company was unaware of the ethics complaint filed by amphastar . - jake sherman contributed to this article\namphastar pharmaceuticals , inc . is a specialty pharmaceutical company that is engaged in the development , manufacture and marketing of generic and proprietary injectable and inhalation products . amphastar and its subsidiaries are all recognized names in the pharmaceutical industry whose capabilities have evolved over the years . although each unit has its own distinct focus , each compliments the others . together they strive to meet the varied needs of the pharmaceutical industry .\namphastar and its subsidiaries each have their own distinct focus that they skillfully bring together to meet the varied needs of the pharmaceutical industry .\namphastar pharmaceuticals , inc . , ( amph ) announced that the u . s . food and drug administration ( \u201cfda\u201d ) has granted approval of its abbreviated new drug application ( \u201canda\u201d ) for isoproterenol hydrochloride injection , usp 0 . 2mg / ml , 1ml and 0 . 2mg / ml , 5ml single dose vial . isoproterenol hydrochloride is indicated for multiple uses including for mild or transient episodes of heart block that do not require electric shock or pacemaker therapy . amphastar\u2019s newly approved product was determined by the fda to be therapeutically equivalent to isuprel\u00ae ( isoproterenol hydrochloride injection ) sold in the united states by valeant pharmaceuticals .\nthis conference call may contain forward - looking statements including statements relating to amphastar pharmaceuticals . these statements are not historical facts , but rather based on amphastar pharmaceutical ' s current expectations , estimates and projections regarding amphastar pharmaceutical ' s business , operations and other similar or related factors . words such as may , will , could , would , should , anticipate , predict , potential , continue , expects , intends , plans , projects , believes , estimates and other similar or related expressions are used to identify these forward - looking statements . these statements are only predictions and are such are not guarantees of future performance . and they involve risks , uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult or impossible to predict . actual results may differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements . as a result of a number of factors including these described from time to time and amphastar pharmaceuticals ' filings with the sec . *\nrancho cucamonga , calif . , june 04 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - amphastar pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : amph ) announced that the u . s . food and drug administration ( \u201cfda\u201d ) granted approval of the company\u2019s abbreviated new drug application ( \u201canda\u201d ) supplement for the manufacture of semi - purified heparin\nrancho cucamonga , calif . , may 03 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - amphastar pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : amph ) announced that the company will release results for its first quarter of 2018 ended march 31 , 2018 , after the market closes on wednesday , may 9 , 2018 , and will hold a conference call to\nthe investigation of janet woodcock , the director of the fda\u2019s center for drug evaluation and research , stems from an ethics complaint filed by amphastar pharmaceuticals inc . , a california company that says it has been delayed in its six - year effort to win approval for a generic version of lovenox , a multi - billion - dollar blood thinner .\nrancho cucamonga , calif . , june 19 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - amphastar pharmaceuticals , inc . , ( nasdaq : amph ) announced that the u . s . food and drug administration ( \u201cfda\u201d ) has granted approval of its abbreviated new drug application ( \u201canda\u201d ) for isoproterenol hydrochloride injection , usp 0 . 2mg / ml ,\nrancho cucamonga , calif . , june 04 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - amphastar pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : amph ) announced today that bill peters , cfo , will be presenting at the jefferies healthcare conference on tuesday , june 5 , 2018 at 3 : 00 p . m . eastern time in new york , ny .\nrancho cucamonga , calif . , may 14 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - amphastar pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : amph ) announced that the u . s . food and drug administration ( \u201cfda\u201d ) granted approval of the company\u2019s abbreviated new drug application ( \u201canda\u201d ) for calcium chloride injection 10 % in the 10 ml luer - jet\nrancho cucamonga , calif . , march 26 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - amphastar pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : amph ) announced today that bill peters , cfo will be presenting at the needham\u2018s 17 th annual healthcare conference on wednesday , march 28 , 2018 at 9 : 30 a . m . eastern time in new york , ny .\nrancho cucamonga , calif . , may 10 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - amphastar pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : amph ) announced today that jason shandell , president , and bill peters , cfo , will be presenting at the bank of america merrill lynch health care conference on tuesday , may 15 , 2018 at 1 : 00 p . m .\namphastar offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical , dental , life insurance plans , education assistance , 401 ( k ) retirement savings plans , paid holidays and vacation days . amphastar is committed to providing its employees with an environment that empowers them to realize their full potential and to achieve both personal and professional goals .\namphastar ( amph ) has witnessed a significant price decline in the past four weeks , and has seen negative earnings estimate revisions for the current quarter and year .\nenoxaparin is available in prefilled syringes with ultrasafe\u00ae needle guard making it fully compliant with the needlestick safety and prevention act . amphastar ' s enoxaparin is available in seven dosage forms .\nthe fda ' s complete response letter identifies issues with user human factors study - which is designed to evaluate the user interface of a product - among others , amphastar said .\nwhile the tainted - heparin crisis offered rival momenta a chance to shine , it added to the delays for amphastar . at the height of the chinese heparin crisis in 2008 , amphastar learned that one of its chinese suppliers for the main ingredient used in its experimental heparin had misled the company about where the raw material had been produced , although the fda didn\u2019t find contamination .\nin addition to the corporate headquarters , amphastar has five manufacturing facilities located in the united states , china and europe along with a state - of - the - art new drug research center .\nhe noted that the fda\u2019s demand for more information about immune reactions affected momenta as well as amphastar , and caused momenta\u2019s share price to fall nearly 60 % on nov . 6 , 2007 .\namphastar pharmaceuticals , inc . ( amph ) announced that the company will release results for its first quarter of 2018 ended march 31 , 2018 , after the market closes on wednesday , may 9 , 2018 , and will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results at 2 : 00 p . m . pacific time . to access the conference call , dial toll free ( 877 ) 881 - 2595 , or ( 315 ) 625 - 3083 for international callers , five minutes before the conference . the passcode for the conference call is 5298899 .\nmainly , however , amphastar points to dr . sasisekharan\u2019s appointment to lead an fda task force in early 2008 , which put him and momenta in regular contact with the agency . that task force was investigating tainted chinese - made heparin , a crisis that led to nearly 100 deaths .\nearlier this week , sen . bernie sanders ( i - vt ) and rep . elijah cummings ( d - md ) blasted amphaster pharmaceuticals , the maker of the drug naloxone , in a letter in which the duo questioned the rationale of increasing the price of the drug during a time when heroin overdose deaths have more than tripled within a three - year period .\namphastar , in letters sent to the fda in april and june , cited some public contacts and email between dr . woodcock and one of momenta\u2019s founders , massachusetts institute of technology biological engineering professor ram sasisekharan , beginning in february 2007 . among those contacts were their attendance at an international medical conference in thailand in november 2007 .\namphastar contends that dr . woodcock\u2019s collaboration with momenta is a conflict of interest and has asked that she recuse herself from the entire matter at the fda .\nthe fda is aware of the situation , takes it seriously , and is looking into the matter ,\nan agency spokesman said . he said dr . woodcock isn\u2019t recusing herself .\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 ? use the symbol lookup tool . alphabetize the sort order of my symbols\nsign up now to become a urltoken member and begin receiving instant notifications when key events occur that affect the stocks you follow .\nwe are a specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses primarily on developing , manufacturing , marketing and selling technically challenging generic and proprietary injectable , inhalation , and intranasal products , as well as insulin active pharmaceutical ingredient , or insulin api , products . we currently manufacture and sell over 20 products . additionally , we are currently developing a portfolio of 15 generic abbreviated new drug applications , or andas , three generic biosimilar product candidates and six proprietary product candidates . for the years ended december 31 , 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 , we recorded net revenues of $ 240 . 2 million , $ 255 . 2 million , and $ 251 . 5 million , respectively . we recorded net income of $ 4 . 5 million and $ 10 . 5 million for the years ended december 31 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively , and recorded a net loss of $ 2 . 8 million for the year ended december 31 , 2015 . . . . more . . .\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 .\nthe ongoing fight over big pharma\u2019s pricing policies continues as congressional leaders shift their focus to a drug that police departments use to treat heroin overdoses . while law enforcement agencies have become more accepting of this approach to combat drug abuse , recent price spikes put the future of city and state distribution programs in jeopardy .\n\u201cover the past several months , police departments , law enforcement agencies , and public health officials across the country have warned about the increasing price of naloxone , which they use to combat the scourge of heroin abuse , \u201d sanders and cummings wrote in their letter .\nnaloxone , a generic drug that\u2019s also known as narcan , reverses the effects of potentially fatal opioid overdoses by relieving the depression of the nervous and respiratory systems and quelling symptoms of hypertension . nearly half of u . s . states have passed laws granting wider access to naloxone , which can be administered in the bloodstream and through the nostrils . doctors in those states can prescribe naloxone to friends and family members of opioid abusers . these measures also remove liability from people who dole out the drug , including police officers .\nin april 2014 , the food and drug administration approved evzio , a user - friendly naloxone injector to the satisfaction of public health officials and advocates . however , a sticker price of more than $ 400 keeps the tool out of the hands of many people who would prefer having the drug on hand in case a friend or family member overdoses . the price of the formula that can be injected nasally also doubled to the chagrin of law enforcement officials and heads of nonprofits , many of whom have turned to amphaster \u2014 its sole producer \u2014 for answers .\n\u201cyou\u2019re being held at the whim of companies that can do what they want because they have a monopoly on a drug , \u201d eliza wheeler , project manager for the harm reduction coalition\u2019s dope program , told medpage today in november 2014 . \u201cthe balance of our program rests on whether we can afford a product . that they can wantonly raise the price is terrifying . \u201d\nwhen it comes to naloxone , this type of price manipulation is nothing new . pharmaceutical companies have adjusted prices of the drug according to its demand since it appeared on the market in the early 1970s . after the centers for disease control and prevention declared an opioid epidemic in 2008 , for example , the price of the drug \u2014 which cost less than $ 3 per dose at the time \u2014 increased by more than $ 1 , 100 since then .\ntoday , law enforcement officers are reeling from naloxone price spikes of up toward 50 percent that threaten the potential to curb heroin addiction . health officials in maryland said they\u2019re worried that the rising prices will stall their efforts to train police officers in doling out the drug to those experiencing an overdose . long before sanders and cummings railed against amphaster , massachusetts attorney general maura healey inquired about the increase in the price of naloxone amid a public health emergency in the state .\ned schneiderman , new york\u2019s attorney general , took a similar approach and secured an agreement for $ 6 rebate per dose to agencies in the state for a year . lawmakers , however , aren\u2019t satisfied . in their letter , sanders and cummings called on amphaster to make across - the - board price changes and subsidies similar to what was done for new york consumers , citing its potential to save lives .\n\u201calthough we are encouraged by your stated willingness to work with other states , it remains unclear why your company has not already lowered its prices in states other than new york . the rapid increase in the cost of this life - saving medication in such a short time frame is a significant public health concern , \u201d the duo wrote .\ndata from the centers for disease control and prevention supports their point : if made more readily , naloxone could prevent more than 20 , 000 deaths in the united states annually . a 2013 study found that distributing the drug could save one life for every 227 kits that are distributed . empirical evidence has also played a part in authorities\u2019 change of heart . for example , more than 100 , 000 overdose reversals were reported from 188 naloxone distribution programs in the united states . in these programs , more than 53 , 000 people had been trained to administer the drug .\nthat\u2019s why more people want to see community groups get access to the drug during a critical juncture in the fight against heroin abuse . one criticism has been that of the monopoly that pharmaceutical companies have on these products . years before naloxone\u2019s price exploded , advocates suggested taking the new approach a step further by distributing naloxone over the counter , predicting that failing to do so would further marginalize heroin addicts .\neven though widespread distribution in this manner doesn\u2019t seem likely to happen , discussions about taking the life - saving medicine out of big pharma\u2019s hands still occur . the editorial board of the herald news , for example , suggested that pharmaceutical companies in massachusetts develop a drug - delivery device that could compete with naloxone toward the end of last year .\nin a twist of irony , john santilli of access market intelligence , an organization that works with big pharma , had similar thoughts about the drawbacks that amphaster\u2019s stranglehold on naloxone could have for heroin addicts and their families .\n\u201cthe increase in price of nasal naloxone from the lone manufacturer is having a large negative impact on the ability of community groups to pay for the drug , \u201d santilli told the modern medicine network last year . \u201cthe price of a new auto - injector naloxone is projected to also be expensive . to keep naloxone affordable , it should not be burdened with regulatory obstacles and made available at a price similar to what it costs to produce , \u201d santilli added .\nwe currently produce approximately 15 injectable products while we continue to develop a portfolio of generic and branded products that target large markets with high technical barriers to entry . amphastar\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s long - standing relationship with the major group purchasing organizations and drug wholesalers in the u . s . enables it to establish significant market share upon the introduction of its new products .\nwe are a specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses primarily on developing , manufacturing , marketing , and selling technically - challenging generic and branded injectable and inhalation products . we currently manufacture and sell 15 products in the u . s . and are developing a portfolio of 13 generic and 7 branded injectable and inhalation products that primarily target markets with high technical barriers to entry .\nis a diagnostic agent used in the screening of patients presumed to have adrenocortocal insufficiency . with cortrosyn ' s rapid effect on the adrenal cortex , it may be utilized to perform a 30 - minute test of adrenal function ( plasma cortisol response ) as an office or outpatient procedure requiring only two venipunctures ( see cortrosyn\u00ae professional prescribing information ) .\nis an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid in connective tissue , increasing tissue permeability . hyaluronidase is typically used as an adjunctive agent to facilitate the dispersion and absorption of other drugs . it is used in local anesthesia to increase the area affected and speed the onset of action , especially in nerve - block anesthesia and anesthesia prior to ophthalmic surgery ( see\na nonsteroidal anti - inflammatory drug ( nsaid ) , is indicated for the short - term ( up to 5 days in adults ) management of moderately severe acute pain that requires analgesia at the opioid level , usually in a postoperative setting .\na completely needleless , luer lock syringe . luer - jet\u2122 complies with osha ' s needlestick safety and prevention act , and is compatible with most luer activated systems ( including icu medical clave\u00ae valve ) .\nis a preservative - free topical local anesthetic agent and is provided in the uniquely designed uro - jet prefilled syringe , which is specially designed to reduce discomfort during the product application .\nis indicated for the topical anesthesia of the respiratory tract . it is provided in the laryng - o - jet prefilled syringe , which is designed to reduce discomfort during product application .\nnaloxone hcl injection is indicated for the complete or partial reversal of narcotic depression and diagnosis of suspected acute opioid overdose .\nneedleless luer jet prefilled syringe : completely needleless syringe , provided in luer lock syringe , complies with osha ' s needlestick safety and prevention act . compatible with most\n( vitamin k1 ) for newborns has been on the market for many years . recently , however , with the trend moving towards safe needle technology , ims has combined its product\u2019s configuration with the saf - t - jet\u2122 prefilled syringe , which complies with the needlestick and safety prevention act .\nis indicated for the treatment of documented ventricular arrhythmias , such as sustained ventricular tachycardia , that , in the judgement of the physician , are life - threatening . because of the proarrhythmic effects of procainamide , its use with lesser arrhythmias is generally not recommended . treatment of patients with asymptomatic ventricular premature contractions should be avoided .\nnew york , june 05 , 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 summit . . .\nhere ' s a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours . scaling the peaks ( stocks hitting 52 - week highs on may 14 ) abiomed , inc . ( nasdaq : abmd ) bio - rad laboratories , inc . ( nyse : . . .\nthe rancho cucamonga , california - based company said it had a loss of 16 cents per share . losses , adjusted for non - recurring costs , were 5 cents per share . the results missed wall street expectations . the . . .\nnew york , april 12 , 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 . . .\nthe ipo profiles may contain historical records . please visit the latest ipos for the most recent information .\nwe are a specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses primarily on developing , manufacturing , marketing and selling technically - challenging generic and proprietary injectable and inhalation products . we currently manufacture and sell 15 products in the u . s . and are developing a portfolio of 13\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 .\nmallinckrodt plc ( mnk ) jumps : stock rises 15 . 3 % 2 / 28 / 2018 9 : 56 : 00 am - urltoken\ndr . daniel schultz , who has been fda\u2019s chief medical device official , is the first high ranking fda official whose controversial device approvals have resulted in his leaving the agency\nby mutual consent .\nearlier this year , nine scientists spoke up to incoming president obama that they had concerns about how medical devices were approved without adequate checks for effectiveness and safety . read more : the approvals had been issued by dr . schultz , over the objections of fda scientists .\ndr . janet woodcock , director of the fda\u2019s all - powerful , center for drug evaluation and research ( cder ) , is under investigation by the inspector general .\nthe wall street journal reports ( below ) that dr . woodcock\u2019 close contacts with momenta in the middle of a drug - approval process were ( to say the least ) ethically questionable . morgan stanley characterized the woodcock / momenta connection as a\ngame changer\nwhereupon momenta\u2019s stock jumped 17 % in a day .\nit is further reported that dr . woodcock co - authored journal articles with momenta scientists , then co - authored two medical journal articles last year that won scientific \u2014 as well as wall street \u2014 kudos for momenta .\nthe wsj notes :\nit is unusual for fda officials to co - author journal articles with industry researchers , though the fda said it encourages publication in journals in collaboration with noted scientists . dr . woodcock , who joined the fda about 20 years ago , has done so only a handful of times in recent years . in addition , this instance occurred in the middle of a drug - approval process .\nanother high ranking fda official , dr . thomas laughren , fda\u2019s director of psychiatry products , overruled fda\u2019s team of safety officers , much as dr . schultz did : on april 29 , 2007 , dr . laughren issued an approvable letter to eli lilly for pediatric use of zyprexa ( olanzapine ) \u2013 despite serious concerns about the integrity of the data obtained in russia .\ndr . thomas laughren has been in a pivotal high ranking position at fda\u2019s powerful cder center that has authority over the review and drug approval process since 1983 . throughout his tenure at the fda dr . laughren has maintained close ongoing collaborative ties with pharmaceutical industry officials and industry financed psychiatrists in academia and professional associations . dr . laughren has participated in influential industry sponsored consensus panels convened by the american academy of child and adolescent psychiatry ( aacap ) that recommended expanded use of psychotropic drugs - primarily ssri antidepressants and the so - called \u2018atypical\u2019 antipsychotics - for unapproved , off - label uses in children . the alliance for human research protection has compiled a list of influential journal articles , a book chapter , and industry sponsored consensus statements that list dr . laughren as co - author\u2013thereby greatly enhancing their influence .\ndr . laughren participated in consensus forums whose purpose was to influence regulatory policy and / or expanded use of psychotropic drugs and to influence practice guidelines . his name and position are penned to articles whose authors include eli lilly\u2019s chief medical officer , and unabashed industry - subsidized drug promoters - even a convicted felon .\nfor more than a decade dr . laughren endorsed industry\u2019s denials that ssri antidepressants increased the suicide risk for consumers . he dismissed safety concerns raised by fda medical reviewers : instead , he penned his name to articles and consensus statements that recommended broadening the criteria for diagnosing psychiatric illness and expanded use of ssri antidepressants , antipsychotics , and combinations .\nfor example , dr . laughren\u2019s name is penned to consensus statements recommending broadening the criteria for pediatric bipolar disorder . such an endorsement by dr . laughren provides an authoritative green light to physicians to prescribe antipsychotics\u2013the most hazardous drugs in pharmacopoeia for children\u2013even as the drugs had not been approved for children .\ndr . laughren not only co - authored major articles promoting industry\u2019s marketing goals but his name is penned to an apparently ghostwritten article :\nmood disorders in the medically ill : scientific review and recommendations ,\npublished by the journal of the society of biological psychiatry , 2005 .\nthe article promotes the notion that depression accompanies practically all patients with medical illnesses - e . g . , cardiovascular disease , cancer , aids , alzheimer\u2019s , parkinson\u2019s , diabetes , osteoporosis , obesity , and pain . dr . laughren , a co - author , recommends the use of antidepressants for presumed underlying depression , even claiming that\nssris may be cardioprotective .\ndr . laughren\u2019s name has lent the appearance of legitimacy of what is clearly industry propaganda that has no basis in science or evidence - based medicine .\nsee , ahrp letter of complaint addressed to the former fda commissioner , dr . andrew voneschenbach ( june 2007 )\ndr . schultz , dr . woodcock , and dr . laughren are among top echelon fda officials who have held sway for years , serving the interest of the industry they are supposed to regulate . these pivotal fda officials\u2013and several others\u2013have approved unsafe\u2013indeed , dangerous\u2013prescription drugs and medical devices disregarding the recommendations of the agency\u2019s safety scientists .\nthe beneficiaries of ill - considered fda marketing approvals have been drug and device manufacturers , while the american public has been badly served : millions have suffered serious harm , hundreds of thousands have died as a result of poorly reviewed fda - licensed drugs and devices .\nduring the third quarter of 2008 the fda received 24 , 872 serious adverse drug event reports identifying 854 different drugs . for the third quarter of 2008 reported serious , disabling adverse drug events were 30 . 5 % higher than the same quarter one year ago .\nthere were 2 , 778 patient deaths , 1 , 162 cases of disability and 20 , 932 cases of other kinds of serious injury . reported patient deaths in the third quarter were 41 % higher than the same quarter in the previous year . see , synopsis of this qw report at : urltoken\nthe wall street journal august 12 , 2009 , 5 : 06 a . m . et fda medical - device regulator resigns by alicia mundy\nwashington \u2014 the food and drug administration\u2019s top medical - device regulator said tuesday he is resigning .\nthe departure follows internal dissent over device - approval decisions that the regulator\u2019s critics said were too friendly to industry .\ndaniel schultz said his move comes\nby mutual agreement\nwith fda commissioner margaret hamburg , who took office in may .\nan fda spokesman said dr . schultz\u2019s decision came as the result of talks with dr . hamburg , and had nothing to do with any specific issue related to a device\u2019s approval process .\ndr . schultz has worked at the fda\u2019s center for devices and radiological health for 15 years and led it for the past five years .\nsen . chuck grassley ( r . , iowa ) held hearings two years ago on dr . schultz\u2019s approval of a nerve stimulation device to treat depression , approval that came over the objections of several fda doctors . mr . grassley complained at the time that science was being ignored in favor of industry . dr . schultz said his decision was based on sound medical data .\nin march , sen . grassley opened an investigation into a knee - surgery device made by regen biologics inc . , after the wall street journal reported that dr . schultz approved it over the objections of numerous fda scientists and reviewers .\nfda deputy commissioner joshua sharfstein said in may that the agency would re - examine the approval process for the regen knee device to see if proper procedures were followed .\na group of nine device division employees wrote to the house energy and commerce committee last october to complain that the division\u2019s leaders had approved devices despite formal safety and efficacy concerns raised by fda . they also alleged some scientists who objected to the decisions faced retaliation from leaders of the device division . the fda at the time declined to comment .\nthe advanced medical technology association , a medical - device industry group , praised dr . schultz , saying he ensured stable funding for the fda via industry user fees .\ndr . hamburg said in a statement that dr . schultz left a strong legacy and helped the division enhance understanding of medical - device use in children .\nwrite to alicia mundy at alicia . mundy @ urltoken printed in the wall street journal , page b2 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~\nwashington \u2014 the inspector general of the department of health and human services is investigating a conflict - of - interest allegation involving the official in charge of drug approvals at the food and drug administration , the fda said .\nthe fda , responding to repeated queries over a week , declined to make dr . woodcock available for comment . an hhs official said the department cannot confirm or deny ongoing investigations .\nin separate fda news , the agency on tuesday said its top medical - device regulator , daniel schultz , is resigning , following internal dissent over decisions that his critics said were too friendly to industry .\nlovenox , a low - molecular - weight heparin , is a blockbuster biologic drug that brought in $ 3 . 5 billion in world - wide sales last year .\nmomenta was also asked to submit such data . both companies said they have complied and are awaiting the fda\u2019s response .\ndrs . woodcock and sasisekharan , along with other momenta scientists , then co - authored two medical journal articles last year identifying the cause of the contaminated chinese heparin imports , a finding that won scientific \u2014 as well as wall street \u2014 kudos for momenta .\nit is unusual for fda officials to co - author journal articles with industry researchers , though the fda said it encourages publication in journals in collaboration with noted scientists . dr . woodcock , who joined the fda about 20 years ago , has done so only a handful of times in recent years . in addition , this instance occurred in the middle of a drug - approval process .\ndr . woodcock has held her post since 1994 , except for two years as deputy commissioner under george w . bush .\nin april 2008 , after the tainted - heparin article was published , an investment report from morgan stanley cited momenta\u2019s fda connection as a\ngame - changer ,\nand momenta\u2019s stock jumped 17 % in a day .\nmomenta\u2019s chief executive , craig wheeler , said contacts between representatives of his company and dr . woodcock were appropriate . he said they were part of an effort to persuade the fda that it should use a higher standard of equivalence in approving generic versions of lovenox \u2014 a standard that he believes momenta\u2019s technology enables it to meet .\ni\u2019m not sure why having lower [ generic ] standards would be in the public interest ,\nsaid mr . wheeler .\nwithout addressing the specific case , an fda spokesman cited\nevolving science\nas having raised agency concerns about immune - system issues with complex drugs such as lovenox .\nmomenta has teamed up with a unit of swiss drug giant novartis ag to bring its product to market .\nwrite to alicia mundy at alicia . mundy @ urltoken printed in the wall street journal , page b1\n| tagged academia , fda , bi - polar , senator grassley , zyprexa , novartis , psychiatry , ssri , the wall street journal , eli lilly , diabetes , psychotropic drugs bookmark the permalink .\nalliance for human research protection ( ahrp ) 142 west end ave . , suite 28p new york , ny 10023\nthe bitter truth was that aids did not just happen to america \u2013 it was allowed to happen by an array of institutions , all of which failed to perform their appropriate tasks to safeguard the public health \u2026 there was no excuse , in this country and in this time , for the spread of a deadly new epidemic .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\npresident donald trump described them as america\u2019s \u201cforgotten people , \u201d the less - educated white , middle - aged americans . this group of individuals , together with the baby boomers and the so - called generation x , are among the most vulnerable to heroin and prescription drug abuse . several studies indicate that the number of drug overdose deaths among baby boomers , generation x and less - educated white americans has jumped in recent years .\ndata released by the centers for disease control and prevention ( cdc ) in late february showed that the age - adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths in the u . s . in 2015 was more than 2 . 5 times the rate in 1999 . the cdc claimed that the spike in the number of drug overdose deaths was tied in to the drop in the price of heroin along with easier access to prescription drugs .\nin 1999 , the rate of drug overdose was estimated at 6 . 1 per 100 , 000 . it jumped to 16 . 3 per 100 , 000 in 2015 or an increase of 5 . 5 % annually . from 1999 to 2006 , the number increased by 10 % and then another 3 % from 2006 to 2013 before jumping again by 9 % per year from 2013 to 2015 as shown in government data .\nwarning ! gurufocus has detected 7 warning signs with bicx . click here to check it out .\n\u201cthe pattern of drugs involved in drug overdose deaths also has changed in recent years , \u201d according to an official in the cdc report . \u201cin 2010 , 29 % of drug overdose deaths involved natural and semisynthetic opioids and 12 % involved methadone . in 2015 , the percentage of drug overdose deaths involving these drugs decreased to 24 % and 6 % . in contrast , drug overdose deaths involving heroin increased from 8 % in 2010 to 25 % in 2015 . increases were also seen in drug overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids other than methadone , from 8 % in 2010 to 18 % in 2015 . \u201d\nbrady granier , president , ceo and director of biocorrx inc . ( bicx ) expressed concern over the growing drug abuse problem in the u . s . he agrees with the government\u2019s opinion that drug overdose deaths is a major public health burden . the cdc reported that the total number of drug overdose deaths totaled 47 , 055 in 2014 .\ngranier commented , \u201cthe best way to combat this problem is through prevention , but this will take a collaborative effort between parents , educators , governments , not for profits , law enforcement agencies and more . then on the other side , there\u2019s treatment and recovery . treatment options are evolving to address that side of the problem especially in the field of medication - assisted treatment . we are seeing some potentially very effective new tools on the horizon that can help people more efficiently in the areas detox and relapse prevention . \u201d\nthe drop in the price of pain medications is one of the leading causes why many americans are misusing the drug and becoming drug addicts , according to the cdc report .\n\u201csince 1999 , the amount of prescription opioids sold in the u . s . nearly quadrupled yet there has not been an overall change in the amount of pain that americans report , \u201d according to the cdc . they also said that statistically , the number of deaths from prescription opioids has risen more than 400 % over the last 15 years . this includes abuse of medications like oxycodone , hydrocodone and methadone .\na similar study by researchers at the princeton university has confirmed that the so - called forgotten people of america are more susceptible to drug overdose deaths due to drug and alcohol poisonings , suicide and chronic liver diseases and cirrhosis .\nthe princeton study concluded , \u201cthose with less education saw the most marked increases . rising midlife mortality rates of white non - hispanics were paralleled by increases in midlife morbidity . \u201d\nthe year 2016 was a banner year for the u . s . coast guard\u2019s fight against drug trafficking with a record illegal drug haul .\nthe coast guard seized more than 416 , 000 pounds of cocaine with a street value estimated at $ 5 . 6 billion by the end of october 2016 . the catch was the largest made by the coast guard in a single year of its history , covering 263 operations spanning the caribbean , the gulf of mexico and the eastern pacific ocean .\nthat year , the coast guard also arrested 585 suspected drug smugglers , 465 of whom were repatriated to the u . s . mainland to face charges .\nhowever , america\u2019s \u201cwar on drugs\u201d netted an estimated 1 . 25 million individuals arrested in the u . s . in 2015 for possession of illegal drugs . the war on drugs also resulted in unparalleled hostility and instability in drug - producing nations including mexico , colombia , etc . sadly , illegal drugs still proliferate the streets despite the billions of dollars spent by the federal government in the fight against illegal drugs .\nthe stigma associated with drug addiction is preventing most from seeking treatment . a study by the national survey on drug use and health has found that only 14 % of drug dependents will seek treatment . a majority of drug addicts find it difficult to accept that they are addicted to an illegal substance which is typically the first step in the treatment process .\nresearchers said that the stigma attached to being labeled a drug addict has a profound impact in the fight against addiction as it prevents treatment resources from reaching many people who need them , and it discourages drug dependent individuals from seeking treatment at all .\nhowever , granier said there are several programs available to rehabilitate those suffering from addiction while preventing them from relapsing . biocorrx offers its biocorrx\u00ae recovery program , a non - addictive , medication - assisted treatment ( mat ) program used to treat both alcohol and opioid addictions to independent treatment providers across the u . s . .\nthe program uses naltrexone in an implantable form that can block cravings and prevent relapse for several months while the patient goes through the proprietary counseling program that was written by addiction experts specifically for those receiving long term naltrexone treatment . naltrexone is an opioid antagonist that blocks some of the effects of alcohol and opioids and has been fda approved in the oral and injectable form for many years . the program also includes 12 months of peer recovery support to add another layer of support for the patient and family while also tracking results using an algorithmic software program .\none of the first - line treatments for opioid abuse includes reckitt benckiser group \u2019s ( mex : rb n ) buprenorphine , which is being marketed under the suboxone brand name . but suboxone is facing controversies over alleged illegal trade practice and the drug itself is suspected of causing addiction amongst its patients .\nanother first - line treatment is naloxone , sold under the brand name narcan . narcan is said to be an effective treatment to reverse opioid overdose if treatment is administered in time . however , the price of narcan has spiked tremendously over the past month making the drug very expensive .\na third option is naltrexone , a nonaddictive medication that is found to be an effective medication in the fight against opioid abuse , as well as alcoholism . alkermes , a $ 8 . 39 billion pharmaceutical company , is currently selling naltrexone under its vivitrol brand .\ngranier added that biocorrx is in the preclinical stage of developing its own injectable naltrexone . he said , \u201cbicx101 is being developed to provide another option to patients and doctors in the fight against addiction . our goal is to deliver a product in a much smaller volume , with a smaller needle , and therefore presumably , less discomfort . \u201d he added that the product should not require refrigeration and may also be able to be given subcutaneously instead of in the buttocks .\nwhile the statistics on the drug overdose deaths is a cause for alarm , health authorities and researchers are predicting that the volume of drug overdoses will decline soon . they cited better law enforcement practices and more effective monitoring of prescription drugs should help reduce the drug overdose cases and eventually the number of deaths associated with it .\nscientists at columbia university\u2019s mailman school of public health estimated that the number of deaths from drug overdose will peak at 50 , 000 this year declining to \u201ca nonepidemic state\u201d of 6 , 000 deaths by 2035 ."]}
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", "topic": 37}], "title": "rancho de la luna", "paragraphs": ["dave catching ' s studio , rancho de la luna , part 1 : walkthrough .\nshow us your junk ! ep . 2 - dave catching ( rancho de la luna )\ndave catching ' s studio , rancho de la luna , part 1 : walkthrough . - youtube\nmix - dave catching ' s studio , rancho de la luna , part 1 : walkthrough .\ndave catching ' s studio , rancho de la luna , part 2 : synths and custom guitars .\ndave catching ' s studio , rancho de la luna , part 3 : drums , amps , and stomp boxes .\nurltoken offers you hotel rancho luna . discounts , photos and hotel rancho luna information . reserve hotel rancho luna in cienfuegos , cuba , with urltoken .\nrancho de la luna is a private residence / recording studio in joshua tree , california . founded by fred drake and david catching in 1993 . please no trespassing\nyou can walk to the public beach in about 10 minutes , from the beach at hotel rancho luna . the . . .\nwe already knew vile was writing on banjo , but it turns out he\u2019s been playing a homemade banjo . he also shed more light on his decision to record at rancho de la luna , a home studio in the california desert associated with queens of the stone age . apparently vile first checked out the place when malian rockers tinariwen were recording there :\nthey\u2019re my favorite live band . a couple times they reached out to work with me but it never panned out . turns out they were recording at rancho de la luna . i flew out to rancho just to jam , then my family met me out there and it was like . . . suddenly my head was just clear . it was really spiritual . that\u2019s when i decided to book some studio time for myself .\ni was in cuba several years ago and my favorite part was a lagoon with hundreds of amazing flamingos . i think it was near rancho luna beach . is my memory correct ?\non the way from cienfuegos to rancho luna you pass by the flamingo reserve guanaroca lagoon . best time to be there is 8 am ( or earlier ) . lots of flies wear long sleeve and spray .\nthe most honest review about rancho luna hotel - flight from toronto to santa clara 4 star from 5 . it ' s better exchange rate in the airport , compare to resort , just make sure you . . .\nwe totally loves the rancho luna beach . first of all , it ' s fairly long and curvy which allows for a beautiful walk . there is a private hotel beach and also a public one a little further . you can swim better at the public as the bottom . . .\nhi there . rancho luna beach is like half an hour from cienfuegos city by car , but if you are coming from varadero it will be like 2 hours and half by via azul bus . once you be there , is a lot of drivers that do this for . . .\nthe most honest review about rancho luna hotel - flight from toronto to santa clara 4 star from 5 . it ' s better exchange rate in the airport , compare to resort , just make sure you check the amount of cucs you ' re given , as i was witness that . . .\nyou can walk to the public beach in about 10 minutes , from the beach at hotel rancho luna . the water is less weedy ( on the bottom ) , but can be far rougher than the hotel beach , as it is not in a protected bay . sadly , the . . .\nbad rooms , bad service , bad pool , bad food , bad everything . i ' m struggling to find anything good about this place , and yes , leaving was the best part of rancho luna . if you want to stay in cienfuegos , i suggest you find a\ncasa particular\n, which are . . .\nlocated 18 kilometers from the city of cienfuegos \u2013 known as the \u2018pearl of the south\u2019 for its charm and stunningly beautiful bay \u2013 the rancho luna hotel is the ideal beach property for a sun and sand vacation . here you can scuba dive and get back to nature , plus enjoy the city\u2019s historic , architectural , and cultural attractions .\nbad rooms , bad service , bad pool , bad food , bad everything . i ' m struggling to find anything good about this place , and yes , leaving was the best part of rancho luna . if you want to stay in cienfuegos , i suggest you find a\ncasa particular\n, which are abundant and will charge you 20 to 25 cuc\nseveral sites in the city have been declared part of cuba\u2019s national architectural heritage : la punta , the tom\u00e1s acea and reina cemeteries , mart\u00ed park , the botanical garden and others . in 2005 , the city\u2019s old town , an area of great historical and cultural wealth , was declared a unesco world heritage site .\nthe most honest review about rancho luna hotel - flight from toronto to santa clara 4 star from 5 . it ' s better exchange rate in the airport , compare to resort , just make sure you check the amount of cucs you ' re given , as i was witness that 2 tourists missed 10 - 20 cuc , that cashier stole from them . in the hotel , . . .\nrancho luna beach is located in cienfuegos . the semicircle - shaped , soft sand and beach is bathed by peaceful and warm waters . there are different diving areas nearby . its coastal platform is particularly rough and inhabited by a rich marine life ; its shallow waters hide beautiful corals that form low and medium depth reefs in the barreras cove and in las playitas ; abrupt underwater geography and abundant sponges , gorgonians and corals are located much deeper and are particularly enticing .\nhi there . rancho luna beach is like half an hour from cienfuegos city by car , but if you are coming from varadero it will be like 2 hours and half by via azul bus . once you be there , is a lot of drivers that do this for around 20 to 30 cuc , have to be carefully or will overpay the trip . however we was at\nvilla marlin\ncasa particular b & b , just in from of cienfuegos yacht club . his name is ramon , speaks english and his phone is 5 238 0448 they are really nice persons and they can help if you requested to them . hope be helpful\nleft for cienfuegos on may 12 for one week , paid $ 718 each but got to stay at a 5 star hotel , ocean vista azul in varadero for another week ! ! ! the flight left and arrived on time , but had to wait for at santa clara airport for some passengers who bring a lot of stuff for friends / family and all of us have to wait in the shuttle bus . hola sun rep should make a rule that other passengers should not have to wait , if for any reason you are stuck at the airport for customs , find your own way to the hotel . the trip to the rancho luna from santa clara airport takes about 2hrs , but we had to make 3 stops on the way for some who had to pee ( due to excessive drinking of beer at the airport ) and smoke ! ! ! ! the hotel was not busy , as it was low season and they shut down the 300 area rooms . also the beer was not available at the beach bar and coffee machine was not\nworking\nat the lobby bar . entertainment was ok but not every nite and the same at the banquet room . food was ok , the same menu i have been having for the past years . the rooms are always kept clean , the maids do a good job . lots of cubans which was good this time for me as it kept the hotel lively , but for some reason they love to make a mess of their space . the nights in downtown cienfuegos was not that busy only sat night , not sure why , mostly a lot of shows at costa sur . one night we went to benny more , which is a popular disco with a cabaret show , but that night they had a hair stylist demonstration ! ! ! ! after that non stop reggaton music with the mc shouting out lines after every verse , not sure if that is some cuban culture ! ! on thursday of that week we were told that our flight was not leaving on sat from santa clara , but from varadero due to mechanical problems . on friday was the plane crash and we were told we may leave on sun . sat afternoon we left for varadero and we checked in a 5 star ocean vista azul , we were taken twice to the airport but finally left on fri from havana ! ! ! !\nlast month kurt vile shared some intriguing information about his next record , which finds him toying around with new instruments and includes his \u201cbest song ever . \u201d spin \u2019s headline quoted vile\u2019s assessment that the album was \u201call over the place , \u201d and it turns out that it\u2019s actually called all over the place . he revealed the title in a new rolling stone interview . ( update : vile\u2019s publicist says it\u2019s not called that . )\nthe piece is full of intriguing revelations . for one , vile says the album might be his darkest : \u201cit\u2019s definitely got that night vibe . kv\u2019s night life \u2014 it\u2019s my sequel to donald fagen\u2019s the nightfly . \u201d some of that stems from a nocturnal songwriting approach , with sessions going down on the couch after his wife and children go to bed . \u201ci wanted to get back into the habit of writing a sad song on my couch , with nobody waiting on me , \u201d he told rs . \u201ci really wanted it to sound like it\u2019s on my couch \u2014 not in a lo - fi way , just more unguarded and vulnerable . \u201d vile sees the turn toward the darkness of 2011\u2019s smoke ring for my halo as only natural after 2013\u2019s sunshiny wakin on a pretty daze :\neverybody goes up and down throughout their lives . smoke ring was a downer , then wakin was an upturn . my music has to be funny and sad and happy and loving , it\u2019s gotta have it all . when somebody\u2019s just too dark all the time , it\u2019s just drama . or if somebody\u2019s too funny ? well , i like being too funny sometimes .\nwe\u2019re not doing this in any linear sort of way . the record happens as my life happens \u2014 i go home and record a song , mix it somewhere else . i\u2019m not just writing and recording it all at once .\n. com is a member of billboard music , a division of billboard - hollywood reporter media group .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\nprices are the average nightly price provided by our partners and may not include all taxes and fees . taxes and fees that are shown are estimates only . please see our partners for more details .\n{\ncontainerclass\n: null ,\ncontainerattributes\n: null ,\nwidget\n: {\nname\n:\nibex _ photo _ carousel\n,\ntemplate\n:\nibex _ photo _ carousel _ _ widget\n,\nmodulelist\n: [\nhandlers\n] ,\ndivclasses\n:\nprw _ rup prw _ ibex _ photo _ carousel\n,\njs\n: {\nhandlers\n:\n( ta . prwidgets . getjs ( this , ' handlers ' ) )\n} ,\ndust\n: {\nnav _ controls\n:\nibex _ photo _ carousel _ _ nav _ controls\n} } ,\nscriptflags\n: null }\nplease visit one of our 1 partner sites to see rooms from us $ 86 .\nleft for cienfuegos on may 12 for one week , paid $ 718 each but got to stay at a 5 star hotel , ocean vista azul in varadero for another week ! ! ! the flight left and arrived on time , but had to wait for at santa clara airport . . .\nthis was an amazing hotel , real step . we are flying from canada and got tickets for $ 588 for a week ! the territory of the hotel is massive , lots of place to walk around , there is not a single other hotel in sight . the beach is . . .\nwe have been coming here for about ten years and have never had a bad experience . the staff are very friendly , accommodating and always willing to help you . weather has always been great and they have a lovely beach for swimming . rooms are not fancy . . .\nnote : your question will be posted publicly on the questions & answers page .\ni have never encountered any bed bugs , the staff do an amazing job in cleaning .\nthe drive from the cienfuegos airport is 15mins , from santa clara airport is about 2 hrs . along the beach area there are a few bars and restaurants within walking distance . the nearest town is about 20mins cost 10 cuc one . . .\nthe drive from the cienfuegos airport is 15mins , from santa clara airport is about 2 hrs . along the beach area there are a few bars and restaurants within walking distance . the nearest town is about 20mins cost 10 cuc one way but the hotel bus shuttle goes every day at 9am to town and picks you at 1pm .\nm trying to get a recent e mail address for the hotel regarding accommodation and also trying to arrange a taxi from santa clara airport to the resort which would be around ten o clock at night . anyone with answers can contact me louise greene\nall i can say is . . in the many times i have been there i have never found a room i didn ' t like\nmy room had a 1 inch gap between the ceiling and patio door wall . many lizards and moths .\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 .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\n, the poppies , and more ! 9pm - 12am est . 91 . 9fm in nyc / nj . galaxy - wide at\nif you missed out on the first series 01 / 50 / 350 , this is your chance to grab one of the second series 51 / 100 / 350 of the new moon canyon . release / shipping date is on full\njuly 27th . pre - sale is started . you can also subscribe to a mailinglist list on\nsuper - witchy edition of the shadow hymnal today ! this is my first episode recorded in salem and i did it the day i moved , in a heat wave , with stuff everywhere . but , i still managed to finish it ! dedication , folks ! today at 3 pm et on\nwe all look the same without our faces so let\u2019s love one another while we can .\nthe day this video came out , i was in nyc with friends . it blew our fucking minds . you are all masters of your crafts\nlouis jordan , \u201cking of the jukebox , \u201d born this day , 1908 , arkansas . one of the first r & b artists to top \u201crace\u201d charts & crossover to \u201cwhite\u201d pop charts in the \u201840s , he was chuck berry\u2019s main inspiration , a massive influence on rnr . here\u2019s \u201ci know what you\u2019re putting down , \u201d 1947 . urltoken\nsummertime jam that feels like it was on the radio when i was little , but totally wasn\u2019t . i love how the drums sound like a hyped up 13 year old kid :\nyep . one of , if not the best . just listen to the whole album in one sitting , many times . . forever . . . love to\non this day in 1970 the stooges released their second studio album , ' fun house . ' considered integral to the development of punk , numerous artists have cited fun house as their favorite album , including joey ramone , mark e . smith , jack white , and nick cave . what ' s your highlight ?\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 .\nu . s . travel licensing restrictions apply for travel to cuba . for details ,\nis a beatiful local beach , a quiet place . good option if you have enough time in cienfuegos . close . . .\nis a beatiful local beach , a quiet place . good option if you have enough time in cienfuegos . close to city ( 20 min in taxi ) . the beach looks nice and the water is clean and warm . if you came from the hot of habana , you must . . .\nthe water was soo warm and beautiful but the beach isn\u2019t too clean as it\u2019s a public beach . we enjoyed our day there but the washrooms are not nice\nthe beach was alright . you can get deck chairs and some restaurants around for food and drinks . but be careful because people from the few restaurants around try to sell you overpriced water . generally there is not a lot of restaurants around , we ate in . . .\nthis beach was alright , not the best but better than playa larga ! not what we exactly expected to be honest , not too many nice restaurants either . beach was with lots of glass and even no proper toilet to go to . many annoying individuals from government . . .\nthe image of the man says all about him and his music . you just know it has to be a photo if you know his music .\nwow ! paradise . one of the best beaches i have ever visited . so beautiful , not a lot of people . make sure to make it here .\nvery nice beach . there is no crowds and you get very personal service anything you need - sunbeds , coctails , coco locos - for 3 cuc .\nthis was the best snorkeling - from - the - beach we had in cuba , with a variety of corals and colorful tropical fish . the bathroom and changing facilities are very limited , and run down . we had tasty sandwiches from one of the little cafes , and they brought a table to . . .\nis fishing allowed from the shore ? what type of fish can one catch and what is the best bait . i would like to bring a fishing rod and reel and some equipment , is it allowed through customs ?\ni saw several people fishing from a rocky reef just near the beach in jan 2017 .\nplease visit one of our 1 partner sites to see rooms from $ 86 .\nfoo fighters with joe walsh - outside - live premiere - the roxy , los angeles ca 11 . 14 . 14\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nctn house , calle 31 , no . 1411 , e / 14 y 18 miramar , playa , havana\nlocated 18 kilometers from the city of cienfuegos , the hotel affords a breathtaking view of the caribbean sea .\nleft for cienfuegos on may 12 for one week , paid $ 718 each but got to stay at a 5 star hotel , ocean vista azul in varadero for another week ! ! ! the flight left and arrived on time , . . .\nleft for cienfuegos on may 12 for one week , paid $ 718 each but got to stay at a 5 star hotel , ocean vista azul in varadero for another week ! ! ! the flight left and arrived on time , but had to wait for at santa clara airport for some passengers who bring a lot of stuff for friends / family and all of us . . .\nthis was an amazing hotel , real step . we are flying from canada and got tickets for $ 588 for a week ! the territory of the hotel is massive , lots of place to walk around , there is not a single other hotel in sight . the beach is just for you , very few people swam . you could walk 5 mins and . . .\nthis was an amazing hotel , real step . we are flying from canada and got tickets for $ 588 for a week ! the territory of the hotel is massive , lots of place to walk around , there is not a single other hotel in sight . the beach is just for you , very few people swam . you could walk 5 mins and get to the public beach with more people . snorkelling was over the top @ @ @ hotel offers catamaran for free and you can use it to go deeper in the water and snorkel . there was lots of food . it was not the gourmet delicacy but eatable . you need to arrive with an open mind and realize that this hotel is a perfect budget spot . we met a lot of people who come to this hotel every year from 10 to even 30 years every year ! ! ! it ' s very cozy laid back and relaxing . mostly old people . little to do for those who are looking for a party . great place .\nwe have been coming here for about ten years and have never had a bad experience . the staff are very friendly , accommodating and always willing to help you . weather has always been great and they have a lovely beach for swimming . rooms are not fancy but clean and food is good . this is a resort where we feel welcome . . .\nwe have been coming here for about ten years and have never had a bad experience . the staff are very friendly , accommodating and always willing to help you . weather has always been great and they have a lovely beach for swimming . rooms are not fancy but clean and food is good . this is a resort where we feel welcome and safe . they also have a free bus into town daily and an assortment of trips for very reasonable prices . it is a hotel that i would recommend to retired people especially for long stays because the cost is so good . we come here every year for the warm weather , the staff and the good friends we have encountered over the years on our vacations here .\nbvseo _ sdk , p _ sdk , 2 . 2 . 0 . 2\nbvseo - msg : trying to get content from\n/ u / r / redtagvacations / www . redtag . ca / bazaarvoice / 0056 - en _ ca / reviews / product / 1 / 17 . htm\n. the resource file is currently unavailable ;\n\u201cthe site is very easy to use and i ' ve never had any issues to date and i ' ve booked a few trips with redtag . \u201d\n\u201ci shop around different sites . i always end up back with red tag . ive never been disapointed , my reservation are precisely what i bought . i bought 3 to 4 x a year , and wish i could get red tag dollars ! ! ! !\n\u201d\n\u201cwas well valued for what you get . things to complain about are less than the things that i liked . and why bother complain when theres nothing that you can do about it . \u201d\n\u201cthis is the second time that i use red tag for going on vacation , your website is very user friendly . reviews and pictures are true representative of what existed . i appropriate that after online purchase somebody from red tag called me and gave me some tips before my trip . your website offers multi - options of pricing - location - timing , this feature helps your client to select their best option . i have recommended and going to recommend your website to all of my friends and colleagues . thank you\n\u201d\n\u201ci had to cancel one of my previous vacation booking and the agent did wonderful job to meet my expectation . \u201d\n\u201cwe were worried about going back because there were some terrible reviews the week before but it wasn ' t bad at all . the weather was a bit windy at the beach a couple of days but it was hot and it was always nice by the pool . there wasn ' t a huge amount of food the first few days but by the end of the week they had opened all the stations : pizza staton , pasta station , grilled meats etc . there was even salad , lol only negative is that the air conditioner wasn ' t working and they never did fix it - room smelled musty .\n\u201d\n\u201ci have used redtag many times now and have always had fun and no problems . \u201d\n\u201cwonderful resort , very modern design , clean , the landscaping is very fitting , convenient beaches and the water is wonderful and warm . the staff was very polite and professional . i particularly liked the waitress iliana at the bar\nthe corner\nvery thoughtful and polite and waitress lia at the buffet always with a big smile , always friendly and ready to help . highly recommend the resort you wont regret it chat conversation end\n\u201d\n\u201ceverything went smooth like clock work . for booking my first trip i was a little nervous . never had a problem . everything was straight forward and seamless . \u201d\n\u201cred tag is awesome . ive booked a few hot holidays with you & everything has always been good . keep up the good work red tag \u201d\n\u201cbeach was paradise compared to the 7 seas i have visited all over the world . the staff was second to none . will miss regla the cuban chamber maid who would surprise me with a new outstanding towel design of a elephant or boat with flowers every evening i would return to my room during my 7 nights stay . the food was good . highly recommend this hotel . \u201d\n\u201cred tag is the only site i found that simply gives you the price tax in . most of the other sites i found the price somehow goes way up at checkout with tons of little hidden fees . i found it easiest to use and navigate . \u201d\n\u201ci book with red tag 5 - 6 times a year and have absolutely no complaints . always a good service and no last minute surprises ! red tag should have loyalty customers and $ for it . i sure would qualify and not look elsewhere .\n\u201d\n\u201ci ' ve been using this website for years . it ' s easy to use and has great deals ! \u201d\n\u201cvery easy to use , never tried to book my own vacation before , glad i used red tag .\n\u201d\n\u201ci was so impressed with the what i got for the price . it seemed too good to be true but it was exactly as stated . red tag is the best !\n\u201d\n\u201cwe were 3 persons we had lots of fun , great place to go and spend vacations .\n\u201d\nyour city abbotsford bagotville bangor bellingham boston buffalo burlington calgary charlottetown chicago comox deer lake edmonton fort mcmurray fort saint john fredericton gander grande prairie halifax hamilton kamloops kelowna kingston kitchener london moncton mont - tremblant montreal nanaimo newark north bay ottawa penticton prince george quebec city regina rouyn - noranda saint john saskatoon sault ste marie sept iles st . john ' s sudbury sydney terrace thunder bay timmins toronto val d ' or vancouver victoria washington windsor winnipeg yellowknife\nby clicking ' send me deals ' you agree to receive special offers from red tag vacations . you may unsubscribe at any time . privacy policy .\ncopyright \u00a9 2004 - 2018 redtag . ca . all rights reserved . a division of red label vacations inc . 5450 explorer drive suite 400 mississauga , on , l4w 5n1\nwe\u2019re sorry , some parts of the airbnb website don\u2019t work properly without javascript enabled ."]}
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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 - out of more than 230 new environmentally friendly vehicles . this commitment to more sustainable fuel and energy brought our total investment in the uk fleet to over \u00a3500 million since 2008 and saw arriva london operate the capital\u2019s first fully electric bus route in september .\nas part of its wider commitment to innovation , arriva acquires a majority stake in technology company zeta automotive ltd , which supplies leading edge products that enable fleet operators to reduce fuel consumption and emissions output .\narriva follows up the previous year\u2019s investment by purchasing the remaining 20 per cent stake in hungary\u2019s interbus invest and becomes the first private bus operator in 10 years to enter the stockholm market in sweden . the company gains new bus and rail contracts in gelderland , netherlands , as well as bus services in the halland region of sweden . arriva also re - wins denmark\u2019s jutland rail contract for a further eight years from 2010 .\n1991 the business expands into vehicle rental in the uk . the vehicle rental division is sold 15 years later in 2006 , as arriva completes its fundamental repositioning to focus on the passenger transport markets in the uk and mainland europe .\ncontract wins continue with two major bus franchises in the netherlands and two more in budapest , hungary , as part of a local joint venture . arriva ' s uk specialist transport business , arriva transport solutions , wins a three - 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 - based companies in spain ; two more in the czech republic ; and denmark\u2019s second largest operator . it enters into a joint venture with ferrovie nord milano group ( fnm s . p . a . ) and acquires a 49 per cent stake in italian operator spt linea . it also expands in germany with the acquisition of a majority stake in bus and rail company osthannoversche eisenbahnen ag .\narriva gains entry into the swedish rail market with a nine - year contract to operate the pagatag regional train services . it also expands its rail operations in germany after winning a 10 - year contract for services between munich , oberstdorf and lindau and a 12 - year contract in bavaria . growth continues with a 12 - year contract to run buses and trains in the netherlands between dordrecht and geldermalsen , as well as a contract to acquire 80 per cent of german bus operator neisseverkehr gmbh .\nlnwr\u0092s cleaning & repairs teams ensure internal & external presentation is of the highest standards throughout our work . . .\na full range of maintenance can be undertaken ranging from periodic exams to major component change & upgrade . . .\nour modern facilities provide overhaul & upgrade of locomotives , multiple units & hauled passenger stock with major component exchange & repairs . . .\n1999 maintained coaches for first north western , our first work for timetabled passenger services , leading to dmu servicing for both fnw and atw .\n2001 freightliner class 47 locomotive b exams and container flat wagon ppm and general repair .\n2007 new \u00a33m train servicing facility with capacity for servicing of 20 vehicles simultaneously .\n2011 acquired the passenger servicing operations of axiom rail 2011 grand central hst mk . 3 c4 overhaul contract\nadd us to your taskbar by dragging this icon to the bottom of your screen .\nfounded in 1993 by music producer and entrepreneur pete waterman , lnwr operates a maintenance depot at crewe which has received \u00a33m of investment over the past 12 months .\nthe business will continue to trade as lnwr , with managing director mark knowles leading about 110 employees .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwe provide high quality overhaul , maintenance and servicing of passenger rolling stock , locomotives , freight wagons and track plant .\nwe offer our comprehensive services to train and freight operating companies , rolling stock leasing companies ( roscos ) and train manufacturers , providing our services throughout the uk , around the clock 365 days a year .\nextensive facilities provide easy access to a wide range of services to suit your needs . . .\nwe are delighted to announce that we have two entries shortlisted for the traction and rolling stock award category at the 2016 uk rail industry awards , with both our class 150 and class 170 c6 projects making the final shortlist . well done to everyone involved in helping these projects to make the shortlist \u2013 the award winners will be announced in february 2016 .\nas part of our continued expansion and investment in new facilities , we ' re pleased to announce the installation of a fully compliant paint booth at our bristol barton hill depot . seen here shortly after commissioning , the booth allows both internal and external repainting to be offered and enhances the portfolio of services available to customers at our barton hill depot .\nbuilding on the success of the contract that we commenced in 2014 for angel trains ( class 142 c6 ) , porterbrook ( class 170 c6 ) and chiltern railways ( mark iii c4 & apu fitment ) , we have recently commenced a mark iii internal refurbishment & apu fitment for chiltern railways . . .\nwe are a successful , rapidly evolving organisation , going through a massive transformation at real pace , with a strong order book for 2017 and beyond . we have a bright future , moving into digitalisation and electrification , creating new opportunities for people with the right skills to join the modern rail industry . we can offer career progression , technical training and professional development to fresh - minded individuals who are not afraid to challenge the norm .\nwith a direct connection to the west coast mainline , our crewe headquarters and depot , offers an unparalleled location for train servicing , maintenance and overhaul , providing one of the largest maintenance facilities available staffed by a versatile and professional workforce . our four other depots offer various complimentary services and are conveniently located around the uk .\n5 depot locations positioned throughout the uk , providing workshop space for over 70 vehicles .\nextensive servicing facilities including heavy lifting facilities for locomotives and rolling stock and overhead lifting / roof access facilities .\nwe have five depots in the uk but our crewe depot is one of busiest so being able to call on tbm rail , just a couple of miles away , for dry cleaning seat covers , overhauling vacuum toilets , refurbishing seat trimmings and various other solutions is a valuable support to our own vehicle refurbishment activities . tbm is happy to work with the entire supply chain and are swift to respond which enhances the service we can offer to our own customers . \u201d\nclick on the links to the left to view more information on our range of products and services .\nthis site makes use of cookies . if you continue we ' ll assume you are happy to receive them .\n2011 acquired the passenger servicing operations of axiom rail 2011 grand central class 43 mk . 3 c4 overhaul contract\nthe company also expands its presence in germany through the acquisition of sudbrandeburger nahverkehrs ( sbn ) and purchases the remaining 20 per cent of sadem s . p . a . and its subsidiaries in italy . contract wins include the g\u00f6teborg - 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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 - 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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 ."]}
{"id": 55996, "summary": [{"text": "genesis energy limited , formerly genesis power limited , is a new zealand publicly listed electricity generation and electricity , natural gas and lpg retailing company .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "it was formed as part of the 1998 \u2013 99 reform of the new zealand electricity sector , taking its generation capacity from the breakup of the electricity corporation of new zealand ( ecnz ) and taking retail customers from three local power boards in the lower north island .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "genesis energy is the largest electricity and natural gas retailer in new zealand , with 26 % and 39 % market share respectively in the 2015 \u2013 2016 financial year .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "in 2015 , genesis produced 14 % of new zealand 's electricity , and is the third largest electricity generating company in new zealand in terms of mw capacity , gwh generation and revenue ( see comparison table at new zealand electricity market ) . ", "topic": 25}], "title": "genesis energy limited", "paragraphs": ["\u2022 the applicable companies office processes have been completed and the company\u2019s legal name has changed from \u201cgenesis power limited\u201d to \u201cgenesis energy limited\u201d .\ngenesis energy limited\u2019s iss governance qualityscore as of n / a is n / a .\ngenesis energy limited\u2019s iss governance qualityscore as of n / a is n / a .\nagl energy limited ( agl . asx ) contact energy limited ( cen . nzx ) duet group ( due . asx ) energy action limited ( eax . asx ) envestra limited ( env . asx ) infigen energy ( ifn . asx ) infratil limited ( ift . nzx ) mercury nz limited ( ns ) ( mcy . nzx ) meridian energy limited ( mel . nzx ) sp ausnet ( spn . asx ) more in this sector\ngenesis energy , l . p . to present at mlp & energy infrastructure conferen . . .\ngenesis energy limited is an energy company involved in the generation of electricity , retailing and trading of energy , and the development and procurement of fuel sources . the company operates through four segments : customer\ngenesis power limited \u2013 lr 10 . 8 . 1 \u2013 change of address and change of name\nfy18 q2 performance report in the second quarter of fy18 , genesis energy limited demonstrated the benefit of its diverse portfolio , recent acquisitions and strategic delivery . more\u00bb\nmade in collaboration with our customers , genesis energy iq can help you forecast , monitor and compare your energy use .\ndirectors of console management consultants private limited are sukanya ghosh , amit neogie , .\ngenesis energy announces redemption of its remaining 5 . 75 pct senior notes due 2021\nbrief - genesis energy reports qtrly net loss per common unit $ 0 . 07\nthe fuel and geographic diversity and the balancing of genesis power limited\u2019s ( trading as genesis energy ) generation and retail business was the foundation of a strong financial performance in the year ended 30 june 2012 .\ngenesis energy limited ( gne ) is a new zealand diversified energy company . gne generates and sells electricity , natural gas and lpg to residential , commercial and industrial customers . gne has three key areas of operation : customer experience ; kupe oil and gas ; and energy management which comprises energy management ( generation ) and energy management ( trading ) .\njoin genesis today and get up to $ 300 credit plus the energy iq app .\nif you have questions or comments you can contact genesis energy ' s hydrology staff .\nnot a priority : genesis energy has put plans for a windfarm development on hold .\nfor running an impeccable kiwi can programme and producing wonderful results , supportedby genesis energy .\n: genesis energy , l . p reports second quarter 2016 results . qtrly earnings per share $ 0 . 22 . genesis energy lp qtrly revenue $ 445 . 9 million versus $ 656 . 3 million last year . genesis energy lp qtrly net income attributable to genesis energy , l . p . of $ 0 . 22 per unit .\naurecon is providing engineering design and project coordination services for the cic energy corporation\u2019s mmamabula energy project .\ngenesis energy limited ( gne ) will be giving a series of presentations at a series of international investor meetings in the coming week . a copy of the presentation materials is attached .\nto learn more about current professional career opportunities with genesis energy please search and apply below .\nplease see attached an ongoing disclosure notices for : - nicola richardson - marc england - tracey hickman - christopher jewell of genesis energy limited (\ngne\n) . end ca : more\u00bb\nplease see attached ongoing disclosure notices for : - nicola richardson - tracey hickman - marc england - christopher jewell of genesis energy limited (\ngne\n) . end ca : 003 more\u00bb\n: pricing of public offering of 8 , 000 , 000 common units representing limited partner interests at $ 37 . 90 per common unit . genesis energy lp prices public offering of common units .\ngenesis energy has applied for resource consent to build a wind farm in northern wairarapa . file photo\n* genesis energy lp - qtrly revenues $ 725 . 8 million versus $ 415 . 5 million\nlimited . all the material on this page has the protection of international copyright . all rights reserved .\n: genesis energy lp reports third quarter 2017 results . genesis energy lp - qtrly \u200dnet income attributable to genesis energy , lp of $ 6 . 3 million generating $ 0 . 01 of net income per common unit\u200b . genesis energy lp - \u200dquarterly results were negatively impacted by a number of events such as hurricane harvey\u200b . genesis energy lp - qtrly \u200drevenues $ 486 . 114 million versus $ 460 . 050 million\u200b . genesis energy lp - \u200dtargeting leverage ratios approaching 4 . 75 , 4 . 25 and 3 . 75 times for year ends 2018 , 2019 and 2020 , respectively\u200b .\ngenesis is one of new zealand ' s largest electricity and gas retailers , supplying energy through our two retail brands \u2013 genesis and energy online \u2013 to approximately 480 , 000 customers across new zealand .\n: : genesis energy , l . p . prices public offering of senior notes . genesis energy lp - has priced a public offering of $ 450 million 6 . 25 % senior unsecured notes due 2026 . genesis energy lp - price to investors will be 100 % of principal amount of notes .\ngenesis energy , a diversified midstream master limited 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 . learn more\n61 , 435 are owned by virtu limited liability company . alps advsr inc has 1 . 38 % invested in genesis energy , l . p . ( nyse : gel ) for 8 . 92m shares . more\u00bb\ngenesis has ongoing mitigation responsibilities in relation to the consented activities at the waikaremoana power scheme . genesis energy ' s environmental management framework details genesis energy ' s approach to environmental management including mitigation . the current environmental mitigation projects at the waikaremoana power scheme are :\na good time to consider genesis energy , lp ( gel ) , israel chemicals ltd . ( 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": 38}], "title": "life line screening", "paragraphs": ["life line screening | life line screening uk | wellness home | corporate program home | us blog | uk blog \u00a9 life line screening of america . all rights reserved .\nglassdoor has 103 life line screening reviews submitted anonymously by life line screening employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if life line screening is right for you .\ni applied online . i interviewed at life line screening ( canton , oh ) .\ni applied online . the process took 2 weeks . i interviewed at life line screening .\nthe promotion of life line screening\u2019s primary screening package relies on fearmongering \u2014 scaring healthy individuals about their future health .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at life line screening , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the life line screening company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at life line screening .\ni would like to thank life line for saving my life . . .\n- steve t .\nbenefit information is collected from job descriptions and reviews about life line screening on indeed . com .\nlife line screening does not file insurance claims nor provide referrals to any physician\u2019s group or hospital .\nat your appointment time , a life line screening tech will call you to the private screening area to conduct your tests .\nweisman and two researchers employed by life line screening mined information collected from the cardiovascular screenings of 2 . 7 million people who had the screening tests conducted by life line between january 2005 and december 2008 .\nraleigh vascular practice , carolina vascular , is excited to announce their new partnership with life line screening .\nhere ' s what people have asked and answered about working for and interviewing at life line screening .\ni applied online . i interviewed at life line screening ( chandler , az ) in june 2017 .\ni applied through an employee referral . i interviewed at life line screening ( new york , ny ) .\ndear editor \u2013 our c . m . o . addresses health writer susan perry\u2019s issues against life line screening\nto find a screening program near you , visit life line screenings or call 866 . 964 . 9087 .\nover the past several years , life line screening used the cardiochek pa analyzer to significantly increase the number of health screenings the company performed . during this time period , life line screening expanded into several additional states .\nlife line screening does not participate in the medicare program and the cost of our screening services is not covered or reimbursable by medicare .\ninterview candidates at life line screening rate the interview process an overall positive experience . interview candidates say the interview experience difficulty for life line screening is easy . some recently asked life line screening interview questions were ,\nhow often should a person miss work ?\nand\nexperience\n. 68 % of the interview applicants applied online .\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 healthcar . . .\ncompanies like life line screening offer direct - 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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", "topic": 31}], "title": "khlibnyi dar", "paragraphs": ["small ;\n> khlibnyi dar vodka is a product of the ukraine , a country known for a reputation of smooth vodkas . the khlibnyi dar is distinct in that it is a blend of grain - - using each wheat , rye , and barley - - instead of the customary 100 % wheet - based vodka ukraine is generally known for . the vodka is produced at the national vodka company of the ukraine and owned by the alcohol traditions company , also of ukraine .\nkhlibnyi dar klasychna\nclassic\n\u2014crystal , limpid artesian water extracted from the depths of the fertile cherkassy land . ideally clear , luxury - class spirit made of perfect ukrainian grain which has ripened under the hot sun . together , they create the classical , soft , noteworthy taste typical of vodka . best combined with a slice of smoked bacon on rye bread and pickles . khlibnyi dar ( meaning\nbread gift\n) is a combination of unique , natural artesian water from the fertile cherkassy land , lux - grain - class spirit , and the best aromatic wheat , rye , and barley alcohol . since it is made from only natural ingredients , no additional purification , artificial enrichment , or improvement is needed . khlibnyi dar is also environmentally friendly and self sufficient , like nature itself . this grain vodka with real bread flavor has long been called\nbread wine\nand chosen as a historical tradition . today , khlibnyi dar is the number - one grain vodka in ukraine . for 10 years in a row , its trademark has symbolized consistent quality and supported real values : strong friendship , family ideals , and loyalty to national traditions .\nhlebnyi dar is one of the most popular vodkas in the world . according to the millionaires\u2019 club - drinks international ranking of the biggest selling brands in the global spirits industry - hlebnyi dar is in the top 3 alongside such major players as smirnoff and absolut . for more than 10 years in a row , hlebnyi dar has been the symbol of unalterably high quality and real values of life : love for the motherland and loyalty to its traditions , respectful attitude to people and their labour . the brand line expended with primal position hlebnyi dar craft edition in 2017 .\nif you are the brand owner or marketer for this product , please resubmit this brand for a current tastings review by registering it at : urltoken if you have any additional questions regarding the submission process , please contact us .\nto be 87 points out of 100 on 10 / 24 / 2012 . please note that msrp may have changed since the date of our review .\njavascript seems to be disabled in your browser . you must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\ndue to restrictive state laws and regulations , we are prohibited to ship to the following states : illinois , indiana , iowa , kentucky , maryland , pensylvania , texas , utah and washington .\nfor the states of louisiana and new hampshire , we are planning to obtain permits to be able to ship to these states .\nevery effort is made to display accurate vintages ( the year the grapes were harvested ) on our wines , however some vintages may not have been updated . you have the option to either allow or decline a vintage substitution if we do not have the listed vintage in stock .\nas a retailer of wine and spirits , we require all shoppers to be at least 21 years of age .\nyou must be of legal drinking age to enter and use this site . to find out more about responsible consumption , visit the foundation for advancing alcohol responsibility and www . responsibility . org .\nthese wine ratings are based on a 100 - point quality scale , and are selected by each publication ' s unique criteria . some wine ratings are expressed as ranges . when this occurs we will list the highest score in the range and note the full range within the tasting note . while ratings may influence your decision , the ultimate judgment is your palate .\nurltoken is not sponsored by , affiliated or associated with pinotreport , burghound . com , wine spectator , wine enthusiast , the wine advocate , wine & spirits , international wine cellars , connoisseurs ' guide , the australian wine companion , jamessuckling . com , decanter or vinous .\nall images used are assumed to be promotional / marketing photos made available to the press for the purpose of describing and reviewing spirits . if any party feels that intellectual property rights issues exist or that images are being used without permission , please contact us and we will address the concern immediately .\nwe are currently working on tagging every bottle on our site with keywords ( that ' s over 10 , 000 bottles ! ) , but we haven ' t made it to this bottle yet .\nhere are the barcodes we have collected from various sizes of this bottle . if you have additional barcodes please\nsee an error ? 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( one should be mindful of the usage : horilka z pertsem refers to horilka bottled with hot chilli peppers , whereas pertsivka typically refers to horilka spiced with the essence of pepper . horilka z pertsem always refers to a ukrainian spirit , whereas pertsivka or pertsovka may refer to russian vodka . ) medova z pertsem is the combination of horilka with chili peppers and honey .\nmost of these preparations are aged with fruit for several weeks or months , then strained or decanted . some recipes call for the jars to be placed on the rooftop , for maximum bleaching by the sun . many include the addition of home - made syrup for a strong liqueur , others yield very dry , clear spirit . some involve the fermentation of fruit as well as addition of horilka . preparations which are baked in an oven , in a pot sealed with bread dough , are called zapikanka , varenukha or palynka .\nhorilka plays a role in traditional weddings in ukraine and in eastern slovakia and southern poland .\nthe word horilka is attested in 1562 ( \u0433\u043e\u0440\u0438\u043b\u043a\u0430 ) and 1678 ( \u0433\u043e\u0440\u0463\u043b\u043a\u0430 ) . dialectic variants are harilka , horilash , horilytsya , horilets\u2019 , horilukha , z\u00b7horivka , zorivka , orilka , as well as western ukrainian horivka , horychka .\nthe word comes from the same root as the verb hority , \u2018to burn\u2019 , similarly to belarusian harelka , south russian gorelka , czech ko\u0159alka , and slovak goralka , gor\u017eolka . it is considered to have come about following the polish example gorza\u0142ka , possibly as an abbreviation of a compound word like horile vyno ( \u2018burning wine\u2019 ; compare the older word hor\u011bloe vyno , \u0433\u043e\u0440\u0463\u043b\u043e\u0435 \u0432\u0438\u043d\u043e , attested in 1511 ) or horila ( ya ) voda ( \u2018burning water\u2019 ; compare early czech p\u00e1len\u00e1 voda \u2192 p\u00e1lenka or hungarian / transylvanian palinka ) . it may be an adaptation of the early old high german der brannte wein \u2192 branntwein . also compare english brandy , short for brandywine , from dutch brandewijn , \u2018burning wine\u2019 .\na pertsivka or horilka z pertsem ( english : pepper flavoured horilka ) is the most widely associated type of horilka outside of ukraine . it is made with whole fruits of capsicum put into the bottle , turning horilka into a sort of bitters . sometimes perstsivka can be made also using honey , which is then called pertsivka z medom or medova z pertsem ( honey - pepper flavoured horilka ) . nemiroff is a ukrainian brand actively promoting pepper horilka worldwide through the heavy use of product placement in cinema . the brand and company don ' t have long traditions but pertsivka production itself does .\nhorilka that is bottled and sold by companies is usually distilled from wheat or rye . horilka may also contain honey or be distilled from honey , or contain chili peppers , mint or birch bud . the self - distilled alcoholic beverage is called samohon ( literally\nself - run\n,\nself - steered\n) and is the homemade variety of horilka , akin to moonshine .\nall vodka , all the time . we talk about vodka ; straight - up , mixed , the history , debate your favorite , developments with vodka distillers and vodka in the news .\ni bought one bottle yesterday . but i feel i should buy a lifetime worth , while i can at this price .\npronunciation of foreign words has been placed ( in brackets ) , whilst translations are [ in square brackets ] , after a | bold vertical bar . nalewka is a polish word used for flavoured vodka , often sweet and usually stronger than a liqueur ; a nastoyka or nastoyanka is basically the same thing , but how russians and ukrainians respectively call them . finally , i\u2019m no expert , i\u2019m just an eastern european dude who loves vodka , happens to know a bit about it and has tried plenty of brands . the minimum criteria for a product to get on my list is at least 30 % alcohol but preferably closer to 40 % or more , and its base has to be distilled from cereal grains \u2013 such as rye , wheat , barley \u2013 or from potatoes . ciroc and similar beverages are not real vodka as they are distilled from fruit , so they are closer to rakija and \u015bliwowica .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal ( winter wheat ) grain with a rather typical flavour , one that is strong and has slightly more intensity than the average vodka .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal grain with a rather typical flavour , one that is neutral and has a normal intensity . the export version is called \u201cgraduate\u201d .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal ( rye ) grain with a delicate flavour , one that is quite neutral and has an intensity that is slightly smoother than the average vodka .\ndescription : clear vodka made from potatoes with a very delicate flavour , one that is slightly oily and has a smooth intensity .\ndescription : clear vodka made from potatoes with a very delicate flavour , one that is quite neutral and has a smooth intensity .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal ( rye ) grain with a very delicate flavour , one that is quite neutral and has a smooth intensity .\ndescription : fruit nalewka made using vodka from cereal ( rye ) grain and spiced cherries , one that has a sweet and slightly spicy flavour with a very intense aroma of cherry .\ndescription : aromatised vodka made from cereal grain and natural floral extracts with a slightly sweet flavour , one that has an intensity that is slightly smoother than the average vodka .\ndescription : flavoured vodka made from cereal grain and natural walnut extracts with a unique flavour , one that has a normal intensity and a light aroma of walnut .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal ( rye ) grain with a quite typical flavour , one that is neutral and has a normal intensity .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal ( barley ) grain with a rather typical flavour , one that is strong and has slightly more intensity than the average vodka .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal ( wheat ) grain with a delicate flavour , one that is quite neutral and has an intensity that is slightly smoother than the average vodka .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal ( wheat , rye and barley ) grain with a quite typical flavour , one that is strong and has noticeably more intensity than the average vodka .\nbrand : j . a . baczewski \u2013 monopolowa | ( bachevski monopolova ) [ j . a . baczewski \u2013 monopoly vodka ]\ndescription : clear vodka made from potatoes with a delicate flavour , one that is quite neutral and has a smooth intensity .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal grain with a rather typical flavour , one that is neutral and has a normal intensity .\ndescription : a sweet nalewka made using vodka from cereal grain . traditionally krupnik has a honey / herb and spicy flavour , but this variant has a powerful note of vanilla added to it as well .\ndescription : fruit nalewka made using vodka from cereal grain and spiced cherries , one that has a sweet flavour with a very intense aroma of cherry and a faint note of almond .\ndescription : a sweet nalewka made using vodka from cereal ( rye ) grain and herbs , one that has a sweet flavour with a very intense aroma of honey .\ndescription : honey - pepper nastoyanka made using vodka from cereal ( wheat ) grain , one that has a sweet and spicy flavour with a very intense aroma of chili pepper .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal ( rye and wheat ) grain with a rather typical flavour , one that is neutral and has a normal intensity .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal ( wheat ) grain with a delicate flavour , one that is quite neutral and has a smooth intensity .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal grain with a surprisingly delicate flavour , one that is quite neutral and has an intensity that is slightly smoother than the average vodka .\ndescription : honey - pepper nastoyka made using vodka from cereal grain , one that has a slightly sweet and very spicy flavour with an intense aroma of red pepper and herbs .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal ( winter wheat ) grain with a rather typical flavour , one that is neutral and has a normal intensity .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal ( barley ) grain with a quite typical flavour , one that is neutral and has a normal intensity .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal grain with a quite typical and uninteresting flavour , one that is also much less intense than the average vodka .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal ( rye ) grain with a surprisingly delicate flavour , one that is quite neutral and has an intensity that is slightly smoother than the average vodka .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal ( rye ) grain with a rather typical flavour , one that is strong and has slightly more intensity than the average vodka .\ndescription : nut nalewka made using vodka from cereal ( rye ) grain , one that has a sweet flavour with a very intense aroma of hazelnut .\ndescription : fruit nalewka made using vodka from cereal ( rye ) grain and ripe fruits , one that has a very sweet and slightly sour flavour with a very intense aroma of quince .\ndescription : fruit nalewka made using vodka from cereal ( rye ) grain and ripe fruits , one that has a sweet flavour with a very intense aroma of cherry .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal ( rye and wheat ) with a surprisingly delicate flavour , one that is quite neutral with a faint note of lemon and has an intensity that is slightly smoother than the average vodka .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal ( wheat ) grain with a rather typical flavour , one that is strong and has noticeably more intensity than the average vodka .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal grain with a quite typical and uninteresting flavour , one that is neutral and has a normal intensity .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal ( rye ) grain with a quite typical flavour , one that is strong and has slightly more intensity than the average vodka .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal ( wheat ) grain with a rather typical flavour , one that is neutral and has a normal intensity .\ndescription : herbal vodka made using many fruits and various herbs , one that has a herbal aroma and quite smoothly sweet flavour ( despite the name ) .\ndescription : herbal vodka made using many fruits and various herbs , one that has a strong mint aroma and quite smoothly sweet flavour ( despite the name ) .\ndescription : aromatised vodka made from cereal ( rye ) grain and bison grass extracts , one that has a slightly sweet and very strong flavour , whilst the aroma resembles vanilla or almonds .\ndescription : clear vodka made from cereal ( rye ) grain with a rather typical flavour , one that is neutral and has a normal intensity .\ndescription : flavoured vodka made from cereal ( rye ) grain as well as forest herbs , fruits and oak bark extracts , with a slightly sweet and very strong flavour , whilst the aroma is hard to describe .\ndescription : flavoured vodka made from cereal ( rye ) grain as well as fruits and maple leaf extracts , with a very sweet and slightly sour flavour , but its intensity is smooth .\ndescription : flavoured vodka made from cereal ( rye ) grain as well as pine shoot extracts , with a quite sweet and slightly bitter flavour , but its intensity is smooth .\nbest expensive clear vodkas : chopin \u2013 rye vodka , chopin \u2013 potato vodka , j . a . baczewski \u2013 monopolowa , chase vodka\nnot sure tbh , haven ' t had a chance to try it yet . i ' ve seen it at a shop somewhere at some point though , so i might get to it someday .\ni would give it a shot . for the price , i think it ' s the best you can get imo .\ni know you ' re skeptable , but i feel like you would enjoy it . let me know what you think if you do try it out .\nheh , not entirely , but close . here ' s how i would put it :\nlook for vodka from any of the traditional vodka belt countries ( poland , russia , ukraine , belarus , lithuania , latvia ) and you most likely won ' t be disappointed . estonia , finland , sweden , norway also aren ' t too bad at all , but i personally haven ' t had a chance to try many beverages from there .\nuk doesn ' t really have much to offer in terms of vodka , especially at the cheap end , which is understandable considering it doesn ' t have a centuries - old history with this beverage like poland or russia do . however , chase potato vodka is really nice and i can gladly recommend it ; it just happens to be very expensive as well . sipsmith ' s variants are not too shabby either , but not quite as nice as chase .\nsmirnoff i ' m definitely not a fan of , it is as bland as clear vodka can get - not too strong or too weak either , just all - round very average and has nothing to remember it by other than the wannabe - russian branding ( i know it used it to be a genuine russian product , but it hasn ' t been that for ages now ) .\npopov i have not had a chance to try yet , but i ' ve heard so many good things about it at this point that i ' m really looking forward to getting a bottle . : )\nthe real crime here is that you did not include popov on your list .\nwell , i did stop updating this list some time ago . but tbh i have not ever had an opportunity to try popov yet , will have to keep an eye out for it .\nthis is a pretty good list that has some vodka from the east i ' ve never heard of , but would be willing to try out . my only disagreement is belvedere being a 2 + and sharing the same spot with grey goose . side by side , you can tell there ' s a noticable palate difference between the two despite some similarity in terms of dull flavor .\nhowever , i gotta tell you , you really need to try belvedere unfiltered . thing ' s a different beast on it ' s own right .\ni agree that belvedere is probably a fair bit better than grey goose , but i still think they are both kinda overrated and overpriced .\ni ' ll have to try the unfiltered variant at some point , thanks for the suggestion .\ntbh i have never really questioned that . it ' s just that in the regions where vodka is most popular ( the so - called vodka belt of eastern europe ) - including the countries that are most often credited as places where vodka was invented ( namely poland and russia ) - everyone knows that real vodka is made from grain or potatoes .\nsure , we ' ve been flavouring our vodka with various infusions - using fruits , nuts , herbs , etc . for centuries to explore different tastes . but if the base alcohol that is used in these mixtures is not distilled from cereal grains or potatoes , then we usually give it a different name . for example : spirit distilled from plums is known as \u015bliwowica ( slivovitsa ) , p\u00e1lenka or p\u00e1linka are various types of fruit brandy , in the balkans they call it rakija , and so on .\nin fact , there was even a legal dispute about the naming conventions . you can read more about this here as well . sorry if i wasn ' t of much help , like i said i ' ve never really questioned this definition , maybe it ' s just a cultural thing .\nwow thank you for some reading material for the week , i was genuinely curious despite the username lol i appreciate the response , happy drinking .\nyou ' ve been mislead . vladivar isnt vodka it ' s liquid student nutrients . same with the supermarket own brand .\nyou ' ll be telling me that glen ' s doesn ' t stand up to siwucha next .\nvery interesting , thank you . but i can safely say from my own experience that tesco everyday value vodka is the overall worst product , you ' re lucky to not have tried it . you were almost right . : p\ni was considering the price and the quality ( so , for example , the legend of kremlin was pretty good but nowhere near worth the ridiculous price - whereas chopin was so amazing that it was worth the fairly expensive price tag ) .\ni ' m a bot , bleep , bloop . someone has linked to this thread from another place on reddit :\nif you follow any of the above links , please respect the rules of reddit and don ' t vote in the other threads . ( info / contact )\nlate to the party ( saw your comment on the finlandia thread from a week ago that led me here ) but thanks ! i only know half of those so it will take some work to find and taste the others , but i will keep an eye out . how do you like the flavored soplica ? i tried most of them while in poland and i think it ' s among the best flavored alcohol you can buy , also very easy to drink .\ni would strongly advise you to try and find some babicka from czech republic \u2014 simply the best vodka i know , very smooth and sweet with hints of fruity flavours .\ni love soplica ' s line of nalewka , i agree it is some of the best flavoured vodka out there to be honest . and it makes a good gift as well , if you ' re unsure if the person likes vodka but know they enjoy sweet flavours . my personal favourite is the quince ( pigwowa ) variant .\nand thanks for recommending babicka to me , i can ' t believe i haven ' t heard about this one before ! i ' ll have to add it to my list of must - tries . i ' ve been to slovakia once and the bus drove though czechia , so i have been trying to find the time and money to visit prague ever since . now i guess i just have yet another reason as to why i should go there .\nwould love to see your thoughts on luksusowa which i recently bought along with tito ' s and a few other american made vodka ' s to see if they ' re up to snuff .\ni honestly can ' t remember if i had tried it - i may have , and it was probably ok , but i ' m not 100 % sure .\nedit : come to think of it , yes i have had luksusowa . i think it was on par with krakus , russian standard , and that kind of stuff . definitely not monopolowa level though .\nuse of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement and privacy policy . \u00a9 2018 reddit inc . all rights reserved .\nrendered by pid 92619 on app - 04 at 2018 - 07 - 09 18 : 57 : 08 . 805849 + 00 : 00 running c1130f8 country code : us .\ni ' m a polish wikipedian who is currently residing in the uk . my interests and editing areas include history , folklore and geography of eastern europe ( especially belarus - ukraine - poland ) , science - fiction novels , vodka , music , and occasionally video games . i am fluent in polish and english , but i also speak some russian and have mastered most of the cyrillic script ( though i ' m not as good with the south slavic variants of this alphabet ) . however , as a slav i can understand bits and pieces of practically every slavonic tongue - slovak , czech , ukrainian , and belarusian are the easiest for me as they are the most similar to polish . on the other hand , bulgarian and macedonian have always seemed the most difficult and different to me ."]}
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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 ."]}
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", "topic": 3}], "title": "kiu system", "paragraphs": ["kiu , through its modules kiu res , kiu gds , kiu dcs , kiu web ibe b2c / b2b , kiu reports , kiu admin revenue accounting , kiu cargo , kiu frequent flyer and kiu maintenance , provides a fully integrated portfolio of solutions , with flexibility and scalability to serve regional , low cost & network carriers .\nkiu , through its modules kiu res , kiu gds , kiu dcs , kiu web ibe b2c / b2b , kiu reports , kiu admin revenue accounting , kiu cargo and kiu maintenance , provides a fully integrated portfolio of solutions , with flexibility and scalability to serve regional , low cost & network carriers .\npassenger service system ( pss ) market split by product type : airline inventory system , internet booking system , loyalty system , departure control system , airline reservation system , customer care syste m .\neuka segunda jornada . presentamos kiu loyalty y kiu audit . como siempre aportando soluciones para nuestros clientes .\nkiu solutions system offers new web check - in service\n. ( spanish ) urltoken . accessed may 2011\nkiu system offers a low cost commercial management airline solutions suite , developed with the latest technology and under iata standards .\nnueva oficina - call center de kiu system solutions : debido al r\u00e1pido crecimiento y la alta demanda de . . .\nthis research report provides an in - depth analysis of the global passenger service system market based on service and geography segmentation . the global passenger service system market is categorized based on services into airline reservation system , airline inventory system , departure control system , internet booking system , loyalty system , customer care system , airport management consulting and ancillary services . the report analyzes each of these segments for various geographies considered under the scope of the study .\neuka . jornada nro . 3 . presentaci\u00f3n kiu cargo y kiu bi ( business intelligence ) . cierre cena show con todos nuestros . . .\nthe cost / benefit equation was so attractive , that our system was rapidly accepted in the market . the system matured in functionality and robustness , becoming the leading reservation system in the region .\nimproved market presence as more than 20 . 000 travel agencies are using gds kiu\nkiu admin is a tailored solution targeting airline revenue control , interline billing and fraud prevention .\nkiu will attend the aviation festival london 2017 . come and meet us on stand 79 !\nkiu system solutions is an airline technology provider of inventory , gds , crs , b2c / b2b ibe , dcs , revenue accounting , cargo & frequent flyer systems .\nkiu system solutions offers tailor - made options for each airline , independent of size and business model by optimizing operations , commercial , administrative and financial management . the system provides scalability , flexibility and real - time information to optimize airline structure and boost profits .\nregion is expected to increase the adoption of passenger service system in these markets .\na low cost distribution system seamless integrated with kiu host that allows the airline to enhance and maximize the sales through iata bsp / arc & non iata / arc travel agencies globally .\nkiu e - commerce fluidly enables airlines to sell fully - integrated e - tickets on their own websites .\nkiu was formed in 2002 by a team of professionals of the airline and it industry . kiu has experienced a continuous growth until become the most important latin american computer reservations system and global distribution system , airline inventory , departure control system , air cargo & revenue accounting systems with strong presence in many regional , low cost airlines and domestic airlines of the following countries : argentina , colombia , venezuela , ecuador , peru , bolivia , paraguay , aruba , panama , mexico & spain .\nkiu helps the airlines to optimize and reduce operational , distribution and administration costs improving your financials and enhancing the efficiency .\npassenger service system ( pss ) market overview , cost structure analysis , growth opportunities and . . .\na comprehensive , integrated , reliable and easy - to - use reservation system for all types of airlines .\nour initial goal was to develop a reservation and distribution system that will not drown financial and economically the airlines .\npassenger service system ( pss ) market in world , presents critical information and factual data about passenger service system ( pss ) industry , with an overall statistical study of this market based on market drivers , market limitations , and its future prospects . the widespread trends and opportunities are also taken into consideration in passenger service system ( pss ) market study .\nthe product range of the passenger service system ( pss ) industry is examined based on their production chain , pricing of products and the profit generated by them . various regional markets are analysed in passenger service system ( pss ) market research report and the production volume and efficacy for passenger service system ( pss ) market across the world is also discussed .\nthe passenger service system ( pss ) market provides detailed analysis of market overview , market drivers , opportunities , potential application . top key players of passenger service system ( pss ) market covered as : sirena - travel jscs , mercator ltd . , travelsky technology ltd . , kiu system solutions . , travelport worldwide ltd . , sita nv , sabre corp . , radixx international , inc . , hitit computer services a . s . , amadeus it group sa , travel technology interactive , unisys cor p .\nkiu system solutions is a next generation technology provider that offers an integrated airline solutions suite since 2002 . today we are the leading next generation airline software provider in latin america and expanding our presence globally to other international markets like usa , europe , africa and middle east .\nthe report also provides an analysis of the factors that drive and restrain the growth of the passenger service system market . it discusses the prevailing market trends , prospective growth opportunities , and major strategies increasing the popularity of the global passenger service system market . the report also provides ecosystem analysis and porter ' s five forces analysis for the global passenger service system ( pss ) market .\nthe passenger service system ( pss ) market research report gives an overview of passenger service system ( pss ) industries on by analysing various key segments of this market based on the product types , application , end - to - end industries and its scenario .\nkiu gds has no cost for the travel agencies being a value added for the airlines that are looking to expand sales globally at significant lower cost than the traditional gds\u00b4s .\npassenger service system ( pss ) industry drives a strong trend of r & d investments in food industries . other growth drivers include the need to curtail costs , growth and increased use of shifting commodity prices , strength of private label brands and increased competition from players in passenger service system ( pss ) market .\nthe passenger service system ( pss ) market research report shed light on foremost regions : united states , eu , japan , china , india and southeast asia .\npassenger service system ( pss ) market research report provides emerging market trends , raw materials analysis , manufacturing process , regional outlook and comprehensive analysis on different market segments .\npassenger service system ( pss ) is a suite of solutions allowing efficient management of an airline front - end operation through managing passenger related activities . pss solution is a communication system which provide passengers services such as customer care , loyalty , reservation , online booking , and check - in & check - out status in real - time . the demand for passenger service system is expected to increase in the coming years owing to the growing demand of commercial aviation and increasing number of passengers . introduction of new medium and small airline operators across\nother and market split by applications : railway , aviation , oth er the regional distribution of passenger service system ( pss ) industries is across the globe are considered for this market analysis , the result of which is utilized to estimate the performance of the international market over the period from 2017 to forecasted year .\nwe are the trade association for the world ' s airlines . our 290 members comprise 82 % of total air traffic .\nover 400 strategic partners work with our member airlines to deliver solutions that shape aviation .\ndemand rose 6 . 1 % compared to the same month in 2017 , which was a slight pickup from 6 . 0 % year - over - year growth for april 2018\nair freight growth continues to grow modestly in may , up 4 . 2 %\nfreight capacity grew by 6 . 2 % year - on - year in may 2018 . this was the fourth month in a row that capacity growth outstripped demand growth .\nthe 3rd edition continues to equip you with the latest solutions for seamless and reliable baggage operations , whilst also expanding on the iata resolution 753 .\nthe trusted source to help you prepare and document dangerous shipments . recognized by the world\u2019s airlines for almost 60 years , the dgr is the most complete , up - to - date , and user - friendly reference in the industry .\neach day some $ 17 . 5 billion of goods travel by air \u2013 35 % of all world trade by value . aviation delivers .\n3 . 5 % of the global economy relies on aviation . aviation supports business .\nover 4 . 3 billion passengers will fly this year . aviation connects people for business and pleasure .\naviation will cut its net carbon emissions 50 % by 2050 . aviation is committed to sustainability .\nevery day about 104 , 000 flights bring people and goods to their destination . flying is safe\na portfolio of systems integrated with each other , enhances our solution for airline industry .\nas a technology and service company we are , we seek to implement business solutions that integrate harmoniously computer systems and high - 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{"id": 56012, "summary": [{"text": "atari , inc. was founded in 1993 as gt interactive software corp . in 1999 , infogrames entertainment , sa acquired a controlling interest in gt interactive , renaming it infogrames , inc . as part of infogrames entertainment 's company-wide re-branding in may 2003 , infogrames , inc. finally became known as atari , inc . on october 11 , 2008 , infogrames completed its acquisition of atari , inc. , making it a wholly owned subsidiary .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "on january 21 , 2013 , atari , inc. filed for bankruptcy , with president jim wilson stating plans to split off from parent atari , sa .", "topic": 4}], "title": "atari , inc . ( atari , sa subsidiary )", "paragraphs": ["infogrames entertainment sa iesa atari uk atari , inc , infogrames uk ocean software ltd . infogrames europe sa infogrames multimedia sa\natarigameconsole . started this petition to atari , inc . ( atari , sa subsidiary )\nformerly gt interactive software , became full subsidiary of atari , sa in 2008 .\natari , inc . ( a new subsidiary , not to be confused with the original atari , inc . )\n2000 ( became infogrames entertainment , sa , then atari , inc . in 2003 )\nin may 2009 , infogrames entertainment , sa , the parent company of atari , inc . and atari interactive , inc . , announced it would change its name to atari , sa .\ngt interactive software corp . changed its name to infogrames , inc . - north american subsidiary of infogrames entertainment sa .\nin may 2009 , infogrames entertainment sa was re - branded as atari sa , scrapping the infogrames name for good .\n- - atari name licensed from the separately wholly owned atari s . a . subsidiary , atari interactive , inc .\nin may 2009 , infogrames entertainment sa , the parent company of atari , and atari interactive , announced it would change its name to atari sa .\n, inc . , at that time a wholly owned subsidiary of infogrames interactive , inc . , released\nin april 2010 , atari sa board member and former ceo david gardner resigned . original atari inc . co - founder\ndistribution agreement - infogrames entertainment sa and infogrames inc . - sample contracts and business forms\nprincipal competitors : ati technologies , inc . ; creative technology ltd . ; diamond multimedia inc . ; elsa ag ; hauppauge inc . ; logitech sa ; matrox graphics ; terratec ag ; trust sa .\nthrough the wholly owned subsidiary , atari capital partners , corp . , atari s . a . established the wholly owned subsidiary ,\nhad merged with in 1996 . infogrames , inc . becomes atari , inc . , infogrames interactive , inc . becomes atari interactive , inc . , and the european operations are renamed\n, hasbro interactive inc . , its subsidiary atari interactive , inc . and zao elorg d / b / a elorg corporation filed a lawsuit against\nthe image below charts the history of how the original atari , inc . became incorporated into infogrames and later became the new atari sa .\natari , inc . , electronic arts , inc . , and vivendi universal games , inc . v . 321 studios , llc\natari , inc . , atari interactive , inc . , and hasbro , inc . v . games , inc . , roger w . ach , ii , and chicago west pullman llc\nthe company that currently bears the atari brand name and logo is officially atari sa , formerly known as infogrames entertainment sa . ( iesa ) . in october 2008 infogrames completed the purchase of atari , inc . , buying out all remaining public shares of the company for a total of $ 11 million making atari , inc . a privately held company and a fully owned subsidiary of infogrames sa . all atari subsidiaries were now held buy the holding company infogrames sa . in may 2009 iesa announced that it would be changing its name to atari sa . to remove the confusion surrounding the atari and infogrames brands .\non november 6 , 1998 hasbro interactive , inc . acquired all atari corporation related properties from jts and created the subsidiary atari interactive .\ninfogrames entertainment s . a . announced that it had completed the acquisition of atari , inc . atari , inc . was now a wholly owned subsidiary of california u . s . holdings , inc . , itself a wholly owned subsidiary of infogrames entertainment s . a .\non october 8 , 2008 , infogrames completed its acquisition of atari inc . , making it a wholly owned subsidiary .\nhasbro , inc . announces definitive agreement to acquire microprose , inc .\nthe name of infogrames , inc . , majority owned by infogrames entertainment s . a . via california u . s . holdings , inc . , was changed to atari , inc . - - atari name licensed from the separately wholly owned atari s . a . subsidiary , atari interactive , inc .\nwas the new name for the subsidiary of atari capital partners , corp . previously known as : atari mobile games , llc - - new company name licensed from the separately wholly owned atari s . a . subsidiary , atari interactive , inc .\nfor selected titles before officially changing the u . s . subsidiary ' s name to atari , inc . in 2003 .\nalso video game developer . acquired by atari , sa n\u00e9e infogrames in 1999 , name retired .\npetition \u00b7 atari , inc . : atari to make a new game console \u00b7 urltoken\natari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by atari interactive , inc .\nknight bridging korea v . infogrames , inc . ( now known as atari , inc . ) et al\ninfogrames entertainment s . a . acquires hasbro and the rights to the atari name ; the company ' s american subsidiary is renamed atari inc . .\nthe name of hasbro interactive , inc . was changed to : infogrames interactive , inc .\nmidway games , inc . ( subsidiary of wms industries , formerly known as williams electronics ) acquires atari games corp . from warner communications inc . ( aol time warner in 2000 )\natari s . a . established the new wholly owned u . s . holdings subsidiary ,\natari sa ( soci\u00e9t\u00e9 anonyme ) is a french international holding company , and current owner of the atari brand name . it was formerly known as infogrames entertainment . its subsidiaries include atari interactive and atari inc . ( not to be confused with the original atari inc . founded in 1972 ) .\nin october 2001 , iesa relaunched the atari brand when atari interactive , inc . , at that time a wholly owned subsidiary of infogrames interactive , inc . , released mxrider . on may 7 , 2003 , iesa officially reorganized its infogrames inc . us subsidiary as a separate nasdaq listed company known as atari inc . , named its european operations as atari europe , renamed infogrames interactive , inc . to atari interactive , inc . , ( a wholly owned subsidiary of iesa ) , rebranded infogrames australia pty ltd as atari australia pty ltd , renamed infogrames melbourne house pty ltd to atari melbourne house pty ltd , infogrames uk became atari uk , while iesa became a holding company .\natari inc . is a public company that , as of 2007 , had , as a majority stockholder , the company california u . s . holdings , inc . , a wholly owned subsidiary of iesa . atari inc . licences the atari trademark from atari interactive , inc . , a license which will expire in 2013 . atari inc . has the rights to publish and sublicense in north america certain intellectual properties either owned or licensed by iesa or its subsidiaries , including atari interactive , inc .\ninfogrames entertainment s . a . ( lyon , france ) announced completion of its acquisition of hasbro interactive from hasbro , renaming the subsidiary infogrames interactive , inc . atari interactive remained a wholly - owned subsidiary of the newly - renamed infogrames interactive , inc .\nharry m . rubin was atari interactive sevp . ( ip agreement with atari , inc . )\ngt interactive ceased to exist in december 1999 when infogrames entertainment , sa ( iesa ) took a controlling stake and renamed the company infogrames , inc . [ 5 ] in 2003 , infogrames inc . changed its name to atari inc . [ 6 ]\natari is a corporate and brand name owned by several entities since its inception in 1972 . it is currently owned by atari interactive , a wholly owned subsidiary of the french publisher infogrames entertainment sa ( iesa ) . [ 1 ] atari interactive has in turn licensed the brand name and assets to atari , inc . ( nasdaq : atar ) , a 51 % majority owned subsidiary of infogrames entertainment sa ( iesa ) , encompassing its north american operations .\nmindscape sa is a video game development and publishing company with a very turbulent history .\ninfogrames entertainment s . a . announced that the company would now be known as atari s . a . - - atari name licensed from the wholly owned atari s . a . subsidiary , atari interactive , inc .\non may 7 , 2003 , iesa officially reorganized its infogrames inc . us subsidiary as a separate nasdaq listed company known as atari inc . , named its european operations as atari europe , renamed infogrames interactive , inc . to atari interactive , renamed infogrames uk as atari uk , renamed infogrames australia and infogrames melbourne house as atari melbourne house .\ninfogrames , inc . acquires hasbro interactive , inc . ( including the urltoken division and the rights to the atari label ) ; infogrames also acquires paradigm entertainment , inc .\nin 2003 , infogrames ' us subsidiary infogrames inc . licensed the atari name and logo from atari interactive and changed its name to atari , inc . using it to develop , publish and distribute games for all major video game consoles and personal computers under the atari brand .\njakks pacific , inc . announced that the company ' s subsidiary toymax international has entered into a worldwide licensing agreement with infogrames interactive , inc . to develop and market the\natari inc . is a public company that , as of 2007 , has as majority stockholder the company california u . s . holdings , inc . , a wholly - owned subsidiary of iesa . [ 30 ] atari inc . licences the atari trademark from atari interactive , inc . , a license which will expire in 2013 . [ 28 ] atari inc . has the rights to publish and sublicense in north america certain intellectual properties either owned or licensed by iesa or its subsidiaries , including atari interactive , inc . [ 28 ]\n; titles by infogrames interactive , inc . , used under license from midway games west , inc .\n/ prnewswire / - - today atari inc . , atari interactive inc . , humongous , inc . and california us holdings , inc . ( collectively , the\ncompanies\n) filed petitions for relief under chapter 11 of the united states bankruptcy code in\n( pdf ) . infogrames entertainment sa . fiscal year 2005 - 2006 . pp . 7\natari inc . is a public company that , as of 2007 , had , as a majority stockholder , the company california u . s . holdings , inc . , a wholly owned subsidiary of iesa .\n( ( ( atari interactive , inc . > overview ) ) )\nin 2003 , infogrames ' us subsidiary infogrames , inc . licensed the atari name and logo from atari interactive and changed its name to atari , inc . [ 12 ] using it to develop , publish and distribute games for all major video game consoles and personal computers under the atari brand .\niesa has since retired the gt interactive brand , after infogrames , inc . became atari , inc . in 2003 . [ 28 ]\nafter iesa ' s acquisition of hasbro interactive , infogrames , inc . intermittently published atari branded titles for infogrames interactive . on october 11 , 2008 , infogrames completed its acquisition of atari , inc . , making it a wholly owned subsidiary .\ninfogrames entertainment sa announces to fully acquire the company , after having been the major shareholder already .\nin 2001 infogrames entertainment sa ( iesa ) bought hasbro interactive and renamed it to infogrames interactive .\ncopyright \u00a9 2012 atari , inc . all rights reserved . atari and the atari logo are trademarks owned by atari interactive , inc . all other trademarks are the property of their respective owners . privacy policy | terms of use\ntopics : atari anniversary edition , atari , infogrames , infogrames interactive , infogrames interactive inc . , . . .\ncertificate of ownership and merger merging atari interactive , inc . with and into infogrames interactive , inc . was executed by president denis guyennot .\nin 1984 , the original atari inc . was split due to its role in the\ninfogrames re - brands the company . company name is changed to atari , inc .\nthe name of hiac xi corp . was changed to : atari interactive , inc .\natari interactive , inc . is a division of atari s . a . of paris , france . according to atari ( may 2018 ) :\natari ( benelux ) b . v . ; atari taiwan manufacturing corporation ; atari computer corporation ; atari microsystems corporation .\nin october 2001 , iesa relaunched the atari brand when atari interactive , inc . , at that time a wholly owned subsidiary of infogrames interactive , inc . , released mxrider [ 26 ] [ 21 ] . on may 7 , 2003 , iesa officially reorganized its infogrames inc . [ 27 ] us subsidiary as a separate nasdaq listed company known as atari inc . , named its european operations as atari europe , renamed infogrames interactive , inc . to atari interactive , inc . , [ 21 ] ( a wholly - owned subsidiary of iesa ) , [ 28 ] rebranded infogrames australia pty ltd as atari australia pty ltd , [ 6 ] renamed infogrames melbourne house pty ltd to atari melbourne house pty ltd , [ 13 ] infogrames uk became atari uk , [ 5 ] while iesa became a holding company . [ 29 ]\natari interactive , inc . ( established feb . 12 , 1998 as hiac xi , corp . ) was merged with and into infogrames interactive , inc . ( established dec . 8 , 1995 as hasbro interactive , inc . ) , which was renamed to : atari interactive , inc .\nan atari video game system or computer , such as the atari 2600 or atari st .\nin 2001 , hasbro sold hasbro interactive and its subsidiaries to french publisher infogrames entertainment , sa ( iesa ) . iesa then renamed it to infogrames interactive , inc . . on may 7 , 2003 , iesa officially reorganized its subsidiaries into atari - branded names , which included renaming infogrames interactive , inc . to atari interactive , inc . ,\nprincipal subsidiaries : guillemot bv ( netherlands ) ; guillemot conditionnement sarl ; guillemot conditionnement france sarl ; guillemot participations sa ; guillemot france sa ; guillemot gmbh ( germany ) ; guillemot logistique sarl ; guillemot logistique inc . ( canada ) ; guillemot logistik gmbh ( germany ) ; guillemot logistique france ; guillemot logistics ltd ( hong kong ) ; guillemot logistica sl ( spain ) ; guillemot logistic ltd ( u . k . ) ; guillemot ltd ( u . k . ) ; guillemot ltd ( hong kong ) ; guillemot manufacturing ltd ( u . k . ) ; guillemot sa ( spain ) ; guillemot sa ( belgium ) ; guillemot online . com , inc . ( u . s . ) ; guillemot , inc . ( u . s . ) ; guillemot , inc . ( canada ) ; guillemot recherche et d\u00e9veloppement sarl ; guillemot recherche et d\u00e9veloppement , inc . ; guillemot studio graphique sarl ; guillemot support technique sarl ( canada ) ; hercules technologies sa ; hercules technologies , inc . ; ( u . s . ) ; logicosoftware sa ( switzerland ) ; thrustmaster sa ; thrustmaster , inc . ( u . s . ) .\natari us isn ' t , the classic atari brand and ip is all under atari interactive . atari us ( atari inc . ) is just the former gt interactive , and there ' s not much there .\nthe new corporate entity , atari , inc . was established by infogrames entertainment s . a . to take over the business of infogrames , inc . , but this atari , inc . would end up unused . instead , a name change for infogrames , inc . would be executed on may 6 , 2003 .\nit was the owner of atari , inc . , headquartered in new york city , u . s . and atari europe .\non december 16 , the deal was consummated and gt interactive was no more , becoming infogrames , inc . , a subsidiary of iesa . [ 3 ]\ninfogrames entertainment s . a . established the indirect ( via california u . s . holdings , inc . ) wholly owned u . s . subsidiary , irata acquisition corp . , for the purpose of acquiring 100 % ownership of atari , inc .\nin 2001 , hasbro sold hasbro interactive and its subsidiaries to french publisher infogrames entertainment , sa ( iesa ) . iesa then renamed it to infogrames interactive , inc . . [ 4 ] on may 7 , 2003 , iesa officially reorganized its subsidiaries into atari - branded names , which included renaming infogrames interactive , inc . to atari interactive , inc . , [ 11 ]\n( iesa ) bought hasbro interactive in 2001 and renamed it to infogrames interactive , later atari interactive in 2003 , when infogrames inc . licensed the atari name and logo from the latter and changed its name to atari inc . ,\nmost of what ' s going on is ridiculous posturing and a shell game . when jim wilson took over as both head of infogrames ( renamed to atari sa ) and atari inc . , he gutted atari inc . and sent most of the staff to atari sa - which relocated it ' s operations to los angeles to be near cryptic ( cryptic was handing most of the operations for the company ) . at that point atari inc . was a handful of people in cubes in an office in new york . i . e . it was a paper only company . that ' s why when jim concocted the story in january about wanting to break free from atari sa it made zero sense - he was head of both companies .\nin october 2001 , iesa relaunched the atari brand when atari interactive , inc . , at that time a wholly owned subsidiary of infogrames interactive , inc . , released the games mxrider , splashdown and transworld surf . infogrames would use the atari name for various console and demographic ( 18 - 34 year old adults ) games .\natari sa . , based in france now acts as a holding company for all the remaining atari subsidiaries , ( known collectively as atari group ) the largest being atari , inc . based in the u . s . which accounted for more than 80 % of consolidated revenue for the fiscal year 2009 / 2010 .\nthrough its california u . s . holdings , inc . subsidiary , infogrames entertainment s . a . acquired a controlling ownership share of gt interactive software corp .\natari s . a . and its u . s . entities ( atari inc . , atari interactive inc . , humongous , inc . and california u . s . holdings , inc . ) requested filings for book 6 procedures in france and chapter 11 protection in the united states ( u . s bankruptcy court for the southern district of new york ) .\ncurrently by atari interactive , a subsidiary of the french publisher atari , sa ( asa ) . the original atari , inc . founded in 1972 by nolan bushnell and ted dabney was a pioneer in arcade games , home video game consoles , and home computers . the company ' s products , such as pong and the atari 2600 , helped define the electronic entertainment industry from the 1970s to the mid - 1980s .\nto make matters even more confusing , atari sa is the parent company formerly known as infogrames , while atari inc is the video game developer owned by atari sa . furthermore , atari interactive is another subsidiary that acts as a publisher for the company ' s pc games . at least i think that ' s how it goes . basically , the atari ( s ) that is / are still around has / have very little to do with the atari that was once at the top of the video game world . it ' s a disappointing end for a company as important to the development of the whole video game industry as atari .\njts sold substantially all of the assets of its atari division , consisting primarily of the atari intellectual property rights and license agreements , to hiac xi corp . , a wholly - owned subsidiary of hasbro interactive ( which was established in 1995 as a subsidiary of toy company hasbro , inc . ) , for us $ 5 million .\natari announced it had entered into a license agreement with google , inc . , allowing it to use\nhasbro , inc . acquires atari corporation ( from jts corp . ) , microprose , and tiger elect\non january 21 , 2013 , atari , inc . , atari interactive , inc . , humongous , inc . and california us holdings , inc . ( collectively , the\ncompanies\n) filed petitions for relief under chapter 11 of the united states bankruptcy code in the united states bankruptcy court for the southern district of new york .\nnow consider atari . the atari that\u2019s making the ataribox has almost nothing to do with the company whose name it goes by . the three atari companies , which all filed for bankruptcy in january 2013 , re - emerged one year later under the stewardship of french financial consultant fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric chesnais . as of march 2014 , atari had ten employees . atari interactive , the company making this console , is a wholly - owned subsidiary of atari , sa . a french holding company headquartered in paris , which also owns atari , inc .\non may 7 , 2003 , infogrames had its majority - owned , but discrete us subsidiary infogrames na officially renamed atari , inc . , renamed its european operations to atari europe but kept the original name of the main company infogrames entertainment .\nkathy butters , previously of psygnosis ( subsidiary of sony ) , joined atari interactive as vp intellectual property , business development & affairs group .\nhasbro interactive , inc . , a subsidiary of hasbro , inc . announced that a subsidiary had acquired copyrights , trademarks , patents and other intellectual property assets of the atari division of jts corporation . the atari properties and assets included over 75 game properties including the titles centipede , missile command , pong , breakout and tempest . hasbro interactive planned to release its first atari title in the fall with centipede for both the pc and sony playstation game console .\ninfogrames completes atari inc acquisition / / news . gamesindustry . biz . retrieved on 2009 - 11 - 02\nthe offer would make infogrames sole owner of atari inc . , thus making it a privately held company .\nis a public company that , as of 2007 , has as majority stockholder the company california u . s . holdings , inc . , a wholly owned subsidiary of iesa .\nalso video game developer , marketer , and distributor . subsidiary and publishing label of take - two interactive .\natarigameconsole . needs your help with \u201c atari , inc . : atari to make a new game console \u201d . join atarigameconsole and 15 supporters today .\natari , inc . didn ' t begin its life as atari , but rather gt interactive . it was then named infogrames , inc . in 1999 thanks to a company stake increase , and finally , was renamed to atari , inc . in 2003 once infogrames was able to acquire the rights to use the atari name . while you ' re going to be seeing the name\npong\nthrown around a lot when reading about this bankruptcy , atari , inc . had absolutely nothing to do with atari until 2001 .\nan earnings press release on july 24 , 2009 also provided clarification regarding the ensuing name change that was initially announced some two months prior , rebranding themselves as atari , sa from infogrames , sa . furthermore , this release also stated their intentions of henceforth utilizing the much more recognizable ' atari group ' moniker with all atari - related brands and similar such subsidiaries already under their control .\nhasbro interactive was an american video game production and publishing subsidiary of hasbro , the large game and toy company .\n, title by atari interactive , developed by code mystics , on play atari .\nthe company that currently bears the name atari inc . was founded in 1993 under the name gt interactive . iesa acquired a 62 % controlling interest in gt interactive in 1999 , and proceeded to rename it infogrames , inc . after iesa ' s acquirement of hasbro interactive and its related atari properties in 2001 , infogrames , inc . intermittently published atari branded titles for infogrames interactive . in 2003 , infogrames inc . licensed the atari name and logo from atari interactive and changed its name to atari inc . currently , atari inc . develops , publishes and distributes games for all major video game consoles , as well as for the personal computer , and is currently one of the largest third - party publishers of video games in the united states .\nsample contracts - agreement and plan of reorganization - atari corp . and jt storage inc . - competitive intelligence for investors\ninfogrames entertainment s . a . and atari , inc . announce agreement to merge : financial news - yahoo ! finance\n, this network also handles the distribution for atari , inc . ' s affiliate labels , which include such companies as\nis a public company that , as of 2007 , had , as a majority stockholder , the company california u . s . holdings , inc . , a wholly owned subsidiary of iesa .\naugust 17 : atari filed a lawsuit against nestle sa et al in u . s . district court , accusing nestle of copyright and trademark infringement and unfair competition by using without permission the classic 1970s video game\nbreakout\nin a new marketing campaign for its kit kat chocolate - covered wafers . atari was seeking three times nestle ' s profit from the alleged infringement , plus triple and punitive damages . nestle sa , nestle uk and nestle usa were named as defendants . see : atari interactive inc v nestle sa et al , u . s . district court , northern district of california , no . 17 - 04803 .\n, another game company that specialized in simulation games , to form microprose inc .\nthe company sells off its mac game business , macsoft , to destineer inc .\njanuary 22 : hyperware , inc . and quantum3d , inc . , announced the signing of license and distribution agreements making hyperware the worldwide exclusive distributor of ultracade .\non april 30 , 2008 , atari inc . announced its intentions to accept infogrames ' buyout offer and merge with infogrames .\n( ( ( atari interactive , inc . > overview ) ) ) . allgame . retrieved on 2009 - 11 - 02\nhiac xi corp . was established by hasbro , inc . for the purpose of acquiring the atari assets of jts corporation .\nthings got so convoluted that , at one point , the 2001 ps2 remake of spy hunter was developed by atari inc . subsidiary paradigm entertainment and published by midway games , which controlled the dying remnants of the original atari ' s arcade division . never mind that the original spy hunter had nothing whatsoever to do with atari .\nno . battlezone was in a separate auction from the classic atari ip and brand name ( which has not been auctioned yet ) as was math grand prix . and the title of this thread is a little misleading . the ip of the current atari ( atari sa / infogrames ) has been auctioned off , the newer titles and companies . not the atari brand name or original ( classic ) ip under atari inc . / atari interactive . that ' ll be happening yet .\ntrack the use of the atari brand ( licensed from atari interactive ) by infogrames on properties not themselves assigned to atari interactive .\n, owned by atari interactive and licensed by atari , to ship first quarter 2007 .\n, licensed by atari interactive . 92 games total . 72 titles by atari interactive :\n, licensed by atari interactive . 100 games total . 78 titles by atari interactive :\ninfogrames entertainment s . a . and atari , inc . announced that they had reached a definitive agreement to merge . through california u . s . holdings , inc . , infogrames entertainment s . a . would acquire the remaining outstanding equity interests of atari , inc . ( other than shares of common stock held by infogrames entertainment s . a . or its affiliates , which would be cancelled ) for us $ 1 . 68 per share , equivalent to a cash payment of approximately us $ 11 million . through california u . s . holdings , inc . , infogrames entertainment s . a . was already controlling majority shareholder in atari , inc . , holding approximately 51 . 4 % . following the merger , through california u . s . holdings , inc . , atari , inc . would become a wholly - owned subsidiary of infogrames entertainment s . a .\natari interactive is a name used by several separate groups and corporations since the mid - 1990s . in 1996 , it was the name of atari corporation ' s pc publishing division , bringing games like the atari jaguar ' s tempest 2000 to the pc platform . from 1998 to 2001 , atari interactive , inc . was the name of the corporate entity that held the atari properties purchased from jts by hasbro in 1998 , and functioned as the retro publishing subsidiary of hasbro interactive . it is currently the name of a wholly owned subsidiary of atari , sa ( formerly infogrames ) , who is the current owner of the atari brand and various other properties formerly belonging to hasbro interactive . it was formed in 2001 , when iesa acquired hasbro interactive and proceeded to rename it to infogrames interactive . in 2003 , iesa then changed the company name entirely to atari interactive , inc . as part of its worldwide reorganization to focus on use of the atari brand .\natari inc - 10 - kt \u2014 for 3 / 31 / 03 . sec info . retrieved on 2009 - 11 - 02\non april 30 , 2008 , atari inc . announced its intentions to accept infogrames ' buyout offer and to merge with infogrames .\nit also bought majority ownership of gt interactive in the late 90s ( gt itself had previously bought humongous ) , which it then forced to rename itself infogrames inc . , becoming the us subsidiary of infogrames . in 2003 it then forced it to rename itself atari inc . ( and ironically it was forced to license the name and properties from atari interactive ) . this is the company that everyone seems to be confusing with the original atari . in 2008 infogrames then bought the rest of the company , making it a wholly owned subsidiary as well .\nmicroprose inc / de quarterly report ( 10 - q ) item 1 . legal proceedings\nassumed the new subsidiary ' s $ 75 million bank debt and had invested $ 30 million at gt interactive by june 2000 .\ninfogrames purchased hasbro interactive from hasbro for $ 100 million . included in the sale were all rights to hasbro interactive ' s properties and subsidiaries including atari corporation - the original atari company - which was at that time owned by hasbro interactive . this gave infogrames exclusive rights to games franchises such as civilization and dungeons and dragons . hasbro interactive was later renamed infogrames interactive , inc . and atari corporation became atari interactive , inc . which was a subsidiary wholly owned by infogrames interactive , inc . at this time the atari brand was not being actively used to promote infogrames as a company or its various rights and properties .\natari inc . in new york , new york , u . s founded as gt interactive in 1993 , acquired in december 2001 .\natari inc . in new york , new york , u . s founded as gt interactive in 1993 , acquired in december 2001 .\natari , inc . reports receipt of non - binding offer from infogrames entertainment s . a . : financial news - yahoo ! finance\nin 1984 , the original atari inc . was split and the arcade division was turned into atari games inc . atari games received the rights to use the logo and brand name with appended text \u201cgames\u201d on arcade games , as well as rights to the original 1972\u20131984 arcade hardware properties . the atari consumer electronics division properties were in turn sold to tramel technology ltd . , which then renamed itself to atari corporation .\natari ( from a japanese verb meaning\nto hit the target\n) is a corporate and brand name owned by several entities since its inception in 1972 , currently by atari interactive , a subsidiary of the french publisher atari , sa ( asa ) . the original atari , inc . company which was founded in 1972 by nolan bushnell and ted dabney , was a pioneer in arcade games , home video game consoles , and home computers . the company ' s products , such as pong and the atari 2600 , helped define the electronic entertainment industry from the 1970s to the mid - 1980s . in 1983 the original atari , inc . was defunct , following the events of the famous video game burials of 1983 . this article is going to focus mostly on the original atari company founded in 1972 .\natari interactive is a name used by several separate groups and corporations since the mid - 1990s . in 1996 , it was the name of atari corporation ' s pc publishing division , bringing games like the atari jaguar ' s tempest 2000 to the pc platform . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] from 1998 to 2001 , atari interactive , inc . was the name of the corporate entity that held the atari properties purchased from jts by hasbro in 1998 , and functioned as the retro publishing subsidiary of hasbro interactive . [ 3 ] it is currently the name of a wholly owned subsidiary of atari , sa ( formerly infogrames ) , who is the current owner of the atari brand and various other properties formerly belonging to hasbro interactive . it was formed in 2001 , when iesa acquired hasbro interactive and proceeded to rename it to infogrames interactive . [ 4 ] in 2003 , iesa then changed the company name entirely to atari interactive , inc . as part of its worldwide reorganization to focus on use of the atari brand . [ 5 ]\non april 30 , 2008 , atari inc . announced its intentions to accept infogrames ' buyout offer and merge with infogrames . [ 42 ]\natari , inc . in new york , new york , u . s founded as gt interactive in 1993 , acquired in december 2001 .\nthrough our relationship with our majority stockholder , infogrames entertainment s . a . , a french corporation ( \u0093iesa\u0094 ) , listed on euronext , our products are distributed exclusively by iesa throughout europe , asia and other regions . similarly , we exclusively distribute iesa\u0092s products in the united states , canada and their territories and possessions . iesa owns approximately 59 % of us directly and through its wholly - owned subsidiary california u . s . holdings , inc . ( \u0093cush\u0094 ) and its majority - owned subsidiary atari interactive , inc . ( \u0093atari interactive\u0094 ) .\n, both by atari interactive , both developed by code mystics , to the atari arcade section ( online free play ) of atari . com .\njoined atari , including atari interactive , as cfo , replacing fabrice hamaide who departed the company .\nrights ( properties of atari interactive ) were sold by atari to uk studio rebellion interactive .\n. . . was coin - op . atari games is dead . long live atari games !\nagain same thing . battlezone had already been separated due to another previous project , hence not being a part of the main classic ip , which is all still under atari interactive / atari inc . . as i stated it ' s still only just the non\noriginal\natari properties and companies at this point , all the other stuff under the atari sa umbrella , which those two specific games had been moved under because of the above .\nin april 1985 , they released the first update to the 8 - bit computer line \u2014 the atari 65xe , the atari xe series . june 1985 saw the release of the atari 130xe , atari user groups received early sneak - preview samples of the new atari 520st\u2019s , and major retailer shipments hit store shelves in september 1985 of atari\u2019s new 32 - bit atari st computers . in 1986 , atari launched two consoles designed under warner \u2014 the atari 2600jr and the atari 7800 console ( which saw limited release in 1984 ) . atari rebounded .\ninfogrames entertainment sa acquires for a total investment of $ 135 million a controlling stake in major american publisher gt interactive software corp . , including its seven internal development studios .\natari ' s australian subsidiary also distributes games for konami of europe , codemasters uk , eidos interactive and sci . konami has an australian headquarters but this is for konami ' s gaming machines .\nalso at e3 , tiger electronics ( another subsidiary of hasbro ) introduced centipede , title by atari interactive , for the tiger urltoken ( handheld ) and the new tiger urltoken pocket pro handheld .\nin 1996 , atari corporation reverse merged with disk drive manufacturer jt storage ( jts ) , [ 7 ] becoming a division within the company . in 1998 , hasbro interactive acquired all atari corporation related properties from jts , [ 8 ] creating a new subsidiary , atari interactive . [ 9 ]\nkristen keller , previously atari vp & general counsel , was promoted to atari svp & general counsel .\nkristen keller , previously atari svp & general counsel , was promoted to atari evp & general counsel .\nprior to 1976 , atari produced arcade games and home pong games . to raise capital for the production of a new cartridge gaming system , bushnell sold atari to warner communications . he was named chairman of the board . after disagreements over the direction the company should take , bushnell left atari in 1978 . there followed numerous re - structures , name changes and buy - outs , and atari is now a subsidiary of the french holding company atari sa , formerly known as infogrames entertainment . in 2010 , it was announced that bushnell would join the company\u2019s board of directors .\nin 2007 , interactive game group acquired the microprose brand from atari interactive inc , which filed for transfer of trademark protection on december 27 , 2007 .\ngroups . however , odak had plenty of the desired consumer marketing experience with such companies as armour - dial , jovan inc . , and atari .\n, the world ' s first arcade video game , for nutting associates . on june 27 , 1972 atari , inc . was incorporated and soon hired\natari interactive started as a subsidiary of hasbro interactive , after hasbro interactive acquired all atari corporation related properties from jts in 1998 . iesa in turn acquired hasbro interactive in 2001 , and proceeded to rename it to infogrames interactive . in 2003 , iesa then changed the company name entirely to atari interactive .\nthe name of gt interactive software corp . , majority owned by infogrames entertainment s . a . via california u . s . holdings , inc . , was changed to : infogrames , inc .\non april 11 , 1994 the software toolworks were acquired by london - based media group pearson , plc for a reported $ 500 million usd . peason ditched the software toolworks brand , grouping both companies under the name mindscape inc . with peason plc in charge , mindscape inc . acquired strategic simulations ( which operated as a subsidiary ) and micromagic .\n\u00a9 2018 relationship science llc . all rights reserved . certain information provided by factset research system inc .\nplayism part of active gaming media inc . , focuses on the localization and distribution of video games .\ninfogrames has announced that it has completed the deal to buy atari inc , the us - based publisher , in a deal worth around usd 11 million .\non march 6 , 2008 , infogrames made an offer to atari inc . to buy out all remaining public shares for a value of us $ 1 . 68 per share or us $ 11 million total . the offer would make infogrames sole owner of atari inc . , making it a privately held company .\nthe atari jaguar was a commercial failure and it discontinued in 1996 then atari stopped making game consoles and now we want atari to make a new game console .\nfrequently asked questions \u2014 atari australia . atari . com . au . retrieved on 2009 - 11 - 02\ninfogrames entertainment s . a . adopted the atari brand , licensed from atari interactive , for all operations .\n, developed by code mystics , on steam for windows , featuring 100 atari arcade and atari 2600 games .\nbought by warner bros . in 1976 , closed in 1984 , assets split between atari corporation and atari games\ninfogrames entertainment was an international french holding company headquartered in lyon , france . it was the owner of atari , inc . , headquartered in new york city , u . s . , atari interactive , and various other international companies branded using atari ' s name .\nirata acquisition corp . , an indirect , wholly owned subsidiary of infogrames entertainment s . a . , was merged with and into atari , inc . as a result of the merger , each share of atari , inc . common stock held at the close of business on october 8 ( other than treasury shares , any shares owned by infogrames entertainment s . a . or its affiliates and any shares as to which stockholders of atari , inc . had perfected rights under section 262 of the delaware general corporation law ) automatically converted into a right to receive a cash payment of $ 1 . 68 per share , without interest .\natari inc . received court approval of its plan to exit bankruptcy under the control of its french parent atari s . a . judge james peck of the u . s . bankruptcy court in manhattan , presiding .\nfor $ 135 million , and assumed the new subsidiary ' s $ 75 million bank debt . by june 2000 infogrames had invested another $ 30 million in\nthis deal was completed on september 14 , when hasbro bought 91 % of microprose ' s shares and announced that microprose had become a wholly owned subsidiary .\nmerger between infogrames , inc . and infogrames north america completes . nasdaq ticker changes from gtis to ifgm .\non march 6 , 2008 , infogrames made an offer to atari inc . to buy out all remaining public shares for a value of us $ 1 . 68 per share or us $ 11 million total . the offer would make infogrames sole owner of atari inc . , making it a privately held company . [ 41 ]\nand encompasses its north american operations . headquartered in new york city , atari , inc . employs approximately 150 employees across the u . s . currently one of the largest third - party publishers of interactive entertainment software in the united states . , atari , inc . develops , publishes and distributes games for all available platforms . infogrames entertainment once the majority shareholder in atari , inc , announced at the end of april 2008 to fully reacquire the company and bring to a closure a period of financial underperformance and making the atari group whole again .\natari inc ' s former management team of jim wilson , tim flynn and jeff reese will remain with the company to focus on growing the historically - troubled atari brand in north america under gardner ' s new vision .\natari s . a . announced the addition of nolan bushnell ( co - founder of the original atari inc . ) , and tom virden to the board of directors , replacing the departed david gardner and phil harrison .\natari announced the phase one re - launch of atari . com . the new atari arcade section of the web site would feature free official online versions of games by atari interactive , each developed by code mystics , including :\non october 9 , 2008 , infogrames completed its takeover of atari inc . with that acquisition the atari brand was re - united under infogrames . infogrames said that it planned to reduce administrative costs and to focus on online gaming . namco bandai buyout of atari europe and distribution partners\natari , inc . terminates its existing distribution agreements with infogrames enters into a new distribution agreement covering the distribution by atari , inc . of interactive entertainment software games produced or acquired by infogrames and its affiliates in north america . this new distribution agreement covers the distribution of infogrames ' products in north america for the next three years .\natari s . a . announced the withdrawal of their filing for bankruptcy protection . the bankruptcy proceedings for atari ' s us subsidiaries , including atari interactive , would proceed .\nby 1996 , a series of successful lawsuits had left atari with millions of dollars in the bank , but the failure of the lynx and jaguar left atari without a product to sell . tramiel and his family also wanted out of the business . the result was a rapid succession of changes in ownership . in july 1996 , atari merged with jts inc . , a short - lived maker of hard disk drives , to form jts corp . in 1998 , hasbro interactive acquired all atari corporation related properties from jts , creating a new subsidiary , atari interactive . infogrames entertainment bought hasbro interactive in 2001 and renamed it to infogrames interactive , and then to atari interactive in 2003 . after iesa\u2019s acquisition of hasbro interactive , infogrames , inc . intermittently published atari branded titles for infogrames interactive .\nthe atari 5200 supersystem , commonly known as the atari 5200 , is a home video game console that was introduced in 1982 by atari inc . as a higher - end complementary console for the popular atari 2600 . the 5200 was created to compete with the intellivision , but wound up more directly competing with the colecovision shortly after its release .\ndistributors ' insistence on exclusive distribution deals ; both atari and kee could market virtually the same game to different distributors , with each getting an\nexclusive\ndeal . though kee ' s relationship to atari was invented in 1974 , joe keenan ' s management of the subsidiary led to him being promoted president of atari that same year .\n, by and among infogrames entertainment s . a . , california u . s . holdings , inc . and\n, first union national bank , as administrative agent , and california u . s . holdings , inc . (\ns grand ice cream , inc . , its midwestern partner . by the end of 1992 , ben & jerry\n, which iesa also renamed to infogrames , inc . and acquired a 62 % controlling interest in by 1999 .\ngt interactive software corp . and scavenger inc . enter into a multi - title distribution agreement for several pc titles\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 onecle inc . no claim to contracts derived from securities filings . terms of service | privacy policy\ncorrect , those were home games . i don ' t see what the issue is , curt and i have never stated anything different . when atari inc . was split in ' 84 , atari corp . got the home rights to all atari inc . coin properties as well as any copyright and tm filings ( since most of those properties were used in the consumer market as well ) and atari games got the arcade rights as well as all patents .\n, both for playstation 2 , to ship within weeks under the newly reinvented atari brand , licensed from atari interactive .\nkristen keller , previously atari senior director , legal & business affairs , was promoted to atari vp & general counsel .\natari and pariplay announced the upcoming launch of the atari lotto online site , to open by the end of 2016 .\nin 1984 , the original atari inc . was split , and the arcade division was turned into atari games inc . . atari games received the rights to use the logo and brand name with appended text\ngames\non arcade games , as well as rights to the original 1972 - 1984 arcade hardware properties . the atari consumer electronics division properties were in turn sold to jack tramiel ' s tramel technology ltd . , which then renamed itself to atari corporation . in 1996 , atari corporation reverse merged with disk drive manufacturer jt storage ( jts ) , becoming a division within the company .\natari as a company does not exist . it was a long , drawn out demise , however . it began in 1976 , when atari , inc . was sold to warner communications . the atari you ' re all thinking of was always a wholly owned subsidiary of warner . in 1984 , atari as a company ceased to exist in its entirety . warner liquidated what it could , and sold the ip largely to jack tramiel - this included the trademarks and branding . warner retained the atari arcade machine business , naming it atari games . warner sold this to namco in 1985 . ataritel , where some of the home computer technology had ended up , was sold to mitsubishi . now undead , atari shambled along under tramiel as atari corporation , [ . . . ]\nstar raiders touch pad controller and game manual . back of manual : \u201catari , inc . , consumer division , 1195 borregas ave . , sunnyvale , ca 94086\u201d copyright 1980 .\nfor $ 135 million , and assumed the new subsidiary ' s $ 75 million bank debt . by june 2000 infogrames had invested another $ 30 million in gt interactive .\ns grand ice cream , inc . , its mid western partner . by the end of 1992 , ben & jerry\nunder current management , atari inc . has shifted its business from traditional retail games to digital games and licensing with an increased focus on developing mobile games based on some of atari ' s most iconic and enduring franchises . with these moves , the company has added new revenue models , including digital download and advertising . as a result , atari inc . has become a growth engine for atari s . a . , which in turn has reported consecutive annual profits in 2011 and 2012 .\ninfogrames entertainment sa ( iesa ) was an international french holding company headquartered in villeurbanne , lyon , france . it was the owner of atari , inc . , headquartered in new york city , u . s and atari europe . it was founded in 1983 by bruno bonnell and christophe sapet using the proceeds from an introductory computer book . through its subsidiaries , infogrames produced , published and distributed interactive games for all major video game consoles and computer game platforms .\nin 1973 , atari secretly spawned a competitor called kee games , headed by nolan\u2019s next door neighbor joe keenan , to circumvent pinball distributors\u2019 insistence on exclusive distribution deals ; both atari and kee could market virtually the same game to different distributors , each getting an \u201cexclusive\u201d deal . joe keenan\u2019s management of the subsidiary led to him being promoted president of atari that same year .\nin favor of first union national bank , as administrative agent , and california u . s . holdings , inc . (\nhasbro is a trademark of hasbro , inc . and is issued with permission . wizards of the coast and dragonshard are trademarks of wizards of the coast , inc . in the usa and other countries and is used with permission . 2006 wizards .\nat this point mindscape inc . had branches all over the world , and were one of the biggest video game publishers ."]}
{"id": 56018, "summary": [{"text": "tamil nadu energy development agency ( teda ) ( tamil : \u0ba4\u0bae\u0bbf\u0bb4\u0bcd\u0ba8\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0bc1 \u0b8e\u0bb0\u0bbf\u0b9a\u0b95\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bbf \u0bb5\u0bb3\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0b9a\u0bcd\u0b9a\u0bbf \u0bae\u0bc1\u0b95\u0bae\u0bc8 ) is a state government owned agency in the indian state of tamil nadu .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "established in 1985 , the agency takes the onus of promoting and proliferating the new and renewable energy sources in this state .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "this government undertaking is also the nodal agency for renewable energy related interests in this state . ", "topic": 27}], "title": "tamil nadu energy development agency", "paragraphs": ["tamil nadu energy development agency has played very active role in promoting renewable energy in the state .\nthe tamil nadu energy development agency ( teda ) has issued a request for proposals ( rfp ) for the development of another 500mw of solar park in the south indian state .\nteda is tamil nadu energy development agency . it is an independent agency setup by government of tamil nadu in the year 1984 , as a registered society with a specific purpose \u2013 to create awareness and migrate the state from using fossil fuels to renewable energy .\nwe hereby agree with the terms and conditions and specifications stipulated by tamil nadu energy development agency ( teda ) for the installation of the solar rooftop power plant .\nthe government of tamil nadu recognized the significance of renewable energy resources and set up a separate agency as a registered society , called the tamil nadu energy development agency ( teda ) in 1985 . it is the nodal agency for the promotion of renewable energy and energy conservation in the state , under the overall administrative control of the energy department . the objective behind the establishment of teda was as follows :\nsolar pv systems must be installed only by the qualified solar installers empanelled by the tamil nadu energy development agency through a tendering system under this scheme . the list can be accessed at urltoken\n\u2039 4 institutional framework and policies on renewable energy in tamil nadu up 4 . 2 policies and programs \u203a\nthe government of tamil nadu realized the importance and need for renewable energy , and set up a separate agency , as registered society , called the tamil nadu energy development agency ( teda ) as early as 1985 , as per g . o . ms . no . 163 , p . & d . ( ec ) department , dated 29 . 11 . 1984 with the following specific objectives : -\nwe hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of our knowledge . if information given by us is found to be false , tamil nadu energy development agency ( teda ) is entitled to reject the application at any stage .\nwe hereby agree to be contacted by tamilnadu energy development agency though sms to intimate the various stages of my application even if i am registered in the national do not disturb registry .\nor the same may be obtained from office of teda / chennai ( tamilnadu energy development agency , 5th floor , e . v . k . sampath maaligai , no . 68 . college road , chennai , pin code : 600006 . )\nthe government of tamil nadu is committed to mitigate the climate change effects by bringing out policies conducive to promote renewable energy generation in the state . the government intends to make renewable energy a people\u2019s movement just like rain water harvesting .\ndeemed conversion to non - agricultural status is not available in tamil nadu for solar power developers under any currennt policy or state initiative .\nunder small hydro project implemented by tneb directly , tamil nadu has an installed capacity of 89 . 7 mw as on 31 . 3 . 2009 .\ngrid connected power : \u00b7 tamil nadu has achieved tremendous success in harnessing renewable energy for generation of grid quality power . it has an installed capacity of 4790 mw from renewable sources as on 31 . 3 . 2009 against country\u2019s installed capacity of 14485 mw , which is about 33 % . \u00b7 as a share of grid power , renewable energy with installed capacity of 4790 mw accounts for about 32 % of tneb\u2019s total grid capacity of about 15 , 100 mw while the national average is 9 % only . \u00b7 dividing the 2008 - 09 , the total units generated in tamil nadu from renewable energy sources is 7532 million units which is 11 % of tamil nadu is grid consumption .\nconsent to establish is required to be taken before starting construction work for the solar plant . tamil nadu offers a single window clearance mechanism and this clearance can be facilitated through teda . else , the tamil nadu pollution control board has an online portal which can be employed to register for and obtain consent to establish urltoken\nthe first step in project design and development is the site identification . in tamil nadu , the developer has to identify a suitable land for the project . currently , no land banks are available , however , the state industries promotion corporation of tamil nadu ( sipcot ) and tamil nadu industrial development corporation ( tidco ) are identifying suitable land banks for industrial development including solar parks . the category of the land has to be checked with the revenue department of the state . further , one of the key factor in identification of a suitable site is to obtain the consent of the present owner of that piece of land , to sell . suitability of a place includes factors such as suitable irradiation , access to site and availability of evacuation infrastructure . this step is undertaken in conjunction with other analysis such as solar radiation analysis , infrastructure analysis etc .\n1 . to achieve energy security . 2 . to reduce carbon emissions . 3 . to project tamil nadu as a solar hub . 4 . to generate 3000 mw of solar energy by 2015 . 5 . to achieve grid parity by 2015 . 6 . to encourage indigenous solar manufacturing facilities in the state .\nrefund of 50 % of the vat paid on purchase of capital goods exclusively for captive power generation within the construction period , provided they are manufactured in tamil nadu .\nwe hereby agree not to make teda or the government of tamil nadu a party in disputes between the partners regarding the installation and operation of the jointly owned rooftop solar pv plant including disputes relating to the sharing of energy production by the jointly owned solar pv plant .\nit encourages investment through attractive power purchase policies such as wheeling and banking facilities at concessional rates for captive use , reasonable tariff for power sold to tamil nadu electricity board ( tneb ) .\nfor every 1 kw installed , the typical solar pv system generation in tamil nadu is about 1 , 500 kwh ( units ) per annum . actual energy generation depends on the efficiency of solar , tilt angle of the solar panel , weather , grid availability and cleanness of the solar panels .\nthis policy came into force in 2012 and will be operational till 2015 . this policy aims to achieve 3gw installed capacity by 2015 . out of the 3000 mw 1500 mw is the target for utility scale , 350 mw for rooftops and remaining 1150 mw to be achieved through rec . this policy mandates 3 % solar rpo requirement till december 2013 & 6 % solar rpo requirement from 2014 . rpo will be applicable to special economic zones ( sezs ) ; industries guaranteed with 24 / 7 power supply ; it parks , telecom towers ; all colleges & residential schools ; buildings with a built up area of 20 , 000 sq . m . solar rooftop programme to be encouraged through domestic rooftop gbi , promoting rooftops in government buildings and promoting solar water heating . net metering would be encouraged for the penetration of rooftop technology . solar park development is another attractive feature under this policy . developers would be selected through competitive bidding for the development of solar power projects in the state . tamil nadu energy development agency ( teda ) is the nodal agency and would be responsible for granting the single window clearance and various other statutory clearances required for the development of the project . the wheeling and banking charges would be as per tamil nadu electricity regulatory commission ' s orders . major incentive is the 100 exemption of electricity duty for 5 years and tax concession as per the state ' s industrial policy . state would be energizing over one lakh street lights through solar energy by 2015 - 2016 and water supply installations in local bodies to be energized through solar power .\nsolar power that is not consumed in the residential building can be exported to the tangedco grid and will be eligible for solar net - metering . in solar net - metering the consumer pays for the net energy imported from the tangedco grid ( = energy imported from the grid minus energy exported to the grid ) . exported energy will be credited up to a limit of 90 % of the imported energy during a 12 months settlement period . to avail of solar net - metering the consumer needs to apply to tangedco . for details the tamil nadu consumer guide for solar net - metering may be consulted . this consumer guide can be found here : urltoken net metering consumer guide . pdf\u201d .\nopen access will be granted for the tenure of the project . in case of no response from nodal agency in response to application within 21 days , deemed open access will be granted .\nthe banking charges for wheeling of power generated from the solar power projects , to the desired locations for captive use / third party sale within the state will be as per the orders of the tamil nadu electricity regulatory commission .\nthe wheeling charges for wheeling of power generated from the solar power projects , to the desired locations for captive use / third party sale within the state will be as per the orders of the tamil nadu electricity regulatory commission .\nto promote the use of new and renewable sources of energy ( nrse ) and to implement projects therefore .\nrenewable energy ( re ) sources provide a viable option for on / off grid electrification & wide industrial applications .\nit has taken up implementation of electrification of un - electrified habitations using solar lighting and other renewable energy sources .\nunder the recently launched chief minister\u2019s solar rooftop capital incentive scheme , the tamil nadu government provides a capital subsidy of rs . 20 , 000 per kilowatt for grid - connected domestic solar pv systems in addition to the 30 % subsidy scheme of the ministry of new and renewable energy ( mnre ) of the government of india . for individual homes or flats , the solar system capacity shall be 1 kw . for the residential flats solar system capacity of 5 kw , 10 kw and multiples thereof can be applied for common usage as group application . the chief minister\u2019s solar rooftop capital incentive scheme applies to grid - connected solar pv systems . solar pv systems must be installed only by the qualified solar installers empanelled by the tamil nadu energy development agency through a tendering system under this scheme . the list can be accessed at teda website . the applicant may opt for any capacity out of 1 , 2 , 5 & 10 kwp , but subsidy will be limited to 1kwp per house / flat . the registration can be done either online or offline by filling the appropriate formats . the details about the scheme can be found in the\nvarious statutory clearances that are essential for the development and commissioning of solar energy projects will be handled by teda in co - ordination with the concerned departments / agencies . guaranteed single window clearance will be provided through teda in 30 days so that the plants can be commissioned in less than 12 months .\nthe state is blessed with various forms of renewable energy sources viz . , wind , solar , biomass , biogas , small hydro , etc . municipal and industrial wastes could also be useful sources of energy while ensuring safe disposal .\n\u00b7 tamil nadu is no . 1 in india with an installed capacity of 4287 mw as on 31 . 3 . 2008 , which is about 44 % of the total installed capacity in india . the private investment in wind power exceeds rs . 18200 crores . the power generation has exceeded 40 billion units ( cumulative ) . cogeneration & biomass : \u00b7 tamil nadu is a pioneer in introducing cogeneration in sugar mills and continues to lead with installed capacity of 466 mw of which exportable surplus is 266 mw , which is about 250 % of installed capacity in india . the installed capacity from biomass is 147 . 5 mw . ( includes waste to energy projects )\n\u00b7 25068 solar domestic lighting systems installed in tamil nadu with assistance from government . \u00b7 6095 solar street lights installed in pubic places / streets mostly in village panchayats with government assistance and active support and involvement of rural development department . \u00b7 solar water and air heating / drying systems installed for a collector area of 28791 sq . m . \u00b7 biomass gasifiers with cumulative capacity of 5444 kw are in operation . \u00b7 189 nos . of community and toilet linked biogas plants have been constructed in the state under subsidy scheme .\nrenewable energy certificate ( rec ) mechanism promotes trading of solar power to meet solar purchase obligations ( spo ) . all the obligated entities committed to meet spo will necessarily have to either produce solar power ( captive ) or buy solar power from tamil nadu generation and distribution corporation limited ( tangedco ) or purchase solar re certificates for an equivalent quantity through the power exchange from the promoters who have tradable re certificates . under this mechanism solar power promoters are eligible to possess one tradable re certificate per every 1000 units of energy ( 1 mwh ) wheeled to the distribution utility or to any other licensee .\ni am the owner of the building and / or the person in whose name the tangedco service connection has been obtained and i hereby agree not to make teda or the government of tamil nadu a party in disputes with the owner of the premises in relation to the installation and operation of the rooftop solar pv plant .\nit facilitates wind power development by undertaking wind resource assessment , setting up demonstration wind farms , offering financial incentives , etc . indeed , the initial wind power demonstration projects were instrumental in facilitating private sector investments in wind in the country by establishing techno - economical feasibility of wind energy . the costs and quantum of wind power generation observed helped in framing out first guidelines for the preferential tariff .\nwe need energy to power our appliances , to fuel our vehicles , for everything . we have been depending on fossil fuels for our energy needs . fossil fuels come from natural reserves like coal and oil . the problem with fossil fuel is they are limited in supply . the whole world consumes fossil fuel that its only a matter of time before we run out of them . the result could be catastrophic . the cost of power or fuel would be unimaginably high because of great demand and depreciating supply . this is already happening . besides , at the rate we are consuming fossil fuel , it will have a disastrous impact on our fragile atmosphere . if you are wondering why the seasons are not predictable anymore , why it rains when it normally doesn\u2019t or its hot when its not supposed to be , we have caused almost all of it by our fossil fuel dependence . we need to change quickly to renewable energy before its too late . world over , this is a pressing issue . teda is doing its bit for the state of tamil nadu by being a channel of initiatives for both central government and government of tamil nadu .\nunder this scheme , the tamil nadu government provides a capital subsidy of rs . 20 , 000 per kilowatt for grid - connected domestic solar pv systems in addition to the 30 % subsidy scheme * of the ministry of new and renewable energy ( mnre ) of the government of india . for individual homes / flats , the solar system capacity shall be 1 kw . for the residential flats solar system capacity of 5 kw , 10 kw and multiples thereof can be applied for common usage as group application .\nthe promoter can trade the certificates to the spo consumers within the regulated price band as dictated by the market forces from time to time . all solar power producers are eligible to avail of the clean development mechanism ( cdm ) benefits to enhance the viability of the projects .\nthere is an ever increasing demand for energy in spite of the rising prices of oil & other fossil fuel / depletion of fossil fuels . energy demand , in particular electricity production has resulted in creation of fossil fuel based power plants that let out substantial green house gas / carbon emission into the atmosphere causing climate change and global warming .\nthe information presented on the ireeed web site provides an overview of various state level & central level policies & financial incentives in renewable & energy efficiency domain . more . .\n\u00b7 grid - connected pv systems do not require batteries . batteries are costly require periodic maintenance and also lead to wastage of 15 \u2013 20 % energy in storage and retrieval .\nthe chosen solar power park developer ( sppd ) must set up the park on a contiguous piece of land in any part of tamil nadu that has solar irradiance ranging from 5 to 6 wh / m 2 / day , throughout the year . the land must also be acquired by the sppd either on free - hold ownership or on leased land basis . it is expected that the land will cover roughly 1 , 010 hectares .\nin tamil nadu , the developer has to approach tantransco / tangedco depending upon the interconnection substation voltage levels and file an application for load flow study and bay allocation along with a fees of inr 10 , 000 . the documents to be submitted along with the application include project details and land registration details . the costs of load flow study are inr 2 lakh plus taxes for solar projects with capacity up to 15 mw and inr 5 lakhs plus taxes for solar projects with capacity above 15 mw . 50 % of security amounts have to be deposited with the application which are as follows :\nrenewable energy doesn\u2019t deplete . sun never stops giving its light no matter how much we use the sunlight . so it is with the wind . they are always there and will always be there . all we need is a way to harness them and create power from them . thanks to modern technology , we now have everything we need to obtain free , unlimited power from renewable energy . even better , this is absolutely environment friendly so we can leave the earth preserved for the future generations to enjoy . nature has a way of healing itself when we stop hurting it . so , eventually , everything could be back to how it used to be . monsoons coming in time , fuels getting cheaper , etc . wouldn\u2019t you like it ?\n\u00b7 a grid - connected photovoltaic power system will reduce the power bill due to the import and export of power through net metering provision . illustration : someone imports ( consumes ) 1 , 000 kwh from the grid and exports 600 kwh to the grid in a billing cycle . the energy bill will be for 400 kwh ( 1000 kwh \u2013 600 kwh ) accounted by netmeter .\ndevelopment of solar parks : utility scale solar parks may comprise 250 mw in sizes of 1 to 5 mw , 600 mw in sizes of 5 to 10 mw and 650 mw of sizes above 10 mw . solar power projects will be developed through competitive / reverse bidding . solar parks with a capacity of about 50 mw each will be targeted in 24 districts . net metering : - net metering will be allowed ( at multiple voltage levels ) to promote rooftop penetration . - net metering facility will be extended to solar power systems installed in commercial establishments and individual homes connected to the electrical grid to feed excess power back to the grid with\npower credits\naccruing to the photovoltaic energy producer . a ) domestic rooftop gbi : all domestic consumers will be encouraged to put up roof - top solar installations . a generation based incentive ( gbi ) of rs 2 / unit for first two years , re 1 / unit for next two years and re 0 . 5 / unit for subsequent 2 years will be provided for all solar or solar - wind hybrid rooftops being in\na ) the applicant shall make payment of the solar pv system cost to the installer excluding 30 % ministry of new and renewable energy ( mnre ) subsidy , rs . 20 , 000 per kwp state incentive b ) the comprehensive maintenance charges ( cmc ) to be paid to the installer is optional . c ) 30 % mnre subsidy limited to 30 % of mnre bench mark cost or project cost , whichever is less\nit is recommended that for ascertaining accuracy of solar irradiation data , dedicated weather stations are erected at the site for local irradiation measurement and a minimum of 12 to 18 months of data is gathered for observation . there are currently 3 solar radiation resource assessment stations under the national institute of wind energy ( niwe ) . they are located at tiruvallur , chennai , vellore , trichy , erode , karaikodi , ramanathapuram , kayathar and puducherry . read more .\npromotion of distributed generation by educational institutions . comments requested from stakeholders\nonline application form for enrolling in solar technician training programme\ntangedco \u2013 working instructions for direct net metering services in domestic tf , dt : 16 . 05 . 2015\nthe chief minister\u2019s solar rooftop capital incentive scheme applies to grid - connected solar pv systems . this capital subsidy scheme is for the grid - tie system only .\nthe application format may be downloaded from the weblink urltoken for two different categories as follows .\nyou may opt for any capacity out of 1 , 2 , 5 & 10 kwp , but subsidy will be limited to 1kwp per house / flat .\ntwo ways of registration are possible . it can be done either online or offline as follows\ntake a print of submitted copy , sign and submit the same to teda / chennai through post or in person immediately .\nc . sign and submit the same to teda / chennai through post or in person .\nthe order of priority for the offline registration will be considered only after the applications received through online of the same day when it reaches teda / chennai office .\na . applications received on offline will be entered online and their corresponding registration number will be communicated through sms .\nbased on the priority and correctness of applications , the sanctions will be communicated to the registered applicants through email / sms at the end of every week and the registered application numbers with corresponding sanction numbers will be displayed in the following web link applicant login the applicants can then check status , download workorder formats , sanction format etc . , by giving their registration number .\nthe final list of empanelled installers with contact details is displayed in the teda\u2019s website in the following web link urltoken this list will be intimated to the sanctioned beneficiaries through email also .\nthe applicant will have to enter into an agreement with the supplier / installer for payment of cost after deduction of subsidy .\nyou have opted for not forwarding your contact details to the empanelled installers . hence you will have to obtain empanelled installers contact details from teda\u2019s website ( after the installers are empanelled through the tender process ) and contact them on your own to finalise your order . in case you want the installers to contact you directly then you should go and change the option to \u201cyes\u201d\nthe capital incentive can be availed only by domestic consumers with a tangedco service connection under tariff la1a .\nfor individual applicants only 1 kwp plants for residential purpose will be considered for a tamilnadu government subsidy of rs . 20 , 000 / - per kwp\nthe subsidy can be availed only by domestic consumers with a tangedco service connection under tariff la1a . in residential apartments having swimming pool with tangedco service connection for common purpose other than la1a tariff shall also be considered for this subsidy scheme .\nthe subsidy scheme applies only to grid - connected rooftop solar pv systems comprising solar pv modules , rooftop support structure , solar grid inverter , cabling and protective devices . grid - tie system only will be considered .\na ) the change of address shall not be allowed . if an applicant moves to a different address after the registration of an application , a new application with the new address details will have to be filed and application seniority of the old application will be cancelled .\nsigned hard copies of on - line registrations must reach the teda office in chennai immediately . if the hard copy application is not received , the online registration shall be annulled . seniority will be as per online submission date .\napplicants who do not make on - line applications will be given application seniority on the basis of the date of receipt of the hard copy application in teda\u2019s chennai office . these applications will be assigned seniority after the on - line applications received on that day .\nin case of flats / apartments , the application can be made individually or collectively by flat owners .\nthe subsidy scheme provides also for applications for joint ownership of a rooftop solar pv plant that serves more than one residence with the following conditions : a ) the joint applicants shall each contribute to the jointly owned rooftop solar pv plant in relation to the plant capacity allocated to them . b ) the average plant capacity per applicant shall not exceed 1 kwp ( e . g . a joint application by 10 joint applicants cannot be for a plant capacity in excess of 10 kwp ) . for plants of a higher capacity , the subsidy will be capped at an average of 1 kwp per applicant . c ) the contract with the installer of the rooftop solar pv plant shall be entered into by the association after obtaining written approval of each joint applicant on the terms of the contract . d ) existing registered flat owners associations may apply for the installation of rooftop solar pv plant that serve the common facilities of an apartment complex ( e . g . lights , pumps , lifts ) . for these solar plants , the solar grid inverter output shall be connected to the electrical distribution board ( s ) of these common facilities and the existing collective service connection may be used for the purpose of net - metering . in this set - up there are no credits of export kwh to the service connections of individual applicants but only to the collective service connection to which the common facilities are connected .\nteda will provide sanction letters for both online and offline applications . these sanction letters will be available on the website of teda for downloading by the beneficiaries .\nlist of installer / installers approved by teda with their project cost after shortlisting through tender process shall be displayed on the teda website the applicant shall select one of the installer from this list .\nthe inter - connection between the solar grid inverter and the building\u2019s electrical distribution board for a maximum cable length of 25 m will be within the scope of the solar plant installer . the cost of additional lengths of cable shall be borne by the applicant .\napproved cost by teda will be for flat roof installation only . if the roof is not flat and requires additional mounting structure then that will have to be separately borne by the applicant\nunder this scheme , no generation based incentive ( gbi ) will be provided by the government of tamilnadu .\ndetails of group representative shall be filled below . however details of all group memebers to be filled in form a .\nimage width & height less than or equal to 150px . max file size should be 50kb\nif we register on - line , we hereby agree to send the signed hard copy to teda , chennai immediately .\nafter sanction accorded by teda , we hereby agree to place a work order as per the guidelines of teda on one of the installers selected by us from the list of installers empanelled by teda .\nwe hereby agree to furnish along with the hard copy of this application a nomination ( in the format given by teda ) signed by all group applicants by which the undersigned has been nominated as the one - point contact and liaison person with teda for matters relating to the proposed rooftop solar pv plant .\nwe hereby agree to bear the cost for provision of bidirectional meter in addition with the project cost and the same shall be deducted from the state government subsidy .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ne . v . k sampath maaligai , 5thfloor , no . 68 , college road , chennai - 600 006 tel : 044\nit does not constitute professional advice or other professional financial guidance , and it should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions , investment decisions or tax decisions , or when executing other binding agreements . ireeed has taken due care and caution in compilation of data obtained from various sources including which it considers reliable and first hand . however , ireeed does not guarantee the accuracy , adequacy or completeness of any information and it not responsible for errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information and especially states that it has no financial liability whatsoever to the subscribers / users of this website . less . .\ncopyright \u00a9 2013 ireeed . all rights reserved . last modified : march 31 , 2015\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 global ccs institute has tried to make information on this website as accurate as possible . however , it does not guarantee that the information is totally accurate or complete . therefore , the information on this website should not be relied upon solely when making commercial decisions . some sections of this website are open to public participation . for more information , visit the terms of use for this website .\nexemption from electricity tax to the extent of 100 % of electricity generated from solar power used for self consumption / sale to utility will be allowed for 5 years .\nthe issuance , following an earlier invitation for expressions of interest , comes as part of the central government\u2019s major 20gw solar parks scheme .\nultimately , the sppd must plan , finance , develop , execute , operate and maintain the solar power park . the sppd will also be responsible for creating the internal transmission network on behalf of the solar project developers .\nthere have multiple instances in the past of solar developers that have won pv capacity within solar parks being held up by a delay on the internal infrastructure and transmission in the park .\nsubscribe to the daily email newsletter for technology , policy and business pv news .\nalta devices sets new gaas solar cell conversion efficiency record at 28 . 9 %\nwe send out a daily email newsletter with the latest in depth news and analysis .\nteda will try to facilitate in obtaining the required approvals from the state transmission utility .\nguaranteed single window clearance will be provided by teda in 30 days so that the plants can be commissioned in less than 12 months .\n100 % exemption on electricity generated from solar power plants used for self consumption or sale to utility for 5 years .\nannexure ii a , pp . 46 / 82 of tnerc comprehensive tariff order on solar\n1 . identify a suitable piece of land 2 . obtain consent from current owners 3 . check the categorization of the land with the revenue department\nthe following has to be checked : # global horizontal solar radiation # diffused horizontal solar radiation # direct normal solar radiation # wind speed / direction # rain accumulation # air temperature # atmospheric pressure ( slp ) and # relative humidity .\nthe developer can ascertain the nearest and most optimal substation for power evacuation by referring to a district wise substation list available at this link . the developer has to then approach tangedco / tantransco for grid feasibility approval .\nthe process of land acquisition involves identifying a piece of revenue land and obtaining a government lease for the same through the following process : # # after identification of land , submit an application to the district collector . # # district collector provides recommendation letter which shall be forwarded to the the panchayat ( talati ) via the additional district collector # # the panchayat ( talati ) examines records to ascertain the availability and applicability of the land . # # the panchayat ( talati ) then demarcates land in front of the developer and some villagers . # # consent from thepanchayat ( talati ) is routed through the additional district collector and the district collector to the state revenue department and revenue minister . # # revenue minister approves the recommendation for lease of land which is then executed in the form of a lease deed by the district collector . if the land is forest land then that is taken on lease from the forest department . private land is purchased from a private individual or corporation\n# complex procedure of conversion in case of revenue land , application needs to be routed through various state nodal agencies . need to hire agents and liaison officer to facilitate and understand the process # lack of ownership data , land demarcation records , maps and various local claims over the land . clarity on land classification is also a concern\nprocedure for land conversion tahasildar / revenue inspectors will visit the spot and confirm whether proper approach road is available to the land and also verify the land tribunal\u2019s original records and other documents submitted by the applicant . again the verification will be done at each stage in deputy commissioner\u2019s office as per rules . on successful verification , the land conversion application will be approved and the notice will be issued to the party to remit the conversion fees and other fees , if any , to the government , following which the conversion order will be issued to the party .\n1 . inr 10 lakhs per mw for project capacity up to 10 mw 2 . inr 7 . 5 lakhs per mw for project capacity above 10 mw and up to 25 mw 3 . inr 4 lakhs per mw for project capacity above 25 mw\nanother 50 % of the above mentioned security deposit is to be submitted after completion of load flow study . upon completion of this , a connectivity approval is given to the developer . 100 % of the security deposit is returned to the developer after commissioning of the solar power plant .\n1 ) govt . order for having obtained permission for setting up of power plant ."]}
{"id": 56020, "summary": [{"text": "national tyres and autocare is an independent tyre and automotive parts retailer based in stockport in greater manchester , england .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the company is now part of axle group holdings ltd . they are commonly referred to as just ' national tyres ' although the limited company is still national tyre service ltd ( trading as national tyres and autocare ) .", "topic": 36}], "title": "national tyres and autocare", "paragraphs": ["although the limited company is still national tyre service ltd ( trading as national tyres and autocare ) .\nnational tyres and autocare uk ' s no . 1 fast fit for oil change\ncheap mot deals | national tyres and autocare uk ' s no . 1 fast fit for mot\nour autocare technicians are experts in fitting all the products which national tyres and autocare offers and take pride in providing fast , friendly and . . .\nour fleet autocare technicians are experts in fitting all the products which national tyres and autocare offers and take pride in providing fast , friendly and . . .\n. the company is now part of axle group holdings ltd . they are commonly referred to as just ' national tyres ' although the limited company is still national tyre service ltd ( trading as national tyres and autocare ) .\nnational tyres and autocare was formed in august 1970 under the name national tyre service ltd . it brought together a number of regional independent companies to form the uk ' s first national network of tyre fitting centres .\ntyrepress ( 14 april 2010 ) .\nnational tyres to sell tyres on ebay\n. tyrepress .\nbasically , the goods by request\nnational tyres and autocare\ncan be shipped to any place in ireland , including leinster , ulster , munster , and connacht .\nnational tyres and autocare - the complete information and online sale with free shipping . order and buy now for the lowest price in the best online store ! discounts & coupons .\nat national tyres and autocare we have over a thousand tyre fitters in more than 230 tyre centres , ready to provide you with the best car and van tyres and 4x4 tyres , at the best prices currently available in the uk . we have regular special offers on car tyres , van tyres and 4x4 tyres as well as great deals on exhausts and car batteries . urltoken show less\nbasically , the goods by your query\nnational tyres and autocare\ncan be shipped to any place in the uk , including england , scotland , wales , and northern ireland .\nnational tyres and autocare is the largest independent fast fit specialist in the uk . our highly trained technicians are specialists in vehicle parts repair including tyres , exhausts , brakes , batteries , mot testing , and vehicle safety inspections\nnational tyres and autocare was formed in august 1970 under the name national tyre service ltd . it brought together a number of companies to form the uk ' s first national network of tyre fitting centres . the components were marsham tyre service , briggs tyre service and gorrills tyre service were owned and merged by dunlop ltd .\ni always use national tyres as i always find the staff very helpful and carry out a good service .\nin february 2006 national tyres launched tyre shopper to rival the emerging low cost internet only tyre retailers .\naugust ' s tyres & accessoriesfeatures winter tyres and brakes as well as all the latest news and analysis .\nat national tyres we have over a thousand tyre fitters in more than 235 tyre centres , ready to provide you with the best car and van tyres , 4x4 tyres , at the best prices currently available in the uk . we have regular special offers on car tyres , van tyres and 4x4 tyres as well as great deals on exhausts and car batteries .\n. at the same time continental ag also purchased smiley tyres & exhausts ( who subsequently merged with national tyre service ) and tyre wholesalers birkenshaw international and viking tyres . birkenshaw international and viking tyres later merged to form viking international .\nordering products and services through the national tyres and autocare website is quick , easy and secure . you can buy tyres online , compare prices , and find online - exclusive deals . if you can ' t get to a branch just relax and enjoy the freedom that comes with making your purchases online .\nfire crews were called to the blaze at national tyres on aylestone road on saturday morning after reports of black smoke and fumes .\nas usual , the goods by your query\nnational tyres and autocare\nin vermont can be bought in burlington , south burlington , rutland , barre , montpelier , winooski , st . albans , newport , vergennes and smaller towns .\nin may 1991 , national tyre service ltd was bought from btr plc by german tyre manufacturer continental ag . at the same time continental ag also purchased smiley tyres & exhausts ( who subsequently merged with national tyre service ) and tyre wholesalers birkenshaw international and viking tyres . birkenshaw international and viking tyres later merged to form viking international .\n. the company is now part of axle group holdings ltd . they are commonly referred to as just ' national tyres '\nmark smith ( 23 april 2008 ) .\nnational tyres set for \u00a312m injection to accelerate expansion\n. herald scotland .\nmark smith ( 23 april 2008 ) .\nnational tyres set for \u00a312m injection to accelerate expansion\n. herald scotland .\nin fact , any things related with\nnational tyres and autocare\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 .\nben harrington ( 11 july 2007 ) .\nrivals zoom in as national tyres is put up for sale\n. telegraph .\nben harrington ( 11 july 2007 ) .\nrivals zoom in as national tyres is put up for sale\n. telegraph .\ndisclaimer : whilst we will endeavour to ensure that the store location information contained in the download is correct , and will update the download on our website when required , national tyres and autocare will not be reponsible for any errors or omissions to the data .\ngenerally , the goods by your query\nnational tyres and autocare\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 .\nbest of all , you can order your tyres online and pick them up at your local national uk branch . it ' s the next best thing to getting your tyres delivered to your door .\nordering tyres for customers . ordering tyre ' s and auto - care products , authorising tyre replacements , national mobile job allocation and processing web placed . . .\nmark smith ( 7 may 2010 ) .\nnational tyres boss in 63 % pay cut despite profit hike\n. herald scotland .\nmark smith ( 7 may 2010 ) .\nnational tyres boss in 63 % pay cut despite profit hike\n. herald scotland .\nit goes without saying that the goods by request\nnational tyres and autocare\nin south dakota can be shipped to sioux falls , rapid city , aberdeen , brookings , watertown , mitchell , yankton , pierre , huron , spearfish , vermillion , and other cities .\nthen don ' t forget to check out our national tyres special offers on brake pads , brake discs , steering and suspension parts including shock absorbers .\nin august 2006 the leicester branch of national tyres was almost completely destroyed in a large fire . the branch was subsequently rebuilt and still trades today .\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 ,\nnational tyres and autocare 2018\n) .\nexcellent service\ni have used national several times for new tyres , oil change etc . and have always been pleased with the service .\ngraham spencer\ntyres online ( 14 april 2010 ) .\nambassadors for tyre safety recognised by tic\n. tyres online .\nand the products related to the term\nnational tyres and autocare\nin west virginia can be sent to charleston , huntington , morgantown , parkersburg , wheeling , weirton , fairmont , martinsburg , beckley , clarksburg , south charleston , st . albans , vienna , bluefield . . .\nin october 2004 national tyres were awarded the tyre industry council ' s ' tyre safety industry award ' for pioneering tyre safety clinics at major supermarkets .\nand today the products by request\nnational tyres and autocare\nin montana can be delivered to the following cities : billings , missoula , great falls , bozeman , butte , helena , kalispell , havre , anaconda , miles city , belgrade , livingston , laurel , whitefish , lewistown , sidney , and other cities .\nit is understood that scottish - based national tyres , which sells and fits tyres , exhausts , batteries and other automotive parts , has hired pricewaterhousecoopers to advise on a strategic review - a move that could lead to a sale of the business .\nand of course , the goods by your query\nnational tyres and autocare\nin nebraska can be delivered to omaha , lincoln , bellevue , grand island , kearney , fremont , hastings , norfolk , north platte , papillion , columbus , la vista , scottsbluff , south sioux city , beatrice , lexington , and other cities and towns .\nthis tyre distributor services national fleet and retail customers on car , truck and earthmover tyres . it is a long established business with a turnover of approximately \u00a31 . 9 million per annum .\nnational tyres is the largest independent fast fit specialist in the uk , providing services to car fleets as well as more than 1 million retail customers a year .\nin other words , the goods by your query\nnational tyres and autocare\ncan be shipped to any place in new zealand , including north island , south island , waiheke island , and smaller islands . no doubt , the products by requestcan be shipped to such cities asit is also available for the people living in , and so on .\nnational completes thousands of oil and filter changes every week , helping customers ' engines run better and last longer for a low cost .\nno doubt , the products related to the term\nnational tyres and autocare\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 , etc .\nnormally , the goods by request\nnational tyres and autocare\nin delaware can be received in wilmington , dover , newark , middletown , smyrna , milford , seaford , georgetown , elsmere , new castle , millsboro , laurel , harrington , camden , clayton , lewes , milton , selbyville , bridgeville , townsend , and other cities .\nthis page is based on the copyrighted wikipedia article national tyres and autocare ; 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\nats euromaster has won a new national contract to supply , fit and manage tyres for kier services , thanks to its proactive mastercare fleet inspections that increase tyre durability and performance , and help to minimise tyre - related downtime .\nundoubtedly , any things related with\nnational tyres and autocare\nin nevada can be received in 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 .\nwith 5 , 375 uk motorists killed or injured in the past five years due to illegal , defective or under - inflated tyres , the national tyre distributors\u2019 association ( ntda ) is calling for a new quality mark and accreditation scheme for part - worn tyres .\n, national tyre service ltd was transferred to their current parent company , axle group holdings ltd for \u00a324m .\nthe staff were friendly and courteous . the tyre fitting was done expertly and quickly and the tyres were on special offer and therefore good value .\nnational tyres is the uk\u2019s leading independent fast - fit specialist . due to our continuing expansion , we\u2019re looking for highly motivated people , right across the uk , to join us .\nnormally , the products related to the term\nnational tyres and autocare\nin connecticut can be received in 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 .\nas usual , the goods named\nnational tyres and autocare\nin maine can be shipped 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 , and other cities and towns .\nnational tyres is the uk\u2019s leading independent fast - fi t specialist . due to our continuing expansion , we\u2019re looking for people at a range of levels in locations right across the uk :\na deal is likely to give a multi - million pound boost to the fortune of chairman and chief executive alan revie , who started working at the business as a teenage national tyres fitter in the 1970s .\nit is also understood several property - focused private investors have shown an interest in buying national tyres as the business has more than 200 branches , many of which are freehold - owned properties .\nas you know , any products related with\nnational tyres and autocare\nin maryland can be received in 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 , and so on .\nhe is one of the major shareholders along with three others - john cauldwell , john kemp and john taylor - with whom he teamed up in 2002 to buy national tyres from the german tyre maker continental for \u00a324m .\nnaturally , the goods named\nnational tyres and autocare\nin canada can be shipped 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 .\ntoday the goods related with\nnational tyres and autocare\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 .\nno doubt , the goods related with\nnational tyres and autocare\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 .\nas you know , any products related with\nnational tyres and autocare\nin the united kingdom can be shipped to such cities as 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 .\nas you know , any products related with\nnational tyres and autocare\nin idaho can be shipped to such cities as 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 so on .\ncar parts group national tyres , one of the largest independent fast fit groups in the country , has been put up for sale for an estimated \u00a375m - \u00a3100m and is in talks with a number of parties about a possible takeover .\nas usual , any things related with\nnational tyres and autocare\nin alaska can be shipped to such cities as 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 . . .\nnational also provides services to the business sector . their national fleet division offers various services to help fleet companies manage their fleets more effectively . their dealer division offers a unique one stop tyre supply , fitting and maintenance operation which has been developed to meet the particular needs of motor dealerships .\nstaff have always been very attentive & knowledgeable . national also offers great vouchers , a price promise as well as guaranteeing the work .\ni today discovered a potential puncture in one of my tyres and called at the recently opened peterborough branch of national tyres . the puncture was not repairable and two new tyres were recommended and fitted . i was extremely pleased with the prompt and efficient service . i was even shown how to operate the coffee machine , whilst waiting for the repairs . i found the reception by brian graham to be very friendly and helpful . i also thought the price charged was reasonable . a gratuity of \u00a320 was refused .\nnaturally , the goods by your query\nnational tyres and autocare\nin new hampshire can be bought in 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 and smaller towns .\nas usual , the goods by your query\nnational tyres and autocare\nin new mexico can be bought in 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 , and other cities .\nand today the products related to the term\nnational tyres and autocare\nin new zealand can be delivered to the following cities : 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 , etc .\nspeed , friendliness , and flexility to be able to change two of my tyres almost straight away . dylan was very helpful and informative .\nusually , the products by request\nnational tyres and autocare\nin hawaii can be delivered to 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 smaller towns .\nwith over 30 years\u2019 experience in the automotive industry , andy has owned and managed successful garages since 1994 , effectively demonstrating that an independent garage can rival national chains and main dealers on customer service and technical expertise .\nnational ' s sister company , viking international are the uk ' s largest tyre and autocare component wholesaler , operating from nine strategically located warehouses throughout the uk . this ensures that our branches stock a comprehensive range of products including bridgestone , michelin , pirelli , continental , avon and various budget brands to suit all your motoring requirements as well as providing an unrivalled level of service .\nof course , any products related with\nnational tyres and autocare\nin virginia can be delivered to 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 .\nonline experience was called in the day before the arranged fitting date as the tyres had arrived .\nnational tyres sponsored the suzuki superbike team in the 2000 british superbike championship . their main rider , chris walker , came close to winning the championship that year , only engine failure with three laps remaining allowed ducati rider neil hodgson to pass him and take the title .\nat national , we are committed to keeping your costs as low as possible and continually price check against our competitors to ensure we remain the most competitive in the industry .\nautoparts uk has expanded its exclusive range of orium tyres with the introduction of two passenger car tyres , providing customers with an even wider choice of stock and performance . the recent additions include the orium hp , a high performance tyre , and an ultra - high performance tyre , orium uhp , with both tyres featuring a new tread pattern and wet grip rating .\nas usual , the products by request\nnational tyres and autocare\nin louisiana can be sent to 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 . . .\nyou may update and request details of any information we hold by contacting us at tyres @ tyretradenews . co . uk .\njust tyres are looking for an additional , full - time divisional manager around the m25 west and m3 / m4 corridor .\nusually , any products related with\nnational tyres and autocare\nin tennessee can be bought in 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 .\nno need to say , the found goods by query\nnational tyres and autocare\nin iowa can be received in such cities as 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 .\nand the products related to the term\nnational tyres and autocare\nin kentucky can be delivered to 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 and towns .\nour tyre fitters are experts in the fitment of tyres and take pride in provide fast , friendly and efficient service to our customers . . . .\nsome vehicles in the fleet are being fitted with michelin\u2019s crossclimate + tyres to overcome the inconvenience and added cost of switching between summer and winter fitments .\nnational tyres are an approved assessment centre for the institute of the motor industry ( imi ) nvq qualifications as well as a city & guilds approved training centre . in january 2010 their foundation modern apprenticeship ( fma ) scheme was inspected by ofsted and rated as ' good ' .\nno need to say , the goods related with\nnational tyres and autocare\nin rhode island can be shipped to such cities as 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 other cities .\nblack swan tyres , 45 , the street , wrecclesham , nr . farnham , surrey , gu10 4qs\nlongstanding michelin user stamp transport could soon be achieving more than 500 , 000km from its drive tyres , after moving to michelin\u2019s latest generation 315 / 70 r22 . 5 x multi d drive axle tyres .\n\u201cthe range and attributes of our tyres complement the broad requirements of the vw polo . from tyres for drivers seeking a sporting ride through to tyres for drivers whose priorities are energy efficiency and mileage , we will deliver tyres to suit every application , \u201d comments christian stolting , key account manager oe at falken tyre europe gmbh . \u201cwe offer an extensive portfolio of tyres that regularly convince independent testing organisations as well as being praised by drivers themselves and we are naturally delighted to hear that this has been underlined by vw . we see the decision as confirmation of our consistent high performance in both development and production . \u201d\nwinter and all - weather tyres from nokian tyres achieve excellent results also thanks to their thorough testing at ival o , the northernmost testing centre located in finland .\nhere above the polar circle , the natural conditions allow us to test winter tyres for five months out of the year . temperatures fluctuate well below freezing , then in springtime , the difference between day and night temperatures reaches an unbelievable 40 degrees centigrade . such natural conditions enable us to perform extreme testing of our tyres , and thanks to this , we can improve and increase their performance ,\nsays matti morri , technical customer service manager for nokian tyres .\nnaturally , the goods named\nnational tyres and autocare\nin kansas can be delivered to 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 smaller towns .\nonline experience really useful to be able to enter car reg and view suitable recommended tyres for the car . convenient to search local branch and book a day to have tyres fitted . needed to click chat online regarding a code to use , very friendly and efficient service , sorted my problem out .\nas always , any things related with\nnational tyres and autocare\nin pennsylvania can be received in such cities as 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 .\nfalken tyres celebrated its global partnership with liverpool football club as its official tyre partner ahead of last weekend\u2019s game .\nas always , the products related to the term\nnational tyres and autocare\nin indiana can be delivered 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 .\nthe grabber at3 and grabber x3 off - road 4x4 tyres were fitted to a range of vehicles , the latest land rover discovery 5 , land rover discovery 4 , range rover sport and toyota hilux , to offer a varied driving experience that truly tested the performance of the tyres .\nthe new tyres boast impressive innovations , including powercoil , a new generation of robust steel casing cables which helps to make the tyres lighter but more durable , and regenion tread technology that progressively reveals hidden grooves to maintain grip throughout the life of the tyre .\nthe importance of ensuring tyres are inflated to the correct pressure will also be highlighted . tyres driven at levels below the recommended vehicle manufacturer\u2019s settings are more vulnerable to damage and wear more quickly . they will also make the vehicle more difficult to control and increase the amount of fuel used .\nthe tra has been actively working to reduce the number of illegal tyre waste sites and established the responsible recycler scheme ( rrs ) to ensure the lawful and environmentally beneficial disposal of used tyres . it also recently launched the responsible retailing campaign detailing the obligations of those disposing of used tyres .\nundoubtedly , any products related with\nnational tyres and autocare\nin georgia can be shipped to such cities as 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 so on .\nundoubtedly , the goods named\nnational tyres and autocare\nin mississippi can be bought 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 other cities .\ntire service ( training wdk / brv ) tyre change made easy : experts will be able to show you how to remove and change tyres on tractors , buses and trailers .\nas always , the goods by request\nnational tyres and autocare\nin south carolina can be received in such cities as 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 , and other cities and towns .\nas always , the goods named\nnational tyres and autocare\nin missouri can be sent to 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 , etc .\nand the goods by request\nnational tyres and autocare\nin ireland can be purchased if you live in dublin , cork , limerick , galway , waterford , drogheda , dundalk , swords , bray , navan , ennis , kilkenny , tralee , carlow , newbridge , naas , athlone , portlaoise , mullingar , wexford , balbriggan , letterkenny , celbridge , sligo . delivery is also carried out in clonmel , greystones , malahide , leixlip , carrigaline , tullamore , killarney , arklow , maynooth , cobh , castlebar , midleton , mallow , ashbourne , ballina , laytown - bettystown - mornington , enniscorthy , wicklow , tramore , cavan , and other cities and towns .\ntake advantage of some great savings by downloading these discount vouchers to use in our branches . simply print out the appropriate voucher and take it with you to your nearest national branch or call your nearest branch free on\nas you know , the goods named\nnational tyres and autocare\nin wisconsin can be delivered to milwaukee , madison , green bay , kenosha , racine , appleton , waukesha , oshkosh , eau claire , janesville , west allis , la crosse , sheboygan , wauwatosa , fond du lac , new berlin , wausau . delivery is also carried out 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 .\nbfgoodrich\u2019s drive axle tyres are predominantly 3pmsf ( three peak mountain snowflake ) certified , guaranteeing a minimum level of performance in winter conditions , proven by a standardised test conducted on snow \u2013 assuring fleets\u2019 grip and mobility year - round . all tyres are marked m + s .\n\u201cacfo has been an important collective voice for the uk fleet decision - makers and other suppliers for over 40 years , \u201d says mitchell . \u201capollo vredestein\u2019s comtrac 2 all season van tyres are the perfect answer to operators\u2019 needs to have tyres which can be relied on to deliver performance and cost - savings safely and throughout the seasons . \u201d\nfor more information regarding our privacy policy , please contact us on e - mail tyres @ tyretradenews . co . uk .\nthe increase in sales is attributed to the stable sales of ultra high performance tyres ( uhpt ) and increased sales of winter tyres in europe . moreover , a strong increase in sales in the uhpt - segment and an expanded supply of premium original equipment tyres ( oet ) in the chinese market drove the sales growth . sales in emerging markets in the asean region , such as indonesia , also contributed to the increase in sales .\nwarehouse experience is essential and an understanding of tyres would be advantageous . this is an exciting opportunity to join a company that really values your . . .\n\u201cthe goodyear wrangler duratracs have truly proven their worth as perfect off - road tyres , \u201d said christian uhrig , head of marketing communications at jaguar land rover germany . \u201cthe tyres excelled throughout the entire tour , even on the most challenging surfaces . \u201d\nexcellent , fast & pleasant service as always . richard gaunt and his staff are so pleasant and helpful . i have had 2 sets of tyres fitted to my 2 cars with brilliant service .\nthe premium tyre manufacturer nokian tyres has once again earned a series of outstanding assessments this year in independent winter tyre tests performed by european automobile clubs and automobile magazines . thanks to its constant innovation , premium quality and rigorous year - long testing , nokian tyres has become a reliable partner for drivers facing the european winter .\nbarry machin , workshop operations manager at stoke - on - trent city council , said : \u201cas a rule new urban tyres do not have a kerbing band , and we trialed several manufacturers but found we were scrapping tyres with three - quarter tread on them as the sidewall had perished .\nexcellent service by your engineer at the bishops stortford , essex branch . i am a female pensioner and was at a loss as what to do regarding 2 damaged tyres , plugged and sealed by the rac on sunday am 28th feb . your mechanic was so helpful , cleared my boot of a huge amount of boxes , to retrieve the locking nuts , which i believed were missing . at all times he was extremely kind and helpful . helped and advised which tyres suited my requirements best . speed of service was excellent . i was very glad to have chosen national to help .\nnational performs thousands of mots every year . all staff complete stringent mot training and undergo continual training to ensure the service provided to you is of the highest quality at the best possible price . this also means that our mots are quick and hassle - free .\nover the last ten years national has developed to become one of the best managed motivated and successful companies in the industry . we are now in a key position to grow our business even further by expanding our network of branches .\nthe award was voted for by the magazine\u2019s readers , made up of workshop professionals at both independent and franchised dealers . mts , the uk\u2019s leading distributor of tyres to independent tyre retailers , retained its title ahead of competition from blackcircles and oak tyres , which were among the nominees in the tyre supplier of the year category .\ntyres are also one of the key components in the automotive sector , and are indispensable throughout the entire automotive value chain . with tyres and their many associated products playing such an invaluable role in the continued growth of the automotive industry both domestically and globally , visitors to this year\u2019s edition of automechanika shanghai can expect to find the most comprehensive range of products , innovations and news to cover the entire spectrum of the tyre sector . the fair will take place from 29 november \u2013 2 december at the national exhibition and convention centre , shanghai , where over 130 , 000 visitors will meet with an estimated 6 , 000 exhibitors .\nauto express says that the launch of the crossclimate in 2015 ' shook up the world of all - season tyres ' , and that the crossclimate + builds on this with improved performance and durability .\nthe agreement will see the bakery chain\u2019s entire uk fleet of vehicles fitted on the company\u2019s premium tyres until 2020 , with new regional bridgestone product being fitted to all of greggs\u2019 commercial vehicles , eventually leading to bridgestone bandag retreaded product for the tyres\u2019 second stage of life .\nas usual , any things related with\nnational tyres and autocare\nin arkansas can be shipped to such cities as little rock , fort smith , fayetteville , springdale , jonesboro , north little rock , conway , rogers , pine bluff , bentonville , hot springs , benton , texarkana , sherwood , jacksonville , russellville , bella vista , west memphis , paragould , cabot . as well as in searcy , van buren , el dorado , maumelle , blytheville , forrest city , siloam springs , bryant , harrison , hot springs village , mountain home , marion , helena - west helena , camden , magnolia , arkadelphia , malvern , batesville , hope , and other cities .\nno doubt , the goods by request\nnational tyres and autocare\nin oklahoma can be delivered to the following cities : oklahoma city , tulsa , norman , broken arrow , lawton , edmond , moore , midwest city , enid , stillwater , muskogee , bartlesville , owasso , shawnee , yukon , ardmore , ponca city , bixby , duncan , del city , jenks , sapulpa , mustang , sand springs , bethany , altus , claremore , el reno , mcalester , ada , durant , tahlequah , chickasha , miami , glenpool , elk city , woodward , okmulgee , choctaw , weatherford , guymon , guthrie , warr acres . . .\nand of course , the products by request\nnational tyres and autocare\nin arizona can be delivered to phoenix , tucson , mesa , chandler , glendale , scottsdale , gilbert , tempe , peoria , surprise , yuma , avondale , flagstaff , goodyear , lake havasu city , buckeye , casa grande , sierra vista , maricopa , oro valley , prescott , bullhead city , prescott valley . you can also buy these goods in apache junction , marana , el mirage , kingman , queen creek , florence , san luis , sahuarita , fountain hills , nogales , douglas , eloy , payson , somerton , paradise valley , coolidge , cottonwood , camp verde , chino valley , show low , sedona and smaller towns .\nof course , the products related to the term\nnational tyres and autocare\nin massachusetts can be shipped to such cities as boston , worcester , springfield , lowell , cambridge , new bedford , brockton , quincy , lynn , fall river , newton , lawrence , somerville , framingham , haverhill , waltham , malden , brookline , plymouth , medford , taunton , chicopee , weymouth , revere , peabody , methuen , barnstable , pittsfield , attleboro , arlington , everett , salem , westfield , leominster , fitchburg , billerica , holyoke , beverly , marlborough , woburn , amherst , braintree , shrewsbury , chelsea , dartmouth , chelmsford , andover , natick , randolph , watertown , and other cities .\nalan baldwin , wholesale director at micheldever tyres services , said : \u201cthe 4x4 event was a great success and those dealers who took part had two very enjoyable days testing out the capabilities of the grabber at3 and grabber x3 tyres at two of the most challenging off - road centres in the uk . the extreme driving challenge gave the dealers the chance to see how the tyres performed across all types of terrain including water , mud and rocks , while offering a fun but challenging test of their own driving abilities . \u201d\nexcellent online service and special offers\ngot an mot discounted when i bought two new tyres , which i needed anyway ! easy to book and open on a saturday too . very pleased .\nian waldie\nnormally , any products related with\nnational tyres and autocare\nin oregon can be shipped to portland , salem , eugene , gresham , hillsboro , beaverton , bend , medford , springfield , corvallis , albany , tigard , lake oswego , keizer , grants pass , oregon city , mcminnville , redmond , tualatin , west linn , woodburn , forest grove , newberg , wilsonville , roseburg , klamath falls , ashland , milwaukie , sherwood , happy valley , central point , canby , hermiston , pendleton , troutdale , lebanon , coos bay , the dalles , dallas , st . helens , la grande , cornelius , gladstone , ontario , sandy , newport , monmouth .\nthe tra is highlighting the impact of these new regulations on used tyre recovery . it has been an offence to send tyres to landfill since 2006 , which has led unscrupulous operators to illegally dump tyres ( \u2018fly - tipping\u2019 ) or create their own waste sites . these activities have a detrimental impact on the environment and remove the possibility of recycling the tyres\u2019 valuable raw materials . the clean - up and lost revenue costs to the british economy amount to tens of millions of pounds every year .\nonline experience put my registration in and got the wrong selection of tyres . needed to input the size in myself to get the right ones . everything else was straight forward .\ntire fleet lounge fleet managers should not miss this meeting point : no matter what your business is about or what kind of business you run : expand your network and learn how to use tyres efficiently and economically .\nusually , any products related with\nnational tyres and autocare\nin north carolina can be received in charlotte , raleigh , greensboro , durham , winston - salem , fayetteville , cary , wilmington , high point , greenville , asheville , concord , gastonia , jacksonville , chapel hill , rocky mount , huntersville , burlington , wilson , kannapolis , apex , hickory , wake forest , indian trail , mooresville , goldsboro , monroe , salisbury , holly springs , matthews , new bern , sanford , cornelius , garner , thomasville , statesville , asheboro , mint hill , fuquay - varina , morrisville , kernersville , lumberton , kinston , carrboro , havelock , shelby , clemmons , lexington , clayton , boone , and other cities .\nnormally , the goods by your query\nnational tyres and autocare\nin ohio can be received in such cities as columbus , cleveland , cincinnati , toledo , akron , dayton , parma , canton , youngstown , lorain , hamilton , springfield , kettering , elyria , lakewood , cuyahoga falls , euclid , middletown , mansfield , newark , mentor , cleveland heights , beavercreek , strongsville , fairfield , dublin , warren , findlay , lancaster , lima , huber heights , marion , westerville , reynoldsburg , grove city , stow , delaware , brunswick , upper arlington , gahanna , westlake , north olmsted , fairborn , massillon , mason , north royalton , bowling green , north ridgeville , kent , garfield heights and smaller towns .\nnaturally , the goods named\nnational tyres and autocare\nin washington can be shipped to seattle , spokane , tacoma , vancouver , bellevue , kent , everett , renton , federal way , yakima , spokane valley , kirkland , bellingham , kennewick , auburn , pasco , marysville , lakewood , redmond , shoreline , richland , sammamish , burien , olympia , lacey . delivery is also carried out in edmonds , puyallup , bremerton , lynnwood , bothell , longview , issaquah , wenatchee , mount vernon , university place , walla walla , pullman , des moines , lake stevens , seatac , maple valley , mercer island , bainbridge island , oak harbor , kenmore , moses lake , camas , mukilteo , mountlake terrace , tukwila , and other cities and towns .\navon tyres joined caterham in celebrating 60 years of the seven , as sir chris hoy took on a \u201860 second donut challenge\u2019 at donington park .\nas usual , any things related with\nnational tyres and autocare\nin new york can be shipped to such cities as new york , buffalo , rochester , yonkers , syracuse , albany , new rochelle , mount vernon , schenectady , utica , white plains , troy , niagara falls , binghamton , rome , long beach , poughkeepsie , north tonawanda , jamestown , ithaca , elmira , newburgh , middletown , auburn , watertown , glen cove , saratoga springs , kingston , peekskill , lockport , plattsburgh , cortland , amsterdam , oswego , lackawanna , cohoes , rye , gloversville , beacon , batavia , tonawanda , glens falls , olean , oneonta , geneva , dunkirk , fulton , oneida , corning , ogdensburg , canandaigua , watervliet , and other cities and towns .\ngermany ' s adac awarded the tyre , nokian wr d4 , size 215 / 65 r16 , a joint second place in the test of winter tyres , where a total of 16 tyres from various producers were tested . its perfect grip and outstanding traction on snow were the main parameters that led to the high assessment of the nokian wr d4 tyre , made by the world ' s northernmost tyre manufacturer , nokian tyres . the adac also praised its good performance qualities on dry roads and low fuel consumption .\n\u201ceverything the goodwood estate does is premium , and that reflects our own ethos . from the tyres we make to the restaurants we recommend , michelin delivers exceptional quality to consumers . \u201d\nmccormack wasn\u2019t the only driver making the most of his r800 gravel tyres on the rally , and regular kumho runner david kynaston and his co - driver val thompson were victors of class d4 aboard their triumph tr7 v8 .\nnational police chiefs\u2019 council lead for road policing , chief constable anthony bangham said : \u201cnationally , police forces are working hard to reduce the number of casualties on our roads and changing drivers\u2019 attitude to road safety is an essential part of that , requiring on - going and consistent delivery of that message .\nwith less than a month to go until automechanika opens its doors to over 130 , 000 visitors and 6 , 051 exhibitors at the national exhibition and convention center in shanghai , the industry is preparing to explore a gathering of \u2018tomorrow\u2019 solutions in what is anticipated to be the most advanced edition yet .\n\u201ctexa is pleased to welcome pro - align to its distribution network , where they are ideally placed to offer a complete service to oe and professional workshops facing the challenges of repairing newer vehicles fitted with advanced driver assistance systems , \u201d comments dave gordon , oe and national accounts sales manager , texa .\neuropa tyres is a long established tyre wholesaler to the agricultural and implement market , we are looking for a driven , experienced individual to add strength to our very experienced team in spalding .\nservice was friendly & polite . i was shown the old tyres & everything was explained before any work was agreed . couldn ' t fault them !\nfriendly staff , chatty . even though i had to wait for my fleet management company to authorise tyres . even offered me a cup of tea !\nebay has unveiled a new tyre installation service , providing buyers with the opportunity to have their tyres fitted to their vehicle for as little as \u00a31 .\nof course , the goods related with\nnational tyres and autocare\nin alabama can be purchased if you live in birmingham , montgomery , mobile , huntsville , tuscaloosa , hoover , dothan , decatur , auburn , madison , florence , gadsden , vestavia hills , prattville , phenix city , alabaster , bessemer , enterprise , opelika , homewood , northport , anniston , prichard , athens . it is also available for the people living in daphne , pelham , oxford , albertville , selma , mountain brook , trussville , troy , center point , helena , hueytown , talladega , fairhope , ozark , alexander city , cullman , scottsboro , millbrook , foley , hartselle , fort payne , gardendale , jasper , saraland , muscle shoals , eufaula , and other cities .\nnormally , the found goods by query\nnational tyres and autocare\nin colorado can be shipped to such cities as denver , colorado springs , aurora , fort collins , lakewood , thornton , arvada , westminster , pueblo , centennial , boulder , greeley , longmont , loveland , broomfield , grand junction , castle rock , commerce city , parker , littleton , northglenn , brighton , englewood . the delivery is also available in wheat ridge , fountain , lafayette , windsor , erie , evans , golden , louisville , montrose , durango , ca\u00f1on city , greenwood village , sterling , lone tree , johnstown , superior , fruita , steamboat springs , federal heights , firestone , fort morgan , frederick , castle pines . . .\nthe tire cologne 2018 will take place in the northern halls of koelnmesse . the tyre manufacturers , wholesalers and rim manufacturers will exhibit in halls 6 and 7 . the themes of automotive services and workshop needs will be concentrated in hall 8 . hall 9 is home to the tyre remoulding segment and to the recycling and disposal of old tyres .\norium hp features a range of advanced wear performances making the tyres easy to control at any speed with its asymmetrical tread pattern design and rigid ribs . its new silica compound based tread pattern also optimises fuel consumption and delivers strong performances on wet and dry road surfaces .\nas you know , any products related with\nnational tyres and autocare\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 .\nin addition to being the choice of ian hutchinson and michael dunlop in winning the isle of man tt superbike and senior races respectively , dunlop tyres were also chosen by gmt94 to win the fim endurance world championship , including both the bol d\u2019or and le mans 24h races .\nthe essen motorshow will once again be a highlight in the sporting calendars of motorsport and tuning fans this year . for the 13th consecutive year , premium tyre maker hankook will be exhibiting at the show with a 300 square meter stand from 1st to 10th december 2017 . hankook\u2019s line up of ultra high performance ( uhp ) tyres demonstrates the company\u2019s leading position in delivering tyres for fast cars and the tuning segment . the display will feature ultra high performance ( uhp ) tyres from the ventus - line , s1 evo\u00b2 , s1 evo\u00b2 suv , v12 evo\u00b2 and the classic s1 evo ."]}
{"id": 56021, "summary": [{"text": "the british economical society , ltd. ( ekonomik kollektif sirketi in turkish ) , or \" ingiliz kooperatifi \" as it is widely known to the native of kadikoy region in istanbul , is a historical landmark store located in the kadikoy market area ( kadikoy carsi ) across from the armenian church , surp takavor .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "it was first opened in 1879 by the british whittall family of moda , and is considered by most to be the first supermarket of turkey . 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( vakuutusosakeyhtio pohjola ) changed its name to pohjola group insurance corporation effective august 31 , 1998 .\nmanulife canada ltd . was continued under the canada business corporations act under the name 8732868 canada limited effective december 30 , 2013 .\nnational fraternal society of the deaf ceased transacting business in canada . the society ' s order to insure in canada risks was revoked effective april 30 , 1996 . policies were either surrendered or transferred to croatian fraternal union of america .\nharvey . energy and the new reality 2 : carbon - free energy supply . erathscan ltd , 2011 . p 313 - 320 .\nso if your ambition is to help the boys or young men in your care to become viable members of the community and wider society , then reach society could have the right service and trained role models who could help you to achieve your objective .\nthe equitable life assurance society of the united states changed its name to axa equitable life insurance company effective september 7 , 2004 .\nwelcome to the british hydropower association , the only non - governmental trade membership organisation dedicated to representing the interests of the uk hydropower community .\non tuesday , 4th april , reach society once again showcased talent in the black community in its 7th careers conference . the climax of the day was the announcement of the second full scholarship for a british young man of caribbean background seeking entry to brunel university london in september 2018 ; and the new summer internship at grace foods for a british young woman , of the same background , who is studying at brunel university .\namerican fisheries society .\ntidal power development and estuarine and marine environments .\npolicy statement . 2010 . cached may 30 , 2012 .\nthe tokio marine and fire insurance company , limited changed its name to tokio marine & nichido fire insurance co . , ltd . effective december 14 , 2004 .\nserb national federation ceased transacting business in canada . the society ' s order to insure in canada risks was revoked effective december 11 , 2002 .\n. parallel to these artful dissections of british life were the less high - minded but extremely successful \u201ccarry on\u201d comedies , which drew on the music hall tradition .\nwoman ' s life insurance society ceased transacting business in canada and all the risks undertaken by the canadian branch were reinsured , on an assumption basis , by faithlife financial , a canadian fraternal benefit society . the company ' s order to insure in canada risks was deemed revoked effective february 20 , 2012 .\nunited transportation union insurance association ceased transacting business in canada . the society ' s order to insure in canada risks was revoked effective march 14 , 1995 .\nthe workmen ' s circle ceased transacting business in canada . the society ' s order to insure in canada risks was revoked effective december 31 , 1996 .\nbc hydro .\ngreen energy study for british columbia .\ngreen & alternative energy division . report no . e44 . 2002 . cached may 30 , 2012 .\nsoon these friends attracted other professional black men to become leading contributors in reach society . by choosing to draw on their diverse personal experiences , educational qualifications and professional expertise the leaders of reach society are confident of their ability to encourage , motivate and inspire boys and young men from their cultural backgrounds to make similar transitions .\ncanadian foresters life insurance society , having had its property and business acquired by the independent order of foresters , ceased to be registered on february 26 , 1992 .\ncumis insurance society , inc . ceased transacting business in canada . the company ' s order to insure in canada risks was revoked effective january 1 , 2000 .\nnorwich union fire insurance society limited ceased transacting business in canada . the company ' s order to insure in canada risks was revoked effective june 24 , 1998 .\n( the no . 1 b & b ; in the world , and 5 of the top 10 , are british , according to millions of tripadvisor users worldwide . )\nwelcome to reach society , the social enterprise that encourages , motivates and inspires black boys and young black men to realise their potential and make viable transitions into adult life .\nthe race rocks tidal current turbine prior to installation just off the coast of victoria . this was the only operational tidal power plant in british columbia before it was decommissioned . gary fletcher\nclark , nigel .\ntidal barrages and birds .\nbritish ornithologists union , ibis . vol : 148 pg . 152 - 157 . 2006 . cached may 30 , 2012 .\nenergy bc is a comprehensive and objective resource on energy sources , uses and issues in british columbia . the project has been developed by dr . michael whiticar at the university of victoria .\ngarrett , c . & cummins , p .\nthe power potential of tidal currents in channels .\nproceedings of the royal society . 2005 . cached may 30 , 2012 .\nfidelity investments insurance company of canada was discontinued under the insurance companies act and was issued a certificate of continuance under the canada business corporations act under the name fidelity fiicc ltd . effective december 31 , 2009 .\nskandia insurance company ltd . ceased transacting business in canada and transferred its canadian liabilities to liberty mutual insurance company . the company ' s order to insure in canada risks was revoked effective february 19 , 2004 .\n, though contraceptive methods had been known and practiced by all sections of society for a considerable time before this . what was important in the interwar years was a development of contraceptive practices within\ndenny , e .\nthe economics of tidal power .\npower and energy society general meeting . irish research council for the humanities and social sciences . cached may 30 , 2012 .\namerican life insurance company ceased transacting business in canada and transferred its remaining canadian policies to american international assurance life company ltd . the company ' s order to insure in canada risks was revoked effective december 31 , 1996 .\npohjola group insurance corporation ceased transacting business in canada and transferred its canadian policies to pohjola non - life insurance company ltd . the company ' s order to insure in canada risks was revoked effective february 11 , 2002 .\njohn hancock life insurance company ceased transacting business in canada and has reinsured all of its canadian policy liabilities with manulife canada ltd . the company ' s order to insure in canada risks was revoked effective june 25 , 2009 .\nthere are two sets of recognition awards - one for self development , which will be awarded to children and young adults ; and the other for extra - ordinary contributions and long service to reach society .\nsons of norway ceased transacting business in canada and transferred its canadian policies to lutheran life insurance society of canada . the company ' s order to insure in canada risks was revoked effective january 10 , 2001 .\nseated : sir telford waugh and lady waugh , canon whitehouse on the left , on the right possibly colonel harold woods ( commercial secretary of the british embassy and son of sir henry woods pasha and sarah madeline whittall ) .\nthe hungarian reformed federation of america ceased transacting business in canada and transferred its canadian policies to toronto mutual life insurance company . the society ' s order to insure in canada risks was revoked effective may 28 , 1996 .\ntoday , the montbeliarde breed is the second largest dairy breed in france as well as in ireland , in both numbers of animals and in total milk production . it is the only breed that is currently growing in france thanks to its many economical advantages , in fact the breed has seen an increase of 37 % in the last 20 years .\nthe charterparty also incorporated no fewer than three clauses paramount but no point arose on their application ( adamastos shipping co . ltd . v anglo - saxon petroleum co . ltd . [ 1959 ] ac 133 ) nor as to which one was relevant . it was accepted that their effect was to incorporate an exception for loss or damage arising from the act , neglect or default of the master in the navigation or management of the ship in article iv rule 2 ( a ) of the amended hague rules .\npoliticians and administrators . it was the \u201ctotal war\u201d of 1939\u201345 that brought a degree of centralized control of the economy and society that was unparalleled before or indeed since . in some ways this was an expression of prewar developments , but the\nthe norwich union life insurance society ceased transacting business in canada and transferred its canadian policies to norwich union life insurance company ( canada ) . the company ' s order to insure in canada risks was revoked effective september 30 , 1997 .\nukrainian national aid association of america ceased transacting business in canada and transferred its canadian policies to croatian fraternal union of america . the foreign fraternal benefit society ' s order to insure in canada risks was revoked effective december 22 , 2003 .\nstate farm international life insurance company ltd . ceased transacting business in canada and all of its canadian policy liabilities were assumption reinsured by insurance companies within the f\u00e9d\u00e9ration des caisses desjardins du qu\u00e9bec . the company\u2019s order to insure in canada risks was revoked effective march 23 , 2017 .\nbritish columbia was also an early leader in tidal stream technology , boasting one of the world\u2019s first demonstration projects at race rocks just south of victoria . since then however the attitudes of the b . c . and nova scotia governments towards the tidal power industries has been a study in contrasts , and british columbia\u2019s tidal power industry has been left to wither on the vine . this is unfortunate as b . c . has world - class tidal resources and several companies with cutting edge designs that could revolutionize the industry .\npohjola non - life insurance company ltd . ceased transacting business in canada and has reinsured , on an assumption basis , all of its canadian policy liabilities with omega general insurance company . the company ' s order to insure in canada risks was revoked effective december 18 , 2009 .\nstate farm life insurance company ceased transacting business in canada and has reinsured , on an assumption basis , all of its canadian policy liabilities with state farm international life insurance company ltd . the company ' s order to insure in canada risks was revoked effective august 30 , 2007 .\nthe british aviation insurance company limited ceased transacting business in canada and has reinsured , on an assumption basis , all of its liabilities with omega general insurance company . the company ' s order to insure in canada risks was deemed revoked effective july 15 , 2011 .\nreach society will offer a range of services to generate income that will be used to cover all of its operational costs ; and all net income will be directed into building the capacity of the social enterprise to sustain its work in the long term .\nin reach society we fully understand the cultural , social and emotional factors that are ever present in the community and how they impact black boys and young black men . we also understand the development cycle of boys as they mature into men . reach society role models tend to be fathers who have successfully guided their children into adulthood ; or they are actively doing so . without exception , they will be trained in the unique ediles methodology for inspiring boys and young men to take responsibility for their development .\narch insurance company ceased transacting business in canada and has reinsured , on an assumption basis , all the risks remaining on the books of its canadian branch with arch insurance canada ltd . the company ' s order to insure in canada risks was deemed revoked effective february 28 , 2014 .\npartner reinsurance europe se ceased transacting business in canada and has reinsured , on an assumption basis , all the risks remaining on the books of its canadian branch with partner reinsurance company ltd . the company ' s order to insure in canada risks was revoked effective august 7 , 2015 .\nthe british hydropower association ( bha ) is the only non - governmental professional trade membership organisation solely representing the interests of the uk hydropower industry and its associated stakeholders at regional , national and global levels . our vision translates into a number of key aims and objectives .\nthe courts below discussed the question of deviation under bill of lading contracts or voyage charterparties . this was not directly material to a time charter where the contract is not a contract of carriage but a contract for the provision of the services of a crewed vessel . however there is a relationship between prosecuting a voyage with the utmost dispatch and doing so without unjustifiable deviation . thus , in relation to a voyage charter , lord porter said , reardon smith line ltd . v black sea and baltic general insurance co ltd . [ 1939 ] ac 562 at p . 584 :\nmmbtu : a unit of measurement which means a million btus ( british thermal units ) . a btu is roughly the amount of energy it takes to heat a half kilogram of water from 3 . 8 to 4 . 4 \u00e2\u00b0c . mbtu is used for a thousand btus .\nmembership of the british hydropower association is open to all types of businesses , generators , commercial organisations , academia , charities , community groups anyone involved in , or with an interest in hydropower . our membership is diverse , covering all sizes and types of hydropower from pico to pumped storage .\nthe first catholic slovak ladies association of the united states of america ceased transacting business in canada and transferred its canadian policies to toronto mutual life insurance company effective january 1 , 1999 . the society ' s order to insure in canada risks was revoked effective february 15 , 2002 .\nthe first catholic slovak union of the united states of america and canada ceased transacting business in canada and transferred its canadian liabilities to toronto mutual life insurance company effective january 1 , 1999 . the society ' s order to insure in canada risks was revoked effective september 9 , 2002 .\n. after 1945 a decisive shift had taken place toward the recognition of state intervention and planning as the norm , not the exception , and toward the idea that society could now be molded by political will . nonetheless , there was much popular dislike of \u201cgovernment controls , \u201d and the familiar\ndadswell , m . j . , r . a . rulifson .\nmacrotidal estuaries : a region of collision between migratory marine animals and tidal power development .\nbiological journal of the linnean society . vol : 51 : 1 - 2 . pp 93 - 113 . 1994 . cached may 30 , 2012 .\nat reach society we believe that black boys and young black men are born with unlimited potential . and that they , like all young people , need to be encouraged , motivated and inspired to discover their potential by taking the actions early that will lead to the formation of habits that are essential for the development of robust characters .\nthe total potential of tidal stream technologies will likely change as the technology matures and more countries begin carefully mapping their tidal resources , a task the leading countries only began recently . nevertheless , atlantis resources , a british tidal power company , estimates 90 , 000 mw of generating capacity could be built , for a total of 150 twh of power a year .\nanalogously , social life was marketized too , thrown open to the idea that the capacity for self - realization could be obtained only through individual activity , not through society . institutions like the nhs were reformed as a series of internal markets . these markets were to be governed by what has been called \u201cthe new public management . \u201d this involved a focus upon accountability , with explicit standards and measures of performance . the ethical change involved a transition from the idea of public service to one of private management of the self . parallel to this \u201cculture of accountability\u201d was the emergence of an \u201caudit society , \u201d in which formal and professionally sanctioned monitoring systems replaced the trust that earlier versions of relationship between state and society had invested in professional specialists of all sorts ( the professions themselves , such as university teaching , were opened up to this sort of audit , which was all the more onerous because , if directed from above , it was carried out by the professionals themselves , so preserving the fiction of professional freedom ) .\n, student protest , and the anti - vietnam war and civil rights movements in the united states were all part of the assault on the still - strong vestiges of victorianism in british society , as well as , more immediately , a reaction against the austerity of postwar britain . change in family life and sexual mores was represented in the 1960s by a range of legislative developments : the abortion act of 1967 ; the sexual offences act of 1967 , partially decriminalizing homosexual activity ; the 1969 divorce reform act ; and the abolition of theatre censorship in 1968 . moreover , debate concerning sexual mores continued in britain throughout the 20th century and into the 21st , not least regarding the ongoing attempts to change the legal\nthe british andrology society guidelines for the assessment of post vasectomy semen samples recommend that initial assessment is undertaken 16 weeks post vasectomy and after the patient has produced at least 24 ejaculates . the laboratory should examine a freshly produced seminal fluid specimen by direct microscopy and if no sperm are seen the centrifugate should be examined for the presence of motile and non - motile spermatozoa . it is recommended that the clinician should give clearance after the production of two consecutive sperm free ejaculates . in cases of persistent identification of non - motile spermatozoa the referring clinician should advise the patient regarding the cessation of other contraceptive precautions . surgeons are responsible both preoperatively and postoperatively for the counselling of couples regarding complications and the possibility of late recanalisation after clearance .\n\u2019s role in society . they were complemented by the growth of women\u2019s employment , particularly in part - time jobs and most notably in the service sector , so that after 1945 a different life cycle for women evolved that included the return to work after childbirth . these changes did not result in the equality of earnings , however ; for example , despite the\nforms , not only for the youth . the development of a uniform popular culture , at least as expressed through popular music , was greatly beholden to similar developments in the united states , where social identities were explored and developed in terms of black popular music , not just by african americans but also by young white americans . given the great importance of afro - caribbean immigration into britain after 1945 , and latterly south asian immigration , the experience of ethnic minorities in britain to some degree also paralleled that of the united states . concerns about national identity , as well as personal and group identity , became more important as britain became a multicultural society and as the growth of european integration and economic globalization increasingly called british\u2014and english , welsh , and scottish\u2014identity into question .\nwas well - meaning and highly intelligent , he was badly equipped to handle the science of economics and the depression . by the end of 1930 , unemployment was nearly double the figure of 1928 and would reach 25 percent of the workforce by the spring of 1931 . it was accompanied , after the closing of banks in germany in may , by a devastating run on gold in british banks that threatened the stability of the\nin terms of the occupational structure of britain , the aftermath of world war i saw the decline of the great 19th - century staple industries become increasingly sharp , and the interwar experience of textiles was particularly difficult . the great expansion of mining after 1881 became a contraction , particularly from the 1930s , and domestic service , which itself may be termed a staple industry , suffered similarly . in 1911 these sectors accounted for some 20 percent of the british\n. from 1974 the unexpected windfall of the discovery of large oil reserves under the north sea , together with the increase in oil prices that year , transformed britain into a considerable player in the field of oil production ( production soared from 87 , 000 tons in 1974 to 75 , 000 , 000 tons five years later ) . the political use of oil revenues was seen by some as characteristic of the failure of successive british governments to put them to good economic and social use .\nall of this made britain\u2019s decision , after fierce political discussion , not to join the planned eec , established by the treaty of rome on march 25 , 1957 , an event of signal importance . it meant that although economic conditions in britain did indeed improve in the last years of the 1950s and through 1960\u2014prime minister harold macmillan could remark with only slight irony that the british people had never \u201chad it so good\u201d\u2014britain nevertheless did not share in the astonishing growth in european production and trade led by the \u201ceconomic miracle\u201d in west germany . by the mid - 1960s there were signs that british prosperity was declining . increases in productivity were disappearing , and labour unrest was marked . prime minister macmillan quickly realized that it had been a mistake not to join the eec , and in july 1961 he initiated negotiations to do so . by this time , however , the french government was headed by charles de gaulle , and he chose to veto britain\u2019s entry . britain did not join the eec until 1973 .\nthe restructuring of the economy away from the manual and industrial sectors , which was a consequence of the rapid decline of manufacturing industry in britain in the 1990s , also meant the decline of the old , manual working class and the coming of what has been called \u201cpostindustrial\u201d or \u201cpostmodern\u201d society . within industry itself , \u201cpost - fordist\u201d ( flexible , technologically innovative , and demand - driven ) production and new forms of industrial management restructured the labour force in ways that broke up traditional\n, but by 1961 they accounted for barely 5 percent . manufacturing continued to be of great importance into the third quarter of the century , when the next great restructuring occurred . after world war i an increasing emphasis on monopoly , scale , and sophisticated labour - management became apparent in british industry , though there was still much of the old \u201carchaicism\u201d of the 19th century to be seen , both in respect to management practices and the entrenched power of certain skilled occupations . although different from its 19th - century\nwe are the research and analysis division of the economist group , the sister company to the economist newspaper . created in 1946 , we have nearly 70 years ' experience in helping businesses , financial firms and governments to understand how the world is changing and how that creates opportunities to be seized and risks to be managed . a british company , we are intensely global . we service clients across the world from our 24 offices , our staff speak over 25 languages and we embrace foreign cultures with a passion .\nwithin canada the provinces of nova scotia and bc are fantastically well suited for tidal development , given their tidal geography , and nova scotia is investing heavily in a future tidal power industry , and so far those investments appear to be beginning to pay off as foreign companies are setting up shop in the province to test out their tidal power designs . british columbia got an early lead in tidal stream development with the race rocks tidal project in 2006 , but has since fallen behind and the once promising industry is struggling to survive . below we talk about\nresearch still needs to be done in a number of fields , the most important of which is making the turbines durable enough to survive the hostile aquatic environment : a test turbine in nova scotia had its rotors ripped off by the immense tidal forces in the bay of fundy . corrosive salt water also takes a serious toll on equipment . they also need to be made more efficient and economical as the power they produce today remains prohibitively expensive . experiments are also ongoing on the best method for mooring the turbines to the seafloor . while most common are those put on concrete bases on the sea bed , some designs have been mounted on towers , or are even made to float in the water , tethered to the seafloor with cables . research is also being conducted on how best to hook these turbines up to the grid .\nwhat might be described as the scheduling of the vessel is of critical importance to the charterer so that obligations to others can be fulfilled , employment opportunities not missed and flexibility maintained . the ' utmost dispatch ' clause is , as lord sumner said in suzuki & co . ltd . v j . benyon & co . ltd . ( 1926 ) 42 tlr 269 at p . 274 , a merchants ' clause with the object of giving effect to the mercantile policy of saving time . as a matter of this mercantile policy and , indeed , as a matter of the use of english a voyage will not have been prosecuted with the utmost dispatch if the owners or the master unnecessarily chooses a longer route which will cause the vessel ' s arrival at her destination to be delayed . if the charterer has sub - voyage - chartered the vessel to another or has caused bills of lading to be issued , the charterer will be under a legal obligation to ensure that the voyage be prosecuted without undue delay and without unjustifiable deviation . the charterer is entitled to look to the owner of the carrying vessel to perform this obligation and that is one of the reasons why the ' utmost dispatch ' clause is included in the usual forms of time charter .\nthe aims of the bas guidelines on the assessment of semen samples after vasectomy are to give guidance to laboratory staff to ensure standardisation of seminal analysis protocols and reporting of results . after consultation with members of the british association of urological surgeons , the royal college of obstetricians and gynaecologists ( rcog ) , and the family planning association ( fpa ) , the committee and members of bas have produced these guidelines . the bas guidelines do not deal with the counselling of patients or discuss the indications for male sterilisation , all of which are considered in the rcog guidelines on male and female sterilisation . 4\n. the british are inveterate newspaper readers , and there was mass consumption of a nationally based daily and sunday newspaper press as early as the 1920s . this did much to create cultural uniformity , although , as with motion pictures , there were considerable differences of taste and preference regarding newspapers . however , after 1950 the emphasis on uniformity became more marked and was reinforced by the progressive concentration of ownership in the hands of a few proprietors . this circle of ownership became even smaller as time went on , so that at the beginning of the 21st century the empire of the most powerful of these media moguls ,\nthe ( majority ) arbitrators found that the owners were in breach of their obligation under the charterparty to ensure that the master prosecuted the voyages with the utmost dispatch and followed the charterers ' orders regarding the employment of the vessel . they then considered the defence ' error ' in navigation ( sic ) . following what they understood was the effect of the decision in s . s . lord ( owners ) v newsum sons & co . ltd . [ 1920 ] 1 kb 846 , they concluded that the planning of the voyage was not a matter of navigation ; it was not a case where the master had decided to alter course at sea .\nthe economic concern then of the british government in the 1950s and \u201960s and indeed through the 1970s was to increase productivity and ensure labour peace so that britain could again become an exporting country able to pay for public expenditure at home while maintaining the value of its currency and its place as a world banker . a drastic run on the pound had been one of the pressing reasons for the quick withdrawal from suez in 1956 , and throughout the 1950s and \u201960s britain\u2019s share of world trade fell with almost perfect consistency by about 1 percent per year . on the other hand , britain benefited from an unprecedented rise in tourism occasioned mostly by the attraction of \u201cswinging london . \u201d\nindicative of the status of tidal barrage technology today is the severn barrage which had been proposed for the mouth of the severn between bristol and cardiff . the idea of a tidal power plant on this spot dates to 1925 , but justifying the excessive power costs and the environmental damage that would result led the british government to all but kill the project in 2013 . tidal lagoons have been proposed for the site instead , and the first one is expected to be completed in 2019 . for these reasons it seems unlikely much further development of tidal barrages will occur , though tidal lagoons show some promise . the main remaining hope for tidal range technologies remains the gargantuan dynamic tidal power plants proposed for china , though these remain a long way off from being realized .\non the face of it tidal power would seem to be a total slam dunk from a political perspective . not only is it carbon - free and renewable , but unlike wind and solar power the tides are entirely predictable and reliable . furthermore they do not create unsightly views for locals , like wind power , or require large amounts of land like solar , thus neutralizing powerful nimby lobbies . yet the initial hopes placed in tidal barrage power turned sour when france\u2019s pioneering la rance project inflicted considerable environmental havoc on surrounding marine ecosystems and did not produce enough electricity to justify the construction costs . the only country currently pressing forward with aggressive tidal barrage development schemes is south korea , though the british government may eventually move forward with tidal lagoon schemes and china with dynamic tidal power .\neconomically , britain had been hurt severely by world war i . the huge balances of credit in foreign currencies that had provided the capital for the city of london\u2019s financial operations for a century were spent . britain had moved from the position of a creditor to that of a debtor country . moreover , its industrial infrastructure , already out of date at the start of the war , had been allowed to depreciate and decay further . the industries of the industrial revolution , such as coal mining , textile production , and shipbuilding , upon which british prosperity had been built , were now either weakened or redundant . the japanese had usurped the textile export market . coal was superseded by other forms of energy . shipping lost during the war had to be almost fully replaced with more - modern and more - efficient vessels .\nbecause of its geography and innovative entrepreneurs and engineers , canada is one of the world\u2019s leaders in tidal power . canada ' s enormous tidal energy potential exceeds 42 gw , making the country one of the best places for tidal development in the world . there have been 190 suitable sites identified , with bc having the most and nunavut the greatest total potential . so far most development of tidal power in canada has been limited to british columbia and nova scotia . the bay of fundy , which lies between new brunswick and nova scotia , is canada ' s \u2014 and possibly the world ' s \u2014 most promising location for tidal power development . each day , volumes of water in excess of 100 billion tons flow in and out of the bay . that ' s more than all the world ' s freshwater rivers combined .\ntidal current turbines have been on the minds of engineers and scientists since the 1970s , but only in the past eight years have they seen sustained investment . as of now the entire sector looks about ready to take off . the british company marine current turbines ( mct ) paved the way for tidal projects when it unveiled its seagen turbine in 2008 . the 1 . 2 mw tidal energy converter is located in northern ireland where it provides enough power for about 1 , 000 homes . since seagen ' s success , numerous plans for development and pilot projects have emerged , and about 40 different turbine designs are being tested out around the world with the united kingdom leading the development effort . they are supported by a small club of other countries , with the us , canada , norway and the netherlands having the most active development .\ntidal lagoon power is pushing a tremendously ambitious proposal for a series of six tidal lagoons off britain\u2019s western coast to be completed by 2027 , each one bigger than the last for a combined total of 15 , 900 mw of generating capacity . building these six facilities will cost some $ 65 billion , and in the process nurture a british tidal lagoon industry that can export their expertise around the world ( canada is at the very top of their list ) . unfortunately the costs will be high , at $ 4 million per mw . on the other hand the economies of scale provided by this gigantic plan and their 120 - year - lifespan would be huge advantages . a levelized cost analysis by poyry , an engineering consultancy , found the tidal lagoons would be cost competitive with wind and solar power , and even nuclear and gas power which are the cheapest power sources available .\ntherapia anglican church near the british summer embassy residence , that burnt down in 1911 , and this church probably survived that fire . the anglican church registers of istanbul record a wedding in tarabya chapel in 1921 . also there are earlier entries for therapia chapel in 1893 , 1891 and the earlier entries hard to decipher as it is in flowery script that have faded going back to the middle of the 19th century ( the land was donated by the sultan in 1847 ) but the wording of \u2018the chapel of the ambassador to the sublime porte\u2019 probably meant the embassy chapel in pera house . going further back in time it is clear that this building did not exist , and perhaps an earlier chapel existed inland : in 1802 a baptism is described in the chapel at \u2018belgrade forest\u2019 . and , in 1801 , there was a ceremony at the ambassador\u2019s \u2018b\u00fcy\u00fckdere palace\u2019 ! ( next neighbourhood to tarabya ) .\ntidal stream technologies are essentially a decade old , and have only begun making great strides in the past five years . as yet the price is very high but it is almost certain dramatic price drops will accrue over time . furthermore any scale of tidal stream turbines can be built as opposed to one giant project for barrages , giving developers much greater flexibility . farms don\u2019t have to be built in one go , like tidal barrages , but gradually expanded over time . an in - depth economic analysis by the carbontrust found the bulk of costs in early tidal stream farms will be in the installation , about 35 % of the total , with operations and maintenance ( 20 % ) , station keeping ( 20 % ) , power takeoff ( 10 % ) , the structure ( 10 % ) and grid connection ( 5 % ) accounting for the remainder . early british farms of about 10 mw will produce power at a range of $ 0 . 54 to $ 0 . 66 per kwh . this may sound expensive but we must remember this is roughly the cost of wind power in 1980 .\nanother difficulty for the owners ' argument is the fact that the owners have already agreed in the charterparty what are to be the limits within which the charterers can order the vessel to sail , for present purposes the institute warranty limits , and have undertaken that , barring unforeseen matters , the vessel will be fit to sail in those waters . it is not open to the owners to say that the vessel is not fit to sail from vancouver to japan by the shortest route within iwl . yet it was exactly this type of argument which the courts below entertained . in fact , upon the findings of the arbitrators , the vessel was fit to sail by the shorter northern route and the master did not have any good reason for preferring the longer southern route . it was not a good reason that he preferred to sail through calm waters or that he wanted to avoid heavy weather . vessels are designed and built to be able to sail safely in heavy weather . the classification society rules require , as does clause 1 of the nype form , the maintenance of these safety standards . it is no excuse for the owners to say that the shortest route would ( even if it be the case ) take the vessel through the heavy weather which she is designed to be able to encounter .\nmarriage was thus becoming a different kind of institution , at once more intimate and private , as well as an arena in which individual self - expression was becoming more possible than previously . in many respects , the privacy that was possible for the better - off in society in the mid - and late 19th century became increasingly possible for those less well - off in the course of the 20th century . however , the privacy that new kinds of family life and new economic possibilities made possible for poorer people differed from middle - class privacy . it was concerned with securing order and control of people\u2019s lives in economic conditions that were still often difficult . as a result , \u201cworking - class respectability\u201d differed from the respectability evident further up the social scale . for instance , privacy was evident in the slowly increasing possibility of separate rooms for separate functions ( kitchens , sculleries , and bathrooms , for example ) and the development of more - private sleeping arrangements . however , the respectability of this private life was also public in that it was on show to neighbours as a living proof of the family\u2019s capacity to create order in difficult lives : the elaborately presented front of the house and the purposefully opened curtains of the \u201cbest room\u201d of the home displayed the carefully presented if precarious affluence of the family .\nin the conditions of economic stability and prosperity at the turn of the 21st century , a relatively large middle group arose in terms of income , housing , and lifestyle that politicians and others began to refer to as \u201cmiddle england . \u201d in effect this meant scotland and wales as well , although in britain as a whole the old imbalance between west and east continued , in a similar fashion to that between north and south in england . however , even this middle was exposed to the vagaries of financial markets and an underperforming welfare state . moreover , the gap between the least well - off and the most well - off widened even further , so that alongside the new rich were the new poor , or underclass . social mobility either declined or stalled in comparison with the 1960s\u2014in particular , the capacity of the poorest parents to send their children to university . levels of poverty among children continued to be high . the reborn postindustrial cities of the north and midlands , such as manchester , came to symbolize much of the new britain , with their mixture of revitalized city centres and deprived city perimeters that were home to the new poor . however , as had long been the case , the economic centre of the country remained in london and the southeast . britain thus became a prosperous but increasingly unequal and divided society .\nin support of this argument , the charterers primarily relied upon larrinaga ss co v the king [ 1945 ] ac 246 . the vessel in question had suffered a marine casualty : in the early hours of 14 october 1939 , in a storm , she had stranded on a bank outside st nazaire . she was at the time under requisition by the british government on the terms of the t99a charterparty which effectively incorporated war risks insurance . this insurance includes cover for accidents occurring during or the consequence of\nwarlike operations\n. the vessel had at the time received an oral order from a sea transport officer to vacate the berth and sail to join a convoy proceeding to the bristol channel . as a result of the stranding the vessel was seriously damaged . her owners sought to recover the cost of repairs from the government . they put their claim on two bases , neither of which succeeded . first , they claimed that the casualty was a consequence of a warlike operation : it was not , nor was she engaged on such an operation at the time . secondly , they claimed under the charterparty indemnity clause on the basis that the casualty was caused by obeying an order regarding the employment of the vessel . this too failed for a number of reasons . the only order as regards the employment of the vessel was that requiring her to proceed from the french port to the english port ; that order did not cause the casualty ; in any event the order to leave st . nazaire had been a naval order not an order of the charterer . the relevant parts of the speeches are those relating to whether there was an order of the charterer regarding the employment of the vessel and whether the casualty was caused by that order or by the master ' s navigation of the vessel . the question of causation is a real one . lord porter stressed this at pp . 260 - 1 . he referred to the fact that employment related to the employment of the vessel and that the order had been to sail after discharge was complete . he said :\ngreat grandmother edith whittall ( 1840 - 1935 , m . 1862 , daughter of samuel barker of boudjah ) when young .\naunt edie ( edythe ) thompson ( b . 1905 , daughter of f . edwin whittall , married hugh thompson in 1935 ) and granny florence whitehouse , dressed in \u2018native garb\u2019 for some fun , in an armenian photo - studio ( r . khendamian ) in kad\u0131k\u00f6y , istanbul around 1900 .\ndaisy la fontaine ( 1882 - 1982 , daughter of edward augustus john la fontaine and blanche magdalen whittall , married 1905 charles goad in bornova - wedding photo ) and unknown - pantomines by canon whitehouse done each year around 1905 .\nanother episode of the pantomines : ( l > r ) daisy la fontaine , eilleen whittall ( b . 1889 , daughter of edwin whittall and adelaide helen la fontaine , married edward leonard la fontaine ) , edith hill ( b . 1887 , daughter of albert anderson hill and linda frances whittall , married john macmanaway ) ."]}
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", "topic": 26}], "title": "pan american bank", "paragraphs": ["pan american bank in east los angeles will remain open thanks to an investment of $ 6 . 3 million by 16 larger community banks . ( pan american bank )\npan american bank opened in 1964 at 3626 e . 1st street in east la .\nabout pan american bank & trust pan american bank & trust builds lasting , advisory - based relationships with their clients by delivering superior service and products so they can\nlive the dream .\npan american bank & trust has office locations in melrose park , little village , sauganash , bellwood , palatine , and bloomingdale . pan american bank & trust offers a full product line of banking services for individuals , families , businesses , nonprofits , and others . for more information about pan american bank & trust and the services provided , visit urltoken or visit one of the bank ' s offices . pan american bank & trust is a member fdic and equal housing lender .\nat pan american bank & trust , everyone flourishes by having the breadth of resources to dream bigger tm .\nnote to pan american bank & trust to upload and update your bank ' s rates please register . it is free to register and add rates .\npan american bank said tuesday it has received approval from the fdic and the illinois department of financial and professional regulation to acquire the bank of palatine .\neast l . a . ' s pan american bank gets $ 6 . 3 - million bailout from other banks\nabout pan american bank & trust pan american bank & trust builds lasting , advisory - based relationships with their clients by delivering superior service and products so they can\nlive the dream .\npan american bank & trust has office locations in melrose park , little village , sauganash , bellwood , palatine , and bloomingdale . pan american bank & trust offers a full product line of banking services for individuals , families , businesses , nonprofits , and others . for more information about pan american bank & trust and the services provided , visit urltoken or the new office located at 108 west lake street . pan american bank & trust is a member fdic and equal housing lender .\nthe 16 banks contributing funds to recapitalize pan american will each become lesser shareholders .\npan american bank also has offices in bellwood , chicago ' s sauganash and little village neighborhoods , and now in palatine .\nbono and world bank president jim kim photo : simone d . mccourtie / world bank\npan american bank & trust has offices placed throughout the chicagoland area to service customers at locations that are most convenient for them .\ncontinuing his interest in latin\u2010american affairs , he became chairman of the american council for cultural popular action , aiding self\u2010help programs in latin\u2010american countries , the haitian american association and the inter\u2010american literacy foundation .\nwith the headline : frederick hasler , banker , dies ; headed pan american society .\npadf signs agreement with the pan american health organization for technical cooperation and evaluation of health programs .\nc\u00e9sar rosas joined pan american bank in april 2012 as their vice president of finance , overseeing the bank ' s daily operations and compliance initiatives . he also led the bank ' s business development and sba certification program helping to generate significant loan growth .\nthere are currently no comments for pan american bank & trust . be the first to share your experience . please provide comments that will help others .\n[ 4 ] the world bank group , \u201cbrazil country brief , \u201d ( world bank 2010 ) . urltoken\nrescuing california ' s oldest latino bank , 16 larger community and regional banks have chipped in $ 6 . 3 million to help keep 50 - year - old pan american bank in east los angeles open .\nnicholas s . giuliano , left , is chairman and co - ceo and frank c . cerrone is president , vice chairman and co - ceo of pan american bank . they are acquiring bank of palatine .\npan american bank & trust announced the opening of their sixth office today . the opening of an additional office shows continued bank growth and commitment to expanding pan american bank & trust ' s services within local communities . with a population of nearly 22 , 000 , bloomingdale offers a unique experience with top - rated schools , expansive recreational opportunities , and business growth .\nthe pan american bank is not just a building with beautiful mosaics . unlike so many of the mid - century banks we ' ve featured here - - the home savings and loans , etc . - - pan american bank is still open , still a part of the community for going on 50 years .\nthe top three loan types in pan american bank & trust\u2019s loan portfolio are 1 - 4 family residential loans , commercial real estate , and multifamily mortgages .\npan american bank was established in 1964 by romana acosta ba\u00f1uelos , the first latina united states treasurer . pan american bank opened its doors with the mission of serving the under - represented and under - served consumers and small businesses of east los angeles . pan american bank meets its mission every day by providing banking relationships built on trust , service , respect , communication and guidance . the bank offers a wide range of financial services for consumers and small businesses and maintains a fully - bilingual staff ( english / spanish ) . the bank has become nationally recognized as a leading community bank based on its advocacy - based style of banking .\npan american bank & trust branches and locations in your neighborhood . input a different zip code to find branches and locations for any neighborhood in the united states .\nfor a more detailed analysis of pan american bank & trust ' s financial condition and a description of what these numbers mean , please visit the financial details section .\nregulators and bankers involved in the pan american fundraising effort said the bank ' s long history and commitment to its neighborhood and financial education made it a special case .\n, any account opened will be subject to first american bank\u2019s terms and conditions and governed by illinois law .\nencouraged by some of california ' s leading financial executives , 16 community banks have invested $ 6 . 3 million into pan american bank in east los angeles to ward off regulators and keep open california ' s oldest latino bank .\npan american bank & trust has a return on equity of 4 . 34 % 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 .\npan american bank & trust has a capitalization of 8 . 47 % 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 .\nfounded in 1964 by former united states treasurer romana ba\u00f1uelos , pan american bank is an active lender to many latino small businesses and individuals , providing products and services to these underserved communities . most recently the bank made history when a group of 16 leading western community banks subscribed $ 6 . 3 million in new capital . this recapitalization will solidify the bank ' s capital structure and support future growth . the ba\u00f1uelos family trust remains the largest shareholder of pan american bank .\npan american bank & trust is dedicated to providing the finest in financial services to customers by fostering community development and delivering quality services to individuals , families , and businesses and enhancing the economic environment of their local communities . in 2015 , pan american bank & trust ' s business lending created and preserved an estimated 864 jobs within the local communities served .\ncesar rosas , svp , admin . , and investor relations pan american bank 323 - 264 - 3310 ext . 423 the cereghino group ir contact : 206 - 388 - 5785\nbankfind . learn if your bank is insured , view locations , review a bank ' s history , get summary information .\npan american is a community development financial institution , chartered with a specific mission to help lower - income individuals and businesses , said jan lynn owen , commissioner for the california department of business oversight , pan american ' s state regulator .\nnicholas s . giuliano currently serves as chairman of the board of pan american bank & trust , as well as president and director of its holding company , american bancorp of illinois , inc . he has been in the banking and financial services business for over 30 years and held various executive positions in the areas of private banking and community banking . prior to pan american bank & trust , mr . giuliano served as a founding managing director of the private bank in chicago .\ncompared to other banks in illinois , pan american bank & trust has a significantly higher percent of multifamily mortgages on its balance sheet , potentially indicating a specialty in that lending area .\nthe united nations and philanthropists such as ted turner use the pan american development foundation and its relationship with the organization of american states as a model for creating the un foundation .\nlos angeles , sept . 11 , 2014 ( globe newswire ) - - pan american bank ( otcqb : pamb ) , the oldest hispanic community bank in the western united states , announced today that c\u00e9sar rosas has been named to senior vice president .\nrobb evans , a veteran banker and turnaround specialist , was installed this week as interim chief executive of pan american bank in east los angeles . ( anne cusack , los angeles times )\nalma ata conference , 1978 . courtesy of the pan american health organization . source : office of public information , paho .\nwe feel just as passionately about our customers and community as we did in 1975 , which is why we are pleased that pan american bank has agreed to continue providing the personal service and attention our loyal customers deserve ,\ndavidson said in a statement .\npan american bank is also inheriting an outstanding staff of professionals , all of which makes us optimistic about the future .\n\u201cseventh meeting of the executive committee of the pan american sanitary organization , \u201d washington , dc , may 23\u201330 , 1949 , folder \u201cpan american sanitary bureau , \u201d rg 90\u201341 , box 9 , series graduate school of public health , university of pittsburgh archives .\npan american bank & trust will host a\nhome for the holidays\nfamily and children ' s event at their new bloomingdale office on friday , december 2 , 2016 between 3pm and 6pm .\ninvestors in the new state - chartered pan american bank , 65 percent of whom are latino , have set out to serve the predominantly spanish - speaking immigrant community of pilsen - little village with bank officers who speak their language , understand their culture and know their neighborhood .\npan american was founded in 1964 by romana acosta ba\u00f1uelos , who later served as u . s . treasurer during the nixon presidency .\nthe pan american association of eye banks provides education , medical standards , training and certification and assistance with the establishment of eye banks .\nthe idea of a development institution for latin america was first floated during the earliest efforts to create an inter - american system , at the first pan - american conference in 1890 . it would take nearly seven decades for the idb to become a reality , under an initiative proposed by president juscelino kubitschek of brazil . the bank was formally created in 1959 , when the organization of american states drafted the articles of agreement establishing the inter - american development bank .\nmona a . banuelos , a long - time pan american board member and daughter of the bank ' s founder , said ,\ni look forward to the new chapter in the bank ' s history , furthering our commitment of serving the growing needs of our vibrant community .\nmr . beaty founded pan american silver and currently serves as chairman of the board . he is also a member of the finance committee .\nwelcome to the website of the pan american association of eye banks . for your convenience this website is also available in portuguese and spanish .\nafter recently opening a bloomingdale office , several pan american bank & trust volunteers assisted in this amazing community effort to improve the park by picking up trash , collecting various seeds , clearing invasive plants and fixing a bridge and walkways .\ngiving back to our local communities and actively being part of making a difference is a core principle of pan american bank & trust ,\nsaid frank cerrone , president and co - ceo .\nporterville , calif . and los angeles , aug . 4 , 2015 ( globe newswire ) - - finance and thrift company ( f & t ) and pan american bank ( otcqb : pamb ) today announced the completion of the previously announced transaction to merge in an all - stock transaction , resulting in a stronger pan american bank with total assets of $ 155 . 2 million and total capital of $ 36 . 9 million .\nmr . cerrone ' s knowledge , vision and passion for banking and business , along with his aptitude to solidify relationships and create new opportunities have greatly contributed to the growth and success of pan american bank & trust .\nwith its rich history and community involvement , pan american has an importance far greater than its $ 41 million in assets and single branch might indicate .\nworld development report 1980 ( washington , dc : world bank , 1980 ) .\npan american bank & trust senior leadership participated in make a difference day on saturday , october 22 , 2016 in bloomingdale . sponsored by wolff construction of roselle , the third annual make a difference day focused on springfield park in bloomingdale .\neggemeyer , a longtime bank deal maker , said he had never heard of the bank until about a month ago . that ' s when timothy r . chrisman , founder of a los angeles executive search firm for the financial industry , told him the federal deposit insurance corp . was preparing to shut down pan american .\npan american bank & trust will host a\nhome for the holidays\nfamily and children ' s event at their new bloomingdale office on friday , december 2 , 2016 between 3pm and 6pm . ( posted by sjr000003 , community contributor )\npan american bank & trust is an fdic insured institution located in melrose park , il . it was founded in 1995 and has approximately $ 0 . 34 billion in assets . customers can open an account at one of its 6 branches .\nthe deal is expected to close by early september and allow melrose park - based pan american to increase its assets by about $ 50 million , executives said .\nmr . steinmann joined pan american in 2004 , and held progressively senior roles before being promoted to president & ceo in january 2016 . mr . steinmann has over 20 years of experience in the base and precious metals industries . before pan american , he was the manager of geology and business development for glencore in south america .\n\u201cwith great leadership , comes great institutions . the true success of pan american bank & trust is based upon the great people who serve it on a daily basis . \u201d - nicholas s . giuliano , chairman and frank c . cerrone , president & ceo\nlos angeles , march 02 , 2016 ( globe newswire ) - - pan american bank ( otcqb : pamb ) today announced that its shareholders have approved the previously announced transaction under which it will be acquired by oakland , calif . - based beneficial state .\nconstructed in 1965 , the pan american bank building houses the oldest latinx - owned bank in california . for decades , it has served as a pillar of the east los angeles / boyle heights community and has provided much - needed bilingual services to local residents and businesses . the bank ' s founders believed that access to culturally sensitive financial services was the basis for increasing the community\u2019s political power , economic independence , and overall standard of living .\nthe privately held pan american bank , 2627 w . cermak rd . , is capitalized at $ 3 . 5 million . it has been operating since dec . 29 out of a double trailer while its 8 , 100 - square - foot building is under contruction .\npan american bank , which in august 2015 merged with finance and thrift company , has a long history of serving under - represented and under - served consumers and small businesses . pan american bank , co - founded by romana acosta banuelos , the first latina treasurer of the united states , was established in 1964 . finance and thrift , founded by a group of ranchers and farmers to make small loans to their workers , was established in 1925 . pan american is focused on transforming and empowering the community and is nationally recognized as a leading community bank , based on its advocacy - based style of banking . the bank maintains a fully - bilingual staff ( english / spanish ) ready to meet the needs of its customers and is active in the communities it serves through financial literacy education programs to local elementary , middle and high schools , as well as through non - profits and faith - based organizations .\nwe wanted to offer the people on - site management and on - site loan approval ,\nsaid ernest j . ojeda , 48 , a chicago mcdonald ' s franchise owner who also is chairman of pan american bancshares , the holding company that owns the bank .\nms . winckler was appointed to pan american silver\u2019s board of directors in may 2016 and is a member of the audit committee and the health , safety , environment and communities committee .\nbut more than that , bank principals say they are offering chicago ' s half - million hispanics something they can ' t get from the tiny pilsen branch of a loop - based bank .\nthe world bank and the government of haiti fund a second $ 30 million haiti jobs program .\nignacio couturier was appointed vice president finance of pan american silver corp . in march 2014 he joined pan american silver in august 2002 as manager special project and since then has held various positions in the company\u2019s finance group . over his 14 years with pan american silver , mr . couturier has worked in the areas of treasury management , financial analysis , insurance , commercial management , precious metal sales , risk management , operations reporting , planning and budgeting . prior to pan american silver , mr . couturier worked for minera antamina and rio algom ltd . mr . couturier is a dual peruvian / canadian citizen and is fluent in spanish and english . he holds a bsc . in geological engineering from queen\u2019s university and an mba from mcgill university .\nthe 16 banks contributing funds to recapitalize pan american will each become minor shareholders . they include cathay bank in l . a . ' s chinatown , several banks in koreatown and expanding mainstream banks such as grandpoint in downtown los angeles and eggemeyer ' s pacific western in century city .\nthey are not the first to try . the first latino - owned bank in chicago , washington national bank , was founded in logan square in 1977 by ramogarcia camillo . the bank was taken over by federal regulators in may 1984 and reopened almost immediately by the banco popular de puerto rico .\neggemeyer said the banks can ' t legally team up to determine strategies for pan american , though individually they can offer support . that makes it a crucial task to find new operators who can make the strengthened bank an active player in the economic life of the community , he said .\nmr . hasler was active in promoting goodwill with latin american countries in world war ii as president of the pan american society of the united states from 1940 to 1946 . he was also president of the chamber of commerce of the state of new york from 1942 to 1944 .\nthe following ratios and data are available to help you better understand the financial condition of pan american bank & trust . 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 .\npan american\u2019s senior management team and staff are expected to continue in their consumer lending roles as a part of the beneficial state bank team . the headquarters of the combined bank will remain in oakland , and the combined 12 - branch network will serve the california communities of oakland , santa rosa , sacramento , los angeles and the central valley , along with portland , oregon and seattle , washington .\na successful entrepreneur who built a major tortilla business from the ground up , ba\u00f1uelos saw the need for a community bank in east los angeles and partnered with a group of local businessmen to establish pan american national bank . she went on to become the first latina treasurer of the united states , serving under president richard nixon from 1971 to 1974 , and remained an active part of her community afterward .\nwe join enthusiastically our colleagues at pan american bank , who will keep doing everything they do to provide high - quality , value - added banking services to all our customers , soon across our three west coast state footprint . we do better together than we can apart ,\nadded taylor .\nthe bank of palatine , founded about 40 years ago , had a suitor last year in stc capital bank but that fell through . as the deal is completed , bank of palatine president winn c . davidson will retire . no other staffing changes are immediately expected for the 40 employees , a spokeswoman said .\neffective today , the combined entity is operating under the pan american name , with shares traded in the otcqb market under the symbol pamb . the headquarters of the merged institution is in los angeles .\nmr . zarandon joined pan american silver in 2004 and was promoted to general manager , pas argentina in january 2018 . he has held progressively senior roles with pan american , as business director from 2010 to 2018 and as business manager from 2004 to 2010 , responsible for the construction and operation of the manantial espejo mine . he has over 24 years of experience working in argentina\u2019s mining sector . before joining pan american , he worked as a consultant for several exploration companies and he was the secretary of the mining chamber of argentina for six years . he is an accountant , specialized in mining projects administration .\neggemeyer said he was stunned as he learned of the bank ' s history .\nthis was one of the oldest latino charters in the country ,\nhe said . chrisman and eggemeyer began calling southern california bankers who agreed that pan american should be rescued \u2014 as long as it was a collective effort .\nbank & trust in november of 2007 . during this time he served as president and director of the bank . beginning in 2011 , mr . cerrone has served as vice chairman , president and co - chief executive officer . mr . cerrone is also executive vice president and director of american bancorp of illinois .\nthe year after u . s . president john f . kennedy boldly announced the creation of the alliance for progress , an initiative that established a partnership between the u . s . and latin america , the pan american development foundation was born , created in 1962 with the support of the organization of american states andwith financial backing from the u . s . agency for international development , the inter - american development bank , the social progress trust fund , the oas , and corporate and private donors .\nin 2016 , the conservancy nominated pan american bank for listing in the national register of historic places . the building was successfully designated in april 2017 , making it the second property in east los angeles to be listed in the national register . the first , the former golden gate theatre , was designated in 1983 .\nwho formally began in 1948 , when the first world health assembly in geneva , switzerland , ratified its constitution . the idea of a permanent institution for international health can be traced to the organization in 1902 of the international sanitary office of the american republics , which , some decades later , became the pan american sanitary bureau and eventually the pan american health organization . 10 the rockefeller foundation , especially its international health division , was also a very significant player in international health in the early 20th century . 11\nin 1923 he became a vice president of the bank of america and in 1929 , president of international trust company . following a merger in 1931 he became chairman of the executive committee of continental bank and trust company .\nthe deal is expected to bring change to the board of directors and management at tiny pan american , which has just $ 41 million in assets and 22 employees . its last profitable year was in 2005 .\nas of march 31 , 2018 , pan american bank & trust had assets of $ 343 , 983 , 000 , loans of $ 265 , 092 , 000 , and deposits of $ 304 , 355 , 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 .\nthe pan american bank & trust volunteers for make a difference day included mary ceas , executive vice president and director of human resources , john melone , vice president , and relationship executive , rayleen panicola , assistant vice president and bloomingdale office manager , victoria garofalo , director of marketing , and frank cerrone , president and co - ceo .\nf & t was advised in the transaction by the law firm of manatt , phelps & phillips , llp as its legal counsel and mj capital partners , llc as its financial advisor . pan american bank was advised by the law firm of horgan , rosen , beckham & coren , llp and jefferies , llc as its financial advisor .\non the next block of 1st street , down from the pan american bank , is a series of 17 arched murals made with painted ceramic tiles , inspired partly by reyes meza ' s artwork on the bank . those murals were put up in the 1970s . the line is blurry on whether these are mosaics or not , but what the heck - - i ' ve featured tile pictures here before . the rules for mosaic monday are extremely pliable .\nthe immediate objective is to get the bank operating efficiently so it ' s in a position to provide services to local merchants ,\nevans said wednesday .\nwe ' ll have to retool the bank to do that .\nplease contact the bank for questions about their loan products . in the meantime you may wish to consider these offerings :\nfinancing health services in developing countries : an agenda for reform ( washington , dc : world bank , 1987 ) .\nthe transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals . it is expected to be completed by mid - 2016 , following which time pan american\u2019s shareholders will receive their pro - rata share of the purchase price . on a pro - forma consolidated basis , the combined bank will have assets of approximately $ 580 million and deposits of approximately $ 465 million .\nthe immediate objective is to get the bank operating efficiently , so it ' s in a position to provide services to local merchants ,\nevans said wednesday .\nwe ' ll have to retool the bank to do that .\nfrederick e . hasler , chairman of the continental bank & trust company from 1941 to its merger with what is now the chemical bank in 1948 , died monday at his home in washington depot , conn . he was 91 years old .\nf & t was founded by a group of ranchers and farmers in 1925 to make loans to their workers and to serve the central valley of california , which is one of the world ' s most productive agricultural regions . pan american bank was established in 1964 to serve under - represented and under - served consumers and small businesses of east los angeles , and was founded by romana acosta ba\u00f1uelos , the first mexican american treasurer of the united states .\ncontroversies surrounded the world bank\u2019s policies and practices , but there was no doubt that , by the early 1990s , it had become a dominant force in international health . the bank\u2019s greatest \u201ccomparative advantage\u201d lay in its ability to mobilize large financial resources . by 1990 , the bank\u2019s loans for health surpassed who\u2019s total budget , and by the end of 1996 , the bank\u2019s cumulative lending portfolio in health , nutrition , and population had reached $ 13 . 5 billion . yet the bank recognized that , whereas it had great economic strengths and influence , who still had considerable technical expertise in matters of health and medicine . this was clearly reflected in the bank\u2019s widely influential world development report , 1993 : investing in health , in which credit is given to who , \u201ca full partner with the world bank at every step of the preparation of the report . \u201d 44 circumstances suggested that it was to the advantage of both parties for the world bank and who to work together .\n12 . regulation of privacy and data protection in the use of electronic health information . an international perspective and reference source on regulation and legal issues related to person - identifiable health databases . pan american health organization ( 2001 ) .\nthe organization of american states creates padf in support of president john f . kennedy\u2019s alliance for progress . padf is established to complement programs of the u . s . agency for international development ( usaid ) , the peace corps and the inter - american development bank ( iadb ) by mobilizing private sector support for community - based initiatives .\nagainst that backdrop , the potential loss of an east l . a . fixture was grim news . pan american was founded in 1964 by romana acosta ba\u00f1uelos , who later served as u . s . treasurer during the nixon presidency .\nprior to joining pan american , mr . andrews held various roles in sustainable development and mine permitting in latin america and australia . he has 18 years of professional experience managing sustainability programs for industrial and mining projects and speaks fluent spanish .\nearn up to 5 . 00 % apy on balances up to $ 5 , 000 on premier bank - jul 5 , 2018\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 .\npan american and beneficial state are both certified as community development financial institutions ( cdfis ) , serving low - to - moderate income ( lmi ) consumers and businesses . pan american has focused on the hispanic community for more than half a century and will continue to do so under the beneficial and consumer banking brands . beneficial state has been certified since 2009 and has been awarded $ 6 . 8 million from the cdfi fund to increase lending and investments in low - income and economically distressed communities .\nin its 1980 world development report , the bank argued that both malnutrition and ill health could be countered by direct government action\u2014with world bank assistance . 33 it also suggested that improving health and nutrition could accelerate economic growth , thus providing a good argument for social sector spending . as the bank began to make direct loans for health services , it called for more efficient use of available resources and discussed the roles of the private and public sectors in financing health care . the bank favored free markets and a diminished role for national governments . 34 in the context of widespread indebtedness by developing countries and increasingly scarce resources for health expenditures , the world bank\u2019s promotion of \u201cstructural adjustment\u201d measures at the very time that the hiv / aids epidemic erupted drew angry criticism but also underscored the bank\u2019s new influence .\nas of march 31 , 2018 , pan american bank & trust had $ 5 , 345 , 000 in non - current loans and $ 769 , 000 in owned real estate . to cover these potential losses it had $ 29 , 130 , 000 in equity and $ 2 , 578 , 000 in loans loss reserves . that gives it a texas ratio of 19 . 28 % .\nupon closing , the combined entity will operate as beneficial state bank , under the continued leadership of co - founder and chairman tom steyer ; co - founder and co - chief executive officer kat taylor ; and co - ceo and president dan skaff . pan american\u2019s current chief executive officer robert hughes will join beneficial state\u2019s board of directors and also will lead beneficial state\u2019s consumer banking unit as its president .\nwe are proud to announce the promotion of c\u00e9sar ,\nsaid robb evans , chairman of the board .\nc\u00e9sar ' s reputation for successfully taking on tough challenges has proven to be remarkable . he was very instrumental in coordinating the re - launching of pan american , and facilitating the recent capital raise . c\u00e9sar will be a great asset as we take our bank to the next level .\nmy mother founded this bank with the dream of providing vital services to our under - served communities ,\nsaid mona ba\u00f1uelos , the founder ' s daughter .\nit is heartwarming to see major regional banks coming together to help restore our bank ' s financial strength .\nthe united states government establishes the inter - american foundation to promote grassroots community activism , similar to programs pioneered by padf .\nmr . chris emerson joined pan american silver in 2015 after 15 years of working and living in peru . before joining pan american , he was the geology manager for glencore ( zinc group ) south america , serving as the qualified person for reserve and resource reporting , as well as completing business development initiatives for the group . he holds a beng in industrial geology from the camborne school of mines and an msc in mineral exploration from leicester university . mr . emerson has extensive experience managing geological departments in base metal mines , green and brownfield exploration projects , and corporate level joint ventures . he has evaluated mines and projects through the americas , europe , and asia . mr . emerson is responsible for pan american\u2019s new business development , geology , and exploration programs to ensure the company\u2019s sustained growth and reserve replacement .\nmr . dasso joined pan american peru in 1995 and currently oversees all operations . he has over 39 years of experience in the mining industry , including 8 years with amax in honduras , 9 years with simsa , and extensive experience as an operator at base metal mines in bolivia prior to joining pan american . mr . dasso obtained his b . sc . mining engineering at the university of missouri at rolla in 1977 . he is currently a board member of simsa , as well as a director of the peruvian mining and petroleum society snmp .\nwe ask you to provide the 5 - digit zip code of your residence or business so that we can offer products and rates that may be available in your area . if you apply for an account in a state in which first american bank does not have a physical\nmr . andrews joined pan american silver in 2009 , following the acquisition of aquiline resources inc . , where he had previously worked for three years as environmental manager . he is a chemical engineer and holds a master\u2019s degree in environmental management from the university of new south wales .\nscientific american is part of springer nature , which owns or has commercial relations with thousands of scientific publications ( many of them can be found at urltoken ) . scientific american maintains a strict policy of editorial independence in reporting developments in science to our readers .\nadditionally , pan american bank & trust will host a\nhome for the holidays\nfamily and children ' s event at their new bloomingdale office on friday , december 2 , 2016 between 3pm and 6pm . bloomingdale families and residents are encouraged to visit the new office located at 108 w . lake street . visit santa and his elves , pet live reindeer , enjoy hot chocolate , coffee and sweets and receive a holiday gift .\nhistorical statistics on banking ( hsob ) . a complete look historically of bank failures and assistance transactions of all fdic - insured institutions back to 1934 .\nbrazilians are skeptical about the government\u2019s proposed urban reforms . the city of rio underwent reform before the 2007 pan american games ( pan am games ) ; the positive impacts were only temporary . the changes for the pan am games , \u201cnever resolved the issue of social control entirely ; instead they merely introduced a new set of antagonisms and changed the contours of the struggle between those who were benefitting from the new rio and those who were not . \u201d [ 9 ] brazilians hope that the impacts of the olympics and large investments will be permanent , but historically , the government has not completed projects as promised .\nmillery polyn\u00e3\u00a9 is an assistant professor of african american and caribbean studies at new york university\u2019s gallatin school of individualized study . his book , from douglass to duvalier : us african americans , haiti and pan americanism , 1870 - 1964 , will be published in may 2010 by university press of florida .\nrodrigo guerrero velasco has been mayor of cali , colombia , since 2012 . he was also mayor from 1992 to 1994 . after his first term , he worked for the pan american health organization and helped to start vallenpaz to create economic programs in guerrilla - infested and illicit drug\u2013producing rural colombia .\npan american bank , which maintains a fully - bilingual staff ( spanish / english ) , operates six branch offices\u2014five in central california , in porterville , bakersfield , visalia , fresno and modesto\u2014plus a branch office in los angeles , with plans to open a second southern california branch in the fall of 2015 . the bank offers a wide range of financial services for consumers and small businesses , including prime and near - prime , small - balance personal and auto loans and small - business / commercial loans , along with savings and money market accounts and certificates of deposits . for more information , visit urltoken .\nyou go back through all of its history , and it doesn ' t take long to get to a point where you say , if there ' s a way to save this bank , it ought to happen ,\nsaid john eggemeyer , chairman of pacific western bank parent firm , pacwest bancorp .\nthis new capital will allow the bank to continue to meet the needs of an important constituent base and expand the good work ,\nowen said .\nworld development report , 1993 : investing in health ( washington , dc : world bank , 1993 ) , iii\u2013iv ( quote on pp . iii\u2013iv ) .\nmr . christopher warwick joined pan american silver , mexico at the la colorada mine as general manager in 2006 , before his current position of country manager . he is a mining engineer from the camborne school of mines , uk and is a registered chartered and professional engineer as well as a registered chartered environmentalist ( iommm uk ) , who brings over 26 years of mining experience to the company stretching across 3 continents . before joining pan american in mexico , he spent the previous 11 years in zambia and the drc and before that in various mining projects in the cis ( former ussr ) .\nafter continental ' s merger in 1948 , mr . hasler served on , the advisory board of the successor bank and continued as a director of many companies .\nin colombia , mayors cannot be reelected consecutively ( and i had other plans anyway ) . after i left office , i dedicated myself to spreading the word that urban violence could be controlled and to doing further research about that goal . i went to work at the pan american health organization in washington , d . c . , was instrumental in actions that created the inter - american coalition for the prevention of violence and helped to garner approval of a loan from the inter - american development bank to cali , medell\u00edn and bogot\u00e1 for deterring violence . after three years , i returned to cali and helped to launch vallenpaz , an organization devoted to creating economic programs in rural southwestern colombia as an alternative to the lure of money from guerrillas and illicit drug crops .\nbefore the great recession , interest surged in banks for latinos . popular boxer oscar de la hoya was among those talking of opening a bank to serve the market .\ntoday , padf is a development leader and innovator within the inter - american system , mobilizing in 50 years the equivalent of more than $ 1 billion for projects and working in every country in the hemisphere . our foundation embodies the spirit of hemispheric solidarity and cooperation envisioned by president kennedy and others pioneers of pan americanism .\nwith the increasing regulatory requirements and complexity in the industry , pan american is led by co - ceos . nicholas s . giuliano is the chairman and focuses on the strategic aspects of the business , while frank c . cerrone serves as the company president and is more focused on the day - to - day operations .\nmr . mcaleer first joined pan american silver corp . in 2006 as general manager of the alamo dorado mine . he held the position of country manager , mexico , from 2008 until february of 2010 , when he was appointed vice president , human resources and security . mr . mcaleer has extensive experience in latin america and speaks fluent spanish . before joining pan american silver he spent over fifteen years working with the mining , consulting , and consumer products industries in various management roles . mr . mcaleer completed his undergraduate studies at the university of nebraska at omaha and holds master\u2019s degrees in business administration from the university of chile in santiago and tulane university .\nmr . cerrone has been in the banking industry for the past twenty - five years . prior banking positions mr . cerrone held include compliance officer , cra officer , chief financial officer and chief operations officer , as well as executive vice president at the international bank of chicago , director of ibc bancorp and president of the community bank of lawndale .\nunprofitable since 2005 , pan american had seen its capital dwindle to the point where it was no longer in a position to make loans and was spending\nevery minute of the day\ndealing with pressure from regulators , said former california bankers assn . president robb evans , a turnaround expert installed this week as interim chief executive .\nin the end , the hastily devised deal was designed so that voting control of the bank will remain with latino shareholders , with the greatest stake owned by the ba\u00f1uelos family .\nthe completion of this transaction marks the beginning of a new era that will provide our existing and prospective customers with expanded service offerings and greater geographic reach ,\nsaid robert hughes , chief executive officer of the combined organization .\nthe new pan american bank reflects our continued commitment to building value for our shareholders and to expanding our services \u2013 both in product offerings and locations \u2013 for our customers , while at the same time fulfilling our mission as a minority depository institution and community development financial institution .\nmr . casaccio is a director of metropolitan construction , a general contractor . since 2008 mr . casaccio has served as a director of pan american bank & trust in chicago and is a member of the audit committee . he received his bachelor degree in accounting from depaul university in chicago . mr . casaccio is a licensed real estate broker , a member of the chicago association of realtors , a member of the home builders association of greater chicago , the international council of shopping centers and the illinois and national associations of realtors .\nthe epidemiological approach to reducing violence is passing the test in other cities in colombia and across the americas . crime observatories\u2014the evolution of our regular security council meetings\u2014are essential to the approach . the inter - american development bank , the u . s . agency for international development and the world bank , among others , now recommend that cities or states create the observatories when seeking financial support for violence - prevention programs . today four national and numerous municipal - level observatories are meeting systematically in 26 countries and cities in the americas .\nin the 1980s , who had to reckon with the growing influence of the world bank . the bank had initially been formed in 1946 to assist in the reconstruction of europe and later expanded its mandate to provide loans , grants , and technical assistance to developing countries . at first , it funded large investments in physical capital and infrastructure ; in the 1970s , however , it began to invest in population control , health , and education , with an emphasis on population control . 32 the world bank approved its first loan for family planning in 1970 . in 1979 , the world bank created a population , health , and nutrition department and adopted a policy of funding both stand - alone health programs and health components of other projects .\nover the years , patman had upset these members by blocking bank mergers and going after financial power . as famed muckraking columnist drew pearson put it : patman \u201ccommitted one cardinal sin as chairman . . . . he wants to investigate the big bankers . \u201d and so , it was the older bank allies who truly ensured that patman would go down . in 1975 , these bank - friendly democrats spread the rumor that patman was an autocratic chairman biased against junior congressmen . to new members eager to participate in policymaking , this was a searing indictment .\nmr . doyle joined pan american as chief financial officer in january 2004 . he brings to the role a strong background in financial management , particularly in the metals market , after 6 years as senior vice - president \u2013 mining finance and metals marketing with standard bank in new york . mr . doyle also has extensive accounting and audit experience in new york , london and south africa . he is a chartered accountant and a chartered financial analyst with a b . bus . sc ( honours ) finance degree from the university of cape town .\nmr . huerta joined pan american silver in 2001 , serving in various production and planning roles in the quiruvilca , morococha , and huaron mines , and acting as country manager in bolivia . since 2015 , he has led the team at our manantial espejo mine . mr . huerta has over 24 years of experience in the mining industry , and has held various mining roles in peru and nicaragua prior to joining pan american silver . he holds a degree in mining engineering from the universidad santiago antunes de mayolo , a master\u2019s degree in business administration from the esan university ( peru ) , and has completed the corporate finance program at upc ( peru ) and the international management program at harvard university ( united states ) .\nwhat\u2019s more , the new members were antiwar , not necessarily anti - bank . \u201cour generation did not know the depression , \u201d then - representative paul tsongas said . \u201cthe populism of the 1930s doesn\u2019t really apply to the 1970s , \u201d argued pete stark , a california member who launched his political career by affixing a giant peace sign onto the roof of the bank he owned .\nmr . greer , a mining engineer with 32 years of industry experience , joined pan american silver corp . in march 2007 as director of projects , and led the engineering , construction , and commissioning of the san vicente project in bolivia in 2007 / 2008 . from 2009 to 2012 , george oversaw the successful completion of the morococha relocation phase i project in peru , and led the early engineering , pea and feasibility study work for pan american silver\u2019s navidad project in argentina . george\u2019s experience prior to joining pan american includes 22 years with inco ltd . in various locations , including sudbury on , thompson mb , and at the voisey\u2019s bay project in newfoundland . he has also worked for lac minerals / barrick gold at the el indio mine in chile from 1993 to 1996 , first as manager of technical services and afterwards as mine manager , underground . mr . greer\u2019s background brings together a combination of engineering , operations , and project management experience . he is a 1981 graduate of laurentian university in sudbury , ontario with a degree in mining engineering , and received his project management professional designation in 2004 ."]}
{"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": 3}], "title": "safepeak", "paragraphs": ["in my previous review of safepeak new i covered the first 4 things i noticed in the new safepeak ( check out my article \u201csqlauthority news \u2013 safepeak releases a major update : safepeak version 2 . 1 for sql server performance acceleration\u201d ) :\nso we tested safepeak . after some problem during installation we encountered connection problems of safepeak to sql server that were not configuration related .\nhowever , while safepeak works well with sql server oltp apps , it does not play well with olap databases . you can still use safepeak , but you will need to specially configure clr objects with safepeak .\npinal has written several blog posts about the various features in safepeak . you can also read more about safepeak architecture on the vendor website .\nfor those who would like to learn more on safepeak architecture and how it works , i suggest to read this vendor\u2019s webpage : safepeak architecture .\nsafepeak develops a technology for acceleration and scale of database by automated dynamic caching .\nsafepeak improves a large microsoft crm dymamics deployment . 70 % cache hit ratio .\nwith the closure of scalebase inc ( 2015 ) , safepeak board of directors decided to close safepeak ' s operations and no longer support sales and provide technical support .\nin the new version , safepeak brought a new feature called \u201clogon trigger\u201d to solve the above challenge . by special click of a button safepeak can deploy a special server logon trigger ( with a clr object ) on your sql server that actually monitors all connections and informs safepeak on any connection that is coming not from safepeak . in safepeak dashboard there is an interface that allows to control which logins can be ignored based on login names and ips , while the rest will invoke cache cleanup of safepeak and actually locks safepeak cache until this connection will not be closed . important to note , that this does not interrupt any logins , only informs safepeak on such connection .\nhigh availability : safepeak cluster edition preserves data by offering high availability and instant failover from one safepeak instance to another if deployed in a two - 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depth database usage analytics information .\nextreme speed : safepeak relies on patent - pending in - memory caching technology to achieve throughput of tens of thousands of transactions per second with response times measured in microseconds . extreme speed is further achieved because safepeak brings performance - critical data closer to the application .\nthe stats are being updated every 15 minutes and safepeak dashboard allows going back in time and investigating what happened within any time frame .\nthe application should be pointed ( via connection string or etc \\ hosts file or a change of dns record ) to the safepeak server instead of the database . if you have jobs running on sql server using the agent then you may need to define an \u201calias\u201d to the agent that will route all the jobs via safepeak ( but only if want safepeak to be aware on any updates they may perform ) .\nsafepeak just works ! one of the most complicated and smart , yet so simple , software commercial products in the it market .\nwebcast : sql server 2014 in - memory oltp and safepeak in - memory caching presented on : july 30 , 2014 . find out more about the two major in - memory technologies : the sql server 2014 in - memory oltp and safepeak in - memory caching . replay webcast\nthe safepeak product is especially designed for real life applicaitons , not just read - only . for example , microsoft crm dynamics , microsoft sharepoint \u2013 all are good examples for applications that do lots of reads and lots of writes ( but more read - intensive ) that benefit safepeak .\non transactional applications , there are many such repeatable queries and safepeak can reduce the overhead of executing them against the database over and over again .\nsafepeak can be installed in minutes to any existing application , including packaged and third - party applications , and fine - tuned in hours . safepeak automates dynamic caching of sql server databases , cutting the database response time to microseconds , all without requiring any changes to the application or database .\nvladi vexler is safepeak ' s founder , its ceo & president and the cto visionary behind safepeak products and strategy . vladi has extensive experience in building startups , designing complex software products and platforms and delivering them to the market in the big - data , cloud , enterprise and web arenas .\nthe data on the sql server is always up - to - date and the cache items that remain in safepeak memory are always up to date .\n2 ) sure . any application that works with sql server . sharepoint too . here is a case study what safepeak can do to your sharepoint :\nsafepeak technologies ltd . ( us ) developed a plug and play software solutions . the company was founded in 2007 and was headquartered westwood , ma .\nconfiguration of this feature in safepeak dashboard can be done here : settings - > sql instances management - > click on instance - > logon trigger tab .\nsafepeak sits between the application and the database , servers , so that all the database calls go through it . it stores the result sets returned by the database in ram , as is . when a recurring query or sp execution with the same parameters is passed through safepeak , it will reply from ram in a fraction of a millisecond instead of sending the query to the database . safepeak employs traffic analysis to identify queries that are repeatable and will benefit from caching .\ntesting out a trial version of safepeak for read intensive web application implemented using sql server as back end database . the only interaction between web application and database is through stored procedures . as of now , i do not see any decrease in database activity or safepeak using cached data to serve the data request . will keep you posted .\nsafepeak\u2019s team made sure to protect the application and database from potential glitches of software and hardware . basically , in single - mode installation the worst case of any failure the traffic will be sent directly to the database server . in cluster installation , safepeak second , the passive server takes over ( virtual ip ) and becomes the active one .\nwe very much appreciate the feedback and points that have been raised . i want to provide some additional information that could be useful in understanding and using safepeak more effectively .\ni also did a 5 minute video review of safepeak a couple of weeks ago where i saw some good results in my testing . you can find the video here :\nadding a database instance to safepeak requires mixed authentication on the database but again , it is simple and takes few seconds . from this point safepeak analyzes the schema and creates the relations , graph , a procedure that takes between seconds to an hour and is a one - time operation . once this is completed , you are good to go .\nwhile there are specific environments that will clearly benefit from safepeak , such as sql servers with high selectivity and read - intensive databases , it is designed for oltp applications . such environments that seem to get the most out of safepeak\u2019s acceleration are e - commerce , cloud and hosted apps , large sharepoint and crm dynamics implementations , erp & crm applications .\nthere is fine tuning that can be done to improve performance in relation to stored procedures that perform dynamic sql ( inform safepeak which objects are being accessed ) and the same operation is required for clr and encrypted objects . the application will continue to work without the configuration , but the effectiveness of safepeak decreases . basically within one hour the application will be accelerated .\ntesting safepeak at the moment . there are several things to manage during installation process ( framework not correctly installed , iis role not correctly installed ) before i could use the tool .\nas a customers , we use safepeak as a solution for our performance tool . we use it on our microsoft crm dynamics 4 use by 1000 call center people . safepeak give us 40 % - 70 % better performance for sql selects . the solution worth then other we test before . very easy to implement and very easy to test if it do the job\u2026 . and it do ! ! ! the team of safepeak are very helpful and can help a dba team to solve a lot of applications performance problems . use it , my recommendation .\nsafepeak is an automated dynamic caching software solution for sql server databases and applications to accelerate performance and to boost scalability . database queries and stored procedures are accelerated to micro - second levels .\nmassimo pezzini , vp at gartner : unique plug & play , automated nature of safepeak , enables immediate improvement in application performance . a key differentiator vis - \u05d0 - vis existing solutions .\nwe are always looking for ways to improve the user experience and performance for our customers and welcome all to try safepeak . please send us questions , ideas and comments to info @ urltoken\nsafepeak is a plug - and - play software solution for increasing the scalability and acceleration of performance , especially at peaks of usage , for mission - critical applications and sql server databases .\nsafepeak\u2019s solution to the performance problem is to store the result sets returned by the database in ram , as is . when a recurring query or sp execution with the same parameters is passed through safepeak , it will reply from ram in a fraction of a millisecond instead of sending the query to the database , thus significantly reducing resources from the database server and the database storage .\n1 ) the price depends on your environment , number of databases , instances and if you need safepeak single or cluster installation . options for monthly subscription and a permanent license both are available .\nsafepeak is a great sql server performance acceleration solution for users who want immediate results for sites with performance , scalability and peak spikes challenges . especially if your apps are packaged or 3 rd party , since no code changes are done . safepeak can significantly increase response times , by reducing network roundtrip to the database , decreasing cpu resource usage , eliminating i / o and storage access .\nin order to achieve this behavior , safepeak reads and analyzes the tds protocol ( the protocol between the application and the sql server ) , making it transparent to any application working with sql server .\nsafepeak technologies ltd , originally named as dcf technologies ltd , is a big - data software company founded in 2007 in israel by vladi vexler , who served as company ceo , president and cto .\nsafepeak technologies partnered with many value added distributors and technology partners from usa ( such as amazon web - services , microsoft azure , cogito na and others ) , israel ( ness , valinor ) , europe and hong - kong .\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 safepeak technologies makes some noise .\nit is simple , plug - and - play , and easily integrates into the current architecture . if you have an important sql server website or enterprise application whose performance affects company sales and productivity \u2013 then it is definitely worth giving safepeak a try .\nsafepeak installation is quick and simple , and is completed in few minutes . it requires a different server than the database with windows 2008 64bit or windows 2008r2 ( vmware , microsoft hyper - v or any cloud virtual instance / server are supported as well ) .\nsafepeak self - learning technology analyses the db schemas , detects sql patterns and activates\ndynamic caching\n( patent pending ) , storing queries results in ram , while maintaining 100 % data integrity by identification and application of data changes ( dml / ddl ) in real - time .\nsafepeak is a plug - and - play dynamic database caching solution , designed to improve data access performance for applications built on sql server . it offloads the read queries and stored procedures which perform \u201cselect\u201d by dynamically caching in - memory result sets , thereby reducing read response time and overall database load .\nted spence , cio at eedar : caching is essential for a product with significant data volume and numerous queries . instead of to building our own caching strategy , safepeak offered us a perfect match : an \u201cout - of - the - box\u201d solution , that instantly improved our response time by 60 % !\nsafepeak ' s sql server acceleration solution reduces database load by 60 % to 90 % and increases overall throughput by over 100 % . it accelerates custom and third - party document management , crm , erp , and other enterprise applications , as well as ecommerce , public and private cloud applications , and web servers .\nsafepeak solution is hosted either within your cloud servers , hosted servers or your enterprise servers , as part of the application architecture . connection of the application is done via change of connection strings or adding reroute line in the c : \\ windows \\ system32 \\ drivers \\ etc \\ hosts file on all application servers .\nsafepeak enhances scalability by offloading the read (\nselect\n) queries , and stored procedures which perform\nselect\nof information , from operational databases , significantly increasing database capacity for handling transactional queries and updates . sql server load is cut by x4 - x10 times , freeing resources for transactions that actually perform data changes . overall database throughput is increased , transaction efficiency is enhanced , scalability is achieved , while leveraging existing hardware and software . it is especially appropriate for internet applications that experience unpredictable and varying peaks of usage . in addition , safepeak helps to ensure real - time performance and high availability for traditional businesses running oltp applications .\ngiven how important performance is these days among sql server critical applications , i was excited to look into a new product by safepeak technologies that aims to immediately resolve , in a plug - and - play way , the performance , scalability and peaks challenges of sql server applications on the cloud , hosting servers and enterprise data centers .\nthe idea behind safepeak is that simple \u2013 repeatable queries should not be executed against the database , the result sets can be stored in ram and can be returned immediately , in fractions of a millisecond , without the need to validate the syntax , calculate the execution plan , read io blocks from the disk and perform data aggregation .\nsafepeak itself is not flexible / dynamic enough for our needs ( big - size online shop ) . you can not directly configure which sql statements to cache . default is to cache all possible patterns and you have to disable caching for specified patterns or tables . in an database with dozens of tables and much more statements this is nearly impossible to handle .\na : mark : other than file system and os ? hmm\u2026 let\u2019s see : pci - based cards that cache block - device level cache , e . g . emc vfcache , sandisk fusion - io , netapp flash cache . native network protocols ( cifs and nfs ) caches . local database caching , e . g . , safepeak , timesten , windows azure caching .\nautomated dynamic caching : safepeak automatically accelerates applications , working with sql server databases , by dynamically caching in - memory results of frequently accessed and performance critical data . the cached data is dynamically changing in real - time on arrival of updates / inserts / delets ( dml , ddl ) commands and stored procedures \u2013 while keeping the cached data 100 % reliable and up to date .\nwe started setting up a test environment for safepeak but ended up abandoning the effort due to the way the engine handles dynamic sql . there\u2019s a lot of configuration overhead for any handling of dynamic sql and a lot of wholesale dumping of tables from the cache . you also have to route all jobs , ssis packages , etc through it \u2014 anything that modifies data . for a very specialized sort of environment , though , it looks promising . i\u2019d like to have gotten further with it .\nsafepeak solved this complicated challenge with patent - pending algorithms with three parts : 1 ) automatic analysis algorithm of the database schema and creation of a relations , graph between all the objects in the database : tables , views , triggers , functions , stored procedures , etc . ; 2 ) a self - adaptive algorithm that studies the application traffic , creates patterns of queries and understands their dependant objects ; 3 ) real - time analysis of the tds and the t - sql queries upon arrival of data modification event , and then flushing or refreshing in real - time the relevant cache items results .\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 )\namazon ec2 running microsoft windows server is a fast and dependable environment for deploying applications using the microsoft web platform . amazon ec2 enables you to run any compatible windows - based solution on aws ' high - performance , reliable , cost - effective , cloud computing platform . common windows use cases include enterprise windows - based application hosting , website and web - service hosting , data processing , media transcoding , distributed testing , asp . net application hosting , and any other application requiring windows software .\naccelerates most sql server applications ( cutom or 3rd - party ) : websites , saas app , social network , crm , or other critical applications ( dynamics , sharepoint ) with performance issues .\ndelivers microsecond query speed by dynamically serving result - sets from in - memory cache .\nreduces database load by 50 - 90 % and increase overall availability and scalability .\namazon web services ( aws ) is a dynamic , growing business unit within amazon . com . we are currently hiring software development engineers , product managers , account managers , solutions architects , support engineers , system engineers , designers and more . visit our careers page or our developer - specific careers page to learn more .\n, amazon web services , inc . or its affiliates . all rights reserved .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nautomated result set dynamic caching technology brings performance , speed , scalability and throughput of in - memory databases to any existing and 3rd party applications and websites working on sql server 2000 , 2005 , 2008 , and 2012 .\nthe information provided here will be kept private and will not be shared , sold or rented to anyone . all fields are mandatory .\nwhile most sql server shops ask me about performance monitoring and alert solutions , to allow them to identify and analyze performance bottlenecks , this unique product actually can resolve them and increase performance in dramatic ways .\nthe benefits of such a solution are obvious : quick integration , immediate roi , no complex projects and most importantly , minimal downtime for production systems .\nas far as i know , this is the only true plug & play caching solution available on the market today and it can provide instant acceleration to any cloud , hosted or business sql server application .\nthe main challenge with database caching is to understand in real time when data is no longer valid and should be evicted from the cache . data can become obsolete for numerous reasons : dml , ddl , executing complex stored procedures , triggers etc .\nthe nice , easy browser - based gui allows both product management and also provides tools for performance bottlenecks identifications and analysis .\nthe product provides a structured way to see performance information starting with the instance level all the way through the query execution .\non each level the product shows the amount read and records the average response time , the cached response time .\noption 1 will also work but will not give result in decimals so option 2 is the right answer .\nafter that i noticed that evaluation on a minimal traffic test system is not very significant . so i have to run a test in hight traffic production enviroment .\nthe opposite way to enable all patterns and / or tables to be cacheable and a more dynamic pr configurable way to define when cache expires and on what exact updates cache expires would be much more practicable for our needs .\nwe have customers with very complex database schemas and large databases using applications like sharepoint 2007 , microsoft dynamics crm and nav which have hundreds and even thousands of tables , views , procedures and queries .\nwith many systems very little configuration is required ( like dynamics crm and nav ) , while applications that have many procedures with dynamic sql or clr objects can take several hours to fine tune , requiring around 3 - 6 minutes of configuration per each active dynamic / clr procedure .\nyou can choose to automatically ( default ) activate cache to all \u201ccacheable patterns\u201d or to start with no patterns automatic activation and then activate them manually . this is done in the settings - > sql instances management - > instance name - > instance configuration \u2013 > \u201cautomatically apply patterns\u201d checkbox .\nin the cache management module you can find the objects you are interested in by filtering , using search free text and re - ordering results . by default the most active objects are always shown on the top ( tables on the tables screen , sql patterns on the patterns screen etc . ) . you can re - order things differently by clicking any column name .\nin tables screen you can easily find and \u201ccheck\u201d the tables you are interested in , and then click \u201cshow patterns\u201d . this will show you only sql patterns that access those tables .\nyou can also enter free text and click \u201csearch\u201d and then see only objects that match your criteria .\nfor each sql query , you have the ability to configure its cache timeout and schedule cache cleanup at certain hours .\nfor each pattern the system automatically identified its \u201cdependencies\u201d : the tables and views it reads from . the cache item will be cleaned from memory on the arrival of an update command to one of those tables . this is how data reliability is achieved .\nyou have the option to change this default behavior by removing one of the dependent objects . this allows you to have items in cache for a specifically defined time even if the data behind it is already obsolete .\n1 ) the cost of the product . 2 ) does this product only work with sql server or does it also help sharepoint ? 3 ) we have clustered environment , how does this product fit into it ?\nlooking forward to answer of these queries and may be other have similar questions .\nplease , ping me an email to alexs @ urltoken to get more details .\nthanks for your answer , i will pass this info to sr . dba \u2013 david m .\ni sent you email regarding that replication error issue , which you were facing and i am awaiting your response on the same .\ni found it simple to install and configure and got great reductions in page load times and database resource consumption with very little effort .\nnice video . i like it is in high quality . the best part was sql tuna \u2013 that product looked very interesting .\nhere is my quick question to you \u2013 1 ) am i correct that this application uses cacheing mechanism ? 2 ) if yes , what happens if underlying data changes ? \u2013 i know the answer will be well \u2013 the product will adopt and clear cache for the same . 3 ) if data is changing too much \u2013 this product will be continuous busy just maintaining itself and will be additional load on system . my perosonal opinion is that this product should be good for only read only workload \u2013 am i correct sir ?\nthe product uses a patent pending mechanism for caching results of queires in memory . the queries can be complicated reports , it can be stored procedures and it can be small but very frequently asked queries . even client cursors can be cached too .\nthanks for the question . i will try to get back to you soon .\nbtw , i am not sure about my next mumbai trip but trust me it will be there .\nthe images are too small \u2013 i like the video in earlier comment but why that video is not in the blog post .\npinal dave is a sql server performance tuning expert and an independent consultant . he has authored 11 sql server database books , 21 pluralsight courses and has written over 4000 articles on the database technology on his blog at a https : / / blog . sqlauthority . com . along with 16 + years of hands on experience he holds a masters of science degree and a number of database certifications .\npinal is also a crossfit level 1 trainer ( cf - l1 ) and crossfit level 2 trainer ( cf - l2 ) .\nwhen adding a new technology like a service mesh into your production stack , be mindful of the impact this will have on you and your colleagues . be clear about what problem you are solving , and define appropriate acceptance criteria . run experiments that attempt to show how a service mesh can make life better for the various stakeholders .\nmichael slinn discusses smart contracts , what they are , various implementations , how they can learn , and use cases .\nthe book book fluid : how culture , hidden opportunities , and flatter structures lead to profitable innovation explores how to create a culture of change in companies . najeeb khan shows how fluid companies can act with higher speed and experiment to innovate , and how to transform towards a flat structure that allows everyone to test and validate ideas .\nor login to post comments . but there ' s so much more behind being registered .\nthanks pinal and infoq for bringing this nice post together . safepeek indeed looks very promising . java67\njoin a community of over 250 k senior developers by signing up for our newsletter . if you are based in the eea , please contact us so we can provide you with the protections afforded to you under eea protection laws .\nurltoken and all content copyright \u00a9 2006 - 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data startup ) where he headed the technology and product marketing .\nformer idf pilot , president of precise , ceo of attunity , svp veritas and chairman of softlib and brightinfo .\na seasoned serial entrepreneur with years high - technology leadership in telecommunications , storage , e - commerce , and clean energy . co - founded and served as ceo / executive chairman for actelis networks ; superfish ; adyounet ; and leyden energy . prior to founding actelis , mr . barlev was head of the r & d organization at teledata ( acquired by adc in 1998 ) .\nthe winner of best story and winner of ipad 2 is : jason brimhall ( usa ) with a story about a proc with a fair amount of business logic and performance problems both in the sql , the network and io .\nthe random 3 participants won the second prize of $ 100 gift card on urltoken are : michael corey ( usa ) , hakim ali ( usa ) and alex bernal ( usa ) .\n5 participants won a printed copy of a book of mine ( book reviews of sql wait stats joes 2 pros : sql performance tuning techniques using wait statistics , types & queues ) are : patrick kansa ( usa ) , wagner bianchi ( usa ) , riyas . v . k ( india ) , farzana patwa ( usa ) and wagner crivelini ( brazil ) .\ni recently started working on an issue where performance has been going down couple of times a day during peak hours . there are around 400 + tables in database , out of which 8 are most important tables . all of these 8 tables has around 60 indexes on them each ( rounding up here . . ) . out of these 60 indexes - 20 indexes have 0 reads ( seeks + scans + lookups ) - around 10 indexes have less than 100 reads . the writes on these indexes are 1 . 5 + million ( user _ updates ) . these numbers can be used since sql server has been running for 230 days . what has happened here is the developers had been running profiles to capture workloads and using dta to create indexes , which has led to many * useless * indexes being created . moreover , all of these indexes are created on single column - exactly as suggested by dta . we dropped all the unnecessary indexes , ( after testing workloads and checking with vendor - this was the toughest part : ) ) and the issue which happened almost daily , is happening once a week ( still need more investigation . . . )\ndevelopment decided to add a table for performing validations . this table was to have a record for each record of our credit card transaction processing system . records could be archived after 3 days . we collected data . on day 3 the automated job kicked off to delete , based on date , and the process took 9 hours to complete and caused various issues . it wasn ' t until we fought the system for a few weeks and finally rearchitected the delete solution to generate a list of ids to be deleted , initially based on the composite primary key and secondarily based on the index of date , then deleted those that matched that list that we could perform the operation in minutes , rather than hours .\nrobert pearl , president and founder of pearl knowledge solutions , inc . , and a sql server mvp , has over 12 + years of experience as a senior dba / engineer and performance tuning expert . robert is a sql server community evangelist , has published several articles on sql server , maintains the pearlknows blog at ssc . com , and covers local nyc events .\nthe data is show now on all arriving queries , both read queries ( that can be cached ) , but also any types of updates like dmls , ddls , dcls , and even session settings queries .\nrelsci relationships are individuals aki ratner likely has professional access to . a relationship does not necessarily indicate a personal connection .\nformer chief executive officer at docor international management ( d . i . m . ) ltd .\nempower your business applications with industry - 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specific arrangements or communication protocols supporting networked applications in which an application is distributed across nodes in the network for distributed storage of data in a network , e . g . network file system [ nfs ] , transport mechanisms for storage area networks [ san ] or network attached storage [ nas ]\nnetwork - specific arrangements or communication protocols supporting networked applications for the provision of proxy services , e . g . intermediate processing or storage in the network\nnetwork - specific arrangements or communication protocols supporting networked applications for the provision of proxy services , e . g . intermediate processing or storage in the network for storing data temporarily at an intermediate stage , e . g . caching\ndistributed intermediate devices , i . e . intermediate device interaction with other intermediate devices on the same level\na distributed cache data system includes a cache adapter configured to reserve a designated portion of memory in at least one node in a networked cluster of machines as a contiguous space . the designated portion of memory forms a cache and the designated portion of memory includes data cells configured to store data . the cache adapter is configured to interface with the data and a distributed file system and the cache adapter is further configured to provide an interface for external clients to access the data . the cache adapter is configured to communicate to clients via a web server , and the cache adapter is further configured to direct data access requests to appropriate the data . a related process of distributing cache data is disclosed as well .\nthe present invention provides systems and methods for increased scalability and decreased latency of cloud computing using a cloud - based distributed persistence and cache data model , with a structured query language ( sql ) application interface .\nthis manual intervention is needed to overcome physical limits on the amount of data that can be stored within the physical boundaries of a single machine or an external data array . before the advent of the web 2 . 0 and its massive data scale , the above scenario could work forever as the computing power of a single machine with multicore computer processing units grew faster than the data growth of most organizations ; however , the data scale for current applications is growing exponentially on a daily basis , and the above premise does not hold true . the above shortcomings , in addition to extremely prohibitive license and support costs , make relational databases disadvantageous for present and future cloud based applications with a data scale that is in exabyte and zettabyte .\ncassandra provides a structured key - value store with eventual consistency . keys map to multiple values , which are grouped into column families . the column families are fixed when a cassandra database is created , but columns can be added to a family at any time . furthermore , columns are added only to specified keys , so different keys can have different numbers of columns in any given family .\nthe values from a column family for each key are stored together , making cassandra a hybrid between a column - oriented dbms and a row - oriented store .\napache couchdb , commonly referred to as couchdb , is a free open source document - oriented database written in the erlang programming language . it is a nosql product designed for local replication and to scale vertically along a wide range of devices . couchdb is supported by commercial enterprises couchone and cloudant .\nhypertable is an open source database inspired by publications on the design of google ' s bigtable . the project is based on the experience of engineers who were solving large - scale data - intensive tasks . hypertable runs on top of a distributed file system ( dfs ) such as the apache hadoop dfs , glusterfs , or the kosmos file system ( kfs ) . it is written almost entirely in c + + for performance .\ntokyo cabinet is a library of routines for managing a database . the database is a simple data file containing records , each a pair of a key and a value . every key and value are serial bytes with variable length . both binary data and character string can be used as a key and a value . there is neither the concept of data tables nor data types . records are organized in hash table , b + tree , or fixed - length array . tokyo cabinet was developed as the successor of gdbm and qdbm .\ndrizzle can be thought of as a counter - approach to the problems that key / value stores are meant to solve . drizzle began life as a spin - off of the mysql ( 6 . 0 ) relational database . over the last few months , its developers have removed a host of non - core features ( including views , triggers , prepared statements , stored procedures , query cache , acl , and a number of data types ) , with the aim of creating a leaner , simpler , faster database system . drizzle can still store relational data ; and the aim is to build a semi - relational database platform tailored to web - and cloud - based apps running on systems with 16 cores or more .\nthe biggest drawback of distributed key / value databases such as the foregoing for applications with complex object graphs is the latency in response time and the lack of functionality that one takes for granted in any off the shelf generic relational database . most if not all of the social networking applications today entail extremely complicated object graphs .\nbigtable is a compressed , high performance , and proprietary database system built on google file system , chubby lock service , sstable and a few other google programs ; it is currently not distributed or used outside of google , although google offers access to it as part of their google app engine .\nhbase is an open source , non - relational , distributed database modeled after google ' s bigtable and is written in java . it is developed as part of apache software foundation ' s hadoop project and runs on top of hadoop distributed file system , providing bigtable - like capabilities for hadoop . it provides a fault - tolerant way of storing large quantities of sparse data .\nall three mainstream approaches to interaction between structured data and applications ( along with cache ) have pros and cons . the present invention provides a solution for the new cloud based paradigm by presenting , in a single package , a datastore that is both fully functional relationally and fully distributable in a cloud .\nthe present invention provides systems and methods for increased scalability and decreased latency in the database tier for cloud computing . these include systems comprising a cache adapter capable of storing data in either a relational , or non - relational ( structured , or unstructured ) database format , wherein the cache adapter is in communication with a distributed file system on the backend of the data cache for data persistence and a client cache on the front end of the client database ( cache ) for data synchs from the distributed file system .\nthe accompanying drawings , which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification , illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention that together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention .\nfig . 1 is a diagram depicting data flow between the cache adapter and the client in an embodiment of the present invention .\nfig . 2 is a diagram depicting data flow and synchronization between the distributed file system and the client , utilizing the cache adapter in an embodiment of the present invention .\nfig . 3 is a flow chart of data flow following a client request made using an embodiment of the present invention .\nfig . 4 is a flow chart of data flow following a client login to establish a user persona using an embodiment of the present invention .\nfig . 5 is a diagram depicting data cells in an embodiment of the present invention .\nfig . 6 is a diagram depicting a user subscription to one or more vertical applications in an embodiment of the present invention .\nfig . 7 is a diagram depicting the architecture of certain embodiments of the present invention where clients are communicating with the single instance of the database .\nfig . 8 is a diagram depicting the backend synchronization of user data in a data cell with a client machine database according to an embodiment of the present invention ."]}
{"id": 56060, "summary": [{"text": "dynamotive energy systems corporation is a canadian based renewable energy company which specializes in fast pyrolysis , a process which creates a product named biooil .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "its only other residue is char . ", "topic": 30}], "title": "dynamotive energy systems", "paragraphs": ["dynamotive energy systems corp . 1 - 604 - 295 - 6800 news @ urltoken www . urltoken\n) - - dynamotive energy systems corporation ( otcbb : dymtf ) , today released its commercial plan for 2009 / 2010 .\nfiled by automated filing services inc . ( 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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", "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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", "topic": 8}], "title": "boston whaler", "paragraphs": ["boston whaler - unsinkability . . . attribute is not exclusive to boston whalers . . . boston whaler , however , does claim to exceed the coast guard requirements . . .\ninformation on boston whaler boats is collected and organized in the reference section . this documentation of boston whaler boats is a work in progress .\na separate section devoted to planning , organizing , and documenting boston whaler rendezvous .\nboston whaler 150 super sport ( 2009 - ) captain ' s report is archived .\nhear what some of our owners have to say about being part of the boston whaler family . the whaler . . .\nboston whaler 345 conquest 2 day fishing trip off the east coast of nth nsw . wmv\nboston whaler boats also remain afloat when completely swamped ( full of water ) . because of these attributes , boston whaler ' s trademarked sales line is\nthe unsinkable legend .\ndavid horner battles high rollers and big species out on the gulf in his boston whaler 320 outrage .\nboston whaler owners brave wild weather and an unexpected rescue mission off the coast of santa . . .\nthe highly anticipated new boston whaler 420 outrage made its world premiere at the 2014 fort . . .\nthe new forum provides an on - going and timely source of information on boston whaler boats\u2014new and old\u2014by active and informed owners and operators of boston whaler boats . it replaced the the old forum in october 2015 .\nboston whaler is proud to celebrate 60 years as the \u201cunsinkable legend\u201d and a leader in the marine industry .\nthe perfect chance to step aboard this latest new edition of the boston whaler 150 . . . read more\n71 ' boston whaler outrage history of . . . ? - the hull truth - boating and fishing forum\nthe whaler section of urltoken is an encyclopedia of information on both classic and contemporary boston whaler boats which began in 1999 . there are six main sections .\na boston whaler boat is the best recreational boat ever produced ! in production for over 50 years , the unique boston whaler boat has attracted an intensely loyal group of owners and fans . the\nclassic\nboston whaler boat is any of the many boats descended from the original boston whaler style hulls offered from 1958 to present . read the story of how the original whaler hull was conceived and developed . the\npost classic\nboston whaler boat retains the high quality and most of the unique construction technique of the originals , but uses a number of new and different hull forms .\n2012 boston whaler outrage $ 100 , 000 7 photos rhode island ( 1198 miles away ) 2012 boston whaler outrage 1971 / 2012 21\u0092 boston whaler outrage restorationthis soon to be completed 2012 boston whaler outrage is located in mass . it will be a complete restore . . . dealer : rudders & moorings yacht s . . . more info updated : 03 - 01 - 2013 1971 model similar to that on boat trader for $ 100k\ngrab your polar fleece and travel coffee mug and take your boston whaler on a tour of pacific . . .\nboston whaler , the unsinkable legend , celebrates their 50th anniversary with the 2008 model year . enjoy this outstanding look at the timeline of one of america ' s greatest boating brands . find more information on boston whaler at urltoken\nmodernizing , consolidating , and designing an award - winning website and interactive tool for premium boat manufacturer boston whaler .\nwhat makes boston whaler unique ? boston whaler is committed to providing you with the safest , easiest to own , most exciting boats on the water . it is a calling that started in 1958 with founder , richard fraser , who crafted the first twin sponson 13 - foot boston whaler and then did his best to destroy it by driving up rocky rapids and cutting it in half . turns out it was unsinkable , just like all boston whaler models are today .\nboston whaler boats - model / year index . this section is alphabetized by size and model . older models first , newer models on last pages . 75 boston whaler model albums . there are 129 photos of various models in this section .\na lot of time and work goes into a boston whaler photo shoot . enjoy some behind the scenes shots . . .\nboston whaler made a major splash at the year ' s biggest boat show : three new models made their . . .\ncoverquest is proud to offer durable , beautiful boat covers and bimini tops , designed specifically for boston whalers . what do you think about boston whaler boats ? we would love to hear your opinion .\nphotographs of various boston whaler boats in their native habitat , often in a mock - zoological style , are collected in cetacea .\nwhat makes boston whaler legendary ? more than 50 years of superior quality , safety , performance , reliability and trouble - free operation . the legend started when boston whaler founder richard fisher began subjecting his boats to torture tests to demonstrate their unsinkability , and it continues today as customers pass down their boston whalers to their children and grandchildren .\nboston whaler has delivered for decades what no other boat can . when boats were expected simply to float , boston whaler proved they could be unsinkable . where most fishing boats lack comfort , and most pleasure boats lack fishing features , boston whaler proves you can have both at the most premium level . no matter what initially pulls you to the water \u2013 fishing , cruising , or water sports \u2013 your whaler will draw you back over and over again .\nthe purpose of this video is to visibly show that a 20 horsepower motor will plane out a 13 foot boston whaler very easily .\na boston industrial arts teacher named bob dougherty came to work for boston whalers in the early 1960 ' s . dougherty would become , among other things , the chief designer of the later generations of whaler boats .\nthe true legend of a whaler lies in the possibilities it empowers , the enjoyment it evokes . with a storied history and a forward - looking present , boston whaler is in a class all its own . here\u2019s where boston whaler came from , where it is headed , and a few of the accolades we\u2019ve collected along the way .\nboston whaler ' s unsinkable legend isn ' t just a tale already spun . it ' s a story retold with each . . .\nthis is a brief history of boston whaler , the company , not the boats . there are five distinct eras to this story , as boston whaler was passed among five distinct owners . there are also a number of notable personalities that left an imprint on the product line .\nthe electrical company , fisher - pierce , ( which incidently survives to this day ) and the boat building company , boston whaler , eventually were separated as corporate entities . boston whaler continued to design and produce innovative and successful products , under the control of its founder dick fisher .\nboston whaler ' s future looks nothing short of dazzling . improved facilities and technology have allowed for more and larger boats\u2014including the flagship 420 outrage .\nthis site is not affiliated in anyway with boston whaler or brunswick inc . , et al everything on this site is for informational purposes only .\nfrom its boundary - defining launch to today ' s many awards for innovation and quality , boston whaler is a leader as well as a legend .\non september 25 , 1995 , 81 - year - old richard t . fisher , founder of boston whaler , died at his home in florida .\nboston whaler produces boats used for fire , rescue and marine governmental patrol , and sport fishing and recreational boats . for the first half of 1994 , boston whaler had net sales of $ 25 . 4 million as compared to $ 22 . 3 million for the first half of 1993 .\nwe love our dealers , and our dealers love us . see why our loyal and trusted dealer network supports the boston whaler brand , year after year .\nboston whaler has , for many years , sawn boats in half to illustrate their durability , performance , smooth ride and\nunsinkability\n. the original 1961\nvigilant : conquest : 27 feet ( 8 . 2 m ) cuddy cabin : 400 : 450 : advertising and unsinkability claim . a boston whaler of the bermuda police service . boston whaler has , for many years , sawn boats in half to illustrate their durability , performance , smooth ride and\nunsinkability\n.\nin february of 1996 , the old boston whaler building on hingham street in rockland , massachusetts was torn down to make way for a new home depot store .\nfinally , element three focused on improving lead generation throughout boston whaler\u2019s website , creating and adding new forms and landing pages that more accurately capture mqls and sqls .\nafter the redesign , boston whaler\u2019s website was recognized as best - in - class within the boating industry and won the neptune award for best website in 2016 .\n2017 boston whaler 420 outrage @ la paz bcs anchor windlass bow table - teak 12v dc receptacle ( elect . reels / dowriggers ) summer kitchen freezer plates 120v cock\nboston whaler is a boat manufacturer located in florida , united states . it is a subsidiary of the brunswick corporation , and a division of the brunswick boat group .\nthe sale of boston whaler to reebok was a deal with some sweetener added ; along with whaler , cml also gave reebok warrants on cml stock , which when exercised in 1992 resulted in an almost $ 30 - million profit to reebok .\nback at meridian - owned boston whaler , business was not good either . there is some speculation that the only thing keeping whaler afloat during these years was profit from the highly successful commercial products division , makers of expensive and customized whaler variants for military , law enforcement , and other commercial customers . during this period , meridian was offered as an ipo , and opened its books for examination by prospective investors . notice the wording regarding their boston whaler operation , wherein they said :\na key benefit to boston whaler ownership is confidence . confidence in the quality of the ride , the seamlessness of the experience and the excellence of the build . that confidence is enhanced by the unmatched global service network built on the foundation of the exceptional boston whaler dealer network , comprised of dealers who bring vast industry expertise and boating knowledge .\nthis is accomplished through the use of closed cell foam , or other non - permeable material . boston whaler , however , does claim to exceed the coast guard requirements .\nmaybe we should say that the original boston whaler company , circa 1958 - 1990 * used * to create highly original , unskinkable boats . and leave it at that .\n2008 marked the 50th anniversary of the boston whaler company . in 1958 the company manufactured the first 13 foot whaler and the rest is history . the videos constitute a documentary of this amazing company and unsinkable legend . we hope you enjoy this series .\ntake a tour of the boston whaler factory in edgewater , florida , for a first - hand look at how whalers are made , with personal insight from our expert craftsmen .\nas part of the cml - group , boston whaler boats flourished . the cml group (\nconsumer marketing lifestyles\n) was a just formed small conglomerate looking for businesses to acquire . eventually they would assemble a stable with strong brand names and high quality products like nordic track and the nature company . boston whaler was cml ' s first big acquisition , and they seemed to be a good fit with the whaler corporate culture .\nboston whaler\u2019s history of innovation started with its first hull . today , the 13 footer , featuring a variation of the original twin sponson design , still delivers superior stability , shallow draft and optimum performance with minimal horsepower . boston whaler created the first centre console boat , as well as the unique unibond construction process , which no other manufacturer has ever duplicated .\nclean lines , low - maintenance center console construction and a pristine finish give the boston . . .\nthat ' s a horrible marketing blunder by boston whaler , the the boating company most recognized for truly creating original boats . that would be a better slogan for operations like mckee craft and wahoo & various splashers , copied whaler ' s ideas rather originate them .\nwhaler says\nwe don ' t create boats .\n- moderated discussion areas\nboston whaler has delivered for decades what no other boat can . when boats were expected simply to float , we proved they could be unsinkable . where most fishing boats lack comfort , and most pleasure boats lack fishing features , boston whaler proves you can have both at the most premium level . no matter what initially pulls you to the water \u2013 fishing , cruising , or water sports \u2013 your whaler will draw you back over and over again .\nboston whaler engineers make sure your boston whaler is designed for the ultimate in high quality and low maintenance . things like 316 - l stainless steel hardware , solid ( not hollow ) cleats with whaleboard backing , and special electrical wiring and connectors to withstand the marine environment mean you can spend your time on the water having fun with your boat , not worrying about it .\nto pull it off , the team at boston whaler knew they wanted a marketing agency with experience in partnering with manufacturers that sell through complex dealer networks . this led them to us .\nboston whaler was founded by richard fisher in 1958 . he crafted the first twin - sponson 13\u2019 whaler then in return try his best to destroy it by driving it up rocky rapids and even going as far as cutting the boat in half . the result , it is unsinkable .\ncontribution of photographs ( see guidelines ) , historical information , and first hand experiences with a boston whaler is welcomed ! please help this collection to grow by sending your information to jimh @ urltoken .\nboston whaler has an unmatched commitment to delivering the safest , most reliable and most stunning boats out there . that leads to consistent awards and accolades from people who know . here are a few .\ni have a video at the following link that show my boat planing . you will notice that the bow stays almost level the entire time . boston whaler 13 with tohatsu 20 horsepower and hyrofoil planing\nboston whaler and mercury marine , both divisions of brunswick corp . , work closely together to create precise engine / boat packages that perform well and result in better overall product for their customers . from new model development to manufacturing coordination to customer service , boston whalers partnership with mercury offer our customers distinct advantages .\neven the name\nboston whaler\nwas carefully chosen . fisher was looking for an\nunstraight\nname , something that people would remember . the\nwhaler\nidea came from the boat ' s ability to behave in following seas - -\na hell of a good thing for a nantucket sleigh ride ,\nsaid fisher of the boat . of course , whaling dories are pointed on both ends and flat bottomed , while the new hull was blunt ended and anything but flat bottomed . more\nunstraight - ness\nfor fisher , which made\nwhaler\ngood nomenclature . since the boat was made in the boston area , but boston wasn ' t generally associated with whaling , the\nboston whaler\nname seemed to have just the contradiction in terms fisher was looking for .\nboston whaler provides the safest , easiest to own , most exciting boats on the water . since our founding almost 60 years ago , we have conceived and built peerless designs that meet boaters\u2019 diverse and changing needs . only whaler can bring you a legendary , innovative boat that is engineered for a lifetime of enjoyment and dependability . only whaler can bring you the unsinkable legend\u2122 .\nfor $ 27 - million - - probably little more than what the land and building in edgewater were worth - - they got the entire boston whaler operation , the designs , the molds , the reputation , the number - one name in boating ! it was at once both the bargain of the century and also an indication of just how close to foundering the boston whaler boat company had come .\nthe boston whaler 285 conquest is developed to offer a holistic experience in fishing and offshore multiday touring providing all the expected amenities of a household . she is the fruit of a meticulous research and consistent feedback from boston whaler ' s users and fans offering high levels of luxury , practicality and versatility . this boat is not just designed for fun she is an investment in fun . more info : urltoken\ni was just browsing the whaler website . apparantly , the market in cuba is quite lucrative . i bet that whaler that ended up in cuba was a\nfree sample\nlife magazine , may 19 , 1961 dick fisher ' s marketing genius matched his engineering skills . after this photo layout ran , the whole world knew the boston whaler as the boat that was unsinkable .\nfor 60 years now , boston whaler has engineered the most reliable and forward - thinking boats on the water . every chapter of our history starts with a belief in pushing the limits of what\u2019s possible , including the very first whaler ever created . this heritage is cause for reflection and celebration .\nwhaler production facility located in edgewater , florida is where every legendary boston whaler journey all begins . expert designers and engineers employ cutting - edge cad product development methods , build and test proprietary innovations such as the dive door , and subject each and every model to painstaking quality - control standards .\nin 1992 reebok reported that boston whaler sales were $ 45 . 0 million , an 18 . 7 % increase . reebok ' s total sales that year were over $ 3 - billion . after three years in the boat business , reebok sold boston whaler to meridian , on july 3 , 1993 for just $ 20 - million , or a $ 25 - million loss on their three - year old acquisition .\n\u201celement three delivered a dramatic digital transformation during the website redesign in 2016\u2014a responsive , modern approach that not only enhanced the user experience of boston whaler prospects and existing customers , but drove real results , too . \u201d\ni have always thought that a whaler was the best there was . it was the boat .\nboston whaler boats , clews & amp ; strawbridge - new & amp ; used boats , service , and parts in frazer , pa , near wayne & amp ; norristown 310 lancaster pike frazer pa 610 . 644 . 3529\nan oral history of the boston whaler boats is presented in radio , a unique audio - content feature . although this feature predates the term podcast by several years , you may be more familiar with this content by that name .\nwhile the foam and all of the other components of today ' s boston whaler boats have evolved into more modern forms , the boats are still just as unsinkable as ever . in fact , current videos show the boats being sawed in half with a chainsaw and still operable - even when powered with an engine . the stability and craftsmanship certainly played a role in boston whaler becoming a major supplier to the us navy , coast guard and law - enforcement agencies .\n. due to the foam core construction , the whaler will remain afloat when sawed completely in half .\n33 % ownership for $ 360 , 000 . we are delighted to introduce you to the world of seanet and a smart way of owning the impressive boston whaler 420 outrage . become one of only three owners to co - own this\nusually an established company sells for some multiple of its annual sales , and meridian had just said whaler had annual sales of about $ 50 . 8 - million . brunswick was about to offer less than half that amount , and boston whaler , the queen of the american boat building , was about to get its third owner in four years .\nthis footage will perk up any whaler owner or enthusiast \u2013 just what we need . . . read more\nthis will be a successful message for brunswick and boston whaler as the company continues to evolve to become a strong financial contributor to the brunswick group while holding on to the traditional core that founded a base of nut - job fanatics like ourselves .\nthere is some speculation that the motivation for the sudden sale was the threat of a hostile takeover of cml by irwin jacobs and genmar corporation , a large boat and marine conglomerate . jacobs had been buying cml stock , intent on capturing cml really only to acquire the crown - jewel of boat building , boston whaler . rather than see itself taken over by genmar , cml quickly negotiated the sale of their valued boat company to reebok , thus ending irwin jacobs ' bid to own boston whaler .\nwe also added the option for users to download a pdf of the boat , email themselves the information , share the boat on social media , or contact a dealer after using the tool to encourage content sharing and generate new leads for boston whaler .\nhey boston whaler , don ' t take your eye off the ball - keep the focus on high - quality , competent boats , and let sea ray and bayliner satisfy those folks who need help figuring out how to have an\nexperience\n.\nmuch of the design team from van lancker ' s era stayed , however , producing a series of new models that again did not raise many fish from the core of whaler ' s customers . the term\nbowrider\nwas cautiously used for the first time to describe a boston whaler . the 18 - ventura introduced the first whaler\neuro transom\nboat - - it ' s designer reportedly under orders from meridian that the boat must have that style stern .\nboston whaler\u2019s new website hit all of the goals of the project , increasing traffic and leads while offering a mobile - friendly responsive design and revamping the \u201cbuild your whaler\u201d tool . overall , traffic increased 99 . 06 % , \u201chave a dealer contact me\u201d sql form submissions increased by 130 % , and \u201crequest a quote\u201d sql form submissions increased by 1245 . 45 % .\nunder cml ownership , bob dougherty seemed to have had a free hand to design and produce the whaler product line . with the sale of the company to reebok , that changed . by early 1990 dougherty left whaler , taking with him thirty years of experience in designing , engineering and manufacturing the boston whaler boat . he had already relocated to florida when the edgewater facility had been purchased a few years earlier , and like many florida boat builders before him , he left one boat building company and started another one almost next door , producing a line of boats called marlins . marlin soon became edgewater boats . ironically , the boats bob designed and produced at edgewater began to look more like boston whalers than the newer designs from whaler itself !\nafter reading this , i cannot say i doubt the quality of today ' s whaler at all . what i was not aware of was the number of changes and philosophies that have occurred in the whaler company since its beginning .\nalthough he started boston whaler in 1958 , dick fisher actually only owned it for 11 years of its now 43 - year history . cml ran the operation in a similar style for two decades before selling out to reebok in 1989 . reebok and subsequent purchaser meridian together had whaler for only about seven troubled years . finally in 1996 brunswick picked up a bargain - priced whaler company that was not as unsinkable as their boats . they ' ve been running the ship for about five years now .\nthis is relatively common among smaller boats . boston whaler has been marketing their boats as unsinkable for decades and have the famous demonstration where they cut a boat in half or thirds and it remains afloat . their boats are essentially fiberglass encased foam and are inherently buoyant .\nand this is what the whaler lifestyle is all about . credit : jesus fares , 420 outrage owner . . .\nthe remarkable 420 outrage , whaler ' s largest model yet , marries cutting - edge design and technology . . .\nthe best boats allow you to have faith in your craft in almost any waters , but even the best boats can sink . so how confident would you feel knowing you were in an unsinkable boat ? that\u2019s the promise of boston whaler , the boat company that has found a way to pair an unsinkable hull with the best features and luxury accommodations . whether you\u2019re looking for a deep sea fishing boat or a boat for taking the whole family cruising around the bay , boston whaler has a model for you . when you\u2019re ready to look at some of the best boston whaler models , stop by jet ski of miami . from our miami location , we proudly serve hialeah , miami beach , miami gardens , coral gables , aventura , sunny isles beach , key biscayne , miami shores , and key largo .\nesthetics of the new design aside , the new boats tended to have increased weight and manufacturing costs . boston whaler continued to produce only the highest quality boat possible , but as production costs increased , lack of pricing flexibility and decreased demand did not allow for much profit .\nthe boston whaler and the outboard motor have been an almost perfect match since the inception of the boat . this is mainly due to the wide stern and seaworthy hull design . you get a safe feeling in a whaler that you don\u2019t get with other designs . when your kids go out in a whaler you don\u2019t worry quite as much . there are , however , some issues that if corrected would make the boat even safer and more enjoyable . especially in heavy seas . these issues center around the outboard motor .\nin the history of all the remarkable boating legends , the image of boston whaler founder dick fisher sitting in a floating boat with his legs crossed , and wearing a bow tie and a jaunty hat while a humongous saw sliced his vessel in half is quite a memorable vision .\nwell , boats yes , they can make boats of less dense than water materials like closed cell foam wrapped with a skin . take boston whalers for example .\nfisher is often described as a genius , an inventor , a tinkerer , and a perfectionist . in 1969 he was 55 - years old , and he had been running boston whaler for over a decade . perhaps he wanted to retire early ; perhaps he wanted to get back to other pursuits , to tinker around with other inventions ; maybe he just wanted new challenges . whatever the motivation , in 1969 , fisher sold the boston whaler company to cml - group of acton , massachusetts , a specialties marketing company . after the sale , fisher stayed on as a consultant until 1972 .\nreebok described itself as a\nmarketing\ncompany . their products , athletic shoes , were often made by subcontractors . reebok marketed them quite successfully with an upscale image . intent on building their sales and expanding , reebok went looking for acquisitions and found boston whaler . whaler would be their first manufacturing company .\nrecreation\nwas the only thing the two corporations had in common other than both being located in massachusetts .\ni am in my 30 ' s , and remember as a kid my dad ' s 13 foot whaler . he sold it to buy a bigger boat when i was about 7 , unfortunately it was not a whaler , but an 18 ' thompson .\nyour point is well made . i don ' t think anyone wants to discourage folks from buying a new whaler , imho .\nhaving large facilities in both massachusetts and florida and lower demand , meridian closed all the boston area operations of boston whaler and moved the entire company to edgewater . relocating a business that had operating in the same place for almost 40 years to a new state 1 , 500 miles away is a drastic move and one that probably left a lot of old - time whaler people behind . when the name of the town you ' re leaving is in the company ' s name , it is even worse psychologically . however , the move did get whaler more in line with the rest of the boat building business . many builders were already concentrated in the warm - climate , low - cost - labor market of florida .\nwith all the features of the boston whaler , you ' d think it would sell itself , and it probably would have . but just to make sure it was a roaring success , dick fisher ginned up some of the best promotional stunts ever seen in the recreational boat business or anywhere else .\nfisher started building boats in the 1950s using foam surrounded by fiberglass , which made the hull much lighter weight than other boats on the market - certainly lighter than the wooden boats . it helped with floatation \u2026 and definitely helped with speed when boston whaler launched the first jetboat to the boating market .\nce boston 420 outrage allie totalement plaisance et p\u00eache sportive . disposant d ' une cabine ainsi que d ' un pack cuisine ; il est habitable . il a \u00e9t\u00e9 en\nanother issue for boats that are underpowered is the time it takes to get onto a plane . in some situations the motor is not able to do this at all . for example , a 13 foot boston whaler with a 9 . 9 horse engine will barely get onto a plane if at all .\nafter the cut was completed , fisher used the stern section to tow the bow section back to shore . modern whaler advertising uses a\nlook what brunswick has done - again , right out of the sea ray handbook . they have created pricing tiers within whaler products :\ni think i would like to own both , a new whaler and a classic . then i would have the best of both worlds .\nthat is a total of 43 years in the boat business . there are not too many other builders who can trace such long roots or have made as many boats . will we see boston whaler boats returning to those wonderful designs of yesteryear ? probably not , not as long as the offerings in the current catalogue keep the factory running around the clock . but the legend of whaler lives on , an amazing unsinkable boat and an equally unsinkable boat company .\nsea ray promotional literature touts their advanced manufacturing techniques , including things like 6 - axis cad - controlled milling machines that can make molds for new designs in a day or two . if you want to make a lot of design changes each year , you probably need a machine like that . when sea ray looked at boston whaler , instead of seeing all the good , classic designs whaler already had , it just saw another way to keep that 6 - axis mill busy .\n. . . many things have changed over the years , but . . . the things upon which boston whaler values are built - - our people , our pride in our craftsmanship , our belief that a design should fill a need , not follow a trend - - have not changed at all , and never will .\nboston whaler had a classic 22 - foot hull that had been sold in thousands of outrages and revenges , and in thousands of guardians . guys catch fish from these hulls , families cruise on these hulls , coasties patrol on these hulls , and marines go to war with these hulls . it is one hell of a hull design .\nyou can put a hole in a boston whaler hull or cut it in two \u2013 both halves will still float and you can drive away in the half with the engine . but unsinkability means more than that . it means truly level floatation for added safety and stability . it means quality , reliability and durability . that\u2019s the unsinkable legend .\nwhen i think of all the highly original boats boston whaler has created , begining with the 13 & 16 , the center console idea , the 1971 ribbed sided &\nsmirked\n21 outrage , the 18 - 25 second generation outrages , etc etc , i cringe to read something like that . they should get rid of that slogan fast\nthis is a verified html 4 . 0 document served to you from continuouswave uri : urltoken last modified : author : james w . hebert material attributed as quotations to dick fisher appeared originally in other sources , including a january 1978 motor boating article by marty lurey as well as a number of in - house publications of the boston whaler company .\n* the venture series is like a conversion van . it ' s a boat that can do everything with the family but doing it in a whaler .\ni would have to say that my personal opinion of the classic whaler versus today ' s whaler is that both i am sure are excellent boats , but the classic whalers can claim to be part of a unique era , built at a time when things were just a little bit different in the company .\nrecognizing the need to improve their online experience for both consumers and dealers , boston whaler , a leading manufacturer of luxury and premium fishing boats , sought to revamp their website . at the top of their list was a responsive site , as well as a complete overhaul of their \u201cbuild your whaler\u201d tool used by consumers and dealers to customize boats . additionally , the client needed help consolidating domains into one cohesive website , as they had previously created a mobile website and multiple content hubs that were separated from the main domain .\nathletic shoes sell at huge multiples of their manufacturing cost , their design is driven almost entirely by style concerns , they are typically made overseas by the cheapest labor available , and as a product they have a life span of a year at best . it his hard to imagine that ownership of boston whaler could have come from a more different corporate background than reebok .\nthe final arbiter of value is the marketplace . ultimately , then , in the marketplace , the changes introduced by brunswick appear to have been very successful . the current boston whaler edgewater plant has been running three shifts around the clock to keep up with production demands . the success of the design trends , however , may also reflect a sea change in the marketing of boats .\ncml stock was one of the most hyped issues on wall street , and as a result heavily shorted by traders . they must have been on to something . in 1989 the boston whaler company , the pride of american and yankee ingenuity , the most honored name in boat building , was sold for $ 45 - million to reebok , an athletic - shoe maker of all things !\nmeridian sports also owned master craft boats which was a very popular ski boat at the time . meridian owned boston whaler from 1994 \u2013 1996 and did poorly with the company . two models from the fisher era , the 13 and17 and two models from the cml era the 19 and 27 were produced . to cut costs meridian moved all operations to edgewater florida where they remain today .\nthere has been a lot of discussion about what size engine is needed on the 13 foot classic boston whaler . the boats intended use has a lot to do with this answer . in all cases below , a hydrofoil such as a davis doel fin , an se sport stabilizer or a stingray hydrofoil will help the boat achieve a plane and operate more efficiently . especially in rough water .\nthus in 1958 the boston whaler was born , designed with its unique hull shape , constructed with new materials and techniques , and marketed with innovative advertising and promotion . the timing was excellent , as interest in recreational boating swelled among a new class of american boaters , enriched by a strong post - war economy with the leisure time and the discretionary income to enjoy a little yachting of their own .\nboston whaler furthered its acclaim by filling a boat with 40 - plus people and completely swamping it with water . still the boat did not sink . ( check out the company ' s website urltoken to watch the videos . ) however , in 1978 , the federal government passed a law stating that boat manufacturers had to pass floatation requirements by using a certain amount of foam and placing in specific areas .\non may 31 , 1996 , [ brunswick ] acquired the assets related to the boston whaler line of boats from meridian sports for $ 27 . 4 million in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities . the company acquired assets , including goodwill that will be amortized using the straight - line method over 40 years . this operation is a part of the sea ray division of the marine segment .\nthe boston whaler boats have always been functional - serving the purpose for which they were built exceptionally , and often doing double or even triple duty with remarkable proficiency . growing up as a kid i ' d see the same whalers at the local fishing hold , pulling waterskiers and tubers , and also at the town dock either buying groceries , or simply bringing the family into town for an ice cream .\nposted 09 - 26 - 2004 01 : 43 pm et ( us ) i think those folks unhappy with the whaler ad campaign are missing the point a little . the function of ads and positioning is not to actually sell boats . it is to get people to the dealership so the dealer can sell boats . the unique traits of a boston whaler will be lost on first time boaters unless they are explained in depth ( features / benefits ) . for example , mention unsinkability ( gasp , boats can sink ? ) and you may turn off 1 / 2 the wives sitting on the fence about a boat purchase . whereas a dealer can walk the ladies about the craft pointing out the intelligent design and heavy duty construction found in each and every whaler hull .\nvideos , profiles and stories that show why boston whalers make their owners confident to the core . it ' s the design , the build , the history , and it ' s also how people have made whalers central to their lives .\nthe boston whaler was unique in that it was essentially made from foam , coated with a relatively thin skin of laminates and gelcoat . the composite boat was strong , rigid , and light . the foam provided unheard of floatation , too . it made the hull very resistant to\noil canning\n, and it worked to absorb sound as well . at every turn , the foam filled hull seemed to have an advantage .\nclassic whalers have an enormous following . check out urltoken for a wealth of information and a huge community of whaler lovers . also a good place to list the boat if you sell .\nbut i ' m puzzled and a little worried by this marketing approach . does it suggest that whaler is losing focus on the boat ? heck , i can get a boating\nexperience\nfrom lots of brands , most of which are a lot less expensive than whalers . most whaler owners , i think , are more than capable of taking a great boat and creating their\nwhen i bought my boat , the largest selling point to my family and especially grandparents was the steel railings on the whaler for safety reasons . those who knew the whaler name also liked the unsinkable nature of the boats . before my mom went salmon fishing with me , she asked around her real estate office about fishing in small boats in the ocean . they gasped at the thought of using a 16 footer for fishing in the ocean . once she told them it was a whaler , they said\noh yeah . . no problem then . . .\n.\nwhat does core confidence feel like ? one ride onboard the new 330 outrage will tell you . learn more about what makes the 330\u2014and every whaler model\u2014the softest , safest , driest ride imaginable .\ni was at a whaler dealership back in those days . it was a cool boat back then . today it ' s shallow on the inside , small fuel tank , and pounds pretty hard in rough water . it could still be a lot of fun if used within those limitations , and the good news is there is almost always someone willing to spend way too much for a whaler .\na production facility was set up in 1958 in braintree , massachusetts to manufacture the\nboston whaler\nboat . the first model was to be called\nthe cox ' n\n, but this gave way to a more prosaic\nstandard\nmodel . the initial product line was confined to the 13 - foot hull , until the introduction of the 16 - foot model in 1961 . at some point , production moved to the hingham street plant in rockland , massachusetts .\nwhile reebok - ownership had been a rough ride for many old - time whaler boats and employees , having meridian at the helm would turn out to be a near capsize ! to be fair , they started from much less of a position , as the 1994 catalogue of boston whaler boats now had only two of the dougherty - designed classic boats in production , the 19 - outrage and 27 - offshore , to go with the classic fisher - era 13 - foot and 17 - foot hulls . the poor selling van lancker designs of 21 - foot and 23 - foot walk - arounds were gone , the molds turned into new 21 - outrage and 24 - outrage production .\nthe boston whaler dauntless truly lives up to its name . well equipped for both watersports and offshore fishing , the center console dauntless comes with a host of amenities and options to suit your specific on - water pursuits . pedestal fishing seats and an optional reversible pilot seat with livewell expand fishing capabilities , and the all - activity tower delivers extra watersports exhilaration . unsinkably safe , reliable , and with plenty of space for people and gear , dauntless is outfitted for the active family .\nbrunswick is a huge conglomerate of\nrecreation\ncompanies which by 1996 included mercury marine , a giant in outboard motors and i / o propulsion , and sea - ray boats , a market leader in upscale production boats . on march 29 , 1996 , brunswick corporation announced that it\nhad agreed to purchase the boston whaler line of fishing vessels from meridian sports inc . , for about $ 25 . 3 million .\nit later submitted a 10 - k form to the sec that said :\nthe man behind the unsinkable legend\u2122 was always pushing boundaries\u2014from his out - of - the - box ideas to his torture tests proving whaler ' s toughness . richard fisher ' s family takes us back to the beginning .\nthe 1980 ' s continued strong for whaler , and catalogues from this decade feature an amazing number of different length hulls , different model trims , and hundreds of accessory options . bob dougherty became chief designer and senior vice president of engineering . redesigned hulls in the outrage and revenge series from 18 to 25 feet were added . many consider whaler boats from the late 1980 ' s to be the most desireable of all the older whalers .\nbeginning in 2001 , boston whaler boats are being delivered with mercury engines on the transom as part of a\npackage .\nseparating the boat from the motor will be possible but expensive . in this regard , whaler has joined what is almost an industry - wide practice of marrying boat and motor at the factory . even independently owned boat builders have resorted to alignments with certain outboard makers - - usually ones that don ' t own boat builders with competing lines - - and offer their boats pre - rigged for that brand exclusively . grady - white and yamaha are one such pairing . this practice may not offer the buyer the most flexibility , but it is how business is done these days at the boat show .\nfisher ' s inventive genius wasn ' t limited just to electrical apparatus . he began experimenting with innovative manufacturing techniques in boat building , planning to produce a small sailing board similar to the then very popular alcort sunfish . in the process , and with input and suggestions from naval designer c . raymond hunt , he invented the 13 - foot boston whaler , a small , unsinkable outboard power boat . after showing the boat at the 1958 new york boat show , the design became a huge commercial success .\nmy point is that whalers were born in an era when people built something well , and it lasted . today they may still hold that belief , but they have to sell that idea at a cost . just selling a\ndarn great boat\nmust not be enough to command the higher dollars , so i am sure marketing is working overtime to find anything and everything they can to sell the whaler boat , and the whaler legend .\nhead on view whaler 13 hull the original whaler hull evolved from the hickman sea sled . the two outer hulls are\nrunners\n. fisher and hunt evolved the third central appendage to reduce\nairy water\nbeing created by air trapped under the boat and flowing into the propeller . this photo shows a more recent hull evolution . the wrap - around bow chine - - the\nsmirk\n- - was not in the original molds .\nwhen it came time for new designs , which hull form did brunswick choose ? a new ,\nimproved\naccu - track hull with a euro - style transom quite reminiscent of the laguna superceded the classic whaler hullform .\nthe cml - group appeared to be a good corporate owner , a group of savvy new england business men who also liked boating and boston whaler boats . charles m . leighton the ceo and\ncml\nof cml - group was being honored by his alma mater , bowdoin college , in part because his company was\na model of how an enlightened businessman can bring a number of small companies together without dampening their creative fire , without forcing unsympathetic management on the entrepreneur responsible for their identity and success .\n1\nposted 09 - 14 - 2004 02 : 48 pm et ( us ) why do we care what whaler says in it ' s marketing materials ? i think most of us know why we own one ( function , utilitiy , durability , unsinkability , etc . ) so what ' s the big deal ? the boston whaler company is in business to make money , and they ' ll use whatever marketing tools they can to that end . we are members of this community to seek and share real , valid , information about these boats , regardless of what the advertising says . in the long run , it ' s better for all of us if they sell a lot of boats and stay in business , so more power to selling the experiences .\ntoday , this\nunsinkable\nattribute is not exclusive to boston whalers . all motorboats ( and certain other boat types ) under twenty ( 20 ) feet , manufactured for sale in the united states are required by law to have positive flotation , such that a completely swamped boat will still float .\nfrom the award - winning boston whaler 230 vantage to the new , sophisticated 320 vantage , this multifunctional family of boats offers the space and capabilities active families demand . leading - edge design combines with an impeccably crafted hull to deliver remarkable comfort , handling and stability . best - in - class amenities and options make vantage ideal for offshore cruising , fishing and adrenaline - pumping watersports . play all day , then take it to dinner : vantage is equally at home in rough saltwater and sidled up to a 5 - star restaurant ."]}
{"id": 56070, "summary": [{"text": "usell ( otcqb : usel ) is a publicly traded recommerce company with headquarters in new york city .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it operates as an online marketplace where people can sell used cell phones , tablets , video games , textbooks and gift cards to professional buyers . ", "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 ."]}
{"id": 56071, "summary": [{"text": "bob 's stores is a chain of 35 retail stores in the northeastern united states owned by versa capital management .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "founded as bob 's surplus in middletown , connecticut , by bob lapidus in 1954 , the chain expanded gradually until it was acquired by tjx in 2003 .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the chain targets moderate-income customers with a selection of footwear , workwear , teamwear , and activewear . ", "topic": 9}], "title": "bob ' s stores", "paragraphs": ["owner of bob\u2019s stores , eastern mountain sports files ch . 11 | boston herald\nwith over 30 stores located conveniently throughout the north east , there ' s sure to be a bob ' s stores near you .\nview information on current and former bob ' s stores building locations . find leasing information , previous sales and currently active for sale and lease listings of properties where bob ' s stores is located . research bob ' s stores information , location photos and more .\nthe owner of eastern mountain sports and bob\u2019s stores filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday with plans to shutter some stores and sell the chains .\ncopyright bob ' s watches . all rights reserved . bob ' s watches is not affiliated with rolex s . a . , rolex usa , or any of its subsidiaries .\naccording to the company\u2019s website , bob\u2019s stores was founded by bob lapidus in 1954 and has 35 stores throughout the northeast . each store has an average of 20 , 000 pairs of shoes to choose from , the site says .\n\u2014 bob\u2019s stores and eastern mountain sports could each close two new hampshire stores as part of a bankruptcy proposal that will be reviewed in court next week .\nbob ' s stores has been a past or current tenant within the buildings involved in these sale and lease transactions .\nin australia , trade secret stores are converted into t . k . maxx stores .\ntjx acquires bob\u2019s stores , a 31 - store , value - oriented retailer of casual family apparel and footwear based in the northeast region of the u . s .\nwith the old macy\u2019s next door being converted into a major shopping destination , she said it would be wise for bob\u2019s stores to stay put and remain in operation .\nthat ' s the public bob . there is , however , another bob . this bob is quiet - spoken , self - effacing , reflective , a complete turnaround from the manic television bob . they do dress alike though : open shirt , pullover sweater , jeans , sneakers .\nthe store manager at bob\u2019s stores in bedford declined to speak to the new hampshire union leader when reached by telephone on friday . he referred all questions to the company\u2019s media spokesman .\nlocal shoppers say they are disappointed about the potential closure of the bob\u2019s stores in bedford \u2014 one of the four facilities eyed to shut its doors .\nafter the parent company for bob ' s and eastern mountain sports filed for bankruptcy , a list of stores that will be closing has been released .\non qualifying products , bob ' s watches will then verify the current price to complete the price match .\nhit : the owner of eastern mountain sports , which has 13 stores in massachusetts , and bob\u2019s stores , which has 11 bay state locations , has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy , with debts over $ 500 million .\nnow about bob and those tv spots . . . - the new york times\nhorne , who picked up a pair of vans sneakers for her grandson , questioned why the bob\u2019s stores in bedford would close when it was recently remodeled and is part of a vibrant plaza .\n' ' it ' s not complicated , ' ' says bob . their studio is an upstairs room in the manchester bob ' s store . they set up an arrangement of furniture , use one camera , some lights , and bob goes into action . that ' s it . occasionally they go on location . a commercial featuring bob with carla berube , a former uconn and now new england blizzard basketball notable , was shot at east catholic high school , also in manchester .\nthis loopnet bob ' s stores 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 .\nit ' s hard for sporting goods stores when their number one brand also becomes their number one competitor .\nthe locations that would be shuttered include bob\u2019s stores at 73 south river rd . in bedford and 92 cluff crossing in salem , and eastern mountain sports stores at 281 daniel webster highway in nashua and in the mall at rockingham park in salem , according to court documents filed in the u . s . bankruptcy court for the district of delaware .\nwhoops ! did you mistype ? please re - enter a valid email . example : bob @ urltoken\neastern outfitters llc , the parent company of eastern mountain sports and bob\u2019s stores , is asking a bankruptcy court to allow it to close 48 of its 86 stores \u2014 including four in new hampshire \u2014 as part of a plan for u . k . retailer sports direct international plc to acquire the company .\nbut the waterbed craze was ebbing in the early 1990 ' s when bob kaufman and gene rosenberg , who had owned a chain of furniture stores and was considered an expert in special promotions , took over a building in newington where a furniture store had gone into bankruptcy . the building , an early casualty of a growing state recession , became the first bob ' s discount furniture store , with mr . rosenberg owning two - thirds of the business and bob one - third under an agreement that still exists .\nthe pitchman has become a celebrity of sorts . wherever he goes , someone is sure to yell ' ' hey , that ' s bob , ' ' or sidle up and say , ' ' hi bob ! ' ' as though they have been friends for years .\n, dick ' s and modell ' s are interested in taking over former sports authority stores , but it ' s unclear if that will actually happen and also what a takeover could look like . will sports authority exist at all in a few months ?\nin the years since , in equally distressing economic times , more stores have been opened and now they total a dozen in connecticut and two more in western massachusetts . last year , bob ' s discount furniture was rated as the 63d largest furniture company in the nation .\nthey are product generalists rather than product specialists ,\njon schallert , a marketing consultant with longmont told the denver post in february , a few weeks before sports authority ' s bankruptcy filing .\nso many consumers these days who are into sports and outdoor activities really want specialized products . just like macy ' s and other generalized stores , they ' ve found themselves in trouble . in reality , it ' s not underperforming stores . it ' s stores that no longer meet the needs of demanding consumers .\nthe first two t . j . maxx stores open in auburn and worcester , massachusetts .\ntjx brings homesense to the u . k . with the opening of its first stores .\ntjx acquires trade secret , an off - price retailer that operates 35 stores in australia .\neastern outfitters filed for bankruptcy protection in february , when it listed assets and liabilities in the range of $ 100 million to $ 500 million . private equity firm versa capital management acquired bob\u2019s stores and eastern mountain sports through the bankruptcy last year of vestis retail group , which previously owned the chains .\n' ' i became the waterbed king , ' ' he says cheerily . he would lease space in stores to sell waterbeds with a proviso that the stores would be paid only when he had his profits . it was a no - risk deal for him and by the end of the 1980 ' s , he had space in 24 stores in four states .\nt . k . maxx continues its expansion in europe , opening stores in austria and the netherlands .\n' ' i feel like a fraud sometimes , ' ' said the private bob kaufman . he was relaxing in one of the soft chairs in his orange store and talking about his double identity . ' ' i am rather introverted , ' ' he said . ' ' people who know me say its amazing when they see me on tv . ' ' so why does he do the television commercials that force him to change from introvert bob to extrovert bob ? it ' s simple ; they work .\n\u201ci am here a lot . i have adult boys that need a lot of clothes , and bob\u2019s is a great option , \u201d said carlene horne while exiting the shop on friday afternoon . \u201cit is really sad . \u201d\nt . k . maxx opens stores in germany , introducing the off - price concept to that country .\nbob kaufman , who is now 45 , grew up in west hartford and was graduated from the university of connecticut in l974 with a degree in marketing .\nbob ' s discount furniture was started modestly in 1991 with one store in newington . the ' ' come on down ' ' and ' ' gotcha ' ' commercials started in 1992 , a disastrous year economically for connecticut in general .\nit came to a point where sports authority stores were looking like a mess , while dick ' s was investing in having their merchandise laid out in an attractive presentation ,\nsays davidowitz .\ntjx acquires marshalls , the second largest off - price retailer in the u . s . at this time , marshalls has 496 stores and offers brand name family apparel , including a broad selection of footwear and menswear . combined , t . j . maxx and marshalls operated more than 1 , 000 stores nationwide .\nbob ' s watches is an independent watch dealer and is not sponsored by , associated with and / or affiliated with rolex , s . a . bob ' s watches only sells pre - owned rolex watches and provides its own warranties on the watches it sells . rolex , urltoken , is under no obligation to warranty - service watches sold by bob ' s watches . rolex datejust , rolex day date president , submariner , presidential , explorer , sea dweller , super president , gmt master , gmt , yachtmaster , prince , milgaus , masterpiece , air king , cosmograph daytona , and pearlmaster are all registered trademarks of the rolex corporation ( rolex usa , rolex s . a . ) to buy a new rolex watch , please visit urltoken for a list of authorized rolex dealers near you . * sales tax on internet transactions is only collected on orders shipped to addresses in california or as otherwise required by law .\na line at a boston modell ' s . photo : boston globe / getty images\nfree priority overnight shipping on all orders applies to u . s . orders only .\nby 2012 , sports authority was on the road to opening 35 new stores a year , but according to market research company statista , even with all its new stores , sports authority couldn ' t own the sporting goods game . as of 2015 , sports authority didn ' t even make the national retail federation ' s top 100 retailers list .\ndick ' s , the country ' s largest sports retailer , decided to take matters into its own hands earlier than sports authority did . in 2014 , it teamed up with country singer carrie underwood to roll out an exclusive fitness collection , calia , in its stores . it also debuted a separate athleisure offshoot , chelsea collective , with two freestanding locations last year . with this new concept , dick ' s was able to play both to more traditional sporting goods shoppers in its stores and a different type of shopper elsewhere .\ntjx acquires sierra trading post , a u . s . off - price internet retailer .\nkimco realty corporation ' s properties include retail space available in neighborhood and community shopping centers .\nbob ' s watches is dedicated to always offering the best value to our customers . we will match the price , at the time of purchase , on a low price guarantee product if you find the same item at a lower price at a designated major online retailer .\nsports authority isn ' t alone . last month , vestis retail group , the parent company of eastern mountain sports , bob ' s stores , and sport chalet , filed for bankruptcy . with $ 500 million in liabilities , the company plans to close 56 stores , including all 47 sport chalet locations . six months ago , the east coast - based city sports filed for bankruptcy and closed eight of its 26 stores . although city sports is currently being revived by brent and blake sonnek - schmelz , brothers who own the soccer post retail chain , brent recently admitted to the philadelphia inquirer that the sporting goods industry\nis in a state of upheaval .\nat age 45 , the off - camera bob is a contented man . ' ' i think i ' m the most blessed man in this state , ' ' he says .\ntjx acquires winners apparel of canada , a toronto - based chain of five off - price family apparel stores . over time , tjx grows this chain into canada\u2019s largest off - price retailer of family apparel and home fashions .\nbob says he is always amused at the reaction to the stores from people who have seen his antics on television . it ' s a different world . ' ' we don ' t pressure anybody , ' ' he said . ' ' we don ' t have markdown sales . if you buy something today it ' s the same price tomorrow . our salespeople don ' t hover . some people come in for lunch . we don ' t care . they ' ll be back . ' '\ngrant lavigne ' s transition from high school to professional baseball has been as smooth as marble .\nthe recession actually helped the business , bob says today . ' ' as we got successful , we started to get calls from owners of buildings that were vacant because other stores had gone bankrupt . they wanted to fill them up . the second store was in windsor , then middletown , then willimantic ' ' and so on .\nnow you get it . he ' s the guy in the commercials , some 500 a week , over the state ' s network and cable stations , passionately telling , sometimes yelling , about the bargains at bob ' s discount furniture . again , and again and again , day and night , he appears , a skinny guy with a high - pitched voice extolling the virtues of living room sets or bedroom sets , usually ending with an invitation to ' ' come on down ' ' or exulting that he ' s ' ' gotcha ' ' by the low prices and high quality .\nthe commercials that have fueled the remarkable growth are about as elemental as can be . they are written and produced by bob and two others connected to the company , stan adelstein and andy bricker .\nbob has no illusions about the artistic merits of the commercials but he defends them . ' ' who is better to tell about products than someone who believes in them ? ' ' he asks .\n258 , 000 square feet power center - neighboring tenants include : kohl ' s , marshall ' s , babies r us , barnes and noble , bed , bath & beyond , best . . .\nsierra trading post opens its first two brick - and - mortar stores post - acquisition , bringing this online concept for outdoor apparel to more consumers .\ntoday ' s consumers are looking for specificity , both in terms of function and also aesthetic . the everything - to - everybody nature of huge multi - brand retailers no longer appeals ; department stores across america are struggling with this new reality as well .\n\u201cwe have all of these health foods in bedford and no men\u2019s clothing stores , \u201d said horne , of bedford . \u201ci have two adult sons , and i am here two or three times a month . i\u2019ve always been pleased with the prices . \u201d\ndick ' s has taken this to heart by developing stronger partnerships with big brands and rolling out shop - in - shops like a trend - focused\nnike field house\nand a dedicated\nunder armour all - american\nsection in its stores . as a result , the selection at dick ' s has became more enticing , and also more expensive .\nyou agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for the new york times ' s products and services .\nwhen you go into these sports stores ,\nhe continues ,\nevery single store carries the exact same thing , so there really isn ' t anything interesting . there might be best - sellers , but stores can ' t build a future by selling that same , classic black north face fleece . i know sporting good stores tend to stick to fits and products that are old and safe , but there is a new generation is coming .\nhermina finds the whole situation sad .\nit ' s hard to see a staple of my youth disappear ,\nshe says , but she ' s optimistic other sports retailers will prevail . so are industry experts .\ntjx announces consolidation of the a . j . wright division , with 91 stores converted to t . j . maxx , marshalls , or homegoods banners .\n\u00a9copyright medianews group no portion of urltoken or its content may be reproduced without the owner ' s written permission .\none , mintel senior research analyst diana smith believes\nthere ' s definitely more of an overlap today .\nthere are only so many sporting stores that can survive when every company is growing and expanding , and so right now there ' s a shake out , with the weaker chains failing ,\nsays kahn .\nthere was more competition than there were actual purchases .\ntjx launches homegoods in the u . s . , offering an eclectic selection of home fashions from around the world .\nthere are an incredible number of national and regional multi - brand sports retailers in america : dick ' s sporting goods , cabela ' s , champs sports , bass pro shops , rei , academy sports , modell ' s , and big 5 sporting goods corporation , to name a few \u2014 and these are just the ones that still exist today .\nbut chelsea collective is still a multi - brand store , stocking items from the likes of nike , adidas , and under armour \u2014 brands that have shifted from being primarily wholesale companies to powerful retail giants . as greg thomsen , the managing director of adidas ' s outdoor division , puts it ,\nit ' s hard for sporting goods stores when their number one brand also becomes their number one competitor .\nas a result , cities across america were able to sustain multiple sporting goods shops filled with the latest gear . there ' s a laundry list of these local stores : brine sporting goods , which first opened in cambridge , massachusetts in 1867 ; rawlings sporting goods company ( st . louis , missouri in 1887 ) ; oshman ' s dry goods ( richmond , texas in 1919 ) ; maurice ' s sporting goods ( chicago , illinois in 1923 ) ; dunham ' s sports ( waterford , michigan in 1937 ) ; and so on . teen retailer abercrombie & fitch even started out as an elite sporting goods retailer at the end of the 19th century . in 1892 , founder david abercrombie started selling high - end camping gear in new york before expanding into women ' s clothing in 1910 .\ncam newton rides around a dick ' s sporting goods for a holiday event in december . photo : charlotte observer / getty images\nmeriden , conn . - based vestis retail group llc filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in delaware with as much as $ 500 million in debt . the company is closing a third chain , california sporting goods retailer sports chalet , which began liquidation sales at all of its western u . s . stores on saturday .\nin canada ) , which will operate the company ' s going - out - of - business sales at all of its locations .\nlater this month , more auctions for sports authority ' s name , intellectual property , and leases will be held . according to the\nyour browser ' s javascript functionality is turned off . please turn it on so that you can experience the full capabilities of this site .\n, tells investors to stay away from dick ' s because even though it ' s the current leader in the space ,\nits position is just too risky . despite the revenue growth and expansion , this chain could soon be facing the death spiral because of online competition .\nt . k . maxx continues its expansion in europe with the opening of stores in poland . t . k . maxx launches its e - commerce site , urltoken , in the u . k .\nin reality ,\nshe continued ,\nwhat they ' re bringing to this experience is not the dick ' s brand , but the knowledge that they have about women and exercise and lifestyle . the advantage is what they know about that shopper from their [ existing ] stores , and how can they translate that into an elevated experience .\nretailers in general have a huge advantage over amazon in that they have physical stores and they are able to actually raise an emotional response ,\nsays sam cinquegrani , the founder and ceo of digital marketing firm objectwave .\nthese stores need to understand the opportunity and leverage that because they have way more to offer . once they think in those terms , competing with amazon becomes a different type of exercise .\nto people who watch television in connecticut - - and that ' s most people - - he ' s like the fly that keeps buzzing around until he seems like part of everyday life and you get the impression that you ' d miss him if he flew away somewhere . or maybe not .\nas the chain has expanded , the stores have became fancier , and more dignified : arrangements of furniture in tasteful patterns , coffee for patrons to sip , freshly baked cookies , huge jars of candies for children .\nlebenthal agrees , and posits these stores need to become destinations again .\nthere used to be so much excitement in going to a sporting goods store because there were no other options available , and it was the only place to see the latest merchandise being marketed ,\nshe says .\nthese stores have lost their unique appeal , but there are plenty of options to stimulate foot traffic and growth ,\nsmith of mintel adds .\nin 1987 , zayre forms a new entity called the tjx companies , inc . , with t . j . maxx , hit or miss , and chadwick\u2019s of boston as the initial retail banners . following zayre\u2019s reorganization in 1989 , tjx becomes the successor company with ben cammarata serving as chief executive officer and president .\na chain like sport chalet can only carry so many of our items ,\nadidas ' s thomsen explains .\nwe know the walls in their stores can ' t carry every piece of adidas , but a company like zappos can hold every one of our items , and so a new generation of shoppers who wants that kind of selection is just going to go straight there .\ni don ' t believe in sales . because it ' s not right to jack up the price of something just so you can put it on sale later .\ntjx sells chadwick\u2019s of boston to more closely focus on the synergies between t . j . maxx and marshalls and the successful growth of its various off - price store brands .\na case study for this is modell ' s , whose revenue has grown from $ 698 million in 2012 to $ 765 million in 2015 , according to numbers compiled for racked by privco . modell ' s\nmarkets itself as the \u2018hometown sporting good store , '\naccording to privco , and has established a reputation for building community relationships , making local shoppers more inclined to shop there . among its most successful programs is team weeks , in which local stores donate money to neighborhood teams . as smith explains , other sports retailers can get ahead by following their lead and\ngoing the grassroots way .\noutdoor activities such as hunting and skiing were \u2014 and still are \u2014 a rich part of american tradition as well . many of the sporting goods stores that sold uniforms and equipment for baseball and football also catered to outdoor interests . the great depression played a role , writes david whitten in handbook of american business history , because more than ever before , families were turning to inexpensive hobbies like hiking and fishing . by the late 1960s , whitten writes , annual sales from sporting good stores in america were as high as $ 4 billion .\nbarnes & noble\u2019s announcement on tuesday that its chief exectutive officer , demos parneros , was being terminated , gave investors some important information : he would not get a severance . his . . .\nhermina isn ' t the only once - devoted shopper eschewing her favorite childhood store in favor of other options , judging by sports authority ' s current status . in early march , the 29 - year - old sporting goods retailer revealed it has almost $ 1 . 1 billion in debt and filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection . citing\nthe changing dynamics in the retail industry ,\nceo michael foss announced the company would close 140 locations \u2014 a third of the company ' s 450 stores \u2014 as well as two distribution centers . he said the company would use its new status to\nstreamline and strengthen our business both operationally and financially .\nduring the late 1960 ' s as well as 1970 ' s the engineers at rolex were critical to the quartz movement technology . rolex collaborated with 16 manufacturers where they were eventually able to produce the beta 21 quartz movement , found in the rolex quartz date reference 5100 . continuing their efforts , within five years the clean - slate 5035 / 5055 movement was produced and used in the rolex oysterquartz .\nour company roots date back more than four decades . in 1976 , bernard ( ben ) cammarata , general merchandising manager of marshalls at the time , was recruited by discount retailer , zayre corp . 1 , to develop and spearhead the launch of a new off - price chain selling family apparel and home fashions . under mr . cammarata\u2019s leadership , t . j . maxx was born , with its first stores opening in 1977 . in the late 1980s , zayre was restructured and spun off three of its brands \u2014 t . j . maxx , hit or miss , and chadwick\u2019s of boston \u2014 which served as the initial retail banners of what would become the tjx companies , inc .\nthey ' re trying to build a women ' s lifestyle brand retailer ,\nretail analyst wendy liebmann told racked in february .\ni think they felt , at least at this point in time , it would be better built outside the auspices of the dick ' s brand , which tends to have a much more masculine and also much more mass , popular - priced , utilitarian image .\nhe is also amused by some of the more affluent people who come to his stores to shop but don ' t tell their neighbors . ' ' you ' d be suprised at how many times someone in avon or farmington asks if we can deliver the furniture in an unmarked truck . ' '\ndue to all this movement and being firmly and often in the red , says howard davidowitz , chairman of retail consulting firm davidowitz & associates , these companies\nwere never updating their stores or investing in their business because there wasn ' t enough money to do what had to be done .\nafter benefitting for years from subsidies supplied by new hampshire ratepayers , three of the state ' s six biomass plants are closing , at least for now , saying they can ' t keep running without even . . .\nin the case of sports authority , it was founded in florida in 1987 , and was briefly owned by kmart in the the early ' 90s before it merged in 2003 with gart sports , a denver , colorado business that was founded in 1928 . gart had been through several mergers of its own , including with hagan ' s sports and stevens brown in 1987 , as well as with chicago - based sportmart in 1997 and houston - based oshman ' s in 2001 . in 2006 , sports authority also bought copeland ' s sports , a california business in bankruptcy \u2014 the same year it was eventually bought by private equity investment firm leonard green & partners .\nthe tjx companies , inc . ( nyse : tjx ) , the leading off - price apparel and home fashions retailer in the u . s . and worldwide , is ranked 85 among fortune 500 companies and operates four major divisions : marmaxx , homegoods , tjx canada , and tjx international ( comprised of europe and australia ) . as of february 3 , 2018 ( the end of the fiscal year ) , tjx sales were $ 35 . 9 billion , and the company operated more than 4 , 000 stores in nine countries , across three continents .\nwhen he first decided to appear in the television commercials , one of the least enthusiastic people was his father , leo kaufman , who for decades had run an advertising agency in hartford with many furniture accounts . ' ' ' look at you , ' he said . ' and you ' ve got a voice that sounds like chalk on chalk . ' ' ' today , leo likes to accompany bob when he is invited to speak on his career as an entrepreneur .\nplus , as schallert mentioned , there ' s the e - commerce factor to weigh . not only have brand sites from the companies like nike and adidas edged these brick - and - mortar retailers out of the market , so have sites like amazon .\n' s hertzman .\nthere will be consolidation and store closures , but athleisure is less a fad and more a trend that will continue to be a bright spot among brands and retailers .\nyoga pants as industry savior ? they just might be .\nthe history of this country is littered with sportings goods stores because the sporting goods industry has loomed large in the united states for well over a century . while nearly every sports retailer today is part of a larger corporate entity , there was a time when the industry was composed entirely of family - run operations , mom - and - pop shops responding to american hobbies .\nhe acknowledges that the commercials get a mixed reaction . ' ' some people love them and some people hate them . one time , a guy came up to me and i thought he was going to beat me up . ' i hate those ads , ' he said , ' but i like you . ' ' ' bob says he thinks most people approve of him because of his sincerity about the products he is selling . ' ' if i had to fake it , i couldn ' t do it . ' '\nthrough design studios branded as\nlabs\nand collaborations with celebrities like kanye west , pharrell williams , and rihanna and designers like raf simons and stella mccartney . and they ' ve done all this while cutting out middlemen like dick ' s and sports authority in the process .\ntjx launches t . k . maxx , introducing the off - price concept to the u . k . and then to ireland . over time , t . k . maxx becomes europe\u2019s only major brick - and - mortar , off - price retailer of apparel and home fashions .\nthe lines between wholesale and retail faded from black and white to gray to nonexistent ,\ngreg baldwin , vice president of merchandising at sporting goods chain schuylkill valley sports , told the philadelphia inquirer .\ni now compete with 90 percent of my suppliers via e - commerce , physical stores , or a combination of the two . the importance of the retailer as a pipeline to the consumer has been greatly diminished .\nbut there ' s a stark gap between an increasing customer base and many sports retailers \u2014 a gap that only continues to widen , no matter how many times companies see new ownership or rethink their businesses . as hermina puts it ,\nmy needs evolved , but in many ways , sports authority hasn ' t .\nin their\nwayback machine\n( thanks sherman & mr . peabody ) . click on the link below for the hamilton stores section . use the ' back ' button on your internet explorer page to return to this page . if you follow the many linkis in my old site , it is possible you may not find your way back here easily , as i have no control over my old site and there are no back - links to this site . don ' t panic - just type\nprevious to 1931 rolex produced watches that required manual winding . in 1931 , however , a self - winding model was offered called the\nbubbleback .\nthe watch used movement from the wearer ' s arm to drive the self - winding component . the new self - winding technology not only made it more convenient but also made time keeping more reliable .\nmodell ' s engaging their local communities gives them an advantage by targeting a large portion of their customer base ,\nsays evan danckwerth , an analyst with privco .\nother retailers could certainly use this tactic to engage with their customer base because invoking the team aspect \u2014 or any community aspect , like schools or a religious groups \u2014 is a big advantage and\ntjx has continued to grow steadily over the years , opening stores in new markets , countries , and continents , launching new chains , and acquiring other retailers , to bring its popular off - price model to an even wider network of customers who love brand name apparel and home fashions , all at amazing value . after nearly 40 years of service to the company , mr . cammarata retired from his position as chairman of the board in june 2015 and remains with tjx in an advisory role as founder and executive advisor .\namericans were watching sports , as well as playing them . professional and college sports served as\ntwo of the nation ' s most powerful community - building institutions ,\nmark naison , a history professor at fordham university writes in the journal history now , because they\nprovided many americans with more than a much - needed escape from the hardships of their daily lives .\nsports authority eventually\nbecame an expert at selling nothing ,\nedward hertzman , publisher of apparel trade publication sourcing journal , says of its generic offering .\nthere was no desire to shop there .\nexpansion went from an opportunity for growth to a liability , explains barbara kahn , the director of the baker retailing center at the university of pennsylvania ' s wharton school .\n. he founded the watch making company in london where they specialized in importing hermann aegler ' s quality movements and then placing them in quality watch cases made by companies such as dennison . the duo distributed the timepieces to jewelers that added their names to the wristwatches . some of the earliest watches produced were often stamped with\nw & d\non the inside of the caseback .\nfrom the rise of the casual camper to the boutique fitness boom , it can feel like there have never been more people in the market for sports apparel . as of 2015 , sporting goods stores in the us were bringing in as much as $ 48 billion in annual revenue , according to ibisworld , up from $ 39 . 8 billion in 2012 . sports participation is up , too . according to euromonitor , participation in high school sports has increased from 25 percent to 35 percent over the last 35 years , with nearly double the number of female students playing sports as compared to the 1980s .\nbefore there were big hollywood film studios , before there was television , and way before there was the internet , sports were one of the only means of recreation and entertainment . between the 1870s and the 1920s , sports became\nperhaps the most pervasive popular cultural activity in american society ,\nsteven pope writes in his 1997 book patriotic games : sporting traditions in the american imagination . baseball was\nthe country ' s official national pastime ,\nfootball was\ngrowing into a national , mass spectator sport ,\nand\ntennis , golf , and bicycling swept through the middle class .\nthis period also saw the invention of basketball and the popularization of boxing .\noops ! i can ' t identify your location . please provide your zip so that we can show you the most up - to - date product availability .\n. make sure this info is correct so we can show you the most up - to - date product availability .\n. please confirm zip so we can show you product availability for your area .\nmy monterey sofa table set features a charming rustic style with worn corners and a sheesham gray metallic finished table top .\ni ' ve been in business for more than twenty six years and i ' ve developed long - lasting relationships with lots of manufacturers . i work with them to ensure my furniture is designed with you in mind , and made with quality materials like real wood .\ni buy more from the manufacturers than anyone else . . . that huge buying power means that i pay less . . . and i don ' t pay for fancy brand name labels . . . i pay less so you pay less . . . simple .\nmy\nwhite - glove\ndelivery experience is top notch from the day you schedule your delivery date to the moment my delivery folks set up your furniture .\nsign up for email updates and i ' ll share the latest trends , outlet steals , hot new products & genius ideas for drool - 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' ' we all watch too much television anyway , ' ' he says . besides , there is much worse on the tube . ' ' i heard a statistic the other day that a kid by 18 has seen 18 , 000 murders on television . ' '\nhe also well knows that ' ' come on down , ' ' taken shamelessly from the television show ' ' the price is right , ' ' is a cliche of cliches by now . ' ' i hope no one wants to put it on my tombstone . ' '\nfrom the new york times . you may opt - out at any time .\nhis first job was with radio shack in groton . he enjoyed it , he said , but something happened a few years later that was to change his life dramatically .\nhe was going to a meeting on his motorcycle when he noticed that the gas in one tank was almost depleted . he bent down to switch to the second tank , lost control , and crashed into a pole . his right leg was badly shattered and for a time in danger of being amputated . the leg is still partially paralyzed . he took months to recuperate and had to give up his job with radio shack .\nhe worked in other jobs , including a stint as a supervisor in a factory , but eventually decided to try something else . he had been sleeping on a waterbed , relatively new at the time , because it was supportive of his injured leg . so he became an entrepreneur , in waterbeds .\nin a way , his good fortune extends to the accident that nearly cost him a leg . ' ' know where i ' d be if is wasn ' t for the accident ? ' ' he said . ' ' i ' d still be at radio shack . ' '\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 xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nall coverage within urltoken from the last 14 days remains free of charge . articles do not always include original photos , charts or graphics .\ntjx sells the hit or miss chain to members of hit or miss management and outside investors .\ntjx launches a . j . wright , an off - price concept similar to t . j . maxx and marshalls , but aimed at a different consumer demographic .\ntjx launches homesense in canada , introducing the off - price home fashions concept to that country . similar to homegoods , homesense offers customers a wide selection of off - price home fashions .\nmarshalls celebrates 20 years with tjx , and opens its 1 , 000 th store .\n1 zayre corp . was a public company that began trading on the new york stock exchange in 1962 .\na shopper at a nike underground pop - up shop . photo : rich lam / getty images\nsarah hermina is , and always has been , into sports . growing up , if she wasn ' t in a soccer or basketball uniform , she was showing up to school in casual athletic wear ( not to be confused with now - ubiquitous athleisure ) she would get from sports authority .\nracked has affiliate partnerships , which do not influence editorial content , though we may earn commissions for products purchased via affiliate links . we also occasionally accept products for research and reviewing purposes . see our ethics policy\nsports apparel was really cool ,\nthe 23 - year - old columbia university graduate student recalls .\nwe wore sweats , track pants , you name it . we even had a phase where everyone was wearing these white spandex under armour shorts underneath our regular shorts . my dad was our soccer coach , and he had coach coupons to sports authority , so i loved shopping there . for training , both on and off the field , we subscribed to the idea of \u2018look good , feel good , play good , ' and we were always buying things for the new season .\n.\ni ' m a big nike person now ,\nshe says .\nsports authority always had older styles , and its prices are more or less the same as a nike\n, so i ' m more likely to shop where i have more options from the brand .\nsports authority is in liquidation mode as of this month . photo : kathryn scott osler / getty images\nit was\npursuing a sale of some or all of the business .\non monday , the sports giant began auctioning off its assets . the winning bid belonged to a trio of liquidators ( hilco global , gordon brothers , and tiger capital group ; tiger capital is also\nmy needs evolved , but in many ways , sports authority hasn ' t .\nboy scouts in the window of the original abercrombie & fitch for a recruitment drive , 1923 . photo : underwood archives / getty images\nbetween the 1870s and the 1920s , sports became\nperhaps the most pervasive popular cultural activity in american society .\ngrowing by means of acquisition saddled these companies with debt , and lots of it . in addition to the $ 1 billion of debt sports authority has , vestis revealed in its own bankruptcy filing last month that it had as much as $ 35 million of debt and would be taking $ 125 million worth of bankruptcy financing from wells fargo in order to keep store doors open during the dealings .\nthe writing has been on the wall for these sports retailers for quite some time ,\nsays davidowitz . the landscape previously allowed struggling brands to stay afloat , but now , says nomura securities analyst simeon siegel ,\ncompanies that managed to hold onto a lifeline , even after outliving their relevance , are accepting reality .\nthe current state of teen retailers demonstrates this as well .\ncustomers line up for a sale at gart bros . , which later merged with sports authority , in 1970 . photo : bill peters / getty images\n) is getting involved , eager to capitalize on a trend that shows no signs of slowing . while a typical sports authority shopper might be different from a\nbrands like lululemon and athleta have completely changed your mind about what you can wear when you work out and play sports ,\nechoes claudia lebenthal , 52 , a self - described lifelong athlete and the writer behind the blog style of sport .\nfive years ago , companies like the sports authority and eastern mountain sports were in a position to capitalize on this , smith says , by either stocking up - and - coming fitness brands or creating lines of their own . instead , sports authority thought it could win the sporting goods category simply through store expansion .\nsports authority eventually\nbecame an expert at selling nothing . there was no desire to shop there .\nsports authority did eventually start stocking merchandise that catered to a more casual athlete , but the damage was already done : consumers were primed to go elsewhere for design - focused activewear .\nthe real key to survival lies in offering shoppers something e - commerce can ' t .\nsmith points to companies like lululemon , athleta , and nike that have started to offer free in - store classes and trainings . these experiences help create community , something most big - box retailers are sorely lacking .\nis the best way for large and impersonal corporations to connect with their customers .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nin order to expedite the construction of this website , i have decided to link some of these pages to my former geocities website that was taken down several years ago . the whole site has been archived by the nice folks at\nin the address bar to return to my current home page . i offer no guarantees that all of the images or links will still work , but all the text should offer you good reading . happy trails and thanks for visiting my site !\ndoctype html public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nauthorities are investigating the death of a 49 - 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", "topic": 32}], "title": "matrix chambers", "paragraphs": ["rt @ matrixchambers : rachel holmes joins matrix chambers as chief executive . urltoken urltoken\n\u201cclass act\u201d matrix chambers boasts a large number of gifted silks and talented juniors .\nmatrix chambers , patent lawyers , legal counselling , legal training , on europages .\nmatrix chambers is \u2018a seriously impressive set and a first port of call for complex matters\u2019 .\nmeet a selection of our lawyers , discussing matrix chambers , their cases and the topics that interest them .\nmatrix chambers provides \u2018a premier legal service to instructing solicitors and a full support package in respect of complex case progression\u2019 .\nthe set previously saw gordon nardell qc join its ranks in january 2016 from 39 essex chambers , along with timothy hill qc and philip riches from stone chambers .\nmatrix has worked in over 111 countries . you can find out more about our international work by visiting our dedicated sister site , matrix international .\nmatrix chambers limited was incorporated on 10 feb 2000 and is located in london . the company ' s status is listed as\nactive\n. it currently has 12 directors . the company ' s first directors were murray robert hunt , nicholas john blake , timothy wynn owen . matrix chambers limited employs 20 - 49 people .\nphilippe sands qc of matrix chambers and professor of international law at university college london , has co - edited a book entitled \u2018the grey zone : civilian protection between human rights and the laws of war\u2019 alongside mark lattimer , executive director of the ceasefire centre for civilian rights . blinne n\u00ed ghr\u00e1laigh of matrix chambers is one of the [ \u2026 ]\nmatrix do not offer mini - pupillages . instead the chambers runs a student open day for those considering applying for traineeship . for more details , please visit the website .\nmatrix is a professionally managed organisation with a dedicated and highly skilled staff team .\ncherie blair has announced she will leave the human rights practice matrix chambers to focus on advising governments and multinationals with the international legal consultancy firm she co - founded three years ago .\nmr thwaites admits that his move is not quite as headline - worthy as the news that the prime minister ' s wife , cherie booth qc , has joined a new set , matrix chambers , which opened its doors early this month . matrix chambers caused a stir when it was leaked that a new chambers was being set up with many of the leading and most high - profile barristers in the area of human rights - who had all been headhunted . there was certainly no advertising .\nmatrix chambers ltd is a company registered in england and wales . company number 3923287 . registered office k & l gates , 1 new change , london , ec4m 9af . vat number 752 6259 20 .\nchambers student , the student\u2019s companion to the legal profession , gives the truth about law firms and the bar .\nbarrister helen morgan , who was on the practice ' s management committee and is now at renaissance chambers , says .\npatricia was a titular head of chambers , and the set was run by the management committee . i don ' t believe her absence made a difference . the chambers was breaking up because specialists were moving elsewhere .\nmatrix is a barristers\u2019 chambers located in london , geneva and brussels . with a strong history of innovation and commitment to our core values , we provide legal services in a wide range of practice areas . matrix is a place where diversity and accessibility are widely championed , and out - dated practice is challenged .\na round up of appointments at the bar in london at matrix chambers , 7 kbw , serle court , 20 essex street and 3 stone , in which offshore work , arbitration and international law are all prominent .\n\u2018its distinguished members act for central and local government , ngos , commercial organisations and individuals . \u2019 chambers and partners 2014\ntwo sets with differing approaches to arbitration made arbitral appointments of note in may . at matrix chambers , professor laurence boisson de chazournes , a well - recognised international lawyer and former senior counsel to the world bank , joined the set .\nmatrix is a barristers\u2019 chambers located in gray\u2019s inn , london , geneva and brussels . we are a group of independent and specialist lawyers who work in a wide range of areas of law . we work throughout the uk and have extensive experience internationally . for more information about our international practice , please visit our sister site , matrix international .\nprofessor philippe sands qc of matrix chambers said in a statement : \u201chaving seen her in action in international litigation and other matters , i know her to be a truly outstanding public international lawyer , undoubtedly a leader in the field , working across a range of different areas , as counsel , adviser and arbitrator . matrix is a natural home . \u201d\nmr thwaites says he is not copying matrix .\nafter 29 years at the bar , i had decided that it was time for a change - i had already been toying with the idea of setting up a new chambers for about a year - so it was before matrix , and this new set is not in that mould ,\nhe said .\nlatest news from matrix including cases , articles , events and opportunities . you can filter the categories through the links below .\nbaroness scotland says she ceased practising when she was made a minister , but agreed to allow the chambers to stay in her name and to remain its official head on the understanding that her name be removed from bank accounts and from the lease and that she would not be responsible for chambers business .\nfor information on our core value projects , including how to make an application to our matrix causes fund , please visit csr .\nsignificant and recent cases involving matrix lawyers . see these by region through ' where we work ' in the menu above . read more\nmatrix offers a guaranteed interview for disabled candidates who come within 20 % of the cut - off point for the first - round interview .\nmembers at matrix have expertise in a range of practice areas within the uk and internationally . they have a multi - disciplinary approach with several members recognised as leading practitioners in chambers & partners and legal 500 . matrix acts for private and public clients and has particular expertise in 29 international and domestic areas of law including commercial , competition , crime , data protection , defamation , discrimination , education , employment , environmental , extradition , fraud , freedom of information , human rights , immigration nationality and asylum , international arbitration , local government , public and administrative law , media , mutual assistance , prison , social welfare , and sports law . matrix has a strong international presence , acting in more than 114 countries for governments , international corporations , legal firms and individuals . matrix has an office in geneva and a dedicated brand for its international work , known as \u2018matrix international\u2019 .\nmatrix welcomes applications from exceptional candidates from all backgrounds . for further details , please see the traineeship brochure on the \u2018recruitment\u2019 section of their website .\n20 essex street , meanwhile , welcomed john bethell to chambers , after successfully completing his pupillage , working in commercial disputes , arbitration , shipping , and eu and competition law .\nmr carman ' s former 26 - strong set of chambers was\namicably\ndissolved on 20 april after a number of the barristers moved to specialist sets or to join other specialist teams , and he moved into 4 - 5 gray ' s inn square , the set that cherie booth qc was in before joining matrix .\nmatrix offers positions in our staff team , member recruitment , traineeships , open days and work experience programme . when applying to matrix , it is important to have a look at our csr section and particularly our core values , which guide what we do and have been in place since our establishment .\nthat means that there is more competition for the work , including from solicitor - advocates . and to be competitive , barristers are now more mobile than they have ever been .\npeople at the bar are advertising more and more now , and chambers are no longer ashamed of it ,\nsays mr green , who advised matrix chambers when it was setting up . he says that it is rare , but not unusual , for an individual to advertise for others to join him on the strength of his own reputation .\nmatrix welcomes applications from exceptional candidates from all backgrounds . for further details , please see our traineeship brochure on the ' recruitment ' page of our website .\nkeeping this diverse roster of clients front and centre of its mind is just one aspect of the set ' s founding desire to be an innovative and progressive chambers . established in 2000 by 22 barristers eager to launch a modern , client - focused chambers , it set out to work on cases applying the newly introduced human rights act to areas such as public , criminal and media law .\njoint chairs of the management committee : hugh southey qc chief executive : rachel holmes tenants : 93 the chambers matrix is a barristers\u2019 chambers with offices in london and geneva . its members work in a wide number of areas , including commercial , public international and arbitration , investigations and audits , competition and eu law , human rights , public , employment , equality and discrimination , and criminal including white collar crime , fraud and extradition and mutual assistance . matrix operates within a modern environment , where diversity , accessibility and client care are widely championed . more details about practice areas can be found on the website . the uk website can be found at matrixlaw . co . uk . the international website at matrixlawinternational . com .\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 .\nmatrix is delighted to announce that former matrix member , professor james crawford ac sc , was appointed judge to the international court of justice in a ceremony that took place at the peace palace in the hague this morning . this marks the beginning of a nine - year term for professor crawford as one of 15 judges to the court .\nhead of chambers , gavin kealey qc said in a statement that he had \u201cno doubt that he will be a star appointment as arbitrator and mediator , and will acquire an enormously successful practice from the start\u201d .\nheadline cases , a progressive attitude and a wealth of practice areas . . . no wonder trainees told us it was a \u201cno - brainer\u201d to apply to the uk ' s best - known barristers ' chambers .\ndozens of barristers\u2019 chambers are refusing to take on new defence work in protest at the crisis in the justice system created by the government\u2019s cuts and reforms , the latest being changes to the advocates graduated fee scheme .\nmatrix management committee chair rhodri thompson qc said : \u201cwe are of course sad to see one of our original leaders leave the organisation that she helped to create . since then , matrix has established an outstanding reputation both domestically and in an increasingly global legal market \u2013 we look forward to watching cherie\u2019s new venture develop while continuing to build our own unique brand . \u201d\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 .\nmatrix is a proud and committed equal opportunities employer and we run a number of initiatives to promote equality . you can find out more about this by visiting our equality & diversity page .\none of the biggest name sets at the bar , matrix is never far from the news thanks to its leading human rights practice and roster of big name silks . within the legal profession , matrix is famous for its progressive approach \u2013 note that it refrains from using traditional bar terminology such as \u2018pupillage\u2019 , opting instead for the more easily understood \u2018traineeship\u2019 , and lists its barristers in alphabetical order rather than by number of years\u2019 qualified . although you need to be academically excellent to train here , matrix actively encourages applications from students from a wide - range of backgrounds and universities .\nwhile best known for human rights , matrix has a wide range of expertise within chambers , including in commercial , employment and eu law . currently the set is using its expertise in the former area to put itself at the forefront of the discussion around the uk\u2019s vote to leave the european union . to this end it has launched a brexit hub featuring a host of articles by its barristers about the implications of the vote .\nmatrix is notable for the way in which it works with academics and practitioners , in interleaving their contributions between both worlds across the global arbitral arena , with advice available in both london and geneva .\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 - client ' relationship .\nmatrix was accredited in 2016 as an investors in people platinum organisation , which recognises that our organisation works at the highest standard of people management . find out more about investors in people on their website .\nour members have expertise in a range of practice areas within the uk and internationally . we have a multi - disciplinary approach with several members recognised as leading practitioners in chambers & partners and legal 500 . matrix acts for private and public clients and has particular expertise in 29 international and domestic areas of law including commercial , competition , crime , data protection , defamation , discrimination , education , employment , environmental , extradition , fraud , freedom of information , human rights , immigration nationality and asylum , international arbitration , local government , public and administrative law , media , mutual assistance , prison , social welfare , and sports law . matrix has a strong international presence , acting in more than 114 categories for governments , international corporations , legal firms and individuals . we have an office in geneva and a dedicated brand for our international work , known as ' matrix international ' .\neach supervisor produces a report at the end of each seat to gives trainees \u201can indication of whether you ' re attaining the matrix standard . \u201d the reports form the main basis for the traineeship committee ' s tenancy recommendation , but a series of formal assessments also play a part . these include two oral advocacy exercises , a business development presentation and a written assessment on \u201ca difficult point of law . \u201d matrix ' s single trainee was awarded membership in 2017 .\nmatrix offers up to two traineeships , both starting 1 october for 12 months . the 12 - month training period is split roughly into quarters . the training committee tends to choose who will supervise in the first quarter whilst trainees are finding their feet , but trainees are consulted throughout on which areas of law they would be interested in covering . it is expected that trainees will experience the wide range of work covered at matrix with seats in varied practice areas throughout the year . there is a scheduled programme of training that takes place throughout the year and includes internal and external training , written and advocacy exercises and secondments . matrix trainees do not generally take on oral advocacy in their own right until the last quarter .\nmatrix offers up to two traineeships , both starting 1 october for 12 months . the 12 - month training period is split roughly into quarters . the training committee tends to choose who will supervise in the first quarter while trainees are finding their feet , but trainees are consulted throughout on which areas of law they would be interested in covering . it is expected that trainees will experience the wide range of work covered at matrix with seats in varied practice areas throughout the year . there is a scheduled programme of training that takes place throughout the year and includes internal and external training , written and advocacy exercises and secondments . matrix trainees do not generally take on oral advocacy in their own right until the last quarter .\nand when patricia scotland qc was elevated to the house of lords as baroness scotland of asthal , she allowed the chambers she had headed , 1 gray ' s inn square , to retain her name . but the set disbanded and many of the barristers joined another set in gray ' s inn square .\none modern barrister who has embraced the media in the launch of his new chambers is ronald thwaites qc , who recently invited applications from\ndedicated and determined members of the bar\nwho practise in the areas such as defamation and civil actions against the police , including\nhigh - profile work of all kinds\n.\nit was an unseasonably cold and drizzly june morning when we rocked up at matrix for our visit , but the miserable weather hardly seemed to dampen the spirits of the set ' s sunny practice team ( this is what matrix calls its clerks ) . \u201cthey are extremely welcoming , \u201d trainees confirmed , and host friday nights drinks for everyone at the set . a weekly lunch gets members together too and sources agreed \u201cthere ' s no speak - when - you ' re - spoken - to culture . \u201d another elaborated : \u201cmatrix is well known for being a progressive place where people have respect for each other . we have loads of interesting conversations \u2013 everyone works on really sexy cases and we ' re all law nerds so we like to chat about our work and the legal and political implications . \u201d\napril , meanwhile , saw the merger of two chancery sets , thirteen old square and 3 stone buildings , the latter of which had seen several departures to the likes of maitland chambers and serle court , among other sets , while the former saw several arrivals including mark cawson qc , while david mohyuddin qc took silk in february .\nand mr thwaites is adopting a more enlightened marketing style . he says the new set will be named after the building , which they are in the process of acquiring :\nit is all about perception - and for this new chambers , it is a case of developing a brand and wanting and attracting others to join and strengthen that brand .\nthe set ' s remit is split roughly equally between public law , employment , media and information , crime , and commercial ( including competition , tax and international arbitration ) . it was this \u201csheer range of work\u201d which attracted several of our interviewees . \u201ci was very curious to try different things , \u201d one told us . chambers uk recognises matrix ' s broad expertise , granting it over a dozen rankings including a top - tier gong for its human rights work . the client base is broad too , with the set ' s annual client party seeing magic circle big shots and corporate counsel rubbing shoulders with legal aid solicitors , government lawyers and representatives of ngos .\ndual - qualified in australia in 2003 and in england and wales in 2010 , parlett was called to the bar in 2014 . duncan matthews qc , 20 essex street\u2019s co - head of chambers said , in a statement , that parlett\u2019s experience within the commercial and investor state aspects of public international law would \u201cbe a real asset to the continuing development of the set\u2019s practice . \u201d\nwe have more than 80 members at matrix , with varying years of call and areas of expertise . our members specialise in 28 different practice areas and are highly regarded in their fields . if you would like to find out more about individual members , you can visit their profiles below or contact our staff team .\nbesides stellar academics pretty much all recruits have some top - notch work experience under their belts : between them matrix ' s most junior tenants ( called since 2012 ) have among other things gained experience working for the un high commissioner for refugees in ecuador , for the international labour organization in geneva , for the un office of legal affairs in new york , for the international criminal tribunal for the former yugoslavia in the hague and for the international criminal tribunal for rwanda . many of matrix ' s members are also academics , but don ' t get the wrong idea : barristers here are very much doers , men and women of action .\nwe ' re told that these ' law nerds ' with a desire to blast away the traditional fustiness of the bar are keen to \u201clook further afield than oxbridge\u201d when seeking new recruits . oxford and cambridge alums certainly aren ' t absent from matrix but you ' ll also find juniors who ' ve come through bristol , ucl , nottingham and durham .\nmatrix offers up to two 12 - month training places with an award of \u00a340 , 000 and an additional \u00a310 , 000 contribution during the bptc year for applicants who are yet to undertake bar finals . any applicants who have already completed the bptc year will still be entitled to the additional \u00a310 , 000 contribution in the year prior to commencing traineeship .\nmatrix is managed by our chief executive , rachel holmes . we have three practice teams who assist the members and who specialise in different areas of law . depending on their areas of expertise , members work in one of these teams . each team has a practice manager , who will be your first point of contact when looking to instruct one of our members .\nmatrix offers up to two 12 - month training places each year with an award of \u00a340 , 000 and an additional \u00a310 , 000 contribution during the bptc year for applicants who are yet to undertake bar finals . any applicants who have already completed the bptc year will still be entitled to the additional \u00a310 , 000 contribution in the year prior to commencing traineeship .\nopen up any newspaper and chances are you ' ll find a case worked on by matrix barristers : european court of human rights application on the shooting of jean charles de menezes ? tick . a case on ' trojan horse ' schools in birmingham ? tick . the supreme court battle over the pjs / yma sex scandal injunction ? tick . \u201ctoday we had 19 cases in the press , \u201d asserted ceo lindsay scott on the day of our visit . many of these headline - grabbing matters are in the field of human rights or public law , but scott is keen to point out that \u201cmatrix is an awful lot more than a human rights set \u2013 we do great work in areas such as crime , competition , employment and media . \u201d\nit isn ' t until nine months in that trainees get to spend time on their feet , and even then only on small matters such as listing hearings . \u201cmatrix takes the view that your traineeship is a time to learn and practise , \u201d one interviewee believed . trainees attend informal advocacy moots to help them prepare for the big stand and have training sessions with juniors to gain tips and advice .\namong mrs blair\u2019s best - known cases at matrix concerned pupil shabina begum which centred on the teenager\u2019s demands to wear a full jilbab , or traditional muslim gown , to her school in luton , where almost 70 per cent of students were muslim . the school refused to allow ms begum to wear the jilbab and she refused to attend for three years claiming her religious rights had been infringed under article nine of the european convention on human rights .\nfor example , clare montgomery qc represented hong kong property tycoon thomas kwok in a high - profile corruption and conspiracy case , while james laddie qc acted for lehman brothers in campbell v lehman brothers when a former employee alleged she was subject to harassment and unfair dismissal after refusing to have an affair with her boss . more recently , two matrix members successfully represented unison in the landmark 2017 supreme court case ruling the government ' s employment tribunal fees ' inconsistent with access to justice ' .\nmrs blair said : \u201cit has been a privilege to be part of the team at matrix for the last 14 years , and to have been able to develop my practice alongside so many first class , dedicated colleagues . but omnia strategy was born from a recognition that clients often wanted more than legal solutions to complex problems , and what makes omnia unique is the holistic and strategic approach that we offer to clients who are facing complex issues where matters of law , business , policy and communications all overlap . \u201d\nmatrix trainees ( the term ' pupil ' has long since been dropped as too outmoded ) divide their year evenly between four seats . in recent years trainees have sat with supervisors practising in areas including human rights , media and information , public law , employment and discrimination \u2013 members often work in more than one area . nearly all of a trainee ' s workload stems from their supervisor and our interviewees were pleased with this approach , pointing out that \u201cit means you ' re judged on your work as a whole and you can ' t have the bad fortune of doing one piece of work badly for someone who ' s very influential . \u201d\nsome may think that the bar , still in wigs and gowns , is dragging itself into the 20th century , while the other side of the profession , the solicitors , are\nyetis\n( young , entrepreneurial and technically minded ) , who are embracing the 21st century and jumping on the urltoken spacewagon .\nit is a long way from the secret soundings of the lord chancellor ' s department which determines who will be a queen ' s counsel . the latest qcs were announced just before easter and officially confirmed last week .\nabout his current set at 10 king ' s bench walk , he says :\nthere was no acrimonious break - up and no rivalry with the old set and no fall - out , so there is no story there . the set was and is known mainly as a criminal and general common law set . i am now identified more on the civil side , so there is a gap in the market , which the new set is aiming to fill .\nin fact , the decision to move is essentially a commercial one .\nwith the pressure from government on funding [ in particular in the areas of criminal and family law - areas which his current set specialises in ] , you have to adapt to survive , and the bar is likely to go back to being half the size it is now - of almost 10 , 000 barristers .\nmark green is a director in the professional practices group at accountants bdo stoy hayward , which publishes an annual survey of barristers . for 1999 , it estimated that the total annual income of the bar is in the region of \u00a31 . 2 to 1 . 4bn .\nhe says that with just over 30 per cent of barristers ' income coming from public funds - such as the legal aid board , the lord chancellor ' s department and the crown prosecution service - and more recently , with the introduction of the community legal service and changes in government funding in areas such as crime , family and personal injury , more barristers will move away from that type of work .\nthe survey also found that although barristers are outnumbered by solicitors by almost 10 to one , the number of barristers is growing slightly more quickly at an average rate of 5 per cent a year compared with 4 per cent for solicitors .\nit is unlikely that solicitors and clients - and other barristers - will not have heard of mr thwaites , who has been involved in high - profile criminal cases .\nhe acted for the defendant tony diedrick in the joan francisco murder case , and one of his most recent defamation cases was against the doyen of libel barristers , george carman qc , in a matter concerning the directors of derby county football club and the alleged circulation of poison - pen letters .\nmr thwaites says of his switch to defamation and civil practice :\none advantage is that the libel bar is small and you can get a foothold .\nalthough he may be following mr carman ' s path by switching to libel , the path of high - profile barristers leaving their sets has left problems in their wake .\nof course i feel sad ,\nhe says about the end of the set which he founded in 1981 .\nbut the bar is going through enormous changes . some are a little uncertain as to where their future lies .\nin some ways , moving to join a specialist set is a back - to - basics move . mr thwaites says his new set will initially number about 20 , comprising of seven or eight barristers who will leave his current set with him and join barristers from other sets .\nit will not be a mega - set , but a group of like - minded people . there are a lot of juniors who do civil work , but the crunch point is how they perform in court - i think we can provide robust advocates for solicitors who are becoming much more discerning and demanding . in fact , some solicitors can do almost everything that a barrister can do .\nhe warns :\none of the mistakes that barristers make is to think that they can sit and wait for briefs to fall off the end of the conveyor belt , but that conveyor belt may soon stop .\nde chazournes , who has advised international organisations , states , law firms and foundations , as well as acting as an arbitrator and counsel , has arbitrated in investment cases ( including at the international centre for the settlement of investment disputes , the world bank\u2019s dispute resolution body ) and the permanent court of arbitration , and appeared as counsel before the international court of justice ( icj ) .\nlindsay scott , the set\u2019s chief executive welcomed the appointment alongside other recent arrivals , fellow arbitration lawyers , professor christian tams and angeline welsh , saying that the addition would enhance the service the set offered to clients .\na more traditional appointment in may however , was that of sir jeremy cooke , who re - joined 7 king\u2019s bench walk ( 7kbw ) .\nfollowing his recent retirement from the high court bench , cooke returned to 7kbw as a full time arbitrator and mediator , at the start of that month .\nhe was in practice at 7 kbw from 1997 until his appointment in 2001 as a high court judge in the queen\u2019s bench division , assigned to the commercial court , with his judgments frequently being upheld by the appellate courts .\ncooke\u2019s judicial approach was marked by the speed in which he produced his judgments , an informal and down to earth manner , and for firm but fair , and polite efficiency in case management . he notably presided over the criminal court trial of the first trader to be convicted for attempting to fix libor with the court of appeal praising cooke\u2019s \u201cparticular care\u201d , although that sentence was later revised .\nhe is a justice of the dubai international financial court , which has been active in developing the law of arbitration in dubai . at 7kbw he will accept appointments as an arbitrator and mediator .\nthe merged set , named 3 stone , is led by john mcdonnell qc , the former head of thirteen old square , together with justin brown as senior clerk , and is administered from 3 stone buildings with accommodation split between the two sites .\nthe merged set serves a mix of traditional chancery and commercial clients , as well as managing overseas instructions , specialising in chancery , commercial , insolvency and property .\ncommercial litigators will note the offshore trust practice of the likes of david lord qc operating alongside with the caribbean and hong kong property , company and trust practices of mcdonnell and david lowe . in addition , rupert coe joined the new set from appleby in cayman .\nalso moving from offshore practice was kathryn purkis , who returned to serle court following nine years at jersey law firm collas crill , where she was a litigation advocate , and managing partner , from 2009 to 2012 .\nthe dual - qualified barrister and advocate in both london and jersey was recognised for her litigious work , ranging from contentious trusts and foundations cases , multi - jurisdictional asset - tracing and enforcement claims , a practice she aims to emulate at serle court .\npurkis said , commenting on her return , that she felt her \u201cexperience as a partner in and managing a law firm will be invaluable to my work at the bar , and will shape how i go about providing my own services to clients . \u201d\nthe chief executive of serle court , john petrie , added that purkis\u2019s experience in \u201cundertaking high - profile work in a different jurisdiction whilst being the managing partner of a firm and seeing it through a merger shows not only kathryn\u2019s impressive work ethic but her highly - attuned business skills too\u201d .\npurkis is not the only barrister to move from a law firm to the bar ; suzanne rab joined the set as a competition law barrister from london\u2019s king & spalding in 2013 .\nbefore coming to the bar , bethell spent six years as an army officer with the welsh guards . he completed two operational tours in afghanistan , and served as a military adviser at the british high commission in pakistan .\nbethell\u2019s arrival coincides with that of dr kate parlett , a specialist in public international law and international arbitration , previously of freshfields bruckhaus deringer in paris , where she worked on cases before the icj , including one case involving the distinguished public international barrister , sir daniel bethlehem qc , also instructed by freshfields , for the government of chile in its case with bolivia , concerning access to the sea .\nparlett also has extensive experience in international investment arbitration . at freshfields , she was part of the team representing saint lucia in an icsid dispute in which the first order for security for costs was issued by an investment tribunal .\nshe also represented electrabel in a dispute under the energy charter treaty arising from measures taken in the context of hungary\u2019s accession to the european union .\nyou get access to hundreds of articles like this one simply by subscribing to the cdr website .\nthe los angeles office of proskauer rose has expanded with the addition of a partner with experience in antitrust , class actions , financial services and securities litigation .\ndispute resolution lawyers across the world have featured strongly in the 2018 promotions round by baker mckenzie , including specialists in tax , competition and it litigation .\nwe use cookies to maximise functionality and improve your experience . i understand more info\nevent recordings , podcasts , newspaper and journal articles featuring our lawyers . read more\nto make its presence felt far and wide for many years to come . \u2019\nmrs blair , 60 , takes up a full - time role with omnia strategy , a london - based organisation with an office in washington that includes kazakhstan\u2019s government among its recent clients .\nchaired by mrs blair since she established the company in 2011 , omnia describes itself as a \u201cpioneering international law firm that provides strategic counsel to governments , corporate and private clients\u201d . the firm agreed a deal with kazakhstan\u2019s ministry of justice earlier this year to conduct a review of the country\u2019s \u201cbilateral investment treaties\u201d that was reported to be worth around \u00a3500 , 000 .\nomnia has also been active in africa advising in nigeria , ghana , gabon and cameroon and mrs blair\u2019s website says the firm \u201cprovides tailored , market - driven advice to its clients\u201d . as a leading qc she earns around \u00a31 , 100 an hour .\ncompany records show omnia strategy\u2019s office is officially registered in baker street , central london , although the address given on the firm\u2019s website under its contact details is a po box in paddington shared by her husband\u2019s faith foundation , the office of tony blair and other of the former prime minister\u2019s organisations . employees are actually based in an anonymous office block overlooking hyde park .\nms begum lost her case in the high court but won in the court of appeal . the school appealed that decision and the house of lords ruled in its favour .\nmrs blair , a judge and leading silk who practices under her maiden name of booth , will also continue to work independently as an international arbitrator and remain involved with several charities . her foundation for women raised almost \u00a32 . 2m last year .\na spokesperson for omnia confirmed mrs blair would remain based in the uk . roxana pierce , an international transactional lawyer who speaks farsi , french and turkish , remains managing partner of the firm\u2019s washington office .\nin 2003 mrs blair accused her husband\u2019s government of institutionalised discrimination against gurkha soldiers by subjecting them to less favourable pay and conditions than other members of britain\u2019s armed forces . she launched a high court test case on behalf of seven former gurkhas from nepal who served with the british army .\nmrs blair accused the ministry of defence of \u201cirrational and discriminatory\u201d treatment over their pay and conditions , which she said amounted to a continuing breach of their rights under the european convention on human rights . the claims were rejected by a judge who said that discrepancies in pay were legitimate given the difference between the costs of living in britain and nepal .\nin 1998 the 24 - year - old successfully sued her former schools in london for failing to diagnose that she was dyslexic . mrs blair said the local authority had \u201cfailed to take reasonable steps to overcome her learning problems\u201d . however , a few months later ms phelps had her \u00a345 , 650 damages award taken away by the court of appeal when judges said it was up to her to prove her learning difficulties had affected her earning capacity , and she had not done so . she appealed and the house of lords restored her damages award opening the way for the other claimants to proceed with their actions .\nteaching unions welcomed a landmark ruling by law lords in 2003 backing the right of their members to refuse to teach violent and disruptive pupils . the five law lords decided by a 3 - 2 majority that a pupil , whose exclusion from a hertfordshire comprehensive was overturned by an independent appeals panel , had been properly reinstated in school even though he was being taught in isolation . the hertfordshire boy in the lords case , \u2018pupil l\u2019 represented by mrs blair , was one of six students excluded in 2001 following a gang attack in school toilets which put a teenager in hospital .\nwe have 88 members who practise in a wide - range of areas of law .\nour members have expertise in a range of practice areas within the uk and internationally .\nwe have a number of free resources on the legal implications of uk ' s vote to leave the european union . read them all here .\nour 16 core values guide how we work and operate every day , and have been in place since our establishment in 2000 .\nthe law of nations podcasts provide a unique insight into developments in international law . download now .\nkate cook has contributed to a un report entitled \u2018impacts of climate change on fisheries and aquaculture\u2019 . the report that is due to be released this july at fao committee on fisheries is a unique overview of the implications of climate change for fisheries and aquaculture . more information on the report can be found here .\nthe claimant alleged that the defendant , its former deputy chief executive and the former managing director of leeds united football club , defrauded it of sums equal to roughly $ 6 million . after long running proceedings and a trial lasting three days , the difc court held that the claimants case was made out , that the defendant\u2019s defence [ \u2026 ]\nbbc ni\u2019s much discussed documentary \u201cbrexit , dark money & the dup\u201d will be broadcast nationally tomorrow ( thursday 5 july 2018 ) at 23 . 15 on the bbc news channel . gavin millar qc contributes on the election law implications of the investigation .\nthe court of appeal has given judgment today on an appeal by asda , argos and wm morrison against an order of popplewell j largely dismissing their claims for substantial damages relating to the setting and imposition of multi - lateral interchange fees ( mifs ) in the context of the mastercard payment card system . the court of appeal upheld [ \u2026 ]\nca rejects zipvit\u2019s claim for \u2018embedded\u2019 vat . this appeal raises important questions of principle in the law of vat . zipvit used the services of royal mail at a time when it was understood that these services were exempt from vat . the cjeu subsequently decided in case c - 353 / 07 tnt that the relevant supplies were in fact [ \u2026 ]\nthe court of appeal has granted permission to appeal in the case of tm ( kenya ) v sshd ( c4 / 2017 / 3270 ) , which challenges the high court judgment in muasa v sshd [ 2017 ] ewhc 2267 insofar as it found against the claimant . muasa , which was heard by the high court in july 2017 , was the first case of its [ \u2026 ]\na boy , represented by the howard league for penal reform , has been granted permission by the high court to challenge the use of adult restraint techniques on children at a prison in west london . the charity has applied successfully for permission to judicially review practices at feltham prison . the case is brought on behalf of [ \u2026 ]\nthe supreme court today determined that the ban on civil partnerships for opposite sex couples constituted a breach of article 8 of the european convention on human rights , read in conjunction with article 14 . the supreme court issued a declaration of incompatibility in respect of the civil partnership act 2004 , ss 1 , 3 to the [ \u2026 ]\nthe administrative court has dismissed an application for judicial review of the policy of her majesty\u2019s passport office to require those who apply for the issue of a passport to declare whether their gender is male or female , and not to issue passports bearing an x marker ( indicating an unspecified sex ) . the court rejected the [ \u2026 ]\nkaron monaghan qc has been featured as lawyer of the week in the times . karon acted for the plumber and heating engineer gary smith in pimlico plumbers ltd & anor v smith [ 2018 ] uksc 29 . the supreme court upheld the decision of the court and tribunals below that mr smith was both a \u201cworker\u201d and , for the [ \u2026 ]\ned bridges , a cardiff resident , is launching a legal challenge against south wales police for using automated facial recognition ( afr ) . mr bridges believes he was scanned twice , once at a peaceful anti - arms protest and again while christmas shopping in cardiff . surveillance cameras equipped with afr software scan the faces of passers - by , making unique biometric maps [ \u2026 ]\nthe court of appeal today handed down judgment in secretary of state for the home department v tlu and tlv . the court found that the respondents , who were the wife and daughter of a \u2018lead applicant\u2019 in a family asylum application , were referred to in a spreadsheet that had been published in a data breach [ \u2026 ]\nben emmerson qc has been appointed to represent boris becker , the tennis ace , who is asserting diplomatic immunity in the high court . becker , who is being sued for bankruptcy , has been appointed as sports attach\u00e9 to the central african republic and is asserting diplomatic immunity against attempts to prolong and further enforce bankruptcy proceedings that [ \u2026 ]\nin giese v usa , the lord chief justice , sitting with dingemans j , gave important guidance on the correct approach to abuse of process in extradition proceedings . the appellant had argued that fresh extradition proceedings were an abuse of process , where a previous extradition request for the same conduct had been determined in his favour ( on [ \u2026 ]\nthe high court has ruled in favour of two severely disabled people who challenged the absence of transitional protection under regulations which provide for rolling out of universal credit and the abolition of previous welfare benefits . the claim was brought by two severely disabled people who were obliged to claim universal credit when they moved [ \u2026 ]\nthe court of appeal has allowed an appeal by the bbc against a reporting restriction order in the trial of r v sarker . the judgment , given by the lord chief justice , contains important guidance on the proper approach to applications for restrictions on reporting in criminal proceedings , specifically in relation to online articles , and a [ \u2026 ]\nthe supreme court today upheld the decision of the court and tribunals below that mr smith was both a \u201cworker\u201d and , for the equality act 2010 , an \u201cemployee\u201d of pimlico plumbers . karon monaghan qc acted for mr smith and tom linden qc acted for pimlico plumbers . to read a summary of the judgment , please see [ \u2026 ]\nemployment appeal tribunal to hear appeal by gerard coyne against a ruling of the certification officer\u2019s ruling . gavin millar qc representing mr coyne .\ngerard coyne was the runner up to the incumbent , len mccluskey , in an election for general secretary of unite the union in april 2017 . he made a complaint to the certification officer that the election , held within the fixed five year term of the incumbent , had been called unlawfully . the certification officer ruled against him [ \u2026 ]\nour office is open between 8am and 7pm ( uk time ) , monday to friday . an out - of - hours and emergency telephone service is also available on the main switchboard number : + 44 ( 0 ) 20 7404 3447 . you can call , email or use the contact form below to get in touch and we\u2019ll get back to you as soon as we can .\nyou can plan your cycle route to us here . you are welcome to lock your bike in our secure bike shed when you arrive .\nif you need to visit us , please use the location map to assist you .\nour administrative and practice team are located at our office in london . we are committed to providing excellence in all areas and are driven by our service standards .\nthe set receives high - profile instructions in matters ranging from criminal and international law to commercial and eu law ."]}
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", "topic": 31}], "title": "madonna ( studio )", "paragraphs": ["madonna the complete studio albums ( 1983 - 2008 ) . buy online , urltoken\nmadonna studio collects the best madonna videos , music , live , interviews and tweets to your twitter directly . check out our site !\nmadonna \u201coriginal album series\u201d and \u201cthe complete studio albums\u201d box sets [ incl . exclusive hq cover ]\nan amazing 11cd collection featuring all of madonna\u2019s studio albums from the first 25 years of her legendary career .\namazing 11cd * collection featuring all of madonna\u2019s studio albums from the first 25 years of her legendary career .\nmadonna \u201coriginal album series\u201d and \u201cthe complete studio albums\u201d box sets [ incl . exclusive hq cover ] | madonnarama\nmadonna is in the studio working with diplo , according to a pair of photos recently posted to her instagram account .\nerika belle is known for her work on madonna : celebration - the video collection ( 2009 ) , madonna : true blue ( 1986 ) and madonna : everybody ( 1982 ) .\nno release date , title or additional details have been set for what is poised to be madonna ' s 13th studio album .\nmadonna studio hair - hair salons - r . dona elza meinert 142 , joinville - sc , brazil - phone number - yelp\nbenitez talked about the show , his experiences at studio 54 , his opinion of today\u2019s edm , and , of course , a whole lot of madonna .\nmark fleischman details his wild experiences in a new memoir ,\ninside studio 54 .\nthe madonna studio , specializing in\nmature women\nvideos , had begun releasing their first avs in december 2003 . haga was a madonna director by july 2004 , when he supervised the first entry in madonna ' s\nfailure as a mother\nseries starring runa akasaka and sakura sakurada . he became their chief director , with a listing of more than 150 videos for the company by late 2011 .\nmadonna arrives to the opening of hard candy fitness on october 17 , 2013 in berlin , germany .\n* the set includes the remastered and expanded versions of madonna , like a virgin and true blue .\nmadonna ( usa , b . madonna ciccone ) is the best - selling female recording artist , having sold more than 300 million albums in her career since debuting with her self - titled release in 1983 .\nlarkin arnold of columbia records , recording artist rebbie jackson , and studio 54 resident dj leroy washington in the dj booth .\n\u201cnew york didn\u2019t want studio 54 to reopen , \u201d he claimed . \u201ci went through three to four different attorneys . \u201d\nthr : beats claims a 56 % share of headphones priced over $ 100 . are you satisfied with its studio infiltration ?\nthe details are all in the captions , announcing that the pair are working hard in the studio , but not much else . the first one is a madonna selfie with some interesting word choices . says the caption ,\ndiplo is a slave driver ! got me working all hours of the night in the studio . had to sneak into the bathroom ! # clicclacclicclacbitchgetoffmyback\nmadonna connected with moment factory through the recommendation of cirque du soleil , for which the studio has frequently created interactive visual installations . over several meetings , the pop star developed a clear vision for her show : active , intricate and music - driven .\nvogue covers are projected on the stage designed by montreal ' s moment factor for madonna ' s super bowl halftime show .\nanother heavy influence on madonna & apos ; s early life was her mother , who was diagnosed with breast cancer during her pregnancy with madonna & apos ; s youngest sister . treatment had to be delayed until the baby reached full term , but by then the disease had grown too strong . on december 1 , 1963 , at the age of 30 , madonna & apos ; s mother passed away . madonna was only 5 years old at the time of her mother & apos ; s death .\nin 1981 , madonna decided to go solo and hired manager camille barbone of gotham records to help her get her singing career on track . camille showed madonna how to navigate the male - dominated world of the music business , and helped put together a studio band that accentuated the budding star & apos ; s hip style . friend stephen bray , a musician in her band , wrote her first hit ,\neverybody ,\nand madonna used her brash business style to get the recordings to new york music producer mark kamins . kamins then helped madonna score a record deal with sire records .\neverybody\nhit no . 1 on the dance charts in 1982 .\nbut not all of fleischman\u2019s encounters with celebs were welcoming . he insisted madonna was a diva long before she was a pop star .\nmadonna has set the record for the most billboard top 10 pop hits of all time , counting 38 singles as of august 2013 .\nif there\u2019s one thing people remember about madonna in the 1980s , it\u2019s her unwillingness to conform to standards . momsen embodies the rebellious spirit that made madonna a superstar and the musical inclination ( she fronts the pretty reckless , a rock band formed in 2009 ) to match .\nwhen she returned to the states in 1980 , she joined gilroy & apos ; s band as its drummer and later became lead singer . madonna formed several different bands of her own over the next few years , including madonna & the sky , the millionaires and emmy .\nrhino uk will release two different madonna box sets in march - april this year and they are both available for pre - order on amazon .\nbut the non - stop partying would ultimately come to an end . in 1984 fleischman , who was faced with his own addictions , sold studio 54 .\nsinger , performer and actress madonna louise veronica ciccone was born in bay city , michigan , on august 16 , 1958 , to parents silvio\ntony\nciccone and madonna fortin . tony , the son of italian immigrants , was the first of his family to go to college , where he earned a degree in engineering . madonna & apos ; s mother , an x - ray technician and former dancer , was of french canadian descent .\nchristopher ciccone was born on november 22 , 1960 in bay city , michigan , usa as christopher g . ciccone . he is known for his work on madonna : truth or dare ( 1991 ) , twisted ( 2015 ) and madonna : the girlie show - live down under ( 1993 ) .\new confirmed monday that the studio was in the early stages of developing a biopic chronicling the rise of madonna throughout the formative years of her burgeoning pop career , charting the inspiration for \u2014 and subsequent success of \u2014 her 1983 debut album , which laid the foundation for her ascension into the pop cultural stratosphere .\nthe hollywood reporter : you\u2019re being honored tonight by the recording academy\u2019s producers and engineers wing at the village . does walking into any recording studio feel like home ?\n\u201cstudio 54 was the most famous club in the world during the late \u201870s and i knew it , \u201d fleischman recalled to fox news . fleischman eventually became the owner of the hotspot . he recently released his memoir , \u201cinside studio 54 , \u201d which details the rise and fall of manhattan\u2019s champagne and cocaine - fueled lair .\ndirector jennifer lynch originally had madonna pegged to take the lead in her debut feature , boxing helena . the story of a woman who has her limbs removed and is kept in a box ( it ' s as charming as it sounds ) , the role was then offered to kim basinger when madonna passed .\nin 2009 , she released a fourth greatest hits album , celebration , which became madonna & apos ; s eleventh no . 1 album in the u . k . with the release of the record , madonna tied with elvis presley as the solo act with most no . 1 albums in the u . k .\nmadonna released her latest studio album , mdna , in march 2012 . on her tour to support the record , she courted controversy . madonna occasionally flashed her audiences and used nazi imagery while performing in france . at a concert in st . petersburg , russia , she spoke out in support of lgbt rights , which had landed her in legal trouble . she was sued for more than $ 10 million for breaking a law against promoting homosexuality to minors , but charges were later dismissed .\nhe was born in philadelphia , pennsylvania , in 1939 and attended temple university briefly before moving to new york where he studied drama with stella adler and at actors studio .\nthough she\u2019s never acted in a major production , cobain\u2019s tenacity would add a palpable edge to the refreshingly bold attitude that largely punctuated madonna\u2019s blossoming image in the 1980s .\nmadonna became a mother in 1996 , giving birth to lourdes maria ( lola ) ciccone leon , whom she had with her lover and personal trainer , carlos leon . in 2000 , she married british director guy ritchie and gave birth to their son , rocco john ritchie , the same year . madonna and ritchie split in 2008 .\ndesigned by moment factory , a montreal - based multimedia studio , the video concepts for the stage took three months to develop , according to founder and creative director sakchin bessette .\nwhile collins has a more commercial look than madonna did at the time she broke into the mainstream , her golden globe - nominated acting chops \u2014 coupled with a lifelong exposure to the music industry ( she\u2019s the daughter of musician phil collins ) \u2014 make the rules don\u2019t apply star an ideal candidate to explore the grittier aspects of madonna\u2019s heyday .\nwhen the owners of new york city\u2019s studio 54 were indicted on federal income tax charges in 1979 , mark fleischman knew he was next in line to take over the infamous nightclub .\nhoused in a small clamshell box , with albums in paper sleeves , this is a brilliantly compact set and a perfect way to own madonna\u2019s amazing catalogue at a fantastic price .\nthis isn ' t the first news to surface regarding madonna ' s new musical projects . back in march , she revealed - - also via instagram - - that she was working with another edm hitmaker , avicii . in april , she shared an instagram photo which depicted her in the studio with british singer natalia kills and martin kierszenbaum of cherrytree and interscope records .\nher parents & apos ; strict observation of the catholic faith played a large role in madonna & apos ; s childhood .\nmy mother was a religious zealot ,\nmadonna explains .\nthere were always priests and nuns in my house growing up .\nmany elements of catholic iconography\u2014including her mother & apos ; s statues of the sacred heart , the habits of the nuns at her catholic elementary school , and the catholic altar at which she and her family prayed daily\u2014later became the subject of madonna & apos ; s most controversial works .\nonce in new york , madonna paid her rent with a handful of odd jobs , including nude art modeling ; serving at the russian tea room ; and performing for the american dance center . in 1979 , madonna began dating dan gilroy , one of the founding members of a ska influenced pop - punk band called breakfast club . gilroy introduced madonna to the head of a vaudeville review in paris , and she spent some time in france working as a showgirl . during this trip she fell in love with the combination of singing and performing .\nin february 2017 , madonna announced she had adopted 4 - year - old twins , estere and stelle , from malawi , posting a photo with the girls on her instagram account .\nhe did eventually make up with the studio , winning a best picture oscar when back at paramount for ordinary people in 1980 ( and that followed the mighty three days of the condor ) .\nalthough precise sales figures are difficult to obtain and are often disputed , it is acknowledged that only the beatles , elvis presley and michael jackson have conclusively sold more albums worldwide than madonna .\ncameron alborzian is an actor and producer , known for beyond the mind ( 2013 ) , madonna : celebration - the video collection ( 2009 ) and a model guru ( 2012 ) .\nthe studio also faced constraints , like the short length of the show and working in a stadium ( as opposed to a concert arena ) , which forced the team of 12 to get creative .\nreceiving an incredible 11 . 1 million views , the achievement was led by \u201clazarus\u201d \u2013 the second single from his 26th studio album blackstar ( 2016 ) which was released just days before his passing .\n\u201cat heart , i\u2019m a second engineer , \u201d the interscope geffen a & m ; chairman tells thr .\ni learned everything about music and the business from being in the recording studio .\nfleischman managed to impress the weary business partners and that year , a deal was made . however , studio 54 wouldn\u2019t reopen until september 1981 after fleischman , in fact , struggled to get a liquor license .\nthe gift of comfort - - studio dante di volteradici - 3rd plate in the renaissance madonnas series - 1987 . artist : albertu santangela . size : 8\u00bc ' ' . list price : $ 60 . 00\njimmy iovine : i consider the recording studio where i was born , so yes , it ' s like going to your original house . i learned everything about music and the business from being in the studio . and it\u2019s why i ' m so excited about this particular event , because the recording engineers and producers - - those are the people i relate to the most . it ' s where i feel most comfortable .\nin 2011 , haga directed ayano murasaki and reiko makihara in 3d co - starring mature beauties : tempting love of mother and aunt , a 3d adult video released by madonna on february 25 , 2011 .\nbut studio wouldn\u2019t have lasted forever anyway . no club does . \u201cpeople remember it better than it was , \u201d rubell admits . \u201cthere were many dull nights . \u201d during the year when rubell and schrager were \u201caway , \u201d studio paid the rent by throwing some black parties on saturday nights . when the celebrity convicts returned they gave a big opening splash , on september 15 , 1981 , but the moment had obviously passed , and in fact they had already sold their interest in the club to mark fleischman . the old opera house ( its first , 1927 incarnation ) stayed haunted until it was finally shut\u2014at least under the name studio 54\u2014last spring .\nstudio definitely stayed in the black . it was a cash business , and the greenbacks were abundant . on a busy weekend night an estimated $ 70 , 000 was floating around the club . when the i . r . s . finally busted studio , it seized ian schrager there , along with the ledgers and five ounces of cocaine , and discovered garbage bags full of cash hidden in the club\u2019s basement and financial records stashed behind ceiling panels .\n\u201ci sometimes think i was born to live up to my name . how could i be anything else but what i am having been named madonna ? i would either have ended up a nun or this . \u201d\nshe fought especially hard against the rules imposed by her stepmother , joan gustafson , who met madonna & apos ; s father while working as the family housekeeper . madonna says gustafson often made her take care of the younger children in the household , a task she greatly resented .\ni really saw myself as the quintessential cinderella ,\nmadonna later said .\ni think that & apos ; s when i really thought about how i wanted to do something else and get away from all that .\nshe rebelled against her traditional upbringing by turning her conservative clothing into revealing outfits , frequenting underground gay nightclubs and rejecting her religious background .\nusing the success of the song as leverage , madonna convinced sire to produce the full - length album madonna in 1983 . the album was a slow but steady success , and included the hit singles\nborderline ,\nlucky star\nand\nholiday .\nsoon , girls all over the country were imitating madonna & apos ; s distinct sense of fashion , which included fishnet stockings , lace lingerie , fingerless gloves and large crucifix necklaces .\nholiday\nalso earned the singer an appearance on dick clark & apos ; s american bandstand in 1984 , where she told the host that her main ambition was\nto rule the world .\nm . i . a . \u2019s bird - flipping aside , the most water cooler - worthy part of sunday night\u2019s super bowl halftime show was madonna\u2019s performance , where the stage almost upstaged the queen of pop herself .\n\u201che invited me to open a studio 54 in madrid , \u201d said fleischman . \u201cit was a casual thing . i should have jumped on it\u2026 i guess he could have helped me . i wish i had taken his offer . \u201d\nthe mudd club was silver . silver because of the punky silver chain that its owner , steve mass , slung out front at the door as a joke on studio\u2019s velvet rope . silver because of the silver chains and accessories worn by its menacing - looking regulars , who , if you happened to bump into one , would invariably shy away with a polite \u201cexcuse me . \u201d silver because it was , to use mass\u2019s favorite word , a \u201creaction\u201d to studio\u2019s gold .\nafter their marriage in 1955 , the couple moved to pontiac , michigan , to be close to tony & apos ; s job as a defense engineer . madonna was born three years later , during a visit with family in bay city . the third of six children , madonna learned early on how to handle her role as the middle child , admitting that she was\nthe sissy of the family\nwho often used her feminine wiles to get her way .\nas of october 2013 , madonna had sold an estimated 305 , 600 , 000 albums . her best - sellers are the immaculate collection ( 1990 , 30 million copies sold ) and true blue ( 1986 , 25 million copies sold ) .\nwhat are some of your wildest moments at studio 54 that you can talk about ? [ laughs ] ohh , i can\u2019t , i can\u2019t . it\u2019s coming in my book \u2013 i\u2019d say within the next 12 to 18 months . the outline is done .\nwhat rubell learned mostly from addison was the cash cachet of bisexuality . there was no finer insurance at the time for a club\u2019s success . so when studio opened in 1977 , rubell told bob colacello , \u201cout\u201d columnist for andy warhol\u2019s interview magazine\u2014which was often accused of serving as an in - house organ for studio\u2014\u201cit\u2019s bisexual . very bisexual . very , very , very bisexual . and that\u2019s how we choose the crowd , too . in other words , we want everybody to be fun and good - looking . \u201d\nmadonna not only co - starred in the penny marshall baseball drama a league of their own , but she also helped out with the soundtrack , landing her tenth no . 1 hit with the ballad\nthis used to be my playground .\nthe loss of her mother significantly affected madonna & apos ; s adolescence . haunted by the memories of her mother & apos ; s frailty and passive demeanor during her final days , madonna was determined to make her own voice heard .\ni think the biggest reason i was able to express myself and not be intimidated was by not having a mother ,\nshe says .\nfor example , mothers teach you manners . and i absolutely did not learn any of those rules and regulations .\nrumbling over potholes , he speeds up and up . \u201cthe hollywood studio system had that quality ; the extravagance of what they did in the thirties has never been matched , including star wars and all that special - effects junk . that\u2019s close to my conception . \u201d\nthe club rubell wandered into was everything studio wasn\u2019t , or , more exactly , wasn\u2019t everything studio was . its walls were all gray . music blared from a record player resting on a bar covered with pilots\u2019 charts , the rock \u2019n\u2019 roll lps changed by a sullen bartender . a single annoying strobe flashed in the middle of the room . it was a down lounge , a slap in the face , with a young crowd wearing , as the jacket of preference , black leather . no disco . no fireworks . no ford models .\njimmy iovine will be honored by the recording academy ' s producers and engineers wing on wednesday , feb . 8 at the village recording studio ( 1616 butler ave . , los angeles ) . the fifth annual event is co - chaired by bono and dr . dre .\npop legend madonna is known for her constant reinvention as a performer . her biggest hits include\npapa don ' t preach ,\nlike a prayer ,\nvogue ,\nsecret\nand\nray of light ,\namong many others .\nthis year\u2019s rsd we will see exclusive releases from massive music artists including metallica , david bowie , bob dylan , madonna and johnny cash \u2013 all of whom have a variety of guinness world records titles as well as an array of chart - topping records to their names .\non the eve of her 50th birthday in 2008 , madonna faced more challenges in her personal life . she spent much of the previous year fighting allegations that she circumvented traditional malawi laws to bring home her newly adopted son , david banda , whom she had been raising since 2006 . critics accused madonna of using her vast wealth to fast - track the adoption process , a charge she vigorously denied . a coalition of 67 local rights groups challenged the interim custody order on the grounds that existing laws in malawi do not allow for international adoptions .\ndespite the public outcry , madonna had become more popular than ever . the like a prayer album spawned a no . 1 title track as well as additional hits like\nexpress yourself ,\ncherish ,\nkeep it together\nand\noh father .\nby 1991 , she had achieved 21 top 10 hits in the united states and sold more than 70 million albums internationally , generating $ 1 . 2 billion in sales . committed to controlling her career , madonna helped found maverick records , a label under the warner music group , in april of 1992 .\nmadonna & apos ; s application to permanently adopt the boy was approved by malawai & apos ; s high court on may 28 , 2008 , the pop star & apos ; s lawyer said .\nit & apos ; s a beautiful and positive judgment ,\nalan chinula told reporters .\nfinally the court has granted madonna full adoption rights of the boy . . . . it & apos ; s all over , thank god .\nshe decided to adopt from malawai again , and in june 2009 , after another legal battle , was granted custody of mercy james .\nfox won , which wasn ' t surprising given this was an era where studios ruled supreme over actors as the norm . brando had to pay $ 75 , 000 for the delay he caused to the egyptian , and he also had to appear in another movie for the studio , which would be desiree .\nmadonna received another lukewarm reception when it was announced she would be performing at super bowl xlvi in february 2012 . in advance of the show , many football fans complained about her selection as part of the halftime entertainment . she put on an impressive show , however , which featured her latest single\ngive me all your luvin & apos ; .\nand this time around , it wasn & apos ; t madonna who created waves during the show . her musical guest , m . i . a . , provoked an outcry when she used an obscene hand gesture in her live performance .\nstudio 54 was never the same again . fleischman said the new owners tried to charge celebrities for drinks and admission when they once entered for free , luring \u201cthousands of people who paid . \u201d the club shut down in the late \u201880s and the space remained vacant until 1998 . it\u2019s currently the roundabout theatre company .\nin 2011 , madonna released her latest film project , w . e . , about the american divorc\u00e9e wallis simpson and her romance with britain & apos ; s king edward viii , contrasted with a more contemporary relationship . edward gave up his crown to marry simpson , and the couple became known as the duke and duchess of windsor . working behind the camera , madonna co - wrote and directed this romantic drama , which received decidedly mixed reviews . she , however , did pick up a golden globe for an original song she co - wrote and sung for the film ,\nmasterpiece .\nthe remarkable , hyper - ambitious material girl who never stops reinventing herself , madonna is a seven - time grammy award - winner who has sold over three hundred million records and cds to adoring fans worldwide . her film career , however , is another story . her performances have consistently drawn . . .\nsteve rubell learned many lessons from addison\u2014they had actually been in business together at the enchanted garden and a club in boston , 15 lands - downe , until what rubell calls \u201cdifferent creative ideas\u201d arose . le jardin was a top hat of white rabbits for studio . like the later rubell , addison used to lurk in the shadows near his doorman , approving who went in . addison invented busboys in white satin basketball shorts who would speed athletically around the floor of le jardin delivering trays of drinks , boom boom . those boy wonders were everywhere by the end of the decade\u2014in green - tinted visors at infinity , shirtless and muscular at studio 54 .\nshe then made the move from the big screen to the london west end stage in the play up for grabs ( 2002 ) , and wrote her first children & apos ; s book , the english roses , which was published in 2003 , the same year as the release of her album american life . madonna was inducted into the inaugural uk music hall of fame in 2004 , and her next album confessions on a dancefloor came out the following year . around this time madonna became the artist with the most gold certified singles in the u . s . , beating the beatles & apos ; longstanding record .\nshe is such a renowned popstar that she has even inspired a guinness world records attempt for the largest gathering of people dressed as madonna . the 2014 fool ' s paradise drag party ( usa ) set the record with an incredible 440 people in fire island pines , new york , usa , in august 2014 .\nat the 2006 moodyz awards , a competition among the major companies affiliated with the hokuto corporation , haga won the 5th place best director award . for the 2009 av grand prix , madonna nominated haga ' s raped female teacher , starring reiko makihara , which won one of the special awards for mature woman videos .\nthe american pop singer - songwriter ( b . robert zimmerman , 24 may 1941 ) was 73 years 266 days old when he debuted at no . 1 on the uk ' s official albums chart with his 36th studio set , shadows in the night , on 14 february 2015 and became the oldest uk charts topper ( male ) .\nafter that , as the book casting might - have - beens describes , 20th century fox received a letter from brando ' s psychiatrist , which told the studio that the star was\ntoo sick\nto appear in the film . fox didn ' t take this well , and in turn sued brando for reneging on his deal .\niovine : i ' m thrilled ! i couldn ' t be happier . we lost a whole generation to audio . and my whole life and career is based on sound . it\u2019s how dre and i bonded in the beginning - - over the sound of the track . ground zero for me is audio . every system i have in my house or my car , they ' re all tuned exactly the same . that ' s the art - - there ' s a feel that those records have when kanye goes in the studio , or bono or rick rubin goes in the studio . what we ' re trying is to replicate what we ' ve done in studios for years .\nmadonna had released the greatest hits album the immaculate collection in 1990 , following that years later with something to remember ( 1995 ) , a round - up of her balladry that included the new song\nyou & apos ; ll see .\nthen in 1998 , she released ray of light , a critically - acclaimed outing that had her delving into electronica and spiritual exploration with the help of producer william orbit . more hits came in the form of songs like\nfrozen\nand\nthe power of good - bye .\nmadonna also earned three grammys , two for the top 5 title track and one for the ray of light album itself .\nunlike events at today\u2019s p . r . palaces , palladium and the tunnel , where every night is a party , often promotional , parties at studio 54 were special . the party that launched studio was halston\u2019s birthday party for bianca jagger , at which a naked black giant , his whole body covered in gold glitter , led bianca around on a white horse . elizabeth taylor\u2019s birthday party was punctuated by a huge cake in the shape of the curvaceous actress : she took a slice off her own vanilla tit . for halloween 1977 , the year of star wars \u2014the movie , not the defense policy\u2014everyone came dressed as their favorites : darth vader , or princess leia , or r2 - d2 .\nshe\u2019s got the disposition ( and the thick eyebrows ) to keep up with madonna\u2019s likeness , and , after taking smaller roles in bigger productions ( suicide squad , pan ) she\u2019s primed for a major hit of her own . leading blond ambition could be the perfect way for her to transition from supporting player to hollywood\u2019s center stage .\nas the world\u2019s top selling female artist of all time madonna is not only the queen of pop but one of the most influential artists on modern music . since her debut album , released in 1983 , she has worked tirelessly to reinvent herself and her music through three decades and has built a huge and dedicated fan base worldwide .\nin a just - surfaced letter that madonna allegedly wrote to her photographer pal steven meisel back in 1991 , when she was in chicago filming\na league of their own\nwith geena davis , the pop singer calls her co - star a\nbarbie doll\nand says ,\ni have made a few friends but they are athletes , not actresses . i hate actresses , they have nothing on the house of extravaganza .\nshe also writes ,\ni would love to do this book thing with you so let ' s talk soon .\nmadonna and meisel would collaborate later on her controversial book ,\nsex .\n( letters of note )\nthe first of the dim clubs was probably scotty taylor\u2019s milkbar , which opened in 1985 on lower seventh avenue . named after the stylized bo\u00eete in a clockwork orange , this cramped four - story club with glowing lunar - white walls and concealed pastel neon tubes was designed by arthur weinstein\u2019s wife , colleen . it was a new hideaway for those cakewalking celebutantes who had shuffled from area to the mike todd room , only to begin to feel agoraphobic in the too democratic palladium . the host , street - mannered scotty , actually got his start in the night business by bartending for steve rubell at the enchanted garden and studio 54\u2014\u201ci was maybe the only guy working at studio at first who was straight . \u201d\nthe official version of rebel heart , madonna & apos ; s 13th full - length release , was released on march 10 , 2015 , with the deluxe version consisting of 19 tracks . the album is noticeably more stylistically diverse than its predecessors in terms of musical production , lyrically veering from vividly sexual provocation and contemporary boasting to quieter reflection .\nas the world\u2019s biggest selling female artist of all time madonna is not just the queen of pop but one of the most influential artists on modern music . since her debut album , released in 1983 , she has worked tirelessly to reinvent herself and her music through three extremely successful decades and has built a huge and dedicated fan base worldwide .\nuntil howard stein opened xenon ( derisively labeled \u201cxerox\u201d by studio 54 regulars ) , and addison opened new york new york , studio 54 had no competition . models , after a grueling day standing in front of golden reflectors , enduring designer haircuts , being stuck with little pins , didn\u2019t have to ask , \u201cwhere are you going tonight ? \u201d the question was simply \u201cwhat time are you getting there ? \u201d hundreds of that crowd still have recorded in the handheld cameras of their minds the same landscape : the long mirrored entrance hall ; the charged dance floor redolent with perfumes early in the evening , poppers later on ; the plush , shadowy balconies , languorous and pansexual , throbbing to the heartbeat of the disco music down below .\nit didn\u2019t mean that their parents still didn\u2019t keep coming because they did . . . it was an interesting time to see this young crowd get along with calvin klein , liza minnelli , andy warhol \u2014 they all kept coming . studio 54 became a habit for a lot of people\u2026 once you were inside , it felt like nothing could happen to you . \u201d\nthrough 2014 , madonna was reportedly at work on her next album , said to be collaborating with producers like avicii and diplo as seen via instagram . in december of that year , however , more than a dozen songs planned for her 2015 album rebel heart were leaked online . ( an israeli singer was later arrested and indicted for the thefts . )\nthat month , madonna also performed lead single\nliving for love\nlive at the 57th annual grammy with a bull and matador theme . more than two weeks later she performed the song at the brit awards , but fell down a short flight of stairs due to a wardrobe mishap , with the singer later reporting that she & apos ; d suffered whiplash .\nbut madonna balanced this insubordinate side of her personality with a drive for perfectionism and high achievement . she was a straight - a student , cheerleader and disciplined dancer who graduated from high school a semester earlier than her peers . in 1976 , her hard work earned her the attentions of the university of michigan , which offered her a full scholarship to their dance program .\nin 2017 , madonna attempted to legally halt the auction of several of her personal items , then in the possession of ex - personal assistant darlene lutz . however , the singer had previously signed a release from\nany and all\nfuture claims against her former friend and employee , and as such a judge ruled that the disputed auction could continue the following year .\niovine : they ' re great artists . and they made really good albums , both of them . i heard both records before we made the deal and i was really honored that they wanted to be on interscope - - stunned , to be honest , i didn ' t know either of them well . i know eddie [ van halen ] and madonna a little bit , . guy oseary ( madonna\u2019s manager ) is an incredible guy and one of the coolest people i\u2019ve ever met in the business . the opportunity was there and the people at live nation were really supportive . nowadays , everybody goes label shopping , and these people were , like , \u201ci want to work with interscope . \u201d so i said , \u201cyes , great ! \u201d\nprojecting animated images of vogue magazine , classic hollywood stars and booming loudspeakers , the floor was a visually dynamic display upon which madonna , joined by younger pop stars such as nicki minaj , m . i . a . , cee lo green and lmfao , debuted her new single \u201cgive me all your luvin\u2019\u201d and revisited old hits \u201cvogue , \u201d \u201cmusic\u201d and \u201clike a prayer . \u201d\npainters became the new celebrities at the clubs , replacing the designers of the seventies . at studio , whenever calvin klein or halsten leaned at the carousel bar , a line of young kids would form to try to meet them . it seemed they all wanted to be models in those days . at area and palladium , the artists and downtown art dealers were the big draws . art was fashionable .\nfleischman also became a comrade to dodi fayed , the son of egyptian billionaire mohamed al - fayed . the playboy , who reportedly had an insatiable appetite for women , even traveled down the dangerous streets of downtown manhattan after studio 54 would close up for the night at 5 a . m . to keep the partying going , fleischman claimed . fleischman said fayed frequently visited crisco disco , a popular gay discotheque .\nit\u2019s tempting , too , to see steve rubell as hyperactively there through all of them . like a mercury in penny loafers . his studio 54 was the olympus of the golden age . he hotfooted it down quite early on to the mudd club , which ushered in the silver age of punk downtown . ( rubell did spend a good part of this age behind the silver bars of a minimum - security prison for tax evasion at studio . but what could be more punk ? ) his palladium was the premier club of the bronze age , trying a bit unsuccessfully to filter the golden and silver hues of the past into a winning fusion of uptown and downtown . and now , with rumors of a supper club opening in the fall in one of his recently purchased hotels , he\u2019s intimately involved in the dim age .\nquiet , clean , spacious , charming , historic , warm , friendly , reasonable . the proprietor met us with a warm smile and a jar of honey from her family farm . this was our greeting as we walked into the door of madonna studios . we felt like we had walked into our own house and a favorite sister was waiting to greet us . thomias was out . . .\nstudio 54 marked the rise of performance art , now perhaps the dominant collective art form in manhattan nightlife . before then , drag queens had cornered the market on folk - camp costumes . at studio , everyone dressed up . eric goode , today the owner of the downtown club area , remembers wearing his pj\u2019s . rollerena , a gent rumored to be a wall street broker by day , roller - skated in nightly dressed in a taffeta gown , waving a starry fairy - god - mother wand . and there was disco sally , the seventy - year - old grandmother who just loved to dance . this game of disguising the everyday self in glam rags , or of turning into a stock character , was tailor - made for a society designed more and more as an exhibition of itself . after all , it was too noisy , and too late , to communicate with words .\nin 1977 , during her undergraduate studies at michigan , madonna was awarded a six - week scholarship to study with the alvin ailey american dance theater in new york city , followed by a rare opportunity to perform with choreographer pearl lang in 1978 . at the urging of her dance instructor , the budding star dropped out of college after only two years of study in order to move to new york and further her dance career .\nin the next five years , madonna & apos ; s life was a whirlwind of activity . on august 16 , 1985 , she married actor sean penn and co - starred with him in the film shanghai surprise ( 1986 ) . she then went on to star in three more movies over the next few years : who & apos ; s that girl ( 1987 ) , bloodhounds of broadway ( 1989 ) and dick tracy ( 1990 ) . madonna & apos ; s soundtrack album i & apos ; m breathless : music from and inspired by the film dick tracy resulted in two top 10 hits :\nvogue\nand\nhanky panky .\nshe also released four more hit albums : true blue ( 1986 ) , who & apos ; s that girl ( 1987 ) , you can dance ( 1987 ) and like a prayer ( 1989 ) .\nthis was followed by the debut of madonna & apos ; s 1989\nlike a prayer\nvideo , which was to be aired on mtv as part of a lucrative pepsi endorsement . the video featured interracial relationship themes , burning crosses and a blending of sexual innuendo and religious ideologies . as a result of the video , pope john paul ii urged fans not to attend her concerts in italy , and pepsi pulled their endorsement of the star .\nto counterattack the theft , madonna released six songs online before christmas , with the tracks reaching the top 10 of itunes & apos ; charts in various countries . however , more controversy followed in january when the singer released via instagram doctored portraits of prominent leaders and artists like nelson mandela and bob marley bound by black chord , mirroring the cover art of her forthcoming album . and in early february 2015 , there was another album leak of rebel heart .\nthe current dim age isn\u2019t dim because of an absence of fun . and certainly not because fewer people are going out . ( when studio 54 opened , rubell estimates , there were five thousand people out on a saturday night . now the census is closer to 40 , 000 . ) it\u2019s dim only because of a trend to small , intimate , dimly lit supper clubs , cocktail lounges , and rock dens . tiny torch clubs are the tock in response to palladium\u2019s tick .\nby 1996 , madonna had proven her versatility as a star in both film and music . she starred in the critically acclaimed screen adaptation of the andrew lloyd webber musical evita ( 1996 ) , which also featured antonio banderas . she won a golden globe for best performance by an actress in a motion picture - comedy or musical , and in the film she performed\nyou must love me ,\nwhich earned an academy award for music , original song .\npop music singer madonna was born in bay city , michigan on august 16 , 1958 . in 1981 , she went solo as a pop singer and became a sensation on the then male - dominated & apos ; 80s music scene . by 1991 , she had achieved 21 top 10 hits in the united states and sold more than 70 million albums internationally . in january 2008 , she was named the world & apos ; s wealthiest female musician by forbes magazine .\njellybean benitez isn\u2019t the kind of superstar who gets mobbed by adoring fans whenever he walks down the street \u2013 at least these days , now that he\u2019s not dating madonna anymore . but the old - school dj from new york is a true dance - music pioneer , a shaper of history who produced or remixed many of the material girl\u2019s hits in the early \u201880s , including \u201choliday , \u201d \u201clucky star\u201d and \u201cborderline , \u201d plus his own enduring tracks including \u201csidewalk talk . \u201d\nwhen studio finally did open\u2014on april 26 , 1977\u2014every other club in town dropped dead . by the end of that summer ( when the tanned returned from fire island and points beyond ) , hurrah\u2019s had completely dissipated . the fabulous people had fled to higher ground . asked why , weinstein , who until recently could be seen making the rounds in black leather vest , black chinos , and pointy boots at the milkbar , where he \u201cconsulted , \u201d replies bluntly : \u201crubell just built a better mousetrap . \u201d\n\u201cat studio 54 , we were not allowed to serve liquor after 4 , and we normally closed by 5 , \u201d said fleischman . \u201cbut people didn\u2019t want to sleep . they were all hopped up on whatever drugs they were taking . so we all piled into limos and head down to chelsea\u2026 those after - hours clubs would stay open until noon . but they were completely illegal . and that\u2019s what made it so fun . there was drinking , everyone was doing cocaine and poppers . it was quite the scene . \u201d\naside from the hot collaboration news , fans were treated to an up - close look at madonna ' s forearms , complete with a ( we ' re guessing ) sharpie - made dinosaur tattoo to match diplo ' s ( it ' s a diplodocus \u2026 get it ? ) , plus fingerless mittens and some golden wrist bling . says the caption ,\nworking with @ diplo got me like . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . whaaaaat ?\nif you were casting blond ambition solely based on physicality , few actresses seem better suited for the part than imogen poots . the london native has a keen ability to excel in roles where she\u2019s fighting back against seemingly insurmountable odds , whether it\u2019s hordes of zombies in 28 weeks later or murderous neo - nazi skinheads in green room , and she\u2019d be suited to challenge the patriarchy \u2014 just like madonna did at the dawn of her career \u2014 amid the backdrop of new york city grit in blond ambition .\nas always , madonna mixed her drive for success with her penchant for scandalous behavior . it started with her controversial 1985 performance of her hit single\nlike a virgin\non the mtv music awards , which involved writhing around suggestively onstage in a wedding dress . then came her marriage to penn , which was marred by reports of domestic violence and his assault of a photographer\u2014behavior that landed him a month & apos ; s jail time and eventually led to the couple & apos ; s very public divorce .\niovine : i ' m happy with studio infiltration , but i ' m thrilled when i see 12 - to 20 - year olds walking down the street with beats and not two - dollar earbuds . the math doesn ' t work when they have a $ 400 mp3 player . so seeing young people caring about sound again and realizing that it ' s not cool to not have good sound , that means a lot . that ' s how i grew up - - it wasn ' t cool to not have a good system .\nthen he heard from carmen d\u2019alessio that a cbs television studio on west fifty - fourth street was up for sale . uva harden , a successful model who went on to open the men\u2019s division at elite , had been buying the lease to the old what\u2019s my line studio with the backing of the marlborough gallery\u2014an early inkling of today\u2019s all - powerful art world\u2014nightclub complex . as paul garcia , an ex - model with swarthy , cavingin bogart looks , who has been involved in a series of clubs culminating in last year\u2019s world , tells the story , \u201cuva had all these beautiful babes and he used to go to hurrah\u2019s . he kept saying , \u2018the time\u2019s right to get a huge place , make an enormous disco\u2014it\u2019ll be a big success . pay a disc jockey seventy - five or a hundred dollars a night and that\u2019s your entertainment overhead . \u2019 \u201d unfortunately for uva and his babes , marlborough gallery lost a court case to the heirs of the mark rothko estate and , faced with a $ 7 . 3 million settlement , it pulled out a week before a major payment .\nbenitez \u2013 real name john ( he got his nickname from his sister because of his initials , j . b . ) \u2013 also was a resident dj at the infamous studio 54 nightclub in manhattan during its heyday in the late \u201870s . but the 40 - year veteran will be performing at a much more low - key gig thursday night at the perez art museum miami , where super - cool party promoter poplife will present an event featuring interactive art , affordable drinks and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches , and soulful house and classic disco from jellybean .\ndid you start dating madonna before producing her music ? yeah , it was right before \u2013 we met at the [ new york club ] funhouse . it was quite common for record companies to bring by new artists , and we met , and she asked me if i\u2019d be interested in working on some of her songs . and the rest is history , so to speak . we started working on stuff , then we started dating , then we started living together . and after about two years we broke up , and remain really good friends ."]}
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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 - 2018 , new york public radio . all rights reserved .\nraa is a diversified , creative practice offering its clients comprehensive planning , design and content services . the firm was established in 1978 to provide museums with professional communications and exhibit design services , with a staff of more than 130 specialists in various disciplines : architecture and interior design ; exhibit and industrial design ; graphic design and visual communication ; content development and management ; research , writing and editing ; media design and technology , raa provides services to clients with challenging missions in the public , educational and cultural realms . the firm is best known for large - scale , permanent interpretive museum projects requiring a marriage of complex educational content with physical environments that are at once compelling and smoothly operational .\nroles and responsibilities : the content coordinator plays a central role in the project team . working closely with and reporting to the project\u2019s content developer , the content coordinator is responsible for organizing , maintaining , coordinating , tracking and communicating the project\u2019s content . content may include artifacts , images , objects , artwork or text to be included in the project . to perform work , the content coordinator uses content management and content development formats , tools and systems such as artifact and image databases , exhibit matrices , content and script outlines , spreadsheets and tracking documents and schedules .\nin addition to content coordination , the content coordinator supports the content developer with research , writing and content development tasks , and provides content management and administrative support for the project .\non a day - 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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( december 2009 )\nreported in 1999 that the firm was composed of\narchitects , designers , editors , model builders , historians , childhood specialists , one poet , one painter and one astrophysicist .\nthe holocaust museum is sheer brilliance , i don ' t think i ' ve seen anyone use the written word and videos to such advantage . when you look at the museum , there aren ' t that many artifacts , but he has used them to advantage , putting them in settings and surrounding them with living history .\n, raa\nover the past three decades , [ has ] completed more than 250 commissions in the fields of social , cultural and natural history at a variety of museums , memorials and heritage projects in more than 50 cities worldwide .\nalbrecht , daniel ( 2000 ) . design culture now . princeton university press . isbn 978 - 1 - 56898 - 215 - 1 .\nflanagan , barbara ( 2000 ) .\ninterior magazine , designer of the year\n.\nthis entry is from wikipedia , the leading user - contributed encyclopedia . it may not have been reviewed by professional editors ( see full disclaimer )"]}
{"id": 56078, "summary": [{"text": "asphodel ltd ( a.k.a. asphodel records ) was a san francisco-based independent record label founded by musician mitzi johnson and naut humon in 1992 .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the label is named after the mythological flower that grows along the banks of the river styx in hades .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "the label had shut down as of january 2011 .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "asphodel has a diverse catalog of releases with a prominent experimental thread in the genres of turntablism , electronica , ambient , illbient , electroacoustic , trip hop , spoken word , noise , techno , and lounge . ", "topic": 37}], "title": "asphodel records", "paragraphs": ["incredibly strange music : the untold story of asphodel records laurent fintoni looks back at cult label asphodel records . urltoken\nguide to peterborough county ancestry , family history and genealogy : birth records , marriage records , death records , census records , parish registers , and military records .\nuse census records and voter lists to see where families with the asphodel surname lived . within census records , you can often find information like name of household members , ages , birthplaces , residences , and occupations .\nserviceontario , marriage records offers a marriage search option and a historical certificate option .\nontario births and baptisms , 1779 - 1899 collection includes indexed ontario church records .\nontario , roman catholic church records , 1760 - 1923 . , images only .\na limited edition release of campires was relased on tape via locust amber records in january .\ngoing back to asphodel for a minute . you set up a distribution network ?\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your asphodel ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\nthat was one of asphodel\u2019s main things , giving technical power over to the artist .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your asphodel ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\nsound records next release comes in the form of samfeel , jf & br - hallo membraan . including original mix .\nchurch records can include baptisms , marriages , burials , membership lists , financial business , and other records for a particular congregation . they may be available online or on microfilm , but frequently they are still with the local church or in centralized archives by religion . the canadian census records asked for the religion of those listed , so you will be able to narrow down which archives to consult . for help with writing a letter requesting copies of records , see letter writing guide for genealogy .\n. this will take you to a list of towns in the counties , which are links to records for the specific town .\none of the crucial voices missing from the oral history of illbient i put together in 2014 was naut humon , founder and a & r of asphodel records . the label had been a cornerstone of the short - lived scene , home to releases from dj spooky , wetm , sub dub , badawi , and byzar . to many illbient and asphodel were inseparable .\nrichard devine has remixed top warp artists like aphex twin and mike patton ( faith no more ) . he has released 5 full - length albums on schematic , warp , asphodel , sublight records , and detroit underground and has performed his own ear - tearing music mayhem worldwide .\nasphodel 763 brannan st . san francisco , ca . 94103 usa tele : ( 415 ) 863 - 3068 fax : ( 415 ) 863 - 4973 e - mail : hello @ urltoken ( valid in june 1998 : ) asphodel records po box 51 , chelsea station new york , ny 10113 - 0051 usa fax : ( 212 ) 965 - 0959 tel : ( 212 ) 965 - 0953 erik @ urltoken\nserviceontario , death records offers a death search option and a historical certificate option . also official death certificates are available to a wider range of relatives than birth and marriage certificates .\nsome of the church / civil records have been microfilmed by familysearch . these microfilms may be available for viewing at family history centers around the world . to find a microfilm :\nold corpse road signed to legendary cacophonous records and released their second album ' of campfires and evening mists ' on 27th may , which was was positivly received by critics and fans alike .\nthe compound , asphodel\u2019s studio in the bay area , was central to asphodel\u2019s artistic nervous system throughout its life . outfitted with both old and new technology \u2014 pro tools alongside vintage synthesisers and outboard effects \u2014 it was used for recordings , experiments , and artist residencies . gregor asch remembers it as \u201ca wild laboratory out on some abandoned airbase . \u201d\nasphodel records , a label founded in san francisco in the early 1990s , was part of the illbient story . it championed the music with physical releases , alongside early turntablist recordings . i wasn\u2019t able to speak with naut humon , co - founder and a & r of the label , for the illbient story but he\u2019d long been on my list for other reasons . thanks to raz mesinai i was able to finally get in contact with him earlier this year and sit down for an extended conversation about asphodel , another blip on the historical radar that has gone largely unexplored .\n\u201cthat place still makes me drool , \u201d he says . \u201ci used to have dreams of naut\u2019s old classic lxp42\u2019s . \u201d based on humon\u2019s experience with the compound , asphodel decided to also outfit a studio in new york . \u201cthe idea was to give artists resources , that was one of asphodel\u2019s main things : to give technical power over to the artist . \u201d\n. centered on peterborough ( city ) , was founded from the historic newcastle district in a new colborne district in 1838 . curiously , census records don ' t use colborne as a district label , instead lumping the townships created under newcastle .\nsince homer\u2019s first description of the meadows , the asphodel\u2019s connection to the afterlife has captured the imagination of authors through the ages . in the early 1990s , san francisco - based musician mitzi johnson had recorded a debut for her band , the self - titled blue rubies , but she needed a name for a label . taking inspiration from the flower\u2019s mythological roots , she named it asphodel . blue rubies came out in 1992 , but asphodel the label wouldn\u2019t fully come into being until 1995 . its logo depicted a flame rising from five petals , reflecting the flower\u2019s symbolic juxtaposition of life and death .\nin greek mythology , ordinary souls went to live after death in the asphodel meadows , a field of flowers located , according to homer\u2019s odyssey , at the gateway to the underworld , where the sun never shines .\nand some of those cities were more electronic minded , some were grimier and downtempo . i guess asphodel dealt with all those things . and soundtracks too . we had a genuine interest to help the scenes out .\nour conversation became the basis for a feature i recently wrote for fact magazine , detailing the history and importance of asphodel . alongside my interview with naut it includes insights from artists and others who worked at the label .\nin telling the evolution , and ultimate death , of asphodel records , the feature also looks at naut\u2019s work behind the scenes and the production work he brought to projects like mixmaster mike\u2019s debut album . coming from a different era , naut remained closer to the traditional producer role \u2013 in the back , orchestrating , facilitating \u2013 yet he also saw the value in using old practices to refine new ones , and in the process help to push along the evolution of the producer as artist .\nover little more than a decade , asphodel became a mythological place of its own , remembered fondly by artists and fans . yet its place and significance has been lost in the sands of a pre - internet time . the story of asphodel is the story of what was possible before the world changed , before planes crashed into the towers of the world trade center , and before napster pushed the music industry kicking and screaming into the 21st century .\nwhat follows is a largely unedited extract of my conversation with naut , touching on his background , the birth of the label , the ties with the nyc underground and more . consider it additional color to the asphodel feature .\nnaut humon is the founder and artistic director of recombinant media labs , and during the last decades was curating av content for asphodel records in new york and sf and for select portions of the annual ars electronica festival in austria where he also helped coordinate their digital music category for ten years . having performed in the past with the avant - garde music group rhythm & noise . he later formed the surround traffic control network , the aural optic incubator that gave birth to today ' s cinechamber apparatus .\none of xenakis\u2019s primary \u201cpolytope\u201d multimedia pieces \u201cpersepolis\u201d was chosen for re - interpretation with customized remixes . the composer was aware about its soon to be release by asphodel records in 2001 when he passed away . the interlacing of the remix pieces by various composers draws largely from the original work , emphasizing its noisy sonorities and overlapping waves of intensity . naut humon who curated the customized reworkings applied to those remix sources other outside electronics from frankenstein symphony , for this dedication tribute remix to the future memory of iannis xenakis .\nthe impetus for asphodel\u2019s existence was a favour to the couple\u2019s friend v . vale , the japanese - american writer and publisher responsible for the counterculture zine re / search . in 1993 , re / search had released incredibly strange music vol . 1 through caroline records , a compilation of leftfield rock and early electronic music from vale\u2019s collection . asphodel released the compilation\u2019s second volume in 1995 , featuring music from ken nordine , jean - jacques perrey , and les baxter among others . \u201cthe release got some notice and after a period of time we were getting better exposure for it than the previous volume , \u201d humon explains over the phone in a soft yet energetic west coast accent . \u201cthat\u2019s what got us on the tracks and inspired us to keep things going . \u201d\nmay saw the release of the limited 7\nsplit with the infernal sea on three swords records along with a mini tour supporting finnish symphonic death metallers whorion . we played a few of these shows with box head as a final send off and a thanks for his time with the band .\nthey gathered under the same leitmotiv : producing a strong and heavy , industrial music . \u201ctraces to nowhere\u201d ( backspin records ) , their debut ep released in spring 2016 , found huge support from all around the world , and their forthcoming releases on dead cert . and vielspass will finish to convince .\nserviceontario , birth records is the only government - authorized source for obtaining birth certificates . go to the section entitled\norder a birth search\n. this is the most economical , searches the widest time period , and allows searches for people not immediately related . a letter of information is provided rather than a certificate .\nfrom droned - out ambience and densely layered field recordings , right through to distorted beats and industrial - edged basslines , swarm intelligence has honed his sound over releases on invisible agent , stasis , acroplane , acre , ad noiseam , and most recently voitax records , where he just released his latest 12\u201d called \u201cthe lighthouse\u201d .\nan unusually short lifespan might indicate that your asphodel 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 friday 13th march 2009 old corpse road unleashed their first demo\nthe echoes of tales once told\nin a limited 1st edition of 1000 hand numbered copies . reviews of the demo were outstanding ( click here to view them ) and we gained much support including a slot on the zero tolerance covermount cd . on the strength of the demo the band were offered the chance to record a split ep with the meads of asphodel to be released on godreah records . the old corpse once again entered the studio to record three more songs for the split ep which are hob headless rises , the witch of wookey hole and the devil\u2019s footprints . in addition the band featured on the uk black metal vol . 2 compilation with the unreleased demo track \u201chell\u2019s kettles\u201d and also contributed guest vocals on the meads of asphodel xmas special track for terrorizer magazine \u201cthe song of a thousand roars\u201d . during the later half of 2009 the band played several successful live dates , including the well renowned gathering of the clans festival .\nhey , i came across this in a newsgroup , and thought bay area loopers may be interested . if i wasn ' t in the middle of a work crunch right now , i ' d be pretty tempted to check this out myself . . . > > + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + > > asphodel records presents > > recombinant ' 96 > > a convergence of audio / visual mixology > > - - - > visit > < - - - - > - - - >\nshe enabled the label ( laughs ) . in other words she had resources , we met and became involved and in 1994 we got married . so during that time\u2026 asphodel had already begun . she had a group called blue rubbies , which used luth , hand drum , and vocals , much more in the dark folk vein of what she was already doing at the time i met her back in 1989 , 1990 . that\u2019s when we first ran into each other . her idea of the label was to\u2026 first is the word asphodel . the flower that grows on the river styx in hell . the flower and the flame . beauty and the beast , or beauty in the\u2026 juxtaposition of forms . that was her ideas .\nthe excursions in illbient compilation , released in 1996 and partly responsible for cementing the fateful naming of new york\u2019s experimental scene , was recorded at this new studio . raz mesinai , one half of sub dub , remembers jumping at the chance to work in a professional studio after years of home recording . \u201cfor me the greatest records of the so - called illbient era are the first wave by wetm , byzar , and spooky . and that\u2019s all due to asphodel , \u201d he told me last year . humon\u2019s philosophy of empowering artists with knowledge and equipment paid off . recalling the recording debuts of his band , asch remembers how \u201cwetm had made do for so long with so little , entering the compound was like walking out of a post - apocalyptic junkyard onto the bridge of the starship enterprise . our first album , as is , was born in that experience . \u201d\nwell i wouldn\u2019t call it parties . it\u2019s interesting you bring that up . to me that\u2019s more like what techno and house grew into . recombinant was more about design . we did one in 1999 for 9 hours , 9 minutes and 9 seconds . these were more designed\u2026 performances . rather than just here\u2019s different artists on at different times we\u2019d design the shows so that different things would happen . put on a spectacle , organised in a certain way . maybe over different nights . sometimes stretching far beyond\u2026 it wasn\u2019t really an asphodel showcase either , it was a supporter of it but it wasn\u2019t just about asphodel artists . so with the dj things we had x - men and the piklz but we\u2019d also have the beat junkies from l . a . it was a wider cast so to speak .\ni always felt my role wasn\u2019t just that of a musician , someone who played in a band , but someone who\u2019s a sound traffic controller , who conducts and conveys\u2026 dealing with sound traffic as it moves through various spaces . audio and visual and with groups . that led to the iso orchestra , which were on early asphodel records . the audience would come in and see tv sets of an orchestra playing in the room . we had them at the big recombinant shows in sf . then they would come into the main room and i would be conducting an actual orchestra with guitars , electronics , strings all being amplified in the room but they would discover that was the source and we would feed it into surround systems in the other rooms . so the entire building was like a remix chamber . you could hear the orchestra in different ways in the other rooms and then when you\u2019re in the live room you\u2019d see the orchestra .\nwith a career going back to experimental theatre and performance in the \u201970s , naut is a strange and fascinating character . in many ways he resembles the music the label released and championed : dark , quirky , unashamed . i wanted to know more about asphodel to better place the label in the story of a book i\u2019m writing about beats and the producer as artist . after two hours i came out with a fair bit more .\nwhen i call naut humon , the a & r and one of driving forces of asphodel throughout its 12 - year run , he\u2019s in between california and the north west . since 2008 , humon has lived a nomadic life . today , he helms the recombinant media labs ( rml ) , an offshoot of asphodel , and its roving theatre project the cinechamber , going wherever the work takes him \u2014 from moscow to the mutek festival in montreal . humon has been involved in performance since his childhood in seattle , where he became an actor at the age of seven and began directing in his teens . in the early 1970s , he relocated to san francisco and , alongside like minded friends , searched for ways to transform performing arts . the result involved moving audiences through various sites , treating them to destabilising montages , and , eventually , using music and early video technology .\nin march old corpse road unleashed the split ep with the meads of asphodel entitled \u201cthe bones of this land are not speechless\u201d which received excellent reviews and press . the band toured the uk extensively playing alongside hecate enthroned , wodensthrone and many fellow uk bands with a live highlight at bloodstock open air . they also hosted their own mini festival ' fires of rebellion ' in nottingham and were aksed to return to gathering of the clans festival .\nthe band entered the studio to record their debut album to be released in the later part of the year . during the recording sessions they also covered the bathory classic ' equimanthorn ' for a tribute album named ' voices from valhalla release via godreah records alongside many great bands such as sigh , the meads of apshodel , nokturnal mortum and skyforger . old corpse road played a series of gigs including several headlining shows and also had a special guest slot at warhorns festival , a viking / folk / pagan / black metal gathering in york which featured bands from latvia , germany , belgium , ireland , america and of course scotland and england . in august a brand new track from the upcoming album named ' the cauld lad of hylton ' featued on terrorizer ' s secret history of extreme metal covermount cd . this served as the first chance for fans to hear the new material and was received with excellent praise . the end of the year saw the release of the debut album ' tis witching hour . . . as spectres we haunt this kingdom ' via godreah records .\nwithin a few years asphodel\u2019s new york outpost had moved from a \u201croach - infested apartment\u201d on west 14th street to a fully functioning office further up on west 27th . around the same time , a young producer who had moved from georgia to new york by the name of guillermo scott herren , yet to become prefuse 73 , interned briefly at the office . asphodel was becoming a well - oiled machine , with new york handling the business side \u2014 product management , sales , distribution \u2014 and san francisco acting as its heart and soul . \u201cthe challenges were in building a label brand that was not entirely focused on one style of music , \u201d says gilbert . \u201cthis actually turned out to be what set us apart from many other labels at the time \u2014 we released great music by great artists and were known for our curation . we were more like art curators than a label . \u201d\nthe title that launched asphodel would also come to define it : this was to be a home for incredibly strange music . \u201cthere was no conscious decision to start a label , it grew out of our experiences and encounters , \u201d humon remembers . \u201cmitzi brought ideas and handled the support system and i was the primary curator throughout its zones . our philosophy was driven by a desire to put out a range of music and not be stuck in any genre . \u201d\nit\u2019s not just \u201cthese are good artists . \u201d when we try to put together an event it was about being another player , another influence . each artist is different , they have their own ways of working and you want to support that but also give them options . i was\u2026 definitely on mike\u2019s record and some others , a big player on content and how the material evolved . i also worked with the brian jonestown massacre in the early \u201890s before they became really famous . did the same thing . we had pro tools in our place , there\u2019d be people in the studio to help them use the stuff . you provide them access to the tools to learn the skills . asphodel was trying to enable artists to learn the skills needed to be their own artist . i had a customised way that i would be a behind the scenes producer . how tracks emerged got blurred . i was involved in a lot of it , in the studio , in the recordings or sometimes it was live shows that provided ideas for records .\nstarting in the \u201880s we built these things called sound traffic control towers , part of a sonic airport where different sonic cargos would land , taxi and take off . and the audience were like passengers on an imaginary run way between all of these different trajectories . that was part of the idea that became recombinant . it grew out of this sensibility , big spatial sound networks\u2026 in \u201891 we were in a room with almost 800 loudspeakers . we built one of the sound towers and did the show with maryanne but also had one in sf in our studio . audiences would come and attend that . this is all before asphodel . we released with ralph\u2019s records . it was really the idea of networking . i didn\u2019t want to be a group , which i had for a long time with rhythm & noise . that happened in the \u201880s into the early \u201890s . we toured , released , did all that . the idea became to get into orchestration , what the orchestra of the future might become . this wider idea of recombinant . it\u2019s beyond the group thing .\na cassette reissue of the ' echoes . . . ' demo was released through darkness shade records featuring bonus tracks form the demo recording sessions . this year also saw the band tour heavily playing with the likes of fen , alcest , winterfylleth , skyclad , hecate enthroned and also hosting another mini festival named ' witching hour festival ' . it also saw the bands first visit to scotland . towards the end of the year old corpse road participated in the great exhibition uk mini tour with the prophecy , northern oak and eibon la furies . finishing touches were made to the songs which would soon be recorded for the album .\nin 1976 , humon co - founded rhythm & noise , an industrial band and multimedia ensemble that released two albums and set up the compound , a warehouse - cum - studio on the outskirts of san francisco that would become central to his work . humon left rhythm & noise in 1985 and set up sound traffic control to explore the same ideas outside of the constraints of a band format . he met mitzi johnson in the late 1980s and the two got married in 1994 . their union would lead to the birth of asphodel as a label proper .\nasphodel had always enjoyed healthy sales across physical formats , like many independent labels of the time . compounding the change of mood in the country , the arrival of file - sharing programs such as napster heralded the demise of the music industry\u2019s established modes of distribution , which would trickle down to independent institutions . in 2003 , apple announced the itunes music store and within a few years many of the distributors that had been vital to labels like asphodel folded . \u201cwe stayed independent but once the distributors were gone it became about defining what was really important to go forward , \u201d humon reminisces with a slightly wistful tone . \u201cthe idea became to keep the lab , and focus on that . \u201d discussing society\u2019s wider shift towards digital creation and consumption , humon , who has witnessed four decades of creativity , is realistic . \u201cto me , most people who buy music aren\u2019t into music , they\u2019re into it for social reasons , \u201d he states . \u201cit\u2019s a different sort of emphasis . it was more culturally integral in the previous decades . there are still great indie labels doing work but really the context has shifted . \u201d\nanyway , re / search wanted to do cds and had already done volume 1 but were looking for another trajectory to keep the series going and asphodel became that trajectory because ironically asphodel ended up putting out incredibly strange music ( laughs ) . that was our first public release , sort of officially distributed . but when we first went into it we did it as a favour to vale . we were friends and so it became \u201clet\u2019s put out something . \u201d that was incredibly strange music vol . 2 . and it was jumping on a trajectory they\u2019d started but we loved that whole strain of what was going on and so we wanted to pursue that and see what was going to happen . we put it out , it got some notice and became an internal launch pad for getting this thing out there . it turned out , after a period of time , we were getting better exposure for it than vol . 1 , and it was helping it as well , but that\u2019s what got us on the tracks to start putting out material . that was again\u2026 1995 , 1996 zone when this general premise was occurring .\nspeaking on the legacy of asphodel , gilbert underlined its uncompromising stance and approach : \u201cincredible artists , incredible albums . i am honoured and proud to have been involved with them . nothing has since come close . \u201d for asch , without naut there would be no dj olive as we knew him and perhaps no illbient . \u201cthe label is naut\u2019s legacy really , \u201d he admits . \u201cquality sampling from emerging sounds on the meridian between the underground and the popular . a world class grasp of production and mastering while always pushing the boundaries of a surround performance experience . \u201d\na photo of humon , likely taken in the 1970s , shows him dressed entirely in black with long , pitch - black hair against a bank of modular synthesisers . it\u2019s a look he\u2019d keep throughout his career , somewhere between distinguished and eccentric . gregor asch , who performed as dj olive and was part of brooklyn\u2019s wetm , one of asphodel\u2019s earliest acts , remembers humon as something of a mad scientist : \u201che had an overall charred charcoal look and i wondered briefly where he parked his broom [ \u2026 ] he was 100 % about the music and not at all an industry type . \u201d\nrolling stone named asphodel one of the top 10 independent labels in the world in 1998 . the accolade reflected the label\u2019s risk - taking and its bewildering roster of artists : turntablism from bay area godfathers the invisibl skratch piklz and their new york counterpart the x - ecutioners ; contemporary classical by avant - garde composer iannis xenakis ; chinese folk from min xiao - fen ; downtempo easy listening courtesy of san francisco\u2019s tipsy ; and the elastic beats and dubbed out vibes emanating from brooklyn and manhattan that came to be known as illbient , courtesy of dj spooky , wetm , sub dub , and byzar .\nhumon and johnson began making regular trips to new york at the same time as asphodel began its journey into strange music . attending shows around town , humon found himself in the midst of both illbient\u2019s happenings \u2014 a heady mix of philosophy , art , and music spread around reclaimed spaces in a chaotic urban centre \u2014 and dj battles and showcases where scratching was evolving into turntablism , and where he also met a young dj craze from miami whose crew , the allies , debuted on the label in 1999 . \u201cboth scenes had mutual respect for each other , especially from illbient to the turntablists , \u201d he recalls .\none final component of the asphodel machine was its performance aspect , which fell under the umbrella of the recombinant shows . starting in 1996 , the recombinant shows were a direct extension of humon\u2019s performance background and of his sound traffic control outfit , which debuted in japan in 1991 with a performance involving 800 speakers and a physical metaphor for a sonic airport with audience members as passengers idling on an imaginary runway while sonic cargos moved around them . for the new shows , \u201cthe idea was to recombine different strains of music and visual art over the course of a presentation to give the audience a broad range and diverse takes . \u201d\nin a pre - digital world , the idea of curation was still rooted in the tradition of cultural institutions interpreting historical heritage . thus if humon and johnson were curators , asphodel was a temporary sonic museum . its collections included \u201cincubated projects\u201d \u2014 illbient , turntablism , but also musique concrete and dub \u2014 alongside license and distribution of hand - picked artists : the experimental folk of japan\u2019s world standard ; the dub techno of rhythm & sound from berlin ; or the electronic cut - ups of atlanta\u2019s richard devine . \u201cwe were interested in all those things , \u201d humon tells me , \u201cbut the content was always the most important . \u201d\ni tried but couldn\u2019t get a hold of naut at the time and it wasn\u2019t until the summer of 2015 that we finally managed to make it happen , thanks to raz mesinai\u2019s help . i decided to use the conversation with naut as a way to delve into the history of asphodel , and his own , for the book as well as for a feature on fact magazine . the idea was to tell the definitive story of a label that many knew but few had ever investigated in depth , a label that had fallen through the cracks of time yet remained important to so many scenes that are part of the book \u2013 illbient , turntablism , experimental beats .\nin the late 2000s , johnson and humon divorced and with their separation came the decision to also separate the children . humon took the lab with him , which would become rml , while the label would be ended but its catalogue kept alive . \u201cthat\u2019s the deal we made , \u201d he tells me . \u201ci wanted the catalogue to survive and the rights to revert back to the artists . \u201d due to the circumstances of the split , humon had no real control over the agreement , and while the asphodel catalogue existed for a short while on itunes it has since disappeared , with only a handful of releases available today via artists who have exercised the rights to their catalogue .\nhumon continues to explore the future with the recombinant media labs , focusing on audio / visual while remaining connected to artists like mixmaster mike and richard devine . there is a sense that he will always be there , somewhere , thinking about what could be done to take things further , to shift the comfort zones . there\u2019s an element of selfishness in wishing for asphodel\u2019s recorded legacy to be available in today\u2019s digital landscape , if only to show younger generations what was possible . at the same time it\u2019s perhaps for the better , and truer to the label\u2019s roots in that mythological flower that grows in the underworld where the sun never shines and souls are left to wander for eternity .\nasphodel\u2019s early focus on and support of micro scenes like turntablism and illbient brought it to the attention of a growing underground of hip - hop and electronic outcasts , yet the label remained impossible to pin down , unlike european counterparts like ninja tune or mo\u2019 wax . \u201cwe were about the music , \u201d humon enthuses when i ask what drove him to sign such varied acts . \u201cit was a sincerity with liking the material and also with new things happening , but on a personal level . we didn\u2019t want to go towards a genre - ification of the music . i felt like the flavour , character , and personality of the music coming out of new york really had its own slant . \u201d\nspeaking to passion of the weiss in 2010 , mike explained just how much humon taught him : \u201c [ naut ] approached me and said \u2018i want to help you make a record . \u2019 [ \u2026 ] he showed me my first steps in using the tascam da\u201338 digital recorder . [ \u2026 ] he took me from dirty to the nice sounding world , you know ? [ \u2026 ] he showed me how to use technology to my advantage , and i give all the glory to that guy . \u201d discussing the process of putting anti - theft device together , humon recalled the story behind the album\u2019s track \u2018surprize packidge\u2019 : \u201ci gave him a bunch of records he\u2019d never heard before , and the track came from that . it really was a surprise , he hadn\u2019t heard any of it before and we used it to make segments that became the final track . \u201d mike\u2019s debut would go on to sell over 100 , 000 copies worldwide .\nthe lab has kept growing but the label didn\u2019t want to maintain the responsibility of physical stock nor the digital distribution of the catalogue . that disappointed me . the itunes links are all dead now . of course i wrote to them about it but they didn\u2019t want to do that , they didn\u2019t want to deal with it anymore , it was only a couple left involved . they stopped being responsible for it . there\u2019s still a lot of management involved in just keeping the catalogue alive . i wasn\u2019t able to do it legally . i just wanted the artists to own it again . i never approved of the direction it took . i just tell stories of asphodel now . i have digital recordings of the label , most of it , but i\u2019m philosophically agreeing with you . i wish it\u2019d be done in the correct way .\nbut mitzi and i decided that instead of flying them out and using stuff here we could get a studio for them , pro tools , mixing board and some gear to set up their own place . so the idea became why don\u2019t we give them resources and we can then have a few of those groups work in nyc , set this stuff up wherever they wanted it and have them run their own operation . put it into the artists\u2019 hand . let them create it with some tools . and if they needed to master or go further with mixing , we had the facility in sf . but how about putting the power into the artists hands . give them the tools , let them manage the studio . co - ordinate between the various people of the illbient scene who were on asphodel . they made their own schedules , creating under their own auspices . so instead of the typical label approach , it was about empowering them , letting them be mobile and put stuff together . they had different technical abilities . some were learning from scratch , some of them had knowledge . like john , who worked with raz , was an engineer , and that\u2019s how raz got more hip to working in the studio . it meant several groups had access to it . the illbient guys , soundlab and whoever wanted to work in the studio and become their own producers in a certain way . and of course different artists would take that to different levels\u2026 in terms of how they wanted to do it . that was one of asphodel\u2019s main things , giving technical power over to the artist . some people are territorial about that . excursions in illbient was all mostly done in that studio in nyc .\nin ancient greece , the afterlife consisted of three distinct realms . when one died , a coin would be placed in one ' s mouth to pay charon the ferryman to take the soul across the river styx . this coin wasn ' t\npayment\nexactly as much as a sign of respect between the soul and the gods - the greater the value of the coin , the better seat the soul got in charon ' s boat . once the soul was on the other side , one would pass by the three - headed dog cerberus and then stand before the three judges to give an account of the life one had lived . when the story had been told , and as the judges conferred , one would be given a cup of water from the river lethe , the waters of forgetfulness , and would forget one ' s former life on earth . the judges would then assign the soul a location : if you had been a warrior who died in battle , you went to the elysian fields which were a paradise ; if you had been a good person , you went to the plain of asphodel , also pleasant ; if you had been a bad person , then you went to the darkness of tartarus where the soul remained until it had atoned for the sins of one ' s life . no soul was\ncondemned to eternal damnation\n. the soul in tartarus could become elevated to the plain of asphodel in time . as in the cultures of mesopotamia and egypt , souls were not expected to return to earth for any reason , but sometimes they still did . this same basic paradigm was adopted by the roman culture who held a much more deep - seated belief in ghosts than the greeks .\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 .\nbut at the start i was going to people\u2019s houses . mike had made all these cassettes , tons of them , racks of cassettes . i wanted to listen to it all and use some of that as sources too . going back through the archives and use a blend of that to be reflected in the record . show the voyage through all these things . i would also do spontaneous things with mike , like give him a bunch of records he\u2019d never heard before . we were sharing how to do stuff . \u2018surprize packidge\u2019 , on mike\u2019s record , came from that . it really was a surprise , he hadn\u2019t heart it before and used it to make segments that became the track . we tried all these different techniques of how to put together composition , tracks , different things . i went to mike\u2019s place in vallejo and i listened to all the tapes . i would then tell him what i thought sounded good . guiding the process as an inspirational thing . and recently i\u2019ve gotten back in touch with a lot of these guys . it is kinda coming back after being saturated .\nwithin a few years asphodel became bi - coastal , with its roots in san francisco and a growing outpost in new york spearheaded by erik gilbert , the label manager . gilbert was introduced to the couple by american music club\u2019s wally brill , who suggested he\u2019d be perfect to handle the day - to - day business of running such an operation . at the same time , gilbert had been preparing a move to the east coast . \u201cthe fact that erik went to new york and forged an office there allowed us to grow this genuine musical chemistry with the city , \u201d humon remembers . speaking by email , gilbert , who continues to work in the music business , explained how his initial role was \u201cto arrange a recording agreement with the brian jonestown massacre , who had recorded their second album at naut\u2019s studio , the compound . \u201d after that , he settled into new york and \u201cset up distribution , pr , radio , and slowly begun to build the label\u2019s infrastructure while naut and mitzi focused on a & r . \u201d\nbeyond giving artists the necessary tools , humon was also hands - on in engaging them to upgrade their music making skills . when he first began frequenting turntablist and illbient circles , he was surprised to find that most of the artists weren\u2019t releasing music beyond homemade cassettes . he brings up the example of isp member mixmaster mike , who debuted on the label as a solo artist with 1998\u2019s anti - theft device and joined the beastie boys as their official tour dj soon after . \u201ci would go and visit mike at his place in vallejo and listen to all these cassettes he\u2019d made , \u201d humon explains . for mike\u2019s debut , naut got the idea to reflect this history in the recordings , by weaving elements throughout . humon became the album\u2019s producer , in the traditional sense \u2014 guiding mike\u2019s creativity while teaching him how to work with new technology . \u201casphodel was trying to enable artists to learn the skills needed to be on their own , \u201d says humon of his hands - on approach . \u201ci had a customised way that i would be a behind - the - scenes producer . \u201d\nhere\u2019s one story related to that . i already had a studio out in sf . we were using new tools back then , late \u201880s , early \u201890s . things like pro tools that enabled new ways of putting records together that was more fresh back then . now it\u2019s standard , part of the methodology . so\u2026 being interested in all this stuff and seeing\u2026 part of it wasn\u2019t just seeing the musical works or the sets , be it groups or dj sets or the loft thing going on . it was like\u2026 how\u2026 what\u2019s the best way to work to achieve the best results ? you know , we could have done the thing where we invited people to come to the studio and let them use it . which is what a label might do . bill laswell had that going on in greenpoint already . he\u2019d have people over , releases on different labels . but since our operation had begun in sf , our studio was out of a place called the compound . out on a dirt road , all this stuff going on with it for years . projects we\u2019d do independently , artist residencies\u2026 when the nyc thing came into focus and i saw the community there , the musical community that was illbient , i thought if we\u2019re going to work with these people they probably need some resources . they could come out , which they did a little , and work here in the studio with the board and accoutrements .\nso i guess\u2026 i\u2019d visit new york twelve times a year , seeing how things developed . there was the admin side of things but also this creative side with the studio . that was our option instead of getting them to come out to sf to work on stuff . wetm and others did come out to sf to mix and also do shows . we\u2019d have a bunch of these groups in the show , and turntablists too . this idea of what we started in 1996 called the recombinant shows . it was about recombining different genres and things . electronic stuff from europe with illbient and turntablists . over the course of one or more evenings . asphodel presented it but not just as a label . there\u2019d be people not involved in the label , because we liked it . my idea with recombinant was to put on a great\u2026 this idea of recombining different strains over the course of a presentation . dj , hip - hop , illbient , electronic . to give the audience a broad range and diverse takes . that was the start of the recombinant fest which became recombinant media labs , a space for residencies , expanding upon the idea of what we started in the \u201890s . a nice , higher - end studio for experimental projects .\nwhen i refer to recombinant as a party , humon is quick to try and differentiate it from the homogenised standard the word conjures . \u201cit was more about design , we\u2019d design the shows so that different things would happen . putting on a spectacle but in an organised way . \u201d the shows would sometimes stretch over multiple nights and spaces and involve asphodel and related artists . both humon\u2019s description of the work , heavy on metaphors , and reviews from the time hint at the shows as a meeting point between a standardised musical performance \u2014 at the time still a fairly new concept for djs and electronic musicians \u2014 and something closer to an art installation , one that is living rather than calcified inside an institution . recombinant shows took place in san francisco , los angeles , new york city and miami with guests including the beat junkies , dj craze and a - trak , as well as the austrian media art group granular synthesis . the recombinant shows would ultimately give way to the rml and cinechamber that occupies humon today . when i tell him how the description of recombinant brings to mind soundlab\u2019s beth coleman\u2019s use of \u201cexperiential events\u201d to describe new york\u2019s illbient happenings , he agrees : \u201ctoday i say that recombinant media labs are experiential engineers . \u201d\n\u201cthere was no conscious decision to start a label , it grew out of our experiences and encounters . \u201d naut humon\n\u201ci felt like the flavour , character , and personality of the music coming out of new york really had its own slant . \u201d naut humon\n\u201ci would go and visit mike at his place in vallejo and listen to all these cassettes he\u2019d made . \u201d naut humon\nhaving spent time in a group in his early years , with rhythm & noise , humon wanted to go beyond the band . \u201cthe idea became to get into orchestration , what the orchestra of the future might become , \u201d he remembers . \u201ci always felt my role wasn\u2019t just that of a musician , someone who played in a band , but of a sound traffic controller , who conducts and conveys sound traffic as it moves through various spaces . \u201d the january 1997 edition of the wire magazine summarised recombinant\u2019s first san francisco show : \u201can open - ended work in progress , a petri dish of sonic emergences and unexpected comminglings , the event was a breath of fresh air in an often insular town . \u201d"]}
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deckers and one single - decker were gutted in the blaze , while a vintage bus was also damaged , leaving xelabus , which has operated for just four months , \u00a315 , 000 out of pocket .\ndaily echo editor - in - chief ian murray , said : \u201cwe are absolutely delighted to have xelabus on board with our campaign . the campaign is already gathering pace and we have had support from many people across the county .\nthe main bus station is in eastleigh between leigh road and romsey road but you can board our buses at any of the stops clearly marked with a green xelabus logo or small coloured numbered squares . at the bus stop , please signal to the driver that you wish to board .\nhow many times have you seen a green bus in the meon valley area bringing back memories of the former hants and dorset buses from 50 years ago ? ! xelabus is the bus company for the meon valley area running a network of bus services partly supported by hampshire county council and eastleigh borough council funding .\nxelabus is a family - 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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 ."]}
{"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": 56097, "summary": [{"text": "midmichigan health is a non-profit , integrated health care organization covering portions of 14 counties in the center of the lower peninsula of michigan .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "it consists of four hospitals , urgent care centers , a home health division , employed physicians , a managed care arm and other services and joint ventures .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "it is headquartered in midland , michigan and affiliated with the university of michigan health system . ", "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 - 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( brain ) \u2014 camelbak and osprey packs have settled a patent infringement lawsuit the camelbak filed against osprey in february . the companies did not release terms of the settlement\ncamelbak ' s new hunting hydration packs & water bottles are the go to gear for hunters .\ni\u2019ve still got my original camelbak from the early 1990\u2019s . here\u2019s a pic of it : urltoken\nitem 2 camelbak hydration pack 100 oz . 3 . 0l backpack abu 61072 - n bfm -\nalways consult product information to learn more about your camelbak\u00ae water bottle or hydration pack . find the right camelbak water bottles for you or shop more water bottles and hydration gear at dick\u2019s sporting goods .\ncamelbak will remain headquartered in petaluma and its 300 employees will be integrated into a division of vista outdoor . sally mccoy , camelbak\u2019s chief executive officer , will remain with vista , the new owners said .\nthe camelbak all clear challenges the uv purification dominance of the steripen range and provides an interesting alternative .\ncamelbak is a trusted global name in hydration . comes with the got your bak guarantee ! ! !\ncamelbak had filed the suit in california federal court , related to its hands - free reservoir hydration systems .\nfor testing , camelbak headed to the local three - story fire - training tower in petaluma , calif .\nurltoken reviews the camelbak all clear water purifier . water taken from snake river in jackson hole and purified within 60 seconds , and consumed . easy to use water purification system by camelbak . see more at urltoken .\nhydration accessories specialist camelbak has made changes to its leadership team . long - time ceo sally mccoy steps down after nine years in her role , and layne rigney becomes president at camelbak , effective 1 february 2016 .\nsally mccoy , camelbak ceo , added :\ncamelbak is enthusiastic about the opportunity to join the vista outdoor family of brands . their successful platform will accelerate camelbak & apos ; s growth as a global brand . vista outdoor supports our mission to continue to reinvent the way people hydrate and perform through innovative hydration products .\nlayne is a proven and respected leader at camelbak and i look forward to the growth of the brand and global business under his leadership . i also appreciate the leadership sally brought to camelbak and her support of vista outdoor ,\nsaid mark deyoung , chairman and ceo of vista outdoor , camelbak ' s parent company .\njust in case you leave your bladder in the driveway , camelbak has your back ( click to enlarge ) .\ncamelbak got your bak guarantee : if we built it , we ' ll bak it with our lifetime guarantee .\nway to make me feel old , camelbak . i still remember my first mtb race , i was sporting a camelbak and apparently people didn\u2019t know what they were ; someone asked me if the tube over my shoulder was oxygen .\n\u201clayne is a proven and respected leader at camelbak and i look forward to the growth of the brand and global business under his leadership . i also appreciate the leadership sally brought to camelbak and her support of vista outdoor . \u201d said mark deyoung chairman and ceo at camelbak parent vista outdoor . ( vista outdoor acquired cambelbak in july 2015 . )\n\u201ci have tremendous faith in layne\u2019s ability and readiness to lead the organization , \u201d said outgoing camelbak ceo sally mccoy .\ncamelbak ceo sally mccoy learned a lot about leadership through her experiences in the outdoors . ( photo courtesy sally mccoy )\nprior to becoming president of camelbak , rigney served as the company ' s senior vice president of global sales from 2011 to 2015 and the vce president of global sales from 2005 to 2011 . he held positions at rockshox and powerbar before joining camelbak .\nlayne rigney is president of camelbak products . he has been with camelbak for over a decade , serving as senior vice president of global sales before taking over as president in february 2016 . layne is a 10 - year veteran of camelbak and brings 25 years of experience in the bike and outdoor industry . he served in executive level roles at powerbar , rockshox and franklin resource group .\ncamelbak : the outdoors equipment company best known for its hydration packs is based in petaluma . ( john burgess / the press democrat )\nto bolster retailer support camelbak has also produced digital tools for its retailers , including over 80 detailed product videos that can be found on www . camelbak . com . these videos are also linked through tagreader codes on product hangtags and in advertisements . camelbak is also producing a digital catalog that will link individual products to the 80 + videos making product information and education available with the click of a button .\ncyclists , get hands - free hydration with camelbak bike hydration options that range from sleek hydration packs and versatile reservoirs to wearable hydration vests .\ninside camelbak ' s journey from makeshift pack to military essential for soldiers , and how cyclists and other athletes use the backpack for hydration .\ncamelbak emerged out of the simple desire to find a hands - free solution to hydrating on the go . originally made from an iv bag and a sports sock , the first camelbak was developed by cycling enthusiast michael eidson during a gruelling 100 mile race through the texan summer .\nmanagement expects calendar year 2015 net sales for camelbak to reach around $ 160 million ( approx \u00a3102 . 6 million ) . the purchase price includes an approximate net present value of $ 35 million in future tax benefits associated with the deductibility of intangibles from a prior acquisition of camelbak .\ni am pleased that we were able to come to a quick and satisfactory resolution of the lawsuit ,\nsaid camelbak ceo sally mccoy .\nat rei you ' ll find top - rated and top - selling gear from camelbak , plus plenty of sale & clearance deals and bargains .\neditor\u2019s note : this article is part of the mtbr guide to hydration packs , featuring the new camelbak low rider line . to see all the articles , head over to the low rider hydration pack hub page . this article and all the articles in this section are courtesy of camelbak .\nthe filing stated that camelbak \u201chas developed a reputation as the preferred supplier for the hydration needs of the most demanding athletes and war fighters . \u201d\na design team discusses new ways to engineer water reservoirs at the offices of camelbak in petaluma . ( photo by john burgess / the press democrat )\nwith more than 30 years in the outdoor industry , mccoy announced she would be stepping down as the chief executive officer of camelbak starting february 1 .\nwe talked to camelbak ceo sally mccoy , who\u2019s been backpacking since she was 5 , about how her wilderness experiences have shaped her leadership and career .\nwhereas soldiers used to hook three one - quart canteens onto their belts , now they typically carry a 3 . 2 - quart camelbak and one canteen \u2014 which they might use only to refill the camelbak . camelbaks are part of the survival kits packed into ejection seats in many air force fighter planes .\nthe camelbak m . u . l . e . ushered in the age of easily carrying water and gear on the trail ( click to enlarge ) .\none of the key markers in camelbak history was the segmentation of its model line to serve various types of riders and riding ( click to enlarge ) .\nproduct developer aubrey kraft uses plastic balls to measure the capacity of a pack at the offices of camelbak in petaluma . ( john burgess / pd file )\na spokeswoman for vista outdoor declined further comment about camelbak\u2019s operations in petaluma , citing a blackout period before the company\u2019s quarterly earnings report on aug . 13 .\nto achieve its claimed ability to remove pathogens , water going into camelbak\u2019s new uv purifier must first be cleaned by a filter from a rival manufacturer . and that rival product is cheaper . that\u2019s according to camelbak\u2019s own lab testing . and its not the only water treatment technology that\u2019s incapable of performing as claimed .\nrigney most recently served a short stint as president of camelbak after sally mccoy announced her resignation in january 2016 . during his 11 - year tenure at camelbak , he held key leadership roles and played a major role in camelbak\u2019s successful sale in august 2015 . but he got his start in specialty retail . as a teenager , he worked in his uncle & apos ; s bike shop in california & apos ; s central valley , sweeping floors and fixing flats .\nrigney is a 10 - year veteran of camelbak and brings 25 years of industry experience with brands such as powerbar / nestle usa , rockshox and rei .\nsally mccoy , founding partner of silver steep partners , and former president of sierra designs and ultimate direction , is the new ceo and president of camelbak . mccoy has , for the previous two years , served as a member of the camelbak board of directors . mccoy told us that bear . . . read more\nwhether you ' re cycling , running or hiking , camelbak offers a full line of hydration packs and water bottles to keep up with your outdoor fitness pursuits .\n\u201chugh brings a wealth of industry experience that were happy to provide to our retailers , \u201d said layne rigney , vice president of global sales for camelbak . \u201chugh will also oversee camelbak\u2019s recently - implemented map program that supports retailers by keeping consumer conversations focused on our best - in - category products instead of price . \u201d\nwe asked sally mccoy , ceo of camelbak , to share her most memorable outdoor experience . here ' s what she said . visit urltoken for more info .\noiwc recognizes camelbak as a respected and inspired leader in the area of workplace culture that drives inclusion and innovation . camelbak understands this from both a business imperative in and of itself , as well as , how it relates to growing a sustainable participant and consumer base . under mccoy\u2019s leadership camelbak has repeatedly established itself as \u201cbest places to work\u201d by outside magazine and as a company that has successfully recruited women into positions where they have been traditionally underrepresented : product designers , engineers and sales .\nmany of camelbak\u2019s customers are military . a camelbak backpack was even put on display at the imperial war museum in london . originally belonging to guardsman terry brazier of the irish guards , the pack took several bullets for him while he was on patrol in the nad - e ali district of helmand province , afghanistan in 2011 .\nfounded in 1989 , camelbak invented the hands - free hydration category and is the global leader in personal hydration gear . camelbak is achieving its mission to continually reinvent and forever change the way people hydrate and perform by offering a mix of products that include everything from technical hydration packs to reusable bottles and individual uv purification systems .\ncamelbak ceo sally mccoy was the keynote speaker of the outdoor industries women & apos ; s coalition breakfast at outdoor retailer winter market 2016 . photo by lauren danilek .\nsally mccoy is president and ceo of camelbak , the global leader in hydration . under her leadership , camelbak has expanded into multiple categories to deliver better hydration and to make progress toward the company\u2019s vision to eliminate disposable beverage containers . sally also currently serves on the board for zumiez , retailer of skate and snow apparel & accessories .\ncamelbak\u2019s proprietary drinking nozzle , or bite valve , gets compressed 10 , 000 times to ensure it won\u2019t leak after three years of combat use . the company says it spent $ 1 million developing a reservoir liner to protect water in a sarin or mustard - gas attack . camelbak has received 70 , 000 orders for this \u201cchem - bio\u201d water reservoirs since its launch last september , mr . hunter says . belgium ordered several thousand units and has mandated that new gas masks must be compatible with camelbak tube adapters .\nin 2003 , new york investment bank bear stearns cos . bought camelbak for more than $ 200 million . bear stearns doesn\u2019t disclose camelbak\u2019s sales and profit figures . with more than 90 % of the u . s . military market and solid brand awareness among troops , \u201cwe\u2019re like kleenex . everyone calls a hydration system a camelbak , \u201d says product manager shawn cullen . the company\u2019s main military competitor is its biggest customer : the army , working with a former canteen company , has fielded a similar hydration system .\nwe reached out to both camelbak and sawyer for comment , but have yet to hear back . update : you can find sawyer\u2019s official response to the tuft\u2019s test here .\nbefore joining camelbak , rigney held positions at franklin resource group , powerbar and rockshox inc . rigney is also a board member of both outdoor industry association and camber outdoors .\nas much as soldiers liked the camelbak concept , early models tended to \u201cburst when grunts fell backwards onto them , \u201d says camelbak r & d head robert choi . \u201cit\u2019s harder to carry and deliver water than you\u2019d think , \u201d he adds , walking through a lab where machines stretch , twist , squeeze and rapidly age polyurethane and silicone parts .\n\u201ccamelbak helps strengthen and expand vista outdoor\u2019s presence in the outdoor sports and recreation market , \u201d mark deyoung , vista outdoor\u2019s chairman and chief executive officer , said in a statement .\neach camelbak hydration pack is specially crafted from lightweight , breathable materials . a functional harness secures the water unit to your back while enabling you to maintain a full range of movement .\ncortez , colo . ( brain ) \u2014 osprey packs has hired layne rigney as its new president . rigney was most recently president of camelbak , where he worked for 11 years .\n\u201cit\u2019s her personal approach to leadership , \u201d says shannon stearns of camelbak . \u201cshe makes an effort to connect with , understand and relate to every single person on her team . \u201d\njeff wemmer , a competitive cyclist who fell hard for camelbak , was so impressed by the product that he started bringing packs to races to sell them . talk about a fan . camelbak eventually hired him , and in 1993 , jeff embarked on a road trip to keep the start - up running during very tough times . company lore has it that jeff visited bike shops from florida to california , pitching our product from the back of his motorcycle . each order jeff faxed back to the factory literally breathed another day of life back into camelbak .\nfor a different kind of stealth , camelbak worked with dupont co . and other companies to develop backpack material , straps and buckles that reduce infrared detection . camelbak markets some two dozen military models , carrying as little as 1 . 6 quarts of water and no gear to packs that can hold 6 . 3 quarts of water and seven times that volume in gear .\nwater turbidity is measured in ntus ; 5 ntus ( above right ) being the most turbid water a uv purifier like the camelbak is able to treat . that\u2019s some very weak lemonade !\nif the entire product has a manufacturing defect that cannot be repaired by sending you a spare part , visit this page for detailed instructions on returning your product to camelbak for evaluation and replacement .\n\u201cjessica has done a tremendous job positioning bell helmets as a leading brand , and she was the natural choice to lead camelbak and jimmy styks , \u201d said kelly grindle , president of outdoor products .\nosprey packs named former camelbak president layne rigney as its new president , along with a host of other executive - level changes , two months after its longtime former president tom barney left the company .\nshe continued , \u201ccamelbak has a robust product pipeline , a respected brand identity and an incredibly strong team of leaders to take the business to the next level under the ownership of vista outdoor . \u201d\nthe acquisition of camelbak greatly advances vista outdoor & apos ; s strategy to grow and strengthen our leading position in the outdoor recreation industry ,\nsaid mark deyoung , vista outdoor chairman and ceo .\nother consumer products , such as oakley inc . sunglasses , garmin ltd . handheld global - positioning - system units and under armour clothing , have found fresh outlets in military sales . but military products have become camelbak\u2019s dominant business . instead of the \u201chydration on the move\u201d motto geared to granola - eating fitness buffs , camelbak\u2019s current slogan is \u201chydrate or die\u201d \u2014 emblazoned next to a flame - emitting skull .\nprior to camelbak , sally co - founded silver steep partners\u2014a financial advisory firm specializing exclusively in the outdoor industry . silver steep advised eagle creek , montrail , helly hansen and others in their sale transactions .\nand you know what ? not only is that msr filter a few bucks cheaper , but it also doesn\u2019t require batteries , won\u2019t break if you drop it and removes all the dirt the camelbak doesn\u2019t . camelbak instructs users to fill the all clear only with clear water . \u201cif it\u2019s thicker than lemonade , \u201d they say to filter it first . i want to know what kind of lemonade they\u2019re talking about !\ncamelbak water bottles and hydration packs have a reputation for their superior design , ergonomics , performance and quality . offering lightweight storage , camelback hydration packs are comfortable and sit stably on your back , while the drink bottles are easy to clean and refill with useful features such as air channels designed to keep your water cool . you can trust camelbak products to be comortable , durable and to keep your fluids high .\noh yeah . . . about those folks who laughed at eidson ? well , chances are they ' ve got a camelbak strapped to their back or in their bike cage these days . go figure . . .\nnasa even became a customer in 2003 . the small blue bite values used in the hydration systems of spacesuits are made by camelbak , and must be tested to ensure they don\u2019t leak water in zero - g .\ngear beast water bottle holder carrier with flask handle , shoulder strap , 2 pockets for phone , wallet , keys . carry protect insulate bottle s including hydro flask , swell , yeti , camelbak , nalgene , polar\ni ride 5000 + miles a year and never leave home without my camelbak . the difference between a quick drink out of a tube inches from your mouth vs reaching and fiddling for a round water bottle is huge .\npetaluma - based camelbak products , which makes innovative water packs used by thirsty hikers , bicyclists and soldiers around the world , has been sold to a utah company for $ 412 million , the new owners announced tuesday .\nproduct - gear beast water bottle holder carrier with flask handle , shoulder strap , 2 pockets for phone , wallet , keys . carry protect insulate bottles including hydro flask , swell , yeti , camelbak , nalgene , polar\nfrom that moment of innovation , camelbak was born , and since then has grown into a range of water bottles , hydration packs , reservoirs and accessories ; helping you to stay effectively hydrated and safe when working hard .\nlayne rigney is a 10 - year veteran of camelbak , serving as senior vice president of global sales since 2012 , and he brings 25 years of industry experience with brands such as powerbar usa , rockshox and rei .\nwe design , test and manufacture our hydration systems to perform in the most challenging and lethal environments in the world ,\nsaid sally mccoy , ceo of camelbak . camelbak introduced their first chemical and biological resistant reservoir in 2000 to ensure safe , hands - free hydration while wearing protective masks and related clothing . the company has since invested significant resources and research in the design and production of various improved versions of its original , groundbreaking product .\nkeep your customers hydrated with custom - printed camelbak water bottles . promote your company , team , event , or give the ultimate gift at your next holiday party . two week production times and 72 bottle order minimums apply .\nshannon stearns joined camelbak in 2006 , bringing consumer and retail marketing experience at brands and retailers such as smith & hawken and illuminations and advertising agency foote , cone & belding supporting brands such as clorox , levi\u2019s and disney .\n\u201ccoffee , tea , every imaginable alcohol possible , \u201d says jeremy galten , vice president of product at camelbak . but there have been stranger queries , too . customers have asked about storing diesel and jet fuel . according to galten , diesel makes sense , \u201cit\u2019s basically a flexible external tank for vehicles , \u201d but the jet fuel inquiry was a little more mysterious . a small , camelbak - sized fuel tank just doesn\u2019t seem big enough for aircraft .\nthe 1991 gulf war also helped . navy seals and special - forces troops who were biking enthusiasts took their own camelbaks into combat . word spread , as did camelbak\u2019s civilian models on the shelves of military exchanges . in 1995 , san francisco firm kransco , which had marketed frisbees , hula hoops and boogie boards as a previous owner of wham - o inc . , bought camelbak for $ 4 million and stepped up military sales by introducing camouflaged models .\nthe company is the biggest seller of hands - free hydration packs and reusable water bottles in the \u201cspecialty channels\u201d market , compass diversified noted in the sec filing . camelbak also is \u201cthe dominant supplier\u201d of hydration packs to the military .\nso whatever you choose to do , whether it\u2019s cycling , hiking , running or just going about your everyday life , by using camelbak you know that over twenty - five years of experience and knowledge has gone into every product .\nvista outdoor has announced that jessica klodnicki , formerly vice president for bell helmets , blackburn and c - preme , has now taken the vice president for outdoor recreation role , which includes responsibility for the camelbak and jimmy styks brands .\n\u201ci think jessica is just the right fit to lead camelbak into the future , \u201d said rigney . \u201cshe inherits a strong , passionate team ready to take the business to the next level under the ownership of vista outdoor . \u201d\nfounded in 1989 and headquartered in california , camelbak produces hydration packs , bottles and purification and filtration systems . it has around 300 employees who will be integrated into the outdoor produts segment of vista outdoor , according to a press statement .\nat that very instant , the camelbak was born and anyone who cranked out water bottles or saddlebags for a living was seriously bummed . that jury - rigged iv bag would soon render both of those products obsolete for millions of riders .\ncurrent military and law enforcement branches using camelbak hydration systems include individuals and units in all u . s . military services , numerous federal tactical units in most dhs agencies , naval special warfare , u . s . army special forces .\nmilitary , civilian , or special project , all of camelbak\u2019s reservoir systems are \u201cstill essentially the same thing , \u201d galten says . in essence , they are also recognizably the descendants of eidson\u2019s idea : water bag , tube , and mouthpiece .\ncamelbak has a host of challengers in the civilian market , such as vf corp . \u2019s jansport and north face brands , but is counting on its brand recognition , new recreational models and a thrust into products for industrial workers to keep growing .\n2015 \u2013 on aug . 4 , 2015 , the announcement came that petaluma - based camelbak sold for $ 412 million to utah\u2019s vista outdoor . keep clicking to see other famous acquisitions in sonoma county . ( photo by kent porter , 2001 )\nby combining camelbak ' s duraflex barrier\u2122 material , hydroguard\u2122 technology and hydrolink\u2122 modular attachment systems , the cbr x sets a new standard for providing hands - free access to safe drinking water while working in some of the world ' s most lethal environments .\nthat a cycling accessory could became the canteen of choice for soldiers around the world demonstrates how innovative nondefense companies have fueled growth by capitalizing on the sept . 11 , 2001 , attacks and the ensuing wars . even before the london bombings this month , britain had approved funds to equip police and first - responders with camelbak systems designed to keep drinking water safe in a chemical or biological attack . the u . s . department of homeland security\u2019s new emphasis on unconventional threats heralds further growth potential for camelbak .\ncamelbak has hired hugh ewing as sales and operations manager . his previous positions include sales operations / customer service manager at gregory mountain products , division manager at hattail headwear division of streamworks , inc . , and manager of dealer and customer service at exofficio .\ncamelbak contends that pivoting between the two markets has helped product development . \u201cthe beauty of this company is that military requirements drive innovation and durability , and that goes right down the line to the recreational products , \u201d says mr . hunter . for instance , camelbak developed sturdier materials and a silver - based , antigerm lining to keep water clean for troops , and then adapted these for cheaper retail packs . the company\u2019s products retail for between $ 25 and $ 120 , and some military packs cost up to $ 200 .\nmr . hunter\u2019s search for industrial customers has him pressing the flesh at events such as the world of concrete trade show . but his work isn\u2019t done with the military . camelbak must ensure , he says , that \u201cthe canteen is on the way out . \u201d\nlike so many great inventions , the first camelbak was born from necessity . the goal : to provide hands - free hydration during the 1989 hotter \u2018n hell hundred , a grueling road bike race held in and around the parched landscape of wichita falls , texas .\ncamelbak isn\u2019t the only company guilty of misleading consumers about the efficacy of water treatment products . sawyer famously advertises \u201c1 million gallons guaranteed , \u201d for its inline filters . there\u2019s two problems with that : one in the small print and another in real world testing .\nthe challenge in creating the cbr x reservoir was making it as , or , more durable than a regular reservoir without making it too stiff , heavy or affecting taste . while the reservoir is thicker and tougher than a standard or military spec camelbak reservoir , camelbak ' s head of r & d ; , jeremy galten explains\nthe breakthrough came when we figured out how to combine an rf weldable urethane material and a chemically resistant barrier in a way that didn ' t compromise the reservoir ' s durability or performance .\nwhen not in use , the camelbak all clear microbiological uv water purifier should be stored in a clean , dry , and safe environment . it should not be exposed to temperatures above 140 f / 60 c , or below - 4 f / - 20 c .\nrigney wil join osprey november 28 , having most recently served as president of camelbak . during his 11 - year tenure , he also worked as the senior vice president of global sales from 2011 to 2015 and the vice president of global sales from 2005 to 2011 .\nresearch shows companies with more women in leadership roles perform better financially . but sometimes you need to get out to lean in . we talked to camelbak ceo sally mccoy , who\u2019s been backpacking since she was 5 , about how her wilderness experiences have shaped her career .\nfeedback from soldiers has been as important as lab tests in molding products . snipers wanted a sleek , body - hugging pack , so camelbak designed a 3 . 2 - quart unit \u2014 enough for three hours of activity \u2014 that can fit under bullet - proof vests .\nafter branching out from cycling into running , skiing and hiking packs , camelbak more recently has launched products for hunting , children and women \u2014 a line that features tapered packs , softer materials and higher chest straps . law - enforcement packs include easy - access pouches for weapons . a horseback - riding line is in the offing . customers bombard the company with suggestions for packs designed to fight dehydration in every activity from fly fishing to plant watering . \u201csome uses could hurt the brand a bit , \u201d says glenn gross , camelbak\u2019s chief executive .\nnecessity is indeed the mother of invention . a new product category commences and a company is born . but camelbak\u2019s history \u2014 and historical significance \u2014 doesn\u2019t end there . jon austen , the company\u2019s director of product management and marketing , picks up the ever - evolving story .\ncamelbak products ensure you can keep logging miles\u2014without sacrificing essential hydration . these water portable water reservoirs are designed to comfortably fit on your back for easy carry during long days outdoors . they ' re great for hikers , bikers or other long - distance athletes who need constant hydration\n\u201ci tried to have a drink from my camelbak , \u201d brazier explained , \u201cbut there was no water left in it . it was only when i took it off and looked at it , i realized it had three bullet holes through it . i felt so lucky . \u201d\nthe outdoor industries women\u2019s coalition ( oiwc ) , the only national organization dedicated to workplace diversity and inclusion by expanding opportunities for women in the outdoor , snow , run , and bike industries , recently recognized sally mccoy , longtime camelbak ceo , with its oiwc lifetime achievement award .\ncamelbak fortifies our presence in the mainstream individual outdoor recreation market , creating an opportunity to increase the scale , reach and growth of several current offerings through an expanded global sourcing capability and a broadened retail distribution network . with limited overlap between our key customers , this acquisition creates significant cross - selling opportunities , increased channel presence and access into expanded domestic and international markets . as a market leader and preferred partner , vista outdoor can leverage the technical expertise of camelbak to deliver innovative solutions and quality product offerings that will create value for our shareholders and customers .\nit ' s easy to forget the h20 when you ' re skiing , snowboarding and otherwise frolicking in frigid temps . solve this cold - weather conundrum with camelbak ski packs and bags . when water ' s just a sip away , you can ' t help but stay hydrated .\nhydration backpacks are great for hikers , bikers or distance - fitness athletes . browse hydration pack accessories including water filters , insulated drinking tubes , power bulb holders and other gear for your pack . shop more water bottles and hydration gear from top brands like camelbak\u00ae at dick\u2019s sporting goods .\nyet , an independent lab commissioned by camelbak to test these claims found that , while the filter was effective at killing those three pathogens , it was only capable of doing so in clear water . the lab performed the de rigueur turbid water test by first passing the water twice through an msr filter . that product removes dirt , protozoa and bacteria on its own , so it\u2019s no surprise that testing found that stuff to be gone after also being treated by camelbak\u2019s uv light . the effectiveness of the all clear in non - filtered turbid water was not tested .\nandrew shand is promoted to vice president of sales , europe / asia / africa after a six - year tenure as european sales director for both camelbak military and recreation businesses . shannon stearns is promoted to vice president of marketing and will lead the company\u2019s brand and marketing initiatives globally .\nbut the real military push started in 1999 , when mr . hunter arrived . camelbak launched a military line of products and moved to california\u2019s sonoma county wine district north of san francisco . here , it set up a research center to develop products that could meet the pentagon\u2019s exacting standards .\npetaluma , calif ( brain ) \u2014 camelbak ' s longtime ceo sally mccoy is stepping down after nine years in her role . layne rigney , currently the brand ' s senior vice president of global sales , will take over as president on feb . 1 , the company announced tuesday .\nmccoy said ,\ni have tremendous faith in layne ' s ability and readiness to lead the organization . camelbak has a robust product pipeline , a respected brand identity and an incredibly strong team of leaders to take the business to the next level under the ownership of vista outdoor .\nmodels such as the rogue , lobo , and h . a . w . g . were born , each suiting a different set of needs . at the same time , camelbak started building more technology and comfort into its packs , adding features such as breathable back panels and improved harness designs .\nwhile the chem / bio camelbak was first available back in 2000 , they weren ' t well known or really even approved for use by big army . well , the army just got around to testing and approving 3 liter hydration systems for use in a chemical , biological , radioactive or nuclear threat environment . the first one we ' ve heard about is the camelbak cbr x . it was just approved for use by the army ' s office of the product manager - soldier clothing and individual equipment ( pm - spie ) and the army ' s test and evaluation command ( atec ) this morning .\nflash forward and petaluma , california - based camelbak\u2019s current product portfolio includes ( far more advanced ) hydration packs , bpa - free water bottles , vests , belts and even water filtration pitchers . that first pack also spawned an entire industry , with countless hydration pack makers entering the market in subsequent years .\nafter 9 years as the company\u2019s ceo , sally mccoy , announces her resignation from camelbak today . mccoy spoke exclusively with snews about her departure : \u201cyou know the old saying \u2018leave your campsite better than you found it ? \u2019 i feel 100 % confident that i\u2019ve done that with . . . read more\n\u201cmarines love them . very rarely these days do you see a marine without a camelbak cinched to his back , \u201d says col . michael belcher , who commanded a marine battalion in iraq and is now based in the u . s . \u201cthere\u2019s less sloshing back and forth , and no hip pain . \u201d\n\u201creducing bacteria by 99 . 9999 % , viruses by 99 . 99 % and protozoan cysts by 99 . 9 % , all clear purifies water not only to stringent epa standards , but to camelbak\u2019s uncompromising standards of safety and performance , \u201d reads the claim about the all clear uv purification bottle on the brand\u2019s website .\nwith headquarters in petaluma , calif . , a wholly - owned and operated reservoir manufacturing facility in mexico and a distribution facility in san diego , calif . , camelbak designs , tests and engineers its products to perform and last a lifetime . for more information , please visit urltoken or call 800 . 767 . 8725 .\njumping ahead to present day , and camelbak continues to innovate and push the envelope of what a pack can deliver to its wearer . in 2015 , it launched the k . u . d . u . line , which carried forward previously established functionality , and implemented strategic back protection and the ability to carry light armor .\nthe main difference that camelbak brings to the process is the inclusion of the bottle , pretty much a necessary part of the operation anyway . while it\u2019s true that the steripen can be inserted into other containers , a glass of water for instance , most users will be processing water in a 750 - millilitre bottle , and camelbak know their bottles . the uv lamp is incorporated into the special cap ( a regular cap is included for normal use and a padded pouch to protect the lamp during transport ) and the bottle need only be agitated horizontally for 60 seconds to ensure the purification is complete . an lcd screen confirms the success of the operation .\n[ \u2026 ] history of the camelbak \u2013 high on mountain biking by rip3d an avid cyclist living in the scorching heat of central texas , chuck hunter staggered into a bike shop in 1997 and says he succumbed to a \u201ccute\u201d saleswoman\u2019s pitch . he left wearing a water - filled backpack with a tube extending to his \u2026 [ \u2026 ]\nplanning a camping and hiking expedition ? make it easy on yourself with clever camelbak backpacks that combine water and gear storage in one sturdy pack . stock up on spill - proof , dishwater safe , and completely bpa - free water bottles and treatment to keep thirst and bacteria at bay , no matter how far your outdoor adventures take you .\n\u201cthe next really big moment comes in the mid - 1990s , \u201d recalls austen . \u201cwe\u2019d been in the market for about five years , and riders are telling us how awesome camelbak is , but they also reveal that the packs are not super comfortable and that in some cases they need to be able to carry more than just water . \u201d\ncamelbak water bottles come in a range of sizes , styles and lid configurations . choose the right model and size for you - - between 20 oz . and 32 oz . some camelbaks are insulated to keep you water or sports drink cool for hours . others are designed for on - the - go transportation and fit a bike rack holder .\ncamelbak itself acknowledges this disparity , specifically instructing users to employ an $ 89 msr miniworks ex filter to clean dirty water before it goes into the $ 99 all clear purification bottle . the trouble here is that the claims of its efficacy are bold and prominent , while the instruction to use that msr filter is buried deep in the small print .\nroadies never glommed onto camelbaks the way eidson hoped they would , mountain bikers immediately recognized the potential and were the product ' s early adopters . it just made sense - - taking your hands off the handlebars while riding technical terrain ? that ' s a good way to lose your front teeth . the camelbak remedied that problem . today everyone from nordic skiers to navy seals goes into the field with ingenious hydration packs that are comfortable , spacious and infinitely adjustable . camelbak , now a massive company valued in excess of $ 250 million , sells more than a hundred different versions of the hydration pack , all of which are a far cry from the old tube sock / pilfered iv bag combo .\nin order to provide cbr protection , the whole cbr x is slightly heavier , a little thicker and about 2 - 3x the cost of a mil - spec camelbak reservoir system . but , it ' s going to be your best friend when you hear those three painful words . the cbr x will be out sometime in the first quarter of 2011 .\ninternationally renowned camelbak custom water bottles are a unique and high quality way of promoting your business , event , school or club . have your logo printed directly onto a premium product , backed by a lifetime guarantee . easily personalise your bottle online , choosing colour , size , and logo position , and hand it over to our friendly staff , based in australia .\nthis critical customer feedback becomes genesis for the first camelbak m . u . l . e . hydration pack . now riders can carry water \u2014 and tools , food , spare clothes , and various other essentials . \u201cbut it was still pretty bare bones , \u201d concedes austen . \u201cit had hard edge nylon straps and a flat back . it wasn\u2019t super comfortable . \u201d\ninitially camelbak tried to address these shortcomings with accessories such as \u201csissy\u201d straps , which were pads you could strap on the nylon webbing of the harness for improved abrasion protection . soon , though , it was clear that not only did the hydration pack need to be more utilitarian and comfortable , it also needed to suit a variety of uses . that\u2019s when pack became packs .\nfounded in texas in 1989 , camelbak moved to sonoma county in 1999 and grew quickly under a succession of owners . compass diversified holdings , a westport , conn . , investment fund , purchased the business in 2011 for $ 258 . 6 million and expects to record a gain of $ 150 million to $ 170 million on the sale , according to a company statement .\nother staffing changes effective feb . 1 , include michael moore taking over as vice president of sales for north & south america . moore has served as a sales executive since 2006 , and brings experience from thule , leisure trends and planet outdoors . andrew shand was promoted to vice president of sales for europe / asia / africa after a six - year tenure as european sales director for both camelbak military and recreation businesses . shannon stearns was promoted to vice president of marketing and will lead the company ' s brand and marketing initiatives globally . stearns joined camelbak in 2006 , bringing consumer and retail marketing experience at brands and retailers such as smith & hawken and illuminations and advertising agency foote , cone & belding supporting brands like clorox , levi ' s and disney .\ntwo years after that first sip , mr . hunter quit his job at lockheed martin corp . to join the company that made the backpack - canteen , camelbak products llc . at the time , the small firm had a devoted clientele of mountain bikers and counterculture types ; for example , camelbaks were ubiquitous at burning man , a radical art festival held each summer in the nevada desert .\nthe housing of the lamp is rugged and backed by camelbak\u2019s lifetime guarantee , whereas the steripen is more fragile and breakage / failure is not uncommon . i would expect the all clear to be , on average , a more durable unit , and given the price ( nearly double a steripen classic ) i certainly hope this is the case . only long - term testing would confirm this .\nand a bike manufacturer even began exploring the possibility of getting rid of the backpack entirely in 2008 . the plan was to stuff a reservoir inside the hollow bicycle frame instead , but that project stalled because of the difficulty of gaining access to the water container . camelbak suggests cleaning and drying reservoirs after each use , which might be a little tricky if they are threaded inside a bicycle frame .\nintegrating powerful uv technology into an energy - efficient cap , camelbak all clear delivers optimum uv exposure at the press of a button for purification so reliable , we ve backed it with our got your baktm lifetime guarantee . engineered to perform even under the toughest conditions , all clear has been tested and retested under severe conditions to deliver drinking water you can trust , everywhere and every time you need it .\n\u201cas the market grew , we saw lots of different riders that had different needs , \u201d continues austen . \u201csome were going out for the standard 2 - 3 hour ride . other were venturing out on epic all - day adventures . that\u2019s when camelbak realized the need to expand the model line . on one hand you had the minimalist pack for shorter rides . on the other was the large capacity pack . \u201d\nperhaps more importantly , sally has had a profound impact on the people and cultures with whom she\u2019s engaged her considerable energies . after nine years as camelbak\u2019s ceo , where she achieved the goals she set for herself\u2014to grow the company and start innovating\u2014she announced her resignation early this week during one of her companywide town hall meetings . \u201ci started crying , and pretty soon almost everyone in the room was crying , \u201d she said .\ncamelbak\u2019s place in the history of hydration is secure . from the very idea of hands - free hydration to cutting edge present day packs , the california - based company has been at the forefront of keeping cyclists ( and outdoor enthusiasts of all types ) performing at their best . but how did we get to this place where the hydration pack has become essential to the mountain biking experience ? time for a little history lesson .\nfive years before that , humvee manufacturer am general approached camelbak as the heavy vehicle maker drew up plans for a future military utility vehicle . am general was planning to install two chemical and biological weapon - proof 20 gallon reservoirs underneath the floorboards on either side of the transmission . partly these would be used to refill soldiers own camelbaks , but am general was also trying to find a way to protect passengers from improvised explosive devices .\nuv filters only work well in clear water , as camelbak so helpfully demonstrates . they\u2019re also electronic gadgets , which are prone to failure due to damage , vibration , battery failure or even water intrusion . while they are capable of killing viruses , there is no way to know if they\u2019ve effectively cleared your water of them . while many water sources in the outdoors are very clear , even a minimal turbidity could skewer uv\u2019s effectiveness .\nprior to camelbak , mccoy co - founded silver steep partners\u2014a financial advisory firm specializing exclusively in the outdoor industry . she also served as vice president at the north face and president of sierra designs and ultimate direction . she was a founding member of conservation alliance and the outdoor industry alliance ( oia ) and served as board chair of each . mccoy currently serves on the board for zumiez , retailer of skate and snow apparel and accessories\ncamelbak was founded in 1989 in texas by michael eidson , who concocted a hands - free drinking system because he felt that reaching for a bottle during bike races risked collisions . the prototype consisted of medical tubing and a plastic intravenous drip bag stuffed into a sock and attached to the back of a shirt . his timing was auspicious : the advent of mountain biking , ultramarathons and other extreme sports created a market - in - waiting .\niteration no . 1 was simply an iv bag filled with water that was tucked inside a tube sock . that contraption was then stuffed into the back of a bike jersey , with the thin hose of the iv looped over the shoulder , with a clothespin at the end to clamp off the hose . soon after camelbak was founded and a slightly less rudimentary form of that original pack designed . the rest , as they say , is history .\nhaving contracted giardia from a water supply that shouldn ' t have had it , i ' m not taking chances again . this is a clever little beast and well designed . my only complaint is that the optional filter should be supplied as standard with this pack . the odds are that you ' ll need to use it anyway , so why camelbak haven ' t included it is a mystery . otherwise , i ' m happy with it ."]}
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", "topic": 29}], "title": "at metro ( brand )", "paragraphs": ["the top photo was taken at the intersection of brand and glenoaks boulevards in 1954 or 1955 . the bottom photo was taken at the same location on wednesday afternoon .\nat a ceremony in auckland the deputy mayor , penny hulse and auckland transport chairman dr lester levy launched the at metro brand which will be phased in over three years , starting with link services and the northern express .\nbrand new , is a division of underconsideration , displaying opinions , and focusing solely , on corporate and brand identity work . more\u2026\nthe top photo was taken in april 1955 at brand boulevard and mountain avenue \u2014 literally the end of the pacific electric line . bottom photo was taken yesterday .\nthe 92 bus turns to brand blvd . it\u2019s just making a wide turn .\nmetro provides video to our customers via our public - facing website , metro . net . metro currently uploads all videos to youtube and embeds them on our site . visit metro ' s youtube channel for a complete listing of our latest videos .\nthis option can be deactivated or modified , at any time , in your account preferences .\nthe delhi metro rail corporation ( dmrc ) has floated tenders for co - 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outside u . s service agencies - thermal cabinets\nthe dmrc has already partially completed the process of co - branding 15 stations by auctioning the naming rights to companies and public sector undertakings . the highest bidders for semi - naming rights get to prefix the name of their company or organisation with the metro station\u2019s name . this would be similar to the names of stations on gurugram\u2019s rapid metro line , like vodafone belvedere tower station . most stations that have been partially renamed or co - branded are in the neighbouring states , but now it will be done at more stations in delhi .\nthe ratp\u2019s assets include a number of historical artefacts and industrial machines , as well as works of art , architecture , photography and literature , all promoting the values of modernity and sharing that characterise the ratp brand .\nconcerning brand and mountain . look closely and in the middle of street you see a iron fence . even into the rtd when buses layed over there the operators used an underground restroom gained access via this gated entrance .\ngreat working condition merida brand 6 . 5 matts shimano gears any questions don ' t hesitate to ask . we are a licensed second - 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depending on the light - he could read the words\ngay\nand\ncat\ninto it .\nweb translation is provided as a courtesy . because it is computer - generated , the accuracy of specific words and phrases cannot be guaranteed . to speak with a metro interpreter , call 323 . 466 . 3876 .\nsale price $ 399 rrp $ 549 ( use promo code gumtree10 ) sizes : lar 19\n( 48cm ) , xl 21\n( 53cm ) free shipping to canberra metro matt black and white with silver trim lightweight alloy frame shimano 21 speed sis alloy handlebar & stem shimano crankset tektro disc brakes neco headset zoom suspension fork 27 . 5\nrims quick release rims kenda 2 . 10 tires full spec can be found at urltoken size guide lar 19\n( 48cm ) - suitable for riders 5 ' 6\n( 167cm\ngiant rove model o x - road bike . almost brand new 2014 model size xs , features a strong , lightweight and reliable aluxx aluminium frame with liv / giant\u2019s women\u2019s - specific 3f design . ridden only 58km . 30 - speed deore shimano gears , lock - out front suspension fork , front and rear disc brakes . also includes a trip computer , rear safety light and bell . will sell with or without the brand new topeak mtx beam rack . rrp for the bike $ 1099 and beam rack $ 185 will sell all for $ 900 ono . pick up wentworth fa\nthe newly inaugurated ' heritage line ' of the delhi metro has made a major breakthrough into the old city of shahjahanabad . it has paved a convenient way for commuters and tourists to experience the walled city of delhi .\nour logo is a unique , registered trademark ; only the official logo with the \u00ae should be used . because the integrity of any logo depends on consistent usage , the metro logo guidelines detail the correct standards of use .\ncultural information boards in the metro are a way of making the general public aware of the historical and cultural value of unknown or little - known aspects of the transport network and its surroundings . these boards take two forms :\ni\u2019m pretty sure i was close to the original photographer\u2019s location , the only differences is i had a fixed 35mm lens on a dx digital camera and original photog probably had a 50mm lens on a film ( fx digital equivalent ) camera . at 52mm on my dx nikon , i would have been closer and the perspectives more similar .\nfree shipping to canberra metro sale price $ 355 ( rrp $ 449 ) when using promo code gumtree10 why buy secondhand when you can buy brand new with warranty ? 3 sizes ; med 19\n, large 21\n& xl 23\n1 year parts and 5 year frame warranty . feel free to give me a call on or email key features hubs : quando alloy ( flip flop rear ) rims : double wall alloy deep dish rims ( 700c ) tyres : kenda 700x25c brake levers : full alloy brake calipers : radiustm alloy dual pivot cali\nbut a largely unpublicised\nsoft launch\nof the new operational logo has drawn mixed reviews from transport bloggers and hostility from auckland council member cathy casey , who sees it as unnecessary and a sign of defiance .\nwe don ' t need it ,\nshe told the herald after raising concern at the council ' s transport committee .\nsale price $ 355 rrp $ 449 ( use promo code gumtree10 ) 3 sizes ; med 19\n, large 21\n& xl 23\nfree shipping to sydney metro why buy 2nd hand when you can buy brand new with warranty ? 1 year parts and 5 year frame warranty . feel free to give me a call on or email key features hubs : quando alloy ( flip flop rear ) rims : double wall alloy deep dish rims ( 700c ) tyres : kenda 700x25c brake calipers : radiustm alloy dual pivot caliper brakes ( black ) brake levers : ful\n3 sizes ; med 19\n, large 21\n& xl 23\nsale price $ 355 rrp $ 449 ( use promo code gumtree10 ) free shipping to brisbane metro why buy secondhand when you can buy brand new with warranty ? 1 year parts and 5 year frame warranty . key features : stem : threadless alloy stem hubs : quando alloy ( flip flop rear ) rims : double wall alloy deep dish rims ( 700c ) tyres : kenda 700x25c brake levers : full alloy brake calipers : radiustm alloy dual pivot caliper brakes ( black ) pedals : wellgo alloy pedals\nthe all new\nenduro\nfrom overide products is now available in limited stock . with a one year warranty . in matt black , brand new in the box , with free delivery within perth metro area . full specs for off road use only . this bike is powered by the new 750 watt mid - drive motor from bafang , it will take you to a distance of up to 70 km ' s using pedal assist , with a top speed of about 42kph . panasonic lithium ion battery 48v 16 a / h with usb port and key lock for security and easy removal . o\nthe delhi metro and intach have installed 48 3d panels in delhi gate station , which showcases the transformation of old delhi over the years . the kashmere gate station ' s art installations include a huge detailed map of shahjahanabad , outlining the immediate developments after the 1857 revolt .\ndelhi metro authorities hope that the new line will reduce congestion in stations like rajiv chowk , known for its footfall of 5 lakh passengers per day . they expect a rise in kashmere gate since it will serve the new line in addition to the yellow and red lines .\ndelhi metro authorities hope that the new line will also reduce congestion in stations like rajiv chowk , known for its footfall of 5 lakh per day ; they expect a rise in kashmere gate , since it will serve the new line in addition to the yellow and red lines .\ndelhi metro and intach have installed 48 3d panels in delhi gate station , which showcases the transformation of the old delhi over the years , reports indian express . the kashmere gate station\u2019s art installations include a huge detailed map of shahjahanabad , outlining the immediate developments after the 1857 revolt .\nlance wyman has adapted his 1968 logo for mexico\u2019s subway , metro ( shown on left ) , to the centro de transferencia canina ( \u201ccanine transference center\u201d ) , an organization that rescues abandoned and lost dogs in the subway stations . so good ! ( both the organization and the logo . )\nsituated in 5 . 343 km\u00b2 with a population of 14 . 65 million , istanbul offers railway system operation to nearly 2 million people everyday . with the vision of \u201cmetro everywhere\u201d for the year of 2023 , investment on railway system is boosting in istanbul so as to have a faster , more comfortable and safe transportation .\nlance wyman has adapted his 1968 logo for mexico ' s subway , metro ( shown on left ) , to the centro de transferencia canina ( \\\ncanine transference center \\\n) , an organization that rescues abandoned and lost dogs in the subway stations . so good ! ( both the organization and the logo . )\nsince 1992 , ratp has embarked upon a vast process of restoring its historic rolling stock . when a series of rolling stock is discontinued , one example is taken away to be preserved for future generations . a number of vehicles and objects from this collection are exhibited permanently in the reception hall of the maison de la ratp ( ratp\u2019s headquarters near gare de lyon ) . the others are preserved and stored , with a view to being exhibited at the new mus\u00e9e national des transports urbains .\nboth style and culture have played a huge role in the formation and success of the ray ban brand but their success has also been fueled by their constant dedication to technological advances . they continue to strive towards developing the safest and most cutting edge type of lenses and frames for everyone regardless of lifestyle can enjoy . the strength , flexibility and iconic nature of these frames will likely continue to dominate the eyewear market around the world for years to come .\nthe ratp\u2019s preservation programme allows the company to protect and develop its collection of historical artefacts and equipment . it has thus been able to build up a collection representative of parisian transport through the ages , including rolling stock and small equipment ( objects , uniforms , furniture , etc . ) as a historical reference point for ratp and its customers . these machines and artefacts are brought out on heritage days , displayed at exhibitions and shows , and used for audiovisual productions . any equipment or objects provided for use in audiovisual productions will be subject to a loan or rental agreement .\nfrom our innovative wire and polymer shelving lines including genuine super erecta , super adjustable ii , polymer shelving to c5 heated cabinets to the revolutionary starsys storage and transport system to a broad range of healthcare cart solutions including the lifeline emergency cart , flexline procedure carts and lionville series medication carts , metro puts space to work in labs , restaurants , hotels , hospitals , schools , retail areas , factories and beyond .\n3 sizes , med , lar & xl free shipping to sydney metro urltoken a perfect bicycle for the sydney commuter . if you looking for a reliable lightweight commuter , fitness or leisure bike , then you can\u2019t do better than the studds 100 , which comes in a road model ( 100fb ) or a hybrid model ( 100hy ) with thicker tires . there are cheaper bikes on the market , however , you\u2019ll notice that they all use non branded parts especially on the drive cha\nfree shipping adelaide metro sale price $ 369 ( use promo / coupon code on checkout : gumtreefb ) full spec : urltoken a perfect bicycle for the adelaide commuter . if you looking for a reliable lightweight commuter , fitness or leisure bike , then you can\u2019t do better than the studds 100 , which comes in a road model ( 100fb ) or a hybrid model ( 100hy ) with thicker tires . there are cheaper bikes on the market , however , you\u2019ll notice that they a\nsizes ; med , lar , xl sale price $ 355 rrp $ 499 when using promo code gumtree10 free shipping to adelaide metro full spec : urltoken 1 year parts and 5 year frame warranty . 3 sizes ; med 19\n, large 21\n& xl 23\nfeel free to give me a call on or email key features hubs : quando alloy ( flip flop rear ) tyres : kenda 700x25c rims : double wall alloy deep dish rims ( 700c ) brake levers : full alloy brake\navailable in 3 sizes : medium 19\n, large 21\n& xl 23\nfree shipping to metro areas full spec : urltoken a perfect bicycle for the brisbane commuter . if you looking for a reliable lightweight commuter , fitness or leisure bike , then you can\u2019t do better than the studds 100 , which comes in a road model ( 100fb ) or a hybrid model ( 100hy ) with thicker tires . there are cheaper bikes on the market , however , you\u2019ll notice that they all use non\nour transport facilities are places that are full of history , intrinsically linked to the life of the capital and its outskirts , but they are also places of daily experiences , the backdrop to a multitude of personal stories involving our passengers . the information boards provide a link between the overarching historical picture and the personal stories , as well as between the transport facility and the surrounding urban area , enriching passengers\u2019 travel experience . a feature of the metro since 1998 just in time for its centenary anniversary in 2000 ,\nthe 1960\u2019s are known for their social and cultural revolution . ray ban of course rode the waves of change . at the beginning of this decade they had 30 models in their collection , and by the end there were 50 . their catalog included new models geared towards women , men and children as well . by this point in time ray ban had truly become a cultural phenomenon and were now a world leader in eyewear . in 1965 the ray ban olympian i and ii were released and were most notably worn by peter fonda in the 1969 film easy rider . the olympian had a modestly curved metal bridge and rounded off rectangular lenses . in 1968 the ray ban balorama was released and worn by clint eastwood in the film dirty harry . bob dylan who was a cultural sensation in the 1960\u2019s was virtually always seen in his wayfarers , reinforcing their ever - present spot in popular culture .\nduring the 1980\u2019s and 1990\u2019s ray ban was still a top choice . both the wayfarer and the aviator were featured in top hollywood films which included risky business and the ever - popular top gun with tom cruise in 1986 . after the release of top gun , ray ban saw a surge in aviator sales once again . michael jackson was another cultural sensation in this era and he wore both aviators and wayfarers which only furthered their popularity . by 1990 the ray ban clubmaster fell into favour after it was worn by denzel washington . will smith and tommy lee jones both wore ray ban predators in the ever - popular men in black and johnny depp rocked a pair ray ban shooter\u2019s in the 1998 film fear and loathing in las vegas . it remained clear that ray ban frames dominated the big screen and were worn by many of hollywood\u2019s top performers , ensuring this brand would always remain a cultural sensation .\nthe 1970\u2019s brought a new wave of disco inspired culture . people in the 70\u2019s became increasingly intent on dressing in ways that were always impressive ; this included even wearing sunglasses indoors . the eyewear market at this point in time was becoming even more sophisticated than it had been and was divided into two distinct forms of eyewear ; sporty type glasses and more refined fashion accessories . the ray ban vegabond and the ray ban stateside were both released in this era and these frames were both plastic . the 1970\u2019s were also a time of further growth and innovation for ray ban . they began to manufacture mountaineering style glasses with both mirrored lenses and leather side shields . the purpose of this was to reduce glare as much as possible as well as keeping the eyes protected from high winds . it was during this time that they also began to offer prescription style lenses which furthered their market base and appeal . ray ban\u2019s were now accessible to everyone . they also came out with lenses that were able to change colour depending on the type of light the wearer was under . these ambermatic lenses proved to be highly useful when used during winter activities as they were able to sharpen the outlines of shapes all the while reducing bright light and the glare that goes with it .\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 .\nnew branding and colours for most of auckland ' s buses have been unveiled today .\nauckland transport marketing general manager mike loftus said buses would be repainted over a three - year period .\ncolours for some existing routes would remain , such as the link services , northern express and the airport buses , mr loftus said .\nhowever some of the long - standing colours and branding used by operators birkenhead transport and howick and eastern would be phased out .\nthe new paint jobs would happened only when buses were due for a re - paint .\nas older buses are retired , as new buses come into the fleet , they ' ll be painted with the new colours ,\nhe said .\nas buses that are kind of middle of the two of those come up for a repaint , as they do every two or three years , they ' ll be repainted in the new livery .\nauckland transport intends killing off\nweak and irrelevant sub - brands\nsuch as maxx and parkright in favour of a new logo across all its operations .\ncommunications and public affairs manager wally thomas said it would be added to trains , buses , ferries , parking buildings - but only when the time came to repaint them - and to new stationery orders .\nthat meant retiring existing brands such as maxx , for which a separate public transport website would be\nmigrated\nin coming months to auckland transport ' s home site .\nauckland transport had inherited a large number of\nweak and irrelevant sub - brands\nand these would be phased out over time .\nwhat we need is to maintain the link between ratepayers ' money and the ccos [ council - controlled organisations ] .\nit gives people the biggest fear , that they are out of control , they are empire - building - that they are building something for them and not for the people of auckland .\ndr casey said the council had been forced to rein in another of its organisations , waterfront auckland , after that body last year spent $ 25 , 000 creating a new blue and red logo minus the required pohutukawa .\nauckland transport ' s new logo has been criticised by contributors to the website urltoken as being hard to understand .\nbut others believed the symbolism and association they expected it to build with transport were more important than what the letters meant , and mr thomas likened it to the red circle and blue dividing line which symbolises the london underground .\nauckland mayor len brown indicated acceptance of the new logo , on the understanding it would\nsit alongside the pohutukawa , making it clear auckland transport is an auckland council - controlled company\n.\nthe one thing auckland doesn ' t need is a large number of different council logos confusing people ,\nhe said .\nthat ' s why we have acted to ensure the pohutukawa is the predominant logo across council .\nmr thomas said that although the pohutukawa logo would be used wherever possible , it did not\nsay anything about movement or transport in auckland\n.\nmother - of - three , kate , beamed as she cradled the sleeping 11 - week - old prince in her arms .\nauckland transport\u2019s general manager marketing and customer experience mike loftus says a single identity will give aucklanders and visitors a clearer understanding of what public transport is on offer , and how buses , trains and ferries serve different areas .\ncurrently in auckland there is no single identity , we have a variety of brands and looks . customers relate to buses by the operator name rather than the wider public transport network\u201d .\nauckland transport\u2019s group manager public transport mark lambert says having a single public transport network will ultimately build public confidence in the developing and improving pt system . \u201cknowing that all the services are integrated and part of the same system will help grow patronage\u201d .\nthe implementation of the livery is already underway and budgeted for the electric trains .\nretention of ocean blue for rapid network services ( northern express is already this colour ) .\nretention of red , green , orange and light blue for existing targeted services of the city link , inner link , outer link and airbus .\nthe rest of the bus fleet to be transitioned as part of new contracts and costs incurred through new contract rates .\nmr lambert says auckland\u2019s bus operators are aware of the changes and are working with auckland transport .\nthe auckland plan looks to double public transport trips from 70 million in 2012 to 140 million in 2022 . the auckland plan\u2019s priorities for auckland\u2019s transport system include \u201ca single system transport network approach that manages current congestion problems and accommodates future business population growth to encourage a shift toward public transport . \u201d\nsale price : $ 260 rrp : $ 429 this australian designed bicycle has been featured in vogue ( feb15 ) , yen ( aug15 ) , dolly ( may15 ) , renegade collective ( apr15 ) , women ' s running ( jun15 ) . we engineered a practical and stylish parisian styled vintage bicycle that gives riders an upright sitting position . the low step through frame bicycles gives both learners and experienced riders the ability to mount and dismount without tripping over higher top tubes found on other bikes . ( also ideal for ladies\neofy sale - rrp $ 1100 meet our beautiful street legal cumulus step through electric commuter bike . available in both matt black and blue it is the comfy cruiser . equipped with front suspension , disc brakes , rear rack , fenders , kenda tyres , 7 speed shimano rapid fire gears , and one big comfy seat it will make riding to the shops , work or friends a dream . as for the electrical components it incorporates a 250 watt brushless rear motor , 10 . 4ah lg lithium battery , pedal assist , throttle and a le\nspecialized venge pro 2013 , full carbon size l , 56cm equipped with top end and high end shimano 11 speed dura ace components . full carbon aero race bike . highly rated and sought after . size is large . with a 56cm should fit someone above 178cm onwards . sleek internal cabling . only a few years old . please refer to specialized ' s site for sizing . shimano dura ace 11 speed groupset . worth rrp $ 2000 slight lacquer scuff near headset . have never been in a crash . however , has a slight wear on\navailable size small medium and large colours silver / electric blue frame aluxx - 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palacio and armin vit in bloomington , in .\nepdm sponge rubber delivers on its name ! it\u2019s up to 35 % softer than other brands while performing far better than competitive products and lasting years longer . due to its unmatched softness and pliability ,\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nsee all our business classifications and business categories list ( a - z ) .\nplease use this form for for genuine enquiries only . there is a limit of sending 20 emails per day . users misusing the system or found sending more than this maximum limit in a day is in violation of our terms and conditions and may subsequently be banned .\nyou are using an outdated browser . please upgrade your browser to improve your experience .\nthis site is intended only for use by residents of canada . copyright \u00a9 christie ' s office plus head office . all rights reserved . all trademarks , product names , company names and logos cited herein are the property of their respective owners .\nit might be associated with history teachers and small children , but anyone who owns a pair of cord dungarees will testify to the fact that it is a most versatile fabric .\nunfairly maligned , it\u2019s time corduroy took its rightful place next to denim in the fashion world .\nand 2017 might well be the year that it finally gets the recognition it deserves .\nthe cords & co was founded in stockholm last year and only seels corduroy .\n\u2018we share with the world a fabric loaded with memories , ribbed with ridges , textures and lustrous feelings that reflect the ups and downs of life .\n\u2018we pay tribute to its long but little - known history by creating our own . what began as royal cloth then became a worker\u2019s wardrobe staple , the cords & co will spark the corduroy revolution . \u2019\ncurved panels , measuring 62 x 100 cm , dedicated to the intangible aspects of our spaces , such as station names and the strengths of the local area .\nthe historical archives cover the period from 1855 to the 1990s . they include postcards on transport and rolling stock , a collection of transport tickets and passes , and maps charting changes in the transport networks since 1900 . . . the archive includes items from ratp , as well as from the transport companies that preceded it ( cgo , cmp , stcrp , tram companies , compagnie du nord - sud ) . these archives have been kept because of their lasting administrative interest , or their historical and / or scientific value . the centre d\u2019archives et de documentation is open to the public by appointment only . maison de la ratp 54 quai de la rap\u00e9e or 189 rue de bercy , 75012 paris . located level - 1 email : archives - historiques @ urltoken tel . + 33 1 58 78 21 06\nthe heritage line connects the kashmere gate and the central secretariat stations , and runs for a distance of 9 . 3 km underground .\nit will jointly be inaugurated by delhi chief minister arvind kejriwal and union urban development minister m venkaiah naidu on the morning of may 27 , and will be open to public by noon , reports hindustan times .\nthe heritage line connects the kashmere gate and the central secretariat stations , and runs for a distance of 9 . 3 km underground . the line will connect the centre of the city to the history of old delhi .\nthe line consists of seven stations : janpath , mandi house , ito , delhi gate , jama masjid , lal quila ( red fort ) and kashmere gate . among these , the first three stations have already been operational as part of the violet line , which forms 4 . 2 km of the 9 . 3 km route . technically speaking , the heritage line would be an extension of the violet line .\nthe 5 . 7 km stretch from delhi gate to kashmere gate is the actual heritage part that gives the line its name . the station walls of this stretch will be covered with artworks conceptualised by indian national trust for art and cultural heritage ( intach ) .\nlike this story ? or have something to share ? write to us : contact @ thebetterindia . com , or connect with us on facebook and twitter . new : click here to get positive news on whatsapp !\nhtml public\n- / / wapforum / / dtd xhtml mobile 1 . 2 / / en\nurltoken\nfollowing the legacy of heritage , the extension has given the palate of history and successfully engraves in a way that grabs the attention of all the commuters .\na key facility made available by the heritage line includes e - payment . the stations have special gates installed enabling entry via e - wallet services like paytym .\nmanoj tyagi , a senior citizen of meerut said ,\nyoung generation do not have time to read the history of delhi . through this , the young people will be inspired to read 200 - year - old history . ironically , even brilliants student of delhi is unaware of such rich heritage .\nphotos of the khooni darwaza and glass paintings inside the churches in the area are framed under painted metallic arch that signifying the ancient architecture .\nnow , places like daryaganj , jama masjid , st . stephen ' s church and begum samru ' s palace will be accessible because of the heritage line .\nusing private vehicle during the peak traffic hours takes an hour to reach kashmere gate from ito . with this line , it will be reduced to few minutes ,\nsaid dmrc spokesperson .\nin 1938 another new style of frame was released and it was known as the ray ban shooter . by this point ray ban\u2019s were becoming increasingly popular with the general public and not just those involved in aviation . they were becoming more popular with those who enjoyed outdoor activity and the most notable feature of this frame was the built in cigarette holder . this design was intended to free up the hands of the \u201cshooter\u201d so to speak . but the new and creative designs of ray ban didn\u2019t stop there . by 1939 its customer base was further expanded with the creation of the ray ban outdoorsman . its original name was the skeet glass and it was geared towards those who enjoyed hunting and fishing excursions . the design of these frames included several different and unique materials including calf leather .\nby the 1940s and throughout world war 2 american air force pilots continued to utilize ray ban sunglasses . further research and development had resulted in even more effective types of lenses with extra protective coatings on the top of the lenses and an uncoated portion on the bottom of the lens to ensure there was a clear view of the plane\u2019s instrument panel . as military style clothing became ever popular in fashion outlets throughout the war time years , so did ray ban\u2019s . they allowed every day people to mimic their military heroes with sleek and standout style . ray ban had truly secured its iconic style from military to popular culture ."]}
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client privilege or as work product . legalzoom provides access to independent attorneys and self - help services at your specific direction . legalzoom is not a law firm or a substitute for an attorney or law firm . legalzoom cannot provide any kind of advice , explanation , opinion , or recommendation about possible legal rights , remedies , defenses , options , selection of forms or strategies . your access to the website is subject to legalzoom ' s terms of use .\nlegalzoom blog taylormade tour preferred cb irons 2014 that faster gear effect on a club face . additionally\nsatisfaction guarantee : if a customer is unsatisfied with the service they receive , legalzoom promises to correct the problem , refund the customer\u2019s money or provide them with a credit for another legalzoom service .\navvo is legalzoom ' s # 2 rival . avvo was founded in 2006 in seattle , washington . avvo competes in the business support services industry . avvo generates $ 10m more revenue than legalzoom .\nprotects your personal assets and is preferred by outside investors . legalzoom has all the resources you need to\nlegalzoom wants to help the next generation of business trail blazers succeed in business . each semester , we are awarding legalzoom\u2019s entrepreneurial scholarship grant to the student or young entrepreneur with the most promising business idea .\nlegalzoom has partnered with non - profit advocacy patient organization patients rising to allow its me . . .\nalternative business structure legalzoom legal services is being sued in the united states as part of . . .\nlegalzoom , a leading source of patent application services , receives the highest ranking available fr . . .\nthe likes of online document businesses legalzoom and rocket lawyer are both well - known us brands , with rocket lawyer now established in the uk , with legalzoom to follow after striking a deal with qualitysolicitors .\ntoday , legalzoom , the leading provider of legal solutions for small businesses and families issued a . . .\nlegalzoom , the leading provider of legal solutions for businesses and families , and patients rising , . . .\nlegalzoom , a leading online resource for divorce forms , receives the highest ranking available from t . . .\n3 . please note that legalzoom cannot guarantee the results or outcome of your particular procedure . for instance , the government may reject a trademark application for legal reasons beyond the scope of legalzoom ' s service . in some cases , a government backlog can lead to long delays before your process is complete . similarly , legalzoom does not guarantee the results or outcomes of the services rendered by legalzoom ' s legal plan attorneys or attorney - assisted products . problems like these are beyond legalzoom ' s control and are not covered by this guarantee .\naxiom is a top competitor of legalzoom . axiom is a private company that was founded in new york , new york in 2000 . axiom operates in the management consulting services industry . axiom has 408 more employees vs . legalzoom .\nthe rocket lawyer and legalzoom documents didn\u2019t always appear tailored to our jurisdiction , westchester county , n . y . the legalzoom lease advises conflicting parties to \u201cgo to the presiding judge of the county , \u201d an office that doesn\u2019t exist .\nglendale - based online legal referral provider legalzoom says it is legal in new jersey , despite a rec . . .\nlegalzoom blog titleist vokey sm5 wegdes large buttons . the bright display makes for sharp graphics and vivid colors . . surely\nlegalzoom , a leading source of trademark registration and related legal services , receives a best - in - . . .\nlegalzoom has employees and is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 208 .\nwest palm beach , florida , october 13 , 2015 / prnewswire / - - legalzoom has recently included securities . . .\n1 . if you ' re not satisfied , simply call legalzoom toll - free at ( 800 ) 773 - 0888 during legalzoom ' s normal business hours . all requests made under this guarantee must be made within 60 days of purchase . legalzoom will process your request within 5 business days after they have received all of the documents and materials sent to you . unfortunately , legalzoom can ' t refund or credit any money paid to government entities , such as filing fees or taxes , or to other third parties with a role in processing your order . legalzoom also cannot refund any money paid by you directly to third parties , such as payments made by you directly to attorneys affiliated with legalzoom ' s legal plans or attorney - assisted products .\nrocket lawyer is one of legalzoom ' s top competitors . rocket lawyer was founded in 2008 , and its headquarters is in san francisco , california . rocket lawyer competes in the business support services field . rocket lawyer has 394 more employees than legalzoom .\n( 4 - traders . com ) legalzoom , the us leader in trademark applications , has joined with swedish trademark . . .\nbest for : legalzoom caters to individuals who want to handle legal matters on their own with binding documents and limited professional advice .\n( generally speaking ) they can still only act for one party to a transaction . by a not - legalzoom employee : - )\nprovides small business owners and entrepreneurs with a fast and efficient way to incorporate their business . launch your dreams with legalzoom . ca .\nlegalzoom is the most familiar legal tech company for most consumers . founded in 2001 , it offers deep discounts on standardized legal documents as an alternative to hiring a lawyer . while legalzoom , and later rocketlawyer ( similar to legalzoom ) , give many individuals and small businesses ways to access minimal and affordable legal protection , critics have pointed out that diy services can create even greater legal costs down the road .\nthe calls from legalzoom have not stopped and when i explained it to the gentleman on the phone that the business has been dissolved and legalzoom is no longer listed as a registered agent he said these were the fees for last year that i still owe for . so which is it ? under no circumstances will i ever work with legalzoom again . under no circumstances would i ever recommend that anybody do so .\nlost in today\u2019s discussion is what this transaction means for legalzoom co - founder brian lee , as well as for the los angeles startup ecosystem , which has long held legalzoom up as one of its greatest successes . in both cases , it\u2019s a bit of a mixed bag .\nlegalzoom ' s revenue is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 2 . 7m .\nlawyers aren\u2019t known for their speed . legalzoom technology can have a personalised , expert legal document in your inbox before you\u2019ve finished your coffee .\nthank you ! your question has been submitted . you should receive a response by email from a legalzoom customer support specialist within one business day .\nmeanwhile , washington ' s state attorney general investigated legalzoom and wrung a\nsettlement\nof sorts out of the firm last year : legalzoom paid $ 20 , 000 in costs , admitted nothing , changed nothing , but agreed not to break washington law in the future , whatever that means .\nlegalzoom eats the cost of the initial consultations , but suh views legaladvantage as critical to expanding the profitable online document business . legalzoom trains the lawyers in alien concepts like customer service and sticking to appointment times , so the service can get the high consumer - referral levels necessary to succeed online .\nlegalzoom has cost me an incredible amount of time , as well as money . i would not wish this service on my worst enemy . it is incredibly hard to start a new business and when companies like legalzoom let you down over and over it becomes very discouraging . i hope this review , as well as the countless other 1 star reviews on this site warn others that legalzoom is not a company you want involved in your business .\nbeaumont legal , a 200 - year - old firm in wakefield , west yorkshire which describes itself as one of the largest conveyancers in the country , will become part of legalzoom by the end of the year , craig holt ( pictured ) , uk chief executive of legalzoom , told the gazette .\ndocuments and file them with the appropriate state agency , and you ' ll receive your completed package by mail . legalzoom helps with the administrative aspects of\nyes . our team of experienced attorneys have designed the legalzoom last will to meet the specific laws and requirements of each u . s . state .\nimagine getting your legal documents created by leading experts , at a fraction of the cost of an ordinary local solicitor . legalzoom technology makes it possible .\nfor instance , lee said that in the early days of legalzoom , the company created do - it - yourself software programs such as estate planning in a box that it hoped to sell at staples and officemax . when legalzoom realized that internet - based downloading was the future , it dropped those plans .\nlegalzoom gladly provides services to citizens of the eu wishing to start a business or protect their intellectual property in the united states . additional costs may apply .\nour founders realize the internet is a perfect tool to make legal help more widely available to all americans , not just the wealthy . legalzoom is born .\nlegalzoom blog titleist vokey sm5 wegdes it ' s lightweight and super easy to use . there are only 3 knobs on the front of the control box .\nupdate : in an email response , legalzoom ceo john suh denied accuracy of the above - reported valuation and revenue figures , but declined to disclose further details .\nhi alicia , we ' re sorry about this experience and we want to help resolve things . please contact a manager directly via help @ legalzoom . com .\nlegalzoom co - founder brian liu , and member of the site ' s board of directors , sees things differently , of course . he points out that his company has been in business for more than 12 years , with 93 percent of customers willing to recommend legalzoom ' s service to their friends and family , he says .\ni was just notified that legalzoom had sent me to a collection company for charges for service they provided . i file my own annual filing with the state of nj . i do not need legalzoom to charge me $ 299 annually for what ? repeated written efforts and phone calls have been made to discontinue service with legalzoom and now i get a letter that they ' re taking me to a collection agency . i will tell anyone that i know not to use legalzoom . they are an illegal and an unfit and unfair company to ever do business with . i guess that ' s why you people has a 1 and half star rating ! you got another sucker !\n[ without legalzoom ] i probably would have not felt comfortable , both from a time and money and effort standpoint , establishing as many brands as i did .\nglendale , calif . , kansas city , mo . and lenexa , kan . , april 4 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - legalzoom , the lea . . .\nhi rose , we ' re sorry about your experience and happy to resolve any ongoing & unwanted charges . please contact a manager directly via help @ legalzoom . com .\nafter several years of ipo drumbeat , glendale , ca - and austin , tx - based legalzoom has decided to shelve those plans and find liquidity in the private equity markets .\nwhen reached for comment on this story , legalzoom found brian lee deferred to the company ' s current ceo john suh , who did not respond to repeated requests for comment .\ni had never started a business before , so legalzoom was a perfect place to go . it let me take my vision for the company and make it a reality\ni am writing to complain about legalzoom and they ' re illegal practices . i formed an llc corporation back in january of 2015 . that was the only service that i used legalzoom for and i paid them to expedite my llc which they did . i do not use legalzoom for any other service . i sent it in writing and legalzoom continues to harass me saying that i owe them for charges , filing services annual fees . i don ' t know what this company does . i think they should be thrown in jail . it ' s a horrible company with illegal practices . i am a business owner i have never experienced such harassment and bullying . i am filing a case with consumer affairs against them .\nlegalzoom ceo john suh alluded to permira\u2019s ancestry experience in that same statement , saying , \u201c [ they have ] an unusual knack for helping industry leaders extend their market leadership .\ni had never started a business before , so legalzoom was a perfect place to go . it let me take my vision for the company and make it a reality .\nsince we ' re dedicating time and effort to your legal document preparation , our guarantee only covers satisfaction issues caused by legalzoom - not changes to your situation or your state of mind .\nhow much it costs to form a business through legalzoom depends on the type of business structure you choose and the package you select . keep in mind that each state has a separate filing fee , which is in addition to the legalzoom fees . pricing for the more comprehensive packages , what they include , and the state fees for each package type can be found here :\nlegalzoom , the us self - service brand , will today announce its first acquisition of a law firm in england , 11 months after its uk arm was approved as an alternative business structure .\nlegalzoom blog ping g30 driver it doesn ' t matter if it ' s not filtering enough of it . read those air purifier reviews with a keen eye . also avoid shoes with metal spikes\nhi carol , we really apologize about this experience . we want to research this further and try to help with a resolution . please contact a manager directly via help @ legalzoom . com .\nservices : legalzoom has a wide variety of documents and services , so most consumers will find the product they need from this service . they have legal documents for both business owners and individuals .\n, lee talked about the hard fought battle to get legalzoom of the ground , including strong arming his cofounder into finally quitting his 9 - to - 5 and cold calling famed attorney robert shapiro to pitch him on an endorsement . legalzoom may still make it public and shoedazzle may become a valuable part of an even more valuable justfab . but in either scenario , lee\u2019s victory lap will have to wait .\nin addition to certain guarantees provided by law , legalzoom guarantees your satisfaction with our services and support . because our company was created by experienced attorneys , we strive to be the best legal document service on the web . if you are not satisfied with our services , please contact us immediately and we will correct the situation , provide a refund or offer credit that can be used for future legalzoom orders .\ni signed up for legalzoom in 2013 and was reasonably happy with their registered agent service . as of july 8th , the rate suddenly went from 129 $ / month to 499 $ / month without any letters in the mail . trawling through my spam box found a message stating that they were automatically ' upgrading ' me without opting in . needless to say i ' m reversing the charges and dropping legalzoom .\nwhatever the plan , legalzoom needs to grow faster if it wants to excite wall street . legalzoom is generating approximately $ 200 million in revenue , according to our sources , which if accurate would represent a trailing two - year average annual growth rate of just 13 . 2 percent over the $ 156 . 1 million in 2011 revenue reported in its s - 1 . even if this rate were double , it would still be a far cry from the more than 100 percent annual growth rate of recent ecommerce ipo darling zulily . in other words , it\u2019s little surprise that legalzoom got a lukewarm reception from wall street .\nhi amy , we ' re so sorry to hear about this experience and when we make a mistake , we really want to fix it . please contact a manager directly via help @ legalzoom . com .\nlike so many other reviews i have read , i am being charged , almost 2 years later , for an annual registered agent fee , which i did not ask or sign for . we used legalzoom in july 2016 to prepare a deed for a property sale . we paid our fees for that transaction and now , almost two years later , they want 299 . 00 . i have had 12 email interactions with legalzoom since jan 2018 and numerous phone calls . i asked that account to be closed in jan through email after receiving harassing emails and phone calls . just this evening i was called from collection agency to ask what method i wanted to use to pay legalzoom . what a shady thing to do . i will never do business with them again . i want my account closed and my record cleared of owing legalzoom any monies .\nlegalzoom ' s general counsel , chas rampenthal , says the company trains employees who have contact with customers not to provide legal advice . his definition :\nif someone asks me a question and the answer depends on the person asking it , then legalzoom can ' t do it .\na computer that draws up wills , for example , will spit out the same will to everyone in that state who inputs the same information .\nquick comparison . cost to register for llc with legalzoom $ 175 and it takes 30 days . cost to register for llc with the state of oregon $ 100 and it takes 1 business day . i called customer service to complain , but since i did sign up for the 30 - day plan they would not offer a refund . i do understand that i signed for the 30 day plan , but i should have done more research before listening to my accountant and using legalzoom rather than my state . therefore i am trying to warn others that legalzoom could be overcharging for a service you can easily do yourself ( especially in this case ) .\ncounter to prior reports , this will not give the new investor majority ownership of legalzoom , but will make it the company\u2019s largest shareholder and give it the right to majority control of its board of directors . according to a source close to the transaction , who spoke on the condition of anonymity , the transaction valued legalzoom at approximately $ 425 million , meaning that permira will end up owning between 47 and 50 percent of the company .\nlegalzoom spent a decade making law firms\u2019 easiest and most lucrative work\u2013wills , uncontested divorces , and incorporations\u2013available to all via easy online forms . its new online consulting work goes even further to disrupt the $ 200 billion legal market .\nand permits for your new business . get the peace of mind you need when starting a business by letting legalzoom take care of the details while you focus on the parts of your business that matter to you the most .\nhi nancy , we truly apologize you didn ' t experience us at our best . we ' d like to learn more and try to make things right . please contact a manager directly via help @ legalzoom . com .\ncurrently , only a few documents are available to view and / or download from your legalzoom account . if they are available , you will find them under the completed orders tab in your legalzoom account . click on the document name or order number , and if the document is available , it will appear on the right side under download center . we are working to make more documents available for download in the near future , so check back again soon .\nlegalzoom was established in 2001 as way to use the internet to give more people access to legal help . the company lets customers create legal documents or have short consultations with lawyers . they offer services for both individuals and businesses .\nlawyers should offer \u2018unbundled\u2019 legal services to the public in order to improve access to the law \u2013 and also to compete with online document assembly services like rocket lawyer and legalzoom , the american bar association ( aba ) has said .\nsigned up with legalzoom to create an llc . . . the product was a lot more expensive than they advertised ( they end up throwing in a bunch of fees that they tell you about upfront ) and then they don ' t do all of the work . anyway , i continued with them for about 3 years and decided to fold my company and cancelled my account with legalzoom before my annual renewal and now i just received a collection notice from them .\n@ anon 3 . 20 at the heart of every successful business , are its people . the success of legalzoom ( and any business ) will be dictated by the talent of its people ( and the tech , of course ) !\nthis public forum is not intended to provide legal advice and is not a substitute for professional legal advice . unless specifically indicated , the content is not drafted , supported , or vetted by legalzoom . it is simply a place for customers to help customers . if you need legal advice , legalzoom can connect you to a licensed and independent attorney . if you are providing answers , please do not provide legal advice if you are not qualified or licensed to do so .\nyou can track the progress of your order by logging in to your legalzoom account . when your business name is approved by the state , you will see a note in the message box at the top right of the main screen .\nnot a law firm : legalzoom uses its tech platform to connect its customers , notably small businesses , to licensed attorneys . last year , it built a network of 16 law firms and 70 attorneys , covering 40 states to offer advice .\ninteresting that this firm - beaumont - seem to be primarily a conveyancing business . one would imagine the process , tech side of that would be right up legalzoom\u2019s street . i wouldn\u2019t want to be working at another conveyancing business right now !\nthe doj and the ftc said that house bill 436 in the north carolina legislature , which would amend the state ' s statutory definition of the practice of law to exclude websites such as legalzoom . com , appears designed to . . .\nwe & apos ; ve used [ legalzoom ] for quite a few things over the years , and overall it & apos ; s gone very smoothly . they & apos ; ve been easy to work with and very affordable .\ni was skeptical at first to use an online legal service . but when my regular business attorney was on vacation , i gave legalzoom a try . i was blown away ! ease of use , response time , thoroughness\u2014all fantastic .\nhi lauretta , it sounds like you may have opted in for legalzoom to serve as your registered agent or another subscription . all subscription services & fees are outlined on our website & questionnaire page upon purchasing . we can assist you with both cancelling the subscription & stopping any further collection attempts but we\u2019ll need to review your account . please feel free to contact a manager via help @ legalzoom . com . we look forward to hearing from you so we can get everything resolved .\nmy experience with legalzoom has been a nightmare . i applied for an llc through legalzoom . it was very important for me to receive my ein number quickly because without my ein i cannot set up payment options for my new business . i requested an urgent ein and was told i would receive it about 3 weeks ago . once the due date passed for my ein , i called the customer service line and they assured me that my ein would be arriving that day . it did not . i have called legalzoom every single day since then and every single day i am promised that my ein will be sent to me that day . here i am writing this review 3 weeks later and i still do not have my ein number .\nyou can change the registered agent of an existing entity . doing so typically requires a fee and filing with your state . if you want legalzoom to be your business ' s registered agent , we will file the required documentation at no additional cost .\nplease note that we cannot guarantee the results or outcome of your particular procedure . for instance , the government may reject a trademark application for legal reasons beyond the scope of legalzoom ' s service . in some cases , a government backlog can lead to long delays before your process is complete . similarly , legalzoom does not guarantee the results or outcomes of the services rendered by our legal plan attorneys or attorney - assisted products . problems like these are beyond our control and are not covered by this guarantee .\nattacks are also coming from a handful of state bar associations , the de facto gatekeepers to the legal practice . north carolina , connecticut and pennsylvania have issued strongly worded letters condemning legalzoom for practicing law without a license , but none has taken any action . north carolina demanded in a 2008 letter that legalzoom stop its activities in the state\nimmediately ,\nfor example , but the company has operated freely in the state ever since . a spokesman declined to explain why the bar hasn ' t acted .\nthe company is effectively trying to buy off the enemy by setting up a network of local attorneys to field calls from its customers . after a year of testing , legalzoom launched its legaladvantage program : free 30 - minute phone consultations with a licensed lawyer for as little as $ 14 . 95 a month or the purchase of a legalzoom document . the company recruited law firms around the country that agreed to discount rates in exchange for electronic scheduling support , online documents - - and a stream of potential paying clients .\nfor a fraction of what you\u2019d pay a lawyer , websites such as legalzoom , nolo , and rocket lawyer can help you create your own will , power of attorney , and other important legal documents . but can they really save you a visit to a lawyer ?\nconsumer education : legalzoom\u2019s website has an extensive section devoted to educating consumers about legal matters . articles help readers understand the difference between similar legal documents , like a living will and a medical power of attorney , as well as information about immigration , divorce and more .\ntoday , i called and asked that they stop billing me to for their services as a registered agent since the company was dissolved over a year ago . they can ' t stop billing me . they said i needed to go to the state , fill out paperwork to renew the llc ( $ 600 + $ 75 filing fee ) . . . then call legalzoom back and open a new order to get legalzoom removed ( which will be even more fee $ ) . otherwise , legalzoom will remain forever as the registered agent for an llc that no longer exists . forever deducting annual $ 159 payments from me . to be fair , the state told me the same thing when i tried to remove them as registered agent myself . . . i did all the legwork to figure this all out .\njust as craigslist decimated the newspaper industry by taking away its low - end but profitable classified - ad business , legalzoom targets the high - volume , low - cost business of providing basic consumer and business documents . the company charges $ 69 for wills and as little as $ 99 for articles of incorporation , versus the thousands that a lawyer might charge for the same product . and unlike , say , a harried solo practitioner , legalzoom has enough volume to hire experts who constantly update documents to comply with changing state and federal laws .\neven the best talent suffers if post acquisition change management isn ' t handled properly . if legalzoom invest in the right people and manage things in the right way , then they will have a good shot at making this work . i ' ve chatted to my newly qualified son ( and he is much better researched than i am ) - he is certain that legalzoom will bring about the biggest changes we ' ve seen in our profession . let us wait and see . in the meantime , i have a staff christmas party to plan !\ndisclaimer : communications between you and legalzoom are protected by our privacy policy but not by the attorney - client privilege or as work product . legalzoom provides access to independent attorneys and self - help services at your specific direction . we are not a law firm or a substitute for an attorney or law firm . we cannot provide any kind of advice , explanation , opinion , or recommendation about possible legal rights , remedies , defenses , options , selection of forms or strategies . your access to the website is subject to our terms of use .\na la carte services : legalzoom\u2019s services are generally sold on an a la carte basis , so consumers only pay for the service or document they need . each document has an accompanying fee , and there is a membership program to give subscribers access to short legal consultations .\nthe top 10 competitors in legalzoom ' s competitive set are rocket lawyer , avvo , axiom , legalshield , legal hero , nolo , dragon law , hire an esquire , upcounsel and lawyer . together they have raised over 205 . 0m between their estimated 1 . 7k employees .\nhi joe , we ' re really sorry to hear about this . if your business was officially dissolved , then you should not be charged for registered agent fees and we ' d like to help resolve things . please contact a manager directly via help @ legalzoom . com .\nmore to come : these consultative services have attracted more than 70 , 000 customers , adding $ 12 million to legalzoom\u2019s estimated $ 200 million in 2011 reve\u00adnue . \u201cthe next 10 years are about harnessing this platform , \u201d suh says . \u201cwe have an insatiable appetite for disruption . \u201d\nyou can use the form as many times as you want for personal use or , if you are an attorney , for your clients . you may not transfer the form to any other third party for their use . for more information on legalzoom policies , see our terms and conditions .\njust 18 months ago , it appeared like lee would have three home runs to his credit . and with it , los angeles would have a stable of tentpole companies and a local hero in their founder . everyone debated the early optimism around honest and the simultaneous turmoil surrounding shoedazzle\u2019s unraveling , but no one doubted that legalzoom - - built with little help from the ashes of the dot com bust - - would be a big win . now , that win has been delayed another three to five years as permira and legalzoom\u2019s current management seek to beef up the company\u2019s underlying metrics .\nnice to see legalzoom recognise that law isn\u2019t just about tech and have actually added a large number of lawyers etc to their uk operation . according to other sites today , this firm have 150 people so it\u2019s a serious play by them and it will be very interesting to see this one develop\nusing flashy television and internet advertising , legalzoom claims 1 million customers and revenue of more than $ 100 million this year . suh says it has been profitable since it began - - the cash infusions have gone to hire coders and customer - service reps - - and is weighing going public .\non the upside , legalzoom\u2019s new sugar daddy is the same firm that completed the december 2012 buyout of urltoken , a similar subscription - powered , consumer - facing ecommerce company . the experience gained in that transaction should benefit both parties in this latest deal . the belief , it would seem , is that with a larger top - line revenue figure , a greater percentage of subscription revenue , and ideally a slight increase in growth rate , legalzoom may find a warmer reception on wall street in a few years\u2019 time . whether the company can deliver on this three metric parlay remains to be seen .\nhi chris , we assure you the reviews are being responded to by a real person and we will review your account to do everything possible to resolve your concerns . we ' ll reach out to you directly but please also feel free to contact a manager anytime via help @ legalzoom . com .\nin legalzoom v . north carolina state bar association , the innovative provider of affordable legal services has challenged the nc bar over its refusal to register its prepaid legal plans for individuals and small businesses . the case is based on the sherman antitrust act , which forbids entities from attempting to monopolize any market .\na registered agent must be an adult or an authorized business available during normal business hours at a street address in the state in which the business is formed or foreign qualified . for privacy and convenience reasons , many businesses choose a third party , such as legalzoom , to serve as their registered agent .\nlegalzoom offers business formations in all states for all types of businesses . it offers less guidance than mycorporation , but it does help you determine which kind of legal entity you should apply for , and it includes an education center with faqs , a glossary , and a wealth of information about the incorporation process .\nthis deal was arguably better for polaris than anyone else . with the ipo , legalzoom planned to provide only $ 50 . 4 million worth of shareholder liquidity . with this deal it quadrupled that figure , but had to bypass the injection of fresh capital or an opportunity to provide much liquidity for employees and other shareholders .\nlegalzoom will run a name search for you . service fees start at $ 149 for an llc and $ 139 for a corporation ; higher - priced packages include things like rush service , an official company seal , and custom stock certificates . additional entities covered include nonprofits , limited partnerships , and dba / business names .\n2 . if you want to exchange the product you ordered for a different one , you must request this exchange and complete your replacement order within 60 days of purchase . the purchase price of the original item , less any money paid to government entities , such as filing fees or taxes , or to other third parties with a role in processing your order , will be credited to your legalzoom account . any payments made directly by you to attorneys affiliated with legalzoom ' s legal plans or attorney - assisted products are not eligible for exchange or credit . any price difference between the original order and the replacement order or , if a replacement order is not completed within 60 days of purchase , the full original purchase price ( in each case less any money paid to government entities or other third parties ) will be credited to the original form of payment . if you paid for your original order by check , legalzoom will mail a check for the applicable amount to your billing address .\nin fact , legislative history in north carolina strongly favors legalzoom . the complaint points out that in 1991 , the legislature \u201cremoved from the state bar any power over prior and continuing approval of prepaid legal services plans . \u201d all the state bar was supposed to do was to maintain a list of such plans sold in north carolina .\nin january this year legalzoom uk announced that it had been licensed by the solicitors regulation authority to provide reserved legal activities as an abs . it was the first us - based legal business to take this step . however since then it has been dormant . its most recent published accounts show a loss of \u00a364 , 000 in 2014 .\nis there anything stopping any law firm adopting the same technology and systems that legalzoom has adopted ? is there a reason why a law firm can ' t use\nbacksourcing\nto reduce costs , increase volume and maximise profits ? no , there isn ' t . so for lz read\nany law firm that wants to\n.\nbut many consumers are better off consulting a lawyer . the websites let you search for one and provide such information as education , background , and licenses . legalzoom\u2019s subscription legal service ( see box below ) includes customer reviews of lawyers , and rocket lawyer\u2019s details pricing . we recommend checking with your state bar association for any disciplinary actions .\ntexas - based legalzoom , founded in 2001 , is one of the best - known legal brands in the us , where it says it has prepared more than 2 million documents such as wills online . in 2014 a company backed by global private equity firm permira became the largest shareholder in the business , with a \u00a3122m investment to fund expansion .\nthe time it takes to form a business depends on the state where the business is formed and the type of business . the total time includes legalzoom processing time , state processing time and shipping time . see the table below for a quick overview . you can track the progress of your order and get an estimated delivery date by logging into your\nif you have any questions about charges on your credit card statement , simply sign in to your legalzoom account and click on the account tab . under payment history , you can view all the charges that have posted to your credit card . you can also view and print a receipt by clicking the printer icon on the right side of your screen\na lot of smart venture money around menlo park agrees , well familiar that 160 , 000 law firms billed clients $ 230 billion last year . legalzoom has raised $ 100 million from such shops as kleiner perkins and institutional venture partners , which invested $ 41 million earlier this year . google ventures recently joined an $ 18 . 5 million financing of a\nhowever , the innate caution of big law firms means that many of the innovations in legal tech have been left to a new breed of nimble legal start - ups to develop . california - based lex machina , which specialises in litigation research , counts nike and microsoft among its clients , while legalzoom has set up to offer online legal advice to consumers .\nour reviewers weren\u2019t completely satisfied with the other documents , though they preferred rocket lawyer\u2019s and legalzoom\u2019s materials to nolo\u2019s . the lack of a federal lead - paint disclosure in the nolo fixed - term lease instructions is a black mark , neumann says . ( nolo told us it sells other , less \u201cbare bones\u201d leases that include or link to the disclosure . )\neven so , the scale problems of brick - and - mortar are formidable . like a face - to - face legalzoom , community lawyers charges below - market rates for document assistance , but demand overwhelms supply : \u201cthere\u2019s a lot more need than there are resources , \u201d herrera explains , \u201cso we\u2019re only helping a fraction of people who need help . \u201d\nbold cold call : after practicing law for a few years , lee came up with the idea for legalzoom , which offers self - help legal documents such as divorce and bankruptcy forms , prenuptial agreements and wills . he wanted a high - profile name to represent the start - up , and decided to approach o . j . simpson defense attorney robert shapiro .\nnot every lawyer is against the online legal sites . with something as emotional as divorce , you ' d think individuals should avoid them at all costs . steven mindel , managing partner at feinberg , mindel , brandt & klein , believes roughly 25 percent to 30 eprcent of the population could do well to use a site like legalzoom to file for their divorce .\nurltoken to launch march 12th at internet world 2001 urltoken has announced the march 12th launching of its web site . the legalzoom site will provide assistance to individuals and businesses preparing online legal documents , including trusts , divorces , corporations , and copyrights . wills will also be included , which ceo brian liu says most americans avoid making because of the time and costs involved .\ni used legalzoom to form an llc for my tech consulting business . i wanted to save time and have a professional company do it . turns out even though i turned down all the extras they throw at you during the process they slipped in a huge fee to make themselves my registered agent . not only did i not want this but it was not in the pricing breakdown . i tried to talk to their customers service expecting them to fix it , instead they offered to charge me an extra fee to fix it . the rep was extremely condescending and kept interrupting me . now i have to waste my time filling out forms to fix legalzoom ' s mistake . what a waste of money . could have just filed myself and saved myself the frustration .\nrocket lawyer provides online , guided interviews for all four of the drafted documents . legalzoom similarly steers users through will and lease questionnaires , and offers static instructions for the other documents . nolo\u2019s will - writing software , quicken willmaker plus ( available as a windows - only download and cd - rom ) , includes an interactive interview . nolo\u2019s other documents are downloaded forms with static instructions .\ni signed up with legalzoom to create my llc 5 years ago . the process of setting up the llc was simple and fast . since then , through convenience , i continued to use them for registered agent services . unfortunately , legalzoom raised their fee for this service on my account last year from $ 159 to $ 399 , and then to $ 499 this year ( meanwhile they are advertising online their current fee for this service is still $ 159 ) . since i significantly downsized my business early last year , i decided to dissolve my llc through them , since the overall cost of running my business no longer makes sense for me . unfortunately this process is taking 6 months at this point and i have to sign up for another year of registered agent fees .\nso another week goes by , i call them back and they tell me that the documents have been sent off to the state for approval and it only takes 3 - 5 business days . ok finally some good news i think , another week goes by , my account says processing for your state government is taking longer than usual , at this point i\u2019m becoming extremely frustrated with legalzoom .\nby your parents inheriting your assets , how would that affect them ? that may not be a question you ever anticipated when you initially went on legalzoom and did your 30 - minute will ,\nshe says .\nthat ' s where your simple will turns into a much more complicated situation for your parents ; it may push them into a taxable , more complicated situation .\nyou can download your form ( s ) immediately after your purchase has been processed . you will be taken to a page that includes a link to your form with additional download instructions . you can access the legal forms online for up to 30 days when accessed through\nmy account .\nto do so , go to the\nmy account\nlink at the top of legalzoom page .\ndespite its progress in increasing access to legal help , rocket lawyer\u2014like its heavier - diy counterpart , legalzoom\u2014is not without critics . one of the most compelling critiques comes from luz herrera , a professor at thomas jefferson school of law in san diego , who is skeptical of the \u201cinvisible , never - see - the - attorney model\u201d and prefers local , brick - and - mortar community law offices .\nwe apologize for the experience you ' ve had with legalzoom regarding your llc package . our goal is to make every customer happy with our products and service , we clearly missed the mark this time . your comments and experience are important to us and we appreciate your feedback . please feel free to contact us via email at help @ urltoken and we ' ll try our best to make things right .\nat first , despite all the bad reviews , they did the filing for my new llc pretty quick and got all the information to get the ball rolling , after the false advertising and giving us the discount for the service they still charge us the double the agreed amount . yes , i noticed all the reviews from the customers and the legalzoom\u2019s reply , they are basically an copy and paste , no resolution ."]}
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", "topic": 29}], "title": "aerocaribe", "paragraphs": ["owler has collected 11 screenshots of aerocaribe ' s website since may 2015 . the latest aerocaribe website design screenshot was captured in mar 2018 .\nthe owler community has estimated the number of employees of aerocaribe to be one .\nthe owler community has estimated the revenue of aerocaribe to be less than $ 1m .\naerocaribe travel agency travel agencies is one of a number of businesses situated in manhattan , new york .\naerocaribe , s . a . de c . v . see aerovias caribe , s . a . de c . v\ndoes anybody knows if aerocaribe wants to add more dc - 9 to its fleet of 8 dc - 9 - 30 ? i have heard a rumour that possibly 1 or 2 more ex - us airways birds could join aerocaribe soon . . .\njuly 8 - aerocaribe flight 7831 , a british aerospace jetstream 32 , crashes near chulum ju\u00e1rez , mexico , killing all 19 on board .\naerocaribe ( english : aircaribbean ) is the flag carrier and largest airline of caribbean federation , with its headquarters in san pedro , and where its main hub , san pedro international airport is located . aerocaribe dominates both domestic and international air travel in the west indies . it was founded on 3rd march 1968 .\na twin - engine passenger plane crashed on a domestic flight from the southern mexican state of chiapas , killing all 19 people aboard , authorities said sunday . aerocaribe flight 7831 , carrying 17 passengers and two crew members , crashed saturday evening after it left the chiapas state capital , tuxtla gutierrez , on a short flight to villahermosa , capital of the neighboring gulf coast state of tabasco . all but two aboard were believed to be mexican .\naerocaribe two weeks ago added the 9th dc9 - 31 in it\u00b4s fleet ex . xa - txg . ( soon to be uploaded ) aerocaribe plans to end this year with 15 dc9 - 31s . . . current fleet it\u00b4s 9 . also qa retire the 6 j - 31 this year . after mx retire the last 3 b727s ( july 12th or 14th , 03 ) . , mexicana will start replacing their 12 - f100 as soon as lessor contracts of each aircraft ends . i heard a rumour , that mexicana made an order for 8 more a319s . plus right now , there\u00b4s another a320 in mexicana\u00b4s hangars waiting to join the fleet ! also i heard that mexicana was thinking on getting 717s instead of the a318 ( not ordered yet , but probably we will see that order in a couple of months or a year ) . , because of the good deal boeing was offering to 3 star carriers . , lufthansa , austrian & sas about being launch customer of the b7173 if these 3 star a . carriers made an order of 80 or more aircrafts ! so for mexicana being another s . a . carrier they could also give a good price , over airbus 318s ! so , mexicana fleet will be something like this : aerocaribe / mexicana 9 dc9 - 31s + 6 joining in this year . 12 b717 - 2 / 3s or a318 . instead of the 12 f100s . 12 a319 + 8 in order . 26 a320 + 1 soon to join the fleet . 10 b757 + 2 joining the fleet in this year . total : 86 ghost77\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe airplane experience a left hand engine failure immediately after takeoff . the airplane crash - landed in a swamp . one of the passengers died of a heart attack while moving through the swamp .\nthis map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight . the line between the airports does\ndistance from canc\u00fan airport to cozumel airport as the crow flies is 57 km ( 36 miles ) .\nthis information is not presented as the flight safety foundation or the aviation safety network\u2019s opinion as to the cause of the accident . it is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time .\naero caribe is a costarican company that started operations in november 2013 as a local and international charter flight operator . we currently offer 6 different types of aircraft with a capacity of 5 to 12 passengers , including single engine , twin engine and turboprop aircrafts as well as turbine powered helicopters .\nto provide a premium charter flight service , with the highest safety , technology and customer service standards .\nto become a unique private and charter flight service provider in the region , while steadily increasing our services and fleet to cover all specific needs in the current market .\nwe are located in tobias bola\u00f1os int airport , hangar # 94 . upon arriving to our hangar you will be welcomed by our friendly staff . after taking care of your luggage we invite you to join us into the passengers waiting lounge . wi - fi and air conditioned , it allows you to relax listening to our folklore music or watching a movie , while you enjoy a fresh cup of coffee , soda or national beer of your selection , along with some snacks . don\u2019t eat too much , remember there\u2019s more waiting for you on the plane ! ! !\nflying with highly qualified pilots , along with modern aircrafts offering executive interiors ( leather seats ) , state of the art navigation technology and on - board complementary service for your best comfort and pleasure . allow us to take you to your next business or pleasure destination , in a fast , safe and comfortable way .\ntobias bola\u00f1os int . airport , pavas san jose , costa rica . hangar # 39\njavascript ( used for interactive content etc . ) has been disabled in your browser . unless you enable it , the site will not work properly or at all .\ni agree to receive marketing information ( via newsletter ) from urltoken including promotional offers at the e - mail address provided by me .\n( in the scope given in the form above ) by urltoken sp\u00f3\u0142ka akcyjna with its seat in radom ( data controller ) for purposes of direct marketing of services from urltoken sp\u00f3\u0142ka akcyjna , including those based on analysis of my preferences and behaviors on the urltoken sp\u00f3\u0142ka akcyjna website for the purpose of sending the e - mail mentioned above . be advised that every person providing data can withdraw their consent at any time . consent may be given only by adults . withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing done on the basis of consent before its withdrawal . you can withdraw consent by clicking on the \u201cunsubscribe\u201d link in the newsletter footer , via the gdpr tab ( contact section ) or through our call center - for more information please see our privacy policy\nthank you for signing up . soon we will send you the best deals !\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 .\nflies to guanaja and several destinations in the moskitia , including puerto lempira , palacios and brus laguna .\ni want emails from lonely planet with travel and product information , promotions , advertisements , third - party offers , and surveys . i can unsubscribe any time using the unsubscribe link at the end of all emails . contact lonely planet here . lonely planet privacy policy .\n\u00a9 2017 lonely planet . all rights reserved . no part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission .\ndouble - check spelling , grammar , punctuation . translators work best when there are no errors or typos .\nif words are different , search our dictionary to understand why and pick the right word .\nif phrases are different , try searching our examples to help pick the right phrase .\nwe ' ve combined the most accurate english to spanish translations , dictionary , verb conjugations , and spanish to english translators into one very powerful search box .\nspanishdict is devoted to improving our site based on user feedback and introducing new and innovative features that will continue to help people learn and love the spanish language . have a suggestion , idea , or comment ? send us your feedback .\ndescription de l ' egypte , ou , recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont & # 233 ; t & # 233 ; faites en egypte pendant l ' exp & # 233 ; dition de l ' arm & # 233 ; e fran & # 231 ; aise . planches : etat moderne .\naerocesar ( aerovias del cesar , s . a . ) : colombia ( 19681985 ) . dr . alfonso sanchez lopez founds the air taxi tac ( trans - portes aereos del cesar , s . a . ) at valledupar , in el cesar province , in 1968 to provide nonscheduled passenger and cargo flights to small surrounding towns .\nin 1970 , the company purchases a fokker f - 27a license built in maryland by fairchild , from aloha airlines and also inaugurates scheduled service from valledupar to bogota .\noperations continue apace in 1971 . flight 772 , the f - 27a with 4 crew and 15 passengers , disappears on february 5 , 1972 while on a service from bogota to valledupar . the wreckage is found three days later and there are no survivors .\ndouglas dc - 3s take over the service in 1973 - 1974 . during the latter year , 3 more f - 27as join the fleet .\nfollowing reorganization in 1975 , the major stockholders are lopez , gustavo de greiff , orlando cote , and alvaro araujo . the carrier\u2019s name is changed and new livery is adopted . in addition , two vickers viscount 837s , purchased from austrian airlines , a . g . , are placed in service as scheduled flights are inaugurated to barranquilla and medellin .\nhaving come on the market , 3 sud - est caravelle virs previously operated by aviacion y comercio , s . a . ( aviaco ) are ordered , the first of which arrives in october 1976 . by 1977 - 1979 , airline employment totals 144 and the fleet includes 3 caravelles , 2 viscounts , and 3 f - 27as . a stop at maicao has also been added to the route network .\njust after takeoff from riohacha , guajira , on december 21 , 1980 , on the continuation of a service from rio hacha to medellin , a caravelle vir , with 7 crew and 63 passengers , crashes 25 km . s of its point of origin ; there are no survivors . the crash investigation will reveal the explosion of a substance , believed to be nitroglycerine , in the plane\u2019s rear lavatory and the loss of hydraulic control . no person or group is ever charged with a crime .\nin 1981 - 1982 , the route network is increased by the addition of services to armenia , cali , cucuta , el banco , and villavicencio . simultaneously , increased fuel prices and the world economic recession conspire , along with heavy domestic competition , to lower traffic and bring financial loss . flight operations are suspended in the spring of 1983 .\nthe carrier is reorganized in 1984 . the fleet is altered to comprise only 3 fokker f - 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copyright \u00a9 karl l . swartz . terms & conditions - privacy policy - contact us\naero caribe de honduras ave . san isidro entre 13 y 14 calle frente a tecnocomp honduras\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 .\nrojo , i heard the same thing about f100s . i heard that they were going to get mexicana ' s f100s starting this summer . it makes sense , however , that they ' d rather stay with the dc - 9s . pilottim747\nurltoken is the leading community for discovering and sharing high - quality aviation photography . we thank you for your support and hope you ' ll join the largest aviation community on the web .\nan aged four - engine cargo plane crashed onto a crowded highway during evening rush hour thursday , rammed a busy restaurant and a nearby house , exploded and caught fire . at least 39 people were killed and dozens more were injured , police said . a spokesman at benito juarez international airport said the boeing 377 propeller - driven aircraft , carrying eight people and 18 horses , took off in a heavy rainstorm about 5 p . m .\nfederal investigators and airline officials gathered saturday at the site of a plane crash at reynosa , near the u . s . border , to determine what caused the dc - 9 jetliner to skid out of control , slamming into houses and killing a mother and her three children . they conducted interviews , examined the plane and studied weather conditions to establish why the aircraft , carrying 83 passengers and five crew members , was unable to stop friday at reynosa airport , across from mcallen , texas .\na plane carrying american tourists lost power in one engine and crash - landed in the dense tropical jungle of the yucatan peninsula , killing six people and injuring 10 , officials said saturday . the aerocozumel flight carrying 18 people was returning to the resort island of cozumel after taking the tourists to view ancient indian ruins at chichen itza , 115 miles west of cozumel . it crashed friday afternoon about two miles outside the playa del carmen airport , about 125 miles northeast of the pre - columbian ruins at chichen itza , the airline said .\nan aeromexico plane carrying 83 passengers ran off a runway in northern mexico on friday , smashed into a group of homes and then skidded into a canal , killing at least six people on the ground , a red cross official said . at least 40 of the passengers suffered scrapes and bruises on the flight from mexico city to reynosa , just across the border from mcallen , texas , dr . rito zambrano of the red cross said . the flight had been scheduled to continue to the border city of matamoros .\nrescuers climbed to the wreckage of a mexican commuter plane and found no survivors among the 21 people aboard when it slammed into the sierra madre mountains , about 210 miles southwest of mexico city , a military official said . bad weather delayed efforts to reach the wreckage of the twin - engine plane , which crashed during a 100 - mile flight from uruapan to the pacific port of lazaro cardenas . most of the 18 passengers and three crew members were from uruapan , authorities said .\nthe survivors of 69 of the passengers aboard a mexicana jetliner that crashed into a mountain west of mexico city last march have filed suit against the airline , claiming the crash was the result of negligence . in addition to mexicana , the los angeles superior court complaint also cites boeing co . , which manufactured the 727 - 200 airliner ; b . f . goodrich co .\na plane carrying a group of miners crashed while trying to land in rugged mountains of northwestern mexico , killing 16 people and seriously injuring three others , authorities said . the plane was flying from durango , the capital of durango state , when it crashed near a remote airstrip in santa maria de otaes , about 570 miles northwest of mexico city , a state government spokesman said .\nmexico ' s presidential jet , with president miguel de la madrid and seven cabinet members aboard , nearly crashed on saturday after taking off from the hurricane - ravaged island of cozumel , a government spokesman said . the spokesman , who was aboard the boeing 727 , said the craft was suddenly shaken and began descending sharply from an altitude of about 2 , 000 feet shortly after takeoff . the pilot managed to level off at between 800 and 1 , 000 feet , he said .\nthe government said it is suspending operations of financially strapped airline taesa in the wake of a crash two weeks ago that killed all 18 people on board . transportation officials said investigators found a\nseries of anomalies and incidents\nat the airline after the crash in michoacan state and decided to temporarily suspend its operations while they look into airline policies , maintenance , training and other areas .\na mexican airline passenger jet exploded shortly after takeoff in south - central mexico , killing all 18 people on board , local government officials and media reports said . the accident occurred at 7 p . m . near uruapan , about 180 miles west of mexico city . the dc - 9 belonged to taesa , a commercial carrier . the notimex news agency said flight 725 had flown from tijuana to guadalajara and uruapan and was headed to mexico city .\na turboprop plane with 16 german tourists and two crew members crashed wednesday in the yucatan peninsula , killing one passenger . others aboard - - including the pilot and co - pilot - - were injured , according to amilcar galaviz , the red cross operations director in cancun .\na small plane carrying mexican government officials crashed in the fog south of the coastal city of ensenada in baja california on tuesday afternoon , killing all nine people aboard , police said . among those believed dead were leobardo roa helmecke , formerly the state president of the ruling institutional revolutionary party ( pri ) in baja california , according to ensenada municipal police .\nmexican police shot down a plane carrying more than half a ton of cocaine , killing two suspected drug traffickers and arresting two others , a spokeswoman for the attorney general ' s office said wednesday . she said the twin - engine turbo commander aircraft was downed by police sunday as it attempted to take off from a clandestine airstrip in northern sonora state , near the u . s . border . the plane ' s cargo included a 1 , 500 - pound shipment of cocaine bound for the united states , the spokeswoman said .\na plane is buried in baja - - and drug ties unearthed : narcotics : landing - - and secret dismantling - - points to failure in u . s . - mexican efforts to control such flights .\nfew local peasants gave it a second thought when they spotted the 80 - seat passenger jet emerge in the midnight sky over mexico ' s pacific coast on nov . 4 and then land on a dry lake bed near the southern tip of baja california . it wasn ' t the first time , said the residents , who have assumed for months that mexico ' s drug cartels were using the 12 - mile - long lake bed as a landing strip - - one of dozens that u . s . and mexican drug enforcement agents say are scattered across the countryside .\nusing a crucifix as a splint , hair bands as tourniquets and shredded t - shirts as bandages , a group of usc nursing students and a lancaster eye doctor saved the lives of four colleagues whose plane had crashed on a medical mission in mexico . the crash occurred last weekend when one of four single - engine planes piloted by the flying doctors of mercy struck electrical lines and smashed into rugged terrain in the northwestern state of sinaloa .\npopular : trivia , history , america , television , tv , usa , geography , cities , . . . more\nuse the controls to filter results by flight phase or cause of incident . select a bubble to see flight information .\nyou are using an outdated or unsupported browser . you will need to upgrade to see this visualization .\nthis article is a list of accidents and incidents involving commercial aircraft and is grouped by the years in which the accidents and incidents occurred .\njuly 21 - the goodyear dirigible wingfoot air express catches fire and crashes into the illinois trust and savings building in chicago , illinois , while carrying passengers to a local amusement park , killing thirteen people : three out of the five on board and ten others on the ground , with 27 others on the ground being injured .\naugust 2 - a caproni ca . 48 crashes at verona , italy , during a flight from venice to taliedo , milan , killing all on board ( 14 , 15 , or 17 people , according to different sources ) .\ndecember 14 - a handley page transport handley page o / 400 hits a tree and crashes at golders green , london , after failing to gain height following takeoff , killing four out of eight on board .\napril 7 - in the first mid - air collision of airliners , a de havilland dh . 18a , g - eawo , operated by daimler hire ltd . , collides with a farman f . 60 goliath , f - gead , operated by compagnie des grands express a\u00e9riens ( cgea ) , over the thieulloy - st . antoine road near picardie , france , killing all seven people on both aircraft .\nmay 14 - an air union farman f . 60 goliath crashes near monsures , somme , france , due to the structural failure of a wing , killing all six on board .\naugust 27 - an air union farman f . 60 goliath crashes near east malling , kent , england , due to engine failure , and confusion among the passengers , killing one of 13 on board .\nseptember 14 - a daimler airway de havilland dh . 34 crashes at ivinghoe , buckinghamshire , england , after stalling while attempting an emergency landing , killing all five on board .\ndecember 24 - an imperial airways de havilland dh . 34 crashes near purley , surrey , england , due to a stall during an attempted emergency landing in response to an unknown mechanical defect , killing all eight on board .\naugust 18 - an air union bl\u00e9riot 155 crashes while attempting an emergency landing at college farm , hurst , aldington , england , due to engine failure , killing three of 15 on board ; the pilot initially survives , but dies a day later .\noctober 2 - an air union bl\u00e9riot 155 catches fire in mid - air and crashes at leigh , kent , england , while the pilot attempts to make an emergency landing at penshurst airfield . both members of crew and all five passengers are killed . this is the first in - flight fire occurring on an airliner .\naugust 22 - a klm fokker f . viii crashes near sevenoaks , kent , england , due to structural failure of the tailfin , killing one of 11 on board .\njuly 13 - an imperial airways vickers vulcan crashes on a test flight from croydon airport , england , with a pilot and five passengers near purley , surrey , 3 miles ( 4 . 8 km ) from the airport , with the loss of four passengers . as a result of the crash imperial airways stopped the flying of staff ( so - called joy rides ) on test flights .\njune 17 - an imperial airways handley page w . 10 ditches in the english channel due to engine failure , killing seven of 13 on board .\nseptember 6 - an imperial airways de havilland hercules crashes whilst landing at jask airport , iran . three of the five occupants are killed .\nnovember 6 - a junkers g 24 crashes near marden park , godstone , surrey , england ; of the 8 on board ; only one passenger survives .\nfebruary 10 - an air union farman f . 63 goliath crashes during an emergency landing at marden airfield , marden , kent , england , following failure of the right tailplane , killing two of six on board .\noctober 5 - on its maiden voyage from england to british india , the british civil airship r101 crashes and burns in allonne , oise , france , while flying at low altitude at night in a rainstorm , killing 48 out of 54 on board , the worst civil airship disaster in history .\nmarch 21 - an australian national airways avro 618 ten , southern cloud , disappears in severe weather on a flight from sydney to melbourne , killing all eight on board in australia ' s first significant airline disaster ; the crash site in the snowy mountains remains undiscovered until 1958 .\nmarch 31 - a transcontinental & western air fokker f - 10 trimotor crashes near bazaar , kansas , after a wing breaks off in flight , killing all eight aboard , including university of notre dame football coach knute rockne .\nmarch 28 - the 1933 imperial airways dixmude crash in belgium of an armstrong whitworth argosy ii is the first suspected case of air sabotage ; all 15 on board are killed .\noctober 10 - the united airlines crash near chesterton : a boeing 247 is destroyed by a bomb over chesterton , indiana , united states , in the first proven case of air sabotage on a commercial aircraft ; all seven on board are killed .\ndecember 30 - in the 1933 imperial airways ruysselede crash in belgium , an avro ten collides with a radio mast , killing all 10 on board .\nfebruary 23 - a united air lines boeing 247 crashes into a utah canyon in bad weather , killing all eight on board .\nmay 9 - an air france wibault 282t crashes into the english channel off dungeness , kent , killing all six on board .\njuly 27 - a swissair curtiss t - 32 condor ii crashes near tuttlingen , germany , after a wing separates in a thunderstorm , killing all 12 passengers and crew on board .\noctober 2 - a hillman ' s airways de havilland dragon rapide crashes into the english channel off folkestone , kent , due to pilot error , killing all seven on board .\nmay 6 - twa flight 6 , a douglas dc - 2 flying from albuquerque , new mexico , to kansas city , missouri , flying at low altitude through poor visibility at night while desperately low on fuel , crashes near atlanta , missouri , killing five out of thirteen on board , including a u . s . senator . the political aftermath transforms u . s . civil air regulation .\noctober 7 - united airlines trip 4 , a boeing 247d , crashes near silver crown , wyoming , united states , due to pilot error ; all 12 on board die .\ndecember 10 - a sabena savoia - marchetti s . 73 crashes near tatsfield , surrey , england , due to pilot error , killing all 11 on board .\njanuary 14 - american airlines flight 1 , a douglas dc - 2 , crashes into a swamp near goodwin , arkansas , killing all 17 passengers and crew on board ; the cause is never determined .\napril 7 - twa flight 1 , a douglas dc - 2 , crashes near uniontown , pennsylvania , united states , due to pilot error , killing 12 of the 14 passengers and crew aboard .\njune 16 - in the hav\u00f8rn accident , a norwegian air lines junkers ju 52 crashes into lihesten mountain in hyllestad , norway , killing all seven on board .\naugust 5 - chicago and southern flight 4 , a lockheed model 10 electra , crashes after takeoff due to pilot error , killing all eight on board .\ndecember 9 - a klm douglas dc - 2 crashes on takeoff from croydon airport , england ; 15 of 17 on board die .\ndecember 27 - united airlines trip 34 , a boeing 247 , crashes at rice canyon ( near newhall , california , united states ) due to pilot error , killing all 12 on board .\njanuary 12 - western air express flight 7 , a boeing 247 , crashes into a mountain near newhall , california , united states . five of the 13 people aboard die , including famed adventurer , author and filmmaker , martin johnson .\nfebruary 19 - an australian national airways stinson model a suffers controlled flight into terrain in queensland , killing four of the seven people on board .\nmarch 25 - twa flight 15a , a douglas dc - 2 crashes in clifton , pennsylvania due to ice accumulation . all 13 passengers and crew are killed .\nmay 6 - the zeppelin hindenburg bursts into flames and crashes while attempting a landing at naval air engineering station , lakehurst , new jersey , united states ; of the 97 people on board , 35 are killed ; one person on the ground also dies .\nnovember 16 - a sabena junkers ju 52 crashes near ostend , belgium , killing all 11 on board , including the grand duke georg donatus and grand duchess cecilie of hesse .\njanuary 10 - northwest airlines flight 2 , a lockheed l14h super electra , crashes near bozeman , montana , united states , killing all 10 on board ; the machine with which the manufacturer measured component vibration is found to be inaccurate , causing the aircraft to be more prone to flutter than thought .\njanuary 11 - pan american world airways flight 1 , a sikorsky s - 42 flying boat named the samoan clipper , explodes over pago pago , american samoa ; all seven on board die .\nmarch 1 - the 1938 yosemite twa crash : a douglas dc - 2 disappears on a flight from san francisco to winslow , arizona , united states ; the aircraft is found three months later on a mountain in yosemite national park ; all nine on board die .\njuly 28 - pan american world airways flight 229 , a martin m - 130 flying boat named the hawaii clipper , disappears in the pacific ocean westbound from guam to manila with six passengers and nine crew .\noctober 25 - kyeema , an australian national airways douglas dc - 2 crashes in heavy fog into mount dandenong in victoria , australia , killing all 18 people on board .\nnovember 4 - in the 1938 jersey airport disaster , a jersey airways de havilland dh . 86 crashes on takeoff from jersey airport due to pilot error ; all 13 passengers and crew die as well as one person on the ground .\njanuary 13 - northwest airlines flight 1 , a lockheed l14h super electra , crashes on descent to miles city , montana , united states , killing all four on board ; the aircraft ' s cross - feed fuel valve leaked fuel into the cockpit and an intense fire broke out .\njanuary 21 - imperial airways short empire flying boat cavalier makes an emergency landing 285 mi southeast of new york in the north atlantic due to loss of power and later sinks ; three of 12 on board die .\naugust 13 - a pan am sikorsky s - 43 crashes into guanabara bay , brazil , due to loss of control following engine failure , killing 12 of 14 on board .\njune 14 - in the kaleva shootdown , an aero junkers ju 52 en route from tallinn , estonia to helsinki , finland , is shot down by two soviet bombers over the gulf of finland during peacetime ; all nine aboard die .\naugust 31 - in the lovettsville air disaster , pennsylvania central airlines trip 19 , a douglas dc - 3a , crashes at lovettsville , virginia , united states , killing all 25 on board .\nnovember 8 - a deutsche luft hansa junkers ju 90 crashes near sch\u00f6nteichen , saxony , germany , after ice formed on the tail , killing all 29 passengers and crew on board .\nfebruary 26 - eastern air lines flight 21 , a douglas dc - 3 , crashes while descending to land at atlanta , georgia , united states , killing eight of 16 aboard ; world war i hero and eastern air lines president eddie rickenbacker is among the survivors .\noctober 30 - american airlines flight 1 a douglas dc - 3 , stalled and crashed at lawrence station , ontario , canada while attempting to find a place to land , killing all 20 on board ; the cause of the crash was not determined .\noctober 30 - northwest airlines trip 5 , a douglas dc - 3 , crashed at moorhead , minnesota in fog due to icing ; of the 15 on board , only the pilot survived .\njanuary 16 - twa flight 3 , a douglas dc - 3 returning to california crashes into potosi mountain 30 miles ( 48 km ) southwest of las vegas , nevada , united states ; all 22 aboard die , including actress carole lombard and her mother .\njanuary 30 - qantas short empire g - aeuh is shot down by seven japanese fighters and crashes 13 nmi ( 24 km ) from east timor ; 13 of 18 on board die .\nmarch 3 - knilm douglas dc - 3 pk - afv is shot down by three japanese fighters and crashes 50 mi ( 80 km ) north of broome , western australia , killing four of 12 on board .\noctober 23 - american airlines flight 28 , a douglas dc - 3 , crashes near palm springs , california , united states , after being struck by a u . s . army air corps lockheed b - 34 bomber ; all 12 aboard the airliner die , while the bomber lands safely with minor damage .\njanuary 21 - pan am flight 1104 , a martin m - 130 nicknamed the philippine clipper , crashes into a mountain near boonville , california , united states , killing all 19 passengers and crew , including rear admiral robert h . english , commander , submarines , u . s . pacific fleet ( comsubpac ) .\njune 1 - boac flight 777 , a douglas dc - 3 , is shot down by luftwaffe fighter aircraft over the bay of biscay , killing 17 passengers and crew on board .\njuly 28 - american airlines flight 63 ( flagship ohio ) , a douglas dc - 3 , loses control due to severe turbulence and violent downdrafts and crashes near trammel , kentucky , united states , killing 20 out of 22 people on board .\noctober 15 - american airlines flight 63 ( flagship missouri ) , a dc - 3 , crashes near centerville , tennessee , united states , killing all eight passengers and three crewmembers , after ice formed on its wings and propellers .\nfebruary 10 - american airlines flight 2 , a douglas dc - 3 , crashes into the mississippi river between arkansas and tennessee , united states , for reasons unknown , killing all 24 occupants ( 21 passengers and three crew members ) .\njune 20 - twa flight 277 , a douglas c - 54 skymaster , crashes into fort mountain , maine , united states , in severe weather , killing all seven passengers and crew on board .\njanuary 8 - the china clipper , a pan am martin m - 130 flying boat operating as flight 161 , crashes in port of spain , trinidad , killing all 25 on board .\njanuary 31 - the stinson tokana operated by australian national airways crashes , killing all 10 on board . the accident was caused by a fatigue crack in a wing spar .\njuly 12 - eastern air lines flight 45 , a douglas dc - 3a , collides with a douglas a - 26 invader over florence , south carolina , united states . one of the 24 on the dc - 3 and one of the two on the a - 26 die .\noctober 5 - national airlines flight 16 , a lockheed l - 18 lodestar , overshoots the runway at lakeland , florida , united states , killing two of 15 on board .\nnovember 3 - the prototype boeing 314 , named the honolulu clipper , makes an emergency landing in the pacific 650 miles east of oahu due to double engine failure ; the aircraft is intentionally sunk after salvage was deemed impractical ; all 26 passengers on board survive .\njanuary 6 - pennsylvania central airlines flight 105 , a douglas dc - 3 , crashes in birmingham , alabama , united states , killing three of the four crew members ; the flight attendant and all 16 passengers survive .\nmarch 10 - the 1946 australian national airways dc - 3 crash near hobart , tasmania , kills all 25 on board .\njuly 11 - twa flight 513 , a lockheed l - 049 constellation , crashes near reading , pennsylvania , united states , after a fire in the baggage compartment ; of the six crew on board , only one survives .\naugust 7 - british european airways flight 530 , a douglas c - 47 , crashes into mistberget mountain near eidsvoll , norway ; killing three of five crew ; all 10 passengers survived .\noctober 3 - an american overseas airlines douglas c - 54 crashes into mountainous terrain after takeoff from stephenville , newfoundland , killing all 39 passengers and crew on board .\nnovember 14 - in the 1946 klm douglas dc - 3 amsterdam accident , a douglas dc - 3 crashes while attempting to land at amsterdam schiphol airport in the netherlands ; all 26 passengers and crew on board are killed .\ndecember 19 - in the 1946 railway air services dakota crash , a douglas dc - 3 crashes shortly after taking off from northolt airport , england and comes to rest on top of a house . all 5 occupants survive the crash without injury .\ndecember 28 - twa flight 6963 , a lockheed l - 049 constellation , crashes near shannon airport due to an inaccurate altimeter caused by maintenance errors , killing nine of 23 on board .\njanuary 11 - the 1947 boac douglas c - 47 crash : a boac douglas c - 47a crashes into barley hill near stowting , kent , united kingdom , due to fuel starvation , killing eight of 16 on board .\njanuary 12 - eastern air lines flight 665 douglas c - 49 flies into high ground near galax , virginia , when the pilot loses his bearings , killing all but one of 19 aboard .\njanuary 25 - in the 1947 croydon dakota accident , a spencer airways douglas c - 47a fails to get airborne at croydon airport , united kingdom , and crashes into a parked ? sa aircraft ; 12 of the 22 on board are killed .\njanuary 26 - in the 1947 klm douglas dc - 3 copenhagen accident , a douglas dc - 3 crashes shortly after takeoff from kastrup airport in denmark ; all 22 passengers and crew on board are killed .\nfebruary 15 - an avianca douglas dc - 4 crashes into mount el tabalazo due to pilot error , killing all 53 passengers and crew on board .\nmay 29 - united airlines flight 521 , a douglas dc - 4 , crashes on takeoff from laguardia airport , new york , united states , due to pilot error ; 42 of 48 on board die .\nmay 30 - eastern air lines flight 605 , a douglas dc - 4 , loses control and crashes near bainbridge , maryland , united states , killing all 53 passengers and crew on board in the deadliest airliner crash in united states history at the time .\njune 13 - pennsylvania central airlines flight 410 , a douglas dc - 4 , crashes into lookout rock , in the west virginia blue ridge mountains of the united states en route from pittsburgh to washington dc ; all 50 passengers and crew are killed .\njune 19 - pan am flight 121 , a lockheed l - 049 constellation , crashes in the syrian desert , en route from karachi to istanbul , killing 14 of the 36 on board .\naugust 2 - in the 1947 bsaa star dust accident , a british south american airways avro lancastrian named star dust disappears over the andes after transmitting an enigmatic coded message (\nstendec\n) ; the fate of the plane remained a mystery until the crash site was located in 2000 ; four crew and nine passengers are killed .\naugust 28 - in the kvitbj\u00f8rn disaster , a norwegian air lines short sandringham flying boat struck a mountain near l\u00f8dingsfjellet , norway , killing all 35 on board .\noctober 24 - united airlines flight 608 , a douglas dc - 6 , crashes near bryce canyon airport , utah , united states , when fire caused by a design flaw destroys the aircraft ; all 52 on board die in the first hull loss of the dc - 6 .\noctober 26 - pan am flight 923 , a douglas dc - 4 , struck tamgas mountain on annette island , alaska , killing all 18 passengers and crew on board ; the cause is never determined .\ndecember 27 - in the 1947 korangi creek crash , an air india douglas dc - 3 crashes shortly after takeoff , killing all 23 on board .\njanuary 28 - in the 1948 los gatos dc - 3 crash , an airline transport carriers douglas dc - 3 crashes in the diablo range , california after an engine fire . all 32 passengers and crew are killed .\njanuary 30 - the bsaa star tiger disappearance : an avro tudor iv disappears without a trace en route from the azores to bermuda with 31 on board . the loss of the aircraft along with the 1949 bsaa star ariel disappearance remain unsolved to this day , with the resulting speculation helping to develop the bermuda triangle legend .\nmarch 12 - northwest airlines flight 4422 , a douglas c - 54 skymaster , crashes into mount sanford in the alaska territory , killing 30 . though the wreckage was initially found , it was inaccessible ; it was later buried and not rediscovered until 1999 .\napril 5 - in the 1948 gatow air disaster , a british european airways vickers vc . 1 viking crashes near raf gatow , berlin after a collision with a soviet air force yakovlev yak - 3 fighter ; all 14 people on board the viking die , as well as the soviet pilot .\napril 15 - pan am flight 1 - 10 , a lockheed constellation , crashes while on approach to shannon airport , ireland ; of the 31 on board , only one survives .\napril 21 - british european airways flight s200p , a vickers vc . 1 viking , crashes into irish law mountain in scotland due to pilot error ; all on board survive .\njune 17 - united airlines flight 624 , a douglas dc - 6 , crashes near mount carmel , pennsylvania , after errors in attempting to extinguish what was believed to have been an onboard fire ; all 43 on board die .\njuly 4 - the northwood mid - air collision between a scandinavian airlines system - operated douglas dc - 6 and an raf avro york kills all 39 passengers and crew on board both aircraft .\njuly 17 - miss macao , a catalina seaplane operated by a cathay pacific subsidiary , over the pearl river delta from macau to hong kong , is hijacked with 23 passengers and three crew on board by a group attempting to rob the passengers ; following a struggle in the cockpit , a crash kills all on board except one passenger , later identified as the lead hijacker ; this is the earliest known airliner hijacking .\naugust 1 - in the 1948 air france lat\u00e9co\u00e8re 631 disappearance , a lat\u00e9co\u00e8re 631 disappears over the atlantic ocean with the loss of all 52 people on board . this was the worst aviation accident in the atlantic ocean at the time and remains the worst ever involving the lat\u00e9co\u00e8re 631 .\naugust 29 - northwest airlines flight 421 , a martin 2 - 0 - 2 , crashes near winona , minnesota , due to structural failure of a wing , killing all 37 on board in the worst ever accident involving the martin 2 - 0 - 2 . this crash is also the first loss of a 2 - 0 - 2 .\nseptember 2 - the 1948 lutana crash ; australian national airways flight 331 , a douglas dc - 3 , crashes into high terrain near nundle , new south wales , killing all 13 people on board .\noctober 2 - in the bukken bruse disaster , a det norske luftfartsselskap short sandringham flying boat , crashes upon landing in trondheim , norway ; 19 are killed ; bertrand russell is among the 24 survivors ."]}
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", "topic": 8}], "title": "arturia", "paragraphs": ["feb 14th - 2015 stand arturia durante el festival . demos arturia con sylvain missemer , representante de arturia . podr\u00e1n probar los sintetizadores an\u00e1logos y secuenciadores arturia . \u00a11 licencia v - collection 4 a ganar !\nfeb 18th and mar 10th , 4pm to 8pm demos arturia con sylvain missemer , representante de arturia . podr\u00e1n probar los sintetizadores an\u00e1logos cajas de ritmos y secuenciadores arturia . con un artista invitada .\narturia have really made something special here . future classic ? absolutely !\nthursday july 16th , 7 - 8 : 30pm control voltage and arturia are happy to announce a demonstration of arturia ' s newest controller , the beatstep pro . free\napril 12th 2018 get down to cosmo music , toronto , to see arturia ' s bryan demonstrate the latest arturia products including minibrute 2 and minibrute 2s . feel free to ask him to make some crazy patches and learn about the full arturia range .\ncome to meet the latam arturia team and try analog synths , sequencers and controllers .\nanalog lab is a beautiful mixture of the current arturia products all rolled into one package .\njuly 13th from 12am to 4pm arturia will be performing and demonstrating their latest analog synths , including matrixbrute and drumbrute , and connecting them to external modular gear . meet bryan from arturia , ask him questions , learn tips and tricks , and get sound design knowledge using arturia products .\non october 14th , in amsterdam , our team from benelux is organizing a special arturia event .\nwe had a chance to sit down with one of the founders of arturia , fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric brun , to talk about arturia ' s beginnings and what the company has in store for the future .\nthe form below allows you to contact arturia\u2019s sales , webmaster , communication and press relations services .\nto return to the topic , it ' s really awkward that arturia reply in the way they do as they are responsible for all the apps that carry the arturia brand - label . it ' s up to arturia to push the contracted developers to deliver software that meets arturias requirements . . .\narturia have a potential winner in analog factory : it ' s reasonably priced and it sounds great .\njune 30 to july 1 2018 arturia will be at demonstrating and exhibiting the minibrute 2 ecosystem , keylab controllers , drumbrute and keystep . learn the best way to make electronic music using arturia music equipment .\noct 27th come to sound village at le sucre , where you can experience arturia products , learn the process of beat making and synthesis , and get hands on with arturia ' s range of controllers .\nsylvain missemer and signy bergsdottir from arturia will use several step sequencers to play different kind of instruments .\nsylvain missemer y signy bergsdottir de arturia van a usar varios secuenciadores para tocar diferentes tipos de instrumentos .\nwith the matrix 12 , arturia has faithfully recreated a classic machine . excellent sounds and great functionality ! i look forward to adding these to list of arturia products already featured in my studio set up .\ncreating an account will allow you to easily manage your products registrations and access restricted resources on arturia website .\narturia\u2019s proprietary technology , tae\u00ae , ensures that each analog modeling instrument sounds and behaves exactly like the original .\narturia will be present at the brooklyn synth expo 2016 . be there and get your hands on the hottest new arturia instruments ! place : main drag music , 330 wythe ave , brooklyn , ny 11211 , usa\nthe imini was last updated 12 / 30 / 14 and it does list arturia as the developer so victor from arturia ' s response seems to be passing the buck . to be fair to arturia , they have been the only contractor to get apps developed by retronyms to have audiobus support that i ' m aware of .\nthe arturia team will be at the audioriver festival in plock , poland , from july 24th to july 26th .\njan 22 - 25th - 2015 arturia will attend and demonstrate at namm show 2014 location : los angeles . ca\nmay 3 - 5 2018 arturia will be present at this year ' s exciting superbooth in berlin . the impressive arturia display area will be the center of all things synthesis : matrixbrute , minibrute , rackbrute , drumbrute , controllers and more . . . experience out - of - this - world creations from the world of synthesizers from arturia .\nthe arturia synths are perfect for the background scoring of the sound - tracks we produce here at bollywood . . . for people who have worked with the original machines like us , the arturia recreations are just top - class .\nan evening showcase of artists presenting their experience with arturia gear . get the opportunity to have hands - on control over arturia gear , meet the educational program musicasa and get in touch with innovative startups such as tuna dj gear .\napril 29th from 12am to midnight come and see the newest arturia synthesizers at helsinki synthesizer meeting , where you can get hands on with matrixbrute , create analog beats with drumbrute , and learn tips and tricks from an arturia product specialist .\narturia will be present at the torino synth meeting in italy to showcase its most recent products including matrixbrute and keystep .\narturia will be present at the musikmesse in frankfurt - germany to showcase its most recent products including matrixbrute and keystep .\narturia continues to excel in making vintage synthesizers available as soft synths . their latest matrix 12 is a dream come true\none particularly important counter guardian of the series is arturia , or saber . arturia is female , despite the fact that she was treated by even her contemporaries as male , and has gone done in history as male . in fact , there isn ' t even any small hint as to arturia ' s gender being anything other than male in our history , or the history of the nasuverse ( i believe ) . this being true , shouldn ' t arturia be male ?\nwednesday may 11 , 2016 from 5pm to 7pm come and get a sneak peak our new powerhouse arturia synth - the matrixbrute . glen darcey - vp product will take you through an up close and personal tour of the soon to be released synthesizer . the arturia team will attend to answer your questions . also check out the new arturia keystep portable pro keyboard .\nnow in 2015 , our crew love family has grown to 15 strong and have all learned to use the arturia v collection classics when we collaborate and do our funky thing ! thank you arturia for making the virtual experience so fun and alive .\nwith arturia , you can feel a real attachment to ancestor vintage analog sounds . what emulation are you most proud of ?\nwe tried the arturia analog lab straight away on recommendation and we were so impressed with the quality of sound , authenticity of sound along with the reliability of the software which is a must for using in the live scenario . thanks arturia ! !\nmarch 24 - 25 see and hear the range of arturia products presented at the modular synthesizer exhibition fair in florence , italy .\narturia will be present at the 2016 synth fest in nantes - france to showcase its most recent products including matrixbrute and keystep .\nthe artist kimbra was happy to give us an interview where she tells us about her influences and her use of arturia products .\nand , for what it ' s worth , there is a bug in iprophet that was identified in the original arturia version .\ndecember 4 , 2016 11h - 16h pr\u00e9sentation des nouveaut\u00e9s arturia par s\u00e9bastien rochard , sp\u00e9cialiste produits . venez essayer matrixbrute , drumbrute et minilab mkii . get ' s your hands on matrixbrute , drumbrute , minilab mkii and meet up with arturia product specialist sebastien rochard .\narturia v collection has become my go to virtual synths for all my styles of production from kid cudi to madonna to travis scott .\narturia , along with sae institute frankfurt , will demonstrate the latest arturia products . matrixbrute , drumbrute , audiofuse , and more in action , demonstrated in german by tomeso . place : sae institute frankfurt - homburger landstr . 182 - 60435 frankfurt time : 7pm - 10pm\narturia will be present at the superbooth 2017 in berlin . be there to share and probably aggravate your analog fever ! place : berlin\narturia has created 5 new ispark / spark kits called the alma fragments inspired by the sound of the waves from the orion nebula .\nsweetwater is very proud to offer arturia products . the arturia name has always been associated with quality and dependability , which is essential for today ' s recording or performing musician . and you know you ' ll always get the gear that ' s right for your needs with sweetwater ' s unparalleled service , product knowledge , and support resources . we strive to stock the best gear for the best value , and arturia products are a great example . look no further than sweetwater when you need arturia products , always at a great price !\narturia ' s technical director , adrien courdavault , brings us up to speed on the company ' s past , present and future successes .\narturia introduces the solina v , bringing you back the warm & fuzzy sounds of this incredible string machine and taking it one step beyond .\nin the years after , arturia was among the very first in their industry to see the potential of integrating native software and dedicated hardware .\nsep 8th to 10th arturia will be at knobcon , showing our latest products , including drumbrute , audiofuse , matrixbrute , keylab essential , to get you in the music making mood . come and meet our expert demonstrators to learn more about arturia , sound design , and music making .\nthe product specialist from arturia sylvain missemer will be happy to share some time with you and will show the new instruments : matrixbrute , drumbrute , minilab mk2 . come to see the demo and try the new hits from arturia . we will be happy to answer all your questions !\narturia bring an unobtainable synth to the masses . it ' s powerful , easy to use and totally addictive . ( platinum award )\narturia instruments have been changing the way i work and changed my music . i ' m a big fan of old synthesizers and arturia products are really making my work flow . and the sounds that i have in my head , i ' m now able to get them to live .\ni gravitate toward the arturia plugins because they really give me the feeling that i ' m indeed playing with the instruments i grew up with .\nthe product specialist from arturia sylvain missemer will be happy to share some time with you and will show the new instruments : minibrute 2s , drumbrute , rackbrute 3u . come to see the demo and try the new hits from arturia . we will be happy to answer all your questions !\nin this article , ali tells us about his experiences in the industry , and how arturia\u2019s v collection has become essential to his creative process .\njan 22 - 25th - 2015 arturia will attend and demonstrate at namm show 2015 location : los angeles . ca meet us on booth # 6314\nretronyms has long developed apps for other brands , with arturia being one of those . obviously akai as well with the impcs , among others .\nanother arturia triumph . the prophet v is a beautifully re - created , amazing sounding and very flexible instrument . - musictech excellence award -\nleave it to arturia and the prophet v to bring classic synthesizers from the past back to life in such a way as to exceed all expectations .\narturia ' s v - collection is an absolute must in my soft synth collection - having so many classic synths available at my fingertips is astonishing .\narturia provides one of the best sounding vst plugins available . even tho i have some of the real instruments like the jupiter8 or the minimg its much easier and faster to work with the arturia bundle , wherever you are , whenever you want and all this without any compromises in sound and function .\nantoine miniconi , taking a closer look at how he infuses traditional afro - cuban rhythmic influences performed through the arturia drumbrute to enhance his electronic music .\nthe minimg was one of the easiest synths to program - undoubtedly contributing to its popularity - and arturia ' s version is no less approachable .\nfrance ' s arturia continues it ' s string of hits with the prophet v . with arturia ' s devotion to quality , excellent user interfaces and bringing this all to the musician at an extremely low cost , other virtual synth makers are now all looking up at the new high water mark .\nwithout the arturia v - collection i simply could not do what i do . whatever style i am working in , whatever i need , i find it in the v - collection , and in abundance . the depth and power of the sounds is simply breathtaking . there is no question , arturia rocks !\narturia will be present at the superbooth16 in berlin - germany to present its range of analog synthesizers and cv - enhanced controllers / sequencers including matrixbrute and keystep .\ncurious to learn more about arturia , reverb went to visit the capital of the alps to meet the team amid circuit boards , oscilloscopes , and disassembled synthesizers .\nwith the drumbrute , arturia have created what many of us have desired for years and have done it in their own particular style . highly recommended .\nvintage synthesizers have always been my favorite tools but they could never keep up with my film score deadlines . . . until now . thank you so much arturia .\ni ' ve been using arturia products on a lot of projects . i put together shows in arenas and stadiums , and when i do that i need the sound to be much bigger than in a club . this is where arturia products come in hand as they enhance the core structure of what i create for a show .\narturia will be present at the budapest music expo 2016 . our latest instruments will await you there ! place : hungexpo budapesti v\u00e1s\u00e1rk\u00f6zpont , 1101 budapest , albertirsai \u00fat 10\narturia will be present at the musical instruments fair japan 2016 . during these 3 days , the tokyo big sight will be the place to be if you want to have your hands on the latest arturia instruments . place : tokyo international exhibition center , 3 - 11 - 1 ariake , koto , tokyo 135 - 0063 , japon\n@ aq808 said : retronyms has long developed apps for other brands , with arturia being one of those . obviously akai as well with the impcs , among others .\nsaturday may 19th join us for an afternoon at portland\u2019s very own modular 8 . get introduced to arturia\u2019s new semi - modular minibrute 2 & 2s . learn music - making tips and tricks on arturia\u2019s award winning matrixbrute synthesizer . swing by for free , enter to win a beatstep pro and meet like - minded music producers and enthusiasts !\nthe team at arturia consider v collection 6 like our very own child , and like all good parents , we don ' t let it get away with bad behaviour . we are releasing some hotfixes to ensure it will never cease to amaze you ! download the new versions on our website , or directly via the arturia software center .\narturia\u2019s soft synth\u2019s are absolutely incredible sounding . the true to vintage keyboard sounds will blow you away . the ease of which you can use these soft synths is unbelievable .\ndecember 7 , 2016 - 6pm arturia team will be present in seoul at new culture station mpot to make demonstrations of the drumbrute , the matrixbrute and the minilab mkii .\nnext week in oslo and stockholm you\u2019ll be able to have a preview of the upcoming drumbrute and matrixbrute , two of the most expected analog products on the market , alongside keystep , beatstep pro and all the other arturia products . come meet antoine barry from arturia , who will help you to discover every detail of our latest musical instruments .\narturia will be present at the knobcon in chicago , usa , to showcase its range of analog synthesizers and cv - enhanced controller including matrixbrute , keystep and beatstep pro .\na new firmware version is available for beatstep . the update can be done automatically using the latest version of the arturia midi control center or downloaded on the resource page .\narturia team was lucky to meet luciano at the sonar music festival in barcelona to discuss about the beatstep pro . read the interview we made backstage at el poble espanyol .\nthe arturia soft - synth ' s are the best sounding that i have used . the realism is incredible , they sound as good as the originals and being able to save patches saves so much time . i use them with logic pro 8 , for sequencing ideas and most of the time the arturia synth ' s make the final mix .\nif you ' re after convincing analogue - style sounds but you don ' t want to delve into complex programming , arturia ' s analog factory may be just the thing .\narturia ' s ' hybrid instrument ' teams a custom keyboard with their massive synth patch - library plug - in . is this the way forward for hardware / software integration ?\narturia will be at le sucre , in lyon , on october 7th for the synths from space afterwork . come and meet the team and try the latest products ! ! !\npowered by our enhanced preset browser and a deeply reengineered interface as well as many updates to the engine itself , analog lab is the perfect entry path to the arturia soundscape .\na new firmware version is available for beatstep pro . the update can be done automatically using the latest version of the arturia midi control center or downloaded on the resource page .\n@ coloobar said : arturia freelanced out the coding work to retronyms , and i don ' t know if retronyms freelanced out the coding work to yet another company or not .\nwith the prophet - v , arturia ' s product line breaks new ground by taking classic sounds yet pushing them further than mere emulations . the sound is both familiar and new , criss - crossing the boundaries between analog warmth and digital sparkle . exploiting the arturia prophet - v to the fullest is a challenge , but one well worth undertaking .\nthe jupiter - 8v is a worthy addition to the arturia family . it sounds superb , is easy to customise and a joy to play . - musictech excellence award -\nthe arturia modular v is the most authentic analog synth emulation we have ever heard . it looks and sounds just like the real thing . [ editor ' s choice ]\ni don ' t know any production from myself , from the last 2 years without arturia plug ins ! ! its always one of the first things i open during the session .\nour friends from midiware organized an awesome arturia session with the italian band protection , featuring matrixbrute , drumbrute , keylab , audiofuse , and v collection . talk about a family reunion !\nin this seventh and last episode of the matrixbrute introduction tutorials , victor introduces you to the arturia midi control center , the perfect partner of matrixbrute regarding preset management and advanced settings .\na new firmware version is available for the keylab 88 . the update can be done automatically using the latest version of the arturia midi control center or downloaded on the resource page .\ndiscover how , dusty kid , one of the figure of nowadays electronic scene , talks about his work in studio and live , his news , and his relation to arturia products .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your arturia ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\nthis black friday , uvi will be taking 30 % off storewide ! ! ! time to get your falcon ? ? ? ? arturia , 50 % off . synclavier , anyone ?\nwe love the keylab 61 because the keyboard is so intuitive ! as fans and owners of vintage synths , we definitely find the same warmth and character in this great arturia product .\nwith their much - hyped tae ( true analogue emulation ) , arturia have tackled the challenge of emulative analogue synthesis , and succeeded in a way that has rarely been matched .\nmarch 24 2018 see the arturia brute series of synths at helsinki synthetic . minibrute 2 , minibrute 2s , matrixbrute , drumbrute , and the range of controllers will all be on demo .\narturia will be out in full force at dancefair , showing our latest controllers , synths , drum machines , and synthesizers . come to meet the team and get hands - on demonstrations .\noct 28th the first imsta festa in europe and arturia is on board , showing their range of controllers , the matrixbrute and audiofuse and of course the awarded v - collection 5 software .\nmatrixbrute and drumbrute are shipping ! arturia ' s denis da silva and synth jedi zigor lopez will be on hand to answer your questions and give demonstrations . don ' t miss out !\nusing exclusive modelling technology , known as true analog emulation\u00ae , as well as the latest physical modelling techniques , arturia\u2019s developers and engineers were able to perfectly recreate every element of these classic instruments . from the intricacies of the analog components and circuitry , to the character - defining reactions of the strings , cabinets , and speakers , arturia have recreated these classic keyboards in stunning detail .\nwhether i ' m playing live or in the studio , something from arturia ' s v collection always ends being used in the finished track ! i own most of the original keyboards in the v collection and to be honest , they collect dust now . arturia has nailed these classic analog synths ! it is a must have in my opinion for any keyboard player to have !\narturia software synthesizers are based on tae\u00ae ( standing for true analog emulation ) , an advanced proprietary technology allowing accurate modelling of analogue circuitry behaviour on personal computers . developed by arturia ' s in - house signal processing team , this technology has been employed to successfully recreate the sounds produced by many classic analogue synthesizers . it keeps on evolving and becomes more precise year after year .\narturia introduces the matrix - 12 v , the rebirth of a beast synthesizer . the oberheim matrix - 12 was the crowning pinnacle of oberheim products . it is now available to you ! !\nthe arturia v collection has revolutionised the way i work away from my studio . even when you have access to vintage synths , the arturia collection is my first point of call , due to the speed that i can dial up my favourite settings . the sound is incredible and they ' re faithful to the originals . now i have a mini v in every hotel that i visit .\nmapping out and recreating every circuit , component , nuance , quirk , and spark of magic takes time and dedication . v collection 6 lets you take full advantage of arturia\u2019s passion for vintage keyboards .\nit is all about getting inspired by a sound or a melody , and arturia has got it right . especially the prophet 5 and the mini v , tons of possibilities and vibes for days !\narturia will be present at the synthfest uk in sheffield . the matrixbrute and our latest instruments will be showcased there so do not miss it ! place : octagon centre , sheffield s10 2ja , uk\nwe listened carefully to your remarks and have prepared some updates to the v collection 5 instruments . instruments . they answer feature requests and fix bugs . head to the arturia software center to update !\ncome take part in the arturia experience at le caf\u00e9 des beaux - arts in grenoble , on february 19th . during this unique event , meet the arturia team who will be playing house & techno sets . a special photo shoot will be organized during the night featuring you as a crazy crowd ! ! bring your friends , meet the team ! free entry 11 boulevard agutte sembat , 38000 grenoble\ntogether , arturia and bitwig have combined their strengths to raise the bar in keyboard design quality alongside the deep integration of hands - on control and rich virtual content with the workflow of bitwig studio .\nronnie wrote : this black friday , uvi will be taking 30 % off storewide ! ! ! time to get your falcon ? ? ? ? arturia , 50 % off . synclavier , anyone ?\narturia has produced a natural maturation of the classic . the synthesis is a superb match , and the new features feel right and elegantly provide what users originally had to concoct outboard workarounds for .\narturia is surprising me every year . . they are giving us the sounds , the power and the fun of beautiful machines like the easel and the cmi for a fraction of the price and footprint .\njune 02 2018 concerts , talks , workshops , exhibition and a synth fair : come visit arturia at the annual synth gathering in munich and enjoy the music of the future at \u201eknobs & wires . ;\nwe met the superbly talented victoria theodore - keyboard player for stevie wonder and beyonce - to chat about her amazing career , and how arturia v collection 5 gives her total creative freedom with her sound .\nfr\u00e9d\u00e9ric brun ceo of arturia will be present at the drumbrute presentation made by tibor domokos on dec 1st in hit space shop in budapest . due to limited places make sure you register for the event .\narturia\u2019s team wins the mipa award for best dj / producing tool awarded by 103 music magazines around the world . the leap forward ? a useful & brilliantly simple product for musicians to make unique music !\naesthetics and programming considerations aside , there ' s no doubt that the cs - 80v captures the classic analogue sound of the original instrument . the additional features arturia has added stands the virtual instrument well above the original hardware version . arturia has taken all the good bits , enhanced them , and created a classy , high - quality synth with great appeal to those with an interest in analogue synthesizers .\nthis synth sounds wonderful , with the majestic warmth of roland ' s original jupiter present in every sound . my hat comes off , my bow is deep , my thanks to arturia are heartfelt .\nmarch 21 2018 - 5 - 7pm arturia will be demonstrating the new minibrute 2 , minibrute 2s , and rockbrutes at perfect circuit audio . learn the tips and tricks and hear the synth beats in action .\narturia teamed up with analog audio experts and sound engineers to create discretepro\u00ae . with their help we took design ideas from the golden age of analog consoles and then improved them by applying today\u2019s knowledge and technology .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your arturia ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\nfate stay night ' s predecessor has arturia being male and the main character being female , but the gender is switched around when it is made into a visual novel to fit the demographic of the game .\narturia synths are the best sounding on the market . with the keylab , i am enjoying immediate access to all of their sounds through a straightforward interface . the product is easy to use and extremely inspiring .\non saturday , july 25th , the international music software trade association and sae institute chicago will host imsta festa , a celebration of music technology . come and check the new beatstep pro as well as many other arturia software and hardware instruments . arturia will feature it\u2019s full line of keylab controllers along with the minibrute and microbrute synths . imsta festa is a free event open to anyone interested in the art of music making .\nall in all , arturia ' s jupiter - 8v is an excellent recreation of the famed roland ' 80s synth with several intelligent sound sculpting accoutrements added for taking the original sound into new wonderful directions .\nthanks to the arturia 2600 v and way our ware timewarp2600 virtual synths , not only is the 2600 sound available again in an inexpensive and easy - to - find package , but the arturia version features a recreation of the 1601 sequencer . [ . . . ] as an arp 2600 reproduction , arturia ' s 2600 v comes tantalizingly close . [ . . . ] as a modular synth with a built - in analog sequencer , the 2600 v positively rocks ! it ' s got that definitive arturian warmth with oodles of modulation options and is perfect complement to a rig that already has a few more traditional virtual synths .\nwe caught up with steve porcaro and toto bandmates lenny castro and shannon forrest at a recent show in france to chat about how they use the arturia audiofuse to keep their creativity alive when they\u2019re on the road .\nnov 10 - 12th we ' ll be at loop with the arturia synthesizers , controllers , drum machine and interface . meet our sound designers , learn more about these exciting products , and walk away feeling inspired .\narturia will be present at the 2016 namm show with massive announcements ! come to our booth , n\u00b0 6920 hall a , or stay tuned to our social networks to discover the new icons of our 2016 catalog .\non saturday , september 26th , the international music software trade association and sae institute new york will host imsta festa , a celebration of music technology . come and check the new beatstep pro as well as many other arturia software and hardware instruments . imsta festa is a free event open to anyone interested in the art of music making . arturia will feature it\u2019s full line of keylab controllers along with the minibrute and microbrute synths .\nminibrute is a revolutionary analog synthesizer from arturia that redefined the price / performance / sound ratio of modern synths . updated with a new step sequencer and stylish good looks , the minibrute se is designed to perform .\nuse census records and voter lists to see where families with the arturia surname lived . within census records , you can often find information like name of household members , ages , birthplaces , residences , and occupations .\nsince i got arturia\u2019s analog lab i have literally used it on everything i\u2019ve worked on . the ability to have so many historic synthesizers available at the touch of a button is amazing . i\u2019m simply blown away !\ni first heard about arturia when reading an interview with joe goddard from hot chip . i had always marvelled at the rich synth sounds on their first couple of records , and assumed ( naively ) that they used a lot of analog synths . scouring ithe net i came across this interview where joe mentioned that they had used the arturia modular v emulator almost exclusively on some of my favourite tracks - which meant that maybe i too could get some of those sounds without having to spend thousands on hardware . investigating that one synth then led me to all of arturia ' s products , which are uniformly well - designed , intuitive and fun to use .\narturia will be present in austin for the atx synth expo . discover all our latest instruments and take the opportunity to try them ! place : gallery lewis carnegie - 1312b e . cesar chavez - austin , texas 78703\narturia will be present at the music expo san francisco 2016 . do not miss this occasion to have your hands on our latest instruments . place : ex ' pression college , 6601 shellmound street , emeryville , ca 94608\nin our third matrixbrute preview video , we take a look at its modulation capabilities . synth hero nori ubukata guides us around the modulation matrix , demonstrating the massive sound - shaping potential of arturia ' s flagship synthesizer .\nthough i don ' t believe it is discussed in fate canon , there are elements of arthurian legend that make more sense if arthur is arturia . like why uther hid his heir , and gwen ' s affair .\ni would guess so , looking at the differences in quality between the apps they ' ve created . ultimately though as you say the responsibility lies with companies such as arturia who hired them to get the issues fixed .\nwe love using the arturia virtual synths . they are top notch when it comes to analog synthesizer emulation . and now with the keylab you have a direct access to all these sounds in a simple and classy way .\nmatrixbrute is an instrument that has won my respect and admiration . this isn\u2019t just a lot of synth for the money ; it\u2019s a lot of synth , period . arturia has made me a devoted fan .\narturia , a company that made a name for itself with modular v and cs - 80v , is the first company to produce an accurately detailed minimg emulation that runs native , without the need for additional hardware .\nif you thought the mini v was amazing the jupiter - 8v will blow your mind . it is a very well executed software synth that i will definitely use a lot . another monster from arturia , i love it .\noct 11th to 14th music china provides the opportunity to see the latest and greatest music equipment from a wide selection of manufacturers . arturia will be there , with our range of controllers , synthesizers , and the audiofuse interface .\njuly 13th showcasing a complete product landscape summer namm celebrates the local community music store and honors our industry\u2019s top 100 dealers . come and visit arturia booth # 249 , to test latest products and discuss with our product specialists .\nfriday 17th feb , 5pm - 8pm . come along to see matrixbrute , drumbrute , minilab mkii , and v collection 5 in action , get hands on , and have your questions answered by antoine from the arturia team .\nsylvain missemer , product specialist of arturia will present the awarded beatstep pro , come to try it , in eurorack world . domingo 17 - 01 - 2016 , 11 : 00am - 1 : 00pm tamaulipas 110 colonia condesa mexico\nwednesday july 15th , 5pm - 7pm waveformless is proud to host arturia on wednesday , july 15 at 5 : 00pm , to celebrate the launch of thebeatstep pro sequencer controller . arturia ' s sean weitzmann will be doing an in - depth demo of the beatstep pro , and answer any questions you may have about this awesome piece of gear . there will be plenty of time to try it out for yourself with various hardware in the store .\ncon nuestros especialistas de productos signy bergsdottir y sylvain missemer , hacer sonidos de bater\u00eda a partir de s\u00edntesis , interacci\u00f3n entre sintetizadores con control de voltaje , midi , secuenciadores y arpeggiadores . vienen a probar los sintetizadores an\u00e1logos arturia ;\narturia introduces the v - collection 4 . voted gear of the decade , v collection 4 puts the sounds of the most legendary synthesizers , electric keyboards , organs , string machines and drum kits , at your finger tips .\nwe have been using arturia ' s instruments for quite a while now and it ` s an excellent addition to our work . their new analog laboratory is a very effective unit especially in combination with the original soft synths .\ngiven the sizeable number of supplied presets , even auditioning them is a fairly major undertaking for the new user . as indicated earlier , many of these sounds are based upon those available in arturia ' s other soft synths , and if you take analog factory for what it is \u2014 an extensive preset ' best of ' library of classic analogue synth sounds , without the detailed editability of arturia ' s individual soft synths \u2014 you won ' t be disappointed .\nafter a solid month of living with the jupiter - 8v , i can honestly say that it ' s my favorite arturia virtualization so far , perhaps even my favorite analog soft synth ever . - key buy award -\nfor anyone wanting the elusive minimg sound from a software synth , look no further [ . . . ] arturia mini v delivers the sonic weight and complexity of its namesake , without the hassles of a vintage instrument .\nthe team at arturia have been overwhelmed with the positive response from reviewers , pro audio publications , and users like you . check out the pro tools expert review giving its editor ' s choice award to our mighty audio interface .\nkannon\ncaviar\ncross proves that making one ' s way into the music industry is always a matter of efforts and dedication . learn more about his exceptional career and his\nnew best buddy\n, the arturia drumbrute .\nas for other instruments of the v collection 5 , a new update is available for matrix - 12 v . the update can be done automatically using the latest version of the arturia software center or downloaded on the resource page .\nthe arturia team had the chance to meet octave one during the amsterdam dance event 2015 and discuss with them about their usage of beatstep pro . the interview was shot at sugar factory and the live performance at the melkweg club .\nour first product was called storm , and it was a small , easy\u2013to\u2013use and inexpensive music production studio for computers . arturia was truly born in that release \u2014 it came into the market right when the demand was there and took off . that\u2019s also when we came up with the name . gilles pommereuil thought of it .\narturia ,\nwhich stands for art , culture , and multimedia . eighteen years ago\nmultimedia\nwas a futuristic word .\nmy 5 - january email to arturia asking about the broken imini was finally answered on 5 - march ( below ) . this app has been broken since october 2014 . don ' t hold your breath for a timely fix .\ni like the bit in the email that says\nwe do not really have control over retronym ' s apps\n. retronym ' s apps ? there was me thinking i ' d paid arturia for it . . . .\none of the absolute fathers of modular synthesizers was moog ' s behemoth modular series , and now arturia has created a virtual synth based on the classic moog series . the look , sound , feel , and experience have been emulated and improved upon here in arturia ' s moog modular v , which is available for all popular soft - synth formats for mac and pc ( vst , dxi , audio units , mas , rtas , htdm , and more ) .\none of the first questions you ' re bound to ask about analog factory is whether you can load your own sounds from arturia ' s other synths . ( answer : you can ' t \u2014 yet ) . it seemed to me that arturia had a missed a trick here , and that analog factory could have been used as a hub for all your arturia sounds , in much the same way that kore works for native instruments . like analog factory , kore contains all the company ' s other synth engines without their interfaces , but if you happen to own the full version of any of the ni synths , you can edit a kore patch using the sound source ' s full interface .\narturia has done it right . they ' ve teamed up with bob moog , researched how to best emulate the sometimes quirky nature of analogue circuits via tae , and had talented artists and sound designers create some great patches .\napril 9th 2018 steve ' s music in montreal hosts a demonstration with bryan from arturia , demonstrating the brute range of synthesizers , and our exciting controllers and software . come on down to learn some interesting electronic music tips from 5pm .\nmaking waves since day one , audiofuse offers the best audio quality and fidelity in its class . take a look through what some of the world ' s most respected reviewers , publications , and bloggers say about arturia\u2019s groundbreaking audio interface .\nwe lift the lid on the power within piano v : arturia\u2019s cutting - edge piano modelling software . in this video , guy perchard introduces us to the virtual piano studio , and gives us a quick overview of its sounds and features .\nalmost single - handedly defining that cinematic sound that give movie trailers their immersive , compelling sonic signature . we interviewed this humble genius , and revealed some of the secrets of legendary sound design , and how arturia\u2019s analog instruments enhance his workflow .\narturia ' s software version of the famed 2600 is exactly what one should expect out of an emulation piece : it has both the coveted sound of the original and the modern extras that users don ' t want to live without .\noct 12th to 14th come see arturia ' s newest product line including keylab essential , matrixbrute and audiofuse in the annual exhibition\nukrainian music fair\n- the traditional and largest exhibition of professional sound and light equipment and musical instruments in ukraine .\nmusic has been central to every civilization . today you are the torch bearers ; making music , performing , resonating through eternity . to help you accomplish your dreams arturia is celebrating music and musicians by offering special limited time deals on outstanding instruments .\narturia don ' t seem to like standing still . while i was writing this review , the company announced the release of analog factory reloaded . this is an updated version that includes a few bug - fixes but , most significantly , is supplied with an additional 1000 preset sounds , giving 3000 in total . anyone who purchases analog factory before 31st december will be able to download the reloaded version for free , making the instrument even better value . full details are available from the arturia website .\none of the most daunting monsters of analog synthesizers , the venerable mg modular , has been brought to glorious life in arturia software ' s stunning modular v . this one of the best - sounding software emulations of a piece of hardware .\narturia ' s v collection is the best sounding collection of software synths i\u00f5ve ever heard . from the oscillators to the filters to the envelope generators , every nuance has been captured and the true analog character of each synth is exactly like the original .\narturia\u2019s v - collection is the best soft synth sound ever ! i ' m very happy about the whole package . it has changed the way i record and perform . very impressive . you can hear on the new spock ' s beard album .\noct 18th & 19th the sae alumni convention is a free networking event for creative - media development and technology enthusiasts . socialising and connecting : the keys to the media industry . arturia will be presenting their controllers , synthesizers and the audio interface audiofuse .\nbetween may and june , the arturia france tour will make a stop near your place to showcase the matrixbrute and audiofuse . you have questions or simply want to make your own opinion ? mark your calendar and discover your future favorite pieces of gear !\narturia will be present at the bax music event taking place on september 24th in the bax shop in antwerp . make sure to be there to meet our latest instruments including the matrixbrute . place : bax music , stijfselrui 46 , 2000 antwerpen , belgium\nwatch the 1st prize winner video by giuseppe aceto ! ! ! you can watch the other winners videos on arturiaweb youtube channel . vote for your favorite one , and the public winner will have a chance to win an extra prize from arturia ! !\ni ' m guessing there was a reason why isem had different developer and it was done by arturia to test who would be the proper developer for their software , maybe retronyms just got the rights to port iprophet before isem was released . . .\nv collection 5 is worth every penny . if anybody was holding off on the v collection , now is probably the time to jump in . between the product wide updates and the synclavier - v , i highly recommend the arturia v collection .\nall the synths made by arturia have their own color and feel , and that ' s why they are so interesting . i ' ve been using them all regularly for 10 years in all my works . they are now part of my sound palette .\nunless you\u2019ve been living under a rock for the last 10 years , you\u2019ll have heard the work of robert dudzic . we interviewed this humble genius , and revealed some of the secrets of legendary sound design , and how arturia\u2019s analog instruments enhance his workflow .\nnov 18th - 19th live concerts , 30 + synth maker booths , premium sponsor lectures , second - hand modules corner , diy workshop . . . come and see arturia with our latest controllers , synths , audio interface , virtual instruments and drum machine .\narturia will be present at the musikmesse 2017 in frankfort . come there for new announcements , impressive demos and a chance to try our new instruments . place : messe frankfurt exhibition center , ludwig - erhard - anlage 1 , 60327 frankfurt am main , germany\nour new product coming to the market , audiofuse , is the first time that we\u2019ve developed something like that in terms of an audio interface . it was a long project that demanded thinking and working differently to get to a solution in pure arturia spirit .\nthoughts arturia has a great thing going here \u2013 i\u2019ve already run out of superlatives regarding sound quality . it\u2019s easily the fullest collection of authentic sounding emulations . however , i had several thoughts regarding the software , and i wanted to bring them up here :\nanalog lab is laid out in such a way , that in a few seconds you are making the sounds your own . the presets are big , warm and scrumptious . i\u2019ve been using the arturia synths for a while now and i really love them .\nthis lead has two parts : oscillator 1 is playing a typical matrixbrute key sound taking advantage of the famous arturia triangle metalizer , while oscillator 2 adds a more classical flavour . heavy hand tweaking from the touch\u00e9 gathers the two flavours into one unique sound !\nas mentioned above , gordon reid ' s reviews of arturia ' s earlier synth offerings have been generally very positive . readers can , of course , revisit these reviews for a fuller account , but a couple of things are worth restating . first , while arturia ' s emulations are not perfect recreations ( for example , see gordon ' s september 2006 review of prophet v for a detailed appraisal of the differences between software and hardware ) , they do come pretty close and can capture much of the analogue vibe . second , the products have , on occasions , exhibited the occasional quirk . an example is gordon ' s recurring complaint about the functioning of the included chorus / delay effects . arturia have , however , been pretty good at responding to such issues with updates .\nintroducing two exciting new v collection sound banks :\nneo soul hip - hop\nand\nmagnificient motion\n. check out the sound store on our website or directly in analog lab 2 to add even more sonic material to your arturia virtual keyboard rig ."]}
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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 . 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[ 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 ? 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[ 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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gabellini sheppard associates ; gensler ; inaba williams ; isay weinfeld ; james carpenter design associates ; james corner field operations ; ken smith workshop : landscape architecture ; kmw architecture ; kazuyo sejima + ryue nishizawa - sanaa ltd ; kliment halsband architects ; kohn pedersen fox ; kpmb architects ; leven betts studio ; maya lin studio ; michael van valkenburgh associates ; morphosis ; oma - office for metropolitan architecture ; rafael vinoly architects ; renzo piano building workshop ; rex ; rogers partners architects + urban designers ; scape / landscape architecture ; snohetta ; studio v architecture ; shop architects ; som - skidmore , ownings , & merrill ; weiss / manfredi architecture ; west 8 urban design & landscape architecture ; and workac .\nstudio first is designed for participants with no formal academic background in architecture , who may wish to pursue graduate education in architecture , urbanism , and / or other design related academic fields .\n. . . rendering of 600 west 58th street in midtown ( credit : studio v architecture ) ( inset : douglas durst ) the durst organization revealed a new rendering for a 10 - story rental . . .\n. . . valiotis and a rendering of astoria cove ( credit : studio v architecture ) the developers behind the planned 2 . 2 million - square - foot astoria cove complex in queens struck a tentative . . .\n. . . left : douglas durst and hallets point rendering ( credit : studio v architecture ) 26 - 01 1st street , hallets point the durst organization filed plans for its 22 - story , mixed - use . . .\n. . . left : costa constantinides , rendering of astoria cove ( credit : studio v architecture ) and bill de blasio the 2 . 2 million - square - foot astoria cove development is at risk of being . . .\nall instruction will take place in the architecture studios and labs at the azrieli school of architecture & urbanism on the carleton university campus in ottawa .\nvisual studio core product : this location is for files that are specific to the version of visual studio you selected to install .\nyl\u00f6nen , v . 2012 . m . sc . thesis . hietsu pavilion \u2013 refurbishment of the hietaranta beach changing rooms into a community space . aalto university school of arts , design and architecture . department of architecture . espoo , finland . ( pdf )\nthe visual studio blog is the official source of product insight from the visual studio engineering team . you can find in - depth information about the visual studio 15 . 7 releases in the following posts :\nparticipants will have the opportunity to explore architecture in the nation\u2019s capital city , and participate in an exclusive tour at the canadian centre for architecture in montreal .\nstudio first , the first program of its kind in canada \u2013 is an intensive immersion studio for participants with no formal academic background in architecture . the main goal of the program is to allow participants the opportunity to generate portfolio material appropriate for application to the three year master of architecture accredited degree .\nparticipants will be exposed to leaders in the fields of architecture , urbanism and heritage practice , as well as , participate in private tours of local architecture firms .\nzachary is a principal at inter - projects architecture , an architecture firm dedicated to the intersection of building and experimental research . the firm operates in the realms of architecture , urbanism and landscape within the context of oklahoma and new york city .\nexplore our global career opportunities in architecture , design , planning , and more .\n. . . the arthur , a six - story pre - war building converted by studio v architecture . the classic art deco building features 68 one - and two - bedroom apartments ranging from $ 4 , 200 to $ 4 , 950 . units . . .\nyl\u00f6nen , v . 2008 . b . sc . thesis . \u00e4lyn ja tunteen tilat \u2013 arkkitehtuuri andrei tarkovskin elokuvassa stalker . helsinki university of technology , department of architecture . espoo , finland . ( pdf )\njoin our mailing list to be the first to know about studio first announcements .\nclick a button to download the latest version of visual studio 2017 . for instructions on installing and updating visual studio 2017 , see the update visual studio 2017 to the most recent release . also , see instructions on how to install offline .\nc # 7 . 3 is included in visual studio version 15 . 7 .\nyou can create and associate azure key vaults from within the visual studio ide .\narchitecture , interiors , landscape , urban planning , engineering , construction , development . . .\nthe topwin center and intercontinental beijing sanlitun won an aia hong kong honor award for architecture .\narchitecture , interiors , landscape , urban planning , development , graphic design / signage . . .\nat page , we believe that architecture is a critical force in helping clients accomplish their missions .\nmay 08 , 2018 - - visual studio 2017 version 15 . 7 security advisory notice\nsee all customer - reported issues fixed in visual studio 2017 version 15 . 7 .\nthis innovative program gives participants the chance to work on their graduate school portfolio under the supervision of our studio instructors , experience intensive studio culture , and network with like - minded participants and experts in the fields of architecture , urban design , digital fabrication and heritage conservation .\nhyttinen , p . , parkkonen , j . , yl\u00f6nen , v . 2007 . i - house . in j . vanamo , editor . floating village \u2013 case studies . helsinki university of technology , department of architecture . espoo , finland .\nhyttinen , p . , parkkonen , j . , yl\u00f6nen , v . 2007 . dymaxion house . in vanamo , j . , editor . floating village \u2013 case studies . helsinki university of technology , department of architecture . espoo , finland .\njune 18 , 2018 - - visual studio 2017 version 15 . 7 . 4 servicing update\nmay 31 , 2018 - - visual studio 2017 version 15 . 7 . 3 servicing update\nmay 21 , 2018 - - visual studio 2017 version 15 . 7 . 2 servicing update\nmay 08 , 2018 - - visual studio 2017 version 15 . 7 . 1 servicing update\nmay 07 , 2018 - - visual studio 2017 version 15 . 7 . 0 minor release\nvisual studio installation hangs at\nwaiting for microsoft . visualstudio . graphics . enabletools\n.\nsee all existing known issues and available workarounds in visual studio 2017 version 15 . 7 .\nstudio v is a studio based architectural and urban practice based in new york city . we are dedicated to the reinvention of the contemporary city . the focus of our work is the evolution of urban centers and the re - design of our cities to be greener , more sustainable , resilient , livable , and provide greater opportunity .\nwe updated the visual studio ios development tools for c + + to work with xcode 9 .\nstudio first includes field trips to prominent architectural landmarks in the capital region and the canadian centre for architecture in montreal , architectural firm tours with local architects , focused lectures from major thinkers in the theory and practice of architecture , as well as , workshops in digital applications , portfolio preparation , and writing statements of interest .\nvisual studio tools for xamarin can automatically install missing android api levels required by xamarin . android projects .\nvisual studio ' s bundled cmake installation has been upgraded from 3 . 10 to 3 . 11 .\nthe commit hash for a build of the tools is available in help > about microsoft visual studio .\nvisual studio closed debug a new instance project1 , when a new debug new instance project2 has started .\nyl\u00f6nen , v . 2015 . p\u00e4\u00e4suunnittelijan teht\u00e4v\u00e4t eritt\u00e4in vaativassa j\u00e4nnebetoni - ja sis\u00e4ilmakorjauksessa \u2013 case : lahden stadion . aalto university professional development . espoo , finland . ( pdf )\nyl\u00f6nen , v . 2012 . aurinkokylpyj\u00e4 ja okrankeltaista \u2013 hietarannan vanha pukeutumispaviljonki . in muuriankkuri , issue 2 / 2012 . the finnish cultural heritage foundation . helsinki , finland .\ndid you know that a master of architecture professional degree is available to students with an undergraduate major in any field . we have developed a \u2018bridge\u2019 program called studio first , to help students who are interested in such a degree .\nfaculty david benjamin ( m . arch ' 05 ) is interviewed by architect magazine on\nexpanding the definition of architecture\nassistant professor david benjamin ( ' 05 m . arch ) leads\norganic architecture today : mushroom bricks workshop\nat moma\nvisual studio 2017 build tools support command - line builds for most visual studio projects . supported projects include : asp . net , azure , c + + desktop , clickonce , containers , . net core , . net desktop , node . js , office and sharepoint , python , typescript , unit tests , uwp , wcf , and xamarin . we expect to add support for sql in a future release . visual studio build tools now also support installing into a container . you can download visual studio build tools from visual studio downloads . a list of workload and component ids with which you can tailor your container image can be found in the visual studio build tools 2017 component directory .\nzachary colbert is a registered architect and educator based in brooklyn , new york where he serves as an adjunct assistant professor of architecture at the columbia university graduate school of architecture , planning and preservation ( gsapp ) and a part - time lecturer at the parsons new school for design school of constructed environments . he is currently a visiting professor at the carleton university azrieli school of architecture and urbanism .\napplications for studio first 2019 will open in october 2018 . join our mailing list to be informed when registration opens .\n$ 2960 + hst ( includes some studio supplies , and access to computer software while enrolled in the program ) .\ntypescript 2 . 8 rc is now included in visual studio 2017 version 15 . 7 . this release brings the following improvements :\nyl\u00f6nen , v . 2008 . foundation for a city . in ahlava , a . & m\u00e4kynen , t . , editors . aalto - korkeakoulun rakenne - ja kampusesimerkkej\u00e4 . ulh \u2013 university landscape helsinki : innovaatioyliopisto kaupungissa . helsinki university of technology , department of architecture . espoo , finland . isbn 978 - 951 - 22 - 9578 - 4 . *\nstudio v is a studio based architectural and urban practice based in new york city . the studio focuses on a broad range of design dealing with the contemporary urban condition at all scales and for nearly all types of projects . we design all scale projects from large and small ground up buildings and renovations , to new communities and urban infill designs , to finely scaled and detailed interiors . current projects include arts and cultural spaces and buildings , residential buildings , industrial buildings , institutional and educational facilities , urban and waterfront master planning , transportation facilities , mixed use retail and commercial buildings , restaurants and hospitality design .\nthe cost of studio first is considerably lower than the many similar programs in the us . coming to carleton would allow students to experience living for 5 weeks in ottawa and a studio excursion to montreal . please note : participants will cover their accommodation and transportation costs .\nafter update to visual studio 15 . 7 . 1 , some test programs fail in start - up due to reading access violation .\nvisual studio build tools now supports installing into a container , and we added support for building azure , uwp , and additional project types .\nshared components , tools , and sdks : this location is for files that are shared by side - by - side visual studio installations .\nthe windows 10 april 2018 update sdk ( build 17134 ) is the default sdk for the universal windows platform development workload in visual studio .\ninnovative and environmentally sensitive design , creative and competent technical solutions , respect for detail and a sincere interest to build an in depth relationship with our clients to completely understand their vision and goals has been a mainstay of the collaborative v design studio , inc . agenda since our inception , and is the platform that continues to drive the firm\u2019s principles and vision today .\nvisual studio asp . net and . net core developers on windows insider builds , can set breakpoints and debug their javascript files using a microsoft edge browser . visual studio will use the new edge devtools protocol developed by the microsoft edge team when targeting microsoft edge browser . developers can debug and fix javascript issues from within visual studio in both microsoft edge and google chrome browsers . we are glad to enable this often - requested feature from our customers . we would love to hear your feedback on the feature to help us improve and build a better visual studio .\n\u201cover the past month , i have found the instructors for this program very helpful in teaching us the basics of studio and assisting us through our various projects . i have learned a lot through this program that i am sure will be very helpful moving forward into a masters of architecture degree . \u201d\nparticipants who are planning to apply to carleton\u2019s march program are encouraged to visit the master of architecture ( m . arch ) page for information about the masters .\ncheck out the python in visual studio 15 . 7 blog post for more on using the debugger , conda , mypy , and type hints .\nanaconda version 5 . 1 . 0 is now available from the visual studio installer and is installed by default when the data science workload is selected .\n\u201cstudio first provided a nice outlet of exploration , through different mediums and thinking . throughout the program i learned to find comfort in presenting my thoughts and ideas and not solely finished products . by the programs end , i felt at ease that despite not having a bachelor\u2019s in architecture i was still in the right place . \u201d\nin addition to running his own studio ville works at the major finnish architecture company pes - architects ltd as principal designer and project architect in sports and retail projects . he takes part in managing the company\u2019s client relations with varma mutual pension insurance company . ville has also participated in kick - starting multiple coworking spaces in helsinki .\nkerry niester has over 16 years of experience in landscape architecture and have worked in a number of different professional environments . from a small private firm to the parks & recreation department with the city of san antonio , to the largest landscape architecture firm in texas ( tbg partners ) , kerry has been involved in nearly all areas of the profession .\nyou can debug both javascript and typescript directly in visual studio when using google chrome as your browser of choice . all you need to do is select chrome as your browser in visual studio and hit f5 to debug . see the client - side debugging of asp . net projects in google chrome for additional information .\n* referenced in : xanthopoulos , k . & milissi , m . 2008 . moving the school of architecture of the ntua . urltoken and www . kx - mm . com .\nraised in san antonio , mark loomis has 14 years of experience in the landscape architecture industry and 14 years of related fields of architectural stonework and precast concrete technical detailing . this technical background serves mark when tackling difficult projects . with a die - hard passion for landscape architecture , mr . loomis most treasures the opportunity to interact with a wide variety of developers , design professionals .\nplease note : to be eligible for most master of architecture ( m . arch ) degree programs in canada , you need to have an honours bachelor\u2019s degree ( or 4 - years bachelor\u2019s degree ) .\nvisual studio build tools allow you to create build servers without installing all of visual studio . in response to customer requests , we enhanced visual studio build tools to support additional project types . these project types include uwp tools , bringing the supported project list asp . net , azure , c + + desktop , clickonce , containers , . net core , . net desktop , node . js , office and sharepoint , python , typescript , unit tests , uwp , wcf , and xamarin . we expect to add support for sql in a future release .\nyl\u00f6nen , v . 2015 . the chameleon on the beach . in berglund , e . & kohtala , c . , editors . changing helsinki \u2013 11 views on a city unfolding . kustannusosakeyhti\u00f6 nemo . helsinki , finland . isbn 978 - 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( buy it here )\nvalgora\u2019s vision was ambitious : his firm , studio v , proposed to build a sprawling business and retail hub where tech firms could sow their brooklyn roots . the proposal aimed to build something of a silicon valley tech campus , engendering a technology - driven culture of collaboration and creativity . retail stores , bars , restaurants , and a history museum devoted to coffee will occupy the rest of the real estate , which , if all goes according to plan , should re - infuse the space with new life . \u201cthe original building had shutters and slides that you were always opening and closing , \u201d valgora tells me . \u201cthere was this kind of life to it . the architecture wasn\u2019t static . i want to bring back this feeling . \u201d\ntillotson design associates , founded in 2004 , is a wbe lighting design consultancy based in new york city . a diverse staff with backgrounds in architecture , interior design , and theater , including several leed accredited professionals , combine talents to create exemplary work . together , our principals provide over 80 years of lighting expertise . the launch of tillotson design associates came just after ms . tillotson completed lighting designs for the seattle central public library and prada beverly hills with the office for metropolitan architecture .\ncollaborative v design studio is a scottsdale , arizona based full service landscape architectural and land planning firm composed of diverse yet complimentary design and development based talents specializing in thematic driven , master planned , active adult and recreational base communities , multi - family , senior living residential and mixed use development throughout the western and arid regions of the united states and abroad . formed in 1993 under a previous name the firm re - branded itself in 2012 to address its expanding geographical reach , which has included developments in the united states , mexico , china and the middle east .\nimproved save experience : before you update visual studio , all pending changes will be saved locally first - - before starting the update . the update dialog , will show a save all & update button instead of update now .\nthe visual studio installer ships with an updated android sdk configuration , including android api 27 and android sdk tools 26 . this includes support for quick boot , which enables your android emulator to boot in less than five seconds .\nthe dialog window ( figure 2 ) that indicates which long running operation is keeping visual studio busy , is now screen reader accessible ( for example , nvda , narrator , etc . ) . when the dialog is shown by visual studio , the screen reader plays an audio cue indicating new information is visible on the screen . users can read the contents of the dialog or interact with the cancel button when available by invoking the change view command in narrator .\nmr . hillman has educational and practical experience as both a landscape architect and an artist . as a licensed landscape architect he has completed a multitude of retail , municipal , and multi - family projects . most notably , his work with the optima developments merges architecture and landscape architecture into a vertical living ecosystem . as an artist , he has completed both public and private artwork and has had his work displayed internationally . his combination of artistic and technical skills has proven essential in creating environments that define a sense of place and engage the human experience .\nwe would love to hear from you ! for issues , let us know through the report a problem option in the upper right - hand corner of either the installer or the visual studio ide itself . the icon is located in the upper right - hand corner . you can track your issues in the visual studio developer community , where you can ask questions and find answers . you can also make a product suggestion through uservoice or get free installation help through our live chat support .\nmark v padilla serves as the principal in charge | lead designer | design quality assurance and every project\u2019s primary contact . mark padilla\u2019s lifelong knowledge of the central texas region and leadership role on a broad range of projects is valuable to the team and will prove extremely beneficial to the design and construction process . he will work on day to day coordination with all consultants and extensively with the contractor to manage construction administration services .\non the top of the site will be a green roofpark partially ensconced in glass . yet the boldest element is a schism carving through the middle of empire stores like a winding river , revealing an open courtyard . the radical concept was inspired , at least in part , by the work of artist gordon matta clark . \u201cwhen these [ other architecture firms ] didn\u2019t get it , i think they were cautious , \u201d says valgora . \u201cthey were trying to be respectful , which i understand . but brooklyn is bold and daring . you come here to meet people creating new products , new furniture , new designs . the architecture has to reflect that . \u201d\nhe is the author of tectonic acts of desire and doubt ( 2012 ) , the ninth volume in the architecture words series of the architectural association , and his designs and writings have appeared in numerous national and international publications . other recent publications and interviews include the extended multi - media version of \u201cthe transformations of giulio romano\u201d ( aggregate , 2017 ) ; \u201cpalladio and eisenman redux : outside - in , \u201d in constructs ( yale university school of architecture , 2016 ) ; \u201cmark rakatansky , mark rakatansky studio , \u201d conversation with the editors in project ( 2015 ) ; \u201cmark rakatansky\u201d in form , idea , resonance : thirty years of architectural league emerging voices ( princeton architectural press , 2015 ) ; \u201cm . rakatansky\u2019s favorite favorite things\u201d on symposium ( transmission arts , wgxc 90 . 7 - fm , 2014 ) ; \u201cthe transformations of giulio romano\u201d in giulio romano e l\u2019arte del cinquecento ( franco cosimo panini editore , 2014 ) ; and \u201cbyoung cho\u2019s between\u201d in byoung cho architect ( thames & hudson , 2014 ) .\nwhen a xamarin . android project is loaded , visual studio can determine if the android api level used by the project is missing from your machine and automatically install it for you in the background . to enable this feature , go to tools > options > xamarin > android settings > auto install android sdks .\ndavid benjamin begins this conversation with benjamin aranda , the fourth of six recorded live at the conference \u201cmaking books now\u201d on september 15 , 2017 . the conference was co - organized by columbia gsapp and the chicago architecture biennial on the occasion of the biennial\u2019s opening at the chicago cultural center , and was hosted by gsapp\u2019s director of publications , james graham .\nborn and raised in san antonio , mark has 15 years of experience in the landscape architecture industry throughout texas . mark\u2019s design philosophy is based on the belief that the best design solution relies on a collaborative team approach . mark has overseen the design and construction of a diverse range of project types including civic parks , master plan projects , mixed - use developments and more .\nthe cmake targets view provides an alternative way to view a cmake project ' s source in the solution explorer ; instead of a folder - based view , it organizes the code into individual cmake targets ( figure 4 ) . the organization is similar to the organization of the project and solution files created by the cmake\nvisual studio\ngenerator .\nadriana ross was born and raised in bulgaria and developed a keen interest in design and architecture after moving to canada . adriana is a ph . d . candidate at the azrieli school of architecture and urbanism and has been teaching for the last 8 years as a sessional instructor . her research , teaching and original work focuses on the translation of meaning from past tradition to a contemporary context in a way that incorporates the evolution of social values . adriana has published and presented papers internationally on matters of the state and future of ecclesial buildings . her personal work on the creation and preservation of ephemeral structures has been published in the international magazine domus . through her research and studies she has received several awards and grants . adriana holds first place and honourable mentions from local and international architectural competitions .\nmr . vecchia has a diverse background in the fields of land and site specific planning and landscape architecture . his ability to craft environments of micro and macro scales and to understand the symbiotic relationship in the creation of effective spaces , comes from the comprehensive understanding and application of integrated physical planning and detailed landscape architecture which is at the core of his practice . he is well versed in both the private and public sector development process acting as a design team leader and / or city liaison and coordinator . working closely with local , national and international groups over the last 25 years mr . vecchia has designed and implemented a variety of award winning master planned community , golf course , recreational , multi - family and mixed - use projects throughout the united states , mexico , middle east and china .\nhe has received a diverse range of awards in architecture , urbanism , and graphic design . his project open stacks was selected for the 2013 little free libraries / new york in association with architectural league of new york and the pen world voices festival . his work was selected for inclusion in the gwangju design biennale in south korea and in the city : third millennium for the venice biennale . his designs and installations have also been exhibited in the getty center ( los angeles ) , institute of contemporary art ( boston ) , k\u00fcnstlerhaus stuttgart , louisiana museum ( denmark ) , university of california at los angeles , the urban center , and yale university . he was selected by the architectural league of new york as an \u201cemerging voice . \u201d he received a special citation in the 39th annual progressive architecture awards . his graphic design work has twice received awards from the american center for design\u2019s annual 100 shows , as well as awards from the 41st i . d . annual design review and print\u2019s 7th digital design & illustration annual . grants and fellowships include the chicago institute for architecture and urbanism , the graham foundation , the samuel h . kress fellowship from the fitch foundation , and the new york state council on the arts .\nstudio first is open to all graduates of a bachelor\u2019s degree program from a university or equivalent , including mature students . it is also open to upper year students currently enrolled in a degree program . international students are eligible to apply ; the application process is the same for all applicants . feel free to contact us for any questions regarding your eligibility for the program .\nin may of 2012 kerry\u2019s passion and dedication to the profession inspired him to start kerry niester design , ada kn design . as an expert in graphic design and illustration renderings , march of 2016 kerry joined mp studio as a key design principal and profound sense of storytelling through placemaking in landscape architecture . kerry loves helping clients transform their initial thoughts into visual reality . through design and graphic presentation , and a focus on the details , from construction documentation through construction administration , his goal is to create a product for the client that they can be proud of . telling a story through design\u2026giving it a soul\u2026is kerry\u2019s desire , no matter the size of the project , or the budget . the challenge is to be able to balance practical design decisions with maximum creativity to deliver a competitive product for each client .\nxamarin . forms developers using visual studio 2017 version 15 . 7 will notice a vastly improved intellisense experience ( figure 5 ) . the xamarin . forms xaml editing experience is now powered by the same intellisense engine that powers wpf and uwp . this brings many enhancements to developers , including improved matching , light bulb suggestions , code navigation , linting , resource completion , and markup extension completion .\nthe core value of the firm\u2019s design process is to provide principal involvement in all phases of every project . participation by the firm\u2019s founders paul vecchia , matt drager and scott heffernan is accomplished by project selectivity and the use of a studio format in which the principals are not locked in private offices nor just show up for meetings , but rather are at the forefront of day to day operations .\ndavid benjamin ( \u201805 m . arch ) is founding principal of the living and assistant professor at columbia gsapp . he also directs the gsapp incubator at the new museum\u2019s new inc . benjamin\u2019s work combines research and practice , and it involves exploring new ideas through prototyping . focusing on the intersection of biology , computation , and design , benjamin has articulated three frameworks for harnessing living organisms for architecture : bio - processing , bio - sensing , and bio - manufacturing .\nwe made ios device provisioning for development easier ( figure 6 ) . in visual studio 2017 version 15 . 7 , there ' s a streamlined experience to request a development certificate , generate a signing key , add a device in the developer center , and create a provisioning profile , all with a single button click . all the heavy lifting of provisioning an ios device is handled for you in less than 30 seconds .\nin march of 2013 , brooklyn bridge park issued a call for proposals to rejuvenate the abandoned site , with one caveat : to preserve the historic integrity of the buildings . ( a similar competition had fallen through a decade earlier . ) one architecture firm submitted a proposal to convert empire stores into a multi - hyphenate boxing museum , sports center , and shopping center . ( think : chelsea piers . ) another group entered the competition with plans to transform the roof of empire stores into an urban farm .\nwell - designed architecture can have a significant impact on culture by reshaping behavior through physical changes to the built environment . we promise design that makes lives better . buildings are more important for what they do \u2014 for the positive impact they make on individual lives \u2014 than for what they are , in terms of image . that is why we have a solution - driven project focus that results in life - enhancing buildings and places . our vision is to be influential champions for design that makes lives better .\nmark rakatansky is adjunct associate professor at columbia gsapp and principal of mark rakatansky studio . his work as an architect and writer focuses on the transformative capabilities of design . current and recently completed projects include a number of projects in indonesia ( a cultural complex , a cluster housing project , a townhouse , and the residence permana ) , as well as the apartment inner liner , the headstone for ira , the urban installation open stacks , and the clock roman time .\nfiguring out what android sdks to install for mobile development can be time consuming . visual studio 2017 version 15 . 7 adds a new android sdk manager that takes the guesswork out of managing android sdk installations . after opening a project for which you don\u2019t have sdks installed to build it , a notice will appear to help you download the required sdks . after clicking download & install and accepting the relevant license agreement , the correct sdks will automatically be installed in the background for you .\nmr . drager is well versed in the practice of landscape architecture and land planning . his skill set is diverse with an ability to design on a broad or detailed scale . his expertise spans the spectrum from master planning to landscape architectural construction documentation . in addition to his design experience , mr . drager excels at the analytics of project management and coordination with private sector developers and municipal agencies alike . as a native texan , he takes pride in his work . his attention to detail and unyielding work ethic afford him the ability to approach challenges as an opportunity in disguise .\nthe living has won many design prizes , including the emerging voices award from the architectural league , the new practices award from the american institute of architects new york chapter , the young architects program award from the museum of modern art and moma ps1 , and a holcim sustainability award . recent projects include the princeton architecture laboratory ( a new building for research on next - generation design and construction technologies ) , pier 35 ecopark ( a 200 - foot - long floating pier in the east river that changes color according to water quality ) , and hy - fi ( a branching tower for the museum of modern art and moma ps1 made of a new type of biodegradable brick ) .\nin the 19th century , empire stores was a busy row of warehouses used to store and ship coffee . abandoned in the 1950s , now architect jay valgora is transforming the area into a thriving retail and business center to attract innovative talent .\nit\u2019s a freezing afternoon in late march , and i\u2019m standing in a dark abandoned warehouse in dumbo , brooklyn , with an excitable architect . a few stories below us , construction workers are drilling and hammering away , causing the old wood floors to rattle . my hard hat doesn\u2019t fit quite right .\nthe architect , jay valgora , isn\u2019t fazed . he\u2019s standing at the forefront of our tour group , talking animatedly about how excited he is to carry out the reconstruction of empire stores , a side - by - side collection of massive , dark red brick buildings ominously presiding over water street . abandoned since the 1950s , the historic landmark , once it\u2019s refurbished , is being billed as new york\u2019s next big tech and business epicenter\u2013a pulsing slice of san francisco on the other side of the east river . valgora hopes to open for business in the fall of 2015 .\nthis area was terrible [ 20 years ago ] . there were bodies washing up on the river front , and the street was full of abandoned cars .\nat the moment , though , its insides are hollow and dusty , the exterior shuttered and dilapidated . our group is having a hard time staying warm .\n\u201copen your hand , \u201d says valgora , a tall , elegantly disheveled creative - type who thinks fast , talks faster , and still chooses his words with precision . i can see the frost from his breath . he kneels , picks something small off the ground , and drops it in my palm . it\u2019s a coffee bean . \u201cthese beans , \u201d he says , beaming , \u201care all over a century old . \u201d\nwith the last of the seven buildings completed in 1885 , all 300 , 000 - square - feet of these four - to five - story warehouses were once used to store , pack , and ship coffee . chutes , slides , and mechanical pulley systems cut through the middle of the floor plan , as if magically transposed from a steampunk nerd\u2019s imagination . all told , the cavernous interior is a haunting relic of old - timey brooklyn .\nvalgora\u2019s enthusiasm for the renovation seems to inoculate him against the cold . he tells me he first fell in love with the civil war - era space 20 years ago , when he moved to new york from london . \u201cthis area was terrible then , \u201d he recalls . \u201cat that point there were bodies washing up on the river front , and the street was full of abandoned cars . \u201d in the late 19th and early 20th centuries , empire stores provided a physical buffer between the criminal thrum of the piers and the lives of everyday brooklynites . now it\u2019s a shuttered monolith , sandwiched between an enormous carousel and a trendy art gallery .\n\u201ci went to a party in a warehouse near here , where people were living on one floor and artists were on another one , \u201d valgora recalls . \u201cso i came to a party , and walked to the waterfront , and walked in front of these buildings , which were all boarded up and sealed off . it was literally my first week in new york . i said , \u2018this is the most amazing neighborhood . i wonder if something\u2019s ever going to come of it . & apos ; \u201d\nin many ways , the $ 150 million renovation isn\u2019t unlike james corner\u2019s high line in manhattan\u2013a little bit of old mixed with a whole lot of new . \u201cto me it\u2019s all about authenticity and creating contrast , \u201d says valgora . \u201cthe new elements have to be true to their own time . for example , i\u2019m using state of the art glass technology to create these very sheer , elegant walls . then i\u2019m slicing through these old walls to reveal and express where the old wood is . it\u2019s about keeping each element true to itself , and about maintaining the authenticity and integrity of each one . \u201d\nby some measures , tech is new york city\u2019s fastest growing industry . a recent report from hr & a investors found that the tech ecosystem ballooned to nearly 300 , 000 jobs over the past decade , an overall increase of 18 % . individually , tech is now a bigger industry in the big apple than media or retail , comprising 12 . 6 % of new york city\u2019s total workforce . and while major companies like google and facebook are planting their silicon alley roots in manhattan , brooklyn\u2019s \u201ctech triangle\u201d\u2013 which is home to more than 500 startups \u2013doesn\u2019t have a centralized hub .\n\u201cyoung people in tech firms , they\u2019re inhabiting the building , \u201d says valgora . \u201cthey\u2019re not sealed off and putting in their eight hours there . they\u2019re coming and going ; eating and drinking ; working , playing , sleeping . they\u2019re hanging out in there . \u201d\nthat 24 / 7 work culture celebrated by technocrats certainly has its share of drawbacks , as hbo and valleywag like to remind us . and maintaining such a space certainly won\u2019t come cheap : rent will run $ 65 per square foot of office space ( $ 90 for the rooftop ) , reportedly setting a record for the borough .\na representative for the site\u2019s developer , midtown equities , says that \u201cabout a dozen\u201d tech firms are in talks to relocate their operations to empire stores , though he declined to offer specific names . brooklyn - based west elm has already signed on to relocate its headquarters and flagship store to the site . and , fittingly , coffee roaster la colombe will be open for business as well . \u201ci want the building to be responsive to them , \u201d says valgora . \u201ci think that\u2019s really important . most office buildings are not living things . they\u2019re hermetically sealed off . i want it to be changeable and responsive to its environment . i want it to be social , to build a community . \u201d\nindeed , valgora envisions empire stores becoming a pulsing , hyper - caffeinated fixture of new york\u2019s burgeoning tech economy , a shining symbol that brooklyn\u2013in his words\u2013\u201chas arrived . \u201d\nnot everyone is a fan of empire stores\u2019 imminent resurrection , with the ribbon - cutting set\u2013at the earliest\u2013for fall 2015 . \u201cthe massive addition will alter the building forever without making it better , \u201d says doreen gallo of the dumbo neighborhood alliance . she\u2019s hardly alone . another resident , ethan goldamn , argues that the redesign will ruin brooklyn\u2019s view of the manhattan skyline , transforming the roof into \u201ca glassed - in party venue destined to become just another wedding mill . \u201d\nthe criticisms leveled at the rebuild come at a time when rent in the borough is skyrocketing , nearly rivaling that of the tiny concrete island across the east river . according to bloomberg , the median monthly rent in brooklyn is $ 2 , 900 , up 13 % from a year earlier . the influx of new money will cause new , periphery businesses to spring up all around the destination . dumbo will become even more expensive than it already is .\nand it might not even be the first major renovation hoping to attract a new creative class to the neighborhood . on thursday , the new york daily news reported that a cluster of buildings owned by the kushner companies , including the infamous dumbo watchtower , is about to get transformed into a similar high - tech mecca , catering to new york\u2019s tech triangle . it is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2015 .\nyet the new york described by e . b . white has always been a city defined by its divides , a delicate balancing act between new and old ; insiders and outsiders ; haves and have - nots . like the miami - style high rises in williamsburg or the barney\u2019s in cobble hill , empire stores may just be the latest evidence that the manhattanization of brooklyn is all but inevitable .\nafter our tour concludes , our group retreats back into dumbo , looking for a place to warm up . a pizzeria - slash - craft beer bar turns us away\u2013they\u2019re closed between lunch and dinner . instead , we settle on a minimalist coffee shop that , according to one yelp review , is \u201cthe perfect place to have after dinner espresso and yummy pumpkin whoopie pies . \u201d valgora and i sit at a counter , facing out toward the cobblestone street . \u201ci want the courtyard to open during the summer\u2013so you can smell the air\u2013and closed during the winter , but still have sight lines and views , \u201d he tells me , leafing through a few renderings . \u201ci want it to be a living thing . \u201d\nchris is a staff writer at fast company , where he covers business and tech . he has also written for the week , time , men ' s journal , the atlantic , and more .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nour work is deeply focused within the culture and community of the city and the unique character of each neighborhood . we respond to the context with innovation born of design and insight learned from history .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nby using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website .\nyou can ' t download files . if you have account , visit my account page or subscribe to one of the download plans .\n) 2 . 26 - 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index . passport of slovenia power rank is 29 . visa free country is 159\npassport index . passport of spain power rank is 11 . visa free country is 163\npassport index . passport of sweden power rank is 4 . visa free country is 163\npassport index . passport of switzerland power rank is 15 . visa free country is 162\npassport index . passport of thailand power rank is 108 . visa free country is 80\npassport index . passport of turkey power rank is 89 . visa free country is 114\npassport index . passport of algeria power rank is 169 . visa free country is 55\npassport index . passport of azerbaijan power rank is 124 . visa free country is 71\npassport index . passport of bangladesh power rank is 191 . visa free country is 43\npassport index . passport of cameroon power rank is 175 . visa free country is 50\npassport index . passport of comoros power rank is 165 . visa free country is 56\npassport index . passport of egypt power rank is 164 . visa free country is 56\npassport index . passport of gabon power rank is 152 . visa free country is 59\npassport index . passport of gambia power rank is 126 . visa free country is 69\npassport index . passport of ghana power rank is 138 . visa free country is 65\npassport index . passport of guinea power rank is 145 . visa free country is 61\npassport index . passport of indonesia power rank is 118 . visa free country is 74\npassport index . passport of lesotho power rank is 117 . visa free country is 75\npassport index . passport of liberia power rank is 174 . visa free country is 51\npassport index . passport of macao power rank is 71 . visa free country is 126\npassport index . passport of mauritania power rank is 153 . visa free country is 59\npassport index . passport of mexico power rank is 52 . visa free country is 142\npassport index . passport of morocco power rank is 139 . visa free country is 64\npassport index . passport of namibia power rank is 123 . visa free country is 71\npassport index . passport of nepal power rank is 182 . visa free country is 46\npassport index . passport of niger power rank is 157 . visa free country is 57\npassport index . passport of nigeria power rank is 178 . visa free country is 49\npassport index . passport of pakistan power rank is 197 . visa free country is 34\npassport index . passport of taiwan power rank is 68 . visa free country is 129\npassport index . passport of tanzania power rank is 127 . visa free country is 69\npassport index . passport of togo power rank is 158 . visa free country is 57\npassport index . passport of tunisia power rank is 129 . visa free country is 68\npassport index . passport of turkmenistan power rank is 161 . visa free country is 57\npassport index . passport of uzbekistan power rank is 142 . visa free country is 63\npassport index . passport of vanuatu power rank is 74 . visa free country is 124\npassport index . passport of zambia power rank is 134 . visa free country is 66\npassport index . passport of zimbabwe power rank is 135 . visa free country is 66\npassport index . passport of afghanistan power rank is 199 . visa free country is 30\npassport index . passport of argentina power rank is 44 . visa free country is 154\npassport index . passport of armenia power rank is 131 . visa free country is 68\npassport index . passport of australia power rank is 28 . visa free country is 160\npassport index . passport of bahamas power rank is 53 . visa free country is 140\npassport index . passport of barbados power rank is 50 . visa free country is 144\npassport index . passport of belarus power rank is 109 . visa free country is 79\npassport index . passport of belize power rank is 99 . visa free country is 91\npassport index . passport of benin power rank is 141 . visa free country is 63\npassport index . passport of bhutan power rank is 150 . visa free country is 60\npassport index . passport of botswana power rank is 113 . visa free country is 77\npassport index . passport of brazil power rank is 42 . visa free country is 154\npassport index . passport of burundi power rank is 172 . visa free country is 52\npassport index . passport of canada power rank is 22 . visa free country is 162\npassport index . passport of croatia power rank is 40 . visa free country is 154\npassport index . passport of cuba power rank is 125 . visa free country is 70\npassport index . passport of djibouti power rank is 177 . visa free country is 50\npassport index . passport of eritrea power rank is 189 . visa free country is 44\npassport index . passport of fiji power rank is 100 . visa free country is 89\npassport index . passport of grenada power rank is 69 . visa free country is 128\npassport index . passport of guatemala power rank is 75 . visa free country is 124\npassport index . passport of guyana power rank is 104 . visa free country is 84\npassport index . passport of haiti power rank is 148 . visa free country is 61\npassport index . passport of honduras power rank is 72 . visa free country is 125\npassport index . passport of iceland power rank is 30 . visa free country is 159\npassport index . passport of india power rank is 143 . visa free country is 62\npassport index . passport of iraq power rank is 198 . visa free country is 33\npassport index . passport of israel power rank is 49 . visa free country is 145\npassport index . passport of jamaica power rank is 102 . visa free country is 87\npassport index . passport of jordan power rank is 163 . visa free country is 56\npassport index . passport of kazakhstan power rank is 107 . visa free country is 81\npassport index . passport of kenya power rank is 121 . visa free country is 72\npassport index . passport of kiribati power rank is 84 . visa free country is 116\npassport index . passport of kuwait power rank is 98 . visa free country is 92\npassport index . passport of kyrgyzstan power rank is 137 . visa free country is 66\npassport index . passport of laos power rank is 168 . visa free country is 55\npassport index . passport of lebanon power rank is 192 . visa free country is 43\npassport index . passport of libya power rank is 193 . visa free country is 43\npassport index . passport of liechtenstein power rank is 36 . visa free country is 156\npassport index . passport of maldives power rank is 106 . visa free country is 82\npassport index . passport of mauritius power rank is 64 . visa free country is 130\npassport index . passport of micronesia power rank is 93 . visa free country is 111\npassport index . passport of mozambique power rank is 154 . visa free country is 58\npassport index . passport of nauru power rank is 112 . visa free country is 78\npassport index . passport of nicaragua power rank is 86 . visa free country is 115\npassport index . passport of palau power rank is 94 . visa free country is 109\npassport index . passport of panama power rank is 70 . visa free country is 128\npassport index . passport of paraguay power rank is 67 . visa free country is 129\npassport index . passport of rwanda power rank is 155 . visa free country is 58\npassport index . passport of samoa power rank is 79 . visa free country is 122\npassport index . passport of somalia power rank is 195 . visa free country is 38\npassport index . passport of sudan power rank is 194 . visa free country is 43\npassport index . passport of suriname power rank is 115 . visa free country is 76\npassport index . passport of swaziland power rank is 119 . visa free country is 73\npassport index . passport of syria power rank is 196 . visa free country is 37\npassport index . passport of tonga power rank is 82 . visa free country is 117\npassport index . passport of tuvalu power rank is 80 . visa free country is 120\npassport index . passport of uganda power rank is 136 . visa free country is 66\npassport index . passport of ukraine power rank is 63 . visa free country is 131\npassport index . passport of uruguay power rank is 55 . visa free country is 139\npassport index . passport of venezuela power rank is 65 . visa free country is 130\npassport index . passport of yemen power rank is 190 . visa free country is 44\npassport index . passport of angola power rank is 170 . visa free country is 54\npassport index . passport of chad power rank is 167 . visa free country is 55\npassport index . passport of congo power rank is 176 . visa free country is 50\npassport index . passport of dominica power rank is 76 . visa free country is 123\npassport index . passport of malawi power rank is 120 . visa free country is 72\npassport index . passport of tajikistan power rank is 147 . visa free country is 61\npassport index . passport of equatorial guinea power rank is 171 . visa free country is 54\npassport index . passport of russian federation power rank is 85 . visa free country is 115\npassport index . passport of sri lanka power rank is 186 . visa free country is 44\npassport index . passport of united kingdom power rank is 25 . visa free country is 161\npassport index . passport of burkina faso power rank is 151 . visa free country is 59\npassport index . passport of saudi arabia power rank is 114 . visa free country is 77\npassport index . passport of sierra leone power rank is 140 . visa free country is 63\npassport index . passport of solomon islands power rank is 78 . visa free country is 122\npassport index . passport of south africa power rank is 96 . visa free country is 97\npassport index . passport of south korea power rank is 13 . visa free country is 163\npassport index . passport of vatican city power rank is 54 . visa free country is 140\npassport index . passport of viet nam power rank is 162 . visa free country is 56\npassport index . passport of cape verde power rank is 130 . visa free country is 68\npassport index . passport of costa rica power rank is 60 . visa free country is 133\npassport index . passport of el salvador power rank is 77 . visa free country is 123\npassport index . passport of hong kong power rank is 46 . visa free country is 147\npassport index . passport of marshall islands power rank is 88 . visa free country is 114\npassport index . passport of north korea power rank is 185 . visa free country is 45\npassport index . passport of saint lucia power rank is 66 . visa free country is 129\npassport index . passport of san marino power rank is 47 . visa free country is 147\npassport index . passport of south sudan power rank is 184 . visa free country is 45\npassport index . passport of dominican republic power rank is 128 . visa free country is 69\npassport index . passport of new zealand power rank is 27 . visa free country is 160\npassport index . passport of palestinian territories power rank is 183 . visa free country is 45\nthe uk passport was given an overhaul last year , with nifty designs featuring the likes of john constable , shakespeare , charles babbage and antony gormley .\nrecency : taken in the last 30 days . background : cream or light grey colored . no designs .\npassport index . passport of timor - leste power rank is 97 . visa free country is 96\npassport index . passport of central african republic power rank is 173 . visa free country is 52\npassport index . passport of guinea - bissau power rank is 166 . visa free country is 55\npassport index . passport of papua new guinea power rank is 116 . visa free country is 76\npassport index . passport of antigua and barbuda power rank is 61 . visa free country is 132\npassport index . passport of bosnia and herzegovina power rank is 91 . visa free country is 112\npassport index . passport of united arab emirates power rank is 41 . visa free country is 154\npassport index . passport of trinidad and tobago power rank is 62 . visa free country is 132\npassport designs master tracks midi sequencer software\nthe 1 - 2 - 3 of midi sequencers\n1 - page advertisement from page 11 in keyboard february 1986 .\npassport index . passport of myanmar [ burma ] power rank is 179 . visa free country is 48\npassport index . passport of sao tome and principe power rank is 144 . visa free country is 62\npassport index . passport of saint kitts and nevis power rank is 59 . visa free country is 134\npassport index . passport of united states of america power rank is 14 . visa free country is 163\nsoftware designs do not meet clients ' expectations . call a meeting with clients and information technology experts to clarify expectations and designs . redesign and make the required changes to the software code to get projects back on track and client satisfaction . ( 3 )\npassport index . passport of st . vincent and the grenadines power rank is 58 . visa free country is 135\npassport index . passport of congo ( dem . rep . ) power rank is 181 . visa free country is 47\nwrite procedures for engineering and design processes . for example , civil engineering technologists may write step - by - step procedures for technicians to follow when preparing engineering designs . they may write guidelines which specify criteria for project designs , materials acquisition and construction methods . ( 4 )\nhidden windows 98 midi files starting in the urltoken file on the cd . possibly from passport designs . zip\n. zip\narchive ; all files contained in midi\n. mid\nformat .\npassport index . passport of cote d ' ivoire ( ivory coast ) power rank is 146 . visa free country is 61\nsome national archives and records administration ( nara ) regional facilities have selected microfilmed passport records . use our microfilm catalog to determine which nara facilities have passport microfilm , or call the facility to verify passport microfilm availability .\nshould these designs ignite your own creative spark , head to dezeen ' s brexit passport competition entry page . we are calling for entries that present a positive vision of the post - brexit uk to the world , and that represent all its citizens .\nm1371 . registers and indexes for passport applications , 1810 - 1906 , rolls 10 - 11 , contain indexes to emergency passport applications , 1874 - 1906 .\nthe irish passport , redesigned in 2013 , is a lovely tribute to the music , architecture , and natural beauty of the emerald isle . the illustrations inside depict landmarks like the cliffs of moher and dublin\u2019s iconic river liffey , woven through with celtic designs .\nbackground cannot have any designs or be anything other than cream or light grey . if in a wheelchair , it must be covered with a sheet so it\u2019s not visible in the photo .\nread academic and professional journal articles . for example , municipal design technicians may read articles in the journal for water conservation to learn about new designs , construction methods and products . ( 4 )\npassport music software makes easy - to - use music notation software and midi software .\neach page of the austrian passport shows the coat of arms of a different province .\nonestop . mid , passport . mid , and canyon . mid on an opl3 card\nalways true to the current trends and fashion must - haves , each collection from disaster designs is unique , decorative and aimed at stressing one ' s individuality . with designs ranging from vintage inspired paper plane & dandy , through the elegant 1916 to the totally funky in a nutshell , you are sure to find something you ' ll love and show off whenever you ' re out and about .\nto renew your united kingdom passport or to apply for a visa , you must produce photos consistent with their very specific requirements . my passport photos is very familiar with what is needed for each type of passport or visa document and will get your photos right . simply review the quick facts below and let my passport photos do all the work .\nalthough it ' s as high as 6th place in the global passport power rank , the passport for the republic of ireland actually comes in as the 21st best in the individual passport power rank - a ranking system based on the country and their visa characteristics .\npassport music software always lets you think like a musician , instead of assuming you\u2019re a software engineer . and don\u2019t forget passport music software\u2019s avid , free world class customer support comprised of music professionals , because passport music software never forgets you . we\u2019re loyal like that .\nthere is no doubt that governor king was in perfect accord with the home government in his apprehension of french designs , and in his policy of anticipating them by occupying important points\nfor political reasons\n. *\nvisitors to the site can explore the world of passports , examine their designs , sort them by country , region and even by colour . for the first time ever , visitors can compare passports side by side .\nlike canada\u2019s passport , china\u2019s passport has an ultraviolet secret . pass a uv light over the inner pages , and illustrations of landmarks like the great wall of china burst into colorful life .\napplications applications have been microfilmed as emergency passport applications ( passports issued abroad ) , 1877 - 1907 ( 56 rolls ) . applications for 1874 - 1876 no longer exist . special passport applications\naccess is designs and manufactures innovative e - passport , e - id and e - dl readers for governmental and commercial applications . from the world\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s smallest oem ocr reader to our advanced full - page passport reader , we have product for every application ; border control , immigration , document issuance , law enforcement , banking , mobile network operators ( mnos ) , retail , kyc or anti - money laundering .\ni just remembered . there is one modern program i know that should work with passport actually .\ni was the chief midi producer for passport designs in 1990 , during which time i composed\ntrip through the grand canyon .\nwhile i have observed my name mentioned once in this posting ( though without reference ) , in almost 20 years i have never been given credit for this composition that has apparently delighted so many .\npassport music software offers affordable , incredibly intuitive notation and midi sequencer software that have withstood the test of time . from lead sheets to symphonic scores to midi tracks , passport music software has them all .\ni was at eccc last week and saw a passport designs midi cartridge that i couldn ' t pass up . i ' ve been wondering , can i make sid tunes with it ? i ' d like to be able to work this into my studio setup somewhere , rather than cutting my teeth learning to use a sid tracker .\nsince november last year , all new adult passports issued are valid for 10 years . a child passport ( under 16 ) still lasts for just five years , because their appearance is more likely to change . a standard adult passport will set you back $ 180 , and a child passport costs $ 105 .\nno one seems to know who composed passport . mid . that little bit of history seems completely lost .\nthe adoption of the national flag in 1965 was the result of many years of discussion , thousands of designs and a heated debate in parliament . the search for a new canadian flag began in 1925 , when a committee of the privy council began to look into potential designs . in 1946 , a parliamentary committee examined more than 2 , 600 submissions \u2013 but members could not agree on a new design . as the centennial of confederation approached , parliament increased its efforts to choose a new flag .\nthe common wisdom is that these songs were included with windows to troubleshoot midi playback , though microsoft could ' ve accomplished that without commissioning original songs . canyon . mid , officially titled\ntrip through the grand canyon ,\nwas composed by george stone of the company passport designs , an ' 80s and ' 90s music software company . but no one , including stone , seems to know who composed passport . mid . that little bit of history seems completely lost .\neach page of mexico\u2019s colorful passport features a different coat of arms to represent mexico\u2019s 31 states and federal district .\nrichard elen wades through the extensive features offered by passport ' s first music software release for the apple macintosh .\nm1848 . index to passport applications , 1850 - 52 , 1860 - 1880 , 1881 , 1906 - 23 , rolls 57 - 59 , includes an index to passports issued abroad ( emergency passport applications ) , 1906 - 18 .\nbut one of the best uses of the technique comes from hungary , which has embedded a message in its passport . under uv light , the passport displays the score to the sz\u00f3zat , one of the country ' s national anthems .\nm\u0101ori , the official language of new zealand , was first included in the county\u2019s passport in 2000 , replacing french .\ntoday the italian passport is red , but back in 1966 it was green , and in 1953 it was blue .\nunless you ' re a frequent globetrotter , you probably don ' t spend too much time thinking about your passport .\nthis passport was considered\ndamaged\nby jetstar , and its owner wasn ' t allowed to board the plane .\nwrite reminders notes and notes for co - workers . for example , municipal engineering technicians and technologists may write reminders about new types of roadway compaction equipment . they may write notes for co - workers to suggest ways to improve highway designs and increase traffic flows . ( 1 )\nthere is not much info on the web about this card . the wikipedia has some information but no photos . it ' s a very rare and hard to come by card but saying that most apple ii hardware is getting harder to find each day . the passport designs midi interface card allows you to connect midi devices to your apple ii o apple iie . even some games like origin\u2019s ultima v\nit takes eight hours to make one south korean biometric passport , and 26 , 500 can be produced in one day .\nwrite technical papers and other project documentation for the benefit of other programmers who may wish to modify the software to incorporate additional features or to build similar software . describe how software products work , discuss the technology behind software designs and suggest further applications of the software . ( 4 )\nthis week , we have mostly been disapproving of the new uk passport design . we have found it to be sexist , as well as ( gasp ) badly designed . it looks like the uk passport office fed every piece of british history , culture and random visual ephemera into ada lovelace\u2019s prototypical computer and it vomited the contents all over the pages of the new passport .\n2 . despatches relating to supposed french designs on australia ; especially the proceedings of baudin ' s expedition , and the measures taken by governor king to anticipate the french in forming a settlement in van diemen ' s land , 1802 - 3 . . . . . 25 pages . ]\nassess the need for data collection and research . for example , determine the need for a geotechnical analysis prior to starting construction projects . review the advantages and disadvantages of full analyses and the costs and results of analyses on previously completed projects that have similar designs and locations . ( 3 )\nwhilst there are various types of international passports , russia also issues an internal passport for travel between russia and former soviet states .\nyou can find loads more interesting info on the world ' s passports by clicking here to head over to the passport index .\nge accepted the challenge first , but another team also requested the chance to develop the turbosupercharger . contracts were awarded in what was the first military aircraft engine competition in the u . s . under wartime secrecy , both companies tested and developed various designs until the army called for a test demonstration .\nas long as you have a realme verified identity , you can order your passport online . this includes adults applying for their first passport , adult renewals , and parents renewing their children ' s passports . the online passport service is expected to expand this year to include applications by family groups , urgent applications to replace lost or stolen passports , and renewals for people who have changed their names .\na passport from the former ukrainian people\u2019s republic had just 16 pages , seven of which were filled with personal details about the holder .\nno , not at all .\nmidislave\nexisted like a decade before mssiah , and works just fine with passport interface = p\nin 1996 77 % of chinese citizens had a \u2018public affairs\u2019 passport , a document only issued to those involved in state - owned enterprises .\nthe national emblem , the garuda , adorns the front of the thai passport , a symbol of royalty and the power of the king .\nindex to passport applications , 1850 - 52 , on rolls 1 - 28 , was created by nara staff many years ago , and duplicates the information in m1371 , rolls 2 - 4 . index to passport applications , 1860 - 80 , on rolls 28 - 29 , was created by nara staff many years ago . it is an incomplete index to that time period , and only partially duplicates the information in m1371 , rolls 3 - 4 . index to passport applications , 1881 , on roll 29 , was created by nara staff many years ago , and duplicates the information in m1371 , roll 5 . index to passport applications , 1906 - 23 , on rolls 30 - 52 , was created by state department staff at the time the passport applications were submitted . index to passport extensions , 1917 - 20 , on rolls 53 - 57 .\nthe department of internal affairs says damage to your passport can affect the photograph and the performance of the security chip that contains your personal information . if your passport is water damaged , ripped , or in a generally bad condition , you may be refused permission to enter a country .\nthe passport designs soundchaser computer music system is a package that includes a mountain computer music synthesizer and the soundchaser piano - style keyboard for music input . the system hardware and software allows four - track recording and sound manipulation , using the apple ii as a controller . the keyboard case is 29\nlong and is made of solid wood . the keys are full - sized . a ribbon cable connects the keyboard to its interface board , which goes in slot 7 .\nthis section describes the four major types of passport applications : regular , emergency , special , and insular , and also describes miscellaneous related records .\nall hajj & umrah tour operators / agents are required by the kingdom of saudi arabia to use an electronic passport reader to process pilgrims passports .\nthanks to the passport index , you can actually measure up the different global passports to see how they fare against one another in real time .\n\u201cfor the same reasons , cmcs also resist acoustic fatigue [ vibration ] better than , for example , welded titanium , \u201d hynes says , particularly in designs such as the mixer . metals that are bent or formed in very tight radii tend to exhibit fatigue failure , but cmc is far more forgiving and durable , hynes explains .\nmost passport applications were for\nregular\npassports . the earliest passport applications were generally handwritten letters , but by the 1860s most were submitted on printed forms . the state department issued regular passports without charge until july 1 , 1862 , when a three - dollar application fee was instituted . information content\nhere are some facts to help you reacquaint yourself with your most important travel document . read more : * what ' s up with the colour of your passport ? * new zealand makes list of world ' s most powerful passports * the six - month rule : why your passport might be useless\nthe emerald isle\u2019s passport is a light - green playground of gaelic games , runestones , poetry , and music . the first page features a topographical map of the country , bookended by gaelic and english versions of ireland\u2019s guarantee of citizenship to those born on the island . snatches of w . b . yeats , the irish national anthem , and looping celtic designs romp across the pages , and decorative \u201cheadstones\u201d on the edge of each page can be curled around and connected while you\u2019re waiting in line at customs .\nonce japanese citizens turn 20 they can apply for two different types of passport : blue ones are valid for five years and red ones for ten years .\nopcode was not the only player in this new category . there were several other companies of note . mark of the unicorn ( motu ) who created performer , also published a program called personal composer , which was the first notation program available on the mac . ( halley ' s comet ? ) passport designs , whose founder dave kusek has gone on to further notoriety in starting up berklee college ' s online school , had a cross - platform sequencer with the first ' piano roll style ' editing interface .\namerica\u2019s passport is full of colorful illustrations of classic american landscapes , paired with inspirational quotes from u . s . leaders . but the current look may be on its way out ; the u . s . passport is getting a makeover , and will debut later this year , or near the start of 2018 .\nthe idea of the settlement emanated from captain philip gidley king , the then governor of new south wales , and was , doubtless , suggested to him by the arrival at port jackson of the french ship the naturaliste from bass ' strait , and the suspicions thus excited in his mind with respect to french designs on his majesty ' s territories in new holland .\nu . s . department of state . the united states passport : past , present , and future . washington , dc : department of state , 1976 .\nthe scandinavians seem to know something the rest of us don\u2019t when it comes to stylish passport design . sweden\u2019s passport , redesigned in 2012 , features unusual birds - eye - view illustrations of famous swedish landmarks and neighborhoods . and yet again , the whimsical drawings take on a whole new life when you slip them under uv light .\npassport ' s encore mac scorewriting software aims to optimise music entry , playback and printing in one program . mike collins checks out the dots and the dot matrix .\nin order to mark the 35th anniversary of the company in 1981 , there was a proposal within sony to introduce a new logo . although ideas were submitted from all over the world , ibuka decided that none of the designs was better than the original one which had been in use since 1973 . consequently , the 1973 logo was kept , and it is still in use today .\nwrite development guides or design specification documents which define clients ' needs and project requirements . these guides are intended to be used by computer programmers and interactive media developers and are usually lengthy , detailed and highly technical . write application development cases to record programming done during software or website development . for example , document coding standards , development conventions and user interface visual designs . ( 4 )\nat the same time , governor king ' s urgent representations of the danger which was impending over the new colonies from the designs of the french had roused the english government to take active measures to forestall them . in december , 1802 , the cabinet had decided to form a settlement at port phillip , and in the following april colonel collins ' expedition had been despatched for that purpose .\ndezeen ' s brexit passport design competition is free to enter and has a top prize of \u00a31 , 000 . closing date is 24 march 2017 . more details at urltoken\nshould airport security staff \u2013 or anyone else \u2013 shine the passport\u2019s pages under ultraviolet light , the otherwise elusive northern lights will instantly appear as iridescent trails on the paper .\nnorway ' s travel document isn ' t the only one that ' s transformed under a uv - a light . each page of the canadian passport bursts into life .\nwith bold simplicity , clarity and a radical ( ! ) off - centre composition , the swiss passport has a scandi - cool cover that you\u2019d be proud to flash at any opportunity . if there\u2019s one piece of design that travels , it\u2019s a passport . with this one , the swiss are telling the world something about how they value design .\nthe work of neue design studio , which won a competition to redesign the documents and national id cards in 2014 , the passport is based on the theme the norwegian landscape .\ncanadian passport applicants can choose not to have their place of birth registered on their travel documents , although this may make it more difficult to get a visa for certain countries .\nyou can find the company that made them but they never say why they were written or what got microsoft to put these into their operating system ,\ngreen said .\nwhen i was finishing up the album i was curious as to who owned the rights to [ these songs ] , which is another thing that you totally can ' t find . i ' m pretty sure passport designs , the company that wrote a couple of those , doesn ' t exist anymore . does microsoft own the rights to it ? it ' s a weird piece of history .\nin 2016 the japanese foreign ministry revealed the design for its new passport , set to enter circulation in 2019 . the design removes the border from the already elegant red or blue front cover , which features the imperial seal of japan in the centre and , above it , the words\njapan passport\nin seal script , an ancient form of writing .\nmany countries require travellers to have a passport that is valid for at least six months into the future from the date you enter . in some cases , that means renewing your passport well before its expiry date . the ministry of foreign affairs and trade recommends kiwis check with the embassy or diplomatic office of any country you are visiting if you are unsure .\ninside , the new passport will be filled with masterpieces \u2013 specifically , ukiyo - e woodblock artist katsushika hokusai ' s famous landscape series , thirty - six views of mount fuji .\naustralians were issued the first passport in 1917 , following the war precautions act which made it necessary for anyone travelling outside of the commonwealth to carry identification documents during world war i .\nlike many of the world\u2019s most beautiful passports , hungary\u2019s passport comes alive under uv light . a blacklight reveals part of the musical score of the second hungarian national anthem , the sz\u00f3zat .\nbachand , r . ( 1988 ) \u2018master tracks pro : midi power from passport\u2019 . in : start . 2 , 5 . available at : urltoken ( accessed : august 2014 ) .\nor you can go on a shopping spree . in select malls and department stores overseas , you simply need to present your passport to get tax - free goods and other tourist discounts .\nno joke - last year , a german man was denied boarding on a jetstar flight to new zealand because his\ndog - eared\npassport was considered to be in an unacceptable condition .\nyour passport is the one thing you always have with you when you travel around the world , so it might as well be beautiful . these 15 countries have transformed their passports into works of art .\nthe finnish passport also exhibits a bit of nordic design nous . it features an elk on the bottom of each page and bored travellers who flip them rapidly will see the animal amble across the document .\nthankfully , they don ' t have access to that passport picture of you when you were 14 years old and had the really weird puffy lips and the haircut like lloyd christmas in dumb and dumber .\nbut that means we ' re targeted by passport thieves . in the year to july , 2315 nz passports were reported stolen , and immediately placed on the lost and stolen database held by interpol . now , that might seem like a pretty insignificant number , considering 658 , 802 passports were issued to kiwis last year . but the department of internal affairs says\nwe are well aware that the strong reputation and travel accessibility offered by the nz passport makes it a target , which is one of the reasons we put a lot of effort and expertise into the strength of its issuance , integrity and controls .\nif you lose your passport ( or think it ' s been stolen ) , it ' s important to report it to the nearest passport office or embassy , high commission or consulate so it can be cancelled and border control authorities can be notified . caught with a fake nz passport ? you could be jailed for up to 10 years , or fined up to $ 250 , 000 . or both .\nthe 48 pages of indonesia\u2019s passport feature brightly colored drawings of the island nation\u2019s impressive flora and fauna , including a turtle , a bird of paradise , and a rafflesia , one of the world\u2019s largest flowers .\nthe beautiful design of the nz passport actually makes it much more difficult to counterfeit . the artwork depicts themes of navigation and travel , representing the long journeys kiwis have made throughout history to explore the world .\nthe finnish passport is probably the only one to double as entertainment for travellers caught in long customs queues . it features an illustration of an elk that appears to walk when you flick the pages like a flipbook .\nis it just me or is canada really cool right now ? first justin trudeau , now this \u2013 a passport that reveals secret graphics when held under uv light . a must have accessory at every canadian nightclub .\nby the late 1990s and into the 21st century , the brooklyn chamber embarked on promoting emerging industries with a series of programs such as bklyn designs , brooklyn goes global , good help and brooklyn eats , which all continue as signature programs of the chamber to this day . over the past three years , the chamber has experienced unprecedented growth , exceeding over 2000 members and launching several exciting initiatives across the borough such as brooklyn made , chamber - on - the - go and explore bk .\nm1372 . passport applications , 1795 - 1905 ( 694 rolls ) , covers the periods oct . 27 , 1795 - nov . 30 , 1812 ; feb . 22 , 1830 - nov . 15 , 1831 ; and may 13 , 1833 - dec . 31 , 1905 . m1490 . passport applications , 1906 - march 31 , 1925 ( 2740 rolls ) covers the period jan . 2 , 1906 - mar . 31 , 1925 .\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 .\ncombo on a first - gen netbook : ) , my first music production love affair with a computer was an apple iie running passport design ' s master tracks . a mac iici running motu performer was my second .\naccording to writer richard hollis , switzerland was the first country to have its passport professionally designed . the current design , which has been around since 2003 , has a bright red cover debossed with a pattern of swiss crosses .\npaper copies of passport applications , apr . 1925 - present , can be ordered by mail from department of state , research & liasion branch , 1111 19th street nw , suite 200 , washington , dc 20522 - 1705 .\nthe advent of steinberg\u2019s cubase vst ( virtual studio technology ) in 1996\u201397 was a turning point in daw design for two reasons : it used a method of signal processing that no longer relied on additional dsp chips , and it popularized skeuomorphic plugin design modeled on legacy analog gear . when popular publications such as the economist ( 2013 ) and scientific american ( pogue , 2013 , p . 29 ) discuss skeuomorphism , it is usually in connection with vintage - looking graphical designs like the ones used in steinberg\u2019s new plugin format :\ncanada\u2019s new passport looks fairly ordinary in the light of day . but when you shine a blacklight on the inside pages , they transform into glowing illustrations of iconic canadian scenes and symbols , from niagara falls to technicolor maple leaves .\nwhile eu citizens\u2019 passports are coloured an inoffensive but indistinct burgundy , the scandinavian nation\u2019s passports are distinctly finished in white , turquoise or red \u2013 and contain a surprising feature that should brighten up proceedings for passport controllers the world over ."]}
{"id": 56139, "summary": [{"text": ". l.h. thomson is an american manufacturer of aerospace components and bicycle parts .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "it has a 60,000 square feet ( 5,600 m \u00b2 ) machine shop in macon , georgia . ", "topic": 5}], "title": "l . h . thomson", "paragraphs": ["c . davisson and l . h . germer ; g . p . thomson\nsee if your friends have read any of l . h . thomson ' s books\nl . h . thomson trails mountain bike trail in macon , georgia | | singletracks . com\nwe\u2019d love your help . let us know what\u2019s wrong with this preview of cold city streets by l . h . thomson .\nmacon , ga ( brain ) \u2014l . h . thomson has launched a new web site . the site itself and the domain name have changed as urltoken ( click on link ) is the new home for information about cycling products at l . h . thomson .\nhi l . h . thanks for the friendrequest i am currently reading voices of the dead really liking it so far .\nchance wrote :\nhi l . h . long time no comments . how are you ?\nsent you a message . writing away , as usual , trying to be productive .\ntraveller wrote :\nmerry christmas , l . h . thompson . : )\ngreat , my former editor spells it with a ' p ' . merry xmas to you , too , o wise and wordy one .\nowler has collected 13 screenshots of lh thomson ' s website since may 2014 . the latest lh thomson website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\nthe owler community has estimated the number of employees of lh thomson to be one .\nthe owler community has estimated the revenue of lh thomson to be less than $ 1m .\nit ' s no longer known as thomson plus ( longhaul economy ) . it ' s just either thomson longhaul economy or thomson longhaul premium . it changed obviously during the merger with first choice airways where they had star class ( longhaul economy ) and star class premier .\nreferences : h . ( 2014 ) . practice using dalton ' s law with this chemistry sample problem . retrieved september 27 , 2016 , from urltoken\n1 . colwell , catherine h . .\nfamous experiments : davisson - germer .\nphysics lab . 2008 . 23 oct 2008 < urltoken > .\nthomson ' s elite dropper is still in development . production posts should be ready in march 2013\nlh thomson ' s headquarters is located in macon , georgia , usa 31216 . . . .\n1996 the thomson elite seatpost . then the thomson masterpiece in 2006 . thomson stems are made from a single piece of high strength 7000 series aluminum with no welded joints . quality bicycle parts built in the usa . mountain , road , bmx seat post , seat post clamp , handlebars .\nfor n = 2 , h = 3 . 6456\u00d710\u22127 m , and m = 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , and so forth . in his 1885 journal he referred to\nh\nas the\nfundamental number of hydrogen .\nhis formula was later revised by johannes rydberg as finding the frequency of a wavelength .\nget a free lh thomson ebook to sample at urltoken lh thomson is the author of the hit liam quinn mysteries . thomson is a veteran former news reporter , is married to lori , and they have six adopted pets together . one , a scottish fold , is named benny toes , and inspired a gangster character in the quinn books .\nthomson , george paget .\ncomplete dictionary of scientific biography . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nthomson built a cathode ray tube . it was connected to an electrometer , a device for catching and measuring electrical charge . thomson wanted to see if , by bending the rays with a magnet , he could separate the charge from the rays . as thomson saw it , the negative charge and the cathode rays must somehow be stuck together : you cannot separate the charge from the rays .\nthomson\u2019s proposed torus was never constructed , and the main development of controlled fusion devices in britain , leading in 1957 to the operation of the zeta torus , followed instead the ideas of thonemann . but thomson\u2019s proposal and subsequent lobbying were instrumental in establishing the british fusion program as the first in the world , and many of thomson\u2019s ideas were developed by smaller teams at imperial college and later at the aei laboratories at aldermaston court . thomson himself remained active in the field through the 1950\u2019s , and maintained a strong interest thereafter .\nthomson\u2019s papers are archived at trinity college , cambridge , and have been catalogued by the contemporary scientific archives centre , catalog no . 75 . the collection includes thomson\u2019s unpublished autobiography , a substantial collection of correspondence , and many drafts of papers , some eventually published , others not .\nthomson , george paget .\ncomplete dictionary of scientific biography . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nthroughout broglie ' s life he published numerous articles on varying science topics , as well as taught and mentored students at he institute henri poincare in paris . he received many medals including the henri poincare medal in 1929 and the albert l of monaco prize in 1932 . louis de broglie contributions to chemistry :\nthomson airways flights to lca would anyone have the info on what aircraft types thomson airways will be operating on their flights to lca this summer ? ? weds : - lgw x 2 flights , man x 1 flight , stn , ltn , cwl , bhx ? ? suns : - gla , ncl , lgw , bhx , dub , man any info would be much appreciated . thanks\nnice middle georgia trail . well maintained and has a great changing area . doesn ' t hurt that it ' s right behind thomson bike either . this is my newest go to when in macon .\nthe adjustable - height seatpost market is becoming increasingly crowded , not to mention competitive . thomson is throwing its hat into the ring with the elite , a dropper post with 5in ( 127mm ) of tweakable travel .\nas i was reading for the charge - to - mass ratio of electrons , i noticed that j . j . thomson ' s last name was also misspelled . in the subtitle , it was written as\nthompson\n.\nsee fed - lh for free , a sample on westlaw . on westlaw you can view and print a sample fed - lh document \u2013 and even view all pdf documents linked to it \u2013 without incurring search or transactional charges . go to this database on westlaw demo - fed - lh and see compiled legislative history for pub . l . no . 99 - 607 , a piece of minor legislation selected to minimize unauthorized use .\nj . j thomson proposed the plum - pudding model of the atom following his discovery of the electron . according to the plum - pudding model , the negatively charged electrons were dispersed randomly throughout a positively charged material , much like plums embedded in plum pudding .\nin the 19th century the mass - to - charge ratios of some ions were measured by electrochemical methods . in 1897 the mass - to - charge ratio , [ m\u2044e ] , of the electron was first measured by j . j . thomson . by doing this he showed that the electron\u2014postulated earlier to explain electricity\u2014was in fact a particle with a mass and a charge ; and that its mass - to - charge ratio was much smaller than that of the hydrogen ion h + . in 1898 wilhelm wien separated ions ( canal rays ) according to their mass - to - charge ratio with an ion optical device with superimposed electric and magnetic fields ( wien filter ) . in 1901 walter kaufman measured the relativistic mass increase of fast electrons . in 1913 , thomson measured the mass - to - charge ratio of ions with an instrument he called a parabola spectrograph . today , an instrument that measures the mass - to - charge ratio of charged particles is called a mass spectrometer .\nthe elite dropper will be offered in 30 . 9mm and 31 . 8mm sizes , and can be operated via a remote or seatpost - mounted lever . thomson\u2019s cable - actuated remote is slim , unobtrusive and can be mounted on the right or left side of the handlebar .\nthomson\u2019s early scientific work fell into two classes . under his father\u2019s supervision he worked at the cavendish laboratory and later at aberdeen on a range of gas discharge phenomena , in particular those involving positive rays . during and immediately after world war i , he devoted himself to aerodynamics .\nthomson did not know , in 1926 , of elsasser\u2019s speculation . but he may have known through his father ( who was however skeptical ) of the davisson and kunsman results . and in september 1926 , on his way back from a meeting of the british association for the advancement of science at oxford ( at which davisson was also present , but at which they apparently did not meet ) , he discussed with dymond in cambridge the latter\u2019s work on the energy distribution of electrons after collisions with helium molecules . in the course of this work , dymond , who had read elsasser\u2019s paper , had observed some patterns that suggested to him a wavelike diffraction of the electrons by the helium . strangely enough elsasser\u2019s speculation does not seem to have been discussed by dymond and g . p . thomson\u2014at least thomson did not later recall it having been so .\nlike all thomson\u2019s products , durability and tight tolerances were the primary criteria when the company began development of the post . internally , a long - wearing hexagonal norglide bushing keeps side - to - side motion to the absolute minimum . a charged nitrogen chamber is used to control movement .\nthomson is still experimenting with pressures in order to fine - tune the post\u2019s rate of return . the company realizes that if a component has moving parts , wear and tear will be inevitable . to that end , both the bushing and nitrogen chamber can be serviced by an authorized center .\nmeanwhile davisson , whose visit to england had introduced him to be broglie\u2019s theory , and germer had pursued their own analysis , and in a paper published in april 1927 ( before that by thomson and reid ) , they had interpreted their own results on the scattering of slow electrons by single crystals in terms of de broglie\u2019s thoery . but the two investigations were essentially independent . credit for them should probably be shared not only between thomson and davisson ( who shared the noble prize ) but also between de broglie , elsasser , and dymond . davisson , it would seem had de broglie\u2019s theory thrust upon him in england , and given elsasser\u2019s speculation it required no great imagination to test the theory on his own , already existing experiments . thomson\u2019s work was perhaps more original in this respect , but he too was essentially developing someone else\u2019s suggestion , in his case dymond\u2019s , which was itself influenced by elsasser\u2019s speculation .\nthe royal society obituary cited above contains a select bibliography of thomson\u2019s scientific articles and books , with many omissions and some misprints . his pricipal papers on electron diffraction are \u201cdiffraction of cathode rays by a thin film , \u201d in nature , 119 ( 1927 ) , 890 , written with a . reid ; \u201cthe diffraction of cathode rays by thin films of platinum , \u201d in nature , 120 ( 1927 ) , 802 ; and \u201cexperiments on the diffraction of cathode rays , \u201d in proceedings of the royal society ( a ) . 117 ( 1928 ) , 600\u2013609 . for thomson\u2019s fusion device see british patent no . 13963 / 46 .\nramsauer\u2019s results dated from the early 1920\u2019s and were quite widely regarded as problematic , but with the quantum theory of the atom itself in a state of ferment , it had seemed difficult and premature to draw any conclusions form them . a few physicists had however linked these results with others obtained by davisson and his collaborators , lester h . germer and charles h . kunsman , at the laboratories of general electric in america . in work stemming originally from a patent suit , davisson and kunsman in 1923 had found distinctive patterns in the scattering of slow electrons by metallic surfaces , principally platinum . and in 1925 davisson and germer found a rather different but still more distinctive set of patterns for scattering from single crystals . meanwhile , in the spring of 1925 , in the course of an investigation of de broglie\u2019s theory in max born \u2019s physics seminar at g\u00f6ttingen , walter elsasser had suggested that the ramsauer and davisson and kunsman results might be interpreted as evidence of the wave nature of electrons , the scattering patterns corresponding to those to be expected from wave diffraction .\nwhen asked why the company chose to feed the cable into the head rather than the collar \u2013 which would eliminate any change in cable length , regardless of what height the post is set at \u2013 thomson\u2019s marketing manager david parrett noted that there are a number of benefits to routing the cable to the top of the seatpost .\nwould anyone have the info on what aircraft types thomson airways will be operating on their flights to lca this summer ? ? weds : - lgw x 2 flights , man x 1 flight , stn , ltn , cwl , bhx ? ? suns : - gla , ncl , lgw , bhx , dub , man any info would be much appreciated . thanks\nin his later years thomson\u2019s scientific activities were dominated by his popular articles and books , including the inspiration of science ( 1961 ) and the foreseeble future ( 1955 ) . he was a prolific writer and speaker on such subjects as science and religion , the education of scientists , and the place of scientists in society , with all of which he was passionately concerned .\nbut in 1897 , it was realized that cathode rays were in fact tiny charged particles , dubbed \u201ccorpuscles\u201d by their discoverer , j . j . thomson of cambridge university , and now called electrons . by bending electrons in electric and magnetic fields , investigators could tell that they were negatively charged , and that the ratio of charge to mass , e / m , was the same for all electrons , and about 1700 times larger than that for the ionized hydrogen atom . thomson believed this was because the charge was the same , but the mass was some 1700 times smaller . measuring the charge on clouds of water droplets in a cloud chamber , he and his collaborators were able to determine that the charge on the electron , or at least the average charge on the electrons in a cloud , was roughly 10 - 19 coulombs ( the coulomb is the unit of charge in the metric system ) . this was consistent with his hypothesis that the charge on the electron was the same as that found in hydrogen . in 1906 , millikan began experiments at the university of chicago to attempt to measure individual electron charges , and with much greater accuracy than thomson and co - workers had been able to achieve . one of the great improvements was the use of oil drops instead of the cloud of water drops that thomson used . in millikan\u2019s apparatus , the water drops would have quickly evaporated , whereas individual oil drops could be studied for a long time . millikan\u2019s student harvey fletcher played an important role in implementing this improvement .\nalthough he had from the first taken the initiative in respect to fission , thomson soon stepped down . he had been ill himself , and his wife was critically ill in america . in the autumn of 1941 he was appointed to ottawa as scientific liaison officer to explore the possibility of a team of british and french scientists transferring their nuclear reactor research from britain to canada , a move that duly took place . returning to england in 1942 after his wife\u2019s death , thomson acted as deputy chairman of the radio board ( supervising radar research ) and scientific adviser to the air ministry . later , in 1946 , he also acted as adviser to the british delegation to the united nations atomic energy commission . but by that time he had become interested in a new topic , the peaceful application of thermonuclear fusion .\nas an experimental confirmation of the quantum theory , the demonstration of electron diffraction was of the utmost importance . but by the time it occurred , quantum theory itself , in the form of the new quantum mechanics , was already making rapid progress . thomson followed the more straightforward developments of the new theory , writing the textbook wave theory of the free electron ( 1930 ) and treating schr\u00f6dinger\u2019s wave mechanics in his popular book the atom , published in the same year . but there was no natural development of thomson\u2019s work at the forefront of that research . instead he turned to the exploration of the potential of electron diffraction as an investigative tool . first at aberdeen and then at imperial college , he studied such phenomena as electron diffraction by single crystals , and used high - voltage diffraction techniques to study the microscopic structure of surfaces . a significant part of the work of the department of physics at imperial college was focused on the practical improvement of diffraction techniques , and although thomson himself contributed relatively little directly to the enormous strides made in this respect , mainly by his students , he did supervise and direct this work and he did prepare with w . cochrane the definitive account of the subject , theory and practice of electron diffraction , published in 1939 .\napart from two postwar papers on effects produced by cosmic ray collisions , thomson\u2019s fission paper and another joint paper of the same year with a student , moses blackman , who was working on the theory of electron diffraction , were his last significant original scientific publications . but there was one major unpublished piece of work to come , and his contributions through science , which were just beginning , were in some ways as significant as his contributions to science .\nhi everyone , i write mysteries ; i have a new kindle ebook out called\ncold city streets\nand it ' s my first time working with a full - time pro editor . i like to think she improved my work fairly substantially , but shall leave it up to you to judge . if anyone wants a free review copy just drop me a personal message with your email address and i shall ship one over post haste . cheers . lh thomson\nwhile thomson maintained his interest in electron diffraction , he also devoted increasing attention to the dramatic developments of nuclear physics in the 1930\u2019s . a significant aspect of the attraction that electron diffraction had held for him had been related to its significance in the context of the developing quantum theory , which aroused his theoretical as well as his experimental interest . with the discovery of the neutron and the positron , and the splitting of the atom , in 1932 , followed by the discovery of artificial radioactivity two years later , the leading edge of physics moved from the mathematically obscure realm of quantum mechanics and quantum field theory to the equally taxing but more readily approachable area of nuclear physics , and thomson\u2019s interest soon moved with it . with j . a . saxton he looked for artificial radioactivity from positron bombardment . and following enrico fermi \u2019s work on the effects of slow neutrons , he led a team of researchers , including p . b . moon and c . e . wynn - williams , in a study of the velocity distribution of slow neutrons . a deuteron beam was used to bombard a target of frozen heavy water , and the neutrons produced in the resulting deuteron - deuteron reactions were slowed down in paraffin . time - of - flight techniques were then used to measure the velocity distribution and absorption coefficients of the neutrons . then in 1939 , following the discovery of uranium fission , thomson led another team in a measurement of the neutron yield from fission reactions .\nbut the idea of a wave theory of the electron based on de broglie\u2019s theory was discussed , and thomson , already deeply interested in de broglie\u2019s work himself , saw how his work with positive rays might be adapted to test the idea . reasoning that the effect should be easier to analyze with a solid than with a gaseous target , and that some of the positive ray apparatus at aberdeen could be readily adapted for such an experiment , he asked alexander reid to look at the scattering of electrons through thin celluloid films ( 3 . 10 \u22126 cms ) onto photographic plates . the result was clear pictures of \u201chalos\u201d much as one would expect from a diffraction effect , and in a joint paper with reid , published in may 1927 , thomson wrote of celluloid as a \u201cdiffracting system\u201d and of the electrons as having \u201cwavelengths\u201d given by de broglie\u2019s theory . since the structure of celluloid was unknown , the experiment was not conclusive . so thomson next turned to metallic films of the same thickness , for which the crystal structure was known , and repeated the experiment for scattering from aluminum , gold , and platinum . he found that the dimensions of the observed diffraction patterns agreed in all cases , to within 5 percent , with those predicted by de broglie\u2019s wave theory of matter . these results were published in brief in december 1927 and in detail two months later . suggestions that the phenomenon might be owing to classical x - ray effects were refuted in a subsequent paper .\nmax planck was born on april 23 , 1858 in kiel , germany . he studied at the universities of munich and berlin , and received his doctorate in philosophy at munich in 1879 . he started his work on thermodynamics which he published papers on . around 1894 , he had an interest on the problems of radiation processes . he was led to the problem of the distribution of the energy in the spectrum of full radiation . he observed wavelength distribution and the energy emitted by a black body to deduce the relationship between the energy and the frequency of radiation . in 1990 he announced that the energy emitted by a resonator could only take on discrete values or quanta . the energy for a resonator of frequency v is hv where h is a universal constant , now called planck ' s constant . his original constant number was quoted as (\nrobert millikan ' s major discovery was the charge of the electron ( see above ) , but he ' s discovered several other useful findings towards science and chemistry . he proved that the charge for electrons were constant for all in 1910 , shortly after executing the\nfalling - drop method\n. in 1912 - 1915 millikan tested einstein ' s photoelectric equation . he then went on to be the first to make a photoelectric determination of plank ' s constant ( h ) . also in 1920 - 1923 robert millikan ' s work with hot - spark spectroscopsy of the elements led to an expansion of the ultraviolet spectrum . the new limit extended much farther down than the current known limit . millikan made several discoveries useful to society . lastly , his findings on the brownian movement in gases was a major change to society , since it ended opposition to the atomic and kinetic theories of matter .\ngeorge paget thomson , widely known as \u201cg . p . \u201d was born and bred a cambridge physicist . his father was the famous physicist sir j . j . thomson ( \u201cj . j . \u201d , ) cavendish professor of physics from 1884 to 1919 and subsequently master of trinity college . his mother was rose paget , daughter the of cambridge regius professor of physic sir george paget , and herself a physics student of j . j . \u2019s at the cavendish laboratory . g . p . grew up effectively an only child ( his sister joan was not born until he was eleven years old ) in the privileged environment of the cambridge elite . he attended king\u2019s college choir school and the perse school , where he worn a scholarship to trinity college . at trinity he gained a double first in mathematics and physics , and after a year\u2019s postgraduate work at the cavendish laboratory , he was elected a fellow and mathematical lecturer at corpus christi college in 1914 . during the war , from 1914 to 1918 , he served first with the queen\u2019s regiment in france and then , from 1915 , with the royal flying corps at the royal aircraft factory at farnborough .\nneil bohr first started experiments under j . j . thomson and he later went to study under ernest rutherford . after studying and experimenting with rutherford , neil bohr published his model of atomic structure in 1913 which introduced the theory of electrons traveling in orbits around the atom ' s nucleus and the chemical properties of the element being largely determined by the number of electrons in the outer orbits . neil bohr also introduced the idea that an electron could drop from a higher - energy orbit down to a lower energy - orbit , emitting a photon of discrete energy . this idea became the basis of the quantum theory .\nthe thomson company makes bicycle seat posts and handlebar stems for the world ' s top bicycle manufacturers . the trail is about 5 kilometers of technical single - track . very little of this trail is level . obstacles include log jumps , switchbacks , and steep drops . some erosion has left exposed roots that will challenge your bike handling skills . the landowners would like you to sign a waiver before you hit the trail . this document helps ensure the trail stays open for future riders . just go inside and ask about the bike trail . park on the right side of the building and begin your ride at the gap in the fence .\nthomson\u2019s work on aerodynamics did not incorporate any great breakthroughs but was of considerable practical value . combining the skills of mathematician , engineer , and pilot , he concentrated on the application of aerodynamic theory to practical problems of flight , achieving a degree of coherence and completeness that the subject had not previously had . after the war , encouraged by henry tizard , he wrote up his own and other people\u2019s work in the form of a comprehensive textbook , applied aerodynamics . having outlined the basic physical theory and experimental methods , he applied these to the aerodynamic performance of each part of an airplane\u2019s structure , and then to the airplane as a whole . in the second part of the book , he gave a thorough mathematical analysis of aircraft stability .\njust checked the arkefly website , they have 2 different longhaul config ' s , one for b763 ( so their legacy aircraft ) and one for b763winglet ( so yi ) star class has more legroom than their new premium class , thus i think its safe to say they ' ve not touched the config since it left tom as you say thomsonfly offered\nextra\nseats , which is purely because the front cabin ( ie between doors 1 and 2 ) is split partly premium and partly standard but the result of that is those 4 or 5 row have more legroom but a standard seat . thomson airways don ' t sell that any more with only 1 or 2 thomsonfly aircraft operating longhaul the rest being legacy fc aircraft , where the while front cabin is premium\nthat g . p . thomson should have demonstrated the wave nature of the electron was perhaps ironic , in view of the fact that it had been his father who had first demonstrated its particulate nature . but it was also fitting , in that the son\u2019s interests had followed closely those of the father . in the 1920\u2019s they were separated by hundreds of miles , but the two components of g . p . \u2019s electron diffraction work , quantum theory and gas discharge phenomena , were precisely the subjects in which j . j . himself was most interested . and while the electron diffraction work was going on , the two thomsons were in fact collaborating on a new edition of j . j . \u2019s classic work conduction of electricity through gases , published in 1928 under both their names .\nthomson was elected a fellow of the royal society in 1930 , and served as a vice president in 1950 and 1951 . he received the hughes ( 1939 ) and royal ( 1949 ) medals of the society , together with the faraday medal of the institution of electrical engineers ( 1960 ) and a number of other honors and awards . he shared the 1937 noble prize in physics with c . j . davisson and was knighted in 1943 . from the beginning of world war ii onward he served on a range of government committees . among many other activities he was president of the society for freedom in science , and a vice president of the atomic scientists association . outside science and public service his main interest was in the voluntary euthanasia society , of which he was a vice president .\nafter a brief spell in the aircraft manufacturing company , thomson returned to cambridge and to corpus christi in 1919 . in 1922 he was appointed professor of natural philosophy at aberdeen university , and while there he married kathleen smith , the daughter of the principal of the university . they had four children , the youngest of whom was only two when , in 1941 , after a severe illness , kathleen died . g . p . did not remarry . meanwhile , in 1931 , he had been appointed professor of physics at imperial college , london , and he remained there apart form wartime assignments until 1952 . he then returned to cambridge as master of corpus christi college , retiring from this position in 1962 . apart from a period of illness in the late 1930\u2019s , he enjoyed generally good health and remained active into his eighties .\nby 1926 thomson had accumulated a good body of research , but with nothing spectacular to show for it . in the course of that year , however , his experimental work on positive rays and his theoretical work on the quantum theory began to come together . on the theoretical side he was greatly impressed by the work of de broglie , and in the summer of 1926 he used de broglie\u2019s theory to compare the broadening of spectral lines owing to pressure on the classical and quantum theories . ( he had not yet encountered erwin schr\u00f6dinger\u2019s wave mechanics , though he did so shortly afterward , and had either not encountered or not taken up the matrix mechanics of werner heisenberg and others . ) meanwhile , pursuit of the discrepancy between observation and theory in the scattering of slow positive rays led him to compare the observed phenomena with those noted earlier by carl wilhelm ramsauer , in which slow electrons appeared to pass unhindered straight through an atomic nucleus .\nprocycling brings you the colour , action and drama of the world ' s most spectacular sport in a glossy and dynamic magazine . it ' s the authoritative , worldwide voice of international professional road racing , distributed in every country where there are english - speaking fans . with exclusive features and spectacular photography , procycling brings to life the complexities , rivalries and hardships of the european professional scene .\ncycling plus is the manual for the modern road cyclist . whether you ' re cycling weekly , an occasional new rider or a tour de france fan you\u2019ll find everything you need . every issue is packed with expert reviews of the latest road bikes and gear , inspirational routes and rides , evocative features that take you inside every aspect of cycling and unmatched nutrition , fitness and training advice .\nmountain biking uk celebrates everything that is great about mountain biking , enabling people of all abilities and ages to have a better time on their bike . mbuk brings you all the latest news , coolest kit , plus exclusive info on the newest and best bikes that you can buy .\nthe remote can be mounted to either the right or left side of the handlebar . this is a prototype model ; production versions will have a barrel adjuster\n\u201cfor one thing , it allows us to use a larger cartridge , which has proven to be more reliable , \u201d he said . parrett also mentioned that it would be a relatively minor redesign to flip the orientation of the cartridge within the post , allowing the cable to run out of the bottom of the seatpost and opening up the possibility of an internally routed version in the near future .\nthe elite dropper should be available by march 2013 , with final weight expected to be approximately 450g .\njosh has been riding and racing mountain bikes since 1998 . being stubborn , endurance racing was a natural fit . josh bankrolled his two - wheeled addiction by wrenching at various bike shops across the us for 10 years and even tried his hand at frame building . these days josh spends most of his time riding the trails around his home in fort collins , colorado .\nanywhere with rock - and root - infested technical singletrack . he also enjoys unnecessarily long gravel races .\nhelp us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography .\nit goes against the conventional business wisdom to make an online product harder to review . but that\u2019s what amazon is doing with its book reviews , and it\u2019s a welcome change . oh , not to some authors . some of my fellow writers seem to be in a tizzy at the new rules , which says a customer must have spent at least fifty bucks before being allowed to leave a review . given that most of us are building reader relationships , and trying to sell books , anything that gets in the way of a review\nthe first book i wrote , the antique hunters , took six months . i had no idea what i was doing , so i just sat down in front of my keyboard and resolved to write a thousand words of a story per day , until it was done . it took me twice the time i\u2019d expected , but i still like the book ; it\u2019s a lightweight , slightly acerbic \u2018clean\u2019 romance about a couple drifting apart during a french vacation . it\u2019s not very good but it started me on a path that i love . it didn\u2019t sell particula\nha ! that\u2019s all i have to say on the matter . okay\u2026 not all i have to say or this post wouldn\u2019t make any contextual sense whatsoever . but . . ha ! i say , and i really mean it . why ? because for years , people have been telling me to clean up my home / apartment , to go to bed at a reasonable hour and to be more tactful about bad language . and yet according to a trio of studies discussed in business insider magazine this week , people who curse are more likely to be highly intell\na rare modern automat in new york . they\u2019re still quite popular in japan . photo by n . ricardo . i have become a convert to the food truck . always a sucker for a hot dog from a vendor on a hot summer day , i\u2019ve long believed food trucks were the ideal way to get specialty products out to hungry workers , many of whom have less time than ever for lunch . in edmonton , the city nearest my home , food trucks rule the roost ; you can get cuban sandwiches , modern contemporary cuisin\nthe new film \u2018suicide squad\u2019 is aptly named , say critics , because it\u2019s like two hours of watching careers die prematurely . i don\u2019t know why people are surprised , though . there certainly have been many more bad super hero movies than good . it\u2019s a sad state of affairs . when i was a kid , i was so addicted to comic books , i bought more than forty titles a month and dreamed of the day when we\u2019d have entire networks , films , cartoons and tv shows based on super heroes . <\nquinn plays ball will be the title of the tenth book in the liam quinn mysteries , and it will be released\u2026 when it\u2019s done . which is not yet . but it\u2019s going rather well , i think . our intrepid insurance investigator follows his father to florida in pursuit of an old friend and an old secret ; but just like old secrets , old friends die hard . or something like that . people sometimes ask if i\u2019m like quinn , or if i\u2019m an expert in asian art , or if i box . the answer to all three is no ;\nthe ebook revolution has brought about many positive changes : market access , broader selection , bargain prices , tons of free samples\u2026 it\u2019s a cornucopia for the reader patient enough to wade through it all . then there are the down sides , most notably a total lack of clarity with respect to quality . figuring it out from other readers\u2019 reviews is not easy . most readers probably don\u2019t realize it , but a three - star review , even when it\u2019s supposed to be a \u2018good\u2019 review , can s\nas i\u2019ve aged , it has become harder to find video games i enjoy . it\u2019s not the creativity , or the mechanisms , or slowing reflexes in my middle years . it\u2019s the writing . when i was a kid , story was almost secondary . running around castle wolfenstein ( the first one on the apple ii c ) or wolfenstein 3d ( the second one , and first \u2018first - person\u2019 shooter ) , it was a simple as killing nazis and finding passcards . that was how espionage worked , right ? you shoot everyone in sight , take their\nnote to self : never use \u201cthe write stuff\u201d as a pun . it\u2019s awful .\nif you\u2019ve spent a few years writing fiction , you\u2019ve probably come to that point where you want to step up your game and improve your work . i spend a lot of time reading other writers\u2019 experiences and taking hints from editors online because , as with any craft , there\u2019s just too much to figure it all out on my own . and there\u2019s a cheesy \u201clife\u201d metaphor if ever i\u2019ve typed one . but it\u2019s true ; which is why i was pleasantly surprised to come across ellen brock\u2019s blog . a freelance editor , bro\ni\u2019m almost done the third write - through of my latest in the liam quinn mysteries , quinn gets hitched . it goes live on amazon and other ebook sites in about three weeks . i\u2019ve enjoyed this one because it finally resolves the relationship between nora and liam and decides where it is going ; i like the murder , too ; it\u2019s not my most mind - twisting , but it plays with the notion of how we perceive insecurity , which was a different approach . in the meantime , i\u2019ve decided to republish the serie\nafter viewing product detail pages , look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in .\nprime members enjoy free two - day shipping and exclusive access to music , movies , tv shows , original audio series , and kindle books .\njohn steinbeck , tom sharpe , nick hornby , dick francis , len deighton , [ a : larry niven | 12534 | larry niven | http : / / photo . g\nhi ! if you ' re one of the two - thousand - plus people who have rated my books on goodreads , please do so on amazon ! only my first book gets reviewed . without reviews , i can ' t sell books , and can ' t buy kraft cheeze dinner . to get the first quinn book for free , head to urltoken i ' m a writer in canada who dreams up ways to kill people , usually in philadelphia . i ' m mildly autistic , which makes promotion interesting and incredibly difficult . . . so if you want a book to read and review , hit me up with a message and say hi . i was a newspaper writer and editor for 23 years in canada before turning to fiction . i ' m married to lori mcleod , and we live in edmonton , canada with our six adopted pets . cheers , lh\nat some point today , someone will say \u201cthey don\u2019t make them like james garner anymore . \u201d i sure hope they\u2019re wrong . garner , who died this weekend at age 86 , was the everyman hero , managing to seem like a nice , humble guy even though he was tall , strong and had chiseled good looks . if you read interviews with him and people who knew him well , you know it was because the character of a person alway . . . read more of this blog post \u00bb\ngood enjoyable read highly recommend this book . at first , i was apprehensive because i ' m not into history novels but this book has everything : mystery , murder , romance , greed and suspense .\nwe\u2019d love your help . let us know what\u2019s wrong with this preview of the cafe girl by ian loome .\nmanny wrote :\nhfk wrote :\npopulist never are idiots , they know exactly what people want to hear , and are willing to deliver . this same thing will happe\nmanny wrote :\nhfk wrote :\npopulist never are idiots , they know exactly what people want to hear , and are willing to deliver . this same thing will happen in europe , there is strong signs of it ( in my country , to . . .\nmanny , isn ' t this just a natural breakdown of an orthodoxy of belief , the american system itself ? as such , couldn ' t it be argued that the worse of the two evils in terms of candidates is the better choice , because he ' ll lead to a more rapid and complete collapse in systemic faith , leading to a faster reform of the two - party republican system itself ? i mean , i know it ' s sort of bloodless , but . . .\nhi everyone , i write mysteries ; i have a new kindle ebook out called\ncold city streets\nand it ' s my first time working with a full - time pro editor . i\nfast - paced legal thriller with a strong sense of location this is a legal thriller set on the streets of edmonton , alberta , canada . the unusual setting works nicely for this story where the cold , the city streets and the vivid description bring a s . . .\nread more of this review \u00bb\n\u201ci ' m english . we ' re about as tactful as a hot poker up the bum , most of the time . \u201d\n\u201cthere\u2019s something to be said for getting out and meeting people . it breeds empathy and is good for the soul . \u201d\n\u201cthe typical human life seems to be quite unplanned , undirected , unlived , and unsavored . only those who consciously think about the adventure of living as a matter of making choices among options , which they have found for themselves , ever establish real self - control and live their lives fully . \u201d \u2015 karl albrecht\n\u201ci arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve ( or save ) the world and a desire to enjoy ( or savor ) the world . this makes it hard to plan the day . \u201d \u2015 e . b . white\n\u201cif i could do this book properly it would be one of the really fine books and a truly american book . but i am assailed with my own ignorance and inability . i ' ll just have to work from a background of these . honesty . if i can keep an honesty it is all i can expect of my poor brain . . . . if i can do that it will be all my lack of genius can produce . for no else knows my lack of ability the way i do . i am pushing against it all the time . \u201d\n\u201cthe surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that it has never tried to contact us . \u201d \u2015 bill watterson\n\u201cnothing in this world can take the place of persistence . talent will not ; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent . genius will not ; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb . education will not ; the world is full of educated derelicts . persistence and determination alone are omnipotent . the slogan press on ! has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race . \u201d \u2015 calvin coolidge\nthis group is dedicated to connecting readers with goodreads authors . it is divided by genres , and includes folders for writing resources , book websit\nthis group is dedicated to connecting readers with goodreads authors . it is divided by genres , and includes folders for writing resources , book websites , videos / trailers , and blogs . feel free to invite some friends to join our round table urltoken - vincent lowry ( moderator , author , & photographer ) vincent ' s new literary book : american vineyard ( finalist in the 2017 new mexico - arizona book awards ) * masthead photo : santa monica , ca ( c ) 2017 by vincent lowry . urltoken slide show : urltoken authors and readers are invited to check out these additional links : 1 ) the author resource round table on goodreads : urltoken 2 ) the e - author resources blog : urltoken 3 ) the book video blog : urltoken other books by vincent lowry : constellation chronicles : urltoken\njuly 2018 group reads - killers of the flower moon by david grann and in cold blood by truman capote _ _ _ _ _ \u201cit was a dark and stormy night . lightn\njuly 2018 group reads - killers of the flower moon by david grann and in cold blood by truman capote _ _ _ _ _ \u201cit was a dark and stormy night . lightning flashed and thunder rolled across the sky . rain spattered a mysterious , hooded stranger who peered over the hedgerow at the darkened , quiet house . \u201d do lines like these quicken your heartbeat and pique your interest ? then welcome to the mystery , crime and thriller group ! this is the place for you . join our intrepid moderators , \u201cdci\u201d donna , \u201csherlock\u201d hayes , nancy \u201cdrew\u201d , and \u201ccat burglar\u201d bill as we read and discuss our favourites , recommend new authors and explore the genre . this is the meeting place for readers to discuss their favourites and recommend new authors , and the place for budding and established mystery , crime and thriller writers to introduce us to their efforts . you can travel into the past to discover great characters like sherlock holmes , inspector maigret and others ; journey around the world to other countries and meet aussie phryne fisher , norwegian harry hole and so many others ; just relax on your couch and experience the wonders of hercule poirot , lord peter wimsey , etc ; or hard - boiled , tired gumshoes like travis mcgee and kinsey milhone . of course , this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the wonderfully varied world that is mystery , crime and thrillers . join us and have a great time ! your moderators : donna , hayes , bill and nancy .\nwe connect adventurous readers with indie authors . this group is about connecting writers with readers in a way that has not been done on goodreads be\nwe connect adventurous readers with indie authors . this group is about connecting writers with readers in a way that has not been done on goodreads before . this is a place for writers to advertise who they are and what they do , as well as a place for adventurous readers to find new writers to love .\nthis group is a way to gather together people who like to write book reviews as well as advertise their book review blogs . with enough people we will\nthis group is a way to gather together people who like to write book reviews as well as advertise their book review blogs . with enough people we will have the ability to really discuss all types of books - regardless of genre or age groups . get more exposure for the reviews you have put so much thought and effort into ! ! authors ! ! this group is also for you ! get exposure for your new books by having this ready made set of practicing reviewers review your latest work of art ! announce your latest release dates , interviews , and charities ! this is a group for everyone !"]}
{"id": 56143, "summary": [{"text": "polymorph records is a record label based in london , england .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "in 2010 they released the debut single by jamie west , called \" give me everything you got \" .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "their most recent release is by singer-songwriter joshua fisher who released his debut ep \" atlas \" on 25 october 2010 .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "it was co-produced by roger pusey .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "their latest signing is jake benson , a young singer from london . ", "topic": 37}], "title": "polymorph records", "paragraphs": ["polymorph records c / o uwe sammer - schr\u00f6der schneegloeckchenstr . 38 d 80995 muenchen fax + 49 ( 0 ) 89 / 68094260\natlas - the single from the debut ep by the same name by joshua fisher . released on polymorph records . co - produced by roger pusey - producer of tracks on iconic smiths albums : hatful of hollow and louder than bombs . urltoken urltoken released 25 . 10 . 10 ( c ) 20 . . .\nwatch videos & listen free to joshua fisher : atlas , plus 2 pictures . joshua fisher is a singer - songwriter from london in the uk . his debut ep ,\natlas\n( featuring the single of the same name ) was released on monday 25th october 2010 by polymorph records . joshua is a rare talent . his writing is deeply\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\non thursday one of our artists , jake , will be singing live at the troubadour club in earl ' s court and we ' d love you to be there if you can ! the night kicks off from 8pm and the troubadour is really easy to find - plus they do nice food . tickets are normally \u00a37 on the door , but we ' ve got some discounted advance tickets for just a fiver which can be purchased here : urltoken\njake benson ' s cover of cannonball is getting a boost in views thanks to the xfactor cover . . . a great song and very well performed ( though we are a bit biassed ! ) urltoken\nwe ' re filming some new vids in bristol next week . . . more news to follow !\njoshua fisher will be performing live with the miles away project at proud in camden on monday 10th jan . he ' s in the main room from 10pm . tickets are free . see you there ! urltoken\nproud is a truly unique venue situated in the heart of stables market just walking distance from camden town and chalk farm station . it is a gallery by day , and each night hosts live music and dj ' s .\nexciting news coming on december 1st . . . you ' ll just have to wait and see !\nthis is a link to atlas - ep - joshua fisher . don ' t have spotify ? get it at urltoken \u2013 it ' s free and no invitation is needed !\nthe day has finally arrived ! grab your copy of the brilliant ' atlas ' by joshua fisher . available from all major download sites - or on limited edition cd ( link for that added shortly ) . urltoken\nwriting session going on today with our latest signing , jake . with so many great songs on offer it ' ll be hard to pick the final lineup . . . demos and more news to come soon !\nit ' s a little over 2 weeks until the release of\natlas\nby joshua fisher . a wonderful ep of brilliant songwriting . . . the cds are back from being pressed and they smell good ! we ' ve all been sending promo copies out so hopefully it ' ll be getting some airplay over the next few weeks .\nfinishing touches being done to the cd artwork for next month ' s release . . . it ' s amazing how much text you have to cram on the back . . .\nyour current browser isn ' t compatible with soundcloud . please download one of our supported browsers . need help ?\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nanenzephalia - magenta [ black vinyl ] - lpx2 [ pre - order ] $ 37 . 99"]}
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{"id": 56149, "summary": [{"text": "kwik fit is a car servicing and repair company in the united kingdom , specialising in tyres , brakes , exhausts , mot testing , car servicing , air conditioning recharge , oil changes and windscreen repair .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "as of 2017 , there are over 600 kwik fit centres within the united kingdom and ireland", "topic": 38}], "title": "kwik fit", "paragraphs": ["kwik fit\u2019s rivals include ford\u2019s \u201cfast fit\u201dand montinex , owner of charlie brown\u2019s autocentres .\nglassdoor has 80 kwik - fit reviews submitted anonymously by kwik - fit employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if kwik - fit is right for you .\nkwik fit is appointing the account director behind its \u201cyou can\u2019t get better than a kwik fit fitter\u201d strategy to run its marketing department .\nford motor company acquires kwik - fit for approximately $ 1 . 6 billion .\nlearn more about all areas of caring for your vehicle with our kwik fit blog .\ntyre - 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 ."]}
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(\ninspired\n) ( nasdaq :\nlin . woods\u2019 resume lin . woods inspired media . media kit ( 1 )\n. she is also the president of the faith based media and entertainment firm , lin . woods inspired media and the editor of\nlink to inspired media entertainment by selecting a button and using the embed code provided more . . .\n\u00a9inspired entertainment , inc . all rights reserved . cookie policy ~ terms of use\nabout us - lin . woods , editor , urltoken | lin . woods inspired media\nin 2000 , woods returned to st . louis and created the inspired company . through this faith - based media business , she created the inspired entertainment seminar ( educational series hosted on college campuses ) , the inspired entertainment report ( aired in more than 50 markets via abc radio networks\u2019 rejoice musical soul food format ) and provided script writing services for general mills\u2019 serving up soul radio show . it currently produces lin . woods gospel entertainment podcast , available on itunes .\nout of hours contact : aimee remey investor relations , inspired entertainment inc . telephone : + 1 646 620 6737 email : aimee . remey @ urltoken\nlin . woods inspired media is a faith - based and family entertainment site with an african american focus . created by a family entertainment / faith base editor and writer , it features positive entertainment articles , faith - based celebrity interviews , beauty news , inspirational music reviews , tv / film news and positive lifestyle tips . it is all designed to inspire your life .\ninspired entertainment , inc . announces third quarter 2017 results to be released on august 7 , 2017 at 7 : 30 am et ; conference call to follow\n. participants should ask to be joined into the inspired entertainment call . a replay of the call will be available one hour after the conclusion of the call until\nads are meticulously timed and spread through multiple channels , said an entertainment industry source .\npulse ng is nigeria ' s new media network . 24 / 7 live news & videos , entertainment , sports , lifestyle , celebrities & more .\nleft behind games inc . publishes christian video games and is a christian social network provider . their trade names include inspired media entertainment , lb games\u00ae , cloud 9 games\u00ae and mypraize\u00ae . the team believes that their products are quality interactive and entertainment experiences to perpetuate positive values and appeal to mainstream and faith - based audiences .\nover the past decade , woods has been aligned with the top industry urban entertainment publication , the urban network . she was the editor - in chief of its 2001 spin - off , urban inspired . today she is both a partner and the family entertainment / faith based writer and editor for\nyour daily dose of the latest in fashion , beauty , and entertainment \u2014 delivered straight to your inbox .\nif someone is having a bad day and reads my blog , hears my inspired entertainment report or checks out my celebrity interviews on my podcast and is touched by one of those experiences , i\u2019ve achieved my goal , which is to inspire , encourage and uplift lives through media . \u201d\nsocial media has transformed how culture works . digital crowds have become powerful cultural innovators\u2014a new phenomenon called crowdculture . they\u2019re now so effective at producing creative entertainment that it\u2019s impossible for companies to compete .\n[ gay talese can\u2019t name a single woman writer who inspired him . twitter has a few suggestions . ]\nhampton said he would also like to see celebrities address \u201cthug brutality\u201d on social media .\nwe launched inspired virtual races at the beginning of 2014 . since then , inspired and sisal have been working together to constantly innovate contents and services for ensuring an extraordinary player satisfaction and a highly profitable business . thanks to the successful partnership with inspired , sisal became one of the online market leader in italy in virtual sports .\ntheory - 3 media\u2019s third ski movie released in 2007 a high definition project documenting the free skiing travels of the pacific northwest . produced by : theory - 3 media [ \u2026 ]\nyes , gay talese actually admires many women writers . social media , not so much .\nthe films were launched with tiny media buys and then seeded out on social media platforms . both were extremely influential , were watched by tens of millions , generated huge media hits , and helped drive impressive sales and profit gains . each won the grand prix at the cannes advertising festival .\nthen , wanting to give his own amen to the moment , timberlake simply wrote a basic tweet saying\n# inspired .\nsocial media was supposed to usher in a golden age of branding . but things didn\u2019t turn out that way .\nyes , gay talese actually admires many women writers . social media , not so much . - the washington post\nthe social media calls by heads of respected news outlets for an appropriation prize showcase\na media that is woefully lacking in inclusion\nand that\nis ill - prepared to actually have the debates ,\nwente said .\n24 / 7 support inspired provides training on all aspects of using the virtuals dashboard to enable an operator to be as self - sufficient as they wish in their management of the events schedule . inspired\u2019s dedicated virtuals support team is also on hand to assist anytime 24 / 7 / 365 .\nhe is critical of the game on other grounds , though , saying that in trying to deliver entertainment as well as a message , the developers have fallen short on both .\ninspired is a global games technology company , supplying virtual sports , mobile gaming and server based gaming systems with associated terminals and digital content to regulated betting and gaming operators around the world . inspired currently operates more than 27 , 000 digital gaming terminals and supplies its virtual sports products in more than 40 , 000 venues and on over 100 websites in 30 countries . inspired employs over 800 employees in the uk and elsewhere , developing and operating digital games and networks .\nyears of proven results : case studies from industry leaders from zero to \u20ac1 . 2bn in 12 months . the inspired success of the italian virtual sports market\nvirtual rush trotting was developed especially for the italian market after inspired\u2019s product team analysed the most popular sports for live betting in italy and responded by creating trotting .\nthe global islamic media front has released a game called quest for bush , in which players aim to kill the us president .\ninspired is a global games technology company , supplying virtual sports , mobile gaming and server based gaming systems with associated terminals and digital content to regulated lottery , betting and gaming operators around the world . inspired currently operates approximately 30 , 000 digital gaming terminals and supplies its virtual sports products through more than 40 , 000 retail channels and over 100 websites , in approximately 35 gaming jurisdictions worldwide . inspired employs approximately 800 employees in the uk and elsewhere , developing and operating digital games and networks .\na painter ' s work is equated to\ncultural genocide\nafter she ' s accused of appropriating elements from indigenous styles \u2014 she says she was merely inspired .\nwoods became a celebrity journalist after taking on the host / writer / co - producer duties at the syndicated entertainment news program inside gospel ( which boasted five million listeners world - wide ) .\ndon\u2019t go yet ! try out our entertainment newsletter . you\u2019ll get celeb tidbits , late - night highlights , and the latest on tv and movies in your inbox , six days a week .\nhistorically , cultural innovation flowed from the margins of society\u2014from fringe groups , social movements , and artistic circles that challenged mainstream norms and conventions . companies and the mass media acted as intermediaries , diffusing these new ideas into the mass market . but social media has changed everything .\ni forget this forum sometimes . . . i was truly inspired by @ ijessewilliams speech because i really do feel that we are all one . . . a human race\ncompanies have sunk billions of dollars into producing content on social media , hoping to build audiences around their brands . but consumers haven\u2019t shown up .\njulianne hough ' s ill - advised halloween costume reignited the question : is it ever ok to appear in blackface ? perhaps those defending the 25 - year - old actress have forgotten the painful history of blackface in entertainment and media . classic films often serve as a reminder of our nation ' s ugly racist past whenever we dust off our vhs tapes .\nsocial media binds together communities that once were geographically isolated , greatly increasing the pace and intensity of collaboration . now that these once - remote communities are densely networked , their cultural influence has become direct and substantial . these new crowdcultures come in two flavors : subcultures , which incubate new ideologies and practices , and art worlds , which break new ground in entertainment .\nthe debate over cultural appropriation is ongoing , but the response to it is changing , now that collective voices can find common ground on social media .\ncorrection : a previous version of this article referred to\nbirth of a nation\nas the first feature - length film . it was not . a quote from downy cited to entertainment weekly has also been updated .\nmarketers originally thought that facebook , youtube , and twitter would let them bypass mainstream media and connect directly with customers . hoping to attract huge audiences to their brands , they spent billions producing their own creative content . but consumers never showed up . in fact , social media seems to have made brands less significant .\nchipotle\u2019s films are wrongly understood simply as great examples of branded content . they worked because they went beyond mere entertainment . the films were artful , but so are many thousands of films that don\u2019t cut through . their stories weren\u2019t particularly original ; they had been repeated over and over with creative vigor for the previous decade or so . but they exploded on social media because they were myths that passionately captured the ideology of the burgeoning preindustrial food crowdculture . chipotle painted an inspired vision of america returning to bucolic agricultural and food production traditions and reversing many problems in the dominant food system .\nsocial media allows fans to create rich communities around entertainers , who interact directly with them in a barrage of tweets , pins , and posts . sports teams now hire social media ambassadors to reach out to fans in real time during games , and once the game is over , the players send along insider photos and hold locker - room chats . beyond the major platforms , new media sites like vevo , soundcloud , and apple music are spurring even more direct digital connections .\ntalese , 84 , a pioneering magazine writer of the 1960s new journalism movement , stunned some audience members saturday at a boston university writing conference when he reportedly couldn\u2019t name any female journalists who inspired him .\ninspired by photographs passed down from scott ' s grandfather , filmmaker rey scott , the works in this series mime the harrowing episodes of his travels and subsequent 1941 oscar - winning documentary ,\nkukan .\nso , when timberlake tweeted that he was\ninspired\nby jesse ' s speech , it just struck a lot of people as odd at best and grossly aloof at worst . i think justin timberlake was genuinely inspired when he heard the speech , but that when he heard the last part about\ntrying us on like costumes\nthat it probably never occurred to him that some think he does just that .\ninspired\u2019s virtual sports are now available to italian players in over 7 , 000 betting venues and on all of the main websites . it is also the only provider that supplies virtual sports for mobile . the mobile channel is a huge area of growth and is driving 30 % of the online operators\u2019 revenues . it currently facilitates approximately \u20ac85 million a month in bets across the whole of its virtual sports portfolio in italy . inspired now supplies over 90 % of the land - based and online virtual sports market in italy . from a standing start , inspired\u2019s software has supported the development of a \u20ac1billion p . a . market in just six months .\ninspired\u2019s virtual sports were selected as the products of choice by all of the major italian operators including snai , lottomatica , sisal , eurobet , cogetech , intralot , gamenet and microgame , sommettendo . it , and betflag .\nin talking to singer erykah badu for a story in interview magazine , lamar said he shies away from social media so he doesn ' t get caught up in the hype .\nthe debate over cultural appropriation , its freedoms and limits is nothing new , but the response to it is changing , now that collective voices can find common ground on social media .\nthe fbi wednesday arrested an ohio man for allegedly plotting an isis - inspired attack on the u . s . capitol , where he hoped to set off a series of bombs aimed at lawmakers , whom he allegedly considered enemies .\nmuch like the epic plots of 1940s cinema , scott ' s large - scale mixed media paintings in\nkukan series\ndepict the peaks and valleys of heroic characters and sweeping adventures .\nfarrah abraham caused a stir during sunday night\u2019s mtv movie & tv awards after she appeared on the red carpet wearing a bollywood - inspired outfit , complete with henna art ( mehndi ) on her hands and a bindi on her forehead .\nas a central feature of their digital strategy , companies made huge bets on what is often called branded content . the thinking went like this : social media would allow your company to leapfrog traditional media and forge relationships directly with customers . if you told them great stories and connected with them in real time , your brand would become a hub for a community of consumers . businesses have invested billions pursuing this vision . yet few brands have generated meaningful consumer interest online . in fact , social media seems to have made brands less significant . what has gone wrong ?\nhow did this happen ? the story begins with the youth subcultures that formed around video games . when they landed on social media , they became a force . the once - oddball video - gaming - as - entertainment subculture of south korea went global , producing a massive spectator sport , now known as e - sports , with a fan base approaching 100 million people . ( amazon recently bought the e - sports network twitch for $ 970 million . )\nthese early ( pre - social - media ) digital efforts led companies to believe that if they delivered hollywood - level creative at internet speed , they could gather huge engaged audiences around their brands . thus was born the great push toward branded content . but its champions weren\u2019t counting on new competition . and this time it came not from big media companies but from the crowd .\ntheory - 3 media , a wonderfully small , goofy collaboration of canadians and americans , brings you safety meeting this summer . a film about spiny floppy things , big lines , [ \u2026 ]\nlin . woods is a 20 - year veteran family entertainment and faith base editor , speaker , writer , voice over talent and children\u2019s book author ( kenny can : don\u2019t judge me ) . this fearless woman of faith was raised in st . louis and in the church .\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 .\nwoods lives her life empowering others to their greatest potential through inspirational media . she says , \u201ci believe we are all here to uplift one another . that\u2019s why i write inspiring news and content .\nthis early form of branded content worked well because the entertainment media were oligopolies , so cultural competition was limited . in the united states , three networks produced television programming for 30 weeks or so every year and then went into reruns . films were distributed only through local movie theaters ; similarly , magazine competition was restricted to what fit on the shelves at drugstores . consumer marketing companies could buy their way to fame by paying to place their brands in this tightly controlled cultural arena .\nerika gentry , a multi - media artist and educator , will share her art projects during a 6 : 30 p . m . sept . 21 presentation at the napa valley college performing arts center .\nsocial media has expanded and democratized these subcultures . with a few clicks , you can jump into the center of any subculture , and participants\u2019 intensive interactions move seamlessly among the web , physical spaces , and traditional media . together members are pushing forward new ideas , products , practices , and aesthetics\u2014bypassing mass - culture gatekeepers . with the rise of crowdculture , cultural innovators and their early adopter markets have become one and the same .\nfive days after beyonc\u00e9\u2019s super bowl half - time show in which dancers were clad in black panther inspired costumes and one dancer held up a\njustice 4 mario woods\nsign , the controversy continues to grow . there\u2019s an anti - beyonc\u00e9 protest rally in front of the nfl headquarters planned for feb . 16 , a boycott beyonce sign - up page , and a social media hashtag # boycottbeyonce that people are using when addressing the performance - - from both sides of the issue .\nin subsequent tweets , while his intentions again seemed pure , he doubled down on the\nall lives matter\nmotif saying\ni was truly inspired by jesse williams ' speech because i really do feel that we are all one . . . a human race .\nsocial media helped stoke the controversy following beyonc\u00e9\u2019s performance , but treva lindsey , assistant professor of women ' s , gender , and sexuality studies at the ohio state university , said facebook and twitter are not to blame .\nthe campaign to defend the constitution and the christian alliance for progress , two online political groups , plan to demand today that wal - mart dump left behind : eternal forces , a pc game inspired by a series of christian novels that are hugely popular , especially with teens .\nas one of the largest operators in italy , with over 800 venues , it felt like a natural fit for us to partner with the leading supplier of virtual sports in italy . gtech has been the first italian company to go live with inspired virtual sports for both the online and the retail market and we have been very impressed by inspired since the beginning , but the biggest winners have been the customers . the company is constantly innovating , its cutting - edge virtual sports platform and library of exciting games ensures that user experience is second to none .\non oct . 5 , 2 rules fine art , will unveil its latest solo exhibition by painter , mixed media artist and photographer michelle scott , featuring pieces from her most recent body of work ,\nkukan series .\nto brand effectively with social media , companies should target crowdcultures . today , in pursuit of relevance , most brands chase after trends . but this is a commodity approach to branding : hundreds of companies are doing exactly the same thing with the same generic list of trends . it\u2019s no wonder consumers don\u2019t pay attention . by targeting novel ideologies flowing out of crowdcultures , brands can assert a point of view that stands out in the overstuffed media environment .\ncoca - cola offers another cautionary tale . in 2011 the company announced a new marketing strategy\u2014called liquid & linked\u2014with great fanfare . going all in , it shifted its emphasis from \u201ccreative excellence\u201d ( the old mass - media approach ) to \u201ccontent excellence\u201d ( branded content in social media ) . coke\u2019s jonathan mildenhall claimed that coke would continually produce \u201cthe world\u2019s most compelling content , \u201d which would capture \u201ca disproportionate share of popular culture , \u201d doubling sales by 2020 .\nentertainment \u201cproperties\u201d\u2014performers , athletes , sports teams , films , television programs , and video games\u2014are also hugely popular on social media . across all the big platforms you\u2019ll find the usual a - list of celebrities dominating . on youtube musicians rihanna , one direction , katy perry , eminem , justin bieber , and taylor swift have built massive audiences . on twitter you\u2019ll find a similar cast of singers , along with media stars like ellen degeneres , jimmy fallon , oprah , bill gates , and the pope . fans gather around the tweets of sports stars cristiano ronaldo , lebron james , neymar , and kak\u00e1 , and teams such as fc barcelona and real madrid ( which are far more popular than the two dominant sports brands , nike and adidas ) . on instagram you\u2019ll find more of the same .\ngaming comedy is just one of hundreds of new genres that crowdculture has created . those genres fill every imaginable entertainment gap in popular culture , from girls\u2019 fashion advice to gross - out indulgent foods to fanboy sports criticism . brands can\u2019t compete , despite their investments . compare pewdiepie , who cranks out inexpensive videos in his house , to mcdonald\u2019s , one of the world\u2019s biggest spenders on social media . the mcdonald\u2019s channel ( # 9 , 414 ) has 204 , 000 youtube subscribers . pewdiepie is 200 times as popular , for a minuscule fraction of the cost .\nlast night katy perry , dressed in a modified kimono with her face heavily powdered , opened the american music awards with a geisha - inspired performance of her new single , \u201cunconditionally . \u201d within minutes , complaints about her get - up as an offensive example of cultural appropriation and stereotyping flooded in on social media , as did reactions to those reactions : virtual eye - rolls , posts predicting the furious arrival of the pc police , and several comments along the lines of \u201cjust wait till tumblr gets mad at this ! \u201d\nwhile promoters insist that branded content is a hot new thing , it\u2019s actually a relic of the mass media age that has been repackaged as a digital concept . in the early days of that era , companies borrowed approaches from popular entertainment to make their brands famous , using short - form storytelling , cinematic tricks , songs , and empathetic characters to win over audiences . classic ads like alka - seltzer\u2019s \u201ci can\u2019t believe i ate the whole thing , \u201d frito - lay\u2019s \u201cfrito bandito , \u201d and farrah fawcett \u201ccreaming\u201d joe namath with noxema all snuck into popular culture by amusing audiences .\nthere\u2019s also something peculiar about her pairing of japanese\u2014 and chinese \u2014 imagery with the song \u201cunconditionally , \u201d which was originally inspired by a trip to madagascar . maybe it\u2019s just the track\u2019s pounding percussion that inspired the theme and ( what looks like ) taiko drumming . but considering how prism is perry\u2019s most spiritual album to date , the performance suggests perry\u2019s taken up an eat , pray , love style reinvention centered on eastern spirituality\u2014with \u201ceastern\u201d construed as broadly and monolithically as possibly , encompassing the shinto - shrine imagery of her ama\u2019s performance , the karma shout outs on prism \u2019s \u201clegendary lover ,\nand on .\ninspired are the creators and world leaders in the field of virtual sports . its award - winning visual effects team have been recreating the action of some of the most famous sporting events and athletes from around the globe . with over 15 years of visual effects experience , the magic of virtuals continues to amaze players !\nas a little boy , lamar got to experience hip - hop firsthand when the video for tupac shakur and dr . dre ' s\ncalifornia love\nwas filmed near his compton home . the 8 - year - old made his way to the set , and\nit just inspired me ,\nlamar recalled .\ntalese said he thought the question from an audience member was specifically asking about his formative years \u2014 whether any women journalists inspired him when he was a young man . and his answer to that question remains \u201cno , \u201d according to the globe , because there frankly weren\u2019t many women journalists making their mark at that time .\nsuch forward - looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks , uncertainties , assumptions and other important factors , many of which are outside of inspired ' s control that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward - looking statements . additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward - looking statements can be found in inspired ' s most recent annual report on form 10 - k and subsequently filed quarterly reports on form 10 - q and current reports on form 8 - k , which are available , free of charge , at the sec ' s website at urltoken .\npassionate about her faith , inspirational music , radio , speaking and writing , the magna cum laude graduate of fisk university - nashville started in radio as a copywriter and on - air personality at what is now clear channel radio - st . louis . from there , the 2005 who\u2019s who in st . louis honoree moved to los angels and landed various positions in entertainment .\n3 .\nswing time\n( 1936 ) this is widely considered the best dance musical by legendary acting partners fred astaire and ginger rogers . inspired by real - life tap dancer bill\nbojangles\nrobinson , astaire mimicked the actor ' s style and appeared in blackface for the musical number ,\nbojangles in harlem .\nthe journalism legend was distressed to see his reputation damaged by the \u201cirresponsible form of journalism on the internet these days , \u201d he told leung . ( talese appears not to have an active social - media presence , not that there\u2019s anything wrong with that . ) \u201c\n11 .\ntropic thunder\n( 2008 ) robert downey jr . was initially wary of what the media reaction to his character - - a white method actor who undergoes pigmentation alteration surgery in order to play a black army officer - - would be in the ben stiller - written film . on playing a black sergeant ( or really , a white actor playing a black sergeant ) , downey jr . told entertainment weekly :\ni dove in with both feet . if i didn\u2019t feel it was morally sound , or that it would be easily misinterpreted that i\u2019m just c . thomas howell in [ soul man ] , i would\u2019ve stayed home . \u201d\nas a result , they enjoy intense customer loyalty and superior sales and profits , and garner loads of free media coverage . in business , few achievements are more prized than creating an iconic brand . yet the two dominant branding models are not designed to do the job .\nthe rapper has been dominating social media and energized the music industry with his new album ,\nto pimp a butterfly .\nhe broke a spotify record this week when the album was streamed more than 9 . 6 million times around the world after its surprise release monday .\nthen , perhaps not surprisingly , the controversy started . almost immediately , game reviewers , the media and various religiously - affiliated non profits declared that the game rewarded players for killing characters who did not convert to christianity . while widely reported , this turned out to not be true .\ninvoking the styles of ( and nostalgia for ) the 1940s era of global cultural and political adventure , these mixed media paintings continue the journey started by her grandfather and the 1941 film ,\nkukan ,\nbringing the story back around and exploring these themes from a contemporary vantage .\ndo you ever witness news or have a story that should be featured on pulse nigeria ? submit your stories , pictures and videos to us now via whatsapp : + 2349055172167 , social media @ pulsenigeria247 : # pulseeyewitness & dm or email : eyewitness @ urltoken . more information here .\ntake the personal care category . three brands\u2014dove , axe , and old spice\u2014have generated tremendous consumer interest and identification in a historically low - involvement category , one you would never expect to get attention on social media . they succeeded by championing distinctive gender ideologies around which crowdcultures had formed .\nthese three brands broke through in social media because they used cultural branding\u2014a strategy that works differently from the conventional branded - content model . each engaged a cultural discourse about gender and sexuality in wide circulation in social media\u2014a crowdculture\u2014which espoused a distinctive ideology . each acted as a proselytizer , promoting this ideology to a mass audience . such opportunities come into view only if we use the prism of cultural branding\u2014doing research to identify ideologies that are relevant to the category and gaining traction in crowdcultures . companies that rely on traditional segmentation models and trend reports will always have trouble identifying those opportunities .\ninspired by photographs passed down from scott ' s grandfather , filmmaker rey scott , the works in this series mime the harrowing episodes of his travels and subsequent 1941 oscar - winning documentary ,\nkukan ,\nrevealing uncharted war torn china during the late 1930s and 1940s and his relationship with the film ' s chinese - american producer , li ling - ai .\n\u201cthere has never been a sustained moment of racial harmony in our nation ' s history . this moment is no exception . i think that there is heightened awareness of existing tensions and a growing public discussion around issues of race and racism ,\nlindsey said . \u201csocial media provides a new space for these discussions to occur . it also allows for people to be \u2018anonymous\u2019 in particular ways , which can promote more vitriolic rhetoric . social media has been one of many platforms for racial justice activists , but it has also been a platform for people to espouse bigotry and prejudice . \u201d\nthe biggest challenge was building a whole new market from a standing start . with that in mind , inspired\u2019s first priority was establishing a local presence via the formation of an office in rome and the appointment of a local team . it also heavily invested in r & d to learn about the italian player , to ensure that the content it developed was relevant and engaging .\ndove leads the body - positive crowd . axe\u2019s aggressive stand set up a perfect opportunity for another brand to champion the feminist side of this \u201cgender war . \u201d dove was a mundane , old - fashioned brand in a category in which marketing usually rode the coattails of the beauty trends set by fashion houses and media . by the 2000s the ideal of the woman\u2019s body had been pushed to ridiculous extremes . feminist critiques of the use of starved size 0 models began to circulate in traditional and social media . instead of presenting an aspiration , beauty marketing had become inaccessible and alienating to many women .\nbut the debate quickly moved in a different direction online when prominent leaders in media , including former rogers executive ken whyte , national post editor in chief anne marie owens and cbc managing editor steven ladurantaye , began offering up money to support the so - called appropriation prize mentioned in the op - ed .\nthe b\u00eate noire of the preindustrial food movement is fast food , so the idea that a major fast food company would promote that story was particularly potent with the crowd . chipotle was taking on pink slime ! moreover , boutique locavore food was expensive , but at chipotle people could now assuage their worries with a $ 7 burrito . because they tapped into anxieties percolating in the crowdculture , chipotle\u2019s films never had to compete as great entertainment .\n\u201crebecca solnit\u2019s book , \u201criver of shadows , \u201d inspired me to explore the phenomenon of the \u201cpersistence of vison , \u201d the way we experience subjects while moving , but looking out from modern transportation versus the 1880s railroad era . the parallel is photography , and the way we view the world . i explore how we see the world today through the use of the mobile device . \u201d\nthe latest controversy to spark an outcry online : an editorial written in an obscure literary publication that most people have never read . a few tweets later , it has not only revived a conversation about appropriation , but has also led to the editor ' s resignation and a series of contentious posts from media heads .\nthis weekend ' s arrival of\nghost in the shell ,\nthe live - action adaptation of the landmark japanese anime film , is being met with criticism from the media action network for asian americans ( manaa ) , which is condemning what it calls the\nwhitewashed\ncasting of scarlett johansson in the lead role .\nshe worked in casting at warner bros . television and artist development at warner bros . records . after these stints , she launched her own media company , lin . woods associates . the company produced syndicated radio shows and provided scriptwriting , voice - over and production services for companies such as warner bros . records , virgin records and motown records .\nthe alleged activities of cornell highlight the continued interest of us - based violent extremists to support designated foreign terrorist organizations overseas , such as isil , by committing terrorist acts in the united states , \u201d the bulletin read . \u201cterrorist group members and supporters will almost certainly continue to use social media platforms to disseminate english language violent extremist messages .\nthe rise of new technologies that allowed audiences to opt out of ads\u2014from cable networks to dvrs and then the internet\u2014made it much harder for brands to buy fame . now they had to compete directly with real entertainment . so companies upped the ante . bmw pioneered the practice of creating short films for the internet . soon corporations were hiring top film directors ( michael bay , spike jonze , michel gondry , wes anderson , david lynch ) and pushing for ever - more - spectacular special effects and production values .\nthe bet awards were sunday night . even though bet is no longer black - owned ( viacom owns bet ) , the bet awards are one of those sacred nights where unapologetic blackness is celebrated without explanation or hesitancy . social media has breathed new life into such awards shows , allowing millions of people to share each high and low moment together on twitter .\nlyndon was immediately swept up in the national media , including an interview on the fox news cable channel that left him feeling battered . \u201ci learned from that that fox is not necessarily right leaning , \u201d says lyndon , who describes himself as a political moderate who was naive about the amount of controversy the subject matter of his games would generate . disappointing sales followed .\na spot on gangneung ' s jumunjin beach has become a bustling tourist zone after guardian shot a scene there . recent social media photos showed lines of visitors waiting to pose for photos . merchants have set up shop nearby with signposts that read ,\nmuffler , flower and umbrella can be rented for 1 , 000 won\n, allowing visitors to recreate the scene from the show .\na brand can sustain its cultural relevance by playing off particularly intriguing or contentious issues that dominate the media discourse related to an ideology . that\u2019s what ben & jerry\u2019s did so well in championing its sustainable business philosophy . the company used new - product introductions to playfully spar with the reagan administration on timely issues such as nuclear weapons , the destruction of the rain forests , and the war on drugs .\nbecause stereotypes remain harmful . almost a decade ago , gwen stefani , inspired by the street fashions of japanese youth , introduced the harajuku girls , a foursome of backup dancers who doted on her from behind , never spoke in public , and whose names were taken directly from stefani\u2019s clothing line . comedian margaret cho , in a 2005 blog post that\u2019s still depressingly relevant , likened them to a \u201cminstrel show\u201d \u2014the same wording new york \u2019s jody rosen used to describe miley cyrus\u2019s vmas performance earlier this year .\nthat ' s why i try my best to stay away from social media as much as possible ,\nhe said with a laugh .\nwhen you go on your twitter or look down your timeline and it ' s all great positivity , i love that . but at the same time , it can really divert you from what your purpose is or what you ' re trying to do .\nwhat happened ? the issue is , social media has transformed how culture works , in a way that weakens certain branding techniques . it has united once - isolated communities into influential crowdcultures . crowdcultures are very prolific cultural innovators . their members produce their own content\u2014so well that companies simply can\u2019t compete . consider that people making videos in their living rooms top the charts on youtube , which few companies have managed to crack .\nwe ' ve been floating this country on credit for centuries , yo . and we ' re done watching and waiting while this invention called whiteness uses and abuses us , burying black people out of sight and out of mind while extracting our culture , our dollars , our entertainment like oil , black gold . ghettoizing and demeaning our creations , then stealing them , gentrifying our genius , and then trying us on like costumes before discarding our bodies like rinds of strange fruit . the thing is though , that just because we ' re magic doesn ' t mean we ' re not real .\na wave of criticism quickly found the ad on social media . from offense that a difficult resistance movement was co - opted to sell pepsi products , to dubiousness and disgust at the commercial ' s implication that relations between law enforcement and marginalized groups would magically heal if people were only nicer to the police , to disdain over the role given to the white jenner in negotiating the peace , twitter users reacted with outrage to the ad .\nnike\u2019s approach , launched in the 1970s and perfected in the 1990s , was to tell stories of athletes who overcame societal barriers through sheer willpower . but a decade ago nike abandoned its competitive - underdog ideology to go all in on branded content , using famous athletes to make entertaining sports films . under armour stepped into the void , producing arresting new ads , such as \u201cprotect this house , \u201d that championed the same ideology and took off on social media .\nthe jack daniel\u2019s distillery was in a rural region of tennessee that the postwar mass media portrayed as an impoverished land of hillbillies . yet in the american imagination , the area was also one of the last authentic pockets of the frontier , where davy crockett and daniel boone had gotten their start . so when american men yearned to revive the ideology of the frontier , the whiskey offered great potential as a symbol . this theme was first hit upon by men\u2019s magazines (\nchipotle took advantage of an enormous cultural opportunity created when the once - marginal movements that had challenged america\u2019s dominant industrial food culture became a force to be reckoned with on social media . the chain jumped into the fray as a champion of this crowdculture\u2019s ideology . by applying cultural branding , chipotle became one of america\u2019s most compelling and talked - about brands ( though recent food - safety difficulties have dented its image ) . specifically , chipotle succeeded by following these five principles :\nthis press release contains\nforward - looking statements\nwithin the meaning of the\nsafe harbor\nprovisions of the private securities litigation reform act of 1995 . forward - looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as\nanticipate\n,\nbelieve\n,\nexpect\n,\nestimate\n,\nplan\n,\noutlook\n, and\nproject\nand other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters . these statements are based on inspired ' s management ' s current expectations and beliefs , as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events .\nto anyone who thinks the media has gone overboard scrutinizing pop for excuses to be outraged , look no further than the coverage of last night\u2019s show . \u201ckaty perry kicks off amas with beautiful moment , \u201d reads a since - updated headline on the associated press story . subsequent paragraphs fawn over the performance , saying she looked like\nprincess out of a classic japanese painting\u201d ( originally a \u201cprincess out of a classic anime drawing\u201d in an earlier draft ) without mentioning that someone might find elements of her performance objectionable .\nthese celebrities are all garnering the superengaged community that pundits have long promised social media would deliver . but it\u2019s not available to companies and their branded goods and services . in retrospect , that shouldn\u2019t be surprising : interacting with a favored entertainer is different from interacting with a brand of rental car or orange juice . what works for shakira backfires for crest and clorox . the idea that consumers could possibly want to talk about corona or coors in the same way that they debate the talents of ronaldo and messi is silly .\nto solve this puzzle , we need to remember that brands succeed when they break through in culture . and branding is a set of techniques designed to generate cultural relevance . digital technologies have not only created potent new social networks but also dramatically altered how culture works . digital crowds now serve as very effective and prolific innovators of culture\u2014a phenomenon i call crowdculture . crowdculture changes the rules of branding\u2014which techniques work and which do not . if we understand crowdculture , then , we can figure out why branded - content strategies have fallen flat\u2014and what alternative branding methods are empowered by social media .\npepsi and kendall jenner are both facing a barrage of controversy after the release of a commercial that stars the supermodel and features a story seemingly inspired by black lives matter and other protest movements . in the ad , a blond jenner , off on the sidelines doing a photo shoot , watches the progression of a protest march that features predominantly people of color . after one of the protesters signals her to join , she strips off her wig , walks through the crowd , picks up a pepsi , and hands it to a stoic white police officer nearby . everything stops for a second . then the officer drinks from the pepsi , the crowd of protesters erupts into cheers and applause , and the tension\u2014historically based on centuries of institutional racism\u2014dissipates .\nbefore social media , the influence of these works would have remained locked within this small fraction of society . instead , crowdcultures grabbed the critiques and blew them up , pushing industrial food anxiety into the mainstream . news about every major problem linked to industrial food production\u2014processed foods loaded with sugar , carcinogenic preservatives , rbgh in milk , bisphenol a leaching from plastics , gmos , and so on\u2014began to circulate at internet speed . videos of the meatlike substance \u201cpink slime\u201d went viral . parents worried endlessly about what they were feeding their kids . crowdculture converted an elite concern into a national social trauma that galvanized a broad public challenge .\nor consider red bull , the most lauded branded - content success story . it has become a new - media hub producing extreme - and alternative - sports content . while red bull spends much of its $ 2 billion annual marketing budget on branded content , its youtube channel ( rank # 184 , 4 . 9 million subscribers ) is lapped by dozens of crowdculture start - ups with production budgets under $ 100 , 000 . indeed , dude perfect ( # 81 , 8 million subscribers ) , the brainchild of five college jocks from texas who make videos of trick shots and goofy improvised athletic feats , does far better .\n\u201cblack women around the country , on both social media and in mainstream publications have rushed to praise the video and the artist for affirming the political moment of black lives mattering , and the uplifting embrace of forms of southern black culture , \u201d rooks told fox411 . \u201con the other are pickets and boycotts and rage , mostly by whites . what this moment tells us is that as much as we might wish differently , race often still functions as a hard and fast dividing line . it also tells us that black women who perform at the super bowl bring simmering cultural tensions to a full boil , along with really high ratings . \u201d\nwhile they diminish the impact of branded content , crowdcultures grease the wheels for an alternative approach , cultural branding . in it , a brand sets itself apart by promoting a new ideology that springs from the crowd . chipotle did this successfully when it made two short films critiquing industrial food , tapping into a movement that began in the organic - farming subculture and blew up into a mainstream concern on social media . other good examples come from personal care . axe revived its brand by becoming an over - the - top cheerleader for the \u201clad\u201d crowd that arose as a response to politically correct gender politics . dove championed the other side of the divide , with campaigns that spoke to crowdculture concerns about unhealthy beauty standards for women .\nchallengers to the industrial food ideology had lurked at the margins for more than 40 years but had been easily pushed aside as crazy luddites . small subcultures had evolved around organic farming and pastured livestock , eking out a living at the fringes of the market in community - supported agriculture and farmers\u2019 markets . but as social media took off , an influential and diverse cluster of overlapping subcultures pushed hard for food innovations . they included advocates of evolutionary nutrition and paleo diets , sustainable ranchers , a new generation of environmental activists , urban gardeners , and farm - to - table restaurants . in short order , a massive cultural movement had organized around the revival of preindustrial foods . chipotle succeeded because it jumped into this crowdculture and took on its cause .\na decade in , companies are still struggling to come up with a branding model that works in the chaotic world of social media . the big platforms\u2014the facebooks and youtubes and instagrams\u2014seem to call the shots , while the vast majority of brands are cultural mutes , despite investing billions . companies need to shift their focus away from the platforms themselves and toward the real locus of digital power\u2014crowdcultures . they are creating more opportunities than ever for brands . old spice succeeded not with a facebook strategy but with a strategy that leveraged the ironic hipster aesthetic . chipotle succeeded not with a youtube strategy but with products and communications that spoke to the preindustrial food movement . companies can once again win the battle for cultural relevance with cultural branding , which will allow them to tap into the power of the crowd .\ndoctype html public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\na new christian video game has sparked calls for a boycott from groups who say it is\ntraining for religious warfare\n.\nthe game , left behind : eternal forces , is based on a wildly successful series of novels about the struggles on earth after true believers ascend to heaven .\nplayers can command the army of good - the tribulation force - against the anti - christ ' s global community .\nthe game ' s makers reject criticism , saying their detractors\nhave a clear hatred of biblical christianity\n.\nan alliance of liberal groups including the christian alliance for progress , the campaign to defend the constitution , and talk2action , have urged the giant retailer wal - mart , among others , to stop stocking the game , which was released last month .\nit ' s about religious warfare . the way to win is to convert or kill . you have both the inquisition and the crusades ,\nsays frederick clarkson of talk2action .\nanybody who is not a follower of jesus is the enemy ,\nhe claims .\nmr clarkson is particularly concerned that the $ 39 . 95 ( \u00a320 ) game - which is rated for teenagers due to violence - is being marketed through churches ."]}
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assisted grips with various set ups .\nto message this person , you must be networked on staff me up or have an employer or company subscription . upgrade now !\ncast your mind back to your childhood for a moment , and ask yourself why goldilocks preferred baby bear ' s bowl of porridge ? because it wasn ' t too hot ; it wasn ' t too cold \u2013 it was just right . she found the sweet spot , and as a result she got to enjoy a delicious meal before having to run for her fucking life !\nin the motoring world , finding the sweet spot doesn ' t usually conclude with a comparable drama ; it usually results in someone falling in love with a car that presents a level of everything , that is perfectly balanced .\nthe sweet spot is of imperative importance in the automotive world because it more often that not is the place where the essence of driving pleasure can be found . the horsepower wars of present have resulted in some truly ferocious monsters \u2013 but power and performance can reach a point where they overwhelm the driver , and therefore dilute the amount of pleasure there is to be had .\nthe sweet spot is all about driving pleasure , and therefore it is a phrase that can be said of the greatest driver ' s cars the planet has ever seen . if you care about driving more than anything else , and you want to buy a car that you can use purely for the job of driving and not simply as a tool , then you will probably end up with a car that occupies some form of sweet spot .\nthe golf gti , the jaguar f - type v6s manual , the bmw m2 , the porsche 911 gt3 , the mclaren 570gt \u2013 they are all examples of sweet - spot cars .\nlike everything however , the sweet spot is completely subjective ; what will be an ideal balance for one person , won ' t be for another . but the paradox of the sweet spot shows that driving pleasure isn ' t necessarily about huge power , for the most gratifying driving experiences you can have will be delivered in something that has an absolutely glorious sweet spot .\nwe use cookies . if you ' re struggling to sleep at night , read our cookies policy .\nyou already hold within you the superpower which is going to provide the fuel for your success .\nyour superpower is the strengths and abilities you already possess that make you feel most alive and excited .\n\u201csociety\u2019s relentless focus on people\u2019s shortcomings has turned into a global obsession . what\u2019s more , we have discovered that people have several times more potential for growth when they invest energy in developing their strengths instead of correcting their deficiencies . \u201d tom rath\nwe all have things that we do well , and things that we do less well .\nthe challenge is that , for most of our lives , we have been taught that we have to find ways to make up for our shortcomings . so we study to pass mathematics or english examinations at school , for example , when actually we are naturally athletic and love to study science and human biology .\nthe media presentation of a hero or icon is someone who has spent thousands of hours learning a new skill , so they can succeed in a particular sport or business . overcoming weaknesses , lack of natural ability or challenges is seen as something to be applauded and celebrated .\nwe have all heard the expression \u2014 \u201c you can be anything you want to be , if you just try hard enough \u201d .\nwould you go back to university for example , or spend more time travelling to research a topic you feel passionately about ? would you take yourself off on a writing retreat in a fabulous location for a month ? go wild ! you can go anywhere and do whatsoever you want .\ngive yourself permission to retune your energy and emotional power back to those things which truly delight you .\nthis could be soft skills such as empathy , listening and caring , as well as technical and business skills such as computer coding , proofreading , copyediting and interior design . if you enjoy volunteering in the community , what aspects are you drawn to ?\ngive yourself permission to ask those friends or family members who know you best what they feel are your special gifts .\nif you have a spare hour to spend on your own each day , how would you spend that free time in total self - indulgence ? these are the tasks you would instinctively do because they energise and engage you and you love to spend time in that zone .\nfor example , not everyone can run marathons , bake bread , sew their own clothes , write short stories , research military tactics and create spreadsheets and slide decks .\nyour reply might include something you are proud of achieving in your life , from climbing mount everest to being a single parent to teenagers , or a skill you have developed over the years , such as oil painting , making silver jewellery or website coding .\nwhen you carry out those tasks you feel comfortable and know that you are in control of the work .\ngive yourself permission to step up and reply with a list of skills and strengths that make you happy , which might have nothing to do with your academic qualifications .\ngive yourself permission to accept your strengths lie in a particular way of working .\nquestion 7 . do you feel that you have any skills and abilities you have pushed to one side because of your other life choices ? think back to when you were 9 years old , then 15 . can you remember what you were obsessively interested in ? what did you love to do ?\ngive yourself permission to look back and recall a time in your life when you instinctively knew that you were good at something and enjoyed it and wanted to learn more .\nnow take a moment to read through your answers and spot any common themes that might emerge .\ndo you prefer longer research based projects such as extensive craft projects or writing non - fiction books , courses and educational materials , where you can learn intricate detail about your topic , or short projects you can complete in the fastest time possible .\nnow that you have recognised and honed in on your natural potential and passions there are bound to be areas of your ideal business project where you are not going to have the talent or skillset to excel .\nit is all too easy to use this as an excuse to feed your negative self - talk and self - doubt .\ninstead , the strategic approach is to stay positive and recognise and accept that you are the best at every aspect of your project and you will have to take action to correct that deficit .\nyou don\u2019t do anything and instead spend all of your energy on your strengths .\ni know several fiction authors who want to focus on their superpowers , creating compelling fiction , and would rather eat their own feet than learn how to market and promote their work . they don\u2019t have any social media or other kind of platform and refuse to do so . their work is sold and distributed by their publisher without any involvement from the author .\nthese authors recognise and accept that marketing their author branding is not an area they want to spend time on and have made the informed decision not to do so .\nyou use the pareto 80 / 20 principle and learn just enough about the gap in your knowledge to achieve an effective level of results which gets the job done .\nthis can be the best way to maximise your time so you can focus on your talent . the trade - off is that this aspect may not be perfect but it works .\ni am not an expert but i can follow the video tutorials and instructions to achieve a website which works well and is easy to maintain .\nother authors have learnt how to do facebook advertising and how to self - publish their work on the online publishing platforms using free online tutorials .\nyou delegate those skills and pay someone who is an expert to do the work for you .\nwhich parts of your project you select to outsource to freelancers or experts will depend on the type of project you are working on , but the objective should always be to recoup your investment as quickly as possible .\nfor example . many authors who self - publish their work , including myself , pay for editors to review their manuscript and professional cover design for their book . these investments not only cut out months of the learning cycle but the quality of the final result will be better .\nthese are legitimate business expenses for services which will help your work to stand out from the crowd , and deliver a great experience for the reader .\n\u201cone thing to keep in mind\u2026 is that the most successful people don\u2019t take on everything themselves . they focus on their strengths and delegate their weaknesses to specialists . some authors try to do too much themselves and end up shooting themselves in the foot because they end up with a weak link . \u201d derek doepker\nproductivity , put simply , is the name that we give our attempts to figure out the best uses of our energy , intellect , and time as we try to seize most meaningful rewards with the least wasted effort .\nit is a process of learning how to succeed with less stress and struggle . it\u2019s about getting things done without sacrificing everything we care about along the way .\nproductivity isn\u2019t about working more or sweating harder . it\u2019s not simply a product of spending longer hours at your desk or making bigger sacrifices .\nrather , productivity is about making certain choices in certain ways . the way we choose to see ourselves and frame daily decisions ; the stories we tell ourselves , and the easy goals we ignore .\n\u201cthe superheroes you have in mind ( idols , icons , titans , billionaire , etc . ) are nearly all walking flaws who\u2019ve maximised one or two strengths . humans are imperfect creatures . you don\u2019t succeed because you have no weaknesses ; you succeed because you find your unique strengths and focus on developing habits around them . \u201d tim ferriss .\n\u201c hope is not a strategy , luck is not a factor , fear is not an option . \u201d tee - shirt logo from the movie avatar created by james cameron .\nfrom a quick cheer to a standing ovation , clap to show how much you enjoyed this story .\nyoung , gifted and on the way to top of the tv tree , david aaronovitch stumbled , and found himself in the foothills of the bbc scrapheap . would a management course set him back on the right track ?\nand then , before reaching the stratosphere , my little stick faltered , lost momentum and began slowly to sink to earth . i ' ll spare you the institutional details . a mistake here , a bit of bad luck there , and approaching my 38th birthday i was to be found in a broom cupboard in the bbc ' s westminster hq at millbank doing a job that no one really wanted done . despite this , i couldn ' t get out of it . worse , my immediate boss didn ' t like me , and had convinced himself of my uselessness . word had spread .\nso , there i sat , wreathed in the fug of 18 fags a day , alternately playing nobunaga ' s ambition on the office pc , and dealing with the endless bickering about rotas and foreign trips that diverted the bbc ' s troop of political correspondents from the simple truth that too many of them had too little to do . i was , for the first time in my life , depressed - and this depression was deepening . from unbearably arrogant i had swung dangerously towards embittered , and embitterment is usually a terminal condition .\nnaturally , i was horrible at home . partners and babies are less superficial adjuncts of the real business of a man ' s life than they once were . the black dog snarled and yapped at those who succoured it . you only really appreciate the scale of a personal crisis like this when it has passed . nevertheless i understood that something radical had to be done . i needed to regain control of my destiny somehow .\nredemption . scene 1 . a nicotine - stained and fag - ash - strewn study somewhere in kentish town . a pathetic - looking man enters , slouching . he opens a drawer in a desk and takes something out . then , setting his weak jaw in a parody of determination , he grits his yellow teeth , and tears the object - which we now see to be a packet of silk cut extra longs - in two . it is not the first time that he has done this , the poor weak sap , but it turns out to be the last .\nredemption . scene 2 . i am now to be found in the office of the deputy director general of the bbc , an extraordinary , wedge - shaped art nouveau place , set in one half of the second floor of the prow of broadcasting house . i have asked for this meeting to seek the ddg ' s advice on what i should do next , and he has agreed to meet me .\nif he notices the wobble in my voice , the ddg does not acknowledge it . after having heard me out courteously , he gently prescribes his own patent medicine - a management training course . in his view , there is nothing wrong with most people that a good management training course cannot solve . he ' s been on several himself , and there are lots of different ones specially adapted for almost every situation . why don ' t i call the nice people at management training , and fix myself up ? at the very least it may help to clarify my goals . and - he doesn ' t say - if anyone ever needed their goals clarifying , it ' s me .\nredemption . scene 3 . the ivy restaurant . this is where alan yentob ate back then , and may still do today . and my long - suffering partner had decided that the ivy was the place where we would celebrate my birthday . at 8pm we turned up between its posh portals and presented ourselves at the desk .\nwhat name , madam ?\nasked a suave , slim , dark young man with - i thought - a supercilious set to his thin mouth .\npowell .\nthe young man screwed up his eyes and searched the short list in front of him .\ni am afraid we do not have a powell ,\nhe announced .\nbut ,\nmy partner protested ,\nyou called me earlier today to confirm our reservation !\nsuave searched once more .\nah ,\nhe said triumphantly ,\nbut you then cancelled it . you see ? we have you down as having phoned in to cancel .\nbewildered , my partner tried again .\nlook . i didn ' t call . why should i ? could you look again ?\nheaving a big sigh , suave returned to his book .\nyes ,\nhe said finally ,\ni think i see the problem . some people called power had a reservation which they cancelled , and your name was crossed off instead . unfortunately all our tables inside are now taken , but i can offer you a table out here .\nhe pointed at a couple of forlorn , unlaid tables near the entrance .\nit ' s the best we can do .\nup till this moment i had never argued with anyone in a restaurant . i had never sent anything back , or queried a bill , or refused to pay service even for the most tardy and incompetent waitering . but , that night , this is what i said :\nlast week my partner made a reservation at this restaurant , and this afternoon it was confirmed . we have arrived here to discover that you have - in error - cancelled our table . at first you tried to suggest that it was she who had made a preposterous mistake . only when she insisted , did you check , and discover that it was you who had been at fault . but even then you did not apologise . far from it . instead you offer us a windswept exile in the siberia of your entrance hall , and you do it as though we should be grateful . but we are not grateful . i very much doubt whether you would treat alan yentob in this way . good night .\nwe swept out . and i hadn ' t felt so good for years . the ivy ' s loss became the spaghetti house ' s gain .\naftermath . i haven ' t tasted a cigarette for five - and - a - half years , and my lungs feel as if they have functioning alveoli again . i have never returned to the ivy restaurant , but - should its owners read this - i am prepared to forgive over a free meal and a complimentary bottle of champagne . there will be five of us at table . it ' s the least i can do for sarah and the children .\nand i went on the training course that november . it was entitled\nthe effective senior manager\nand was held over three days at a country house in surrey . four of us , from different organisations , made up a little group in which we discussed our past careers , our high points and low troughs , and talked about our strategies for the future - all interspersed by peculiar topological diagrams on overhead projectors .\nas was the plan , this group met again four times in the next year to evaluate its progress , and to offer advice and support to each of its members . there was decent angus , a former wing commander , now bursar of an oxbridge college ; jim , a mercurial , brilliant and irritating engineer from british rail , and doug , production manager at a midlands factory making plastic packaging .\nat our second meeting one thing became terribly clear to me . we were all failures . angus was - though he didn ' t know it - loathed by the old - boy city interests who dominated the college financially . jim was a hopeless manager . doug , you just knew , would be sacked within the year . he was too conservative to adapt to developments in packaging .\nbut it was stolid doug who suggested that i was trying to climb the wrong greasy pole .\nyou like talking and performing , you do ,\nhe told me .\nperhaps you should try that for a living instead .\nso i did .\nelizabeth\u2019s research background has focused primarily on topics such as health care , medicare and medicaid reform , hospitals , media tracking , message and advertising testing , public education campaigns , international policy , and corporate image testing .\nelizabeth\u2019s research experience on key health care policy issues has included work for america\u2019s health insurance plans , the american medical association , the centers for disease control and prevention ( cdc ) , the foundation for informed medical decision making , the kaiser family foundation , pfizer , and the robert wood johnson foundation .\nelizabeth\u2019s research experience on media tracking , message and advertising testing to help build successful public education campaigns has included work for the association of american medical colleges , the centers for medicare and medicaid services ( cms ) , the lance armstrong foundation , madd , the robert wood johnson foundation , the save darfur coalition , and the united nations foundation .\nelizabeth is a riva trained focus group moderator , completing courses in both the fundamentals of moderating and advanced moderating . she has moderated over 200 focus groups specifically focused on testing messages and evaluating media for advertising , public policy , and earned media campaigns . this includes moderating the majority of the focus groups completed for both the medicare national multi - media & education campaign on behalf of cms and the robert wood johnson foundation\u2019s annual campaign cover the uninsured week raising awareness for health care coverage of all americans .\nprior to joining public opinion strategies , elizabeth worked for three years as the market research director for a research and publishing company in philadelphia , pa . elizabeth received a b . a . in government from skidmore college in 1995 . she currently resides and works in philadelphia , pa .\npublic opinion strategies helped us to clarify what we wanted to learn and then conducted research and analysis that shed light even beyond the questions we set out to ask . they were very receptive to our suggestions , responsive to our queries , and flexible when we needed them to be .\npublic opinion strategies has consistently offered unparalleled advice and spot - on polling that has shaped how and where we spent money and deploy key resources . additionally , they have always been an excellent steward of limited campaign resources , ensuring we spend wisely and not a dollar more than necessary in order to get the information we need .\nrobert blizzard and public opinion strategies did a great job for us throughout our successful campaign for congress . robert gave us accurate data , spot on analysis , and professional advice , all of which were essential to our victory .\npublic opinion strategies is one of our go - to pollsters when it comes to testing public support for bond ballot measures and other initiative proposals . they are available to provide ongoing consultation with regard to crafting of ballot questions , public outreach messaging , and related efforts .\nacli has worked with public opinion strategies for decades , through several tough industry battles\u2014often ones in which public opinion does not naturally fall on the side of insurers . yet bill and his team consistently provide invaluable strategic advice by refining our messages and helping us frame our issues in a way that makes them understandable and persuasive .\nthe data from public opinion strategies provided important insight and informed our public awareness campaign . we sincerely appreciate their professionalism and expertise in this arena .\nnicole mccleskey and the team at public opinion strategies have been invaluable to me , both during my campaigns and as governor of the state of new mexico . it\u2019s not just the accuracy of their numbers , but guiding the overall strategy that makes them so valuable .\npublic opinion strategies has been a part of our team in missouri for more than a decade . with their data and guidance , republicans here were able to attain a majority in the house in 2002 for the first time in fifty years , and we have been able to grow that majority to the point that we now have a record , veto - proof majority .\nlori weigel from public opinion strategies reviewed our needs and guided us toward asking the right questions . her reporting was easy to follow and her interpretation of the data provided clear decision points .\ni consider public opinion strategies to be a part of our team . that is the way we have always worked . they have helped us to understand our needs and fashioned research solutions to meet those needs . they have helped us to meet killer deadlines by being flexible , executing rapidly , and insuring quality . teamwork is the best way to describe it .\naccuracy , speed , and deep knowledge of key issues and public sentiment are the hallmarks of quality opinion research , and on these measures public opinion strategies consistently delivers . i have had the pleasure of working with public opinion strategies for more than 15 years on dozens of issues , and they are undoubtedly the gold standard .\npublic opinion strategies\u2019 track record of success and wealth of experience in political campaigns and issue advocacy are why they are one of the most trusted and well respected public opinion firms in washington , d . c . their insights and perspectives have helped to inform a wide array of public affairs activities across multiple industries .\ncrumpled dog are a dedicated team of creative and technically minded people who deliver everything from brands to bakeries to award winning umbraco websites . maintaining high levels of creativity and intelligence by living on a strict diet of red wine , craft beer and snacks . nothing more .\nchristian took over the family business in 1990 and has since used his personality and pizzazz to build a reputation for exceptional client service and creative delivery .\nco - owner of crumpled dog , scott is meticulous about wireframes , obsessive with analytics and sweats the small stuff . his care for detail probably stems from his early years designing egg cartons .\njeavon , another co - owner , has more technical knowledge than you can shake a stick at\u2026 umbraco mvp and head of tech , he guides strategy for super - complex web projects with mind - boggling ease .\nin between half - marathons , gillian is integral to the smooth running of the studio . she meets and greets , manages and mingles , and keeps us all on our toes .\nlike his title suggests , jack ' s a clever chap ; cool , calm and collected under mountains of code . an umbraco expert with the patience of a saint , he makes a kick - ass mentor .\njeric is our very own\npocket rocket\ndeveloper . he works fast , runs circles around code by day and runs marathons by night ( with or without shoes\u2026 )\notherwise known as \u2018the master\u2019 , when hendy is in the zone dare not break his concentration . his ability to crack the most complex of problems means our clients can sleep at night\u2026 even if he doesn\u2019t .\nwilliam is our yes man - 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800 - cybra - 88 . cybra is represented by a network of value added resellers throughout the united states and sales and support offices overseas . to request information via e - mail , write to :\ncybra corporation hires michael j . shabet , a former avery dennison global sales manager , as vice president , sales and marketing\nsays harold brand , cybra ceo : \u201ccybra is proud to have been recognized by oracle as an opn gold level member of the oracle partnernetwork and for our commitment to delivering oracle - based solutions , including rfid and other auto - id technologies , for oracle\u2019s retail global business unit . our gold status is an important endorsement by oracle and validates cybra\u2019s commitment to our customers .\ndateline \u2013 cybra corporation , the developer of edgemagic rfid control software , today announced that it has achieved gold partner status in oracle partnernetwork ( opn ) . by attaining gold level membership , oracle has recognized cybra corporation for its commitment to . . .\ncybra corporation is a leader in bar code and rfid technology serving customers in a wide range of industries . cybra develops solutions in partnership with alien technologies , avery dennison , impinj , sato , zebra technologies , and other leading printer , reader , and rfid tag manufacturers . cybra is represented by a network of value added resellers throughout the united states and sales and support offices overseas .\ncybra software products run on the ibm system i ( as / 400 , iseries ) , aix , linux and windows servers .\nsince 1985 , cybra has been solving some of the most vexing auto - id challenges in the world . relied on by many of the biggest names in retail , manufacturing , and safety & security , trust cybra with all your auto - id needs .\nharold brand is a founder of cybra and has been its president , chairman of the board and chief executive officer since 1985 .\ncontact cybra to discuss your specific software and hardware needs , and to see how edgefinity iot can positively impact your distribution initiatives .\ncybra corporation survey shows increased inventory accuracy , boost in profits and improved efficiency as the top three benefits sought with radio frequency identification adoption . yonkers , ny july 19 , 2011 - cybra corporation ( otcbb : cyrp ) , the developer of . . .\ncontact cybra and see how our bar code & rfid solutions can save you time and money and positively impact your bottom line .\ncontact cybra to discuss your specific software and hardware needs , and to see how jmagic can help you develop better forms and labels .\ncybra corporation is a leader in bar code and rfid technology serving customers in a wide range of industries . cybra develops solutions in partnership with alien technologies , avery dennison , impinj , motorola , psion teklogix , sato , zebra technologies , and other leading printer , reader , and rfid tag manufacturers . cybra is represented by a network of value added resellers throughout the united states and sales and support offices overseas .\ncybra currently offers several versions of edgefinity iot for specific industries and enterprises such as schools , mining , utilities , hotels , and hospitals .\npaul holm was the architect of cybra\u2019s jmagic client interface for markmagic and is currently the architect and team leader of the edgemagic development project .\n5 / 10 / 2016 \u2013 cybra corporation , the developer of markmagic barcode label , rfid tag , forms , and report writing software today announced that it is now a bronze partner with manhattan associates . at this partnership level , cybra corporation has been recognized by . . .\ntop apparel manufacturer selects cybra corporation ' s edgemagic solution to implement item - level rfid tagging yonkers , ny june 14 , 2011 - cybra corporation ( otcbb : cyrp ) , the developer of award - winning markmagictm bar code labels , rfid tags , and electronic forms . . .\nthe \u00e9lan cybra student was specifically designed for use by students . known as the\npaperless writer for students ,\nthe cybra student features the same technology that ' s in the professional version , but in a limited fashion at a student price . this model also features wireless capability .\ncybra ' s edgemagic is designed to manage edge devices , read rfid tags and can be easily integrated with erp , wms , and other applications .\ncybra software solutions run on major computing platforms including ibm power systems ( system i , iseries , as / 400 , aix ) as well as linux , unix , and microsoft windows . cybra corporation is located at 28 wells avenue , i . park building # 3 , yonkers , ny 10701 . product information is available toll free at 1 - 800 - cybra - 88 . to request information via e - mail , write to : info @ urltoken .\n( left to right ) jim davis , kwt , pingxian hu , wti , and harold brand , cybra , sign strategic joint venture agreement in beijing .\nmichael is the lead salesman at cybra . he was formerly a global sales manager at the $ 7 billion dollar worldwide labels market share leader avery dennison .\nharold brand , chairman and ceo , cybra corporation , exchanges gifts with pingxian hu , director general of the china ministry of transportation ' s waterborne transportation institute .\nsoftware solution designed to meet the complex requirements for safety and security in a range of industries . the solution was unveiled in cybra\u2019s booth , # 105 here at the\nour most recent customer satisfaction survey ( by dun & bradstreet ) found cybra has a 95 % satisfaction rate ! and , our customer loyalty is over 99 % .\nleading software vendors such as manhattan associates , vai , and oracle , and thousands of customers worldwide rely on cybra\u2019s award - winning software to save time and money .\nbob roskow joined cybra in 1994 in the capacity of vice president of sales and a director . his participation has recently transitioned to that of a sales advisory role .\nsecure your high value items and shipments by using cybra\u2019s secure padlock hardware . it\u2019s an inexpensive solution for you high value goods . they\u2019re tamper proof and rfid readable !\ncybra software solutions run on major computing platforms including ibm power systems ( system i , iseries , as / 400 , aix ) as well as linux , unix , and microsoft windows . they can also be deployed via the cloud . cybra corporation is located at 28 wells avenue , i . park building # 3 , yonkers , ny 10701 . product information is available toll free at 1 - 800 - cybra - 88 . to request information via e - mail , write to : info @ urltoken .\nget your goods from your factory , to the customer\u2019s table faster . cybra can help streamline the process , so you can always deliver the freshest goods to your vendors .\napply an rfid label to a parcel before it leaves your facility . then , easily track its location wherever it goes by using cybra\u2019s middleware interface . it\u2019s that easy !\nthe cybra rfid cage fits over conveyor belts , and can read and verify thousands of items per hour with greater than 99 % accuracy . no matter how fast your lines move , 150 feet per minute , 350 feet per minute , even 600 feet per minute , the cybra rfid cage can read and verify carton contents with stunning accuracy .\nshipping mistakes happen , but their costs can add up . make your shipping labor more efficient by tracking your goods at the item level . it\u2019s easy with cybra\u2019s rfid software .\nconstruction is underway on the center which will include space for additional sales , support , and development personnel and a larger , state of the art rfid lab . the lab which is used to test the company ' s edgemagic rfid solutions will house cybra ' s high speed material handling conveyor system installed with sensors and fixed rfid readers from cybra ' s partners .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your cybra ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\nwe are excited to have life it join us as an international markmagic distributor ,\nsays harold brand , cybra president .\nwe believe their strong presence in europe , along with their deep understanding of the iseries platform and their proven integration expertise will open up many new opportunities to expand the use of cybra ' s products in europe and the uk .\nharold brand , chairman and ceo , cybra corporation , and jim davis , ceo globetrotter , meet with representatives of the peoples republic of china ministry of transportation ' s waterborne transportation institute .\ncybra is the software engine inside some of the most popular warehouse and retail inventory management software in the industry such as infor , manhattan associates , vai , oracle , and many more .\ncybra is the software engine inside some of the most popular warehouse and retail inventory management software in the industry such as infor , manhattan associates , vai , oracle , and many more .\ndateline \u2013 cybra corporation , the developer of edgemagic rfid control software , today announced that it has achieved gold partner status in oracle partnernetwork ( opn ) . by attaining gold level membership , oracle has recognized cybra corporation for its commitment to establish oracle related knowledge in delivering java and mysql based solutions and for uniquely addressing the challenges of joint customers seeking rfid - enabled inventory control solutions .\n32 years of software sales & development . thousands of customers worldwide . and , we\u2019re just getting started . cybra specializes in rfid + rtls software and barcode , forms & labeling software solutions .\ncybra software solutions run on all major computing platforms , including microsoft windows , linux , unix , cloud and ibm power systems ( system i , iseries , as / 400 , aix ) .\norganizations worldwide rely on cybra\u2019s auto - id engine underlying their critical applications for retail compliance , shipping , inventory , warehouse management , in - plant printing , as well as print and apply automation . cybra\u2019s edgemagic\u00ae software can provide customers with the ability to quickly implement epc ( electronic product code ) compliant retail and brand owner supply chain systems , and rfid closed loop track and trace applications .\njim davis , key west technologies , shakes the hand of pingxian hu , director general of the china ministry of transportation ' s waterborne transportation institute as harold brand , ceo , cybra looks on .\ncybra - hawk combines cybra ' s industry leading edgemagic rfid control software platform with jamison rfid ' s hawk rfid all - in - one read station to deliver an end - to - end retail solution that allows companies to track goods from the manufacturer or distribution center , to the point of sale ( pos ) using a single uhf rfid tag . using the cybra - hawk solution , retailers can not only prevent theft and shrink with real - time , rfid - based electronic article surveillance ( eas ) technology , but also track and manage inventory at the item level across the supply chain .\ncybra says its reader portal is helping apparel companies to quickly accomplish a range of tasks , such as disabling unneeded rfid tags , tracking seasonal workers ' performance and identifying merchandise ' s country of origin .\ncybra ' s ceo and founder sat down to talk with westchester magazine to share his thoughts on auto - id , and the future of the industry . thank you westchester magazine for the . . .\ncybra ' s new headquarters is at 28 wells avenue , home of the first otis elevator company factory , constructed in 1853 . the space features 22 - foot ceilings , original brick walls , loft windows , and hardwood floors . the light - filled property is a great new home for cybra , combining turn - of - the - century architecture and a heritage of innovation . in addition to otis , other\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your cybra ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\nno more guessing on when you need to reorder more of a certain item . improve inventory accuracy from receipt through cycle count . cybra can help improve out - of - stock retail issues by up to 50 % .\nharold brand , chairman and ceo of cybra commenting on the signing of the joint venture said ,\nin the future , safe intermodal transportation will depend on utilization of smart technologies . combining the talents and expertise of cybra and its joint venture partners , key west and the wti , we believe that our abilities to commercialize products will be of great benefit to shippers and insurers who would be willing to pay a premium for this added value .\nheadquarters are located in the original otis elevator company factory on the waterfront in yonkers , ny . just steps from the yonkers station on the metro north hudson rail line , cybra is just 25 minutes from grand central terminal .\nafter reading millions of tags in retail applications , we ' ve learned that retailers need a solution that can address all of their tracking and data collection needs , including inventory management , loss prevention , and point of sale ,\nsaid sheldon reich , chief solution architect at cybra corp .\nwith cybra - hawk and our other rfid products and solutions , our retail customers can track goods at the item level across the entire supply chain .\ncybra announces rfid lock & encode\u2122 smartseals that are tamper and temperature sensing new electronic tamper and temperature sensing rfid cable seals offer enhanced security capabilities for shipping containers , bulk carriers , trailers and cold chain assets . orlando , . . .\ncybra upgrades to markmagic 9 barcode labels , rfid tags , and electronic forms software ; extends industry - leading server printing product to other platforms new markmagic version 9 features enhanced document processing capabilities and is now available for microsoft . . .\nbuilt on cybra\u2019s expert rfid system technology , edgefinity iot baseline alerts were developed utilizing the latest in rfid and rtls ( real time tracking systems ) capabilities . contact an rfid expert today to see how our technology can improve your organizational operations .\nindustry leaders bring bilingual labeling solution to the japanese market . cybra corporation , developer of award - winning markmagic\u00ae barcode labels , rfid tags , electronic forms , and report writing software , has successfully integrated sato thermal label printers into . . .\nnew solution lets direct marketers create and print a combined shipping label and return label or packing slip and invoice with one simple solution corporation ' s edgemagic solution to implement item - level rfid tagging yonkers , ny december 14 , 2011 - cybra corporation . . .\ncybra corporation is pleased to announce the relocation of its corporate headquarters from suburban westchester to a historic 19th - century factory in the heart of the revitalized yonkers waterfront district , and an expansion of the company ' s west seneca sales and development center in erie county .\ncybra has many years of experience helping customers in a wide range of industries , solve some of their most vexing auto - id challenges . we have achieved success by deploying our unified barcode and rfid platforms that quickly and easily integrate with isv and customer business software .\nour flagship product , markmagic , is barcode , rfid and forms middleware relied on by customers worldwide . edgemagic is cybra\u2019s rfid software platform for rfid technology . edgefinity iot is the latest platform for rapidly building integrated applications that locate objects and people in real - time .\ncybra has many years of experience helping retail customers , as well as customers in a wide range of other industries , solve some of their most vexing auto - id challenges . contact us today to learn how our auto - id solutions can positively impact your bottom line .\ncybra\u2019s edgemagic\u00ae , is a platform for rapidly building integrated applications that locate objects and people using rfid , rtls and other tracking technologies . edgemagic provides customers with the ability to quickly implement epc ( electronic product code ) compliance systems , and rfid closed loop track and trace applications .\nsoon cybra will move into an all - new expanded sales and development center in west seneca , new york , a suburb of buffalo , the western terminus of the erie canal . the new facility at 954 union road , will triple the company ' s erie county presence .\nmore than half of companies surveyed are implementing or piloting rfid technology yonkers , ny july 17 , 2012 - cybra corporation ( otcbb : cyrp ) the developer of award - winning markmagictmbarcode label , rfid tag , and sm @ rt forms software products and edgemagic\u00ae integrated . . .\nnew markmagic version 9 . 5 features new field types , support for new printers , and enhanced pdf capabilities to help customers embrace e - commerce . hollywood , fl may 22 , 2018 - - cybra corporation , the developers of markmagic\u00ae barcode labels , rfid tags , and . . .\nanaheim , ca , october 17 , 2016 \u2013 cybra corporation , the developer of award - winning markmagic\u2122 bar code labels , rfid tags , electronic forms , and report writing software and edgemagic\u00ae rfid platform software , announced today , edgefinity\u00ae iot , an all - new software solution . . .\nyonkers , ny june 6 , 2012 - cybra corporation ( otc bb : cyrp . ob ) , the developer of award - winning markmagic\u2122 bar code labels , rfid tags , and electronic forms software and edgemagic\u00ae integrated rfid control software , just released their newest release of markmagic . . . .\nan unusually short lifespan might indicate that your cybra 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 .\nnew locking rfid seals offer cost - effective , tamper evident , single use tagging solution for totes and high value items orlando , fl , april 30 , 2013 - cybra corporation , the developer of award - winning markmagic\u2122 bar code labels , rfid tags , electronic forms , and report . . .\nmedical supply company reaps benefits of auto - id based inventory management yonkers , ny may 9 , 2012 - elite medical supply of new york has improved their operational efficiency by deploying cybra corporation ' s ( otc bb : cyrp . ob ) edgemagic ( r ) asset tracking solution to . . .\nby sheldon r . reich , cybra corporation now that you ' ve made the commitment to turn the cost of an epc ( electronic product code ) retail compliance mandate into a supply chain enhancing investment that will boost your bottom line , here ' s how to ensure success as you . . .\nthe unit , known as the rfid cage , can be pre - configured for each use case , cybra reports ( in fact , its exact dimensions and shape vary according to the needs of a particular user ' s conveyor system ) , and is designed to be fast , providing 99 percent read accuracy when conveyor lines move at speeds of up to 600 feet per minute . the cage comes with an alien technology f800 or impinj r420 reader , says mike shabet , cybra ' s sales and marketing vp , though it is hardware - agnostic , so other reader products would work with it as well .\napr 11 , 2016\u2014 several years ago , cybra began marketing a mobile ultrahigh - frequency ( uhf ) rfid reader portal surrounded by a cage of metal mesh and mounted on removable wheels so that it could be easily moved to a user ' s existing conveyor systems . not only does the . . .\nover 30 years of software sales & development . thousands of customers worldwide . and , we\u2019re just getting started . cybra specializes in rfid technology , real time tracking systems , and barcode forms & labeling software solutions . we strive to build solutions that meet the needs of our clients , customers , and partners .\ncybra was founded in 1985 . back then we had a macintosh 128k , and a goal to provide users the best software in the industry . our interest in software and technology was broad at first , but we quickly found a niche in the auto - id software and integration industry . we . . .\npingxian hu , director general of china ministry of transportation ' s waterborne transportation institute stated ,\nwe are excited to partner with cybra and key west technologies to develop and bring to market key\nsmart\nshipping components like smart containers to the world ' s only real end - to - end global tracking and monitoring solution .\nmr . hu continued ,\nusing cybra ' s edgemagic and globe tracker ' s global tracking and monitoring data exchange network , supply chain partners will be able to continuously track , monitor , and manage sst smart containers and each piece of cargo they carry , anywhere in world .\nhagerstown , md . & yonkers , n . y . - - ( business wire ) - - jamison rfid ( a division of jamison door company ) the leading manufacturer and integrator of rugged , purpose - built rfid portals and communications enclosures , and cybra corporation , the developer of award - winning . . .\ncybra ' s edgemagic is designed to manage edge devices , read rfid tags and can be easily integrated with erp , wms , and other applications . perfect for developing\ntrack and trace\nclosed loop rfid applications , edgemagic is an end - to - end solution for managing epc ( electronic product code ) compliance mandates .\nwith the cybra - hawk solution , items are tagged at the point of manufacture and tracked across the supply chain . at the retail store level , the solution can be used to receive items , to automate inventory counts on the shelf , to prevent theft , and finally for pos check - out . the combined eas / rfid tag eliminates manual counts and bar code scanning , while still providing high levels of security and anti - theft functionality . for small and mid - sized retailers , cybra - hawk provides a cost - effective alternative to traditional eas solutions , while also providing inventory management features that can accelerate their return on investment ( roi ) .\nin the future , safe intermodal transportation will depend on utilization of smart technologies . combining the talents and expertise of cybra and its joint venture partners , key west and the wti , we believe that our abilities to commercialize products will be of great benefit to shippers and insurers who would be willing to pay a premium for this added value .\nreleased in 2016 , edgefinity iot is an all - in - one solution for the safety and security of people and assets . built on cybra\u2019s expert system technology , edgefinity iot baseline alerts were developed utilizing the expertise of nationally recognized , certified safety and security experts . the edgefinity iot sophisticated safety and security operational visibility system offers unprecedented peace of mind .\ntoday is the 30th anniversary of the announcement of the as / 400 , or as it is called today , the ibm system i . so today , i thought i ' d share a bit of nostalgia . in 1988 , cybra was almost 3 years old . as ibm business partners , we were invited to ibm hq in manhattan for . . .\nif you\u2019re distribution center is shipping and receiving large sums of packages each day , you know it\u2019s all about throughput . the cybra rfid cage is a pre - configured solution consisting of an rfid reader , antennas and sensors ready to easily mount over an inbound or outbound conveyor . this solution enables real time auditing of every single item in every single carton received , and can validate every single item in every single outbound carton packed .\nthe underlying technology will be based upon cybra ' s edgemagic\u00ae rfid control software , and key west technologies llc ' s globe tracker global tracking and monitoring data exchange network , as well as additional intellectual property developed under the joint venture . harnessing rfid and specialized sensors , the venture ' s resulting products and services will let shippers know where their goods are by the minute , and more importantly , what is the condition of the goods in transit .\ndue to the high cost of retail real estate , retailers try to put as much merchandise on display as possible . current rfid offerings designed for warehouses are not practical in a retail environment because a distribution center dock door is a much broader read zone than a customer entrance to a mall store . warehouse rfid solutions will pick up too many false reads if placed in a store . the cybra - hawk portal solves that problem by providing a very focused read zone in an easy to install , easy on the eyes enclosure .\n\u201cthe world has gotten a lot more complex in just the past few years , \u201d says cybra ceo , harold brand . \u201cas an outgrowth of the proliferation of smartphones and the internet of things ( iot ) , there is a need and desire to stay connected no matter where you are . if you employ several lone workers , for example , being able to know they\u2019re ok at all times is a huge relief . and that , ultimately , is what edgefinity iot provides \u2013 complete peace of mind . in addition \u2013 it ensures compliance with legal mandates for worker safety . \u201d\nbrand sees similar dangers in the iot space . \u201cwith iot , it\u2019s not just small players ; we\u2019re up against the real giants \u2014 apple , google , which are investing billions in this . we can\u2019t afford to get crushed by those guys , \u201d he says . how will he avoid that ? \u201cwe have to build our own niche of iot and do things that they aren\u2019t doing . people will ask us : \u2018why do business with cybra and its 20 employees instead of ibm ? \u2019 it\u2019s finding the parameters \u2014 which constantly change \u2014 that differentiate us and communicating that to customers , \u201d brand says .\ncybra corporation ( otc bb : cyrp . ob ) , and its partner , key west technologies llc , signed an agreement with the peoples republic of china ministry of transportation ' s waterborne transportation institute ( wti ) to form a joint venture to develop , manufacture , and market leading edge products that add intelligence to shipping products to track and monitor goods throughout the supply chain . these products will consist of smart shipping containers and other smart transport units that will create an unprecedented level of visibility in maritime shipping . the joint venture company will be named beijing smart shipping technologies co . , ltd ( sst ) .\nfor his part , brand transformed his yonkers - based technology - marketing company , cybra , into a product - development company , to meet the bar - code and rfid needs of his customers . making the pivot wasn\u2019t easy at first , he admits : \u201cit was a big , big deal for us , but we did it . \u201d a former vp in the it department of the defunct bank manufacturers hanover , brand and his partners withstood a period during which the success of rfid was questioned . \u201cwe hung on , and it turned around , and now everybody is adopting it or planning to adopt it , \u201d he says .\nedgefinity iot has been created by experts in the fields of rfid technology to offer users a real time look at their facilities and employees . cybra\u2019s safety and security solutions architect , ben jakubovic , cpp , psp has been the driving force behind edgefinity iot\u2019s development . \u201ci\u2019ve been in the safety and security industry for years . edgefinity iot is the kind of product so many industries and organizations need . water treatment plants and other utilities , airports , mining facilities , disaster recovery teams , you name it . any industry or organization that needs to keep track of the safety of employees and security of their facilities will find edgefinity iot incredibly useful . \u201d\nseveral years ago , cybra began marketing a mobile ultrahigh - frequency ( uhf ) rfid reader portal surrounded by a cage of metal mesh and mounted on removable wheels so that it could be easily moved to a user ' s existing conveyor systems . not only does the cage protect the rfid reader hardware from being damaged though contact with boxes , individuals or equipment , but the mesh ' s half - inch by half - inch spacing is sized to keep the rf energy inside the cage . this enables it to prevent stray reads , the company explains , while still allowing users to see inside the cage to confirm that all is working properly .\nwith its gold status , cybra corporation receives the benefit of being able to start developing specializations that will allow them to grow their business , increase their expertise , reach higher levels of customer retention , and create differentiation in the marketplace . gold members also become eligible to resell all oracle technology products and can apply to resell oracle applications and industry solutions . in addition , they receive access to oracle account representatives and my oracle support updates for all products , discounts on training , limited free assessment / exam vouchers , reduced rates on the purchase of oracle licenses for internal use , discounts on advanced customer services and more . for more information about the benefits of becoming an opn gold level partner , please visit : urltoken\ni ' ve been happy to work for cybra the last few years . firstly , there are a lot of very friendly , smart individuals at the company . a rare combination in the tech industry . not much office politics , which has been a breath of fresh air ( for me anyway ) . i ' ve really liked how they let you take ownership of the things that you do . i have not experienced any micro - management here . instead , i feel encouraged to approach things my own way , which in my opinion is a great management style ( otherwise , why would you hire me ? ) i would also say , work - life balance here is very good in comparison with most other tech companies . obviously there are some days that are better than others . but , overall it is a company of individuals who genuinely care about their own , and have a solid set of products in their industry .\nedgefinity iot is a next - generation safety and security product that allows for complete , real - time situational awareness at any site or location . edgefinity iot sends out alerts to a group of staff and / or management to ensure that safety incidents and hazards detected by the system are dealt with immediately and effectively .\nedgefinity iot addresses the complex safety and security needs of facilities ranging from typical office buildings to critical infrastructure . it is a fully scalable software / hardware solution . combining active rfid hardware and software with real time location system ( rtls ) and multi - sensor capabilities , edgefinity iot gives stakeholders the assurance of health , safety and secure monitoring of staff even in lone worker situations .\njakubovic\u2019s experience has been a major asset for the successful development of edgefinity iot . \u201ci\u2019ve worked as a safety & security executive at several major companies . i\u2019m also an officer of my local cert team . it is this experience as a consumer of safety and security solutions that led us to design a solution for problems that were previously impossible to address . there are so many safety and security issues to which organizations are vulnerable . what\u2019s amazing is that edgefinity iot can really eliminate virtually all of them . i can\u2019t tell you how proud i am of this software product . i sincerely believe it will save lives . \u201d\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 .\nbusiness axiom no . 1 says that the customer is always right \u2014 which is never more true than when customers tell you they need something but can\u2019t find it anywhere . that\u2019s the a - ha moment , the big bang of a new , niche marketplace .\nfor matt schulman , that moment occurred while he toiled as a salesperson for a big beer distributor . a supplier mentioned his unhappiness with how distributors were handling his smaller , craft - beer accounts . \u201cthere\u2019s a need for a smaller company , \u201d he told schulman . \u201cyou should start one . \u201d\nharold brand has had two such moments . while running a technology - marketing company in 1990 , a client asked about something new , called bar codes . \u201cit wasn\u2019t on our radar at all , \u201d brand says . he developed a bar - coding product ; it worked , and they discovered that \u201cthousands and thousands of companies needed this . \u201d fast - forward about 10 years , when customers asked about another new need : radio - frequency identification ( rfid ) chips . \u201cthey told us : \u2018you\u2019re the experts in bar coding , so obviously you are also experts in rfid , \u201d brand says . they weren\u2019t . yet .\njeffrey hermann\u2019s big bang took place in his bathroom . a friend asked for an aspirin , and upon opening hermann\u2019s medicine cabinet , commented , \u201cit looks like a pharmacy in here . \u201d it would be nice if there were some way to keep medications private , hermann thought , because , \u201cpeople have been snooping in medicine cabinets for a hundred years . \u201d more recently , spurred by the epidemic of prescription opioid addiction in this country , he realized security was even more vital than privacy .\nthese three westchester entrepreneurs , and many more like them locally , discovered a niche , a hole in the marketplace in need of a product or service that didn\u2019t quite exist . they aren\u2019t just building a better mousetrap . they are discovering an entirely new species and trapping that .\nphil thorp , a counselor at score westchester , the national small - business consulting and mentoring nonprofit , defines a niche company as \u201chaving something that competitors don\u2019t have , anything that has a unique customer set or that differentiates you from your competitors . \u201d of course , every business thinks it is different from its competitors \u2014 joe\u2019s pizza , joe will tell you , is nothing like anthony\u2019s pizza \u2014 but that\u2019s not always true . \u201cthe first thing we ask people who come in here is , \u2018do you have a niche ? \u2019\u201d thorp says .\nschulman initially laughed when first encouraged to start his own beer - distribution company . \u201ci thought he said it in jest , \u201d he says , \u201cbut it planted a seed . \u201d he and his brother , eric , both worked in the beer business and , being in their 20s , were fluent in the burgeoning craft - beer scene . but the distributors they worked with weren\u2019t . \u201cthey were too busy selling brands like miller or coors or budweiser , and it\u2019s hard for smaller brewers to grab their attention when they are selling millions of cases of corona , \u201d schulman says .\nthe four founders of sarene craft beer distributors are well positioned for success in the booming craft - beer market .\nwhen he was passed over for a promotion in 2013 , he decided to act . he recruited his brother , his cousin , and his best friend from college , and together they formed sarene craft beer distributors , which was located in new rochelle until relocating to the bronx in the fall , due to their growing business\u2019s need for more space .\nthey put their own money in and got a loan from the small business administration . that can be difficult for any new small business , especially one in an untested market . \u201cbut we checked all their boxes , \u201d schulman says . they were experts in their niche , passionate about their product and had some skin in the game , making them a good risk .\nhermann , founder and ceo of solo technology holdings , in purchase , has 30 years\u2019 business experience in software and telecommunications . he envisioned a product , now called ikeyp , which is a personal safe that installs easily into a medicine cabinet ( or elsewhere ) and connects to the internet , to provide owners with real - time security alerts , as well as medication reminders . he convinced his friend mitch danzig to leave a finance position at deutsche bank to become president and coo . \u201ci didn\u2019t know the extent of the opioid epidemic , and i fell in love with the idea , \u201d danzig says . \u201cthe only thing out there was a product that was not smart , not secure , not the deterrent i would want with a teenage child . \u201d\nmany niches have a short shelf life . \u201cif it really is a great idea , someone else will come in and attack , \u201d thorp says . \u201cthe key to a successful business is to find another niche that the customer set has . \u201d brand has already staked that out : auto - id , the technology behind the much - anticipated \u201cinternet of things , \u201d or iot . \u201cthat is the third wave we are moving into , with a new product for that coming out this fall , \u201d brand says . \u201cwe keep reinventing ourselves , but this time we saw the iot potential and decided to run for it , to lead from the front . \u201d\nreinvention is critical for any small business looking to exploit an untapped market . when louis cordasco founded his restoration company in 1960 , \u201che was the first of his kind , \u201d his daughter , lisa cordasco , says . \u201che was a one - man band , \u201d providing services to clients of insurance companies who had suffered damages . \u201che did everything himself , writing estimates , marketing , sometimes doing the work , \u201d she says . by the time he retired , in 2008 , and lisa took over the family - run company in port chester , there were many national restoration chains in the marketplace . she found a way to differentiate her company , by providing environmentally friendly restoration services using nontoxic products .\n\u201cas a single parent with a special - needs child , i have a strong focus on health and safety , \u201d explains cordasco , who renamed the company new crystal restoration . \u201ci investigated and use products in the industry that pose no harm to people , pets , or the environment . \u201d she says her products are safe , effective , and no more expensive than those used by the bigger companies and franchises . \u201cwe want to be branded locally as combining the old traditions of my dad with cutting - edge products , \u201d she says . \u201cwe are focusing on building relationships with the special - needs community , and we place high value on the fact that they have to be safe . \u201d\nonce a niche business proves itself successful , it\u2019s only natural that competitors will move in . how does a small , niche company maintain its advantage ? \u201cyou have just described capitalism , \u201d says score westchester\u2019s thorp .\none way may be to get a patent or trademark on the product , if possible . solo technology holdings has a patent pending on its safe\u2019s installation process , which it says requires no tools . but patents aren\u2019t foolproof , thorp adds . \u201cif someone copies it , what can you do , sue ? \u201d that\u2019s expensive , especially if it\u2019s a big company with deep pockets and an army of lawyers behind it . \u201cthey can drive that person out of business , \u201d thorp says .\nsuccess has its own landmines , as well . with growth comes increased costs , which have to be controlled carefully , thorp says . schulman agrees . sarene has grown to employ about 25 employees . \u201cwe have doubled in size every year for three years , and managing growth is our biggest challenge , \u201d he says . \u201cwe are all sales guys , so sales have been relatively easy for us . the hard part is making sure all our suppliers are happy and that we are growing with them . \u201d schulman \u2014 who recently learned his great - grandfather was a moonshiner who had been arrested during prohibition ( \u201calcohol distribution apparently runs in our family , \u201d he laughs ) \u2014 has extended his company\u2019s reach from albany through long island and is moving to an entirely refrigerated fleet of trucks . \u201cwe will be the first i\u2019m aware of in new york [ to use these trucks ] , \u201d he says , \u201cto make sure our beer arrives as fresh as possible . \u201d\nbeing a small , niche company allows schulman and companies similar to his to stay nimble and make quick decisions . \u201cat a big distributor , you get hung up . you need to talk to a manager , then he has to talk to his manager , \u201d he says . \u201cwe don\u2019t need approval from anyone . if you need a truck , you go get a truck . \u201d\nfor older businesses , other companies in the market space can become almost like family . cordasco says her father\u2019s contacts in the insurance and contracting fields have also had children who are now her contacts . \u201cwe have relationships with industry players that grow generation by generation , and now my nephew has relationships with his peers , \u201d she says . \u201cwe have developed a nice rapport in our b - to - b relationships . \u201d\nperhaps best of all , niche markets also give entrepreneurs a sense of purpose . \u201ci was in finance with deutsche bank , but i wanted to do something different and make a difference , \u201d danzig says . passion for a product or service , be it medication safety , cutting - edge technology , or really good beer , makes business fun . \u201ci used to come home from manufacturers hanover tired , \u201d brand says . \u201cif i had it to do over again , a smaller company environment gives much greater satisfaction . we are always competing against ourselves to do better . it\u2019s that drive to excel that keeps me young . \u201d\nwhy : andrew castellano , ceo / owner , ( far right ) a rep at wfax radio for many years , started sharc as a side business in 2001 , when clients asked him to put advertising jingles on their on - hold message systems in place of radio stations \u2014 which might advertise a competitor \u2014 or ear - pudding music . when he left his job in the volatile radio business in 2014 , he expanded sharc to include advertising , promotions , and , recently , live broadcast / podcasts of business - centric events on westchester talk radio . \u201cthis is a radio - station - on - the - run ; we come to you , \u201d he says . \u201cthere are lots of tremendous marketing companies out there , but we have tried to carve ourselves out as the go - to guys for audio . \u201d\nwhy : gineann creaney learned about eyelash extensions in cosmetology school . \u201cit was very new a decade ago , more for celebrities , models , and wealthy people , \u201d she says . she developed her own , simpler technique and found clients among \u201cbusy businesswomen trying to juggle family life and work life and still look decent at the end of the day , \u201d she says . she moved her shop , which she owns with her mother , alison creaney , from putnam county to westchester four years ago , to be closer to those women . \u201cour biggest problem is that there aren\u2019t enough of us to service everyone , \u201d she says . \u201cit\u2019s hard to keep up with how it\u2019s growing . it becomes irreplaceable in a lot of women\u2019s lives . they say they will not give up their lashes . \u201d\nwhy : \u201cthe next major advance in the energy field most likely will be in the battery field , \u201d says jerry feldman , founder of alpha - en . today , rechargeable lithium - ion batteries are heavy and limited . so - called lithium - air batteries would be far lighter , more powerful , and cheaper . \u201cthey call it the holy grail in the industry , \u201d feldman explains . big research centers around the world are working to develop them . feldman\u2019s company has several applications for the production of purified lithium and other associated products , which they think will help those researchers find that holy grail . \u201cmaking these batteries is not a simple thing , and we feel we can alleviate some of the problems by using pure lithium , \u201d says feldman , who calls himself a \u201cserial entrepreneur . \u201d \u201cour technology will hopefully enable the energy storage revolution . \u201d\nwhat : an interior decorating firm aimed at helping recently divorced men set up new homes .\nwhy : tanhya schimel , of armonk , and patty frischman , of bedford , have seen men struggle to establish new homes for themselves and their children . \u201ci am divorced and tanhya has stepchildren , \u201d frischman says . \u201cwe saw men living with a rug and couch and tv but nothing else \u2014 living like bachelors again \u2014 and that wouldn\u2019t feel like home for kids traveling between two homes . as mothers and business owners we wanted to ease their transition . \u201d they not only decorate , they furnish linens , cookware and dishes , and equip play spaces with gaming consoles . \u201cmany men don\u2019t know what goes into a home , from school supplies to favorite books or movies or grocery shopping , \u201d schimel says . men dealing with this life transition , along with work and kids , don\u2019t want to think about this , frischman says . \u201cwe come in , so they don\u2019t have to . that\u2019s what separates us from other decorators . \u201d"]}
{"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": 12}], "title": "viksund boats", "paragraphs": ["viksund boats as [ 1 ] is a norwegian motor yacht builder , currently owned by rune viksund .\nselection of boats that may be of interest from the list of available boats for sale above .\nviksund employs seventy people and produces approximately 80 yachts a year . it is run by erling viksund ' s son , rune viksund .\nbelow are boat models and types of boats that are , or have been for listed for sale under\nboats for sale\n.\nsolvik , erling viksund ' s ms - 33 , outside the viksund factory where magnus was built .\nm / s viksund is one of the leading and most reputed international companies that manufacture and sell boats , yachts , etc .\nbrowse through the selection of boats that have recently been added to our inventory .\nthe company has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with m / s viksund , norway for sales and service of their entire range of boats in india .\nboat models , boat types , a complete list . sail and power boats . scanboat\nfind the boat of your dreams on europe ' s leading marketplace for boats and yachts .\nin 2008 viksund asia opened a new production and distribution point in negombo , sri lanka . the boats are distributed to maldives and other asian countries . [ 2 ]\nthis web site provides you with a list of leading boat manufacturers and shipyards for a large variety of boats such as motor yachts , power boats , catamarans and even inflatables or canoes .\nhave you ever dreamt about cruising on your own motor boat or sports boat ? here at silverline cruisers we have a great range of used boats , both motor and sports boats for sale .\nviksund 27 for sale , 8 . 25m ( 27 ' 1\n) , 1975\nsports boats are very popular in irish marinas , on lakes , rivers and out at sea . sports boats are more high - powered than motor boats and are a great way of enjoying the thrills of water sports , whether it\u2019s water - skiing or wake - boarding . with high performance , bold designs , refined interiors and precision engineering our used sports boats have something for all tastes . there are many different types of sports boats . some of the most popular models that we source at silverline are haines , moomba and supra .\nthe factory is modern and efficient - a necessity for one of norways largest supplier of leisure craft and commercial vessels . viksund is a pioneer in the frp boat industry and is one of the first frp boat companies in norway . common to all viksund boats are their fine practical and seagoing qualities - qualities which have made viksund a name to stand for safety at sea .\nin the late 1980s the company was restructured after a fall in the market . new models were developed , and by the late 1990s viksund was again among norway ' s largest biggest boat building firms . since 2000 the company has focused exclusively on motor yachts ranging from 30\u201340 feet , including the viksund 320 , viksund 340 st cruz , and the viksund 360 st cruz .\nalways looking forward , erling viksund established agencies in sweden , the faeroes , greenland , england and usa in order to open up new sales areas - not only for pleasure boats , but for tough professional fishing vessels as well .\nalthough viksund for several decades had sold boats in most corners of the world , the production facilities had been located in norway . eventually , however , globalisation combined with assistance from the norwegian foreign development agency ( norad ) , inspired viksund to establish production facilities in sri lanka , and in 1997 jostein viksund ( erling\u2019s son ) established a separate company there called viksund asia . in 2000 viksund acquired the rights to the well known \u201cwith\u201d hulls and set several \u201cwith\u201d models into production . interestingly , the smallest boat - the with 10\u2019 - became the most popular dingy in scandinavia . also the remainder of the fishing vessel production was moved to sri lanka and viksund asia now produces sjarks from 43 to 50 feet in addition to the small boat series and new model development .\nurltoken , 1221 brickell avenue , 23rd floor , miami , fl 33131 , usa . urltoken is part of the boats group network .\ncreate a search agent and receive an email when new boats matches your chosen search . you can create as many as you like .\nthe company of viksund was established in 1966 and is situated in idyllic surropundings at strusshamn , just outside bergen .\nthis viksund 27 has been personally photographed and viewed by fred de vos of boatshed holland . click here for contact details .\nthe boat can get up to 22 knoots and have a weight of 4 toons . and the hull is a viksund speciality .\nthe company was formed in 1966 and operated from an old farmhouse in bergen . the first viksund boat was the 25 sabbcruiser .\nand this \u201cneed to be sure\u201d was one of the basic viksund characteristics . in the many models developed and produced the following decades , safety and seaworthiness were in focus and these principles were never compromised regardless of adaptations to market preferences . the business grew rapidly in the seventies and eighties and the orange / yellow viksund boats became an established part of the coastal scenery . there were boats for professional fishing , family boats with and without sail and even flashier and speedier models for the upper end of the pleasure craft market . the viksund 31 goldfish is perhaps the single most important model in the recreational category . it was equipped with a main and a mizzen and a bowsprit was added for better balance under sail . it was reminiscent of the famous colin archers and enjoyed an immense popularity for decades . new models were introduced , but failed to replace the goldfish .\nmission . pioneer aquatic leisure business in india . offer safe and quality boats for ownership , leisure and sports experience . offer ease of ownership through facilitation of finance , insurance , berthing , servicing , renting . promote aquatic sports in india . promote international aquatics events in india . manufacture quality leisure boats in india . represent world renowned boat brands in india\nrune viksund turned out to be the owner of the company and the son of the founder . his brother jostein owns the division in sri lanka .\nsellers and buyers meet on\nboats for sale\n. it is possible to search more than 20 . 000 boats from across europe . once you have made your searches and are logged in , you have the option to save your search for a boat and create an ad agent . then you will automatically be informed when your dream boat is for sale on scanboat .\nthe viksund 320 is probably amongs the largest 32 feets vessels in it ' s category . with three double beds , also containing a seperate shower room .\nviksunds boats appeal to people all over the world . in scandinavia , off the rough shores of greenland , on the hot coasts and inland lakes of africa and under the burning sun of the mediterranean\nviksund was among the pioneers for fiberglass boatbuilding in norway , and attracted significant early sales . by the late 1960s the farmhouse faiclity was outgrown and viksund relocated to strusshaum . by the 1970s viksun was one of norway ' s largest boat - building firms , producing fishing vessels and motor yachts for export and domestic use .\nthe viksund company ' s web site is urltoken . when i wrote the company to inquire about the boat i had purchased , i got the following email back :\npredictably , the trend for fishing vessels was toward larger and faster boats . the increased speed saved money on the trip to and from the fishing banks and increased size allowed for larger catches and enhanced onboard comfort . to meet this need , viksund developed the \u201cspeedsjark\u201d in the early seventies and the vessel went through speed trials off r\u00f8st in 1974 . the trend was accelerated when the authorities started favouring larger , more efficient ships with a bigger crew . viksund took the challenge , brought a nautical engineer into the firm and developed still larger \u201csjarks\u201d .\nfixet inn gimp . the boat is viksund 360 st . cruze ht , that boat did in the test 40 . 5 knoots with 620 volvo hp ! ! ! ! ! ! !\nviksund 27 for sale | 8 . 25m ( 27 ' 1\n) | 1975 | 1x diesel 25hp | grp construction | long keel underwater profile | 5 berths | boat ref # 116707\nthese features were new and addressed a number of needs not met by the flashier models at the fair . the viksund 25 combi earned the \u201cgrandest boat\u201d award from the leading norwegian boat magazine sj\u00f8sport and erling viksund signed a number of orders . with this , the \u201cwest norwegian boat\u201d was born and production had to be moved to larger facilities in strusshamn outside bergen in order to meet demand .\nafter i published an article about magnus in good old boat magazine , i got a phone call from norway . the caller was erling viksund , rune ' s father , the founder of the company . he had seen the article , and wanted to have it published in norway . he was now 68 and retired - though he had actually begun a new company to distribute jostein ' s small sri lankan - built boats in europe .\n. significant gdp growth of 7 . 5 % . government initiatives to boost sector . growing wealth . growing importance of ' lifestyle ' with 20 % growth in luxury cars , jets and luxury boats . . growing focus on tourism . focus on maritime defense\nsilverline is a family owned business with over 45 years of experience in the marine industry . we have both the experience and reputation to assist you whether buying or selling a boat . we have sourced some top quality used boats from highly rated suppliers in ireland and the uk . no matter what style of boat you are after we have a great range in our used boat listings . some of the used boats listed are located at our marina at banagher where you can come and view at you own leisure .\nthis year ( 2007 ) the company is 40 years old and can look back upon a fantastic history . without erling viksund\u2019s personality , however , much would have been different . on the one hand there is the insistence on safety , seaworthiness and functionality , and on the other there is the experimenter , the willingness to test new ideas and make them work . now erling\u2019s grandson daniel is active in the firm . the new 320 model is just launched and the sale of its predecessor the 340 model has been excellent for several years . as the market starts to ask for boats of 40 feet or more , viksund is well positioned to give the competitors a good fight .\nthe hull for this type of boat was used as a motorsailer and as a fishing boat . in 1975 a norwegian explorer ( ragnar thorseth ) sailed one of the boats from norway to iceland , greenland , labrador ( baffin land ) and to new york .\nviksund yachts of norway , b\u00e5tliv , n\u00e1utica baldi , amber boat , b\u00e5tavisa , b\u00e5tmagasinet , askeladden , vela nel mondo , raduno nautico , sharp marine , stokes dock co . , inc . , feria nautica sanlucar anu\nerling\u2019s son rune viksund took over as general manager of the company several years ago , and in a deliberate effort to keep his fingers off the tiller , the founder himself rigged a sjark and sailed north along the coast as he had done so many times before . this time though , the purpose was fishing and seeing old friends from the time when he listened to advice from old fishermen , or demonstrated the new models developed in part upon the local wisdom he had obtained on the previous trip . this was basic marketing and it worked - along the entire norwegian coast viksund is now an established concept and erling viksund knows a good portion of the boat owners personally .\nyear : 2002 make : viksund model : 290st cruz builder : construction : grp length : 28ft draft : 0 . 80m beam : 2 . 8m cabins : 2 berths 3 toilet 1 shower 1 engine : volvo penta tamd31p\nthe battle lines were drawn when a bergen newspaper printed that \u201cplastic boats were death traps\u201d , and it became clear that the market must be educated . other plastic boat manufacturers faced the same problem and it was not unusual for boat fair visitors to be given a sledge hammer and told to have a go at the hull . but erling viksund also wanted to prove the overall boat strength and survivability and in 1967 arranged with the norwegian broadcasting corporation to have a boat dropped off a cliff into the sea . it was a marvellous pr stunt ; the boat popped up again good as new and was subjected to the sledge hammer test while the cameras were running . ( nobody knew that erling viksund first had made a test drop , just to be sure ) .\n\u00d7 the boat featured is not currently for sale by boatshed . the boat information and images presented are part of boatshed\u2019s back catalogue of the 20 , 000 + boats we have listed in the last 15 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about boatshed and our boat selling systems and services\naquatainment , chennai is one of the first of aquatic leisure lifestyle providers in the country offering the best of international leisure yachts and boats . aquatainment will offer a diverse range of high quality boats of lengths varying from 3 meters and upwards with engines fitted with engines ranging from 15hp to 300m hp . aquatainment will also offer a range of services that include sales , service , spares , insurance and financing , accessories and customization . also part of the offering will be maintenance & clean up , berthing & docking , crew training & hire , charter & rentals , leisure sports & events as sports fishing , dolphin watching , leisure sailing ; and stand by services .\nviksund has always been quick off the mark with new ideas , and their active development of new products has constantly amazed the world with constructions which have been way ahead of their time - to the great satisfaction of the increasing number of people who enjoy life at sea .\nsimilarly , there were only a few motor sailors on the market , and while fjord in 1978 had its ms 33 at a price of nok 280 000 , viksund had its goldfish at about nok 170 000 . moreover , the goldfish had an entrenched image as a tough motor sailor and the yellow / orange hull was identified with seaworthiness . in fact , the distinctive colour was soon being copied by competitors . when the oil crisis hit , many boat fairs were cancelled and for a while even \u201cthe sea for all\u201d in oslo was in doubt , but it eventually was held as planned . sales were generally low - except at the viksund stand where potential buyers were milling about . a motor sailor with a small diesel engine was exactly what the market wanted . the queues were long and erling viksund signed many contracts .\n2009 : the new viksund 390 st . cruze ( i will come with picture of it when the company are coming with them . ) the boat will have 3 cabins , 2 toilets , a big salon with 1 or 2 stressless chairs . i will come back on it !\nin the pleasure boat market , many boat builders focussed on larger and faster models , while viksund supplied models in a variety of sizes and price classes . for instance , the viksund 660 ( a small boat that soon came to be called \u201cthe largest twenty - two footer in the world\u201d ) had an all weather hardtop and simple , practical internal furnishings , all combined with a comfortable price . it became known as a safe and seaworthy little vessel and although more than 300 of them were produced annually for a period , it was not enough to meet demand .\nerling viksund himself was onboard , welcoming visitors with weighty arguments about the seaworthy hull and extra thick laminates for the rough coastal weather in western norway . the self - bailing aft cockpit was equipped with an extra wheel for close manoeuvring and had plenty of room for fishing or fair weather recreation .\nmotorboats are used for the enjoyment of a whole range of activities such as fishing , swimming and water activities . there are many different types and styles of motor cruisers . some of the most popular cruiser models that we source at silverline cruisers are birchwood , galeon , haines , viksund and aquafibre .\nlet me tell you about one retired engineer ,\nhe wrote later ,\nwho last year sailed with his viksund 33 from bergen up the norwegian coast and all the way along to murmansk . down the old waterways to finland and home to norway over the swedish waterways .\nand he sent another little poem :\nthe name of your boat is viksund 31 goldfish , a ketch rigged motor sailer . the boat was produced from 1971 to 1980 . i do not know exact how many of these boat it was build but i presume about 200 . approx 25 of these was exported to the us . the design was the yard ' s own .\nthe development of a professional fishing vessel was no accident ; a former fisherman and sailor in the norwegian merchant marine , erling viksund had a unique understanding of the needs in this particular market segment . he clearly saw that the existing fleet of mainly small and ageing wooden boats was ripe for renewal - and now he had the experience and the right hull . moreover , there was an immense market for modern fishing vessels in developing countries and while norwegian fishermen always kept an eye on the price , in developing countries , where they could barely afford the fuel , the cost of the vessel itself was of prime importance . mass production was the key if this venture were to be successful , and soon a new factory was established in harstad in northern norway with assembly line production of modern fishing vessels .\nmotor boats range in various sizes , usually from 25 to 45 feet ( 7 . 6 to 13 . 7 m ) in length . they are ideal for coastal cruising or navigating large rivers ( like the river shannon ) and lakes . there has being a huge growth in this type of boating in ireland . motor boats can be used for family holidays , a getaway for couples or group of friends . cruisers are fitted to the highest of standards . with excellent in built facilities they are so comfortable that they are like a home from a home and everyone enjoys spending time onboard . they are a convenient way to travel to the many towns and villages on the shoreline of the inland lakes and waterways of ireland . cruising on a motor boat is a great way of taking in the views of the beautiful irish countryside and what it has to offer both on and off shore .\nand so it was at the boat fair \u201cthe sea for everyone\u201d in oslo in 1971 ; where an entirely different kind of boat could be found , discretely placed , in a far corner of the smallest exhibition hall . everything about it was off the trend : the rugged looking hull , the light beige colour and the comfortable , standing - room wheelhouse amidships . it was the viksund 25 combi .\nerling wanted me to know that of all the thousands of boats he had built , his favourite was the ms - 33 - so much so that he had gone hunting for a used one , and had recently bought solvik , a sister to magnus . he had done an upgrade similar to ours , and now proposed to sail from norway across the north sea , down the irish sea and south to portugal and possibly madeira . when i told him we were the same age , he was delighted , and sent a little poem :\nthe good times lasted a few years more , but when the financial bubble of the late eighties finally burst in 1988 / 89 , the pleasure boat market dried up . the entire industry struggled to survive and also viksund had problems . the concern had to go through a restructuring and several group companies were wound up . the very existence of the enterprise was threatened and the number of employees had to be reduced from 60 to 30 . as if all this was not enough , the market for small fishing vessels declined markedly and the production in northern norway was discontinued in 1990 / 91 .\na new company with the name viksund as was established , and the 350 model was soon a reality . it was a large , modern boat with excellent speed properties and it was marketed as the fjord model for export . ! 990 turned out to be a good year and new models soon followed . the 270 model was similar to the 350 but was smaller and intended for the domestic market . from 1997 the 350 model was marketed under the \u201cst . cruz\u201d label , and later also the 270 and its offspring the 290 in 1999 . the series was further developed and especially the 340 model sold very well . the last innovation , the 320 model , was introduced in the spring of 2007 . it accommodates an average family , is structured along modern lines and comes equipped with a deck salon and a fly bridge .\nrune told me that ragnar thorseth had written a book about his voyage . after much sleuthing and pleading , i got a copy of alone across the north sea , trans . j . basil cowlishaw ( alesund , norway : nordvest informajon , 1980 ) . thorseth ' s viksund was named cling peerson , in honour of the leading norwegian emigrant to the us . his was not the ms - 33 motorsailer but the fishing boat version - and his voyage had been truly remarkable . he spent days in howling gales off greenland , and more days poking through drifting ice . at one point he ran his boat on the rocks far up an uninhabited river in baffin island . using winches , anchors and engine , he put an unbelievable strain on her to get her off . he had no choice , since the nearest human beings were perhaps 500 arctic miles away . the boat came through just fine .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nthere is no owners manual to this boat , we did not use this in those days .\nit ' s blooming and high summer still . at sea we fare , enjoy we will .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n* we weren ' t able to post your message , please check the highlighted fields and try again .\nyou may have entered incorrect information or the server is temporarily down . please reload this page and try again later .\nwe are using cookies on our website for the right provision of our services . by using our website , you agree with the usage of cookies . view details\nwe are using cookies . by using our website , you agree with the usage . view details\nour server will be updated in 5 min . , sorry for the bump and inconvenience .\ni prefer to have sellers reply in ( choose min . 1 language ) :\nherzlich willkommen bei der hochmuth bootsbau ag . lassen sie sich entf\u00fchren in die wunderbare welt des motorisierten bootssports .\nbei uns finden sie eine komplette auswahl an neuen und gebrauchten booten und yachten der unterschiedlichsten marken und preisklassen . \u00fcberzeugen sie sich vom umfangreichen hochmuth service - 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( it ' s the last drawing in the first post )\nadded this to baby to the drawing list in the first topic , with some text on them to . . . and just to be nice i have started to add photos of them .\naquatainment is a joint venture between rr group , equally represented by mr . ravi raman , mr shiva and mr ishtiaq currimboy ; and the lanson group represented by mr . lankalingam .\nthe rr group is a leading infrastructure and development company in tamil nadu and has promted numerous it parks , housing projects , etc in chennai , madurai , coimbatore , etc . apart from this the group is also into garment exporting and household retail .\nmr lankalingam is the chairman and promoter of lanson group , a leading and diversified industrial house in chennai with interests in food manufacturing and export , automobile retail , housing , it , biotech and lifestyle retail and hospitality .\nthe company has already been set up and is in the process of tying up with all the channel partners in the verticals and associating with leading financial institutions and insurance companies in the country to extend its services to its clients .\naquatainment has tied up with suitable associates that would give the organization the necessary synergy towards logistics , economics , and growth which will benefit both players .\naquatainment has associated with respective yacht clubs for ensuring easy access and service facilities in the various port cities .\naquatainment would have an advisory board comprising of eminent persons from the industry and marine mercantile department , coast guard , etc .\n. lifestyle investor / seafarer / sports lover . hospitality industry . corporates . defense\nmanagement aquatainment is a professionally managed organisation , with mr shiva as the managing director and mr ishtiaq as executive director to oversee the operations . mr shiva and mr ishtiaq are passionate sailors and leading individuals in their own right in the field of aqua sports in india and abroad .\nthe company would also have a trained team of service personnel and crewsmen , apart from qualified individuals in various departments as marketing & sales , finance & administration , etc .\nthe company would also get support from the promoter organizations more marketing and for sales and service back up .\nfuture plans the company is aware that this is an evolving and a sunshine industry with immense potential . aquatainment has discussed with potential dealers and franchisees in mumbai , goa , cochin and vizag to represent the company for sales and service of its products and is in process of finalizing the same .\nthe company has plans to develop a marina for providing docking and berthing facilities apart from providing a destination in greater chennai on the ecr . this would also be the place for various leisure sports , aquatic events , etc\nthe company has also plans to set up manufacturing facilities for international markets as well as for the domestic segment .\ncopyright \u00a9 www . aquatainment . in . all rights reserved . design by : rcms\nat boat fairs , the flashy models always occupy front stage centre , while those built for safety , seaworthiness and manoeuvrability are found - often by chance - in obscure corners of the exhibition area .\n- - - - - - - argentina australia austria bahrain belgium brazil canada chile china colombia costa rica croatia cyprus czech republic denmark dominican republic ecuador egypt estonia finland france germany great britain greece hong kong hungary india indonesia ireland italy japan korea latvia lithuania mauritius mexico monaco netherlands new zealand norway philippines poland portugal romania russia singapore slovakia slovenia south africa spain sweden switzerland taiwan thailand tunisia turkey ukraine united arab . emirates usa viet nam virgin islands ( u . s . ) zimbabwe\nargentina australia austria bahrain belgium brazil canada chile china colombia costa rica croatia cyprus czech republic denmark dominican republic ecuador egypt estonia finland france germany great britain greece hong kong hungary india indonesia ireland italy japan korea latvia lithuania mauritius mexico monaco netherlands new zealand norway philippines poland portugal romania russia singapore slovakia slovenia south africa spain sweden switzerland taiwan thailand tunisia turkey ukraine united arab . emirates usa viet nam virgin islands ( u . s . ) zimbabwe\n\u00a9 yachtino gmbh 2003 - 2018 add / edit website are you looking for shipyards , boat manufacturers or boatbuilders ? 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| city a . m .\nfollowing the recent controversy surrounding public - shaming websites , debrett\u2019s has been inundated with enquiries as to whether it\u2019s acceptable to eat or apply make - up on public transport . according to debrett\u2019s you should avoid both . it\u2019s inconsiderate to eat smelly food in a confined environment , and applying make - up on public transport can jeopardise that all - important first impression and make you appear disorganised .\nwatch coldplay ' s chris martin cover linkin park ' s ' crawling '\n.\ndebrett\u2019s has opened its first international office in its 245 - year history in china in what could be the start of a global expansion of the quintessentially british brand . debrett\u2019s asia will specialise in developing a range of coaching and educational programmes to be delivered in china to businesses , schools and private clients .\nhankinson , cyril francis james . my forty years with debrett . london : r . hale , 1963 .\n* the bride\u2019s surname may be included if it is different from the host\u2019s / hostess\u2019s . the phrase \u2018their ward\u2019 is considered very formal .\ndebrett\u2019s is a professional coaching company , publisher and authority on modern etiquette , founded in 1769 with the publication of the first edition of the new peerage .\nour range of popular etiquette guides include debrett\u2019s handbook , the guide for the modern gentleman , the a - z of modern manners and our wedding handbook .\nour range of popular etiquette guides include debrett\u2019s handbook , the guide for the modern gentleman , the a - z of modern manners and our wedding handbook .\nalmost 150 editions of debrett ' s peerage and baronetage have been published since it was first launched in 1769 , during the reign of king george iii .\ngraphic alliance really took time to understand the debrett ' s brand and all their research has paid dividends - we are delighted with the result .\nin burmese days , mrs . lackersteen is described as reading the civil list ,\nthe debrett of burma\n. an out - of - date debrett ' s is a key plot element in an elizabeth mapp story ( 1920\u20131939 ) by e . f . benson . debrett ' s peerage is mentioned in p . g . wodehouse novels , especially the blandings stories , in which it is often referred to by lord emsworth . in evelyn waugh ' s brideshead revisited ( 1945 ) , charles ryder mentions sebastian ' s family , to which sebastian replies\nthere are lots of us . look them up in debrett\n.\njo bryant , editor of the 480 - page debrett\u2019s handbook , said : \u201cthe sheer number of enquiries we receive demonstrates that manners are still hugely important to people .\nas part of a recurring coaching series , debrett\u2019s works with the japanese executives who have recently been transferred to europe and need immersive western social and business etiquette training .\nnow , debrett\u2019s has lifted the lid on its very modern guide to good manners for the first time , disclosing the questions that most trouble the british public in 2014 .\nthe popstars are new entries on debrett ' s list of the 500 most noteworthy movers and shakers in the uk across 22 sectors , including politics , law and sport .\nthe debrett\u2019s training academy helps individuals build knowledge and confidence for all social environments ensuring that , whatever the situation or event , you will grace them with effortless style and charm .\nas electronic cigarettes become more popular , so to do the number of enquiries that debrett\u2019s receive on the device . the most pressing question is whether they are acceptable in the workplace . according to debrett\u2019s they should never be used in a work environment . vaping shows that you\u2019re not focused on your work and may also be a distraction to your colleagues .\nthis copy of debrett ' s cookbook : ' in - a - stew ' easy menus for every occasion offered for sale by world of books ltd for $ 1 . 36\nposh bible debrett ' s also gave a nod to the stars of one of the biggest tv hits of last year , the night manager , tom hiddleston and olivia colman .\nwhen is it ok to light up your e - cigarette ? if you are at work , the answer is never , according to debrett\u2019s , which has just issued a list of advice on etiquette for those anxious to get it right in today\u2019s world . according to debrett\u2019s , people are now less concerned about thank - you letters and more worried about the vexed issue of when it is all right to recline one\u2019s airline seat ( never on short haul ) .\ndebrett ' s correct form , the authoritative guide to written forms of address and social correspondence , has been in print for 40 years . it has now been revised , updated and expanded to encompass modern manners and everyday behaviour in a new publication : debrett s handbook . with informed insights on a range of formal occasions including royal garden parties , black tie events , weddings and christenings debrett ' s handbook is a trustworthy companion to social life and rites of passage . in addition , debrett ' s handbook addresses many modern dilemmas , including social graces , dress codes , mobile manners and dining etiquette . it offers advice on civilised hosting and entertaining , from formal dinner parties to drinks parties , informal suppers and overnight stays .\nfor almost 250 years , debrett\u2019s has been recognising people of influence and achievement in british society through its publications the peerage and people of today . as an extension to this heritage , the debrett\u2019s 500 was launched in 2014 and is published in the telegraph magazine . recognising those who inspire , influence and instigate change beyond expectation , it is a truly inspiring group of people .\nfrom its mayfair headquarters , debrett\u2019s has been the authority on british aristocracy and etiquette since 1769 , but now those in need of \u201cgood style and modern manners\u201d can also head to shanghai for instruction .\nthe debrett\u2019s training academy has an unrivalled reputation for delivering professional development , training and consultancy to private clients and businesses on etiquette and the relationship and people skills essential for success in an increasingly competitive global landscape .\ndebrett\u2019s receive a high level of enquiries on best business practice . the most commonly asked question is whether it is ever right to blind copy ( bcc ) someone into an email . according to debrett\u2019s , blind copying should be used discerningly as it is deceptive to the primary recipient . instead , the email should be forwarded on to the third party , with a short note explaining any confidentiality , after its distribution .\nthe new , 150th edition of debrett ' s peerage & baronetage is now in production . order now & save \u00a345 with our pre - order discount . ( limited time remaining . ) reserve yours here :\ndebrett ' s , which today made its people of today list available online for the first time , said richard e grant disclosed that he enjoys making dolls houses and michael gambon admitted collecting guns and making clocks .\nthe debrett\u2019s website had to achieve a number of different goals . the \u2018people of today\u2019 database of 24 , 000 notable people needed to be digitised and fully searchable . the website was required to clearly communicate the debrett\u2019s professional and corporate training services . the content that earns debrett\u2019s over 200 , 000 unique visitors every month needed to be organised and presented seamlessly across the online presence . the range of reference books , from the printed \u2018people of today\u2019 to the definitive \u2018wedding guide\u2019 , needed to be integrated into magento e - commerce and made available online . finally all of the seasonal calendar - style content needed to be shown in a digestible and engaging format online .\nother recent correspondents to debrett\u2019s included people anxious about the minefields surrounding when to kiss people ( debrett\u2019s : not on first meeting . millard : do it if it feels right , whenever ) , how to pour drinks ( neatly , i suspect ) , and when to give up your seat ( basically , when you see someone who needs it ) . phones , cigarettes , meals , seats : this is what people are worried about these days .\ndebrett ' s baronetage of england ; containing an account of all existing english baronets , with alphabetical lists of such as have been advanced to the peerage , or whose titles have become extinct , etc . , . . .\nin 2006 , debrett ' s updated its correct form \u2013 the definitive guide to forms of address in the uk \u2013 to include a section on business etiquette , and another on american usage . 2007 saw the publication of a new debrett ' s wedding guide , with advice on every aspect of the modern wedding , including traditional form for invitations , chapters on the roles and responsibilities of the bridal party , and a listing of who pays for what .\nthe directors of sterling believe that the debrett ' s brand would be capable of significant further development and application if brought together with the right customer - facing partner ,\nit said in an announcement to the stock market .\ndebrett\u2019s peerage contains a record of all the titled families in the united kingdom , with details of their births , marriages and deaths . this edition , the eighth , is from 1812 . sir walter eliot reads it in jane austen ' s persuasion to reassure himself of his own status and importance .\njill zarin admits she ' s ready to date again after being spotted with handsome businessman . . . following beloved husband bobby ' s death\ndebrett\u2019s receive more enquiries about mobile use than any other device . according to debrett\u2019s , it is always rude to pay more attention to a phone than a person in the flesh , and they should always be put away when transacting other business \u2013 for example , when you ' re paying for something in a shop . they should be switched off in theatres , cinemas ( including during the trailers ! ) , art galleries , or any space where silence is desired .\nto support our ongoing commitment to social mobility , we also work with the unite foundation to offer young stars training in professional and interpersonal skills and access to the debrett\u2019s network , allowing them to secure internships , work experience and mentoring opportunities .\nmartin was quoted as calling coldplay ' s song\nshiver\na rip - off jeff buckley influenced by buckley ' s song\ngrace\n.\nthe \u201ccc\u201d may be a pillar of passive - aggressive internal office email politics , but what of the \u201cbcc\u201d ? debrett\u2019s label it \u201cdeceptive\u201d , and instead suggest forwarding the email to the third party \u201cwith a short note explaining any confidentiality\u201d . got that ?\nby the time she was 20 , from many hours poring over debrett\u2019s in the library , she knew how to seat a duke , a bishop , an admiral and a viscount at dinner . the closest she ever got to a viscount was a biscuit .\npeople of today lists the uk ' s most influential 25 , 000 people .\nhelpful to know what ' s the best thing to do in many situations .\nsteering through such potentially sticky areas as ' netiquette ' , vegetarianism , modern dress codes , multiple families and international business protocol , ' debrett ' s new guide to etiquette and modern manners ' combines the very best of traditional standards of conduct with acceptable modern innovations .\nsterling has appointed its financial adviser , hawkpoint partners , to carry out the strategic review of debrett ' s . a sale or possibly a joint venture are understood to be the favoured options although a deal is not expected to be finalised for a couple of months .\noriginally a bookseller , john debrett founded debrett\u2019s in 1769 and went on to publish the first edition of the peerage and baronetage . it was very much the \u2018social network\u2019 of its time \u2013 a guide to the ruling class running britain and its empire . the peerage remains in print today , the only up - to - date printed reference guide to the united kingdom\u2019s titled families : the 817 hereditary peers , 758 life peers and peeresses , and 1 , 298 baronets , and their descendants who form the fascinating tapestry of the peerage .\nbritain ' s most authoritative etiquette guide . ( evening standard ) fascinating reading . debrett ' s ( and morgan ) have taken etiquette into the modern world , while keeping an eye on the traditions of the past . ( gq ) an extraordinarily comprehensive guide . . . an authority to consult when settling arguments . ( sunday telegraph ) an easy read , not remotely starchy or dictatorial . it ' s funny . ( spectator )\nthis is a common bugbear . according to debrett\u2019s , it ' s selfish to recline your seat back during short daytime flights . when travelling by plane always stay within your own designated space and don ' t hog the armrest . also avoid kicking the back of the seat in front of you or using it as an aid to standing - up .\nlike its rival publication the british who ' s who selection of entrants is at the editorial team ' s discretion and there is no payment or obligation to purchase .\nthe 2 . 0 - month residency saw him playing 4 . mgm grand ' s hakkasan nightclub , as well as 2 . mgm grand ' s wet republic .\n' as head of the commonwealth and supreme governor of the church of england , the queen plays a crucial role in diplomatic , foreign and religious relations , and though politically neutral she has the power both to appoint and to dismiss prime ministers , ' debrett ' s said .\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\ngreat to see @ b8bakery featured in today ' s @ timeoutlondon piece on london ' s five best afternoon teas . b bakery ' s delicious sandwiches and cakes were also served on the royal tea bus tour we created with them for the # royalwedding urltoken\naustin scaggs ( 11 august 2005 ) .\ncoldplay ' s quiet storm\n.\nseptember 2 . 01 . 1 . blige ' s album my life ii . . the journey continues ( 2 . he wrote and produced cheryl cole ' s single .\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\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nmichael jackson . in october 2 . billboard ' s dance / electronic songs chart . he received the british academy ' s ivor novello award for songwriter of the year in 2 .\nadenuga has stated \u2018diy\u2019 music is the future and told time out magazine ,\ni\u2019m not a rapper . i\u2019m an activist .\nhis influence on contemporary british popular culture as a key figure in the grime scene saw him appear on debrett ' s 2017 list of the most influential people in the uk .\njoanna gaines shares husband chip ' s unique birth tradition . . . as he cradles newborn son crew\nyou\u2019ve asked the question , \u201csiri , where have all my friends gone ? \u201d after repeatedly refusing to have actual face time with the sentient because you\u2019ve been too busy getting lost in skyrim . but debrett\u2019s has only one thing to say : \u201cit is always rude to pay more attention to a phone than a person in the flesh . \u201d\nlike its rival publication who ' s who selection of entrants is at the editorial team ' s discretion and there is no payment or obligation to purchase . however , unlike who ' s who , entrants are removed if they are no longer deemed to be suitable for inclusion . [ 4 ] [ 5 ]\nbillboard music awards was named top dance / electronic artist . additionally , harris topped forbes ' list of the world ' s highest - paid djs for three consecutive years from 2 . one of the most successful musicians in contemporary british popular culture , harris appeared on debrett ' s 2 . united kingdom . both were released as 1 . cd - eps by the label prima facie in early 2 . he started working on the album in 2 .\nin 2010 debrett ' s published thoroughly modern motoring manners and petiquette , along with the 148th edition of peerage & baronetage and the 2011 edition of people of today . a special edition of guide for the modern gentleman was also produced for movember , the men ' s health charity , in support of its 2010 modern gentleman campaign theme . and the 2010 luxury diary range having sold out in 2009 , the 2011 diary was published in a range of colours .\nthe art of persistence : stop quitting , ignore shiny objects and climb your way to s . . .\n' i ' m not faking for the first time ' : little mix ' s perrie . . .\njonathan dekel .\ndaylight saving time\u2019s coldplay connection\n, canada . com ; accessed 21 june 2015 .\nliam gallagher slams chris martin ' s anti - war stance\n. nme . retrieved 27 july 2015\nchris martin named world ' s sexiest vegetarian ,\nagence france - presse , 23 july 2005 .\nrobertson , jessica ( 10 april 2006 ) .\ncoldplay ' s chris martin has a boy\n.\nmany people are clearly unclear on the subject of social kissing . according to debrett\u2019s , kissing is not appropriate in many professional situations . on the whole it should only be used among friends , but not on first meeting . an air kiss , without contact , may seem rude or impersonal , so very slight contact is best but no sound effects are needed .\nthis summer\u2019s most anticipated football tournament kicks off today with the fifa world cup in russia . as any england supporter\nrelease your kid ' s dormant genius in just 10 minutes a day : parenting your smart un . . .\nwith the recent public transport ban on e - cigarettes , where is the best place to vape ? certainly not at your desk at work . according to debrett\u2019s , it is the equivalent of spending dress - down fridays standing by the photocopier re - enacting paris is burning and \u201cmay be a distraction to your colleagues\u201d , showing \u201cyou\u2019re not focused on your work\u201d . thanks , the man .\nx factor alumi louis tomlinson and little mix have been named among the country ' s most influential people of 2017 .\nthey starred in one of tv ' s biggest hits of the year , the night manager , so it ' s not surprising that tom hiddleston and olivia colman found a place on the stage and screen list for the first time .\ncoldplay ' s chris martin : ' i ' ll never write lyrics like jay z or morrissey '\n.\ncoldplay ' s chris martin appeals for unity after brexit :\nthis decision does not represent us\n.\nhowever , unlike who ' s who , entrants are removed if they are no longer deemed to be suitable for inclusion .\nthank you for bearing with us while we fixed the shop on our website . here ' s a 20 % off code for the inconvenience , expiring on 17th june 2018 . please account for shipping if buying gifts for father ' s day . urltoken\nkendall jenner boats in sheer dress . . . after snuggling up to her nba beau ben simmons at khloe kardashian ' s party\nroyal ascot , britain ' s most anticipated race meeting , begins today and ends on saturday . when are you going ? urltoken\nthe fastest way to share someone else\u2019s tweet with your followers is with a retweet . tap the icon to send it instantly .\npricey but if you like this kind of thing it ' s worth the price tag . fast delivery as well thank you .\nit was intended as a gift but is so good it has mysteriously found it ' s way in to my . . .\nshe could spot the mayor\u2019s son at the town dance from 200 yards ( not metres dear , we\u2019re british you know ) .\nsilverman , stephen m . ( 14 may 2004 ) .\nit ' s a girl for gwyneth paltrow & hubby\n.\nnearly 800 people wrote to debrett\u2019s asking whether you can indeed polish off a big mac on the train . the answer is no . debrett\u2019s now says it is not only bad form to eat on the bus , tube , whatever ( agreed ) , but that it is also off to put your make - up on when in a shared carriage , because it \u201cmakes you look disorganised\u201d . what nonsense . i think actually it makes you look rather well organised , because you have thought about bringing your make - up ( and a mirror ) with you . obviously adherents must be advised that nail varnish is always a risky business , and apart from that woman i was sitting behind on a hull train the other day who sprayed her hair with dry shampoo , thus masking the entire carriage with noxious fumes , sitting quietly applying mascara is hardly antisocial .\nthey may have pixellated out your eyes and nose , but not your subway peri peri chicken sub or your sense of injustice . yes , you\u2019ve been shamed on the internet for eating on the bus \u2013 but was it acceptable in the first place ? not according to debrett\u2019s . \u201cit\u2019s inconsiderate to eat smelly food in a confined environment , \u201d it says . what about applying makeup on the tube ? \u201cit can jeopardise that all - important first impression . \u201d unless , of course , the all - important first impression you want to create is \u201cbitter clown\u201d .\nin a recent university experiment only 20 per cent of london tube passengers offered to give up their seat to a visibly pregnant woman . according to debrett\u2019s , passengers should always offer to give up their seat to any individual that is pregnant , elderly , or clearly in need . it is important to remember , however , that it is just as rude to aggressively decline the offer of a seat as it is to not offer a seat .\nby 16th century styles of warfare and armour had changed , and heraldry was less important on the battlefield . however it remained popular , and many people petitioned to bear arms . in addition to royal houses , noble families , and knights , ecclesiastical authorities such as bishops were also armigers . books were published identifying families with their coats of arms and lineage . the most famous of these is debrett ' s peerage , first published in 1769 .\niconic movie home where molly ringwald ' s sixteen candles was filmed finally sells for $ 1 . 135 million after two years on market\ncoldplay ' s chris martin performs with peter gabriel at rock and roll hall of fame ceremony\n. nme . 11 april 2014\nwho are the most influential people in britain today ? who determines the laws of our country ? who runs our national institutions , who chooses the groceries we buy , the films we watch , the clothes we wear , even how we manage our money ? this list of the 500 most influential people in the country , compiled by debrett\u2019s , presents a fascinating kaleidoscope of individuals who have a vast impact on our daily lives \u2013 and our futures .\nit ' s not going to bring them a huge amount of cash and doesn ' t recognise a change of strategic direction .\nlauren conrad ' s son liam takes a handful of cake . . . as proud mom ' celebrates one year with our little guy '\nit contains biographical details of approximately 25 , 000 notable people from the entire spectrum of british society . [ 3 ] the selection of entrants is made by the editorial staff of debrett ' s and entries are reviewed annually to ensure accuracy and relevance . entries include details of career , education , family , recreations and membership of clubs as well as contact addresses . an additional feature is the correct style of address to be used when addressing correspondence to an entrant .\nmartin , along with the other coldplay members , achieved worldwide fame with the release of the band ' s single\nyellow\nin 2000 , a song that also earned the band their first grammy award nomination in the best rock song category . the band also garnered critical acclaim and several accolades for their subsequent albums including a rush of blood to the head and viva la vida , winning a grammy award for both and a brit award for the former . coldplay have sold over 90 million records worldwide , making them one of the world ' s best - selling music artists . one of the highest profile musicians in british popular culture , martin appeared on debrett ' s 2017 list of the most influential people in the uk . [ 2 ]\njme ' s third studio album , integrity > , was released on 4 may 2015 . it entered the uk albums chart at number twelve .\nn artist and dj in his own right , mark ronson has also produced tracks for some of the industry\u2019s biggest names , including amy winehouse and robbie williams . born in london and raised in new york , ronson has released four albums under his own name , including 2015\u2019s uptown special , which became his first uk number one . ronson has two brits and five grammys under his belt and has just finished producing lady gaga\u2019s fifth album joanne .\njane austen\u2019s ( 1775 - 1817 ) final novel was written during a period of failing health , in 1815 - 16 , and published . . .\nindustry sources said the brand , which is also behind people of today - a rival to who ' s who - could fetch up to \u00a310m .\nand despite allegations of being workshy , prince william - who did not feature on last year ' s list - received a mention for his philanthropy .\nhampp , andrew ( 9 july 2015 ) .\nbeyonc\u00e9 , coldplay , pearl jam to headline new york ' s 2015 global citizen festival\n.\ntopping the uk charts , the album became his first to chart on the us billboard 2 . all eight of the album ' s singles , which were . harris released his fourth studio album motion in november 2 . it debuted at number two in the uk and at number five in the us , and became harris ' s second consecutive number one album on the us dance / electronic albums chart . the album ' s first three singles .\normer penguin ceo anthony forbes watson has overseen an impressive turnaround at pan macmillan , one of the uk\u2019s largest general book publishers . his eight - year term as managing director has seen a doubling in the publisher\u2019s annual profits , which also won publisher of the year at the bookseller awards in 2015 . in 2016 , pan mac signed elton john\u2019s hotly - contested biography for an advance rumoured to \u2018eclipse seven figures\u2019 , and due to be published in 2019 .\nrapper del the funky homosapian falls off stage during gorillaz set . . . but he reassures fans he ' s ' alright ' as he recovers in hospital\nthe song was released as the album ' s fifth single on 5 july 2 . it was serviced to radio in the uk on 2 july 2 . the album ' s fourth single . featuring rapper example , it peaked at number two in the uk . on 1 . 8 may 2 . 01 .\na new and rich seam for debrett\u2019s is obviously mobile - phone use . apparently , more than 700 people contacted the publisher to ask about the etiquette of the smartphone . \u201cit is always rude to pay more attention to your phone than a person in the flesh , \u201d thunders the publisher , which was founded in 1769 , quite a few years before the world\u2019s first nokia . correct . it also says it is bad form to use your phone in the theatre or cinema . also correct . is there anything more obnoxious than some character in the row beside you switching on their phone and tapping away at that illuminated screen while you are trying to focus on a play ?\nthe new debrett\u2019s site presents the brand in a thoroughly modern and yet timeless manner , combining classic graphic design work with the latest in technology . the content - rich site \u2013 powered by drupal for the content pages and magento for the product pages \u2013 is user - friendly and intuitive despite its relative size . in the six months since launch of the new luxury e - commerce site the time spent on the site per visit , or average session duration , is up 25 % which is testament to the new user experience .\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\nwell , as a one - woman missile for correct behaviour ( i suspect this comes directly from being a mother - of - four , and i am unapologetic about it ) , i would like to give debrett\u2019s a bit of a steer . i have to say i am also aided in this by the stern forum that is twitter , a fantastic place for pedants like moi who are always moaning like fury about things such as people who put their feet on the seats on public transport . so , shall we start with public transport ?\ndavid beckham enjoys wine tasting in his spare time while magician derren brown prefers to stuff dead animals , according to a list of britain ' s most influential people .\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\nsir tony pappano is one of opera\u2019s most influential tastemakers and spokesmen . the \u2018unstoppable maestro\u2019 has conducted works including mozart , puccini , verdi , wagner , shostakovich , britten and berg during his 15 - year tenure at the royal opera house , in addition to pieces for the royal ballet and world premieres of turnage\u2019s anna nicole and birtwistle\u2019s the minotaur . the son of italian immigrants , pappano was born in essex , but moved to america at 13 when he began his music career as a piano accompanist .\nmartin and american actress gwyneth paltrow married on 5 december 2003 , [ 56 ] in a quiet ceremony in the absence of their friends and family . their daughter apple blythe alison martin , was born 14 may 2004 in london and named after chris ' inspiration and cousin , georgia devereux . [ 57 ] [ 58 ] martin and the band released a song\ni am your baby ' s daddy\nunder the name\nthe nappies\nin anticipation of the birth of apple . the band ' s song\nspeed of sound\nwas also inspired by martin ' s experience and awe at becoming a father . their second child , moses bruce anthony martin , was born 8 april 2006 in new york city . [ 57 ] moses ' name was inspired by a song ,\nmoses\n, that martin wrote for paltrow . simon pegg and martin ' s bandmate jonny buckland are apple ' s godfathers , and in exchange martin is the godfather to pegg ' s daughter . [ 59 ]\ncity a . m . ' s opinion pages are a place for thought - provoking views and debate . these views are not necessarily shared by city a . m .\nas a leading agent at top talent management company caa , emma banks represents some of the world\u2019s most famous names , including katy perry , bruno mars and florence and the machine . banks left her previous firm helter skelter to open caa\u2019s london office together with fellow agent mike greek in 2006 , and took on a roster of artists that included arcade fire , franz ferdinand and alicia keys . she has won pollstar\u2019s agent of the year award three times and also dedicates her time to music therapy charity nordoff robbins .\nkylie jenner gushes baby stormi is ' changing every week ' and ' has cutest personality ' . . . as new mom admits to binge watching the handmaid ' s tale\ns senior director of apple\u2019s itunes international , oliver schusser oversees the activity of over 150 markets outside the us and oversees the app store , itunes store and ibooks store . he was also responsible for launching the much anticipated itunes streaming service , apple music , in 2015 . schusser plays a key role in apple ' s dominance of the european download market and in organising its annual itunes festival at the roundhouse . 2016 marked the 10th anniversary of the festival , with performers including britney spears , calvin harris and elton john .\ni didn ' t realize how big this book was going to be . it ' s quite heavy and over 400 pages . it covers everything of british manners and etiquette .\n, the authority on etiquette , has unveiled a \u201cwhat to do\u201d guide to help you think before you faux pas , based on a list of the public\u2019s most frequently asked questions .\navid shelley heads two imprints under the hachette umbrella , general book publishers orion and four - time publisher of the year little , brown . formerly group publisher at little , brown , shelley was chosen by jk rowling to publish her first adult novel the casual vacancy and acquired robert galbraith ' s detective novels before the revelation that they were also , in fact , written by rowling . little , brown\u2019s biggest coup of 2016 was publishing the script book of jack thorne and j k rowlings\u2019s hit west end play harry potter and the cursed child .\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\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\ntraditionally , wedding guests contacted the bride\u2019s mother to find out where the wedding list was held , but it is now usual to enclose details of the wedding list with the invitation .\nsince 1769 debrett\u2019s has been the de facto recorder of british society and the trusted source on social skills , etiquette and style . graphic alliance was engaged to design and build a new luxury e - commerce website to house the profiles of in excess of 24 , 000 \u2018people of today\u2019 and over 8 , 000 pages of expert advice and guidance on the social season , british etiquette , wedding planning and corporate training . specifically all the ux and design work had to be responsive to desktop , tablet and mobile . the website also had to integrate with salesforce crm and magento e - commerce for the shopping functionality .\nquestions of status and class are a major preoccupation of jane austen\u2019s characters , and of the novels themselves . professor john mullan considers both the importance of social status and its satirical potential .\nowing to the small size of st john\u2019s church it is possible to ask only very few guests to the service . we hope you will forgive this invitation being to the reception only .\none kiss on the cheek ? two kisses on either cheek ? a handshake , a hug and then a kiss on the hand you didn\u2019t shake ? the appropriateness of kisses - as - greeting can change from social event to social event : a business lunch with your potential new boss , meeting the in - laws for the first time , suburban orgy . for its part , debrett\u2019s says that kissing should \u201conly be used among friends , but not on first meeting . \u201d air kisses are ill - advised and are described as \u201crude or impersonal\u201d , with \u201cno sound effects\u201d deemed necessary . oh god , i might just stay in \u2026\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\nolaf priol ( 2006 ) .\ntheir wives met at yoga . now chris martin plans to rock the vote for cameron ' s tories\n, the guardian ; retrieved 25 april 2006 .\nthe duchess of cambridge continues to wield huge fashion influence : whether it\u2019s a jenny packham maternity dress on the steps of the lindo wing or a reiss coat for a charity engagement , her choices inevitably sell out within hours . that same selling power now extends to outfits worn by her two children , and prince george was ranked in gq\u2019s 50 best dressed men list when he was still a toddler . the duchess\u2019s mcqueen wedding gown was a demonstration of her commitment to british brands , with consistent favourites including temperley , jenny packham , reiss and whistles , combining high street with haute couture .\nafter signing to parlophone , and six years without a studio release , kano released his fifth album made in the manor , kano ' s most successful album to date . it was critically acclaimed by music critics and charted at number 8 in the uk albums chart , becoming kano ' s highest - charting release , as well as being considered one of the best albums of 2016 by numerous publications .\nphilip pullman\u2019s coming - of - age trilogy his dark materials has been adapted for both stage and screen and its first book , northern lights , won the prestigious carnegie medal . pullman was patron of the oxford literary festival until january 2016 , when he resigned in protest at the lack of fees paid to speaking authors . pullman\u2019s other books include the firework - maker\u2019s daughter and the good man jesus and the scoundrel christ , and he has been working on a companion book to his dark materials for more than a decade . in 2016 he vowed that he would not cut his hair until it was finished .\nit was intended as a gift but is so good it has mysteriously found it ' s way in to my library ! ! ! well packed and arrived next day . couldn ' t be happier .\neditor in chief , harper ' s bazaar justine picardie is the uk editor - in - chief of the hearst - owned luxury lifestyle magazines harper\u2019s bazaar and town and country . she is also a writer of fiction , non - fiction and biography , most notably the best - selling coco chanel : the legend and the life , which was shortlisted for the galaxy national book awards . picardie recently spoke about a revival in the popularity of haute couture , though she herself apparently defies the stereotype of a women ' s magazine editor with a down - to - earth lifestyle and an enthusiasm for high street brands .\nmodel and actress one of the most recognisable models in the world , cara delevingne returned to the catwalk in 2016 for a chanel show in paris after a break to pursue her acting career . starting out aged 17 modelling for asos , her first catwalk appearance was for burberry and she fronted the label\u2019s spring / summer 2012 campaign with jourdan dunn . since then she has graced catwalks and magazine covers worldwide and has designed her own collections for dkny and mulberry . delevingne\u2019s on - screen performances have been well received and she is set to appear in a further three films in 2017 , including an adaptation of martin amis\u2019s london fields .\neditor - in - chief , british vogue british vogue turned 100 last year and alexandra shulman is its longest - serving editor , having spent 24 years at the helm . she pulled off a remarkable coup for vogue\u2019s centenary issue in june 2016 by persuading the duchess of cambridge to appear on the cover . shulman began her career at tatler before becoming editor at gq . she refuses to publish diets or articles about cosmetic surgery and has called for designers to make larger sample sizes . a successful novelist , shulman\u2019s third book was a non - fiction chronicle of vogue\u2019s centenary year called inside vogue : a diary of my 100th year .\nthe irish rock band u2 is another important influence on martin both musically and politically . [ 18 ] martin wrote for rolling stone magazine ' s\n100 greatest artists of all time\non the band , [ 19 ] saying :\ni don ' t buy weekend tickets to ireland and hang out in front of their gates , but u2 are the only band whose entire catalogue i know by heart . the first song on the unforgettable fire ,\na sort of homecoming\n, i know backward and forward \u2013 it ' s so rousing , brilliant , and beautiful . it ' s one of the first songs i played to my unborn baby .\nmartin also comments on bono ' s effect on his own charity and political involvement he is even known to joke with friends referring to himself as\ncrono\n. [ 18 ]\nmonths and international prominence . he is going to bring something unique and fun for the fans . harris produced tinchy stryder ' s second single , . the track had its premiere on 1 . september 2 . 01 . 1 , and was released in the uk on 6 november 2 . the former was included on harris ' s upcoming album 1 . months , and premiered on capital fm radio in the uk on 2 .\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\neditor - in - chief , business of fashion imran amed founded business of fashion as a blog written from the perspective of an industry outsider from his london sofa . it has since become a must - read for fashion\u2019s insiders as well for its news and analysis of emerging designers , brands , trends and technologies , and for amed\u2019s video interviews with the likes of karl lagerfeld and jefferson hack . with a background in management consultancy and an mba from harvard , amed takes a commercial as well as a creative interest in fashion . he is an associate lecturer at central st martin\u2019s college of art & design and in 2014 , launched recruitment arm bof careers .\nis the first of many events that make up the season ' s busy social calendar . from royal ascot to henley regatta , make sure to read our latest blog post to ensure you ' re wearing the right attire :\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 .\nbookstore owner who called 911 to defend steve bannon from abusive customer is former episcopal priest whose wife got 5 years for embezzling $ 2 . 2 million in church funds \u2013 and donald trump ' s sister was the judge who sentenced her !\nhold on , tightly , to your teacups - preferably royal doulton , adorned with hand - painted periwinkles . t his week , the bbc announced it\u2019s resurrecting keeping up appearances as part of next year\u2019s celebration of their most popular comedies . the pilot episode will feature not the stately - as - a - galleon , never - knowingly - underdressed , social - climbing hyacinth we love to fear , but our ( anti ) heroine as a daintily blushing 19 - year - old ."]}
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21 .\nlxm pro and team stx midfielder , kyle harrison , shoots 111 . 3 mph in a shooting clinic in las vegas , nevada . for more information on the lxm pro tour visit : urltoken subscribe to tln f . . .\nritz said the clinics were a chance for lxm pro to serve the lacrosse community .\nunboxing adrenaline : black card gear , lxm pro cascade r and more . . .\nwhit mccarthy shows us his maverik weapon of choice . follow whit and the rest of the lxmpro tour all season long on tln ! visit urltoken for more info on the lxm pro tour subscribe t . . .\ngame time : saturday jan 5tht 5 : 00 pm pacific time the lacrosse network brings you the seventh and last stop on the lxm pro tour . . . lxm pro - del mar team stx takes on team sole in a star studded m . . .\nlxm pro john christmas at the lxm pro event 619 ( coronado island ) backs down a screen shot for a goal . check out http / / : www . lxmpro . com for more info on the tour don ' t forget to : subscribe to tl . . .\nthis desire to give the west coast the opportunity to see top level lacrosse in person was why they started the lxm pro tour . tom garvey , a long pole who has been with the tour since the beginning , is very proud to be a part of the tour , and excited for where it is going .\nriding high after the biggest comeback in lxm pro history , team stx takes the 3 - 2 series lead to las vegas december 1st . team stx has the ability to capture the tour\u2019s crown before they head to del mar january 5th for the final stop on this years tour . for ticket information and up to date information on lxm pro please visit urltoken or urltoken .\nthe lacrosse network brings you the second stop on the lxm pro tour . . . lxm 619 team stx takas on team sole in a star studded match up featuring athletes such as kyle harrison , sam bradman , lewis ra . . .\nthe lacrosse network brings you the first stop on the lxm pro tour . . . lxm 949 team stx takas on team sole in a star studded match up featuring athletes such as mikey powell , kyle harrison , sam b . . .\n# 7 : kyle co - founded and joined the lxm pro tour in 2009 , taking his passion for lacrosse to the west , and helping to grow awareness and interest in the sport .\ngame time : sunday september 29th 1 : 30 pm pacific time the lacrosse network brings you the third stop on the lxm pro tour . . . lxm 206 seattle team stx takas on team sole in a star studded match up . . .\nas seen on sportscenter ! ! sportscenter top 10 number 3 play ! lxm pro eric krum with an amazing acrobatic goal in the lxm pro 801 event in utah . subscribe to tln for more great lacrosse content ! . . .\ngame time : sunday november 10th 5 : 00 pm pacific time the lacrosse network brings you the fifth stop on the lxm pro tour . . . lxm 602 arizona team stx takes on team sole in a star studded match up fe . . .\ngame time : sunday august 5th 3 : 30 pm pacific time the lacrosse network brings you the third stop on the lxm pro tour . . . lxm 206 seattle team stx takas on team sole in a star studded match up feat . . .\ngame time : sunday dec 1st 6 : 15 pm pacific time the lacrosse network brings you the sixh stop on the lxm pro tour . . . lxm 702 las vegas team stx takes on team sole in a star studded match up featuri . . .\nformer virginia lacrosse standout and current john christmas goes for the air gait in the lxm 619 event in coronado , ca check out http / / : www . lxmpro . com for more info on the lxm pro tour don ' t f . . .\nformer syracuse all - american attackman and current lxm pro mike powell has some fun at a shooting clinic at the lxm ats 801 event in utah . stay tuned for the lxm ats phoenix event live on tln novem . . .\non the tour , everything is centered on growing the game and giving back . every player on the tour is deeply passionate about the sport , and wants to see it continue to grow healthily . speaking with maxx davis of the tour , he acknowledged that this is what sets them apart from any other pro lacrosse league .\ntwo of the five founders of lxm pro are former radnor greats max and xander ritz , two brothers who helped monster energy defeat new balance , 10 - 9 , in the pro game .\nthe lacrosse network brings you the first stop on the lxm pro tour . . . lxm 949 team stx takas on team sole in a star studded match up featuring athletes such as mikey powell , kyle harrison , sam bradman , lewis ratcliff , john christmas , max ritz , sean lindsay and many more to find out more about the lxm pro tour check out urltoken and follow the tour all season long on tln ! don ' t forget to : subscribe to tln for more great lacrosse content ! like tln on facebook urltoken follow tln on twitter urltoken and check out : urltoken\nseveral thousand people \u2013 many of them teens and youth lacrosse players \u2013 soaked up the sun and the chance to hang with pro lacrosse players , enjoy the rapper wale and watch a pro lacrosse game in perfect weather today at the lxm pro 610 at radnor high .\ncheck out these lxm pro 410 under armour uniforms and cascade helmets , and other gear from the event ( love the crab ) .\ngame time : sunday november 10th 5 : 00 pm pacific time the lacrosse network brings you the fifth stop on the lxm pro tour . . . lxm 602 arizona team stx takes on team sole in a star studded match up featuring athletes such as kyle harrison , sam bradman , john christmas , max ritz , the bratton bros and many more to find out more about the lxm pro tour check out urltoken and follow the tour all season long on tln ! don ' t forget to : subscribe to tln for more great lacrosse content ! like tln on facebook urltoken follow tln on twitter urltoken and check out : urltoken\npractice through the eyes of lxmers andrew casmir and brendan porter as they get ready for their upcoming lxmpro tour 2012 ! check out urltoken for information on tour dates and info ! featur . . .\nin the early stages of a professional sport , it is common to see duopolistic competition . first it was the afl and nfl , then the aba and nba . now , we have major league lacrosse and the lxm pro tour . although it is the tour that provides an aba - esque flash , it is mll that has attempted to revolutionize the game with its 2 - point line . everyday i wish that tour players like kyle\u2026\nshamel bratton rips a corner shooting around at an lxm pro event subscribe to the lacrosse network for more great lacrosse content ! urltoken . . .\nlxm pro 410 rolled into towson university ' s johnny unitas stadium saturday evening for the group ' s second east coast matchup , serving as a followup to their philadelphia stop last year . here are some news and notes from tonight ' s 11 - 10 ot lxm pro team nitro win .\nlxm pro finished the evening with a post - under armour game performance by wale , the d . c . - based rapper who performed at the lxm pro event at radnor township last year . wale rocked the remaining ua kids through until about 11 p . m . on the night .\nfrom the lxm pro tour 619 on cornado island : kyle harrison lazer shot literally rips a hole through the back of the net ; one of his best of his six goals from the event . don ' t forget to : subscri . . .\nformer syracuse lacrosse all - american and current lxm pro mikey powell stresses the importance of practicing stick tricks to enhance hand - eye coordination at the lxm 949 event . don ' t forget to : s . . .\nformer syracuse all - american attackman and current lxm pro mike powell challenges the guys from park city lacrosse to a game of pig . stay tuned for the lxm ats phoenix event live on tln november 10 . . .\nicymi : lxm - mll deal means players in each league can play both . who are you most excited to see in an lxm jersey ? !\nlet\u2019s start with the basics . the mll has 8 teams ( two of them new in 2012 ) and the lxm pro tour has two teams . that makes a true comparison hard right there . in pro league years , the mll is like a 20 year old , ready to explore the world , and the lxm is 14 , and getting ready for high school . this isn\u2019t a knock on the lxm . did you go to high school ? you did ? almost everyone does , it\u2019s a stage .\nthe lxm pro tour has been getting mixed reviews both online , and in conversations i\u2019ve had with a number of people in the lacrosse world , but the fact is that the lxm is still quite young , and when you look at the progress they\u2019ve made , and lessons they\u2019ve learned , their growth and improvements are quite impressive . let\u2019s try to look at this fledgling pro lacrosse venture with a little perpsective , openness and honesty ! ! ! !\nsince its inception in 2009 , there are now 12 stops for the tour , going as far east as atlanta and florida .\nthis is the time of year when there is a lull in the professional lacrosse world . the mll has wrapped up and the nll preseason hasn\u2019t officially started . right about now is typically when the lxm pro tour has started up in the past to bring high level lacrosse to non - traditional areas around the country . we reached out to adrenaline , who is the force behind lxm to see what their\u2026\nbradman\u2019s seven goals are a new lxm record . if anybody\u2019s going to break that mark during this tour , stx and sole will meet for the first time in 2013 on january 5 - 6 in del mar , california .\nstarbucks has never spelled kyle harrison\u2019s ( @ kyleharrison18 ) name right , and each spelling is funnier than the last . his lxm pro tour teammate andrew casimir ( @ acasimir5 ) is often the punch line of k18\u2019s jokes , whether it is for being a knicks\u2019 fan or for trying to make it in the rap game .\nphoenix , az played host to the critical game five of the lxm pro tour . this marks the first time lxm visited phoenix . in front of an electric crowd at the reach 11 sports complex , team stx and team sole battled in classic lacrosse fashion . although both sides made huge runs , it was team stx who came storming back from a 9 - 1 deficit to secure a 16 - 10 victory .\nex - terp max ritz scores last - minute winner for stx in lxm . . .\nso i guess i shouldn\u2019t be surprised when people start comparing the lxm pro tour to major league lacrosse . both organizations pay their players , both have sponsors , both are pulling from a similar talent pool , and both play at least some of their games over the summer . both are also blessed with some serious d3 talent .\nwatch lxm pro live right here on the lacrosse network on saturday june 23rd at 4 : 30 pm pacific time featured athletes : mikey powell kyle harrison shamel bratton rhamel bratton lewis ratcliff . . .\nproduced by : jalbert productions & maverik films subscribe : urltoken new york , n . y . \u2014 former unc attackman and maverik athlete billy bitter made his lxm pro debut , contr . . .\naction shot of kyle harrison ( johns hopkins university ) . lxm\u2026 ( anna scipione / baltimore\u2026 )\nlxm 619 in coronado , ca is a wrap . the day of lacrosse started early with the coronado classic which featured over 80 teams across five age divisions and on seven fields throughout the island . saturday night concluded with an exciting lxm pro game where team stx took down team sole 17 - 14 .\nshamel and rhamel bratton starred for team nitro , in what i believe is their first official lxm pro event ( don ' t believe they played in the orange county contest ) . they each finished with one goal apiece . of note , rhamel bratton wore no . 33 instead of his traditional no . 3 , in expected difference of teammate chazz woodson , the lxm pro veteran who has dibs on the number .\nand that goes for just about everything the lxm and mll have to offer . rosters in the lxm are more flexible than they are in the mll , but that doesn\u2019t mean we see more turnover in the lxm . both lxm teams have more consistent and returning players than some mll teams from last year , and less than others , so it\u2019s an issue both leagues face , just differently .\n3 time all - american from the naval academy and current team stx captain / lxm pro matt russell had an unbelievable year with team stx . watch his best plays and saves from the 2012 season ! subscribe . . .\nwhat makes the lxm much more interesting to keep an eye on this year is their partnership with the mll . typically players have had to choose one or the other as they could not play in both leagues . this led to most top college players opting for the mll if they were ever given the chance . most is the key word there as a few years ago , peter baum sent shock waves through the mll world when he took his top draft pick in the mll and tewaaraton award off to the lxm pro tour instead . because of this typical movement of players , the lxm pro teams were regarded by many in the lacrosse world as second tier players who just couldn\u2019t make it in the mll .\nthe ritz brothers , brothers scott and craig hochstadt and kyle harrison are the co - founders of lxm pro . the tour launched in los angeles on nov . , 21 , 2009 and then hit austin , texas , on april 10 . the next events are slated for jacksonville ( oct . 17 ) , san diego [ jan . 8 ] and las vegas ( march 5 ) ,\nformer salisbury all - american and current team stx lxm pro sam bradman went off in 2012 with team stx ! watch his best goals and moments from the 2012 season ! make sure to follow sam on twitter @ br . . .\nthe sport of lacrosse is growing . two weeks ago , the lxm pro tour and the mll agreed upon a merger to allow players to play in both leagues . it also brought in a couple of new sponsors and companies to help grow the sport as well . with all the recent signings and mergers , it presents an interesting problem though . will players have to choose between the nll and mll before\u2026\ngoogle hangout with friends & watch the game , click the link : urltoken the lxmpro tour kicks off the 2013 season live from orange coast college in orange . . .\nminneapolis , mn \u2013 june 3 , 2014 \u2014 epoch lacrosse has officially signed on as a sponsor of team adrenaline lacrosse and the lxm pro tour . epoch will be providing team adrenaline\u2019s elite players with the most technologically advanced lacrosse equipment including its cutting edge carbon composite dragonfly shafts , game changing \u201cotter mesh\u201d and the company\u2019s much - anticipated \u201chawk\u201d head . \u201cepoch is approaching lacrosse in the same manner that we do at adrenaline . by actively looking\u2026\nbilly bitter makes it look easy ! google hangout with friends & watch the game , click the link : urltoken the lxmpro tour kicks off the 2013 season live f . . .\nlike , comment , subscribe ! kyle harrison ' s official youtube channel - former johns hopkins all - american and current team stx captain on lxmpro tour subscribe : urltoken . . .\n# lxmpro sam bradman low to high scores for stx google hangout with friends & watch the game , click the link : urltoken the lxmpro tour kicks off the 201 . . .\nafter several years in the sport ' s most established pro league , major league lacrosse , harrison joined some other entrepreneurial lacrosse players to forge their own path in southern california . they affiliated with adrenaline , a san diego - based apparel line and retail chain , to form lxm pro , a roving lacrosse festival that includes a youth tournament series , lacrosse camps and a professional game between two teams .\nthis is the time of year when there is a lull in the professional lacrosse world . the mll has wrapped up and the nll preseason hasn\u2019t officially started . right about now is typically when the lxm pro tour has started up in the past to bring high level lacrosse to non - traditional areas around the country . we reached out to adrenaline , who is the force behind lxm to see what their plans are . unfortunately nothing official is set , so we still will have to wait to have the many questions answered surrounding the newest version of lxm . the good news is they gave indication that there is still something in the works , so hopefully that news will come out soon .\nbut the lxm didn\u2019t just give up after the decals were pinched ! they must have gone to a hardware store and bought mailbox numbers to slap on the helmets in the place of the decals . did they look great ? no . but it shows that even in the face of adversity , the lxm is willing to be creative and think outside the box . and that really bodes well for the tour . sure , it\u2019s a pretty insignificant issue , but it shows that the lxm is paying attention to detail , and that gives me some majorly positive vibes .\nthe fall season opener will mark the debut of the new uniforms designed in collaboration by adrenaline and champion . lxm pro 801 is an event you do not want to miss ! be sure to buy your tickets today at urltoken or watch it live online on at urltoken .\nkyle harrison ( johns hopkins ) added a goal for team stx , which improved to 2 - 0 against maverik in this year\u2019s lxm pro tour series . former syracuse star tim desko finished with three goals for team stx , the final one a spectacular between - the - legs shot off a turnover in front of the maverik net with 2 : 30 left . former chesapeake bayhawk johnny christmas had three assists for maverik . the game was tied at 8 at halftime .\nthat\u2019s what the lxm tour is all about . it\u2019s not about who has the brightest gear , or who can do the coolest move . it\u2019s about enforcing the foundation that the sport was built on . it\u2019s about taking a player , no matter the level , and helping him get to the next level . the pro\u2019s that are on the tour are excellent sources . these players have played at the top colleges in the countries against the top players . they then turn around and take time with younger players to help them achieve the next level of lacrosse . it is now the young players turn to take the knowledge they were given , and make utah lacrosse better .\ndeveloping the concept for the tour and watching it come to life was so rewarding . we got to take lacrosse to a whole other part of the country and introduce so many people to the sport .\nthe lxm pro games are the athletic highlight of a traveling festival that includes youth tournaments and lacrosse camps . originally envisioned as glitzy events that paired lacrosse with live music \u2014 like the extreme - sports tours that served as the group ' s inspiration \u2014 the weekends have become more focused on the sport .\nin the end , what we really learned was that the lxm would see failure along with success , and that as they grew , the goal had to be to cut back on the failures and increase the successes . this is an obvious statement , but some pro leagues ( like the nll ) seem perfectly content to just keep on their current trajectory of mediocrity ( talking about the league here , not the players ) , so when a tour or league is willing to really look at themselves and make some changes , it gives me more hope . the lxm is definitely willing to do this , and all you need to do is consider their latest philadelphia event .\nthe lxmpro tour continues 2013 season live from del mar polo grounds in del mar , ca . like this video and subscribe to the lacrosse network for more great lacrosse content ! subscribe to tln for mo . . .\ni brought up vegas because it\u2019s going to be a very different event than philly . but it showcases a broader point ; that the lxm pro tour needs to focus on each and every event like it\u2019s their first . they need to work within the region to build support , and find unique ways to ingratiate their new idea into the hearts and souls of potential new fans . and if you look at the trajectory they\u2019ve been on , and the recent changes we saw in philly , it looks like that is just what they are doing .\nbrendan porter makes a great case for pro lacrosse . here ' s a player who had a solid but unheralded career at rutgers . on the pro field , however , with some years of growth behind him , his athleticism and wicked shot on the run stand out . one of those mid - major players that professional lacrosse thrives on .\nin lxm pro , harrison plays for team stx , named for the baltimore - based gear maker . the teams will play at least 13 times this year from san diego to philadelphia , up from eight in 2012 . the other team will be sponsored by another lacrosse manufacturer , but that deal hasn ' t been finalized .\nsam bradman of salisbury scored 99 points this year as a d3 midfielder , and finished his career with 304 total points . within 30 minutes of salisbury winning their second straight national title , it was announced that their star player would forego the mll , where he was drafted , and join the lxm pro instead . only a few days later it was announced that sam bradman had signed a 1 - year deal sponsorship deal with stx , his new contract employer and an lxm sponsor .\nthe lxm still faces challenges . they need to continually draw in good numbers and find a list of locations that definitely work . then they can continue to experiment in new locations every second or third event . excellent promotion goes hand in hand with site selection , and i dropped some ideas yesterday on how the lxm could benefit from an nba lockout , and one of those ideas centered on getting lxm games on local tv before the lxm plays an event in their region . this idea is doable even without an nba lockout , but i mention it again today because local outreach is going to be really important for these guys .\nfrom tonight ' s 410 matchup , lxm pro makes a case that the world could use high - paced , athletic lacrosse like the game represented tonight . since these teams don ' t practice much , both team ' s leaned on their athleticism to guide them . the physicality and speed team nitro and team blue showcased were exceptional .\nat the very least , i like the lxm to stick around for at least another couple years , and at a bare minimum i think we\u2019re talking 2 more tour seasons . it could go the way of the usfl at that point , although i seriously doubt it . there is real potential there in many ways , even if you don\u2019t see it . that brings us to the other option , where the lxm takes off on the west coast in a major way , and becomes a modern lacrosse fixture , much like the mll has done back east .\nmax ritz , who lives in los angeles , helped create lxm pro to spread the sport in non - traditional areas , mostly in the west and the southwest . his group decided to bring it to the east coast and philly was the perfect place \u2013 a budding lacrosse hotbed that can get forgotten behind the likes of baltimore and new york .\nthis latter result seems a little more likely if you\u2019ve been paying attention closely . stx has been a mainstay in the lxm , and more of their athletes are opting to play in the tour instead of the mll . those athletes that do opt for the mll seem a little more likely to be dropped as sponsored players , which can be rough i\u2019m sure , but makes sense from business , growth and marketing perspectives .\nthe lxm is still forming an identity , and still working out their partner relationships . they are trying new things , and going to back to old approaches that yielded solid results . the oc event was the only stand alone lxm game scheduled , and the fans still came to watch in the thousands . it kind of looked like the long island lizards game i took in last friday . the lxm is making progress , and if they can continue to find an identity , improve and stay consistent , i think they have a solid future .\nthe high scoring pro event saw 15 different players cash in goals , including game mvp kyle harrison banging home 6 goals and 1 assist to bring home the mvp sole bike ( yes , a bike ) .\ntoday major league lacrosse named the lxm pro players who will be on mll rosters in 2014 . the new partnership between the only professional field lacrosse leagues in north american allows players to play in both leagues . the two most interesting notes are that no goalies were signed , and billy bitter was not picked up by a team . boston the cannons theme this entire off season has been upgrading their\u2026\nmajor league lacrosse and lxm pro have a strained relationship . the two compete for talent , sponsorship dollars and to be seen as the vehicle that can push lacrosse into the mainstream . their rivalry has become something of a proxy fight between gear manufacturers trying to reach the rapidly growing youth market for lacrosse , which the sporting goods manufacturers association said is the fastest - growing team sport in the united states .\nthe quick deal with the lxm and stx alone make for interesting topics of conversation given sam bradman\u2019s d3 roots , and if the mll can draft players before they even graduate , this should not be a problem . as to the stx sponsorship , if you choose to go with the lxm , stx is an obvious choice , and vice versa , but we\u2019ll get to that later .\nwith the lxm , manufacturers like stx , easton , reebok and others all have access to game footage of their guys wearing their stuff . guys can wear their line of gear , and it provides a strong \u201cin\u201d with an exploding lacrosse scene outside of the traditional areas , namely the west coast . via the lxm , manufacturers are tapping into the next huge lacrosse markets early . honestly , it\u2019s brilliant , it\u2019s subtle , and it is why , at least in my opinion , the lxm will carry on for years . the investment towards future returns is simply worth it .\ni was quite impressed with the intensity and physicality of the game . fans were treated to several big hits , flashy takeaway checks , and ripped corners . here is an unofficial scoring recap from lxm 619 :\nharrison ' s affiliation with stx dates back to his turning pro , when he immediately signed an endorsement deal with the baltimore - based gear maker . but harrison was unable to use stx equipment when he played in major league lacrosse .\n\u201cwhen it first started , lxm was a combination between lacrosse and music . there was always a concert involved . now we are at the level where we are doing it around youth tournaments , \u201d garvey said .\npro lacrosse player billy bitter does a little cliff diving in stowe , vt . join urltoken today : http : / / urltoken / join subscribe to las for more great lacrosse content ! http : / / www . yout . . .\nmaybe lxm is owned by steinfeld as well . makes sense since they discontinued the la riptide and san francisco dragons in 2008 . lxm was started in 2009 . it would be a genius marketing move by steinfeld , who had already built a billion dollar empire through his fitness brand . mll expansion into the west coast was too risky after the recession , so then try a different more loose angle that has a much lower overhead . in 10 years you ' ll have a merger much like the afl / nfl merger in 1966 . if steinfeld doesn ' t own it , then whatever . lxm is great for the growth of lacrosse out west .\nthis entry was posted on saturday , august 28th , 2010 at 8 : 10 pm and is filed under boy ' s / men ' s , pro . you can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2 . 0 feed .\nbut none of those things happened , and somehow , it\u2019s now sam bradman\u2019s time to shine . i think he\u2019ll be able to do so nicely in the lxm for at least the near future , if he so chooses .\nthat also makes comparisons difficult as the mll is trying to breed local , consistent fans . same mll place , same mll time . fans for life . it\u2019s the consistency approach . the lxm , on the other hand , is partnering with tournaments and events to help draw in crowds , but really , they\u2019re bringing the show to the people , and trying to create fans of the lxm brand . two totally different approaches , and i don\u2019t know that you can say one is \u201cbetter\u201d than the other .\nthese guys aren\u2019t your prima donna , hot shot super stars . these are the kind of guys who will take players one - on - one and instruct them personally . and they will repeat until you understand it . and you can tell they love doing it . watching andrew casimir instruct young long pole players , it was evident that doing the tour is what he loves doing .\nand they\u2019re going to need to be creative here . when the lxm travels to vegas , they can\u2019t craft uniforms to play off of local pro sports teams , because there aren\u2019t any pro sports teams there . they could go with one unlv themed team and one minor league baseball or hockey team , but that\u2019s not really what vegas is all about . vegas is about gambling . so i\u2019m kind of hoping that a casino will be the name sake sponsor of each team , and that people who are staying in either of these two hotels / casinos get free tickets to the game . casinos get promoted , the lax teams get names and color schemes , and hopefully some new fans are drawn in . or the casinos could give tickets to all of their employees , and not patrons , and those off could go see the game for free .\nlike i said , the two are at very different stages , and the stages where they play their games exemplify this . mll teams have a home field , whereas lxm teams are either east or west , and the home team depends on where the game is played .\n\u201cthey were so excited about the game . utah was my favorite stop on the tour for that reason . the crowd was amazing , everyone was supporting the event , and we ended up on sports center . you couldn\u2019t script it any better than that . being able to want to give back , it\u2019s not like you are forced to do it , if you want to do it you can . \u201d\n, is that almost every single one of the questions asked above ( except the concern about two leagues ) was asked of the mll when it started . and they\u2019re still here . yes , they definitely made some major changes , and had their own ups and downs , but the mll is still around , and it doesn\u2019t look like it\u2019s going away . so what does the future hold for the lxm , can the lxm exist for a sustained period of time , and are they making the right adjustments to see sustainable long - term success ?\nthe lxm\u2019s first ever event out in orange county was really a huge success . they pulled in some high quality players , got two sets of pretty good uniforms , custom helmets , ha some minor celebs in attendance , and had a pretty rocking after - party / concert . the stands were packed and it felt like pro outdoor lacrosse was back in cali . the event really went off extremely well , which was good , but it also set a very high standard , and not every event after lived up to that level . after a small grace period though , people then began to blast the lxm for a perceived drop in quality , and the jacksonville event did nothing to help this perception . of course others acted like it was a total success . but because it was still so early\u2026 the rushed judgments were a tad unfair on both sides .\nwhatever happens with lxm this year , it is good for lacrosse as a whole if it returns . hopefully it can still help expose more people across the country to the game being played at an elite level . we will be sure to add updates when more information becomes available .\nand the lxm provides this outlet quite nicely . it\u2019s flexible , with some guys playing all the time , and others only coming out for a game or two . there are no serious coaches screaming at you or busting you over a fancy missed behind the back . the only people that matter are one\u2019s teammates and the people in the stands , and while both teams want to win , the real goal is to have fun and put a great product on the field . it\u2019s an interesting balance between pro and exhibition , and at this point in lacrosse\u2019s growth and development , it seems very appropriate .\nthis week\u2019s comparison has nothing to do with playing styles or ability \u2013 we\u2019re stepping off the field for a social media comparison . denver outlaws attackman matt gibson ( @ itsmattgibson ) is the funniest lacrosse player on twitter . next to los angeles lakers point guard kendall marshall ( @ kbutter5 ) he\u2019s the funniest pro athlete on twitter .\nsome will point to sam bradman joining the lxm as a sign that he might not want any of that . those people usually view the lxm as a sideshow , but to me , it\u2019s just a different approach to things , and still in its fledgling stages . it might not go anywhere ( of course many people also said that about the mll ) , but only time will tell . for now , it\u2019s kind of like steve young opting to play in the usfl , except we don\u2019t know how this one will turn out . and either way , young still became a huge super star .\nsam bradman ( 7g , 1a ) earned mvp honors at last weekend\u2019s lxm 702 event in las vegas , leading team stx to a 22 - 20 victory over team sole . connor predicted that stx would win by 3 , which was close , but his 15 - 12 scoreline got surpassed pretty quickly .\ni don\u2019t know that bradman will be lacrosse\u2019s steve young , but i certainly think he has the potential . without a huge d1 name to overshadow him this summer , bradman could truly make a name for himself , and perhaps even do the same for the lxm and stx , all at the same time .\neventually the rule was changed to disallow a dive where a player landed in the crease for the sake of goalie protection . you could still dive through the crease as long as didn\u2019t land in it , but the rule change effectively killed the dive shot . it still exists in the pro leagues , and in most box lacrosse versions of the game .\ni\u2019ll be following his progress closely , because right now , for me , sam bradman is the most interesting man in lacrosse . i predicted that an a - list celebrity would buy a pro lacrosse franchise , but missed a couple others calls , although i did nail salisbury going undefeated and winning their second nc . will my bradman prediction work out as well ?\nthe other positive thing to take away from lxm philly was that mike powell came out to play . the obvious portion of this positivity is that people love watching mike powell play , and the lxm gave them this opportunity . but the less obvious positive aspect is that it gave mike powell a place to play , and he loves to play lacrosse . before you say , \u201cbut mikey could play in the mll if he wanted to\u201d , let me just say this\u2026 i don\u2019t think he wants to . his video interview with european lacrosse magazine made this pretty clear . he\u2019s looking for something different , and less structured than the mll , and the interesting thing here is that i don\u2019t think he\u2019s alone ! ! !\nthe mll has found an identity already , which makes sense as they\u2019ve been around for over a decade now and running pretty smoothly . the league has found some pretty solid ownership groups , and most seem to be in it for the long haul . the sponsorship money keeps the league afloat ( like it does for many pro leagues ) and the fans seem to be increasing both in number and loyalty .\nboth organizations have something to offer us , as well as major obstacles to overcome . both are also still quite young . there was a time , only recently , when i remember my friends used to dream of a pro lacrosse league . well , now we have two of them , and i\u2019d recommend checking at least one out , especially if it\u2019s close by , to everyone . it\u2019s much better than just sitting back and waxing sophomoric .\ntoday\u2019s event featured an hour of clinics run by the lxm pros , who drilled 200 boys on the finer techniques of dodging , shooting , defense , face - offs and groundballs . the crowd was then treated to a live performance by fortune family , some dj music and the feature musical entertainment from the popular d . c . rapper , wale . there also was a huge vendor village and plenty of refreshments .\nthere is little to no doubt that sam bradman could have made it in major league lacrosse . there are a number of salisbury players in the league right now , and bradman is definitely on their level . unlike the brattons , college stars who also went to the lxm directly over mll straight out of school , he isn\u2019t dealing with off the field issues in any way , so for many , his decision seems puzzling .\nthey wanted to build their careers away from a league they felt was too restrictive . major league lacrosse began as a collaboration between jake steinfeld of body by jake fame and dave morrow , who founded warrior lacrosse , a michigan - based gear maker . the league ' s teams have been used to exclusively market warrior ' s gear . in other pro sports , apparel and equipment makers pay a rights fee to be included in the pool of brands players are allowed to use .\nmore people than ever have the opportunity to see paid , post - collegiate lacrosse players play great lacrosse , and yet somehow , as a community , we seem to be searching for a way to tear one down or pick a side . why ? between the lxm and the mll , there are only about 200 pros\u2026 do we really want less ? are we already at the stage where the two leagues are competing with each other for fans ? are we that desperate ?\ni\u2019ll start off by saying this ; not many d3 players get signed on as sponsored athletes . even more d3 players don\u2019t have two pro leagues vying for their time . now if peter baum were a senior and colgate had made it further , even to the final four , we might not be having this conversation . if duke had won it all , cj costabile would undoubtedly be the subject of more attention . heck , if mike sawyer had scored the way eric lusby did , people might not be talking about bradman at all .\nsam bradman comes from an \u201cexotic\u201d but well - known smaller school , and he plays with a certain style that is sure to electrify crowds . he\u2019s well known in new york ( he\u2019s from canton , ny ) and maryland . you can see the box game in his play , and his toughness is unquestionable . bradman regularly takes his opponents\u2019 best shots and keeps on trucking . he is quick , smart , conditioned , and has a great stick . he\u2019s perfect for pro lacrosse , and mll fans would eat him up because of his smaller size , and ability to play big .\nthe mll will continue to get more serious . more teams will be added to the league , teams will practice together more , the season will be lengthened , and eventually player salaries will start to climb back up . but in the meantime , the mll will have to ask its players to give more in the meantime . and there are guys out there who want to give , but just not in the way the mll has envisioned , and that\u2019s actually a good thing ! it means the best players in the world will continue to have more opportunities to play , and not less . it means that more people will be able to go and watch a pro game , and not less . these are both great opportunities for the future of our sport .\nthe big takeaway here is that the lxm is actively looking for ways to get hometown sports fans more engaged in their offering . they started this trend by bringing local players on to the teams whenever they went to a new city or area , but the uniform design and helmet decal ideas are another step in this direction . i don\u2019t personally think the old school look was , well , old school enough , and i\u2019m not sure the decals were totally spot on , but the effort and direction were definitely there , and this means good things for the future . they\u2019ve formulated an approach and are now tweaking their message . i approve . if they go back to philly next time with powder blue uniforms with white and maroon trim , i\u2019ll be sold . i would also accept one team wearing steelers colors and the other wearing eagles colors .\nthe teams were still called stx and cascade , which makes sense , but their uniforms were clear plays to the local sports fan populace . team stx rocked the old school philadelphia eagles inspired uniforms , and team cascade wore maroon and white phillies inspired gear . they even went so far as to have custom helmet decals made , but unfortunately those were stolen , and never saw the light of the field . seriously . if you see someone with those decals ( below ) on their helmets , you know they were stolen . messed up .\nguys like kyle harrison , brett hughes , shamel bratton , sean morris and alex hewit could all play in the mll today if they wanted to . but it seems like their focus is no longer 100 % on being a player in a league , it is now just on playing the game , and the former is what the mll seems to ask of their guys . it\u2019s more than fair of the mll to ask these guys to dedicate themselves to an extreme level because they are trying to build something big , and serious . but it\u2019s also more than fair for great lacrosse players to want to do something a little bit different . in mikey\u2019s interview above , he makes this point a couple of ways and in interesting fashion .\nconnor is the publisher of lacrosseallstars . com . he lives in brooklyn with his better half , continues to play and coach both box and field lacrosse in nyc as much as possible , and covers the great game that is lacrosse full - time . he spends his spare time stringing sticks and watching futurama .\nlacrosse all stars is a brand and distributed media platform connecting the worldwide lacrosse community with authentic storytelling , news coverage , reviews , broadcasts and original videos created by players , for players . we ' re on a mission to grow the game\u00ae on a global scale and inspire the next generation of passionate lacrosse players ."]}
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rebellion ixxi , the annoying . jpg | infinity wars wiki | fandom powered by wikia\nixxi meets the elected officials from 14 to 16 april 2015 at the parc floral de paris .\nr . maar oefening baart . . . ixxi . zie foto ' s van het resultaat hieronder .\na subsidiary of the ratp group , ixxi offers you its expertise in passenger information and ticketing services . ixxi proposes and operates seamless solutions using its own components , which are easily adaptable to different user environments .\nprices and shipment ixxi is available from \u20ac 24 , 50 ( 40 x 60 cm / 6 cards ) . the price of your ixxi is instantly shown in the first step of the design tool . shipment starts at \u20ac 3 , 95 and your ixxi will be home delivered within 3 - 5 working days !\nixxi was created in february 2010 with the aim of delivering innovative solutions for improving the fluidity of travel . ixxi offers consulting / general contracting support and project management services in ticketing , passenger information , other mobility support services and information systems for transfer hubs . ixxi can also operate services on behalf of its customers .\neen beste klus omdat het plafond 3 m hoog is , en bovenkant ixxi op 2 , 70 kwam .\ninstruction video on how to assemble your ixxi reproduction . this unique wall decoration is available online at : urltoken\nmaterial ixxi is printed on high - 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alpes ( ixxi . fr ) . the ixxi \u201ccomplex system institute\u201d has already a practice of interdisciplinary collaboration in the modeling of complex systems since it hosts several research fields , currently mathematics , computer sciences , biology and physics .\nwith ixxi , you can easily create your own personal wall decoration in any size you want . a fresh , in . . .\ncnrs , ixxi - ens lyon - pablo . jensen @ urltoken / http : / / perso . urltoken / pablo . jensen /\ncnrs , ixxi - ens lyon - pierre . borgnat @ urltoken / http : / / perso . urltoken / pierre . borgnat /\nas part of this project , ratp dev told ixxi to be responsible for integrating transport systems with the installation of ticketing systems , operating and passenger information . ixxi also assume the role of ticketing operator on behalf of the operating company public transport company ( ptc ) .\nsimply attach your ixxi to the wall with supplied hanging strips and adhesive strips , without nails . cards can be easily replaced or supplemented !\nixxi ' s revenue is the third highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 52 . 3m .\nixxi staff were brought on board either via ratp , the parent company , or via other transport operators and industrial companies . this unique blend of professional experience , coupled with a proven methodology , allows ixxi to be more responsive and to make smart answers tailored to your needs .\nafgelopen week een ixxi besteld en per ongeluk helemaal betaald terwijl we een cadeaubon hadden . mail gestuurd en binnen een dag hebben we het geld teruggesto\nthe paris ticketing system department is responsible for the contract between ratp and ixxi and for overseeing the operation , security and development of the system .\nget creative and customize your ixxi . use borders , filters or add some text . as a finishing touch you can choose the colour of your tools .\npoosje geleden mn nieuwe ixxi binnen gekregen . altijd een klusje om alle stukken aam elkaar te klikken . maar in principe kwestie van op zn kop leggen en cijfertjes\nthe r & d and innovation department is responsible for technological intelligence , for overseeing and implementing ixxi ' s innovation programme and for all standard - setting activities .\na company benefiting from the expertise and experience of the ratp group , ixxi is a dependable partner with pertinent , proven references that provides innovative solutions designed for you .\nyes you can ! go to products > refill because that\u2019s where you can order separate cards , which can be used to replace existing cards or to expand your ixxi . do you want to expand your ixxi ? then you may need extra strip , tesa powerstrips and connecting pieces . these can be found on the website at tools .\nixxi is a fresh , innovative way to display works of art in any room . the dutch - designed system , made up of individual squares and connectors , is supplied in a compact box with assembly tools . the possibilities are endless with ixxi - hang on the wall or use as a room divider by sliding onto a standard curtain rail .\nthe sales and marketing department is responsible for overseeing and coordinating customer relations , for developing commercial offers and pre - sale campaigns , and for defining ixxi ' s product catalogue .\nixxi lance la semaine de l\u2019 # innovation . a partir de demain , d\u00e9couvrez chaque jour le portrait d\u2019un collaborateur porteur d\u2019id\u00e9e dans le cadre de notre programme d\u2019innovation participative # lasemainedelinnovation urltoken\ndat in de kast stof staat te vangen hangt de onze aan de muur in de vorm van een ixxi . elke dag genieten we zo nog een beetje van die dag en bij elke verjaard\nok nog een top . wij hebben 2 ixxi ' s in huis . boven ons bed hangen onze kinderen als baby in kleur en beneden hangen diverse foto ' s in het zwart - wit .\nget creative and turn your whole world into cool wall decoration . we would love to get inspired , so show us : what is your world ? \u2022 share a picture of your ixxi with us by using\nthe online module lets you upload your own photographs , you decide the size and the shape of your ixxi and you can also add a variety of features . for example , you may add frames , text and color filters .\ncreated in collaboration with various brands , designers and museums . from modern design to classic illustrations , and with these images you can also decide on the shape and size . at ixxi , you will always create your own wall decoration !\nwith ixxi you can easily create your own personal wall decoration in any size you want . this high - 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 - et - vilaine , essonne or strasbourg .\nmade in the netherlands , ixxi cards are 0 . 33 mm thick and are made of the high - quality synthetic material synaps , produced by agfa . synaps is waterproof , doesn\u2019t tear and is uv resistant . the cards can be cleaned by using a damp soft cloth .\nixxi offers a unique collection in collaboration with prominent brands , talented designers , photo agencies and prominent museums such as disney , national gallery london , getty images , mai , miffy , studio boot and museo nacional del prado . that\u2019s how design becomes accessible to a large audience . there\u2019s a search bar at the top of each collection to find your favorite ixxi , it allows you to find collections such as , for example , van gogh museum or star wars . you can also use it to search for a pattern or animal such as flower or flamingo , handy isn\u2019t it ?\nthe top 10 competitors in ixxi ' s competitive set are lam research , prc , applied materials , prozyme , tokyo electron , gehraa , crackerjack productions , kla - 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 - linear physics , time - series analysis , physiology and neurosciences ) is a powerful multipurpose approach for studying non - stationary variables , employing the fundamental property of recurrence in dynamical systems . the presence of recurrences is crucial in economic history but too rare are the attempts in the literature to apply the relevant methodological tools of recurrence plots ( rp ) and recurrence quantification analysis ( rqa ) to historical time series . hopefully , cac would like to start filling this gap . additional relevant research axes are of special interest for cac :\nquantifying financial / economic complexity , uncertainty : measures of criticality , power - law , random matrix theory , information theory , econophysics , rescale - range analysis , out - of - equilibrium dynamics , agents\u2019 heterogeneity , nonlinear trading rules , knightian uncertainty .\nnonlinear techniques , causality , contagion : copulas , granger causality , direct causality , neglected nonlinearity methods , transfer entropy , dynamic correlation , univariate and cross - 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", "topic": 30}], "title": "todd mcmullen", "paragraphs": ["walking out was shot by todd mcmullen in challenging locations in montana\u2019s absoraka mountains .\ntodd joined moore colson in 1993 after working as a business assurance manager with coopers & lybrand ( pricewaterhousecoopers ) . todd has conducted numerous seminars related to strategic and succession planning and business development topics .\ndon ' t miss your shot how making friends with trash cans and other objects can improve your career . in a conversation with highly respected cinematographer todd mcmullen ( casino , the green mile ) , he talks about how to break into hollywood , and what it takes to be successful once you get there . feature , business todd mcmullen\ntodd mcmullen is a partner , a member of the firm\u2019s executive committee and advises the firm on strategic initiatives . by working closely with business owners and top management , todd is able to develop successful strategic plans and create business solutions that help companies grow their businesses and develop the management systems needed to enhance their bottom line .\ncinematographer todd mcmullen : i had known alex smith for many years through his wife dana , who was an actress on friday night lights , which i shot for 5 years . we had talked about working together but our schedules were always out of sync .\n\u201ci think i\u2019m getting better food at the parties , \u201d mcmullen laughed . \u201cit\u2019s been wonderful . \u201d\nmore than just a travelogue , todd mcmullen\u2019s walking out cinematography helps keep the audience engaged . carefully choreographed fluidity , as great cinematography often does , helped define the relationships between the characters . mcmullen wanted to capture the beauty of the rugged environment but , at the same time , wanted to keep his cinematography moving and flowing . he needed to keep the film visually interesting with complicated flows and continuity of shots .\nonly one more episode till the big 100 , but we & apos ; re not letting up on bringing you a great new show packed with lots of content ! not only do we have a run down of our pick of the pilots from the us , but also a great interview with cinematographer todd mcmullen .\na previous sundance - goer , mcmullen finally gets to experience attending the festival with a film in competition . the biggest difference ?\ncinematographer todd mcmullen : yes , good questions . i believe my agent was contacted by ruben fleisher , who was directing the first two episodes and he thought my look might be appropriate for the style of writing of santa clarita diet . i resonated with the writing was definitely interested in changing palettes and shooting something with a little lighter subject material .\ndirected by twin brothers alex and andrew smith , walking out takes a short story by david quammen and elevates the father - son battle of the elements into a treatise on parent - child relationships and adulthood . the film stars matt bomer and josh wiggins as father and son , and early reviews praised the engaging acting , tight script , and \u2013 thanks to todd mcmullen \u2013 stunning cinematography .\ntodd also worked as cinematographer for walking out , starring matt bomer and josh wiggins , which premiered at sundance . this tells the story of a father and son struggling to connect as they have a brutal encounter in the wilderness that changes everything .\nin their own ways , both projects provided unique and exciting challenges for mcmullen\u2019s camera work . here\u2019s hoping next year\u2019s awards season bears fruit for his accomplished work .\nauthor ( s ) : mc ewan a , wieler m , makis w , mcmullen t , morrish d , macleod s , schrader l , sawyer m . i\nauthor ( s ) : volodko n , salla m , zare a , abulghasem el - a , vincent k , benesch mg , mcmullen tp , bathe of , postovit l , baksh s .\nauthor ( s ) : baker s , zenke j , mcmullen t , morad a , chao m , williams d , capelle l , severin d , morrish d , mcewan a , ghosh s .\nauthor ( s ) : bekele rt , venkatraman g , liu rz , tang x , mi s , benesch mg , mackey jr , godbout r , curtis jm , mcmullen tp , brindley dn .\ncinematographer todd mcmullen : we captured the film on the arri alexa xt and panavision glass . our staples were the g series anamorphics . the 25mm was the go - to lens with 40mm riding shotgun . i also used the 3 : 1 and 11 : 1 zoom on the b camera . for the flashbacks i thought it would be a cool subtle visual change to shoot with spherical lenses , framing for 2 : 39 , so i used pv vintage primes , an old 70\u2019s 20 - 100mm cooke and a panavision 11 : 1 zoom .\npark city in january often tips toward the punishing side for those hailing from sun - drenched southern california . with temps regularly in the low 30s and snow measured by the foot , patrons of the sundance film festival often battle the elements traversing from screening to screening . cinematographer todd mcmullen , on the other hand , isn\u2019t a stranger to these conditions . despite residing in austin , texas , his stint last year filming the new thriller walking out , which premiered last week at sundance , found him filming in the most isolated regions of montana .\ncinematographer todd mcmullen : it\u2019s interesting because i feel that differences in the two formats are somewhat subtle . speaking in terms of physical production and on the ground shooting schedules they both have the same challenges . time , money and resources . in the case of walking out , we actually had very few hours of daylight to shoot in . the winter months are short and the locations we shot in condensed that time even more . as far as style and look , i tried to keep the look appropriate to the emotions and time of day of the scene .\nas for lighting , spontaneity and flexibility require that mcmullen\u2019s lighting be simple and natural , with sources through windows and practical light sources . that helps keep the set free of lighting stands and other clutter , which results in greater freedom .\ntodd has worked as the cinematographer for a wide range for shows , including sky atlantic & apos ; s the leftovers , aaron sorkin & apos ; s brilliant the newsroom , the us version of prime suspect , and friday night lights . his latest tv project was as director of photography for netflix\u2019s horror / comedy santa clarita diet , starring drew barrymore and timothy olyphant .\n\u201cwe really wanted to avoid using the usual sepia tones and scratches on the images to give it that old - time look , \u201d mcmullen said . \u201cfilming it the way we did gives another depth to the story that i\u2019m really very proud of . \u201d\ntodd serves clients ranging in size from start - ups to fortune 500 companies in various industries including manufacturing , distribution , retail ( primarily convenience stores ) , high tech / software , healthcare ( primarily physician practices ) , lending and service ( primarily staffing ) . he has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions , business and management assessments , cash flow forecasting and profitability enhancement , as well as strategic and succession planning and turnaround management .\nfilming for netflix mandated 4k delivery , so mcmullen needed to change cameras to the sony f55 with panavision glass . the result provided a brighter , more vibrant image than his typical output . camera and tonal differences aside , the experience of working on netflix\u2019s comedy series didn\u2019t provide dramatic differences from his time on walking out .\nthe smith brothers\u2019 screenplay also offered varied shooting conditions including night shots and flashback sequences . even considering the isolated filming locations , the night shoots offered mcmullen an additional exciting challenge . he relied on as much natural lighting as possible , including appropriate campfire scenes and candlelight . some interior cabin sequences also provided great opportunities with limited amounts of electricity .\nlighting is run through a complex dimmer system that allows mcmullen to signal to the audience that mcavoy is on the air . he says that the sensitivity of the arri alexa camera allows him to think differently about light . for example , the many prop monitors displaying video around the newsroom set throw a surprising amount of light that is sometimes useful .\n\u201cit a nutshell , it\u2019s this really epic story with very intimate performances . i\u2019d known alex [ smith ] \u2026 and he\u2019d approached with \u2018walking out , \u2019 sent me the script , and i\u2019d read it , \u201d mcmullen said . \u201cthere were a lot of things in it that i\u2019d experienced too , especially with hunting with my father , that resonated with me . \u201d\nthe story kept all members of the crew tightly connected to the project despite working in harsh terrain . mcmullen\u2019s challenges extended beyond his personal comfort . he ensured the cameras themselves received proper treatment against the frigid conditions . avoiding drastic temperature changes and relying on special oils kept the lenses from locking up and the camera equipment in good working order for the limited shooting time available .\n\u201cwell , i\u2019d never thought about doing a half - hour dark comedy , \u201d mcmullen laughed . \u201ci got the scripts and liked them immediately . it was great writing , and i thought we could do some fun stuff with it . i said \u2018yes\u2019 because i wanted to do something that was a little lighter , a little less intense . it was good timing for me . \u201d\nshot almost entirely on practical locations , the camera package is provided by panavision . it includes panavised arri alexas shooting to sxs cards , and angenieux optimo zoom lenses , including a 15 - 40 mm , a 28 - 76 mm and a 45 - 120 mm , as well as some panavision pvintage\u00ae primes . most of the time , mcmullen uses two cameras , sometimes three or more .\nthe flashback sequences , however , give reviewers and festival goers additional dazzling imagery . to tell the backstory of bomer\u2019s cal and his father ( bill pullman ) , mcmullen kept his anamorphic frames and overlaid circle lenses to provide unique depths of feel and lush flavors . in post - production work , the smith brothers accentuated the images with a deep saturation of color to great truly breathtaking footage .\n\u201ci didn\u2019t find much difference between time , money and resources between santa clarita diet and walking out , \u201d mcmullen explained . \u201ceven though it was a feature length on walking out , we had shorter days because of daylight . we only had nine hours most of the time . it depends on the feature , but , this time , we really didn\u2019t get as much time to film . \u201d\nin the quest for creative visual storytelling under the budget and schedule constraints of episodic television , panavision is an ally , says mcmullen . \u201cpanavision has been really stepping up . we are all getting economically squeezed , but we\u2019re still getting good equipment and the tools we need to make these shows . we\u2019re all in the same boat . panavision is a great company that has supported me throughout my career . \u201d\n\u201cwe started the shoot in livingston , montana , \u201d mcmullen said , \u201cbut we ended up shooting in the mountains outside of bozeman , right in the dead of winter . i know the elements , and i was fortunate enough to shoot the first season of the leftovers in upstate new york in the dead of winter . that place was also extremely rugged . so , i have some experience working in these conditions . \u201d\nin addition to lighting , mcmullen relies on the lenses to help creat the look . \u201ci really like the optimos . they\u2019re not too crisp , and they work really well in that format . we don\u2019t do a lot of zooming , but we do adjust the frame a bit to make things work . we don\u2019t have to stop and put on a different prime lens each time , and that\u2019s important in terms of efficiency . \u201d\n\u201ci love when you can go from the widest , most beautifully epic panoramic shot and then hard cut into this crazy close - up on your characters , \u201d mcmullen commented . \u201ci think that\u2019s visually intense and keeps you alive in the story . we would do a lot of those where it made sense . you\u2019re out in this big wide - open space and then jump to this character\u2019s head , and that worked well . \u201d\nwhether he\u2019s shooting on practical locations in the hudson valley in central new york state , or in downtown manhattan , mcmullen values simplicity and efficiency . \u201cworking in new york comes with its own hassles , \u201d he adds . \u201cjust getting across town is a chore that can take forever . that\u2019s another reason why keeping it simple works for this show . we don\u2019t use a lot of cranes , hotheads or specialized toys . we very rarely use dollies . \u201d\n\u201cwe try not to get lost in the details , \u201d says mcmullen . \u201cwe try to use the camera as though it\u2019s another character in the scene , and we see how the scene develops as opposed to choreographing it with specific marks for the camera or the actors . the camera operator is helping to tell the story as he\u2019s watching the scene unfold . and of course , since the subject matter is a bit darker , so is the mood . \u201d\n\u201cwhat\u2019s wonderful about this style is that you\u2019re given the opportunity to give up some of the preciousness , \u201d mcmullen notes . \u201cyou might not always have perfect light or a perfect frame , but it creates immediacy with the acting . the director is not waiting around all day for lighting , which helps build momentum . you get in there and do it . my goal is to give the actors and the director enough time , so that they\u2019re not rushing to get the scene .\n\u201cthe way the camera picks up into the shadows is really something else , \u201d he says . \u201cit becomes more about controlling and shaping the light . if i\u2019ve learned anything with this camera , i\u2019ve learned how to control the light\u2014how much less light i need , and how much further i can push . the alexa is definitely the most natural , film - like digital camera . it\u2019s great for television production . \u201d the alexas record apple prores 4444 to internal sxs cards . three backup copies are made and a shuttle drive is sent to encore for post work . mcmullen uses a standard arri film lut for the images he sees on set .\nworking through this past winter , one of the harshest in memory , affected the production in many ways . \u201cin daytime scenes , you have so much ambient light coming at you from the snow , \u201d mcmullen explains . \u201cit\u2019s bright everywhere , and it creates a challenge because it\u2019s out of your control . we\u2019re not a show that would lock off a frame and put nds in the camera . still , it was fun to work in those conditions and see what kind of images we could get . some of the tones we got were eerie and interesting . at night , we could shoot the scene using the snow to get an interesting glow . i could use balloons or something small high up and out of the way , and the light would bounce around everywhere . so in spite of the unexpected control problems , the snow sometimes rewarded us with interesting illumination . \u201d\n65 mm reborn . the largest cinema sensor in the world , only from arri rental .\nthe largest matched range of modern cine primes and zooms , as well as top quality filters .\ntungsten , daylight and led kits fully equipped with all vital accessories backed in robust and reliable cases .\nour style of shooting is one of the main advantages of using the alexa . it is a camera that can embrace the element of surprise and roll with the punches .\nthe last test i was hoping to have success on was wireless video transmission . because of the way we move the camera and the way we move in general , one of the single most important factors in a successful camera set up to me is freedom . we tested the wevi wireless system and the modulus system . since we were treating this like a film shoot it was not important to have a hd signal . it was just important to have a solid image . the modulus was the most stable system and that is what we used .\nan : overall , how was your experience with alexa ? tm : my basic requirements for digital production are about ease of use , a familiar workflow and a pleasing natural image . i am not concerned with how many k\u0092s a camera has and how many attachments you can put on it . i am simply looking for a film camera with realistic digital capture technology . the alexa is the digital camera that is performing like a film camera . the images it captures and produces look less electronic and more natural and organic to my eye . the depth and dimension it produces without an extensive post workflow are the most \u0093filmic\u0094 representations i have seen .\npacked with ten new features , skypanel firmware 4 expands the capabilities of the skypanel like never before and offers refined levels of control . explore now !\nthe new max range ballasts offer cutting - 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how was the transition for you ? i know that you\u2019ve helmed camera for the majority of hour - long episodes on several television series , like the leftovers , friday night lights and prime suspect , as well as the upcoming netflix show santa clarita diet . was shooting a feature length \u201cless\u201d demanding in any way ?\ni take this approach to any narrative story regardless of length of the story . i think the one difference i worked on was the consistency of the shots and making sure they kept the same scope and creativity throughout the movie . because part of the story of walking out was movement and exploration , i thought it might be interesting to frame the characters walking up the mountain going from frame right to left , and when they return down the mountain they go from frame left to right . for this particular project i feel it was more demanding as far as physical production was concerned .\ndavid alexander willis : the newsroom and friday night lights are modern television classics , and i\u2019ve heard absolutely nothing but good things about the leftovers . will you be back for the third and final season of the leftovers ? i absolutely loved watching the newsroom ; it was shot as such a beautiful , clean , crisp show , for both interiors and exteriors . it must have been a dream come true to work with the floating - single - shot - and dialogue - master aaron sorkin ?\ndavid alexander willis : netflix just released teasers on santa clarita diet , an episodic starring drew barrymore and timothy olyphant . it looks a little dark ! how did that project come about for you ? i know that netflix mandates a 4k workflow . what camera and lens system did you go with , and what were the decisions there ?\nyes , netflix mandates 4k and in particular this was the first netflix show to originate in 4k and hdr . we ultimately went with panavision and the sony f55 . i felt it was the shortest learning curve for myself after being so familiar with the results of the alexa . i primarily used angenieux optimo zoom lenses on the a camera and had the panavision 19 - 90mm on the b camera .\nuniversity of notre dame ( b . b . a . , accountancy , 1985 )\ngovernor ' s ridge 1640 powers ferry road building 11 \u2022 suite 300 marietta , ga \u2022 30067 phone : 770 . 989 . 0028 email : information @ urltoken\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\njonathon virostko hit six 3s , scored career - high 30 points in riverton parke win over rockville . avery briddick had 22 for rp\nend of 3rd rp leads 51 - 48 . virostko had 17 ( unofficial ) points in period\nanother look from rp avery briddick game - winning layup with 3 seconds left in sectional semifinal win over rockville . urltoken\navery briddick leads rp with 23 . jonathon virostko 19 and freshman brandon hazzard 10 points\njohnny o is on . virostko with 2 threes here in 2nd quarter and 4 in the game .\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 .\ni have been very fortunate to work in the film business as a camera assistant and now as a motion picture camera operator and director of photography . i have worked and learned from some of the greatest cameramen in the world . conrad hall , michael ballhaus , bob richardson , lloyd ahern , david tattersal and many others . choosing to work my way up through the ranks , i felt that would give me longevity in the business and the fundamental experience of doing each job in the camera department . i also kept busy between film jobs by shooting documentaries , educational , and corporate videos .\nin 1990 i began shooting a documentary on the grateful dead and the \u0093deadheads\u0094 . we decided to shoot on betasp . we began editing our 100 plus hours of footage on a 3 / 4 \u0093 linear system . wrong . six solid cuts a day were painstaking . i had been following the development of non - linear systems over the years but could not justify the expenditure . then in 1994 , i decided to buy a media 100 system . i believe the version was 1 . 2 . it was relatively inexpensive and had a great image quality . at the time avid was well over $ 100 , 000 . from there i sank into the world of non - linear editing and digital video production .\ni currently have in my project studio , a media 100 system , version 8 . 2 , final cut pro 3 . 04 , dvd studio pro 2 , and a host of other video and audio software and hardware . when i am not working as a camera operator i edit documentaries , commercials , and show reels . i also have a number of clients who i have developed dvd titles for . my greatest hope for the digital revolution is less cables , smaller batteries and zero - reality television .\nwhen i am not working you can find me on my harley - davidson road king or doing gardening at my home in venice , california . wait a minute . don ' t they have computer software for gardening ?\nfuture learning and skills \u2013 giving everyone the opportunity to build a lifelong relationship with film .\nthe leftovers is a new hbo series that hints at the rapture , a biblical prognostication . in the story , 2 percent of the world\u2019s population mysteriously and suddenly disappears . those left behind struggle to understand . reactions vary . some characters try to maintain a normal life , others turn to hedonism , and still others give up , with dire consequences .\nbased on the best - selling novel by tom perrotta , the leftovers was co - created by damon lindelof , best known for lost . the warner bros . television production stars justin theroux , amy brenneman and liv tyler , and the pilot was directed by peter berg and shot by michael slovis , asc .\nann dowd stars in the leftovers . ( photo by paul schiraldi / hbo )\n\u201cobviously , i am concerned about lighting the scene with best mood and look possible , as well as finding interesting angles , \u201d he adds . \u201ci will look at a new location and see what the natural light is already doing . you can get some very interesting patterns and glows . sometimes you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right . \u201d\nin some situations , a prime lens is needed . \u201ci\u2019ve been using the panavision pvintage primes , which i think are fantastic , \u201d he says . \u201ci use those if we want to get in a really tight space , like a car or a small room , or if i want to go wide open to get shallow depth of field . \u201d\nthe versatility of the alexa helps . \u201cin very low light situations , or in scenes where we wanted to go to 48 frames per second , it\u2019s so easy to boost the asa . you still get a clean image , without having to add more light , \u201d the dp relates . \u201cthat is really wonderful . because of the sensitivity of the camera , i haven\u2019t been using as many big , soft sources lately , because then you need to spend more time cutting and shaping the light . with a smaller , more controlled source , you can highlight one area and let the rest fall off . you get an elegant look , and it\u2019s simpler . \u201d\nafter the rise of a third political party , the new founding fathers of america , an experiment is conducted , no laws . . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe selected credit listing below includes work as a steadicam operator on feature films , television , commercials , music videos , documentaries , and short films .\nthe bleeding - a - cam / steadicam operator ( dp tom priestly jr . / dir charlie picerni )\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nto message this person , you must be networked on staff me up or have an employer or company subscription . upgrade now !\npopular : trivia , history , america , television , tv , usa , geography , cities , . . . more\nlocal 600 - shot films in park city this year rise to new heights ( and emotionally challenging depths ) . by david geffner . all photos courtesy of the sundance institute unless otherwise noted .\n( note : this list was compiled with information supplied by local 600 members prior to the start of the festival . we are not responsible for the omission of films and crewmember names not provided to urltoken by posting date of this article . )\nhillary spera employed an all - female camera team to shoot this comedy about a couple who start a band to save their failing marriage .\nchristian sprenger used everything from webcams to vintage tv broadcast cameras to shoot this story about one man and his beloved tv series .\ndaniel landin shot this adaptation of a novel by kevin powers about soldiers fighting in iraq .\nthe yellow birds \u2013 alexandre moors - directed this adaptation of a novel by kevin powers about two young men who enlist in the army and are deployed to fight in iraq . after an unthinkable tragedy , the returning soldier struggles to balance his promise of silence with the truth and a mourning mother\u2019s search for peace . the cast includes rising young stars tye sheridan ( x - men : apocalypse ) and alden ehrenreich ( young han solo in a 2018 star wars movie ) . shot by daniel landin .\ndp richard wong describes to the bone as an \u201cintimate and loving\u201d portrait of a young woman struggling with anorexia .\nsamuel painter shot this documentary for director marina zenovich about the golden state\u2019s debilitating groundwater crisis .\nwater & power : a california heist \u2013 marina zenovich directed and samuel painter shot this feature about california\u2019s convoluted water system , and how its notorious water barons find ways to structure a state - engineered system to their own advantage . this examination into their centers of power shows small farmers and everyday citizens facing drought and a new , debilitating groundwater crisis .\nbefore i fall was directed by ry russo - young and shot by michael fimognari , who used hawk v - lite anamorphic primes to combine thematic scope and a \u201cdepth of field that kept us connected to the main character\u2019s singular perspective . \u201d\nfun mom dinner is one of two films dp sean mcelwee has in the 2017 sundance premieres section .\nfun mom dinner \u2013 one of two films sean mcelwee ( morris from america ) has in the same premieres section at sundance ; this story is about four women ( whose kids attend the same preschool class ) getting together for a \u201cfun mom dinner . \u201d when the night takes an unexpected turn , these unlikely new friends realize they have more in common than just marriage and motherhood . together , they reclaim a piece of the women they used to be . directed by althea jones .\nmudbound \u2013 rachel morrison shot this intense drama set in the post\u2013world war ii south that follows two families pitted against a barbaric social hierarchy and the harsh landscape around them . an epic pioneer story about friendship , heritage and the unending struggle for and against the land , the film stars carey mulligan , mary j . blige , jason clarke , garrett hedlund , and jonathan banks . the all - local 600 camera team included steadicam operator grayson austin , a - camera 1st ac rob baird , a - camera 2 nd ac\u2019s dan mckee and rome julian , b - camera operator rob stenger , b - camera 1 st ac zac sieffert , b - camera 2nd ac cody gautreau , digital utility david stellhorn , d . i . t . nate borck , and still photographer steve dietl .\nthe incredible jessica james \u2013 also shot by mcelwee , the closing night film for the festival was written and directed by jim strouse . jessica james is an aspiring new york city playwright struggling to get over a recent breakup . she sees a light at the end of the tunnel when she meets the recently divorced boone . together , they discover how to make it through the tough times while realizing they like each other \u2013 a lot .\nfor this story about two women , vastly different in age and experience , eric koretz used two alexa cameras , and often changed framing on the fly .\nandrei bowden schwartz shot this jack black feature about the world\u2019s only known polka ponzi scheme .\nwhere is kyra ? was shot by multiple sundance cinematography award - winner bradford young , asc .\nwhere is kyra ? \u2013 michelle pfeiffer and kiefer sutherland star in this indie drama about a woman who is pushed to the brink of survival after losing her job . as the months pass , and her troubles deepen , she embarks on a perilous and mysterious journey that threatens to usurp her life . shot by two - time sundance cinematography award - winner bradford young , asc ( glory , ain\u2019t then bodies saints ) .\nsundance veteran ben richardson says he \u201cmoved quickly between multiple camera positions , \u201d to catch the actors in this wilderness drama crossing fresh snow .\nstephen f . mccarthy shot this film about one of the darkest chapters in american history .\noklahoma city \u2013 stephen f . mccarthy shot this barak goodman - directed nonfiction feature about one of the darkest chapters in american history : the bombing of the alfred p . murrah federal building in oklahoma city in april 1995 , considered the worst act of domestic terrorism in the nation\u2019s history . goodman\u2019s film explores how a series of deadly encounters between american citizens and federal law enforcement \u2013 including the standoffs at ruby ridge and waco \u2013 led to the terrorist act .\nemmy winner and oscar nominee buddy squires , asc teamed with sundance cinematography winner bob richman ( the september issue ) to lens this story about the new heroes of american conservation .\nalice gu and legendary water cinematographer don king teamed to tell the remarkable true story of an american icon .\nthe third film antonio rossi has shot for long - time social documentarian stanley nelson .\ncinematographer enrique chediak traveled to cuba with his director ( and former nyu classmate ) lucy walker to interview the musicians from the landmark 1997 album .\nthis drama is about a korean - born man ( john cho ) who finds himself stuck in columbus , indiana .\ncolumbus \u2013 elisha christian shot this story about a korean - born man ( john cho ) who finds himself stuck in columbus , indiana , where his architect father is in a coma . the man meets a young woman ( haley lu richardson ) who wants to stay in columbus with her mother , a recovering addict , instead of pursuing her own dreams . burdened by the future , they find respite in one another and the [ modernist ] architecture that surrounds them .\none of two features quyen tran has at sundance . tran key - lit actors with headlamps and flashlights , and given the tight budget , \u201cfinding the right props became a priority . \u201d\nthis film about a 40 - year old man whose life is not what he hoped was shot by jason mccormick .\nlemon \u2013 jason mccormick lensed this dramedy about a 40 - year old man whose blind girlfriend is leaving him , whose career is going nowhere and whose family is disappointed in him . issac lachman doesn\u2019t how his life became such a \u201clemon\u201d \u2013 a person or thing that proves defective , imperfect , or unsatisfactory . things were supposed to work out differently .\ncinematographer lyle vincent describes thoroughbred ( one of two features vincent has at sundance this year ) as a \u201cthriller with classic noir influences . \u201d / photo by claire folger\nthoroughbred \u2013 one of two features guild dp lyle vincent has premiering in park city this year . described by vincent as a \u201cthriller with classic noir influences , \u201d thoroughbred features anton yelchin\u2019s final performance . \u201cthe film was shot on the alexa mini and panavision g - series anamorphic lenses , \u201d vincent adds . vincent\u2019s guild team was made up of operator jonathan beattie , 1st ac nolan ball , 2nd ac - jason brignola , d . i . t . leonard mezzone and still photographer claire folger .\nlyle vincent\u2019s second feature at sundance , bushwick , is a near - future apocalyptic action film shot in a series of very long takes .\ndanny hiele , working in 2 - perf 35mm , shot the short royal , which became the impetus ( and was folded into ) this feature that imagines the aftermath of \u201cthe big one\u201d in los angeles .\nkuso \u2013 this project , which grew out of the short royal , imagines the aftermath of \u201cthe big one\u201d in los angeles . broadcasting through a makeshift network of discarded televisions , the story is set after a massive earthquake . travel between screens and aftershocks into the twisted lives of those who survived . danny hiele shot the short ( which became part of the feature ) in 2 - perf 35mm using panavision primo close - focus lenses . his 1 st ac was thomas vandermillen .\nquyen tran\u2019s second feature at sundance , written and directed by festival alumnus jeff baena , is a wild comedy about nuns in the middle age .\ntarin anderson shot two episodes and patrick cady one episode for this all - female horror anthology . here , anderson and director roxanne benjamin line up a night shot for \u201cdon\u2019t fall . \u201d\neric kress lensed this unique story about a party girl ( anne hathaway ) and city - wrecking monster .\ndagmar weaver - madsen broke many of the traditional rules associated with vr capture for this project with dancer / directors saschka unseld and lily baldwin .\nandrzej sekula shot the indie crime - drama that helped put sundance on the map . the festival will screen a new 35mm print for its 25th anniversary .\nreservoir dogs \u2013 andrzej sekula shot this crime drama \u2013 one of the most celebrated independent movies of all time and one that put sundance on the map . they were perfect strangers , assembled to pull off the perfect crime . then their simple robbery explodes into a bloody ambush and the ruthless killers realize one of them is a police informant . but which one ? miramax provided a brand - new 35mm print for this special 25th - anniversary screening , which will be followed by an extended q & a with tarantino and producer lawrence bender . the now legendary cast included harvey keitel , tim roth , chris penn , steve buscemi , lawrence tierney , and michael madsen .\nshit kids \u2013 arlene muller shot this independent television story about the daughter of an earth - shatteringly boring couple , who along with the son of an equally humdrum set of parents , have decided to plot their parents\u2019 murders . muller shot on arri alexa with a panavision 19 - 90mm t2 . 8 compact zoom . \u201calexa lopez at panavision was very kind to give us our gear at a discount so that we could make the shoot happen , \u201d muller recounts . \u201cthe 19 - 90 zoom was perfect for this shoot , which was mostly on sticks and a small amount of handheld . the lens has a certain softness that is absolutely lovely . in addition , we used a tiffen black pro - mist 1 / 8 filter for an extra bit of diffusion . \u201d\nsundance\u2019s only three - time cinematography award winner , ellen kuras , asc , shot this dark story about a killing in a small town .\nwhen the street lights go on \u2013 emmy winner and oscar nominee ellen kuras , asc ( and the only three - time cinematography winner in sundance\u2019s history ) shot this story about the residents of a small town who grapple with the ruthless killing of a young girl and a teacher .\nana amortegui shot this series set in boyle heights with a lot of saturation and contrast to best reflect the vibrant latino culture at its center .\nhillary spera used vintage kowa lenses with alexa to visualize her second feature at sundance about a bisexual young woman who rents her spare room out .\nstrangers \u2013 hilary spera\u2019s second project at sundance this year centers on bisexual isobel ( zoe chao ) who rents out her spare room in order to generate much - needed extra income after a messy and painful breakup . along with her lesbian best friend , isobel navigates the most complicated time in her life \u2013 emotionally , sexually , and professionally \u2013 while sharing her home with a stranger each episode . spera used vintage kowa lenses coupled with alexa . like my other film at the festival [ band aid ] , the goal was to avoid a broad comedy style and achieve a more intimate and natural feeling , \u201d she explains . \u201cour camera package came from panavision hollywood . \u201d sundance will debut the first three episodes of this series , written and directed by mia lidofsky .\nemerging cinematographer award winner tj williams , jr . shot this streaming series that stars deaf actors playing best friends .\nthe chances \u2013 emerging cinematographer award winner tj williams , jr . shot this streaming episodic series that stars deaf actors , joshua feldman and shoshannah stern . the story focuses on two best friends , kate and michael , who are deaf . they face new challenges in their life after kate gets married and michael tries to let go of his ex - boyfriend . the first season of the show was finished through a successful kickstarter page . sundance will premiere 5 episodes of the series .\nsean hayes produced and appears in this series about how comedy has impacted our social and political landscape . jack kney was a dp on the project .\nthe history of comedy \u00ad\u2013 utilizing archival footage punctuated by contemporary interviews with comedy legends and scholars , this is the history of not only what makes us laugh , but also how comedy has affected the social and political landscape throughout history . sundance will premiere two episodes of the upcoming docuseries , spark of madness and going blue , followed by an extended q & a . jack kney was a dp on the project .\narri\u2019s capture sundance with alexa mini small on size , the alexa mini delivers epic images . we\u2019re coming to park city during sundance 2017 for some fun pop - up shoots on main street . here\u2019s your chance to get hands - on and see for yourself how the mini captures stunning visuals . sunday , jan 22 \u2013 wednesday , jan 25 , 12 p . m . or 3 p . m . each day urltoken\ndigital workflow house a filmmakers\u2019 lounge exploring the tools for creation sponsored by red , teradek , g - technology , atomos \u2013 panels , craft , open house , cocktails sunday , jan . 22 and monday , jan . 23 , 10 a . m . \u2013 7 p . m . rsvp required : urltoken\ncanon live learning sessions get hands - on training with canon\u2019s newest cinema products , including the eos c700 , eos c300 mark ii , eos 5d mark iv , me20f - sh , xc15 , and more . loren simons , canon\u2019s senior product and sales trainer , and david doko , professional market rep , will lead small group sessions on the topics that matter most to filmmakers .\nfilmmaker panels with indiewire canon and indiewire have partnered up to host a six - part panel series , featuring interviews with top festival filmmakers . the panels will be recorded live at the canon creative studio and steamed through facebook live via indiewire\u2019s page , so all are invited to join in on the conversation . full schedule below .\nsundance ff filmmaker portrait studio with imdbpro canon invites cinematographers , editors , production designers , directors , and other filmmakers of the 2017 sundance film festival to get their portrait taken by photographer michael ori . guests will go home with an 8 - inch by 10 - inch copy of their stunning portraits , printed on the canon imageprograf pro - 1000 . imdbpro staff will be on - site and can instantly update your imdbpro profile with your new headshot ."]}
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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 - privee , a pan - european luxury goods website that sells designer products at low prices , has seen sales increase by 40pc over the first half of the year .\nsales from the website rose to \u00a3290m between january and june 2009 , according to figures just released .\nshoppers on the website have to become members in order to gain access to discounts of up to 70pc off the recommended retail price of designer goods .\nover the first half of the year the website held 870 such sales . it now has 8m members , up by 42pc on last year . some 160 , 000 are in the uk , where it launched in september 2008 .\nover the first six months of the year 6m parcels were dispatched , the company said . jacques - antoine granjon , the co - founder and chief executive of vente - privee , said that the retailer ' s projected turnover this year is \u00a3557m .\nvente - privee ' s growth demonstrates that a company with an excellent management team , innovative business model and proper funding can thrive in a downturn ,\nhe said .\nwe ' ve partnered with jacques - antoine and his team since 2007 and have worked with them to take the vente - privee brand into germany , spain , italy and the uk . we ' re confident that vente - privee will continue its strong growth trajectory .\nthe charles schwab corporation ( nyse : schw ) is a leading investment services firm with $ 3 . 38 trillion in client assets .\nnotes : these weekly averages are updated after 1 : 00 pm pacific time on the second business day of the following week . numbers are preliminary and exclude syndicate trades . data may be updated based on additional information . ( 1 ) includes all client trades that generate either commission revenue or revenue from principal markups ( i . e . , fixed income ) . ( 2 ) includes all eligible trades executed by clients who participate in one or more of the company ' s asset - based pricing relationships . ( 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 - tek dynamics designs and manufactures quality fiber - optic components that enable next - generation optical networks .\ngrowth equity for exceptional entrepreneurs : your skill , ingenuity and perseverance have already made your business a success . our capital , expertise and resources can take you further .\nfrom venture capital to growth equity to fixed income , we can provide capital to fit all stages of your growth .\nwe are currently managing more than $ 14 billion in capital dedicated to growth equity , fixed income and public equity opportunities . our target investment range is $ 10 million to more than $ 500 million . we are equally comfortable investing for minority or majority positions .\nwe\u2019re here to help when and where you need us , and lend the full resources of our firm toward realizing your vision .\nat an advisory level , whether as board members or through our executive - in - residence program , we form a go - to network that delivers strategic guidance and insight on the issues and opportunities that impact your company\u2019s growth and success .\nat an operational level , we offer hands - on , tactical support through our peak performance group ; expertise in structuring and financing transactions through our capital markets team ; and dedicated recruiting resources through our talent and recruiting team .\non all levels , we are organized and committed to helping your company grow and succeed .\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 .\nbelow market cash compensation for a $ 3 . 5bn growth equity fund ( at associate level ) pace of deals / number of deals per associate is lower than many comparable firms . greater odds you go through 3 - year tenure without closing a deal / with only 1 under your belt than at many comparable firms\ncontinue the efforts to diversify the talent pool . yes , way too many white males right now , but also probably too much restriction on only taking investment bankers into the associate position . seems to be shifting a bit , and think this potential shift should only be emphasized further .\nfree snacks and soda . there are not any other pros at this company .\nunrewarding , violating , degrading , and going downhill . a truly negative place to work . a lot of the managers are absolutely clueless .\nas with any pre - mba private equity job , the hours can be long and work can be intense , but there is also a great camaraderie among the associates , which makes it a positive experience .\nkeep cultivating the associate alumni network . i have found this network to be every bit as valuable as my educational networks .\nbefore firing people , find out what they do . you ' d be surprised how much people contribute to the benefit of the company that the management team are oblivious to . if a business is failing , it ' s probably because of the executives who want to be\nhands off\nand provide no support to hard - working employees . if you want to send in moles to scope out the company , make sure they ' re well versed in the industry you ' re investing in .\ngrind , but get more out of it than any other job you could ever imagine . amazing place & people .\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 .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nprovides a framework for helping companies decide what\u2019s best \u2013 and links to a handy online tool to calculate nrr , grr and four other cs metrics .\ncelebrated its 30th birthday last week with a fascinating infographic that maps the evolution of the internet alongside the company\u2019s growth journey . it\u2019s been an honor to partner with avast since 2010 !\ncongratulations to our ceo john lunny ! john was named a winner in the ey entrepreneur of the year awards . he is truly a\nteam on this huge recognition . we are proud to be your growth partner !\nto make every new vivint smart home voice - 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 - 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{"id": 56195, "summary": [{"text": "lymphadenectomy or lymph node dissection is the surgical removal of one or more groups of lymph nodes .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "it is almost always performed as part of the surgical management of cancer .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "in a regional lymph node dissection , some of the lymph nodes in the tumor area are removed ; in a radical lymph node dissection , most or all of the lymph nodes in the tumor area are removed . 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pubmed - ncbi\nwas to compare the effects of drains versus no drains in preventing lymphocyst formation following pelvic lymphadenectomy .\nlymphadenectomy in the management of stage i malignant melanoma : a prospective randomized study . - pubmed - ncbi\n[ lymphadenectomy : indications - - technic - - invasion - - documentation ] . - pubmed - ncbi\nthis review found no evidence that lymphadenectomy decreases risk of death or disease recurrence compared with no lymphadenectomy in women with presumed stage i disease . evidence on serious adverse events suggests that women who undergo lymphadenectomy are more likely to experience surgery - related systemic morbidity or lymphoedema / lymphocyst formation . currently , no rct evidence shows the impact of lymphadenectomy in women with higher - stage disease and in those at high risk of disease recurrence .\ncaldwell , w . l . : why retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy for testicular tumors ? sth . med . j .\nzielinski m . technical pitfalls of transcervical extended mediastinal lymphadenectomy - - how to avoid them and to manage intraoperative complications .\nsentinel lymph node mapping with staging lymphadenectomy for patients with endometrial cancer increases the detection of metastasis . - pubmed - ncbi\nto assess whether pelvic lymphadenectomy at surgical staging for endometrial carcinoma is an independent risk factor for the occurrence of postoperative complications .\npatients received a standardized cervical injection of indocyanine green , followed by sentinel lymph node mapping and pelvic lymphadenectomy with or without para - aortic lymphadenectomy . sentinel lymph nodes that were negative on hematoxylin - and - eosin staining of sections were ultrastaged by immunohistochemistry for cytokeratin .\nshimoyama s , seto y , yasuda h , kaminishi m . wider indications for the local resection of gastric cancer by adjacent lymphadenectomy .\nthe performance of sln mapping with staging lymphadenectomy increased the detection of lymph node metastasis and was associated with more use of adjuvant therapies .\nto assess the effects of retroperitoneal drainage versus no drainage after pelvic lymphadenectomy on lymphocyst formation and related morbidities in women with gynaecological cancer .\nzielinski m . transcervical extended mediastinal lymphadenectomy : results of staging in two hundred fifty - six patients with non - small cell lung cancer .\na comparison of sentinel lymph node biopsy to lymphadenectomy for endometrial cancer staging ( fires trial ) : a multicentre , prospective , cohort study .\na comparison of sentinel lymph node biopsy to lymphadenectomy for endometrial cancer staging ( fires trial ) : a multicentre , prospective , cohort study .\ncastro , j . r . : lymphadenectomy and radiation therapy in malignant tumors of the testicle other than pure seminoma . cancer ( philad . )\na recent trend for less invasive surgery has increased consideration for a minimized scope of lymphadenectomy for submucosal cancer ; however , feasibility criteria have not been precisely established .\na comparison of sentinel lymph node biopsy to lymphadenectomy for endometrial cancer staging ( fires trial ) : a multicentre , prospective , cohort study . - pubmed - ncbi\nall patients with apparent early - stage endometrial cancer ( n = 780 ) who underwent robotic - assisted hysterectomy with pelvic\u00b1aortic lymphadenectomy from july - 2006 to june - 2013 were compared [ pelvic\u00b1aortic lymphadenectomy ( n = 661 ) versus sln - mapped cases with pelvic\u00b1aortic lymphadenectomy ( n = 119 ) ] . isosulfan - blue and indocyanine - green with near - infrared imaging were used for sln mapping . clinico - pathological data , figo stage , gog risk category , and adjuvant therapies were compared .\nhata e , haykawa k , miyamoto h , et al . rationale for extended lymphadenectomy for lung cancer . theor surg . 1990 . 5 : 19 - 25 .\nzielinski m , hauer l , hauer j , nabialek t , szlubowski a , pankowski j . non - small - cell lung cancer restaging with transcervical extended mediastinal lymphadenectomy .\nkuzdzal j , zielinski m , papla b , narski m , szlubowski a , hauer l , et al . effect of bilateral mediastinal lymphadenectomy on short - term pulmonary function .\nsentinel lymph nodes identified with indocyanine green have a high degree of diagnostic accuracy in detecting endometrial cancer metastases and can safely replace lymphadenectomy in the staging of endometrial cancer . sentinel lymph node biopsy will not identify metastases in 3 % of patients with node - positive disease , but has the potential to expose fewer patients to the morbidity of a complete lymphadenectomy .\nsentinel lymph node mapping with complete pelvic lymphadenectomy was performed in 340 patients , including para - aortic lymphadenectomy in 196 patients ( 58 % ) . among these patients , 293 ( 86 % ) had successful mapping of at least 1 sentinel lymph node . overall , 41 patients ( 12 % ) had positive nodes , including 36 with \u2265 1 mapped sentinel lymph node .\nthe investigators concluded : \u201csentinel lymph nodes identified with indocyanine green have a high degree of diagnostic accuracy in detecting endometrial cancer metastases and can safely replace lymphadenectomy in the staging of endometrial cancer . sentinel lymph node biopsy will not identify metastases in 3 % of patients with node - positive disease , but has the potential to expose fewer patients to the morbidity of a complete lymphadenectomy . \u201d\nshimoyama s , joujima y , yasuda h , oohara t , kaminishi m . prospectively performed modified d1 lymphadenectomy for clinically diagnosed mucosal , node negative gastric cancer : our findings over the past decade .\ntwo review authors independently extracted data and assessed risk of bias . hazard ratios ( hrs ) for overall and progression - free survival and risk ratios ( rrs ) comparing adverse events in women who received lymphadenectomy versus those with no lymphadenectomy were pooled in random - effects meta - analyses . we assessed the quality of the evidence using the grade ( grades of recommendation , assessment , development and evaluation ) approach .\nkuzdzal j , zielinski m , papla b , urbanik a , wojciechowski w , narski m , et al . the transcervical extended mediastinal lymphadenectomy versus cervical mediastinoscopy in non - small cell lung cancer staging .\nplacement of retroperitoneal tube drains has no benefit in the prevention of lymphocyst formation after pelvic lymphadenectomy in women with gynaecological malignancies . when the pelvic peritoneum is left open , the tube drain placement is associated with a higher\ncomplete mediastinal lymphadenectomy will continue to be performed in medical centers demanding the most comprehensive information . this is justified by previous data demonstrating that the dissection can be performed with minimal time and no increase in morbidity and mortality .\nwalsh , p . c . , kaufman , j . j . , coulson , w . f . , goodwin , w . e . : retro - peritoneal lymphadenectomy for testicular tumors . j . amer . med . ass .\nstanford has been a leading center in advancing the use of laparoscopic lymphadenectomy since the early 1990s . doctors at the stanford cancer center have been among the first to use the procedure in prostate cancer , endometrial cancer , and other genitourinary cancers .\nthis knowledge helps doctors understand how advanced the cancer is , and thus how to treat it . although lymph nodes can be biopsied or removed during a surgical procedure , it is now often possible to use a less invasive approach called a laparoscopic lymphadenectomy .\nlaparoscopic lymphadenectomy can provide results equivalent to surgical biopsies or lymph node removal and , although it is carried out under general anesthesia , it is less invasive than surgery so your hospital stay will be shorter and you will recover much faster and with less pain .\nleschber g , holinka g , linder a . video - assisted mediastinoscopic lymphadenectomy ( vamla ) - - a method for systematic mediastinal lymphnode dissection . eur j cardiothorac surg . 2003 aug . 24 ( 2 ) : 192 - 5 . [ medline ] .\npublished in issue 6 , 2014 . pelvic lymphadenectomy is associated with significant complications including lymphocyst formation and related morbidities . retroperitoneal drainage using suction drains has been recommended as a method to prevent such complications . however , findings from recent studies have challenged this policy .\nh\u00fcrtgen m , friedel g , toomes h , fritz p . radical video - assisted mediastinoscopic lymphadenectomy ( vamla ) - - technique and first results . eur j cardiothorac surg . 2002 feb . 21 ( 2 ) : 348 - 51 . [ medline ] .\nnicholson , t . c . , wash , p . c . , ratner , m . b . : lymphadenectomy combined with preoperative and postoperative cobalt 60 teletherapy in the management of embryonal carcinoma and teratocarcinoma of the testis . j . urol . ( baltimore )\nduring a laparoscopic lymphadenectomy the surgeon makes a small incision in the lower abdomen to reach the lymph nodes . a tiny tube with a light and a camera ( i . e . , a laparoscope ) is inserted into the incision and directed to the lymph nodes .\njohnson d . e . ( 1977 ) retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy : indications , complications and expectations . in : grundmann e . , vahlensieck w . ( eds ) tumors of the male genital system . recent results in cancer research , vol 60 . springer , berlin , heidelberg\nin the fires prospective cohort study reported in the lancet oncology , emma c . rossi , md , of the university of north carolina , chapel hill , and colleagues found that sentinel lymph node mapping was highly accurate in detecting metastases compared with complete lymphadenectomy in women with endometrial cancer .\ncharoenkwan k , kietpeerakool c . retroperitoneal drainage versus no drainage after pelvic lymphadenectomy for the prevention of lymphocyst formation in women with gynaecological malignancies . cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017 , issue 6 . art . no . : cd007387 . doi : 10 . 1002 / 14651858 . cd007387 . pub4\na mediastinal lymphadenectomy may be performed to achieve complete staging ( possibly to make postoperative treatment decisions ) , better locoregional control , and improved overall survival . arguments against the procedure include increased operating time , possible increased morbidity , and lack of conclusive evidence to support an increased survival from the procedure .\nyoo dg , kim yh , kim dk , kim hr , park si . clinical feasibility and surgical benefits of video - assisted mediastinoscopic lymphadenectomy in the treatment of resectable lung cancer . eur j cardiothorac surg . 2011 dec . 40 ( 6 ) : 1483 - 6 . [ medline ] .\nsentinel - lymph - node mapping has been advocated as an alternative staging technique for endometrial cancer . the aim of this study was to measure the sensitivity and negative predictive value of sentinel - lymph - node mapping compared with the gold standard of complete lymphadenectomy in detecting metastatic disease for endometrial cancer .\n) that compared the effect of retroperitoneal drainage versus no drainage after pelvic lymphadenectomy in women with gynaecological cancer . retroperitoneal drainage was defined as placement of passive or active suction drains in pelvic retroperitoneal spaces . no drainage was defined as no placement of passive or active suction drains in pelvic retroperitoneal spaces .\nmediastinal lymphadenectomy is indicated for t1 - 3 n0 - 1 resectable nsclc . patients should be without evidence of mediastinal lymph node involvement as assessed by preoperative imaging ( ct , pet , or both ) and sampling by means of mediastinoscopy , a chamberlain procedure , endoscopic ultrasonography , or a transbronchial technique .\nmaier , j . g . , buskirk , k . e . , van sulak , m . h . , perry , r . h . , schomber , d . t . : an evaluation of lymphadenectomy in the treatment of malignant testicular germ cell neoplasms . j . urol . ( baltimore )\ncall s , obiols c , rami - porta r , trujillo - reyes jc , iglesias m , saumench r , et al . video - assisted mediastinoscopic lymphadenectomy for staging non - small cell lung cancer . ann thorac surg . 2016 apr . 101 ( 4 ) : 1326 - 33 . [ medline ] .\nwitte b , messerschmidt a , hillebrand h , gross s , wolf m , kriegel e , et al . combined videothoracoscopic and videomediastinoscopic approach improves radicality of minimally invasive mediastinal lymphadenectomy for early stage lung carcinoma . eur j cardiothorac surg . 2009 feb . 35 ( 2 ) : 343 - 7 . [ medline ] .\nwhen submucosal cancer is evaluated as ct1cn0 , a virtually sufficient minimized scope of lymphadenectomy is a d1 dissection for that within the cutoff diameter and a modified d2 dissection for that exceeding the cutoff diameter . these two types of dissection can even cover the infrequently observed node - positive stations and can realize no residual disease at surgery .\nizbicki jr , passlick b , pantel k , pichlmeier u , hosch sb , karg o , et al . effectiveness of radical systematic mediastinal lymphadenectomy in patients with resectable non - small cell lung cancer : results of a prospective randomized trial . ann surg . 1998 jan . 227 ( 1 ) : 138 - 44 . [ medline ] .\ndarling ge , allen ms , decker pa , ballman k , malthaner ra , inculet ri , et al . randomized trial of mediastinal lymph node sampling versus complete lymphadenectomy during pulmonary resection in the patient with n0 or n1 ( less than hilar ) non - small cell carcinoma : results of the american college of surgery oncology group z0030 trial .\nwang x , yan s , phan k , yan td , zhang l , yang y , et al . mediastinal lymphadenectomy fulfilling nccn criteria may improve the outcome of clinical n0 - 1 and pathological n2 non - small cell lung cancer . j thorac dis . 2016 mar . 8 ( 3 ) : 342 - 9 . [ medline ] . [ full text ] .\npatients receive radiolabeled technetium tc 99m sulfur colloid injected around the tumor 6 hours prior to or after induction of anesthesia right before surgery . patients then undergo radical hysterectomy and complete pelvic and low para - aortic lymphadenectomy . intraoperatively , patients undergo lymphatic mapping and sentinel lymph node identification using isosulfan blue or methylene blue injected at 4 locations in the cervix and a hand - held gamma counter .\na critical review of published literature on mediastinal lymphadenectomy requires an understanding of the described operative technique . sampling refers to the technique of removing easily found and obviously abnormal mediastinal lymph nodes . systematic sampling refers to the routine biopsy of lymph nodes at levels or stations as specified by the authors . complete mediastinal lymph node dissection refers to the routine complete removal of all mediastinal tissue as described by the authors .\ndykhuizer , r . f . , george , f . w . , iii , kirohara , s . , ratner , m . , sargent , c . r . , varney , j . k . : the use of cobalt 60 telecurietherapy or x - ray therapy with and without lymphadenectomy in the treatment of testis germinal tumors ; a 20 - year comparison study . j . urol . ( baltimore )\nthe surgeon documented that she performed a partial mastectomy , sentinel node mapping , sentinel node biopsy and a complete lymphadenectomy . our question is directed at the sentinel node biopsy only as we are receiving denials for this procedure . we are reporting cpt code 38525 with 19302 and are receiving a denial as inclusive . we are not sure what modifier to use as the modifier 59 submitted on appeal is not bypassing our payor\u2019s edit .\nthis is an often asked question . while the sentinel node biopsy is separately reportable with a partial mastectomy , the work is considered inclusive to the lymphadenectomy performed on the same day and is not separately reportable . the denial as inclusive to cpt code 19302 is correct . perform a write off on the account for cpt code 38792 as a coding error adjustment for tracking purposes . use this example as part of your compliance review .\nthe nci dictionary of cancer terms features 8 , 287 terms related to cancer and medicine .\nwe offer a widget that you can add to your website to let users look up cancer - related terms . get nci\u2019s dictionary of cancer terms widget .\nthe search textbox has an autosuggest feature . when you enter three or more characters , a list of up to 10 suggestions will popup under the textbox . use the arrow keys to move through the suggestions . to select a suggestion , hit the enter key . using the escape key closes the listbox and puts you back at the textbox . the radio buttons allow you to toggle between having all search items start with or contain the text you entered in the search box .\na surgical procedure to remove most or all of the lymph nodes that drain lymph from the area around a tumor . the lymph nodes are then examined under a microscope to see if cancer cells have spread to them .\nthe nci dictionary of cancer terms features 8 , 239 terms related to cancer and medicine .\nnational medical specialty societies as well as organizations representing other members of the clinical care team are working with the abim foundation to help providers , patients and other health care stakeholders think and talk about overuse of health care resources in the united states .\nspecialty society partners are also expected to review and update their list on an annual basis to ensure that it continues to reflect the best evidence as well as review and update the list as needed upon publication of new evidence that contradicts one or more society recommendations .\nby partnering in the choosing wisely campaign , aapm & r hopes that patients will initiate discussions with their physicians .\nas the global leader in clinical chest medicine , the american college of chest physicians ( chest ) represents more than 18 , 700 members who provide patient care in the areas of pulmonary , critical care , and sleep medicine in the united states and more than 100 countries worldwide . from cutting - edge medical research in the journal chest ; evidence - 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patient care decisions made by gastroenterologists are guided by scientific evidence . through the choosing wisely campaign , we hope to further increase physician and patient understanding of which tests and procedures will benefit which patients , and in doing so minimize the misuse of costly screening and diagnostic tests .\namda \u2014 the society for post - acute and long - term care medicine ( amda ) is proud to be a partner in the choosing wisely\u00ae campaign . amda , the national professional association of medical directors , attending physicians , and other professionals practicing long term care medicine , is dedicated to excellence in patient care . amda provides education , advocacy , information , and professional development to enable its 5 , 000 - plus members to deliver quality long term care .\nthe american psychiatric association ( apa ) , founded in 1844 , is the world\u2019s largest psychiatric organization . it is a medical specialty society representing more than 33 , 000 psychiatric physicians from the united states and around the world . its member physicians work together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorders , including intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders . apa is the voice and conscience of modern psychiatry . participating in the choosing wisely \u00ae campaign furthers apa\u2019s mission to promote the highest quality care for individuals with mental disorders ( including intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders ) and their families .\nthe american society for apheresis ( asfa ) is an organization of physicians , scientists , and allied health professionals whose mission is to advance apheresis medicine for patients , donors and practitioners through education , evidence - based practice , research and advocacy . asfa represents a broad range of professionals involved in : donor apheresis , apheresis in transplantation , and therapeutic apheresis . asfa is proud to join the choosing wisely campaign and advance efforts to reduce waste and overuse in health care .\nthe american society for reproductive medicine ( asrm ) , founded in 1944 , is the oldest and largest society devoted to reproductive medicine in the world with approximately 8000 members . asrm is proud to partner with the choosing wisely \u00ae campaign and its focus on encouraging a dialog between health care providers and patients . as the leading multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the advancement of the art , science , and practice of reproductive medicine worldwide , asrm attempts to educate both the public and its members about the best practices in the field and views this campaign as consistent with its goals . the society views this campaign as complementary to its development of evidence - based practice guidelines for its members and the translation of these guidelines into patient information materials for the public .\nthe american thoracic society\u2019s mission is to improve health worldwide by advancing research , clinical care , and public health in respiratory disease , critical illness , and sleep disorders . founded in 1905 to combat tuberculosis , the ats is the world\u2019s oldest respiratory society . while the scope of the society\u2019s activities have expanded greatly , its founding philosophy\u2013that disease is vanquished faster when knowledge is shared\u2013remains a touchstone for its programs and people , including 15 , 000 members . for more information , please visit urltoken .\nthe american urogynecologic society ( augs ) is proud to partner with the choosing wisely campaign . founded in 1979 , augs is the premier non - profit organization representing more than 1 , 800 members including practicing physicians , nurse practitioners , physical therapists , nurses and health care professionals , as well as researchers from many disciplines , all dedicated to treating female pelvic floor disorders .\nas the leader in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery , augs promotes the highest quality patient care through excellence in education , research and advocacy . participation in choosing wisely\u00ae complements augs\u2019 commitment to quality improvement , and improving patient care practices and outcomes .\nthe heart rhythm society ( hrs ) is the international leader in science , education and advocacy for cardiac arrhythmia professionals and patients , and the primary information resource on heart rhythm disorders . its mission is to improve the care of patients by promoting research , education and optimal health care policies and standards . representing more than 5 , 800 heart rhythm professionals in more than 70 countries around the world , hrs is pleased to partner in the choosing wisely \u00ae campaign to help ensure that people living with heart rhythm disorders receive optimal care and improved quality of life . the society also is a leader of the \u201c apples and oranges \u201d sudden cardiac arrest awareness campaign aimed at sharing the differences between sca and heart attack and the \u201c afib feels like \u201d awareness campaign aimed at helping people understand the symptoms , risks , and treatment options for atrial fibrillation , the most common heart rhythm disorder . for more information , follow hrs on twitter , facebook , linkedin , or the society\u2019s blog , ep insights .\nhivma is pleased to partner with the choosing wisely\u00ae campaign to raise awareness of inappropriate , wasteful clinical actions that harm patients and lead to wasteful health costs . consistent with the mission of choosing wisely\u00ae , hivma is committed to evidence - based medicine and continually develops and updates clinical practice guidelines that inform the use of high - quality , truly necessary medicine .\nfounded in 2001 , the society for the advancement of blood management ( sabm ) was started by a group of dedicated volunteers who saw a need for a new way of thinking . the sabm founders realized that blood management ought to be the standard of care , and that blood transfusion should be viewed as the alternative . today , sabm is recognized as a key educational resource for patient blood management . sabm is grounded in scientific validation , evidence - based practices and focused on promoting the patients\u2019 best interest through effective and optimal blood management .\nsabm defines its mission as the improvement of health outcomes by advancing comprehensive patient blood management practices , promoting innovative research , and providing quality professional and public education .\ngiven our mission and message , sabm is truly honored and proud to partner with the choosing wisely\u00ae campaign .\nas a leading voice in infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship , the society for healthcare epidemiology of america ( shea ) strongly supports the goals of the choosing wisely\u00ae campaign and is a proud to partner in helping raise awareness of inappropriate clinical actions that can harm patients and increase the cost of care . shea is a professional society representing physicians and other healthcare professionals around the world with expertise in healthcare epidemiology , infection prevention , and antibiotic stewardship . the society is on the forefront of the education , research , and guideline development for the appropriate and safe use of antibiotics , as well as clinical practices that reduce healthcare - associated infections , optimize patient safety , control costs , and reduce resistance to antimicrobials .\nchoosing wisely\u00ae is an initiative of the abim foundation . \u00a9 2018 . all rights reserved .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nnotice : users may be experiencing issues with displaying some pages on stanfordhealthcare . org . we are working closely with our technical teams to resolve the issue as quickly as possible . thank you for your patience .\naccess your health information from any device with myhealth . you can message your clinic , view lab results , schedule an appointment , and pay your bill .\nthe myhealth mobile app puts all your health information at your fingertips and makes managing your health care simple and quick . available for iphone and android .\nwhen investigating pelvic cancers ( such as prostate , testicular , cervical , and uterine cancers ) it is important to know whether the disease has spread to the lymph nodes in the region .\nthe doctor navigates and inspects the region on a tv - like monitor that receives images from the camera , and can biopsy or remove the lymph nodes with a cutting instrument and tissue retrieval apparatus that is also part of the laparoscope .\nin addition , the laparoscope images are magnified when they appear on the monitor , allowing your doctor to see even greater tissue detail than would be available during traditional surgery .\nlike all surgeries , the success of laparoscopic surgery is related to doctor ' s experience with the technique . with well over a decade of experience , you can be assured that the stanford cancer center provides the reliable , quality care that is essential when you are facing cancer .\nif a woman has symptoms of endometrial cancer , her doctor will examine her and possibly order blood and urine tests .\npelvic exam and pap smears , which look for cervical cancer , can also find a small number of endometrial cancers before symptoms develop .\ntransvaginal ultrasound , in which the doctor inserts a wand - like instrument into the vagina . the instrument aims high - frequency sound waves at the uterus . the pattern of the echoes they produce creates a picture . saltwater can be placed into the uterus through the cervix before the ultrasound test to give a clearer picture . this is called a sonohystogram . if the endometrium looks too thick or irregular , the doctor can perform an endometrial biopsy in the office or a dilation and curettage ( d & c ) in the operating room .\nthe definitive test is a biopsy ( taking and testing a tissue sample from the uterus ) . if a biopsy confirms the diagnosis , the doctor will order imaging tests such as a ct scan or mri ; blood tests for ca - 125 , a marker seen both with ovarian and endometrial cancer ; and a colonoscopy . the doctor may also order exploratory surgery ( opening the abdomen ) to determine how far the disease has spread .\nif the cancer has spread beyond the uterus , then after surgery the patient is given radiation , often in combination with chemotherapy , to wipe out the remaining cancer cells . some doctors also recommend radiation when the tumor is large but has not spread beyond the uterus .\npatients in remission need checkups every few months for several years . if cancer comes back , it usually happens within three years . caught early , cancer that comes back may be cured with aggressive radiation , chemotherapy , or more surgery .\nto help cope with the emotional difficulties of having uterine cancer , patients might consider joining a support group . counseling is especially helpful for pre - menopausal women who become depressed after a hysterectomy .\nlebovic , d . ; gordon , j . ; taylor , r . ;\nreproductive endocrinology & infertility .\nscrubb hill press , 2005 .\nmelanoma is a type of skin cancer . when it spreads to other places in your body , it ' s called metastatic , or advanced . you may also hear your doctor refer to it as stage iv melanoma .\nalthough in most cases it can ' t be cured , treatments and support can help you live longer and better . doctors have new therapies that have greatly increased survival rates . and researchers are working to find new medications that can do even more .\nremember : you still have control over the decisions you make about your treatment and your life . it ' s important to have people you can talk to about your plans , your fears , and your feelings . so find support and learn about your treatment options . that will help you make the most of your life .\nin most cases , melanoma is caused by exposure to ultraviolet ( uv ) radiation from the sun or tanning beds . it damages the dna of your skin cells , and they start to grow out of control .\nyou can get the disease on parts of your body that don ' t get sunlight , though , like the palms of your hands and the retinas of your eyes .\nif you haven\u2019t already been diagnosed with melanoma , your doctor will do a skin exam . if he thinks you may have skin cancer , you ' ll need a biopsy to find out .\na doctor will look at the growth under a microscope to see how thick it is . usually , a thicker tumor means the cancer is more serious .\nif you ' ve been diagnosed with melanoma , you may also have a blood test and an imaging test to see if it has spread to other areas .\nchest x - ray . this uses radiation in low doses to make pictures of the inside of your body .\nct scan ( computerized tomography ) . it uses powerful x - rays so your doctor can get a detailed look at what ' s going on inside you .\nmri ( magnetic resonance imaging ) . it uses powerful magnets and radio waves to make pictures of organs and structures inside your body . it helps show blood flow and can help locate cancer growths .\npet scan . this test uses radioactive material to look for signs of cancer .\nthe doctor will also check to see if your lymph nodes are enlarged . lymph nodes are bean - sized glands under the skin in your neck , underarms , and groin . the doctor uses a thin needle to remove a sample of cells . this is called a fine - needle aspiration biopsy .\nthe doctor may also do a lymph node biopsy . this removes the lymph nodes most likely to have cancer cells . in this test , the doctor injects a dye into the area where the potential cancer was . it spreads to the nearest lymph nodes , which are removed and tested . if these lymph nodes , called sentinel nodes , don ' t have cancer , then it ' s likely the cancer hasn ' t spread .\nthe results of these tests help the doctor determine the stage of your cancer and how widespread it is .\nyou and your doctor will decide on the best treatment plan once you know that information .\nalthough metastatic melanoma is not easy to treat , you do have options . choosing what ' s right for you will depend on where and how big the cancer is , what your health is like , and what your wishes are . since most cases of metastatic melanoma can ' t be cured , the goals of treatment are to :\ntreatment used to be mainly radiation and chemotherapy . now there are newer drugs available that can work better , studies show . your treatment may include :\nsurgery . your doctor may remove tumors or lymph glands . although surgery alone probably won ' t cure the cancer , it can help you live longer and have fewer symptoms . your doctor will likely also use one or more other treatments .\nradiation and chemotherapy . these can help some people , depending on the size and location of the cancer .\nimmunotherapy . these drugs boost your immune system so it can better attack the cancer . you get immunotherapy through an iv or a shot in high doses . it can have serious side effects , but it can also shrink metastatic melanomas and help some people live longer . these drugs include :\ninterferon - alpha and interleukin - 2 : these older drugs can help some people live longer .\nipilimumab ( yervoy ) : there are two uses for this drug . it can be given to individuals who have had surgery to remove melanoma in order to prevent the melanoma from coming back . it can also be used for late - stage melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery . but the drug doesn ' t work for everyone , and it can have serious , even life - threatening , side effects .\nnivolumab ( opdivo ) : it works by inhibiting the pd - 1 protein on cells , which blocks the body\u2019s immune system from attacking melanoma tumors . it ' s been shown to increase overall survival .\npembrolizumab ( keytruda ) : in people with advanced melanoma who have already been treated with yervoy , keytruda may shrink tumors in some . you take it as an iv infusion every 3 weeks .\nresearchers are studying many other drugs that spur the immune system to fight melanoma . because metastatic melanoma is so hard to treat , you may want to ask your doctor about taking part in a clinical trial , which uses a treatment that ' s still under research .\ntargeted therapy . this kind of treatment aims to kill cancer cells without harming healthy ones . they may work for people who have certain changes in genes . because these treatments target the tumors , they may cause fewer side effects than chemotherapy or radiation .\nsome drugs attack a gene called braf . about half the people who have melanoma have changes in this gene , which helps cancer cells grow . if you have a tumor with braf , these drugs may shrink it and extend your life . they include :\nother drugs block an enzyme called mek . this enzyme is often overactive in some cancers . these drugs , working in combination with a braf inhibitor to attack cancer cells , seem to shrink tumors for a longer period of time :\nhearing that your cancer has spread is scary , but a lot of research is underway to find new treatments . and there are treatments available to try to stop the disease from spreading , so you can live longer .\nit ' s important to have support and to talk about your fears and feelings , too . your doctor can help you find a cancer support group .\nif you lose your appetite , eat small amounts of food every 2 to 3 hours instead of bigger meals . a dietitian can give you other tips on nutrition and eating during your cancer treatment . ask your doctor for a referral .\nexercise can help you feel better overall and fight fatigue . but listen to your body , and balance rest and activity .\nget the kind of emotional support that ' s right for you . it could be from family , friends , your cancer support group , or a religious group .\nalthough stage iv melanoma is hard to treat , each case is different , and some people will respond very well to treatment . talk to your doctor about all your options , and find out more about clinical trials to see if one is right for you .\nthe melanoma research foundation has an online library of free support services , including an online patient community and a phone buddy program . and for more information on metastatic melanoma , go to the web site of the skin cancer foundation .\nif you are interested in more advanced reading on this topic , we\u2019ve made content from our health professional site , medscape , available to you on webmd .\namerican cancer society :\nmelanoma skin cancer overview ,\ntreatment of melanoma sin cancer by stage , \u201d\ntargeted therapy for melanoma skin cancer .\nfda :\nfda approves yervoy to reduce the risk of melanoma returning after surgery ,\nfda approves cotellic as part of combination treatment for advanced melanoma .\nnational cancer institute :\nwhat you need to know about melanoma and other skin cancers .\nmedscape : \u201csome melanoma patients living for up to 10 years after ipilimumab . \u201d\nuptodate :\nmelanoma treatment ; advanced or metastatic melanoma ( beyond the basics ) .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwarning : the ncbi web site requires javascript to function . more . . .\ncochrane database syst rev . 2015 sep 21 ; ( 9 ) : cd007585 . doi : 10 . 1002 / 14651858 . cd007585 . pub3 .\nobstetrics and gynaecology , gloucestershire hospitals nhs foundation trust , great western road , gloucester , uk , gl1 3nn .\nwe searched the cochrane central register of controlled trials ( central ) , the cochrane gynaecological cancer review group trials register , medline and embase to june 2009 for the original review and extended the search to june 2015 for this version of the review . we also searched registers of clinical trials , abstracts of scientific meetings and reference lists of included studies , and we contacted experts in the field .\nplease confirm that you would like to log out of medscape . if you log out , you will be required to enter your username and password the next time you visit . log out cancel\nauthor : r james koness , md , facs ; chief editor : erik d schraga , md more . . .\nthe classification of regional lymph node stations for lung cancer staging reported by mountain and dresler in 1997 describes the anatomic landmarks for 14 levels of intrapulmonary , hilar , and mediastinal lymph nodes stations . [ 5 ] tnm classification for lung cancer classifies lymph node stations into six zones , as follows :\nn3 lymph nodes are contralateral mediastinal , ipsilateral scalene , or supraclavicular . among the primary tumors that had only a single involved n2 station , the most common site of lymph node metastases was level 4r for right - upper - lobe tumors , levels 5 / 6 for left - upper - lobe tumors , and level 7 for middle - and lower - lobe tumors . [ 6 ]\nfour published randomized trials compared mediastinal lymph node dissection and mediastinal lymph node sampling . [ 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 ] a meta - analysis of the first three trials reported a survival advantage for stages i , ii , and iiia , and a fixed - effects model by the same group reported that mediastinal lymph node dissection reduced the risk of death . [ 11 , 12 ]\ncall et al assessed the results of vamla for staging nsclc in 160 cases , 138 of which involved clinical n0 - 1 cancers . 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[ medline ] .\nvideo - mediastinoscope ( wolf company , knittlingen , germany ) , with the 2 blades opened for demonstration .\nr james koness , md , facs program director , fellowship in surgical oncology , roger williams medical center ; clinical assistant professor , division of surgical oncology , department of surgery , the warren alpert medical school of brown university r james koness , md , facs is a member of the following medical societies : american college of surgeons , american head and neck society , society of surgical oncology , american society of breast surgeons disclosure : nothing to disclose .\nerik d schraga , md staff physician , department of emergency medicine , mills - peninsula emergency medical associates disclosure : nothing to disclose .\nall material on this website is protected by copyright , copyright \u00a9 1994 - 2018 by webmd llc . this website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties .\nurol clin north am . 2001 aug ; 28 ( 3 ) : 491 - 8 .\nscott department of urology , baylor college of medicine , houston , texas , usa .\naccurate mediastinal staging is the hallmark of a good thoracic oncology program . despite advancements in imaging , surgical staging remains the gold standard of mediastinal staging for lung cancer . this review article summarizes the technique of transcervical mediastinal lymph node dissection and its role in the staging of non - small cell lung cancer ( nsclc ) .\na transverse collar incision is made about 1 cm superior to the sternal notch to a length of 6\u20138 cm . bilateral anterior jugular veins are divided and subplatysmal flaps are developed superiorly and inferiorly with the upper flap reaching the level of the thyroid cartilage and the lower flap extending below the margin of the sternal notch ( fig .\noperative photograph showing the transverse cervical incision to accomplish temla . subplatysmal flaps have been raised and the strap muscles are being separated\nin this operative photograph , the rultract retractor hook has been placed retrosternally and the sternum has been elevated . the innominate has been dissected and the right paratracheal space accessed\n) . this extensive dissection also facilitates thoracoscopic lobectomy / pneumonectomy as well as saves time by avoiding the need to dissect these stations by vats .\ndissection of the deep right paratracheal space . after the lymph node packet is removed , the distal trachea and azygous vein can be clearly visualized\n) . occasionally , patients have thoracic inlets mobile and open enough to permit direct viewing of the distal tracheobronchial dissection .\nin summary , temla is a promising technique that deserves multi - institutional evaluations for enhanced staging and in approaching the mediastinum for other pathology . future studies are needed to determine whether temla improves patient selection or survival with regards to lung cancer resection .\nj thorac oncol : off publication of the international association for the study of lung cancer .\neur j cardiothorac surg : official journal of the european association for cardio - thoracic surgery .\n) has remained the popular choice . the purpose of this presentation is to report our experience gained from performing 152 retro - peritoneal lymphadenectomies over the past 18 years and is an attempt at the present time to answer caldwell\u2019s (\nthese keywords were added by machine and not by the authors . this process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves .\nboden , g . , gibb , r . : radiotherapy and testicular neoplasms . lancet ( 1951 )\ndean , a . l . : treatment of testis tumors . j . urol . 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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"]}
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", "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"]}
{"id": 56199, "summary": [{"text": "platipus records was a popular trance music record label that was based in london , uk .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "it was founded in 1993 by simon berry , and early releases included union jack and art of trance .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "later , the label included artists like dawnseekers and quietman .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "sublabels included gekko and platipus euro .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "platipus records ltd ceased trading in 2010 .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "berry and the label 's artists relaunched under the porcupine records label , but this was superseded by the founding of platipus music at the end of 2011 . ", "topic": 37}], "title": "platipus records", "paragraphs": ["listen to platipus records volumes 1 - 9 ( classic 90s trance ) now .\nneo & farina \u2018alba rossa\u2019 ( remastered ) . . . - platipus records | facebook\nplatipus records , ltd . ' s albums , tracks , releases and discography / artists - urltoken\n( platipus records ) platmu26lp format : digital global release : 12 . 03 . 18 / beatport exclusive 26 . 02 . 18\nplatipus sub - label , releasing more tribal and techno - ish flavors of trance . not to be confused with disco gekko records .\nplatipus records vol . 2 is great , but there are better cds out there . simon berry is brilliant , but children isn ' t quite the goa sound . better cds are ( for goa ) : spirits of independance ( krembo records ) and dreamland ( for dream music - imp dance records )\nthanks mate ! tried to stay away from the more uplifting stuff platipus released and concentrate on the platipus ' sound ' .\ngot the platipus archive series with volumes 3 and 4 on it , for a tenner . platipus 1 & 2 are still available through that .\nalso availaible as part of the\nplatipus archives 1 + 2\nboxset platbox1 .\n\u2018cactus \u2013 2017 remixes\u2019 will be released 12th june 2017 on beatport . global release 27th june 2017 on platipus .\nthing is most of the latter platipus comps all focused on their new stuff . even a beginners guide to platipus wasn ' t really because it focused far too much on the progressive side and not on the amazing stuff they released between 1993 - 1999\nand the end of platipus arrived . . . i ' m so sad that i can ' t say anything more , except\n10x for these 17 years of heaven\n. hope the spirit and the sound will be kept alive through the new porcupine records label . please , give us news simon . love !\nplatipus released some quality tracks in the late 90 ' s many of which are up there with my favourite trance records of alltime . like previous reviewers , i didnt dig the releases from more recent years quite as much but the the old ones are always the best ones , right ? if you would like an introduction to platipus then volume 4 is an amazing album that showcases lots of the best tracks on this label . a legendary label !\nthis album is not realy my style . bye dragonfly , matsuri , distance , tit insted of platipus that is my sugestion to you .\ni ' ve got a couple of platipus compilations and they all got calling your name on it , but not this version ( coincidently ) .\nat its beginning platipus records had an impressive signal to noise ratio in its releases . simon berry seemed to have worked out a successful formula for electronic trace without sounding formulaic that retains its value years later . that platipus records is no longer active and can serve as a time capsule for a decade and a half of high quality releases is about as good an ending as one could hope for . the label will not be tarnished by new corporate ownership by an entity that would care nothing about the label ' s reputation and which would happily drives the once respected label into a painful and distasteful obscurity . i ' m sure i will always have a fondness for platipus and the window it provides into a period of time which will forever remain behind us . i hope that porcupine is able to perform some future magic that will be reminiscent of platipus only in terms of its quality and the consistency of whatever the\nsound\nturns out to be . platipus cannot be repeated nor should it be . it ' s history , baby . the only other label i can think of for which i had a similar connection perhaps was chicago ' s wax trax , also no longer with us . endings are necessary ; all one can hope for is that there is dignity left when the time comes . in that sense , platipus succeeded . spin on .\ni haven ' t got either . i love trance and have many of the records metioned here on vinal . i shall be out this weekend on the hunt for v1 and v2 a new set of headphones and a bunch of candles !\nas one half of brancaccio & aisher , and suicide sports club , luke brancaccio has been one of bedrock records\u2019 most prolific artists and having recently collaborated with simon berry , has a forthcoming release on circus recordings and a 3rd single imminent on bedrock .\nplatipus\u23aa\u2117 & \u00a9 1993 - 2015 by platipus , uk\u23aalabel managed in collaboration with banshee worx bvba , belgium privacy policy \u23aa legal terms \u23aa cookies \u23aa sitemap \u23aa press \u23aa about this website is powered by beatport . this site ( or application ) is not affiliated with , maintained , endorsed or sponsored by beatport , llc or any of its affiliates .\none of the giant labels and original purveyors of progressive house and trance . platipus have come leaps and bounds over the years and have delivered some epic releases . who will forget the mid 90 ' s sound that has influenced progressive house to no end . robert miles , art of trance , oliver lieb and bt have all been at home on the platipus label from time to time .\nmartin merkel emerged from the shadows at the end of last year with his first single release for simon berry\u2019s platipus records . this was an introduction and taste of his self - described brand of \u201csoulful techno\u201d , steeped in complex emotions and with an attention to musical detail that comes from many years of dedication to his chosen craft . the exciting collection of music is now revealed in its entirety as his \u2018constantin\u2019 album \u2013 a creative project inspired by his emotional journey over the past year and honouring the recent birth of his son . martin\u2019s joining forces with the legendary platipus imprint also marks a bold new direction in the label\u2019s evolution , as its creative ethos develops in an exciting tech house / melodic techno direction .\na somewhat mysterious figure within the european techno scene , this maverick german dj / producer has often stepped away from the egotistical glare of publicity , preferring his music to do the talking . martin merkel is a master of sonic excellence and musicality , his creations have previously often crept out on the likes of cinematique , bonzai , secondary tones , joof , monkey business , neverending and his own shelter 54 imprint . now , under the auspicious guidance of platipus records the most exciting new chapter of his career is about to begin .\nalso available as part of the\nplatipus archives 3 + 4\nboxset platbox2 . track 3 is written on the back of release as\nlsg - hidden of venus ( oliver leib remix )\n.\ni purchased v2 , and yes , it is better . children is a classic , goa or not , and red herring is so dynamic and brilliant . and the mwnn remix of octopus is a fav as well . for those like me who live here is the us , i found an intresting cd called platipus ultimate dream collection or something of the sort , and it was a domestic release of both comps on a double disc compilation . i found it used for 14 . 99 ( compre that with the 60 bucks i paid for both my platipus cds ) , but i already owned both so i had no need . this dream collection cd was released under popular records and bmg here in the us and had the exact same music , so search for that for a nicely priced cd .\nplatipus records have a long and distinguished history having being stalwarts of the trance scene for well over a decade . this release sees platipus headman simon berry - art of trance with another sumptuous offering , persia , also featuring natacha atlas of trans - global underground notoriety on vocals . the original mix is first off the plate , bringing together an typically driving blend of peaktime beats along with a rich tapestry of warm , organic synthlines and twinkling percussion . the mood is uplifting from the off , notching it up a level as atlas ' s orgasmic , mystical vocals are added along with scintillating acid line which eases off before notching back up again . on the flip side is some russian spice with the vorontsov remix displaying an exciting angle to the package . he takes parts of the original and softens the energy levels down with an tighter mix of incessant percussion and housier beats , enhancing the mystical quality of the vocals with added stings and beckoning melodic aftertraces . aot & platipus ; are making a charismatic start to 06 with a definite floorshaker reminiscent of early releases .\nso many amazing ch00ns ! often people don ' t know the discography of an artist / label well enough to make a proper tribute mix , but you showcased platipus ' finest very well . good job on the mixing as well .\nplatipus was one of those labels from the middle of the nineties until the end of the century you could buy records buy nearly blind from and you were as good as never really disappointed . without a doubt this label has a special place in the heart and mind of many musiclovers and has also left his remarkable and unique sound to the ( hard ) trance - scene : classics from union jack like cactus or two full moons and a trout as well as art of trance - kaleidoscope or octopus or the famous libra pres . taylor - anomaly - calling your name . brillant and simply timeless .\ndefinately serious trance techno , both volumes are classics . wouldn ` t change a track . haven ` t yet yeard v3 though . another good suggestion : - listen to dj quicksilver - not bad ( still not as good as platipus ! )\none of the very few trance labels that ' s still near and dear to my heart . i personally didn ' t like the wimpier flavors that starting coming around when they got new sleeve designs in 2000 , but they ' ve still managed to keep the production standards relatively high , it seems . but < i > old < / i > - time platipus records can still bring the house down . relentless , layered acid lines and tribal madness , especially on early union jack releases . melodic trance lovers : buy , beg or steal a couple of releases from before 1997 ; i can guarantee that you ' ll be shocked and provoked .\nit ain ' t goa . it ain ' t techno . it ain ' t ambient . it ain ' t dance music . it is platipus . all these tracks are good , the stand - out ones ( of course ) are by art of trance and union jack ( both aka simon berry ) . the only really dancey track is the technossomy one . these albums ( vol 1 & 2 ) are a teasing taster of what platipus has to offer . my hint : for an audio treat , listen to\nwildlife on one\nby art of trance .\ndespite much great naysaying , i still like this label an awful lot . sure , a lot of the thunder ' s gone , but they still manage to put out releases that feel slightly left of center . their sub - label , gekko , is especially consistent with quirk and curiosity , while platipus euro is a little more loud and raucous . the label isn ' t trying to write out its own history , as is evidenced by their re - releasing many older records . they ' re just trying to stay afloat in changing times . times where trance isn ' t even sure of its own direction anymore . it ' s perfectly fair to not like their current output , but it ' s also only fair to acknowledge their significance .\nso many amazing ch00ns ! often people don ' t know the discography of an artist / label well enough to make a proper tribute mix , but you showcased platipus ' finest very well . good job on the mixing as well . btw , # 30 is art of trance - octopus ( mwnn mix )\ni wanted to make one more comment on the fact that i ran across platipus v3 and purchased it immeaditely to find it is very different . 1 and 2 are much better . and someone please mail me some info on\nsecond nature\nlp from art of trance . i ' ve seen it on mail order , but no where else .\ni purchased this album , and immeaditely went out on search for art of trance and union jack lps . platipus artist has their own unique deep rythim sound i love . i haven ' t obtained v2 yet , but plan on going out to get it rather soon . i recommend this album and for listening beyond v2 , the art of trance lp\nwildlife on one\n.\n1995 - trance , house , tribal sorry for all the ads guys , i have no control over them the second in the compilation series by platipus records . still in its darker , harder , acid influenced stages but with tracks like children it is moving away from that 1 . robert miles - children ( dream version ) 2 . poltergeist - vicious circles ( union jack remix ) [ 00 : 07 : 36 ] 3 . the art of trance - octopus ( man with no name remix ) [ 00 : 14 : 36 ] 4 . salamander - tempest ( union jack remix ) [ 00 : 21 : 52 ] 5 . union jack - red herring ( original mix ) [ 00 : 29 : 03 ] 6 . catalyst - what ? [ 00 : 37 : 41 ] 7 . quietman - plastic gourd ( 10 inch mix ) [ 00 : 45 : 15 ] 8 . the art of trance - octopus ( original mix ) [ 00 : 52 : 22 ] 9 . union jack - cactus [ 01 : 00 : 58 ] 10 . the art of trance - orange [ 01 : 10 : 43 ]\npotentially the finest house / trance compilation of all time , from one of the most influential labels of all time . platipus are beloved by djs the world over and this collection showcases just some of the acts that have been on the label . this collection is loaded with dance floor classics - ' vicious circles ' by poltergeist , ' two full moons and a trout ' by art of trance and ' seadog ' by clanger are just some of the stand out tracks amongst many . if you love house / trance and you don ' t have this then you should hang your head in shame .\n01 . constantin 02 . wonderful life 03 . little wonder 04 . tiefentaucher 05 . parthenon 06 . der riese milz 07 . seelenfarben 08 . black light 09 . ashikaga 10 . patagonia\nthe album opens with the almost tranquil , low - slung groove of title track \u2018contantin\u2019 . its teasing , hypnotic pulsating motifs and distinctive layers of intricate , heart melting , melodies are the perfect entr\u00e9e for what is to come . whether its the bubbling percussion and irresistible , soaring energy of \u2018wonderful life\u2019 , the immediately infectious \u2018little wonder\u2019 , or the glorious symphonic synths of \u2018tiefentaucher\u2019 , martin merkel\u2019s music has a timeless quality that makes exceptional music become so treasured .\nmartin merkel creates his own unique , masterful blend of electronic music by utilising switching , ever - evolving elements as he layers atmospheric excellence over deeply powerful percussive grooves \u2013 check the fizzing dynamism of \u2018parthenon\u2019 . he is equally comfortable changing down a gear for the snappy , techy \u2018der riese milz\u2019 , diving into the darkness on \u2018seelenfarben\u2019 , and building superb elements of growling tension through \u2018black light\u2019 . every track is an homage to the intense emotional power that can be expressed and transmitted through synthesized machine music , none more so that the towering , stunning finale \u2018patagonia\u2019 .\noriginally inspired as an artist by the experimental attitude of italo disco and the embryonic techno scene , via parties at the likes if dorian grey and omen ( frankfurt ) and tresor ( berlin ) , martin merkel\u2019s nascent career saw him develop an early love of analogue synthesisers \u2013 and saw him fill his studio with a desirable collection of moog , roland and waldorf machinery . in recent years he has moved towards a more compact , travel - friendly digital studio set - up , but his love of synthesisers remains a defining characteristic of his uniquely distinctive musical output today and his \u2018constantin\u2019 album is a perfect testament to that love .\n20 remastered classics by oliver lieb aka paragliders / s . o . l , chab , union jack , martin merkel , loud , art of trance , circulation , moogwai , on3 , terra ferma , cai , domestic , kaukuta , & catalyst .\noriginally released in 1994 , \u2018cactus\u2019 is regarded as one of union jack\u2019s finest moments . 23 years on , despite a plethora of requests , no remixes have ever been commissioned\u2026until now .\nirish techno dj / producer and rising star jonno brien originally got the ball rolling last year when he sent in his remix out of the blue . it was quite simply too good to be ignored . carl cox , who was one of only a handful of dj\u2019s to be sent the mix , hammered it worldwide and included it as one of his highlights at the closing party @ space , ibiza .\npsychedelic sorcerers oood remain faithful to the prickly original but slam it into the 21st planet and beyond .\nafter a long hiatus , quietman\u2019s laurence and wilf emerge from a shimmering mirage with a sublime slice of desert sunrise .\n20 remastered classics featuring : oliver leib aka l . s . g / s . o . l . , union jack , dino lenny aka indiana , chab , van bellem , art of trance , orkidea , terra ferma , pob , moogwai , oliver klein , steve gibbs , i - ching , trigger , catalyast , greg murray , jane kumada , blu peter , healium\u200b , kansai and clanger .\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\nmy copy of this great compilation , has one error . track 9 ,\ndeeper than deep\n, is the third eye mix ( 7 . 27 ) which i personally prefer and not the poltergeist remix ( 7 . 18 ) .\ncarl cox - mix tape f . a . c . t [ 1995 ] react mc 56\n1997 trance , progressive trance 1 . libra presents taylor - anomaly - calling your name ( granny mix ) 2 . quietman - now and zen [ 00 : 08 : 01 ] 3 . lsg - hidden sun of venus ( oliver leib remix ) [ 00 : 16 : 27 ] 4 . pob - the awakening ( seismix ) [ 00 : 23 : 25 ] 5 . clanger - seadog ( way out west mix ) [ 00 : 31 : 23 ] 6 . universal state of mind - all because of you ( mindsweeper mix ) [ 00 : 38 : 11 ] 7 . loveclub - the journey ( the light mix ) [ 00 : 45 : 01 ] 8 . art of trance - kaleidoscope [ 00 : 53 : 48 ] 9 . terra ferma - floating [ 01 : 01 : 50 ] 10 . union jack - yeti [ 1 : 11 : 13 ]\nyour current browser isn ' t compatible with soundcloud . please download one of our supported browsers . need help ?\nthis browser doesn ' t support spotify web player . switch browsers or download spotify for your desktop .\nguardians of the galaxy \u2013 the complete mixtape ( vol . 1 & vol . 2 )\nlisten to all your favourite artists on any device for free or try the premium trial .\nwe use cookies to make sure official charts is the number 1 chart site on the web . cookies remember your choices and tailor content and advertising to you to improve your browsing experience . by continuing to use the site you consent to their use .\njoy kitikonti - mixtape history - insomnia 27 - 11 - 1993 . this is the first mixtape of a collection from 90 ' s to 2000\nthis is what i grew up with ! this is the unsurpassable mix . . . this is when goa was at its pinnacle . all classic tracks with artist like hlluciongen , doof , astral , x - dream and many many more .\nthis is what i love about goa trance , atmosphere ! feels lacking in a lot of psy these days . . .\nprobably your best set that i ' ve heard so far from this series . you maintained the same good flow throughout it all . fantastic work and awesome tracks ! please do something similar with more recent years , too !\nlove it , covered mostly all great tracks of that era . long live goa\none of the giant labels and original purveyors of progressive house and trance . view the full label profile\norkidea [ full set ] - transmission the lost oracle ( 29 . 10 . 2016 ) prague\n1998 1 . albion - air ( original mix ) 2 . the art of trance - madagascar ( cygnus - x remix ) [ 00 : 06 : 42 ] 3 . terra - ferma ft . i - ching - obelix ( terra ferma remix ) [ 00 : 13 : 09 ] 4 . humate - 3 . 1 ( bedrock remix ) [ 00 : 20 : 26 ] 5 . narcotik - blue ( original mix ) [ 00 : 30 : 20 ] 6 . pob - boiler ( humate remix ) [ 00 : 39 : 26 ] 7 . chromium - chrome ( original mix ) [ 00 : 46 : 45 ] 8 . sol - pollenflug ( original mix ) [ 00 : 56 : 21 ] 9 . quietman - sleeper ( man with no name remix ) [ 01 : 04 : 04 ] 10 . union jack - cockroach ( original mix ) [ 01 : 11 : 40 ]\npaul oakenfold - tranceport # 1 ( 1998 ) entire cd continuous mix ( 1 . 2 hrs ) ( 192kbps )\nsorry , we just need to make sure you ' re not a robot . for best results , please make sure your browser is accepting cookies .\ncomment : shipped next day from ga , united states . all products are inspected and playing quality guaranteed ( excluding any digital content ) . our friendly multilingual customer service team will be happy to resolve your queries .\nthis is a 2 set cd that has some great progressive trance / house .\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 .\ncomment : quality checked pre - owned articles . media article in excellent condition .\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 .\nthis album is one of the best trance discs ever released ! robert miles\nchildren\nis one of the many great tracks on this disc . if you can get a copy it is well worth the price ! if you have any questions about this disc please email me at : tituscrow50 @ urltoken\nthis cd is amazing if you like dreamy wavy music it ' s one of the best trance cds i ' ve ever listened to . lots of sonar sounds and good progressions with slowed down ambient riffs and pounding housy beats ! montreal # 1 afterhours scene !\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwelcome , guest . please login or register . did you miss your activation email ?\ni have posted a link to this thread on the urltoken blog : urltoken . nice work ! great warmup to tonight episode .\nreally enjoyed that ! so many amazing tunes . i love elektroniikkaa ( van bellen remix )\ntom . . . . i love , love , love this set . . . i recognise so many tracks in here . . . and your mixing is superb ! !\ni ' m so in love with this set . . . i play it directly after gtg with union jack . . . over & over ! ! ! esp . funnel web , papillion , persia , the labyrinth & viola .\ni ' m so in love with this set . . . i play it directly after gtg with union jack . . . over & over ! ! !\nyou posted this on tranceaddict mate ? looks like something they ' d be all over . will grabski when i ' m home and listen on the train saturday\nalso i ' m not impressed at you taking the credit for mr a . bulton ' s mixing skills , shame on you ( hehe , just noticed i ' m a n ' 00 ' b )\nshhhhh arge melijane - look at the name - a . bulton . . . . aka ableton of course i mixed it , but yes i used ableton to do so !\nhaha , i didn ' t get the joke either ps . great choice on the granny mix of calling your name . i love so much of paul brogden ' s shizzle !\nit ' s only ever been the granny mix for me . none of the newer mixes were particularly good apart from moogwais .\nwhat a mix ! just what i needed for my long rides to / from work . never heard that mix of\ncalling you name\n( let alone a few of those tunes ) but it is definately my favourite . cheers mate .\nanything with so many art of trance tracks is likely to be good , but this is actually rather more diverse than it might appear , and less dancefloor oriented than many current compilations . a\nfor simon berry .\ntwo full moons and a trout\nis already a classic while\ncambodia\nemanates all the rights signals too .\nseadog\nis atmospheric , aural , epic , with its sonar sounder - imagine dancing in a nuclear submarine - while the next track\nvicious circles\nis just that - harsh and minimalist . later on\nlollipop man\n( the original flipside of\ntwo full moons . . .\n) is also memorable - fantastic , spaced - out but fast . just as we like it . this cd has to be a must for all art of trance / union jack fans . wait for the next one .\nvolume two is miles better . just check out robert miles ' ' children ' : trance classic !\nunion jack where wicked when they played for radical rehousing in amsterdam last year .\ntwo full moons and a trout is the best trance record out there , union jack crew knew what they were doing 2yrs ago but now trance is so formularised that it is so boring , i only listen to the detoit style of techno because it is all original ideas all with one aim , which is to push the boundries of electronic music and the instruments involved e . g . ( not using the over used roland 303 and 909 ) . nick hulin\ntwo full moons and a trout\nblows me away . as does\nred herring\noff of vol ii . simon berry has created a sound that is so classic . deep , swimming , acid . how do i get\ntwo full moons\non vynal ? - - - chris\nmy opinion . . . these are both brilliant albums , but goa ? these are classic acid trance tracks , not only in their progression but in their use of sound . they aren ' t as textured as goa songs are , and thats what makes them so brilliant . and saying that vol 2 is better ( especialy\nchildren\n) isn ' t a fair comparison at all . most of the tracks on vol 1 are from the early 90 ' s . but still they blow dance floors away like songs from today .\nmy opinion . . . it is one of the best real trance compilations . i prefer this kind of trance but the best track for me comes from the remix of caspar pound of\ntwo full moons and a trout\n. it is just brilliant ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !\ni couldn ' t care less what genre of techno they ' d like to call it . i have the popular recorsd double disc release and i can lose myself in it at any time .\ni am not sure which came out first but i have the ultimate cd collection which is 2cds . . . it is a very good value for someone new to the techno mix . volume 3 is that any better ?\nthis sounds incredibly dated today . the only track which has stood the test of time is\nelectron bender ( willi mix )\nby technossomy ( but i think that the william burroughs voice sample which 1 to 1 copy from\nwords of advice\nby material ( a bill laswell project ) shows quite poor taste ) . rest of this compilation is just old trance and quite boring .\nmy opinion . . . it rocks ! it is my favorite of all time .\nthis compilation really sucks , but i ' m a lover of psychedelic trance so . . . ."]}
{"id": 56201, "summary": [{"text": "the atlanta botanical garden is a 30 acres ( 12 ha ) botanical garden located adjacent to piedmont park in midtown atlanta , georgia , united states .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "incorporated in 1976 , the garden 's mission is to \" develop and maintain plant collections for the purposes of display , education , conservation , research and enjoyment . \" ", "topic": 33}], "title": "atlanta botanical garden", "paragraphs": ["atlanta botanical garden : hours , address , atlanta botanical garden reviews : 4 . 5 / 5\natlanta botanical garden , hardin visitors center atlanta , georgia , usa 4 , 500 sf . greenroofs\n\u201cgreen hornets and waterdrops\u201d ( 2016 ) and \u201cneodymium reeds\u201d ( 2014 ) , part of \u201cchihuly in the garden\u201d at atlanta botanical garden . contributed by jason getz , atlanta botanical garden\ndecember 19 , 2008 - collapse of atlanta botanical garden canopy walkway . . .\nlind complimented the atlanta botanical garden\u2019s expansion since chihuly\u2019s last exhibit there in 2004 .\ndirections the atlanta botanical garden is located adjacent to piedmont park at 1345 piedmont avenue , atlanta , ga , 30309 .\nthe atlanta botanical garden will continue its annual tradition of hosting a tour of private atlanta gardens during mother\u2019s day weekend .\n8 p . m . dates vary . prices vary . atlanta botanical garden , 1345 piedmont ave . , atlanta ; atlanta botanical garden in gainesville , 191 sweetbay drive , gainesville . atlantabg . org .\nthe atlanta botanical garden , gainesville offers a great variety of fun and educational programs .\nthe atlanta botanical garden\u2019s breathtaking new space is sure to become one of the most popular wedding and proposal spots in atlanta .\nvisit the atlanta botanical garden on saturdays and sundays and watch as a chef prepares a meal in the edible garden outdoor kitchen using the atlanta botanical garden\u2019s fresh fruit , vegetable and herb garden . the demos are free with admission to the garden .\n2012 woodruff foundation awards the garden with $ 2 . 5 million gift for development of atlanta botanical garden , gainesville .\nsatellite garden names : atlanta botanical garden - gainesville , gainesville , georgia , usa 185 - acres ( 75 hectares ) .\nstep into a world of magic and serenity at the atlanta botanical . . .\ngarden lights , holiday nights at atlanta botanical garden lights the night with one million energy - efficient led lights every holiday season .\nconservation of carnivorous plants and bog communities at atlanta botanical garden , georgia , u . s . a .\natlanta \u2014 one construction worker was killed and 18 others were injured friday when an elevated pedestrian walkway they were building collapsed at the atlanta botanical garden .\nthe oldest garden on the site , the japanese garden , actually predates the atlanta botanical gardens . organized in 1960 and maintained by the\nin the 1960 ' s . this garden was renovated in 1990 . the herb garden was the first garden added under the newly organized atlanta botanical garden . a vine arbor was added along featuring flowering vines suitable for the atlanta area .\nthat said , lind believes that one ray is the only piece breaking during the installation at the atlanta botanical garden .\nfamed glass artist dale chihuly is returning to the atlanta botanical garden for an encore exhibition of his spectacular works of art .\n2015 bruce munro : light in the garden is presented as the summer exhibition ; the atlanta botanical garden , gainesville , opens its first phase of development .\nthe mission of the atlanta botanical garden is to develop and maintain plant collections for display , education , research , conservation and enjoyment .\ncan\u2019t make it to cocktails in the garden ? don\u2019t worry . the atlanta botanical garden\u2019s gainesville location hosts a similar monthly event that allows attendees to enjoy live music and alcohol in the garden .\nbottom line : a crowd - pleasing glass artist returns to the atlanta botanical garden with some great and some mediocre work in the mix .\nas of late june , refurbished wells at the garden were providing water for the cherokee garden , great lawn , conifer garden , strickland garden , robinson gazebo , japanese garden , parterre garden and rose garden .\nafter a two - year hiatus , cocktails in the garden returns may 11 in the atlanta botanical garden\u2019s new skyline garden space . unwind from a long day at work by mingling with other adults and taking in \u201cthe curious garden\u201d exhibit .\nvisitors grant permission to the atlanta botanical garden to utilize their image , likeness , and / or sound recordings for the purpose whatsoever in perpetuity .\nthe atlanta botanical garden hosts concerts - check the website for the current schedule of events to see if one of your favorite artists is performing .\nthere\u2019s a greenhouse at the atlanta botanical garden and as you walk into it , you see this gorgeous display of chihuly art . so beautiful !\ni was in atlanta for a business trip and took an extra day to visit the botanical garden . it is a fabulous garden . altanta should be proud of this gem .\nthis botanical garden is one of the very best i have been to . it is spectacula\n6 - 10 p . m . thursdays . may 11 - sept . 28 . $ 21 . 95 ; members , free . atlanta botanical garden , 1345 piedmont ave . , atlanta . urltoken .\nadam schwerner , director of horticulture at disneyland , is taking a vacation in atlanta and doing what he likes to do best , which is create art . his installation at the atlanta botanical garden hangs orchids from chandeliers , paints a few thousand gourds bright red and dots the grounds with trees painted in ice cream colors . photo : courtesy atlanta botanical garden\nat your request , following is a summary of the atlanta botanical gardens - canopy walk shoring system and its design .\ndale chihuly , macchia forest , 2017 , the new york botanical garden . \u00a9 chihuly studio .\nplease contact carrie radcliffe ( restoration coordinator & safeguarding database manager , department of conservation & research - atlanta botanical garden ) for more information about this project .\npiedmont park\u2019s neighbor , the atlanta botanical garden , will bloom throughout summer with a series of family - friendly and date - worthy events beginning this month .\nmeet scott mcmahan and learn about the atlanta botanical garden ' s international plant explorer program and the may 23 , 2018 auction to benefit its vital conservation work .\ndale chihuly , glass house fiori , 2017 , the new york botanical garden . \u00a9 chihuly studio .\n6 - 9 p . m . dates vary . $ 8 ; members , free . atlanta botanical garden in gainesville , 191 sweetbay drive , gainesville . urltoken .\n\u201cchihuly in the garden\u201d will showcase spectacular glass art \u2014 floating in pools , suspended in air , and dotting a lush landscape with pink roses and blue and white azaleas \u2014 at the atlanta botanical garden .\nlearn from garden horticulturist jim smith about how imaginary worlds : once upon a time came to life with hundreds of thousands of plants at the atlanta botanical garden . learn more at atlantabg . or . . .\nby vertically stacking the herb garden in the space of the former 1 - acre parking lot , the atlanta botanical garden could save enough space to create the scana energy outdoor kitchen right next door for cooking demonstrations featuring seasonal vegetables from the garden .\n2014 construction begins on atlanta botanical garden , gainesville ; new restaurant partnership with chef linton hopkins for the caf\u00e9 at linton ' s in the garden ; garden kicks off $ 50 million nourish & flourish capital campaign for new and renovated gardens and facilities .\nthe canopy walk , which had risen as much as 45 feet into the treetops , after its collapse at the atlanta botanical garden . flanking it are concrete - pouring trucks .\ngarden admission and special events tickets purchased online or onsite at the atlanta botanical garden are date and event specific . tickets are only valid for the date and time of admission listed on the ticket and are non - refundable .\nthe peculiar colored trees in the atlanta botanical garden are bringing joy to atlanta residents rerouted through piedmont because of construction on the collapsed i - 85 bridge , according to the garden\u2019s ceo . mary pat matheson said she\u2019s heard from a few commuters about how the trees , a part of the garden\u2019s new \u201cthe curious garden\u201d exhibit , have elicited a smile despite their traffic woes .\nestablished in 1913 , atlanta convention & visitors bureau is a private , nonprofit organization created to favorably impact the atlanta economy through conventions and tourism .\nexplore more than 30 acres of breathtaking botanical bliss at the atlanta botanical gardens , located adjacent to piedmont park in midtown . since the garden opened more than 35 years ago , there ' s been more than 50 different updates , new exhibits and upgrades applied to the facility , making these gardens a must see for any family in atlanta .\nwhere atlanta botanical garden exhibits such as the recent \u201cchihuly in the garden\u201d highlighted art with the plants as the backdrop , this exhibit brings the attention back to the garden itself . the purpose of the exhibit is to \u201cshock\u201d visitors into paying closer attention to the nature around them .\ndale chihuly , red reeds on logs , 2016 , the new york botanical garden , installed 2017 . \u00a9 chihuly studio .\nyear : 2009 owner : atlanta botanical garden location : atlanta , ga , usa building type : non - profit type : extensive & intensive system : single source provider size : 4 , 500 sq . ft . grade : 1 % access : accessible , open to public\nmary pat matheson , executive director of atlanta botanical gardens , is excited about this unique expansion of the garden . \u201cbecause this unusual new feature will provide such a memorable adventure for visitors , we believe the canopy walk will become an icon for the city of atlanta . \u201d\nthe atlanta botanical garden is in piedmont park , the city\u2019s central public gathering space . the steel structure of the new walkway , resembling the raised tracks of a train or a roller coaster , was visible from the entrance of the garden .\nin the early 1990 ' s the garden concentrated on creating new programs and expanding its vision for the future , but by 1999 the atlanta botanical garden began expanding its gardens again with the children ' s garden and the trustee garden . the fuqua center was expanded in 2002 and the seminal event in the garden ' s future occurred when washington artist dale chihuly oversaw the installation of his works into the atlanta botanical garden . the display opened on may 1 , 2004 , and was originally scheduled to end on october 31 , 2004 . the show was extended into 2005 .\nthe nationally recognized collections expand the horticultural palette of atlanta botanical garden . the garden has already developed a sophisticated horticultural operation and the largest conservation nursery in the southeast on the property . endangered plants are propagated on the site for the conservation program .\nlast week a friend and i visited the atlanta botanical garden to see the garden and the beautiful art of dale chihuly . this beautiful piece hangs inside the main building in the garden . i think it may stay there full - time , seems like i\u2019ve seen it there on previous trips .\n9 a . m . - 7 p . m . tuesdays - sundays . $ 21 . 95 ; children ( ages 3 - 12 ) , $ 15 . 95 ; members and children under 3 , free . atlanta botanical garden , 1345 piedmont ave . , atlanta . urltoken .\nin 2013 and 2014 the atlanta botanical garden had fabulous exhibits called \u201cimaginary worlds\u201d featuring mosaiculture , and the shaggy dog and earth goddess were part of those exhibits . they have both become permanent features at the garden . you can read about the exhibits here :\nthe plant giants have returned with an all new story in atlanta and gainesville .\nget your tickets to this year ' s music series in atlanta and gainesville .\ngardeners get a close - up look at plants that grow well in atlanta .\natlanta attorney buys trumphotels . org , plasters it with images of immigrant detention centers\nwatch as crews at the atlanta botanical garden install and plant peacock , a piece in the 2018 exhibition of living plant sculptures , imaginary worlds : once upon a time , on display through october 2 . . .\nwatch as crews at the atlanta botanical garden assemble the largest piece in the 2018 exhibition of living plant sculptures , imaginary worlds : once upon a time , on display through october 28 , 2018 . . . .\na 2004 outdoor art exhibition by dale chihuly sparked positive growth of many kinds at the atlanta botanical garden , and the midtown attraction now plans to hold the biggest outdoor show the seattle glass artist has ever created .\nsettlements totaling more than $ 15 million have been reached over the collapse of an elevated platform at the atlanta botanical garden complex that killed one construction worker and injured others , a lawyer for the workers said tuesday .\nthe plant with purplish berries is and american beautyberry . it is a native plant here in the south that is deer resistant and a good food source for birds . thank you for the tour of the chilhuly exhibit at the atlanta botanical garden . your photos have convinced me to make the trip to atlanta before the exhibit leaves the garden .\nthe exhibition presented chihuly ' s stunning glass sculptures within the garden ' s lush botanical setting . hailed as atlanta ' s cultural event of the year , chihuly in the garden wove together art and nature . the majesty of dale chihuly ' s glass was showcased with the inspiring plant collections of the garden .\ndirections the atlanta botanical garden , gainesville is located at 1911 sweetbay drive , gainesville , ga 30501 . the entrance is off cleveland highway a 1 / 4 mile north of limestone parkway on what was formerly lakehill drive .\nenjoy the tranquility of the atlanta botanical garden , gainesville while sipping a glass of wine . this year , wine in the woodlands will be celebrating a different group of valued community members each month with half priced admission .\nevery aspect of the atlanta botanical gardens is driven by what the garden calls \u201csustainability in action\u201d which has , as its goal , the achievement of responsible environmental stewardship as well as the realization of energy and water conservation .\nthe lawsuits were filed against the botanical garden and seven construction companies : williams erection co . , steelfab inc , southeast access , shore all corp . , atlas piers of atlanta , halvorson & partners and lbyd inc .\nonly have an hour to visit the garden ? make your time count and visit the fuqua conservatory , japanese garden , rose garden , or the lovely anne cox chambers southern seasons garden .\nmy wife and i were in atlanta for two san francisco giants games and some sight - seeing . we had three days to fill in addition to our two night games at turner field . looking at the local attractions , the atlanta botanical garden clearly made the cut for some of our time , as we ' re plant aficianados . we ' ve visited major botanical gardens in . . .\n2016 the garden welcomes an encore exhibition of dale chihuly ' s art , chihuly in the garden ; a new restaurant , linton ' s , opens , featuring james beard award - winning chef linton hopkins ' cuisine ; the renovated children ' s gardens opens and is renamed the lou glenn children ' s garden . the first book about the garden , urban oasis : the atlanta botanical garden , is published .\nlaw said the botanical garden\nhad hired reputable contractors and was covered by their insurance . the garden left it to the contractors and subcontractors to appropriately build the canopy walk bridge .\n1345 piedmont ave ne ( 2 , 121 . 42 mi ) atlanta , georgia 30309\nwith the headline : plunge of elevated walkway in atlanta kills worker and hurts 18 .\nmatheson said garden members and other guests never stopped asking for an atlanta encore , which she acknowledged she pursued for about eight years .\nnoon , 1 p . m . and 2 p . m . saturdays and sundays . through october . $ 21 . 95 ; children ( ages 3 - 12 ) , $ 15 . 95 ; members and children under 3 , free . atlanta botanical garden , 1345 piedmont ave . , atlanta . urltoken .\nwoweeeeee ! i have always known atlanta botanical gardens is on my list to see someday\u2014and now it has moved to the top of my list . your photos are amazing , and the garden is spectacular\u2026thanks so much for the tour !\nthe three installations created specifically for the atlanta botanical garden are : \u201cblack and green striped herons with icicle clusters\u201d in the orchard display house , \u201cthree graces tower\u201d in the cox courtyard , and \u201cfire amber herons\u201d at the sibley fountain .\ndale chihuly , white tower with fiori , 2017 , 13 x 5 x 5 ' , the new york botanical garden . \u00a9 chihuly studio .\n9 a . m . - 7 p . m . tuesdays - sundays . may 6 - oct . 29 . $ 21 . 95 ; children ( ages 3 - 12 ) , $ 15 . 95 ; members and children under 3 , free . atlanta botanical garden , 1345 piedmont ave . , atlanta . urltoken .\nwalk through the treetops on the kendeda canopy walk , learn about new plants in the sheffield botanical library and discover seasonal edibles in the edible garden .\ndale chihuly , sapphire star , 2010 , 92 x 93 x 92\n, the new york botanical garden , installed 2017 . \u00a9 chihuly studio .\nnatural daylight : also , where possible , natural daylight is being used to improve the \u201cbotanical garden experience\u201d and to reduce energy usage in its buildings .\nthe 2010 opening of the edible garden , cascades garden , and canopy walk marked the completion an expansion project which nearly doubled the size of the garden .\nmix and mingle at the most beautiful cocktail party in the city ! enjoy specialty cocktails , live music , themed games and activities while exploring the\nimaginary worlds\ndisplay at night during this after - hours social at the atlanta botanical garden .\non march 18 , 1989 , the dorothy chapman fuqua conservatory of the atlanta botanical garden opened to positive reviews and was named one of the atlanta wonders by the atlanta journal and constitution . it offered\nvisitors a whirlwind tour of exotic lands from all over the world . madagascar , the seychelle islands , south african deserts and american wetlands are among the many stops .\nthe 16 , 000 - square - foot conservatory was made possible by a gift from atlanta businessman j . b . fuqua and named in honor of his wife . atlanta was welcome to visit the gardens for free to see the new exhibit .\nmanagers at atlanta botanical garden conducted a \u201c green expansion plan \u201d highlighting the five following areas : sustainable site development , water savings , energy efficiency , materials selection , indoor environmental quality . throughout the completion of the expansion plan , the garden was careful to address environmental , societal , and economic impacts .\nyour gift can help the garden connect , cultivate and preserve . help the garden grow this # givingtuesday !\ncall us at 404 . 814 . 4000 130 west paces ferry road nw atlanta , ga 30305\natlanta botanical garden hosts many events and classes throughout the summer and fall . if you\u2019d like to learn more specifics about the garden and the plants in bloom , take one of the garden tours that are free with admission to the park . tours begin each tuesday and thursday at 1 : 30 p . m . with experts who can answer your gardening questions .\nin 2016 the atlanta botanical garden celebrated its 40th anniversary with an exhibition by world - famous glass sculptor dale chihuly . the show was a blockbuster success\u2014notching record attendance for the garden . for this year\u2019s annual art installation , ceo and president mary pat matheson wanted to put the spotlight back on the grounds themselves .\nchihuly in the garden startled visitor expectations , stretched their imaginations and offered a new way of experiencing plants and art ,\nmatheson said . as a result of the exhibition ' s success , matheson hosted delegations from kew gardens in london , detroit botanical garden , denver botanic gardens and new york botanical garden , fielding their questions about staging chihuly in those public gardens .\nthe botanical gardens are small compared to several i ' ve been to but i love the atlanta botanical gardens because there is peace and tranquility in the heart of downtown atlanta . many knowledgeable docents are there to help you if you need it but with signage , markers , etc , you will have a wonderful walk through the property . they also have special events and midnight strolls listed on their website .\nin 2015 , nature connects : art with lego bricks traveled to the atlanta botanical garden , gainesville . gainesville\u2019s woodland garden provided the perfect backdrop for more than 375 , 000 lego bricks and features fanciful creatures such as a 6 - foot - tall praying mantis and a swallowtail butterfly with a 5 - foot wingspan .\nhe\u2019s baaaaaack . after helping the atlanta botanical garden attract a record - breaking 375 , 000 visitors and launch its fledgling series of art exhibitions in the garden in 2004 , seattle - based glass artist dale chihuly has returned to the garden with 20 pieces placed throughout the shrubs , manicured lawns , woodlands and meadows of this glorious human - devised celebration of the natural world .\nat the atlanta botanical garden , the exhibit will help mark the 40th anniversary of the garden , which doubled its footprint from 15 to 30 acres as part of an expansion completed in 2010 . enhancements to the property continue . chef linton hopkins\u2019 \u201cplant - to - plate\u201d restaurant is having its debut this week . and an updated children\u2019s garden is set to open in june .\nproject name : atlanta botanical garden , hardin visitors center year : 2009 owner : atlanta botanical garden location : atlanta , ga , usa building type : non - profit type : extensive & intensive system : single source provider size : 4500 sq . ft . slope : 1 % access : accessible , open to public submitted by : ernie higgins , itsaul natural & urltoken designers / manufacturers of record : plant supplier : saul nurseries architect : jova / daniels / busby project manager : silverman construction program management landscape architect : edaw greenroof system : garden roof assembly , american hydrotech growing media : stalite permatill\u00ae general contractor : hardin construction company growing media supplier : itsaul natural windows and curtain wall : kawneer\nthe garden was one of the first to be renovated in 1980 . the second oldest garden in the facility is the rose garden , which was created and maintained by the\nfind carnivorous plants \u2013 plants that eat bugs ! \u2013 in the upper woodland garden , conservation garden , fuqua conservatory , fuqua orchid center and the children ' s garden .\nthanks for the atlanta tour . we have relatives near there and i will tell them about it .\nvisit on a thursday evening may through october until 10 p . m . for cocktails in the garden and a beautiful view of the atlanta , ga skyline .\na 2004 outdoor art exhibition by chihuly , an internationally acclaimed artist , sparked positive growth of many kinds at the atlanta botanical garden , and the midtown attraction is set to hold what is believed to be one of the biggest outdoor shows the seattle glass artist has ever created .\nparticipation on the \u201d atlanta cultural operations team . \u201d this team is comprised of the operational leaders for a number of local organizations including the atlanta history center , the fernbank museum of natural history , the atlanta zoo and the georgia aquarium . as a team they share best practices and mutually support individual team member initiatives .\nthe 1 . 5 - acre garden also features an aquatic plant pond , a bog garden that offers an up - close look at plants such as venus\u2019 flytrap , and a display of the garden\u2019s cactus and succulent collection . the latter are displayed in a series of steel boxes throughout the space . stone planters created from spaces used during the 1800s cotton states exposition in piedmont park are scattered throughout the garden\u2019s new space . atlanta botanical garden officials say the planters were incorporated as a nod to an oft - forgotten piece of history .\nbring your kids on your visit because the atlanta botanical garden has a wonderful children\u2019s garden with interactive learning experiences for all age groups . during my recent visit , i saw many moms and young children enjoying the plants and the exhibits . there are several places for kids to climb , smell and touch the plants and dip their hands in the water .\ndale chihuly , palazzo ducale tower , 1996 , 13\u00bd x 8 x 7\u00bd ' , the new york botanical garden , installed 2017 . \u00a9 chihuly studio . photograph by robert benson .\nthe atlanta botanical garden is a\nmust see\nattraction located in midtown atlanta . for the next few months ( april 30 - october 30 ) , there will be an additional reason to visit in order to see the chihuly exhibits throughout the garden . the garden provides an enjoyable opportunity to see many different magnificent plants and flowers from around the world . the mother earth sculpture is spectacular and there are various sections of the garden intended to appeal to all ages . we enjoyed walking through the\nedible garden\nwhich included numerous recipes posted to creatively consume the produce . there is a restaurant on site although we did not try it . you can also email the botanical garden team with a picture of a tree or plant to get information on items seen . we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and look forward to our next visit .\n9 a . m . - 6 p . m . tuesdays - sundays . through july 15 . $ 8 ; children ( ages 3 - 12 ) , $ 5 ; members and children under 3 , free . atlanta botanical garden in gainesville , 1911 sweetbay drive , gainesville . urltoken .\nsusan , i so enjoyed seeing chihuly\u2019s art in the atlanta botanical gardens . i have admire his artistry for years and we were in seattle this past june and visited chihuly garden and glass . if you have time here is the link to my post on his museum ! pam @ everyday living\nin 2014 , philip haas brought his exhibition four seasons to the garden . beneath the sculptures , featured in an exhibition at the new york botanical garden last summer , a temporary garden planting formed a living carpet from which the sculptures emerged . the exuberant flowers added a living element to haas\u2019 intricate artistic vision .\nchildren summer camps qualify for the atlanta school tours rate . please complete the registration form to begin booking your visit\nwe are trying to join as we are new to atlanta and in past visits have loved the gardens . unfortunat\njewel wicker is an atlanta native , georgia state university graduate and entertainment reporter . she typically covers local events .\nrefreshments in atlanta , enjoy a garden inspired menu from the team of chef jason paolini at longleaf restaurant . light snacks and refreshments are also available seasonally . outside food and beverage are not permitted . during daytime hours , garden admission is required for non - members . during garden lights , holiday nights , garden admission is required for both members and non - members .\nspend a day with the family walking through the treetops on the kendeda canopy walk , learning about new plants in the sheffield botanical library , and discovering seasonal edibles in the edible garden .\nmatheson ' s farsighted vision of bringing the work of this internationally renowned glass sculptor to atlanta paid off handsomely . garden visitation in 2004 more than doubled to 425 , 000 ; gift shop sales were up 400 percent after selling 70 studio pieces , and membership was at an all - time high for the atlanta botanical garden , with 19 , 000 member households . chihuly nights extended garden hours every tuesday evening , with dinner and wine available for purchase . a video documentary about chihuly in the garden was produced by wsb - tv and ran continuously in the exhibit hall , and audio tours were available for visitors .\nthe green expansion : phase i has resulted in beautiful new gardens and amenities for visitors to enjoy for years to come . when phase ii is complete in 2010 , the project will position atlanta botanical garden at the forefront of botanical gardens around the world . five key areas of human and environmental health have been emphasized during the construction phase : sustainable site development , water savings , energy efficiency , materials selection and indoor environmental quality .\nconsidered to be the attraction that put the atlanta botanical garden on the map , the dorothy chapman fuqua conservatory was a gift to the garden from developer and politician j . b . fuqua and his wife in 1989 . the fuqua orchid center was added in 2002 . although the buildings cover 16 , 000 square feet only about 10 , 000 square feet are open to the public .\nstep into a world of magic and serenity at the atlanta botanical garden , where features like the fuqua orchid center treat visitors to a rare collection of high - elevation orchids never before grown in the southeast . general admission : $ 21 . 95 children admission : $ 15 . 95 ( free for children 3 or younger )\nthe sustainability achieved encompasses not only the garden and its interaction with visitors , employees and vendors , but also in its interaction with the city of atlanta and with other local and national cultural institutions .\nthat\u2019s the garden canopy walk visible there in the background . it\u2019s fun to walk across and look down on the garden . let\u2019s go up onto the canopy walk and look down on this part of the garden .\noccurring every thursday through sept . 28 , cocktails in the garden will take place in a different section of the popular atlanta attraction every month . local arts organizations and a dj will provide live entertainment during the event as attendees sip drinks from a cash bar , play games on the lawn and admire the new installations . in previous years , the atlanta ballet and the atlanta symphony orchestra participated in this event . this year\u2019s participants have not been announced .\nowner description : step into a world of magic and serenity at the atlanta botanical garden , where features like the fuqua orchid center treat visitors to a rare collection of high - elevation orchids never before grown in the southeast . general admission : $ 21 . 95 children admission : $ 15 . 95 ( free for children 3 or younger )\nin 2004 , mary pat matheson , garden president & ceo , secured the most prestigious exhibit in the garden ' s history , chihuly in the garden . an exhibition of 50 original glass sculptures by internationally renowned glass artist dale chihuly were on display at the garden . the nine - month blockbuster exhibition brought the garden to the forefront of cultural tourism in the southeast .\nfor more information about cherokee garden library , please contact garden library director , staci catron , at 404 . 814 . 4046 or scatron @ urltoken .\nthank you for sharing the beautiful atlanta botanical garden . i\u2019m also a wa . state resident & have enjoyed chihuly\u2019s art glass for years . he is originally from tacoma , wa . \u2013 so , a local guy ! the beauty berry is callicarpa : : urltoken the berries are a gorgeous color in the fall . love your blog ! barb w .\ni loved the pictures of the atlanta botanical gardens and the chihuly exhibit . when you went to the gardens recently , how long did it take you to tour the garden ? i want to go before the exhibit closes , but wanted to make sure that i allow adequate time to see the exhibit . thanks for sharing this amazing place , susan .\nwowza ! what a gorgeous display of nature and art ! i would absolutely love to visit someday . i did see some of the chihuly pieces when i visited the botanical garden in phoenix last year . they are fantastic !\nthe ajc features team spotlights arts previews , reviews , profiles , news features and breaking news on atlanta ' s cultural and life scene .\nsince 1961 , atlanta magazine , the city\u2019s premier general interest publication , has served as the authority on atlanta , providing its readers with a mix of long - form nonfiction , lively lifestyle coverage , in - depth service journalism , and literary essays , columns , and profiles .\nwhen most of the exhibits were removed in may , 2005 , the atlanta botanical gardens was seeing 7 , 500 per day average with weekend rates nearing 20 , 000 people . two years earlier work had begun on an expansion of the facilities by andropogen associates of philadelphia and it seemed as though chihuly in the garden provided a thundering\nyes\nto those development plans .\ni visited the chihuly gardens in seattle this summer . it is fantastic ! you must go see it . they also show a film showing how they assemble the pieces and show him at work , i haven\u2019t visited the atlanta botanical gardens but now i think i must . how long will it be there ? i am about 2 hrs . north of atlanta . i enjoy your blog so much ; try not to ever miss one .\n. can not wait to return back to the garden in the summer months .\nlove visiting the botanical gardens . the flowers are beautiful . incredible sculptures made from the flowers , beautiful water fountains and the grounds are always perfectly groomed .\nin 2005 , locomotion in the garden : trains across georgia was a spectacular installation of enchanting views with recognizable atlanta and georgia landmarks sculpted from natural materials . miniature garden railways set the scene for this enchanting exhibit of model trains riding through dramatic mountains and valleys , over bridges and into a bustling city .\nmatheson said that members and other guests never stopped asking for an atlanta encore , which she acknowledged she has pursued for six or seven years .\ninterested in gardening , landscape design , garden history , horticulture , floral design , botanical art , cultural landscapes , natural landscapes and plant ecology ? who isn ' t ? ! come see over 32 , 000 books , photographs , manuscripts , seed catalogs , and landscape drawings included in the cherokee garden library collection . these rare and valuable resources tell the story of horticulture and botanical history in the southeastern united states and areas of influence throughout america , europe , and asia .\nenhancements to the property continue apace , with the children\u2019s garden now under renovation and construction continuing on linton\u2019s in the garden . chef linton hopkins\u2019 \u201cplant - to - plate\u201d restaurant concept is expected to debut around the time \u201cchihuly in the garden\u201d opens .\nan official of atlanta fire rescue said the workers had begun pouring concrete into the steel framework of the 600 - foot - long canopy walk , a new attraction at the garden that was scheduled to open next spring . the walk , which rises to a height of as much as 45 feet , was to allow visitors a view of the treetops and the atlanta skyline .\npurchased from dr . ben walker by the gentleman ' s driving club in 1887 , the land which holds the atlanta botanical garden housed the piedmont exposition that year and the cotton states and international exposition ( a world ' s fair ) in 1895 . the oldest structures in the gardens date back to the 1895 exposition and were part of the\nmillennium gate .\nwhen edwin ansley developed ansley park purchasing piedmont park became lucrative to the city because it could annex the surrounding area . atlanta purchased the whites only park in 1904 .\nin 1984 this species was listed endangered under the u . s . endangered species act . it is currently listed as critically endangered on the iucn red list . in 1990 , atlanta botanical garden received 155 clones of t . taxifolia propagated from the remaining natural population by arnold arboretum and the center for plant conservation . this material has been safeguarded at the atlanta botanical garden since that time , and propagation efforts have increased the collection to include almost 1 , 000 plants , including nearly 500 distinct vegetative clones from the wild . the distribution of material across institutions has decreased ; only two of the original ten gardens still maintain collections . the number of clonal lineages has decreased only slightly in the past 25 years , but only half of cultivated material across multiple institutions remains . the center for plant conservation ( cpc ) awarded sponsorship to the garden for torreya taxifolia in 2010 .\non december 19 , 2008 , a construction employee was killed and several other employees were injured when a canopy steel bridge under construction at the atlanta botanical garden in atlanta suddenly collapsed . at the time of the incident , concrete was being poured over the bridge deck . the collapse was massive , involving over seventy percent of the bridge . this was the first day that concrete was being poured . at the time of the collapse , the entire bridge structural frame was being supported over fifteen temporary shoring towers at approximately 30 ft . on centers .\nstunning grounds . . . beautiful , creative , peaceful . . . one of the best things to see in atlanta . we thoroughly enjoyed this !\nbotanical garden executive director mary pat matheson said tuesday she could not confirm the terms of the settlement .\nit was a very tragic event for the garden , for all the families involved and for all the men who were injured ,\nshe said .\nwe are glad it is close to being all behind us .\nevery chihuly exhibit is designed to be site - specific , and roughly a third of \u201cchihuly in the garden\u201d is being created uniquely for atlanta . the works will be on view amid plantings , floating in pools and suspended in air .\nvisitors who do not comply with these guidelines may be asked to leave the garden .\nwas nice , and we even made smores in the garden ' s fire pits .\ni loved his exhibit when it was in dallas . this garden is amazing too !\nfor what was a first - time effort to market the botanical attraction as an open - air museum , garden visitation mushroomed from 200 , 000 to 425 , 000 in 2004 , and memberships rose from 12 , 000 to 19 , 000 households .\natlanta botanical garden ( abg ) retained jova / daniels / busby , architects of atlanta , ga to design the canopy walkway ( canopy bridge ) for their facility at 1345 piedmont avenue , atlanta , ga . halvorson and partners , p . c . , also of atlanta , were the structural engineers . the architects and engineers designed the canopy bridge with inspiration from the famed spanish architect , santiago calatrava , as an s - curved walkway rising from one end from the ground to a height of 35 feet and then sloping down to the other end . the canopy bridge was to be supported by cables strung from five masts which were off - set from the bridge . near the center of the bridge was a fixed span , 70 ' long supported by inclined v - shaped columns . the canopy bridge was approximately 575 ' long . the width of the bridge varied from 11 ' to 18 ' , providing overlookers to the visitors of the garden .\nadam schwerner , director of horticulture at disneyland , is taking a vacation in atlanta and doing what he likes to do best , . . . read more\n\u201cin some regards , chihuly and the garden , we\u2019ve grown up together \u2014 not together , but simultaneously , \u201d garden president and ceo mary pat matheson said . \u201cchihuly and his design team were relatively new to the garden exhibit world when they came here . and we were just a young garden \u2014 the chihuly exhibit was our coming out party . \u201d\nthe garden is open this summer , tuesday to sunday , from 9 : 00 a . m . to 7 : 00 p . m . admission is $ 15 for adults , $ 12 for seniors and $ 12 for children ages 3 to 17 . children under 3 are free . if you purchase a yearly membership , you can visit as often as you like throughout the year . there is an additional parking fee . for more information about the atlanta botanical garden , visit their website at urltoken .\ni really enjoyed spending a couple hours here taking in the sights , sounds and smells of this garden . worth the admission if you enjoy studying garden layout etc . glad to see they have a japanese garden ( my favorite style ) , albeit a tiny one .\ncompleted in early - 2010 , the green expansion plan resulted in a new visitor\u2019s center , the building of green roofs , the installation of an underground 100 , 000 - gallon water cistern , the construction of a new pedestrian path , and the planting of a southern seasons garden . every aspect of the atlanta botanical gardens is driven by what the garden calls \u201csustainability in action\u201d which has , as its goal , the achievement of responsible environmental stewardship as well as the realization of energy and water conservation . the sustainability achieved encompasses not only the garden and its interaction with visitors , employees and vendors , but also in its interaction with the city of atlanta and with other local and national cultural institutions . for more information on the complete case study , click here .\n1996 garden design magazine names fuqua conservatory one of top three in u . s . ; red venus fly trap\nakai ryu\nintroduced ; first garden collecting trip to china made\nweekly shows and classes include growing edibles , yoga in the garden and so much more .\nin 2004 , mary pat matheson , garden president & ceo , secured the most prestigious exhibit in the garden ' s history , chihuly in the garden . an exhibition of original glass sculptures by internationally renowned glass artist dale chihuly were on display at the garden from may - october , with an extended run through december . the nine - month blockbuster exhibition , sponsored by target stores , brought the garden to the forefront of cultural tourism in the southeast .\nrecycling granite curbs and reusing materials from the site to preserve the history of the garden .\nmost of the 13 species of native azaleas in he southeast are grown in the garden .\nback outside again in another part of the garden we saw this off in the distance .\nnext monday at the garden , aglanta eats offers a hyper - local food festival featuring atl - grown produce prepared by trending chefs . yum ! the event , in partnership with the city of atlanta mayor ' s office of resilience , benefits groundwork atlanta and aglanta grows - a - lot , which makes vacant city lots available to urban farmers and community gardeners . what a delicious way to support a greener atl !\nthe atlanta convention and visitors bureau has publicly recognized this achievement , and estimated the chihuly in the garden exhibition brought in $ 50 - $ 60 million and approximately 1 , 000 hotel - nights to the city of atlanta during its nine - month run .\nthis is a conservative estimate , based on the formula for computing economic impact that is endorsed by the travel industry association of america ,\nsaid acvb representatives .\nanother \u201cmust - see\u201d is the new edible garden , built in what was once an abandoned parking lot . the purpose of this garden is to encourage the farm - to - table concept of growing and eating fresh and locally - grown food . an outdoor kitchen will give atlanta\u2019s celebrity chefs a venue for cooking demonstrations using the edible garden\u2019s harvest . garden chef demos will be held every saturday and sunday , noon until 1 : 00 , from may through october and recipes will be available so you can try the chefs\u2019 creations at home .\nstrategic sustainability performance plan . the garden\u2019s green expansion plan placed a strategic emphasis on environmental stewardship .\nthis is another piece that i think remains in the garden year round . isn\u2019t it beautiful !\nthe main one in seattle can be seen online . lovely ! great garden to stroll through .\nhi susan , i live in south georgia but would definitely like to plan a trip to the botanical garden . the plant that you couldn\u2019t identify looked like a beauty berry bush . usually the berries are a bright violet color . those berries look pale . it was all amazing .\nhope you enjoyed this tour of the atlanta botanical garden and the lovely art of dale chihuly . if you have an opportunity , go see it in person before the chihuly exhibit ends . it would be hard to say which is best , to see it during the daytime or at night . i would love to have done both ! maybe i\u2019ll go back some evening before the beautiful chihuly art is removed . i would love to see it all aglow !\nthe 15 th annual concert in the garden series will feature performances from acts including gladys knights , vince gill and barenaked ladies . concerts will take place at the great lawn at the downtown garden or the ivester amphitheater at the gainesville garden . view the full lineup of summer shows at urltoken .\nthe garden requests that visitors take their waste home with them and support the garden\u2019s efforts to achieve a zero - trash environment . this initiative saved over $ 7 , 000 in its first year .\nin 2006 , niki in the garden was the world ' s largest exhibition of internationally renowned artist niki de saint phalle ' s outdoor sculptures ever presented . on the scale of chihuly in the garden , this spectacular exhibition featured saint phalle ' s imaginative , monumental artwork beautifully displayed throughout the garden .\n\u201cin some regards , chihuly and the garden , we\u2019ve grown up together \u2014 not together , but simultaneously , \u201d garden president and ceo mary pat matheson said in an exclusive interview with the ajc . \u201cchihuly and his design team were relatively new to the garden exhibit world when they came here . and we were just a young garden , ( and ) the chihuly exhibit was our coming out party . \u201d\nkeep an \u201ceagle eye\u201d out for many of the native birds that make their home in the garden .\nthanks , sandi ! it is a beautiful garden , you\u2019ll love it . definitely worth the trip !\nthe garden has an extensive and ongoing program to help its members identify and implement residential sustainability improvements . employing a plant hotline , answered daily by volunteers , the garden answers such sustainable questions as \u201chow to build a rain barrel\u201d and \u201cwhat is the recipe for compost tea ? \u201d with over 300 , 000 visitors a year , the garden uses stealth4 learning opportunities to not only share its collections of beautiful botanical plants but to educate visitors on how to maintain their own landscapes in an environmentally responsible5 way .\nvisitors to atlanta\u2019s urban oasis have watched in amazement over the past several years as new gardens blossomed and facilities were improved through the ongoing $ 50 million capital campaign nouris . . .\nchihuly\u2019s lifelong fascination for glasshouses developed into a series of exhibitions within botanical settings . his garden cycle began in 2001 at garfield park conservatory in chicago . chihuly exhibited at the royal botanic gardens , kew , near london , in 2005 , and at more than 10 beautiful gardens in the united states .\n\u201cchihuly in the garden . \u201d april 30 - oct . 30 . daytime admission : 9 a . m . - 7 p . m . tuesdays , 9 a . m . - 5 p . m . wednesdays - sundays . $ 21 . 95 adult ( member free ) , $ 15 . 95 age 3 - 12 ( member free ) , child under 3 free . night admission : 6 - 10 p . m . wednesdays - sundays ( last ticket sold at 10 p . m . , garden remains opens until 11 p . m . ) . $ 21 . 95 adult ( member $ 15 . 95 ) , $ 15 . 95 age 3 - 12 ( member $ 9 . 95 ) , child under 3 free . atlanta botanical garden , 1345 piedmont ave . n . e . , atlanta . 404 - 876 - 5859 , urltoken .\nin 2013 and 2014 , a menagerie of magical creatures cast an enchanting spell over the garden with monumental living sculptures of fantasy and delight . earth goddess and shaggy dog are now permanent features in the garden .\nin 2012 , independent visions : sculpture in the garden continued the garden ' s tradition of presenting works by internationally renowned artists in an extraordinary setting . the group exhibition featured 19 contemporary sculptures by 9 artists ."]}
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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"]}
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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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", "topic": 38}], "title": "newell brands", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 318 newell brands reviews submitted anonymously by newell brands employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if newell brands is right for you .\nnewell brands - newell rubbermaid announces closing of baby jogger holdings , inc . acquisition\nnewell brands\u2019 second strategy is to foster a stable of more entrepreneurial brands that can enhance cash flow .\nnewell brands is a large organization with a lot of different locations , brands , and some really knowledgeable people .\nadditionally , newell brands has signed a definitive agreement to sell its zoot\u00ae & squadra\u00ae apparel brands in a separate transaction .\nthe merger of newell rubbermaid and jarden has been completed , creating $ 16 billion consumer products giant newell brands .\nnewell brands is a house of stories . see some of our highlights below .\nmission accomplished . newell brands\u2019 new global headquarters opened in november of last year .\nnewell brands stock jumps after $ 2 . 5 billion added to stock repurchase program\nsistema has been on the radar of newell brands for a number of years .\nmichael b . polk , currently chief executive officer of newell rubbermaid , to become chief executive officer of newell brands . mark s . tarchetti , currently chief development officer of newell rubbermaid , to become president of newell brands upon completion of the transaction\nnewell brands completes divestitures of the waddington group and rawlings sporting goods company , inc .\nnewell brands shareholder alert : claimsfiler reminds investors with losses in excess of $ 100 , 000 of lead plaintiff deadline in class action lawsuit against newell brands inc . - nwl\nnext , newell brands would consolidate its existing 32 business units into 16 operating divisions .\nby - laws of newell brands inc . , as amended april 15 , 2016 .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at newell brands , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the newell brands company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at newell brands .\nnewell brands inc . ( and its subsidiaries , collectively \u201cnewell\u201d ) is dedicated to conducting business in a lawful and ethical manner .\nto get a better understanding of what working at newell brands is really like , meet the people who have made a career at newell brands the most rewarding chapter in their story .\nnewell brands announces agreement to sell rawlings sporting goods company , inc . to seidler equity partners\nthat has helped newell brands continue to produce more innovative and differentiated products than its competitors .\nnewell brands has agreed to sell its global disposable cutlery and packaging business the waddington group .\nus hedge fund starboard has engaged in a power struggle with consumer goods giant newell brands .\nmeet the people of newell brands . to get a better understanding of what working at newell brands is really like , meet the people who have made a career at newell brands the most rewarding chapter in their story . meet more employees explore job opportunities see where we ' re located\nask a question about working or interviewing at newell brands . our community is ready to answer .\nthis press release and additional information about newell brands are available on the company\u2019s website , urltoken .\nnewell brands is to offload $ 1 . 5 billion worth of business following a strategic review .\nthis press release and additional information about newell brands are available on the company\u2019s web site , urltoken .\nshareholder notice : pawar law group announces a securities class action lawsuit against newell brands inc . - nwl\nnwl loss notice : rosen law firm announces filing of securities class action lawsuit against newell brands inc .\nrestated certificate of incorporation of newell brands inc . , as amended as of april 15 , 2016 .\nrobbins arroyo llp : newell brands inc . ( nwl ) misled shareholders according to a recently filed class action\nconsumer goods giant newell brands has hit back after activist hedge fund starboard sought to oust its leadership team .\nnewell brands owns stationery business paper mate , marker pen firm sharpie and a raft of other consumer products .\nnewell ceo michael polk is running the new combination and tells fortune\u2019s susie gharib , \u201cthe creation of newell brands brings together two high - performing companies . \u201d\nnewell brands is a global consumer goods company with a wide portfolio of well - known brands , including elmer\u2019s glue , sharpie markers , yankee candle and paper mate pens .\nnewell brands shareholder alert by former louisiana attorney general : kahn swick & foti , llc reminds investors with losses in excess of $ 100 , 000 of lead plaintiff deadline in class action lawsuit against newell brands inc . - nwl\njim cramer sat down with newell brands ceo mike polk , who identified one viral trend that helped boost earnings .\nat newell brands , we are well - positioned to drive sustainable growth by building our brands and developing our business systems in ways that responsibly address the use of earth\u2019s resources .\nin 2015 , newell rubbermaid announced its intention to acquire jarden corporation and its diverse global portfolio of well - known brands such as ball , yankee candle , foodsaver and more . the transaction closed in april 2016 and created newell brands .\nupon the closing of the transaction , newell brands will be led by michael b . polk as chief executive officer .\nnewell brands inc . announced today that it has continued to make progress on the accelerated transformation plan , designed to create a simpler , faster , stronger consumer - focused portfolio of leading brands .\nin december 2015 , we reported that jarden , the former parent company of many of these ski brands , had merged with newell brands inc . in a move that michael b . polk , newell\u2019s chief executive officer , alluded to as strategic diversification .\nmark tarchetti\u200b , president of newell brands , said sistema has been on the company ' s radar for a number of years .\nnewell brands ( nyse : nwl ) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well - known brands , including paper mate\u00ae , sharpie\u00ae , dymo\u00ae , expo\u00ae , parker\u00ae . . .\nthis policy is intended to help you understand how newell brands inc . , its subsidiaries and affiliates ( collectively ,\nnewell brands ,\nwe\nor\nus\n) collect , use and safeguard the information you provide on this website . this policy covers this website and all newell brands websites except where otherwise indicated . some newell brands websites may have policies that supplement this policy . we encourage you to read this policy and any supplemental policies on newell brands websites . in the event of any conflict between this policy and terms set forth in a supplemental policy , the latter will apply to the website on which such supplemental policy is posted .\nnewell brands inc said on friday it would sell its plastics packaging unit waddington group for $ 2 . 3 billion , and added more brands to a divestiture plan aimed at streamlining its operations and cutting costs .\nthe denver post reported on tuesday that newell brands inc . intends to cut some of the brands it believes aren\u2019t turning enough profit , and while skiers and riders may not agree with the decision , it may push some of the ski industry\u2019s longest - standing brands into a transitional period .\nnewell rubbermaid , inc . : newell acquisition of elmer and disposition of d\u00e9cor business is positive , despite temporary increase in leverage\nwith professional development opportunities and exposure to key leaders , you\u2019ll be on your way to a career that\u2019s beaming with potential at newell brands .\ni applied through college or university . the process took 2 + months . i interviewed at newell brands ( new york , ny ) .\nshareholder alert : pomerantz law firm reminds shareholders with losses on their investment newell brands inc . of class action lawsuit and upcoming deadline - nwl\nnewell brands is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct in all of our business dealings . our relationship with our suppliers ensures that all businesses have fair and equitable opportunity to participate in any outsourced newell brands projects . we are committed to ethical practices that ultimately contribute to our ability to provide innovative , quality products to our consumers and grow our brands .\nmay 4 newell brands inc said on friday it would sell its plastics packaging unit waddington group for $ 2 . 3 billion , and added more brands to a divestiture plan aimed at streamlining its operations and cutting costs .\n\u201ci am very pleased to welcome ralph to the newell brands executive team , \u201d said newell brands chief executive officer michael polk . \u201cralph brings over thirty years of finance experience to the company and has a very strong track record leading financial functions and executing growth strategies at a number of successful publicly - traded , global companies . ralph\u2019s appointment is indicative of the world - class talent we are attracting as a $ 16 billion company with a portfolio of leading consumer brands . ralph will be a key partner to me in helping newell brands scale our operating model , deliver our growth and financial objectives , and tell the newell brands story to our investors . \u201d\nshareholder alert : pomerantz law firm reminds shareholders with losses on their investment newell brands inc . of class action lawsuit and upcoming deadline - - nwl\n\u201ccertainly , this has been one of the most transformative years in our 114 - year history , \u201d polk , newell brands\u2019 ceo , said .\nin february , manufacturer newell brands revealed a 55 % decline in sales from its writing business due to a trade dispute with a major customer .\nthanks to its recent acquisition of jarden , newell is going through dramatic change . it has more than doubled its revenues to $ 16 billion , changed the company\u2019s name from newell rubbermaid to newell brands , and is moving its headquarters from atlanta to hoboken , new jersey .\n* * newell brands inc , which owns more than 160 brands including sharpie markers and rubbermaid food containers , said it would sell about 10 percent of its business portfolio as it streamlines its business following its acquisition of jarden corp .\nnewell brands inc . has announced that its winter sports brands k2 , v\u00f6lkl , marker , line , full tilt and ride are for sale . the statement , released tuesday , raises questions about the future of brands that have long made frequent appearances in quivers around the globe , in bounds and in the backcountry .\nwhatever the outcome , polk said that newell brands would be one of the most transformative companies in the consumer goods space , if not the largest .\nthe newell brands board of directors will be expanded to include three representatives of the jarden board , including martin e . franklin , founder and executive chairman of jarden and ian g . h . ashken , co - founder , vice chairman and president of jarden . the new thirteen member newell brands board will be chaired by current newell rubbermaid non - executive chairman michael cowhig .\ntransporting heavy materials , managing waste , keeping buildings clean - - when there ' s a tough job to do , newell brands is there to help .\nno matter where you are in the world , being a part of the newell brands family means you\u2019re able to grow , learn and discover new opportunities .\nthe ceo concluded by saying that given its recent acquisition , the newly formed newell brands just turned one year old and has much more room to run .\njune 5 consumer products maker newell brands inc said on tuesday it would sell its rawlings sporting goods brand to seidler equity partners for about $ 395 million .\nrosen law firm , a global investor rights law firm , announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of newell brands inc . ( nwl ) between february 6 , 2017 and january 24 , 2018 , both dates inclusive ( the \u201cclass period\u201d ) . the lawsuit seeks to recover damages for newell brands investors under the federal securities laws . to join the newell brands class action , go to urltoken or call phillip kim , esq .\nconsumer goods company newell rubbermaid in atlanta had acquired jarden corp . in boca raton , florida , to create the global powerhouse newell brands , with approximately $ 16 billion in annual sales and more than 57 , 000 employees worldwide .\nafter a strong first quarter earnings beat , newell brands ceo michael polk said that one viral phenomenon helped the consumer goods giant boost sales in an innovative way .\nthe schall law firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm , announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of newell brands inc . (\nnewell brands\nor the\ncompany\n) ( nyse : nwl ) for violations of \u00a7\u00a710 ( b ) and 20 ( a ) of the securities exchange act of 1934 and rule 10b - 5 promulgated thereunder by the u . s . securities and exchange commission . newell brands\u2019 retail sales channel had a very high level of unsold inventory . the increased inventory was due to issues specific to newell brands and their products , as opposed to macroeconomic conditions as claimed by the company .\non april 15 , 2016 , jarden corporation , a delaware corporation ( \u0093jarden\u0094 ) , became a direct wholly - owned subsidiary of newell brands inc . ( formerly newell rubbermaid inc . , a delaware corporation , and referred to herein as \u0093newell\u0094 ) , as a result of a series of merger transactions ( the \u0093acquisition\u0094 ) . the acquisition was effected pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger , dated as of december 13 , 2015 ( the \u0093merger agreement\u0094 ) , by and among newell , jarden , ncpf acquisition corp . i , a delaware corporation and a wholly - owned subsidiary of newell ( \u0093newell merger sub\u0094 ) , and ncpf acquisition corp . ii , a delaware corporation and a wholly - owned subsidiary of newell ( \u0093successor merger sub\u0094 ) . following the consummation of the acquisition , the restated certificate of incorporation of newell was amended , and newell was renamed \u0093newell brands inc . \u0094\nthe ability to work at a company that provides the opportunity to work on multiple brands .\nthe management and culture that newell brands have is great . very kind and personable management who actually care . one of the better call centers you can be in .\nthe deal was worth $ 15 . 4 billion , or $ 13 . 2 billion when excluding convertible debt . the combined company will be known as newell brands .\nthe end game refers to newell brand\u2019s plan to divest unidentified businesses that generate $ 250 million to $ 300 million in annual revenue . newell brands has not said what businesses it plans to exit , but some speculate it will divest winter sports brands picked up april 15 , when it closed its acquisition and merger with jarden corp .\nnewell rubbermaid will add baby jogger to its baby & parenting brands segment , which already includes car - seat maker graco and aprica , a japanese baby stroller manufacturer .\nnewell brands has transformed itself into a powerhouse of consumer brands . don\u2019t know it ? think of rubbermaid plastic storage containers , sharpie pens , rawlings baseball gloves , baby jogger strollers , mr . coffee machines , and about 160 other well - known household names .\nshareholder alert - bronstein , gewirtz & grossman , llc notifies investors of class action against newell brands inc . ( nwl ) and lead plaintiff deadline : august 20 , 2018\nin fact , polk said newell brands has been able to deliver its desired outcome despite challenging retail conditions driven by the acceleration of \u201cbricks - to - clicks\u201d shopper migration .\nrevenues on a pro - forma basis include sales of jarden outdoor in the year - ago period assuming newell brands had owned the company in the year - ago period .\n\u201ci am excited to join newell brands during such a transformational time in the company\u2019s history , \u201d said nicoletti . \u201cthe creation of newell brands presents many exciting opportunities , and i look forward to leveraging my experience to help the team achieve its business goals , build the finance function , and drive the company to realize its full potential . \u201d\nall of newell brands\u2019 efforts combined have helped propel it to become a top 10 supplier to walmart and amazon . in fact , the company successfully completed its first - ever takeover on amazon\u2019s \u201ctoday\u2019s deals\u201d page in january , offering more than 500 exclusive deals from 28 brands .\nif you have a question or need assistance with a newell brands product , please select an option from the drop - down menu below to access the brand ' s website .\nnewell brands reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and does not bind itself to accept the lowest bid for any materials , products or services submitted . non - acceptance of any proposal will not imply any criticism of or deficiency in any proposal . non - acceptance will mean that another approach was deemed by newell brands to be more advantageous .\nnewell brands reported solid sales gains in the second quarter driven by top line growth in several product segments including appliances , yankee candle and food and beverage , company officials said .\non a reported basis , net sales was $ 628 million , up from $ 61 . 1 million in the prior year . newell brands acquired jarden corp in april 2016 .\nthe strategy closely tracks the formula polk used at newell rubbermaid inc . prior to its acquisition and merger with jarden corp . the resulting newell brands generates $ 16 billion in annual sales , including $ 2 . 74 billion from jarden\u2019s outdoor solutions segment , which owns coleman , k2 sports , marmot , rawlings , berkley and dozens of other sporting goods brands .\nnewell to sell waddington to carlyle ' s novolex for $ 2 . 3 billion\nshareholder action alert : the schall law firm announces it is investigating claims against newell brands inc . and encourages investors with losses in excess of $ 100 , 000 to contact the firm\ni enjoyed my time at newell brands for the most part , nice workplace culture , monthly birthday celebrations and reasonable benefits . i worked with dymo and they are an awesome team .\nto get more information on newell brands inc ' s home solutions , commercial products , baby & parenting , writing , tools , total segment . select each division with the arrow .\n\u00a92018 brk brands , inc . all rights reserved . used under license by the first alert trust .\nproduct & invention ideas for information about doing business with newell brands and sharing licensing and product ideas aligned with our core values and our target consumers or end users , please click here .\nfinally , as newell brands integrates the recently purchased jarden into its corporate infrastructure , polk said three factors are contributing to the company ' s growth and relative strength compared to its rivals .\ninvestor contact : newell brands inc . nancy o\u2019donnell , 1 770 - 418 - 7723 vice president , investor relations nancy . odonnell @ urltoken or media contacts : newell brands inc . racquel white , 1 770 - 418 - 7643 vice president , global communications racquel . white @ urltoken or weber shandwick liz cohen , 1 212 - 445 - 8044 liz . cohen @ urltoken\nexpectations are understandably high for the rest of the year , but polk said newell brands will rise to the challenge by expanding its more than $ 1 billion in e - commerce revenue .\nwhen all is said and done , polk said that newell brands will employ nearly 300 at its headquarters in hoboken , the majority of which will work in the e - commerce division .\none example polk touted was the company ' s foray into offering personalized products at its yankee candle stores , one of newell ' s key brands . the ceo said newell will put kiosks in every single yankee candle location so customers can customize their purchases in - store .\nin a statement , newell rubbermaid board chairman michael cowhig called polk an\noutstanding marketer , innovator and leader .\nhe has a track record , cowhig said , of growing global brands .\nnewell rubbermaid brands include : rubbermaid , sharpie , graco , calphalon , irwin , lenox , levolor , paper mate , dymo , waterman , parker , goody , rubbermaid commercial products and aprica .\ninvestor alert : the schall law firm announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against newell brands inc . and encourages investors with losses in excess of $ 100 , 000 to contact the firm\ninvestor notice : the schall law firm announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against newell brands inc . and encourages investors with losses in excess of $ 100 , 000 to contact the firm\nour actions on conflict minerals support and evidence newell brands ' long - term commitment to respect the human rights of all people and to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve .\nactually , if the ceo of newell brands was a skier , this would be a noon issue , right ? somebody needs to invite the wife and kids out to aspen for the holidays so we can get \u2019em booked , then the market focus just might shift for newell .\nnewell rubbermaid , inc . - $ 300 million 10 . 60 % notes due 2019\ninvestor contact : newell brands inc . nancy o\u2019donnell , 1 - 770 - 418 - 7723 vice president , investor relations nancy . odonnell @ urltoken or media contacts : newell brands inc . tom sanford , 1 - 973 - 600 - 3880 vice president , global communications tom . sanford @ urltoken or weber shandwick liz cohen , 1 - 212 - 445 - 8044 liz . cohen @ urltoken\nsharpie , crock - pot , other brands combined in merger consumer goods giant newell rubbermaid on friday closed its acquisition of jarden , creating a $ 16 billion product conglomerate with wide - ranging brands such as sharpie , coleman , rawlings , sunbeam and crock - pot . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\n\u201cnewell brands\u2019 new strategic plan establishes a sharp set of portfolio choices and investment priorities that will focus resources on the businesses with the greatest potential for growth , \u201d said michael polk , newell brands chief executive officer . \u201cthe actions we are taking will strengthen the underlying performance of the company and help unlock the unique opportunity for transformative value creation connected to the combination of newell rubbermaid and jarden corporation . while our tools brands have been very good contributors to our results , we believe they will benefit from being part of stanley black & decker , a global leader in the tools category .\nshareholder action notice : the schall law firm announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against newell brands inc . and encourages investors with losses in excess of $ 100 , 000 to contact the firm\nshareholder action alert : the schall law firm announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against newell brands inc . and encourages investors with losses in excess of $ 100 , 000 to contact the firm\nthis statement is made pursuant to s . 54 of the modern slavery act 2015 and sets out the steps that newell brands inc . ( \u201cnewell\u201d ) has taken and is continuing to take to ensure that modern slavery or human trafficking is not taking place within our business or supply chain . newell brands is a leading global consumer goods company . newell rigorously applies high standards of corporate governance and ethics to its business and emphasizes transparency and accountability . modern slavery encompasses slavery , servitude , human trafficking and forced labor . newell is committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in its corporate activities , and to ensuring that its supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking .\nin connection with the proposed acquisition , newell rubbermaid and jarden will file a registration statement on form s - 4 that will include the joint proxy statement of newell rubbermaid and jarden that also constitutes a prospectus of newell rubbermaid . newell rubbermaid and jarden plan to mail to their respective shareholders the joint proxy statement / prospectus in connection with the acquisition . we urge\nother stocks worth considering in the same industry include blue buffalo pet products , inc . and tupperware brands corporation (\nthe global company\u2019s brands include rubbermaid , goody , paper mate , sharpie , graco , calphalon and many others .\ninvestor alert : brower piven encourages shareholders who have losses in excess of $ 100 , 000 from investment in newell brands , inc . to contact brower piven before the lead plaintiff deadline in class action lawsuit\nmay 4 newell brands inc said on friday it would sell its packaging business waddington group to novolex holdings , a company owned by buyout firm carlyle group lp , for about $ 2 . 3 billion .\nthe addition of domenico further strengthens our board ' s global marketing and operations credentials ,\nsaid william d . marohn , newell rubbermaid ' s chairman .\nwe will benefit from his extensive global experience as newell rubbermaid continues its transformation into a company of consumer - driven brands .\nupdate 4 - newell to sell waddington for $ 2 . 3 bln , expands divestiture plan\nbut tuesday\u2019s news tells a different story . the wall street journal reports that , in april , polk said he planned to sell underperforming brands , and more than a few of the ski industry\u2019s beloved brands were on that list .\nit was a no - brainer that he would continue with his work after newell rubbermaid merged with jarden in april of last year . \u201ci feel very privileged and fortunate to lead newell brands now , \u201d polk said . \u201cit has been quite an honor and one that i take very seriously . \u201d\nas of last trade , newell brands inc ( nwl : nyq ) traded at 27 . 82 , 23 . 10 % above the 52 week low of 22 . 60 set on jun 01 , 2018 .\n) effectively concluded its previously announced merger with jarden corp . , thereby creating a $ 16 billion entity called newell brands inc . , which will continue to trade on the new york stock exchange as \u2018nwl\u2019 .\nconsumer goods giant newell rubbermaid on friday closed its acquisition of jarden , creating a $ 16 billion product conglomerate with wide - ranging brands such as sharpie , coleman , rawlings , sunbeam and crock - pot .\nconsumer goods giant newell rubbermaid on friday closed its acquisition of jarden , creating a $ 16 billion product conglomerate with wide - ranging brands such as sharpie , coleman , rawlings , sunbeam and crock - pot .\nnewell rubbermaid ceo michael polk , who becomes ceo of the new company , said friday in an interview he will emphasize cost - cutting measures and will assess the future of the company ' s numerous brands .\nfounder , and 90 per cent owner , brendan lindsay turned down an initial offer from newell brands in 2014 because it would not commit to keeping the firm ' s manufacturing and 700 staff new zealand based .\nas previously announced , joe arcuri will assume the role of chief commercial officer , newell rubbermaid and richard davies will become chief development officer , newell rubbermaid , both effective january 1 , 2016 . these leaders will ensure the development and full delivery of the existing newell rubbermaid business plan .\ngoldman , sachs & co . served as lead financial advisor to newell rubbermaid and is providing committed financing for the transaction ; centerview partners llc acted as financial advisor to the newell rubbermaid board of directors . jones day and simpson thacher & bartlett acted as legal counsel to newell rubbermaid .\nour history dates back more than 100 years to the 1903 purchase of a struggling curtain rod company in ogdensburg , new york , by local businessman edgar a . newell . over the decades , the company has grown , often by acquiring brands built by entrepreneurs like edgar newell , that we are privileged to bring to consumers around the world . in april 2016 , the combination of newell rubbermaid and jarden corporation marked the next chapter of our proud history , creating a new company \u2013 newell brands \u2013 with approximately $ 15 billion in annual sales and more than 45 , 000 employees worldwide . with top talent , market - leading brands , and a sharp focus on accelerated growth , the company is well - positioned for future success .\nnewell brands ( nyse : nwl ) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well - known brands , including paper mate\u00ae , sharpie\u00ae , dymo\u00ae , expo\u00ae , parker\u00ae , elmer\u2019s\u00ae , coleman\u00ae , jostens\u00ae , marmot\u00ae , rawlings\u00ae , irwin\u00ae , lenox\u00ae , oster\u00ae , sunbeam\u00ae , foodsaver\u00ae , mr . coffee\u00ae , rubbermaid commercial products\u00ae , graco\u00ae , baby jogger\u00ae , nuk\u00ae , calphalon\u00ae , rubbermaid\u00ae , contigo\u00ae , first alert\u00ae , waddington and yankee candle\u00ae . driven by a sharp focus on the consumer , leading investment in innovation and brands , and a performance - driven culture , newell brands helps consumers achieve more where they live , learn , work and play .\nnewell brand\u2019s global headquarters is located in hoboken , new jersey . right across the river from new york city , this location reflects our company\u2019s commitment to growth , innovation and investment in our portfolio of leading brands .\nnewell brands inc . is a marketer of consumer and commercial products . the company ' s segments include writing , home solutions , commercial products , baby & parenting , branded consumables , consumer solutions , outdoor solutions a\nnewell brands expects to maintain investment grade rating due to the combined business\u0092 strong cash generative profile and commitment to a target leverage ratio of 3 . 0 to 3 . 5 times following a temporary increase in leverage metrics\nas for newell , this zacks rank # 2 ( buy ) company has always been keen on strengthening its portfolio by investing in key segments , reducing activities with marginal profitability , and exiting certain businesses and markets . this is evident from newell\u2019s acquisition of elmer\u2019s products , ignite holdings llc and bubba brands inc .\ndomenico ' s success in transforming gucci into a global luxury brand powerhouse is legendary ,\nsaid mark ketchum , newell rubbermaid ' s president and chief executive officer .\na consummate marketer and retailer , he will bring significant expertise to newell rubbermaid as we invest in growing our premium brands worldwide .\nnewell brands inc . is a marketer of consumer and commercial products . the company ' s segments include writing , home solutions , commercial products , baby & parenting , branded consumables , consumer solutions , outdoor solutions and process solutions . its products are marketed under a portfolio of brands , including paper mate , . . . ( more )\nnewell rubbermaid , inc . : april 2017 update to key credit considerations following outlook change to positive\n\u201cnewell brands new strategic plan establishes a clear set of investment priorities , a new organization design for the company , and a sharp set of portfolio choices that will focus our resources on the businesses with the greatest potential for growth and value creation , \u201d said michael polk , newell brands chief executive officer . \u201cwe will drive growth acceleration over time through more effective and scaled commercial operations , increased investment in our brands and capabilities , and the delivery of bigger , better innovation across a broader set of categories . we will simultaneously expand margins through significant cost synergies and other savings related to the combination of newell rubbermaid and jarden and other cost focused initiatives .\nconsumer products maker newell brands inc said on tuesday it would sell its rawlings sporting goods brand to seidler equity partners for about $ 395 million , as part of a plan to raise about $ 10 billion through divestitures .\nthe company added members to the newell brands executive management team to lead the combined business , relocated its headquarters to hoboken , new jersey and opened its new office building for the atlanta business hub in atlanta , georgia .\nthe story of newell started in 1903 in ogdensburg , n . y . , when the w . f . linton co . , a manufacturer of metal curtain rods , defaulted on its loan . prominent local businessman edgar a . newell purchased the company and renamed it the newell manufacturing company .\nnewell brands ( nyse : nwl ) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well - known brands , including paper mate\u00ae , sharpie\u00ae , dymo\u00ae , expo\u00ae , parker\u00ae , elmer\u2019s\u00ae , coleman\u00ae , jostens\u00ae , marmot\u00ae , rawlings\u00ae , oster\u00ae , sunbeam\u00ae , foodsaver\u00ae , mr . coffee\u00ae , rubbermaid commercial products\u00ae , graco\u00ae , baby jogger\u00ae , nuk\u00ae , calphalon\u00ae , rubbermaid\u00ae , contigo\u00ae , first alert\u00ae , waddington and yankee candle\u00ae . for hundreds of millions of consumers , newell brands makes life better every day , where they live , learn , work and play .\npolk has a reputation as a turnaround expert . since he was tapped as ceo at newell in 2011 , he eliminated unprofitable brands , bought others , cut costs , and turned the company into an earnings machine . over the past five years , the stock has also been on a tear , with newell\u2019s share price quadrupling .\nthis press release and additional information about newell rubbermaid are available on the company\u0092s web site , urltoken .\ndoolittle said while the company ' s stock price is below 2005 levels , ketchum has stabilized newell rubbermaid , transforming the business model to focus on innovation and the consumer , as well as newell rubbermaid ' s brands . he restructured the company ' s manufacturing and supply chain and changed the company culture , to focus on collaboration .\njune 5 consumer products maker newell brands inc said on tuesday it would sell its rawlings sporting goods brand to seidler equity partners for about $ 395 million , as part of a plan to raise about $ 10 billion through divestitures .\nmorgan stanley analyst dara mohsenian continues to expects constellation brands ( stz ) to report another solid quarter above q1 consensus estimates but said expectations are somewhat high and shares are up nearly 30 % since january . the analyst is switching to newell brands ( nwl ) as a top pick and out of constellation brands following recent share strength . mohsenian maintains an overweight on constellation with a $ 204 price target due to high earnings visibility and believes the market is mispricing long - term growth potential .\nunited states brk brands , inc . 3901 liberty street aurora , illinois 60504 for consumer inquiries call : 800 . 323 . 9005\nfollowing the consummation of the acquisition , the board amended article first of newell\u0092s restated certificate of incorporation , effective april 15 , 2016 , and amended and restated newell\u0092s by - laws , effective april 15 , 2016 , each to reflect newell\u0092s name change to newell brands inc . a copy of the amendment to the restated certificate of incorporation and the by - laws , as amended , are filed as exhibits 3 . 1 and 3 . 2 , respectively , to this current report on form 8 - k and are incorporated herein by reference .\nnew york , ny / accesswire / july 4 , 2018 / pomerantz llp announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against newell brands inc . (\nnewell\nor the\ncompany\n) ( nwl ) and certain of its officers . the class action , filed in united states district court district of new jersey , and docketed under index 18 - cv - 11132 , is on behalf of a class consisting of investors who purchased or otherwise , acquired newell brands securities , between february 6 , 2017 and january 24 , 2018 , inclusive ( the\nclass period\n) , seeking to pursue remedies under the securities exchange act of 1934 ( the\nexchange act\n) against newell brands and certain of its senior officers ( collectively ,\ndefendants\n) . if you are a shareholder who purchased newell brands securities between february 6 , 2017 , and january 24 , 2018 , both dates inclusive , you have until august 20 , 2018 , to ask the court to appoint you as lead plaintiff for the class .\nnew york , ny / accesswire / july 2 , 2018 / pomerantz llp announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against newell brands inc . (\nnewell\nor the\ncompany\n) ( nwl ) and certain of its officers . the class action , filed in united states district court district of new jersey , and docketed under index 18 - cv - 11132 , is on behalf of a class consisting of investors who purchased or otherwise , acquired newell brands securities , between february 6 , 2017 and january 24 , 2018 , inclusive ( the\nclass period\n) , seeking to pursue remedies under the securities exchange act of 1934 ( the\nexchange act\n) against newell brands and certain of its senior officers ( collectively ,\ndefendants\n) . if you are a shareholder who purchased newell brands securities between february 6 , 2017 , and january 24 , 2018 , both dates inclusive , you have until august 20 , 2018 , to ask the court to appoint you as lead plaintiff for the class .\nnew york , ny / accesswire / june 30 , 2018 / pomerantz llp announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against newell brands inc . (\nnewell\nor the\ncompany\n) ( nwl ) and certain of its officers . the class action , filed in united states district court district of new jersey , and docketed under index 18 - cv - 11132 , is on behalf of a class consisting of investors who purchased or otherwise , acquired newell brands securities , between february 6 , 2017 and january 24 , 2018 , inclusive ( the\nclass period\n) , seeking to pursue remedies under the securities exchange act of 1934 ( the\nexchange act\n) against newell brands and certain of its senior officers ( collectively ,\ndefendants\n) . if you are a shareholder who purchased newell brands securities between february 6 , 2017 , and january 24 , 2018 , both dates inclusive , you have until august 20 , 2018 , to ask the court to appoint you as lead plaintiff for the class .\nif you provide us with personal information , and choose to join a particular company ' s e - mail list , we will place you on that company ' s list to receive e - mail regarding product / service updates , special offers , important issues and new products and services from that company as well as other subsidiaries and affiliates of newell brands . the personal information that you provide to that particular company will be shared internally with other subsidiaries and affiliates of newell brands . if you do not wish to receive e - mail updates or other marketing communications from that particular company or other newell brands subsidiariesand affiliates , please contact us at the opt - out e - mail address specified below .\nhoboken , n . j . - - ( business wire ) - - newell brands inc . ( nyse : nwl ) announced a series of changes related to a comprehensive strategic review of its business conducted since the completion of the newell rubbermaid and jarden combination . newell brands will transform from a holding company to an operating company and , with a new set of investment priorities and a sharpened set of portfolio choices , accelerate growth and performance by deploying a proven set of growth capabilities over a broader set of categories and by disproportionately resourcing the business with the greatest potential .\nthree jarden corporation directors to join the newell brands board of directors , including martin e . franklin , founder and executive chairman of jarden , and ian g . h . ashken , co - founder , vice chairman and president of jarden\nnewell brands said has reclassified the jarden outdoor segment into the play segment , which includes the outdoor & recreation , fishing and team sports brands . the segment includes coleman , campingaz , marmot , contigo and bubba in the outdoor & recreation category ; abu garcia , berkley , shakespeare , penn and ugly stik in the fish category ; and rawlings in the team sports category .\nnew york , ny / accesswire / july 6 , 2018 / pawar law group announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased shares of newell brands inc . ( nyse : nwl ) between . . .\nnewell brands inc . ( nyse : nwl ) will begin winding down businesses in the coming weeks it does not think it can sell , with the goal of closing them by the end of the year , its ceo told investors thursday .\nnewell rubbermaid has selected a unilever executive who serves on its board to be its next president and ceo .\nnewell rubbermaid shares closed friday at $ 44 . 33 , up 14 cents or 0 . 3 % .\n( b ) in conjunction with a request for proposal and competitive review of other independent registered public accounting firms noted above , on april 11 , 2016 , the audit committee authorized and instructed newell to engage pwc to serve as newell\u0092s independent registered public accounting firm to audit newell\u0092s consolidated financial statements for the 2016 fiscal year .\nupon completion of the acquisition , the following appointments to newell\u0092s senior leadership team became effective . the other officers that served on newell\u0092s senior leadership immediately prior to the acquisition will continue to serve in their respective roles .\nbill burke , currently chief operating officer , newell rubbermaid , will lead the legacy jarden business upon completion of the transaction , working closely with richard sansone , jarden\u0092s executive vice president of operations and the senior leadership teams across the jarden businesses to deliver the current business plans while working with mark tarchetti to insure the seamless transition of jarden into newell brands .\nnewell is currently reviewing the chief financial officer position . john k . stipancich will continue in his position as chief financial officer pending the completion of this review , which newell expects to conclude in the next several months .\nnew york , ny / accesswire / july 6 , 2018 / bronstein , gewirtz & grossman , llc notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against newell brands , inc . (\nnewell\nor the\ncompany\n) ( nwl ) and certain of its officers , on behalf of shareholders who purchased or otherwise acquired newell brands securities between february 6 , 2017 and january 24 , 2018 , both dates inclusive ( the\nclass period\n) . this class action seeks to recover damages against defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws under the securities exchange act of 1934 .\nadditionally , effective april 22 , 2016 , the newell brands board of directors will expand to include martin e . franklin , founder and former executive chairman of jarden ; ian g . h . ashken , co - founder , former vice chairman and president of jarden ; and ros l\u2019esperance , group managing director , head of americas investment banking & chairman of global investment banking at ubs . the new twelve - member newell brands board of directors will be led by non - executive chairman michael cowhig .\nmany of our brands are more than a century old but still make a powerful difference in life ' s moments that matter the most .\natlanta - - ( business wire ) - - newell brands inc . ( nyse : nwl ) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the combination of newell rubbermaid and jarden corporation . this transaction creates a $ 16 billion global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of leading brands , including paper mate\u00ae , sharpie\u00ae , dymo\u00ae , expo\u00ae , parker\u00ae , elmer\u2019s\u00ae , coleman\u00ae , jostens\u00ae , marmot\u00ae , rawlings\u00ae , irwin\u00ae , lenox\u00ae , oster\u00ae , sunbeam\u00ae , foodsaver\u00ae , mr . coffee\u00ae , rubbermaid commercial products\u00ae , graco\u00ae , baby jogger\u00ae , nuk\u00ae , calphalon\u00ae , rubbermaid\u00ae , contigo\u00ae , first alert\u00ae , waddington and yankee candle\u00ae . the company has been renamed newell brands inc . and will continue to be listed on the new york stock exchange with ticker symbol nwl .\nnewell brands inc . reported that sales at its outdoor solutions segment increased 12 . 1 percent on a pro - forma basis in the third quarter , but that nearly all the gains came from the acquisition of jostens in the fourth quarter of 2015 .\nnewell brands reported sales of its jarden outdoor segment expanded 0 . 5 percent on a pro - forma basis . growth from contigo beverage containers , coleman coolers and team sports was partially offset by inventory destocking at fishing and ongoing challenges on coleman camping .\ncommunications directed to the independent or non - management directors should be sent to the attention of the chairman of the board or the chairperson of the nominating / governance committee , c / o newell brands ' corporate secretary , at the address indicated above .\nnewell brands will be led by michael polk as chief executive officer . mark tarchetti will serve as the president of newell brands with enterprise - wide responsibility for bringing the companies together and establishing an operating cadence that delivers the full potential of the combination , realizes the synergies and delivers the business case . for the balance of 2016 , the operating structure will remain largely unchanged with jarden and newell rubbermaid commercial operations running independent of each other . william burke will serve as the president of jarden group . burke will lead the jarden businesses working closely with richard sansone , chief operating officer , jarden group , and the jarden business leaders to ensure a seamless transition and delivery of the 2016 goals . joseph arcuri and richard davies will continue to serve in their recently announced roles as chief commercial officer and chief development officer , respectively , of newell rubbermaid group . russell torres , recently appointed chief transformation officer , will lead newell brands\u2019 integration and transformation efforts including delivery of the remaining savings associated with project renewal . bradford turner has been appointed chief legal officer and corporate secretary of newell brands . other key appointments will be made over the coming weeks . this leadership team will work together to develop the corporate and portfolio strategy of the new company .\nfrom kindergarten craft projects and creative masterpieces to boardroom presentations , newell products fuel creativity and learning at every age .\nthis press release and additional information about newell rubbermaid are available on the company ' s web site , urltoken .\nmark tarchetti , currently chief development officer , newell rubbermaid , will become the president of newell brands upon completion of the transaction , with an initial focus leading the integration of the companies , including synergy delivery , portfolio strategy and long - term business development plans such as accelerated market deployment of the brands at home and internationally . he will also be responsible for the creation of a number of enterprise - wide capabilities , including design , innovation , insights , ecommerce , and direct - to - consumer commerce .\nadditionally , we may share statistical or aggregated non - personal information about our users with advertisers , business partners , sponsors and other third parties . this data is used to customize newell brands website content and advertising to deliver a better experience to our users .\nleading with integrity and ensuring the company\u2019s ongoing compliance in all areas of business are of paramount importance at newell brands . our experienced board of directors provides ongoing counsel and oversight while ensuring the company adds value and acts in the best interests of its shareholders .\nfor example , in december of last year , newell brands announced the acquisition of sistema plastics , a new - zealand based food storage company with annual sales of nearly $ 145 million . in january , it acquired smith mountain industries of the woodwick candle brand .\nthis site may use cookies for site administration purposes . if for any reason you wish to not take advantage of cookies , you may have your browser not accept them , although this may disable or render unusable some of the features of the newell brands website .\ncontinuing brands in the outdoor solutions group include marmot and coleman , as well as the abu garcia , berkley and shakespeare fishing brands and rawlings baseball , basketball and softball game - related product lines . other smaller brands in the outdoor & recreation segment that are also purportedly keepers include : campingaz , exofficio , fenwick , greys , gulp ! , hardy , invicta , jostens , mitchell , neff , penn , stearns , stren and trilene .\nketchum intends to remain on newell rubbermaid ' s board until may . he announced his intent to retire in january .\njarden shareholders will receive , for each jarden share , $ 21 in cash and 0 . 862 of a share in newell rubbermaid stock at closing ; newell rubbermaid shareholders will own approximately 55 percent of the company after the transaction is complete\natlanta - 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( nyse : nwl ) announced today that the company has appointed ralph nicoletti executive vice president and chief financial officer , effective june 8 , 2016 . the announcement follows the recent combination of newell rubbermaid and jarden corporation , which closed on april 15 , 2016 , forming a new $ 16 billion consumer goods powerhouse ."]}
{"id": 56221, "summary": [{"text": "the firkin brewery was a chain of pubs in the united kingdom .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the original uk chain is now defunct , but a number of pubs operate under the firkin name in other countries .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the chain took its name from the firkin , an old english unit of volume . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "firkin brewery", "paragraphs": ["when going for a night out in london , trips to firkin pubs were always on the schedule . my favourites were the flyman and firkin , fanfare and firkin in the west end of london , along with the fringe and firkin in shepherds bush . i can\u2019t remember the name but the firkin pub in winchester was really good too .\nthe brewery components were built by specific mechanical and installed by newlands . . . read more about our brewery\nan absolutely packed brewpub this st . patrick ' s day ! the firkin of irish coffee oatmeal cream stout sold out quickly and a fine firkin tapping was executed by honourary firkin tapper , rob coppens , aka papa leprechaun !\nmy collection of firkin brewery beer mats and other collectables . started back in the 80s , then the 90s , now continuing on ebay .\nhe was a legend . had some great nights at the goose and firkin .\nme and my husband started our training in the phoenix and firkin in 1988 we then went on to manage the pheasant and firkin just off clerkenwell . brilliant fun .\nvery sad to read of the demise of the firkin chain . i lived on camberwell grove as a student in london in the eighties , the phoenix and firkin was my closest pub . the firkin pubs put good quality real ale back on the map .\nuntil 1994 this was the hen and chickens hotel . in that year it became part of david bruce ' s firkin chain , when it had a brewery installed , which was visible through a viewing window . the brewery also supplied the flanker and firkin in cow lane it is now the aardvark .\nearly in october 1999 , signs were appearing in firkin pubs in london announcing that firkin beers were to be discontinued , to be replaced with two \u2018new\u2019 and \u2018exciting\u2019 brews \u2013 namely tetleys and burtons .\na brewery and taproom at the source complex in october 2013 , a highly anticipated opening that even brought in denver mayor michael b . hancock to tap a firkin . eater denver\npart of david bruce ' s empire . brewery visible through a viewing window .\nwatch as we get ready to install the new brewhouse at prancing pony brewery .\nthis brewery was originally koenig\u2019s centennial brewery and dates back to the days of the nation\u2019s 100th birthday . robert h . graupner became involved in 1893 . two years later he incorporated , forming the harrisburg consumers brewing and bottling company and contracted with chicago brewery architect and engineer wilhelm griesser who designed the beautiful modern brewery featured on this tray . graupner\u2019s was harrisburg\u2019s longest - lived brewery , surviving prohibition and continuing until 1951 .\nthe kit at the lord nelson has been built around a brewery picked up from the firkin brewpubs in the uk back in 1986 , with a mash tun fabricated specifically for the pub in new zealand .\ngreat memories of quaffing dogbolter and earthstopper ( beware ! ) at goose & firkin in the 80s . also remember fox & firkin , ferret & firkin among others \u2013 vaguely recall that we used to try and visit them in london at least , but after several pints its difficult to be specific . such a shame they got swallowed up into corporate greed .\n@ chris green . if you\u2019ve still got the firkin tshirts i\u2019m very interested . my e mail darryl . foster @ urltoken\nwatch as we get ready to take delivery of the new brewhouse at prancing pony brewery .\ndogbolter actually does live on ! the ramsgate brewery , based in broadstairs brews gadds\u2019 faithful dogbolter porter which i believe uses the same recipe as the original firkin versions . and i have read comments that it tastes very like the original . you can read more about it in a blog post elsewhere on this site from 2009 entitled firkin dogbolter .\n* nb the article originally stated that much of the brewery kit was made from former dairy parts from a farm in new zealand rather than bought from the firkin chain in the uk . this has now been corrected .\njohn paul adams also has a site with beer related facts including a list of all the firkin pubs within the greater london area .\nso on october 8th 1999 all brewing of firkin beers stopped completely and all the brewing staff were made redundant . some of the central london firkin pubs had stock left for a few days , but because of the high turnover , it didn\u2019t last to the following weekend .\n\u00a9 otto ' s pub and brewery , all rights reserved . site design by adrienne waterston at aquadesign\ni used to drink regularly in the the phantom and firkin in loughborough , an excellent pub . we turned up one day to find notices on all the tables announcing that owing to \u2018customer demand\u2019 the firkin beers were being replaced by greene king ipa . haven\u2019t been in since !\nmr osmond said :\nten years ago it was a great brand but i don ' t think it is one that we will use . there has been a real move to lagers and spirits , and the thing about firkin pubs was the real ale and the sawdust .\nthe firkin pubs , which have names such as frog & firkin and fuggle & firkin , currently have two owners . some of them were bought from allied domecq by bass , and the rest were acquired by punch when it bought the remainder of allied ' s pub estate .\nyou may not be aware of this , but not all beer comes in bottles or kegs . some beer is served up in a special container called a firkin . a firkin , which is derived from the middle dutch word vierdekijn ( meaning fourth ) , is actually a small barrel\u2026\nnot available in bottles only available in bulk to our trade customers find it in a pub near you or our bar at the brewery . we also sell the cider in 2 . 5 litre jugs at the brewery .\nthe firkin chain of pubs is to gradually disappear as part of a punch taverns ' pub modernisation exercise , hugh osmond , chairman , said yesterday .\nei8ht ball brewery opened with a new taproom in late november inside the party source , a local liquor store .\nthe barnitz brewery was started on forster street in harrisburg in 1854 , becoming the fink & boyer brewery eight years later . the brewery was producing about 4 , 000 barrels of ale and porter per year . in 1875 henry fink became sole proprietor , and in 1881 he built a large modern plant with a capacity of 20 , 000 barrels of lager beer , ale , and porter annually which he called fink\u2019s keystone brewery . the brewery survived prohibition and introduced purple ribbon pilsner , wurzburger lager , and derby ale , but went out of business the following year .\nfirkin brewery sorry guys but your service sucks , however karaoke thursday is the absolute best . so if you guys are looking to have an amazing evening please go for the karaoke and drinks not for a meal cos you could be served in time for breakfast . . . .\nself guided beer tasting $ 15 per head guided beer tasting $ 20 per head guided tasting and brewery tour $ 25 per head guided tasting , brewery tour and regional tasting platters from $ 35 per head ( depending on food platters ) .\nin 1893 philip h . fuhrmann took over the old eagle run brewery in shamokin , which dated back to 1854 . three years later it became fuhrmann & schmidt , and in 1905 they built a new modern brewery on south harrison street . the company returned after repeal in the newer facility . the brewery was purchased by ortlieb in 1966 and survived until 1975 .\nit is unclear why punch taverns / bass bought the chain and then decided to cease production of the distinctive firkin beers , but it was certainly not done in the interest of consumer choice [ 3 ] . tetleys , and burtons especially may have been quality beers , but they are limp and lifeless when compared to firkin beer .\nour highly skilled brewers do some very creative work . the pilot brewery is where we experiment with style and tune flavours .\npunch taverns has the right to the firkin brand , and bass must rebrand all of its firkin pubs by october 2001 . mr osmond said the firkin pubs in the punch portfolio will be rebranded with other punch pub concepts . these include bar room bar , which have wood - burning pizza ovens , and a series of local sports bars . he said :\nwe will know by october what we are going to do with every pub in our portfolio . that is an unbelievable amount of work .\nchristian schmidt\u2019s kensington brewery ( philadelphia ) got its start in 1860 as an ale brewery . the brewery began producing lager in 1881 and both the brewery and its business grew steadily . schmidt\u2019s survived prohibition and underwent an extensive building and modernization program during the 1930s . the company was a pioneer in marketing beer in cans when they were introduced in 1935 . in 1960 modern brewery age ran an extensive article about the firm to commemorate their centennial year . the company operated breweries in philadelphia , norristown , and cleveland . schmidt\u2019s was an industry leader in technical innovation and was the first brewery in the country to use a computer . in 1979 they were the nation\u2019s ninth - largest brewer , producing 3 . 86 million barrels . they were the last of philadelphia\u2019s prohibition survivors to close in 1987 , which marked the first time in over 300 years the city was without a brewery .\nthe potts ale brewery on fifth street , just south of market , dated back to 1774 and was purchased by robert smith in 1846 . he capitalized on the age of the brewery in advertising his \u201ctiger head ale . \u201d smith built a modern brewery adjacent to the philadelphia zoological gardens in 1888 . the smith brewery became a branch of schmidt\u2019s in 1896 and lasted until 1920 . schmidt\u2019s also used the significance of a brewery dating back to colonial times in marketing the tiger head brand until they closed in 1987 . a set of a dozen prints made from paintings by james moore preston ( 1874 - 1862 ) were issued in the early 1900s by the robert smith ale brewery to emphasize their connection with the past . these prints hang in arthur\u2019s bar and dining room at otto\u2019s .\nhi all i used to have an engineering company who built breweries for the firkin chain and also built the frog pubs in paris . i did my apprenticship at the company who made the goose and firkin and fox and firkin breweries . among those we made and fitted out were the ones in bournemouth ( hard work that one it was upstairs ) , manchester , southend on sea ( which is where we the business was situated ) luton , sutton modified and refitted the falcon at hackney , coventry and a few others . happy days\njuly 6 : first firkin friday . enjoy the pomp and circumstance of this long standing bushwakker monthly tradition . a piper from the regina police services pipes and drums leads a keg of special brew in a procession throughout the brewpub . a guest volunteer is selected to maul affectionately referred to as the mighty firkin wakker , and attempt to tap the firkin in one mighty blow . this month bushwakker head brewer will present a grand marnier - infused orangerine fruit beer . the delicious beer and suds - soaking experience takes place at 5 : 30 pm .\nprancing pony is an award winning craft brewery in the adelaide hills . at the pony , our unique brewery door outlet\nthe brewshed\nis located right inside our commercial brewing space . there ' s nothing as relaxing as watching our brewers hard at work while you enjoy the fruits of their flavours with a beer tasting plank ! take home a brewery - fresh souvenir of your visit to the pony .\nin afton , va , the state ' s first countryside brewery , hop farm and tasting room . central virginia\u2019s oldest and largest microbrewery ,\ni regularly used to drink in the goose and firkin and fondly remember the \u2018gobstopper\u2019 winter ale . i\u2019ve still got my commemorative tankard with the signs of the original 12 pubs engraved on it .\nto explore craft breweries in the greater toronto area . the tour includes 3 to 4 craft brewery visits - - with samples , of course !\nthe june edition of first firkin friday at the bushwakker saw the return of our very popular chocolate milk stout as well as one of the cleanest tappings in bushwakker history . well done birthday girl !\njohn robertson , yes we were at the pheasant and firkin when stakis leisure took over . mark and i were managers there . we did do out training at the phoenix but not with a scottish couple , it was dot and steve that trained us , also dave and kay were also trained the same time as us , they went on to manage the falcon and firkin . sorry don\u2019t recognise you name .\nthis is a 1880s view of the poth brewery complex in philadelphia\u2019s brewerytown section . poth was the second largest of about a dozen firms that inhabited a seven - block neighborhood that accounted for about half of the beer brewed in the city . by the early twentieth century the brewery was producing just under a quarter of a million barrels of beer annually and had a second brewery located in camden , nj . poth survived to see repeal and purchased the class & nachod brewery across town where it remained from 1936 - 1941 . their camden branch survived under different ownership as the camden county beverage co . until 1963 .\nit seems that i got to enjoy some firkin good times right before the company went the way of the dodo . thank you for the good times , and the good stories that you all have shared !\nraina sharples , were you still there when stakis leisure took over ? did you train with scottish couple at the phoenix ? i was the area manager sent down from scotland to look after the original firkin chain .\nbefore prohibition , the weisbrod & hess brewery in philadelphia\u2019s kensington section became famous for its rheingold lager beer , pilsner , bohemian export , franciskaner , wiener export , and shakespeare ale , producing up to about 75 , 000 barrels of beer per year . the brewery survived prohibition , despite having several run - ins with the law over the production and distribution of \u201chigh powered beer . \u201d after repeal they spent $ 200 , 000 on modern equipment , particularly for bottling , and managed to stay in business until 1939 . after a long hiatus , the old brewery was reincarnated as a new brewery in 2002 when it became home to yards brewing company . six years later yards brewing moved on and philadelphia brewing co . was established on the premises . the new brewery has become famous for their kenzinger beer .\nthe susquehanna brewing company was started by george w . flach , who was one of the sons in henry flach & sons eagle brewery in brewerytown , philadelphia . he built the brewery in 1895 to produce lager beer , ale , and porter . two years later the company was purchased by the stegmaier brewing co . which operated it as their ale and porter brewery . in 1910 they added a three - story bottling house and were producing just under 40 , 000 barrels per year .\nthat the brewery that specializes in belgian sours had gained\na cultish following\nlong before this facility hit the town ; it seems likely to stay that way .\nperched on top of the pavilion shopping centre in westville is a strange place for a brewery , but the centre really is an anything - you - need sort of place . the firkin pub and brewery is a comfy spot to watch cricket or rugby on big - screen tvs , or just enjoy their large selection of beers , including the exclusive independent offerings , foxx lager and foxx red ale . the menu consists of standard pub fare like bangers & mash , fish & chips , and thick - crusted pies . safe parking available in the pavilion centre .\nfollowing suit have been 21st amendment brewery , speakeasy , drake ' s , black diamond and social kitchen and brewery . notable bars include la trappe cafe and the toronado pub , which hosts arguably america ' s preeminent barleywine festival . and finally , there ' s san francisco ' s beer week and the san francisco international beer fest .\nfor just over nine years , damon nott toiled away , honing his brewing skills in one of the most unlikely breweries in australia . squeezed into a series of cave like cellars underneath the lord nelson brewery hotel in the rocks , he navigated the ladders , low ceilings and intricately interwoven pipes to create the brewery\u2019s famed english inspired ales .\ndavid bruce is now a director of the capital pub company which operates about 25 pubs in london . these pubs are appranetly not themed in the same way the firkin pubs were , and none of them brew their own beer .\n, the third largest brewery in the southeast . what may be a testament to the growing beer scene here is that sierra nevada and new belgium breweries will expand their east coast expansions in asheville later in 2012 . the best firkin beer festival ( named after the traditional beer cask , of course ) made its debut in april 2012 , and plenty other beer - centric events happen year - round .\naside from the fact that this very rare tray is from an obscure brewery in western pennsylvania , it should be noted that there were no fewer than fifteen brewing companies with the word \u201cunion\u201d in their name in the state throughout history . in 1905 it became known as the crescent brewery and was a branch of a company by that name in irwin . the name reverted back to union brewing co . in 1913 . interestingly enough the irwin brewery acquired another branch in duquesne in 1915 , which operated until 1920 . of the three , only the brewery in tarr survived prohibition , was renamed the tarr brewing co . and lasted until 1939 . the town is now known as tarrs .\nthere ' s history here , too . the sale of anchor steam brewery in the 1960s precipitated the production of several signature beers at a time when mass - marketed light beers were the trend . the following decade saw the opening of new albion brewing in sonoma , the first new brewery in california since prohibition and the first microbrewery in america .\ntheodor bergner was a brewery engineer who implemented a number of innovations of his own design in the completely modern brewery , which included having the drive belts for machinery out of the way of workers for safety . the images on the poster show the exterior and interior of the brew house of bergner & engel\u2019s brewery featuring their 400 barrel copper kettle with the \u201chop jack\u201d directly below it , as well as a view of one of their many cellars packed with open wooden tanks foaming away during the \u201chigh krauesen\u201d stage of primary fermentation .\nit turns out that the challenge of operating a midsize craft brewery isn\u2019t so much making the beer , it\u2019s getting that beer into bars and , more importantly , onto shelves .\ni\u2019m a yank that studied at the univ . of edinburgh in he first half of 1997 . physician & firkin was my place . spent waaay too much time there . luckily it was in walking ( stumbling ) distance of my flat .\nstarted in 1869 by civil war veteran trupert ortlieb , this brewery was relatively small until after repeal when an extensive building program expanded the complex , enabling the brewery to produce over a half million barrels of beer per year . ortlieb\u2019s used outdoor advertising extensively and was well - represented on bus and trolley cars . the brewery did an extensive print campaign in the saturday evening post and sponsored sporting events broadcast by local radio and television stations . the family had an interest in the old dutch brewery in catasauqua and purchased the kaier\u2019s , f & s , and sunshine breweries . ortlieb\u2019s was the second to last of philadelphia\u2019s prohibition survivors to go out of business in 1981 , when its brands were sold to schmidt\u2019s .\ni remember the goose & firkin from the early 80\u2019s and actually dancing with leigham vale morris inside the bar one sunday lunchtime . excellent fun . dogbolter was also available for homebrewing . unfortunately my attempts at this were nowhere near the real thing .\nwhat became the widman brewery was originally operated by sebastian goundie in the second decade of the nineteenth century . it was converted to a distillery and operated for some years before benz & eckert remodeled \u201cthe old monocacy brewery\u201d in the early 1880s and began by producing about 4 , 000 barrels of beer annually . the brewery was destroyed by fire in 1885 and replaced with a larger , more modern plant . jacob widman became proprietor three years later , becoming famous for his extra bohemian lager beer and producing around 25 , 000 barrels in 1920 . the brewery survived prohibition but was the first casualty of bethlehem\u2019s three survivors , folding in 1938 . beth - uhl went out of business four years later , and south bethlehem brewing closed in 1954 .\njames anderton began working in coal mines at the age of eight in england , continuing in that line of work after coming to the united states until the age of 38 , when he moved to beaver falls and got into the hotel business before starting a brewery the following year , in 1869 . in november he placed his first product on the market , which consisted of nine barrels of ale and porter . ten years later the brewery was producing just under 800 barrels per year . over the years he expanded , and in 1895 had a modern 25 , 000 barrel brewery built on the design of brewery architects and engineers beyer & rautert of chicago . anderton brewing became a branch of the independent brewing company of pittsburgh and was closed in 1920 .\nfrederick seitz and his cousin john sebastian goundie started their brewery on the banks of the lehigh river in the middle of a wheat field in 1821 , sixty - six years before easton became a city . goundie had been running the monocacy brewery for the moravian colony in bethlehem for seventeen years . the seitz family ran a bottling business and had malt houses in easton and buffalo , ny . in 1900 john schmid became brewmaster and was famous for his seitz bohemian export . perhaps the most notable distinction of the seitz brewery is that during prohibition it was part of \u201creading beer baron\u201d max hassel\u2019s chain of breweries that extended from new jersey throughout eastern pennsylvania . despite this fact , the brewery managed to get a license after repeal and remained in business until 1938 .\nvery little is known about this dauphin county brewery , located between pottsville and harrisburg in pennsylvania\u2019s \u201csouthern coal fields . \u201d it was started in 1860 by hiram bueck , who was producing about 3 , 000 barrels a year in 1880 when the u . s . industrial census reported that he had $ 20 , 000 capital investment and that he employed five men for two months of full time employment . in 1895 his widow sold the brewery to louis wentzler , of lowell , mass . , and chas . w . blumer , of pittsburg , who created the lykens brewing co . the brewery was famous for its \u201ccream top\u201d brands that included lager and dublin style stout , and also produced wentzler\u2019s beer , ale , porter , and bock beers . the brewery survived prohibition and lasted until 1940 .\nafter repeal , the stegmaier brewery was the largest outside of the philadelphia and pittsburgh markets , producing around a half - million barrels a year . advertisements proclaimed that stegmaier was \u201cbrewed to the taste of the nation . \u201d the brand was a dominant presence throughout northeastern pennsylvania and beyond , but succumbed to erosion of their market by well - advertised national brands and closed in 1974 . due in large part to the efforts of breweriana collectors , federal funding was obtained and much of the brewery complex has been renovated , making it one of a half - dozen gems of brewery preservation throughout the commonwealth .\nmy partner was booked in for a hair appointment in the westfield mall . i went to the firkin for a quick beer while i waited . it took forever to get served even though there were more staff than patrons . once served i asked why my . . .\nmy now wife and i got together in the frog in 1988 . we are both from new zealand and by our recollection there were at least 12 people from our home town there that night . we did all the firkin pubs in london and collected a beer coaster from each . our last day in london saw us go to our last firkin pub . my frog t - shirt has finally given up the ghost and is now in the rag pile . great memories . always thought we\u2019d get to go back one day , but it seems not\nin recent years . three taverns brewery celebrated its grand opening in october 2013 , bringing belgian - inspired beer to decatur . though this is more of a tasting room situation rather than a proper bar ,\ni remember visiting goose and firkin semi - regularly while a medical student at kings college hospital ( had to be an outing as bit of a trek ) . unfortunately phoenix did not open until after i qualified and moved to lewisham but would still meet up there ( and wife a nurse at the hospital ) . and there was the fox and firkin in walking distance . then in 1994 moved to southend and there was the fish ( previously called the alex and now the alex again ) . while i have never liked porter did appreciate the bitters .\nthe 1995 camra good beer guide records that the chain had 44 pubs of which 19 actually brewed . ( the non - brewery pubs were supplied by one of the other firkin pubs ) . each pub tended to have it\u2019s own named bitter , along with the dogbolter and other seasonal beers . the dogbolter [ 2 ] was always my favourite drink as it tasted like nothing else \u2013 a rich , dark , strong brew , although it didn\u2019t do to drink it all night long .\nthe eagle run brewery in shamokin got its start in the 1850s and went through various owners until philip fuhrmann purchased it in 1893 . it became fuhrmann & schmidt\u2019s eagle run brewery three years later . in 1905 a group of investors created the shamokin brewing co . for the manufacture of ale , porter , lager , and weiss beer . that company lasted for six years before going bankrupt and being acquired by fuhrmann & schmidt . f & s ran both plants until prohibition and came back after repeal in the newer facility . philadelphia\u2019s ortlieb brewing co . bought f & s in 1966 and operated the brewery until 1975 .\njohnstown has been home to sixteen breweries over the years , seventeen if you count one brewpub that was in business from 2003 until 2008 . five were in business when prohibition arrived in 1920 , of which two came back after repeal in 1933 . johnstown\u2019s longest running brewery was started around 1850 by zach entress as a lager beer plant . jacob goenner purchased the brewery in 1874 . he died in the johnstown flood in 1889 and the brewery was destroyed , but his widow and john stibich rebuilt the brewery , and the business survived under the goenner name until 1954 . today , portions of the plant have been preserved as the art works in johnstown and the bottle works ethnic art center . interestingly enough , another of johnstown\u2019s breweries , the germania , has been converted into a local history museum by the johnstown area heritage association .\nharrisburg has been home to about a dozen breweries throughout history . henry fink started working in the oldest , the barnitz brewery , which was established sometime around 1854 . after eight years mr . fink leased the brewery and formed a partnership with his brother - in - law , christian boyer . they brewed about fourteen barrels per day in the fall and winter months and production reached 4 , 000 barrels in 1865 . ten years later the partnership was dissolved and the firm became henry fink\u2019s keystone brewery . a modern plant was built in 1881 , and production at the turn of the century was around 20 , 000 barrels . upon his death in 1898 , his sons took over the business as henry fink\u2019s sons keystone brewery , which lasted until prohibition . efforts were made to start up after repeal but fink brewing went out of business in 1934 .\nmy daughter is in london this weekend and thus the search for frog and firkin where i had a story similar to so many of you . i remember a tee shirt that said something to the effect of froggods sake buy me a firkin pint . i so wish i had it still . what a fun memory from more than 30 years ago . there was a small fire to do with the brewing , and we all temporarily wandered out into the street enjoying our pints until we could resume inside . how has time passed so quickly for us all ? ! delicious beer .\ni was living in london in 1987 and just found my 31 year old ferret & firkin t - shirt . a bit tattered , but wearable . will see if this summer , living in a touristy area ( cape cod , massachusetts ) , if anyone comments on it / recognizes it .\nearlier this fall , the team behind churchkey \u2014 one of dc ' s most popular beer bars \u2014 opened their very own brewery out by nationals park . bluejacket and its restaurant the arsenal were among the country ' s\nof ecliptic brewing as\n[ o ] ne of portland ' s buzziest brewery openings in memory ,\nhitting the city with beers from respected local brewer john harris . this brewery and pub has a celestial theme , such as the procyon pale ale , spica hefepils , and arcturus ipa . the food menu includes burgers , sandwiches , steamed mussels , meats , cheeses , and seasonal dishes like a pale ale - braised lamb shank .\n\u201ci came here because i had a couple of their beers on tap in town \u2013 frankenbrown and the f - yeah on tap \u2013 so i came down to the brewery to check it out , \u201d he says .\nas a visiting student in 83 / 84 from the states to queen elizabeth college ( camden hill rd , kensington high ) , i fondly and groggily remember many treks to the frog in notting hill for a couple of pints of dogbolter . i still have the firkin coasters next to my dart board .\nblimey ! didn\u2019t realise there was so many memories ! i graduated from the goose to the pheasant in goswell road . sid the manager and chris and tony on piano . david bruce very much alive and kicking as chairman of west berkshire brewery ( newbury ) and occasionally brews the odd limited run of dogbolter for old times\u2019 sake . worth a pilgrimage to the new brewery in yattendon and a trip down memory lane . best wishes to all , rupert .\nchartiers valley brewing co . in carnegie was established in 1901 . three years later it joined with fourteen other breweries to become part of the independent brewing co . of pittsburgh . this combine was formed to compete with the pittsburgh brewing company , formed in 1899 and consisting of twenty - one branches . after repeal only five ibc branches returned , including the general braddock brewing corp . in braddock ( 1937 ) , chartiers valley ( 1952 ) , homestead brewery ( 1953 ) , first national brewing in mckees rocks ( 1951 ) , and the duquesne brewery on pittsburgh\u2019s south side ( 1972 ) . in the 1940s there was ongoing friction between the afl teamsters and the cio for control of brewery workers . in 1952 , long steel and coal strikes were followed by a four - month strike by brewery workers all of which may have been responsible for the demise of chartiers valley , homestead , and first national branches .\nthe city also pumps beer into mustards , shampoos , ice creams , cakes , dog biscuits , and soaps . and with at least five major beer events , asheville keeps the party going all year round with its own oktoberfest , beer week and winter warmer , best firkin , beer city and brewgrass festivals .\ncraft beer can broadly be defined as a beer made in a traditional way by a small brewery where the outcome is largely determined by skills and knowledge of the brewer and the quality of the ingredients used in the brewing process .\ngeorge c . baer and charles stegmaier established a brewery on south canal street in wilkes - barre in 1857 . six years later they moved to market street where they dug vaults in the side of a hill to \u201clager\u201d or store their beer , which was refrigerated with ice . this early view of that brewery probably dates to around 1870 . the plant was enlarged over the years and this is the same location where the magnificent stegmaier brew house has been beautifully restored .\nwith the guidance of fanatical beer - lover and brewer , frank , or one of our other beer crazy ponies , you\u2019ll get a taste of traditional beer - making followed by a sampling of the prancing pony brewery range of beers .\nin the heart of pennsylvania dutch country , reading has had around twenty breweries throughout its history , some of which date back to the days when berks county was on the frontier . stocker and roehrich\u2019s brewery was a relative latecomer , established in 1891 . the company went through a variety of owners , becoming august schneider\u2019s fairview brewery from 1906 - 1912 . the company was reorganized as the mt . penn brewing co . and made penn dutch beer until 1920 . possibly anticipating the coming of prohibition , the brewery was reported to have installed vinegar and compressed yeast making equipment in 1918 . it was one of five reading breweries to come back after repeal , and though not continuously in production , lasted until 1943 .\nin the central - western city of orange , brewing is close to starting ( if it hasn\u2019t begun already ) at badlands brewery , the creation of jon shiner . jon launched the badlands brand in 2010 , with the release of beer contract - brewed for him in sydney , and about the same time began the task of setting up his own brewery at orange . in 2012 he bought the 12 - hl plant formerly in use at the flying horse brewery at warrnambool , which had closed earlier that year , and trucked it back to orange . there have been the normal regulatory delays since then , but jon received his manufacturer\u2019s licence early in december , clearing the way for brewing to start at orange .\ncosta nikias and james brown of la sirene brewing , who began their brewing business in 2011 using the facilities of the jamieson brewery in rural victoria , have now built and opened their own brewery . it is situated in the darebin enterprise centre at alphington , a north - eastern melbourne suburb . trial brewing began there in mid - year , and full - scale production started recently . fans can expect the la sirene beers to be available again early in the near year .\napparently in the spring of 1999 , whitbread and punch taverns both made hostile bids to take over the entire allied domecq pub roster . after a bidding war , whitbread pulled out of the running leaving punch taverns to take over with financing from bass . it then appears that punch taverns sold the firkin chain on to bass .\njohn reichard came to america from germany and sought work in bergdoll\u2019s brewery in philadelphia . around 1850 he met charles stegmaier and encouraged him to become his partner in a brewery in wilkes - barre . reichard & stegmaier lasted until 1857 . the firm went through various incarnations until 1897 when it became one of twelve branches of the pennsylvania central brewing company , which was based in scranton , pa . reichard & weaver produced just under 45 , 000 barrels per year and closed in 1920 .\nthe mutual union brewing company opened in 1907 as a stock corporation capitalized with $ 400 , 000 from several hundred liquor dealers in allegheny county . the plant was built with plans by chicago brewery architect and engineer william griesser and had a capacity to produce 250 , 000 barrels per year . known brands are aliquippa beer and pennsy select beer . breweriana items are very rare and one of the steins given to those who attended the grand opening of this brewery would undoubtedly fetch a high price .\nsince starting part time at his new home , damon and head brewer rob have formed a brewer\u2019s bond and have been teaching each other a few new tricks . they have even tweaked a few recipes and increased the brewery ' s efficiency levels .\ngreat to see this post . friends and i were regulars as firkin pubs . notably the frog , goose and phoenix . sing - songs at the goose were infamous , with fats domino\u2019s blueberry hill being belted out by mostly students . david bruce was ahead of his time . so sorry that the venture got killed by the corporates .\nnorthampton brewing company was established in 1898 and became famous for its tru - blu brand . the company came back after repeal and became one of the first lehigh valley brewers to introduce beer in cans . they produced just under 100 , 000 barrels in 1941 and lasted until 1950 . after prohibition , pennsylvania passed a law requiring 51 % of a brewery to be owned by a state resident . when the brew master died , ownership would have gone to a new york company so the brewery folded .\nbut the rose city isn ' t just about quantity . pdx is where you ' ll find hopworks urban brewery , alameda brewing company , cascade brewing , and family - owned hair of the dog , all nationally renowned for their care and creativity .\n\u201cit is unclear why punch taverns / bass bought the chain and then decided to cease production of the distinctive firkin beers\u201d bass bankrolled punch taverns to go in and handle the redundancies etc . the story was that as you get taxed at a different rate depending on your brewery capacity , if bass acquired the breweries directly it would take them over some excise duty threshold . so the little eager beavers punch taverns went in with their hatchets and did all the messy firing of staff in return for some of the run down estates , they then passed the now beer production free brewpubs over to bass .\na trip to san diego isn ' t complete without sampling the suds at karl strauss , ballast point , lost abbey , green flash , and stone brewing co . , declared by beeradvocate magazine the\nall - time top brewery on planet earth .\na new brewery appeared at naremburn , on sydney\u2019s north side , during 2013 . the flat rock brew cafe opened in december 2012 , but the task of installing an on - site brewery , a 200 - litre braumeister kit , was not completed until several months later . the first batch of flat rock beer , an english ipa , went on sale on 1 june . flat rock is the creation of karl and jenny riseborough ; karl is the brewer , and jenny runs the cafe side of the business .\nkoenig & brother started their centennial brewery in harrisburg in 1875 . two years later they sold it to christian dressler , who operated the plant for eighteen years . in 1893 it was sold to robert h . graupner , who formed a stock company two years later and built a large modern brewery which operated as the harrisburg consumers brewing and bottling company . mr . graupner had learned the brewing trade in saxony before coming to america in 1883 , and by working in breweries in philadelphia and lancaster for the next ten years . the brewery became known as graupners in 1903 . it survived prohibition and remained in business until 1951 , becoming known for brands including jolly scot ale , silver stock lager , graupner\u2019s old style beer , and old graupner beer , ale , and porter .\npre notting hill carnival august 1984 ended up in a pub called the frog and firkin on the saturday evening what a wild wild night , pianist was brilliant beer was amazing and the atmosphere electric . jumping , laughing and dancing until the the bar reluctantly closed . nearly 34 years ago and i still remember the night as if it was yesterday ! ?\nwith one brewery for every 9 , 111 people , descriptors for bend include\nbeervana\nand\nbeer city , usa .\nand that number is constantly changing , with newcomers like crux fermentation project and worthy brewing company recently fattening bend ' s ranks .\nnot that i am trying to keep up with such things , but central coast brewery ( formerly brew - by - u ) at tuggerah was granted a producer / wholesaler licence early in 2013 . it thus joins a growing but unknown number of brew - on - premises shops that can sell to the public and to licensed retailers , in addition to fulfilling their traditional function of providing facilities for home - brewers . central coast brewery launched its own beer brand , coastal sands , at the gosford sailing club in march .\nat the prancing pony brewery we believe in using the finest , purest ingredients without rushing the process or skipping on ingredients . we use malt , hops , yeast and water only . our beers are made with love and we have fun while we make them .\nthe firkin pub chain was started in london in 1979 by david bruce [ 1 ] . he stepped in and bought a few run - down pubs off the major brewers where they were unable to make them pay . as well as redocorating the pubs in a basic but friendly style , he introduced the long forgotten concept of pubs brewing their own beer .\nfamous for its horseshoe curve and the pennsylvania railroad shops , altoona was home to nine breweries over the years , two of which survived prohibition : the oswald brewing company , which went out of business in 1936 , and the altoona brewing company , which lasted until 1974 . the last survivor was the oldest and started in 1852 as george enzbrenner\u2019s empire brewery . it became john kazmaier\u2019s germania brewery in 1896 . after repeal it was known as the city ice & beverage co . until 1936 , when it became altoona brewing co .\n9 , 000 - square - feet of beer wonderland ,\nexplaining that there ' s not just a brewery on - site , but also a tasting room with a separate dining area for those who wish to partake in the all - day menu here .\na great to come , grab a great beer , get some grub and meet some nice people . we ' ve been coming for a long time , became pub club members and love the staff and atmosphere . if you get a chance to go on a friday after work , stop in for a special firkin or go for half - priced pizza on sunday .\nalready cemented into bend beer culture is deschutes , the godfather of local craft brewing , which recently expanded its flagship location . the ale apothecary , like its name suggests , blends modern and old - fashioned brewing techniques for what they ' re calling bend ' s only steampunk brewery .\nthe first brewery in massachusetts emerged not long after the pilgrims dropped anchor , owing to the fact that beer was safer to drink than the water . though the pilgrims were aiming for virginia , they ran out of brew and stopped in massachusetts - - thus a beer town was born .\nan american craft brewer is small , independent and traditional . small : annual production of 6 million barrels of beer or less . independent : less than 25 % of the craft brewery is owned or controlled ( or equivalent economic interest ) by an alcoholic beverage industry member who is not themselves a\u2026\nyes i remember the fox lewisham previously flanagan\u2019s the black bull not a place to linger . in the fox when they handed out the song sheets i didn\u2019t need \u2019em . happy days of long ago . plus i was in the firkin south croydon when they put on the last 9 of dogbolter . it went in half an hour and that was it . no more dogbolter ever or so we thought .\nwe are still celebrating all the exciting memories from our 25th bushwakker anniversary party last saturday night . one of the many highlights was watching bushwakker general manager emeritus , elaine robertson , persevere until she finally tapped the firkin of macgregor\u2019s wee heavy infused with highland park 12 year old single match scotch whisky . she took a bit of a beer shower but bushwakker head brewer , mitch dalrymple , saved the day !\nhi adrian hall ! you wrote , \u201chi all , i used to run the flyer and firkin in reading from 1997 to 2001 and my other half diane ran the firefly in bournemouth in 2000 . \u201d my wife and i visited from new york and visited the firefly in bournemouth where i bought their t - shirt and diane autographed it for me ! still have it \u2013 thought it was too cool to wear !\nhi all , not sure if this is allowed , but i\u2019ve just found a pile of firkin t - shirts at my parents house . they\u2019re in immaculate condition , and include things like the gallon club and one over the eight . pubs are : fitchew , flutter , firlot & fisherman . anybody interested in taking them off my hands ? not asking much for them , just want them going to a good home\u2026\n, provides true premium beers to many local restaurants and is one of the few craft breweries in the entire region to produce both lagers and ales . while you ' re in town , check out the richmond , va , skyline from the brewery\u2019s outdoor deck , one of the best places for the view !\nthe brewshed hours we are a working brewery and the brewshed is open 7 days a week . opening hours to the public : monday - 11am to 6pm tuesday - rest time wednesday - 11am to 9pm thursday - 11am to 10pm friday - 11am to 10pm saturday - 10am to 10pm sunday - 10am to 9pm for bookings of a guided brewery tour with tasting on sunday\u2019s reserve your spot at 10 . 30am or 3pm . bookings essential . kitchen closes 1 hour prior to closing time . please check our facebook page for opening hours on public holidays . we are closed good friday , christmas day and new years day ."]}
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[ 5 ]\nthat was the theme at last week ' s iabse conference in copenhagen , where several keynote presentations on future technology were discussed . mette sloth , vice president at bridges scandinavia in cowi , was among the 180 participants :\nin 1960 , two suspension bridges at uittamo and pargas in finland marked a breakthrough for the firm ' s bridge building division . these bridges shaped the design for a new motorway bridge across the little belt in denmark , the new little belt bridge .\ncowi project angus l . macdonald bridge\nthe big lift ,\nwins acec bc award of excellence\ncowi hq today : employees rooting for the danish team playing against the australians in the fifa worldcup .\nthe cowi foundation holds all a shares plus some b shares , approximately 82 per cent of the share capital . employees hold approximately 18 per cent . ( may 2018 )\nthe employee is employed with a cowi group company in territories where the employee share program is made available . applicable territories are determined annually in connection with the annual general meeting .\nat 85 , 5 m , carlsberg - siloen in copenhagen\u00b4s vesterbro neighbourhood was engineered by ostenfeld & j\u00f8nson in 1956 - 57 .\nover the next decade , cowi and its french cooperation partner systra will work on electrifying the danish rail network .\nexpansion of gardermoen airport , oslo - one of the greenest airport terminals in the world . in a joint venture with nordic , office of architecture and norconsult , cowi designed the project .\nworking at cowi can sometimes feel like running an orienteering course , but in a good way . i love the challenge of clarifying finance for my colleagues without a financial background , as well as continuously simplifying tools and processes to make life easier for them .\nvoted the world\u00b4s best metro , cowi was responsible for the overall design coordination of the 21 km network and its 22 stations . this work included the supervision of works on tunnels , stations , emergency shafts and the mitigation procedure against potential damage to neighbouring buildings .\ncowi is a leading consultant group within engineering , economics and environmental science . with offices across the world our 6 , 600 employees are at given point working on more than 12 , 000 projects .\nbelieve it or not , engineering can be mainstream \u2013 and go viral . at this year\u2019s ted conference in vancouver , bridge expert and cowi consultant ian firth gave the only civil and structural engineering presentation , disproving the assumption that engineers are \u201ctoo boring for tv . \u201d\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 .\nwe are both proud and excited to welcome this talented bunch of engineering and architecture students to this summer\u2019s cowi try program \ud83d\ude80\ud83d\ude80 during the next 8 weeks , we will test and challenge the students to apply their different skill sets on real life cowi projects in close collaboration with our own experts . the goal is clear . we want to push the students to show courage , think outside the box and work together to develop personally and reach great results . a warm welcome to you all \ud83d\ude0a\nabove : the little belt bridge is a 6 - lane suspension bridge with a main span of 600 m . opened in 1970 ; the bridge links funen with jutland .\nwe believe that employee ownership will increase cooperation within the cowi group and strengthen coherence between performance and the employees ' competencies and efforts .\nat cowi , we are proud to be represented with a total of seven projects all addressing global issues in a local context . access the report here and inspire yourself with examples including efforts to stop the discarding of plastic in egypt , safe sanitation efforts in kenya and the development of renewable energy systems in indonesia .\nin his ted talk , published today , cowi consultant ian firth discusses the evolution of bridges and the value they bring to the world .\ngentofte badminton klub , a sports club in the suburbs of northern copenhagen , moved in to its current badminton hall in 1936 . christen ostenfeld ' s young engineering firm designed the project \u2013 and ostenfeld himself stopped by to celebrate the inauguration of the building .\nand geosciences began . i studied a - level geology at college as a result , and my teacher was a huge inspiration - so much so that i chose to study geology at university without much idea of what jobs might be available at the end of the degree .\nafter working abroad for six years , young engineer christen ostenfeld returned to his hometown of copenhagen in 1930 . full of creative energy , the 29 - year old established his business in a small apartment in copenhagen ' s infamous vesterbro neighbourhood and went straight to work .\nmaking a city move . creating the greenest airport in the world . explore our signature projects .\n500t of carbon emissions were avoided and millions of pounds in road closure costs were saved due to innovative over - bridge system . read robert percy ' s insight here : urltoken\ncowi was founded in 1930 by civil engineer christen ostenfeld ( dr tech ) . [ 4 ] wriborg w . j\u00f8nson became a partner 16 years later . from 1946 to 1973 , the company operated as a partnership under the name of chr . ostenfeld & w . j\u00f8nson . the initials of the two senior partners lent the company its name .\nlight rail systems can do much more than bring commuters from a to b . they can help tie entire cities together - but it requires that it is part of a comprehensive urban master plan .\ndo you agree with ian firth , world - leading bridge expert and consultant at cowi ? check out his ted talk and get your daily bridge fix .\none thing that really inspires me and boosts my motivation is seeing the passion and competence of people working around me . at cowi , my colleagues are not only passionate about their work , but they have excellent technical knowledge and a genuine desire to share this knowledge . i am trying to make the most out of this stimulating environment so that i can grow and improve as an engineer so that i can deliver valuable engineering solutions , which really make a difference .\nmargherita perona , assistant engineer \u2013 bridges , cowi uk limited\nin 2008 the firm bought flint & neill , a uk civil and structural engineering consultancy specialising in bridges .\ncowi is a leading consulting group that creates value for customers , people and society through our unique 360\u00b0 approach . based on our world - class competencies within engineering , economics and environmental science , we tackle challenges from many vantage points to create coherent solutions for our customer .\ndsv a / s engages in the global supply of transport and logistics services . it operates through the following segments : air & sea , road , and solutions . the air & sea segment provides air and sea freight services through its global network . the road segment provides road freight services across europe , u . s . and south africa . the solutions segment offers contract logistics , including warehousing and inventory management . the company was founded on july 13 , 1976 and is headquartered in hedehusene , denmark .\ni ' m inspired by knowing that i can learn something new every day , because the challenging and interesting projects i work on are so different . working with bim ( building information modelling ) is fascinating \u2013 it ' s great working with a 3d model - based process that can help us plan , design , construct and manage information for our infrastructure projects . every time someone asks me how to navigate in a 3d model , or finds value checking bim models instead of 2d drawings , i feel that i have made a difference . i feel proud when i see the client or a cowi project manager using coordinated models to have technical or interface meetings , improving the coordination across disciplines , and i would like to improve the usage of bim in all our projects and give more value to them .\nduring the next 8 weeks , we will test and challenge the students to apply their different skill sets on real life cowi projects in close collaboration with our own experts .\nhow do you engineer the past to meet the needs for the future ? that was the theme at last week ' s iabse conference in copenhagen , where several keynote presentations on future technology were discussed . mette sloth , vice president at bridges scandinavia in cowi , was among the 180 participants :\nwe are all aware of the new technologies that approach us in our everyday life . it is crucial that we consider this development in all aspects of engineering too . among other things , drones can be applied for bridge inspections , and bim models can be used to assess relevant information on existing bridges . in the near future , robots will be supplementing inspections and performing repair works . that is something to look forward to !\nat cowi , we already use drones as a part of operation and maintenance . watch the video to see how it looks when a tiny drone inspects a record - breaking bridge like the great belt link in denmark . quite an impressive sight , right ? click here for more cowi facts and figures on the great belt link : urltoken\nostenfeld went on to engineer some of denmark ' s most iconic buildings of the 1930s , including the aggersund bridge in northern denmark ( 1938 ) and k . b . hallen in copenhagen ( 1937 ) .\nthis is a web site developed by warren kovach to celebrate the history of the isle of anglesey , north wales .\ngreen makeover . at enghaveparken in copenhagen , cowi was part of the project to create room for 24 , 000 m3 of stormwater as well as green and lush areas for citizens .\nif the shareholder ' s employment with the cowi group is discontinued , the shareholder is under an obligation to sell back b shares in the first coming sales window ( within 4 weeks after the annual general meeting ) . however , in certain instances former employees may keep the b shares for an additional three year period . ( learn more by reading terms for possession of b shares under read more .\nnews corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media , news , education , and information services .\nwould you like wikipedia to always look as professional and up - to - date ? we have created a browser extension .\nsince the millennium , cowi has engineered a long suite of large - scale projects , including the tanzam highway in tanzania ( 2005 ) , the london array ( 2009 ) and the doha metro in qatar ( 2013 ) . every year , we are involved in more than 14 , 000 projects across the globe .\nbridge engineer , i feel that what i do really has a relevance to everyday life . infrastructure , such as bridges , represents a link between two realities that were previously separate \u2013 whether two different sides of a city or even two different countries . the structure becomes essential to many peoples ' lives and it is crucial to be able to intervene whenever an issue occurs .\nthe h\u00e5logaland bridge crosses the rombaks fjord in the harsh environment of northern norway . as project manager , cowi provided basic and detailed design for the bridge as well as construction follow - up .\nthe employee has not handed in a resignation , been terminated or been laid off at the time the b shares are purchased .\ncowifonden was created in 1973 , when the former partners transferred ownership to a private limited company with cowifonden as the sole owner .\ncowi is a leading consulting group that creates value for customers , people and society through our unique 360\u00b0 approach . based on our world - class competencies within engineering , economics and environmental science , we tackle challenges from many vantage points to create coherent solutions for our customers - and thereby sustainable and coherent societies in the world .\ntoday , the great belt link celebrates its 20th anniversary . not only is the link is one of denmark ' s most iconic landmarks , it also reduces travel time with 75 minutes for more than 27 , 000 vehicles every day .\nfrom an early age i ' ve always had a passion for climbing , hillwalking and generally being outdoors , and always had an interest in geography and travel . my parents used to take me walking at a local forest on a regular basis and we ' d always spend ages picking up rocks and fossils from the river bed on our way round ; i think this is where my passion for geology\nthe ostenfeld silo set itself apart from the rest . despite the silo ' s huge dimensions , the walls were just 25 cm thick , making it significantly cheaper to build . being prestressed , the walls could still bear the pressure from within and remain sealed .\ni ' ve always been into building things and trying to figure out why things are the way that they are . i ' m generally just really curious ! as a child , if i wasn ' t outside building something in the woods , i was up in the loft adding to my lego city . i love problem - solving and seeing things come to life , so a career as a civil engineer seemed like the obvious choice for\nover the past decades , more and more tracks have been laid in european cities to make way for light railways to provide commuters with high - class public transport . light rail systems are a means of promoting connectivity , growth and social balance , but only as part of a larger urban strategy .\nannually , in connection with the opening of the share trading window , current and former employees will receive an email with a link to the shareholder portal .\nalthough construction still tends to be a predominantly male industry , geotechnical engineering seems to attract a relatively high proportion of women . i feel all engineers should be celebrated , but on inwed , i ' d particularly like to acknowledge the many brilliant women i have worked with during my career , as mentors , supervisors , clients , colleagues and fellow students .\nwhen i was at high school i loved construction - related subjects , such as physics and technical drawing . this prompted my decision to choose a career where i could develop these areas further . while i studied to become a technical architect ' engineering buildings up ' , i actually ended up working in the tunnels and underground infrastructure department , so ' building\nabove : ostenfeld designed the 150 - meter long aggersund bridge , spanning the limfjord . the bridge was inaugurated in 1942 as the first major danish bridge designed by a private engineering consultancy\nostenfeld had just designed a cylindrical tank for liquids and granulated materials , using prestressed concrete . this was the first example of what would later become the world - renowned ostenfeld silo .\nthis set of standing stones , also known as the llanfechell triangle , stands at a prominent location overlooking the village of llanfechell , with excellent views of a wide area of northwest anglesey . the nearby hill mynydd y garn features in the distance , as do those sources of modern power , wylfa nuclear power station and the rhyd - y - groes wind farm .\ncowi delivered the conceptual design , site investigations , tender documents , detailed design , administration and supervision . for an old school , jazzy and highly detailed ' podcast ' about the bridge , listen to or download the narration track for the film , the motorway over the little belt from 1970 .\nthe content of this web site is made available as a service and for information purposes only . while we have attempted to maintain the information as accurate as possible , this general information about the cowi share programme does not replace , amend , alter or in any other way modify the terms and conditions set out in the terms of possession of b shares or similar terms or conditions as individually agreed and accepted by the shareholders as part of the acquisition and / or possession of shares .\ni discovered an interest in tunnels and tunnel engineering when i was at uni and now i ' m working on what will be the largest tunnel in the uk \u2013 the lower thames crossing . i ' m usually based in glasgow , but when the opportunity to join the london - 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of - way to the southeast , from llanfechell village , as you have a clear view of the stones as you approach up the hill .\nwith a short deadline , ostenfeld had to work fast . he introduced prefabricated steel structures which allowed the contractors to keep up the pace , even in the cold danish winter . one year later , in 1931 , the official opening of the national - scala took place with 2 , 000 guests , dressed to impress .\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 .\nindustrial phd student jens - christian kragh - poulsen will spend much of the next three years in the company of 20 concrete beams in a test hall at the technical university of denmark ( dtu ) . the purpose is to learn more about the strength of arch - shaped concrete structures , which are used in foundatio . . .\nindustrial phd student jens - christian kragh - poulsen will spend much of the next three years in the company of 20 concrete beams in a test hall at the technical university of denmark ( dtu ) . the purpose is to learn more about the strength of arch - shaped concrete structures , which are used in foundations for wind turbines .\nit is unique on anglesey in having three standing stones erected together as a triangle , they lean towards each other , as if they were three ancient farmers conversing on the hillside . the stones , which are schist , are each about 2m high and appear to be aligned so all three have their long axis oriented from northwest to southeast .\nlarge - scale structures , and that feeling of amazement that they arouse in us , have always fascinated me . during my last years at school , i became intrigues about what hides behind the external appearance of these structures and the wider built environment , and i wanted to know more about it . this is what drove me to pursue a career in civil engineering .\ni was unsure of my career choices at school but l always enjoyed maths and sciences , and opted to do a maths degree to keep my options open . during the course of that i realised that it was understanding and solving real , tangible , problems that particularly interested me , and that i ' d like to do something that would benefit wider society if i could . i followed up\nthis page uses cookies for statistical purpose and improvement of user experience . if you continue without changing your settings , you agree to use our cookies . read more about cookies and changing your settings . cookie policy\nwith offices all over the world , we combine global presence with local knowledge to take on projects anywhere in the world \u2013 no matter how large or small . at any given moment , we are involved in more than 12 , 000 projects .\nshareholders may sell the b shares each year in the annual share trading window ( within 4 weeks after the annual general meeting ) and there is no period of commitment before it is possible to sell . however , local variations and / or legal requirements may be applicable in some countries .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\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 looks like you may be having problems playing this video . if so , please try restarting your browser .\nwe are all aware of the new technologies that approach us in our everyday life . it is crucial that we consider this development in all aspects of engineering too . among other things ,\ndrones can be applied for bridge inspections , and bim models can be used to assess relevant information on existing bridges . in the near future , robots will be supplementing inspections and performing repair works . that is something to look forward to !\nfollowing the release of the video - 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orvola kalle ( at ) 5by5 . fi + 358 ( 0 ) 50 326 2569\nwe are unable to find itunes on your computer . to download and subscribe to dlc by 5by5 , get itunes now .\nthe project is a series of short films from new writers featuring new on - screen talent working alongside established on - screen talent . it\u2019s co - produced by bbc studios and elba\u2019s green door pictures banner .\nfive by five is produced by dean byfield and exec produced by elba and bbc studios\u2019 richard stokes and hillary salmon . jones will also co - exec produce . filming has commenced in london for a week .\njeff is back from his honeymoon and he and christian are happy to welcome scott johnson from frogpant studios back to the show as well . they talk about blizzard ' s plans with hearthstone , titan , and more !\njeff and christian are joined by scott johnson from frogpants studios to discuss all of the news from the second half of press conferences at this year ' s e3 . ubisoft , the pc gaming show , and sony playstation !\ni\u2019ve put together a new broadcasting network where all of the shows i\u2019m working on will live : 5 by 5 studios . it\u2019s named after the old - school radio term five by five , which means \u201cloud and clear . \u201d\ninstacast 2 . 0 ' s interesting pricing , rubymotion , seemingly impossible requirements in job postings , undercutting competitors on price , and why 5by5 probably shouldn ' t do a parenting show .\njeff and christian welcome scott johnson of frogpants studios , the podcaster and cartoonist responsible for the comic strip , extralife , to dlc this week . they start with a big week of news , including big name departures from sony and naughty dog , the ne\n5by5 makes podcasts for geeks , designers , developers , gamers , entrepreneurs , and people like you , with shows hosted by people including dan benjamin , merlin mann , horace dediu , and jeffrey zeldman . read more\u2026\nsome background : when i founded 5by5 studios last year , i had no idea if things would work out . i\u2019m the sole supporter of my family , so going full - time with it was a big risk . but , thanks to listeners and hivelogic readers like you , the network is off to a great start . the idea that i get to wake up every morning and make these shows really is like living a dream for me . it\u2019s what i\u2019ve wanted to do my entire life .\nand dan has climbed the mountain . 5by5 is his network and features shows such as the pipeline , the big web show and others , that collectively are downloaded 120 , 000 time per week ( yes , per week ) .\nwhile nobody takes @ 5by5 at face value , occam\u2019s razor applies . two years is a convenient cutoff point for either show . there\u2019s been something of an arc , in both cases . it sounds like marco arment . . .\nshe posted to twitter earlier today : ( @ faitherina ) nerds / geeks , i ' m no longer producer at 5by5 but i will still host geek friday . the plan : new reboot episode next week . get ready !\nno , you don ' t . to be clear , i know nothing about the specifics of any of the inner workings of 5by5 or the professional and personal relationships of anyone there . but your claim is sheer innuend . . .\nreadability ' s failed payment system , why instagram was worth so much to facebook , advertisers outbidding customers , the rumored taller - screen iphone and its effects on apps , wwdc , and dan ' s bold feature decisions in the upcoming 5by5 radio app .\njohn gruber left 5by5 for mule radio because of money , and / or potential money . and by potential money , i mean a stake in mrs . here ' s how i think it went down . many months ago dan started to talk a . . .\nin this episode of the longest - running 5by5 show , dan and marco discuss textmate ( of course ) , business developer account migrations and duns numbers , the immense value of apple ' s retail stores , creating a brand before its apps , healthcare and taxes , and instapaper browser extensions .\nof course all of the broadcasts we make at 5by5 will remain completely free , but if you enjoy the shows and if you want to help support me and the studio , now is your chance . become a member . it really will make a difference in my ability to pay bills and help the studio grow .\ni\u2019m really excited to announce that the 5by5 membership site has launched . if you enjoy the podcasts i produce , and if you\u2019ve ever found any of my work here useful , now there\u2019s a way for you to say thanks , get a cool t - shirt , and help me pay my bills at the same time .\nthe talk show is a two - person show by john gruber , arguably the most respected mac blogger in the whole mac - niverse because of his deep insights and knowledge of about the workings of apple , inc , and his close proximity to some of apple\u2019s important employees , and dan benjamin , the founder of 5by5 studios . while dan benjamin was a nobody to me at the start , it become quite apparent that he was a great host that complements his co - hosts very well , making for an extremely entertaining show format where his co - hosts\u2019 knowledge and opinions are communicated very well to the audience , while he adds his own opinions and questions in a very effective , show - entertainment enhancing sort of way . so for the last quarter of 2010 , it was the talk show for most of my podcast listening on priority over everything else , including macbreak weekly .\ndan and marco discuss the new 5by5 radio app , why apple may not want to add paid upgrades to the app store , the infinite market for podcast clients and to - do apps , instacast ' s in - app - purchase backlash , how and why to remove features from an app , the new 15\nmacbook pro rumors , thunderbolt ' s likely overshadowing by usb 3 , and near - future concerns for a retina laptop .\nas a fan of jeff and christian already from the great weekend confirmed podcast with garnet lee , i\u2019m probably already inclined to enjoy this show and found their banter and discussion immediately familiar . that said , i think anyone with an interest in games ( video , board , etc ) and related technology will also find their knowledge and demeanor immediately fun and accessible . 5by5 has done it again with a great show , really looking forward adding this one into my podcast rotation .\njeff and christian welcome kyle fergusson from into the nexus to the show this week to discuss overwatch ' s crazy numbers , nintendo ' s new 2ds xl , the call of duty wwii trailer , forza horizon 3 ' s new hot wheels dlc , and more ! 00 : 29 : 00 - the playlist : heroes of the storm 2 . 0 , mario kart 8 deluxe , outlast 2 , player unknown ' s battlegrounds , what remains of edith finch ? mlb the show 17 , mass effect andromeda , dark souls 01 : 26 : 20 - vr talk : batman arkham vr , wilson ' s heart , symphony of the machine 01 : 34 : 49 - big question ! 01 : 54 : 18 - parting gifts ! 01 : 58 : 42 - bonus content : jeff interviews raphael colantonio from arkane studios about prey\nno , you don ' t . to be clear , i know nothing about the specifics of any of the inner workings of 5by5 or the professional and personal relationships of anyone there . but your claim is sheer innuendo . lack of response to baseless speculation is not confirmation . it could just be a refusal to be baited by jerks . there are all kinds of reasons why employer / employee relationships fall apart or change . assuming that something suspect must be happening when young women employees and male bosses are in conflict might seem enlightened and sensitive , but actually disrespects women ' s and men ' s professionalism , and has the perverse effect of making it riskier for men to hire awesome , well - qualified women , or interact with them on the same professional footing that they would with male employees . that seems to be the case with this question . to satisfy your prurient mind , would dan have to avoid hiring otherwise qualified women , or avoid bantering with them as he does with men he works with ? i agree that professional boundaries are important , and that it ' s important to be conscious of their maintenance . that should and may well be happening openly in the workplace , but out of your and my view . but it ' s also true that in many industries , certainly including the indie tech world and new media , informal networking and socializing are an important part of the job , and are also critical to personal professional development and career advancement . cutting off women from those spheres through innuendo just serves to construct a new version of the ' old boys ' network . ' it is challenging enough to be a young woman in tech without creating ugly rumors for them and their employers to deal with .\ndan benjamin is a business strategist , programmer , writer , and ui designer . he publishes his articles on his blog , urltoken . he is the cto of rails machine , and the co - creator of cork\u2019d ( acquired by wltv ) . dan built the publishing system used here at a list apart .\nthe \u201chow\u201d of ruby on rails : hivelogic\u2019s dan benjamin prepares non - rails developers , designers , and other creative professionals for their first foray into rails . learn what ruby on rails is ( and isn\u2019t ) , and where it fits into the spectrum of web development and design . see through the myths surrounding this powerful young platform , and learn how to approach working with it .\nthe first image rotator made it easy to generate a random image on a web page , even if you had never worked with php before . the new , more powerful ( but still dead easy ) version uses a simple configuration file to create custom links , alt tags , titles , and even css styles for each image . plus it handles differently sized images without a hiccup . enjoy !\nreaders return to sites that appear fresh and new on each visit . on a news site , magazine , or blog , stories or headlines will be updated frequently . but how can static sites keep that fresh feeling ? dan benjamin\u2019s free image randomizer may do the trick , and you needn\u2019t be a programmer to install it .\nspam is evil , moronic , and pervasive , but help is on the way . all it takes is a bit of javascript , a smidgen of php , and the ten minutes it takes to read this short , sweet tutorial . reduce dreck mail with dan benjamin\u2019s easy - to - implement address encoder .\nan event apart : 3 days of design , code , and content for web & ux designers & devs .\nthree days of design , code , and content for people who make websites .\nthe net awards , run by net magazine , are a firm fixture in the calendar of the web design and development industry . now in their 16th year , the awards recognise the new talent , trends and technologies that have pushed the web forward over the last 12 months , as well as outstanding contributions by more established players . but the net awards are unique : there ' s no entry process , nor an entry free . the awards are solely based on nominations and are awarded by the winners ' peers .\nwe received 1 , 725 nominations from you , then drew up a longlist of 10 nominees per category and opened up the awards to the public , which resulted in more than 23 , 000 votes that whittled down each list to five contenders . then the final decision was made by our panel of 100 industry experts , who cast their votes online , blind to how others are voting .\nthe winners have now been announced and the awards presented during our event at the grand connaught rooms in london . scroll down to see who we honoured with a net award in 2015 .\ncomputerandvideogames is part of future plc , an international media group and leading digital publisher . we produce content across five core areas :\n\u00a9 future publishing limited , future plc , quay house , the ambury , bath , ba1 1ua . all rights reserved . england and wales company registration number 2008885 .\nthis form collects information we will use to send you updates , reminders and special deals . we will not share or sell your personal information . you can unsubscribe at any time .\ndan benjamin didn\u2019t want to \u201cjust\u201d start one show online about technology . he wanted to create an empire . an internet broadcasting network with a viable business model and all kinds of unique shows .\nthe amazing part ? dan has created this from scratch without a multi - million dollar budget ( contrast that with cnn who lost hundreds of millions of dollars before they became profitable ) . now that is smarter , faster , cheaper .\nin this interview , dan tells us a bit about how he did it , including the overall vision , business model , what has worked / what hasn\u2019t and much more .\ni\u2019ll definitely have to have dan back on the show soon to talk more about marketing and other goodies . he is a wealth of knowledge on the subject and we can all learn from him ( and on a personal note , since we are expanding programming soon\u2026spoiler alert\u2026i can pick his brain about it , hehe ) .\nok , buying a printer isn\u2019t the most sexy thing in the world . i get it . but , when you need one you should definitely buy it from gfi digital . why ? two reasons : 1 . founder bruce gibbs is a total bootstrapped entrepreneur and supporting entrepreneurs is always a good thing . 2 . they have revolutionized service in a ( friendly way of putting it ) not - so - service friendly industry . in fact , mention rise and you get 6 months free service . sweet .\ndid you know you can subscribe to rise via email ? you should totally subscribe .\ngood news ! you can now get rise on your iphone , ipad , etc . woohoo for mobile .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ndan benjamin is a business strategist , programmer , writer , interface designer , and photographer . he has been publishing articles on his blog , urltoken since 2000 . dan is the co - creator of cork ' d , the web ' s first social network and reviewing application for wine aficionados ( acquired by wltv ) . he has developed publishing tools for a list apart , capgemini , halogen guides , and many others , and developed software for companies including convergys , mci , vitalsource , and tupperware . dan lives in orlando , florida with his wife and son .\nall trademarks and registered trademarks appearing on urltoken are the property of their respective owners .\nwe take a look at the web api bringing the performance of compiled languages to the web .\na step - 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1 . rondeau ( 1st movement of suite no . 1 )\nsometimes they use mozart / serenade in g major , k . 525\neine kleine nachtmusik\n( mackerras ) ( the part t . . .\ni think it\u2019s a legitimate question and ad hominem attacks do little to answer it . gender relationships may be part of the issue but the question could be asked regardless of the co - hosts\u2019 gender id . . .\ndan benjamin responded to a listener ' s question the other day about which episode of a 5x5 podcast had been downloaded the most . he somewhat cagily declined to name any specific show or episode bu . . .\nthe intro music comes from a different place for each show . for instance , the back to work theme is a song from merlin ' s former band bacon ray . hypercritical has used two different classical pieces . . .\n, technology enthusiast , mac addict , bim evangelist . general contractor and professional engineer .\nthere ' s the b & b podcast with benjamin brooks and shawn blanc . there is also the 70decibels network of podcasts , which features enough - 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app purchase hack , depressingly realistic first - person shooters , gender and demographic myopia among developers , how well the 7 . 85\nipad might sell and what that might mean , penny arcade ' s kickstarter , ben brooks ' paywall , and how to get started with programming or making apps .\ndan and marco discuss corrupt app store binaries , responding to customer reviews , advertisers paying more than customers , vc - funded startups ' road to acquisition , the business culture of condescension and euphemisms , the security of hosting sensitive files on dropbox or github , and amazon cloud search .\ndan and marco discuss keyboard - screen imprinting , google ' s odd tv ball , sirius and pulsar , the difference between copyright and patent infringement , instapaper ' s price - change results , the ipad 1 installed base , the nexus 7 , apple ' s podcasts app , why apple probably won ' t offer paid podcasts , facebook ' s native ios app and why web companies need to treat mobile apps as a first - class platform , twitter ' s ominous threat to client developers , and tumblr ' s pinned posts .\ndan and marco discuss cable tv , hbo , and piracy , challenges that windows 8 and microsoft surface will face with developer and enterprise adoption , why other retina mac models may take longer than we expect , the case for instapaper offering a\nmobilizer\n, and marco ' s diversification and innovation strategy .\ndan and marco discuss the results of the starbucks promotion , why it ' s different from making a free version of the app , instapaper ' s price experiment , originality in customer - submitted ideas , the costs of filing and enforcing patents , and marco ' s new - old mac pro .\nmarco checks in from his hotel room at wwdc to talk with dan about apple ' s new hardware and software announcements .\nin this truly big week , dan and marco discuss instapaper ' s ad on howard stern , the android app launch , the starbucks app of the week , background location updates with geofencing , and conservative predictions about the tba sessions at wwdc .\ndan and marco discuss twitter ' s neglected desktop and ipad apps , flattr followup and instacast ' s rejection for integrating it in - app , zynga , personal standards and dignity , originality , getting stuck on hard problems , types of web hosting , tips for self - managed servers , and basics of web scaling .\ndan and marco discuss flattr , api versioning , web frameworks , and marco ' s formerly secret app store experiment : a brand new app that ' s nothing like instapaper .\nmarco ' s new baby , working from home with kids , tightening car seats , speaking at conferences , baby monitors , the costs of hiring someone , the instapaper website job description , read it later and pocket , paying attention to competitors , the future direction of instapaper , and what apple should do about wwdc tickets .\nwith marco on paternity leave this week , dan is joined by daniel jalkut of red sweater software . they discuss the origins of daniel ' s flagship product , marsedit , the long hours often required of independent developers , and more .\nupgrades in the app store ( or the lack thereof ) , gesture discoverability , ipad 3 renderincontext slowdowns , the inelegant transition periods of the pentium pro and a5x , and burning hamburgers .\ndraw something , myths of overnight successes , the lottery mindset contributing to idea people and patent policy , how good colleges and computer science degrees affect your future career , a review of three leading ios podcast apps , and follow - up on the bmw m5 ( f10 ) .\ndan and marco discuss the\nwww\nprefix , eye - fi with aperture , using kickstarter to fund large software projects , ipad warmgate , being featured in the app store , customer reactions to requiring ios 5 , instant coffee , and theoretical 3g - equipped macbooks .\ndan and marco discuss retina - screen design considerations , retina graphics on the web , the benefits of requiring ios 5 , and the ethics of app analytics .\nmore on the effects of competition , apps as entertainment risks and the dynamics of low app pricing , why forced app trials would be bad , health insurance for single - person businesses , and why marco hates iphoto , aperture , and lightroom .\ndan and marco discuss instapaper ' s new competitor , readability , the effects of competing with a free product , trying to be original while implementing similar features , and the difficulties of choosing fonts for reading body text on screens .\ndan and marco discuss fun cars and car economics , idea guys , the value of ideas , the value of products launched by\nfamous\npeople , and why responding to email is hopelessly impossible .\ndan and marco discuss the value of accountants , taxing , 1099s , japanese withholding on app store sales , internet explorer ' s recent improvements and browser testing , and why this show often isn ' t about programming and apis .\ndan and marco discuss the ivy bridge delay , k56flex , windows branding , and , oh yeah , the announcement and preview of os x mountain lion .\ndan and marco discuss apps versus the web , ios address - book access and data privacy , and honeywell suing nest for patent infringement .\ndan and marco successfully avoid development topics for an entire show , instead discussing usb outlets and the nest thermostat .\ndan and marco discuss server monitoring , icloud replacing web apps , nszombie , and the complex world of salaries .\ndan and marco discuss mute switches , the cost of settings , bad broadband , deciding which features to implement , design and prototyping processes , and why the nintendo 64 and first xbox deserve a lot of credit .\ndan and marco discuss ces , second crack , localization , code comments , serving custom data to uiwebview requests , discounts and sales devaluing your app , premium products , and blog comments .\ndan and marco discuss app refunds , managing work and family time at home , workaholism culture in startups , the costs of doing business , and how instapaper stores images offline .\ndan and marco discuss listening to music while coding and making the most of open office layouts .\ndan and marco discuss textmate 2 , designing ( or having someone else design ) icons for your apps , typing on kindles , and why marco uses queues in instapaper .\ndan and marco discuss the textmate 2 alpha ( it ' s real ! ) , demand for ios games , cloud hosting and the scaling challenges it won ' t solve , and the top brewer coffee faucet .\ndan and marco discuss inverted aeropresses , what marco would do if he were in charge of starbucks , app marketing responses and being featured in the app store , avoiding creepy mobile analytics , and static blogging engines .\ndan and marco discuss andy ihnatko ' s defense of the kindle fire , cheap versus bad , consumer priorities , what happens when your product gets canned before it ships , preparing for a retina ipad , how to market your app , and every indie developer being a millionaire .\ndan and marco discuss the kindle fire , apple ' s profit off mobile apps , the recall of the 1st generation ipod nano , ice cream sandwich , career stages of a programmer and plants vs zombies .\ndan and marco discuss the end of mobile flash , the potential end of desktop flash and silverlight , reservations about the kindle fire ' s sales potential , career advice to programmers , and the difficult practicalities and economics of rss sync platforms .\ndan and marco discuss the difficult design decisions in instapaper 4 , managing customer expectations and habits when changing features , the ios 5 . 0 . 1 fix and how to argue effectively with apple , the steve jobs biography , and keurig coffee minivans .\ndan and marco discuss the developer implications of apps on tvs , more apple tv analysis , shovelware , codify for ipad , dan ' s new aeropress , and whether marco ' s upcoming baby will require a minivan .\ndan and marco discuss the macbook pro update , what an apple television might be like , voiceover considerations and testing for your apps , power switches on computers , and encouraging words from hacker news .\ndan and marco discuss the stress of instapaper 4 . 0 ' s release , the cingleton conference in montreal , google dart , the iphone 4s , and ios 5 ' s\ncleaning . . .\nbehavior .\ndan and marco discuss steve jobs and apple ' s future , the iphone 4s and hardware tradeoffs , how awesome smartphone cameras have transformed how we use and buy cameras , the possibility of a siri api , and the difficulty in finding good beta testers .\ndan and marco discuss developing for the old and new kindles , htc ' s security vulnerability and android ' s problems deploying updates , ios 5 ' s behavior with apps ' documents and caches directories , the sound of judgment , and how vagaries in app review rules ultimately hurt customers .\ndan and marco discuss the textmate 2 announcement , second - system syndrome and architecture astronauts , knowing the business you ' re really in , hot laptops , and the ios 5 gm rumors .\ndan and marco discuss the netflix / qwickster split and then devote the rest of the episode to windows 8 and metro : how the desktop , ios , android , and metro interfaces scale to accommodate more features over time , the shortcomings of gesture - based touch interfaces , metro ' s adoption challenges among customers and developers , and microsoft ' s possible return to their effective strategies from the 1990s .\ndan and marco discuss management and backups of large mysql databases , tradeoffs with amazon s3 and ec2 , xcode ' s distributed builds , the latest iphone rumors , sports teams , bumper stickers , theme music , and why dave matthews band isn ' t a jam band .\ndan and marco discuss techcrunch ( sorry ) , the kindle tablet ' s prospects for developers and ramifications of forking android , second crack and dropbox , clipboard history apps , marco ' s new ( almost - ) single - computer setup , time machine options , and shipping a mac pro with emotional value .\ndan and marco discuss steve jobs ' resignation as ceo , hp ' s additional manufacturing run of touchpads , the theoretical amazon tablet , returning to the single - computer world when so many others are leaving it , and why it made so much sense to buy the current macbook pro mid - cycle .\nryan and marco discuss hp ' s discontinuation of webos and pc hardware , why a $ 99 touchpad isn ' t more compelling , the potential in windows phone 7 , installing antivirus on your future windows 8 tablet , the difficulties in changing your text editor of choice , and the results of marco ' s experiment switching from textmate to bbedit for a week .\nryan irelan takes over while dan ' s on paternity leave , and he and marco discuss what google ' s purchase of motorola mobility means for other android device manufacturers , how this changes the future of android , whether\nandroid under the hood\ndevices should count as android market share , international taxation on app store earnings , usb hubs for ipads , and decaf coffee .\ndan and marco discuss google ' s patent issues and their use of\nopen\n, the hp touchpad ' s price drop , why good platforms can still fail , coffee joulies , travel mugs , and second crack .\ndan and marco revisit patents and then discuss various types of jobs in the tech industry : how certain languages qualify you more for certain jobs , the myth of job security , the partial myth of being your own boss , big companies versus small , full - time work versus contracting , selling standalone products versus hourly work , what you truly cost your employer , and the risks and hidden costs of going out on your own .\ndan and marco discuss version numbers as marketing , twitter ' s sponsored tweets , the incredibly exciting world of home networking speeds , the baggage of browser chrome in web apps , needing to be more\nfair\ntoward google , and meaningless corporate entities set up specifically to receive public anger and bad press at no cost to their real backers .\ndan and marco discuss lion ' s release , the possibly painful transition period of apps supporting lion ' s new features , lion ' s sandboxing and security , marco ' s aeropress procedure , and yesterday ' s updates to the macbook , cinema display , and mac mini .\ndan and marco discuss user expectations with lion , textmate ' s apparent abandonment , knowing when to use google + and hitting the notification wall , app pricing , the mechanics of advertising and why iad seems to be failing , dan ' s hot closet , mac pro and macbook air rumors , and followup on the tradeoffs in the apple laptop lineup .\ndan and marco discuss amazon ' s appstore problems , google + ' s member limits and compiled html , when and why you should stray from uikit , and a special bonus episode extension on the practicalities of the macbook airs and other macs .\ndan and marco discuss final cut pro x , the pro - software market and transition periods , the mac pro ' s future , the hp touchpad , tablet responsiveness and fun , the 80 - 20 fallacy applied to app markets , and google + .\ndan and marco discuss the fbi ' s raid at digitalone , database backups , lossless audio compression , and the content ecosystems that tablets and e - readers depend on .\ndan and marco revisit app - compatibility decisions and twitter ' s api pr , then discuss rising bars sinking all boats ( or something like that ) , icloud ' s usefulness to web services , keeping your competitors close , and the incentives of low app pricing .\nmarco arment joins dan benjamin for a special episode , live from wwdc , to discuss mac os x lion , ios 5 , icloud , imessage , reading list , instapaper , and more .\ndan and marco share wwdc tips and discuss xcode 4 , an app - store - only default , google ' s api shutdowns , twitter photo - hosting , and whether ios development consultants need to expand to android ."]}
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", "topic": 7}], "title": "hifigear", "paragraphs": ["huge welcome to @ regaresearch to the # hifigear family today . now available for purchase + demo at hifigear , hereford urltoken\nhifigear was founded in 2003 . hifigear has an estimated 32 employees and an estimated annual revenue of 4 . 8m . . . .\nowler has collected 11 screenshots of hifigear ' s website since feb 2015 . the latest hifigear website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\nhifigear is a private company . for every employee , hifigear generates $ 148 . 5k in revenue . as of may 2018 , hifigear has 1 . 1k fans on facebook and 2 . 4k followers on twitter .\nhifigear currently has 1 , 117 fans on facebook . as of february 2015 hifigear had 830 fans . that ' s a 34 percent increase in 3 years\nfakespot has analyzed 1 products and 16 reviews for hifigear products . the fakespot grade is based on reviews of products listed on amazon with hifigear as the company name .\nhifigear currently has 2 , 426 followers on twitter . as of january 2015 hifigear had 2 , 057 followers . that ' s a 17 percent increase in 2 years\nhifigear road warrior travel bag 17 - 17 . 3 inch laptop backpack - buy hifigear road warrior travel bag 17 - 17 . 3 inch laptop backpack online at low price in india - urltoken\n# hifigear , # hereford - home of # headphones . from entry level to high - end . # hifi # audiophile urltoken\nlovely , sunny day to flick through some vinyl records ! see our selection at # hifigear on king street . # herefordhour # vinyl\noctober is @ kefaudio month ! wide range of # kef loudspeakers on demo at # hifigear . ask in store for details . # hifi urltoken\nhifigear began in 2003 , under the name of ' gloucester hifi ' before an ecommerce arm was added to the business and the name changed indefinitely . a full guide to hifigear ' s history can be read on our blog . the company is now located in hereford on king street . the store is in direct view of hereford\u2019s beautiful cathedral , and is easily recognisable by the neat orange and white \u2018hifigear\u2019 sign , glowing over a brushed aluminium front , designed to reflect the clean aesthetic of the website .\nwe are now signing off for christmas . we would like to wish all of our customers a very merry christmas and we shall be back on the 27th december ! \ud83c\udf84\ud83c\udfb6 ( at hifigear )\nhifigear has been trading for over a decade , and has seen two names and four buildings in that time . this article explains a bit about where the company came from , where it is now , and everything in between .\nwe have just uploaded an unboxing video of sennheiser\u2019s latest headphone amplifier , the hdv 820 . urltoken # youtube # unboxing # sennheiser # hdv820 # sennheiserhdv820 # hd800 # hd800s # hifi # audio # headphones # amp # amplifier ( at hifigear )\nwe are currently rotating our demo kef ls50 wireless . check our website for more information ! # kef # ls50 # ls50wireless # kefls50wireless # kefls50 # audio # clearance # tidal # spotify # hifi # speakers # speaker # wirelessspeaker ( at hifigear )\nthe rotherwas store is thinning out by the day , as the display stock is being reboxed and the display shelves and units are transported to king street . the king street store is looking more and more like hifigear\u2019s home , with the downstairs demonstration room essentially finished and the shelving ready for products .\n\u202awe have just uploaded our @ kef _ audio # m400 headphone unboxing . \u202c \u202athese headphones are # free with certain kef speakers on our website ! ! ! \u202c \u202acheck the video out at the link below \u2014 > urltoken # kef # youtube # unboxing # unboxingvideo # freeheadphones # kefm400 # headphones # hifi # audio # audiophile ( at hifigear )\n\u00a3100 will get you nothing worth talking about ( or worth listening too ) , imo . the new , andrew jones - designed , elac b5 ( \u00a3250 at hifigear . co . uk ) will sound great with the yamaha , and it ' s the least costly speaker i ' d ever recommend . the a - s201 punches w - a - y above its weight . it ' s a very good integrated amplifier - great choice .\na set of blog instalments following our shop move from rotherwas , hereford to king street , hereford .\nhifi gear is an online and in - store retailer of specialist hifi and home cinema equipment , based in king street , hereford , offering the people of herefordshire and the uk an enjoyable and professional home audio retail experience .\nfollowing the successful move from rotherwas to king street , we are now looking for an enthusiastic individual to assist staff with the general day - to - day running of the business , in both online and in - store aspects . this is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to begin working within the hifi / home electronics market , as no prior training or experience is necessary and will be provided . however , a keen interest in music will be of significant advantage .\nthe assistant would be required to work three days a week . saturdays would be mandatory , but weekdays could be flexible around college days or existing commitments .\nto express interest in this position , please send your cv along with a cover letter to info @ urltoken . alternatively , please feel free to come in - store and deliver your cv and cover letter in person .\nthe last few weeks have been a real adventure , but we\u2019re finally in .\nthe new shop is becoming less and less like an empty building and more and more like a shop every day . floorboards sanded and stained , shelving put up , plinths installed , and now our white display wall is up and ready for equipment .\nthe shop on king street has progressed further , now bearing a newly stained set of floorboards , ready for some footfall .\nwe are proud to announce that due to the significant growth of our online and in - store business , we are relocating the shop - front to a new premises .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhifi gear offer high quality audio equipments at affordable price , hifi accessory does not mean expensive anymore .\nis established in 2014 , our main goal is to source quality audio products and provide to the market at reasonable price . we import the products all over the world , including japan , usa & europe . the reason why we start the business for audio supplies ?\nto our knowledge , this company collects reviews by asking its customers to share their experiences on trustpilot . read more\nthis company has claimed its trustpilot profile , but to our knowledge , doesn ' t actively invite its customers to write reviews on trustpilot . read more\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\nandy smith was invited to write this review by hifi gear . learn more .\nexcellent service throughout ! ! very knowledgable about their products and providing sound advice ( pun intended ) . very quick delivery and customer service is outstanding - would rate 6 stars if i could . . . . thanks !\nr baker was invited to write this review by hifi gear . learn more .\nsuperb customer service and team . great communication through their chat function , email and phone services regarding ordering my speakers and their delivery . the hifi gear delivery driver could not have been more helpful and the team followed up to ensure that all was well . when we visited the store the manager took the time to listen , answer and advise us on the different speakers that were available and let me leave with superb food for thought . so much so that his advice guided me away from the larger ( and more expensive ) speakers that i had in mind to speakers that are a perfect fit in our listening space . all in all a trouble free and excellent customer experience and i highly recommend hifi gear and the team .\njon thurston was invited to write this review by hifi gear . learn more .\nthe team at hifi gear are a truly helpful bunch . we travelled up from london to audition some turntables in the \u00a31000 - 1800 range , since our local dealerships seemed entirely disinterested in allowing us to demo hifi equipment in that price range . conversely , hifi gear accommodated us for an afternoon and set up the listening room using ( phono ) amplification almost perfectly matched to our set up at home . the team were both knowledgeable and patient : guiding us , yet allowing us to make up our own minds based on our ears rather than manufacturer ' s specs of advertising hyperbole . very happy with our experience and purchases - highly recommended !\ni ordered a naim v1 dac for a specific day delivery , but dpd messed up . hifi gear sorted it with dpd very efficiently and in a very friendly manner . absolute grade a customer service and the naim does all i had hoped too !\ng . horsfielc was invited to write this review by hifi gear . learn more .\ngary miller was invited to write this review by hifi gear . learn more .\nmr buller was invited to write this review by hifi gear . learn more .\neasy to order on line . jamie the manager kept me informed ref delivery etc . excellent product range in store . would definitely recommend .\nsimon skeggs was invited to write this review by hifi gear . learn more .\nfantastic service . ordered a pair of ex dem totem speakers . arrived next day , perfect as new condition .\nordered online . a friendly and helpful follow up call came from the sales team within a couple of hours , explaining the delivery schedule and offering support if needed . parcel arrived on time . amazing product . great team . thank you .\ngreat service and delivery item received following day as promised . would most definitely use again .\ndarryl rodricks was invited to write this review by hifi gear . learn more .\nbest price on the net and very happy with the product . it was very well packaged , undamaged and dry ! from order placement to delivery was just over 6 days but would have been quicker had it not been for a glitch with tnt delivery system ( not the first time tnt have failed to deliver on time ) . invoice from hifi gear was slick and absolutely no complaints with the ordering process . i ' d happily purchase from these folks again and see no reason not to highly recommend them . thanks for a seamless process .\nthis is a company that offers advice on everything that you ask . its how a company should be but so many companies are not these days . i have no hesitation in recommending this company .\nordered a pair of terminated naim speaker cables from hifi gear which were despatched & arrived promptly . the cables are properly terminated with the plugs requested . excellent service !\ni bought a turntable from their online store and received a fantastic service . the turntable was great value and the communication around the free vinyl and order dispatch was excellent . i would not hesitate to use again .\nsmooth transaction and very quick next day delivery via dpd with a one hour slot . impressive . good discount on the ex demo ( looked new to me ) kit i purchased . keep up the good work ! thanks\ni bought a rega planar 2 with \u00a330 free vinyl included . i had great communication when having difficulty selecting my free album ( my ipad issue , not hifi gear ) . the packaging when it arrived ( a day earlier than schedule ) was fantastic and the product was in great quality . having set up the table i then rang for advice and received a great service resulting in me purchasing a phono stage too . you are without a doubt my first port of call from now on and i cannot thank you enough . expensive purchases can leave you with a lump in your throat and your service really gave me confidence id done the right thing . forever grateful . ross\nel - bandido was invited to write this review by hifi gear . learn more .\nfirst time i ' ve used these guys , bought a speaker this time . good product , good price , prompt delivery . what ' s not to like ?\nmr james mcdonald was invited to write this review by hifi gear . learn more .\nafter viewing product detail pages , look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in .\nprime members enjoy free two - day shipping and exclusive access to music , movies , tv shows , original audio series , and kindle books .\nwe don ' t know when or if this item will be back in stock .\npay on delivery ( pod ) includes cash on delivery ( cod ) as well as debit card / credit card / net banking payments at your doorstep .\nplease note that orders which exceed the quantity limit will be auto - canceled . this is applicable across sellers .\nplease make sure that you ' ve entered a valid question . you can edit your question or post anyway .\nthere was a problem completing your request . please try your search again later .\ni bought a new backpack that wouldn ' t stay on my shoulder when i was just using 1 shoulder strap . so , i purchased 2 of the ( b07177xgkm ) songwei replacement shoulder pads . these prevent the straps from slipping off my shoulder extremely well . i was very surprised and pleased when i found they worked so well . they are awesomely cool and work great at a great price . and , they are very easy to put on to the should straps . i don ' t believe there is a better pair of shoulder pads for backpack straps on amazon for $ 12 . 99 . shoulder pads are velcro adjustable with memory foam , long and comfortable black - 2pcs . if you have the problem i previously had , these are the anti - slip pads to buy .\ni have to carry a giant port - folio carry bag for my art class , and despite the shoulder pad that the bag comes with , it always cuts my shoulder and my neck . this made all of the cutting skin go away , and the thick padding also helped soften the heaviness of the weight on my shoulders . great product . now when i feel like my shoulder is slowly sinking lower , at least it doesn ' t feel like i ' m actively dislocating my shoulder or cutting it off with the bag .\ni got these for my tool belt suspenders . the pads that came with them were nothing . these pads were much longer than i was expecting . they ' re like a foot or so . at first they weren ' t very flexible over my shoulders . they felt like i was wearing an oversized over padded blazer jacket . but after about a week , the weight of my belt bent them to the shape of my shoulders . they don ' t slide around on the straps very well . i guess this is desirable for most . but i like for them to be movable without having to unstrap them . fortunately these fit over the crappy pads that came with my suspenders , and they slide perfectly , transferring that functionality to these pads . i didn ' t like label / logo on them , made me look like i was wearing a designer tool belt or something . i just cut it out with a utility knife .\ni bought two of these shoulder pads for a large tool bag and also a duffel bag that i also use and carry for distances as part of my work . the narrow original pads cut into my shoulders with the heavy weight of the bags . these pads seem to be very well made and are simple to attach - two velcro strips that seem to be sufficient . they can fit a wider strap although my straps were only 1 inch in width . the straps do not swim about in the pads . these pads are quite wide - more than i had expected , my shoulder is happy . for the price , a very good value .\nthis shoulder pad is easy to put on a bag . before getting this shoulder pad , the bag dug into my shoulder making me feel uncomfortable . now using the pad , it makes going and carrying the bag a lot easier .\nprime members enjoy unlimited free , fast delivery on eligible items , video streaming , ad - free music , exclusive access to deals & more .\nfakespot is not an affiliate in the amazon associates program . fakespot does not evaluate or recommend products . fakespot only evaluates and checks reviews .\nhifi & home cinema specialists based in hereford , uk . visit our website for the best deals , advice and demonstration opportunities on premium hifi equipment .\na beautiful hand - built slice of italy , the audio analogue crescendo amplifier . available for demonstration , along with the matching cd player . give us a call in advance and we\u2019ll get the kettle on .\nby 2005 , gloucester hifi relocated its shop premises to a larger unit in three cocks lane , gloucester . this additional space allowed for the introduction of more prominent brands to the company\u2019s catalogue .\njust read your article about repairing an arcam cd73 cd player . could you give me an estimate to replace the laser part\nsave my name , email , and website in this browser for the next time i comment .\nloewe are a well established and highly regarded manufacturer of television sets and hifi products , having been designing and engineering many ground - breaking innovations for almost 100 years . while renowned worldwide for their impeccable build quality , stunning picture , immersive sound , luxurious design and overall futuristic feel ; loewe has a compelling history as an impacting force behind the development of consumer electronics industry as we know it today . this history is extensive , so i\u2019ve tried to simplify it out to some of the more impacting milestones .\ndr . siegmund loewe passed away in 1962 and the loewe legacy was taken over by subsidiaries of the philips group . loewe was managed by philips until 1985 , who pushed and advanced the brand as a specialist television manufacturer . during this time , the world saw the release of the loewe optaport , the first portable television in 1963 , the first loewe coloured televisions and the release of a fully integrated chassis set , with everything implemented to a single board in 1979 .\nphilips would later sell their shares , allowing loewe to return to privately owned status again in 1985 . that same year , the company launched the art 1 which was the first of its kind to focus heavily on design and aesthetic , all the while retaining the advanced loewe technologies that they had become world - famous for pioneering . 1995 saw the release of the cs1 television , believed to be the first completely recyclable set at the time .\ntwo further milestones occurred in 1998 with the launch of xelos , one of the earliest known televisions with internet access , paving the way for smart tvs as we know them today . the other was spheros , loewe\u2019s first flat - screen television release . loewe ag later became a publicly listed company and saw the launch of the \u2018individual\u2019 , one of the earliest flat - screen televisions with individual housing options and inset colours .\n2010 saw the integration of led technology with a newer individual model , with 3d capability being implemented the year after . loewe sets were now regarded as one of the most aesthetically pleasing ranges on the market , with robust and well - built housing , tempered with a sleek and luxurious aesthetic . dedicated loewe galleries in london and other prestigious cities around the world show - case the luxury of loewe design , as do many show - homes throughout the country .\nloewe\u2019s current ranges are a reflection of their long and hard - working past , offering an impeccable picture quality , truly unbeatable sound and the luxurious design that they have perfected over the many years of trading . with the current ranges featuring smart functionality , uhd 4k picture resolution , multiroom capability and onboard storage facilities ; the one , art uhd , connect uhd , reference uhd and bild 7 are a team of super - sets , priced at each category of the market with heightened performance and feature capabilities as you climb up the series .\nthe two headphones i will be comparing are the bowers & wilkins px and the sennheiser pxc - 550 . i will . . .\nat hifi gear we have recently relaunched into the world of youtube . we have seen a number of newly re . . .\nkef sound on the move our gift to you - free kef m400 hi - fi headphones worth \u00a3130 when you choose kef . . .\nurltoken full - time position - general assistant hifi gear is an online and in - store retaile . . .\nwe recently had a customer come to see us about an existing cyrus setup that they had been enjoying f . . .\ncyrus audio are a famous british hifi brand , renowned by enthusiasts for their quality hifi amplifier . . .\nthe vt - e vertical bluetooth turntable is the first of its kind , at least that we ' ve seen , to offer su . . .\narcam are now offering the chance to improve and enhance the calibre of your hifi system with a trade . . .\nthe ls50 now has a dedicated platform to perform upon , designed and engineered by custom design to ma . . .\nhere is the calculator firmware calculator - you will need to compile it with mplab xc8 c compiler . . . .\nwe ' ve been here in king street , hereford for a whole month , now ! have you seen the new store yet ? come and say hello . | hifi gear | pinterest | hereford\nhenley design ltd t / a henley audio . unit b park 34 collett didcot oxfordshire ox11 7wb tel : + 44 ( 0 ) 1235 511 166 email : info @ urltoken\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\n! demonstrations on a number of models available , give us a call on 01432 35492 .\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 .\nwhy ,\nyou ask ? because we want profile pages to have freedom of customization , but also to have some consistency . this way , when anyone visits a deviant , they know they can always find the art in the top left , and personal info in the top right .\nyamaha is regarded as one of the largest manufacturers of audio and visual products in today\u2019s hi - fi community . with a history brimming to the top of the historical timeline , we thought we would take a closer look at this manufacturer whose reputation has only grown stronger over their years of activity .\nyamaha\u2019s creator , mr . torakusu yamaha , originally started out as a manufacturer of reed organs in 1887 . back in that era yamaha\u2019s name was originally the nippon gakki company , ltd \u2013 translating into full english as \u2018japan musical instrument manufacturing corporation\u2019 . in fact , yamaha\u2019s intriguing and renowned logo features three tuning forks at alternating angles and still remains their corporation logo today . after the second world war , yamaha\u2019s factories were re - commissioned to also manufacture motorcycles for easier travelling in the cities , and at prices people could afford \u2013 something that yamaha is still good at doing now in all of their ventures .\nyamaha progressed to even more musical instruments , including superb pianos , vibraphones , woodwind instruments , string instruments and drum kits . as their reputation in the music industry grew and grew stronger , their technological abilities followed suit . in more recent years yamaha ventured into the world of synthesizers and samplers , setting an example to their peers in the studio environment . however , as they gained ideas within the digital sector , yamaha established themself as a super power in the hi - fi world as they engineered superb examples of hi - fi products ; they were one of the first corporations to build a cd recorder in 1989 .\nsince their early av days , yamaha went on producing quality cd players / recorders , cassette decks and av receivers . of course , they embraced formats as they came and went , just like the minidiscs and super audio cds for example , and proved that they are capable of true quality from the ipod with their range of ipod docks and micro systems . yet , with a sound reputation in hi - fi , they also set a clear example in their home cinema sector with their range of av receivers , blu - ray players , speaker packages and their already legendary sound bar range ; of which has become the phenomenon of those wanting surround sound on either a small or large budget without the hassle of masses of cable and speakers around the room .\nyamaha has got it all covered ! that\u2019s why we are proud to be recognised as one of their dealers in the av trade .\nphil describes himself as an ' audio nut from an early age ' , and is the director of the company as well as our in - house repairs engineer and custom installer . he takes interest in all music forms and spends most of his free time playing the drums , or geeking it up with pic microcontrollers . he can ' t resist a gadget .\ni ' ve been traveling a lot for work lately , and one thing that most travelers are familiar with is the need to pack a lot of stuff into as few bags as possible . with this in mind , i reached out to waterfield designs with the specifications of what i tend to carry each day . if you ' re not familiar with waterfield designs , they make bags for just about everything , and for just about every style and situation .\nfor this review i mentioned to waterfield designs that i carry a laptop , laptop power cord cable , a variety of other cables , iphone , ipad , nexus 7 , papers , pads , headphones ( the everyman ones ) and other miscellaneous electronics . here ' s what they recommended :\ni had previously reviewed the smart case for my macbook air 11 - inch , and now that i travel with a 13 - inch , i figured i should try that with the experience .\nthe first thing i noticed was that it seemed like i went from one traditional laptop bag , to a series of bags . this was actually a negative for me , initially , and i figured i ' d probably just write the review and then send the bags back . well , i couldn ' t have been more wrong . it ' s now been a couple of months and i can ' t think of going to any other bag .\nwhat makes this bag work so well is the fact that it actually does have all of these bags . if i need an accessory or a cable , i simply unzip the bag , and then take out the cableguy bag . it ' s all self - contained as a bag in a bag , so there are no miscellaneous pieces to gather in the laptop bag itself .\ni mentioned above that i ' ve been traveling a lot . one thing that i ' m sure most people reading this article can relate to is the speed at which you want to be able to remove your laptop when going through airport security . in this instance , i have my laptop in the sleeve , so i just remove the sleeve , then slide the laptop out . it takes seconds and allows me to leave the rest of the laptop bag alone . i haven ' t tried to put the laptop through security in the sleeve , but the folks at waterfield designs say that you can , so i might decide to give it a go on my next trip through security .\nbelow is a picture of my own configuration . as you can see , the bag within a bag concept keeps the laptop bag nice and tidy .\nso far i only found two potential issues with the above setup . the first being the price . since you can add and customize , it ends up getting up there in price . the package that i reviewed is $ 293 , for example . however , since my last laptop bag lasted me more than four years , i ' d say that it ' s not too bad . also , i don ' t really count the price as a negative since it offers customization , which is a positive , and you can control the level of customization that you decide to do , which then allows you to control the overall cost .\nthe other issue i found is with the zipper on the side pocket . i ' m afraid i ' ll lose items if i put them in there , so unfortunately , the pocket sits unused .\notherwise , i have found my laptop bag combination to be the ultimate road warrior setup . i can pull items out while on the plane , or in line , or just about anywhere , and thanks to the plethora of compartments and its modular design , i can slot them in and out , without having to move things around inside of the bag .\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\ni ' m interested in bookshelf or floor standing speakers . my budget is \u00a3100 / $ 140 .\nyour not going to get much , for that low of a budget . i would save up until you can get these .\nhmm . . . changed my mind . i ' ve heard the wharfedale diamond 210 bookshelf speakers fairly recently . \u00a3149 at urltoken and they sound good . the elac b5 is better still if your budget can stretch .\nthe other way to go is second - hand / used / pre - owned . check out your local dealers ( if there any close by ) for trade - ins , demo speakers , and factory b - stock units ( blemished cabinetry but functionally excellent ) .\nthank you very much for your advice and recommendations . i will audition the speakers in hi fi shops .\nanother vote for the wharfedale diamond 210 . my favorite record store has a pair in their house system - really , really nice sound .\nthe q acoustics 2020i for \u00a399 . 99 , also @ richers . i heard an approx \u00a35k or so vinyl front end and amp driving them at a show once , and they were ridiculously good .\nnot to me , but they are more fwd . sounding and detailed than the majority of speakers if that ' s what you mean . read some online reviews , go to a best buy and audition before purchasing . don ' t mean any derision but i ' ve auditioned your amp and i could not get any decent treble even cranking the treble control to the max .\nsorry , we just need to make sure you ' re not a robot . for best results , please make sure your browser is accepting cookies .\nthis site uses cookies . by continuing to use this site , you are agreeing to our use of cookies . learn more .\nnot really a production question but this seemed the best place to put it .\ni have been thinking about / researching / listening to find a solution for ages . i don ' t want to stir up controversy but the wealth of experience here could prove usefull . specifically on this forum as the refference material we are all used to will agree fairly well .\ni produce music a bit , dj a lot , and listen to music a lot . i currently have a ( reasonably basic ) hi fi system ( amp + speakers ) . i am in the market for upgrading my home system . i have been debating either home hifi speakers / studio monitors / small pa speakers and everything in between . . !\ni have read most of the threads on monitor recomendations and things have been hinted at but my question is a bit more specific .\nbasically the conclusion seems to be hi - fi equipment ( audiophile type gear ) is overpriced . or rather you pay for looks and design etc . whereas in bang for buck terms pro audio gear wins ( whether pa or studio ) .\n2 ) monitors are ' near field ' . some home listening will be in the near field ( when working at a computer or djing ) but sometimes you just wonder round the room or sit in a chair . can near field monitors sound bad at a distance / have unbalanced frequency response as you move out of the sweet spot ?\ni will listen to as many speakers as possible but want to narrow down my search a bit if possible .\nnot only will you enjoy listening to music , but they ' ll also give you an alternate referencing system .\nmost monitors are pretty fatiguing to listen to . . . and i definitely find that all that high frequency clarity and definition is wearing after a few hours .\na good pair of hifi speakers - or a really good 2nd hand pair - will sound amazing , and make for a much more pleasurable experience . of course you do also suffer from issues if you move drastically off - axis , but as home speakers they tend to be bigger and spaced further apart than most nearfields monitors . and yeah , they ' re usually more like mid fields . they ' ll sound lovely because they ' re designed to sound lovely rather than revealing . and you can double - check your mixes against commercial stuff on them too .\ni ' ve got a pair of confusingly named monitor audio hifi speakers , donated by a friend - they ' re really lovely . i work through them sometimes when i ' m arranging rather than doing anything critical , because it gives you a different perspective . . . in some ways , more rig - like ( less high end , more bassss ! )\n) . . . but i had to replace the bass driver , and they lost their known response , so now i use them for home listening . as pictured above , but with a monacor hifi 12\n250watt driver in . . . . same mid and tweets .\nperfect for listening as they have plenty of bass for a house , will crank up , top end projects a great distance , and they just sound lovelly and warm . ( seen many raggae / dub artists with these as second reference monitors , which i also like the idea of )\npowered off a custom amp i blagged off a manufacturer from work . 300watts a side at 4 ohm . ( not quite enough to rally the cabs to their potential , but more than enough for home listening and the odd garden session\nin answer to some of your other questions - yes , i find studio monitors fatiguing on the ear after a few hours short range . and yes i find 95 % of them sound pants / incomplete when walking around the house . . .\nif you want a small pair of stereo speakers for listening at home , you wont go wrong with a pair of jbl control 1 pro - which you can pick up for less than a \u00a3100 a pair , new , with brackets nowadays . . . . only a 4\ndriver , but great for the lounge or kitchen\nlatest mix on mixcloud - guarantee ' d * to get you all the money and hotties if you crank it up mega loud and share it on facebook - urltoken . . * thats a lie .\n+ 1 to that . listening to a pair right now . you can get them for as little as 50 quid a pair . bargain .\nthanks aeon . very useful coments from someone experienced with production and ( presumably ) lots of listening ! that kind of confirms my fears about studio monitors - the high end clarity becoming wearing rather than just crystal clear . and off - axis response is generally worse with monitors than hifi ? this is mainly to do with cabinet design rather than size of drivers i believe , or is driver size a major factor too ?\nshame - the hifi world seems more full of crap and potential overpriced than the pro audio world . added complication of matching amp and speakers .\ni ' ve heard good things about them . look like a mix between monitor design ( active and bi amped ) with hifi use in mind ( presumably more mid field ) , hopefully better value than traditional hifi . or are they just overpriced studio monitors ?\nanyway . . . the jbl ' s are a good chice . . .\ni , as probably most ppl here , use both hifi and studio monitors ( pioneer and krk ) eventually you will end up with both so get a good hifi setup and later when you need it invets in the near fields . . .\ncheck richer sound for the jbl control 1 i think thet sell them cheap .\nthanks nanook and dave for your suggestions too . i don ' t necessarly want a small basic pair but a nice setup that i can invest in and will last me a while . i currently have a pair of kef bookshelves with cambridge audio amp that has lasted me years . i think my ears have now outgrown them as i hear other people setups and am impressed / hear things i don ' t hear in mine .\nthanks for highlighting it . i think i ' ve read them before ( doing it again now ) but i really wanted to nail the monitor versus hifi question directly . people often allude this debate but a nice clear consensus would be nice ( obviously not going to happen though ! ) . i was almost going to go down the monitor route but glad i stopped to reconsider .\njust read the old hi fi system post . interesting too see what people ' s psy usually comes though ! i noted this :\nstudio monitors bass responce goes to low for casual listeing . it can be impressive when you sat in the right spot but most untreated rooms will throw up lots of problems with the extra sub boucing aroud in them . one of the reaons i like the ns - 10s is there bass responce isn ' t very low as they were originaly concived as hi fi speakers . best of both worlds .\nnew dropbox release need some audio production on a project ? have you a poorly synth that needs attention or modifying ? give me a shout at audio - presto . distant tremor records ' we are blip ep ' vauprising and unearthed chaos mech releases ' psyfi on soundcloud ' ' psyfi on myspace ' ' psyfi on facebook ' urltoken\nmain reason for me would be the\nnearfield\nelement - unless you ' re sat in the right place in the triangle of you and your speakers pointed at you , monitors will always sound a bit shit . hi - fi sounds right for you i reckon\nhmm , mine too , but it ' s got a metal barrel and decent stand . maybe the difference is the crummy windows software i ' m using . the white balance can ' t be defeated , nor the autoexposure . and the preview window is too small to tell if it ' s focussed or not .\ni am finding the that the carbon reinforced abs cantilevers sound very fine . i have a few of the 3600l style , and one from lp gear with an elliptical tip ( see above post ) . that 0 . 6 mil stylus is also what the at3600l uses by the way .\ni have a couple at3482 with the carbon cantilever and i think they sound great . it ' s likely also a . 6 mil . i just don ' t remember off the top of my head .\nrb : maybe you can try a different software . as far as i ' m away those thingies basically are registered as generic usb webcams , so you shouldn ' t be limited to the stock software . . .\nit ' s a glowing review and gives more details . the cartridge has threaded screw holes which is nice and also ortofonesque .\ni ' m not sure exactly how a bonded . 3 x . 7 elliptical qualifies as a super elliptical , but the reviewer loved it . it ' s amazing how the a - t technology is so completely rewritten as though it ' s a new idea , though .\nthe only way to find it for sale so far is to do a google uk search . 99 british pounds is equivalent to $ 130 us for the totl e3 , so not a bad price at all given the competition .\nwhen you consider that the current issue vm520eb is retail $ 120 , the added features of the goldring are probably more than worth the extra $ 10 .\ni ' m not sure exactly how a bonded . 3 x . 7 elliptical qualifies as a super elliptical , but the reviewer loved it .\nit has to be super to justify the price . also , i don ' t think at do enough to blow their own horns , so this contract is good publicity for them .\ni ' m assuming the 2 conicals are sourced through at , but what about the elliptical ? i ' m curious to know because i just finished measuring the hook angle of the 2 conicals that i have for the 3600 body . for a given vta , the cf stylus will have an sra roughly 4 . 4 \u00b0 more forward than the alloy one . the hook angle for the 95e stylus i have is even less forward than the alloy one . i ' ve measured that one in use . . . the sra on it is roughly 85\u00b0 .\nthe only way to find it for sale so far is to do a google uk search . 99 british pounds is equivalent to $ 130 us for the totl e3 , so not a bad price at all given the competition . urltoken\nmaybe , but an at3600 in the guise of the cf3600le from lp gear urltoken is probably going to sound just as good , and is much cheaper .\nthat ' s true . even compared to the old at120eb it ' s more expensive . but it seems like there are some things that may lure me to get one like the good looks , threaded screw holes , the place in my collection for a new brand and the price is competitive .\nis it really a new brand ? an old brand in new clothing , maybe . still , it ' s different enough in construction that it probably sounds different , too .\nwell , i knew i should have said\nnew ( to me )\nbrand . i know it ' s one of the oldest brands in the cartridge biz , but i ' ve never had one .\nin that case , you should probably look at the gr1042 if you want bespoke goldring . it ain ' t cheap though , but neither is anything else manufactured in the uk .\ni bought a g800 a couple of years ago with the notion of hearing a ' new ' brand . still haven ' t played it yet lol\nexactly - especially as the renderings would rather appear to show a nice , nude diamond with rectangular shank , which to me would seem borderline misleading . and without a true photo the suspicion arises , that the author might not have had the cart in hand at all , so that the\nreview\nmay be all made up . plus no a single comment on that this simply is at technology in goldring disguise . hence i wouldn ' t trust this review any farther than i can spit - and as i ' m a rather lousy spitter , so that ' s not very far .\n: you raise a good point though . i assumed a manufacturer choose a brand for their entry level products that alluded to their house sound . previously , goldring used nagaoka products , now it ' s at . wonder what changed ?\nexactly - especially as the renderings would rather appear to show a nice , nude diamond with rectangular shank , which to me would seem borderline misleading .\nwell , cad drawings are always idealised , so i overlooked that . what i found curious was that he didn ' t compare it to anything , so the review may be without foundation , as you say . . .\ni don ' t put any weight into this review at all . i ' m with manfred : i think it ' s all marketing and not based on real listening . the computer images make the tip look like a microline , not a bonded elliptical . again , even the renderings look very ortofonesque . reminds me of the 2m bronze or the 2m black . if i had to guess , the boardroom at goldring decided they wanted sort of a line that resembles the ortofon 2m line , turned to at , and curiously decided to make a line is sort of like below the 2m line ? the totl goldring is spec ' d a lot like the botl 2m red ."]}
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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 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.\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 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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 ."]}
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", "topic": 10}], "title": "national express west midlands", "paragraphs": ["national express group ' s uk subsidiaries are integrated into one company . travel west midlands rebrands as national express west midlands .\nnational express west midlands is a bus operator in the west midlands . it is a subsidiary of the national express group .\nnational express west midlands has launched a community partnership with sandwell and west birmingham hospitals trust .\nnational express west midlands and national express coventry have seven travelcard and information shops at convenient town and city centre locations across the west midlands .\nsearch for national express west midlands on the app store or on google play .\ncustomer was invited to write this review by national express west midlands . learn more .\nanil was invited to write this review by national express west midlands . learn more .\npattycakes was invited to write this review by national express west midlands . learn more .\nlocal bus operator national express west midlands and sister coach company national express teamed up to support this year\u2019s movember campaign .\nmartha mohammed was invited to write this review by national express west midlands . learn more .\ne brown was invited to write this review by national express west midlands . learn more .\npeter carey was invited to write this review by national express west midlands . learn more .\nlizard morrow was invited to write this review by national express west midlands . learn more .\nsandra b was invited to write this review by national express west midlands . learn more .\nrandip kaur was invited to write this review by national express west midlands . learn more .\na nelson was invited to write this review by national express west midlands . learn more .\norla thompson was invited to write this review by national express west midlands . learn more .\nrichard hulston was invited to write this review by national express west midlands . learn more .\nj graham was invited to write this review by national express west midlands . learn more .\nm\u00e1ty\u00e1s lember was invited to write this review by national express west midlands . learn more .\nyour name was invited to write this review by national express west midlands . learn more .\njack harrop was invited to write this review by national express west midlands . learn more .\nnational express uk bus operates local bus services within the west midlands , coventry and dundee .\nin october 1986 the bus operations of the west midlands passenger transport executive were separated into west midlands travel to comply with the transport act 1985 . in april 1995 west midlands travel was sold to national express and in september 1996 was re - branded as travel west midlands .\ntravel west midlands merges with national express group , forming the group ' s core bus operation .\njames in brum was invited to write this review by national express west midlands . learn more .\nhrishikesh p . was invited to write this review by national express west midlands . learn more .\nmiss c rowson was invited to write this review by national express west midlands . learn more .\nthis set contains digital images of buses in the national express west midlands fleet . this includes vehicles in the national express coventry fleet .\nusing apkpure app to upgrade national express west midlands , fast , free and save your internet data .\nnational express west midlands 1 . 1 . 0 . 0 for android 4 . 1 + apk download\nanand basu - attwood was invited to write this review by national express west midlands . learn more .\nnational express west midlands has joined the movember campaign with the unveiling of its very own movember bus .\nvalid monday to friday mornings from 4 . 00am up until 9 . 30am on all national express west midlands and national express coventry buses .\nthese new vehicles mark the start of a larger \u00a310million investment programme between national express west midlands and centro .\nworking with national express west midlands was one of the best places to work friendly workforce icluding the managers .\nask a question about working or interviewing at national express west midlands . our community is ready to answer .\nnational express west midlands and birmingham city fc have teamed up to increase local awareness of men\u2019s health issues .\noffer valid for purchases of 12 month / 52 week national express travel passes via national express west midlands between 1st december 2017 to 31st december 2017 .\nnational express west midlands 1 . 0 . 16 . 0 for android 2 . 3 . 2 + apk download\nnational express west midlands 1 . 0 . 15 . 0 for android 2 . 3 . 2 + apk download\nnational express west midlands 1 . 0 . 14 . 0 for android 2 . 3 . 2 + apk download\nnational express west midlands 1 . 0 . 13 . 0 for android 2 . 3 . 2 + apk download\nin 2008 , short - lived chief executive richard bowker decided to introduce a single corporate image across national express\u2019s coaches , buses and trains , and travel west midlands became national express west midlands , as it remains to this day .\nas the region\u2019s largest operator national express west midlands bus services may become a bear necessity for those looking to join the adventure and is encouraging passengers to find the national express west midlands bear which will be hiding out in bearwood .\na national express west midlands cctv operator has been given a business impact award at the company\u2019s recent values awards ceremony .\na national express west midlands driver training officer has been named an unsung hero at the company\u2019s recent values awards ceremony .\nnational express west midlands\u2019 new look , seen here on a route 50 - branded bus . photo by steven hughes [\nnational express west midlands has today announced that it will spend more than ever before on new buses for the region .\nvalid monday to friday mornings from 4 . 00am up until 9 . 30am on all national express west midlands , national express coventry and midland metro tram services .\nnational express west midlands bus driver steven welsh saved the life of a 17 month old baby girl who had stopped breathing .\nthis is west midland travel\u2019s final visual identity , though carrying the later travel west midlands logo . photo by simon835 [\n140318 - 121151 ( west midlands travel ltd . 2060 - bx61xbf ) | flickr\nwe operate 1 , 600 vehicles in the west midlands , coventry and dundee .\nnational express uk bus is one of birmingham and the west midlands ' biggest employers with over 5 , 500 staff across the region .\nour uk bus business has its foundations in what was the publicly owned west midlands travel .\nwest midlands travel was sold to its employees in a 100 % employee share ownership plan .\nthe travel west midlands visual identity . photo by ed webster ( img _ 8477 ) [\nover forty bus drivers from the west midlands have departed for the commonwealth games in glasgow .\nnational express west midlands provides nearly 8 in 10 public transport journeys in the region , removing cars equivalent to a traffic jam from birmingham to mumbai off the west midlands roads everyday and saving 45 , 000 tonnes of carbon every year .\nnational express west midlands have today unveiled eight new buses that will operate on the 222 route from dudley to brierley hill via russells hall hospital .\nnational express coventry is a bus operator providing services in coventry . it is a subsidiary of national express .\nas well as selling the full range of national express west midlands travelcards our shops also sell n - bus and n - network tickets and passes .\nkirsty white , corporate partnerships officer at birmingham children\u2019s hospital charity , added : \u201cwe are incredibly grateful to national express west midlands for all its support .\nthe national express \u2018connections\u2019 visual identity as applied to travel west midlands . photo by au morandarte from london , middlesex , england ( img _ 7835 ) [\nnational express west midlands joined thousands of local residents to take part in the ' lights out ' event to commemorate the start of the first world war .\non friday 13 june 2014 national express west midlands drivers will get in the world cup spirit by ditching their uniform in favour of football kits for charity .\npat mcfadden , labour mp for wolverhampton south east , has welcomed the decision by centro and national express west midlands to re - route the 40 service .\nnational express is stepping up its services to the south west in a bid to help stranded rail passengers .\ntravel london operations are sold . the uk bus business focuses on its west midlands and dundee operations .\nbus company national express west midlands has presented birmingham children\u2019s hospital charity with almost \u00a32 , 000 to help young patients and their families when they need it most .\nnearly 1 million customers travelling with national express west midlands during 2013 had their ticket checked by an inspector as the bus company clamps down further on fare dodgers .\nnational express west midlands bus driver , kevin maxim , has helped to give local charity \u2018balls to cancer\u2019 a massive boost by raising an impressive \u00a31 , 450 .\nnational express west midlands has released data that shows buses this boxing day were the busiest ever as sale shoppers chose transport as their first bargain of the day .\nnational express west midlands has proudly partnered with edgbaston stadium and will be running regular services to and from the city centre , on major match days and t20 evenings .\nnational express will kick off the mobile ticketing system with students , initially in the west midlands , and will be rolling out the technology nationally over the coming months .\nthis piece first broadcast on 28 nov 2014 . televised on uk ' s regional television bbc one - west midlands . programme ( program ) - midlands today .\nnational express is reminding people there is a direct solution to engineering works impacting rail travel in the south west .\ntravel west midlands is established on 26 october following the 1985 transport act and the deregulation of bus services .\ntravel west midlands reach agreement with tayside public transport ' s chief executive , jack henry to purchase the dundee bus operation . the business is soon rebranded as travel dundee with the same livery as the west midlands .\ntravel on the west midlands public transport network is now even safer following the recruitment of 12 new special constables .\nto encourage customers to use the new vehicles , national express west midlands and centro have launched a joint leaflet giving people information on the service and vouchers for cheaper bus travel .\nvisits to national express west midlands bus garages are always popular and enjoyable for those that experience them , but it\u2019s not often that the bus operator receives letters expressing their thanks .\nthousands of national express west midlands staff will be wearing festive christmas jumpers as part of their uniform this friday ( 12 december ) to help raise funds for \u2018save the children\u2019 .\non 23rd june 2018 , national express west midlands will be throwing a birthday party like no other , to celebrate 90 years since our acocks green bus garage first opened its doors .\non friday 15th june 2018 , national express west midlands is inviting local seniors to \u2018get digital\u2019 by joining a workshop at the google digital garage on new street in birmingham city centre .\nnational express west midlands bus passengers have been paying by contactless for the first time . the bus company has started a trial on its x1 and x2 services between birmingham and solihull .\nwest midlands travel limited volvo b7rle ( yv3r6r623ca154219 ) / wright eclipse urban 2 ( ag246 ) b43f 2060 - bx61xbf .\nthe application , which has been downloaded by more than 20 , 000 west midlands passengers , now displays real time information updates for all 1 , 687 of the region\u2019s national express buses .\nthe route and 24 hour timetable are the result of a partnership between centro , the region\u2019s transport authority , bus operator national express west midlands , solihull council , birmingham airport and nec .\nthe final version of the national express west midlands visual identity before its reinvention by rideout and cotterill . photo by au morandarte from london , middlesex , england ( img _ 8249 ) [\nup to 50 national express west midlands drivers will be walking the 17 bus route on sunday 7 september to raise funds for marie curie cancer care in memory of their colleague paul fieldhouse .\nthe contactless technology for this trial is a simpler form of national express west midlands\u2019 new ticketing machines . the state - of - the - art technology will start appearing on coventry buses later this year , followed by the rest of the west midlands 1 , 600 - strong fleet over the next two years .\n45 , 000 households to receive half price bus travel to see improvements made by new buses national express west midlands has today announced around \u00a35 million of investment into bus travel between sutton and birmingham .\nmore than 75 per cent of the region\u2019s buses are now providing live updates to transport authority centro\u2019s , network west midlands \u2018app\u2019 .\nour buses carry around 1 million people to work , school , college and leisure activities every single day . during morning rush hour 28 people a second board a national express bus in the west midlands .\nnational express train operator c2c has started a \u00a390 , 000 project to construct a new walkway to improve pedestrian access to west horndon station .\neight ' top - gun ' drivers based at national express west midlands bordesley green bus garage recently became the first bus drivers in the whole of the uk to be recognised with new independent professional driving qualifications .\nwe work in partnership with bus operators , local authorities and other organisations to improve the quality of bus services in the west midlands .\nbus services in birmingham and wolverhampton are absolutely excellent with very good coaches , good frequency , proximity of bus stops and good quality drivers . it is really pleasure to be using services of national express west midlands !\nif you pay cash fares to travel , payg is the smarter and cheaper way to travel by bus and tram in the west midlands .\nadvertising on the outsides ( t - sides , supersides , rears , wraps etc ) and insides ( coving panels & bulkheads ) on all national express west midlands buses is handled for us under contract by exterion media .\nnational express west midlands\u2019 west bromwich garage operate a number of bus routes which serve sandwell and west birmingham hospital trust sites , including the 82 , 87 and 89 to city hospital , the 5 , 40 , 45 and 46 to sandwell general hospital , the 289 to rowley regis community hospital and the 80 , 87 and 89 to leasowes intermediate care centre .\nnational express operate coach services to all major uk airports 24 hours per day .\npeter coates , managing director of national express west midlands , said :\ncustomers tell us that knowing in real time when their bus is due to arrive at the stop is one of the best improvements we have made .\nnational express west midlands recently doubled the size of its inspector team , as the operator continues to take a zero tolerance policy against the small number of people who refuse to pay their fares or disrupt other passengers ' journeys .\nover fifty thousand buses checked in 2013 as inspector team is doubled nearly 1 million customers travelling with national express west midlands during 2013 had their ticket checked by an inspector as the bus company clamps down further on fare dodgers .\nnational express dundee is getting ready to launch the x5 , its new express service between broughty ferry and dundee city centre .\nif you intend to use nxwm buses and midland metro tram you will need to buy a west midlands travelcard with a metro add - on .\nfor bus timetables and maps , journey planning , ticketing options and applying for and renewing a concessionary pass , visit the network west midlands website .\na ground - breaking collaboration delivering wide - ranging benefits for bus passengers in the west midlands has been recognised with a top transport industry award .\nbus stations are at bilston , bearwood , coventry pool meadow , dudley , halesowen , stourbridge , wednesbury , walsall , wolverhampton and west bromwich . there are also key interchanges at cradley heath , solihull and sutton coldfield amongst others . travel information centres offering advice , information and ticketing can be found at birmingham corporation street , dudley , solihull , walsall , west bromwich , and coventry . birmingham new street station and wolverhampton travel information centres are operated by the west midlands combined authority and the others by national express west midlands .\n\u201cthe uk government says our air quality is a public health emergency . and buses are the answer to poor air quality in the west midlands . \u201d\ni worked for national express formally west midlands travel for 29 years . in that time i stared as a conductor , then moved on to a driver , who had to check passes and make sure the passengers got there destination safely .\nnational express coach is on the road to excellence after gaining a four star award .\nbus ticket gives grandparents stress free and good value days out children can now travel across the region for just \u00a31 per day with nan and granddad - thanks to the\nkids for a quid\nticket introduced by national express west midlands .\nnational express west midlands awarded the contract for driver consoles , on - board computers , ticket printers , validators and the back - office system to keep it all running to german company init innovations in transportation ltd , who are based in karlsruhe .\nnational express dundee is celebrating the dedication and hard work of its longest - serving employees .\nnational express is taking a fresh approach to affordable student travel at the university of bristol .\nnational express train operator c2c has topped the podium in the latest rail industry punctuality results .\nnational express dundee has presented a cheque for \u00a3250 to scotland ' s charity air ambulance .\nnational express dundee is unveiling a faster bus service between broughty ferry and dundee city centre .\nnational express dundee is helping to give a taste of working life to local school pupils .\nnational express dundee is welcoming seven new drivers onto its workforce as its recruitment campaign continues .\nsubscribe to our email updates service below to receive the latest news from national express group .\nregular ticket inspections take place aided by the safer travel also known as network west midlands team which is a partnership that was created in 2005 between centro and west midlands police . the partnership is committed to reducing crime and anti social behaviour across the west midlands bus network whilst providing reassurance to the travelling public . safer travel has also created the ' see something , say something ' campaign , where passengers are encouraged to anonymously send information about nuisance behaviour on buses by text message .\nthe network west midlands area is well connected by bus , train and tram , and includes excellent options to join up your journey by walking , cycling and driving .\nnational express has come top of the class and been awarded top marks in a safety review .\nnational express dundee is putting safety at the top of the agenda for the city\u2019s young people .\nnational express dundee is making the thistle assistance card available to customers with mobility or communication difficulties .\na roadside information recharging scheme recharges bus operators for the provision of information at bus stops . this allows a uniform approach linked to the roll out of network west midlands .\nwe subsidise \u00a37 . 6 million worth of bus journeys in the west midlands , and run the english national concessionary scheme for the region ' s over - 60s and disabled , and half price travel for under 16s .\nnational express corporation ( nec ) , a leader in student transportation , has been promoting safety awareness during national school bus safety week , 20\u201324 october .\nnational express train operator c2c has continued its run at the top of the rail industry\u2019s performance table .\nnational express has formed a new partnership with charity sustrans in a bid to boost cyclist safety awareness .\nexactly a year ago , the international coach service provider national express launched the brand city2city in germany .\na cardiff man has scooped a prestigious award for going the extra mile for his national express colleagues .\nuxbridge road is the name of the a4020 road in west london . it starts at shepherd ' s bush green and goes west towards uxbridge . it passes through . . .\nnational express is today ( tuesday , 11 february ) pledging to meet any extra demand for its services in the south west as the rail disruption looks likely to remain for weeks to come .\nnational express group plc is a company registered in england and wales , whose registered office is national express house , birmingham coach station , mill lane , digbeth birmingham , b5 6dd . registered no : 2590560 .\nnational express west midlands is fitting every one of its 1500 buses with state - of - the - art contactless technology . it has signed a multi - million pound deal for ticket machines that can take bank cards , smartphones and smart watches , as well as cash and swift smartcards .\nthe first ticket machines will be appearing on buses in coventry at the end of this year , and will be rolled out across the whole west midlands fleet over the following two years .\nour award winning partnership with transport for west midlands ( tfwm - formerly centro ) is the uk ' s most successful , delivering patronage growth , an industry leading smartcard and record investment .\nlost property is retained by the national express garage operating the bus service on which the item was found .\nnational express dundee is supporting a new community caf\u00e9 and food bank which has been launched in the city .\nwar veterans and cadets will be boarding national express dundee\u2019s buses this weekend to boost the annual poppyscotland appeal .\nnational express is getting the wheels turning on its new apprentice scheme with the appointment of six young starters .\nnational express is gearing up to make sure holidaymakers can still travel this easter despite the forecast rail disruption .\nnational express coventry carries approximately 500 , 000 customers per week , operating around six million miles every year .\nnational express coach is en route to being 100 % wheelchair accessible - years ahead of the legal requirement .\nofficial free app from national express west midlands that allows you to view real time and scheduled departure times from your bus stop . features include : automatically find your nearest bus stop using your phones geo - location search for other stops by street name , place of interest or postcode keep a list of your favourite stops rename your favourite stops plan your journey using any mode of public transport across the west midlands and coventry get the latest service information via our twitter feed information about tickets available from our driver\nthe \u00a3145 million midland metro light - rail system is officially opened . travel west midlands is awarded the contract to operate line 1 . travel midland metro is specifically formed to operate the new system .\nnational express has helped birmingham reveal its true colours this weekend by getting involved in a unique street art festival .\na milton keynes table tennis star has struck gold after being granted four years free travel on national express coaches .\nnational express train operator c2c has opened a new \u00a3130 , 000 upgrade to the passenger facilities at westcliff station .\nnational express train operator c2c is offering a 25 % discount on train tickets during the school holidays this easter .\nnational express train operator c2c has installed new facilities for bikes at laindon station in a \u00a330 , 000 project .\nswift was introduced in october 2012 with pay as you go the first product . we now have a comprehensive pay as you go scheme accepted on virtually all west midlands bus services and the midland metro .\nplease note : nbus and nnetwork tickets and cards are valid within the west midlands county and to / from certain other destinations just outside of the county boundary . please click here for the latest details .\nsteve hale , general manager national express west midlands said :\nthese new vehicles are a big investment into our services in dudley and brierley hill . they feature the latest advancements in customer comfort , including a state of the art heating system that ensures our buses are cool in the summer and warm in the winter .\nthe silverdale warriors under 7s football team recently scored \u00a3300 towards brand new kit from the national express employee charity panel .\nnational express dundee\u2019s christmas bus is on the road , after a successful launch during the city\u2019s recent light night celebrations .\nnational express helped give team england athletes a golden reception to honour their smash hit performance at this summer\u2019s commonwealth games .\nnational express driver organises first ever cash for kids abseil national express dundee driver ross murdoch is preparing to take the plunge in the name of charity , having organised the first ever abseil event for tay fm ' s cash for kids .\ncoach operator national express is in gear for a jumbo weekend - the busiest of the year for travel to airports .\nnational express is running late night services for team england fans travelling to glasgow for this summer ' s commonwealth games .\na willenhall man has been praised for his commitment to safety after scooping a top award with transport company national express .\npassengers travelling on national express train operator c2c are the most satisfied commuters in london and the south east , according to the official independent national survey of rail passengers published today .\nnational express corporation , a leader in student transportation , is proud to honour 15 employees who were certified by the national institute for automotive service excellence ( ase ) as master technicians .\ni first joined national express ( west midlands travel ) 22 years ago as full time cleaner on the nightshift . i initially took the job as the hours suited , however the idea of working for a large company which offered job security was very appealing and the company providing a uniform , bus pass and pension were an added benefit !\nnational express train operator c2c has today published an interim report on its consultation on a new train timetable for december 2015 .\nnational express dundee is inviting its customers - young and old - to post their letters to santa on its christmas bus .\nfestive travellers are in for a treat as national express today ( thursday 20 november 2014 ) unwraps its biggest christmas ever .\nnational express has consolidated its position as the premier provider of affordable event travel following a major new deal with wembley stadium .\nnational express train operator c2c is offering cash back to passengers as an apology for delays caused on the line last week .\nnational express is all set for a bumper bank holiday this weekend as it reveals a surge in demand for coach travel .\nnational express is adding hundreds of extra seats to glastonbury to ensure festival - goers start their summer on a high note .\nnational express is fitting its coach fleet with warning stickers after working with the cycling community to improve road safety for cyclists .\nnational express dundee is supporting one of its drivers who is using pedal power to raise hundreds of pounds for cancer research .\na stowaway cat used up one of his nine lives after curling up for a nap under a 40ft national express coach .\nin 2014 / 15 the total number of bus passenger journeys was 275 . 1 million . there are a number of operators , the largest being national express west midlands , which accounts for over 78 % of all journeys made . the rotala and arriva groups also have many services in the region accounting for 8 . 5 % of journeys made .\nthe national express website uses cookies . by continuing to access the site you are agreeing to their use . learn more about cookies\nnational express train operator c2c is supporting royal british legion poppy collectors with free travel for london poppy day on thursday 30 october .\nnational express train operator c2c has launched a collection for local food banks through its stations to help support local people in need .\nnational express uk coach has been recognised by its peers for consistently demonstrating industry excellence at this year ' s uk coach awards .\na young bus enthusiast has had a very special wish granted by national express dundee - to have a bus named after him .\nin 2013 the national express employee charity panel donated almost \u00a317 , 000 to fifty different charities and community groups around the uk .\nnational express\u2019s customer contact centre is celebrating after helping its millionth customer in a year and being shortlisted for a top national award for being one of the best places to work in the uk .\ndaljit kalirai , head of sales at national express , said , \u201cas part of the west midlands bus alliance , we have publicly promised to encourage more people to travel on our buses by making ticketing smarter . by using masabi\u2019s technology , we are making everyday journeys simpler for our student customers , saving them time and helping them to manage their money . \u201d\nthe wordmarks were redesigned as part of the new look for the buses . look carefully ( on the sides of buses , on websites , and on publicity ) and you\u2019ll notice that the colours used in the logo subtly push back the \u2018national express\u2019 words in the wordmark while emphasising the \u2018west midlands\u2019 or \u2018coventry\u2019 words , a deliberate choice to communicate with the local market .\na birmingham bus driver has beaten off competition from 47 , 000 employees from across the national express group , including colleagues from across the uk , germany , switzerland , bahrain , spain , morocco and north america , to win the national express group customer value award .\nnational express group acquire the london bus operations of french transport group , connex . the business is re - branded as travel london .\nnational express train operator c2c has made two new appointments as it expands its commercial operations in the company\u2019s new 15 - year franchise .\nnational express dundee is supporting the efforts of local students at university of abertay as they take on an apprentice - style fundraising task .\nnational express is celebrating international dog day ( tuesday 26 august ) with a special video release created with assistance dog charity canine partners .\nnational express train operator c2c and local community group tilbury forum combined to give local tilbury residents a free seaside day out on sunday .\ncoach firms from across the country have been recognised and commended for their hard work and excellence at the national express operator awards night .\nnational express dundee bus engineer george gray has been awarded a top honour at the recent irte awards ( 29th april ) in birmingham .\nnational express train operator c2c ' s twitter team has won the international transport giant ' s global award for delivering excellent customer service .\nnational express train operator c2c is offering a 25 % discount on off - peak mid - week travel for rail tickets bought online .\nnational express is throwing the black cats fans a lifeline by putting on coaches direct to wembley to see the capital one cup final .\nnational express dundee ' s group of santa bus drivers are presenting a cheque for \u00a33 , 000 to local charity cash for kids .\nnational express dundee has proved its eco credentials by signing up to a green transport scheme which has just been launched in the city .\nnational express train operator c2c has started 2014 as it finished 2013 by recording first place in the rail industry ' s punctuality table .\nnational express coventry , operating from one central depot , run 31 bus services in coventry , bedworth , keresley , kenilworth and leamington .\nnational express is ringing in the new year by carrying record numbers of passengers on its coaches as hundreds of thousands get set to travel .\nnational express train operator c2c has again been named the uk\u2019s most punctual rail company , according to the latest figures released by network rail .\nnational express dundee has taken a group of people \u2018beyond the kingsway\u2019 to see parts of the city they wouldn\u2019t normally be able to access .\nnational express is driving forward a major package of support for the royal british legion to help mark the centenary of the first world war .\nnational express is today revealing it is adding new services to and from heathrow airport equating to over 100 , 000 extra seats per year .\nnational express is running direct coach services to the fa community shield at wembley stadium \u2013 while those travelling by train face severely disrupted journeys .\nnational express has given a group of school children a golden ticket to see some of the nation\u2019s finest athletes train for the commonwealth games .\nnational express dundee has applauded one of its regular passengers for her constructive feedback , helping the bus operator to monitor and improve its services .\nnational express train operator c2c has been named the most punctual train operator in the uk last month , in the latest official industry figures .\na blackpool pole vaulter has had a national express coach named in his honour as he prepares to drive for gold at the commonwealth games .\nnational express has teamed up with aldershot town fc in a unique partnership that will benefit grassroots football and locally - based troops to boot .\nnational express train operator c2c has finished top of the 2013 / 14 uk rail punctuality league table , according to new figures published today .\n\u201cnational express buses already take a million people to work , to school , to the shops , to meet friends and get together with family .\nnational express is revealing the most popular holiday travel days as it gets in gear to do the driving home this christmas \u2013 and new year .\nnational express train operator c2c is providing over 80 , 000 seats direct to stratford and liverpool street over the coming weekends to help christmas shoppers .\nnational express train operator c2c is today launching a three - month consultation with passengers on a proposed new timetable to relieve crowding and improve connections .\nstaff from national express train operator c2c have organised coffee morning events at three rail stations which raised over \u00a31 , 500 for macmillan cancer support .\na south london squash player has had a national express coach named in his honour as he prepares to serve up gold at the commonwealth games .\na bristol - born wrestler has had a national express coach named in his honour as he prepares to grapple for gold at the commonwealth games .\nnational express train operator c2c has introduced the first electric car charging points on its network as part of a \u00a3125k investment in thorpe bay station .\na national express employee who has not had a single sick day since starting work in 1973 is sharing his secrets as employers brace themselves for so - called ' national sickie day ' ( monday , 3 february ) .\nnational express has seen a significant increase in coach bookings for locations on the east coast main line as rail disruption threatens to disrupt christmas travel plans .\ndurham school services , a leader in student transportation , partnered with the national express giving foundation to donate to toys for tots during the holiday season .\nnational express dundee is preparing for the first big freeze of this winter , as forecasters warn of snowfalls across tayside towards the end of the week .\nstaff from national express train operator c2c held a birthday party with a difference today as they celebrated the 40th anniversary of the opening of basildon station .\nnational express and the highways agency have made history with a ground breaking pledge to pool expertise to the benefit of millions of road - users nationwide .\nnational express train operator c2c recently organised a free outing for 650 members of the reede road tenants and residents\u2019 association , based in barking and dagenham .\nsome of the biggest names in world sport boarded a national express coach this weekend ( 19 - 20 july ) to travel to the commonwealth games .\nnational express is offering thousands of coach journeys from a fiver this weekend so people can get away affordably to enjoy the fine weather that is forecast .\nnational express train operator c2c is offering cash back as an apology to season ticket holders , after recent punctuality has fallen below our usual high standards .\nnational express dundee is counting down the days until dundee museum of transport opens its doors to the public on the weekend of 26th and 27th april .\nnational express is the largest operator of scheduled coach services in the uk . the business operates high frequency services serving over 900 destinations across the country .\nswift is the result of working with public transport operators to deliver smart integrated ticketing , to enable simple and seamless travel across different modes and services in the west midlands . it is based on our rolling out of concessionary passes for the elderly and disabled using smart technology .\nnote that within the west midlands some route references are used more than once . thus it ' s necessary to check what the operator of the route is or more details via centro before deciding to reuse a relation or start a new one . list is available at urltoken\nbecause transport is such an integral part of daily life , the history of national express can be traced back to the early part of the 20th century .\nas a part of the national express deployment masabi will be using mastercard gateway payment services to enable simple , safe and secure in - app digital payments .\nnational express coventry\u2019s new look . photo by aubrey morandarte from coventry / london , united kingdom ( nx coventry 4774 on route 12x , pool meadow ) [\nnational express is helping customers gear up for an awesome autumn as it launches a new website offering hints and tips for fun days out this half term .\nnational express dundee is applauding a group of its employees for rising to their latest charity challenge \u2013 a 140 ft abseil down university of dundee\u2019s tower building .\na team from national express train operator c2c took to the streets as part of last weekend\u2019s southend carnival , raising over \u00a3300 for the railway children charity .\nnational express train operator c2c has installed a new \u00a3125 , 000 secure bike shelter at upminster station , which has been opened by dame angela watkinson mp .\nnational express dundee is in the process of recruiting around a dozen new employees - eight of which have already passed their test to receive their pcv licence .\nin november 2002 the coventry depot attained a more local identity and began trading as travel coventry . in february 2008 it was rebranded as national express coventry .\nnational express dundee\u2019s recruitment drive is continuing , as the bus operator prepares to participate in a jobs fair at the caird hall tomorrow ( thursday 25 september ) .\nnational express train operator c2c is putting on almost 5 , 000 extra seats to help people see the tour de france sweep through london on monday 7 july .\nnational express dundee opened its doors to the public this weekend ( saturday 14 june ) and saw hundreds of people come through the gates to visit the garage .\nnational express train operator c2c and southend - on - sea borough council are teaming up to deliver improvements for local passengers using two key stations in the town .\n\u201cthe money raised will go a long way to making a huge difference to the lives of our brave children and their families , as we continue our plans to improve our facilities \u2013 enabling us to treat even more children from birmingham , the west midlands and around the country . \u201d\na range of fares are available including singles and daysavers and their own travelcards which are available for 1 week , 4 week and 52 week periods of validity . off - peak , evening and group tickets are also available . also network west midlands multi - operator tickets are issued and accepted on the companies buses within the coventry boundary and to / from keresley and middlemarch business park . the network west midlands tickets are not valid on their route 20 beyond the m6 bridge to / from bedworth or on routes 11 beyond gibbet hill to / from kenilworth and leamington spa .\nnational express dundee is urging local people not to risk the new drink - drive limit this christmas and new year and to take the bus when planning their celebrations .\nnational express train operator c2c is providing longer evening and late - night trains to help football fans get home as part of our special preparations for the world cup .\nnational express train operator c2c is providing 100 , 000 extra seats for passengers this bank holiday weekend by running additional trains and doubling the length of over 300 services .\nnational express is urging fans to get behind team england this summer as the final batch of commonwealth games tickets goes on sale tomorrow ( wednesday 21 may 2014 ) .\nnational express train operator c2c handed out over 25 , 000 chocolates this morning to rush - hour passengers arriving in london to apologise for recent delays on the line .\nnational express has found taking the coach to the airport can be up to seven times cheaper than taking the car , and cost three times less than the train .\nstudents across the uk will be able to use their smartphones as tickets on national express coaches , thanks to an app that allows them to buy monthly travel passes online .\nnational express is gearing up to get this show on the road \u2013 the skills show that is \u2013 with a totally unique one - off coach unveiled for the occasion .\ncoach operator national express is in gear to help tens of thousands of holidaymakers this august as uk - wide disruptions on major rail routes threaten to derail summer travel plans .\nover 50 , 000 buses were checked last year \u2013 a significant increase on the total of buses checked in 2012 . as well as identifying fare dodgers the inspectors are also on the look out for antisocial and nuisance behaviour on the buses , such as playing loud music and individuals putting their feet on seats . as a direct result of these checks national express west midlands issued over 24 , 000 ' on the spot ' fines to people refusing to pay the correct fare .\nincludes central birmingham , solihull and parts of staffordshire not covered by the black country area . the area stretches as far north as stafford and sutton coldfield , south to rubery and wythall and east to coleshill . you will need to purchase a west midlands travelcard if you intend to travel in this area .\npeter coates , managing director of national express west midlands , said :\nwe take fare dodging and anti - social behaviour on our buses very seriously . we know that our customers don\u2019t want people putting their feet on seats , playing loud music and refusing to pay their fares , and that is why we have doubled the number of our inspectors . we take a zero tolerance policy against people who refuse to pay their way and those disrupting law abiding passengers ' journeys .\nfollowing an extensive public consultation , we\u2019re making some changes to bus routes in and around south and south west birmingham , from sunday 22nd july 2018 .\nwearing the national express bus division corporate livery with route branding for the ' codsall clipper ' 2060 is seen departing wolverhampton bus station on a service 5a to codsall via claregate .\nlost property is retained by the national express garage operating the bus service on which the item was found . to find the contact details for the garage you will need to :\nnational express coventry is running a dedicated 101 route between coventry\u2019s pool meadow bus station and the ricoh arena on friday ( 5 sept ) for the sky blues\u2019 first game back .\nnational express is today ( friday 1 august ) announcing it still has available seats on its services to v festival and is urging festival goers to book now and avoid disappointment .\nnational express train operator c2c is offering free travel this coming weekend ( 28 - 29 june ) for current and former military personnel who are taking part in armed forces day .\nnational express corporation , a leader in student transportation donated a refurbished school bus to the brookland lakeview empowerment center as a way to partner together for the betterment of the community .\nnational express is today ( friday , 3 january 2014 ) putting thousands of fares on sale for \u00a35 - ensuring people can get their new year off to a flying start .\nthe other interior change that rideout was able to deliver was to the on - bus signage . although hardly given a second thought by most passengers , those signs that tell you not to smoke , not to stand on the stairs , that cctv is in operation , that this is the emergency exit , all contribute to the \u2018feel\u2019 of a bus journey . rideout developed an exhaustive list of signage and its positioning , and ensured that the language used had personality and sounded modern , without becoming unprofessional . they are all set in the neo sans typeface , matching that of the \u2018west midlands\u2019 or \u2018coventry\u2019 part of the \u2018national express west midlands\u2019 / \u2018national express coventry\u2019 wordmark which acts as the company logo . the previous version of the wordmark used helvetica . \u201cwe felt helvetica was dated and lacked any personality , \u201d says rideout . \u201cneo sans is softer , more friendly , yet still easy to read . \u201d it\u2019s a favourite of rideout\u2019s too , having used it in his previous job at stagecoach ."]}
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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 cost . this cost is paid to the owner of the plane in the form of an hourly rate .\nbillable flight time is time in the air plus any additional repositioning fees and / or daily minimum flight time adjustments . time on the ground does not count toward billable flight time .\nthe following hourly rates represent a range of prices for aircraft within each major category . exact rates for specific aircraft within each class will vary :\ncall ( 877 ) 970 - jets ( 5387 ) to speak to an account representative .\nbrowse the articles below to learn more , or return to the jet charter pricing main page to view all available topics .\nwhat is 100 % of your time worth ?\nprivate jet travel is by far the most convenient and enjoyable form of travel available . part of that convenience is having access to a much wider range of airports and getting you closer to where you need to be . private travelers save 4 . 5 hours on an average per charter flight when compared to commercial travel .\nselect a 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 ."]}
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8 - 300 dash 8 aircraft as passenger carrier on this flight .\naddress : regent airways , hg aviation ltd . , level - 7 , siaam tower , plot # 15 , dhaka mymensingh road , sector # 3 , uttara model town , dhaka - 1230\nhave a prompt look at the following tables to learn about the regent airways fare . and child 20kg , infant 10 kg ( adult / child 35 kg for bangkok - dhaka flight ) .\ncongratulations asif bhai . looking good so far ! starting an airline is tough . but , even though the process involves constant learning and adaptation . i am sure under your leadership regent airways can become from a startup airline to established industry leaders , may allah bless you & regent airways from day one . . . of operation . and , keep those pictures rolling . thank you .\nregent airways\u2019 fleet consists of four boeing 737 - 800s , two boeing 737 - 700s and two bombardier dash - 8 - q300 . our fleet is maintained to european standards on a regular basis .\nregent airways , owned by hg aviation ltd , is an airline in bangladesh and a wholly owned subsidiary of the habib group which has interests in real estate , apparel , energy , steel and more .\ninternational regent flight - passengers are advised to reach the airport at least 2 hours before your scheduled flight departure . the check in for regent flights starts 3 hours before the flight departure .\ni must say , the regent bird looks much better live than the photos . well done .\nskyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flight prices with regent airways 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 .\nregent airways currently serves 7 destinations in 5 countries , including bangkok ( bkk ) , cox ' s bazar ( cxb ) , dhaka ( dac ) , kolkata ( ccu ) , kuala lumpur ( kul ) .\nmashruf habib , second from left , managing director of regent airways , and imran asif , third from left , chief executive , pose at the launch of the airline at shahjalal international airport in dhaka yesterday . photo : star\nso far this year , klia has welcomed six new airlines namely thai smile , malindo air , air france , turkish airlines , philippine airlines and regent airways . klia now houses 64 international airlines flying to over 100 destinations worldwide .\n3 . \u2022bangladesh\u2019s domestic and regional international markets are becoming competitive day by day as the country\u2019s private airline sector continues to expand rapidly \u2022there are now three privately owned airlines operating in bangladesh with two more preparing to launch operations \u2022currently four airlines are operating in bangladesh : 1 . bimaan bangladesh 2 . united airways 3 . regent airways 4 . novoair current market scenario\nregent airways has begun flying to oman . the bangladeshi carrier started four times weekly flights on 7 april from dhaka ( dac ) to muscat ( mct ) via chittagong ( cgp ) . the airline will use a new 183 - seat 737 - 800 on the route . competition will be provided by biman bangladesh airlines and oman air who both operate non - stop from muscat to both chittagong and dhaka . mr . mashruf habib , md of regent airways , said : \u201cthe dream and vision of regent airways is to be flying partner of the bangladeshi expatriates worldwide . we also try to make the travel on air routes more comfortable and cheaper . following our success on prevailing international routes particularly malaysia and singapore , we have started a new air route to middle east now . \u201d regent airways\u2019 other international destinations currently include bangkok , kolkata , kuala lumpur and singapore . see how this route\u2019s fire truck water arch does in this week\u2019s competition .\ni think a tough competition ahead for united airways with gmg & regent stepping up their game . how was your trip to bangladesh akbar bhai . . . did you manage to get any pictures of united ' s atr72 , a310 .\nthe carrier now has four boeing and two dash aircraft in its fleet , regent said in a statement yesterday .\nas a start - up airline , regent airways is setting standards never seen before in the local industry \u2013 starting from extensive infrastructural capabilities and modern fleet of aircraft to world - class training of its staff and adoption of highest safety standards . it is also noteworthy that regent airways is the first airline from bangladesh to have received approval for its safety management system manual from the civil aviation authority of bangladesh ( caab ) which is an internationally acknowledged standard set forth by the international civil aviation organization ( icao ) .\nregent airways makes significant investments in employing highly qualified employees , and we offer world ' s best practice training and development programs to our staff . our airline has extensive infrastructural capabilities and a modern fleet of aircraft that guarantee comfort and safety for our passengers .\nregent airways ( rx , dhaka ) chief operating officer ashish choudhury says the airline has reached a\nmutual understanding\nwith bangladesh ' s tax authority over the payment of outstanding duties . last week , the national board of revenue ( nbr ) froze regent airways ' bank accounts citing its failure to remit bdt139 . 8 million takka ( usd1 . 67 million ) in unpaid excise duties to the fiscus . correspondence dated june 25 and seen by the daily sun said the authority has directed prime bank ( uttara . . .\nas one of bangladesh\u2019s popular domestic airlines , regent airways has built a solid reputation for providing excellent standards of passenger safety , operational reliability , and engineering and maintenance . we continue to work hard to uphold this reputation through constant performance and providing outstanding customer satisfaction .\nfind information on regent airways flights , routes , prices , airfare deals and contacts . plot # 15 , dhaka mymensingh road , sector # 3 . thailand : bangkok ( bkk ) . the website helps you visualise flight duration and stopovers , and find the .\nbangladeshi airline regent airways ( rx ) is based in dhaka and operates from a primary hub at shahjalal international airport ( dac ) . the airline also has a secondary hub at shah amanat international airport ( cgp ) . founded in 2010 , regent airways flies to about 10 destinations . this includes four destinations within bangladesh , as well as points in india , malaysia , nepal , singapore and thailand . the carrier has a fleet of five aircraft configured with either a single economy class cabin , or one economy class and one business class cabin .\nbest for taking a jet to chittagong and back from dhaka in the monsoon . . i mostly fly to bangkok with regent not only because the price is reasonable but also . for domestic flight regent rate is cheaper compare to other domestic flights in .\nfor regent airways , everything has a meaning , from the striking red uniforms of its cabin crew to its eye - catching window reveals inside the plane . even its company logo , a dove flying through a sea of golden bubbles , is more than just a random design - - it\u2019s a carefully thought out image , celebrating regent\u2019s mission statement and company goal to become the best airline in all of bangladesh .\nregent airways ( incorporated as hg aviation limited ) is a wholly - owned subsidiary of habib group - the chattogram - based conglomerate engaged in a diverse portfolio of business endeavors which include power , steel , readymade garments , textiles , spinning , cement , paper and fertilizer among others .\nairport check - in is the only available option for checking in for flights with regent airways . it is recommended that passengers arrive at the airport at least 2 to 3 hours before flight departure to have ample time to complete the check - in process as well as security and immigration checks .\ndhaka to singapore round trip airfare by regent airways . fly to singapore from dhaka ( bangladesh ) with cheap price round trip international flight air ticket offered by regent airlines . the boeing 737 - 700 seats 126 passengers , with 12 business class and 114 economy class seats . business class is set out in a 2 - 2 seating configuration with 45\nreclining seats . economy class is set out in 3 - 3 configuration with 33\nseat pitch .\nregent ' s ceo m fazle akber said the airline plans to procure two more boeing 737 - 800 and a boeing 777 - 200 aircraft .\nall domestic passengers are advised to check - in at the airport 1hr prior to departure as counters close 15mins prior to departure . international passengers should check - in , at least , 2hrs prior to departure as counters close 1hr prior to departure . as of now , regent airways does not have web or mobile check in services .\nregent airways ( hg aviation limited ) is a fully owned subsidiary company of habib group . the company currently operates to four domestic destinations , namely chittagong , cox\u2019s bazar , jessore , and sylhet . it is also operating in seven international destinations , namely bangkok , doha , kathmandu , kolkata , kuala lumpur , oman and singapore .\nregent airways ( rx , dhaka ) has announced plans to pursue usd40 million in growth capital financing as it seeks to expand its current operations - on the international front in particular . to that end , the bangladeshi carrier has enlisted california - based investment banking specialist delmorgan & co . to advise on strategic alternatives .\nwith the infusion of usd40 million of additional capital from lenders or other investors , regent will have the funds to pursue its near - term growth plans , . . .\ni had the pleasure of seeing the regent s2 - aha up close and personal on friday the 5th nov at dac , our s2 - aer parked right beside it in the afternoon after coming in from zyl . i must say , the regent bird looks much better live than the photos . well done .\nregent airways ( rx , dhaka ) has taken delivery of its first b737 - 800 following the arrival of s2 - aih ( msn 28639 ) in dhaka on thursday , march 24 . the former shenzhen airlines ( zh , shenzhen ) machine joins two other b737 - 700 s in the bangladeshi carrier ' s fleet as well as two dash 8 - 300 s . regent airways will use the aircraft , leased from a us firm , on its upcoming dhaka - muscat , oman route set to launch next month . other destinations served include chittagong and cox ' s bazar locally and bangkok suvarnabhumi , kuala lumpur int ' l , kolkata int ' l , and singapore changi regionally .\nexamine airline schedules for any carrier : jet airways , air india , biman . airlines can adjust prices for tickets from dhaka to kolkata based on the day and time that you decide to book your flight . . regent , 1 , 1 , 1 , 1 , 1 , 1 , 1 , 10 : 30 , 10 : 30 .\n11 04 2016 - regent airways will formally start the operation from dhaka and . the press release further added that , primarily the flight will be . the one way muscat - chittagong fare will be 60 rials and return135 rials . air links from dhaka to kuala lumpur , singapore , bangkok , kolkata , chittagong and cox ' s bazar .\nregent airways offers complimentary baggage allowance for all flights . economy class passengers are allowed to check - in up to 20 kilogrammes while business class passengers have up to 30 kilogrammes . all passengers are allowed one piece of cabin baggage or hand carried luggage which must not exceed the maximum weight limit of 7 kilogrammes and should meet the standard baggage size specifications .\nregent airways is a private airline of bangladesh with its main hub at hazmat shahjalal international airport dhaka and secedary hub at chittagong airport . although the airline currently serves to regional routes across south asia , the service is praise worthy and competitive to other airlines . to begin with , the cabin crew are amiable and are easily approachable and professional at the . . .\nwith the vision of becoming the leading airline from bangladesh to set the standards and keep raising it ourselves , regent airways is becoming the most - preferred airline for the passengers to fly with . we are very pleased to inform you that we have proved an on - time performance of over 97 % and have carried over 783 , 240 passengers within three years of operations with a perfect safety record .\nregent airways has two seating classes , economy class and business class seating . passengers have the option of choosing seats at the time of check - in . both the boeing 737 - 700s come with 12 business class seats and 114 economy seats each , the boeing 737 - 800s , have 15 business class seats and 168 economy class seats and the bombardier dash - 8 q300s come with 50 economy seats .\nwas the first time flying in regent airways and had a average experience . aircraft was a b737 - 700 and flight toke off on time and also landed at time . take off and landing wasn ' t that smooth and seats were congested . many seats were not reclining properly . food was average . due to ramadan they served cheese sandwich . overall the flight was smooth amidst the rainy . . .\nfounded in 2010 , regent airways is headquartered in uttara , dhaka with its primary hub at hazrat shahjalal international airport and secondary hub at shah amanat international airport . the airline , with a fleet size of 6 aircraft , operates flights to 8 destinations including cities in india , malaysia , nepal , oman , singapore and thailand . it also includes domestic destinations in bangladesh namely , dhaka , chittagong and cox\u2019s bazar .\nregent airways customers are strongly encouraged to arrive to the airport much earlier than expected during peak travel times . the ticket counter closes 15 minutes before departure time for domestic flights , and domestic flight passengers are advised to check in at least one hour before departure . international flyers are required to check - in two hours before the departure of an international flight , and the ticket desk closes one hour before flight time .\n4 . \u2022bimaan is the largest but is still a relatively small carrier , operating 10 aircraft ( all jets ) to 19 international and three domestic destinations \u2022united airway\u2019s is bangladesh\u2019s second largest carrier and the oldest of the active airlines in the private sector , having been established in 2006 ; currently serves seven domestic and six international destinations with an in - service fleet of nine aircraft ( five jets and four turboprops ) \u2022regent airways and novoair are the two most recent new entrants \u2022regent airways launched in late 2010 and added international services in mid - 2013 ; it currently serves three domestic and four international destinations with a fleet of five aircraft ( two jets and three turboprops ) \u2022novoair launched in early 2013 and currently operates three regional jets to five domestic destinations . it recently secured approval to operate overseas routes and aims to launch international services by the end of 2014\nregent airways offers in - flight meals supplied by biman flight catering centre . for short domestic flights , light snacks and beverages are provided . traditional cuisine is served on international flights . in - flight entertainment is available on boeing 737 - 700s flights through passenger service units ( psu ) in economy class while business class passengers are provided ipads . inflight entertainment is not available on flights using the bombardier dash - 8 - q300s .\nthis was my 2nd time with regent ( 1st time was domestic dhaka - coxs bazar ) . and it made delay again . any airlines can have delay , but it seemed to be a regular case for regent and the staffs were not bothered by the delay . they are very rude and suggesting\nplease complain to the management\n! what the heck ! ! while coming from . . .\n82 . findings \u2022twitter is an untouched domain for regent ; the account isn\u2019t official , the page lacks identity and activity ; and then there\u2019s the confusion regarding the original page ; \u2022follower count needs to improve , there should be more twitter - specific content \u2022regent has the necessary ammunitions needed for a successful post \u2022fans are active , they like , comment , share the content . with good quality visuals and regular posts the engagement can be intensified . micro campaigns are needed to ensure constant interaction \u2022regent lacks an identity when it comes to its social media presence \u2022the social networking pages are active but they lacks direction and proper planning\nregent airways offers economy class , premium economy and business class seats . for the bombardier dash - 8 - q300s aircraft , it is a full economy seating configuration in a 2 - 2 layout . for the boeing 737 - 700 flights , 126 passengers are accommodated , 12 of which are in business class . while in the boeing 737 - 800 flights , it offers 8 business class seats and 15 premium economy class seats with the rest in economy class .\ni had the pleasure of seeing the regent s2 - aha up close and personal on friday the 5th nov at dac , our s2 - aer parked right beside it in the afternoon after coming in from zyl .\nacross the fleet and for every single flight , regent is giving paramount importance to the safety of its passengers . regent is closely working with the international air transport association ( iata ) \u2013 global airline industry\u2019s leading organization , which trains the airline\u2019s staff in the areas of safety , security , and customer service . all our staffs are motivated to provide impeccable standards of services on the ground and in the air each and every time .\nregent airlines sales office address . bangladesh . sa tower ( level - 5 ) , plot # 1 , road # 134 , block se ( a ) , gulshan - 1 , dhaka 1212 , mob : . thailand - bangkok .\n7 . \u2022chittagong - dhaka is particularly competitive with 31 weekly flights currently from novoair , 26 from united and 24 from regent \u2022united primarily uses atr 72s on the route ( with some dash 8 - 100 and md - 82 frequencies ) , while novoair uses 49 - seat erj - 145s and regent uses 50 - seat dash 8 - 300s \u2022as it is a business route frequency is critical \u2022novoair , regent and united all have four to five flights on weekdays on an average with attractive timings in the early morning and evening \u2022all three carriers have roughly similar frequency and capacity shares on the route \u2022biman has a much smaller share of the frequencies but accounts for nearly half of the total capacity as it mainly operates 777s on the route . air traffic in bangladesh\nregent airlines is a privately - owned airline based in dhaka , bangladesh . the carrier , which was formed in 2010 by hg aviation limited , is a subsidiary of the habib group and operates scheduled domestic service from its main base at shahjalal international airport .\nheadquarters : dhaka - mymensingh road sector 3 , dhaka city 1230 bangladesh . . i mostly fly to bangkok with regent not only because the price is reasonable but also . it ' s a great budget flight but service is good for the price being paid .\nbest for taking a jet to chittagong and back from dhaka in the monsoon season due . . i mostly fly to bangkok with regent not only because the price is reasonable but also . it ' s a great budget flight but service is good for the price being paid .\nheadquarters : dhaka - mymensingh road sector 3 , dhaka city 1230 . . well the flight is too small which is little frightening at times , but once u get used to it its . . i mostly fly to bangkok with regent not only because the price is reasonable but .\nregent airways , a venture of chittagong - based conglomerate habib group , has made a foray into the aviation sector . its maiden flights will take off wednesday . the company plans to become the ' most preferred ' and ' safest ' local airline . regent ' s maiden flight will connect dhaka with chittagong , the country ' s commercial capital and busiest route for domestic air travel . its next destinations are cox ' s bazar , jessore and sylhet .\nwe want to become bangladesh ' s most admired airline ,\nmashruf habib , managing director of regent airways , told a press conference at the domestic lounge of shahjalal international airport in dhaka yesterday .\nwe ' ll provide a total in - flight experience that will be far better than our competitors ,\nhe claimed .\nyou ' ll come back after travelling once because we ' ll provide services that any other airline is yet to offer .\nhabib group that operates in textile , cement and shipbreaking has entered the aviation market at a time when three local carriers - - state - owned biman , private gmg and united airways - - are competing with over 15 foreign carriers to secure an increased pie of bangladesh ' s travel market . more than 15 foreign airlines carry about 60 percent of over 35 lakh travellers to and from bangladesh . regent officials said the airline would use two 50 - seater turbo - prop dash8 - q300 aircraft for flying on the dhaka - chittagong route five times a day . it also plans to fly twice to jessore and once a day to cox ' s bazar and sylhet . however , the new airline awaits the green light from the civil aviation authority to spread its wings on international routes . the carrier will charge fares , depending on various classes , between tk 3 , 800 and tk 5 , 800 for one - way trip to chittagong . for dhaka - cox ' s bazar , the total one - way fare will be tk 5 , 000 - 7 , 000 . fares for one - way ticket to jessore and sylhet will be tk 2 , 500 - 4 , 000 and tk 3 , 500 - 5 , 000 respectively . imran asif , the chief executive , said :\nwe want to become an airline for which bangladesh can feel pride .\nboeing 737 - 700 is the most advance & reliable narrow body jet liner ever produced , with the blended winglets this air craft is more fuel efficient than any other of the same class . boeing 737 - 700 has a stunning range of traveling 5510 kilometers with full load and can carry up to 756 - 1 , 835 cu ft of cargo . regent airways boeing 737 - 700 is configured in 126 seating capacity , with 12 business class and 112 economy class seats . the comfortable 33 inch seat pitch of economy class ensures utmost comfort for passengers & the 12 business class seats are configured with 45 inch reclining seats to give you just the comfort you need to make your trip a comfortable one .\nfrom spacious , plush seating to an on - time performance of over 97 % , personalized service and customized travel options , regent airlines is all about the details when it comes to service , resulting in a truly remarkable flight experience . the company offers eight destinations across bangladesh and asia , with plans to offer seven new routes in the near future .\nthe boeing 737 - 800 is a stretched version of the 737 - 700 , and replaces the 737 - 400 . the 737 - 800 delivers superior reliability , fuel efficiency and includes cutting edge technology of its class . the 737 - 800 seats 167 passengers in a two - class layout , or 183 in one class . boeing 737 - 800 has a spectacular range of 5 , 400 kilometers with full load and can carry up to 1500 cubic ft of cargo . regent airways boeing 737 - 800\u2019s economy class are fitted with comfortable leather seats with 29 - 31 inch pitch to ensure utmost comfort for passengers , and 8 business class seats ( reg : s2 - aij ) and 15 premium economy class seats ( reg : s2 - aih ) with a comfortable 33 - 38 inch seat pitch to provide the best comfort to make the trip a comfortable one .\nregent ' s managed to do it again - - another late flight without any rational explanation ( the boarding agent tried to explain\nthe weather in dhaka is not so good ,\nwhile google tells me it ' s 78 degrees there and partially cloudy ; the more likely explanation is that either the pilot overslept or they ' ve held the plane because some upper - middle class family with . . .\nthe current fleet of regent airways is consisted of 2x canadian - built bombardier dash - 8 - q300 aircraft , each seating 50 passengers in an undivided single - class layout . all seats have a generous pitch of 32 inches and individual tray - tables in a 4 - abeast seating arrangement ( except row 1 of 2 seats , d & f forming a club - seating with row 2 d & f seats ) across the cabin . the contoured overhead bins provide more than adequate space for cabin baggage and accommodates the individual reading lights and air conditioning control for every seat . the cabins of the aircraft are equipped with noise & vibration system ( nvs ) which minimizes noise down to just 75 dba , making the flights quieter and more comfortable than other aircraft in its class . for optimum safety , the aircraft has as many as 5 emergency exits for quick and safe evacuation of passengers in the event of any emergency .\nnow our fleet consists of 05 ( five ) aircrafts . among those 02 ( two ) dash - 8 - q300 aircraft reputed for its exceptional reliability and passenger comfort , which are maintained to european standards , 01 ( one ) dash - 6 400 and 02 ( two ) boeing 737 - 700 next generation aircraft which was awarded type certification by the faa , in addition , the newer 737 models offer a modern flight deck using the most advanced navigation technology available today . the fleet is planning to expand soon with larger jet aircraft as regent is expanding more international destinations reaching beyond the borders of bangladesh .\nwe are also making uncompromised commitments to ensure delivery of world - class services . our state - of - the - art e - ticketing & reservation is empowered by vrs ( videcom reservation system ) provided by emquest ( a division of emirates ) . vrs solution is currently being used by over 35 airlines worldwide . the vrs solution has beaten the likes of british airways and virgin in winning the prestigious \u201cairline website of the year in 2008\u201d . the vrs features rich functionality using cutting edge technology to deliver a very user friendly platform . the flight operations is supported by solutions from lufthansa systems \u2013 the world\u2019s largest provider of airline it solutions ; the engineering is strengthened by the association with respectable operator and renowned engineering services provider .\nno matter where you\u2019re seated on a regent air flight , you can be sure your inflight experience will be as comfortable as can be when on an airplane . that\u2019s because the airline has focused the inside design of its fleet on maximizing space and comfort in its layout , and to install contoured luggage bins for the increased overhead space of its passengers . the airline\u2019s flights also include a specialized noise and vibration system in all of its cabins , to reduce the amount of flight noise for a quieter , more enjoyable flight - - all things you might expect from a company that pays such minute attention to detail in every aspect of its operations .\nsingapore was the jewel in britain . s empire . the global commerce , transportation and financial hub , the top choice for tourist . singapore has taken the development in such a level that , it is one the four asian economic tigers . regent holidays offers package within in the singapore city as well in sentosa island . across the cities most attractive places of the town for their unique features are china town - famous for restaurants , boutique hotels & gift shops , street market , little india - colorful , gods of hindu , nearby male & muslim quarter has handicrafts from the arabian world . singapore has some of the most magnificent archit . . . see more\nmalaysia is one of the south east asia . s major tourist countries . with low living cost & year round tropical climate , malaysia remains a favorite destination for travelers all over the world . malaysia is a nation rich in diversity . in malaysia - male , chinese , indigenous , indian & small ethnic group live together in respectful harmony . it . s diverse cultural heritage add spice & color to every aspect of life here . this is a country of geographical diversity . regent holidays cover destinations in malaysia as kuala lumpur , genting highlands , penang , langkawi etc . most of the tourist enters malaysia via kuala lumpur . other places of . . . see more\nthailand is one of the most famous countries for tourism in asia . as the political , economic , cultural , culinary , and spiritual capital of thailand , bangkok features both old - world charm and modern convenience , at times served up in an apparently chaotic manner , but always with a gracious smile . regent holidays currently offers packages in many major destinations of thailand including bangkok , pattaya , phuket , chiang mai , koh samui , krabi hua hin , chiang rai , ko chang , surat thani etc . all of these destinations are distinct fromeach other . tourists from all over the world visit thailand for treatment round the year . bangkok has many sightse . . . see more\nthailand is one of the most famous countries for tourism in asia . as the political , economic , cultural , culinary , and spiritual capital of thailand , bangkok features both old - world charm and modern convenience , at times served up in an apparently chaotic manner , but always with a gracious smile . regent holidays currently offers packages in many major destinations of thailand including bangkok , pattaya , phuket , chiang mai , koh samui , krabi hua hin , chiang rai , ko chang , surat thani etc . all of these destinations are distinct fromeach other . tourists from all over the world visit thailand for treatment round the year . bangkok has many sightseeing options for travelers . major sightseeing includes safari world tour , dream world tour , madame tussauds museum , alcazar show , river cruse . tourist may choose sightseeing according to their taste . travelers never get bored during their stay in bangkok . there are plenty of options for shopping as shopping place starts from street to some of asia . s biggest malls like central world , siam paragon , mbk . bangkok offers shopping , facility to everyone according to their choice & budget . thai cuisine is world famous . food lovers have plenty of options for checking the local foods . streets are full of variety of thai & other foods in reasonable price . not just cooked foods there are different seasonal fresh fruits available all over thailand . medical tourism in thailand is very famous . there are hospitals like bangkok nursing home hospital bumrungrad international hospital , samitivej sukhumvit hospital , bangkok international hospital with high quality medical care in reasonable price . hospitals in thailand provide personal care .\nmalaysia is one of the south east asia . s major tourist countries . with low living cost & year round tropical climate , malaysia remains a favorite destination for travelers all over the world . malaysia is a nation rich in diversity . in malaysia - male , chinese , indigenous , indian & small ethnic group live together in respectful harmony . it . s diverse cultural heritage add spice & color to every aspect of life here . this is a country of geographical diversity . regent holidays cover destinations in malaysia as kuala lumpur , genting highlands , penang , langkawi etc . most of the tourist enters malaysia via kuala lumpur . other places of tourist attractions are cameron highlands , malacca , tioman island , selangor . all of these destinations are well equipped with amenities for tourists . medical facility is also becoming better day by day . malaysia is attracting patients from around the world for better treatment in reasonable price . for most of tourists , shopping is a great experience in malaysia . only in kuala lumpur there are over 50 shopping malls . luxurious shopping malls in malaysia offer products in affordable price though bargaining is not an option for shopping malls . bargaining is an option for doing shopping in night markets . most mentionable night market is chinatown , along petaling street . travelers love to buy bags , shoes , accessories , sunglasses , copy watches from these markets . there are plenty of hawkers around the streets of kuala lumpur as well . malaysia is a country with a lot of activities to do . major sightseeing places are genting highlands , putrajaya , kl tower , petronas tower , beaches in penang - langkawi etc .\nsingapore was the jewel in britain . s empire . the global commerce , transportation and financial hub , the top choice for tourist . singapore has taken the development in such a level that , it is one the four asian economic tigers . regent holidays offers package within in the singapore city as well in sentosa island . across the cities most attractive places of the town for their unique features are china town - famous for restaurants , boutique hotels & gift shops , street market , little india - colorful , gods of hindu , nearby male & muslim quarter has handicrafts from the arabian world . singapore has some of the most magnificent architectural creation of 21st century . marina bay shines in the sky of singapore . on the other hand garden by the bay is reflection of mankind . s flowering imagination . singapore earned reputation for high quality medical treatment for a very long time . one thing unites all singaporean that is food . it . s a national obsession for singaporean . besides foreign foods , local foods are quite famous here like makan , sate smoke . despite singapore high urban density , the island is very fertile . escape the heat & enter the world of color , the singapore botanic garden & the national orchid garden . the jungle part is quite diverse in singapore . singapore zoo is a home to over 300 species . jurong bird park is attracting travelers for over 40 years . another singaporean obsession is shopping . orchard road is full of exclusive outlets . to change the taste , head to the bugis market to buy goods if you have plenty of time . to pass a day with full of excitement , sentosa is the best option in singapore . an island playground filled with resort , theme parks , beaches & bars . the western tip of the island - fort siloso reminds the darkest days of singapore during world war 2 . singapore is the example of making a small destination into a giant .\nthe cabinet has approved the draft of ' the national agriculture policy 2018 ' , aiming to ensure profitable agriculture and nutrition and . . .\nthe state - owned bangladesh railway ( br ) missed the annual targets set at the start of fiscal year ( fy ) 2017 - 18 , official sources . . .\nrescuers suspended operations for the day after bringing four more boys out the flooded cave system in northern thailand on . . .\nowners of private hospitals and medical centres in chattogram have called off a 20 - hour halt . . .\nbritish foreign secretary boris johnson has resigned from his post , a downing street spokesman said . . .\nthe dhaka university authorities have issued an order prohibiting the movement of outsiders on the . . .\nthe economy is struggling with a worrisome issue which is jobless growth , said a senior minister on sunday . \u201cthe country is facing a big problem , . . ."]}
{"id": 56245, "summary": [{"text": "calamari press ( now known as calamari archive , ink . ) is a small-press book publishing company , founded in 2003 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "it has published over 70 book objects , including the literary magazine sleepingfish and the acquired 3rd bed imprint .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "some of these have been first books by emerging writers such as blake butler , miranda mellis , robert lopez , peter markus and chiara barzini , while others have been resurrected reprints of out-of-print cult classics by established writers such as david ohle , gary lutz , stanley crawford and scott bradfield . ", "topic": 15}], "title": "calamari press", "paragraphs": ["1 / 15 : calamari press moves down under the manhattan bridge in brooklyn .\n3 / 13 : calamari press / sleepingfish annual \u00ab economy of words \u00bb report .\n2 / 6 : sleepingfish 8 launch party celebrating calamari press ' s move to dumbo .\ntell us a bit about calamari press . what are your influences , your aesthetic , your mission ?\n1 . ) vaast bin ; n ephemerisi ( calamari press , 2007 ) : urltoken vaast bin page at calamari with an array of links , blurbs , and ephemera .\nlive from fresno y los by stephen d . gutierrez ( bear star press )\n\u00a92018 project muse . produced by johns hopkins university press in collaboration with the sheridan libraries .\na new small press out of iowa , maintenance ends , publishes its inaugural novel this november . it is , so to speak , the avant - garde wing of ice cube press .\n4 / 14 : calamari press is pleased to announce it will be publishing a mortal affect by vincent standley , likely around mid - 2011 or so .\nthe results , however , are simply exceptional from succulent rotisserie lamb and delectable sea bass to ragout of calamari with fried calamari .\nthis is the twelfth in entropy\u2019s small press interview series , wher e we ask editors about their origins , their mission , and what it\u2019s like to run a press . find the other interviews from this series in our small press database here and under the resources tab at the top of the page .\ncalamari is a agile , modern and innovative people management tool for small and medium businesses . calamari helps companies increasing their efficiency of people management .\nthe latest release of calamari . you will run the\n. jar\nfile .\n11 / 27 thru 12 / 15 : in conjunction with the ctrl + c festival , derek white exhibited calamari press book objects & some of the original art that went into them at spazio meme in carpi , italy .\nin 2014 , it published books by elizabeth mikesch , brandon hobson , stanley crawford , beth steidle , david ohle and laura ellen joyce . in september 2014 calamari press changed its name to calamari archive , ink . , announcing that it would no longer publish copyrighted works and aggressively participate in the american economic machine .\n6 / 17 : spd is giving 30 % off all fiction titles through the end of june . if you need suggestions here ' s their top 50 bestsellers of the past year ( of which 6 are calamari press ) .\nco - edited by carina finn & ji yoon lee , with contributions by johannes g\u00f6ransson and emily hunt , action yes issue # 17 features poems by tsky press chapbook author emily toder as well as poems by zvonko karanovi\u0107 , translated by tsky press author ana bo\u017ei\u010devi\u0107 . in addition : excerpts from required - reading - for - the - apocalypse , the authorless ark codex \u00b10 , from derek white ' s calamari press ; lyric possession by fave new black ocean poet feng sun chen ; and other voces magicae from the likes of . . .\nthe default location for the reports folder is adjacent to the calamari\n. jar\nfile .\n1 / 27 / 11 : in addition to sister stop breathing by chiara barzini & ark codex 0 , calamari press is pleased to anounce it will be publishing divorcer by gary lutz in 2011 ( or early 2012 ) . updated print catalog for 2011 .\nin california , squid is big business . but good luck eating local calamari : the salt : npr\n8 / 2 : artwork by derek white [ including many of the original calamari designs ] posted here .\npricing for calamari leave and calamari clockin are based on the number of employees , allowing for more flexibility as far as cost is concerned . this makes the solution ideal for all types of businesses of any size .\nj ' lyn chapman grew up and currently lives in colorado . she is the author of beastlife , published by calamari press in 2016 . the digital chapbook ,\nthe form our curiosity takes : a pedagogy of conversation\nwas recently published by essay press and is available online . additional work can be found in conjunctions , zone 3 , diagram , fence magazine , denver quarterly , two serious ladies , and caketrain . she teaches at naropa university .\nyou can also use calamari clockin - this is an attendance tracking system . it integrates with leave management module .\ndavid ohle ' s first novel , motorman ( calamari press ) , was first published by alfred a . knopf in 1972 under the now - legendary editorial aegis of gordon lish . most recently , he is the author of the blast ( calamari press , 2014 ) . his short fiction has appeared in harper ' s , esquire , the paris review , and elsewhere . a native of new orleans , ohle now lives in lawrence , kansas , and teaches at the university of kansas . his last name rhymes with\nholy .\nauthor city : lawrence , ks usa\nlaunch calamari by double - clicking the\n. jar\nfile . if it won ' t open , be sure to associate the\n. jar\nextension with the java runtime . otherwise , open a terminal window , navigate to the folder with the\n. jar\nfile , type :\njava - jar % the name of your calamari jar file %\nand press the return key .\nworking remotely ? planning time off , or business trip ? going to be late ? calamari is an agile , modern and innovative people management tool for small and medium businesses . calamari helps companies increasing their efficiency of people management .\nhow do you cope ? there\u2019s been a lot of conversation lately about charging reading fees , printing costs , rising book costs , who should pay for what , etc . do you have any opinions on this , and would you be willing to share any insights about the numbers at calamari press ?\nemily toder is the author of the chapbook , brushes with , from tarpaulin sky press . she is a translator , letterpress printer and new yorker living in northampton , ma , where she attends library school and runs nor by press . her translation of edgar bayley\u2019s short fiction , the life & memoirs of doctor pi & other stories , is available from clockroot books .\ncalamari archive is a rome - based repository of books + cassettes , currently of uncopyrighted + anonymous / pseudonymous works .\n3 / 21 : noon 2011 features work from both gary lutz & chiara barzini from new books forthcoming from calamari .\nsubmissions should be sent by email ( specify whether for calamari archive or sleepingfish \u221e ) using prevailing notions of courtesy common sense .\ncalamari press started as an outlet for derek white ' s own home - brewed chapbooks and collaborations of art , visual poetry and prose , and the lit mag sleepingfish . early collaborators included carlos m . luis , sandy baldwin and wendy collin sorin . in april 2005 , calamari press published its first perfect bound book , the singing fish by peter markus , which received acclaimed reviews in places like american book review and diagram . this was followed by land of the snow men by norman lock ( a literary canard penned under the name of george belden ) , trilce by james wagner ( homophonic translations of cesar vallejo ' s trilce ) , and the night i dropped shakespeare on the cat by john olson .\nin california , squid is big business . but good luck eating local calamari : the salt while the u . s . has a thriving squid industry , chances are the calamari you are eating made a 12 , 000 - mile round trip before ending up on your dinner plate .\ntrade paperback legendary independent bookstore online since 1994 . reliable customer service and no - hassle return policy . fiction and poetry > small press > poetry . book : new , new . bookseller inventory # 01978194085308600 . bookseller inventory # 01978194085308600\nall content copyright 2003 - 2018 tarpaulin sky press and authors unless otherwise noted . when reposting , link to the original page and provide original author and publisher info . for print inquiries , contact editors @ . . . thanks ! website by urltoken\ncalamari press encourages artists of diverse backgrounds to submit , not just in the usual sense , but for example the godless , nomads whose identity is not tied to any place or attribute , people who choose to take the stairs instead of an escalator , who choose not to have children , who use endangered or invented languages \u00b1 people w / conflicting juxtapositions of backgrounds / lifestyle choices\u2014all w / the caveat that this attribute that makes you different or marginalized shouldn\u2019t need to be what your art is about of course that your work fits w / in the calamari scheme of things .\ncalamari leave starts at $ 10 per month for up to 10 employees , while calamari clockin starts at $ 20 per month for up to 10 employees . interested parties can choose between monthly and annual billing . and they offer a free 14 - day trial . no commitment , no contracts and you can cancel at any time .\ncalamari is a favorite on american dinner tables . but while the u . s . has a thriving squid industry , chances are the calamari you are eating made a 12 , 000 - mile round trip before ending up on your dinner plate . that , or it wasn ' t caught in the u . s . at all .\nwe were using calamari in my previous company . the interface is intuitive so our team - members can start using it without the need for additional training . you can apply your day off form in few clicks . it is very flexible and usefull . calamari makes it really easy to get an overview of which member of my team is currently avaliable .\nproject muse promotes the creation and dissemination of essential humanities and social science resources through collaboration with libraries , publishers , and scholars worldwide . forged from a partnership between a university press and a library , project muse is a trusted part of the academic and scholarly community it serves .\nwhile the u . s . has a thriving squid industry , chances are the calamari you are eating made a 12 , 000 - mile round trip before ending up on your dinner plate .\nthe calamari hr software solution comes with two top - notch modules : leave management and clock in / clock out services . businesses and organizations that need a reliable and comprehensive leave management system can benefit from calamari\u2019s web - based application , which automates pto ( personal time off ) calculations and provides an absence calendar that seamlessly integrates with google apps , jira , slack and other similar services .\ncalamari hr software solution , with both of its robust modules , makes attendance and leave management a lot easier and more convenient . regardless of whether you need one or both of the modules for your business , you can be certain it\u2019s going to improve your efficiency and productivity as far as your workforce is concerned . at the very least , calamari hr software is definitely worth checking out , don\u2019t you agree ?\n5 / 10 : calamari inventory shipped to rome . books now available through spd ( & amazon , etc . ) or directly via p . o . d . ( print - on - demand ) .\nthe following links and explanatory texts are a primer for understanding both the vaast bin book\u2014namely , vaast bin ; n ephemerisi ( calamari , 2007 ) \u2014and the larger vast bin project , which the book spawned .\ncalamari is a joint cyber infrastructure product of cirdles and ga . as of march 2017 , it is a stand - alone java application that users download and run on their own computers . calamari reflects progress to date in replicating the mathematics of ken ludwig ' s excel 2003 - based add - in squid 2 . 50 . the goal is to demonstrate the efficacy of our work in engineering a replacement for squid 2 . 50 .\nfurthermore , calamari currently lacks most of the error - trapping built into the corresponding sections of the squid vba code , so it is important that input xml files are \u2018well - behaved\u2019 in an analytical sense . for example :\ngetting the most productivity out of your workforce is important for any type of business . what the calamari hr software solution does is facilitate the attendance and leave management process , simplify it and make it as efficient as possible .\nthis week cannot be total crap , and here ' s proof : at least one great thing has already happened : tsky press chapbook author emily toder has published her first full - length collection of poetry , the sort of poetry only emily toder can write , poetry that makes you wonder why you don ' t get to live every day in the surreal pythagorean - curio - shop - and - magic - garden world that toder ' s poems inhabit , until you realize that you actually can live there every day , via the afore - alluded - to fibrous portal called a book , the newest and biggest and bestest of which is called science , cloned by coconut books and made viral by small press distribution .\ncarpet - bombed submissions that do not reflect familiarity with calamari will not be read . we typically only respond in the affirmative , so if you haven\u2019t heard back after ~ 2 months , assume it is not a good fit .\nin addition to the useful functions and features that come with the calamari hr software solution , both of its modules are actually being constantly improved . the developers of the system are working non - stop to improve the product further .\n6 / 26 : j . a . tyler has taken on the generous & ambitious task of reviewing every calamari title on the big other\u2014he ' s up to 7 of 39 [ the night i dropped shakespeare on the cat ] .\n' calamari hostel boutique is a brand new hostel in cartagena who opened its doors in february of 2013 . we are proud to be the best hostel in the city , with an amazing location inside the old city , beautiful and amazing dorms , private rooms , friendly staff and a beautiful terrace where you could have a cold beer and chill while looking at cartagena bay or colonial city . in calamari hostel boutique you will enjoy wonderful in pleasant surroundings , romantic and lovely nighttime walks .\nin addition , because we have prioritised emulation of the \u2018core\u2019 arithmetic of squid 2 . 50 ahead of its customisable features , calamari is restricted to the processing of zircon ( or baddeleyite ) data acquired using one of two \u2018classical\u2019 run - tables :\nat mitch ' s seafood , a restaurant in san diego committed to local fish , the owners spent three years looking for a california - based squid processor for their calamari . they eventually found a company in san pedro called tri - marine .\nthe calamari clock in and clock out module , on the other hand , provides businesses with a wide range of personnel clocking methods . it is an innovative hr solution that effectively improves employee productivity , while accurately monitoring and documenting work time and attendance .\n3 / 13 : a few of the calamari titles ( sleepingfish 8 , boons & the camp , stories in the worst way & motorman ) are now available as pdf ebook for $ 5 . if there ' s enough interest others will become available .\ncalamari\u2019s leave management module is built to fit the requirements and needs of companies of all sizes and all types . its design is based on user feedback and recommendations , providing users a robust and reliable platform that is easy to use , understand and implement .\nall report folders are included inside the user ' s choice of a calamarireports folder , which defaults to a folder names ' calamarireports _ v [ calamariversionnumber ] ' , in the same folder as the calamari ' . jar ' file that is executing the analysis .\nthis is another unknown . i ' m moving to rome in a few months , so i ' m sort of laying low at the moment , at least as far as publishing new titles . i imagine my existence in the future will be more virtual and liquid , removing myself from any sort of manual distribution or fulfillment or promotion . there could possibly be some surprises , like a taco - stand spin - off . one way or another , i hope to continue to make books and art objects of an inexplicable nature , ones that people might have to make an effort to discover\u2014 which is to say calamari press is destined for obscurity . [ end page 31 ]\nthe calamari clock in / clock out module also offers a myriad of benefits to its users . companies and organizations get a modern and innovative solution that facilitates attendance tracking and work time workflows . the system takes advantage of mobile technology to automatically track and monitor employee attendance .\ncalamari hostel boutique its located in cartagena de indias , in colombia\u00b4s caribean sea , declare by the unesco historical and cultural heritage of humanity , the historic center of cartagena allows visitors evoke colonial times and visit in walking distance the best spots , restaurantes and shows offered by this magical city .\ncalamari\u2019s leave management system also provides employees the easiest and most convenient access to their leave history . the solution comes with complete hr reports , team overviews and calendars . it is perhaps one of the smartest leave management software solutions available to automate pto , sick leave and holiday tracking for any business or organization .\nthe two key modules that come with the calamari hr solution\u2014leave management and clock in / clock out services\u2014are specifically developed to take care of certain aspects of leaves , work time and attendance workflows . and since these two different modules are offered separately , you will only be paying for the solutions you actually need .\nibeacon is installed in the workplace and is then linked to the mobile device of employees , which enables calamari to detect which personnel are currently present on location and clock them in or out automatically . timesheets are also available , which can be edited easily . workers may request to make changes on their timesheet as needed .\nas the needs of businesses and organizations continue to evolve , developers are constantly finding and developing new ways to enhance their product and offer up new services to accommodate the needs of its users . this is why calamari is used by hundreds of companies and organizations in more than 30 countries . it offers multi - language support\u2014english , spanish , polish and french .\nas of march 2017 , calamari parses prawn xml data files generated during shrimp analytical sessions , and reports if the xml file does not conform to our existing schema . if the xml file does conform , then calamari will produce a folder of 6 reports in csv format . two of these ( check _ 01\u2026 and check _ 02\u2026 ) are \u2018checks\u2019 designed to provide key data , harvested from the xml file , as input for manual verification of calculations . the remaining four ( squid _ 01\u2026 to squid _ 04\u2026 ) have been designed to replicate key sections of the excel workbook generated by processing a prawn data xml file using squid 2 . 50 . the nature and content of these six csv files are documented below .\ncalamari is a cloud - based human resources software solution that offers two well - designed modules to facilitate two specific hr processes : leave management and clock in / out services . the solution is developed for small - to mid - sized businesses , tech start - ups , as well as larger enterprises that wish to focus on growth and development when it comes to manpower and personnel .\nwe are proud to be the best hostel in the city , with an amazing location inside the old city , beautiful and amazing dorms , private rooms , friendly staff and a beautiful terrace where you could have a cold beer and chill while looking at cartagena bay or colonial city . in calamari hostel boutique you will enjoy wonderful in pleasant surroundings , romantic and lovely nighttime walks . '\ncalamari is also responsible for the 5cense blogject + sleepingfish \u2014a journal sometimes in print , sometimes online + whose next issue will be released as a mixtape . if you have something that might fit the bill , please send mp3s ( by email ) , or , if over 10 - 20 mb , links to mp3s . preferred genres : experimental , post / punk , folk , goth , lo - fi , math / rock , noise , etc . preferably recorded at home or in a garage .\ncalamari produces six reports ( as csv files ) from the selected prawn xml file , each named using the first eight characters of the xml file followed by an underscore ( e . g . ' 100142 _ g _ ' ) , followed by either ' sbm _ ' or ' nosbm _ ' , followed by either ' linreg _ ' or ' spotav _ ' , followed by one of the headings ( listed below ) that begin with either ' check _ ' or ' squid _ ' .\nadding a splash of glamour , the signature mixed grill of calamari , scallops , razor clams , lobster and cockles and cold platter dish of oysters , king crab , shrimps and mussels are served up with champagne laurent perrier and are the ideal choice for those looking to indulge . for something sweet , ice - creams are by the famously glamorous rocambolesc gelateria , spain\u2019s most fantastical ice cream parlour and brain child of the youngest of three roca brothers ( founders of one of the world\u2019s best restaurants , el cellar de can roca ) .\nissue 1 of process news ( a . k . a . city moon ) , published by david ohle & roger martin\n\u00ab issue 12 | 2013 | print | 10th anniversary issue features work by dmitry babenko , james wagner , gary lutz , julie reverb , aaron apps , nick francis potter , the brothers goat , adam moorad , paul maliszewski , scott bradfield , joel kopplin , zachary scott hamilton , marguerite w . sullivan , kim chinquee , nance van winckel , james grinwis , rosaire appel , chiara barzini , daryl scroggins , norman lock , guy beining , john olson , ali aktan askin , miranda mellis , andrei guruianu , michael allen zell , tim keane & robert corless , mel bosworth & ryan ridge , angela stubbs , wendy collin sorin , amy albracht , elizabeth mikesch , peter markus , sturnus vulgaris , jason snyder , j\u2019lyn chapman , stephen gropp - hess , jada smiley , michael peters , robert lopez , rob walsh , carlos m . luis , popahna brandes , aldo bandinelli & daisy atterbury .\nseries xi | 2012 | web \u00bb features works by joe sacksteder , julie reverb , nick francis potter , matthew derby , luca arnaudo , dmitry babenko , amy wright , giancarlo ditrapano , elisabetta diamanti , david wirthlin , mariangela guatteri & norman lock .\n\u00ab series x | 2011 | web | features works by blake butler , daisy atterbury , marguerite w . sullivan , jamie iredell , james lewelling , stephen gropp - hess , dakota crane , jim fisher , darby larson , erik anderson , daniel grandbois & fidel sclavo , ono emiliani & luca arnaudo , miranda mellis , gary lutz & vincent standley .\nseries ix | 2010 | web \u00bb features works by ragnhildur j\u00f3hannsd\u00f3ttir , robert lopez , david - baptiste chirot , michael zell , jack boettcher , elisa mishto , heather palmer , anthony mariani , simone pellegrini , duncan b barlow , luca arnaudo , carla rak , chiara barzini , jasmine golestaneh & marc t . wise .\n\u00ab issue 8 | 2009 | print | features works by ryan call , anna deforest , sasha fletcher , nina shope , rachel may , david mclendon , eugene lim , the brothers goat , lito elio porto , adam weinstein , diane williams , dennis cooper , tim jones - yelvington , alec niedenthal , amelia gray , matt bell , david ohle , evelyn hampton , emilie noteris , ottessa moshfegh , cooper renner , christine schutt , m . t . fallon , daniel grandbois , julie doxsee , terese svoboda & more .\nseries n | 2008 | web \u00bb features works by aaron burch , brandon hobson , marco giovenale , sandy florian , brian beise , andrew zornoza , jimmy chen , fortunato salazar , ravi mangla , uche peter umez , mathias svalina , justin dobbs , shane jones , kim parko , j . a tyler & james reich .\n\u00ab issue zzz | 2008 | print | rick moody , miranda mellis , david hollander , elizabeth ellen , kate hill cantrill , brian foley , nathan pendlebury , christopher chambers , john dermot woods , patrick leonard , david wirthlin , carmen gimenez smith , eugene lim , kim chinquee , dana miceli , nick bredie , pf potvin , nan burton , kathy fish , cliff benston , james grinwis , astrid cravens , dawn raffel , tara rebele , joshua ware , rachel may , ali aktan askin , jac jemc & more .\nissue 0 . 9375 | 2007 | print \u00bb irana douer , blake butler , matthew simmons , minju pak , amira hanafi , terese svoboda , jesse reno , pedro ponce , tim horvath , andrew richmond , jackson taylor , julia otxoa , sean thomas dougherty , rob walsh , samuel ligon , eva talmadge , joris vanpoucke , oliver rohe , laird hunt , peter conners , ron klassnik , cal freeman , rosana fernandez , sara veglahn , j ' lyn chapman , erik anderson , adam golaski , forrest roth , debra di blasi , duncan barlow , daniel borzutzky , elizabeth albert & more .\n\u00ab issue 0 . 875 | 2006 | print | brian evenson , rob walsh , p . f . potvin , lance olsen , k . s . ernst , justin torres , julianna spallholz , trevor dodge , toshiya kamei , noah eli gordon , nick - e melville , nelly reifler , michael boyko , malcolm de chazal , liesl jobson , joseph salvatore , anne pelletier , allison paige , alexandra chasin , aaron cohick , jonathan dixon , john olson , grace vajda , eduardo recife , dana kooperman , christian tebordo , carolyn kuebler , daryl scroggins , danielle dutton & more .\nissue 0 . 75 | 2005 | print \u00bb miekal and , kristin prevallet , james grinwis , michael kimball , sheila e . murphy , chris fritton , mike topp , eileen tabios , rebecca gopoian , selah & noah saterstrom , steve timm , davis schneiderman , alison hawthorne deming , amy pence , joshua cohen , claudio parentela , kevin sampsell , christian peet , norman lock , david - baptiste chirot , chris casamassima , victor sulser , brian whitener & more .\n\u00ab issue 0 . 5 | 2004 | print | sawako nakayasu , spencer selby , ric royer , ruben torres llorca , guy beining , daphne buter , robert miltner , wendy collin sorin , geof huth , michael basinski , thurston moore , steve dalachinsky , carlos m . luis , scott helmes , lacy schutz , kenzie burchell , tim gaze , ian bickford , margarito cu\u00e9llar , nancy burr , anthony tognazzini , steven j . stewart , robert lopez & more .\nissue zer0 | 2003 | print \u00bb william allegrezza , petra backonja , melissa benham , john m . bennett , casey brandt , christophe casamassima , catherine daly , vernon frazer , crag hill , brandon hobson , w . b . keckler , jukka - pekka kervinen , amy king , marc kipniss , gyorgy kostritskii , jim leftwich , peter markus , gordon moyer , christopher mulrooney , andrew nightingale , shane plante , kathryn rantala , francis raven , ross simonini & more .\n12 / 20 : excerpt from ark codex 0 : 2 in trickhouse 14 .\n12 / 19 : sneak peek at cover , structure & theory behind ark codex \u00b10 .\n12 / 13 : gary lutz interviewed in the paris review . also , the divorcer review in bookforum is now online .\n12 / 13 : to commemorate the south pole 100th anniversary , the e - book version of the journals of george belden ( who claimed to be on sir scott ' s ill - fated expedition ) is free for the asking .\n1 / 29 : sneak peek at cover , blurbs , etc . for chiara barzini ' s sister stop breathing .\n11 / 22 : the sold - out 3rd bed issue 4 is now available as a pdf ebook .\n11 / 20 : there are reviews of gary lutz ' divorcer in the latest review of contemporary fiction & bookforum .\n11 / 15 : sleepingfish x is complete , with contributions by vincent standley , gary lutz , miranda mellis , ono emiliani , luca arnaudo , daniel grandbois , fidel sclavo , erik anderson , darby larson , jim fisher , dakota crane , james lewelling , jamie iredell , marguerite w . sullivan , daisy atterbury & blake butler .\n11 / 13 : the body itself radically non - cartesian by daisy atterbury on sleepingfish x .\n10 / 29 : vincent standley ' s a mortal affect reviewed by tobias carroll in vol . 1 brooklyn .\n10 / 29 : a conversation between gary lutz , mary caponegro & tim horvath in gigantic .\n10 / 21 : how he came to belong by marguerite w . sullivan posted to sleepingfish x .\n10 / 4 : david winters reviews lutz ' s divorcer on 3 : am .\n9 / 28 : peter markus has a new book , we make mud , culminating the mud trilogy . he also has no news today on brother lopez ' s site .\n9 / 26 : belated i know , but just noticed this review of marsupial in front porch .\n9 / 16 : a trinary view of the cryptodynamic hyperlith by dakota crane on sleepingfish x .\n9 / 15 : ark codex 0 : 1 : 16 \u2013 0 : 1 : 21 on the new post - literate .\n9 / 3 : excerpt from the glass wall by erik anderson on sleepingfish x .\n8 / 29 : 4 texts by daniel grandbois & 3 images by fidel sclavo on sleepingfish x .\n8 / 27 : gary lutz read with christopher boucher at awesome books in pittsburgh .\n8 / 24 : divorcer by gary lutz is back from the printer & available now .\n8 / 16 : vaast bin , trilce , land of the snow men & sleepingfish 0 . 75 are now available as ebook .\n8 / 14 : lutz ' s divorcer previewed at big other ( with a partial list of words to expect ) .\n8 / 6 : 6 pg excerpt from ark codex folio 0 : 5 .\n8 / 5 : j . a . tyler reviews ma ( i ) ze tassel retrazos in big other .\n7 / 30 : i ' ll revise honestly by miranda mellis [ a homophonic translation of the italian translation of her own the revisionist ] up on sleepingfish x .\n7 / 25 : j . a . tyler reviews the singing fish on the big other .\n7 / 24 : the revisionist , the hour sets & sleepingfish zzz now available as ebooks .\n7 / 23 : sleepingfish x seeded with works by vincent standley & gary lutz .\n7 / 14 : gary lutz will be reading with mary caponegro & tim horvath as part of the soda series in brooklyn .\n7 / 6 : a mortal affect by vincent standley is at the printer .\n6 / 29 : excerpts from ark codex 0 in diagram & also jwmm .\n6 / 27 : a few more titles available as ebook : ever , tortoise , marsupial & poste restante .\n5 / 7 : 8 - page excerpt from ark codex 0 : 2 .\n5 / 5 : chiara barzini read with brandon hobson & diane williiams at the center for fiction in nyc .\n3 / 21 : some reviews & interviews in anticipation of blake butler ' s new book forthcoming from harper perennial .\n3 / 19 : excerpt [ 0 : 2 : ] from ark codex 0 on 5cense .\n1 / 30 : if you ' re in the area of rome , derek white is showing some of his work at atelier gallery in monti ( via panisperna 236 ) .\n12 / 1 : the last 2 pieces of sleepingfish ix posted : 6 images by ragnhildur j\u00f3hannsd\u00f3ttir & the rubber match by robert lopez .\n11 / 1 : stories in the worst way , motorman & ever make spd ' s top ten fiction for september .\n10 / 18 : 10 images by david - baptiste chirot posted to sleepingfish ix .\nan excerpt from stitches of light by michael zell ( 10 / 13 ) & bodies and departments by jack boettcher ( 9 / 20 ) posted to sleepingfish ix .\n9 / 14 : h0me ( o \\ v / o ) id sequence [ seeding for \u2200rk c\u00f4d\u2203x ] on 5\u00a2ense .\ndeep into the water , a short film by elisa mishto ( 9 / 13 ) , crimped , gunwales under by heather palmer ( 9 / 18 ) , the university pub by anthony mariani ( 8 / 31 ) , 5 images by simone pelligrini ( 8 / 25 ) , a study of language transients by duncan b barlow ( 8 / 20 ) & the shepherd by luca arnaudo ( 8 / 10 ) posted to sleepingfish ix .\n8 / 6 : belated i know , and perhaps un - american , but here ' s a sort of micropress [ anti ] - manifesto thing that was in american book review .\n8 / 3 : write - up on sleepingfish 8 by e . spero for spd staff picks .\n7 / 22 : sleepingfish ix seeded with works marc t . wise , jasmine golestaneh , chiara barzini & carla rak .\n7 / 2 : sleepingfish featured along with some other american lit journals [ conjunctions , noon , fence , etc . ] in a big glossy italian magazine called xl . viva la rivoluzoine !\n6 / 26 : sleepingfish is now open to submissions for the next [ ix ] issue / series .\n3 / 18 : peter markus read with susan messer & michael zadoorian at marygrove college in detroit .\n3 / 3 : rain taxi & franklin art works presented a special reading in minneapolis by miranda mellis in conjunction with an art exhibit by megan vossler inspired by the revisionist .\n2 / 7 : rachel galvin gives wagners trilce a proper treatment in zoland poetry review .\n1 / 15 : motorman ( # 3 ) , stories in the worst way ( # 7 ) , ever ( # 24 ) , boons & the camp ( # 38 ) & good , brother ( # 39 ) all made spd ' s best - selling fiction 2009 .\n1 / 1 / 10 : sleepingfish 8 is now available . special online features include a linear narrative formed from sentences from each author in issue 8 & a setlist of music from current & past sleepingfigh contributors .\nif you live in italy , contact us about direct sales , otherwise in other countries it ' s cheaper to get books from amazon ) .\nbutton + after the paypal transaction the dbook will be emailed to you ( by a human , so please be patient ) ) .\nthe city moon was a newspaper published by roger martin & david ohle from 1973 to 1985 in lawrence , kansas . the full archives are provided here complimentary .\nisbn 0 - 9746053 - 2 - 8 | \u00a9 2003 24 pages ( 12 each way ) , saddle - stapled , both under the same cover for $ 3 [ out of print ] [ download the dbooks of spiritual turkey . . . + trapezoidal juggernaut\nguess it just sorta started spontaneously . it started w / sleepingfish magazine + people starting sending me longer book - worthy things so started making books\u20261st chapbooks + then perfect bound\u2026things that at least at the time seem to be falling thru the cracks .\nthere\u2019s no preconceived aesthetic\u2026i\u2019d rather just let the books speak for themselves . but there seems to be a bias towards language - driven works + works that mix text + image . stuff that challenges classification + ideas of copyright + authorship . text that is art , art that is lingual .\njust out is \u2018sses\u201d \u2018sses\u201d \u201cssey\u2019 \u2026a sort of personal project of my late brother\u2019s work i put together last year . the other 2 things in the works are the gotham grammarian by gary lutz + no moon by julie reverb . don\u2019t really have anything planned beyond that .\ni just read preparation for the next life by atticus lish , put out by ny tyrant which gave me hope for \u00absmall presses\u00bb\u2026otherwise i can\u2019t get too excited about most of the stuff coming out now\u2026not that i consider myself remotely aware of what\u2019s new + hip .\ni can\u2019t complain really\u2026 . i don\u2019t worry too much about financial matters\u2026maybe i drink more than i should to cope ? \u2026or that i just stopped caring about such things . never thought reading fees were a good idea\u2026if i could i\u2019d just give books away . i typically operate in the red\u2026 . usually give a full disclosure of \u00abeconomy of words\u00bb on my 5cense blog\u2026 here\u2019s last year\u2019s .\na new website featuring literary & non - literary content . a website that seeks to engage with the literary community , that becomes its own community , and creates a space for literary & non - literary ideas . about entropy\nshowing off like that really isn\u2019t very midwestern , is it ?\n- so very true . fortunately , in central illinois , where many a hog is raised , we discovered that a whacked flat as a pancake until it . . .\nsuch an evocative piece ! i could visualize the rusty tools and hear the whirr of the grinder . wish i could have seen the handmade art farm . very nice , clancy mac . ( kath )\ni started out ( in 2003 ) making handmade chapbooks , and it sort of evolved from there . actually , it might ' ve started with the magazine ( sleepingfish ) first . from there , i was finding authors / artists whose work i really admired and started publishing collections and collaborations and eventually full - length perfect - bound books .\nthat ' s always a tough question to answer as each author has a different appeal and my tastes are varied and have evolved . one common thread is that i seem to be more interested in language than story . i also have a number of text / image and\nvisual a number of text / image and\nvisual poetry\nand hybrid titles . mostly , i like to publish things that aren ' t what you expect them to be , things that defy classification or characterization\u2014writing whose only motive or justification is to be simply in the name of art .\ni ' m not sure who my audience is , but i imagine it ' s pretty small . i ' ve tried reaching them by word of mouth and the internet .\ni ' m not sure ; this is something i ' ve been contemplating myself lately . if you consider the etymology of\npublish ,\nit means\nto make public ,\nbut in many ways , i ' m a private person so am probably not very good at fulfilling this role ( in regards to promotion ) . mostly , i concentrate on putting ink on paper .\nif you would like to authenticate using a different subscribed institution that supports shibboleth authentication or have your own login and password to project muse , click ' authenticate ' .\nthis website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website . without cookies your experience may not be seamless .\nfiction . art . in the wake of the becoming , rem + rom become hyper - aware of their current state and build a log raft to\nriverse ingenear\ntheir father ' s route that berthed them unceremoniously at the mouth of the\ncolonvia\nriver\u2014all in the name of\nw . . .\nfiction .\nin the red barn , nat baldwin decomposes narrative ' s safe spaces . the symbols in the nightmare landscape are nothing other than themselves . nails . boards . tubs . chains . buckets . teeth . a story of boys is stripped sentence by sentence . what ' . . .\nfiction . hybrid genre . at once far and nearsighted , visionary and intuitive , this collection traces the uncanny coincidences and resemblances of the wilderness , mourning , the archive of natural history , the voracity for human flight , and apocalypse . . . .\nliterary nonfiction . the most brilliant writers occasionally stumble with grammar and punctuation , and the rest of us can learn from their missteps . the gotham grammarian is a book of rules and guidelines for anyone who believes that correctness and . . .\nfiction .\nmucking about britain ' s dankest districts , julie reverb ' s lucy and billy release squalls of bitterly beautiful mortal ache . the interpenetrating narratives of no moon are torch songs ablaze on the page , flaming straight to your heart . juli . . .\nfiction . literary nonfiction . art . ' sses\n' sses\nssey ' is a book object that is based / extrapolates on an mfa thesis kevin white wrote in 1990 entitled ' sses\n' sses\nwherein he recapitulated joyce ' s ulysses ' recapitulation of homer ' s odyssey to a tr . . .\nfiction . poetry . art . women ' s studies . when human blood reacts with luminol , it lights up a ghostly blue . this reaction , most commonly used to detect whether violence has taken place at suspected crime scenes , combines the human and the chemical , it . . .\nfiction . building the pedway so that everyone had access was a marvel of engineering . yet no one knew who the engineers or builders were . they were lost to history . though it was assumed that somewhere there must have been a central power source , pe . . .\npoetry . with illustrations by the author .\nwhen the body betrays it forces you to learn its language , turning patients and kin into spontaneous islands of urgent expertise . through overlaid registers of plainspeak and medicalese , illustration and dr . . .\nfiction .\ndeep ellum is a novel of beauty and power , about family and transcending family , lives unwinding even as they tangle together . brandon hobson writes luminescent prose of hard - edged , quiet intensity . his narrator owns a voice at once myster . . .\nfiction . originally published in 1967 , travel notes is a hallucinogenic dream journey thru the incomparable mind that subsequently brought us log of the s . s . the mrs . unguentine , then dropped off the grid to become a garlic farmer in new mexico . tra . . .\nfiction . poetry . niceties is a subversive text of lingual dissonance in which vocality precedes sense - making operations . its phonics disrupt narrative through syntactical atonalities .\nif you ' re weary of mild , obedient prose , try plunging into the pa . . .\nfiction . poetry . the becoming is a steam - punk retelling of the romulus and remus myth , set on the oregon coast . instead of two brothers , the she - wolf delivers a mixed litter of mongrel children and dogs , fathered by a rogue member of the lewis and c . . .\nmagazine . fiction . art . this special 10th anniversary issue includes work by dmitry babenko , james wagner , gary lutz , julie reverb , aaron apps , nick francis potter , the brothers goat , adam moorad , paul maliszewski , scott bradfield , joel kopplin , zac . . .\nfiction . first published in 1989 , this long - neglected cult classic features revisions , and a new afterword , by the author .\na novel as mysterious , beautiful , sad and frightening as contemporary american childhood itself\u2014and , fortunately , a good deal . . .\nurltoken is news , information , and guides to literary magazines , independent publishers , creative writing programs , alternative periodicals , indie bookstores , writing contests , and more .\nmon - thur 9 a . m . to 4 p . m . ( est )\n/ prnewswire / - - delicious , refreshing , safe and most definitely\nsquid free .\nthat ' s how vita coco coconut water describes its beverages after a\n, vita coco ' s global director of corporate communications .\nvita coco is a preservative - free beverage made from naturally - occurring ingredients . while the consumer has yet to return the product for testing , this looks like typical food spoilage . this consumer ' s product was likely left opened , improperly refrigerated or damaged , and after reviewing the images she has posted , we are confident it is mold growth .\nvita coco says the lot number associated with the consumer ' s complaint is 100 % safe : tested by vita coco internal quality control and an external third party quality testing agency prior to being shipped to stores . gallego continues ,\nwe produced over 135 , 000 units in this production lot and this was the single complaint , and one we cannot investigate because of the consumer ' s lack of cooperation .\nvita coco has the leading quality control system in the coconut water beverage category . the coconut water brand produces its preservative - free beverages in multiple factories in\n. all vita coco production facilities use state - of - the - art technology and food safety protocols , including demanding food safety programs such as : haccp , gmp and gfsi certification . the vita coco brand ' s stringent specifications allow only products that are 100 % certified safe to enter the market and product is quality tested by internal and as well as periodic third party quality control testing agencies .\nvita coco is a leading coconut water beverage brand sold in 31 countries around the world . the company is headquartered in\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 pr newswire association llc . all rights reserved . a cision company .\nby the fourth issue of sleepingfish ( issue # 0 . 875 ) , robert lopez had joined derek white in editing the publication , which still contained smatterings of visual poetry and text / image , but more experimental prose , perhaps in response to the void left behind by the folding of 3rd bed . the fifth issue of sleepingfish ( # 0 . 925 ) was published in may 2007 .\ngithub is home to over 28 million developers working together to host and review code , manage projects , and build software together .\nin seeking to replicate squid 2 . 50 , our initial focus is on its most common use - case , which is single - collector data collected in counter ( i . e . electron multiplier ) mode , for the purpose of u - pb geochronology .\n\u20189 - peak zircon\u2019 ( comprising species 196 ( [ 90zr ] 2 16o ) , 204 ( 204pb ) , 204 . 1 ( background ) , 206 ( 206pb ) , 207 ( 207pb ) , 208 ( 208pb ) , 238 ( 238u ) , 248 ( 232th 16o ) and 254 ( 238u 16o ) .\n\u201810 - peak zircon\u2019 , which is the same as 9 - peak zircon , but with species 270 ( 238u [ 16o ] 2 ) added to the high - mass end .\nall analyses within a single xml file need to have the same run - table ( i . e . the same set of species , in the same order ) . numbers of scans and species counting - times can vary from analysis to analysis , but the identity and analytical sequences of the measured species must not .\nsecondary beam monitor ( sbm ) data must be present , and must be sensible relative to the analysis - specific sbm _ zero value . xml files containing sbm values smaller than the sbm _ zero do not trigger error - messages ( or automated over - ride of user - preferences for sbm - normalisation , as is the case in squid 2 . 50 ) , they will simply result in negative count - rates for sbm - normalised data .\nclick the\nreduce data and produce reports\nbutton , and the progress bar will show calculation progress .\nas an example , a report from processing the prawn xml file \u2018100142 _ g6147 _ 10111109 . 43 . xml\u2019 using sbm and spotav parameter choices , yields the filename ' 100142 _ g _ _ sbm _ spotav _ check _ 01 _ ionintegrations _ perscan . csv ' .\nall six csv files are placed inside a folder named ' [ yyyymmdd - hh24miss ] [ x ] [ y ] ' , where the first part is the system time - stamp for folder creation ( unidirectional downward from year to second , and with hh24 = hour in 24 - hour format ) , [ x ] is either ' sbm ' or ' nosbm ' , and [ y ] is either ' linreg ' or . spotav ' .\nin turn , this folder is placed inside another folder named the same as the prawn xml file , without the ' . csv ' extension .\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 .\na squid salad in los angeles . in california , squid is an economic driver of the seafood industry . but most of this squid is frozen and exported overseas to china to be processed and distributed across the globe . rick loomis / la times via getty images hide caption\na squid salad in los angeles . in california , squid is an economic driver of the seafood industry . but most of this squid is frozen and exported overseas to china to be processed and distributed across the globe .\nmore than 80 percent of u . s . squid landings are exported \u2014 most of it to china . the rare percentage of that catch that stays domestically goes to asian fresh fish markets or is used as bait .\nironically , the lion ' s share of the squid consumed in the united states is imported .\nsquid is a labor - intensive product ,\nsays emily tripp , founder of marine science today , a website on the latest ocean - based research .\nit ' s cheaper in some situations to ship it to china to be processed and ship it back .\ntripp , who recently graduated with a masters from the scripps institute of oceanography , did her thesis project on california market squid , which , during non - el ni\u00f1o years , is california ' s most valuable fishery .\nin california , squid is an economic driver of the seafood industry \u2013 it ' s the fifth - largest fishery in the united states by weight . yet most of this squid is frozen and exported overseas to china to be processed and distributed to over 42 countries across the globe . it ' s an export market that , according to 2011 figures , is valued at $ 107 million . only 1 . 4 percent of it , on average , makes it back to the u . s . in 2015 , that figure was 0 . 46 percent .\nit has to do with the american desire for a larger squid ,\nexplains diane pleschner - steele , executive director of the california wetfish producers association .\na lot of squid that is shipped overseas stays overseas because they prefer it . they eat it over there . our consumers typically prefer a larger squid , and so there ' s just a ton of squid imported into this country that comes in at a far lower price ."]}
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", "topic": 3}], "title": "phase 3 telecom", "paragraphs": ["some features within gsm / 3g specifications have been enhanced over the years . for example , enhancements to the original camel functionality are referred to as camel phase 2 , camel phase 3 and camel phase 4 .\neach job analysis phase will consist of numerous areas . review these tables to determine which phase your department / unit will be participating .\n3 , 800 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 12 . 3 % penetration rate .\n3 , 800 , 000 facebook users in dec / 2017 , 15 . 3 % penetration rate .\ncarrier ' s carrier , phase 3 telecom said that it had spent over us $ 100 million on building a fibre optic project that will change the face of telecommunications in nigeria . its chief\u2026\nprior to joining phase 3 telecom , olabode most recently served as ericsson sub - saharan africa\u2019s head of network rollout ( integration service area ) ; responsible for contract fulfilment of nro - i deliveries and managing multiple customer engagements across 25 countries in africa .\n840 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 4 . 3 % penetration rate .\n310 , 000 facebook users in dec / 2017 , 14 . 3 % penetration rate .\n720 , 000 facebook users in dec / 2017 , 3 . 8 % penetration rate .\n71 , 000 facebook users in dec / 2017 , 27 . 3 % penetration rate .\n490 , 000 facebook users in dec / 2017 , 3 . 9 % penetration rate .\n24 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 4 . 3 % penetration rate .\nmeet more than 400 + wholesale members representing 230 + regional and international telecom operators .\n3 , 500 , 000 facebook users in dec / 2017 , 54 . 1 % penetration rate .\n2 , 600 , 000 facebook subscribers , 6 . 3 % penetration , in dec / 2017 .\n6 , 100 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 10 . 3 % penetration rate .\n412 - 624 - 7000 , option # 3 total . rewards @ urltoken www . hr . urltoken\nthat\u2019s why phase 3 identified aerial fibre as the most reliable solution for nigeria and wider west africa . with considerably less opportunity for network disruption and a faster pace of roll out our aerial network delivers better quality service and quicker project turn around than others .\nthe right ups solutions is just a few clicks away ! with the 1 - phase ups configurator you quickly find the right ups system for your requirements .\n120 , 000 internet users in dec / 2017 , 6 . 3 % of the population , per iws .\n951 , 548 internet users in dec / 2017 , 4 . 3 % of the population , per iws .\n480 , 000 internet users in dec / 2017 , 54 . 3 % of the population , per iws .\n2 , 200 internet users in dec / 2017 , 54 . 3 % of the population , per iws .\n2 , 229 , 963 internet users in dec / 2017 , 17 . 3 % penetration , per iws .\n899 , 956 internet users in dec / 2017 , 11 . 3 % of the population , per iws .\nphase3 telecom is one of africa\u2019s leading independent aerial fibre optic network infrastructure and telecommunications services provider .\nphase3 telecom\u2019s rapidly expanding network is designed with available fibre optic cables for lease to other networks .\nnita - uganda is implementing phase 3 of the national data transmission backbone infrastructure and egovernment infrastructure ( nbi / egi ) , which involves the installation of optical fibre to connect the katuna and mutukula border points and to complete the kyenjojo \u2013 masindi ofc link . phase 1 connected kampala , mukono , jinja , bombo and entebbe and 27 government ministries and departments to a 198 km network of optical fibre . phase 2 saw 1400 km of optical fibre cable connecting busia , tororo , mbale , malaba , kumi , soroti , lira , gulu , elegu , masindi , kyenjojo , fort portal , kasese , bushenyi and mbarara .\nrole summary to secure short and long - term profitable business for phase3 telecom through proactive business development and management of phase3 telecom resources based on fundamental understanding of the customers\u2019 business , operations [ . . . ]\n5 , 951 , 453 internet users in dec , 2017 , 19 . 3 % of the population , per iws .\n3 , 801 , 758 internet users in dec / 2017 , 33 . 1 % of the population , per itu .\n3 , 704 , 265 internet users in dec / 2017 , 18 . 8 % of the population , per iws .\n6 , 538 , 355 internet users in dec / 2017 , 26 . 3 % of the population , per itu .\n16 , 437 , 811 internet users in dec / 2017 , 15 . 3 % of the population , per iws .\n10 , 110 , 000 internet users in dec / 2017 , 34 . 3 % of the population , per iws .\n1 , 602 , 485 internet users in dec / 2017 , 12 . 3 % of the population , per iws .\n3 , 800 , 000 internet users in dec / 2017 , 58 . 7 % of the population , per iws .\n12 , 480 , 176 internet users in dec / 2017 , 65 . 3 % of the population , per iws .\n5 , 279 , 135 internet users in dec / 2017 , 17 . 3 % of the population , per itu .\n3 , 724 , 678 internet users in dec / 2017 , 29 . 8 % of the population , per rura .\nlanck telecom offers global voice , messaging , and fraud protection services utilizing vast expertise and cutting edge know - how .\nking joins fte networks with a strong record in developing business lines and managing customer relationships in the telecom and finance sectors , having served clients at level 3 , at & t / british telecom , ge capital , and ibm . previously , king was a partner and business advisory consultant at fairview advisors , where he raised capital for it and telecom clients , established strategic partnerships , and led due diligence and m & a advisory services . before joining fairview advisors , king was svp of sales at level 3 communications , where he led the wholesale carrier and content market sales channels . while at level 3 , king grew revenues from $ 900m to $ 4 . 4b within 5 years by signing tier - one customers , including at & t , verizon , sprint , yahoo , google , facebook , comcast , and vonage . prior to level 3 , king served in executive sales roles leading multi - billion dollar , multi - year outsourcing projects for both ge capital and at & t / british telecom , overseeing implementation in multiple countries and continents .\nthe project is one of phase3 telecom\u2019s commitment to building backbone infrastructure across west africa to deliver regional connectivity through their network .\nphase3 telecom delivers a private , secure , intelligent and cost - effective service for corporate customers with large market coverage . . .\nover the years , phase3 telecom has had engaging partnership with several corporate bodies and business individuals both at local and international levels .\nestablishment of harmer & simmons in the uk . initially manufacturing sound amplifiers , the company soon becomes a telecom power supply expert .\n\u2014carsten wessel , sales manager germany , austria , switzerland & cee , global telecom markets , bt ( germany ) gmbh & co . ohg\nstage 3\nis the concrete implementation of the functionality and of the protocols appearing at physical interfaces between physical elements onto which the functional elements have been mapped .\nthis will further enhance redundancy on the transmission cable network , from which all telecom - munication operators and internet service providers in the region can immediately benefit .\nphase3 telecom is africa\u2019s leading aerial fibre optic network infrastructure provider , delivering world class connectivity and network solutions to the continent\u2019s largest telecoms networks and ip providers , as well as a growing number of businesses and homes . incorporated in 2003 , phase 3 was licenced as a national long distance operator to provide transmission services in 2006 . since then , phase 3 has built a fully owned and operated 7000km open access aerial fibre optic network using our exclusive right of way along nigeria\u2019s power transmission infrastructure . we are constantly expanding our network in nigeria and are working in partnership with the ecowas secretariat to broaden our reach into the sub - region as part of the intelcom ii initiative to ensure interconnectivity across west africa . a project which has been incorporated by the itu as central to the achievement of its connect africa initiative . we are also deepening the services that we are able to offer . from a purely transmission and backhaul service set we have built a suite of enterprise and retail products designed to bring world class internet directly into the businesses and homes of ordinary nigerians .\nwhether you require point - to - point or point - to - multipoint connectivity within the metro , phase3 telecom has a metro - connectivity solution . . .\nin addition , the firm\u2019s director of engineering , olabode ojo , affirms that phase 3\u2019s capacity to operate successfully in 12 years and counting largely rides on an uncompromising standpoint that when its clients succeed in business their customers in turn thrive and that creates a positive ripple effect across economic sectors . hence , phase3\u2019s reaffirmation to do more in the area of infrastructural development upholds its top corporate premise to connect networks , businesses and people for the socio - economic development of africa .\nrwanda is set to invite bids for a third national telecom operator . the interest in a third operator comes as the government targets having at least 5 million phone gsm\u2026\neither to the home , estate , building or \u201cx location\u201d , phase3 telecom through our passive optical network ( pon ) can deliver video , voice and data . . .\nmtn nigeria expanded its national fibre optic network to 12 490 km , completed in march 2016 , according to hamilton research . mtn nigeria also launched aerial fibre for its backbone and ip / mpls network via third party provider phase 3 telecom . the partnership brings its total terrestrial fibre infrastructure network to over 21 000 km . mtn nigeria plans to deploy another 2300 km of fibre network during 2016 / 7 , including a new national fibre route of 495 km and a 2000 km expansion of the aerial fibre network . it also plans a fibre - to - the - site roll - out from q3 2016 to cater for the increase in traffic brought by the deployment of lte .\nthe company said it has already commenced with the expansion of the aerial national infrastructure in the two countries to extend their current combined length of fiber from 600km to over 3 , 000km within next few months .\nhe was instrumental in launching gsm business for docomo & growing data business for cdma division of tata indicom ; as well as in the launch of india\u2019s first 1800mhz telecom network by airtel .\nfounded in 2001 , lanck telecom carries voice and sms traffic worldwide on our own network of international gateways located in the usa , throughout europe , the cis , africa , and asia .\nphase3 telecom is africa\u2019s leading independent aerial fibre optic network infrastructure and telecommunications services provider . incorporated in 2003 , phase3 was licensed as a national long distance operator to provide transmission services in 2006 .\n- abu - dhabi - based warid telecom international plans to contest the recent award in ghana of a mobile operating licence to nigerian firm globacom nigeria through its glo mobile ghana unit . warid , \u2026\ncandidates who meet the stated requirements should forward cv of not more than three ( 3 ) pages in microsoft word or pdf , saved with candidate\u2019s name to vacancies @ urltoken . position applied for should be the subject of the email .\nthis will also increase the existing power sharing infrastructure that is already in place between both countries . phase3 telecom\u2019s , aerial fibre is more reliable than its terrestrial equivalent , and with over 7000km of existing fiber infrastructure in nigeria alone , phase3 is ideally positioned to deliver a wider regional solution . the phase3 telecom fiber network is delivered through aerial deployment on high voltage transmission lines along nigeria - niger transmission pylons .\nthe phase3 telecom fiber network is delivered through aerial deployment on high voltage transmission lines along nigeria - niger transmission pylons . this will also increase the existing power sharing infrastructure that is already in place between both countries . phase3 telecom\u2019s , aerial fibre is more reliable than its terrestrial equivalent , and with over 7000km of existing fiber infrastructure in nigeria alone , phase3 is ideally positioned to deliver a wider regional solution .\nwhether you require point - to - point or point - to - multipoint connectivity within the metro , phase3 telecom has a metro - connectivity solution ( ethernet and fibre ) that fits your desired architecture . read more\ncarrier community has organised its annual 3 rd central & eastern europe 2016 gccm \u2013 berlin on 28 th & 29 th june at the adlon kempinski hotel successfully . more than 400 club members representing decision - makers from the tier - 1 , tier - 2 and tier - 3 from 230 + operators in 43 + countries have meet and networked in berlin . the carrier members get together from voice , data , sms , mobile , vas , cable , satellite , data centers and other related segments .\n\u201cestablishing strong and sustainable partnerships across the sub - region will deliver benefits for us all . i am delighted that phase3 telecom has the capacity and is delivering a homegrown solution that will deliver significant long term value . \u201d\nphase3 telecom is a national long distance operator licensed by the nigeria communication commission ( ncc ) to provide transmission services in nigeria . incorporated in 2003 and licensed in 2006 , ph . . . view full profile > >\nalex economon is head of carrier partnerships emea for nexmo , the vonage api platform . he has been with nexmo for the past 7 years in various positions including sales and business development . with 16 years experience in telecom , internet and cloud industry , he specialises in assisting startups in their early growth phase . prior to nexmo , he was at gemalto , mblox , and dada , where he helped grow the business via strategic partnerships with mobile carriers both in europe and in the us . alex holds a ba from uc davis and an mba from ucla , and is currently living in madrid .\nphase3 telecom is west africa\u2019s largest independent fibre optic infrastructure and telecommunications services provider . with coverage of 6000km and counting , the company is licensed to run its network on nigeria\u2019s power infrastructure with expansion in [ . . . ]\nwest africa\u2019s number one independent aerial fibre network and telecoms services provider , phase3 telecom , has said it will consolidate on the n26 billion investment it has made in the provision of infrastructure to expand connectivity to the rest of africa .\nadebayo is the chief legal officer , and general counsel at phase3 telecom limited . he has over two decades of extensive experience in legal , regulatory , and corporate services with vast knowledge of the west african banking , and telecommunications landscapes .\nphase3 telecom is africa\u2019s leading aerial fibre optic network infrastructure provider , delivering world class connectivity and network solutions to the continent\u2019s largest telecoms networks and ip providers , as well as a growing number of businesses and home [ . . . ]\nrole summary we are seeking a result oriented and focused individual with the capacity to innovatively drive the engineering services of phase3 telecom , positioning the organisation to maintain its leading edge as the transmission connectivity , converged serv [ . . . ]\noteglobe is the only carrier that reaches w . europe through greece with two fully owned , geographically diverse networks , the gwen and the tbn , while it operates a private ip network with presence in the main telecom hubs in europe .\nphase3 telecom has announced plans to begin the deployment of aerial fiber optic infrastructure from kano , nigeria to gazaoua , republic of niger . the 228 km - long fiber optic link will run from kano through katsina state before arriving at gazaoua .\nrole summary we are seeking a result oriented and focused individual with the capacity to innovatively drive the sales and revenue generation arm of the phase3 telecom business . the ideal candidate will strategically contribute to initiatives to maintain and [ . . . ]\nphase3 telecom is a regional long - distance telecommunications network operator that provides transmission services for reliable and affordable broadband . phase3 operates a 6000km fibre optic network using its unique right of way ( row ) to deploy infrastructure along high [ . . . ]\n\u201ci believe that this mile stone is a positive step towards sustainable economic development in west africa . with the support we have received thus far from both the governments of the republic of niger and nigeria ; we are confident that this will mark the first phase in a long term partnership and we look forward to the dividends west africa as a whole and in particular the republic of niger will benefit from the integration of this telecommunication infrastructure\u201d , jegede concludes .\n\u201ci believe that this mile stone is a positive step towards sustainable economic development in west africa . with the support we have received thus far from both the governments of the republic of niger and nigeria ; we are confident that this will mark the first phase in a long term partnership and we look forward to the dividends in the sub - region as a whole and in particular the republic of niger will benefit from the integration of this telecommunication infrastructure . \u201d\nkenya\u2019s public libraries will deliver free internet to 500 000 + library members . liquid telecom kenya and the communications authority of kenya connected 46 branches of kenya\u2019s national libraries services ( knls ) , meaning access to information , e - government services , research , education services and employment opportunities . the communications authority is the main financier of the project and the connections were possible through liquid telecom kenya\u2019s investment in infrastructure . the 26 of the 46 knls branches already had internet infrastructure built by liquid telecom kenya . each branch has a membership of around 10 000 users a year , while the headquarters in nairobi has nearly 100 000 a year . the libraries will be connected to one another through the cloud private automatic branch exchange ( pabx ) , setting up open phone lines between all the branches using voice over ip .\nphase3 telecom\u2019s rapidly expanding network is designed with available fibre optic cables for lease to other networks . leasing our dark fibre comes complete with a customized service that allows you to configure network components , to fit your unique requirements which put you in complete control of your network . read more\nat phase3 telecom , we don ' t just know the value of customers , we also express this value at every contact we have with them . we understand that our client companies feel the same way about their own customers that\u2019s why we keep improving our consistent superior customer experience .\nat phase3 telecom , we recruit from time to time from talents ( that have shown interest in working with us ) stored in our resume reserve vault . if we do not have a vacancy that interests you but would like an opportunity to join us , please submit your resume for future job considerations .\nphase3 telecom today announced plans to commence the deployment of aerial fiber optic infrastructure from kano in nigeria to gazaoua in the republic of niger . the network , which will run from kano state through katsina state before arriving at gazaoua will be 228 km long and is expected to be completed in the coming months .\nafter founding and managing several successful businesses including beronet , a thriving telecom access solutions provider , the founding of 42com as a spin - off of beronet marked the beginning of thomas\u2019 career in voip - telecommunications solutions . starting out with r & d and project management of 42one \u2013 the telecom service enabling platform 42com\u2019s success is based on , thomas created the wholesales voice division in 2010 . with his 15 + years of experience in the technology / telecoms sector thomas is now as co - founder and managing partner of 42com mainly responsible for business development and creating successful business deals together with 42com\u2019s partners all over the world .\nafter joining expereo 9 years ago and setting up the first international expereo office in singapore back in 2008 , sander now works out of the hq in amsterdam as the global head of carrier relations . his team is spread out globally across 5 offices and combined manage about 2 , 500 local partners that make up all the portfolio and buying options of expereo international . before joining expereo sander worked out of australia for bt global services and infonet services corp . his telecom career started in 1997 with unisource business services and at & t unisource in europe . nice to know fact : before sander went into telecom he was a helicopter pilot .\nin addition , 3gpp often performs feasibility studies the results of which are made available in technical reports ( normally 3gpp - internal trs , numbered xx . 8xx , not intended for transposition by the organizational partner sdos ) . the feasibility study might be considered as a sort of\nstage 0\n. furthermore , some stage 3 specifications require test specifications to be prepared : effectively a\nstage 4\n.\nhis work with phase3 telecom commenced in 2014 as a consultant on its tmt convergence drive which progressed into his employment as phase3\u2019s director , emerging business in 2015 - an oversight function that has seen him conceptualize 3flix live tv service for mobile devices and unique video - on - demand ( vod ) for phase3\u2019s coverage broadband strategic business unit ( sbu ) .\nset to mark its 12th year anniversary in october 2015 ; phase3 telecom says one of its major goals in acknowledgement of this milestone is to cull further investment into extending reach , increasing efficiency , and scaling up resilience and adaptability of its network ; to strengthen its commitment to proffering the best solutions that will amplify the operations of its clients across west africa .\nprior to joining phase3 telecom , zeme was a partner at ardent capital , manchester , a corporate finance services firm . while there , he worked on the funding of medium / long term infrastructure projects ( airports , railways , bridges & strategic airborne refueling aircrafts ) and the provision of equity investors & corporate finance services to the gaming , leisure and oil services industries .\nwe are pleased to welcome mark king , a highly experienced and proven industry executive to the team ,\nsaid michael palleschi , chairman and chief executive officer of fte networks .\nmark ' s extensive industry experience in sales , as well as his relationships with high - profile , multi - billion dollar companies , will be integral to fte ' s next phase of growth , as we continue to build and expand our sales organization . we are confident that mark will help us to grow and evolve , increasing sales while growing and expanding our communication services segment in global markets and managing a vast network of high level customer relationships .\nphase3 telecom was licensed as a long - distance telecommunications network operator by the nigerian communications commission ( ncc ) to operate its network along nigeria\u2019s power infrastructure and into the ecowas region . phase3 operates over 7000km using its unique right of way ( row ) to deploy fiber infrastructure along high voltage power lines in west africa . headquartered in abuja the company operates a fast growing effective and reliable fiber - optic backbone servicing many of west africa\u2019s largest telecommunications operators , internet service providers ( isps ) , government institutions , schools and universities , multinationals , corporate organizations , businesses , hospitals and residences . having evolved from a purely transmission and backhaul service provider , phase3 telecom is set to continue to deploy adaptable suite of flexible enterprise and retail products designed to bring world class broadband services directly into the businesses and homes of ordinary people\n\u201cthe republic of niger has one of the lowest internet penetration rates in west africa . the lack of backbone infrastructure between the republic of niger and its neighbours leaves niger unable to fully enjoy the broadband advantage to its fullest . the country will now have the opportunity to leverage on the huge bandwidth capacity , which is already available at the nigerian coast in lagos via the phase3 telecom aerial fiber network , \u201d a representative said in a mail to techcabal .\nnexge provides diverse range of ngn , voip , sms & vas telecom solutions to service providers . nexge has an installation base of its solutions with more than 200 service providers globally . service providers utilize the carrier grade and secure nexge platforms for releasing wholesale voip , wholesale sms hubbing , calling card , callback , class 5 voice over broadband , hosted pbx / ip centrex , mvno , audio conferencing and high density call logging solutions to their residential and business subscribers .\naccording to chief executive officer , phase3 telecom \u2013 mr stanley jegede \u201cas more clients that ride on the phase3 network take advantage of the internet of things to deliver efficiency in their areas of business ; it is very important for us to continue to extend reach as well as adopt the best technology and resource to make our network more secure , resilient and adaptive . without this , the network will be largely exposed to incessant point of failure with fatal impact on the client and huge cost in millions on downtime .\ndjibouti concluded a deal for the construction and maintenance of a regional submarine cable system . the agreement for the djibouti - africa regional express ( dare ) was signed with seven telecom service providers from the horn and east africa and the middle east . spanning 5 500 km , dare connect dar es salaam , mombasa , mogadishu , bossaso , berbera , mocha and djibouti . the project is expected to be completed by may 2018 . te subcom was awarded the supplier contract , which will provide additional protection and diversity to existing heavily congested undersea cable systems . the 100 g cable system will deliver more than 60 tbps of capacity .\nstuart has worked in the telecoms industry for 16 years , starting his career with eircom in 1996 . since then has worked for czech telecom , telefonica , tele denmark , gts as ceo of euroweb , for the turk telekom group and , in his current position as cso of turk telekom international since 2013 august . stuart has worked in most areas of telecoms - in voice and data , wholesale and retail and fixed and mobile . he has experience across a wide variety of diverse markets , stretching from ireland to kazakhstan . stuart is a graduate of dit and trinity college in dublin and a member of the imi and the european marketing institute .\nrtx is the global voice , call centre and sms exchange hub for thousands of telecom operators around the globe . through its easy to use , scalable and secure portal , our members gain immediate access to global carrier traffic and rtx services designed to support your business growth . suppliers on the rtx exchange benefit from daily payment facilities and full control of their funds whilst customers use rtx exchange to meet capacity demands and target new , profitable supply . rtx recently ranked for the second consecutive year , in the top 20 of the prestigious sunday times tech track 100 . for more information please visit : urltoken or follow us on linkedin and twitter @ routetrader\nniger republic is a landlocked country that borders seven countries ; algeria , republic of benin , burkina faso , chad , libya , mali , and nigeria . the lack of backbone infrastructure between niger republic and its neighbours makes the country to be unable to fully enjoy the broadband advantage to its fullest . with one of the lowest internet penetration rates in west africa , niger republic will now have the opportunity to leverage on the huge bandwidth capacity which is available at the nigerian coast in lagos through the phase3 telecom aerial fiber network . this development will also widen the market for under - sea cable owners in nigeria while enhancing broadband development in niger republic .\nphase3 telecom is west africa\u2019s largest independent fibre optic infrastructure and telecommunications services provider . with coverage of 6000km and counting , the company is licensed to run its network on nigeria\u2019s power infrastructure with expansion into the ecowas region using its unique right of way ( row ) . phase3 is headquartered in abuja and currently drives a fast growing efficient , affordable and reliable backbone that service many of the region\u2019s largest telecommunications operators , internet service providers ( isps ) , government institutions , schools , universities , multinationals , corporate organizations , small businesses , hospitals and residences ; in nigeria and west africa sub - region . phase3\u2019s service offerings cover transmission , broadband and convergence .\nthe republic of niger is a landlocked country that borders seven countries ; algeria , republic of benin , burkina faso , chad , libya , mali , and nigeria . the lack of backbone infrastructure between the republic of niger and its neighbours leaves niger unable to fully enjoy the broadband advantage to its fullest . with one of the lowest internet penetration rates in west africa , republic of niger will now have the opportunity to leverage on the huge bandwidth capacity which is available at the nigerian coast in lagos through the phase3 telecom aerial fiber network . this development will also widen the market for under - sea cable owners in nigeria while enhancing broadband development in the republic of niger .\nchief executive officer , phase3 telecom , mr . stanley jegede said the opportunities that the internet delivers are critical to the acceleration of sustainable socio - economic inclusion and growth for the republic of niger as this will open doors to new opportunities for residents to enjoy the benefits of the internet such as being able to work from the comforts of their home or study online . businesses in this region will also be better positioned to use the internet to boost productivity , offer better service , connect with customers faster and work anywhere at reduced costs . today , easier and reliable access to information from anywhere drives development thus ; this deployment is part of our wider west africa roll out plan to deliver regional connectivity through a single network across the region . it is a confirmation of our commitment to ensure that the digital divide diminishes , delivering connectivity to new urban and rural areas .\nmrs . omobola johnson - minister of communication technology for the federal republic of nigeria said \u201cafrica\u2019s true economic potential will be harnessed by increasing the level of internet connectivity we currently have . this is one of the many ways to tap into the economic and social benefits africa has the potential to deliver . the ministry of communication technology and the federal government of nigeria have worked very hard and closely with the republic of niger on integrating both countries under a single telecommunications infrastructure and projects like this that will deliver the infrastructure to connect us to our neighbors and the rest of the world is the first step in realizing that vision . establishing strong and sustainable partnerships across the sub - region will deliver benefits for us all . i am delighted that phase3 telecom has the capacity and is delivering a homegrown solution that will deliver significant long term value\u201d . she explained that the project is being facilitated by the universal service provision fund ( uspf ) through the extension of the backbone transmission infrastructure program ( btrain ) programme to niger .\nsince 2003 xicomm has been developing , maintaining and designing voice over ip networks for businesses ranging in size from large corporation to medium and small and even sole proprietorships . in 2008 , xicomm launched its own dedicated network in order to become a world wide wholesale carrier . xicomm is interconnected with more than 160 + carriers throughout the world , carrying over 5 million minutes of international voice traffic to various destinations in the world on a daily basis . this enables us to successfully terminate your international voice traffic to anywhere in the world with the best quality possible and the most competitive rate in the market . today , xicomm is carrying over 5 million minutes a day of international voice traffic to various destinations in the world . we bring together talented professionals with idea and expertise to provide solutions unique to each of our clients . the engineers , developers and marketing experts at xicomm passes over 10 + combined years of knowledge and experience that guarantees our clients do receive the highest quality of service , our solutions are base on a combination of the latest technology , hi - tech equipment , comprehensive business experience and competitive rates . xicomm ' s value proposition is centered on providing exceptional service to our partners every day . our relentless focus on attention to our partners ' needs is the cornerstone of our success and is what separates us from other telecom companies .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\n453 , 329 , 534 internet users in africa in dec 2017 , a 35 . 2 % penetration rate .\n177 , 005 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec , 2017 , a 13 . 7 % penetration rate .\n18 , 580 , 000 internet users in dec / 2017 , 44 . 2 % of the population , per iws .\n19 , 000 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 45 . 2 % penetration rate .\n920 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 8 . 0 % penetration rate .\n923 , 528 internet users in dec / 2017 , 39 . 6 % of the population , per itu .\n830 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 35 . 6 % penetration rate .\n617 , 116 internet users in dec / 2017 , 5 . 5 % penetration rate , per iws .\n450 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 4 . 0 % penetration rate .\n265 , 972 internet users in dec / 2017 , 48 . 1 % of the population , per itu .\n240 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 43 . 4 % penetration rate .\n6 , 128 , 422 internet users in dec / 2017 , 24 . 8 % of the population , per iws .\n2 , 700 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 10 . 9 % penetration rate .\n256 , 432 internet users in dec / 2017 , 5 . 4 % of the population , per iws .\n96 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 2 . 0 % penetration rate .\n768 , 274 internet users in dec / 2017 , 5 . 0 % of the population , per itu .\n260 , 000 facebook users in dec / 2017 , 1 . 7 % penetration rate .\n130 , 578 internet users in dec / 2017 , 15 . 7 % of the population , per itu .\n120 , 000 facebook users in dec / 2017 , 14 . 4 % penetration rate .\n650 , 000 internet users in dec / 2017 , 12 . 0 % of the population , per iws .\n600 , 000 facebook users in dec / 2017 , 11 . 1 % penetration rate .\n5 , 137 , 271 internet users in dec / 2017 , 6 . 1 % of the population , per iws .\n2 , 100 , 000 facebook users in dec / 2017 , 2 . 5 % penetration rate 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rate .\n1 , 500 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 11 . 5 % penetration rate .\n110 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 5 . 8 % penetration rate .\n43 , 329 , 434 internet users in dec , 2017 , 85 . 0 % penetration , per cak .\n7 , 000 , 000 facebook users in dec / 2017 , 13 . 7 % penetration rate .\n627 , 860 internet users in dec / 2017 , 27 . 7 % of the population , per itu .\n310 , 000 facebook users in dec / 2017 , 13 . 7 % penetration rate .\n395 , 063 internet users in dec / 2017 , 8 . 1 % of the population , per iws .\n330 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 6 . 8 % penetration rate .\n1 , 900 , 000 internet users in dec / 2017 , 7 . 2 % of the population , per iws .\n1 , 700 , 000 facebook users in dec / 2017 , 6 . 5 % penetration rate .\n1 , 828 , 503 internet users in dec / 2017 , 9 . 5 % of the population , per itu .\n1 , 500 , 000 facebook users in dec / 2017 , 7 . 9 % penetration rate .\n810 , 000 internet users in dec / 2017 , 17 . 8 % of the population , per iws .\n770 , 000 facebook users in dec / 2017 , 17 . 0 % penetration rate .\n803 , 896 internet users in dec / 2017 , 63 . 4 % of the population , per iws .\n700 , 000 facebook users in dec / 2017 , 55 . 2 % penetration rate .\n107 , 940 internet users in dec / 2017 , 41 . 6 % penetration , per iws .\n22 , 567 , 154 internet users in dec / 2017 , 62 . 4 % penetration , per iws .\n15 , 000 , 000 facebook users in dec / 2017 , 41 . 4 % penetration rate .\n1 , 800 , 000 facebook users in dec / 2017 , 5 . 9 % penetration rate .\n797 , 027 internet users in dec / 2017 , 30 . 8 % of the population , per iws .\n570 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 22 . 0 % penetration rate .\n440 , 000 facebook users on dec / 2017 , 2 . 0 % penetration rate .\n98 , 391 , 456 internet users in dec / 2017 , 50 . 2 % of the population , per ncc .\n17 , 000 , 000 facebook users in dec / 2017 , 8 . 7 % penetration rate .\n420 , 000 facebook users in dec / 2017 , 47 . 6 % penetration rate 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, 27 . 9 % penetration rate .\n180 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 1 . 4 % penetration rate .\n11 , 816 , 570 internet users in dec / 2017 , 28 . 5 % of the population , per iws .\n446 , 051 internet users in dec / 2017 , 32 . 1 % of the population , per cia .\n170 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 12 . 2 % penetration rate .\nnote ( * ) : mbabane is the administrative capital ; lobamba is the royal and legislative capital .\ntz - 59 , 091 , 392 population ( 2018 ) - country area : 945 , 087 sq . km .\n23 , 000 , 000 internet users in dec / 2017 , 38 . 9 % of the population , per itu .\n560 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 7 . 0 % penetration rate .\n7 , 898 , 534 internet users in dec / 2017 , 67 . 7 % of the population , per itu .\n6 , 400 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 54 . 9 % penetration rate .\n19 , 000 , 000 internet users in dec / 2017 , 42 . 9 % of the population , per iws .\n2 , 600 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 5 . 9 % penetration rate .\n28 , 000 internet users in june / 2017 , 4 . 5 % of the population , per iws .\n7 , 248 , 773 internet users in dec / 2017 , 41 . 2 % of the population , per zicta .\n1 , 600 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 9 . 1 % penetration rate .\n6 , 796 , 314 internet users in dec / 2017 , 40 . 2 % of the population , per iws .\n880 , 000 facebook subscribers in dec / 2017 , 5 . 2 % penetration rate .\none of nigeria\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s provider of transmission and ip services using the aerial fibre optic transmission , phase3 , has expanded its network to cover the republic of benin and togo . this was concluded with the execution of an exclusive right of way concession agreement with thecommunaut\u00e3\u00a9\u00e3\u00a9 electrique du benin ( ceb ) , last week .\nceb is the authority responsible for the operation of high voltage power lines in both benin and togo republics . the agreement was signed by mr djibril salifou , director general of ceb and mr stanley jegede ceo of phase3 .\nwith the development , phase3\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s network now prides as the longest regional terrestrial fiber network linking nigeria to the republic of benin and togo , with potentials for connections to ghana and burkina faso from togo .\nthe development also makes phase3 about the first regional fiber optic cable network provider in west africa to operate national fiber optic cable backbone interconnecting six ( 6 ) west african countries .\nthis infrastructure targets existing regional telecomm - unication service providers currently operating in these countries , as well as the transmission needs of operators who plan to interconnect with operators in togo and benin .\naccording to jegede , \u00e2\u20ac\u0153we are pleased with this current development . at least it positions us as the infrastructure provider for the distribution of broadband services to various locations in these countries . \u00e2 our aerial infrastructure in nigeria is deployed on the 330kv and 132kv high voltage lines ; whilst aerial infrastructure in togo & benin are deployed on 161kv high voltage lines . the regional network will be equipped with state - of - the - art 10g dwdm systems providing multi services platform for all carriers for layer 1 and layer 2 operations\u00e2\u20ac\u009d .\ncoordinating & standardizing the telecommunication network of member states and a fulfillment to the partnership between ecowas and phase3 . the\u00e2 partnership is geared towards collaborating to provide cross border telecommunication infrastructure in ecowas member states , as well as drive down the all - time high cost of telecommunication services to consumers .\ncomments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of vanguard newspapers or any employee thereof .\npresident muhammadu buhari is the first nigerian leader to appoint individuals reportedly close to him into the inec whi . . .\nnimses is launching in nigeria . the app is not just another icon for your screen . this is a wallet full of every minute . . .\nthe all progressives congress , apc has rebuffed the rebellion of the buba galadima led reformed all progressives congres . . .\nthe nigerian equities market , on thursday rose by 65 bases points , bps on renewed bargain hunting activity with the nige . . .\nfifty years ago , a young man fighting on the side of biafra during the civil war entered record books when a saladine ar . . .\n\u201cpopulation is only a strength if it is well educated , healthy , the economy has the capacity to provide them with employ . . .\na genuine hero of democracy should be one who consistently engages in activities that promote democratic culture and ins . . .\nit is hate speech against the police for people to read negative meanings to the subject as if the allowances were embez . . .\nwe should put things in their proper perspective in order to tackle them headlong . nigeria should stop apportioning blam . . .\nsub - regional telecoms infrastructure company , phase3 telecoms said it has started the deployment of aerial fiber optic infrastructure from kano in nigeria to gazaoua in niger republic . the network , which will run from kano state through katsina state before arriving at gazaoua will be 228 km long and is expected to be completed in the coming months .\nthis project will further enhance and solidify the objectives behind the nigeria - niger joint commission ( nnjc ) and the partnership between the two countries .\nspeaking on the development , minister of communications technology , dr . ( mrs ) omobola johnson said the project will help unlock the hidden potential of the sub - region .\nshe said : \u201cafrica\u2019s true economic potential will be harnessed by increasing the level of internet connectivity we currently have . this is one of the many ways to tap into the economic and social benefits africa has the potential to deliver . the ministry of communication technology and the federal government of nigeria have worked very hard and closely with the republic of niger on integrating both countries under a single telecoms infrastructure and projects such as this will deliver the infrastructure to connect us to our neighbors and the rest of the world is the first step in the realisation of that vision .\naccording to her , the project is being facilitated by the universal service provision fund ( uspf ) through the extension of the backbone transmission infrastructure programme ( btrain ) programme to niger .\ngfk has launched its annual viewscape study in africa , showing how the rise of digital platforms is transforming consumers\u2019 viewing habits .\nthe cdma 2000 technology supplied by huawei and zte has quietly carved itself out an interesting minority position underwritten by chinese government loans . it is delivering the early manifestation of african convergence products and upping arpus for data . it not only substitutes for fixed line but is also disrupting the gsm technology - based mobile model at the edges . but with first wimax and lte looming over the horizon offering alternative business models , russell southwood asks can it last ? in the early days the chinese vendors concentrated on incumbent telco operators who were financially\non their uppers\n: their fixed networks were in\u2026\nthe telecommunications operators association of zimbabwe ( toaz ) said last tuesday there remained significant scope for possible investment in the telecommunications sector in the country . toaz chairman , douglas mboweni told new\u2026\ntelkom has avoided a punishing r3 . 7bn fine for anti - competitive behaviour after the high court ruled that the competition commission cannot refer a complaint against the operator to the competition tribunal . \u2026\nthe cost of the broadband in nigeria is among the highest in the world , a world bank representative said in abuja last week . speaking at the nigerian egovernment interoperability framework\u2026\nnaspers , africa ' s largest media company which lifted core headline earnings 38 % to r3 . 9bn in the year to march , would continue to expand existing businesses and develop new opportunities in the\u2026\nstrict empowerment demands that prevent most technology companies from winning a licence to offer high - speed internet access are not open to negotiation , the regulator says . the independent communications authority of\u2026\n- burkina faso ' s prime minister tertius zongo said new strategy would focus more on internet related infrastructure . firstly , authorities wanted to see the construction of a good network of fibre - optic cable\u2026\none of nigeria ' s leading indigenous computer companies , omatek ventures plc , last week , set a record as the first computer company to list on the stock exchange . having met the requirements\u2026\nan africa innovation centre has been opened to drive information technology skills development and address business challenges in the economic growth of sub - saharan africa . the first of its kind on\u2026\nmicrosoft , the world ' s largest software company , has signed an agreement with comtel integrators africa that allows the latter to vend its products exclusively in the east and southern african region . \u2026\n- an sh8 billion project that promises to change the face of kenya ' s athi river town and create over 10 , 000 jobs begins next month . already sh900 million has been earmarked\u2026\n- the global parent company of celtel kenya , zain group has launched in - flight roaming services that allow customers to use their phones . clients will now be able to send and\u2026\nnigeria ' s globacom has concluded plans to invest us $ 2 billion ( about n240 billion ) in ghana ' s telecoms sector , within 5 years , having recently acquired the license to operate there . according to the\u2026\nsouth africa ' s second national network operator neotel will soon be 56 % indian - owned , with eskom and transnet selling their 30 % stake to bombay - listed tata communications . tata already owns 26 % of neotel , \u2026\nnigeria ' s communications minister says that nitel will hopefully have a new investor ready to take a controlling stake in the company by the end of this year , reports reuters . existing\u2026\n- sudatel has signed a facility agreement worth usd50 million with several banks . qnb al islami will finance usd25 million of the total , while the remainder will be jointly financed\u2026\nvodacom has started transmitting solikelife , a soap opera produced specifically for cellphones and available free to vodacom ' s vodafone live ! customers . more than 1 , 7 - million vodafone live ! users were able to download\u2026\nsouth african teenagers with wap - enabled phones can join mymsta , a mobile - based social network dedicated at empowering young people in south africa and preventing hiv . urltoken is an initiative by lovelife\u2026\n* business analyst ( technical ) the client is looking for a b . com / b . sc . degree in it with sound working knowledge of ms office specifically excel , ms project and ms visio . \u2026\n* tata and ura it system - uganda tata consultancy services has won a shs17 . 6 billion contract to build uganda revenue authority ' s information and communication integrated system that will trace\u2026"]}
{"id": 56271, "summary": [{"text": "fishbowl is a mobile phone architecture developed by the u.s. national security agency ( nsa ) to provide a secure voice over ip ( voip ) capability using commercial grade products that can be approved to communicate classified information .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "it is the first phase of nsa 's enterprise mobility architecture .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "according to a presentation at the 2012 rsa conference by margaret salter , a technical director in the information assurance directorate , \u201c the plan was to buy commercial components , layer them together and get a secure solution . it uses solely commercial infrastructure to protect classified data . \" government employees were reportedly testing 100 of the phones as of the announcement . the initial version was implemented using google 's android operating system , modified to ensure central control of the phone 's configuration at all times . to minimize the chance of compromise , the phones use two layers of encryption protocols , ipsec and secure real-time transport protocol ( srtp ) , and employ nsa 's suite b encryption and authentication algorithms . usmobile has implemented commercial enterprise version of fishbowl technology via the scrambl3 mobile apps that run on both android and ios platforms . the phones are locked down in many ways . while they use commercial wireless channels , all communications must be sent through an enterprise-managed server . no direct voice calls are allowed , except for 9-1-1 emergency calls . only nsa approved applications from the nsa enterprise app store can be installed . nsa has published a 100-page overview specification for the mobility capability package . in tandem with the capability package there are a series of protection profiles . these protection profiles list out the requirements a commercial product must meet to be used in the mobile phone architecture .", "topic": 3}], "title": "fishbowl ( secure phone )", "paragraphs": ["the national security agency discussed project fishbowl this week \u2014 a project to build out a secure voip network for android devices .\nusmobile ' s scrambl3 has implemented the most salient security features of nsa ' s ' fishbowl ' ( secure phone ) initiative secure voice over internet protocol ( voip ) architecture , and has a number of unique characteristics that put it in a class ahead of existing commercial secure voip techniques ,\nsaid dr .\nusers of the fishbowl phone will even be able to utilize a special security - centric app store created and managed by the u . s . defense information systems agency . whether or not the fishbowl phone actually goes into large scale production , and whether it remains tagged with that rather interesting moniker , will be up to enterprising manufacturers .\nall traffic from the phone is routed through the enterprise as a primary security design goal .\nthe fishbowl phone came about as an offshoot of the nsa mobility program , an effort to ensure scalable secure mobile communication frameworks based on commercial technologies . and , in case any major manufacturers are interested in producing fishbowl - style handsets for the government on a large scale , the nsa has conveniently provided online specifications detailing how off - the - shelf components were used to construct the device .\nthe law enforcement community is a prime target customer for scrambl3 because public cell phone networks don\u2019t meet heightened police security standards , and photographic evidence requires a secure uploading process .\nthe nsa created a super secure smartphone using google ' s android operating system .\nseveral other compromises were made but none that reduced the security of the phone , salter said .\nthe national security agency ( nsa ) has developed an ultra - secure android phone built using off - the - shelf kit that allows us government staff to discuss top secret materials .\ncalled scrambl3 , the app creates a secure virtual - private network that connects bring - your - own devices to an agency server to send messages using end - to - end encryption . irvine , calif . - based usmobile developed the scrambl3 technology when team members worked with the national security agency to create \u201cfishbowl , \u201d a secure phone network available only to defense department users via the dod information network .\nnsa\u2019s vendor of choice , for now , is motorola . but that\u2019s because the voice app fishbowl needed ran on that motorola phone first . \u201cit worked , but\u2026 android is not android ! \u201d salter proclaimed . \u201candroid is whatever the handset vendor or the oem chooses to put on the phone ! and that is another one of the rude surprises we had when we were going through all this .\naccording to the agency ' s margaret salter , building the new phone was done using simple off - the - shelf technology . speaking to it security journal secure business intelligence , salter said ,\nthe plan was to buy commercial components , layer them together and get a secure solution it uses solely commercial infrastructure to protect classified data .\n# . / build - key - server fishbowl # . / build - key client1 # . / build - key client2 # . / build - dh\nin 2011 , usmobile staff began meeting with the national security agency ( nsa ) on a new generation of secure mobile architecture . the\nfishbowl\n( secure phone ) initiative was designed to protect government top secret classified communication . scrambl3 , developed using the latest nsa standards for that new generation , is the world ' s first and only commercial implementation of those standards . the nsa , for national security reasons , has encouraged commercial development of secure mobile communications in large part to help american businesses protect their valuable intellectual property ( ip ) from theft , estimated to result in billions of dollars worth of stolen trade secrets and ip .\nthe aim , salter said , was to produce secure devices that had the ease - of - use at a low cost .\nthe division\u2019s head , margaret salter , said anyone can reproduce the phone using specifications published online today because it uses off - the - shelf components .\nthe phone is part of a wider nsa mobility program to design all communications technologies used for classified discussions from commercial off - the - shelf components .\ntoday ' s leading solutions / protocols to secure mobile communications ( e . g . - srtp and zrtp ) are missing the first step , which is the most critical and differentiating feature of ' fishbowl , ' the creation of a top secret grade vpn\ndark internet tunnel\nto cloak encrypted communication .\nscrambl3 employs encryption algorithms and internet protocols , approved for top secret classified communication , to create encrypted voice , video and data communication . all encrypted communication is\ncloaked\nby placing it within usmobile\ndark internet tunnels ,\nwhich are virtual private networks that employ u . s . national security agency ' s ' top secret ' suite b encryption and authentication parameters , part of the nsa ' s new generation\nfishbowl\n( secure phone ) initiative .\nthe nsa fishbowl ( secure phone ) project became the architectural foundation of the current nsa \u201cmobility capability package , \u201d which has been deployed within the department of defense for top secret classified mobile communication . the most salient feature of the \u201cfishbowl\u201d project was to protect encrypted voip ( application layer ) within a vpn ( transport layer ) where both of these layers / tunnels are independently secured by employing nsa suite b encryption algorithms and internet protocols that the nsa approved for top secret applications . usmobile is the first commercial application to implement this architecture for mobile voice and text , which offers the highest available security for individuals who are high - value targets for hackers .\ndubbed the\nfishbowl ,\nthese devices make fully - encrypted calls that are secure enough to allow the discussion of even the most classified information . the handsets will rely on an unidentified voip app , similar to skype , that routes calls through nsa servers ( kind of like what they already do with everybody else ' s ) .\nabout 100 of the fishbowl phones were developed and released to government staff . they were designed to comply with the nsa\u2019s tough information security rules yet be as cheap as possible and easy to use .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve implemented fishbowl in the form of a software - defined network , so all of those typical hardware components that you\u2019d find in a mobile network - - routers , vpns , gateways , firewalls , proxy servers - - all of those components are expressed or implemented in our system in the form of software , \u201d said jon hanour , usmobile\u2019s president and ceo . \u201cwe\u2019ve made an affordable version of fishbowl . \u201d\nthe era of smartphones has been a boon for consumers , but when government officials need to use such devices , things get tricky in terms of information leakage . to address this concern , the u . s . national security agency ( nsa ) came up with project fishbowl , an initiative to create a super secure smartphone using the android operating system .\nthe ideal fishbowl phone would need a securable voip app and a securable data transfer app . if at all possible , it should not have to be tied to any single carrier . it needed to be capable of connecting to the wi - fi network supplied by \u201cthe ranch\u201d ( headquarters ) . it would need to be remotely manageable using policy , and all of the traffic through the phone must be routed through the enterprise manager . \u201cbecause if we allowed it to go all kinds of different places , we lost all control , \u201d salter said .\nfishbowl phones do exist now \u2013 in fact , two of salter\u2019s nsa colleagues in the audience had some . but the working models made significant compromises , which salter appeared to hold out hope could be remedied .\nthe new handsets , limited to about 100 units , will allow agency workers to communicate without needing to\nspeak in code .\nencrypted using nsa protocols ipsec and srtp , conversations on the phone can be monitored using a special app , and the agency believes the device is even secure enough for top - secret telephone conversations .\n\u201cthe plan was to buy commercial components , layer them together and get a secure solution , \u201d salter said . \u201cit uses solely commercial infrastructure to protect classified data . \u201d\n\u201cwe didn\u2019t pick any of these vendors because we think they\u2019re sensationally better than the other vendors , in any of these classes , \u201d salter explained to one questioner , who had asked whether fishbowl\u2019s choices were indicative of any degree of hardware or software superiority among smartphone standards . \u201cwe picked these vendors because we were trying to put a puzzle together . and as we picked certain puzzle pieces , other puzzle pieces fell into place\u2026 why is the fishbowl phone an android phone ? because ios is lousy ? no , that is not at all the reason why . it turned out that , because of certain controls that we needed , we were actually able to do modifications to the android os , and we didn\u2019t have that control over the other oses in the space\u2026 but it is not our intention to only use android . it is our intention to use any os that meets our requirements . \u201d\nindividuals . android phone users , from celebrities to anyone who desires protection from surveillance of sensitive personal matters , from health and medical information to finances to relationships , will find peace of mind with scrambl3 .\nthe nsa ( national security agency ) is the premier agency responsible for protecting government communications . their traditional approach is using proprietary hardware and software , that is secure but very expensive .\nthe phones were designed and built by the nsa\u2019s 40 year - old information assurance directorate , which is responsible for providing secure communications to the us government , including the department of defence .\nshe said the android operating system and key store were customised to be made secure enough for top secret conversations , and a \u201ckind of police app\u201d was designed to monitor operations on the device .\nrecently , they have been working on a plan to use ready - made commercial standards and equipment for their secure technology needs , instead of reinventing the wheel in their own labs . the idea hasn\u2019t quite worked out as expected , which you can read about in this article , but it has lead to the development of the \u201cfishbowl . \u201d these are souped - up , super - secure android smartphones , that nsa agents can feel safe using to send even the most sensitive information . information sent through these handsets are double - encrypted as well as screened through nsa servers . please see our security article on why securing real - time communication is hard .\nthe possibilities are truly endless when it comes to customizing these configurations . one thing that is nice to have is an analog phone converter like the linksys pap2t . this type of device allows you to use a normal telephone with the same secure setup . ensure that your converter supports both tls and srtp , if you ' re going to use this setup . experiment with adding phone bridges , trunking multiple asterisk boxes together across the vpn . this article should have provided you with enough information to get you up and running . if you want more specific details , go to the respective wiki links as both asterisk and openvpn have great support networks .\nfor additional peace of mind , no messages , voicemails or call data are stored on scrambl3 servers , or any other servers . encryption is maintained end - to - end , providing uninterrupted security of communication traveling between two communicating parties . scrambl3 users have several deletion and security options to keep private scrambl3 messages on their phone , including auto - delete and integration with samsung knox \u2122 , which will encrypt the messages until they are deleted from the phone .\nall of the mobility program is still in its early stages , and the nsa has said it isn ' t necessarily tied to android \u2014 the platform was selected because it was easy to modify \u2014 but it does think this system is the future for its mobile communications . the agency wants to develop a closed app distribution system , get secure voip working over wi - fi , and hopefully get industry partners on board before it ' s fully ready to rollout project fishbowl .\nagents will also be able to install national defense - related apps from an app store run by the us defense information systems agency , ensuring that only secure applications are installed ( sorry path ) .\nthis configuration can be used for secure communication with end to end pcs and cellular telephones alike ( ios and android both have voip clients in their respective stores that support srtp and sip + tls . )\n\u201cif we let it go to all kinds of places , we lost control of figuring out what the phone was doing . if i want pizza , i have to go through the enterprise which has to route me to pizza hut . \u201d\nbut at first , nist suggested not srtp but dtls . nsa had no reason to question that recommendation , so it went shopping for a phone with both dtls and srtp , using the \u201crule of two\u201d as justification for both . \u201cwe couldn\u2019t buy one . we could pay someone to make it , but that wasn\u2019t the plan . the plan was to be able to buy commercial components , layer them together , and get a secure solution . \u201d\ninside usmobile ' s\ndark internet tunnels ,\ncalls and texts made with scrambl3 ' s private mobile network are private and secure . and for additional privacy and security , a user ' s private network is not interconnected to standard mobile phone numbers , landlines or any other segment of the publicly switched telephone network ( pstn ) \u2013 thus avoiding u . s . government bulk surveillance programs that include prism and calea . while usmobile collaborated with the nsa on this new secure mobile architecture , the company then went on to independently develop its implementation of the architecture and source code ; the nsa does not have a\nback door\nto usmobile ' s private mobile network .\nspeaking at the rsa conference in san francisco , margaret salter , a technical director in the nsa\u2019s information assurance directorate , outlined the beefed - up phone : it runs a stripped - down version of android with multiple layers of encryption , has a custom voip app , and a\npolice app\nthat logs everything done on the device . salter didn ' t reveal much about the hardware , but based on the agency ' s wish list of features , it seems like there may be modifications at that level as well . the nsa hopes to use project fishbowl as a reference design for manufacturers to incorporate the systems the agency needs into consumer devices . this would allow the same off - the - shelf phone used by a civilian to be authorized for use on the nsa ' s secured network , which is the other side of the equation .\nthe craziest thing about a typical \u201ctop secret\u201d u . s . government phone is that you can probably spot it from a football field away . if your mental picture of a hollywood - style nsa agent drives a black amc ambassador , wears a polyester suit and ray - bans , and smokes luckies , then his phone may either be maxwell smart\u2019s shoe or a general dynamics sectera edge ( pictured left ) . at any distance , it looks like one of the pocket football games my junior high school vice principal used to confiscate and collect in his back drawer .\nlate last year we heard rumblings that the national security agency was testing android phones for use on a secured networ k , and now we ' ve got confirmation that this is indeed happening . one hundred customized motorola android phones are in use by various employees at the nsa as part of project fishbowl . the project is part of the agency ' s mobility program , a two - pronged approach to developing secure mobile solutions without sacrificing the user experience of the modern smartphone . the nsa also wants to shift away from costly government - developed systems to inexpensive off - the - shelf solutions , which is where the android handsets come in .\nthe national security agency wants a real - world smartphone , not the one it has now \u2013 not the one you see here . of course , it must fulfill the dept . of defense\u2019s requirements for session encryption and data retention . but beyond that fact , the nsa wonders why its secure phone can\u2019t have multitouch , apps , and speed just like the civilians have . based on looks alone , you\u2019d think the civilians are a couple of pegs ahead of the g - men . this is a story of looks being more deceptive than even a security agency could have anticipated .\nusers will be able to install defence applications on the device from an enterprise app store run by the us defence information systems agency . this would ensure only secure applications were installed , and remove the need for nsa staff to otherwise vet the integrity of third party applications .\nthe above configuration will dial client1 if anyone dials extension 100 and client2 if anyone dials extension 200 . the 1 here indicates that it is the first step in the call process . asterisk allows you to setup extensive voice prompts and menus for callers as well as setup conference bridges , fax documents , voice mails , call parking lots etc etc . this will however meet our bare requirements in making secure phone calls over a vpn with fully encrypted svoip . keep in mind that we need to safeguard keys when transferring them , and client1 . pem / client2 . pem both contain private keys along with the client certificates .\n\u201cwe needed a voice app that did dtls ( datagram transport layer security ) , suite b and srtp ( secure real - time transport protocol ) and we couldn\u2019t buy it , \u201d salter said . \u201cbut the industry was thinking more about session description \u2026 so we went with that . \u201d\nsalter\u2019s team considered whether it was feasible for nsa to utilize a real , commercial smartphone \u2013 one like all the kids are using nowadays \u2013 but with software that made the device perhaps more secure than the sectera edge . \u201cthe phones are so popular and exploding all over the place , because we can play angry birds on them , and do whatever you want . but we needed enterprise management \u2013 some control over it , because honestly , we didn\u2019t really want you to be able to go load angry birds on your ts [ top secret ] phone\u2026 that was not a business model that we could support , or even defend . \u201d\nvoice traffic needed to be encrypted twice \u2013 once through ipsec and once again on the voip layer through srtp . this was in keeping with a design principle the nsa calls \u201cthe rule of two : \u201d as margaret salter described it , \u201ctwo independent bad things have to go wrong in order for an adversary to take advantage of your phone or data . \u201d\nthe national security agency , america ' s eyes and ears , constantly deals with highly - sensitive data . problem is , discussing that data over unprotected airwaves represents a huge security risk , often requiring agents to communicate in code . that ' s why the agency has developed its own super - secure android handset .\nit is important to note that each private key ( file type ends in . key ) must be protected in order to maintain network integrity . key exchanges must be conducted across secure lines of communication . this could involve directly handing over the keys in person on an encrypted device , it could be a prearranged symmetric\n\u201cthe advantage of this architecture is that the communication that the mobile device management software would typically have with the device , that communication can now run inside the vpn , so it makes that even more secure , \u201d hanour said . \u201cit creates value for the mobile device management system as well because you can protect it inside the vpn . \u201d\nnow that cyberspace is the primary arena in which we protect information , we are working toward shaping an agile and secure operational cyber environment where we can successfully outmaneuver any adversary . a key step in building confidence in cyberspace is a willingness to offer what we know . please visit our site at urltoken to learn more about our unique experiences and capabilities .\nover time , it became more difficult over time for the agency to define \u201cease of use\u201d on a comparative scale . in just the last five years , the consumer universe appeared to leave the nsa\u2019s secure market behind . \u201cthe world everyone wants is , i want to get what i want , when i want it , where i want it . \u201d\nsalter describes the \u201cshopping\u201d process for commercial products capable of meeting this frankly ordinary level of encryption , as \u201chard\u2026 we went shopping , we had our little bag and our little list , and we were wandering around looking for stuff . and one of the things we were wandering around looking for was a suite b ikev2 ipsec app that ran on a phone . that was a difficult shopping list to maintain . \u201d\nscrambl3 users remain anonymous when they sign - up for an account and choose their private scrambl3 name . new users only need a valid email address and an android phone to use this privacy technology \u2013 no credit card information is required for the public beta . scrambl3 further extends the level of privacy of its users by preventing\npublic lookups\nand\nfriend requests ,\nwhich are typical of other mobile networks .\nthe real face of the national security agency looks more like margaret salter . at the rsa conference in san francisco last wednesday , salter told attendees the story of the nsa\u2019s secure mobility strategy . she leads a department called the information assurance directorate . for the better part of four decades , iad has been tasked with securing secret government communications , and building specifications for the tools to do it . the nsa contracts with private suppliers to build a class of devices it calls gots ( government off - the - shelf ) . the gestation cycle for each of these devices \u2013 from the conceptual stage , to development , to deployment \u2013 typically consumes years . perhaps the best - known gots product is still in wide use today \u2013 1987\u2019s stu - iii secure telephone , which looks about as home on an agent\u2019s desk today as an ibm pc .\ninstead of dialing up using traditional public phone numbers , scambl3 users call or text using a private scrambl3\nblack book\ncontact listing available only to them and other users with whom they have privately shared their scrambl3 name . a private mobile network is only formed after both parties add each other ' s scrambl3 names to their respective black books . and for even further privacy , the contacts in each user ' s black book will disappear when users log out of the scrambl3 app on their phones .\nsurprisingly , the devices employ off - the - shelf components and run on openly - available protocols .\nthe plan was to buy commercial components , layer them together and get a secure solution ,\nmargaret salter , head of the nsa ' s information assurance directorate , said .\nit uses solely commercial infrastructure to protect classified data .\ncalls will be double - encrypted through both ipsec and srtp , per nsa policy .\nbut their ease of use ranked right up there with a world war ii cipher machine . \u201conce you get something in the hands of an individual user who\u2019s not a cleared comsec custodian , someone who knows what they\u2019re supposed to be doing with this stuff and understands all the details , ease of use became incredibly freakin\u2019 important . and it turned out that , although our stuff was incredibly secure , it was not incredibly easy to use . \u201d\nthe part was not to be found , for reasons salter attributes to the industry paying attention to a feature that nist hadn\u2019t considered , called session descriptors \u2013 headers that describe the content of media being exchanged in a voip traffic session . \u201cunified communications is more than just making a phone call , \u201d she explained . \u201cthere\u2019s presence , conference calls , and all these cool things they show you they can do\u2026 and the only way to do that really is to use that session descriptors protocol rather than break up the dtls . \u201d\nnsa set out to endow fishbowl with support for public cryptographic standards that were good enough , in combination with one another , to enable classified - level communication . nsa calls these standards suite b . \u201cfor encryption , it\u2019s aes at the 128 - and 256 - bit strength . for key exchange , it\u2019s elliptic curve diffie - hellman \u2013 and we\u2019ve got two nist curves , the p256 and the p384 . for the signatures , it\u2019s elliptic curve dsa , with those same parameters . and we add a hash function , which is the sha - 2 series . we needed those , because they\u2019re the cryptography that\u2019s strong enough to protect classified . \u201d\nthey launched project fishbowl , a pilot to produce a smartphone made of mostly commercial parts and infrastructure ( more cots than gots ) , capable of supporting classified voice and data , while remaining as easy to use as its civilian counterpart and staying inexpensive . the historical significance of the nsa embracing commercial crypto standards cannot be stressed enough . anyone familiar with how rsa came to be in the first place will recall the fights its engineers faced keeping the government from classifying it , taking its power out of the public\u2019s hands . perhaps the whole point of the rsa standard and the rsa conference is to promote the power of security for everyone through manageable encryption .\nthe information assurance ( ia ) mission at the national security agency ( nsa ) serves a role unlike that of any other u . s . government entity . national security directive ( nsd ) 42 authorizes nsa to secure national security systems , which includes systems that handle classified information or are otherwise critical to military or intelligence activities . ia has a pivotal leadership role in performing this responsibility , and partners with government , industry , and academia to execute the ia mission .\nnow we will generate the required keys in order to use tls to encrypt our sip signalling . first we need to create the directory to store our keys in . similar to openvpn , asterisk also comes with its own scripts to help ease the task of creating cryptographic keys . the script comes in\ncontrib / scripts / ast _ tls _ cert .\nin case you ' re using the debian packages , i ' ve included a copy in the github repository . you ' ll be asked for a password to be using with the certificate authority for signing additional keys . pick something secure that you ' ll be able to remember in the future as well .\nsalter said she would previously need to \u201cspeak in code\u201d if using a commercial mobile device to discuss classified information .\nthe information assurance directorate ran into a string of problems during the build due to a lack of interoperability between vendor products .\nsalter said a lack of interoperability between ssl vpn options forced designers to use ipsec .\ndesigners were also challenged by the functionality in commercial products . vendors were chosen not by reputation or preference , but by their support of required functionality . each was plotted on a grid and chosen by \u201cdrawing a line through the list\u201d .\nsalter said the security specifications , such as those sought for the voice application , would be useful to everyone .\n\u201cwe need to send a message [ about ] standards , interoperability and plug and play ,\nshe said .\nvoice calls are encrypted twice in accordance with nsa policy , using ipsec and srtp , meaning a failure requires \u201ctwo independent bad things to happen , \u201d salter said .\ngot a news tip for our journalists ? share it with us anonymously here .\nyou must be a registered member of itnews to post a comment . log in | register\nall rights reserved . this material may not be published , broadcast , rewritten or redistributed in any form without prior authorisation . your use of this website constitutes acceptance of nextmedia ' s privacy policy and terms & conditions .\nnote : the iad . gov website uses tls 1 . 2 , supported by a department of defense ( dod ) pki certificate , to ensure confidentiality and integrity for all users . iad . gov website users will need to have the current dod root and intermediate certificate authorities ( ca ) loaded into their browsers to avoid receiving untrusted website notifications .\ninstall dod root and cas please visit the information assurance support environment ( iase ) site to download the dod root ca certificates . select the trust store tab and choose the latest installroot : nipr windows installer .\nthe security platform will also be applied to tablets , another nsa official told the technology review . so far , 100 of the devices have been developed and distributed to government officials .\nwhat ' s more , the nsa is hoping that carriers and mobile manufacturers will adopt some of the same concepts for their own products . that is , run all data from its voip app through its own servers , which i ' m sure consumers would have absolutely no qualms with . there ' s no word on how well this device protects its sensitive contents from being left it in a bar . [ sc magazine via technology review ]\nkinja is in read - only mode . we are working to restore service .\nto make a call , users dial out using the voip app , which then sends encrypted data over any given carrier ' s data network . however , instead of routing directly to another device , the data goes through the nsa ' s servers to be verified , logged , and re - encrypted , before being sent back out to the data network and on to its destination . just like its android phones , the nsa is building this infrastructure with existing enterprise - level equipment .\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 4 . the sidebar size is short .\npcmag reviews products independently , but we may earn affiliate commissions from buying links on this page . terms of use .\nfor the top stories in tech , follow us on twitter at @ pcmag .\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 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe only term being thrown around government more than \u201c2016 elections\u201d these days is \u201ccybersecurity , \u201d particularly following a rash of damaging and high - profile data breaches . with that focus on protecting information top of mind in agencies , usmobile officials hope to find a ready market for their commercial app , which lets government workers use their personal smartphones for top - secret communications .\nwhen the turnkey solution comes to market in october , it will work with android and apple ios devices . it uses the security - enhanced linux operating system and a defense - in - depth approachthe layered approach uses a vpn connection with an encrypted voip call travelling within . when an agency deploys scrambl3 enterprise , administrators will set up what usmobile calls black books , or lists of contacts that each user can communicate with via the vpn .\n\u201ca lower - level person wouldn\u2019t necessarily have the director of that particular agency listed , \u201d hanour said . \u201cconversely , the director of that particular agency would have [ a ] contact list populated with people that are at the higher levels of management . \u201d\nwhen a user logs into the app on a smartphone , it creates a vpn that connects to the agency\u2019s server , whether it\u2019s in the cloud or on premises . currently , scrambl3 enterprise software is deployed only on ibm power systems linux servers .\na two - rack server can handle up to 3 , 000 concurrent calls , hanour said , a capacity \u201cthat would handle comfortably an agency of 50 , 000 people . \u201d\nonce connected , users can see who in their black book is also logged in , as indicated by a green dot next to the name , and then select the mode of communication : email , voice call or text . both senders and recipients would need to have scrambl3 installed .\n\u201conce you establish this powerful vpn , you can run anything through it , \u201d hanour said . \u201canything that you can put on a server , you can use scrambl3 to communicate with . \u201d\ncalls are highly encrypted until they reach the recipient , where the app decrypts them . that communication happens at a top - secret - grade level as specified by nsa . despite that encryption / decryption process , hanour said , latency is unnoticeable .\nfor additional protection , nothing is recorded \u2013 users can\u2019t even leave voicemail \u2013 unless an agency specifies otherwise . for instance , hanour said , some law enforcement regulations require that all communication among officers be recorded .\nto use scrambl3 , agencies don\u2019t need mobile device management systems , but it integrates with any that might exist .\nlicensing fees for scrambl3 depend on the number of users , but typically start at $ 5 per user per month . the most it would cost , hanour said , is about $ 10 per user per month .\nright now , scrambl3 for android is available in beta form in the google play store for testing . scramble3 for ios will be available next month .\nthe beta version does not include all scrambl3\u2019s features , such as conference calling . when the release version is up and running in october , scrambl3 will offer the only top - secret - grade conference call capability outside dod\u2019s network , hanour said . users will be able to initiate a conference call by touching a few people\u2019s names and pressing the call button .\nbesides law enforcement , hanour sees potential customers in several types of government operations , including health care , the state department when conducting diplomatic relations and even individual politicians , who might want to communicate in absolute privacy .\n\u201cthe whole idea is to create trusted communications over untrusted networks ( i . e . , the internet ) , \u201d hanour said .\nguys weak up . do you really think nsa would creat an app that they can ' t control ? ? ? pleaseee stop to dream .\nso i use ironsocket vpn and hooray ! it has been a success to be able to have ironsocket that gives 100 % protection from hackers or whoever . ! we can ' t avoid unwanted networks that ' s why we have to be more careful . i connect to any wifi zones anywhere i go and i feel safe on anything i scan , download , etc . in my mobile .\nban on encryption is impossible . this is understatement made by people that doesn ' t even have a clue that whole internet is practically encrypted . though i doubt that you can expect a complete privacy and security from free applications . only companies like urltoken and urltoken provide complete privacy and security on mobile communications .\nplease post your comments here . comments are moderated , so they may not appear immediately after submitting . we will not post comments that we consider abusive or off - topic .\n8251 greensboro drive , suite 510 mclean , va 22102 703 - 876 - 5100 \u00a9 1996 - 2017 1105 media , inc . all rights reserved .\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\nstill , as salter told the rsa attendees , for the better part of half a century , the nsa explicitly defined its own market , a private universe of products made for its own exclusive consumption . \u201cthat was cool for us , for the longest time . we kinda had a monopoly on this from the very beginning , \u201d she remarked . \u201cwe were mostly building things like radios for combat , [ and ] big link encryptors to hook one site up to another site . \u201d\n\u201cso one of the things i harp on most is , why was that so hard ? \u201d remarked salter .\nwhat appeared at first to be the protocol of choice for digital voice was srtp . \u201cturns out , getting the key management scheme nailed down for that was hard , \u201d she said . finally , iad was able to work out a way to do this using transport layer security \u2013 which it also discovered was preferable to ssl for every other conceivable purpose as well .\nnone of these standards are unfamiliar to the security community . six years ago , said salter , nsa announced suite b as good enough for classified level . \u201cthen there was a big asterisk next to that , \u201d she added , \u201cthat said , \u2018by the way , your key management has to be reasonable , and nsa has to look at it to make sure it\u2019s all good . \u2019 we were trying to give the industry a lead time , to say eventually , if you\u2019ve got these algorithms in your products , we\u2019ll be able to use them in solutions\u2026 to protect classified information . \u201d\nbut none of the session descriptors protocols in use supported the upgraded tls 1 . 2 \u2013 the substitute for the deficient ssl \u2013 and few of these protocols enabled client authentication . this was necessary in order to avoid an engineering technique called split tunneling , which salter described as a kind of intentional leak that might be acceptable for some businesses but not for national security .\n\u201cone of the things we should be demanding , \u201d she stated at another point , \u201cis that voice apps that do these protocols interoperate with one another . why in heaven\u2019s name don\u2019t they ? \u201d\nlater , a questioner from the audience offered an answer : he noted that , despite the rapidly accelerating changes in mobile technology , the customer does not appear to be in charge of what those changes are , who\u2019s in control of them , or where they are leading . perhaps any large group of companies , whether in private industry or the government , should be capable of laying down the law when it comes to the foundations and standards they\u2019ll accept for phones purchased in mass quantities .\n\u201ci think for us , our mechanism is going to be to publish everything as widely as humanly possible , \u201d replied the employee of a government secrets agency , \u201cand hope to heck that this makes sense to people\u2026 we\u2019ll say , \u2018this is our architecture that we\u2019re doing for mobility , \u2019 and other corporations will say , \u2018hey , somebody did all this work for us ! \u2019 and hopefully just take it , show it to their vendor , and say , \u2018i want one of these . \u2019 that\u2019s our hope . \u201d\nscrambl3 is built on a new generation of technology that provides a quantum leap in mobile privacy and security for businesses , government and individuals .\nwhen scrambl3 users communicate with each other , scrambl3 creates a\ndark internet tunnel\nbetween their smartphones . this tunnel cloaks the calls and texts by making them invisible on the internet .\nbusiness executives . scrambl3 protects publicly - traded company insider information ; substantially reduces the risk of theft of trade secrets and intellectual property , of particular concern in overseas markets ; safeguards customer and personnel information , and communications related to litigation and contract negotiations matters ; and demonstrates management and governance ' best practices ' approaches to protecting company information .\ngovernment officials . scrambl3 protects global leaders , government employees , law enforcement personnel , and elected officials at a top secret and below top secret level for classified and sensitive official as well as personal communications .\neffective today , the scrambl3 app for android - based phones is available for a 60 - day free beta offering from the google play store . following the beta test period , usmobile will offer individual scrambl3 subscriptions for approximately\n\u2013 charlotte , dr . zheng conducted an independent analysis of scrambl3 . ( see his complete analysis at\nthe white house has said publicly that it is reviewing use of android - based smartphones that incorporate the same top secret standards and technology that scrambl3 employs in its private mobile platform .\nscrambl3 users can make calls on their private mobile network using both cellular 3g / 4g data plans and wi - fi .\nin our brave new world , where the details of our lives and businesses are becoming increasingly public through social media , sophisticated marketing techniques and government surveillance , we are seeing a trend toward protecting our privacy ,\nhanour said .\nwe believe privacy is the future , and while people are connecting in positive ways through social networks , we are also seeking privacy solutions to keep our mobile calls and texts confidential .\ncomputing platforms . with scrambl3 enterprise , businesses and governments can create their own top secret grade mobile communications network and mobile intranet that runs exclusively on their private servers . this disruptive technology will start at just\nper month for up to 50 users . usmobile and ibm will jointly market scrambl3 enterprise solutions to businesses and governments around the world beginning in 2015 q3 .\n- based company founded by a team of engineers with the mission to provide a private mobile network with the highest level of mobile communications privacy and security for its customers .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 pr newswire association llc . all rights reserved . a cision company .\nwith all the media attention about government spying , nsa data collection and intercepts , fisa courts , snowden , etc . . . people are finally waking up and realizing that they need to take steps to actively protect themselves on the internet . as society becomes more and more connected , the possibility of data theft and corruption grows even more . be honest though . are you really surprised ?\nnow with that out of the way , what technologies are out there that can help safeguard us safe from the government , crooks , and nosy neighbors ? the obvious answer is encryption , and layered security . how can we apply this to telecommunications that will work for us on the go and at home ? the nsa actually was kind enough to provide us with the specifications needed to build our own clone of an infrastructure that is trusted to protect up to top secret classified material and communications .\n. in order to spare you the details of 116 pages of agency and technical speak , here are the basic components of mcp .\nthe web browser on the user equipment is configured to prohibit the storing or caching of any data in non - volatile memory .\nfor the time being , we ' re going to disregard the requirements for web , email etc . we ' re solely focused on the svoip and vpn setup . i know that the requirements now state the use of an ipsec vpn , but the original requirements they planned on using an ssl based vpn . due to inter - operability issues with proprietary ssl vpns , the nsa elected to go with ipsec . for ease of setup and use , we ' re going to use\nwhether you choose to run openvpn and asterisk from your desktop , on a raspberry pi , in a virtual instance , on a vps , or a dedicated solution , go ahead and prep your environment . for consistency sake , i ' m going to show the commands to do the setup on a\nwe already discussed that pki is a requirement for our little project , because we ' re not going to use a static configuration due to security concerns . this allows each client to have his / her own public / private key pair . the first step is to setup our own local certificate authority ( ca ) . fortunately , openvpn comes with a tool suite designed to keep pki management simple . it ' s called\neasy - rsa .\nnow , depending upon your distribution and packaging system , it may be installed in various directories . for debian , it ' s / usr / doc / openvpn / examples / easy - rsa / 2 . 0 . go ahead and copy that directory into your vpn user ' s home directory .\n# cp - r / usr / doc / openvpn / examples / easy - rsa / 2 . 0 ~ / easy - rsa # cd ~ / easy - rsa\nas you can see , you can define key length and other variables associated with the keys that will be generated while using the easy - rsa suite . go ahead and make any changes that you feel necessary for this step . you will be asked again if you want to change any of the variables listed at the bottom during the key building process .\nnow we ' re going to build the actual ca certificates with the following commands .\nfollow the prompts and change anything that you may have forgotten about in the vars file .\nagain , follow the prompts for each command in order to generate the required key pairs .\n. if you ' d like to change any of the variables , please do so at this time . you can change listening address , lan ip space , key locations and so on . save the server . conf file to / etc / openvpn / server . conf . now we need to pull in the keys we previously created using easy - rsa .\nas previously discussed , transferring private key requires a great deal of thought and security . you should have a chosen method for key distribution ( one that involves physical mediums and not transmitting the keys over plaintext protocols ) , and sent the clients the following files .\n. you will need to change the server ip address in order to match it back to your own openvpn server .\nyou now have a fully functional vpn configuration . generate as many client keys as needed , and send them the appropriate configuration files . now , its time to move on to asterisk .\nasterisk is a full featured , open source pbx solution that includes all of the supported features that we require for this exercise . first of all , we ' re going to go ahead and install asterisk onto our respective servers . again , you can host this on the same box as the vpn or on any number of platform choices . if you ' re going to run it on another computer , you ' ll need to generate vpn keys so that it can connect through the vpn . use the previous steps to set this up . i am again giving the commands for installing this on a debian based system . for my configuration , i ' ll be placing the asterisk box on the same server as openvpn . keep this in mind , and change your ips / network segments accordingly .\n# mkdir / etc / asterisk / keys # . / ast _ tls _ cert - c 192 . 168 . 77 . 1 - o\nfish bowl communications\n- d / etc / asterisk / keys\nthis created quite a few files under / etc / asterisk / keys . the ca . crt is important , because it will be required in order to distribute to the clients . we also still need to create additional keys for the clients in order for them to be able to communicate with asterisk . go ahead and create two certificates for client1 and client2 respectively .\n# . / ast _ tls _ cert - m client - c / etc / asterisk / keys / ca . crt - k / etc / asterisk / keys / ca . key - c client1 - o\nfish bowl communications\n- d / etc / asterisk / keys - o client1 # . / ast _ tls _ cert - m client - c / etc / asterisk / keys / ca . crt - k / etc / asterisk / keys / ca . key - c client2 - o\nfish bowl communications\n- d / etc / asterisk / keys - o client2"]}
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", "topic": 39}], "title": "kennet partners", "paragraphs": ["kennet partners and co - investor joe wang have . . . . . .\nprolexic technologies closes $ 13 . 9 million in growth funding , led by kennet partners\nfairview capital partners is kennet ' s # 3 rival . fairview capital partners was founded in 1994 in west hartford , connecticut . fairview capital partners is in the diversified financial services industry . fairview capital partners generates $ 15 . 1m more revenue than kennet .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at kennet partners , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the kennet partners company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at kennet partners .\nkennet partners announces us $ 16 million investment in urltoken ( now conversica ) and names mark a . bradley as ceo\nkennet ' s managing director , hillel zidel , currently has an approval rating of 68 % . kennet ' s primary competitors are\njennifer gunn joined sunstone partners as cfo in 2018 . jennifer manages sunstone partners\u2019 finance function and back - office processes .\nkennet focuses on making private equity investments in digital media , e - commerce , semiconductor , consumer internet and software businesses . kennet ' s headquarters is located in london , england . for every employee , kennet generates $ 203 . 1k in revenue . kennet has 29 companies in its portfolio , including crossborder . kennet has 18 followers on owler .\nowler has collected 14 screenshots of kennet ' s website since may 2014 . the latest kennet website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\nkennet focuses on making private equity investments in digital media , e - commerce , semiconductor , consumer internet and software businesses . kennet was founded in 1997 . kennet ' s headquarters is located in london , england , gb w1f 8fl . kennet ' s latest ac . . .\nsunstone partners was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in san mateo , ca . it was previously known as tc growth partners .\nbromsgrove - based rimilia has raised $ 25m ( \u00a319 . 1m ) in a round co - led by kennet partners and eight road . . .\n, director at kennet , will join the board of directors of next performance .\nfgpe is the biggest rival of kennet . fgpe was founded in 1969 , and its headquarters is in hildenborough , england . fgpe has 131 more employees than kennet .\nthe big ( e - commerce ) investor of the hour is currently kennet partners . the growth stage financiers seem dead set on quickly dispensing up to $ 300 million .\nkennet is a leading international growth equity firm that invests in companies in north america and europe . kennet supports entrepreneurial technology businesses with expansion capital to accelerate growth and build exceptional shareholder value . kennet is an experienced investor with approximately $ 600 million in funds under management . urltoken\nkennet ' s michael elias began to develop a relationship with jose franca and , in mid - 2004 , began discussing an investment from kennet to finance continued expansion of the business .\nkennet invests in growth companies providing information technology products and business services that leverage information technology .\nthese are all the companies that kennet has acquired . kennet ' s latest acquisition was treehouse interactive , inc . in mar 2015 . treehouse provides marketing automation and partner relationship management solutions .\nthese are all the companies that kennet has invested in . kennet ' s latest investment was treehouse interactive , inc . in mar 2015 . treehouse provides marketing automation and partner relationship management solutions .\nmichael biggee is a managing director and co - founder of sunstone partners . prior to founding sunstone partners , mike was a managing director of trident capital , which he joined in 2005 .\narneek multani is a managing director and co - founder of sunstone partners . prior to founding sunstone partners , arneek was a managing director of trident capital , which he joined in 2002 .\nthe firm is currently investing out of sunstone partners i , lp , a fund with $ 310 million of committed capital . sunstone partners invests in both sizable minority positions and control transactions .\nthe top 10 competitors in kennet ' s competitive set are fgpe , bvca , fairview capital partners , insight , talis capital , thewma , accel partners , chatham capital group , bessemer trust and balderton capital . together they have raised over 6 . 9b between their estimated 7 . 8k employees .\nkennet will support next performance , a high growth provider of online performance marketing services , with its continued expansion .\njohn moragne is a managing director and co - founder of sunstone partners . prior to sunstone partners , john co - founded trident capital in 1993 . he invests in internet , healthcare it and enterprise software .\nbvca has been one of kennet ' s top competitors . bvca is a private company that was founded in , in null . bvca competes in the investment banking & brokerage industry . bvca has nan less employees vs . kennet .\nof worldone said \u201chaving an investor like kennet make a $ 25m commitment is a strong vote of confidence in what we have achieved and where worldone is headed . kennet was an easy choice given its exceptional management team and history of success . worldone will benefit on multiple levels from kennet\u2019s investment and involvement . we look forward to the future . \u201d\ntara rajani is an associate at acon investments . prior to joining acon in 2018 , ms . rajani was an associate in the client services and syndications group at alliance partners . before alliance partners , . . .\nkennet supports worldone , a high - growth provider of data collection services to the healthcare industry , in its global expansion .\nkennet is an experienced growth equity team with a track record of building global market leaders and achieving high - value exits .\nkennet has employees and is the third highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 138 .\nkennet ' s javier rojas on how kent plunkett & urltoken delivered an almost 22x ratio of exit value to capital used . urltoken\nlondon , 8 september 2011 kennet partners , the technology growth equity investor , has announced a $ 25 million investment in worldone , a market leader in global healthcare data collection . the financing will be used to accelerate worldone\u2019s global expansion and to fund continued development of new business lines . michael elias , managing director at kennet , will join the board of directors of worldone .\nvienna , austria - january 23 2017 tricentis , raises $ 165 million from insight venture partners to del . . .\ncrossborder solutions , a provider of corporate tax software and services , has raised $ 6 million in series a funding . kennet partners led the round . december 12 , 2017 \u2013 menlo park , ca ; tarrytown , ny : crossborder solutions , a leading worldwide provider of corporate tax software and services , announces it has secured $ 6m series a funding led by kennet [ \u2026 ]\nkennet is a leading international private equity firm that invests in growth companies in north america and europe . kennet invests in technology and technology - enabled business services , offering expansion capital to businesses that want to accelerate growth and build exceptional shareholder value in partnership with an experienced investor .\nurltoken kennet ' s javier rojas on covey : the book to read on developing a game plan for accomplishing what you want in life .\nkennet ' s revenue is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 6 . 6m .\nleipzig ( germany ) and boston , ma ( usa ) , february 23rd , 2009 \u2014 spreadshirt , the world\u2019s creative apparel platform , today announced an investment of \u20ac10 million by kennet partners , a leading private equity firm , and existing investor accel partners . spreadshirt is a leading company for online mass customization , where goods can be easily personalized by consumers to make them more relevant and valuable , with a minimum order of one . spreadshirt extends this capability to partners , large and small , who want to offer personalized shirts and other apparel to their communities and customers . partners range from individuals with a blog , to the world\u2019s largest brands .\nhoward zeprun manages sunstone partners ' operations as well as the processes of portfolio company investment and liquidity . howard brings to sunstone partners and its portfolio companies a deep well of transactional experience and legal knowledge together with business perspective , creative thinking and a solutions orientation .\nreceipt bank , the leading bookkeeping automation software company , announces today that it has raised usd $ 10m in growth capital from kennet partners , a leading international growth equity firm that invests in successful high\u00adgrowth companies in europe and north america , supporting entrepreneurial technology businesses with expansion capital .\nkennet partners wants to add a little green to the garden . with about $ 300 million under management , the investment firm provides capital to small and mid - sized information technology businesses seeking to expand it product lines , acquire assets , or fund growth . among its . . .\nkennet is a different kind of investor . we help successful , entrepreneurial technology businesses in north america and europe take the next big jump in growth .\nsan francisco , ca - ( may 1 , 2013 ) kennet partners , a leading international growth equity firm that invests in companies across north america and europe , today announced it has made a $ 16 million investment in urltoken llc , the fast - growing internet technology company behind ava , the artificial intelligence lead management platform . as part of the investment , kennet has appointed internet industry veteran mark a . bradley as ceo of urltoken .\ns web services to support employees , customers and partners over the internet . the company was acquired by allen systems group in march 2012 .\nsince 1997 kennet has invested in more than 40 companies in europe and north america . our portfolio spans the software , services , internet and semiconductor industries :\nkennet\u2019s gustavo alberelli added , \u201cas organizations of all sizes increasingly adopt cloud computing solutions , ddos and cyber attacks have soared in both frequency and sophistication . prolexic has quickly emerged as the leader in cloud security and demand for its differentiated products has intensified . kennet looks forward to building prolexic into an industry leader . \u201d\n) was a leading provider of managed security services to fortune 500 companies . kennet led the acquisition of ubizen from the euronext market in a take - private transaction with\nfranklin shieh is an investment associate at sunstone partners . prior to joining sunstone partners , franklin was an investment banking analyst at barclays in the global technology group . during his time at barclays , franklin focused on m & a and capital raising for software , internet & digital media , and electronics companies .\nkayla lane is an executive assistant at sunstone partners . she supports the vice presidents and associates personnel . kayla served as an administrative assistant for 7 years .\nwe are a leading growth equity firm built on the premise that investors should do more than just provide capital . that ' s why we founded sunstone partners .\ncharlie culp is an investment associate at sunstone partners . prior to joining sunstone partners , charlie was an investment banking analyst at bmo capital markets in the technology and business services group . during his time at bmo , charlie focused on m & a and capital raising for software , internet & digital media , and hardware companies .\njeff was a member of the board of directors of trident portfolio company fruition partners , which was sold to csc in 2015 . he is a member of the board of directors of trident portfolio company fruition partners . he is also a member of the board of directors of telligent , inc . and on the executive board of the dallas symphony orchestra .\n\u201cddos attacks have become costly forms of cyber - crime , and they are increasingly being proactively addressed by businesses to avoid the devastating costs of ddos - related downtime , \u201d said kennet\u2019s javier rojas .\nresilience provides linux - based , high - availability appliances that run best of best - of - breed security applications . resilience partners with leading vendors including check point software and websense .\ntara rajani is an associate at acon investments . prior to joining acon in 2018 , ms . rajani was an associate in the client services and syndications group at alliance partners . before alliance partners , ms . rajani was an associate in the financial analysis and consulting team at american capital . ms . rajani began her career with pricewaterhousecoopers in their core assurance practice .\nsunstone partners is a spinout from trident capital , a multi - stage investment firm with seven funds and $ 1 . 9 billion of capital under management since 1993 . sunstone partners will share the back office resources of trident capital , including trident capital\u2019s finance and administration team ( including howard zeprun and michael derrick ) and trident capital\u2019s third - party fund administrator , standish management .\naccel partner harry nelis underlines the fit with kennet , pointing out its experience with businesses that want to accelerate growth : \u201csince 2006 , accel has supported spreadshirt\u2019s development as it has become the market leader for creative apparel in europe , and established itself in north america . with kennet joining the shareholder group , we have additional expertise to take spreadshirt across the chasm into the mainstream on both sides of the atlantic . \u201d\nimmediately prior to founding trident capital , john was an investor at bain capital and its related fund , information partners capital fund , at which he invested primarily in technology buyouts and growth investments .\n\u201ckennet partners is a dynamic and fastpaced environment . after analyzing many leading edge companies for possible investment , urltoken and the team that ben has built are clearly years ahead of the competition , \u201d stated bradley . \u201c urltoken has the right components for significant expansion and market leadership \u2013 by leveraging its cutting - edge ava artificial intelligence technology . i look forward to guiding the company to achieve its potential . \u201d\nhillel zidel , director at kennet , said \u201cthe demand for dynamic retargeting has grown significantly as a result of the high level of performance it provides and next performance is uniquely positioned as one of the leaders in the category . \u201d\nof next performance said \u201cafter a thorough selection process , we felt that kennet would be the ideal investor in next performance because of their experience of working with companies as they expand internationally and their successful track record in the online advertising sector . next performance is already operating its retargeting business in 10 countries , and we will use the capital to significantly expand our international presence . \u201d he added \u201cwe are pleased to welcome kennet on board as a strategic partner . \u201d\nyolanda brown is the accounting specialist at acon investments . prior to joining acon in 2008 , ms . brown served for five years as accounting specialist at thayer capital partners . previously , ms . brown . . .\nrasheed haynes is an investment associate at sunstone partners . prior to joining sunstone partners , rasheed was an investment banking analyst at morgan stanley in the healthcare group . during his time at morgan stanley , rasheed focused on mergers and acquisitions and capital raising for companies across the healthcare sector . rasheed graduated cum laude with a b . s . degree in applied economics and management from cornell university . rasheed was raised in landover , maryland .\n# # # european media enquiries : spreadshirt - pr - manager , eike sievert , + 49 341 594 00 5382 , eike . sievert @ urltoken kennet - su johnston , + 44 ( 0 ) 20 7839 8020 , sjohnston @ urltoken\njohn morgan barr is a director at acon investments . prior to joining acon in 2009 , mr . barr worked at private equity firm fox meadow capital partners , where he focused on sourcing and executing investments . . .\n\u201ckennet reviewed many bootstrapped , founder - led companies over the past year and were very impressed with what ava\u2019s founder , ben brigham , and his team have accomplished , \u201d said eric filipek , managing director of kennet , silicon valley . \u201cour significant investment demonstrates our confidence in how machine learning is changing lead management . further , the addition of mark a . bradley , a seasoned executive with whom we\u2019ve had a long association , as ceo adds significant strength and depth to this management team . \u201d\nspreadshirt mixes an online \u2018web 2 . 0\u2019 platform with the offline worlds of fashion , mass customization , and real - time manufacturing . spreadshirt customers can quickly create one - of - a - kind , high - quality , expressive apparel . spreadshirt extends this capability to partners , large and small , who want to offer personalized shirts and other apparel to their communities and customers . partners range from individuals with a blog , to the world\u2019s largest brands .\n32 . the new players \u00a9 service des relations industrielles ( sri ) \u00a9 epfl 1983 1983 in 1979 , adler & company of new york established an bill davidow , svp office in silicon valley . in sales & marketing at 1983 , two adler partners , intel launches mdv james swartz and arthur patterson , spun - off to create the bi - coastal firm , accel partners , having offices in new york and silicon valley . 1984 gregory avis roe stamps stephen woodsum\nportugal - based company chipidea had a range of power management semiconductor intellectual property ( ip ) , which it licensed to chipmakers . although power management represented only a small part of chipidea ' s business , kennet became interested in the company for several reasons :\nankur rathi is a vice president at sunstone partners . prior to joining sunstone partners , ankur was an associate at riverside partners , a technology and healthcare focused private equity firm in boston . before riverside , ankur was an associate at allstate investments , focused on global investing as a limited partner in private equity firms . ankur began his career as an investment banking analyst at bmo capital markets in the mergers & acquisitions group . raised outside of chicago , ankur earned b . s . degrees with high honors in accountancy and in finance from the university of illinois at urbana - champaign . he also received his m . b . a . with honors from the wharton school at the university of pennsylvania .\nhenry tamada is an analyst at acon investments . mr . tamada originally started working with acon in 2016 as an intern . prior to joining acon , he worked at mts health partners , an m & a advisory boutique . . .\ngustavo alberelli is a managing director and co - founder of sunstone partners . he currently serves as a board director of netspi , outmatch , and userzoom and formerly served as a board director of prolexic technologies ( acquired by akamai technologies ) .\nhoward has been with sunstone partners since inception , and with trident capital since 2002 . prior to joining trident , howard was a partner at wilson sonsini goodrich & rosati . he also spent several years as chief corporate counsel at apple computer .\npreviously , gus was a managing director at trident capital and director at kennet partners where he led growth equity investments across the technology sector , typically as the first institutional investor . in 2003 , gus started his investment career at trinity ventures where he primarily worked with early stage technology companies . prior to becoming an investor , gus held several business development and marketing positions at saltare , a venture - backed enterprise software company . he began his career as an analyst in the technology investment banking division of robertson stephens .\nhenry tamada is an analyst at acon investments . mr . tamada originally started working with acon in 2016 as an intern . prior to joining acon , he worked at mts health partners , an m & a advisory boutique dedicated solely to the healthcare industry .\ncorp . ( pse : ip ) , said , \u201csince prolexic offers customers the best cyber defense available against ddos attacks , we have seen demand for our product offerings increase exponentially . kennet\u2019s expertise in helping technology companies expand throughout the united states & europe will be a great complement to\nin 2002 , kennet initiated a project to identify european technology companies focusing on the problem of power management . we believed that the increasing adoption of more powerful wireless devices would create high demand for power - efficient technologies at multiple levels - including batteries , semiconductor chips , and displays .\njohn reardon heads sunstone partners ' portfolio operations team . john has more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry and technology sector . he has been a successful entrepreneur , software company ceo , hospital system executive , private equity firm operating partner and investor .\nspreadshirt was founded in 2002 in leipzig without any outside capital and now employs more than 300 people in europe and the united states . spreadshirt has millions of individual consumers as customers , and over a half million shop partners worldwide . meet spreadshirt and its people at the\nsunstone partners is an investment fund focused on growth equity investments and majority buyouts in technology businesses in north america . the team previously worked together at trident capital , a multi - stage investment firm with seven funds and $ 1 . 9 billion under management since 1993 .\n\u201cas a post - bubble entrepreneur , it is great to see our idea come to this stage of growth financing , \u201d said lukasz gadowski , chairman of spreadshirt . \u201ci am looking forward to working with the spreadshirt team , accel and kennet to take personalization and self expression to new heights . \u201d\n\u201cwe\u2019ve been extremely impressed with the rapid growth of next performance , a great example of a founder - led , bootstrapped business . our investment in next performance is the result of our continued focus on the online advertising segment both in europe and the us\u201d , said michael elias , managing director at kennet .\ngabriel shaukat is a vice president at sunstone partners . prior to joining sunstone partners , gabe was an associate at primus capital , a healthcare and technology focused private equity firm in cleveland . before primus , gabe worked as an investment banking analyst at suntrust robinson humphrey in the consumer and retail group . raised in columbus , georgia , gabe earned a b . b . a . degree in finance with highest honors from the university of georgia . he also received his m . b . a . with honors from the university of chicago booth school of business .\njohn morgan barr is a director at acon investments . prior to joining acon in 2009 , mr . barr worked at private equity firm fox meadow capital partners , where he focused on sourcing and executing investments in media , healthcare , basic industries and the u . s . hispanic marketplace . prior to that , mr . barr worked at empyrean capital partners , an event - driven and special situation hedge fund . mr . barr has held principal investing positions with goldman sachs and private equity firm clarity partners . mr . barr has also held advisory positions with j . p . morgan securities in equity research and investment banking . mr . barr serves on the board of directors of several acon fund / investment vehicle portfolio companies , including acon franchise holdings , biomatrix holdings and iwpharmacy . previously , mr . barr served on the board of idx , a former acon portfolio company .\n23 . sequoia \u00a9 service des relations industrielles ( sri ) \u00a9 epfl 30 years of activity joining valentine , the firm will grow with famous to - become partners . pierre lamond ( national ) - 1981 mike moritz ( time magazine ) \u2013 1986 doug leone ( hp , sun ) \u2013 1988\nyolanda brown is the accounting specialist at acon investments . prior to joining acon in 2008 , ms . brown served for five years as accounting specialist at thayer capital partners . previously , ms . brown also worked at choice hotels international for 12 years in the role of supervisor and billing specialist .\nas with most kennet investments , a portion of the funding was invested in the company , while the remainder was used to purchase existing shares from the company ' s founders . this rewarded the founders for value created in the business to date , and enabled them to feel comfortable with the risks of pushing for further growth .\nale amesquita is focused on business development at sunstone partners . prior to joining sunstone partners , ale was on the business development team at prosperworks , a cloud based , cross - platform crm that plugs into g suite . throughout her time at prosperworks , ale focused on generating new business and strategically growing existing accounts in the smb space . before prosperworks , ale worked at nbcuniversal where she helped manage agency and brand relationships in the broadcast vertical . ale graduated with a b . a . in journalism and a b . a . in public relations from depaul university . ale was born in lima , peru and spent her early childhood in caracas , venezuela until finally moving to cincinnati , ohio .\n25 . the reid dennis legacy \u00a9 service des relations industrielles ( sri ) \u00a9 epfl 1976 then dennis launches institutional venture partners ( ivp ) in 1976 . the same year , mcmurtry and marquardt found technology venture investors ( tvi ) with james bochnowski ( shugart assoc . ) later join pete thomas ( intel ) , james katzman ( tandem ) robert kagle ( bcg )\nsantiago delgado is an operating principal who works directly with certain portfolio companies of funds sponsored by acon investments providing advice on a range of operational issues . mr . delgado began working with acon in 2018 . prior to commencing to consult for acon and with acon portfolio companies , he was a vice president at thomas h . lee partners where he was responsible for developing and implementing operational improvement , cost reduction and revenue enhancement programs for portfolio companies . prior to thomas h . lee partners , mr . delgado was a consultant at bain & company with a focus on increasing value of companies in the technology , industrial and retail industries . mr . delgado started his career at national instruments , with roles in engineering , product management and corporate development .\n30 . the new players \u00a9 service des relations industrielles ( sri ) \u00a9 epfl 1976 1978 foundersdubose montgomery was a dick kramlich ( arthurfounder of menlo ventures in rock & associates ) 1976 . carlisle joined in 1982 frank bonsal ( alexand jarve in 1985 brown ) chuck newall ( t . rowe price ) ed glassmeyer co - founded in 1978 with stewart greenfield of oak investment partners .\nimpartner provides a saas - based partner relationship management tool that simplifies all aspects of managing indirect channels . the product is a full - featured saas - based enterprise application for partner / community management . it allows an enterprise to enable branded portals for all of its channel partners . these branded portals provide the conduit for a customer to arm its channel with content , leads and other services .\n\u201cautomation enables the best accounting firms to reduce their costs , save time and increase the speed and quality of their service . we are incredibly proud to be working with so many great firms who are redefining small business accounting and delighted to be partnering with such an experienced growth investor as kennet . with this investment we will be able to further improve our industry\u00ad leading technology and to help even more firms enhance their bookkeeping processes . \u201d\nis an exclusive , invitation - only online destination where invited members discover premier brands in time limited campaigns . it is the leading european private buyers\u2019 club with more than 400 brand relationships across the region and an online community of more than 3 . 5 million members . it has operations in spain , germany and italy , and offers a unique and efficient direct marketing channel to its brand partners .\nfounded in 1983 , accel partners has a long history of excellence and innovation in the venture capital business and is dedicated to partnering with outstanding entrepreneurs and management teams to build world - class companies . accel today invests globally using dedicated teams and market - specific strategies for local geographies , with offices in palo alto , california ; london , uk ; and bangalore , india ; as well as in china via the\nfollowing kennet ' s investment , chipidea expanded its business considerably , building the world ' s largest group of analog and mixed signal engineers in a private company . in february 2007 , chipidea acquired the assets of nordic semiconductor ' s data converter ip business unit , adding a significant catalog of ip to its analog and mixed - signal portfolio . by june 2007 , chipidea had 312 employees and had operations in portugal , belgium , france , poland , china , and macau .\njennifer has over 19 years of experience in corporate and fund accounting and administration in the asset management industry . prior to sunstone partners , jennifer was controller of matthews international capital management , a u . s . investment firm focused on multiple investing strategies in asia . before that , jen spent the first 12 years of her career in public accounting with pricewaterhousecoopers , llp where she was most recently a senior manager and leader in the alternative asset management practice .\nmike currently serves as a board director of netspi and host analytics , and is a board observer at alienvault and hytrust . mike is a former board director or observer of arxan technologies ( acquired by ta associates ) , bluecat ( acquired by madison dearborn ) , fruition partners ( acquired by csc ) , prolexic ( acquired by akamai ) , solera networks ( acquired by blue coat ) , tablus ( acquired by emc ) and voltage security ( acquired by hp ) .\nprior to joining trident capital in 2008 , john was the ceo of clinicomp intl . , a hospital emr company . earlier in his career , john\u2019s wide ranging industry roles included regional vp of strategic planning and corporate development for st . joseph health system and co - founder of two other healthcare it companies . john has also been an operating partner at jp morgan partners , where he helped turn around eight troubled portfolio company investments while serving as president , ceo or board member .\n37 . august , foundation \u00a9 service des relations industrielles ( sri ) \u00a9 epfllightspeed , redpoint jim anderson ( the a in mpae ) , kathryn gould marquardt ( tvi ) & john ( oracle ) , johnston ( tvi , h & q ) bill elmore ( inman ) launch august in 1995 . launch foundation in 1995 . redpoint was founded in 1999 by top the vc arm of weiss , peck & greerpartners each from brentwood venture venture partners ( 1971 ) spun - off incapital and ivp october 2000\npaulette brown is a controller at acon investments . prior to joining acon in 2008 , ms . brown\u2019s private equity experience included serving for four years as the controller at perseus and as the accounting manager at thayer capital partners for five years , each washington , dc - based private equity firms . ms . brown has also worked as a senior accountant in the corporate brokerage division of insignia / esg , a commercial real estate firm , and at manor care and its former subsidiary , choice hotels international , where she was a senior accountant and manager of the franchise billing department .\n31 . the new players \u00a9 service des relations industrielles ( sri ) \u00a9 epfl 1981 1981 bill bowes is the founder and prior to founding usvp , bill was the founding shareholder ( and its first employee ) of sevin rosen was founded in 1981 by amgen l . j . sevin ( mostek ) and ben rosen ( ti ) 1982 paul ferri , a venture capitalist for more than 30 years , was the founding partner of matrix partners in 1982 . prior to matrix , he founded hellman ferri investment associates ( 1977 to 1982 ) and was a general partner of westven management ( 1970 to 1978 ) .\n60 . and a few people \u00a9 service des relations industrielles ( sri ) \u00a9 epfl a relatively recent activity sir david cooksey was the founder of advent venture partners in 1981 and was chief executive from 1981 to 1987 and bryan wood chairman from 1987 until his retirement in founder 1982 2006 . michiel de haan founder 1980 1982 vincent worms and thomas mckinley tvm launched in 1983 with \u20ac87m founded in 1945 by british banks ; the 3i group was created in 1987 a us company created in 1969 by when the banks sold their stakes to alan patricof which has a a public limited company . european presence since the 80s urltoken\nemiliano b . machado is a director at acon investments . prior to joining acon in 2009 , mr . machado was an associate with credit suisse\u2019s latin america investment banking group in new york . prior to that , mr . machado was an associate with fm & co . , a cross border m & a advisory boutique in new york . mr . machado worked previously at mtn capital partners , a private equity firm in new york as well as in the principal investments division of funbep pension fund in brazil . mr . machado may , from time to time , serve on the board of directors of an acon fund portfolio company\nscott hammack is a multiple time successful technology entrepreneur and ceo . he currently serves as executive chairman of sunstone partners portfolio company , netspi . previously , scott was ceo of prolexic technologies , a trident capital portfolio company sold to akamai technologies in 2014 for $ 415 million . prior to prolexic , scott was chairman and ceo of cyberguard corporation ( nasdaq : cybg ) , where he successfully turned around the company from near bankruptcy and then it ultimately was sold to secure computing for $ 295 million . scott started his career as founder & ceo of masterchart , which he started in his basement , bootstrapped , and eventually sold to allscripts , inc . for $ 125 million .\n36 . benchmark capital \u00a9 service des relations industrielles ( sri ) \u00a9 epfl 1995 bruce dunlevie andy rachleff bob kagle kevin harvey david biernein 1995 bruce dunlevie and andy rachleff , two veterans of the industry ( from mpae , merillpickard , anderson & eyre ) , decided to create their own company , benchmark . their goalwas to have a firm with a\nfundamentally different architecture ,\nwith no one person at thetop . the men had connections , money and their own brain power and they immediately setto work . they added two more partners to their ranks in very short order , bob kagle from theventure capital world and kevin harvey from the technology sector , and then brought indavid bierne , who had built a highly successful executive search business centeredaround technology .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\n, a fast growing online advertising company that specialises in dynamic retargeting . the financing will be used to fund next performance\u2019s continued european expansion .\nnext performance delivers high value retargeting and audience targeting services for brands and large retailers using its proprietary optimization technology . next performance\u2019s innovative offering includes dynamic personalized banners , local targeting and massive reach campaigns on multiple business models ( cpa ,\n) . since its establishment in 2008 , next performance has expanded rapidly - its client base has increased from 11 customers in january 2009 to over 500 in may 2011 . the combined retargeting and audience targeting proposition has enabled next performance to provide advertisers with a unique solution both to retarget existing customers as well as to acquire new customers .\nlaunched in 2008 , next performance delivers high value online retargeting and audience targeting services for brands and large retailers . the company has 500 clients across europe ( france ,\ngermany , austria , netherlands , switzerland , belgium , italy , spain , and portugal ) . working with ad exchanges , networks and exclusive publishers and using its proprietary optimization technology , next performance delivers billions of personalized dynamic banner impressions per month . for more information :\nwe use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website . you can opt out of tracking cookies being set if you wish .\nspreadshirt will use the funding to add new products and capabilities to its online platform , to strengthen its international footprint , and for innovative messaging to the massive market of people who wear clothes .\n\u201cspreadshirt mixes an online \u2018web 2 . 0\u2019 platform with the offline worlds of fashion , mass customization , and real - time manufacturing . combining this with our global coverage means we require a financing partner with a range of experience to contribute more than simply cash , \u201d says\n, demonstrated their partnership mindset , and past results . we were sold . \u201d\n\u201cspreadshirt is an example of a capital - efficient business that has built not only a strong leadership position in europe , but also quality leadership in north america , \u201d comments mr . bleyleben . \u201cthe entrepreneurial team behind spreadshirt \u2014 founder and chairman\njana eggers \u2014 have built a dynamic , innovative business for mass - customized ecommerce . \u201d mr . bleyleben was elected to join spreadshirt\u2019s board .\nspreadshirt is the \u201cthings you wear\u201d answer to the growing desire for personal branding \u2014 letting customers quickly create one - of - a - kind , high - quality , expressive apparel . our customers are :\nbuyers . like tattoos , phone skins and myspace or facebook pages , spreadshirt lets customers show who they are with what they wear , be it customized t - shirts , hoodies , jackets , bags , or accessories . if consumers don\u2019t immediately have their own ideas , they are supported in finding what\u2019s right for them with hundreds of thousands of top - quality designs from spreadshirt\u2019s extensive design community .\nholiday inn express , and nissan , along with individual designers , bloggers and hobbyists , to offer unique , expressive clothing for their brand without worrying about demand management , inventory , manufacturing , logistics , payments or customer service . a basic spreadshirt shop is free to set up and to operate .\ndesigners . each week designers compete for fame and monetary prizes at lafraise , europe\u2019s largest t - shirt design competition and a spreadshirt brand . the community votes , the designers get immediate feedback on their work , and limited edition t - shirts are printed and sold . lafraise also works with top brands like celio , greenpeace , and sony to offer unique , crowd - sourced t - shirt designs to their communities and customers .\nbrightcove , comscore , etsy , facebook , focus media , foundry networks , gameforge , glammedia , imperva , infinera , interwoven , jboss , kayak , macromedia , metropcs , mu sigma , polycom / picturetel , portal software , qliktech , rapt , real networks , redback networks , riverbed , sohu . com ,\net , veritas , walmart . com , webroot , xensource , and zimbra .\ncloud security company continues rapid growth as federal governments & global 2000 customers increasingly battle cyber attacks and demand ddos protection systems .\nprolexic technologies has announced the completion of a $ 13 . 9 million financing led by\nfounded in 2003 , prolexic was the first company to establish global scrubbing centers to stop ddos ( distributed denial - of - service ) attacks in the cloud . leveraging unique filtering techniques , high - speed bandwidth and peering , advanced routing and other patent - pending devices , prolexic provides the most advanced and powerful ddos detection and network protection systems available .\nprolexic\u2019s ddos mitigation service utilizes the company\u2019s proprietary mitigation & control software and its experienced global security operations team together with the necessary bandwidth and hardware to fend off ddos cyber attacks . regardless of an attack\u2019s size or complexity , prolexic ensures its customers are protected .\nboth the federal government and private sector have experienced a surge in cyber attacks . according to the\ndepartment of homeland security , federal agencies suffered 41 , 776 cyber attacks in 2010 , an increase of almost 40 % over 2009 . in the private sector , several global 2000 companies experienced cyber attacks following the recent wikileaks ordeal , which highlighted the disruptive power of larger ddos attacks .\nfounded in 2003 , prolexic is an it security provider of cloud - based cyber defense solutions , such as distributed denial - of - service ( ddos ) detection and mitigation , for the federal government and global 2000 customers . for more information please visit urltoken\nchipidea is a prime example of an established business that used external financing intelligently to manage a careful geographic and business line expansion plan .\nanalog and mixed - signal engineers are a scarce resource within the semiconductor industry . chipidea had established a critical mass of engineers in this area .\nsemiconductor ip is a european strength . several of the most important providers of semiconductor ip are headquartered in europe , including the worlds ' largest vendor ,\nduring the summer of 2007 , michael was instrumental in leading the board ' s discussions with potential acquirers that had approached the company . in august 2007 , chipidea was acquired by\nexits in the past six years , and represents yet another example of a home - grown european technology company that was able to achieve global market leadership .\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\u201ctrademob has rapidly developed a leadership position in the large and fast - growing market for app marketing , \u201d said hillel zidel . \u201cwhat ravi and the team have developed over the last two years is hugely impressive , and we ' re excited to be working together to create a global market leader . trademob is a great example of the type of founder - led , capital - efficient business that we like to invest in . \u201d\nof trademob . \u201cwe\u2019re excited to have a partner on board that provides us not only capital , but also vast strategic experience in our market . \u201d\nfounded in 2010 in berlin , trademob optimizes mobile app campaigns , helping app marketers increase user retention , in - app engagement and app store ranking . using its innovative tracking technology and real - time campaign optimization technology , trademob delivers exceptional performance to mobile marketers . trademob provides advertisers with access to more than 100 mobile ad networks and has a reach of more than 500 million mobile users in 190 countries . clients include ebay classifieds , booking . com , universal music , axel springer\nand many others . the company has offices in berlin , london , madrid , paris and new york .\nsince officially launching its app marketing offering in november 2011 , trademob has experienced double - digit monthly revenue growth and is now one of the leading app marketing platforms in europe .\nberlin - based trademob is a data - driven mobile app marketing platform led by technology entrepreneurs and math experts . founded in august 2010 , trademob offers its clients an easy and efficient opportunity to promote their mobile apps globally while optimizing mobile marketing goals and budgets . trademob\u2019s optimization engine and data - driven approach maximize active app users , in - app engagement and mobile revenue . the company\u2019s independent platform aggregates all relevant ad networks and reaches more than 500 million mobile users worldwide . for more information , visit urltoken .\nfollowing the motto \u201cfunding your ideas , \u201d tengelmann ventures gmbh , a fully - owned subsidiary of the tengelmann group , has been investing in fresh and rapidly growing startups for several years and has now become one of the most significant startup investors in germany 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. for more information : urltoken\nthe ai event of the year for growth marketers . aug . 21 - 22\nthe best in ai . an invite - only executive event . oct . 22 - 23\nrecommind , which offers an \u201cediscovery\u201d service aimed at law firms , has raised $ 7 . 5 million in a first round of venture funding . despite the slowing economy , chief executive robert tennant says his company should stay very busy in the coming months .\nthat\u2019s because san francisco - based recommind provides a key tool for litigation . its axcelerate product is used during electronic discovery , also known as ediscovery , which is the initial process of sorting through electronic records . with financial institutions collapsing , and legal battles likely to follow , the need for ediscovery may be on the rise . tennant says recommind has been getting increased requests from its law firm customers , and he expects more to come , even as many companies cut back on their costs .\n\u201csome technology companies\u2019 capital decisions will get delayed \u2026 but when a judge says , \u2018thou shalt produce , \u2019 you have to produce , \u201d he says .\nof course , there are other startups entering the market \u2014 either involved directly in ediscovery or in archiving documents for legal purposes \u2014 and they\u2019re getting funding , too . for example , mimosa systems raised $ 17 million earlier this year . other competitors include ediscovery company attenex and enterprise search company autonomy . ( recommind also provides enterprise search . )\nbut tennant says recommind\u2019s service is particularly advanced . he calls it \u201cediscovery 2 . 0\u201d \u2014 a phrase tennant sounds slightly embarrassed to use , but which gets the idea across . recommind\u2019s axcelerate automates the initial process of sorting through documents and judging their relevance , thus making ediscovery faster and more affordable .\nrecommind has also been in the business for a while , with customers like well - known legal firms cooley godward kronish and wilson sonsini goodrich and rosati . it\u2019s already profitable , and has been growing at about 100 percent per year , tennant says . so why does it need the funding ? there\u2019s a big opportunity for growth , he says . recommind will use the money to expand its sales team and also acquire some new technology .\nyou\u2019ve funded your growth the hard way : by selling real value to real customers .\nyou don\u2019t need venture capital to validate your idea : the market has already done that . you need a different kind of capital .\nwe\u2019re an experienced growth equity investor with a long track record of building global market leaders and achieving high - value exits .\nthe companies we invest in often do not need money to survive . they have options .\nbut the right investment from the right partner can help them keep ahead of their markets , expand internationally , ramp up their sales forces and lead to greater value for shareholders .\nthe trigger to raise capital may be a desire to accelerate expansion with additional funding , or to create liquidity for the founders or early investors ."]}
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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 \u03b5\u03af\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c3\u03b5 \u03ba\u03c1\u03af\u03c3\u03b7 \u03b1\u03bb\u03bb\u03ac \u03ad\u03c7\u03b5\u03b9 \u03ba\u03c1\u03ac\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c3\u03c4\u03c1\u03b1\u03c4\u03cc \u03c3\u03b5 \u03b5\u03c4\u03bf\u03b9\u03bc\u03cc\u03c4\u03b7\u03c4\u03b1 ! \u03c4\u03bf \u00ab\u03c8\u03ae\u03c6\u03b9\u03c3\u03bc\u03b1 \u03b3\u03b9\u03b1 \u03c4\u03bf \u03c4\u03c3\u03ac\u03bc\u03b9\u03ba\u03bf \u03b6\u03ae\u03c4\u03b7\u03bc\u03b1\u00bb , \u03b7 \u03b8\u03ad\u03c3\u03b7 \u03c0\u03bf\u03c5 \u03ba\u03b1\u03c4\u03b1\u03bb\u03b1\u03bc\u03b2\u03ac\u03bd\u03b5\u03b9 \u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03bd \u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03b5\u03ba\u03bb\u03bf\u03b3\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc \u03c3\u03c4\u03af\u03b2\u03bf \u03c3\u03c4\u03b7\u03bd \u03b1\u03bb\u03b2\u03b1\u03bd\u03af\u03b1 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c0\u03c9\u03c2 \u03b5\u03c0\u03b7\u03c1\u03b5\u03ac\u03b6\u03b5\u03b9 \u03c4\u03b9\u03c2 \u03c3\u03c7\u03ad\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2 \u03bc\u03b5 \u03c4\u03b7\u03bd \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 ) ."]}
{"id": 56278, "summary": [{"text": "the montreal east refinery ( french : raffinerie de montr\u00e9al-est ) was an oil refinery located in montreal east and formerly shell canada 's largest refinery .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "as of october 2010 , refinery operations permanently ceased and the facility was subsequently converted into a storage terminal . ", "topic": 12}], "title": "montreal east refinery ( shell canada )", "paragraphs": ["rome2rio makes travelling from montreal to montreal east refinery ( shell canada ) easy .\nrome2rio makes travelling from montreal airport ( yul ) to montreal east refinery ( shell canada ) easy .\nshell to convert montreal east refinery into terminal \u2013 royal dutch shell plc . com\nit takes approximately 50 min to get from montreal to montreal east refinery ( shell canada ) , including transfers .\nthe quickest way to get from montreal to montreal east refinery ( shell canada ) is by taxi which takes 19 min .\nthe distance between montreal and montreal east refinery ( shell canada ) is 14 km . the road distance is 18 km .\nthe cheapest way to get from montreal to montreal east refinery ( shell canada ) is by drive which costs $ 1 - $ 3 .\nthe quickest way to get from montreal airport ( yul ) to montreal east refinery ( shell canada ) is by taxi which takes 27 min .\nthe distance between montreal airport ( yul ) and montreal east refinery ( shell canada ) is 25 km . the road distance is 29 km .\nit takes approximately 1 h 12 min to get from montreal airport ( yul ) to montreal east refinery ( shell canada ) , including transfers .\nstm operates a bus from montreal to montreal east refinery ( shell canada ) hourly . tickets cost $ 3 and the journey takes 49 min .\nan alkylate plant is built in montreal east refinery to produce alkylates for aviation fuels .\nthe cheapest way to get from montreal airport ( yul ) to montreal east refinery ( shell canada ) is by drive which costs $ 2 - $ 4 .\nsuncor energy products partnership \u2013 montreal refinery 11701 sherbrooke st . east montreal , quebec canada h1b 1c3 t : 514 - 640 - 8000 f : 514 - 645 - 4984\nthe shell refinery in montreal east could be shutting down production as parent company royal dutch shell said it ' s conducting a strategic review of assets .\nroyal dutch shell confirmed on wednesday the montreal refinery is in the company ' s sights .\nshell canada products ltd . is closing its montreal east refinery , making the 76 - year - old plant the latest victim of the huge losses piling up among north american refiners .\nthe montreal east refinery has a long history in the city , celebrating its 75th anniversary last year . it ' s the largest shell refinery in canada , processing some 130 , 000 barrels of crude oil each day .\nshell canada received a provincial government letter monday morning authorizing it to proceed with the dismantling of its oldest refinery in the country in the east end of montreal , a company spokesman said .\nthere is no direct connection from montreal airport ( yul ) to montreal east refinery ( shell canada ) . however , you can take the bus to montreal , pq , take the walk to station berri - uqam , take the line 1 subway to station honor\u00e9 - beaugrand , take the walk to station honor\u00e9 - beaugrand / terminus nord , take the line 186 bus to sherbrooke / gamble , then take the walk to montreal east refinery ( shell canada ) . alternatively , you can take a vehicle from montreal airport ( yul ) to montreal east refinery ( shell canada ) via station berri - uqam , station honor\u00e9 - beaugrand , station honor\u00e9 - beaugrand / terminus nord , and sherbrooke / gamble in around 1 h 31 min .\nsuncor energy east coast canada suncor centre 140 kelsey drive st . john\u2019s , newfoundland canada a1b 0t2 t : 709 - 778 - 3500\ncalgary , alberta and brentwood , tennessee , august 2 , 2010 - - shell canada products ( shell ) and delek us holdings , inc . ( delek us ) today announced that they have agreed to end negotiations regarding a potential sale of the shell montreal east refinery .\nworkshops set up by the federal government at shell\u2019s montreal refinery during the war made navy valves and other war materials .\nthe battle to save hundreds of montreal jobs has failed with shell canada ' s decision friday to reject two final purchase offers and close its largest canadian refinery .\n\u201cwe thank delek us for their interest in the montreal east refinery , \u201d said richard oblath , vice president , downstream portfolio for shell . \u201cthis concludes a more than one - year process conducted by us to find a buyer for the montreal east refinery . during this time , more than 100 companies were contacted regarding the asset , none of whom saw an acceptable future for the site as a refinery . \u201d\nshell fuels aviators alcock and brown ' s first west to east transatlantic flight from newfoundland to ireland .\nposted in : bloomberg , bp , canada , oil , peter voser , royal dutch shell plc , shell , shell job cuts .\nfacilities are added to the chemical plant at montreal east refinery for the production of detergent base stocks for the soap industry , and motor alkylate as well as epoxy - type resins .\ndelsan aim entered into an asset sales agreement with shell products canada inc . in 2012 to undertake the complete decommissioning and demolition of the aboveground equipment located in the former process area of the shell montreal east refinery ( mer ) in montreal , quebec . as the aboveground demolition work was completed , shell followed with the below - grade demolition , soil remediation and sewer abandonment work .\nour montreal refinery public notifications are also available at the association industrielle de l\u2019est de montr\u00e9al ' s website .\njan . 7 ( bloomberg ) \u2014 royal dutch shell plc said it will convert its montreal east refinery into an oil - products terminal because the plant no longer fits into the company\u0092s \u0093long - term strategy . \u0094\nnormandeau and economic development minister cl\u00e9ment gignac say the decision to allow the dismantling of the massive refinery falls in line with a desire to diversity the economy of the east end of montreal .\nthe suncor montreal refinery public notifications are an important part of the ongoing dialogue that we want to continue with our neighbours . it allows suncor to share information about our activities that could have an impact on our neighbouring citizens or on the east montreal community .\nshell is converting its montreal refinery into a storage centre for gasoline , diesel and aviation fuels . ( ( paul chiasson / canadian press ) )\nthe refinery provided about 7 per cent of canada ' s 1 . 8 million barrels of daily refining capacity . montreal east primarily supplied the quebec and maritime markets . its closure will leave behind just two refineries in quebec , the suncor energy inc . plant in montreal and a quebec city ultramar refinery , which is owned by refining giant valero energy corp .\neast refinery . this review was comprehensive and involved significant efforts to market the facility to a number of parties . despite these significant efforts no parties expressed an interest in purchasing the refinery during this time and so shell announced its intention to convert the refinery in january .\nshell canada invests $ 400 - million in a diesel hydrotreater project at its montreal east and scotford refineries . using the newest generation of hydrotreaters in canada , the refineries would produce on - spec ultra low sulphur diesel with a maximum of 15 ppm sulphur content when construction completed in 2006 .\nshell opens its scotford refinery , one of north america\u2019s most efficient and modern refineries .\nfollowing a change of name , the company is now called the shell oil company of canada limited . despite the economic setbacks resulting from the depression , the decision to build a refinery in montreal is taken .\nmarch 21 , 2011 marks shell\u2019s 100 year anniversary in canada . one century after letter patents were filed under the ontario companies act incorporating the shell company of canada , limited .\nshell had been in talks with delek us holdings to sell the refinery , but those broke down in august , just before a superior court decision came down in favour of shell canada giving it the right to dismantle the refinery .\nfind all the transport options for your trip from montreal to montreal east refinery ( shell canada ) 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 .\nshell said the refinery injects more than $ 200 million a year into montreal\u2019s economy and there are more than 550 jobs at stake , including contractors at the refinery and workers at the gas stations and aviation fuel division .\nshell oil itself had been operating in canada since 1911 . it was incorporated as shell company of canada and began marketing gasoline in montreal . not long thereafter , shell of california set up business in vancouver where it operated as the shell company of british columbia . the two companies operated as separate entities until they merged in 1957 .\nshell canada commissioned the construction of the first offshore drilling vessel ever built in canada . the semi - submersible sedco 135f was built in a victoria shipyard .\nfind all the transport options for your trip from montreal airport ( yul ) to montreal east refinery ( shell canada ) 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 .\nthe montreal refinery manufactures low - sulfur gasoline , distillates , jet fuel , lubricating oils , waxes and bitumen . products from the refinery are used in the quebec and maritime markets , lalonde said .\nin an effort to share more information about the operations and activities of our montreal refinery with our neighbours , suncor will post all of our public notifications , news and initiatives about our refinery online .\nit is the second major canadian refinery to close , after petro - canada closed its 80 , 000 - barrel - per - day oakville , ont . , refinery in 2005 .\nsubmarines were devastating shipping in the atlantic and gulf of st . lawrence during wwii making it difficult for shell ' s montreal refinery to obtain consistent crude supply . to help ease the situation , in 1941 shell jointly sponsored a pipeline from portland , maine to montreal , taking a 20 % interest in the venture .\nthe terminal will be used to receive gasoline , diesel and aviation fuels , which will be distributed through another shell terminal in montreal , the company said in a statement distributed by canada newswire .\n\u201cunfortunately , after considerable efforts to find common ground on a number of complex issues , both sides have determined not to pursue further negotiations with regard to the montreal east refinery , \u201d said uzi yemin , president and chief executive officer of delek us holdings .\njean - claude rocheleau , the president of the union representing most workers at the montreal refinery , questioned shell ' s sincerity in its attempts to sell the facility . ( ( cbc ) )\n27 - year old jim carter opened shell ' s first service station in montreal , located on sherbrooke street . initially headquartered in montr\u00e9al , qu\u00e9bec , the shell company of canada served a market that , in 1920 , included 407 , 000 motor vehicles in the entire country . with the rise of gasoline consumption , shell adapted , creating a fleet of delivery trucks and opening its first service station in canada in montreal in 1925 .\nshell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies . we employ around 4 , 000 employees in canada .\nshell canada president lorraine mitchelmore said the two sides were\ntoo far apart on some of the terms put forward to realistically reach an agreement on the sale of the refinery .\nthe 33 - floor shell centre skyscraper opens in 1977 , consolidating the calgary offices of shell canada resources . seven years later , in 1984 , shell would move its canadian corporate headquarters here from toronto .\nroyal dutch shell said one option is converting the refinery into a terminal , which could safeguard at least some jobs .\nnicole belval says the process will begin later this summer and will take up to eight years to complete , and that the company will work with the city of montreal east to coordinate the sector by sector dismantling .\nshell was processing 3 million barrels of crude and importing 2 million barrels of products . to reduce this dependence on imports , the company added an alkylation plant at montreal east and launched an expansion project to bring refinery capacity to 40 , 000 barrels a day . the expansion included a catalytic cracker , gas recovery system and other facilities .\nshell placed 15 percent of its refinery capacity , equal to about 600 , 000 barrels a day , under review . the company would have preferred to sell the montreal plant if a buyer had surfaced , lalonde said .\nthe montreal east refinery went on stream on 24 march 1933 with an initial capacity of 5 , 000 barrels per day . initially opening with three units , the refinery expanded to include alkylation , hydro - cracking , reforming catalytic , cracking catalytic , thermal catalytic , isomerization , and desulphurization units , ultimately increasing its capacity to 130 , 000 barrels per day to date .\nthe 130 , 000 - barrel - a - day refinery was opened in 1933 , according to the shell web site .\nby the end of shell\u2019s 50th year in canada and , taking into account the assets gained through its acquisition of north star oil limited a year prior , shell canada held 21 , 500 , 000 net acres in western canada under permit , reservation or lease and sold automotive products under the shell emblem from 3700 retail outlets accounting for 1 . 25 billion gallons per year .\nthe montreal museum of fine arts ( mmfa ) ( french : mus\u00e9e des beaux - arts de montr\u00e9al ( mbam ) ) is an art museum in montreal , quebec , canada . it is the city ' s largest museum and is amongst the most prominent in canada . the museum is located on the historic golden square mile stretch of sherbrooke street .\nflying j inc . and shell canada products announced the combination of their road transport businesses in canada . the new joint venture included shell canada products\u2019 national cardlock network and flying j\u2019s canadian travel plazas . as well , shell and flying j invested more than $ 200 million to build new facilities\u2014including more than 15 new travel plazas which feature shell gasolines - and remodel existing ones to create a comprehensive network for canadian road transport customers .\nthe decision to close the montreal refinery is a blow to the 500 employees , including about 330 unionized workers and up to 400 contractors that have been hired for various projects .\nshell has been operating in canada since 1911 and employs approximately 8 , 000 people across the country . a leading manufacturer , distributor and marketer of refined petroleum products , shell produces natural gas , natural gas liquids and bitumen , and is canada\u2019s largest producer of sulphur . shell is one of canada\u2019s oil sands developers and operates the athabasca oil sands projects on behalf of the joint venture partners .\nthe closure will leave montreal with one operational commercial refinery , owned by suncor energy inc . ( tsx : su ) . but some observers questioned if its days are also numbered .\nthe montreal botanical garden ( french : jardin botanique de montr\u00e9al ) is a large botanical garden in montreal , quebec , canada comprising 75 ha of thematic gardens and greenhouses . it was designated a national historic site of canada in 2008 as it is considered to be one of the most important botanical gardens in the world due to the extent of its collections and facilities .\nthe tank sealing technique was another innovation by shell to stop a practice by some dealers of dumping low - quality gasoline into a shell tank . this first in canada guaranteed to the customer that the gasoline requested was a shell product .\nshell spokesman larry lalonde said it will likely take\nabout a year\nto convert the montreal refinery to a terminal . the company told workers it will keep the plant running until\nmore becomes known in the coming months .\nin the atlantic / quebec region , product movements from refineries to terminals occur primarily by ship . an exception is the unit train employed by ultramar to move product from their refinery near quebec city to montr\u00e9al . ultramar is currently planning to build a pipeline from the st . romuald refinery across the river from quebec city to east - end montreal to be operated in conjunction with the unit trains .\nmontreal east will be at least the fourth refinery to fall victim to declining demand in the past four months . late last year , valero energy corp . closed a 210 , 000 - barrel - per - day refinery in delaware city , del . , which had been losing $ 1 - million ( u . s . ) a day . western refining inc . closed a small refinery in new mexico last november and sunoco inc . shut down operations at its 145 , 000 - barrel - a - day eagle point refinery in new jersey in october .\n\u0093the entire conversion is probably going to take the better part of a year , \u0094 said larry lalonde , a spokesman for shell canada .\nin 1963 , the name of our rapidly - growing company was officially changed to shell canada limited . through the 1960s and 1970s , shell canada continued to grow , exploring for petroleum resources in a number of canadian locations and introducing new , innovative technologies and products to the canadian marketplace .\nin 2007 , majority shareholder royal dutch shell plc , purchased the remaining shares of shell canada it did not already own . since the integration there has been significant investment in major projects like the oil sands and greater access to shell\u2019s global expertise and technology .\nanalysts said it is unlikely other canadian refineries , which are more financially robust , will close . montreal east faced tougher economics because of its age and a relatively simple design that made it unable to process certain types of petroleum , and consequently cut into profits .\nthe refinery is the largest operated by shell in canada . it processes more than 130 , 000 barrels of crude oil daily . shell will be left with two canadian refineries : sarnia , ont . , and near edmonton . but it also imports refined products from other facilities around the world .\nmcgill university is a public research university in montreal , quebec , canada . it was established in 1821 by royal charter , granted by king george iv of the united kingdom . the university bears the name of james mcgill , a montreal merchant from scotland whose bequest in 1813 formed the university ' s precursor , mcgill college .\nshell conducts a 14 - well program on the west coast over two years until a moratorium was declared . exploratory drilling is also done on the east coast near sable island , which wound down in 1977 after 47 wells had been drilled without encountering commercial quantities of hydrocarbons . shell also plays a major role in initiating construction of offshore drilling rigs on the east coast . the first halifax - built rig , the sedco h , was used in shell ' s exploration activities .\nanalysts said shell will likely replace its refinery output with refined products imported from europe , where a shift to diesel engines has left excess gasoline supply .\nsuncor energy products partnership \u2013 edmonton refinery p . o . box 97 stn main edmonton , ab canada t5j 2g9 t : 780 - 410 - 5610 f : 780 - 467 - 8495\nshell\u2019s $ 1 . 4 billion state - of - the - art scotford refinery and petrochemical plant opened near edmonton , alberta in 1984 . as one of north america ' s most modern and efficient refineries , the scotford refinery became the first refinery in the world to refine only synthetic crude oil extracted from the massive alberta oil sands deposits .\nsuncor operates refineries in alberta , ontario and quebec , canada , and in colorado , usa .\nat the commerce city refinery , a $ 540 million ( us $ 445 million ) upgrade has enabled the refinery to meet clean fuels regulations and handle a wider range of oil sands products .\nshell\u2019s first self - serve gas station opened in vancouver in 1968 . shell was the first major oil company in canada to open self - serve gas stations , an innovation that quickly spread across the industry . innovation in retail marketing was a hallmark of shell canada limited\u2019s activity with other significant initiatives being the introduction of in - station convenience stores and the development of the rapidlube franchise .\nproducts ( shell ) today announced that this process has been unsuccessful and that it will now proceed with converting the refinery to a terminal . the decision comes after considerable effort to market the refinery , including a cooperative effort with a special committee , led by\nthe authorization to dismantle the refinery also comes with a condition that shell de - contaminate the land , something normandeau says also falls in line with local wishes .\nshell ' s first canadian refinery , shellburn , came on stream late in 1932 . with an initial capacity of 3 , 500 barrels per day , the refinery produced a limited range of gasolines , light and heavy fuel oils , and asphalt for road paving .\naudience relations , cbc p . o . box 500 station a toronto , on canada , m5w 1e6\nin 1992 , shell donated 8 , 900 hectares of land in british columbia to the nature conservancy of canada . this donation was the largest private land donation in canadian history and the property became the mount broadwood heritage conservation site . shell canada and the nature conservancy of canada ( ncc ) have partnered on land conservation projects for 28 years . as one of the ncc\u2019s longest standing and largest contributors , shell has donated more than $ 6 . 5 million in financial resources , land and mineral rights .\nshell canada is a unit of royal dutch shell group ( nyse : rds . a ) , the british - dutch energy giant that is one of the world ' s biggest oil and gas companies , with operations spanning the globe .\nbuilt in 1933 , the montreal east refinery grew from an initial 5 , 000 - barrel - a - day plant to a 130 , 000 - barrel - a - day operation that pumps some $ 200 - million a year into the quebec economy . shell invested $ 150 - million into the operation in 2002 to make it capable of producing low - sulphur gasoline , but said yesterday it no longer fits in with the company ' s long - term strategy .\nthe sarnia refinery is built by canadian oil companies ltd . in 1952 . shell would later buy it in 1962 in the acquisition of canadian oil ( white rose ) .\nalong with the local players , business people and representatives of the various levels of government , we want to re - launch the east end of montreal ,\ngignac says .\nthe government plans to support , through subsidy programs , all credible investment projects that could contribute to this economic diversification .\nthe company also operates a national network of shell - branded stations in a market where it faces tough competition from rivals such as suncor energy ( tsx : su ) and its petro - canada unit and imperial oil ( tsx : imo ) , which operates esso stations across canada .\nshell canada became a fully - integrated petroleum company in 1957 when it bought out all the canadian exploration and production properties of u . s . - based shell oil co . , and continued to expand its retail activities at the same time .\nfrom the first tank car shipment of isopropyl alcohol to market from the montreal plant , shell added facilities in montreal , sarnia ( 1970s ) and later scotford ( 1980s ) . shell ' s leadership in canadian petrochemicals contributed to an industry whose products are used in plastics , packaging , home appliances , furniture , auto parts , carpets , jet aircraft , adhesives , paints , cellophane , and in extracting and refining lubricating oils .\nshell is already one of canada ' s largest natural gas and petrochemicals producers and a pioneer in the northern alberta oilsands , where it is spending billions of dollars in major planned expansions .\nthe refinery processes include distillation , catalytic cracking , hydrocracking , thermal cracking , catalytic reforming , isomerisation and alkylation .\nfurther additions at shellburn refinery , including a catalyctic cracking unit , increases daily capacity to 15 , 000 barrels .\nthe royal dutch / shell group incorporated its canadian business in 1911 with a capital of only $ 50 , 000 . the company opened its longue pointe bunkering plant in montr\u00e9al with just six employees a few weeks later . read more about shell canada\u2019s history below .\nebook title : \u201csir henri deterding and the nazi history of royal dutch shell\u201d \u2013 available on amazon ebook title : \u201cjohn donovan , shell\u2019s nightmare : my epic feud with the unscrupulous oil giant royal dutch shell\u201d \u2013 available on amazon . ebook title : \u201ctoxic facts about shell removed from wikipedia : how shell became the most hated brand in the world\u201d \u2013 available on amazon .\ngould , edward , oil : the history of canada ' s oil and gas industry , hancock house , 1976 .\nfirst gas flows from the sable offshore energy project , located offshore of nova scotia . shell has a 31 . 3 % interest in the project that is the first natural gas project in atlantic canada to deliver gas to the maritimes and northeastern u . s . via the maritimes and northeast pipeline . production from sable represents about 15 % of shell canada ' s natural gas production .\nshell plans on keeping a small portion of its land to use as a distribution terminal , which would employ about 25 to 30 people as opposed to the 800 who worked at the refinery .\nshell is first represented on the prairies when shell oil company of new york opened an exploration and production office in calgary and launched an exploration program in alberta . this was the beginning of what was to be a major search by the company for petroleum supply in canada .\nanjou is a borough ( arrondissement ) of the city of montreal . prior to its 2002 merger it was a city known as ville d ' anjou .\nin may 2009 , shell canada introduced new nitrogen enriched gasolines , containing a unique , patented cleaning system designed to seek and destroy engine gunk ( carbon deposits ) in all three grades of gasoline .\nbecause of their connection via major waterways , atlantic canada and quebec have good access to imports from the northeastern u . s . and europe . as a result there are a number of major independent marketers who import petroleum products into montreal for sale in the quebec and ontario markets .\nsuncor energy products partnership \u2013 sarnia refinery 1900 st . clair parkway sarnia , ontario post : p . o . box 307 , 1900 river road sarnia , ontario canada n7t 7j3 t : 519 - 337 - 2301 f : 519 - 332 - 3309\n\u201csuper shell\u201d the premium gasoline in the white pump , appears on the market .\nfigure 1 - canada ' s first oil company . letter enclosed dated 1862 , just two years after the company was formed .\nformed by albert leroy ellsworth on october 17 , 1906 , the british - american oil company began by distributing kerosene and lubricating oils in toronto . it built a refinery within a year and expanded into quebec shortly thereafter . later it purchased the winnipeg oil company in order to expand onto the prairies . in 1924 b - a moved into the united states where it established the british - american oil producing company to develop its properties in oklahoma . it also formed the toronto pipeline company in the same year to build a gathering system for an illinois filed . six years later it began to acquire a tanker fleet to transport east texas crude to montreal . by 1936 ba had outlets in most provinces of canada and refineries in toronto , montreal , moose jaw , saskatchewan and coutts , alberta .\nthe company is in exclusive talks to sell the stanlow refinery in the u . k . , as well as the hamburg and heide refineries in germany , to essar oil ltd . it also may put its gothenburg refinery and marketing business in sweden up for sale , kirsten smart , a spokeswoman for shell , said dec . 15 .\nconstruction begins on shell canada\u2019s calgary research centre . the $ 21 million research and laboratory facility , located near the university of calgary , would support downstream research and the petroleum exploration and production operations of the company .\npresident and country chair .\ntherefore , we will continue with our plans to convert the refinery in to a terminal .\nshell installs its \u2018scot\u2019 ( shell claus off - gas treating ) process at waterton gas plant at a cost of approximately $ 21m to reduce sulphur - dioxide emissions .\ncanadian oil companies ltd . was formed in 1901 in petrolia , ontario . three years later it merged with several other firms and then went bankrupt . the national refining co . of cleveland reorganized the company in 1908 and ran it for the next thirty years . in 1938 national refining found itself in financial trouble . the montreal brokerage firm of nesbitt , thompson and co . purchased control at this point . canadian oil companies ltd . continued to expand and by 1962 had production of 5000 bopd , two refineries and 3000 white rose service stations across canada ( figure 8 ) . it was at that time the largest canadian owned oil company in canada . that same year shell oil bought the company and it was merged into shell canada .\na major natural gas field at jumping pound in alberta was discovered in 1944 . a processing plant followed in 1951 and a groundbreaking sulphur recovery plant in 1952 . sometimes referred to as canada ' s\nsour gas laboratory ,\nmuch of shell\u2019s development of sour gas processing came from its experience there . it was the first sulphur plant in canada .\nshell acquired about 13 . 1 million acres off the west coast for geophysical exploration .\nshell invests $ 400 million to produce ultra low sulphur diesel with < 15ppm sulphur .\ncanadian oil companies ltd . - a large independent bought out by shell in 1962 .\nin 1930 , shell became the first major oil company to introduce engine oil lubricants which they eventually marketed in canada and the rest of the world . shell international has consistently been at the forefront of fuels and lubricants technology , pioneering new formulations and helping deliver fuel economy for more than 90 years . shell was one of the first to launch a multi - grade engine oil in 1960 and in the 1970s , shell pioneered the use of detergents in vehicle oils to help keep engines clean .\nthe refinery stopped production of petroleum products nine months ago and had been functioning as a distribution terminal ever since , employing about 100 people .\ncommerce city , colo . : 98 , 000 - barrel - per - day refinery produces gasoline , diesel fuel and paving - grade asphalt\nshell will convert the refinery , which employs 500 full - time personnel and up to 400 contract workers , into a terminal to distribute gasoline , diesel and aviation fuels , which industry observers say will likely be imported from europe .\nover the past few months , the various analyses led our government to conclude that the closure of the shell refinery would in now way compromise quebec ' s supply of petroleum products ,\nnormandeau said in a statement .\nmarket with shell ' s innovative products . i also want to thank the employees of the\nat the sarnia refinery , a $ 1 billion investment in new equipment has enabled the production of lower sulphur diesel fuel and improved operational efficiency .\nthe companies in which royal dutch shell plc directly and indirectly owns investments are separate entities . in this press release \u201cshell\u201d , \u201cshell group\u201d and \u201croyal dutch shell\u201d are sometimes used for convenience where references are made to royal dutch shell plc and its subsidiaries in general . likewise , the words \u201cwe\u201d , \u201cus\u201d and \u201cour\u201d are also used to refer to subsidiaries in general or to those who work for them . these expressions are also used where no useful purpose is served by identifying the particular company or companies . \u2018\u2018subsidiaries\u2019\u2019 , \u201cshell subsidiaries\u201d and \u201cshell companies\u201d as used in this press release refer to companies in which royal dutch shell either directly or indirectly has control , by having either a majority of the voting rights or the right to exercise a controlling influence .\nrocheleau said the shut down of the shell refinery would drop quebec ' s refining capacity by 25 per cent , but in a communiqu\u00e9 monday , normandeau said the province ' s supply will be met by the two working refineries that remain .\nterminal locations are governed by proximity to markets and alternative transportation modes . this region provides an excellent example of product exchanges as imperial oil and irving oil provide refined petroleum products to shell , petrocanada and ultramar at atlantic terminals in exchange for similar quantities of product in montreal and quebec city .\nbut lalonde said shell determined potential negotiations could drag on for months with no likelihood of success .\nafter the discovery of waterton field in 1957 , shell\u2019s waterton gas plant is opened in 1962 .\nshell v - power premium gasoline launched in 2005 , shell v - power premium diesel launched in 2008 . specially formulated to actively clean your engine for better performance , shell v - power removes carbon deposits that can build up on critical engine parts , specifically intake valves and fuel injectors .\njean claude rocheleau , a former employee who now acts as a consultant to the union for the shell workers , said they have not been advised by either the government or the company that a go ahead for dismantling the refinery has been issued .\nan estimated 2 , 500 indirect jobs rely on the refinery ' s operations , which provide an estimated $ 240 million economic return for the city .\nin 1946 ba purchased the assets of union oil company of canada . in the u . s . it had operations in thirteen states with 375 wells producing 12 , 000 bopd . in 1966 ba sold its us subsidiary to the chartered corporation of dallas and most of these assets were acquired by gulf oil . gulf had also acquired a majority interest in ba canada and in 1968 ba and some of its subsidiaries were amalgamated under the name gulf oil canada ltd .\nthree groups reportedly signed confidentiality agreements to gain access to shell ' s\nelectronic data room .\nthe largest tanker on the canadian west coast , the tyee shell is launched and put into service .\nshell takes a position in coal mining as a way to bridge the world - perceived energy gap .\nthe shell brand promotes our values and the quality of our products and services all over the world .\nthis is not a shell website . click on disclaimer link at top of page for more information .\na royal dutch shell spokesperson confirmed the review could take months and no final decisions have been made .\nthe refinery has been estimated by third - party valuators to be worth between $ 120 million and $ 160 million . besides the offered price , shell said it also had to factor in the fact that the location is a profitable distribution centre for its products .\nshell created the shell environmental fund ( sef ) in 1990 , believing that it takes the ideas and commitment of all canadians to find solutions to the country\u2019s environmental dilemmas . since 1990 , the fund has awarded grants to community - driven , grassroots and action - oriented environmental projects . since 1990 , $ 15 million has been contributed to 4 , 600 environmental projects across canada .\nthe company announced in january , 2010 that it wanted to shut down the refinery , but a court injunction in july of last year prevented it from dismantling it .\nin 2002 , the company proudly became the first oil and gas company in canada to have all its key operating facilities registered to iso 14001 , an international environmental standard .\nthe three major refiners - imperial oil , shell and petrocanada - account for about 36 % of the branded stations in canada and have the largest share of stations in each of the regions except the atlantic . imperial oil is the largest retailer in canada with 1 , 978 esso stations followed by shell ' s 1 , 762 and petrocanada ' s 1 , 375 sites . it is important to note that a large percentage of these\nbranded\nstations are independently owned and operated under supply contracts with the company whose brand of gasoline is sold at that outlet .\nin august 2008 , shell acquired 61 . 7 million common shares of duvernay oil corp at a cost of over $ 5 billion . the acquisition increases shell ' s tight gas position within the prolific montney play fairway .\nshell participates in the alberta renewable diesel demonstration ( ardd ) , canada\u2019s largest cold - weather study of renewable diesel fuels , successfully demonstrating the on - road use of low level renewable diesel blends in a range of canadian climatic conditions . shell\u2019s commitment to reliable , quality fuels was the driving force behind our participation as the ultra low sulphur diesel fuel supplier and renewable diesel blender for the project .\nmarketing expansion continues despite difficult times . price - cutting and giveaways are common practice among highly competitive marketers . blending and packaging plants are built in both montreal and toronto to increase distribution of packaged products to major marketing areas .\nfigure 3 - early service company : oil well supply co . was founded in 1862 in oil city , pa and had expanded into canada before the turn of the century .\nshell aviation celebrates 100 years of delivering innovation to the aviation industry , based on louis bl\u00e9riot\u2019s flight crossing the english channel in 1909 using shell fuel . since this time shell has played a crucial role in many landmark events in the aviation industry , from helping sir frank whittle develop the jet engine to the development of alternative jet fuels today .\nthe canadian downstream petroleum industry can be broken into three distinct regions : western canada , ontario and quebec / atlantic canada . although some product movements do occur between regions , such as shipments from quebec refiners into ontario , each of these regions has historically been self - sufficient . in 2005 ontario shifted to a net import position with the closure of the oakville refinery and increased product movements from quebec refineries . product imports can play a significant role in satisfying petroleum product demand in canada . the availability of both crude oil and petroleum product imports in every region hinges on geographic constraints . some regions are better suited than others to accommodate imported products . each area has its own natural features and this creates some unique situations .\nsupported by the drive of then - president , jack mcleod , shell becomes the first company to create formal sustainable development principles . this led to the creation of the sustainable development report - one of the first of its kind in canada \u2013 outlining shell\u2019s principles , including stewardship , shared responsibility , prevention , conservation and resource management , waste management , rehabilitation and reclamation , scientific and technological innovation , and international responsibility .\nrocheleau also criticized natural resource minister nathalie normandeau , saying that she ignored more than a year and a half of work geared towards saving the 800 jobs directly tied to the refinery .\naside from the land it needs to house its distribution centre , the rest of the land used by the refinery will be sold as soon as the de - contamination is complete .\n\u201cwe must now direct our attention toward converting the refinery into a terminal in a way that is safe and ensures that there is an adequate supply of fuel for our customers in quebec , atlantic canada , and eastern ontario . in this light we look forward to the completion of the regulatory review so we can complete this activity as soon as possible , \u201d concluded oblath .\nrenewable energy p . o . box 2844 , 150 - 6 avenue s . w . calgary , alberta canada t2p 3e3 t : 1 - 866 - 344 - 0178 email : general inquiries\nthe union representing workers said it was very disappointed by the decision and shell ' s decision to inform workers by email .\nin 1911 the old standard oil company was broken up and imperial was allotted to standard oil of new jersey ( exxon ) . it has gone on to become the largest oil company in canada .\n, who have been identifying and approaching potential purchasers . shell ' s cooperation has included significant discussions with interested parties and providing access to a detailed electronic data room for qualified potential purchasers . this was part of a commitment shell made with the government of\nwhere the volume of petroleum products cannot justify the construction of a pipeline , petroleum products are transported to terminals across land by truck and rail and over water by marine tanker . in atlantic canada , all petroleum product terminals are serviced by marine tanker . in other areas of canada , railways and trucks are much more important . although transportation by truck is the most expensive transportation method , it is also the most flexible . highway truck tankers transport all gasoline from the terminals or refinery truck loading facilities ( commonly referred to as\nracks\n) to underground storage tanks at each retail outlet .\nabout 30 jobs will remain at the terminal that will distribute shell products once the entire conversion is completed in about a year .\nwith gasoline consumption rising by 60 % in the five years following wwii and auto registrations leaping , shell overhauled , renovated and updated many of its service stations . the marketing organization was streamlined and bc operations were integrated with the rest of canadian operations . to help independent dealers become established , shell employs an industry - first sale / leaseback principle to service station financing . the company also inaugurated a mortgage financing plan where shell would advance funds , secured by mortgages on the new properties allowing shell to expand its dealer network .\nsuncor energy usa inc . \u2013 commerce city refinery 5801 brighton boulevard commerce city , colorado 80022 , u . s . a . t : 303 - 286 - 5701 f : 303 - 286 - 5702\naboriginal business inquiries email : supplierengagement @ urltoken community investment and suncor energy foundation p . o . box 2844 , 150 - 6 avenue s . w . calgary , alberta canada t2p 3e3 email : general inquiries\nshell begins a drilling program to delineate two large ore bodies and unveiled a plan to extend the development of the athabasca oils sands .\nshell bought canadian oil ( white rose ) , which included 2 , 900 retail outlets , refineries in sarnia , ontario and bowden , alberta , as well as oil and gas properties . the merger increased shell ' s share of the gasoline market to about 16 % .\n\u201cbecause no buyer for the refinery had been identified by the end of last year , we announced on january 7 , 2010 that we intended to convert the refinery to a terminal and so started detailed planning for the conversion , \u201d said oblath . \u201calthough we retained hope that a buyer could be found , the conversion was planned in parallel to the sale process , since there was no guarantee a sale would occur . \u201d\nthe first semi - automatic carwashes were developed in the mid - 1940s with a conveyer belt and overhead sprinklers . shell introduced canada ' s first tunnel carwash in 1958 , and has been a leader in the field ever since . today , we have more than 260 carwashes , serving the needs of our customers and their vehicles millions of times a year .\ncertainly , it is a positive from the industry point of view that [ shell ] is going to shut the refinery and turn it into a terminal ,\nsaid ann kohler , a new york - based analyst with investment bank caris & company . but\nwe need to see one - million barrels of capacity or more be permanently closed .\ncorporate head office suncor energy inc . p . o . box 2844 , 150 - 6 avenue s . w . calgary , alberta canada t2p 3e3 t : 403 - 296 - 8000 f : 403 - 296 - 3030\nsuncor energy \u2013 central e & p p . o . box 2844 , 150 - 6 avenue s . w . calgary , alberta canada t2p 3e3 t : 403 - 296 - 8000 f : 403 - 296 - 3030\nthe companies in which shell has significant influence but not control are referred to as \u201cassociated companies\u201d or \u201cassociates\u201d and companies in which shell has joint control are referred to as \u201cjointly controlled entities\u201d . in this press release , associates and jointly controlled entities are also referred to as \u201cequity - accounted investments\u201d . the term \u201cshell interest\u201d is used for convenience to indicate the direct and / or indirect ( for example , through our 34 % shareholding in woodside petroleum ltd . ) ownership interest held by shell in a venture , partnership or company , after exclusion of all third - party interest .\nshell provides energy in a responsible way , helping the world move towards a future in which the energy used causes minimal impact on the planet .\nmost of canada ' s refined petroleum product distribution network is operated by three national oil companies ( shell , petrocanada , and imperial oil ) and a handful of regional refiners ( irving oil , ultramar , suncor energy , federated co - op , husky and chevron ) . with only a few exceptions , all products terminals are owned and operated by one of these companies .\nthe calgary - based petroleum giant will convert the 76 - year - old refinery in the eastern part of the city to a distribution terminal after rejecting two\nexpressions of interest\nthat were submitted before its tuesday deadline .\nfollowing the 1947 leduc discovery by imperial oil limited , shell quickly became the second most active explorer in alberta having acquired 400 , 000 acres in alberta and 2 million acres in saskatchewan . exploration and development proceeded on these land holdings as shell built up significant reserves of oil and natural gas .\nthe company announced plans in january to close the refinery after unsuccessfully trying to find a buyers for six months last year . since february , a special committee led by former senator michael fortier had approached potential purchasers of the facility .\n: for centuries \u201cthe mocking of samson\u201d was thought to be a copy of a famous dutch painting . then a shell microscope made a remarkable discovery .\n\u0093it was on the bubble because it\u0092s an old refinery that is not very complex , \u0094 said andy lipow , president of lipow oil associates llc in houston . \u0093other refiners will increase runs to make up for any supply shortfall . \u0094\nunion president jean - claude rocheleau questioned shell ' s sincerity in wanting a sale when one of the interested parties told him negotiations were far too brief .\nit ' s a very viable business option for shell to run a terminal within quebec and we had to make a value decision ,\nadded lalonde .\nthe community service fund ( csf ) was created in 1974 with a mandate to provide supplementary financial support to community organizations in which shell employees are personally involved .\nshell expects pressure on refining margins and costs to persist this year as the economy stays \u0093challenging , \u0094 peter voser , chief executive officer , said last month .\nthe trans mountain pipeline from edmonton to vancouver was an engineering challenge that involved crossing the rocky mountains . h . h . anderson , a pipeliner with shell , guided the line through its construction phases . the pipeline spurred plans to expand shell ' s manufacturing capabilities to an overall company capacity to 75 , 000 barrels daily ."]}
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", "topic": 23}], "title": "cool fm nigeria", "paragraphs": ["cool fm is present in 4 states as cool fm 96 . 9 lagos , cool fm 95 . 9 port harcourt , cool fm 96 . 9 abuja and cool fm 96 . 9 kano . popular and controversial oap ifedapo oyerinde , popularly referred to as freeze is one of the presenters of this station . cool fm also also operates cool tv and internet radio .\ncool fm is a broadcast radio station in lagos , nigeria , providing adult contemporary pop and rock music .\ncool fm nysc tour - our sagamu corpers were so excited to have us .\ncool fm 96 . 9 beat fm 99 . 9 ray power 100 . 5 star fm 101 . 5 eko fm 89 . 75 rhythm 93 . 7 city fm 105 . 1 choice 103 . 5 radio lagos 107 . 5 brilla fm 88 . 9 radio continental 102 . 3 wazobia fm 95 . 1 metro 97 . 6 naija fm 102 . 7 classic fm 97 . 3 bond fm 92 . 9 paramount fm 94 . 5 top radio 90 . 9 inspiration fm 92 . 3 smooth fm 98 . 1 rainbow fm 94 . 1 . this was launched yesterday .\nmailmalc : wow ! ! they sure got much there * smh * pls hw about stations in abj ? here you go : 88 . 9 - brila fm , abuja - sports 90 . 3 - craig fm 92 . 1 - vision fm , abuja 92 . 9 - kapital fm ( frcn ) , abuja 93 . 5 - aso radio , abuja 94 . 7 - rhythm fm , abuja 95 . 1 - nigeria info abuja 96 . 9 - cool fm , abuja 98 . 3 - hot fm , abuja 99 . 5 - wazobia fm , abuja 99 . 9 - kiss fm , abuja 100 . 5 \u2013 raypower fm , abuja 104 . 5 - love fm , abuja 909 - ( frcn ) , abuja follow @ urltoken\nwazobia fm was the first radio station in nigeria that produced programs in pidgin english . it came at a time when no other radio station was pidgin english inclined which made it win the heart of many nigerians especially the less educated ones . wazobia fm is owned by the owner of cool fm .\nradio cool fm lagos 96 . 9 is one of the most popular radio station broadcasting from lagos , nigeria . this radio station is operating in english language and playing lots of popular music 24 hours both air and live online . currently it is playing music genres like top 40 / pop , adult contemporary etc . cool fm lagos 96 . 9 official website is urltoken\npump it up with daddy freeze , superstar dj xclusive and super sexy hero kaylah on cool fm\u2019s road show . let them revitalize your mood and keep you energized .\nbrila fm is the first and only sport radio station in nigeria . it was founded on october 1 , 2002 and since it introduction , it had walked it way to be one of the most loved radio station in terms of sport news and analysis . it has 4 subsidiaries under it umbrella which are brila fm abuja , broadcasting at frequency 88 . 9 mhz . the others being brila fm lagos , brila fm onitsha and brila fm kaduna , broadcasting at the same frequency .\ncool fm , your # 1 hit music station . home of hit music from both local and foreign scene , as well as world ' s greatest djs and hosts including freeze , dj xclusive , kaylah , mannie , dj ttb , faith , bigmo , femi d , and many more . listen on tunein app , jandus radio app , and on cool fm app available on all major mobile platforms .\n* . 107 . 1 - sweet fm , ibadan - abeokuta expressway , abeokuta .\nno radio station in nigeria beats these three : nigeria info lagos cool fm96 . 9 lagos beat fm 99 . 9 lagos . they practically have the best oaps in nigeria . i seem to have a tepid crush on nelly kalu . those who listen to nigeria info would be familiar with her . she ' s a true definition of beauty and brains , not those nigerian college girls that memorize to get a first class , but can ' t express themselves articulately or use their degrees to create any useful impact in society .\nmmm so yummy . . . listening to this cool station is like gulping my kfc icecream any day , any time . and i love kaylah so much . she is soooo cool . online admin please blow her kisses for me . from laura .\nhave you heard of planet 101 . 1 fm , uyo currently streaming on ( urltoken )\nradio stations in nigeria are currently winning the hearts of many nigerians and are in various states of the federation . some popular radio programmes these stations offer might be cool in lagos but are not even present in abuja or port harcourt or vice versa . this had made ranking nigeria radio stations very difficult .\nnigeria celebrities biography , list , entertainment news , society , general topics \u2022recordsng . com\n* . 95 . 5 - gold fm , iloko - ijesa road , ilesa . ( frcn )\n* . 104 . 5 - living spring fm , ile - awiye , oke baale , osogbo .\ncool fm is unarguably one of the best radio stations in nigeria . this radio station is focused on music , entertainment gist , sports , games , national news and topical issues , interviews and other entertaining programmes . it is owned by lebanese business man , amin moussalli , who is also the owner of two other radio stations on the list .\nthe lagos state broadcast at frequency 99 . 9 mhz ( beat 99 . 9 fm ) while the ibadan own beat 97 . 9 fm broadcast at frequency 97 . 9 mhz . popular oap of this radio station includes toolz , gbemi , douglas jekan and dami . beat fm also owns beat tv and runs an internet radio service .\nthe fm station has a branch in lagos known as wazobia 95 . 1 fm , broadcasting at frequency 95 . 1 mhz , the one in abuja is known as wazobia 99 . 5 fm , broadcasting at frequency 99 . 5 mhz , the one in port harcourt is wazobia 94 . 1 fm broadcasting at frequency 94 . 1 mhz and lastly the one in kano , wazobia 95 . 1 fm broadcasting at frequency 95 . 1 mhz . the station also has an internet radio service and they also have a tv station known as wazobia tv . on air personalities in wazobia includes yaw and lolo .\n* . 96 . 3 - odidere fm , reality radio - vision service ( rrs ) , sky limit area , iwo .\none of the \u201cfirst\u201d stations too - it was the first independent station in nigeria . it is an urban contemporary station , with news and other interesting programs . it covers about 18 states of nigeria and abuja . the sister stations include :\nif you are looking for the best radio station in nigeria that isn\u2019t bias in their news coverage and has won the heart of many nigerians , then it is nigeria info 99 . 3 . this nigeria radio station also has entertaining programmes , news , e . t . c that keeps their listeners glued especially their popular morning crossfire with onome igugu and tolulope adeleru .\n267a , aim plaza , etim inyang crescent victoria island annex . p . m . b . 10096 , victoria island , lagos , nigeria\nthis is the popular nigeria radio station for the youth , as close to 80 percent of their audience are youth . beat fm is the first radio station not only in nigeria but in africa that got verified on twitter . that was a great achievement on their side . this radio station focus on producing programmes that cut across music and entertainment as well as informational programmes . it broadcast in english language and operates in lagos and ibadan .\nno matter what you do or where you are in nigeria you can join our community of people who trading with nothing but their creativity & craft .\nthis station is mostly music oriented - the genres range from hip hop to alternative and mix of styles . it broadcasts in lagos on a frequency of 93 . 7 mhz . the first air date on rhythm 93 . 7 fm lagos was in 1997 . it is owned by silverbird communications under the silverbird group . it is a private station and it has only one sister station - rhythm 93 . 7 fm port harcourt . one of the most popular air personalities on rhythm fm is oap toke makinwa .\ngood morning nigeria show with mannie & kemi smallz is a fresh and entertaining morning show with the latest in showbiz news and fun stories happening around the world .\nname : aliko dangote date of birth : april 10th 1957 place of birth : kano state state of origin : kano state , nigeria aliko dangote . . .\nnigeria\u2019s # 1 night time show , the overnight lounge will make sure to relieve you from your daytime stress and will aim at solving any of your personal problems .\nlist and address of radio stations in lagos , state , and their frequency | nigeria celebrities biography , list , entertainment news , society , general topics \u2022recordsng . com\nunder the daar communication plc , raypower fm became the first independent broadcasting station in nigeria . owned by the owner of african independent television ( ait ) . this radio station has presence in about 18 states and in abuja . it is an afrobeats and urban contemporary station that all add a mix of news and other glueing programmes to keep their listeners tuned .\nit is the only sports radio station in nigeria . wow , right ? however , it is unique and quite popular among nigerian sports lovers . it has four subsidiaries :\nname : mohammed indimi date of birth : august 1948 . state of origin : northern nigeria . occupation : business man , majoring in oil and gas . . . .\nname : prince samuel adedoyin date of birth : december , 1935 . state of origin : agbamu , kwara state . nigeria . occupation : business man , . . .\nthe station was founded by larry izamoje on october 1 , 2002 . since that day , it has concentrated on sports analysis and news . the frequency of brilla fm is 88 . 9 mhz .\nrhythm fm is another popular radio station in nigeria and can be said to be a music oriented radio station as it airs a variety of music genres ranging from r & b and hip hop with a mix of culture and style . this nigerian radio station is popular and is owned by silverbird group . oap toke makinwa is one of the popular on air personalities of this station .\nrhythm fm in lagos broadcast at frequency 93 . 7 mhz , in abuja , it broadcast at 94 . 7 mhz , in port harcourt , it broadcast at 93 . 7 mhz , in akwa , it broadcast at 95 . 7 mhz and in plateau , it broadcast at 93 . 7 mhz .\nradio stations are indeed very popular . since the first air , radio has gained popularity and now thousands of nigerians are listening to music , news or sports analysis . we can even say that the radio waves are connecting different people all around nigeria . just imagine that !\nrecords nigeria makes no representations as to the accuracy , completeness or validity of any information on this site and will not be liable for any errors , omissions arising from information posted on this site or any losses , injuries , or damages arising from its use or display .\nnot withstanding , we can attempt to list out the top 10 radio stations in nigeria in no particular order based on popularity and quality of radio programmes they produce . also included in this article is the frequency of the radio stations in states that the radios are present .\nthe opinions expressed by the authors of the blog and and those of the people commenting are theirs alone , and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of records nigeria . urltoken is not responsible for the accuracy of any of the information supplied or comments from registered or anonymous users .\nradio stations in abuja , nigeria radio stations in lagos , nigeria radio stations in accra , ghana radio stations in freetown , sierra leone radio stations in monrovia , liberia radio stations in conakry , guinea radio stations in abidjan , ivory coast radio stations in dakar , senegal radio stations in praia , cape verde radio stations in yaound\u00e9 , cameroon radio stations in douala , cameroon radio stations in libreville , gabon radio stations in kinshasa , d . r . congo radio stations in brazzaville , r . congo radio stations in luanda , angola radio stations in georgetown , ascension radio stations in jamestown , st . helena\nthis radio station has an impressive achievement - it was the first in nigeria that does its programs in pidgin english . it is loved by a lot of nigerians and is still popular today . it has a tv station - wazobia tv and special internet radio service . some oaps there are lolo and yaw .\nradio stations are becoming more popular among nigerians . they are different and vary from state to state . this means that a radio station , which is being listened to in abuja , may not be present in lagos , for example . today we ' ve decided to tell you about some of the popular radio stations in nigeria and their owners .\nyou can ' t put a price tag on creativity but you can barter for it .\ntravel with taymi is a travel and culture show host with taymi and she shares snippets of her trips and adventures while providing tip and information regarding travel and tourism .\nthe show has become a household name as it comes with blend of spiritual and motivational doses of talk and music to the listener\u2019s delight . hosted by daddy freeze .\noffice concert is a weekly show with dotun which features artistes who perform a couple of their songs in the office during work hours . yes , who says you can\u2019t have fun during workhours ?\nnite caf\u00e9 with joyce and n6 is refreshing evening show which is a mix of juicy gist , music , interviews and everything in - between for everyone from 8pm to 12pm .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nguess who ' s in the studio ? 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{"id": 56282, "summary": [{"text": "hansel and gretel picture garden pocket utopia was a contemporary art enterprise in new york city .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "the hansel and gretel picture garden merged with pocket utopia to become one gallery , hansel and gretel picture garden pocket utopia . ", "topic": 10}], "title": "hansel and gretel picture garden pocket utopia", "paragraphs": ["opening at hansel and gretel picture garden photo : courtesy hansel and gretel picture garden .\nmatthew miller , self - portrait at hansel and gretel picture garden pocket utopia .\ncredit : matthew l . miller / hansel and gretel picture garden / pocket utopia\nhansel and gretel picture garden pocket utopia is located at 511 w . 22nd street , nyc . hours are tuesday \u2013 saturday from 10 : 00 am \u2013 6pm and by appointment .\n3 \u201cmatthew miller : can\u2019t you see it , i am one\u201d opened at hansel and gretel picture garden pocket utopia , new york , on october 16 and remains on view through november 22 , 2014 .\non \u201cchris martin\u201d at anton kern gallery ; \u201cdoppler shift\u201d at the visual arts center of new jersey ; and \u201cmatthew miller : can\u2019t you see it , i am one\u201d at hansel and gretel picture garden pocket utopia .\nsarah christian : cofounder of hansel and gretel picture garden , now merged with pocket utopia , located on west 22nd street . the gallery\u2019s artist roster includes tatiana berg , drew beattie , rachel libeskind , and matthew miller .\nutopian , austin thomas\u2019s show of delicate constructions and drawings at the hansel and gretel picture garden in chelsea is the first part of a three - month collaboration between the hansel and gretel gallery and thomas\u2019s unique venue in the lower east side , pocket utopia . the collaboration will include exhibitions as well as events .\nms . apfelbaum , whose project carries the tantalizing title \u201crome and the flatbed picture plane , \u201d now has a great two - part show on view at d\u2019amelio gallery and the hansel and gretel picture garden .\nhansel and gretel picture garden pocket utopia is honored to partner with steven harvey fine art projects , gary snyder fine art and katie peyton of undercurrent projects . come for the art , have a drink , stay for dinner , join the conversation .\nms . libeskind\u2019s hayride , a collaborative project with hansel and gretel picture garden and the street corner society , is a little more highbrow . it\u2019s called nightscapes and is based on the eli wiesel book night . read more about it here .\nhansel and gretel picture garden pocket utopia presents matthew miller \u2019s solo exhibition of new work . portraiture and self - portrayal are the subject matter of miller\u2019s paintings . miller\u2019s figures have an intricate gaze . they fix their eyes on the viewer but they also reveal the artist\u2019s method : looking into the mirror at himself in the act of seeing himself see .\ni opened pocket utopia in 2007 in a storefront space bushwick , brooklyn to exhibit and curate other artists ' work , to operate a residency program and to organize salons on ideas from blogging to beer making . pocket utopia was created to be a social space for initiating community by connecting artists .\nmy post pocket utopia space will activate a portion of the gateway project\u2019s storefront level ( as mentioned above just down the hall ) and will be an art piece geared to engage the community .\nfor six months , post pocket utopia , a pop - up space , in newark , new jersey brewed a speciality beer called\nbad ass art bitch beer ,\ncurated exhibitions and coordinated events .\nin 2013 , art critic roberta smith wrote in a new york times review of a historical print exhibition curated by artist richard tuttle , that pocket utopia was\none of the more singular bright spots in the lower east side firmament .\nin 2012 , i reopened pocket utopia on the lower east side of manhattan showing artists i had exhibited in brooklyn and collaborating with the old masters print and drawing gallery c . g . boerner . the exhibition program featured historical and contemporary artists in an attempt to deepen the conversation , historically and to collaborate with an ever expanding group of artists .\nfor a short period of time , i ran a pop - up space called \u201cpost pocket utopia\u201d in newark , new jersey at the gateway project spaces . i brewed beer and organized a crowd - sourced photography project called # seeingnewark that anyone using that hashtag could participate in by posting an image of the city of newark online .\njason vartikar : there is another thing about art fairs : i think collaboration is great . and that\u2019s what we\u2019ve been doing . and we have really built a following . we just merged with pocket utopia , which is a tiny lower east side gallery . then we can merge with another gallery . and another gallery . not for financial reasons . it\u2019s not global , in it for the money . we consult artists , we bring our clients together\u2014\nabove guy and elaine , waking up and chatting and listening , it\u2019s 7 : 59 am .\nthe blog atfreespace ( http : / / atfreespace . blogspot . com ) chronicled my art making without a studio . for three years , i kept this online log of where and when i made work , which was mostly in libraries , laundry mats and public places . pocket utopia , my exhibition , salon space grew out of this writing and making project , bu focusing on functioning as an artist out in the world as oppose to making artworks in a private studio space .\ndouglas walla : what i like about the internet is its function as an archive . when i put a book online , i did it free so that the gallery would discuss the google search . and it became an intelligent way to discuss an artist\u2019s career in depth . the other side of the web is all the marketing devices . there\u2019s many sites like artsy that want to take your inventory and put it online . in an older period , that would be called \u201cburning your inventory . \u201d i had a work in my gallery . and a man said i\u2019ve already been offered this picture by andrea rosen . and i said \u201c andrea rosen doesn\u2019t have this picture . \u201d she just had somebody come and take a picture of it and put it online and try to sell it . but the point is that for me personally that\u2019s never going to work . the idea of selling on the net is not working .\nventure university aims to curate and develop emerging investors and entrepreneurs entering the industry .\nstefan stux : what are the crucial venues ? you have to come here and here and here and here ! and go through ( gestures as if plotting a route ) \u2014a survivor .\nyou agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for the new york times ' s products and services .\nwith both the iconic and the new , these eight local boston and cambridge - area establishments have come to define the harvard experience for students both old and new .\ngeoffrey cruickshank - hagenbuckle is an american poet and art critic . he lives in paris and new york city .\n\u201cwriters writing dying\u201d is a solid addition to mr . williams\u2019s house of verse , and in it he pays his respects to literary ancestors . their names are planted throughout like grave markers : frost , hopkins and colette ; blake , dickens and larkin ; keats , yeats and rilke ; basho , bishop and neruda \u2014 and many more .\ndiscover and book hotels , restaurants and local experiences in 50 , 000 destinations worldwide . triposo works offline so you can wander freely .\nmagda sawon : this will never change . and that takes over what used to be called art critical writing and thinking about the work . and the larger content of their world at the moment . it\u2019s not happening . everything is reduced to a name and a number .\nbut one thing came up very strongly from my talk with kristen dodge and ed winkleman . mid - level galleries spend a lot of time and energy and money nurturing artists . then a mega - gallery swoops in and they are gone . so how do you find artists ? and how do you protect yourselves from losing them to the mega - galleries ?\nthe intangible mystery of this work transports this viewer to an archaic place in consciousness when nature and mankind were inseparably fused in peaceful coexistence and respect .\nclick the adblock plus button on your browser and select enabled on this site .\nsarah christian : and we were talking about artists leaving galleries . and not being loyal . and in it for the money . but i think there are artists , just like the dealers here , who are really committed to their galleries .\non - site live in las galer\u00edas from january 7 to february 14 , 2015 \u201cmy work incorporates vernacular and constructed approaches to making art . in particular , i am drawn to the idiosyncrasies of memory and how personal histories intersect with politics and are contextualized by the time periods in which they are made . i research , create and perform archives slipping between record , the remembered and the reconstructed . \u201d\nclick the adblock plus button on your browser and select disable on observer . com .\nnyc blogazine for painting , painting , and more painting . published continuously since 2007 .\n\u201cone unexpected turn leading surprisingly to the next and culminating in a small triumph . \u201d\noutside of receptions and other announced gatherings , visits to centotto are by appointment only .\nyet more laughter . and tamas banovich reopens the polylogue , diffidently , but firmly .\njason vartikar and sarah christian at 511 w . 22nd street , tues . afternoon .\nthe american academy in rome just announced the winners of its 116th annual rome prize competition , and among them are a number of artists , including polly apfelbaum , carl d\u2019alvia , glendalys medina and nari ward . the winners , as well as their compatriots in fields like architecture , ancient studies and historic preservation , will receive room and board for six month to two years in rome , along with a studio or study and a stipend .\npoems on mortality by c . k . williams and cynthia cruz - the new york times\ndrew beattie , i am the grasshopper who hops into your lap and sings , 2014 .\nand more about the gateway project since it is a really amazing endeavor\u2026the purpose of the gateway project exhibition space is to host socially engaging exhibitions and community programs to cultivate critical social dialogues . it achieves this mission through bold exhibitions , community programming , and support of artists that create work for social change . the exhibition space is co - directed by jasmine wahi and rebecca jampol , two curators dedicated to activism , justice , and strong multi - disciplinary art .\nin chicago , 2011 , my sister mark aguhar ( 1987 \u0096 2012 ) and i came to know each other through a utopian network of queers that would congregate at art and music shows , queer / activist community gatherings , and dance parties such as the legendary chances dances .\n, in which the artists subject the audience to discourse between the american fall horror tradition and the holocaust . it also involves pagan rites , satanic rituals , the rural landscape and bones .\nin 2015 , starting in nashville but focusing primarily on building community in new york , i met with artists to discuss and share ideas on creative capital and strengthening community through the arts .\nwith our kids back at school we drank our coffees and teas and i put pen to paper again . jen , finger up , sips her coffee , steamed with milk from rocco\u2019s .\njoe amrhein : good question and i can ask around . so do you need a gallery ?\nopening for artists dana melamed and josef fischnaller at stux gallery . photo : courtesy stux gallery .\njoe amrhein : and it\u2019s about credibility . you have to show work that can be difficult .\nkyle chayka is a writer in brooklyn for publications including matter , newsweek , and the awl .\ntamas banovich : even artists look at the space differently . and you guys ( to benjamin gennocchio and anthony haden - guest ) write about the market . you give the names and the numbers , nothing else . it is insane . but at the same time i think that what goes up must come down . suddenly they have pushed out too many people . and those people will take over .\nstefan stux : you\u2019re a dealer . you\u2019re an exception . but in the art world in general , they have no memory . and i bet that 99 percent of people involved in buying and selling art , they have no idea . prince and jeff koons ? they know , yes . but art dealers ? they have no idea ! and i can say that with a smile on my face .\nclick the adblock button on your browser and select don ' t run on pages on this domain .\njason r . vartikar - mccullough \u201911 is not just a triple threat . as an actor , director , playwright , painter , and costume and set designer , he\u2019s a far more multifarious artistic entity .\nkyle chayka is a writer in brooklyn for publications including matter , newsweek , and the . . .\ni ' m a little more fluid . i think a lot of people look at my work and think , ' s & m and bugs bunny - - are you being ironic ? ' and i ' m like , ' sure , if you want me to be . '\nshe smiles and shrugs .\nthe meaning is in the eye of the beholder , not in my brain .\nopen sundays from 1 to 6 pm and by appointment . for information , please email : famousaccountants @ urltoken\nfamous accountants 1673 gates avenue , bushwick , between st . nicholas and cypress open sundays , 1 - 6pm\nreviews of lectures , panels , interviews , conferences , and other live speaking engagements in the visual arts .\nfor sasha , individual cells form a larger structure and in its form is a reflection on the conifer .\nsarah christian : there\u2019s a lot of smoke and mirrors about what we all do . you know , the glamour of being an art dealer . the glamour of knowing the art that\u2019s part of our history . and it\u2019s really hard for people to see when you\u2019ve got this beautiful pristine space and incredible art on the walls \u2026\nhere\u2019s the list of the exhibiting artists : jaishri abichandani , ren\u00e9e cox , ayana evans , fluct , angela fraleigh , chitra ganesh , rachel mason , marilyn minter , sophia narrett , wanda raimundi - ortiz , michele pred , ventiko and shoshanna weinberger . ( all amazing and curated by the amazing rebecca jampol and jasmine wahi . )\nmr . williams is an old pro of the conversational barroom line , the rangy line \u2014 sometimes raw boned and sinewy , sometimes windy and flabby \u2014 that walt whitman and robinson jeffers used in trying to lasso and hogtie the whole of american experience . it still serves him well , as in the long poem \u201cnewark noir , \u201d in which he tries to distill his hometown to its essence , using the color black as an artistic filter :\ntwo coats of paint - nyc blogazine for painting , painting , and more painting . published continuously since 2007 .\nmagda sawon : we work cheap , basically . we don\u2019t spend a lot of money . and that allows for\u2014\njason vartikar : also , i think it\u2019s really important to remember that we are talking about real estate and location and stuff , but art history really belongs to a community of artists and thinkers , and it doesn\u2019t really matter who advertises . like richard bellamy . he lost artists . he was a total failure by the standards of these days . but he was great . pierogi is part of our history whether you\u2019re in brooklyn or 57th street .\nwhat makes this show different than the last one ( your first ) ?\nthe work in this show has a much wider range of medium and size . i would like to think the work shows some major developments in my creative style and techniques . this show is also much more cohesive . the themes are less diluted and more pronounced .\nanthony haden - guest : i remember quite vividly that after the crash in 1990 , some people felt that they were just dealing with sticks and stones and pieces of canvas , flapping in the wind . they lost faith in art .\ntamas banovich : when we started our galleries , our focus was on art and the artists . . . . and even the business part was acceptable . it was not a problem . now you spend your time thinking about the rent .\nwe have updated our privacy policy , effective may 25 , 2018 , to clarify how we collect and process your personal data . by continuing to use this website , you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the updated privacy policy .\nher fierce care for these characters and the attention she lavishes on them redeems them . and she declines to leave the reader and her lonely children with mere despair . the last lines of the book\u2019s final poem , \u201cgone , galore , \u201d leaven the suffering in \u201cthe glimmering room\u201d with a tender touch , like a parent brushing the hair from a child\u2019s eyes :\nafter the prosy music of mr . williams\u2019s lines , ms . cruz\u2019s poems are an ecstatic overdose of language and emotion .\nyet the center also demonstrates a particular respect for its constituency by mounting an exhibition program , curated by mary birmingham , that is rigorous , vigorous , and uncompromised by any false sense of cultural relevance and equivalency . now on view ( and a perfect example of this program ) is \u201cdoppler shift , \u201d a smart group show of what might be considered contemporary optical art .\nthe poets c . k . williams and cynthia cruz , at first glance , couldn\u2019t seem more different . mr . williams owns a pulitzer and has published more than 20 books ; her latest book is just ms . cruz\u2019s second . he casts long , serpentine lines upon the page ; she savors the cryptic burst . and mr . williams was born into the same 1930s newark that shaped philip roth , while ms . cruz came of age in santa cruz , calif . , skateboarding and listening to punk .\nzambrero opens in harvard square and warwick , rhode island , donating a meal to someone in need for every burrito or bowl sold .\nevery year , sarah boyd hosts a series of influencer marketing conferences for aspiring instagram stars and digital marketers . in her seven years of\nmassage therapies are the holy grail : capable of unlocking your ultimate feel good potential and inducing deliciously high levels of bliss . we\u2019ve got\nbenjamin genocchio : basically there\u2019s been a shake - out in the landscape . but that\u2019s a separate roundtable\u2014the shrinking media and the transformation .\nbenjamin genocchio : nokia\u2019s entire business has gone . these businesses came and went . these were billion - dollar businesses . they came and went . inside a decade . the transformations , it just seems extraordinary . so you are quite right about the speed of it .\n1 \u201cchris martin\u201d opened at anton kern gallery , new york , on october 9 and remains on view through november 15 , 2014 .\ni\u2019m embarking on another art experiment . i\u2019ve been hard at work ( brewing and moving ) and on september 9th i\u2019ll officially start off with an open and ongoing call of photos of newark , new jersey ( # seeingnewark ) . on that night we will toast with a home brew i made especially for the occasion , which we are calling bad ass art bitch beer ( baabb ) . cheers ! !\nandres serrano gained international fame\u2014or some would say notoriety\u2014in 1989 when his photograph piss christ became embroiled in the battle to defund the nea . over the years piss christ has continued to ignite controversy and is periodically attacked and defaced when it is publically exhibited . meanwhile , serrano has continued to create beautfully crafted , provocative photographs that touch on such themes as faith , sex , death , homelessness , race and bigotry .\nthese are melancholy spells of damage and sad madness chanted by children high on glue , crystal meth and \u201cdream pills\u201d who can\u2019t keep up with this too - fast world , boys and girls who have become prey : \u201cmy friend billy dressed as a boy , \u201d ms . cruz writes in \u201ccalifornia . \u201d \u201cshe cut her long blonde hair off / so that her father would stop / always touching her . \u201d\nit\u2019s this concentration on visual art that sets him apart from others in the theater community . for vartikar - mccullough , a play goes beyond just text and characters . \u201cthere\u2019s more to theater than just scenarios , \u201d he says . a visual and environmental studies concentrator , he is keenly aware of how set design , costumes , and movement not only accompany the text but also act as entertainment in their own right .\nthe undergraduate awards programme 2018 , the world\u2019s leading undergraduate academic awards programme , recognises outstanding undergraduate work and shares it with a global audience .\ncontributed by sharon butler / here is a selected list of painting shows i\u2019m heading out to see this week . for a more comprehensive , all - media listing , check out the list on artcritical and artforum\u2019s artguide . excellent phone apps like see saw gallery guide and nyartbeat allow you to bookmark exhibitions and then display the gallery locations on a neighborhood map . i\u2019ll be adding more to this list before the end \u2026\nshanna maurizi lives and works in brooklyn , new york . she earned an mfa from california college of the arts , and ba in photography from san francisco state . her photographic work has been exhibited at observatory , white box , gallery 825 in los angeles , santa monica museum of art , the lab in san francisco , and rotterdam kunsthal , among others . she had her first solo show at gallery 825 .\njoe amrhein : and then the artist calls us . or doesn\u2019t call us . that\u2019s a whole other ballgame . there\u2019s all this access .\nkarina aguilera skvirsky is a multi - disciplinary artist who works in photography , video and performance . in 2015 she was awarded a fulbright fellowship to produce \u201cthe perilous journey of mar\u00eda rosa palacios\u201d , a performance - based film and\nthe railroad workers\n, a series of sculptural photographic collages , that draw parallels between an afro - ecuadorian girl\u2019s journey through the mountains of ecuador and the indigenous and jamaican workers who constructed the most dangerous stretch of railway in the world . the project premiered at the 2016 cuenca biennial ( ecuador ) curated by dan cameron .\nsince then she has organized shows for the gallery by dan flavin , donald judd , fred sandback and al taylor , whose estates she manages .\nsarah christian : there\u2019s someone on 23rd street , ann moore , who is the former ceo of time inc . she loves art . but she\u2019s bringing in these finance people and saying pay me $ 50 and i will bring in the best art adviser i can . or art historian .\ndouglas walla : i went to see stefan stux last week . stefan said , \u201di have to do some business . \u201d and he pumped it through the instagram . and it worked ! i was with gordon veneklasen who works with michael werner . he was telling me about instagram some weeks ago . he said he was the advance man in basel . and he sold 22 paintings for $ 11 , 000 apiece in 90 minutes .\n2 \u201cdoppler shift\u201d opened at the visual arts center of new jersey on september 28 , 2014 and remains on view through january 18 , 2015 .\noperating out of a renovated loading dock on 22nd street in the chelsea art neighborhood of new york city , together with sarah christian and jason vartikar , we organized exhibitions , attended art fairs , hosted seminars on the expanding themes of audience participation in museums and served up many meals to visitors .\nfamous accountants 1673 gates avenue , bushwick , between st . nicholas and cypress l or m train to myrtle / wyckoff open sundays , 1 - 6pm\nideas are\nsuper fascinating\nor\nvery cool .\nshe responds to the world like an eager student : with a highly curious and intellectual approach , and even humor , especially on her favorite topic , with which she is veritably obsessed : religion , perhaps the thorniest topic of them all .\nwe found an open - source design for a stool by samuel javelle , called a pod . sasha petrenko translated all the measurements , figured out a work plan and set an agenda for making them with her students and allowing for me to chime in . she really is the genius in this project !\nat kern , martin\u2019s latest paintings are particularly indebted to the bold figure - ground dynamics of the soho school . certain motifs seem to come right out of recent work by thornton willis and other masters of the hard edge and the dissolving form . but then martin funks them up . in a new monograph published to accompany the current exhibition , martin describes his affection for bill jensen , who would leave his paintings outside to \u201cseason\u201d them in the snow and rain .\nthese short , bitter lines pulse with the pain and fracture from the other other america , the darkest side of the underbelly . in these poems , with titles like \u201cchronic , \u201d \u201cthe great destroyer\u201d and \u201cdeath star , \u201d ms . cruz does more than just brood on death , mental illness and the minefields of girlhood \u2014 she gets this close to the thing itself , to \u201cthe pilot / blue light of the mind\u201d going out , as in lines like these :\nhe started his theater career at the age of six with an appearance on \u201cmister rogers\u2019 neighborhood , \u201d and he was extensively involved in community and professional theater throughout high school . despite his numerous theatrical accomplishments , vartikar - mccullough says , \u201ctheater was never my focus ; it was always very much visual art . \u201d\nbut amid the nods to dead teachers ( and vivid memories of primal sexual fires that still smolder ) he mucks around in the swamp of his own mortality . in \u201cpoem for myself for my birthday\u201d he writes , \u201cthis time my birthday\u2019s a tractor - trailer skidding sideways on ice and i\u2019m noodling by on my bike . \u201d and in \u201csalt\u201d he notes , \u201ci\u2019m here on the long low - tide beach of age with briny time / licking insidious eddies over my toes . \u201d\nfrom \u201cstrange gospels\u201d : \u201cchildhood , that delicious coma . / and us girls , with our pink plush / unicorns , smashed on paxil at the edge . \u201d\nskvirsky is an associate professor of art at lafayette college , easton , pa and an mfa faculty member at the new school , parsons school of design , nyc .\nstefan stux : founder - director of stux gallery on west 57th street . the gallery\u2019s artist roster includes dana melamed , dennis oppenheim , gia edzgveradz , and margaret evangeline .\ndouglas walla : founder of kent gallery on 11th avenue . the gallery\u2019s artist roster includes dennis adams , mike cockrill , llyn foulkes , paul laffoley , and dorothea tanning .\nanthony haden - guest : we were also talking about the importance of some kind of art critical dialogue . and about some of the negatives of coverage . but maybe we could look at what we could do online . people like artnet . what should we be doing ? it\u2019s a huge community . and we are in a symbiotic relationship ?\nthe idea of informing people in depth on the net\u2014that has been tremendous . because we all like to be informed . so i would tell somebody \u201cif you like something , if you like it a lot , try to find a dealer who knows the work in depth and try to get informed about the work you like . \u201d but there is a kind of impulse buying which is supported by art fairs , where people just go and they want to buy something . and they buy it on the spot .\ncontributed by jonathan stevenson / leave no trace , debra granik\u2019s first dramatic movie since her winter\u2019s bone ushered in jennifer lawrence eight years ago , is among the best and most resonant films to appear this year . the movie , beautifully filmed mainly in oregon , involves a disaffected and widowed marine veteran aptly named will , played by a brilliantly constrained ben \u2026\nwe won ' t call this list definitive , because rooftops are , after all , all about spontaneity . and , with three summer months to get your toes wet ( literally\nthis powerful poetry is a heart offering by way of ms . cruz\u2019s ancestor - sisters emily dickinson and sylvia plath . in \u201ckingdom of dirt\u201d she seduces the reader like this :\ntamas banovich : cofounder of postmasters gallery , located on franklin street . the gallery\u2019s artist roster includes holly zausner , david diao , steve mumford , william powhida , and wolfgang staehle .\nmagda sawon : we do one art fair . we don\u2019t make advertisements , that is correct . i don\u2019t believe in advertisements in magazines . i believe in social media and editorial .\njason vartikar : i think in mid - level galleries there\u2019s a lot more caution . and artists often get a cut after certain costs come out . like a catalogue , advertising \u2026\nwant to stay ahead of the art world ? subscribe to our newsletter to get the breaking news , eye - opening interviews , and incisive critical takes that drive the conversation forward .\nthe good folks at paper have a profile of the artist rachel libeskind , daughter of daniel libeskind , the architect behind the new ground zero site downtown . among other things , ms . libeskind is currently at work on a haunted hayride at the watermill center on long island . remember those ? we\u2019ve pretty much deeply repressed them from our memory , aside from the hazy recollection of sitting on a tractor wagon at our ninth birthday party and being itchy and watching a man in a leatherface mask holding a chainsaw and slowly gaining on us in a cornfield .\ncontributed by sharon butler / recently i was pleased to learn that winston w\u00e4chter fine art in chelsea and seattle will be representing catherine howe , a talented painter i met during . . .\ndim sum , small - plate fare served on wheeled carts , is great for groups . the options are endless and big on flavor : we ' re talking pan - fried dumplings with\nin 2012 joanne mattera turned the 12 x 12 inch square that she had been working with for several years forty - five degrees and began exploring the possibilities of working on . . .\nsean scully : if you\u2019re plotting art , and trying to make something to get something , you\u2019re not in a state of creative innocence . you\u2019re not making art . you\u2019re doing something else .\nthese artists most often used self - portraiture to reflect on themselves and their own work , just as we use our selfies to communicate certain ideas about our identities and our lives . but miller is after something different . his paintings are about deconstructing how the self - portrait works . \u201ci enjoy thinking about what a selfie is , \u201d he said . \u201cbreaking it all down . \u201d\nfor two weeks in rouses point , new york , artists from all over the world gathered to teach a free art camp to kids traveling as far as burlington , vermont . by day , children were taught by working artists and by night those artists joined the local community to hear music , listen to lectures , dine together and watch performances . one performance was even staged in lake champlain .\nmatthew l . miller\u2019s \u201ccan\u2019t you see it , i am one\u201d gallery show is a challenge to\u2014and rejection of\u2014one of the central tenets of self - portraiture : that the artist himself is the subject .\n\u201cany time i can get someone to stand in front of my paintings and maybe put themselves in my place , or get them to become more conscious of how it\u2019s made , i\u2019m doing something right .\nthe space will open with a show of works from two of zwirner\u2019s prized minimalist estates , those of dan flavin and donald judd . kristine bell , a zwirner partner who will head up 20th street with mr . d\u2019amelio , ran zwirner & wirth , a secondary - market - only partnership between mr . zwirner and dealer iwan wirth that operated out of what is now hauser & wirth\u2019s gallery on 69th street .\ntoday the sharpe - walentas studio program announced the seventeen talented ( and lucky ) artists who have been selected to to receive rent - free studio space in dumbo during 2018 - 19 . they received a record number of applicants\u20131600\u2013which were reviewed by s - w studio program alumni heeseop yoon \u201806 , gilbert hsiao \u201812 , ben la rocco \u201805 , and rachel beach \u201913 . after the initial selection , jury members \u2026\ncontributed by jonathan stevenson / leave no trace , debra granik\u2019s first dramatic movie since her winter\u2019s bone ushered in jennifer lawrence eight years ago , is among the best and most resonant films to appear . . .\n\u201cthe glimmering room\u201d is an exquisite fever dream of drugs , anorexia and unwanted sex ( in both senses of the word ) populated by young women and men \u2014 the walking dead \u2014 who have lost all sense of where the edge is . \u201ci have always been drawn to this , \u201d ms . cruz said in an online interview with the rumpus , \u201chave always wanted to turn the terrible into the beautiful . \u201d\npop culture is very prominent in your work \u2014 what do you think emblematizes pop culture today ?\nthe internet , the digital , the constant personal archive we all have on our laptops or cell phones . we interact with the world , and thus with pop culture , through images \u2014 pop culture today is characterized by photo memes and clever gifs . the aesthetic of the digital is a major aspect as well .\ntoday marks the beginning of the two coats of paint fiction column , a special summer section featuring short stories about artists , collectors , galleries , and other matters centered in the art world . laurie . . .\nstatus update ,\ncurated by debbie hesse and donna ruff , at haskins laboratories in new haven , april 29 through august 1 , explores social networking technologies . my contribution to the show involves . . .\nnational association of latino arts & culture ( nalac ) , san antonio , tx ( 2018 ) , the jerome foundation ( 2015 ) , the new jersey state council in the arts in photography ( 2015 ) , the new york state council on the arts , film and electronic arts , ny ( 2010 ) , urban artist initiative , nyc ( 2006 ) , puffin foundation , teaneck , nj ( 2006 ) and others .\nwhat started as a candid e - mail correspondence that evolved into a visit via skype to sasha petrenko\u2019s fabrication lab class of art and architect students at the university of san francisco ended up on the rooftop sculpture terrace of the thacher gallery . below , our process and sasha \u2018s pinophyta that clearly borrows its form from the pinecone . one can either sit or wear , be or dance at this exhibit up through december 2015 .\nramen is one of my all - time favorite foods . and no , i don ' t mean the dried noodle - in - a - cup variety that i subsisted on in college . ( although , i still\njoe amrhein : founder - director of pierogi gallery , located on north 9th street in brooklyn . the gallery\u2019s artist roster includes nadja bournonville , tony fitzpatrick , kim jones , daniel zeller , and the late mark lombardi .\nsurprisingly , miller does not use a mirror while in the studio . \u201ci just know how to paint this guy\u2019s face , \u201d he said , and tries not to stylize him . but because the facial expression is neutral , the artist said , it is \u201cless legible\u201d and \u201cmore complicated . \u201d indeed , it\u2019s difficult to read the subject\u2019s face , other than by eliminating expressions of affect\u2014such as happiness , anger , or disgust\u2014that are perceptibly implausible .\ndecember 5 , 2012 / a couple years ago in the la times , art critic david pagel wrote that carroll dunham ' s paintings of women were\nvulgar beyond belief . . . offensive , demeaning and disgusting . . .\njason vartikar : the art dealers . it\u2019s a first person narrative about different art dealers and how they made it . i just think demystifying it . making it less pop - y , less produced , less of a pageant .\nbenjamin genocchio : daniel kunitz , a colleague , a great writer and buddy says for an art critic , it\u2019s like being a priest in a strip joint . he\u2019s very interested but he can\u2019t participate . it\u2019s about transactions . ( to joe amrhein ) . but if that\u2019s what the art world is , then that goes in the other direction to what you are talking about , which is serious and intelligent coverage . do you get input on the web ?\ntamas banovich : i think it is a mystification , the artists\u2019 community , but this is also an issue . artists are more competitive now . they are not open . much more guarded . and that kind of restricts community .\nper - son - age is an exhibition of videos in which the artist is the primary performer . historically artists such as bruce nauman , adrian piper , hannah wilke and nayland blake to name a few , have performed in \u201cperson\u201d in their videos . this exhibition presents video where the artist is central to the work , serving as translator or interpreter of the world in which we live . the artist\u2019s actions reveal process , depict rituals , express something profound or abstract and expose systems at work .\ncreation myths provide blueprints for their respective societies , on both a conscious and unconscious level . lenore malen , whose past work on utopian societies traverses history , in this exhibition takes us back to biblical eden to ascertain where things went off the rails .\ncontributed by sharon butler / here is a selected list of painting shows i\u2019m heading out to see this week . for a more comprehensive , all - media listing , check out the list on artcritical and artforum\u2019s artguide . excellent phone apps . . .\nvartikar - mccullough envisions a new sort of theater and hopes that the audience walks away with a new concept of what theater can be . \u201ci took a look at all these schools of acting , \u201d he says of the development for his direction , \u201c [ and i ] came up with this totally new way to put the actors in this situation . \u201d incorporating his experience in both theater and art , he has created a new dynamic in performance . \u201cinstead of presenting the text to the audience , vis - \u00e0 - vis the movement , we\u2019re hiding the text , we\u2019re sheathing the text , we\u2019re putting a veil over it , \u201d vartikar - mccullough says . \u201cthe whole thing could exist without the text , the text blooms out from underneath it . \u201d\non the occasion of joe zucker\u2019s exhibition , new new neoclassicism , at the drawing room , jane goleas sat down with the artist to discuss the trajectory of his painting practice , his literary painting style , and how acts of faith pertain to the painting .\nbut then , none of libeskind ' s work is . it is bold , daring , often explicit , challenging and controversial . she has a whole body of work exploring the topic of christ ' s foreskin . in college , she produced an unconventional version of\nthis is the second part of a two - part transcript of a conversation at an artnet roundtable discussion held in may 2014 in artnet\u2019s offices in the woolworth building . the moderator was anthony haden - guest , artnet news columnist and cartoonist , and author of the book true colors : the real life of the art world ( atlantic monthly press , 1988 ) . as haden - guest put it to the group at the beginning of the discussion ( see new york dealers discuss the future of galleries , part one ) :\nher razor - wire stanzas in \u201cthe glimmering room , \u201d even better than her fine debut , \u201cruin\u201d ( alice james books , 2006 ) , are full of too - young desolation angels , \u201cthe other almost - girls\u201d and \u201cthe boys who want to die . \u201d\nour past successes are owed to our greatest ambassadors : our readers . our future rests on your support , as the new criterion editor roger kimball explains . will you help us continue to bring our incisive review of the arts and culture to the next generation of readers ?\nthat elicited boos from the audience for its irreverence . and then there ' s the holocaust hayride . . . she certainly doesn ' t shy from conflict , but at the same time , her attitude is not at all contentious . libeskind has a lot of loves . she\nfamous accountants is a bushwick gallery which has been written about in art in america , new york times , the brooklyn rail , artnet , l magazine , bushwickbk , cura magazine , hrag vartanian , bloggy , brooklyn based , l magazine , the brooklyn rail and l magazine .\ntoday , as a rising tide of isolationist nationalism challenges globalism\u2019s utopian promise , lifelines , a concise retrospective of greatest hits at the centre pompidou in paris , and free threads , a quixotic excavation of more obscure works , at mexico\u2019s museo amparo , surveyed sheila hicks\u2019s cross - cultural ambitions .\nlisten , my friends , we are punished by the heavens , exiled by time . it is true , we were cast from heaven to earth the day that the stars plucked us from jahanabad and threw us down in the wilds of baran where the lights burned from a distance of twelve miles .\nso i use the web as an information platform and an archive platform . a way of getting information is the google search . what has helped the gallery substantially is making the information available\u2014not by somebody talking to me . they [ people ] can see it at midnight or 6 in the morning .\nmiller furthers his method by including the tools of his creation in the paintings . in one portrait , the artist poses with his brush . in another portrait , he poses with a chisel and an uncompleted wooden sculpture . ( the image recalls el greco\u2019s portrait of a sculptor , 1576 - 1578 . )\nthe artist\u2019s torso is understated , softening the figure\u2019s masculinity . miller does not sexualize or heroicize the figure\u2019s physique ; instead , the figure appears to be emotionally and psychologically vulnerable . miller\u2019s paintings thus intensify the reflexivity of conventional self - portraiture . miller paints the archetypal artist caught in the vulnerable performance of painting .\nopened in october 2009 , famous accountants is a bushwick gallery that has been written about in the art in america , new york times , artnet , brooklyn rail , l magazine , cura magazine , village voice , new york press , time out new york , bushwickbk , hyperallergic , bloggy , and brooklyn based .\ncontributed by sharon butler / recently i was pleased to learn that winston w\u00e4chter fine art in chelsea and seattle will be representing catherine howe , a talented painter i met during final crits at the new york academy of art in may . at the time , she was in the process of packing up her studio at the \u2026\nby the holidays , his mind was made up . hurricane sandy made mr . d\u2019amelio consider the bureaucratic headaches that come with running a smaller gallery , even though his own escaped the storm for the most part unscathed . now he\u2019ll have a team backing him up , so that he can focus on artists , curators and collectors .\nopened in october 2009 , famous accountants is a bushwick gallery that has been written about in the art in america , new york times , brooklyn rail , l magazine , village voice , new york press , time out new york , bushwickbk , hyperallergic , bloggy , and brooklyn based . shanna maurizi : unidentified is famous accountant\u2019s thirteenth exhibition .\nmath isn\u2019t much in evidence at d\u2019amelio , at least , where ms . apfelbaum\u2019s hand - dyed velvet floor piece \u201cflatterland funkytown\u201d surrounds two columns in the center of the gallery with a mossy panoply of abstract shapes . long , caterpillarlike rows of dots fan out toward the walls , crisscrossing over big puddles and smaller splatters in a rich array of jewel tones .\n\u201c\u2018suddenly , last summer\u2019 was tennessee williams\u2019s favorite play , \u201d vartikar - mccullough says , explaining his choice . \u201cit came in a period of his life , after a year of being institutionalized . he wrote this in a fortnight , a completely cathartic outpouring . it\u2019s his favorite work , and yet every time it is put on it gets bad reviews . \u201d\nhow has new york shaped your art ?\nthe energy of nyc plays a major role in my work . i find being in new york endlessly exciting and inspiring . it is the only city in the world that can feed you this kind of creative energy . there ' s a reason it ' s the art world ' s home base .\ncontributed by katie fuller / on a recent trip to santa fe , new mexico , i was eager to check out the growing art scene in the railyard arts district . being accustomed to new york , where space tends to be tight , i felt the invigorating abundance of venues like form & concept , lewallen galleries , and site santa fe , where the \u2026\ni like to think that my process is just experimentation ,\nshe says .\nthat ' s my favorite thing about art , is experimenting . it ' s like an adventure every day when you ' ve decided to do something new , and like 99 percent of the time you fail but one percent of the time you make something really great .\ncontributed by rob kaiser - schatzlein / earlier this year , painter patrick brennan had a show at the artist - run gallery essex flowers . the title , \u201cdrifter , \u201d referred to the previous year of his life , when he gave up his studio in greenpoint to spend time in england , ohio , and bahrain . he also made frequent trips to upstate new \u2026\ntoday marks the beginning of the two coats of paint fiction column , a special summer section featuring short stories about artists , collectors , galleries , and other matters centered in the art world . laurie fendrich has contributed the first story , which is about a drawing that goes missing . note : if you would like to submit a short story , please send it to \u2026\nthe 30 , 000 - square - foot , five - story zwirner building on 20th street represents the latest expansion for the gallery , which went international last year with a townhouse in london\u2019s mayfair . mr . d\u2019amelio\u2019s new home will stage shows with a more historical bent , though zwirner boasts a number of impressive primary - market artists , luc tuymans and lisa yuskavage among them .\nbenjamin genocchio : the truth is that there is a whole slice of mid - level freelance writers and critics who can no longer make a living . those budgets are gone . that range of people who were sort of getting by curating shows , doing catalogues , doing reviews , it\u2019s gone in the last 5 to 10 years . you\u2019ve lost a big piece of that writing ecology ."]}
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fellowship @ urltoken .\nthe legatum prosperity index\u2122 offers a unique insight into how prosperity is forming and changing across the world .\nofficial site - legatum foundation is an international private investment organisation that promotes sustainable development throughout the world .\nlegatum is a global private investment firm with a 30 - year heritage of long - term value creation . in addition to investments in the global capital markets , legatum\u2019s portfolio includes investments in the following initiatives :\nlegatum is a global private investment firm with a 30 - year heritage of long - term value creation .\nby creating principled leaders , the legatum center is generating enduring solutions that tackle the world\u2019s most pressing challenges .\ndominic st . george is co - portfolio manager in legatum\u2019s capital markets team , responsible for research and management of legatum\u2019s investment portfolio . prior to joining legatum in 2016 , dominic was a partner at nevsky capital in london . dominic is aca qualified with deloitte and has a ba hons in economics from trinity college , dublin .\nlaunched in partnership with independent public organisation legatum institute and funded by investment firm legatum group , the centre\u2019s core goal is to promote entrepreneurship within both media and government with additional plans to provide resources and guidance for entrepreneurs .\nlegatum began addressing the scourge of neglected tropical diseases ( ntds ) in 2006 . the remarkable success of its pilot programmes in rwanda and burundi led to the establishment of the end fund by the legatum foundation in 2012 .\nthe future is something alan mccormick , managing director of the dubai - headquartered legatum group , strongly believes in .\ninstitute for public policy research the ippr rose out of the ashes of labour ' s 1987 election defeat , aiming to invigorate leftwing thinking . the legatum institute the legatum institute is an independent policy , advocacy and advisory organisation .\nlegatum partnerships allow us to co - develop beautiful buildings that improve their surrounding areas while maintaining their cultural identity . buildings with smart and sustainable design that all shareholders find pride in . this is the legacy legatum is building .\nlegatum capital , the main piece of the legatum group , is a long - term commercial investment firm working in global capital markets . from its sovereign global heritage , the organization has experience investing in oil , steel , refining , banking and other sectors around the world . financial data for legatum capital was not available on the company\u2019s website .\nlegatum ' s mission is to generate and allocate the capital and ideas that can help people live more prosperous lives .\nlegatum ' s story began more than a century ago . scroll down the page to learn more about our journey .\ncumulative granting by the legatum foundation has impacted more than 100 million lives through 1 , 440 projects in 107 countries .\nprosperity is more than just the accumulation of material wealth , it is also the joy of everyday life and the prospect of an even better life in the future . watch legatum institute ' s introduction video to the legatum prosperity index .\nthe legatum center has supported 235 fellows over the past 10 years and our community continues to strengthen year by year .\nthe next step on the journey , and legatum\u2019s near - term vision , is to see the end fund work together with its partners to free a billion people of these diseases in the next ten years . legatum believes that nothing is impossible .\nthe legatum center empowers the mit community to accelerate social and economic progress across the developing world through innovation - driven entrepreneurship .\nthe legatum center supports entrepreneurs all around the world through the fellowship , seed grant , zambezi prize and open mic programs .\nphilip vassiliou is a chief investment officer and partner at legatum , primarily responsible for the oversight of legatum\u2019s capital markets activities and the legatum ventures portfolio . mr vassiliou previously worked for the dubai development investment authority , promoting foreign direct investment , and in the equities & private wealth divisions of goldman sachs in new york and london . mr vassiliou is a graduate of babson college .\nlegatum center cases are available free to all registered users at thecasecentre . org . click on a case title below to access its record . if you are unable to access the cases or teaching notes through the website , please contact legatum @ urltoken .\nthis program\u2019s origins actually date back to 2007 , when we piloted the program in west africa with legatum foundation and stromme foundation .\nlegatum\u2019s involvement with the end fund remains very strong ; its role continuing to flourish , as adviser , donor and active partner .\nthe name legatum is derived from the latin word meaning a \u2018legacy\u2019 or \u2018gift\u2019 . the concept of serving and giving is deeply rooted in legatum\u2019s values and expressed in its mission to generate and allocate the capital and ideas that help people live more prosperous lives .\nmiucrocapital story , october 10 , 2007 : \u201c legatum invests $ 8 . 4m in mumbai - based microfinance investment consultant , intellecap\u201d\nmicrocapital story , may 17 , 2007 : \u201cshare microfin ltd . receives historically largest indian microfinance equity investment from legatum and aavishkaar goodwell\u201d\nandrew doust is vice president of strategy at legatum , a private investment group . the legatum foundation \u2019s philanthropic portfolio invests in catalytic global development programmes and has allocated more than $ 100m to health , human liberty , education and economic empowerment projects in 107 countries .\ndamien tran is co - portfolio manager in legatum\u2019s capital markets team , responsible for research and management of legatum\u2019s investment portfolio . prior to joining legatum in 2012 , damien started as an investment analyst at merrill lynch in london in 1999 and then worked for ziff brothers investment and the children\u2019s investment fund before founding his own fund . damien earned a msc in finance from essec business school in france .\nlegatum is a private investment partnership with a 30 year heritage of long term value creation through investments in global capital markets . legatum invests proprietary capital in listed businesses with a focus on identifying hidden or unrealised value in investment themes that are often played out over years .\nfollowing the de - merger of sovereign , christopher chandler founds legatum with mark stoleson , philip vassiliou and alan mccormick . based in dubai , legatum draws on sovereign\u2019s investment heritage , navigates through the choppy markets following the great financial crisis and sets a course for the future .\nin 2015 , the legatum institute was delighted to welcome students from the harris experience\u2014a cultural and academic enhancement programme run by the harris federation .\n. the institute continues to publish the annual legatum prosperity index\u2122 , a global index that measures national prosperity based on both wealth and wellbeing .\nmicrocapital story , may 31 , 2007 : \u201cnew zealand - based billionaire\u2019s legatum group buys $ 4 . 5 million stake in indian microfinance firm\u201d\n. @ sanergy , cofounded by legatum fellows , mentioned in this recent news clip from @ watsupafrica on efforts to improve nairobi ' s sanitation .\nlocated in central london , the centre for entrepreneurs is a non - profit joint venture between think tank , the legatum institute and entrepreneur luke johnson .\nthe goal of the legatum center is to support fellows who bring elements of mr . quadir\u2019s quadruple win style of entrepreneurship to low - income countries .\nlegatum fellow , aukrit unahalekhaka was recently highlighted in agfunder news for raising 1 . 85m for his venture ricult . read the full article in agfunder .\ni applied through a recruiter . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at legatum ( dubai ( united arab emirates ) ) in january 2017 .\nit was for this reason that they established an organisation independent of the legatum name , sought and empowered a ceo to lead the new initiative , and invited other donors to join them in their endeavour . by relieving themselves of ownership , legatum instead became a passionate adviser , donor and active partner .\nthe royal family of hrh princess moudi in saudi arabia has committed to supporting legatum fellowships through a generous gift to the legatum center . the hrh princess moudi bint khalid fellowships prepare citizens and long - term residents of saudi arabia for entrepreneurial careers that contribute to economic and social progress in the region .\nsovereign was disbanded in 2006 , the brothers struck out alone and now christopher chandler ' s legatum operates both a huge fund and a growing philanthropic arm . it has also set up the legatum institute\nto promote the principles that drive the creation of global prosperity and the expansion of human liberty .\nthe centre is named after chandler ' s dubai - based legatum investment empire .\naid plays an important part in development but it ' s a very limited role ,\nsays alan mccormick , managing director of legatum global development .\nactually funding people in poverty takes a much more creative view .\nlegatum is a private investment group with a 30 year heritage of global investment , allocating proprietary capital to businesses and to programmes that promote sustainable human development .\nit was after the success in burundi and rwanda that legatum first began to think bigger about the issue at hand and consider a global fund for ntds .\nthe legatum foundation launches the luminos fund , a philanthropic partnership focussed on helping 121 million out - of - school children around the world restart their education .\nin 2006 , the legatum foundation committed us $ 8 . 9 million to combat seven ntds in rwanda and burundi using two new concepts of treatment delivery .\nsince 1999 , legatum has allocated over us $ 110 million to 1 , 480 life - changing projects , impacting over 270 million lives globally . learn more\nthe firm\u2019s mission is to generate and allocate the capital and ideas that help people live more prosperous lives . legatum has a particular focus on encouraging and enabling entrepreneurship , the engine of growth and development , with the view that it is the catalyst for improved governance and social transformation . legatum\u2019s investment in the center equips legatum fellows with the skills they need to succeed , not just as entrepreneurs , but as agents for change who will transform society and improve global wellbeing .\nthe legatum group is a global investment company that promotes sustainable development of countries around the globe . it set up the legatum foundation in 2000 with a mission\nto alleviate the misery of those living in abject poverty and elevate their basic living conditions\nand mccormick is proud of the work his teams are doing .\nin partnership with legatum , we are launching the speed school fund , a pooled donor fund that aims to get six million children back into school by 2030 .\n\u201ctogether with legatum , we went to a school where a group of children were being handed these pills that would keep these awful bugs at bay , \u2019\u2019 recalls campbell . \u201ci was sold from that point on . when i actually saw the children being given these pills i was convinced by the work that legatum had been doing for the past few years . our family foundation lined up very well with legatum\u2019s vision for the end fund , which provided a real bang for your buck . \u201d\nover the past decade , legatum has funded over 125 projects aimed at educating and rescuing those caught up in human trafficking and slavery in countries like ghana and ecuador .\nthe legatum fellowship helped me expand my vision , management skills , network and even my desire to help people . not only has this support given me the courage to launch my venture , but it has also taught me to think big because anything is possible . \u2013 javier lozano , ceo , clinicas del azucar , legatum fellow \u2013\nlegatum\u2019s philanthropic portfolio includes investments in activities to promote entrepreneurship and free enterprise , programmes to create the policies and ideas that promote prosperity , and initiatives to alleviate poverty .\nthe legatum center for development and entrepreneurship creates economic opportunity for ordinary citizens in low - income countries by supporting the innovative and transformative business concepts and technologies of aspiring entrepreneurs .\nrohan agarwal is an investment analyst in legatum\u2019s capital markets team , responsible for research and analysis of existing and potential investments in various markets across the world . prior to joining legatum in 2014 , rohan was an associate at pimco in new york . rohan is a graduate of yale university with a b . a . in applied mathematics and history .\nthe ideal legatum fellow will bring a deep level of know - how to his or her venture ( whether related to a technical field , geographic area and / or industry sector ) and thus have a competitive edge to lead their venture to success . it is key that these leaders are also self - motivated visionaries who embody the legatum mission .\nthe nine - storey 128 , 000 square foot building is to be renamed legatum plaza and the firm plans to move into two floors that will form its new global headquarters .\nthe legatum foundation is the development arm of the legatum group , allocating capital at the bottom of the prosperity ladder to projects , people and ideas that create sustainable prosperity . we are inspired by the belief that every life is of infinite value , and for over a decade have funded thousands of small , community - based organisations across the developing world .\nentrepreneurship is the engine of growth and development and a catalyst for improved governance and social transformation . encouraging and enabling entrepreneurship is one of the best ways to lift people out of poverty and promote prosperity . legatum has invested in entrepreneurship by founding and supporting the legatum center for development and entrepreneurship at mit and the centre for entrepreneurs ( cfe ) in london .\nharriet maltby , a government & economic policy researcher with the legatum institute , provides deeper insight into the facts behind the report results in the interview conducted via e - mail below .\naid by definition is not sustainable . ultimately all communities need businesses . the legatum foundation is always trying to identify private sector solutions and create an enabling environment for entrepreneurs .\nusing mit alumni and legatum fellow bilikiss adebiyi - abiola as an example , the economist discusses the business schools that are increasingly keen to teach entrepreneurial skills to their students . the economist\nideas have a profound influence on the formation of society ; from the values we embrace individually to the form of government we choose collectively . through the legatum institute in london , legatum invests in tackling the major challenges of our generation and seizing the major opportunities to ensure the legacy we pass on to the next generation is one of increasing prosperity and human flourishing .\njoin the legatum center for development and entrepreneurship at mit for a conversation on how entrepreneurs are launching innovation - driven ventures that create opportunities for women to participate in their local economies .\ncovering 96 % of the world\u2019s population and 99 % of global gdp , the legatum prosperity index\u2122 provides a more complete picture of global prosperity than any other tool of its kind .\n12 . iceland \u2014with a population of just over 320 , 000 people , the nordic island nation is in legatum ' s top 17 countries for governance for the second year running .\nthe legatum institute\u2019s 2014 prosperity index judges countries both in terms of income and measures of wellbeing . when the index first launched in 2007 , the us tied for the # 1 spot .\nthe global investment group legatum has bought precinct building 6 of the dubai international financial centre ( difc ) - one of the few freehold buildings not directly owned by the financial free zone .\nlegatum is driven by a deeper purpose . our vision is to see a more prosperous world for all , and we are committed to using our capital to help make that a reality .\nas one of the most reputable male city residences on the bloemfontein campus of the ufs , legatum provides a platform for each young man to develop his own unique approach to tertiary life , while ensuring that the necessary support and guidance is provided , resulting in a well - rounded gentleman . you were born to stand out . make the right choice . legatum welcomes you .\n, supports the legatum center and its mission to bring prosperity to the developing world through entrepreneurship . the center also enjoys support from the mastercard foundation , with an eye toward projects in africa .\nthe main achievement of legatum in relation to ntds over the past decade can be encapsulated in the 330 million treatments their funding has unlocked . their work has also led to alan fenwick\u2019s organisation sci winning the prestigious queen\u2019s anniversary prize 2008 . fenwick\u2019s gratitude and praise is grounded in the fact that legatum were willing to fund mda when other funders considered it either too risky or simply unproven .\nin the same year legatum launches the africa awards for entrepreneurship programme , a pan - africa business competition that recognises and rewards the role models who are the inspiration for the continent\u2019s continued growth .\nthe luminos fund is based on the success of the speed school programme funded by the legatum foundation which has helped over 110 , 000 children get back to school in west africa and ethiopia .\napplications will be reviewed by legatum staff , as well as a committee of mit faculty and industry experts . evaluations will be based on the eligibility , applicant , and venture qualifications described above .\nteaching notes for the cases are restricted to educators who may use them to facilitate class discussions . legatum cases are appropriate for undergraduate - and graduate - level courses in international business and entrepreneurship .\n15 . austria \u2014 the german - speaking country is a non - mover , having come 15th in legatum ' s last index . it is due to elect a new president in december .\nkamil zniber is an investment analyst in legatum\u2019s capital markets team , responsible for research and analysis of existing and potential holdings . prior to joining legatum in 2016 , kamil was a senior associate in citadel\u2019s long / short equity team out of london . kamil graduated from the huntsman program at the university of pennsylvania with a bsce from wharton and a ba degree from the college of arts and sciences .\nfellowships the legatum center offers fellowships for incoming and current mit students who have demonstrated a commitment to impact in the developing world through their entrepreneurial ventures . the legatum fellowship is a selective , year - long leadership program that provides personalized programming , networking and mentorship , entrepreneurial skills and knowledge development , and financial support ( including tuition support , stipend and seed grants ) to launch and scale ideas .\nwith a further $ 3 . 3 million , legatum replicated this programme in rwanda , where they also had a presence . whilst a seemingly obvious approach , legatum and fenwick\u2019s model was the first of this nature that had ever been undertaken . the overall model proved to be a very significant innovation , instantaneously making its mark on history . legatum was able to fund the entire project , implementing all work in the field through geneva global . in addition , pharmaceutical companies , glaxosmithkline , johnson & johnson , merck , pfizer and merck serono , played an overwhelmingly generous role of donating the majority of medicines .\njon springer : the entrepreneurship & opportunity index has shown the most growth globally , more than doubling since the legatum prosperity index began in 2009 . where do you see the exemplars of this in asia ?\nlegatum\u2019s mission is to generate and allocate the capital and ideas that help people live more prosperous lives and this has led to investments in social development initiatives which have impacted over 270 million people since 1999 .\nin 2012 , legatum established the end fund as an independent vehicle to bring together private donors to accomplish one big goal : to see an end to neglected tropical diseases ( ntds ) in our lifetime .\nthe brothers have cultivated an air of mystery . the legatum centre ' s director , iqbal quadir , describes christopher chandler as a\nvery global person who cares about how the world is shaping up\n.\nthe legatum fortune technology prize will encourage business to tackle poverty through technology . at brainstorm tech , the discussion ranged from apple to the next xo laptop , and from changing tech standards to changing the world .\nthe global network for neglected tropical diseases , mainly in burundi and rwanda . legatum ' s funding launched country - focused programmes with an integrated approach to disease prevention that included governments , the pharmaceutical industry and local partners . legatum also facilitated the launch of the world ' s first integrated large - scale , multi - year , country - wide ntd study and associated follow - up programme , treating millions of people .\ncampbell\u2019s appointment accelerated legatum\u2019s search for a ceo , and soon enough , they met ellen agler who had been serving as \u201csenior vice president for international programs\u201d at operation smile , an international medical charity for children .\nthe legatum foundation partners with two leading anti - slavery activists and donors to create the freedom fund , an ambitious seven - year effort to raise and deploy $ 100 million to combat modern - day slavery .\ndavid matthew is head of trading in legatum ' s capital markets team . prior to joining legatum in 2012 , david was the head of trading at montrica investment management and the head of european trading at tpg - axon capital management . david also worked in various roles at caxton europe asset management and deutsche bank . david is a cfa charterholder and holds a ba in economics from the university of california - irvine .\nlegatum development is looking for like - minded , accredited investors that share our vision and desire to create new developments together . if you are interested , please get in touch by filling out the form below .\nhere she had managed programmes to provide comprehensive care to children with cleft lips and cleft palates in over 60 countries in latin america , the middle east , africa and asia . her experience and expertise were a sure fit for legatum\u2019s long - term vision for the global fund they were creating . and so , the baton was passed onto agler , whom legatum was confident would serve well as the end fund\u2019s inaugural ceo .\nlegatum ventures also invests in companies that help improve the technological abilities of mfis . these investments include a usd 4 . 5m share in fino , which provides technological infrastructure for financial institutions , and a usd 2m for a 13 percent share of a . little . world , a company that provides banking services through mobile phones and biometrics . according to mix market , legatum ventures has invested usd 59 . 9m in microfinance .\nmark stoleson is the president of both legatum capital and legatum global development . he received his ba in international relations from occidental college and a jd - llm from duke university law school . stoleson was president of sovereign global development and head of group investments at sovereign global investment . prior to joining sovereign he worked as an attorney for akin gump strauss hauer & feld llp , in moscow , russia and dallas , texas .\nresearch - driven innovation the legatum center connects students to faculty and researchers across campus doing high - impact research at the intersection of development and entrepreneurship . starting in fall 2016 , the center started offering research assistantships for students seeking to understand and develop programmatic and policy interventions that promote systems change in the developing world through innovation - driven entrepreneurship . the legatum center also writes case studies as education tools for students and educators .\nthe legatum prosperity index offers another way to think about and rate how economies and quality of life within them are developing hand - in - hand . as noted in a recent report by the world bank on the\nin addition to investments in the global capital markets , legatum\u2019s portfolio includes investments in activities to promote entrepreneurship and free enterprise , programmes to create the policies and ideas that promote prosperity , and initiatives to alleviate poverty .\nthe legatum center for entrepreneurship at the massachusetts institute of technology is founded to challenge aid - based development orthodoxy and to promote a movement centred on free markets and entrepreneurship as the catalyst for economic and social change .\nthe firm continues to draw on its rich heritage of generating exceptional returns by investing in great companies . with the flexibility provided by proprietary capital , legatum takes a long - term approach to investing . with a global mandate , legatum is not bound by specific geographies or sectors , although historically the firm finds value where disruptive transitions create unique opportunities . a concentrated portfolio sees continued investment in opportunities with significant long - term potential .\nlaunched in september 2011 , the speed school initiative in ethiopia is an expansion of the model first pioneered by the 2007\u20132010 west africa speed school initiative - a programme jointly funded by the legatum foundation and str\u00f8mme foundation .\nwe at legatum value our greatest commodity , which is our members . standing firm on our three guiding pillars \u2013 honour , unity , and strength \u2013 we seek to instil a true sense of belonging within the brotherhood .\nthe legatum fellowship financial award can only be applied towards mit educational expenses , such as tuition , stipend , and / or medical insurance . funds from the legatum center may be received to supplement , but not to duplicate , financial awards from other mit departments or from other foundations , institutions , or organizations . the combined financial award from all sources may not exceed the maximum limitation as prescribed by mit\u2019s cost - of - attendance budget .\nmission : legatum\u2019s mission is\nto generate and allocate the capital and ideas that help people live more prosperous lives\nand this has led to investments in social development initiatives which have impacted over 100 million people since 1999 .\nthis , however , is the firm\u2019s first foray into the microfinance space . \u201cwe are committed to social development through legatum global development that promotes global prosperity by using market - based solutions to solve long term development . we chose india as a destination among all other markets , because we feel that there is a huge untapped opportunity in providing even the basic financial needs to the rural poor in india , \u201d said mark stoleson , president , legatum capital .\n\u201cfrom the beginning , in terms of realising a dream , following an idea , or sowing seeds , legatum have provided the most useful kind of support , \u201d says agler . \u201ccertainly not just in terms of funding but with marketing , legal support , going into the field to visit programmes , hiring employees . i still speak with alan every two weeks . legatum are there , wherever they are needed . they are absolutely exceptional - amazing partners . \u201d\nnew york ( fortune ) - - fortune this week announced the legatum fortune technology prize , an annual $ 1 million award intended to reward for - profit efforts to provide products and services to the poor through the use of technology .\ngeorgina campbell flatter , meng ( oxon ) sm , is a senior lecturer in technological innovation , entrepreneurship , and strategic management at the mit sloan school of management and the executive director of the mit legatum center for development and entrepreneurship .\nt he dubai - based legatum foundation has donated $ 150 , 000 to kick - start an ebola crisis fund to help stem the spread of the deadly disease sweeping west africa , by boosting local organisations raising awareness of transmission and infection .\n- the paperwork and bureaucracy in dubai in relation to financial processes can lead to extended time taken to do simple tasks . - when corresponding with suppliers you may have to spell ' legatum ' phonetically to ensure they capture the name correctly .\nthe legatum prosperity index , 2017 - africa top 10 | @ legatuminst 1 . mauritius 2 . south africa 3 . botswana 4 . namibia 5 . ghana 6 . rwanda 7 . tunisia 8 . morocco 9 . kenya 10 . zambia urltoken\nwhilst on a trip to rwanda to see some of their development work being implemented by geneva global , the legatum leadership team were introduced to bill campbell , who was coincidentally staying in the same hotel . fate was again playing its part .\nreflecting on legatum\u2019s extraordinary journey in this sector , mccormick says : \u201cthe rwanda and burundi projects legatum catalysed in 2006 were an experiment . they accomplished far in excess of what we originally envisaged but that has now given us and others a vision to see these diseases eradicated in our lifetime . it can be done and it should be done . the end fund is a beautiful example of what can be done when people with a vision collaborate and work together on a problem . \u201d\nwhy does an investment firm care about helping others ? legatum is driven by a deeper purpose . our vision is to see a more prosperous world for all , and we are committed to using our capital to help make that a reality .\nworking alongside government donors , philanthropists and pharmaceutical companies that had provided drugs , legatum gave $ 9m to start pilot programmes in burundi and rwanda , with the aim of distributing doses of the drug praziquantel , to treat schistosomiasis , in schools .\nlegatum ventures , the venture capital arm of legatum global development , has made a several investments in the microfinance sector . the group invested usd 20m in the unitus equity fund ii ( uef ii ) , a private equity fund investing in commercial microfinance institutions ( mfis ) around the world . while the financial data for the new fund was not yet available on mix market , its predecessor the uef is listed . to learn more about uef ii , please read this previous microcapital story .\nmccormick had an international upbringing , living all over the world including kuwait , abu dhabi , colombia and india . he majored in politics and history at the university of london and spent eight years marketing businesses in the capital markets before joining legatum .\npronunciation : / le : ' ga : . tum / etymology : from legatus , the perfect passive participle of lego (\nsend , despatch\n) . legatum ( genitive legati ) ; n , second declension : a bequest , legacy .\nlegatum is currently completing the renovation & addition to realize our ultimate goal of strong equity growth and reliable long term cash - flow . the project will repay a significant portion of the shareholder\u2019s loan through a re - finance after construction is completed .\nyou ' ve likely never heard of legatum . it is an enormously successful investment company controlled by christopher chandler . you will be reading more about chandler in coming months . the institution of this prize and the center at mit ( created last year ) mark the beginning of his emergence from a deliberate strategy of anonymity . he is one of the world ' s great contrarian investors , worth many billions . legatum recently revealed that in india alone it currently controls $ 4 billion worth of investments .\nfinal word : there are many more details within the report , and within the facts that makeup the legatum institute prosperity index worth exploring for businesses , entrepreneurs , government officials and ngos . ms . maltby highlights that readers using the report should note :\nlegatum is a private investment partnership with a 30 year heritage of long term value creation through investments in global capital markets . we invest proprietary capital in listed businesses with a focus on identifying hidden or unrealised value in investment themes that are . . .\ngrants for mit students exploring a venture idea in a developing economy , the legatum center offers seed grants . students can use these grants to travel to the field , immersing themselves in their local market and experiencing innovation - driven entrepreneurship opportunities first - hand .\nfeature also can shed light on matters as it allows sorting the legatum prosperity index in an infographic format by region , year of index , indices , place in ranking ( high , middle , low ) and combinations thereof . christopher chandler of new zealand ' s\nthrough the legatum foundation we allocate capital to help the poorest and most marginalised people in society . always ambitious , the foundation takes on big challenges such as abolishing modern slavery , ending neglected tropical diseases and getting hundreds of thousands of impoverished children back into school .\nthe journey began in 2006 , when one of legatum\u2019s partners , alan mccormick , read a newspaper article which explained that by combining modest funding with a little imagination , you could effectively treat this basket of malevolent diseases that had otherwise been neglected by donors . with a broader vision always in mind , legatum decided to set themselves a larger , more audacious goal - to not only treat these diseases , but to control and eliminate them all together , and in turn , effectively change the lives of more than a billion people .\nlegatum was founded by christopher chandler , who was the 488 th richest person in the world as of 2007 , according to forbes magazine . chandler and his brother richard began their successful investing careers by selling their parent\u2019s department store in new zealand and investing the usd 10m in the hong kong real estate market . then , in 1986 , they co - founded sovereign global which split into legatum and orient global in 2006 . according to christopher chandler , the split was amiable and will now allow each brother to pursue new investment strategies .\nthe fellows of mit\u2019s legatum center are on their way to having launched enterprises in 20 industries across 40 countries on five continents . one fellow\u2019s venture uses mobile phones and predictive analytics to track patients\u2019 symptoms for better care and has regularly been cited as one of the most exciting\nlegatum is a private investment partnership with a 30 year heritage of long term value creation through investments in global capital markets . the firm invests proprietary capital in listed businesses with a focus on identifying hidden or unrealised value in investment themes that are often played out over years .\nas part of the legatum institute ' s ' the culture of prosperity ' programme , the history of capitalism series was a three - year project that was set up to investigate the origins and development of a movement of thought and endeavour that has transformed the human condition .\nmore than 30 million people are trapped in modern slavery , forced to work in brothels , mines , sweatshops , plantations and fishing fleets around the world . founded by legatum foundation in 2013 , in partnership with humanity united and walk free , the freedom fund is an active ingredient in a new abolitionist movement in the fight against modern slavery . building on fifteen years of anti - slavery work funded by legatum foundation , the freedom fund generates private funding , demonstrates how effective interventions can protect those at risk of being enslaved , invests in countries with the greatest incidence of slavery , brings together a community of activists committed to the cause and , ultimately , aims to bring an end to modern slavery . legatum hopes through the freedom fund to catalyse over $ 1 billion in new private antislavery investments over the coming decade .\nthrough all of these efforts , we are shaping discourse on bottom - up development and systems change through principled entrepreneurial leadership . the legatum center for development and entrepreneurship at mit was founded to demonstrate the power of entrepreneurship to catalyze transformation in society and to improve global wellbeing .\n\u201cthe end fund is special largely because of the legatum involvement , \u201d continues campbell . \u201cthey had a clear objective right from the beginning that they would try to be as efficient in the not - for - profit world as they were in the for - profit world . \u201d\nthrough the legatum foundation , legatum invests in community - based organisations and projects that have improved the lives of over 270 million people through nearly 1 , 500 projects in more than 110 countries since 1999 . in many cases , only a modest initial grant is required to build upon an existing project and to ensure its sustainability . these projects are clustered into a series of strategic initiatives , each lasting three to five years . this approach maximises the impact of the grant and provides enough time to produce measurable results without encouraging over - reliance on a single donor .\nthe foundation requires that every grant demonstrates effectiveness , efficiency , and measurable results . it utilises the services of an advisory firm , geneva global , which vets each project and uses legatum ' s unique proprietary reporting metrics to monitor and evaluate progress over the course of any given grant .\n\u201cwe were attending an event at the house of lords in the uk when christopher chandler , legatum\u2019s chairman , asked alan fenwick how much it would cost to rid africa of ntds , \u2019\u2019 recalls mccormick . \u201calan replied that between $ 1 - $ 2 billion would be required to bring down infection rates to manageable levels and in many cases eradicate these diseases . \u2019\u2019 legatum concluded that this probably underestimated the funds required and while even this was a huge sum of money , in terms of global health it was paltry , and moreover perfectly realisable through the right vehicle .\n\u201clegatum have shown themselves to be world leaders in a cross section of support to poverty in the world , not just to health , not just to ngos , but to supporting small business and other projects when that funding was just not coming from anywhere else , \u201d he says .\n\u201clegatum\u2019s initial $ 8 million investment brought together for the first time all the actors . from legatum as funders , doctors , pharmaceutical companies , delivery organisations , local communities , government health departments and schools . together , we solved the logistical problem of mapping the diseases and delivering the drugs to where they were needed , on a massive scale . the rest , as they say , is history , or at least , is becoming so . we can at last look forward to a time when these diseases are a footnote to the story of the developing world . \u201d\nthe legatum foundation launches the end fund , the first private philanthropy fund dedicated to controlling and eliminating neglected tropical diseases ( ntds ) . ntds are diseases of poverty that debilitate , blind , disfigure and cause early death to an estimated 1 . 4 billion of the world\u2019s poorest people .\nthe tenth edition of the legatum prosperity index\u2122 is published . capitalising on ten years ' worth of data , we can evaluate long - term changes in prosperity , pinpointing the drivers of progress and highlighting those nations that have made the greatest strides in turning their wealth into greater prosperity .\none key factor the survey considers is governance , which is broken down into three categories : effective governance , democracy and political participation , and the rule of law . legatum measured these variables by considering things like voter turnout , legislative independence , and the number of women in parliament .\nmore than 30 million people are trapped in modern slavery , forced to work in brothels , mines , sweatshops , plantations and fishing fleets around the world . founded by legatum foundation in 2013 in partnership with humanity united and walk free , the freedom fund is an active ingredient in a new abolitionist movement that is raising more than $ 100 million for the fight against modern slavery . building on fifteen years of anti - slavery work funded by legatum foundation , the freedom fund generates private funding , demonstrates how effective interventions can protect those at risk of being enslaved , invests in countries with the greatest incidence of slavery , brings together a community of activists committed to the cause and , ultimately , aims to bring an end to modern slavery . legatum hopes through the freedom fund to catalyse over $ 1 billion in new private antislavery investments over the coming decade .\nin the second major investment by a foreign investor in an indian microfinance firm , legatum capital , a dubai - based privately - owned finance firm , committed a $ 25 million ( rs125 crore ) investment in share microfin ltd , a hyderabad - based microfinance institution which is india\u2019s largest .\nthe $ 25 million investment makes legatum the majority shareholder with over 51 % stake in share . simultaneously , another investor , avishkaar goodwell india , invested $ 2 million in share . the combined capital infusion , $ 27 million , makes this the largest such deal in the indian microfinance sector .\nthe legatum center for development and entrepreneurship at mit is a community hub for students , alumni and faculty who seek to accelerate social and economic progress through innovation - driven entrepreneurship . the center was founded in order to demonstrate the power of entrepreneurship to catalyze transformation in society and to improve global wellbeing .\nreferences : please provide the names and contact information for 3 - 4 professional references . references should be able to speak to your potential as principled entrepreneurial leader and / or your commitment to impacting change in the developing world . legatum staff will only contact references if you are invited for an interview .\nlegatum , which has a foreign institutional investor sub - account registered with india\u2019s stock market regulator sebi , has investments of over $ 1 billion in india . its fii , crown capital , owns close to 5 % each in icici bank , hdfc , hdfc bank , uti bank and indiabulls financial services .\ntwenty - five - year - old legatum is a multi - billion dollar global fund managing proprietary capital . investing in india since 2005 , legatum has been a major investor , especially in the indian financial sector with significant shareholdings in banks like icici , hdfc and axis and institutions like hdfc limited and idfc . they are also a majority shareholder is share microfin , one of the largest hyderabad - based microfinance institutions . with the recent crisis in the microfinance sector , mark stoleson tells somasroy chakraborty & arijit barman that india will see a flight of foreign capital unless the situation is solved quickly . edited excerpts :\nour vision is to see a more prosperous world for all , and we are committed to using our capital to help make that a reality . legatum\u2019s philanthropic portfolio includes investments in activities to promote entrepreneurship and free enterprise , programmes to create the policies and ideas that promote prosperity , and initiatives to alleviate poverty .\nreinaldo normand is an entrepeneur in residence at the martin trust center and the legatum center at the mit . reinaldo has extensive experience in founding and running bootstrapped and venture - backed gaming and consumer internet startups in the united states , china and brazil , and has raised over $ 60 million in venture capital .\nlegatum was born out of a desire to invest in developments that create a lasting impact for all shareholders . for us , the shareholders include our local community , the partners , and those who occupy the spaces we create . to make a lasting impact we collaborate with all these shareholders from vision to completion .\nthe global prosperity index is the flagship publication of the legatum institute . first published in 2007 , the index now benchmarks 149 countries around the world across nine distinct categories : economy ; education ; entrepreneurship & opportunity ; governance ; health ; personal freedom ; safety & security ; social capital ; and natural environment .\n\u201cthe ebola crisis fund will meet an urgent and long term need for community health education and awareness raising especially in many remote areas , \u201d said andrew doust , legatum\u2019s vice president of strategy . \u201cimproving health and hygiene practices generally will improve the resilience of communities to combat future outbreaks of ebola and other diseases . \u201d\nspringer : mongolia is 50 places ahead of india in the 2014 legatum prosperity index . what is going right in mongolia that the new prime minister to - be should keep up ( as the office is currently vacated ) and what is going wrong in india that the recently elected prime minister modi needs to fix ?\nin rwanda , on the other hand , the government was unable to provide the required resources for a national plan ; a symptom of a country still struggling to recover after the 1994 genocide . legatum\u2019s funding was therefore crucial and provided rwanda with an incredible opportunity to implement a fully integrated control project against seven ntds .\nthe program , called the west africa children ' s education strategic initiative , was co - funded by legatum foundation , the development arm of legatum group , a dubai - based global private investment firm . it was a $ 4 . 2 million three - year project in which geneva global served as grant manager and the str\u00f8mme foundation , a norwegian international development organization , served as program creator . the essential component was the accelerated learning program , a 9 - month\nspeed school\nthat helped kids get caught up so they could pass public school entrance exams and enter ( some for the first time ) the formal education system ."]}
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", "topic": 31}], "title": "impremedia", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 22 impremedia reviews submitted anonymously by impremedia employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if impremedia is right for you .\nglassdoor has 3 impremedia reviews submitted anonymously by impremedia employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if impremedia is right for you .\nimpremedia provides hispanic content , insights and marketing services . impremedia is a private company . francisco seghezzo is the ceo of impremedia and has an approval rating of 52 from owler members . impremedia has 1 followers on owler .\nimpremedia ' s ceo , francisco seghezzo , currently has an approval rating of 52 % . impremedia ' s primary competitors are\nimpremedia provides hispanic content , insights and marketing services . impremedia ' s headquarters is located in brooklyn , new york , usa 11201 . impremedia ' s ceo , francisco seghezzo , currently has an approval rating of 52 % . impremedia has an estimated 12 . . .\nowler has collected 14 screenshots of impremedia ' s website since may 2014 . the latest impremedia website design screenshot was captured in oct 2017 .\nimpremedia currently has 977 followers on twitter . as of june 2014 impremedia had 818 followers . that ' s a 19 percent increase in 3 years\nimpremedia currently has 558 fans on facebook . as of june 2014 impremedia had 542 fans . that ' s a 2 percent increase in 6 months\nimpremedia ' s chief executive officer m\u00f3nica lozano will remain in her current position , while impremedia ' s staff will continue to direct and control editorial content .\n\u2018la opinion\u2019 publisher lozano named impremedia sr . vp / newspapers \u2013 editor & publisher\npress release : impremedia : monica lozano to depart as ceo of impremedia , while remaining chair of the board of its parent company , us hispanic media , inc .\nsome 2 million unique users visit impremedia web sites each month , according to the company .\nimpremedia is a hispanic news and information company that provides contents in both online and in print .\nobservers say impremedia\u2019s model of journalism has proven to be more successful than that of the tribune .\nnew york - - ( business wire ) - - impremedia to syndicate bbc mundo online content . . .\nimpremedia ' s chief operating officer , francisco seghezzo , will become ceo of the company effective ju . . .\nimpremedia provides their audience and partner brands with relevant and engaging content that connects to culture . as the market has evolved , impremedia created a network of market - leading media properties and initiatives that reach over 30 million hispanics yearly .\nimpremedia is the no . 1 hispanic news and information company in the u . s . in online and print . with over 100 years in the marketplace , impremedia has grown to understand the us hispanic audience like no other company .\nnew york impremedia today debuts a user - generated content mini site that will give users an online destination embracing hispanics\u2019 diverse heritage .\nimpremedia , publisher of el diario in new york and la opinin in los angeles , among other spanish - lang . . .\nnew york - - ( business wire ) - - impremedia seeks to reach its audiences by offering different platforms of . . .\n\u201cthese awards further solidify impremedia\u2019s position as the number one creator of spanish - language content in the industry . we are proud of all our papers and thank the nahp for recognizing our commitment to journalistic excellence , \u201d stated monica lozano , svp of newspapers for impremedia .\ncapitalizing on the hispanic love of soccer , impremedia , publisher of ' la opinion ' and ' el diario , ' t . . .\nlos angeles - - ( business wire ) - - monica lozano to depart as ceo of impremedia , while remaining chair of . . .\n\u201cadvertisers will benefit from the network\u2019s broad reach across the hispanic market , \u201d arturo duran , ceo , impremedia digital , said in a statement .\nthe current ceo ( monica lozano ) is a huge step back for impremedia digital growth . all departments also lack experienced online staff and multimedia journalists .\nnew york - - ( business wire ) - - impremedia ' s el diario unveils an all new vibrant and modern product to be . . .\nan integrated site of its various print and web properties gives impremedia a nationwide focus that will appeal to marketers looking to reach latino consumers on a wider scale .\nimpremedia is a company to learn as much as you can , create your own groundwork and experience . management needs more training and adapt to the us work culture .\n\u201cthat\u2019s one of the things that makes us different , \u201d says paton of impremedia . \u201cwe encourage our newspapers to be more local and to understand their communities . \u201d\na cross - navigation tool will allow users to move effortlessly between the anchor portal urltoken and sites within the network such as impremedia\u2019s urltoken and la vibra . com .\nimpremedia is a leader in hispanic content , insights and marketing with a portfolio of trusted , influential multimedia brands that reach a highly engaged , multi - generational hispanic audience .\nimpremedia\u2019s new york daily , el diario la prensa , the premier latino publication in the new york - area , shined with a total of 14 awards , including the gold in outstanding daily newspaper in the u . s . impremedia\u2019s los angeles - based daily and the country\u2019s largest spanish - language newspaper , la opini\u00f3n , received the 2nd place silver .\nimpremedia , a spanish - language newspaper and online news publisher , already owns new york\u2019s largest spanish - language newspaper , el diario la prensa , and weekend paper el diario contigo .\nimpremedia newspapers lead in excellence awards from the national association of hispanic publications ( nahp ) . la opini\u00f3n wins top award as outstanding hispanic daily , el mensajero and la raza . . .\nnew york impremedia today launched a flagship web portal that combines the digital properties of the hispanic media company\u2019s daily , weekly and monthly titles into impre . com , an integrated online network .\nhoy new york represents impremedia\u2019s entrance into free daily newspapers , which constitute a growing share of the spanish - language newspaper market , according to paton . impremedia also owns la opini\u00f3n in los angeles , el mensajero in san francisco , la prensa in orlando and tampa , and la raza in chicago . it also owns the weekly entertainment publication la vibra and the bilingual vista magazine .\n\u201cwith the launch of impre . com , consumers can enjoy impremedia content in the format of their choice , whether it be video , audio , online or print , \u201d said company ceo john paton .\nwashington , d . c . \u2013 after months of negotiations , impremedia today announced an agreement with us hispanic media inc . ( ushm ) that will open editorial bridges between latin american and north american markets .\nlozano explained that impremedia and ushm have formed a new company that will bring resources to stimulate growth in the market .\nwith this association , we can do things faster and reach further ,\nshe said .\namid these growing numbers , a u . s . presidential electoral cycle and an increasingly competitive latino market , impremedia and ushm have arrived at a deal that could bolster the company ' s presence in the industry .\nthe urltoken network boasts redesigned web portals that serve impremedia\u2019s newspapers and other titles while providing widened coverage of news , entertainment , sports and new channels featuring lifestyle , education and finance content , per a company statement .\nby elena shore new america media in what observers of the spanish - language press see as a positive development in the coverage of hispanic communities in new york , impremedia announced this week that it is buying the spanish - language newspaper hoy new york , and its weekend publication , fin de semana , from the tribune company . the move essentially doubles impremedia\u2019s reach in new york , the second - largest hispanic market in the country .\nthis is a strategic alliance with a well - established media company in argentina ,\nsaid lozano , adding that ushm ' s interest in impremedia\nis a sign of confidence in the company and its leadership .\nonline users can upload their personal photos of home countries or family scenes at the mini site at urltoken for a chance to win a digital camera and other prizes . winners will be featured via impremedia online and print properties .\nimpremedia\u2019s acquisition of hoy new york represents \u201cthe inverse of corporatization\u201d of media , says vourvoulias - bush , as the newspaper\u2019s ownership changes from a large media conglomerate to an independent spanish - language network known for its community journalism .\naccording to market research company kantar , the 10 largest advertisers in the u . s . latino market advertised with impremedia last year . the 2010 census showed that the country ' s hispanic population reached 50 . 5 million .\n\u201cutilizing multi - marketing platforms is instrumental in reaching the hispanic consumer , \u201d said kenneth brooks , staples\u2019 regional marketing champion . \u201cwe share the same values [ as impremedia ] and are very proud to partake in the hispanic heritage month celebration . \u201d\nimpremedia has a rich history of serving the latino community . la opini\u00f3n in los \u00e1ngeles is the nation\u2019s # 1 spanish - language daily newspaper . el diario newspaper in new york just recently celebrated its centennial - 100 years of community influence . in addition , la raza in chicago , el mensajero in san francisco , la prensa in orlando and rumbo - digital in houston , demonstrate impremedia\u2019s strong local presence in the top dma\u2019s that represent 59 % of the 15 u . s . hispanic market .\nas part of impremedia , a marketing solutions company which boasts presence in 15 u . s . markets , and relevant and engaging content at its core , la raza is proud to be the most trusted source of news and information for chicago latinos .\nimpremedia led in awards received by the national association of hispanic publications\u2019 ( nahp ) 23rd annual conference with 27 awards and 9 of them gold . the jos\u00e9 mart\u00ed awards for excellence in hispanic print represents the most prestigious hispanic media awards in the nation .\n\u201cthis is one of our most important announcements to date , \u201d john paton , chairman and ceo of impremedia , said in a statement on monday . together , el diario la prensa and hoy new york reach just under half a million readers in new york .\nimpremedia operates newspapers and other titles in seven of the top 10 u . s . hispanic markets , including la opinion in los angeles and el diario la prensa in new york . the company claims its 17 titles reach 66 percent of the nation\u2019s hispanic population .\nthe partnership , to be announced tuesday , will allow mcclatchy ' s spanish - language papers and web sites to feature information produced by impremedia , a privately held publisher that operates in markets covering about two - thirds of the hispanics living in the united states .\nimpremedia includes the multiplatform publications la opini\u00f3n , el diario / la prensa , hoy , la raza , rumbo , la prensa of orlando , vista magazine , and la vibra . the company estimates that 25 % of u . s . hispanic adults use its products .\nafter this , i hope that at some point we can sit together and publicly announce big plans for impremedia , but right now we ' re focused on the partnership and communicating that two companies are joining forces to serve this market better ,\nlozano said .\nimpremedia is the no . 1 hispanic news and information company in the u . s . in online and print . impremedia\u2019s multi - platform offerings range from online to video , widgets , social media , mobile , audio and print and encompass 97 products on 7 platforms , including the portal urltoken and its mcclatchy partners . the network is also the nation\u2019s largest hispanic newspaper publisher with newspapers in the top 7 u . s . hispanic markets , reaching 16 markets total and representing 61 % of the u . s . hispanic population . its leading publications include la opini\u00f3n in los angeles and el diario la prensa in new york . impremedia portals and publication websites are : urltoken , urltoken , urltoken , urltoken , urltoken , urltoken , urltoken , urltoken , urltoken , urltoken , urltoken , urltoken , and urltoken .\nimpremedia publications la opini\u00f3n ( urltoken ) in los angeles , la raza ( urltoken ) in chicago , and el mensajero ( urltoken ) in the san francisco bay area dominated the nahp awards with 12 gold , 8 silver and 7 bronze for a total of 27 awards .\nimpremedia has a strong history of high - quality content , of understanding how to deeply connect with its audience and with local brands that resonate with the communities it serves , through a great knowledge of the market and a close relationship from a business perspective ,\nlomanto said .\n\u201cwe are proud of this recognition on behalf of the nahp . every day we strive to serve our audiences with excellent editorial content , and these awards again solidify our position as the leader in high quality content for the hispanic community , \u201d stated monica lozano , svp newspapers for impremedia .\n\u201choy new york is a great addition to impremedia in terms of the coverage of hispanic issues , \u201d says alberto vourvoulias - bush , editor of el diario la prensa . \u201cimpre - media has a track record of paying close attention to spanish - speaking communities and highly valuing community journalism . \u201d\nthey [ ushm ] bring pretty significant knowledge of how to reach different audiences with various platforms , using new media . for us that ' s relevant , because we have diversified this company for years . this alliance helps us speed up the transformation , which is already a part of impremedia .\n\u201ci like the idea of hoy new york being under a partly latino - owned company , \u201d says jos\u00e9 luis benavides , journalism professor at california state university , northridge . \u201cthe lozano family ( publisher of la opini\u00f3n and co - founders of impremedia ) has a long history in spanish - language journalism . \u201d\nas part of its commitment to the latino community , impremedia , parent company of the oldest spanish newspaper in the u . s . , has donated to columbia university its private archive of el diario / la prensa \u2012 the two publications merged in 1963 . the collection compiles every issue of the paper from 1929 until 2012 .\nimpremedia publications el diario la prensa in new york , la opini\u00f3n in los angeles , la raza in chicago , el mensajero in the san francisco bay area , la prensa in orlando / tampa and rumbo in south central texas dominated the nahp awards with 10 gold , 11 silver and 6 bronze for a total of 27 awards .\nthe seven impremedia newspapers covered in the agreement are : el diario la prensa and hoy nueva york in new york ; el mensajero in the san francisco bay area ; la opinion in los angeles ; la raza in chicago ; la prensa in orlando , fla . ; and rumbo in houston , san antonio and the rio grande valley in texas .\nunder the new arrangement , ushm , a subsidiary of s . a . la naci\u00f3n , will become a majority shareholder of u . s . spanish - language media giant impremedia . the deal seeks to maximize the conglomerate ' s long expertise and relationship with u . s . latino and local markets , with the goal of developing new products and expanding the audience .\nimpremedia led in awards from the national association of hispanic publications ( nahp ) with 27 total including 12 first place prizes . the jos\u00e9 mart\u00ed awards for excellence in hispanic print represent the most prestigious hispanic media awards in the nation and are selected by a panel of expert judges from the field of media and publishing . the awards were presented at the 25th annual convention of the nahp in new mexico , march 10 - 14 , 2010 .\n) - - impremedia , the no . 1 hispanic news and information company in the u . s . in online and print , led in awards from the national association of hispanic publications ( nahp ) with 27 total including 12 first place prizes . the jos\u00e9 mart\u00ed awards for excellence in hispanic print represent the most prestigious hispanic media awards in the nation and are selected by a panel of expert judges from the field of media and publishing . the awards were presented at the 25\nimpremedia\u2019s chicago - based weekly , la raza , topped the list with most awards to a single publication including \u201cbest design\u201d for a weekly and \u201coutstanding lifestyle\u201d and \u201coutstanding entertainment\u201d sections . in addition to the premier award given to la opini\u00f3n for \u201coutstanding hispanic daily newspaper , \u201d the publication took a total of five first places including \u201cbest entertainment section , \u201d \u201cbest sports section\u201d and \u201cbest special section\u201d for the obama inauguration . el mensajero of san francisco also won seven awards for articles published on politics , business and hispanic success stories .\nimpremedia\u2019s chicago - based weekly , la raza ( urltoken ) , topped the list with most awards to a single publication including \u201cbest design\u201d for a weekly and \u201coutstanding lifestyle\u201d and \u201coutstanding entertainment\u201d sections . in addition to the premier award given to la opini\u00f3n ( urltoken ) for \u201coutstanding hispanic daily newspaper , \u201d the publication took a total of five first places including \u201cbest entertainment section , \u201d \u201cbest sports section\u201d and \u201cbest special section\u201d for the obama inauguration . el mensajero ( urltoken ) of san francisco also won seven awards for articles published on politics , business and hispanic success stories .\nel diario la prensa garnered the most awards of any single publication , while , la opini\u00f3n and additional impremedia papers all ranked high with award recognitions . award highlights include gold awards in excellence to el diario la prensa for best design a as a tabloid , written word , photos , outstanding special supplements and in best the category of autos and sports sections . la opini\u00f3n received the gold award for outstanding business and travel section , the silver for entertainment and the bronze in the photo category . la raza also received the bronze award for outstanding tabloid design ; and el mensajero received the silver for outstanding business section and the bronze for outstanding special section . la prensa , rumbo and el mensajero all received key awards in the written word category .\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 .\nnow with the recent launch of im studio an in - house marketing solutions division with the soul of a publisher - we develop brand - centric , customized opportunities through own - able and shareable content to meet the needs of clients looking to reach the evolving us hispanic audience .\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 )\ntransaction name : auto - generated name of transaction ( e . g . whatsapp acquired by facebook )\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 .\nhyper local , with foreign manager . difficulties to communicate with senior management in south america .\nyou need to get the understanding of a great hispanic community in manhattan and brooklyn .\nbefore the new management this company had nice employees , good comradely and relax ambiance between co - workers . there were employees that were working for a very long time in the company\nkeep the old culture and get rid of the new way of management , this affected productivity , morale , confidence making the ambiance stressful and sad .\nthey run like a non - profit , they require a lot more than what your job title lists but it ' s a great way to broaden your knowledge and gain more hats .\nthey only care about the money , can ' t blame them it ' s a business , but their people skills lack and they will try to low ball you in every way possible , individually and as an office location .\nyou need to spend money to make money . a better hiring process needs to be installed , turnover for important rolls is too high .\nthe management has no idea of th issues pertinent to the cities most underserved .\nif you dont believe in the people you serve , sell it to someone who does .\ncoworkers are nice . good insurance health but pay for visual and dentist . you can talk easily with the managers and editors . convenient location in downtown brooklyn .\nonly 2 weeks of vacations . don ' t offer perks like lunch , commute managers can be rude . if you are not in te union as a reporter , they don ' t pay overtime . lack of equipment like cameras , a good computer to edit or even microsoft word .\nthrough all the chaos of constant image transformation and again with a new end of year 2015 there is room to advance if you are good at what you do .\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 .\ngreat opportunity to keep learning about the digital aspect of media and further enhance my expertise . with the previous digital chief , arturo duran there was a strong roadmap of the digital future for the company .\nold school mentality from publication publishers that would not allow the integration of print and online . there was a mayor problem with inflated corporate titles and an unexperienced corporate content editor that did not understand digital and would dictate without group consideration .\nyp , the yp logo and all other yp marks contained herein are trademarks of yp llc and / or yp affiliated companies .\nthe site is part of a multimedia marketing effort titled \u201cmi hispanidad\u201d that commemorates hispanic heritage month by providing a venue for online users to share their thoughts on what it means to be hispanic .\na \u201crecuerdos de mi tierra\u201d ( \u201cmemories of my homeland\u201d ) photo sweepstakes promotion and hispanic - themed editorial content on the history , culture and diversity of u . s . latinos serve as key elements of the project , which runs through november .\nadvertisers supporting the push include 1 - 800 - flowers . com , albertsons , bud light , infiniti , mervyns , royal caribbean international and staples .\ndaily alerts highlighting hispanic factoids also will be sent via mobile phone to dedicated users .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\n\u201cthis shows the vitality of ethnic markets as opposed to the mainstream market , \u201d vour - voulias - bush says . \u201cthis may be part of a trend away from media conglomerates , toward a community - and local - based enterprise in journalism . \u201d\n\u201cwhat you see is a failure of the general approach of what tribune wanted to do ( with hoy ) \u0097 creating a national newspaper , \u201d benavides says . \u201ctwo thirds of hoy los angeles was produced in new york . it made sense from the business point of view , but journalistically that model failed . \u201d\n\u201cunfortunately , \u201d benavides adds , \u201cother media seem to be going this way : nbc tele - mundo\u2019s news hub in dallas - fort worth is exactly that . \u201d nbc telemundo announced last year its plan to shift telemundo newscasts from a local to a regionalized news format produced out of its national headquarters . \u201ci think that model is doomed , \u201d benavides says .\ntribune\u2019s new strategy is to make the los angeles and chicago editions of hoy \u201cmore closely aligned\u201d with the los angeles times and chicago tribune , respectively , according to a statement released monday by the company . tribune will also continue to publish the spanish - language weekly el sentinel in orlando and south florida .\nthat shift in strategy is a major one , benavides says . in los angeles , he says , hoy and the los angeles times have long operated in two separate buildings , with no relationship between the two news teams . when they work together , using the resources of the english - language paper and the expertise of the spanish - language paper , benavides says they can produce content that neither team is capable of producing alone .\neditorial collaboration between mainstream media and in - language press may become more commonplace , as many english - language newspapers across the country find themselves shrinking while the spanish - language press experiences rapid growth . in new york , the combined circulation of el diario la prensa and hoy new york has more than doubled in the past 10 years .\nnew york\u2019s el diario la prensa is the fastest growing paid major daily newspaper in the united states , according to the abc fas - fax released in september 2006 .\nvourvoulias - bush says there are three reasons for the paper\u2019s growth : its high - quality editorial coverage of new york\u2019s diverse hispanic communities , which are under - served by english - language media ; the growing hispanic audience as a result of immigration and demographic changes in new york ; and el diario la prensa\u2019s expansion of its multimedia web site .\n\u201cthe spanish - language market is doing much better than the english - language market , \u201d vourvoulias - bush says . \u201cits circulation is growing ; we\u2019re just growing faster . \u201d last year alone , el diario la prensa\u2019s paid circulation increased by six percent and its readership rose by 25 percent .\nel diario la prensa and hoy new york will remain separate newspapers , paton says . the paid , premium el diario la prensa and the free , transit paper hoy target distinct markets , he says .\nthe tribune company acquired hoy in 2000 when it bought the times - mirror company . tribune newspapers hoy and newsday were involved in a scandal over inflated circulation numbers . when the scandal broke , hoy revised its circulation numbers downward . in jan . 2006 , the newspaper switched from a paid to a free daily .\ntext , audio and video content from the bbc ' s spanish - language website , urltoken , is now availabl . . .\nurltoken to offer content in spanish and english in the areas of fashion , beauty , relationships . . .\n' el diario la prensa , ' the venerable hispanic newspaper founded in 1913 , is getting a fresh new look . . .\ndigital now represents largest share of monthly audience at 44 % los angeles \u2013 amidst a transformation . . .\nnew york - - ( business wire ) - - # aarp - - el diario will recognize the achievements of 18 recipients at the t . . .\npartnership delivers over 20 best - in - class publications and complete print and digital integration . [ . . .\n( i - newswire ) partnership delivers over 20 best - in - class publications and complete print and digital i . . .\npartnership delivers over 20 best - in - class publications and complete print and digital integration . . .\nlos angeles - - ( business wire ) - - thirty distinguished latinas from southern california were awarded spec . . .\nwashington , march 5 , 2014 / prnewswire - usnewswire / - - the aseg\u00farate campaign , a latino outreach and en . . .\nhispanic content , insights and marketing with a portfolio of trusted , influential multimedia brands .\nit recently has expanded its portfolio , adding some digital - only products like quiero m\u00e1s futbol and chica fresh . it also operates impower ! , a premium content network that increases it broad reach . with more than 8 million monthly unique users , impower ! is in comscore ' s hispanic ad focus ' top ten .\nis this your business ? claim it today ! hop on board this gravy train and keep your profile up - to - date . it\u2019s 100 % free !\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nfrancisco seghezzo , former director of corporate planning for s . a . la naci\u00f3n , will become the new chief operating officer .\neduardo lomanto , the president of ushm , also discussed the benefits of the new alliance .\nthese elements represent an exceptional platform for the development of new products , in order to attract additional audiences and become the first choice for advertisers that want to reach the hispanic market in the united states ,\nhe added .\nin the next few weeks , aug . 5 - 21 , the city of rio de janeiro is going\u2026\neditor\u2019s note : bay area resident jaskaran singh is dismayed that sikhs in the u . s . are\u2026\nfor more than a century , newspapers la prensa \u2012 founded in 1913 \u2012 and el diario \u2012 established in 1947 \u2012 have informed and served the hispanic population in their own language by documenting the news and cultural events happening in new york city and in their readers\u2019 countries of origin .\n\u201cthis is the only instrument documenting the history of the latino community in new york . [ it is ] an invaluable resource for researchers , professors , students and history enthusiasts . we wanted the collection to be somewhere where it would be taken care of and valued properly , like columbia university , \u201d said \u00e1ngel v\u00e1zquez , marketing manager at el diario .\nthe invaluable historical annals consist of 617 tomes of printed newspapers and 175 discs containing digitalized issues of the \u201ccampe\u00f3n de los hispanos\u201d \u2012 \u201cthe champion of hispanics , \u201d the publication\u2019s motto . the collection will be available to the general public at columbia\u2019s butler library , its main collection on campus .\n\u201cin 2013 , el diario donated its photograph archive to the library . having the complete printed periodicals will complete a collection that serves as a great reference when it comes to telling the story of latinos in this country . for us , it is clear that you cannot tell that story without citing el diario as a major bibliographic source , \u201d said frances negr\u00f3n - muntaner , curator of the donated materials and director of columbia university\u2019s center for the study of ethnicity and race .\nthe collection will be included within the rare book & manuscript library , where historically - important publications of which only one copy exists are kept .\nthe general public will be able to access the documents as soon as the library finalizes their cataloging and organization .\n\u201cthese are unique materials ; these are the only copies in existence . one of the reasons we chose columbia is because of their commitment to protecting and sharing the collection . we are all part of those stories that form the legacy of el diario , la prensa and the latino community , \u201d said v\u00e1zquez .\nnewspaper , chicago\u2019s leading hispanic publication , has been selected by editor & publisher as one of the ten newspapers that do it right 2015 .\nthis prestigious award is presented to 10 u . s . newspapers that serve as a model for others in one ( or several ) important areas such as : editorial , community awareness , effective marketing ideas , attractive design , online innovations , diversity in coverage and in hiring .\n\u201ceditor & publisher has been presenting this award for 15 years and we are very honored to be the only hispanic publication in the country and the only newspaper in chicago to receive this recognition in 2015 , \u201d said jimena catarivas corbett , general manager of la raza newspaper .\nas e & p points out in their article announcing the winners , \u201cby offering a wide range of products , [ la raza \u2019s ] local sales have increased 19 percent yoy , and special editions have shown double digit growth\u201d . this multi - faceted approach , along with strong editorial content is what maintains la raza \u2019s success . as jesus del toro , editor of the newspaper , states , \u201cwe are hyper - local in many ways , but at the same time we provide general useful and practical information that our readers can use and enjoy in their daily lives\u201d .\nthe article also highlights how the recipients of the recognition are \u201cnewspapers still pushing hard for print ; newspapers unafraid to experiment ; and most importantly , newspapers planning for and finding success in various ways\u201d .\nla raza is the cornerstone of spanish - language publications in chicago , having been in the community for 45 years . as a leader in hispanic engagement solutions - combining print , digital , social media and event marketing opportunities - la raza continues be an integral part of the hispanic news landscape with a monthly audience of more than 551 , 000 .\nit recently has expanded its portfolio , adding some digital - only products like quiero m\u00e1s futbol and chica fresh . it also operates impower ! , a premium content network that increases it broad reach . with more than 8 million monthly unique users , impower ! is in comscore ' s hispanic ad focus ' top ten . data sources : geoscape , american marketscape datastreamtm 2014 series .\neditor & publisher is the authoritative journal covering all aspects of the newspaper industry , including business , newsroom , advertising , circulation , marketing , technology , online and syndicates .\nla raza tatiana canaval , 312 - 870 - 7033 tatiana . canaval @ 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 .\nannual convention of the nahp in new mexico , march 10 - 14 , 2010 .\nthe nahp jos\u00e9 mart\u00ed awards for excellence in publishing include six categories : general excellence awards , outstanding section , editorial writing , design , photos and cartoons and marketing .\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 .\nlaurel wentz is ad age ' s global and multicultural editor , responsible for international and u . s . hispanic coverage . she is based in new york . she previously covered europe from ad age ' s london bureau , and before that was latin america editor , based in sao paulo . the best way to reach laurel is by email at lwentz @ adage . com .\n\u201ci am proud of each award we have received , including the gold medal for general excellence as the best daily newspaper in the us . it is due recognition of the world class journalism and selfless team work that makes \u2018el diario el campe\u00f3n de los hispanos , \u2019\u201d said alberto vourvoulias , editor in chief of el diario la prensa .\nthis is the 3rd annual nahp jos\u00e9 mart\u00ed awards for excellence in publishing . the six categories for the awards included : outstanding publications , outstanding sections , written word , design , photos and cartoons and marketing .\nother features of the integrated site include : specialty channels for automotive and classifieds content ; video and photo gallery capabilities ; sweepstakes offerings ; and interactive services such as blogs , user comments sections and a free personal e - mail service expected to go live in the near future .\nsave my name , email , and website in this browser for the next time i comment .\ncurrently you have javascript disabled . in order to post comments , please make sure javascript and cookies are enabled , and reload the page . click here for instructions on how to enable javascript in your browser .\nsacramento , calif . - hoping to offset its losses in the u . s . newspaper market , mcclatchy co . will sharpen its focus on the rapidly growing hispanic community by sharing articles and other content with a major publisher of spanish - language publications .\nmcclatchy , the third largest u . s . newspaper publisher , runs three spanish - language papers : el nuevo herald in florida , vida en el valle in california ' s central valley and la estrella in the dallas - fort worth area of texas .\nthe sacramento - based company owns 29 daily papers printed in english and 31 newspapers in all .\nlike the rest of the print news industry , mcclatchy has been struggling as advertisers shift their spending from newspapers to the internet in pursuit of the web ' s expanding audience .\nthe trend has devastated mcclatchy ' s stock , which has plunged by 82 percent since the end of 2005 , triggering $ 2 . 8 billion in charges to account for the company ' s crumbling value . mcclatchy shares fell 20 cents to $ 10 . 70 monday .\nthe new york - based company estimates the 29 . 4 million hispanics living in its target markets have a combined $ 478 billion in spending power .\nsharing with other top spanish - language publications is a chance to improve our service and also share our content with many thousands of new readers in new markets ,\nsaid howard weaver , mcclatchy ' s vice president of news ."]}
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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 - commerce start - ups , and thousands of small businesses for more than 25 years .\nchase mobile checkout can help customers and empower sales associates to process credit card , signature debit or gift card transactions , send an email or text receipt and perform refunds if needed . merchants can create an image - based catalog within the app that allows associates to select the correct product or service confidentially . business owners can even view recent activity , search transactions , and stay up - to - date with key aspects of their merchant services account online or on their mobile device . learn more about chase ' s complete solution .\nchase understands that clients have unique challenges and require very specific solutions to meet their processing needs . many technology providers are already certified to the chase processing network . we partner with industry leaders so that our clients have access to the best resources available to deliver payment innovations for today and the future . over 400 different software providers ( including micros\u00ae , aloha\u00ae , positouch\u00ae and maitre ' d\u00ae ) , are already certified to process on our networks contact us online today for more information on how our industry - 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 - alone terminals to card swipers that connect to your computer or mobile device . emv / contactless terminals , such as our ingenico ict250 terminal , allow customers to pay with emv chip cards and their smartphones . web terminals , such as online pos terminal , allow you to process payments using your existing laptop or pc , web browser and wireless or internet connection . wireless terminals , such as the verifone vx 680 or chase mobile checkout , allow you to process payments outside of your business . check out our comprehensive list of credit card machines .\nour preferred resellers provide merchant services that combine a merchant account along with authorize . net to offer you competitive pricing for payments processing .\nhave a question ? usa : 1 . 888 . 323 . 4289 canada : 1 . 877 . 580 . 2077\nbank of america merchant services is a global leader in ecommerce , payments and security solutions . they help clients of all sizes effectively manage and grow their businesses by enabling them to offer customers a great commerce experience . in 2017 they processed more than 16 . 6 billion transactions at approximately 539 , 000 merchant locations throughout the united states , canada and europe .\nflagship merchant services is an established leader in the credit card processing industry , holds a bbb\na + rating\nand has also been voted the # 1 merchant account provider for four years in a row . setting up a merchant account is easy with a 98 percent approval rating and a guaranteed lowest overall cost commitment . flagship merchant services offers a unique month - to - month agreement and competitive fees .\nwith more than 150 years of experience , wells fargo is one of the world ' s most trusted financial service providers . wells fargo merchant services can help you find the best solution for your business needs whether you are starting a new business or looking to increase sales and manage cash flow . accept credit cards , debit cards , gift cards and electronic checks .\nipayment is a proud authorize . net preferred reseller , and one of the largest providers of payment processing services in the u . s . with 145 , 000 active small merchants . ipayment enables you to accept credit and debit cards by providing processing , risk management , fraud detection , merchant assistance and support and chargeback services in connection with disputes with cardholders .\nyour best choice for simple payment acceptance and exceptional customer service . our merchant programs offer the most scalable and cost - effective solutions in the industry for businesses of all types and sizes . instant online application and quick approvals .\ntsys has been an authorize . net preferred reseller for more than 10 years , and currently processes tens of billions of dollars in sales volume for approximately 650 , 000 merchants and financial institution partners annually . tsys comes highly recommended because of its cost - 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 - leading service to over 40 , 000 businesses .\nbankcard usa ( busa ) offers a complete one - step process for accepting credit card payments for all types of businesses . along with years of authorize . net experience , busa has been servicing merchants since 1993 and is powered by first data and harris trust & savings bank . busa provides its merchants chargeback protection , 98 percent account approval , vip customer service and low rates .\nmoolah is a boutique merchant service provider with a simple philosophy to deliver the very best payment experience to their clients . the company takes a fresh approach to the payment space by providing technologies of tomorrow , being transparent with the costs and over delivering on customer service .\nalready have a merchant account ? gatewayonly sets up authorize . net gateway accounts for merchants that already have merchant accounts . since 2003 , gatewayonly has successfully set up tens of thousands of authorize . net gateway accounts at competitive rates . with gatewayonly , merchants own and control their gateways and their data and can switch processors at any time .\nbb & t can help you fulfill your payment processing needs with its extensive product line and a dedicated client support center . the small business administration consistently ranks bb & t as one of the top small - business - friendly banks in the nation . the american bankers association ranks bb & t number one in client advocacy .\nnational merchant bancard ' s ( nmb ) main focus has always been to provide fast approvals , cutting edge processing products and secure transaction processing to all merchants . nmb takes pride in providing the best customer service available anywhere . nmb values each and every merchant , big or small , so that no merchant will ever feel like\njust another number .\nmerchant focus is a full service merchant account and payment gateway provider , providing service to internet , mail order / telephone order , retail , auction and mobile businesses . merchant focus is dedicated to providing the highest level of service in the industry , with everything you need to start accepting payments today .\ndharma merchant services seeks to achieve the \u201cgreener good\u201d by helping companies uphold their values of environmental and community stewardship . the company\u2019s mission is to provide the most fair and cost - 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": 9}], "title": "speedera networks", "paragraphs": ["speedera networks - speedera networks , provides distributed application hosting and content delivery services for organizations in both industry and government . | startup ranking\nspeedera networks ( akamai ) is on angellist , where the world meets startups .\nto connect with speedera networks ( akamai ) , sign up for angellist today .\nspeedera networks , provides distributed application hosting and content delivery services for organizations in both industry and government .\nnetwork services agreement - speedera networks inc . and avenue a inc . - sample contracts and business forms\nin addition , by combining forces with speedera the two firms will end their legal battle that began in 2002 when akamai sued speedera , claiming that speedera\u2019s cdn services infringed on akamai patents .\nin a stock - for - stock deal valued at about $ 130 million , speedera networks inc . is being acquired by akamai technologies inc .\nlevel 3 commc ' ns , llc v . limelight networks , inc . ,\nakamai technologies v . limelight networks , 614 f . supp . 2d 90 \u2013 urltoken\nakamai technologies , inc . , et al . v . limelight networks , inc .\nayraka networks is a global provider of software - defined networking products , headquartered in california us . the company was co - founded in 2009 by ajit gupta , who previously founded speedera networks - a cdn provider that was acquired by akamai in 2005 .\nonce akamai owns speedera , it says , all the lawsuits will be dropped .\nlimelight networks , 614 f . supp . 2d 90 ( d . mass . 2009 )\ncambridge , ma | akamai technologies , inc . ( nasdaq : akam ) today announced it has completed its acquisition of speedera networks , inc . , a privately held . . .\ndistil networks is the global leader in bot detection and mitigation focused on stopping automated attacks to make the web more secure . - distil networks is the first easy and accurate way . . .\nthe acquisition would end a series of nasty legal battles between the two competitors which have seen the fbi raid speedera ' s offices and speedera sue akamai for making false statements .\nfavors consumers services , like diamond retailer blue nile , photo sharing site photobucket , and online game site playfirst . successes : sold speedera networks to akamai technologies , sygate technologies to symantec .\nspeedera has billed itself as a lower - cost alternative to akamai . in 2002 , when akamai initially sued speedera , claiming the company ' s cdn services infringed on akamai patents , speedera had a promotion running on its web site in an effort to lure akamai customers to its service . at that time , akamai also accused speedera of unfair competition , and later that year filed a lawsuit accusing speedera cto richard day of breaking into a protected akamai database .\ncustomers of aryaka networks include , or have included china airlines , skullcandy , gopro and dover corporation .\nvikas holds several patents in the area of content distribution networks , cloud computing and global traffic management .\nthe news last week that akamai technologies had acquired speedera networks confirmed two things : the deal will end the companies ' bitter rivalry and the content delivery market has matured out of its turbulent adolescence .\nspeedera team bangalore staffers wave\naloha\nas speedera networks is flying its entire workforce to hawaii to knit together a global corporation through team - building and social bonding . the company recently generated its highest quarterly revenue growth in its history since being founded in 1999 . ( photo : business wire )\ncontent delivery specialist akamai technologies wednesday announced it plans to acquire rival speedera networks , a move designed to boost akamai\u2019s standing against larger managed services vendors by expanding its network reach and its portfolio of services .\n\u201cthe growing demand for speedera services continues to fuel our momentum as speedera captures more market share and adds new global customers every month , \u201d said ajit gupta , president and ceo of speedera networks . \u201cthe growth of our network traffic is exceeding the overall growth of the internet , as outsourced solutions for content delivery increasingly become the norm . our financial trajectory continues to be upward and to the right . \u201d\nuntil that time , the two companies will operate separately . as for speedera customers , they should see little change once the deal closes , says ajit gupta , president , ceo and founder of speedera .\nas of june 13 , 2005 , speedera networks , inc . was acquired by akamai technologies inc . speedera networks , inc . provides distributed application hosting and content delivery services for organizations in both industry and government sectors . its family of on - demand services solves the performance , scalability , availability , and security problems of distributed applications and web sites . the company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in santa clara , california .\nthe federal bureau of investigations raided the offices of santa clara - based networking equipment maker speedera networks on june 24 , 2002 , responding to a complaint filed by akamai . the probe is related to akamai ' s allegations that speedera ' s co - founder and chief technology officer , richard day , stole akamai trade secrets .\non this page you can find an overview of the features and pricing of akamai and aryaka networks . we hope this helps you compare these two content delivery networks . you can find additional tips that help you select the right cdn here .\nin the last 12 months , speedera ' s workforce has more than doubled , including strong growth in the company ' s speedera india subsidiary , which officially launched last september . speedera ' s india operations include a full range of corporate functions : sales , marketing , finance , human resources , technical support , and research and development .\nlee , dan ,\nakamai buys rival speedera ,\nsan jose mercury news , march 17 , 2005 .\nspeedera networks , a provider of content delivery services , has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by us - based akamai technologies , in a stock - for - stock merger transaction valued at approximately $ 130 million .\nthat could result in more expensive services overall , leong points out . while smaller players , including mirror image , netli and limelight networks , remain , the bulk of the cdn business has been going to akamai and speedera for some time .\nspeedera networks , inc . is a leading global provider of distributed application hosting and content delivery services . the company ' s speedsuite family of services provides on - demand services that cost - effectively solve the performance , scalability , availability and security problems of distributed applications and web sites . speedera ' s edge delivery network is deployed in the americas , europe and the asia - pacific region , with connectivity to over 1 , 000 carrier networks , controlled by a patented global traffic management system .\nin february 2002 , akamai sued another competitor , speedera networks , inc . (\nspeedera\n) , alleging that speedera ' s universal delivery network infringed several akamai patents , including the ' 703 patent . ( see civ . a . no . 02 - 10188 - rwz ( d . mass . ) , docket # 1 . ) the case settled in mid - 2005 after the district court ' s order on claim construction but before any other decision on the merits .\nakamai and speedera provide businesses with a distributed platform for accessing web computing without having to make significant investments in infrastructure .\nakamai technologies , inc . ( nasdaq : akam ) and speedera networks inc . announced today that the two companies have signed a definitive agreement for akamai to acquire speedera in a stock - for - stock merger transaction . the closing of the transaction , which is subject to customary closing conditions , including regulatory approvals and the approval of speedera ' s stockholders , is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2005 . the acquisition is expected to be accretive on a normalized , diluted per share basis * in 2005 .\nlaw360 ( march 17 , 2005 , 12 : 00 am est ) - - akamai technologies has acquired rival speedera networks for $ 130 million in a deal that resolves the two companies\u2019 bitterly fought patent and trade - secrets litigation , which had reportedly become prohibitively expensive .\nvikas garg is the senior vice president of engineering and operations at aryaka networks . vikas has more than 20 years of experience in computer networking with more than 10 years of design , development and management experience in the cdn industry . previously , vikas was the vice president of engineering at cdnetworks , heading their global research and development efforts . he was the vice president of engineering & operations at speedera networks , prior to its acquisition by akamai technologies . at speedera , vikas helped to build one of the largest content delivery networks in the industry . before that , vikas held senior engineering development and management roles at wave systems , distinct corporation , microsoft , and punjab wireless systems .\najit ' s first successful venture was a company he founded in 1999 - speedera networks . speedera became one of the fastest growing private companies in silicon valley and in the north american technology industry in five years , as ranked by both deloitte & touche and pricewaterhousecoopers . in 2004 , he successfully launched speedera india in bangalore to drive the company\u2019s accelerated global expansion . speedera was acquired in 2005 by akamai technologies ( nasdaq : akam ) for a stock transaction worth more than $ 500 million one year later . after speedera , he founded aayuja ( urltoken ) , a technology sales acceleration company , serving as its ceo . he is currently chairman of the company . he is also the chairman and founder at jantakhoj , an india - based , comprehensive people search engine and background verification service .\nspeedera networks , formed in 1999 , raised around $ 50 million in three rounds of funding . the company posted revenues of $ 8 . 28 million for the second quarter of the fiscal - ended december 2004 , a growth of 49 per cent year - on - year .\na statement issued by the company said the acquisition of speedera is expected to enable akamai to better compete against larger managed services vendors .\nabout speedera networks speedera networks , inc . is a leading global provider of distributed application hosting and content delivery services . the company ` s speedsuite family of services provides on - demand services that cost - effectively solve the performance , scalability , availability and security problems of hosting distributed applications and web sites . speedera ` s edge delivery network is deployed in the americas , europe and the asia - pacific region , controlled by a patented global traffic management system . customers include leading organizations such as american eagle outfitters , doubleclick , fox broadcasting , macromedia , mcafee , nasa , sony music and univision . the company ` s channel partners include softbank broadmedia / club it , bt , vsnl , hewlett - packard , abovenet , and inflow . for more information about speedera , please call 408 - 970 - 1528 , visit urltoken or email info @ speedera . com . to request a white paper , please click on http : / / urltoken / reqtechpaper . htm . to request a demo , please click on http : / / urltoken / reqdemo . htm .\nbefore joining google , chris held a number of executive roles at one of the world\u2019s largest streaming and digital media distribution companies , speedera networks ( acquired by akamai technologies ) , and was ultimately responsible for their legal and corporate development efforts . prior to speedera , chris was an attorney with the silicon valley law firm of fenwick & west where he handled venture capital , mergers & acquisitions , and licensing transactions for technology clients such as macromedia , verisign , and kleiner perkins .\nfor the near foreseeable future , nothing will change in the bangalore centre or for speedera . it will be business as usual . the bangalore centre was one of the biggest attractions for akamai since they did not have a presence in india ,\nsaid abhay dubey , managing director , speedera when contacted .\ntrinity ventures has invested in more than 100 ventures , including such leading companies as affinity labs ( acquired by monster . com ) , aruba networks ( arun ) , bix ( acquired by yahoo ! : yhoo ) , blue nile ( nile ) , crescendo communications ( acquired by cisco : csco ) , extreme networks ( extr ) , forte software ( frte ) , intruvert networks ( acquired by network associates : nwk ) , loopnet ( loop ) , modulus video ( acquired by motorola : mot ) , network alchemy ( acquired by nokia : nok ) , photobucket ( acquired by news corporation : nws ) , sciquest , speedera networks ( acquired by akamai technologies : akam ) , starbucks ( sbux ) , sygate technologies ( acquired by symantec : symc ) and wall data ( wall ) . for more information visit www . trinityventures . com .\nin the cdn industry , akamai technologies is a large player . the company holds a variety of cdn related patents , and is no stranger to patent infringement disputes . in 2005 akamai technologies acquired competitor speedera , a move that ended a long - lasting dispute over speedera - held patents . additionally , akamai has been in a dispute with limelight networks since 2006 over an alleged patent infringement - a case that came to an end in august 2015 , with limelight being held liable for the infringement .\nfor the last twelve years , mr . swildens has worked in silicon valley as an entrepreneur and venture capital investor . this includes starting and managing his own software company ( microline software \u2013 acquired by blaze software ) and acting as a value added board member and consultant to the founders and ceo of speedera networks ( acquired by akamai ) , ncircle network security , stepup commerce ( acquired by intuit ) , discovery mining ( acquired by interwoven ) , etc . most recently mr . swildens founded industry ventures , a leading secondary fund that currently holds investments in over 90 companies and 100 venture capital funds . some of the notable realized investments include cambridge display ( acquired by sumitomo ) , speedera networks ( acquired by akamai ) , trados ( acquired by sdl ) , watchfire ( acquired by ibm ) , and rendition networks ( acquired by opsware ) .\nthe acquisition appears to be a good deal for akamai , which eliminates a primary competitor and gains access to some 350 companies , as well as a presence in india . speedera last fall opened operations in bangalore , and has 50 of its 125 employees there , says ajit gupta , speedera ' s president , ceo and founder .\nurltoken provides an extensive overview of content delivery networks & cdn companies worldwide . compare cdns , compare cdn features and choose the most suitable network to optimise your business ' web performance .\nas further proof of market acceptance of its offerings , the software & information industry association in january named speedera a codie awards finalist for its new distributed application hosting service . last october , speedera , for the second year in a row , was named by pricewaterhousecoopers as one of the fastest growing private companies in silicon valley . during that same month , speedera was also named a rising star on the 2004 deloitte technology fast 500 , a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in north america .\n) - - may 9 , 2005 - - speedera networks inc . , a leading global provider of on - demand distributed hosting and content delivery services , today reported that as a reward for exceeding its business goals and as a means of more tightly linking its global team speedera would be flying its entire worldwide staff and their families to a well - earned four day stay at a hawaiian resort destination . the bulk of the employees will travel during may , while operations and support staff will travel on a staggered schedule . speedera ' s team members are highly distributed , as the company operates with dual headquarters with virtually all corporate functions being mirrored in both silicon valley and in bangalore , india .\none nettlesome concern for akamai that continued to trouble the company in 2004 was its involvement in costly litigation to protect intellectual property . initially akamai fought with competitor digital island , and the matter continued with cable & wireless after the latter acquired digital island . akamai won a patent infringement suit in 2002 . but in that same year , akamai became embroiled in a patent dispute with santa clara , california - based speedera networks , with both parties trading lawsuits and countersuits . akamai accused speedera of stealing trade secrets , while speedera called akamai a legal bully . in march 2005 both sides were weary of the distraction and the legal costs and , after six months of negotiations , agreed to settle their differences by joining forces . in a $ 130 million stock deal , akamai acquired speedera and quickly began to merge their operations and grow the combined company . in an odd way , the litigation was a benefit . according to speedera ' s ceo ajit gupta ,\nwe have been joined at the hip through litigation , so we know each other very well .\nbut before that , arjun worked in the music sector ; the content delivery space , with speedera networks ( later bought by akamai technologies ) , as well as e - learning . he then chose to start on his own , in the digital education space . however , challenges of partnering with universities and high churn rates caused him to lose his team and eventually shut shop .\nspeedera ` s financial growth has been reflected by a steadily growing traffic on its network , which rose approximately 150 % over the course of 2004 , driven by increased business use of the internet and wider adoption of rich , multimedia content . in fact , during a 24 - hour period in december of 2004 , speedera delivered more than 15 billion web requests , making it one of the largest companies in the world delivering web content . because of its network ` s robust , globally distributed architecture , speedera was able to deliver the content flawlessly .\nas the founder , president and ceo , ajit is responsible for building the aryaka vision and guiding the company\u2019s strategy . he has more than 25 years of experience in management , sales , support and professional services . prior to aryaka , ajit founded aayuja inc . , a strategic technology sales acceleration company , serving as its ceo . ajit achieved notable success for the creation of a world - class internet company , speedera networks , in 1999 . under his leadership , speedera became one of the fastest growing private companies in silicon valley and in the north american technology industry in five short years , as ranked by both deloitte & touche and pricewaterhousecoopers . in 2004 , he successfully launched speedera india in bangalore to drive the company\u2019s accelerated global expansion . speedera was acquired in 2005 by akamai technologies ( nasdaq : akam ) for a stock transaction worth more than $ 500 million . ajit has also held various positions at oracle , sybase and resonate .\nmicrosoft made a high - profile move last week acquiring groove networks for an undisclosed sum and adding groove ' s virtual peer - to - peer software to its ever - growing portfolio of collaboration software .\nmy colleagues and i at speedera are very proud of what we have accomplished since the company ' s founding ,\nsaid ajit gupta , president , ceo and founder of speedera networks .\nwe have built a global network , acquired hundreds of customers , and delivered great services that make it possible for our customers to operate more successful online businesses . when we join forces with akamai , our customers will have access to an even larger , global network and a wider portfolio of leading - edge services supported by a combination of the most experienced teams in the industry .\nnetwork architectures or network communication protocols for network security for providing a confidential data exchange among entities communicating through data packet networks wherein the data content is protected , e . g . by encrypting or encapsulating the payload\nthe closing of the transaction , which is subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals and the approval of speedera ' s stockholders , is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2005 .\n( dx1072 . ) gordon testified that , although he had general discussions with wood about the speedera lawsuit , no one at akamai ever indicated that limelight ' s cdn infringed any akamai patents .\nrandy barr is a seasoned security and it veteran with more than 20 years of information technology and leadership experience . randy is the chief security officer at aryaka networks and leads the company\u2019s global security and it operations .\npart of the reason for the revenue growth is that both companies have been rolling out more sophisticated services . for example , speedera last month introduced flexcomputing to host enterprise applications and accelerate their delivery .\nunder the terms of the deal , akamai will exchange 12 million shares for all of privately held speedera ' s outstanding shares , its company - granted stock options and its india - based subsidiary .\naccounting for a large portion of the world\u2019s web traffic , akamai\u2019s intelligent cloud computing platform is built on top of 200 , 000 servers , in over 110 countries , within more than 1 , 400 networks in the world .\ntoday , his hr automation platform hirealchemy ( under its parent brand edge networks ) is an active part of the recruitment process for five multinationals firms in india , including names like wipro , hcl , dell and microland etc .\nwhile the company ` s commercial ventures have generated strong gains , speedera has simultaneously deepened its commitment to charitable organizations through its \u201cgiving back\u201d program , particularly in light of the indian ocean tsunami tragedy in december 2004 . speedera is currently supporting such organizations as unicef , urltoken ( raising money for tsunami victims ) , goodwill . org , autism . org , urltoken and st . jude children ` s research hospital .\nakamai ( nasdaq : akam ) , of cambridge , mass . , says the acquisition of privately held speedera , of santa clara , is expected to enable akamai to better compete against larger managed services vendors .\nthis will be the second time that the company has paid for a trip for employees to a tropical destination : in 2003 , speedera flew its employees to maui to celebrate the company achieving profitability in 2002 .\naryaka , the aryaka logo , smartconnect and smartcdn are trademarks or registered trademarks of aryaka networks , inc . in the u . s . and / or other countries . all other trademarks are the property of their respective owners .\nsanta clara , calif . \u2013feb . 2 , 2005 - speedera networks , a leading global provider of on - demand distributed application hosting and content delivery services , today reported financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended december 31 , 2004 . revenue for the second quarter was $ 8 . 28 million , up 20 percent from the previous quarter and a 49 percent increase over second quarter 2003 revenue of $ 5 . 56 million . speedera ` s revenues continue to grow at approximately double the growth rate of its industry overall , while notching record profits in the quarter that represented a 296 % increase over the net income of the same quarter a year prior .\non this page you can find an overview of the features and pricing of cdnvideo and akamai . we hope this helps you compare these two content delivery networks . you can find additional tips that help you select the right cdn here .\ngordon smith , speedera ' s vice president of marketing , said in a phone interview with the business journal in 2002 that akamai ' s claims against the santa clara firm and its co - founder had no merit .\nthe combination of akamai and speedera will provide customers with the best attributes of both companies ,\nsaid paul sagan , president and ceo - elect of akamai .\nakamai and speedera are customer - focused companies that emphasize leading - edge technology development to help businesses and government agencies to deliver more effective , higher performing , and lower cost websites and online applications . we believe that this combination will benefit our customers , employees and shareholders .\nit began its operations in india in 2003 and employs around 52 people in their bangalore centre , which does everything from engineering to marketing and business development . speedera ' s customers in india include rediff , wipro and ndtv .\nthe acquisition of speedera is expected to enable akamai to better compete against larger managed services vendors . akamai and speedera provide businesses with a cost - effective , distributed platform for accessing web computing and capacity on demand worldwide without having to make significant upfront investments in infrastructure . the acquisition also will provide customers with a broader suite of services available on the world ' s largest , high - performance distributed computing platform for the delivery and acceleration of web content and applications .\nakamai has been the leader in the content delivery arena since it created the market in the late 1990s . speedera was launched a year after akamai , in 1999 , and positioned itself as a lower - cost alternative , but was never able to draw significant share away from akamai . by merging with speedera , akamai is picking up about 350 customers to add to some 1 , 300 current clients . it also will gain infrastructure and technical expertise , broders says .\ndubey refused to give details on whether the speedera brand will die and how the management structure will change , saying there were still many things to be worked out and clarity on such issues will emerge only in the next two weeks .\nunder the terms of the agreement , akamai will acquire all of the outstanding stock options of speedera and its bangalore - based , wholly - owned subsidiary . the closing of the transaction is expected to occur during the second quarter of 2005 .\nin 2003 , ajit established a philanthropy program for speedera called\ngiving back\n, which provided free internet infrastructure services to non - profit organizations including unicef . org , goodwill industries international , autism . org , and the st . jude children ' s research hospital . under his leadership , speedera assisted unicef during the 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami by providing pro - bono services to enable unicef websites to accept contributions and to help victims and families communicate with each other .\ncompany description : founded in 1986 , trinity ventures partners with passionate entrepreneurs to transform revolutionary ideas into reality . with over $ 1 billion under management , trinity ventures was founded on the principle of personal engagement and mutual respect with the entrepreneurs we fund . trinity ventures focuses on early stage technology ventures with a particular emphasis on digital media , saas , mobile and social commerce , and cloud / mobile infrastructure . trinity ventures has invested in such leading companies as affinity labs ( acquired by monster . com ) , aruba networks ( arun ) , bix ( acquired by yahoo ! : yhoo ) , blue nile ( nile ) , urltoken ( crcm ) , crescendo communications ( acquired by cisco : csco ) , extreme networks ( extr ) , forte software ( frte ) , intruvert networks ( acquired by network associates : nwk ) , loopnet ( loop ) , modulus video ( acquired by motorola : mot ) , network alchemy ( acquired by nokia : nok ) , new relic ( newr ) , photobucket ( acquired by news corporation : nws ) , sciquest ( sqi ) , speedera networks ( acquired by akamai technologies : akam ) , starbucks ( sbux ) , sygate technologies ( acquired by symantec : symc ) , tubemogul ( tube ) , wall data ( wall ) , and zulily ( zu ) .\nas for speedera , which became profitable in 2003 , it reported revenue for the second quarter of $ 8 . 28 million , up by half when compared with the same quarter a year ago . the company says its net income tripled when compared with the second quarter of 2003 .\nspeedera networks , inc . is a leading global provider of distributed application hosting and content delivery services . the company ' s speedsuite family of on - demand services cost - effectively solves the performance , scalability , availability and security problems of distributed applications and web sites . speedera ' s edge delivery network is deployed in the americas , europe and the asia - pacific region . customers include leading organizations such as american eagle outfitters , circuit city , doubleclick , fox broadcasting , macromedia , nasa , and univision . channel partners include softbank broadmedia / club it , abovenet , vsnl , hp and sungard . for more information , please call + 1 408 - 970 - 1528 , visit urltoken or email info @ urltoken . to request a white paper , see http : / / urltoken / reqtechpaper . htm . to request a demo , see http : / / urltoken / reqdemo . htm .\nsacca did not , however , make for a natural lawyer . as an associate at fenwick & west ' s silicon valley office he sat in on a meeting one day with john doerr , the famed partner at venture firm kleiner perkins caufield & byers .\nit became obvious to me that the investing side was where the action was .\nlet go during the dot - com bust , sacca wound up cold - calling members of the forbes midas list for a job , with no luck . finally he landed at a startup , speedera networks , helping to fend off continual lawsuits from its larger rival akamai .\nthis trip makes good on a promise i made to our employees that if we pulled together to achieve our business targets , then we ' d all be on a beach in may ,\nsaid ajit gupta , president , ceo and founder of speedera networks .\nwe well exceeded our targets , and so our entire workforce from the united states and india will come together for a few days in hawaii . it ' s an opportunity for both teams to bond more tightly and to celebrate in the true spirit of a global company , which we believe will in the long run make us an even more cohesive and productive company .\nakamai will host a conference call to discuss the acquisition of speedera networks today , march 16 , 2005 at 8 : 45 a . m . eastern time , that can be accessed through 1 - 888 - 689 - 4521 ( or 1 - 706 - 645 - 9202 for international calls ) . a live webcast of the call may be accessed at urltoken in the investor section . in addition , a replay of the call will be available for one week following the conference through the akamai website or by calling 1 - 800 - 642 - 1687 ( or 1 - 706 - 645 - 9291 for international calls ) and using conference id no . 4835686 .\nnetwork architectures or network communication protocols for network security for providing a confidential data exchange among entities communicating through data packet networks wherein the data content is protected , e . g . by encrypting or encapsulating the payload applying encryption by an intermediary , e . g . receiving clear information at the intermediary and encrypting the received information at the intermediary before forwarding\nfor years , the cdn market has been mired in legal battles , not the least of which has been the back - and - forth between akamai and speedera . the two , which defined the cdn market when they were launched just one year apart in the late 1990s , have been archenemies in and out of the courtroom .\nyu p s et al :\nperformance study of a collaborative method for hierarchical caching in proxy servers\n, computer networks and isdn systems , nl , north holland publishing . amsterdam , vol . 30 , no . 1 - 7 , 14 april 1998 ( 1998 - 04 - 14 ) , pages 215 - 224 , xp004121425 , issn : 0169 - 7552\nthe deal , subject to customary closing conditions , is expected to be finalized in the second quarter . it is a stock - for - stock transaction valued at about $ 130 million . under terms of the deal , akamai will issue about 12 million shares in exchange for all of speedera\u2019s outstanding stock and stock options and its india - based wholly owned subsidiary .\naidan is a finance executive and strategic leader with more than 25 years of experience in global technology companies within the software , networking , and telecommunications industries . aidan has held cfo positions at cliqr technology ( cisco ) , gigamon , sylantro systems ( broadsoft ) and tasman networks ( nortel ) . he has extensive experience scaling companies to significant growth , establishing business processes and systems , and executing to an exit strategy .\nunder terms of the agreement , akamai will acquire all of the outstanding common stock , preferred stock , and vested and unvested stock options of speedera and its india - based , wholly - owned subsidiary by issuing approximately 12 million shares of akamai common stock , which implies the transaction was valued at approximately $ 130 million based on the closing sale price of akamai ' s common stock as reported on the nasdaq stock market on march 15 , 2005 . the merger transaction is designed to be effected as a tax - free reorganization for speedera stockholders and is expected to be accounted for by akamai under the purchase method of accounting . all pending litigation between the two companies is stayed upon signing of the deal and will be formally dismissed when and if the deal is closed .\nleighton testified that akamai began to investigate the possibility that limelight was infringing its patents in mid - 2005 because limelight was starting to be a serious competitive threat and because the speedera litigation had been resolved . the investigation concluded about the time the parties renewed their acquisition discussions . while the negotiations were ongoing , akamai refrained from instituting any legal actions , but limelight ' s disinclination to be bought removed such restraints .\n\u201ci\u2019m not a technologist\u201d is how ajit gupta , founder and ceo of networking company aryaka , starts our interview . it\u2019s quite a statement from a man responsible for building a world - class internet company , speedera networks , which was acquired by akamai technologies at a market value of $ 500 million and then starting a wide area networking technology company that is disrupting the major players in the industry . he also holds 12 patents for technology that brings together content delivery and global traffic management . oh , and he also hold a graduate degree in electrical engineering from the university of alabama and an undergraduate degree in engineering from the indian institute of technology . along the way he has reinvented the way small and mid - sized businesses can easily and cheaply take advantage of wide area network ( wan ) technology to help build their businesses . so much for not being a technologist .\n\u201cwhile we are extremely pleased that speedera is benefiting from diverse and balanced sources of revenues from its customers worldwide , we also think that it is our responsibility to give back to the community that allows us to exist in the first place , \u201d gupta added . \u201cour hearts go out to the victims of the indian ocean tsunami , and to people in need everywhere . we encourage charitable organizations to contact us to participate in our giving back program . \u201d\nmike hoffman is the chief revenue officer and senior vice president of global sales at aryaka . he is responsible for business growth and customer success and has over 30 years\u2019 experience in networking technology . hoffman recently served as chief revenue officer for big switch networks , where he expanded the business to double revenues and produce six consecutive record quarters . he spent six years at gigamon , where he was vice president of worldwide sales and increased revenue from $ 20m to $ 140m , to secure the company\u2019s ipo .\nit ' s good for [ the companies ] . it ' s just simple consolidation . it ' s less good for us customers in that it takes away a competitive option , reducing our leverage ,\nsays an akamai customer who asked not to be named .\nspeedera was an important alternative supplier . but that said , in general akamai has been a good partner to us , and we ' ll probably see some benefit from their increased size and scale .\ngary sevounts is the chief marketing officer at aryaka networks , and is responsible for aryaka\u2019s global marketing efforts . sevounts brings nearly 20 years of marketing executive expertise to aryaka , as he has built multiple successful brands , award - winning products , and effective revenue generation models \u2013 from venture - backed startups to global corporations . he has extensive experience with software and saas products in the it infrastructure and security space , as well as marketing and sales technology , having held marketing and product management leadership roles with a number of industry leaders .\ndefendant limelight networks , inc . (\nlimelight\n) seeks relief from a jury finding of patent infringement and an award of $ 45 . 5 million in damages to plaintiffs akamai technologies , inc . , and the massachusetts institute of technology ( hereinafter the singular\nakamai\n) based on the defenses of inequitable conduct , laches , equitable estoppel and unclean hands . it also moves for reconsideration of my earlier denial of its motion for judgment as a matter of law (\njmol\n) . after careful consideration of the evidence presented at the november 2008 bench trial and the\nnot only is ajit \u201cnot\u201d a technologist , but he is the furthest thing from being retired\u2014a station in life he was supposed to have attained after building and selling several successful companies , of which the speedera acquisition by akamai is most notable . as ajit\u2019s wife told him after his first attempt at retirement , \u201cyou\u2019re just not wired for this . \u201d ever restless to solve new problems and overcome new challenges , ajit was ready jump once more into the fray . but his journey to silicon valley technology start - up impresario is as interesting and fascinating as the man himself .\nthe company ` s strong financial results are expected to continue , driven by an expanding market and the launch of several new services that should drive revenue and profits even higher . these offerings include distributed application hosting , an addition to its existing family of flash streaming services , and an e - commerce enabling solution . the market ` s growing acceptance of outsourcing the delivery of web content and the hosting of distributed applications has enabled the company to expand its business with existing clients as well as add new customers \u2014 speedera now has approximately 350 customers , and the number continues to rise .\non february 10 , 1998 , sandpiper networks , inc . (\nsandpiper\n) filed a united states patent application for a content delivery system . just under a year later , sandpiper filed an international patent application with the world intellectual property organization under the patent cooperation treaty (\npct application\n) containing the same specification as its earlier united states application . the pct application was published on august 12 , 1999 . although sandpiper ' s united states application was filed before akamai ' s provisional application , sandpiper ' s patent , united states patent no . 6 , 185 , 598 ( the\n' 598 patent\n) , did not issue until february 6 , 2001 , after the ' 703 patent issued . [ 7 ]\nhowever , muniauction did establish a new data point on the continuum between an arms - length relationship and vicarious liability for determining direction or control . in bmc resources , as discussed supra , the court ' s reasoning left open the possibility that evidence of direction or control might be found from the provision of\ninstructions or directions\nregarding the use of the data the defendant provided to the debit networks . 498 f . 3d at 1381 . it similarly suggested that the lack of a contractual relationship between the defendant and the financial institutions was relevant in finding a lack of direction or control of the latter ' s actions by the former . indeed , in opposing limelight ' s original motion for jmol , that is exactly how akamai summarized the law on joint infringement :\nthrough 2009 sacca continued to make savvy individual investments in companies like kickstarter , twilio and lookout , until he started running out of cash . he ' d joined google too late to make tens of millions . hans swildens , an old contact from his speedera days , was running a firm called industry ventures in town . swildens liked what he saw in sacca ' s angel investments and suggested he raise a fund . industry would sign the first check for lowercase capital , joined by google friends like mayer and , improbably , schmidt .\nit ' s easy to forget now , but in 2009 or 2010 early - stage stuff was still risky - feeling , and the market was still a big question mark ,\nsays investor brad feld , a mentor and eventual investor in the fund .\nthe release contains information about future expectations , plans and prospects of akamai ' s management that constitute forward - looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the private securities litigation reform act of 1995 , including statements about the anticipated closing of the acquisition and the expected future business and financial performance of akamai resulting from and following the acquisition . actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward - looking statements as a result of various important factors including , but not limited to , material adverse changes in the financial conditions or operations of speedera , substantial delay in the expected closing of the proposed merger , inability to secure all regulatory and stockholder approvals necessary to effect the proposed merger and other factors that are discussed in the company ' s annual report on form 10 - k , quarterly reports on form 10 - q , and other documents periodically filed with the sec .\nthe ' 598 patent is directed to similar systems and methods [ as the ' 703 patent ] for increasing the accessibility of web pages on the internet . the ' 598 patent was filed on february 10 , 1998 , and issued on february 6 , 2001 . thus the ' 598 patent is prior art to the ' 703 patent pursuant to 35 u . s . c . \u00a7 102 ( e ) . c & w marketed and sold products embodying the ' 598 patent under the name\nfootprint .\nthe relevant difference between the disclosure of the ' 598 patent and akamai ' s preferred embodiment disclosed in the ' 703 patent is the location of the load balancing software . akamai ' s preferred embodiment has the load balancing software installed at the dns servers , while the ' 598 patent discloses installation of the load balancing software at the content provider , or origin , servers . the ' 598 patent does not disclose or fairly suggest that the load balancing software can be placed at the dns servers . it is now understood that placement of the software at the dns servers allows for load balancing during the resolving process , resulting in a more efficient system for accessing the proper information from the two server networks . indeed , c & w later created a new product ,\nfootprint 2 . 0 ,\nthe systems subject to the permanent injunction ,\nakamai we will record this transcript for training , quality control , and direct marketing purposes . please read our privacy policy for more information . if you proceed , we agree to akamai\u2019s recording of this session and its use in accordance with its privacy policy .\nplease email akamai sales and we will contact you within 1 - 2 business days .\nget the latest akamai news and access to media resources , read our most recent blog posts and connect with us on social media .\nakamai ceo , dr . tom leighton , discusses second screen viewing , online shopping trends and the future of the internet .\njoin the akamai community to follow real - time news and discussions about akamai .\nas the world\u2019s largest and most trusted cloud delivery platform , akamai makes it easier for its customers to provide the best and most secure digital experiences on any device , anytime , anywhere . akamai\u2019s massively distributed platform is unparalleled in scale , giving customers superior performance and threat protection . akamai\u2019s portfolio of web and mobile performance , cloud security , enterprise access , and video delivery solutions are supported by exceptional customer service and 24 / 7 / 365 monitoring . to learn why the top financial institutions , online retail leaders , media and entertainment providers , and government organizations trust akamai , please visit urltoken , urltoken , or @ akamai on twitter .\nakamai technologies to participate in the j . p . morgan global technology , media and communications conference\nas businesses and government agencies strive for a more dynamic and interactive presence on the web , and as they migrate more business processes online , leading technology analysts have identified that the demand for outsourced content and applications acceleration solutions will continue to expand . to compete online , enterprises must ensure that their customers , suppliers and partners receive a fast , reliable , scalable and secure web experience .\nconference call scheduled wednesday , march 16 at 8 : 45 a . m . est\nakamai\u00ae is the leading global service provider for accelerating content and business processes online . more than 1 , 300 organizations have formed trusted relationships with akamai , improving their revenue and reducing costs by maximizing the performance of their online businesses . leveraging the akamai edgeplatform , these organizations gain business advantage today , and have the foundation for the emerging web solutions of tomorrow . akamai is\nthe trusted choice for online business .\nfor more information , visit www . akamai . com .\n* in addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ( gaap ) , we use certain non - gaap financial measures , including normalized eps . akamai defines\nnormalized net income ( loss )\nas net income ( loss ) before amortization of intangible assets , equity - related compensation , restructuring charges and benefits , certain gains and losses on equity investments , and loss on early extinguishment of debt . akamai considers normalized net income ( loss ) to be another important indicator of the overall performance of the company because it eliminates the effects of events that are either not part of the company ' s core operations or are non - cash .\nwe exclude these items because they are outside of our normal operations and , in certain cases , are difficult to forecast accurately for future periods . we believe that the inclusion of such measures helps investors to gain a better understanding of our core operating results and future prospects , consistent with how management measures and forecasts the company ' s performance , especially when comparing such results to previous periods or forecasts .\nakamai ' s guidance as to the expected impact that the acquisition will have on akamai ' s earnings per share is only provided on a normalized basis . it is not feasible to provide the expected impact that the acquisition will have on a gaap basis because the items excluded are difficult to predict and estimate and are primarily dependent on future events , such as the determination of the portion of the purchase price attributable to identifiable intangible assets and the amortization thereof and decisions concerning the location and timing of facility consolidations .\nreferred to by the companies as a merger , the agreement also puts an end to longstanding legal disputes between the two firms .\n\u201cit\u2019s almost like the capulets and montagues have kissed and made up , \u201d says counse broders , principal analyst for internet and managed services at current analysis . \u201cthey have been such major rivals . \u201d\n\u201cakamai is getting clients , and that seems to be the biggest factor here , \u201d says broders . \u201cbut to a lesser extent , they\u2019re also getting rid of some of those lawsuit issues . it lets them focus now on the bigger market and not have to worry about their next court case . \u201d\nall pending litigation between the companies is stayed and will be formally dismissed once the deal closes , the companies said in a statement .\nin a letter to customers , gupta assured clients that the merger was in their best interest .\n\u201cour customers will benefit from the efficiencies of pooling the two companies\u2019 resources after the closing : people , technology , understanding of the market and global network coverage , \u201d he wrote .\njoin the network world communities on facebook and linkedin to comment on topics that are top of mind .\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 .\nakamai was founded in 1998 and is a provider of distributed computing solutions and 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 .\nplease sign in and use this article ' s on page print button to print this article .\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 ."]}
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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 - 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' s shares saw a slight decline of 0 . 15 % , finishing wednesday ' s trading session at $ 184 . 16 .\nenergous corporation ( watt ) , the developer of wattup\u00ae , a revolutionary wire - free , power - at - a - distance charging technology , today announced the availability of a cost - effective wattup near field wireless charging transmitter solution through its partnership with idt international limited , a leading global electronics manufacturer . the wattup near field solution is designed to power a wide range of products , including hearing aids , fitness trackers , smartwatches , wireless earbuds and other small electronic devices .\nsan jose , calif . , may 17 , 2018 - - energous corporation , the developer of wattup \u00ae , a revolutionary wire - free , power - at - a - distance charging technology , today announced that stephen r . rizzone , president . . .\nnew york , may 02 , 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 secureworks . . .\nthe san jose , california - based company said it had a loss of 55 cents per share . the maker of wire - free charging technology posted revenue of $ 25 , 000 in the period . energous shares have declined nearly . . .\nenergous corporation ( watt ) , the developer of wattup\u00ae , a revolutionary wire - free , power - at - a - distance charging technology that is paving the way for the launch of a wireless charging 2 . 0 ecosystem , today announced it has secured a ce marking for its wattup near field wireless charging technology operating in the 900 mhz band , a certification that covers products sold within the european economic area ( eea ) . the wattup near field technology allows for contact - based charging capabilities , as well as interoperability with any wattup - enabled receiving device .\nsan jose , calif . , may 01 , 2018 - - energous corporation , the developer of wattup \u00ae , a revolutionary wire - free , over - the - air , power - at - a - distance charging technology , today announced financial results for . . .\nsteve rizzone took the helm as energous corporation\u2019s ( nasdaq : watt ) ceo and grew market cap to us $ 462 . 81m recently . recognizing whether ceo incentives are aligned with shareholders is a crucial part ofread more . . .\nenergous rallied for a second day after the developer of wireless battery charging technology announced that the fcc has certified another transmitter in its family of devices .\neach day , the benzinga pro news team highlights several stocks with trading idea potential . be the first to see them by becoming a benzinga pro user ! verifone systems inc ( nyse : pay ) stock gained more . . .\nnew york , ny / accesswire / april 10 , 2018 / u . s . markets rallied in early trading monday on the strength of technology stocks and the easing of trade relations between the u . s . and china . however , most . . .\nenergous corporation , the developer of wattup\u00ae , a revolutionary wire - free , power - at - a - distance charging technology that is creating the wireless charging 2 . 0 ecosystem , today announced federal communications . . .\nenergous corporation , the developer of wattup\u00ae , a revolutionary wire - free charging technology that provides over - the - air power , today announced that it will hold a conference call on tuesday , may 1 at . . ."]}
{"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 . )"]}
{"id": 56306, "summary": [{"text": "j. buck 's is a restaurant chain named after the buck family of broadcasters , jack buck , joe buck , and julie buck .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "established in 1999 , j. buck 's operates 2 restaurants in greater st. louis , missouri .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the franchise closed on october 31 , 2015 . ", "topic": 14}], "title": "j . buck ' s", "paragraphs": ["bloomington ' s j . buck ' s restaurant will get new name in january\njoe buck ' s bbq , st . louis , mo - picture of j . buck ' s , saint louis\nbloomington ' s j . buck ' s restaurant will get new name in january | money | urltoken\njoe buck ' s bbq , st . louis , mo - picture of j . buck ' s , saint louis - tripadvisor\nformer j . buck\u2019s locations close , change name - st . louis business journal\nj . buck ' s restaurant , 3203 e . empire st . , bloomington\npeople found this by searching for : j bucks catering menu , j bucks restaurant downtown , j bucks menu , joe buck ' s restaurant menu , j bucks st louis , joe buck ' s restaurant st . louis , and joe buck ' s restaurant catering menus .\nthe downtown and clayton locations of j . buck\u2019s continue to operate under new ownership .\nlightly breaded with j . buck ' s seasoned flour and served with sweet chili sauce\ndo you own j buck ' s ? contact us to connect with your diners .\nrefund information regarding unused gift cards is available on the j . buck ' s website .\ndo you own j . buck ' s ? contact us to connect with your diners .\nj . buck ' s and joe buck ' s restaurants to close j . buck ' s restaurant said friday it would close its clayton and downtown st . louis locations at the end of the month . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nj . buck ' s favorite st . louis tradition topped with chocolate ice cream and caramel sauce\nj . buck ' s restaurant , 101 s . hanley road , clayton , missouri , 314 . 725 . 4700 , urltoken\ninspired by the legendary st . louis broadcasting family of jack , joe and julie buck , j . buck\nthe last two locations of the j . buck ' s family of restaurants are closing their doors .\nj . buck ' s restaurant in clayton and joe buck ' s restaurant in downtown st . louis have announced they will close at the end of the month .\nblues forward radek dvorak pours a drink for a customer at j . buck ' s restaurant in clayton .\nj . buck ' s restaurants to close at the end of the month | st . louis restaurant news | feast magazine\nhistory of buck ' s county / by william j . buck ; to which is appended a history of the township of wrightstown , by charles w . smith .\nnow , joe buck , the son of restaurant co - founder and former st . louis cardinals baseball announcer jack buck , will buy two of those locations . as a condition of the purchase , the remaining five j . buck ' s restaurants will lose the right to use the j . buck ' s name , effective jan . 15 .\nin october , bodley buck llc , a new company formed by investors including broadcasters and siblings joe and julie buck , announced it would take over two j . buck\u2019s locations , in clayton and downtown st . louis .\ninspired by the legendary st . louis broadcasting family of jack , joe and julie buck , j . buck ' s is owned by a local partnership that includes the buck family . away from the table , j . buck ' s is faithful to the buck family belief in community investment , helping to raise money and awareness for may charitable organizations . now in our second decade , j . buck ' s promises an experience as genuine as the loyal and discerning guests who have made our restaurant a st . louis tradition .\nit ' s a natural motto for j . buck ' s restaurant , which is named for the late mr . buck and his children , julie and joe , who also have broadcasting credentials . j . buck ' s opened this month way , way out on illinois 9 in bloomington , by the airport and next to buffalo wild wings .\nj . buck \u2019s restaurant said friday it would close its clayton and downtown st . louis locations at the end of the month .\na letter describing pearl buck\u2019s committee appointment \u2014 the first piece of evidence uncovering the true identity of \u201cmrs . richard j . walsh\u201d !\nj . buck ' s restaurant is located at 3203 e . empire st . , bloomington . ( pantagraph / carlos t . miranda )\nj . buck ' s restaurant said friday it would close its clayton and downtown st . louis locations at the end of the month .\nj buck ' s is located near the cities of dardenne prairie , ofallon , dardenne township , lake saint louis , and lake st louis .\nthe owners of joe buck ' s restaurant in downtown st . louis and j . buck ' s in clayton announced today that they would be closing the eateries after dinner service on october 30 , blaming\nrising operational costs .\nby : buck , william j . ( william joseph ) , 1825 - 1901 published : ( 1991 )\nalbrecht said he and the restaurant\u2019s namesake , the buck family , decided to donate 10 percent of the restaurant\u2019s sales through oct . 30 to st . louis children\u2019s hospital .\nfresh - cut portabella mushrooms texas hand - breaded with j . buck ' s special seasoned panko & comma ; served with house - made horseradish sauce\nby : buck , william j . ( william joseph ) , 1825 - 1901 . published : ( 1859 )\nby : buck , william j . ( william joseph ) , 1825 - 1901 . published : ( 1855 )\nby : buck , william j . ( william joseph ) , 1825 - 1901 . published : ( 1887 )\nby : buck , william j . ( william joseph ) , 1825 - 1901 . published : ( 1886 )\nby : buck , william j . ( william joseph ) , 1825 - 1901 . published : ( 1888 )\nj . buck\u2019s restaurants in fairview heights and bloomington , ill . , also previously closed , with the bloomington location now housing another restaurant under new ownership .\nhand - sliced idaho potato chips fried and seasoned to perfection & comma ; served with j . buck ' s special recipe house - made french onion dip\nhand - sliced idaho potato chips fried and seasoned to perfection & comma ; served with j . buck ' s special recipe house - made french onion dip\nthose with unused gift cards to the restaurants can mail them to the company for a refund of the remaining balance at : j . buck \u2019s / joe buck\u2019s restaurants , p . o . box 12465 , st . louis , mo 6313 2 - 9998 .\nj . buck ' s is located near the cities of saint louis , st louis , east st louis , east st louis , and east st louis township .\nthese dishes from the j buck ' s menu are contributed by menuism users directly , as part of a restaurant review , or as part of a photo upload .\nj . buck ' s opened in 1999 ; the downtown location followed in 2006 . until they close , the two restaurants intend to donate 10 percent of their sales to st . louis children ' s hospital .\nthe local management and menu will remain the same , said larry hundman , a co - owner of the j . buck ' s building at 3212 e . empire st .\nted geiger is the founder behind j . buck ' s . he had the concept before approaching jack buck with a business proposition . jack responded with a suggestion of spreading the name to his children , not just singling himself out . deal .\nreferred to by her married name , \u201cmrs . richard j . walsh , \u201d pearl s . buck was hidden in aauw\u2019s archives , allowing her work and contributions to easily go unnoticed . this is a frustrating , but not uncommon , occurrence to anyone working with women\u2019s collections in archives !\nbloomington - bloomington ' s j . buck ' s restaurant will operate under a new name in january . the name change , which is expected to be announced within the next two months , is the result of an ownership change within the restaurant chain .\nlauren spellmeyer , a spokeswoman for west county center , confirmed that the j . buck\u2019s there has closed . she said the center , owned by cbl & associates properties inc . , has had some leads on filling the space that it\u2019s pursuing , but declined to elaborate .\nbloomington\u2019s j . buck\u2019s restaurant will operate under a new name in january . the name change , which is expected to be announced within the next two months , is the result of an ownership change within the restaurant chain . ( pantagraph file photo / carlos t . miranda )\nit ' s one last postseason for the buck family \u2014 or , at least , for the restaurant operation that bears their name .\nin the future , i will have my eyes open for \u201cmrs . richard j . walsh\u201d ( and the many other women with hidden identities ) . she will not be overlooked . she is now the pearl s . buck and will always occupy an important place in aauw\u2019s history .\nat j . buck ' s we only use superior products like grass - fed and certified black angus beef . free - range chicken and market - fresh fish . in our kitchens , we work hard to treat quality \u2026\npeople found this by searching for : nice restaurants jay bucks mo , j bucks restaurant , o ' fallon , mo , jbucks o ' fallon mo , j bucks in ofallon , mo , logan ' s restaurant o ' fallon mo , j bucks o ' fallon mo , joe bucks o ' fallon mo , logan ' s restaurant in o ' fallon mo , and jbucks ofalon .\njoe buck ' s restaurant , 1000 clark ave . , downtown , st . louis , missouri , 314 . 436 . 0394 , urltoken\nthe j . buck\u2019s restaurants at west county center in des peres , mo . , and in springfield , mo . , closed last week , and the o\u2019fallon , mo . , location might soon be taking on another name .\nthe restaurant is named after st . louis broadcasters julie buck , joe buck and their father , jack buck . at one time seven of the restaurants were open , with royalties paid to the bucks for their names and likenesses .\njulie buck hosts a weekday show on klou - fm , and her brother , joe buck , is fox sports ' lead play - by - play announcer . they are children of the late st . louis cardinals sportscaster jack buck .\nask for\ntossed\nor\nuntossed\nin our house - made buffalo sauce . sauces : ranch , honey mustard or bleu cheese . style : tossed , untossed . sauce : ranch , honey mustard , bleu j . buck ' s signature sauce\nthe full - service restaurant , which opened in october 2007 , is owned by st . louis - based wag , llc . it is part of a chain established in 1999 that is comprised of seven j . buck ' s restaurants in illinois and missouri .\nask for\ntossed\nor\nuntossed\nin our house - made buffalo sauce } sauces : ranch , honey mustard or bleu cheese . style : tossed , untossed . sauce : ranch , honey mustard , bleu , j . buck ' s signature sauce\ni ' ve never had a bad experience at j bucks , but i ' ve never really had a remarkable one here , either . it ' s one of those places that i avoid , unless someone really wants to meet here . don ' t get me wrong , the bartenders and servers are all very nice . the beer selection is fine and they even offer a decent happy hour . it ' s just the fact that j buck ' s is always crowded and i don ' t really understand why . there are so many other great happy hour spots in clayton , why would you stick around at a mediocre establishment ? maybe it ' s the clientele that irks me . usually it ' s full of people who want to be\nsomebody\nbut didn ' t get the memo that the a - listers don ' t hang out at j buck ' s . it ' s kind of sad . but not sad enough to get more than three stars from me : )\nmeanwhile , the 1165 technology drive restaurant location in o\u2019fallon , mo . , removed the j . buck\u2019s signs there last week and the restaurant has closed . but the o\u2019fallon city council agenda for thursday night indicates that a liquor license request for a logan\u2019s restaurant will come before the council . a spokeswoman for the nashville , tenn . - based logan\u2019s roadhouse chain said it is not one of their company - owned or franchise locations .\nat j . buck ' s we only use superior products like grass - fed and certified black angus beef . free - range chicken and market - fresh fish . in our kitchens , we work hard to treat quality ingredients with care and respect . we believe food can be easy or it can be great . that ' s why we smoke out meats for 16 hours . it ' s the reason we make our soups from scratch . we care about the food and you ' ll know it when you taste it . there are a lot of great restaurants in st . louis . we pledge to give you a great meal and a great experience . j . buck ' s : classic american fare done the way you deserve\njoe buck \u2014 owns a small percentage of the group but is not a majority stakeholder . )\nwilliam j . buck\u2019s history of bucks county ( 1855 ) is available on cd - rom . copies of his \u201cwashington\u2019s encampment at neshaminy , warwick township , bucks county , pa , in august 1777\u201d ( published at his expense in 1896 ) can be found in local research facilities such as the david library of the american revolution in washington crossing , pa ( visit urltoken ) . helen gemmill\u2019s article on the encampment is excerpted elsewhere on this web site .\nserver doug schmitt , right , delivers soup and salads to scott and chris deal , left , and karen wyant , center , all of bloomington , at j . buck ' s restaurant in bloomington . the deals and wyant were celebrating chris ' birthday . ( pantagraph / carlos t . miranda )\ni ' ve been dining and cocktailing at j . buck ' s since it first opened and i ' ve watched as the management , ownership and menus have turned over a number of times . the food is always good and the place continues to be busy but it just seems a . . .\nthe bucks had not previously invested in the restaurants . wag restaurants , headed by local restaurateur ted geiger , at one time operated seven j . buck\u2019s locations , using the bucks\u2019 likenesses and names under a royalties agreement . that agreement ended this month . wag retained control of all the locations but the downtown and clayton restaurants .\nthe restaurant\u2019s owners said in a release that rising operational costs had led them to shutter the restaurants , at 101 s . hanley road in clayton and 1000 clark ave . downtown .\nthis original location of j . buck ' s has been serving up upscale bar food since 1999 . the restaurant offers lunch specials , which makes it a popular spot for clayton professionals . the menu features wings , flat - bread pizzas , sandwiches , burgers and steaks . appetizers include the traditional american faves , including spinach - artichoke dip , soft pretzels and toasted ravioli . bigger bites include a roasted portabella sandwich , cajun grilled mahi mahi and , for dinner , baby - back ribs , steak or chicken carbonara and parmesan - and - herb - crusted tilapia . diners can sit inside or , on nice days , enjoy j . buck ' s patio .\nwe mourn when the cardinals fail , and we mourned when we lost our broadcasting icon jack buck in 2002 .\nno words were more welcome in the living room , the pub and the car than that classy man ' s expression at the final out .\nthat ' s a winner .\ntwelve years ago , before he ever laced up the skates to play hockey , the blues forward spent a summer working as a waiter at perkins restaurant in his hometown of elk river , minnesota . the experience he received that summer helped him manage a busy night delivering food and drinks to delighted fans at j . buck\u2019s restaurant in clayton .\nplease sign in and use this article ' s on page print button to print this article .\nuncheck the box labeled never allow websites to request your physical location if it ' s already checked .\n\u201cthe buck family and i agree that we want to go out on a positive note . both joe\u2019s family and mine have long - standing relationships with st . louis children\u2019s hospital . as a tribute to our terrific employees and customers we are donating 10 perecent of our sales at both restaurants from now through oct . 30 to support the hospital and its work . \u201d\nin the bar , you will find an advertisement - mirror with a cubs logo . that ' s a bit of pandering to the local favorite team , i suppose , or perhaps it ' s just an acknowledgement of home field .\n\u201cnow i know what [ bartenders ] are going through , \u201d rivers said . \u201ci don\u2019t think there\u2019s going to be a career move anytime soon , but i respect a lot what these guys do back here . it\u2019s not real easy . \u201d\nthe three best known 19 th century chroniclers of bucks county history are j . h . battle , william j . buck , and w . w . h . davis . each wrote a history of bucks county , but only davis\u2019 work is accessible via the internet . davis did not cover the camp at neshamini [ sic ] in his original 1876 edition . he added that material to his 1905 edition . the table of contents and illustrations for a merged version of his history can be found at\nnobel prize - winning author pearl buck is born in west virginia to parents on furlough from their missionary work in china . the family soon returned to china , where buck lived for the better part of 40 years . her novel the good earth ( 1930 ) , describing peasant life in china , became an international bestseller .\nbuck created several charitable foundations for asian - american children abroad , including an adoption agency . she spoke strongly against the internment of japanese during world war ii and wrote a letter of protest to the new york times in 1954 that helped change immigration policy . she received many awards for her humanitarian activities . buck died in 1973 .\nin buck ' s day ( and continuing ) we expected winners , but moreover we demanded fundamentals . we applauded guys when they grounded out to the second baseman , thereby advancing the runner from second to third , or when a cardinal made a smart hustle play . i ' ll never forget fernando vina ' s face when we gave him a standing ovation for being out at the plate on a great try his first weekend as a cardinal .\nbut i choose to believe we generally hold ourselves to a high standard of sportsmanship . and i think sportscaster jack buck had more than a little to do with that .\ngeiger ' s partners are mandi boehringer , jeff constance and mark otter . drew barrett is general manager in bloomington ; kenneth hardiman is chef .\nbuck\u2019s work did not end with the era . in 1941 , concerned about the rise of fascism in europe and its limiting effects on the position of women , buck wrote of men and women , a collection of nine essays about gender relations in america . in this work , she lamented that american women too often allowed themselves to be relegated to the home and let their intellectual curiosity and desire to learn die . for buck , it was time for women to step up and demand the same opportunities as men . she wrote that a woman \u201cmay sit upon a throne and rule a nation , she may sit upon the bench and be a judge , she may be the foreman in a mill , and she could be a bridge builder or a machinist or anything else . \u201d the only obstacle to this was tradition to which buck admonished women , \u201cbreak it . \u201d\nat the time the start of bodley buck llc was announced , the bucks said they planned to maintain the current staff at the downtown and clayton restaurants and expand the downtown location .\nbuck\u2019s relationship with aauw continued after her committee tenure ended . in 1948 , she invited aauw director kathryn mchale to a meeting of the east and west association , a recently formed organization designed to foster understanding between asia and america . she also continued writing prolifically , and she established welcome house , an adoption agency for asian american children .\nmost people know pearl s . buck ( 1892 \u20131973 ) as the pulitzer prize - and nobel prize - winning author who lived in china as a missionary and whose experiences there influenced her writing . but how many know of her commitment to and work on one of the most important legislative issues for women , the equal rights amendment ( era ) ?\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 .\nat the battle of mechanicsville , virginia , confederate general robert e . lee\u2019s army of northern virginia strikes union general george b . mcclellan\u2019s army of the potomac , beginning the seven days\u2019 battles . although the confederates sustained heavy losses and did not succeed in decisively defeating the yankees , the battle had unnerved mcclellan . . . .\nin 1930 , buck created a literary sensation with the good earth . her novel won the pulitzer and nobel prizes and was translated into 30 languages . in the \u201930s , the good earth and other novels and stories by buck were more widely read in europe than those of any other american author . however , today few of her 80 novels and books retain as much interest as the good earth .\ni traveled to st louis for work for 3 days and was pouring rain . i ate at j . bucks for lunch and dinner 2 days in a roll . food is great , staff are friendly . sorry to see it closing .\nin retaliation for an iraqi plot to assassinate former u . s . president george bush during his april visit to kuwait , president bill clinton orders u . s . warships to fire tomahawk cruise missiles at iraqi intelligence headquarters in downtown baghdad . on april 13 , 1993 , the day before george bush was scheduled to visit kuwait . . .\nbuck was a member of the aauw philadelphia ( pa ) branch , and in 1942 she became active at the national level , serving on the aauw committee on the economic and legal status of women . as a member of this committee , buck studied and discussed subjects such as equal pay , equal rank for women in the armed services , the fight to repeal discriminatory employment practices against married women , and the era .\non this day in 1956 , the u . s . congress approves the federal highway act , which allocates more than $ 30 billion for the construction of some 41 , 000 miles of interstate highways ; it will be the largest public construction project in u . s . history to that date . among the pressing questions involved in passing highway . . .\nthe shift of fighter - bomber squadrons , involving up to 150 u . s . planes and more than 2 , 000 pilots from da nang , to bases in thailand is completed . the shift was necessitated by the pending withdrawal of the u . s . infantry brigade that provided security for flyers at da nang . the departure of the . . .\ngen . william westmoreland , senior u . s . military commander in vietnam , is given formal authority to commit american troops to battle when he decides they are necessary \u201cto strengthen the relative position of the gvn [ government of vietnam ] forces . \u201d this authorization permitted westmoreland to put his forces on the offensive . heretofore , u . s . . . .\nuniversity of alberta press , edmonton , 1979 . trade paperback . condition : very good . 204pp . , index , biblio . , notes , ill . , maps . very light wear . signed with inscription by author ; previous owner ' s name . size : 8vo - over 7\u00be\n- 9\u00be\ntall . signed by author ( s ) . book .\nthroughout , you will find photos of the bucks , many with various celebrities and stars . that feels like st . louis , even if it ' s advertised as a general broadcasting theme .\ndoug albrecht , the managing partner of the group that bought the two restaurants in 2008 , said in a press release that he would not be renewing the lease for either location . ( the buck family \u2014 which , of course , includes\nwe are staying down the street for a swim meet this weekend . the bellman suggested we come down to j bucks . glad he recommended it . the menu was big . food was very delicious and reasonably priced . we all had flatbreads / pizza and they were all good . . . .\nobviously we are biased regarding the significance of the moland house . but what have other people and organizations decided about the moland house being \u201cworthy ? \u201d let\u2019s see where the camp on neshamini creek is on the record .\nin truth , the name only gives a theme for the interior . i mean , joe buck isn ' t barbecuing in back . the professionals do that part . but you put that kind of label on a place , and you ' d better deliver on some fundamentals .\nhinote served as a waiter for the team\u2019s third celebrity waiter night . his teammates acted as hosts , waiters and bartenders for the event , which raised money to benefit the fourteen fund and gave fans a chance to meet their favorite blues players .\ngo to public collections to browse other people ' s collections . items from these collections can be copied into your own private collection . create your own private collection by searching or browsing to find items of interest and then adding them to a collection .\nthe pennsylvania historical & museum commission ( phmc ) has a web site for pennsylvania\u2019s historic architecture & archaeology ( pa arch ) which provides public access to pennsylvania\u2019s inventory of national historic landmarks and national register of historic places . at this site , you will find the original , complete nomination form which includes a link to the registration form on file with the national register of historic places . we suggest reading section 7 \u2013 description and section 8 \u2013 significance on the national register form . some of these forms contain floor plans and photographs .\nuniversity of alberta press , edmonton , ab , 1979 . maps ( illustrator ) . 1st printing . 8vo , pp . 204 . former owner ' s name on front free endpaper - no other markings . isbn 088864051x large format soft cover book in near fine condition .\nfood was not bad . children ' s portions were better then adult meals . restaurant was not that busy and our server though nice did not get back to our table very well . cardinals game just ended and we feel bad for all the people now coming into . . .\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\u201cit\u2019s a great event for us . the players love doing it , \u201d stempniak said . \u201ci have a lot of fun just talking to people , getting to know the fans and what they enjoy . just to know the people in st . louis is a lot of fun . \u201d\nall sandwiches are served with choice of : creamy coleslaw & comma ; onion rings & comma ; fruit & comma ; white cheddar macaroni with applewood - smoked bacon & comma ; carole ' s house - made chips & comma ; french fries or mixed green salad . available as a half sandwich wit\nyoung pearl learned to speak chinese before english . she returned to the u . s . to attend college , then married an american agriculture specialist in china . the two settled down to live in the province where she later set the good earth . the couple later moved to nanking to teach college .\nfollowing lieutenant colonel george custer\u2019s death the previous day in the battle of the little big horn , major marcus reno takes command of the surviving soldiers of the 7th cavalry . a west point graduate who fought for the north during the civil war , marcus reno was an experienced soldier and officer . . . .\nbuck was one of three members of the aauw committee who were pro - era and who wrote and spoke out in favor of the amendment . why , might you ask , would aauw leaders select committee members who were at odds with the official position ? as educated women , they strove for a balanced representation of opinion and debated and reconsidered every issue , especially the controversial ones .\nmargaret harold is shot and killed while out for a drive with her boyfriend near annapolis , maryland . her killer swerved in front of the couple\u2019s car , approached with a . 38 revolver , and shot harold in the side of the face , while her boyfriend managed to escape . investigating police found an . . .\nstrom thurmond , who served in the united states senate for a record 46 years , dies on this day in 2003 . thurmond\u2019s long and controversial political career had ended with his retirement one year earlier . thurmond was born on december 5 , 1902 , in edgefield , south carolina , where he also died . . . .\naauw officially adopted a position against the era at the 1939 national convention . at the time , many organizations working for women\u2019s equality opposed this amendment because of concerns that the era would weaken other active pieces of legislation designed to protect women . these organizations believed in legal equality for women but disagreed over the method to obtain it .\nduring world war i , the first 14 , 000 u . s . infantry troops land in france at the port of saint nazaire . the landing site had been kept secret because of the menace of german submarines , but by the time the americans had lined up to take their first salute on french soil , . . .\non this day in 1948 , u . s . and british pilots begin delivering food and supplies by airplane to berlin after the city is isolated by a soviet union blockade . when world war ii ended in 1945 , defeated germany was divided into soviet , american , british and french zones of occupation . the city of . . .\nin a ceremony presided over by u . s . president dwight d . eisenhower and queen elizabeth ii , the st . lawrence seaway is officially opened , creating a navigational channel from the atlantic ocean to all the great lakes . the seaway , made up of a system of canals , locks , and dredged waterways , extends a . . .\non this day in 1998 , the classic civil war - era blockbuster gone with the wind , originally released in 1939 , is re - released in u . s . theaters by new line pictures . produced by david o . selznick and based on the mega - best - selling novel of the same name by margaret mitchell , gone with the wind made its . . .\neh , i consider this restaurant a\nhit or a miss\nkind of experience . i came here at a work after party after having a lot of fun at cafe napoli . i had a blueberry martini for a first drink and it was very disappointing . the drink was way too bitter and it didn ' t carry enough sweetness . we ordered appetizers , which consisted of mac & cheese , fried chicken fingers and regular fries . the chicken was excellent , very moist and tender . however , i could say that the mac & cheese was probably not the best i have had . i can actually make better mac & cheese out of the box , or home - made . for the price : the experience was not worth it . i consider jack buck and joe buck to be both st . louis giants , but they completely did not create a home run with me with this restaurant . they desperately need to upgrade and improve their menus .\njoe\u2019s is a convenient walk from the westin hotel where we were staying . as we had just arrived in st . louis and it was getting late , it worked out perfectly for us . we split an order of the most luscious ribs . they were melt - in - your - mouth fabulous . the sides we chose were mac and cheese and onion rings , also good . as we . . .\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 .\nafter a great day in clayton , i decided to sit down with a few friends at j bucks and have lunch . the wait staff was very friendly and professional , and we were seated right away . i ordered a buffalo chicken salad , which was large and delicious . the others i was with were a bit picky and ordered all kinds of\ncustom\nentrees . the staff was able to keep up with my\npicky\nfriends and gladly kept our drinks full . this was a great lunch , and at a cost i could be happy with . definitely worth a try in clayton .\nfor my order , the waitress pointed to the tilapia , an $ 18 meal that sounds amazing . it ' s saut\u00e9ed and served with mushrooms and a cream sauce . but i was angling mid - range and ended up with stone - fired margherita pizza . thin , crispy , delightful and served with elegance - and goat cheese . the total was $ 12 . 03 , counting tax , and i could have used a little help finishing it .\nwent here for clayton restaurant week , and wasn ' t all that impressed . i thought the filet oscar was going to be a real good value with app and dessert for $ 25 , but the filet was not mignon , it was a tenderloin and tasted more like a strip . i wouldn ' t say it was bad though , but the polenta cake was a joke it was so bland . they shouldn ' t have attempted this . the beet salad was ok and the dessert was really good . but that ' s because it was from hank ' s and not their own . my girlfriend got the lobster bisque , and it wasn ' t great either . the hostess wasn ' t friendly at all and the waiter took way too long between visits . he also had to come back twice to ask what we ordered and how we wanted the meat cooked . is there a rule against writing down the food order ? this isn ' t a place i would come back to .\ni was a part of a reserved party in the joe buck room . service was solid , and the food was good , but not great . i had the meat board , which included a choice of 3 meats ( 4choices , pulled pork , brisket , turkey , or sausage ) . i went with turkey , sausage and brisket , which i would only regret one . . . brisket was dry and the fat was on the tough side , so i would not recommend . turkey was delicious and had great flavor as did the sausage . the cole slaw side was decent , but forgettable . the grass fed ribeye that my neighbor had looked excellent , as did some of the other entrees in the room .\nhad a social event here last night . in terms of the atmosphere , it was pretty nice , the bar area was very roomy . the appetizers we had were : 1 . some honey mustard concoction ( tasty but i wish i knew what it was kinda . . . ) 2 . bread sticks with cheese dip 3 . fried ravoli 4 . some vegan wrap 5 . fruit platter 6 . spring rolls 7 . lots of booze the wait staff was attentive and pretty chill . it ' s a pretty decent place to have a corporate event or large event because of the space and also the free parking . can be pretty difficult to find parking in clayton afterall .\ni ended up eating here cause it was close to where i was working while in town . they have grass fed beef which i really appreciate . i had an amazing st . louis cheesesteak sandwich . i think it was the best i ' ve ever had . the meat was tender and generous and they put a very nice horseradish sauce on it along with banana peppers . the french dip was also very good . lots of juicy meat and it will not leave you hungry . the staff was friendly and they have a good beer selection . lots of t . v . ' s as well so if you ' re a sports fan , you ' ll be in heaven .\nthe u . s . department of the interior established the national register of his\u00adtoric places to keep a list of proper\u00adties of local , regional , state , or na\u00adtional significance worthy of preservation . properties \u2014 which may be districts , sites , structures , or objects \u2014 are nominated for listing through state historic preservation officers and by federal agencies . state nomina\u00adtions are reviewed by a state board composed of historians , ar\u00adchitects , archeologists , and other appropriate professionals . an ap\u00adproved application is signed by the state historic preservation officer [ in pennsylvania , this is the executive director of the pa historical & museum commission ] and forwarded to the national park service for their determination as to whether the property qualifies for listing in the national register .\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 noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\nstopped in before the blues game ( good location between cards / blues ) and enjoyed the atmosphere and d\u00e9cor . fast , friendly service dishing out above average tavern food with many choices . i was a tad put off that my brisket wasn ' t hot , thus making it chewy . it was . . .\nmy son and i had 2 hours to kill before the cards / reds game and popped by for some bbq , we were not disappointed . i had burnt ends and he had the pulled pork and turkey breast . we were both satisfied . personally , i compare every bbq . . .\nmet friends here after a cardinals game . fun atmosphere . great food . it made the whole game day experience a good time . the service was outstanding - fun and very helpful . drinks were kept full and the food was wonderful . very reasonable prices compared to my . . .\nif you stop in , be sure to ask what they have available from the hidden menu ! i don ' t normally eat a lot of food , but i finished everything on my plate ! the food was perfectly seasoned and cooked , and the server kept my glass full . . .\ni popped in for a late dinner with a coworker on a business trip . restaurant wasn ' t busy at all but for some reason it took all of 10 minutes for the hostess to get waitstaff to stop by our table . i jumped all in for . . .\nwe stopped in for a quick dinner before a cards game and came away thinking we ' d never go back here . the food here is sooooo over - rated . each of our sandwiches tasted like it had been pre - cooked for days on end and then briefly warmed prior . . .\nstaying downtown to catch a cards game and wanted to eat before going in . i had the 2 meat plate which included one side for $ 14 . brisket and pulled pork . pork was smokey and very good . brisket was a bit dry but good . sweet potato . . .\nwe were on a quick turn - around . . . needed a meal prepared quickly . our server was very attentive , made sure our order was taken immediately , served efficiently and the bill paid delivered so we could leave in under 75 minutes . the food was wonderful looking forward to a . . .\nthis place has a good amount of items on the menu . the bbq dinner was decent , although i would expect better in missouri . the full bar had a large assortment of beers along with other cocktails .\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 .\ndecent food but preferred the appetizers . really thought the name brought you in but the entrees were average . i will stop for a drink but will not bring back customers . believe that it is far overrated .\nfood was better than ok , but not great , and service was inattentive and slow . pre - dinner cocktail glassware and finished entree plates sat on table far too long . maybe better training or management involvement would help ? i just expect more at clayton location and this price . . .\nwent here with friends before a cardinals game . we were staying at the sheraton which is very nice and close and then could walk to the metrolink station to head to the stadium . the food here is good , a little nicer than typical bar food . . . .\nhad lunch here . was good food . we did a takeout to our office . sandwiches were all good . i ' ll try dinner there next time . probably a higher - end lunch place in the area .\nlove this place . great for a family outing , a date , or a business lunch / dinner . food is good and staff very friendly . you cant go wrong !\ni decided to stop in here one night for dinner as it was near my hotel . i got there late and the place wasn ' t crowded so i decided to sit at the bar . the server came up right away and took my drink order then . . .\nthe brisket sandwich was excellent . the bbq meat is excellent . kids meals were very good . service was excellent and wanted to make sure we had a great time while visiting . their kids ice cream that came with the meal was excellent !\nvisited for dinner and was very good . selected the 3 meats turkey , pulled pork and brisket . served with three different sauce options . side was mac and cheese but it wasn ' t that good . service was decent and chewy caramel desert was ok but would order chocolate . . .\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 ! 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cons : none . i can ' t wait to come back here again !"]}
{"id": 56310, "summary": [{"text": "millennium exchange is the electronic trading platform currently used and developed by the london stock exchange group .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "it has also been sold and is in use by a number of other exchanges around the world . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "millennium exchange", "paragraphs": ["argentina ' s byma joins the london stock exchange , borsa italiana , the hong kong exchange and the johannesburg stock exchange as users of the millennium exchange platform .\nmillennium exchange is built to deploy quickly , resulting in a shorter time to market .\ncdl enters the us market , acquiring the millennium hilton and the millennium broadway hotel new york .\nmillennium exchange\u2122 , the flagship product of millenniumit , offers execution venues a highly extensible trading platform .\nexchange rate of bank millennium sa for foreign currencies in pln for spot commercial and non - commercial transactions ( except time transactions ) .\nthe jse plans to develop co - location services in conjunction with the move to millennium exchange , which will allow members to locate their services near to the exchange ' s matching engine in order to reduce latency .\nmillennium & copthorne hotels plc ( m & c ; ) floats on the london stock exchange . during the same year , it acquires the millennium hotel london mayfair from intercontinental , as well as hotels in france and germany .\nmillennium exchange , the flagship product of millenniumit , offers execution venues a highly extensible trading platform with the ability to grow and change as quickly as your business does .\nthe new millennium exchange trading architecture delivers a highly scalable , agile , sub - millisecond trading engine with multi - asset class functionality . the transfer of the lse\u2019s cash markets to millennium exchange from the existing tradelect platform was a wholesale system replacement that required new communications infrastructure and standards , as well as new coding for market data feeds .\nas peru rapidly grows its economy , the country\u2019s bolsa de valores de lima exchange hopes to turn itself into a regional hub for international investors . to that end , the exchange has gone live with a new trading platform , built by the london stock exchange\u2019s millenniumit subsidiary .\nthe johannesburg stock exchange has reached an agreement with millenniumit , the technology company owned by the london stock exchange , to implement a new trading platform in the first half of 2012 .\nthe lima exchange is already a member of mercado integrado latinoamerica , a joint initiative between the exchanges of chile , colombia , peru and mexico in which members of each exchange have access to the others\u2019 markets . peru already has the fastest growing economy in latin america , having grown at an average of 6 . 4 % over the last decade . now , the exchange is seeking to revitalise its equities and bond trading through the new millennium exchange trading platform and smart order router .\nthe new platform , millennium exchange , is currently in use at turquoise , the lse - owned multilateral trading facility , and will also be used on the lse ' s main uk market from 14 february .\nthe london stock exchange seems to be getting a bargain with its purchase of my former employer , millennium it . the price of seems justified by the savings from replacing the current ( expensive to run ) platform , and , in addition it is a better platform and millennium it itself is a potentially significantly profitable business .\nthe website of bank millennium uses cookie files saved in the browser ' s memory . the details can be found\nthe johannesburg stock exchange ( jse ) has reached an agreement with millenniumit , the technology company owned by the london stock exchange ( lse ) , to implement a new trading platform in the first half of 2012 .\nthe following series of documents provide an overview of the service and technical detail for the millennium exchange . future versions of these documents will be released in due course on this section of the website as and when they are updated .\nlondon stock exchange london stock exchange is the world\u2019s most international capital market . over 2 , 400 companies from more than 90 countries are quoted across its markets , with a combined value of over \u00a34 trillion . london stock exchange\u2019s markets include the main market \u2013 london\u2019s flagship venue for equity , debt and exchange traded products , offering businesses access to europe\u2019s most liquid pool of capital \u2013 and aim \u2013 the world\u2019s leading market for small and growing companies .\nthe company buys the 548 - room millennium gloucester hotel london kensington and takes control of a 13 - hotel chain in new zealand .\nnot the answer you ' re looking for ? browse other questions tagged star - wars millennium - falcon or ask your own question .\nmillennium hotels and resorts was founded in 1989 , on the vision of its chairman , kwek leng beng , who leads singapore\u2019s hong leong group .\nunlike tradelect , millennium exchange will be implemented in johannesburg , which will mean any trading disruptions in london will not have any knock on effects on the jse . on 8 december 2008 , connectivity problems halted trading for the majority of the day on both the lse and jse .\nthe london stock exchange said it could not comment because it has\nnot made a formal decision about tradelect ' s replacement\n.\nit also appears likely that millennium lost a key client as a result of a takeover earlier this year ( unless the acquirer has chosen to move to millennium ' s platform , which is unlikely ) , which probably made shareholders receptive to the offer \u2014 which would explain why the lse has got a fairly good price .\nthe london stock exchange is dumping its tradelect core trading platform in favour of a system from sri lanka - based millenniumit , computer weekly can reveal .\nthe london stock exchange is dumping its tradelect core trading platform in favour of a system from sri lanka - based millenniumit , computer weekly can reveal .\nby allowing this link the exchange does not intend in any country , directly or indirectly , to solicit business or offer any securities to any person .\nlch . clearnet lch . clearnet , of which london stock exchange group owns c . 57 % , is a leading multi - national clearing house , serving major exchanges and platforms as well as a range of otc markets . it clears a broad range of asset classes , including securities , exchange - traded derivatives , commodities , energy , freight , foreign exchange derivatives , interest rate swaps , credit default swaps and euro and sterling denominated bonds and repos .\nmillennium surveillance offers powerful tools to analyse and report such behaviour and to support further investigation , all the way through to litigation if necessary . it also offers impressive adaptability , enabling rapid compliance with regulatory changes . rule - based , flexible , scalable and adaptable to any trading platform , millennium surveillance is your eye on the market .\nthe jse , which has had partnered with the lse since 2002 , said the new engine will result in execution speeds that are 400 times faster than its current tradelect platform , also supplied by the lse . the lse claims that , following tests on turquoise , millennium exchange is capable of achieving average order latency times of 126 microseconds .\nthe exchange accepts no responsibility for the content of the reports you are now accessing or for any reliance placed by you or any person on the information contained therein .\nwell i for one just think they didn ' t think of it . . . i took this from urltoken - five things you didn ' t know about the millennium falcon :\nthe exchange accepts no responsibility for the content of the website you are now accessing or for any reliance placed by you or any person on the information contained on it .\nin the run up to the turn of the millennium , shetty was tasked with running extensive tests on 27 of the company\u2019s applications to mitigate any problems that could result from the y2k bug .\nstack exchange network consists of 174 q & a communities including stack overflow , the largest , most trusted online community for developers to learn , share their knowledge , and build their careers .\nthe exchange has been looking to replace tradelect after recognising that it is no longer competitive in an increasingly congested market . it said it could either buy a system or upgrade the current one .\nthe london stock exchange uses cookies to improve its website . the cookies for analytical purposes have already been set . for more details and how to manage cookies , please see our privacy and cookies policy .\nearlier this month , nextgen and its sister company , mirth , announced the launch of a new interoperability platform that will allow clients to connect with external organizations and exchange patient information using direct messaging technology .\nmillennium ' s core product is very good . i am convinced of its versatility , and it is a comparatively easy system to manage ( the key to lowering operating costs ) . i am less keen on its client systems ( trading terminals etc . ) , but those are less important . as for speed , i do not have access to numbers , but the key technology decision makers at millennium are speed freaks and have focused on performance for a long time .\nthis is to inform that as from 26 january 2015 relative to servicing of mortgage loans granted in chf , the bank will , temporarily , apply currency exchange rates calculated on the basis of reduced spread at 3 % .\nthe stock exchange announced in june that it will replace tradelect , which was introduced two years ago and developed using microsoft ' s . net framework . the project to design , build and implement tradelect took four years and cost \u00a340m .\ni would like to receive the global e - newsletter containing offers and updates about your products and services , by e - mail . these communications will come from m & c reservations services limited as a subsidiary of the millennium & copthorne hotels plc group of companies .\nm & c ; opens its first management contract in the uk , the millennium madejski hotel reading . in the same year , m & c ; enters into a global strategic marketing alliance agreement with one of germany ' s largest and most prestigious hotel companies , maritim hotels .\nto mark the completion , xavier rolet , chief executive of london stock exchange group is visiting millenniumit\u2019s corporate headquarters and software development campus in colombo . as part of his trip , xavier will meet with local dignitaries and senior representatives of leading sri lankan companies .\nthroughout his career , \u2018startup specialist\u2019 surendra shetty has had a knack for building technology from the ground up . the uae exchange cio cut his teeth at a range of financial organisations across india , and is now relishing the challenge of sitting in the company\u2019s it hotseat .\nsurendra shetty has built a career on fresh ideas . if his track record is anything to go by , uae exchange should have high hopes \u2013 a selection of the startups that shetty has worked for have developed a vast , global reach , much like his current employer .\nthe windows xp professional startup process closely resembles that of microsoft windows nt version 4 . 0 , microsoft windows 2000 , and microsoft windows server\u2122 2003 , but it significantly differs from microsoft ms - dos , microsoft windows 95 , microsoft windows 98 , and microsoft windows millennium edition ( windows me ) .\nin january , uae exchange also completed the process of migrating two of its data centre sites into one tier 3 facility , which has reduced it complexity for the company . \u201ci\u2019m very pleased with the way my first year has gone , all in all , \u201d shetty says .\nmillennium\u2019s patent pending alert investigation system enhances alert investigation efficiency by automatically identifying the transactions and events that led to the alert . this helps bring investigations to a successful conclusion faster , enabling its users to take near - real - time steps to take corrective action and minimize the effect of the manipulation on the market\n\u201cmillenniumit looks set for an exciting future as part of the group . we intend to leverage the group\u2019s strong global franchise to further develop our global exchange technology sales business , continuing to support our existing customers , as well as expanding the company into other markets and investing for the future . \u201d\nthe group successfully launches its new brand , studio m , in singapore . the hotel becomes ebitda - positive within three months of launch , which is unusual for a new hotel . in the same year , the group strengthens its commitment to china , acquiring a 70 % majority stake in the award - winning grand millennium beijing .\nborsaitaliana borsaitalianas . p . a . is one of europe\u2019s largest and most established stock exchanges . the italian exchange operates markets trading in italian equities , bonds and derivatives . markets include the miv and star segments as well as idem , mot , etfplus and aim italia and mac for small cap companies .\ncdl acquires copthorne hotels from aer lingus for \u00a3219 million , and launches its new global hotel brand , millennium hotels and resorts . around this time , the group becomes new zealand ' s largest hotel owner , with 21 hotels , and acquires a controlling stake in the plaza hotel in new york ( the stake was sold in a landmark transaction in 2004 ) .\nthe new trading platform at the lima exchange is also part of the broader development of the country itself . peru\u2019s middle class has increased by 50 % over the last 10 years according to figures provided by the world bank . the country is also in the process of becoming an oecd member , with the government aiming for full membership by 2020 .\nthe solution , which replaces byma\u2019s legacy , internally - built infrastructure , will introduce\u2014among other offerings\u2014time - in - force orders such as opg ( opening auction only ) , atc ( closing auction only ) and gfa ( auction session only ) products , according to nigel cairns , general manager of lseg technology , the london stock exchange group\u2019s technology arm .\nbrian taylor , managing director of bta consulting , told computer weekly last month that if using a competitor ' s system was a problem , the london stock exchange would have to look further afield .\nif it does not want to use a platform the same as a competitor , it could buy outside europe ,\nhe said at the time .\nthe mandibles were for cargo according to this snippet about an unreleased toy line , circa 1986 , the f - ler ( which became cannon once it was included in the millennium falcon owner ' s workshop manual ) :\n. . . most of the surveyed pilots were not interested in the f - ler , because they thought that it would get in the way when loading cargo .\nalthough shetty confesses to missing mumbai , he is nonetheless delighted at the expansive travel opportunities that have been afforded to him at uae exchange . \u201cit\u2019s such good experience , \u201d he says . \u201cin the last few months alone i\u2019ve been to london , paris , malaysia , china and south africa . my role means that i\u2019m the face of the company for travel and it . \u201d\nepic is not a member of commonwell health alliance , an industry coalition aimed at increasing interoperability between ehr platforms . calling the group an attempt to increase the vendors ' market shares , epic instead partnered with kaiser permanente , walgreens , surescripts and other organizations to form carequality , which aims to increase data exchange between hospitals , physicians , payers , retail clinics and other healthcare stakeholders .\ni am sure many people are wondering what sort of company millennium it is . it was certainly a great place to work . it has spectacularly beautiful offices ( set in acres of landscaped gardens , complete with an unused open air theatre ) . it attracts talented people ( the beautiful offices help ) , but staff turnover is high , largely due to long working hours \u2014 that said , the company has retained most of its key senior staff for many years .\nalmost two years later , in december 2014 , shetty received a life - changing offer , to work in the united arab emirates as chief technology officer for brs ventures and holdings limited , a diversified holding company . yet again , his strength in starting from scratch was called upon , his first major task to successfully integrate the technology infrastructures and processes of his future employer , uae exchange , and travelex , who the company had acquired .\nnot necessarily , if you look at all of the other ships in the star wars universe they are all unique in shape for easy identification during battles and so on . the millennium falcon is one of the most identifiable of them all . it is also one of the main ships throughout the series being as much a character in the movies as the characters . it could be said that they went for memorable rather than practical for their main ship or the series other than the death star .\nthe fidessa client community accounts for a large portion of the volume traded on the london stock exchange , and the majority of the larger member firms use fidessa\u2019s platform . fidessa\u2019s global products and services support more than 26 , 000 users at around 950 clients worldwide and are used by more than 85 per cent of tier one financial institutions . fidessa\u2019s network provides connectivity to more than 2 , 400 buy - side and 600 brokers across 154 markets around the world .\nm & c ; restructures its singapore assets via the initial public offering of cdl hospitality trusts ( cdlht ) , a ground - breaking singaporean hospitality real estate investment trust . the group sells and leases back its interests in the orchard hotel , m hotel , copthorne king ' s hotel , and grand copthorne waterfront hotel . the group also purchases 39 % of cdlht ( diluted in 2010 to 35 % ) . in the same year , the group makes its first move into china , opening the grand millennium shanghai hongqiao under management contract .\n\u201cperu has grand aspirations and they understand the importance of getting international investors , \u201d mack gill , chief executive of millenniumit , told banking technology . \u201clima wants to be a hub , a gateway for latin america . they know that they have big neighbours in brazil and in the us , and part of what mila is about is the smaller countries \u2013 chile , colombia , peru and mexico \u2013 creating a stable , reliable and attractive alternative . \u201d\n\u201cwe are ready to interconnect with other markets in an easier way , \u201d added christian laug , president of bolsa de valores de lima . \u201cwith the implementation of this new platform , we aim to position the bvl as a representative institution of economic development , preparing peru to turn into the gateway of capital and financial hub of the andean region . in the short term , the use of this new platform will allow us to perform nationwide operations and keep up with other world markets . \u201d\ncase study : @ dbsbank a the edge . urltoken # fintech # banking # bankingtech # innovation urltoken\ncity spotlight : tech bin ein berliner . urltoken # fintech # blockchain # innovation # berlin\n5th report from international cybersecurity congress 2018 : @ microsoft plays hard for info protection . urltoken # fintech\nsign up for the free daily newsletter and receive all the fintech goodness straight to your inbox .\ncheck out the upcoming editions of the banking technology magazine and the events it will be distributed at .\nall the industry analysis , reports , white papers , webinars , infographics , videos and other contents in one place .\nget your brand out there \u2013 explore commercial and advertising opportunities with fintech futures .\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 .\ndownload this e - guide to get a closer look into how enterprises are using various crm products to engage with their customers easily and on a large - scale .\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 .\nby submitting my email address i confirm that i have read and accepted the terms of use and declaration of consent .\neurope ' s trading venues use about 20 trading platforms . the company had a limited choice of systems to replace for tradelect if it wanted to avoid systems used by rival exchanges .\nbob mcdowall , analyst with towergroup , said it is a surprising choice .\ni would have expected it to go for something with a track record in europe .\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 . . .\nthe redis key - value store finds use in a system to match would - be romantic partners on dating site eharmony , which employs a . . .\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 . . .\nthe cookies are for analytical purposes have already been set . for more details please see our privacy and cookie policy .\nread the new aim20 report , marking 20 years of the world\u2019s most successful growth market .\nthe platform is built on a rule - based , distributed , and fault tolerant technology , enabling it to be highly reliable , scalable , and flexible to meet your specific needs .\nit allows for fast and straightforward implementation of business logic changes , by simply changing the business rules , resulting in lower support costs than other platforms .\nand most importantly , it is easy to use and understand , resulting in less training and administration time .\nto thrive in the current environment , you need a trading platform that moves as quickly as you do . millenniumit technology powers many of the world\u2019s financial markets . our advanced , proven ultra - low latency technology has transformed markets and the organisations that participate in them .\nthe platform is built on a rule - based , distributed and fault tolerant technology , enabling it to be highly reliable , scalable and flexible to meet your specific needs .\nit has a great majority of functionality available \u2018off - the - shelf\u2019 enabling fast deployment and a shorter time to market .\nthe platform provides unrivalled levels of performance . highly optimised processing techniques enable the system to handle very large order rates with latencies under 50 microseconds .\nmillenniumit\u2019s patented bid technology allows a client\u2019s business practices and rules to be incorporated into the platform without making changes to the software code resulting in lower support costs than other more traditional platforms .\nand most importantly , it is designed to reduce the cost of trading . the system can be operated on low cost , off - the - shelf hardware making it easy to manage and operate .\nmts societ\u00e0 per ilmercatodeititoli di statos . p . a . , the group\u2019s 60 per cent subsidiary which owns and operates an electronic trading platform for european fixed income securities .\nturquoise the group\u2019s 51 per cent owned pan - european mtf trading subsidiary , a venture between the group and 12 global investment bank clients .\ncc & g ; cassa di compensazione e garanzias . p . a . , the group\u2019s italian subsidiary which manages the italian ccp for equity , derivative and fixed income trades .\nmonte titoli monte titolis . p . a . , the group\u2019s italian central securities depository and settlement company .\nftse group ftse international limited and its subsidiaries , the group\u2019s leading global provider of index and analytics solutions .\nunavista the group\u2019s web - based matching , reconciliation and data integration engine that provides matching of post trade data in a simple , automated process .\ngatelab the group\u2019s 67 % owned italian and uk based technology company supplying advanced trading and post trade technology globally .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe following document provides an overview of the service and technical details for tradecho services .\nthe tradecho srr specifications can be found on the tradecho client hub . to register for the client hub please contact clientsupportgroup @ urltoken\nmarket data template files please note : these files are saved as . txt files . please convert to . xml for use .\n\u201cthe handful of incidents that we have had requiring the equity market to be halted , with reputational impacts , have been related to our international connectivity links .\nby moving the engine to johannesburg , we eliminate this problem and are able to offer our clients improved service availability and stability , \u201d said leanne parsons , coo and head of the equity market , jse .\nparsons said that operational costs would remain roughly the same , but predicted an increase in equity volumes , particularly from high - frequency traders .\n\u201cin our experience , whenever we take a step forward with our trading technology , trading volumes also follow , \u201d she said . \u201cthere is much anecdotal evidence to suggest that when exchanges increase their trading speeds they also boost levels of high - frequency trading . this is important in order to deepen a market . \u201d\ncopyright \u00a92018 tungsten publishing . all rights reserved . no reproduction without prior authorizations .\nclick the following link if you want to dismiss this redirect and access the original url : link .\nmillekod or your own name for millekod is invalid . allowed characters : a - z , a - z , 0 - 9\n* level of spread = ( non - cash sell - non - cash buy ) / ( non - cash sell + non - cash buy ) / 2 ) * 100 % .\nformed as a hong leong subsidiary , cdl hotels international acquires its first 6 asian hotels .\nm & c ; is voted\nbest uk hotel group of the year\nat the executive travel hotel awards .\nhaving made further hotel acquisitions in new zealand and asia , cdl ' s asian and australasian hotels are acquired by m & c ; , transforming it into a global hotel owner / operator . in the same year , m & c ; acquires the 5 - star seoul hilton and the regal hotel chain in the us .\nm & c ; begins its expansion into the middle east , with several management contracts in the united arab emirates .\nthe group steps up its activities in china , with the establishment of first sponsor capital limited - a 50 / 50 joint venture to develop mixed use property ( including hotels ) in some of china ' s second tier cities .\nglobal financial markets are severely impacted by the collapse of lehman brothers , leading to a swift and deep recession , particularly affecting revenues in new york and singapore . despite the loss of revenue , the group remains profitable throughout the ensuing turmoil , reflecting its robust owner / operator business model and low levels of net debt after the cdlht transaction and sale of the plaza hotel in 2004 .\nthe group announces record revenues and profits for the year ending december 31 , 2011 , reflecting robust operating performance , as well as gains from its asset management activities .\nthis website uses cookies for a range of purposes as described in our cookie policy . by continuing to use this site , you accept our use of these cookies .\n\u201cmillenniumit will transform our in - house it development capabilities by giving us proprietary ownership of our technology , allowing us to be more responsive to our clients\u2019 needs , delivering enhancements and innovations more quickly , and at lower cost .\n\u201cthis deal , made on the basis of millenniumit\u2019s track record , business model and the growth potential it offers the group , is a tribute to tony and his team of technology experts . i am delighted to be here in sri lanka today to personally welcome them to the group\u201d .\nthe group will begin migrating clients to millenniumit\u2019s trading system , replacing tradelect , infolect , and other interfaces . the new platform will allow the group to enrich its functionality and reduce it development and operational costs , resulting in estimated annual savings of at least \u00a310 million from fy2011 - 12 .\none thing that does concern me is that the purchase has been made in pursuit of speed , to cater to high frequency traders . this is not necessarily good for other investors .\na number of the risks of a takeover , especially of a third world company , are also likely to come off for the lse . the management are honest . the company has a good reputation within sri lanka , and its acquisition by the lse can only help attract staff . the corporate culture is healthy , although somewhat high pressure .\ntech billionaire elon musk has shared photos and videos of a metallic pod that his company spacex is creating , in a bid to rescue the group of boys trapped in a thai cave .\nshetty completed his higher education at the university of mumbai \u2013 the city where he was born and raised \u2013 studying for a bachelor\u2019s degree in commerce . he concurrently completed a course in it , his studies covering basic cobol , system analysis and design , unix and c language .\ngraduating in 1990 , shetty began his professional career in the same year with mumbai - based software firm patni computer systems as a trainee engineer . \u201ci wasn\u2019t from an engineering background , but relished the challenge , \u201d he says . undertaking an 18 - month training programme , shetty was set to earn 600 rupees per month , working across three main technologies . however , his patni tenure was short - lived .\nhe would go on to spend five years at the company , and towards the end of his tenure , he got his first major taste of technology transformation , running a year - long project to upgrade cr\u00e9dit lyonnais\u2019 core banking system .\nin 1995 , shetty joined mumbai - based startup hdfc bank , which \u201conly had three branches\u201d at the time , where he would be tasked with all data centre and application support for core banking . the firm has since blossomed into a 90 , 000 - employee powerhouse , and shetty was to play a crucial part in the hdfc\u2019s early development . after cementing his reputation in his first two years at the company , shetty was tasked with managing the business solutions group for core banking .\nmonths later , shetty would move to pune to join cashtech solutions as head of implementations and consulting . he played a crucial role in implementing cashtech\u2019s products in centurion bank , bnp paribas , hsbc \u2013 across banks in four countries \u2013 and thai farmers\u2019 bank in bangkok . however , the change in city brought with it a personal upheaval for shetty that meant he was \u201cliving out of a suitcase\u201d and could not see his newborn daughter as often as he wanted .\nafter spending three - and - a - half years at flexcel , shetty embarked on \u201canother greenfield opportunity\u201d , joining yes bank as the company\u2019s first it employee in may 2004 . in the initial stages of his new role , shetty was tasked with managing corporate applications , as well as evaluating software and data centre options for the company . after 18 months , shetty began to make progress in terms of building a new team , including the hire of a new infrastructure head , and gradually delegated duties as more people joined the company .\nin 2008 , yes\u2019s business solutions group merged with its it department , and he was named applications head for the technology and solutions group . \u201cby this time i had become something of a startup specialist , \u201d shetty quips .\na married father of two daughters , shetty believes the pressure he continually exerts on himself allows him to achieve his full potential . \u201ci\u2019m a perfectionist , \u201d he says . \u201ci always hold myself personally accountable and i\u2019ve never regretted the decisions i\u2019ve taken . \u201d he adds that his former boss at hdfc , h srikrishnan , was a driving force in his career . \u201che was a true mentor , someone you could always bounce ideas with , \u201d he says .\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 .\nurltoken is the definitive platform in the middle east for it content . covering stories across enterprise technology , cybersecurity and the region\u2019s it channel industry , tahawul tech brings business leaders and technology decision makers together to share their stories of transformation .\nthis site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page . terms of use .\nit has been almost a year since we first published a version of this article , and a lot has changed . windows 10 has gone from being a rough - and - tumble technical preview to a shipping product . countless features have been added , and bugs quashed . i\u2019ve gone from using it only on test systems to running it on my day - to - day machines . after living with it , there is plenty to like , but there are still some pieces that need work .\nto give credit where credit is due , windows 10 is absolutely a better windows 8 . since windows 10 is free for all windows 8 users , it is nearly a no - brainer to go for it at this point . i say nearly because windows 10 isn\u2019t a complete replacement for windows 8 . for example , the much - loved windows media center is missing . so in my case , the machine connected to my cable box will be staying on windows 8 . 1 indefinitely ( although there are some good wmc alternatives ) . some devices and applications also have issues , although users should be able to get advance warning of issues when the update generates a compatibility report for them .\nwindows 10 starts faster , uses less memory , and is being taught new tricks like compressing memory on the fly that windows 8 will never learn . user preferences also sync really nicely between machines , so once you get the start menu layout set up on one device , for example , you can have it show up that way on all your machines .\nthere are also dozens of small , user - requested , improvements to the interface . for example , microsoft moved the power icon ( sleep , restart , etc . ) down near the start button , so if you use the mouse to get to it you can put your computer to sleep more quickly than in windows 8 . i am in the habit of manually putting my laptop to sleep before long plane flights , so this is helpful . you can now also directly launch an application from the windows store \u2014 a no - brainer feature that ios and android have had for years , but was missing previously .\nthe taskbar and start menu are also much more configurable than in windows 8 . you can control which system icons are displayed , and how and whether cortana appears . strangely , a few glitches that you\u2019d think would have been fixed persist . auto - hide is still inconsistent for the taskbar , for example , and it is possible to have applications \u201cdisappear\u201d off the desktop and be impossible to find with the mouse .\ni enjoy using the new edge browser , and microsoft continues to add features to it , so it is getting closer to being a fully - functional replacement for internet explorer . it is quick , and has a simple interface . of course , there are still plenty of times where i need to fall back on ie or chrome , and since i use a lot of android devices , i rely quite heavily on the cross - device syncing capabilities of chrome .\nsome of the work started with windows 8 is still unfinished . for example , while the new settings interface is much more powerful than before ( user account management has been added , for example ) , it still doesn\u2019t completely replace the older control panel interface , so power users will need to use both . similarly , the printer interface in the new settings ui is woefully inadequate . it doesn\u2019t allow actually managing any of the printers . at least microsoft has added a helpful link to the old - fashioned devices and printers and device manager at the bottom of the page .\nas for the both loved and maligned start menu , microsoft has done about all it can to try to make both tile lovers and menu lovers happy , with a sort of melded start menu . for the most part , i think they have succeeded , although i don\u2019t understand why the menu can\u2019t have fly - out support like it did in windows 7 \u2014 at least in desktop mode when the system knows you have a keyboard and mouse . the lack of multi - column support also means navigating the start menu can involve quite a bit of scrolling . the solution for most of us is to use one ( or both ) of the simple right - click options to pin to taskbar or pin to start ( tiles ) for frequently - used applications .\nthe update process hasn\u2019t been improved much , either . error messages are still cryptic hex codes , and if the very limited automated troubleshooting fails , users are stuck hunting through websites and forums for arcane sets of instructions to get their update flow restored . fortunately , in some cases when i\u2019ve been unable to get an update installed , a future update has eventually addressed the issue .\nthe kernel in windows 10 is certainly still not bulletproof . in regular use , i\u2019ve averaged about one system hang every couple of weeks . this is much improved over earlier releases ( as you\u2019d expect ) , but still not what it could be . much more troubling are the buggy updates that are causing machines to boot loop . coupled with microsoft\u2019s new lack of transparency in explaining what updates contain , and forcing users to accept updates , this is a recipe for a lot of unhappy users .\nwhile i still don\u2019t think microsoft made the best choice in its goals for windows , it has made huge strides with windows 10 . veteran windows 7 users may still not be convinced they want to deal with so many changes that may not add any value for them . but windows 8 users , and new computer buyers certainly don\u2019t need to shy away from windows 10 .\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 newsletter at any time .\n\u00a9 1996 - 2018 ziff davis , llc . pcmag digital group extremetech is among the federally registered trademarks of ziff davis , llc and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission .\nnurses rank cerner no . 1 : 7 survey findings on nurses ' ehr satisfaction\nformer google ceo dr . eric schmidt shares his vision for the medical visit of the future\nto improve the quality of our healthcare while lowering its cost , we will make the immediate investments necessary to ensure that , within five years , all of america ' s medical records are computerized .\n\u2014 president - elect barack obama , jan . 8 , 2009\nfive years later , billions have been poured into the transition to electronic health records . as of may , cms has paid out a total of $ 14 . 6 billion in incentive payments to hospitals and health systems for the adoption and use of ehrs . these incentive payments , coupled with the looming threat of financial penalties for non - adopters and a need to better coordinate care have driven providers to rapidly adopt ehrs over the past few years . the ehr market is expected to reach $ 9 . 3 billion annually by the end of 2015 .\nas the ehr market has matured , a once - crowded field of vendors has narrowed significantly . at the end of 2013 , 10 ehr vendors accounted for about 90 percent of the hospital ehr market , based on meaningful use attestation data from cms : epic , meditech , cpsi , cerner , mckesson , healthland , siemens , healthcare management systems , allscripts and nextgen healthcare .\naccording to a klas report , just three of these vendors expanded their market share in 2013 \u2014 epic , cerner and meditech \u2014 which together account for more than half of the acute - care ehr market .\nseveral of the big players in the ehr market are led by big personalities , from judy faulkner , who founded epic ( and wrote the software ' s original code ) in 1979 , kept the company private and is now worth an estimated $ 3 billion ; to cerner ' s neil patterson , known for his passionate , involved leadership style ; to athenahealth ' s outspoken jonathan bush , an advocate for disruptive technologies in the healthcare industry .\nrecently , the ehr market has seen an infusion of providers seeking replacements for their current systems . surveys suggest between 12 and 30 percent of providers are dissatisfied with their ehr . girish navani , ceo and co - founder of eclinicalworks , said in 2013 more than half of his company ' s new clients came from another vendor .\nthe 50 points below offer additional facts and insights into the ehr market and some of the most prominent companies . ( ehr vendors below are arranged alphabetically . )\nat the end of 2013 , 10 ehr vendors accounted for about 90 percent of the hospital ehr market , based on meaningful use attestation data from cms . those 10 vendors include epic , meditech , cpsi , cerner , mckesson , healthland , siemens , healthcare management systems , allscripts and nextgen healthcare .\naccording to a klas report , just three of these vendors expanded their market share in 2013 \u2014 epic , cerner and meditech . the report found epic and cerner experienced the largest gains in both the large - and small - facility markets .\nthe ehr market is expected to reach $ 9 . 3 billion annually by the end of 2015 .\nallscripts , epic , cerner , mckesson and quadramed are the most popular ehr systems among academic medical centers , teaching facilities and hospitals with more than 300 beds , according to a report from klas . among small and rural hospitals under 100 beds and critical access hospitals , the top vendors are cpsi , cerner , healthland , healthcare management systems and razorinsights .\nallscripts , medhost , cerner and cpsi all have hospital clients that have attested to meaningful use stage 2 . athenahealth has the majority of physician meaningful use attesters \u2014 of the 485 eligible physicians who have attested to meaningful use stage 2 so far this reporting year , 59 . 2 percent use athenahealth .\nhimss ' ehr developer code of conduct outlines expectations for developers in the areas of general business practices , patient safety , interoperability and data portability , clinical and billing documentation , privacy and security and patient engagement . its 17 signatories include allscripts , athenahealth , cerner , cpsi , epic , foothold technology , ge healthcare , greenway medical , macpractice , medhost , meditech , modernizing medicine , nextgen , practice fusion , siemens , srssoft and versasuite .\nallscripts ' bookings during the first quarter of 2014 were $ 223 million , representing a 26 percent year - over - year growth for the company . allscripts ' results from the three - month period ended march 31 also show recurring revenue increased to 78 percent from 74 percent during the same period last year . population health management solutions constituted 36 percent of first quarter bookings .\nallscripts is the 10th largest health it company in terms of revenue , according to healthcare informatics . allscripts solutions are currently used by about 1 , 300 hospitals , as well as 180 , 000 physicians and 13 , 000 post - acute organizations .\nallscripts clients include north shore - lij in great neck , n . y . , memorial sloan kettering in new york city , orlando health and children ' s hospital of wisconsin in milwaukee .\nin april , allscripts ended its relationship with its patient portal vendor , medfusion , over a payment dispute . the terminated relationship meant 30 , 000 allscripts clients that were using ehrs integrated with medfusion ' s patient portal had to purchase the service directly from medfusion or switch to allscripts ' patient portal , followmyhealth .\nallscripts is currently transitioning to focus more on population health solutions , as seen in two recent acquisitions . both dbmotion , system interface and data analytics software that collects patient information from disparate providers into one record , and jardogs , a patient engagement and personal health record platform , were part of a $ 500 million total investment in population health management solutions the company undertook in 2013 .\nin 2013 , athenahealth ' s revenue grew 41 percent to $ 595 million . some of the company ' s increased 2013 revenue is attributable to its purchase of epocrates , a mobile health company . although athenahealth posted earnings of $ 0 . 12 a share for the first quarter of 2014 \u2014 falling below analysts ' estimates of $ 0 . 17 per share \u2014 through investments in innovation and facilities , athenahealth plans for its core revenue to grow 30 percent this year .\nmore than 50 , 000 medical providers have gone live using athenaclinicals \u2014 the company ' s cloud - based ehr \u2014 and that number is expected to grow . the company already has clients operating in all 50 states .\nthrough more disruption please program , athenahealth has entered into partnerships with more than 20 businesses that now offer their services through athenahealth ' s network . the company has entered into partnerships with 5 o ' clock records \u2014 a venture - backed company that assists healthcare providers in getting paid for fulfilling medical record requests \u2014 and demand force , a program that attracts new patients using online marketing and appointment tools ."]}
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", "topic": 38}], "title": "network automation", "paragraphs": ["truesight network automation ( formerly bladelogic network automation ) accelerates reliable network configuration changes to increase agility , reduce costs , and lock down security .\nnetwork automation is the practice of monitoring , managing , and configuring network devices and infrastructure . network automation functions are typically performed by a network engineer , or a network or it administrator .\nnetwork automation has become available based on your cisco ios software network\u2019s advanced dmi and easy .\nnetwork automation tools support functions ranging from basic network mapping and device discovery , to more complex workflows like network configuration management and the provisioning of virtual network resources .\nnetwork automation also plays a key role in software - defined networking , network virtualization and network orchestration , enabling automated provisioning of virtual network tenants and functions , such as virtual load balancing .\ncommercial network automation tools are also available . most network infrastructure vendors have developed software - based platforms that provide automation capabilities , typically for their own products , through a specialized api .\nthis paper offers an introduction to the concept and reality of network automation , followed by three steps you can take to easily and quickly adopt network automation and have some immediate results .\nautomate is an award - winning it automation platform leading the digital transformation . from robotic process automation of any repeatable task to business process automation and enterprise feature sets for comprehensive large scale automation strategies , automate maximizes roi in your business .\nviewing an os image history report - documentation for bmc network automation 8 . 9 - bmc documentation\nimplement the alert history function - ca netmaster\u00ae network automation - 12 . 1 - ca technologies documentation\nnetwork automation uses dmi and easy to design and implement your own automations within the network\u2014the way you need them to satisfy your requirements .\na range of cisco \u00ae solutions , products , and services are available for you to implement network automation . for network automation in general , these websites are good starting points to learn and explore :\nturn - key automation for zero touch provisioning , configuration management and network - wide upgrades and rollback .\nimprove network security by recognizing and fixing security vulnerabilities before they impact your network .\nyour cisco ios \u00ae software network provides a wealth of embedded automation capabilities and advanced device manageability instrumentation ( dmi ) and embedded automation systems ( easy ) to design and implement your own automations within the network .\nthrough a step - by - step approach and thanks to many open source examples made available , network automation is easy to adopt in your network today .\njunos automation has the most comprehensive , extensive and foolproof automation support amongst any other nos vendor in the market without a doubt . # junos\na network management system ( nms ) is an application or set of applications that lets network engineers manage a network ' s . . .\nand finally in a third step , let\u2019s use the power of network automation not only on the existing network\u2014but use the added flexibility and customizability to tailor your next network design to the specific needs of your business .\nwhen you need to change the network configuration , the old cut - and - paste method can be quicker than automation via an api , but there are reasons networking pros need to adopt automation .\nsoftware - based network automation , often referred to as intelligent network automation , is coordinated through an administrative portal that eliminates the need to script commands by hand . these platforms typically provide templates for creating and executing tasks based on plain language policies .\nthere are several categories of interfaces , platforms and protocols used to execute script - driven or software - based network automation .\nansible\u2019s simple automation framework means that previously isolated network administrators can finally speak the same language of automation as the rest of the it organization , extending the capabilities of ansible to include native support for both legacy and open network infrastructure devices . network devices and systems can now be included in an organization ' s overall automation strategy for a holistic approach to application workload management .\ni\u2019ve written in this blog about various reasons for using network automation but it is time to put them together . counting down\u2026\nfirst let\u2019s automate a small manual task , which is a typical initial step when adopting network automation . in addition to increasing efficiency and quality , this will also give you back some time , so you can further explore and benefit from network automation .\narista offers solutions for a variety of approaches to cloud - like network automation . addressing the needs of the largest public cloud environments as well as applying those lessons learned in the turnkey cloudvision automation offering .\nhear how greenlight group enabled one customer with over 4000 retail outlets to automate their network provisioning and facilitate hardware upgrades with network automation , resulting in lower costs and increased business support .\nread how our network automation solution helped ipc grow its network by 75 % , accelerate new - customer rollout by 15 % , and save their it staff 35 hours a month .\nmicro focus network automation allows us to monitor and track all changes and ensure that configurations are maintained to our global engineering team\u2019s standards .\nautomation involves many different technologies , and will be implemented in different ways in almost every network . so what do you need to automate your network ? you need a platform that is built for automation . that platform is junos \u2013 the operating system that powers all of the juniper products\nnetwork automation is a methodology in which software automatically configures , provisions , manages and tests network devices . it is used by enterprises and service providers to improve efficiency and reduce human error and operating expenses .\nfounded in 2004 , network automation , inc . is a mid - market leader in automation software that streamlines and integrates business processes without expensive programming . based in los angeles , ca the company provides business process automation solutions to over 10 , 000 small , mid - market , and global fortune 1000 clients across 60 countries .\nselect your interest areas below to sign up for automation world newsletters . view newsletter archive \u00bb\nca netmaster network automation helps operate and maintain the availability of large networks by enabling desired state management of sna resources , allowing for the initiation of automated recovery routines and exception - based reporting on sna network health .\nansiblefest is coming to austin ! join us in october for 2 full days of automation presentations .\ntelcos performing routine chores will be ripe for ai - based automation . but whose . . .\nthe cli is the most traditional vehicle for deploying network automation . though freely available , time - tested and highly customizable , it requires proficiency in cli syntax .\nadditional features include revamped automation development and deployment interfaces , increasing productivity , and control of production environments .\nansible delivers simple it automation that ends repetitive tasks and frees up devops teams for more strategic work .\nwe fabricate software solutions enabling discrete manufacturers to improve their business , delivering transparency and control with automation .\nif you\u2019ve been wondering about network automation and / or network programmability , it\u2019s time to take a look . if you took a look a year ago and didn\u2019t think it was mature , maybe it\u2019s time for another look . network automation is changing monthly . you won\u2019t be wasting your time if you take a look at it from time to time . and cisco\u2019s developer community is the place to do it .\nwe are unable to find itunes on your computer . to download and subscribe to network collective by network collective , get itunes now .\nprobability a job paying around $ 20 per hour will be subject to automation ( source : cea ) .\nprobability a job paying over $ 40 per hour will be subject to automation ( source : cea ) .\nin this network collective short take , russ talks about practical concepts network engineers need to\u2026read more . . . short take \u2013 practical career advice\ncollects vtam network information , monitors network devices and provides correlated , intelligent notification of impending failures , enabling operators to act before problems occur .\nautomation is enabled through a graphical user interface through which engineers can determine how network operations should be performed to meet a particular objective , with configuration and other management changes made to network components - - regardless of vendor - - automatically . ibn will also leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to further automate network intent .\nnetwork automation is one of the key methodologies supporting the evolution of intent - based networking ( ibn ) , in which software is used to map how resources can be harnessed to meet the demands of what an enterprise needs to accomplish with its network .\nhave you been in those situations where the standard features did almost what you needed ? was your network design satisfying nearly all requirements ? network automation and your experience from step 1 and step 2 may provide you with additional alternatives to designing your networks .\n25 years experienced , more than 170 engineers strong , automation experts in the eu , usa and southeast asia .\nyou can start automating some of those manual , reactive tasks and tailor the network to optimally satisfy your business needs . use the smart embedded automation systems capabilities , and operating a network can be effective , efficient , and fun again . see figure 2 .\nin this episode of network collective , hank yeomans and jonathan davis join us to take\u2026read more . . . episode 21 \u2013 tools for network engineers\nnew updates at the end of 2011 network automation announced the latest updates to its solutions , automate 9 and automate bpa server 9 . several new additions differentiate the program from version 8 .\nthe os image history report displays the history of os images installed on a device . the report includes os image history for images installed internal or external to the bmc network automation system .\nautomation can be employed in any type of network , including local area networks ( lans ) , wide area network ( wans ) , data center networks , cloud networks and wireless networks . in short , any network resource controlled through the command - line interface ( cli ) or an application programming interface ( api ) can be automated .\n. network modules allow operators and engineers peace of mind , especially in mixed network environments that have differing needs and implementations . the ansible engine networking add - on ensures your network infrastructure runs as expected , including the underlying ansible automation subsystems . there\u2019s no amount of headcount you can throw at some problems in your network \u2014 let ansible get you on the path to productivity , transparency , and steady - state effectiveness .\ndesigned with the network operator in mind , advanced event management ( aem ) captures critical information about the state of the network at any point in time .\nscript - driven network automation employs scripting and programming languages to execute tasks , ideally those with precise triggers and consistent procedures . legacy languages , such as perl and tcl , remain prevalent in network automation due to their familiarity . but as networks continue to become more complex , newer open source programming languages , such as python and ruby , have grown in popularity for their ease of use and flexibility .\na variety of open source tools - - including ansible , chef and puppet - - offer network automation frameworks . these tools typically offer a library of common commands or workflows that can easily be repeated .\nin a second step , let\u2019s use network automation not only to automate a manual task but to implement a task that was not doable manually . often such situations arise when a task would normally require :\nyou may find further examples in the scripting community on cisco beyond or on the easy website on cisco . com . however this type of network automation is most beneficial when tailored to your specific needs .\nrecent research from idc showed that network transformation ( i . e . automation ) is able to deliver significant quantifiable business benefits . they calculated that there is \u20ac14 , 716 per 100 user of annual benefits . the largest contribution to this was from network management , planning and support .\navoid falling for these three common misconceptions when incorporating devops practices into network operations .\nand quickly detect , diagnose , and resolve network performance issues . with critical path\nselect a network span for the report . select one of the following options :\nmicro focus network automation enables us to standardise and consolidate our network management processes to deliver fast , reliable services to our customers . we now have a resilient , maintainable , and cost - effective network that meets compliance standards and government regulations . this has translated into higher customer satisfaction , which is evidenced by our growth , as we have doubled in size since 2009 .\nin episode 10 we look at how to take the first steps towards automating your\u2026read more . . . episode 10 \u2013 grassroots automation\nthe importance of automation is not only seen in sdn and nfv . it is also in the deeper level technical tools to configure the underlay technology . at juniper we\u2019ve always recognised the value of automation and open interfaces in to the operating system of our products .\nreduce network outages and quickly detect , diagnose , and resolve network performance issues . with critical path hop - by - hop analysis and visualization all along the service delivery path , you can view network performance and traffic details , regardless of device location .\nnetworks are integral parts of it enterprises , yet true automation of the network stack is nearly non - existent . when organizations are automating networks , they\u2019re using proprietary vendor - specific tooling that requires significant training to use .\n1 . human error the biggest and most important reason for network automation is human error . it accounts for at least 40 % of network failures ( some estimates are as high as 80 % ) . it has been proven that automation helps reduce those errors . updating the configurations of hundreds of routers and switches is not something that should be done manually . automated mechanisms to verify a proposed change and to implement a change control process where it is validated by other network engineers is important for reducing or eliminating silly mistakes .\nnetwork management vendor revamps its strategy to promote itself as a telco cloud . . .\nrena consists of a policy network to generate actions which define the neural network architecture , an environment to evaluate and assess the created neural network within . the policy network modifies an existing network by altering its parameters or by inserting or removing network layers . \u201crather than building the target network from scratch , modifications via these operations allow more sample - efficient search with a simpler architecture . the search can start with any baseline models , a well - designed or even a rudimentary one . \u201d rena performs a variety of different search functions at different levels of abstraction , ranging from searching for specific modules to create and stack to compose a network , down to individual layers which can be tweaked .\n6 . scaling of processes there are many processes in managing networks that should be performed regularly to have a smoothly running network with minimum downtime . but because these processes take a lot of time to implement manually , they are seldom performed . with network automation , these processes can be performed regularly , reducing risk of an unexpected network failure . of course , the results of the processes should be sent to a network administrator , particularly regarding any alerts or exceptions . these processes include :\nkey features : includes the ability to centrally control automation routines for both windows and non - windows machines . further pricing info : about $ 1 , 500 for single - machine process automation ; and roughly $ 6 , 000 for centralized management across multiple machines . more info .\nin this excerpt from\nnmap : network exploration and security auditing cookbook - second edition ,\nlearn how to perform a ping scan to find live hosts in your network .\nautomating the data center enables customers to dynamically provision computing resources in the most efficient manner while also meeting business needs by maintaining service level agreements ( slas ) . arista eos automates complex it workflows and simplifies network operations while reducing or even eliminating downtime . arista eos rich automation capabilities not only reduce the human error element in network operations but also enable it operators to make the network work the way they want .\narista network\u2019s extensible operating system ( eos ) is the choice of the software driven cloud network providing numerous powerful methods to extend functionality and integrate with other systems . these methods include :\nwhy is automation so important ? it is the only way in which the networking industry can scale for the long term . we\u2019ve all heard of the cost challenges facing service providers and the growth of the cloud . one of the big differences between these verticals is the levels of automation .\nnetwork automation , inc . , a provider of rapid no - code it automation solutions , today announced the highest quarterly sales in the company ' s five - year history for the three - month period ending december 31 , 2009 . strong third and fourth quarter performances were fueled by the ability of the company ' s products to streamline it - related business processes without expensive programming .\nservice providers on our thought leadership council are cautiously optimistic about b / oss automation , with more than half already taking steps to automate b / oss . this focus group was asked 10 questions about their deployment plans , technology , drivers and obstacles for b / oss automation . these service providers clearly have realistic goals and expectations for this technology , but they ' re also cognizant of the challenges they face as they continue to integrate automation .\nif you\u2019re not sure where to start and you just want to dip your foot in to check it out a little , then you might want to explore network programmability for network engineers .\njoin process excellence network today and interact with a vibrant network of professionals , keeping up to date with the industry by accessing our wealth of articles , videos , live conferences and more .\ncreate a replicable package from an embedded automation , suitable for menu - guided installation on multiple platforms using tcl scripting and eem ( easy installer ) .\nthere is also a discussion forum to share ideas and discuss questions as well as the ask - easy @ urltoken alias to engage with the team . your local cisco contact will be happy to help you reap the benefits provided by network automation .\n5 . financial reduce operating costs by tracking the inventory of your network devices and paying maintenance only on those devices that are in your network . know which devices you want to upgrade next in a network refresh by tracking the age of all your devices and the os loaded on them .\nyour cisco ios software\u2013based network is configurable\u2014it has always been ; that\u2019s nothing new . however , your network is no longer what it used to be . in the past , network services were offered on a best - effort basis in rather static environments . today network services are operated in a dynamic business environment , based on layered and virtualized architectures , and within tight budgetary and regulatory boundaries .\nlower operational expenses . this benefit comes as a result of the previous two items . by eliminating certain manual tasks around network device provisioning and network management , businesses can operate with greater speed and agility . for example , automated provisioning may save a network engineer from having to travel to a new branch office to establish network connectivity - - thus enabling employees at that site to get to work faster .\nevery team in your organization will benefit from ansible tower . for network teams , ansible tower enables :\nother network analysis incorporates data sources like events ( syslog or snmp traps ) . most network management systems collect the data but then rely on the network engineer to perform the analysis . because the network engineer is already busy , this limits what he or she can do , so it often defaults to looking at alerts generated by the interface utilization thresholds . automating the analysis tasks allows easy identification of lots of problems that network engineers know that they know should be done but never have the time to perform .\nwe are leading the way in empowering the network engineers of the future . our classes take the traditional certified network engineer that have little to no development background and expose them to a variety of new technology including network apis , devops tooling , programming , and much more ! our course schedule is below .\nnetwork collective is a bi - weekly video roundtable where data networking engineers talk about industry trends , challenging projects , and what it takes to do network engineering day - to - day . additional information : urltoken\naem allows operators to fully utilize the intelligence within eos to respond to real - time events , automate routine tasks , and take local automated action based on real - time network conditions for improved network performance .\n3 / 10 / 2011 - jed wakefield and marybeth milionis discuss the ruling in network automation , inc . v . advanced systems concepts , inc . , no . 10 - 55840 , which clarified how courts should approach cases of alleged trademark infringement involving internet keyword advertising .\ngold : network performance monitor \u2022 solarwinds silver : whatsup gold \u2022 ipswitch bronze : eventsentry \u2022 netikus . net\ndownload the latest ansible network release with the most up - to - date version of the networking modules .\nconfiguration : drive fast configuration changes across thousands of network devices with automated roll - back and change tracking .\nprovisioning your network can be done dynamically in minutes all without the need to log into any device . just rack , connect and power on , your path to the software driven cloud network starts here . . .\nmove toward a continuous deployment model by minimizing the impact of network changes utilizing the power of arista eos .\nin a recent blog , the respected ( and independent ) industry veteran ivan pepelnjak summarised his requirements for automation that he\u2019d include in a rfp . he identified 8 specific areas\nslas are another area where automation is required . how else would you monitor the delay , jitter , and packet loss across a network ( to pick three common sla factors ) . an automated system is required for performing sla tests , processing the results , and presenting the reports .\nthe good news is that over the last decade the instrumentation inside your cisco ios software\u2013based network has been greatly increased . there are no longer just configurable standard features , but your network today includes a diverse toolset to implement advanced reactive and proactive scenarios and even to program your own custom behavior into the network . see figure 1 .\nthe virtualized network poses challenges to network management systems - - and as more hardware components become virtualized , that challenge becomes even greater . this handbook discusses the steps it must take to both build and corral their virtualized infrastructure .\nimproved efficiency . by automating functions on network devices , humans no longer have to perform time - consuming tasks .\nmanaged network services are networking applications , functions and services that enterprises outsource to be remotely operated , . . .\nin this series of videos , david bombal shows you how to configure both authentication protocols for network access control .\nprotect your orion\u00ae environment against operating system crashes , application failures , network connectivity problems , and database availability issues .\nprovisioning : deploy new physical or virtual network devices rapidly with gold - standard configurations to respond to business needs .\nedge caches , however , were designed around storage , while the current network transformation is also about edge computing .\nlastly , automation of ocr is now possible . covering multiple text formats into stored data is automatic and deals with formats including pdf , tiff , jpeg , bmp , and gif .\nincrease network security , compliance , and reliability through policy - based application of operational , security , and regulatory guidelines .\nautomate provisioning , configuration , compliance , and change tracking to reduce costs , improve network reliability , and accelerate troubleshooting .\nallows you to automate manual tasks , better operate existing network services , and even enable new and innovative networking solutions .\nzero touch provisioning ( ztp ) uses standards - based mechanisms to provide dynamic provisioning and rapid replacement of network elements .\nthere are over a dozen other internet service providers on that network that any of our customers could switch to tomorrow .\nin 1994 and 1995 it was boyz ii men , pulp fiction , and the tv show friends . i was working as a network technical support engineer , and my team had two key accounts for which we were on the hook , 24x7 . one was a large financial institution , and the other was a big healthcare organization . both kept us very busy all the time . looking back , and thinking about where we are now , i wish i knew how to do some of the network automation available today . our lives could have been so much easier . what\u2019s cool is you can start learning about network automation and coding today \u2013 if you haven\u2019t already . and that will put you way ahead of the game .\nreduced likelihood of human error . manual tasks are prone to human error , and when the stability of an enterprise or service provider network is at stake , the consequences of a miscalculation or incorrect entry can be significant . setting up a task for automation means it only needs to be entered correctly once .\nthat\u2019s the list . networks are big . networks are complex and are increasing in complexity . automation is the only hope we have of managing the size and complexity while providing high availability .\nlos angeles - based network automation , which develops it and business process automation software , has hired back founder dustin m . snell as its ceo , the firm said , to focus on growth in the automation market for the firm . the firm explained the appointment comes as it had its best quarter on record in q4 of 2012 , showing 47 percent year - over - year revenue growth . the firm did not disclose full financials , but did say the quarter was its best on record , and that the year is its eighth consecutive year of growth since inception . snell was previously chief software architect and cto of the firm , a position he moved to in january of 2011 .\nthe solution now offers microsoft azure , providing fully enabled cloud storage automation via storage services such as binary large objects , table services , and queue service . this supports automate\u2019s existing aws functionality .\nand visualization all along the service delivery path , you can view network performance and traffic details , regardless of device location .\nmonitor interface - level network bandwidth and traffic patterns with up to one - minute granularity . collect , monitor , and analyze\nwith extensibility at every level no other operating system provides so many tools and methods to extend the power of the network .\naccording to gartner group 80 % of mission - critical systems outages through 2015 will be caused by people and process issues : aem is purpose - built to enhance system up - time and enable distributed systems automation to simplify complex tasks , react programmatically to network changes , and to simplify complex troubleshooting tasks\u2014thus minimizing systems outages .\nsales of ethernet switches are surging , buoyed by network upgrades in both the campus and data center , according to market researchers .\nimprove network resilience \u2013 verify that the first hop redundancy protocol ( hsrp / vrrp / glbp ) is configured and operating correctly .\nlast year pex network presented the 1st edition of rpa & ai live and it was a fantastic event ! o . . .\n\u201cideal automate users are business and / or it professionals who wish to streamline and automate it or business processes that are reliant on windows - based and / or web - based technologies and want to do so quickly in response to market conditions , without needing to engage software programmers , \u201d explains gary bishop , ceo , network automation .\nselecting an sd - wan option that suits business needs can be daunting , but diving into network scalability requirements , like . . .\nin this network collective short take , russ white examines why our industry continually introduces complexity\u2026read more . . . short take \u2013 complexity sells\nin episode 18 of network collective , pete lumbis of cumulus networks and kevin myers of\u2026read more . . . episode 18 \u2013 whitebox networking\nin this off the cuff episode of network collective , recorded live at the sdxe conference\u2026read more . . . off the cuff \u2013 disaggregation\nproactively monitor the accuracy on a network - based application recognition ( nbar ) deployment using a combination of expression - mib and eem .\nlast year pex network presented the 5th edition of bpm live and it was our biggest ever ! over 2 , 000 . . .\nanother way to learn more about this is to read a blog by hank preston , a technical leader in cisco\u2019s devnet group . you can find his blog here . what i find particularly exciting is that you don\u2019t actually have to own cisco gear in order to start learning to use python for network automation . devnet has a page on python !\nthere are fundamental shifts in architecture due to sdn and nfv . but , these are just tools to meet a business need , and that need is productivity . automation is the single most effective tool to deliver productivity\narista eos and eapi provide automation with partners both for enhancing native capabilities with tools like puppet , chef and ansible and extending workflow up the stack to include such devices as firewalls , load balancers and compute infrastructures .\nhigh - profile customers include fedex , ibm , kaiser permanente , nasa , and verizon . its leading products are automate and automate bpa server . these span automation development , deployment , and management with a drag - and - drop environment that reduces the total cost of the automation lifecycle . common uses include job scheduling , automated ftp , batch processing , automated backups , scripting , automated testing , event log monitoring , and automated reporting .\n4 . topology when troubleshooting , an accurate network topology drawing is valuable . keeping network drawings up to date is a tedious and often neglected task and when a problem occurs , i typically see people sketching the network topology so they can proceed with the problem diagnosis . the nms collects connectivity information , which can be displayed within the tool or exported to drawing tools ( microsoft has published the visio xml format ) .\nin today\u2019s network collective short take , russ white discusses his take on the intersection of\u2026read more . . . short take \u2013 culture and technology\nin this network collective short take , russ shares a story about his time as an\u2026read more . . . short take \u2013 fixing the problem\nin this network collective short take , russ white discusses how the subsidiarity principle can be\u2026read more . . . short take \u2013 the subsidiarity principle\nin this network collective short take , russ white explores how disaggregation can be expanded to\u2026read more . . . short take \u2013 disaggregation and firewalls\nin this network collective short take , jordan martin shares his thoughts on the recent announcement\u2026read more . . . short take \u2013 cisco disaggregation announcement\nthe need for resiliency in network infrastructure is almost a given , but how do you\u2026read more . . . episode 24 \u2013 building resilient networks\nwhether it\u2019s a single gre tunnel or a full datacenter fabric , network overlays have played\u2026read more . . . episode 16 \u2013 overview of overlays\npurpose - built to enhance system up - time through programmatic reaction to network changes and to minimize system outages by simplifying complex troubleshooting tasks .\n\u201cthere are over a dozen other internet service providers on that network that any of our customers could switch to tomorrow , \u201d he says .\nspeaker : carl moberg , tail - f network providers are challenged by new requirements for fast and error - free service turn - up . existing approaches to configuration management such as cli scripting , device - specific adapters , and entrenched commercial tools are an impediment to meeting these new requirements . up until recently , there has been no standard way of configuring network devices other then snmp and snmp is not optimal for configuration management . the ietf has released netconf and yang which are standards focusing on configuration management . the presentation will give an overview of current practices for network configuration . it will show how netconf and yang addresses issues around automation and programmability .\nfiguring out how to calculate bandwidth requirements is vital to ensuring your network runs smoothly , and it ' s best to get the . . .\nat interop itx 2018 , network collective sat down with a few of our favorite speakers\u2026read more . . . off the cuff \u2013 interop speakers panel\nin this network collective short take , guest commentator nick buraglio shares his thoughts on field\u2026read more . . . short take \u2013 cisco field area networking\nin this off the cuff episode of network collective , we talk about all aspects of\u2026read more . . . off the cuff \u2013 cisco acquiring viptela\naccelerate deployment of features and perform network changes with minimal or no downtime . a customizable suite of features smart system upgrade ( ssu ) including :\ngiven that i\u2019m trying to convince you to try out network automation , here\u2019s the best place to start : \u201c plug and play ( pnp ) . \u201d imagine my use case above from 1995 using pnp . in that case , you\u2019d simply rip out the old device , plug in the new one , and it would configure itself . ok , i\u2019m over - simplifying , but it\u2019s actually a lot easier than you might think . adam radford , a cisco distinguished engineer , has written an entire series on pnp , starting off with the basics and going further and deeper over eight individual blogs . if you\u2019re even thinking about jumping into network automation , check out adam\u2019s pnp blog series on our dna community of interest page . here\u2019s the first one .\nautomation of a range of entity data management activities with the microsoft dynamics crm software are available . this includes creation , deletion , updating , query , retrieval , storage , and reporting of all customer , product , and order data .\nlike everyone else , cisco is working to bring more automation to communications networks ; the idea being that automation will improve efficiency and help manage the growing complexity in comms infrastructure . it ' s becoming increasingly clear to me , however , that in order to automate more functions , the industry will first have to make a lot of new decisions about who controls what in ever - more - distributed networks , and - - equally important - - who pays for what .\n, you can simulate traffic data to test the network between cisco routers or a remote ip device to monitor the performance of key apps and services .\nin this short take russ white argues that the traditional seven layer model for network\u2026read more . . . short take \u2013 death of the seven layer model\nto celebrate the first anniversary of network collective , we invite a stellar panel of guests\u2026read more . . . episode 26 \u2013 networking war stories part deux\nmiguel villareal and scott wheeler come back and join network collective for a second episode , \u2026read more . . . episode 23 \u2013 cloud connectivity part ii\nin this episode of history of networking on network collective , roland dobbins from arbor networks\u2026read more . . . history of networking \u2013 roland dobbins \u2013 ddos\nin episode 13 , the network collective hosts go it alone and take an introspective look\u2026read more . . . episode 13 \u2013 a look in the mirror\nthe network engineering community can get a bit stuck on ideas from time to time , \u2026read more . . . episode 11 \u2013 shaking the status quo\nnow researchers with baidu have publishes details about the \u201cresource - efficient neural architect\u201d ( rena ) , a system they use to design custom neural network architectures which can be modified to optimize for different constraints , like the size of the neural network model , its computational complexity , or the compute intensity .\nprocess excellence network , a division of iqpc \u00a9 2018 all rights reserved . use of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement and privacy policy .\nin this history of networking episode of network collective we chat with dino farinacci about\u2026read more . . . history of networking \u2013 dino farinacci \u2013 history of lisp\nin this network collective short take , eyvonne discusses the role of a sales engineer . she\u2026read more . . . short take \u2013 in defense of sales engineers\nin episode 15 , pete welcher and chris kane join us to talk about what exactly\u2026read more . . . episode 15 \u2013 characteristics of a well run network\ndonnie savage joins network collective to talk about his role in the history of eigrp . \u2026read more . . . history of networking \u2013 donnie savage \u2013 eigrp\nin this episode of network collective , the panel takes some time to acknowledge some of\u2026read more . . . episode 6 \u2013 what i wish i had known\nin this episode of network collective we dive in to the challenges of working as\u2026read more . . . episode 3 \u2013 the unique challenges of working in smb\ndeveloped by network and systems engineers who know what it takes to manage today ' s dynamic it environments , solarwinds has a deep connection to the it community .\nwhen it comes to nat , network engineers love it , they hate it , or the love\u2026read more . . . episode 28 \u2013 for the love of nat\nin this history of networking episode of network collective , joel halpern joins us to talk\u2026read more . . . history of networking \u2013 joel halpern \u2013 policy based management\nradia perlman joins network collective to talk about the history of the spanning tree protocol . \u2026read more . . . history of networking \u2013 radia perlman \u2013 spanning tree\nwhat is the value of conferences and social media for network engineering types ? come hear\u2026read more . . . off the cuff \u2013 conferences and social media for engineers\nin episode 1 , we take an introspective look back at some of our biggest mistakes\u2026read more . . . episode 1 \u2013 top 10 ways to break your network\nxmission provides service through a multi - city public fiber network called utopia . unlike in chattanooga and other cities where a public utility operates the physical fiber lines and provides service , the multi - city agency provides the physical network and leases access to multiple isps , which ashdown says ensures consumers see the benefit of competition .\nfred baker joins network collective for a second episode , this time sharing the story about\u2026read more . . . history of networking \u2013 fred baker \u2013 raven and internet surveillance\nas a continuation of our deep dives into routing protocols , this episode of network collective\u2026read more . . . episode 9 \u2013 what your mamma never told you about ospf\nuse tcl scripting and embedded menu manager ( emm ) to provide a menu - guided first first - response interface to local it staff upon branch office network troubleshooting .\nmit and microsoft researchers have built deepphys , a network that can crudely predict a person\u2019s heart rate and breathing rate from rgb or infrared videos . they developed the network by building a couple of specific classification models based on domain knowledge about how to detect and analyze skin appearance and changes over time to better infer underlying biological phenomena .\nthe assessment will , in 10 minutes or less , help you assess your current network monitoring and management challenges , compare your results to your peers , and provide recommendations .\nin a return to our routing protocol series , russ white and nick russo join network\u2026read more . . . episode 14 \u2013 digging deep into the is - is routing protocol\ndaniel walton joins network collective for a second time to discuss the problem of churn\u2026read more . . . history of networking \u2013 daniel walton \u2013 bgp churn and add - paths\nin this , the very first history of networking episode of network collective , fred baker joins\u2026read more . . . history of networking \u2013 fred baker \u2013 qos & ds bit\nin episode 5 the network collective panel dives deep into the inner - workings of eigrp and\u2026read more . . . episode 5 \u2013 all you ever wanted to know about eigrp\npaul mockapetris , co - inventor of the domain name system , joins network collective to talk about how\u2026read more . . . history of networking \u2013 paul mockapetris \u2013 origins of dns\nkey features : extends stealthwatch ' s visibility into areas of the network that lack flow data or where traditional probe technology is cost - prohibitive ; passively monitors all host and server communications as well as network traffic statistics ; and translates statistics into lightweight\nflow records ,\nwhich are then sent to the stealthwatch flow collectors for detailed analysis . more info .\nusing cisco \u00ae ip sla technology , you can simulate traffic data to test the network between cisco routers or a remote ip device to monitor the performance of key apps and services .\ntoday , every network vendor sells a solution labeled \u201csoftware - defined\u201d . but in the 2000\u2019s , the networking\u2026read more . . . history of networking \u2013 martin casado \u2013 software defined networking\nfrom processors , to fpgas , to asics , and back again , tony li joins network collective\u2019s history\u2026read more . . . history of networking \u2013 tony li \u2013 sse and hardware switching\nthe researchers construct four sub - networks that operate over specific data inputs ( camera image , two gelsight images to model texture senses before and after contact , and an action network that processes 3d motion , in - plane rotation , and change in force . they link these networks together within a larger network and train the resulting model over a dataset of objects .\nproviding much - needed clarity to a multi - billion dollar industry . network automation , inc . v . advanced systems concepts , inc . , 638 f . 3d 1137 ( 9th cir . 2011 ) ( cited in 187 published decisions as of october 2016 ) . stuart - alban has also litigated appeals with success in the california court of appeals , supported motions in the second circuit , and drafted amici briefs accepted and relied upon by the united states supreme court .\nevent - driven controls bring simplicity to network operations : exporting massive amounts of data from the switch to a server just to find some small subset of information is inefficient and unnecessarily complex . why not let the individual network elements do the work of parsing and alerting based on configurable events . by reducing the ' noise ' operations staff increase their visibility to critical events .\nin chattanooga , the city - owned utility initially planned its digital network as part its migration to \u201c smart grid \u201d technology , designed to let engineers track the status of the power network in real time . it ultimately used the same infrastructure to offer gigabit - per - second broadband to businesses and homes across the city , which it says helped the former industrial town perhaps still most closely associated with a 1940s glenn miller tune \u2014\u201cchattanooga ? as in , the choo choo ? \u201d asks a website touting the high - speed network \u2014to attract new high - tech businesses and jobs .\ncisco is a software company . surprised ? don\u2019t be . in this series we\u2019ll explore apis , tools and techniques that developers are using to add collaboration , security , network priority , and more !\nmoxa , inc . announced that its uc - 8100 embedded computing platform has been tested by at & t and met all requirements for compatibility to operate on the carrier ' s nationwide wireless network .\n2 . correlation of the above items the next step in automation is to correlate several of the above items . a good example is to use the topology information to perform higher frequency interface performance polling on any interface where the neighboring device is another infrastructure device . edge ports can be polled at a much lower frequency .\nwith internet connections orders of magnitude faster than are available in many larger american cities , chattanooga\u2019s public fiber optic broadband network has been the subject of press coverage and an object of envy around the world .\nfast - forward about 20 years and , as we all know , things have changed . in today\u2019s world , there are still people doing manual , line - by - line configuration . but a lot of people are using the latest tools to automate not only configuration generation , but also to change them automatically , based on network conditions . further , replacing a hardware device , and then having the new hardware behave like the old , is easier than ever . even so , some folks are still not sold on network automation for one reason or another . while it\u2019s still somewhat true that you can\u2019t automate everything , things are changing fast , and i think it\u2019s time to take another look if you haven\u2019t done so in a while .\nand in chattanooga , the times free press reported last year that the power board\u2019s network \u201cpoached tens of thousands of paying customers\u201d from existing provider comcast , which still provides cable and internet service in the area .\nso i\u2019m going to point out a couple of things that might be interesting , and then provide links to some more information that will help you get going if you\u2019ve been hesitating about network automation . first , a little disclosure . i do work for cisco , and these will be examples using cisco software and hardware . that said , you can download the cisco sdn controller , apic - em , for free . and you can try out the things we talk about here without owning cisco hardware . keep reading and i\u2019ll explain how .\nusers looking to work with network automations\u2019 automate solution can purchase version 9 on its web site , networkautomation . com . the full platform is also available for a 30 day , free trial for interested parties . sw\nred hat \u00ae ansible \u00ae tower helps teams manage complex network deployments by adding control , knowledge and delegation to ansible - powered environments . simply put , ansible tower is the best way for teams to run ansible .\n7 . performance and slas the first thing that network management does is performance monitoring . it\u2019s conceptually easy , but surprisingly challenging , primarily due to differences in vendors , changes in standards ( e . g . , 32 - bit vs 64 - bit counters , different snmp versions , and bugs in vendor implementations ) . once those hurdles are past , the thousands of interfaces need to be sorted by a variety of criteria ( e . g . , percent utilization , error rates , broadcasts , etc ) . alerting thresholds on performance data need to be defined and now you have a system that alerts you when utilization is high or errors suddenly appear on a link . doing this task without automation is impossible in any network consisting of more than about 50 routers and switches .\n3 . network analysis network analysis is the process of taking all the collected data about a network and performing analysis on that data to identify current and potential problems . the simplest analysis is identifying interfaces running at high utilization . more complex analysis incorporates data from multiple devices , such as determining that a vrrp group only contains one router ( the operational data from all routers shows that there is no peer router ) . the most complex analysis uses multiple sources of data , such as from both configuration files and operational data , exemplified by a duplex mismatch where an interface configuration shows a setting of \u2018auto\u2019 , the interface\u2019s state is \u2018half\u2019 , and operational data shows late collisions ."]}
{"id": 56317, "summary": [{"text": "a lockset ( alternatively lock set ) is the hardware and components that make up the locking or latching mechanism that can usually be found on a door or other hinged object but can also include sliding doors and dividers .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "the components of a lockset can include ( but are not limited to ) the door handles ( commonly both inside and outside ) , latchbolt , dead bolt , face plate , strike plate , escutcheon , thumbturn , push button , turn button , and other trim .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "the lockset and associated hardware typically defines a door 's function and how a user could ( or could not ) access the two adjacent spaces defined by the opening associated with the lockset . ", "topic": 28}], "title": "lockset", "paragraphs": ["our 1 - way sos lockset has numerous options for handles , application types and backplates . use our interactive lockset builder to specify your very own 1 - way sos lockset .\nthe lockwood velocity entrance lockset is the latest development in the entrance lockset range . designed and manufactured to australian standards , the velocity entrance lockset provides a simple and functional entrance lock to complement the velocity door handle range .\nlockalert the nexion deadlatch incorporates lockwood ' s patented lockalert status indicator that shows the lockset mode at a glance . the lockset can operate in three modes :\nguests will be liable for the costs incurred by the university in replacing the loss of keys and change of the door lockset or damage to the door lockset .\nyou asked us to make lockset specification easier . so we created an interactive tool \u2013 enabling you to build your own 5 - way sos lockset with ease .\nheavy - duty mechanical push - button tulip knob lockset - satin . . .\ncheck to make sure the lockset works and make any necessary adjustments . depending on your type of hardware , there may be additional steps required to configure the lockset .\nour 5 - way sos locksets has numerous options for handles , application types and backplates . use our interactive lockset builder to specify your very own 5 - way sos lockset .\nthe most complete override locking system on an anti - ligature lockset , our 5 - way sos ( staff override system ) lockset provides five override methods to ensure you gain access .\nfig . 3 is a perspective view of a lockset in accordance with the present invention .\nsuitable for low - risk areas , our 1 - way sos lockset is cost - effective , allowing you to select the most appropriate lockset for each door and stretch your budget further .\nif you ' re installing a lockset in an existing door , take out the old lockset and measure the backset \u2014 the distance from the door edge to the center of the lockset hole . the measurement is usually 2 - 3 / 8 inches for interior doors and 2 - 3 / 4 inches for exterior doors . refer to this when you buy your new lockset to make sure the hardware is compatible . ( you can skip to installing the lockset , below . )\nfollow the lockset and drill guide manufacturers ' instructions for installation and setup steps specific to your hardware .\na deadbolt is a type of lockset that typically used on exterior doors . also known as auxiliary locks\u2014\n* ordering : all emtek stretto narrow trim locksets are sold as complete units with locksets and knob or lever . emtek requires a knob or lever to be picked with the lockset . to order the knob or lever please see\ncompanion items\nabove . you can choose any emtek knob or lever style with any handing to work with your lockset . the price of the narrow trim lockset covers both the knob or lever and the lockset .\nwith reference to figs . 1 through 4 , a simultaneous locking and unlocking , double bolt lockset is illustrated .\nso we created an interactive tool \u2013 enabling you to build your own 5 - way sos lockset with ease .\nfinish : the 9141 passage stainless steel stretto narrow trim lockset comes in brushed stainless steel ( ss ) finish .\npassage lockset - the latchbolt is always retracted by the grip on either side . both grips are always free .\nibisworld identifies 250 key success factors for a business . the most important for the door lock & lockset manufacturing industry are\nclassroom lockset - the latchbolt is retracted by the grip on either side unless the outside grip is locked by the outside key .\ninstitutional ( asylum ) lockset - the latchbolt is retracted by a key on either side . the grips on both sides are rigid .\nwhat made you want to look up lockset ? please tell us where you read or heard it ( including the quote , if possible ) .\nif you ' re installing in a new door , you ' ll have to cut the holes . the lockset instructions will specify the correct backset .\nthis stylish lockset combines the security of an automatic deadlatch with added safety features , plus the convenience of keyless operation using the q - key remote control .\nthough grade 1 locksets offer the best security and durability , among other things , they are usually four times the cost of a grade 3 lockset , not to mention being bulkier and heavier . it is for these reasons that manufacturers produce locksets that meet the needs and budgets of different consumers . after all , a grade 1 entrance lockset on a bedroom door would be overkill , and a grade 3 entrance lockset on an atm - room door would be underkill .\ndescription : kaba 8100 series push button entry ic best key override right hand less core - corbin russwin grade 1 classroom mortise lockset in 26d satin chrome .\ndescription : kaba 8100 series push button entry rc medeco key override right hand less core - corbin russwin grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset in 26d satin chrome .\nstoreroom lockset - the latchbolt is retracted by the inside grip or outside key . the outside grip is optional , but when provided it is always rigid .\na lockset typically includes a paper template to help you accurately drill the latch and lockset holes in a new door , but an optional door lock installation kit , also known as a drill guide ( pictured at the right ) , can make the project easier . these instructions provide steps for using a drill guide .\nlockset - a complete lock or latch assembly , includes the lock or latch mechanism and trim ( knobs , levers , handles , roses , and escutcheons ) .\nsuitable for low - risk doors where tampering is unlikely , our anti - ligature mechanical 1 - way sos lockset provides just one override method \u2013 key override .\nfig . 2 is a perspective view showing the two types of combinations of latch for the lockset of fig . 1 in accordance with the present invention ; and\nwhen the lockset is unlocked , rotation of inside operator 361 again rotates cam 360 to translate retractor 256 . dog 325 picks up pin 326 of actuator 264 and the actuator rotates , rotating spindle 353 to unlatch the latch bolt . whether the lockset is locked or unlocked , retractor 256 moves in response to rotation of cam 360 .\nthe following list shows different door lockset functions . manufacturers may use various terminology , but these are standard terms . refer to specific manufacture data prior to specifying types .\na range of styles to suit your home the nexion keyless entry lockset is available in a range of lever styles , allowing you to achieve a consistent style throughout your home .\nit has also been recognized that locksets providing a panic proof exit capability are highly desirable . this type of lockset retracts both a lock bolt and a latch bolt with a single operation on the inside of a door . u . s . pat . no . 3 , 910 , 613 referenced above is an example of such a panic proof lockset .\narrow mlx series is a robust bhma grade 2 lockset featuring a freewheeling lever for abuse resistance , two - screw lock install for quick installation and a 10 year mechanical warranty .\na latch faceplate may be rounded or squared . if you ' re replacing a lockset , matching the old faceplate type makes installation easier . some locksets come with multiple latch faceplates .\nstore door lockset - the latchbolt is retracted by the grip on either side . the deadbolt is engaged or retracted by the key on either side . the latch and deadbolt operate independently .\noffice lockset - the latchbolt is retracted by the grip on either side unless the outside grip is locked by the toggle or outside key . operating the inside grip does not unlock the outside grip .\nibisworld analysts also discuss how external factors such as value of residential construction and import penetration into the manufacturing sector in the door lock & lockset manufacturing industry impact industry performance . . shopping _ cart purchase options\npre - assembled lock - a lockset that has all the parts assembled as a unit at the factory . requires little or no assembly for installation . installs into a rectangular notch cut into the door edge .\nclassroom security lockset - the latchbolt is retracted by the grip on either side unless the outside grip is locked by either the inside key or the outside key . operating the inside grip always retracts the latchbolt .\ninstalling a lockset \u2014 door knobs or levers \u2014 is a great do - it - yourself project and a simple way to tailor the look of a door . we ' ll show you how to do it .\ndoor locking hardware prices range $ 15 to $ 1500 , but you should allow at least $ 60 per exterior door for a grade 2 keyed - entry knob and deadbolt and $ 250 for a mortise lockset .\nstoreroom lockset - the latchbolt is retracted by the grip on either side . the deadbolt is engaged or retracted by the outside key or the inside key / thumb - turn . the latch and deadbolt operate independently .\na mortise lockset consists of two parts \u2013 the mortise lock body , and the box keep . the lock body is installed into the door , while the box keep is the part that is fitted into the door jamb .\nlocksets for the security of habitated and other space have taken a variety of forms . one form provides a key in a knob . this type of lockset is extremely convenient . it has a spring latch bolt biased to an extended position so that upon closing a door , the door stays shut without more . the latch bolt can be locked to lock the door . however , the security of the lockset is low . the projection of the latch bolt is short and therefore springing the door or door jamb to release the latch is a distinct possibility . this lockset also suffers because it breaks easily . for example , the knob can be pried off with a tube , exposing the latch to easy retraction .\nu . s . pat . no . 3 , 791 , 180 to william j . doyle illustrates a different construction for a panic proof lockset in a surface - mounted lockset . this construction uses a gear sector to interconnect deadbolt and latch bolt assemblies . the construction shows separately keyed lock bolts and latch bolts . doyle does not provide for simultaneous locking and unlocking of both a deadbolt and a latch bolt with but a single operation from either inside or outside of a door .\nthis embodiment has many similarities with the version of the double acting lockset just described . the double acting lockset of this version includes a flat base plate 200 adapted to lie against a door 202 . a case 204 attaches to base plate 200 as through threaded fasteners 206 and 208 . the case encloses the plate . the fasteners , in the form of screws , have heads that bear in complementary countersunk recesses in the case , and shanks that thread into mounting lugs 210 and 212 of the base plate , respectively .\ndescription : schlage grade 1 electric fail secure mortise lockset trim 07 standard cylinder - sargent grade 1 electric fail secure cylindrical 24vdc finish is 626 satin chrome us26d with 2 - 3 / 4 backset ansi strike standard standard cylinder la keyway with 2 keys . . .\nnote that if you ' re installing hardware for an entry door , you can usually have multiple locks set \u2014 keyed \u2014 to work with the same key . read door hardware 101 : types , functions and finishes to get information on available lockset features and styles .\nuse a 2 - 1 / 8 - inch hole saw to drill the hole for the lockset on the face of the door . cut only halfway through one side of the door . flip the door and finish from the other side . this technique helps prevents splintering .\na cylindrical lockset fits into a large hole bored into the door ' s face and is operated by a key inserted into the exterior knob also called a key - in - knob lockset . this system works by using a latch bolt with a beveled end . this end is spring - loaded and retracts when the knob is turned or there is end pressure . anything less than an inch should not be considered secure and most bolts only extend half - inch . for this reason , try to find a cylindrical lockset that comes with a dead latch or deadlocking latch bolt that engages when the door is closed and will not retract using a thin material such as credit cards into the jam . even though this is the most popular , least expensive , and easiest to install , it is also the least secure .\nwith reference to figs . 5 through 7 , the preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described . this embodiment provides a panic proof feature : when a double acting lockset is locked and an inside hand operator actuated , a latch bolt and a deadbolt both retract simultaneously .\npublic restroom lockset - the latchbolt is retracted by the inside grip or an outside key . the latchbolt is retracted by the outside grip unless the grip is locked by a key from the inside . the latchbolt / outside grip cannot be locked by a key from the outside .\n3 . classroom lockset function . classroom function is used for exactly what you would think , a classroom ! much like to the storeroom function lockset , this lock does not have a button on the inside . however , it does have the ability to be left unlock , but only with a key . a full turn will lock or unlock the knob / lever , allowing only the person with the correct key to leave the door open . it\u2019s a great lock for anyone who doesn\u2019t want to leave a door open , unless they authorize it to be .\n4 . privacy lockset function . this lockset is used primarily in bathrooms and / or bedrooms , intended for the purpose it\u2019s name suggests ; privacy . they will most often have a small hole on the outside , and a push button on the inside . the small hole on the outside can be opened with any kind of pin or paperclip , simply by pushing it in . they are not designed to be used as a main locking device , but just a means to keep someone from walking in when you are using the bathroom or getting dressed in a bedroom .\n1 . entry lockset function . this is the most common type of lock and chances are , you probably have them on your home or office now . an entry function lockset will have a small button on the inside of the knob / lever , allowing you to manually lock the door , when you choose . most types will allow you to push the button in or push it in and turn the button , causing the lock to remain locked , even after a key is inserted and used . you will most commonly find them on residential homes , on front and back doors .\nu . s . pat . no . 3 , 910 , 613 to roger nolin describes an elegantly simple lock that permits the simultaneous opening of a spring latch and deadbolt in a surface - mounted lockset . but the patent does not describe a simultaneously locking and unlocking latch bolt and deadbolt .\nthe present invention relates to an amphi - latch for a tubular lockset which is mounted within a door and which is adaptable to both 60 mm ( 23 / 8\n) and 70 mm ( 23 / 4\n) backsets ( length from center of bored hole to door edge ) .\nthe present invention provides in its basic form a surface - mounted lockset that has a double locking latch bolt and deadbolt that can be simultaneously locked or unlocked by actuaton of the deadbolt . in a preferred form of the present invention this facility and a panic proof feature of simple construction are provided .\ndescription : yale\u00ae cylindrical lockset - satin chrome finish - for 2 - 3 / 4\nbackset - certified ansi / bhma a156 . 5 grade 2 - medium duty commercial - schlage c keyway - keyed random - non - handed - ul and cul listed - entrance function - pacific . . .\nclassroom security lockset - the deadbolt is engaged or retracted by key on either side . when the deadbolt is engaged the outside grip is locked and will not retract the latchbolt . when the deadbolt is engaged the inside grip simultaneously retracts both the deadbolt and the latchbolt and leaves the outside grip unlocked .\nobviously , there is substantial inconvenience in a double locking lockset in having to independently unlock both the latch bolt and a deadbolt . some constructions employing both a deadbolt and a latch bolt simultaneously retract both the deadbbolt and the latch bolt by actuation of a single inside operator , such as an inside knob .\nibisworld\u2019s industry market report on door lock & lockset manufacturing is a comprehensive guide to market size and growth prospects . ensure due diligence in your research with our strategic analysis of the factors influencing companies , including new product developments ; economic , lifestyle and demographic influences ; distribution and supply chain factors ; and pricing issues .\nhow thick is the door ? how far is the edge of the door , to the center of where the lock will go ( backset ) ? knowing these dimensions will help you choose a lockset or deadbolt that will fit your door best . most bhma products will be adjustable to the most common door preparations .\ndescription : heavy - duty mechanical push - button tulip knob lockset - satin chrome - for 2 - 3 / 4\nbackset - ansi grade 1 certified - programmable toone combination for multiple users - prepped for best interchangeable core - 3 - hour ul / ulc fire rating - 2 - year mechanical and . . .\naccordingly , the present invention provides in a surface mounted lockset simultaneous locking and unlocking of two bolts by the locking or unlocking of one of those bolts . the present inventon provides for such a facility in a lockset that mounts on a door and is not of the mortise type . accordingly , the present invention provides a lockset that has all the security attendant with locksets not of the mortise type . the facility for simultaneous locking and unlocking is accomplished with an economy of parts and in a simple and reliable fashion . a deadbolt controls a crank that in turn moves its slide . the slide locks an actuator of the second bolt to prevent its rotation . the slide is spring - biased towards an unlocked position . all of the mechanisms to accomplish this are located in a surfce mounted case . when unlocking is desired the deadbolt is retracted and that frees the slide from the constraints of the crank . the springs move the slide out of locking engagement with the actuator and frees the second bolt .\nand that\u2019s all of them ! so , hopefully when you are purchasing your next set of locks , you can use this information and get a count on which doors \u2013 need what lockset functions . that way , your home or business can be setup in the exact fashion you want it , saving you time , money and aggravation .\nstep 1 : use a combination square for layout . most lockset packages include a paper template for locating the face and the edge bore . it\u2019s easier and more accurate to use a combination square , especially if you\u2019ve got more than one lockset to install . begin the job by wedging the door halfway open with a couple of shims under the bottom edge . mark the face on both sides , 2 3 / 8 in . from the leading edge of the door ( 2 3 / 4 in . for exterior doors ) and typically 36 in . from the floor . the edge bore is marked at the center of the door , in line with the face marks .\nibisworld reports on thousands of industries around the world . our clients rely on our information and data to stay up - to - date on industry trends across all industries . with this ibisworld industry research report on door lock & lockset manufacturing , you can expect thoroughly researched , reliable and current information that will help you to make faster , better business decisions .\ndormitory lockset - the deadbolt is engaged or retracted by an outside key or an inside thumb - turn . when the deadbolt is engaged the outside grip is locked and will not retract the latchbolt . the latchbolt is retracted by the grip on either side as long as the deadbolt is retracted . when the deadbolt is engaged the inside grip simultaneously retracts both the deadbolt and the latch .\nthe sargent\u00ae 10 line is a heavy duty cylindrical key - in - lever handle lockset exceeds by nine times the ansi 156 . 2 series 4000 grade 1 standards , at over 9 million cycles . as for abusive force , this lock endures more than 1 . 5 times the standard without allowing entry . the 10 line trim is designed to conform to national and state fire and handicapped requirements .\nu . s . pat . no . 3 , 390 , 558 to torno et al shows a complicated lock having many desirable features . it is panic proof and has a latch bolt and deadbolt that can be simultaneously opened from either inside or outside of a door . this construction , however , does not provide a lockset that has a latch bolt and a deadbolt that simultaneously lock or unlock .\nmost of the time , residential locksets fall into two categories : mortise or tubular / cylindrical . the differences in these are the way each set is constructed and installed . the quality of the lockset will not make a difference if it is not installed properly . add deadbolts to all of your exterior doors to add extra security . make sure the deadbolts have a minimum of one - inch ' throw ' .\napartment lockset - the deadbolt is engaged or retracted by an outside key or an inside thumb - turn . when the deadbolt is engaged the outside grip is locked and will not retract the latchbolt . when the deadbolt is engaged the inside grip simultaneously retracts both the deadbolt and the latchbolt . the latchbolt alone can be locked by a toggle ( engaging the deadbolt is not required to lock the outside grip ) .\nwhen you go to open the door toward you , is the knob or handle on your right side , or on your left ? if the handle is closer to your left hand , it then the door is left - handed . the opposite goes for a right - handed door . make sure you know what type of door you have , to ensure that you are purchasing the appropriate kind of lockset or deadbolt .\nthere are two keys to a successful installation : careful layout and sharp tools . in addition to a tape measure , a combination square , and a hammer , you\u2019ll need a scratch awl , a 21 / 8 - in . hole saw , a 15 / 16 - in . spade bit , and a 1 - in . chisel . assembling the lockset varies slightly from brand to brand , so it\u2019s important to read the manufacturer\u2019s instructions .\n2 . storeroom lockset function . this particular lock , is always locked and requires a key to be used each time you want to enter . there is no button on the inside and does not come with an option to leave the door open . it\u2019s perfect for commercial uses , on a supply closet , because it will ensure that the door is locked , as long as it\u2019s closed . you don\u2019t want anyone stealing those pens and papers !\n5 . passage lockset function . this is hardly a \u201creal\u201d lock at all ! this knob . lever doesn\u2019t actually lock , it just keeps the door latched to the frame , so they don\u2019t blow around in the wind . you will commonly find them on closets in a home or doors that just don\u2019t need to be locked in general . some people will also use them on bedrooms , so you can close the door , but not lock it .\nthe door lock and lockset manufacturing industry has overcome adverse conditions in recent years , largely stemming from increased international competition and offshoring through improved demand from key downstream markets . over the coming years , the industry will start to experience a slowdown in demand for its products as the pace of residential construction slows to a more stable pace . more organic growth in key downstream markets will still generate growing demand for industry products . . . purchase to read more .\nthe mortise lock takes its name from the fact that it requires a mortise \u2013 or a pocket \u2013 to be cut into the door or the object on which the lock is being fitted . mortise locks are not new , they have been around for an incredibly long time , and were used extensively before bored cylindrical locks were invented . in fact , the mortise lockset has come back into fashion in recent years , and it is now quite common in residential homes in the usa .\nmortise locksets fit into a rectangular pocket that is cut into the door ' s edge . they normally come with a deadbolt , which is part of the locking mechanism . when you turn the key from the outside it releases both the knob and the deadbolt . this is the securest lockset available . it comes in three styles that are pleasing for the d\u00e9cor : knob , lever , and handle . there are many different design options in each of these styles , all with easy use .\nprivacy lockset - the latchbolt is retracted by the grip on either side unless the outside grip is locked by the inside thumb - turn , button , or key . operating the inside grip unlocks the outside grip . an emergency release tool unlocks the outside grip . some manufacturers offer models that also unlock the outside grip when the door is closed ( i . e . the door can only be locked from the inside if the door is fully closed - locking an open door then closing the door unlocks the outside grip ) .\nit\u2019s a question most people don\u2019t start thinking about , until they are in the lock hardware isle or standing in a locksmith shop . lots of times , people will use a term like \u201cregular\u201d or \u201cstandard\u201d to describe the function of the lockset they are trying to purchase . unfortunately , manufacturers do not label their locks with those terms , leaving the consumer having to make a guess . well , let\u2019s take the guess work out of it ! here is some common industry knowledge and terminology to help make you a more informed consumer :\nthis grade offers a minimum level of security and durability . grade 3 locksets , also known as \u201cstandard duty\u201d locksets , are made primarily for residential applications . bedrooms , bathrooms , closets , or any room that is not meant for public access but does not house expensive equipment or sensitive documents can be outfitted with this grade of lockset . grade 3 knobsets , for example , must withstand at least 200 , 000 cycles , one set of blows at different foot pounds ( i . e . two blows at 60 foot pounds ) , and a vertical load test of 150 pounds .\nwith reference now to the drawings , and particularly to fig . 1 , there is shown and illustrated an amphi - latch for a tubular lockset constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention . the latch portion consists of a latch case ( 1 ) , two backset plates ( 2 ) and ( 5 ) , a drive linkage ( 3 ) , a drive unit ( 4 ) , a slide extension ( 6 ) etc . , and the arrangement is coupled with a common type of lockset ( 7 ) as shown in fig . 3 . the latch protrudes or retracts by rotating an outside or inside knob . the latch case ( 1 ) is coupled by means of the catches ( 23 ) of the backset plates ( 2 and 5 ) while the drive unit ( 4 ) of the latch case ( 1 ) is coupled with the connector ( 34 ) of drive linkage ( 3 ) which moves the drive unit ( 4 ) . inside the backset plates ( 2 and 5 ) and drive linkage ( 3 ) , slide holes ( 21 and 51 ) and slide slot ( 31 ) are provided for the sliding of a square - shaped drive unit ( 4 ) .\nin a preferred embodiment of the present invention this simultaneous locking and unlocking is also accompanied by a panic proof feature that permits the unlocking of the lockset by a single twist of an inside hand operator . this version of the present invention employs a retractor coupled to the slide by biasing springs that urge the slide out of locking engagement with an actuator . the retractor is capable of longitudinal movement and is spring - biased towards the actuator . the turning of the inside hand operator effects translation of the retractor independent of the actuator to permit the movement of the slide out of locking engagement with the actuator and movement of the crank by the slide to an unlocked position .\nemtek 8104 - us15a pewter quincy style non - keyed passage sideplate lockset door thickness : 1 - 1 / 4\nto 2\ndoor prep : 2 - 1 / 8\nbore backset : choose 2 - 3 / 8\nor 2 - 3 / 4\nincludes latch and strike plate handing instructions . step 1 . stand outside of the door where the handleset will be installed . step 2 . observe which side of the door the hinges are on . if the hinges are on the left side of the door , specify a left - hand ( lh ) lever on your order . if the hinges are on the right side of the door , specify a right - hand ( rh ) lever . see above inset picture . see below for handle options\nthe industry is known as a mature industry in that it is over 200 years old and changes come about slowly . terms used over a hundred years ago are still used today though not particularly applicable . one good example is\nlockset\nwhich years ago was\nset locks\nor\nset lox\u201d . it came about from the practice of selling the lock body and operating trim separately . hence , one bad to order a\nset of locks\nor the lock body , a spindle , a cylinder , a thumbturn , two operating knobs , two escutcheons , etc . to make up a complete set . ' until about 40 years ago , architects , builders and code officials were not required to have much technical knowledge about builders hardware because very little in the way of codes , regulations or standards pertained to hardware .\nthe present invention has a deadbolt assembly and a spring latch bolt assembly to provide the security offered by the lockset . the deadbolt assembly includes means such as a crank rotatably mounted in the case for rotation upon retraction or extension of the deadbolt . the case mounts on the inside of a door . a slide in the case is acted upon by the crank during the locking of the deadbolt to move . the slide engages a latch actuator upon the locking of the deadbolt to lock the latch actuator against rotation . the actuator couples directly to the latch bolt assembly , and when engaged by the slide , prevents the latch bolt assembly from retracting . means bias the slide out of engagement with the actuator so that when the crank frees the slide , the slide moves out of engagement with the actuator to unlock the latch bolt assembly . this occurs when the deadbolt is unlocked .\n6 . an amphi - latch for a tubular lockset that is selectively adjustable to one of two positions by means of a drive unit having extensions adapted to engage one of two sets of lateral protruberances on a drive linkage , said drive unit and drive linkage being disposed between first and second backset plates and held in respective engagement by a slide extension , said slide extension having a u - shaped slot adapted to fit over said drive unit said slot being displaced to one side such that selective adjustment of said latch is achieved by repositioning said drive unit such that said extensions engage the other of said two sets of drive linkage protruberances and reversing said slide extension over said drive unit , said slide extension fitting between said drive linkage and said first backset plate in an outwardly displaced portion of said plate , said backset plates and drive linkage having elongated apertures to accommodate said drive unit in either one of the two positions .\na tubular lockset which includes a backset plate and a drive linkage , both of which are integrated within the rear portion of a latch case . the surface of the backset plate and drive linkage are set with slots and openings for the mounting of drive unit at the fore or rear position within the slots . two protrusions are provided on one end of the drive linkage , such that the foot of the drive unit engages with the protrusion of the drive linkage and drives the latch case forward and backward . an opening is provided on the drive linkage and slot is provided on each backset plate for the fixation of the drive unit , i . e . the drive unit is fixed within the slot of the backset plate and the opening of drive linkage . the backset length of the amphi - latch can be adjusted to either 60 mm ( 23 / 8\n) or 70 mm ( 23 / 4\n) .\na two - bolt lockset simultaneously locks and unlocks in response to a single action by an operator , such as a key and cylinder . a deadbolt couples to such an operator to project and lock or retract and unlock . a crank also responds to the locking of the deadbolt to move a slide that engages and locks an actuator of the second bolt , a latch bolt , to lock the latch bolt . the slide is biased away from the latch bolt so that upon retraction of the deadbolt and corresponding motion of the crank , the slide is freed of the crank and moves out of engagement with the actuator . preferably , the slide is carried by a retractor so that both locks clear by the single turn of a single inside operator . the retractor responds to a retractor cam attached to the inside operator to translate . the slide moves out of engagement with the actuator upon such movement and forces the crank to withdraw the deadbolt .\nthe characteristics of the present invention are that the front and rear portions of the slots of the backset plates ( 2 and 5 ) are provided with slide holes ( 21 and 51 ) . there are three holes in each of the backset plates ( 2 and 5 ) and semi - circular holes ( 22 and 52 ) are provided at the end of each backset plate ( 2 and 5 ) for the selection of lockset ( 7 ) for coupling . furthermore , in one of the backset plates ( 5 ) , the central region protrudes outwardly so as to form a space between the backset plates ( 2 and 5 ) such that the slide extension ( 6 ) can be inserted . protruberances ( 32 and 33 ) are provided on the central region and end respectively of drive linkage ( 3 ) . the drive unit ( 4 ) is slidable mounted in the slide slot ( 31 ) of drive linkage ( 3 ) . the feet ( 42 ) of drive unit ( 4 ) engage either the central or rear protruberances ( 32 ) or ( 33 ) of drive linkage ( 3 ) . as a result , when the drive unit ( 4 ) is rotated , the drive linkage ( 3 ) can be moved inward or outward within the latch case ( 1 ) . when the drive unit ( 4 ) is in the proper position , the slide extension ( 6 ) can be used to firmly secure the drive unit ( 4 ) . the slide extension ( 6 ) has a u - shaped slot ( 61 ) thereon which is set off - center and recess ( 62 ) at one edge thereof . in addition , the semi - circular holes ( 22 and 52 ) are adapted to cooperate with the knob ( 7 ) . the amphi - latch is set at the factory for a 23 / 8\n( 60 mm ) backset , and the feet of the drive unit ( 4 ) are engaged with hooks ( 32 ) . the u - shaped slot ( 61 ) of slide extension ( 6 ) is on the right when viewed in fig . 1 . the following are the procedures requested to adjust the latch from a 23 / 4\n( 70 mm ) backset :\nan assembly of parts making up a complete locking system , especially one used on a door , including knobs , plates , and a lock mechanism .\nurltoken unabridged based on the random house unabridged dictionary , \u00a9 random house , inc . 2018\nwhat ' s the difference between an r - value and a u - value ? here ' s a helpful list of fire - rated glass & framing terms , along with their definitions .\nactive door - ( in a pair of doors ) - the leaf that opens first , and the one to which the lock is applied .\nastragal - a member or combination of members applied to one or both doors of a pair at their meeting edges . the astragal closes the clearance gap for the purpose of either providing a weather seal , minimizing the passage of light between the doors or retarding the passage of smoke or flame during a fire . some types overlay , others meet at the centerline of the gap ( sometimes referred to as a split astragal ) .\nbackcheck - optional feature in hydraulic door closers ( dorma ts - 93 ) , which takes effect at a certain degree of opening and controls the speed of the door during the balance of its opening cycle .\nbackset ( of a lock ) - a term used if referring to the horizontal distance from the face of the lock to the centerline of the cylinder , key hole , or knob hub . on locks with beveled fronts , this distance is measured from the center of the lock edge . on locks with rabbeted fronts it is measured from the lower step of the lock face .\nball - bearing hinge - a hinge equipped with ball bearings between the hinge knuckles to reduce friction .\nborrowed lite - a glazed opening in a room with no exterior glazing , allowing the room to\nborrow\nnatural light from adjoining space .\nbuilding compartmentation - the concept that buildings can be sub - divided into a number of compartments using fire - rated building materials to help slow or stop the spread of fire .\ncap seal / cap bead - a bead of sealant applied so as to have a slanted top surface to shed water away from the glass . minimum cap bead depth should be 3 / 16\n.\ncenter pivot - a special type of hanging device for heavy - duty doors that usually swing both ways ( double acting ) .\nceramic - material known for its outstanding heat resistance . used in certain fire - rated glazing materials , such as the firelite family of products .\ncoordinator - a device used on a pair of doors to insure that the inactive leaf closes first , before the active leaf . necessary when an overlapping astragal is present , with certain exit device combinations , and when automatic or self - latching bolts are used . both door leaves must have closers .\ncylinder - the part of a lock that contains the tumbler mechanism and keyway . the cylinder will permit only the correct key to enter and turn , thus operating the mechanism .\ncylindrical lock - a type of bored lock . the locking mechanism is usually contained within a cylindrical case , and actuated by a cylinder and / or a button in the knob .\ndeadbolt - a lock bolt having no spring action , usually rectangular in shape , which is operated by a key or turnknob . it is locked against end pressure when projected .\ndogging - term used with exit devices . a mechanism that allows the latchbolt to remain in a retracted position thus permitting free push - pull operation of the door from either side . cannot be used on fire - rated devices .\ndoor closer - ( or door check ) - a device attached at the top of the door , either on the surface or mortised , to regulate and control the operation of the door .\ndoor pull - a handle or grip , commonly mounted on a plate , designed for attachment to a door to facilitate opening and closing .\ndoor stop - a device to limit the opening swing of a door . also , that part of a door frame against which the door closes .\ndouble egress - a pair of doors that are comprised of two single - acting doors swinging in opposite directions , both doors being of the same hand .\ndouble - acting door - a door equipped with hardware that permits it to swing to either side of the plane of its frame .\nelectric strike - an electrical device that replaces a regular lock strike and allows opening of the door from a remote location or by special access equipment .\nexit device - a door locking device designed to grant instant exit from an area , by pressing on a crossbar , which releases the locking bolt or latch .\nextrusion - the process of producing metal shapes by forcing heated metal through an orifice in a die by means of a pressure arm ; any item made by this process .\nfire door - the operable component of a fire door assembly designed to provide a specific degree of fire protection , while at the same time allowing building occupants to pass through .\nfire door assembly - any combination of a fire door , a frame , hardware , and other accessories that together provide a specific degree of fire protection to the opening .\nfire door frame for lites - a frame that , in addition to a door opening , contains an opening ( s ) for use with glazing materials . various types include transom lite , sidelite , and transom and sidelite frames .\nfire protection rating - the designation indicating the duration of the fire test exposure to which a fire door assembly or fire window assembly was exposed and for which it successfully met all acceptance criteria as determined in accordance with nfpa 252 / nfpa 257 / ul 9 / ul 10c / astm e - 163 / astm e - 152 .\nfire protective - glass that defends against the spread of flames and smoke for its designated fire rating .\nfire resistance rating - the time , in minutes or hours , that materials or assemblies have withstood a fire exposure as established in accordance with the test procedures of nfpa 215 / astm e - 119 / ul 263 . ( wall assemblies )\nfire resistive - glass that defends against the spread of flames , smoke and radiant and conductive heat transfer for its designated fire rating .\nfire stopping - obstructions across air passages in buildings to prevent the spread of hot gases and flames ; horizontal blocking between wall studs .\nfire wall - a wall extending from foundation through the roof to subdivide a building in order to restrict the spread of fire .\nflashing - the sheet metal work used to prevent leakage over windows and doors , around chimneys , and at the intersection of different wall surface and roof planes .\nfloor closer - a door closing device that is installed in a recess the floor below the door in order to regulate and control the opening and closing of the door .\nflush bolt - a door bolt so designed that when installed it is flush with the face or edge of a door .\nfull mortise - hinge with one leaf mortised in the edge of the door , the other mortised in the door jamb .\nfull surface - hinge with one leaf secured to the surface of the door , the other secured to surface of door jamb .\nhalf - mortise - hinge with one leaf mortised in the edge of the door , the other leaf secured to the surface of door jamb .\nhalf - surface - hinge with one leaf mortised in door jamb , and the other leaf secured to the surface of the door .\nhardware sets - a group hardware listed in the specification , under execution , for a specific opening .\nhinge - two jointed plates hinged together and attached to a door and its frame . serves to support or\nhang\nthe door and allows the door to swing or move .\nhose stream test - in the u . s . , the hose stream test is required for all fire ratings over 45 minutes ( all fire ratings require it in canada ) . immediately following a furnace test , heated glass is subjected to water from a fire hose . the cooling , impact and erosion created by the hose stream tests the integrity of the glass and eliminates inadequate materials .\nimpact safety rating - measures the ability of glass to withstand impact . ratings are given in levels based on the amount of force the glass can resist . impact safety ratings are often required where glass is regularly exposed to contact by people or objects .\ninactive door - the leaf of a pair of doors that is bolted when closed , and to which the lock strike is fastened to receive the latch of the active door .\njamb - the vertical member forming the side of a door , window or wall opening frame . the hinge jamb is the jamb at which the hinges or pivots are installed . the strike jamb is the jamb in which a strike may be installed and away from which the door or window swings . a blank jamb is one that has not been prepared to receive hardware .\nkick plate - a protective plate applied on the lower rail of the door to protect against the door being marred .\nknocked down - a term used in reference to any product that is shipped disassembled , for assembly at the building site , commonly abbreviated\nkd\n.\nlabeled door ( or frame ) - a door or frame that conforms to all the applicable requirements - in respect to fire resistance - of a nationally recognized testing authority and bears a label designating the fire rating .\nlaminated glass - two or more lites of glass permanently bonded together with one or more interlayers .\nlatchbolt - a lock component having a beveled end that projects from the lock front but may be forced back into the lock case by end pressure or drawn back by action of the lock mechanism . when the door is closed , the latchbolt projects into a hole provided in the strike , holding the door in a closed position ."]}
{"id": 56323, "summary": [{"text": "onia ( o-nee-ah ; the hebrew word for \u201c ship \u201d ) is a new-york based clothing company that focuses on creating luxury swimwear and ready to wear .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the company was founded in 2009 by carl cunow and nathan romano . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "onia ( clothing )", "paragraphs": ["images : u clothing . there is an overbearingly - masculine quality to u clothing ' s spring / summer 2015 lookbook , which despite taking place in the clean context of a white bricked\u2026\nbe the first to know about the latest designs , inspiration and exclusive sales at onia .\nonia strives to produce the finest swimwear and beachwear possible . employing a highly intricate production process , the most skilled and innovative designers , the highest quality fabrics and cutting edge factories , men ' s onia clothing is beautifully made and fashion forward . in colorful prints and eye - catching designs the line of swim shorts is comprehensive and contemporary . simple , yet intricate , durable yet soft and supple , you will want to wear your new men ' s onia clothing everywhere , whether you ' re on the beach or not .\nselect styles of onia\u2019s spring / summer 2015 collection are available online now , with new offerings being added weekly .\nlast week i spoke about the business of swimwear with carl cunow and nathan romano , the owners of onia swimwear .\nat brand outlet we use the brand ' s clothing sizes , our sizing chart shows how these convert to uk sizes . additional measurements can also be found in the descriptions where appropriate .\nyoox offers an edited range of end - of - season clothing and accessories from the best international brands and the world\u2019s most prestigious designers . the yoox price is equivalent to approximately half the designer ' s original suggested price . the savings may be further increased in the event of promotions and sales : in this case , the initial yoox price will be crossed out and may be reduced by up to 90 % off the original price . on yoox you can also find clothing from current collections and an extraordinary assortment of other products that ranges from art to design , books to furniture , sportswear to vintage clothing and exclusive capsule collections . the yoox price applied to these products reflects list prices , set by the supplier .\nyou can see more of diego wearing the onia mens summer collection in the video above . ( cunow and romano have also produced a women ' s collection exclusively for free people . )\nnew york - based label onia create casually refined pieces that ensure your wardrobe\u2019s transition into the summer months is a stylish one . effortlessly encapsulating the spirit of summer within their collections , onia offer up the charles 7 solid swim shorts , this brands take on a traditional swim trunk that come cut from a quick drying , stretch polyester blend . a tailored cut is combined with a full elasticized waistband for ultimate comfort and a refined silhouette .\nonia forgoes passing trends and employs impeccable attention to detail to produce its superior apparel . the label ' s swim shorts feature tailored silhouettes , quick - drying properties and a crisp handle , so you ' ll look as good as you feel .\npaying close attention to simple silhouettes and using only the finest italian swim fabrics , onia ' s collection features its signature twist bandeau bikinis as well as impeccably cut swimsuits . try one of the plunge neckline swimsuits and add oversized cat eye shades for the chicest beach style .\nwe spoke at sol\u00e9 east resort in montauk , where photographer karin kohlberg photographed model diego lorenzo for forbes .\namazon prime day and a half expected to set record at $ 3 . 4b\nthe brand , which has built a men\u2019s and boys\u2019 swimwear business , is cruising into the women\u2019s swimwear and resortwear market .\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 )\njavascript seems to be disabled in your browser . you must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\nif you ' re having issues checking out , please email customerservice @ urltoken or call 1 - 800 - 220 - 6699 .\nstart shopping now for the brands you love at up to 70 % off .\nfree shipping is applied to orders over $ 100 before tax . international orders and all items over 5lbs excluded .\nnote : for items returned by mail , the return shipping fee is $ 5 . 95 for the us , $ 10 . 95 for canada and $ 25 . 95 for australia . the fee will automatically be deducted from your refund .\nto see if your item is eligible for return , check your confirmation email or orders page .\ntrend reports , interviews , vacation guides , brand launches and so much more .\nquality natural fabrics are valued highly at etro - the brand expresses a kind of refined , intellectual fashion that blends handcrafted skills with creative innovation , as well as fusing timeless materials with contemporary silhouettes . this grey cotton polo shirt from etro features a button down collar , short . . .\nblack , blue and white cotton stripe detail polo shirt from les hommes urban featuring a button fastening , short sleeves , a silver - tone logo plaque and all - over stripe details .\nalongside the bold prints he is famous for , neil barrett has also prived himself an expert in seamlessy merging classic tailoring with modern streetwear silhouettes . this white cotton striped shoulder polo shirt from neil barrett features a ribbed polo collar and short sleeves .\npaul smith mixes british eccentricity with a sense of refinement , quality and sophistication , adding his own unique twist to each piece . this blue cotton polo shirt from ps by paul smith features a classic polo collar , short sleeves , a straight hem , an embroidered zebra motif at the chest and a . . .\n' farfetch ' and the ' farfetch ' logo are trade marks of farfetch uk limited and are registered in numerous jurisdictions around the world .\nwe use cookies to provide you with the best possible experience on our website . this includes third party cookies . if you continue we\u2019ll assume you\u2019re happy to receive all cookies . however , you can change your mind at any time . read more\nwe offer worldwide shipping . shop our site in your selected currency and you will see your complete order total , including shipping fees , customs tariffs and taxes when you\u2019re in checkout . once you submit your order , the total is guaranteed at the exchange rate indexed when you placed your order . you will not be charged any additional fees at delivery .\npleases select the country you would like to shop in and then click update .\nif your country is not shown below , please let us know that you would like to shop with us and we will give your request top priority .\nyour browser ' s javascript functionality is turned off . please turn it on so that you can experience the full capabilities of this site .\nstill can\u2019t find what you\u2019re looking for ? contact customer service at 855 - 446 - 4943 or send us an email and we\u2019ll help .\nspring / summer 2015 collection , with a rich color palette and elegance that recalls the naval history and dynamic locations on the coasts of italy and the south of france . vibrant hues of peach and electric skyway blue are blended with shades of heirloom and coastal fjord , creating a maritime atmosphere , along with deep blacks and clean whites . the complementing lookbook showcases the brand\u2019s assortment of technical beachwear atop pure white backgrounds that make the fun colors pop . the clean silhouettes are crafted from the finest materials and reflect the brand\u2019s attention to detail , while also welcoming sunnier days ahead .\nimage : bernard willhelm . as per usual , art - skewing fashion designer bernard willhelm ' s latest collection is anything but usual clothes . his just - released lookbook for spring / summer 2015 ( below ) reveals\u2026\nissn 1949 - 6494 - \u2122 + \u00a9 2010 - 2018 essential publications u . s . llc\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nhmmm , your search for \u201c \u201d found 0 results . let ' s try this again . start typing to try a new search .\nsign me up to receive emails on new product arrivals , special offers and exclusive events .\nclub monaco is a subsidiary of the ralph lauren corporation . you will now be directed to the ralph lauren career site .\nwe ' ll only send you the most relevant updates based on your choice . this offer is valid in the united states only .\nyou are currently shopping on our us website , which ships to the us only .\nplease click on shop canada if you ' d like to find delivery times and shipping information for canada .\nplease note : you will lose the contents of your shopping bag when you change regions .\nfor the best experience on our site , be sure to turn on javascript in your browser .\nyour local currency is for display purposes only and is calculated based on exchange rates that are updated daily .\ncopyright \u00a9 ashworth and parker limited ( t / a end . ) 2018 | all rights reserved | vat # gb 865368680\nmodel is 6 ' 2\n/ 188cm with a 31\nwaist and is wearing a size medium .\nif for some reason you are not happy with your purchase you can return it to us within 14 days for an exchange or refund .\nwe are now offering free uk returns . for more information please visit our returns page\njoin our mailing list for all the latest information on product releases , competitions & special offers .\ndon\u2019t miss out on the items you want the most . log in to save them in your dream box\nexplore the world of yoox through special collaborations and exclusive limited editions of fashion , art & design .\ndiscover the exclusive area dedicated to the new collections and latest innovations from fashion and sportswear brands .\nto ask for advice call this number 08006406069 , it\u2019s free . monday to friday , 8am - 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{"id": 56324, "summary": [{"text": "gb group s.a. is a diversified business conglomerate based in port-au-prince , haiti .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it is a parent company of over a dozen industrial and trading companies with operations concentrated in haiti , dominican republic , jamaica , saint maarten and offices in the united states collaborating with more than 4,000 employees and in more than 15 countries companywide in some of the world \u2019s top business organizations . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "gb group", "paragraphs": ["gb group plc ord 2 . 5p gb group is listed in the ftse aim all - share gb group is part of the it services sector\nwebsite : gb group plc ord 2 . 5p website description : gb group uk - customer relationship management software\ngb group share price . gbg - stock quote , charts , trade history , share chat , financials . gb group ord 2 . 5p\ngb group share price . gbg - stock quote , charts , trade history , share chat , financial terms glossary . gb group plc ord 2 . 5p\n* dividend has not yet been paid but has been declared by gb group plc .\nfuture dividend dates can be found in company information when announced by gb group plc .\nblackrock increases interest in gb group to 5 . 0 % after transaction ( alliss )\ngilbert bigio departed from the family\u2019s traditional business and started what is known today as gb group .\ndavid a rasche held the position of chairman at gb group at the time of this trade .\ngb group has a 4 week average price of 535p and a 12 week average price of 411p .\ndavid john wilson held the position of finance director at gb group at the time of this trade .\ngb group plc ( lon : gbg ) finance and operations director dave wilson tells proactive they . . .\ngb group ( lon : gbg ) share price | rns news , quotes , & charts | gbg . l |\nthe g . b . group was hired to assist cms with understanding the complex systems of a high rise community . the gb group\u2019s expertise in this area has been invaluable .\nwen u use texaco - gb energy gas it have a higher level of octane n it cleans ur engine . trust texaco with gb energy .\nthe construction sector is the second most important job provider in the country and in which the gb group has been continuously investing since 1972 .\ngb energy \u2013 a gb group division \u2013 is one the leading oil companies in the caribbean and the leading aviation fuel supplier with aviation fuel operations in several countries servicing some of the busiest international airports in the region .\njacob and the gb group crew were quick , efficient , and careful . the final product is exactly what we were hoping for !\ndynamic and proactive , the gb group companies are strategically positioned as some of the most reliable suppliers of steel , lumber and cement in ha\u00efti .\nwe at the gb group are experienced professionals utilizing our combined skills , training and diversified backgrounds to offer construction services that are relevant to today\u2019s community associations .\nin addition to the port terminal , gb group operates an off - dock facility at chancerelle , which will also be managed by the tideworks tos solution .\n\u2022 since the acquisition , the group formed an energy trading company , gbet , to supply the group\u2019s operational companies and external customers across the region .\ncopyright \u00a9 2017 think group . all rights reserved : website produced & hosted by\nthe gb group first entered the energy industry in haiti in 2003 and most recently successfully completed the acquisition of chevron \u2013 texaco\u2019s downstream assets in three additional countries in the caribbean .\nthe gb group is most dedicated to introducing new forms of energy in all of the markets it serves . these viable alternatives are paramount in securing competitive clean energy and progress .\nthe group continues to be acquisitive , leveraging its core industry expertise and geographic presence .\nchallenges operates as a media and publishing subsidiary within the gb group , which primarily operates in haiti , dominican republic , jamaica and st . maarten and offices in the united states .\nhaving spent years amassing data on individuals in this country and around the world , gb group specialises in finding out who people really are , where they live and if they can be trusted .\nluke watson , managing director of gb energy , confirmed that customers ' credit balances were about \u00a324m .\ni\u2019m jacob tankersley , owner of gb group construction . we are based in springdale , arkansas . are you looking to build a custom home in northwest arkansas ? i have something that can help .\nwe appreciated the quality of gb group\u2019s work , the attention to detail , and the ability to make needed adjustments on the fly . we really enjoyed working with jacob and his crew .\njacob tankersley knows his stuff . his local connections and knowledge of construction and sustainability have helped us with the smooth renovation of eco modern flats . gb group is the company you want . . .\nthere are currently 152 , 799 , 810 shares in issue and the average daily traded volume is 262 , 878 shares . the market capitalisation of gb group is \u00a3913 , 742 , 863 . 80 .\ncopyright \u00a9 1992 - 2018 , the g . b . group , inc . all rights reserved\ntbs group has a marked propensity for internationalization and currently operates with numerous subsidiaries in 20 countries .\njacob and team at gb group are great to work with . they have a high level of professionalism and attention to detail . remodel or new construction , you can tell they all love what they do !\ni appreciated the fact that gb group\u2019s bid was very detailed and economical . they gave me suggestions for vendors with good values and i was happy with how accurate their pricing came out compared to . . .\nwe are a northwest arkansas custom home builder . if you are looking for an honest contractor who will get your custom home project completed on time , at the contract price , and exactly the way you were envisioning , jacob tankersley and gb group construction are who you want to call . gb group is a building / remodeling company that concentrates on building and remodeling with healthy , energy efficient and eco friendly practices .\ngreencore group plc no . 2 northwood avenue , northwood business park , santry , dublin 9 , ireland\nsource : \u201cdigicel enters haitian telecommunications market \u2013 digicel group : providing our customers with affordable and innovative mobile communications . \u201d digicel group . 8 june 2005 . web . 16 may 2011 < urltoken > .\ngb group acquired the downstream assets of chevron texaco in dominican republic , jamaica and st . maarten . the business consists of supply and distribution to retail , lpg , commercial and industrial and aviation segments in those markets .\ntoday , gb energy companies operate in 5 countries , 195 retail service stations , 9 airports and 4 petroleum terminals .\nin november 2012 . after assuming control of operations , gb energy has significantly grown and invested in the jamaican market .\nthe earthquake had a devastating impact on the country and its population . gb group suffered significant losses in both personnel and property and has since invested over usd $ 40 mm in plant and buildings to restore its operational capacity .\n\u201cbeing first time homeowners in arkansas , we had no idea who to contact for a renovation . after hiring two \u201cmistakes\u201d , we attended the nwa home show where we met jacob , owner of gb group construction . . .\nget an energy quote from gb energy supply today to find out if you could save on your gas and electricity bills .\nwell done gb energy keep up the good work \u2013 so far you are an absolute joy to deal with .\nthe gb group did an excellent job and were very responsive fixing any problems brought to their attention . the board would not hesitate to recommend them to any of its neighboring communities . thank you on behalf of the board of directors .\n\u201cworking with jacob and all the guys with gb group inc . has been a pleasure . when we embarked on our renovation / addition project , we really didn\u2019t know what to expect . our project was not your stand . . .\nthe tbs group ' s indian subsidiary has been awarded a maintenance contract worth \u20ac 2 . 5 million in meghalaya state\ngb energy supply ceased trading on saturday , blaming rising wholesale energy costs that it said meant\nthe business has become untenable\n.\nother customers owed gb energy a total of \u00a35m\ntherefore our net position is that we owe customers \u00a35m\n, he said .\nsamtliga f\u00f6retag i soya group driver ett aktivt och l\u00e5ngsiktigt h\u00e5llbarhetsarbete baserat p\u00e5 ett antal gemensamma principer som h\u00e4rstammar fr\u00e5n moderbolagets v\u00e4rdegrund .\nthe spanish subsidiary of tbs group obtained the contract for the supply of clinical engineering services for over \u20ac 1 . 2 million\nthink group is a trading name of offline gsm ltd - registered in england & wales no . 04686802 : vat registration 834006361\nhazlewood foods ltd greencore group , uk centre , midland way , barlborough links business park , barlborough , chesterfield , s43 4xa .\nsage group ( sge ) , micro focus international ( mcro ) , pcg ent ( pcge ) , orient telecom . ( ornt )\nthe dixon landing hoa and cornerstone community management have been working with the gb group for over 15 years and they continually perform their work in a very timely and efficient manner . the board feels that this company would be an asset to any business that chooses to engage their services .\nthe gb groups is comprised of 21 companies from seven different divisions , including agriculture , construction , consumer goods , infrastructure , energy , logistics and trading .\ngb energy is committed to maintaining industry standards . while constantly striving to improve operational excellence & dependability , we supply over 140 million gallons of aviation fuels .\nmay 2018 : lafito industrial free zone \u2013 a gb group venture \u2013 is the best location in haiti to anchor your industry with 100 , 000 square meters of manufacturing space and all services and infrastructure necessary to support the project\u2019s activities including a 25 - megawatt power plant of competitive and reliable power .\ngb group is an electronic identity management provider engaged in the development , sale and support of business application software ; the provision of marketing database and antifraud services , and the licensing of technology . the company ' s business areas include dataauthentication , dataintegrity and datasolutions . dataauthentication provides electronic identity verification services .\nthe branch of tbs gb , established in october 2012 , offers and implements in the united arab emirates innovative outsourced multivendor clinical engineering services . headquarters in dubai .\ngb finished our home project fast and without any complications . we will be calling back for sure , and we are recommending them to all our friends and family .\ngb energy jamaica has strong ties to the community with an active participation in the american chamber of commerce , the private sector organization and the jamaican chamber of commerce .\na partial report preview for gb group corporation 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 .\ngroup stated : \u201cdigicel is delighted to be the first company to be awarded a licence to operate a gsm network in haiti . this is a tremendous opportunity for\ngb group is exemplified in its diverse portfolio of capital investments and its collaboration with over 4 , 000 employees all varied in background and expertise coming from 12 different countries . it is through this diversity in culture , knowledge & experience that we are able to learn , innovate and grow . our secret lives within our people\u2019s integrity , dedication and loyalty .\nenergy regulator ofgem is currently seeking an established supplier willing to voluntarily acquire gb ' s customers and honour their credit balances , which came to about \u00a324m at the time it went bust .\njacob tankersley , builder and ceo of gb group construction , has a b . s . in construction management from john brown university , and nine years of experience in the construction field . he is guiding the company into a full design - build firm , with capacities to serve both residential and commercial markets . jacob affirms that\nat gb group we build green for the good of the earth , the well - being of your family , and for future generations . we are passionate about changing the way homes are currently being built across the nation , and believe that building to the highest standards in regards to efficiency , non - toxicity , and environmental stewardship is the way to instigate that change .\nour track record , values and professional code of ethics provides us with the competitive advantage necessary to manage the group\u2019s strategy responsibly while remaining faithful to our corporate sustainability charter .\nour philosophy is clear \u2013 \u2018 think group are committed to providing its customers with truly independent advice , and the best possible customer service available within the communications industry . \u2019\nall uk households could be asked to pick up the cost of refunding the money unless another supplier agrees to acquire gb ' s 160 , 000 customers and honour their credit balances in full .\ntoday we supply 67 stations , have increased the number of industrial accounts as well as our market share in aviation fueling supply . gb energy is also present in one terminal in the jamaican market .\nacquisition of chevron\u2019s operations in haiti . with financing from the iic , the group added service stations and an exclusive supply to airports and merged their new acquisition to dinasa\u2018s existing network .\njacob tankersley knows his stuff . his local connections and knowledge of construction and sustainability have helped us with many of our projects . gb group is the company you want to use if you ' re looking for someone easy to work with and a job well - done . i have known jacob for over 20 years\u2014and you can trust him with the build of your custom home .\ngbg group sees earnings rising 53 % , beating market expectations . 18 april 2018 | 14 : 43pm - identity data specialist gbg group said it expected to increase earnings by 53 % , beating market consensus . adjusted operating profit would rise to \u00a326m , the company said , as revenue jumped 37 % to around \u00a3119 . 7m . ' we remain confident in the strength of our existing products and services and the momentum across the business , ' chief executive chris clark said . ' this encouraging update is testament to the dedication of our team members across the globe and i want to thank everyone at gbg for their continued hard - work and contribution . ' at 2 : 43pm : [ lon : gbg ] gb group plc share price was + 64p at 475p\nthe building construction performed at tapatio ii , the board members were highly satisfied by the g . b . group professionalism and standards the company committed to our construction project and would recommend their services .\nas we enter the year 2017 , the g . b . group is proud to announce that we will be celebrating our 25th year in business . since the business first started in . . .\nfrom major reconstruction projects , small repairs , and many , many in between , in each case the staff of gb group has been very easy to work with , very timely with proposals , scheduling , and completion of work to be done . very professional and responsive to each and every call , whether it be a routine or an emergency situation . i look forward to working with them for many years to come .\nrederi ab soya \u00e4r moderbolag i soya group , den f\u00f6retagsgrupp som grundades 1934 av olof wallenius och som \u00e4n idag \u00e4r familje\u00e4gd . rederi ab soya \u00e4ger och driver verksamheter inom bl a shipping , fastigheter och stuteri .\n\u201cthis project is very significant to us because of the economic impact port lafito will have on the nation of haiti , \u201d said michael schwank , president at tideworks technology . \u201cit has been very gratifying to help gb group develop port lafito into a modern cargo handling facility , and we\u2019re thrilled to be involved as they begin operations . we\u2019re also very pleased to further expand our presence in the caribbean and hope to continue doing so in the future . \u201d\ngb group has deployed tideworks\u2019 mainsail vanguard\u00ae core tos , forecast\u00ae web portal , spinnaker planning management system\u00ae , and its traffic control\u2122 equipment dispatch system . tideworks provided all associated implementation services , including project management , software configuration and installation , user training and go - live assistance . moving forward , tideworks will continue delivering its platinum software maintenance and support services , which include 24 / 7 technical support and all software upgrades as well as remote support of the it infrastructure under an information technology services agreement .\nseattle \u2013 april 5 , 2016 \u2013 tideworks technology\u00ae inc . , a full - service provider of comprehensive terminal management and planning software solutions , today announced that gb group has successfully gone live with tideworks\u2019 terminal operating system ( tos ) at its facility near the port - au - prince industrial zone in haiti . tideworks\u2019 container management software suite will ensure real - time communications between all parties at port lafito , a critical requirement given that the facility is expected to efficiently serve the needs of both haitian and international markets .\ni just wanted you to know how great the guys at g . b . group are that are working on the staircase across from my building . i work from home and my office window looks right out at your workers . they are quiet , professional , friendly and always helpful\u2026 oh and very clean ! everything is left spotless when they leave each day . i\u2019m actually going to miss them when they finish . they\u2019ve become a little \u201cpart of the family\u201d around here . the g . b . group has checked out at the highest quality !\nbracco imaging s . p . a . is the lead company in the group\u2019s core business of diagnostic imaging where bracco , thanks to an extensive and innovative portfolio of products and solutions , the fruit of in - house research , boasts a leading position at a global level .\n\u2022 as part of the acquisition , the company formed gb energy . on a combined basis , the network now includes over 350 retail stations , operates 3 terminals , serves 13 international airports \u2013 serving over 30 airlines and 200 commercial & industrial accounts becoming one of the the largest petroleum distributors in the caribbean .\nthe development of the priority industry principles was led by the cgf priority industry principles working group , co - chaired by mars incorporated , tesco , the coca - cola company and walmart . the working group first researched a variety of globally recognised resources including the international labour organization indicators of forced labour . then , to complement this research , surveys were deployed to cgf member companies , external stakeholders and the general public at large . once a draft set of principles was produced , in - depth one - on - one consultations took place with key stakeholders to finalise them .\nbracco contrast media are sold in over 100 countries , both directly and indirectly through branches , joint ventures , licence and distribution agreements . thanks to the quality and reliability of its products , the group boasts leading positions in the most important geographical areas such as north america , europe and japan .\ngb group plc is a global specialist in identity data intelligence . we help organisations make decisions about the customers they serve and the people they employ . through our fundamental belief that the digital economy relies on everyone having access to data they can trust , gbg enables companies and governments to fight fraud and cybercrime , to improve the customer experience and help to protect the more vulnerable people in our society . headquartered in chester ( uk ) and with people in 17 countries , gbg provides solutions to many of the world ' s biggest organisations , from established brands like hsbc and zurich insurance to disruptive newcomers such as stripe and plus500 .\ngb group corporation is a panama - based holding company principally active in the financial sector . the company\u2019s , through its main subisidiaries global bank corporacion and propiedades locales sa , carries out real estate activities , as well as it is also involved in the provision of such services as current and saving accounts , fixed - term deposits , corporate and personal loans , securities brokerage , management of investment funds , guarantees issuance , mortgage loans and remittance delivery , among others . as of december 31 , 2011 , the company owned such other indirect subsidiaries as aseguradora global seguros , global bank overseas banca off - shore and global financial funds corp , among others .\ngroup , the fastest growing mobile telecommunications provider in the caribbean , announced today , that it is the first company to be awarded a license to operate a gsm network in haiti . this significant milestone for the company comes as a result of a tender process entered jointly with onefone , a wholly owned subsidiary of the haitian\ntbs group s . p . a . area science park , padriciano 99 - 34149 trieste , italy - vat / fiscal code / companies ' register venezia giulia it 00707060323 share capital euro 4 , 218 , 557 . 60 fully paid - up - company subject to the management and coordination of althea s . p . a . | privacy |\nin november last year , co - op energy were appointed by ofgem to be the supplier of last resort after gb energy collapsed . we strived to ensure that the 160 , 000 customers of gb energy had consistency and continuity , to make sure that their energy supply was not interrupted as well as honouring their tariffs and credit balances . at a gala awards ceremony , hosted by joanna lumley , we were announced the winner and commended for the way we \u201cbravely took on a high - risk project , providing a retainer of last resort for customers who had nowhere else to turn . david heathfield , head of customer experience said :\nbeing a co - operative makes us different to other energy suppliers , and principles of fairness and looking after our customers and members are in our dna .\nwith a committed team of dedicated and passionate employees , gb energy , through the texaco brand , is looking to be the \u201cpartner of choice\u201d in energy solutions for industries and individuals alike through its network of service stations , consumer and industrial accounts , aviation fueling facilities , marine bunker options and lpg supply . reliability , efficiency , competitive pricing and cost saving solutions are at the core of our beliefs .\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\nthe group\u2019s main products are contrast agents , medical substances used to improve the diagnostic accuracy of biomedical imaging and the care of patients affected by diseases of varying type and severity . contrast agents are routinely and widely used in all diagnostic imaging modalities , such as radiographic procedures , including computed tomography ( ct ) , magnetic resonance imaging ( mri ) , ultrasound and nuclear medicine .\ntbs group fornisce alle strutture sociosanitarie , pubbliche e private , servizi integrati di ingegneria clinica e ict e gestisce in outsourcing tutto il parco tecnologico , biomedico e informatico , in particolare delle apparecchiature mediche e dei sistemi ict e di telemedicina & teleassistenza , nonch\u00e9 soluzioni e servizi di e - government per la pubblica amministrazione . con una forte propensione all ' internazionalizzazione , il gruppo attualmente opera in 20 paesi del mondo .\nbracco is an international group active in the healthcare sector and leader in the diagnostic imaging . it has around 3 , 450 employees and annual total consolidated revenues of around 1 , 3 billion euros , of which 87 % from international sales . in the research and development area , the company invests approximately 10 % of reference turnover in the imaging diagnostics and medical devices sectors and has a portfolio comprising over 1 , 800 patents .\nthe bracco diagnostic imaging offer is completed by several medical devices and advanced administration systems for contrast imaging products in the fields of cardiology and radiology , developed by acist medical systems . the company , which was acquired by the bracco group in 2001 , has its corporate headquarters , manufacture and r & d facilities in minneapolis , minnesota ( usa ) , with regional offices in europe and asia . its advanced systems are used in over 40 countries in the most world - renowned centers . more than 15 million people around the world have had cardiovascular angiographic procedures using an acist system .\nthe g . b . group checked out at the highest level . we selected them based on the positive feedback from many satisfied customers in spite of the fact that they were not the lowest bid . the people that they put on our job were competent , creative and most importantly , they know how to listen . we have had only positive feedback from the city and many neighbors . an example of the comments made : how did you tear down and then build a new building so quickly while nobody was even aware you were doing it . as i mentioned , they tore off the old siding , put on new siding and painted it so it really does look like a new building .\nthink group is a privately owned company based in south east england . with more than 35 years of experience as one of the uk\u2019s leading business communication specialists , we have established partner status with vodafone and o2 , and are authorised stockists of ee , together with major fixed line providers . with one of the most colourful and talented management teams in the industry , we have partnered thousands of businesses , from sole traders to multi - 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look research and daily insights from joe mandese , editor in chief .\nhas launched an english - language online version for the haitian population in north america with an english - language preference .\npreviously , the 10 , 000 - weekly circulation publication was only printed in french and distributed in haiti . the challenges print version has been in circulation since august 2015 , currently the only newsweekly in haiti .\n\u201cour goal for challenges has always been to serve the informational needs of both native haitians and haitian diaspora living in the united states and canada , \u201d stated alexandre thevenet , news director of challenges .\n\u201cthe best way for us to do this was to first get the news in print before we moved to an online , english version .\n\u201cchallenges aims to reach the more than 1 million readers of haitian ancestry in the unites states and canada , \u201d laurence bigio , publisher of challenges news magazine and ceo of caribbean media , told publishers daily . the online version of challenges targets haitians living in miami , atlanta , boston , philadelphia , new york city , new jersey and chicago , as well as parts of canada , including quebec city and montreal .\nbigio added that having an english online version of challenges was \u201calways the plan . \u201d challenges will add advertisers to reach its new english - speaking audience and will \u201cwelcome all advertisers , \u201d bigio said .\n\u201cchallenges wishes to promote haiti\u2019s development and bridge the gap with the diaspora . because of this , it was important for us to have an english version of the magazine , \u201d he said .\nthe french content will be translated into english . the challenges site is in english by default , but a button on the navigation allows readers to switch to french .\nfrom the beginning , the basic philosophy of the founders was to prove that nothing was insurmountable as they we were on the undeviating mission to participate in the industrialization of a nation .\nthe first production line was installed by a team of spaniards and the local staff during the course of 1972 and the first bundle of reinforcing bars was made available for commercialization in february 1973 .\nthe metallurgical activities broadened to include the production of nail and binding wire and polished nails .\nin 1980 , the company entered in the production of cold - formed welded carbon steel round , square and rectangular structural tubing for general purposes and has since improved efficiencies and quality thanks to a regular program of maintenance and investment in new technology .\nsince inception , the company and its management have had to constantly reassess and realign processes and business models to adapt to frequently changing market rules of engagement .\nis the most solid steel production and distribution center in haiti , carrying a full range of steel and lumber products .\nif you have online access to your gbg account , please log in here . . .\nwe offer a series of solutions that help organisations quickly validate and verify the identity and location of their customers . our products are built on an unparalleled breadth of data obtained from over 200 global partners . with our innovative technology we lead the world in location intelligence , detect fraud and can verify the identity of over 4 . 4 billion people globally .\nwe have the ability to verify over 4 . 4 billion people , which is more than half the world ' s population across 240 countries & territories .\nwe are now able to provide our customers a smoother onboarding process and this allows us to get more customers trading , in a faster fashion .\nour partnership with gbg has enabled us to roll out direct checkout in over 15 countries around the globe . gbg ' s market knowledge and understanding of our unique requirements has delivered a frictionless workflow which satisfies our global on - 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hand . . .\n2 - ways adjustable plastic body swiss arms red dot spare battery included comes with a universal gun . . .\n* co2 cartridges * 12 - gram * 500ct swiss arms 12 - gram co2 cartridges , 500 . . .\nswiss arms has developed a reputation for high grade rifles & pistols in unique formats while not losing affordability and performance .\nswiss arms poly holster\u00e2 fits mp9 / mp40 series * righ - hand molded holster * fits s & w . . . ;\nunder the partnership , swiss arms manufacture a large number of parts and accessories for weapons made by its sister companies , chief amongst which are barrels .\nin 2000 l & o holdings bought the major firms under the sig sauer banner : sauer & sohn , mauser jagdwaffen gmbh , blaser and sig arms inc . along with swiss arms . the companies were renamed , collectively , as sig sauer gmbh from 2007 .\naccess to information records show that rcmp have an aggressive firearms reclassification agenda and that prohibitions will not stop with the swiss arms series rifles ,\nthe association said .\n, the gun - loving swiss are not about to lay down their arms . guns are ubiquitous in this neutral nation , with sharpshooting considered a fun and wholesome recreational activity for people of all ages .\nswiss arms ag began producing firearms in switzerland in the 1870s . since then the company has slowly developed its processes and construction of firearms , benefitting greatly through heavy investment by parent company sig sauer in 2005 , increasing the amount and quality of machinery and workforce .\nthe federal government has granted a five - year amnesty to owners of swiss arms classic green semi - automatic rifles , who will be able to continue to possess their guns\nwithout threat of criminal charges ,\naccording to a statement from the public safety minister ' s office .\nthe federal government has granted a two - year amnesty to owners of swiss arms classic green semi - automatic rifles , who will be able to continue to possess their guns\nwithout threat of criminal charges ,\naccording to a statement from the public safety minister ' s office .\nthe largest and most damaging swiss bank heist in history doesn ' t involve stolen money but stolen computer files with more than 100 , 000 names tied to swiss bank accounts at hsbc , the second largest commercial bank in the world .\nthat sense of social and civic responsibility is one of the reasons the swiss have never allowed their guns to come under fire .\noerlikon - b\u00fchrle , pilatus , ruag \u2013 swiss weapons manufacturers have often made the headlines , but rarely for the right reasons .\nthe swiss government has decided to suspend temporarily export licences for anti - air defence systems destined for pakistan . a cabinet statement . . .\nthe german industrialist emil georg b\u00fchrle became a swiss citizen in the 1920s . emil georg b\u00fchrle started his collection during the second world war .\nthe swiss will vote on november 29 on a people ' s initiative calling for a ban and transit of war materiel from switzerland . more specifically it seeks to ban the export of small arms , military training aircraft and obsolete military equipment no longer used by the swiss armed forces . the ban would not apply to hunting and sport weapons , demining systems , goods temporarily exported by the swiss authorities and those for civil protection . the initiative also stipulates that the government provide economic support for regions affected by the ban , mainly the cantons of nidwalden , zurich , thurgau , bern and lucerne . the initiative was launched by the pacifist group for a switzerland without an army and filed in september 2007 , and has been signed by over 109 , 224 citizens . in 1997 a similar initiative to ban arms exports was rejected by three out of four voters .\nbut , perhaps , not that surprising . swiss banks have been caught protecting tax dodgers before , but never has this much detail been revealed .\nbut swiss authorities say falciani acted alone . when they came looking for him , he fled to france and turned over his files to french authorities .\nthe following script is from\nthe swiss leaks\nwhich aired on feb . 8 , 2015 . bill whitaker is the correspondent . ira rosen and habiba nosheen , producers .\nafter having ruled out the west german g1 i rifle , which uses caseless ammunition , the gird carried out a competitive evaluation of two weapons : the c42 developed by the federal arms factory and sig ' s sg541 , or , as it is now , the sg550 .\non november 29 the swiss will vote , for the third time since 1972 , on banning the export of weapons and other military materiel . the government has recommended voters reject the initiative .\nthe b\u00fchrle foundation is preparing a catalog of all the works , private and public , mr . gloor said . . he said he believed the new wing could improve the arms dealer\u2019s image because he collected most of his works after the war , in the six years before his death .\nthe country had one mass shooting in 2001 , but a resulting anti - gun referendum failed to pass . the swiss will not give up the gun . can their system work in the u . s . ?\nas for herv\u00e9 falciani , he ' s still a wanted man . in december , swiss authorities charged him with industrial espionage . he says he ' s a whistleblower . the swiss say he ' s a thief . his ex - girlfriend considers him a conman . when falciani first took the files , she traveled with him to beirut . she told a british filmmaker he had hoped to sell the data and make millions .\na 37 - year - old computer security specialist named herv\u00e9 falciani stole the huge cache of data in 2007 and gave it to the french government . it ' s now being used to go after tax cheats all over the world . 60 minutes , working with a group called the international consortium of investigative journalists , obtained the leaked files . they show the bank did business with a collection of international outlaws : tax dodgers , arms dealers and drug smugglers - - offering a rare glimpse into the highly secretive world of swiss banking .\n\u200bswiss made p210 to the 553r and 751 sapr pistols with more options to come in the future . if you are looking for support for air guns please contact soft air at urltoken or ( 763 ) 463 - 1925 .\nthe swiss federation is also wrestling with the implications of displaying the b\u00fchrle collection . the kunsthaus sells a slim book published by the foundation that notes that mr . b\u00fchrle , who died in 1956 , was forced by a swiss court to return 13 looted artworks that he had bought during the war to their owners or descendants . he later bought back nine of them , including a degas that had once been in the possession of the nazi leader hermann g\u00f6ring .\nwhen the interview with falciani was over , the man responsible for the biggest breach and leak in swiss banking history left the way he ' d arrived at our meeting . . . through the streets of paris on his scooter .\nan important point which will certainly not have escaped the swiss procurement authority ' s notice is that the stgw90 will cost about half the price of its predecessor without having to sacrifice any of the latter ' s performance or operational qualities .\nthe 7 . 5mm gp11 and 5 . 6mm gp90 rounds . in order to emphasise the country ' s policy of neutrality , the swiss authorities have tried to distance themselves from the 5 . 56 x 45mm nato round by choosing the designation 5 . 6mm , but the two rounds are in fact interchangeable , except for the fact that the swiss ammunition is optimised for a bore with a 1 - in - 290mm , rather than 1 - in - 178mm , rifling twist .\nthis is the stolen data that is shaking the swiss banking world to its core . it contains names , nationalities , account information , deposit amounts - but most remarkable are these detailed notes revealing the private dealings between hsbc and its clients .\nan earlier version of this article misstated where a group of rabbis has been holding demonstrations urging the museum to protect what the group says is a jewish burial site . the protests have been held at swiss embassies and consulates , not just embassies .\nthe expansion project , expected to be completed by 2020 , is being financed by the city and the state government , or canton , of zurich and the museum\u2019s association of 21 , 000 members , who have pledged to raise more than $ 88 million . the b\u00fchrle foundation , created by descendants of the arms dealer to oversee the collection , will contribute an undisclosed amount .\nin february 1983 , the swiss federal council made public its decision that the new 5 . 6mm sig sg541 assault rifle ( renamed the sg550 at the end of october 1984 ) would be adopted as the standard service weapon of the swiss army . about 600 , 000 weapons would be produced , with the cost of manufacturing the rifle and its ammunition estimated at sfr1 , 600 million , to be spread over 15 years . the rifle will enter service at the beginning of the next decade under the swiss army designation of stgw90 ( sturmgewehr = assault rifle ) , replacing the 7 . 5mm stgw57 . in autumn 1983 , however , a credit of sfr85 million was voted to enable sig to manufacture a first series - production batch of 15 , 000 rifles for delivery in 1986 . two thousand of these should be ready by the end of 1986 for handing over to the army for extensive in - service evaluation during which the rifle could undergo minor modifications to improve its handling . according to the timetable already established , sig will receive the principal order for 135 , 000 rifles in 1987 , for delivery beginning in 1990 . as was the case with the stgw57 , a third of the total production work will be go to the federal arms factory in berne , which will carry out the final assembly of 80 % of the weapons , while another third will be shared out among other swiss companies .\nother critics are questioning whether it is proper for a publicly financed institution to give prominence to the b\u00fchrle collection in a new wing , given that mr . b\u00fchrle was a nazi arms dealer who bought art that had been looted from jewish owners . a book about the collection published last year by two zurich historians , including a former administrator of the kunsthaus , argues that the museum should be more transparent about his biography .\nbut since bulldozers started excavation early this year for the expansion project , a massive sandstone rectangle designed by the architect david chipperfield , the work has dredged up sensitive issues involving the city\u2019s jewish history and the swiss role in the trade of art looted by the nazis in world war ii .\nat the urging of a group in new york , hundreds of orthodox jews have staged demonstrations outside swiss embassies and consulates in london , montreal , new york and tel aviv , calling on the museum to protect a 14th - century jewish burial site that they say is under the new building\u2019s construction site .\nlast month , the swiss jewish federation revisited those issues , hosting a lecture on looted art at the kunsthaus by ronald lauder , the president of the world jewish congress . while there mr . lauder also raised questions about the b\u00fchrle collections . \u201cone is publicly accessible , the other is private , \u201d mr . lauder said . \u201cwe don\u2019t know what\u2019s included in the private collection . \u201d\none of the reasons the crime rate in switzerland is low despite the prevalence of weapons \u2014 and also why the swiss mentality can\u2019t be transposed to the current american reality \u2014 is the culture of responsibility and safety that is anchored in society and passed from generation to generation . kids as young as 12 belong to gun groups in their local communities , where they learn sharpshooting . the swiss shooting sports association runs about 3 , 000 clubs and has 150 , 000 members , including a youth section . many members keep their guns and ammunition at home , while others choose to leave them at the club . and yet , despite such easy access to pistols and rifles , \u201cno members have ever used their guns for criminal purposes , \u201d says max flueckiger , the association\u2019s spokesperson .\n\u201cfrom our point of view , nothing was found so there is no reason to protest , \u201d said jonathan kreutner , the secretary general of the swiss federation of jewish communities . \u201cthey don\u2019t know that the city is very open and that all of the jewish communities are involved in this issue . they don\u2019t know the facts . this is a very marginal group within the ultra - orthodox judaism . \u201d\nsecond half of the 1970s , the swiss ministry of defense undertook to find a replacement for the stgw57 . after a series of in - service tests , carried out in 1978 , of 40 modified sig sg540 and sg543 rifles , the gruppe fur rustungsdienste ( grd ) drew up a staff requirement . in addition to the usual specifications concerning handling , ruggedness and safety of operation , the new rifle had particularly to meet the following requirements :\neven though switzerland has not been involved in an armed conflict since a standoff between catholics and protestants in 1847 , the swiss are very serious not only about their right to own weapons but also to carry them around in public . because of this general acceptance and even pride in gun ownership , nobody bats an eye at the sight of a civilian riding a bus , bike or motorcycle to the shooting range , with a rifle slung across the shoulder .\nnone of this would have surfaced had it not been for this man : herv\u00e9 falciani , an hsbc computer security specialist at the geneva , switzerland , branch . he stole the data in 2007 . he likes that he ' s been called the edward snowden of swiss banking . now a fugitive living in france , he says he grew disillusioned with what he saw at hsbc and began to download\nproof\nof illegal tax evasion : those internal bank files .\nthere is no doubt that sig has succeeded in developing for the swiss army a small - calibre assault rifle which is a worthy successor to the stgw57 , despite the qualities which have earned for the latter a very flattering reputation . the sg550 allows the infantryman greater mobility , gives him more firepower when firing on full automatic than was possible in practice with the 7 . 5mm calibre , and increases his efficiency by simplifying most of the operations required in the rifle ' s use .\nunlike some other heavily armed nations , switzerland\u2019s gun ownership is deeply rooted in a sense of patriotic duty and national identity . weapons are kept at home because of the long - held belief that enemies could invade tiny switzerland quickly , so every soldier had to be able to fight his way to his regiment\u2019s assembly point . ( switzerland was at risk of being invaded by germany during world war ii but was spared , historians say , because every swiss man was armed and trained to shoot . )\nin order to reduce the height of the weapon as far as possible , at the same time maintaining a gap between the magazine and the ground when the rifle is resting on its butt and bipod , the grid has opted for the 20 - round magazine . this decision is not surprising since swiss doctrine has always laid greater emphasis on single , well aimed shots , and since automatic fire can be controlled by the three - round burstlimiter . sig ' s 30round magazine is therefore exclusively for export .\nthe combination of these characteristics makes the prototype sg550s slightly more accurate than the stgw57 , as confirmed by the swiss army during comparative tests of 73 of the long version against stgw57s . with the rifles held firmly in clamps , serials of 24 shots were fired at a range of 300m . the new rifle achieved an overall grouping of 50 % of hits in a 7 x 6cm rectangle ( 226 points out of a possible 240 ) , while the stgw57 achieved a grouping of 7 x 8cm ( 220 points ) .\nsig has taken out a patent for a system of juxtaposing several magazines under the rifle in order to speed up the reloading of the weapon . the right side of each magazine sports two studs which are engaged by a backward pivoting movement in u - shaped slots on the left - hand side of the next magazine . the 20round plastic magazine adopted by the swiss army a 30 - round version is also avail able for export - is transparent and shock , flame and dirt - resistant . it weighs only 90g and is more comfortable to handle in intense cold than metal\nbut the \u201cgun in every closet\u201d tradition was challenged in 2001 , after a disgruntled citizen opened fire with his army rifle inside a regional parliament , killing 14 and injuring 14 others \u2014 the only mass shooting in switzerland\u2019s recent history . the subsequent opposition to widespread gun ownership spearheaded a push for stricter arms legislation . the government and pro - gun groups argued , however , that the country\u2019s existing laws regulating the sale , ownership and licensing of private guns , which includes a ban on carrying concealed weapons , are stringent enough . the law allows citizens or legal residents over the age of 18 , who have obtained a permit from the government and who have no criminal record or history of mental illness , to buy up to three weapons from an authorized dealer , with the exception of automatic firearms and selective fire weapons , which are banned . semiautomatics , which have caused havoc in the u . s . , can be legally purchased .\nthe manufacturer seems to have made a technological breakthrough , however , in the use of a plastic material for the stock , handguard , pistol grip and magazine . neither the composition of this material nor the identity of the swiss laboratory which developed it has yet been revealed . claimed to be far superior to zytel in its strength and homogeneity , it is said to be capable of withstanding shocks , such as the firing of a grenade , at any temperature from - 40 ' c to + 50 c without its properties being altered . the four surfaces of the handguard and the stock can be submitted to the pendulum test , against steel or concrete , without breakage or cracking resulting .\nthe design of the sig sg550 . derived from that of the sg540 , incorporates numerous innovations which contribute to its accuracy which is greater than that of the stgw57 - and which make it an almost perfect weapon from the human engineering point of view . the heavy barrel and the chamber are hammered from a single piece . the adjustable sight includes a device for night firing . a folding bipod is attached to the handguard . the shape of the stock facilitates the instinctive shouldering of the weapon and , compared to the stgw57 , the reduction in the height of the weapon decreases by 20 % the area of the target presented by a prone firer . the swiss service - issue accessories comprise a cleaning kit , juxtaposable magazines , a charger and a bayonet . the reload ammunition is kept in ten - round clips ,\nalthough it was recognised that the 7 . 5mm gp11 round was no longer compatible with the nevv requirement for a lighter rifle , the calibre and ammunition had still to be determined . while accepting that combat generally takes place at ranges not exceeding 150 - 200m , the grd nevertheless wished to have a round which would be effective out to 600m . taking this into account , the 5 . 56 x 45mm calibre seemed insufficient , at least in the form of the m 93 round and at a time when the results of the nato trials aimed at adopting a new standard round had not yet been made known . it can be assumed , however , that the promising performance of the new belgian ss109 ammunition had not escaped the attention of the swiss military authorities , since they decided to evaluate two new calibres - 6 . 45mm and 5 . 6mm .\nintegral rails on the receiver , at the base of the chamber , and a conical mortise machined in the base of the back sight allow the fitting of day or night optical sights . this method has been borrowed from the sg540 where it has worked well . the swiss army maintains that a footsoldier should be able to fight tanks and therefore plans to use the fn / luchaire 58n series rifle grenades which are attached to the flash suppressor and held in place by a collar . the tail of the grenade is fitted with a bullet trap so the projectile can be launched using normal gp90 ammunition . no sighting scale is necessary by lining up the hood protecting the front sight with the outer surface of the grenade , a range of 75m will be reached automatically . for other ranges , however , the firer himself has to estimate the correct angle of elevation .\nthis was the backdrop for the first scandal involving pilatus , a maker of single - engine aircraft based in central switzerland , which counted among its founders emil georg b\u00fchrle , father of dieter . in 1978 an anti - establishment magazine revealed that the company ' s pc - 7 training aircraft could be easily adapted to carry bombs .\nat first the government denied this ,\nsaid jean - marie pellaux , author of a book on the affair .\nthen , following various media revelations , it claimed this didn ' t violate swiss law as the planes hadn ' t been modified in switzerland .\nnicknamed the\npoor man ' s bombers\nbecause of their relatively modest cost , pc - 7s are said to have been used by the cia in laos in 1962 , in myanmar , guatemala , mexico , chile , bolivia and nigeria . more recently pilatus products have been spotted in iraq , south africa and darfur .\nthe sg550 is mechanically similar to the sg540 and sg543 rifles already described in the idr ( 7 / 1982 , p . 875 ) and which were used as a base for perfecting the new rifle . sig has again designed a gas - operated weapon with a piston acting on the bolt carrier , which locks and unlocks a rotating bolt with two front lugs . that apart , the sg550 is much less complex than the stgw57 , made up of only 174 parts , compared to the 237 of the weapon it will replace . the use of sheetmetal stampings and plastic material has permitted the weight to be reduced to 4kg for the standard rifle fitted with an empty magazine , 0 . 1 kg less than the maximum weight stipulated by the gird . armed with the rifle and the standard service issue of 120 cartridges , the swiss soldier will not have to carry more than 6kg , a load lighter by 4 . 3kg compared to the stgw57 with the same amount of ammunition .\n1 - that it should serve as the basis for a family of weapons , including a standard rifle and a shortened version , the latter to be used as a personal weapon for headquarters staff , commanders , tank crews , paratroops , and special units .\n3 - that it should be much lighter than the stgw57 which is considered to be too heavy and bulky , thus restricting the soldier ' s battlefield mobility .\nthe sg550 stripped . from left to right and from bottom to top : gas regulator , upper handguard , barrel / receiver assembly , cocking lever bolt carrier , bolt and firing - pin retaining pin , firing pin and spring , lower handguard , lower - receiver take - down pins , butt / trigger / lower - receiver assembly ' hinged bipod , magazine base , box magazine magazine spring and follower , charger , bayonet and scabbard , cleaning kit , and sling .\nin accordance with the staff requirement , the new service rifle is being offered in two versions : the sg550 standard weapon , measuring 100cm in length , and the sg551 short - barrel headquarters weapon which is only 82 . 7cm long and weighs 3 . 43kg . both are fitted with a stock which can be folded , bringing their respective lengths down to 77 and 60cm . unlike the standard version , the sg551 has no bipod or bayonet attachment lug and cannot fire rifle grenades .\nalthough the general design of the new rifle owes a good deal to that of the sg540 , sig has introduced numerous improvements which make the sg550 one of the most carefully conceived assault rifles of the present generation . a description of the gas operation is the best way to support this statement . instead of entering the gas cylinder directly , as is the case with many other gas - operated weapons , the gas passes through the port of the gas intake into an lshaped channel machined in the piston head . it is thus directed forward towards the cylinder head / gas regulator and the build - up of pressure over the piston head makes the piston recoil , transfering its energy to the bolt carrier , which in turn unlocks the bolt . as the piston moves back however , the gas port and the l shaped channel move out of alignment and the piston head thus blocks the port , cutting off the supply of gas to the cylinder . the latter is fitted with an exhaust port through which the surplus gas in the cylinder and the combustion residues are evacuated . this system ensures that only the exact amount of gas needed to impart the necessary momentum to the moving parts is admitted from the bore . the moving parts are therefore subjected to less mechanical stress , increasing their useful life . the rifle is fitted with a two - position gas regulator , which is adjusted either by hand or , if necessary , with the aid of a cartridge or bayonet , so that if the weapon becomes seriously fouled the supply of gas can be increased . with the same aim of reducing wear on the most used parts , the interior of the receiver is fitted with rails which guide the bolt carrier and bolt , thus reducing the transversal stress .\na close - up revealing the ingenious simplicity of the sg550 . the single forward ring holds the gas intake , the gas cylinder and its regulator , the front sights , the bayonet lug and the sling swivel the gas regulator has two positions one for normal operation and one in which the gas supply is increased , for use when the weapon is seriously fouled . the photo shows the night sight raised hiding the day sight . the protective foresight hood is also used for aiming - to give a range of 75m when launching 500g fn / luchaire type 58 - n anti - tank grenades . these grenades can be fired using standard ammunition .\nin order to obtain the firing accuracy required by the grid , sig has in particular modified the barrel - manufacturing process . the chamber is now forged at the same time as the bore so that irregularities in alignment which can occur when the bore is hollowed out after hammering are avoided .\nthe rear sight is soldered on to the back of the receiver . it is fitted with a fourposition drum adjusted by means of micrometer screws for elevation and windage . adjustment of the drum by one notch displaces the point of impact by 25mm at 100m . at ranges of 200 , 300 and 400m , the firer aims through an aperture sight . for firing at 100m or less , he has an open sight , which is flanked by two luminous tritium spots for night firing . the foresight is protected by a hood and is doubled by a folding night sight which , when erected , reveals the third luminous spot necessary for night firing . the sight base is 540mm ( 466mm on the sg551 ) , which is one of the longest on a modern assault rifle after the heckler & koch g41 ( 556mm ) . when the day sight is adjusted , the night sight is also adjusted automatically .\nthe aluminium bipod is no longer fixed by a ring to the barrel but its attachment is slid inside the lower handguard and held in place by the upper handguard . it therefore no longer contributes to barrel vibration , a phenomenon which , in the case of the sg542 , could displace the point of impact by 20cm at 300m .\neven more significant was the result of a test in which 24 long - version rifles , mounted on their bipods , were used by four firers , each firer firing two serials of ten shots each from each rifle . the average grouping ( 100 points ) was 21 . 8x i 9 . 4cm ( 91 . 1 points ) when the aperture sight was used and 18 . 4 x 17cm ( 93 . 1 points ) when a telescopic sight with x 4 magnification was used . when eight of the headquarters weapons were tested under the same conditions , it was found that the shorter barrel did not affect accuracy when the telescopic sight was used ( rectangular grouping of 18 . 4 x 16 . 8cm - 93 . 6 points ) although , with a sight base shorter by 74mm , there was some effect on accuracy when the mechanical sights were used ( 25 x 22 . 2cm . - 88 . 8 points ) .\nthe sg550 and sg551 are not far from perfection as far as their human engineering is concerned . operation of the rifle is as easy for left - handed firers as it is for right - handed ones , as far as manipulation of the cocking handle ( slightly turning the rifle if necessary ) , the magazine catch and the fire - selector on the right - hand side of the receiver are concerned . the fire - selector , which is combined with the manual safety , falls easily under the thumb and can be manipulated by the firer without his having to take his hand off the pistol grip . the boltstop catch is perhaps more difficult for the left - handed firer to manipulate , but he can free the bolt by a light pull on the cocking lever , which is covered with soft rubber . finally , the trigger guard is hinged and can be swung to the left or to the right for firing with arctic - gloved hands .\nafter the first in - service trials , sig modified the shape and position of the pistol grip , both to obtain the optimum distance between the hand and the trigger , and to bring the hand nearer to the axis of the bore to increase stability when firing and to reduce muzzle climb . or was able to confirm during an exclusive test accorded it by sig that these aims have been achieved , both in semi - automatic and in automatic fire .\nbecause the sights are quite low , standing about 35mm high from the axis of the barrel , the firer , when in the prone position , presents a target which is about 20 % smaller than is the case with the stgw57 . the relatively thin stock facilitates the instinctive shouldering of the rifle for firing , with the shooting eye falling naturally on to the line of sight . the stock is semi - skeleton in form , thus lightening the rifle , but above all offering a very firm grip if the soldier has to deal a blow , parry a thrust , or use his bayonet . the butt plate is made of hardened non - slip rubber which gives excellent grip even when the rifle is shouldered against a wet or snowcovered battledress , and which allows the weapon to be used as a support to help the soldier in mountainous terrain .\nwhen the stock is folded along the right side of the rifle , it is held in place by a stud on the lower handguard which engages a stud socket in the butt . a good pull brings the stock back to its initial position into which it is locked automatically by a butt catch . it is to be regretted , however , that when the stock is folded it is relatively difficult for left - handed firers to remove or insert the magazine .\nthe thickness of the handguard has been kept down so that the soldier can comfortably carry his rifle by holding it with one hand near the chamber , under which is the weapon ' s centre of gravity , thus obviating the need for a carrying handle .\nthe handguard extends as far forward as the front ring to prevent the firer ' s hand from being burned by contact with an overheated barrel . this single ring fulfills several functions : it holds the handguard in place and it supports the gas intake port , the gas cylinder / regulator , the bayonet attachment lug , the sling swivel and the front sights and their protective hood .\nfield - stripping and reassembly , which can be carried out without any tools , is simpler again than with the sg540 , whether it involves withdrawing the cocking handle , extracting the gas cylinder , or dismantling the bipod and the handguard , the two sections of which slide into one another and are secured by hooks .\nthe right - hand side of the sg550 , with the stock folded and held in place by a stud on the lower handguard . it should be noted that , in this position , the stock makes manipulation of the magazine awkward for left - handed firers . two rubber sealing flanges seal the cockinglever channel and protect the mechanism from dirt . ventilation slots in the handguard help to cool the barrel and raise the cook - off threshold to 240 rounds / min . the handguards are not bulky and the rifle can be carried in one hand , holding it level with the chamber , under which the weapon ' s centre of gravity is situated .\nwhile sig has made no great innovations in the fabrication of the metal parts of the sg550 and sg551 compared with the sg540 , the company has nevertheless increased the strength and rigidity of the receiver , particularly the magazine housing and the rear part against which the bolt assembly recoils . it has not been considered necessary to chrome the bore , but the barrel , which is drawn from a chrome - nickel - steel bar , is thicker , particularly at the chamber , where its diameter is 28mm . great attention has been paid to protecting the exterior surfaces because of the severe conditions which can be encountered in switzerland . after being phosphatised but before finishing , the metal is subjected to a treatment which smooths the surfaces and which , according to sig , greatly increases its resistance to knocks and to corrosive agents .\ndespite the low weight of the magazine - 90g for the 20 - round version , and 11 0g for the 30 - round one - it is just as robust and , being transparent , permits a rapid check of the number of rounds remaining . loaded , it will withstand being dropped from a height of 5m on to hard ground , even at - 30 ' c . during endurance tests , it was thrown 45 times on to concrete from a height of 1 . 5m , with the lips facing downwards , without any deformation occurring . even when empty , it can support the weight of a man without breaking or bending . finally , it is f lameresistant , and in intense cold more comfortable to handle than a metal magazine . more than 800 , 000 rounds were fired using the first 40 of the 105 prototype weapons produced for the competitive evaluation phase , without any malfunctions attributable to the magazine . since the reliability of an automatic weapon depends first and foremost on that of its magazine , such qualities deserve to be underlined , as idr has already done in the case of the magazine used in the steyr - poch aug - 77 ( see idr 10 / 1982 , pp . 1 421 - 1424 ) .\ndrawing on the common practice of taping one or more magazines together ( lying head - totoe in relation to another ) to speed up reloading , sig has taken out a patent for a\nmultipack\nsystem , approved by the grd which allows the soldier to fix three or more magazines under his rifle . to fit the magazines together , all that is necessary is to insert two studs on the right - hand wall of the second magazine into two u - shaped slots fitted against the lefthand wall of the first magazine which is engaged in the rifle . one slot is open towards the top and the other towards the front ( see photo ) . a third magazine can be attached in the same way to the second . as all the magazines have slots and studs , there is no preferential order . one advantage of this system is that all the magazines are in the upright posi tion , lessening the risk of dirt entering the spare magazines if accidentally banged against the ground . even if , despite all , they are exposed to sand , mud or snow , the presence of these foreign agents is more easily spotted because the magazines are transparent . in addition , the gap between each magazine has been carefully calculated so that the magazine can be switched with one hand without any fumbling - the author put this to the test at length .\nthe cook - off threshold of the ammunition is high , being situated at 240 rounds / min compared with the 160 rounds / min specified by the grd this results from the carefully calculated thickness of the rear end of the barrel which ensures good heat diffusion during tests , the highest temperature was recorded at a point 1 5cm from the chamber - and from the good ventilation given by the openings in the handguard . operating safety is also increased by a safety catch which pre vents the hammer from falling until the breech is completely locked . in accordance with the specifications , the rifle withstands the firing of at least 600 500g grenades with the stock braced against concrete ( the manufacturer claims to have fired more than 1 , 000 without incident ) and also the traditional 2m drop test , from any angle .\nthe sg550 and sg551 came through various reliability tests with excellent results , due in large part to the improvement made in waterproofing the receiver as compared to the sg540 . thus , the channel along which the cocking lever rides on each side is sealed by a flange of supple , resistant rubber which protects the mechanism from foreign bodies . the new rifles stood up well to exposure to dust in both static and dynamic tests which were followed each time by the firing of 100 rounds on semi - automatic and 2\n20 rounds in bursts . they also coped successfully with the sand test : the loaded rifle , with the bolt locked , was dragged 20 times on each side through sand at an angle of 55 degrees over a distance of 2 . 5m and at a speed of 0 . 5m / s . after each time , the rifle had to fire five rounds without jamming . for the mud test , the grd adopted the nato norm of 12 successive baths . the sg550 and sg551 came through it all with flying colours .\nthe operational tests were carried out at a temperature of - 20 ' c on the jungfraujoch , at more than 4 , 000m ( i 3 , 000ft ) altitude , the tests included filling the loaded weapon , bolt open , with snow and leaving it until it was frozen solid . a soldier then had to be able to make it ready to fire within 30 seconds using only his service - issue equipment of knife , bayonet and cleaning kit . . . and by vigorous kicks on the cocking lever .\nthe barrel is fitted with a flash suppressor with the standard diameter of 22mm . there are plans to design a new bayonet for the rifle even though the current service model can be fitted . par\nticular care has been taken with the shape and orientation of the flash - suppressor slots in order to reduce muzzle flash and avoid sand or snow being kicked up by the gas escaping once the bullet has cleared the barrel , when firing in the prone position .\nthe soldier will normally carry his spare ammunition in ten - round clips . using a charger , he reloads the magazine by simple thumb pressure .\nthe service - issue cleaning kit , which was designed with the needs of competition shooting in mind , is quite voluminous and has to be carried separately . the manufacturer has , however , de signed a smaller kit , which can be fitted in the rifle ' s pistol grip , for export .\nthe standard - version sg550 and the short - version sg551 head uarters weapon . because of budgetary constraints , the gruppe for r6stungsdienste ( grid ) has provisionally shelved its plans to procure the sg551 , even though this version fully meets the specifications of the staff requirement . sig will nevertheless offer both versions for export . the short version is not fitted with a bipod and cannot be armed with a bayonet , nor can it fire grenades ,\nas far as exports are concerned , the new family of rifles will also be available with a 1 - in - 1 78mm rifling twist to fire the ss109 nato standard ammunition . they are not likely to be among the cheapest in their category , but these are comprehensively designed weapons . in addition to offering all of the functions a modern assault rifle is expected to perform , at a high quality / price ratio , they have an estimated service life of 30 years - which speaks volumes for their intrinsic sturdiness .\nurltoken to earn bullseye bucks , make sure you are logged - in to your pyramydair account when you create this link .\nitem comes in various specifications . check product details to select what is best for you .\njoin the pyramyd air mailing list and receive 10 % off your next purchase . our e - mails are filled with new products , deals , sneak peeks , tips and tricks , contests and more - sign up today !\nairgun safety is no accident . you must be 18 years or older to buy any air gun or air rifle in our store . click here to read about proper airgun and airsoft gun safety measures .\ncopyright \u00a9 1999 - 2018 pyramyd air . all rights reserved . all other designated trademarks , copyrights , and brands are the property of their respective owners .\nbunker 501 uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website . we also use this to provide you with relevant advertisement . with these cookies we and third parties can monitor your browse behavior in and outside our website . if you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it . find out more .\nplease note : you must be 18 years of age or older to order and conform to all laws governing the use and ownership of airguns in your local area . more info\nfree pellets add any 4 tins to your cart & 1 will be free . mix & match or order all the same , either way you get the lowest priced tin for free .\nsorry , we just need to make sure you ' re not a robot . for best results , please make sure your browser is accepting cookies .\nthese guns were repainted and modified versions of used models purchased in switzerland . in an email to one of the stores that was selling the guns , the rcmp said they suspected the guns could be converted to automatic weapons .\nautomatic weapons are banned in canada . semi - automatics are allowed as long as their magazines hold only five rounds .\nit ' s not clear why the rcmp decided to prohibit a whole class of guns , including about 2 , 000 that had been legally purchased in canada . the rcmp did not make an announcement about the ban and has not answered calls or emails from cbc news .\nthe national firearms association published the news about the ban on its facebook page and website , and portrayed the prohibition as the beginning of a siege on other types of guns .\nmonday afternoon , after the matter had been brought up by conservative mps in the house of commons who promised to support law - abiding gun owners , public safety minister steven blaney ' s office issued a statement announcing the amnesty .\nthe minister announced his intent to bring forward an amnesty to ensure that individuals in possession of these firearms can continue to possess their property without threat of criminal charges ,\nwrote spokesman jean - christophe de le rue .\nj . r . cox , who operates the shooting edge , a calgary gun store , told cbc the military - style carbines are the most expensive on the market , costing about $ 4 , 000 .\nthere is a movement within the rcmp and they don ' t like to see guns in the hands of anybody but themselves ,\nhe said about the mounties ' attempt to put them on a prohibited list .\nthis story has been updated from an earlier version to correct that the amnesty is for two years .\nthis story has been updated from an earlier version to correct that the amnesty is for five years .\naudience relations , cbc p . o . box 500 station a toronto , on canada , m5w 1e6"]}
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", "topic": 6}], "title": "jetking infotrain", "paragraphs": ["jetking infotrain ltd . stock price , share price , live bse / nse , jetking infotrain ltd . bids offers . buy / sell jetking infotrain ltd . news & tips , & f & o ; quotes\nwant to know if jetking infotrain ltd . is right ? and more . .\njetking infotrain disclosures under reg . 29 ( 2 ) of sebi ( sast ) regulations , 2011\nurvashi bharwani , daughter of shri nandu bharwani , joint managing director of jetking infotrain ltd has over nine years of experience across all departments in jetking .\nas founder of jetking infotrain limited , he once again led the way in 1991 and pioneered franchising in computer hardware & networking training institutes .\ncomputer education firm jetking infotrain is entering the overseas computer hardware training market , with plans to open centres in sri lanka , bangladesh , nepal and nigeria next fiscal .\njetking infotrain ltd . , incorporated in the year 1983 , is a small cap company ( having a market cap of rs 27 . 32 crore ) operating in information technology sector .\nterms and conditions : by clicking on submit , i authorize jetking infotrain ltd and its partners to call me and send course information via email and phone upto a period of 6 months .\nindia today got together with siddarth bharwani , vice president at jetking infotrain limited , an it and ims training institute , to know more about the issues contributing to such a dismal picture .\nestablished in 1947 as a do - it - yourself radio kit company , jetking infotrain ltd . has now become india\u2019s pioneer digital skills institute with more than 100 centers pan india and overseas .\njetking infotrain notice of the board meeting ( no : 06 / 2017 - 18 ) to be held on tuesday , 30th january 2018 at 2 . 30 p . m . and closure of the tr . . .\nexperienced and trained faculty from jetking will visit your college and take the lectures .\njetking info standalone dec ' 15 total income from operations at rs 6 . 55 crore\njetking info standalone sep ' 15 total income from operations at rs 6 . 70 crore\njetking info standalone mar ' 15 total income from operations at rs 6 . 36 crore\njetking info standalone dec ' 14 total income from operations at rs 6 . 18 crore\non the basis of her learnings , she developed a sales and marketing process manual for jetking .\nshe joined jetking back in 2008 , equipped with advanced management skills as vice president \u2013 operations .\njetking has helped me to start my career . i joined jetking to complete mcse2000 certification in 2013 . after completing the certification , i was placed in rohan builders as system administrator and later moved to microsense pvt ltd as network engineer . i thank jetking for offering me a successful career path .\njetking provides you various certifications under it depend on what you choose . check out our courses today !\nmr . harsh bharwani spearheads the international business , dedicated services and employability services division initiatives at jetking .\nhe has been responsible for the expansion of jetking network in east india , a virgin territory for jetking and it has been growing exponentially . he has researched and explored business opportunities in usa , china and south africa . under his leadership only jetking foray into international market and successfully opened centres in vietnam and nepal .\nshe was then assigned to lead the sales and marketing departments at jetking for a year and a half .\nshe has also worked on implementing the erp system in jetking and has handled hr for a short while .\njetking was quick to the partner with the retailers association\u2019s skill council of india . and is the first partner to launch the jetking certified sales associate program in 4 centres across india \u2013 delhi , mumbai , kolkatta and hyderabad .\nunder his leadership , jetking has been a recipient of the best franchisor award and small business award by franchise india .\nafter puc , i started my course with jetking , a place where average students can gain tremendous knowledge . the faculty is really supportive and give individual attention . i got placed with fico with excellent ctc , really appreciate the support jetking has offered !\nas we are witnessing the fourth revolution through rapid digital transformation , at jetking we strive to provide quality human resources . . .\nhe had set up , heading and managing office in east india a virgin territory for jetking and it has been growing devastatingly . he has researched and explored the opportunities in usa , china and south africa . under his surveillance , jetking foray into international market by signing international agreement with fpt university - vietnam\u2019s leading university to set up \u2018jetking learning centers\u2019 for capacity building and talent development in vietnam .\nafter completing her bachelors in management studies from jai hind , mumbai in marketing and finance , urvashi started her career in jetking in 2004 . she started her career in sales and marketing departments , taking time initially to first understand the nuances of running a jetking learning centre .\nshe completed her mba from the indian school of business , hyderabad in 2008 post which she led sales and marketing at jetking for a couple of years .\nin early 2012 , she succeeded in obtaining a new project for jetking , awarded by the government of haryana to train over thousand students for retail sector . on successful completion of this project , she set up a new training vertical for jetking in the same space - retailability in which she trained over 200 students .\ncertifications makes technology professionals more likely to get hired , demonstrate clear business impact and advance their careers . learn more about jetking global certifications & fuel a successful career .\nthe digital revolution has changed the world . since 1947 , jetking has trained 7 , 00 , 000 students and turned them into professionals working at the most influential organisations in the world . today , jetking is focused on training students to be ready for the major changes that will take place in 2025 due to global digitization . a pioneer in the smartlab plus training methodology , jetking digital courses give students an extra edge , through practicals , soft skills training , and sessions to help fluency in spoken english ; personality development and yoga . at jetking , our goal is to create a generation of exceptional professionals to be instrumental in bringing alive the digital india dream .\nurvashi b . thadhani has been a part of the exciting journey with jetking since 2004 . she has closely worked with all the departments in jetking and has a vast understanding of the functions and working of the organization . she has played an instrumental role in conducting extensive market research , franchise support , handling accounts and finance and refining the product offering .\njetking infotrain ltd . key products / revenue segments include income from franchise which contributed rs 13 . 43 crore to sales value ( 56 . 81 % of total sales ) , training & maintenance fees which contributed rs 9 . 89 crore to sales value ( 41 . 82 % of total sales ) , software packages ( courseware ) which contributed rs . 23 crore to sales value ( 0 . 97 % of total sales ) and other operating revenue which contributed rs . 09 crore to sales value ( 0 . 38 % of total sales ) for the year ending 31 - mar - 2017 .\nin early 2012 , she succeeded in obtaining a new project for jetking . this was awarded by the government of haryana , urban development to train customer relation executives for the retail and sales sectors in haryana .\nnandu g . bharwani has been a strong pillar of jetking , lending his keen inter - personal skills and business acumen for the expansion and growth of the company . he has been associated with the business since the early 1970s when jetking was known as navbharat radio agencies and was a leader in radios and transistors . he was instrumental in expanding and supporting a vast network of more than 3 , 000 retail outlets across india .\njetking is most trusted leader in terms of recognition and credibility ; both within the industry and amongst the students to achieve their smart goals . when you join hands with the leader you will be exposed to rewarding opportunities .\njetking is most trusted leader in terms of recognition and credibility ; both within the industry and among the students to achieve their smart goals . when you join hands with the leader you will be exposed to rewarding opportunities .\nin 2007 , she took a one year sabatical from jetking to join one of the most prestigious business schools , indian school of business , hyderabad . once again , she opted to do a dual specialization in marketing and finance .\njetking has helped me grow both professionally . the course structure is extremely relevant ad focused on practicals which helped me score high in certification . the personality development module has really helped me crack the interview and today i am working in my dream company .\nnandu bharwani or ngb as he is popularly known is spiritually inclined and highly active . he continues to play an active role till date and heads the accounts and finance departments at jetking . he believes in out of the box thinking and has a unique way of solving problems . credit for streamlining the company\u2019s processes goes to him . in the year 2009 tax law educare society acknowledged his efforts and honoured him with an excellence award . his focus and optimism helped him ensure jetking is a zero debt it company .\navinash bharwani\u2019s focus area is to grow and maintain jetking\u2019s vast franchising network . he leads all aspects of the franchising and government association function that span across education , skill development , it and recruitment . he studied commerce at jai hind college from the university of mumbai .\nfor the past decade harsh bharwani has trained over 40 , 000 + students on success , confidence , social skills , leadership , business , health and finance . harsh bharwani is heading jetking the largest it training company in india in the space of hardware and networking training .\njetking had been conducting gpb scholarship programs since the last 12 years . she made the process more efficient by ensuring that it was launched in a streamlined manner across india . she also defined various processes so that the centers could implement it easily and gain maximum benefit out of it .\nthe biggest challenge faced by jetking at that point in time was streamlining the accounts and logistics department . she ensured that these departments were streamlined in six months and in the process set up standard operating procedures for these departments . she was also instrumental in implementing sap b1 in accounts and logistics .\nwe at jetking believe that together we can stretch the limits of what is possible . with our proven business model and usp such as 100 % job guarantee , bank loans , franchisee first support , we can together establish a head start for you and create a strong market share in minimal time .\nhe cut his teeth into the business of electronics in early 1970s . navbharat radio , as jetking was known then , was a leader in radios and transistors . nandu was given the responsibility of expanding and supporting a vast network of more than 3000 retail outlets spread over every nook and cranny of india .\njetking institution alliance is a platform providing comprehensive training on latest technologies ; under this program we form alliance with educational institutions and colleges to impart courses that are designed as per industry standards to increase the placement probabilities of the students . the campus connect initiative aims to enhance the education level of students making them employable .\nthis manual became the key for the orientation of any new joinee in jetking learning centers . she gave thrust to the company\u2019s mass counselling program \u2018nayee disha\u2019 and played an important role in making it a huge success . she encouraged and influenced an increasing number of centres to conduct these programs collectively as well as independently .\nwe at jetking believe that together we can stretch the limits of what is possible . with our proven business model and usp such as 100 % job guarantee , bank loans , franchisee first support , we can together establish a head start for you and create a strong market share in minimal time . be a part of the future .\ndiscerning of the demand gap in the it field during the boom of the 1990 ' s , mr . suresh g . bharwani laid the foundation of the jetking school of electronics technology at sewri , mumbai . the school trained individuals of all backgrounds and assured them a 100 % placement guarantee ; something that no one had ever dared to do .\nwith the vision to promote and the conviction to disseminate computer hardware and networking education across the nation , mr . suresh g . bharwani , set up the first computer hardware training institute in 1990 that offered innovative courses . he tapped the burgeoning computer market by refashioning jetking , the radio and transistor manufacturing business , into a computer hardware and networking training institute .\nambitious about taking his family business to new heights and continue to expand overseas , siddarth bharwani is a third generation entrepreneur . he was previously responsible rejigging jetking\u2019s brand image and is now leading the charge to tripling the business turnover within next few years . he completed his studies from bond university , australia and has 8 years of experience in the field of marketing & brand management . siddarth is a true \u201capple\u201d devotee and a tech fanatic .\nwith the world going through constant digital transformation , a professional it certification will make you a part of the revolution and change . jetking , has for more than a decade , been the first choice among students and professionals looking to make that important leap towards a career in the it industry . whether you are looking to become a networking professional or open your own hardware and networking business , we help you understand the industry while giving you the required skills to be unique .\nmr . siddarth suresh bharwani spearheads the marketing and brand communication initiatives at jetking . a complete marketing buff , he has been instrumental in the development of the new brand identity change to make it a brand of the future . having completed his graduating studies from bond university , australia , siddarth is an avid reader with a spiritual bend , he exudes superior people management and analytical skills . his honesty in his approach and passion for all things digital siddarth is passionate about uncompromised customer satisfaction and believes in quality of services to all his customers .\njetking info is in the computers - software - training sector . the current market capitalisation stands at rs 27 . 32 crore . the company management includes suresh g bharwani - chairman & managing director , nandu g bharwani - joint managing director & cfo , mehul k kuwadia - director , surjit banga - director , manoj mandavgane - director , seema mahajan - director . it is listed on the bse with a bse code of 517063 . its registered office is at 401 , bussa udyog bhavan , tokersi jivraj road , , sewri ( w ) , mumbai , maharashtra - 400015 . their registrars are sharex dynamic ( india ) pvt . ltd .\nthe institute , which has 100 centres across india , a majority of which are franchise - run , currently has a small presence in vietnam with two centres . \u201cwe will start with a 500 - capacity centre each in sri lanka , bangladesh and nepal , while the nigerian outlet will have a 1 , 000 - student capacity . we will be opening these centres through tie - ups with local partners , \u201d suresh g . bharwani , chairman and managing director , told business line .\nthe bse - listed firm is tying up with the national skill development council to implement a five - year programme involving vocational education through 400 centres . the council has agreed to fund about rs 80 crore for the project .\nthe council has similar programmes with computer education firms such as niit and centum , part of the airtel group .\nbharwani said the first of these centres would be opened in april , with 20 more planned for the year and another 100 in the year after . the centre would provide vocational education in a variety of trades on the digital platform . \u201cwe have developed a cloud - based digital platform , through which students can learn through a mix of digital lectures , practical and tutorials , \u201d he said .\nit is in the process of finalising a deal with the gujarat government to provide training to 3 , 000 students every year for three years . the state government is willing to fund rs 50 crore for the programme . it has a similar programme running with the andhra pradesh government .\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 , . . .\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 . . .\nour courses are designed in such a way where not only students are job - ready from day 1 , but also taught the most in - demand technologies relevant in the near future . these courses drafted after extensive discussion with the industry and direct 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networking ? there is nothing to worry as we are providing you exclusive courses , worth all your pennies spent ! try it and you will not regret . be the professional you always wanted to be .\nget your hardware networking certification now so that you can become a crucial part of the industry ' s transformation and prove the it world that you are choosing not to compromise .\nsearching for a job in the hardware and networking field ? what are the chances that you will get one ? what if we tell you that we can guarantee you a job ? get certified now and make the companies run behind you for offering you a job . we have for you a range of coveted certifications , including ccna and mcsa . register to know more .\n5th floor , amore bldg . , junction of 2nd & 4th road , khar ( w ) , mumbai - 400052 .\ncomputers today have become as ubiquitous as televisions in india . with the advent of computer technology , many home and offices need to be maintained and troubleshoot to ensure better performance and efficiency . this has given rise to the demand for it networking professionals who are qualified and skilled in hardware and networking .\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 4 . 74 crore , down - 10 . 30 % from last quarter sales of rs 5 . 28 crore and down - 13 . 62 % from last year same quarter sales of rs 5 . 48 crore company has reported net profit after tax of rs - . 64 crore in latest quarter .\nthe company\u2019s top management includes mr . manoj mandavgane , mr . mehul k kuwadia , mr . nandu g bharwani , mr . suresh g bharwani , mr . surjit banga , ms . seema mahajan . company has knav & co . as its auditors as on 31 - 03 - 2018 , the company has a total of 5 , 907 , 500 shares outstanding .\ndate sources : live bse and nse quotes service : tickerplant | corporate data , f & o data & historical price volume 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cent have suitable skills to be employed in software or product market , and only 7 per cent can handle core engineering tasks .\naccording to the hrd ministry , india has 6 , 214 engineering and technology institutions which are enrolling 2 . 9 million students . around 1 . 5 million engineers are released into the job market every year . but the dismal state of higher education in india ensures that they simply do not have adequate skills to be employed .\nso , what can happen when such a large population of youth do not get jobs ? experts say that this may cause serious instability in the economic and social conditions in the country , along with wide scale dissatisfaction and disillusionment .\nthough the quantity of universities , colleges and programmes are going on increasing in the country , the lack of quality education persists . profit - hungry managements , lack of skill education , resplendent corruption , focus on rote - learning methods , and shortage of faculty ( both in quantity and quality ) are the major issues plaguing higher education . graduates are collecting their degrees despite not being skilled enough to be a productive part of the indian economy .\nthe ability to apply the concepts learnt to constantly develop innovative things and find solutions to complex problems are main factors working behind the employability of an engineer .\nthe state of the economy also plays a major role for employment generation . industry insiders say that in a strained economic condition , companies do not want to spend much on training and would prefer candidates with some skill sets who can be made billable soon .\nlocation factor : according to the aspiring minds report , in tier - 1 cities such as mumbai , bangalore and hyderabad , 18 . 26 per cent of software engineers are job ready , while in tier - 2 cities such as pune , nagpur and surat , 14 . 17 per cent are employable\nthis shows that the candidates from lower tier cities are not getting the same opportunities as those hailing from tier - 1 cities , even if they are equally qualified and skilled . the chances of finding a job for such a person is 24 per cent lower and the earning per - year salary would also be rs 66 , 000 lesser\nproblems with english language along with issues in computer programming make these students ineligible for employment . the difference in english and cognitive skill modules may only be a function of the input quality of the students . there is a consistent trend that the maximum gap is in computer programming , followed by cognitive skills and english and least in other domain skills .\nbasically the tier 3 cities are the one with the lowest employability rate . this is because of the insufficient infrastructure for developing skilled specific knowledge .\nthe course contents do not focus on areas which will actually help in the job industry after employment . there is a big gap between what the market needs and what indian education equips its future employees with . despite exponential changes in science and technology round the world , the syllabus is hardly ever updated .\nfor instance , while mobile computing is proving to be the next growth driver for the industry , the curriculum does not reflect it ,\nsays bharwani .\nthe traditional education sector in india has not evolved at the same pace as the industry . the expectations that the companies have from their candidates and the skills that engineering graduates bring in , do not match ,\nhe adds .\nthere are more than 33 , 023 colleges in india granting degrees . there are not enough quality teachers for all of these educational institutes .\nafter multinational companies , the it big shots of india , and the smaller engineering companies have had their pick , many from the remaining engineering graduates go on to get a phd and join as faculty at engineering institutes . thus , unlike other parts of the world , the indian faculty is not comprised of the very best of the industries who have the skills to create brilliant students .\nmost educated engineers join teaching as a profession not because of passion , but because they have to earn a livelihood . the few good professors prefer administrative positions because of lower intellectual demands coupled with higher pay packages .\nstudents need to be motivated enough to innovate or think for themselves . as the new hrd minister prakash javadekar recently said ,\nwhy do we lack innovation in india ? because , we don ' t allow questioning . we don ' t promote inquisitiveness . if a child asks questions in school , he is asked to sit down . this should not go on . we need to promote inquisitiveness , children should ask questions .\nstudents must be given the space and scope to think and innovate , to question and come up with solutions . this applies to both school education and higher education .\nsuch are indian students trained right from their primary education that they never learn to question or innovate . rote learning instils in students a sort of complacency for more than 12 years of education and they are unable to make the shift from un - questioning learners to innovators in the job market .\nsemester systems and the process of continuous evaluation are not fulfilling their desired roles as the students are not interested in continuous learning - they only want good grades . unless the specific purpose of such initiatives is properly understood by faculty and students alike , these methods likely would not work .\nskill - based education is another immediate need . engineering students need to have hands - on training on the basis of the problems they are likely to encounter in the real world .\none of the major problems facing the fresh graduates is their insufficient understanding of basic concepts . the lack of in - depth understanding of technical information , lack of client - handling skills and insufficient knowledge across domains are the major skill gaps in the area ,\nsays bharwani .\nwhile the vast numbers of engineering students in the country study their textbooks , give their exams and collect their degrees , it is only when they encounter the real world problems do they realise their shortfall . by then , they have to take extra time in order to skill themselves or suffer unemployment .\ninitiatives like the start - up india and make in india are positive efforts taken by the government in this direction to boost employment opportunities for engineers ,\nhe adds , however .\naccording to the aspiring minds report , companies are prone to visiting only top colleges to recruit potential employees . thus , resumes from relatively unknown colleges do not get shortlisted .\nthis not only creates a lack in equal opportunities , but also causes a deficiency of quality employees as this process ignores a huge number of meritorious students who do not study in top tier colleges .\na major cause of mushrooming engineering colleges is the ease with which state governments grant permission to little - known barely - trained educational trusts and organisations to set up the same .\nkarnataka ' s visvesvaraya technological university ( vtu ) oversees as many as 200 engineering colleges , while in all the 50 us states combined , there are about 1 , 000 accredited engineering colleges .\nthe aspiring minds report says that despite the fact that the it sector carries out the highest number of recruitments from the pool of engineers , only 18 . 43 per cent engineers are skilled enough to work there , while , for it product roles , the numbers are as low as 3 . 21 per cent .\ndue to comparatively higher employment in the it sector , students even from other disciplines take up it - related courses . thus , the end result of this inadequate education creates engineering graduates who are not well - versed in their core subjects , nor in it .\nthe study attributes the lack of english communicative skills , which they found in 73 . 63 per cent of candidates , and low analytical and quantitative skills , which they discovered in 57 . 96 per cent of candidates to be other main reasons for unemployment .\neven the it sector requires employers who are fluent and well versed in english , as within around two years of experience on the job , they would have to communicate with international customers . thus , if the quality of engineering graduates do not improve , it sector hiring will also go down .\nsoft skills have become very important in the present job industry , but they are routinely ignored in educational institutes .\nthis is perhaps the trickiest issue ,\nsays bharwani .\nthe lack of ability of the individual to deliver his views effectively at the interview leads to rejection of even the most brilliant candidate . this is because training institutes do not make an effort to ensure that the candidates develop their skills in a wholesome manner which can contribute towards client - handling and team 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quality of podar educational institutions through her training sessions . her vision is to make learning experiences holistic by merging pedagogical understanding with practitioners insight . she is not only the master franchise for podar , but also prides herself in running a successful franchise center . her current focus is on creating a sense of shared mission , vision , and strategy in an organization characterized by empire building within various departments"]}
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", "topic": 18}], "title": "iac ( company )", "paragraphs": ["iac applications ( formerly mindspark interactive network ) an iac company hasn ' t added any jobs yet .\niac applications ( formerly mindspark interactive network ) an iac company is on angellist , where the world meets startups .\nto connect with iac applications ( formerly mindspark interactive network ) an iac company , sign up for angellist today .\njoey levin is the chief executive officer ( ceo ) of iac ( nasdaq : iac ) .\nbarry diller is also stepping down as iac\u2019s ceo , and will be replaced by greg blatt , formerly chief executive of iac portfolio company urltoken .\n\u00a92018 mindspark interactive network , inc . an iac company . all rights reserved . contact privacy terms\ngreg blatt is named ceo of iac . barry diller is named chairman and senior executive of iac .\niac / interactivecorp is forming a new digital publishing company that will group all of its websites together .\nvideo : iac\u2019s collection of premium digital video properties and platforms , including iac\u2019s next big bet vimeo , electus ( which includes collegehumor ) , and iac films .\nbarry diller , the chairman of iac , will spin off the company\u2019s online dating business into a separate publicly traded company by the end of the year .\niac is a leading media and internet company with more than 150 brands and products serving loyal consumer audiences .\nchelsea clinton has joined the board of iac / interactivecorp , the internet media company controlled by barry diller .\niac appoints greg blatt as ceo of match . com . gregg winiarski is named svp , general counsel of iac\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at iac , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the iac company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at iac .\nhe was also the person iac chairman barry diller tasked with taking the match group forward after the company\u2019s ipo in 2015 .\nbarry diller has been the chairman of the board and senior executive of expedia group since the completion of the company\u2019s spin - off from iac / interactivecorp ( \u201ciac\u201d ) in august 2005 .\nparent company iac has promoted anjali sud , who has been the video company\u2019s general manager , to the ceo spot . she replaces joey levin , who had been running vimeo as an interim manager since june 2016 , while also serving as iac\u2019s ceo .\n\u201calong the way , he served three years as ceo of iac , during which time iac experienced strong growth , before returning to match group to commence its life as its own public company .\nan iac spokesperson said the\noutrageous , offensive comment\ndid not reflect the company ' s\nviews and values\n.\nnew york ( ap ) \u2014 iac / interactivecorp is forming a new digital publishing company that will group all of its websites together .\niac ' s the daily beast completes deal with newsweek , forming the newsweek / daily beast company llc . ( announced 11 / 10 )\nprior to the purchase , shoebuy was owned by iac , a new york - based media company whose chairman is expedia chairman barry diller .\nin july 2009 , iac partnered with ben silverman to create electus , a company focused on multimedia production and online distribution . [ 32 ]\nits most recent spinoff was of match group , the parent company of urltoken and tinder , but iac still owns most of that business .\nlooking ahead , fitzgerald expects all of iac\u2019s businesses to focus on the mobile market in 2017 . iac\u2019s mobile revenue jumped 170 percent in q4 .\nthere have been media reports that iac was in the hunt for that internet unit and the new digital publishing company may be a good fit .\nms . clinton will earn $ 50 , 000 per year as an iac board member . the company also granted ms . clinton $ 250 , 000 worth of iac shares that vests in equal installments over three years .\nangie ' s list ( angi ) on monday agreed to be acquired by iac ( iac ) , the parent company of rival homeadvisor , for more than $ 500 million . the deal comes about a year and a half after angie ' s list rejected a $ 512 million offer from iac .\nthe company\u2019s match group , which owns match . com , tinder and okcupid , plans to issue less than 20 percent of its shares in the offering , with iac holding the rest , according to a company release .\niac / interactivecorp ( nasdaq : iac ) may have more room to the upside . jefferies has upgraded the internet stock to buy , and analyst brian fitzgerald said investors aren\u2019t fully appreciating the value of the company\u2019s key brands .\npaidcontent reports iac ( iaci ) will acquire people media , a company that owns a portfolio of dating sites , for $ 80 million in cash .\niac / interactivecorp , the company behind digital businesses such as dating site match . com , has been seeking a buyer for pricerunner for several months .\niac is an internet and media company and the parent of 16 key brands , some of which run their own , smaller brands under their wings .\nmedia and internet company iac , or interactivecorp , on monday said it is buying angie ' s list inc . with the aim of melding the consumer reviews company with its homeadvisor business and creating a new publicly traded enterprise .\nour new name , iac applications , reflects our proud association as part of parent company iac / interactive corp . , a leading media and internet company comprised of some of the world ' s most recognized brands and products , including : homeadvisor , vimeo , about . com , urltoken and the daily beast .\nwhy barry diller stepped down as ceo of iac - dec . 2 , 2010\niac consumer applications and portals changes its name to mindspark interactive network , inc .\niac and urltoken acquire lexico , owner of dictionary . com , urltoken and urltoken\ni applied online . the process took 5 days . i interviewed at iac .\nchairman of the board and senior executive iac / interactivecorp expedia group , inc .\nhanding over search advertising and technology to google has been a good bet for the company . google has actually been contributing to a portion of iac\u2019s ask . com\u2019s search results and last fall , iac announced that it would be completely outsourcing ask\u2019s search ( although it\u2019s unclear to which company , it could be google ) .\nthe company did so with cramer - fave online travel company expedia , tripadvisor , home shopping network , and ticketmaster , which has since merged with live nation .\nthe new york - based iac is run by media mogul barry diller . the company also owns internet brands such as vimeo , college humor and about . com .\ndepending upon the number of angie\u2019s list shareholders electing to receive cash , iac projects it will own between 87 percent and 90 percent of the post - merger company .\niac / interactivecorp is acquiring urltoken inc . for a sum it did not disclose .\niac completes spin - off of expedia , inc . ( announced 12 / 04 )\niac makes 30 % investment in elong , inc . ( announced 7 / 04 )\niac / interactive is expected to acquire ask jeeves in a stock transaction , exchanging shares in iac / interactive for shares in ask jeeves , then buying 60 percent of the just - issued iac / interactive shares back for about $ 1 . 2 billion .\niac / interactivecorp ceo barry diller to take the stand - mar . 13 , 2008\nwednesday ' s testimony from iac vice chairman victor kaufman revealed that iac and liberty , several times throughout 2007 , discussed a swap agreement whereby liberty would exchange its iac shares for full ownership of the home shopping network . the deal didn ' t happen .\niac ' s retailing segment , including hsn tv , hsn . com , and the\nand there is even more . . . the iac agm and members ' voices .\nanjali sud gets a promotion ; joey levin goes back to running iac full time .\niac / interactivecorp ( iac ) , incorporated on july 28 , 1986 , is a media and internet company . the company ' s brands include homeadvisor , vimeo , dictionary . com , the daily beast , investopedia and match group ' s online dating portfolio , which includes match , tinder , plentyoffish and okcupid . the company operates through segments , which include match group , homeadvisor , video , applications and publishing .\nin august 2005 , the company bundled together its travel - related sites , including expedia , and spun them off as a new publicly traded company on the nasdaq .\ntrue enough , diller still currently owns shares representing approximately 34 % of the total votes of all classes of iac stock , the largest individual voting stake in the company .\noperating segments iac\u2019s core areas of operation are angi homeservices inc . , match group , video , publishing , and applications . the company reports revenue in the following segments :\nabout iac iac ( nasdaq : iac ) is a leading media and internet company composed of widely known consumer brands , such as match , tinder , plentyoffish and okcupid , which are part of match group\u2019s online dating portfolio , homeadvisor and angie\u2019s list , operated by angi homeservices , as well as vimeo , dotdash , dictionary . com , the daily beast and investopedia . the company is headquartered in new york city and has offices worldwide .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 pr newswire association llc . all rights reserved . a cision company .\nziff communications company is formed , with ziff - davis becoming one of its divisions .\nthe daily - deal pioneer\u2019s run as an independent company could be nearing an end .\n, the one - time parent company that still owns a majority of match stock .\nangie ' s list on monday , may 1 , 2017 , agreed to be acquired by iac , the parent company of rival homeadvisor , for more than $ 500 million .\nin january 2015 , iac sold urbanspoon to zomato for $ 52 million . [ 49 ]\niac will produce the various corvette components in dayton , tenn . pre - production and prototype components are currently being tested and iac expects to begin full - scale production in july .\niac expects to issue less than 20 % of its common stock in the offering , which could be completed during the fourth quarter of this year , iac said in a release .\n, iac ' s chairman and senior executive .\nover the last two decades , iac and its progeny have grown into seven separate public companies with a current shareholder value of over\ncopley said iac ' s decision to keep the angie\u2019s list name could be considered reassuring .\niac ( nasdaq : iac ) is a leading media and internet company comprised of widely known consumer brands such as homeadvisor , vimeo , dictionary . com , the daily beast , investopedia , and match group ' s online dating portfolio , which includes match , tinder , plentyoffish and okcupid . the company is headquartered in new york city and has offices worldwide .\nin january 2013 , iac acquired online tutoring firm tutor . com . [ 41 ] on august 3 , 2013 , iac sold newsweek to the international business times on undisclosed terms . [ 42 ] in november 2013 , iac acquired investopedia and pricerunner from valueclick . [ 43 ]\nit was iac / interactivecorp ' s first massachusetts acquisition since 2004 , when it acquired the travel search engine tripadvisor . iac / interactivecorp also contributed to a $ 16 million funding round last fall for brightcove inc . , a cambridge , mass . , internet video company .\nanother highly - anticipated product iac is involved in with gm is for the 2014 chevrolet camaro . iac will produce the instrument panel for the next - generation muscle car here in michigan .\nhomeadvisor ceo chris terrill will stay in that role at the post - merger angi homeservices , and iac interactive ceo joey levin will become chairman of its board , the company said .\non august 26 , 2012 , iac acquired urltoken from the new york times . [ 40 ]\niac : and then there were five\n. forbes . retrieved june 13 , 2010 .\n- - iac ' s current investments in active . com , brightcove , filife , medem ,\niac : and then there were five\n. forbes . retrieved june 13 , 2010 .\nvalerie combs , iac corporate communications , 212 - 314 - 7361 , valerie . combs @ urltoken\nright before liberty\u2019s exchange of shares with iac , barry diller , who will now serve as the company\u2019s chairman and senior executive , exchanged about 4 . 3 million shares of iac common stock held by him for an equal number of shares of class b common stock held by liberty .\ni am grateful to barry and the iac management team for affording me the opportunity to serve as the cfo of such a great , dynamic company ,\nsaid kip .\ntoday ' s announcements make clear that exciting times lie ahead for iac , and i am confident that\niac ( nasdaq : iac ) is a leading media and internet company comprised of widely known consumer brands such as vimeo , dictionary . com , dotdash , the daily beast and investopedia , along with angi homeservices inc . which operates homeadvisor and angie\u2019s list , and match . . .\niac / interactivecorp , the internet company headed by barry diller , is close to an agreement to acquire ask jeeves inc . , the nation ' s fourth - largest search engine company , for about $ 1 . 9 billion , according to an executive involved in the negotiations .\ngurgaon - based zomato media pvt ltd , the company behind the popular restaurant . . .\n\u25cf 1999 joins martha stewart living omnimedia as general counsel . helps to take the company public\n) is an american media and internet company , with over 150 brands across 100 countries .\nhere ' s why the scotts miracle - gro company fell 18 . 2 % in 2018\niac interactive corp . ( nasdaq : iac ) , the new york city - based parent company of homeadvisor , announced today that it and indianapolis - based angie\u2019s list ( nasdaq : angi ) reached agreement on the deal , which is scheduled to close in the fourth quarter this year .\nbut perhaps he is at the perfect company for him , as iac is a rather unusual media business . with minimal exposure in television , music or film , and hardly any in print \u2013 it recently purchased newsweek magazine \u2013 it is essentially a holding company for about 60 websites .\nappointed to the position in june 2015 , mr . levin is responsible for the strategic leadership of iac and its operating businesses . in addition , he serves on the board of directors of iac .\ngreg blatt has been a senior member of the iac group for 14 years having starting as general counsel , his tenure including stints as the ceo of iac , urltoken and the entire match group .\niac is a company with its roots in the entertainment business ,\nsaid van veen .\nfrom barry diller ' s days at paramount and iac ' s early involvement in reveille to collegehumor ' s ten weekly original videos and the growing editorial voice of the daily beast , iac has , in one way or another , had a hand in content creation since its founding .\nfollowing the shift in focus to online assets , the company changed its name to usa interactive in may 2002 ; interactivecorp in june 2003 ; and finally to iac / interactivecorp in july 2004 .\nit ' s because iac is a confusing conglomerate of online businesses that people simply don ' t understand . they don ' t know how iac is structured , and more importantly , they can ' t keep track of what iac even owns ,\nthe\nmad money\nhost said .\n\u2013 the beginning of iac . today , the equity value of the companies created is in excess of\non december 9 , 2015 , iac announced the creation of iac publishing , a unit that combines the daily beast , about . com , urltoken and investopedia into a single operating group . [ 54 ]\non thursday , liberty attorney kevin abrams pressed diller about iac ' s lackluster stock performance and his less successful deals . diller admitted he was frustrated with iac ' s stock performance in recent years , but insisted that the opportunity to unlock each company ' s true value is driving his breakup plan .\niac and servicemagic acquire a majority stake in the koening company ( which owns urltoken and 123getaquote . co . uk ) and acquires urltoken from groupe cyberarchi therefore launching servicemagic europe in conjunction with servicemagic international\niac is reorganizing and rationalizing . greg blatt , who has been chief executive officer of the company since 2010 , will become chairman of the newly created match group , which will house the firm\u2019s online dating businesses , tutor . com , fitness site dailyburn , and the company\u2019s interest in skyllzone . ( iac is the parent company of the daily beast . ) urltoken ceo sam yagan will serve as ceo of the newly constituted match group . search & applications is headed by ceo joey levin .\nbuffeted by the tech ad recession and verging on bankruptcy , company completes a sweeping financial reorganization .\nand in september , the company added discount travel website hotwire to its growing list of acquisitions .\nthe parent company that owns dating brands tinder , urltoken and okcupid wants to play the field .\nwhy clorox company stock jumped 11 . 9 % in june to deliver its best month this year\nthe new publicly traded company will be called angi homeservices inc . and be headquartered in colorado .\nangie ' s list to be acquired by homeadvisor parent company the new publicly traded company will be called angi homeservices inc . and be headquartered in colorado . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nhas served as the ceo of iac search & applications , overseeing the desktop software , mobile applications , and media properties that comprises iac ' s search & applications segment , including about . com , apalon , ask . com , ask . fm , citysearch , citygrid , dictionary . com , investopedia , mindspark , pricerunner , and slimware . prior to being appointed to his role at iac search & applications , mr . levin served as senior vice president , mergers & acquisitions and finance for iac , and held various roles within iac since joining the company in 2003 . prior to joining iac , mr . levin worked in the technology mergers & acquisitions group for credit suisse first boston ( now credit suisse ) in\nthe most appealing company in the split - up appears to be iac . its outlook was helped yesterday by news that iac had renewed its deal with google to market ads on urltoken and some of its other internet sites . that deal , worth $ 3 . 5 billion over five years , is more lucrative than an earlier deal , in the opinion of james j . friedland , a cowen & company analyst . he estimates that google will give 85 percent or more of the sales revenue to iac .\nthe new york - based iac is run by media mogul barry diller . the company also owns internet brands such as vimeo , college humor and about . com . ( gregory bull / ap photo )\nmany employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees . to find out if your company ( or your spouse ' s company ) has a matching gift policy ,\nthe deal , expected to close in the fourth quarter , is the end of an era for indianapolis ' best - known technology company . the new publicly traded company will be called angi homeservices inc . and will be headquartered in golden , colo . homeadvisor ceo chris terrill will lead the company .\nfrom the latest breaking news to media galleries , find a range of information on iac and our businesses .\niac is using proceeds from the ipo to pay down debt . the ipo will also help distinguish match group from iac ' s nondating oriented portfolio companies , such as video website vimeo and humor website college humor .\nin january 2014 , iac acquired a segment of valueclick ' s business , including investopedia and pricerunner . [ 47 ] later that year , in august , iac acquired urltoken for an undisclosed sum . [ 48 ]\nan earlier version of this post carried an incorrect headline that said iac was spinning off its dating business .\n\u201cthey had to ( sell to iac ) . they weren\u2019t going to make it on their own . \u201d\nan earlier version of this story gave an incorrect title for joey levin , ceo of iac interactive corp .\nbarry diller is the chairman and senior executive of iac and the chairman and senior executive of expedia group .\niac ( nasdaq : iac ) is a leading media and internet company comprised of widely known consumer brands such as vimeo , dictionary . com , dotdash , the daily beast and investopedia , along with angi homeservices inc . which operates homeadvisor and angie\u2019s list , and match group\u2019s online dating portfolio , which includes match , tinder , plentyoffish and okcupid . the company is headquartered in new york city and has offices worldwide .\nfollowing the shift in focus to online assets , the company changed its name to usa interactive in may 2002 ; interactivecorp in june 2003 ; and finally to iac / interactivecorp in july 2004 . [ 16 ]\nthe company recently celebrated the opening of its 10th manufacturing facility in china , in the southwest city of chongqing . it brings iac\u2019s manufacturing facilities in asia to 17 , supported by six technical and engineering centers .\nsource : international directory of company histories , vol . 64 . st . james press , 2004 .\nthe tinder parent is a popular growth play , but the company could eventually become a dividend payer .\njuul is a $ 15 billion company . so what\u2019s so wrong with silicon valley investing in sin ?\nthe dhi group , inc . compensation committee reviews and recommends policies relating to compensation and benefits of the company\u2019s directors and employees and is responsible for approving the compensation of the company\u2019s chief executive officer and other executive officers . the compensation committee also administers the issuance of awards under the company\u2019s equity incentive plans .\nin 2010 , iac acquired dating site singlesnet [ 33 ] and fitness site dailyburn . [ 34 ] later that year , barry diller stepped down as ceo of iac . [ 35 ] in february 2011 , iac acquired the free - to - contact dating site , okcupid , for $ 50 million . [ 36 ] in april 2011 , iac extended its deal with google , originally worth $ 3 . 5 billion , to hand over all search advertising on urltoken and other iac search products through march 31 , 2016 . [ 37 ]\nthe texas - based company , owned by media mogul barry diller ' s iac / interactivecorp , has developed online dating sites that work well on smartphones , attracting busy young professionals that are highly coveted by advertisers .\ndailyburn , formerly known as gyminee , a social network for fitness and diet tracking , online accountability , and motivation , has been sold . iac has acquired a majority stake in the company for an undisclosed sum .\niac to buy lexico to boost its urltoken\n. wall street journal . retrieved february 11 , 2015 .\niac to buy lexico to boost its urltoken\n. wall street journal . retrieved february 11 , 2015 .\nin q1 2018 , iac revenue was nearly $ 1 billion , up 31 % year - over - year .\ngreg blatt , iac\u2019s ceo since 2010 , will lead the new match group housing online dating ventures and more .\nwith the leadership shakeup , iac ceo joey levin will become the chairman of the match group board of directors .\nfrom 1995 to late 2010 , mr . diller served as the chairman and the chief executive officer of iac .\ndiller on tuesday denied reports that the french media conglomerate is considering a spinoff of the combined entertainment company .\nbought a controlling stake in silver king communications , taking control of the television company as chairman and ceo .\nnow it looks like he\u2019s content , or content - ish , keeping the company where it has been .\nbut he said he did recognize that iac could act as a sort of \u201ccentral flywheel\u201d to create , buy and finance companies to later be spun out . it occurred to him , he said , when he was talking to the chief executive of ticketmaster , which was then a wholly owned company of iac in the mid - 2000s .\nmr . diller will continue to run iac , which will include the company\u2019s core internet businesses : the search engine ask . com , the dating site urltoken and citysearch . in addition , he will join the board of at least one of the four other entities that iac plans to create next year , and possibly two of them .\n. depending upon the number of angie ' s list stockholders electing to receive cash , upon completion of the transaction , iac will own between approximately 87 percent and approximately 90 percent of the equity value of the combined company .\nfrom november 2009 to january 2012 , mr . levin served as chief executive officer of mindspark interactive network , an iac subsidiary . prior to his appointment at mindspark , mr . levin served as senior vice president , mergers & acquisitions and finance for iac , and has held various roles within iac since joining the company in 2003 . prior to joining iac , mr . levin worked in the technology mergers & acquisitions group for credit suisse first boston ( now credit suisse ) in san francisco advising public and private technology and e - commerce companies on a variety of transactions .\niac\u2019s family of websites is one of the largest in the world , comprised of more than 150 brands and products .\niac completes the sale of home shopping europe gmbh & co . kg to karstadtquelle ag ( announced 5 / 07 )\niac ' s businesses engage consumers around the world . . . from search and entertainment to dating and home repair .\nbuzz aldrin will give a speech at the 67th iac in guadalajara on sunday , september 25 at 1 : 00pm .\nthe best explanation i\u2019ve heard from iac - adjacent folks : iac chairman barry diller doesn\u2019t really want to spend the money vimeo would need to spend to create a credible subscription service in an era when everyone is launching a subscription service .\na securities filing issued on monday disclosed that chelsea clinton , 31 , is now a director of iac / interactivecorp .\nthe iac announcement arrived less than two hours after yahoo said that it had scrapped plans to spin off its alibaba holdings and was instead exploring the formation of a new company consisting of everything but alibaba , including its internet unit .\nmatch group will start next year with a new ceo as greg blatt announces his intentions to leave the company .\nterrill in a statement touted what he considers the growth opportunity for his soon - to - be new company .\nsaid clinton will be paid\nin accordance with the company ' s standard compensation policies\nfor board members .\nthe battle between the media titans stems from diller ' s proposal to break up iac - a portfolio of vastly different internet and media holdings - into five separate companies . malone ' s liberty media ( linta ) owns a 30 % financial stake in iac , but controls 61 % voting power as the sole owner of iac ' s class b stock .\niac was incorporated in 1986 under the name silver king broadcasting company , as a subsidiary of the home shopping network . in 1992 , silver king was spun off to home shopping network shareholders as a separately traded public company . in august 1995 , barry diller bought a controlling stake in silver king communications , taking control of the television company as chairman and ceo . [ 5 ] a year later , silver king communications and home shopping network merged and acquired a third company , savoy pictures entertainment . the three companies were combined to create hsn , inc . [ 6 ]\nwe\u2019re curious to see how this works out for iac \u2014 especially since analysts have claimed that yahoo would be worth more if it followed suit . for a look at how iac\u2019s properties got divided , be sure too have a look below .\ndoes this mean diller is stepping back from the company ?\nthat ' s ridiculous because now i have direct control over the company . if anything i ' m stepping closer . frankly my family and i want to be in this for the long term , but now the company will be managed more aggressively by greg . the company needs a different kind of ceo . i have been so identified with this company .\nah , so the moves are also about succession and at least partly even looking beyond to the day when diller is no longer active .\nbig move for liberty media , iac and the latter\u2019s barry diller today . the former has exchanged its entire equity stake in the internet holding company for a combination of assets and cash in a transaction intended to be tax - free to both companies . liberty has exchanged approximately 12 . 8 million shares of iac stock for all of the capital stock of a wholly - owned subsidiary of iac that holds the evite and urltoken businesses , and approximately $ 220 million in cash .\niac ( nasdaq : iaci ) is a leading media and internet company comprised of more than 150 brands and products , including ask . com , about . com , match . com , homeadvisor and vimeo . focused in the areas of search , applications , online dating , local and media , iac ' s family of websites is one of the largest in the world , with more than a billion monthly visits across more than 100 countries . the company is headquartered in\npeople familiar with dramafever say that iac , which already owns web video hub vimeo , is in talks with the company , which offers free ad - supported videos , as well as a $ 10 - a - month subscription service .\nhomeadvisor began as servicemagic and was acquired by iac in 2004 . in 2012 , the site was rebranded and relaunched as homeadvisor . the company has been doing lots of consumer advertising to build its brand and has expanded into international markets .\nthe news comes week after iac laid off most of its urltoken staff and effectively surrendered its search operations to its competitors .\ndiller takes the stand in his high - profile battle with onetime pal john malone over the future of iac / interactivecorp .\nbarry diller is set thursday to defend his record as a media mogul in bid to retain control of iac / interactivecorp .\niac / interactivecorp said thursday it ' s planning an initial public offering for its online dating business , the match group .\nin addition to the buy rating , jefferies has upped its price target for iac stock from $ 85 to $ 92 .\n- this is health insurance sold by a private insurance company which can help pay some of your health care costs .\niac / interactivecorp has announced an agreement to acquire servicemagic inc . , an online home services marketplace , in a cash transaction . terms of the agreement were not disclosed . servicemagic will remain an independent brand within the iac local and media services group .\nprovides iac\u2019s search products and network partners with sponsored listings and other search - related services , is comparable to the previous agreement .\nbuzz will be at a press conference at the iac in jerusalem on monday , october 12 , 2015 at 12 : 00pm .\niac also announced thursday that chief financial officer jeff kip was resigning to spend more time with his family and pursue other interests .\nin late 2015 , iac interactive offered a $ 512 million cash buyout to acquire angie\u2019s list , but that offer was rejected .\n, it ' s a more than satisfactory record . as part of this evolution , in 2008 we spun off four companies simultaneously , leaving us with a much smaller iac . since that time we ' ve grown the company substantially , more than quadrupling the company ' s value , with the match group leading the way \u2013 and so now , under the superb leadership of\nin brooklyn , the company has arrayed thousands of tiny antennas \u2014 each the size of a thumbprint \u2014 so that each subscriber has an assigned antenna . that way , the company says , it complies with laws involving the exhibition of copyrighted material .\n, a proprietary score out of 100 % that grades each home improvement company . to learn more , visit @ homestars on\non the business front , the station group has been meeting with rep firms to discuss selling ad time for the company .\nmessier said he expected 2002 to be a year of growth with no major changes to the company ' s basic structure .\nziff davis media inc . company profile , information , business description , history , background information on ziff davis media inc .\nthe company estimates that match alone has helped put together more than 10 million couples , who have then gone on to have those million babies , and the company is optimistic it will see a steady stream of new users for years to come .\nat this point , after the universal deal was approved . continuing its acquisition strategy , the company acquired urltoken in may 1999\nthe combined company will be called angi homeservices inc . and will keep both the angie ' s list and homeadvisor brands .\nthe company has been planning to add a new headquarters and tech development office in denver ' s booming river north neighborhood .\n\u201cthis is now the 10th publicly traded company to emerge from what was one company , in 1995 , with $ 48 million in sales and a market capitalization of $ 201 million \u2013 the beginning of iac . today , the equity value of the companies created is in excess of $ 43 billion , with a compounded annual return of 13 . 3 percent . while it\u2019s hard to predict the future , i think we\u2019ll just keep going , \u201d said barry diller , chairman of iac and expedia , inc .\nnew york - based iac , which is controlled by media mogul barry diller , will own between 87 % and 90 % of angi homeservices inc . , depending on how many angie ' s list shareholders take cash instead of stock in the combined company .\n\u2026 ( 1984\u201392 ) , where he created the fox network , and iac / interactivecorp ( 2003\u201310 ) , an internet venture . \u2026\nsmartfoil tpo ( thermoplastic olefin ) was developed my iac and represents an up to 10 percent weight savings per component over traditional solutions .\non december 22 , 2013 , iac fired their director of corporate communications , justine sacco . she became a source of controversy for a\n, and has been responsible for overseeing corporate finance , investor relations , accounting , tax , treasury and m & a at iac .\nfullstack web developer . formerly developer / ops at iac apps , ops at research startup wonder . columbia u , fullstack academy alum .\niac has yet to explain why it dropped its plans , which levin had been talking up as recently as its may earnings call .\nin a move that is aimed at bolstering iac\u2019s lagging share price , simplifying its convoluted corporate structure and maybe even placating his old partner john c . malone , mr . diller announced that he was breaking the $ 18 billion company into five publicly traded businesses .\nin addition to match group , jefferies projects 35 percent revenue growth from homeadvisor this year after the company delivered 38 percent revenue growth in 2016 . fitzgerald also noted that vimeo\u2019s new direct - to - consumer offering could supply additional revenue upside for iac this year .\niac is a leading media and internet company comprised of widely known consumer brands such as vimeo , dictionary . com , dotdash , the daily beast and investopedia , along with angi homeservices inc . which operates homeadvisor and angie\u2019s list , and match group\u2019s online dating portfolio , which includes match , tinder , plentyoffish and okcupid . the company is headquartered in new york city and has offices worldwide .\npricerunner was part of a portfolio of internet assets sold by valueclick to mr diller ' s company just over two years ago .\nziff davis media inc . company profile , information , business description , history , background information on ziff davis media inc . forum\nfor the most part , though , expedia has been a profitable company and has had the resources to keep expanding its portfolio .\nas match group is a solidly profitable company , investors may be wondering if or when it might start to pay a dividend .\niac , angi homeservices inc . , angie ' s list and certain of their directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from angie ' s list ' s stockholders in connection with the proposed transactions . information about the directors and executive officers of iac is set forth in the definitive proxy statement for iac ' s 2017 annual meeting of stockholders , as previously filed with the sec on\niac is buying angie\u2019s list and will combine it with its own home services lead - gen site , homeadvisor , in a deal worth in excess of $ 500 million . the merged entity will then be spun out as a new public company : angi homeservices inc .\niac led a $ 20 . 5 million round of financing for aereo , and mr . diller is joining the start - up\u2019s board .\nleena rao ,\niac asks for more google , please .\ntechcrunch , april 11 , 2011 . retrieved april 11 , 2011 .\nand so began what has turned iac into a minifactory of spinoffs . \u201ci\u2019m really an anti - conglomerateur , \u201d mr . diller said .\nleena rao ,\niac asks for more google , please .\ntechcrunch , april 11 , 2011 . retrieved april 11 , 2011 .\nin may 2008 , iac and urltoken acquired lexico , the owner of dictionary . com , thesaurus . com , and reference . com .\naccording to fitzgerald , the strong growth in match group inc ( nasdaq : mtch ) and homeadvisor suggests iac stock has room to run .\niac has spawned 10 public companies , including angi homeservices inc . match group , expedia , tripadvisor , hsn , tree , interval , and live nation ( formerly ticketmaster ) , creating equity value in excess of $ 47 billion over the course of more than 20 years . since mr . diller took control of iac , a dollar invested in the company has returned shareholders a 14 % compound annual growth rate .\n\u201cwe will continue to grow for sure because one of our core fundamentals has been that the industry needed a global interior supplier , \u201d said james k . kamsickas , iac president and ceo , during an interview at the company\u2019s north american headquarters earlier this year in southfield .\nthe arrangement raises questions about the future of angie ' s list ' s indianapolis footprint , as well as how many employees will remain with the combined company . iac expects to cut $ 50 million to $ 75 million a year in costs by the end of 2018 .\nurbanspoon , which was part of nasdaq - listed umbrella firm for various internet ventures iac , has a presence in six countries including the us , canada , ireland , the uk , australia and new zealand . it was a self funded venture before iac snapped the firm in 2009 .\n. in 1992 , silver king was spun off to home shopping network shareholders as a separately traded public company . in august 1995 ,\n. the angi homeservices inc . class a common stock issued in the merger will possess one vote per share and is expected to be listed for trading on nasdaq at closing of the transaction . angi homeservices inc . will also issue shares of class b common stock , possessing 10 votes per share , to iac in exchange for the contribution by iac of homeadvisor . upon closing of the transaction , depending upon the number of angie ' s list stockholders electing to receive cash , iac will hold between approximately 87 percent and approximately 90 percent of the combined company ' s equity value and approximately 98 percent of the total voting power , and former angie ' s list stockholders will hold equity in the combined company representing between approximately 13 percent and approximately 10 percent of the combined company ' s equity value . iac will designate a majority of the initial members of the board of directors of the combined company . the transaction , which is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions , including regulatory approvals and the approval by angie ' s list stockholders , is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 .\nthere was no indication yesterday of how his new pay package would shape up . at least one analyst asked whether iac would get an investment banking fee for splitting up the company , in the manner that private equity firms do . a spokesman said there would be no fees .\nbringing operations in - house has helped iac assure their clients \u2013 primarily major automakers \u2013 that there won\u2019t be any kinks in the supply chain .\n\u201cthis is diller moving around the assets , \u201d said chris marangi , who follows the company for gabelli & company . \u201cthey spun off expedia two and half years ago . now there is a recognition that there is not a lot of synergy between the remaining companies . \u201d\nin 2008 , mr . diller began a grand experiment of breaking up iac , which is based in new york . there\u2019s expedia , tripadvisor ( a spinoff of expedia ) , ticketmaster , lendingtree , interval leisure group , hsn and now match . at the time , iac was considered by some to be suffering under what skeptics called the \u201cdiller discount . \u201d a 2006 barron\u2019s article , \u201cbarry diller\u2019s dilemma , \u201d argued that iac\u2019s assets were vastly undervalued as a conglomerate , but even when he began to split the company up , the stocks of the spinoffs initially underperformed .\nsince iac\u2019s inception more than 20 years ago , iac businesses have consistently unleashed the power of digital interactivity to transform daily living . businesses like expedia and ticketmaster proved that entire industries , such as travel and ticketing , could move from offline to online at a previously unthinkable pace . over time , the company added to those businesses , growing them into massive entities then spinning them off to shareholders , only to start building anew .\nj . p . morgan securities llc acted as financial advisor to iac and homeadvisor , and wachtell lipton rosen & katz llp acted as legal counsel . allen & company llc and bofa merrill lynch acted as financial advisors to angie\u2019s list , and sidley austin llp served as legal counsel .\nthe company took a leap into mobile at the beginning of the year , with new capabilities for publishers to launch their own custom apps .\nthis led to the creation of a new entity called vivendi universal entertainment ( barry diller became the ceo of the newly created company ) .\nthe combined company , he added , will face pressure from other tech companies , possibly including giants such as google , amazon and facebook .\nprior to this , joey levin was the ceo of iac search & applications , overseeing the desktop software , mobile applications , and media properties that comprise iac\u2019s search & applications segment : about . com , apalon , ask . com , askfm , citysearch , citygrid , dictionary . com , investopedia , mindspark , pricerunner , and slimware . in this role he was responsible for setting overall strategy and maximizing opportunities across iac\u2019s search and applications brands .\nupon closing of the acquisition , management of servicemagic ' s lending and real estate businesses will fall under the iac financial services and real estate group .\nthe correct answer is iac , barry diller \u2019s hodgepodge of internet businesses that has long lived in the shadow of tech behemoths like amazon and facebook .\nthis has made it even tougher for iac to find ways to spend its prodigious cash pile of $ 870m , a recently - issued dividend notwithstanding .\njust before our interview , walking through the lobby of iac\u2019s luxurious , frank gehry - designed building , i encountered mr diller himself , now chairman .\nas gm brings production of the next - generation camaro to lansing in a few years , iac will move production of the instrument panel to alma .\n, originally worth $ 3 . 5 billion , to hand over all search advertising on urltoken and other iac search products through march 31 , 2016 .\nthe move is part of a rationalization of the many operating units of iac into three groups : the newly formed match group ; the search and applications business , which accounts for about 60 percent of iac\u2019s revenues ; and media businesses , which include vimeo , the atavist , and the daily beast .\n, and to pursue other interests . mr . kip will remain with iac for an interim period and will help with transition to a new cfo .\n\u201cthey had to ( sell to iac ) , \u201d copley , the analyst , said . \u201cthey weren\u2019t going to make it on their own . \u201d\ninvestors and security holders are urged to carefully review and consider each of iac\u2019s and angie\u2019s list\u2019s public filings with the securities and exchange commission ( the \u201csec\u201d ) , including but not limited to , if applicable , their annual reports on form 10 - k , their proxy statements , their current reports on form 8 - k and their quarterly reports on form 10 - q . the documents filed by iac with the sec may be obtained free of charge at iac\u2019s website at urltoken or at the sec\u2019s website at urltoken . these documents may also be obtained free of charge from iac by requesting them in writing to iac investor relations , 555 west 18th street , new york , ny 10011 , or by telephone at 1 - 212 - 314 - 7400 .\nas part of iac ' s cash - and - stock deal , angie ' s list shareholders can receive either one share of class a common stock of the new company , or $ 8 . 50 per share of angie ' s list that they own . that represents a 44 . 3 premium over monday ' s closing price of $ 5 . 89 . iac will not pay more than $ 130 million in cash for the transaction .\nj . p . morgan securities llc acted as financial advisor to iac and homeadvisor , and wachtell lipton rosen & katz llp acted as legal counsel . allen & company llc and bofa merrill lynch acted as financial advisors to angie ' s list , and sidley austin llp served as legal counsel .\niac operates more than 50 leading and diversified internet businesses across 30 countries . . . our mission is to harness the power of interactivity to make daily life easier and more productive for people all over the world . to view a full list of the companies of iac please visit our website at urltoken .\n) is a leading media and internet company comprised of widely known consumer brands such as homeadvisor , vimeo , dictionary . com , the daily beast , investopedia , and match group ' s online dating portfolio , which includes match , tinder , plentyoffish and okcupid . the company is headquartered in\nhsn , inc . acquired several assets in the late - 1990s . in may 1997 , the company acquired a controlling stake in ticketmaster group ;\niac / interactive owns a variety of internet businesses . its principle holdings are expedia , ticketmaster , home shopping network , urltoken and citysearch . advertising spending on search sites is rapidly growing and mr . diller ' s company appears to be trying to tap into a market dominated by google and yahoo .\niac , which owns sites like match . com , tinder and the daily beast , will merge angie ' s list with its own reviews site homeadvisor . the newly combined , publicly - traded company will be named angi homeservices and both the angie ' s list and homeadvisor brands will be retained .\niac expects the match group to issue less than 20 % of its common stock in the initial public offering , with iac ' s remaining stake in the match group represented by both high - and low - vote common shares . the ipo is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of this year ."]}
{"id": 56332, "summary": [{"text": "mekog ( maatschappij tot exploitatie van kooksovengas , english coke oven gas exploitation company ) was a chemical company founded 1928 that manufactured fertilizer using hydrogen from coke oven gas as a feedstock .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "the company 's facilities were located on the site of the koninklijke nederlandsche hoogovens en staalfabrieken steelworks near ijmuiden in the netherlands . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "mekog", "paragraphs": ["shell companies first entered the chemicals industry in 1929 , via a partnership in the netherlands called nv mekog , which manufactured ammonia from coke - oven gas .\noci n . v . is a global producer and distributor of natural gas - based fertilizers & industrial chemicals based in the netherlands .\norascom construction industries s . a . e . ( oci s . a . e . ) is the former parent company of oci n . v . oci n . v . acquired 99 . 84 % of oci s . a . e . in a mandatory tender offer between 2013 and 2014 . the residual shares remain listed on the egyptian exchange under the symbol ocic . the company intends to relaunch the mandatory tender offer subject to regulatory approvals .\noci s . a . e . owns certain fertilizer and construction activities based in north africa . as part of the demerger of the engineering and construction group to form orascom construction limited ( orascom construction ) in march 2015 , the company intends to demerge oci s . a . e . into two separate groups , an egyptian fertilizer group company and an egyptian construction group company ( egypt demerger ) .\nthis process will be the final step in the complete separation of both businesses . upon completion of the egypt demerger , oci s . a . e . \u2019s egyptian construction group company ( construction egypt ) will formally become a legal subsidiary of orsacom construction . the egypt demerger requires the approval of efsa and gafi .\non 28 january 2015 , the oci s . a . e . board of directors approved the egypt demerger . on 29 january 2015 , oci s . a . e . published an invitation to its shareholders to attend an egm on 15 february to approve the egypt demerger in principle . on 15 february 2015 , such egm was conducted wherein the egypt demerger was approved in principle .\nuntil the egypt demerger is approved and effected , orascom construction retains the economic benefits and liabilities of the construction activities under oci s . a . e . , and oci n . v . retains the economic benefits and liabilities of the fertilizer activities under oci s . a . e . through a conditional sale agreement , which is described in more detail in the orascom construction prospectus found on its website .\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 .\nwe just published some cool documents with tons of tips and secrets about both this forum and mekorama . whether you ' re just visiting , a new member , or have been with us for a while , we ' re sure you ' ll find them useful . so far we have\nhi . this yellow notice is called a system notice . you can click on the tab of each ( at the bottom right ) to stop and read them . they can also be dismissed by clicking on the ' x ' ( in the top right corner ) . from time to time we may refresh them ( make them visible again ) as a reminder to all the members . and if you ever want to read one that has been dismissed , you can do so via this thread in the announcements forum . thank you for respecting them !\nthe petrochemicals industry is diverse and shell chemicals focuses on producing basic or \u2018building - block\u2019 chemicals , for sale in bulk to other chemicals companies or industries . shell has more than 85 years\u2019 experience in the chemicals industry and we are well positioned to be part of the global growth in the chemicals industry . in 2015 we sold more than 17 million tonnes of high - quality product , to nearly 1 , 000 customers .\nmeanwhile , in the united states , the shell chemical company ( founded 1929 ) began the world ' s first production of ammonia from natural gas in california in 1931 . it also started production of chemical solvents from refinery gases in california during the early 1930s while in 1942 it pioneered the production of butadiene , a key raw material for synthetic rubbers .\nin 1941 , production of teepol liquid detergent began at stanlow in the uk , the first manufacture of a petroleum - based organic chemical in europe .\nin the decades that have followed , shell chemicals companies have played a major part in the growth of the petrochemicals sector and developed some of its key manufacturing processes . in the table below are some of the highlights of that history of innovation .\nwith a competitive edge in chemical feedstocks , underpinned by a strong product portfolio and proprietary shell technology , the business is entering a new period of growth .\nthe table shows the years in which original processes developed by shell were commercialised . current shell chemicals activities are shown in bold , although the processes that are used today sometimes differ from the original version .\nliquid propylene process ( lipp ) and shell high activity catalyst ( shac ) system . the lipp - shac process is now a basell technology .\ncompletion of the shell eastern petrochemicals complex in singapore , shell ' s largest , fully integrated hub to - date . the omega technology is used in the mono - ethylene glycol plant .\nshell first to offer a globally available portfolio of natural gas - based fluids and solvents for the chemical industry , manufactured at the world\u2019s largest gtl plant , pearl gtl in qatar .\nin addition , shell researchers have achieved major improvements in the ethylene oxide ( eo ) process over the past 50 years , by making a process switch from air to oxygen and by continuous catalyst improvements .\nas well as operating a number of wholly - owned manufacturing facilities and marketing a broad range of base chemicals and intermediates through six product lines , shell chemicals companies participate in a number of strategic joint ventures .\nexperience old - ijmuiden is a 3 \u00bd mile ( 5 . 5 km ) walk which takes you along 25 historical and cultural places of this former fishing neighbourhood\nsolid information boards show photo\u2019s and information about old - ijmuiden in the olden days ; places and buildings that have disappeared or changed . on this page you will find more information in english about places along the route , with many photo\u2019s and stories .\nthe old ijmuiden heritage walk is part of the story project experience old ijmuiden . stories have been collected about the history of old ijmuiden , from the construction of the north sea canal in 1876 until today . the stories were published in the ijmuider courant in 2014 - 2015 and in a book , be leef ijmuiden ( experience old ijmuiden ) . the project is commissioned by the velsen welfare foundation and the stories connect foundation .\nbecause ijmuiden was the only north sea port between hoek van holland and den helder , fishing boats from miles around tried to find shelter in the north sea canal estuary , between the jetties , thus obstructing the passage to amsterdam . this is why the vissershaven ( fisher harbour ) opened in 1896 , thus creating the harbour head .\nthe fortress was built between 1881 and 1888 and is the largest of the defence line of amsterdam , which is a unesco world heritage site . the fortress became an island in 1929 and was also part of the atlantikwall in world war ii .\nin 1876 king willem iii opened the north sea canal , the kleine sluis ( small lock ) and the zuidersluis ( southern lock ) . the noordersluis ( northern lock , 1928 ) with its length of 400 metres , width of 40 metres and depth of 15 metres was the largest in the world .\nuntil around 1900 fish were preserved by filling them with salt ; from then on ice was used for this purpose . the ice was obtained from ponds of large estates or even imported from norway . in more modern times the ice was made in ice factories like koelhuis ijsvries .\nthe oldest buildings of ijmuiden line the sluisplein . at the end of the 19 th century ten staff dwellings , seven government buildings and warehouses for pilotage were built there .\nfrom the harbour office at 3 sluisplein the lockkeeper had an excellent view over the locks . on the corner of sluisplein and visseringstraat the old bell tower ( 1896 - 1925 ) is situated . on the island beyond the southern lock houses for staff of the locks and the power station were built between 1909 and 1917 , as well as land batteries for the dutch world war i coastal defence .\nhotel augusta was built in the year 1907 and commemorates the name of augusta victoria , wife of the german kaiser wilhelm ii . the hotel was originally owned by the heere family . unlike a large part of ijmuiden , augusta \u2018survived\u2019 world war ii . all these years augusta remained in possession of the heere family . their children ran augusta until the current owners , john and monique van waveren , took over the hotel in 1984 . at that time the building was a mere ruin . the restaurant part remained original . the salon caf\u00e9 used to house tobacconist dorresteijn , and was later bought by poulterer onrust , locally known as \u2018arie kip\u2019 . after several years the adjacent building ( now called the orange lounge ) was added to the hotel . on the current location of the reception , the breakfast room and the crown hall used to be the haberdashery of the botman family . on the corner was the baptist community centre .\nthe thalia theatre was built in 1890 as an old - catholic church with presbytery . when a new church was built on the wilhelminakade , thalia church was transformed into a basketry and fishnet - repair workshop . in 1910 the building was turned into a cinema in art deco - style . the movie would often be interrupted by loud announcements of the imminent departure of a fishing boat . the men concerned left the cinema to join their boats . because german propaganda films were shown in thalia during world war ii , the theatre survived the numerous bombings . until 1969 thalia was used as a cinema ; afterwards the building was put into use by the civil defence corps . the current owners , john and monique van waveren , have turned it into a theatre - cum - party centre once again .\nin 1848 the amsterdam professor simon vissering wrote about ijmuiden in magazine de gids : \u2018an amsterdam sea harbour lying at the estuary of a canal lying between the ij and the north sea\u2019 . he was way ahead of his time . on 8 march 1865 the directors of the amsterdamsche kanaal maatschappij ( akm \u2013 amsterdam canal company ) cut the first sod in the dunes of the estate of de breesaap . it was an amsterdam party , to which the local authorities of velsen , the small town to which the de breesaap estate belonged , were not even invited .\nthe heavy digging was done by common polderlabourers and navvies , who came from all parts of the netherlands and even from as far as germany and belgium . on the edge of hamlet de heide the unmarried men lived in barracks . the \u2018keetbaas\u2019 ( boss ) and his wife were masters of the camp and made a lot of money from selling liquor to the weary navvies . canal workers with families had to fend for themselves . they built huts , made from faggots and clay , in the dunes or dug holes in the ground .\nthe construction of the locks and the digging was supervised by the english contracting firm lee & son . the site foremen would divide and rule : part of the labour force held a permanent appointment , the rest was hired by the day . the wages were low and there was much uncertainty among the workforce . strikes were bound to happen and in 1886 villa wijkeroog , the head office of the english engineers and foremen on the north side of the canal , was set on fire .\non 1 november 1876 king willem iii opened the north sea canal . the canal connecting amsterdam and the north sea by a fast route now , cut across \u201cholland at its narrowest part\u201d aboard steamer de stad breda the king sailed through the new locks . he signed an official charter , thus giving the harbour of ijmuiden , the ij estuary , its name .\nthe kleine sluis ( small lock ) and the zuidersluis ( southern lock ) were opened simultaneously with the north sea canal . the middensluis ( middle lock ) opened in 1896 and the noordersluis ( northern lock ) in 1928 . with its length of 400 metres , width of 40 metres and depth of 15 metres this was then the largest in the world .\nthe armoured fortress with its forty - odd rooms and the impressive dome hall is the largest of the defence line of amsterdam , a circle of defensive works around the capital . the defence line is a unesco world heritage site . the fortress was built between 1881 and 1888 on the mainland for defending the north sea canal and the sea locks against attacks from the sea . because the north sea canal was widened when the northern lock was built the fortress became an island in 1929 . it contained a variety of cannons and seven machine gun posts .\nafter world war i the island remained uninhabited for years . when preparing the fortress for battle during the mobilisation in 1940 , dutch soldiers came across a dilapidated mess . in the may days of 1940 not a single shot was fired . after the dutch capitulation german soldiers settled on the island . they were ill at ease there and called it \u2018die ratteninsel\u201d ( rat island ) .\nfor the germans the island was a strategically important position in the atlantikwall , which was to prevent an allied invasion along the european coast .\none of the oldest companies of ijmuiden is the shipping agency of halverhout en zwart . since 1876 the firm has offered its services to maritime companies in the north sea canal area . a wooden shed on the northern side of the north sea canal housed the first office of this shipping agency . the piece of land for its office was provided free of charge by maatschappij ijmuiden ( ijmuiden foundation ) from messrs bik and arnold . it was the first private building of a maritime service company in ijmuiden . later the company moved to the corner of visseringstraat and kanaalstraat . the firm is presently called royal united shipping agencies halverhout en zurm\u00fchlen b . v . and is established at the felison terminal , where the ferry to england also leaves .\nthe navvies and canal diggers mainly lived in de heide , which was later called velseroord , situated on the southern side of the canal . the english had their living quarters in the environs of country estate wijkeroog . this community was known as the english village . to show the english they were indispensable to digging the canal , the amsterdam canal company decided to build a canteen on piles in the polder wetlands : the english provision stores . liquor , smoking materials and other goodies were sold there for reduced prices . the local tax on spirits provided the municipal treasury with a piece of the pie too . concrete casters came to live in the village as well , because they were urgently needed . they worked in the concrete factory where the blocks for the piers were cast . the blocks were transported by a narrow - gauge railway on flat wagons , pulled by a tank engine , to the piers . on the piers the concrete blocks were moved by titan cranes . the cranes were made in england , had a radius of twelve metres and operated along rails .\nsoon after the north sea canal was opened fishing boats from miles around , even from england and denmark , tried to find shelter between the ijmuiden jetties . on the piers the eternal light was burning ; the new harbour lights were able to burn for twelve days and nights , thanks to a special fuel supply .\nin ijmuiden a thriving fishing trade arose . coastal fishermen from urk , volendam , nieuwediep , katwijk and vlaardingen sailed between the piers and their smacks , cutters and luggers dropped anchor in the outer harbour . the \u2018vletterlieden\u2019 ( the pilots\u2019 predecessors ) helped the fishermen to bring their catches ashore . there the fish was sold privately . with dog carts or with baskets strapped on their backs tradesmen from egmond and other surrounding villages went to ijmuiden to buy fish . the fishmongers between them fixed the prices ; they didn\u2019t deem it necessary to involve the fishermen .\naround 1880 the fishermen agreed that private selling of fish was not satisfactory any more : the fishing trade was in need of a reorganisation . reijer visser from nieuwediep organised an official fish auction near the locks . in kanaalstraat he built a pub ( caf\u00e9 afslag \u2013 the auction pub ) and started a ship provisions store where fishermen could buy reasonably priced victuals . the egmond fishmongers raised a storm of protest : no more price - fixing for them . the first fish auctioned by reijer visser came from the middelharnis smack titia jacoba , owned by captain maarten van delft . van delft made a fantastic calculation and got 1 , 194 guilders for 294 cod fish , 900 haddock , 87 halibuts and turbot an 180 pieces of thornback . the government granted more licences to start a fish auction , i . e . vischafslag planteijdt on ericssonstraat , and consequently there was more competition . planteijdt later initiated the co\u00f6peratieve vischafslag ( cooperative fish auction ) , which was established as a protest against the government auctions .\nfishing activities were expanding . in 1885 three new jetties were built . when these proved to be insufficient the western dunes were levelled to construct the vissershaven ( fishers harbour ) , which opened in 1896 . the first trawlers , called \u2018trolders\u2019 by the people of ijmuiden , were steaming into the harbour . because the government noticed there was good money to be earned in fishing , a wooden auction was built on the head of the vissershaven , called the lattenmarkt ( slats market ) . private auctioneers were allowed to use this auction . the government ruled that \u2018it is forbidden to hold an auction any place other than designated by the harbour master in the \u2018vishal\u2019 ( fish building ) . as a result the private auctions lost their monopoly position . a fishing war followed , won by the government . in 1899 the government established the staatsvissershavenbedrijf ( state fishing harbour company ) , employing state auctioneers who had the exclusive right to sell fish publicly in the fish building . the first 145 - metres long stone fish building was built in 1900 . in the vernacular this was called \u201clely\u2019s building\u201d .\nwest of the vissershaven a small harbour for pilotage and dredging equipment was built . along trawlerkade the first buildings arose in 1901 . subsequently the area south of the vissershaven was divided into practical plots and given to companies wanting to set up their businesses in the direct vicinity of the harbour . apart from fish merchants and towing services also technical companies , supporting and supplying the shipping industry such as the predecessors of zwart techniek , hera machinebouw and van laar maritiem , established their businesses here .\nin 1914 it was decided to build a new harbour . it was partially situated on the same spot as the old auxiliary harbour and was accessible through the vissershaven . 1920 saw the construction of the haringhaven ( herring harbour ) in the present direction . in 1939 the building of the slipways south - westerly from the haringhaven was started and in 1950 two new slipways in the haringhaven were completed .\nuntil around 1900 fish were preserved by filling them with salt ; from then on ice was used for this purpose . firm s . j . groen was the first to build a large ice warehouse with cold stores , called mercurius , at the corner of zeestraat ( later called fr\u00f6gerstraat ) and visseringstraat . in the summer the ice was imported from norway ; in the winter the owners of the estates velserbeek and rooswijk permitted ice being taken from their frozen ponds . many ice factories followed and some years later factories such as nv ijsfabriek ijmuiden , ijsfabriek de noordpool en nv kristalijsfabriek groenland , south of the vissershaven , made artificial ice . nv ijsfabriek , later called koelhuis ijsvries from 1911 established on sluisplein , was the first ice factory in the vicinity of the fish building . during the first years only ice was made , but after world war i the company specialized in freezing fish , eggs , bulbs and fruit . the modernization of its machinery led to a 200 \u2013 ton ice production a day . later the modern koelhuis ijsvries was built on kanaalstraat and in 1955 ice factory and cold stores were brought under one board of directors , under the name of verenigde koelhuizen en ijsfabrieken nv .\nin 1986 pieter schmidt van gelder established a paper factory , as part of van gelder en zonen ( 1784 ) , in velsen along the north sea canal . it was one of the first companies in velsen . the name crown was added in 1963 , as a result of making cardboard for punched cards in cooperation with the american paper factory crown zellerbach . in 2015 crown en van gelder employ 280 people and produce 220 , 000 tons of paper per year for printers , labels and special packaging\neven before the opening of the north sea canal the first houses were built , which was the beginning of ijmuiden . these first residents were civil servants , for whom in 1875 a row of lockkeepers houses were built near the lock . head engineer justus dirks from the amsterdam canal company asked seven - year old alida smakman , the assistant lockkeeper\u2019s daughter , to lay the first stone . mayor ensched\u00e9 and the velsen town council were watching while alida and her father laid the first stone .\nthe bik family and the descendants of this well - to - do patrician family played an important part in the development of ijmuiden . in 1851 brothers - in - law adrianus bik and jan willem arnold bought de breesaap estate for one million guilders . in 1863 part of it was given to the amsterdam canal company for digging the north sea canal . messrs . bik and arnold were entrepreneurs and pioneers in heart and soul , showing true social involvement . in 1876 they established the burgerlijke maatschap ( civil partnership ) , later called maatschappij ijmuiden ( ijmuiden foundation ) , in which the part of de breesaap south of the canal ( 355 acres ) was placed . the area was levelled for building activities and was the foundation of ijmuiden . in 1877 the foundation presented a modest development plan for housing , industry and fishery . the plan was accompanied by \u2018regulations concerning the building of houses and the hygiene thereof\u2019\nfinanced by jan willem arnold the first forty numbered working - class houses were built on a site not far from the lock . although built with the best intentions , the neighbourhood and its shabby houses soon became a notorious slum , called \u2018the forty\u2019 . in 1897 the houses were occupied by the first working - class families , most of whom thought they were better off than before . mainly fishermen from egmond lived in the forty\u201d . the entrance to the dwellings was through hoeksteeg , between prins hendrikstraat and zeestraat ( later frogerstraat ) . the kitchen had a surface area of one square metre and some box - beds could only be slept in with pulled up knees . a privy was placed outside the houses and inhabitants had to fetch water from the pump near the entrance of this neighbourhood .\nthe development plan of the ijmuiden foundation showed streets in straight lines , which were connected with kanaalstraat . a new neighbourhood was built : the new town of ijmuiden was booming ; the industrious pioneer spirit accompanied by a wind of change .\nbefore the construction of the railway between velsen and ijmuiden an omnibus - service , a large horse - drawn carriage with full - length seats , ran between velsen railway station and hotel nommer e\u00e9n on kanaalstraat in ijmuiden .\nfrom 1867 the train from the hollandse ijzeren spoorweg maatschappij ( dutch iron railway company ) connected haarlem and uitgeest , via the velserspoorbrug : a large swing bridge near the present paper factory van gelder . it was not until 1883 that the construction of the railway line to ijmuiden was under way . for the section ijmuiden \u2013 velsen part of \u2018the hoge berg\u2019 was levelled . at first a little railway station with a wooden platform was built , near the locks ( annastraat ) . in 1886 the line became a double track . the fish transport made demands too and after the completion of the vissershaven the fish merchants insisted on a station near the harbour . railway station ijmuiden , situated on stationsplein at the bottom of oranjestraat , opened in 1899 . the fish train had its own station and could be loaded behind the fish building via the fish bridge .\nthe ijmuiden railway was closed down in 1983 , but was still used for refrigerated fish transport . in 1995 the station was demolished .\nmany cherished the thought that ijmuiden would soon be a stylish tourist spot . in 1887 hotel nommer e\u00e9n was built at the corner of oranjestraat \u2013 kanaalstraat : \u2018the only building with a second floor\u2019 . the hotel was a meeting place for shipowners and fish merchants and served as a cultural and community centre . when the railway line was first built it also served as a buffet for the train passengers , until in 1899 the station was built . jacob list , who bought the hotel from hugo jacob werkhoven , made it very prosperous . in 1943 the hotel had to be demolished , by order of the german occupying forces ; its last owner was gerardus milne .\nshort after hotel nommer e\u00e9n was built a speculative citizen of amsterdam built a second hotel , which had to be more distinguished , more beautiful and more comfortable : hotel willem barendsz . the hotel was intended for housing the luxury passengers from the mail boats and suez ships . in good weather you could see the westertoren in amsterdam from the dome on the roof .\nof course many a day tripper and even foreign tourists came to look at the giant lock . the luxury tourists , however , sailed on to amsterdam . the large hotel rooms remained empty and the hotel became dilapidated . the only way to make a little money was to rent out function rooms to the rising number of religious communities on a sunday . pilots and \u2018vletterlieden\u2019 used the dome as a watchtower . before the building was eventually pulled down , it had been used by the boon brothers as a livery stable .\nin 1905 the private \u201cvereeniging visscherijschool ijmuiden\u201d ( association fishery school ijmuiden ) was founded . this school trained skippers , first mates and engineers because \u2018something had to be done about training these lads if the fishing industry was to have fresh and new blood in its fishing fleet\u2019 . the fishery school could use a class room in school b on oranjestraat and two old pilot boats . the first headmaster \u2013 teacher taught fourteen pupils from 6 to 8 o\u2019clock in the evening .\nbecause of financial difficulties the town council took control over the fishing school in 1911 . after being temporarily housed in the \u2018klapschool\u2019 on president kr\u00fcgerstraat , the school moved to a new building at the corner of kompasstraat and havenkade in 1916 . in 1952 the name was changed into \u2018gemeentelijke school voor visserij en scheepvaart\u2019 ( municipal school of fishery and shipping trade ) and since 1981 it has been called \u2018school voor zeevaart en techniek\u201d ( nautical and technical school ) . in 1988 the school moved to a new building on sluisplein with again a different name : \u2018nova college maritiem instituut ijmond\u201d . ( nova college maritime institute ijmuiden )\nin 1989 a foundation was set up to preserve the old school building and to turn it into a museum . more than seventy ijmuiden volunteers partook in the restoration . in 1994 minister hedy d\u2019ancona of welfare , public health an culture opened the zee - and havenmuseum ( sea and harbour museum ) .\nin 1917 h . j . e . wenckebach presented his plan for a dutch steelworks . the \u2018committee for establishing a steel and roll works in the netherlands\u2019 preferred ijmuiden to rotterdam because of the firm subsoil . the first phase saw the realisation of two blast furnaces , a coke - oven battery , an inner and outer harbour , a railway yard , a power station and a by - products plant for cleaning the coke - oven gas .\nat the beginning of the twentieth century the fishing trade was becoming more regulated . despite strikes and other setbacks a number of bona fide fishmongers established themselves in ijmuiden . after world war i had started it was tumultuous within the fishing trade and new names worked their way up . many of these fishmongers originated from egmond aan zee , being the core of the ijmuiden fishing trade . they did not just buy and sell fish , but they also started owning herring luggers and exporting salted herrings .\nin the interbellum ijmuiden got into decline . the economic recession caused a depression in the fishing trade . because of the german inflation trade with the hinterland ground to a halt ; the trawlers stayed idly in the harbour , thus affecting the fishing trade and causing the fishermen to go on strike . when in 1933 the shipowners revoked the collective agreement and proposed a fifteen percent wage reduction , the ijmuiden federation announced a big strike among the fishermen . this strike lasted from 3 january until 11 july and is the longest in the history of the fishing industry . emotions were running high , but eventually the actions were undermined by infighting and all efforts proved to have been to no avail .\nthe conditions aboard the ships were wretched and caused another strike in 1936 . this time the workers did win , but it did not do them much good , because of the crisis . the fishing trade did not give up , however , and found new markets in czechoslovakia and france . in due time the fishing trade slowly recovered and the so - called haddock boats sailed for the fishing grounds again .\nnational socialism , promising a better future , cropped up in the netherlands too . in 1939 mobilization was proclaimed and ijmuiden awaited a dire lot : when world war ii broke out everything that had been built was to be destroyed .\nfor a few pennies jacob visser brought people from the harbour head to the beach by ferry , called japie overzet ( japie ferry ) in the vernacular . in 1928 he bought his first towboat , alberdina , and two years later the powerful neeltje followed , which he used for towing coal barges through the ijmuiden locks . for towing the heavy coals , coming from the limburg mines , strong boats were needed . later jacob visser also had a towing service near the vissershaven .\nduring world war ii trade was slack . fishermen still at sea when the war broke out were given orders to sail for the nearest english port ; the steam trawlers , lying in the vissershaven , had to make preparations to cross over to england . in the estuary large ships were sunk to deny the germans access to the harbour and locks , thus enabling only small fishing boats to sail in or out .\nafter the war jacob visser resumed his coal barge towing trade and because of the booming fishing industry towing services were much in demand . he bought several new tow boats : triton ( 1949 ) , thetis ( 1956 ) and argus .\nin 1968 jacob visser sold the company to his employee , ben iskes . his son jim iskes , who trained as a first mate at the nautical and technical school , is the manager of this tug towage and salvage company nowadays .\nbecause ijmuiden was growing rapidly de vereniging ijmuidens belang ( society for ijmuiden community interests ) wanted to make a cemetery , which the ijmuiden foundation and the town council arranged for by deforesting and levelling the southern part of the de breesaap estate . former landowner jan braam was appointed overseer / gravedigger in 1896 ; in which year the cemetery saw 48 burials .\nthe entrance to this westerbegraafplaats ( western cemetery ) is through kerkstraat , which used to be a sandy path . the hearse had to pass a deep gully and even the railway track . a strong team of horses was needed to get the hearse uphill , through the sand . railway men used to put planks on the track to enable the hearse to pass and the slope was made passable with flattened fishing baskets .\nit often happened that the horses refused to negotiate the steep slope . after requesting the vicar to walk on ahead , the coachman , yelling and swearing , then spurred on the horses .\nover the gully a wooden footbridge was built in due course , to be replaced later by a small concrete bridge . in 1930 the town council had the present juliana bridge built in amsterdam school style .\npre - war ijmuiden , with willemsplein at its centre , was a pleasant town until world war ii broke out in 1940 . the jetties were bombed , jewish refugees tried to flee europe via ijmuiden and the dutch royal family were brought to england by destroyer hms codrington . the dutch government had the north sea canal estuary blocked by sinking ships , among which passengers ship jan pieterszoon coen . the port remained open for small vessels .\nin 1942 german troops built a defence line from norway to spain : the famous atlantikwall , with ijmuiden as a strategic \u2018festung\u2019 ( fortress ) . around ijmuiden barriers were made , such as bunkers , anti - tank pits and mine fields . ijmuiden became a \u2018sperrgebiet\u2019 ( prohibited area ) and the town was vacated . the germans also constructed fields of fire in ijmuiden and velsen - noord to position their anti - aircraft guns against a possible allied overland invasion , demolishing hundreds of houses in the process . in 1942 en 1943 people sometimes were forced to leave their houses within 48 hours and even had to organise their own transportation . these inhabitants took refuge somewhere within the town or outside , even as far as friesland . only people with an \u2018ausweis\u201d ( work permit ) were allowed to enter the area .\nthe harbour area in old - ijmuiden was the operating base for the kriegsmarine ( navy ) . a large part of the harbour was used for moorings for the schnellboote ( torpedo boats ) ; aimed at attacking allied convoys along the english coast . the germans built a schnellboot - bunker in the haringhaven and an even bigger one near the semaphore , where the traffic - control was situated . most of both harbours and fishing buildings were destroyed during bombings of the schnellboot - bunker .\nat the end of the war old - ijmuiden was in ruins . the buildings that were not completely demolished were heavily damaged by the many bombings of the harbour area . the total of destroyed buildings amounted to 3 , 190 houses , two churches , nine schools and 159 other buildings . many more were damaged : 4 , 600 houses , ten churches and 363 other buildings . the old ijmuiden was never going to be the same again ; many inhabitants of ijmuiden longed for the pre - war conviviality .\nafter the war old - ijmuiden was a sad and dilapidated place . everywhere were empty spots , such as the completely wiped out police station and bandstand in what used to be willemsplein . the koning willemshuis and hotel nommer e\u00e9n on kanaalstraat , caf\u00e9 cycloop on prins hendrikstraat : everything was bombed or demolished . only the gebouw voor christelijke belangen ( building for christian interests ) on enched\u00e9plein , the old mercurius on breesaapstraat , caf\u00e9 afslag , the old planteijdt auction on kanaalstraat and the bell telephone building near the old lock were still standing .\nmost of the reconstruction was done in east - ijmuiden and not in old - ijmuiden . the few still - existing houses became more and more run down , because no maintenance was ever done . \u201cthe old nest by the sea\u201d had become well nigh uninhabitable .\nmayor kwint had been in contact with architect willem dudok before the war had even finished . it was his job to give ijmuiden a new face . this is indeed what he did , but only for east - ijmuiden , however . to commemorate the tragic war events he designed plein 1945 , where the new town hall was built . from then on the town council was not established in velsen anymore but in ijmuiden . old - ijmuiden was destined to become an industrial estate .\ndismal and damaged ijmuiden was recovering slowly . families , whose fathers had left for england by trawler in 1940 , were reunited , fishing boats , confiscated by the germans , sailed again en the fishing buildings were rebuilt . the industry , such as hoogovens , bombed heavily during the war , recovered too . many people were not able to go back to old - ijmuiden and went to live in east - ijmuiden , later in duinwijk .\nas late as 1962 the town council devised a development plan for old - ijmuiden . the area west of oranjestraat was destined for small - scale industry . east of oranjestraat was to become a residential area with new twelve - story apartment blocks . most of the ramshackle buildings as far as koningsplein were to be demolished .\nthe inhabitants protested : they thought the character of their neighbourhood was about to change too much . they set up committee old - ijmuiden , which aims were to keep the original street pattern and to restore the houses that were still fit to live in . in 1973 a compromise was reached : no more grand - scale demolition , but on bloemstraat and s . p . kuijperplantsoen three - story apartments blocks did arise . in spite of this houses on schoolstraat and generaal de wetstraat were pulled down , as was the groen van prinsterer school on koningsplein and the roman catholic gregorius church on kanaalstraat . in 1979 a new housing estate was built in the demolished area , followed by 42 new dwellings on the \u2018new\u2019 willemsplein .\nheated discussions took place during town council meetings about the demolition plans for the villa\u2019s on kanaalstraat , especially about villa nooitgedacht , built in 1900 as villa tosari . it had been the domain of squatters for years but at the end of the eighties the villa , like community centre de brulboei ( the foghorn ) across the street , was eventually demolished by court order . subsequently the new housing project was refused a building permit , however , because the site appeared to be situated within the hoogovens noise zone .\nat the beginning of the nineties the government designated old - ijmuiden as a social renewal area ; a neighbourhood getting more money and attention from the local authorities . not until 1996 and 2001 did building start on kerkstraat \u2013 kanaalstraat , followed by new housing projects on bik - en arnoldkade and duinstraat .\nthe ijmuiden harbour is a dynamic port on the north sea canal estuary and is always accessible without any obstacles . the open seaport has a good reputation in the field of storage and transhipment of fresh and deep frozen fish , offshore , ferries , cruises and as well as in the field of assembling and constructing offshore wind farms . until 1989 the seaport was owned by the state : the staatsvissershavenbedrijf ( state fishing harbour company ) . in that year the seaport was privatized : minister kroes from transport and public works signed the deed of conveyance to seaport ijmuiden plc . this is a private company , which now owns the harbours and the ijmuiden fish auction .\none hundred and fifty small companies in the harbour area partook in a \u20ac 5 . 3 million investment initiative , called the bos - group . entrepreneurs were charged reasonable prices when buying the land their premises were built on , provided they bought shares in the new company .\nmaintenance was overdue , so the first tasks sea port ijmuiden plc set themselves were modernizing the fish auction and investing in the harbour area . in 1990 the trawlerkade and leonarduskade northwest of the middle harbour area were realized and in 1991 the fish auction introduced the mobile auction clock , which heralded the end of oral sale . in 1994 the dutch fish auction ijmuiden did its first test with phone auctioning , operating by means of telephone lines . from 2008 the auction has used the pefa - auction system via the internet .\nin 1994 near the harbour head the felison terminal was built . at first the scandinavia seaways ferries to norway and sweden docked there . from 1998 the dfds seaways have operated a daily service to newcastle in england .\nin 1999 the foundation stone was laid for the so - called third harbour . it was meant to cater for companies lacking in space to expand in the present harbour and for the coastal trade , which is an alternative for the clogged roads of the netherlands . the new ijmond harbour was finished in 2004 and is now developing into an operating base of building wind farms off the dutch coast and wind farm eneco luchterduinen . since 2012 it has also been a major cruise ships terminal .\nas of 2009 a metamorphosis is taking place in the middle harbour area . reconstructing the area between vissershaven and haringhaven is part of a grand - scale project , enhancing the position of ijmuiden as \u2018a transfer table for deep frozen fish\u2019 . completion of this renewal project is due in 2016 .\nfrom the town and environment - project emerges that improving the quality of life in old - ijmuiden is a major issue in the twenty - first century . west of oranjestraat , near the harbour , parts of the former , redeveloped industrial estate has been transformed into a new residential area . on the eastern side , where the villa\u2019s are too , old neighbourhoods are being renovated . during the sixties in the area between oranjestraat and koningsplein many of the original buildings were replaced by galleried flats and home zones . because of this most of the old street pattern has disappeared .\nin the new urban development plan conservation of the present historical buildings and reconstruction of the old , rectangular street plan are the keynotes . the characteristic environment , the views , the locks , the fishing harbour and its small - scaleness have been an inspiration for the urban development plan .\nin the middle of the neighbourhood the authentic thalia theatre has taken its prominent place again on a yet to be constructed square and the white theatre in the former pen power station has also become a cultural meeting point .\nthe other special buildings in the area , such as the church on helmstraat and the engelmundus church on wilhelminakade are in need of extra attention , as is koningsplein .\nby reconstructing the former street pattern the view of the harbour and the north sea canal should be experienced in the whole area .\nthe new premises will consist of small - scale , detached houses . along the north sea canal and the harbour buildings of varying height can be built . the old buildings and the small - scale area are making old - ijmuiden an attractive place , where living , working and recreation go hand in hand .\nprojects like town and environment and urban renewal have been started to improve the quality of life in old - ijmuiden . businesses causing ( noise ) pollution have been moved or cleaned up and old houses have been demolished . the harbour head has been completely renovated because of the arrival of the ferry service to england and by establishing sea port ijmuiden a modern dock industry has been created . government and market players are building new houses for several target groups and are restoring the old street pattern . the thalia theatre , the white theatre , the nautical and technical school , the sea and harbour museum and fortress island give the neighbourhood an important cultural and educational boost . the elderly may live in residential homes such as breezicht and w . f . vissershuis and the local residents can meet in community centre de brulboei . the redevelopment of old - ijmuiden is coming to a standstill , however , partly because of the economic crisis and major attention should be given to the issue of social cohesion .\nharbour , sea , fishery , the canal and locks are connecting factors for old - ijmuiden . many residents earn or used to earn their money in these industries or work across the canal at \u201cde hoogovens\u201d . these people can tell a story or two about working and living in a unique part of ijmuiden . stories we should not forget and which have to be shared with the younger people growing up in the neighbourhood as well as new residents . stories connect people and provide the area with an identity of its own . stories keep people connected with the past , bring unity and create new ideas for developing old - ijmuiden . by recording old - ijmuiden life stories and passing them on through all kinds of activities people will come together and old - ijmuiden is going to be a better place to live in . the neighbourhood will retrieve its character and will be back on the map again .\nthere are more than one record in the search results . please specify issue .\nin order to clarify the character of the itowappu system , which was established by the edo bakufu government in 1604 in relation to the portuguese silk trade between nagasaki and makao , the portuguese documents are as important as the japanese , dutch , or british records . however , the portuguese traders , unlike the english and dutch , left no record on their commercial activities in japan . it is therefore the missionary documents which complement , to a certain degree , the lack of the portuguese rccords . the jesuit missionaries , from the outset of the christian mission in japan , shared the same interests with the portuguese in the trade , since their work in japan considerably depended on the income from the trade . in addition , the missionaries were in a position wherd they could obtain a thorough knowledge of the negotiation at nagasaki , as they played an important part as an intermediary between portuguese and japanese merchants . by examining they church documents left by these missionaries , it is possible to clarify several points concerning the itowappu system . ( 1 ) the immediate cause of the establishment of this system mentioned in itowappu yuisho gaki ( history of itowappu ) , a japanese document , is not to be trusted . ( 2 ) the itowappu system was said to have following characteristics : ( a ) the itowappu merchants ( and the bakufu ) bought all of the silk from the portuguese at a time ; ( b ) they took advantage of the monopoly position in this transaction ; ( c ) the japanese buyers had the right to set the price . among these characteristics , the wholesale system ( a ) was the portuguese way of negotiation even before the establishment of the system . therefore , it has nothing to do with the itowappu system . as for the character ( c ) , the church documents do not prove it . tough the point ( b ) is important , it was a problem of distribution among japanese merchants after the portuguese had sold the silk . as a result , the missionaries were not interested in this matter , and the church documents tell us almost nothing about it . yet , one of the points which are clarified by the above documents shows that the nagasaki bugyo held an important role in negotiating the pancada , the price of silk , with the portuguese ."]}
{"id": 56333, "summary": [{"text": "asia motor works ltd ( amw ) manufactures commercial vehicle , auto components , fully built vehicles and forged components , in india .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "founded in 2002 , amw has won commercial vehicle ( cv ) of the year 2008 from ndtv profit car and bike awards & \" cv innovation of the year \" for 2010 from cv magazine & zee business news . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "asia motorworks", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 9 asia motorworks reviews submitted anonymously by asia motorworks employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if asia motorworks is right for you .\nasia motorworks ( amw ) : the launch decision sergio . . . | urltoken\nasia motorworks limited - trader , service provider of motor parts in mumbai , maharashtra .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at asia motorworks , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the asia motorworks company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at asia motorworks .\nquestion : asia motorworks ( amw ) : the launch decision sergio canavati de la torre platform production is a p . . .\ni applied through college or university . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at asia motorworks ( allahabad ) in january 2011 .\nmahesh painuly ' s profile - sr . manager - human resources , asia motorworks limited - view professional profile of mahesh painuly - urltoken\ni applied through college or university . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at asia motorworks ( allahabad ( india ) ) in january 2011 .\narea manager salaries at asia motorworks can range from \u20b97 , 60 , 108 - \u20b98 , 22 , 939 . this estimate is based upon 1 asia motorworks area manager salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . see all area manager salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\nasia motorworks has its 8 , 50 , 000 - sq metres manufacturing plant at bhuj in gujarat that has a capacity to manufacture 10 , 000 trucks a year .\nhome / study / business / finance / finance questions and answers / asia motorworks ( amw ) : the launch decision sergio canavati de la torre platform production . . .\na curious sight looms up on the arid landscape of bhachau , 34 km east of bhuj in gujarat , at the edge of the kutch desert . it is the sprawling factory of asia motorworks .\nmumbai - based asia motorworks limited , which specialises in the design and manufacture of higher - tonnage vehicles , unveiled its 49 - tonne 4923 tractors and 2523 tippers in the andhra pradesh market on friday .\nasia motorworks has already sold 8 trucks in andhra pradesh , and at present has orders for another 20 trucks .\nwe should be selling a total of 30 trucks in the state by the end of this month ,\nhe said .\naccording to rc mangal , vice - president ( marketing ) , asia motorworks , the company has so far sold 500 of its vehicles in the last six months .\nwe expect to sell 300 more units across the country by march 2007 ,\nhe said .\nmr anirudh bhuwalka , md & ceo , asia motorworks ltd , said ,\nwe have decided to enter the western market through the vidarbha region which is a coal - mining centre and cargo hub . we see a great business potential for our rock body tippers & tractors in this region . we would want to tap this business opportunity .\nmumbaimarch 8asia motorworks ltd ( amw ) , the latest entrant in the heavy commercial vehicle industry , walked into the western region market with its first dealership ( truck world ) for the vidarbha market .\naddressing a press conference on the launch of the company ' s vehicles here today , anirudh bhuwalka , managing director and chief executive of asia motorworks , said ,\nwith rapid industrialisation , sustained gdp growth of 8 per cent and the government ' s focus on building new highway projects , including the golden quadrilateral and the nsew corridors , we see freight industry poising for a major leap . the domain in which we operate\nthe heavy commercial vehicle ( hcv ) segment\nis expected to be in the excess of 1 , 75 , 000 units a year . with andhra pradesh contributing nearly 25 per cent to the tipper market , we see a great business potential and would like to tap this business opportunity .\nit is an unlikely site for a heavy vehicles plant , far away from the traditional automobile production clusters in the national capital region , the pune - nashik belt or the outskirts of chennai . but location has been no barrier to amw ' s success . started in 2002 - though the first truck rolled out only in 2005 - it has grown at startling speed , its revenues rising from rs 114 crore in 2006 / 07 to around rs 1 , 000 crore in the just - completed financial year .\nthe heavy commercial vehicles , or hcvs , market is dominated by two heavyweights , tata motors and ashok leyland , holding 63 and 22 per cent of market share , respectively . volvo - eicher is in third place with 10 . 3 per cent . but in less than six years of production , amw has grabbed much of the remaining market and achieved the number four position ; it sold 9 , 000 vehicles last year , putting it ahead of high pedigree players like mahindra - navistar , force - man and daimler - benz . indeed , in the tipper truck category - the ones where the platform can be raised at one end to discharge the load - amw is already number two , behind tata motors . the company also plans to scale up massively in the coming year , raising production more than five times to 48 , 000 vehicles annually , which it expects will take it ahead of volvo - eicher .\nthe man who set up amw is another surprise . he is no grizzled business veteran , but 36 - year - old anirudh bhuwalka , an mba from babson college , massachusetts , widely considered number 1 among b - schools globally for entrepreneurship .\nhow did he succeed in such a short period ? for one , by devising a business plan that relied on massive outsourcing . a noticeable feature of the amw factory is how much less noisy it is than other similar facilities . that is because it is more of an assembling unit than a manufacturing one - most parts of the vehicles it manufactures are brought here and fitted , they are not produced . in the trucks , the engines are from cummins , the gearboxes from zf , the axles from eaton - and the entire cabin from china , with all systems already installed . bhulwalka says outsourcing enabled him to start operations early without incurring heavy capital expenditure .\nwhen tata motors or ashok leyland entered the business , they had no choice but to develop their own technology and manufacture most of the vehicle themselves ,\nsays bhuwalka .\nwe need not do so . all our suppliers are large companies and leaders in their own fields .\nthe model , says bhuwalka , is far from new , being widely used globally .\npaccar has become a $ 14 - billion ( rs 63 , 000 crore ) company and the second - largest truckmaker in north america by following the same model ,\nhe says .\neven china does the same . all its trucks are made of parts bought from the same pool of suppliers . they may sport different logos and have some cosmetic differences , but inside they are all the same - engines , gearboxes and often even the frames .\nthe plant ' s unusual location at bhuj , far from cutting amw off from the mainstream , is actually an advantage , says bhuwalka , revealing that the spot was deliberately chosen .\nwe are right next to the kandla and mundra ports ,\nhe points out .\ni would never have managed the logistics had i been near nava sheva ( close to mumbai ) because of congestion there .\nbut he concedes that he was also attracted by the incentives - land , water and electricity at concessional rates - the gujarat government has been providing investors in the state .\nbhuwalka makes it sound too easy . if the heavy vehicles business is such a cakewalk , why are companies like force - man and mahindra - navistar , with deeper pockets than amw , still struggling ? bhuwalka ascribes his success to the attention amw pays to quality and comfort .\nmost trucks in india are sold with very basic amenities , both the body and cabin are unfinished . buyers have to install many features after the purchase , which is an inconvenience . our cabins have air - conditioning and a music system installed from the start .\nthe air - conditioned cabins are so popular with the tipper truck drivers that at some client companies , the drivers jostle to get the right to drive an amw truck , says r . c . mangal , marketing director , amw .\ntipper trucks work in dusty environments and the sealed , cool cabin is a great boon ,\nhe adds .\nnot everyone agrees . r . seshasayee , executive vice chairman of ashok leyland , sees the challenge differently .\nhistorically , it is the incumbent players who have succeeded ,\nhe says .\nthey have a stronger network , keener understanding of indian conditions and customer requirements and the capability to carefully configure products .\nhow and why did bhuwalka decide to make trucks ?\ni have my uncle to thank ,\nhe replies . ' uncle ' is shashi ruia , head of the rs 70 , 000 - crore essar group . in 2002 , when bhuwalka was considering business alternatives , essar won its first major road - building contract . ruia was finding it difficult to get trucks of the specifications he wanted and suggested bhuwalka manufacture them for him . funded by his family and bank loans , bhulwalka began work . three years later the first amw truck rolled out of a shed in hazira , on gujarat ' s southern coast , near surat , where bhuwalka ' s factory was initially located .\nthe shed is a lounge - cum - service centre for our drivers today ,\nhe says . the move to bhachau took place in 2006 after bhuwalka acquired 600 acres there . the fledgling company was on a roll , but it had not bargained for the global slowdown that struck in 2008 .\nup to january 2008 , it seemed we could do no wrong ,\nrecalls bhuwalka .\nwe had planned to massively ramp up production . we wanted to make everything : light commercial vehicles , luxury buses\u2026 and then came the crisis .\nsales of hcvs dropped by 37 per cent in india , from 235 , 935 units in 2007 / 08 to 148 , 626 units the following year . amw was badly hit too .\ni learnt a big lesson : do not try to get into too many segments too soon ,\nsays bhuwalka .\nif you ask my managers they will all tell you that we have just one aim - to manufacture and sell more hcvs , nothing else .\nsays pankaj bharuka , deputy general manager at the plant :\neverything we are doing is to gear up for a massive ramping up of truck production .\nground realities have forced bhuwalka to temper his ambition and idealism in other ways , too .\nwhen i got into this business , i wanted to provide international quality trucks at a price indians could afford ,\nhe says . but without any state incentives to do so , it was not possible and he has abandoned the idea . he prefers to make fully built trucks but higher margins lie in making cowls , or the front of the vehicle without the engine .\nfully built trucks are much safer than assembled cowls , but the government provides no encouragement ,\nhe says . he is also planning to make and sell cowls from next year . even ashok leyland ' s seshasayee believes that the marketplace for hcvs is changing .\nmarket dynamics are going to change and with the advent of more players - home - grown or global - competition will get keener . with increased legislation , stricter emission norms , enhanced safety features and evolving customers , demand will reach new heights ,\nhe says .\nkeeping that in mind , amw intends to manufacture more . cabins are still imported fully assembled from china , but the company has built its own cabin - assembly line , which will start production soon . one eye fixed firmly on the future , bhuwalka has set up a 200 - member research and development unit in navi mumbai to develop new kinds of trucks , such as those used for hauling heavy equipment .\ngoing forward , we have to look at every possible use of the truck chassis ,\nsays amw president a . ramasubramanian .\nthe company ' s top brass knows there are more challenges ahead .\nthe competition will not sit back ,\nsays ramasubramanian .\ni think they view us as serious rivals now .\nanother manager jokes that tata motors plans to buy a few amw trucks and take them apart to try and pinpoint where the secret of amw success lies . in fact , this is a practice amw itself follows , making no bones about doing so - rival manufacturers ' vehicles are parked just outside the administration building at bhachau .\nthe only way forward is to make better trucks and give buyers better value for their money ,\nsays bhuwalka .\nwe have done so until now , and we will continue to do so .\nmark zuckerberg overtakes warren buffet to emerge world ' s third - richest man with $ 81 . 6 bn net worth\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 .\nbiggest scamsters and fraud company . did not pay salary as promised . no ethics and company is gang of fraudsters looting banks and employees alike .\ninterview process was standard . . . long with lots of cross questions on technical background . . . questions were asked from manufacturing science , machine design , hydraulics , compressors and pumps , refrigeration and also on vocational training . . . u will feel satisfied after giving interview because if u cant answer some portion they will ask u from another topic where u can find it answerable .\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 .\nsuperb , dynamic , fast - 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production with robatic & manual . . .\ncore php , javascript , mysql , html , css , codeigniter , cakephp , ajax , dhtml . . .\nautocad 3d , solid works , catia , mechanical design , ug , design engineering . . .\nautomotive , autosar , 32 bit microcontrollers , rtos , bsw , can , uds , spi , wd , . . .\nchoose from 600 + courses & certifications to increase your chances of getting shortlisted . get freebies on your purchase\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 company has partnered with drd trucks india private limited , which holds 80 per cent of the total tipper body - building segment of andhra pradesh , for marketing its vehicles in the state .\nthe company currently offers 235 horse power vehicles , and is in the process of launching a 300 - horse power model in the next six months . besides , three more models targeting the mining and construction businesses are in the pipeline .\nwe have already set up our sales and service operations in tamil nadu , vijayawada and hyderabad as the southern region is very important market for us . as part of our distribution plan , we also plan to establish warehouses in south and north markets to stock our automobile parts ,\nmangal said .\nthe company is planning to set up 151 sales and service outlets across the country , covering all major highways , in the next 12 months . opening 450 spare parts outlets is also on its agenda .\nnew : get seamless access to urltoken at a great price . no additional sign - up required .\nthe company showcased its ` worldtruck ' series namely 4923 tractor , 4018 tractor , 4923 tipper - trailer , 2523 rock body tipper and 2518 haulage at the conference . the vehicles are being made at its plant in bhuj , gujarat .\namw partners with truck world ( the first dealership ) for the vidarbha region , which is co - owned by mr shabbir vali & mr shiraj dunga .\nthey are also the dealer for gm motors and have been into construction business since 1943 . they are looking at more dealers in other parts of maharashtra .\nwe have already set up sales and service operations in the southern market . as a part of our distribution plan , we plan to establish warehouses to stock spare parts in the western market ,\nmr bhuwalka added .\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 . . .\n1 . amw is a private company and did not disclose financial information . using information about the industry average cost structure , create financial projections for the bus manufacturing division for five years . modify the industry averages to account for the fact that you will enjoy the same cost reductions that scania does .\ni . assume a straight - line rate of amortization of 5 percent per year over a 20 - year period .\nii . assume that your sales growth rate will be 60 percent , exactly like amw\u2019s .\n3 . in 2012 , during a period of sluggish demand , amw searched for us $ 100 million to finance growth . \u201cwe are a growing company , and we are in the phase of growth capital . we are exploring various options , including selling stake to a pe [ private equity ] player . if we get a good value we may sell a minor stake , if not , we are open to raising debt as well , \u201d said bhuwalka , who expressed interest in obtaining a combination of debt and equity financing ( thakkar , 2012 ) .\nb . explain why the valuation during this period might be lower than bhuwalka could expect .\nc . make an argument as to why the firm should be valued higher .\nnote 1 as of october 31 , 2014 , 10 million indian rupees was equivalent to us $ 162 , 845 . 19 according to urltoken and urltoken converter / convert / ? amount = 1 & from = inr & to = usd .\ncheck out the latest area manager jobs or see area manager salaries at other companies .\nupload a cv to easily apply to jobs from anywhere . it ' s simple to set up .\nshare link , youtube video , slideshare presentation or ask a question . . .\ncookie is disabled in your browser due to this certain functionalities will not work . click here , to know how to enable it .\nit ' s easy , it ' s safe . no need to remember brijj password !\nplease choose your profile url carefully . you are allowed to edit the profile url only once .\nsr . executive - industrial relations at gentek technology pvt . ltd for 1 year\ncurriculum vitae mahesh painuly - c - 154 , raghuvanshi nagar , new ravalwadi relocation site , bhuj - 370010 mobile no . 09909962511 , 09909968710 email : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ date of birth : 20 / 01 / 76 father ' s name : b . n . painuly career objectives : i want a career that will provide me with challenges , allow freedom and creativity in the application of my knowledge , and will help achieve professional growth and personal acclaim . challenges , i have always look forward to learning new things every step i take is what i believe in . i wish to join an organization that provides me all these things and is commensurate to my potential and capabilities that i have gained through my experience and education .\nhandling performance management system , recruitment , hr strategy development & deployment and iso ts 16949 implementation for hcv & lcv business .\ni had worked as a head \u2013 human resources and looked after recruitment , induction , performance appraisal , iso norms and its compliances , salary & wage administration , hr policy company is engaged in manufacturing of automotive gears for three & four wheelers . mahindra sar is a sector company of mahindra & mahindra group , a public listed company having annual turnover of rs . 20 , 000 crores the company is on a vertical growth and is having annual turnover of rs . 75 crores ( aiming to achieve mark of rs 500 crores by the end of 2009 ) with 850 manpower strength . i was reporting to the coo . i was involved in the process of rationalisation of contract manpower , pms , formulation of hr strategy & implementation of the same considering the organisational goals . nature of duties : \u2022 recruitment process \u2022 facilitating performance appraisal \u2022 plant administration such as disciplinary actions , asset management , canteen management & house keeping etc . \u2022 industrial relations and liaison with government agencies \u2022 wage & salary administration and time office ( tams ) \u2022 human resources information systems \u2022 manpower planning \u2022 training and development \u2013 identification of training needs , preparing training calendar , training schedule , training history . . performance management system achievements so far \u2022 successfully formulated and implemented model of fixed term employee and taken 86 workmen on roll thus saving of overall 3 . 5 % . \u2022 initiated the bsc model for direct operations . \u2022 execution of contract deeds with 100 % statutory compliances . \u2022 initiative to identify the assessment cum development centre for all employees .\ni had worked as a junior manager hrd and was responsible for recruitment , induction , performance appraisal , iso norms and its compliances , training ( crts & ojts ) , salary & wage administration , hr policy company basically manufactures ceramic floor and wall tiles . somany tiles is the second largest producer of ceramic tiles in india having 02 units parent unit is at kassar ( haryana ) and the second unit at kadi ( gujarat ) with a annual turnover of around rs . 200 crores . the employee strength was around 1500 employees and marketing activities is spread over all zones . i was reporting to sr . manager hrd . i was actively involved with the marketing team to redress their day to day problems .\ntrade marks belong to the respective owners . copyright \u00a9 2018 info edge india ltd . all rights reserved ."]}
{"id": 56339, "summary": [{"text": "pentland ferries is a privately owned , family company which has operated a ferry service between gills bay in caithness , scotland and st margaret 's hope on south ronaldsay in orkney since may 2001 .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the company is one of only two major vehicle ferry operators plying within scotland which are not subsidised by the scottish government or local authorities . ", "topic": 13}], "title": "pentland ferries", "paragraphs": ["book pentland ferries today with urltoken \u2013 all pentland ferries routes available to book including gills bay and st margarets hope .\nat urltoken you are able to obtain live pentland ferries ticket prices , check availability , view ferries timetables and book pentland ferries car and passenger ferry tickets at our lowest available ticket price .\npentland firth crossing to orkney with pentland ferries . the crossing takes approximately one hour during which you will sail through the pentland firth and into the orkney archipelago .\ntravelling by pentland ferries is a quick , easy and stress free way to get there and back again . book you pentland ferries car or passenger ferries tickets with us and enjoy more choice and flexibility .\nwith urltoken you can book ferries to orkney and scotland with pentland ferries - st margaret ' s hope , gills bay .\npentland ferries previously owned two other ex - caledonian macbrayne ferries \u2013 the iona , later renamed pentalina b , and the claymore .\ndiscounted group travel with pentland ferries - urltoken offer a dedicated personal and affordable pentland ferries group and coach party ferry passenger reservation service offering you the lowest available ferry rates .\na family - owned ferry company , pentland ferries has been offering crossings between the pentland firth and the orkney islands since 2001 .\nbooking pentland ferries tickets has never been easier , compare all pentland ferries prices in real time and book the cheapest available pentland ferries tickets to and from gill ' s bay in caithness to st margaret ' s hope and south ronaldsay in orkney online with instant confirmation .\nthe vessel will be sold to pentland ferries for freight work and working with the renewable energy sector around orkney and the pentland firth .\nto obtain a pentland ferries ticket price and book your ferry ticket securely online please use the real time ferries booking form on the left .\npentland ferries ticket reservations , ferry timetables and passenger information for pentland ferries sailing to and from gill ' s bay in caithness to st margaret ' s hope and south ronaldsay in orkney .\nyou can use aferry to book a pentland ferry to orkney and scotland . pentland ferries is a family owned ferry company and has been is offering crossings between the pentland firth and the orkney islands since 2001 . aferry always has cheap prices for pentland ferries and the latest special offers .\nstagecoach operates a local service between thurso and gill ' s bay to connect with pentland ferries .\nchoose pentland ferries ferries for the cheapest ferry ticket prices to and from gill ' s bay in caithness to st margaret ' s hope and south ronaldsay in orkney .\npentland ferries operates regular crossings to orkney from gills bay on the mainland to st margaret\u2019s hope on south ronaldsay .\nbe aware ! i went to book with pentland ferries , but got auto transferred to aferry ( also . . .\ntake the 21st century pentland firth crossing to orkney with pentland ferries . the crossing takes approximately one hour between gills bay near john o\u2019groats to st margaret\u2019s hope during which you will sail through the pentland firth and into the orkney archipelago .\nyou can use aferry to book pentland ferries to st margaret ' s hope and gills bay . see below for the latest pentland ferries prices and sailing times . click on your ferry route for a detailed timetable with arrival and departure times .\npentland ferries : the pentalina b left st margaret ' s hope bound for ipswich today to resume livestock trade to dunkirk .\npentland ferries is a family owned ferry company and has been offering crossings between the pentland firth and the orkney islands since 2001 . if you choose to take the 21st century pentland firth crossing to orkney with pentland ferries the crossing only takes one hour during which you will sail through the pentland firth and into the orkney archipelago . this is the shortest and quickest sea route to orkney with your car ! so , whenever you choose to use the pentland ferries gills bay st margaret ' s hope ferry route , you are bound to have a relaxing and enjoyable journey .\nferry logistics offer a personal and affordable pentland ferries freight and cargo ferries reservation service to and from gill ' s bay in caithness to st margaret ' s hope and south ronaldsay in orkney .\nwith the latest pentland ferries crossing information and timetables for all ferries sailing to and from gill ' s bay in caithness to st margaret ' s hope and south ronaldsay in orkney including information on the ferry ports and useful tourist information about the destinations our detailed route and city maps will help you plot your pentland ferries ferry journey .\nto view other pentland ferries ferry routes or ferry times , please select your route , month and year and click\nview\n.\npentland ferries fleet consist of two ships the mv claymore and the pentalina b . the facilities onboard the pentland ferries are limited due to the duration of the crossing , however you will find nice relaxing lounges with views across the firth and a cafeteria with snack bar and toilets .\nin the unlikely event you find the same all inclusive pentland ferries ticket cheaper in the brochure of any other tour operator we promise that we will do our best to beat that price or offer you the choice of requesting a refund . to book pentland ferries tickets please click here .\npentland ferries ' latest ship , the mv pentalina , is more environmentally - friendly compared with other operators , and connects to a cleaner shoreside electricity supply overnight , making it far\ngreener\nthan older ferries .\npentland ferries offers fantastic fares to and from gill ' s bay in caithness to st margaret ' s hope and south ronaldsay in orkney ferry ports .\nscotland\u2019s pentland ferries is building a \u00a314 million ( us $ 17 million ) catamaran to replace its current pentalina ferry , according to local media reports .\nwhenever you choose to use the pentland ferries gills bay st margaret ' s hope ferry route , you are bound to have a relaxing and enjoyable journey .\nthis is the shortest and quickest sea route to orkney with your car . pentland ferries ltd offer the shortest crossing time to orkney for cars and passengers .\nour specialist pentland ferries group travel team will secure the best deal for you and your passengers . the only requirement to qualify for discounted group travel ferry rates is that your party should be at least ten people and travel at the same time . for more information about group travel on pentland ferries please click here .\nif are travelling by car , with your family or as a solo foot passenger book a ferry crossing with pentland ferries and arrive at your destination refreshed , relaxed and happy .\nthe orkney bus in partnership with john o ' groats ferries , t : 01955 611353 .\n6 . 2 . 4 serco northlink ferries operates in a commercially competitive market across the pentland firth . this research is not seen to be representative of the commercial application of fares .\npentland ferries managing director andrew banks said ( according to john o\u2019groat journal ) : \u201ctrade has been building up each year and we have been running at full capacity so we needed a bigger vessel . \u201d\npentland ferries offer up to 4 departures daily each way during peak travel months , making up to 50 crossings on the pentland firth each week at peak times , and the shorter , more sheltered crossing between gill\u2019s bay and st . margaret\u2019s hope is less susceptible to high waves than other more exposed routes .\nthe facilities on - board the pentland ferries are limited due to the duration of the crossing however , you will find nice relaxing lounges with views across the firth and a cafeteria with snack bar and toilets .\npentland ferries ' newest ship pentalina is a fast catamaran that provides an even faster service and a greater carrying capacity reducing the crossing time between st . margaret ' s hope and gills bay to under an hour .\nbook pentland ferries tickets to and from gill ' s bay in caithness to st margaret ' s hope and south ronaldsay in orkney online in advance at urltoken and you will always enjoy our cheapest available ferry ticket price .\npentland ferries recently added a cafe at their terminal for the comfort of passengers travelling with them . no doubt others in the area may appreciate a snack or cup of tea or coffee if they are in the area .\npentland ferries fleet consist of two ships the mv claymore and the pentalina b . the facilities onboard the pentland ferries are limited due to the duration of the crossing , however you will find nice relaxing lounges with views across the firth and a cafeteria with snack bar and toilets . there are great opportunities to see wide selections of wildlife such as seals , puffins , killer whales and sea birds while onboard thanks to panoramic lounges and sundecks . urltoken\npentland ferries : the company is currently on restricted passenger numbers until further notice and it is advisable to telephone and book . passengers are requested to ensure they arrive at the ferry terminal at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time .\nbest price guarantee - we always offer you our lowest available pentland ferries ticket price and there are no hidden extras or surprises such as added fuel surcharges or booking fees and we also we do not charge you anything extra for paying for your ferry ticket with a visa electron card . the price we quote for your selected pentland ferries car or passenger ferry ticket , onboard accommodation and vehicle type is all you will pay for your ferry ticket , and that ' s a promise !\nyou can take your cat or dog on your pentland ferries sailing . when you select your preferred route , simply select the number of dogs or cats that you are travelling with . if the option is not available , please contact us .\npentland ferries : due to technical issues the company has had to cancel all sailings on friday 30th january , if you are booked on any of the sailings please contact them to make alternative arrangements . pentland ferries apologises for any inconvenience caused . also . . . hms ark royal is currently in scapa flow , passengers travelling on the ferry today should have an excellent view of her as the claymore will be passing quite close on her route between gill ' s bay and st margaret ' s hope .\npentland ferries : the company will shortly be issuing a new timetable for 2009 to reflect the introduction of the new pentalina . customers are advised to continue booking as normal , any passenger affected by the changes will be informed as soon as the timetable is issued .\npentland ferries is a family run business , owned by andrew and susan banks who established the business in 2001 . currently the company owns two ships , the mv pentalina and mv pentalina - b . the company owned the mv claymore for 7 years before selling it in april 2009 .\npentland ferries was started by its present managing director , andrew banks in 1997 . he attempted to start a ferry service between the cromarty firth at invergordon and orkney . being unable to generate enough freight , or get a subsidy , the service was abandoned and the vessel laid up .\nindependent questionnaire conducted for pentland ferries ltd by ' survey monkey ' about the desirability of a ' real ' short - sea - crossing of pentland firth gills harbour , caithness to a ' new ' ro : ro terminal at burwick , just eight miles across the water . give your views in the survey here folk in caithness who travel by ferry to orkney have only a few more days to vote if they would like to see a new route developed from gills harbour that would cut the pentland firth sea - crossing time to just half - an - hour .\npentland ferries is a family run business which operates a ferry crossing across the pentland firth . the purpose - built catamaran , mv pentalina , sails from st margaret ' s hope in orkney to gills bay in caithness running 3 return crossings per day in winter and 4 return crossings per day in the summer months . the journey by ferry takes just one hour making it the shortest sailing to or from orkney with your car .\ncitylink from the main scottish bus stations to aberdeen and scrabster that connect with the northlink ferries . scottish citylink coaches ltd , t : 08705 505050 .\npentland ferries counts two ships in their fleet : the mv claymore and the pentalina b . the facilities onboard are kept to the strict necessary as the crossings are just under 1 hour , however , there are nice relaxing lounges with views across the firth and a cafeteria with snack bar and toilets .\nall sailings on the pentland firth route have been cancelled from saturday 31 / 01 / 09 up to and including wednesday 4 / 02 / 09 .\nbe aware ! i went to book with pentland ferries , but got auto transferred to aferry ( also reviewed on tripadvisor ) who took my credit card details without revealing i had been transferred , or who they were . ( foolish i know , but i am 81 years old ! ) i . . .\nlocal family ferry company pentland ferries has said today that it is frustrated by the delay in implementing the scottish government\u2019s passenger subsidy . the company have said that they want the scottish government ret scheme to reduce passenger fares to go ahead as soon as possible and are just waiting on confirmation that the scheme is legal :\nurltoken is part of the world ' s largest online ferry ticket distribution network providing the ability to book over 80 major european ferry operators including with pentland ferries to over 1 , 200 ferry routes throughout the uk , france , spain , ireland , holland , eastern europe , the mediterranean , the baltic and north africa .\nin addition to offering preferential rates to commercial operators and haulers ferry logistics is now also able to offer discounted ferry freight rates to private customers such as those wanting to take transit vans on any of the pentland ferries routes serviced . for more information and an instant online quote for your commercial vehicle ferry crossing please click here .\nalmost 100 ferries need to be replaced in scotland over the next 10 - 15 years , representing a potential \u00a31bn business opportunity . this would in turn give a useful platform for scottish exports to the rest of europe , where up to 1 , 000 small - to - medium sized vehicle ferries need replaced over the next 15 years ; that\u2019s a market worth some \u00a310bn . such ship assembly could occur very rapidly , although this depends on scottish government strategy to change what has become a politicised and increasingly expensive ferries policy .\npentland ferries will run the service from monday to saturday nights over the winter period from november to march . it will use a linkspan to be reinstalled by the cromarty firth port authority ( cfpa ) at invergordon . the linkspan was previously used for the invergordon - kirkwall freight service operated by orcargo and streamline which was withdrawn in april last year .\npentland ferries ' top priority is the comfort and safety of their passengers , making the pentalina a great way to travel for a trouble - and stress - free journey - once you have taken in the stunning views of orkney and caithness from the sundeck or one of the two lounges , you will arrive refreshed and ready to continue your journey .\n\u00a9 direct urltoken direct ferries limited has its registered office in london , united kingdom . for contact details visit our contact us page . the world leading website for online ferry booking\nbmt nigel gee ( bmt ) , a subsidiary of bmt group , has announced a new project to design an 85m steel - hulled catamaran ropax ferry for strategic marine , a subsidiary of triyards holding limited . the ferry is for scottish ferry operator pentland ferries and bmt will be responsible for concept through to production design , working closely with strategic marine .\nthere are 3 ferry routes operating between orkney islands and scotland offering you combined total of 45 sailings per week . northlink ferries operates 2 routes , kirkwall to aberdeen runs 3 times per week & stromness to scrabster about 3 times daily . pentland ferries operates 1 route , st margaret ' s hope to gills bay which runs 3 times daily . as the frequency and duration of crossings on some routes varies we would advise that you do a live search for crossings from orkney islands to scotland to get the most up to date information .\n6 . 2 . 5 trunking and associated costs have reduced the attractiveness of the pentland firth route in recent years and put increased pressure on the aberdeen to kirkwall service . .\nview departure dates and ferry times for pentland ferries gills bay to st margarets hope route here , simply select the month and year below to see the available timetables . once you know when you are travelling , why not check out some of the best prices available on gills bay to st margarets hope and book securely online with instant booking confirmations on aferry .\n4a ) gills harbour ' s community - owned inner basin : pentland firth tidal - stream electricity generation ( a . k . a . green ' marine renewable energy ' ) .\nthe crossing takes approximately one hour during which you will sail through the pentland firth and into the orkney archipelago . this is the shortest and quickest sea route to orkney with your car .\nthe price you see is the price you pay . there are no hidden extras or surprises such as added fuel surcharges or booking fees and we do not charge you anything extra for paying with a visa electron card . the price we quote you for your selected pentland ferries route , onboard accommodation and vehicle type is all you will pay , and that ' s a promise .\nthis important construction task , ( its basis is a redundant floating ww ii dry - dock ) is being undertaken by pentland ferries ltd , with ' in - house ' finance and largely utilising the skills of its gills - based direct - labour squad at using the shipping company ' s own heavy construction machinery . ( backhoe excavators , dumper trucks , concrete batching plant etc . ) .\nspring 2008 will bring the arrival of the fastest ferry over the pentland firth . a new catamaran state of the art high speed ferry will whisk passengers from gills terminal in caithnes over to orkney .\nthanks to the use of a catamaran and a shorter , more sheltered crossing , using the lee of stroma for much of the route across the pentland firth , the pentland ferry service is less affected by weather conditions than the rival , and government subsidised , northlink service from scrabster to stromness . this has allowed it to take a significant volume of the commercial traffic heading to or from the orkneys .\nofficial figures show more people and cars sailed across the pentland firth from caithness to orkney in 2016 from gills bay than on any other route . official figures recently published by scottish government ' spending watchdog ' body audit scotland show that the so - called ' short sea - route ' from gills bay to st margaret ' s hope was the busiest seaway to orkney across the pentland firth in 2016 .\n6 . 2 . 17 orkney islands council observed that , across all options , the scrabster - stromness route is an outlier and is more expensive relative to other publicly specified routes . it noted that there is logic in reaching a common approach and they also noted the potential impact on pentland ferries . however , the council explained that it did not follow that prices should remain high to protect another operator .\ntake pentland ferries as an example . they have employed a medium - speed catamaran on the notorious pentland firth route to orkney \u2013 home to some of the fastest tides and roughest seas in the world \u2013 for the past five years . research has established that service to be so efficient it does not require any subsidy at all . meanwhile , co\u00b2 emissions per car carried are approximately one - third compared to a monohull . indeed , a competing ferry service operated by serco northlink\u2019s monohull ferry between scrabster and stromness soaks up about \u00a310m a year in public subsidy and emits well over 50 per cent more c0\u00b2 in the process .\nin recent research undertaken by edinburgh napier university in europe and the middle - east , medium - speed ( i . e . 16 - 20 knot ) vehicle - carrying catamaran ferries were found to offer at least 50 per cent improved efficiency when compared with the monohull ferries commonly used here . total operating costs are also around 50 per cent less for the catamaran , with lower fuel consumption resulting in substantially reduced co\u00b2 emissions .\na short video when we were travelling from st margaret ' s hope to gills bay onboard the catamaran ferry ' mv pentalina ' . subscribe to help us grow our channel ! operated by pentland ferries . the vessel operates up to four return sailings everyday from the scottish mainland to orkney . captured on a sunny day using dji phantom 3 professional and dji osmo x3 # djicreator check our other videos for more commercial marine footage urltoken urltoken urltoken\norkney ferries : the earl sigurd returned to orkney from re - fit at peterhead on 25 january , allowing the earl thorfinn to sail for peterhead on 26 january ( nearly a week later than previously anticipated ) . source : urltoken\nmulti - cats are expected to be required throughout the planned ( but likely to be extendable ) 25 year initial life - span of the 269 - turbine inner sound tidal electricity project and on following pentland firth tidal stream schemes .\nthis is the shortest and quickest sea route to orkney with your car with a timetable that fits in with most of the outer island ferries . st margaret\u2019s hope is a 20 - minute drive from mainland orkney , largest settlement on south ronaldsay .\nshetland islands council : shetland islands council ferries are working with psa to develop a series of ongoing online surveys to improve the information for the uk ferry industry . the latest version of the domestic ferry questionnaire can be found below : domesic ferry survey\nyou can use aferry to book ferries to the orkney islands including stromness and st margaret ' s hope from mainland scotland . using aferry you will always get a great deal on your ferry to the orkney islands . see below for timetables and the latest special offers .\na real problem with tidal energy is that it cannot produce round - the - clock ' base - load ' power , although its almost gets there as the periods of slack - water ( when no generation is possible ) are quite short in the pentland firth .\nthe initial \u00a350 + million ' ' demonstration ' phase of the project to harness the kinetic energy in the fast - flowing tidal streams of the pentland firth ' s inner sound to generate electricity is now well towards completion . it lies entirely within the highland council area .\nthus casplan should designate the inner basin of community - owned gills harbour as being the preferred caithness mainland location for a pentland firth workboat supply base for marine renewable electricity generation in local waters . this is as in n - rip 2 ( national renewables infrastructure plan ) of 2012 .\nonce you arrive at st margaret ' s hope it is a twenty minute car journey across the famous churchill barriers , past the italian chapel onto mainland orkney where you can catch the ferries to the outer islands or visit places like maes howe , skara brae , and the ring of brodgar .\ntwo vessels made their debut visits to gills harbour on the morning of sunday , may 10th , 2015 . the mini - ships uskmoor and lodesman sailed across the pentland firth from orkney to conduct operations in the inner sound of the narrow , tide - swept , channel separating caithness from the isles .\nthe new purpose built catamaran , mv pentalina , took over the pentland firth route from the mv claymore on her arrival in orkney . the catamaran will provide an even faster service and a greater carrying capacity reducing the crossing time between st . margaret ' s hope and gills bay to under an hour .\n6 . 10 . 4 relevant local authorities also pointed out that state aid advice will be required in handling the situation on the scrabster - stromness route . whilst almost all options identify a fare reduction for this route , the practicalities of introducing such a reduction are challenging given the presence of a private sector operator on the pentland firth .\nthis is the most recent of the many car - ferry routes to have connected the orkney islands to mainland scotland . it is also the shortest , and so the best value , especially with the new catamaran in service . the service started in may 2001 , originally operating ex - calmac ferries , but now using the much faster pentalina catamaran .\nthis is rather than under pentland firth waters to the west of a line from st . john ' s point to tor ness ( hoy ) , sea - areas that are much more exposed to atlantic - origin swells brought in by the prevailing w - to - e tracking pattern of atmospheric ' lows ' ( i . e . weather ' depressions ' ) .\nemma neave - webb is the sanday ranger and in the winter months she has been remotely operating the sanday seal cam , which is proudly sponsored by northlink ferries . broadcasting from a remote beach on the island , the sanday seal cam shows two pupping beaches in the months when grey seals haul ashore to give birth . we spoke to emma and she offered a fascinating insight into seal behaviour !\nscotland has a long and costly history of operating ferries to its many islands . traditionally , we rely on heavy monohull ( single hull ) vessels but new options are on the horizon , offering the potential to not only drastically reduce costs , and reduce public subsidies , but to also enhance operations . such a \u201csea change\u201d however , requires a new way of thinking , ` with little room for a blinkered traditional approach .\nthis can be lessened in future if power - station arrays in different parts of the east pentland firth are linked together ' as a single unit ' . this is due to the wide variations of high - water times out from the shoreline ( c . 2 . 5 hours to mid - firth out from gills ) and laterally along the firth ' s central ' line ' , a phenomenon that can be rationally explained .\nnorthlink ferries : a feasibility study into the installation of couchette berths on the passenger ferries hjaltland and hrossey has highlighted difficult cost issues and the project will not now go ahead . as part of the study , northlink surveyed passenger opinion about possible couchette berths and carried out a detailed examination of costs . all of the relevant data has now been reviewed and it has become clear that it is unlikely that the revenue from the sale of couchette berths would cover the total costs by june , 2012 when northlink\u2019s contract to operate the northern isles lifeline ferry services comes to an end . northlink chief executive , bill davidson , said : this is a disappointing outcome as we know that for some of our passengers the couchettes would have offered a welcome alternative for overnight accommodation . however , the sums don\u2019t quite stack up and as a result we are unable to proceed . source : urltoken\ncasplan should acknowledge a desire locally to have a proportion of the electricity from tide - streams the pentland firth used locally to create sustainable local employment possibilities . in a manner of speaking , this could be a ' compensation ' for the fact that conventional fin - fish farming ( that is such an important employer in many other ' fragile ' areas of the n & w highland coasts and in the northern islands ) is not possible here .\nscotland is the northernmost of the four countries that form the united kingdom of great britain . surrounded by the north atlantic ocean to the west and north , the north sea to the east and across the border to the south you\u2019ll find england . scotland is a lively and friendly country , rich in history and heritage dating back thousands of years . people flock here to visit not only the beautiful mountains and valleys , rolling hills , forests and rocky coastlines but also for the experiences that scotland has to offer . whether you\u2019re looking to play a game of golf at the very place it was invented or to visit one of the many distilleries for some whiskey tasting , scotland has much to offer any visitor . in terms of arriving by ferry to scotland , from northern ireland there\u2019s a choice of year round services from and to numerous ports with sailings operated by modern and well - equipped ferries . there are no longer any direct ferries from continental europe to scotland however there are numerous crossings to england and ireland that get you close enough .\ncommunity - owned gills harbour is the most northerly seaport on the british mainland , lying on the shores of the pentland firth ' s inner sound , just off the a 836 road , only four miles west of john o ' groats . the spring of 2015 has seen some significant developments locally , both in sea - transport and marine electricity , that bode well for the future of the little port on the inland ' apex ' of gills bay ; it belongs to the 600 people living along the north coast .\nthere are other benefits from this move to medium - speed catamarans . scotland is no longer at the cutting edge of ship design , shipbuilding or innovation ; none of today\u2019s successful international ferry designers are based in scotland and commercial shipbuilding is something we no longer excel at . but that could change . assembling advanced medium - speed catamaran ferries here in scotland is another real , potential benefit from any policy change in this sector . sea transport corp in australia , for example , has mooted plans to ship catamaran kits , creating significant employment opportunities locally .\nother than that , the way to get to the other third of inhabitants is likely to be either through ferries ( most of which are owned by the local council ) or through making friends with the local fisherman and persuading them to take you from island to island . the local ferry is probably the recommended route . you can also go by air in what is allegedly the shortest scheduled air trip in the world between westray and papa westray - though scheduled to last two minutes , it can sometimes take as little as one if the wind is in the right direction .\nthe tragic sudden loss with all eight hands of the 83 metre , 1 , 850 ( gross ) tonne laden cargo ship cemfjord in ' extremely violent ' seas in the merry men of mey roost to the nw of stroma in the early afternoon of 02 . 01 . 15 proved just how dangerous this pentland firth roost can be . this was at a time when the w - flowing ebb stream was opposed by a westerly gale , with its associated heavy incoming atlantic swells . cemfjord ' s capsize was so sudden that no emergency mayday radio call could be made .\ng ) locally produced . sea - salt : the pentland firth is known to contain the cleanest waters around the uk coast , as those are replenished on a twice - daily basis from open ocean / seas . there is a known demand for british / scottish sea - salt which can be produced in a poly - tunnel ( as per the ones designed for shetland - conditions as above ) , providing that there is an on - hand heat - source ; and what better selling point in that it comes from ' green marine energy ' ? historically there were salt - pans at flotta , orkney and near keiss , then using peat as heat - source . again a ' back to the future ' concept , but one where this area has some advantages over others .\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\na new overnight sea freight ferry link between orkney and invergordon is to be launched shortly , creating up to 24 jobs , it was announced yesterday .\nsince then the linkspan has been on loan to orkney islands council to assist with the fabrication of new facilities for the northlink ferry service into stromness .\nonly one bicycle can be booked per ticket . if you wish to book more than one bicycle you will need to make a separate booking for each bicycle . .\nsomething on the roof , e . g . roof box , bikes etc ?\nthere are great opportunities to see wide selections of wildlife such as seals , puffins , killer whales and sea birds while onboard thanks to panoramic lounges and sundecks .\nall very simple and efficient . . does what it says on the tin . . . .\nvery enjoyable ride . the staff are quite friendly . we even made a booking error , and they contacted us and allowed us to make changes easily . keep up the good work .\neasy checking , the ferry was very comfortable with spotless toilets and a small cafeteria with hot and cold food . disembarking was as easy .\nwe enjoyed our trip to orkney . we chose to travel from gills bay as it was the shortest journey time . we were impressed by how easy everything was . the expertise in manipulating all those large trailers onto the ferry was fascinating . it was a very easy trouble free ferry journey which i am looking forward to completing again .\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 travellers .\nvery efficient service . staff very helpful . quiet terminals at both ends , easy access . fabulous . . .\nvery efficient service . staff very helpful . quiet terminals at both ends , easy access . fabulous views of the peatland firth .\nwe had a lovely smooth crossing on the pentalina . the boat inside is much to be desired though and although newish could do with modernisation . strong smell of cooking in the lounge . toilets weren\u2019t the cleanest but overall nice journey and quick turnout in port .\nthis journey was a good experience . impressed by the efficiency of the staff parking the vehicles . . . good view from the deck , lot of seats up there , i liked the cafe , very affordable and tasty .\nfantastic booking system - why do so many people try and do it the modern way ? ? ? ? ring up , book , note your reservation number - simple . very efficient loading , left on time , smooth trip ditto on return . who can ask for more - it des what it . . .\nif you are going to the orkneys this trip from gills bay to st margaret ' s hope is short and with this being a catamaran it is more stable than normal boats . however , if you can , book in advance . we did and were so glad that . . .\nboth trips to and from gill ' s bay & st . margaret ' s hope were perfect ! thank goodness we had reserved , as the return tripwas totally full . every stepof the process was flawless and we enjoyed every minute of the trips . we also ate at the cafe in . . .\nthe journey itself was fab . a little rough due to the currents even on quite a still day . the real gem is the cafe at gill ' s bay . fresh food prepared to order and great value for money . a must while you wait for your ferry .\ni booked a return journey on this ferry service online , printed everything off , everything fine , the sailing was for 5th feb 2018 , the evening sailing , as i live in england the distance would have been to great to travel on monday , a stop over in . . .\ntravelling shortly after christmas . evening sailing from orkney and thought would get some food on the boat as had a fair bit to travel after getting of boat . unfortunately they had run out of rolls , which considering there limited offering to begin with meant a . . .\nnote : your question will be posted publicly on the questions & answers page .\npassport requirements to travel to orkney . . . . fo i need to have 6 months on my passport\nyes you can take dogs on the ferry . they must either stay in the vehicle on the car deck or they can be taken onto the top sun deck for the duration of the journey .\nwe had a horrible journey going over during a storm , the ship was tipping up & down & rolling sideways . people were staggering all over the place so that added amusement value . coming back was smooth and sunny , what a . . .\nwe had a horrible journey going over during a storm , the ship was tipping up & down & rolling sideways . people were staggering all over the place so that added amusement value . coming back was smooth and sunny , what a contrast .\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 .\nintroducing , eddy , first grandson for andrew and susan and a wee cousin for sara . here he is with grandma susan . congratulations to eddy ' s proud mum and dad , laura and jamie !\n\u201cwe want this scheme to go ahead as soon as possible , it is good for orkney and will help us attract more passengers . all we are now waiting for is confirmation that it\u2019s fully legal and then we can get on with implementing it . our lawyers have told us that because we are a commercial operation and currently receive no subsidy whatsoever , we have to be 100 % sure that this scheme complies otherwise our whole business is at risk . we are not sure why it is taking so long to get simple confirmation .\n\u201calthough not one penny of the proposed subsidy comes to us , it goes directly to the passenger , we would be forced to pay it all back if it doesn\u2019t comply , that could ruin us and we can\u2019t take that risk . all we are asking for is for the scottish government to check that it\u2019s legal with the eu and uk and then we can get on with it .\n\u201cwe have today asked for a meeting with local msp liam macarthur to see if he can do anything to get things moving forward on our behalf . this is extremely frustrating but as a family run , fully commercial orcadian business employing 70 people and with exciting expansion plans , we cannot risk our business when we are being told that the scheme may not be legal . \u201d\niconic ben nevis needs to be top of your scottish to - do list .\nthis booking system and any information appearing on this page relating to the availability of any accommodation is provided by third parties and not by visitscotland . it is intended to provide real time availability information relating to accommodation which is also provided by third parties . you may use this booking system to place direct bookings with third party accommodation providers . any booking you make will not be placed with visitscotland and we will have no liability to you in respect of any booking . if you proceed to make a booking you will leave our website and visit a website owned and operated by a third party . visitscotland does not have any control over the content or availability of any external website . this booking system and any information appearing on this page is provided for your information and convenience only and is not intended to be an endorsement by visitscotland of the content of such linked websites , the quality of any accommodation listed , or of the services of any third party .\ncitylink also runs a bus service from inverness to gills bay which coincides with most ferry crossings . from st margaret hope , visitors can take the x1 stagecoach bus to kirkwall or stromness .\nmv pentalina is a purposely commissioned vessel for the route capable of carrying 9 articulated lorries , more than 30 cars and 250 passengers ( 346 in peak season ) .\nvisitscotland uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website . by using our website you consent to our use of cookies . please read our new privacy and cookies statement for more information .\ncars are taken on and off forwards , with their carrying space being under the passenger accommodation on either side of the deck , the central space being open and used by lorries and taller vehicles . this allows cars to turn around by using both sides of the deck , one on and one off . the two car areas are marked out for dual rows of vehicles , although this does prove to be a tight squeeze !\nthis page was last modified on 25 june 2018 , at 09 : 45 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe route is the most sheltered between gill ' s bay in caithness and st margaret ' s hope , south ronaldsay in orkney providing a more appealing option to travellers who are unsure of travelling on the sea .\nas the ship turns around needle point st margaret ' s hope village comes into view . the third largest settlement on the orkney islands and the main settlement on south ronaldsay st margaret ' s hope is a peaceful place to stay and a good starting point for many of the attractions throughout the orkneys .\nthroughout the crossing there is the opportunity to see a wide selection of local wildlife including seals , porpoises , killer whales , puffins and other sea birds . as you pass the uninhabited islands of swona and stroma watch out for the feral cattle on swona , now recognised as a separate breed after being left alone on the island since 1974 .\nas you set off from gill ' s bay in caithness you will see the islands of stroma and swona in the distance .\nboth common seals and grey seals can be seen basking on the shores of stroma and swona and you may well see the now famous feral cattle of swona which were left to run wild over thirty years ago and are now a recognised breed .\nwhen you pass along the firth depending on the time of year look out for porpoises , orcas , dolphins and minke whales .\nbetween may and august on rare occasions huge basking sharks can also be seen the cliffs running along the islands are inhabited by huge numbers of seabirds including puffins , fulmars , great skua , razor bills , guillemots and gannets to name but a few , can be seen nesting , roosting and flying around throughout the journey .\nfeeling the short sea route had potential , even although it had been tried and abandoned by orkney islands council in 1989 , after protracted negotiations , banks obtained a 99 year lease on the gills bay terminal , about 3 miles west of john o ' groats . after two years work improving the site , pentalina - b started the service in may 2001 , sailing to st margaret ' s hope .\nfor more information , answers to frequently asked questions or to contact us directly please click here .\na catamaran can carry more vehicles , is lighter and requires less power than a monohull ferry . picture : donald macleod\nthe catamaran can carry more vehicles , its weight is hundreds of tonnes lighter and it requires less power than a monohull of similar capacity . that also means better manoeuvrability and reduced rolling motion , offering a comfortable journey but and a safer platform to evacuate in the event of an emergency . medium - speed catamarans also perform well in strong winds , waves and currents , contrary to criticism .\nthe economics make sense too . replacing monohulls with catamarans across scotland\u2019s entire subsidised ferry network would amount to a saving of at least \u00a350 million a year \u2013 or more than \u00a31 billion over the estimated 25 - year lifetime of the entire scottish fleet . moreover , the catamaran\u2019s greater loading capacity would offer an increase in overall fleet capacity , giving scope to raise revenues .\nso what is delaying this change ? publicly - owned organisations , that do not really function in a competitive market , often have little incentive to change . nonetheless , the evidence of much more efficient , lower - cost ferry design solutions is becoming difficult to ignore .\nat the same time , pressure is mounting on the public purse . in greece , for example , some small islands no longer have any ferry services due to subsidies being withdrawn following stringent budget cuts . scotland is not yet at that stage , but we should not ignore the potential gain from technological efficiencies , especially where they can help improve services and reduce costs and emissions .\nclearly , public sector decision makers need to more fully consider employing these superior vessels . they and island communities will need to embrace change to make change happen . however , many islanders have been looking enviously at orkney\u2019s highly successful catamaran service ever since it was introduced several years ago , so change might be easier than expected . diminishing public sector budgets , meanwhile , should concentrate the minds of those who have been responsible for some very expensive ferry procurement decisions over the past decade and more .\nbooking a ferry to or from orkney couldn ' t be easier with aferry . you can either use the booking form at the top left of the page . or , if you see a price you like on the left , just select the number of passengers and click go .\nthe orkney islands , an archipelago in northern scotland , are home to a rich and varied history .\norkney also has much to offer the nature - lover ; auskerry , one of the smaller orkney islands , provides a nesting ground for the arctic tern and the strom petrel . the orkney islands are a lively and welcoming destination , with friendly locals , and many festivals and events occurring throughout the year ."]}
{"id": 56344, "summary": [{"text": "mr. california \u2122 is an american men \u2019s leisurewear clothing line based in santa cruz , california .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "founded in 1962 , the brand today specializes in a modern take on the classic styles that mr. california \u2122 first created back in the 1960s . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "mr . california clothing", "paragraphs": ["mens vintage clothing 60 ' s mr . california gabardine top medium @ monster vintage\nyour baxter of california shopping bag is empty . shop now to find your favorite baxter of california products .\nauthentic . timeless . classic . those are the qualities that defined mr . california back in the 60\u2019s , . . .\namerican fashion designer tommy hilfiger created a brand of clothing that was extremely popular with several different communities in the 1990s .\nmr . john brewster migrated across the country from illinois to california in 1852 . he first resided in placerville and then moved to galt in 1869 when it was found . mr . brewster was galt\u2019s first postmaster .\nby 1983 the corporate ownership of mr . california was scrambling to distance itself from its own offspring . it was apparent that their original market had \u201ccooled considerably\u201d and a new division offered a product called the bentley . new management spoke of the \u201cconnotation\u201d of the mr . california label and was critical of its \u201cpolyester customer\u201d . the label had become an albatross , but its shirts were still available until the late eighties , at jc penney\u2019s , in glendale , california .\n# humpback # whales feeding just 20 feet from the # beach in # santacruz . # whale # watching # california # pacificocean\nthe family later moved to el paso and opened a clothing factory in 1920 , which served up such workaday fare as blue shirts , denim pants and bib overalls .\nlevi strauss started an enduring fashion empire , which he launched by making one of the world ' s most durable and popular clothing items - - the blue jeans .\nroy halston frowick , best known as halston , was an iconic clothing designer of the 1970s . his sexy , yet elegant dresses became a staple in american discos .\nthe classic shirts introduced in the sixties by the mr . california label are now as unmistakabe as the leisure activities and methods for which they were designed . an historically recent development , spare time , that which is free from employment , appears to have lost ground . americans now work more hours than anyone else , even the japanese . but during the heyday of mr . california , the philosophy surrounding idle time had blossomed into mid - century leisure culture .\naccording to his son james , mr . farah had suffered a long illness .\nit took a few years , but by 2010 the agents had persuaded mr . cree , who was facing a lengthy prison term , to work as an informant . according to mr . tiscione , they had mr . cree engineer a money drop at a safe house only blocks from the brooklyn federal courthouse . calling mr . cournoyer one day , mr . cree offered to oversee the shipment of $ 200 , 000 from new york to los angeles for a 6 percent commission . as part of the deal , he was given the phone number of a man in california who would take the cash on arrival .\nliz claiborne was a fashion designer and icon who created a clothing empire . she ' s also the first woman to found a company ( liz claiborne inc . ) that landed on the fortune 500 list .\nan early american clothing success story , levi strauss was born in germany in 1829 , and came to america in 1847 to work for his brothers & apos ; dry goods business . in 1853 , strauss went out west where he soon started his own dry goods and clothing company . his company began making heavy - duty work pants , now known as jeans , in 1870s , and it continues to operate to this day .\nin 1882 , mr . john brewster hired william w . hamilton to design and build the brewster building . mmonce built , the j . brewster & company sold dry goods , clothing , boots , shoes , hardware , groceries , crockery , lumber , insurance , farm implements , and managed a grain warehouse .\nvintage 1960 ' s shirt . by mr . california label . gabardine style ; short banded waist , small collar . light sandy tan textured cotton / rayon blend . embroidered insignia on chest pocket . adjustable button sides . in excellent condition . size : medium , 42\nchest , 23\nlength\ndespite this , the company over all was hurting . 2 , 000 workers , most of them mexican american , struck the company , seeking the right to join a union as well as greater job security and wage growth . subsequently , the amalgamated clothing workers union , supported by the a . f . l . - c . i . o . and the roman catholic bishop in el paso , organized a boycott of farah clothing , which hurt the company ' s sales .\nmr . farah repeatedly said that he would never entertain the notion of a union at farah inc . , and once said , ' ' we have ' em whipped , and we ' re going to keep ' em whipped . ' ' nevertheless , the strike , which was billed as second largest of its kind , after the california grape strike , ended 22 months later , with mr . farah ' s agreement to recognize the union .\nthe california gold rush of 1849 led many to travel out west to seek their fortune . strauss was no exception . in early 1853 , he headed out to san francisco to sell goods to the thriving mining trade . strauss ran his own wholesale dry goods company as well as acted as his brothers & apos ; west coast agent . using a series of different locations in the city over the years , he sold clothing , fabric , and other items to small shops in the region .\nwhile he remained active in the company , strauss began to give more responsibilities to his nephews who worked for him . he continued to be generous to those in need , providing the funds for 28 scholarships at the university of california in 1897 .\none day in mid - november 2010 , mr . curatola\u2019s usual money launderer was unavailable , and he found himself in need of someone to help him move a cash shipment to canada . according to mr . tiscione , mr . cournoyer volunteered his own man for the job , a honduras - born trafficker named jos\u00e9 castillo - medina .\nmr . castillo - medina , three years earlier , was involved in the cartel money - laundering operation with mr . racine . now he was at it again , according to court papers , dispatching a woman named elizabeth jennings to meet with mr . curatola in the parking lot of a staples store in brooklyn . even the government acknowledges that this was a onetime favor ; mr . castillo - medina simply picked the wrong day to be helpful .\nmany garments have been devised expressly for leisure use . important examples being bill parry\u2019s ever - popular pasadena jumpsuits and of course , the ubiquitous leisure suit . but , it may be mr . california that best captures the true flavor of leisure . it is no accident these shirts are named for a state that pioneered in casual habits with its zeal for outdoor living .\namong those subordinates was mario racine , a fellow canadian , whom mr . cournoyer sent to the united states in the early 2000s , court papers say , to manage the increasingly giant loads of marijuana flowing across the border . mr . cournoyer had met mr . racine through mr . racine\u2019s sister , amelia , the lingerie model whom he dated for several years . mr . racine organized the outfit\u2019s east coast distribution . the biggest distributors were generally given up to 200 pounds of marijuana at a time , with brand names like sour diesel , which they then resold in pound quantities to smaller retail salesmen .\nwhen undercover agents in los angeles called that number , they reached a man named alessandro taloni . mr . taloni , court papers say , was an italian - born associate of the rizzutos who also served as mr . cournoyer\u2019s manager for west coast operations . he ran a lucrative money - laundering business out west , using dirty cash to buy cocaine from the sinaloa drug cartel while maintaining his sideline as a vendor of high - end hair - care products . a former salesman at a montreal men\u2019s shop , mr . taloni had been charged a decade earlier with threatening to kill the owner of a rival clothing store in an attempt to cow the competition .\nnow the agents watched mr . taloni pick up the money that a courier hired by mr . cree had flown to california on a private jet . after fetching the delivery , mr . taloni , with the surveillance team in tow , continued on in his mercedes - benz to the beverly hills hotel . there , court papers say , he met another man , who handed him a suitcase with a second cache of money . this was cause enough for the agents on his tail to stop him and later to search his apartment , where they found 49 kilograms of plastic - wrapped cocaine and nearly $ 1 million , all of it in cash .\njames and mary bethel bought the building at an auction and then rented it back to mr . brewster as the economy got better .\n\u201cu just got to hope they never find out u said a word , seriously bro , \u201d mr . venizelos wrote . he added , chillingly , that mr . cournoyer kept on hand a $ 2 million slush fund to pay for the murder of anyone who crossed him .\nfarah , which is still publicly traded , is not the name in men ' s apparel that it was in mr . farah ' s day .\nafter five years of flipping witnesses , listening to wiretaps and conducting secret stings , mr . tiscione and his team had finally gotten a brooklyn grand jury to indict mr . cournoyer on drug conspiracy charges on jan . 20 , 2012 . a month later , the newly minted defendant tried to abscond to cancun .\nmr . cournoyer\u2019s brother joey , center , and friend georges st . pierre , a mixed - martial arts fighter , were at a party with leonardo dicaprio .\nthough the agents in new york could have had mr . racine arrested at that point , they chose to let him go , albeit under surveillance , to preserve the investigation . mr . tiscione\u2019s task force knew that mr . cournoyer already had ties to the hells angels , the mohawk smugglers and the rizzuto crime family of montreal , which ran large swaths of that city\u2019s drug trade . now the task force realized that the outfit also had a mexican component , and set about to infiltrate that corner of the business .\nin the late 1800\u2019s , galt suffered through four years of poor harvest and low agriculture price . these factors forced mr . brewster to file for bankruptcy in june of 1889 .\nthe descendant of a lebanese family that settled in texas at the beginning of the century , mr . farah lived through almost every aspect of the modern garment industry ' s development .\nit took a wiretap investigation to finally determine that \u201cprimo\u201d was mr . castillo - medina and that \u201cstaten island\u201d was a bonanno crime family associate named john venizelos . besides selling millions of dollars\u2019 worth of marijuana , court papers say , mr . venizelos , who favored horn - rim glasses and ralph lauren pastels , managed a mafia - owned strip club , jaguars 3 .\nin the year that followed his arrest , mr . cournoyer and his lawyer , gerald j . mcmahon , disputed his removal from mexico as \u201ca forcible abduction\u201d and tried to have the sprawling case against him dismissed . but as the evidence mounted , mr . cournoyer pleaded guilty in may 2013 , just days before his trial was scheduled to begin in federal court in brooklyn .\nat the height of his success , mr . cournoyer , who is now 34 and is awaiting placement in the federal prison system , drove a porsche cayenne and a $ 2 million limited - edition\nmr . brewster died in 1905 and the building became known as the international order of odd fellows hall . local famers , the sawyer brothers started a general merchandise business out of the first floor .\nthey also seized an encrypted blackberry , mr . tiscione said , which was the device of choice for the cournoyer outfit . given that a number of the boss\u2019s men were already in custody , the agents were especially concerned by a message that mr . venizelos had sent just days before his own arrest , to a partner who had been captured and was under pressure to cooperate with the task force .\nthat same year , mr . cournoyer crashed his porsche , killing a passenger , and was imprisoned on charges related to the death . although he served only a year , he was forced upon his release to live in a halfway house in montreal . in his absence , his enterprise had fallen into \u201ctatters , \u201d mr . tiscione said . but mr . cournoyer managed to rebuild it , meeting secretly with associates during hurried rendezvous in the montreal subway and while on work release from the halfway house , where \u2014 industrious as ever \u2014 he had found a job driving an elderly woman to her medical appointments .\ndominick curatola was a muralist turned house painter turned pot dealer , living on long island . he was a minor player , but he still had connections ; his boss in canada was a close associate of mr . cournoyer .\neven though marijuana is increasingly legalized and , unlike methamphetamine or heroin , rarely makes for sensational headlines , prosecutors argued in a sentencing memorandum that mr . cournoyer\u2019s operation was a violent one and that it led to the enrichment of other criminal syndicates . his friends and family countered with letters to the brooklyn court praising mr . cournoyer\u2019s good nature and blaming his criminal exploits on the trauma he suffered at age 16 , when his father left his family .\nthe effects of the labor dispute were lasting . the company suffered several quarters of losses and laid off scores of workers , resulting in the resignation of several members of the board . mr . farah resigned as chief executive in 1977 .\nthe stock android browser doesn ' t support some of the newer features we ' re using to bring you an amazing trina turk & mr . turk experience . we recommend switching to the google chrome browser available in the google play store .\nunbeknown to the task force in new york , a separate team from the drug agency had around that time started a sting operation against money launderers working with mexican drug cartels . that fall , for instance , an undercover agent posing as a cartel financier had persuaded mr . racine , mr . cournoyer\u2019s new york manager and one of his closest partners , to give him $ 94 , 000 in marijuana profits , promising to reinvest \u2014 and cleanse \u2014 the money through the purchase of cocaine .\nalmost from the moment their case began , mr . tiscione and the task force had relied on old - fashioned , grind - it - out police work . now , however , the task force caught a lucky , and unexpected , break .\n\u201cthere\u2019s a lot of weed smokers here on the eastern seaboard , a lot of them , \u201d mr . mcmahon explained . \u201cthat\u2019s why he came to new york , for the capitalist markets . it was basically a karl marx kind of thing . \u201d\nit all came to an end three weeks ago , when mr . cournoyer ( pronounced koorn - wah - yay ) was sentenced in brooklyn to 27 years in federal prison , finally bringing to a close the investigation that emerged in 2007 from that domestic dispute .\nonce the task force had identified mr . venizelos , federal agents descended on his house on staten island and then on his parents\u2019 house nearby . they seized more marijuana , more narcotics scales and more ledgers , as well as a shotgun and a loaded glock .\nin 1998 , mr . cournoyer pleaded guilty in that case and was sentenced to probation . but two years later , he was caught again , selling marijuana out of his jeep at the kanesatake mohawk reservation , a half - hour\u2019s drive from laval . although he pleaded guilty in that case , too , he escaped a serious prison term . he was arrested , for a third time , only 12 months later . on that occasion , mr . cournoyer had checked into a hilton in toronto , planning to sell 10 , 000 ecstasy pills to a customer for $ 65 , 000 . the customer turned out to be an undercover agent . as he tried to flee , mr . cournoyer was captured , despite , court papers say , brandishing a handgun loaded with armor - piercing bullets .\nalthough mexican officials tried three times to put mr . cournoyer on a plane to the united states , he refused to go , threatening , court papers say , to \u201charm the captain and the crew . \u201d finally , he was hooded and escorted onto a flight to houston .\nwhile black friday shopping may be synonymous with holiday crazes like tickle me elmo and mr . potato head , the real opportunities extend far beyond that . at the end of every year , there are certain product trends that pick up steam and turn into runaway hits on black friday .\nmr . paisse ( pronounced pah - ees ) also helped him make contact with a network of native american smugglers at the st . regis mohawk reservation , who moved their own loads south across the st . lawrence river , on small boats during temperate months and on snowmobiles in winter .\nmr . farah spent the last part of his life active in el paso community affairs , and helped build a cancer treatment center for the city . he is survived by his wife and four children : james , of new york ; kenneth and haleen , of dallas , and robert , of el paso .\nthe alameda short sleeve shirt . a reissue of a vintage mr . cal from the early 1960 ' s . this fabric is lightweight and perfect for the warmer weather . it ' s a cotton / poly blend , so it travels well too . # madeinusa\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 # madeincalifornia # mensshirts # ratpack # madmen # dondraper # bythepool\nmr . farah , who was known as willie , was born in las cruces , n . m . , in 1919 . his father , mansour , was a hay and dry goods merchant who had come west via canada , and his mother was the second of 16 children of a greek orthodox priest and his wife .\nthe lesson he learned from prison that time was perhaps not what the authorities intended . as mr . tiscione would later write in a legal memorandum , \u201cdetermined to never again be found in the compromising position of physically touching narcotics , cournoyer began expanding his roster of associates and installing additional layers of subordinates between himself\u201d and the drugs .\nmr . farah raised the standard for apparel production in the united states with a manufacturing plant in el paso , but he was not prepared to deal with the rising demands of the local labor force . in the 1970 ' s , he suffered a strike and a product boycott that ate away at his company ' s bottom line .\nmr . farah graduated from el paso high school and attended the texas college of mines before joining the family business . during world war ii , he served in the army air corps as a b - 26 bomber pilot and instructor . when he returned from the war , he married betty jean corcoran and rejoined the family apparel business .\none piece of the information he provided was the alias of his canadian supplier , a man known as cosmo , whose name , he said , derived from his residence in the cit\u00e9 cosmo , a luxury condominium in the montreal suburb of laval . mr . tiscione and his team eventually learned cosmo\u2019s real name by eavesdropping on his network with wiretaps and by putting pressure on other dealers , but they were unaware of his lengthy history until they contacted the authorities in laval . the canadians described mr . cournoyer as a seasoned trafficker whose criminal career had begun at age 18 , when he and his brother joey were arrested with a stash of 11 marijuana plants at their apartment .\nas it happened , a different team of federal drug agents on long island had for weeks been following mr . curatola and were there that day when ms . jennings took from him a black express shopping bag filled with $ 169 , 000 , then hurried back to her apartment in brooklyn to walk her dog . they were also there when mr . castillo - medina arrived at the apartment later . when the agents searched the place , they found bags of marijuana , two narcotics scales , $ 500 , 000 in cash and coded ledgers indicating deals of more than $ 4 million between a man named primo and a large new york distributor referred to only as staten island .\nanother top lieutenant was patrick paisse , a one - legged qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois who helped mr . cournoyer arrange a deal with the hells angels to drive huge loads of pot from fields in british columbia and greenhouse factories equipped with charcoal air filters and off - the - grid power systems across the border , hidden beneath the tarps of tractor - trailers .\nbefore long , court papers say , the trafficking operation was \u201cpumping regular shipments of high - grade marijuana into the united states . \u201d but in 2004 , one of mr . cournoyer\u2019s top new york distributors stole a load worth more than $ 1 million , souring relations with the hells angels , who lost out on the fee to transport the drugs .\nthese circumstances could not have been more different from those of his pursuers on the task force , composed of local detectives , career federal agents and government prosecutors like mr . tiscione . the task force , however , had a lead , and within a year of receiving the woman\u2019s complaint , the queens dealer , who was caught selling drugs , was facing prosecution and became an informant .\nthe reservation , which sits along the border of new york state and canada , was a perfect corridor for shipping drugs to american buyers , and the native residents who worked with mr . paisse had long experience in moving contraband , like firearms and cigarettes , through its skein of private docks . one of the natives who took part , kenneth cree , lived in an immense house studded with surveillance cameras .\nhis brother , james , who had become chief executive in 1937 , died in 1964 , and mr . farah took the helm , overseeing the company ' s transition into one of the largest pants manufacturers in the country . farah inc . , which was best known for its farah slacks and jackets and the john henry and savane lines of men ' s and boys ' wear , went public in 1967 .\nthe size and sophistication of his fallen empire were unprecedented , those who chased him say . starting in the mid - 2000s , mr . cournoyer managed the shipment of man - size bales of hydroponically grown pot across the border on motorboats and snowmobiles . nearly $ 1 billion of his cash was laundered through the sinaloa drug cartel or was ferried back to canada in pickup trucks equipped with secret traps in their radios and gas tanks .\naffliction : the passion that drives us to reach for greatness . we are inspired by those who live fast and are willing to endure pain and suffering to push the limits of what is possible . you embrace the ideology of never say i cant , but i am the first who ever has . your affliction makes you build when others buy . you believe in craftsmanship over commodity . your affliction makes you lead when others choose to follow . you create when others consume . you hear music when others hear noise . your affliction lets you see beyond the chaos as art emerges from within . you will rise , you will fall , but you will greet the challenge . you , innovators , are the fuel . our affliction is a never - ending passion to design and create clothing that speaks to you . we share your insanity and will not be ignored . you inspire us . it is our affliction that binds us . together we will change things . every man dies , not every man truly lives ! what is your affliction ?\nmr . farah , who was as obsessive about order in his plants as he was about engineering innovations and good marketing , often rode a bicycle through the aisles of his sewing rooms monitoring productivity . he introduced dress slacks and invented machines that could automate the addition of zippers and belt loops . sales boomed . one of his great coups was to greatly help popularize the polyester leisure suit by mass - producing them ; he made a a lot of money on sales of them in 1975 .\nmake a statement\u2014even if it causes a little controversy i wore an outfit that was the most controversial thing in fashion this year . the materials used for these designs are from what we call the ghana - must - go bags . at one point , there was a lot of ghanaians in nigeria because of the oil boom . the nigerian government asked the ghanaians to go back . there was a mass exodus , and they would use these bags , because they didn\u2019t have time to get a proper suitcase . going back and forth between nigeria and ghana , i would notice that the businesswomen , to bring goods back and forth , would use the ghana - must - go bags . i feel like this bag now represents me : mr eazi , the yoruba boy who went from nigeria to ghana . i called my stylist and said , \u201ci want to dress in ghana - must - go ! \u201d and i said i wanted it tailored in the most prestigious traditional nigerian fit . a lot of people got mad ! they said they\u2019d fight me in the street . but i\u2019ve also seen people wearing it on instagram . it\u2019s getting the youth to wear the ghana - must - go . at the end of the day , it\u2019s all love .\nthe line included a sporty , waist - buttoned jac shirt , allowing a maximum range of motion and particularly well suited to golf or bowling . a handsome interpretation of the timeless cuban guayabera , with its richly embroidered frontal fields , was provided for more stately occasions . the standard model featured innumerable variations based on decorative stitching , sleeve buttons , collar style , breast pocket ( s ) and visually exciting heraldic crests .\nduring the seventies , the label\u2019s trend - 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friendly products that will set your business apart and help you take advantage of emerging trends .\nwe dove deep into the data to discover the hottest product trends for this black friday cyber monday . get in on the action with one of these 10 incredibly popular product ideas .\ndisclaimer : please keep in mind these are not suggested products to sell online . these items caught our attention and are trending upwards according to google trends . before selling anything online you must first do your own due diligence to determine market demand and potential .\nlooking for some inspiration for this black friday ? if you\u2019ve been searching for the perfect product idea to launch a business or you\u2019re hoping to build out your current catalogue , check out this year\u2019s list of trending products .\nit\u2019s no surprise that phone cases are a popular product idea . phones are at the centre of our lives ; they tell us where we\u2019re going , what to eat , and how to live . so it\u2019s only natural that they\u2019ve also become an extension of our personalities .\nliquid phone cases are a unique take on a classic phone accessory . the backs of these cases are filled with a gel - like liquid that slides around as the phone moves , opening up exciting possibilities for new designs . from beer mugs to aquariums , designers are turning liquid phone cases into fresh and exciting pieces .\nliquid phone cases have been on the rise over the past two years , but saw a huge jump in popularity last black friday . the same jump is likely to repeat this year .\npoolside activities saw waterproof cases surge in popularity this summer . while swim season might be on its way out , the demand for waterproof phone cases is here to stay . water damage is one of the most common smartphone killers , but waterproof cases provide customers with a durable , protective shell to shield their devices from the elements .\nwaterproof cases have steadily been growing in popularity over the past few years including a massive peak this summer . even though the danger of dropping phones into pools has passed , it\u2019s likely that waterproof cases will still be a hit this black friday as customers plan their winter getaways .\nmajor players like beats by dre have made bluetooth speakers a holiday favorite over the past few years . since streaming music services are bigger than ever , it makes sense that customers are looking to carry their music with them wherever they go .\ninterest in bluetooth speakers has seen steady growth over the past few years with predictable spikes every november and december around the holiday season .\nfound the perfect product idea ? start your business today with a 14 - day trial .\nthese tiny , white led lights add a cozy glow to any indoor or outdoor space : from bedrooms to restaurant patios .\nfairy lights have been a longtime favorite of pinterest users and bohemian trendsetters , but they always hit a massive jump in popularity around the end of every year . whether they\u2019re being gifted to trendy home decor aficionados or used as holiday decorations , fairy lights are a promising choice for black friday cyber monday .\nenamel pins have seen a meteoric rise this year as a new must - have product . these cute and quirky accessories can be seen attached to everything from denim jackets to laptop bags . enamel pins can be made to accommodate any design including brand logos , quirky illustrations , and everything in between .\ninterest in enamel pins exploded at the start of the year , making this a brand new craze that\u2019s set to dominate black friday . major retailers like urban outfitters have started carrying enamel pins recently and consumer appetites for these bite - sized fashion statements show no sign of slowing down .\nrechargeable lighters are the latest entry into the ever - expanding space of vapes and e - cigarettes . these flameless , fuelless alternatives to traditional lighters are powered by lithium ion batteries and are charged with usb cords or standalone charging docks . the lighting mechanism is a heated , electric coil\u2014essentially , a portable version of a car\u2019s cigarette lighter .\nrechargeable lighters have been growing in tandem with the rise of vape culture , but surged in popularity this summer . the trend seems on track to continue to black friday , making these lighters a hot commodity .\ndad hats are the latest 90s fashion resurrection . what started out as a streetwear accessory has rocketed into the mainstream this year .\na quick look at google trends shows an unprecedented leap in search volume over the past 9 months .\nshopify store owners can print these structureless , 6 - panel hats with custom designs using on - demand fulfillment services like printful , an app available in the shopify app store . if you\u2019re already selling apparel or planning on starting soon , dad hats are a must - have .\nhaving trouble staying motivated ? get our free , curated list of high - impact productivity articles .\nwearable tech has been gaining momentum for the past few years , but smart fitness watches have been leading the pack . in fact , 40 % of us consumers are interested in buying smart watches with nearly half of that 40 % wanting to use those smart watches for health and fitness .\nthe opportunities aren\u2019t just limited to big players like apple and fitbit either . general interest in smart fitness watches has risen dramatically over the past year , creating new possibilities for small businesses hoping to get into the wearable tech market .\npokemon go \u2019s wild popularity sent demand for phone power banks and external batteries through the roof . the augmented reality app took a toll on the battery life of phones worldwide , sending users searching for a quick fix . power banks , portable batteries that can be charged in advance , gave users a chance to keep hunting for ratatas and pikachus even if their phones weren\u2019t up to the challenge .\nalthough pokemon go\u2019s usership might be taking a dive , it\u2019s likely that the demand for power banks and external batteries will remain . interest in power banks has steadily risen over the past few years , so even if the game is falling out of favor , users will still be looking for ways to keep their phones going all day .\nactivated charcoal is one of the hottest beauty trends . it\u2019s been popping up as an ingredient in cosmetics everywhere recently , but face masks have emerged as one of its most popular applications . charcoal face masks are an instagram - friendly product with a unique pitch black appearance that customers love to share .\ninterest in charcoal face masks has grown steadily over the past few years , but it looks like the trend shot up significantly in february and has soared ever since .\nas an entrepreneur , your next step is straightforward . choose one of these ideas and turn it into a black friday cyber monday success story . with our comprehensive guides and a great idea , there\u2019s nothing standing in your way .\nyou\u2019ll start receiving free tips and resources soon . in the meantime , start building your store with a free 14 - day trial of shopify .\nkevin donnelly is a product marketing manager at shopify with an unhealthy drake obsession .\nsee our full selection of men ' s hair care products including shampoo , conditioner and our best selling clay pomade .\nour men\u2019s shaving products include award - winning shave formulas , badger hair brushes & double - edge safety razors .\nhelp your skin look its best with our daily face wash , herbal mint toner , oil free moisturizer & other men ' s skin care essentials .\nbetween our great - 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day standard shipping . regular charges will apply to all other shipping methods . amounts donated to the pink pony fund do not count toward the threshold amount . this offer has no cash value . this offer is not applicable to purchases being shipped internationally . for customer assistance , please call 888 - 475 - 7674 .\nclick here to read ralph lauren ' s privacy notice . or contact us .\njavascript seems to be disabled in your browser . you must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nwilliam f . farah , whose men ' s apparel business was the object of one of the most bitter labor disputes in the history of the apparel industry , died monday in a private nursing home in el paso . he was 78 .\nafter turning a small family business into a multimillion - dollar public company , he suffered at the hands of his own board , and in a final proxy battle , he was ultimately rendered powerless .\nhis aggressive sales techniques and his ability to protect his trade secrets gained him admiration within the industry , but they also aroused suspicions of even his most ardent supporters , who at times found him overreaching . and he fell into a famous garment industry quandary , watching his later fortunes rise on a fashion hit - - the leisure suit - - but failing to get out fast enough once the fad faded .\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 bitter battle pitted the mostly white protestant business leaders of el paso against both mexican laborers and roman catholic leaders , who won the backing of national liberal politicians like george mcgovern , who was then the democratic nominee for president , and senator edward m . kennedy , democrat of massachusetts .\na year later , he returned , dismissing most of the company ' s top executives with the help of armed guards .\nin 1989 , he again stepped down as chief executive , but he remained the company ' s largest shareholder and a board member . he tried to regain the post through a proxy fight in 1990 , arguing that the company ' s business was faltering and needed his leadership . the board resisted , and removed him as a member .\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 .\njimmy cournoyer\u2019s ring shipped marijuana to new york city . during an investigation into the enterprise , authorities seized suitcases filled with cash , marijuana plants , bags of pot , and weapons , among other contraband .\none day in january 2007 , the disgruntled ex - girlfriend of a queens pot dealer walked unprompted into the district office of the drug enforcement administration on long island . sitting down with an agent , she bitterly gave vent : her former boyfriend , the father of her child , was selling weed .\nas a rule , the drug agency isn\u2019t in the business of settling romantic scores , but the woman , who had shown up with her child in tow , was adamant that her onetime lover was a major player in the city\u2019s wholesale marijuana trade . a group of federal agents started looking into the man .\nwhat began that day with a woman scorned unfolded over the next seven years into an investigation that went beyond the wildest imaginings of the agents assigned to it , an elaborate case that led to the discovery , and subsequent arrest , of a surprising quarry : an international criminal who is now described as the biggest marijuana dealer in new york city history .\n\u201cwe never saw anything like this guy before , \u201d said steven l . tiscione , a federal prosecutor in new york who supervised the task force that broke the case . \u201cin terms of his longevity and scope , and the connections he had around the world , nothing , nobody , comes close . \u201d\n. his social circle was configured such that once , on a trip to ibiza , he attended the same party as leonardo dicaprio .\nthe operation was flourishing again by late 2007 , when the drug enforcement administration began to make inroads in its investigation .\nthe flight to mexico left canada at 6 a . m . among the passengers onboard that day , feb . 16 , 2012 , was jimmy cournoyer .\nlanding at the airport , he was immediately detained by the mexican authorities . pointing to a \u201cred notice\u201d alert issued in his name by interpol , they refused to let him in .\n\u201cthat\u2019s when i started to see a change in my son , \u201d his mother , linda bremer , wrote . \u201che wasn\u2019t focused anymore . he was kind of a rebel . i thought it was because of the divorce . \u201d\nwhatever his psychic pain , jimmy cournoyer had been driven all along by a singular passion , his lawyer said in an interview : a love of money .\neazi also reps ghana in his wardrobe , which is styled by mariam aduke abass and characterized by a mix of contemporary streetwear and traditional textiles\u2014including his now - signature straw hat\u2014from the ashanti region and the north of the country . he\u2019s handsome and stylish , with a slim build and close - cropped hair , and has a penchant for playful jewelry , bright colors , and narrow - cut blazers and turtlenecks . asked about his fashion sense , he told us ahead of a big show in new york ( tonight at playstation theater ) that everywhere he goes , ghana and nigeria go with him .\nsport a signature hat\u2014and stock up these hats are produced in northern ghana , and they\u2019re synonymous with herdsmen and gold miners . they are handmade , and they wear them because the sun is heavy there . they\u2019re knitted but actually made of the same material they use to make baskets . the hats are sturdy . even when i put them in a box in my luggage on tour , when i bring them out , i just have to stretch them out a little bit and they get their shape back . ghana is very , very big on reggae music , so in a lot of art forms you will see rasta expressions\u2014that\u2019s why the hats are red , gold , green . anytime i go for a show and i don\u2019t have the hats , it\u2019s an issue . [ the audience ] feels like i\u2019m incomplete without one . i throw them out to the crowd at shows when i\u2019m on tour , so i have just four left , but my manager is coming with 20 . when i played in ukraine , i was shocked to look out in the crowd and see people wearing them !"]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "sharecare", "paragraphs": ["the following services on urltoken are\npowered by sharecare .\nall powered by sharecare features are provided by sharecare and subject to the sharecare privacy policy and terms .\nplease note : group membership to the sharecare editorial advisory board is not open to the sharecare community .\nbased on where you are in your health journey , sharecare provides personalized recommendations .\narnold ' s team at sharecare is currently working to define what should be included in sharecare ' s api and the company expects to make the api available to developers next year .\nthe latest episodes , recipes , and health plans from dr . oz , powered by sharecare\ndirectly and simply , with just one call to 231 - 256 - 0221 , sharecare members arrange for any available sharecare services and programs . during regular office hours , sharecare staff make arrangements with health care providers , experienced contractors or qualified volunteers to provide services you request .\nin a sort of soft debut for sharecare . com , the q . & a . section of dr . oz\u2019s web site ( urltoken ) bears the words \u201cpowered by sharecare . \u201d\naskmd is a symptom checker developed by sharecare \u2014 a healthcare social network developed by jeff arnold .\ndr . mehmet oz and jeff arnold , announce sharecare inc . | the dr . oz show\n\u201csharecare is honored to be working with northshore , \u201d said rick anderson , vice president at sharecare . \u201ctheir early participation demonstrates the industry\u2019s belief in the solution that sharecare will offer consumers online and in the unique opportunities the platform provides to increase market presence through sharing knowledge with local users . \u201d\nsharecare helps you learn what you need to be healthier . from eating better to fitness tips to stress relief , sharecare recommends simple things to do every day , and reminds you to do them .\ndr . mehmet oz and jeff arnold launch sharecare . com , where experts share their knowledge with consumers\n\u201cwe are thrilled that these amazing organizations will be working with sharecare , \u201d said donna hill howes , rn , ms , and senior vice - president at sharecare . \u201ctheir participation demonstrates the industry\u2019s belief in the need for what sharecare will offer consumers online and we look forward to additional organizations joining as we move forward . \u201d\nsharecare\u2019s advisory board , separate from the board of directors , includes a wide range of doctors from different specialties . each advisor provides medical insight to be used by sharecare and helps to spread the word and create connections .\n2 responses to \u201cdr . mehmet oz and jeff arnold launch sharecare . com , where experts share their knowledge with consumers\u201d\nchef kevin gillespie shares two of his favorite healthy bbq side dishes . subscribe to sharecare ' s youtube channel : urltoken\ndr . mehmet oz and jeff arnold launch sharecare . com , where experts share their knowledge with consumers : health in 30\ni want to receive the latest health news and personalized information from sharecare . you can change your mind at any time .\n. you may receive email notifications , alerts and other notices from sharecare . you can opt - out at any time .\nlearn an easy way to make a healthy and delicious chocolate banana smoothie . subscribe to sharecare ' s youtube channel : urltoken\nsharecare\u2019s mission is to become the central repository of accurate , multi - perspective and high quality answers to questions of health .\nare you meeting all your health goals today ? when you download sharecare , it works with you to analyze your activities , patterns and behaviors during the day . sharecare then gives you real - time feedback to make better choices and track your progress .\n- consumers : individuals can share knowledge , experience and support with peers on sharecare . daily strength , a subsidiary of hsw international , will be acquired by sharecare . daily strength , often referred to as \u201cthe facebook of health\u201d and one of the largest peer to peer support group sites on the web today will give sharecare immediate access to an established social network of people that can ask and answer questions .\nsharecare ' s interactive question and answer platform allows people to\nask , learn and act upon\nmore than 100 , 000 questions about health and wellness ( and growing ) . sharecare offers various expert answers from hospitals , physicians , non - profits , healthcare companies and also health consumers . sharecare is much more than questions and answers - - arnold demonstrated a wide range of applications and services through the platform , including future plans for one - on - one video consultations between patients and physicians . sharecare is currently piloting those video consultations with physicians in atlanta , georgia .\nfind out what you should eat instead of a shrimp tempura roll for a healthy sushi swap . subscribe to sharecare ' s youtube channel : urltoken\nlearn how to make a filling berry blast smoothie with strawberries , avocado , and protein powder . subscribe to sharecare ' s youtube channel : urltoken\nfind out how to make this tropical colada smoothie recipe that ' s packed with protein and pineapple . subscribe to sharecare ' s youtube channel : urltoken\nditch blended coffee and opt for this healthier cold caffeine beverage , instead . find more healthy recipes : urltoken subscribe to sharecare ' s youtube channel : urltoken\nfind out how to make a fruity and delicious sangria that ' s also healthier than the standard recipe . subscribe to sharecare ' s youtube channel : urltoken\nat the end of 2013 , sharecare expanded its capabilities even further with the launch of askmd , a new tool accessible on urltoken and as an ios app . the platform was developed through sharecare\u2019s acquisition of pkc , a clinical knowledge management system established by dr . larry weed that was used to help military doctors with diagnoses . using this data - driven tool , sharecare is allowing consumers to take advantage of symptom analysis in an unintimidating , user - friendly way .\nthe information provided on sharecare and askmd platforms is heavily reliant on many talented partners . doctors from large research institutes , as well as local community hospitals and small practices , are vetted through an in - depth process to legitimize expertise in certain areas of healthcare before they become part of the sharecare knowledge base .\nthose behind sharecare , a company formed last year to operate sharecare . com , hope its features will enable the new web site to thrive in a crowded field . others in the online health care category include about . com , aol , cnn , ehow , everyday health , urltoken , msn , webmd and yahoo .\nthank you so much ! i am thrilled and honored to be part of sharecare\u2019s leadership team . thank you for your kind words . i greatly appreciate it .\nsharecare makes it easy for you to put all the moving parts of your health in one place to help you live your best ( and youngest ) life .\nfind out how eating a handful almonds can fill you up and help to reduce your risk for heart disease . subscribe to sharecare ' s youtube channel : urltoken\nget answers to your health questions from dr . oz and other leading doctors , hospitals , associations , authors and others on sharecare . com . ( link )\narnold told health 2 . 0 attendees that sharecare was also designed with mobile devices , particularly the apple ipad in mind :\nno flash ,\nhe said .\nthe goal of the members is to provide guidance and input on matters of content , scope , and evolving issues of health education for sharecare\u2019s consumer and professional audiences .\nsaid jim bailey ,\nbactes will be able to quickly leverage sharecare\u2019s capabilities and offer new products and innovative services to our thousands of healthcare clients across the united states . we\u2019re excited to be a part of sharecare ' s impressive vision of leveraging new technologies to improve care and to create a measurable impact on our healthcare system .\nsharecare allows doctors , nurses , hospitals , non - profits , leading brands , and health care experts to engage with each other and consumers in transparent conversations about health .\nsharecare a new web 3 . 0 platform , created by webmd founder jeff arnold and dr . mehmet oz , a leading cardiac surgeon , health expert and host of \u201cthe dr . oz show\u201d takes searching for health advice to a new interactive level . sharecare in partnership with harpo studios , hsw international , sony pictures television , and discovery communications launched sharecare . com , an innovative platform that provides a simple , easy way for consumers to get high quality answers to the questions of health , provided by trusted experts .\nif i ' m a health 2 . 0 company with an app , i can plug it into sharecare , yes ,\narnold said onstage during his keynote demo .\nsharecare gives you a safe and secure place to manage all the moving parts of your health - all in one place - to help you live a happier and healthier life .\nsharecare : the digital health company with the tools you need to manage your health . find a doctor , get expert health advice , & be empowered to own your health .\ntoday october 7th , 2016 we celebrated our 6th year anniversary for sharecare advisory board meeting in atlanta , georgia . it was great to spend time with all the board members .\nfor no additional charge , sharecare ' s rn care coordinator oversees members ' health care services . she acts as an informative and reassuring contact to out - of - town families .\nat sharecare , we believe that one of the most important applications of virtual , augmented and mixed reality in healthcare is to foster empathy and understanding among all healthcare constituents b . . .\nthe mission of the editorial advisory board is to advise , validate and assure the sharecare management team on matters of content , scope and evolving issues of health education for the consumer audience .\ndr . oz explains what to look for if you ' re concerned about constipation and what to do in order to relieve symptoms . subscribe to sharecare ' s youtube channel : urltoken show less\nthe power behind the sharecare platform is its ability to provide consumers with answers distilled from the collective wisdom of its partners allowing them to make healthcare decisions with the help of local healthcare experts .\nfind out the healthy french fry alternative that can save you about 150 calories and add nutritional value to the snack . get more healthy recipes : urltoken subscribe to sharecare ' s y . . .\ninstead of simply serving up informational pages containing health information like webmd does , sharecare users can ask questions using the site\u2019s search interface to get connected to a network of some 3 , 000 medical professionals .\nsince its launch , sharecare has expanded its collection of healthcare advice , added new and wide - ranging experts , and most recently , introduced a new digital platform and app , askmd . whether it\u2019s figuring out the best way to exercise , learning how to most efficiently manage diabetes or planning the right care for an aging parent , sharecare helps users find dependable healthcare advice , personalized to their health needs .\nsharecare\u2019s inaugural \u201cknowledge partner\u201d is dove , the global beauty brand , which is providing thousands of answers specific to the topic of skin care . dove\u2019s expertise stems from its 50 + year heritage as a leader in research and breakthrough skin care technologies . both websites , urltoken and www . sharecare . com , are represented exclusively by sony pictures television advertiser sales , which also sells the inventory in\nthe dr . oz show .\nthe union of bactes data and sharecare knowledge will create a great opportunity for better user engagement which we believe will result in better health ,\nsaid jeff arnold , chairman and ceo of sharecare .\nsimilar to the credit report industry , we will be able to store , update and share personal health records creating a unique service for healthcare providers and patients . and , additionally , with a patient\u2019s consent , we will be able to pre - populate an individual\u2019s health record within the safe , social platform of sharecare and deliver personalized recommendations including targeted information , actionable evidence - based programs and online support based on that individual\u2019s specific health and wellness needs .\nat the health 2 . 0 conference in san francisco this month , arnold officially launched sharecare , which he described as the\nhumble host\nplatform for health 2 . 0 services and applications . that includes mobile apps .\nsharecare is honored to have you on the leadership team , barbara ! your healthcare background coupled with your expertise in communicating to the public on health issues makes you a strong voice in the conversation we enable . thanks barbara !\nnorthshore is one of a dozen prestigious hospitals and healthcare providers throughout the united states that have partnered to help answer health and wellness questions on sharecare , an interactive web 3 . 0 platform that launched yesterday at the health2 . 0 conference in san francisco . sharecare is the first healthcare platform for consumers to ask , learn and act on the questions of health . content providers include professionals from academic medical centers , health and wellness authors , associations and healthcare experts .\nprovider directory sharecare collects and uses provider and / or physician data as part of its provider solutions , including find a doctor . such data is obtained from various sources including directly from providers , third party licensors , and public sources .\nin case you\u2019re unfamiliar with sharecare , the site is a social counterpart to the older webmd , both of which were founded ( or co - founded ) by jeff arnold . it\u2019s probably what webmd would be , if launched today .\ndr . oz describes how walking 10 , 000 steps each day can reduce your risk of diabetes . plus , he offers advice on how to get more steps into your daily routine . subscribe to sharecare ' s youtube chann . . .\nsharecare app the sharecare app translates daily lifestyle events ( stress , sleep , activity , diet , etc . ) into health - care relevant insights and personalized content . using spectral voice pattern analysis and mobile sensor input , the app provides you with meaningful insights about your relationships and how sleep , activity , stress and many other daily life events affect your wellbeing and your state of mind . within permission settings , users have the opportunity to review and control what features you want to enable .\nto find out your body\u2019s true age , join sharecare and take the realage test for free . the askmd app is available for free from the app store on iphone and ipod touch or at urltoken . you also can access askmd on urltoken .\nsharecare content is contributed by organizations like aarp , the american cancer society , the american heart association , the american red cross , the national academy of sports medicine , and medical professionals like dr . mehmet oz , dr . dean ornish and dr . michael roizen . questions are also answered by medical centers such as the cleveland clinic and johns hopkins . these contributors are known as \u201cexperts\u201d on the site , and the sharecare platform allows these experts to answer questions and engage in conversations about health .\nsony pictures television is handling the search for sponsors for sharecare . com . \u201ctheir answers are never \u2018this dental floss brand is better than that dental floss brand , \u2019 \u201d said amy carney , president for advertising sales at sony pictures television in new york .\nanyone who reads content on sharecare . com , whatever the source , will \u201chave to work with their health care providers to make sure they\u2019re making the best decisions about what the next steps would be\u201d for any condition they want treated , mr . ewing said .\nunilever ' s skincare line dove is the first brand to sign on with sharecare ' s\npay - per - perspective\nmodel , a fancy term for a sponsorship that allows companies to respond to users on the site . for around $ 3 million for a year - long deal , dove will also have direct access to users who set up profile pages , similar to those seen on facebook , and sharecare will give it and other sponsors data about how long users are reading their answers and which ones they like best .\nurltoken will certainly have some healthy competition . urltoken and webmd attract millions of visitors monthly . it will be interesting to see how sharecare distinguishes itself from its competitors and if it can rise above the inherent lack of credibility that comes with sponsors serving as knowledge providers .\nwebmd founder and discovery communications ' chief of global digital strategy ( nasdaq : disca , discb , disck ) , jeff arnold , and dr . mehmet oz , a leading cardiac surgeon , health expert and host of \u201cthe dr . oz show , \u201d announced today the launch of sharecare , inc . , the first healthcare platform for consumers to ask , learn and act on the questions of health . sharecare\u2019s additional co - founders include , discovery communications , harpo productions , hsw international ( nasdaq : hswi ) , and sony pictures television .\nwe would love to hear what you think about sharecare . have you navigated through the site ? have you explored the health topics ? are you getting to know the experts ? please share your thoughts with us , we would love to hear from you . thank you .\nsharecare , meanwhile , is partnered with oprah\u2019s harpo studios , as well as hsw international , sony pictures television and discovery communications . the site benefits from on - air mentions made during the doctor oz tv show , which are expected to increase with the new product rollout .\n- hospitals and academic medical centers : sharecare creates a global platform for hospitals to create a further connection with consumers and share their research . initial contributors include several of the leading healthcare providers in the world ; cleveland clinic , johns hopkins medicine , and newyork - presbyterian hospital .\nwhy would a health 2 . 0 startup have an interest in working with sharecare ? well , its partners for one : oprah winfrey ' s harpo productions , dr . mehmet oz ( the host of the dr . oz show ) , sony pictures television , and discovery communications .\nsharecare\u2019s interactive qa platform allows visitors to \u201cask , learn and act upon\u201d questions about health and wellness , as well as ask their own questions , in their own words . the goal is that this site becomes a resource where diverse perspectives and approaches in health and wellness find common ground .\n\u201cas sharecare continues to expand , we look forward to the positive impact we can make in healthcare , \u201d martin says . \u201cthis year holds a lot of promise , especially in fitness and brain health , and through our relationship with hearst , we\u2019re all excited about what is to come . \u201d\n\u201cas a doctor , i am excited to be included amongst industry leadership on sharecare\u2019s platform . not only does sharecare give consumers the tools to live healthier lives but by bringing together healthcare thought leadership into a single community , it has the potential to foster an environment of innovation within the industry , \u201d said dr . mehmet oz , host of \u201cthe dr . oz show . \u201d \u201ci am excited to harness the power of the internet to bring everyone into an engaging discussion on how to take control of your own health destiny , encompassing emotional , spiritual as well as the physical aspects . \u201d\n10 / 8 / 2010 \u2013 northshore university healthsystem ( northshore ) today announced its partnership with sharecare , inc . , a new company created by internet entrepreneur , jeff arnold , and dr . mehmet oz , a leading cardiac surgeon , health expert , and host of the dr . oz show .\nsharecare ' s high profile backers include dr . oz - - aka america ' s doctor , and oprah winfrey . the founder is jeff arnold , a prolific 40 - year - old entrepreneur who formed the grandaddy of health care sites : webmd - - a name many of us now kwow well .\n\u201csharecare\u2019s vision is to build an ecosystem that simplifies the search for health and wellness information by organizing all of the questions of health and providing multiple answers representing different points of view . our contributors will range from renowned celebrity physicians to acclaimed hospitals of excellence to best selling authors to local caregivers to online healthcare consumers , \u201d said jeff arnold , who has taken an expanded role at discovery as chief of global digital strategy and howstuffworks . com\u2019 chairman emeritus , in addition to becoming chairman and chief architect of sharecare . \u201cleveraging the power of social networking , our contributors \u2018share care\u2019 through both personal experience and expert knowledge , bringing online healthcare into the 21st century . \u201d hsw international is developing sharecare\u2019s customizable social qa platform , which is built on a comprehensive information architecture . the platform features social and portability tools which will shift the paradigm for interaction between professional and consumer content and seamlessly extend the content experience to other websites .\n\u201ci\u2019m sure there will be people who do that , \u201d jeff arnold , chairman and chief architect at sharecare in atlanta , said of potential eyebrow - lifters . but in tests of the web site in the last year , \u201cthe brand answers were read as much as the expert answers , \u201d he added .\nonce askmd provides the user with information regarding their symptoms , the tool also helps to locate a local physician with the appropriate skill set that is covered by the patient\u2019s insurance . within the app , the patient can then call to book an appointment directly . sharecare is looking forward to implementing online appointment booking .\n- leading health and wellness authors : sharecare allows authors to establish direct relationships with consumers by formatting their book content into expert answers . initial partners include : dr . oz and dr . roizen ( both simon & schuster , harpercollins publishers ) , dr . dean ornish and deepak chopra ( harmony books ) .\n\u201caskmd is way more than a symptom checker , \u201d says sharecare vice president of communications jennifer martin . \u201caskmd is the genesis of the brainstorming conversations between dr . oz and jeff arnold : how do we put dr . oz\u2019s exam room in the pocket of everyone in the country , and eventually , the world ? \u201d\nthe big difference between webmd and arnold ' s newest creation ? sharecare gives marketers a say in the content .\nhow do i prevent wrinkles ?\na user may ask . alongside answers from celeb doctors like oz and dr . dean ornish will be expert advice from big companies , most with health or beauty brands .\ntogether \u2013 through a greatly expanded hospital and physician provider client base \u2013 sharecare and bactes will be able to deliver tailored programs to enhance patient data management while extending reach for clients to participate in meaningful connections with health - seeking consumers , and provide consumers with highly personalized health engagement products by integrating and \u2018activating\u2019 their patient data .\nin a short interview following his keynote presentation , arnold shared his forward - looking mobile strategy with mobihealthnews :\nwe don ' t see a difference between mobile apps and the mobile web ,\narnold said .\nwe want sharecare to work on your device whether you use an iphone , ipad , blackberry or whatever .\n\u201csharecare\u2019s vision is to build an ecosystem that simplifies the search for health and wellness information by organizing all of the questions of health and providing multiple answers representing different points of view . our contributors will range from renowned celebrity physicians to acclaimed hospitals of excellence to best selling authors to local caregivers to online healthcare consumers , \u201d said jeff arnold , who has taken an expanded role at discovery as chief of global digital strategy and howstuffworks . com\u2019 chairman emeritus , in addition to becoming chairman and chief architect of sharecare . \u201cleveraging the power of social networking , our contributors \u2018share care\u2019 through both personal experience and expert knowledge , bringing online healthcare into the 21st century . \u201d\nurltoken is an interactive question - and - answer ( qa ) platform that allows industry experts to answer health and wellness questions . founded in 2009 , sharecare was created by jeffrey t . arnold ( founder of webmd ) and dr . mehmet oz , partnering with harpo studios , hsw international , sony pictures television and discovery communications .\n- not for profits : sharecare will provide access to its platform to not for profits to encourage conversations between the organization and potential volunteers , donors and information seekers . challenge america , a national organization that supports and raises awareness for the hundreds of thousands of war veterans who suffer from post combat injuries , is participating in the initial launch .\n\u201cit\u2019s interesting to see how seriously the brands are taking their answers , \u201d mr . arnold said , because they know their replies will not be far from those of the experts . there are more than 100 , 000 answers to questions on sharecare . com , he added , with a goal of \u201ca million by the end of the year . \u201d\n- healthcare professionals : with its powerful publishing and social tools , sharecare makes it easy for the 3 million allied health professionals to reach their patients online by creating an easily updated and scalable presence in their communities . health care professionals that are early adopters and contributors include dr . robert kaufmann , dr . erik hoy , and dr . mona lisa .\nduring the interview arnold said that one of sharecare ' s key challenges is vetting apps for its platform :\nour biggest challenge is the vetting process ,\narnold said .\nitunes and other appstores have a real challenge of determining what gets approved . we have a challenge of making sure we maintain a high bar for apps on our platform .\nexclusive \u2013 social q & a site urltoken , created by webmd founder jeff arnold and tv\u2019s dr . mehmet oz , is partnering with healthline networks , a provider of intelligent health information services . healthline currently powers the health platforms at yahoo health , aarp , aetna , united health group and others . going forward , it will power sharecare\u2019s search services too .\nthe realage test , which is free on sharecare , shows patients the differential on their \u201creal age\u201d versus their calendar age , and also demonstrates the positive effects of healthy behaviors . the test presents each patient with suggestions to help add years back to their life and develops individualized programs that include fitness regimens , eating plans and resources for managing stress and sleep .\nin a market saturated with social networking sites and health publications , sharecare ' s success is up for grabs . arnold openly admits the deals he ' s striking with sponsors are fractions of what he once pulled in for webmd .\ntimes have changed ,\nhe says ,\nbut we think we ' re offering marketers a pretty big value proposition .\n\u201csharecare makes it easy for health professionals to reach their patients online by creating an easily updated and scalable presence in their communities , \u201d said janardan d . khandekar , md , northshore ' s chairman , department of medicine . \u201cwe are excited to be a part of this new platform where we can share our knowledge and expertise in a highly searchable and interactive environment . \u201d\nsimon & schuster is partnering with sharecare to make it easy to purchase individual book chapters from which some of the expert answers are derived . simon & schuster has created an ecommerce widget that is powering the test of an innovative platform for the initial launch on urltoken that enables someone who has read an answer from the you book series to purchase in \u201cone - click\u201d individual e - chapters or the entire book , in digital or physical formats , as a natural extension of the information seeking process . allowing the purchase of just the one or two chapters represents a transformative shift from current online models requiring consumers to buy the entire book . sharecare and simon & schuster intend to offer this e - commerce capability on urltoken to other publishers and authors .\nas part of sharecare\u2019s unique business model , answers are also provided by \u201cknowledge partners , \u201d private sector sponsoring companies that have compiled substantial research through product development , pharmaceutical and medical device discovery , or consumer product development . this unique engagement allows a brand to develop a direct relationship with consumers by transparently participating in the conversations of health , as opposed to simply purchasing a traditional banner ad .\natlanta , july 1 , 2013 \u2013 sharecare , the leading online health and wellness engagement platform founded by jeff arnold and dr . mehmet oz , today announced the acquisition of bactes , a provider of release of information and audit management services . bactes is a leader in fulfilling medical record requests for thousands of healthcare providers across the united states , from small medical practices to large hospital systems .\njim bailey has been appointed general manager of the bactes division of sharecare , effective immediately . bailey most recently served as vice president , strategic solutions , at autodesk , and , prior to that , coo of alchip . bactes founder and ceo william ( bill ) bailey is retiring to further pursue philanthropic endeavors . the company will retain its operation in san diego with 16 regional locations around the country .\nsharecare is also home to the realage test ( formerly a hearst company ) , a scientifically - based health risk assessment developed by several doctors including oz , michael roizen and keith roach . a recent study , published in a peer - reviewed journal from the public library of science , validated the accuracy of the test , saying it is a more accurate indicator of a person\u2019s mortality than their calendar age .\nsharecare , the online health and wellness engagement platform founded by dr . mehmet oz and webmd founder jeff arnold , today announced that its app askmd won best medical app at the 4 th annual appy awards . askmd is a free , ios - exclusive app that helps consumers collect information about their symptoms , learn more about what might be causing their symptoms and connect them to the doctors and specialists qualified to treat them .\nclose to 100 million people use the internet to learn about health matters . the trick is to find a site with reliable sources . sharecare has partnered with doctors from prestigious hospitals , such as the cleveland clinic and johns hopkins , to answer questions people might have about a variety of topics . in a highly unorthodox approach , the site has also invited pharmaceutical companies , pharmacies , and makers of beauty products to participate in discussions .\nthe query is one of 115 , 000 oz has received in the past two months as he prepares with jeff arnold , founder of the publicly traded medical diagnosis publication webmd , to launch a social networking site dedicated to health . named sharecare , the web project will roll out in early 2010 as an upgraded webmd , matching readers ' questions on topics such as diabetes , depression and chronic fatigue with answers from celebrity physicians and top medical centers .\nthat ' s not to say sharecare won ' t create mobile apps :\nmaking mobile apps is an important part of the overall strategy and one we are pursuing ,\narnold told mobihealthnews in an email following the event .\nwe work to make the site mobile friendly ( no flash , h264 video , etc ) , [ but ] we will build both an xhtml mobile version as well as native mobile apps as we move forward .\nsharecare\u2019s content contributors include the most prestigious associations in the health care field , along with prominent non - profit and professional societies that represent the world\u2019s leading medical expertise . from the american red cross to challenge america to the national academy of sports medicine to aarp , and american cancer society , american diabetes association , american heart association , and sigma theta tau international to google health that provides expertise in electronic health records to arianna huffington on the importance of being fearless .\nrich benci has more than 20 years of executive level experience in sales , marketing and operations in the technology and digital media industries . rich has been part of 5 start - ups with 4 reaching successful exits : avcom ( acquired by rand worldwide ) ; personalogic ( by aol ) ; mypoints ( via ipo ) ; and realage ( by hearst ) . rich also held senior positions in sharecare , ibms lotus development and hitachis ais group . prior to algebraix , mr . benci was the executive vp for sharecare responsible for creating interactive programs and managing relationships with partners , agencies and clients . rich was formerly the president of realage , inc . and led the realage team from the dot com bust in 2000 through 7 consecutive years of profitability and growth . rich was responsible for the companys operations including : technology , product development , member services , marketing , and sales . realage was successfully acquired by hearst magazines in 2007 .\nthe site is inviting , easy - to - use and is designed to be accessible from any device , from smart phones to tablets to desktops . the dynamic home page features timely and relevant health and wellness topics . the site also includes geo - targeting functionality and with the participation of local leading hospitals such as brigham and women\u2019s hospital , cleveland clinic , johns hopkins medicine , the mount sinai medical center and new york - presbyterian hospital allows sharecare users to engage with local medical experts .\nsharecare inc . , created by jeff arnold and dr . mehmet oz , in partnership with harpo productions , hsw international , sony pictures television , and discovery communications , is a highly searchable social qa healthcare platform organizing and answering the questions of health . the company ' s innovative approach provides a wide array of expert answers to each question ranging from hospitals to mds to non - profits to healthcare companies to active health consumers ultimately creating a community where healthcare knowledge is built , shared and put into practice .\ndr . stuart linder , a sharecare editorial advisory board member , is a beverly hills board certified plastic & reconstructive surgeon . has performed thousands of body sculpting procedures . author of\nthe beverly hills shape\nthe truth about plastic surgery . appears on television monthly to educate the public about safety and new techniques in plastic surgery . he is also the creator of linder products , quality garments for pregnancy , training and beauty . member of the american society of plastic surgeons and fellow of the american college of surgeons .\ndavid demartini md , sharecare editorial advisory board member , received his ophthalmology training from california pacific medical center in san francisco , ca and completed his cornea fellowship at the world - renowned bascom palmer eye institute in miami , fl . dr . demartini is in private practice at northern california cornea associates with offices in oakland and walnut creek , ca . education : md : univ . of minnesota residency : pacific medical center , san francisco fellowship : bascom palmer eye institute , miami internship : hennepin county medical center , minneapolis certification : american academy of ophthalmology\nthose contributors are to be known as experts on the site . there is another label , knowledge partners , for marketers that are paying an estimated $ 1 million to $ 7 million to become sponsors of sharecare . com . the initial roster is composed of colgate - palmolive , for colgate oral care products ; the ortho - mcneil - janssen pharmaceuticals division of johnson & johnson ; the medicines company , a drug maker ; pfizer ; unilever , for dove skin - care products ; unitedhealthcare , the health insurer ; and walgreen , for its walgreens drug stores .\nsharecare was formed by a consortium that includes mr . arnold , who founded webmd and later was chief executive of urltoken when it was sold to discovery communications ; dr . oz , whose career as a health care arbiter was made by oprah winfrey ; harpo productions , ms . winfrey\u2019s company ; sony pictures television , a unit of the sony corporation that co - owns \u201cthe dr . oz show\u201d with ms . winfrey ; and discovery , a partner with ms . winfrey in own : the oprah winfrey network , a cable channel to be introduced in january .\na leading medical authority for the popular press and entertainment industry , sharecare editorial advisory board member dr . tanya remer altmann is a best - selling author , parenting expert and media spokesperson . a working mother and ucla - trained pediatrician who practices in southern california , dr . tanya is a designated spokesperson for the american academy of pediatrics , communicating complicated medical issues into easily understood concepts . education : md : sackler school of medicine ba : claremont mckenna college residency and internship ucla board positions : national association of medical communicators american academy of pediatrics committee on communications and media\ndr . kevin soden , sharecare editorial advisory board member , is an international award - winning medical journalist who serves as the host for retirement living tvs healthline , the emmy winning show voted the best health / fitness show on cable tv in 2008 . he has received numerous awards for his medical journalism including emmys , tellys , a freddie , several awards from specialty medical societies , and has twice been given the national award for excellence in medical reporting from the national association of medical communicators . his whole body health tv series has won and been nominated for several emmys .\nto build popularity , sharecare is reaching out to a few investors - - oprah winfrey ' s harpo productions and sony pictures television , which works with regional tv affiliates that carry the dr . oz show . both companies will plug the site and encourage viewers to set up profiles and ask questions . discovery communications will provide video content provide access to discovery ' s health library . physicians and nurses from big - wig medical centers the cleveland clinic , johns hopkins medicine and new york - presbyterian hospital also plan to participate , responding to readers and directing them to nearby affiliates .\ndr . severance , a sharecare editorial advisory board member , is a family practice physician with a private medical practice in san ramon , california . he is board certified by both the american board of family medicine and the american board of addiction medicine . he has been medical director for several detoxification and rehabilitation programs , both inpatient and outpatient , since the 1980 ' s , and has practiced family medicine since 1979 . education : md : loma linda university residency : glendale adventist medical center internship : glendale adventist medical center certification : american board of family practice american board of addiction medicine american society of addiction medicine\nstacy wiegman , a sharecare editorial advisory board member , is a licensed pharmacist and a medical writer and editor . during her career she has managed both hospital and retail pharmacies , worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a medical science liaison in oncology and gastroenterology , served as a poison control specialist and a nursing home consultant , and taught medication error prevention seminars . stacy is also the editor of the conception site on bellaonline . com . education : master of science , hospital pharmacy administration , university of wisconsin . doctor of pharmacy , university of kansas . bachelor of arts in communication studies with highest distinction , university of kansas\ndr . lipman , sharecare editorial advisory board , is an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of uterine fibroids . he has given over 200 invited lectures on women ' s health topics including harvard , stanford , vanderbilt , and yale medical centers . he has appeared live on cnn with wolf blitzer and has been interviewed for usa today , the wall street journal , cnbc , jet , the health network , family circle , and webmd . education : md : georgetown university school of medicine , residency : brigham & womens hospital , harvard medical school , fellowship : cardiovascular & interventional radiology yale new - haven hospital , yale medical school .\ntags : aarp , american cancer society , american diabetes association , american heart association , american red cross , arianna huffington , brigham and women ' s hospital , challenge america , cleveland clinic , discovery communications , donna hill howes , dr . mehmet oz , google health , harpo studios , health 2 . 0 , health 2 . 0 conferences , hsw international , jeff arnold , john hopkins medicine , national academy of sports medicine , new york presbyterian hospital , online health site , online health sites , sharecare , urltoken , sigma theta tau international , sony pictures television , the dr . oz show , the mount sinai medical center , webmd |\ndr . daniel spogen , sharecare editorial advisory board member , is professor and chair of the university of nevada school of medicine department of family and community medicine in reno . his research interests include a current study on the barriers to healthcare access and cancer prevention among indigent populations in reno and a study on utilization of internet resources to create interactive methods of teaching . dr . spogen has also been in private practice clinical , practicing family medicine in the reno / sparks area . education : ba : occidental college ms : usc md : usc residency : glendale adventist med . center certification : american academy of family physicians american board of family practice american academy of family physicians\npatricia geraghty , sharecare editorial advisory board member , is a nurse practitioner with a passion for womens health . she loves translating complicated cutting edge health information into practical and achievable plans that make womens lives better . ms . geraghty did her graduate work on exercise and working mothers . she was the coordinator of an innovative nurse practitioner program in oakland , california , before returning to her first love , patient care . she now practices in northern california and teaches womens health content in local graduate nursing education programs . she speaks nationally on topics pertinent to womens health across the lifespan . she has authored articles for professional journals . she lives in northern california with her husband and has two grown sons .\ndr . gonzales , sharecare editorial advisory board member , received his bachelor ' s degree from u . c . l . a . and attended tufts university school of dentistry . his postgraduate residency and masters degree was completed at the orthodontics program in the university of the pacific , in san francisco . dr . gonzales is a diplomate of the american board of orthodontics and a member of the american association of orthodontists . currently , dr . gonzales is in private practice in dublin , california . education : bachelors degree : ucla post graduate : tufts university school of dentistry masters degree : orthodontics , university of the pacific , san francisco residency : university of the pacific certification : american board of orthodontics american association of orthodontists\nurltoken was launched in early october and has been deemed an \u201cinteractive social q & a . \u201d sharecare was developed as a \u201cplatform to provide consumers with what they want to know on health and wellness subject . \u201d the website includes content contributed by \u201cexpert\u201d organizations such as the american cancer society , the american red cross , john hopkins , and more . interestingly , the website also includes \u201cknowledge partners\u201d \u2013 marketers that are paying approximately $ 1 million to $ 7 million to become sponsors of urltoken in order to have access to consumers visiting the site . some of the \u201cknowledge partners\u201d include colgate - palmolive , pfizer and walgreen . the interesting part is that these knowledge partners provide more than advertising \u2013 they provide health content on the site .\njanis jibrin , m . s . , r . d . , sharecare editorial advisory board member , loves everything about foodfrom eating it to researching its remarkable effects on the body . as the lead nutritionist for thebestlife . com , she writes a weekly nutrition blog for the site . shes also a contributing editor for self magazine , and has written hundreds of articles for other magazines . her latest book is the life you wantget motivated , lose weight , and be happy . other books include the best life guide to managing diabetes and pre - diabetes and the supermarket diet . ms . jibrin is a registered dietitian with a master of science in nutrition from the university of maryland in college park . she also holds a bs in foreign service from georgetown university .\ndr . john j .\njack\nmerendino , sharecare editorial advisory board member , is a board - 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produced by harpo productions and sony pictures television . since the launch of \u201cthe dr . oz show , \u201d dr . oz has been receiving thousands of requests daily from people who want his advice and information on their health questions . dr . oz is creating a coalition of expert doctors , hospitals and practitioners , all of whom will work together to answer viewers\u2019 health questions \u2013 creating an even stronger connection between \u201cthe dr . oz show\u201d and its viewers . the comprehensive platform is expected to launch on urltoken in 2010 .\naccording to the article in the new york times , \u201csome visitors looking for objective answers to questions on health matters may raise their eyebrows at the presence of marketers . \u201d it is also interesting that the sponsors are positioned as \u201cknowledge partners . \u201d i know nothing is perfect and advertisers almost always fund the dissemination of information , but in this case we have advertisers serving as knowledge providers . this seems to be crossing a line for a venue that is seeking to be a quality health information resource for consumers . what are your thoughts ? jeff arnold , chairman and chief architect of sharecare in atlanta , acknowledges that some visitors to the site may be skeptical of the content coming from the \u201cknowledge partners , \u201d he also noted that the brand answers and expert answers receive the same amount of readers .\nif you click \u201cexplore health topics\u201d it will take you to a variety of health topics . for instance , i clicked \u201chealth care 101\u201d and there you will find various questions and answers . i clicked through the pages ( page 51 ) until i came to the question , \u201chow can i get the absolute best treatment from a hospital staff ? this particular question has two answers from two different experts . one is from dr . oz , a medical doctor and the other is from a registered nurse ( yes , i am illustrating how i am involved ( barbara ficarra ) in the sharecare site ) . also , if you click on the \u201cplus\u201d sign under the photo of the expert , or if you click on their name , it will take you to \u201ctheir page . \u201d you will find a list of questions that they have answered ."]}
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", "topic": 5}], "title": "bitter cars", "paragraphs": ["welcome to the bitter cars website . this website is dedicated to erich bitter and all the fantastic cars and prototypes he built . the website tells the story about erich bitter , his youth in schwelm , his bicycle and automobile racing career and his links with abarth , intermeccanica , nsu and opel with special attention for the opel styling cd and frua cd prototypes . you find detailed information about the bitter cd , bitter sc coupe , bitter sc cabriolet , bitter sc sedan , bitter blazer , bitter super aero , bitter rallye , bitter type 3 , bitter tasco , bitter berlina , bitter gt1 , bitter cd2 , bitter vero , bitter vero sport , insignia by bitter , adam by bitter and mokka by bitter . you also find information on books about bitter , a list of articles about bitter with some low and high resolution scans and a list of links to other websites of clubs , related brands , spare part suppliers , etc . with some special attention for the two clubs , the bitter club international and the bitter owners club . the events section contains an agenda with events of the bitter clubs or other events where bitter cars or people are involved . the registry is a password protected database of all bitter cars we know about . the for sale section allows bitter owners to sell their car to a dedicated audience of bitter enthusiasts or allows you to find your dream car . the news section contains the latest news about bitter , the clubs or individuals . the forum allows bitter enthusiasts to share any kind of information about their favourite cars .\nin october 2007 erich bitter presented the bitter vero to the press and the bitter enthusiasts community in his former hometown of schwelm . two silver bitter veros were presented during an impressive show with the bitter horsepower phylosophy as theme .\nhowever , gm holden media relations national manager john lindsay said bitter bought the cars directly from them .\nbitter has a picture of a bitter - badged new insignia on their website , hinting towards a possible next generation bitter insignia . [ 11 ]\nformer racer erich bitter strikes a deal with gm , turning the statesman into the new bitter vero .\nspecialist car builder and former racer erich bitter has been using general motors cars for some time and from this month is making a performance bitter vero model from a statesman donor .\nin 2009 erich bitter managed to impress the european opel management with the superb interior of the vero and negociations started about offering a high end opel insignia with bitter finish . for marketing reasons the cars would not carry a unique bitter name but were offered as\ninsignia by bitter\n.\n2003 was also the year of the 30th anniversary of the bitter cd and the 70th anniversary of erich bitter himself . in august 2003 the bitter club international organised a big surprise party in erich bitter ' s hometown of schwelm .\nbitter this year took the wraps off his statesman - based bitter vero in his former hometown of schwelm . the company also unveiled a new philosophy , ' bitter horsepower . '\nbitter produced a luxury version of the opel insignia opc between 2010 and 2013 as the bitter insignia . [ 10 ]\nthe bitter name has had a more recent reincarnation based on holden cars as the vero and vero sport ( 2007 - 2012 ) .\nour used car classifieds section provides and easy - to - search listing of vehicles . find compact cars , subcompact cars , family sedans , luxury cars , sportscars , exotics , hybrids suvs , trucks and crossovers for sale in your area . start searching our database of used cars for sale now .\nif you are looking to search for used cars for sale in yorkshire and humberside , then autovillage is the perfect place to start . through our service you can get access to the best used cars and second hand cars which are for sale in your local area , including cars from dealers in yorkshire and humberside\nerich bitter wouldn ' t be erich bitter if he gave up easily . in 2007 he came back with the bitter vero , a big four door saloon based on the australian holden statesman . the car was presented to the press and the bitter enthusiasts community during an impressive show with the bitter horsepower phylosophy as theme .\nthis is where you can view and compare all the cars in your list .\njaguar is now going back in time to create electric cars of the future .\nscrappage scheme bargain cars you should bag now as the deals end s . . .\nformer racing driver eric bitter formed bitter automotive in 1971 , importing italian cars including abarth and intermeccanica . as has been the history of german / italian ventures , a falling out occurred between bitter and intermeccanica , leading the german to find a less argumentative partner in producing executive gts - namely himself .\nbitter currently produces luxury versions of the opel adam and opel mokka . the bitter adam ( marketed as\nadam by bitter\n) has been produced since 2013 . production of the bitter mokka ( marketed as\nmokka by bitter\nbegun in 2016 . the name was changed to mokka x ( marketed as\nmokka x by bitter\n) in late 2016 along with a facelift , just like the opel and vauxhall versions . [ 10 ]\nthe\ninsignia by bitter\nwas presented in 2010 . the first\ninsignia by bitter\nwas based on an opel insignia limousine . in 2011 the\ninsignia by bitter\nbased on the opel insignia sports tourer followed .\nnice price or crack pipe : 1985 bitter sc for $ 8 , 995 .\nin 1962 erich bitter launched a company called rallye - bitter to specialise in the marketing of tuning kits and car accessories . the business flourished and rallying equipment and his own bitter\nnomex\nrally suits were added to the product range .\nthe bitter vero is based on the holden statesman . changes include different front and rear\nin 1983 erich bitter , george gallion and eberhard schultz started working on the bitter rallye . as with the bitter cd and bitter sc they also used proven mechanics from opel . the donor car for the rallye was the opel manta b . one of the main reasons was the front engine with rear - wheel drive configuration . the first prototype was built by isdera and was presented in 1984 under the name\nbitter gt\n.\nif you believe them , there will be a lot of self - driving cars on the road by 2020 .\nat first the bitter vero had to be ordered directly from the erich bitter automobile gmbh in ennepetal but in 2008 three dealers were appointed in germany and one in the czech republic .\napproximately 10 bitter veros were built when it was decided to stop the production in 2009 .\nerich bitter automobil gmbh ( bitter ) is a premium sports - luxury automobile marque produced in germany and later austria . founder erich bitter , a former racing driver turned automobile tuner , importer and ultimately designer began crafting his own vehicles after business ventures with italian manufacture intermeccanica ended .\ntechnical base for the bitter vero sport was the australian holden commodore ve . unlike with the bitter cd2 the bitter vero sedan was immediately presented in left - hand drive configuration . the holden commodore ve itself was built in both right - hand drive and left - hand drive configurations .\nthe little red bitter rallye is in private hands and can occasionally be seen on car shows .\nautovillage has a huge database of used cars , from dealers both local and far away , who sell their used cars through our site . this means we can provide you with a wide selection of used cars to choose from . therefore if you are thinking of buying a second hand car in yorkshire and humberside or any make of used car we can help .\nelectrically - powered cars are the fastest growing car sector in the uk , according to the latest new vehicle registration data .\nwith only 462 bitter sc coupes produced , and who knows how many on this side of the atlantic , you ' re also joining a club that is very exclusive by means of sheer obscurity . take your bitter sc to a local \u201ccars and coffee , \u201d and 99 percent of the attendees are going to be confused .\nerich bitter was born in 1933 at schwelm , 30 miles east of d\u00fcsseldorf in central western germany .\n. the intermeccanicas were so poorly built that bitter almost went broke trying to keep his customers mobile .\njust a little retouching here and there . . . and walla . . bitter vero ! : s\nbitter could not find a german company to produce the bodyshells and interiors for the sc , and turned to italy . he formed a company called\nbitter italia\nto organise and finance the manufacture of sc bodies and interiors ready for their mating to the opel mechanical components at bitter ' s works at schwelm .\nthe next car produced was the bitter sc which entered production in 1981 , based on the opel senator with a coup\u00e9 body designed by bitter and v6 engine tuned and increased from 3 . 0 to 3 . 9 litres . further options included a cabriolet , a long wheelbase four door version and a very rare four wheel drive model . production ran until 1986 at which point 450 bitter scs had been built . bitter continued with projects such as the rallye and type iii which never came to fruition and in 1992 , amid financial problems , bitter cars effectively ceased to exist . the most likely reason for the brand ' s failure was the unpopularity of the practice of building cars on existing running gear . ironically the practice of using shared platforms across a range of models and brands is now commonplace with today ' s multinational car makers and we can only conclude that bitter ' s approach was simply years before its time .\noh boy , have i got a hell of an oddity for this installment . this is like buying a piece of luggage at a thrift store only to discover a secret stash compartment full of blow and cindi lauper tapes wrapped up in some bell bottoms . . . it just leaves you feeling very confused as to what exactly happened here and what that person ' s definition of a good time was . that awkward analogy aside , today ' s piece is on the bitter sc . oh , you don ' t know about bitter cars ? or about erich bitter , the man behind the company ? well pull up a chair , stay a while , and listen . what is\nbitter cars\n?\nbut the future of cars is a riddle within an enigma , as the industry sits at a crossroads facing several divergent futures\u2014driven vs . self - driving , private vs . shared , gas vs . electric . here are three questions that will shape the future of cars .\nthe bitter company was started in the 1970s by erich bitter with a commitment to produce opels that featured re - designed bodies . the sc was a model launched by bitter in 1979 . the sc stood for senator coupe and was a car that took its styling from the biggest opel vehicle of the time , the opel senator .\nthe biggest visible modification is the new nose with a large , low - mounted grille and massive bitter logo .\nbetween 1987 and 1997 erich bitter produced several prototypes ( see\nother projects\n) but he could not raise sufficient finance to put them into production . his company ceased trading in 1997 , but bitter still works in car design and engineering heading his own sub contracting company employing 50 people . the bitter gmbh builds prototypes for vw .\nwhen you buy a bitter , you ' re also buying into the triumphant story of erich bitter , german racer / businessman who beat the odds to build a series of low - volume cars - - the sporty cd , the luxe sc , and \u2026 well , some lightly modified holdens . on second thought , we ' ll call it a relatively triumphant story .\nin 1986 erich bitter wanted to relaunch the development of his baby bitter but the imminent production stop of the opel manta meant that he would have to find another suitable donor car . eventually only one car was built and erich bitter started working on his next project , i . e . the type3 based on the brand new opel omega .\nat the 2003 geneva motor show , bitter displayed a holden monaro / pontiac gto based coupe , called the cd ii .\nthe vero can only be ordered directly from bitter in germany where it will cost almost as much as a maserati quattroporte .\nit took the major players in the industry decades to figure out that all these attributes could be combined in cars that drove well and were reliable , but still elicited a primal reaction in drivers . in the late 1970s , erich bitter , a german - born racer and businessman , saw the need for such a car and went to work creating limited - production cars for discerning buyers who weren\u2019t satisfied with a rolling compromise .\nwe just sell him the cars and he then customises them and resells . we don ' t get involved in the tech or design side .\njapan\u2019s smallest carmaker does not currently have a promise around self - driving cars \u2014 and is planning its first plug - in hybrid electric car next year .\nin the early eighties erich bitter thought there was a gap in the market of compact sports cars . the mgs and triumphs of the sixties and seventies had disappeared and the toyota mr2 and mazda mx5 were not born yet . there was of course the beautiful alfa romeo spider . the idea was not entirely new . with the bitter super aero there was a first attempt to approch this market in 1978 .\nby 1983 , all bitter\u2019s manufacturing was being handled by steyr - daimler - puch in graz , austria . bitter had designed sedan and convertible versions of the sc , and it was determined that outsourcing the final assembly was the only viable option . all scs were still delivered to schwelm for final inspection and test drives , but no manufacturing was being done at the headquarters . by this point , three to four cars a week were being built , and the sc could certainly be deemed a success . in 1984 , erich bitter teamed up with chicago - based real - estate millionaire lee miglin to bring the cars to the united states . this is where our story really picks up .\nbitter was heavily influenced in his design of the cd by the stunning opel styling cd of 1969 and frua ' s more practical interpretation shown at frankfurt in 1970 . these cars offered exotic design and a reliable american v8 engine . after his earlier experiences , bitter had seen that the combination of eye catching styling and reliable , well proven running gear could work . bitter sought the willing help of dave holls , opel ' s head of styling , in turning the great potential of the frua cd into a car for the seventies .\nperhaps the most bitter pill for jaguar purists to swallow : this new electric version is faster than the original e - type .\na few weeks later the bitter vero was officially revealed to a wider audience on the 2007 essen motor show . on the 2008 geneva motorshow a silver and a dark red bitter vero were on display . on the 2009 geneva motorshow three bitter veros were on display , i . e . a white vero sedan , an anthractite vero sedan and a brand new green - blue vero sport .\nin 2013 there was again a big party in schwelm for the 80th birthday of erich bitter . this\n80 years old youngtimer\nwas of course the center of all activities and attention . the parking lot of the hotel was completely filled with bitters . some enthusiasts even brought several cars including some unique prototypes . there even was a rebuilt\nschwarze witwe\nand a preview of the upcoming\nadam by bitter\n.\ncheck out our bitter cd ii photo gallery with 1 hq pics . last update in cd ii gallery : 2005 - 03 - 11\nfrom 1981 to 1983 bitter ' s assembly staff mated the opel engine , transmission , suspension , axles , brakes , wheels , etc with the turin supplied bodies and interiors . bitter was initially able to build only one car a week , but output doubled later in 1982 . erich bitter was looking to expand . the prototype sc cabriolet was already on the scene and he had plans for a 4 - door version , as well as a new compact convertible called the bitter rallye which was to be based on opel ' s manta . the one acre site in schwelm was unable to cope with the projected expansion , and bitter started to look for production elsewhere . in early 1983 he found steyr daimler puch at graz in austria who managed to build 3 to 4 cars a week until late 1985 when money became tight and production eased right down .\nexperts from the investment bank\u2019s \u201cevidence lab\u201d made the prediction after tearing apart one of the current generation of electric cars to examine the economics of electric vehicles ( evs ) .\nthey found that costs of producing evs were far lower than previously thought but there is still great potential to make further savings , driving down the price of electric cars .\non the 2003 geneva motor show , however , erich bitter surprised the automobile audience presenting a new stylish coup\u00e9 based on the australian holden monaro . the bitter cd2 has attracted a lot of attention of the press but after 3 consecutive appearances in geneva the project was again cancelled .\nin 1971 , it was david r .\ndave\nholls ( opel design boss since 7 / 1971 ; previously assistant to chuck jordan ) who encouraged erich bitter to build the bitter cd . as a result , bitter gmbh was formed in 1971 to market the cd . he based his company on a 1 - acre ( 4 , 000 m 2 ) site in his home town of schwelm , germany .\nhowever , because he did not have the necessary capital and other resources to set up his own production facilities , bitter turned to baur gmbh in stuttgart , as a proven independent small - scale manufacturer . he selected them given their ability to produce high - quality prototypes and limited production cars for other german manufacturers .\ninitially erich bitter considered a design embodying strong frontal overtones of the cd with a more practical , but less attractive , back half using a more compact estate car style . bitter dropped this concept in favour of the rough sc design which he sketched in the late sixties . bitter ' s design was finally refined for production by opel stylists henry haga and george gallion . at the outset of the detailed sc design programme bitter enlisted the help of italian stylist michelotti to carry out the engineering detailing for the body . the sc was aerodynamically tested in pininfarina ' s wind tunnel .\nthe rakish lines had been penned by erich bitter himself in the late ' 60s , while working on the cd ; michelotti executed some of the engineering details needed to make bitter ' s sketch a reality , while opel stylists henry haga and george gallion refined some of the body details .\nfind your next used car in yorkshire and humberside , browse through the cheapest used listings and the largest selection of used cars in yorkshire and humberside . if you ' re looking for a second hand car in yorkshire and humberside , look no further than autovillage , with over 500 , 000 used cars listed online , no one tries harder to help you .\nthe cd was introduced at the end of 1973 after a very successful showing at the frankfurt motor show of september 1973 . a euphoric erich bitter took 176 orders for his stylish new car at the show , but the oil crisis soon after hit his plans for six and most orders were cancelled . production never reached the 200 cars per year target but by the beginning of 1975 bitter had built 100 cd ' s . with the effects of the oil crisis receding , cd sales continued and in 1976 the production of 254 cars ( total ) was celebrated in a public advertisement :\nwir freuen uns \u00fcber die produktion des 254 . wagens\n.\nlike many other car companies , daimler\u2014the maker of mercedes\u2014sees an opportunity in moving their business toward ride - hailing with self - driving cars at the core of the operation . daimler cut a deal with uber in january to partner on self - driving cars . and in april , they announced another one with bosch to deliver autonomous taxis to the road in 2021 .\nhonda has promised to have fully autonomous cars on the road by 2025 . along the way , the company plans to have lower level self - driving features such as supercharged cruise control in cars by 2020 . that\u2019s several years behind its competitors . but hey : it\u2019s no sure thing that the first - generation of autonomous vehicles are going to be a success .\nask the man who owns one michael gabriel is the proprietor of classic motor cars inc . , in oxnard , california , specializing in the service and restoration classic european cars . why i like it : \u201cbesides the obvious sentimental connection , i like the fact that it clearly looks like something special without hitting you in the face with it . \u201d why it\u2019s collectible : exotic styling with german engineering was a rare combination in the 1980s . these are still off most collectors\u2019 radar , but with other german marques climbing quickly in value , that may not last forever . restoring / maintaining : knowing someone like gabriel will go a long way if you own a bitter . there isn\u2019t a large knowledge base in this country , but he is more than willing to offer his expert advice , plus he has a stockpile of new / old parts . beware : cars serviced by techs familiar with similar german cars , but not with the peculiarities unique to bitter . modifying it to work like a mercedes will lead to headaches not easily reversed . expect to pay : concours - ready , $ 15 , 000 ; solid driver , $ 10 , 000 ; tired runner , $ 6000 . join the club : bitter owners club , bitter - owners - club . com ; in north america , gabriel is the hub ; classicmotorcars @ urltoken\ntwo doors , two rows of seats , five spokes on the wheels . . . yes , the ferrari 412 practically is the bitter sc coupe .\ntata motors , india\u2019s largest carmaker , has asked indian authorities to test an autonomous vehicle , but many people are skeptical that self - driving cars will work well on india\u2019s chaotic roads .\nin august 2016 , ford promised a fully self - driving car \u2014sans steering wheel\u2014by 2021 . the company reaffirmed that commitment this spring . ford\u2019s plan is to have self - driving cars available in some sort of ride - sharing fleet . the company is also aggressively investing in and snatching up startup companies working on the foundational technologies for self - driving cars like sensors and maps .\nbuilding cars is an expensive business and erich bitter did not have a car plant . having been inspired by some of opel ' s prototypes from 1969 and 1970 based on the opel cd , bitter persuaded them to let him develop the model after they had dropped their own production plans . opel engineers helped with the design and unsurprisingly the engine was sourced from gm , being a chevrolet 5 . 4 litre v8 . assembly of the car was entrusted to baur of stuttgart , a renowned coachbuilder .\nthe bitter cd was displayed , with great success , at the 1973 frankfurt motor show , where erich bitter took 176 orders for his stylish new coupe . however , the oil crisis at the time led to the cancellation of most orders . despite this , production commenced late the same year at baur gmbh . the target of 200 units / year was never realised and , in total , bitter sold 395 units . purchase price in 1974 was 58 , 400 dm .\nthe bank predicts this will be achieved as customers opt for higher specification vehicles , making electric cars a viable business proposition , with upmarket evs likely to be more profitable than mid - range versions .\neven though plans began in 1977 , the first scs didn ' t come to fruition until 1981 ; the previous model , the cd , ceased in 1979 , and bodybuilder baur looked elsewhere for work in 1980 . when a german carrozzeria could not be found , bitter turned to italy , and formed bitter italia to build bodies and interiors for final assembly at the works in schwelm . this came back to bite bitter : the body and assembly were sub - contracted to a company utilizing recycled steel , making the early cars rust - prone . in 1982 , bitter handed the contract over to maggiore , also in turin ; later still , steyr - daimler - puch in graz , austria , got the nod . the leather interiors , with bespoke chairs and interior trimmings covered in leather , were also sourced in turin , made by salt .\nbitter specialises in rebodying other manufacturer ' s vehicles and its initial production was between 1973 and 1989 , selling vehicles in europe and the united states . thereafter , several prototypes followed with an eye on resuming low - volume production , but none of those plans came to fruition until the launch of the bitter vero in 2007 .\ngone are the days when you used to have to dedicate hours of searching in order to find a good deal on a used car . now you can be presented with hundreds of used cars with the click of the mouse . autovillage has done a great deal in the way of simplifying the process as much as possible . you can personalise your search as much as you want meaning that you will not have to sift through numerous cars which will be of no interest to you , you do not have to deal with pushy sales persons whilst all the while providing the best prices online for used cars .\nbitter announced at the motor show in new york in 1984 that it would sell the sedan version of the sc in the us . to do this bitter entered into a partnership with the american motor giants , gm . the car should have been sold through buick dealerships across the country . the reasoning behind the agreement was to offer european luxury cars into the highly lucrative and expanding us market . the importation of opel models was dismissed as impractical because of the ' entry - level ' branding , which compared to bmw was not competitive . sales did not take off of the sc , and this was put down to the fact that fewer than 12 buick dealerships took up the bitter sc option .\nin the summer of 2018 we can expect to see a new\ninsignia by bitter\nbased on the insignia b grand sport and insignia b sports tourer models .\nthe hatchback consists of an all glass liftgate with external hinges and a bitter badge in the lower center . the taillights look like they were sourced from an italian car .\nerich bitter was a race driver , and successful businessman . this german entrepreneur ' s love of all things automotive led him to produce his own marque of luxury car .\nthe bitter cd , a three - door hatchback coupe featuring a 227 hp ( 169 kw ) chevrolet v8 with a 327ci displacement , was built between 1973 - 1979 .\nthe self - driving revolution is like a massive west coast earthquake\u2014experts claim it\u2019s practically inevitable , but nobody can say for sure when or what it will look like . business insider intelligence predicts there will be 10 million self - driving cars on the road in three years . in 10 years , about a quarter of miles driven in the united states could be in self - driving electric cars , according to boston consulting group .\nin late 1968 opel invited bitter to drive a new rekord with 150bhp under the bonnet . dressed in black and first nicknamed\nthe taxi\nbut later also\nschwarze witwe ( black widow )\n, the saloon was more than a match for higher group porsches with bitter setting the fastest lap in its class . those races in the rekord forged links with gm ' s german management , links that would prove to be valuable in the years ahead . bitter won both friends and respect at the russelheim car maker .\nmazda might be the only true contrarian among the traditional automakers : they still want to make cars that you buy and drive . they are only interested in developing driver - assistance technology , their ceo said in april .\nin 2001 there were some rumours about a possible appearance on the 2001 frankfurt motor show with a left hand drive holden hsv with bitter badge . apparently this project was cancelled prematurely .\nwe don ' t have a realistic grasp of how much replacement opel running gear costs , but the cool part about getting into bitter sc ownership is that , instead of paying out the nose for a colombo v12 rebuild , you can just buy another bitter sc ( or two ) for parts cars . no , we ' re not talking about sourcing your spares from clapped - out bitters ( if such things exist ) . you can buy a pretty nice 1984 example for south of $ 13 , 000 , and that ' s at the high end of what we ' ve seen .\nlthough the costs of evs and current cars will be the same for motorists by 2018 , manufacturers will not reach parity until 2023 , when they will make 5pc margins on evs - about equal to the profit on current vehicles .\nbitter was a company started by erich bitter in the 1970s in germany . originally a racing driver , erich was essentially persuaded to start the bitter company to produce rebodied opels . the advantage of this was they could use the sleeker , sexier coupe body that was designed but never made without having to worry about the minimum sales gm / opel would require to build one themselves . other bodystyles would be offered , but the focus of their first product was to make a c oupe version of the d iplomat . so in one of the least - inspired moves of all time , their first car was called the bitter cd . it sounds like an awful thing to put in a car , yet it was actually the name of a car .\nit was only natural that erich bitter ( erstwhile racer , tuner and sports - car importer ) would continue his relationship with opel as he worked up a replacement for his sporty cd .\nin german , bitte means please . as nice price or crack pipe knows , bitter means rare and cool executive coupes , including today ' s sc which has a price that may please .\nhis first venture , the cd , was on a shortened opel diplomat platform with a body built by german manufacturer bauer . it featured a chevrolet 327 - cubic - inch v - 8 with retuned suspension . although well received at the 1973 frankfurt auto show , it began life at exactly the wrong time . bitter received orders for 176 cds at the frankfurt show alone , but the oil crunch hit shortly thereafter , meaning most orders for the thirsty v - 8s were cancelled . nevertheless , production continued on the cd until 1979 . in total , bitter built 395 cars and established himself as a real entity in the business .\nbitter was a small - scale automotive manufacturer in the 70 ' s and 80 ' s . the 2008 vero is the first production car from them in almost 20 years . the bitter vero is a luxury car based on the holden statesman ( pontiac g8 ) . the most notable changes to the car include new front and rear bumpers . the new oval grill is larger and positioned low down in the bumper . under the bonnet is an aluminium 6 . 0 litre v8 developing 360 horsepower , this is mated to a five - speed automatic gearbox driving the 20 inch rear wheels . inside , the bitter vero has been fitted with more luxurious trimmings including a dvd player and television . the bitter vero is essentially a lightly modified holden statesman with a vastly superior price tag .\nif the future of cars is self - driven and privately owned , then millions of americans will still want their cars to be beautiful status symbols and top - flight machines , like a tesla . but if the majority of cars are self - driven and publicly owned\u2014for example , if urban residents pay for a municipal fleet of autonomous vehicles that effectively operates as an on - demand , above - ground subway\u2014then a luxury brand like tesla might not be so lucky . people tend not to care what kind of vehicle they\u2019re riding in for 10 minutes , as long as the trip is safe and efficient and the car doesn\u2019t smell . if the future of getting around is a network of autonomous cars , then local governments or private - sector car - sharing networks will mass - order the cheapest , sufficiently safe self - driving vehicles they can . and , given the state of most buses and subways , americans who take public transit are not particularly fussy about the aesthetics .\nevs matching the cost of conventionally fuelled cars sooner than expected will send a seismic shock throughout the sector , from manufacturers right down through their supply chains , with ubs warning \u201cthe ' time to get ready ' and win in the space shrinks\u201d .\nthe arrangement erich bitter had with baur of stuttgart to build the cd for him came to an end when the last cd ' s came off the production line at the beginning of 1979 . as no bitters were built for almost two years in 1979 and 1980 , baur took on other work to fill the gap left by cd production and bitter had to find another company to build the sc .\nin 1984 , bitter announced at the new york auto show that it would enter into a limited marketing agreement with gm to sell the sedan version in the united states , through participating buick dealerships . by being able to offer a premium european product , gm had hoped to ( re ) gain market share lost to bmw at the time . the option of importing opel cars was dismissed on the basis that it was perceived to be an entry - level brand , relative to bmw ' s premium status . ultimately , less than a dozen buick dealers ( mostly in the metro new york city area ) , would bear the bitter signage as a result of which sales proved minimal . [ 4 ] bitter ' s failure was based on its business model , and the diminishing trend of rebodying other manufacturers ' vehicles , which became unpopular by the 1980s .\nbitter had equally firm ideas about using proven opel mechanical components . he believed that an opel floorplan and running gear was one of his car ' s strongest selling points . few top - of - the market alternatives offered supercar aesthetics and interior opulence combined with everyday reliability , argued bitter .\ni want a beautiful , fast car , but i also want to get in it and drive away .\nin 2007 , bitter resumed small - scale production by launching the vero at the 2008 geneva motor show . this car was derived from the australian - made holden caprice ( wm ) sedan ( the long - wheelbase luxury derivative of the holden commodore ( ve ) ) , believed to be purchased directly from holden thanks to erich bitter ' s friendship with holden ' s former peter hanenberger . [ 6 ]\nah , the ferrari 400 / 412 series . their rear wheels powered by front - mounted v12s , these cars were built the way god and enzo intended , and then wrapped in sheetmetal that is - - to say the very least - - controversial .\nonly a few hundred of these vehicles were made , and although handsome looking , they were not considered ' head - turners . ' these cars were also relatively expensive to buy and were never real competition to bmw or mercedes in the premium car market .\ndemand is being fuelled by tightening global emissions regulations , which have seen several countries commit to banning the sale of new cars with conventional engines by 2040 , though this does not necessarily exclude hybrids which use a combination of internal combustion engines and electric systems .\nwith production numbers of the bitter sc coup\u00e9 increasing and plans for other derivates of the sc , it also became clear that a lower priced car was needed for the financial health and growth of the company .\nright now , hybrids have 2 percent of the passenger car market in the u . s . , and completely electric vehicles are still a rarity . even in ev - friendly california , battery - powered cars only hold 2 . 7 percent of the market .\nhe most high profile is billionaire elon musk\u2019s tesla , whose s and x models claim ranges of about 275 miles , though these cars are considerably more expensive than the leaf , the current version of which is priced from about \u00a324 , 000 before \u201cgreen\u201d grants .\nthree to four cars a week rolled out of the sdp works for several years until the senator ' s passing , when production ground to a halt . approximately 488 scs were built for worldwide consumption , with just under half of those dispatched to america . thus the bitter sc was the only opel - powered car on offer in the states in the ' 80s , spanning the bridge between the last of the mantas in the ' 70s and the cadillac catera two decades later .\nindeed , the company already makes the two best - selling electric cars in the u . s . \u2014the model s sedan and the model x suv . its most promising product , the model 3 , a relatively affordable sedan ( $ 35 , 000 , before government incentives ) , debuts later this year . then there\u2019s tesla biggest tech advantage : its battery technology . facing a shortage of high - quality and affordable lithium - ion batteries required in electric cars , musk built his own proprietary \u201cgigafactory\u201d in nevada to produce state - of - the - art batteries that could cement a permanent advantage , the way apple\u2019s hardware has upheld the company reign over smartphone profits . lithium - ion batteries , which are used in electric and hybrid cars , in addition to everything from spacecraft to smartphones and e - cigarettes .\n. since this company was not only producing bicycles but also cars they could be of great help when erich planned a switchover to automobile competition . at the age of 25 he started to enter some competitive events .\nat first everybody passed me\nrecalled bitter , but it wasn ' t long before he started winning in an nsu . during his eleven year racing career from 1958 to 1969 he raced porsches , ferraris and mercedes 300sl ' s , amongst others , before being offered a works drive for abarth .\nwith its distinctive looks and exlusive trim the vero should have been an alternative for the high end models of the european car brands , especially in europe where the donor cars themselves are not often or not at all spotted on the roads . but only a handful of veros were sold .\nof course , the company has plans to deliver fully self - driving cars in the early 2020s . they acquired self - driving startup cruise automation ( for $ 1 billion ) and have plans to hire 1 , 100 more technology - focused workers in california , centered around san francisco .\n\u201cif we share rides in shared cars , we will only need 10 percent of the cars we have today , \u201d says robin chase , the founder of zipcar . \u201cwe have the ability to eliminate congestion , transform the livability of cities , make it possible to travel quickly and safely from a to b for the price of a bus ticket , improve the quality of our air , and make a significant dent in reducing carbon - dioxide emissions . \u201d this is the future that is the most exciting to me . it\u2019s also a future in which cars ironically become more like public real estate rather than private property\u2014a networked commodity , rather than a status symbol . that might be great for riders , congestion , cities , and the environment , but it\u2019s not obvious that it would be great for any company that relies on enormous per - vehicle profits to justify its stock price .\nhave corrected the data , bitter is a old german independent car producer who use large scale mass prodcution vehicles and turns them in somehting unique . . . without success . . . this car is bitters last try based on a holden caprice\nbitter was planning to offer the rallye in different versions going from a basic version with standard 110 bhp 2 . 0 - litre engine to an up - market version with a 165 bhp 2 . 6 - litre engine and full leather interior .\nboth the 3 . 0 and 3 . 9 liter engines use bosch l - jetronic electronic fuel injection . although not rare in cars of the era , it does have peculiarities unique to the bitter . the car can throw untrained mechanics a few curveballs \u2014 even something as simple as bleeding the cooling system can lead to problems . ( for the curious , you have to bleed the system cold by removing and then filling the reservoir elevated out of the car and bleeding air through bleed screws on top of the radiator with the engine off . )\n\u201cbecause of the car ' s low values and the ferrari parts and service sword of damocles that hangs over the head of any owner , most of the cars of this series that turn up at auction have significant needs . buy one of these , and you may as well start thinking about ways to improve on bernie madoff ' s ponzi scheme - - you ' ll need that kind of capital to put things right . about the only thing that won ' t cost five figures to address is the aforementioned gm automatic , which is yet another reason why these cars will never be worth anything . \u201d\nour take then : \u201cthe bitter is a driver\u2019s car , designed by a driver for other drivers . it combines the joy of driving an exotic italian coupe with the pleasure of driving a solid german luxury car . \u201d \u2014 roger cartwright , sports car graphic , january 1984 now : the bitter was a little ahead of its time , combining a good drive with restrained exotic looks and daily driver usability . the fact that they\u2019re overlooked by collectors , meaning they\u2019re still affordable , might be what makes them most appealing .\nbitter shipped the cars , sans drivetrains , from italy to austria for mating to their opel mechanicals . in total , only about 250 - 300 scs ever made the additional trans - atlantic swim , and it ' s hard to say how many of those haven ' t succumbed to the tin - worm or the can ' t find a set of brake pads so i ' ll just park it - isms here in the u . s . . in fact , for many in the states opel itself is an unknown commodity , as foreign sounding as calphalon or single - ply toilet paper .\ninside and out , the bitter sc exudes luxury without being over the top . the design has aged well , and , while it doesn\u2019t look as flashy as the maseratis or lamborghinis of the time , it has certainly aged better . this was erich bitter\u2019s goal \u2014 to create a low - volume car for discerning buyers . he never wanted to be an automotive giant ; he just wanted to build the car he always dreamed of . in the end , he produced an estimated 460 sc coupes , not bad for a singular vision .\nerich bitter made the decision to approach opel at russelheim and has never regretted it . he established his car business in his hometown of schwelm in 1971 . between 1973 and 1986 he built 395 cd ' s and 488 sc ' s on proven russelheim platforms and running gear .\napple and amazon got so big because they piggy - backed off of larger movements in tech and culture\u2014the shift of attention to mobile and the shift of retail to the internet\u2014that created enormous new markets for them to dominate . investors expect tesla to dominate the electric future of cars the way apple gobbles up smartphone profits and amazon dominates e - commerce .\nbitter\u2019s second project , the sc , started in 1977 while the cd was still in production . opel had decided it would stop production on the diplomat , and once that happened , no matter how successful bitter\u2019s car was , the platform would disappear . in 1978 , opel launched a new technologically advanced car , called the senator . the new opel was not only lighter , but also powered by a more efficient fuel - injected 3 . 0 - liter inline six - cylinder engine . the sc wasn\u2019t ready for production until 1981 , and by that time , bauer was busy with other projects and no longer had the capacity to build vehicles for bitter . although other german manufacturers would have been the first choice , the contract was eventually given to the italian manufacturer ocra . after only 79 units , the contract was pulled from ocra due to quality issues and given to a second italian builder , maggiore . the handmade interiors also were sourced from italy from leather maker salt . until 1983 , bodies and interiors were built in italy and shipped back to bitter\u2019s factory in schwelm , germany , for final assembly . eventually , demand outgrew production capacity .\nin 1971 dave holls replaced chuck jordan as opel ' s styling chief and he , like many other top opel executives , regularly used the car . erich bitter had seen the car many times and was smitten by the concept of its stunning styling and reliable , well engineered running gear .\nthe bitter cd was the first car of the new marque , based on the opel diplomat but with a shortened floor - pan . the suspension was tuned for the new car ' s weight and size but the mechanicals were untouched remaining pure general motors . this was a fine car , built and trimmed by baur to a very high standard . when it appeared in 1971 , it attracted substantial orders but unfortunately the oil crisis changed the face of motoring in the 1970s and suddenly a 5 . 4 litre v8 became very undesirable . it was simply the wrong car at the wrong time . the bitter cd also had a supercar price tag and it was questionable whether a car built from gm ' s parts bins , should be in the same price bracket as a rolls royce . production ran from 1971 until 1979 and a total of 390 bitter cds were built .\nnissan ceo carlos ghosn had made several big promises about self - driving cars . back in 2013 , he said that the company would have autonomous vehicles for sale at reasonable prices by 2020 . he reaffirmed that in 2015 ( with some caveats ) . and in 2016 , the company said it would have 10 car models with some autonomy baked in by 2020 ."]}
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", "topic": 8}], "title": "ranger yachts", "paragraphs": ["r32 - gary mull ' s 3 / 4 ton winner from ranger yachts . 1974 print advertisement for information on ranger yachts and a 17x22 poster available for mounting , see your local ranger dealer .\ndanish yachts is a builder of motor yachts and both classic and high - performance sailing yachts ranging from 30 to 40 metres . operating out of skagen , denmark , superyacht builder danish yachts specialises in building advanced composite vessels that are lightweight and fuel - efficient .\ncontinuing its tradition of ever evolving innovation , ranger\u00ae boats introduces the all - new ranger 2080ms angler .\na total of 92 ranger specials are being built . no more . no less . twenty - eight ranger 23 ' s . twenty - eight ranger 26 ' s . twenty - four ranger 29 ' s . twelve ranger 33 ' s . the ranger specials are being offered to racing sailors throughout the country this fall .\nranger went on to prove conclusively that she was the fastest of all the american yachts , winning almost every race in the defender work up series and defender selection series .\nthe m - series line from morris yachts now includes the 42x supercharged performance sailboat . photo by billy black\nhey there ! i found this sailboat on pop yachts . remember to favorite this to get back to it quickly .\ncode of practice , for the safety of large commercial yachts , and the j class association rules . ranger had an extensive refit led by dykstra naval architects to optimise her performance in 2005 / 2006 .\nlearn how pop yachts can help you sell your vessel , while also giving you unique advantages over traditional brick and mortar dealers .\nfast yesterday and cheap today , the ranger 26 is an opportunity awaiting a knock .\nsailing small boats in often inhospitable waters gave them the skills to manage their j class yachts . the same is true today . skippers have to deliver their yachts across oceans , and compete around the race course , using their skills and all the technical advantages that are available today .\nonly three original j class yachts survived \u2013 endeavour , shamrock v and velsheda \u2013 yet interest in the class has arguably never been as strong as it is today . seven j class are currently sailing , these original yachts plus four modern builds : ranger , rainbow , lionheart and hanuman . another , j8 , is due launches may 2015 and a further two are in build .\nranger pro justin atkins won the 2017 forrest wood cup on lake murray , on august 13 .\nfrom 1929 to 1937 , 20 j class yachts were designed . ten of these were built , and six raced in the america\u2019s cup finals . uk challenges came from sir thomas lipton\u2019s shamrock v and from sir thomas sopwith\u2019s two endeavours . these were all against the new york yacht club\u2019s harold vanderbilt , who remained unbeaten in the three defending yachts he commissioned : enterprise , rainbow , and ranger .\none of many designs that gary mull made for ranger yachts , the ranger 26 , conceived to be the ideal compromise between a safe and comfortable on - soundings family cruiser and a competitive racer , reflects much of the art and technology that mull blended so well in the many boats he designed during his all - too - short career . the ranger 26 is undeniably fast : one won the 1970 ior north american half - ton cup .\nfor the past half century , ranger boats has continually exceeded the expectations of anglers across the country .\nranger is not offered for sale to u . s . residents while in u . s . waters .\npocket yachts are one of the fastest growing segments of the marine industry , offering a unique blend of manageable size , sustained performance , simplicity , livability and value . carefully designed long - range , diesel powered pocket yachts are refreshingly sensible choice against a sea of gas - guzzling , me - too , euro - look alike cruisers .\ntoday , there are 8 j class yachts in existence \u2013 just one short of the total number of original yachts built in the 1930\u2019s . the 3 surviving british yachts have been supplemented by another 5 replicas in recent years , 3 of which have been launched since 2003 . a brand new yacht , svea , is set for completion some time next year , which will bring the total up to 9 . if anything , this rejuvenation demonstrates the continuing pull of a yachting era characterised by drama and romance \u2013 a story of industry captains , 1930s glamour and cut - throat competition . that , and the fact that j class yachts remain some of the most beautiful ever built .\nthe ranger that sails today is a replica built to the original lines drawings in steel and launched at the danish yacht shipyard in skagen , denmark in 2003 recreating the look and feel of the existing j class yachts shamrock , endeavour and velsheda . the project was in development from september 1999 and its team of designers , naval architects and industry specialists designed and built ranger to lloyds classification , the\nthe impressive , luxury sailing yacht ranger was the first modern j - class sailing yacht produced , built in 2003 . in true j - class style , not only is ranger gorgeous , she is a thrill to sail with exceptional superyacht sailing performance . ranger is an updated and competitive superyacht , racing in both j - class and generic races .\nperformance , performance , performance . that\u2019s what morris yachts is delivering in its \u201csuper - charged\u201d x - type boats , a switch - up of the company\u2019s popular m - series .\nranger\u00ae boats continues to bolster its acclaimed reata\u00ae fish - n - play line with the introduction of the 2050ms reata .\nlocated on the northern tip of denmark on the north sea , luxury yacht builder danish yachts draws on the local regions vast maritime heritage to design and craft its leisure and commercial vessels .\nby the end of 1941 , enterprise and ranger , which had been laid up with all the other us js , were scrapped .\nweetamoe was scrapped in this year , while at the end of the season ranger was laid up , prior to being scrapped in 1941 .\nafter the victory of ranger over endeavour ii , vanderbilt wondered whether the boat was so much faster than the competition that it might kill the class . history would show this was not the case as analysis of the holm design shows that it would likely have been faster than ranger .\nrace prediction : her smaller size means she will struggle against the other j class yachts in real time \u2013 but she has the most experienced skipper and her recent mods are all aimed at making her competitive on handicap .\nranger boats pro allen boyd beat a field of 253 anglers to win the bass federation 2017 national championship at table rock lake on april 7 .\nrace prediction : highly experienced , well - gelled crew and a yacht that is looking particularly nimble and aggressive at the start . despite surrendering size to the modern j class yachts she\u2019s a firm favourite to win any regatta .\nthis spring the 92 red - hulled ranger specials will take to the water . you can ' t beat them . if you ' re going to join them , you have to act now . because the limited edition ranger factory racing specials will go very fast . in more ways than one .\ncollegiate fishing teams from kansas state university and university of north alabama will soon square off at the 2017 ranger cup university team of the year challenge .\nranger boats pro scott martin brought in a total of 60 pounds , 1 ounce to win the flw tour event on lake cumberland on april 9 .\ndanish yachts designs superyachts using state - of - the - art materials and technologies while following sustainable manufacturing practices in its shipyards . it operates three yacht - building facilities and works with some of the world\u2019s leading naval architects and designers .\nfortunately , a new aluminum mast built for rainbow was loaned to the project and used throughout the defender series until ranger ' s mast could be repaired .\nranger boats pro tom monsoor weighed a total of 66 pounds , 11 ounces , to win the flw tour event on the potomac river on june 18 .\ntugs are the ultimate working boats , usually powered by single or twin diesels . some working tugs have been converted to cruising yachts . some cruising designs resemble tugs , with or without the original hull designs that were intended for commercial use .\nfor 50 years , ranger has led the way for tournament fishing design and innovation . that legacy continues with the latest extension of the esteemed z500 comanche line .\nranger boats pro marshall deakins earned a trip to compete in the 2017 forrest wood cup by winning the bfl all - american on pickwick lake , june 3 .\ndone kicking tires ? then it\u2019s time to pull the trigger and get you into a ranger\u00ae . find the dealer closest to you and get a conversation started .\nwhirlwind , the second j , was the most revolutionary of the four . francis l herreshoff had moved away from conventional yachts and designed a boat , which took the new rule to its extreme . whirlwind combined many new ideas and herreshoff experimented with hull shape and rig . she was the longest of the early j\u2019s at 86ft on the waterline and remained so until ranger and endeavour ii were built in 1937 .\nthe last boats in the ranger line were produced in 1978 , with the final r - 33 numbered 464 . the parent company of both ranger and jensen , bangor punta , was going through an internal upheaval at the time - we ' ll call it corporate restructuring - and when the smoke cleared in ' 81 , the ranger name was shelved and the cal division moved to florida . not long afterwards b . p . decided to get out of the boatbuilding business altogether , so mull found a client to buy the ranger molds . sadly though , b . p . destroyed them rather than allow the line to continue under new ownership .\nranger boats pro korey sprengel of beaver dam , wisconsin , weighed a total of 35 . 33 pounds of walleye to win the season - opening event of the 2018 cabela ' s national walleye tour ( nwt ) on lake winnebago , may 11 . thanks to ranger cup contingency sprengel walked away with a brand - new ranger 620fs plus a mercury outboard , $ 15 , 000 and $ 2 , 635 in anglers advantage cash for a total of $ 82 , 635 in winnings .\n1937 saw the building of the last two j\u2019s on both sides of the atlantic . both ranger and endeavour ii took the waterline length to its extreme , measuring 87ft\nour five star advantage\u00ae is the guarantee behind every boat that lets you know you\u2019re getting an industry - leading product in every aspect . ranger\u00ae boats are the highest quality , most innovative , safest boats with the best all - around performance . these qualities mean that your ranger will likely have the strongest resale value on the market .\nrace prediction : the heaviest j , but a rocket in flat water , such as in bermuda\u2019s great sound . a veteran crew whose consistency is ranger\u2019s trump card .\nour trip aboard a new ranger tugs 31 from anacortes to bremerton in the pacific northwest demonstrates why the company and their products are a force to be reckoned with .\nif you ' ve never been aboard , you ' ve been missing the most exciting , spirited new boat around . gary mull designed ranger 33 for speed and luxury .\nranger pro takahiro omori won the bassmaster elite series event on alabama ' s lake martin on february 11 with a four - day total of 59 pounds , 8 ounces . the longtime ranger pro adds another victory for a total of seven b . a . s . s . wins and leads the toyota bassmaster angler of the year race .\nranger boats pro jason christie brought in a total of 88 pounds , 8 ounces , to win the bassmaster elite series event at lake st . clair on august 27 .\nranger boats pro bryan thrift claimed flw tour angler of the year for the second time after a remarkable season that found the angler in the top - 10 four times .\nfirstly , because of the serious problems keeping the 165 foot masts from falling over the side , the rules were changed to allow for masts to be heavier by ratio in the larger j class yachts . this enabled new masts to be built stronger than ever before .\nthe \u201cbig g\u201d in north alabama will play host to the ranger cup university team of the year championship , but with an interesting a twist : ranger pros matt and jordan lee will be at the disposal of the finalists to offer hints and advice on topics ranging from dissecting the fishery itself , to pursuing a pro fishing career and procuring sponsors .\nthe ranger 26 is a masthead sloop . its deck - stepped mast is supported by upper shrouds , double lowers , a headstay , and a backstay rigged with a tensioning bridle .\nat ranger\u00ae , we give you more choices so you can craft the rig of your dreams . we offer a greater array of options , colors and upgrades so your boat is precisely what you want . between your style and desires and our legendary performance and designs , your ranger will stand out from the sea of cookie cutters \u2014 not to mention blow them away .\nindeed the j class yachts of the 1930s represent some of the biggest technical steps in the history of the cup . even though their reign only lasted eight years , the class became famous for adopting new materials and techniques to push the boundaries of yacht design , construction and fit out .\nin answer to lipton\u2019s challenge of 1929 the americans designed four j - class yachts as possible defenders . enterprise , whirlwind , yankee and weetamoe were launched within a month of each other ; weetamoe and enterprise from the herreshoff yard and yankee and whirlwind from lawley & son\u2019s yard in bristol .\nin due course , and with little time available , the 8 designs had models completed , together with models of endeavour i and rainbow , the previous competitor yachts . these were the first really scientific tank testing program , where accurate measurements could be taken and clear determination of performance greed .\nlegendary boat brand ranger boats will be represented by 12 of the world ' s top professional bass anglers when the 2018 bassmaster classic is contested on south carolina ' s lake hartwell on march 16 - 18 . the group of ranger pro anglers includes two former classic champions and three anglers who finished in the top - 10 elite series angler of the year standings in 2017 .\nof the british offerings , it is endeavour , built in 1934 for aviation pioneer thomas sopwith , that is seen to be the worthiest of all the british challengers . charles nicholson\u2019s third j class design , endeavour showcased innovative technology added by sopwith himself , much of it influenced by his aviation expertise . often said to be the most beautiful of all the j class yachts , endeavour was not , however , the fastest . believed by some to have been hampered by her excessive gadgetry , she too lost out to one of harold vanderbilt\u2019s yachts , rainbow , in the 1934 race .\nranger boats pro bryan thrift brought in a total of 70 pounds , 2 ounces , to win the flw tour event at lake cumberland , april 12 . the victory puts the angler in the lead for the flw tour angler of the year race . thrift won the $ 100 , 000 first - place prize along with an additional $ 25 , 000 in ranger cup winnings .\nsecondly , it was now possible to announce the challenger and defender yacht up to 30 days prior to the regatta . this enabled the british challenge to bring with them both endeavour i and endeavour ii to the usa and work up the yachts together , finally declaring endeavour ii as the challenger .\nin the 1990\u2019s , salvation appeared in the form of elizabeth meyer , the founder of the international yacht restoration school . meyer oversaw the comprehensive renovation and refitting of both endeavour and velsheda . she can , ultimately , be credited with saving these illustrious yachts from being consigned to the history books .\nboat building ( power & sail ) , was the heritage of the past bucklers hard boat builders has a renowned reputation , as a builder of custom craft and the restorer of classic yachts , notably with the nelson range of \u2018gentlemen\u2019s\u2019 motor yachts and the laurent giles designed bh46 cruising ketch , which were all built to exacting standards for discerning owners . the building of these fine craft by the yard began with \u2018cygnet\u2019 a nelson 35 that was built for lord montague and is still in regular use on the beaulieu river . over the years many other fine craft have been built , including :\nflippin , ark . ( january 23 , 2018 ) \u2014 collegiate bass anglers will have more opportunity to cash in on tournament success in 2018 thanks to the continued support of ranger cup university .\nranger boats pro chris johnston brought in a total of 79 pounds , 6 ounces , to win the flw tour event at harris chain of lakes , feb . 25 . the victory puts him in the lead for the flw tour angler of the year race . johnston won the $ 100 , 000 first - place prize along with an additional $ 25 , 000 in ranger cup winnings .\ncollegiate fishing teams from kansas state university and the university of north alabama will square off at the 2017 ranger cup university team of the year challenge october 25 - 27 on texas ' lake fairfield .\nranger boats pro carl svebek iii weighed a total of 36 pounds , 12 ounces , to win the bassmaster central open # 2 on the sabine river at orange , texas , on june 17 .\nand 4 in the uk . most of these competed in trials for the america\u2019s cup , or competed in the cup itself . several existing large british yachts , \u2018astra\u2019 , \u2018candida\u2019 , \u2018white heather ii\u2019 and \u2018britannia\u2019 , the king\u2019s yacht , were all converted to comply with the rule and raced alongside the j\u2019s .\nranger is a beautiful sailing yacht capable of racing or cruising anywhere in the world . she is well suited for family life on board , but also would bode well as a luxury charter yacht . sailing superyacht ranger has all the qualities of a luxury yacht and the performance of a proven racer . she is one - of - a - kind and truly must be experienced to appreciate her beauty and sailing prowess .\nthe ranger 26 was built from 1969 to 1976 . depending on condition and equipment , list prices range from $ 3 , 000 to $ 5 , 800\u2014quite a bargain for the inshore cruising opportunities that the boat offers .\nthe new ranger 22 is a brutally single - minded boat : she ' s built to race . everything on board is there to make her fast - - or we wouldn ' t have it on the boat .\nthe ranger 30 is a boat a family can crew . a simple boat , easy to handle in a race . a quick , responsive boat , one you can trust in narrow channels or in rolling offshore swells .\nthis ranger 33 is an easy - sailing club racer and bargain cruisers . it is good looking , well - balanced , and sails well on all points of sail . she has a spacious interior and a comfortable cock\noriginal owner - skipper harold vanderbilt ( 1884 - 1970 ) , was born to extreme wealth and used it wisely , investing in j class yachts for the defence of the america\u2019s cup . a harvard law graduate , he successfully defended the america\u2019s cup three times with enterprise ( 1930 ) , rainbow ( 1934 ) , and the mighty ranger ( 1937 ) . a good sailor and tactician , vanderbilt , helmed for all three defences , with tactician sherman hoyt . one of his greatest successes was against endeavour in 1934 , where he came back from a 2 : 0 start to win the next three races , defeating one of the strongest challenges to the cup up to that point . since her defence of the america\u2019s cup against endeavour ll , ranger has been referred to as the \u2018super j\u2019 .\nwhen the new york yacht club agreed to race against lipton in j class yachts in 1930 , it heralded the beginning of the bermudan rig as we know it , and an incredible thirst for innovation in yachting , which is only equalled perhaps in the current day of flying machines . parallels can also be drawn with the campaigns of then and now .\nin general , however , today\u2019s america\u2019s cup class yachts could not be more different . the js\u2019 original measurement was to the universal rule , which created hulls between 76\u201387ft lwl , 120ft - 140ft loa , and displacements between 130\u2013170 tonnes . the ac48 class is nearly two thirds shorter , yet twice the beam , and nearly 1 / 30th the weight .\nthe ranger specials are identified by their distinctive red hulls . they ' re equipped with pulpits , stanchions and lifelines . they feature a powerful lewmar racing winch package \u2014 including extras such as oversize two - speed aluminum sheet winches .\nthey will be commissioned by the dealer and stored until spring , if you wish , at no extra cost . the ranger specials feature one hell of a lot of special racing gear . most everything you need for serious campaigning .\nin recognition and appreciation of the thousands of service men and women across the country , ranger boats is offering engine horsepower rebates and other exclusive items to current and former military personnel through the 2018\noperation troop salute\nsales program .\nranger boats pro mark courts brought in a two - day total of 41 . 97 pounds to win the cabela ' s national walleye tour ( nwt ) event on the mississippi river at prairie du chien , wisconsin , on june 16 .\nsloan pennington and hunter mccarty , collegiate anglers from the university of north alabama , won the ranger cup university team of the year challenge in a winner - take - all , made - for - tv event on texas ' lake fairfield .\nnelson 29 \u2018hart throb\u2019 nelson 40\u2019s \u2018blue nelson\u2019 , \u2018white caps\u2019 . nelson 42 mkii \u2018boffer\u2019 , \u2018flightline\u2019 , \u2018lady hamilton\u2019 , \u2018sound logic\u2019 . nelson 45 \u2018evening star\u2019 . nelson talisman 49 \u2018blue tiek\u2019 , \u2018marie claire\u2019 . aquastar - ocean ranger 43 . \u2018kapana\u2019\nranger boats is once again bringing its acclaimed line of performance fishing boats , along with industry - leading sales incentives , to the miami international boat show running february 15 - 19 at the miami marine stadium park and basin located on virginia key .\nlike the america\u2019s cup teams now , the js were crewed by some of the best professionals available , each with a dedicated role on board \u2013 and they still are . many of the deck gear inventions on the original js are still used on yachts today , including deck winches , rod rigging , halyards running up hollow aluminium masts , and removable forestays to fly a large genoa .\nthe idea came to fruition in earnest in 2014 , when a prototype m29x and m36x were built . the most recent in the series to splash was an m42x named ranger , launched in july 2015 for a repeat customer who summers in southwest harbor .\nboat buyers and enthusiasts of the legendary ranger brand now have an all - new website with easy navigation of products , images , special offers , informative videos and a new build - and - price tool for customers to design their own personalized dream rig .\n. ranger tugs embody the pocket yacht philosophy of optimized interior space , using efficient layouts and clever convertible elements . cutwater boats offer sportier profiles , an even blend of interior and exterior spaces , and a do - it - all marine activity hub approach .\nthe js are inextricably linked with the america\u2019s cup as , barring velsheda , all were built for the purpose of america\u2019s cup racing . from 1929 to 1937 , 20 j class yachts were designed . ten of these went on to be built , with six racing in the america\u2019s cup finals . a modern j class yacht\u2019s lines can only be taken from the original designs , ensuring the fleet\u2019s look endures .\nthe story of the j class yacht is dominated by tycoons , aviators and those who built empires of tea ; it is a story of fervent transatlantic competition , in which vast sums of money were spent to both challenge and defend the coveted america\u2019s cup ; and it is the story of some of the most beautiful yachts ever built , which provided some of the most closely - run racing of their day .\nthis ranger 33 is an easy - sailing club racer and bargain cruisers . it is good looking , well - balanced , and sails well on all points of sail . she has a spacious interior and a comfortable cockpit . very well maintained and ready to sail .\nsecondly , the j class yachts suffered so badly from dismasting , with the mast at risk in anything other than the lightest of winds . this was so costly that sir richard fairey ( ceo of fairey aviation , and owner of shamrock v at the time ) even proposed that he would make a challenge in the new ' k ' class - smaller , less expensive to build , with a more manageable rig .\nthe world ' s press were enthralled with the battle of the leviathans - the biggest j class yachts to be built . sir t . o . m . sopwith exploited all of his vast design knowledge from his aircraft design & construction company to build endeavour ii , whilst howard vanderbilt invested in scientific tank testing of previous and new designs . this was followed by avid readers in newspaper reports such as the illustrated london news : -\naccording to former jensen marine staffers , one of the primary reasons for creating the ranger line was to expand sales to the east coast . during the swingin ' ' 60s and ' 70s , the left coast , and by extension the name ' cal ' , often conjured up negative connotations in the minds of proper eastern yachtsmen . even cal 40s , which were becoming all the rage on the west coast , sold poorly back east . but since the name ranger was free of such image problems , the r - 33 and others in the line sold well on both coasts .\nranger boats is providing additional incentives for potential boat buyers this year with the announcement of its 2018 retail sales promotions . with limited - time - only offers geared for both fiberglass and aluminum customers , qualifying purchases will receive benefits up to $ 3 , 000 in combined retail value for eligible models .\nthe creation of the j class association in 2000 further bolstered this revival , which has since shown no signs of abating . new yachts are now being faithful reconstructed from 1930\u2019s designs ; vanderbilt\u2019s rainbow , the winner of the 1934 tussle with sopwith\u2019s endeavour , was one of those recently recreated . in keeping with the original 1930\u2019s yacht , the replica retains a mahogany interior with art deco detailing \u2013 making for a tasteful and true recreation that is almost identical to its forefather .\nat about 12 inches wide , the side decks are on the narrow side . sailors going forward must take care when negotiating the chainplates and genoa tracks and blocks . an anchor roller wasn\u2019t fitted as standard equipment , so anyone planning on cruising a ranger 26 would want to consider fitting one that could perhaps also hold an anchor .\nharold vanderbilt ' s ranger was born from the challenge made by sir t . o . m . sopwith ( endeavour ) in 1935 . during the 1935 season racing at regatta ' s along the uk ' s south coast , sopwith announced that he would build a new endeavour ii to challenge for the america ' s cup .\nphil lambert of outbound yachts has owned both a tall and a short - rigged r - 33 , one of which he lived aboard while starting up his company .\nit was designed before the ior and before companies started selling from the inside out , so it sails great . lock the helm and watch her go !\nhe also shared the fact that he copied\nthe general feel of the salon\nwhen designing the outbound 44 , as its big ports let in\nlots of light .\nthe ranger one ton 37 was the design that seemed to embody the best qualities of the entire line . she was an ideal ' combination boat ' which was fast on a race course , yet had ample interior amenities for cruising in relative comfort . inventor roger jones , who knew many of the folks that produced th . . . more\nto understand the extent of the rivalry between the british and the americans is to see the response to lipton\u2019s 1929 challenge . pooling together enormous sums of money in a syndicate , the americans built no fewer than four yachts for the 1930 race : enterprise , whirlwind , yankee and weetamoe , all of which were launched within a month of one another . whirlwind was the most revolutionary of the four and , at 86 feet long , was built to within an foot of the limits set by the universal rule . clearly , shamrock v had caused more of an upset than lipton could have known .\n1937 marked the last america\u2019s cup race for 21 years , and with it the start of a steep decline for the j class . weetamoe was scrapped that very year , and others would soon be cannibalised for their steel during the coming war . as europe slid towards conflict , the j class faded away with the decadence of the 1930\u2019s . by the 1980\u2019s , only three of the 10 original j class yachts remained \u2013 shamrock v , endeavour and velsheda \u2013 two of which had lain derelict for decades . now unrecognisable , they crouched in muddy inlets , the worn out husks of a golden era .\nbuilt from high grade steel - flushed rivet plating , ranger was launched on 11th may 1937 , with very little time to work up to the trial races for defense of the cup . disaster struck on the delivery trip from maine to newport when rigging parts fell from the mast whilst under tow . nothing could be done at that stage of the delivery and the top 30 ' broke off .\nthe skippers had to be experienced in racing and their skill on the race circuit became a matter of pride . these mighty craft had no engines and they had to be handled with great precision to get into and out of ports . often their experience came from sailing all types of small craft , including fishing boats , during the winter months , when the j class yachts were laid up . the permanent racing crew in the early days was probably around 16 men thou this may have been augmented to around 30 for racing . when not required for sail changes , spare crew were often moved to below decks .\none aspect of the entire ranger line that was unique at the time was that they were all offered with either a tall or short rig . on the r - 33 , the difference - masts were 45 feet or 42 feet above the water , respectively - translated to about 80 square feet of working sail area . in either case , though , the masthead rig allowed for a powerful chute .\nthe ranger one ton 37 was the design that seemed to embody the best qualities of the entire line . she was an ideal ' combination boat ' which was fast on a race course , yet had ample interior amenities for cruising in relative comfort . inventor roger jones , who knew many of the folks that produced these gems , recalls , only 100 built fixed fin keel hull speed 7 . 13 kn also called ranger 1 ton . tall rig : i : 50 . 30 ' / 15 . 33m j : 15 . 65 ' / 4 . 77m p : 45 . 40 ' / 13 . 84m e : 11 . 80 ' / 3 . 60m tot . sa ( 100 % ) : 661 . 46 ft2 / 61 . 45 m2\nshe was the pride and joy of everyone in the plant .\nthe inheritor of a railroad empire , harold vanderbilt lived a life of great privelidge . as a boy , he sailed the world with his father , and by early adulthood , was an adept yachtsmen . he would helm enterprise , rainbow and ranger turn , sailing each of them to victory , thus safeguarding america\u2019s grip on the trophy . ranger , with her riveted steel - plated hull , enjoyed particular success , winning 35 from 37 starts during her racing career . she easily saw off the british challenger endeavour in 1937 , winning all four america\u2019s cup races . the era of the j class became a story of american dominance \u2013 one in of valiant but ultimately failed british challenges . in fact , america retained the america\u2019s cup trophy from 1870 right the way through to 1987 , when they were finally dethroned by an australian crew .\nwe know of ranger 33 owners who ' ve taken them to the south pacific , across the caribbean , up the eastern seaboard to the great lakes and , of course , to mexico . but the best cruising anecdotes we ' ve heard concern peter weiss . not only did he once race his r - 33 to hawaii with an all - girl crew , but we ' re told he survived not one , but two , hurricanes aboard her on a trip up from mexico .\ngeorge bristol , who headed up ranger ' s production team back then , recalls having ' spirited debates ' with mull over the r - 33 ' s beam during the planning stages . mull initially wanted it very narrow and racy , but was gradually won over to the marketability of a combo boat . it was the right idea at the right time , and sales soon took off . although former employees say there was always a great emphasis on quality workmanship , they were able to complete roughly one boat a week .\n. ranger , the american boat , was built at bath ironworks in maine and designed jointly by w starling burgess and olin stephens . it was a design combination , which produced the greatest j of the fleet \u2013 the \u2018super j\u2019 as she was later known . she was built , for the cost of the materials only , of flush riveted steel plating and soon after launching had an accident . the upper parts of her rod rigging which stayed her duralumin mast shook loose and her mast snapped \u201cwith a report like a cannon\u201d .\nwhen yacht design pundits assemble lists of worthwhile plastic classics , the venerable ranger 33 often makes the top 10 - which is precisely why two of them are owned by latitude staffers . we have to admit , though , that before buying ours we knew relatively little about these well - loved relics , except that every time we ' d query folks who ' d sailed r - 33s extensively , they would say things like ,\nah , dude , those are g - r - e - a - t boats !\nin case you ' re thinking that this all sounds too good to be true , we should tell you that several problems are typical of ranger 33s : some owners have had to beef up the support for the mast ' s compression post ( below the cabin sole ) , others have had to replace and enhance their rudder bushings and , over time , some hull - to - deck joints have leaked , necessitating the removal of toe rails before recaulking . still , that ' s not a terribly scary list compared to the failings of many 1970s production boats .\nwhile ranger 33 interiors can ' t compare with the elbow room found on beamy contemporary cruisers , they do have 6 ' + headroom throughout and can sleep six in a pinch - providing that no one brings much more than a change of underwear and a toothbrush . most have pressure water and a shower in their enclosed , teak - paneled heads , as well as a workable chart table and a small galley , making them ideal bargain boats for a couple or a small family . in today ' s market you can pick one up for less than the cost of a new suv .\nranger has won a variety of awards throughout her life , including\nhighest technical achievement in a sailing yacht\nat the 2004 showboats design awards . she also has won a number of races , including the overall winner of the st . barths bucket regatta 2010 , overall winner of the jca ( j class association ) regatta 2011 and first place winner of the irc a division at les voiles de st . tropez regatta , 2015 . this \u201cspirit of tradition\u201d sailing yacht for sale is classed to lloyds and is mca compliant . she is set for both personal cruising and is also eligible to charter .\ntoday , 34 years after their introduction , ranger 33s are still popular as both easy - sailing club racers and bargain cruisers . from seattle to san diego and from chicago to the chesapeake , you can find plenty of longtime owners who proudly pamper them and are reluctant to move on to more modern designs . r - 33s achieved recent notoriety when ted morgan ' s seattle - based diminished capacity won division a in the 2000 pacific cup , and in the 2002 event when bob gray ' s oakland - based sistership , coquelicot , took second in division a and sixth in fleet . untold numbers of them have proved successful as coastal cruisers and at least a few have crossed oceans .\ncontact the factory today to learn about our factory delivery program , current promotions and incentives , industry - leading customer service , or just to say hi .\nthe 26 is a good - looking boat with a distinctive sheer and a nice balance between freeboard and cabin height\u2014a handsome profile wasn\u2019t sacrificed to standing headroom\u2014and exemplifies the construction techniques of the 1970s .\nthe hull is laid up by hand , and the balsa - cored deck mates to it on an inward - facing flange along the sheer line . a black - anodized aluminum toerail , fastened with bolts on 6 - inch centers , completes the joint . the 1 - ton iron fin keel is bolted to the hull and should be inspected periodically because the half - inch galvanized keel bolts have been known to corrode badly .\nthe cockpit is a little over 7 feet long and is ample for racing , cruising or socializing . the width between the seats is about right for leg bracing when heeled . since the boat has no quarter berths , an abundance of stowage space is available under both cockpit seats .\nan outboard motor provides propulsion . the transom has a cutout to accept it , but a low bulkhead just forward of the transom keeps water out of the cockpit proper and provides a convenient mounting location for the mainsheet traveler . steering is by tiller .\nthe accommodation plan is conventional for this type of boat . a molded - fiberglass pan that forms the base for interior furniture includes berth fronts and platforms , and a padded vinyl headliner extends down the cabin sides . a compartment for a portable toilet and a storage closet separate the v - berth from the saloon . in the saloon , a dinette ( that converts to a small double berth ) is fitted on the port side , and a settee is fitted to starboard . the small galley consists of a sink to port of the companionway and a two - burner propane stove to starboard . standing headroom is about 5 feet throughout , and sitting headroom above the seat cushions is more than 3 feet . the cabin trim is teak , and the bulkheads are teak - veneered .\nbandit , the boat i sailed for this review , races with a 130 percent genoa fitted on a harken furler . in the 8 to 10 knots of wind that day , the boat handled well under the main alone . once the genoa was unfurled , the boat heeled slightly before quickly accelerating to about 5 knots .\nbandit carries her 40 years lightly because she\u2019s been well maintained . she\u2019s a fine example of a 1970s - era racer / cruiser and is still able to show her transom to many competitors .\nrichard smith and his wife , beth , sail their ericson cruising 31 , kuma , in the pacific northwest . this article first appeared in the december 2013 issue of cruising world .\nmany products featured on this site were editorially chosen . cruising world may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site .\nurltoken is part of the bonnier sailing group , a division of bonnier corporation .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 cruising world . 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\n2014 \u2013 competed at les voiles de st tropez winning the j class overall .\nnav station to starboard with dc panel , stereo , vhf , and storage . pilot berth located aft of nav station .\ndisclaimer the company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel . a buyer should instruct his agents , or his surveyors , to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated . this vessel is offered subject to prior sale , price change , or withdrawal without notice .\nyou may have entered incorrect information or server is temporarily down . please reload this page and try again later .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nshow sailboats located in : alabama alaska arizona arkansas california colorado connecticut delaware florida georgia hawaii idaho illinois indiana iowa kansas kentucky louisiana maine maryland massachusetts michigan minnesota mississippi missouri montana nebraska nevada new hampshire new jersey new mexico new york north carolina north dakota ohio oklahoma oregon pennsylvania rhode island south carolina south dakota tennessee texas utah vermont virginia washington washington d . c . wisconsin wyoming\nurltoken \u00a9 2001 - 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{"id": 56364, "summary": [{"text": "kitco is a canadian company that buys and sells physical precious metals such as gold , platinum , palladium , and silver .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "it also runs a popular website for gold news , commentary , and financial market information . ", "topic": 9}], "title": "kitco", "paragraphs": ["kitco treats the assets backing the kitco pool as assets belonging to customers . if they\n- - slightly over 10 % of the reported size of the kitco rhodium pool . heraeus claims that kitco opened the account in october , 2008 under the name\nkitco metals inc .\n, that kitco never said that the metal was for its customers , and that kitco agreed to have this metal used as collateral for money kitco owed heraeus . heraeus also stated that when kitco sold metal , the proceeds went to kitco , not a segregated customer account .\nat this point , the kitco pool appears to be much safer than i believed when i started investigating the kitco pool .\ni believe that no prudent investor can have money in the kitco pool , cas ( canadian allocated storage a / k / a kitco allocated storage ) , or cash deposited with kitco given the current information kitco provides . this page is dedicated to getting kitco to publish the information a prudent investor needs to know .\ni am extending this page to cover cas ( canadian allocated storage , now called kitco allocated storage ) , and cash deposits with kitco .\nbecause of that , i see no reason that kitco could not change the safety level of these other products . the safety descriptions of cas and cash deposits use words such as\nsegregated\nthat kitco used seemingly inappropriately with the kitco pool . unless kitco comments , a prudent investor needs to assume that since kitco changed the safety level of the kitco pool , they could do the same with cas or cash deposits .\nkitco offers unallocated precious metals accounts , called\nkitco pool .\nnormally , unallocated precious metals account are like\niou\ns and backed by the\ngeneral stock\nof the dealer . in the event of bankruptcy a pool holder would become an unsecured creditor of the company . kitco addressed these concerns by stating that the kitco pool is 100 % backed by physical precious metals , segregated from kitco ' s own assets and belonging entirely to kitco pool customers .\nthat said , there are still some big holes with the kitco pool ( e . g . it is now at least partially backed by other pools , is likely partially backed by kitco inventory , kitco is in insolvency proceedings , no serial numbers , no comment from kitco , etc . ) . i also believe that\nthe reason for this is pretty simple . i had originally started this page with concerns over the kitco pool . upon investigation , the concerns proved to be valid . kitco has changed the safety of the kitco pool , without informing customers .\nin short : kitco used to state that the kitco pool was 100 % backed by physical precious metals , the metal backing it was owned by customers , the metal backing it was not part of kitco ' s assets , and the metal backing it was segregated from kitco ' s own assets . i no longer see\nkitco readers , have your say ! check out our newest feature \u2013 kitco chat ! \u2013 where you can share your comments and ask questions directly to us .\nkitco readers , have your say ! check out our newest feature - kitco chat ! - where you can share your comments and ask questions directly to us .\nevidence that this is still the case , and kitco has not responded to my requests for more information . i strongly urge anyone holding the kitco pool to read the article , and push kitco for answers to the questions listed in the article .\n( kitco news ) - wall street and main street both look for gold to maintain its luster in the week ahead , based on the weekly kitco news gold survey .\nany prudent kitco pool holder ( or prospective holder ) needs to know what would happen to their money if kitco is liquidated in bankruptcy . if you cannot answer that , i cannot see how any prudent investor would be able to have money in the kitco pool .\nanyone who has money in the kitco pool needs to know the answer to this question .\ntoday the brand \u2018kitco\u2019 gleams in the middle east life as the brightest star of supreme quality and trust . the journey ahead is an even brighter and definite dream for us , aspiring every member of the kitco family and celebrating along with every family with kitco in it .\nin march , 2014 a blogger did some investigating and discovered that the kitco pool is no longer 100 % backed by physical precious metals , not properly segregated from kitco ' s own assets ( $ 25 million of the kitco pool was seized by revenue quebec in june , 2011 ) , and kitco pool customers are not considered creditors in the ongoing ccaa proceedings .\nsince 1977 , kitco metals inc . has been a leader in the precious metals industry . millions of people trust kitco ' s accurate and reliable market information and news . thousands of customers trust kitco to buy and sell gold and silver and other precious metal products at very competitive prices .\nmeans that if 100 % of kitco rhodium pool customers tried withdrawing all their metal , kitco would only have 90 % of the metal they need to give to customers . so no , the kitco pool is not 100 % backed . at best , it is a bit under 90 % backed .\nkitco makes it easy to buy and sell gold coins , silver bars , and other precious metals .\nstarting back in 2007 , silver analyst ted butler voiced concerns over unallocated accounts including the kitco pool .\nsince revenue quebec was able to seize $ 25m of metal backing the kitco pool during the raid in june , 2011 , i see no reason they would sit back and allow the metal backing the kitco pool to be given away to others just because kitco feels it is the way it ought to be .\naccording to the lbma - - the same people that determine if gold bars qualify as\ngood delivery\nsay that unallocated account holders are unsecured creditors . kitco says the kitco pool is an unallocated account .\n\u201c [ mr . kitner ] believes that [ revenu - qu\u00e9bec\u2019s ] continuous pursuit of this case is an abuse of their authority and has caused substantial harm to kitco\u2019s ongoing operations and development , \u201d kitco said in an emailed statement . \u201ckitco continues to vigorously contest all aspects of [ the department\u2019s ] actions . \u201d\nnow , i am starting this page about the kitco pool , as a result of public concerns that there may be no ( or not enough ) metal backing the kitco pool . this page is designed to find out exactly what backs the kitco pool , and to help investors determine if it is safe for them .\nare ( e . g . they are titled in the name of\nkitco pool\nrather than\nkitco metals , inc .\n) , then those assets would likely be sold and the proceeds split among kitco pool holders . that is similar to an allocated account , just that the assets are titled among multiple people .\ni therefore believe that as of june , 2011 , the kitco pool and cas were fully backed with metal .\n620 cathcart street is where kitco ' s offices are , the same location where the raid occurred in 2011 .\nat this point , i believe most kitco pool customers think that the pool is 100 % backed by physical metals as described above . and as the article details , this appears to no longer be the case ( and kitco has chosen not to confirm what they previously stated ) . i would urge people to spread the word , as i see no signs that kitco has been letting their customers know about this material change to the kitco pool .\nmost people involved in precious metals are likely familiar with the name kitco . kitco is a canadian company that buys and sells precious metals such as gold , silver , platinum and palladium . they even are involved in rhodium .\nin 1995 , kitco launched its website kitco . com . this website is the world\u2019s leading source of precious metals market information , news , and reporting . kitco produces spot gold price data and charts that are used by thousands every day . in addition , the website features tons of market commentary that is updated regularly throughout the day .\nkitco has an entire division dedicated to metals news called kitco news . this division of the company provides original content by print articles and videos . the company reports not only on precious metals but base metals , as well . because of kitco\u2019s reputation within the industry , kitco reporters and analysts are regularly featured on various media outlets such as cnn , reuters , bloomberg , marketwatch , bnn , the wall street journal , the new york times and more .\nkitco has been the subject of a bankruptcy case . the company has been dealing with the quebec revenue agency regarding some back - tax issues that kitco claims are the responsibility of its suppliers . kitco has said that it strongly contests the tax assessments issued for these taxes and that it will vigorously defend itself . kitco was originally granted creditor protection back in 2011 , and this past march was granted an extension of that protection until august 21 , 2014 .\ndue to the quality and quantity of kitco\u2019s coverage on the metals markets , it is no wonder that the kitco name is so well - known . in fact , it is said that their website urltoken receives a million visitors per day .\ni believe the idea is that since the kitco pool , cas , and cash deposits are ( at least in theory ) fully backed , and kitco sells the backing when the customer gets their money , there is no need to consider them creditors .\nkitco is headquartered in montreal , quebec and also maintains offices in new york and hong kong . not only does kitco buy and sell metals , the company also has a large news operation and provides jeweler resources , discussion forums and even mobile apps .\nthat means that slightly over 10 % of the metal backing the kitco rhodium pool is in a vault controlled by heraeus . and\nalex l\u00e9tourneau reports on the mining industry for kitco news . he has covered various industry events , government mining initiatives and visited various mines . alex hosts the weekly segment , mining minutes on kitco news . he holds a journalism degree from montreal\u2019s concordia university .\nhowever , it turns out that things aren ' t quite as nice and safe as kitco leads customers to believe . as of december 31 , 2016 , kitco ' s rhodium pool held 9 , 000 ounces of rhodium ( per their bankruptcy / ccaa documents , specifically\nkitco\u2019s news and market coverage is quite expansive . kitco reporters and analysts cover not only market developments and fundamentals , but also provide commentary and coverage on such things as technical analysis , commitment of traders reports , and more . kitco news not only utilizes the market knowledge and commentary of its own journalists and analysts , but also utilizes commentary and analyses from other industry professionals . these professionals may include metals brokers , scrap dealers , futures brokers and bank analysts . the diversity of kitco\u2019s commentary and coverage can provide readers with different points of view .\nafter a lot of digging , it turns out that the court considered kitco pool customers ' s claims to be\nexcluded claims .\nthis is because the monitor petitioned the court that kitco pool customers ( and cas customers , and those with cash held by kitco ) should be excluded ( and not considered creditors ) , as their rights\nare not and will not be affected\nby the ccaa proceedings .\nsarah benali is the associate producer for kitco news . she earned a bachelor of commerce , majoring in finance at the john molson school of business in montreal . prior to joining kitco news , she worked in the canadian banking sector and also covered emerging markets and microfinance news .\nredistribution notice : kitco charts may be reproduced and redistributed in any print or electronic form provided that\nurltoken\nis indicated as the source .\nso why are the kitco pool customers not listed as kitco creditors ? for that , i asked the bankruptcy ( ccaa ) monitor . their response ? no answer . so i went up a level and asked the osb , which oversees ccaa in canada . they said to ask the monitor .\nat some point after kitco discovered that they were under investigation by revenu quebec ( but before they were raided ) , kitco tried to get the name on the account changed . however , heraeus refused , as the agreement was that this metal was ( according to heraeus ) colleratal for a loan .\ni would be especially interested in copies of the audits cas customers get , as well as any agreements that are not available on the kitco website .\nso from what i can tell , any metal backing the kitco pool would be part of the bankruptcy estate , and split equally among creditors . at that point , the critical question - - the one that could determine whether you got half you money back or much less - - is whether the kitco pool is 100 % backed . but that appears to be the\nhot potato\nthat neither kitco nor the monitor wants to be held answering .\nkuwait indo trading co . , popularly known as kitco , was established fifty years ago , in 1962 . growing with the modern nation and evolving with its culture over the past half century , the name kitco became a household name and a synonym for snacks among the families in kuwait . the kitco \u2018bunny\u2019 became a member of the community representing taste and fun , and is well renowned in the kuwait and middle east markets today . this recognition of the brand is a result of over fifty years of passion and dedication the kitco family invested in providing the utmost quality snacks to the families of the region .\n\u201camong kitco\u2019s lines of business is the purchase of scrap precious metals , \u201d the company explained in its statement . \u201ckitco pays the companies\u2019 sales taxes on these purchases and receives tax credits for the corresponding amounts . it is then the companies\u2019 responsibility to remit these taxes to [ revenu - qu\u00e9bec ] . \u201d\nand at least 6 of those jewelers were sued by revenue quebec for filing false invoices , the same scheme that revenue quebec claims kitco was involved in .\nthe total amount allegedly derailed by all 12 companies charged was $ 350 - million over a two year period ending in 2010 , mr . dion said . the ministry claims kitco specifically made false statements and tried to obtain tax rebates to which it wasn\u2019t entitled . the amount related to kitco was not made public .\nexchange rates displayed are the mid - point between bid and ask as indicated on kitco . com . the quotes on this page are relevant for trading precious metals in their pure standard exchange approved bar form . fabrication costs for various precious metals products are not included . please visit kitco online store for our product selections .\nwhen the investigation first came to light , kitco said it was being held \u201cunjustly\u201d responsible for the actions of its suppliers . it maintained that position on monday .\n( kitco news ) - expected exponential demand for electric vehicles ( ev ) is breathing new life into a well - established polymetallic project in canada\u2019s yukon territory .\nit shows that ( unknown to the public until now ) the monitor verified that inventory backing the kitco pool , cas , and customer bank accounts in june , 2011 .\n\u201cif [ revenu - qu\u00e9bec ] had acted upon the information in kitco\u2019s reports in a timely manner , their tax losses could have been prevented , \u201d the company said .\n. . . [ the monitor ] sent letters to all known depositories and banks . . . requesting that they confirm the balance of inventory and / or funds on hand . . . in addition , [ the monitor ] performed test counts of physical inventory stored at kitco ' s montreal head office as well as at a facility utilized by its subsidiary , kitco logistics inc . , located in rouses point , ny . . . . based on the responses received as well as reconcilliations performed , to date , no material discrepancies have been noted with respect to kitco ' s records relating to inventory located at kitco or at third parties in support of customer pool obligations and the cas program .\nquebec\u2019s revenue department on monday said it filed a total of 1 , 920 charges against kitco and 11 other companies as well as their directors and an accountant implicated in an alleged fraud scheme linked to gold processing . some 120 charges were filed against kitco and another 120 against mr . kitner involving total fines of $ 454 . 6 - million .\nthe monitor even states clearly that if no claim was filed by the bar date , the creditor\nshall not be entitled to assert any claim against kitco metals , inc .\ni have a page with an analysis of some of the facts about the kitco pool that i have uncovered , the concerns , and so forth . you can read all about it at the\nthe most serious concern - - that the kitco pool may not have been fully backed - - is no longer an issue . i now have proof that it was verified in june , 2011 .\nkitco says it sought advice from revenu - qu\u00e9bec to make sure that the tax it was paying to companies were being properly remitted to the ministry . it says that starting in november 2005 , it sent detailed transaction reports to the ministry every month stating its concerns . the ministry did not respond , despite having received over 60 such reports over a five - year period , kitco said monday .\n. without his work alerting people to the concerns of pool and unallocated accounts , it is likely that people would have not expressed concerns about the kitco pool accounts , and this page would not be here .\nyour browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames . content can be viewed at actual source page : / news / video / latest ? show = kitco - news .\nsuch changes would be acceptable if customers were made aware of them ; however , the changes were made surreptitiously . therefore , some people are investing based on past reassurances without knowing the truth about the kitco pool .\nwell , if kitco won ' t answer , and the monitor won ' t , i will take a stab at it . however , please remember that i am no expert at bankruptcy , let alone canadian bankruptcy .\nrevenu - qu\u00e9bec is demanding prison sentences and fines totalling $ 750 - million for kitco metals inc . founder bart kitner and directors of several other gold trading firms following one of the biggest tax fraud investigations in provincial history\nfounded in 1977 by mr . kitner , privately - held kitco is a well - known buyer and reseller of precious metals including gold . it runs a popular website that carries spot prices as well as expert commentary .\nkitco news has one of the world\u2019s largest dedicated team of journalists reporting on the precious and base metal markets with accuracy and objectivity . we believe that our incisive and in - depth reporting can help investors make informed market decisions .\nmontreal \u2022 revenu - qu\u00e9bec is seeking prison sentences and fines totalling $ 750 - million for kitco metals inc . founder bart kitner and directors with several other gold trading firms following one of the biggest tax fraud investigations in provincial history .\nthe kitco news team speaks to analysts and experts on the frontlines of the market to get the most up - to - date news on the economy . the show offers a well - rounded , timely view on big market moves and any major headlines that may affect financial assets . coined \u2013 no pun intended \u2013 as the number one source of precious metals news , kitco news is the leading provider of up - to - date price action in the precious metals space .\nthe quotes on this page are relevant for trading precious metals in their pure , standard , exchange - approved , bar form . fabrication costs for various precious metals products are not included . please visit the kitco store for our product selections .\nhowever , i have seen nothing indicating that the assets are legally separate from kitco assets . it looks like the full extent of the metal being owned by customers is that bart says\noh , yeah , that pile there ? that ' s not ours . it belongs to our customers .\nif the assets legally belong to kitco metals , inc . , then they should of course be part of any bankruptcy liquidation ( and as tulving creditors can tell you , a bankruptcy is\ndaniela cambone is the editor - in - chief for kitco news . with over a decade of international experience , daniela covers prominent industry events and interviews a number of leading analysts , financiers and political leaders for kitco news . she began her career covering the canadian financial landscape and later worked in europe for four years , reporting on the political and financial scene for the international television station , press tv . daniela holds a ba in broadcast journalism and an ma in journalism & communications .\njim wyckoff has been involved with stock , financial and commodity markets for over 25 years . his experience and specialized training in journalism and economics enrich his popular daily am - pm round - up and his technically speaking column on kitco . com .\nalthough there are further concerns , given the lack of interest from kitco customers and non - customers alike ( perhaps 10 % of the interest of tulving , despite over 10 times as much money\nin play\n) , i cannot justify spending the time to further investigate at this point . if things change , however , i will update this page in the future as needed . given that kitco censored the tulving bankruptcy , i feel it very important to provide further updates if there any .\nfrom sept . 18 - 20 join the kitco news team at the precious metals summit in beaver creek , colorado . the invite - only event connects institutional investors and executives of major mining companies with prospective explorers and developers on the junior side . kitco news was given exclusive access to the event and will be interviewing key players in the mining space . \u201cthe summit is the place to discover emerging growth companies with the potential to provide high - octane future returns , \u201d the conference website writes .\neighteen market professionals took part in a kitco news wall street survey . fourteen voters , or 78 % , see gold prices rising by the end of next week . two , or 11 % , voted lower , and the same number said sideways .\nkitco is world renowned and trusted since 1977 , as a source of gold news , gold prices , and expert commentary on the gold market , as well as a secure source to buy gold bars , buy silver coins , and other precious metals in several formats .\nkitco forcefully denied the allegations . the company last year filed a lawsuit against revenu - qu\u00e9bec seeking $ 122 - million in damages caused to the company and on monday , it said its legal action against the department will escalate as a result of the formal charges .\nwe use cookies to improve our services and to provide an excellent user experience on the kitco online store . by clicking on continue , you accept our default cookie settings . to learn more about our use of cookies and manage your preferences , please visit the settings page .\nthe penal code charges stem from a probe by the tax ministry dubbed project carat , disclosed in june 2011 . while it defended itself from the allegations , montreal - based kitco was granted bankruptcy protection that month . its current creditor protection extension is set to expire in march 2014 .\nthe kitco online main street poll resulted in 986 votes , with 645 participants , or 65 % , calling for gold to climb over the next week . another 280 voters , or 28 % , said that gold will fall , while 61 , or 6 % , were neutral .\ni found this to be extremely concerning . if people pay kitco money , and expect it back , and the lbma says they are creditors , there better be a very good reason for them not to be listed as creditors . the\nclaims bar date\nwas july 20 , 2012 ,\ntools , tool kits and connectorization products - at kitco we sell a full line of fiber optic connectorization products including connectors and consumables , but we are particularly recognized for our expertise in designing and manufacturing tools and the packaging of kits for the termination , testing and troubleshooting of fiber optic systems .\nkitco was started by bart kitner in the 1970s . kitner was , at the time , a college student who was looking to put his business acumen to the test . kitner did not have any financial backing , and he started the company with just a $ 700 loan . he began in the metals industry by purchasing scrap metal from jewelers across eastern canada . kitner would take the scrap metal , refine it , and then sell it again to larger companies . his business grew and kitner expanded into other areas . by the end of the 90s , kitco was involved in precious metals as well .\ntwo legendary visionaries , mr . jassim al wazzan and mr . b . r . oberoi , joined hands and initiated the fabulous journey of kitco in 1962 . their foresight and vision in supplying superior quality foodstuff to the kuwait market has sailed across generations , conquering the pinnacle of excellence in the industry .\n( kitco news ) - gold and silver prices are modestly higher in early - afternoon u . s . trading monday . mild support comes from some bargain hunting in the cash market and short covering in the futures market , following recent losses that drove the two precious metals prices to multi - month lows last week .\nit does leave some potential issues ( e . g . changes since then , whether part was backed by third - party pools then , etc . ) . however , it has addressed my most pressing concerns , and i fully believe that at least in june , 2011 the kitco pool was 100 % backed by metal .\naccolades and laurels sought the brand and honored it throughout the voyage , ornamenting its triumphs . state - of - the - art production facilities , world - class quality enhancements , stringent standards , relentless research and development in product development , along with hearts full of passion and minds focused on vision earned kitco the current glorious position as the market leader\nkitco started its half century journey with foodstuff wholesale and trading business , and eventually ventured into mastering the \u201cart of snacks\u201d in 1976 . success and brilliance became the companions of the brand throughout the journey as consistency and enhancement of quality stayed as the prime vision . as the products became part of everyday life in the country , new product ranges were introduced to the market with innovative ideas and delicious flavors .\nmahendra sharma of urltoken told kitco news that gold will be trading within a 15 % to 20 % range from now until october , when it bottoms out . sharma bases his predictions on astral charts , and said that the yellow metal should adopt a \u201cvery strong momentum\u201d after it bottoms out in october . on the world cup , sharma said that mexico and brazil will do well and should be \u201cwatched closely . \u201d\nour analysts and columnists are often featured and quoted in major american , canadian and international publications . our market news and analyses are often sought by leading business journalists because they are recognized as being authoritative , neutral and reliable . kitco often finds mention in publications including : bloomberg , cnn money , fortune , forbes , associated press , reuters , bnn , marketwatch , new york times , the globe and mail and the wall street journal .\nacquired molds from compositec , rt 1 , nixa mo 65714 . 981119 one mold sold to mallard marine ( oyn ) . 060705 ( rdh ) updated new poc : tom boehmer . 060407 : ktt factory moved from odessa to warrensburg , mo ( rdh ) . 1 / 13 / 10 kitco inc of warrensburg mo closed business and sold molds to c . c . fiberglass ( ccf ) of highlandville mo who will produce similiar boats under different trademark .\ngold is up against a few factors this week including president trump\u2019s address before the u . n . as well as the latest federal reserve meeting but longtime investor adrian day is not too worried . \u2018i think people expect too much from gold . whatever scenario you\u2019re in , everyone expects gold to react more than it does , \u2019 he told kitco news at the precious metals summit . \u2018but when you think about what gold has done , i think it has done very well this year . \u2019\n( kitco news ) - gold futures prices ended the u . s . day session higher and closed at a 2 . 5 - month high close monday . safe - haven demand and technical buying were again featured in the yellow metal . a lower u . s . dollar index was also supportive \u201coutside market\u201d for the precious metals today . december comex gold was last up $ 5 . 60 an ounce at $ 1 , 297 . 20 . september comex silver was last up $ 0 . 03 at $ 17 . 025 an ounce .\ntoday the third generation of the alwazzan and oberoi families uphold the heritage and vision of the founders , adding flavor and joy to the daily lives of families in the middle east . during this grand journey , kitco attained many trophies by acquiring various subsidiaries like the gulf pastries manufacturing company ( 1988 ) which specializes in the baking and distribution of an extensive range of bakery products . the fresh and frozen bakery items reaches the homes of middle east under the renowned and trusted brand \u201csara cake\u201d . the kuwait biscuit & food products manufacturing company ( kbc ) was also established in 1980 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ni am pausing updates to this page , and may not do any further updates .\nafter a lot of waiting , pushing , and prodding , i finally got an interesting document yesterday from the monitor .\n: see the ' unpause ' article above this . they forgot to see if the companies holding metal backing the pool considered the metal collateral . oops ! ]\nwhat i did not know until today is that 620 cathcart ( about 10 stories tall ) houses many jewelers . the building , at least in 2011 , was\nfilled with manufacturers , importers and wholesalers of jewelry\naccording to one newspaper .\nhypothetical ) . if that is the case , revenue quebec will get their share . my understanding is that they would be considered an unsecured creditor ( they are in the ccaa proceedings ) , but i cannot be certain of that .\nand if a claim was not filed by then\nthe creditor ' s rights could be severely and irreversibly affected .\nin 2011 , i started following ishares slv due to public concerns that the metal it holds may not exist ( i have seen no signs that this is true ) . in 2013 , i started following the tulving company due to concerns that it had serious financial problems that could prevent customers from getting their orders ( they shut down 4 months later , owing customers about $ 18m ) .\ni am trying to act as a\nmiddleman ,\nfinding out where the truth lies , and what concerns ( if any ) are justified .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nneils christensen has a diploma in journalism from lethbridge college and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout canada . his experiences include covering territorial and federal politics in nunavut , canada\u2019s newest arctic territory . he has worked exclusively within the financial sector since 2007 , when he started with the canadian economic press .\npeter hug has been involved in the precious metals industry since 1974 . in his segment for pete\u2019s sake , peter draws on frontline experience acquired over the years to provide a trader\u2019s perspective on the market .\nkira mccaffrey brecht , has been writing about the financial markets since 1991 . posts during her career include managing editor sfo magazine , chicago bureau chief at futures world news , market analyst at bridge news and technical analyst at mms international . she has passed level i and level ii cmt exams from the market technicians association .\nplease enter your comment here . include your email if you would like a response .\ntax cuts to give little lift to u . s . economy : fed paper\ndow rises for a third day as u . s . jobs growth lifts sentiment\nchinese customs clears some u . s . goods as new tariffs take effect : . . .\nstocks rally on ' goldilocks ' u . s . jobs report , brief trade war silence\nchina says tariffs on u . s . goods to be used to ease impact of trade . . .\ngold is watching trade tensions : full - blown war or \u2018storm . . .\ngold , silver prices a bit weaker after upbeat u . s . jobs . . .\ngold is ' invaluable ' to technology sector , higher metal demand . . .\nexclusive : bp in lead to acquire bhp ' s u . s . onshore shale assets : . . .\n' far too early ' to indicate italy ' s 2019 deficit target : treasury . . .\noil prices mixed on canadian outage update , u . s . sanctions on iran\nglobal stocks hit two - week high as u . s . jobs report spreads relief\nchina tells banks to ' significantly cut ' lending rates for small . . .\nupdate 2 - german bond yields hit five - week low on muted u . s . wages . . .\noil slips below $ 77 , weighed down by saudi output boost , trade . . .\nford slides deeper into china rut after worst ever first - half vehicle . . .\nstock futures dip as u . s . - china tariff war begins ; jobs data awaited\ncanada stocks - tsx futures down as oil slips due to saudi boost , trade . . .\nu . s . moving some detained immigrants to sites closer to their . . .\ngold and u . s . dollar have no relationship at all , says old mutual . . .\ngold slips but is on track for small gains for the week on a softer . . .\ngold lower but clings to weekly gain ahead of payrolls and wage . . .\nus dollar australian dollar canadian dollar euro british pound japanese yen swiss franc chinese yuan hong kong dollar brazilian real indian rupee mexican peso russian ruble s . african rand\ngeopolitical uncertainty is causing gold prices to spike in the united kingdom as investors react to two high - profile resignations monday .\ndrills 21 . 4 m grading 9 . 6 g / t gold and 34 . 9 g / t silver at cerro blanco\nsecova closes over - subscribed first tranche and increases size for a second tranche of private . . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nswot analysis : could junior miners see greater mergers and acquisitions ? - by frank e . holmes , jul 3 2018 11 : 47am\napex resources receives five year exploration permit for mt . anderson gold - silver property , yukon - jul 6 2018 9 : 05am\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nlupaka reports 23 . 45 g / t au - eq . over ~ 30 m from sampling in vertical raise development - jul 5 2018 9 : 59am\nerror . page cannot be displayed . please contact your service provider for more details . ( 17 )\nsales / toll free : ( 888 ) 548 - 2636 | training / toll free : ( 866 ) 643 - 5220 | out of u . s . : ( 757 ) 518 - 8100 | fax : ( 757 ) 518 - 9700\nis a leading provider of fiber optic connectorization products and consulting services to the military and commercial communications industry . we specialize in the design and fabrication of fiber optic tools , tool kits and custom cable assemblies ; producing private label kits for a number of major connector manufacturers and selling our own broad line of products ; field services providing on - site termination , splicing , troubleshooting and testing support , and hands - on training and certification programs .\nthis kit was designed for the u . s . army and will terminate the following connector types : \u2022 tfoca first generation ( fg ) biconic connectors : afsi , aos , stran technologies and all other tfoca ( fg ) manufacturers \u2022 tfoca second generation ( sg ) connect . . .\nfiber optic connectorization products and consulting services to the military and commercial communications industry .\ncustom cable assemblies and measurement quality jumpers ( mqjs ) - 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bit ev ssl certificate . even though your financial information never goes to our servers , report information is encrypted as well .\nthe fastest way to get ahold of us is through our customer support portal . however you may still contact us by phone or email .\nwe need your email address or username to log you in . please enter your email address or username and try again .\ngold , silver and precious metals tend to retain their value over time . market upheavals usually have a lower impact on gold , silver and precious metals than on other assets . that is why financial experts recommend placing about 10 % of any portfolio in precious metals as a prudent strategy .\nplease go to your browser ' s help menu to find instructions on how to enable javascript .\nbuy and sell gold , silver and precious metals online . bars and coins for sale .\nwe greatly appreciate your comments . your message has been routed to the applicable department according to the category you specified .\nthe brand\u2019s dream of adorning the life of people with taste and fun was always pursued and realized with greatest passion .\nmmm , its tasty , its so light , it tingles , it tickles . bite into these flavors and feel it melt in your mouth . take a bite and you have to have another , and another . . .\ntriangular shaped crispy corn snacks are made from corn pellets , come in two mild flavors ( original and cheese ) .\nthe maize potato snack , made from maize flour and potato starch is having prawn cocktail flavor .\nthe taste of original french fries , with a pinch of salt and vinegar - 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qu\u00e9bec spokesman st\u00e9phane dion . \u201cwithout a doubt , it\u2019s one of the largest investigations we\u2019ve ever done . \u201d\nduring the june 2011 raid , more than 175 provincial investigators with search warrants descended on several montreal area businesses , private residences and offices of accounting firms and bankruptcy trustees . revenu - qu\u00e9bec alleged some 125 companies in two separate gold trading networks engaged in tax fraud scam on sales transactions worth $ 1 . 8 - billion . it claimed the firms also avoided paying the federal goods and services tax .\nthe six - step scam was based on a repetitive cycle of processing pure gold into scrap gold , which is , in turn , sent to a refiner to be transformed once again into pure gold , revenu - qu\u00e9bec said in its explanation of the fraud at the time . \u201cthe scheme is based on bogus transactions made in order to claim input tax refunds , \u201d the ministry said . \u201cno actual commercial activity ever takes place\u2026 with each [ cycle ] , fraudulent gains grow and the scheme expands using amounts received from the government . \u201d\nit is rare for revenu - qu\u00e9bec to ask for prison sentences related to fraud . in fact , it\u2019s something that has only recently started and has involved only high - profile files . this past summer , for example , the ministry demanded a prison term for quebec construction magnate antonio accurso as it brought fraud charges against him and his companies .\nmr . kitner faces a maximum prison sentence of five years under quebec law and two years under federal law if he is found guilty . but because he faces more than 100 separate charges , a court could decide to lengthen that sentence , mr . dion said .\nby clicking\nsubmit\n, i consent to receiving the above communication from postmedia network inc . i understand that i may unsubscribe from these communications at any time .\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\ngold , silver prices a bit weaker after upbeat u . s . jobs data\ngold up ; fomc minutes a non - event as traders await u . s . jobs report\noil prices mixed on canadian outage update , u . s . sanctions on . . .\nchina says tariffs on u . s . goods to be used to ease impact of trade fight\nchinese customs clears some u . s . goods as new tariffs take effect : sources\nyour browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames . content can be viewed at actual source page : / news / video / latest ? show = precious - metals - summit .\nis this the end of palladium ? - mitsubishi corp . ( part 2 )\ninvestors and market participants continue to digest and parse key events from yesterday . political turmoil , along with the release of last month\u2019s fomc minutes , has caused major repercussions across a wide swath of financial markets .\nthese repercussions are sending strong ripples throughout the u . s . equities markets , resulting in a triple digit decline in the dow jones industrial average and a 1 . 3 % decline in the nasdaq composite . in tandem is a flight to safe haven assets , such as gold and silver , and continued downside pressure in the u . s . dollar .\nminutes from last month\u2019s fomc meeting revealed that the federal reserve has been increasingly cautious about triggering another rate hike this year . this is based on the current level of inflation which is well under their 2 % target . some fed members have suggested a pause in rate hikes as they ascertain whether this current trend will persist .\nwhat began as just a few members who were apprehensive about inflation coming in well under target has swelled in numbers and is no longer in the minority ."]}
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odayeri is already open .\nour hotels are service driven , responsible , socially and locally connected and demonstrate a modern friendly attitude in everything we do . our aim is to deliver our outstanding yes i can ! sm service , comfort and style where you need us .\nthey seem to be reaching this aim , often being voted the best hotel chain by consumer groups above the likes of peers like marriott in london . all the hotels offer complimentary wi - fi throughout and restaurants focus on seasonal british food .\nthe world of radisson is a range of defining features tailored to the needs of busy travelers . it is a round the clock range of guest touch point communication tools , physical attributes and services that make radisson one of the world\u2019s leading full service hotel brands . it\u2019s all about treating every guest in the way they\u2019d expect and deserve to be treated .\nradisson blu resort goa has comfortably furnished rooms & suites with a variety of amenities from express laundry service and lcd television to high - speed internet access and rain showers . it\na country of serious beauty , norway is a destination with a difference . with luxury hotels stretching from longyearbyen in the far north to kristiansand in the south , radisson blu has all the top locations covered ! get your adrenalin pumping on the ski slopes at trysil , explore the majestic fjords around haugesund , see the midnight sun in troms\u00f8 or feel the pulse of the city in oslo . whatever you\u2019re into , we\u2019ve got the perfect hotel !\nthis hotel is located on a beach stretch with several other hotels of similar price range / quality . over the years me and my family have personally stayed in at least 12 - 15 different five star properties in goa . and i would rate this hotel very . . .\nvery nearby along the tottenham court road , the main district for electric goods is the radisson blu edwardian grafton , at the top end of the road next door to warren street underground station .\nalways positive , always smiling and always professional , radisson people set radisson apart . every member of the team has a dedication to yes i can ! sm hospitality \u2013 a passion for ensuring the total wellbeing and satisfaction of each individual guest . imaginative , understanding and truly empathetic to the needs of the modern traveler , they are people on a special mission to deliver exceptional extra thoughtful care .\njust a three - minute walk from the central eyre square and overlooking galway bay , the galmont ( formerly the radisson blu hotel & spa , galway ) stands in the heart of the city .\niconic , stylish and sophisticated , radisson blu creates excitingly individual hotels for individual minds . we delight our travel savvy , modern guests with a genuine , inviting ambiance . we create excitement with our stunning , leading edge design . and we strive to engage each and every guest through our innovative and very relevant range of holistic facilities and services , including fast free internet . we\u2019ve packaged it all neatly together , with our unique yes i can ! sm service ethos and our 100 % satisfaction guarantee .\nenjoy a wonderful family stay in brussels ! the radisson red brussels hotel is ideally located a stone ' s throw away from the city ' s major attractions and landmarks and benefits from a direct metro connection to brussels expo .\nradisson \u00ae is synonymous with outstanding levels of service and comfort delivered with utmost style . and today , we deliver even more to make sure we maintain our position at the forefront of the hospitality industry now and in the future .\nradisson rewards\u2122 provides members with an enhanced experience from the time of booking to check - out and every moment in between . in addition to enjoying member only rates , members have access to exclusive benefits and earn towards free nights .\nour guests are our best storytellers ! scroll and see radisson blu through the eyes of our guests . take part in our competition on instagram by tagging your photo with # radissonblu for a chance to win a free 100 euro voucher .\nradisson can be found in the places guest need us the most \u2013 near airports , city centers and resorts . current locations can be found in the america ' s and asia pacific with plans in motion to expand even further throughout the world .\nmy sister and i spent 5 nights at radisson blu on mercer street . the best service ever ! we were treated like queens ! the food is great . the staff is so nice and hepful . as for the location , you can ' t\nour ultimate hotel app helps you explore your destination . from local running routes - - # bluroutes \u2013 to interactive maps to great restaurants , attractions , shopping and much more , radisson blu one touch will help you get the most out of your destination .\nwe are deeply saddened by the news of hna group\u2019s co - chairman wang jian\u2019s passing . on behalf of radisson hotel group team members worldwide , our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of mr . wang jian and our colleagues at hna group .\nwe stayed for a few days in goa - north and south and we chose the radisson blu in the south of goa which was one of the best decisions . we arrived prior to our check in olga assisted us in every possible way . when . . .\nit was an awesome stay and experience at the radisson blu . thanks so much chef mahesh and chef leon for giving our kids delicious and mouth watering meals . chef mahesh went out of his way to assist us and what was even more touching is . . .\nradisson blu resort goa has comfortably furnished rooms & suites with a variety of amenities from express laundry service and lcd television to high - speed internet access and rain showers . it features four dining experiences , including an all - day dining restaurant and an exclusive . . .\nradisson blu\u2019s yes i can ! service spirit gives us real standout in our fiercely competitive industry . we love what we do ! and as proof of that , we\u2019re proud to offer a special 100 % satisfaction guarantee . radisson blu is committed to ensuring every guest enjoys 100 % satisfaction . if you\u2019re unhappy with any aspect of your experience , just let us know during your stay and we\u2019ll swiftly do all we can to put things right . we want you to keep coming back again and again . so we strive to deliver an exceptional level of service at all times \u2013 and any guest problem is addressed with real urgency . if your complaint remains unresolved \u2013 or you leave disappointed \u2013 any one of our staff can invoke the 100 % satisfaction guarantee . if we can\u2019t , you won\u2019t pay . it\u2019s that simple\u2026radisson blu : that\u2019s our promise to you !\ndear guest , greetings from radisson blu resort goa ! ! ! thank you for taking the time to comment on our property and services . we are pleased that we were able to exceed your expectations and make your trip the most memorable one . your comments will be shared . . .\ndear guest , greetings from radisson blu resort goa ! ! ! thank you for taking the time to comment on our property and services . we are pleased that we were able to exceed your expectations and make your trip the most memorable one . we assure you that the . . .\ndear guest , greetings from radisson blu resort goa ! ! ! thank you for your candid review of your stay with us . we appreciate the feedback and will use it to fine tune our operations so that upon your next visit , we can meet or exceed your expectations . . . .\nchoose . . . london manchester - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - may fair , mayfair hampshire , leicester square berkshire , oxford street grafton , tottenham court road heathrow , heathrow airport kenilworth , bloomsbury bloomsbury street , bloomsbury mercer street , covent garden new providence wharf , canary wharf sussex , marble arch vanderbilt , kensington - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - manchester , city centre manchester airport , manchester other locations . . . radisson blu stansted radisson blu portman , london\nwhether you ' re heading out of town or flying in , we want you to travel with ease . located less than 10 minutes from london heathrow airport this park inn by radisson hotel is perfect for those looking to get a head start on their vacation or get a good night\u2019s sleep upon your return .\nlocated in the heart of theatre land , the five - star radisson edwardian hampshire hotel dominates the corner of leicester square , famous for its glamorous film premieres . free wi - fi , a gym and elegant rooms bang & olufsen tvs and marble bathrooms . 24 hour front desk . tour desk . safety boxes .\nt booked for me . i had to call multiple times to get clarity on the situation and 4 days before we were supposed to go they told me i was being difficult and had no space for me . extremely poor customer service , we booked because radisson blu is well known and respected but i will not be booking with this chain again .\nthere\u2019s been a lot of talk recently about free internet . or perhaps more accurately , the cost of free internet . our view on the subject is simple \u2013 and always has been since 2005 . it\u2019s free . we don\u2019t charge you for other essentials . some call us naive . we call ourselves modern hoteliers , who believe heart and soul in relationships and values and the good old art of 360\u00ba hospitality . welcome to radisson blu . it is you .\nso much more than just a slogan , yes i can ! is the brand ethos : a special service philosophy that sets us apart from the competition . being truly genuine hosts is all about giving guests our undivided attention at all times . at radisson blu , the hotel manager , the waiter , the receptionist , the porter and every other individual team member plays a vital role in delivering a memorable guest experience . yes i can ! is simply our company ' s way of life . enabling and empowering , it guides us to meet any challenge and identify every opportunity . from glasgow or capetown , beijing or rome , our guests are 100 % assured of consistently excellent service .\ned but booked a different hotel . after my weekend away i found that i had been charged by the radisson for a no - show . i called the hotel to dispute and sent them the email which informed me that there were no twin rooms . i had a number of emails go back and forth telling me that the room had not been cancelled hence i had been charged , time and again i queried how i was supposed to cancel a room that i had been told by them did not exist ! should i have phoned and said ' i know there isn ' t a room available for me , but i would like to cancel the room you don ' t have ' ! i finally asked for the details of the hotel manager and have not heard a thing since ! for what i took to be a good establishm\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthis page is no longer available ; please contact us with any questions or book your next stay today .\n{ { res . arrivaldate } } to { { res . departuredate } }\nsign in / join now { { user . firstname } } { { user . lastname } }\ngood morning from gran canaria ! this is the view from our terrace of one of the beautiful pools here @ radissonblumogan . we can ' t wait to dive in . . . # radisonblu # grancanaria # pool # hotelpool # familytravel # luxurytravel # havekidswilltravel # lpkids # trips100 # takeyourkidseverywhere # holidayswithkids # ukftb # summertime # familytraveltips # instatravel\ngood morning manchester i loved waking up to this view , enjoying my tea \u2615\ufe0f the room service here is fantastic ! . . . # slkblog # bloggersuk # blogger _ de # bloggerlife # hotelimpressions # manchester # radissonblu # travelgram # hotelroomview\nthis website uses cookies to enable all functionalities for best performance during your visit . should you wish to decline persistent cookies to be sent to you , kindly adjust your computer accordingly . if you continue browsing the site , you are giving implied consent to the use of cookies on this website . see our cookie policy for details .\nno route could be found between these locations . please check your entries and try again .\nthe directions service is not available at the moment . please try again later .\nplease check the spelling of the search criteria entered - 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day dining restaurant and an exclusive lounge bar . with 4 , 000 square metres of event space for product launches to weddings , the hotel is the ideal venue for a memorable event , blending grandeur and style with easy planning and attentive service .\nstar ratings indicate the general level of features and amenities to expect . they are provided to tripadvisor by third - party partners such as expedia and giata\nnote : your question will be posted publicly on the questions & answers page .\ncalangute is in north goa while the raddison blu is in cavelossim in south goa . as previously advised it will take you about 2 - 21 / 2 hours depending on traffic and the time of day . i hope this has been of some help to you .\nhey . you can also go to mikes place . just opposite . its nice .\nthey have a large swimming pool , and are a short distance away from the beach . depending on how old your kids are , they have a tt table , and may also provide a soccer ball or cricket gear ( just a bat and ball ) on request . . .\nthey have a large swimming pool , and are a short distance away from the beach . depending on how old your kids are , they have a tt table , and may also provide a soccer ball or cricket gear ( just a bat and ball ) on request . the access to the beach is through a sister property , and together there is lots of places to walk and just laze around . while you will not find water sports just as you get to the beach , a reasonable walk along the beach does get you to a spot which offers water sports .\n20min drive from madgaon . very private balcony with sunset view . room 116\nwe were allotted a house with us on the ground floor of the 1 story structure . beautiful and serene . . .\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 .\ndoctype html public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nenjoy transportation to and from the airport as well as parking for up to seven ( 7 ) days .\ntreat yourself to 4 - star luxury that ' s well above par in this spacious , modern , elegant hotel nestled in the beautiful surroundings of the 27 - hole golf disneyland . and it ' s all just a few minutes from the disney parks by free shuttle .\njust 10 minutes to the disney parks and disney village by free shuttle bus .\n\u00a9 disney / pixar \u00a9 & tm lucasfilm ltd . \u00a9 marvel . all rights reserved\nif you increase your travel party , you may need to update your room reservation to accommodate your new party size .\nyou are about to be redirected to a disney website presented in a different language .\nonce you leave the disneyland paris website , different terms of use and privacy policy will apply .\nfpo : by clicking\ncontinue\nyou will be leaving disneyland paris and will be redirected to hong kong website to purchase hong kong disneyland park tickets from hong kong international theme parks limited .\nfpo : by clicking\ncontinue\n, you will be leaving disneyland paris and will be redirected to hong kong website to make hotel reservations at hong kong disneyland hotel and / or disney ' s hollywood hotel managed by hong kong international theme parks limited .\nyou are going to another disney site and a different privacy policy , terms of use and / or sales terms and conditions may apply .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nideally located 10 minutes from heathrow airport by free public transport or the hotel hoppa bus , central london can also be reached in 30 minutes . with crossrail opening in december 2019 , it ' ll soon be even quicker and easier to reach us .\ncheck - in is from 15 : 00 . check - out is at 11 : 00\nthink contemporary design that doesn\u2019t compromise on comfort , complimentary wi - fi throughout and great seasonal british food , with service that anticipates but never assumes . it\u2019s an experience that relaxes and stimulates in equal measure .\nopened by royalty in 1927 , the may fair is a hotel like no other , in the heart of a city like no other . tucked away in london\u2019s luxury quarter , it is central , yet utterly discreet , with 404 beautifully crafted bedrooms , including twelve of the capital\u2019s most spectacular suites , a luxurious urban spa ; a 201 - seat screening room ; may fair kitchen , a chic open mediterranean style restaurant serving delicious small plates ; may fair bar offering signature cocktails by acclaimed mixologist ; a fabulous terrace ; and the quintessential palm beach casino . the may fair hotel is the official hotel partner to london fashion week and london film festival , and is a recognised hip hotel .\nwhat\u2019s made us so successful in realising our ambition for almost 40 years is our ability to deliver a truly exceptional experience for our guests . time and time again . so that even the shortest stay with us will last long in the memory .\nleicester square at the heart of london ' s west end is synonymous with the theatre and cinema premi\u00e8res . it is always a hive of activity , a great place to people watch , normally with several street entertainers any time of the day .\nto the north west of leicester square are the main shopping districts of london along regent street , oxford street and bond street .\nriverside retreat designed for relaxation but within 10 minutes ' walk of canary wharf underground and the dlr even closer . bedrooms are elegantly minimalist and offer bang & olufsen tv , in - room entertainment system , and a luxury marble private bathroom . free wi - fi and a gym . a spa offers a range of treatments including massages .\nbesides warren street underground at northern end of tottenham court road , london ' s electronic consumables district . walking distance to euston station . cheapest rates at weekend . air conditioned rooms with tea / coffee maker and free wi - fi . business centre and fitness room / gym . luggage storage . security boxes .\nopposite gloucester road underground with trains every 5 minutes to heathrow . kensington museums just 5 minutes ' walk , harrods 15 mins . air conditioned rooms with tea / coffee maker . bar , restaurant , 24 hour room service . free wi - fi .\n50 metres from the british museum and within walking distance of oxford street , covent garden and london ' s theatre district , the west end . elegant bedrooms feature marble bathrooms and air conditioning . all rooms have a work desk and tea / coffee facilities . fitness suite , free wi - fi .\njust off oxford street and only 300 metres from marble arch tube station , a 4 - star hotel offering free wi - fi , modern air - conditioned rooms and a stylish restaurant serving modern cuisine . airport buses from marble arch to luton + stansted . all rooms have bang & olufsen tvs with digital entertainment systems .\nlocated on the fringes of the theatre district , just a 10 / 15 minute stroll to covent garden , leicester square . the book district of london . marble en suite bathroom with power shower . air conditioned rooms with tea / coffee maker and free wi - fi . 24 hour front desk . restaurant , bar .\nboutique hotel tucked away on oxford street and opposite bond street for excellent designer and high - street shopping . rooms and suites at the london berkshire hotel feature free wireless internet access , bang and olufsen tvs , sleek designer furnishings , marble bathrooms and gilchrist and soames products .\nin the heart of theatreland , within 10 minutes ' walk of soho , covent garden and trafalgar square . air - conditioned bedrooms have luxury d\u00e9cor and modern entertainment systems . all bedrooms feature crisp cotton bed linen , designer italian chairs and sicilian marble bathrooms . free use of a fitness room , and relaxing in - room spa treatments are available .\njust a 5 - minute walk from oxford street and hyde park . it offers air - conditioned rooms with free wi - fi and a gourmet restaurant . rooms feature satellite tvs , mini - bars and a 24 - hour room service menu . the restaurant serves mediterranean and international cuisine , whilst guests can also enjoy the popular outdoor terrace with afternoon tea .\nour travel agency forgot to book our stay at the raddison blu hotel on tottenham court road . trevor at the concierge desk was very helpful and had the whole situation fixed by the time we got back fro\nm lunch ( within the hour ) and the room is great . would definitely\n\ufffd firstly ! the room we stayed is was extremely loud with traffic ! i mentioned this to the staff on 2 separate occasions who did not appear to care . the blinds are rubbish , it\u2019s n\not dark , and the bar fridge was never filled . the floors was very slippery ! at almost \u00a3200 per night i was expecting something a little more than the premier inn ! and that\u2019s the experience\n. they never offered a change of room or a refund , which is exactly what they should have done .\nask for better . across the cambridge theater , where is playing matilda ( we loved it ) . the room was not huge but it was an okay size for us , clean and comfortabl\na five stars for us . thank you mercer st . branch staff . see you again i hope !\nbut that is where it ended . the room was nothing like it is advertised\noor . when using toilet your knees were touching the bottom of the hand basin . also stains around the soap holders in the bath . the maze you had to walk through was painstakin\ng with two cases and hand luggage and the lift was just big enough to squeeze in .\nr someone to check the heating system in our room because it was cold to be told it was working fine and was probably to do with the building being over 100 years old , i doubt very much that the heating system was that old so should of been working fine , we were provided with a heater ! ! ! breakfast was nice . would not recommend this hotel .\nely a few days later i had an email directly from the hotel telling me that there were no twin rooms available .\nto a new room . when i arrived at the hotel for the second night , no change had been made and i was back in the same room . i didn ' t get much of an apology apart from they will try and speak to the person who apparently\narranged for the room change . i ended up back in my tiny room with no space for work dispute paying over \u00a3320 for two nights .\nworst afternoon tea ever ! ruined a special occasion . i wish there was a 0 star rating . i ' m trying to be vegan in january and had confirmed that they could cater . wish they ' d said no , i would ' ve saved\nwill never stay here again . staff at frontdesk charged my debit card twice for the stay , still haven ' t got an apology and they didn ' t seem to know what they were doing , the cost for two nights were \u00a35\n80 which i paid when checking out . three days later they charged ( stole ) another \u00a3580 from my bankaccoun\nif you ' re looking to book a deal for this spa via wowcher or groupon i would strongly advise you to not purchase it as it ' s a waste of money . this is my first ever review and i am only leaving it in t\non offer and get back to him but in the meantime could they please confirm our booking and hold it for us . he assured me this was fine however it turned out they had no appointmen\nperfect and our room was cozy and clean . the staff went above and beyond to make this stay perfect for us . also a large lovely window that overlo\noked the street in the front . i will stay here again for sure . thank you to anda and the rest of the staff ! ! breakfast was delicious also !\n. rooms are small , with small beds , looked much larger in pictures . lift wouldn\n' t accept my card , even after changing it so had to walk up a lot of stairs each time . when checking out and mentioned the issues they did not ask any details just carried on checking out quickly . food was nice , good location but a much lower standard of service and facilities\nstay here again - the chamber maid and breakfast staff made it a joy for my birthday .\ny & husbands birthday . we are more than pleased staying here . friendly staff , beautiful hotel , best area for nightlife .\nthe excellent and attentive staff are a fantastic asset to this hotel . they went above and beyond the normal courteous role and they made me feel extremely welcome . i wouldn ' t hesitate in staying here again\nthe good service of early check in ard 7 am plus . staff is helpful n kind in giving advice n attended our needs . . a gorgeous hotel with distinguis\njoin us tomorrow at scoff & banter kensington for a night of live jazz with michael l . roberts\nscoff & banter kensington are delighted to be hosting a monthly live jazz event with award - winning jazz vocalist , michael l . roberts . described as \u2018soulful\u2019 with an \u2018honest , rich and distinctive sound\u2019 , michael has enjoyed airtime on bbc radio , tv , jazz fm and has performed and recorded with . . .\na week to go until the pride parade in london . a throwback to last year when our mercer street hotel was lit up in the pride colours\nlondon & partners is the official promotional company for london . contact us to find out more about what we do or to understand how london could benefit your brand .\nlondon & partners is the official promotional company for london . we promote london and attract businesses , events , congresses , students and visitors to the capital .\nready to explore kaunas ? make @ parkinnkaunas your home away from home . : ) \ud83d\udcf8 by @ gintare _ songaile # parkinn # visitkaunas # radissonhotels\nvibrant jaipur is full of amazing palaces like city palace featured here by @ stephyttravels . have you explored # incredibleindia yet ? # parkinn # radissonhotels # visitjaipur\nlondon calling ! : ) congrats to @ lovelondresuk for winning a voucher for posting her travel pic . you could be our next winner ! simply post your travel photos with # parkinn to be our next winner ! # londoncalling # happyplacetobe\nour contemporary hotel has 895 rooms , and plenty of facilities . feeling hungry after your trip ?\noffers healthy and hearty international dishes and has a great bar to relax at . enjoy costa coffee and a snack in the lounge , a modern space to meet , eat , drink or watch live sports on tv .\nhost your business event next to london heathrow airport . the hotel has two conference centres and 41 modern\n\u201chappiness guarantee\u201d is our promise to you . if you\u2019re not 100 % happy with something , please let one of our staff know during your stay and we\u2019ll make it right or you won\u2019t pay .\nthis call is free . 24 hours a day ; 7 days a week .\ngreen / sustainable property this property participates in green key ( nogle ) , a program that measures the property ' s impact on one or more of the following : environment , community , cultural - heritage , the local economy .\nthe property has connecting / adjoining rooms , which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation .\nwe have included all charges provided to us by this hotel . however , charges can vary , for example , based on length of stay or the room you book .\ngreat location - almost equidistant to central and national theatre train stops and easy walking from aker brygge . breakfast wasn\u2019t included in my price but i opted to buy it most days anyway . nice staff .\ngreat lower price hotel . friendly staff . great buffet . very clean room . great location in city center . would stay again\ngreat place to stay . would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a reasonable , clean , modern , convenient place to stay in oslo .\nshower ( half ) door doesn\u2019t keep bathroom floor dry . it gets slippery .\nnice big room and bathroom . breakfast has plenty of options . 1 block from trolley and metro . helpful front desk staff .\nurltoken and the urltoken logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of urltoken , lp in the usa and / or other countries . all other trademarks are property of their respective owners .\nour contemporary airport hotel is conveniently located just a 2 - minute walk from shannon airport ( snn ) , and just 2 kilometres from shannon golf club \u2013 perfect for golf enthusiasts . during your trip to shannon , why not visit bunratty castle , only 12 kilometres away ? or , venture further afield by jumping on a bus eireann bus to one of ireland\u2019s other major cities . travelling to shannon on business ? our airport hotel is about 5 minutes from the shannon free zone , westpark and smithstown industrial estate .\nour shannon airport hotel lies about 5 minutes from the shannon free zone , westpark and smithstown industrial estate \u2013 perfect for business travellers .\nunwind in one of our 114 modern rooms with en suite bathrooms and complimentary tea and coffee .\nsample authentic irish cuisine at blair ' s bistro , and relax by the fire with a cocktail at blair\u2019s bar .\nenjoy lovely views of the shannon estuary from the terrace of the reading room . enjoy free access to the on - site gym . we provide outdoor parking as well as screens with live departure and arrival schedules for shannon airport . luggage scales also available in the lobby ( charges apply ) .\nall guest rooms , meeting rooms , and the lobby have free wi - 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{"id": 56370, "summary": [{"text": "the waltham watch company , also known as the american waltham watch co. and the american watch co. , produced about 40 million watches , clocks , speedometers , compasses , time fuses , and other precision instruments between 1850 and 1957 .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "the company 's historic 19th-century manufacturing facilities in waltham , massachusetts have been preserved as the american waltham watch company historic district . ", "topic": 12}], "title": "waltham watch company", "paragraphs": ["the waltham watch company was bought and converted to waltham precision instrument company in 1957 .\nrecords of watch manufacturer waltham watch company of waltham , mass . , founded in 1850 .\nwere there any other watch companies in waltham ? the howard watch company also manufactured watches in waltham .\nthe 1960s saw the waltham watch company first acquired by the bellance aircraft corporation and then by harry aronson in 1957 . aronson reorganized the company into two seperate entities , the waltham precision instruments company and the waltham watch company of delaware .\nthe u . s . watch company of waltham , mass . is not the american waltham watch company . if you are looking for information on your american waltham watch , go here .\nin 1906 the company was renamed the\nwaltham watch company\n. in 1923 , they became the\nwaltham watch and clock company\nreflecting the new importance of clock manufacturing , but then in 1925 the name was changed back to\nwaltham watch company\n.\npetitioners are waltham precision instrument company , inc . , a corporation , formerly known as waltham watch company , waltham watch company , a corporation , and joseph axler and melvin axler , individually and as former officers of said corporation\n2 - rockford watch co . & 1 - waltham watch company jewelers display case - lot of 3\nwaltham watch company et al . , petitioners , v . federal trade commission , respondent\nwaltham , massachusetts , also known as \u201cwatch city , \u201d is the original home of one of the great american watch companies , the waltham watch company .\ncite as : waltham watch company records . baker library historical collections . harvard business school .\nwaltham watch company et al . , petitioners , v . federal trade commission , respondent .\na new factory was constructed , with a planned production of 50 watches per day . the directors of the new company wanted to name the company the waltham watch company , but a suit was filed by the american waltham watch company and the use of the waltham name was prohibited in 1899 .\nwhile operations at the waltham watch company have long since ceased , many of the waltham watches it produced keep on ticking .\nthe u . s . watch company of waltham , mass . began business as the waltham watch tool company in 1879 , and was reorganized as the u . s . watch company in 1885 . the founders of the company were charles v . woerd ( woerd ' s patent ) , formerly of the american waltham watch company , and the nutting brothers , owners of a watch tool and machinery company in waltham . financial backers e . c . hammer and t . b . eaton became treasurer and president of the company respectively .\nthe waltham watch company started as the embodiment of the american dream but ended as a nightmare .\nvolume ce - 2 carpenters ' dept . ledger , american waltham watch company , 1902 - 1905\nvolume ce - 3 carpenters ' dept . ledger , american waltham watch company , 1906 - 1909\nfor the last time . this company had nothing to do with the original waltham watch co .\nthe u . s . watch company of waltham , mass . should also not be confused with the united states watch company which operated in marion , new jersey .\nin 1959 , waltham watch company of delaware was merged with hallmark , inc . , under the name of waltham watch company . the offices were transferred to chicago , illinois . at that time , the axlers terminated their association with the company .\nwaltham watch company was a watch manufacturer founded in 1850 in waltham , mass . the firm was known as the american watch company from 1859 to 1885 . it was renamed the american waltham watch company in 1885 and retained this name until 1906 . the company went into bankruptcy in 1948 . various attempts at reorganization proved unsuccessful and it ceased operations in the 1950s . the waltham precision instrument company was an instrument manufacturer loosely descended from the older firm .\nin 1979 , katy industries purchased for an undisclosed sum all the stock of the waltham watch company .\nwaltham watch company v . | 336 f . supp . 1010 ( 1971 ) | pp101011158 | urltoken\n327 f . 2d 427 - waltham precision instrument company v . federal trade commission\nthe first major customer for dennison watch cases was the american watch company of waltham , and the coincidence of the date of 1874 in aaron dennison leaving the the anglo - american watch company and setting up a case making company together with the opening in 1874 of the london office of the american watch company looks very significant .\nwaltham watch company went out of business in 1957 . from an email a reader sent in september 1999 , here are some more details : [ size = - 1 ] i found your history of waltham and the faq for waltham watch company of\nthe watches displayed on this waltham watch company sa official website are the only available at selected exclusive boutiques .\nwaltham watch company , plaintiff , v . hallmark jewelers , inc . , et al . , defendants .\nwaltham watch company went out of bueinss in the late 1950 ' ' s - early 1960 ' s , in 1957 they planned to merge into waltham precision instrument company which was completed march 1960 . the shareholders of the old company received shares of the waltham precision instrument company and also received shares in a waltham watch company . in the mid 60 ' s the remaining assets were purchased by the dextra corporation which failed in 1983 .\nthe original waltham watch company was also known as the american standard watch company as it focused primarily on the standardization of parts in order to build higher quality watches . it is said that henry ford was inspired to build the ford motor company after a visit to the original waltham watch factory .\nwhat innovation did waltham watch bring to watchmaking ? the waltham watch factory pioneered the production of watches on an assembly line .\nthese swiss made waltham ' s are no relation to the waltham watch co . of massachusetts .\nin 1905 stewart & clark manufacturing company was founded and acquired all assets of the sterk manufacturing company .\nappraisal : waltham watch co . pocket watch , ca . 1887 | antiques roadshow | pbs\nhands - on exhibits feature american innovation and invention from 1812 to the present day , with exhibits on waltham\u2019s boston manufacturing company , the metz company , the american waltham watch company , and orient bicycles from the waltham manufacturing company . in addition to our permanent collection , the crmii has revolving temporary exhibits and has private events throughout the year .\nnba hall of famer elgin baylor was named after the elgin national watch company .\nthe waltham precision instruments company focused on making specialized clocks and chronographs for aircraft control panels . the waltham watch company of delaware operated out of chicago and would rename itself to the waltham watch company . both companies would get into trouble with the ftc over false advertising during the 1960s . both companies had been importing swiss movements , branding the waltham and then used waltham ' s history in advertising .\n, a company established for this purpose in 1954 by the us parent company . however , specialized clocks and\nthe name of company changed to the boston watch company . soon financial unrest resulted in one of the founders leaving to form his own company , e . howard & co and by 1857 , the boston watch company was bankrupt . the estate and stock sold at auction to a new york businessman named royal e . robbins who renamed the company appleton , tracy , & company .\na very early article on the waltham watch company , while still operating under its earlier name , the boston watch company , written just 6 years after the company was founded and less than a year and a half after opening its factory along the charles river in waltham . the company would still be years away from being celebrated the world around for its revolutionary machine - made horological masterpieces . view :\nthe boston watch company\n- waltham sentinel march 13 , 1856\nat renaissance watch repair , we are experts in the repair and restoration of antique watches made by the american waltham watch company . please contact us if you have any questions about the repair of your vintage waltham watch .\nvolume ka - 1 time book , finishing dept . , american watch company , 1890\nbox 55 , folder 1 , item 2 exterior views of the waltham watch co . facilities . front view of the waltham watch company ( undated ) photographed by h . f . warren .\nwaltham continued to manufacture watches ( and clocks ) until 1957 , when they ceased production and became the waltham precision instrument company . the rights to the name\nwaltham watch company\nwere sold to the hallmark watch company of chicago , illinois who continued to sell imported watches using the waltham name . several of the original waltham factory buildings are still standing , and were added to the national register of historic places in 1989 .\nit is still possible to purchase modern quartz watches that bear the waltham name , but these watches are unrelated to the\ngenuine\namerican waltham watch company . in fact , a 1961 ruling by the federal trade commission prohibited any inference that a relationship to the original waltham watch company exists .\nhow can i contact the waltham watch company ? you can ' t contact them . the company went out of business in 1957 . the faq you are reading was developed because people send me lots of questions about waltham watches , but it is not officially associated with the company .\nmore than 150 years ago , aaron dennison , david davis and edward howard formed the waltham watch company , an american company that disrupted the watchmaking industry with its groundbreaking , precise techniques .\nvortic uses watch movements from various vintage watch companies , from waltham to the chicago - based elgin national watch company , to the lancaster , pennsylvania - based hamilton watch company . custer and wolfe say that many of their clients have a connection to those regions and to their history .\ncopyright waltham watch company sa - che - 276 . 091 . 734 swiss made watches - all rights reserved - waltham watches | terms of use | your personal data |\nwhen did waltham watch close ? waltham watch company went out of business in 1957 . from an email a reader sent in september 1999 , here are some more details : i found your history of waltham and the faq for waltham watch company of great interest . you say it went out of business in 1957 when it became waltham precision instrument company . my father had purchased 100 shares of waltham watch co . in 1949 . it was on march 10 , 1960 that the shareholders of the old company received shares of the waltham precision instrument company ( 1 share for every 10 held ) and also received shares in a waltham watch company ( a delaware company with offices in chicago ) ( 1 for every 50 held ) . in 1961 they issued a stock dividend ( 1 share for every 10 held ) in dextra corporation . from what i have heard , waltham finally went out of business in 1973 and dextra failed in 1983 .\nthere is more about the dennison watch case company on my page about a l dennison .\nin 1923 the company changed their name to the waltham watch and clock company and in 1925 they changed again to the waltham watch company . in 1941 , the department of commerce began investigating waltham for conspiring to withhold watches from certain retailers . the doc believed that walthams business practise had aided the increase of swiss watches into america at the cost of american labor .\nthe well - known waltham watch company was located at waltham , massachusetts . it was founded in 1849 and became a widely known manufacturer of watches and clocks . some time prior to july 1957 , waltham watch company ceased the manufacture of watches . it had discontinued the manufacture of clocks some years previously .\nthat is why you\u2019ll never find an original waltham time piece of the new aeronaval collection sold online , except for the exclusive boutiques own websites licensed by waltham watch company sa .\nwaltham no longer exists as an american manufacture . the name is now owned by waltham international sa , a swiss company that build quartz watches , mainly for the japanese market . the american company waltham aircraft clock co . produces watches for aircraft .\nthe average cost of an antique waltham watch company jewelry & watches is $ 1 , 975 . the price can vary from $ 675 and $ 4 , 200 based on the condition , age , materials and aesthetic value for a specific waltham watch company jewelry & watches .\nvolume cb - 12 ledger a , waltham watch company , 1923 note : v . cb - 12 is missing ; first reported 1975 .\nthe waltham watch co . , a once - pioneering , now - defunct company , supplied the nation with pocket watches for 100 years .\nfederal trade commission v . waltham watch company , 169 f . supp . 614 ( s . d . n . y . 1959 )\ncopyright & copy ; 1996 - 2008 watertown watch and clock company tm . all rights reserved .\nproduct of waltham watch company since 1850 . for the first time in the history of direct selling a famous 150 - year - old company with established national brand products offers you this opportunity .\nwaltham watch company sa is a high - end watch manufacturer with offices in switzerland - center of world excellence in clock and watch production - and a leader in precision mechanical watchmaking for the past 160 years .\nbox 55 , folder 2 , item 1 exterior views of the waltham watch co . facilities . side view of waltham watch co . ( undated ) .\nbox 55 , folder 4 , item 2 exterior views of the waltham watch co . facilities . front view of the waltham watch co . , dated 1864\nbox 55 , folder 5 , item 2 exterior views of the waltham watch co . facilities . front view of waltham watch co . , dated 1866 .\ni wasn ' t sure if the american company with this swiss mark was something other than the american company moving off shore .\nthe waltham watch company , also known as the american watch company , made over 40 million watches , clocks and other precision implements between the years of 1850 and 1957 . the watches are highly collectible and people often want to know waltham watches values . the value of any watch takes into account the condition of the watch , demand for the watch and how many are available for purchase .\nafter the company closed , a swiss subsidiary , waltham international sa , continued to manufacture watches under the waltham brand largely for the japanese market . but in 2011 the company was rebranded , and in 2014 it came out with the new waltham luxury aeronaval collection .\nin january , 1859 the waltham improvement co . and the appleton , tracy & co . merged to form the\namerican watch company .\napplication to enforce an administrative subp\u009cna duces tecum of the federal trade commission , petitioner , v . waltham watch company , a corporation , respondent .\nvintage swiss made waltham hand wind mechanic 17j mens wrist watch runs lot . a\nvolume cb - 2 ledger b , waltham watch co . , 1910 - 1911\nvolume cb - 3 ledger c , waltham watch co . , 1910 - 1913\nvolume cb - 4 ledger d , waltham watch co . , 1913 - 1915\nwaltham yellow gold engraved us air service half hunter manual watch , ca . 1903\na gold plated waltham traveler pocket watch in working order . has faint hairlines .\n[ waltham usa on dial . by ; waltham signed . rare to find an almost 100 year old fullhunter waltham in this condition ] . manufacturer : waltham . manufacturer location : waltham , massachusetts . estimated pro . . .\naaron dennison died in 1895 and his son franklin took over his role . in 1905 the company was incorporated and became the dennison watch case company limited . the dennison watch case company ltd . failed in 1967 due to insolvency and the factory in birmingham was closed .\nin 1853 the company had moved to waltham and built a new factory on the banks of the charles river .\nwaltham watches values vary tremendously . finding the value of a waltham or any collectible watch needs to take into account many factors .\nvolume bc - 13 waltham watch & clock company , february - december 1923 note : v . bc - 13 is missing ; first reported 1975 .\nwaltham watch company et al . , petitioners , v . federal trade commission , respondent , 318 f . 2d 28 ( 7th cir . 1963 )\nwhere can i get a waltham watch repaired ? i have received some recommendations from readers of this page , which can be seen at : waltham watch repair references .\nthen in 2011 , antonie dibenedetto , an italian american businessman , bought waltham international . he aim was to bring waltham back to its former glory . his first step after purchasing ? the same step that royal e . robbins and harry aronson took , renaming the company . waltham watch company s . a . released their first watch in 2014 .\nthrough robbins ' bankrolling and dennison ' s supervision , the company was able to produce a pocketwatch that the working man would afford . the golden age of waltham began with the william every model 57 and by 1859 , the company was renamed for third time to the american watch company .\nfederal trade commission v . waltham watch company , 169 f . supp . 614 ( s . d . n . y . 1959 ) : : justia\nwaltham precision instrument company , inc . , et al . , petitioners , v . federal trade commission , respondent .\nvintage waltham hand wind mechanic 17j mens watch runs w / original box lot . s\nvolume cb - 1 ledger a , waltham watch co . , may 1906 - 1909\nbox 55 , folder 4 , item 1 exterior views of the waltham watch co . facilities . side view of the waltham watch co . taken from the road , dated1863\nwaltham pocket watch in large open face case . a fair bit of wear too .\nre : waltham pocket watch . . can you tell metal content by serial numbers ?\nwaltham indeed did appear to create a subsidiary in switzerland and here is their link and history and they do claim to have direct lineage to the original waltham company .\nwhen did waltham watch begin making watches ? aaron dennison established waltham improvement company ( later to become waltham watch company ) in 1854 . the factory became a major employer of yankee protestants offering higher wages and skilled work . in 100 years of existence the factory produced 40 million jeweled watches , plus clocks , speedometers , compasses , time fuses for bombs and other precision instruments . see key dates in waltham history .\nwaltham\u2019s watchmaking origins go back to 1854 , when boston watchmaker aaron dennison purchased vacant farmland on the charles river in then - bucolic waltham to establish a new factory for his boston watch co . , later renamed waltham watch .\nbox 55 , folder 1 , item 5 exterior views of the waltham watch co . facilities . view of the back of the waltham watch co . taken from across thecharles river\nthis website may include links to other websites operated by third parties . waltham watch company sa cannot be considered responsible for such external sources and the contents displayed by them . furthermore , waltham watch company sa cannot be held responsible for any damages or losses resulting from the link to these websites and / or external sources .\nin 1951 , waltham reported a profit of $ 11 , 728 , the first profit the company has seen since 1945 .\nif waltham created this company for the very reason to produce watches at a lower cost rate and the original company ceased production ( as many american companies have because of costs ) to me it ' s lineage would still go back to the original company , they are no longer in us but they were created by the original us company .\nwaltham a - 11 hacking movement watch . photo courtesy of hq _ sandman _ ute .\nvolume cb - 5 ledger , chicago office , waltham watch co . , 1910 - 1912\nusa traveler pocket watch . full hunter pocket watch . solid 10ct gold case .\nbox 55 , folder 1 , item 3 exterior views of the waltham watch co . facilities . front view of the waltham watch company showing themanicured lawn and trees ( undated ) affixed to the back of thephotograph is an engraving labeled\nelgin national watchfactory\nwaltham watch company et al . , petitioners , v . federal trade commission , respondent , 318 f . 2d 28 ( 7th cir . 1963 ) : : justia\nthis page contains instructions for using the serial number look - up tables that are found on many of our watch company history pages . the example below uses information from the american waltham watch company , but that is just an example . you should consult the serial number table for the specific brand of watch movement you are trying to date by selecting a company from the menu on the left .\nin this pocket watch we see a . w . w . co . riverside waltham , mass . adjusted . this identifies the watch as being made by the american waltham watch co . the grade of the watch is a riverside . the movement has been adjusted .\nwaltham precision instrument company , inc . , et al . , petitioners , v . federal trade commission , respon . . .\nthe massachusetts corporation was renamed waltham precision instrument company , inc . it continued in business in waltham , massachusetts , engaging in the manufacture of various precision instruments , other than watches .\nafter a hearing , the examiner found the allegations of the complaint were fully sustained by the evidence . the order prohibits the singers , waltham watch company , harry aronson , individually and as an officer of the company , and lawrence aronson as an officer of the company , from engaging in the practices challenged in the complaint .\nthe u . s . watch company was purchased by the philadelphia watch case company in 1901 , which subsequently merged with the keystone watch case company in 1904 . it was through this acquisition that keystone gained control of the factory , wherein they began production of their keystone - howard watches in 1905 . even though watches were produced with serial numbers up through about 850 , 000 it is believed that the total production of watches from the u . s . watch company of waltham , mass . was significantly less than this number .\nupon petition for review filed by waltham watch company , harry and lawrence aronson as officers of the company , and harry aronson , individually , the commission affirmed in every respect the examiner ' s initial decision and order and adopted them as its own .\nbox 55 , folder 2 , item 3 exterior views of the waltham watch co . facilities . view from a tower of the waltham watch co . showing the roadand park in front , and the city of waltham in thebackground ( undated ) .\n' presenting the 25 jewel premier by waltham * * * america ' s first watch . '\nvolume ca - 1 ledger e , american waltham watch co . , february 1897 - march 1903\nvolume ca - 2 ledger f , american waltham watch co . , march 1903 - may 1906\nvolume cb - 6 ledger , new york office , waltham watch co . , 1910 - 1913\nvolume sa - 1 various small cases and claims against waltham watch co . , 1917 - 1925\nearly 1900 ' s 18 carat gold waltham pocket watch 52 grams , lovely item & popular .\nwaltham american pocket watch . enamel dial . end of the xix . 7j . safety pinion .\npresenting the 25 jewel premier by waltham * * * america ' s first watch .\nshares of waltham watch co . in 1949 . it was on march 10 , 1960 that the\nwaltham pocket watch . . can you tell metal content b . . . - the ebay community\n\u201cthe company that\u2019s going to cast our cases for the pendant necklaces , zero porosity casting , is in waltham , \u201d custer said .\nwilliam mcinley had his signature engraved on watch movement named after him by his friend john c . dueber , the owner of the hampden watch company of canton oh .\nhere is a bit of a horological heresey , the english waltham ! the waltham watch company was steeped in american history , the company was founded by david davies , edward howard and aaron lufkin dennison who in 1850 set up a company in roxbury massachusetts to manufacture watch parts . the company was reputedly set up under a cloud of secrecy because david davies , edward howard and aaron lufkin dennison were going to do something quite inventive , set up a watch manufacturing company in which all the components were made in their watch factory subject to strict quality control . this was quite unheard of and pretty much a world first . the watches they produced represented a revolution in watch making , they could mass produce watches with interchangeable parts .\nmost of the advertising and labeling shown in the proceeding record was disseminated during the existence of the massachusetts corporation as the waltham watch company , and while under control of the axlers .\nabraham lincoln owned and used a waltham william ellery model pocket watch . the serial number of his watch is 67613 . it is now on display at the smithsonian museum . this gallery features another william ellery watch with the serial number of 67631 . this watch is the 18th . watch produced after lincoln ' s watch .\njon , i think this thread is of no interest to swiss pocket watch collectors and it is obviously of interest to waltham pocket watch collectors .\ncheck out kevin zavian ' s appraisal of a waltham watch co . pocket watch , ca . 1887 , in our 50 states hour 1 .\nin march 1958 , about one year prior to the merger with hallmark , waltham watch company , the delaware corporation , entered an agreement with david singer trading as time industries . the latter was licensed to use the name\nwaltham\nin connection with the distribution and sale of clocks . the agreement provided that all advertising and promotional material must receive the prior written approval of waltham watch company before being released for publication .\nvolume ab - 3 stock transfers , common & preferred stock , waltham watch co . , bound volume\nc . w . c . co . tells me that ' s it ' s probably a crescent watch case company case .\nlearn about the meticulous restoration of the waltham watch factory building from its owners , berkeley investments , inc . , a boston - based real estate investment , development , and management company .\nthe setting up of the watch case factory in birmingham coincided with the opening in 1874 of the london office of the american watch company by nelson pitkin stratton , who had joined the company in 1852 and been made assistant superintendent in 1857 . the american watch company of waltham by this time was mass producing watch movements at a tremendous rate , more than they could sell in america , which like europe from 1873 had been undergoing a recession , so they looked to export their excess production .\nfull hunter pocket watch . the watch does not work . the minute hand is bent .\nthe association with dennison and the english market may also have played a part in the eventual downfall of the waltham watch company . the british were by nature very conservative , but the uk was a major market for waltham . perhaps to meet the needs of this market , waltham maintained a more conservative output , and it may have been that the english conservative influence led waltham watches to be perceived as a bit boring in the home us market . this perception of conservatism was believed to have played a part in a decline of sales and the eventual bankruptcy of the waltham watch company in 1949 and closure of the american waltham watch factory in 1957 .\nbox 55 , folder 7 , item 1 exterior views showing the city of waltham . view from high up and across the charles river showing the backof the waltham watch co . and the city of waltham , dated1864 .\nbox 55 , folder 7 , item 2 exterior views showing the city of waltham . view from high up and across the charles river showing the backof the waltham watch co . and the city of waltham , dated1866 .\nthe company was sold at auction to appleton tracy & co in may 1857 . in january 1859 the wa ltham im provement comany and appleton , tracy & company merged to for the american waltham watch company . by 1860 the country was in civil war , and the company was in trouble again . production ground to a halt . with a war going on , finding a market for their watches was becoming a seroius problem . the company decided to downsize to the lowest possible level to keep the factory open . it worked !\nbox 55 , folder 2 , item 2 exterior views of the waltham watch co . facilities . view of the courtyard of the waltham watch co . showingsignificant growth of ivy on the buildings ( undated ) .\nbox 55 , folder 6 , item 2 exterior views of the waltham watch co . facilities . back view of waltham watch co . taken from across the charlesriver showing bridge in the foreground , dated 1883 .\nthe waltham company in chicago apparently leased the waltham name from the u . s . treasury department , which had seized the company in 1957 when it went bankrupt ( again citing girardin ) . it was their intent to sell swiss - made waltham watches in the u . s . and canada . the company selling\nwaltham\nin the u . s . also sells\ngruen\nand\nelgin\n. in my mind this type of relationship , merely acquiring use of the name through opportunity , carries little real legacy from the original waltham , although the conversion of original american waltham watch co stock to waltham chicago stock ( cited in claude ' s post ) may suggest some legitimate corporate connection .\nwith dennison having moved to england and robbins dead , the company started to flounder .\nbut the waltham brand is the most popular , wolfe said . \u201cwaltham had a huge following , \u201d he said .\nto answer the question asked - - - it is my understanding that the american company had nothing to do with the swiss operations . it was not a company decision to shift any operations to switzerland . the waltham watch company in waltham , mass . became the waltham precision instrument company in the 1950s . when waltham watches were no longer being produced in the u . s . one entity acquired the rights to the name in the united states and another entity acquired the world - wide rights ( exclusive of the u . s . ) . neither is a legitimate heir ( in the eyes of horologists ) to the company legacy . the name may have a long history , but the company does not . [ if i have some of these facts wrong , someone please correct me ] .\nmost commonly known as just the elgin watch company was a major us watch maker . the company sold watches under the names , elgin , lord elgin , and lady elgin . the company was first incorporated in august 1864 as the national watch company , in chicago illinois . the growing young city of elgin , illinois , some 30 miles to the northwest of chicago , was chosen as the factory site . the first movement , delivered in 1867 , was named the b . w . raymond in honor of benjamin w . raymond . the watch was an 18 size , full plate design . in 1874 , the company officially changed its name to the elgin national watch company , as the elgin name had come into common usage for their watches .\nin 1959 , the waltham watch company , a delaware corporation , was merged with hallmark . petitioner harry aronson was then president , and petitioner lawrence aronson was treasurer of hallmark . upon completion of the merger , harry aronson was elected president and lawrence aronson , vice president of the delaware corporation , which thereafter continued to conduct its business under the name of\nwaltham watch company .\nthe assets of the bankrupt company were auctioned and the buildings and some machinery were bought royal e . robbins , who restarted watch manufacture under the name of tracy baker & company with dennison superintendent of the mechanical department . robbins found dennison to be rather too creative when graft and application was required , and in december 1861 he was dismissed . after dennison had left , the new cheaper william ellery model watch he had been trying to introduce became a financial success for the company , selling in large numbers to soldiers during the american civil war . from the rather confusing jumble of company restructurings that followed eventually emerged the american watch company of waltham , massachusetts , but dennison was no longer involved in the company he had helped to found .\namerican horology owes much to the brilliant visionaries of the waltham watch company . bacon , church , dennison , fogg , howard , marsh , webster , and woerd all contributed greatly to american watchmaking .\nbox 55 , folder 6 , item 1 exterior views of the waltham watch co . facilities . a large crowd gathered in front of the waltham watch co . ; viewshowing front and side of building , dated 1869 .\nover the course of 150 years , the waltham watch company would manufacture thousands of watches . presidents and explorers would wear walthams and the company would become one of the most recognisable names in american watchmaking . but what started as one of the most successful american brands ended in government bailouts .\n' it is further ordered that respondents , waltham precision instrument company , inc . , a massachusetts corporation , formerly known as waltham watch company ; waltham watch company , a delaware corporation ; and joseph axler and melvin axler , individually and as former officers of said corporation , their agents , representatives and employees , directly or through any corporate or other device , in connection with the offering for sale , sale or distribution of watches in commerce , as ' commerce ' is defined in the federal trade commission act , do forthwith cease and desist from :\nit is further ordered that respondents , waltham precision instrument company , inc . , a massachusetts corporation , formerly known as waltham watch company ; waltham watch company , a delaware corporation ; and joseph axler and melvin axler , individually and as former officers of said corporation , their agents , representatives and employees , directly or through any corporate or other device , in connection with the offering for sale , sale or distribution of watches in commerce , as ` commerce ' is defined in the federal trade commission act , do forthwith cease and desist from :\nwaltham watch company , a massachusetts corporation , had been a widely known manufacturer of watches and clocks for many years in waltham , massachusetts . in 1956 , it ceased manufacturing watches there . it opened an office in new york city and began purchasing watch movements from switzerland and watch cases in both switzerland and the united states , and to assemble such watches .\ncompany v . federal power commission , 5 cir . , 256 f . 2d 233 .\njon or brian are you saying that waltham usa did not create this company in switzerland in 1954 ? i didn ' t say anything about us made watches and waltham swiss watches being the same only that waltham did appear ( from various souces ) to create this subsidiary that continued to make watches long after the original waltham usa company stopped production of us made watches . and that these watches are still being produced by a company that can rightfully claim that it has lineage back to the original company that started in the 1800 ' s . that would be like saying if general electric created a subsidiary in china that that company could not claim lineage back the the original company , general electric usa . the original question was were these watches\nswiss\nfakes , if you define a a\nswiss fake\nas a company in switzerland that produced watches that used names to confuse or appear to be a watch that it isn ' t . in the case of the swiss waltham the name is not abused or used in the terms of a\nfake\nname but that waltham did create this company in switzerland in the early 50 ' s . no they are not usa made waltham , these watches are clearly marked\nswiss\nbut using the name waltham is legtimate .\nthe vortic watch company is a luxury wrist watch engineering and manufacturing company based in fort collins , colorado . their inspiration lies in reviving classic watchmaking techniques and traditions . the company ' s first product , the \u201camerican artisan series , \u201d celebrates the rich history of horological manufacturing in the united states by restoring vintage , american - made pocket watch movements , and building them into one - of - a - kind wristwatches .\nvolume ab - 1 stock transfers , common & preferred stock , american waltham watch co . , 1888 - 1897\nbox 55 , folder 5 , item 1 exterior views of the waltham watch co . facilities .\nfront of north tower draped for president lincoln\n; front viewof waltham watch co . taken from afar , dated 1865 .\nwaltham pocket watch , p . s . bartlett , 13 jewels , 10 size , 18k solid gold - rf25166\nvortic watch company is a small batch , custom , watch manufacturing and vintage restoration company located in northern colorado . our focus and belief system revolves around revitalizing manufacturing in the united states by combining traditional and cutting edge technology to create unique , quality , functional products with exceptional value .\neach waltham watch was given a serial number . this serial number will tell a little about the watch and is useful information to know when looking to find out the value of a waltham watch . it is important to look at the serial number of the watch movement and not any number on the case . this serial number can be used to find out the date the watch was made and any other information that may have been taken from the ledgers of the waltham watch company . a useful source of information is the nawcc website which has a searchable database . this returns any information available about a specific watch serial number .\nlot of 3\u20142 - rockford watch co . rockford ill . pat . may 14 , 1907 & 1 - waltham watch company jewelers display case - 1 rockford case is mint and opens easily and the other rockford case opens easily but , has . . .\nin the process , the two penn state grads also discovered a rich and largely forgotten heritage of american watch manufacturing : the waltham watch co . , a once - pioneering , now - defunct company that for 100 years supplied the nation with pocket watches .\nwell , i am new at this , but would have to agree with jon - - a waltham post 1957 is not an american made watch , even if the roots of the company are in america .\ndaniel beard\u2019s sketches of an angel at the end of a connecticut yankee in king arthur\u2019s court are based on the elgin national watch company\u2019s logo .\nelgin watch company is referenced in the video game l . a . noire , which takes place in post - world war ii los angeles .\nbox 55 , folder 1 , item 1 exterior views of the waltham watch co . facilities . view of the front and side of the waltham watch co . taken fromthe road ( undated ) photographed by e . l goss .\nbox 55 , folder 3 , item 2 exterior views of the waltham watch co . facilities . view of the front and side of the waltham watch co . showingsignificant additions to the facilities in comparison with theprevious picture . dated 1863\nhi all , today i picked up a vintage waltham watch in very nice condition : i know that waltham was originally a usa company , which was going into swiss hands in the late 50 ' s ( 1957 i believe ) . however , i am very surprised by the french connection . did the swiss owner outsource production to france , or was the waltham name also owned by a french company at some point ? thanks !\nin 1885 , the company became the\namerican waltham watch company\n. in 1865 prices for movements only ( no case ) were : william ellery $ 13 , p . s . bartlett $ 16 , bartlett - ladies $ 30 , appleton tracy $ 38 , a . t . & co ladies $ 40 , and american watch grade $ 175 !\nfive years later and for the fifth time , the company changed their name to waltham watch co . , and the followings years were very dark times for waltham . the factory repeatedly shut down , workers striked , a shipment of watches worth $ 20 , 000 was stolen on their way to london and the company fought american jewelers who sold their watches at lower prices .\nthe \u201cboston 047\u201d , part of the american artisan series by vortic . built using an antique waltham pocket watch movement .\ni ' ve got a waltham watch company with\nswiss made\non the back of the movement . 17 jewels unadjusted . the case and bezel are snap ons . there ' s no serial numbers either .\nfactory / house : waltham watch company style / reference : military campaign / half hunter metal / material : 18kt . yellow gold circa : 1903 dimensions : 36mm x 30mm movement / caliber : man . . .\nfactory / house : waltham watch company style / reference : chronograph / sports style metal / material : chromium on bronze circa : 1960 ' s dimensions : 46mm x 38mm movement / caliber : manua . . .\none of the six u . s . executives that purchased the company from its swiss owners .\nlincoln was president , and our nation was at war . only two watch companies were making watches at this time . the e . howard company and the waltham watch company . watches that were produced during the civil war are very collectible . most generally , they are called civil war watches . however , there are two categories of these watches that more correctly describe them . a civil war period watch is the correct term to describe a watch made during the war years . a civil war watch would be the correct name for a watch that could be documented as being carried by a soldier during the same time period . the watch shown below is a watch that can only be described as a civil war period watch .\nduring the civil war , union soldiers were able to buy a model 57 for $ 13 and by the end of the war , the model 57 accounted for 45 % of walthams sales . after the war , waltham became the main supplier of railroad chronometers to the burgeoning railroad industry of america . canals were out , railroads were in . the waltham model 1870 crescent street was the first american watch designed and marketed as a railroad watch . by 1885 , the company was renamed for a fourth time to the american waltham watch company . in 1902 , royal e . robbins , the man who had saved the company in 1857 , died .\nthe case is gold filled , made by the crescent watch case company , of new york and newark , nj . you can read more about them\nyour watch is from the confused hallmark - waltham ( of delaware ) years when parts from all over the world were being brought it to assemble watches under the \u0093waltham\u0094 name . . .\nissued in 1957 - 1958 . this historic document was printed by the american banknote company and has an ornate border around it with a vignette of the company ' s name inside a wreath . this item has the printed signatures of the company\u2019s president and treasurer and is over 42 years old .\nthe american waltham watch company had its beginnings in 1850 in roxbury , massachusetts . the company was founded by david davis , aaron dennison , and edward howard . their vision was to form a watch company that could produce high - quality watches at a lower cost using interchangeable parts . with financial backing from samuel curtis , of small - arms manufacturing fame , the watch production began in 1851 , and the first small group of watches were finished in late 1852 . the first watches produced went to officials of the company , and it was not until 1853 that the first watches were offered for sale to the public .\nfactory / house : waltham watch company style / reference : art deco metal / material : yellow gold filled dimensions : 45mm x 35mm circa : 1950 ' s movement / caliber : 17 jewels / manual . . .\nthis is the final project for boston university center for digital imaging arts made by jonatham a . boschen .\nwaltham ' s watch\nis a history documentary on the waltham watch factory , that existed in waltham massachusetts during the 1850 ' s through the 1950 ' s . thanks jonathan , great work !\nalways input the serial number from the pocket watch movement ( the\nguts\nof the watch ) .\nwaltham international sa apparently worked with the chicago company to bring swiss movements , marked waltham , into the u . s . from 1957 until the ' 70s ( again , from girardin ) . waltham international sa continues to hold the rights to the name outside of the u . s . and canada .\nthe best way to find the value of a waltham watch is to take the watch to a professional and qualified watch dealer and valuer . there are many individuals and companies that specialize in vintage and antique watches . in order to find out waltham watches values , a valuer will consider the following :\nthe case is yellow 10k rolled gold plate and original with waltham factory mark . this would make a great carrying watch .\nvolume ab - 2 stock transfers , common & preferred stock , waltham watch co . , unbound papers , 1906 - 1911\nso now in this example , you know you have a waltham riverside 18k gold hunting case pocket watch made in 1886 .\nthe clocks sold by time industries under the agreement , were imported by waltham clock company from germany . when waltham and hallmark merged , the agreement with time industries was continued by letter dated february 26 , 1959 . this letter was signed for waltham by harry aronson , president . however , the working agreement was changed to the extent that time industries imported the clocks instead of waltham .\n2 . the serial number ( 3097487 ) allows you to date this watch . this pocket watch was made in 1886 . you can find this information on the american waltham page .\nfactory / house : waltham watch company style / reference : art deco / tank style metal / material : 14kt . solid gold circa : 1940 dimensions : 37mm x 24mm movement / caliber : winding / 27 j . . .\nfactory / house : waltham watch company style / reference : round / space age design metal / material : yellow gold filled circa : 1950 ' s / 1960 ' s dimensions : 44mm x 35mm movement / caliber . . .\nin the history of watch making , many watch manufacturers had watch movements made to fit their watch cases , for example the american ball watch company used swiss made avia watch movement . thus one could argue that the walthams assembled in the uk form english made dennison cases represent a special bread of english walthams . after all many of the dennison cases , although designed to fit waltham movements were also designed for the english market . for example the early trench watch cases made by dennison specifically met the needs of the british heading off to the trenches . the design was only later adopted by waltham in the us to meet the needs of american troops post april 6th 1917 when the usa entered the war . so perhaps britain , via the efforts and perseverance of aaron dennison can bathe in a small portion of the glory of the historically great american waltham watch company ."]}
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( jeff sciortino for forbes )\nharrison street real estate capital completes $ 1 . 9 billion acquisition of campus crest communities\nglassdoor has 3 harrison street reviews submitted anonymously by harrison street employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if harrison street is right for you .\nread testimonials from our colleagues at harrison street real estate capital and peak campus companies . read more\nharrison street real estate capital llc * (\nharrison street\n) strives to be one of the leading real estate investment management firms by offering investment products providing\nbest in class\nstrategies & performance .\ncrosslane property group ( crosslane ) , alongside joint venture partner harrison street real estate ( hs . . .\nharrison street is a real estate property investments firm that focuses on investing in the education , healthcare and storage sectors . harrison street is a investment company company . harrison street ' s parent company has been colliers international since may 2018 . harrison street has received a total of $ 850m in funding . harrison street ' s top competitor is silfern , led by clive r . holmes , who is their managing partner . harrison street has 87 followers on owler .\npress release : harrison street : harrison street awards avison young exclusive property management of 24 - building , 1 . 5 - msf medical office portfolio\nharrison street ' s president & ceo , christopher merrill , currently has an approval rating of 91 % . harrison street ' s primary competitors are\nharrison street is a real estate property investments firm that focuses on investing in the education , healthcare and storage sectors . harrison street was founded in 2005 . harrison street ' s headquarters is located in chicago , illinois , usa 60606 . it h . . .\ndrake real estate partners is one of harrison street ' s top rivals . drake real estate partners is a investment company company that was founded in new york , new york in 2012 . drake real estate partners competes in the investment management & fund operators industry . drake real estate partners has nan less employees vs . harrison street .\nowler has collected 15 screenshots of harrison street ' s website since may 2014 . the latest harrison street website design screenshot was captured in jun 2018 .\nharrison street \u2022 444 west lake street \u2022 suite 2100 \u2022 chicago , il 60606 \u2022 312 . 920 . 0500\nharrison street real estate capital llc , a chicago - based investment firm focused on education , healthcare and storage real estate , has named erin nahumyk its chief accounting officer .\nharrison street real estate capital completed its acquisition of campus crest communities as it continues its focus on expanding its student housing presence .\nharrison street offers its employees major perks like professional development opportunities and good benefits .\nsince harrison street was founded in 2005 , it has participated in 2 rounds of funding . in total harrison street has raised $ 850 . 0m . harrison street ' s last funding round was on jul 2018 for a total of $ 0\n\u00a9 copyright 2014 charlotte real estate \u00b7 all rights reserved \u00b7 powered by charlotte real estate website services .\nharrison street real estate capital is a privately owned firm which launched its first investment vehicle in 2006 . the firm has grown via its offerings of commingled real estate funds exclusively targeting education , healthcare & storage real estate properties . . .\nmatthews - based morningstar properties and harrison street real estate capital , a chicago - based real estate private - equity firm . the venture focuses on the purchase , development and redevelopment of self\u2026\nchristopher merrill discusses harrison street ' s sector strategies with vonnie quinn of bloomberg tv .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at harrison street , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the harrison street company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at harrison street .\n- based operator and developer of self - storage properties , and harrison street real estate capital , a chicago - based real estate private - equity firm . 180 development services is responsible for sourcing and\u2026\nmr . errath is senior vice president , director of research and strategy for harrison street real estate capital , llc . in this role mr . errath directs harrison street\u2019s research process for its primary investment sectors of education , storage and healthcare real estate . research at harrison street is used as a strategic tool to guide operating and investment strategy for harrison street\u2019s portfolio . mr . errath also leads new business development efforts for harrison street as it contemplates growth strategies into new markets and complementary real estate segments . he formerly was responsible for boat storage acquisitions and asset management and maintains involvement in those areas . . . .\nharrison street was named best places to work by pensions & investments for the fourth consecutive year .\ninnovative purchase of duquesne university residence hall by radnor / harrison street provides new co . . .\nwhite bear lake and lake elmo , minn . - us storage centers , in partnership with harrison street real e . . .\nleading global commercial real estate services firm colliers international group inc . ( nasdaq : cigi ) ( tsx : cigi ) has completed its previously announced , strategic investment in harrison street real estate capital llc ( \u201charrison street\u201d ) , one of the largest real estate investment firms dedicated to the education , healthcare and storage sectors with approximately $ 14 . 6 billion in assets under management .\nharrison street real estate capital llc ' s employees say they thrive in the firm ' s fun , energetic culture in which people genuinely care about each other .\nmorningstar properties and harrison street real estate capital have formed an alliance with 2guys storage to invest in self - storage properties in the southeast . the alliance expands each organization\u2026\nmorningstar properties has acquired five self - storage properties in south carolina as part of its joint venture with harrison street real estate capital . the venture bought four properties at\u2026\nthe opus group announces plans to develop and construct three student housing complexes in milwaukee , madison and minneapolis in collaboration with harrison street real estate capital llc . read more\na joint venture of local self - storage operator morningstar properties and harrison street real estate capital has purchased a self - storage property in carrboro . the acquisition brings the companies\u2026\na joint venture of local self - storage operator morningstar properties and harrison street real estate capital has purchased two self - storage properties in virginia . the acquisitions , the venture\u2026\na joint venture of local self - storage operator morningstar properties and harrison street real estate capital has purchased a self - storage property on brawley road in mooresville . the facility\u2026\nharrison street , the largest private equity firm focused on real estate investments in the education , healthcare and storage sectors , is getting even bigger with its most recent acquisition .\n* as used in this website , unless the context otherwise requires ,\nharrison street\nor the\nfirm\nrefers collectively to harrison street real estate capital llc (\nhsre\n) , its subsidiaries , including hsre securities advisors , llc , an affiliate of hsre .\nchicago , march 02 , 2016 ( globe newswire ) - - harrison street real estate capital , llc ( \u201charrison street\u201d ) , the largest private equity firm focused on real estate investments dedicated to the education , healthcare and storage sectors , today announced the completion of its acquisition of campus crest communities , inc . ( \u201ccampus crest\u201d ) ( nyse : ccg ) . harrison street believes that this transaction constitutes the largest acquisition of student housing properties in the industry .\nstudent - housing developer campus crest communities has inked a $ 220 million joint venture with a chicago private - equity firm . the partnership with harrison street real estate capital will allow\u2026\nascendance partners is seen as one of harrison street ' s top competitors . ascendance partners was founded in 2006 , and its headquarters is in chicago , illinois . ascendance partners operates in the real estate investment trusts ( reits ) industry . ascendance partners has 112 more employees than harrison street .\nthe milwaukee office of the opus group announced today the collaboration with harrison street real estate capital , llc ( harrison street ) , a chicago - based real estate investment management firm , to develop and construct varsity quarters , a new student housing development adjacent to the university of wisconsin - madison campus . the project is a joint - venture partnership . read more\nharrison street believes human capital is the most valuable asset to the firm and vital to success . since 2005 , harrison street has attracted some of the most talented professionals within the industry . whether an individual is new to the business or an industry insider , harrison street offers outstanding employment opportunities . harrison street has created a corporate culture that inspires teamwork , creativity , strategic thinking and integrity . their employees work passionately to make harrison street a premier private equity firm by delivering exceptional value to our investors and operating partners . in turn , harrison street provides a range of learning and development opportunities . letters of interest and resumes may be sent to : careers @ urltoken .\nharrison street was elected as runner - up for pere ' s north america , firm of the year award .\na joint venture formed by local self - storage operator morningstar properties and harrison street real estate capital has purchased a marina on st . simons island , ga . the boathouse at golden isles\u2026\na joint venture of local self - storage operator morningstar properties and harrison street real estate capital has purchased a marina in st . simons , ga . the golden isles marina is the fourth marina\u2026\nabout harrison street harrison street is a real estate private equity firm founded in 2005 by real estate veteran christopher merrill , chris galvin ( former chairman & ceo of motorola ) & mike galvin ( former assistant secretary of the u . s . commerce department for export administration ) that directly and through its affiliates , has approximately $ 10 . 4 billion in assets under management ( aum ) through commingled funds and public securities products . the commingled funds focus exclusively on the education , healthcare and storage segments of the us & european real estate markets . since inception , the firm has acquired or developed approximately $ 13 . 9 billion of real estate throughout 602 properties in 44 states including over 107 , 000 student housing beds , more than 17 , 000 senior housing units , over 6 . 1 million square feet of medical office space , and more than 97 , 000 self - storage units . as used in this press release , unless the context otherwise requires , \u201charrison street\u201d or the \u201cfirm\u201d refers collectively to harrison street real estate capital llc ( \u201chsre\u201d ) , its subsidiaries , including harrison street advisors llc , harrison street university and harrison street securities llc , an affiliate of hsre . for more information please visit urltoken .\nto date , harrison street has acquired or developed over 107 , 000 student housing beds at over 85 universities across the country . as of the close of this transaction , harrison street\u2019s total student housing portfolio now includes over 76 , 000 beds . in the u . s . alone , harrison street now manages more than $ 10 . 4 billion in assets .\nharrison street has tapped asset campus housing as the third - party property manager for campus crest\u2019s 38 , 000 - bed portfolio . raymond james and associates inc . served as financial advisor to harrison street and dla piper llp served as harrison street\u2019s legal advisor . campus crest\u2019s financial advisor was moeleis & co . llc and its legal advisor was kilpatrick townsend & stockton llp .\nsilfern is seen as one of harrison street ' s biggest rivals . silfern is headquartered in new york , new york , and was founded in 2001 . silfern competes in the banks field . silfern generates 58 % the revenue of harrison street .\nchicago\u2014 harrison street real estate capital llc , the largest private equity firm focused on real estate investments in the education , healthcare and storage sectors , is getting even bigger with its most recent acquisition . for a cool $ 1 . 9 billion , harrison street has completed its acquisition of campus crest communities inc . , a reit with a portfolio of more than 38 , 000 high - quality student housing beds in the u . s . harrison street believes this is the largest acquisition of student housing properties in the industry .\na joint venture formed by local self - storage operator morningstar properties and harrison street real estate capital has purchased a marina in littleton , n . c . eaton ferry marina , a 5 - acre facility\u2026\nharrison street promotes the culture of the\n4 e ' s + 1\nin all of its business and personal endeavors .\nharrison street has employees and is the eighth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 386 .\ni applied online . the process took a week . i interviewed at harrison street ( chicago , il ) in august 2017 .\nabout harrison street harrison street real estate capital llc is one of the leading real estate investment management firms exclusively focused on the education , healthcare and storage sectors . the firm has created a series of differentiated investment products across multiple risk / return strategies . headquartered in chicago , the firm employs a 90 + person team and has approximately $ 12 . 2 billion in assets under management . for more information , please visit urltoken\nthese are all the companies that harrison street has acquired . harrison street has acquired 3 companies and its latest acquisition was flatirons terrace in mar 2018 . flatirons terrace owns and operates a chain of senior living facilities that offers home care and related services for aged individuals .\npress release : harrison street : brodsky & smith , llc announces investigation of the board of directors of campus crest communities , inc .\nchris merrill , co - founder , president & ceo of chicago - based harrison street real estate capital l . l . c . , has a strong point of view on the meaning of the word \u201cinnovation . \u201d\ncolliers international group has acquired 75 percent of harrison street real estate capital from its founders for $ 450 million , with an additional $ 100 million payable in 2022 , based on the company achieving certain accelerated performance targets .\nthese are all the companies that harrison street has invested in . harrison street has invested 3 companies and its latest investment was flatirons terrace in mar 2018 . flatirons terrace owns and operates a chain of senior living facilities that offers home care and related services for aged individuals .\nharrison street real estate capital today announced the completion of its acquisition of campus crest communities , inc . ( nyse : ccg ) . the firm believes that this transaction constitutes the largest acquisition of student housing properties in the industy .\nharrison street ' s revenue is the fourth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 385 . 3m .\nhe\u2019s able to back his statements with his resume . harrison street capital is a real estate private equity firm that has completed more than $ 10 billion in transactional volume , with significant investment in unique products . harrison street was among the first investors to grasp the potential of several product categories that are now widely popular : student housing , senior living , self storage and medical office .\nthe private equity firm merrill cofounded in 2005 , harrison street real estate capital , invests in student housing as part of a real estate strategy that is exclusively focused on demographic trends . for millennials , dorms and student apartments are the target ; for those in the\naccumulation\nstage of life , self - storage is a great bet ; and aging boomers are driving a boom in health - care - related real estate .\nraymond james and associates , inc . acted as financial advisor to harrison street and dla piper llp ( us ) acted as harrison street ' s legal advisor . moelis & company llc acted as financial advisor to campus crest and kilpatrick townsend & stockton llp acted as campus crest ' s legal advisor .\nthe opus group announced today that the wisconsin office of opus development company , l . l . c . ( opus ) plans to develop and construct a new student housing development near marquette university\u2019s campus . harrison street real estate capital , llc , a chicago - based real estate investment management firm , will own the project . read more\nharrison street real estate capital ( hsre ) has over 11 billion usd under management . it is the largest investor in student accommodation in the us . hsre ceo , chris merrill established hsre in 2005 in partnership with the motorola family . hsre is named after he street on which motorola started is business in chicago .\nthe first deal to be developed under the p3 + capstone and harrison street partnership opens on - time and under budget at cornish college of the arts .\nthe firm was founded in 2005 by real estate veteran , christopher merrill , in partnership with chris and mike galvin ( of the founding family of motorola ) . the firm takes its name from the place in which motorola began life . motorola started out as the galvin manufacturing company located on harrison street in chicago . it is in this spirit of innovation , integrity and investment prowess that harrison street real estate capital operates its business . some of the key milestones in the firm ' s history follow :\nsenior director of real estate development , matt rauenhorst , on our student housing focus . read more\njason burian , cpa , is a partner in cohnreznick\u2019s chicago office , is a member of the firm\u2019s assurance practice , and leads the commercial real estate industry practice in our chicago office . he has 12 years of experience in public accounting , providing clients such services as audit , compilations , compliance , due diligence , agreed - upon procedures , and other accounting services . his clientele include real estate operating companies , real estate syndicators , real estate investment funds , and real estate developers .\nthe companies entered the definitive merger agreement on oct . 16 , 2015 , agreeing that an affiliate of harrison street would acquire campus crest by way of merger .\npress release : harrison street : shareholder alert : brodsky & smith , llc announces investigation of the board of directors of campus crest communities , inc . - ccg\nharrison street real estate capital llc * (\nharrison street\n) is a leading real estate investment management firm that offers investment products for access to well - defined private and public real estate segments . our firm ' s goal is to create a series of differentiated investment products that span the risk / return spectrum . our 115 + person team is headquartered in chicago , illinois . currently the firm manages approximately $ 14 . 6 billion in property assets and publicly traded securities through multiple investment vehicles on behalf of sovereign wealth funds , public & corporate pension funds , endowments , insurance companies , foundations and family offices .\nin the recent commercial real estate news , read about our new hires and office layouts . read more\nmichael halperin has over 25 years of real estate finance , workout and investment experience , including 21 years focused on distressed and opportunistic real estate transactions throughout the united states and europe . he has been a senior member of contrarian capital management\u2019s real estate team for over twelve years and serves on the real estate investment committee and firm\u2019s valuation committee . at contrarian , he is responsible for acquisitions of distressed / opportunistic real estate and real estate debt , and identifying and managing joint ventures with local operating partners . contrarian capital management is an institutional investment manager with over $ 4 . 7 billion of assets under m . . .\nmr . valger is a seasoned real estate private equity executive with more than 20 years of experience managing people , originating , structuring and underwriting real estate and corporate private equity transactions . mr . valger has been personally responsible for originating and closing in excess of $ 6 billion ( in total capitalization ) of real estate transactions . mr . valger founded dvo to invest in multifamily real estate opportunities nationally with a focus on \u2018gap\u2019 equity investment structures . dvo real estate is a private real estate investment firm focused exclusively on providing equity solutions for middle - market , multifamily investments in select markets across the united stat . . .\nharrison street is a real estate private equity firm founded in 2005 that directly and through its affiliates , manages approximately $ 14 . 6 billion in aum in its commingled funds & public securities products . the firm ' s offerings are differentiated , disciplined in focus . . .\nharrison street has a series of discretionary , commingled real estate funds , including an opportunistic closed - end fund series and an open - end real estate fund , that have raised more than $ 5 billion in discretionary equity capital . the company manages investments for more than 150 institutional clients , including retirement funds , insurance companies , foundations , endowments and high - net - worth individuals .\nmatt rauenhorst , senior director of real estate development , on the station on washington\u2019s retail component . read more\nglenn r . mueller , ph . d . dr . mueller has 42 years of real estate industry experience , including 35 years of research . mueller is internationally known for his market cycle research on income producing real estate , his real estate securities analysis ( reits ) research and his public and private market investment strategies and capital markets analysis . he is a professor at university of denver\u2019s , f . l burns school of real estate & construction management , teaching and doing research in real estate market cycles , development , feasibility , investments and real estate capital markets ( reits & cmbs ) . the academic program started in 1938 and offer . . .\nharrison street\u2019s dedicated team provides the sourcing , asset management , capital raising , debt management , accounting , legal , investor reporting , research and compliance associated with its investment products .\nmichael cohen serves as director of advisory services with costar portfolio strategy . with offices in boston , washington , d . c . and london , costar portfolio strategy is the leading provider of independent commercial real estate research and portfolio strategy services to the institutional real estate community . with views on markets in the united states and europe , the firm provides clients with expertise in real estate market analysis , real estate portfolio analysis , mortgage risk analysis , and the design of productive real estate investment strategies . clients include commercial banks , insurance companies , wall street firms , rating agencies , government agencies , pension funds , sovereign wea . . .\ntim wang is a managing director and the head of investment research at clarion partners . he helps manage the firm\u2019s $ 45 billion of commercial real estate investments , and leads the research group in supporting the development of investment strategy and advising on portfolio strategy through proprietary analytics and econometric forecasting . he joined the firm in 2006 and is a member of clarion partners\u2019 investment committee . he is a frequent guest speaker at real estate investment conferences , has published numerous real estate research articles , and has co - authored five real estate strategy books , including active private equity real estate strategy ( 2009 ) , guide to u . s . real estate investi . . .\none beacon street 14th floor boston , ma 02108 t . 877 . 526 . 3562\n\u201ccampus crest communities has a strong portfolio of attractive properties that complement harrison street\u2019s existing high - quality student housing assets . the need for student housing continues to grow and we believe this sector has strong long - term fundamentals that will drive sustainable returns , \u201d christopher merrill , co - founder , president & ceo of harrison street told multi - housing news .\nchristopher t . kelly is a managing director and head of commercial real estate ( cre ) lending at amherst capital management . in this role , chris is responsible for all facets of amherst capital\u2019s cre middle - market lending business , targeting senior mortgage investments in all types of commercial and for - rent residential real estate assets . a 28 - year commercial real estate professional , chris has extensive experience in real estate debt , mezzanine and equity markets . prior to joining amherst capital , chris was a managing director and head of real estate at capitalsource , a division of pacific western bank , responsible for all facets of the national real estate lending business . previous . . .\nprior to founding harrison street , merrill was a partner , owner and managing director of a u . s . pension fund advisory firm , where he created the first - ever real estate funds exclusively targeting the markets of central europe . at the time , that was also an innovative proposition .\nthe top 10 competitors in harrison street ' s competitive set are silfern , ascendance partners , drake real estate partners , seavesthcp , healthcare trust , omega , care capital properties , seavestinc , ventas and e4e . together they have raised over 837 . 3m between their estimated 3 . 9k employees .\nwhen he heard these comments and a few others , christopher merrill , harrison street ' s co - founder , president and ceo , beamed like a kid opening a christmas present .\njeffrey w . gardner \u2013 director , client portfolio management mr . gardner . joined invesco real estate in 2013 as a director in the global client portfolio management team . he is responsible for business development , investor relations and managing the fund formation and capital raising process for invesco real estate\u2019s asia - pacific , european and u . s . value - add , opportunistic and credit funds . he also supports existing and new client relationships . prior to joining invesco real estate , mr . gardner was with the carlyle group where he was a senior associate on the real estate solutions team ( metropolitan real estate ) , a private equity real estate fund - of - funds sp . . .\nmrs . pearce is a director with ss & c technologies within the real assets division of globeops . prior to joining ss & c , amy worked in the real estate division of state street corporation , morgan stanley real estate investing and ernst & young . in her role , she is responsible for developing relationships and overseeing operation teams in serving ss & c real asset clients . amy holds a bachelor of science from virginia tech .\n\u201cadoption by the major players in the real estate industry has been slow in coming , \u201d said gillespie . \u201cthat\u2019s definitely changing , where a lot of the forward - looking real estate companies are now actively looking for innovation . \u201d\nharrison street\u2019s on and off campus student housing strategy has made the firm a leader in a highly - fragmented , yet growing marketplace . harrison street focuses on four - year public universities that continue to increase enrollment and possess strong demographics . most public universities can only accommodate 30 % of students in traditional on - campus housing , forcing others to seek off - campus solutions .\npress release : harrison street : shareholder alert : brower piven commences an investigation into the proposed sale of campus crest communities , inc . and encourages investors to contact the firm for additional information\nfast - growing real estate services firm expands with 35 local hires , now manages 10 million square fee . . .\njoe downs , senior director of real estate development , shares insights into st . louis\u2019 outlook for 2015 . read more\nryan companies us , inc . , life care services\u00ae , an lcs company , and harrison street real estate capital , along with government officials from hendersonville , celebrated the start of construction of clarendale at indian lake , a $ 48 . 5 million , 189 - residence senior living community in hendersonville , tenn .\nmerrill is also on the board and a controlling principal of harrison street securities l . l . c . , a registered investment advisor that currently manages approximately $ 800 million in reit securities .\nmr . brown is a partner at lgt clerestory llc . he has more than 23 years of real estate experience . prior to lgt clerestory llc , he was global head of real estate for deutsche bank private wealth management , based in london . the majority of his career was spent with jpmorgan real estate investment banking in london , new york and frankfurt .\nthe lack of student housing remains a prevalent issue in the u . s . , as public universities can only accommodate 30 percent of students in traditional on - campus housing , leaving many students with no options aside from seeking out off - campus student housing , according to harrison street . to address this problem , harrison street\u2019s student housing strategy focuses on providing the much - needed accommodations .\nmichael dombai - director , real estate services michael dombai is a director in cortland\u2019s private equity and real estate services group . michael manages the relationships for cortland\u2019s clients that invest in all real estate assets classes including , debt , equity , securities and structured products . prior to joining cortland , michael directed all business development activities for commercial real estate services within lasalle bank ' s global securities and trust services group . michael graduated from depaul university with a bachelor of science degree in finance .\ncurrent responsibilities paul foye is the marsh us real estate practice leader . . his fields of expertise include : real estate and hospitality risk and insurance programs . owner and contractor controlled insurance programs . captive insurance company management and administration . he has 28 years of experience in the risk and insurance business as an underwriter , risk manager and broker . at marsh he has spent 14 year as a client executive and most recently east coast real estate practice leader . in this capacity he ledmarsh teams on major real estate clients including but not limited to : aew capital management , tiaa - cref real estate . . .\npacific alternative asset management co . llc best places to work : winners of 2014 the blackstone group lp national real estate advisors\ntoronto and chicago , july 05 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - leading global commercial real estate services . . .\nlee has over 15 years of direct experience in real estate investment , private and institutional capital markets with a focus on structuring and placement of equity capital . with deep experience in real estate including roles in investment banking , advisory , and institutional capital markets he has a broad range of experience across the real estate investment spectrum . lee ' s career has been focused on working with institutional and private capital investor to execute their specific real estate strategy , including the selection of managers across real estate product types to execute specific portfolio strategies based on thier portfolio goals . prior to lee\u2019s current focus in the healthcare . . .\ncompass helps local real estate professionals by combining its digital tools with customized marketing strategies . the company hand - selects agents and arms them with up - to - date real estate data , ultimately guiding them in making more informed decisions for their clients .\nto continue its growth , harrison street has recently expanded into student housing in europe with the close of its first european development , mill street , located in dublin . as part of a joint venture with gsa investment management , the partnership will invest $ 285 million in the project over the next five years .\nmr . holm is a managing director in the ares real estate group , where he focuses on u . s . real estate equity . additionally , he serves on the ares real estate group u . s . equity investment committee . prior to joining ares in 2013 , he was a principal at area property partners . previously , mr . holm was an analyst at lazard , where he focused on real estate investment banking . mr . holm holds a b . a . , summa cum laude , from harvard college in government .\nagainst the changing landscape of the real estate industry , the raymond james real estate investment banking group remains a steady source of straightforward counsel and quality execution . our 30 years of real estate advisory experience enhance our services , from individualized guidance to the creative structuring necessary to raise capital successfully and efficiently for both public and private companies . since 2005 , the raymond james real estate group has completed over 300 public capital offerings , earning a reputation as an industry leader for both public and private capital raising , m & a and debt restructuring .\ncampus crest\u2019s current portfolio of high - quality student housing properties encompasses over 38 , 000 beds across the united states . harrison street has retained asset campus housing as the new , third party property manager for the portfolio .\nchristopher merrill , co - founder , president and ceo of harrison street , said , \u201cwe are pleased to have completed this complex transaction which will add over 38 , 000 beds to our student housing portfolio . given our focus on long - term , need - based real estate , we believe this investment fits well within our current student housing portfolio . \u201d\nmatthew cudrin focuses on representing opportunity funds , major developers , lenders , property owners and investors in structuring , negotiating and closing varied and complex commercial real estate transactions throughout the united states covering nearly every asset class . mr . cudrin is a partner in the firm\u2019s real estate client service group and member of its real estate private equity and reits team . he was previously with bryan cave from 2005 until 2014 .\nnewmark knight frank boston 225 franklin street 33rd floor boston , ma 02110 t . 617 . 863 . 8090\nbrandon sedloff is managing director and head of business development at juniper square , a san francisco - based technology company transforming the way gp ' s and lp ' s in real estate exchange information . prior to juniper square brandon was global head of corporate development at the urban land institute ( uli ) , a global real estate research and education institute . brandon was the founder and remains the chair ( a volunteer role ) of uli ' s real estate + technology initiative bringing together real estate owners , operators , reit ' s , and investors with technology companies working to evolve the real estate industry . previously , brandon spent nearly 7 years in hong kong where he was head . . .\nmr . morgenroth is a senior vice president and commercial real estate portfolio manager in pimco\u2019s new york office . his responsibilities include sourcing , underwriting and managing opportunistic equity and debt real estate investments across various property types . prior to joining pimco in 2012 , he was responsible for the sourcing , structuring and management of real estate investments throughout the u . s . at area property partners . previously , he held positions in the real estate investment banking and principal investing groups at morgan stanley . he holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in applied economics and management from cornell university .\nin accordance with the terms of the merger agreement dated as of october 16 , 2015 , an affiliate of harrison street acquired campus crest by way of merger . the gross transaction is valued at approximately $ 1 . 9 billion .\nmr . solomon , managing partner of ravinia capital group llc ( www . raviniagroup . com ) is a chicago - based real estate professional with over 25 years of public market and private market real estate experience . mr . solomon has been responsible for the investment , financing or sale of more than $ 5 billion of office , industrial , retail and multi - family real estate . these transactions include single - asset and portfolio investments , equity joint ventures , distressed debt acquisitions and other real estate assets . other companies in which he had retained leadership positions with include avison young ( head of us capital markets ) , trizec properties ( svp acquisitions ) and soros fund real estate ( evp ) . . . .\nregistered in england and wales . registered no : 6941936 . registered office : 1 alie street , london e1 8de\nmichael is co - founder + ceo of compstak . compstak creates transparency in commercial real estate by gathering information that is hard to find , difficult to compile or otherwise unavailable . the world\u2019s largest brokerage firms and preeminent real estate investors use compstak\u2019s commercial real estate data to compare properties and make investment decisions . since launching compstak in early 2012 , michael has helped navigate the company through tremendous growth , with over $ 17 million raised , 70 major markets launched , and a growing team . he has been named 30 under 30 by real estate new york , and a rising star by the real deal . michael is a regular speaker on the . . .\nplacester helps real estate professionals manage and post their listings online by providing tools like a crm for nurturing leads and custom websites for real estate agents . headquartered in boston , the company purchased longtime online listing site homefinder in march 2016 and is looking to double its engineering team here in chicago .\nbob gillespie , executive director of the elmspring accelerator , believes that\u2019s all about to change . his accelerator , which is backed by real estate companies like harrison street , waterton and century 21 affiliated , has seen a significant uptick both in quality and quantity of applicants over the past two years , from 40 applicants during its inaugural class to well over 100 for the most recent cohort .\nthese are need - based real estate investments where occupancy is not driven all by economic cycles ,\nsays merrill , ceo of the $ 8 billion ( assets ) chicago - based asset manager .\none investing mistake people make in real estate is being tied to the economic cycle .\nwith 20 years\u2019 real estate experience , randy is a managing director and oversees the firm\u2019s equity portfolio management team in americas , which is responsible for all equity funds and separate accounts totaling in excess of $ 50bn in gross assets under management . he also sits on the th real estate americas investment committee .\nandrew jacobs is a senior investment professional at metropolitan real estate equity management and a voting member of the investment committee of same . andrew is responsible for identifying , evaluating and overseeing real estate private equity fund managers and investment opportunities . investments span the capital stack , property types and global markets . andrew also seeks and reviews opportunities to purchase interests in underlying funds on the secondary market . in addition to his responsibilities at metropolitan , andrew is an adjunct professor of real estate finance at columbia business school where he teaches a capstone real estate class to fourth term mba students . for the ten years p . . .\nto give you a sense of how wide - ranging chicago\u2019s real estate tech scene is , here are some examples of companies working each of those angles .\nmerrill ' s theory was that he could get higher risk - adjusted returns investing in asset classes that were hard to access and were fragmented - - those would be more shielded from economic downturns than traditional real estate properties . even in bad times , people send their kids to college and their parents to assisted - living facilities . what he didn ' t realize was that this investment thesis would be put to the test practically from the get - go with the massive real estate bust of 2008 , just a few years after harrison street had opened its doors .\nmichelle is based in los angeles and has > 20 years experience in real estate working with fund managers , public and private reits , operators and institutional investors . prior to forming crosscon , she was head of capital raising for the macquarie real estate group in north america . michelle has been a managing director at bear stearns where she led origination , due diligence and capital raising efforts for third party real estate funds . she launched her career with kenneth leventhal in 1991 , and has held senior positions at sl green realty as head of investor relations , citigroup property investors where she assisted in launching citigroup\u2019s first real estate fund of funds and ernst and youn . . .\nari is a successful attorney and a real estate entrepreneur dedicated to building wealth for his clients . he founded rastegar equity partners ( formerly rastegar capital , llc ) as a best - in - class private equity real estate firm to provide access , transparency and superior service to his growing institutional and high - net worth investor base across a broad range of commercial real estate investments . even during his law school years , ari was busy building and growing a real estate development company . his keen understanding of the market and talent in structuring deals quickly built up this \u201cside business\u201d into a small enterprise which he had the foresight to exit near the peak of . . .\nhenry manoucheri\u2019s successful real estate career spans over 30 years . mr . manoucheri began his real estate career in 1985 at marcus & millichap , a prominent southern california real estate brokerage company in 1985 and quickly became one of the company\u2019s top salespersons . over a career spanning over three decades , mr . manoucheri has negotiated over $ 500 , 000 , 000 of transactions involving multi - family housing , office and commercial properties , shopping centers and land . mr . manoucheri formed global integrity realty corporation in 2000 . within the first year , the company\u2019s assets under management grew from three times , from 400 to 1 , 200 units . with his decades of real estate exp . . .\nrobin potts , co - head of real estate investments , director of acquisitions , is responsible for overseeing the originations and acquisitions of debt and equity investments across cpre\u2019s real estate platforms as well as holds a seat on all real estate investment committees . prior to becoming co - head , ms . potts was responsible for the originations and acquisitions in the southeast , texas and midwest regions of the u . s . , and facilitated the acquisition , financing and development of over $ 3 billion of commercial real estate transactions for cpre across all asset classes including multifamily , condominiums , office , retail , hospitality , and mixed use . ms . potts previously worked in the financial ins . . .\nalex abrams , director mr . abrams focuses on real estate investments . prior to joining stepstone , mr . abrams was a principal at gcm grosvenor , focused on its real estate primary funds and co - investment businesses ( previously part of credit suisse as the customized fund investment group ) . previously , mr . abrams was an associate attorney at goodwin procter and orrick focused on private real estate investments and fund formation . mr . abrams received a jd from boston college law school and a ba from the university of pennsylvania .\nandrew moylan joined preqin in 2007 and is head of real estate products . andrew is responsible for the overall strategy of preqin\u2019s real estate business , developing and promoting award - winning products , producing and editing real estate focused research , and managing other strategic initiatives . andrew is a regular contributor of articles and features in the financial press and his research has featured in the financial times and the wall street journal as well as in specialist media . andrew has a ba from the university of manchester . preqin is the alternative assets industry\u2019s leading source of data and intelligence with over 350 staff based in new york , london , san francisco , singapore , ho . . .\ntwo of the firm ' s co - founders \u2014 michael galvin and christopher galvin \u2014 are grandsons of the founder of motorola , and links to that company run from the name ( harrison street was the site of the company that became motorola ) to professional development efforts . firm executives offer harrison street university for employees , investors and operating partners free of charge . the program is patterned after motorola university , a six sigma training program that teaches people to look for potential defects in systems and has an in - house staff that runs it , mr . merrill said .\ninnovative approaches to real estate finance are old hat for merrill , 44 . during the 1990s he kicked off his investing career making bets on central european real estate in the years following the fall of the berlin wall . when he returned to the u . s . in 2000 , he realized that noncyclical events - - like a wave of new capitalists in the eastern bloc - - make the best investment catalysts . he honed in on areas like self - storage and student housing , which had not traditionally attracted serious institutional investment . in 2005 he founded harrison street with former motorola ceo christopher galvin and his brother , michael , both grandsons of motorola ' s founder .\ndespite being one of the world economy\u2019s largest business sectors , the real estate industry has seen surprisingly little technological transformation \u2014 particularly when compared to verticals like energy , transportation and financial services .\ni guess it ' s the nature of real estate companies ( they ' re not always super occupied ) , but there were time when we literally just have no work to do .\njoseph azrack is the principal owner of azrack & company , an investment and advisory firm focused on the real estate industry . azrack has over 30 years of real estate investment experience and was previously managing partner and chairman of apollo global management ' s real estate business , as well as ceo and chairman of aew capital management . azrack holds an m . b . a . from columbia university and a b . s . from villanova university . he is a trustee of the urban land institute and adjunct professor at columbia university ' s graduate school of business administration .\nphilip g . mader , managing director , senior portfolio manager , is a member of the real estate team within blackrocks portfolio management group . blackrock is a global investment management firm with $ 4 . 6 trillion in assets under management . philip has 24 years of real estate investment and development experience as both an investment manager and operator . philip heads up real estates land and housing sector and is the senior portfolio manager of the residential opportunity fund . philip focuses on capitalizing on opportunities in the u . s . land , residential real estate , and capital markets and seeks to acquire land , create value through the planning process , land development , and vertical bu . . .\n\u201cthe acquisition of campus crest communities builds upon harrison street\u2019s existing student housing strategy , which will continue to be a core focus for the firm going forward . rising student enrollments at targeted universities , favorable demographics and continued state funding shortfalls drive the need for additional student housing on a national level , \u201d merrill added .\nbradley petersen is a director at garrison investment group , where he focuses on fundraising , business development and investor relations for the multi - strategy investment manager . prior to joining garrison in 2016 , mr . petersen was a director at aetos capital real estate , lp , a private equity real estate fund that executes a value - add strategy to real estate assets in asia , primarily japan . prior to aetos , mr . petersen was an associate at morgan stanley where he worked in the fixed income department and was responsible for subscription facility client management . previously , mr . petersen worked at cravath , swaine and moore llp . mr . petersen is an active participant of the pension real e . . .\nryan companies us , inc . corporate headquarters 533 south third street , suite 100 minneapolis , mn 55415 612 - 492 - 4000 contact @ urltoken see national offices\nfounded in 2005 , harrison street has grown into one of the largest and most experienced investment platforms exclusively focused on investments in the education , healthcare and storage sectors . the firm has and will continue to target these sectors because it believes they exhibit strong demographic trends , demonstrable demand drivers , and / or other attributes favorable for investment .\nsasha bernier is a senior vice - president and investment committee member of cheltenham investments , a single family office focused on investing in both debt and equity primarily in real estate opportunities and lower middle market companies . mr . bernier formerly served as a vice president of revere capital , a real estate debt fund with the responsibility for underwriting and structuring new investment opportunities in the real estate debt space . sasha bernier has also worked at investment funds gsc group , a credit focused hedge fund , and barrington capital , a debt and equity event driven hedge fund . mr . bernier graduated from the university of north carolina at . . ."]}
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", "topic": 15}], "title": "houghton mifflin harcourt", "paragraphs": ["our sunday visitor announced today its acquisition of harcourt religion publishers ( a division of houghton mifflin harcourt ) from houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company .\nglassdoor has 714 houghton mifflin harcourt reviews submitted anonymously by houghton mifflin harcourt employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if houghton mifflin harcourt is right for you .\nhoughton mifflin harcourt publishing company , houghton mifflin harcourt co . purchase scholastic corp . / edtech business from scholastic corp .\nglassdoor has 38 houghton mifflin harcourt reviews submitted anonymously by houghton mifflin harcourt employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if houghton mifflin harcourt is right for you .\nadvised onhoughton mifflin harcourt publishing company , houghton mifflin riverdeep group plc purchase harcourt education , inc . from relx plc\nharcourt education ( sold to houghton mifflin riverdeep group 2007 ) ( harcourt general acq . by reed elsevier\nmedia contact meghan kelly daly 617 351 5270 houghton mifflin harcourt meghan . daly @ urltoken\nsee what the ihs markit score report has to say about houghton mifflin harcourt co .\nhoughton mifflin harcourt $ 18 . 95 for one - year student edition / practice book bundle\nthe animated series is produced by houghton mifflin harcourt for netflix and will premiere in 2019 .\nthe comparably diversity score tracks how positively diverse employees rate their experience at houghton mifflin harcourt .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at houghton mifflin harcourt , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the houghton mifflin harcourt company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at houghton mifflin harcourt .\nhoughton mifflin harcourt publishing company , education media & publishing group ltd . purchase schoolchapters , inc .\non 10 march 2010 , houghton mifflin harcourt announced that it had completed its re - capitalization .\nask a question about working or interviewing at houghton mifflin harcourt . our community is ready to answer .\nms . saletan became publisher earlier this year after the merger of houghton mifflin and harcourt , edging out janet silver , who had been at houghton mifflin for 24 years .\nour sunday visitor announced today its acquisition of harcourt religion publishers ( a division of houghton mifflin harcourt ) from houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company . this brings together two of the nation ' s leading catholic publishing groups . terms of the transaction were undisclosed .\nhoughton mifflin harcourt has named john \u201cjack\u201d j . lynch jr . as the boston publisher\u2019s new chief executive .\nhoughton mifflin harcourt josef blumenfeld , 617 - 351 - 5432 vice president , communications josef . blumenfeld @ urltoken\n, senior vice president of the humanities studio at houghton mifflin harcourt .\nthis prestigious achievement underscores the impact\nto harcourt brace & world ) ( harcourt brace & co . founded 1919 )\nballou , ellen b . , the building of the house : houghton mifflin ' s formative years , boston : houghton mifflin , 1970 .\n2007 was a watershed year for houghton mifflin harcourt ( formerly houghton mifflin riverdeep ) in its restructuring and expansion as one of the leading providers of learning materials notably in the usa .\nmedia contact emma doherty director , corporate communications houghton mifflin harcourt 617 - 351 - 5473 emma . doherty @ urltoken\nwebster\u2019s new world college dictionary , 4th edition . copyright \u00a9 2010 by houghton mifflin harcourt . all rights reserved .\nthe book publisher and education company houghton mifflin harcourt filed for bankruptcy protection on monday . the filing was expected .\n* houghton mifflin riverdeep group ( 11 . 8 % stake ) ( 3 . 8 % acq . 2001 ; rest acq . as part of 2007 sale of harcourt to houghton mifflin )\nhoughton mifflin harcourt publishing company , education media & publishing group ltd . purchase choice solutions , inc . ( 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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", "topic": 25}], "title": "solegear bioplastics", "paragraphs": ["\u00a9 solegear bioplastics inc . solegear bioplastics ! april 2013 solegear bioplastics october 2013 solegear bioplastics inc . company presentation tsx - v : sgb \u00a9 solegear\u2026\ncanadian bioplastics maker solegear bioplastics inc . has received $ 1 . 6 million in federal government funding .\nbioplastics maker solegear gets $ 1 . 6 million government funding - canadian plasticscanadian plastics\nsolegear bioplastics has landed $ 1 . 6m in funding from the canadian government to encourage development of bioplastics for packaging and other applications .\nvancouver ' s solegear bioplastics inc . receives new product innovation award from frost & sullivan\nsource : solegear bioplastics inc . , press release , 2012 - 09 - 12 .\nbioplastics can now go the distance these days , solegear\u2019s bioplastics match or exceed the durability and processability of traditional , petroleum - based plastics .\nalliance gives solegear and teq a competitive advantage to bring bioplastics into the packaging mainstream . . .\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\nsolegear bioplastics designs , manufactures and distributes non - 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 ."]}
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305 - 722 - 6100 ext 6805 or stations @ urltoken .\none world member airlines operate from some of the best airports in the world .\naccommodation for applicants with disabilities world atlantic airlines provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans .\nif you require special assistance while traveling with world atlantic airlines , we will ensure that your experience is as convenient and smooth as possible .\none world named the world ' s leading airline alliance at the tenth world travel awards .\nurltoken copyright ( c ) 2018 by the atlantic monthly group . all rights reserved .\nworld atlantic airlines will share facilities and will make gates available at airports in an emergency . world atlantic airlines will also work with airport officials and , if necessary , other airlines to share or acquire equipment such as portable stairs , buses , vans , or other means by which customers may deplane and be safely escorted to a terminal or other reasonable facility .\n\u00a9 copyright 2016 world atlantic airlines ( waa ) . all rights reserved . usage of this website states your compliance of our terms of use and privacy policy .\none world is named the world ' s best airline alliance in skytrax 2010 world airline awards .\none world voted world ' s leading airline alliance for fifth year running in world travel awards .\nto enable its airlines ' frequent flyer programme members to book on - line award flights on all one world airlines .\none world ' s member airlines are expanding their working relationships beyond the co - operation covered through one world .\none world named world ' s leading alliance for the sixth year running in the world travel awards .\namerican airlines and us airways announce their intention to merger \u2013 within one world .\nthe in - flight supervisor has the experience , expertise and the qualifications to ensure that world atlantic airlines conducts its cabin duties and emergency procedures with the highest degree of safety .\nworld atlantic is unable to accept special meal requests , passengers with special dietary needs may want to bring a packed meal with them .\nsame thing happened with me havana - miami . the airline was world atlantic , completely unacceptable 8 hour delay in the airport because of faulty equipment . world atlantic will not return my e - mails or calls about this disgusting service . never again . mas nunca !\namerican airlines and japan airlines launched a similar venture between asia and north america in april 2011 .\nbrings together 13 of the world ' s leading airlines - and around 30 affiliates .\nreal - time arrival and departure information for all flights by one world member airlines .\nalaska airlines and its regional affiliate horizon air start participating in global explorer , the round - the - world fare that features all one world partners and selected other airlines .\none world named the world ' s leading airline alliance for the third year running in the world travel awards .\nwashington \u2013 the u . s . department of transportation ( dot ) today fined world atlantic airlines $ 180 , 000 for violating rules protecting passengers when their public charter flights are suddenly canceled .\nworld member airlines have strong reputations for customer service excellence and innovation . the quality of the\nworld atlantic airlines was originally born as caribbean sun airlines in september of 2002 in ft . lauderdale florida . in january of 2003 , flight operations began utilizing bombardier dash 8 - 100 aircraft . the airline was set up out of necessity to increase the presence of the partner company , caribbean star airlines .\nfinnair joins the joint business across the north atlantic with established partners american airlines , british airways and iberia \u2013 and seeks regulatory approval to join the joint business between british airways and japan airlines between europe and japan .\nthank you for tanking the time to provide us with the opportunity to cater your traveling needs , a world atlantic representative will be contacting you next .\none world is born . founding members start offering one world services and benefits .\none world named the world ' s leading airline alliance for the second year running in the world ' s travel awards .\none world ' s network expands with the integration of the former twa operation into american airlines .\nthe company was sold to industry veteran mr . tomas romero . the new airline model also included a new branding name \u201c world atlantic airlines\u201d and utilizing the mcdonnell douglas md - 83 . after many months of a very detailed re - certification process , world atlantic airlines applied for a new airline operating certificate in august 2010 , began proving runs and was certified as a 14 cfr part 121 supplemental carrier in september of 2010 .\nworld atlantic airlines 6355 nw 36th st . ste . 100 virginia gardens , fl united states 33166 tel : 305 - 722 - 6100 \u2022 fax : 305 - 722 - 6102 email : moc . ascylf @ selas\none world is named the world ' s leading airline alliance in the 2014 world travel awards - for the 12th year running .\none world is named the world ' s leading airline alliance for the ninth year running in the world ' s travel awards .\none world is named the world ' s leading airline alliance for the eighth year running in the world ' s travel awards .\none world is named the world ' s leading airline alliance for the seventh year running in the world ' s travel awards .\nfor all flights , world atlantic airlines will provide passengers on the delayed flight notification regarding the status of the delay every 30 minutes while the aircraft is delayed , including the reasons for the tarmac delay , if known .\nsrilankan airlines invited to join one world . its implementation is expected to take 12 - 18 months .\nall one world member airlines serving barcelona co - locate to the airport ' s new terminal 1 .\namerican airlines , british airways , cathay pacific , canadian airlines and qantas announce their intention to form one world and launch an intensive employee communication and training programme .\nlatam airlines announced plans to form joint business with both american airlines and with british airways and iberia in early 2016 .\namerican airlines and japan airlines apply for anti - trust immunity for a joint business agreement between north america and asia .\ntam airlines and us airways join one world in the alliance ' s biggest single - day expansion yet .\nall one world member airlines serving stockholm co - locate to the airport ' s newly expanded terminal 5 .\nduring a delay , world atlantic airlines will provide a comfortable cabin temperature onboard its aircraft , and will ensure operable lavatory facilities as well as adequate medical attention to its passengers , if needed , while the aircraft remains on the tarmac .\none world is named the world ' s best airline alliance for the third year in a row in skytrax ' s world airline awards .\nlatin america ' s leading airline group , created through the merger of lan airlines and tam airlines plus their various affiliates .\ns7 airlines , russia ' s leading domestic carrier , joins one world . its globus operation joins at the same time as a one world affiliate member .\none world is named the world ' s best airline alliance in the 2013 world airline awards run by the skytrax independent airline quality ratings agency .\nwestjet starts participating in the global explorer round - the - world fare offered by all one world members and select airlines that are not part of the alliance .\nthe enforcement office noted that the late payments should have prompted world atlantic to look into whether direct air was following the rules . the department is continuing to investigate direct air\u2019s shutdown .\nin october 2010 , american airlines , british airways and iberia launched a joint business across the north atlantic , enabling them to offer customers even more benefits . finnair joined this grouping in july 2013 .\nworld atlantic airlines complies with all non - discrimination policies as issued by the u . s . department of transportation . a copy of the dot non - discrimination on the basis of disability in air transportation policy can be obtained in the following ways :\nbeing a flight attendant for world atlantic is without a doubt anyone dream job . it is a strict job with a lot of responsibities , but it is very easy going as well .\nthe four one world airlines operating at zurich - american airlines , british airways , finnair and iberia - move their passenger facilities into new amenities at the airport developed specially for them .\ninformation provided is transmitted from this site anonymously and considered confidential unless otherwise specifically noted by the sender . all messages generated from this site are sent directly to world atlantic airlines\u2019 director of safety without sender information unless provided . please fill out the following form :\namerican airlines ' chairman , president and chief executive tom horton is named chairman of one world ' s governing board .\nindia ' s leading airline kingfisher airlines becomes a one world member elect after signing an agreement to join the alliance .\nworld explorer was the first multi - airline round - the - world fare bookable on - line .\na profile of the one world alliance and its member airlines , its history , services and benefits offered and much more .\none world enables its member airlines to offerservices beyond what any individual carrier can provide by itself or bilaterally with another partner .\nfirst airport lounges in the world developed as a one world project opened their doors - at los angeles .\nbritish airways and iberia merged in january 2011 under the umbrella of international airlines group . both airlines continue to operate with their individual brand names .\nthe a + + multilateral , transatlantic joint venture exists between lufthansa \u2013 together with austrian airlines , swiss and brussels airlines \u2013 air canada and the new united airlines ( ua with co ) . a + + emerged from previous bilateral joint ventures between lufthansa and united airlines and air canada , respectively . it covers all of the airlines\u2019 north atlantic routes and associated connecting flights . a + + offers customers a choice of nearly 10000 flights daily to 570 destinations in europe and north america ( usa , canada ) .\none world and its member airlines are among the most frequent award winners in the airline industry . one world itself currently holds six of the 12 leading international awards for airline alliances :\nmalaysia airlines is voted on board one world as a member designate , expected to become part of the alliance in late 2012 .\namerican airlines ' chairman and chief executive gerard arpey succeeds his qantas counterpart geoff dixon as chairman of the one world governing board .\namerican airlines and finnair become the first airlines from different continents to introduce e - ticket interlining , as one world becomes the first of the global alliances to commit to introducing the system across its members .\nestablished originally under the name ; caribbean sun airlines in sep - 2002 , the airline rebranded in 2009 as a result of a transfer of ownership . world atlantic is based at miami international airport and operates domestic and regional charter services . the carrier utilises narrowbody md - 82 equipment .\nmembers elect qatar airways and srilankan start participating in the global explorer round - the - world fare that covers the networks of all one world member airlines and selected carriers outside the alliance .\nmembership cards issued by all one world airlines carry a one world symbol in the appropriate colour , to ensure these most frequent flyers always receive the recognition and privileges to which they are entitled , no matter which one world airline they are flying .\none world named world ' s leading airline alliance for the fourth year running in the world travel awards , which describes itself as the industry ' s biggest award scheme .\nthree of one world ' s most popular consumer fares \u2013 the round - the - world one world explorer and two circle passes \u2013 are opened up for group travel .\none world ' s central management team moves its head office from vancouver to new york , sharing offices in the big apple with american airlines , british airways , finnair , japan airlines , mal\u00e9v and qantas .\nbangkok airways starts participating in global explorer , the round - the - world fare offered by all oneworld members and select other airlines .\nall one world member airlines serving helsinki co - locate in the airport ' s terminal 2 , following the opening of its extension .\none world member airlines serving bangkok co - locate their operations at the city ' s new suvarnabhumi airport as it opens for business .\nworld atlantic airlines is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer . qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race , color , religion , sex , national origin , age , disability , veteran status , sexual orientation , gender identity , or any other protected characteristic under applicable law .\ns7 airlines , russia ' s leading domestic carrier , elected on board as a one world member designate , to join the alliance in 2010 . at the same time , the airline ' s network is covered by the global explorer round - the - fare that features all one world member airlines and some selected airlines not part of the alliance .\none world is named the world ' s best airline by the skytrax independent airline quality ratings agency in the 2014 world airline awards - for the second year in a row .\none world becomes the first global alliance to enable customers to book round - the - world trips via tablet computers .\nderek thompson is a senior editor at the atlantic , where he writes about economics , labor markets , and the media . he is the author of hit makers .\ndelivering its airlines with savings and benefits greater than any can achieve by itself .\none world fares earn frequent flyer points and miles . one world explorer and the circle fares are available for group travel .\none world is named the world ' s best airline alliance for the second year running in the 2005 business traveller awards .\nall but one of the world ' s 20 biggest full - service network airlines are now signed up to one of the three global alliances .\njapan airlines , mal\u00e9v and royal jordanian start offering one world services and benefits in the alliance ' s biggest expansion since its launch in 1999 .\nqantas launches flights between its sydney base and american airlines ' dallas / fort worth home as a key element of closer cooperation between the two airlines across the pacific .\nglobal traveler names one world its best airline alliance for the fourth year running in its gt tested 2013 reader survey , while world travel awards honours one world as 2013 ' s world ' s leading airline alliance , for the 11 th year running .\none world benefits are only available to passengers on scheduled flights that are both operated and marketed by a one world member airline or on a one world member airline affiliate . marketed means there must be a one world airline flight number on the ticket .\nin december 2008 , one world became the first alliance to sell any of its consumer fares on - line , through the booking tool for one world explorer round - the - world fares .\none world is named the world ' s best alliance for on - time flights for the third time running , by flightstats .\nrepublic airlines starts flying as an affiliate member on routes it operates as american eagle .\ntwo more benefits for one world emerald frequent flyers are unveiled \u2013 an extra checked baggage allowance , and the use of fast track lanes through security when flying from select key airports worldwide on select one world member airlines .\none world positions itself as the leading alliance at tokyo haneda , as the airport opens to scheduled international services , with one world airlines offering the most extensive international network from the airport and its biggest japanese domestic operation .\namerican airlines is the first airline in the world to offer interline electronic ticketing with all its global alliance partners when aer lingus and iberia are the final one world partners to start offering this service with the us carrier .\nflight schedules for all one world member airlines , including a full alliance timetable downloadable to pcs , ipads / iphones , pdas , blackberrys or for printing .\nworld atlantic airline policy is one checked baggage per person at an average of 50 pounds not to exceed 70 pounds . all baggage are subject to screening by tsa , private screeners and icao governed screening . baggage may be restricted from travel due to content .\ncopyright \u00a9 2008 - 2012 www . airlines - inform . com . all rights reserved .\nthe hong kong home to cathay pacific and dragonair and the kuala lumpur base of malaysia airlines often vie for the title of the world ' s best airport .\nworld member airlines , who meet regularly to set strategic direction and review progress . the board is currently chaired by ivan chu , chief executive of cathay pacific .\nlatam airlines group selects one world as the global alliance for all its passenger airlines , which means that brazil ' s tam airlines will leave the star alliance to join one world , along with its paraguay subsidiary , in 2014 ' s second quarter , and lan colombia will join one world as an affiliate member , in the fourth quarter of 2013 . with chile ' s lan airlines flying as a full member of one world since june 2000 and lan argentina , lan ecuador and lan peru added since as affiliate members , it means that all of latin america ' s top airline group will be part of the same global airline alliance .\nall one world airlines serving madrid move into the airport ' s new eur6 billion terminal 4 in the alliance ' s biggest co - location activity to date .\nthe unveiling of a standard one world llivery that all member airlines will adopt on a proportion of their fleets as a symbol of their renewed commitment to the alliance .\nto mark japan airlines ' impending accession , one world links with the visit japan campaign to support its drive to boost tourism to japan \u2013 and jal reveals a special one world livery that it will paint on a number of its aircraft .\nin the drive to reduce costs , airlines can achieve substantial efficiencies through working more closely together .\nfor those passengers with special needs , world atlantic airlines transports all types of wheelchairs including folding , collapsible or non - folding un - powered wheelchairs , electric powered wheelchairs , and electric powered carts . advance notification is required for all electrical equipment and a minimum of two hours is required for check - in of any electrical equipment to ensure it meets all dangerous goods handling requirements .\nwaa\u2019s plan is divided into two time components whereby world atlantic airlines will provide and / or take action . the first time threshold is designated at two hours after departure from the gate or after landing and en - route to parking location at the gate . the second time threshold will be at the three hour point for domestic flights and at the four hour point for international flights .\nhello future world atlantic airlines passenger ! ! ! please spend at least five minutes reviewing information from each of the government sites below . these websites will inform you as to what you are allowed to travel with in your checked and carry - on luggage . if you have further doubt , please feel free to contact your charter representative our contact us at 305 - 722 - 6100 .\nkingfisher airlines implementation as a one world member airline is put on hold to allow the airline time to strengthen its financial position . it remains a member elect of the alliance .\nthe alliance ' s latin american partner completes the change of its name from lanchile to lan airlines .\nfinnair becomes the first one world member in europe to decorate aircraft in a special one world livery to mark the 10th anniversary of its invitation to join .\nfor all flights , world atlantic airlines will provide passengers on the delayed flight notification beginning 30 minutes after scheduled departure time ( including any revised departure time that passengers were notified about before boarding ) and every 30 minutes thereafter that they have the opportunity to deplane from the aircraft if it is at the gate or another disembarkation area with the door open , provided the opportunity to deplane actually exists .\n\u201cour public charter rules are designed to protect consumers from sudden cancellations and being stranded away from home with no return flight , \u201d said u . s . transportation secretary ray lahood . \u201cwe will continue to hold airlines and charter operators accountable when they fail to respect the rights of charter passengers . \u201d world atlantic stopped flying charters for direct air on march 13 , following a week in which direct air failed to pay the carrier all the money it was owed for operating the flights . a number of payments prior to that were late . numerous passengers did not receive the service they paid direct air for when world atlantic canceled the remaining flights it was scheduled to operate for direct air .\noffer almost 12 , 750 flights a day - an average of one one world airline departure or arrival somewhere around the world every three seconds around the clock .\nflybe finland becomes a one world affiliate member on routes it operates for finnair .\naustralian business traveller names one world its best airline alliance in its debut awards .\none world links with westjet to launch a joint corporate sales programme in canada .\njapan airlines reaffirms its membership of one world and its commitment to expand co - operation with its alliance partners , after a review of its alliance strategy prompted by its overall business restructuring .\nworld , including aer lingus , alaska airlines , bangkok airways , fiji airways , meridianafly , westjet and some flights operated by air tahiti nui and jetstar , extending the destinations covered still further .\none world ' s biggest co - location project in asia is completed with british airways moving alongside all the alliance ' s other airlines serving tokyo narita in the airport ' s terminal 2 .\nmexicana joins one world , along with affiliates mexicanaclick and mexicanalink \u2013 adding mexico and central america ' s leading airline to the world ' s leading quality airline alliance .\nworld atlantic was one of several carriers operating flights for direct air , a charter operator also known as myrtle beach direct air & tours , which ceased operating in march . direct air arranged charters from a number of cities in the midwest and northeast to myrtle beach , s . c . and cities in florida .\nqantas starts moving alongside american airlines at los angeles , smoothing transfers for passengers flying between australia and the usa .\nfor futher information : united airlines worldwide media relations , 872 - 825 - 8640 , media . relations @ urltoken\nthese member airlines position one world as the number one alliance on most scores in the usa , latin america , the middle east and the pacific , with a strong presence in europe and asia .\npress releases , images and other media information \u2013 and a downloadable one world screensaver .\nskywest and expressjet become one world affiliate members on routes they operate for american eagle .\none world named the world ' s best airline alliance in what is believed to be the first major award recognising this sector of the travel industry - the 2002 business traveller awards , based on a poll among some of the world ' s most frequent flyers .\nfor the purpose of this plan a tarmac delay ( hereinafter a\ndelay\n) is defined under part 259 as :\nthe holding of an aircraft on the ground either before taking off or after landing with no opportunity for its passengers to deplane .\nworld atlantic airlines commits that should a plane be delayed in a manner that passengers cannot deplane , either before departure or after landing , that the following amenities and assistance will be provided .\niag and japan airlines file for regulatory approval for a joint business between jal and british airways between europe and japan .\nworld affiliates operate flights to some 80 destinations in 20 countries and territories . jal and its\njetstar asia , jetstar japan and jetstar pacific start participating in global explorer , the round - the - world fare offered by all one world members and selected carriers outside the alliance .\none world unveils a new , one - stop , easy - to use service to meet the travel needs for conventions , conferences , exhibitions and special events \u2013 one world events .\none world becomes the first global airline alliance to enable corporate customers to complete contracts electronically .\nqantas group chief executive officer geoff dixon becomes chairman of one world ' s governing board .\none world names best airline alliance for the third year running by global traveler magazine , and retains the magazine ' s wines on the wing award as the alliance whose airlines serve the best wines in - flight .\none world becomes the only global alliance to enable customers to fly throughout its network , with multiple connections , on electronic tickets only , with the completion of interline e - ticketing links between all its member airlines .\none world becomes the first in the travel industry to sell multi - airline round - the - world fares on - line with the launch of its internet booking engine for one world explorer . this is also the first time any alliance fare has been sold on - line .\nsrilankan airlines joins , as the first carrier from the indian sub - continent to become part of any global airline alliance .\njapan airlines elected on board . it is expected to start offering the alliance ' s services and benefits in early 2007 .\nlufthansa and swiss customers can benefit from new codeshares with singapore airlines on further routes in southeast asia and the southwest pacific .\nchicago , june 8 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - united airlines ( ual ) today reported may 2018 operational results .\ndetails on the alliance ' s innovative and attractively priced fare products , including a tool for helping plan one world explorer round - the - world journeys , along with the booking tool .\npremier traveler names one world best airline alliance in its best of 2013 awards \u2013 on top of the six other\nbest alliance\nawards gained by one world in the past year .\na spanish version of its popular round - the - world booking tool is launched , making one world the only alliance offering an on - line booking facility in any language besides english .\nregulators in europe and the usa approve the proposed transatlantic joint business agreement between american airlines , british airways and iberia and the application for anti - trust immunity between those three airlines and the alliance ' s other transatlantic operators , finnair and royal jordanian .\nbusiness traveller names one world best alliance in its 2016 awards , for the fourth year running .\nmexicana elected a member designate , to join one world in 2009 along with affiliate click mexicana .\ncathay pacific deputy chairman and chief executive david turnbull becomes chairman of the one world governing board .\nalliances help boost airlines ' revenues and provide opportunities to maintain more routes and frequencies , by transferring passengers between members ' networks .\nin madrid , all on - line member airlines moved into the eur6 billion terminal 4 at the spanish capital in february 2006 .\namerican airlines and british airways extend their code - sharing to their first transatlantic routes , between the usa and the uk regions .\nthe new commercial joint venture the lufthansa group and singapore airlines ( sia ) signed back in november 2015 is bearing its first fruit . collaboration partners lufthansa , singapore airlines ( sia ) and swiss international air lines ( swiss ) are expanding their codeshare agreements .\nfor futher information : united airlines worldwide media relations , + 1 - 872 - 825 - 8640 , media . relations @ urltoken\nthis joint venture between lufthansa and ana , japan\u2019s largest airline , was launched in early 2012 . austrian airlines and swiss joined the strategic joint venture in april 2013 . the cooperation covers all 196 weekly flights on 11 of the participating airlines\u2019 routes between japan and europe\nour member airlines together serve 150 plus countries with flights to more than a thousand destinations , many more than any individual airline can offer itself - with the one world network focused on the most important cities for international business travellers .\non - line enhancements to make booking flights on all of its member airlines easier than ever before - whether they are frequent flyer award redemption flights or regular tickets . this puts one world on track to be the first alliance :\none of the world ' s leading international airlines . with its affiliates , it serves some 230 airports in 90 territories , with its main hub london heathrow , the main gateway to the world ' s number one business city . with its iberia partner and their affiliates , it carried nearly 90 million people in its latest year .\nbritish airways and japan airlines followed suit , between europe and japan , in late 2012 , with finnair joining them in early 2014 .\nwe are in a unique position at united to connect these students to the world ,\nsaid sharon grant , vice president of community affairs at united airlines .\nit is exciting to share in this journey , one that we hope will provide a new perspective on their lives and dramatically expand their views of the world .\nworld ' s qantas the only member of a global alliance operating a full domestic network within australia .\nqatar airways invited to join one world . its implementation is expected to take 12 - 18 months .\nanother 30 or so airlines are affiliate members \u2013 including american eagle , china ' s cathay dragon , denmark ' s sun - air , latam airlines argentina , brazil , colombia , ecuador and peru , plus south africa ' s comair and the transatlantic premium service carrier openskies .\nchicago , july 18 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - united airlines ( ual ) today announced its second - quarter 2017 financial results .\nlan colombia joins as an affiliate member \u2013 the final part of the lan group to join one world .\none world launches a new downloadable timetable showing schedules for all its members and their code - share partners .\niberia president fernando conte succeeds his finnair counterpart keijo suila as chairman of one world ' s governing board .\nwith signing a joint venture with air china in september 2016 , the lufthansa group is consistently moving forward with its strategy for asia . this joint venture with the national flag carrier of the people\u2019s republic of china is of particular significance as it considerably strengthens the presence of lufthansa group airlines in the world\u2019s second most important air traffic market . as well as lufthansa and air china , the agreement also extends to lufthansa\u2019s subsidiaries , austrian airlines and swiss international airlines . this intensified cooperation kicks off as part of the 2017 summer flight schedule .\none of the most highly rated and fastest growing airlines worldwide and the only one of the major gulf carriers to have joined a global alliance .\none world wins three more\nbest airline alliance\nawards - from global traveler for the sixth year running , from premier traveler for the third year running , and from world travel awards for the 13th year running .\nworld carrier in a specific continent or region . they offer a great value way to travel around a region .\nthese two initiatives provide one world with world - class , state - of - the - art facilities at the alliance ' s two main european hubs , with heathrow terminal 5 named by skytrax as the world ' s best airport terminal and madrid terminal 4 a runner - up . at its other main hub in the continent , the new helsinki airport , home of finnair , is regularly voted the world ' s best airport for its size .\nlocal city information for many major destinations , along with visa and health requirements for every country in the world .\none world is named the best airline alliance in the 2014 business traveller awards - for the second successive year .\none world launches an it hub , making it easier and more efficient to add new recruits to the alliance .\none world launches its new website \u2013 featuring an interactive map showing all the destinations and routes its members serve .\nmore new benefits are added for the most loyal customers of one world member airlines - priority baggage delivery for frequent flyers with emerald or sapphire tier status in any oneworld member airline ' s loyalty programme and an additional check - in baggage allowance for sapphire cardholders .\nto be compliant with department of transportation\u2019s enhanced protections for airline passengers regulations ( 14 cfr part 259 ) , world atlantic airlines ( waa ) has established a tarmac delay contingency plan , and has committed sufficient resources to implement the plan . waa has coordinated the plan with all of the airports it serves on a charter basis . in the unlikely event of a long onboard delay prior to takeoff or upon landing , our system operationscontrol center will coordinate with the pilot - in - command on the aircraft , the local airport operations team , and authorities at the airport to implement our plan .\nto be compliant with department of transportation\u2019s enhanced protections for airline passengers regulations ( 14 cfr part 259 ) , world atlantic airlines ( waa ) has established a tarmac delay contingency plan , and has committed sufficient resources to implement the plan . waa has coordinated the plan with all of the airports it serves on a charter basis . in the unlikely event of a long onboard delay prior to takeoff or upon landing , our system operations control center will coordinate with the pilot - in - command on the aircraft , the local airport operations team , and authorities at the airport to implement our plan .\nthe lufthansa group has participated in three strategically and commercially important joint ventures : the a + + transatlantic joint venture with united airlines and air canada , the j + bilateral europe / japan joint venture with all nippon airways ( ana ) and the commercial europe - southeast asia and southwest pacific with singapore airlines .\nwhich , through its merger with us airways , has become the biggest airline in the usa \u2013 and the world .\ncarry 530 million passengers a year \u2013 a thousand boarding a one world flight every minute , 24 hours a day .\ncathay pacific chief executive ivan chu succeeds his iag counterpart willie walsh as chairman of one world ' s governing board .\none world marks the 10th anniversary of lan joining by reaffirming its determination to remain latin america ' s leading alliance .\nwidely recognized as latin america ' s leading airline group , created through the merger of lan airlines , tam airlines and their affiliates , serving nearly 150 cities in 25 countries . it carried nearly 70 million passengers in 2015 , from hubs at santiago de chile , buenos aires , bogota , lima , quito and guayaquil\nestablished a customer solutions team to provide agents with creative solutions such as using nearby airports , other airlines or ground transportations to get customers to their final destination .\nthe three main airline alliances , including oneworld , now account for almost two - thirds of the total world airline capacity ( asks ) \u2013 and more than 75 per cent of air travel spend between the world ' s top 100 business cities .\none world offers more opportunities to earn and redeem frequent flyer rewards - and more airport lounges to use on your travels .\nworld ceo rob gurney are function heads for commercial , membership and customer experience , finance and it , and corporate communications .\noneworld is named the world ' s best airline alliance in the 2015 business traveller awards - for the third year running .\nglobal traveler magazine names one world best airline alliance in its 2014 gt tested reader survey - for the fifth year running .\npremier traveler magazine names one world its best airline alliance in its 2014 awards - for the second year in a row .\niberia express , the new short to mediumhaul airline launched by the iberia group , joins one world as an affiliate member .\none world named best airline alliance by global traveler for the second year running in its gt tested reader survey 2011 awards .\none world also has some 30 affiliate members , airlines who provide regional services in association with the alliance ' s members . they include : american eagle ; british airways franchisees comair ( of south africa ) and sun - air ( denmark ) and subsidiaries openskies and ba cityflyer ; iberia regional air nostrum and iberia express ; cathay pacific sister cathay dragon ; jal group subsidiaries j - air and japan transocean air ; latam affiliates in argentina , brazil , colombia , ecuador and peru ; qantaslink carriers airlink , eastern australia airlines and sunstate airlines , and s7 ' s globus . latam ' s paraguayan affiliate will join soon .\namerican eagle , aadvantage , aadvantage executive platinum , aadvantage platinum and aadvantage gold are marks of american airlines inc . american eagle is american ' s regional airline affiliate .\nnew one world priority signage is unveiled to make it easier for frequent flyers to spot where they can take advantage of their oneworld benefits at airports around the world . it will be installed at all 1 , 000 plus airports on the alliance network .\na chance for customers to win a pair of business class tickets for travel all the way around the world on one world ' s airline members , simply by saying what services and benefits they would most like the alliance to offer in the future .\nworld staff and airport signs providing assistance in unfamiliar airports and global support centres to troubleshoot snags before they occur at key hubs .\none world named best airline alliance by global traveler in the leading business travel magazine ' s gt tested reader survey 2010 awards .\nexpanded responsibilities for several executive leaders to better serve customers , lead employees and focus on becoming the world ' s leading airline .\none of the biggest carriers in the asia - pacific region and the japanese flagcarrier . from the group ' s main hubs of tokyo narita and haneda , japan airlines and its\nactivity across the alliance is managed by the omc ' s team of some 25 full - time professionals , in liaison with working groups drawn from executives across all member airlines .\nunlike the traditional form of cooperation in an airline alliance , joint ventures are subject to much stricter legal regulations . the prerequisite for such close coordination is antitrust immunity from the competition authorities based on the contractual arrangements governing the joint ventures . austrian airlines , brussels airlines and swiss in the lufthansa group have also all been granted antitrust immunity with the joint venture partners .\nfrequent flyers , depending on status , have access to more than 650 airport lounges worldwide , including many voted the world ' s best .\none world is named as the most punctual airline alliance in flightstats ' on - time performance awards 2014 - for the second successive time .\nthree of the alliance ' s most popular fares - one world explorer and its two circle tickets - are opened up to group travel .\none world launches a global frequent flyer promotion , offering up to 15 , 000 bonus miles - its first such promotion for five years .\nswiss international air lines released from its commitment to join one world after an agreement between the airline and established one world partner british airways to drop the bilateral commercial agreement they signed in october 2003 , which was a fundamental condition of it becoming a member of the global alliance .\nat one world ' s main north american hub , dallas / fort worth , the us $ 1 . 2 billion international terminal d opened in october 2006 . elsewhere , american airlines is virtually rebuilding its new york jfk and miami terminals . lan ' s santiago base is widely recognized as the best airport in south america .\nsingapore airlines customers can now make the most of more than 20 codeshare routes via the lufthansa group\u2019s munich and zurich hubs to travel comfortably and conveniently to and from various destinations within europe .\nmembers of one world are proud of their reputations for high quality service - setting standards for the rest of the industry to follow . to ensure a consistently high level of customer service across all member airlines , one world has established a set of quality standards which are monitored regularly . they cover areas such as check - in , lounges , boarding experience , cabin crew , meals , seat comfort , punctuality , in - flight entertainment , aircraft cleanliness and baggage handling .\nworld airline industry crisis leads to a change of focus - onto helping members achieve cost savings and build revenues beyond what they could accomplish individually .\nwe were delighted to unveil the united airlines early learning center with @ warren _ village in denver as part of our commitment to lifting up communities where our employees & customers live and work . # beingunited\none world receives the debut airline alliance on - time performance award from the independent flightstats organization , as airline alliance with the most punctual operation in 2012 .\nlan argentina becomes the second airline in the alliance to decorate an aircraft in a special one world livery , to mark the first anniversary of its joining .\none world ' s biggest yet airport co - location project begins with british airways beginning its move into the new terminal 5 at its london heathrow base .\nin october 2010 , a project was completed to bring all the alliance ' s airlines serving tokyo narita alongside one another in terminal 2 . at the same time , its carriers co - located their international operations at tokyo haneda , establishing one world as the alliance with the most extensive international network and the biggest domestic operation at asia ' s newest international hub .\nfor example , many people have pointed out that united might have avoided the entire fiasco by simply offering the passengers more money to leave the plane . by law , airlines are required to offer compensation\u2014up to four times the value of the ticket , or $ 1 , 350\u2014before booting customers from the flight . but a free - market solution would require the airlines to raise the compensation offer indefinitely until somebody accepted the offer . it\u2019s a simple matter of fairness : if airlines are legally permitted to make false promises\u2014and to overbook a flight is , essentially , to promise a service that cannot be fulfilled\u2014they ought to pay market price to compensate people for the unfulfilled promise . instead , airlines are permitted to practice a kind of bizarro capitalism , in which they can overbook with impunity and throw people off the plane after they reject an arbitrary fee .\nour partnership with united airlines affirms and expands our commitment to connect young americans from disparate backgrounds to one another and to the world ,\nsaid eliza pesuit , executive director at global glimpse .\nwith united by our side , more students will return home with the skills , confidence , and perspective to tackle complex issues in their local and global community .\none world was the first of the global airline alliances to establish a central unit to drive the management of the alliance , its future growth and customer offerings .\nairberlin \u2013 europe ' s sixth biggest airline and germany ' s second largest \u2013 becomes a one world member elect , lining up to join in early 2012 .\none world launches a special website for its japanese - speaking customers . urltoken is a complete replica of the alliance ' s main website , but in japanese .\nby coordinating key areas and virtually bundling resources , airlines can make better use of available capacity . this becomes easier with harmonized , combinable fares and the joint marketing of flights , which takes advantage of the partners\u2019 sales strength in their home markets . corporate customers and travel agencies in particular benefit from having a single point of contact for all airlines when the airlines bundle together a wide range of offers in an easy - to - manage agreement like this . individual travelers benefit most from the ability to combine segments to reach their destination and from the increased availability of special fares and additional seating capacity so that they can use their bonus miles for free tickets .\nimage of we were delighted to unveil the united airlines early learning center with @ warren _ village in denver as part of our commitment to lifting up communities where our employees & customers live and work . # beingunited urltoken\nunited ' s award - winning eco - skies program represents the company ' s commitment to the environment and the actions taken every day to create a sustainable future . in 2017 , air transport world ( atw ) magazine named united the eco - airline of the year for the second time since the airline launched the eco - skies program . this year , united airlines ranked no . 1 among global carriers in newsweek ' s global 500 green rankings , one of the most recognized environmental performance assessments of the world ' s largest publicly traded companies .\nworld customer journey , from lounges to the in - flight product , will help passengers arrive at their destinations fresh , well rested , and ready to do business .\nworld is the only alliance to offer this sort of pass covering all six continents , excluding antarctica . prices are based on the number of sectors selected and their length .\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 one world management company ( omc ) was established in vancouver , canada , in may 2000 , moving in june 2011 to new york , enabling the central alliance team to keep their finger right on the pulse of the world ' s single biggest market for air travel , with the city ' s airports used by 110 million passengers a year ."]}
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( 05 . 18 . 02 . 00 . 11 )\nskyward aviation 2008 limited ( \u201cskyward\u201d ) owned a residential property that was badly damaged and subsequently red - zoned following the 2010 and 2011 canterbury earthquakes . skyward elected to sell the property to the canterbury earthquake recovery authority ( cera ) at its 2007 value and settled the earthquake commission\u2019s portion of the claim .\nin addition to awarding the 2016 leader in excellence winners , skyward revealed its new family access toolkit .\nskyward contented it had the right to elect under which option payment was to be made . skyward argued it was entitled to be reimbursed up to the estimated costs of rebuilding or repairing the house on its present site ( option ( a ) ) . if skyward was limited to option ( c ) , it was not limited to houses comparable to the original house . skyward calculated tower\u2019s liability at $ 683 , 000\nsupreme court findings the supreme court unanimously found for skyward and upheld the decision of the court of appeal .\nskyward : loading page . . . 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( 05 . 18 . 02 . 00 . 14 - 11 . 7 )\nfor the second year at icon , skyward honored the recipients of its leader in excellence award , an accolade that recognizes k - 12 districts and individual administrators using skyward to make a difference in education and inspire new ideas and initiatives .\nskyward\u2019s innovative capabilities and products are delivered by skyward\u2019s talented team of professionals . our fresh perspectives , pioneering approaches and engineering and technological expertise consistently equip our customers and partners with tangible results on time , on schedule , and on budget .\nskyward successfully appealed the high court decision to the court of appeal . tower then appealed that decision to the supreme court .\nskyward may mean an insured is entitled to significantly more money than their insurer has offered . if you are unsure or think the skyward decision may apply to your property please contact simon munro , jonathan nicolle or a member of our litigation team .\n\u201cour student and family access portals are designed to keep families engaged , and empower students to be accountable for their education . skyward strives to help administrators , educators and parents improve outcomes through transparency and accessibility , \u201d said ray ackerlund , vice president of sales and marketing at skyward . \u201cbeing honored as a cool tool by edtech digest demonstrates that skyward delivers on this goal . \u201d\nindividuals who are leaders and inspire peers through their use of skyward\u2019s solution , and school districts that use skyward to innovate and enhance education , are eligible to receive the award . winners earn one free registration to the 15th annual skyward international conference ( icon ) at tradewinds island resort in st . pete beach , fla . , and will be recognized for their success at an awards ceremony on march 9 , 2017 .\nskyward mobile access provides intuitive access for students , parents , and school staff that currently use skyward\u2019s family access , student access , educator access , or employee access . skyward mobile access will automatically locate your district and take you instantly to your vital information such as grades , attendance , discipline , payroll , time off , and more ! please contact your school district with questions , comments or concerns about the app . note : your school district must activate skyward mobile access automatic setup in order for this application to locate your school district and connect to it .\nsignificance of the decision the skyward decision further clarifies the meaning of tower\u2019s provider house ( maxi protection ) policy and compliments the o\u2019loughlin decision . since the wording of many insurances policies can be broadly similar , the skyward decision may be relevant to people insured under different policies or by different insurance companies .\nskyward personnel are recognized experts in their fields , having received numerous awards and recognition for their contributions to the technical community . a sample of these honors include :\nstevens point , wis . ( sept . 27 , 2016 ) \u00ad\u2013 skyward , an industry leading k - 12 school administrative software provider , is accepting entries for its third annual leader in excellence awards . the program recognizes k - 12 districts and individuals using skyward\u2019s solution to enhance education and inspire innovative ideas and initiatives .\nour skyward support team can provide tier 1 phone and email support , as well as training and project management as you transition to skyward from other software . we can offer even more value by providing essential services like peims / tsds support , software consultation , data - export automation , and on - demand training at an affordable cost .\nregion 10 is one of only two education service centers designated to support skyward\u2019s student information software . why is that important ? chances are you already turn to region 10 for information , training , professional and technical assistance and more , so why not turn to our experienced , texas - 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12 software provider , as well as one - on - one interaction with district peers , industry experts , and skyward executives .\nnext year\u2019s international conference is slated for wednesday , march 8 \u2013 friday , march 10 , 2017 at tradewinds island resort in st . pete beach , florida . for more information on skyward icon , visit\n\u201cthe education environment is ever - changing , and we know that districts face many challenges each day , \u201d said scott glinski , president of skyward . \u201cicon is a great networking opportunity for our district partners to come together with skyward\u2019s leadership team and technology experts . we share ways to help district leaders meet and overcome challenges and collaborate with our users to brainstorm ideas that will shape the future of our products and services . \u201d\nthe education environment is ever - changing , and we know that districts face many challenges each day ,\nsaid scott glinski , president of skyward .\nicon is a great networking opportunity for our district partners to come together with skyward ' s leadership team and technology experts . we share ways to help district leaders meet and overcome challenges and collaborate with our users to brainstorm ideas that will shape the future of our products and services .\nnext year ' s international conference is slated for wednesday , march 8 - 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github pairing confirms the company ' s rebirth as an open source friend . data tools on the azure cloud are . . .\nintegrating data into power bi for analysis can be a challenge , but microsoft ' s common data service for analytics technology is . . .\nupdates to power bi report server expand the on - premises platform ' s reporting functionality and increase the number of data . . .\nthe detroit pistons needed help getting the most out of salesforce , so they turned to appexchange - - although the abundance of . . .\nsalesforce has adapted its crm for nonprofits , giving activists a lower - cost way to track fundraising , organize activities and . . .\nat salesforce connections , salesforce builds off its google partnership announced at dreamforce by releasing new integrations . . .\n. . . . have a safe and fun summer . . . . be sure to opt - in for direct text messages from stephenville isd . . . .\nteachers log in to their personal gradebook to enter grades , attendance and see student / class information .\nthe stephenville independent school district web site and the other technology department programs and services are intended to further the educational mission of sisd .\nsecond part of a touching drama of a handicapped teenager and her quest for the freedom of the skies .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 frameset / / en\nurltoken\nall old records were microfilmed during the 1960\u2019s . chartrand school\u2019s records were the oldest found . class records start in september 1892 for grades one through eight . student names in the old class records indicate the french heritage of cahokia with names of montine , toussaint , parrin , chartrand , clodeau , morineau and montaigne . records end with the closing of chartrand in the late 60\u2019s . the school was up for sale during 1977 but did not sell . the building was finally transferred to the village of sauget in 1981 for $ 1 . 00 and other good and valuable consideration . the building has since been torn down .\nmicrofilm records at the school district indicate an elementary school named lincoln school with school district number of 190 . it housed students first through eighth grades . first date shows that school started on september 1 , 1924 , and last records indicate classes were there until 1940 . records did not indicate where the building was located .\npitzman elementary school records indicate school classes from 1941 through 1953 . the school was closed and was \u201cfor sale\u201d several times during the late 70\u2019s and early 80\u2019s . the district then leased it to s . i . u . for several years and for a time holy family parish used it when they were rebuilding . in 1990 the district reopened the school with a program called elf , a pilot program for pre - school 3 - and 4 - year olds . the school closed at the end of the 2000 - 2001 school year and the pre - school program transferred to jerome school . the building was leased to siu - e head start in 2001 until september 2011 .\njerome elementary school records indicate that school was in session starting in 1895 . during the early 1980\u2019s enrollment dropped and jerome was closed except for a section used by special education . parts of the school were leased to siu for head start and st . catherine laboure leased the gym for their students for several years . district enrollment picked up some during the late 1980\u2019s and the district reopened jerome in august 1990 . in august 2001 , jerome school became jerome early childhood center for the district , housing early childhood special education , pre - k , kindergarten readiness and kindergarten classes . as of september 2012 , the district was restructured to offer kindergarten and early childhood special education classes there . at the end of the 2012 - 2013 school year , jerome early childhood center closed its doors as part of an effort to cut $ 1 . 5 million from the district\u2019s budget . those classes will be disbursed throughout the district as part of the restructuring plan for 13 - 14 .\nchenot elementary school was in session from 1957 until it closed in 1983 because of a drop in enrollment . the school was leased to concerned citizens of centreville for six years . in 1989 the district sold the building to new macedonia baptist church .\nrecords indicate that cahokia elementary school started in 1955 and closed at the end of the 1975 - 76 school year . the building was offered for sale during 1977 and leased to the village of cahokia for several years and was finally sold in 1980 to the village of cahokia for $ 1 . 00 and other good and valuable consideration . the village of cahokia used the building as a fitness center for a period of time and now houses their department of housing in the building .\ncenterville elementary school records start with 1943 ; the school was closed at the end of the 2011 - 2012 school year . helen huffman elementary school records indicate an opening in 1960 and is still open . records at elizabeth morris elementary school start in 1963 and the school is still in session as is penniman elementary school whose records start in 1960 . beginning in august 2014 , penniman elementary school moved from annunciation court to 1826 jerome lane , the campus previously occupied by cahokia school of choice . lalumier elementary school opened in 1964 and is still open .\nin july 1956 , a non - high school district number 202 was dissolved and the two elementary school districts , 182 and 184 , were divided between cahokia school district 187 and east st . louis district 189 with cahokia receiving 1 / 3 of the assessed valuation of district 182 and 1 / 3 of the pupils . east st . louis district 189 received 2 / 3 of the assessed valuation and 2 / 3 of the pupils plus all three elementary schools , namely lafayette , garrison , and jmd brown .\nwirth junior high school was housed in a building on the cahokia high school grounds until 1963 when a building was opened on mousette lane for the wirth junior high school . wirth junior high school became wirth middle school in the late 1990\u2019s and is still open . oliver parks middle school ( attached to wirth middle school ) opened in august 2000 and houses the district\u2019s sixth grade students . school names were combined in august 2002 , and the complex housed the 6th - 7th - 8th grades , referred to as wirth / parks middle school . in 2008 , this complex returned to its original design , with oliver parks 6th grade center housing district sixth grade students ; and wirth middle school instructing district seventh and eighth grade students . district restructuring brought changes for the 2009 - 10 and 2010 - 11 school years with the whole complex divided into a tenth grade cahokia high school east , freshman academy , and wirth school of choice for grades k - 8 . effective for the 2012 - 13 school year , the wirth complex became known as the 7th grade academy , 8th grade academy , and oliver parks ( housed grades 4 - 6 ) . oliver parks returned as oliver parks 6th grade center as part of the district restructuring plan for 13 - 14 and housed all district sixth graders .\ncahokia school of choice opened august 2008 . property , which included school buildings formerly known as st . catherine\u2019s laboure parochial school , was purchased from the belleville archdiocese and transformed into a campus for grades kindergarten through twelve . students were selected for enrollment in this school on a first - come first - served basis . mr . gustavo cotto - rodriguez has served as principal since the school opened . effective for the 13 - 14 school year and as part of the district\u2019s restructuring plan , the high school portion of the cahokia school of choice was closed and housed k - 8 students . effective for the 14 - 15 school year , the cahokia school of choice moved from 1826 jerome lane to 1700 jerome lane and became the estelle sauget school of choice .\n1951 - 52 - 1958 - 59 aaron brien 1959 - 60 - 1967 - 68 robert catlett 1968 - 69 - 1970 - 71 eugene rodemich 1971 - 72 - 1975 - 76 noah neace 1976 - 77 - 1983 - 84 freeman greer 1984 - 85 - 1987 - 88 robert williamson 1988 - 89 - 1994 - 95 elmer h . kirchoff , ph . d . 1995 - 96 - 1999 - 2000 robert h . bresnahan , ph . d . 2000 - 01 - 2004 - 05 jed deets , ed . d . 2005 - 06 - 2009 - 10 jana l . bechtoldt , ed . d . 2010 - 11 - 2011 - 12 pamela d . manning , ph . d . 2012 - 13 - arthur s . ryan\n1951 - 52 - 1954 - 55 w . w . knecht 1955 - 56 - 1956 - 57 wm . malinsky 1957 - 58 - roland keene 1958 - 59 - 1960 - 61 toby hightower 1961 - 62 - 1962 - 63 edward ruddy 1963 - 64 - 1967 - 68 newton buchanan 1968 - 69 - eugene holmes 1969 - 70 - 1971 - 72 joe wilkerson 1972 - 73 - 1977 - 78 leonard stephens 1978 - 79 - 1983 - 84 earl lee 1984 - 85 - 1987 - 88 david midkiff 1988 - 89 - 1998 - 99 lawrence taylor 1999 - 2000 2002 - 03 richard buxton 2003 - 04 - dec 2005 edward harris 2006 - 07 - 2009 - 10 pam manning 2010 - 11 - feb . 2012 terrance gaddy feb . 2012 \u2013 june 2012 michael rumsey 2012 - 13 - kevin bement\ncahokia board of education , 1700 jerome lane , cahokia cahokia senior high school , 800 range lane , cahokia estelle sauget school of choice , 1700 jerome lane , cahokia 7th grade academy & 8th grade academy ( wirth complex ) , 1900 mousette lane , cahokia huffman elementary school , 600 st . robert drive , cahokia lalumier elementary school , 6702 bond avenue , centreville maplewood elementary school , 600 jerome lane , cahokia e . morris elementary school , 1500 andrews drive , cahokia oliver parks 6th grade center , 1900 mousette lane , cahokia penniman elementary school , 1826 jerome lane , cahokia\nthe document to the left does not include information from the 2009 - 2010 district restructuring or the 2012 - 2013 district restructuring .\ntrack - 800m - garnett kohler 2000 track - high jump - joe baysdell 2001 track - pole vault - ben petitpren 2002 wrestling - 215 wt . - keith peterson 2006 track - shot put - tyler crenshaw 2014\ni have a dream that one day on the red hills of georgia , sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood . martin luther king jr . , 1963\nby 1960 , the united states was on the verge of a major social change . american society had always been more open and fluid than that of the nations in most of the rest of the world . still , it had been dominated primarily by old - stock , white males . during the 1960s , groups that previously had been submerged or subordinate began more forcefully and successfully to assert themselves : african americans , native americans , women , the white ethnic offspring of the \u201cnew immigration , \u201d and latinos . much of the support they received came from a young population larger than ever , making its way through a college and university system that was expanding at an unprecedented pace . frequently embracing \u201ccountercultural\u201d life styles and radical politics , many of the offspring of the world war ii generation emerged as advocates of a new america characterized by a cultural and ethnic pluralism that their parents often viewed with unease .\nthe struggle of african americans for equality reached its peak in the mid - 1960s . after progressive victories in the 1950s , african americans became even more committed to nonviolent direct action . groups like the southern christian leadership conference ( sclc ) , made up of african - american clergy , and the student nonviolent coordinating committee ( sncc ) , composed of younger activists , sought reform through peaceful confrontation .\nin 1960 african - american college students sat down at a segregated woolworth\u2019s lunch counter in north carolina and refused to leave . their sit - in captured media attention and led to similar demonstrations throughout the south . the next year , civil rights workers organized \u201cfreedom rides , \u201d in which african americans and whites boarded buses heading south toward segregated terminals , where confrontations might capture media attention and lead to change .\nthey also organized rallies , the largest of which was the \u201cmarch on washington\u201d in 1963 . more than 200 , 000 people gathered in the nation\u2019s capital to demonstrate their commitment to equality for all . the high point of a day of songs and speeches came with the address of martin luther king jr . , who had emerged as the preeminent spokesman for civil rights . \u201ci have a dream that one day on the red hills of georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood , \u201d king proclaimed . each time he used the refrain \u201ci have a dream , \u201d the crowd roared .\nthe level of progress initially achieved did not match the rhetoric of the civil rights movement . president kennedy was initially reluctant to press white southerners for support on civil rights because he needed their votes on other issues . events , driven by african americans themselves , forced his hand . when james meredith was denied admission to the university of mississippi in 1962 because of his race , kennedy sent federal troops to uphold the law . after protests aimed at the desegregation of birmingham , alabama , prompted a violent response by the police , he sent congress a new civil rights bill mandating the integration of public places . not even the march on washington , however , could extricate the measure from a congressional committee , where it was still bottled up when kennedy was assassinated in 1963 .\npresident lyndon b . johnson was more successful . displaying negotiating skills he had so frequently employed during his years as senate majority leader , johnson persuaded the senate to limit delaying tactics preventing a final vote on the sweeping civil rights act of 1964 , which outlawed discrimination in all public accommodations . the next year\u2019s voting rights act of 1965 authorized the federal government to register voters where local officials had prevented african americans from doing so . by 1968 a million african americans were registered in the deep south . nationwide , the number of african - american elected officials increased substantially . in 1968 , the congress passed legislation banning discrimination in housing .\nonce unleashed , however , the civil rights revolution produced leaders impatient with both the pace of change and the goal of channeling african americans into mainstream white society . malcolm x , an eloquent activist , was the most prominent figure arguing for african - american separation from the white race . stokely carmichael , a student leader , became similarly disillusioned by the notions of nonviolence and interracial cooperation . he popularized the slogan \u201cblack power , \u201d to be achieved by \u201cwhatever means necessary , \u201d in the words of malcolm x .\nviolence accompanied militant calls for reform . riots broke out in several big cities in 1966 and 1967 . in the spring of 1968 , martin luther king jr . fell before an assassin\u2019s bullet . several months later , senator robert kennedy , a spokesman for the disadvantaged , an opponent of the vietnam war , and the brother of the slain president , met the same fate . to many these two assassinations marked the end of an era of innocence and idealism . the growing militancy on the left , coupled with an inevitable conservative backlash , opened a rift in the nation\u2019s psyche that took years to heal .\nby then , however , a civil rights movement supported by court decisions , congressional enactments , and federal administrative regulations was irreversibly woven into the fabric of american life . the major issues were about implementation of equality and access , not about the legality of segregation or disenfranchisement . the arguments of the 1970s and thereafter were over matters such as busing children out of their neighborhoods to achieve racial balance in metropolitan schools or about the use of \u201caffirmative action . \u201d these policies and programs were viewed by some as active measures to ensure equal opportunity , as in education and employment , and by others as reverse discrimination .\nthe courts worked their way through these problems with decisions that were often inconsistent . in the meantime , the steady march of african americans into the ranks of the middle class and once largely white suburbs quietly reflected a profound demographic change .\nduring the 1950s and 1960s , increasing numbers of married women entered the labor force , but in 1963 the average working woman earned only 63 percent of what a man made . that year betty friedan published the feminine mystique , an explosive critique of middle - class living patterns that articulated a pervasive sense of discontent that friedan contended was felt by many women . arguing that women often had no outlets for expression other than \u201cfinding a husband and bearing children , \u201d friedan encouraged her readers to seek new roles and responsibilities and to find their own personal and professional identities , rather than have them defined by a male - dominated society .\nthe women\u2019s movement of the 1960s and 1970s drew inspiration from the civil rights movement . it was made up mainly of members of the middle class , and thus partook of the spirit of rebellion that affected large segments of middle - class youth in the 1960s .\nreform legislation also prompted change . during debate on the 1964 civil rights bill , opponents hoped to defeat the entire measure by proposing an amendment to outlaw discrimination on the basis of gender as well as race . first the amendment , then the bill itself , passed , giving women a valuable legal tool .\nin 1966 , 28 professional women , including friedan , established the national organization for women ( now ) \u201cto take action to bring american women into full participation in the mainstream of american society now . \u201d while now and similar feminist organizations boast of substantial memberships today , arguably they attained their greatest influence in the early 1970s , a time that also saw the journalist gloria steinem and several other women found ms . magazine . they also spurred the formation of counter - feminist groups , often led by women , including most prominently the political activist phyllis schlafly . these groups typically argued for more \u201ctraditional\u201d gender roles and opposed the proposed \u201cequal rights\u201d constitutional amendment .\npassed by congress in 1972 , that amendment declared in part , \u201cequality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the united states or by any state on account of sex . \u201d over the next several years , 35 of the necessary 38 states ratified it . the courts also moved to expand women\u2019s rights . in 1973 the supreme court in roe v . wade sanctioned women\u2019s right to obtain an abortion during the early months of pregnancy\u2014seen as a significant victory for the women\u2019s movement\u2014but roe also spurred the growth of an anti - abortion movement .\nin the mid - to late - 1970s , however , the women\u2019s movement seemed to stagnate . it failed to broaden its appeal beyond the middle class . divisions arose between moderate and radical feminists . conservative opponents mounted a campaign against the equal rights amendment , and it died in 1982 without gaining the approval of the 38 states needed for ratification .\nin post - world war ii america , americans of mexican and puerto rican descent had faced discrimination . new immigrants , coming from cuba , mexico , and central america\u2014often unskilled and unable to speak english\u2014suffered from discrimination as well . some hispanics worked as farm laborers and at times were cruelly exploited while harvesting crops ; others gravitated to the cities , where , like earlier immigrant groups , they encountered difficulties in their quest for a better life .\nchicanos , or mexican - americans , mobilized in organizations like the radical asociaci\u00f3n nacional mexico - americana , yet did not become confrontational until the 1960s . hoping that lyndon johnson\u2019s poverty program would expand opportunities for them , they found that bureaucrats failed to respond to less vocal groups . the example of black activism in particular taught hispanics the importance of pressure politics in a pluralistic society .\nthe national labor relations act of 1935 had excluded agricultural workers from its guarantee of the right to organize and bargain collectively . but c\u00e9sar ch\u00e1vez , founder of the overwhelmingly hispanic united farm workers , demonstrated that direct action could achieve employer recognition for his union . california grape growers agreed to bargain with the union after ch\u00e1vez led a nationwide consumer boycott . similar boycotts of lettuce and other products were also successful . though farm interests continued to try to obstruct ch\u00e1vez\u2019s organization , the legal foundation had been laid for representation to secure higher wages and improved working conditions .\nhispanics became politically active as well . in 1961 henry b . gonz\u00e1lez won election to congress from texas . three years later eligio ( \u201ckika\u201d ) de la garza , another texan , followed him , and joseph montoya of new mexico went to the senate . both gonz\u00e1lez and de la garza later rose to positions of power as committee chairmen in the house . in the 1970s and 1980s , the pace of hispanic political involvement increased . several prominent hispanics have served in the bill clinton and george w . bush cabinets .\nin the 1950s , native americans struggled with the government\u2019s policy of moving them off reservations and into cities where they might assimilate into mainstream america . many of the uprooted often had difficulties adjusting to urban life . in 1961 , when the policy was discontinued , the u . s . commission on civil rights noted that , for native americans , \u201cpoverty and deprivation are common . \u201d\nin the 1960s and 1970s , watching both the development of third world nationalism and the progress of the civil rights movement , native americans became more aggressive in pressing for their own rights . a new generation of leaders went to court to protect what was left of tribal lands or to recover those which had been taken , often illegally , in previous times . in state after state , they challenged treaty violations , and in 1967 won the first of many victories guaranteeing long - abused land and water rights . the american indian movement ( aim ) , founded in 1968 , helped channel government funds to native - american - controlled organizations and assisted neglected native americans in the cities .\nconfrontations became more common . in 1969 a landing party of 78 native americans seized alcatraz island in san francisco bay and held it until federal officials removed them in 1971 . in 1973 aim took over the south dakota village of wounded knee , where soldiers in the late 19th century had massacred a sioux encampment . militants hoped to dramatize the poverty and alcoholism in the reservation surrounding the town . the episode ended after one native american was killed and another wounded , with a government agreement to re - examine treaty rights ."]}
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", "topic": 1}], "title": "digitalbridge", "paragraphs": ["digitalbridge develops a computer vision technology that offers visualization for home - decoration products . digitalbridge is a private company . david levine is the ceo of digitalbridge . digitalbridge has raised a total of $ 1m in funding . digitalbridge has 1 followers on owler .\nowler has collected 6 screenshots of digitalbridge ' s website since sep 2016 . the latest digitalbridge website design screenshot was captured in jun 2018 .\ndigitalbridge currently has 604 followers on twitter . as of october 2016 digitalbridge had 467 followers . that ' s a 29 percent increase in 1year\ndigitalbridge currently has 149 fans on facebook . as of october 2016 digitalbridge had 5 fans . that ' s a 2880 percent increase in 2 years\nsince digitalbridge was founded in 2013 , it has participated in 2 rounds of funding . in total digitalbridge has raised $ 995 . 3k . digitalbridge ' s last funding round was on feb 2017 for a total of $ 873 . 1k\nthe owler community has estimated the number of employees of digitalbridge to be one .\nwe\u2019ll be keeping an eye on digitalbridge and where the technology ends up being used .\nthe owler community has estimated the revenue of digitalbridge to be less than $ 1m .\ndigitalbridge develops a computer vision technology that offers visualization for home - decoration products . digitalbridge was founded in 2013 . digitalbridge ' s headquarters is located in manchester , england , gb m15 6jj . it has raised 995 . 3k in 2 rounds . . .\ndo you have what it takes to be a digitalbridge customer success manager ? come join the adventure .\ndigitalbridge , a manchester - based innovative computer vision startup that enables consumers to\ntry o . . .\ndigitalbridge communications launches portable high - speed internet service in rexburg , idaho using alvarion\u2019s 802 . 16e wimax platform\nrecently featured in ' tech pitch ' , digitalbridge has secured backing from l marks ' stuart marks for i . . .\nif seeing is believing , then digitalbridge just might convert us all . a manchester , england - based sta . . .\ndigitalbridge communications launches portable high - speed internet service in rexburg , idaho using alvarion\u2019s 802 . 16e wimax platform - alvarion technologies\nas part of john lewis\u2019 jlab accelerator programme , digitalbridge was invited to trial their platform in - store with the retail giant .\naccording to digitalbridge ceo david levine , the latest investment will be used to bolster the businesses development team and improve the platforms ux .\n. @ utahdepofhealth ' s joel hartsel is describing how # healthdata exchange can be strengthened through a # digitalbridge at # apha2017 . urltoken\nlast week , phii hosted a governance meeting for # digitalbridge , attended by organizations committed to bridging # publichealth & # healthcare . urltoken\nthe startup makes money each time an end - user uploads a picture of their room via integration with digitalbridge\u2019s api or white label solution .\ndigitalbridge is a u . k . startup based in manchester and backed by john lewis via the 150 year - old apa . . .\n@ sree the role of # digital in the pubblic amministration is to improve the life of people . # milanodigitale # digitalbridge # cariplofactory urltoken\n# milanodigitale @ noimilano2016 @ robi _ cocco @ sree presenting # digitalbridge milan ny . looking forward to seeing the project in action . urltoken\nin addition to john lewis , digitalbridge\u2019s backers include lead investor l marks , graham clempson , and mike mcgrath . the company has raised \u00a3700 , 000 in total .\ndigitalbridge won\u2019t be available as a standalone , own - brand app , but instead the technology is being offered to third - parties such as home decor retailers and paint manufacturers .\nthere\u2019s no shortage of tech on hand to help you plan a home makeover , but uk startup shortbite has come up with one of the best solutions that we\u2019ve seen \u2013 digitalbridge .\ndigitalbridge ' s digitalsams solution and nwea ' s map assessments really complement each other ,\nsaid matt chapman , president and ceo of nwea .\ntogether , nwea and digitalbridge can provide the most robust individual education improvement solution suite in the marketplace today . we are tremendously excited about our joint offering and what our organizations will develop together in the future .\nunlike competitors , of which there are many , ar isn\u2019t something digitalbridge currently uses . \u201car is a great technology but requires a dedicated mobile app which all retailers dislike , \u201d says levine .\na survey , commissioned by award - winning computer vision and machine - learning company digitalbridge , found that 73 per cent of consumers had experienced this problem and delayed making purchases or put them off altogether .\nenter digitalbridge , a u . k . startup based in manchester and backed by john lewis via the 150 year - old apartment store\u2019s accelerator . the company is taking a different and deceptively more simple approach .\njeff livesay of @ mihin and jim jellison of @ phinformatics team up at # himss18 to talk about how # digitalbridge and # ecr are addressing data exchange challenges . join the discussion on march 8 @ 1pm ! urltoken\n\u201cphoto - visualisation , computer vision and machine - learning technology , pioneered by companies such as digitalbridge , is not just allowing consumers to preview products in their own rooms , but is enabling them to remove products from the image and replace them with new items .\ndigitalbridge , a manchester - based innovative computer vision startup that enables consumers to \u201ctry on\u201d any home d\u00e9cor product in their own home , has secured \u00a3700 , 000 from a number of private investors , ahead of a big launch with several home decor and diy retailers .\ndavid levine , chief executive of digitalbridge , which uses computer vision to allow customers to virtually \u201ctry on\u201d furniture as well as wall and floor coverings within their own room , says retailers willing to embrace new technology can bridge the imagination gap and take a lead in the market .\nabout digitalbridge communications digitalbridge communications corp . ( \u201cdbc\u201d ) is a telecommunications service provider focused on using new technology , including wimax , to deliver broadband services to underserved communities nationwide . the company was founded in late 2005 and currently has about 20 , 000 video and data subscribers in montana and idaho through its acquisition of teton wireless and montana wireless . founded by kelley dunne , bill wallace , and joe kochan in late 2005 , dbc is focused on delivering broadband service to underserved communities nationally using new wimax technology . for more information about dbc , please visit urltoken\naffascinante ( ed entusiasmante ) il tema dei # digitalbridge che @ comunemi sta sviluppando con le citt\u00e0 internazionali pi\u00f9 avanguardistiche . @ robi _ cocco porta l ' esempio della # tech per il monitoraggio del # verde pubblico , presa da # newyork e adattata alle esigenze di # milano . urltoken\nthe digitalbridge founder and ceo says that , as a b2b saas company , the startup\u2019s target customers are home d\u00e9cor retailers such as john lewis , dfs , b & q , ikea , home depot , etc . , whilst end users are just about anybody who is remodelling their home or purchasing new furnishings .\nthe funding round was led by stuart marks , the founder of the early stage investor and corporate innovation specialist , l marks , who invested \u00a3350 , 000 in the uk - based technology startup . this latest round follows a major \u00a3100 , 000 investment in the business led by high street giant john lewis in the final quarter of 2016 . digitalbridge was founded in 2012 .\nwe are absolutely thrilled to work and be associated with nwea ,\nsaid terry pitts , president and ceo of digitalbridge .\nnwea is the industry leader in adaptive assessment services in the educational community . we believe that our partnership offers the most advanced solution set for individualized education and will allow both organizations to continue to refine their solutions to meet the needs of the education industry .\n\u201cdigitalbridge\u2019s commitment to growth is evident in their ability to build a network operations center and billing , customer care and ordering system in less than six months after receiving initial funding , \u201d said greg daily , president of alvarion inc . \u201cwe are happy to offer dbc a scalable , flexible wimax solution based on the latest version of the 802 . 16 standard to enable them to provide true broadband connectivity to many people who have had limited options for high - speed internet service . \u201d\naccording to an independent report , commissioned by digitalbridge , the virtual and augmented reality platforms have the potential to add \u00a31bn to the uk\u2019s retail market . the report also found that a third of uk consumers are currently walking away from potential purchases , just because they could not imagine how a product would look in their own homes . more than half of shoppers would like to have access to a \u201croom visualisation\u201d tool when shopping , and that they would be more likely to shop with a retailer that offered this option .\ndigitalbridge is an advanced computer vision platform that solves the imagination gap ; an inability to imagine what new interior furnishings look like in a customer ' s own room . we have built a platform that allows a user to take a picture of their room with their phone / tablet and automatically recognise the walls , floors , ceilings , objects and lighting conditions in those rooms . we then allow the user to render wallpapers , carpets , paints , artwork and furniture in that room . the platform is available for interior retailers and brands to integrate into their own multi / omnichannel offerings .\nthe family educational rights and privacy act ( ferpa ) ( 20 u . s . c . \u00a7 1232g ; 34 cfr part 99 ) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records . the law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the u . s . department of education .\nferpa gives parents certain rights with respect to their children ' s education records . these rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level . students to whom the rights have transferred are\neligible students .\nparents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student ' s education records maintained by the school . schools are not required to provide copies of records unless , for reasons such as great distance , it is impossible for parents or eligible students to review the records . schools may charge a fee for copies .\nparents or eligible students have the right to request that a school correct records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading . if the school decides not to amend the record , the parent or eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing . after the hearing , if the school still decides not to amend the record , the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record setting forth his or her view about the contested information .\ngenerally , schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student ' s education record . however , ferpa allows schools to disclose those records , without consent , to the following parties or under the following conditions ( 34 cfr \u00a7 99 . 31 ) :\nstate and local authorities , within a juvenile justice system , pursuant to specific state law .\nschools may disclose , without consent ,\ndirectory\ninformation such as a student ' s name , address , telephone number , date and place of birth , honors and awards , and dates of attendance . however , schools must tell parents and eligible students about directory information and allow parents and eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request that the school not disclose directory information about them . schools must notify parents and eligible students annually of their rights under ferpa . the actual means of notification ( special letter , inclusion in a pta bulletin , student handbook , or newspaper article ) is left to the discretion of each school .\nfor additional information , you may call 1 - 800 - usa - learn ( 1 - 800 - 872 - 5327 ) ( voice ) . individuals who use tdd may use the federal relay service .\nfamily policy compliance office u . s . department of education 400 maryland avenue , sw washington , d . c . 20202 - 8520\nour mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access .\nthank you for your interest in the global justice xml data model ( gjxdm ) . to access the latest available information , please visit the gjxdm archive . while this initiative is still supported , adoption of the broader successor to the gjxdm , the national information exchange model ( niem ) , is highly encouraged .\nmore than one million business entities take advantage of delaware ' s complete package of incorporation services , including modern and flexible corporate laws , our highly - respected judiciary and legal community , a business - friendly government , and the customer - service - oriented staff of the division of corporations . you can also stay current on delaware corporate law and explore more reasons why you should incorporate in delaware .\nwe offer information about your rights under hipaa and answers to frequently asked questions about the hipaa rules .\nyou may file a complaint with ocr if you feel your rights under the hipaa rules were violated .\nfind information about the hipaa rules , guidance on compliance , ocr ' s enforcement activities , frequently asked questions , and more .\nread the latest hipaa news and bulletins , and an archive of past releases .\nhhs enforces federal civil rights laws that protect the rights of individuals and entities from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race , color , national origin , disability , age , or sex in health and human services .\nthe office for civil rights ( ocr ) ensures equal access to certain health and human services and protects the privacy and security of health information .\nfind ocr resources in \u4e2d\u6587 ( chinese ) , \ud55c\uad6d\uc5b4 ( korean ) , p\u0443\u0441\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0439 ( russian ) , espa\u00f1ol ( spanish ) , ti\u1ebfng vi\u1ec7t ( vietnamese ) , and tagalog .\nhhs enforces federal laws that protect conscience and the free exercise of religion and prohibit coercion and religious discrimination in health and human services .\nto sign up for updates or to access your subscriber preferences , please enter your contact information below .\nu . s . department of health & human services 200 independence avenue , s . w . washington , d . c . 20201 toll free call center : 1 - 800 - 368 - 1019 ttd number : 1 - 800 - 537 - 7697\nthe gramm - leach - bliley act requires financial institutions \u2013 companies that offer consumers financial products or services like loans , financial or investment advice , or insurance \u2013 to explain their information - sharing practices to their customers and to safeguard sensitive data .\nunder the safeguards rule , financial institutions must protect the consumer information they collect . learn if your business is a \u201cfinancial institution\u201d under the rule . if so , have you taken the necessary steps to comply ?\nauto dealers that extend credit , arrange financing or leasing , or give financial advice must notify customers about the information they collect , who they share it with , and how they protect it . are you following the rules of the road ?\nfinancial institutions covered by the gramm - leach - bliley act must tell their customers about their information - sharing practices and explain to customers their right to\nopt out\nif they don ' t want their information shared with certain third parties . is your company following the requirements of the privacy rule ?\nare we looking for you ? we ' re always on the look out for brilliant people to jump on board and help craft the next , most exciting , part of our story . as an award - winning computer vision and machine learning company , we ' re building industry - leading space planning and room visualisation tools to help people , like you or me , design beautiful living spaces . it\u2019s hard , but rewarding work .\nwe ' re based in sunny manchester ! you ' ll find us at manchester science park , just next to the university of manchester .\na few years ago i redecorated my house and experienced first - hand what those in the home d\u00e9cor industry call the \u2018imagination gap\u2019 : the inability to imagine what new home furnishing will actually look like in your own home . it\u2019s a problem that retailers have tried to solve digitally , most commonly with pretty lame first - generation mobile apps that use augmented reality ( ar ) .\nits tech , which can be integrated into a retailer\u2019s existing website , uses computer vision and machine learning to let you take a photo of your room and remove furniture , wallpaper and other home d\u00e9cor , and replace them with items from a retailer\u2019s catalogue .\n\u201cit\u2019s a \u00a31 billion problem in the u . k . with over a third of people who are planning on decorating their room not doing so as there is no such thing as an \u2018undo\u2019 button in interior design , \u201d says\n\u201cwe have built a computer vision and machine - learning platform that allows a user to take a picture of their room with their phone and automatically recognise the walls , floors , ceilings , objects and lighting conditions in those rooms . we then allow the user to render wallpapers , carpets , paints , artwork and furniture in that room\u201d .\n\u201capps are expensive to build , maintain and are disruptive to the buying journey . our platform natively integrates to a retailer\u2019s responsive website so can be used on mobile , tablet and desktop\u201d .\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 .\nthe technology allows you to take a photo of a room and then work with that photo to change the wallpaper and flooring , hang pictures and even add new furniture .\nwhile this isn\u2019t the first time this has been done , it\u2019s usually achieved through real - time augmented reality \u2013such as in the case of cimagine . here , it\u2019s instead being done through deep analysis of still images , making the results more accurate , and ( importantly ) shareable .\nshortbite founder david levine says that while an augmented reality approach offers faster results , his team has taken the \u201creally difficult\u201d route of processing the images in a way that takes variable lighting conditions into account and produces results that can be easily shared with others .\nthe results aren\u2019t 100 percent perfect . in the demo i saw at shortbite\u2019s manchester hq in the uk , there were grainy patches where new wallpaper didn\u2019t quite cover small , semi - obscured parts of a wall , but it gave a much better impression of what a made - over room would look like than the competition did . another downside is that processing an image for editing currently takes about a minute , although the company is working on getting that down to 30 seconds .\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 !\ncustom - building websites and web - based applications for australian businesses since 1997 .\nwe ' d love to hear about your business , where you want to be and how we can help get you there .\nhe said : \u201cmore retailers are beginning to see the commercial benefit of implementing mixed reality platforms in their customer offering , particularly online , and the confidence shown by these latest investments is testament to that . as a business we have experienced significant growth in the last few months and are in the early stages of some major deals to bring this technology to market . consumers have been calling for an \u2018undo button\u2019 for interior design for years , and thanks to new technology , retailers can now offer them one . \u201d\ncommenting on the investment , stuart marks added : \u201cdavid has put an exceptional team in place , which has been one of the key drivers in the business\u2019 rapid growth in the last 12 months . the potential of this new platform is really starting to come to light among major retailers , both in the uk and across the world , and i have no doubt the business will continue its disruption of the retail sector . \u201d\nthomas ohr is the\neditor in chief\nof urltoken and started the blog in october 2010 . he is excited about europe ' s future , passionate about new business ideas and lives in barcelona ( spain ) .\nmanchester - based ticket search engine tickx to launch across europe with \u20ac3 . 37 million in fundi . . .\nwe ' re changing the world of home decoration and interior design through the application of advanced computer vision techniques we ' ve pioneered in house .\nthe problem we are solving is that of the imagination gap ; an inability to imagine what new home furnishings and decorations look like in a user\u2019s own room .\nwe have built a platform that allows a user to take a picture of their room with their phone / tablet and automatically recognise the walls , floors , ceilings , objects and lighting conditions in those rooms . we then allow the user to render wallpapers , carpets , paints , artwork and furniture in that room . this is what we do urltoken\ndigital bridge holdings , llc , was formed in 2013 through a partnership between ben jenkins of dering capital ( and formerly of the blackstone group ) and marc ganzi ( former founder and ceo of global tower partners ) . digital bridge owns interest in a broad range of communications infrastructure companies . it is dedicated to long - term value creation through the active management of its companies and strong alignment with its investor partners , which include leading institutions , corporations , endowments and family offices around the world .\nan innovator in the communications infrastructure sector , digital bridge is a leader in acquisition , funding , and management . infrastructure sectors include cellular and broadcasting towers , rooftop antenna management and distributed antenna systems ( das ) .\ndigital bridge has a singular focus on owning and operating strong recurring cash flow communications infrastructure companies . - marc ganzi , ceo\n\u00a9 2018 digital bridge holdings , llc . all rights reserved . terms of use | sitemap | contact us | careers web development : that agency\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\n\u00a9 2004 - 2009 jim parsons ( email : jparsons at pobox . com )\nhere ' s a great article from pcworld that covers the history of the personal computer from the perspective of tv ads that ran throughout the years . featured are atari , commodore , coleco , tandy , apple , ibm , packard bell , microsoft and others . the ad above is a favorite of mine - - even thought it never mentions computers : - )\n* apple computer : worldwide channel manager for publishing , entertainment & new media markets .\n* aldus corporation ( pagemaker ) : founding / managing director of canadian subsidiary ( acquired by adobe systems ) .\nwhether you ' re a geek or not . . . this is awesome !\nilaria gori , formerly of innovative technology has been appointed to lead the computer vision and mac . . .\ndigital bridge , the company that allows users to virtually see decor in their own homes , has appointe . . .\na new augmented reality tool has been unveiled that promises to help customers measure rooms and visu . . .\nbaby boomers are just as eager to see next generation technology such as mixed reality and artificial . . .\na computer vision startup that lets consumers\ntry on\nany home d\u00e9cor product in their own home has s . . .\nlaunched three years ago , this clever manchester start - up uses virtual and augmented reality to enabl . . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ncontributions to urltoken are licensed under a creative commons attribution share - 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17 , b - 52 and other bomber planes beginning in world war ii . boeing had sought to have the government pay for a share of the company\u2019s cleanup costs , which it says have reached $ 220 million and counting . . . .\nnetworking interview questions what is piggy backing ? a technique called piggybacking is used to improve the efficiency of the bidirectional protocols . when a frame is carrying data from a to b , it can also carry control information about arrived ( or lost ) frames from b ; when a frame is carrying data from b to a , it can also carry control . . .\ni am the one who givehelp with dissertation to the students because i am an academic writer . but now i am also in need of the help . i want to ask about the citation . i know what citation is and how to write but i don\u2019t know about any of the comprehensive style guides for the citation . this is what . . .\nyou got the interview , now what ? congratulations \u2014 you ' ve landed a job interview ! in today ' s market , where every job listing generates unprecedented floods of applicants , being granted an interview is a coup in and of itself . and given the scarcity of interviews , it ' s crucial that you give each and every one your very best effort . with the help of . . .\ni ' d like to discuss cover letters . here ' s my basic philosophy on them : don ' t bother . that ' s because the cover letters i see usually fall into one of three categories : the recap : the r\u0439sum\u0439 in prose form . it ' s redundant , harder to read than the r\u0439sum\u0439 , and provides no additional insight . the form letter : this says , essentially ,\ndear sir . . .\nthe interview may be over , but your chance to make an impression is not . here are 10 strategies to continue boosting your candidacy . 1 . show that you ' re still interested . leave no doubt in the interviewer ' s mind about where you stand . ask for the job at meeting ' s end with a phrase such as ,\ni would really like to contribute . . .\na few years back , i interviewed some of the most successful ceos in the world in order to discover their management secrets . i learned that the\nbest of the best\ntend to share the following eight core beliefs . 1 . business is an ecosystem , not a battlefield . average bosses see business as a conflict between companies , departments and groups . . . .\nhere\u2019s some good news for folks who\u2019ve long been out of work : that big gap on your resume may not be hurting your job search as much as you think . a new study by three economists finds that while callbacks do decrease during early months of unemployment , by eight months out of the workforce , the effect levels off and more . . .\njust thinking of getting a job there and i ' m curious . : )\ndorie clark is a strategy consultant who has worked with clients including google , yale university , and the national park service . she is the author of the forthcoming reinventing you : define your brand , imagine your future ( harvard business review press 2013 ) . you can follow her on twitter at @ dorieclark . i recently got back from a month ' s vacation \u2014 . . .\ncurrently , sergey doesn\u2019t need a resume to get a job . he can just go to the door of a big company and they would hire him on the spot . he created google with larry page , the most visited website in the world , what other credential do you need to prove that you are qualified for a job . but before starting . . .\ngoogle . it\u2019s one of the most common household words in today\u2019s modern society , and yet for a company that is used by most of us essentially as an algorithm , it tends to trigger a highly emotional response when overheard . it\u2019s a dream job for college students nearing graduation , a highly coveted invitation to lunch by friends and colleagues who work . . .\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 .\nsorry , you ' ve reached a login page for a domain that isn ' t using g suite . please check the web address and try again . learn more\nthe national innovative diploma programme which is equivalent to the national diploma ( nd ) is an approved programme of the national board for technical education ( nbte ) . upon completion of the programme , successful students can apply for direct entry into any university for further studies in their chosen field / discipline .\ndbi is a specialized institution committed to the creation of a knowledge - based information society in nigeria , through human capacity building in telecommunications and information & communications technology ( ict ) . established by the nigerian communications commission in 2004 with its main campus / learning center in abuja , dbi has regional centers in lagos , kano , enugu , yola and asaba .\nthe institute is supported by a strong faculty from academia and industry that brings passion , commitment and expertise to the delivery of every course . the faculty leverages our unmatched modern facilities to offer cutting edge solutions to the education and training needs of its students in ict and telecoms related areas .\nthe institute\u2019s facilities which include fully equipped training rooms , multi - media teaching aids , video conference facilities , wifi hotspot , a technology laboratories , workshops and digital resource library guarantee a cutting - edge learning experience .\ndbi is an approved innovation enterprise institution by the national board for technical education ( nbte ) , an accredited centre of excellence by the international telecommunications union ( itu ) as well as ict sector member of the commonwealth telecommunications organization ( cto ) .\nthis is a fast - track programme for students who are not able to gain admission into the mainstream nid programme due to deficiency in entry requirements . the programme will prepare candidates to obtain the minimum admission requirements for the nid and pursue an it certification programme if they so desire .\napplication forms can be obtained at our offices in kano , abuja and lagos upon payment of five thousand naira ( n5 , 000 . 00 ) non - refundable application fee . for more information on the application process , please visit our website at urltoken or call 064 - 431852 , 08034739688 , 08159061118 , 08169876997 and 08036807685 .\ncredit to tyler nickerson : writer , interviewer ; for his participation in the project and this article . check out his stuff here .\nin much of the developed world , tech - intensive pedagogy and one - to - one policies , where every student is given his or her own laptop or tablet , are all the rage . a growing number of western students are exposed to computers , the internet and now smart phones before entering primary school , creating a generation of digital natives and tech - literate aspirants more in tune with itunes than the analog world .\nbut for the majority of the world\u2019s students and education professionals , digital technologies are a coveted rarity . the implications of this divide - between those in an education system with readily available technology resources and those without - may not be fully understood until this generation enters the workforce , but an examination of disparities can help us grasp the implications of the intersection between technology and education .\nwhile there is great variety within the developing world , a common denominator threatening growth prospects for many countries is a gap in technical skills . without a workforce that understands computer networks , the skill set to build quality highways and dams , or ability to keep power plants up and running , other industries stand little chance for success . quality infrastructure , and the technical expertise required to build it and make it run , is an indispensable pillar upon which economies lie .\nthe good news is that rapidly improving conditions in private capital markets , foreign investors ( notably china ) , and domestic spending are now helping to bridge the spending gap . (\nthat syndicated loans to fund infrastructure projects in sub - saharan africa has risen from $ 11 . 2 billion in 2011 , to $ 19 . 6 billion in october 2013 . while still well short of the estimated $ 50 billion needed to fill the gap , the numbers indicate that lenders are becoming increasingly confident in the competency of african governments and growth prospects - factors that have historically scared investors away . )\nbut when it comes to a professionalized workforce capable of maintaining infrastructure capacity , there is a well documented shortage .\n- quality stem education is seen as a way to train and professionalize the native workforce , supplying institutions and the economy with a technologically savvy workforce .\n- institutions , especially postsecondary but also lower grade levels , struggle in training and graduating qualified professionals . lack of physical capital ( i . e . hardware and software ) , but also quality teaching staff , is to blame .\n- \u201cbrain drain\u201d , while still a problem , is not becoming less of an issue as diaspora - often educated professionals - return home .\n- access to quality icts ( including computers and the internet ) in schools at all levels is still extremely rare .\nwalking the streets of many african urban centers you will find a surprising amount of people fixing hand - me - down computers and mechanics tinkering with cars and other machinery - some of which have formal training and some of which have taught themselves . you will also find countless \u201ccomputer institutes\u201d that have popped up in recent years . while some , like paul\u2019s computer institute in bamenda , cameroon , are well funded , staffed with competent faculty and churn out professionalized students ready for the workforce , many suffer from a lack of credibility and resources . still , the amount of signs with the word \u201ccomputer\u201d is telling if for no other reason than people see technology as important . ( or simply new and \u201ccool . \u201d )\nin the past few years , traditional universities have also begun offering computer science as a major and , cognizant of the demand , implementing an increasingly tech intensive pedagogy . the difference between offering the program and actually teaching skills , however , is an important one . ryan yoder , the executive director at cameroon ' s activspaces , a tech - hub for african techno - entrepreneurs , cites people not having the proper skill set to have success starting or contributing to technology ventures .\nthe honest truth is that a lot of the universities here are not the best ,\nsaid yoder .\na lot of the students can get their degree in computer science without ever writing code . so for a student to be successful , they have to really work hard and teach themselves how to code , because they are not going to learn at the university .\nthere is also still a problem with lack of access to the hardware needed to have a this crucial workforce . take the example of a convenience store worker in rural cameroon who said he plans to go back to university where he studied civil engineering . while he could access the internet through a smartphone , he is \u201cnot quite used to the laptop . \u201d to be a quality civil engineer in today\u2019s world , even in a developing country , understanding how to use a computer and the necessary software applications is a must .\nadditionally , there is growing recognition that beyond the obvious tech - intensive careers , people entering more general formal sector professional settings also need basic information and communication technology skills . as previously analog businesses , informal and formal , are beginning to understand that icts can\ntech literate employees are a must . time and time again , people point out that job prospects are bleak for anyone who can\u2019t use a computer .\nto have a tech literate population , many stress the importance of exposing students to technology at a younger age - in primary and secondary schools . there is a distinction between teaching computer science and other high - level tech skills , and simply using computer technology as a facilitator of teaching traditional topics . but , of course , there is little hope of accomplishing either without sufficient physical capital - computers , software and reliable internet access - or human capital - the people with the expertise to teach skills and maintain the physical capital .\nat all levels of education in cameroon and many places like it , both are lacking .\nexposure to information and communication technology means more than just learning skills that can be applied to a job or school . access to the internet and its nearly infinite supply of information , for example , can be a truly transformative experience , allowing students to explore the world and discover themselves .\ngroups like digital bridge , urltoken and urltoken - the last two supported by major global players mark zuckerberg and bill gates - recognize the problem and the potential , and are doing good work to bridge the digital divide in developing countries . but , it is increasingly clear that domestic governments and institutions need to take the lead .\nwhen technology does get into the hands of young , talented and ambitious students , the results speak for themselves .\nelizabeth , an orphan from douala who made her way to saint joseph\u2019s comprehensive high school in mambu , bafut , cameroon , was embraced by the tertiary sisters there - who sponsored her schooling - and given a laptop two years ago . today , she is a top student finishing up a nursing degree from a university in nearby bamenda . she credits much of her preparedness and success at the next level of education and future success as a nurse to her laptop and the skills she has learned on it .\ndesmond ndi , who runs the computer labs at st . joseph\u2019s ( it should be reiterated that st . joseph\u2019s is a private school whose computer lab was donated , and very few schools in the area have computers ) , is a graduate of paul\u2019s computer institute . at st . joseph\u2019s , he uses his knowledge of hardware and software to keep the lab running well and passes on his expertise to the over 400 eager students who use the lab . there is little doubt that without desmond and other teachers at st . joseph\u2019s , like his boss jeffrey njeta , the lab would fall into disarray and irrelevance , preventing hundreds of students from benefitting from the technology and the country benefitting from the increased human capital .\nwithout exposure to icts in school , elizabeth , desmond and fua would be in a very different place today . combining talent , ambition , access to icts and quality instruction appears to be a disruptive equation .\nif common denominators in prosperous countries are an institutional capacity that can support inclusive economies , the ability to build and maintain infrastructure , incentivising work and entrepreneurship , and encouraging investment , putting the power of icts into the hands of people may be one of the most worthwhile things that can be done . and there is no better place to expose people to and teach technology than schools . elizabeth , desmond and fua are just a few of the characters who have experienced empowerment , responded to incentive and are poised to lead the coming generation towards a more prosperous future .\nelizabeth ' s is success enabled by access to technology . desmond\u2019s is success dependent on the existence of technology . fua\u2019s is using technology to generate personal wealth , create jobs and have a positive impact on other industries . however we chose to define ict in a development context , it must reflect multidimensionality and omnipresence ; fundamentally altering old industries and creating completely new ones .\nrising software is a developer and publisher of market - leading software for music education . their two class - leading music education programs are :\nauralia : the most comprehensive ear training software available , covering all the fundamentals ; including pitch , intervals , chords , scales , tuning and rhythm . progress through cadences , rhythm dictation , harmony , jazz progressions and melodic transcription .\nmusition : a music theory tuition tool which covers music notation , time and key signatures , intervals , playing and notating rhythms , chords and musical terms for beginners through to advanced students .\nhaving started work on a restful api , rising software engaged digital bridge to build a powerful browser based ui ( user interface ) , capable of displaying interactive notation , playing back audio , and capturing tapped rhythms .\nsource , test and identify the most appropriate and reliable technologies to successfully deliver our clients vision and the best user - experience . the review of the options was extensive and rigorous . in consultation with rising software , a decision was made to use a pure javascript solution - vue . js\ncreate and design lightweight responsive templates which work across multiple devices while delivering high quality audio playback and notation rendering every time .\ncontinually test , refine and further improve the rising software cloud service and user experience . this was done using project management tools and a shared code repository between both companies .\na specific list of the most important and in - demand topics was identified for stage one launch .\nthe first release of this new cloud - based music education software launched in february 2017 .\na smooth , seamless user experience thanks to geographically located hosting that sends and receives data faster .\nquick , direct and painless login to specific tasks in their personal window within the \u2018learning management system\u2019 .\ntimely , convenient communication with teachers via a friendly desktop messaging app , received in their browsers .\nvue . js is an open - source progressive javascript framework . it makes user interfaces that are super - 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{"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": 56401, "summary": [{"text": "askari aviation ( urdu : \u0639\u0633\u0643\u0631\u064a \u06c1\u0648\u0627 \u0646\u0648\u0631\u062f\u06cc ) is an airline based in rawalpindi , punjab , pakistan , one of the for-profit business enterprises owned by army welfare trust .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "askari aviation was established in 1995 , to maintain , operate and market aircraft and helicopters . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "askari aviation", "paragraphs": ["askari travel and tour ( at & t ; ) is a subsidiary of army welfare trust ( awt ) . awt is a business group with the subsidiaries such as askari bank , askari insurance , askari cement , askari aviation , askari airport services , askari guards , askari pharmaceuticals , askari sugar mills , askari cng , mobil askari , and askari farms & seeds etc .\naskari aviation services ( aas ) is a subsidiary of army welfare trust that includes askari aviation pvt ltd , askari chartered services , askari airport services , askari travel wing and askari flying academy . established in july 1995 , askari aviation services continues to be a leader in the industry with an enduring commitment to quality , safety and respect of our people and our services .\ncheque or online deposit in account of askari aviation ( pvt ) ltd acct no . 0011650501245 in askari bank .\naskari aviation is based in rawalpindi , punjab , pakistan . askari aviation was established in 1995 , to maintain , operate and market aircraft and helicopters .\naskari aviation was established in 1995 , to maintain , operate and market aircraft and helicopters .\nwe specialize in providing tailor made aviation solutions using both helicopters and fixed wing aircraft for both passenger and cargo , usually in the remote and often war torn places in the world . from 1995 to date , askari aviation has grown into a group of aviation bus and operates askari charter service , askari aviation ltd , askari travel & tours , askari airport services and askari flying academy organized under askari aviation services ( aas ) . aviation is a demanding occupation and the environment in the places we operate , by their very nature , tends to make it even more demanding . we at aas unashamedly take great pride in our safety record and our reputation for providing exceptional service .\naskari aviation operates charter flights and has also started flying international charters for both passengers and cargo , particularly to africa .\naskari travel wing is a subsidiary of askari aviation service and has three branches askari travels & tours , services travels & tours & askari umrah services located in blue area islamabad and kashmir road saddar rawalpindi with state of art gds reservation systems . at & t ; islamabad and st & t ; rawalpindi are iata approved travel agencies .\ncol abdul hamid ( retd ) joined army aviation during 1991 . having served for 23 years on different command and staff appointments joined the prestigious organization of askari aviation in dec 2015 . he has been instructor in combat aviation base for more than 14 years . he is qualified on both fixed wing and rotary wing . presently serving as general manger and chief pilot askari aviation ( private ) limited .\naskari aviation services is providing quality aviation services of helicopter and aircraft for adventure , safaris , rescue , crop dusting , cargo transportation and policing . in addition to its integral fleet of aircraft , askari aviation services enjoys the backing of pakistan army aviation and is providing international charter services to pakistan army , for its peace keeping troops with united nation deployed . its services include air ticketing , ground handling services and aviation training courses for traffic , cargo , cabin and flying .\naskari flying academy , is a part of askari aviation , project of army welfare trust . located at islamabad international airport . askari flying academy offers training for private pilot license ( ppl ) commercial pilot license ( cpl ) with instrument rating ( ir ) . askari flying academy holds the edge of glass cockpit aircraft and red bird full motion flight simulator . askari flying academy also offers flight operations officer and cabin crew courses .\npakistan civil aviation authority confirmed that askari air pakistan had applied for ( rpt ) air licence along with three other companies . [ 6 ]\naskari aviation has been involved in many rescue missions in the karakoram range and on k2 , sometimes with controversy about askari ' s charges for evacuation . [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ]\nlt col muhammad maqsood janjua ( retd ) has served in army aviation for over 25 years on various appointments . presently he is performing the duties of senior manager hr / admin in askari aviation services since 8th january 2015 .\naskari aviation established as a private limited company in 1995 , is registered under the pakistan act , holding aoc and maintenance approval from caa to commercially operate and maintain helicopters .\naskari flying academy ( afa ) is a project of askari aviation services , which is a company of army welfare trust . afa is established at benazir bhutto international airport , islamabad since january 2007 . afa was granted flying school license class ii by civil aviation authority in january 2007 . the primary focus of afa has been to conduct flying related courses for which the civil aviation authority has already approved following operational and training manuals .\naskari flying academy is a part of askari aviation located at islamabad international airport which offers training for private pilot license ( ppl ) commercial pilot license ( cpl ) with instrument rating ( ir ) . askari flying academy holds the edge of glass cockpit aircraft and red bird full motion flight simulator and offers flight operations officer and cabin crew courses . [ 8 ]\naskari flying academy ( afa ) is a project of askari aviation ( private ) limited , which is a company of army welfare trust . afa is established at benazir bhutto international airport , islamabad since january 2007 . afa was granted flying school license class ii by civil aviation authority in january 2007 . the primary focus of afa has been to conduct flying related courses for which the civil aviation authority has already approved following operational and training manuals . urltoken\nestablished in july 1995 , askari aviation ( pvt ) limited is engaged in national and international charter business . it has vast experience in transportation of troops to un missions and providing quality aviation services of helicopters for adventure trips , safaris , rescue operations and executive transfers . it has established the first ever flying academy in the country provides helicopter operations and maintenance services to different organizations and owns a vibrant travels & tours wing . askari aviation services is today engaged in providing quality aviation services of helicopter and aircrafts for adventure , safaris , rescue , crop dusting , cargo transportation and policing . in addition to its integral fleet of helicopter and aircraft , askari aviation services enjoys the backing of pakistan army aviation and is a providing international charter service to pakistan army , for its peace keeping troops with united nation deployed around the world . its services include air ticketing , ground handling services and aviation training courses for traffic , cargo , cabin and flying .\nestablished in 1995 , askari aviation is based in rawalpindi , pakistan . the carrier operates chartered domestic and international services form its hub at islamabad international airport . it plans to launch scheduled commercial operations .\nbrigadier hamid bashir joined corps of pakistan army aviation in 1991 . the officer has served in various fixed wing and rotary wing units . he possesses vast experience of aviation operations including services with united nations . he is a graduate of command and staff college quetta . officer is also recipient of sitara - e - imtiaz ( military ) . after retirement from pakistan army in october 2017 , has recently joined askari aviation services as general manger askari charter services w . e . f . 7th march 2018 .\ndiscuss issues and news related to pia , pakistani airlines and pakistan ' s civil & military aviation .\ni guess in most cases the mountaineers are rescued by pakistan army choppers and moved to mountain base camps from where they are flown by askari aviation copters to towns with airports like skardu , gilgit or chitral . abbas\naskari aviation ( pvt ) , ltd . # 21 , chaklala 1 rawalpindi , pakistan 62400 tel : 92 51 - 550 - 5760 - 62 , 92 321 - 850 - 2701 email : moc . noitaivairaksa @ sposaa\naskari aviation services is a dynamic aviation organization that is dedicated to the core principles of people and values . with almost 20 years in the aviation industry , askari aviation services continues to be a leader in the industry with an enduring commitment to the quality , safety and respect of our people and our services . an unwavering commitment to exceptional service , an unparalleled level of safety and security and an experienced , highly skilled team has earned askari aviation services country wide reputation for the most part our operations consist of contracted air services using helicopters and fixed wing aircraft , specifically designed to meet the specific needs of each customer . in early 1995 , we pioneered the introduction of helicopters into commercial charter operations in pakistan . historically our customers have included pakistan army , fwo , govt of kpk , foreign expeditions , and politicians , dignitaries plus a number of public as well as private sector customers .\nask flying academy ( afa ) is a project of askari aviation ( private ) limited , which is a company of army welfare trust . afa is established at benazir bhutto international airport , islamabad since january 2007 . afa was granted flying school license class ii by civil aviation authority in january 2007 . the primary focus of afa has been to conduct flying related courses for which the civil aviation authority has already approved following operational and training manuals . urltoken\ng m askari aviation tel : + ( 92 51 ) 5505761 - 62 fax : + ( 92 51 ) 8311299 cell : + ( 92 ) 0333 - 6106672 email : gmaal @ urltoken web : http : / / www . urltoken\nirfan mohammad , a spokesman of pakistan ' s askari aviation said the emergency air service has been contacted by the spanish embassy in pakistan for a flight to spot the climber ' s body but the expedition members were not available to guide the mission .\nall teams visiting pakistan as per existing government policy will be required to deposit us $ 6 , 000 or provide guarantee of respective embassies to askari aviation to clear dues within 7 days . respective tour operators , however , may provide guarantee for clearance of bill above security deposit , to avoid last minute delays . no payment to any : except askari aviation be made for provision of aviation rescue services in pakistan . askari aviation will give detailed briefing to all the teams on arrival on rescue services and issue a kit , holding minimum essential equipment for guidance and reception of helicopter in emergency . will also collect essential information on respective expedition i . e . strength , area of activity , peak days of activity , tour operator , equipment available like wireless set , smoke grenade etc . and ensure signing of indemnity bond by expedition members to provide rescue services in emergency . intimation on all the teams covered for rescue services , with their area of operation and peak days of activity , will be intimated to rescue centers in gilgit & skardu by askari aviation . on occurrence of any emergency respective team must intimate through quickest available means , to any of the following persons , with as much detail as possible , to coordinate response for desired assistance to save life in emergency .\nconsidering the resources available and area of activity to be covered , rescue service must be centrally placed to ensure timely intimation and minimum response time . pakistan army aviation resources are , therefore , located accordingly covering the complete area of mountaineering team activities . this can be further backed by askari aviation ' s integral resources or additional army aviation assets if any visiting expedition so desires , to cover their activity during critical phases . weather permitting and meeting safety condition , aal will even be willing to consider placing of limited rescue services at site for day hours , if economically acceptable to the expedition .\nsimone moro - the call of ice : climbing 8000 - meter peaks in winter 2014 1594859043\nhe proved very capable of managing the difficulties of dealing with askari aviation , so capable that the helicopter arrived just two days later to take us to skardu , with major faraq once again at the controls .\nask flying academy ( afa ) is committed to achieve highest quality standards in training of aviation related personal for issuance of licenses , certificates and ratings of the civil aviation authority ( caa ) of the approved courses . syllabi and training curriculum of the following flying and ground training courses have been approved by the caa\nunprofessional in the sense of commercial aviation not as helicopter piolts becoz most of them are retired army piolts . as we are facing them at lahore airport .\ntopnews - 4 aug 2009 spanish climber feared dead in pakistani himalayas\nirfan mohammad , a spokesman of pakistan ' s askari aviation said the emergency air service has been contacted by the spanish embassy in pakistan for a flight to spot the climber ' s body but the expedition members were not available to guide the mission .\npakistan is blessed by nature with a large number of mountains and peaks , which range amongst the highest in the world . many expeditions are , therefore , attracted by the lure of challenge of scaling these summits . these mountaineers risk their lives because they have confidence in pakistan ' s ability to provide them with the support required , for their expedition . most of the services are coordinated and provided by respective tour operators , while aero - medical evacuation facilities are extended by pakistan army aviation . to ensure desired response and safe casualty evacuation , it is important that everyone involved must clearly understand his responsibilities and act accordingly , maintaining complete calm , to save lives in emergency . this requires briefing of expedition members , issue of necessary instructions and equipment , placing of resources , passing of expeditious and sufficient information for planning , and finally smooth execution of rescue to save precious lives . to coordinate rescue facilities in northern areas ensuring minimum response time with optimum effectiveness the responsibilities of coordination have been assigned to askari aviation ( pvt ) limited ( aal ) . askari aviation a subsidiary of army welfare trust , is established to provide quality services in the field of aviation to private and public sector . it is manned and operated by retired aviators from pakistan army aviation , who have served all along their career operating in northern areas of pakistan and providing evacuation services to mountaineers . as a disciplined organization , they perfectly understand essence of responsibility and importance of time . their personal experience , therefore , will be of immense value to coordinate between mountaineering expeditions and army aviation , to achieve the objective with desired results .\nexisting aviation rescue resources are placed and ba follows : - location aircrafts skardu alt - iii , lama , mi - 17 gilgit mi - 17 , puma rawalpindi lama , altiii , mi - 17 , puma respectively .\nplease send the application form duly completed by 20th january , to the manager askari travel & tours , state life building no . 9 , jinnah avenue , blue area , islamabad . please don\u2019t attach photocopies of documents degrees / certificates .\npeter zuckerman , amanda padoan buried in the sky : the extraordinary story of the sherpa climbers on k2 ' s deadliest day . 0393084086 2012\nsitting to the right of nazir , brigadier m . bashirbaz , the head of askari aviation , chimed in . \u201cpakistan treated you well , \u201d he shouted at the europeans . \u201csome of you did not pay for evacuations , but we picked you all up . your mistakes cost pakistan a great deal of money .\nsarina singh lonely planet pakistan & the karakoram highway 2008 - - page 341 1741045428\naskari aviation ( + 051 - 5505760 / 2 , 0300 - 8502701 ; www . askariaviation . com ; house 21 , chaklala 1 , rawalpindi ) operates rescue services . it requires a us $ 6000 up - front , refundable cash deposit before flying ( understanding that you are liable for costs above us $ 6000 ) , and a pre - trek briefing at its office . if you ' re carrying insurance that covers helicopter rescue , a trekking\nthese sights were so far only open to professional mountaineers and trekkers , which are now being offered for visit by askari aviation services and if you aren ' t convinced yet , then hear this :\nwhen the father of one of world ' s leading wilderness photographers died , he desired in his will that his body be cremated and his ashes be strewn over the most beautiful place on earth . the choice of such a place he left to his son knowing that of all people he was the best qualified to decide and of all the breath taking places in the world , would you believe that he chose concordia to sprinkle his father ' s ashes .\naskari airport services ( aaps ) is established as a project of army welfare trust ( awt ) under the companies ordinance , 1984 . aaps is mandated to carry on business of ground handling services . it commenced its operations in january , 2007 offering quality services with a better cost effective structure . at benazir bhutto international airport islamabad . aaps is also a member of iata ground handling council ( ighc ) .\naskari airport services ( aaps ) is established as a project of army welfare trust ( awt ) under the companies ordinance , 1984 . aaps is mandated to carry on business of ground handling services . it commenced its operations in january , 2007 offering quality services with a better cost effective structure . at benazir bhutto international airport islamabad . aaps is also a member of iata ground handling council ( ighc ) . urltoken\nfor vacation and adventure , askari aviation services opens wonderland of four most exciting mountain ranges in the world , the karakorams , the himalayans , the hindukush and the pamirs , through helicopter safaris i . e .\nfly\n,\nfly and hike\n,\nfly , drive and trek\nor can be even tailor made to your requirements . of the fourteen peaks that rise above 8000 meters , five nestle in these ranges in pakistan . four of these surround concordia i . e . k - 2 , broad peak and gasherbrums . coupled this with the 8th wonder of modern world the karakuram highway , traversing along mighty river indus and crossing at khunjrab above 16000 feet on pakistan china border , presents a lifetime opportunity to visit on holidays . that is not all , some most spectacular canyons , lakes , and land locked civilization like kalash are unique tourist products .\ndo hereby guarantee and undertake to pay and clear all the charges of askari aviation ( pvt ) ltd . against mr . / expedition _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ in case of his / their failure of clearing of dues , it is further confirmed that this guarantee is being made severally and jointly . seal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ signature _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\nto provide rescue services askari aviation is backed by fleet of pakistan army aircraft . helicopters required for rescue are pre - - positioned by army aviation in general area of mountaineering expedition area of activity , to achieve desired response time . the essential elements for reliable rescue operations , therefore , are : - \u2022 knowledge and information of all the mountaineering expedition visiting pakistan . \u2022 areas of activities of respective expeditions , with planned activities . \u2022 strength of respective teams , experience , physical conditions and equipment they are carrying . \u2022 briefing of expeditions on rescue facilities available in the area . demand procedures and preparations to be made to receive the helicopter . \u2022 availability of necessary equipment i . e . markers , windsock , smoke grenades , communication set etc , and information for execution of rescue operation . \u2022 completion of all legal and security requirements to avoid delay and complication on occurrence , i . e . deposit of security , signing of indemnity bond etc by respective teams . \u2022 essential information to be communicated on occurrence , for speedy response and safe evacuation . \u2022 preparation to be made by respective team on occurrence to receive helicopter , ensuring desired safety and safe evacuation . \u2022 preparation of bills / claims and clearance of dues within 7 days as per ghq instructions . \u2022 recovery of rescue helicopter handling kits and refund of security deposit to respective expeditions not utilizing rescue services during their stay in pakistan .\ni hereby undertake to pay the askari aviation ( pvt ) ltd . all the charges arising out of assistance / services provided to my expedition for resource inemergency , and are over and above my security deposit . i have accepted the terms and conditions of provision of rescue services and signed on _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , before proceeding on expedition / mission . such amount will be determined exclusively by askari aviation ( pvt ) ltd . and will become payable immediately on utilization of services . dates _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ signature _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ name of leader _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ passport no . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ date and place of issue _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ name of expedition _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ nationality _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\nthough the benewah was the first\ngreen ship\nto serve in the mekong delta , as part of the mobile riverine force , she wasn ' t alone . there were three more apb ' s - uss colleton ( apb - 36 ) , uss mercer ( apb - 39 ) and uss nueces ( apb - 40 ) . there were 5 arl ' s - uss satyr ( arl - 23 ) , uss sphinx ( arl - 24 ) , uss askari ( arl - 30 ) , uss indra ( arl - 37 ) and uss krishna ( arl - 38 )\na culture of excellence - a tradition of trust awt started with a modest asset base and high ambitions . today , after 39 years of investments in various fields , we stand at a dazzling height of success and glory . ours is a story of perseverance , innovation , business acumen and going beyond the frontiers in banking , cement , insurance , aviation , cng , agriculture , manufacturing , sugar , security solutions , real estate , lubricants , defence procurement and trading and many other diverse fields . our investments will go a long way in consolidating the national economy of pakistan .\na culture of excellence - a tradition of trust awt started with a modest asset base and high ambitions . today , after 39 years of investments in various fields , we stand at a dazzling height of success and glory . ours is a story of perseverance , innovation , business acumen and going beyond the frontiers in banking , cement , insurance , aviation , cng , agriculture , manufacturing , sugar , security solutions , real estate , lubricants , defence procurement and trading and many other diverse fields . our investments will go a long way in consolidating the national economy of pakistan . urltoken\nshe became the flagship for commander , river assault flotilla one , mobile riverine force task force 117 and commander , 2nd brigade , 9th infantry division . after a short stay in vung tau , the benewah moved up river and began a series of combat riverine assault operations in the mekong delta . when the navy boat crews and the riverine infantry embarked , the ship\u0092s company increased from 160 to 1150 personnel on board . she participated in all coronado operations from i - xi , and played a large role during the tet offensive in 1968 , moving from one hot spot to another . the 10 , 000th helicopter landing was made on her deck in the fall of 1968 by the 9th aviation battalion .\nagico is sponsored by and is a daughter concern of the trusted army welfare trust ( awt ) which itself is engaged in the business of finance , information technology and production of consumer goods & services . awt successfully acquired 27 . 18 % shares of agico through open market purchase from the askari bank limited in oct , 2015 . consequently , awt now holds 59 . 18 % shares of the company by virtue of which it is now a subsidiary of awt awt enjoys a proud history . with diversity in business , it has established a reputation as a leader in the corporate sector . the awt group ' s business history and efforts have been of perseverance , innovation , business acumen . going beyond the frontiers in investments , insurance , agriculture , cement , pharmaceuticals , leasing , energy , information technology and many other fields is the hallmark of only awt . the awt has as many as 23 different business entities working under its fold making them sister concerns of agico .\nislamabad \u2013 the senate has been provided with the details of commercial projects being run by several sub - departments of the armed forces of pakistan , in federal defence minister khwaja asif\u2019s written response to an earlier question raised by senator farhatullah babar of the pakistan people\u2019s party ( ppp ) .\nin the reply , khawaja informed the upper house that nearly 50 commercial entities were being managed by various departments of the armed forces , including the fauji foundation , bahria foundation , the army welfare trust ( awt ) , the shaheen foun\u00addation and various defense housing authorities ( dhas ) .\nhe said that as many as eight dhas had been established in karachi , lahore , rawalpindi - islama\u00adbad , multan , gujranwala , bahawalpur , peshawar and quetta under special ordinances .\nhe informed the house that the awt was running 16 projects , the fauji foundation 15 , and the shaheen founda\u00adtion 11 . he said that while the bahria foundation was not administrating any housing society in pakistan , it was considering the the establishment of an offshore lng project .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nislamabad - a spanish climber is missing and feared dead in pakistani part of the himalaya mountain range , his tour operator said on tuesday .\nluis maria barbero , 47 , went missing on july 21 when he was about to reach the peak of 8 , 068 - metre gasherbrum ii mountain .\nthough his death has not been confirmed so far but we all know that even a miracle cannot save him , given the severe conditions he has been through and the time that has passed ,\namirullah khan , a spokesman of his tour operator hunza guide , told the german press agency dpa .\nbarbero decided to continue climbing despite warnings from a swiss climber about rough weather conditions , khan said .\nhe said i will not return till i reach the peak .\naccording to khan , barbero indicated his position to his colleagues - nine spaniards and one french woman - in the base camp with a torch until midnight but signals stopped coming from his side after that .\nwe could not send a helicopter for the next three days because of bad weather conditions . on the fourth day there was an avalanche ,\nsaid khan .\nwith that we lost all the hopes for his survival .\nafter giving up on him , the team decided to climb the nearby peak of gasherbrum i , some 8 , 035 meters high , and they will be back in a couple of days ,\nkhan said .\nand then they will guide the mission to spot his body , if its not buried under the snow in some deep ravine .\npakistan ' s part of himalayas has some of the deadliest mountain peaks , a constant challenge to adventurous mountaineers .\nlast year , 11 climbers died in an avalanche on 8 , 611 - metre k2 , the world ' s second - highest mountain .\nin july , a south korean mountaineer fell to her death during the descent of 8 , 126 - metre nanga parbat . ( dpa )\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n5 - a the mall , awt plaza , po . box no . 336 rawalpindi , pakistan . urltoken 051 - 9272400 - 4\nh # 21 , chaklala scheme 1 , rawalpindi , pakistan . tel : + ( 92 51 ) 5505760 - 61 fax : + ( 92 51 ) 8311234 fax : + ( 92 51 ) 8311299\nlocated at 3 , 200m above sea level , this is an ideal spot for a day long trip . the scenery on this flight is unbelievably awesome and the sights of nanga parbat ' s north face unforgettable . in a matter of just three to four hours one can see shogran , babusar pass , lulusar lake , rakhiot glacier .\n\u2022 4 night stays at islamabad in hotel on twin sharing . \u2022 helicopter safari charges \u2022 transport charges . \u2022 reception , departure briefing & conduct assistance . \u2022 enroute refreshments & meals less at hotels .\nexpedition meeting emergency above safe operational landing height of rescue helicopter i . e . 5 , 500 m , must make an effort to recover casualty to safe heights and intimate location accordingly . on receipt of information at rescue headquarter the mission will be flown subject to weather and safety requirements , provided the expedition has deposited the security charges or provided the guarantee from respective embassy , and has signed the indemnity bond specimen attached at the end . on completion of rescue , bill for flying charges and additional services during their stay in pakistan will be recovered by aal within 7 days and cleared in 15 days at the latest . expeditions not utilizing rescue services during their stay in pakistan will collect refund from aal , on return and before leaving the country . all expeditions will be responsible to return the rescue kits provided to them before leaving pakistan . it must be kept in mind that all rescue operations above the height of 4000m , are conducted in pairs i . e . , lama , alt - iii helicopter , due to safety reason and lack of communication in the area . all charges will be according to rates given at the end , and jacking up or re - quoting of charges is not permitted by any intermediaries . rescue services are being provided to visiting expenditure on subsidized rates as a goodwill measure . rescue request demand . all expeditions are requested to make an effort to provide maximum details possible under the condition , to assist rescue teams for safe and successful execution of their mission .\na . orange cloth letter\nh\n, orange color windsock and rod , and signaling mirror . b . smoke grenade and wireless set .\n\u2022 no obstacles , tents etc are on the approach path within 100 meters of touch down point . \u2022 should be free of pebbles . \u2022 should be prominently marked by lime or orange colored letter ' h ' . \u2022 should display a prominent windsock of orange color located well clear of the helipad and to one - side of the final approach . . .\n1 . keep snow and frost off your clothes , tents , boots , sleeping bags etc . keep your clothing as dry as possible . check for frost bite . 2 . tramp out signals in snow . fill them with boughs , sod , moss , or fluorescent dye water . 3 . remember sound does not carry well through snow . 4 . avoid sleeping on bare ground or directly on the snow . provide some sort of insulation under yourself . 5 . don ' t camp at the base of slopes or cliffs where snow may drift heavily or come down in avalanches . 6 . avoid sweating - it ' s dangerous because it leads to freezing . wear clothes loosely . 7 . avoid fatigue . get enough sleep . stop worrying ; learn to take it easy . 8 . remember that in snow the chief danger is freezing . snow blindness andcarbon monoxide poisoning are secondary dangers . 9 . never touch cold metal with your bare skin , you will freeze to the metal and tear away the skin . . . . .\nwith the recent restructuring , aas is aimed to be a market leader in near future , venturing in jv for new airline in pakistan and procuring helicopters for domestic chartering . similarly , expansion of airport services to major cities of pakistan , starting umrah / hajj services and extending scope of flying academy is also on cards .\nat & t ; has two outlets . one is located in blue area , islamabad and the second is at mall road , saddar rawalpindi , with state of the art setup and reservation systems of galileo and abacus . the offices are manned by professionally qualified and highly experienced staff , to provide domestic and international travel services .\nat & t ; islamabad is an international air transport association ( iata ) approved travel agency and at & t ; rawalpindi is pakistan international airline ( pia ) passenger sales agent ( psa ) .\nthe company has extensive experience in group traveling . we have handled a group of 600 students of hec from pakistan to cuba in the year 2008 and in 2009 further 330 students were provided traveling services from cuba to pakistan and back . transit visa of uk and transport service in cuba was also provided to these students . similar service is also being provided to pakistan army contingents .\ncopyrights \u00a9 2018 army welfare trust , all rights reserved . developed by group mis dept awt\nobjective : train student pilots to acquire desired flying skills and knowledge compatible to the standards specified by caa for grant of private pilot and commercial pilot license ( aeroplane ) .\nobjective : to train students to attain the professional skill and level of proficiency required vide caa ano 0 - 12 - xxlc - 3 of 20 nov 2009 .\nobjective : the trainee will be trained to handle dangerous goods and safe transportation as per ano 91 . 0030 .\nhow can u say that ? ? one who saved trekkers from that height , how can be so un professional ? i wonder .\nr 1 z . pk > ek . ei ed fz wy b6 g9 ey nl qr gf tg .\nbrowser supported : internet explorer 11 . 0 or above , mozilla firefox , google chrome .\nit looks like you ' re using an ad blocker . please get a radarbox premium account for an ad free experience .\nflight history for atl2r is available for a period over 7 days under our basic subscription . more details here .\nyou have been cleared to land at radarbox ' s website . by continuing to use our services , you agree with our\nwe will use your compliance to provide you with a safe and enjoyable flight tracking experience . thank you and enjoy your flights .\nthere are not too many old sailors around who can lay claim to having served on a\ngreen ship ,\nmuch less a\ngreen flagship .\nthe vietnam war was an exception to the rule . the\ngreen ship\nfleet consisted of a number of world war ii lst ' s ( which were converted into apb ' s ) , self - propelled barracks ships and arl ' s ( which were converted into small boat repair ships ) . these ships were ideal for use on the brown waters of the mekong delta .\nwhen i received orders to the uss benewah ( apb - 35 ) , i had never heard of an apb . my orders specified i should attend c . i . school prior to joining the ship ' s company . i had never heard of a c . i . school . after the yeoman and i went through some paper work , i found out what an apb was and what c . i . school meant . ( counter insurgency ) oh boy ! !\ni thought i would enlighten some of you old sea dogs out there on the history of an apb which was converted to a\ngreen flagship .\nfor the navy crews who served on apbs and the boat crews of task force 17 and the riverine infantry of the 9th infantry division , i hope this will bring back some long - forgotten , and in some cases , unforgotten memories .\nthe uss benewah was a self - propelled barracks ship built on an lst class 542 hull . lst class ships were named after counties in the united states . the benewah\u0092s namesake was benewah county , idaho . she was built at the boston naval shipyard , and launched on 6 may 1946 . from 1946 - 66 , benewah\u0092s mission was generally supportive , from housing seabees in newfoundland to serving as the flagship for commander , fleet air eastern atlantic and the mediterranean in naples , italy . she was also home to many recommissioning and decommissioning crews for two decades . the benewah , herself , was decommissioned and recommissioned three times .\nin july 1966 , the benewah entered the philadelphia naval shipyard for conversion and modernization prior to her return to active duty . she was specifically modified for use in the river regions of south vietnam . although she retained her designation of apb - 35 , the benewah was converted to a brigade command ship and served as the flagship for river assault flotilla one . she was recommissioned on 28 january 1967 .\nalthough she was obviously not a candidate for cruiser or destroyer duty , she was a far cry from the benewah commissioned in 1946 . an apb\u0092s original armament consisted of two 20 millimeter gun mounts . in 1967 , benewah was outfitted with two quad - barreled 40 millimeter mounts , two 3\u0092 / 50 installations and 20 strategically placed 50 and 30 caliber machine guns . in addition , she was equipped with 25 fiberglass assault boats , which were utilized by army troops who made her their base of operations . a large helicopter landing platform was also built over her superstructure which was used for deploying troops and receiving casualties .\nfollowing a week\u0092s layover at the naval amphibious base , little creek , va . , the benewah was deployed on 22 feb . 1967 to the far east and the brown waters of vietnam\u0092s mekong delta . she pulled into the atlantic side of the panama canal on 2 march . her next stop was naval base pearl harbor for a short upkeep , and yes , what had been rumored to happen , happened upon her arrival . the crew painted the ship green ! ! ! as if that wasn ' t enough , the color was army olive green . but the crew generally seemed to agree that their mission was unique , so they looked forward to serving on a ship that looked a little different . different she was ! after her new paint job , the benewah again set a course for vietnam . on 22 april , she was welcomed in country by the flashing light of a man o\u0092war , which signaled\nwelcome to vietnam , whatever you are !\nthe benewah operated in giant slingshot and numerous other operations on brown waters of the delta . she was frequently fired on and her guns went into action on many occasions . in june 1970 , she participated in an incursion into cambodian areas to aid forces interdicting the vietcong supply lines running through the country . the benewah left vietnam on 27 nov . 1970 and headed for naval base subic bay in the philippines , after serving for 43 consecutive months in the mekong delta . following her arrival in subic bay , an inspection board determined she was unfit for active service and she was turned over to the naval station subic bay to serve as a station ship .\nafter being decommissioned , she remained on the active list in an in - service status and was redesignated as auxiliary 1x - 311 until 1 september 1973 , when her proud name was finally removed from the list of navy ships . in may 1974 , she was transferred to the republic of the philippines . in 1975 , the benewah was sunk by the philippine navy and used as a barrier reef .\nthe benewah served her country loyally during war and peace . she was hit numerous times during her service on the brown waters of the mekong delta . she received many awards and decorations for her vietnam service : the vietnam service medal ; vietnam campaign medal ; three presidential unit citations ; four navy unit commendations ; four meritorious unit commendations ; three republic of vietnam presidential unit citations ; and the republic of vietnam unit gallantry citation . in addition , she earned fourteen battle stars for her service\nin country\nvietnam , making her one of the most decorated ships of the vietnam war .\nand many apl ' s and yrbm ' s . there were also hundreds of small green river boats - the monitors , zippos , assault support patrol boats , armored troop carriers , pbrs and though not\ngreen ,\nthe swiftboats of the task force 115 . we cannot forget the lst ' s who made the dangerous supply runs up the narrow , shallow rivers of vietnam and the numerous other\ngreen\nand\ngray\nauxiliary vessels that made up the great\ngreen fleet\nof vietnam .\nif any historic discrepancies are found in the above text , please e - mail me with the corrections and the source of the corrections .\ndon ' t forget to use your browser ' s\nback\nbutton to return to this site .\nafter an impressive record of service in the united states navy , the ship was transferred to the phillipine navy . see a short historical account on this page .\ncopyright 1999 - 2014 , inclusive , by albert moore and don blankenship . you may use the images , descriptions , stories or text within this site for non - commercial , not - for - profit purposes only . in the event you wish to use any material contained within this site for commercial , for - profit purposes , permission must be obtained from the authors , albert moore and don blankenship , in advance of such use . in the event we have used a photo or other copyrighted material without the permission of the author , please let us know and we will remove the material immediately and you may please accept our apologies . no other liability may be attributed as a result of such actions .\naddress : 5 - a the mall , awt plaza , , po . box no . 336 , , rawalpindi , pakistan .\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 .\nthis article is issued from wikipedia - version of the 11 / 8 / 2016 . the text is available under the creative commons attribution / share alike but additional terms may apply for the media files .\ncookies help us deliver our services . by using our services , you agree to our use of cookies . learn more\nwe do not have information on this operator . either it is a private operator or the operator then has recently changed its name . you can use our search engine if needed .\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 ; 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", "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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romania . establishment of spanos industries dooel in skopje - fyrom . major involvement in the infrastructure development projects for the olympic games in athens - greece\ncompletion of the new headquarters in the industrial area of sindos in thessaloniki , greece . foundation of spanos albania shpk in tirana . foundation of spanos industries bulgaria ood in sofia - bulgaria\ncompletion of the design and production of the first prototype mobile concrete batching plant mobispa . start of the serial production of mobispa 60 and mobispa 80\nlaunch of mobispa 120 mobile concrete batching plant . establishment of spanos technologies i . k . e .\nwe use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website . by clicking ok , you agree to the usage of cookies during your visit .\noops . a firewall is blocking access to prezi content . check out this article to learn more or contact your system administrator .\nstand out and be remembered with prezi , the secret weapon of great presenters .\nneither you , nor the coeditors you shared it with will be able to recover it again .\nfree reusable prezi template for a prezume ( cv , prezi resume ) presentation . grab a copy from urltoken or hit the make a copy button\nreset share links resets both viewing and editing links ( coeditors shown below are not affected ) .\nthe project is located in al - 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{"id": 56415, "summary": [{"text": "maidstone corporation transport was the operator of trams , trolleybuses and motorbuses in maidstone , kent from 1904 to 1974 .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "the operations of maidstone corporation passed to maidstone borough council transport in reorganisation of local government in 1974 , expanding the borough boundaries . ", "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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( 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 ."]}
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( c ) 2017 big machine label group , llc urltoken\nexplore popular sci - fi movies and tv shows available to stream with prime video .\ni ' m not the owner of this video . - all rights belong to cartoon network\nbebe rexha - meant to be ( feat . florida georgia line ) [ official music video ]\nnachan farrate video song ft . sonakshi sinha | all is well | meet bros | kanika kapoor\n\u201chello sweetheart really captured our relaxed and fun vibe that we wanted for our wedding ! i can ' t speak more highly of everyone at hello sweetheart . i would recommend these guys in a heart beat ! \u201d\nthis article is about the video game character . you may be looking for her road to survival counterpart , or the companion series character .\n\u201chello sweetheart exceeded the high expectations we had with leaps and bounds . we will remember our wedding day and treasure these photos forever ! \u201d\nacclaimed feature director james avalon has been retained to take over couples - friendly studio sweet sinner , as well as the newly created sweet sinema . in regard to sweetheart video , mile high media is interested in speaking with qualified adult vignette and feature directors in the lesbian genre . interested directors may email jon blitt at [ email protected ]\n{\nid\n: 45102027 ,\ntitle\n:\nmary tyler moore ' s rise to becoming america ' s sweetheart\n,\nduration\n:\n1 : 50\n,\ndescription\n:\na look at how the role model wanted to be remembered and the legacy she left behind .\n,\nurl\n:\n/ wnt / video / mary - tyler - moores - rise - americas - sweetheart - 45102027\n,\nsection\n:\nwnt\n,\nmediatype\n:\ndefault\n}\na pie - maker , with the power to bring dead people back to life , solves murder mysteries with his alive - again childhood sweetheart , a cynical private investigator , and a lovesick waitress .\nif you\u2019re trying to figure out what to watch next , a great place to start are the 30 best shows on amazon prime video right now , and none of these titles are currently available on netflix .\nshe is the overall protagonist of the video game series . but since she hasn ' t been the protagonist in every game , she should just . . . 2018 - 06 - 18t00 : 42 : 25z\nmontreal \u2014mile high media has announced the amicable parting of ways with its contract director , nica noelle . after years helping to develop and run several of mile high\u2019s studios , nica is moving on to pursue other ventures . mile high media vice president jon blitt has issued assurances that the studios formerly under noelle\u2019s care\u2014sweet sinner , sweetheart video and sweet sinema\u2014will maintain the same level of excellence , while evolving under the care of new directors .\nafter having success in asia , businessman aksel borgen is asked back to his hometown in norway to save an important local firm despite it being 20 years since he was sentenced and later acquitted for murdering his high school sweetheart .\nfor a feature on storytelling in the adult industry that ran in the april 2014 issue of avn magazine , reporter jason lyon interviewed a dozen big names in the business , including director dana vespoli . her dv productions titles are released by evil angel , and she also directs all - girl movies for mile high media studio sweetheart video . avn is posting longer versions of the interviews as separate stories online . click here to see the digital print edition ; see bottom of article for links to individual interviews online .\nvespoli : i shot a lesbian anal pov for evil that releases in march , and i\u2019m just finishing my second feature for them as well . for sweetheart we are getting ready to shoot a movie around dani daniels , which i\u2019m excited about . she\u2019s lovely and the real deal .\nwhen attacked by a zombie in the shed in\nall that remains\n, clementine ' s fight with it is almost identical to lee ' s fight with sandra in\na new day\nof season 1 , following a trend within the video game to symbolically mimic previous scenes .\nwhile netflix features more and better original programming , amazon prime video holds their own in that department , and they continue to beef up their offerings . as far as licensed content goes , however , amazon prime may hold a slight edge , thanks to owning exclusive rights to hbo\u2019s back catalog .\npeople have different sexual fantasies and preferences , so mile high media is committed to establishing studios catering to the various consumer needs . sweetheart video produces lesbian movies with more realistic sex . sweet sinner provides a new kind of erotica for couples , offering real lovemaking and real orgasms . reality junkies specializes in producing reality - based vignettes using the sexiest porn stars . doghouse digital , mile high media\u2019s first studio , releases gonzo dvds with the following niches : interracial , gay , pov , foot fetish , ass fetish and more . recent addition sweet sinema produces high - end interpretations of classic hollywood movies .\nwhen you join sweetheart video or any of the mile high media sites , you will also get complimentary access to the entire network , with a plethora of new porn movies coming out from sweetsinner , reality junkies , and doghouse digital . you\u2019ll be able to enjoy unlimited streaming and downloads from any of the sites , and browse the categories of the entire network . you get 4 porn sites for the price of one , with daily updates and a huge library of porn movies going back to 2011 , with pornstar profiles , picture sets , behind - the - scene extras . you will never again have a boring night !\nvespoli : nica noelle introduced me to the owner of mile high just before she began working with aebn . i had performed a few times for sweetheart , and had been directing lesbian movies through filly films . mile high gave me a shot with \u201clesbian adventures : older women / younger girls\u201d and it has continued from there .\nso , don ' t hesitate , take a peek inside and discover the wide range of lesbian porn we have to offer , with fingering , cunilingus , analingus , lesbian step sisters and naughty prison lesbians . sweetheart video will give you true high quality porn , with real orgasms , where you can see the toes curl and the eyes roll back from the joy of a true and genuine orgasm . and if this wasn ' t enough , with each scene , you ' ll get to flick through hires picture sets form each and every scene , so you can literally plaster your wall with pictures of rachel steel , alexis texas , or karlee grey .\nwelcome to sweetheart video , for those lovers of girls , who can ' t have enough soft tits , shaved pussies , and toe curling orgasms in their faces . on sweetheartvideo . com , you ' ll find the best of lesbian erotica , and lesbian porn with real orgasms with the hottest pornstars . we will give you girl on girl romance , lesbian bdsm and hardcore starp on fucking , tribbing , naughty step moms introducing step daughters to pussy licking , and best friends taking their connection to the next level . if you like big tits , small tits , curvy girls on top of each other , or athletic babes making out , this is the place for you .\nthe harbinger is the exclusive student - run news program for shawnee mission east high school in prairie village , ks . staffed by approximately 60 dedicated super - students and overseen by adviser c . dow tate , the print and online publications have won numerous national awards . the harbinger is published in print every two weeks and its website edition is updated daily . the website edition includes blogs , live video , photo galleries and stories not published in the . . . read full \u00bb\nned possesses the unique talent of being able to bring the dead to life merely by touching them . however , the person may remain alive only for one minute , or else someone else dies for them . a second touch will render the person dead again , unable to be revived . through his connections with pi emerson cod , ned revives his childhood sweetheart , chuck . the trio , aided occasionally by olive snook , helps solve the mysteries of various murders , whose murderer is often surprising .\nacquitted follows the story of aksel borgen , a norwegian business man who has worked his way to the top during his 20 years in asia having left his native town after being acquitted of the murder of his high school sweetheart . when his home town ' s cornerstone business is threatened by bankruptcy , aksel returns to save the place that once turned its back on him . the past has not been forgotten . his arrival tears old wounds apart and new conflicts arise as the past meets the present . acquitted shadows a battle of guilt , revenge and hope of reconciliation , the man who pleaded not guilty is still judged by society .\n\u201csweetheart of the song tra bong\u201d refutes the idea of women as one - dimensional beings who serve only to offer comfort to men . fossie assumes that if he brings mary anne over to the relatively comfortable quarters he and his men keep , he will gain her comfort and companionship and she will remain unaffected by her surroundings . this fantasy is immediately shattered as mary anne is instantly curious about the things surrounding her\u2014from the language and the locals to the ammunition and the procedures and finally the nature of war itself . the irony of this story is that mary anne\u2019s new reality agrees with her , perhaps more than her conventional life . she is enlivened and empowered by war : its influence prompts her to make plans for future travel and to attempt to steer her path away from the life she earlier considered desirable . ironically , although her soldier boyfriend brings her over to be a comfort while he is in the midst of war , in the end , mary anne\u2019s conversion makes her hungrier for adventure than he is .\nclementine , affectionately nicknamed clem by many of her companions , is a main character in telltale games ' the walking dead video game series . she serves as the deuteragonist of season one and season three , and the protagonist of season two and season four . a mature , kind , and polite girl , she acts as the moral compass of the group , and tries her best to maintain the humanity of the group in a post - apocalyptic world . after losing the people closest to her , clementine becomes hardened and more mature in her outlook , but still bravely overcomes the dangers of a post - apocalyptic world head - on and tries her best to maintain some of her previous faith in humanity , hanging on to what lee taught her and her own values . as time goes on , however , clementine develops more brash and forceful traits , distrusting others and doing whatever it takes to stay alive . she holds a firm belief that nothing good will come out of being in group anymore , and regularly stays by herself . now a matured late teen , clementine is a far more independent individual , making her own choices based on her own beliefs and values .\n4 seasons , 29 episodes | imdb : 8 . 3 / 10 eastbound and down tracks the brash , blowhard kenny powers , a once - superstar major - league baseball relief pitcher , whose catchphrase was \u201cyou\u2019re f * cking out . \u201d he was the \u201cman who could throw his ball fast as f * ck , \u201d but after his rocket arm began to fail him and he resorted to steroids , he quickly flamed out and was driven out of the sport . trying to make his way back through the minor league system , danny mcbride\u2019s character is broke and forced to live with his brother ( deadwood \u2019s john hawkes ) and take employ as the small - town\u2019s substitute coach . \u201cyeah . your new teacher cusses . let\u2019s get used to it , okay . \u201d kenny also runs into a fellow teacher , april \u201cbig cannons\u201d buchanan , his old high - school sweetheart , and tries to reignite the flame with her , but is repeatedly shut down . eastbound and down is not for everyone , and the over - the - top antics of mcbride\u2019s character may wear thin for some , but few shows are as rowdy and in - your - face funny as the hbo series .\no\u2019brien says the most enduring vietnam stories are those that are between the absolutely unbelievable and the mundane . rat kiley , who has a reputation for exaggeration , tells a story of his first assignment in the mountains of chu lai , in a protected and isolated area where he ran an aid station with eight other men near a river called the song tra bong . one day , eddie diamond , the highest ranking man in his company and a pleasure - seeker , jokingly suggests that the area is so unguarded and seemingly safe that you could even bring a girl to the camp there . a younger medic , mark fossie , seems interested in the idea and goes off to write a letter . six weeks later , his elementary school sweetheart , mary anne bell , arrives , carried in by helicopter with a resupply shipment . fossie explains that getting her to camp was difficult but not impossible and for the next two weeks , they carry on like school children . mary anne is curious and a fast learner\u2014she picks up some vietnamese and learns how to cook . when four casualties come in , she isn\u2019t afraid to tend to them , learning how to repair arteries and shoot morphine . she drops her fussy feminine habits and cuts her hair short .\nxbiz recently sat down with veteran porn star and director dana vespoli , who just released her feature film debut last month for evil angel .\ni always say that at heart i am a gonzo director . gonzo is what brought me into this industry . - dana vespoli , director\nvespoli , a san francisco native , broke into adult as a performer in 2003 . she picked up the camera three years later , shooting fetish , pov and vignette features for a number of studios .\nher niche is mostly vignette movies with darker storylines , as well as pov - type scenarios .\ndana vespoli : i had been a fan of porn for a long time , and it continued through college , where i would rent movies . i had been a huge fan of john leslie , joey silvera and john stagliano and was also a fan of all the old caballero movies . i entered the industry after doing production work on softcore movies , and talking to some hardcore performers who were on set .\nxbiz : you were a performer before becoming a director . what prompted the transition ?\nvespoli : i began performing with the intention of becoming a director . one day , at the end of 2005 , i heard that digital sin was looking for a director . i had bought a camera and had been practicing shooting , and felt confident enough to contact them and ask for a directing deal .\nxbiz : we saw that you also became an evil angel director . are you still going to continue to direct for mile high ?\nvespoli : i actually haven\u2019t worked steadily for 10 straight years \u2014 there were one and two year long breaks in there . nevertheless , i\u2019ve certainly learned quite a bit . as a performer it\u2019s important to have boundaries . there is nothing wrong with looking at a director and saying \u201cthat scares me\u201d or \u201ci just can\u2019t do that . i don\u2019t feel right about it . \u201d a lot of performers , women and girls especially , come into this industry and think having hard limits means they\u2019re a pain in the ass and no one will want to shoot them . i\u2019ve been the girl who acquiesces and then feels like shit after , and it isn\u2019t worth it . no amount of money is worth it . i became the woman who can say \u201ci\u2019m sorry , that\u2019s not what we agreed upon . i can\u2019t do that , we will have to do something else instead . \u201d too often i have seen girls go along with things of which they are clearly conflicted . in the end , if you do it enough times , it ruins your health both mentally and physically . it\u2019s important to understand exactly what is expected of you before agreeing to a shoot , so you don\u2019t waste your time or the director\u2019s time .\nas a director i have learned how to be efficient with time , with money , with communication .\nit is helpful when everyone is working harmoniously , and it keeps the energy up as well as being mindful that lounging around on set all day costs everyone money .\nthe industry has taken a hit in this economy , so money is something we all have to think about . that said , an efficient set keeps everyone happy . as a director i\u2019ve also learned to be bold , take risks and break some rules with regard to how i shoot .\nvespoli : i don\u2019t have a favorite genre per se . i always say that at heart i am a gonzo director . gonzo is what brought me into this industry \u2014 movies from stagliano , joey silvera and john leslie .\nat heart i am a voyeur \u2014 my kink is watching . i\u2019m a better director than performer by virtue of the fact that i like to watch . i like to document and revisit the memory later .\nas long as it\u2019s authentic , and as long as it is intense then i\u2019m happy .\nwhen i\u2019m shooting camera and i\u2019m happy with a scene there are obvious signs : i\u2019m chewing on my lip and i barely blink . i\u2019ve done this with both boy / girl and girl / girl .\nemail sent . if you wish to send to another person , click here .\n& ldquo ; fireworks of sex not guns & rdquo ; now playing on drsuzy . tv | erotic intuition & amp ; summer sex culture this saturday | taboo summer desires ? call 310 - 568 - 0066 anytime for phone sex therapy : we & r\ntoday porn doesn & # 039 ; t kill dreams , it creates them .\nget paid ! make upwards of $ 20 , 000 / month and get paid out monthly by your favorite payment method .\nstay informed of the latest industry developments . enter your email to subscribe to xbiz newsletters .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 adnet media . all rights reserved . xbiz is a trademark of adnet media .\nreproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited . for reprint permission contact us .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n\u00a92018 mile high distribution inc . all rights reserved . terms & conditions . 18 u . s . c . 2257 record keeping requirements compliance statement\nall models were at least 18 years old at the time of their performance . 18 u . s . c . 2257 record - keeping requirements compliance statement .\nblitt said , \u201cwe wish nica the best , as we acknowledge her numerous contributions to mile high media during our period of collaboration . she has been instrumental in shaping the \u2018sweet studios\u2019 into their critically acclaimed success . our consumers can rest easy knowing their favorite studios will remain true to their origin , while continuing to evolve . \u201c\nnica noelle said , \u201ci\u2019m very proud of the studios i created for mile high media , and being their exclusive director for four years was a very rewarding experience for me . i am confident that the studios will continue to succeed under new writers and directors , and i thank mile high for giving me the opportunity to grow into the filmmaker i am today . \u201d\nfor production stills and content , log on to mile high media\u2019s press site . media seeking to be qualified may email dusty at [ email protected ]\nvivid imagination , blurred lines between dreams and reality , intense sex and stunning conclusions\u2014all these aspects of dana vespoli\u2019s work orbit around an essential element in her films : an expertly told story . i contact vespoli by email , and we arrange a time for a phone interview .\ni start by asking vespoli if her stories arise out of her vision for the sex scenes , or if the story itself forms in her mind first .\n\u201cyou know , i never think in terms of sex scenes . the sex scenes just come . what i think about are relationships between people . that\u2019s the thing that really interested me , and that\u2019s why so much of my work i think is very psychological . i mean , most of my features are about people , romantic relationships\u2014not even romantic , but just relationships that are charged\u2014and conflict . and so the sex just sort of naturally comes out of that , because sex for me has always been about more than getting off . in fact rarely is it even about getting off . it\u2019s a means for working through things . and also the getting off happens ! but an orgasm to me is also about more than getting off . so that\u2019s really what drew me to making porn , and that\u2019s mostly what drives the stories that i create . \u201d\nwhen i ask vespoli if she feels she can express things in adult that cannot be expressed in other forms of storytelling , she replies , \u201cno . i think of [ mainstream ] filmmakers like catherine breillat who never let the sex stop her . a lot of her stuff is incredible graphic\u2014it\u2019s just not as long ! \u201d vespoli laughs .\nbut then vespoli recalls what attracted her to porn , mentioning the work of radley metzger , john stagliano , john leslie and joey silvera . she adds , \u201ci like the freedom ! you know ? i like the freedom that comes with making movies in the adult industry . there are no restrictions for me , really . i mean , certainly there are restrictions\u2014i can\u2019t shoot enemas or fisting . but the technical stuff aside , i feel like i\u2019m free to do a lot more .\n\u201cfrom a time when i was very young and discovered my first porn movie , along with being sort of aroused , to me it represented this freedom to do whatever you feel like . and that always stayed with me as a very weird , nostalgic , kind of romantic perspective . i think being young and seeing old caballero movies for the first time , the world that these people lived in where they had sex on airplanes , and they would have sex everywhere , and they were having so much fun , \u201d vespoli laughs . \u201cso that always stayed with me , and that kind of began my love of adult movies . \u201d\ni ask vespoli about the convention of four or five sex scenes so often expected in adult movies .\n\u201ci throw it out the window . i don\u2019t obey those rules . i don\u2019t direct the sex . i think every director has their own goals when it comes to the actual sex . it\u2019s really important to me that the sex be as authentic as possible . the hard part for me is really just in the casting and finding the people that i believe can do what i\u2019d like to see them do . and then i also like to leave room for discovery . i like to watch people find something in the scenes for themselves . so i keep the sets very small , because i feel like you\u2019re going to get a better performance if you don\u2019t have a million people watching . \u201d\nwhile viewing descent , i had a powerful personal response that i share with vespoli . the intensity of some of the scenes were beyond my personal comfort level , but the heartfelt way the story was being told and the sincere manner in which she portrayed her character inspired a level of trust in me as a viewer . it kept me watching , even if it was difficult , because i wanted to see where her artistic vision would lead . so i asked vespoli if she thinks about this relationship with viewer .\n\u201cit\u2019s funny you should say that , \u201d she replies . vespoli describes the editing of a scene in her soon - to - be - released evil angel feature hollywood babylon . ( \u201ca kind of a love letter to los angeles , to hollywood . it\u2019s very pulp , \u201d says vespoli . \u201cit\u2019s very strange , kind of creepy , like a lot of the stuff i like to do . \u201d ) in the scene , a woman speaks with a detective , describing an audition she recently took before a producer .\n\u201che [ the detective ] is asking her what happened . so we see her , she\u2019s narrating it as it\u2019s happening , and what she\u2019s saying contradicts what\u2019s happening in the scene , which is she\u2019s trying to lead the detective to believe that it was a regular audition and that she had to read a monologue\u2014and what we\u2019re seeing is that he had forceable sex . and i remember just sitting with the editor , and it made me so uncomfortable watching it . it\u2019s not a rape . it\u2019s not a rape . and it\u2019s not even forceable , \u201d says vespoli , as she recalls elements of the scene .\n\u201cbut there was a moment where i said \u2018is this too much ? \u2019 i could feel the discomfort , \u201d she continued . \u201cat the same time i was like : it drives the story , this is happening . and it happens in life . so there are those times when i\u2019m telling a story and i have to remind myself\u2014and stagliano has done this for me before , he\u2019s like : \u2018remember , this is a porn , you have to remember that this is a porn . \u2019 and so sometimes through shooting or through editing , i struggle a little bit with what is my goal . what am i trying to share ? and what i always maintain is that for me , sex is about more than just getting off . sex drives us . and i like to believe i make movies for people who are active viewers , not passive viewers , and it forces people to feel . because again , if i believe it\u2019s about more than getting off , if it\u2019s about self - discovery , communication , and all these things , then i\u2019m sharing something that\u2019s moving and difficult \u2026 i don\u2019t like the porn that\u2019s there just for shock value , just to upset the viewer . \u201d\nspeaking of the performers in the hollywood babylon scene she just discussed , vespoli says , \u201cthese were two performers i trust very much , and they understood what they were doing going into it , and the female\u2014she was very happy with it and it was also an experience . it\u2019s kind of like a trust exercise , because we\u2019re there and i\u2019m trusting her to let me know if things get to be too much , and she\u2019s trusting me that i\u2019m not exploiting her or there to upset her . we understood what was happening . we check in , make sure everything\u2019s ok .\n\u201cso yes , to answer your question , i do think about the viewer a lot . \u201d\ni ask vespoli what it feels like to see the end result of her creativity and imagination on screen .\n\u201cyou know , it\u2019s hard for me to watch a movie all the way through , because i\u2019m going to pick at it . i just do . it\u2019s something i have to go look at a long time down the road , \u201d vespoli laughs , \u201cbecause it\u2019s still too new i\u2019ll want to just pick at it . \u2018oh , i should have held this shot longer\u2019 or \u2018damn , there was a dog outside the whole time , barking . why didn\u2019t i know this during that scene ! \u2019 these kinds of things .\n\u201ci just sort of have the process with me always , \u201d she continues . \u201ci\u2019ve never watched forsaken from beginning to end . or descent from beginning to end . i can\u2019t .\n\u201cin a couple years i\u2019ll go back and i\u2019ll watch . i\u2019ve done that . i\u2019ve watched movies that i\u2019ve shot\u2014a long time later . and then it\u2019s been a long enough time that i have new eyes , and i can have some distance from it , and watch and go : \u2018oh , that was good ! i like that . \u2019 or have some nostalgia related to it , like i remember what we did that day .\n\u201cactually , you know what ? i think i\u2019m just really neurotic ! \u201d vespoli concludes with a laugh .\ni ask vespoli if there\u2019s anything else she would like to say about storytelling in adult .\n\u201ci enjoy the process . the features , those were always my passion projects . and i\u2019m just happy to do them , and i love it . it\u2019s torturous , but i love it . \u201d\ni started off with a notion that storytelling in porn is a quiet creative force within the industry . but as i spoke with these writers , directors and performers , i quickly realized i was wrong about one thing . there is nothing quiet about the art of telling a story in the adult industry . it defines all aspects of adult entertainment at its best , from providing the compelling narrative for a single scene all the way to constructing the architecture of a grand epic adventure .\nthe only thing quiet about storytelling in adult is the silence of those who take it for granted .\nand so as i end my journey , i find myself looking ahead at what\u2019s to come . the challenges that the future will bring are as real as ever . yet i have found renewed hope after hearing these storytellers share their tales of hard work , creativity , ingenuity , dedication and pride . they are uniting sex with an art form that is timeless . they are traveling through the most mysterious corridors of the creative process , all for the chance to feel those fleeting , but powerful moments of joy when they finally emerge with a well - told story onscreen . they are conjuring up a hopeful future every day they bring their storylines to life\u2014one character at a time .\ncelebrate them . make sure their story is told from every rooftop in the industry .\nurltoken is a site owned and operated by gamma entertainment and its subsidiary chargepay b . v . , industrieweg 5b , 2421 lk nieuwkoop , netherlands .\nlet\u2019s remember your wedding day as it really happened without the cheese . we let you be you , that\u2019s our secret .\n\u201call the photographers and videographers we dealt with were relaxed , easy going and friendly . they were punctual and professional . the photos and videography can\u2019t be described in words . \u201d\n\u201cthey made my husband and i feel instantly comfortable , nothing we asked of them was too much , and their excitement about the wedding we created on our family farm made us feel on top of the world . \u201d\n\u201c their approach is so relaxed that you instantly feel like you ' ve known them forever like old friends , and their passion shows every step of the way . we can ' t recommend them enough ! \u201d\n\u201cnot a single second missed . the best part about the whole day was they felt like they were family apart of the guest list . it felt like we ' ve known them for years and the day would not have been the same without them their to capture it and do the whole day justice . \u201d\na look at how the role model wanted to be remembered and the legacy she left behind .\nthe last shot in the opening sequence to the mary tyler moore show has been often imitated , and remains an iconic tv moment .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nyou\u2019re seeing this warning because they tweet potentially sensitive images or language . do you still want to view it ?\ndid you watch the # tease trailer for # talkderbytome ? 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(\ntripadvisor llc is not responsible for content on external web sites . taxes , fees not included for deals content .\ntareefan | veere di wedding | qaran ft . badshah | kareena kapoor khan , sonam kapoor , swara & shikha\nthe humma song \u2013 ok jaanu | shraddha kapoor | aditya roy kapur | a . r . rahman , badshah , tanishk\nsome parts of this page won ' t work property . please reload or try later .\na sexually frustrated suburban father has a mid - life crisis after becoming infatuated with his daughter ' s best friend .\ncheck out highlights from some of the best recent trailers including mandy , the predator , zoe , and the king of thieves .\nwant to share imdb ' s rating on your own site ? use the html below .\na young f . b . i . cadet must receive the help of an incarcerated and manipulative cannibal killer to help catch another serial killer , a madman who skins his victims .\na former neo - nazi skinhead tries to prevent his younger brother from going down the same wrong path that he did .\nafter john nash , a brilliant but asocial mathematician , accepts secret work in cryptography , his life takes a turn for the nightmarish .\nafter a simple jewelry heist goes terribly wrong , the surviving criminals begin to suspect that one of them is a police informant .\nan insomniac office worker , looking for a way to change his life , crosses paths with a devil - may - care soapmaker , forming an underground fight club that evolves into something much , much more .\nwhen a roman general is betrayed , and his family murdered by an emperor ' s corrupt son , he comes to rome as a gladiator to seek revenge .\nwhen his secret bride is executed for assaulting an english soldier who tried to rape her , sir william wallace begins a revolt against king edward i of england .\na man with short - term memory loss attempts to track down his wife ' s murderer .\nwith the help of a german bounty hunter , a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal mississippi plantation owner .\nthe presidencies of kennedy and johnson , vietnam , watergate , and other history unfold through the perspective of an alabama man with an iq of 75 .\nthe lives of two mob hitmen , a boxer , a gangster ' s wife , and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption .\nmathilda , a 12 - year - old girl , is reluctantly taken in by l\u00e9on , a professional assassin , after her family is murdered . l\u00e9on and mathilda form an unusual relationship , as she becomes his prot\u00e9g\u00e9e and learns the assassin ' s trade .\nafter his death sometime in his forty - third year , suburbanite lester burnham tells of the last few weeks of his life , during which he had no idea of his imminent passing . he is a husband to real estate agent carolyn burnham and father to high school student janie burnham . although lester and carolyn once loved each other , they now merely tolerate each other . typical wallflower janie too hates both her parents , the three who suffer individually in silence in their home life . janie tries to steer clear of both her parents . carolyn , relatively new to the real estate business , wants to create the persona of success to further her career , she aspiring to the professional life of buddy kane , the king of the real estate business in their neighborhood . lester merely walks mindlessly through life , including at his job in advertising . his company is downsizing , and he , like all the other employees , has to justify his position to the newly hired efficiency expert to keep his job . things change . . .\nwhen ricky is filming jane while she strips for him , the light in his room is on , and it should have given the room enough illumination as to create a reflection in the glass .\n: i need a father who ' s a role model , not some horny geek - boy who ' s gonna spray his shorts whenever i bring a girlfriend home from school . what a lame - o . someone really should just put him out of his misery .\nthanks to all at the donmar warehouse in london and dr . bill and alice\n458 of 544 people found this review helpful . was this review helpful to you ? yes no | report this\nwith jurassic world : fallen kingdom now in cinemas , we take a look at how imdb users rated the films of the franchise . plus , browse exclusive lego\u00ae jurassic world playsets , presented by lego .\none - half of vivian and lily ' s old rival synchronized swimming team is eaten by a shark during a show , which provides vivian and lily with an opportunity to revive their career .\nchuck doesn ' t tell ned that she kept her father alive after ned brought him back , and dwight dixon dies because of it . meanwhile , ned and olive are left to solve the murder of one of the contestants . . .\nned , chuck , and emerson go to olive ' s nunnery to solve a murder . however , olive is nervous that she will reveal to chuck the secret identity of her real mother .\njermaine fowler and omari hardwick of sorry to bother you take us back in time to the worst jobs of their careers .\nemmy spotlight : alex borstein deserves her first win for managing \u2018the marvelous mrs . maisel\u2019\nthe curly font used for the credits , and various other text like some shop signs and books ( including\nboutique travel travel boutique\n) is called harrington .\nthroughout the series , the way ned ' s gift works contradicts itself . most notably , his entire business is based around touching dead fruit to make it ripe again for use in his pies . when he touches the fruit , it is restored to its pristine physical shape . however when he touches a sentient creature that has died , the broken / harmed / rotted body remains that way .\n: happens all the time ; you do something mean or hurtful to someone like tell a secret . . . bang ! you ' re dead .\n: or bang ! you ' re not really dead , you ' re just pretending to be dead while other people who think you ' re dead are heartbroken .\n: or bang ! you talk too much and you both go wait in the car .\nthis was my number one show to watch . i have decided not to start watching a new show so that i won ' t be disappointed because of it ' s abrupt end . i loved the show . even though it was frustrating regarding the plot line , the writing and humor got me every show . they could have found a loophole . there is always a loophole , especially with such a magical plot line . everyone on the show was very talented , and i could believe their fanciful characters . the musical numbers helped drive the suspension of disbelief . glee has show us that . the only reason i turned to glee was because of the loss of pushing daisies . it is much less mature and negative in humor , but it has it ' s fun parts too . i wish that a show like this would get more support .\n25 of 29 people found this review helpful . was this review helpful to you ? yes no | report this\naksel must choose between his two lives . after an unexpected confession and surprising dna test result , the police are sure they have found the true killer , but eva thinks something isn ' t quite right .\nthe police are looking for aksel ' s bloody t - shirt from 20 years back , but he can ' t remember anything about the night karine was killed . eva ' s behavior causes frustration and concern for her family .\na new tragedy strikes lifjord and aksel is hopeful that the karine case can be resolved once and for all . amina faces a difficult dilemma .\ntrippy indie madeline ' s madeline is the movie that lakeith stanfield and boots riley from sorry to bother you want to see the most .\na newspaper journalist revealing fraud in a large multinational company , finds his family involved , ruining his career , family relations , and entangles him in a following mystery .\nin nobel , two stories carefully intertwine as a returning soldier and family man becomes a pawn in a political international game . as the stakes grow higher he is forced to discover just how far one should go in the name of peace .\nvalkyrien centers on a doctor who runs an illegal , underground clinic in an old bomb shelter , where he treats criminals , emergency patients , and others who can ' t or won ' t seek medical help in a regular hospital .\nthe brutal murder of a french citizen sees french homicide investigator kahina zadi ( le\u00efla bekhti ) go to kiruna , sweden . together with rutger burlin ( peter stormare ) she begins an investigation that soon takes on staggering proportions .\nduring a snowy christmas season in sweden , psychologist and profiler inger johanne vik finds not only herself but also her autistic daughter drawn into the investigation of a number of . . . see full summary \u00bb\na mother sends postcards to her estranged son and daughter inviting them back to the guest house they grew up in . she gives each of her children one piece of advice and leaves them to ponder the meaning .\nto protect his family , police detective nikolai covers up a murder case . but when his co - investigator anniken suspects foul play , he is trapped in a dangerous game on duty , blurring the line between right and wrong .\na student at the police academy is tasked to study a cold case : the murder of a pregnant woman on a swedish beach 25 years ago .\na series about the company energreen . where we are following a policeman working on a case , where he is trying to figure out , what is going on inside energreen . a woman that works for . . . see full summary \u00bb\nquirky police detective , in finland , delves into his mind palace to solve despicable crimes all the while trying to keep his family together . if sherlock was based in finland this would be it .\ntwo 15 year old boys secretly meet up in the forest , only to witness a blood bath . they are seen , but escape trying to keep this as a secret , both in fear of the perpetrator and that their secret is revealed .\nacquitted\npremiered norway ' s tv2 in march 2015 and attracted a record 660 , 000 viewers .\nacquitted\nwas also twitter ' s top trending topic in norway .\ngood things : the cinematography of the series is impressive . the actors give a solid performance . the music helps the atmosphere of the series to stay consistently gripping . every second contains an excellent amount of uncomfortable tension that prevents the otherwise overdramatized script from falling into the soap opera category . at the same time , the script is still plagued by some serious illogicalities . it is simply questionable whether an international high tech company could have been managed successfully by a woman whose behavior is seriously neurotic at worst and someone whose background is such a huge question mark could work as a big shot in an investment company and stay married with the same woman for 17 years . moreover , it is nothing short of unconvincing that the small town in which the events of this series take place could be so remarkably void of people who would just listen to reason and act sensibly under most circumstances . summary : while i still enjoy to watch the series , i can ' t help being nagged by the feeling that something just doesn ' t make sense in the script .\n5 of 6 people found this review helpful . was this review helpful to you ? yes no | report this\nthe wrestling episode : the g . l . o . w . episode of netflix\u2019s \u2018glow\u2019\nloosely based on phillip k . dick\u2019s 1962 novel of the same name ( it also bears some resemblance to philip roth\u2019s the plot against america ) , the man in the high castle is set in an alternative , dystopian world where germany won world war ii . basically , the east coast is occupied by the germans , and the west coast is occupied by the japanese , and there\u2019s a no - man\u2019s land in between . exec - produced by ridley scott and frank spotnitz ( the x - files ) , the series sees various characters working to form a resistance against their occupation by collecting \u201cforbidden newsreels\u201d that show the alternate history in which the allies won the war in an effort to reveal a larger truth about how the world should be . a dark exploration of what it means to be american , the man in the high castle is a well - acted , tense , and often violent dystopian thriller with plenty of twists and turns to keep viewers guessing ."]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "grainger plc", "paragraphs": ["established in 1912 , grainger plc is the uk ' s largest listed residential landlord and manager . our latest property :\nsafestore acquired mentmore plc who were trading under the \u2018spaces\u2019 brand for \u00a3209 million .\ngrainger plc registered in england . company registration number : 125575 . registered office : citygate , st james ' boulevard , newcastle upon tyne , ne1 4je .\ngrainger share price . gri - stock quote , charts , trade history , share chat , financials . grainger ord 5p\nwhy netcall plc ' s ( aim : net ) roe of 9 . 6 % does not tell the whole story\njohn von spreckelsen leaves safestore and richard grainger is appointed as non - executive chairman .\nflexible tenancies and a named , dedicated grainger property manager to ensure it works for you .\ngrainger has a 4 week average price of 298p and a 12 week average price of 293 . 60p .\ngrainger plc owns a significant portfolio of residential property assets across the united kingdom and germany worth more than \u00e2\u00a32bn . in the uk , 62 % of its assets are located in london and the south east . similarly , in germany , 80 % of its assets are located in the four most economically robust regions .\nin january , richard grainger retired from the board of safestore and alan lewis was formally appointed non - executive chairman of the company .\nps . if you are not interested in grainger anymore , you can use our free platform to see my list of over 150 other stocks with a high growth potential .\n\u201cgrainger have thought about all the details that make life that little bit easier\u2026 it all really helps in creating a community - like building that you can enjoy living in . \u201d\nplease be aware that , as stated in our privacy policy , grainger may pass your details onto third party letting agents responsible for the property or properties you\u2019ve expressed an interest in .\ngrainger plc ( lse : gri ) is a small - cap - stock with a market capitalization of usd $ 1 . 32 billion . 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 . the significance of doing due diligence on a company\u2019s financial strength stems from the fact that over 20 , 000 companies go bankrupt in every quarter in the us alone .\nthere are currently 417 , 251 , 265 shares in issue and the average daily traded volume is 478 , 312 shares . the market capitalisation of grainger is \u00a31 , 250 , 084 , 789 . 94 .\nwe\u2019re delighted to be nominated for residential property company of the year at the # egawards18 . it\u2019s been a great year for grainger with the launch of argo apartments and we continue to invest in building more great homes for rent ! # prs # btr # rentingredefined @ estatesgazette urltoken\nclearly , grainger has a concerning amount of debt on its balance sheet . additionally , the company fails to impress in terms of generating strong enough operating cash flows and earnings to cover annual interest expenses . thus , for now , i don\u2019t find it a financially sound company .\nnow 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 grainger to see what are gri\u2019s growth prospects and whether it could be considered an undervalued opportunity .\n\u201cone of things that has impressed me most about grainger is how responsive they are to our needs . we always receive a reply to our emails promptly and they actually care about making us feel comfortable in our home ! we ' re treated like valued clients , rather than simply tenants .\n\u201cwhen i rented the flat from grainger i was appointed a property manager \u2013 and i cannot appreciate her enough . she has been supporting me ever since with every aspect regarding the flat . it is an extremely helpful concept to have especially considering i am travelling a lot due to my job . \u201d\ngrainger not really in a similar business to british land or daejan - although grainger are diverting into the prs sector their wholly assets are manly modest properties let to regulated tenants who have been resident since before 1989 when this tenancy type ended . importantly they have security of tenure and the properties are only sold at open market value when vacant - when the tenant has usually passed away or gone into care . the property assets have to be discounted to reflect the fact that if the company had to be liquidated tomorrow the assets could only be sold with the tenants in occupation . saying that though the company has for years had a share price which doesn ' t match even its true\ndiscounted\nvalue . good to see the recent rise though and will hopefully step up again when the world knows what the heck trump is doing !\nmore than the revenue shown on paper , what matters is how much cash is generated through operations and whether it is enough to continue operations , meet debt - obligations and fund growth . over the past year , grainger\u2019s operating cash flows stood at 6 . 3 % of its overall debt . an annual operating cash flow of less than a tenth of the overall debt raises red flags , although short - term obstacles and cyclical nature of an industry may have an impact on a company\u2019s ability to generate cash .\nthere are many problems that come unannounced . for instance , a hurricane or even labor strikes . in 2011 , a tsunami and earthquake in japan had wiped out a significant chunk of auto supply chain in the country . if these were not japan\u2019s biggest automakers and electronics - maker with big cash reserves and funding sources , it\u2019s hard to imagine how would they have recovered . but that does not absolve the company from its obligations such as lease payments , interest payments , and salaries . in addition , failure to service debt and bank loans can seriously hurts its reputation , making funding extremely expensive in the future , if at all it survives . grainger is able to meet its short term ( 1 year ) commitments with its holdings of cash and other short term assets .\na substantially higher - debt poses a significant threat to a company\u2019s profitability during a downturn . grainger\u2019s debt to equity ratio stands at 126 . 9 % and this indicates that the company is holding a high level of debt / liabilities compared to its net worth , and in the event of financial stress may experience difficulty meeting debt or interest obligations . while debt - to - equity ratio has several factors at play , an easier way to check whether it\u2019s at a sustainable level is to check its ability to service the debt . a company generating earnings at least 5x of its interest payments is considered financially sound . in addition , with such a coverage ratio , the earnings remain more stable . in gri\u2019s case the interest on debt is not strongly covered ( ideally 5x ) by earnings ( earnings are 3 . 3x annual interest expense ) .\nour customers come first , from the design of our buildings to the excellent service we strive to deliver .\nthe management team are great and are always on hand when we have experienced any issues with our apartment - quick and efficient to respond and resolve any problems we have faced .\nlong term & flexible tenancies with the uk\u2019s leading professional landlord , with all the protections and flexibilities you deserve .\nthere ' s only a handful of brand new two beds left at argo apartments in london . enquire today !\nargo apartments is our brand new development in east london , offering free 100mbps wi - 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la - ville in paris .\ndecember : the safestore group has a total of 134 self storage centres . 109 in the uk and 25 in the paris region .\nseptember : a new store in altrincham and a relocated store in birmingham opens .\njuly : safestore confirms the acquisition of space maker adding 12 stores to the uk operation .\nsafestore has nearly 100 stores in the uk including two business centres trading under the safestore name and a further 24 stores in paris trading as une pi\u00e8ce en plus .\nin october safestore was promoted from the reserve list into the full ftse 250 index .\nin september , frederic vecchioli , the president of our successful une pi\u00e8ce en plus business in france , was appointed as chief executive .\npeter gowers appointed chief executive officer upon the retirement of steve williams . frederic vecchioli appointed to the main board .\nsafestore aired its first tv ad campaign this year . more than one million people viewed the ad on youtube \u2013 view the ad here .\nsafestore has more than 90 stores in the uk including 3 business centres trading under the safestore name and a further 22 stores in paris trading as une pi\u00e8ce en plus .\nsafestore continues to grow through new store openings and has many more at various stages of planning due to open soon .\nin march , safestore successfully listed on the main market of the london stock exchange . the offer price was set at \u00a32 . 40 per ordinary share implying a market capitalisation of approximately \u00a3449 million and an enterprise value of \u00a3661 million .\nsafestore acquired selfstore adding three stores to the group portfolio in the north west .\nsafestore invested significant capital into the spaces stores to improve the facilities offered and re - 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", "topic": 38}], "title": "maya island air", "paragraphs": ["make a maya island air reservation and find some amazing deals with discounted maya island air tickets at alternative airlines . maya island air flies to many destinations , offering a cost effective and safe service to all its passengers . let alternative airlines help find you cheap maya island air tickets and make reservations on maya island air today .\nmaya island air was founded in 1962 originally as maya airways . in 1989 , island air began providing similar airline services to san pedro and belize city . the need for air services grew therefore maya airways and island air planned a negotiation to merge and eventually become the most successful merge in the travel industry . in 1997 , both airlines had merged to create maya island air .\nis from belize . maya island air fly under mw iata code ( icao : myd ) .\ntropic air and maya island air have issued a statement informing the public of the suspension of all scheduled flights to the island of caye caulker effective october 1 , 2017 .\nmaya island air hold 13 aircraft in its fleet , offering scheduled services in belize , guatemala and honduras .\nbelize forums ' home \u00bb forums \u00bb travel \u00bb travel and tours in belize \u00bb maya air vs . tropic air\nmaya island air ( also known as maya airways ) is an airline with its head office in belize city municipal airport in belize city , belize .\nlooking for cheap flights with maya island air ? use skyscanner to browse maya island air flights and find the lowest prices and most convenient maya island 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 .\nbrowse the most popular maya island air flight routes to destinations within the belize region . alternative airlines can help you make reservations on maya island air . use the following list of routes to help you plan your next flight . book maya island air flights on alternative airlines to save big ! alternative airlines is an online travel agency , specialising in booking lesser known airlines and remote destinations .\nyou can pay for your flights with maya island air in the currency and payment method of your choice when booking through alternative airlines .\n? compare with the flight search engine jetcost . it is very quick and easy to find the best maya island air airfares using jetcost .\nwith over 100 daily flights to 11 different domestic locations as well as regional charters to guatemala and honduras , experience the very best of air travel in belize by flying maya island air .\nintroducing maya\u2019s official in - flight magazine \u2013 caribbean culture and lifestyle . maya island air is very proud to be introducing our first ever in - flight magazine - caribbean cult . . . more\nair service will resume to caye caulker immediately after completion of necessary renovation works to rehabilitate the island\u2019s airstrip .\nwe like tropic air and maya island but we found maya\u2019s prices better on this trip . our 1st flight was in the afternoon and the plane was pretty warm . last flight was in the morning and much more comfortable\nretreat from the stress and hectic pace of your daily life on - board a maya island air charter , offering comfort and convenience across 15 domestic and regional destinations .\ncontacting us is as easy as dropping a line or giving us a ring . we love to hear about your maya island air experience and are happy to answer any questions .\nt . i ' m pretty sure i am not going to get my refund . don ' t use maya air !\nskyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flights with maya island air without having to enter specific dates or even destinations , making it the best place to find cheap flights for your trip .\nwe accept paypal making flight purchases with maya island air easy and more secure for customers . paypal is one of the leading forms of online payment , with more than 169 million accounts worldwide .\nmaya island air permits each passenger one ( 1 ) small personal item , one ( 1 ) carry - on weighing 15 lbs or under and one ( 1 ) checked bag weighing 50 lbs or under .\n, and shocked that i could be treated with so little respect . i am appalled by this lack of customer service , and should we ever return to belize , i will never use maya island air again .\nransfers went without a hitch ! a personal highlight for us was the over the top job by pamela of maya air out of belieze airport . . .\nexcess and oversized baggage will be evaluated , charges assessed , and will be transported on a space available basis . all baggage must be checked in at the maya island air front desk and have a numbered baggage tag provided by the handlers .\nweb check in also allows you to check in your luggage in advance , select your seat , meal options ( if available ) and many more , before you depart for the flight . to avail maya island air web check - in facility .\ni was flying to great blue hole by mayan air and i was the only traveller .\nmaya island air are promoting special fares for the easter weekend , indluding flights to destinations such as san pedro , dangriga and placenia . they have also updated their plane imagery to feature the fantastic hawksbill turtle , an honour to their abundance in belize thanks to dedicated conservation efforts .\nmaya air = tropic air . . .\nthey are the same . . . only different\nlol . seriously one or the other is safe , and reliable . the fares are the same i have flown on both , and the only real difference is the airplanes paintjob .\nif you are traveling to belize in search of adventure , mystery or simply a quiet get - away , maya island air can help you get to your destination in comfort with safety as our top priority . our fleet is designed to carry three to twelve passengers comfortably and are equipped with storage bays for luggage .\nmaya island air have announced the launch of caribbean culture and lifestyle : belize edition . they aim to be the leading authority on all things caribbean through sharing inspiring travel culture and lifestyle content in the region . the magazine will not only be available on plaanes but in select hotels as well . the magazine is set to publish five editions a year .\nthe sub - aquatics of belize limited has been offering hyperbaric medical treatment to the country\u2019s visiting and local dive community for over 25 years . they are located right across the san pedro airstrip opposite maya island air . you can contact them at telephone number ( 501 ) 226 - 2851 , 615 - 4288 or email them at belize @ sssnetwork . com .\nwe weren ' t sure who or what time to book our puddle jumper from belize city to san pedro and ended up going with the maya island air bargain hopper flight an * hour * after our flight from houston , tx was set to arrive . the airline recommends that you book your flight 3 hours after your international flight to allow for delayed . . .\nnow check - in directly for maya island air flight from the comfort of your home / office . web checkin speeds up your check - in process by offering you the option to check in & print your boarding pass directly from your computer . in addition to this , the e - boarding pass will also be sent to your email address by the respective airline .\nwe really enjoyed using maya air . the staff is very friendly . we traveled from placencia to san pedro . they have a nice air conditioned room in the airport while you wait . i got to sit in the front as the co pilot which is an experience in itself . the views are incredible . the aircraft felt safe and was clean . but . . .\nas part of the outreach and education campaign , the chamber will also be providing courses and seminars to educate dive guides on diving medicine . the skills taught will be beneficial in strengthening the diving community . to obtain further information on the chamber or to register , visit the sss recompression chamber located in font of maya island air or call 226 - 2851 / 226 - 3195 .\non monday , july 24th , a maya island air and tropic air plane reportedly clipped wings around 9am while on the tarmac at the san pedro airport . although it was confirmed by the belize department of civil aviation ( bdca ) that no one sustained injures , the collision has allegedly put both planes out of commission . according to lindsay garbutt , director of civil aviation of the bdca , information regarding the incident is currently being gathered . \u201ci have sent two inspectors to check on the matter , and i am just waiting on the report . afterwards , [ we ] will sit down with the entities that manage that specific airport , which is the belize airport authority , and look at measures to ensure that incidents like this does not happen again , \u201d said garbutt . \u201ctropic air was taxiing to the gate at the airport when our airline\u2019s wings collided . however , no one was injured , \u201d stated john grief iii , president of tropic air , who confirmed that the incident did occur . the san pedro sun contacted maya island air for a comment , but attempts have been fruitless . the san pedro sun will have more information as it becomes available .\n: as of march 8 , 2013 , countries are removed from the list after four years if they do not provide air transport service to the u . s . , have no code - share arrangements with u . s . air carriers , and have no significant interaction with the faa .\nmaya has the infrastructure and the network to ensure smooth transportation and delivery of dry and cold cargo , with the flexibility to meet your changing needs .\nthe 2017 san pedro lobsterfest block party the island of san pedro - ambergris caye celebrated its 11th lobsterfest block party over the weekend . . . more\ntravelers with itineraries , reservations or tickets to caye caulker should contact their respective carrier for information regarding the status of the journey and available alternatives to reach this popular island destination .\nwe flew both ways on maya airlines and the flights were reasonable price , scenic and 20 minutes . the service , flight and staff were great . book no cancelations rate and get reasonable ticket price .\ni hope this note finds you well . i am one of the three plane crash survivors from this week ' s incident aboard tropic air flight 9n2300 from belize city to roat\u00e1n , honduras on tuesday , june 2nd .\n\u201cthis information has been shared with the belize airports authority and caye caulker\u2019s village council accompanied by a request for urgent renovation of the runway in order to meet the island\u2019s approaching tourism high season , \u201d the release further states .\naccording to the release , the present state of the runway at the island\u2019s airstrip exhibits severe deterioration , and as a result , this precautionary measure is necessary to avoid safety and operational challenges beyond acceptable margins for public flight service .\nplace at the airlines . we had 40 minutes to wait but since everyone i checked in they decided to leave early . which was awesome because it got us to the island early . they radioed grand caribe ahead of time to make sure our transporta\nboth have same prices when routes overlap . there are a few routes that only one or the other do . maya has nicer terminals . maya has expanded to regional locations such as cancun and guatemala city on larger planes . suggest looking at schedules to see which time works best , rather than which airline , if you are flying a route flown by both carriers . one last point , sometimes a 20 % cash discount can be obtained and if this is the case , go with the discount on either carrier .\ni don ' t know who collected the data in that aviation database or what methods were used , but i ' m pretty sure the data are not correct . rigrat is correct on the long term records . although both local airlines have what i consider to be good recent safety records , tropic have had more crashes over the years than maya island . i can ' t find internet news reports on some of the incidents i recall , most likely because the worst happened in the days before our news media were online .\nambergris hopes clinic , in san pedro , ambergris caye , belize , this week boasts the services of hyperbaric medicine treatment as it inaugurated a new building in its compound that houses the island\u2019s second hyperbaric chamber . official inauguration was held on friday , may 15 , 2015 .\ncheck out this amazing video shared by @ fishingbelize of the historic island - st . george ' s caye ! ( @ get _ repost ) \u30fb\u30fb\u30fb an end to end aerial of st . george ' s caye # stgeorgescaye # aeiralphotography # originalcapital # 1798 # mayaislandair # belize\nbased on placencia423 ' s link , tropic and maya had the same number of incidents in the last 5 years , and 4 vs . 2 over the last 10 years with no fatalties on either airline . if that ' s a compete list , it ' s fairly reassuring . if both airlines have roughly 4 , 000 flights down the length of the coast each year ( with a few thrown in to account for the irregular spur routes ) your chances of an incident over the last 10 years were about 0 . 0001 % on tropic and 0 . 00005 % on maya .\npassenger aboard tropic air flight 9n2300 from belize city to roatan , honduras , submits his accounts on what happened after the plane he was traveling in had to make an emergency crash landing offshore in the waters between turneffe and lighthouse reef atolls . he hopes to clarify erroneous information given to the belize media .\nthey ' re very , very similar . both are reliable and safe , and i regularly use them both . but i have never had a problem with service at tropic and once or twice i have at maya . warranted or not , i also tend to feel more positively about the tropic company values .\none of the aircraft ' s belly hold cargo doors partially opened and the aircraft failed to pressurise during the climb on a domestic flight to izmir . on returning to istanbul , the door opened during the landing run , causing bags to be shed onto the runway . onur air said the crew did not get a door - open alert .\nconclusion : there is no possible way that the coast guard picked us up in 20 minutes . they may have left to come get us within 20 minutes of the call ( ? ) but even that call could not have been made prior to being picked up by the guards at the audubon society on the first island - which was already at least one hour and fifteen minutes after the plane crashed into the sea . additionally , even if the coast guard left to come within 20 minutes of the call , they did not actually show up on that island to retrieve us until well into the night - as we had already been there waiting an hour and a half .\n\u201cthe hyperbaric chamber assures a sense of security and safety to all who visit our island , \u201d commented dr . daniel . \u201cwe will be visiting dive shops and resorts to educate them about the service we provide with the chamber so that they know about the reliable and essential services we have to offer with its addition to the clinic . \u201d\nwe took the maya airline flight to san pedro & back to belize city for our vacation . the planes were very clean & roomy and it was a very smooth flight both ways . the baggage handlers at the san pedro airport were great ! very friendly & helpful with our bags . one of them even helped us with contacting our resort . . .\nworking along with dr . gonzalez is dr . miguel allison del valle who stressed that while the primary use of the chamber is for diving - related incidents , it can be used for treating other medical conditions dealing with diabetes , ulcers and brain issues such as strokes . both doctors stress the importance for such a piece of equipment on an island that strongly depends on tourism .\nfdr information shows that the aircraft accelerated normally to rotation at 144kt but , immediately after lifting off , banked left to 35\u00b0 , then right to 67\u00b0 , and then left again to 59\u00b0 wing down . it lost altitude and , still travelling at 160kt , bounced on the runway . eventually the jet veered off the runway to the right and ran through the perimeter fence , striking a vehicle and killing its driver . french air accident investigator bea comments :\nduring the flight phase , no loss of engine thrust was recorded .\nthe aircraft reached a maximum height of 107ft and an angle of attack of 17\u00b0 .\ndr . daniel gonzalez , who owns ambergris hopes clinic , is working on providing a 24 - hour medical facility , the first private clinic on the island to do so . once complete the clinic will also be providing additional medical services from maternity to dentistry and also offer x - ray and ultrasound . the expansion will allow for more doctor offices , recovery rooms and an operating room as well . attending the inauguration event was local businessman corry mcdermott who made a donation of $ 5 , 000 towards the second phase of the clinic expansion which includes a diagnostic center with x - ray and ultrasound , and a maternity ward .\ncorozal is a sleepy seaside town , located just south of the r\u00edo hondo river , which forms the border between mexico and belize . its proximity to mexico lends it a certain latin charm , and also offers easy access to travelers coming from cancun or chetumal . while not part of the traditional tourist route , corozal town makes a good base for fishing excursions in the calm bay , bird and wildlife - viewing tours , shopping trips to neighboring chetumal , mexico and explorations of the cerros and santa rita mayan ruins . just a short hop from the island of san pedro , ambergris caye , corozal is the ideal town for the laid back and carefree traveler .\nurltoken - & nbspthis ; website is for sale ! - & nbspmayaairways ; resources and information .\nabsorb the stunning natural beauty of belize ' s great blue hole in a unique tour from above .\nwe operate daily scheduled flights to destinations including : san pedro , dangriga ( hopkins ) , and placencia . book with belize\u2019s most experienced airline to discover these world renowned locations , including the islands of caye caulker and caye chapel and the seaside towns of corozal and punta gorda . we are your convenient gateway to the many private islands , seaside resorts and mainland activities unique to belize .\ncan\u2019t miss february events in belize february is typically known as being the \u201cmonth of love\u201d for those who celebrate valentine\u2019s day bu . . . more\nour official in - flight magazine \u2013 caribbean culture and lifestyle : the belize edition , is revealed ! to be found in the back seat pockets of our planes , at our terminals , as well as in hotel rooms cou . . . more\ngrilled lobster tails - a belizean foodie favorite belize\u2019s 2017 lobster season is officially open which means that across the country , households and . . . more\namazing health benefits of cashew nuts did you know that belize celebrates an annual cashew festival ? while not the biggest festival in th . . . more\nint ' l flight notice : customers whose international flight is delayed , are advised to contact info @ urltoken three ( 3 ) hours of their local flight time to be re - booked for the next flight with space available for the fare class ticketed at no extra fee .\nonline reservations notice : reservations are recommended to be made at minimum , 24 hours prior to intended flight date and time .\nchat option : available monday - friday , 9 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm & saturday 9 : 00 am to 12 : 00 pm ( cst ) . kindly allow a minimum of 2 minutes between response times .\nflights 113 and 114 to and from pnd seasonal flights from : march - october 31st .\nnote : all flights with\n* *\nindicates that they are seasonal .\nflights to and from cyc are on special requests only concurs with tza - spr - tza schedule flights : 109 and 119 are seasonal flights from : march - october 31st flights : 115 and 123 are seasonal flights from : november till first week in march .\nflights to and from cyc are on special requests only concurs with spr to tza schedule .\nfeel free to stop by our main terminal and administration building located at the sir barry bowen municipal airport in belize city , for more information on flight schedules , freight , charters and tours .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\nour return flight to belize city was moved up at our request due to worsening weather in placencia . from a 2 : 30 flight to 12 : 30 . it was not a problem for them . changing schedules was fairly easy , a few phone calls , a few paper shuffles at the terminal and it was done . however , the staff seemed put off or too busy . . .\nthought i would give an update on my situation . after 40 days , i have received my refund . 40 days of being told over email that my refund has been processed and then being told so and so isn ' t in the office to process my refund . it wasn ' t until i posted a review on their facebook page about this that i . . .\ni had a flight coming back to belize on the 21st of april that i had to wait over 4 hours past when i was supposed to take off . when my group got to the airport for our return flight at 11 : 30am we were informed that our flight had a delay , we understood and when we inquired on the status , . . .\nnice little airline . plane seats about 15 , no frills for a short 15 minute flight to san pedro . about 2800 ft . above water , nice views .\nwell run local airline and all went well . bags handled well and all arrived safely both ways . pleasant helpful staff ! we didn ' t even pay untill we arrived at the airport but reservations made by our resort . thanks\n\u201cbargain hopper is cheap and there isn ' t an advantage to paying more as far as i can tell . \u201d\n\u201clisten close to what they have to say in broken english or creole . \u201d\n\u201cthe planes seem to run late . our flight to and from corozal were delayed . \u201d\n\u201csmall about 12 seater plane . . . but you would never know it ! \u201d\n\u201cjust ask to get on whatever flight is leaving at the time . they will get you on a plane as soon as possible . \u201d\n\u201cit ' s a prop jet or small jet . . . take ear buds . \u201d\nrespond to airline reviews . register now and reply to member reviews . departmental and company credentials will be verified .\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 .\nsir barry bowen municipal airport ( 2 , 471 . 71 mi ) belize city , belize 00501\nfirst of all , they always get us on an earlier flight when available .\nlly well and felt like personal taxi to plane service . once we arrived in belize city while waiting for our luggage , i realized i had left a jacket at the resort . a young man working the baggage area working the baggage area , thomas , called grand caribe and explained what happened . he asked that they get it to the airport and send it on the next plane . thomas said he would come find us once it got there . after about an hour , thomas came looking for us to let us know it was on its way . now that is amazing service .\nwe booked our flights at the airport after we landed . they knew we were coming from the us on the direct flight from dallas and was told this is the best way since sometimes flights are late from the\nand a child we were separated on 2 different flights and not told until the flight was boarding . we had boarding passes with the same # on them . they took 2 and luggage for 5 . the other 3 attention bed later and we could not get their bags because we did not have their tags . we had a great buy wet week on amberges caye . when we left , we had requested the 11 flight arriving at the airport a little after 10 . we were told we were on the 12 flight . poor service , never an apology and we will avoid in the future and recommend you do the same .\ni had a flight coming back to belize on the 21st of april that i had to wait over 4 hours past when i was supposed to take off . when my group got to the airport for our return flight at 11 : 30am we wer\nand when we inquired on the status , they then said it had been canceled and another flight was coming at 1 : 00 . when that time came around they then informed us that the company had made a mistake and other excuses were given to us on why we were stuck at the airport and that a flight would be there shortly . finally at 4 : 45pm we boarded and were on our way . if we had known all of this we would have gotten a different flight so we didn ' t have to adjust our schedules for transporta\ntion and which resulted in people being late for work . we didn ' t have that option to make adjustment\nemailing them to get my refund that started on may 4th . on may 8th i was informed that i would be getting a refund that could take 2 - 3 weeks . 3 weeks later i am told it will be processed on that friday june 1st . nothing happened , i contacted them again to see the status and was told it could take 1 - 3 weeks . when i asked what had been going on for the last month i was told that my request has been sent to the proper person , but they are out of the office until next friday . this is ridiculous\nthanks for taking good care of my wife carmela on sat . 31st , march . it was her 1st time making the trip from belize city to punta gorda . since we have moved here we usually drive the 5 hours but she\ndecided to fly on easter weekend . even with the holiday travelers your service was exceptiona\nl ! ! don ' t know if i can get her to take the drive anymore .\ndecided to give them a try at san pedro . went to buy my ticket and wasnt even greeted . agent seemed not happy to he there . so , i asked what happen to service with a smile . then the evening before my f\nlight got a call that my flight was cancelled and to choose an earlier or later flight . so i choose a later flight . the day of my flight it was 30 minutes late . while in the waiting room a pilot grabbed water and spilled some by the front door . i told him and he ignored it and walked out . so i took it upon myself to tell the agent about it to avoid an accident . you ' re welcome . not even a thanks . customer service is more than horrible and i rather pay more and avoid this horrible experience\ntried calling and calling the placencia branch ( and belize city branch ) to arrange an earlier flight . no one answered . i didn\u2019t want to arrive at the airstrip and find out the flight was booked and be\nstuck in their waiting room for 2 hours hence my reason for not going to the airstrip . last minute i decided to just head to the airstrip because one one answered . when i arrived it was just before 2 p . m . i still wasn\u2019t able to board the flight because the pilot didn\u2019t want to wait ( which is fine ) . but i was upset because if they had answered their phone i would have reached on time . but the representa\ntive told me \u201ci should have reached earlier\u201d that\u2019s not what i want to hear answer your phone . i was trying to call an hour before the flight because i didn\u2019t want to wait at the terminal for 2 hours , i would have rather enjoyed placencia for that time . he then promised that there would be a couple flights between 2 to 4p . m . which he can arrange to get me on one . needles to say i wasn\u2019t placed on any earlier flight nor was i notified of this . bad customer service . . .\nit ' s hard to rate a flight that didn ' t occur because the airport at cay caulker was closed two days before the flight was scheduled .\nyour company refuses to refund the money for the flight and then stating we were a no show .\nexcellent service and great ride . it was a pretty smoother ride and we had s really good pilot ! views are amazing ! ! !\nfun to take a little cesna from corazol to san pedro . smooth flight , on time , they let me change my flight without a charge . just an amazing fun little airway .\ngood service . due to rain i was surprise the flight wasn\u2019t bad at all . thank you fir taking care of us . kudos to the pilot and ground crew !\npriority seating on the next flight , calling the airport to hold the plane for us , a personal guide to greet us and quickly walk us and our luggage to the check in ! amazing people and service . thank you ! !\non the dangriga to belize city flight the morning of october 30 . i was terrified of getting on the plane ; i have a fear of flying anyway , and i ba\nrely made it through the flight from bze to dga the week before . i needed to be next to my husband for support and sat that way intentiona\nlly when we boarded the plane . the captain told me i had to move without explanatio\nn . when i tried to explain that i needed to be next to my husband for support , he yelled at me in front of the entire plane , forcing me to move . i was forced to sit next to a stranger in tears in a panic attack for the entire flight , separated from the one person who could support me through this . i was embarrasse\ntop notch service on all the 5 flights we had , all staff very courteous . . .\nng to wait another hour to get the next available flight . no apologies on behalf of the company ! poor customer service is definitely\nsomeone dropped a package off for my sister at 2 pm and was assured the package would be sent on the 2 : 30 flight to placencia .\nthe scenic tour encompasses views of the great barrier reef , shark ray alley , turneffe atoll , lighthouse reef , ocean freighter wreck and 2 revolutions per port and starboard around the blue hole .\n1 - touch flight booking - the fastest way to book your flights . know more\u2192\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\nthis website uses cookies . by using and further navigating this website , you accept this .\nyou can help us keep flightaware free by allowing ads from flightaware . com . we work hard to keep our advertising relevant and unobtrusive to create a great experience . it ' s quick and easy to whitelist ads on flightaware or please consider our premium accounts .\nwant a full history search for myd224 dating back to 1998 ? buy now . get it within one hour .\nbasic users ( becoming a basic user is free and easy ! ) view 3 months history . join\nthe airlines operates regular scheduled flights to 11 destinations within belize and chartered flights to mexico , guatemala , and honduras . its main base is the philip s . w . goldson international airport .\nthere are certain limitations to the size and amount of carrying capacity and baggage .\nthe permissible carry on size accepted includes but is not limited to ( purses , small backpacks , brief cases and the like ) with a maximum weight of 15 lbs . due to limited cabin space , all carry - ons must fit snug under the seat .\neach passenger is allowed one checked bag with a maximum weight limit of 50 lbs . and 62 linear inches ( 27\nx 21\nx 14\n) . these will be placed in the storage bay below or to the rear of the aircraft . anything larger , heavier or oddly - shaped may incur additional fees .\nbelize is an independant and vibrant nation off the east coast of central america . measuring almost 9000 square miles , the country sits between mexico , guatemala and the caribbean sea . the country has many natural wonders such as the belize barrier reef , which is the second largest in the world , as well as the great blue hole , the largest sink hole in the world . belieze is the only country in central america that considers english its first language , although creole and spanish are also spoken as will as many other indigenous and international languages .\npay for flights in belize dollar , usd or 70 other currencies of your choice with alternative airlines .\nphilip s . w . goldson international airport is an airport that serves belize ' s largest city , belize city . philip s . w . goldson is about 30 minutes drive from belize city ' s centre , in ladyville . the best way to get to and from the city centre is via taxi .\nairlines that fly from and to phillip s . w goldson international airport include avianca , american airlines , delta airlines and southwest .\nalternative airlines is an online flight search complete with customer service specialising in booking flights on lesser known airlines and to remote destinations . we offer you a wider choice of airlines supported by a team of customer service and travel specialists for help and advice on your travel plans . 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 .\nalternative airlines handles all your travel arrangements and payments , complete with ticketed confirmation . we do not direct you to other websites or service providers . we help you through the process . this is what makes us alternative airlines . check out our reviews : alternative airlines - feefo reviews\nbrowse for flights , find some amazing deals , make a reservation and pay in the currency of your choice today with alternative airlines . let alternative airlines help find you the best prices and make international and domestic flight reservations with us today .\njoin the alternative airlines members club and get \u00a3100 . 00 back on your 5th 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 . we are open every day from 8am until 8pm ( uk local time ) .\nfor customer service , call us toll - free at 1 - 800 - 397 - 3342 . for customers outside the us , please call 1 - 404 - 728 - 8787 . international calling rates will apply .\nthis email has already been used to sign up with connected _ third _ party _ names . try signing in with connected _ third _ party _ names or use another email address .\nby creating an account , i agree to the terms of use and the privacy policy .\nit would have been helpful to be given a heads up that mokulele has change location .\nthe pilot went above and beyond to make my 9 year old granddaughter ' s flight special .\nmokulele airlines on - time rate of 93 % ranks in the top 10 % in the world , and is also one of the best among small - sized carriers .\nmokulele airlines flights are delayed 25 % of the time , which is a bit lower than other little carriers . when there is a delay , it averages about 5 minutes , which is about the same as similar carriers .\ncombining both delay frequency and duration as well as on - time performance , mokulele airlines earns 3 . 5 out of 5 stars , putting it near the top across all carriers .\nticket prices for mokulele airlines flights tend to be less expensive on thursdays , when bookings can be purchased for about 7 % below the carrier ' s average price , which can mean $ 15 in savings .\nmokulele airlines ' s average price of $ 210 is cheaper than the small carriers ' average of $ 1 , 162 . you could save around $ 952 booking with mw .\nusually , you can relax about a flight cancellation traveling with mokulele airlines . they have a lower rate of cancellation compared to similar small carriers .\nexpedia , inc . is not responsible for content on external web sites . \u00a9 2018 expedia , inc . all rights reserved .\nok we use technical and marketing cookies , our own and those from third parties . if you continue browsing this website , you are accepting our cookies policy . to find out more about our cookies policy , click here .\naccording to the sptd , there is a stop sign before entering the main road and it seems that the vehicle may have ignored the sign . however , it is also argued that the large billboards and signage flanking the stop sign may be an issue , as they obstruct a driver\u2019s view . the sptd has pledged to look into this matter in order to avoid any future incidents . the san pedro sun will continue following this developing story .\nfollow the san pedro sun news on twitter , become a fan on facebook . stay updated via rss\nhon . manuel heredia jr . new president of central american integration system ( sica )\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 the san pedro sun . all rights reserved . | a site by chris moguel\nbackground information : my name is arthur rogi\u00e9rs ( professionally known as\nrogi\u00e9rs\n) . i am a native of the st . croix , u . s . virgin islands and currently reside in washington , d . c . i am a professional singer - songwriter , producer , recording artist , musician and educator with a 25 + year career in the entertainment industry . i had been in belize ( san pedro ) on both business and pleasure . at the time of the crash , i was ending my stay in belize and heading to honduras for my last day in the region before returning to the states . it had been my second trip to both belize and san pedro - my stay in roat\u00e1n was to be for the second time in this particular visit .\ni want to stress for the record my commendation of the pilots efforts , skills and choices in the plane crash on june 2nd . while mr . bodden and i were quite skilled and composed with quick reactions during and after the crash , the reality is that captain delfield literally pulled us out of the submerged aircraft that we were both struggling to get out of . for that , and for his decision to ditch the plane where he did - and in the manner in which he did , i will forever be grateful and sing his praises . best regards , arthur rogi\u00e9rs\nthe data of this contact form is deleted after 1 day from our website . it is only used for visitors to communicate with us via email directly .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe aircraft was hit by more than one missile shortly after take - off and crashed . on 9 march another of the airline ' s il - 76s had been hit by a missile before landing at mogadishu and landed successfully but suffered serious damage .\nthe aircraft went missing on a flight from juanda airport , surabaya to manado airport , sulawesi . some wreckage has been recovered but not the flight recorders . the indonesian chief investigator says the geographical co - ordinates of the recorders ' locator signals were registered before they failed , and in early june he indicated the intention to mount a search for them . the aircraft crashed into water 2km ( 6 , 600ft ) deep . severe thunderstorms were forecast in the general area where the aircraft went missing .\nthe aircraft approached the airport well above the glideslope at a much higher speed than normal and with flaps set only to 5\u00b0 . the cvr confirms that the co - pilot called for the captain to go around but he did not . the aircraft touched down at 221kt , overran the runway , breaking off the nose gear , then it burst into flames .\nthe aircraft touched down 400m short of the runway and off centreline in freezing fog . it broke up and came to rest inverted . the authorities have since imposed operating limitations on utair ' s tu - 134 operations . investigators believe there were no technical faults with the aircraft at the time of the accident and it was in the correct configuration for landing .\nthe aircraft had taken off from douala just after midnight bound for nairobi , kenya , when it crashed into a mangrove swamp just over 5km from the runway end . wreckage examination suggests that the aircraft was steeply banked to the right at impact . there was thunderstorm activity in the area at the time . the fdr and cvr have been recovered and sent to canada for downloading .\nthe aircraft crashed on landing . the angolan national directorate of civil aviation told flight international there was evidence the aircraft came down short of the runway and hit a building . one of its main gear legs separated and the other collapsed . the forward fuselage was destroyed . the weather is not believed to have been a factor .\nthe aircraft did not slow down at a normal rate during the landing run and ran over the end of the runway at high speed , colliding with buildings . there were 12 fatalities on the ground . the 1 , 880m runway was wet . investigations so far show that the crew - perhaps because their minds were fixed on the fact that the starboard engine reverser was locked out - failed to retard the right power lever at the flare when they retarded the left one . this left power on the starboard engine still in autothrust , and when autothrust disconnected , the power remained at the last autothrust setting . leaving the right power lever advanced also prevented the lift dumpers from deploying because both power units have to be at idle for them to operate . having both power levers at idle is also one of the conditions required for the autobrake to activate .\nthe aircraft landed in stormy weather with a crosswind , ran off the right hand side of the runway , collided with an earth bank and other obstacles and caught fire .\nthe aircraft hit high ground during a night approach about 12km from the airport . visibility was good , and atlasjet ' s chief executive says the crew ' s communication with isparta atc indicates that the pilots had sighted the airport .\nthe aircraft , a charter carrying turkish workers from adana , turkey to balad , crashed on approach .\nthe aircraft crashed in trees en - route kato - kopinang in marginal weather .\nthe aircraft went missing on a scheduled domestic flight from siem - reap angkor airport to sihanoukville .\nshortly after take - off from the short strip the aircraft crashed and burned .\nimmediately after take - off , the aircraft plunged into the sea . the french investigator bea says severe friction wear was found in the stainless steel cables controlling the elevators , and cable breakage was also discovered . wear appears to have been located near cable guides . the agency immediately advised all operators of twin otters to check all control cables .\nthe aircraft crashed on landing . at least five people on board were injured . there was no passenger manifest .\nthe aircraft went missing and the wreckage was found on a mountainside at about the 7 , 300ft level .\nthe aircraft went missing on a mail and newspaper delivery flight from port moresby to hoskins . in june , papua new guinea grounded airlink for a month subject to a safety audit .\nbound for goma , the aircraft took off from a section of road used as a landing strip for a mining community . an engine failed and caught fire . the crew lost control of the aircraft trying to recover to the landing strip .\none of its two engines failed early in the climb at about 3 , 000ft , and the aircraft was badly damaged in the emergency landing .\nless than a minute after take - off , the no 4 engine lost power , and within a second the no 3 also failed . the aircraft was carrying 9t of freight and it could not maintain altitude . it crashed among trees about 4km from the runway end . the russian investigator mak says bird remains were found in both failed engines , both propellers had been feathered and the aircraft weight and balance was within limits . although the cvr survived , the fdr was destroyed in the post - crash fire .\nan engine failed 10 minutes into the flight , and the aircraft , carrying 9t of mineral materials , could not maintain height . the crew attempted to return to kongolo airport , but the aircraft hit trees short of the runway ."]}
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", "topic": 1}], "title": "ith pharma", "paragraphs": ["ith pharma specialises in the provision of aseptic compounding services for all therapy areas .\nith pharma has launched a product recall to which the mhra has issued an alert to hospitals .\nask a question about working or interviewing at ith pharma . our community is ready to answer .\nphe said inquiries with ith pharma had identified\nan incident that might have caused the contamination\n.\nith pharma managing director karen hamling said it was co - operating fully with an inquiry by health officials .\nith pharma is a specialist manufacturer of parenteral nutrition , which is given to babies in neonatal intensive care units .\nith pharma has set new standards of reliability in the industry , agreeing cut off times that guarantee the products arrive when you need them .\nith pharma provide high quality aseptic products ; have an extremely professional workforce and excellent customer services . i would have no hesitat . . .\ni have dealt with ith pharma since april 2009 to procure dose banded chemotherapy and for a daily tpn service . the owners\u2019 nhs background has provi . . .\nyour contact details will be used only as a form of contact between you and ith pharma ltd . we do not forward or sell your information to any third party .\nms hamling said in a statement :\nith pharma is very saddened to hear about the death of a baby in hospital , and that 17 others are ill with septicaemia .\nith online , our online ordering system , is the latest option for ordering aseptic products .\ncompany profile : ith pharma specialises in the provision of aseptic compounding services for all therapy areas \u2013 particularly parenteral nutrition , chemotherapy and civas . the company was launched in october 2008 by the fo . . .\ncompany profile : ith pharma specialises in the provision of aseptic compounding services for all therapy areas \u2013 particularly parenteral nutrition , chemotherapy and civas . the company was launched in october 2008 by the founding members of intra - tech . . .\nan enthusiastic , organised and creative pharma technician with a masters in pharmaceutical science and a masters in management . i have . . .\nith pharma has set new standards of reliability in the industry , agreeing cut off times that guarantee the products arrive when you need them . our staff are cross - trained in all disciplines , so regardless of illness or bad weather , we will continue to supply .\nwe\u2019ve used ith now for a couple of years ; i have found the service to be very reliable ; they have a quick turnaround when required , they are both h . . .\nyou must be registered to utilise ith online ordering . our secure online ordering is the safest & quickest route for your orders . click the link below and register your details to use our online ordering services .\nthe manufacturer of a hospital feed\nstrongly linked\nto the death of one baby and illness of 17 others has said it is\nsaddened\nby what has happened .\nthe baby died from blood poisoning at st thomas ' hospital in south london from suspected contaminated drip food .\npublic health england said babies at six hospitals developed septicaemia from the bacillus cereus bacterium .\nthe products in question , which are no longer in circulation , are made to order for individual patients on a daily basis , in response to bespoke orders from hospitals .\nwe are co - 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{"id": 56441, "summary": [{"text": "ottakar 's was a chain of bookshops in the united kingdom founded in 1987 by james heneage .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "following a takeover by the hmv group in 2006 , the chain was merged into the waterstone 's brand . ", "topic": 18}], "title": "ottakar ' s", "paragraphs": ["a combined ottakar ' s and waterstone ' s would own 325 shops in the uk .\nthe ottakar ' s business has 141 stores in the uk , while there are 195 waterstone ' s outlets .\nhmv said the combination of ottakar ' s and waterstone ' s would create an\nexciting , quality bookseller\n.\nso the effect of competition between waterstone ' s and ottakar ' s at the local level seems limited .\nbanbury : a history and celebration of the town ( ottakar ' s . . .\nottakar ' s was founded in 1987 and today has 137 stores across the uk .\nan investigation by the oft found that customers could suffer if waterstone ' s and ottakar ' s were no longer rivals .\nottakar ' s share price . okrb - stock quote , charts , trade history , share chat , financials . ottakar ' s plc ord 5p ( assd hmv ln nts )\nottakar ' s independent directors initially recommended the management ' s takeover offer but have now withdrawn that recommendation in favour of hmv .\nottakar ' s chairman philip dunne said competition from the internet and supermarkets was hitting booksellers .\nhmv group plc / ottakar ' s plc merger inquiry ( cc ) - gov . uk\nottakar ' s turns a profit ; new capital backing is received from foreign & colonial .\ntrading conditions at ottakar ' s have deteriorated steadily since the second half of last year .\nbury , liz , and richard lewis ,\nottakar ' s claims hammicks : transforming deal sets out ottakar ' s challenge to titans waterstone ' s and wh smith ,\nbookseller , may 2 , 2003 , p . 5 .\nhmv has not yet said whether it plans to use the waterstone ' s brand for the 141 stores in the ottakar ' s portfolio .\nthe waterstone\u2019s children\u2019s book prize previously known as the ottakar ' s children ; s book prize , this award was set up in 2005 to celebrate exciting new or not yet established authors of children ' s books . it is unique in that booksellers and children select the shortlist and ultimate winner from books not yet published . the award was the idea of wayne winstone , ottakar ' s children ' s book director . for more information , please click here : waterstones\u2019s children\u2019s book prize\nottakar ' s gets real ,\nbookseller , april 9 , 2004 , p . 7 .\nhmv ' s approach for ottakar ' s was criticised by authors and publishers who argued that a takeover would reduce choice on the high street .\nbookstore chain ottakar ' s has recommended that its shareholders accept a takeover bid from hmv , rather than one from the company ' s management .\nhmv , which owns the waterstone ' s book chain , is to pay 285 pence per share for ottakar ' s , less than tuesday ' s closing price of 287p a share .\nhmv - which owns waterstone ' s books - is paying less for ottakar ' s because the bookseller ' s problems have deepened after the original deal was referred to the competition commission .\nthis will enable ottakar ' s to offer an even wider and more relevant range of books .\nottakar ' s flexes its format ,\nbookseller , april 2 , 2004 , p . 7 .\nhmv chief executive alan giles said ottakar ' s store portfolio was highly complementary to that of waterstone ' s and would benefit from his company ' s stock management systems and a wider range of books .\nst . john ' s house , 72 st . john ' s london sw11 1pt united kingdom\na consumer backlash over hmv ' s proposed takeover of the ottakar ' s book chain has forced the deal to be referred for a full - scale competition inquiry .\nthe offer trumped an existing bid by the chain ' s management of \u00a34 - a - share , which had initially been backed by ottakar ' s independent directors .\nhe added :\nthe strategic rationale for the acquisition of ottakar ' s is now greater than ever . a combined waterstone ' s and ottakar ' s business will create an exciting , quality bookseller , able to respond better to the increasingly competitive pressures of the retail market .\nthe company announces the potential for as many as 300 ottakar ' s shops ; the first store in ireland opens .\nthe deal for ottakar ' s is worth almost \u00a363 million , but is significantly lower than the \u00a396 . 4 million offered by waterstone ' s owner hmv last year .\noft chief executive john fingleton said :\nour economic analysis shows that ottakar ' s competes harder on non - price factors when a waterstone ' s is nearby .\nthe ottakar ' s store portfolio is highly complementary to that of waterstone ' s , and will benefit from the introduction of waterstone ' s proven , sophisticated stock management systems ,\nsaid hmv chief executive alan giles .\n< p > first - time children ' s author julia golding has won the ottakar ' s children ' s book prize for the diamond of drury lane ( egmont press ) . < / p > < p > the award was announced by children ' s . . .\nottakar ' s , the bookshop chain , recommended yesterday that its shareholders accept a \u00a396 . 4m takeover bid from hmv , the owner of rival books chain waterstone ' s .\nin edinburgh , waterstone ' s operates four outlets , including three within the city centre , while ottakar ' s has two branches , including a flagship store on george street .\nhaving previously rebuffed several approaches by hmv , which owns the waterstone\u2019s high street outlets , ottakar\u2019s today agreed to an all - cash deal worth 285p a share to its investors .\njames heanage develops a business model for a chain of bookstores in england , and forms ottakar ' s together with philip dunne .\nottakar ' s acquires 24 hammicks bookstores in southern england , boosting the company into the top three u . k . booksellers .\nlewis , richard ,\nthins helps ottakar ' s grow ,\nbookseller , april 4 , 2003 , p . 7 .\nthat deal was scuppered by a competition investigation , while ottakar ' s has also seen a further decline in trading since then .\na combined waterstone ' s and ottakar ' s business will create an exciting , quality bookseller , able to respond better to the increasingly competitive pressures of the retail market .\nhowever , while the commission ' s inquiry was taking place , sales at ottakar ' s bookstores continued to drop . last week , ottakar ' s said that like - for - like sales - which strip out the effect of new store openings - were down 8 % in the 16 weeks to 20 may .\nthe company said ottakar ' s would benefit from the introduction of waterstone ' s stock management systems and operating practices , enabling it to stock a\nmore relevant range\nof books .\nbury , liz ,\nottakar ' s pushes back the boundaries ,\nbookseller , september 27 , 2002 , p . 8 .\nadam frost is one of the uk ' s most exciting new children ' s writers . his stories can be found in print , online and in exhibitions and installations . he has won the blue peter book award 2016 - best book with facts , and been nominated for the ottakar ' s ( now waterstone ' s ) children ' s book prize .\nhowever , the investigation found that this was not the case and waterstone ' s operated a similar book - buying system to ottakar ' s , mixing central and local input on stock selection .\naldrick , philip ,\nottakar ' s a success tale ,\ndaily telegraph ( london , england ) , march 26 , 2004 .\nbook shop chain ottakar ' s agreed to a takeover by hmv today after conceding it faced a losing battle against supermarkets and online retailers .\nmusic and book retailer hmv has agreed to buy bookseller ottakar ' s in a deal worth \u00a362 . 8m ( $ 118 . 3m ) .\nblackwell , david ,\nottakar ' s looks to new chapter of growth ,\nfinancial times , september 25 , 2002 , p . 28 .\nthe music and books retailer hmv today agreed to buy ottakar ' s for \u00a362 . 8m - far below its original offer of \u00a396 . 4m .\nthe strategic rationale for the acquisition of ottakar ' s is now stronger than ever ,\nalan giles , the hmv chief executive , said .\nthe competition watchdog today defied the literary fraternity by ruling that a takeover of book seller ottakar ' s by hmv would not harm choice or quality .\nno other groups have so far expressed an interest in buying ottakar ' s , although wh smith is seen in the city as a potential bidder .\nottakar ' s , 2004 . condition : used : very good . same day dispatch . lovely copy . both book and jacket in very good condition .\nottakar ' s noted the provisional ruling and said it was awaiting the publication of the final report of the commission , which is due by 22 may .\nottakar ' s said it was continuing to hold talks with other parties interested in buying the firm , but that no other offers had yet been made .\nhmv chief executive alan giles said :\na combined waterstone ' s and ottakar ' s business will create an exciting , quality bookseller , able to respond better to the increasingly competitive pressures of the retail market .\nheanage settled on the name ottakar ' s for his company , after the title of one his favorite books , king ottakar ' s revenge , part of the tintin comic book series . heanage next found a business partner in donaldson lufkin jenrette investment banker philip dunne , who went on to become the company ' s chairman . heanage and dunne both took out second mortgages on their homes in order to launch ottakar ' s , then went in search of additional venture capital , eventually convincing baronsmead to put up \u00a31 . 5 million .\nhmv launched a 440p - per - share bid for ottakar ' s bookstores last week , which valued the firm at \u00a396 . 4m ( $ 177m ) .\nottakar ' s has agreed an improved takeover offer from waterstone ' s owner hmv that will see the book chain swallowed up by its larger rival and provoke outrage from authors and publishers who wanted the book chain to remain independent .\njulia golding , who beat nine others to win the second \u00a31 , 000 ottakar ' s children ' s book prize for her debut novel , the diamond of drury lane , hopes to reawaken interest in historical novels for children .\nindependent directors of ottakar ' s said they had recommended a 440p - per - share offer from hmv , increasing its chances of winning a contest for the business .\nphilip dunne , the ottakar ' s chairman , cited increasing competition from supermarkets and retailers on specialist booksellers , particularly those not big enough to compete on equal terms .\na new turning point for ottakar ' s came in 2003 , when the company announced that it had agreed to acquire 24 of the 25 hammicks bookstores operating in southeastern england . the deal , dubbed\ntransforming\nby the bookseller , gave ottakar ' s a nationally operating chain of more than 120 stores , with revenues nearing \u00a3154 million by the end of the company ' s 2004 fiscal year .\nstuart hill , a former car upholsterer turned bookseller turned writer , today said he was\nthrilled\nto be the first ever winner of the ottakar ' s children ' s book prize for his novel , the cry of the icemark .\nbookseller ottakar ' s yesterday joined the lengthening list of specialist retailers to report serious damage being inflicted on their business by the combined power of the supermarkets and the internet .\nhmv , which owns waterstone ' s book stores , has received irrevocable undertakings to accept the offer from ottakar ' s directors holding 15 . 2pc of the company . morley fund managament , which holds 15 . 9pc , has also provided a letter of intent to accept the offer but has reserved the right to withdraw in the event of a higher bid . hmv already holds 9 . 9pc of ottakar ' s .\nwaller , phil , and martin faint ,\nottakar ' s turning exciting new page ,\nbirmingham post ( england ) , may 13 , 2004 , p . 21 .\nhowever , after a year that has seen intense competition among books retailers - amid a heavy decline in consumer sentiment - the takeover values ottakar\u2019s at just \u00a362 . 8 million .\nchildren\u2019s laureate : the appointment of a children ' s laureate recognises and highlights the importance of exceptional children ' s authors in creating the readers of tomorrow . previous children\u2019s laureates have included anne fine , michael rosen , anthony browne , quentin blake , jaqueline wilson and michael morpurgo ( war horse ) . the current children\u2019s laureate is julia donaldson ( the gruffalo ) . for more information and details of winners , please click here : children\u2019s laureate\nottakar ' s opened its third site in salisbury in 1989 , and with the success of that shop , was able to shut down the brighton store and move ahead with building a national chain . nonetheless , for the time being , ottakar ' s remained a loss - making enterprise , lacking the critical mass that would enable it to sell books profitably .\ndiana guy , chairman of the inquiry group , said :\nin the few locations where waterstone ' s and ottakar ' s stores are close together , we found the range of books and quality of service were similar to their stores located in other areas .\n< p > ottakar ' s is to start selling books online , four years after it closed its transactional website . the new site is in development and is likely to . . .\nthe turning point for the company came in 1990 , when baronsmead agreed to put up an addition \u00a31 million , which ottakar ' s used to acquire the small six - store chain of the town booksellers group , which was active mostly in the west country . with eight stores now converted to the ottakar ' s concept , the company turned its first profit by 1992 .\na combination of waterstone ' s , which is owned by hmv , and ottakar ' s would have\nevery incentive\nto offer a full range of titles and service in its stores in order to give itself an edge over its rivals , the commission said .\nottakar ' s added that it had withdrawn its recommendation of a 400p - per - share bid from a management buyout team led by its co - founders , james heneage and philip dunne .\nintroducing these systems and practices into ottakar ' s would lead to cost efficiencies and margin and working capital benefits ,\nan hmv statement said . the combined business will have 336 stores .\ndirectors headed by managing director james heneage initially made a 350p - per - share offer to buy the firm around the same time that ottakar ' s confirmed it had been approached by hmv .\nottakar ' s chairman philip dunne said the book market had undergone significant change in the past year , with new levels of competition from supermarkets and web retailers having an impact on all specialist booksellers .\nthe two sides failed to reach an agreement , however , and ottakar ' s did indeed go public in 1999 . the initial public offering was a great success ; launched at 153p per share , the stock price shot up to 204p by the end of its first day ' s trading , and soon after soared to 270p per share . the listing also gave ottakar ' s the distinction of being the only pure - play bookseller to be listed on the london stock exchange .\nin the time it took to clear the deal , trading at ottakar ' s worsened , which has enabled hmv to gain acceptance at a lower price . hmv ' s rejected , 275p - a - share offer was pitched shortly after the competition commission allowed the deal to proceed .\nthe 285p - a - share bid values ottakar ' s at \u00a362 . 9m and is a 0 . 7pc discount to the book store chain ' s share price yesterday . earlier this month , it rejected a preliminary approach , believed to have been pitched at about 275p a share .\nadam frost is one of the uk ' s most exciting new children ' s writers . his stories can be found in print , online and in exhibitions and installations . he won the blue peter book award 2016 - best book with facts for the epic book of epicness , and has been nominated for the ottakar ' s ( now waterstones ) children ' s book prize . his other books for bloomsbury include the awesome body book and the book of me .\nin september last year , ottakar ' s accepted a 440p - per - share offer from hmv which valued the bookseller at \u00a396 . 4m , but the bid lapsed after it was referred to competition authorities .\nthe independent directors confirm that they consider the terms of the offer to be fair and reasonable and will be unanimously recommending that ottakar ' s shareholders accept the offer ,\nthey said in a statement .\nthe independent bookstore chain ottakar\u2019s has finally agreed to be taken over by hmv , the music and books group , after a long - drawn - out takeover tussle that has seen the value of the bookseller slump .\nhmv agreed a \u00a396 . 4 million takeover with independent directors of ottakar ' s last year , following a bidding war , but this offer lapsed after the office of fair trading referred the deal for a full competition inquiry .\nhe added :\nagainst this background , and given the costs and risks associated with implementing the necessary restructuring programme to compete longer term , the board of ottakar ' s believes that the offer is fair and reasonable .\nguardian book awards founded in 1967 , the prize has a tradition of finding new voices in children ' s fiction . for more details and winners , click here : guardian children\u2019s fiction prize\nagainst this background , and given the costs and risks associated with implementing the necessary restructuring programme to compete longer term , the board of ottakar ' s believes that the offer is fair and reasonable ,\nmr dunne said .\nthe book chain launched the prize , worth \u00a31 , 000 , with the intention of highlighting new talent in children ' s writing . in order to avoid encroaching on the territory of other awards in the crowded arena of children ' s literature prizes , the ottakar ' s award is open only to authors who have written three books or fewer , and is designed to favour those who have yet to see their talent fully recognised .\nit\u2019s awesome of course , because it\u2019s our body . this book explains the magic of our body , except it\u2019s not magic , of course , it\u2019s science . it helps us see how things that are amazing can be explained scientifically and how they work . from things we don\u2019t think about like breathing , to things we actively do , like running . it puts what\u2019s awesome about our bodies into perspective too . why have we evolved in a certain way and how they compare to other animals ? we can learn what\u2019s going on in our bodies and how we perceive the world .\nthe referral was prompted by a deluge of complaints from consumers as well as writers such as jacqueline wilson , antony beevor , tracey chevalier and margaret drabble . they feared that the combined force of waterstone ' s 198 stores and ottakar ' s 137 branches would severely reduce the number , quality and price of books stocked and promoted on the high street .\nby 2000 , heanage and his management team had succeeded in returning ottakar ' s to growth and profits . the company now sought to continue its store expansion , in part through targeting other bookstore chains . in 2001 , the company was rumored to be in talks to acquire the troubled waterstone ' s bookstore chain from hmv , although no deal materialized .\nbanbury : a history and celebration of the town ( ottakar ' s history and celebration series ) by emily tempest & ben kendall : frith 9781904938071 hardcover , 1st edition - red - books ( member of p . b . f . a . )\nthat found in hmv ' s favour because of the presence of supermarkets and online operators such as amazon .\nottakar ' s chairman philip dunne said :\nover the last year the book market has undergone a significant change with new levels of competition from the supermarkets and online retailers impacting all specialist booksellers and in particular those with insufficient scale to compete on equal terms .\nottakar ' s is awaiting a ruling from the competition commission on whether its rival hmv , which owns waterstone ' s , can bid for the chain . hmv tabled a 440p - a - share bid last year which trumped a management buyout planned by mr heneage . however , after a vocal campaign by authors and publishers , the proposed deal was referred to the commission in december .\nover the past year the book market has undergone a significant change , with new levels of competition from the supermarkets and online retailers impacting all specialist booksellers and in particular those with insufficient scale to compete on equal terms ,\nsaid ottakar ' s chairman philip dunne .\nthe takeover price is much lower than the 440p a share hmv was offering last september after winning a bidding war against ottakar ' s management team headed by founder james heneage . the deal was delayed when it was referred to the competition commission , which this month gave it the all - clear .\nottakar ' s , great britain , 2004 . hard back . condition : very good . dust jacket condition : very good . jacket not price clipped but is slightly creased along the edges . 121pp b & w and colour illustrations and text . size : 10\n/ 7 . 75\n.\nottakar ' s , uk , 2004 . hard cover . condition : very good . dust jacket condition : very good . 117pp ; numerous illustrations in colour and b / w ; pictorial , glossy d / j with tenterden high street 1900 . size : 4to - over 9\u00be\n- 12\ntall .\nin that year , the company found new financial backing when venture capital specialist foreign & colonial paid in \u00a31 million , in exchange for a majority share of ottakar ' s . backing from foreign & colonial enabled the company to step up its expansion . in that year , it made an unsuccessful attempt to acquire the hammicks bookstore chain , then already a prominent bookseller in the southeast . instead , ottakar ' s continued adding new stores , and by 1995 , the company had already achieved sales of more than \u00a39 million . the company continued adding new stores , some through acquisition , such as its purchase of four bells bookshops in 1998 . that acquisition brought the company ' s total number of shops to nearly 50 , for sales of more than \u00a336 million .\nhmv has itself attracted takeover interest from the private equity firm permira as well as from tim waterstone , the founder of waterstone ' s .\nif hmv ' s bid is successful , the merged bookstore chain would control 23 % of the market , which could raise competition concerns .\na former diplomat and un campaigner has won a prize for new children ' s authors with her tale of an orphan living in georgian london .\nms golding , who has three children and lives in oxford , said she was\ncompletely surprised\nto win .\nit ' s a dream come true . maybe now is the time for a historical children ' s book . we ' ve had a lot of fantasy .\nthe fall in the company ' s share price left it dangerously vulnerable to a potential hostile takeover . luckily for the company , however , no takeover ever came . instead , heanage devised a new strategy to carry the company into the next century . ottakar ' s pulled the plug on its e - commerce site - - which heanage claimed had been set up in the first place due to pressure from the company ' s investors - - and instead launched a new intranet focused on using online capacity to streamline its supply chain side . the company also scaled back its plans for the launch pad format , restricting it to an in - store boutique concept .\ngrampian children ' s book award chosen by students from a = schools int he aberdeenshire region of scotland . pupils taking part chose a short list from a list of nominations , which they then read and review before voting for their favourite . for more details and winners , click here : grampian children ' s book award\nottakar ' s today is a paradox . on the one hand it is a national book chain striving to offer uniform excellence in range and service across over 120 branches . on the other hand it is a collection of intensely individual bookshops , run with great autonomy by staff whose commitment to books is matched only by their commitment to provide a bookselling service tailor - made for their communities .\nottakar ' s turned toward the new century with ambitious expansion plans . the company continued to expand its store chain , entering the scottish market with a store in glasgow in 1999 . yet ottakar ' s also sought a piece of the internet action , launching an ambitious e - commerce site as well . at the same time , the company believed it had discovered a new consumer niche - - that of the 5 - to 12 - year - old\npost - early learning\nsegment - - and developed a new retail format , launch pad , combining books and other educational toys , games , and materials . the company began rolling out the launch pad concept as in - store boutiques in its larger stores , while also developing an independent retail format for the concept .\ninstead , the company maintained an organic growth track for the time being , raising its store numbers past 75 by the end of 2001 , and seeing its revenues near \u00a3100 million for the first time . at last , in 2002 , the company turned to scotland , acquiring the eight specialist book shops of the struggling james thin company , which had been placed in receivership earlier that year . with its store network now at 86 stores , ottakar ' s began a crucial shift away from its former reliance on book wholesalers to making its first direct purchases within britain ' s publishing industry .\njames heneage is a founder of the history festival and of the ottakar\u2019s chain of bookshops which was sold to waterstones in 2006 . he is a former chairman of the cheltenham literary festival and a booker prize judge . now a full - time writer who lives half of the year in the peloponnese , his fifth novel \u2018a world on fire\u2019 is set against the greek war of independence and will come out in august 2018 .\ni ' m particularly interested in how people cope with historical moments in our life . i was thinking about the french revolution and what was happening in london at that time , when to be outspoken could be a death sentence . it ' s not intended to be didactic , but there ' s a keen interest in politics which informed the book .\nin its response , hmv said :\nthe company is now considering the full text of the competition commission ' s provisional conclusions and will continue to work closely with the commission .\nwaterstone ' s employee stuart hill , who worked on the cry of the icemark during his tea breaks , was snapped up by independent publisher barry cunningham last year . cunningham , who has a recognised eye for the\nnext big thing\nand was responsible for discovering both jk rowling and cornelia funke , described hill ' s book as a\nglorious , sweeping debut\n.\nits preliminary findings , which might allow hmv to table a new bid , are expected this week . however , with the specialist bookshop business in steep decline , any new bid is unlikely to be anywhere near the price hmv was prepared to pay last year . hmv and ottakar ' s have been hit by a cut - throat price war between the big supermarkets and online retailers . analysts estimate 300p - 350p is now a more likely take - out price .\nheanage started searching for a potential outlet for his entrepreneurial plans . among the ideas he considered were the creation of a video player rental service for ski resorts and restaurants with bookstores . heanage ' s work with ogilvy & mather eventually helped him spot a new niche , however . while conducting consumer panel studies , heanage discovered a gap in the united kingdom ' s retail book market .\nthe cry of the icemark tells the story of a teenage queen ' s battle to repel invading armies from kingdoms bordering her eponyomous realm - and win the respect of her prickly subjects while she ' s about it . the book , which hill is said to have based on the memory of his late sister , is poised to become a major bestseller in 2005 , with publishing rights already sold for 15 countries .\nthe sheffield children\u2019s book award began in 1988 . another award where children participate in selecting the winners ; the project was initiated to increase children\u2019s knowledge an access to the very best children\u2019s literature . this aim has been achieved and surpassed year by year with new initiatives and ideas incorporated along the way . each school selects the most appropriate book category for the class and receives a start up pack of ideas along with a collection of books to read and review . each child is asked to vote for their favourite title and these votes are then collated over the summer . results are kept a closely guarded secret until the award ceremony in november . the event has grown in size and quality each year and is now recognised as a major children\u2019s book award in the literary world . for more details and winners , click here : sheffield book award\nbut the book carries a more serious message , drawing on ms golding ' s work for oxfam , where she joined a un campaign to reduce the number of arms in the third world and their impact on children .\nthe office of fair trading ( oft ) revealed that it had been deluged with complaints from consumers and the book industry since the acquisition by the music and dvd giant , which owns bookseller waterstone ' s , was first agreed in september .\nms guy said there was a widespread perception that the decisions on which books to put on the shelves of waterstone ' s were taken too often at its head office - at the expense of store managers who were in tune with local demand .\nanother inspiration was the political cartoons of the time .\ni wanted to recreate the life and unbridled exuberance of those cartoons , the nitty gritty of life on the streets , which is why there ' s boxing and gangs and the backstage of the theatre .\nwe ' ve just published the great books guide 2016 for children ' s book week : a round - up of 60 books from over the last year , which we think your child will love . here are are our favourite books for children aged 8 + .\nwhitbread children\u2019s book awards ( now known as costa book awards ) the whitbread has five categories \u2013 first novel , novel , biography , poetry and children ' s book . for each category there are three judges \u2013 generally an author , a bookseller and a journalist . they select a shortlist of four books , which includes the winner . their criteria are to select well - written , enjoyable books that they would strongly recommend anyone to read . a nine - member judging panel , which includes the author from each of the original category judging panel together with a chairman and three other people in the public eye who love reading , selects one book from these five as overall whitbread book of the year . for more information and details of current and past winners , please click here : costa children\u2019s book awards\nprincipal competitors : wh smith plc ; hmv group plc ; surridge dawson ltd . ; martin retail group ltd . ; waterstone ' s booksellers ltd . ; eason and son ltd . ; blackwell ltd . ; borders uk ltd . ; tog ltd . ; remainders ltd . ; ian allan group ltd .\nby 1999 , however , it became clear that the company ' s expansion plans had been too ambitious . as heanage admitted to the bookseller :\nthe most obvious failure of 1999 was opening some shops that didn ' t work initially and one that hasn ' t worked at all . until then we had exercised enormous care in the selection of every single site . but the pressure of what was going on meant that we didn ' t research them quite as we should have .\nwith its store expansion sputtering , and its e - commerce site performing well below expectations , the company found itself struggling to retain profits . by the end of that year , heanage was forced to issue a profit warning - - sending the company ' s stock price plunging to just 66p per share .\nthe carnegie medal is awarded by a panel of librarians for an outstanding book for children . established in 1836 , it is britain ' s oldest children ' s book award . it was established by the library association in memory of the great scottish - born philanthropist , andrew carnegie ( 1835 - 1919 ) . carnegie was a self - made industrialist who made his fortune in steel in the usa . his experience of using a library as a child led him to resolve that\nif ever wealth came to me that it should be used to establish free libraries .\nthe medal is now awarded by cilip : the chartered institute of library and information professionals , which is a new organisation formed by the unification of the institute of information scientists and the library association on 1 april 2002 . for more information , please click here : carnegie medal\nmr heneage blamed some of the decline on 2006 ' s later bank holidays :\neaster was included a year ago , and that makes 2 % - 3 % difference ,\nhe said , but he admitted that trading conditions were tough :\nthe market is showing 3 % - 4 % growth this year but our experience is at odds with the market . growth is being absorbed by supermarkets and internet channels .\nwe have so many cushions , such as the health service . there was none of that for my character , which is the situation facing many children today . life is tough for most children around the world , and that ' s how my characters found it .\nms golding also found inspiration in her former career in the foreign office in poland , where her tasks included twinning towns in the tatry mountains and inspecting a silesian coal mine .\nthe kate greenaway medal was established by the library association in 1955 , for distinguished illustration in a book for children . it is named after the popular nineteenth century artist known for her fine children ' s illustrations and designs . the medal is now awarded by cilip : the chartered institute of library and information professionals , which is a new organisation formed by the unification of the institute of information scientists and the library association on 1 april 2002 . for more information , please click here : kate greenaway medal\nheanage began devising a business model for his proposed company . one of the features of heanage ' s model was to target smaller market locations , where rents were low and his own stores would face less competition from the larger chains . heanage also sought a more restricted , specialist orientation to his shops . as he told the sunday times :\nour idea was to use new technology to target customers within a specific area with a range of books that matched their interests , thus bringing a higher stock turnaround and profit .\nthe brandford boase award is awarded annually for the most promising first novel to a first - time writer of a book for young people . at the same time , it marks the important contribution of the editor in identifying and nurturing new talent . the branford boase award was set up in memory of the outstanding children\u2019s writer henrietta branford and the gifted editor , wendy boase , editorial director of walker books . they worked together on a number of books , a partnership they greatly enjoyed . for more information and details of current and past winners , please click here : brandford boase award\nsalisbury francis frith for ottaker ' s 2004 , 2004 . signed by the author . 4to hardback with unclipped dust jacket , 117pp , illus throughout in colour and b / w . clean copy , with no previous ownership inscriptions or annotation . vg / vg . 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'\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 .\nthe bookshop chain slumped nearly \u00a35m into the red after one - off costs totalling more than \u00a37m . the chief executive , james heneage , also revealed a new downturn in trade . like - for - like sales in the most recent eight weeks were down 8 . 1 % , compared with a 2 . 8 % downturn in the year to the end of january .\nthe \u00a37m one - off costs included \u00a32 . 1m of fees associated with the proposed buyout and hmv bid .\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\nlouis saha : ' a british bank lost me a six - figure sum . i\u2019m suing\u2019\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 .\nnot a subscriber ? get unrestricted access to all the news , charts , previews , data & analysis by subscribing from as little as \u00a33 per week .\ndoctype html public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhe added that the hmv offer was\nfair and reasonable\ngiven\nthe costs and risks associated with implementing the necessary restructuring programme to compete longer term\n.\nbut earlier this month , the competition commission cleared the way for a fresh bid after concluding that a deal would not lead to a\nsubstantial lessening of competition\n.\nas a result , it had been widely expected that if hmv did come back with a new bid , it would be at a much lower level than the original offer .\nin 2005 , the two chains together had about 22 % of the uk book market , according to the competition commission .\nsupermarkets had 8 % of the market , while internet book sales accounted for 12 % , the commission found .\nmost popular now | 17 , 029 pages were read in the last minute .\n;\nplease install the latest version of internet explorer , firefox , safari , chrome , opera or microsoft edge .\ngov . uk uses cookies to make the site simpler . find out more about cookies\na full set of documents that were published during this inquiry are available on the national archives website .\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\ncomment : 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 more of our deals .\ninstantly receive a \u00a310 urltoken gift card if you\u2019re approved for the amazon platinum mastercard with instant spend . representative 21 . 9 % apr ( variable ) .\ncredit offered by newday ltd , over 18s only , subject to status . terms apply .\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 - 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matter good luck getting one , scalpers normally buy up a lot of the limited run games to resell for many times the original price .\ni hope they find a model for cooperation with nintendo that sustains limited runs for indie games .\nthe kickstarter for battle princess madelyn is underway , and the publisher limited run games has announced that it will provide physical pc and playstation 4 versions of the game for certain reward tiers . we talk with douglas bogart , co - founder of limited run games , to ask about the fulfillment process as well as the company\u2019s future plans .\nif you own a ps vita or ps4 then you probably know what limited run games is all about . an offshoot of developer mighty rabbit studios , the company focuses on bringing digital - only games to physical retail , creating super - exclusive packaged editions that are - as the name suggests - limited to a single , small production run .\nlimited run games on twitter :\nminimum order quantities with nintendo are too high - we haven ' t even found the right person at xbox to discuss with . \u2026\nthe games join indies saturday morning rpg and breach and clear amidst the limited run games roster . both games were limited to no more than 2 , 500 copies per platform ; the company sold out of all 1 , 500 copies of breach and clear on vita less than three hours after it went on sale last october .\nif you miss out on the limited run games print of ys origin , an physical release with english , japanese , and chinese language support is also due out in southeast asia in may .\nit is such a great news as limited run games are very professional in their approach . according to rushessays they have done quite exceptionally over the years in producing games . i am sure that your collaboration will bring great fame to your creations .\nif you ' ve already ordered any physical\ntreasure chest\n, the shipping on your first limited run copy will be free ! simply add $ 46 cad to your current pledge , we will add an exclusive limited run ps4 physical copy of the game to the treasure chest you\u2019ve already paid shipping for .\ncollectors should keep an eye out for when volume and oddworld go on sale . as limited run makes clear on its website , once the games sell out , the company won ' t reprint them .\nlimited run games on twitter :\nit ' s coming out digitally , but the physical release is playstation only . microsoft isn ' t allowing us to do physical xbox releases . : ( \u2026\nlimited run games on twitter :\nwe ' ll be there selling some older releases and a psx variant cover of oddworld : stranger ' s wrath hd . drop by and say hi ! \u2026 urltoken\ndigital - only games volume and oddworld : abe ' s oddysee new ' n tasty are hitting retail , thanks to limited run games \u2014 but , as the company ' s name suggests , once these physical copies are sold out , that ' s it .\never since japanese fans got their hands on a physical release of skullgirls for ps4 and ps vita , fans all over the world have been excited about getting their hands on one too . lab zero games has been hinting at a limited physical edition of skullgirls 2nd encore for ps4 and ps vita for a while and this physical run is coming soon , through collaboration with limited run games , a company that specializes in such releases .\nreleasing indie games on physical discs / carts seems pointless to me . bad idea . here we have all our ps4 games and oh yeah here are our switch games . crappy cheap but expensive indie games .\nthat isn ' t all we have in store for runner2 , however . limited run games will also be selling a limited edition version of the game in their booth at pax east ! and if you won ' t be at the show , fret not ! a percentage of copies will be reserved for online sale . this release is limited to 1 , 000 copies per platform .\nprevious releases include runner2 , firewatch and the swindle , and limited run is currently working with lizardcube on a physical ps4 release for wonder boy : the dragon ' s trap .\nwe\u2019re delighted to announce today that we\u2019re teaming up with limited run games again to produce a limited edition physical version of stranger\u2019s wrath hd for ps vita . the game will come with two - way reversible art , a fold - out map of mongo river and a set of stranger\u2019s wrath themed - poker cards .\ndespite boss key ceo cliff bleszinski saying \u201cdiscs are like voicemail , so ten years ago , \u201d there will be a physical release of lawbreakers for playstation 4 available through limited run games on friday , august 14 at 7am pt / 10am et .\nfriday , august 4 also sees the physical release of wonder boy : the dragon\u2019s trap for ps4 through limited run games at 7am pt / 10am et . the standard edition is $ 29 . 99 , limited to 5 , 000 copies , and comes with a 24 - page manual . the collector\u2019s edition is $ 64 . 99 , limited to 3 , 000 copies ( one per customer ) , and includes the following :\n@ chess227 larger or smaller , it don ' t matter , it ain ' t eating no meat . bad idea from ninty , limited run games would bring physical games that otherwise wouldn ' t come out , plus they have a lot of clout with the indie devs on vita and they would persuade them to release their games on switch . so yeah bad business from ninty\nxeodrifter physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 2300 copies worldwide . region free .\nrainbow moon physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 3000 copies worldwide . region free .\nlost sea physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 3000 copies worldwide . region free .\nfollowing the disaster launch of age of sigmar , games workshop announced a plan in december 2015 to resurrect the specialist games division and the games blood bowl , epic , necromunda , battlefleet gothic ,\nand many , many more\nwhile resurrecting the tolkien games .\nnow you know why gw ( or the entire world , for that matter ) is run the way it is .\nthomas was alone physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 4000 copies worldwide . region free .\nfuturidium ep deluxe physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 2000 copies worldwide . region free .\nfuturidium ep deluxe physical cartridge for the playstation vita . limited to 2000 copies worldwide . region free .\nuntil a release date is announced we can not confirm any release windows , print run sizes , cover art or pricing .\nwe\u2019ve added a new pledge tier ( limited runner pack ) that includes the ps4 limited run copy of the game on top of the amazing digital rewards already offered . please add $ 7 cad ( $ 5 us ) for shipping in the us and $ 20 cad ( $ 15 us ) for shipping anywhere else in the world .\noctodad : dadliest catch physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 4500 copies worldwide . region free .\nrunner2 physical cartridge for the playstation vita . limited to 3 , 500 copies available worldwide . region free .\noctodad : dadliest catch physical cartridge for the playstation vita . limited to 3500 copies worldwide . region free .\nfirewatch on physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 7 , 300 copies available worldwide . region free .\nmystery chronicle one way heroics physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 5000 copies worldwide . region free .\noddworld ' s limited edition print on ps4 will come with all available downloadable content , according to oddworld inhabitants .\nflinthook on physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 4 , 500 copies available worldwide . region free .\nfuri on physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 4 , 800 copies available worldwide . region free .\nastebreed on physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 4 , 500 copies available worldwide . region free .\nbreach & clear : deadline physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 3000 copies worldwide . region free .\noxenfree on physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 4 , 500 copies available worldwide . region free .\njf : absolutely , one hundred percent yes . breach & clear is getting a low print run because it is a test for the idea of limited run games . we know breach & clear isn\u2019t super exciting and we know it isn\u2019t going to appeal to everyone . to make sure we didn\u2019t get stuck with piles and piles of unsold games , we made the print run low enough to make a full sell - out attainable . we need that sell - out to happen so we can prove to other developers that there is demand for physical indie games . we also need it to show that we can be trusted to take their game from digital to physical in a satisfactory way and deliver on all aspects of our proposed business .\nnight trap - 25th anniversary edition returns to consoles this month , including nintendo switch , and to celebrate one of the oddest games of the ' 90s , publisher limited run games has created a retro - themed collector ' s edition . spooky ! available for pre - order with a price tag of $ 69 . 99 you get a working vhs tape with game ' s entire fmv . . .\nthe most important thing to know is that our games really are limited . we try to our best to hit a supply level that keeps our games in stock for a few hours or days , but sometimes that perfect number is hard to gauge and games can go fast . you may miss out on what you want - but fear not !\nso with several thousand copies produced of each game , you would think that there would be enough for every vita owner who wants one ? sadly not and being completely honest , limited run games are primarily at fault here because of their selling policies . there are collectors out there ( not just in the ps vita community but gaming as a whole ) who buy games to keep them sealed for their collections . now while this is entirely their perogative , i firmly believe that games are meant to be played and enjoyed . in the case of limited run games , for almost every title they produce they have allowed customers to purchase two copies of each title so these collectors buy one copy to keep sealed and one to play . immediately that has the potential to halve the number of available copies to buy .\n@ lemonjellydude limited run games are always a bit more expensive than the digital versions . firewatch launched at $ 20 , but the physical copy that arrived at a later date was $ 30 . it ' s more for fans and collectors of certain franchises . there doesn ' t have to be a parity between physical and digital .\nsince the original release , breach & clear which had a production run of just 1 , 500 copies , not only have the print runs of each game increased but the release rate has as well . at the same time , limited run games have been more flexible with their customers in the way they allow them to purchase the games which has lead to more frustration and \u2013 to a degree \u2013 anger amongst some . before i continue , i want to stress that i\u2019m not laying the blame at any one person , company or group of people , but it has to be said that events and circumstances have combined to put limited run games in the unenviable position now of having to change their business practices or perhaps their entire approach to their future releases . to understand what has been going wrong steadily over the last year or so , i\u2019ll look at each element in turn\u2026\nfinally , for future releases i do believe that the skullgirls approach could work again but it does need some refinement . certainly making games available as limited editions still have to appeal to the collectors \u2013 afterall , that\u2019s why the company was established in the first place \u2013 but they still need to be profitable to ensure that limited run games remains in business and just as importantly the business model proves attractive to publishers wanting to see physical releases of their digital titles . so how can the system be improved to keep everyone happy ?\nthe swapper on physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 3 , 300 copies available worldwide . region free .\nnova - 111 physical cartridge for the playstation vita . limited to 3 , 000 copies produced worldwide . region free .\nthe swindle on physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 3 , 000 copies available worldwide . region free .\nwe\u2019ll have more news on the limited edition release , including numbers , pricing and release date , nearer the time .\nrisk of rain physical cartridge for the playstation vita . limited to 4 , 000 copies available worldwide . region free .\nlone survivor on physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 3 , 600 copies available worldwide . region free .\npang adventures on physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 4 , 500 copies available worldwide . region free .\noddworld : new n ' tasty physical cartridge for the playstation vita . limited to 2500 copies worldwide . region free .\nmarvel games bringing spider - man ps4 and\nmany unannounced s . . .\nmore physical retail of e - shop games = better . wanna see some eshop games like portal knights & others released on switch cartridge after ps4 blu ray .\ngames workshop is in the business of selling toy soldiers to children .\ngames workshop team , circa 1982 . pictured from top right to bottom left :\ngames workshop plugged on ahead regardless by rebranding themselves , changing the names of games workshop hobby stores worldwide to warhammer stores after the deathrattle of the hobbit merchandise .\nhowever , things took an interesting turn when the developer , eastasiasoft , announced they were releasing their own physical copy of the game for the ps vita in asia . apart from different box art , it was to be identical to the game released by limited run games and more importantly , was set to be released at the same price point . more frustratingly for those who had turned to ebay , as with the lrg release , it too was going to feature a full english language option so the games themselves were identical in every way . limited run games have responded to this and indicated that they do intend to re - evaluate their position with regards to their exclusivity agreements and may look into reinstating it for future releases , but has the damage already been done ?\naqua kitty dx on physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 2 , 800 copies available worldwide . region free .\ndragon fantasy the black tome of ice physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 3000 copies worldwide . region free .\nwarning : this item is limited to one per customer . do not purchase this version if you have purchased the bundle !\nmitsurugi kamui hikae on physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 4 , 500 copies available worldwide . region free .\ni want to say thanks again for all of the feedback . we take every chat or tweet to heart , and there is one more announcement i\u2019m psyched to make \u2014 in addition to being released on the playstation store , fallen legion will also have a physical print of the ps4 and ps vita versions thanks to our friends at limited run games !\nwhen limited run games started supporting the ps vita it seemed like a match made in heaven . many ps vita owners are frustrated with being forced to rely predominantly on digital releases for the console from the playstation store , especially with the proprietary memory cards becoming increasingly scarce at retail , and the hardcore fanbase relished the idea of collectors editions of games being made available targeted specifically at them . in theory it was a win all round .\npotentially lucrative income from licenses granted to video games producers like the much anticipated and soon to be released total war warhammer will always be incidental because video gamers do not become modellers , and games workshop doesn\u2019t know how to make good video games .\ngames workshop has been announced as the biggest riser in ftse all - share index .\nthe whif of entitlement in this article is hard to take . the company is called limited run games , of course it\u2019s going to be more difficult to obtain copies , clue\u2019s in the name . just because you want a copy doesn\u2019t mean you get one , if you want the game in question so badly get the much cheaper download version and stop whining .\ndear esther landmark edition on physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 5 , 000 copies available worldwide . region free .\nwarning : this item is limited to one per customer . any attempt to circumvent this limit may result in a canceled order .\ncurses ' n chaos on physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 2 , 800 copies available worldwide . region free .\nstealth inc . ultimate edition physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 3 , 600 copies available worldwide . region free .\nwarning : this item is limited to two per customer . any attempt to circumvent this limit may result in a canceled order .\nthe idea was simple \u2013 releasing digital - only games in a physical format and , as their name implied , in limited quanties . taking things a step further it was intended that each title was produced in a way that there was to be a single production run , the physical edition was to be exclusive to limited run games and only available for a short period of time guaranteeing that they would sell out . making sure that games only reached the label once all the patches had been released so the cartridges were the final versions of the game ( as they were released as region free ) it seemed like the perfect concept . for a while it was , with early games selling out quickly but as time has progressed and the range has expanded to include the ps4 some kinks have worked their way into the way lrg do things which has left many gamers not only frustrated but also feeling disillusioned with the company as a whole .\nshantae and the pirate ' s curse physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 6 , 000 copies worldwide . region free .\n, ( former ) chairman of games workshop plc * he is still there , though .\norder adjustments / requests . any adjustments or requests regarding your order must be submitted to freshdesk by 11 : 59 pm est on the sunday following the run .\ngt : if i recall , you and josh are the sole employees at limited run games . how has running the company changed the way you\u2019ve seen the gaming industry ? db : we are still the main two guys but we are now a team of 7 ! we have a cfo , 2 support people and 2 always on shipping guys . plus a few shippers paid as contractors .\ni ' ll be getting pqube ' s release as its not limited . good to see you guys are still handling the na region .\nbe really nice if you told the whole story . how microsoft only said no to limited quantity physical release . your greed caused this .\ni don\u2019t think there\u2019s a need for quantities to be increased to near - retail numbers ( they certainly wouldn\u2019t be \u201climited\u201d then ) , but with over 14 . 5m ps vitas sold worldwide ( a million more than the wiiu ) it\u2019s clear that there would be more than a few thousand people wanting to own a physical copy of a game given a chance . to give them credit , limited run games did attempt to address this with one of their most recently titles skullgirls 2nd encore which is being made - to - order instead .\nthe playstation 4 and ps vita release will feature all three chapters of world end economica compiled into one release and be made available digitally via the playstation store and physically via a partnership with limited run games . both physical versions will feature reversible covers and include a pre - order bonus that will be revealed closer to release . world end economica kickstarter backers will have early access to pre - orders .\nthe first real issue that needs to be looked at is that of the production runs of each game . the demand is certainly outstripping supply so this needs to be looked at carefully . how many individuals are actually buying the games ? how many households ? if the distribution is more limited that the production run then limited run games immediately has to tackle this from the start . the first step must be to place a block on multiple orders from the same household \u2013 there can be no reason why any household would want three or four copies of a single game unless it was for resale . and here lies the first problem . while lrg doesn\u2019t officially condone the actions of resellers , they don\u2019t take steps to stop them either and their current sales methods allow them to obtain and sell their games quite easily . if the games aren\u2019t produced in large quantities then the scalpers need to be stopped at the source but lrg don\u2019t seem particularly concerned about this as their website faq states in relation to resellers ,\non facebook , limited run games said they\u2019ve stepped up their customer service support and they\u2019re aiming to have every order fulfilled in at least 10 business days . \u201cin january we will roll out a customer loyalty program that will reward you the more you purchase from us . each game purchase will earn a ticket that can later be redeemed for exclusive rewards , \u201d they added . \u201cmore details on this soon ! \u201d\ndariusburst chronicle saviours on physical disc for the playstation 4 . the standard edition is limited to 2 , 800 copies available worldwide . region free .\njosh fairhurst : i\u2019ve been a game collector for the nearly three decades ( i keep most of my collection at our office \u2013 there\u2019s a gallery here for those interested ) . physical games are important to me . nothing beats the feeling of coming home from the store , tearing open a new game , and popping it in for the first time . it scares me that an all - digital future is on the horizon . i hate it . i\u2019ll begrudgingly accept it because i love playing games , but i\u2019ll do whatever i can to fight back . limited run games is my effort at fighting back .\nthe reality is that limited run games have become the victim of their own success . as more ps vita owners ( and ps4 owners for that matter ) have become aware of them , more people want to own their games . that\u2019s perfectly understandable but the production runs themselves haven\u2019t increased accordingly . from the initial run of 1 , 500 the most any single game has seen so far for the vita is 5 , 000 and while this may sound like a lot , the sales policies that the company has in place mean that these still sell out extremely quickly , often within an hour or so of going on sale if not faster . it\u2019s certainly clear that demand considerably outstrips supply .\nclearly a lot of time and effort when into this article but it make strange reading as it comes across as very negative despite the whole piece essentially being one about the success of the company . anyway , for me limited run just need to keep doing what they are doing , with hopefully what will be considered expansion .\nshantae risky ' s revenge - director ' s cut physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 6 , 000 copies worldwide . region free .\nduring e3 , atari announced a slew of new games for this year , one of . . .\n[ lrg ] i think it is only in the sense that it is hurting physical games . when digital games get de - listed and there is no physical game it hurts from a preservation standpoint .\n[ lrg ] our goal is only 2 - 4 games max a month . we are currently at a point where we had signed a bunch of games previously that are all ready at the same time\u2026\nbut something tells me certain big chunky games are better off physical for me this generation . . .\natari crashed the game industry by overprinting games . there isn ' t infinite demand for this stuff .\npriced at $ 39 . 99 usd , the standard edition of lawbreakers is limited to 5 , 000 copies worldwide , and there\u2019s a limit of two per customer . the collector\u2019s edition of lawbreakers is priced at $ 69 . 99 usd and limited to 2 , 500 copies , and includes the following :\ngiven how passionate some nintendo collectors are , it ' s easy to see any product limited run brings to he switch selling out almost instantly - especially if the print runs are similar in size to the ones seen on the vita and ps4 . predictable ebay scalping aside , it would be nice to have physical versions of some of these amazing digital games , and hopefully we won ' t have to wait too long to see that .\nonto the games themselves and the exclusivity clause needs to be back in place and if not , it should be clearly stated when games go on sale . non - exclusivity may reduce sales , but at least gamers will be forewarned and can choose what version ( s ) they want to own . from that point there are two decisions that need to be made . first , in the case of pre - orders , extra items such as soundtracks should always be regarded as optional extras and not included as standard . in my time as a collector of limited edition games ( from other companies as well as limited run games ) , the only times i have purchased releases with soundtracks are because those are the only choices presented to me . my priority has always been to own the game , nothing else and i know i\u2019m not alone in this view . take away that choice and you force your customers away as well .\ne . fuck games workshop . fuck them with a fucking chainblade . no . make that a daemonhammer .\nwe ' re working with @ limitedrungames on a ps4 ( with dlc ) and vita limited release of new ' n ' tasty . ( please retweet ) urltoken\nfor each limited run physical copy , pledge $ 46 cad ( msrp is $ 34 . 99 us ) and include $ 7 cad ( $ 5 us ) for shipping in the us or $ 20 cad ( $ 15 us ) for shipping anywhere else in the world . if you want two copies , add another $ 46 cad + shipping .\ni guess with some bigger games such as i am setsuna not getting a physical release in a certain huge region , the situation must be even worse for indies . which is a shame of course . at least some publishers ( like nicalis in collaboration with headup games , and wayforward ) release physical versions of good indie games !\ni\u2019m certainly not calling for limited run games to turn their business model into a large scale mainstream distribution but those who do want to buy and play their releases are missing out for all the wrong reasons . there\u2019s a huge potential for the future of the company and all of their planned releases and a great chance for them to rebuild the bridges that have been burned by some of the poor decisions made of late\u2026 but right now the future is in their hands .\nthis is a so nintendo decision . unless of course they start bringing this digital games in physical bigger quantities .\nthe actual production runs themselves also need to be looked into . they have said that the production quantities are set by the original publishers but given the situation i am sure that many would love to see increased genuine sales which still having some sensible limits in place . when games are produced in quantities of 4 , 000 or less and consumers are allowed to buy 2 copies each that means that potentially the entire run could be sold to just 2 , 000 gamers . if that run were larger then that\u2019s not such a problem , but smaller production runs makes it difficult for the average gamer to buy the games they want .\noddworld : new n ' tasty physical disc for the playstation 4 . limited to 5000 copies worldwide . region free . includes the alf ' s escape dlc on disc .\nin the same year , to compete with rival fasa and their battletech game , games workshop released adeptus titanicus , a 10mm scale tabletop game where twelve imperial titans fight each other in a city . games workshop tied the game to the 40k franchise to boost both games . white dwarf expansions added rules for vehicles , infantry , and aerial combat .\nas i said , i don\u2019t want this to be an attack on limited run games , more a look at what has happened and hopefully a platform for change . a way to look at how things can be improved both for the company and for gamers the world over . ultimately i think we all want the same thing \u2013 more physical releases for the ps vita , limited edition releases to appeal to the collectors , a way to continue to support developers to ensure that they will be able to keep producing ps vita titles but fairness so people don\u2019t miss out who really want to get the games for the right reasons . they say that you can\u2019t please all the people all of the time , but in this case can that actually be achieved ? i believe so .\ngames , of course , are games . games are the hottest segment of the mobile app market , but concomitantly , it ' s also the most crowded segment and the segment where it ' s hardest to stand out . that said , building a game is fun just for its own sake , so you might want to give it a try .\nansell used the success of warhammer to move games workshop hq from london to nottinghamshire , in what was presented as a merger but many at games workshop saw as a citadel takeover . by that time there were six other games workshop locations , and cost appears to have been the only reason the name was not changed to citadel . few games workshop staff stayed on , as nottinghamshire was in the midst of a nasty thatcher - era labor dispute that saw employees harassed .\nin 2010 , based priestley left games workshop forever , saying that\nthe creative team was no longer doing anything creative\nand\ngame development and game design wasn ' t of any interest to them . the current attitude in games workshop is that they ' re not a games company , that they ' re a model company selling collectibles .\nfair enough , i can wait - pqube will probs go over the top with limited editions , including an artbook + game bundle . i ' d be all over that .\nfourth , start small with proofs of concept involving a particular line of business , geography , or product group . build limited - scope models that aim to achieve early wins .\nthere is no denying that video games are currently heading down a road to a digital future . more games than ever before are seeing digital - only launches . this is largely a positive , as it does allow more titles to see release , but it\u2019s increasingly worrying for collectors and gaming historians . especially when games get delisted on digital storefronts so often .\nnot sure my comment will be popular , but good move nintendo . limited run games and how they operate is disgusting . i pity anyone wanting one of those digital titles as a physical game considering they do such tiny sized runs . they warn people in advance when the stuff shows up to buy , and it ' s gone as fast as a nintendo classic edition was . and just like the nce , the stuff immediately rolls right back up online for sale for 2 + times the original price .\ngw won ' t support independent retailers . games workshop see them as competition to squash if they grow for fear that they ' ll take gw ' s customers . given the state of the imperium , games workshop should learn their lesson .\ngames workshop is a company which produces miniatures , and although they claim otherwise , games . their two most notable games are warhammer fantasy and warhammer 40 , 000 . the first thing that you must know is that in / tg / ' s general opinion , games workshop used to be good . likewise , most believe it could also be good again . see mordheim , beakie , rogue trader and talisman . they are now run by idiots . the second thing you must know is that games workshop is the reason / tg / exists in the first place : originally being created as a containment board to isolate warhammer threads from the general population on / b / . warhammer is also a massive part of tabletop gaming culture history . as such , the importance of warhammer in / tg / cannot be overstated .\nwe also don ' t lock up rights to games , are partners have every right to reprint when we sell out .\nwithout knowing nintendo ' s software manufacturing model , it ' s hard to understand why nintendo acts as a gateway . are all switch software titles produced through nintendo as a middleman ? can ' t limited run go through an outside entity ? or does this have to do more with nintendo ' s licensing process , in that they refuse to devote the time to allow lr to complete the approval process ? ( the latter would be odd , since the games they produce are already licensed via the e - shop . )\nunchallenged in the market ( being the apple of miniatures in that day ) , games workshop sought to expand its customer base into the mainstream . television commercials were made , games workshop expanded aggressively into france and australia , and the miniature lines were made less grotesque and more like the artwork . any place that could support a major sports team was designated a potential , even eventual , games workshop location . later on games workshop prospects were locations that could afford to support high end clothing stores like marks & spenser or toy store retail chains like early learning centre . games workshop stores were designed to be friendly , with owners and employees being outgoing and knowledgeable about tabletop games while popular music like grunge and early alternative was played over speakers .\n- the word \u201cgame\u201d in games workshop encourages the misconception that games are its business , but that only about 20 % of games workshop\u2019s customers are gamers . the rest are modellers and collectors . maybe half of them think about playing now and then . the other half have no intention . people actually walk into the stores because they\u2019re curious about modelling fantastic armies .\nin fact , the frequency of releases and the excessive profiteering has left many collectors now giving up on the series completely and to win them back they need reassurance . fewer releases with better timing in between would make budgeting better for gamers ( especially as most will own other consoles and will want to spend money elsewhere as well ) , tighter controls on limits as i\u2019ve already mentioned but the s\u00f6ldner - x fiasco needs to be addressed as well . limited run games needs to ensure that all of their partners enter into an exclusivity agreement immediately and if this isn\u2019t in place , then transparency is needed with their customers . we have a right to know that a game isn\u2019t as limited as we believe it to be .\ngames workshop also acquired the license to make lord of the rings miniatures in ' 85 , taking over from competitor grenadier miniatures .\nthe following friday , august 11 , will see limited physical releases of the bunker , night trap , and the night trap collector\u2019s edition ( $ 54 . 99 ) , all for ps4 .\nsince we track and pack combined orders manually , there is a $ 3 . 00 fee associated with combining an order . please note that we can only combine orders from the same run , and held orders cannot be combined .\nyou\u2019d be hard - pressed to make a list of the best indie games of all - time and not include limbo either / or / and braid in the top ten , as well as the recently released inside . these are some of the best indie games ever made . then on the other end of the spectrum , you have games such as dream alone that desperately try . . .\ntoo many releases too frequently is damaging to the company\u2019s image . while limited run games did explain the need to release several games close together not long ago resulting in the release of thomas was alone and mystery chronicle : one way heroics on the same day ( as a result of previous delays to their release schedule so the dual release was done to get their releases back on track ) , this meant that gamers were faced with an extra expense if they wanted to keep up with their collection . this double release proved to be only of only two occasions where games failed to sell out on launch day with stocks being available for well over 24 hours later . it certainly wasn\u2019t because people didn\u2019t want both games but they simply couldn\u2019t afford them together . i\u2019m sure that the last thing that lrg expect all of us to do month after month for fund our collections is to turn to our credit cards or take out short term loans to finance them .\nwe announced a bunch of games with sekai project last year rabi - ribi and fault milestone one were the first announced . : )\nreleases . these will be moved to the\ngames\ncollection and given their own product pages once release dates have been revealed .\non a side note , multiple video games for warhammer fantasy were announced with some being released in this time , leaving fans tearing their hair out in frustration at the idiocy of killing a setting , then finally making decent video games for it . this games include total war : warhammer , mordheim : city of the damned , man o ' war : corsair , and the end times : vermintide .\nwe set up limited run games with the intention of simplifying this process for other developers . we do all the work for them and finance their print runs . in exchange for our work we only end up asking for the same cut that a digital distribution service would take . we want to make it an easy choice for developers to say yes to us . we\u2019ll do all the heavy lifting for them and assume all the risk . in the end , they get a cool physical release of their game and a ton of extra income that they otherwise wouldn\u2019t have had .\ni like limited run games and i like what they do , but nintendo is right . their model would be horrific for nintendo games . ps4 and vita don ' t have anywhere near the number of collectors that nintendo does , so without question , their\nlimited runs\nwould be snatched up quickly , most likely by scalpers , and sold at insane amounts of money on ebay . just look at the price of breach & clear and some of their other early release titles . imagine if that were blaster master remastered . i would welcome physical releases of those digital games , but the only way they could do it would be to produce way way way more than they ever have for any ps4 release and i ' m not sure that would fit their model or that they are in a position as a company to do that . heck , i ' m concerned about their ability to handle the physical re - release of night trap . but best of luck to them . they are a great group of people and i appreciate the work they do .\nit ' d be reasonable to be salty if we locked these games up in some kind of vault , but we don ' t .\nthen there\u2019s another sales loophole in the system . lrg don\u2019t place limits on multiple customer accounts from the same physical address as long as the customer name / account email address is different . what that means is that \u2013 if i wanted to \u2013 i could buy four copies of their next ps vita release using my wife\u2019s email address and credit card in addition to my own . sadly this happens a lot and a glance at ebay a few minutes after a title sells out seems to validate this when scalpers start selling pre - orders for the sold out titles at vastly inflated prices , some offering 3 or 4 copies of each title for sale . some of these games are changing hands at anything up to 5 times their original price yet limited run games still allow this to continue .\nfurther good news that games workshop was so impressed with total war : warhammer the creative team was given far more leeway to create their own continuity and plumb the depths of games workshop established continuity ; this was immediately made evident with lustria containing many of the original elements such as norse and dwarf colonies .\n@ airelephant i think the idea there was that nintendo doesn ' t own the card / cartridge production facility this time around . so even with wholesaling , nintendo can make the case for markups for the higher data cards ( which aaa productions will use ) compared to previous portable consoles pretty easily this way . and apparently in this case with limited run , nintendo is indeed acting as a gatekeeper , which is at least slightly correlated with the cost per batch of game cards in some way .\n\ufefforders containing vita games only or 1 ps4 / switch game will be automatically shipped in a bubble mailer . if you are concerned with shipment you can add\nin 1991 ansell left games workshop , and sold his shares to the general manager tom kirby . kirby ' s first order of business was to grow the company to quickly pay off what he had borrowed to buy it , and he was presented with two choices ; grow the company more diverse games or focus heavily on the two warhammers . kirby opted for the latter , and pushed the idea of more games in the two settings along with much bigger editions .\nwarning : this item is limited to one * per customer . any attempt to circumvent this limit may result in a canceled order . * limit was two per customer during 10 am sale , changed to one for 6 pm .\nso yeah , nintendo is a sort of middleman here . not to the degree they were in the n64 days , but still , the business model they ' ve chosen naturally drives away business from companies like limited run or potential kickstarter titles . ( which could even include the likes of a yooka - laylee ns version . ) it comes into conflict with the business model of companies who traditionally use smaller print runs as well , such as atlus . so the atlus tax will be alive and well .\njrpgs are long , adventure - filled games that have amassed a large following over the years . there are many series , including the \u201ctales of\u201d . . .\nare you aware that we don ' t lock up rights to games ? the developers and publishers we ' ve worked with have full rights to reprint more .\nthe s\u00f6ldner - x 2 story doesn\u2019t end there though\u2026 this game , for many , has become a symbol of what is wrong with the way limited run games\u2019 business model operates . at the time of its release , the company had relaxed its policy on exclusivity although this had not been relayed to its customer base . after s\u00f6ldner - x 2 sold out and prices rose online , it was inevitable that many gamers were left with resorting to lining the pockets of the unscrupulous profiteers who had no interest in the games themselves . i count myself amongst them , although i consider myself \u201clucky\u201d obtaining the game for \u00a350 instead of the astronomical prices some have been faced with . retro gamer editor darran jones wasn\u2019t as fortunate having been left with little choice but to pay in excess of \u00a380 to secure his copy of this highly sought after title .\n[ lrg ] we realize the best way for us to stay in business was to have a limited stock . if we kept everything open we would have to order thousands of extra copies that may never sell and go out of business .\nin may 11th , 2011 , games - workshop ' s new terms of use restricts sales of all of their products to the european economic area , ( eu + norway , switzerland and iceland ) . this essentially removed games workshop products from online distributors other than themselves , and furthermore made their actual in - store stock of products highly limited with many models only being available directly through them ( although many friendly local game stores will order from their website to fulfill requests ) . oh , and they spiked the prices another 10 - 15 % for most models ."]}
{"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 - house workshops are a vital link in our total support service offering as they ensure downtime is minimised with repairs routed to our workshops that are in close proximity to the aircraft .\nas a leading repair centre , siaec workshop covers a wide range of component overhaul and repair capabilities for the latest airbus and boeing aircraft fleet including composite repair support for the latest generation aircraft types such as airbus a350 and boeing 787 .\nfrom l to r : mr . david joyce , president and chief executive officer of ge aviation , and mr . png kim chiang , chief executive officer of siaec\nif you are not ready to join as member , you may opt to enter your email address to receive notifications of new posts by email . note that you can only view excerpt of the articles as non - member .\nge will have a 51 per cent equity stake in the joint venture and siaec will hold the remaining 49 per cent .\nthe joint venture will provide a full range of engine maintenance , repair and overhaul ( mro ) services for the ge90 and ge9x engines , the release said . the ge90 engine exclusively powers the boeing 777 - 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{"id": 56451, "summary": [{"text": "parks ' fly shop is a fly shop and licensed fly fishing outfitter in gardiner , montana .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "in business since 1953 , the shop located at 202 2nd street between main and stone is the oldest business in gardiner under continuous family ownership . ", "topic": 0}], "title": "parks ' fly shop", "paragraphs": ["parks ' fly shop , gardiner : hours , address , parks ' fly shop reviews : 4 . 5 / 5\nkody marr joined parks ' fly shop for the 2018 season as a shop clerk and trainee guide .\nparks fly shop beginner fly fishing trips in yellowstone . learn to fly fish in yellowstone . fly fishing school in yellowstone . family fly fishing yellowstone .\nparks ' fly shop : fly shop and guide service in gardiner , mt offering local flies , advice , and guided fly fishing trips and lessons in yellowstone park and montana . family - owned since 1953 .\nparks ' fly shop is located in the center of gardiner on highway 89 . gardiner is the north entrance to yellowstone park .\nwalter wiese is the shop ' s head guide , # 2 outfitter , and guided trip coordinator . he is also assistant shop manager and is in charge of building and maintaining the shop website . he ties many of the shop ' s custom and local fly patterns and generally coordinates all wholesale fly purchases and production . walter has been working for parks ' fly shop since 2001 and head guide since 2004 .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 parks ' fly shop , po box 196 , gardiner , mt 59030 , ( 406 ) 848 - 7314 . all rights reserved .\nif you\u2019ve found this page through a google search or otherwise aren\u2019t familiar with our fly shop , please visit parks\u2019 fly shop\u2019s main site to learn about the guided fishing trips we offer , to learn more about the shop , or to peruse our in - depth montana and yellowstone fly fishing trip planner for lots of free advice on fishing our region .\nvirtually all walk / float combo trips meet at parks ' fly shop between 7 : 00 and 8 : 00 in the morning , since the shop is between our morning fishing destination in yellowstone park and our afternoon fishing destination outside the park .\ntrr outfitters \u2013 ashton fly shop & liquor store 1051 n . highway 20 , ashton , id 83420\nthe following guys all work in the shop at least part of the time and guide exclusively or almost exclusively for parks ' fly shop during the core season , from memorial day through early october . if you call the shop , odds are one of these guys will answer . they also take a majority of the guided trips and are the only folks you ' ll find working in the shop .\nshop fly fishing & angling collections : art & collectibles | abebooks : austin ' s antiquar . . .\nrichard parks is montana outfitter # 327 . under his licensure , parks ' fly shop is licensed to operate in yellowstone national park , montana waters under general regulations , and the custer - gallatin national forest . walter j . wiese is montana outfitter # 22001 . under his licensure , the shop is licensed to operate on the madison and missouri rivers .\nwelcome to the parks ' fly shop website . our shop is located in gardiner , montana , within sight of the yellowstone river and a quarter - mile from the north entrance of yellowstone national park . all the prime water within the park , the blue - ribbon portion of the yellowstone river , and many great private lakes and spring creeks are located within an easy drive , making us the most centrally - located fly shop and outfitter in the region .\ncreative fly tying and fly fishing ; foreword by a . i .\npal\nalexander\npaper or plastic ? soon , you might be hearing this question at your local fly shop as well as the grocery store . affta has announced that they are making recycled paper fly boxes available to fly shops as an alternative to the\u2026\nall feature an embroidered blue ribbon flies logo . one size fits most . show off your favorite fly shop on stream and wherever you go .\nlocated at the epicenter of north park , a fly fishermen\u2019s nirvana , our shop is strategically positioned to service fishermen headed in any direction . anglers heading further north into nearby wyoming will delight in the convenience of purchasing their needed licenses here in our shop .\nduring the winter , we transform partially into\nparks ' ski shop ,\nand offer cross country ski and snowshoe rentals , as well as fly tackle suitable for winter fishing and fishing guides eager to get out in the cold with you , if you ' re so inclined .\nparks ' fly shop is a small shop with a small staff . in fact , we have only five full - time staff members in the summer ( only two in the winter ! ) and use only three contract guides and outfitters regularly . with the exception of first - year employees , if we happen to have any , all of us guide and all of us work in the shop , to one degree or another , so you can be sure when visiting the shop that the clerk who is selling you flies has been on the water recently and knows exactly where and what the fish are eating .\nmontana fish , wildlife and parks will continue to focus on protecting montana\u2019s waterways , way of life and outdoor economy from the impacts of invasive species .\nmatt primarily fishes nymphs , and prefers highly impressionistic flies that can suggest multiple food items at once . his nymphs are strongly influenced by the flies common around his former winter home on new zealand ' s south island , and all rank among parks ' fly shop ' s most effective and best - selling flies . many of matt ' s nymphs have been featured in publications including fly fishing & tying journal and flyfisher , and the book trout country flies : from greater yellowstone masters . he is a contract fly designer for montana fly company .\nnorth carolina division of parks & recreation 121 w . jones street mail service center 1615 raleigh , nc 27699 - 1615 919 - 707 - 9300 parkinfo @ urltoken\ntext , graphics , and logos copyright parks ' fly shop . photos copyright walter j . wiese or the photographer . if you would like to use any of the content on this site for noncommercial purposes , you are welcome to do so provided you include this copyright notice and our contact information . please do not use the information here for commercial purposes without written permission .\njust returned from a week of fishing yellowstone park and as usual spent most mornings starting at park ' s . there are fancier fly shops with more merchandise but you will not find one with more knowledge and fly selection than park ' s . the guides and shop personnel . . .\n\u201ci just wanted to say thanks ! ! ! my wife and i stopped by on saturday and your guys in the shop were more than helpful with info and places to fish . you guys rock ! i\u2019ll be sure to let everyone i know who\u2019s coming your way to stop by , and witness a true western fly shop at its\u2019 finest ! \u201d best , casey bird\ndale collins has spent the last twenty years chasing trout in the outdoor playground that is the great smoky mountains . leaving a career in education , to further pursue his passion of fly - fishing , collins teamed up with bobby bennett to open tuckaseegee fly shop in bryson city and sylva , north carolina . with his love and knowledge of fly - fishing for trout in the smokies , collins remains an educator\u2026just one holding a net and fly rod !\ntoday , seasoned veteran scott graham , continues to manage north parks\u2019 only fly shop according to our vision established more than a decade ago . our staff is not just occasional fishing enthusiasts\u2019 , they are consummate fly fishing and outdoor fanatics who call this area home , year \u2018round . they intimately know north park and eagerly share their knowledge with shop visitors . the original log walls , the display cases handmade from recycled barnwood , and the stove emanating heat on cold fall mornings take one back to a slower time ; a time where friends personally gathered around a table to share their fishing stories rather than instantly posting it on their facebook page . we invite you to stop by our shop , grab a free cup of coffee , pull - up a stool at the \u201cliar\u2019s\u201d table , and personally share your stories with others who equally share the passion for fly fishing .\nlilly became a world - famous guide , an outfitter , a fly shop owner , a teacher , an advocate for a score of conservation groups and , along the way , he became a living legend - a description that would cause this unassuming man to blush as red as a royal coachman fly .\nenter your postcode or town to find events , green flag award - winning parks and green spaces , blue flag and seaside award - winning beaches and eco - schools in your area .\nthe following guides and outfitters work for other businesses in addition to parks ' fly shop . most guides in montana make their livings this way , working for multiple outfitters . in fact ; we ' re something of a rarity in using full - time employee guides at all . we turn to these guys when the full - timers are already booked , or when there ' s a trip for which they ' re ideally suited .\ntoday doug enjoys fly fishing the inland trout streams and tributaries in his home state of new york and in yellowstone country . doug worked full time for parks ' fly shop in 2008 and 2009 , then filled in a bit during july 2010 . since then he has graduated to just tying flies for the shop , which gives him more fishing time . doug ties and designs flies year round , but in the summer you will find him field testing these flies all over yellowstone country . doug strives to design flies that catch fish and are easy to tie as - well - as being beautifully effective , \u201cguide flies\u201d really . doug is inspired by the great fly tiers of the catskills and the rocky mountains , both past and present . he enjoys both the artistic skills of fly tying and the technical challenges in bringing the fish to hand .\nwelcome to parks\u2019 fly shop\u2019s montana and yellowstone park fishing reports . check out the general fishing report for an overview of what\u2019s going on in our corner of montana and yellowstone park . visit the trip reports , news , and tips page for detailed accounts of recent fishing trips by our guides , staff , clients , and friends , including specifics on flies used , hatches encountered , and other fishing tips , as well as plenty of eye candy and bragging ( when bragging is called for ) . this is also where we\u2019ll post fishing and tying tips ( particularly during the winter and spring ) , news about the shop and from montana fish , wildlife , and parks and the national park service , and winter and spring updates on snowpack and what we expect for the upcoming summer / fall season .\nbud lilly passes i personally did not know much about bud lilly . i do know he was revered and loved by many . i have visited his fly shop , sold a few times over the years , in west yellowstone . cool place . \u2026\nskip grew up in many beautiful areas throughout the greater northwest which led to his love of fly fishing and spending time in the outdoors . both his grandpa and mother were instrumental in teaching skip to fly fish . his grandfather started him fishing with a fly rod and spinning reel , when he was \u201cmaybe three\u201d , which skips says helped him get the feel for fly casting with a fly rod when he was very young .\ngreat for clousers ( the fly that catches everything ) along with many other streamers .\ndavid klausmeyer is a household name to fly tyers . the editor of fly tyer magazine got his start in 1994 with american angler . klausmeyer\u2019s amazing photographs of fly patterns and his uncanny ability to tie nearly any pattern have garnered him a great deal of respect in the industry and among fellow tyers . he is the author of more than a dozen books on various aspects of fly tying . in 2006 , klausmeyer was the first recipient of the golden hook award , presented to him by the catskill fly fishing center and museum for his diligence in educating the public about fly fishing and fly tying . stop by the american angler / fly tyer booth and say hello to klausmeyer at this year\u2019s festival .\nwhether you need a spool of tippet , a new pair of waders , or just some friendly advice on current conditions , we\u2019re your resource for northern colorado . next time you\u2019re in town , stop by the shop , grab a cup of coffee and tell your latest fish story or pick up some local hot flies , we would be happy to see you . we think you\u2019ll agree with others ; north park anglers is a true western fly shop .\nthe short - ish man at the shop was seemingly knowledgeable but in such a crabby mood . there were only six people in the shop and it was totally stressing him out ! he actually asked half of them to leave their id ' s ( for fishing licenses ) and instructed the other half of that group to go get their license at the gas station next door . it made me wonder how he handles his job in the summertime . unfriendly , super short in his answers . not exactly a chamber of commerce ambassador for the yellowstone area . he needs to take some happy pills prior to starting his dreaded shift at the fly shop !\nhome | parks | facilities | activities | golf | natural resources | about us | contact | county of monmouth website \u00a9 all rights reserved | privacy policy and disclaimer | ( 732 ) 842 - 4000 , ext . 4312\nmeeting times for full - day trips will range from 6 : 00am ( for a handful of trips in late fall ) to 9 : 00am at parks ' fly shop , with these times shifting somewhat if we are meeting you in yellowstone park . for half - days , we might meet during the same timeframe or sometime in early afternoon . afternoon meeting times are more likely before the middle of july than at any point after . we will either meet you at our shop , if you are staying in gardiner , or somewhere in yellowstone park near our fishing destination , if you are staying in yellowstone park or in cooke city , silver gate , west yellowstone , or another entrance community besides gardiner .\n1 . you need to be as rich as donald trump to fly in a private jet .\nproposed rule changes last night , montana fish wildlife and parks hosted a public hearing on new rules aimed at controlling the spread of invasive mussels . the new regulations include the following : all out of state watercraft would need to be inspected\u2026\nfor over 30 years blue ribbon flies has been helping outfit anglers visiting the yellowstone area with the latest in fly fishing equipment , information on hatches , fly patterns and the world ' s largest selection of fly tying materials . we wrote the books on fly fishing in the greater yellowstone area . we have the most friendly , helpful , and experienced staff and guides who all fish , tie flies , and know entomology in the area . let us introduce you to the joys of yellowstone fly fishing .\nthe original building was a conglomerate of four , albeit small , structures that were melded together over the last century . this is evident today as one enters the shop . the first room contains the meeting area , fly rods , terminal tackle , gadgets , reading material , and the check - out counter . as you follow course through our store the creak of the old wooden floors will reminds one you have stepped into a true western fly shop . each room harbors a different feel and inventory selection . the second room displays our clothing offerings while the third room , the most popular and known by all as the bug room , harbors our vast fly selection . moving further back , one enters our fly tying room . here , fly tying materials , books , and a limited selection of spin casting tackle are on hand as well as fly tying benches where staff continually perfect new recipes . the final room stores our rental gear : waders , boots , rods / reels , and even float tubes are available .\nforty - six years ago dave whitlock pooled his talents in painting , illustrating , writing , photography , fly fishing and lecturing , resigned his position as a research chemist , and embarked on a new career as a full - time professional in the arts of fly fishing . whitlock\u2019s art and writing appear regularly in many fly fishing and sport publications . he has written 5 books , demonstrated his fly fishing , fly tying and teaching skills in 10 videos and coauthored , contributed to or illustrated more than 20 other books . he is known internationally for his innovative fly tying designs , including the popular dave\u2019s hopper and for his exceptional aquatic landscape art . whitlock has taught flyfishing around the world , and he and his wife emily have shared the magic of fly fishing at their whitlock fly fishing school for over 20 years .\nstaff photos and bios are below , beginning with full - timers , continuing with independent guides / outfitters who do a lot of work for us , and finishing with our fly tiers who neither work in the shop nor guide . within these categories , staff are listed in order of seniority , most to least .\nin 1999 , the american museum of fly - fishing honored lilly with its heritage award in recognition of his achievements in the sport of fly fishing . the heritage award has only been given to four people .\nduane redford , a professional fly fishing guide , spends the majority of his days guiding on the south platte river near deckers , colorado and on the eagle river near minturn , colorado . he began his fly fishing career fishing the rocky mountain west , and has been toting a fly rod for better than four decades . duane is a pro - staff lead for 8 rivers fly rods , consultant for hookhead apparel , signature tier for montana fly company , and the author of two books the fly fishers\u2019 playbook , a systematic approach to nymphing and hidden in plain view , recognizing the obvious and exploiting the obscure in fly fishing . when he\u2019s not guiding , duane spends his time teaching fly fishing classes , blogging , tying , speaking , and writing . when he\u2019s not teaching , writing or guiding , you\u2019ll find him on the river .\nashley started at wilderness voyageurs as a whitewater guide , but now is the fly fishing instructor extraordinaire . she has been fishing her whole life and fly fishing for the last 10 years . she graduated from penn state with a b . a . in environmental studies . her \u201cday time\u201d job is dirt & gravel road program coordinator and erosion control inspector at the washington county conservation district . she also volunteers for western pennsylvania casting for recovery , a non - profit organization that teaches women that are affected by breast cancer how to fly fish . when she is not fly fishing , she is reading about fly fishing and macroinvertebrates , practicing fly casting , and painting colorful trout . join her on a float or the women\u2019s learn to fly fish weekend\nmodern fly dressings for the practical angler ; photographs by the author . introduction by lefty k . . .\nbeautiful , traditional leather fly dryer from hardy . manufactured from the highest quality leather , secure fastening clasp .\nthe award says : \u201cmontana fish , wildlife and parks on behalf of montana sportsmen and women thank you for your dedication and efforts to acquire the $ 3 bridge fishing access site into public ownership and thereby ensure the public\u2019s continued enjoyment of the beautiful madison river\u2026august 2002\u201d .\ncopyright 1928 - 2017 three rivers ranch , inc . all rights reserved | powered by good fly fishing days .\na furled leader that is constructed using only uni thread and nickel alloy rings are made specifically for fly fishing .\nwe ' ve started our very own fly of the month club . when you add this to the shopping cart you will receive the new 2014 tying instructions . each month after we will send you a new cutting - edge brf fly , instructions and materials list for that fly . you will start receiving this the first week in january .\na few years ago jason fowler walked in our shop and asked if we wanted to buy some \u201cused\u201d drift boat and raft anchors . when i asked him where he got used anchors , he told me he dove for them . \u2026\nstacy lynn , general manager of houston\u2019s bayou city angler , is a fly fishers international certified casting instructor and a graduate of joan wulff\u2019s fly fishing instructor\u2019s school . lynn has served as a volunteer instructor for texas\u2019 casting for recovery program , a weekend fly fishing retreat for women surviving breast cancer ; she has also been a co - organizer for the lydia ann fly masters saltwater fly fishing tournament , which benefits cfr . she is a featured speaker numerous at fly fishing shows and other events throughout texas . lynn\u2019s passion is sight casting in saltwater , and her instructional specialty is conducting casting diagnostics . she will teach a casting strategies for saltwater class at this year\u2019s festival . don\u2019t miss it !\nsince he began fly fishing in 2015 , he has spent 100 + days on the water each year in all four seasons trying to make up for lost time . since beginning fly fishing kody has made annual multi - week trips to the teton - yellowstone area to enjoy salmonfly season as well as some of the more technical fisheries in the area . kody also enjoys the art of fly tying . he began tying in 2016 and has been consistently progressing since . you can watch this progression by stopping by the shop this season as kody will be minding the fort most days .\nthe yellowstone area is a great place to learn how to fly fish . parks ' fly shop has been teaching beginners how to fly fish since 1954 , and roughly a quarter of our clients are beginners , and all of our guides teach dozens of first - timers every year . while we can take beginners on any of our trips that are available ( not all trips are available all - year ) , specific trips at specific times of year are better - suited to beginners than others . on this page , we go over the options that are best if you ' re brand new to fly fishing , and discuss them from a beginner - centric perspective . the trip you should book depends on a variety of factors : when you ' re here , whether there are any young kids in your group , whether you want to focus on learning as much as you can or just catching fish , and whether you ' re up for a hike or a float trip .\nvirtually all beginner brookie trips take place on several small streams feeding the gardner river and the yellowstone river , in the northern portion of yellowstone national park . once in a great while we may visit brook trout streams in the gibbon or firehole drainages , but these are rare occasions . if you happen to be staying inside yellowstone park , we will meet you for these trips either at mammoth hot springs or near the fishing destination . we ' ll arrange this when we know about where we ' ll be fishing . if you ' re staying in gardiner or north of gardiner , we will plan to meet you at parks ' fly shop .\nwanda taylor \u2019s unparalleled casting skills are the reason she teaches casting classes ; her southern charm and affability are the reason we ask her back year after year . wanda was recently inducted into the fly fishing hall of fame at the fly fishing museum of the southern appalachians . she is the first female certified master casting instructor recognized by the international federation of fly fishers . wanda is one of the best casters in the country and teaches our \u201cbeginner fly fishing class\u201d at the festival .\nlilly was one of the subjects of a video documentary produced by the montana department of fish , wildlife and parks called\nthree men , three rivers .\nit explored his devotion to the madison river , as well as dan bailey on the yellowstone and george grant on the big hole .\nall - in - one , versatile tool for fly anglers serrated cutting blades half smooth and half cross - hatch jaw .\nnot sticky , does not mat the fly , and is non - toxic . this fly floatant works well on all kinds of flies , especially for cdc patterns . this can be applied not only to flies but also to leaders and lines .\nthis has been a great lake fly for us ! we use it for callibaetis duns as well as a drake pattern .\ndo you have limited time ( or money ) ? you might also be interested in our fly casting and fishing lessons .\nfor more than twenty years , blue ribbon flies has been offering the most extensive selection of fly - fishing trips in yellowstone country .\nmeet the fly fishing guides that make your day on the water special . ohiopyle is our home fishing base , our full service fly shop is literally , 125 steps from the banks of the youghiogheny river . we are the only outfitter based on the water , when you call and ask fishing conditions , we are looking at the water from our offices . also a cool feature of our location is that our large wooden building attracts recent hatches . so if you want a first hand account of what happened last evening , pull into garrett street and look closely at the siding on our building . our fly fishing guides are all involved in conservation and educational activities that further the resources that we work on and expanding the community of fly fishing folk . come on down to the yough and get to know some of this gang .\nan avid angler , traveler , and backpacker , mike smith spends the majority of his free time in search of new places and new fish to chase . over the past year he and his wife have visited 13 states , finding fish off the beaten path along the way . his fly fishing story began 11 years ago with a basic rod and reel combo , a fly casting dvd , and a neighborhood pond . mike grew his home waters from neighborhood ponds and creeks to the marshes of galveston bay , along with virtually every lake within three hours of houston . he continues to broaden his fly fishing and travel experience with trips to locations like belize , maine , and new mexico . he currently works for gordy and sons in the fly shop , using his knowledge of technical gear to ensure customers are equipped for their next adventure .\nwhile traveling to yellowstone for a family vacation i wanted to check fly fishing off my bucket list . neither me or my 17 and 12 year old boys had been fly fishing before . our guide , ben , made sure we got to a stream that guaranteed . . .\nnoted montana angler bud lilly will address the magic city fly fishers tuesday at 7 p . m . at the rod and gun club .\nby arlen thomason\na fly fisher ' s look through the seasons at bugs in their aquatic habitat and the fish that eat them .\nyellowstone national park protector of yellowstone , this seldom presented honor is given to a business helping to protect , preserve , and enhance yellowstone parks wildlife and other wonders . the greater yellowstone coalition award for our contribution to the enhancement and preservation of the greater yellowstone ecosystem . the state of montanas award for our ongoing efforts to help preserve the madison rivers wild trout and wild trout habitat for future generations . the federation of fly fishers lee wulff award for our work on conservation and environmental projects in yellowstone . and finally , as this catalogue goes to press , we were notified of winning the angler of the year award presented by fly rod and reel magazine after a nomination by nick lyons for efforts in conservation , fly tying , and furthering the sport of fly fishing . we are very proud of these awards and will continue to work even harder to protect and preserve what we all love .\ni ' ve been fly fishing for over 30 years , so i ' ve been in a lot of fly shops . this place is a bit of a throw back and i really like it . it ' s one part outdoor / hardware store and one part fly shop . you probably won ' t find those fancy $ 700 waders or racks of expensive tech clothing here . what will will find is a basic selection of quality gear , sage advise and truly great flies . you can probably also pick up a garden hose or buck knife while you ' re at it . their flies are truly second to none . worth the trip every time . i also understand the guide service to be very good here .\nthe book of the dry fly , ( henry darbee ' s copy ) ; with contributions by the marquis of granby and j . . .\nbonefishing the flats is just that . all the details you need to successfully pursue the ultimate shallow water game fish with fly rod and reel .\nno maps . no gps coordinates . just the finest tarpon fishing ever caught on film . we blindfold world class anglers . fly them in . drive them to the water . and share shocking footage of unwary tarpon swimming at the boat in clear water - daring us to cast a fly .\nwe worked hard designing this fly and finally found the right mix of materials to create the \u201cperfect\u201d egg - laying caddis pattern . the combination of cdc with a zelon egg sac allows the fly to float with the perfect low profile silhouette and bright - sparkling egg - sac that big trout relish .\nthe gentlemen below both guided for us at one time . now they only tie flies . that isn ' t to say they aren ' t an active part of the business : they ' re often in and out of the shop often enough that many customers still think they ' re on the clock .\njason randall is on the national pro - staff for temple fork outfitters , and he\u2019s been an outdoor writer for the last 15 years . his feature articles appear regularly in american angler , as well as fly fisherman , eastern fly fishing , northwest fly fishing , and many other outdoor magazines . his first book , moving water : a fly fisher\u2019s guide to currents ( 2012 ) , studies the effects of current on trout , their prey species , and presentation , where vertical layers of current create drag and require adjustments to improve nymph fishing success . his second book feeding time : a fly fisher\u2019s guide to what , where and when trout eat ( 2013 ) , focuses on matching your fishing strategies to the trout\u2019s feeding strategies , especially when targeting large trout . his third book in the \u2018fly fisher\u2019s guide\u2019 trilogy , trout sense : a fly fisher\u2019s guide to what trout see , hear and smell ( 2014 ) , offers anglers an opportunity to know more about the quarry they seek . randall\u2019s fourth book , nymph masters : fly fishing secrets from expert anglers , explores the depths of nymph fishing and advanced nymph - fishing techniques . it incorporates tips and ideas from some of the leading experts in nymph fishing .\ncolorado native pat dorsey has been guiding for over 25 years and is the head guide and co - owner of the blue quill angler fly shop in evergreen , colorado . dorsey is a simms ambassador , member of the sage elite pro team , fishpond ambassador , orvis pro team member , yeti pro staffer , and scientific anglers pro staff member . he also serves as the southwest field editor for fly fisherman magazine . dorsey is the author of multiple books , the latest of which is colorado guide flies ( 2015 ) , which features tips from the state\u2019s best guides and includes approximately 600 proven guide flies with recipes .\nthe guadalupe river is stocked from november through february with rainbow trout by both texas parks & wildlife and trout unlimited . stocking locations start right below canyon lake dam and continue all the way down to the first crossing on river road . while there are only two free public access points , there are numerous campgrounds along river road that offer access for a small fee .\nwalter runs float , wade , and power boat trips . his favorite walk / wade locations include the black and grand canyons of the yellowstone , the gardner river , and rugged portions of slough creek and the lamar river . his favorite stretch of the yellowstone to drift is the yankee jim canyon reach . he is the only guide in the region to regularly run this stretch of the river in a drift boat rather than a raft , though like all our guides he loves the entire yellowstone . he also does most of our ( few ) madison river trips . in the spring , he runs power boat trips both for the shop and through his side business , yellowstone country fly fishing , on the missouri river , in addition to trips for the shop on area private lakes .\nthe magic city fly fishers meeting begins at 7 p . m . march 2 at the billings rod and gun club atop the rims , west of the airport . it will begin with a viewing of the video\nthree men , three rivers\nand fly - tying demonstrations by members of the club .\ndesigned by yvon chouinard and craig mathews exclusively for tenkara fishing . this is really two lines ! a 35 ft dt 000 fly line in half making 2 lines , from there we customize the 2 lines in length to our fishing needs . most often this ends up being 15 and 9 foot fly lines .\ncolorado native cole glenn has called durango home for 12 years . he began fly fishing as a youngster ; that youthful endeavor has become a lifelong passion for glenn , who has years of experience fishing across colorado , a deep commitment to the quiet sport , and a wealth of knowledge about fly angling that he is eager to pass on to others . cole is eager to teach novices everything they need to know to effectively fly fish southwest colorado and northern new mexico .\nanglers image ultra thin fly / hook boxes feature a super slim design . the ultra thin design of these boxes allows you to put multiple boxes in a vest pocket . the anglers image ultra thin fly / hook boxes feature a magnetic bottom securely holding flies and hooks . the flip up lid snaps securely closed .\nduring three rivers off season , skip has spent the past twenty years essentially pioneering fly fishing in the aysen region of chilean patagonia . together , with his partners he has been instrumental in designing new fisheries , starting two fly fishing lodges - dragon fly lodge and tomango lodge and also designed and manufactured special boats ( part jet boat / part cataraft ) that allow anglers in these regions access to water on both rivers and lakes that very few other outfitters have access to .\nall of our guides have been fly fishing seriously for at least ten years , and most have been fly fishing since they were young children . as such , we all have sufficient experience to help most anglers improve . while we provide instruction on all guided trips , a casting lesson is a great opportunity for complete beginners who don ' t have time for even an on - water fishing lesson to learn about fly casting or for experienced anglers to focus on improving certain small aspects of their game , whether that ' s learning to double - haul or roll cast better or fish a certain type of fly in a new way .\nlilly , who now makes few public speaking appearances , will be a special guest of the magic city fly fishers at the club ' s march 2 gathering .\nthree sizes of bead tweezers help you pick up those hard to grasp round beads for fly tying . comfortable to hold tweezers make tying with beads much easier .\nwhile the focus of our guide service is on , well , guiding , we also offer basic fly fishing lessons and a variety of casting lessons , subject to staff availability . our beginner fishing lessons are ideal for those looking for a cost - effective way of learning about fly fishing , while our casting lessons are suitable for beginners who just want to get the hang of fly casting or experienced casters who want a tune - up or to brush up on a specific casting technique .\nhave used the guides at the parks ' fly shop twice and can ' t wait to go back next year . my family had the best experience and the guides were fantastic . they asked what my expectations were for the trip & followed thru w / providing what we wanted . i have two girls that love to fish and my main goal was for the kids catch fish & have a great time . my husband and i also wanted to catch something but we wanted to enjoy the scenery and take some photos too . we all caught fish , had a great hike , learned some new fishing skills , and even saw a grizzly bear ! can ' t say enough good things ! i love the fact they were able to cater to our needs for the trip . we be back next time in the summer so we can do it again & catch some big fish !\nfor nearly thirty years , brandon powers has shared his love of fly fishing with anglers around the world having fished across the u . s . as well as brazil , argentina and patagonia . his passion , creativity and endless patience have enabled him to become a leader in the fly fishing industry . from guiding out west , to teaching fly casting and fly tying lessons to lending his expertise with temple fork outfitters , brandon has helped thousands of anglers improve their angling skills and have a more enjoyable time on the water . we are pleased to have brandon , an experienced guide with emu outfitting speaking with our attendees this year about fishing for peacock bass .\nduring this time , richard continued to develop his skills both by himself and with his father . richard began guiding in 1961 and continued to guide and work in the shop through his college years . after graduating with a history degree , richard served a three year hitch in the us army , including a tour in vietnam . when his father died in the spring of 1970 he took over active management of the shop with the help of his mother . he co - authored his first book , tying and fishing the west\u2019s best dry flies in 1978 and published his second , fishing yellowstone national park , published in 1998 . two subsequent editions of the latter book have followed .\nno request is too big or too small for us . if it matters to you , it matters to us . let us make your fly fishing experience perfect .\na great 2x short high carbon steel fly tying hook with a needle point and mini - barb . perfect for all soft hackles , midges , spiders and other imitations\nsome private jets have the ability to fly above the weather up to 51 , 000 feet , and \u201ca couple private jets fly near the speed of sound , \u201d o\u2019leary says . \u201cthe flexibility to fly in and out of smaller airports that are often closer to the departure point and the destination airport makes the actual speed secondary to the private jet\u2019s access to nearly 10 times as many airports in the united states . that makes the door - to - door speed significantly faster when traveling privately . \u201d\nmadison river outfitters \u2014 ( 406 ) 646 - 9644 mobile fisherman \u2014 ( 406 ) 491 - 1029 montana angler fly fishing \u2014 ( 406 ) 522 - 9854 montana fly fishing guides \u2014 ( 406 ) 223 - 2488 montana outdoor adventures inc . \u2014 ( 406 ) 223 - 7688 montana ' s last best outfitters \u2014 ( 406 ) 579 - 9875 montana ' s master angler fly fishing guide service \u2014 ( 800 ) 543 - 4665 montana troutwranglers \u2014 866 - 456 - 6889 or 406 - 580 - 6050\ngreat for general fishing purposes whether it be adding fluorocarbon tippet for nymph and dry fly fishing on the madison or using as is for smaller waters like the upper gallatin .\nkevin has been running around the hollers of west virginia and pennsylvania chasing fish since he was about 12 . when it was time for college , it was a no brainer , he moved to state college to fly fish and attend college \u201cin that order\u201d . he graduated from penn state with a b . a . in recreation & parks management , then promptly moved to alaska to be a fishing guide . we are stoked that he has since returned home to western pennsylvania . he now has a grown up job , operating the washington county park system , but he is able to sneak away and spend time floating and fishing in ohiopyle . from his mouth\u2026 \u201ci am always on the hunt for hog johnson , \u201d the biggest fish in the river\u201d , my favorite fly is the one in the fishes mouth . spend a day with kevin and you will see how he really enjoys teaching folks about fly fishing and seeing them catch fish .\nthe amadou pad can be put in your pack or vest or attached to your lanyard . squeeze your fly with it and the water will absorb into it . 2x3 inches .\ngreat for many saltwater patterns . we use this fine hair on our rubber legged gotcha ' s . the fine hair gives the fly a very sparse look that fish love .\nby craig mathews and john juracek . this book brings together all the latest yellowstone fly pattern developments , and details the stories behind many of today ' s most productive flies .\nbecause the landowners do not offer discounts for short days , we offer private lake trips only as full - day trips . if you would like to cut the day short , that ' s up to you . typically , we ' ll meet for these trips between 7 : 00 and 8 : 00 in the morning , though in early april we might push this back to 9 : 00 if it has been cold . we ' ll usually meet at the shop , though if you are staying in livingston , emigrant , or in another location north of gardiner , either between our shop and the property we choose to fish or on the way to it , we will arrange to meet you in a suitable spot .\nour beginner fishing lessons usually take place on a small pond near mammoth hot springs or the gardner river , but may take place at a yellowstone river access point if students already have montana fishing licenses . students will learn how to assemble , rig , hold , and carry a fly rod . they will learn the basic back cast and how to handle fly line . they will usually get a few bites , and with luck , students will catch a fish or two . if time allows , we ' ll move on to more - advanced topics such as mending ( manipulating fly lines with the rod to achieve more fish - enticing results ) , reading water , and the basics of fly selection and trout food .\non our beginner brookie trips , most clients catch between five and twenty - five fish apiece . this easy fishing , combined with pretty hikes , almost no competition from other anglers , and the knowledge our guides have of the maze of small streams and river headwaters where the fishing is best , makes these our most popular trips for beginners . we were the first fly shop in the yellowstone area to begin focusing on these types of trips , and other shops and outfitters have admitted to us that they follow us around to learn the best brookie waters .\nthe parks ' salmonfly is a classic adult salmonfly ( giant black stonefly , pteronarcys californica ) pattern that still works like a charm anywhere in the west where salmonflies live , especially rough water rivers like the yellowstone , gardner , and gallatin , where it can be fished damp just subsurface to imitate egg laying stoneflies that have gotten swept underwater and drowned . developed in 1954 as arguably the first improved sofa pillow - type . recipe at urltoken\ned jaworowski is passionate about fly casting . the author of the cast and troubleshooting the cast , among other fly fishing books , ed is an excellent instructor who connects well with his students regardless of their skill level . he is currently on the temple fork outfitters advisory staff , and his intermediate to advanced casting class is just what you\u2019ll need to take your casting skills to the next level . ed also recently collaborated with his mentor lefty kreh to create a new casting dvd called the complete cast : applying principles to fresh & saltwater fly casting .\nmatt has been fly fishing since his boyhood in pennsylvania in the early 1940s , but didn ' t begin tying until the late 1960s , when he lived in ten sleep , wyoming . he has the notable distinction of having caught a fish on his first cast with a fly he tied . perhaps unsurprising given this immediate success , he started tying commercially in 1970 .\nthroughout their lives , the brothers were involved in a variety of ventures to make money . but it wasn\u2019t until 1892 , when they formed the wright cycle company to sell bicycles , that they found a successful business that also allowed them spare time for other projects . with the business doing rather well , the brothers also opened a repair shop and later began to manufacture bicycles .\nin addition to our in - house staff and the contractors we turn to the most , we also use three or four other local independent guides for a few trips per season . as with all of our guides , anyone we pair you with will be a professional guide who has been fly fishing the yellowstone river and yellowstone national park for many years . since many of our\na few trips for parks ' per year\nguides live in bozeman or livingston , montana , if you happen to be staying in one of these cities , we may pair you with one of these guys and just have you meet them there .\ntenkara has become the latest rage ! these rods have been great for small streams and have created a new dimension in the fly fishing world . the soft hackle rod comes with 2 tips ."]}
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", "topic": 3}], "title": "equaterra", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 2 equaterra reviews submitted anonymously by equaterra employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if equaterra is right for you .\nequaterra provides advisory services in information technology and business process transformation . equaterra is headquartered in houston , texas . equaterra has a revenue of $ 78 . 5m , and 300 employees . equaterra has 31 followers on owler .\nequaterra provides advisory services in information technology and business process transformation . equaterra was founded in 2003 . equaterra ' s headquarters is located in houston , texas , usa 77056 . equaterra has an estimated 300 employees and an estima . . .\nowler has collected 9 screenshots of equaterra ' s website since jun 2014 . the latest equaterra website design screenshot was captured in sep 2016 .\nsridhar vedala , former managing director - global sourcing at equaterra , inc . - relationship science\ntimothy p . flynn , chairman , kpmg international , said :\nequaterra is an ideal fit for kpmg and we look forward to welcoming the equaterra team to the kpmg network family .\nequaterra and tpi , inc . today announced the signing of their merger agreement . closing is anticipated later in february 2006 .\nequaterra , the top ranking full service outsourcing and offshoring advisor in 2007 , has earned the lead position due to its continuous focus on educating current and prospective buyers on how to evaluate internal it and business processes , and successfully engage and manage outsourcing relationships . equaterra\nequaterra is ranked no . 2 on the international association of outsourcing professionals ' recent 2010 list of the world ' s best outsourcing advisers\nyes - that happened . we just had the biggest shakeup in the outsourcing advisory market since kpmg ' s acquisition of equaterra in 2011 .\nequaterra ' s advisors are defined by their ability to work collaboratively with clients to reduce costs and improve performance in their internal business support functions .\n[ . . . ] equaterra + kpmg \u2013 a new era , or a new miscalculation & # 10 . . . [ . . . ]\nmay 2 , 2005 ( plansponsor . com ) \u0097 equaterra , a outsourcing and insourcing advisory firm , has launched equaterra public sector llc ( eqps ) , a subsidiary to help public sector organizations evaluate outsourcing , shared services or a blended sourcing model for hr , finance & accounting , it , crm and procurement .\n[ . . . ] by cliff justice , finished in second place \u2013 a strong showing and justification of their 2011 acquisition of equaterra . click to [ . . . ]\ntoday equaterra ' s clients include a mix of the global 1 , 000 , multinational corporations , local companies , and large public sector and not - for - profit organisations .\nequaterra , houston jolie newman , 407 - 677 - 8404 jolie . newman @ urltoken or gina blackie , + 44 ( 0 ) 7775 521 487 gina . blackie @ urltoken\n* equaterra was founded by mark toon , mark hodges en david karabinos , in houstonin 2003 . between 2003 and 2011 the consulting firm grew quickly to become one of the leading global players in the area of sourcing and business process excellence . in februari 2011 equaterra was absorbed by kpmg , approximately 300 advisors stepped over to the big 4 office globally .\n[ . . . ] week\u2019s outsourcing advisory bombshell wedding between kpmg and equaterra may well prove to be a turning point in the way buyers are serviced in [ . . . ]\nequaterra 150 minories london ec3n 1ls united kingdom + 1 713 470 9812 ( americas ) + 44 845 838 7500 ( europe ) + 44 845 838 7600 infoeuapac @ urltoken www . urltoken\nprior to his new role , giles served as senior vice president at waypoint , a strategy and management consulting firm . between 2007 and february 2009 he was vice president of client services at equaterra ( in february 2011 kpmg advisory bought equaterra ) . in the years before , he was chief operating officer at the district of columbia and held senior positions with idea integration and ernst & young .\nthrough objective , independent advice , equaterra delivers sustainable value with a return on investment that usually occurs within three to six months of your improvement initiative launch , with payback often exceeding 20 times the investment .\nequaterra recently completed its second - quarter pulse surveys with those on the front lines of the bpo industry\u2014its own global advisors and the industry\u2019s service providers , and the results are surprising for the hro market .\nequaterra is an ideal fit for kpmg and we look forward to welcoming the equaterra team to the kpmg network family ,\nsaid timothy p . flynn , chairman , kpmg international .\nthrough this acquisition , clients of kpmg member firms will benefit from the addition of a market - leading sourcing adviser to help them transform their organizations into more flexible enterprises in a way that meets today ' s complex market demands .\nequaterra sourcing advisors help clients achieve sustainable value in their business and it processes . with an average of more than 20 years of industry experience in over 600 global transformation and outsourcing projects , our advisors offer unmatched industry expertise . equaterra has deep functional knowledge in finance and accounting , hr , it , procurement and other critical business processes with advisors throughout north america , europe and asia pacific . we help clients achieve significant cost savings and process improvement with outsourcing , internal transformation and shared services solutions . for more information on equaterra , please contact lee ann moore at 713 - 669 - 9292 ; leeann . moore @ urltoken ; www . urltoken .\nequaterra has prior experience in the public sector market , having previously advising groups such as the us navy , us army , california state university and the new york city department of education , on a range of sourcing matters .\nequaterra sourcing advisers help clients achieve sustainable value in their it and business processes . their advisors average more than 20 years of industry experience and have supported more than 2 , 000 transformation and outsourcing projects across more than 60 countries .\nequaterra provides expert advisory services in information technology ( it ) and business - process transformation . we help companies significantly reduce costs and improve effectiveness and efficiency through internal process delivery improvements , shared services , outsourcing and global sourcing solutions .\nkpmg\u2019s recent acquisition of equaterra signals some new dynamics in the market for outsourcing advisory services . the acquisition creates an intriguing combination of capabilities encompassing high - level consulting services for tax , supply chain management and it strategy with equaterra\u2019s proven outsourcing transaction strengths . moreover , it confirms a mini - wave of industry consolidation following tpi parent company\u2019s information services group ( isg ) acquiring long - time benchmarking specialist compass ( more recently , isg acquired public sector specialist sta consulting ) .\nequaterra is an ideal fit for kpmg and we look forward to welcoming the equaterra team to the kpmg network family\n, said timothy p . flynn , chairman , kpmg international .\nthrough this acquisition , clients of kpmg member firms will benefit from the addition of a market - leading sourcing adviser to help them transform their organizations into more flexible enterprises in a way that meets today ' s complex market demands .\nmark toon , former chief executive officer of equaterra and current kpmg llp principal , said that the deal adds value for clients of both organizations .\njoining a network with kpmg ' s capabilities and global scope provides great opportunities for our employees and clients\n, toon said .\nkpmg ' s extensive sourcing experience , its big four market presence , and its reputation for relentless execution is an ideal complement for equaterra ' s business transformation capabilities and highly respected reputation in the shared services and sourcing advisory sector .\n[ . . . ] her trade with kpmg\u2019s shared services and outsourcing advisory group , having come across with the 2011 equaterra acquisition , having earned her stripes in the pharmaceutical , chemicals and life sciences industry with ibm [ . . . ]\n[ \u2026 ] in grand rapids michigan . the firm has done an impressive job developing the ip and technology acquired from equaterra and coupling its governance consulting talent to its clients , as and when they need it , under its [ \u2026 ]\n[ . . . ] team from 10 people to 65 professionals including myself . that\u2019s when we acquired equaterra ( see post ) . we brought in about 250 consulting professionals around the world in 2008 and since then we\u2019ve [ . . . ]\nequaterra provides support across the entire process improvement lifecycle , from strategy and assessment through to solution design and implementation , benefits realisation , and ongoing improvement and governance . we can guide clients through the entire journey , or any step along the way .\nmark toon , former chief executive officer of equaterra and current kpmg llp principal , said that the deal adds value for clients of both organizations .\njoining a network with kpmg ' s capabilities and global scope provides great opportunities for our employees and clients ,\ntoon said .\nkpmg ' s extensive sourcing experience , its big four market presence and its reputation for relentless execution is an ideal complement for equaterra ' s business transformation capabilities and highly respected reputation in the shared services and sourcing advisory sector .\nnow , we see kpmg llp ( us ) , kpmg holdings limited ( uk ) and kpmg international now aquiring outsourcing advisory firm equaterra in an effort to create a broad global sourcing and shared services advisory offerings across the americas , europe and asia pacific .\n[ . . . ] in grand rapids michigan . the firm has done an impressive job developing the ip and technology acquired from equaterra and coupling its governance consulting talent to its clients , as and when they need it , under its [ . . . ]\nwe cannot find any source for valuation of equaterra but would imagine that the transaction was in the hundreds of millions of dollars . that leaves tci still operating in the f & a , hro and bpo space , which we hear deloitte is very interested in .\n[ . . . ] this post was mentioned on twitter by naomi bloom , ronfriedmann , phil fersht , phil fersht , theanalystunion and others . theanalystunion said : equaterra + kpmg - a new era , or a new error for outsourcing advisory ? urltoken via [ . . . ]\ncombining kpmg ' s practice and equaterra , two of the world ' s top - ranked global sourcing organizations , the transaction is consistent with the kpmg network ' s growth strategy , focusing on organic and inorganic opportunities in select high - demand market sectors . terms were not disclosed .\nkpmg llp ( us ) , kpmg holdings limited ( uk ) and kpmg international today announced the closing of an agreement to acquire the business of advisory firm equaterra . the acquisition creates one of the broadest global sourcing and shared services advisory offerings across the americas , europe and asia pacific .\nequaterra was the top ranking full - service outsourcing adviser in 2007 , in part for the houston , texas , company ' s well - defined outsourcing governance best practices . virginia - based paceharmon was ranked as the top adviser among boutique firms , which support clients with highly specialized services .\nequaterra advisors and service providers were in agreement , however , on which of the process areas within hr ranked the highest : payroll ( 79 percent of advisors ; 64 percent of service providers ) , benefits ( 78 percent versus 43 percent ) and hrit ( 53 percent versus 71 percent ) .\nthese quarterly surveys , which commenced in 2004 , offer in - the - field insights into sector trends and projections . each quarter , nearly 100 equaterra advisors and approximately 20 service providers answer our questions on the ito and bpo markets on a proprietary and confidential basis . here are the latest findings .\nafter five consecutive quarters , the moderate , sequential decline of outsourcing market demand has stopped . more than half ( 55 percent ) of equaterra\u2019s advisors cited demand as increasing ( versus 40 percent in the previous quarter ) as did 67 percent of service providers ( versus 59 percent in the first quarter . )\nthe mini - wave of consolidation may seem paradoxical given that growth has returned to the outsourcing marketplace . forrester believes the overall market for such services will grow 7 . 1 % to $ 254b this year . if the outsourcing market is again growing , why are the winds of industry consolidation blowing ? although the opportunity is broadening , large mega - deals that firms like tpi and equaterra grew to prominence on are getting scarcer and scarcer . moreover , clients are taking a more holistic view of outsourcing alongside evaluating shared services and other organizational dynamics , creating the need for a broader value proposition extending beyond transactional services . although many outsourcing advisory firms have gone down this path with strategy and research services , the kpmg - equaterra combination creates an unusually strong combination . kpmg , which heretofore had lagged principal competitors pwc and deloitte in the scale of its outsourcing advisory service , should benefit substantially from the addition of equaterra\u2019s resources and capabilities .\nrecently kpmg announced it launched a fund aimed at investing in new technologies , like big data and analytics . with the move it embarks ground that no other big four firm has gone before \u2013 the land of technology investment . meanwhile it is known that kpmg capital will be led by former equaterra ceo mark toon .\nbig four firm kpmg has announced the closing of an agreement to acquire the business of advisory firm equaterra . according to a company announcement , the acquisition is consistent with the kpmg network ' s growth strategy , focusing on organic and inorganic opportunities in select high - demand market sectors . terms of the acquisition were not disclosed .\nthe name\nequaterra\nmeans\nlevel ground ,\nwhich aligns well with kpmg ' s philosophy of providing an objective sourcing and shared services advisory approach . this is also consistent with kpmg ' s focus on bringing clients and service providers together in a collaborative environment to create innovative delivery models and provide sustainable value to the business .\nequaterra is ranked no . 2 on the international association of outsourcing professionals ' recent 2010 list of the world ' s best outsourcing advisers . it serves clients throughout the americas , europe , middle east , africa and asia pacific , providing deep functional knowledge in finance and accounting , hr , it , procurement and other critical business processes .\noutsourcing pricing in the second quarter was cited as \u201cstable\u201d by 63 percent of equaterra\u2019s advisors , while 15 percent cited pricing as more favorable to service providers . this pricing environment has allowed service providers to be less reliant on dropping their prices to win business . this pricing equilibrium between buyer and provider is healthy for the industry as a whole .\nequaterra is ranked no . 2 on the international association of outsourcing professionals ' recent 2010 list of the world ' s best outsourcing advisers . it serves clients throughout the americas , europe , middle east , africa , and asia pacific , providing deep functional knowledge in finance and accounting , hr , it , procurement , and other critical business processes .\nglenn giles , an alumnus of equaterra , has been appointed as ceo of privia . privia is an american - based company that supports customers with proposal management services and solutions for the public sector . giles will be responsible for the company ' s full operations and will focus specifically on growing the firms ' market share in the u . s .\nwith offices throughout north america , europe and asia pacific , equaterra has deep expertise in finance and accounting , hr , it , supply chain management and other critical business processes . our advisors , who have on average more than 20 years of industry experience , have supported more than 2 , 000 process transformation and outsourcing projects across more than 60 countries in 19 languages .\nthe name\nequaterra\nmeans\nlevel ground\n, which aligns well with kpmg ' s philosophy of providing an objective sourcing and shared services advisory approach , according to the company announcement . this is also consistent with kpmg ' s focus on bringing clients and service providers together in a collaborative environment to create innovative delivery models and provide sustainable value to the business .\nequaterra , inc . provides advisory services in information technology ( it ) and business process transformation . it offers advisory services in the areas of finance and accounting , human resources , information technology , real estate services and facilities management , supply chain , procurement , business processes and shared services . the c ompany was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in houston , tx .\nthe delve brand index for human resources outsourcing also contains information on the ever - important sourcing advisors as well as articles written by insiders at important hro players such as accenture , hewitt , excelleratehro , equaterra , and alsbridge . because this report is built on getting key market constituents to frankly discuss the industry , the report is likely to raise more than a few eyebrows .\nas organizations transform their operations to compete in today ' s complex business environment , equaterra ' s highly experienced professionals , combined with the kpmg network ' s deep market presence and objective shared services and outsourcing advisory team , will provide clients with a full life - cycle of capabilities - from strategy through to optimization - for companies seeking to reduce costs and improve effectiveness and efficiency .\nbut cutting to the chase , these firms have some seriously experienced fellows who know this business inside and out . they know what they are doing and i would be highly surprised if we see a repeat of the now infamous\nveritage\n, when equaterra and tpi failed to tie the knot after some very expensive offsites ( and had chosen the lovely name\nveritage\n) .\nas organizations transform their operations to compete in today ' s complex business environment , equaterra ' s professionals , combined with the kpmg network ' s deep market presence and shared services and outsourcing advisory team , will provide clients with what kpmg is calling a full life - cycle of capabilities - from strategy through to optimization - for companies seeking to reduce costs and improve effectiveness and efficiency .\nequaterra is known for its collaborative approach and culture . we recognise that our clients have complex business issues and requirements , which is why we have a flexible methodology and a solution orientation that enables us to focus on the unique needs of our clients , never looking for a one - size - fits - all solution . we simplify the complicated to help you focus on what is most critical to your business .\nin contrast , among service providers , hro remained the leading process area ( cited by 53 percent ) , followed by fao ( 24 percent ) , and procurement ( 12 percent ) . the disparity of rankings between equaterra advisors and service providers is a function of marketplace demand , the focus areas of the advisors , and service providers polled , and a slightly different ranking methodology required by advisors versus service providers .\njohn griffith - jones , co - chairman , kpmg europe llp , said the acquisition will allow kpmg member firms to help clients manage large scale , cross - border transformation efforts .\nkpmg member firms provide a full suite of services for enterprise executives seeking to optimize their organization . the acquisition of equaterra complements these existing capabilities and deepens kpmg member firms ' shared services and sourcing expertise , intellectual property and services .\nso there are the usual statements on strategy / presence / client service / capabilities urltoken the press release from timothy p . flynn , chairman , kpmg international ; mark toon , former chief executive officer of equaterra and current kpmg llp principal ; john veihmeyer , kpmg llp ( u . s . ) chairman and ceo ; and john griffith - jones , co - chairman , kpmg europe llp , which we will skip .\njohn griffith - jones , co - chairman , kpmg europe llp , said the acquisition will allow kpmg member firms to help clients manage large scale , cross - border transformation efforts .\nkpmg member firms provide a full suite of services for enterprise executives seeking to optimize their organization . the acquisition of equaterra complements these existing capabilities and deepens kpmg member firms ' shared services and sourcing expertise , intellectual property , and services .\n@ jd - never really saw either isg or alsbridge as powerhouses in bpo - which was why equaterra was originally formed . in my view , the new isg would be better served focusing on rpa at this stage , which is the\nnew bpo\nfor so many clients . they will need to add to their process and technical capabiities to really move this forward ; rpa is murky , and technical and plagued with misinformation .\nequaterra was founded in 2003 by mark toon , mark hodges and david karabinos . this is a number two ranked company in the international association of outsourcing professionals\u2019 2010 list of the world\u2019s best outsourcing advisers with global clients and providing deep functional knowledge in finance and accounting , hr , it , and procurement . the firm\u2019s highly - experienced sourcing advisers help clients achieve sustainable value in their it and business processes ; having helped 2 , 000 transformation and outsourcing projects in 60 countries .\nito , hro and\u2026procurement ? demand trends by process area shifted in the three months from april to june . among advisors , demand for hro slipped to third ( marking the first time in six quarters that hro wasn\u2019t cited as the no . 1 process area ) , with ito taking the leading slot and procurement bpo moving into second place . equaterra advisors\u2019 citings on these three process areas were 28 percent for ito , 25 percent for procurement , and 20 percent for hro .\nsales - cycle lengths vary significantly by deal , depending on process areas , clients , service providers , and whether sourcing advisors were involved . sales cycles should not be confused with \u201ctime - to - contract , \u201d which is defined as the period from the release of the rfp to actual contract signing . in the quarter , 26 percent of equaterra advisors ( compared with 30 percent in the previous quarter ) cited a lengthening sales cycle , and 64 percent of advisors said the cycles remained the same .\ngreat article , phil . i appreciate the insights and historical perspective of the advisory business . having had the pleasure of working with quite a few folks from equaterra over the years , i agree whole - heartedly that the experience they bring to the table is the real value . nothing replaces the knowledge / perspective that comes with having lived through outsourcing deals from all sides ( buyer , provider , advisor ) , which the folks i worked with all had . thanks again and keep up the great work !\nthe firm touts synergies : equaterra\u2019s highly experienced professionals can leverage kpmg network\u2019s deep market presence to provide clients with a full life - cycle of capabilities \u2013 from strategy through to optimization , especially for organizations who want to reduce costs and improve effectiveness and efficiency . in addition , equa terra\u2019s broad geographic and industry - specific footprint will enhance kpmg\u2019s own professionals help clients transform their service delivery models and address change management issues , centralize and optimize capabilities , outsource functions , and create a sustainable governance and performance management model .\nnote that equaterra is not the outsourcer itself , as far as we can gather . it is the quintessential ( but very successful ) middle - man consultant . it provides advisory services in information technology ( it ) and business process transformation helping clients reduce costs and improve effectiveness and efficiency through internal process delivery improvements in data center consolidation , application optimization and rationalization , cloud and saas computing , shared services , outsourcing and global sourcing solutions . so they tell clients what to do , but not do the doing themselves .\njohn veihmeyer , kpmg llp ( u . s . ) chairman and ceo , noted that the acquisition helps address changing client needs as the outsourcing services market continues to evolve .\nequaterra ' s tools and capabilities speak directly to clients ' desire to move beyond one - off outsourcing activities and develop comprehensive sourcing strategies that deliver real value across their organizations ,\nveihmeyer said .\nthis is part of our strategy of building large - scale transformation capabilities to help organizations as they address the realities of a new global marketplace .\njohn veihmeyer , kpmg llp ( u . s . ) chairman and ceo , noted that the acquisition helps address changing client needs as the outsourcing services market continues to evolve .\nequaterra ' s tools and capabilities speak directly to clients ' desire to move beyond one - off outsourcing activities and develop comprehensive sourcing strategies that deliver real value across their organizations\n, veihmeyer said .\nthis is part of our strategy of building large - scale transformation capabilities to help organizations as they address the realities of a new global marketplace .\nformally kpmg capital is based in london , yet its final control will be led by mark toon , who is based in houston , usa . the choice for houston as a headquarters primarily has more to do with toon\u2019s location . he has his roots in houston ( in 2003 toon was co - founder of equaterra in houston * ) and will also in the coming period continue to operate from the american city known for the lyndon b . johnson space center of the space agency organization nasa . this city brings a competitive advantage to the fund .\nwhat was amazing , was the sheer speed with which eq caught up their industry to become , initially , the leading advisor for hro and f & a bpo engagements , while quietly developing its competency in ito . from there , the firm had excited glen davidson so much , he publicly resigned from his accenture job during an awards dinner acceptance speech to announce the establishment of\nequaterra ' s public sector\norganization . from that moment on , the firm knew no bounds , establishing its software process evaluation tool , equasiis and taking over morgan chambers ' european advisory organization . they even reached the spectacular heights of doing some research with us !\nequaterra , or\neq\nas they are commonly known in the trade , has formed part of the heartbeat of the sourcing industry over the last eight years . when three frustrated tpi consultants had finally despaired of their employer ever\ngetting\nbpo , they snuck off to set up their own shop , coined a goofy name , convinced all their buddies to take a leap of blind faith with them , before stripping off at a luau and shaking their booties at their unsuspecting followers . yes , these guys were clearly on a path to building a multi - million dollar global advisory outfit that would be submerged into a highly respected auditor and management consultancy .\nsome really good comments in terms of the article as well as the responses . each of us has our pet favorites but any wise person will make use of all data points in order to glean the current realities . from my workings with equaterra & kpmg , they have held my respect on both a quantitative and qualitative base . whereas others treat analysis as a commodity and in a changing market place this creates a weak foundation for expert advisory . the issue is that you can have an office in a foreign location but that does not mean is has a keen sense on the local pulse . . . especially when hindered by western command and control operations .\ndjfii is right that advisory for most places means anything outside of audit and tax , but all of the big 4s do have some sort of a strategy practice that is embedded within sector teams , i . e . o & g , healthcare , etc . e & y and kpmg also have a strategy consulting practice that is housed within\nperformance improvement\ngroup or risk . also some people would consider performance improvement to be\nstrategy\nand all of the big 4 offer that service . kpmg , pwc and e & y are on an acquisition spree right now to rebuild their consulting arms after they cut them loose in the 90s . e & y acquired partake consulting and isa consulting , kpmg acquired analytica and equaterra , and pwc acquired diamond . if you do go the big 4 route , make sure you get staffed in a group you like that shows you ' re interested in strategy work 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 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nmeanwhile , the leading management consultancies were still raking in so much coin selling shared services advisory engagements , it was easier for many of them to advise their clients against outsourcing , than actually help them through a sourcing evaluation process . why risk your $ 20m - a - year engagement doing shared services improvement for a $ 1m project to look at outsourcing ?\nso the management consultancies realized they need to poach the specialists from the boutiques , but were in for a rude awakening when they discovered how much the top talent at alsbridge , eq , everest , tpi et al . were raking in . plus , these guys were a unique breed - they actually liked the boutique culture , along with the specialism and ip their firms were generating . bottom - line , these boutiques didn ' t fit their compensation models or their cultures . add to this the fact that\noutsourcing\nhad always been something of a dirty word , and poorly understood by the other consulting practices . hence , it was pretty clear , as long as five years ' ago , that the best route into the outsourcing game for some of the management consultants was to do the unthinkable and actually acquire one of these boutique firms .\nthey have persisted with the mba - model , which just doesn ' t work with complex outsourcing deals . several management consultancies have struggled to understand why they can ' t stick a team of 26 - year old mbas onto their clients to crunch through a deal , while the boutiques have a cost structure that enables them to put experienced\nworkmen\nwith genuine deal experience , whose rates are often cheaper . and while you can get away with some juniors on ito deals , with bpo you actually need experienced process experts - not kids .\noutsourcing is still something relatively new and foreign to their classical consulting practices . outsourcing of it , and more recently business processes , has grown rapidly over the last decade and many of the consultancies have been slow to adjust . only now are they recognizing they need this competency , or risk getting edged - out of long - standing clients who are morphing into global outsourcing operating models .\nthe\nhire the leader\ntactic to build competency has largely failed . in years gone buy , if niche consultancies were overpriced , the large shops would simply hire the top one or two partners , safe in the knowledge their main delivery guys would follow . this just hasn ' t worked too effectively with boutiques , as the top outsourcing advisory talent is well - paid and happy in their boutique environment . plus the fact there are literally only a couple of dozen real\nmarket makers\nin the outsourcing advisory space worth hiring .\nthe boutiques have wanted too much money . some of the boutiques today will be wishing they took offers on the table before the recession , as the consolidating and commodotizing market has knocked down the market value considerably . however , with eq now out of the frame , there are only a small handful remaining with sufficient scale and ip , and these firms will have renewed hope they can cash - out sometime soon .\n* the outsourcing advisory business is all about talented people , experience and relationships . what has impressed me most about this deal is the fact that kpmg has created 17 new partners from the eq organization . these people have stuck together for years , have considerable ip , experience and relationships , and are moving over to this new environment together .\n* it would have been extremely messy if kpmg had tried to hire away these folks one - by - one . they have retained the top talent and have created careers for them within their organization .\n* quite simply , there is a really bad ( and worsening ) talent shortage in our industry , and kpmg has just snapped up a good portion of it in one full swoop .\n* now their challenge is to integrate eq and create a culture the new partners and their teams can get used to . retaining the core team is critical to the success of this venture . if they can do that well , they will likely have recouped their investment in a few short years , not to mention the new client relationships they can forge as a result of their extended competency .\n* if kpmg can ' t keep it ' s new partners happy and there is a mass exodus , then this acquisition will have failed . having hired a close - knit group , it does run that risk , and needs to work hard to integrate the eq people . this merger is all about talent and ip - and they are intertwined .\n* kpmg is also very excited about this and took a long , hard look before they took the plunge - it is a big , big deal to them and they have put a stake in the ground to show how serious they are about this business . the firm has clearly chosen this space as the one they want to lead , and should be applauded for making a bold move that none of their competitors have ( so far ) chosen .\nthe one\nprize\nboutique left on the market is tpi , even though it can hardly be called a boutique anymore , with its new - found alignment with compass . the outsourcing market will have a solid year and its valuation should start to pick up , so i would surprised if any of the large consulting firms , such as deloitte and pwc , makes a serious move this year .\nmy prediction for 2011 : we now have 4 major players , and they ' re no longer boutiques : deloitte , kpmg , pwc and tpi . providers will have to re - evaluate their influencer strategies , as more intricate and finessed relationships are required . the old\nreferral\nmodel is pretty much dead . the remaining boutiques , namely alsbridge and everest , should be able to pick off more business , now they have less competition , and can take better advantage of their more flexible cost structures . yes , we have a sea - change in the industry , but the buyer still has choice and we have better integration of the traditional consulting model and the boutique methodology .\nsign up for the hfs research newsletter and get the best research delivered to your inbox weekly .\nwhat are ur ideas about my career track ? please help me & # 8230 ; & # 8230 ; . . ? | business outsourcing\nphil - good article on eq and kpmg . . and one point that you might want to think about which you aluded to at the start of your article is the\ncapative shared service versus outsourcing\n. . . as if you are doing the advisory work up front - like the case for change , and you are inside an organisation like kpmg - there is pressure to go with a\nmake\ndecision - as then you get follow on consulting work . . if you recommend\noutsource\n. . then where does kpmg make its money ? one of the things i worry about . . . good thoughtful article - thanks for writing\nproviders will have to re - evaluate their influencer strategies\n. . .\nnot always , if providers influence end - users directly with repeatable success . . .\nthis is the best - and most well thought - out - synopsis of the advisory business i ' ve ever read . thanks for putting together !\nessentially , some clients are going to outsource regardless , and advisors who want to\nstay\nwith them post - transaction need to sufficiently up their game to provide ongoing value to clients . the consulting opportunity for a client after outsourcing is huge :\nthink about the impact on their processes , people and technology ; think about the potential to introduce cloud computing ; think about the opportunity to help the client focus on core value , and less on administrivia ; think about the opportunity to develop smarter service integration strategies ; think about the chance to help them develop innovation roadmaps ; think about the ongoing support to help them develop effective social business models in a globally distributed environment .\nboth eq and tpi ( as examples ) have put investment and talent into developing governance and relationship management services for their clients . however , they ' ve learned quite quickly that it ' s hard to monetize these services without providing real\nbusiness support\nbeyond help around the contract itself . this is why the potential of integrating the traditional consulting world and the niche knowledge of the outsourcing boutique is potentially dynamite ( if they can get the integration right )\nmary sue asks - where do advisory firms make their money post outsource decision ? great question - particularly if you have just bought one .\nthere are many opportunities for advisors to add value to both service consumers and suppliers post deal .\nservice delivery needs to me more flexible than even the best contractual based relationships can provide for .\ncloud means sourcing models are becoming more ' open ' - not a case of either outsourcing or build but bits of both plus some enhanced technology and automation .\nwhat may be difficult for the bigger players is these change management opportunities may well be more suited to the rising group of niche players coming through to take on the established specialists - especially beyond the traditional us / uk heartland of bpo advisory .\njust wanted to chime in with alain . . . this was fantastically well written piece . it ' s a breath of fresh air to get this kind of detailed analysis .\none of your best ever posts , phil . this made my day - such a good analysis of the situation ,\nyou couldn ' t have nailed this one any better . a big sea change is happening with the consulting business and this is a bold move by kpmg to exploit the expertise needed to take advantage of it .\nso . . . where does this leave advisory ? ? ? i believe that the consumers need to start demanding more from those that are providing insight and guidance . maybe be willing to engage qualified boutique organizations that don ' t simply measure what is happening but can engage at both a tactical and strategic level . at the end of the day buyers have a business to run and do so in a sound and responsible fashion .\ni have a slightly different take on 2 aspects of this article : 1 ) i dont think advisory firms make the margins from putting together outsourcing deals as they used to be able to . the buyers are much more sophisticated than they used to be , and the suppliers too are better at demonstrating greater value to prospective buyers directly . the role of the advisor is more limited , especially in the current round of contract renewals which form a fair chunk of new outsourcing work . i think it is too simplistic to believe the advisory firms want a bigger chunk of the growing outsourcing pie , and therefore , the justification for this and potentially other mergers . 2 ) i dont believe advisors in this space can afford to be either only outsourcing or only shared service advisors as this article and some comments seem to suggest . in fact advisory in this space is evolving to help clients think of the wholistic service portfolio approach of how to best deliver services . it is about helping the client develop and manage the operating and delivery model that is best for them , and use shared services and outsourcing as elements of that model , not just one of the other . so , good advisors will continue to play a role whether clients outsource or build shared services , and is happening in many cases , do both .\nit will be interesting to see if kpmg can leverage this model to asia pacific . to date it has been a very difficult market for outsourcing advisors . several have entered , most have left . even australia one of the most mature ito markets globally has struggled to sustain providers . if they can get the model correct , kpmg may have a chance .\n@ av : completely agree on both points . the boutiques are overly - focused on the transaction ( even though some of them claim not to be , but that ' s how they make more of their money ) . the consultants need to offer the blended expertise of all sourcing areas across shared services , captive , outsourced and inhouse operations . plus they need the finessed client skills of the classical consultants blended with the hard - nosed operational knowledge of the outsourcing experts .\nthe big problem is that as the contractual process , ( the price benchmarks , the tc and cs etc ) becomes increasingly standardized , and the skills of the buyers ' procurement and governance staff increase , the fees the advisors can command go progressively down . for example , why bother using an advisor when outsourcing a very established outsourced service such as payroll , or even adm ? all the providers have standard service cards now - it ' s more a case of the buyer having decent negotiation skills\u2026\n@ pf exactly . in fact , i think the demand for advisors as this space evolves will continue to blend with the more traditional performance improvement , and business effectiveness consulting , with shared services , outsourcing , insourcing , being tools in the consulting toolkit . i think we will continue to see the big 4 build strategy and performance improvement skills , and the traditional strat firms get better at using the sourcing toolkits . i believe there is a lot more to come in this space .\nwell summarized article phil , i have always wondered why i don ' t see big four firms on many of the outsourcing deals in my space . this proposes at least one motive for them to not push for outsourcing services and connected advisory services . i ' ll give you another one they might not have though of : how many large enterprise businesses want extremely well networked big four leadership and board members to know how much and what they are sending offshore ? if i innovate with partners that is my secret sauce and i don ' t want to share how and who is doing it with me , so the answer is , i think , not many . it may be interesting for clients to use small and private boutiques for that exact reason , the old adage : if a tree falls in the forest does it make a sound ?\nphil - great article and dialogue on this key topic ! as i look at this i wonder when the advisors will realize that the next goldmine is for them to also take on change management programs to help their client drive the huge change opportunities outsourcing offers to them . this is so under valued and missed by many . as this marketplace continues to evolve with increasing speed , those that can execute on the many improvement initiatives teed up by outsourcers and keep pace with the continued advancement in innovation and maturity will find not just cost savings but better ability to compete and grow !\n[ . . . ] became the only \u201cbig 5\u2033 management consultant to buy a boutique sourcing advisor\u2026 the outsourcing advisory business is all about talented people , experience and [ . . . ]\nblog post : join us for the 2018 state of industry webcast next week . the pace of change just went up a gear !\njoin 24 , 000 other horses in our linkedin community . follow the horses on twitter .\n\u00a9 copyright \u00a9 2007 - 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specific footprint will enhance the ability of kpmg professionals to help companies transform their service delivery models and address change management issues , centralize and optimize capabilities , outsource functions , and create a sustainable governance and performance management model .\ngavin houlgate kpmg llp ( europe ) t : + 44 20 76943902 e : gavin . houlgate @ urltoken\nkpmg is a global network of professional firms providing audit , tax and advisory services . we operate in 146 countries and have 140 , 000 people working in member firms around the world . the independent member firms of the kpmg network are affiliated with kpmg international , a swiss cooperative . each kpmg firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such .\nthis article represents the views of the author only , and does not necessarily represent the views or professional advice of kpmg in the uk .\nsave what resonates , curate a library of information , and share content with your network of contacts .\n\u00a9 2018 kpmg llp , a uk limited liability partnership , and a member firm of the kpmg network of independent member firms affiliated with kpmg international cooperative , a swiss entity . all rights reserved .\nwe have seen deloitte quite active in the m & a space , especially in the uk , and pricewaterhousecoopers doing the big diamond acquisition in 2010 . and accenture and capgemini have been prowling around and snapping up companies all over the world in 2010 .\nkpmg says this acquisition says this is to grow its network both through organic and inorganic opportunities in select high - demand market sectors ."]}
{"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 ."]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "sentinel capital partners", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 1 sentinel capital partners reviews submitted anonymously by sentinel capital partners employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if sentinel capital partners is right for you .\nfazoli\u2019s is owned by sentinel capital partners , which acquired the chain in july 2015 from sun capital partners .\ntamarac , fla . \u2014 sonny\u2019s partners with sentinel capital to expand products and services .\nsentinel capital partners | $ 1 . 3 billion fund | middle market | private equity\nsentinel capital partners and triartisan capital partners bought tgi fridays in 2014 for an estimated $ 800m , hoping to turn around the group hit by an industry slowdown .\ndavid lobel , sentinel capital\u2019s founder and managing partner , is a meticulous man .\nprivate equity firm sentinel capital partners has acquired cabi , a direct seller of women\u2019s apparel in the us , canada and the uk .\nthe parent to the 67 - unit fast - casual newk\u2019s eatery chain has been acquired by private - equity firm sentinel capital partners , officials said tuesday .\nfrancisco partners takes verifone private ; tenneco buys federal - mogul from carl icahn ; sentinel backs ubeo .\npast the receptionist ( ahem , the director of first impressions as is her official title ) , it\u2019s an enviable view from the 27th floor conference room of sentinel capital partners in manhattan .\nnationwide , playcore has about 1 , 800 workers and more than $ 400 million in annual sales . new york city - based sentinel capital partners , a private equity firm , bought playcore in 2014 .\ntamarac , fla . \u2014 sonny\u2019s enterprises inc . recently announced a partnership with sentinel capital partners in a move to expand the scope of products and services it provides to its clients , according to a company press release .\nvarde partners , barclays and guber banca acquire eur1 . 4bn non - performing loan portfolio\nwe have organized news highlights about sentinel capital partners and our private equity portfolio companies into three categories : by date , which includes all news items starting with the most recent events . portfolio news , which focuses on investments we have made since sentinel ' s inception and on matters relating to our portfolio companies . sentinel news , which highlights internal developments in our firm .\nbrynwood partners , blue wolf , morgan stanley and saw mill also raised private equity funds .\nfirst , there\u2019s the numbers . generally speaking , private equity investors like sentinel will take cash flow over revenue\u2014something the franchising world does especially well . a key metric to determine how well is \u201creturn on net tangible capital . \u201d\n\u201cwe like companies that are high free cash flow . we don\u2019t like very capital - intensive businesses . one of the reasons we like franchising is because it\u2019s not capital intensive , it\u2019s a very asset - light business , \u201d said lobel . \u201cso you take a look at the ebitda minus the capex and divide it by the net tangible capital utilized in the business . if that number is at least 40 percent , we get interested , and if it\u2019s not , our interest wanes . \u201d ( that\u2019s gross earnings and capital expenditures in finance speak . )\napollo buys qdoba ; campbell soup acquires snyder ' s lance ; sentinel backs captain d ' s .\nsentinel acquired captain d ' s and sold checkers . l catterton and roark have also been active in the restaurant sector .\nprivate equity firms , such as gtcr and thoma bravo , remain aggressive in seeking mid - market deals . others including consumer - focused brynwood partners are raising new funds to deploy into their concenrated sectors .\ndealmakers share their perspectives on the evolution of private equity . harris williams ' giles tucker , watermill group ' s julia karol , and kainos capital ' s jay desai are among those who chimed in .\neducation : harvard university ( mba ) ; george washington university ( jd ) ; university of illinois ( bs ) prior experience : j . h . whitney & co . ; first century partners ; smith barney\nas every investment is different , the needs of investment companies are also different . newk\u2019s , for instance , was one of those big small businesses that was well run , but needed capital to build runway for growth .\nsimilarly , during a 33 - month investment in massage envy , sentinel oversaw the opening of 2 , 015 locations in another growth - focused push . and when sentinel took a majority stake in tgi fridays , a major part of the investment thesis was refranchising corporate locations , which accounted for 40 percent of the restaurants .\nsince founding sentinel in 1995 , lobel and his team have watchfully grown a number of investments in the middle market , creating infrastructure and building them up for a good return .\nif an investment passes muster , it\u2019s right to work on the investment thesis . lobel said once the management teams and sentinel agree on a path forward , they move quickly .\nfazoli\u2019s was a different animal ; a former private equity firm had already \u201ceffectuated the turnaround\u201d of the once - troubled brand . so sentinel is focused on growth and building a few company stores .\nbefore his interview , sentinel\u2019s founder and managing partner david lobel explains the careful destruction of a neighboring building . he said he\u2019s watched workmen slowly demolish a building , floor - by - floor , for months .\nthat same careful planning and methodical execution is plain to see across sentinel\u2019s franchise investments . brick - by - brick the firm has constructed and renovated across the industry , as seen in the accompanying chart\u2014that\u2019s a lot of bricks .\nsentinel has touched many franchise systems on both the franchisor and franchisee side , including massage envy , tony roma\u2019s , fazoli\u2019s , yum brands , checker\u2019s , church\u2019s chicken , newk\u2019s , and it currently has a majority stake in tgi fridays .\n: before the closing , management and sentinel developed a detailed plan to quickly and seamlessly transition to a standalone business . together , we recruited a talented cfo and promoted a highly experienced manager from the u . k . as head of european operations . we also developed and introduced the new global\niep technologies\nbrand . in addition , sentinel recruited a chief transition officer to help manage iep ' s relocation to new facilities in the u . s . , germany , and the u . k . while iep ' s management team implemented a new global it system .\nfollowing a successful transition to a standalone business , and having significantly increased both revenue and profitability , iep was sold in september 2015 to hoerbiger group , a leading european provider of compression technology , drive technology , and hydraulics , in a highly successful transaction for both sentinel and iep ' s management team .\nbreaking up the locations into regional pods , they sold the pods to mostly existing multi - unit operators . first , sentinel took the lead , teaching executives how to make the large transactions required in the plan , then turned over the refranchising to tgi fridays . with that tactic , the company went from about 400 corporate locations to just 55 .\nsentinel targets lower midmarket private equity investments in eight industry sectors : aerospace / defense , business services , consumer , distribution , food / restaurants , franchising , healthcare , and industrials . we are interested in working with outstanding executives and helping them build successful businesses . when entrepreneurs and company executives consider a private equity firm , we believe their decision should be based on :\nit\u2019s been a rarity at sentinel , but as franchisees took advantage of a refranchising at tgi fridays , so too did lobel when he got into the pizza hut system in 2008 with a 123 - store purchase from yum brands and a seasoned operator at the helm . the business grew through acquisitions to 224 restaurants before ultimately being sold to another private equity firm in 2012 .\nheadquartered in chicago , illinois , colson group is the market leader in the design , manufacture , and distribution of casters , wheels , and related hardware products . colson maintains the premier position worldwide in caster technology . colson\u2019s products comprise a wide range of casters and wheels , including light duty , medium duty , heavy duty and super heavy duty used in industrial , commercial and institutional applications . colson\u2019s manufacturing and distribution infrastructure is the broadest in the industry , with 35 facilities located in 15 countries . colson\u2019s branded product portfolio is recognized as the highest quality in the market , which is critical for end users for whom the cost of failure is high . sentinel acquired colson from pritzker family trusts . jay and bob pritzker orignially acquired colson in 1953 . under the pritzkers , colson became the worldwide leader in caster technology and today offers its customers the most complete line of industrial casters . through its shepherd hardware subsidiary , colson also offers cutting edge mobility solutions for the retail consumer market .\nin this 2010 file photo , zackrey duncan peeks at sydney adams atop a playground tunnel built by the chattanooga - based playcore company .\nthis story was corrected to note that this was the fourth acquisition in as many months .\nstaff photo by dan henry / the chattanooga times free press - 6 / 21 / 15 . construction continues at the imagination station in collegedale , tennessee . the playground has won playcore ' s inclusion national demonstration award so that children with disabilities can use the facility as well .\nafter acquiring four other play and recreation equipment businesses in 2016 , playcore holdings inc . started 2017 with yet another business buyout on monday .\nthe chattanooga - based playcore has bought worlds of wow , a denton , tex . - based designer and developer of indoor , themed - play environments .\nworlds of wow was started 12 years ago by reagan hillier , who agreed to merge his business with playcore holdings this month . worlds of wow has grown to a 40 - employee company that produces play stages , equipment and designs in a 20 , 000 - square - foot facility in denton , texas .\nunder the ownership of playcore , worlds of wow will continue to operate as its own business , developing projects for churches , malls , family entertainment centers , offices and recreational centers .\nwe ' re excited about this next step for the company ,\nhillier said monday after completing the sale of the business .\nplaycore is an amazing group of growth - oriented companies and we are looking forward to being a part of their business dynamic .\nterms of playcore ' s latest purchase were not announced . but it is similar to nearly a dozen other acquisitions playcore has made over the past couple of decades of other playground , sporting goods or recreational equipment makers and distributors .\nwe are excited about this latest addition to our play division ,\nplaycore ceo roger posacki said in a statement .\nour company ' s heritage was built on play , and the acquisition of worlds of wow allows us to expand our service in the indoor environment , while greatly enhancing our overall portfolio .\nlast year , playcore bought online distributor byo recreation in st . augustine , fla . , musical instrument maker freenotes harmony park in durango , colo . ; open - shades producer porter corp . , in holland , mich . ; and knorr systems , which offers a wide range of aquatic equipment and services from its facility in santa anna , calif .\ncertainly , acquisitions remain a key part of our growth strategy ,\nsaid richard ruegger , senior vice president and chef financial officer for playcore .\nthese purchases have helped to expand our distribution in some markets where we haven ' t had a lot of presence and its also gives us some custom - themed capabilities that will be a nice add - on to the existing playground businesses that we have .\nplaycore , which was founded in 1979 , has grown to a holding company with 20 brands that encompass several categories of recreation , including play , aquatics , site furnishings , indoor and outdoor fitness , and spectator seating .\nto house the 125 workers the company employs at its chattanooga headquarters , playcore is preparing to move into its own headquarters building , now used as the headquarters for fsg bank at 531 broad st . fsg sold the bank building last year for nearly $ 5 . 4 million to harbert realty of birmingham , ala . , which will lease the structure to playcore , which plans to move into the building by this summer .\ncontact dave flessner at dflessner @ urltoken or at 423 - 757 - 6340 .\nthis story was updated jan . 30 at 11 : 30 p . m . with more information .\nwashing cars since 1949 , the release continued , sonny\u2019s will continue to be managed by the same family which has run the business since its inception , led by ceo paul fazio .\nprofessional carwashing & detailing is the no . 1 magazine and online news source for the carwashing and detailing industry .\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 - print delivery $ 1 . 90 per week | standard digital $ 2 . 77 per week\nthe woman behind the success of taco bell\u2019s doritos shell is taking her mastery in mind - blowing flavour combinations to the tgi fridays restaurant chain .\nstephanie perdue , taco bell\u2019s former chief product marketing officer , had led the team that designed doritos locos tacos , which helped refresh the brand as a late - night must for teenagers and adults alike .\nsince 2014 , taco bell has sold more than 1bn of these tacos , whose shells are made from doritos chips dusted with the iconic nacho cheese favor . now tgif will be hoping to steal some of the magic .\n\u201ctgi fridays has a long history of creating firsts in the industry and i look forward to continuing that tradition by breaking the status quo , \u201d ms perdue said in a statement . \u201ci am thrilled to help write the next chapter for fridays as we reimagine the brand for both team members and guests . \u201d\n\u201ccasual dining , including fridays , needs to be more imaginative and differentiated , especially around product innovation , \u201d added tgi fridays chairman and ceo john antioco . \u201cfridays is determined to distinguish itself from the category\u2026\u201d\nwhile the broader food and beverage industry has ramped up efforts to appeal to increasingly health - conscious consumers , ms perdue\u2019s approach has stood in stark contrast , opting instead for fun and innovative ideas . she also led the introduction of taco bell\u2019s breakfast menu , which now competes with mcdonald\u2019s .\nwhat\u2019s next for tgi friday\u2019s then ? let\u2019s hope it\u2019s a skittles chicken breast or coke - soaked salad .\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 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nto generate attractive investment returns by providing private equity to talented entrepreneurial executives to enable them to build great businesses . more\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 .\nfazoli\u2019s , the fast - casual italian chain , has named david hasler as chief financial officer , the company said monday .\nhasler most recently served as senior director of global treasury for walmart . he succeeds rodney lee , who left lexington , ky . - based fazoli\u2019s last summer to become cfo at the krystal co .\nfazoli\u2019s said hasler will oversee the company\u2019s accounting , financial planning and analysis , information technology , payroll and legal services departments .\nin addition to hasler\u2019s hiring , the company announced other changes to its finance department .\ntracy haskins , a 20 - year company veteran , has been promoted to vice president of finance and treasury , and spencer houlihan has rejoined fazoli ' s in the new position of vice president for financial planning and analysis . houlihan returned to the company , where he first began work in 2008 , after a year with university of kentucky healthcare .\nthe fazoli ' s brand is very fortunate to be starting off the year with such an impressive team guiding our finance department ,\nsaid carl howard , fazoli\u2019s president and ceo , in a statement .\ntracy and spencer are company veterans who have played an integral part in our success , while david brings a wealth of financial experience and expertise to the cfo role , \u201d howard said .\nthe character of the private equity firm ' s professionals and their record of delivering what they promise .\nthe firm ' s ability to understand key business drivers and quickly respond to change .\nprofessional and career growth opportunities available to entrepreneurs through partnering with the private equity firm .\na roll - up - your - sleeves approach to helping management achieve goals .\nheadquartered in toronto , canada , altima dental centres is one of the largest dental services organizations in canada , with a clinic network that includes offices across six provinces . altima - affiliated practices have an excellent reputation for providing high - quality dental services and always putting patients first . altima is well known throughout the canadian market for second - to - none care , top notch providers and staff , and a broad suite of convenient services . altima dental offers patients high quality dentistry services at competitive prices in friendly , well - appointed dental clinics . altima ' s strategy is to continue to grow by adding affiliated dental offices throughout canada .\ncorporate visions is a leading provider of training products and services to improve sales force productivity . based in larkspur , california , corporate visions is a thought leader and innovator in the marketing and sales enablement industry . corporate visions develops and applies research from decision sciences to help its fortune 1000 global b2b clients win more business and increase profitability . its blue - chip clients include adp , cisco , motorola , ups , and dupont .\nfounded in 1953 and headquartered in boca raton , florida , hollander is a leader in the north american basic bedding segment producing bed pillows , mattress pads , comforters , foam products , and related sleep accessories . hollander markets its products under a portfolio of highly recognizable proprietary , licensed , and retail partner brands including ralph lauren\u00ae , simmons\u00ae , beautyrest\u00ae , laura ashley\u00ae , nautica\u00ae , waverly\u00ae , and live comfortably\u00ae . hollander operates nine facilities across north america and employs more than 1 , 600 people worldwide . hollander sells its products to departments stores , big box retailers , independent stores , and through catalog and internet retailers .\nmarketplace events , headquartered in solon , ohio , organizes and operates consumer shows targeting the home improvement and enthusiast market including remodeling , home decor , and gardening . marketplace has the largest portfolio of home and garden shows across the u . s . and canada . leveraging scale , technology , and predictability , marketplace events brings together 14 , 000 exhibitors , 1 . 5 million consumers , and 1 . 5 million unique web visitors on an annual basis . marketplace events creates vibrant expositions connecting enthusiasts with experts , products , and services in dynamic face - to - face environments . marketplace events produces some of the most successful and longest - running shows in north america , including market - leading home shows in montreal , vancouver , calgary , minneapolis , philadelphia , and washington , d . c . \u2013 several of which have thrived in their markets for more than 75 years . marketplace events is the clear leader in the north american home and garden show industry .\nnewk ' s eatery , headquartered in jackson , mississipi , is a franchisor and operator of fast casual restaurants . newk ' s is a rapidly growing market leader in the fast casual restaurant segment throughout the southeast and is well positioned to accelerate its growth in the rapidly expanding fast casual segment of the restaurant industry . newk ' s began in 2004 as a sandwich shop in oxford , mississippi and has grown into one of the fastest growing franchisors of fast casual restaurants . newk ' s offers a diverse menu of high quality , made - from - scratch sandwiches , soups , salads , and pizzas .\nheadquartered in houston , texas , revenew international provides cost recovery and cost containment services that deliver monetary recoveries and cost reduction benefits . revenew serves a blue - chip fortune 500 customer base , with particular expertise in the energy , utilities , and manufacturing sectors , through two core services lines : contract compliance and supplier payment review . revenew ' s comprehensive suite of cost recovery solutions presents unique and highly compelling opportunities for clients to identify incorrect payments and recover overbilled amounts . revenew ' s services enable its clients to seek recovery from their service providers through the identification of incorrect payments and overbilled amounts . revenew ' s programs ensure compliance with commercial terms , recover lost monies and provide best practice recommendations for contractual and operational improvements .\nsonny ' s enterprises , inc . is the leading worldwide manufacturer of conveyorized car wash systems . sonny ' s is headquartered in tamarac , florida , where it designs and manufactures car wash systems . with strong development and design capabilities and a long - term record of innovation and excellent customer satisfaction , sonny ' s has become the premier global provider of car care products to car wash professionals . sonny ' s offers a broad range of car wash products and services and has established longstanding sales relationships and distribution channels throughout north america .\ntotal military management is the leading global provider of relocation services for u . s . military and government personnel . based in jacksonville , florida , tmm is a technology - enabled , asset - light provider of logistical , administrative , sales and marketing services to a network of transportation service providers . tmm targets the fragmented $ 2 . 5 billion u . s . military moving and storage industry , which is comprised of approximately 300 , 000 annual relocations of the 1 . 3 million active duty u . s . military members and their families . tmm utilizes its sophisticated technology systems , operating infrastructure , and global network of service providers to manage the resource - intensive and administratively complex logistical tasks associated with military relocations .\ncompany description iep technologies is the leading global provider of explosion protection systems and services , with operations in the u . s . , germany , switzerland , france , turkey , and the u . k . iep offers the industry ' s leading array of industrial explosion systems , design engineering , replacement parts , material testing , and service and support to its global customers around the world . background at the time of our purchase , iep consisted of three legacy brands , fenwal , kidde , and incom , which have been sold in the u . s . and europe since the 1950s . these legacy brands comprised five separate businesses that were owned by united technologies corp . (\nutc\n) , but were not integrated into one , unified company . utc decided to divest iep because it was a non - core asset . key iep functions including operations , finance , it , insurance , and benefits were handled centrally by utc , leaving iep unable to operate as a standalone business . to function independently , iep needed to :\nrelocate out of utc facilities in the u . s . , germany , and the u . k .\nin addition , as part of the transaction , utc planned to retain the fenwal and kidde brands , which necessitated the creation of a new , unified global brand . importantly , all of this needed to be accomplished without causing any disruption to iep and its global customer base .\nwithin nine months of the closing , iep had completed this transition with almost no disruption to its business .\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 .\ntoo get good employee ' s that will work ! is too pay them more than 13 . 00 per hour good employee ' s will work there till something better come ' s a long then they will leave to go some where else where they can make more money i mean if they can pay a lead person 16 . 00 per hour why can ' t they pay a employee that works 15 / per hour don ' t make since to me and the over time is some depts . is because of the employee ' s that ' s not doing what they should be doing 5 days a week and also could be supervisor / lead person robbing peter to pay paul you know the old saying you can\u2019t keep doing the same things and expect to get different results . that is , by definition , insane they are a some smart people that work there that are never giving the chance to move up ! ! ! why ? buddy system i think ! ! ! you have supervisors and lead person that don ' t even know how to run the machine ' s ? them self so how do they expect to lead someone else kind of like blind leading the blind just don ' t understand maybe its not meant for me to understand but this is my review in good faith\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 .\nthe methodical , precise nature of the work seems to speak to him , maybe delight him . the meticulous approach is his approach .\n\u201cwhen you focus on the lower end of the middle market , many of these companies are big small businesses and what we\u2019re really trying to do is make them small big businesses\u2014all the resources of a big company but they just happen to be small so that we grow into it , \u201d said lobel . \u201cwe find that many lower middle market companies need more foundation , infrastructure before they can actually run fast , so that\u2019s one of the things we do . one of our investment strategies is to put that in place so they can run . \u201d\nevery investment thesis is a little different , but lobel said there are a few things he looks for right away in a prospective acquisition target .\nthen , unlike the many small private equity firms grabbing up small brands across industries , lobel said he seeks the advantage , sustainability and defensibility of category leaders .\n\u201cwe like companies that are leaders in what they do . because we\u2019re in the lower end of the middle market , we\u2019re dealing with relatively small businesses . when guys come to us and say , \u2018we\u2019re tackling a gigantic market and we have 3 percent market share and we can grow forever , \u2019 it\u2019s not that interesting to us because it means there are big players out there and they\u2019re swimming with sharks , \u201d said lobel . \u201cwe like to be the big boy in the market . \u201d\nbefore jumping on an investment , lobel said vetting the management team is also critical . a good businessperson may not thrive under a private equity arrangement , especially if they\u2019re looking for work - life balance .\n\u201cthe private equity model is basically to empower executives , give them a lot of autonomy but in exchange for that , a lot of accountability , \u201d said lobel . \u201cwe want entrepreneurial - minded , equity - oriented executives that are really trying in their own way to establish personal wealth by taking a risk\u2014not having a cushy job with lifetime employment and a nice retirement package . \u201d\n\u201cwe\u2019re trying to accomplish something significant inside the space of five years , and it goes pretty quickly . believe me five years goes very , very fast , \u201d said lobel .\n\u201cnew senior executives had to be hired , new systems and controls needed to be put in place , new computer infrastructure , new it infrastructure . we saw that going into the deal and we knew that unless those things were done , the company would not be able to grow rapidly and keep control , \u201d said lobel . \u201cthat became part of our investment thesis : grow deliberately in the first 18 months , not supersonically , while at the same time retrofit the business with infrastructure to support aggressive growth in chapter two . \u201d\na big part of the tgi fridays refranchising thesis was something lobel learned from three investments on the franchisee side of a company . \u201cone of the truths in franchising , it\u2019s almost axiomatic , is that franchisees operate their units better than the franchisor operates them itself , \u201d said lobel ."]}
{"id": 56465, "summary": [{"text": "aeros is a ukrainian aircraft manufacturer founded by a group of ex-antonov engineers in the early 1990s to build hang gliders .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "the firm manufactures and distributes the french best off sky ranger ultralight under licence . ", "topic": 39}], "title": "aeros", "paragraphs": ["aeros plus : \u20ac1 . 00 eur - monthly aeros + amicloud pro : \u20ac5 . 00 eur - monthly aeros + amicloud + emula : \u20ac10 . 00 eur - monthly\naeros aircraft in florida : find new or used aeros aircraft for sale in florida on aerotrader . com . we offer the best selection of aeros aircraft to choose from .\nwe are new aeros dealership in boise idaho . pls call us for your next aeros wing or ant trike order . \u0095 contact\naeros fox - t : easy to fly , easy to store . . .\nnow let ' s have a more close look at aeros ' s trike wings .\nthis year aeros has some kind of an anniversary : we are 15 years old .\naeros aircraft : browse aeros aircraft for sale on aerotrader . com . view our entire inventory of new or used aircraft and even a few new non - current models .\nmarc , please tell us if you have any success in getting aeros make an engine mount with offset / angle . i also have an aeros - 2 with bmw .\ni am currently a first officer at ryanair on the boeing 737 - 800 aircraft . i firmly believe i wouldn\u2019t be in this fortunate position if it wasn\u2019t for aeros coventry , and aeros as a whole .\n2000 . aeros is working on a high - performance competition glider . first prototype of a combat hang glider is designed , that flies noticeably better than any other aeros glider . aeros team also creates a new trike wing profi . it is called so not without reason , since it is really the wing for professionals .\naeros has made the difference for my course mates and i , for that i will always be thankful .\nkris , i ' m working on getting an answer from aeros . i ' ll be in touch .\n2005 . oleg bondarchuk on a combat l becomes the world champion , and his victory is a holiday for the whole aeros . one more anniversary takes place in june 2005 : aeros produces the 3000th wing . aeros team takes part in designing an entirely new product : an al - 12 ultralight sailplane and its powered version al - 12 m with a retractable power - unit . aeros - europe service center is opened in eisenach , germany .\n2001 . aeros is ten years old ! now , aeros team consists of over 70 specialists . hard work on new developments continues . combat glider is updated , and aeros presents the new combat 2 . in the very first year combat 2 has shown brilliant results at the ukrainian open championship and at international competitions . rigid wing stalker is certified by dhv . aeros begins to produce kites . fully depower gyro kite for water and snow is designed .\nin 1991 specialists of the ultralight aircraft department organised limited liability association aeros and starting from november began to manufacture new wings : sports hang glider stalker - 14 and wings for trike stranger which became aeros '\nbusiness cards\nfor the few next years .\n2004 . aeros hang gliders are becoming popular all over the world because of their high quality and performance . at the 2004 european championship 45 pilots out of 121 ( which is 37 % of all competitors ) fly aeros wings . aeros - 2 trike with a rotax - 912 engine and a profi wing gets dulv preliminary airworthiness certificate for the maximum take - off weight of 472 . 5 kg .\ncertainly , all aeros achievements of fifteen years can\u2019t be covered in one article , since during this time aeros has transformed from a group of enthusiasts into a company known worldwide . nevertheless , we have reviewed at least this year\u2019s small and great victories to demonstrate the company\u2019s level .\nalso i would like to bundle an enhanced version of aeros including aminux ( classic amigaos on top of linux ) with amigaforever and amc 2012 .\ni came to aeros having completed 20 hours towards a ppl at another flight school . since joining aeros , i have completed the hours , the written exams and passed my skills test on the first attempt , all within 4 weeks ! the training and service i received from everyone at aeros was excellent . the instructors , examiners and staff were extremely proactive and pulled out all the stops so that i could complete my ppl by my target date .\nin my opinion aeros flight training provide the best overall package for flight training in the uk . the blend of a professional , yet relaxed atmosphere combined with the help of extremely knowledgeable staff contributes to unparalleled service . that aeros also seem to be very competitively priced really does elevate their course above others .\nalexander voronin , maxim drobyshev and elena ostakhova are planning to show the aeros nano trike ( ant ) in oshkosh next week . you can see them and the ant at the aeros stand in the ul area . the ant ' s with 36 hp polini and 26 hp corsair engines with . . .\nbtw , same with sergey dorbeshev of aeros . i have personally told him what he could do to try and solve his aeros 2 912 torque issue . he prefers to hang the engine straight . the secret is the stiffer the mast the less you will notice the symptom of propeller torque effect on a trike\n2008 . the current successful top performance hang glider combat l 07 is now certified by dhv in three sizes : 12 , 13 and 14 . the aeros launch trolley is certified at dhv for max load 279 kg . aeros best competition harness viper s is certified at dhv . skyranger is the european microlight champion !\ni enrolled for cpl / mep / meir course with aeros in november 2014 by 30 th january 2015 i had completed all courses and with first time passes ! aeros do a brilliant job of getting you through the courses with great one to one instruction and detailed briefings . they are also good at planning the time .\naeros provided me with the highest quality training out there . i passed my meir first time early this year and will definitely be returning for the cpl . having a maximum of 2 students per instructor makes the training personal to you to gain the best skill and knowledge you can . would recommend aeros to all out there !\naeros engineers have designed a range of engine mounts for mounting the following engines applied for ultralights : rotax 503 , rotax 582 , rotax 912 , bmw , subaru .\nigor pasternak , the c . e . o . and chief engineer of worldwide aeros , is fulfilling his lifelong dream of creating aircrafts that are lighter than air .\nthe aeros factory has no rivals in the world as to its technical level , range of manufactured flying equipment and accessories . being flexible and open to customization , we utilize an individual approach to every customer , aeros is able to satisfy the needs of even the most demanding consumers , taking into consideration the wishes and possibilities of the customer . to have a reference point for the beginning of the trike order specification , 2 basic models are being offered today : aeros 2 trike and the cross country trike .\ni just received a trike maintenance manual from aeros so if you have an aeros trike , this applies to you . they asked that i pass this along to areos trike owners . in particular , pay attention to replacing engine mounting bolts and bushings every 300 hours . i can get them for you . contact me off line . . urltoken\nthere are actually two new aeros wings out in the last year . onne is the sting ray 12 of coarse and the other is the still tl 17m . i have a customer from tucson that will take delivery on the still tl next week . aeros has been working on these two wings for some time now . at this point , they ' re geting them certified which take time . both of these wings have been through many , many hours of flight testing . i have order froms and performance specifications for both of these new aeros wings .\nthank you all very much for getting me through my cpl , mep & meir . i really enjoyed all the training and found everyone at aeros to be friendly , professional , highly skilled and knowledgeable .\n1996 . a new , kinpostless , era in the history of hang gliding began . hardly the snow melted , but aeros has already completed flight trials of a new design \u2013 stealth 14 kpl . by the end of the year the wing was ready for certification in england and there appeared a small ( a tiny ! ) model stealth 12 kpl . while designers and pilots were busy resolving a complex of\nkinpostless\nproblems , motor wings gave stable income to the enlarged staff . in the course of a year 220 wings of stranger type has been manufactured and the aeros ' staff expanded to 30 employees . aeros was noticed not only in the western europe \u2013 within a year two distributors appeared in the usa , u . s . aeros , dealing with hang gliders and sabre trikes , dealing with trikes .\nthanks leo , that ` s the info i was referring to on aeros . com , but no one seems to have own experience . . . there is one flying in germany ( antares ma - 35 carriage ) .\ni suggested this to aeros in 2010 . they replied that thy tried it but recommended to mount the engine straight in the centre . though , i am quite sure that an angle / offset would solve most of the problem .\nyou ' ll find no prices are quoted here , as this fully depends on the order , and the price range is very wide depending on what you are ordering . at aeros we will custom - build a trike to your specifications .\n2006 . after lots of work and extensive test flights aeros releases the combat l 2006 . for lightweight pilots , combat l 12 with reduced wing area is designed . since this year , discus glider is available in all sizes , including discus 12 and discus 13 . the discus c becomes available for those pilots who are keen on high performance , light weight and easy handling all in one . for flight school instructors and just everyone who wants to fly a tandem , aeros creates a tandem hang glider target 21 . aeros launches the serial production of our first kingpostless trike wing profi tl . in addition to all the best features of the profi , the profi tl has higher trim speeds and better , even more responsive pitch and roll handling . aeros produces an aerotowing launch trolley with simple and reliable design . skyranger becomes the world champion again , and it ' s the first time in the fai history that the same plane is the world champion for four times .\nhello , i am aiming at ant with fox13 tl in december or perhaps in the winter time of 2017 / 2018 . i am at 195 lbs , and thought that more power would help . i have found out that aeros is testing a new engine with its ant ( corsair black bull ) . its a 35 hp power plant . does anyone know anything about this unertaking by aeros ? ? ? i think i would preffer air cooled , than polini the thor 250 . thnx\nactually you can download a pi sd - card image for arm and an outdated x86 iso from february 2012 . we will update aeros for the public only step by step because it is mainly done to have something nice for aresone computer systems available at\ni trained full time at aeros nottingham , completing my ppl over the course of 4 - 5 months , attending propilot full time ground school in coventry & then returning to nottingham to hour build and complete a cpl / mep / meir . i then concluded training in dublin , getting an mcc / joc at simtech . shortly afterwards , i successfully passed the ryanair assessment process & begin a tr on the 737 - 800 this april . last month i just passed my line training check with ryanair and i am now based at east midlands airport for the foreseeable future as a first officer with the company . i am very grateful for all the quality and professional training aeros provided me with & would absolutely recommend aeros training to anybody passionate about a future career in aviation .\nat present the company aeros exports its products to 43 countries of the world without the cis . of course , we have lots of plans , and that explains why it took us so long to appear on the web . just absolutely no time for keying !\nto be able to carry out the training in a brand new aircraft but still at a much lower cost than a seneca or diamond star was also a major plus point . aeros have a first class aircraft to accompany the industry known first class training that they provide .\nestablished in 1986 with bases in cardiff , coventry , gloucester , nottingham and doncaster , aeros has cemented its reputation as the uk\u2019s leading modular flight training school . we are open 7 days a week and have the knowledge , experience and courses to suit all aviation requirements .\n\u201cwe are excited to reveal production is underway on the 555 - ft [ 169 - metre ] long ml866 , and committed to achieving faa operational certification for the first deployable aeroscraft in approximately five years , \u201d said igor pasternak , aeros ceo , in a press release .\ni would highly recommend aeros to any prospective student wishing to undertake commercial pilot training . in terms of the quality of flight instruction provided , student support , and utmost professionalism , i believe that there is no better place to learn to fly . i would like to extend my thankfulness and gratitude to everybody at aeros who has helped and supported me throughout flight training to achieve my dream of becoming a commercial pilot , and i would also like to take the time to wish any future students the best of luck as they embark on their path towards commercial aviation .\n, and the first two hundred kits were produced by sinairgie . in 1998 it ' s manufacture has been moved to aeros . here we put into the skyranger all experience and knowledge of our aviation engineers who before worked for antonov design bureau and added to it even more zest .\nwhether an estimate for an annual inspection or a pre - purchase survey for a completely new acquisition , from a 50 hour check to an issue of a certificate of airworthiness , aeros engineering can help the aircraft owner and operator to make good , well informed decisions about their investment .\nin 1992 stalker - 14 proved to be quite successful , i . e . well - marketed , so it was prepared for certification with bhpa ( uk ) . the staff was increased up to 15 employees . aeros was mostly dealing with management then , not with hang gliders manufacture .\ni actually told sergey at aeros how he can fix this issue ( torque related turn ) on his trike in 2008 . he listened but he obviously has not adjusted the thrust line or may be this trike is older . plus bmw may turn the other way than rotax 91x series .\nnow , aeros team consists of about a hundred skilful professionals . they are all aviation enthusiasts and fully realize the importance and the responsibility of their work . hangglider assemblers and professional test - pilots oleg bondarchuk and sergey semenov are the members of ukrainian national hg team , and many other employees are pilots who fly hanggliders , paragliders , sailplanes , trikes and ultralight planes . aeros is constantly developing and creating new wing models , which is absolutely necessary now , as the ul aviation itself is changing quickly , and new ideas , technical solutions and tendencies have to be traced all the time .\ncalifornia - based airship maker aeros has announced that production has commenced on the aeroscraft ml866 , the world\u2019s largest aircraft . the blimp has entered a \u2018design freeze\u2019 , with the company now focused on building the airship\u2019s patented buoyancy system , called cosh ( control - of - static - heaviness ) .\nall the instructors and operations staff have a genuine interest in the careers of all of their students and they are all 100 % committed to achieving excellent pass rates . the link with flybe is a fantastic opportunity for any would - be commercial pilot to aspire to . i would highly recommend aeros !\naeros engineering holds easa part 145 , part m , subpart g & i and bcar a8 - 25 approvals . we can support and manage any light aircraft , from the private owner to a small aoc operator , including easa annex ii , whether the aircraft is manufactured from metal , wood or composite materials .\nhello , i am aiming at ant with fox13 tl in december or perhaps in the winter time of 2017 / 2018 . i am at 195 lbs , and thought that more power would help . i have found out that aeros is testing a new engine with its ant ( corsair black bull ) . its a . . .\nif a customer wants to have some other engine mounted , a new engine mount can be designed for him . the\naeros 2\ntrike with rotax 503 and rotax 582 is known at the us market as the venture 500 and the venture 600 . a venture report by dan johnson has been published in the ultralight flying of may 2000 .\ni visited all the integrated schools but was concerned i would only be a number in a big regimented system . i wanted to be trained as an individual at my own pace with a dedicated instructor . i found this at aeros , passed my courses first time and now have money left to pay for a type rating to get a job . and no debt !\nalexander voronin , maxim drobyshev and elena ostakhova are planning to show the aeros nano trike ( ant ) in oshkosh next week . you can see them and the ant at the aeros stand in the ul area . the ant ' s with 36 hp polini and 26 hp corsair engines with fox 13 tl , combat t and discus t wings will be displayed and flown . these are nano light soaring trikes with folding landing gear . everything breaks down into two bags that can be carried in a compact car . if you are going and you are interested in nano ' s and soaring , you should check it out . i went to snf and flew the ant / polini / discus . it was a lot of fun . urltoken\nfrank you should report this back to sergey . he listens to positive input . he modified the batten chart based on my findings nearly a decade ago . the original batten chart had heavy reflex in the center and higher camber in the tips . this would be a nice improvement on the aeros carriage . or he could go with a fully adjustable mount like the revo .\n1993 . the previous year was not slumbered away and manufacture became more stable \u2013 over 50 stalkers were made , and to satisfy demands of not very big pilots a small model stalker - 12 was developed . dacron and lavsan versions of stranger were finished . new training hang glider student - 16 was designed and built . first representatives of the company aeros appeared abroad \u2013 in the uk and in spain .\nby taking one of our basic models as a reference , you can order either just the trike , the trike with an engine , or a complete trike ready - to - fly , including a wing , a rescue system , and instruments , flight tested by aeros factory pilots . you can also order a trike as a kit for assembling it yourself , this is how our trikes are supplied to the usa .\nafter much deliberation aeros was my chosen school to carry out my flight training . it was actually quite an easy decision for me . it was the most cost effective way for me to do my training while not compromising on standards . i got 1 to 1 training throughout . there prices are transparent with no hidden costs . i completed all my training in minimum time , once completed i was offered a job as an instructor . i took this opportunity with both hands and was keen to progress . i quickly became the chief flying instructor at aeros cardiff teaching up to and including commercial flight training . this was a fantastic foundation for what i now do . in november 2015 i was offered a job as a first officer with flybe and all the experience gained helped me massively through my type rating . i have just completed my final line check passing everything first time !\ncapable of carrying close to 60 metric tonnes in cargo , the ml866 follows successful testing of a half - scale prototype called dragon dream in 2013 . if all goes well with the full - size ship , aeros plans to build even bigger aircraft down the line . the proposed ml868 at 230 metres long would dwarf the already huge ml866 while carrying up to 181 tonnes . another future concept , the ml868x , may carry payloads over 450 tonnes .\nwe , at aeros can also offer various instruments installed on our trikes . standard instruments include barometric instruments , variometer var 10 , altimeter vd 10 , speedometer us 150 and compass ki 13 . we can also mount the engine unit monitoring instruments as follows : electric rpm meter , water temperature , cylinder head temperature , exhaust temperature indicators . this whole set can be replaced by the electronic unit manufactured by brauniger : iq motor or alpha mfd which will show all necessary data .\non this page you ' ll find aeros products order forms . if you are not a ukrainian - resident , we highly recommend you to contact our distributor nearest to you . in most cases they can offer you more favourable terms , provide for quicker service and technical support . to fill in order form , right - click on the respective link , save order form file on your hard drive , then print it , fill it in and send to us . click here to get our phone / fax and address .\nhi all , as the profi tl seems like an\noldie but goldie\nwing , i ` m wondering why there is nearly no information availlable regarding the new stingray . . . even the manufacturer has only issued a hidden factsheet on their webpage . urltoken i think it will be hard to boost business . . . or maybe aeros just wanted to show what is possible today , but has no commercial interest to sell these kind of specialties ( like the former profi tl 11 ) . would be interested in any kind of information . marc\ni notice that the trim speed of profi tl varies a lot when delivered from factory . franks wing did 120km / h ( 75mph ) in slow position and marcs first wing did 112km / h ( 70mph ) at fastest trim . that is a huge difference ! my wing did 100km / h ( 62mph ) in slow position and 150km / h ( 93mph ) in mid position . i have not dared to try the faster half of the trim range but it feels like the wing will speed up heavily there . i checked the battens to the batten drawing and they where ok . aeros suggested that i rotate the rear mount for the trim mechanism 180 degrees . this move the trim range 30mm back on the wing keel . then it will have aprox 110km / h in mid position , and be very slow in slow position . . aeros also suggested i could try and rotate the wing tips to the + 3 position . this reduced the speed with almost 10km / h ( 6mph ) any ideas what makes these big differences between new wings ? what do you think about moving the trim mechanism 30mm to the rear ?\nbut one cannot survive producing hang gliders only , so in the very first year of the company ' s existence its specialists launched hang glider ' s safety parachute down , a prototype of which was german canopy psr . it was also decided to explore other spheres of ultralight aircraft . fathers of paragliding theme were originally redesigned copy of a hang glider airwave black magic ( here called\nthe parasol\n) , which was popular in the west , and the first independent creative work \u2013 paraglider zig - zag . at that time aeros ' staff consisted of not more than a dozen enthusiasts .\nutilizing a professional approach of aircraft engineering , the application of certified materials and up - to - date technologies are the domineering characteristics of all aeros products . the load - carrying frame of our trike is made of rectangular tubes of aircraft alloy d16t 60 x 40 x 2 reinforced by a rectangular tube 54 x 34 . 5 x 2 ; the seat frame is made of the tube d16t 32 x 2 . 5 . all load - carrying fittings are made according to aircraft technologies of tubes and plates of 30 hgsa steel . this work is done in close cooperation with the antonov factory and aviant kiev plant .\ni also fly an aeros 2 with profi tl and have the same issue as marc . if you refer to the link below ( not my trike or video , but for your reference ) you can see the tendency . skip to 6 : 10 ( take off ) and 8 : 15 ( climb ) and you will see the nose right tendency and the bar displaced to the left on climb to maintain straight course . i definitively have to reduce power after take off to minimize the nose right tendency . i am planning on adjusting engine offset in the future to see if this helps cure the nose illness . urltoken\ni finished my flight training with aeros in january 2015 , with a complete frozen atpl and first time pass in every single flight skills test and atpl written exam . after a year of intensive job searching , i am now proud to announce that i have been offered a full time position with flight calibration services , as a calibration pilot ( first officer . ) i will be based in the beautiful location of goodwood , south england , and i will be operating a fleet of piper chieftain and diamond da42 aircraft for the purposes of ils calibration / inspection , as well as the inspection of numerous other ground - bases navigational systems . i believe this is an extremely exciting and unique opportunity for a commercial pilot , and i am very much looking forward to transitioning into the commercial aviation industry as a working professional pilot .\ntony , you are missing it . the thrust line and trim tab make the carriage fly straight . when the carriage is straight the wing billow is equal and the trike flies straight . so you put a trim tab on you right wheel pant and make your p & m fly perfectly straight at one speed . pick 80 mph . your front strut will be perpendicular to the horizon at this speed . or choose 100 mph . but the trim tab will only work 100 % at one power setting and one airspeed . with an offset thrust line you can be at 100 % perfect at every power setting and with a trim tab and offset thrust line you can be at 100 % at every power setting and every speed . not to put down the p & ms , but if there is anything i don ' t like about them is that they have so much pfactor . i ' m sure it ' s something you can get used to and become desensitized to , but really when you are used to an aircraft that flies straight , something that is\nslipping\nduring every takeoff is really annoying . the airborne is the same thing and obviously the aeros as well . my point is there is a fix . cessna is aware of it , cirrus is aware and revo is aware . what ' s the question here ?\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\n1994 . anniversary stalker - 14 no . 100 was made ( dispatched to england ) . model stalker - 12 was granted bhpa . but what about paragliders ?\nas the company had little own experience in paragliders ' manufacture , a decision was taken to start production of designs of a famous company \u00e0\u00f0\u00f1\u00ee : starlite , astra , supra . these models were not the newest ones , but they fit in excellently for the cis market . all - in - all over 80 paragliders were made , experience was acquired and production was organised . at this stage a framework decision was taken \u2013 to manufacture all aircraft only of high quality materials and parts . for some mysterious reason in most cases these were imported goods : fabric of a german company polyant , ropes and wire products lindemann , plastic and special parts finsterwalder , paraglider fabric carrington and gelvenor . full - scale production of harnesses for hang gliders and paragliders .\nand we did not wait long for commercial success to come , within a year 80 wings stranger has been sold .\n2002 . discus glider , which is our first intermediate wing , is designed and flown . it combines a rather high performance with simple piloting and maintaining , that makes it a perfect wing for those who do not take part in competitions , but wish to experience the joy of soaring .\n2003 . combat l , that is lighter and better than its predecessor combat 2 , is designed . a great future is foreseen for this glider . skyranger becomes the world champion for the third time .\nthroughout training i have been fortunate enough to pass all exams first time in the minimum hours required . after which i was able to secure employment offers from more than one operator within two months of finishing the course . as i approach my first recurrent simulator check for flybe i can wholeheartedly say that working for such an innovative carrier really does make the commitment to flight training worth it .\ni couldn\u2019t afford an integrated course . however with the money earned from three jobs and the generosity of my family i could just pay for the much less expensive modular courses . i received good value and first time passes within three months at a flying school that provides real personal tuition .\neasily the best ( very best ) flight training outfit i have ever flown with . every part of the experience was excellent from the aircraft to the staff ; who are all exceptionally helpful , patient and very understanding , they all went far beyond what was expected . i will definitely be returning to complete my instructors course .\nour students receive one - to - one instruction , this allows us to tailor every course and deliver our unrivalled 100 % first series pass rate . we have graduates flying all over the world with airlines such as british airways , emirates , ryanair , flybe , easyjet , swissair , norwegian and many more .\nreminder : safety directive 017 first published on august 5 , 2014 . make sure that your glider is safe\n2014 british and french hang gliding nationals and chabre open class 1 . results .\nbhpa certificates for combat gt 12 . 4 and discus c 15 hang gliders .\nsome news about combat gt 12 . 7 and combat c 12 . 7 hang gliders . . .\nhere ' s the story told by the luckiest trike pilot ever . ( english and french versions )\nsatisfaction of the most varied demands extensive experience of designing hang gliders allowed our specialists to develop a wide range of wings for trikes of all weights . agricultural applications and air promenade , patrolling and passenger or load transportation to hard - to - reach places , training or flights for fun . . . no matter what the reason for your becoming airborne , we ' ll offer you the best suitable wing for your specific purpose .\nminimum problem at adaptation to existing trike designs remarkable feature of our wings is a variety of designs for different hang point junction types and control frame height . when ordering a wing for your trike , just choose a design suitable for you . this will save your time and money .\nwarning ! trike wing is a component part of a trike design and cannot be used without adjustment with the trike by hang point junction , control frame height and control bar location .\nthe design of all basic models is elaborate , adjusted and ergonomic . for example , the folding pylon makes it possible to one person hang the wing on the trike without anyone ' s assistance . with the idea to increase reliability and safety there is a safety cable inside the pylon . the main landing gear of pyramidal shape combined with automobile shock absorbers makes it possible to fly from and land on unimproved fields , increases safety on rough landings , makes steering much more comfortable .\nigor pasternak the ceo of a successful airship company and has dreams of building a massive cargo airship that could save us from natural disasters .\npresident poroshenko of ukraine meets with u . s . defense companies to discuss solutions for the government of ukraine\nthis page was last edited on 8 june 2017 , at 06 : 44 .\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 .\nthe main os for ares computers . . . and the bigger rest of the world\nares computer shop , owner pascal papara ( incl . urltoken urltoken urltoken www . aresmediacenter . de )\n) and linux ( in the moment debian 6 . 0 for x86 and 8 . 0 for arm is used ) available for arm and x86 systems .\nif there is enough interest we can start also an ppc branch . the audience may decide ; )\nthe r3 . 5 - iso is an 4in1 os . you get access to linux , aros x86 , arosm68k and windows apps out of the box\n3 . donate at least 15 us \u20ac to any aros related bounty on urltoken or prove that you did already .\nif you donate 5\u20ac or more / month you will get also a pro - account for amicloud which means 25gb traffic free storage .\neveryone else need to wait for the release of outdated versions to the public . visit the\naros is a wonderful os ( an opensource reimplementation of the classic amiga os ) . this means it is fast , and not only because of the small footprint it is very fast .\nno ! 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we meet once a month .\ndivisions require a convenor to assist with team setup , assessments and general administration .\non behalf of the oakridge minor hockey association , i would like to invite you to join our team sponsorship program by sponsoring one of our house league teams .\nwhether you sponsored a team in the past , or never have , we would like to ask that you re - consider doing so , or become a first time sponsor . this year we will have over 700 young people participating at all levels of hockey .\nyour sponsorship would show great community involvement , and assist in keeping the cost reasonable .\nyou can use mycal to combine schedules from multiple teams . or , subscribe to multiple calendars at once .\nsignup to receive email or text messages for the teams you want to follow .\nto provide an elite junior women ' s program with high standards of commitment and skill development .\nto prepare players to play at the university , and possibly provincial and national levels .\nto emphasize continuous improvement of the entire team and all players rather than individual statistics and winning all games .\nto support highly motivated athletes in realizing their full academic , athletic and personal potential through high performance women ' s hockey , in pursuit of life - long success .\njr . aero ' s captain , emma buckles and assistant captain avery mitchell have been named to the 2017 u18 team canada roster that will compete in the 2017 iihf u18 world championship in the czech republic .\nwith team ontario red at the 2016 u18 national championships in regina , saskatchewan last week .\nthis is not only an occasion to celebrate , but an important milestone as well . and having reached this milestone , it is good to look back , to recall the past , to think of all the previous achievements and to move on to further development and growth , taking the past experience into consideration .\nall this is of great importance for us . however , the positive comments we receive from those who fly our gliders , and the leading places in various competitions they take , have always been the best indicator of our level .\nare also available to order from now on . the production of the tandem glider target 21 and of the strutted trike wing\nparaglider has passed cen flight and load tests and obtained cen certificate number 1 . cen is a new european certification system , and from now on all the paragliders will be certified by it .\ntwo out of three leading places in the european championship were won by pilots on combat l wings . the third place in the women\u2019s hg world championship was also taken by a participant flying combat l .\nthe fuselage is patented and nearly all the structure has neither welding tubes nor composites fiber for main parts .\nstarting from 2004 v . max basic model with lower wing fence is produced , which fully complies with bcar ' s standards .\nno . of prop hours ( fewest ) no . of prop hours ( most )\nno . of airframe time ( fewest ) no . of airframe time ( most )\nno . of engine hours ( fewest ) no . of engine hours ( most )\ngreat times can be had with this funtastic aero - nautical machine ! this short takeoff & landing aircraft has been kept hangared and is \u201cturn - key ready\u201d to fly . an economical float time - builder ! call manny camacho at airplanesusa ( 954 ) 861 - 0767 . all metal aircraft - experimental lsa385 tt since newno damage historyrotax 912 uls ( 100 hp , tbo = 2000 , s / n 5649338 ) 385 snewkiev 3 - blade prop ( model # 65263 ) 385 snewuseful load = 534 lbs . fuel capacity = 20 gals . cruise speed = 100 mph2 pneumatic gear compressorsincluded items : cockpit & prop covers , cargo net , spare tires & parts , paddle , anchor , 2 inflatable life jacketsnext annual inspection due 04 / 01 / 19next pitot - static inspection due 03 / 01 / 20all logbooks are available on site for viewingaircraft is hangared near fort myers , florida ( zip 33982 )\nthis very nice low - time , gps - equipped , day / night vfr sportcruiser is turn - key ready for your flying pleasure ! call manny at airplanesusa today ! ( 954 ) 861 - 0767 . 350 tt since newfactory builtno damage historyenginerotax 912uls ( 100 hp ) 350 snewprop specssensenich 2 - blade prop285 sneworiginal ownershipuseful load : 517 lbs . maintenance : current annual inspectionnew tires ( 7 / 17 ) new nose gear leg installedall logbooksaircraft is located in atlanta , georgia ( zip 30341 )\nengine : 1400 smohpropeller : 954 spoh4 / 19all logs including r . a . f . with manualsalways hangared\na wide variety of rotorblades for homebuilt and experimental helicopters and gyroplanes , including direct replacements for rotorways , mosquitos , mini - 500s , raf - 2000 , bensen , air command , etc . our line also includes tail rotorblades , windmill blades , drone blades , and rotors for other applications . special sizes can be run .\nrotorblades for your homebuilt helicopter or gyroplane . main and tail blades available in various sizes and airfoils . replacement blades for your rotorway , safari , etc . in aluminum or a composite - aluminum hybrid .\nannouncement : find and sell helicopters , gyroplanes and components at we offer a wide spectrum of rotorcraft from experimental to large commercial models . present whatever rotorcraft or parts you ' re selling to our large audience at no cost .\nspecial sale ! extruded aluminum naca0012 rotorblades in bulk for homebuilt ( experimental ) helicopters . the rotorblades are brand new and all have an 8\nchord . they come in 2 lengths : \u2022 8\nx 9 ' 6\n( 23 sets\u201446 blades ) and \u2022 8\nx 11 ' 6\n( 2 sets\u20144 blades ) . the blades are for use on a variety of one - and two - seat homebuilt helicopters , including the a / w - 95 , the mini - 500 , the rotorway scorpion and exec , etc . they are formed as a single extrusion from 6063 - t6 aluminum . also included : 20 leading - edge spars , each 11 ' 6\nlong and formed of 6061 - t6 aluminum . the 18 spars are for 10 of the bladesets and they can easily be cut to any length . the blades are located in kansas and can be picked up or shipped anywhere in the world . offered only in bulk ( not individually ) .\nwe believe in the values of these handbuilt aircraft . 100 % 60 day / 60 hour money back guarantee : return the aircraft within 60 days or 60 hours and you will receive 100 % of your money back . 90 % 180 day / 60 hour money back guarantee : return the aircraft within 180 days or 60 hours and you will receive 90 % of your money back . 85 % 365 day / 120 hour money back guarantee : return the aircraft within 365 days or 120 hours and you will receive 85 % of your money back . any damage voids this agreement . limited time offer . on van bortel owned aircraft . trades welcome no damage history always hangared no corrosion\nin addition to running 169 metres end to end , the ml866 has a wingspan of 53 metres and stands 36 metres tall . when built , it will be capable of a maximum speed of 222 km / hr , with a cruising speed at 185 km / hr and a maximum altitude of 3 . 65 km .\nwhile it\u2019s definitely exciting to think massive airships like the ml866 will soon take to the skies again , it\u2019s unlikely we\u2019ll get to go along for the ride any time soon . the aeroscraft blimps are intended for cargo transport purposes only , with vtol ( vertical takeoff and landing ) capabilities specifically designed to enable the lifting and deployment of heavy payloads in environments that don\u2019t have runways or other forms of critical aircraft infrastructure .\nunlike the infamous breed of mid\u201320th - century airships that used highly flammable ( and thus extremely dangerous ) hydrogen for their lift \u2013 most spectacularly demonstrated by the hindenburg disaster in 1937 \u2013 contemporary airships use helium , which is less buoyant but a lot safer .\nthe ml866\u2019s buoyancy control uses a system where helium compression can be increased or reduced depending on the scenario , enabling the airship to be heavier - than - air during ground operations or lighter - than - air during flight , with its makers likening it to a \u201cflying submarine\u201d in terms of its manoeuvrability .\nexciting stuff , provided ongoing helium shortages and pricing issues don\u2019t spoil the party for these promising - looking innovations .\nthere has been growing interest in lightweight trikes in the last few years . they even got their name nanolight for been extremely light compare to conventional trikes . they attract pilots for been as portable as possible - the nanolight trike can be folded up to fit in the back of many cars , the entire aircraft can be de - rigged and stored at home with minimum time and effort . some pilots fly them just to have an alternative on normally non - soaring days , others to open up new soaring opportunities .\ncombat 12t order form - 12 . 10 . 2014 combat 12t ( interactive order form ) - 14 . 10 . 2014\ndiscus 14t / 15t order form - 12 . 10 . 2014 discus 14t / 15t ( interactive order form ) - 25 . 10 . 2014\nfox 16t order form - 25 . 11 . 2010 fox 16t ( interactive order form ) - 13 . 11 . 2012\nstrongest , safest and now least expensive of all wings due to low euro .\nflight tested , fits nearly all lsa and experimental trikes , custom sail designs available , many options / accessories , 6 - 8 week delivery , customer testimonials , wing comparison advice . come to albuquerque and i ' ll show you mine .\nnew - check out the topless still 17m single surface wing for $ 4950 euros .\nand compare this to the northwing mustang iii at $ 7150 . 6 - 8 week deliveries\nsting ray topless 12 m 40 - 106 mph ( cruise 73 mph ) high performance $ 6595 euros double surface profi tl topless 14 . 5 m 40 - 91 mph ( 65 mph )\ndouble surface profi kp - 14 . 5 m 40 - 81 mph ( 60 mph )\nsingle surface still - 17 . 4 m 35 - 60 mph ( 48 mph )\ndouble surface stream - 16 . 2 m 40 - 68 mph ( 52 mph )\nfire over an email . usa distributor . \u2022 contact frank j . dempsey - new mexico trikes , owner - located albuquerque , nm usa \u2022 telephone : 505 - 269 - 5075 . no hidden fees , no b . s .\nrebeat digital gmbh ( on behalf of zalo\u017eba obzorja d . d . , maribor )\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nhi all , as the profi tl seems like an\noldie but goldie\nwing , i ` m wondering why there is nearly no information availlable regarding the new stingray . . . even the manufacturer has only issued a hidden factsheet on their webpage . . . .\nwelcome . i think the wing is still too new and there isn ' t a whole lot of feed back from pilots yet .\nfrank , some questions about sting ray . what do you think of the different sail cloth options ? for the leading edge there are three options mt170 , px10t and pe10 . which one is best suited to the leadinge edge ? with mt170 we can choose colour but does the others work better ? and what is the difference between pe10 optic and clear ? for the upper surface one can choose pe10 but also two other materials , wich one is best ? are the winglet same as on profi tl ?\nnot sure about the mt170 . i ' ll find out . the px10t is a hard leading edge fabric , like a trilaminate . it ' s white with black fiber stripes in it . there is a better version of this called a px10t uvp ( better in the sun ) . there are several versions of the pe10 but basically it is a top sail fabric . i like the nvc grill cloth for the top sail . if you go to my website there is a fresh new picture on my profi tl with the nvc topsial . urltoken . if you can text me , i ' ll text you back some photos of these patterns . frank dempset , 505 - 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watson c . 2008 . peacemaking circles and urban youth : bringing justice home . mn : living justice press\nthe urban justice center\u2019s board of directors is composed of some of the finest lawyers , social justice advocates , educators , and concerned new york city residents and business members . we are proud to have this group of excellent minds as a dedicated body of support for the wide - reaching work of the urban justice center .\nate , a great listener and patient . urban justice has literally been a life saver for family !\nthe urban immersion retreat provides a unique opportunity to explore issues of social justice as they are confronted by urban ministries . as service - learning programs seek new partners , the darst center is one to consider .\nget the latest justice policy center research , events , and news delivered to your inbox .\ndouglas lasdon of the urban justice center sold his group\u0092s office condo for $ 5 . 7 million , nearly 10 times what he paid for it in 1997 .\ni found urban justice at food pantry on 86th street ( st . pauls ) 2012 . i met with a representa\nthe community development project ( cdp ) at the urban justice center seeks applicants for the position of supervising attorney in our capacity building practice , which currently includes four staff attorneys .\ni would say the biggest pigs were mayor koch and mayor giuliani because they didn ' t care ,\nlasdon said when we stopped by the urban justice center wednesday morning .\nnehemiah center for urban leadership development 655 w . badger road madison , wi 53713 608 - 257 - 2453 info @ urltoken facebook twitter\nin his nearly 30 - year quest to help new york ' s homeless population , the executive director of the urban justice center has had to deal with four new york city mayors .\nrunning the urban justice center \u2014 an organization founded more than two decades ago to advocate for new york\u2019s homeless population \u2014 might not seem like the best credential for making a killing in real estate .\nalison flaum joined the northwestern clinical faculty in 2005 and has taught in both the center on wrongful convictions and the children & family justice center . before coming to northwestern , she was a trial attorney at washington , d . c . , public defender service , a prettyman clinical fellow at the georgetown university law center juvenile and criminal justice clinics and a skadden fellow at the urban justice center in new york city . her areas of expertise include criminal and juvenile defense , post - conviction litigation and trial advocacy .\nthe veteran advocacy project at the urban justice center provides free legal services to low - income veterans , with a focus on those living with post traumatic stress , traumatic brain injury , and substance abuse problems .\nthe urban justice center is a social justice advocacy organization that works for and empowers the most vulnerable amongst us through a combination of direct legal service , systemic advocacy , community education and political organizing . through our work , we enable people to surpass the barriers of poverty .\nthe urban justice center handles issues related to discrimination and oppression and claims it defends\nthe rights of people who are overlooked or turned away by other organizations\nfrom sex workers to street vendors to iraqi refugees .\nthe human rights project ( \u201chrp\u201d ) , a project of the urban justice center , works at both the local and national levels to equip advocates with information and tools to promote domestic compliance with universally accepted human rights standards .\nthankfully , things might be looking up for the center . lasdon said current mayor michael bloomberg is more receptive to the center ' s goals .\nthe community development project ( cdp ) at the urban justice center seeks applicants for the position of supervising attorney in our workers\u2019 rights practice ( \u201cthe practice\u201d ) , which currently includes two staff attorneys , two senior staff attorneys , and a paralegal .\nthe urban justice center was founded with two primary goals - to make legal services easily accessible to people living on the streets and in poverty , and to make social advocacy and law reform efforts directly responsive to the daily struggles of those individuals .\nthe urban justice center unequivocally condemns today\u2019s supreme court ruling upholding the trump administration\u2019s so - called \u201ctravel ban , \u201d which is simply a rebranded version of this administration\u2019s illegal and discriminatory muslim ban . empowered by the stolen supreme court seat of justice neal gorsuch , this administration continues to make a mockery of our country\u2019s history of justice , civility , and a welcoming embrace of those in need .\nsarah also spent over three years at the global justice center , where she served as the director of external relations , spearheading the organization\u2019s development and communications departments .\nalumni from public policy , social welfare and urban planning are invited or an evening of ucla luskin camaraderie .\nhameed khalid darweesh , center , after being released from detention at kennedy airport on saturday .\nthe urban justice center serves new york city ' s most vulnerable residents through a combination of direct legal service , systemic advocacy , community education and political organizing . our 12 projects assist clients on numerous levels , from one - on - one legal advice in soup kitchens , to filing class action lawsuits to bring about systemic change , to pushing social justice legislation forward .\nboyes - watson c . 2003 . crime and justice . boston : allyn and bacon\nthe br . david darst center provides transformative urban immersion experiences and educational programs in the lasallian tradition . by exploring issues of peace and justice through the lens of catholic social teaching , we seek to inspire an active and engaged faith , a commitment to serve , and a personal passion for social change .\nboyes - watson c . 2000 . \u201creflections on the purist and maximalist models of restorative justice\u201d . contemporary justice review vol . 3 ( 4 ) pp . 441 - 450 .\nmatt barreto and sonja diaz of lppi joined juan cartagena , center , of latinojustice for a panel discussion of criminal justice issues that launched the day ' s activities . photo by les dunseith\nboyes - watson c . 2004 . \u201cwhat are the implications of the growing state involvement in restorative justice ? \u201d in howard zehr and barb towes , eds . critical issues in restorative justice . new york : criminal justice press . monsey , new york and cullompton , devon , uk : criminal justice press and willan publishing . p . 215 - 225 .\n\u201cthe school of hard knocks in the not - for - profit world has taught him to be really tough , \u201d said jeffrey d . haroldson , the president of hdg mansur capital group , an international real estate company , and an urban justice center board member who met mr . lasdon at cornell law school .\nboyes - watson c . 1999 \u201cin the belly of the beast ? exploring dilemmas of state - sponsored restorative justice\u201d . contemporary justice review 2 ( 3 ) : 261 - 281 2002\nyour support helps urban scholars continue to deliver evidence that can elevate debate , transform communities , and improve lives . learn more \u00bb\njonathan m . smith was appointed executive director of the washington lawyers\u2019 committee for civil rights and urban affairs on july 1 , 2016 .\nit ' s summer here in chicago and as we at the br . david darst center . continue reading\nthe street vendor project is a membership - based project with more than 1 , 500 active vendor members who are working together to create a vendors\u2019 movement for permanent change . we want more power and more respect . we are part of the urban justice center , a non - profit organization that provides legal representation and advocates for marginalized new yorkers .\nthe ujc represents an extraordinary array of the most deprived and abused people in our society , including members of the working poor , and issues related to discrimination and oppression . we often defend the rights of people who are overlooked or turned away by other organizations . the urban justice center reaches a wide - ranging client base through the following projects :\nthe brother david darst center provides unique learning and immersion opportunities that explore issues of social justice through the lens of christian social teachings of peace , justice and respect for human dignity and the environment . we seek to inspire a responsive , active faith , a commitment to serve and a passion for social change .\nthe center is moving into space at 123 william street at an annual rent of $ 27 a square foot .\nbuild your knowledge base with affordable auditing privileges at bu\u2019s metropolitan college . choose from subjects like management , psychology , computer science , criminal justice , and urban affairs to name a few . you\u2019ll discover exciting new directions for personal and professional growth .\nthis website is funded in part through a grant from the bureau of justice assistance , office of justice programs , u . s . department of justice . neither the u . s . department of justice nor any of its components operate , control , are responsible for , or necessarily endorse , this website ( including , without limitation , its content , technical infrastructure , and policies , and any services or tools provided ) .\nadvocate for justice - - university of the district of columbia david a . clarke school of law , 2005\nin his biggest coup so far , mr . lasdon signed a contract last month to sell the office condo that urban justice center has occupied for a decade \u2014 7 , 700 square feet at 666 broadway , at the corner of bond street \u2014 to a fashion company , fraxy , for $ 5 . 7 million , or nearly 10 times what he paid for it in 1997 .\nsince our beginnings in 1981 , the ujc has represented an extraordinary array of the most deprived and abused people in our society , including members of the working poor , and issues related to discrimination and oppression . we often defend the rights of people who are overlooked or turned away by other organizations . the urban justice center reaches a wide - ranging client base through the following projects :\nvictor monterrosa , jr . is a staff attorney at the covenant house of new jersey where he represents homeless urban youth in municipal criminal and civil issues .\nms . baskin is a lawyer and a director of the sex workers project at the urban justice center in manhattan . she represents sex workers who have been charged with prostitution or are victims of crime or facing deportation . she also seeks to aid survivors of human trafficking . she graduated from hampshire college . she is the daughter of lyle and sue baskin of clyde , n . c .\nthe mental health project of the urban justice center is a team of attorneys , social workers and advocates dedicated to enforcing the rights of low - income new yorkers with mental illness . we represent individual clients , bring class action lawsuits , and engage in community education and outreach with the belief that low - income people with mental illness are entitled to live stable and full lives , free from discrimination .\nin 1984 doug lasdon started the urban justice center ( originally known as the legal action center for the homeless ) when he secured a $ 25 , 000 grant from the new york community trust to work with emmaus house , a community of homeless people . his goal was to provide outreach legal services to the poor \u2013 an outgrowth of his previous work with covenant house . ujc\u2019s first office was located in a burned - out building in east harlem at lexington avenue and 125th street , with jury - rigged electricity and no heat .\nkate is a graduate of uc berkeley school of law . during law school she was a counselor at the california asylum representation clinic and helped clients navigate disability benefits at the east bay community law center\u2019s health clinic . she served as the recent developments editor of the berkeley journal of gender , law & justice and the president of berkeley\u2019s law students for reproductive justice chapter .\nthe safety net project ( snp ) at the urban justice center operates legal clinics at food pantries , soup kitchens , community health centers , and city council offices throughout new york city to help ensure that new york city\u2019s most underserved communities have access to safe and secure housing and fundamental resources like food and cash assistance . snp combines direct legal services , policy advocacy , and community organizing to reduce poverty and homelessness .\nrachel joined the darst center in march 2018 . she is originally from sioux falls , sd , and has called chicago home for almost five years . after earning her ba in anthropology from washington university in st . louis , she served in the jesuit volunteer corps and then worked for jvc in programming retreats and volunteer support . she earned her ma in social justice and community development from loyola university chicago and developed a social justice parish ministry at old st . patrick ' s church . she is passionate about community organizing and education to build collective power for justice . please contact rachel at programs @ urltoken with specific questions about curriculum or urban immersion activities .\nmaya wiley is a nationally renowned expert on racial justice and equity . she has litigated , lobbied the u . s . congress , and developed programs to transform structural racism in the u . s . and in south africa . ms . wiley is currently the senior vice president for social justice at the new school and the henry cohen professor of urban policy and management at the new school\u2019s milano school of international affairs , management & urban policy , as well as the chair of the new york city civilian complaint review board ( ccrb ) \u2013 the independent oversight agency for the city\u2019s police department .\nwe organize low - wage filipino workers to combat labor trafficking , promote human and worker\u2019s rights , and develop social justice leaders .\nwe have adopted a unique organizational structure designed to capture the vibrant , entrepreneurial spirit of a small , grass - roots group within a more sizeable organization . our staff is organized by project , with each project functioning independently under its own director . this allows for maximum flexibility to implement ideas creatively , rapidly , and effectively . at the same time , as part of the urban justice center , everyone benefits from a shared infrastructure and mutually supportive community .\nand has served as director of the children and family justice center since 2009 . her work focuses on the representation of indigent youth charged with crimes in juvenile court and at post - dispositional hearings , and on policy reform in the areas of juvenile sentencing , the over - incarceration of youth , mental health services for children , and the reintegration of children discharged from juvenile correctional facilities . in january 2010 , governor quinn appointed julie to the illinois juvenile justice commission and to the illinois department of juvenile justice advisory board . in addition , julie sits on the juvenile justice initiative\u2019s board of directors and leads illinois\u2019 john d . and catherine t . macarthur juvenile indigent action network and mental health and juvenile justice action network . in 2017 , she was awarded the carre visionary award by the safer foundation .\nvilma caraballo has an associate ' s degree in paralegal studies and bachelor\u2019s degree in forensic psychology from john jay college of criminal justice .\nkeith joined the darst center staff in 2014 and is beginning his 18th year at a lasallian ministry . born and raised in the chicagoland area , keith earned his bachelors and masters degrees from saint mary\u2019s university of minnesota and has worked with both high school and college students on issues related to faith , community , justice , leadership , diversity , and inclusion . please contact keith at director @ urltoken for general darst center related business .\nmr . basinski started the project , a shoestring operation , three years ago , financed initially with $ 15 , 000 from yale shortly after he graduated from law school in 2001 . it is part of a coalition of small projects at the nonprofit urban justice center . the vendor project has 200 members , and their photographs , taken with a digital camera , line a long wall . some smile broadly . others look somber and proud . most are recent immigrants and speak little english .\nwe need you . join our movement for fair labor standards and social justice . become a member , donate , or volunteer your skills .\nboyes - watson , carolyn and erika gebo . 2017 . youth , crime , & justice . lanham , md : rowman & littlefield .\nthe corrections accountability project is an innovative initiative dedicated to tearing down the commercial wall that blocks criminal justice reform and clearing the road for lasting transformational change . we work to eliminate the perverse influence of financial interests on our criminal justice system and end the exploitation of those it touches .\nprior to her current role , marjorie spent the earlier part of her career at the defender association of philadelphia and at the national juvenile defender center advocating for youth involved in the juvenile and criminal justice system . marjorie received dual degrees in social work ( msw ) and law ( jd ) in 2001 .\nwithin a few years , the agency began to grow , and soon other lawyers joined doug . our unique project structure was born when , in 1990 , we expanded to provide legal services to families and survivors of domestic violence . soon , the urban justice center had become a home for a number of innovative young legal professionals , looking to offer services to severely marginalized groups , including lesbian , gay , bisexual , and transgender young people ; survivors of domestic violence ; and homeless people with mental illness .\nemily , originally from louisville , colorado , joined the darst center in october 2017 . she graduated from saint mary\u2019s college of california with a b . a . in global studies and a concentration in social justice . she is currently serving at the darst center as a lasallian volunteer in her first year of service . emily has a wide background in international and domestic social justice issues . including community outreach programs , educational platforms , and services trips focusing on : food justice , native american rights , the lgbtqia community , interfaith , homelessness , fair trade , catholic relief services ( crs ) , and more . she is excited about the process of using education as a tool to promote programs and inspire mindsets towards a more positive , sustainable , equitable , and just world .\nlastly , elizabeth is a legal fellow of the sustainable economies law center ' s fellowship program where she receives support for her role as founding executive director of ucelc .\nbooker\u2019s political career began in 1998 after he served as staff attorney for the urban justice center in newark . he became prominent as newark\u2019s central ward councilman . during his service from 1998 - 2002 , he earned a reputation as a leader with innovative ideas and bold actions , setting a foundation for his leadership as mayor . he has been recognized by time as one of the 100 most influential people of 2011 , esquire , new jersey monthly as one of new jersey\u2019s top 40 under 40 and the new york times magazine .\nas the urban justice center grew \u2014 it now employs 62 people and has an annual budget of $ 4 . 5 million \u2014 it rented additional space in the same building . but last year , when additional space there was not available , mr . lasdon decided it was time to move . twice he came close to buying space in lower manhattan \u2014 in one case , the seller changed its mind after agreeing to a sale . \u201cnothing\u2019s a deal until it\u2019s signed\u201d was the lesson that mr . lasdon said he drew .\nwartell became the third president of the urban institute in february 2012 . a public policy executive and housing markets expert , wartell was president bill clinton\u2019s deputy assistant for economic policy and the deputy director of his national economic council . at the department of housing and urban development from 1993 to 1998 , she advised the federal housing commissioner on housing finance , mortgage markets , and consumer protection . read more about wartell on her biography page .\nstephanie kollmann is the policy director of the children and family justice center at northwestern university pritzker school of law . since 2010 , she has managed juvenile and criminal justice research and reform projects largely aimed at reducing ineffective and adult - derived approaches to young people , including youth incarceration . she has written and contributed to policy reports issued by the legal clinic , state commissions , and community groups on a range of topics ( juvenile jurisdiction and criminal transfer , youth reentry and community supervision policy , timely release from state prisons , gun violence , sexual offending ) and regularly advises policymakers in illinois and elsewhere on issues of justice reform and implementation .\nproject , and represented asylum seekers and refugees placed in indefinite detention as a uc human rights center fellow with the new south wales council for civil liberties in sydney , australia .\n\u201cwe welcome and are optimistic that the appointment of ms . shola olatoya as commissioner today is a turning point for nycha and it\u2019s 600 , 000 residents , \u201d said denise m . miranda , esq . , managing director of the safety net project at the urban justice center . \u201cthe agency has for years been mismanaged and plagued by disinvestment and government disinterest . mayor de blasio and ms . olatoya have their work cut out for them , especially when it comes to finding new alternatives to the bad procedures , policies and proposals from the prior administration . \u201d\ncarly cohen , born in daejeon , south korea before moving back and forth between the united states and thailand , joined the darst center in august 2017 . she graduated from la salle university with a b . a in sociology and leadership & global understanding in 2016 . she is currently serving at the darst center as a lasallian volunteer for her first year of service . carly has a variety of experience working with college students , as a mentor and tutor for social justice , lasallian and catholic social teaching oriented courses . she is especially passionate about advocating for lgbtqia rights , sociological issues and their relation to contemporary social justice initiatives , lasallian values , and its role in providing a quality education .\nprior to law school , kate supported international legal advocacy at the center for reproductive rights\u2019 global legal program . kate earned her b . a . cum laude in government from cornell university .\nin recent years , the center\u2019s client base has expanded to include prostitutes , street vendors , victims of domestic violence and others among those it calls society\u2019s \u201cmost deprived and abused people . \u201d\nthe br . david darst center invites you to join us as we strive to gain a greater understanding of the world around us , particularly those perspectives shaped by experiences unlike our own .\nhannah day donoghue , originally from central new jersey , joined the darst center in september 2017 . she recently graduated from muhlenberg college in allentown , pa where she studied theater , with a concentration in acting and a minor in music . she comes to the darst center through the young adult volunteer program , as a participant in a year of service . hannah has served as an adult leader for her hometown church youth group on social justice education mission trips . she is passionate about discovering and working to reveal the greater systemic problems perpetuating injustice .\nthe community development project ( cdp ) is seeking a paralegal to support cdp\u2019s consumer justice practice in our work to assist grassroots organizing groups in new york city . the consumer justice practice is comprised of a supervising attorney and two staff attorneys . the consumer practice provides legal representation to low - income consumers , conducts community education workshops , staffs legal clinics with our community based partners , and participates in grassroots policy reform initiatives on behalf of our community partners to help advance community groups\u2019 campaigns for social , racial and economic justice .\nthe darst center strives to create a space to have honest conversations about the world around us and the way we engage with it . where are we perpetuating injustice and where are we confronting it ?\ncisneros is founder and executive chairman of cityview , one of the nation\u2019s premier institutional investment firms focused on urban real estate , in - city housing , and metropolitan infrastructure . he served as president and coo for the spanish - language network univision from 1997 to 2000 and as secretary of the us department of housing and urban development from 1993 to 1997 under president bill clinton . before his cabinet position , cisneros was the four - term mayor of san antonio , texas , from 1981 to 1989 .\njennifer , originally from indianapolis , in , joined the darst center in august 2016 . she graduated from ball state university with a bachelors in telecommunications and went on to earn her masters in public relations from the university of southern mississippi . jennifer has experience working with both high school and college students on issues related to diversity , media representation , and urban education . please contact jennifer at development @ urltoken for questions on how to support our work .\nas commissioner of the department of housing preservation and development , vicki been will be charged with protecting tenants , rehabilitating troubled buildings , and finding new opportunities to create affordable apartments . been is the director of nyu\u2019s furman center for real estate and urban policy , and is a national leader on land use , urban policy and affordable housing . most recently , she has worked extensively assessing the impact of superstorm sandy on housing and neighborhoods . been graduated from colorado state university , received her j . d . from new york university school of law and has served as a visiting professor of law at harvard law school , and an associate professor of law at rutgers , the state university of new jersey .\nlara finkbeiner is irap\u2019s deputy legal director and a visiting clinical lecturer in law at yale law school . she is a 2013 equal justice works fellow , sponsored by getnick & getnick .\nduring law school , pooja enrolled in the constitutional rights clinic and the criminal and youth justice clinic while interning in the areas of housing , civil , rights , and criminal defense .\nboyes - watson c . 2004 \u201cthe value of citizen participation in restorative / community justice : lessons from vermont\u201d criminology and public policy . 3 ( 4 ) : 687 - 692 .\npreviously , sally was senior campaign strategist with the center for community change , a 40 - year - old hub of grassroots organizations nationwide . sally served as co - director of ideas and innovation for the center , helping lead the pioneering campaign for community values , producing a nationally televised presidential candidate form in 2008 , developing a new media organizing project on health care reform in rural communities and spearheading several other initiatives .\namira mikhail is an equal justice works fellow at the international refugee assistance project where she focuses on legal pathways for family reunification , including the development of all training materials and organizing of clinics .\ncarolyn frazier has been a clinical assistant professor of law and staff attorney with the children and family justice center ( cfjc ) since 2004 . a juvenile defense trial attorney , carolyn primarily represents youth in delinquency proceedings on charges ranging from misdemeanors to first - degree murder , as well as transfer proceedings . her additional areas of practice include post - conviction work and litigation regarding the collateral consequences of a conviction ( e . g . criminal records expungement and removal of juveniles from the illinois state sex offender registry . ) carolyn supervises second - and third - year law students on all of her cases through her clinical seminar in juvenile justice .\nthe justice policy center is best known for groundbreaking work on prisoner reentry . our comprehensive studies of prisoners reentering society have played a major role in getting cities , states , and the federal government to invest in constructive interventions . our findings have informed priorities for federal funding to states and localities in support of reentry programs and policies ensuring a safer return\u2014from resources to combat health problems or substance abuse to programs that line up employment or education .\nwithout you , we are . . . not .\nnot . nada . nothing . the darst center continues to be built by many , seeking collaboration on all fronts , knowing that the best work is always done together .\nwe work closely with governors and mayors , state and federal policymakers , police chiefs and corrections directors , and community groups and service pro\u00adviders to improve public safety and find smarter ways to spend scarce criminal justice resources .\nmr . smith was the chief of the special litigation section of the civil rights division of the united states department of justice from 2010 to 2015 . the section was responsible for pattern or practice investigations of civil rights violations by law enforcement , correctional , juvenile justice , and mental health and developmental disability agencies . under his leadership , the section conducted the civil investigation of the ferguson , missouri police department following the death of michael brown .\namy martin joined the children and family justice center ( cfjc ) in may 2018 as a clinical fellow focused on immigration law . amy represents youth and parents seeking asylum and other related forms of immigration relief . she assists with teaching students enrolled in the immigration law clinic and works with community organizations to advance the interests of immigrant youth and parents in illinois . prior to her current role , she was a staff attorney with laf\u2019s immigrants and workers\u2019 rights practice group .\ngreg hamilton , a want - to - be vermonter originally from massachusetts , joined the darst center in august of 2017 . in 2016 , greg graduated from st . michael\u2019s college in burlington , vermont and most recently worked as the outreach coordinator with the campaign for the fair sentencing of youth in washington , dc as a member of the jesuit volunteer corps . greg now attends loyola university chicago as a part - time student in pursuit of a masters in social justice .\nprior to his government services , mr . smith was the executive director of the legal aid society of the district of columbia , the public justice center in baltimore , maryland , and the d . c . prisoners\u2019 legal services project . in each of these positions , in addition to providing program leadership , he has handled individual , class action and impact litigation , engaged in legislative advocacy and in institutional reform efforts . he started his career as an associate to virginia civil rights lawyer victor glasberg .\nwhile in law school , victor interned at essex - newark legal services ' housing unit as a nyu charles h . revson lspin public interest fellow , at the aclu - nj as a marsha wenk public interest legal fellow , as a fellow at the center for law and metropolitan equity ( clime ) , and as a student attorney in rutgers school of law ' s civil justice clinic , representing indigent clients in various legal matters , including in the areas of housing , bankruptcy , and consumer law .\nfarrell is a former mckinsey & company director and global head of the mckinsey center for government and the mckinsey global institute . she served as deputy director of the white house\u2019s national economic council and as president barack obama\u2019s deputy assistant on economic policy from 2009 to 2011 .\nkaren ross , originally from kalamazoo , michigan , joined the darst center in august of 2017 . she graduated from the university of dayton with a ba in religious studies and an ma in theological studies . she is currently a phd candidate in theology and ethics at loyola university chicago , specializing in catholic feminist and sexual ethics . karen has experience teaching ethics and catholic social teaching on both the high school and college levels , and is passionate about social justice issues surrounding gender and sexuality , especially as they impact young women and girls .\nscott f . main joined the children and family justice center in september of 2012 as a clinical fellow focused on litigation strategy for juveniles serving life without parole sentences . before coming to northwestern , he was an assistant appellate defender at the office of the state appellate defender where he represented indigent clients convicted of criminal offenses on appeal and argued before the illinois appellate court and illinois supreme court . he has taught legal writing and the criminal appeals clinic at depaul university college of law . his areas of expertise include criminal defense and appellate advocacy .\nour scholars conduct research and evaluations to improve justice policy and practice at the national , state , and local levels . we examine the development , implementation , and impact of policing , crime prevention , and gang disruption initiatives . as america\u2019s prisons and jails face unsustainable growth and dangerous overcrowding , we are finding ways to reduce the prison population while preserving public safety . and we are assessing whether new and emerging criminal justice technologies are effective , how they are used , and what their implications are for privacy and civil liberties .\nit was just in me . i don ' t know why it was in me ,\nhe said of his desire to make life more bearable for the city ' s penniless men and women .\ni just wanted to do social justice work .\nthe center , which provides legal services and advocacy for the city ' s most vulnerable populations , has grown from a small operation working out of a now - burned - out building in harlem to a 75 - person organization working out of a functional , if not sleek , office in lower manhattan .\nwe at the justice policy center recognize that language has the power to impact people by either reaffirming their humanity or stigmatizing them in relation to particular experiences or conditions . as researchers , we acknowledge that our work presents both a responsibility and an opportunity to contribute to the language used in our field about the populations impacted by the policies and programs we study , as well as public discourse more broadly . whenever possible , we aspire to use terms preferred by the people involved in our work . moving forward , we consciously strive to choose words that respect the dignity of all individuals .\nbrian leads cpd\u2019s economic justice campaigns including fair work week , fed up , minimum wage , paid sick days , childcare , and wall street accountability . additionally , brian oversees cpd\u2019s voter engagement portfolio , as well as cpd\u2019s new states initiative and the federal advocacy and campaigns operation .\nbrian served as executive director of leadership center for the common good prior to its merger with cpd in late 2013 . during his tenure , brian and his team built an organization that worked with partner organizations in 18 states and 45 cities nationally , and drove a wide array of economic and racial justice campaigns . during his 23 - year organizing career , brian has run or worked on dozens of organizing drives and issue campaigns , ranging from the campaign to stop racist predatory lending in california ( 1999 - 2002 ) to a minimum wage ballot initiative victory in florida ( 2004 ) , and more .\nkaty montoya is the intake and legal information coordinator . she received her b . a . in political science and islamic studies from swarthmore college . she studied arabic with the university of virginia - yarmouk university program in irbid , jordan during the summer of 2013 and also as a casa fellow ( center for arabic study abroad ) from 2015 - 2016 in amman , jordan . during this time , she interned at irap as an intake volunteer . she spent two summers doing fieldwork research on syrian - led humanitarian initiatives in jordan among urban refugees through the institut de recherches et d\u2019\u00e9tudes sur le monde arabe et musulman . she published her research on jadaliyya and other platforms for journalism and research on the arab world .\nas much as we empower our clients to seek justice , we empower our staff as well . over the course of the last three decades , ujc has given a start to brilliant minds like cory booker , who started at ujc as a staff attorney and is now a senator from new jersey . other ujc alumni have gone on to work as law professors , government officials , and social justice advocates . some of our projects have become independent organizations , such as the sylvia rivera law project , sanctuary for families , and rights for imprisoned people with psychiatric disabilities .\nrowe was chairman and ceo of aetna , inc . , from 2000 to 2006 . he was president and ceo of mount sinai\u2013new york university medical center and health system from 1998 to 2000 . earlier in his career , rowe was the founding director of harvard medical school\u2019s division on aging and was chief of gerontology at beth israel hospital in boston .\nadam bates is an irap policy counsel . before coming to irap , adam spent three years working on criminal justice and civil liberties issues at the cato institute in washington , d . c . . his work there focused on police surveillance , police militarization , the war on drugs , and the war on terror .\nwe conduct rigorous evaluations and in - depth data analyses\u2014and we give context to the data through interviews with victims , perpetrators , and the practitioners who interact with these groups . this hands - on work allows us to hear from the people most affected by justice policy decisions and makes our findings more relevant and useful .\nms . whipp has served as an immigration researcher , advocate , law clerk and now lawyer in private and social justice firms . currently at dvp , she represents victims of domestic violence on their immigration matters . ms . whipp attended boston university law school and is admitted to the bar in massachusetts and new hampshire .\ndamayan empowers low - wage workers to fight for their labor , health , gender , and immigrant rights . established in 2002 , our purpose is to build leadership at the grassroots level to eliminate labor trafficking , fight labor fraud and wage theft , and to demand fair labor standards to achieve economic and social justice .\nshaun donovan , a senior strategist and advisor to the president of harvard university , served as omb director from 2014 to 2017 , secretary of the us department of housing and urban development from 2009 to 2014 , and chair of president obama\u2019s hurricane sandy rebuilding task force . while commissioner of the new york city department of housing preservation and development from 2004 to 2009 , he created the largest city - sponsored affordable housing plan ever in the us .\nshe is also serving as the director of eshhad : center for the protection of minorities , a nonprofit that is focused on the protection of religious and ethnic minorities in the middle east . amira has worked as a non - resident fellow at the tahrir institute for middle east policy ( timep ) and as a legal fellow at robert f . kennedy human rights .\naurea montes - rodriguez is the executive vice president of community coalition , a social justice non - profit based in south los angeles that serves as a vehicle for everyday residents to tackle the most pressing community issues resulting in concrete public policies to create quality schools , safe neighborhoods , a strong social safety net , and positive economic development . she brings a wealth of experience as a community organizer and champion for equity . montes - rodriguez was born in mexico and raised in south la where she developed a passion creating change at the local level . she has worked to improve community health by leading the effort to build the organization\u2019s headquarters into a permanent community institution for social justice .\naccording to the greater talent network , booker took the oath of office as mayor of new jersey\u2019s largest city in july 2006 following a sweeping electoral victory and was re - elected for a second term in another overwhelming majority in 2010 . booker has a bold vision for the city of newark , and the city\u2019s mission is to set a national standard for urban transformation by marshaling its resources to achieve security , economic abundance and an environment that is nurturing and empowering for individuals and families .\nmontes - rodriguez is a co - founder of partners for children south la , a multiagency organization that seeks to improve children\u2019s development and reduce the risk of involvement with the child welfare system . she is also a member of the building movement project working to build capacity within the non - profit sector to promote social justice efforts at the national level .\nbefore her position with the de blasio administration , ms . wiley was the founder and president of the center for social inclusion . she has also worked for the open society foundation in the u . s . and in south africa , the naacp legal defense & educational fund , inc . , the american civil liberties union and u . s . attorney\u2019s office for the southern district of new york .\nmiller was the under secretary for domestic finance ( 2012\u201314 ) and the assistant secretary for financial markets ( 2010\u201312 ) at the treasury . she played a key role in overseeing us debt issuance and the financial regulatory overhaul . before joining treasury , she spent 26 years at baltimore - based asset manager t . rowe price group inc . , including as director of the fixed income division and a member of the firm\u2019s management committee . she was a research associate at the urban institute from 1980 to 1983 .\nthe staff are really committed to social justice work . it can be a dynamic and innovative place to work in comparison with similar agencies - - for example , you get the sense at ujc that you can start up an initiative whereas at other organizations that have existed for decades , that sort of thing would really have to go through a lot of red tape\nandrew oversees cpd\u2019s development , communications , finance , operations and human resources work , as well as our organizing and capacity building and opportunities campaigns work , including our education and housing campaigns . additionally , andrew oversees local progress , a network of hundreds of local elected officials across the country committed to a strong economy , equal justice , livable cities , and effective government .\nlinda evarts is a joint staff attorney in irap\u2019s litigation department and the national immigration law center . she was previously a staff attorney at the bronx defenders , where she represented hundreds of indigent clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies in bronx criminal and supreme court . after law school , linda served as law clerk to the honorable dolly m . gee of the united states district court for the central district of california .\npatrick was governor of massachusetts from 2007 to 2015 . before holding public office , he was executive vice president and general counsel of the coca - cola company . patrick served in the same role at texaco , inc . , from 1999 to 2001 . from 1994 to 1997 , he served as assistant attorney general overseeing the civil rights division of the us department of justice .\nshe also interned with columbia\u2019s human rights institute and the international justice program at human rights watch , and studied international and comparative law abroad at the sciences po in paris . before joining irap , elizabeth was a presidential fellow at the open society foundations in new york , where she worked on a variety of projects related to human rights , rule of law , and organizational governance .\nfaten khalil manages irap\u2019s office in amman , jordan . she started her career in the private sector , working in administration and human resources at middle east regional development enterprises , the sitcon group , and later at wts energy . after eight years in the private sector , faten transitioned to the ngo world . in 2013 , she became an office manager at the center for victims of torture in amman . she began working with irap in august 2015 . faten holds a bsc in hotels management .\nwendy fu is irap\u2019s pro bono manager . in this role , she builds pro bono capacity and support for irap\u2019s work and develops new ways to organize and leverage the resources of the legal community . she was previously the attorney & pro bono programs coordinator at if / when / how : lawyering for reproductive justice , and an associate at weil , gotshal & manges llp . at weil , wendy worked pro bono on behalf of asylum seekers and victims of trafficking .\nkate meyer is a staff attorney in irap\u2019s litigation department . she was previously a legal fellow at the american civil liberties union\u2019s women\u2019s rights project , where she worked to advance the rights of pregnant and parenting workers and eliminate gender stereotypes in schools . she has contributed to impact litigation on a variety of civil rights and social justice issues affecting the new york community through legal internships at the new york civil liberties union and new york legal assistance group\u2019s special litigation unit .\nuzoamaka emeka nzelibe is a clinical assistant professor of law at northwestern pritzker school of law , where she is also a staff attorney with the children and family justice center of the bluhm legal clinic . in this position , she teaches a clinical course that focuses on the representation of women and children seeking asylum and other related forms of immigration relief in the united states . as part of this course , students represent live clients and grapple with many of the issues that experienced immigration attorneys deal with on a daily basis . prior to joining the bluhm legal clinic , uzoamaka nzelibe worked for three years at patton boggs llp , where she was as an associate in both the employment law group and the immigration law group and represented indigent clients seeking asylum and other types of relief on a pro bono basis . upon her move to chicago , uzoamaka nzelibe worked as an associate for novack and macey , a civil litigation boutique law firm and as a contract attorney for bank one , n . a .\nstephanie is a graduate of yale law school , where she worked extensively on international human rights and migration issues . she was a student director of the allard k . lowenstein international human rights clinic , an editor for the yale human rights and development law journal , a member of the yale irap chapter , and a participant in the legal services for immigrant communities clinic . she spent her summers working with irap in amman , the mental disability advocacy center in budapest , and the capital area immigrants\u2019 rights coalition in washington , d . c ."]}
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( document # 1 . )\nk - v pharmaceutical company is now part of amag pharmaceuticals , inc . ( november 2014 )\nin re k - v pharmaceutical | no . 4 : 11cv01816 agf . | 20140328c25 | urltoken\nnesher pharmaceuticals ( usa ) llc ( nesher ) is a growing pharmaceutical company , . . .\ncompany : kv pharmaceutical , st . louis , mo company description : kv pharmaceutical is a fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical company developing and marketing technology - distinguished branded and generic / non - branded prescription pharmaceuticals . the company markets its products through ethex corporation , a national leader in pharmaceuticals competing with branded products , and ther - rx corporation , its branded drug subsidiary . nomination category : company , office & product awards categories nomination sub category : best new product or service\nfor further information about k - v pharmaceutical company , please visit the companys corporate website at urltoken .\nrep . allyson schwartz , d - pa . , said in an interview tuesday that she was working with several members of congress in an effort to persuade kv pharmaceutical to lower its price .\nsen . brown was not alone in pointing out that kv pharmaceutical gained fda approval for makena thanks in part to millions of dollars of help from taxpayer - funded national institutes of health studies .\ngregory j . divis jr , kv pharmaceutical chief executive said the cost is justified to avoid the estimated $ 50 , 000 cost of mental and physical disabilities that can come with very premature births .\nsimilarly , a joint letter to kv pharmaceutical by the presidents of the american academy of pediatrics , the american college of obstetricians and gynecologists , and the society of maternal - fetal medicine described kv ' s pricing of makena as\nextremely expensive\nand asked the drugmaker to re - evaluate its price .\nfor further information about k - v pharmaceutical company , please visit the company ' s corporate website at urltoken .\nwe are a fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical company that develops , acquires , manufactures and markets technologically distinguished branded and generic prescription pharmaceutical products . we have a broad range of dosage form capabilities including tablets , capsules , creams , liquids and\nthis was not what kv hoped to hear . the drugmaker does not have a patent , but the approval , effectively , eliminated competition , because kv pharma was granted seven years of market exclusivity . already forced to lower its price under mounting criticism and desperate to generate revenue , kv last fall provided the fda with samples of active pharmaceutical ingredients and compounded products that the drugmaker alleged raised concerns about potency and purity .\n1950 \u2022 kv charged in a criminal complaint with shipping 51 , 000 vitamins whose ingredients were deficient .\njanuary 2009 \u2022 kv stops manufacturing and shipping all of its products and recalls most of its drugs .\nbridgeton - based kv said the sale of its generic unit has been an \u201cimportant goal\u201d of the company\u2019s board and management , and in keeping with its strategy of becoming a branded specialty pharmaceutical company focused on women\u2019s health .\nk - v pharmaceutical company is a specialty branded pharmaceutical company with a primary focus in the area of women ' s healthcare . as such , we are committed to advancing the health of women across all the stages of their lives .\namong the directors who were reelected in today ' s shareholders ' meeting was marc s . hermelin , who served as kv ' s chief executive officer from 1975 until december 2008 and as a director of kv ' s board continuously since the middle of the 1970s . during this period of time , kv transitioned from a small contract manufacturer of pharmaceuticals to a leader in drug delivery technology and a marketer of specialty pharmaceutical products .\nkv pharmaceutical ' s response to the price controversy has been to announce a comprehensive patient assistance program for makena in which households , both insured and uninsured , making less than $ 100 , 000 a year will be subsidized .\nkv did not present any data for sales and distribution of precare in louisiana or mississippi to establish irreparable harm . nor did kv present any data to support the allegations that the distribution of tri - care would\ndirty\nkv ' s line ; cause confusion among physicians , patients , and other health care providers ; and cause general confusion that would erode kv ' s good will . tr . p . 52 .\nthe backstory is that company that sells the drug , kv pharmaceutical , took over the sale of a drug that ' s used by a vulnerable and poor patient population to prevent premature births that cause severe defects and even death . once kv had a monopoly to sell 17p it raised the price per dose more than 100 - fold .\nk - v pharmaceutical company is a fully - integrated specialty pharmaceutical company that develops , manufactures , markets and acquires technology - distinguished branded prescription products . the company markets its technology - distinguished products through ther - rx corporation , its branded drug subsidiary .\nsherman gene fendler , george denegre , jr . , shaun g . clarke , mark a . johnson , liskow & lewis , new orleans , la , for kv pharmaceutical company , ther - rx corporation , drugtech corporation , plaintiffs .\nfor further information about k - v pharmaceutical company , please visit the company ' s website at www . kvpharmaceutical . com .\nther - rx corporation , a subsidiary of k - v pharmaceutical company , is a specialty branded pharmaceutical company with a primary focus in the area of women ' s healthcare . as such , we are committed to advancing the health of women across all the stages of their lives . for further information about k - v pharmaceutical company , please visit the company ' s corporate website at urltoken .\nat first , investors appeared heartened at the interpretation offered by kv and sent kv stock rising , but the gain lasted briefly as shares lost 20 percent of their value by midday after the fda statement apparently received a closer read .\nin february 2003 , kv formally notified medecor to cease and desist its infringement of kv ' s trademark and trade dress . the parties reached an agreement on july 10 , 2003 , in which medecor admitted violating kv ' s trade dress and agreed to modify its labeling and packaging . kv paid medecor $ 14 , 000 to compensate it for costs of revising its packaging . under the agreement , kv is entitled to injunctive relief , attorney ' s fees , costs , and the return of the $ 14 , 000 if medecor violates the terms and conditions of the agreement .\nst . louis - based kv pharmaceutical emerged from chapter 11 bankruptcy last year with \u201csignificantly reduced debt\u201d and a $ 375 million recapitalization . after reorganizing and naming new executives and board members , the company changed its name to lumara in may this year .\n1982 \u2022 an explosion and fire in kv ' s testing room causes widespread damage to an industrial building in brentwood .\nhcp editor picks on news , trends , new products , and analysis of pharmaceutical , biologics , and medical device packaging image is attached .\nfor further information about k - v pharmaceutical company , please visit the company ' s corporate web site at www . kvpharmaceutical . com .\nthe board believes that with his extensive pharmaceutical experience and the experience garnered during his tenure at kv , mr . divis will serve as a qualified and effective interim president and interim chief executive officer and will support him in his efforts to move the company forward .\nthe company\u2019s switch in strategy came after kv agreed in february 2010 to pay $ 27 . 6 million in fines and restitution to resolve a federal investigation into the company , which halted production and recalled drugs in 2008 after making oversized painkiller tablets . kv ceased operations of ethex corp . , its old generic / nonbranded pharmaceutical operations , in march 2010 and dissolved ethex in december 2010 .\n1947 \u2022 kv and its co - founders charged with shipping vitamin capsules that had less than the required amount of vitamins .\njuly 2008 \u2022 the fda searches kv facilities and seizes about $ 24 million in drugs that were not approved by regulators .\nmarch 2010 \u2022 kv pleads guilty to two felony counts of failing to inform the fda of oversize drugs on the market and agrees to pay $ 27 . 6 million in fines and restitution . cvs pharmacies sues kv for allegedly breaking supply contract .\nmedecor markets and sells a prescription prenatal vitamin known as\ntri - care .\nthe plaintiffs allege that tri - care ' s packaging\nmimics\nkv ' s packaging in size , shape , color , terminology , and overall appearance and that the choice of packaging is a deliberate attempt to cause confusion and to appropriate the goodwill of kv ' s precare products . [ 1 ] kv views medecor ' s product as inferior because it does not have the proprietary formulation of the kv product and believes that medecor ' s product would\ndirty\nits product and cause kv to lose market share to other competitors .\nafter weeks of public opposition to kv pharmaceutical ' s pricing of makena the march of dimes , american college of obstetrics and gynecology , the american academy of pediatrics and the society for maternal fetal medicine will meet today with the company to urge them to reconsider their pricing .\nmarch 2009 \u2022 kv signs a consent decree with the department of justice , agreeing not to make any drugs until fda approval .\nmr . hermelin has advised the company that he will not return to kv in any officer or employee capacity . his stated goal is to assist building a highly functioning world - class board of directors of kv that will help to rebuild and monitor the company ' s business as it returns to full profitability and growth . he plans to serve on the kv board on a transitional basis for the short period of time that he anticipates it will take to ensure that kv has weathered the challenges it currently faces .\nsince its launch in april 2004 , primacare\u00ae one , has established itself as the fastest growing prescription prenatal product in the branded segment . the first prescription prenatal / postnatal multivitamin / mineral supplement to provide the benefits of essential fatty acids , along with core vitamin and mineral supplement , with once - a - day dosing convenience , primacare\u00ae one was launched by ther - rx corporation , the branded pharmaceutical subsidiary of kv pharmaceutical company .\nthe government had alleged that in may 2008 , kv and ethex received complaints from a pharmacy in california and a distributor in canada of oversized morphine sulfate pills , a pain - relief medication which had been manufactured by kv and distributed by ethex . in response to the complaints , kv recalled specific lots of morphine sulfate in june 2008 and filed a field alert report regarding the oversized tablets with the fda .\nmay 2008 \u2022 kv ordered to stop making some cough , cold and gastrointestinal drugs . california and canadian pharmacists discover oversize morphine sulfate tablets .\namid the controversy , the fda decided to allow compounding pharmacies to continue dispensing their own versions as well , preserving progesterone access for all in need . kv pharmaceutical did not appreciate this : it sued the fda to compel it to shut down the compounders . the suit didn\u2019t save them from bankruptcy , and a month after their filing the suit was dismissed anyway . suffice it to say that 2012 was not a great year for kv .\nthe three other directors who were reelected by the shareholders in yesterday ' s meeting are terry hatfield , who has served as chairman since december 2008 , john sampson , who joined kv ' s board in january 2010 , bringing more than 30 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales , marketing and research , and david hermelin , who has served as director since 2004 and who formerly served as kv ' s vice president of corporate growth and strategy .\nkv slashed its price to $ 595 , but the fda still backed off of barring compounded versions , leaving makena open to cheap competition . kv wasn ' t happy . the makena rollout floundered , and the drug ended up top of fiercepharma ' s list of top drug launch disasters .\nthe agreement also encompasses supply and technical services agreements by which certain products of kv pharmaceuticals will be manufactured by zynesher pharmaceuticals , the company said .\nthe company believes that the board elected to serve at yesterday ' s annual meeting should be well equipped to help kv complete its turnaround , as well as plan for the growth anticipated from the future re - launch of certain approved products and the launch of gestiva\u2122 upon fda approval . the new directors are expected to strengthen the existing board in areas including financial management as well as adding expertise to the board in areas of legal , regulatory and quality systems . the kv board is now maximized relative to pharmaceutical industry experience to work towards rebuilding and refocusing the company ' s resources to prepare and position kv for the future .\nther - rx corporation was previously the branded pharmaceuticals unit of kv pharmaceutical co . , which changed its name to lumara health , inc . in may 2014 . in september 2014 , lumara health , inc . announced the sale of all its assets in a two - step deal to amag pharmaceuticals , inc . and perrigo co .\n1995 \u2022 kv pleads guilty to federal misdemeanor charges of misbranding a children ' s antibiotic and agrees to pay $ 600 , 000 in fines and costs .\nif kv is indeed bringing value , they deserve fair compensation . but raising prices astronomically when hundreds of thousands of women , babies and their families depend on it ? no . preterm births have huge emotional , physical and financial costs . what kv is doing with makena reaches beyond issues of legality into morality .\na year ago , the fda took the unusual step of inserting itself into the controversy over the kv pharmaceutical drug known as makena , which the agency had approved for premature births under the orphan drug act . the drugmaker and the fda came under fire after kv disclosed plans to charge $ 1 , 500 , compared with $ 10 to $ 20 a week for compounded versions of a med that has been used for decades . in response , the fda decided not to prevent compounders from compounding .\nanybody , i suppose , with the right manufacturing equipment and a good lobbyist could have done what kv did . a request for comment from the company , which is based in st . louis , has not elicited a response . kv appears to have hired a public relations firm , golin harris , to deal with resulting backlash . coincidentally kv ' s former ceo was sentenced to prison yesterday for mislabeling morphine pills - - in a move unrelated to the pricing of 17p .\nthanks derek , you made a long story very interesting . none of the comments claim that kv just paid too much for the rights in the first place which , to me anyway , seems likely . shouldn\u2019t fda approval protect kv from suits ? apparently no one here thinks so and that is puzzling to this civilian .\ncadila healthcare , a part of zydus group , on friday said its us - based unit has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of nesher pharmaceutical inc for an undisclosed amount .\nmr . lehrer has experience relating to the pharmaceutical industry . in particular , mr . lehrer was the lead attorney in the successful initial public offering of jones medical ( jmed ) , formerly a st . louis based pharmaceutical marketer , and participated in his firm ' s representation of jones medical in connection with its merger with king pharmaceuticals , inc . ( kg ) . further , mr . lehrer was the primary counsel for bock pharmacal company , formerly a st . louis based pharmaceutical marketer specializing in women ' s health , and served on its advisory board of directors .\nk - v pharmaceutical company (\nthe company ,\nk - v\n) today announced the completion and closing of the previously announced sale of assets of nesher pharmaceuticals , inc .\non august 6 , 2012 , k - v pharmaceutical co . filed for bankruptcy and the court entered a stay in the present case with respect to that defendant . the motion to dismiss now under consideration was filed by the three individual defendants . k - v pharmaceutical co . joined in the motion after it emerged from bankruptcy and the court lifted the bankruptcy stay that had been entered .\nkv also said monday it has entered into a supply agreement with zydus to provide third - party manufacturing services for clindesse and gynazole - 1 , which are vaginal creams .\nkv appears to only be the manufacturer of 17p - - and reportedly did nothing to discover it or prove its efficacy in early research . the fda appears to be complicit in the situation , since it gave approval to kv a month ago , even though compounding pharmacies had been making the drug on an ad hoc basis for many years prior .\naccording to the charges , a kv internal investigation that began in may 2008 discovered sporadic instances of various oversized kv - manufactured drugs , including morphine sulfate , propafenone and dextroamphetamine sulfate . propafenone is an anti - arrhythmia drug that is used to treat some kinds of heart disease . dextroamphetamine sulfate is used to treat attention deficit disorder in children . the charges alleged that despite the fact that kv\u2019s internal investigation uncovered evidence of various oversized propafenone and dextroamphetamine sulfate tablets , ethex did not file the required field alert reports with the fda .\nthe buyout closes a chapter full of drama for makena , its original developer hologic , and kv . makena is a standardized , fda - approved version of a compounded hormonal injection long used to prevent preterm labor , and when kv launched the drug at $ 1 , 500 per dose , patient groups - - and eventually politicians - - raised an outcry .\nfleischman acknowledged that kv pharmaceutical , which has produced other women ' s drugs in the past , was a corporate sponsor of the march of dimes . since 2002 , he said , the drugmaker has contributed about $ 1 million to the march of dimes and its state chapters . but such donations do not influence the organization ' s advocacy for or against any drug , he said .\n\u201ctoday\u2019s settlement underscores our commitment to pursuing pharmaceutical companies that allegedly provide false information to obtain taxpayer dollars for unapproved and ineffective drugs , \u201d said tony west , assistant attorney general for the justice department\u2019s civil division .\nthe makena treatment made headlines in 2011 due to its initial price tag of $ 1 , 500 a shot , and kv eventually slashed the price of the treatment by 55 percent .\ncompany went bankrupt in 2012 after surving about 60 years . women ' s health focus as well as generic drugs . i enjoyed my career at kv but it was not for everyone .\njerry wenker , president , ther - rx corporation , joined kv pharmaceutical in april 2004 after a 17 year career with abbot laboratories where he held various general management positions , most recently vice president licensing and new business development . mr . wenker obtained a master of science in management from northwestern university in evanston , illinois . he holds a bachelor of arts in government from pomano college in claremont , california .\nmr . hartman is a seasoned executive healthcare professional with extensive sales , marketing and management experience in the generic pharmaceutical industry . he has achieved significant accomplishments in building and leading highperforming businesses , developing and executing product launch plans\nin 2011 , a company called kv pharmaceutical received fda approval for its own brand - name version of progesterone , makena . the approval came with seven years of market exclusivity . monopoly in hand , kv set a price of $ 1 , 500 per dose for makena , compared to $ 10 - $ 20 for compounded versions . the public noticed , and got mad . the company responded by cutting makena\u2019s price in half , but it still got a well - deserved public scolding . patients , medical organizations and members of congress issued statements of protest . the march of dimes , which had championed fda approval of makena , broke off its close relationship with kv and its subsidiary , ther - rx , when the price was made public . for more , here\u2019s an overview of the saga .\nan official at the march of dimes \u2014 which effusively praised the food and drug administration ' s decision last month to approve makena \u2014 called kv ' s price\noutlandish\non tuesday .\nthe pricing tactic has outraged doctors , patients , and leading maternity advocates , and several organizations and public officials have sent letters to kv pharmaceuticals urging them to amend their business plan . the march of dimes , american college of obstetrics and gynecology , the american academy of pediatrics and the society for maternal fetal medicine will meet march 29 with the company to urge kv to reconsider their pricing .\nthe fda has no power to set prices but it implied that kv may be pushing its luck , given its minimal r & d investment ( some $ 60 million ) on the drug . it noted that kv\nreceived considerable assistance from the federal government in connection with the development of makena by relying on research funded by the national institutes of health to demonstrate the drug ' s effectiveness\n.\nfda understands that the manufacturer of makena , kv pharmaceuticals , has sent letters to pharmacists indicating that fda will no longer exercise enforcement discretion with regard to compounded versions of makena . this is not correct .\npharmaceutical , biologics , and medical device packaging and logistics professionals can keep pace with the rapidly changing landscape of good distribution practices , brand security , temperature sensitive drug storage and delivery , serialization , etc . , with this monthly newsletter offering .\nk - v pharmaceutical company , defendant , represented by eric c . schmale , gibson and dunn , f . joseph warin , gibson and dunn , jason morrow , gibson and dunn & robert p . berry , berry and maxson , llc .\n\u201czydus pharmaceuticals usa inc through its subsidiary zynesher pharmaceuticals usa llc has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of us - based pharmaceutical company nesher pharmaceuticals inc , \u201d cadila healthcare said in a filing to the bombay stock exchange ( bse ) .\nthe company got a break when quality problems at compounding pharmacies cropped up , giving it a marketing edge , but that wasn ' t enough to prevent kv ' s descent into bankruptcy . after the company was forced to file for protection from its creditors , hologic sued to regain the rights to makena , but the two companies ended up settling . kv emerged from chapter 11 early this year and in may rebranded itself as lumara .\nwilliam heiden , president and ceo of amag , said in a statement that the acquisition of lumara will \u201cpropel amag into a profitable , high - growth multi - product specialty pharmaceutical company\u201d and will facilitate future acquisitions \u201cin an attractive new therapeutic area . \u201d\nlaw360 , new york ( march 30 , 2012 , 1 : 22 pm edt ) - - on feb . 7 , 2012 , the delaware chancery court decided hermelin v . kv pharmaceutical co . [ 1 ] in hermelin , the court determined that certain aspects of former ceo marc hermelin\u2019s actions were not entitled to mandatory indemnification because hermelin failed to meet the \u201csuccessful on the merits\u201d requirements under section 145 ( c ) of the delaware general corporation law ( \u201cdgcl\u201d ) .\nthe company and the board of directors expresses its appreciation to former directors kevin carlie , norm schellenger , jonathan kilmer and jean bellin for their tireless efforts during their terms of service as members of kv ' s board .\nthe approval meant that kv was granted seven years ' marketing exclusivity for makena under the orphan drug act and the company sent letters to pharmacies that compound hydroxyprogesterone that they should desist or face the wrath of the fda .\n3 . on july 5 , 2012 , k - v pharmaceutical co . sued the fda in the federal district court for the district of columbia , alleging that the fda ( and related parties ) violated the oda by failing to take action against compound pharmacies that created a cheaper alternative to makena . k - v pharmaceutical co . sought declaratory and injunctive relief . on september 6 , 2012 , the court granted the defendants ' motion to dismiss , holding that the fda ' s decision was judicially unreviewable .\nkv execs , however , are trying to create the impression that makena now has an edge .\nwe believe the announcements from these two key agencies are a clear signal that the compounding of hydroxyprogesterone caproate should not exceed the scope of traditional pharmacy compounding and that payers who have made access to makena difficult should remove roadblocks that have prevented patients from receiving the only fda - approved drug for their condition ,\nkv ceo and president greg divis says .\noctober 20 , 2010 , st . louis , mo - k - v pharmaceutical company ( ny5e : kva / kvb ) today announced the establishment of a new generic marketing subsidiary , nesher pharmaceuticals , inc . and the appointment of mark hartman as its president .\nbut things have since turned around for the company . by early 2014 , kv had emerged from bankruptcy , and attitudes and laws regarding compounders had changed ( in no small part due to this tragic outbreak ) . this past january , a u . s . court of appeals in washington , d . c . , reversed the dismissal . in other words , kv is again actively suing the fda to shut down compounders and secure its monopoly on progesterone .\nin a statement to abc news , drugmakers kv pharmaceuticals and partner company ther - rx , write :\nwe are committed to taking the appropriate steps to help ensure that all clinically - eligible patients have access to makena .\nour commercial strategy includes expanding our portfolio through the in - license or acquisition of additional pharmaceutical products or companies , including revenue - generating commercial products and late - state development assets . as of june 30 , 2016 , we were a party to the following collaborations :\nthe march of dimes is teaming up with the leading maternity experts to lobby for kv pharmaceuticals to reconsider its decision to boost the price of a drug that prevents premature birth from $ 10 a shot to $ 1 , 500 a shot .\nin a letter march 14 to kv pharmaceutical president greg divis , fleischman and march of dimes president jennifer howse voiced concerns about makena ' s pricing , saying :\nwe remain deeply concerned that the cost of this lifesaving treatment could be put out of reach to thousands of women at risk for preterm delivery . therefore , we respectfully request that you reconsider the market price of makena and commit your company to the promise that every eligible woman who is offered the drug will receive it without regard to ability to pay .\nmany doctors are particularly frustrated with the price hike because to date , kv pharmaceuticals has not had to bear the cost of the clinical trials used to get the drug approved , but they have announced plans to conduct further trials in the future .\nkv was very structured and organized . great benefits package . hourly pay was average could of been more but benefits made up from it . loved working with the people there . would still be working there if it didn ' t close down .\nst . louis , january 24 , 2013 - ther - rx corporation , a women ' s health - focused pharmaceutical company and subsidiary of k - v pharmaceutical company ( otcqb marketplace : kvpha / kvphb ) , and perrigo company ( nasdaq : prgo ; tase ) announced today that gynazole - 1\u00ae ( butoconazole nitrate vaginal cream usp , 2 % ) , indicated for the local treatment of yeast infections ( vulvovaginal candidiasis infections caused by candida ) in non - pregnant women1 , is now available for prescribing . gynazole - 1 is available at major national and regional retail pharmacy chains across the country .\nin a securities filing on tuesday , kv pharmacuetical co . acknowledged that it had received a torrent of criticism over the high price of its newly approved prenatal drug , makena , and that it could face challenges in getting the government and insurance companies to pay .\nkv went through some very difficult times , but the people there were always great to work with . the environment was good but there were great challenges . after emerging from bankruptcy the company was renamed to lumara health and was once again a successful growing business .\nwith just two weeks\u2019 worth of compounded progesterone left , i called makena care connection , set up by kv to help a subset of women afford their pricey meds . they promptly sent me a free vial of five doses . thanks , guys , that finishes off my treatment . but what about everyone else ? that\u2019s not a rhetorical question : my commonhealth editor , rachel zimmerman , asked kv directly . to hear them tell it , $ 690 a dose is just a formality . here\u2019s part of the statement they sent over :\n, kv and hologic had modified their agreement \u2013 kv had already paid up nearly $ 80 million , with another $ 12 . 5 million due with the approval , and has further payments to make to hologic which would take the total purchase price up to nearly $ 200 million . that\u2019s been their main expense for the drug , by far . the fda has asked them to continue two ongoing studies of makena \u2013 one placebo - controlled trial to look at neonatal mortality and morbidity , and one observational study to see if there are any later developmental effects . those studies will report in late 2016 , and kv has said that their costs will be in the \u201ctens of millions\u201d . so they paid more for the rights to makena than it\u2019s costing them to get it studied in the clinic .\nkv executives are banking on a successful launch of makena to help steer the company back to profitability after two tough years that saw drug recalls , mass layoffs and guilty pleas to criminal charges by its wholly owned subsdiary , ethex corp . , for shipping oversized morphine tablets .\nkv ' s future success is\nlargely dependent\non its negotiations with third - party payers including health insurance companies , pharmacy benefit managers and medicaid management companies as well as its ability to respond to media and political pressure , the company said in a securities and exchange commission filing .\nnow , the results are in and there appears to be little to no change in the fda stance and the implications for kv may be grim , as investor reaction indicates . in a statement late last week , the fda disclosed that samples - some of which were provided by kv and others gathered by the fda from compounding pharmacies , doctor\u2019s offices , api distributors , and apis offered for importation - did not reveal any safety problems . of 16 samples collected by the agency , none yielded any issues with potency or purity standards using methods set by the united states pharmacopeia .\nk - v asked u . s . bankruptcy judge allan l . gropper to bless the deal between the zydus parties and debtors k - v pharmaceutical co . , k - v generic pharmaceuticals inc . and drugtech corp . , which is aimed at tying up the loose ends of the asset purchase agreement and related deals between . . .\nkv officials did not respond to requests for comment . but it addressed the criticism on its website :\nwe appreciate the concerns expressed by multiple audiences , and are committed to working collaboratively with all interested parties to make this vital medication even more available and affordable to women across the country .\nthe board ' s primary focus is two - fold : to continue to work with the food and drug administration to reinstate kv to good manufacturing practice compliance ; and to continue to explore a variety of financial alternatives currently under review as a means with which to strengthen the company ' s cash position .\nthe joint letter also said that kv ' s financial assistance program for patients\nis not sufficient and does not extend to certain groups of women .\nthe company has stated that it would expand a program to help patients afford the drug , but hasn ' t disclosed the amount of the planned subsidy .\nkv pharmaceuticals plans to offer financial assistance to low - come households in need of the drug , but how private health insurance companies and medicaid will respond to this price spike remains to be seen . many doctors fear that access to this treatment will become severely limited or interrupted for those currently mid - treatment .\nassuming arguendo that precare ' s packaging is protected , the plaintiffs have not carried their burden of persuasion that the similarity in the packaging of tri - care and precare is likely to confuse consumers . the plaintiffs presented the testimony of kv ' s counsel , eugene defelice , that three field representatives told him that nurses and others who worked in some doctors ' offices thought that tri - care was aligned with kv ' s precare . tr . at 20 . on cross - examination , defelice was unable to identify any of the doctors or nurses who were allegedly confused or the markets in which the confusion took place . tr . at 111 .\nlaw360 , new york ( october 22 , 2012 , 7 : 13 pm edt ) - - k - v pharmaceutical co . asked a new york bankruptcy judge to approve a $ 7 . 5 million settlement between several of its subsidiaries and zydus pharmaceuticals ( usa ) inc . and nesher pharmaceuticals ( usa ) llc to resolve outstanding claims related to an asset purchase agreement .\ntroubled kv pharmaceuticals started a new life earlier this year , emerging from bankruptcy and changing its name to lumara health . now , it ' s selling out . amag pharmaceuticals agreed to pay up to $ 1 . 25 billion for the company ' s maternal health business and its once - controversial preterm - labor treatment makena .\nhowever the response to the price cut has not been particularly enthusiastic . the american college of obstetricians and gynecologists says kv ' s declaration is\nclearly acknowledging the negative impact of their original pricing strategy\n. it adds that\nalthough this may seem like a relatively significant price reduction , unfortunately it remains a woefully inadequate response\n.\nnow kv ' s ther - rx corp subsidiary has reduced the price of makena by nearly 55 % to $ 690 per injection . the firm says it will also offer supplemental rebates that , in conjunction with the aforementioned cut\nand the standard medicaid rebate of 23 . 1 % , will result in a substantially - reduced cost per injection .\nmr . divis continued ,\na key business objective remains for k - v to maximize the value of our generic business in alignment with our long - term strategy . we believe that the addition of mark to our team coupled with the introduction of nesher pharmaceuticals , inc . provides kv with flexibility and capability to execute on this business priority .\nin other words , the fda was careful to say that enforcement actions will continue to be pursued against pharmacies compounding makena , which the agency refers to as hydroxyprogresterone caproate , if there is a safety issue . the implications for kv are significant . more than once in recent months , the drugmaker has filed statements with the us securities and exchange commission indicating that its ability to continue as a going concern is questionable and its fate largely hinges on its ability to jumpstart makena sales . of course , revenue projections made around the time of makena approval early last year were dashed after kv was forced to cut the price of the drug ( see page 23 of this filing , which was made last week ) .\ndiaz said if the drug had been $ 1500 a shot ,\ni think the price would have definitely locked me out , which means i could have potentially had a second or third premature child with disabilities .\nshe added ,\ni would say to the pharmaceutical company , if there is any way they can cut the cost . i would ask them to consider these are lives at stake .\n/ prnewswire / - - k - v pharmaceutical company (\nthe company ,\nk - v\n) ( nyse : kva / kvb ) today announced the completion and closing of the previously announced sale of assets of nesher pharmaceuticals , inc . (\nnesher\n) , the company ' s wholly - owned generic subsidiary , and the company ' s generic business and assets to zydus pharmaceuticals (\nall the upfront development of the drug was done by the national institute of health . you and i paid for that with our tax dollars , it ' s not like this pharmaceutical company is trying to recoup its investments in research and development , as is usually the reason for the price of new drugs ,\nsays dr . kevin ault , associate professor of gynecology and obstetrics at emory university school of medicine .\nderek \u2013 kv mgmt demonstared what goes on in many companies . mgmt does not believe in market research or in soliciting customer insights and feedback . had they done that , they would have have known that the many stakeholders would not respond well to a $ 1500 price tag . the result is usually commercial failure of a brand / drug that has so much promise .\nwe are pleased to be able to once again offer gynazole - 1 to prescribing healthcare providers and to patients in need of therapy ,\nsaid greg divis , president of ther - rx and ceo of k - v pharmaceutical company .\nthe availability of gynazole - 1 represents a positive step forward for the company as we continue to provide quality , patient - friendly products to support the health of women across the stages of their lives .\nhmm , fda , i\u2019m no expert , but maybe it was those \u201c guidance documents \u201d for compounders you released just days after the new law went into effect ? but why did my compounder take months to act ? did lawmakers and the fda realize the dqsa would give kv what it is suing for ? i don\u2019t know . but i\u2019m keen to find out if someone has a clear answer .\ndefendants are k - v pharmaceutical company and three of its officers ( collectively ,\nk - v\n) . the putative class of plaintiffs consists of all purchasers of publicly traded securities of k - v between february 14 , 2011 , and april 4 , 2011 . this litigation is based on allegedly materially false and misleading statements and omissions made by k - v during the class period regarding k - v ' s distribution and sale of the prescription medicine makena .\nthe court finds that the testimonial evidence of confusion is inadequate to persuade that there is confusion as to the source of medecor ' s products or an affiliation with kv among the doctors who are writing prescriptions and distributing samples of the prenatal vitamins . accordingly , the plaintiffs have not carried their burden of showing that there is a substantial likelihood of success on the merits of the claim of trade - dress infringement .\ntypically , once a drug is approved by the agency , pharmacy compounding is no longer allowed but last week the fda took the unusual step of stating that the information in the kv letter\nis not correct\nand\nin order to support access to this important drug , at this time and under this unique situation , it does not intend to take enforcement action against pharmacies that compound hydroxyprogesterone caproate\n.\nmr . david van vliet , who was appointed on december 5 , 2008 as interim president and interim chief executive officer is no longer with the company . the board has made the decision to focus on its efforts to identify external chief executive candidates who have many years of pharmaceutical experience . until such time a candidate can be identified and hired , the board has appointed mr . gregory j . divis to act as the new interim president and interim chief executive officer of the company .\ndrug tech is the owner of the trademark\nprimacare\nand kv and ther - rx are licensees to that intellectual property . the plaintiffs market a line of prescription - vitamin products across the united states under the\nprecare\ntrademark . this case involves the prenatal vitamins in the\nprecare family\nline of vitamins , which are packaged in a yellow , blue , and pink box bearing a photo of a woman and a baby .\nhydroxyprogesterone caproate injections have been around since 1956 , and were commercially available up until 1999 when squibb , the pharmaceutical company making them , withdrew the product from the market . in the past few years however , studies have shown that these injections had a positive effect in preventing pre - term birth among women who had previously had a spontaneous pre - term birth in the past . since then , doctors have been able to fill prescriptions for the synthetic progesterone using compounding pharmacies at a price of $ 10 to $ 15 per injection .\nmark has held senior leadership positions at well - known companies in the pharmaceutical industry including , president , north america operations for wockhardt usa , llc ; president north america generics for dr . reddys laboratories , inc . ; vice president of sales and marketing for watson laboratories generics division , and director of marketing prescription products for alpharma . in his role at dr . reddys laboratories , mark was a key player in growing that business from zero to over $ 540 million in four years , into the 7th largest generic company in the u . s .\nthrough various measures , kv now says 85 % of patients will pay $ 20 or less . chief executive greg divis said\nwe understand the concerns that key stakeholders raised under our original pricing structure\nand\nthe current budget challenges facing state medicaid programmes and other payers\n. he added that along with\nour substantial reduction in price , it is our sincere hope that all committed stakeholders will take appropriate action to provide timely access to this important fda - approved medication\n.\non april 1 , 2011 , k - v announced that it was reducing makena ' s list price to $ 690 per injection . the price of k - v class a common stock continued to decline . the closing price of kv ' s class a common stock on april 4 , 2011 was at $ 5 . 00 , a drop of over 28 % from the stock ' s price of $ 6 . 95 at the opening of the markets on march 30 , 2011 .\nkv pharmaceuticals has been citing fda law in saying that doctors will be legally obligated to stop using the cheaper version of this drug , but an fda spokesperson informed abc news on tuesday that this will not be the case for makena . the agency says it intends to\npreserve the status quo that existed before makena ' s approval with regard to compounding of this drug ,\nthe fda representative said . what effect this loophole will have on makena ' s price remains to be seen .\nnormally , the fda would have banned the sale of older , unapproved drugs . and kv was already pushing in that direction itself by sending letters to compounders threatening legal action . but the obama adminstration was concerned about the searing publicity over makena pricing since a federal agency had allowed a monopoly to develop ( read this , this and this ) , and the fda decision not to pursue enforcement actions against compounders unless there was a safety issue was a significant development because the fda was dragged into a debate over cost .\nid . at 813 ( internal quotations and citations omitted ) . the plaintiffs contend , and medecor does not disagree , that the packaging is nonfunctional because the combination of features used in kv ' s package is not necessary to package competing products . the court must then determine whether the trade dress is entitled to protection because it is distinctive or has acquired a secondary meaning . id . if the trade dress is protected , infringement is\nshown by demonstrating that the substantial similarity in trade dress is likely to confuse consumers .\nid ."]}
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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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a call would be nice given you have my money .\ndeliveroo launched its alcohol delivery service in june 2016 . the brew house is a standalone alcohol brand within the deliveroo app , which is available for iphone or android .\ntakeaway website deliveroo crashed this evening leaving thousands of hungry customers waiting for their food .\ndeliveroo has 10 business days to respond , after which an application will be submitted to the central arbitration committee ( cac ) asking it to force deliveroo into collective bargaining .\norder your favourite mexican food from muchachos delivered to your home or office by deliveroo .\ndeliveroo - we ' re having a few technical problems with . . . | facebook\nevening standard journalist sophia sleigh tweeted : \u201chi is deliveroo down in london ? waiting for lunch everything has crashed . me + restaurant cant get in contact with deliveroo . \u201d\nnesbitt said the uber tribunal ruling is clearly a boost to the deliveroo riders\u2019 cause .\ni\u2019m a deliveroo rider . collective action is the only way we\u2019ll get a fair deal\nhe added :\nif deliveroo ignores or rejects our request , then we will take them to tribunal and ask for a declaration that deliveroo must engage in collective bargaining with us .\ndeliveroo and heineken have partnered to deliver beer and cider to the door in 20 minutes .\n\u201cdeliveroo drivers work for deliveroo and as such they should be entitled to paid holiday , minimum wage , trade union rights , and all the other rights associated with worker status . \u201d\nmany deliveroo riders also carried identification numbers on their backpacks or carrying containers , she added .\nechnology fund softbank is in talks to acquire a stake in deliveroo , according to reports .\ndeliveroo riders are threatening to bring deliveries to a standstill unless their pay and conditions improve .\nin may , a uk tribunal is expected to determine the employment status of deliveroo riders .\ndeliveroo\u2019s new business service essentially will bring together strands of all of these businesses : as you can do already on deliveroo , users will be able to order from a selection of restaurants .\nthe deliveroo contract states that preferred hours should be given by the rider on a weekly basis .\nif it succeeds it could benefit the 8 , 000 riders working with deliveroo in the uk .\npremium restaurant take - out platform deliveroo raises \u00a32 . 75m from index , hoxton , and others\ndeliveroo classes riders as self - employed independent contractors and claim they have none of those rights .\nthe ombudsman is already working with one deliveroo rider to resolve a dispute , the spokesman said .\nwitnesses reported a convoy of \u2018about 50\u2019 deliveroo drivers \u2018tooting down west hampstead high street\u2019 this morning .\ndeliveroo , which is not confirming its valuation , has now raised $ 475 million to date .\nthe founder of deliveroo , will shu , said in a statement : ' i am writing to apologise to you personally for technical issues which may have affected your ability to order on deliveroo recently .\ndeliveroo ' s boss nearly doubled his pay last year , despite his workers fighting for better wages .\nother deliveroo contracts seen by fairfax media have paid couriers $ 10 delivery fees with no hourly rate .\nlast night , a large group of deliveroo drivers gathered in west hampstead in a strike over pay .\nto be clear , deliveroo denies conversations about partnerships or acquisitions and says that the round was oversubscribed .\ndeliveroo is looking into using drones to for deliveries , the company\u2019s ceo william shu said on monday .\na deliveroo spokeswoman said in a statement that the safety of all road users is of utmost importance .\nfairfax media reported in march that former deliveroo riders were concerned about the companies ' approach to safety .\ndeliveroo riders in britain are also planning legal action against the company in pursuit of similar employment conditions .\ndeliveroo riders say the new pay deal will significantly reduce their earnings . photograph : jonathan brady / pa\nnow riders say they are going to bring deliveroo to a standstill unless the company improves pay rates .\nhowever , a deliveroo spokesman said that most of its riders are very happy working with the company .\nafter a number of complaints made to deliveroo ' s social media pages , reporting its riders looking unsteady on their mounts and cycling without lights at night time , concerned members of the public demanded deliveroo act .\nalice rigby wrote :\nso @ deliveroo @ deliveroo went down ( fun times ) and then decided to tackle it by ignoring all the people who ' ve already paid ( double fun ) # hangry\n.\npremium restaurant take - out platform deliveroo raises \u00a32 . 75m from index , hoxton , and others \u2013 techcrunch\ndeliveroo\u2019s riders protested earlier this year against the trial of a new pay structure . photograph : alamy stock photo\ndeliveroo\u2019s top director nearly doubled his pay last year before the company trimmed pay for thousands of delivery riders .\ndeliveroo said engaging staff on a\nfreelance basis\ngave riders the flexibility to work around other commitments .\ndeliveroo says that since its series d , it has added 6 , 500 new riders to its network .\nwe make frequent improvements to the app . update to the latest version to make the most of deliveroo !\nfind out what deliveroo for business can do for you ( besides the awesome food , of course ) .\nthe service is going live in all across the 100 markets where deliveroo is active , the company said .\nthis story deliveroo and foodora riders flouting road rules to deliver meals first appeared on the sydney morning herald .\nwhat i love about deliveroo is the choice of options and the flexibility to order at different times of the day ; using deliveroo means i can order what i like for when i need it . i love it !\nbrother hubbard offers breakfast , lunch and dinner on the deliveroo service . peak notions for lunchtime has to be hang dai , the stellar chinese restaurant on camden street , which starts taking deliveroo orders at 12 . 45pm .\n\u201cthe iwgb does not seem to understand how deliveroo works and does not understand what motivates the vast majority of riders who work with us . indeed riders with deliveroo in brighton earn on average well over the minimum wage .\ndeliveroo\u2019s decision to move into the business market is much like uber\u2019s move in 2014 to launch uber for business .\nanother way that this will help with deliveroo\u2019s margins is that it\u2019s adding another service to the company\u2019s wider platform .\ndeliveroo is looking into using drones to for deliveries , the company ' s ceo william shu said on monday .\nasked why deliveroo\u2019s rider contracts , seen by techcrunch , include requirements to wear branded clothing during deliveroo shifts \u2014 a measure which sounds akin to enforcing a uniform \u2014 warne said this is a safety consideration because the clothing is \u201creflective\u201d .\nthe bbc reports that the independent workers union of great britain ( iwgb ) , which has been acting on behalf of the deliveroo riders , has sent a letter to deliveroo asking for recognition to bargain on behalf of the riders .\nabout 50 @ deliveroo drivers tooting down # whampstead high street . what ' s that all about ? @ whampstead urltoken\ndeliveroo ' s deal offers drivers neither security nor liberty ; it will make life harder for them and their families .\nconfusingly ( or serendipitously ? ) , the green - lettered black delivery boxes for ubereats and deliveroo look nearly identical .\nat the same time deliveroo is battling an employee pay row which threatens to undermine its low - cost business model .\none anonymous customer received an email from deliveroo more than 24 hours after she had complained to explain what had happened .\n' deliveroo has established itself as the place to go for the best choice of food from the very best restaurants .\npartner with deliveroo and reach more customers than ever . we handle delivery , so you can focus on the food .\nmeal delivery companies such as deliveroo and foodora offer its cycle couriers the flexibility to work when and where they want .\na spokesman for deliveroo said :\ndeliveroo is focused on offering riders flexible , well - paid work , while the iwgb , which is completely unrepresentative of the vast majority of our riders , seems to be focused on causing disruption .\ndeliveroo is an on - demand delivery service for high - quality restaurant meals , and brew house uses the same model .\ndeliveroo has said it will increase its staff by a third when it opens a new london head office later this year .\ndeliveroo couriers have demanded union recognition and employment rights and are set to take legal action if the company rejects their request .\na cyclist delivers food for deliveroo in london , britain , september 15 , 2016 . reuters / toby melville / file photo\nearlier this week the food couriers at deliveroo joined forces with the independent workers union of great britain to demand more rights .\none deliveroo bicycle courier who signed such a contract said she ended up earning only $ 10 an hour on some days .\nanother rider who said he earned about $ 19 an hour while working full - time hours for deliveroo echoed those concerns .\nindline offers indian meals consisting of mean curries and phenomenal naans in the city delivered to your home or office by deliveroo .\ndeliveroo riders in brighton are threatening to protest and strike if the company doesn\u2019t pay them more and stop over - hiring .\n\u201cthis strike has exposed deliveroo and their disingenuous methods for what they really are . a week ago deliveroo were forcing us to sign a new contract under the immediate threat of losing our jobs , and on the false pretence it was a trial ,\nthe deliveroo contractors arrived at hq to protest without having notified the press , and without concrete demands . the iwgb stepped in and helped focus the productive anger of the workers , and continues to work to unionise and organise deliveroo drivers in north london .\nresponding to that specific demand in an interview with techcrunch , deliveroo\u2019s uk md dan warne said : \u201cdeliveroo riders receive more than that , on average , an hour and on the new model we believe they will continue to receive more than that . \u201d\nbilly shannon , a rider who works for deliveroo in camden , north london , said riders receive \u00a33 . 75 per delivery .\na deliveroo spokeswoman said : \u201cas deliveroo continues to grow , we are committed to providing great opportunities for uk riders , with the flexible work riders value , and a payment model which is fair , rewarding and better matches riders\u2019 time with our customers\u2019 orders .\ndonnachadh mccarthy , co - founder of stop killing cyclists has echoed general concerns voiced about the safety of deliveroo ' s riders .\nin the gig economy , companies such as uber and deliveroo manage workers via their phones . but is this liberating or exploitative ?\nangry customers have raged online about takeaway app deliveroo after hundreds had to wait hours for their food when the app suddenly crashed .\nand in deliveroo\u2019s case , margins are an especially important detail , considering that the company is not yet profitable globally ; that the food delivery business is massively capital intensive ; and that it is even more costly because of the heavy competition deliveroo is facing .\ndeliveroo would not comment on specific pricing for the service , except to note that it charges an administration fee for business accounts .\nwarne claimed that around 80 per cent of deliveroo\u2019s uk riders have other jobs \u2014 hence the \u2018bottom up\u2019 demand for more flexibility .\ni\u2019m a deliveroo rider . collective action is the only way we\u2019ll get a fair deal | callum cant | opinion | the guardian\nthe delegation of drivers have just exited the deliveroo head office , having finished negotiations with management . they agreed to the following :\na group of food takeaway couriers working for deliveroo are taking legal steps in the uk to gain union recognition and workers ' rights .\nin a letter to deliveroo , seen by reuters , moyer - lee gave the firm 10 days to respond to the union\u2019s request .\njust seen a @ deliveroo cyclist in the dark , no lights and listening to his headphones . dangerous . surely against company policy ?\n@ deliveroo shocking service ! having a drivers strike and not telling us - cancelled order after waiting 1 . 5 hr # shit urltoken\nwe had been hearing about deliveroo\u2019s attempts to raise this round for months now , and our information came with several other interesting details .\n25 fastest rising startup of the year the winner is : deliveroo this uk - based high - growth unicorn shows there\u2019s a strong appetite for on - demand premium restaurant delivery . deliveroo is now in 65 cities and expected to hit \u00a3130 million in revenues in 2016 .\nand in november , a bbc one watchdog investigation found that deliveroo customers had their accounts hacked due to a third party data leak .\nthe best japanese from restaurant mamasan - bondi now delivered to your home and office via food delivery service deliveroo in sydney far east .\nthe \u2018gig economy\u2019 firm deliveroo\u2019s success comes on the back of an army of self - employed couriers . photograph : charles platiau / reuters\nif the union wins its claim , deliveroo riders could be entitled to a minimum wage , paid holiday , and other employment rights .\nhe said : \u201cdeliveroo has a strong relationship with riders and we strongly condemn the misleading claims and threats made by the iwgb , who misrepresent the views of the vast majority of riders who work with deliveroo , who it says earn on average well over the minimum wage .\nis the problem that couriers like kyaw are trying to use deliveroo as a full - time job when it is simply not designed for that purpose ? no , he insists . deliveroo treated him like an employee when it suited them . like when he came down with flu this march and emailed to say he wouldn\u2019t be able to do his shifts . deliveroo sent him this email : \u201cdue to your unavailability without any communication i have decided to terminate your services agreement with deliveroo . . . we will not return your deposit and process your final fees until you have worked your notice period , returned your equipment and shown that you have removed all deliveroo stickers from your delivery box . \u201d\ndeliveroo delivers food from thousands of restaurants which do not have their own delivery service such as pizza express , byron and gourmet burger kitchen .\ndeliveroo later apologized and said its riders could opt out of the new system , although the trials are continuing in areas such as camden .\nthis article was amended on 17 august 2016 to remove an incorrect reference to whistleblowers . two blogs which set out deliveroo\u2019s perspective can be found\ndeliveroo has also faced criticism for allegedly failing to provide cycle workers with adequate training or bike lights for deliveries made outside of daylight hours .\nmany customers who faced problems also complained about the lack of response from deliveroo customer service teams , and long hold times on the phone .\nthis update contains bug fixes . we make frequent improvements to the app . update to the latest version to make the most of deliveroo !\nif deliveroo secures the predicted injection of funds , the valuation could be as high as $ 1 . 5bn , according to sky news .\nlondon - based delivery company deliveroo has raised $ 275 million ( \u00a3200m ) in a new round of investment , the company has said .\ndeliveroo drivers protest at changes to how they are paid outside the food delivery company\u2019s office in central london . photograph : jonathan brady / pa\nwarne confirmed deliveroo defines its riders as \u2018independent contractors\u2019 , and said that is based on \u201ca level of flexibility that\u2019s given to the workforce\u201d .\ndeliveroo has been in the press lately , what with its funding raise last year and the departure of its cto and founder last month .\nunion bosses have written to the chief executive of deliveroo , william shu , to demand he raises the payment for a job by \u00a31 .\n24 best startup founders the winner is : deliveroo\u2019s founders will shu and greg orlowski will shu co - founded deliveroo in august 2012 with greg orlowski and since then they have proved a rock - star team , scaling a high - growth business and introducing new thinking to the market .\nthe fact that this is a corporate service with a dedicated account manager and options to set different parameters for users , spend , time and geography implies also that deliveroo will be charging a higher fee for deliveroo for business , which could also help the company with its overall margins .\nthis summer deliveroo riders in london went on a landmark wildcat strike in response to the sudden imposition of new contracts . at 10am on 10 august deliveroo sent an email to its \u2018contractors\u2019 : accept the new pay - per - delivery pay structure , it read , or you will be \u2018unassigned\u2019 . the riders immediately started organising , and at 5pm the same day a group of them assembled to protest outside the london deliveroo hq .\nthey way people work is changing and the uber and deliveroo model does suit some who want to work flexible hours , but there are concerns .\noff licenses and independent alcohol retailers process customer orders for heineken brands , which are collected by deliveroo riders and delivered to customers in 20 minutes .\nthe company also handed out share options worth nearly \u00a3500 , 000 to employees \u2013 not including deliveroo\u2019s couriers , who are all self - employed .\neineken has teamed up with deliveroo to offer home deliveries of its beers and ciders in the biggest deal of its kind by a major brewer .\nfood delivery firm deliveroo has moved into a new global headquarters in london as it transitions from being a small startup into a more serious corporation .\nthis would turn turn shu into one of the british tech sector\u2019s wealthiest entrepreneurs . deliveroo\u2019s plans are widely anticipated to include a stock market listing .\nlondon \u2014 there ' s an annoying \u2014 and often costly \u2014 problem facing the couriers who deliver your ubereats and deliveroo on - demand meals .\nprotesters have called for deliveroo customers to cook their own dinner , instead of paying for a meal delivery , and donate to the fund instead .\nthe tribunal will look at whether deliveroo riders are workers or independent contractors , which is what the firm ' s riders are classified as currently .\nanother driver said deliveroo had threatened him and his colleagues with being sacked unless they signed up to the new deal \u2013 something denied by the company .\nheineken and deliveroo expect brew house to be popular among people watching a match at home , or simply enjoying time with friends in the home environment .\none woman said on twitter she had ordered dinner via deliveroo for her sister \u201cas she just gave birth at home\u201d but her food failed to arrive .\n@ deliveroo just seen another one go past jamaica wharf - pedal bike - no helmet , no lights , pitch black . accident waiting to happen .\ndeliveroo launched in australia late last year and foodora grew into the australian market by acquiring local delivery company suppertime and rebranded as foodora in early march .\nfollowing a one day strike earlier in the month , deliveroo riders in brighton are now launching a full campaign with the help of the iwgb union .\nfootball\u2019s coming home \u2013 and you could win \u00a3200 of free deliveroo for you and your friends to enjoy during england \u2013 croatia . to enter , simply leave a comment with your favourite food to eat while watching football \u2013 and we\u2019ll announce the winner of the deliveroo watch party competition on wednesday at 4pm\nthe workplace health and safety regulator , safework nsw , received a complaint about deliveroo riders riding without lights at night in the sydney cbd in 2016 .\na deliveroo cyclist who spoke to fairfax media was being paid $ 16 an hour , plus a $ 2 . 50 drop - off fee per delivery .\nyes . the deliveroo contract states that contractors will be paid fortnightly . the foodora contract says that riders will be paid within 10 days of submitting an invoice .\nrestaurants on the deliveroo platform include brindisa , busaba eathai , carluccio\u2019s , cay tre , goodlife diner , gourmet burger kitchen , princi , rossopomodoro and tommi\u2019s burgers .\nhow much is the london living wage ? it\u2019s \u00a39 . 40 . @ deliveroo will pay you \u00a37 and let you bike with no lights ! yay ! urltoken\nfood delivery services deliveroo and foodora are facing the threat of a landmark court case alleging their couriers are grossly underpaid and illegally hired as contractors instead of employees .\nyesterday afternoon , deliveroo drivers took to the streets of central london as part of a day - long strike in protest against changes to their pay and conditions .\nat its most basic , it is playing to how people are already using deliveroo ( and competing services ) today . there are already many people ordering food to be delivered to offices during the day , as well as after hours , with much of that food getting expensed . deliveroo has created a product that will help companies get that practice under some kind of control , which could also potentially mean that deliveroo starts to get used more regularly in those business environments , too .\nbusiness development manager salaries at deliveroo can range from $ 58 , 147 - $ 62 , 545 . this estimate is based upon 1 deliveroo business development manager salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . see all business development manager salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\nduring a protest held by deliveroo workers yesterday in brighton , one rider said : \u201cthere is massive over - recruitment in many big cities but that brings problems .\nit follows a ruling last year in which uber drivers were determined to be employees not contractors , fuelling the iwgb to seek a similar ruling for deliveroo riders .\niwgb general secretary dr jason moyer - lee said it was seeking a collective bargaining agreement to allow the union to negotiate pay and terms and conditions with deliveroo managers .\ngig economy employers like uber and deliveroo claim their workers don ' t work for them but are rather independent contractors running their own businesses ,\nhe added .\na deliveroo spokesperson said : \u201cat deliveroo our aim is to create the best food delivery experience in the world . in 2015 , we invested significantly to help us achieve this . we launched in 10 new countries , drove further expansion in both new and existing markets and continued to develop and invest in improving our offering to customers .\nin a blog on deliveroo\u2019s website , will shu , the company co - founder , said he believes that average driver\u2019s fees will increase under the new pay scheme .\na spokesperson for deliveroo told the independent : \u201cwe are moving ahead with our trial as planned today with 70 per cent of riders in the trial zone opting in .\nwith their distinctive black and teal jackets , deliveroo riders have become a familiar sight on london streets since the firm started trading in 2013 , delivering food from restaurants .\na deliveroo spokeswoman said it paid its\nfreelance\nriders $ 16 an hour plus $ 2 . 50 per delivery and confirmed it did not pay other entitlements .\nthere are a number of food delivery services that deliveroo competes against today , from established players like just - eat and delivery hero ( and their many affiliate brands ) that offer a range of takeaway options , through to newer entrants that are aiming very much at the same market as deliveroo , like amazon restaurants and uber\u2019s ubereats .\ndeliveroo and the \u2018gig economy\u2019 is getting a bit orwellian the current state of the \u2018gig economy\u2019 has raised questions about the treatment of riders at the delivery company deliveroo . riders currently do not receive employer contributions to pensions , holiday pay and the company avoids paying employer\u2019s national insurance as riders are classified as \u2018independent suppliers\u2019 rather than \u2018workers\u2019 .\nbut questions remain about the safety procedures of deliveroo and foodora and whether these companies provide adequate training for their riders , many of who are international students and backpackers .\nhowever , following a ruling last year that uber drivers are employees not contractors , the independent workers union ( iwgb ) is seeking a similar ruling for deliveroo riders .\nthe 55 , 000 square foot office on cannon street in the city of london \u2014 a part of the city jammed with banks and law firms \u2014 is currently home to around 600 deliveroo employees . however , there ' s space for deliveroo to accommodate the 300 additional engineers that it plans to hire before the end of the year .\nalthough an agreement has been met between the striking couriers and deliveroo , it ' s possible that tensions could flare up again . mags dewhurst , head of the iwgb , told vice :\nwe will prepare from september the 14th and continue fighting for sure . people are not happy with deliveroo and no one trusts the management .\nharoun hickman said :\nso deliveroo ' s site and app are down + the order is already 25 mins late with no communication of any problems to me .\non monday , shu already apologised for allowing the pay dispute between its couriers and the firm to escalate , saying deliveroo couriers were the \u201clife - blood\u201d of the company .\nanecdotally , drivers we\u2019ve interviewed who have made the leap to uber from deliveroo tell us the pay is better \u2014 meaning uber\u2019s competing by sacrificing margin to gain market share .\ndeliveroo is expected to hit revenues of \u00a3130m this year , helped by an exclusive deal signed over the summer with pizza express , one of the uk\u2019s largest takeaway restaurants .\n\u201cthey\u2019ll have to work hard to maintain momentum to win in this , because it\u2019s a long term process if deliveroo decide to dig in their heels , \u201d he added .\n\u2018average wages have been nosediving for all the couriers . \u2019 deliveroo and uber eats workers protest in bordeaux , march 2017 . photograph : georges gobet / afp / getty images\nit lets customers order food from restaurants which may not otherwise offer takeaway services , and deliveroo staff pledge to bring it directly to their home or office within just 30 minutes .\na deliveroo spokeswoman said it was not engaged in sham contracting and that most drivers were\nworking with us around other commitments such as studying and running a small business .\nfairfax media has also found that the australian business register has suspended some deliveroo contractors ' abns , after questioning them about the nature of their work and relationship with the company .\nthis summer saw the london launch of ubereats - a new food delivery platform to rival deliveroo . yesterday ubereats drivers took their first strike action . here\u2019s a round - up .\nthe push for collective bargaining and union recognition follows a protest this summer by the group of deliveroo riders angry at proposed changes to the company\u2019s payment model . deliveroo is currently trailing a switch from pay - per - hour to pay - per - delivery , and the riders argued this risked them working for below minimum wage during quieter times of day .\nin the meanwhile , he noted there are a raft of other pending gig economy courier hearings set to take place before \u2014 and thus feed into \u2014 a deliveroo rider tribunal .\ndeliveroo , questioned alongside executives from amazon , uber , and hermes , told mps it would drop a contract clause designed to prevent riders from challenging the company in the courts .\nin its latest funding round , deliveroo raised $ 100 million for its restaurant delivery service . here are the five things you need to know about the london start - up .\ndeliveroo has recieved criticism for being part of the\ngig\neconomy where drivers get paid the minimum wage and no benefits . as stefan stern in the guardian put it :\ndeliveroo contends that riders have bargained these rights for greater flexibility in their work . but critics have pointed out the company makes riders buy and wear a uniform , agree to shifts in advance and accept rates set by deliveroo \u2013 traits more commonly associated with workers rather than independent suppliers . the company is currently involved in a tribunal that could change the status of its riders and also faces substantial regulatory risk from the taylor review of modern employment practices . deliveroo must tread carefully or risk provoking change in the current regulatory regime it operates within .\ncontractors are responsible for paying their own tax . any income over the $ 18 , 200 tax - free threshold that you receive from riding for foodora or deliveroo will be taxed .\nriders are earning as little as $ 10 an hour to collect food and deliver it to deliveroo customers and $ 14 an hour plus a small delivery fee to work for foodora .\nhowever , fairfax media has acquired a recent deliveroo rider contract that shows no hourly rate , with the rider ' s wage made up entirely of a $ 10 fee per delivery .\ndeliveroo and foodora are on - demand delivery services that let customers place online orders for food from restaurants , and then deliver their orders through local networks of courier cyclists or drivers .\ndeliveroo contracts tend to be about $ 16 an hour plus $ 2 . 50 delivery fees , and another one is $ 18 an hour plus $ 2 . 50 .\nfairfax media observed deliveroo and foodora riders cycling on busy footpaths , ignoring red lights and checking phones in traffic in the sydney suburbs of surry hills and newtown on a friday night .\ndeliveroo has been embroiled in a row over the status of its workers . it has argued its delivery riders are self - employed contractors , but some want full rights as employees .\nfor that reason , the iwgb says today\u2019s protest will target a company recruitment office in north london \u2014 to try to ensure the protest reaches the ears of potential new deliveroo recruits .\na deliveroo official said : \u201call of our riders work with us flexibly , often around other commitments , such as studying , family or additional work commitments . \u201d some 85 per cent of couriers have told deliveroo they use it for \u201ca supplementary income , or short - term flexible work\u201d . she also said that previous trials of the piece - rate system found that couriers\u2019 earnings were up to 2 . 1 times higher at the busiest times , with \u201cour most efficient riders\u201d making \u00a315 - \u00a318 an hour . she added that safety was deliveroo\u2019s \u201ctop priority\u201d .\ndozens of deliveroo drivers protested outside the company ' s central london headquarters on thursday ( 11 august ) in a bitter dispute over a change in the way staff are to be paid .\ndeliveroo has continued to report\nrapid\ngrowth in the uk and around the world , despite competing in a crowded marketplace that includes the likes of uber , amazon and justeat , .\ndeliveroo drivers took to the streets of central london on thursday last week in response to changes to payment schemes , having been told that accepting new terms was a\ncompulsory requirement\n.\nkyaw , a boyish - looking 30 - year - old , has been working for deliveroo for about nine months . he works 40 - 50 hours a week over six days and makes \u00a3400 - \u00a3450 before tax , motorbike insurance and maintenance . in most parts of london , deliveroo schedules shifts , which couriers agree a week in advance . they must work at least two of friday , saturday and sunday evenings ( though deliveroo says shifts can be moved around when necessary ) . they are paid \u00a37 an hour plus \u00a31 a delivery , tips and petrol .\nthe new pay scheme , which will pay \u00a33 . 75 per delivery , begins on monday . deliveroo argue that the scheme gives drivers more flexibility to work as and when they want .\nhey , apologies for the level of customer service you experienced with us . we would love for you to give us another try , please reach us on 0203 699 9977 , support @ deliveroo . co . uk , twitter or facebook urltoken / urltoken so that we can further look into it and prevent it from occurring again . we hope you continue to use deliveroo .\non friday , the company was criticised by the shadow business secretary , jon trickett , who accused deliveroo of \u201coffering a return to a victorian system which has no place in modern britain\u201d .\nworkers for the takeaway delivery firm deliveroo have staged a sixth day of protests over a new pay deal , saying concessions only apply to those who are willing to work in new areas .\ndeliveroo riders have been celebrating after the company confirmed it would not force them to sign new contracts agreeing to a trial pay scheme that could see them earn barely half the national living wage .\nin august , deliveroo started paying riders per delivery rather than per hour , which was described as a piecemeal \u201cvictorian system\u201d by the opposition labor party and sparked opposition from some of its riders .\ndeliveroo are a joy to work with . our corporate account is very simple to manage , and the account managers have helped whenever we need them . ordering food has never been so easy !\nin the cases of both hermes and deliveroo , workers are technically self - employed freelancers \u2013 meaning the firm does not have to pay the minimum wage or take responsibility for their safety . as an anonymous deliveroo rider wrote in the guardian yesterday :\nin the event of an accident or injury , we ' re completely alone and have no access to legal help or sick pay .\nafter mps waded into the dispute in august , deliveroo offered concessions , including the chance to opt out of the pilot scheme and stick to current terms of \u00a37 per hour and \u00a31 per delivery .\nfinal decision on pay will be taken at the end of the trial scheme on 14 september . at this stage 280 of the 3 , 000 deliveroo riders in london are participating in the trial .\n\u201cwe want to force deliveroo into a collective bargaining agreement with the union so that we can negotiate pay and terms and conditions for our members , \u201d said iwgb general secretary jason moyer - lee .\n( as is the rule with gig economy platform operators , deliveroo workers \u2014 the company refers to them as \u201criders\u201d \u2014 are also not offered employment benefits such as sick pay or holiday pay . )\n\u201cthat is dreadful in this day and age and it is time deliveroo sat up and took notice of our concerns because the company would be hit badly from any action we took against it . \u201d\nwith the situation showing no sign of dissipating , deliveroo confirmed on tuesday it will allow couriers to work under their existing contracts instead of being forced to take part in the new trial pay scheme .\nmy ordinary pay would have been much higher [ on the award ] . . . and with the sunday rate i should have been getting $ 44 an hour ,\nthe deliveroo rider said .\nyoung workers centre co - ordinator keelia\u200b fitzpatrick said her legal team had interviewed dozens of deliveroo and foodora delivery workers in recent months . she said pay rates varied depending on when the contracts were struck .\ndeliveroo , an upmarket on - demand food delivery service , has exploded in popularity since it was founded in 2013 by william shu , a former investment banker , and ex - software developer greg orlowski .\nwe ' ve become used to seeing their turquoise and black jackets and bags zipping between cars on the streets of london and other cities , but to see hundreds of them gathered en masse like this was unprecedented and striking . many held pieces of a4 paper with printed or hand - written slogans reading\nno slavery\n,\nreject greedy deliveroo\n, and\nno riders , no deliveroo\n.\ndeliveroo delivers food from thousands of restaurants that do not have their own delivery service . its clients include pizza express , byron and gourmet burger kitchen . the company charges customers \u00a32 . 50 per delivery .\nlast month a uk parliamentary committee also announced a review of workers rights , noting \u201cgrowing questions around the status of those working in the \u2018on - demand\u2019 economy , for businesses such as uber and deliveroo\u201d .\ndrivers held signs saying\ndeliveroo or slaveroo\n, with one shouting on a megaphone :\nthey ' re cutting our pay and we ' re making them millions . it ' s not fair .\nthe maker of bulmers and kronenbourg is hoping to tap the rapidly growing market by establishing a new brand called brew house , which will be listed as a separate outlet selling only heineken products on deliveroo\u2019s websites .\na spokesperson said :\non friday just after 2pm a third party technology provider went down for just under an hour , affecting deliveroo and a number of other apps , websites and customer service lines globally .\n\u201cthe deliveroo riders are not asking for anything unreasonable . they deserve the right to the national minimum wage , a fair contract and paid annual leave . these riders have the full support of the iwgb . \u201d\nhundreds of cyclists have signed up to work for deliveroo , a british company recently valued at $ 715 million , and foodora , whose german parent company delivery hero claims to be worth more than $ 4 billion .\nusing the principle of unlimited scalability combined with freely - available platforms upon which to found new cooperatives , blockchain - managed digital platform cooperatives have the potential to grow even more rapidly and have even more influence than modern monoliths like uber . iwgb is able to work with deliveroo riders in north london , teamsters 117 operate in seattle \u2013 imagine a worker - owned deliveroo which can be transplanted instantly to any city in the world .\nthe protestors have apparently been offloading some of the associated organization and negotiation logistics onto the independent workers union ( iwgb ) couriers & logistics branch , which claims to have acted as their representatives in talks with deliveroo .\non this point warne claimed safety is \u201ca number one priority\u201d for deliveroo , noting the company is working with road safety charities , and runs trials for new drivers who sign up to make deliveries via the platform .\nearlier this month the startup , which was founded in 2013 , closed a $ 275 million series e round of funding \u2014 a new financing round which we reported as valuing deliveroo at close to $ 1 billion .\nthe recent successful strike conducted by riders of the uk delivery startup deliveroo offers a good chance to look at these questions in a practical case , outside generic and buzzword - laden discussions about the future of work .\nmany food delivery businesses are just online marketplaces for takeaway restaurants . deliveroo aims to partner with premium restaurants that don\u2019t typically provide delivery . they even deliver from the michelin - starred indian restaurant in marylebone , trishna .\ndeliveroo uses an army of self - employed cyclists and motorcyclists to get food from a to b . the couriers provide their own transport and smartphones and are not eligible for sick pay or holiday pay . one courier\nwe truly believe - and have seen in previous trials - that average rider fees will increase ,\nwrote deliveroo ceo and cofounder will shu in a blog post on deliveroo ' s website on tuesday .\nindeed , in areas where we have launched this trial , rider fees have increased by over \u00a32 per hour . in addition , riders have earned more than what they previously made , in aggregate , working less hours .\nthe bbc has seen a letter from the independent workers union of great britain ( iwgb ) , on behalf of riders in north london , asking deliveroo for recognition for the union to bargain on behalf of the group .\nan error message on the site read :\nwe ' re just doing some work behind the scenes to make deliveroo better for you and should be back up and running again soon . please check back shortly !\nso don\u2019t expect your deliveroo meal to arrive via drone any time soon : shu gave no timeframe for when the tech might find its way to its customers . it hasn\u2019t got any further than \u201ca few meetings . \u201d\nthe investment would come as deliveroo launches a new funding round , less than a year after it raised \u00a3210m in a move that is believed to have put its valuation at around $ 1bn and given it \u201cunicorn\u201d status .\nthe iwgb union represented the deliveroo riders in negotiations and helped to organize a crowdfunding campaign for a strike fund to cover riders for loss of income during their protest . but the latest move aims to put the union\u2019s representation on a formal footing \u2014 if it can gain legal recognition to act on behalf of the deliveroo riders . although that\u2019s a big if , judging by one employment lawyer we spoke to ( see his comments below ) .\nbut for today we must take lessons from iwgb and teamsters 117 , from the productive anger of wildcat deliveroo riders and the highly organised abda . we need solidarity from big unions to absorb organisational and legal costs associated with taking on modern giants like uber and deliveroo . we need highly organised workers who are willing to take the time \u2013 and risk their jobs \u2013 to re - establish legal precedents for workers\u2019 rights in the digital platform age .\nif half of drivers in the area sign up , deliveroo will be forced to recognise the union . it will be the first collective bargaining agreement in the \u201cgig economy\u201d , setting a precedent for others to demand further rights .\nin response to concerns deliveroo spokesperson told urltoken it takes the safety of its cyclist community very seriously ,\nconstantly looking for ways to improve it and provide the training and kit necessary to stay safe on the road\n.\nfor now , there has been a lot of competition between deliveroo and ubereats in markets like london , not just to secure restaurants for delivery and to find loyal customers , but also to pick up drivers to complete orders .\nsecond , the ubereats contractors who followed the deliveroo riders\u2019 action a few weeks later , in collaboration with iwgb and its sister union united voices of the world ( uvw is another young union predominantly comprised of migrant workers ) .\ndavid allen , a creative director for a jewellery company , wrote : \u201cfood is now half an hour late ! i bet it will be cold @ deliveroohelp this was my first @ deliveroo experience too ! so sad . \u201d\nbut if it does , it risks bolstering support for the protest group now organizing to try to unionize . although deliveroo claims the new payment model has proved popular with a majority of the riders who have been trialling it .\nan australian business number is a unique 11 digit number used to register a business with the australian business register . both deliveroo and foodora\u2019s contracts stipulate that a contractor must register an abn in order to be engaged by the company .\nian mccarroll said on twitter he was left to eat shepherd\u2019s pie after the long delivery delay . he wrote on twitter : \u201cordered @ deliveroo an hour ago and just found out it\u2019s not coming cos their system is down . \u201d\nin a tweet tonight deliveroo said :\nour systems are currently offline . . . we ' re working on the issues and hope to be up and running as soon as possible ,\nthe company tweeted on tuesday night .\non sunday , the department for business , energy and industrial strategy insisted deliveroo employees must be paid the national living wage of \u00a37 . 20 an hour unless a court or hm revenue and customs defines them as self - employed .\nin a tell - all piece for the guardian in june , one deliveroo driver said that because there is no cash handover \u2013 payment on the website or app is by card \u2013 tips for workers at the company are rare .\nbbc news has covered our partnership with tripadvisor so customers can now order through deliveroo by clicking the \u2018order online\u2019 button on a restaurant page . congrats to the partnerships team for launching this across 12 countries and 20 , 000 restaurants !\nthe criticisms of deliveroo come after the guardian revealed last month that hermes , britain\u2019s second - biggest parcel company , is paying some of its couriers at levels equivalent to below the national living wage because they are self - employed .\ndeliveroo rowed back on a controversial contract clause on wednesday as it gave evidence to mps alongside executives from amazon , uber , and hermes . dan warne , md of deliveroo in the uk , said the company would scrap a clause in its contract , first reported by buzzfeed news last year , that is intended to prevent riders from making a claim in an employment tribunal or court \u201cin which it is contended you are either an employee or a worker\n."]}
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", "topic": 20}], "title": "john lysaght and co .", "paragraphs": ["messrs . john b . champion and sons , dursley . john b . champion and sons\nlysaght purchased the australian iron & steel ( ais ) plant at port kembla . john lysaght australia technical department opened in newcastle\nbizdojo , the second largest co - working space provider in australasia behind wework , has been operating gridakl\u2019s john lysaght building since day one and will continue to do so , co - founder jonah merchant says .\n5 . john : son of john ; m . , in 1778 , mary anne . dau . of george connor , of ballybricken house , co . cork .\nthe lysaght building has been sitting on the corner of pakenham st west and halsey st since the 1920s , taking its name from the original tenant , the john lysaght steel company .\nabstract messrs . walter reid and co . , ltd . , who have been the local agents for messrs . john lysaght for over 50 years , have been advised that at newport\nthe lysaght building on the corner of pakenham street west and halsey street was built in the 1920s and it derives its name from the original tenant in the space , the john lysaght steel company .\nballyvorda ( h1631 ) a house on the stackpoole estate , occupied by john lysaght at the time of griffith ' s valuation when it was valued at \u00a39 . john comber records that mary , sister of cornelius o ' brien of birchfield , married john lysaght of ballyvorda . see urltoken a house is still located at the site .\nmessrs . w . sisson and company , gloucester . w . sisson and co\n1921 gkn had acquired most of the preference shares in john lysaght as well as 99 % of the ordinary shares [ 15 ] .\njohn lysaght established a central selling agency in melbourne , australia through which all australian sales were made . other branches followed in other australian states\ntommy graham , with jonathan bardon , marc geagan , john gibney and conor mcnamara .\nthe westinghouse brake and saxby signal company , chippenham . westinghouse brake and saxby signal co\nthe gloucester railway carriage and wagon company , gloucester . gloucester railway carriage and wagon co\nnational library of ireland : blake butler papers , include envelopes containing pedigrees of related families - lysaght of co clare . go ms 521\nbluescope and lysaght are trademarks of bluescope steel limited abn 16 000 011 058 .\nwilliam royse lysaght was chairman of john lysaght , steel makers , originally in wolverhampton , but moved lock , stock and barrel to newport , south wales . he owned chepstow castle , chepstow race course and lived at castleford , at chepstow .\nlysaght . - on april 27 , 1945 , at chepstow , mon . , william royse lysaght , of castleford , chepstow aged 86 .\nsiblings were sidney royse lysaght ( m . katherine clarke ) and herbert royse lysaght ( 1862 - 1940 ) , m . ( 1892 ) ellen lydiard .\n7 . john - arthur , of mount north , co . cork , the fifth baron : son of george ; chief of the sept in 1865 .\ntoday ' s bluescope has evolved from the integration of three pioneer companies in the australian steel industry - broken hill proprietary ltd ( bhp ) , john lysaght australia pty ltd ( john lysaght ) and australian iron & steel ltd ( ais ) - and the acquisitions of new zealand steel , and , in north america , butler manufacturing and the imsa group of companies .\n~ started late 1985 by john turton , of ashburton . first manufactured diesel buses .\nbill coughlin is co - founder and practicing physical therapist at first step physical therapy .\na strange kind of glory : the easter rising in co . galway and its context\nother co - working spaces like the crate on the north shore , level one in devonport and level two in parnell are expanding the co - working options in the city . and bizdojo now has seven co - working sites across new zealand .\nthe refurbished lysaght building will house more innovative ict and digital businesses in the gridakl precinct .\nmessrs . r . a . lister and company , dursley . r . a . lister and co\nthe company of john lysaght still exists in australia , run by cousins , but ceased in the uk when taken over by guest keen and nettlefold ( gkn ) , and subsequently by british steel .\nbhp - gkn holdings ltd established to hold 50 / 50 ownership of lysaght .\n\u201cin many ways we have focused on that \u2018co\u2019 in co - working . beyond a shared space , we investigate and instigate the means to create community , collaboration and connection . \u201d\n1955 private sale of john lysaght ' s scunthorpe works by the holding and realisation agency to gkn including the wholly - owned subsidiary scunthorpe rod mill ltd . [ 20 ] [ 21 ]\nmany auckland hubs are gravitating towards the waterfront , such as gridakl ' s 1500sqm of co - working space in the recently refurbished lysaght building . nearby , a new 8 , 500sqm co - working hub is being developed by precinct properties .\n@ national museum of ireland - country life , castlebar , co . mayo , 16 january , 2015 tommy graham with conor mcnamara , jim herlihy , sarah - anne buckley and john cunningham\nhistory ireland hedge school @ the history festival , duckett\u2019s grove , co . carlow\nbristow , wadley & co . , ltd . , glass & decorators ' merch\nnewport & south wales tube co . ltd . , manufctrs of weldless steel tubes\nnewport town council have unanimously decided to confer the freedom of the borough upon mr . w . r . lysaght , c . b . e . , j . p . , a former high sheriff of monmouthshire , managing director of john lysaght , ltd .\nflanagan , john . kilfenora a history . [ the author ] , 1992 : 120 - 123\nwith francis devine , ann matthews , d . r . o\u2019connor lysaght & niamh puirs\u00e9il\nmake your great outdoors even greater ! lysaght living\u00ae has a structure for every occasion .\nroof and wall cladding in five lysaght\u00ae profiles is a feature of the newly redeveloped royal melbourne showgrounds .\nit all started back in 1857 when a 25 - year - old irishman by the name of john lysaght saw potential in corrugated iron sheeting , and started exporting it to australia under the trademark \u201corb\u201d .\nmagazine noted that the petroleum executive john j . o ' connor had favored a spinoff of his division\nthey replace beer brand john smith ' s , the race ' s backers from 2005 to 2013 .\ngridakl\u2019s initial bizdojo - led john lysaght building houses 78 businesses , startups and entrepreneurs , and generator , a co - working space company , will house an additional 300 businesses in the new madden street and mason brothers buildings opening in wynyard quarter in september . a huge amount of corporate space and facilities are also under construction in the area .\na mock - up of the lysaght building in its new role as an innovation hub .\n@ the electric picnic , stradbally , co . laois , sun 1 sept 2 . 45pm\nspecifically designed for collaboration , co - working is taking corporate real estate by storm globally .\nview of the outer wall of the central keep of dunamase castle , co . laois .\nview of the outer ( foreground ) and inner gatehouses ( background of dunamase castle , co . laois .\nmr . william royce lysaght died at chepstow yesterday , aged 86 . he was a former chairman and managing director of john lysaght ltd . , iron and steel manufacturers , newport , mon . , a director of guest , keen and nettlefolds and past president of the iron and steel institute . he claimed he had been a principal in the industry longer than any living person .\n\u201cgenerator will work alongside existing operator , bizdojo , the founding partner of gridakl , which tenants and supports almost 100 predominately high - tech startups at the john lysaght building , having started out with just four resident businesses . \u201d\n76 savage john s . , m . b . , b . ch . , physician & surgn , rosedale\n2 . john lysaght ( 2 ) , who was a cornet in lord inchiquin ' s army ; m . mary , the dau . of nicholas macdermod o ' hurley , of knocklong , co . limerick . was engaged fighting against his country at knock - na - ness , 13th november , 1647 .\n\u2191 boyns , t . ( 2004 - 09 - 23 ) . lysaght , john ( 1832\u20131895 ) , manufacturer of sheet iron . oxford dictionary of national biography . retrieved 30 jan . 2018 , from urltoken .\nco - working is a trend that has been quickly gathering pace . it ranges from grassroots gatherings of lonesome freelancers and entrepreneurs , to commercial co - working centres where you can rent facilities on hourly , weekly and monthly basis .\nwilliam royse lysaght c . b . e . ( 1858 - 1945 ) | wikitree free family tree\nthe refurbished historic building , mason brothers , and the newly - built 12 madden street \u2013 both owned by developer , precinct properties \u2013 will join the john lysaght building to enhance the gridakl innovation ecosystem and stimulate further growth in auckland\u2019s thriving technology sector .\n1971 john lysaght ( australia ) pty ltd was restructured by gkn as a joint venture with b . h . p . so that its development at westernport could be financed separately from the parent company [ 23 ] .\njonathan rice , co - founder of recruitment company rice consulting , started his co - working journey as a one - man band , claiming his spot in the generator building ahead of its 2011 launch .\nnational library of ireland . reports on private collections : butler of castlecrine papers , includes reference to lysaght family & lands in co clare , rental of 1720 & pedigree of fitzgeralds of carrigoran . report no 270\n\u2022 john lysaght building is a hub for startups , pre - startups , founders , and entrepreneurs . the lysaght building at gridakl combines event space , a tech cafe and coworking provided by bizdojo . with a focus on helping entrepreneurs take an idea into inception and then into growth \u2013 learning events , meet ups and access to specialist advisors are a key component . much of the activity is open to the wider tech and innovation eco - system , so the benefit of gridakl lysaght extends far beyond the boundaries of the building .\nhe says the co - working space at gridakl will allow employers and employees to work in a challenging environment humming with creativity and opportunity .\n1966 the lysaght name was still in use by gkn to identify works such as scunthorpe [ 22 ] .\nw . r . lysaght ' s institute , sec . , t . crowther ; steward wm . davies\n6 . george : son of john ( no . 5 ) ; m . elizabeth , dau . of samuel knight .\npage created by john cardinal ' s second site v6 . 1 . 2 . | graphics by carla ' s graphic designs\ntwo of the renovation principals , daniel khong ( left ) and simon dodd , on the first level of the lysaght building .\n@ wood bros caf\u00e9 , f\u00e9ile brian boru , killaloe , co . clare sat . 5 july , 7pm\ngenerator ' s founder ryan wilson says corporates are also starting to see the benefits of co - working .\nbayley ' s national commercial director john church says it was clear the leasing model was evolving and those providing more flexible terms would be the winners .\njackie frampton , of white fox and jones , representing creditors eni and lysaght , told the court designline appeared to be trading while insolvent and probably had been for some time .\ndesignline has been battling creditors , seeking to wind up the company since february . a group of about six banded together and included eni engineering and window maker lysaght who brought the liquidation applications yesterday and were supported by pricewaterhousecoopers and others . it was revealed in court eni was owed $ 870 , 000 and lysaght $ 975 , 000 .\nknight says people have been able to hire serviced offices for a long time , but co - working is different .\nthe lysaght building is owned by waterfront auckland , which has spent $ 6 million revamping the building for new commercial tenants .\ntue 29 jan 1929 - morning bulletin ( rockhampton , qld . : 1878 - 1954 ) page 6 - lysaght institute .\n1919 lysaghts were still in control of various branches of the business but the trustees of the late john lysaght sold the ordinary shares ( the great majority of the issued shares ) to the chairman mr seymour berry and his friends [ 11 ] ( d . r . llewellyn , and viscountess rhondda ) .\ngridakl reached capacity within four months of opening in the polperro building in may 2014 and the resident businesses will be moving nearby into the refurbished john lysaght building on the corner of halsey st and pakenham st west in december . polperro will be demolished for apartments , as outlined in the wynyard quarter masterplan .\nryan wilson , the founder and chief executive of generator , says the new gridakl buildings are designed specifically to promote the co - working experience .\nmerchant puts the rapid growth in co - working down to changes in technology that allow flexibility , and the cost - effective way of working .\ndagang petroleum administration bureau ; perusahaan pertambangan minyak and gas bumi negara ; sinopec shengli oilfield dynamic group company ltd . ; komineft joint stock co . ; da qing petroleum administrative bureau ; exxon mobil corporation ; eastern oil joint stock co . ; yamburggazdobycha ltd . ; shell transport and trading company plc ; uzbekneftegaz state holding co ; petrom s . a ; fushun coal mine bureau ; sonat offshore s . a .\nrecorded at @ the allingham arts festival , abbey arts centre , ballyshannon , co . donegal . sat . 10 nov .\nmatt knight is the director of sharedspace . co . nz , a website which specialises in connecting people with unused space .\nmorning bulletin ( rockhampton , qld . : 1878 - 1954 ) , tue 29 jan 1929 , page 6 - lysaght institute .\n@ verbal arts centre , bishop street within , derry sat 21 june , 7 . 30pm sylvie kleinman , breand\u00e1n macsuibhne , ian mcbride , john gibney\nof the original works only frodingham and redbourn managed to survive . the appleby company was taken over by frodingham in 1912 , and in 1931 the north lincoln works which had been sold to stewarts and lloyds were purchased by the united steel companies ltd . , the parent of the appleby - frodingham steel company . the lindsey works were closed by the end of the century and trent passed to a leeds solicitor upon dawes\u2019 bankruptcy in 1887 , and then via firth brown and john lysaght to the appleby - frodingham steel co . who demolished the plant .\nwe\u2019ve never rested on our laurels though . our commitment to making quality products and putting customers at the centre of everything we do has guided our thinking since john\u2019s humble beginnings .\nand in the workplace , an increasing number of start - ups and freelancers are refusing to take leases or hang out a shingle . they ' re into co - working .\nthe two - time irish gold cup winner carlingford lough , trained by john kiely , will run in either the irish national or the punchestown gold cup .\nwaterfront aucklands lysaght building has gone from housing a steel company to providing space for ict and digital start - ups in the wynyard quarter ' s innovation precinct .\ncecil stacpoole kenny gives a detailed account of the family history of this family in ms 2110 , national library of ireland . he refers to andrew lysaght of kilcornan and summerville , a noted duellist , who married mary finucane , a sister of the honourable mathias finucane of ennistymon . andrew lysaght died in 1782 and his only daughther and heiress married george stacpoole of cragbrien in 1767 . weir writes that the lysaghts of kilcornan and ballyvorda , county clare were closely related and that james lysaght of kilcornan had a son frank ruadh lysaght , reputedly a leading united irishman . burke ' s irish family records refers to walter lysaght , another son of james , who married lucinda stacpoole daughter of george hogan stacpoole of cragbrien in the early 19th century . they lived at summerville , parish of killaspuglonane , barony of corcomroe , in the early 19th century . the lysaghts were resident at ballyvorda from the early 19th century and at the time of griffith ' s valuation andrew lysaght held land in the parishes of kilmoon , barony of burren and kilfenora , barony of corcomroe . in the 1870s the representatives of andrew lysaght of ballyvourdan , liscannor , owned 933 acres in county clare .\nalthough online republic aren\u2019t in a co - working environment , magnusson says their open plan set up encourages as much team interaction as possible .\nmr . w . r . lysaght , one of the best known figures in the steel industry , died yesterday at chepstow , aged 86 .\nhe says networking opportunities and serendipitous conversations that take place in co - working spaces aren ' t as readily achievable when you ' re not immersed in that environment .\nin 1856 it made for the government ordinary iron armour plates up to 4 . 5 in . thick , but it subsequently abandoned this manufacture . this trade was afterwards taken up and developed by the larger firms of john brown and co and charles cammell and co with their iron plates up to 18 in . thick , and their patent compound iron and steel plates . improvements in guns and in shells had called for heavier armour , which was made by machine tools of such an elaborate character that a long purse alone could meet the capital expenditure . the first bessemer ingots made in sheffield were sent to parkgate to be rolled .\nlewis , samuel . a topographical dictionary of ireland . london : s . lewis & co . , 1837 : ii , 92 ( ballykeale )\n@ history festival of ireland , borris house , co . carlow 7pm fri 5 june patrick geoghegan , jane wellesley , lar joye , hugh gough\nbut beyond that , he says technological changes have been a catalyst for the bigger social changes powering the ongoing global interest in co - working .\nherbert royse lysaght ( 1862 - 1940 ) , manufacturer , was born on 15 december 1862 at clifton , near bristol , england , son of thomas royse lysaght , architect , and his wife emily sophia , n\u00e9e moss . he was educated at bristol public grammar school . migrating to sydney , he joined the commercial banking co . of sydney in september 1883 . after working mainly at head office and at bathurst in 1885 - 89 , he went as manager to berrigan in october 1891 and to maclean in september 1896 . at all saints ' cathedral , bathurst , on 26 october 1892 he married ellen zoe lydiard . lysaght resigned from the bank on 15 april 1899 .\n\u201cfrom the rustic masonry to the worn beams in the building\u2019s roof , the lysaght building has immense charm and it\u2019s great to be able to honour that with this refurbishment . \u201d\nit ' s estimated by 2025 , 10 per cent of workplaces could be co - shared and from a landlord ' s perspective , this opens up some big possibilities .\nfor twenty five years he was chairman of the sheet trade committee . he was also chairman of joseph sankey and sons , ltd . , and a director of bayliss , jones and bayliss , the london board of broken hill propietary , ltd . , guest keen and nettlefolds , ltd . and john carrington and sons ltd .\nlysaght corrugated iron helped build the nation\u2019s domestic and industrial landscape . there\u2019s the iconic shearing shed , the classic outback dunny . and who isn\u2019t warmed by the comforting sound of rain on a corrugated roof ?\ntoday , lysaght\u00ae products help build everything from garden sheds , carports and new homes , to large commercial and industrial projects . and , in addition to roofing , our product range now also includes walling , gutters and downpipes , purlins , fences , structural formwork and home improvement products .\nattracting a co - working hub or even running one of their own is a prospect . even half - occupied shopping malls are seeing the potential .\nconservatively , the demand for co - working space could potentially rise more than eight - fold over this period if current global trends continue .\nsceptics had feared that with recent negative headlines about the deaths of horses in the grand nationals of 2011 and 2012 , plus the economic climate , finding a replacement for john smith ' s might be hard .\nhe draws a distinction between shared space - often businesses with a couple of extra desks wanting to offset their rent - and dedicated co - working hubs , which are usually open - planned and deliberately collaborative .\na presentation has been made to mr . george charlton of stokeford , who has retired after 34 years service with the bedlington coal co . , ltd .\nit ' s great the community can finally access lysaght once again . it was such a pivotal building for members of the community all those years ago and to have it restored is just fantastic .\na recent report by real estate firm bayleys found auckland\u2019s co - working spaces have grown from 1 , 400 square metres in 2011 to 13 , 800 in 2016 .\nthey thought the best way to start was in a co - working space first , figure out how much space they needed , and then look to take a space in their own time .\nhodkinson , b . 2003 . a sunnary account of work at the rock of dunamse , co . laois . in j . r . kenyon and k . o\u2019conor ( eds ) the medeival castle in ireland and wales . dublin .\no\u2019riley says the buy - in that the concept has had from all sectors , with co - working spaces popping up all over the city , is \u201cwhat success looks like\u201d .\nnational library of ireland : abstracts of documents , pedigrees and history of the kenny and related families , in particular the lysaght family of kilcornan , ballyvorda , summervillea & kilcorney , compiled by cecil s . kenny in 1914 . mss 2108 - 2110\nnewton , chambers and co own blast furnaces , as well as their famous collieries . they have designed cottages built of cast - iron plates which compete with the steel houses associated with the name of lord weir .\nhe says there is a shortage of workers in the ict and technology , tourism and hospitality , construction and engineering , and food and beverage ( technologists ) .\ncombining elegant heritage style with state - of - the - art performance , lysaght baroque\u2122 cladding was the perfect choice for a new roof on the glorious old treasure that is stanthorpe post office .\njohn received his doctorate in physical therapy from long island university brooklyn campus in 2013 , being recognized with the dean\u2019s award for clinical excellence . he previously received his b . s . in exercise science from elon university .\nwhen nbrs architecture and cockram construction were tasked with comprehensively transforming a 1959 swimming centre into a state - of - the - art aquatic facility , they turned to the lysaght team and corrosion - resistant , lightweight and cost - effective permalite\u00ae aluminium products to deliver a range of superb roofing solutions .\nbut because most co - working hubs offer casual drop - in services , there is an element of uncertainty about the revenue . and there is a mind - shift involved in moving away from conventional leasing , wilson says .\n4 . john : son of nicholas ; was m . p . for charleville ; and was created\nbaron lisle ,\non the 18th september , 1758 ; m . catherine , dau . of chief baron deane , of the irish court of exchequer ; and d . in 1781 .\n3 . nicholas : son of john ( no . 2 ) ; was captain of a troop of horse , and was mortally wounded at the boyne ; died in september following . this nicholas m . grace , dau . of colonel holmes , of kilmallock .\ninternationally , the blossoming co - working industry is expected to reach 12 , 000 locations by the end of the year . in new zealand there ' s at least 13 big players in auckland and growing number in other cities .\n1912 john lysaght ' s plant was opened to the north of scunthorpe away from the main concentrations of iron works and existing quarries [ 6 ] . the works consisted of ironstone mines , 96 semet solvay coke ovens , with an output capacity of 3 , 000 tons of coke per week , two blast furnaces of 700 tons per week capacity , four forty - five - ton basic open - hearth steel furnaces , and a 400 - ton metal mixer , with steel rolling mills [ 7 ] .\nwith the tropical health research facility at james cook university\u2019s townsville campus set to make a vital impact on global tropical health and disease control , the architecturally striking building is creating visual impact \u2013 and will resist debris impact \u2013 thanks to the proven strengths of lysaght spandek\u00ae cladding .\nballykeel ( h1641 ) the home of the lysaght family in the late 18th century . weir writes that the house was built by george lysaght who was resident in 1814 . lewis refers to ballykeale as the seat of the lysaght family ' now occupied ' by mrs fitzgerald . the irish tourist association file records that the house became the property of henry comerford in 1839 . it was unoccupied at the time of griffith ' s valuation and held by henry comerford . it passed from him to the blake fosters . francis o ' d . blake foster was the owner in 1906 . mrs blake forster was resident in the 1940s and the irish tourist association file lists the paintings in the house .\n1919 the lysaghts had owned two rolling mills , swan garden and osier bed , in wolverhampton and knew the sankeys . it was suggested to george h . sankey that berry would buy sankey shares . lysaghts acquired a controlling interest in joseph sankey and sons ltd of manor iron works , wolverhampton , albert street and bankfield works , bilston , and the hadley castle works , wellington . joseph sankey retained its own identity [ 12 ] . joseph sankey & sons ltd became the sole subsidiary of john lysaght ltd . on 3 december , berry became the new chairman of sankeys ; llewellyn also joined the board [ 13 ] .\nmore than a year ago , when designline admitted it was struggling to pay a\nbow wave of overdues\n, founder john turton said there were probably 200 supplier employees depending on the designline business , let alone its then 150 staff .\nthe cost of co - working can vary widely . bayleys estimates the average monthly desk rate in auckland is about $ 565 , with premium operators like generator charging about $ 1000 a month and more budget operators charging $ 200 a month .\ngridakl concentrates on smart , globally - focussed ict and digital media companies which can attract investors and joint venture partners from overseas . by 2020 the precinct will likely grow to 24 , 000 sq m of co - working space , incubators and accelerators set in a broader commercial district of 48 , 000 sq m .\nafter five years service as under - manager at herrington colliery , co . durham mr . robert allison has secured a similar post at murton colliery under the south hetton coal co . , ltd . mr . allison was born at new lambton and started work in 1907 at the lambton d pit . after going through the various grades he became under - manager at harraton colliery belonging to the lambton , hetton and joicey collieries , ltd . , afterwards going to herrington colliery in 1931 .\nhaving a well - designed , collaborative space to work is great , but space alone doesn\u2019t lead to great work . co - working at bizdojo is centred around the core ideas of using collaboration and community to support business growth , merchant says .\nstarted by a number of lancashire capitalists , the north lincolnshire iron co was registered in october 1872 . the plant consists of three furnaces , and has a total capacity of 3 , 400 tons per week . these works are now owned by the scottish firm of stewarts and lloyds .\nlysaght is an intellectual property registration agency , specialising in the formalities required for registering , maintaining and renewing trade marks , patents and designs in the developing countries of the world . our main areas of activity , in which we can provide professional and cost - effective services , include africa , the caribbean , latin america , the middle east , the far east , australasia and the pacific islands , and eastern europe .\nlysaght almost doubles the space for innovation - based businesses and will provide room for new companies as well as the existing tenants . ateed is also working with precinct properties and panuku development auckland on further expansion of gridakl , including the development of a new building , called innovation 5a , in madden st .\ng . p . walsh , ' lysaght , herbert royse ( 1862\u20131940 ) ' , australian dictionary of biography , national centre of biography , australian national university , urltoken published first in hardcopy 1986 , accessed online 10 july 2018 .\nlazard is acting exclusively as lead financial adviser to ab inbev and for no one else in connection with the matters described in this announcement and is not , and will not be , responsible to anyone other than ab inbev for providing the protections afforded to clients of lazard , or for providing advice in connection with the matters described in this announcement . for these purposes\nlazard\nmeans lazard fr\u00e8res & co . llc and lazard & co . , limited . lazard & co . , limited is authorised and regulated in the united kingdom by the financial conduct authority . neither lazard nor any of its affiliates owes or accepts any duty , liability or responsibility whatsoever ( whether direct or indirect , whether in contract , in tort , under statute or otherwise ) to any person who is not a client of lazard in connection with this announcement or the matters described in this announcement .\n\u201cdespite the fact that we are no longer a startup , we never want to lose those core startup values of passion , energy , agility and resourcefulness . aside from cost efficiency of co - working spaces , i think small and early stage ventures feed off the energy of one another and that general vibe of excitement associated with new ventures . \u201d\nrecorded at the national library , kildare street . wed . 6 feb . @ 7pm genealogy : what does it think it is ? brian donovan ( findmypast . ie ) , fiona fitzsmons ( eneclann ) , john grenham ( association of professional genealogists in ireland ) and michael merrigan ( genealogical society of ireland )\npeople get it ; the market ' s been educated . for start - ups , there ' s an opportunity to build your business through the networks created in a co - working space and that ' s why having big companies in the environment is really important .\nafter discovery and analysis to prove the quality and quantity of the ore rowland winn\u2019s next problem was to find ironmakers prepared to buy it from him . during 1859 and 1860 winn and a john roseby , worked to sell the ore . one of the rotherham ironmasters , probably samuel beale who had inspected the mineral in june 1859 had decided to take 500 tons on trial . two other iron makers , william henry and george dawes , also needed ore for their works at milton and elsecar , near barnsley , and they too took quantities of the ironstone on trial .\nthe works of the firm of richard thomas were established as the redbourn hill iron and coal co in 1872 by a group of birmingham investors . at the present time there are four furnaces , of a total capacity of 3 , 500 tons per week . steel works were erected during the latter part of the war , with a production capacity of about 3 , 500 tons per week of merchant bars and sheet bars . in 1925 the company was absorbed entirely by richard thomas and co . of south wales , and is now known under that name . this firm is at the head of the tin - plate industry , and is more fully referred to in chapter xix .\nchurches of christ in queensland is a church and community organisation comprising affiliated mainstream christian churches , and a range of care and community services and faith - related groups .\nmr . albion heckles , under - manager for 38 years at burnhope colliery , co . durham , has retired . he started with the firm 55 years ago as an office boy , became overman at the age of 20 , and was appointed under - manager in 1898 .\n* wellington ' s sub urban hub in the johnsonville shopping mall rents out meeting rooms at $ 20 an hour ( half price for community groups ) , gallery space to artists , and flexible co - working space . casual workers pay around $ 30 to $ 40 a day .\ndeans says creative and lunch - time sessions and bizdojo\u2019s new people introductions have been incredibly useful services , giving insights and understanding to the other businesses and opportunities out there .\nauckland council established an ambitious and resourceful 10 - year economic development strategy to make the city vibrant , innovative and business friendly , and attract businesses , investors and visitors .\n\u00a92018 lysaght - this website uses cookies . please view our cookie policy . for further information about our services , including our prices , please contact admin @ urltoken . please also view our privacy notice where we outline our commitment to the protection of your personal data , and our terms of business .\n[ 1 ] lysaght : edward lysaght , a poetical writer , was born in the county of clare , on the 21st december , 1763 . he was educated at cashel , and at trinity college , where he became a b . a . in 1782 . in 1784 he took his degree of m . a . at oxford ; and four years afterwards was called both to the english and irish bar . he is best known for bis songs , such as\nthe sprig of shillelagh ,\nand\nthe man who led the van of the irish volunteers .\nhe must have died shortly before 1811 , at which date a small collection of his remains was published in dublin .\nmr . w . h . tagg , who for the past nine years has been under manager of the bolsover colliery co . ' s thoresby colliery , has been appointed manager of frickley colliery , one of the carlton main group , near doncaster .\nmr . john bruce , a . m . i . e . e . , member of council and fellow of the institute of fuel and late of the barking generating station of the county of london electric supply co . , ltd . , has started a practice in a consulting and advisory capacity . pending the obtaining of suitable office accommodation , mr . bruce will conduct his business from his home address , 31 deyncourt - gardens , upminster , essex ( ' phone upminster 114 ) . mr . bruce is a member of the following committees the b . s . i . committee on fuel gases ; the combustion appliance makers ' association ( technical committee ) ; the city and guilds committee on training boiler house operatives .\nportishead dock is equipped with a granary and sheds for grain storage , and a special wharf , sheds and stacking ground for timber .\nthe lysaght institute will be available as a venue for the community to hold their special events and for local people to take part in classes . it also has a meeting and training room , an it suite , a new community coffee shop , childcare provision and a fully equipped commercial kitchen . there will be an open day on thursday 8 november for local people to have a look around the building .\nrecords of joseph sankey & sons ltd consist of corporate and management records including share holding records ; legal records comprising papers relating to patents ; financial and accounting records ; employment records ; production and sales records ; plant and property records including inventories and plans ; promotional material including in - house publications and company histories ; photographs and photographic slides ; and papers relating to the sankey family including personal and administrative correspondence .\n@ rathmichael summer school , national school , stonebridge road , shankill , co . dublin 8pm fri 21 aug franc myles , tom condit , se\u00e1n duffy , robert chapple and tommy graham in the chair listeners please note : only the first half of this is available following an equipment outage , but worth a listen anyway .\nauckland tourism , events and economic development ( ateed ) , which facilitates the strategic development of gridakl on behalf of auckland council , is delighted to announce the appointment of generator to support the next phase of growth . generator , founded by ryan wilson in 2010 currently operates 4000m2 of co - working space across three buildings at stanbeth house , excelsior house and northern steamship .\njoseph sankey went into partnership with richard chambers and john page to buy a rolling mill and ironworks at stonefield in 1862 or 1863 in order to gain closer control over supplies of tinplate and sheet iron . the business was renamed the bilston iron company . from 1874 the business concentrated on the manufacture and sale of a range of hollow - ware items including dish covers , tin boxes , lamps , lanterns , milk churns and chocolate moulds , and a huge variety of stamped or pressed metal products including bath tubs , metal life buoys , and fire shovels . the firm also developed a significant export business - exporting ' cassada ' pans to brazil and bowls to india , ceylon and china . cassada pans were shallow dishes in which coffee beans were dried .\n\u2022 bizdojo has been the foundation operator for gridakl working on behalf of ateed since may 2015 . starting with only four resident businesses in the prototype gridakl polperro location , and now operating the gridakl lysaght building , where the bizdojo @ gridakl coworking space is home to 98 businesses , startups , freelancers and entrepreneurs working on concepts as diverse as ar / vr , saas , corporate ventures and hi - tech startups with previous residents including the award winning 90 seconds and odocs . urltoken\nthe social side of the factory is under the charge of a social council and outdoor games and concerts and dances are organized by the employees .\nwhile sun - drenched queensland is a dream destination for holidaymakers , it presents major challenges for schools seeking to keep students sun - safe \u2013 particularly when they have 2 , 600 children to protect , as mansfield state high school does . however , thanks to lysaght\u2019s support , ideas and solutions , this leading and high performing queensland school continues to provide first - class shelter for students .\none of the chief pioneers of the australian iron and steel industry , lysaght died suddenly at his darling point home on 28 june 1940 . survived by his son douglas royse , he was cremated after a service at st mark ' s anglican church , darling point . his personal estate was sworn for probate at almost \u00a3150 , 000 .\n1860 lysaght established the st vincent ' s works , also known as the netham ironworks , occupying 4 acres of what had been the st philip ' s works of acraman and morgan . by the 1890s they fully occupied the 13 acre site . the flamboyant office building dates from 1886 [ 1 ] , and is now home to the head office of renewable energy consultancy gl garrad hassan .\ni think landlords are aware of co - working but most want a simple solution \u2013 a nice long lease , with as much space taken as possible . that ' s never going to go away but you have to have more than that in your asset base now .\na modern , simple square - corrugated roofing and walling cladding that is strong , impact resistant and economical - ideal for both commercial and residential applications .\nthe foodbowl , a state - of - the - art processing plant near the auckland airport and jointly owned by ateed and callaghan innovation , offers food and beverage firms the opportunity to trial advanced processing techniques and produce new products for exporting and diversification .\nat the annual meeting of the south wales and monmouthshire wholesale coal factors ' association in cardiff , on wednesday , mr . r . a . minor ( partner in the firm of w . t . bevan and co . , ltd . , cardiff docks ) was elected chairman for the ensuing year . mr . minor is chairman of directors of the south wales and monmouthshire clerks ' association , and for the second year in succession is chairman of the national federation of clerks ' associations .\nnz entrepreneur is published by espire media and made in stunning wanaka and buzzing auckland , new zealand .\nmessrs . j . s . fry and sons , somerdale . j . s . fry and sons\na growing economy needs skills and talent and our young people are a source of future competitive advantage .\n{ { cite news urltoken | title = lysaght institute . | newspaper = [ [ morning bulletin ] ] | issue = 20 , 080 | location = queensland , australia | date = 29 january 1929 | accessdate = 10 july 2018 | page = 6 | via = national library of australia } }\nthe firm was established in 1857 and owns iron - ore mines , blast - furnaces , rolling mills , and other works in this country and abroad .\nthe tripartite economic alliance between auckland , guangzhou and los angeles has given local companies a unique opportunity to build relationships and develop easier access to the lucrative chinese and united states markets for their goods and services .\nan on - site it team with tailored isp , technical support and network solutions , front of house staff , concierge services , spaces for meetings and networking , and bars and cafes will all be on offer , along with generator\u2019s plug and play tailored business solutions .\nthese works comprise machine and fitting shops employing 140 men and are engaged in the manufacture of cylinders , pistons and cam - shafts for internal - combustion engines , small air - compressors , mechanical tyre pumps , car - washing plants and air and water service towers .\na growing economy needs skills and talent and our young people are a source of future competitive advantage .\npost office , m . o . , s . b . , and a . and i . office\nnational archives of ireland : baker , ringwood & gordon , solicitors ' collection , includes plain copy will of andrew stacpoole of ballyally 1844 & deeds re stacpoole family and lands of kilcornan , barony of corcomroe , co clare , 17113 - 1843 . small accs . index 105 , t . 12 , 040 , d . 21 , 858 - 21 , 864\nthe eskbank ironworks co . of lithgow laid the foundation for their first blast furnace in 1876 , a small structure 16 . 5 m high and 3 . 6 m diameter at the bosch or widest part and using hot blast through tuyeres . the first casts of pig iron were of satisfactory quality and all told about 200 tonnes were produced in 1876 , but at a cost rather higher than expected . an important early decision was to expand in the future to a fully integrated iron and steel making and rolling works , a situation that was not necessarily common overseas at this time .\nthambiah says the services provided by gridakl and bizdojo allowed the business to be fast tracked , and let the founders learn from the experiences of other startups and mentors .\nhe says being in an energised and entrepreneurial environment is a huge boost as an entrepreneur and has allowed him to develop a secondary business and \u201cgo against the grain\u201d .\nateed is focused on creating a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the city , attracting talent and building a skilled local workforce , and assisting companies to export more .\nsustainable features include louvres and sliding doors for natural ventilation , an energy monitoring system and a waste sorting room .\non top of encouraging business growth , the social connectivity boosts moods and energy levels , and in turn productivity .\nmcveigh says supporting innovation - based businesses and industries is core to auckland ' s economic growth .\ncharacterised by their deep involvement with research and development and stem ( science , technology , engineering , and math ) , technology - led businesses and industries typically grow faster , export quicker and create higher paid , higher value jobs .\nfrom just 16 businesses in 2014 to 78 today , it\u2019s estimated membership will grow to 700 by 2020 . looking back on gridakl\u2019s development over the last three years , ateed\u2019s brett o\u2019riley says although he\u2019s a bit surprised with the speed co - working has been embraced , he\u2019s not surprised by the talent aucklanders are displaying .\n\u2022 lysaght building \u2013 120 halsey street , corner of pakenham street west and halsey street \u2022 a 45 metre long lane will also run along the northern face of the building offering views through to viaduct harbour , and will include a raingarden for stormwater treatment . \u2022 being a public easement the lane will be open at all times and is the start of the bigger laneway network for the area \u2022 building and land currently owned by waterfront auckland \u2022 consultants and contractors list o warren & mahoney \u2013 architects o canam \u2013 lead contractor o mpm projects \u2013 project management o aurecon \u2013 building services o wt partnership \u2013 quantity surveyors\ngridakl is preparing to open two new buildings in auckland this year , bringing its footprint to 12 , 000 square metres . but , as anna bradley - smith discovers , there\u2019s a lot more to it than cool co - working locations . through a focus on community , place and services , gridakl is at the heart of a booming innovation precinct that is helping to grow \u2013 and diversify \u2013 the economy and position auckland as a high - tech innovation hub of the asia pacific region .\nthe conditions of the transaction will be customary for a combination of this nature , and will include approval by both companies ' shareholders and receipt of antitrust and regulatory approvals .\nrecords of joseph sankey & sons ltd and of subsidiary companies , primarily consisting of financial , employment , and operational records of bayliss , jones & bayliss ltd , but also including financial and other records of british and overseas subsidiaries .\napart from the establishment of numerous iron foundries around the middle of the nineteenth century and the somewhat abortive early attempts at iron smelting in nsw , victoria and tasmania , the iron and steel industry in australia started in 1875 at a site near lithgow , nsw , some 150 km west of sydney . james rutherford , an american by birth , had connections with the early transport company , cobb and co . , and could provide some capital towards an establishment , the rest being supplied by residents of bathurst . nearby there were supplies of needed raw material , iron ore , limestone , coal and water together with a rail linkage with sydney ; seemingly all the ingredients for a successful iron making venture .\nthe city docks are situated 7 miles up the river avon in the heart of the city and are mainly used for continental and coastwise traffic . alongside the docks are public quays , transit and other sheds , a granary , tobacco warehouses , and many private wharves , factories , and timber yards .\nmany of the buses have been exported and can be seen on the streets of melbourne and adelaide , new york and tokyo , as well as new zealand ' s main cities .\nthe wire netting works adjoin the constructional engineering works and include departments for the manufacture of tanks and cisterns , agricultural requisites , hollow - ware and other articles made from sheet iron .\nthe collection also reveals the impact of the first world war , and particularly the second world war on both production and workers through the significant contribution that the sankey works made to the war effort in producing armaments and supplies for the armed services . the employment and production records , and some of the company histories and in - house publications provide an insight into the experiences of sankey employees during the period , and the sales catalogues and advertising material in the collection can be used , together with the financial and production records and the product photograph albums , to chart the development of sankey products and manufacturing methods during the course of a large part of the twentieth century .\nthe building is the cornerstone of a \u00a350 million development of lysaght parc by linc crymru . a great number of local residents remember the building from its glory days when it was a key part of their day - to - day lives . the developers were keen that its illustrious past was not lost in its refurbishment , but incorporated into a modern community hub ."]}
{"id": 56488, "summary": [{"text": "a market maker or liquidity provider is a company or an individual that quotes both a buy and a sell price in a financial instrument or commodity held in inventory , hoping to make a profit on the bid-offer spread , or turn .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "the u.s. securities and exchange commission defines a \" market maker \" as a firm that stands ready to buy and sell stock on a regular and continuous basis at a publicly quoted price .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "a designated primary market maker ( dpm ) is a specialized market maker approved by an exchange to guarantee that he or she will take the position in a particular assigned security , option or option index . ", "topic": 26}], "title": "market maker", "paragraphs": ["when the liquidity provider is a market maker broker , then you are trading with a market maker broker actually .\nas the leading european liquidity provider , winterflood is registered as a market maker in more european stocks than any other registered market maker .\nmarket maker - overview a market maker is a dealer that buys and sells securities for their clients , firms , or their own individual accounts . market . . .\nany platform can be connected to a market maker or ecn system . it is not the platform that makes a broker ecn or market maker .\nan indicative quote is a forex price provided by a market maker . . .\n, orders from the market maker\u2019s other clients and , of course , the market maker\u2019s need to make a profit . this analysis results in the quote the market maker offers its client . it\u2019s important to understand the basic principle of quoting -\nthen they are either market maker , or they are ecn / stp but also have a market maker system for those who want to trade micro - lots .\nswap can also be fully controlled by market maker brokers . indeed , market maker brokers can control everything , from the price , to spread , swap , market open / close time and\u2026 .\na group of firms or individuals that act as a market maker for . . .\na third market maker is a third - party securities dealer who is . . .\nalso , when swap is exceptionally high or low , the broker is market maker .\nthe market - maker spread is the difference between the price at which a market maker is willing to buy a security and the price at which it is willing to sell the security . the market - maker spread is the difference between the bid and the ask price posted by the market maker for a security . it represents the potential profit that the market maker can make from this activity , and it ' s meant to compensate it for the risk of market making . the risk inherent in the market can affect the size of the market - maker spread . high volatility or a lack of liquidity in a given security can increase the size of the market - maker spread .\nwhat ' s the main difference between a specialist and a market maker ? not much .\nlibrary / forex trading at exness / execution / market maker / filling client orders . how market makers earn a profit .\noanda is a well known market maker , oanda europe only show dealing in investments as principal .\nfrom the viewpoint of ensuring the smooth trading opportunity , market maker program is applied to some products .\nan anyone tell me about ic markets , pepperstone and pro . they are ecn or market maker ?\nin spite of this risk , professional traders still prefer to trade with ecn / stp , not market maker brokers , because ecn / stp brokers never cause them to lose money , but market maker brokers do . a market maker broker can never tolerate a consistently profitable trader . they want the losing traders only .\nthey may display worse bid / ask prices than what you could get from another market maker or ecn .\nemerging markets market making . global fx & emerging markets european market leader with emerging market focus . . . .\nyou say micro lot 0 . 01 is not from real ecn market , its mean all brokers those provide 0 . 01 volume are just market maker ?\nbrokers pass on the customer ' s trade to a market maker and charge a commission or fee on each trade .\nunlike ecn / stp brokers , market maker brokers don\u2019t route or transfer the traders orders to any third party . trading with a market maker broker is exactly like demo trading , but trading through ecn / stp brokers is completely different .\n. in the broadest sense , a market maker earns on the spread ( the difference between bid and ask prices ) .\nno , it is not normal and it means you are dealing with a market maker . it can make problems too .\na market maker is any dealing member of the nse who has , after being appointed to do so by the exchange , undertaken to enhance the market liquidity of a particular security in accordance with nse rules . the primary role of a market maker is to maintain a fair and orderly mar\nwe are now offering monthly market - maker contracts with enticing conditions : cash incentives and rebate bonuses . moreover , we provide the best apis to our market makers .\nsenior journey maker . wavemaker exists to be future makers : . firstly , you will work with the senior journey maker to ensure operational excellence across the . . .\nmarket makers make the spread on market orders , only . a market order is one in which the retail buyer / seller says fill the order immediately at whatever is the best price . the market maker is buying the market - sells at the bid and selling the market - buys at the ask . if the market - buy volume equals the market - sell volume then the market maker is just transferring shares between market - buyers and market - sellers and pocketing the the bid - ask spread ( in addition to commissions . ) limit - buy orders are filled when limit - sellers drop their asking price and limit - sell orders are filled when limit - buyers raise their bid . the market maker makes only commission on limit orders but limit orders define the bid - ask spread .\nmarket makers compete for customer order flows by displaying buy and sell quotations for a guaranteed number of shares . the difference between the price at which a market maker is willing to buy a security and the price at which the firm is willing to sell it is called the market maker spread . because each market maker can either buy or sell a stock at any given time , the spread represents the market maker ' s profit on each trade . once an order is received , the market maker immediately sells from its own inventory or seeks an offsetting order . there can be anywhere from four to 40 ( or more ) market makers for a particular stock depending on the average daily volume . the market makers play an important role in the secondary market as catalysts , particularly for enhancing stock liquidity and , therefore , for promoting long - term growth in the market .\nwhen you open a live account with a market maker broker , indeed you are trading with the broker , not with the real world wide currency market . the market is the broker itself . although the currency pairs prices are almost the same as the other brokers , on a market maker platform , your orders never go beyond the brokers computers and you trade inside the brokerage firm . so , if you make profit , the broker has to pay it . and , the money you lose goes to the broker\u2019s pocket . it means your profit is the broker\u2019s loss , and visa versa . read this article to know how a market maker broker makes money : market maker brokers : is it bad or illegal to be a market maker ?\nwinterflood securities is europe\u2019s leading market maker committed to providing liquidity and flexible execution services to retail brokers , asset managers and institutional investors .\ntheir mt4 account can be on market maker system , or if it is ecn , then it is supported by poor liquidity providers .\nthe global securities market is constantly evolving . discover the most popular market structures currently in use .\nthe market maker\u2019s offers compete on equal terms with the other market offerings , and the closing of business shall obey the criteria of best price and chronological registration order . in order to encourage the market maker\u2019s activity , b3 may grant cost advantages in negotiations carried out by such party , such as exemptions in emoluments and trading fees .\n. in other words , the market maker bases its price on other companies\u2019 quotes and its clients\u2019 orders . this price may differ in either direction from the prices offered by other market makers .\nmarket - continuously develops insight and expertise into his / her market and is genuinely interested in financial markets . index market making , . . . .\nmarket - maker spreads widen during volatile market periods because of the increased risk of loss . they also widen for stocks that have a low trading volume , poor price visibility , or low liquidity .\nthe main differences between a market maker and a price maker are both timing and intent . market makers either continuously provide two sided quotes or are willing to do so at any time on demand . they do this to make money by facilitating the trades of other via spread capture . a buy side price maker does not continuously provide quotes and makes money generating investment returns for their clients .\nthe role you are the lead decision maker for commercial activity . the head of new business \u2026\nany market maker who has been appointed by the nse as the foremost liquidity provider for a particular security and who has undertake\u200bn to assume the role .\nthe most common type of market maker is a brokerage house that provides purchase and sale solutions for investors in order to keep the financial markets liquid . a market maker can also be an individual intermediary , but due to the size of securities needed to facilitate the volume of purchases and sales , almost all market makers are or work for large institutions .\nmany market maker brokers slip the price when you want to enter the market through a pending order . this slippage is always against you . if you complain , they will answer that it is impossible to enter the market exactly with the desired price in live and real trading , whereas this is a joke , because there is no real market when you trade through a market maker broker . it is just the broker at the other side of the line .\na market maker is a firm or an individual that stands ready to buy and sell a particular security throughout the trading session to maintain liquidity and a fair and orderly market in that security . . . .\ncurrent automated market makers over binary events suffer from two problems that make them impractical . first , they are unable to adapt to liquidity , so trades cause prices to move the same amount in both thick and thin markets . second , under normal circumstances , the market maker runs at a deficit . in this paper , we construct a market maker that is both\u2026\nfor example , let ' s say that a market maker has entered a sell order for microsoft ( msft ) and the bid / ask is $ 65 . 25 / $ 65 . 30 . the market maker can try to sell shares of msft at $ 65 . 30 . if this is what the market maker chooses to do , he or she can then turn around and enter a bid order to buy shares in msft . the market maker can bid higher or lower than the current bid of $ 65 . 25 . if he or she enters a bid at $ 65 . 26 then a new market is created ( referred to as making a market ) because that bid price is now the best bid . if the market maker attracts a seller at the new bid price of $ 65 . 26 then he or she has successfully\nmade the spread .\nthe market maker sold 1 , 000 shares at $ 65 . 30 and bought these shares back at $ 65 . 26 . as a result , the market maker made $ 40 ( 1 , 000 shares x $ 0 . 04 ) on the difference between the two transactions . this might not seem like much , but doing this repeatedly with larger order sizes can provide lucrative profits . all day long market makers do this , providing liquidity to individual and institutional investors . the major risk for the market maker is the time lapse between the two transactions ; the faster he or she can make the spread the more money the market maker has the potential to make .\nand vice versa , if market participants buy more than sell , then market makers have to have assets to sell . . . if the market turns around , then market makers are happy because they have sold high ; but if the market continues to rise , then market makers have lost on their sold position . . .\nonce the market maker has entered a price , he or she is obligated to either buy or sell at least 1 , 000 securities at that advertised price . once the market maker has either bought or sold these shares , he or she may then\nleave the market\nand enter a new bid or ask price to make a profit on the previous trade .\nthe market - maker faces two types of problem . one is an inventory - management problem \u2013 how much stock to hold and at what price to buy and sell . the market - maker earns a bid - ask spread in return for solving this problem since they bear the risk that their inventory loses value .\nfortunately it is not that hard to distinguish between market maker and true ecn / stp brokers , even before opening a live account with them . there are some signs that you have to follow and come to this conclusion whether the broker is a market maker , false ecn / stp or true ecn / stp .\nexchange rules often have more than one category of market maker . within the rules , a market maker firm can decide to commit to more responsibility for the smooth market performance of the specific securities in which it agrees to make a market . the market maker\u2019s commitments include continuously quoting prices at which it will buy or bid , and sell or ask for securities . market makers also have to quote the volume in which it is willing to trade and the frequency of time it will quote at the best bid and best offer ( bbo ) prices , and how it will do all of the above during all kinds of market hours and conditions . when markets become erratic or volatile , market makers need to keep a cool head to facilitate smooth transactions .\nthe strategies are deployed worldwide on all major equities and futures exchange where the hege fund is a market maker and thus require a solid background in . . .\nbeing run over . in other words , the market maker risks not getting the price right , and as a result risks accruing a loss from his inventory .\nsince you are able to offer a price between the bid and ask , you can take on the role as a market maker to other traders on the ecn .\nthe market making rules are related to both off order book trading and to order book trading . a member firm can elect to register as a market maker in one or more securities but must be able to meet the obligations that are associated with the role . a basic requirement is for a market maker to make prices and deal either on the order book , off the order book or both .\nboth the new york stock exchange ( nyse ) specialist and the nasdaq market maker try to increase the liquidity on their respective exchanges and provide more fluid and efficient trading .\na market maker usually gets quotes for an instrument from multiple sources , such as large banks and exchanges . all of this information gets analyzed , taking into account any important\nthere are so many articles about brokers , market maker and ecn / stp brokers , liquidity providers and\u2026 already published on this site . although i believe novice traders can read those articles and learn about these important topics , still it seems one more article is needed to explain how to differentiate a market maker from an ecn / stp one .\ntherefore , traders prefer to open their accounts with true ecn / stp brokers , because they don\u2019t want to be cheated by the market maker brokers . the problem is , nowadays many market maker brokers claim to be an ecn / stp broker . some of them even transfer your orders to a so called liquidity provider , but the problem is the liquidity provider is either another market maker brokerage belonged to the same company or a sister company , or , it is a poor bank somewhere in the pacific ocean .\nmaking a market\nmeans a willingness to buy and sell the securities of a defined set of companies to broker - dealer firms that are member firms of that exchange . each market maker displays buy and sell quotations for a guaranteed number of shares . once an order is received from a buyer , the market maker immediately sells from its own holdings or inventory of those shares to complete the order .\na\nmarket maker\nis a firm that stands ready to buy and sell a particular stock on a regular and continuous basis at a publicly quoted price . you ' ll most often hear about market makers in the context of the nasdaq or other\nover the counter\n( otc ) markets . market makers that stand ready to buy and sell stocks listed on an exchange , such as the new york stock exchange , are called\nthird market makers .\nmany otc stocks have more than one market - maker .\na market maker is a\nmarket participant\nor member firm of an exchange that also buys and sells securities at prices it displays in an exchange\u2019s trading system for its own account which are called principal trades and for customer accounts which are called agency trades . using these systems , a market maker can enter and adjust quotes to buy or sell , enter , and execute orders , and clear those orders . market makers exist under rules created by stock exchanges approved by a securities regulator . in the u . s . , the securities and exchange commission is the main regulator of the exchanges . market maker rights and responsibilities vary by exchange , and the market within an exchange such as equities or options .\nthat is true . many brokers have both systems . they put the small account on the market maker system , and big and professional accounts on the ecn / stp system .\nmarket making is our core business . our traders are dedicated to providing continuous liquidity and committing capital in all market conditions .\nbasically , forex brokers are not market makers . market makers are those large financial institution such as banks and hedge funds who can shake the market price due to their high volume trades .\nthis job description is intended to illustrate the main duties and areas of responsibility of the pasta maker . . . .\nwhat ' s the main difference between a specialist and a market maker ? not much . both the new york stock exchange ( nyse ) specialist . . . read answer > >\nthe swx swiss exchange has accepted commerzbank ag , frankfurt , as a new participant . commerzbank is to be the first germany - based market maker in the swx eurobonds trading segment .\nwith the market maker brokers , a billion dollar negative balance on a live account is the same as a billion dollar loss on a demo account . do you pay any money to the broker when you blow up your demo account ? definitely not . you just sign up for another demo account . then why do some market maker broker offer \u201cnegative balance protection\u201d ?\na designated market maker ( dmm ) is a market maker that is obligated to maintain fair and orderly markets for an assigned set of listed firms . formerly known as specialists , the designated market maker is a point of contact for the listed company , and provides the company with information , such as the mood of traders and who has been trading the stock . quotes offered by the dmm are on par with what floor brokers offer , and the dmm is obligated to quote at the national best bid or offer for a percentage of the time .\n/ prnewswire / - - gts , an automated market maker in thousands of equities , etfs , commodities , futures , foreign exchange and interest rate products , today announced that its subsidiary , gts securities llc , plans to become a designated market maker ( dmm ) on the new york stock exchange ( nyse ) , by acquiring barclays plc ' s dmm trading business .\nthe largest and best known market makers include : deutsche bank , barclays capital , ubs ag , etc . a bank\u2019s share in overall trading volume is more important than its total capital in determining whether or not the bank is a market maker . in other words , what matters is a bank\u2019s actual ability to influence movement on the market by offering its buy and sell prices . even small and medium - sized financial companies can be forex market makers . exness , also a market maker , offers partners and clients trading services in the currency and financial markets .\naccording to an april 2007 report by the bank for international settlements , the foreign exchange market has an average daily volume of close to $ 3 trillion , making it the largest market in the world . unlike most other exchanges such as the new york stock exchange or the chicago board of trade , the fx market is not a centralized market . in a centralized market , each transaction is recorded by price dealt and volume traded . there is usually one central place back to which all trades can be traced and there is often one specialist or market maker . the currency market , however , is a decentralized market . there isn ' t one\nexchange\nwhere every trade is recorded . instead , each market maker records his or her own transactions and keeps it as proprietary information . the primary market makers who make bid and ask spreads in the currency market are the largest banks in the world . they deal with each other constantly either on behalf of themselves or their customers . this is why the market on which banks conduct transactions is called the interbank market .\nbuy side price making in the bond market isn ' t all that different from using a limit order in the equity market . using a limit order , as i might do in my online brokerage account , does not make me a market maker . am i providing liquidity to the market ? sort of . but i am certainly not providing continuous two sided liquity for profit .\nmarket makers must maintain continuous two - sided quotes ( bid and ask ) within a predefined spread . a market is created when the designated market maker quotes bids and offers over a period of time . they ensure there is a buyer for every sell order and a seller for every buy order at any time .\nthe market maker must follow obligations that encompass , in particular , their activities . aspects such as minimum quantity , spread and percentage of activity in the trading session . the minimum amount of each offer is defined by b3 , according to asset / derivative characteristics and market dynamics . the market maker\u2019s prices for purchase and sale offerings shall respect a maximum interval ( usually called spread ) , which is defined according to each active / derivative .\nso they are market maker in general , but they follow some strategies to protect themselves . this is what all market makers do . at the same time , if they can do some general tricks to prevent the positions from winning , they do it .\neach market maker on the nasdaq is required to give a two - sided quote , meaning they must state a firm bid price and a firm ask price that they are willing to honor .\nthe trading system ' s functionality determines some of the minimum requirements for a market maker , such as the minimum size of the quote . the rules make reference to the parameters where applicable .\nif a specialist or a market maker fails to fulfill its obligations within the observation month , the fees charged for transactions concluded in the relevant month will be based on the of principal fees .\n100 : 1 is the maximum leverage that well - known and strong liquidity providers support . therefore , all brokers that offer a higher leverage are either market maker or false ecn / stp .\nif someone wants to open a market maker broker is it profitable ? i think its yes . . . so why we trade with them and keep trading even when we are losing : 28 :\nif a broker doesn\u2019t charge commission , it means it is either a market maker , or , it is an ecn / stp broker that makes money through markups which is hidden to traders usually .\nyes , they are . how is that possible to prevent an account from having a negative balance when the price moves like crazy and the order is placed with a liquidity provider ? that is possible only when the broker is the market itself ( market maker ) .\nrecommend and / or implement new market opportunities and high traffic areas for offsite promotional events and programs in assigned market areas . . . .\ndyson monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and pension contributions . experience of working on specific european market social media and e . . .\nyou said that micro lot 0 . 01 is not allow from real ecn market its mean if any broker provide micro lot 0 . 01 so it is clear that this broker is market maker , but almost all broker provide micro lot then what you say about this ?\nwinterflood securities is the leading market maker in uk equities , making markets in nearly all london stock exchange listed securities from etf ' s to aim , with more uk stocks covered than any other firm .\nthe minimum lot size with ecn / stp brokers is 0 . 1 lot which is 10 , 000 . lower than this lot size is usually offered by market maker and false ecn / stp brokers .\na market - maker is typically defined as a broker - dealer firm that publicly quotes both a buy and sell price for a currency or commodity that is traded on a regular and continuous basis . market makers compete with one another to offer the best prices for their customers .\ni assume you mean\nwhat risks does a market maker take when attempting to profit from the bid - ask spread\n? the main risk is adverse selection . basically losing to traders with large orders that know more about the market than the dealer or have insider info .\nmarket - makers face a second , information - management problem . this arises from the possibility of trading with someone better informed about true prices than themselves \u2013 an adverse selection risk . again , the market - maker earns a bid - ask spread to protect against this informational risk .\nin the past , most traders knew nothing about the market maker and dealing desk topics , and also true ecn / stp brokers . but now that traders have learned what these systems are , they insist to open their live accounts with true ecn / stp brokers . this has caused many of the market maker brokers to pretend to be an ecn / stp broker , whereas they are market makers behind the scene . how can you verify this before you open a live account with the broker ?\nmarket maker brokers have limits on stop loss , target and trailing stop loss size . they don\u2019t allow you to set them too tight . but true ecn / stp brokers don\u2019t care about these things at all .\nin this sense , market makers , as the name suggests , are able to satisfy the market demand for a security and facilitate its circulation . the\nwhole foods market is looking for passionate sandwich makers to support our growing company ! whole foods market hires and promotes individuals solely on the . . .\nhow does a market maker turn a profit ? the answer is simple : by buying lower and selling higher on all the instruments it trades . this is achieved by carefully managing the bid and ask prices for any single financial instrument . the market maker slightly adjusts the bid and ask prices it receives from its liquidity suppliers in order to create profit for itself . at the same time , it analyzes its offsetting positions in order to\neach market maker can register to act in more than one security , and may exercise its activity independently or hired by the issuer of the security , parent companies , subsidiaries or affiliates of the issuer , or by any securities holders who have interest in making the market for their own securities .\nspecialist and market maker are under the obligation to place binding buy and sell prices ( quotes ) into the system during a certain period in continuous trading , which must comply with a predefined minimum size and maximum spread .\noptiver celebrates 30 years of improving the markets . optiver apac retains their status as a best place to work in 2014 & 2015 . optiver receives the award of \u201cbest european equity etf\u201d market maker by i - invest .\nevery merchant makes money by buying wholesale , and selling retail . in the case of a market maker , the\nbid\nis the\nwholesale\nprice , and the\nask\nis the retail price .\nthe vienna stock exchange took the decision to introduce a specialist system as of 1 april 1999 . the specialist system was designed in part as a supplement to the market maker system by introducing an additional broker function with the aim of increasing liquidity in the market . the task of the specialists is to place firm , competitive buy and sell quotes into the system along with the market makers and , with the help of additional measures , to enhance market liquidity , thereby supporting the market making and marketing of securities and products .\n@ tim ( 3 ) dealers typically serve a market - making function ( though sometimes they are dealing in products which they also originate ) , and certainly not all market makers are dealers . your statement regarding spreads applies to dealers doing market - making , and also non - dealer market - makers .\nwhole foods market is looking for passionate pizza makers to support our growing company ! whole foods market hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis . . .\nlarge - scale , wholesale solar market certainty and permitting . nyseia is focused on the following issues in the new york solar market : . . . .\nmonitor market trends and track client performance . by encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas , we have adapted to market changes and . . .\na market maker is a bank or brokerage company that stands ready every second of the trading day with a firm ask and bid price . this is good for you , because when you place a market order to sell your 1 , 000 shares of disney , the market maker will actually purchase the stock from you , even if he doesn ' t have a seller lined up . the same process happens when placing a market order to buy shares of stock . in doing so , they are literally\nmaking a market\nfor the stock . without market makers , it would take considerably longer for buyers and sellers to be matched up with one another , reducing liquidity and potentially increasing trading costs as it became more difficult to enter or exit positions .\nimc is a market maker in etfs in the us , europe and apac . the teams in the us and apac are top - 3 liquidity providers on exchange . the team in amsterdam trades both on and off exchange :\nit is possible for market makers to manipulate currency prices to run their customers ' stops or not let customers ' trades reach profit objectives . market makers may also move their currency quotes 10 to 15 pips away from other market rates .\nlooking to hire an associate in a trading role . the trader will cover secondary markets in consumer abs sectors . primary responsibilities\u2026 primary issuance business in the abs market by providing information about market trends and market pricing perform other job - related\u2026\nbefore i answer this question , please let me give a short explanation about market maker and ecn / stp systems . as i mentioned , there are detailed articles on this topic on luckscout that you can read to learn more .\na crossed market is a situation arising when the bid price of . . .\nthe difference between these two market systems lies in what is displayed in the market in terms of orders and bid and ask . . . read answer > >\na market order on the nyse that is stopped from being executed . . .\nlondon stock exchange market share report , market shares in 2017 in number of trades off - book from principal business with agent member firm uk equities by index .\nchris , if only all brokers are ecn broker , maybe market should be much bigger than today\u2019s size because money of retail trader add power to the market .\nthere are two main types of market makers : retail and institutional . institutional market makers can be banks or other large corporations that usually offer a bid / ask quote to other banks , institutions , ecns or even retail market makers . retail market makers are usually companies dedicated to offering retail forex trading services to individual traders .\nthrough the market maker spread , not by betting on the direction of the security ' s price . they are supposed to buy or sell securities according to what kind of trades are being placed , not according to whether they think prices\n\u00b7 equity sales trader the market maker division in hazlet new jersey islooking for anequity sales trader with an existing\u2026 executions in equities , options , fixed income , fx , commodities and futures . listed options . while our traders have substantial experience\u2026\na market maker broker doesn\u2019t become happy if you make profit . a consistently profitable trader is their biggest enemy , because the profit he makes has to be paid from their pocket . although more than 95 % of the traders lose on their own and the broker doesn\u2019t have to make them lose , still most market maker brokers do their best to make the clients lose easier and earn harder . there are some ways to do that : 6 ways forex brokers cheat you\ni\u2019ve found a broker that offers different types of accounts . apart from market maker accounts , that are hooked up with other brokers they seem to offer true ecn accounts . they proudly told me i can chose to hook up my account with the fortress prime only . minimum lot size 0 . 1 \u2013 they also proudly told me that less lot size would make them a market maker and they say they\u2019ve no control over the spread \u2013 sounds all good to me .\neach security on the nasdaq generally has more than one market maker , with an average of 14 market makers for each stock ; this provides liquidity and efficient trading . the market makers are openly competitive and facilitate competitive prices ; as a result , individual investors generally will get the best price . as this competition is evident in the limited spreads between posted bids and asks , the market makers on the nasdaq will in some instances act very much like the specialists on the nyse .\nthe cornerstone of the nyse market model is the designated market maker ( dmm ) . dmms have obligations to maintain fair and orderly markets for their assigned securities . they operate both manually and electronically to facilitate price discovery during market opens , closes and during periods of trading imbalances or instability . this high touch approach is crucial for offering the best prices , dampening volatility , adding liquidity and enhancing value .\nit is not bad and illegal to be a market maker broker . what is bad ( or maybe illegal depend on who writes the rules ) is trying to make the traders lose . market maker brokers can make a decent amount of money because more than 95 % of the traders lose on their own without having to make them lose . they even lose with the demo accounts too . however , the problem comes when market maker brokers get greedy and try to make more money within a shorter time . so they manipulate all traders\u2019 positions , no matter if they are winning or losing traders . of course , they do their best to stop the winning traders and make them close their account and leave .\nwhat is the january effect ? the month of january in the stock market has strong significance in predicting the trend of the stock market for the rest . . .\na market maker is a legal entity , duly registered at b3 , committed to submiting spreads ( bids and offers ) regularly and continuously during the trading session , promoting the liquidity of securities , facilitating business and mitigating artificial movements in prices .\na market maker is a company that is always ready to buy or sell a financial asset at an openly quoted price on a long - term basis . market makers participate in transactions directly as either the seller or buyer . to a large extent , they determine the buy or sell price for specific trading instruments . the main role of a market maker is to provide liquidity , or create opportunities for other market participants to buy or sell a fairly large range of stocks , currencies , futures and other trading instruments at an openly quoted price . because they always act as the counterparty to a transaction , market makers are risking their own funds ; for this reason they engage in various strategies to insure ( hedge ) against losses .\nyou are nuts if you think that pepperstone is a true ecn broker . they are a market maker hands down . i personally only know of one ture ecn broker , that is ic markets but i have also had good experiences with fxpro .\nmake a market is an action whereby a dealer stands by ready , . . .\n, for example , relies on market makers within its network to ensure efficient trading .\na specialist is a dealer representing a nyse specialist firm - one of the main facilitators of trade on the exchange . a market maker is a broker - dealer who facilitates the trading of shares by posting bid and ask prices along with maintaining an inventory of shares . it is important to note that a specialist is a type of market maker . the nyse has seven specialist firms while the nasdaq has nearly 300 market makers . the nyse is an auction - based market where traders meet on the floor of the exchange , using person - to - person , telephone orders or electronic orders . the nasdaq , on the other hand , is strictly an electronic exchange .\nthe market maker is simply facilitating your trade ( along with others ) and making a profit while doing so . without them the markets lose a great deal of liquidity . just because they profit from the markets doesn ' t mean that you cannot .\nand an option trader . both have a technical quant / algo background . the duo trade us listed options acting as market makers and market\u2026 to be considered for the position of equity option trader - automated option market making or wish to discuss it further then please\u2026\nmarket makers add to liquidity by being ready to buy and sell designated securities at any time during the trading day . while the spread between the bid and ask is only a few cents , market makers can profit by executing thousands of trades in a day and expertly trading their \u201cbook . \u201d however , these profits can be wiped out by volatile markets if the market maker is caught on the wrong side of the trade .\nthe designated market maker position is relatively new to the new york stock exchange . this type of position was added in order to increase competitiveness and market quality as electronic trading becomes more and more widespread . announced in 2008 , the dmm is considered a value - added service offering higher touch than what an electronic - only platform can provide .\na huge amount of slippage can occur when news is released . market makers ' quote display and order placing systems may also\nfreeze\nduring times of high market volatility .\nhowever , it is important to note that the buy side ' s ability to make a price in the market does not make them market makers . per our latest research :\nunlike market maker brokers , true ecn / stp brokers just route your orders to the banks that are also known as liquidity providers . they just connect the platform you install on your computer to the liquidity providers computers . they charge you some fees to do that , but they don\u2019t make any money from your losses , nor they lose if you make profit . read this article to learn about liquidity providers and the way they make money : how do the liquidity providers make money and are they market maker ?\nwow , it\u2019s not easy to find a good broker . as per my research , based on your above criterias , there is not that many brokers that are true ecn / stp . it seems that they all act as both market maker and ecn .\nmarket - makers generally must be ready to buy and sell at least 100 shares of a stock they make a market in . as a result , a large order from an investor may have to be filled by a number of market - makers at potentially different prices .\nread the new aim20 report , marking 20 years of the world\u2019s most successful growth market .\nthe biggest risk for market makers is residual orders in one direction that they will then be forced to take side . if market buyers and sellers match perfectly then market makers are happy as they make pretty much almost free money from the bid ask spread ; but say market participants decide to sell more than to buy , then market makers will have to buy all the residual sell orders - which means now they are holding long position . . . if the market turns around then they are more than happy , but if the market continues to drop then markets are doomed . . . that ' s the biggest risk . . .\nbear market rally definition bear market rally , as the name suggests , is a rally or an upward move in prices . this is marked by the overall bear mark . . .\nthe way that liquidity providers behave under the markets too volatile conditions may not look fair to you , but market maker brokers will be even more brutal to traders when the market condition is not normal . you can easily make money consistently with ecn / stp brokers without having to be worried about any of the problems i explained above , whereas a market maker broker doesn\u2019t let you make profit consistently . when they see they cannot stop you from making money , they will email you that they are not able to offer their services to you anymore , and so , you must withdraw your capital and close your account .\nmarket makers guarantee that a security can be traded on an ongoing basis , thereby ensuring the liquidity and viability of the market . through their readiness to step in as a counterparty at any time , market makers compensate for the inconsistent order flows of investors and stabilize the market when temporary imbalances occur . they are usually assigned to support trading in inactive stocks . at fwb\u00ae frankfurter wertpapierb\u00f6rse ( the frankfurt stock exchange ) , market makers are known as designated sponsors .\nin europe , sig is ranked # 1 etf market maker * , offering competitive prices both on - and off - exchange in the majority of european and us listed etfs , making markets across equity , fixed income and commodity based products from all the main issuers .\ni found a broker called atc . it has very good reputation and offers a 1 : 50 leverage , but that\u2019s just for us citizens . the clients outside the us have a leverage of 1 : 200 . does it mean the international account is a market maker ?\nthree types of commissions are used in this market . learn how to get the best deal .\necn\u2019s blend rates from both brokers and market makers , and like brokers , charge per trade .\nonly here will you find all the market\u2019s new products , inspiring ideas and the latest trends .\ntherefore , all the brokers who offer a fixed or zero spread are market makers . this is the first signal you have to notice . spread cannot be fixed on the real currency market .\nmarket - makers exist in order for traders to be able to buy or sell immediately , rather than having to find someone to buy from , or sell to . the broker - dealer firm is ready at any point during trading hours with an ask and bid price . this means that when you place an order to buy or sell , the market - maker will either buy from you or sell from their own inventory ; they are literally \u2018making a market\u2019 for the stock .\nthe exchange rates that market makers set are based on their own best interests . on paper , the way they generate profits for the company through their market - making activities is with the spread that is charged to their customers . the spread is the difference between the bid and the ask price , and is often fixed by each market maker . usually , spreads are kept fairly reasonable as a result of the stiff competition between numerous market makers . as counterparties , many of them will then try to hedge , or cover your order by passing it on to someone else . there are also times in which market makers may decide to hold your order and trade against you .\nmarket makers play a critical role in contributing to the market quality of the nigerian stock exchange ( nse ) by providing improved liquidity and price efficiency , enabling investors to trade in a timely manner .\nmarket makers can present a clear conflict of interest in order execution because they may trade against you .\nwe monitor all market - making activity and review the existing contracts every month . to help our market makers to build the most efficient trading strategy , we provide them with the detailed daily performance reports .\nhowever , you need to ask them will they add a markup to their spreads of the chosen account you want to use , and if that account will be put in their market maker system . the reason is this disclaimer from their site ( http : / / www . urltoken ) :"]}
{"id": 56489, "summary": [{"text": "presidential airways ( paw ) is a charter cargo and passenger airline currently based at melbourne international airport serving melbourne , florida , usa .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "presidential is now a subsidiary of aviation worldwide services . ", "topic": 10}], "title": "presidential airways ( charter )", "paragraphs": ["does anyone know anything about presidential airways ? ( a charter airline owned by blackwater worldwide ) .\nowned by long charter air llc , of georgia . jet was carrying presidential candidate sen . barack obama\nin 2016 , xtra airways began leasing the plane . xtra airways is a charter airline primarily serving college and pro sports teams , entertainment and media figures and various dignitaries .\nana ( all nippon airways ) operated their first international flight , a b . 727 charter from tokyo to hong kong .\nutah airways is a commercial and private charter / tour airline based in ogden , utah . [ 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": 56491, "summary": [{"text": "howells ( currently trading as house of fraser ) is a large department store located on st mary street in cardiff , wales .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the store was established by james howell in 1856 .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "it was acquired by the house of fraser group in 1972 and re-branded as house of fraser in 2010 . ", "topic": 20}], "title": "howells ( department store )", "paragraphs": ["howells department store cardiff possesses two large traditional department stores , howells and david morgan . this is a view of the impressively proportioned howells building , facing st mary street . [ dec 2003 ] please donate ! copyright / licensing\nmaximum discounts is located in bridgetown barbados . this store operates as a department store retailing a variety of merchandise at affordable discount prices .\nthe 144 - year - old house of fraser store in st mary street has had a multimillion pound refurbishment and rebranding , dropping the howells name .\non 21 october 1865 , 150 years ago , howell\u2019s department store in cardiff first opened its doors .\nwales ' largest department store has opened in cardiff , triggering a fightback by other city centre shops .\nsite description please see nprn 54077 , james howell ' s department store , cardiff , for further information and archival holdings .\ngraded ii * as department store building of more than special interest . the s block an unusually finely detailed and well - preserved example of inter - war classicism by south wales ' most distinguished c20 architect ; n block unusually well - preserved example of c19 department store .\nsatya enterprises ltd is a direct import trading company . satya enterprises ltd specializes in wide range of department store merchandise including housewares , school apparel\norder before midnight and collect your items in store from 12noon the next day .\nmarks and spencer also refurbished its queen street store last year creating a new technology department , a cafe overlooking the shopping precinct and environmentally - friendly toilets and lighting .\nfind the cardiff buy & collect department on the 2nd floor , next to home .\ncardiff department stores motor trade retail trade st . mary street trinity street wales wharton street\nthe 90 , 000m 2 shop , which first opened in 1907 , is europe\u2019s largest department store but its current model is becoming obsolete with the age of internet shopping .\nwe\u2019re so much more than another department store on the high street . we\u2019re proud of our heritage , and excited by our future . and we do things a little differently too .\nstore manager , malcolm kingswell , who has worked at the store for six years , said :\nour cosmetics department is one of the most successful of all the debenhams stores nationwide , so we really wanted to give our loyal customers the very best cosmetics offer possible .\nonce again , the store was extensively modernised and in 1955 a motor division , howell ' s garage & commercial vehicles ltd ( later renamed to howell ' s garages ( cardiff ) ltd ) commenced business acquiring several austin dealers . in 1959 , a branch store of reynolds & co of newport , wales , which was situated next to howells was acquired and incorporated into the main premises .\n\u201cmy great aunt , annie raymond was a milliner and worked in howells , she appeared on the 1901 census . annie had been apprenticed at porth and at the end of her apprenticeship , her mother who knew james howell personally , asked if her daughter could have a position at his store . \u201d\ncardiff department stores drapers hayes retail trade st . mary street stuart hall trinity street wales wharton street\nphotograph of james howell & company ltd , toy department , second floor , decorated for christmas , 1959 .\nhowells shares his expert insights on the challenge retailers face to get the right balance between customer experience and customer convenience from beginning to end of the shopping journey . what\u2019s more , retailers need to also get the balance right between technology and operations to fulfill high customer expectations and create a convenient and great experience that helps drive the business forward . check out the telegraph\u2019s full interview with steve howells , or view just the video by clicking on the image below .\nthousands of customers are expected at john lewis after it opens the doors of its biggest store outside london .\nmany of the early department stores , such as john lewis and whiteleys in london , were founded by drapers , cloth merchants who understood the tastes and buying power of the rising new generation of middle class women that , from the second half of the 19th century , would spur the department store to opulent heights across europe and the united states .\nit is no coincidence that , from the mid 19th century , the department store adopted the look and feel of the way we have known it for more than 150 years with the opening , by queen victoria and prince albert , of the great exhibition in 1851 . this was held in the crystal palace , a truly revolutionary structure , designed by joseph paxton and located in hyde park , not far from harrods , which , from 1905 , became europe\u2019s biggest department store .\ndepartment stores proved so appealing that they blossomed at most unlikely junctures in 20th century history . gum ( state department store ) , red square , moscow dates from 1921 . for lenin , it was a showcase of \u201csocialist consumerism\u201d , which was , to say the least , a misnomer . the spectacular looking shop sold what soviet factories chose to send . being a communist country , the customer was always \u2018left\u2019 rather than right . even more surprising has been the rise of intense consumerism in the people\u2019s republic of china , where vast , hyper - bling shopping malls now threaten the very idea of the department store .\noma\u2019s scheme for the store breaks it up into four quadrants each with different architectural qualities and targeted at a different audience .\nintriguingly , internet - savvy customers in britain still enjoy shopping in the fabric departments of john lewis department stores much as their predecessors did 150 years ago . think crystal palace 1851 with 21st century marketing and communications technology and you can see just why the department store remains hard to beat , an endearing and enduring cultural and retail fixture on our busiest city streets and squares .\nthanks for the comment \u2013 it\u2019s great to hear memories of other department stores and how many families had close links to these shops .\nthe threat of the shopping mall coincided with a global acceptance of the internet , personal computers and smart phones \u2013 the rise of online shopping . against the odds the department store has survived . people may choose to buy online , yet they also like to see what\u2019s on offer in person . department stores present a good snapshot of current trends in fashion , design , household goods and gadgets . as a result , forward - looking department stores have re - imagined themselves as retail theatres updating gordon selfridge\u2019s vision of a century ago .\ncardiff council leader rodney berman said the store would attract more shoppers to the capital , boosting its growing reputation as a shopping destination .\nand , yet , the first truly popular cultural expos\u00e9 of the department store had been \u00e9mile zola\u2019s au bonheur des dames ( the ladies\u2019 paradise ) , a novel of 1883 concerned with its exploitative and incestuous side , rarely seen by customers charmed by its ever evolving delights .\nestablished by james howell in 1856 , howell ' s department store is one of the largest stores in wales , starting off as a small shop and gradually absorbing all smaller shops on wharton street as it grew ! the family business was bought by house of fraser in 1972 , and though the store was formally branded as such in 2010 , the old howell ' s frontage remains , being a listed structure .\nfrom victorian london to soviet - era moscow , department stores have changed the way we shop and have shaped global culture . jonathan glancey investigates .\njames howell ' s children continued the expansion of the store , with a grocery and provisions department and a motor showroom being added by 1913 . whislt the 1914 - 1918 world war put a stop to planned developments , the store ' s profits increased steadily . in november 1920 , the company went public with a share capital of gbp500 , 000 . thomas francis howell remained chairman and john hugh howell and william frederick howell became directors .\nselfridge had done well with marshall field\u2019s . he liked to say , \u201cthe customer is always right , \u201d which made the chicago store popular . and he reputedly invented the catchphrase \u201conly [ so many ] shopping days until christmas\u201d . when he visited london on holiday in 1906 he was surprised to find most of the city\u2019s department stores \u2013 harrods had only recently completed its retail palace in knightsbridge \u2013 lacked the panache and drama of their american and parisian rivals . this led selfridge to leave the us and establish a singularly magnificent department store , bearing his name , at the west end of london\u2019s oxford street .\nstep inside the telegraph\u2019s hip london studios to catch business reporter\u2019s new retail campaign hosted by the telegraph online . the series kicks off with presenter alastair greener talking to tyco\u2019s own steve howells , director for retail ( uk & ireland ) , about how customers today are challenging retailers to a greater degree and how to turn it into a valuable opportunity .\nfrom that first volume , i present what seems to have been been london\u2019s first department store , called harding , howell & co . in 1809 . the text indicates that the firm was founded by \u201cmessrs . dyde and scribe\u201d twenty - five years previously . naturally , i had to look them up\u2014and wandered into a shoplifting case ,\n\u201cshe then left seccombes to work in a large department store in london . later she returned to cardiff where she married francis william hall , a widower , in 1915 at st john\u2019s church , cardiff . \u2018frank\u2019 hall was a photographer and later a fine art dealer ; he had a shop in one of the arcades in cardiff . \u201d\nat that time cardiff\u2019s stores vied for business in the hustle and bustle of the town , with the number of shops growing rapidly due to the demand for imported goods . james howell\u2019s department store was expanded regularly , but not only for business purposes . building plans for james howell , held at the glamorgan archives , show that the upper levels of the store were never intended to be used as a shop floor , as small rooms with fireplaces were clearly marked on the plans submitted to cardiff borough council .\nharmony store is located in swan street bridgetown barbados . you know harmony for its exquisite formal wear ! we ' ve got that perfect dress for any special occasion , now introducin\nwhile there are rival contenders , the title of the world\u2019s first department store belongs , perhaps , to harding , howell & co\u2019s grand fashionable magazine at 89 pall mall in st james\u2019s , london . opened in 1796 , this handsome georgian shop was divided into four departments , offering furs and fans , haberdashery , jewellery and clocks , and millinery , or hats .\non the death of james howell in 1909 , the ownership of the store passed to his eleven children , with the company becoming a private limited company , james howell & co ltd .\nannie and francis had two children . after their births annie returned to work at marments , another department store in cardiff , where she became the millinery buyer , purchasing hats from the large milliners in london . francis hall also had three children by his first wife , the youngest of which was alfred h hall . alfred married annie raymond\u2019s sister dora , who also worked at seccombes .\nthe new 280 , 000 sq ft ( 26 , 000 sq m ) four - storey john lewis store , which opened for the first time at 0930 bst , will employ almost 800 people .\nthe interior of the store is seen in rose ; the exterior appears in a number of stories - see st mary ' s street , wharton street and hayes island for photos of the exterior .\nlate 20th century modifications , accelerating global economic shifts and the challenges brought by the digital revolution have turned kadewe\u2019s current set up into an obsolete model . there is now a need to investigate an alternative to the established retail model - a model able to redefine the relationship of the department store both with its patrons and with its physical and urban environments . our proposal for the transformation of kadewe is tactical .\nlindy woodhead\u2019s biography shopping , seduction & mr selfridge was published in 2007 . six years later , mr selfridge , a british tv drama based on woodhead\u2019s book , was first broadcast on both sides of the atlantic . a second and third series have followed , with viewers from afghanistan to sweden following the operatic life and times of harry gordon selfridge . no wonder . the story of the wisconsin - born retailer who left school at 14 , rose to become a partner in marshall field\u2019s , chicago \u2013 founded in 1852 , it was one of the first and most ambitious us department stores \u2013 and then re - created the department store for the 20th century in london , has it all : the highs , the lows , glamour , scandal , commercial and public acclaim and the ultimate crash landing not of the store that bears his name , but of a once stellar career .\nthe store\u2019s original vaulted rooftop restaurant will be replaced by a new glazed addition and an external courtyard which provides views out over berlin . this new rooftop level will be connected to the street by a pair of escalators .\ndebenhams in st david ' s shopping centre re - launched earlier this month with 40 new jobs and a 24 , 000 sq ft ( 2 , 200 sq m ) of floor space , extending the beauty department , .\nnot that the nazis could stop the spread of architectural ideas spawned in germany . in 1935 the new peter jones department store , owned by the john lewis partnership , opened on london\u2019s sloane square . designed by william crabtree , it owed much to mendelsohn . although ultra - modern , it won favour with the public both for its bright , airy interior , but also for the well - mannered way its steel and glass curtain wall curved gently with the flow of sloane street .\ni know there is huge expectation from people , not just in cardiff but the whole south wales region , in the opening of this store and it is going to prove to be another major attraction for the city of cardiff .\njayne thomas , a preservation assistant at glamorgan archives , worked for many years as a window dresser at james howell\u2019s . jayne remembers the small rooms with fireplaces in the attics of the shop where the staff lived ; these later became the store rooms .\nurltoken is an independent online resource and is not associated with any government department . all government data published here is used under licence . please do not contact urltoken for any queries related to any individual listed building , planning permission related to listed buildings or the listing process itself .\nbetween 1901 and 1911 annie left james howell\u2019s and went to work in the milliners and drapers store seccombes . in the 1911census returns she was living at 7 fitzalan road , cardiff , which was recorded in the western mail directory of the time as an \u2018assistants\u2019 residence\u2019 for g . arthur seccombes .\ng the new line at harmony\u2026 . . harmony life ! a great way to express yourself everyday ! it ' s a new department of casual and elegantly casual selections just for our harmony girls ! are you a harmony girl ? come to harmony today and get your discount card and so much more !\nsince its opening in 1907 , kadewe has always been at the forefront of products\u2019 selections while also setting new standards for patron services . its unique size \u2013 the biggest department store in continental europe \u2013 makes it akin to a city : a three dimensional network of paths , squares , neighbourhoods , activities and views unfolding through its large extensions and providing opportunities for commercial social and cultural encounters . its evolution reflects germany\u2019s modern history : from its origins in the early 20th century , through wwii destructions and the subsequent rebirth in the 1950\u2019s when it became a symbol of the country\u2019s post war reconstruction and economic success .\nharding , howell & co was focussed on the needs and desires of fashionable women . here , at last women were free to browse and shop , safely and decorously , away from home and from the company of men . these , for the main part , were newly affluent middle class women , their good fortune \u2013 and the department store itself \u2013 nurtured and shaped by the industrial revolution . this was transforming life in london and the length and breadth of britain at a dizzying pace on the back of energetic free trade , fecund invention , steam and sail , and a seemingly inexhaustible supply of expendable cheap labour .\nrather than treating the existing building as a singular mass , the project aims to break it into four quadrants , each one with different architectural and commercial qualities , targeted at different audiences : classic , experimental , young , generic , etc\u2026 ; four department stores under one single roof , fragmenting the original mass into smaller , easily accessible and navigable components \u2013 similar to distinct urban sectors embedded into a unifying city fabric .\nin 1924 , the wharton street arcade was opened , linking the wharton street premises with the main store and , in 1931 , a new four storey building was opened on the corner of wharton street and st mary street . during the years of depression and war in the 1930s and 1940s , trade was slow due to price regulations and rationing . the 1950s saw both an improvement in trade and the introduction of a new management team with alfred thorpe as chairman and managing director .\nmy ex husband\u2019s family had a well known drapers in bridgend from the 1860s to the 1960s \u2013 stuchberys . reading about howells reminds me so much of that . when the shop finally closed we found dozens of singer sewing machines in the basement and boxes of old lace , embroidered buttons etc etc . the milliners were on the top floor which also had little fire places i seem to recall . the money whizzed around the shop in a metal canister to where my ex\u2019s granddad in his 80s , sat in the accounts office surveying his empire . when i began doing my own family history research about 15 years ago i found out that my great gran had been apprenticed there as a seamstress , useful when she was widowed at 24 ! she ended up sewing at the cottage homes in bridgend but died herself at 30 . i cherish the bits and pieces of memorabilia which i have from stuchberys and my younger son is robin stuchbery turner . he handles press for rock bands working with the manic street preachers , super furry animals and others .\nnot only did the crystal palace feature 300 , 000 panes of plate glass \u2013 a recent invention \u2013 but it was also an enormous showcase of consumer goods from around the world . millions of people came here to window shop , gawping at marvels of contemporary design and technology that opened their eyes to what the new industrial world could offer . ever since , even when clad in marble , stone , brick or terracotta , department stores \u2013 shopping malls , too \u2013 have had something of paxton\u2019s crystal palace about them .\nsuppliers of interior home furnishings such as floor and wall tiles , sanitary ware , faucets , cabinetry and counter tops , shower enclosures and other components for the bathroom and kitchen and with the high tech capability of designing electronically , producing and installing kitchens and baths . brancker ' s products are of the highest quality and finest style , sourced from the leading manufacturers around the world and we can boast their affordability . brancker ' s design department can create customised interiors or anything you can dream of . we also pride ourselves on being a home solution provider .\nerich mendelsohn , one of the most inventive of early modern movement architects , met the brothers simon and salman schocken , successful german retailers , in 1924 . the result was the design of some of the most innovative of all department stores and three of the most exciting and influential european buildings of the weimar era . where le bon march\u00e9 and la samaritaine in paris proffered art nouveau and art deco charms and the americans and the british served lavish helpings of beaux arts classicism and edwardian baroque , kaufhaus schocken went shockingly modern . the powerfully sculpted stores mendelsohn designed in nuremberg ( 1926 ) , stuttgart ( 1928 ) and chemnitz ( 1930 ) proved that retailers could lead architectural innovation rather than follow pseudo - historic styles .\nwth of the society as a whole . ensuring that a nation\u2019s recreational requirements are met is of primary concern , especially in a hectic work environment . the commission\u2019s social commitment to the barbadian community is well established and its mandate in this regard is wide and varied . the plant nursery , located at codrington house , covers approximately 50 , 000 sq . ft . the nursery caters to the requirements of the commercial landscape department , sites maintained by the commission and public demands for ornamental plants and trees . this area is sectioned as follows : - a plant propagation area a hardening areaa potting areaa holding area the nursery provides a wide variety of plants for sale and also facilitates requests for plant rentals from the general public for various functions . a large number of plants are also used for the general beautification of coastal & terrestrial parks and open areas , which fall under the aegis of the commission .\nfull - service facilities and complete in - house capabilities have accommodated all types of printing projects . we endeavour to meet all challenges with creative solutions , meeting your printing requirements quickly , professionally and economically . we can help you create , enhance and promote your desired image and will work with you to surpass your expectations . in house art department we design simple solutions to tricky business challenges . after 15 + years in the business of print and design , we know exactly what we\u2019re doing . we apply clarity of thought and timeless simplicity of design , to create brands that help organisations stand out from the crowd . our solutions are carefully designed to engage customers new and old , and to work across every channel , from print to pixels and beyond . we carefully manage your artwork with our dedicated team focused on ensuring the end product is perfect . often , we are able to catch and correct subtle design or technical issues before our customers are even aware of it .\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 .\nsingalong with us : it ' s the final countdown . . . last week of sale now on\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nstreet view is the best available vantage point looking , if possible , towards the location of the building . in some locations , street view may not give a view of the actual building , or may not be available at all . where it is not available , the satellite view is shown instead .\noccupying a prominent corner site with wharton street to s , and trinity street to rear .\nbuilt as premises for james howell & co drapers . twelve bays to n date from circa 1875 - 6 , and circa 1889 by w d blessley , architect ; three bay classical block to s by sir percy thomas , architect , 1928 - 30 showing influence of north american beaux - arts style ( cf selfridges , oxford street , london ) . extension to rear ( along wharton street ) in 1960s engulfed former bethany baptist chapel of 1864 - 5 ( by j hartland & son ) ; the stone front , and cast iron columns from this building remain visible in shop .\nbeaux arts block has coffered ceilings to open pilastered retail floors ; rear lift shaft with surrounding staircase . extension of 1960s took in bethany baptist chapel ; stone front and cast iron columns from this building remain visible in shop .\non large site between trinity street and st mary street , with trinity street entrance opposite st john ' s gardens .\nthe initial design was by daniel burnham , a big - spirited american architect who had worked for marshall field\u2019s and , significantly , had designed much of the 1893 chicago world\u2019s fair , a successor to london\u2019s great exhibition of 1851 . one of burnham\u2019s assistants in london was thomas tait , one of whose major works was the extension to the british museum of 1905 . in oxford street , selfridge\u2019s design team shaped an ambitious beaux arts classical palace \u2013 or indeed museum \u2013 of a building , its noble ionic facade rising above a wall of plate glass windows .\nopened in 1909 , selfridges offered bedazzled customers a hundred departments along with restaurants , a roof garden , reading and writing rooms , reception areas for foreign visitors , a first aid room and , most importantly , a small army of knowledgeable floor - walking assistants who served as guides to this retail treasure trove as well as being thoroughly instructed in the art of making a sale .\nwith their brilliant use of electric lighting \u2013 something mendelsohn had learned from the look of american city streets at night \u2013 bold architectural graphics and photogenic forms , the schocken stores were admired by a new generation of european architects and castigated by the nazis , who came to power in 1933 . mendelsohn left for the uk that year . salman shocken ( simon had been killed in a car accident in 1929 ) lost his business to the nazis and emigrated to palestine the following year . there , he commissioned mendelsohn to design the schocken library , a fitting home to the only major collection of jewish books to have escaped nazi germany .\ndiscovering glamorgan ' s past ( blog cymraeg : archifaumorgannwg . wordpress . com )\nthe 1911 census , taken on sunday 2 april , provides us with further information as it shows that 140 men and women , married and single , from near and far were \u2018living over the shop\u2019 at howell\u2019s on that night . draper\u2019s salesmen and women , milliners , dressmakers , apprentices , housekeepers and servants all lived together in the space over the bustling business and the large departments which were filled with luxury items to furnish the homes and bellies of the ever growing population of cardiff .\na member of the public has been in contact with the archives regarding her great aunt who had worked for james howell , and was included in the list of staff living there at the time of the 1901 census . annie raymond had been born in penygraig , merthyr tydfil in 1881 .\nthe thought of living over a shop today conjures up visions of side doors , narrow stairs , cat raided dustbins and the odour of countless take - aways ; however 100 years ago in cardiff things were different\u2026 . in 1911 , in some cases \u2018living over the shop\u2019 was a world away from this .\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\nwith the death of james howell in 1909 , the ownership of james howell & co was to be divided amongst his eleven children . in order to achieve this the company was turned into a private limited company , james howell & co ltd , in december 1909 . thomas francis howell , james howell ' s eldest son , who was a barrister in london , became chairman of the company , with john hugh , frederick william and james howell assuming active management in cardiff .\ncorporation name : james howell & co dates of connection : 1909 connection type : james howell & co was incorporated as james howell & co ltd in 1909 .\ncorporation name : house of fraser ltd dates of connection : 1972 connection type : james howell & co ltd was acquired by house of fraser ltd in 1972 .\nby 1892 , the shop had grown to 36 , 800 square feet and traded under the name james howell & co . in the 1890s , howell acquired more premises in wharton street and in charles street , cardiff , and by 1905 employed over 400 staff .\ncorporation name : james howell & co ltd dates of connection : 1909 connection type : james howell & co was incorporated as james howell & co ltd in 1909 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\n. wharton street is on the east side of the street , by howell ' s .\n. cardiff market is on the east side of the street , north past howell ' s .\n. head south on st . mary ' s street ( from howell ' s ) , and caroline street is on the left .\n. head north along st . mary ' s street , then turn left into quay street .\n. head north along st . mary ' s street , which then becomes the high street .\nwestgate street ( the runaway bride , out of time , sleeper ) : 0 . 09 miles .\neverything changes [ 2006 ] : gwen recovers after seeing what had happened in the alley .\nthe runaway bride [ 24 - 25 jul 2006 ] : donna and the doctor in town .\nturn left [ related , re - used from the runaway bride ] : the christmas star over london .\ninformation , downloads , photographs and other media are provided for reference and for personal use only ( planning visits etc . ) - they remain the copyright of their respective authors and may not be duplicated on any other website or media without prior permission .\nall screen captures are the copyright of the bbc and appear here as reference to illustrate the location in comparison with how it looked at the time of filming and the present day ; no attempt is made to supercede this or any other copyright .\nthe locations guide is copyright \u00a9 2014 chuck foster and hosted by news in time and space ltd . all rights reserved .\ndoctor who is copyright \u00a9 british broadcasting corporation ( bbc ) 1963 , 2014 . no infringement of this copyright is either implied or intended .\nbestselling authors loretta chase & susan holloway scott gossip about history , writing , and yes , shoes .\n, courtesy the philadelphia museum of art . though the magazines online at google books have been cleaned up , the fairly complete ( so far as i could determine ) collection of color plates and the generally good condition of the pages at internet archive compensates , i think , for the yellowing .\ni was particularly interested in checking out the very first volume of a high quality magazine that lasted about twenty years .\nthe repository of arts , literature , commerce , manufactures , fashions and politics , vol . 1 , 1809\nclicking on a picture will enlarge it . clicking on the caption will take you to the online page .\ni found it interesting that one of the customers has ( i assume ) her dog with her while shopping . that is not a lap / carry dog , either . and while not everyone is accompanied , it must have been a frequent enough occurrence to warrant inclusion in the color plate .\ntwo things : first , i checked the address . today it is the very posh home of the royal automobile club ! ! ! second , i , too , noticed the dog . reminded me of my last trip to england . stopped over every morning at a local deli to get a sack lunch for later . there was a little neighborhood dog who stopped in on a regular basis for a strip of bacon from the deli owner . once fed , off he went about his business . i thought it was so sweet . would never happen in america . someone would have a fit .\nthere\u2019s a big difference in how we use history . but we\u2019re equally nuts about it . to us , the everyday details of life in the past are things to talk about , ponder , make fun of - - much in the way normal people talk about their favorite reality show .\nwe talk about who\u2019s wearing what and who\u2019s sleeping with whom . we try to sort out rumor or myth from fact . we thought there must be at least three other people out there who think history\u2019s fascinating and fun , too . this blog is for them .\neating a bookthese three objects can hardly be called books . yet . . .\nroberts , david , 1796 - 1864 . cruz del campo , 1833 . typdr . . .\nnesselrode pudding ( ice cream ) created by careme . . . or was it mony ?\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\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 . . .\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 .\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 .\neach quadrant addresses a different street entrance and is organised around a central core and atrium space . these voids change in size throughout the building\u2019s nine storeys .\neach quadrant addresses a different street entrance and is organized around its core void acting both as a main central atrium and a primary vertical distribution space . through a process closer to the one of curating rather than designing , each void is developed specifically to offer four kinds of distinct spatial experiences and four efficient models of organization . throughout the nine levels of the building the voids transform in size and extension , avoiding any repetition and making every floor unique : they disappear on the ground floor , morph through the commercial areas , and - in one case only - reach the new rooftop .\nlocation berlin , germany type of project retail architect oma local architects architekturb\u00fcro udo landgraf and heine architekten partnerschaft mbb client kadewe group project manager smv bauprojektsteuerung ingenieursgesellschaft mbh structural engineer ibk ing . - b\u00fcro f\u00fcr tragwerksplanung mechanical engineer ibt ingenieurb\u00fcro trache area 90 , 000m 2\nrem koolhaas\u2019s practice oma has submitted revised plans for its \u00a3111 . 6 million flexible art space , the factory in manchester\ndenton corker marshall ( dcm ) has won a contest for three residential towers within manchester\u2019s \u00a31 . 35 billion st john\u2019s regeneration zone\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 .\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 .\nmap of porthcawl , united kingdom showing latitude and longitude of items of interest . page 11 of 49\nporthcawl is a town and community on the south coast of wales in the county borough of bridgend , 25 miles ( 40 km ) west of the capital city , cardiff and 19 miles ( 31 km ) southeast of swansea . situated on a low limestone headland on the south wales coast , overlooking the bristol channel , porthcawl developed as a coal port during the 19th century , but its trade was soon taken over by more rapidly developing ports such as barry . northwest of the town , in the dunes known as kenfig burrows , are hidden the last remnants of the town and kenfig castle , which were overwhelmed by sand about 1400 .\nmerthyr mawr is a village and community in bridgend , wales . the village is about 2\u00bd miles from the centre of bridgend town . the community occupies the area west of the ewenny river , between bridgend and porthcawl .\nmargam abbey was a cistercian monastery , located in the village of margam , a suburb of modern port talbot in wales .\n) is a village and former borough in bridgend , wales . it is situated 1 mile ( 1 . 6 km ) inland on the north bank of the bristol channel , and just south - west of the m4 motorway .\nfitzalan high school ( welsh : ysgol uwchradd fitzalan ) is an 11 - 19 mixed , large , co - educational , community comprehensive secondary school in cardiff . the school is located in the leckwith area of canton in cardiff , wales . the school serves some areas\u2026\ncyncoed is a community in the north of the city of cardiff , capital of wales . located to the north east of the city , cyncoed is one of the most affluent suburbs of cardiff . it has some of the highest property prices in wales .\ncardiff university students ' union ( welsh : undeb myfyrwyr prifysgol caerdydd ) is the students ' union for cardiff university and is located in cardiff , wales , uk .\ncandleston castle is a 14th - century fortified manor house , in ruins since the 19th century . it is . 75 miles ( 1 . 21 km ) southwest of merthyr mawr , former glamorgan , wales , now bridgend county borough and just . 75 miles ( 1 . 21 km ) northwest of ogmore ca\u2026\n) in neath , wales is a sports ground , with a capacity of 5 , 000 .\n) in park street , cardiff , wales , is the second tallest building in cardiff , wales , which stands next to the millennium stadium .\nst illtyd ' s church is a church complex in llantwit major , vale of glamorgan , southeast wales . it is located at the site of the oldest college in the united kingdom , cor tewdws , which was founded c . 395 ad in honor of the roman emperor theodosius i . \u2026\nsa1 swansea waterfront ( colloquially : sa1 ) is the marketing name given to the brownfield development area located in northern part of swansea docks . the area is located directly to the southeast of swansea city centre .\nport eynon ( also spelt port einon , porth einon in welsh ) is a village and community in the city and county of swansea , wales . the community has its own elected community council . the village is located in the remote south western corner 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", "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": 32}], "title": "kowloon dairy", "paragraphs": ["the kowloon dairy ltd is a reliable hk baby products manufacturer and trustable hong kong company at hktdc . com . contact the kowloon dairy ltd .\nkowloon dairy produces a wide range of dairy products and has a great deal of experience with packaging uht .\nthe kowloon dairy ( gz ) ltd . was founded in 1994 by kowloon dairy ( hk ) , a famous hong kong company , which is a more than 75 years of dairy manufacturing experts . as the dairy manufacturing experts , the kowloon dairy ( gz ) ltd . holds for the single - minded pursuit of excellent quality . the kowloon dairy ( gz ) ltd . has been the world ' s largest hamburger chain of dairy suppliers .\nkowloon dairy ' s classic product , . . . - lilian tang design | facebook\n1940 , financed the founding of kowloon dairy with mr george ahwee and jockey rudy choy .\nthe kowloon dairy ( gz ) ltd . | member | rspo - roundtable on sustainable palm oil\ncalories in kowloon dairy 1 . 5 % low fat milk drink - calories and nutrition facts | urltoken\ni ' ve only drunk kowloon dairy milk in hk and pretty sure it ' s fresh milk .\n1960 dairy farm and lane crawford merged their respective food retailing operations to form dairy lane limited .\nin 1940 li lan sang joined his friends in a business partnership and the kowloon dairy limited was born .\nthe kowloon dairy ( gz ) ltd is in open discussion with its partners and customers regarding sustainable palm oil .\nthe mini - portion pack machine was installed at kowloon dairy\u2019s existing plant and has been in production since june 2005 .\nthe refreshment kiosk on portion of the second floor , kowloon city law courts building , no . 147m argyle street , kowloon , hong kong\nthe kowloon dairy ( gz ) ltd , will be communciated through our website to our partners and internally through brifings and meetings .\nthe kowloon dairy ( gz ) ltd . , to meet demand for premium quality milk in china , from fujian to yunnan and harbin .\nthere is a smattering of faux - outrage kicking off amongst local and filipino netizens this week over a hong kong tv ad for kowloon dairy .\nover the ensuing decades , the company steadily expanded , with hundreds of our milk cows grazing on acres of kowloon land , now developed for housing kowloon\u2019s growing population .\nkowloon dairy chose benco pack\u2019s miniasepack / 20 - b horizontal thermo - forming machine as it incorporates hi - tech solutions that are compatible with dairies . kowloon dairy\u2019s long - standing experience with using ultra high temperature ( uht ) processing enabled it to achieve longer shelf life for its products . the aseptic technology involves sterilisation and drying processes .\n1964 dairy farm acquiriesthe wellcome grocery chain founded in 1945 by wu chung - hai and lau lin . it buys out lane crawford\u2019s share of dairy lane limited .\na trappist dairy spokesman said it had yet to decide when to resume production .\nthe kowloon dairy ( gz ) ltd has applied for its membership and intesds to be certified . we also work closely toegther with our suppliers to move forward to sustainble palm oil .\nstarbucks said kowloon\u2019s dairy products have been confirmed safe by china\u2019s general administration of quality supervision , inspection and quarantine , and the guangzhou technical and quality bureau , which are government safety watchdogs .\n1973 dairy farm acquires singapore - based fitzpatrick\u2019s food supplies ( far east ) ltd .\nmaintaining the absolute integrity and sustainability of our brand \u2014 from farming , sourcing and production , to storage and delivery \u2014 is kowloon dairy\u2019s number one priority and underscores our commitment to quality and service .\nkowloon dairy , china , invested in benco pack ' s ' aseptic ' form - fill - seal ( ffs ) machine in april 2005 for the production of mini - portions of coffee creamers .\n1911 dairy farm buys butterfield and swire\u2019s frozen food business , its first major corporate acquisition .\n1918 the company opens a second store in manson house , nathan road , kowloon . it buys the hong kong ice company and changes its name to the dairy farm , ice & cold storage company limited .\nkowloon dairy has been local hong kong people\u2019s favourite dairy brand for over 75 years , and certain products . its chocolate milk has been one of the strongest product in the category in hk . alchemy was approached to develop a new advertising campaign to engage customers and compete with other products in the market .\n) at its 300 - plus stores in mainland china amid a safety scare , said on wednesday it had begun using fresh milk from kowloon dairy food products co ltd in 55 of its stores in south china .\nthe kowloon dairy ( gz ) ltd has made a palm oil sustainbility policy . we became a member of green palm in oct 2016 , book & claim 2018 , mass balance 2020 . sg is our minimum requirement .\nhf : of primary interest to us i think , is dairy farm\u2019s production rather than its retailing outlets . as far as i know it is no longer involved in the former which included dairy products and ice .\nproduct name : trappist dairy fresh milk product size : 236ml use by date : 6 . 12 . 2011\nproduct name : trappist dairy fresh milk product size : 946ml use by date : 6 . 12 . 2011\nyou have never drunk fresh milk in your life then . kowloon diary milk tastes like water compared to genuine full cream milk .\nkowloon dairy upholds the principle of truthfulness and is committed to providing customers with superior - quality and tasty milk products as well as excellent services with the most sincere attitude . we make no compromise to sacrifice product quality for making more money .\nkowloon dairy , china , which markets products in the southern china region , as well as fuzhou and xiamen , invested in benco pack\u2019s \u2018aseptic\u2019 form - fill - seal ( ffs ) machine in april 2005 for the production of mini - portions of coffee creamers . kowloon dairy produces a variety of milk drinks , ice cream products , stickline and novelty items and supplies coffee creamers , soft ice cream mixes , shake mixes and dipping ice cream to offices and institutions . the chinese dairy has been producing the new long shelf life mini - portions of coffee creamers in its guangzhou facility since june 2005 .\n1904 dairy farm opens its first retail store at lower albert road . it begins importing frozen meat from australia .\ndairy farm began importing frozen meat and opened its first retail store at the central district depot . [ wikipedia ]\n1946 post ww2 dairy farm quickly recovers and records a net profit of hk $ 1 , 519 , 292 .\nthe product had already been recalled by the dairy on august 28 as part of a general recall of all products triggered by the discovery of excessive bacteria in a sample of trappist dairy hi - calcium low fat milk drink .\n1972 dairy farm is acquired by hongkong land . it retains its independence , its established operating structure and corporate personality .\nkowloon dairy\u2019s investment in benco pack\u2019s ffs machine has enabled the company to extend its product range to cater to offices , large organizations and institutions . the machinery and the technology ensure that kowloon\u2019s mini - portion coffee creamer is packed under strict sterilised conditions and is of high quality ( the attention to detail in the sterilisation and packaging gives the mini - portions the long shelf life required for this application ) .\n1986 dairy farm\u2019s centenary . in december , the company is demerged from hongkong land and re - listed on the hong kong stock exchange . as part of the demerger , dairy farm takes over 50 percent interest in maxim\u2019s from hongkong land .\ngovernment canteen on portion of the first floor , electrical and mechanical services department headquarters , no . 3 kai shing street , kowloon , hong kong\nthe government property at shop no . 15 on the ground floor of trade and industry department tower , 700 nathan road , kowloon , hong kong\nthe government property at shop no . 1 on the ground floor of trade and industry department tower , 700 nathan road , kowloon , hong kong\n\u201cthey were totally integrated , \u201d says ko . even the seven - storey modern staff quarters built by dairy farm in the 1950s were accessible only by village footpath . in 1959 , almost half the village was employed by dairy farm , including 721 people who lived in the staff quarters . a market was held in the village when dairy farm paid its fortnightly wages .\n1992 the company opens five 7 - eleven stores in shenzhen . it sells 51 percent of its dairy manufacturing businesses in hong kong and guangzhou to nestl\u00e9 . nestl\u00e9 buys the dairy farm brand name and licenses it back to the company for 50 years .\n1983 dairy farm\u2019s herd of cows at pokfulam are sold off . the company begins disposing of its australian farming and ranching interests .\none automatic vending machine on portion of the first floor , trade and industry tower , no . 3 concorde road , kai tak , kowloon , hong kong\nbut originally the company did what its name suggests : owned a farm , raised cows , and ran a dairy with the results .\nproduct name : trappist dairy hi - calcium low fat milk drink product size : 236ml use by date : 4 . 12 . 2011\ngovernment property at shop no . 3a on podium level 2 of shun lee disciplined services quarters , 32 lee on road , kwun tong , kowloon , hong kong\ngovernment property at shop no . 11 on podium level 2 of shun lee disciplined services quarters , 32 lee on road , kwun tong , kowloon , hong kong\ngovernment property at shop no . 15c5 on podium level 2 of shun lee disciplined services quarters , 32 lee on road , kwun tong , kowloon , hong kong\nnow ' dairy farm ' is just a brand name , or as its website says ,\na leading pan - asian retailer\n.\nwe are currently involved in a research project linked to the pokfulam village and its connection with the dairy farm ( formerly part of the dairy farm retail group ) . we would be interested in talking to anyone who any old pictures , information , etc , on this subject .\nofc the cows aren ' t in hk , they ' re from guangdong . noone said that hk dairy is actually milked in hk .\nthe government property at shop no . 18 on podium level 2 of shun lee disciplined services quarters , 32 lee on road , kwun tong , kowloon , hong kong\nthe government property at shop no . 1 on podium level 2 of shun lee disciplined services quarters , 32 lee on road , kwun tong , kowloon , hong kong\nthe government property at shop no . 8 on podium level 2 of shun lee disciplined services quarters , 32 lee on road , kwun tong , kowloon , hong kong\nthe government property at shop no . 10 on podium level 2 of shun lee disciplined services quarters , 32 lee on road , kwun tong , kowloon , hong kong\nthe government property at shop no . 15b1 on podium level 2 of shun lee disciplined services quarters , 32 lee on road , kwun tong , kowloon , hong kong\nthe government property at shop no . 13 on podium level 2 of shun lee disciplined services quarters , 32 lee on road , kwun tong , kowloon , hong kong\nthe government property at shop no . 15a on podium level 2 of shun lee disciplined services quarters , 32 lee on road , kwun tong , kowloon , hong kong\nthe government property at shop no . 17 on podium level 2 of shun lee disciplined services quarters , 32 lee on road , kwun tong , kowloon , hong kong\nthe government property at shop no . 2 on podium level 2 of shun lee disciplined services quarters , 32 lee on road , kwun tong , kowloon , hong kong\nthe government property at shop no . 15c1 on podium level 2 of shun lee disciplined services quarters , 32 lee on road , kwun tong , kowloon , hong kong\nthe government property at shop no . 15c2 on podium level 2 of shun lee disciplined services quarters , 32 lee on road , kwun tong , kowloon , hong kong\nbasically semi - skimmed milk is the same as\n2 % fat\nmilk . if you drink kowloon dairy milk - its the green one and will say\nhi - calcium , low fat\n. but the milk here just doesn ' t taste the same . . . . even in mcdonalds ! xxx\n1890 dairy farm built a low - rise brick and stucco building on lower albert road for use as a cold storage warehouse . [ wikipedia ]\n1987 dairy farm acquires 25 percent of kwik save \u2013 the sixth largest supermarket chain in the united kingdom . it begins supermarket operations in taiwan .\n1997 dairy farm opens a 50 - 50 joint venture with health and beauty chain , health and glow , in india and reaches a technical assistance agreement in indonesia , with rajawali , to run the guardian pharmacy chain . it sells its remaining 49 percent stake in nestl\u00e9 dairy farm to nestl\u00e9 .\nfee - paying public car park on portions of the ground floor of shun lee disciplined services quarters , no . 32 lee on road , kwun tong , kowloon , hong kong\nthe presence of a trough against the wall running around the left ( east ) side tends to support the idea that dairy cows were kept here .\none of the founders of dairy farm , dr . manson had three small children when he moved to hong kong in the 1880s . there was no hygenic milk supply then , which was his reason for opening dairy farm . here is a photo of dr . & mrs . manson and the children .\nso what would such a room be used for ? obviously not dairy cows because they couldn ' t get in or out . elsewhere it ' s reported that the dairy farm also kept pigs and poultry , but these buildings don ' t seem suitable for either . can anyone tell me their function ?\ngovernment canteen on portion of the ground floor of the marine department new yau ma tei public cargo working area administration building , no . 38 hoi fai road , kowloon , hong kong\nmilk from different breeds of cows and places have different tastes because they are probably fed differently . kowloon dairy milk also doesn ' t have additives or hormones added to it , which is probably why it tastes like water compared to other brands . i live in ca and i know that genuine full cream milk taste you are talking about .\nthe biggest change came in 1886 , when scottish surgeon sir patrick manson established a dairy farm next to pok fu lam village . like the original villagers , he was drawn to the stream , whose clean water could sustain the herd of cows that would provide hong kong with fresh , safe milk . dairy farm surrounded the village with pastures , cowsheds and dormitories for workers . for the next century , the lives of pok fu lam village and dairy farm were intertwined .\nshop no . 3 in the restricted area of the departure level of china hong kong city china ferry terminal , no . 33 canton road , tsim sha tsui , kowloon , hong kong\n1892 dairy farm establishes a central depot in lower albert road . the building now houses the foreign correspondents\u2019 club , hong kong and the hong kong fringe club .\n1980 dairy farm forges the first ever sino - foreign joint venture following deng xiaoping\u2019s open door reforms . the joint venture operates the flight kitchen for beijing airport .\nsemi skimmed milk is 2 % fat milk , that ' s what semi skimmed means , rather than fully skimmed which is 1 % fat - the kowloon dairy green milk is 2 % fat . . . . it is in no way the same as what you have in the uk but that ' s the closest you ' re gonna get .\n1999 dairy farm buys 90 percent of giant malaysia with two hypermarkets and five supermatkets . in india , it acquires a 49 percent holding in the foodworld supermarket chain .\n2012 dairy farm enters the cambodian market through the acquisition of a 70 % interest in a company that operates seven lucky supermarkets and nine fast food outlets in the country . dairy farm also enters the philippines market by acquiring a 50 % interest in rustan\u2019s supercenters , which operates ten shopwise hypermarkets , 13 rustan\u2019s supermarkets and nine expresslanes supermarkets .\ngreat article . dairy used to be part of my staple diet [ e . g . milk with cereal / coffee / tea , yoghurt , cheeses with pasta / wine . . etc ] but for the last ten years , i have reduced my intake by 90 % + . i needed to be quite careful but , personally , it has done wonders for my skin . also , the reduction in dairy intake has helped with my hay - fever allergy . the only reason i still have dairy is i like it as a treat plus i benefit from the calcium it provides . the fewer dairy products we include in our diet the better all round \u2013 me thinks \ud83d\ude09\nthe seattle - based coffee shop chain last week said it voluntarily pulled milk supplied by mengniu dairy , one of the companies whose product has tested positive for melamine contamination .\npura is good , but the price has jacked up in the last few months . . . now i drink some new stuff i have been seeing . . greenway farms or something ? it ' s from singapore , is pure homogenized milk ( also available in semi - skimmed and skimmed ) and is cheaper than even the local brands like dairy farm , kowloon dairy , and trappist . in any case read the label carefully . many of them are nothing more than powdered milk mixed with water , and with that comes the risk of tainted china crap .\n1979 dairy farm signs an agreement to obtain 18 tonnes of daily milk supplies from the kwangming farm in shenzhen . it acquires franklins\u2019 chain of 75 \u201cno frills\u201d stores in australia .\ngreen rating light green . dairy is very environmentally unfriendly , putting milk in a re - usable glass bottle as opposed to disposable paper carton may make it slightly less so .\nthe area around present - day lok fu was settled by southern song loyalists in the 13th century . imperial authorities built a military and administrative outpost on the site of what would eventually become the kowloon walled city . the area remained rural even as the expansion of urban kowloon touched on its fringes in the 1920s . but things changed in the 1930s , when refugees from china began to build shanty homes on thesurrounding hills .\nafter 77 years , it is good to know , some things have not changed at all . we at kowloon dairy continue to freshly make all of our great - tasting products , to exacting international standards , right here at home in hong kong . we would like to think it is possibly the freshest milk you could get anywhere in the world , unless you are living on the farm !\nthe government properties known as ( i ) shop no . 2 and ( ii ) shop no . 3 in the restricted area on the departure level of the china ferry terminal , tsim sha tsui , kowloon , hong kong\n1994 dairy farm signs a letter of intent to set up three supermarkets in shanghai , shenzhen and guangzhou , and forms a 50 - 50 supermarket joint venture with cold storage ( malaysia ) .\ni ' ve downloaded three pictures ( which hopefully will appear in due course ) , which included one showing a farm cowboy , another showing a 1600 lb block of ice produced by the dairy farm ice company ( taken from a 1919 dairy farm ' manual ' ) . i was with jardine matheson ( which owns df ) for 27 years , hence my involvement in this project .\nthe government properties known as ( i ) shop no . 15c3 and ( ii ) shop no . 15c4 all on podium level 2 of shun lee disciplined services quarters , 32 lee on road , kwun tong , kowloon , hong kong\nhong kong\u2019s freshest and favourite locally - produced milk can now be enjoyed with just half the fat . the fat content of kowloon dairy half fat fresh milk is extracted by using the centrifugal force to separate the fat from milk via the centrifugal separator . all the freshness , nutrients and taste of our full - fat , and in all container sizes and glass bottles , too . no additives , naturally . here\u2019s to fresh thinking !\n1913 the lower albert road warehouse was renovated and expanded to include a dairy shop , a room formeat smoking , a cold storage room for winter clothes and residency for its manager . [ wikipedia ]\nin 1958 i was on a bus travelling from shek o . on the lower slopes of the dragon ' s back on the east side of the shek o road the barren hill side had been planted with thousands of clumps of grass . i asked why this was being done and was told that the dairy farm was experimenting with growing additional grass there for its dairy herd . i wonder whether that was true and , if so , how long did the experient last ? i have a vague memory that a sign near the road had ' dairy farm ' on it but i could be wrong ! andrew\n2003 dairy farm buys the 22 - store kayo supermarket chain in taiwan . its indonesian associate , pt hero , acquires 22 tops supermarkts from ahold . it also acquires 34 tops supermarkets in malaysia from ahold , which are rebranded as giant and cold storage , taking the number of supermarkets owned by dairy farm to 47 . in singapore , it acquires 35 shop n save supermarkets increasing its supermarket network to 75 stores .\nthe cup lids are sealed and cut outside the sterile zone because the pre - sealing of the two films ensures that the inside of the cup , and therefore the product , is completely isolated from the external environment . since the new generation of packaging lines are all designed with 3d software tools \u2013 windows - based touch - screen panel , control systems connected through fieldbus ( profibus standard ) \u2013 the possibility of easy diagnostics and even remote assistance appealed to kowloon dairy .\nin 1972 , we moved our farming operations to yuen long and our milk production plant to a purpose - built state - of - the - industry facility in tuen mun where , using the latest in food technology , we continue to produce our famously rich and nutritious milks , and ice creams , to this day . as for our dairy farming operations , with kowloon rapidly urbanizing , in 1984 we moved these up to guangzhou , where quality control is stringent and absolute .\n1976 the company buys 51 percent of manning dispensary ltd , a chain of three pharmacies run by a hong kong medical practice . central depot reverts to the crown , ending its 72 - year association with dairy farm .\nthe centre said last night that the dairy\u2019s factory was cleaned on august 23 . the watchdog collected follow - up milk drink samples for microbiological tests after the cleaning operation and all samples were found to meet legal standards .\nthe government properties known as ( i ) shop no . 3a , ( ii ) shop no . 11 and ( iii ) shop no . 15c5 , all on podium level 2 of shun lee disciplined services quarters , 32 lee on road , kwun tong , kowloon , hong kong\nin our earliest entrepreneurial days , with a handful of employees , we served quite a small area in north kowloon . together with mr . george ahwee and mr . rudy choy , mr . li lan sang invested more capital to grow the business and \u201climited\u201d was added to our name .\nkowloon dairy chose the miniasepack / 20 - b for its mini - portion coffee creamer pack because it is a fully aseptic packaging line for fresh and uht cream and liquid products . the machine comes with two different cutting units , one for singles conveyed on the side of the machine and packed at random and another for multi - packs with outlet in the front . this allows the automatic pre - selection of cutting configuration without adjustment or disassembling of the cutting unit . change - overs are thus simplified and down time is minimised .\nthe tainted milk saga started on august 21 , when the centre said a sample of trappist dairy fresh milk ( 236 ml ) with a use - by date of august 22 collected for routine testing recorded a total bacterial count of 260 million per millilitre .\nuphill , through a tiny wet market and the past the old dairy farm staff quarters , a villager has transformed the footpath in front of a waterfall into a seating area lined by bougainvillea and fire dragon sculptures . colourful graffiti point the way to village landmarks .\nthe government properties known as ( i ) shop nos . 2 and 3 , ( ii ) shop no . 4 , ( iii ) shop no . 7 and ( iv ) shop no . 9 , all on the ground floor of trade and industry department tower , 700 nathan road , kowloon , hong kong\nthe company has had a long and reasonably complicated history both in hong kong and elsewhere involving acquiring other firms and being bought itself . i thought it would be useful to show a timeline which is largely based on dairy farm\u2019s own timeline with added information from other sources .\n( i ) shop no . 1 and shop no . 4 and space for a promotion trolley on the departure level , china ferry terminal , tsim sha tsui , kowloon , hong kong ; ( ii ) shop a on the level 4 , arrival hall of china ferry terminal , tsim sha tsui , kowloon , hong kong ; ( iii ) shop no . 4 on the departure level , deck 2 , inner pier , hong kong \u2013 macau ferry terminal , sheung wan , hong kong ; and ( iv ) shops b1 and b2 on the pier deck , inner pier , hong kong \u2013 macau ferry terminal , sheung wan , hong kong .\nshaded by towering candlenut trees , the cafe\u2019s spacious terrace is a good place to watch the world go by . the 286 - year - old hau wong temple across the street isone of the few local shrines dedicated to yeung leung - jit , the general who protected the last southern song emperor when he took refuge in kowloon .\nthe cfs earlier received notification from the centre for health protection about two cases of people feeling sick after consuming milk products produced by trappist dairy limited and several complaints from the public . samples of the milk products concerned were then collected from the complainants and relevant retail outlets for testing .\nthe centre for food safety said a test result for a sample of trappist dairy carrot low fat milk ( 236ml ) with a use - by date of august 29 , 2015 collected from a circle k convenience store on soy street , mong kok , showed that the total bacterial count was 130 million per millilitre .\n2001 dairy farm completes the sale of franklins and its hong kong - based wholesaling business , sims trading . it acquires the remaining 10 percent of giant malaysia . its 65 percent - held jv , guangdong sai yi convenience stores ltd , becomes the first convenience store jv to obtain approval from the central government to operate in southern china .\n2006 dairy farm\u2019s 120th anniversary . it marks the milestone by sponsoring the conversion of two of the original octagonal cowsheds in the old pokfulam farm into a performance area and cinema space , named the wellcome theatre , by the hong kong academy for performing arts . the facility contains a 150 - seat auditorium and an adjacent foyer / exhibition area .\nswitching to organic soya milk or buying dairy milk in a glass bottle may seem small and inconsequential compared to the challenge of climate change , but it is the sum of the decisions we make collectively on a daily basis that will ultimately determine fate of our planet . politicians and business leaders follow our lead as citizens and consumers , not vice versa .\na few hundred metres away lies the site of the kowloon walled city , which once towered above carpenter road . to the north stand the housing blocks and shopping mall of lok fu estate , and to the west is \u201ccheckerboard hill\u201d ( named after the orange and white squares painted on the hillside ) , which pilots used as a visual reference when making their final approach to runway 13 before landing at kai tak airport .\nin its day the dairy farm at pokfulam occupied the hillsides above pokfulam village , between pokfulam road and victoria road , and below victoria road where bel air ( not ) on the peak now stands . i recently had a look around the part of the site between pokfulam road and victoria road and was surprised to find how much of the farm still remains .\nthis hair - raising landing path is the reason why kowloon city had no high - rises until after kai tak was decommissioned in 1998 . in fact , the airport\u2019s expansion in the late 1950s required the demolition of three newly built skyscrapers housing hsbc staff , which were located southwest of checkerboard hill . by contrast , lok fu estate was located just beyond the flight path , and so its housing blocks soared without peer for nearly three decades .\nhong kong at the time was a place of enormous inequality \u2013 even more so than today . in the 1970s , writer xu xi was living on broadcast drive , an upper middle - class area just up the hill from lok fu . in her story the yellow line , which was broadcast on the bbc in 1980 , a young man living in the public housing estate takes the newly opened mtr one stop from lok fu to kowloon tong .\n1990 dairy farm obtains a dual primary share listing on the london stock exchange , soon followed by secondary listings in australia and singapore . its primary listing in hong kong was later converted to a secondary listing , and was subsquently withdrawn in 1995 . it acquires the 108 - store simago supermarket chain in spain and the 61 - store supermarket chain , woolworths , in new zealand .\n1967 - 1970 the company begins its overseas expansion . it takes stakes in various australian companies . it opens an aircraft catering kitchen in guam , buys the simarloo fruit and nut farm , and a beef ranch in australia , and expands its catering services to mining camps in australia and indonesia . it enters the wholesaling sector and extends its range of dairy products and frozen foods on sale .\nwhat united residents of lok fu , rich and poor , was the incessant noise of planes landing at kai tak . \u201cyou could always hear aircraft , \u201d says xu xi . less than 10 minutes\u2019 walk from lok fu mtr is the faded remnant of checkerboard hill , which indicated when pilots had to execute a \u201ctotally bonkers\u201d 47 - degree right turn at a height of less than 300 metres and skim over densely packed kowloon city tenement buildings before making a landing on the notoriously windy runway .\ni was interested to read about the storage facility probably being for elephant grass and i have just looked it up on google . the picture of the east asian elephant grass exactly matches how i remember seeing the large tussocks of grass planted out on the otherwise rather barren western slope above the shek o road in 1958 . as i previously suggested i have a recollection that a sign indicated that it was a dairy farm experimental plot .\n1995 four wellsave supermarkets are established in japan through a 60 percent - owned jv ( closed in 1997 ) . five jv wellcome gintian supermarkets are opened in shenzhen ( and closed in 1999 ) . dairy farm signs a technical assistance agreement with rpg spencers , which operates eight foodworld supermarkets , in india . in indonesia , it forges a technical assistance agreement with mitra , a chain of discount stores owned by the pt hero group . <\n2005 the company increases its attributable interest in pt hero in indonesia to 69 percent following two tender offers and the purchase of a minority shareholding . in india , it introduces new jv partners in foodworld and health and glow . it enters the thai market with the opening of its first guardian stores . 7 - eleven and mannings enter the macau market in the same year . dairy farm posts an underlying net profit of us $ 190 million .\nthat\u2019s one of the reasons the future of the village is uncertain . in the 1980s , dairy farm became a multinational business and today runs thousands of supermarkets and convenience stores around asia ; it also shut down its pok fu lam operations . it still isn\u2019t clear what will be done with the former staff quarters that now stand empty . after decades of official neglect , the village lacks basic infrastructure ; it still doesn\u2019t have a sewerage system .\nthere ' s a map of the dairy farm on the industrial history of hong kong site ( urltoken ) . strangely it doesn ' t show any of the three ruins that remain on the site today . however , the key to the map lists the types of buildings that were present , and of those listed , fodder stores seem the best bet now that the possibilities of use by cows , pigs , poultry and humans have been dismissed .\ndairy farm international holdings ltd is an asian retail company with its legal base in bermuda . a member of the jardine matheson group it is a major pan - asian retailer involved in the processing and wholesaling of food and personal hygiene products in the pacific region including china . jardine strategic , a publicly listed holding company , has an attributable 78 % stake in the firm . it is listed on the london stock exchange with secondary listings on the singapore and bermudastock exchanges .\nbenco pack , a part of the sacmi imola group , manufactures ffs machines and systems . benco\u2019s miniasepack / 20 - b ffs machine produces 10ml and 15ml mini - portions of coffee creamers at the rate of 18 , 000 to 100 , 000 cups per hour . kowloon invested in benco pak\u2019s aseptic equipment with a sterile system that allows the total sterilisation of the packaging materials in hydrogen peroxide ( h2o2 ) baths at a concentration of 35 % . hydrogen peroxide has the advantage of being a powerful disinfectant that decomposes to oxygen and water and so leaves no residue on the single portion cartons being sterilised that could taint the milk or cream . peroxide radicals are the medium of disinfection .\nthe best thing we can probably do to reduce our carbon footprint in this respect is to replace cow\u2019s milk with organic soya , oat , rice or almond milk , although there aren\u2019t any conclusive evaluations to back this up yet . when you take into account the impact of cattle feed \u2013 a liter of dairy milk may use more soya in production than a liter of soya milk . having said that , as the guardian points out , non - organic soya has its own problems with vast tracks of rainforest cleared to grow soya as a monoculture crop , tons of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides applied , and processing that often uses hexane , a neurotoxin petrochemical solvent .\nthey don ' t mean anything except the brand . the key words to look for and avoid on the packaging are\nmilk drink\n. if the word drink is there then it has had something done or added to it which means that what you are getting is not simply pasteurised milk . semi - skimmed is quite hard to find here . basically nearly all the local milk is full fat ( some friends who claim to have done a survey say that trappist dairy is the best / creamiest tasting full fat ) . you can also buy master pura milk from australia ( which generally comes in litres - the local stuff is in half pints , pints and litres ) which is royal blue for full fat and light blue for non - fat .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthis service is provided by google inc . if any part of the translated version is unclear , reference should be made to the english version .\naustralian whole milk gold medal milk drinking yogurt fresh soya milk coffee creamer & u . h . t . 100 % milk\nunder stringent controls , in guangdong , then homogenized and pasteurized at our own tuen mun production plant . from there our freshly made products are delivered by our refrigerated trucks straight on to the refrigerated shelves at your local supermarket and store . every day .\nfresh milk contains essential carbohydrates , proteins , vitamins and minerals . carbohydrates are our primary source of energy and help regulate hormones . the proteins in our fresh milk products contain all nine essential amino acids . the multiple vitamins and minerals in our fresh milk products perform numerous metabolic functions . essential fatty acids in full milk help maintain lean body mass .\nunder stringent controls , in guangdong , then homogenized and pasteurized at our own tuen mun production plant . from there our freshly made products are delivered by our refrigerated trucks straight on to the refrigerated shelves at your local supermarket and store . every day . fresh milk contains essential carbohydrates , proteins , vitamins and minerals . carbohydrates are our primary source of energy and help regulate hormones . the proteins in our fresh milk products contain all nine essential amino acids . the multiple vitamins and minerals in our fresh milk products perform numerous metabolic functions . essential fatty acids in full milk help maintain lean body mass .\nour low - fat hi - calcium slimilk\u2122 addresses a growing concern among women about calcium loss at different stages of life and susceptibility to osteoporosis with age . the calcium in milk is key to bone formation \u2013 that is why fresh milk should be consumed starting from early childhood onwards \u2013 and slimilk\u2122 contains a third more than regular milk . with just 1 . 5 % fat , this option is a win - win for women \u2013 as well as health - conscious men . stronger bones , trimmer physiques .\nour 0 . 3 % fat hi - calcium skimmed milk is ideal for adults on a weight - loss or weight - maintenance diet .\nour much loved hi - calcium chocolate slimilk\u2122 is low in fat , high in bone - strengthening calcium and rich in flavor , thanks to premium french cocoa powder .\nthe natural cocoa in chocolate , full of flavenols , is known to promote wellness , and the flavor of chocolate tends to make us , well , just plain happy . our deluxe chocolate low fat milk drink contains twice as much premium french cocoa powder as our hi - calcium chocolate slimilk\u2122 . strong stuff . it\u2019s the perfect grown - up milk drink .\ndiscover the flavor of our hi - fibre papaya low fat milk drink , made from select papaya puree . papaya is famous for its digestion - friendly enzymes \u2013 but we also add dietary fibre for extra good measure , to ensure everyone has sufficient fibre in their everyday diet \u2013 while it\u2019s also super rich in vitamins and anti - oxidants .\naustralia quite deservedly conjures up images of pristine green pastures , grazing cows and impossibly blue skies .\nproduced up here in hong kong from pure whole milk from down under , our australian whole milk drink is particularly rich and frothy in cappuccinos and lattes .\ntakes top prize when it comes to virtually matching the taste of fresh milk . in addition to containing all the essential nutrients , it is also enriched with added vitamins a and d . last but not least , satisfied customers also know that gold medal is truly excellent for baking and dessert recipes .\nand without added preservatives , our smooth drinking yogurt is chock full of 66 billion live active cultures and fos prebiotics , key to a healthy digestive system . plain , green apple and white peach are refreshingly tasty .\nour pasteurized fresh rich soya milk , lactose and preservative - free , is made from top grade non - genetically modified ( non - gm ) beans . our process keeps all their rich , creamy flavor and of course all their healthy benefits . soya milk\u2019s unsaturated fatty acids help lower cholesterol and body weight , and phyto anti - oxidants strengthen blood vessels .\nour low sugar fresh soya milk contains all the protein , nutrients and \ufb02avor of the beanier fresh soya milk , at 33 % less sugar . a perfect drink for those on restricted diets .\ntrans - fat free with rich - tasting 3 . 5 % fat content , packaged in generous 15ml cups .\nfor a richer , smoother coffee , transfat - free and packaged in customer - friendly 10ml and 15ml cups .\nthe expression of satisfaction on our brand\u2019s new logo underlines our dedication to generations of happy hong kong families .\nwe can look back with considerable pride on our \ufb01rst 77 years , which have taken us to the top of our industry . more importantly , we are energized by the fresh expectations and spirit of today\u2019s generation of consumers .\neach new day presents us with the opportunity to deliver essential goodness to our customers , with a constant responsibility to deliver products that every generation of the family can trust and love .\nwith over 450 skilled and trained employees and a territory - 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", "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 ."]}
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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 - 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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 - enabled applications using the twilio platform .\ntogether with my friend , sean merron , i hosted a weekly podcast about personal finance in laymans terms . check out 2 frugal dudes !\ni really appreciate you taking the time out of your schedule to read this post . i like to keep my friends updated on new articles and also spawn discussions here and there .\nif you ' d like to keep in touch , please subscribe below . and i promise , no more than 1 email per week ( if even that ) .\nasp . net tutorial 1 - introduction and creating your first asp . net web site\ndeliver powerful multi - tenant business applications . pay - as - you - grow pricing and capacity options available for enterprise , isvs , large projects , and startups\nwe use cookies to deliver the best possible experience on our website . by accessing our website , you agree to our privacy policy and general user terms .\npros : extremely easy to use , this software is a major part of my day . not many issues and if there is one customer support is very quick\ncons : once in a while data doesn ' t save . but it happens very rarely . aside from that i cant say a negative thing about this software\npros : the thing i like most is the drag and drop feature when scheduling and cloning jobs makes it easier for a repeat customers .\ncons : this software does not enough space for the structural location . also , sometimes it doesn ' t give you enough time to save changes .\ncomments : great product to use . we have great adoption usiung this product at one of our customers . the data direct connections is good\nthe document library application is a simple yet powerful application that allows users to store documents . additionally , documents can be accessed publicly via a built in web portal .\nthe employee management application provides an employee profile tool that can help companies maintain up to date contact and resume information for employees . this application comes equipped with a portal that allows employees to create and maintain profiles .\nthe ideas application is designed to enhance the management of product enhancement requests . this application is designed to engage your end users in the design stage of your product by submitting unique ideas that spring up from their own use / implementation of your product .\nthe forums application offers a simple and effective method for managing group discussions . regardless of what product or industry you are in you can deploy the forum portal in a matter of minutes to start discussions amongst your customer community .\nthe faq application allows users to quickly and easily record frequent questions and their respective answers . questions can be categorized using a customizable category list .\nrecruitday is a comprehensive , next generation talent acquisition suite for small businesses and enterprises ranging from 1 to 10 , 000 employees .\nthe survey application demonstrates how to use the new \u201csurvey\u201d and \u201csurvey taker\u201d object attributes to build online surveys and questionnaires into your new or existing objects .\nmortgage manager is a starter application for anyone in the home loan business . this application provides a complete set of features for sorting and managing loan applicant and application information as well as relevant calculations .\nthe order management application allows you to manage a catalog of products and related information such as unit price , product details , etc .\nthis application is used for managing your organization\u2019s locations , departments , functions and user groups in a hierarchical fashion .\nthe policy tracker application is designed to allow users to track policies and offenders . violation can be cross referenced by department to help companies analyze and make decisions .\nthe hr / payroll application is designed to help organizations record , manage and monitor employee information and process employee payroll . the system includes all the core functionalities required of a basic human resources system by providing a central location to access employee information , compensation and benefits , timekeeping and payroll .\nthis application is an easy - to - use , effective , and highly configurable franchise management application that helps businesses monitor its relationships , interactions and agreements with franchises .\nthe crm application is designed to manage interactions between a company , its customers and prospects .\nthe supply chain management application is a fully integrated tool used to manage key business processes across networks of organizations from end - customer through original suppliers . this application is the next lean frontier in enhancing quality , improving customer experience , speeding operations , and reducing costs .\nthe accounting system application is designed for small and medium enterprises across various industries to provide a simplified and reliable computerized accounting environment ."]}
{"id": 56504, "summary": [{"text": "waspaloy is a registered trademark of united technologies corp that refers to an age hardening austenitic ( face-centred cubic ) nickel-based superalloy .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "waspaloy alloy is typically used in high temperature applications , particularly in gas turbines . ", "topic": 22}], "title": "waspaloy", "paragraphs": ["a modified waspaloy composition for such shafts and disks is described in us 5 120 373 .\nwaspaloy - nickel alloy precipitation hardened by gamma prime with high strength and oxidation resistance to 1600\u00b0f . applications are gas turbine components including shafts and fasteners .\nwaspaloy is a precipitation hardening , nickel - based alloy which has been used in elevated temperature applications . the alloy has been used for gas turbine engine parts which require considerable strength and corrosion resistance at temperatures up to 1600\u00b0f ( 871\u00b0c ) . waspaloy is usually vacuum - induction plus consumable electrode remelted .\nwaspaloy has excellent resistance to corrosion by combustion products , encountered in gas turbines and aircraft jet engines , at temperatures up to 1600\u00b0f . intergranular oxidation occurs at temperatures above 1600\u00b0f .\nan as - cast - and - wrought embodiment of the present invention has been reduced to practice and comparatively evaluated with alloy 718 and waspaloy , the closest competitive alloys . as discussed earlier , alloy 718 has excellent castability and weldability , but insufficient mechanical properties above about 1150\u00b0f . waspaloy has good mechanical properties up to about 1300\u00b0f , but is castable and weldable only with difficulty .\nthe preferred composition can be viewed as a derivative of the commercial alloy known as waspaloy ( nominal composition 19 . 5 % cr , 13 . 5 % co , 4 . 2 % mo , 3 . 0 % ti , 1 . 4 % al , 0 . 05 % c , 0 . 007 % b , 0 . 07 % zr , 0 - 2 % fe , balance ni ) . waspaloy is the most widely used superalloy and it is a significant economic advantage that the present invention preferred composition can be produced using a large quantity of waspaloy scrap or revert material .\nthis page has links to all data sheets in matweb for the tradename waspaloy . we have several search tools , listed above , that give you more efficient methods to reach the information that you need .\nwaspaloy\u00ae ams 5706 bar is difficult to machine , even in the solution treated condition . rigid set - up , plenty of power , sharp tools and positive cuts are important . use of carbide or ceramic tools is required .\nin casting and weldability trials , the wrought alloy 991 and the alloy 718 had excellent castability and weldability , evaluated qualitatively . the waspaloy baseline alloy was difficult to cast and weld , and showed extensive surface cracking during casting .\nwaspaloy\u00ae round bar - ams 5708 ( type 2 is capable of ams 5709 ) is a nickel - based alloy containing chromium and cobalt typically used in aircraft fasteners where high strength up to 1500\u00b0 f and oxidation resistance up to 1750\u00b0 f is required . waspaloy\u00ae round bar is multiple melted , usually with either a vacuum induction melt ( vim ) followed by a vacuum arc remelt ( var ) , or a vacuum induction melt ( vim ) followed by an electroslag remelt ( esr ) .\nwaspaloy is an austenitic super alloy that is based in nickel . it is age - hardening and was created by the united technologies corp . this alloy is often used in severe conditions for shafts , rings , seals , turbine disks , and gas turbine blades .\nnon - magnetic . waspaloy\u00ae bar - ams 5706 maintains high strength , toughness , and excellent rupture properties to 1400\u00baf ( 760\u02dac ) . this alloy has good resistance to oxidation and sulfidation to 1600\u00baf ( 871\u02dac ) due to its high chromium content . waspaloy\u00ae bar - ams 5706 displays excellent resistance to corrosion by combustion products encountered in gas turbines and aircraft jet engines at temperatures up to 1600\u00baf ( 871\u00bac ) . intergranular oxidation occurs at temperatures above 1600\u00baf ( 871\u00bac ) . this alloy has excellent resistance to stress corrosion cracking and adequate hot corrosion resistance .\nanother advantage is that this material in astm 10 and finer grain size can be electron beam welded without difficulty . in contrast , conventional ( coarse grain ) waspaloy is marginally e . b . weldable at best , even though it contains less gamma prime and is weaker .\nabdul - latif aa , ferney vv , saanouni kk . fatigue damage initiation in waspaloy under complex cyclic loading . asme . j . eng . mater . technol . 1999 ; 121 ( 3 ) : 278 - 285 . doi : 10 . 1115 / 1 . 2812376 .\nrelated compositions are known in the art including those superalloy materials known as waspaloy , udimet 720 , astroloy and rene 88 which are described in patents including u . s . pat . nos . 2 , 977 , 222 , 4 , 083 , 734 , and 4 , 957 , 567 .\nthe major difference between waspaloy and the preferred composition is that the preferred composition contains larger amounts of gamma prime formers ( al and ti ) and therefore contains about 1 . 3 times more gamma prime ( about 40 % by volume ) than does waspaloy . the increased gamma prime levels produce increased strength properties . the material also has an increased gamma prime solvus temperature , this permits the material to be processed below the gamma prime solvus , but at a high enough temperature so that the capacities of forging equipment is not exceeded . the preferred material possesses , to our knowledge , the best resistance to crack growth for this level of gamma prime and strength .\nthe alloys were tested in creep at 1200\u00b0f and 98 , 000 pounds per square inch load . the accepted measure of performance is the time to creep to 0 . 2 percent strain , with longer times being better . the alloy 718 had creep times ranging from 40 to 105 hours . the alloy 991 had creep times ranging from 155 to more than 210 hours ( testing was terminated at 210 hours ) . the waspaloy had creep times ranging from 155 to more than 215 hours ( testing was terminated at 215 hours ) . the alloy 718 is not suitable for service at this temperature , while the alloy 991 had properties comparable with those of waspaloy .\nabstract of the disclosure weldable cast nickel base superalloy nickel base superalloys of the type referred to as waspaloy are rendered weldable by limiting the iron content to about one twentieth of that which is commonly present , adding small amounts of manganese to the alloy and removing the zirconium which is commonly present . in addition , the sulfur , bismuth and lead levels are held to the lowest possible limits , and preferably the aluminum and molybdenum are maintained in the lower half of their normal range . by implementing these alloying strategies , the weldability of the cast material is dramatically improved and for the first time castings of the waspaloy materials are rendered consistently weldable on a commercial scale .\nthe low - cycle fatigue damage initiation in waspaloy under complex cyclic loading ( out - of - phase ) is studied from experimental and theoretical viewpoints . special emphasis is put on the transgranular damage development and results are compared to those reproduced in the literature . a physico - phenomenological model based on slip theory is used to predict the damage initiation lives as well as the directional aspect of the damage distribution . in this model , the micro - damage is supposed to initiate and then evolve on the activated crystallographic slip systems . the theoretical results are compared to both the experimental ones concerning the same material ( waspaloy ) as well as other experimental results extracted from the literature .\nalternatively , an alloy of desired composition may be conventionally processed to have a coarser grain structure , for example , of approximately astm 3 - 7 such as that employed for the commercial alloy known as waspaloy ( nominal composition , in weight percent , of 19 . 5cr , 13 . 5co , 4 . 2mo , 3 . 0ti , 1 . 4al , 0 . 05c , 0 . 007b , 0 . 05 zr , bal ni ) .\nhardness of aerodyne alloys stock is typically 230 bhn . supplied in the solution treated condition \u2013 1825 - 1900\u00baf ( 996 - 1038\u02dac ) for 1 hour . waspaloy\u00ae bar - ams 5706 exhibits best machinability in this condition . after machining , parts are normally stabilized at 1550\u00baf ( 843\u02dac ) for 4 hours , air cooled , followed by precipitation aging at 1400\u00baf ( 760\u02dac ) for 16 hours , air cooled . the hardness of this alloy in the fully heat treated condition ranges from 34 to 44 rockwell c .\nannealing hardening and strength properties are developed by precipitation of gamma prime ( ni 3 tial ) . the solution temperature for gamma prime in waspaloy is normally 1860 / 1880\u00b0f . this is also the temperature range at which grain growth begins . annealed , or low hardness can be obtained only by cooling very rapidly from temperatures above the gamma prime solvus . water quenching will result in hardnesses as low as rockwell b 90 , while air cooling will result in rockwell c 28 / 30 . uniform low hardness cannot be obtained on sections having condiderable mass . air cooling is desirable for large sections .\nthe waspaloy baseline material had a nominal composition , in weight percent , of about 19 . 02 percent chromium , about 13 . 13 percent cobalt , about 0 . 55 percent iron , about 4 . 18 percent molybdenum , about 0 . 01 percent niobium , about 0 . 02 percent tantalum , less than about 0 . 01 percent tungsten , less than about 0 . 01 percent copper , about 0 . 01 percent manganese , about 0 . 01 percent vanadium , less than about 0 . 01 percent silicon , about 2 . 98 percent titanium , about 1 . 41 percent aluminum , about 0 . 03 percent carbon , less than about 0 . 06 percent zirconium , balance nickel and impurities .\nwaspaloy is one of the original nickel based superalloys . this material uses precipitation hardening forming two phases within one grain of material . the ni , ti and al form the basis of the \u03b3 and \u03b3\u2019 phases which make it a superalloy . to stop this material from corroding , we add cr to help out the al . although this material uses precipitates to prevent movement of holes / dislocations in the material , it also uses solid solution strengthening . by adding cr , co and mo , this introduces atomic arrangements and bonds that also make it difficult for dislocations / holes to form , join together and move about . this material is capable of handling temperatures up to 650\u00b0c when the part is rotating at high speeds .\nwelding waspaloy should always be in the annealed or solution treated condition before attempting welding . good fit up and careful control of arc length and current input will minimize weld restraint . a clean surface is important - - chemical descaling , cleaning solvents , vapor blasting ( not sand blasting ) , and emery cleaning are recommended . any molten weld metal should be protected from atmospheric contamination . argon is recommended for both sides of butt joints . rapid cooling of the weld area is best practice . copper back - up bars and / or water - cooled fixtures or sprays are recommended . all welded parts should be re - solution treated .\nstrain - age\ncracking can be minimized by heating welded parts through the aging temperature as rapidly as possible .\nthis is another precipitation hardened nickel based superalloy . when we compare it to waspaloy we see it has more ti and al , meaning it is lighter . it also means we can form more \u03b3\u2019 phase which makes the material less sensitive to changes in temperature . the cr and al once again provide corrosion resistance . solid solution strengthening is also achieved by adding cr , co and mo . inconel 100 also can have 0 . 18 % c . this carbon with the help of cr and mo form carbides which is different phase , that sits on the grain boundaries . by having these carbides on the grain boundaries it can also thwart holes / dislocations from causing damage . this is how this material is capable of dealing with temperatures just over 1000\u00b0c .\nfigure 1 is a sectional view of a cast article of manufacture , illustrated as a static structure 20 in the high - pressure turbine of a gas turbine engine . the use of the present invention is not limited to this cast article of manufacture , which is presented by way of illustration and not limitation . the static structure 20 is a relatively thin - walled cast article . the static structure 20 experiences a maximum service temperature of about 1300\u00b0f , which is too high a temperature to use alloy 718 as its material of construction . under conventional practice the static structure 20 would be cast of a higher - temperature alloy such as waspaloy or rene\u2122 220c . however , these latter higher - temperature alloys are difficult and expensive to cast and weld , leading to excessive cost for the static structure 20 .\n3 , 625 , 678 ; 3 , 723 , 107 ; 3 , 850 , 624 ; 4 , 110 , 110 ; 4 , 213 , 026 and 4 , 456 , 481 . 128 ~ ; 9 ~ in view of the substantial number of issued u . s . patents in this limited alloy area , it is not surprising that many elements have been added to and / or removed from the basic composition to achieve various purposes . in particular , u . s . patent no . 3 , 166 , 412 deals with a casting made from a waspaloy type composition and states , in part , that iron is an undesirable element in the alloy and it should not be present in amounts exceeding 0 . 5 % and preferably not greater than 0 . 25 % the nature of the problems resulting from the presence of iron and / or the benefits achieved by limiting iron to these ranges is not set forth . the patent makes no reference to welding or weldability . similarly , certain patents teach the addition of manganese in superalloys for purposes relating to improving weldability , for example , u . s . patent no .\nthe thermodynamic stability of the alloys at the required service temperatures is an important consideration . to evaluate the thermodynamic stability , specimens were subjected to creep loading at 1200\u00b0f for 212 hours at a loading of 98 , 000 pounds per square inch , and thereafter exposed to a temperature of 1400\u00b0f for 100 hours . the specimens were thereafter tensile tested at 1300\u00b0f . comparison specimens were not subjected to the creep testing and exposure at 1400\u00b0f , but were tensile tested at 1300\u00b0f . in each case , the uts ratio is the ratio of the ultimate tensile strength of the exposed specimens to the ultimate tensile strength of the unexposed specimens . the ys ratio is the ratio of the 0 . 2 percent yield strength of the exposed specimens to the 0 . 2 percent yield strength of the unexposed specimens . a ratio of close to 1 is desirable in each case . for the alloy 718 , the uts ratio is about 0 . 8 , and the ys ratio is about 0 . 66 . for the alloy 991 , the uts ratio is about 0 . 91 , and the ys ratio is about 0 . 87 . for the waspalloy , the uts ratio is about 1 . 05 , and the ys ratio is about 1 . 04 . alloy 718 has significant degradation of properties in this test , alloy 991 has moderate but acceptable degradation of properties , and waspaloy actually has an improvement in properties .\nra330\u00ae - the workhorse of austenitic heat resistant alloys . good strength , carburization and oxidation resistance up to 2100\u00b0f .\nra333\u00ae - a nickel base superalloy with excellent carburization , oxidation , and hot corrosion resistance . it has high creep rupture strength with exceptional ability to withstand repeated thermal shock . . .\nra 602 ca\u00ae - one of the most oxidation resistant high strength , heat resistant nickel alloys available . useful through 2200\u00b0f .\ninconel 600 - a nickel - chromium alloy with good carburization and oxidation resistance through 2000\u00b0f .\n601 is a nickel - base alloy with high chromium and an aluminum addition . outstanding oxidation resistance to 2200\u00b0f , good strength and carburization resistance .\n625 alloy is high creep - rupture strength , oxidation resistant to 1800\u00b0f ( 982\u00b0c ) . excellent resistance to hot seawater , scrubber environments and reducing acids .\ninconel 718 - nickel alloy precipitation hardened by gamma prime and double prime . readily fabricated , weldable even in the hardened condition . used for gas turbine components to 1200\u00b0f , as well as . . .\nalloy x - good strength and ease of fabrication , with excellent oxidation resistance through 2000\u00b0f . widely used for aircraft , marine and industrial gas turbine combustors .\ninvar 36 is a nickel - iron , low - expansion alloy containing 36 % nickel . used for molds and dies to form composites .\nal - 6xn\u00ae alloy ( uns n08367 ) is a low carbon , high purity , nitrogen - bearing\nsuper - austenitic\nstainless alloy . the al6xn alloy was designed to be a seawater resistant material and has since been demonstrated . . .\nalloy x - 750 is a nickel chromium alloy similar to alloy 600 but made precipitation hardenable by additions of aluminum and titanium .\n800 h / at - high strength austenitic heat resistant alloy for asme code applications to 1650\u00b0f .\nalloy 20 - the alloy designated specifically to withstand sulfuric acid . practical immunity to chloride stress corrosion cracking . stabilized to prevent intergranular corrosion as welded . resistant to . . .\nzeron 100 - a highly alloyed super duplex stainless steel for use in seawater desalination and many aggressive environments . minimum pren of 40 .\nldx 2101 - a lean duplex stainless steel offering excellent strength , scc resistance and economy .\nra 253 ma\u00ae - an advanced micro - alloyed austenitic heat resistant alloy . high creep - rupture strength and outstanding oxidation resistance through 2000\u00b0f .\n309 stainless steel - austenitic , oxidation resistant to 1900\u00b0f , moderate strength . useful in reducing sulfidizing atmospheres .\n310 stainless steel - austenitic heat resistant grade with higher chromium and nickel for oxidation resistance beyond 2000\u00b0f . good sulfidation and hot corrosion resistance .\nstainless 440c is a high - carbon martensitic stainless steel . as a martensitic stainless steel , 440c is magnetic and can be hardened by heat treatment .\n321 stainless steel - a titanium stabilized austenitic stainless commonly used for service in the 1000 - 1600\u00b0f range .\n17 - 4 is an age - hardening martensitic stainless steel . good strength and corrosion resistance . simple heat treatment .\na286 - precipitation hardenable iron base alloy for continuous use from - 320 to 1000\u00b0f . aqueous corrosion resistance similar to 316l stainless . used for jet engine components , high temperature fasteners . . .\n304h is an 18 - 8 stainless with elevated carbon and coarser grain structure to increase high temperature strength . useful up to 1500\u00b0f .\n304 / 304l is an austenitic stainless steel ; low carbon for as - welded corrosion resistance .\n316 / l , 316 stainless steel - molybdenum alloyed austenitic stainless . most popular chemical process grade .\n416 stainless steel is a free - machining martensitic stainless steel with 12 - 13 % chromium that can be hardened by heat treatment to higher strength and hardness levels . in the annealed condition , it has . . .\n446 stainless steel is a high chromium ferritic alloy with excellent oxidation and sulfidation resistance . low strength .\n317l / 317 stainless steel - an austenitic stainless steel with increased molybdenum content for improved pitting resistance .\n303 is an\n18 - 8\nchromium - nickel stainless steel modified by the addition of selenium or sulphur , as well as phosphorus , to improve machinability and non - seizing properties . .\nprodec\u00ae 303 - rolled alloys machining grade of 303 stainless steel is a fully resulfurized free - machining austenitic stainless steel melted and processed to maximize machinability . .\nprodec\u00ae 304l - rolled alloys machining grade of 304 / l stainless steel for improved machinability and outstanding uniformity . .\nprodec\u00ae 316 / 316l - rolled alloys machining grade of 316 / l stainless steel for improved machinability and outstanding uniformity . .\nprodec\u00ae 17 - 4 is an enhanced machining version of 17 - 4 stainless ph . trials have shown prodec 17 - 4 to provide up to 30 % faster machining speeds without sacrificing tool life when compared to standard . . .\nrolled alloys offers 13 - 8 round bar in stock and available online . martensitic ph stainless with high strength , hardness , superior toughness and good corrosion resistance .\nnitronic\u00ae 50 / n50 - high strength and good corrosion resistance . nearly 2x strength of 304 & 316 with better corrosion resistance than 317l .\nnitronic\u00ae 60 / n60 - excellent galling resistance at high temperatures . used for fasteners and pins .\n6 - 4 titanium - most widely used of all of the alpha - beta titanium alloys . used through 750\u00b0f .\n6al - 4v eli - extra low interstitial version of 6 - 4 grade to maximize toughness . commonly used for medical implants .\nti 6al - 4v sta ( solution treated and aged ) is a modified version of ti 6al - 4v . it is heat treated for high strength in sections under 4\nthick .\n188 - cobalt base with high strength and oxidation resistance to 2000\u00b0f , used for gas turbine combustor cans .\nalloy c263 is an aluminum - titanium age hardening nickel base superalloy welding wire . gas tungsten arc welding is normally carried out using argon shielding gas .\nren\u00e9 41 - precipitation hardened nickel alloy with excellent strength through 1600\u00b0f . used for gas turbine and missile hot components , including bolting and springs .\ntribaloy\u00ae t - 800\u00ae is a cobalt - chromium - molybdenum alloy which inhibits galling between sliding surfaces where lubrication is difficult . anti - galling hardfacing weld wire . low coefficient of friction .\n694 ( cm - 64 ) - hardfacing weld wire for turbine blade interlock surfaces . resists wear , thermal fatigue and oxidation .\nalloy l605 ( also referenced as haynes\u00ae 25 ) is the strongest of the fabricable cobalt alloys , useful for continuous service to 1800\u00b0f .\npredominantly produced by vim - var melt method . solution treated , centerless ground or rough turned .\nthe technical data provided is for information only and not for design purposes . it is not warranted or guaranteed .\ntypical stock removal rate : 30 - 50 surface feet / minute with carbide tooling .\nspecific gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . 25 density lb / cubic in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . 294 kg / cubic meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8138\nsolution treated 4 hrs . 1975\u00b0f ( 1080\u00b0c ) , ac stabilization aged 24 hrs . 1550\u00b0f ( 843\u00b0c ) , ac precipitation aged 16 hrs . 1400\u00b0f ( 760\u00b0c ) , ac\nhot working hot working is usually conducted in the temperature range 1850 / 2150\u00b0f . the recommended furnace temperature is 2150\u00b0f . finishing should be discontinued at a temperature not lower than 1850\u00b0f ( optical ) . whether possible , the hot working should proceed at a rate designed to maintain the proper hot - working temperature through internal\nfrictional heat .\nif deformation is too rapid , the temperature of the workpiece can\nbuild up\nand exceed the recommended 2150\u00b0f temperature and\nhot short\ntears will result . the alloy is normally air cooled from the hot - work operation .\n* aging : 1550\u00b0f ( 843\u00b0c ) / 4 hours / a . c . + 1400 ( 760\u00b0c ) / 16 hrs / a . c .\n* aging : 1550\u00b0f ( 843\u00b0c ) / 4 hours / a . c + 1400 ( 760\u00b0c ) / 16 hrs / a . c .\nit looks like your browser does not have javascript enabled . please turn on javascript and try again .\n2017 was a year of substantial progress toward our long - term vision through much improved \ufb01nancial results and important progress on several strategic initiatives .\nati will host a live broadcast of q2 2018 results on tuesday , july 24 at 8 : 15 am eastern . the call can be accessed via the conference call link below on the day of the broadcast .\nati 1000 six ppg place pittsburgh , pa 15222 412 - 394 - 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( 800 ) 638 - 2581 - sales @ 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 . )\ncurrent assignee ( the listed assignees may be inaccurate . google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list . )\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 . )\nthe invention relates to nickel base superalloy articles having machined surfaces . the superalloy articles possess superior low cycle fatigue strength and are particularly suited for gas turbine engine components such as shafts , disks , spacers and seals .\nnickel base superalloys are commonly employed for gas turbine engine components such as shafts and disks . as a result of the demand for improved performance and efficiency , the components of a modem gas turbine engine operate near the limit of their properties with respect to temperature , stress , and oxidation / corrosion . due to these aggressive operating environments , the superalloy materials from which the components are made must possess a combination of exceptional properties including high strength capability at elevated temperatures and rotational speeds .\nin particular , nickel base superalloy articles suitable for components such as shafts and disks must possess superior low cycle fatigue strength because repeated cycling between full engine power and idle induces a cycle of thermomechanical stress within the engine . such superalloy articles must possess superior low cycle fatigue strength in order to withstand such conditions .\nsuperalloy articles for components such as disks are typically machined to bring them to finished geometry . for example , billet material or a forged component may be inserted into a lathe wherein a tool insert removes layers of superalloy material , while the component spins , until the correct geometry or diameter is achieved .\na problem , however , with some prior art machined disks , particularly lathe turned disks using tungsten carbide tool inserts , is that they display low cycle fatigue failures at relatively low lives , under testing conditions .\naccordingly , there exists a need for machined nickel base superalloy articles having superior low cycle fatigue strength .\nit is also know from q . huang and jing xin ren :\nsurface integrity and its effects on the fatigue life of nickel based superalloy gtt 33a\n, internat . journal fatigue , july 1991 , pages 322 to 3 . that machining surface irregularities have an effect on low cycle fatigue strength .\nit has been found that the low cycle fatigue strength of tungsten carbide turned nickel base superalloy materials suitable for components such as disks ( i . e . cast / wrought superalloys ) is limited by microstructural damage to the surface and near surface of the superalloy article which occurs during the machining process . for example , during the lathe turning process , the carbide tool insert damages the primary mc carbides thereby resulting in microstructural and residual stress damage to the surface and near surface of the article . testing has shown that this microstructural damage is responsible for initiating low cycle fatigue failures at relatively low lives .\nmc carbides typically form in the melt when the material is between its solidus and liquidus temperature range . the m stands for one or more types of metal atoms , including but not limited to , titanium and molybdenum ; c represents the carbon present in the carbide . the presence of refractory elements such as molybdenum and titanium in combination with carbon lead to the natural occurrence of mc carbides in cast / wrought superalloys . due to the high temperature of mc carbide formation , these carbides cannot be eliminated or modified through heat treatment practices . a characteristic of the mc carbides is their tendency to be present in linear arrays of individual carbide particles known as carbide stringers after forging . carbide stringers act to increase the effective size of the individual particles which in turn has a negative impact on low cycle fatigue life properties .\nin accordance with the invention , a machined surface of a hot deformed nickel base superalloy article possessing an exceptional combination of properties , particularly low cycle fatigue strength is disclosed . the composition of the nickel base superalloy article is , in weight percent , 2 . 2al , 4 . 6ti , 15 . 5cr , 3 . 0mo , 13 . 5co , 0 . 015c , 0 . 015b , 0 . 04zr , 0 . 001 - 0 . 005mg , balance ni and unavoidable impurities . the nickel base superalloy further comprises a plurality of discrete mc carbides where m is predominantly titanium and c is carbon , free from . molybdenum for increased fatigue strength . the superalloy is also free of carbide stringers . the machined surface of the nickel base superalloy article is further characterized by the presence of minimal damage during conventional tungsten carbide lathe turning .\nproviding a nickel base superalloy composition , said composition comprising , in weight percent , 2 . 2al , 4 . 6ti , 15 . 5cr , 13 . 5co , 0 . 015c , 0 . 015b , 0 . 04zr , 0 . 001 - 0 . 005mg , balance ni and unavoidable impurities ;\nadding , in weight percent , 3 . 0mo , thereby forming a final composition ;\nmachining the surface of the article , said article being characterised by being free of carbide stringers and by the presence of a plurality of discrete mc carbides , where m is predominantly titanium and c is carbon , which are free from molybdenum for increased fatigue strength .\nthe subject invention is based in part on the following findings and observations : eliminating molybdenum from the carbides of the above superalloy results in significant improvements in low cycle fatigue life because during machining of the superalloy article , particularly during tungsten carbide lathe turning , such molybdenum - free carbides are not excessively damaged and do not cause premature low cycle fatigue failure of the article . molybdenum ' s adverse effect on low cycle fatigue strength based on its presence in carbides of wrought superalloys has never before been known or appreciated . this is a significant finding\nan advantage of the invention is that superalloy articles made therefrom possess excellent low cycle fatigue strength .\nyet another advantage of the invention is that ingots made from the superalloy material of the invention can be fabricated in various size diameters such as diameters greater than or equal to 24 inches ( 0 . 61m ) thus allowing for the production of large size gas turbine engine hardware such as disks . this is a significant advantage because ingots fabricated from some prior art wrought superalloy materials have a maximum diameter of 20 inches ( 0 . 51m ) before casting defects occur and thus they cannot be employed for production of large size gas turbine engine hardware .\nfigure 1 is a weibull chart depicting the low cycle fatigue strength of the present invention compared to the low cycle fatigue strength of a prior art alloy .\nin accordance with the invention , a nickel base superalloy article is disclosed . the article possesses an exceptional combination of properties and has a machined surface . the terms\nmachined surface\nherein refer to a surface of an article which has been processed to , for example , a desired shape or geometry ; mechanical processing may be employed . machining processes include , but are not limited to , lathe turning , milling and broaching .\nthe compositional range of the nickel base superalloy article , in weight percent , is 2 . 2al , 4 . 6ti , 15 . 5cr , 3 . 0mo , 13 . 5co , 0 . 015c , 0 . 015b , 0 . 04zr , 0 . 001 - 0 . 005mg , balance ni and unavoidable impurities .\nsuperalloy articles of the invention may be conventionally fabricated . preferably , the articles are fabricated as follows : a casting of the desired composition is made by vacuum induction melting followed by vacuum arc remelting . the cast material is then preferably processed in accordance with one of two primary schemes or combination thereof , as described in u . s . patent 5 , 120 , 373 .\nas also described in u . s . patent 5 , 120 , 373 , the material may alternately be hot worked at a temperature above the gamma prime solvus . it is also possible to accomplish this initial hot working operation using a combination of steps above and below the gamma prime solvus in conjunction with appropriate combinations of intermediate hypersolvus or supersolvus treatments .\nafter the material has been deformed an amount in excess of 0 . 5 cumulative true strain , it is given an overage treatment to produce a significantly enlarged gamma prime particle size over that which would normally be present . the resultant microstructure is termed\noveraged .\nthe overaging process is similar to that which is described in u . s . patent 4 , 574 , 015 . the overaging process consists of cooling the material at a rate of less than about 100\u00b0f ( 56\u00b0c ) and preferably 50\u00b0f ( 28\u00b0c ) per hour , ( and most preferably less than 20\u00b0f ( 11\u00b0c ) per hour ) through the gamma prime solvus . the resultant coarsened gamma prime particle size will be in excess of 1\u00b5m and preferably in excess of 2\u00b5m .\nthis overaged material is then further hot deformed an amount in excess of that required to produce a cumulative true strain of 0 . 9 , and preferably a true cumulative strain of at least 1 . 6 . this strain does not include that undergone before the overage treatment . a strain rate of at least about 0 . 1 in / in / min ( 1 . 6x10 - 3 s - 1 ) is employed . this further deformation is accomplished below the gamma prime solvus ( but within 200\u00b0f ( 111\u00b0c ) ) and without intermediate anneals . intermediate anneals may be performed at temperatures below but within 200\u00b0f ( 111\u00b0c ) of the gamma prime solvus temperature .\nthe resultant material , as processed in accordance with the above description , will have an exceptionally fine grain size , predominately finer than astm grain size 10 and preferably on the order of astm 12 or finer .\nthe volume fraction of gamma prime present in the alloy of the present invention is between 35 - 45 percent , depending upon the amount of aluminium and titanium employed in the composition .\nthe inventive material also includes a plurality of discrete mc carbides . the diameter of the discrete carbides may be between about 0 . 0005 inches ( 12 . 7\u00b5m ) and about 0 . 0025 inches ( 63 . 5\u00b5m ) . diameters on the order of between about 0 . 0006 inches ( 15 . 2\u00b5m ) and about 0 . 0007 inches ( 17 . 8\u00b5m ) may often be present . the resultant material is further characterized by an absence of carbide stringers .\napplicant has also determined that in addition to controlling the amount of molybdenum present in the mc carbides , the amount of carbon must also be controlled such that discrete carbides form , as opposed to detrimental carbide stringers . this is possible by controlling the amount of carbon in the superalloy composition to 0 . 015 weight percent . as a result of the invention , discrete carbides of carbon and predominantly titanium result .\na nickel base superalloy material known as pwa 1113 ( nominal composition , in weight percent , of 2 . 2al , 4 . 6ti , 16 . 3cr , 4 . 2mo , 13 . 5co , 0 . 032c , 0 . 006b , 0 . 07zr , 0 . 0025mg balance ni ) and regarded as among the best prior art high strength , nickel base superalloys used for components such as shafts , seals and disks was processed in accordance with the teachings of u . s . patent no . 5 , 120 , 373 . the superalloy material of the invention ( 2 . 2al , 4 . 6ti , 15 . 5cr , 3mo , 13 . 5co , 0 . 015c , 0 . 015b , 0 . 04zr , 0 . 0025mg , bal ni ) was also processed by method disclosed therein .\nan advantage of the invention is that the operating stress on components fabricated from the invention can be raised approximately five percent while maintaining the same cyclic fatigue life as the prior art alloy . a corresponding reduction in component weight may then also be achieved .\nthe superalloy material of the invention , as described in example 1 , was subjected to conventional ultimate tensile strength testing at various temperatures . this material exhibited high strength , as detailed in table 1 below .\nan advantage of the invention is that superalloy articles of the invention comprise a plurality of discrete carbides essentially free from molybdenum for increased fatigue strength . applicant has discovered that a significant improvement in low cycle fatigue strength can be obtained if molybdenum is essentially eliminated from the carbides . molybdenum ' s adverse effect on low cycle fatigue strength in machined articles has never before been appreciated or understood .\nthus , the present invention provides a machined surface of a nickel base superalloy article which is suitable for hot deformed gas turbine engine components such as shafts and disks , wherein the machined surface is not damaged during conventional tungsten carbide lathe turning such that the article of finished geometry possesses superior low cycle fatigue strength .\na hot deformed nickel base superalloy article having a machined surface , said superalloy article comprising a composition , in weight percent , of 2 . 2al , 4 . 6ti , 15 . 5cr , 3 . 0mo , 13 . 5co , 0 . 015c , 0 . 015b , 0 . 04zr , 0 . 001 - 0 . 005mg , balance ni and unavoidable impurities , said superalloy article being free of carbide stringers and further comprising a plurality of discrete mc carbides , where m is predominantly titanium and c is carbon , which are free from molybdenum for increased fatigue strength .\ne . f . bradley\nsuperalloys - a technical guide\n, p . 9 asm international ohio , usa , november 1989 , isbn 0 - 87170327\nr . t . holt and w . wallace :\nimpurities and trace elements in nickel - base superalloys\ninternational metals reviews , review 203 , march 1976 , pages 1 - 24\nlapsed in a contracting state announced via postgrant inform . from nat . office to epo\na process for producing a fine grain forged superalloy article having a high yield strength at intermediate temperatures . a preferred starting composition comprises , by weight , 15 % cr , 13 . 6 % co , 4 . 1 % mo , 4 . 6 % ti , 2 . 2 % al , 0 . 01 % c , 0 . 007 % b , 0 . 07 % zr , balance ni . this material is forged at a temperature above the gamma prime solvus and at a true strain of at least 0 . 5 . alternately , the material may be forged below the gamma prime solvus temperature with intermediate super solvus anneals . the overaged material is then worked at a temperature below the gamma prime solvus . the resultant fine grain material is then heat treated or can be further isothermally forged prior to heat treatment to produce complex shapes .\nthis application is a continuation of application ser . no . 07 / 991 , 084 , filed dec . 14 , 1992 , now abandoned , which is a continuation of application ser . no . 07 / 685 , 581 , filed apr . 15 , 1991 , and now abandoned .\nthe present invention relates to a process for forging superalloys within a particular composition range . the resultant material is fine grained and has good intermediate temperature mechanical properties . the fine grain material may also be further processed by isothermal forging .\nnickel base superalloys are widely used in gas turbine engines and have evolved greatly over the last 50 years . as used herein the term superalloy will mean a nickel base superalloy containing a substantial amount of the gamma prime ( ni 3 al ) strengthening phase , preferably from about 30 to about 50 volume percent of the gamma prime phase .\nprocessing techniques for superalloys have also evolved and many of the newer processes are quite costly .\nu . s . pat . no . 3 , 519 , 503 describes an isothermal forging process for producing complex superalloy shapes . this process is currently widely used , and as currently practiced requires that the starting material be produced by powder metallurgy techniques . the reliance on powder metallurgy techniques makes this process expensive .\nu . s . pat . no . 4 , 574 , 015 deals with a method for improving the forgeability of superalloys by producing overaged microstructures in such alloys . the gamma prime phase particle size is greatly increased over that which would normally be observed .\nu . s . pat . no . 4 , 579 , 602 deals with a superalloy forging sequence which involves an overage heat treatment .\nu . s . pat . no . 4 , 769 , 087 describes another forging sequence for superalloys which includes an overage step .\nu . s . pat . no . 4 , 612 , 062 describes a forging sequence for producing a fine grained article from a nickel base superalloy . the process includes a first deformation step at a temperature above the gamma prime solvus and a second deformation step at a temperature below the gamma prime solvus with specified strain rates and deformation amounts .\nu . s . pat . no . 4 , 453 , 985 describes an isothermal forging process which produces a fine grain product .\nu . s . pat . no . 2 , 977 , 222 describes a class of superalloys which are similar to those to which the invention process has particular applicability .\nthe present invention provides a process for producing a fine grained article and is especially appropriate for use with a specified range of alloy compositions . the resultant fine grained material may be used in its fine grained condition for articles which require high strength , particularly high yield strength at intermediate temperatures , or this fine grained material may be used as a forging preform for conversion by isothermal or hot die forging into complex shapes . table i lists broad , intermediate and preferred composition ranges .\ntable i _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ compositional ranges ( by weight percent ) broad intermediate preferred _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ cr 12 - 20 12 - 20 13 - 18co 10 - 20 10 - 20 10 - 15mo 2 - 5 . 5 2 - 5 . 5 3 - 5ti 3 - 7 3 . 5 - 7 3 . 6 - 5 . 6al 1 . 2 - 3 . 5 1 . 2 - 3 . 5 1 . 7 - 2 . 7c . 005 - . 25 . sup . ( 1 ) . 005 - . 15 . sup . ( 1 ) . 01 - . 13 . sup . ( 1 ) b . 005 - . 05 . 005 - . 05 . 005 - . 05zr . 01 - . 1 . 01 - . 1 . 01 - . 1ta 0 - 1 - - - - w 0 - 4 . 5 0 - 2 . 5 - - nb 0 - 1 - - - - fe 0 - 2 . 0 0 - 2 . 0 0 - . 5hf 0 - . 3 - - - - y 0 - . 02 - - - - v 0 - . 1 - - - - re 0 - 1 . 0 - - - - ni bal bal bal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ( 1 ) an upper c limit of about . 013 % is preferred for applications where fatigue resistance is critical\nfig . 1 is a block diagram which broadly sets out the invention process . as can be seen in fig . 1 , the process starts with a casting of the desired composition which preferably has a relatively fine grain size . after homogenization , the cast material may be processed according to two primary schemes or combinations thereof . according to one scheme , the left branch of the fig . 1 diagram , the cast material is deformed at elevated temperatures but below the gamma prime solvus so that gamma prime phase dissolution is minimized or even eliminated . subsolvus anneals or reheat treatments may be employed to maintain billet temperature , affect recrystallization , while avoiding or minimizing gamma prime phase dissolution . in additional , super - solvus anneals or reheat treatments may be employed to produce extensive or complete gamma prime phase dissolution in conjunction with extensive or complete recrystallization . the total amount of work required will be equivalent to that required to produce at least 0 . 5 and preferably at least 0 . 9 cumulative true strain . this cumulative true strain may be obtained from combined hot deformation operations including upsetting and drawing . during upsetting an average strain rate of at least about 0 . 1 in / in / min . is preferred . during drawing an average strain rate of at least about 0 . 5 in / in / min is preferred . to perform this amount of work on a cast superalloy material at a temperature below the gamma prime solvus , it will undoubtedly be necessary to use multiple deformation steps with intermediate anneals above the gamma prime solvus , to prevent cracking .\naccording to the right branch of fig . 1 , the material may alternately be hot worked at a temperature above the gamma prime solvus .\nit is also , of course , possible to accomplish this initial hot working operation using a combination of steps above and below the gamma prime solvus in conjunction with appropriate combinations of intermediate hypersolvus or subsolvus treatments .\nafter the material has been deformed an amount in excess of 0 . 5 cumulative true strain , it is given an overage treatment to produce a significantly enlarged gamma prime particle size over that which would normally be present . the resultant microstructure is termed\noveraged\n. the overaging process is similar to that described in u . s . pat . no . 4 , 574 , 015 and consists of cooling the material at a rate of less than about 100\u00b0 f . and preferably 50\u00b0 f . per hour , ( and most preferably less than 20\u00b0 f . per hour ) through the gamma prime solvus . the resultant coarsened gamma prime particle size will be in excess of 1 micron and preferably in excess of 2 microns .\nthis overaged material is then further hot deformed an amount in excess of that required to produce a cumulative true strain of 0 . 9 , and preferably a true cumulative strain of 1 . 6 . this strain does not include that undergone before the overage treatment . a strain rate of at least about 0 . 1 in / in / min is employed . this further deformation is accomplished below the gamma prime solvus ( but within 200\u00b0 f . ) and without intermediate anneals . intermediate reheats may be performed at temperatures below but within 200\u00b0 f . of the gamma prime solvus temperature . the resultant material will have an exceptionally fine grain size , predominately finer than astm grain size 10 and usually on the order of astm 14 or finer . astm grain sizes are listed in table ii .\ntable ii _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ avg . grain astm dia . / mm _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2 . 18 4 . 091 6 . 044 8 . 022 10 . 011 12 . 006 14 . 003 16 . 0015 18 . 0007 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\ndepending on the size and contour of the article , some larger unrecrystallized grains may remain at the very center of the article where the effective amount of deformation was insufficient to promote full recrystallization . such unrecrystallized regions usually comprise less than 10 % by volume of the material .\nthe combination of the invention process and the preferred composition reliability results in material with an astm 12 - 18 grain size , the finest grain size we have ever observed in production superalloys . the fine grain size contributes to increased strength , ductility and toughness at temperatures up to at least 1200\u00b0 f . the fine grain size also provides a significant enhancement in ultrasonic nondestructive testing sensitivity . small defects can be detected at increased depths relative to coarse grained material ."]}
{"id": 56506, "summary": [{"text": "the london metal exchange ( lme ) is the futures exchange with the world 's largest market in options and futures contracts on base and other metals .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "as the lme offers contracts with daily expiry dates of up to three months from trade date , weekly contracts to six months , and monthly contracts up to 123 months , it also allows for cash trading .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "it offers hedging , worldwide reference pricing , and the option of physical delivery to settle contracts .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "since 2012 it has been owned by hong kong exchanges and clearing , after lme 's shareholders voted in july 2012 to approve the sale of the exchange for a price of \u00a3 1.4 billion . ", "topic": 23}], "title": "london metal exchange", "paragraphs": ["the london metal exchange ( lme ) is a commodities exchange in . . .\nthe london metal exchange is a futures exchange located in london , england . in addition to its eponymous metal futures contracts , the exchange also facilitates contract trading in plastics futures .\nlondon metal exchange the objective of the london metal exchange is to provide facilities , along with the management and regulatory structure , for trading in lme contracts .\n\u00a9 2018 the london metal exchange - an hkex company . all rights reserved .\nmen walk past the london metal exchange ( lme ) in london , july 22 , 2011 . reuters / paul hackett\nin december 2012 the london metal exchange was acquired by hong kong exchanges & clearing limited .\nlme and lmeselect are service marks and trademarks of the london metal exchange - an hkex company .\ntraders work on the floor of the london metal exchange , london , england . photograph : micha theiner / city am / rex feat\nthe london metal exchange has decided to delist worldwide warehouse solutions after a careful monitoring of the company\u2019s financial situation , metal bulletin has learned .\ntraders and clerks react on the floor of the london metal exchange , london , britain , may 13 , 2016 . reuters / paul hackett\nthe london metal exchange ( lme ) is a futures and options trading exchange that operates the world\u2019s largest marketplace for trading base metals .\nthe london metal exchange \u2013 the last open outcry trading pit in europe . photograph : paul hackett / reuters\nli was appointed board director of the london metal exchange limited and lme holdings limited on december 6 , 2012 .\nthe london metal exchange is rich with tradition . but will a sale tarnish this commodities market ' s character ?\nlondon ( reuters ) - the london metal exchange ( lme ) will start publishing gold and silver reference prices , the exchange told reuters on tuesday , potentially challenging the dominance of benchmarks administered by intercontinental exchange ( ice ) .\ntraders on the london metal exchange\u2019s new \u2018open - outcry\u2019 trading floor the ring . photograph : christian sinibaldi for the guardian\npolicies the board of the london metal exchange approves policies setting out the standards expected of lme employees and business partners .\nas you approach the ring \u2013 the circular trading floor of the london metal exchange \u2013 a low murmur crescendoes into a bewildering cacophony .\nhow the london metal exchange , which can be traced back to the reign of elizabeth i , became the global centre of metals trading .\nmetals - metals such as aluminum , nickel , copper , lead and ferrous scrap are mainly traded in the new york mercantile exchange [ nymex ] , the london metal exchange [ lme ] , the shangai futures exchange [ sfe ] , the central japan commodities exchange , hedgestreet exchange [ in california ] , and the tokyo commodities exchange [ tocom ] .\n1877 - the london metal market and exchange company established above a hat shop in lombard court and trades in tin , copper and pig iron .\nlme holdings on 6 december 2012 lme holdings limited became a member of the hkex group and is the sole shareholder of the london metal exchange .\nlondon ( reuters ) - the launch of the london metal exchange\u2019s new precious metals contracts will be delayed until july 10 , more than a month later than previously announced , it said on monday .\nlondon ( reuters ) - the london metals exchange was formed in the last quarter of the 19th century to serve industrial britain\u2019s insatiable appetite for metals .\nafter a two - year period of super - fast growth , the expansion of london metal exchange warehouses in asia slowed significantly over the past year .\nthere are traders at the london metal exchange ( lme ) who can still recollect an era when their colleagues sported top hats and tails to work .\n1571 : the origins of the london metal exchange ( lme ) can be traced to the opening of the royal exchange in london during the reign of queen elizabeth i , when traders in a range of commodities begin to meet on a regular basis .\nthe london metal exchange is a wholly owned subsidiary of lme holdings limited . lme holdings limited has two classes of share : ordinary shares and b shares .\nthe london metal exchange and the investment bank goldman sachs are being sued in a us court over alleged anti - competitive and monopolistic behaviour in aluminium storage .\n1877 : merchants form the london metals and mining company move into their first premises over a hat shop in lombard court . the london metal exchange is born . membership increases rapidly and they soon move to a purpose built exchange in whittington avenue . the exchange moves to its current home in leadenhall street in 1994 .\nlondon , july 30 ( reuters ) - french bank natixis will no longer trade as a ring - dealing member on the london metal exchange ( lme ) , the exchange said on monday , following the bank\u2019s plan earlier this year to wind up its commodities brokerage business .\nthe london metal exchange ( lme ) is a commodities exchange in london , england , that deals in metal futures . contracts on the exchange include aluminum , copper , cobalt and zinc . trading on the lme can be done in three main ways : through open outcry , via a telephone system between member companies , or on the lme select \u2014 an electronic trading platform . the lme is a non - ferrous exchange , which means that iron and steel are not traded on the exchange .\nlondon , 02 may 2017 - interxion holding nv ( nyse : inxn ) , a leading european provider of carrier and cloud - neutral data centre services , today announced that the london metal exchange has expanded its footprint at interxion\u2019s london data centre campus with its newly upgraded trading platform , lmeselect .\n) is quitting open outcry trading on the london metal exchange after cutting back on its commodity business , a move that also shows the increasing importance of electronic dealing in metals .\nestablished in 1877 and based in london , the london metal exchange ( lme ) offers futures and options contracts for aluminium , copper , nickel , tin , zinc , lead , aluminium alloy , cobalt , molybdenum , steel scrap and steel rebar .\nlondon ( reuters ) - the 139 - year - old london metal exchange ( lme ) will wrap up open outcry trading on wednesday at its red leather \u201cring\u201d before moving the trading floor to a new home elsewhere in the capital\u2019s financial district .\nhen investment banker matthew chamberlain was advising on the historic sale of the london metal exchange five years ago , he had no idea that by the age of 34 he\u2019d become its boss .\nstocks of copper registered with the london metal exchange ( lme ) jumped by a net 72 , 625 tonnes , or 30 percent , in the space of just four days starting june 29 .\nthe objective of the london metal exchange is to provide facilities , along with the management and regulatory structure , for trading in lme contracts . it is a recognised investment exchange ( rie ) , regulated directly by the financial conduct authority ( fca ) .\nlme works with the london platinum and palladium market to administer and distribute london bullion market association ( lbma ) platinum and lbma palladium prices .\nthe london metal exchange is the world centre for industrial metals trading . the prices discovered on our three trading platforms are used as the global reference price and both the metal and investment communities use the lme to transfer or take on risk , 24 hours a day .\nthe london metal exchange will introduce three regional hot - rolled coil contracts at the start of 2019 , coinciding with a change in attitude towards risk management tools for the ferrous sector , . . .\nthis article describes a futures exchange on which futures contracts are traded . click here to view articles referencing this exchange .\nthe exchange provides producers and consumers of metal with a physical market of last resort and , most importantly of all , with the ability to hedge against the risk of rising and falling world metal prices .\nthree - month base metals prices on the london metal exchange were for the most part lower on the morning of friday june 15 , led by a 0 . 6 % fall in zinc prices . . .\nedward meir at intl fcstone has taken first place on metal bulletin\u2019s apex leaderboard for his overall precious metal price predictions in the fourth quarter of 2013 .\nthe london metal exchange is the world centre for the trading of industrial metals \u2013 the majority of all non - ferrous metal futures business is transacted on our platforms . in 2017 this equated to $ 12 . 7 trillion notional , 3 . 5 billion tonnes and over 157 million lots .\ncme group and intercontinental exchange , which runs the lbma gold price benchmark , have also launched new contracts in the london gold market this year .\ntrading on the lme often surpasses global metal production by a factor of 40 .\nthe lme continues to be based in london and is regulated by the fca .\nthese commodities are mostly traded in the new york mercantile exchange [ nymex ] , ice futures , the dubai mercantile exchange [ dme ] and the central japan commodity exchange [ c - com ] .\nhong kong exchanges and clearing has owned the london metal exchange since lme ' s shareholders voted in july 2012 to approve the sale of the exchange for a price of \u00a31 . 4 billion . the consolidation trend has become common among the world ' s exchanges to reduce costs and fight for survival .\nthe ring has its roots in the early 19th century when the royal exchange , the world\u2019s first commodities market , became so crowded that metal merchants gathered at the jerusalem coffee house on cornhill in the city of london to conduct business .\nthat is how the world ' s metal professionals can reach us online . . .\nlme electronic trading hours are from 01 : 00 to 19 : 00 london time .\nreports that include prices , forward curves , inventory stocks and volumes for each metal .\nthat was courtesy of whoever warranted 86 , 950 tonnes of metal in lme sheds .\n\u201cwith immediate effect , natixis commodity markets limited has been re - categorised from a ring dealing member ( category 1 ) to an associate broker clearing member ( category 2 ) of the london metal exchange , \u201d the lme said in a statement .\nwhile most major markets have migrated fully to electronic trading , at the london metal exchange ( lme ) open - outcry remains an essential trading platform . it is central to the process of ' price discovery ' , to establish lme official prices .\nloco london fine gold held in london and complying with standards relating to good delivery and fineness acceptable to the precious metal clearer of the clearing house for the purpose of effecting settlement with the clearing house , as such standards are in effect from time to time .\nmetal stocks gained as lme aluminium hit near 7 - year high . the metal index surged as much as 3 . 6 per cent to highest since march 6 . hindustan copper\njuly 2010 - lme officially launches its asia office in singapore . this is the exchange\u2019s first office outside of london and marks a significant milestone for the business .\neach metal is traded in a highly liquid five - minute open - outcry trading session .\nby 1877 the lme had been created through the establishment of the london metal market and exchange company , which was based above a hat shop in lombard court , but those early traditions remained and continue to this day , despite the surge of electronic trading .\nprecious metals - the other commonly traded commodities are precious metals such as gold , silver and platinum and they are traded in the new york mercantile exchange [ nymex ] , the brazilian mercantile and futures exchange [ bmf ] , the dubai gold and commodities exchange [ dgcx ] , the national commodity exchange limited [ in karachi , pakistan ] and the tokyo commodities exchange [ tocom ] .\nsince being formally established in 1877 the london metal exchange has sought to innovate whilst maintaining its traditional strengths and relationships . a member of hkex group , the lme remains close to its core users by ensuring its contracts continue to be relevant to the physical metals industry .\nthe expanding trade in metals and forward contracts led to the formal establishment of the london metals and mining company in 1877 . membership increased rapidly , and soon the exchange moved to a larger facility . today the lme occupies a modern facility in finsbury square in central london .\nin addition to making interxion london the primary production location of lmeselect for base metals , the exchange will also list its new lmeprecious products on this platform , when they launch on 10th july 2017 ( subject to regulatory approval ) . lmeprecious responds to market demand by making available an innovative new suite of exchange - traded , loco london precious metals products .\n1571 - the royal exchange , the world\u2019s first commodities market , is established .\nthe london metal exchange ( lme ) is the world centre for industrial metals trading . most of the world\u2019s non - ferrous metals business is conducted on our three trading platforms : lmeselect ( electronic ) , the ring ( open outcry ) and the 24 - hour telephone market .\nagriculture - common commodities in agriculture include wheat , corn , maize , oats , rice , soybeans and they are traded in the chicago board of trade [ cbot ] , the kansai commodities exchange [ in osaka , japan ] , the risk management exchange [ rmx - in hannover ] , the minneapolis grain exchange , the winnipeg commodity exchange [ wce ] , the tokyo grain exchange [ tge ] and euronext .\nevery metal traded on the lme must conform to strict specifications regarding quality , lot size and shape .\ntrading venues the lme provides the market with three transparent and regulated platforms for trading industrial metal contracts .\nbrands the lme delivery system relies on a user being guaranteed a specified quality and quantity of metal .\na growing number of buyers have complained about rising metal prices stemming from long waiting times at warehouses .\nthe london aluminum market has grown accustomed to huge tonnages appearing and disappearing in the lme warehouse network .\nlondon international financial futures and options exchange ( liffe ) commodities traded : cocoa , robusta coffee , corn , potato , rapeseed , white sugar , feed wheat , milling wheat , etc .\na seat refers to a membership of a stock exchange , which enables . . .\ninterxion recently announced that it is expanding its london campus , with a \u00a330 million investment in a third london data centre , known as \u2018lon3\u2019 . scheduled to open in 2018 , lon3 will add 1 , 800 sqm to interxion\u2019s uniquely located central london data centre campus , situated between the square mile and tech city .\nearly 19th century - the royal exchange becomes so crowded , metal merchants gather at the jerusalem coffee house on cornhill to conduct business , where the tradition of the ring and kerb are established .\njune 2007 - lme intervenes in nickel market to make more metal available at a time of tight supplies .\nlme publishes both an annual and a monthly report showing daily , average per contract and per metal volumes .\na retracement toward key levels of support suggests that base metal prices could head higher in the months ahead .\ncoffee - the second most traded commodity is coffee [ value wise ] . coffee is mainly traded through the new york board of trade [ nybot ] , the kansai commodities exchange [ in osaka , japan ] , the singapore commodities exchange [ sicom ] and euronext [ london ] .\nmost stocks are traded on physical or virtual exchanges . the new york stock exchange ( nyse ) , for example , is a physical exchange . . . read answer > >\nsuddenly , a buzzer sounds to signal the end of the session and the competitive whirlwind gives way to a cordial atmosphere of camaraderie . anywhere else , this sort of to - do would seem like the total breakdown of law and order but at the london metal exchange , this is business as usual .\nlme has seven categories of membership within the base metal service and three categories of membership within its lmeprecious service .\nprecious metals producers and consumers around the world use benchmarks owned by the london bullion market association to price contracts .\nthis is the first day of open - outcry trading at the lme\u2019s shiny new headquarters in moorgate , london , the exchange\u2019s fourth home since it was established above a hat shop in lombard street in 1877 .\nthe metal exchange will fight the class - action lawsuit , which its management believes is without merit , the lme ' s owner , hong kong exchanges and clearing , said in a statement late on sunday .\nthe london metal exchange is the centre for global metals trading , with the world\u2019s largest market in futures and options contracts for base metals . the majority of global base metals business takes place on its market , which last year equated to $ 10 . 3 trillion notional , 3 . 5 billion tonnes and 157 million lots .\nlondon ( reuters ) - ( the opinions expressed here are those of the author , a columnist for reuters . )\nthe world of metals and base metal trading has changed dramatically over the last century , and the lme has continually adapted to these changes . new metals have been introduced to the exchange as and when demand dictated .\nthe exchange is moving offices to consolidate all its functions in the new location - finsbury square .\nthe lme is one of the main metal markets in the world and allows for the hedging of metals risk through highly liquid and standardized exchange - traded futures contracts . the lme also trades plastics on its exchange and has an lme index option that allows traders to speculate or hedge the broader metals market as a whole .\nfrom its beginnings above a london hat shop , the lme has grown into the world\u2019s largest non - ferrous metals marketplace .\nasian morning brief 26 / 06 : nickel leads decline in base metal prices ; lme to introduce regional h . . .\nlmeselect : 01 . 00 - 19 . 00 ( trading for lmeprecious continues until 20 . 00 ) ( london time )\nlmeprecious is a collaborative initiative with the world gold council and a group of leading industry players , introducing lme gold and lme silver futures , part of an innovative new suite of exchange - traded , loco london precious metals products .\nlmeselect is the london metals exchange ( lme ) electronic platform for the trading of all lme contracts . it offers a low latency fix api either from member sites or via proximity hosted data centres for the lowest latency trading strategies .\ntraders are starting to chase gains in the metal markets . these charts suggest that it might be best to proceed with caution .\nin addition to open outcry ring trading and the telephone market , online trading is available through lmeselect , an exchange operated electronic trading platform . the online system is open between 01 : 00 and 19 : 00 ( london time ) .\nmarch 2007 - lme\u2019s chief executive martin abbott says the exchange is not for sale or planning any acquisitions .\nnatural gas - natural gas is traded in the new york mercantile exchange [ nymex ] and ice futures .\nthe exchange has moved four times since it was established above a hat shop in lombard court in 1877 .\nhong kong exchanges , which operates the special administrative region ' s stock exchange , last year bought the lme , which approves and licenses a network of more than 700 metal storage facilities in 40 locations across the us , europe and asia .\na total of three companies shared first place on metal bulletin\u2019s apex leaderboard for their silver price predictions for the fourth quarter of 2013 .\nduring the transition , trading will take place on thursday and friday at the lme\u2019s disaster recovery site in chelmsford , east of london .\nanimals and animal products - animals and animal products such as live and feeder cattle , beef , frozen and fresh pork bellies , and eggs are mainly traded in the chicago mercantile exchange [ cme ] , euronext , the risk management exchange [ rmx - in hannover ] and the central japan commodity exchange [ c - com ] .\nalthough the lme was formally founded in 1877 , its origins trace back to the reign of queen elizabeth i . in 1571 , traders formed the royal exchange in london to trade physical metals for the domestic market . however , as britain\u2019s international role expanded , the nation soon became a leading exporter of metals . european merchants began arriving in london to partake in the growing metals trade .\nmembers and their clients can access the lmeselect platform via one of the approved isvs with whom the exchange works .\nwhat does a new york stock exchange membership entail , and why is it known as ' owning . . .\nchamberlain heads the lme ' s warehousing reform process , the deployment of the new london platinum and palladium prices and the precious metals initiative .\nthe teams at macquarie and commerzbank shared first place on metal bulletin\u2019s platinum apex leaderboard for their price predictions in the fourth quarter of 2013 .\none of the top three most - connected points on the planet , london is an important gateway to the usa , europe and beyond .\nnickel commenced trading on the exchange the year after primary aluminium , in april 1979 and aluminium alloy in october 1992 .\nmiscellaneous : other lme fees include warehousing fees , brand listing fees and fees for other proprietary services the exchange offers .\nthe lme silver contract combines daily tradeable dates with monthly and quarterly trading dates . in this way , the system seamlessly blends the daily structure of the london over - the - counter ( otc ) market , and the monthly futures approach of existing exchange offerings .\ngarry jones took the reins of the london metal exchange ( lme ) at the end of september 2013 . just over a week into the job , he spoke with john lothian news editor - in - chief jim kharouf about the lme\u2019s next steps , what\u2019s happening with the controversial warehouse issue , cme\u2019s aluminum challenge and how lme\u2019s parent company hong kong exchanges & clearing can become a metals powerhouse in asia .\ninternational trade in metals could be said to have commenced in britain when the romans invaded in ad43 and extracted the large deposits of copper and tin ore in cornwall and wales to satisfy their increasing domestic need for the production of bronze and alloys . however , the origins of the london metal exchange can only be traced back as far as the opening of the royal exchange in london in 1571 during the reign of queen elizabeth i . it was there that traders in metal and a range of other commodities began to meet on a regular basis . at first the traders merely dealt in physical metal for the domestic market but because britain soon became a major exporter of metals , european merchants began to arrive to join in these activities . in the early 19th century there were so many commodity traders , ship charterers and financiers using the royal exchange that it became impossible to do business . as a result , individual groups of traders set up shop in the nearby city coffee houses . the jerusalem coffee house , off cornhill , became the favourite of the metal trading community and it was there that the tradition of the ring was born . a merchant with metal to sell would draw a circle in the sawdust on the floor and call out ' change ' , at which point all those wishing to trade would assemble around the circle and make their bids and offers .\nfutures contracts are an agreement to buy or sell a fixed amount of metal for delivery on a fixed future date at a price agreed today .\ndue to a data error , metal bulletin\u2019s spot premium assessment for shanghai in - warehouse copper er cathodes was published incorrectly on monday june 11 .\nlme futures contract trade daily out to three months , weekly out to six months and monthly up to 123 months in the future depending on the metal . each lme metal could have as many as 200 tradeable dates . ring trading enables traders to transact multiple dates more efficiently than electronic trading .\nwhether you are an industrial hedger , metal merchant or proprietary trading desk , there are broadly speaking two ways of accessing our markets . . . .\nedward meir , of intl fcstone , has taken the top spot on metal bulletin\u2019s apex leaderboard for his base metals price predictions in the third quarter .\ncasper burgering , of abn amro , has come in first on metal bulletin\u2019s apex leaderboard for his zinc price predictions in the fourth quarter of 2013 .\none rooted in physical flow , warehousing and arbitrage dynamics . metal is being relentlessly shuffled between lme and off - market storage and between geographic locations .\nbrochures and whitepapers : these include guides to the exchange , fact sheets on individual metals , clearing manuals and research reports .\nthe video is for educational purpose . respect those professionals hard - working down there . like nyse euronext and lse which trades equities , london metal exchange trades commodities - copper , aluminium , nickel , zinc , etc in form of futures . this is how the actual ring trading looks like - seeing how ring dealers / brokerages trade with each other . their group effort will decide the daily benchmark price for different metals , which are the basis for thousands / millions of contracts worldwide . nice to see this in real eyes , highly recommend an educational visit to lme and understand how important the exchange is in the market . lme is located on 56 leadenhall st , london , worth a visit : )\nthe cases were brought after some users complained about the long waits to get metal , particularly aluminum , out of lme warehouses . the biggest warehouses have been taking more than a year to release the aluminum . the lme has proposed forcing warehouses with long queues to load out more metal . [ 22 ]\nall of the deals happen during five - minute trading windows , each for a different metal . as the window for aluminium opens , very little happens .\nring trading is the method by which certain types of investment business is conducted at the london metal exchange ( lme ) , where trading activity occurs within a six - meter diameter circle with two large display boards that show current prices . each of the ring dealing members have a fixed seat within the ring , behind which an assistant is permitted to stand to pass orders to the ring dealing member and to liaise with customers regarding market conditions .\nthe lme does not own or operate warehouses , nor does it own the material they contain . it simply authorises warehouse companies and the warehouses they operate to store lme - registered brands of metal , on behalf of warrant holders , and issue lme warrants through their london agent for material delivered into their approved warehouses .\nthe lme has evolved from its roots as an exchange for non - ferrous metals contracts in the wake of a changing customer profile and intensifying competition , notably from the shanghai futures exchange , which vies with its uk rival as the seat of the largest metals complex .\nthe \u00a31 . 4bn sale to hkex , one of the largest exchanges in the world , was a landmark moment for the 140 - year - old london institution .\ntradition isn\u2019t always a positive thing , people often want to modernise . but there\u2019s a huge loyalty and bond between the exchange and its members\nthe jerusalem coffee house , becomes a favourite of the metal trading community , where\nthe tradition of the ring\nis born . a merchant with metal to sell draws a circle in the sawdust on the floor and calls out\nchange !\nat which point those wishing to trade would assemble around the circle and make their bids .\na futures contract is an obligation to buy or sell a standard quantity of a specified asset ( metal ) on a particular date at a fixed price agreed upon today .\nany questions regarding this policy and our privacy practices should be sent by e - mail to privacy @ urltoken or by writing to data protection officer at , exporta publishing & events ltd , 4 hillgate place , london , sw12 9er , united kingdom . alternatively , you can telephone our london headquarters at + 44 ( 0 ) 20 8673 9666 .\nthe london metal exchange ( lme ) is the world ' s premier non - ferrous metals market with highly liquid contracts and a worldwide reputation . with metalsmarket . net ' s fast and accurate financial information technology , market professionals can follow lme prices real - time and streaming or in a 30 minute delayed option . metalsmarket . net service is provided by foreks information services , the leading financial information provider in turkey , for over 15 years of experience . metalsmarket . net offers clients an unique\nthe global metal community uses the lme to trade futures and options to hedge against adverse price movements \u2013 prices which are discovered on our markets and used as the global reference .\nstill , there remains concern among members about how a different ownership structure might affect london ' s historic commodity trading hub , which dates back to the reign of elizabeth i .\nthe contract can be traded electronically from 01 . 00 to 20 . 00 ( london time ) via lmeselect , and through the 24 - hour inter - office telephone market .\nby the early 19th century , the metals trade has grown so large that the royal exchange no longer provided an adequate venue for transacting business .\nlme gold combines daily prompts ( including spot ) out to 25 days with monthly and quarterly dates along a tradeable five - year forward curve . in this way , the system seamlessly blends the daily structure of the london over - the - counter ( otc ) market , and the monthly futures approach of existing exchange offerings .\non november 7 , 2013 , the lme proposed a rule that would link the amount of lme - traded metal an exchange - approved warehouse could accept for storage to the amount of the same metal it released whenever the warehouse could not process requests to discharge the same metal from storage in less than 50 days . ( this proposal is known as the \u201clilo\u201d rule , for\nloaded out / loaded in .\n) however , the exchange was forced to postpone the implementation of the new rule , which scheduled for april 1 , 2014 , after the its decision process was challenged in a lawsuit by rusal . a u . k . judge ruled in favor of rusal , who claimed that the decision process was \u201cunfair and unlawful\u201d . the judge ordered a review of the lme consultation . [ 24 ] [ 25 ] [ 26 ]\nmay 2011 - report commissioned by the lme suggests warehouses with large stockpiles be required to deliver out much more metal each day following complaints by consumers of long delays to receive material .\nseptember 2010 - the london bullion market association and the lme say they will begin collecting data for the lbma gold forward curve from september and distribute this information from early in 2011 .\na source at a bank that is backing the lme\u2019s precious metals contracts saw benchmarking shifting its way to the exchange over time if volumes were robust .\nsteel slab prices in july will be relatively stable in brazil thanks to steady fundamentals , and will hold up in asia despite soft demand , market participants told metal bulletin on . . .\nmb apex tracks analysts\u2019 base and precious metal price forecasts , giving the market a ready outlook on a range of views about how prices are expected to develop , and providing . . .\nthe lead contract has remained virtually unchanged , certainly since its reintroduction in october 1952 following the closure of the exchange brought about by the second world war .\nthe lme , the world\u2019s biggest market for base metals such as copper and aluminum , is the only financial exchange to maintain open outcry trading in europe .\nthe number of firms that trade in the lme ring has declined from a peak of about 30 during the late 1980s . the ring has its roots in the early 19th century when the royal exchange , the world\u2019s first commodities market , became so crowded , metal merchants gathered at the jerusalem coffee house on cornhill in the city to conduct business .\nwe also work with the london platinum and palladium market to administer and distribute lbma platinum and lbma palladium prices . this solution is delivered via our custom - built electronic auction platform , lmebullion .\nwe currently work with the london platinum and palladium market to administer and distribute lbma platinum and lbma palladium prices . this solution is delivered via our custom - built electronic auction platform , lmebullion .\nlearn how trading on the floor of the stock exchange has evolved over time with computers now managing the majority of buying , . . . read answer > >\nthe lme was founded in 1877 as the london metals and mining company , providing contracts in tin , adding lead and zinc in 1920 , aluminum in 1978 and nickel in 1979 . [ 10 ]\na range of real - time and 30 - minute delayed prices and data is available via subscription from licenced data distributors , or directly from the exchange via lmelive .\ncertainly , the comex warehouse system is no longer a marginal part of the global stocks picture . comex copper stocks currently account for 23 percent of global exchange stocks .\nlme copper can be traded on lmeselect from 01 . 00 - 19 . 00 london time , 24 hours a day on the inter - office telephone market and during the below times on the ring :\nlme aluminium can be traded on lmeselect from 01 . 00 - 19 . 00 london time , 24 hours a day on the inter - office telephone market and during the below times on the ring :\nlme nickel can be traded on lmeselect from 01 . 00 - 19 . 00 london time , 24 hours a day on the inter - office telephone market and during the below times on the ring :\nlme zinc can be traded on lmeselect from 01 . 00 - 19 . 00 london time , 24 hours a day on the inter - office telephone market and during the below times on the ring :\nthe trading floor that hosts suited figures yelling and waving within a circle of red - leather benches has been located for over two decades at leadenhall street , also in the city of london financial district .\nit is likely to publish the prices to coincide with the lbma benchmark auctions , held for gold at 10 : 30 am and 3 pm london time and for silver at midday , the source added .\nthe lme recently launched lmeprecious , our suite of new lme gold and lme silver futures contracts . we currently work with the london platinum and palladium market to administer and distribute lbma platinum and lbma palladium prices .\nto address those concerns , goldman said last week that it is taking measures to make more aluminium immediately available to customers at its metal storage business , metro international trade services , which operates under lme regulations .\neach lme metal is traded in highly liquid five - minute ring sessions which are themselves representative of global supply and demand . trading on the ring begins at 11 . 40 and closes at 17 . 00 .\nthat seems to be the definition of the perfect trade , and is perhaps the reason the exchange has survived and prospered for more than 130 years . yet suddenly its gentlemanly way of life , which includes the last open outcry trading pit in europe , appears under threat as a bidding war has broken out for the member - owned exchange .\n\u201cthe simple answer is yes , the acquisition has worked , \u201d chamberlain says , adding that the process has been complicated by the fact the exchange was previously member owned .\nit\u2019s also possible that rising exchange inventories are in some way related to rising trade activity on the cme copper contract , although disentangling cause and effect is an impossible task .\nthe lme proposes measures to limit any queues that might arise to 34 business days , which it believes is broadly in line with the average sourcing horizon for consumers requiring access to metal on the lme cash market .\nsimilar to school bells , the new york stock exchange ' s ( nyse ) opening and closing bells mark the beginning and the end of . . . read answer > >\nowning a seat on the nyse enables a person to trade on the floor of the exchange , either as an agent for someone else or . . . read answer > >\nsecondly , lme stocks are only one third of the visible copper stocks picture . the other two components are the shanghai futures exchange ( shfe ) and cme ( comex ) .\nto turn cookies and similar technologies on and off , see the information in paragraph 5 above . any questions regarding consents and opt - outs should be sent by e - mail to privacy @ urltoken or by writing to data protection officer at , exporta publishing & events ltd , 4 hillgate place , london , sw12 9er , united kingdom . alternatively , you can telephone our london headquarters at + 44 ( 0 ) 20 8673 9666 .\neager to start off on the right foot , chamberlain launched a discussion paper earlier this year to pinpoint exactly what the exchange could do to become more competitive and lure volumes back .\nto buy or sell an asset ( metal ) at a particular price and on a particular future date . an option buyer pays a seller an agreed upon premium for this right . the underlying is a metals futures contract .\non december 1 , 2014 the lme took over the procedure for the platinum and palladium fixings in london from basf metals ltd . , goldman sachs group inc . , hsbc holdings plc and standard bank plc . [ 43 ]\nin november of 2008 , the lme upgraded its electronic trading platform lmeselect , in cooperation with cinnober financial technology who also delivered the previous platform . [ 39 ] the exchange contended that the upgrade would provide a more robust system that offers operational efficiencies . the upgrade came on the back of a record trading month for the exchange . exchange volumes were up 44 percent in october compared to the corresponding period of 2007 with 11 , 218 , 308 lots traded . lmeselect also recorded an increase of 23 percent on its previous record month . [ 40 ]\nthat heritage began in 1571 with the creation of the world ' s first commodities market in the city ' s royal exchange . but by the early 19th century , the venue had become so crowded that metal merchants began gathering at the jerusalem coffee house on cornhill , where the lme ' s tradition of ring - and - kerb trading began . a merchant with metal to sell would draw a circle in the sawdust on the floor and call out\nchange\n, at which point all those wishing to trade would assemble around the ring and make their bids . after hours , dealings would take place outside , or on the kerb .\nut winning back business isn\u2019t just about bringing down fees \u2013 the exchange mirrored recent moves made by two of its us rivals , cme group and the intercontinental exchange , earlier this month by launching new gold and silver contracts , and chamberlain says he wants to make sure the group is ready for changing technology that could impact the demand for certain metals in the years ahead .\nlme transacts about 150 million lots of metals annually ( * a lot is a unit equal to between one and 65 metric tons depending on the particular metal and contract type ) , which equates to more than $ 10 trillion .\napproving a location is the first step in the process for listing warehouses for lme delivery . once a location is approved the lme will license warehouse companies to issue lme warrants and finally list the warehouses that may store the metal .\nestablished in 2002 and with offices in london and singapore , exporta publishing & events ltd is the world\u2019s leading trade and trade finance media company , offering information , news , events and services for companies and individuals involved in global trade .\nthe last trading time for lmeprecious silver futures shall be 16 : 00 london time on the last trading day . the last trading day for lmeprecious silver futures shall be the business day which is one business day before the prompt date .\nthe last trading time for lmeprecious gold futures shall be 16 : 00 london time on the last trading day . the last trading day for lmeprecious gold futures shall be the business day which is one business day before the prompt date .\nin november 2015 the lme launched four regional aluminum premium contracts that allow consumers to hedge against the premiums paid to producers on top of the metal ' s price , as part of the exchange ' s attempt to reform its warehousing system . premiums had been rising because of the lengthy queues . [ 29 ] the contracts are designed to work alongside the \u2018parent\u2019 lme aluminium contract and involve a swap of warrants . [ 30 ]\naluminum contracts remain the most heavily - traded on the exchange . copper grade a ranks second , followed by zinc , lead , nickel and tin , with options offered alongside the futures contracts .\neven with the latest \u201carrivals event\u201d in the lme system , it is the 68 , 026 - tonne rise in comex stocks that has generated most of the global exchange stocks increase this year .\nlme arbitration rules require that the parties to a dispute allow a third party to make an independent and binding decision about the outcome . traders can obtain details about lme arbitration on the exchange website .\nmonthly volume reports demonstrate the substantial number of contracts traded on the exchange each month . a report for the previous month is published in excel format within the first seven business days of each month .\nhome to over 200 capital markets participants including industry - leading banks , proprietary traders and hedge funds , interxion\u2019s london data centre campus is at the centre of the european trading landscape , making it a logical choice to locate the primary lmeselect platform .\nthis film highlights the rich heritage of the exchange and how the lme developed in the industrial revolution . it is an excerpt from the lme ' s educational corporate dvd which can be purchased here : urltoken\nthe exchange operates as a market of\nlast resort\nand provides physical delivery \u2013 though used in less than 1 percent of trades \u2013 through a network of more than 600 warehouses in 15 countries .\n\u201cinterxion provides the ideal environment for our new lmeselect platform , with best in class power and cooling and excellent cross connect access to the exchange , \u201d comments john lee , the lme\u2019s chief technology officer .\nintercontinental exchange ( ice ) sets the lbma gold price twice a day via an electronic auction , and was selected this month to administer the lbma silver price , defeating a rival bid by the lme .\na summary of official and average prices for the previous month are published by close of business ( london time ) on the first business day of each month . reports are available free for the current calendar year and can be purchased for previous years .\n1800s : by the early 19th century there are so many commodity traders using the royal exchange that it becomes impossible to do business . individual groups of traders set up shop in the nearby city coffee houses .\nseptember 2011 - the lme says interest in the exchange as a takeover target has snowballed and that it will set up a \u201cdata room , \u201d opening its books for would - be buyers , by early december .\nthe exchange said natixis commodity markets will operate as a category 2 broker from monday , meaning it will no longer be able to trade as a category 1 member taking part in the open - outcry ring trading .\nin 1877 the traders formed the london metals and mining company and moved into their first premises over a hat shop in lombard court . telegraphic links were set up and a company secretary was appointed to handle the administration . membership increased rapidly and , after surpassing the three hundred mark , the decision was taken to move to a purpose built exchange in whittington avenue , where it remained for 98 years . then , after a period of 14 years at plantation house in fenchurch street , the exchange moved in 1994 to leadenhall street . in 2016 , the lme moved to its current home in finsbury square signifying the next step of its modernisation and housing its custom - built clearing house , lme clear .\nthe lme operates three side - by - side trading systems . the original open - outcry floor , known as\nthe ring ,\noperates from 11 : 45 a . m . to 5 p . m . london time . the lme select electronic system , introduced in february 2001 , runs from 1 a . m . to 7 p . m . - extending hours into the asian trading day in june 2006 . and the exchange also operates 24 - hour telephone trading among members .\nthe exchange also added three new delivery locations in 2014 , extending its global network of warehouses to kaohsiung in taiwan , moerdijk in the netherlands and , for copper only , panama city in the united states . [ 31 ]\nthe lme , the only physical commodity trading exchange left in europe , is the world center for the trading of industrial metals \u2014 more than three - quarters of all non - ferrous metal futures business is transacted there . the lme offers contracts with daily expiry dates of up to three months from trade date , weekly contracts to six months , and monthly contracts up to 123 months ; it also allows for cash trading . it offers worldwide reference pricing and the option of physical delivery to settle contracts .\nat\nlme week\nin london in oct . 2014 the exchange announced the launch of asian contracts for aluminium , zinc and copper in hong kong , to start in december and be denominated in renminbi . the contracts are called \u201cminis\u201d because they offer lots of 5 tonnes rather than the standard 25 tonnes , and they are targeted toward china\u2019s numerous retail investors . they are cash - settled on the third wednesday of each maturity month rather than physically settled as in the traditional lme contracts . [ 44 ]\nthe three - month notice period required under the warehouse agreement will run between mid - march and mid - june 2015 so any new rules adopted via the consultation would come into effect around mid - june , the exchange said ."]}
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", "topic": 39}], "title": "geeks . com", "paragraphs": ["before urltoken they were comp urltoken . and before comp urltoken they were computer urltoken .\njerry l . harken chief of security genica corporation dba : urltoken assistance . removethis @ urltoken\nurltoken was a reseller on amazon . com , and you could find their products via urltoken or froogle .\nthe popular mozilla thunderbird email client bundled with a urltoken launcher as a portable app .\nhe added that each time scanalert withdrew its certification ,\nurltoken ' s it staff worked diligently to fix the problem . as of today , urltoken is meeting the hacker safe security standard .\ngencia corporation and compgeeks . com , also d / b / a computer geeks discount outlet and urltoken\nas a former reseller and heavy previous buyer from their sister company evertek . com , we slowed our pace greatly when urltoken came out as they were undercutting us on many deals straight to the consumer . they also sometimes kept stock on urltoken that they sold out on urltoken which left us with a bad taste .\nbut then they mentioned urltoken and wtf it is essentially the geeks site and inventory just with a different skin .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nat urltoken we are committed to provide our customers lowest prices and complete guidance what they are looking for to improve their health and fitness goals . feel free to contact us at cs @ urltoken if you have any question or concern .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\noh nice , my host seems to have automatically installed ssl certificates for all my domains through @ letsencrypt . th\u2026 urltoken\nto me , it was always\ncomputer geeks\nor\ncompgeeks .\nthe plain urltoken wasn ' t familiar to me . like when facebook used to be urltoken , and later changed it ; for a long while i insisted on still writing out urltoken cause it felt wrong to shorten it , not being true to it ' s original state .\nurltoken - windows repair [ 36 . 1 mb | freemium | win 10 / 8 / 7 / vista / xp ]\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nat urltoken you can pay using visa , mastercard , amex , and discover card . payment is processed securely using ssl checkout .\neven so , the incident at urltoken has rekindled a debate about the value of security seals such as the hacker safe logo .\nhad a fairly technical issue i needed looked at , put in a support ticket , problem solved . total time taken : 5 minut\u2026 urltoken\nsoon , giddygeeker decided to enlarge the group to include other local geeks and set up a community on urltoken . and the charlotte geeks grew in numbers .\na domain name - a domain name such as urltoken allows visitors to easily find your online store . domain names are registered for a fee and renew yearly .\nurltoken is a leading direct to consumer ecommerce site , and local store , full of discounted consumer electronics . we specialize in highly discounted refurbished high end electronics , manufacturer closeouts , excess inventory , and geeky gadgets . urltoken launched in 1996 , connecting savvy shoppers directly to the best deals on high end , rare , and cool electronics .\nadvertisements on this site are placed and controlled by outside advertising networks . urltoken does not evaluate or endorse the products and services advertised . see the faq for more information .\nbut napa , calif . - based scanalert was put on the defensive this month after online technology retailer urltoken warned an undisclosed number of customers that their personal and credit card data may have been compromised in a hacking incident . urltoken , whose formal name is genica corp . , displays the hacker safe logo at the bottom of its home page .\nthat ' s a good point . . . urltoken is a really neat domain name ; i ' d be willing to pay as much as a $ 1000 for it .\naccording to the article , urltoken ' s parent company , genica corp , has mailed letters to affected customers and set up an 800 number . according to a sans newsletter ,\nhowever , nigel ravenhill , a scanalert spokesman , said today via e - mail that the vendor had withdrawn the hacker safe certification from urltoken\nseveral times\nlast year due to the existence of vulnerabilities in the retailer ' s systems . urltoken fell out of compliance with scanalert ' s security requirements last june and then again in december , according to ravenhill .\na telephone operator at urltoken ' s headquarters in oceanside , calif . , said that she was unable to find anyone at the retailer who could comment about the incident . she instead provided a toll - free telephone number - - ( 888 ) 529 - 6261 - - that urltoken has set up to assist customers with questions and concerns related to the incident .\nthere must be other reasons in play here . amazon and such are not big on offering cheap / refurbished equipment , which is what urltoken sold a lot of ( to me , anyway )\n\u00a9 1996 - 2018 ziff davis , llc . pcmag digital group urltoken is among the federally registered trademarks of ziff davis , llc and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission .\na scanalert spokesman said\npreliminary evidence\nsuggests that the breach likely occurred during one of several periods last year when scanalert had withdrawn its certification from urltoken after finding vulnerabilities on the web site .\nhoward email notifier will keep you notified about new emails in your outlook . com , live . com , hotmail . com , mail . google . com , mail . yahoo . com , facebook . com , linkedin , twitter . com , e . mail . ru , orange . fr , ibm / lotus notes , mail . virgilio . it , o2 . pl , yandex , urltoken and urltoken inbox .\nsaid by \u00bb urltoken \u00b7\u00b7\u00b7 / 100508 / : the parent company of discount retail website urltoken has notified affected customers that a hacker may have accessed their credit card numbers and other personal information in a december incident . the website features the\nhacker safe\nnotification from mcafee scanalert . . . . affected customers can call 1 - 888 - 529 - 6261 or 1 - 212 - 560 - 5108 for help .\nthere ' s a niche for a company that sells refurbished equipment at a higher price than ebay but offers a more polished experience . either urltoken didn ' t execute or they didn ' t get the word out .\nyou are also entitled under u . s . law to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit bureaus . to order your free credit report , visit urltoken or call toll - free ( 877 ) 322 - 8228 . for additional information on how to further protect yourself against identity theft , you may wish to visit the web site of the u . s . federal trade commission at urltoken , or , for california residents , the web site of the california office of privacy protection at urltoken . again , we deeply regret this incident and any inconvenience or concern it may cause you . we are working diligently to investigate and resolve the matter . sincerely ,\ni have purchased from urltoken a . k . a . computer geeks a brand new laptop dell inspiron 17r 5720 but instead i have received a used one . the proving facts are the following : 1 . the previous owner of the laptop received has left a manually burned dvd titled\nnational treasure book of secrets - nicolas cage\ninside the dvd drive . 2 . the previous owner of the laptop received has already registered the laptop with dell one month before i have received laptop . 3 . the brand new condition of the product purchased was clearly stated on its sales order and in the following link : urltoken be aware of the fact that urltoken a . k . a . computer geeks is committing fraud to customers .\ni ordered a 3ghz core 2 duo lenovo refurbished from urltoken and it arrived less than a week later . the lenovo was clean , as advertised and works extremely well with the linux operating system i installed on it . wayne chirnsde saint petersburg , fl .\nthe information on our website is general in nature and is not intended as a substitute for competent legal advice . urltoken makes no representation as to the accuracy of the information herein provided and assumes no liability for any damages or loss arising from the use thereof .\nurltoken ( or urltoken which is where i initially discovered them back in circa ' 98 ) is / was totally awesome . i bought new or refurbished from them and never had a problem at all . it was one of those ' shop - all ' places for yester - new hardware , which imho , holds alot of merit against shops like newegg and a like today that only house ' latest - and - greatest ' and have a pretty short shelf life for old tech . if i needed to find a cpu type\nup until now i ' ve been very satisfied with urltoken . however , i wanted to return one item out of four purchased this month , only to find that that item alone was\nnot warranteed by urltoken\nand therefore i could not send it back . they should tell you up front that all sales are final when you buy the products , not when you want to return one . i suggest buyers be careful before buying from them - - because even if something is defective , they won ' t take it back !\nsaid by millenniumle : from : \u00bb urltoken \u00b7\u00b7\u00b7 05600099 quote : scanalert spokesman nigel ravenhill e - mailed informationweek the following statement :\nso far , no one in marketing or pr knows exactly what happened , or whether this breach occurred on the web site or somewhere else . there is no evidence that this web site was hacked while it was certified hacker safe online . in fact , all of the information that scanalert has gathered so far indicates that this breach did not happen while urltoken was certified hacker safe paying attention at all .\nin addition , urltoken has brought in outside help to investigate the intrusion .\nwe have engaged an outside , nationally recognized security firm to determine how this incident occurred and to confirm that information we obtain is protected to the fullest extent reasonably possible ,\nharken wrote .\nthe\ndebranded\ncomputer i bought from urltoken was defective . so i returned and paid my own shipping . they told me nothing was wrong and shipped it back . now , it fails again , so they are willing to pay the shipping for me and reexamine .\nat our core , we are geeks at heart with interest and expertise in the products we sell . we will always strive to offer the best stuff at the best price to our customers . urltoken seeks to offer the best deals on brand name electronics and high tech gadgets .\naccording to the ftc\u2019s complaint , urltoken ( compgeeks ) , which operates the urltoken web site , and its parent company , genica corporation ( genica ) , collect sensitive information from consumers to obtain authorization for credit card purchases . the respondents require each consumer to provide his or her first and last name ; address ; e - mail address ; telephone number ; and credit card number , expiration date , and security code . in january 2008 , media reports revealed a data breach at the company . it was later confirmed that hackers accessed the sensitive information of hundreds of consumers .\ncopies of the complaint , proposed consent agreement , and an analysis of the agreement to aid in public comment are available from both the ftc\u2019s web site at urltoken and the ftc\u2019s consumer response center , room 130 , 600 pennsylvania avenue , n . w . , washington , dc 20580 .\nwe have provided names and contact information for the three major u . s . credit bureaus below . at no charge , you can have the agency place a \u201cfraud alert\u201d on your file that alerts creditors to take additional steps to verify your identity prior to granting credit in your name . this service can make it more difficult for someone to get credit in your name . note , however , that because it tells creditors to follow certain procedures to protect you , it also may delay your ability to obtain credit while the agency verifies your identity . as soon as one credit bureau confirms your fraud alert , the others are notified to place fraud alerts on your file . should you wish to place a fraud alert , or should you have any questions regarding your credit report , please contact any one of the agencies listed below . agency toll - free website experian 888 - 397 - 3742 urltoken equifax 800 - 525 - 6285 urltoken transunion 800 - 680 - 7289 urltoken\nnow when you call them , they will give you a rma no . and a printable label so you can return damaged items at your cost . yes , i know how generous of them and because the family members i did the repairs for ordered the parts with their credit or debit cards , geeks will only talk to them . unfortunately they do not know anything about the parts of a computer . so urltoken will just frustrate you until it ' s no longer worth the time and effort , it would just be easier to go to the local computer parts store and pay twice the price , which after dealing with urltoken seems like a bargain .\nhey paul . actually , as a recruiter who gets paid flat fees ( urltoken ) , the result of this is not likely to up my income at all . though for most recruiters , you would probably be correct . but if it raises the income of others in the industry who are deserving , i\u2019m happy for them .\nurltoken is a $ 150 million company specializing in the sale of computer - related excess inventory and manufacturers ' closeouts . its web site prominently proclaims that it is tested on a daily basis by scanalert inc . , a vendor in santa clara , calif . , that agreed in october to be acquired by mcafee inc . ( download pdf ) .\ni used to shop at computer urltoken , which was then urltoken and quite frankly the service was abysmal . early on it wasn ' t so bad , but about the time i stopped shopping there they stopped bothering to even fill out the specifications on the things they were selling . the last order i made with them was to use a credit i had from returning the previous thing . the bluetooth head set didn ' t work right , and i found out that it was incompatible , but they didn ' t bother to fill in the specs . i didn ' t even bother to return it as it would have cost me more to return it , just to get another store credit .\nif you bought anything from urltoken in at least the last year or so , you might want to start paying close attention to your credit card statements\u2014the company sent out an email on friday telling former customers that they \u201crecently discovered on december 5 , 2007 that customer information , including visa credit card information , may have been compromised . \u201d full email after the jump .\nthe deflection of salary questions is pretty common advice ( most popular item on that is likely this urltoken ) . obviously it has backfired , whether he\u2019s seen it or not , but that\u2019s not all that relevant , and most engineers will use the \u2018sour grapes\u2019 approach if it does backfire ( \u201ci wouldn\u2019t want to work for any company that requires me to provide my salary history anyway\u201d ) .\nthanks for that update , interesting ! just two weeks ago i listened to an interview with a software engineer that provides salary negotiation coaching for other software engineers , and he advised deflecting the salary question . he said he had never seen it backfire . ( urltoken ) \u2013 interesting that at your first job , you were flat out told to stop negotiating with candidates that wouldn\u2019t provide that information .\nfrom : \u00bb urltoken \u00b7\u00b7\u00b7 05600099 quote : scanalert spokesman nigel ravenhill e - mailed informationweek the following statement :\nso far , no one knows exactly what happened , or whether this breach occurred on the web site or somewhere else . there is no evidence that this web site was hacked while it was certified hacker safe . in fact , all of the information that scanalert has gathered so far indicates that this breach did not happen while urltoken was certified hacker safe .\nthe above quote unfortunately isn ' t dated , but it does seem safe is better than sorry . the article was last updated to include the quote on january 9th .\nso far , no one knows exactly what happened [ . . . . ]\nof course , scanalert may be obfuscating to save face .\nscanalert says its vulnerability scanning service is designed to constantly monitor web sites for vulnerabilities that could compromise customer data . the service is used by more than 250 , 000 web sites , of which about 80 , 000 - - including urltoken - - display scanalert ' s\nhacker safe\nseal . scanalert describes the seal as a\ntrustmark\nthat is designed to help reassure consumers about a site ' s security precautions .\n. . . is that it all comes from one warehouse location there in oceanside . i worked for them for a short time as a temp . it was a less than fond experience , but that ' s beside the point . all merchandise for the 3 arms of the company come from the same stock . i forget what the 3rd company name they sold under was , but the items you bought under urltoken was the same stuff you bought\nwholesale\nunder evertek . com . i can only guess at why they feel the need to end the online arm of urltoken if the store part will remain open , and the other arms ( if the third still operates ) use the same pool of stock . i will say this , they sold a lot of things that i wouldn ' t bother going to newegg for because it would cost more .\nthanks for visiting consumerist . com . as of october 2017 , consumerist is no longer producing new content , but feel free to browse through our archives . here you can find 12 years worth of articles on everything from how to avoid dodgy scams to writing an effective complaint letter . check out some of our greatest hits below , explore the categories listed on the left - hand side of the page , or head to urltoken for ratings , reviews , and consumer news .\nyou don ' t shutdown , you adapt : newegg , amazon , sears and even walmart adapted to the ebay model , so now sellers can sell their own merchandise on amazon and newegg and buyers don ' t even know the difference . only way you can tell is it says\nitem provided by $ sellers _ name\nsomewhere . that way urltoken wouldn ' t need any merchandise , they would just operate the domain and hosting and take a percentage of every sale .\ni ' m assuming he means amazon . com . newegg is big , but hardly a 1000lb gorilla , and there really isn ' t anyone else major selling anything online amazon is far in the lead indeed : amazon 2011 revenue : 48 billion rakuten / urltoken 2011 revenue : 4 . 7 billion newegg 2011 revenue : 2 . 5 billion ( supposedly newegg is the # 2 online retailer in the us though , a good portion of rakuten ' s sales are in se asia )\nseamonkey browser ( firefox variant ) it automatically detects the correct history database file based on the browser and current user configuration . you can also manually specify the different history file or quickly ' drag & drop ' a history file . this is useful when you have to recover the facebook history for another user or from a different system . you can also export the recovered facebook history list to html / xml / csv file for offline analysis . version history for facebook history spy : urltoken\nthe parent company of discount retail website urltoken has notified affected customers that a hacker may have accessed their credit card numbers and other personal information in a december incident . the website features the \u201chacker safe\u201d notification from mcafee scanalert . genica corp . discovered on dec . 5 that a hacker may have accessed customers ' names , addresses , telephone numbers , email addresses and credit card information when he or she accessed its ecommerce website , jerry harken , chief of security , told customers in a letter sent friday .\nwall street still keeps their stock price up because of rising revenues so amazon can borrow money with impunity to make up for these losses . this allows them to keep dropping prices even when they are losing money . a small company cannot do this . it isn ' t hard to raise revenues when you don ' t have to care about profitability or cash flow when setting your prices . this is why urltoken was complaining that wall street allows large companies to succeed with business models which would put smbs out of business .\nthe purpose of this letter is to notify you that genica dba urltoken ( \u201cgenica\u201d ) recently discovered on december 5 , 2007 that customer information , including visa credit card information , may have been compromised . in particular , it is possible that an unauthorized person may be in possession of your name , address , telephone number , email address , credit card number , expiration date , and card verification number . we are still investigating the details of this incident , but it appears that an unauthorized individual may have accessed this information by hacking our ecommerce website .\nfor the last couple of years , i have been ordering things for mostly family members from urltoken computers , motherboards , memory and almost every time they fail to send all that is included with the purchase like drivers , cables and etc . sometimes , the product is broken in the package , on three different occasions for me . but this last time , my mother bought me a server motherboard combo kit for my 38th birthday and when i received it , low and behold , the driver disk wasn ' t there , the ide cable wasn ' t there , the scsi cable wasn ' t there and one of the cpu heat risers looked like it was stepped on .\nsince 2003 . urltoken has strived to bring you fun and unique products for your everyday life ! products for the most popular cell phone accessories , such as the impossibly fast iphone 8 , iphone x , and of course , we cannot leave out the samsung galaxy series . we provide accessories to make your life easier , and efficient ! products for your kitchen , accessories for your car , accessories for your bathtub just to mention the more interesting products we carry ! fun and geeky accessories as well as cell phone cases that make your life more interesting ! located in city of industry , we ship directly from our warehouse , providing free and fast shipping for all orders within the us .\nin october 2009 , the charlotte geeks celebrated their first anniversary by holding their first geek gala \u2013 a costumed charity event . the proceeds were donated to youth homes , a private nonprofit organization helping foster and adoptive children in need . over 90 geeks were there ! and so it became an annual thing . in 2014 , over 200 geeks partied on and over $ 4k was raised . youth homes has since become childrens\u2019 home society of nc ( urltoken ) \u2013 and the charlotte geeks donation helped fund a major chunk of their needed budget for their new program . for 2016 , the charlotte geeks chose to work with the dave thomas foundation for adoption \u2013 with chsnc being one of the beneficiaries .\nthe complaint alleges that until at least december 2007 , among other security failures , the respondents routinely stored this sensitive information in unencrypted text on their corporate computer network . the complaint also charges that the respondents did not adequately assess whether their web application and network were vulnerable to commonly known or reasonably foreseeable attacks , such as structured query language ( sql ) injection attacks . the respondents also did not implement simple , readily available defenses to these attacks ; defenses that were free or inexpensive . and \u2013 from january 2007 or earlier through june 2007 or later \u2013 hackers repeatedly exploited these vulnerabilities by using sql injection attacks on the urltoken web site , the complaint alleges . the respondents did not become aware of the breach until december 2007 .\nurltoken my advice would be do not buy from them unless you are in the us . they claim they deliver to australia . paid with my credit card , then received an email that they are\ncurrently reconsidering their payment policy\nthey haven ' t put on their website yet . and that they will only accept a wire transfer ( $ 20 fee + extra days of waiting ) . when i asked them to stick to the terms on their website , they turned deaf and rude ( did not bother to respond back ) . unprofessional , unclear in their terms , wasted two days of my life . by the way the funds they authorized on my credit card ( yes , they did not accept my card yet took funds from it ) may remain blocked for another 30 days .\nurltoken my advice would be do not buy from them unless you are in the us . they claim they deliver to australia . i paid with my credit card , then received an email that they are\ncurrently reconsidering their payment policy\nthey haven ' t put on their website yet . and that they will only accept a wire transfer ( $ 20 fee + extra days of waiting ) . when i asked them to stick to the terms on their website , they turned deaf and rude ( did not bother to respond back ) . unprofessional , unclear in their terms , wasted two days of my life . by the way , the funds they authorized on my credit card ( yes , they did not accept my card yet took funds from it ) may remain blocked for another 30 days .\nan online seller of computer supplies and other consumer electronics has agreed to settle federal trade commission charges that it violated federal law by failing to provide reasonable security to protect sensitive customer data .\nthe proposed settlement bars the respondents from making deceptive privacy and data security claims and requires them to implement and maintain a comprehensive information - security program that includes administrative , technical , and physical safeguards . it also requires the companies to obtain , every other year for 10 years , an audit from a qualified , independent , third - party professional to ensure that the security program meets the standards of the order . in addition , the proposed settlement contains standard record - keeping provisions to allow the ftc to monitor compliance .\nthe ftc complaint names as respondents compgeeks , doing business as computer geeks discount outlet and geeks . com ; and genica , which , as compgeeks\u2019 parent company , allegedly controlled the practices at issue . according to the complaint , the respondents violated federal law by falsely stating that they took reasonable and appropriate measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access . their privacy policy states in part : \u201cwe use secure technology , privacy protection controls , and restrictions on employee access in order to safeguard your information . \u201d\nthe commission vote to accept the proposed complaint and consent agreement was 4 - 0 . the ftc will publish an announcement regarding the agreement in the federal register shortly . the agreement will be subject to public comment for 30 days , beginning today and continuing through march 9 , 2009 , after which the commission will decide whether to make it final .\ncomments should be addressed to the ftc , office of the secretary , room h - 135 , 600 pennsylvania avenue , n . w . , washington , dc 20580 . the ftc is requesting that any comment filed in paper form near the end of the public comment period be sent by courier or overnight service , if possible , because u . s . postal mail in the washington area and at the commission is subject to delay due to heightened security precautions .\nthe federal trade commission works for consumers to prevent fraudulent , deceptive , and unfair business practices and to provide information to help spot , stop , and avoid them . to file a complaint in english or spanish , visit the ftc\u2019s online complaint assistant or call 1 - 877 - ftc - help ( 1 - 877 - 382 - 4357 ) . the ftc enters complaints into consumer sentinel , a secure , online database available to more than 1 , 500 civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the u . s . and abroad . the ftc\u2019s web site provides free information on a variety of consumer topics .\nour media resources library provides one - stop collections of materials on numerous issues in which the ftc has been actively engaged . these pages are especially useful for members of the media .\nthumb _ up thanks for signing up ! you will now recieve the best deals in your inbox . dont worry , we will not fill your email , we only send a few emails in a month . enjoy shopping at geeks !\nihome im60lt portable rechargeable mini speaker w / 3 . 5mm auxiliary jack ( blue )\napple macbook pro c2d 3 . 06ghz \\ 4gb \\ 256gb \\ dvdrw \\ osx ( 2009 ) ( c )\napple macbook pro c2d 2 . 53ghz 4gb 500gb dvdrw osx ( 2009 ) ( b )\napple macbook pro i7 2 . 80ghz / 8gb / 320gb / dvdrw / osx ( 2011 ) ( b )\napple macbook pro i7 - 2675 2 . 2ghz 4gb 80gb dvdrw osx 15\n( 2011 ) ( a )\ndell insipron 20 model 3045 , 20\nwin 8 . 1 all in one desktop computer\ndell optiplex intel core i5 - 6500 3 . 2ghz / 4 / 500 / dvdrw / w10p - 64\ndell optiplex 790 sff intel i3 - 2100 3 . 1ghz 4gb 250gb w10p ( b )\napple macbook pro core i5 - 2 . 5ghz \\ 2gb \\ 500gb \\ dvdrw \\ osx10 ( 2012 ) ( b )\nmacbook pro core - i7 2 . 3ghz 4gb 1tb dvdrw osx 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{"id": 56509, "summary": [{"text": "pt . panin sekuritas tbk . ( idx : pans ) is a financial services company specializing in stock brokerage based in jakarta , indonesia .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "it was awarded the \" best securities company \" in 2006 and 2007 by investor magazine ; \" best managed companies \" in 2010 by financeasia .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "panin sekuritas is panin group 's division for securities and mutual fund management . ", "topic": 39}], "title": "panin sekuritas", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 2 panin sekuritas reviews submitted anonymously by panin sekuritas employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if panin sekuritas is right for you .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at panin sekuritas , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the panin sekuritas company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at panin sekuritas .\nit ' s free to post and participate in panin sekuritas tbk . ' s discussion .\nkind of interests , passion and hobbies : business - leadership description : serves as president commissioner of several companies affiliated with panin group , including panin dai - ichi life , panin sekuritas , panin financial , and clipan finance indonesia .\nanz securities signed agreement with pt panin sekuritas to become first australian broker to enter indonesian market .\npans . jk ? p = pans . jk historical prices | panin sekuritas tbk . stock - yahoo finance\ndata as of jul 09 2018 . currency figures normalised to panin sekuritas tbk pt ' s reporting currency : indonesian rupiah idr\npt panin sekuritas ( broker ) is the stockbroking division of pt panin sekuritas tbk ( jk : pans ) in indonesia . founded in 1989 , the firm is located in jakarta and provides research , market information and order execution services to individual and institutional clients .\nhealthy growth in indonesia ' s financial sector prompted the company ' s name change to pt . panin sekuritas . this was also part of panin group ' s effort to standardize its company divisions naming convention .\nmr . mu ' min ali gunawan serves as president commissioner of pt panin sekuritas tbk since 1991 . he was one of the founders and shareholders of the three banks that merged into panin bank in 1971 . he is currently serving as adviser of pt panin bank tbk , president commissioner pt paninvest tbk , president commissioner of pt panin insurance , president commissioner of pt panin financial tbk and president commissioner of pt clipan finance indonesia tbk .\nthe company was founded in 1989 as the ' panin group ' set up a private securities firm with the name pt . panin sekuritasindo . in 1991 the company opened to new investors and financial partners , and subsequently changed their name to pt . nusamas panin .\nin 2000 , panin sekuritas became a publicly listed and traded company at indonesia stock exchange after several years of consistent growth and profit . with this , the company was allowed by indonesia ' s capital market and financial institution regulation body to append\ntbk .\nto its name to describe that it is a public company . officially renamed to pt . panin sekuritas tbk .\nthere are two distinct company logos . the first is a blue three - leaf clover to describe its affiliation to indonesia ' s financial panin group . the design of three - leaf illustrates the three financial divisions of panin group : banking , life insurance and securities . the second is the word\npanin sekuritas\nwhich describes that this is the securities company part of the group .\npt panin sekuritas tbk is an indonesia - based company primarily engaged in provisioning investment management services through its subsidiary , pt panin asset management . the business activities of the company itself is provisioning securities brokerage services ; underwriting services ; customer financing , such as margin financing and reverse repo , and research , including technical and fundamental an\nmr . prama nugraha serves as corporate secretary and director of pt panin sekuritas tbk since may 31 , 2016 . he was appointed as secretary in 2005 . he graduated from trisakti university , jakarta majoring in industrial engineering in 1998 and university of indonesia , magister of management , in 2001 . started his carrer in the capital market in 2000 as a corporate finance officer at pt panin sekuritas tbk . in 2007 he was promoted as a manager corporate finance .\npt panin sekuritas tbk is an indonesia - based company primarily engaged in provisioning investment management services through its subsidiary , pt panin asset management . the business activities of the company itself is provisioning securities brokerage services ; underwriting services ; customer financing , such as margin financing and reverse repo , and research , including technical and fundamental analysis . the company also offers its own online securities trading platform , marketed under the name post . it is a member of indonesia stock exchange .\nmr . kun mawira serves as a commissioner of pt panin sekuritas tbk since 1991 . in 1979 he was involved in the founding of pt rana sankara and has been serving as its president director since 1984 . he has been actively monitoring indonesian capital market since 1988 . from 1990 to 1991 , he was a commissioner at pt nusamas sekurindo .\nms . rosmini lidarjono serves as vice president director of pt panin sekuritas tbk since june 9 , 2017 . she graduated from sekolah tinggi ilmu ekonomi indonesia in 1989 . she started her career at pt bank central asia in 1989 until 1991 . she was assistant manager of pt bali securities and company ' s chief of accounting and finance ( 1996 ) .\nmr . aries liman serves as vice president commissioner of pt panin sekuritas tbk since 1991 . he obtained a degree from the faculty of chemical engineering of karlsruhe university , germany ( 1979 ) . he holds licenses from bapepam - lk as securities underwriter representative and investment manager representative . he was with pt unilever indonesia tbk , henkel indonesia and arnold otto meyer .\npt panin sekuritas tbk is engaged in providing securities brokerage and underwriting services . it operates through the brokerage and underwriting and investment manager segments . its products and services include broker dealer , corporate finance , customer financing facility , asset management , research , education and online trading . the co mpany was founded on july 27 , 1989 and is headquartered in jakarta , indonesia .\njember , east java , indonesia native , mu ' min ali gunawan was born on march 12 , 1939 . appears to have served as an executive at shipping company in the mid - 1960s , and also a director at bank industri and bank dagang indonesia . in 1971 , he co - founded panin bank through a merger of bank industri and bank dagang indonesia ; a year later , panin bank received the status from central bank to also operate in foreign currencies . within more than 30 years , gunawan reportedly has diversified panin bank into . . .\nmr . peter setiono serves as an independent commissioner of pt panin sekuritas tbk since 2004 . he graduated from the faculty of social and political affairs of universitas parahyangan , indonesia . he was director of bank insurance at pt lippo insurance tbk from 1994 until 1995 . he was president director of pt broadband multimedia tbk from 1995 until 2001 . currently , he is president director of pt mitra multi sarana .\nyear on year panin sekuritas tbk pt ' s revenues fell - 18 . 04 % from 547 . 80bn to 448 . 95bn . in addition , the company has been unable to reduce the cost of goods sold , selling , general and administrative expenses and interest paid ( all as a percentage of sales ) . this has contributed to a - 30 . 35 % reduction in net income from 254 . 43bn to 177 . 21bn .\nkind of interests , passion and hobbies : business - entrepreneurship description : co - founded panin bank in 1971 ; has diversified the business into various financial services , including insurance , consumer banking services and asset management .\nmr . menas kusuma shahaan serves as a director of pt panin sekuritas tbk since june 9 , 2017 . he served as a director from 2009 until may 26 , 2017 , and as president director from may 26 , 2017 until june 9 , 2017 . he holds bachelor of science in organic chemistry from university of wisconsin in 1999 . in 2004 , he obtained master of business administration from stuart graduate school of business , illinois institute of technology , with major in finance and international business . he joined the company in 2004 as head of securities brokerage division .\nmr . indra christanto serves as president director , independent director of pt panin sekuritas tbk since april 17 , 2018 . he was appointed as independent director since june 9 , 2017 . he serves as a director since june 28 , 2012 . he graduated from universitas atma jaya yogyakarta majoring in economic management in 1992 . he started his career with pt swareka perdana psp group in 1992 . he was assistant manager of dealer at pt jardine fleming nusantara from 1997 until 1998 , assistant manager of dealer at pt vicker ballas tamara from 1998 until 2000 , and sales senior manager of institutional equity at pt kuo capital raharja from 2001 until 2003 . in 2003 until 2011 , he was equity director of pt andalan artha advisindo securities .\nms . poppy s . dharsono serves as a commissioner of pt panin sekuritas tbk since 1991 . she graduated from academy of cinematography , lembaga pendidikan kesenian , jakarta , in 1973 and ecole superieur dela mode guarre lavigne , paris , in 1977 . she has been president director of the poppy dharsono fashion studio since 1977 . she was the president commissioner of pt rana sankara ( 1986 - 2008 ) , president director of pt prima modalinea ( 1992 - 2001 ) and president director of indonesian international fashion institute ( 2004 - 2009 ) . currently she holds positions as president director of pt poppy dharsono cosmetic , commissioner of pt spinindo mitradaya , president director of pt pesona sinjang kencana , president commissioner of pt indotex lasalle international collage , commissioner of nusantara stroke center foundation and president commissioner of pt hasta bumi mandiri . she was member of the house of regional representative , republic of indonesia ( 2009 - 2014 ) .\nmr . made rugeh ramia serves as an independent commissioner of pt panin sekuritas tbk since september 30 , 2009 . he served as president director from 1990 until september 30 , 2009 . he completed his studies at universitas gadjah mada , yogyakarta ( 1966 ) and new york institute of finance ( 1982 ) . he began his career in the ministry of finance at the directorate general of monitoring of state finance ( 1967 - 1971 ) , international finance of the directorate general of monetary ( 1971 - 1979 ) and the capital market supervisory agency ( 1979 - 1989 ) in which his last position was at the stock exchange supervision bureau . then he became senior manager at pt bank pacific ( 1989 - 1990 ) . he was appointed as president director of the company ( 1990 - 2009 ) , commissioner of jakarta stock exchange ( 2001 - 2004 ) and capital market advisor of pt bank ocbc nisp tbk ( 2000 - now ) .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nto subscribe to financeasia : phone : + 852 2122 5222 in business hours or click here .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 haymarket media ltd . all rights reserved . this material may not be published , broadcast , rewritten or redistributed in any form without prior authorisation . your use of this website constitutes acceptance of haymarket media ' s privacy policy and terms & 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 .\ndata delayed at least 10 minutes , as of jul 09 2018 07 : 30 bst .\nyou must be a registered user to save alerts . please sign in or register .\nalysis . the company also offers its own online securities trading platform , marketed under the name post . it is a member of indonesia stock exchange .\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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", "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 ."]}
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winning global leader in online trading . with 15 platforms trading over 200 instruments in forex , spot metals and cfds on us and uk stocks and commodities , ironfx global serves retail and institutional customers from over 180 countries in\nthat\u2019s what the \u201cindustry\u201d did \u2026 it\u2019s a good thing that ironfx is here now to save the industry from such stupid practices .\nironfx global uk limited is an integral part of the ironfx global group , one of the largest online brokers in the world . located in bevis marks in the city of london , the new landmark office will host 120 employees and will complement the existing office located at copthall avenue . the total capacity of both offices is 160 people , making london a key international hub of ironfx global .\nironfx ' s education via its ironfx academy is well organized and comprehensive - covering topics from forex and cfds to trading psychology and the mt4 platform . the ongoing webinars and commentary incorporate the mt4 trading platform , which will help investors become more proficient with its use . ironfx also has representatives at many international expos and conferences to provide in - person education to those who can make the trip .\nironfx was a proud sponsor of the 10th anniversary of forex . com . cn . during the event which was held in beijing china on the 16th of october , ironfx offered a variety of prizes to 74 lucky participants including $ 10 , 000 trading account grand prize .\nin 2014 this news hit the headlines as it was one of the primary ways of a forex broker becoming an elite football club sponsor . by estimates , ironfx then paid over 3 million euro to sponsor fc barcelona . despite , the initial agreement in 2014 stated that the partnership between fc barcelona and ironfx will last for three years , atoz forex found out that there is no more ironfx name nor logo on\nironfx also operates in the united kingdom as a trade name of 8safe uk ltd . the broker is there regulated and authorized by the financial conduct authority or fca and has the license number of 585561 . their official website is located at www . ironfx . co . uk .\nironfx does not offer its services to residents of certain jurisdictions such as usa , iran , cuba , sudan , syria and north korea .\nthe pioneering ironfx stp / ecn trading accounts allow traders direct access to deep liquidity and interbank pricing provided by top - tier liquidity providers .\nironfx sponsored the ioannideia racing event hosted by the famagusta nautical club ( \u03bd\u03b1\u03c5\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 \u03cc\u03bc\u03b9\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 \u03b1\u03bc\u03bc\u03bf\u03c7\u03ce\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03c5 ) in limassol , on 21 september , 2014 .\nironfx provides clients with a guarantee they will never lose more than they have in their accounts . this dealer also takes steps to ensure client funds are not comingled with corporate funds . this ensures that client assets are protected in the unlikely event that ironfx becomes insolvent by holding those funds in segregated accounts at regulated banks . as a member of the investor compensation fund ( icf ) ironfx also provides additional insurance against the loss of client funds in the case of default by the company . ironfx does not provide the additional protection of two - factor authentication for client accounts .\nfunds in ironfx accounts are protected by the uk\u2019s financial services compensation scheme that provides compensation for investors if the broker cannot meet its financial obligations .\nthe ironfx client portal is completely automatic and lets clients withdraw and deposit funds with one simple interface . each of ironfx payment service providers are regulated by the world\u2019s major regulating agencies and are listed below with their deposit and withdrawal fees ( if any ) , restrictions and maximum transaction amounts .\nironfx has made a generous donation to the red cross hungary in order to help with the costs of running of a blood donation mobile facility .\nin addition ironfx global was a sponsor of the \u201cles mills\u201d fitness charity festival , a program focused on generating awareness about physical and mental health .\nwe were proud to sponsor and be a part of the vw cyprus cycling tour 2012 , a sports initiative aimed at aligning ironfx global with our consumers and their interests . we are delighted to announce that the ironfx team won the vw cyprus cycling tour that took place in march 2012 .\nin australia , ironfx is a trade name of gvs ( au ) pty ltd , which is regulated and authorized to operate there by the australian securities and investment commission or asic and does so under afsl number 417482 . their official website there is situated at www . ironfx . com . au .\nin addition to round the clock customer support , the ironfx academy provides clients with access to some market analysis , informational material and educational videos . also , ironfx attends major forex expos in cities around the world . the broker also offers a forex encyclopedia to broaden their customers\u2019 understand of trading topics .\nthe office was formally inaugurated by markos kashiouris , the chairman & ceo of ironfx global , and stephen hammond , mp and current uk transport minister .\nironfx is a trade name of 8safe uk limited . 8safe uk limited is authorized and regulated by the financial conduct authority ( fca no . 585561 )\nironfx is a trade name of 8safe uk limited . 8safe uk limited is authorized and regulated by the financial conduct authority ( fca no . 585561 )\ncommenting on the transaction , markos a . kashiouris , the founding shareholder of the ironfx group and a prospective member of the nukkleus\u2019 board , noted :\nironfx announces 50 % year of the snake welcome trading bonus ironfx proudly announces that as of 1st of march 2013 , we will be offering our clients 50 % welcome bonus on all initial deposits and 50 % bonus on re - deposits . our bonus offerings in combination with our multi - award winning platforms and services make ironfx the ideal trading environment for all traders . click here to open a live account today click here to login to your client portal\nmarkos a . kashiouris , chairman & ceo of ironfx commented : \u201cit is a great honour for ironfx to be a co - sponsor of this exciting event at the famagusta nautical club . we would like to extend our congratulations to the winners , and to all participants who competed in today\u2019s races . \u201d\nastonishingly , despite government - level concern that resulted in akel party presidential candidate andros kyprianou having sent a letter to the eu parliament and subsequently addressed the continental government regarding his views on ironfx\u2019s business practice , the cypriot media has interviewed the cysec , which made some revelations about the cypriot forex industry and specifically ironfx . according to the report , most cysec brokers except ironfx have less than 10 , 000 clients and all together have approximately 100 , 000 retail customers , therefore , ironfx is currently , or at least has been by far the largest brokerage by market share in cyprus , yet is causing the waters to\nironfx group is authorized , regulated and registered by the key competent authorities / regulators as well as professional and governmental bodies , offering a regulated trading environment .\nthe ironfx award ceremony for the biggest fx trading competition in fx history took place on the 25th of may 2013 , in monaco , france , on board the luxurious ironfx yacht . the competition was a huge success and the award ceremony was a spectacular event . the award ceremony was attended by members of ironfx ' s management team , vip guests , as well as the company ' s ceo , markos kashiouris , who presented mr park with the winning cheque .\nironfx scored high in our research category for its comprehensive research offerings . the platform includes real - time news feeds , calendars , and advanced data analytics . we liked that the company also provides a stand - alone ironfx research app that traders can download to their mobile devices . the company also provides insight into what other ironfx clients are trading in their own accounts , in the aggregate . this provides a helpful\nsentiment\nreading on any potential trade idea .\non sunday , november 6th 2017 , ironfx participated as a bronze sponsor in the foundation\u2019s main fund - raising event ; the 9th annual charity walk \u201ci\u2019d rather walk , than drink and drive\u201d , in limassol . defying the difficult weather conditions , dozens of ironfx staff members joined other volunteers and walked for the cause .\nmarkos a . kashiouris , chairman & ceo of ironfx global , commented :\nfor a global firm like ours , partnering with one of the most successful football clubs in the world is the perfect match and evidences the leadership of ironfx global in the worldwide online trading arena . the fc barcelona motto ' mes que un club ' ( more than a club ) , embodies the philosophy upon which ironfx was founded : fair practices , pioneering attitude , innovation and top quality in every aspect of our operations . we look forward to success in the new season for fc barcelona and continuing worldwide success and excellence for ironfx global .\nironfx global uk limited , a global leader in online trading , today hosted an inauguration ceremony for an additional landmark office in the city of london , uk .\nironfx is delighted to announce its latest partnership with the orc worlds trieste 2017 which will take place in trieste , italy between july 2nd and 8th , 2017 .\nmarkos kashiouris , ceo of ironfx noted that : \u201cthis competition is not only the biggest in fx history , but reflects ironfx\u2019s mission to provide our clients the best products and service experience . clients can engage with our multi - award winning platforms and services while at the same time have the chance to win real prizes . \u201d\nyou are now being redirected to www . affiliates . ironfx . com , which is operated by balvento limited . for any queries , please contact our customer support .\n\u201c ironfx global understands the sector and alpari\u2019s business well . the company also understands the pending court cases between the majority shareholder and the company , \u201d hatzis added .\nfrom beginning i knew ironfx is on the right track . i hope their next step is to decrease their spreads to compete with other brokers i . e . lmax\ndear ironfx representative , did you miss the eu parliament debate on petitions by ironfx damaged clients ? the chairwoman asked \u201ewhy is this sort of shady company still allowed to trade ? \u201c and eu authorities confirmed to have received at least 500 complaints from all over the eu . . . from min . 15 : 28 . . urltoken\nall of the ironfx entities have the same ultimate owner and have largely identical websites and services , so they will be reviewed as a single forex broker in this overview .\nironfx consists of a group of international finance experts with many years of experience in relevant areas like risk management , client business solutions , software development and financial market analysts .\nchina union \u2013 no fees for deposits are charged by ironfx with a cny 20 per transaction . there are no restrictions with a cny 360 , 000 maximum transaction amount .\nthe ironfx charitable foundation made a generous donation to the red cross of serbia following a phase of unprecedented rainfall that led to the flooding of homes , schools and hospitals in serbia and bosnia herzegovina . government sources described the flooding as the biggest serbian disaster in recent history , where more than 4 , 000 people were evacuated from their homes . the timely donation from the ironfx charitable foundation assisted the red cross with the cost of emergency evacuations and also helped to cover expenses for blankets , rubber boots and food for the flood victims . the floods in serbia mark the second occasion on which the ironfx charitable foundation has donated towards flood - relief efforts . in june 2013 , ironfx staff in budapest assisted with the red cross efforts to alleviate the impact of damages caused by destructive floods in hungary . ironfx supports a wide range of philanthropic activities through its charitable foundation , and thanks the red cross of serbia for the recognition of its support to the victims of serbian floods . for more information on the ironfx charitable foundation , go to urltoken\nironfx made a lot of headlines the last time it signed a sponsorship deal . in 2014 , ironfx signed a sponsorship deal worth 2 - 3 million eur a year with barcelona fc , one of the most famous football clubs in the world . the deal lasted for the whole three years , coming to an end last week on june 27 .\nironfx is an award - winning global leader in online trading . with 15 platforms trading over 200 instruments in forex , spot metals and cfds on us and uk stocks and commodities , ironfx global serves retail and institutional customers from over 180 countries in europe , asia , the middle east , africa and latin america . with over 55 offices worldwide , and more than 1 , 200 employees providing support in over 45 different languages , ironfx clients can benefit from round - the - clock coverage delivered by one of the world ' s largest and most accomplished global client coverage teams . the ironfx customer - centric model combines bespoke trading functionality through its platforms with the widest suite of products to offer the best pricing , execution and liquidity . daily market news feed and insightful research give clients access to the best information and data to make informed trading decisions . evidencing the leadership of ironfx global in the worldwide online trading arena , ironfx global has also announced its official partnership agreement with fc barcelona , one of the most successful professional football clubs in the world .\nwelcome to the service and support page of ironfx . on these pages you can find further information on trading with ironfx , as well as the answers to some frequently asked questions , or simply contact us in order to have your questions answered . our multilingual and experienced client coverage team is available 24 / 5 to support you through your trading experience .\nironfx is the award - winning global leader in online trading . with 10 trading platforms , over 200 tradable instruments in forex , spot metals , futures , shares , spot indices and commodities , ironfx serves retail and institutional customers from over 180 countries in europe , asia , the middle east , africa and latin america . with over 8 offices worldwide , providing support in over 45 different languages , ironfx clients can benefit from round - the - clock coverage delivered by one of the world\u2019s largest and most accomplished global client coverage teams .\nwe pride ourselves in sponsoring the official cyprus entry and the first ever cypriot participation at the orc word championship . the participation at the world championship is part of a series of charitable initiatives that ironfx performed since its inception , encompassing education , sports , and general social welfare . ironfx will continue to support a wide range of charitable causes in the future .\nanother trading platform option offered by ironfx is the web based trading platform called webtrader 4 that it developed in house . a screenshot of this proprietary online trading software is shown below :\nthe ironfx trading platforms are designed to facilitate a practical , powerful and efficient trading experience . bespoke technologies empower our clients to trade with precision , without slippage and re - quotes .\non a daily basis ironfx awarded strategy team comments on the world economies and speaks about the forex calendar of economic announcements . for more technical and fundamental analysis go to our website .\nironfx is the award - winning global leader in online trading , with 10 trading platforms and over 200 tradable instruments in forex , spot metals , futures , shares , spot indices and commodities . ironfx serves retail and institutional customers from over 180 countries in europe , asia , the middle east , africa and latin america while providing support in over 30 different languages .\nlicences et r\u00e9gulations ironfx est un nom commercial de gvs ( au ) pty limited . gvs ( au ) pty limited est autoris\u00e9e et r\u00e9glement\u00e9e par asic ( afsl n \u00b0 417482 )\nironfx provides access to a broad selection of financial markets - including forex , cfds and commodities , via a variety of account types from micro accounts to non - dealing desk accounts .\nironfx provides a wide range of analytics , research , and tools . we especially liked the ironfx research application . the ability to scan news and research when not in front of a computer ( like on a daily commute ) is a nice perk . the economic calendar was easy to use , integrated into the trading platform , and included expectations , actual results , currencies affected , and historical data . this information makes the calendars more useful than just a few dates and numbers . research from ironfx ' s analyst team was timely and informative .\nironfx global thrives on having a responsible corporate attitude . with this in mind , the company donates generously to local charitable organisations and activities in order to actively engage with the community .\nironfx were pleased to make a christmas donation ( december 2012 ) to the agios stefanos foundation mission and continues to offer support to the charity on a monthly basis . the agios stefanos foundation provides valuable support to special needs children and adults in the limassol area of cyprus . ironfx is committed to supporting local charities around the world through donations , sponsorships and fundraising .\nlicences and authorisations ironfx is a trading name of gvs ( au ) pty limited . gvs ( au ) pty limited is authorized and regulated by asic ( afsl no . 417482 )\nopen a business account with ironfx and experience the highest level of service with a dedicated business account manager that will prepare a bespoke service package for you . whether you want to take advantage of our best - of - market spreads or hedge your exposure to forex , commodities or spot metals , an ironfx business account is the right choice for you . choose from :\nironfx is the award - winning global leader in online trading , with 10 trading platforms and over 200 tradable instruments in forex , spot metals , futures , shares , spot indices , and commodities . ironfx serves retail and institutional customers from over 180 countries in europe , asia , the middle east , africa and latin america while providing support in over 30 different languages .\nbank wire \u2013 deposit fees for bank wires depend on the corresponding and intermediary banks and what each bank charges . ironfx does not charge any fees for bank wire deposits with no restrictions .\n\u201cwe are in the process of making a bid and ( are ) in contact with the administrators , \u201d said dimitris hatzis , ironfx\u2019s chief operating officer , in an email to reuters .\n4 , september 2014 , limassol cyprus \u2013 the ironfx charitable foundation has announced that it has made a donation to the yunnan charity foundation to assist with earthquake relief efforts in yunnan province .\nironfx global , the global leader in online trading , today announced its official partnership agreement with fc barcelona , one of the most successful professional football clubs in the world . [ 1 ]\ncyprus - based ironfx is a global trading firm , specializing in fx , commodities , cfds and other financial instruments . given its operational latitude , the company is regulated by numerous international bodies , namely the cyprus securities and exchange commission ( cysec ) \u2013 moreover , offices set up across europe , asia and latin america , ironfx provides fx services for a variety of these clients .\naccording to an sfc report , \u201cit was found that since june 2013 ironfx had recruited one office manager and six account managers in colombia . in addition , the individuals were hired directly by ironfx , whom ultimately verified their acceptance of the respective jobs , provided a basic salary to the individuals , and even allotted commission - based incentives for opening new accounts in the country . \u201d it was also alleged that these colombians operating as account managers by ironfx had routinely held demonstrations and delivered documents and credentials of their hiring by the firm in attempts to carry out adverting initiatives .\nskrill \u2013 ironfx does not charge for deposits with skrill . withdrawal fees are one percent capped to usd 10 , 000 with no restrictions and a maximum transaction amount of usd 50 , 000 .\nin a statement on its website , ironfx said it had fully covered all negative balances that had arisen after the snb\u2019s shock move , and that it would continue to offer negative balance protection .\nironfx has been in the news lately , with a holding company called nukkleus aiming to conclude an acquisition of the assets of the brokerage\u2019s parent companies including its australian operations and the fxgiants brand .\nin gyu park mr . in park , from korea , is the lucky winner of the ironfx 2013 live trading competition . mr gyu park has attended the f1 monaco grand prix on - board the luxurious ironfx yacht and is now the proud owner of $ 100 , 000 cash . mr park has enjoyed a unique once - in - a - lifetime weekend , staying the finest hotel that france has to offer and relishing the experience of watching the monaco grand prix on - board the luxurious ironfx yacht , along with two winning ib ' s who have enjoyed the same exhilarating weekend experience .\nles services de ironfx ne sont pas disponibles aux r\u00e9sidents de certaines juridictions telles que les \u00e9tats - unis , l ' iran , cuba , le soudan , la syrie et la cor\u00e9e du nord .\nironfx clients can benefit from round - the - clock coverage delivered by one of the world\u2019s largest and most accomplished global client coverage teams . the ironfx customer - centric model offers top trading functionalities through its platforms combined with the widest suite of products at the best pricing and execution . daily market news feed and insightful research gives clients access to the best information and data to make informed trading decisions .\nthis has presented a great difficulty for cysec in that cross - border jurisdiction is difficult , however the ability for a regulator to deem a company unfit for any market still lies with cysec and in the case of firms such as ironfx , which continues to operate unrestricted despite its widely known treatment of overseas ibs and customers in many regions , particularly china where ironfx had a massive introducing broker network .\ni would take ironfx a lot more seriously if it clamped down on their employees continually spamming every fx related group on linkedin with their promotional garbage . smacks of desperation and a high pressure sales environment .\nwe at ironfx thrive on having a responsible corporate approach while our strong business ethics have an incalculably valuable impact on community development . in this context , we are proud to announce that the ironfx racing yacht , part of the company\u2019s long - established csr program , has qualified for the offshore racing congress ( orc ) worlds 2017 which will take place in trieste , italy between july 2nd and 8th , 2017 .\nthe team was pitched against multi - million dollar professional teams and nonetheless has managed to deliver an exceptional result , promoting cyprus and the sport of sailing in cyprus . the participation at the world championship is part of a series of charitable initiatives that ironfx performed since its inception , encompassing education , sports , and general social welfare . ironfx will continue to support a wide range of charitable causes in the future .\nironfx provides access to a broad selection of financial markets , including forex , cfds and commodities , via a variety of account types from micro accounts to non - dealing desk accounts . ironfx charges slightly higher than average commissions for smaller account sizes but offers trading discounts for investors with larger account balances via its premium and vip accounts . there is a spread and minimum commission for single stocks but no maximum commission . this can get expensive if you trade a large number of single stocks . there are no charges for standard withdrawals or terminating an account . ironfx charges an inactivity fee of 4 % of the account balance .\njoin ironfx in 3 easy steps and experience a bespoke trading environment with best - of - market spreads and the widest range of trading instruments . obtain immediate access to trade through 10 market - leading platforms .\nironfx complies with international regulatory standards and different entities in the group are authorised and regulated by the fca ( uk ) , asic ( australia ) , fsp ( south africa ) and cysec ( cyprus ) .\nby taking part in this trading competition , clients will have the opportunity to trade and win usd 150 , 000 and to watch the f1 monaco grand prix with on - board accommodation on the luxurious ironfx yacht .\nthe cyprus - based trading platform becomes an official partner of the la liga club with worldwide association , save for spain . the deal grants ironfx marketing and promotional rights for use of the fc barcelona brand and players .\nironfx managed accounts are solutions for traders who wish to have their investments managed by authorized professional money managers . ironfx has partnered with world - leading , experienced and regulated firms , in order to extend the best quality of managed services and software to its clients . there are significant advantages to opting for a forex managed account , as clients can benefit from a wealth of market experience and knowledge , without having to directly deal with the markets . clients will have full visibility of their accounts , for monitoring and transparency purposes , whilst benefiting from no lock - in periods or withdrawal restrictions . for more details on our official money manager partners along with details of their products and services , please contact your ironfx account manager . please note that the above mentioned entities are independent from ironfx global , and should be chosen by clients only after full consideration of the services provided , and thorough research .\nironfx is in talks to buy fellow online forex broker alpari uk , which was forced into administration on monday after suffering heavy losses on the swiss franc , the cyprus - based company\u2019s chief operating officer told reuters on thursday .\nironfx , a provider of fx trading services , has been accused of operating and promoting its products without proper authorization in colombia , raising allegations from the financial supervisory authority of columbia ( sfc ) , via an sfc manifest .\nthe mission of ironfx is to deliver an exceptional service experience to all clients , both retail and institutional , whilst benefiting from a wide range of products , best - of - markets spreads and the best trading conditions globally .\nironfx customer support provides easy access to a network of agents to assist clients . customer support is available via phone , email or live chat . the chat response time was less than 20 seconds for prospective clients and the responses were clear and helpful . the company also maintains an faq database covering topics from account opening and funding to trading and platform questions . this should help traders looking for quick answers . ironfx does not provide in - person support .\nironfx , the cyprus - based forex and cfds broker , has taken to the seas with its newest sport sponsorship , signing a partnership with the offshore racing congress ( orc ) to sponsor the orc worlds 2017 , a sailing contest taking place in trieste , italy between july 2nd and 8th , 2017 . the deal is worth an estimated 80 - 120 , 000 eur according to industry sources . in addition , ironfx is sponsoring the yacht representing cyprus .\nthe removal of the forex broker ' s name and logo could be caused by the technical reasons or the early exit clause might have ended the sponsorship deal between two companies . atozforex reached out to ironfx ' s marketing manager , drosoula\nafter one week of competitive sailing with a combination of both offshore and inshore races , in what is the first participation for cyprus in a world sailing championship , the ironfx racing yacht was declared overall 5th in the corinthian class and overall 14th in the professional class . a special achievement was the 1st position in the corinthian class at the offshore races . this is a record result from the ironfx racing team , representing cyprus for the first time in an orc world championship .\ncredit / debit cards \u2013 ironfx accepts visa , mastercard and maestro debit / credit cards with no fees for deposits , with up to eur 1 . 5 per transaction for withdrawals . the maximum amount per transaction is usd 50 , 000 .\nironfx customer support provides personalized support for retail and institutional clients in more than 180 countries in europe , the middle east , asia , africa and latin america . support is provided in over 30 different languages with service provided round the clock .\nironfx portfolio management is comprised of a team of highly experienced professionals and offers highly innovative products and investment strategies aimed at generating attractive risk - adjusted returns . we are fully qualified and regulated by cysec to manage client\u2019s assets efficiently and professionally .\nneteller \u2013 ironfx charges a two percent fee capped to a usd 30 . 00 minimum with a usd 1 . 00 fee per transaction for neteller deposits . there are no restrictions with a maximum transaction amount of usd 50 , 000 per transaction .\nthe lucky winner was given the opportunity to choose between two amazing prizes : $ 100 , 000 in cash or $ 150 , 000 on stp , plus 2 tickets to the f1 monaco grand prix on may 2013 on - board the ironfx yacht for a once in a lifetime experience . not many are given the chance to witness the live spectacle of one of the greatest sporting events of the year , all topped with a proverbial cherry that is the journey experienced on the ironfx yacht .\nalthough the spanish la liga season has not started yet , ironfx fc barcelona sponsorship cancellation could have been as a part of the most recent nukkleus acquisition . potentially there could have been an earlier exit clause in case of ownership change or acquisition .\nironfx , the global leader in online trading , is proud to introduce the ironfx trading legends competition , the biggest live competition in fx history ! the competition gives clients the opportunity to trade and win the most precision performance automobile in the world , or alternatively claim $ 100 , 000 cash prize or $ 150 , 000 on stp in live trading account . registration starts on 01 . 10 . 2013 and the competition will run from 15 . 10 . 2013 till 31 . 12 . 2013 .\nironfx global was a sponsor for a charity concert , organized by red cross cyprus on the 6th july 2012 . our continuous support and commitment in providing an ethical corporate attitude has been recognised with an award ceremony from red cross representatives during the event .\nironfx - under 8safe uk limited - is regulated by the financial conduct authority ( fca ) and follows the strict regulatory requirements , known as the client money and client assets rules ( found in the client assets sourcebook - cass ) outlined by the fca .\nironfx gives traders the flexibility to bypass the dealing desk altogether and trade directly with the market makers via their electronic communications network ( ecn ) accounts . traders can also automate their trading instructions via the ecn . while ironfx offers its own html5 - based trading platform ( webtrader 4 ) , many traders may prefer to use ironfx ' s metatrader 4 offerings . this arrangement works well for investors familiar with the metatrader platform . if we found any drawbacks to this , it ' s that the functionality of mt4 has become a bit dated . compared to newer offerings developed by other firms we found the charts didn ' t stack up . but , the ability to autotrade , backtest and install expert advisors ( ea ) may compensate for other shortcomings in the mt4 platform .\nhowever , ironfx\u2019s recent initiative to expand into colombia has been met with substantial roadblocks as of late . the sfc , colombia\u2019s paramount governmental watchdog organization for the overseeing and regulation of securities , stocks and other financial instruments , has recently found evidence of wrongful misconduct by ironfx , specifically in regards to requiring prior authorization to operate in the country . indeed , colombian law dictates that if a foreign institution lacks a representative office or a contract correspondent they must refrain from acts of promotion or advertising their services and hire people .\nfasapay \u2013 no fees for deposits are charged by ironfx , however , a 0 . 5 percent fee per transaction is charged for withdrawals with a maximum of usd 5 . 00 . there are no restrictions with a maximum transaction amount of usd 5 , 000 .\nironfx claims to be the leading online broker and has taken important steps to comply with cysec after previous regulatory issues arose . it allows clients to use metatrader 4 and 5 , and also supports a variety of other trading platforms , including one for social trading .\nwith the opening of this new office in london , one of the main international financial centers around the world , ironfx demonstrates its ongoing efforts to provide clients with a local , personalised service reflecting the global standards of an expert and multi - award winning provider .\nironfx global complies with international regulatory standards , and is authorized and regulated by financial conduct authority , asic , fsp , crfin , ucrfin and cysec . the company is a member of the eurex exchange and is also an eu - regulated and mifid - compliant firm .\nyes indeed , cysec does not have restitution powers , or the ability to take companies to court in the way that australian or american authorities can , but cysec does have the power to withdraw licenses , and has not done so with regard to ironfx thus far .\nthe reasons for the move may be technical , or the deal between the companies might have an early exit clause . according to estimates by industry insiders , the deal has been a substantial investment for the brokerage with ironfx supposedly paying up to \u20ac3 million per season .\nthrough its proprietary client portal , ironfx offers its clients an easy way to make deposits and withdrawals through one simple interface . also , the company\u2019s customer support lets clients access information in over 30 languages with round the clock email , live chat and toll free telephone support .\nfinance magnates has reached out to both the brokerage and the football club for additional comments on the matter , however at the time of publication no clarification as to the reasons for the removal of the logo and the brand name of ironfx from the website have been received .\nfor those interested in social trading , ironfx has partnered with autotrade by myfxbook to provide a social trading opportunity for its clients . this feature allows you to mirror trades of others who you deem worthy in your own account . no software download is required to use this service .\nironfx is primarily dependent on the metatrader platform for most of its special features , but we didn ' t find that to be necessarily a bad thing . the metatrader platform is familiar and stable and provides an impressive number of expert advisors , customized technical indicators and other trading tools .\nprotection up to \u00a31 , 000 , 000 per client by lloyds , certificate available in our webpage . ironfx offers excess of loss insurance cover over and above the fscs limit of \u00a350 , 000 . protection up to \u00a31 , 000 , 000 per client . applicable only to fca clients .\nyet to this day , despite the ongoing civil law suits by chinese ibs , outstanding tax liability to the cyprus tax authorities , government concern and continual reports that ironfx does not act in accordance with financial markets laws in a number of jurisdictions , it continues to maintain its cysec license .\nforex magnates has learned that cypriot broker , ironfx has agreed to pay nearly three million euros for a sponsorship deal with the spanish football club , fc barcelona , so that the broker can use the club\u2019s and players\u2019 images in its advertises anywhere in the world , other than in spain .\nbeing associated with a worldwide respected image such as that of fc barcelona can definitely be a major boost to any brand , but only time will tell if such a mass marketing approach would ever actually be beneficial enough to cover the costs and not just become a net loss for ironfx .\nafter its recent regulatory issues , ironfx has renewed its commitment to maintaining high standards for transparency and customer services . the broker has also won many awards and assures its clients that their funds are safely deposited in segregated accounts held at top tier banks due to its strict policies in that regard .\ncolombia represents an interesting case in latin america , effectively operating as a beacon of regulation in a region that has been largely lax on this issue . ironfx\u2019s recent brush with the regulator sfc underscores a commitment by colombia to operate in a fully transparent trading atmosphere across fx and other asset classes .\nironfx is proud to announce that marios pittalis has joined the company as our new operations manager . prior to joining ironfx , mr pittalis has worked in a number of local companies , such as keo plc , cyprus trading corporation and sap ( cyprus ) , holding management positions in the functions of human resources , logistics and information technology . he holds a bachelor degree from the london school of economics , a master\u2019s degree from the warwick business school and an mba from the vlerick leuven gent school of management . he is also a member of the chartered institute of management accountants ( cima ) .\nironfx has announced that it has made a significant donation towards flood relief efforts in malaysia . while thousands of rescue workers and volunteers have taken to the streets , trying to ease the damages caused by the destructive floods in malaysia , ironfx staff in kuala lumpur have also joined the effort to help those in need . a generous amount ' s worth of crucial necessities such as food and water , have been donated directly to the families in need , who are experiencing the damaging consequences of the worst floods in over a decade . our thoughts go to all those who have been affected by the flooding .\nironfx was the official partner of fc barcelona during the 2014 - 2017 seasons . we are proud to have joined forces with one of the world ' s most celebrated and successful football clubs . our partnership with fc barcelona embodied our goals of global reach , constant innovation , and excellence , and was a perfect match that evidenced the leadership of our company in the worldwide online trading arena . the fc barcelona motto \u2018m\u00e9s que un club\u2019 ( more than a club ) , epitomizes the philosophy upon which ironfx was founded : fair practices , pioneering attitude , innovation and top quality in every aspect of our operations .\nwhile we liked the ironfx analyst team , there weren ' t very many analysts . the main problem with this is it can lead to a lack of diversity of opinions . when trying to figure out what might happen next in the financial markets , traders are relying on a small group with limited coverage .\nnukkleus inc . ( otc : nukk ) is a financial technology company which is focused on providing software and technology solutions for the worldwide retail foreign exchange ( \u201cfx\u201d ) trading industry . nukkleus primarily today provides its software , technology , customer sales and marketing and risk management technology hardware and software solutions package to fxdd trading limited ( \u201dfxdd bermuda\u201d ) , a related party . the fxdd brand ( www . fxdd . com ) , the ironfx brand ( www . ironfx . com ) and the fxgiants brand ( www . fxgiants . com ) are some of suite of brands currently utilized in the retail forex trading industry by the company .\nironfx scored very well in our analysis . the company offers stable , customizable trading platforms - the ironfx webtrader 4 and metatrader 4 . the platforms included the minimum functionality we look for , but failed to add very much new or advanced that hasn ' t been seen in the industry for several years . new traders will find the account offerings ( micro accounts ) , tools , and educational resources helpful in getting started . seasoned traders will appreciate the flexibility and vast catalogue of customizable trading tools provided by the mt4 platform . the broad array of financial markets , solid customer support , and research tools should meet the needs of most traders ."]}
{"id": 56523, "summary": [{"text": "emo oil is an irish oil distribution brand that is based in portlaoise and is named after a village called emo in county laois , ireland .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "while also having a market in great britain , the brand is used by several divisions of dcc plc .", "topic": 31}], "title": "emo ( oil )", "paragraphs": ["new to emo ? click here to find out more on emo ' s online account .\nat emo oil , we believe in giving you a market leading service , including a transparent heating oil pricing policy and quality of service assurance .\n1 . price of crude oil both kerosene and gas oil are crude oil products so if the price of international crude oil is rising , then heating oil prices normally follow .\nmanaging your oil bills is made easy with emo oil\u2019s planned delivery service . emo removes the stress by managing your fuel requirements , ensuring you never run low while costs are made more manageable by spreading your payments by monthly direct debit .\nemo can help you find the right tank for you . speak to out experts on\nemo oil supplies a wide range of fuels and lubricants throughout the whole of the uk for use in homes , farms and businesses .\nordering your home heating oil couldn\u2019t be easier . call us directly or order online and we\u2019ll deliver direct to your doorstep . emo oil ltd is part of dcc energy , the leading home heating oil supplier in the uk and ireland .\nif you are interested in a career with emo oil , please send your details to humanresources @ urltoken or have a look at our current vacancies below .\nif you are interested in a career with emo oil , please send your details to contact @ urltoken or have a look at our current vacancies below .\nordering your home heating oil has never been easier . call us or order online and we\u2019ll deliver direct to your doorstep \u2013 in double quick time ! emo oil ltd is part of dcc energy which is the leading home heating oil supplier in ireland and the uk .\n* emo oil ltd is a subsidiary of dcc plc . dcc is a broadly based group , employing c 10 , 000 people across four focused divisions : dcc lpg , dcc retail & oil , dcc healthcare and dcc technology . privacy policy\nkerosene is used in the majority of modern oil fired home heating systems . it is also known as kero , 28 second oil , jet a1 kero and home heating oil .\nemo oil is a trading name of certas energy uk ltd . registered office : 302 bridgewater place , birchwood park , warrington , cheshire wa3 6xg . registered in england ( company no : 04168225 )\ngas oil is used by some households and businesses , and for non - road vehicles . it is also known as green diesel , 35 second oil and mgo ( marked gas oil ) .\ngas oil is used by some households and businesses , and for non - road vehicles . it is also known as red diesel , 35 second oil and mgo ( marked gas oil ) .\nat emo oil , we believe in giving you , our valued customer a first class experience aligned with outstanding prices . we believe in a transparent , mutually beneficial relationship with our customers . to help you better understand how heating oil prices are calculated , we have detailed below certain factors that influence prices .\nthere are a number of factors that impact on the price of heating oil .\nfuel oil news offers a whole range of advertising options both in print and online .\nspeaking to the belfast telegraph last night , david blevings , from the northern ireland oil federation , said the price of home heating oil has fallen by \u00a3100 for 900 litres since the beginning of july , due to a weakening demand globally for oil and the general slowdown in the economy .\nhe added : \u201cconsumers in northern ireland buy their home heating oil below the average price for both great britain and the republic of ireland markets , reinforcing the competitive nature of the local oil market . \u201d\nheating oil storage in the united kingdom is governed by regulations which ensure the safe installation and usage of oil storage tanks . it is a criminal offence to keep a tank that violates these regulations , and the owners are liable for fines , penalties and any costs incurred as a result of cleaning up oil spills .\nthe regulations are designed to minimise the risk of damaging pollution and reduce the likelihood of oil being stored in hazardous environments , such as a building without proper fire safety measures . the regulations which govern oil storage tanks are\nheating oil is known in the united states as no . 2 heating oil . in the u . s . , it must conform to astm standard d396 . diesel and kerosene , while often confused as being similar or identical , must conform to their own respective astm standards . heating oil is widely used in both the united states and canada .\noil is by far the principal energy source in the republic , accounting for almost 60 % of total energy consumption .\nemo oil , fuel services and kane fuel offered their customers the biggest price reduction of \u00a356 . 70 in just three weeks , for instance , after the cost of 900 litres fell from \u00a3529 . 20 to \u00a3472 . 50 between august 28 and september 18 . hayes fuels slashed \u00a351 off its august price of \u00a3525 for 900 litres , to offer householders the same amount of home heating oil for \u00a3474 , while thompson fuels cut \u00a340 off the cost of 900 litres , bringing it from \u00a3510 to \u00a3470 .\nover the last 30 years emo has built a strong business in northern ireland , but in the energy market we can\u2019t just rest on our laurels . it\u2019s a highly competitive business , and our prospects depend on how well we serve our customers , now and into the future .\nfuel oil news is the only independent monthly magazine dedicated to the downstream oil industry . each monthly issue showcases industry developments , topical issues , market reports and industry news , along with opinion and comment from industry leaders , equipment suppliers and distributors .\nat emo , we understand that people are key to our success . the talent , pride and spirit of our employees have been an essential ingredient to the success of the company . we provide employment opportunities across a variety of disciplines , including sales , accounts , operations and distribution .\nover the last 30 years emo has built a strong business in the republic of ireland , but in the energy market we can\u2019t just rest on our laurels . it\u2019s a highly competitive business , and our prospects depend on how well we serve our customers , now and into the future .\nthe price of home heating oil has fallen by 12 % in less than a month , the belfast telegraph can reveal today .\nillustration on where the parts of an oil storage tank which require inspection may be located . tank design may vary from tank to tank .\nkerosene is the home heating oil used in most modern heating systems , while gas oil is generally used in older boilers . still unsure which to choose ? for further details , speak to stacey in our home heating team through the above chat link or call to 0845 434 8082 .\nwe can offer great - value prices for planned delivery customers . emo offers planned delivery packages to customers , meaning we measure the daily temperature and your average usage to calculate when you are running low . then we fill your tank , giving you a competitive \u2018fill tank\u2019 price , and monitor your usage until you need another fill . no running out and no reminders needed . planned delivery customers\u2019 benefit from getting great - value heating oil prices as we can schedule your delivery in the most cost effective way .\nyes ; your quote shows the price per litre ( including vat ) . vat for heating oil is currently at 13 . 5 % for domestic heating .\nthe oil storage regulations ( 2001 ) apply to oil tanks used for commercial and industrial purposes , or domestic tanks over 3500 litres in capacity . they state that the storage tank should be of\nsufficient strength and structural integrity to ensure that it is unlikely to burst or leak in its ordinary use\n.\nthe belfast telegraph visited www . cheapestoil . co . uk , which compares heating oil prices in northern ireland , to find the best deals across the province .\nwith a distillation capacity of 71 , 000bpd and capable of accommodating crude carriers of up to 85 , 000dwt , the refinery exports approximately one third of its output . the balance of circa two million tonnes per year of white oil products , supplies just under 30 % of the republic\u2019s oil market requirements , particularly to the province of munster .\nfuture uncertainties when the irish government sold whitegate refinery to tosco in 2001 , the transaction came with the stipulation that crude oil processing operations should continue until at least 2016 .\nthe price of crude oil fell below $ 100 a barrel last week for the first time since april \u2014 having fallen from its mid - july high of $ 147 .\nsimply select your fuel type , location and order quantity and get an instant no obligation quotation . you will receive a price immediately , to order just follow our simple 3 step secure order process and a fast home heating oil delivery is just a few clicks away . best of all , as well as a fast home heating oil delivery ; we also make sure you get excellent prices and a range of product and service options to ensure you receive the level of service you deserve . on ordering , you are automatically setup with an emo online account , which means you skip the order process next time . your online account also allows you check previous orders , check delivery confirmation , print statements , change delivery address and contact details .\na snap survey of oil distributors carried out by the belfast telegraph on friday found the cost of filling a tank of home heating oil has dropped by nearly \u00a360 in just 21 days . among the cheapest online suppliers was boilerjuice , for example , where customers were being charged \u00a3457 . 85 for 900 litres and \u00a3254 . 36 for 500 litres .\natlantic fuels storage company . a joint venture between inver energy and east cork oil , this is a public storage facility of 81 , 000m3 capacity , which opened in 2010 .\nif you are looking for quality home heating fuels , we provide a range of products to ensure you stay cosy and warm ! we deliver kerosene , premium kerosene and gas oil nationwide .\nour instant quote form is located in the top left hand side of this page . simply select your domestic heating oil fuel type , location and order quantity to get an instant quote .\napart from whitegate , ireland\u2019s oil market as a whole is serviced from 12 mainline distribution terminals , four of which are located in northern ireland and eight in the republic , all are sea fed .\nthe department of energy tracks the prices homeowners pay for home heating fuel ( oil and propane ) . there are also a number of websites that allow home owners to compare the price per gallon they are paying with the department of energy data as well as other consumers in their area . likewise the us energy information administration collects heating oil price statistics and maintains historical price data for all major us markets during each heating season .\njust a word of thanks to ollie . . . my oil had run out . . . he delivered in no time & was so friendly & helpful above & beyond . . . . thank you very much ollie !\nthe survey looked at the ten cheapest suppliers online and identified a potential saving of \u00a334 . 50 on 900 litres of oil , and \u00a328 . 09 on 500 litres \u2013 just by comparing prices offered by the leading suppliers .\nleaks from tanks and piping are an environmental concern . various federal and state regulations are in place regarding the proper transportation , storage and burning of heating oil , which is classified as a hazardous material ( hazmat ) by federal regulators .\nheating oil is commonly delivered by tank truck to residential , commercial and municipal buildings and stored in above - ground storage tanks (\nasts\n) located in the basements , garages , or outside adjacent to the building . it is sometimes stored in underground storage tanks ( or\nusts\n) but less often than asts . asts are used for smaller installations due to the lower cost factor . heating oil is less commonly used as an industrial fuel or for power generation .\nthompson fuels , on the other hand , gave an online quote which was lower than the actual price charged by the company , as it does not include a \u00a310 fee which must be paid to the driver on receipt of the oil delivery .\nthe euro \u2013 dollar exchange rate is a key influence on prices . crude oil is traded in us dollars , therefore a strengthening dollar versus the euro will generally lead to an increase in prices , conversely a weakening dollar normally results in price decreases .\nthe remainder of the republic\u2019s oil requirements are satisfied by imports , 85 % of which are supplied from the uk , principally from west coast refineries , with valero\u2019s pembroke facility being the largest single source . norway is the main non uk supply source of imports .\nthe good news comes after the global price of oil went crashing to below $ 100 a barrel last week for the first time since april , and it offers an indication that hard - pressed households in northern ireland may receive some respite from rising bills as winter approaches .\nderry \u2013 completed in 2006 , with a total capacity of 88 , 000 tonnes , it is a joint venture between lcc oil and statoil , from which most of the imported products are sourced . products from this facility are supplied in to both northern ireland and the republic .\nbantry ( whiddy island ) \u2013 this is an entrepot facility with a total storage capacity of one million mt . it is owned / operated by phillips 66 for the import and export of products , as well as being a holding point for national oil reserves agency ( nora ) products .\nthe recent fall in the price of home heating oil is good news for beleaguered families , many of whom are struggling to make ends meet in the economic downturn . but it remains to be seen if this downward trend will continue \u2014 and when petrol and diesel prices will follow suit .\nwe supply a full range of fuels including heavy , medium and light fuel oils , gas oil , kerosene and specialist lubricants to keep your business working all year round . our nationwide depot network ensures we are never too far away and can supply your fuel and lubricants when you need it .\nmindful of that , the department of communications , energy and natural resources commissioned a consortium of purvin & gertz and byrne o\u2019 cleirigh to undertake a study entitled the strategic case for oil refining requirements on the island of ireland , which was completed at the end of february 2012 . this reached three main conclusions :\nthe k factor is the number of degree days in any given period divided by the number of gallons of fuel oil used in a given period . multiplying k degree - days per gallon by the number of gallon of usable fuel remaining in a tank gives the number of degree - days before a delivery is needed .\nthe department of energy and climate change ( decc ) have referred the uk oil market to the office of fair trading ( oft ) for review . the oft has resolved to look at the structure of the market , with a view of the fairness for consumers and alternative energy options for off - grid consumers such as heat pumps .\nextreme temperatures can impair machine performance if they are not adequately prepared for . to face freezing temperatures as low as - 50\u00b0c , liebherr offers an arctic package designed to facilitate diesel engine start - up , maintain optimal viscosity of the hydraulic oil or grease or even program cab pre - heating . for high - altitude applications , optional features are also available to maintain the high level of performance of liebherr excavators .\nby john simpson harland and wolff group ( h & w ; ) is a wholly - owned subsidiary of the fred olsen energy group . the most recent report from h & w ; emphasises that it has been operating in testing market conditions as it continues to offer a number of specialisms related to shipbuilding , heavy engineering , ship repair , and floating production and drilling vessels for the offshore oil and gas industry .\nthe tank , along with any filters , gauges , valves or ancillary equipment , must be contained within a secondary unit or bund which has at least 110 % of the capacity of the inner tank . if the tank has a fill pipe that is not contained within the secondary unit , a drip tray must be installed . they also require the use of an automatic overfill prevention if it is not\nreasonably practical\nto monitor the oil levels within the tank .\ncrude oil processing was resumed with state ownership , under the aegis of the irish national petroleum company . the facility was sold in 2001 to tom o\u2019malley\u2019s us tosco corporation which was then acquired by phillips petroleum . the company merged with conoco in 2002 , when it became a conocophillips refinery . in 2007 the latter unsuccessfully attempted to sell the plant and , in may 2012 , when the company split in to two separate , upstream and downstream , entities , it came under the ownership of phillips 66 .\nthe building regulations approved document j covers the legal requirements for the installation of the tanks within the premises of a building . the regulations state that any new tank larger than 2 , 500 litres must be stored within a bunded tank or secondary containment that is a minimum of 110 % of the tank\u2019s capacity . if a tank is single skinned and smaller than 2 , 500 litres , it must be given an individual site pollution risk assessment . this highlights any pollution or hazard risks such as the possibility of the oil escaping and reaching a river or stream , or the risk of a collision if the storage tank is located near a road .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nas one of the uk\u2019s largest fuel distributors , we have both the size and the experience to provide all our customers with high quality products and excellent customer service . by operating through a network of local depots , we span the length and breadth of the country , providing you with reliable and efficient deliveries , exactly when and where you need them .\nto make life easier , we also offer a variety of additional services to help make ordering and paying for your fuel as stress - free as possible , including planned delivery and our easy payment plan .\nwe offer a range of fuels to help you run your farm and keep your home warm . you can also take advantage of a full range of lubricants to keep your farm machinery in the best possible condition .\nwe also offer a range of \u2018make your life easier\u2019 services , like credit and top up service .\nfor more information on any of these services contact us on 0800 685 685 .\ngreat service from jane , very pleased to be looked after so well . it ' s not just about price its about customer service .\nkeep your boiler at peak operating conditions and fuel - efficiency . speak to our boiler team at 02890 457 501 to learn more .\ndisclaimer : the opinions expressed within reviews are those of the author and not the views or opinions of yell limited . registered office : 3 forbury place , forbury road , reading , berkshire , rg1 3yl . registered in england and wales no . 4205228 vat number : gb 765 346 017 . \u00a9 yell limited 2018 . all rights reserved . yell , yellow pages , hibu and other \u2122 are trademarks of yell limited .\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\nthe 22nd september 1959 was a red letter day in the annals of irish refining , with the official inauguration of the country\u2019s only refinery at whitegate , near cork city . jointly owned by four major suppliers \u2013 bp , esso , shell and texaco , and operated by esso , it remained under their operation until 1981 , when it was deemed to be no longer viable and was mothballed for a short period .\nan operating refinery provides an alternative source of product supply versus complete reliance on product imports and therefore provides flexibility in security of supply .\nan operating refinery adds value on ireland to the benefit its economy and provides employment .\nthere is no imperative for ireland to have its own refining assets and the current infrastructure would be capable of supplying the required product imports .\nthe issue was put into sharper perspective earlier this year when phillips 66 announced its intention to sell whitegate and the whiddy island storage facility , engaging deutsche bank to oversee the transaction and hoping for a completion by the end of 2013 .\nto date there has been no news of any prospective interest and given the current situation with european refining , it will be a challenge to divest of a refinery of whitegate\u2019s small size and simple , hydroskimming configuration ( nelson complexity index of only 3 . 8 ) .\nin the event of ultimate closure , the irish government has indicated a desire for the accompanying storage to continue to be used . this is not surprising since nora now holds just over 70 % of the country\u2019s obligated requirements in physical form within the country \u2013 for which both whitegate and whiddy island no doubt play a key role .\nirish bulk liquid storage , a subsidiary of simon storage . this is a public storage facility with a capacity of 14 , 235m3 .\ngalway \u2013 one terminal , which opened in 2009 . owned by independent , edward holdings and known as the enwest facility it has a capacity of 50 , 995m3 .\nto find out more click here for more information or call margaret major on 01565 626760 .\nthis website uses cookies . by continuing to use this site , you agree to our use of cookies . to find out more visit our cookie policy .\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 .\nsign in to continue reading . if content does not display , please refresh your browser .\nenter the email address associated with your account and an email will be sent to you to reset your password .\nneed help ? please call uk support at + 44 ( 0 ) 20 7017 4161 / us support at + 1 617 374 2242 or onlineaccess @ urltoken .\nnot a subscriber ? call us on : + 44 ( 0 ) 20 3377 3792 or email subscription . enquiry @ urltoken having problems ? get in touch\nthis copy is for your personal , non - commercial use . for high - quality copies or electronic reprints for distribution to colleagues or customers , please call + 44 ( 0 ) 20 3377 3183\nyour login and / or password information does not match our records . please try again .\nsorry - public email accounts are not allowed . please provide a work email address .\nunfortunately we ' ve not been able to process your registration . please contact support .\nall set ! this article has been sent to my @ email . address .\nall fields are required . for multiple recipients , separate email addresses with a semicolon .\nplease note : only individuals with active subscriptions will be able to access the full article . all other readers will be directed to the abstract and may purchase the article .\nbp house , lough atalia road , setanta place 2 , dublin , co . dublin , republic of ireland\nmarine bunkering department , marshmeadows , new ross , co . wexford , republic of ireland\ndublin joint fuels terminal , alexandra road , dublin 1 , co . dublin , republic of ireland\nriver house , blackpool park , blackpool , cork , co . cork , republic of ireland\n2 shelbourne buildings , shelbourne road , ballsbridge , dublin , co . dublin , republic of ireland\narthur cox building , earlsfort terrace 2 , dublin , co . dublin , republic of ireland\nnicholls ( fuel oils ) is a large fuel distributor headquartered in greysteel , co . londonderry . the company is also the parent for a large number of other active trading companies as well as holding a 50 % joint venture interest in several others .\nthe parent company has 25 % - 50 % shareholdings in eight other fuel card businesses , including a company in denmark and a company in france along with two in england and two in the republic of ireland .\nthe main business transactions relate to the distribution of fuel oils and the operation of fuel payment cards . the parent company has a 50 % participating interest in diesel card international\nduring the most recent trading year , income from related parties included profit of \u00a35 . 8m from diesel card ireland , \u00a30 . 9m from diesel card international , and \u00a30 . 7m from marine fuels .\nin the most recent year , turnover in the joint ventures was \u00a3315m , leaving another \u00a3315m recorded within the wholly owned businesses .\nthe operating profits of the wholly owned subsidiaries and the parent company recovered in 2013 to \u00a32 . 5m after a fall in the previous year . operating profits are less than 0 . 5 % of turnover ( as might be expected in this high volume business ) . pre - tax profits , including the profits from the joint ventures , also improved 20 % in the last year .\nin the five most recent years , the group has recorded a positive cash flow on the totality of the businesses in contrast to the modest cash flow deficits noted in the early years of the last decade .\nin 2008 - 9 dividends of \u00a375 , 000 were paid to the shareholders . in 2009 - 10 , unusually , a larger dividend of \u00a31 . 4m was payable . in 2010 - 11 and more recently an annual dividend allocation of \u00a315 , 000 was recorded .\nemployment in the wholly owned parent and subsidiaries has been stable and fell marginally from an average of 130 in 2011 - 12 to 129 people in 2012 - 13 .\nthe magir group trades through a chain of 53 medicare pharmacies around northern ireland and three retail outlets . it is one of two large northern ireland owned groups of high street pharmacies .\nby john simpson in the last three years , portview holdings has enjoyed a larger turnover and has registered improved profitability . the accounts for the year ending november 2015 noted a 19 % increase in turnover but that gross profit had declined .\nby john simpson the mckeever hotels group is a family - owned business which has been growing in recent years , partly as turnover in the original business increased and after the expansion of the asset base in new investments . the group developed the hotel at corr ' s corner , near to glengormley , but now also owns the dunsilly hotel near antrim , close to the m2 , and the adair arms in ballymena .\nthis week ' s business news headlines , directly to your inbox every tuesday .\ntesla tycoon elon musk enjoys belfast pub grub and game of thrones set visit . . .\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 .\nneed 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 .\nit also represents a glimmer of light at the end of a dark tunnel as hikes in the cost of gas and electricity look likely to burden families from the start of october .\nthat represents a drop in price of \u00a352 . 36 ( for 900 ltrs ) and \u00a330 . 40 ( 500 ltrs ) between august 28 and september 18 , according to a leading comparison website .\nlisburn fuels and meekin were also offering \u00a335 . 02 and \u00a336 off their respective tariffs for 900 litres , as well as a saving of \u00a317 and \u00a324 . 99 respectively on 500 litres .\na subsequent telephone survey , also carried out by this newspaper on friday , discovered that even more savings were possible , just by ringing around .\ncastlereagh fuels , for example , which was offering 900 litres at an online price of \u00a3492 . 35 , was prepared to shave off a further \u00a322 . 50 \u2014 presenting its customer with a bill for \u00a3470 .\nsimilarly , bangor fuels gave a price of \u00a3458 for 900 litres over the phone , \u00a314 less than its online price of \u00a3472 . hayes fuels , meanwhile , said it was prepared to match the lowest price on offer from their competitors .\n\u201cthe good news is that prices are retreating because of a moderation in demand , especially in the usa . there will probably be more fluctuations going forwards but consumers can benefit from this reduction prior to winter , which is good news , \u201d he said .\n\u201cdistributors can set their own retail prices in line with competitive pressures and their particular supply cost profile , but they have no control over the wholesale price which has increased significantly over the past year .\n\u201cdistributors locally operate in an extremely competitive market and these competitive pressures ensure that price movements on the international market are offered quickly to consumers in order to retain their custom . \u201d\nsome uk retailers reacted by slashing 3p a litre off the price of fuel on friday , including asda which is charging 106 . 9p for petrol and 118 . 9p for diesel , but other players have yet to follow suit .\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 .\nboris johnson has dramatically quit as foreign secretary , complaining that theresa may\u2019s plan for brexit would leave the uk a \u201ccolony\u201d of the european union .\nprince louis of cambridge has been christened in the chapel royal at st james\u2019s palace .\nserena williams has said she \u201ccan\u2019t help but root\u201d for england ahead of the semi - 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{"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 ."]}
{"id": 56528, "summary": [{"text": "apex studios was a recording studio in manhattan , new york city .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "tom dowd was an engineer at the studios .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "it was noted for its jazz ; miles davis 's album miles davis and horns was partly recorded here in 1951 . 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{"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 - 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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 ."]}
{"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 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", "topic": 38}], "title": "swift air malawi", "paragraphs": ["not worried about air malawi who seem like a good bunch . looking for info on swift air malawi\n\u25ba malawi : swift air grounded by courts as government mulls air malawi ' s future following huge losses .\n\u2022 the african aviation tribune \u2022 : \u25ba malawi : swift air grounded by courts as government mulls air malawi ' s future following huge losses .\nswift air . airline code , web site , phone , reviews and opinions .\nmake an air malawi reservation and find some amazing deals with discounted air malawi tickets at alternative airlines . air malawi flies to many destinations offering a cost effective and safe service to all its passengers . let alternative airlines help find you cheap air malawi tickets and make international and domestic flight reservations on air malawi today .\nfly with swift air today and enjoy a smooth , hassle free and comfortable flight .\nswift air chief executive officer , louise hanne , could reportedly not be reached for comment .\nair malawi began operations as a subsidiary of central african airways and later became independent as the national airline of malawi . air malawi operated regional and domestic flights from blantyre .\nhi everyone , does anyone know who is leasing or going into partnership with swift air malawi using a 737 ? please pm me . cheers\ncan we please suggest these alternative airlines who fly similar routes to air malawi .\nlilongwe based swift air is owned by african flying boats . equipped initially with a single beechcraft 1900d with four more planned to follow , swift air commute between blantyre and lilongwe to destinations on lake malawi such as monkey bay , salima and nkhata bay .\nbuy taylor swift tickets from the official urltoken site . find taylor swift tour schedule , concert details , reviews and photos .\nswift air owes adl alone k700 , 000 in unpaid rentals , according to adl business development manager ali chiwoko .\ntitle : taylor swift\u2019s reputation part 3 author : the chemist celebs : taylor swift , anna kendrick codes : ff , anal , oral , finger summary : taylor swift continues her . . .\nthe malawi institution of engineers ( mie ) recently called on government to make a concrete stand on air malawi if the country ' s air transport sector is to be revamped .\nnyassa air taxi is by far the preferred choice to fly guests in and around malawi .\nin july 2013 , air malawi signed an agreement with ethiopian airlines as a new partner . air malawi flew to many destinations including blantyre , dar es salaam , harare , johannesburg , lilongwe and lusaka . air malawi ' s fleet consisted of atr 42s and boeing 737s .\n\u201cthe debt with air malawi rose to millions and she decided again to use independent travel agents to book our customers on air malawi flights but she has failed to pay them too . \u201d\nswift air is a privately owned airline operating flights between johannesburg , blantyre and lilongwe . it operates a boeing 737 aircraft .\noperations at private airline , swift air in malawi have been halted after sheriffs impounded the company\u2019s property in lilongwe for unpaid debt believed to be in millions of kwacha .\nair malawi flies small propeller planes between the three big cities of lilongwe , mzuzu and blantyre .\nclick here to see a route map of air malawi ' s services in the ' 70s .\nprivately owned malawian airline swift air has been grounded by the malawian courts and had its property in lilongwe attached over outstanding rental fees and monies owed to air malawi , the airport development limited ( adl ) , and various independent travel agents .\nmalawi\u2019s swift air will begin operating a new south african route from the 21st february 2012 offering cheap fares and a regular schedule . great news for tourists , malawians and south africans alike !\nmalawi\u2019s capital city , lilongwe , has been a major international gateway into the country because the main international airport is in the city . this airport connects malawi to various destinations such as johannesburg - south africa , nairobi \u2013 kenya , and dubai . airlines that are useful for accessing malawi from another country are air malawi ( the national carrier ) and swift air , amongst a few others .\nswift air started a promising alternative to the beleaguered air malawi on the domestic and regional routes , and its not clear why the company has run aground . it had a fleet of one embraer emb 120 brasilia and was semi - leasing a dc9 .\nswift air chief executive officer mrs . louise hahn - perepeczko could not be reached for a comment amid reports she was in south africa or uk .\ncurrently they service lilongwe , mzuzu , karonga and blantyre but many more routes are in the pipeline . swift air is the preferred carrier for many of the local and international corporations that work in malawi .\nswift air launched services from lilongwe to karonga in april last year and launched flights to johannesburg in february . the airline also flies to blantyre and mzuzu .\nthe airline was taken over by malawi airlines which began operations in 2014 . click here for malawi airlines flights\nswift f . 1s of 56 squadron in 1954 ; m . j . f . bowyer\nmalawi is internationally known for the friendliness of the malawians and air malawi has a slogan ,\nafrica ' s friendly airline\nwhich is true to the spirit of the country .\nyou can pay for your flights with air malawi in the currency and payment method of your choice when booking through alternative airlines .\nbrowse the most popular air malawi flight routes to destinations worldwide . alternative airlines can help you make reservations on air malawi for international flights to lots of destinations . use the following list of routes to help you plan your next flight . book air malawi flights on alternative airlines to save big ! alternative airlines is an online travel agency , specialising in booking lesser known airlines and remote destinations .\nin swift move to liberalise the country\u2019s air industry , mozambique civil aviation institute ( iacm ) has authorised seven foreign companies , including ethiopian airlines and malawi airways to operate domestic routes for the first time ever , as the southern african nation moves to liberalise the air industry , apa can report on wednesday .\nurltoken magnetic mount , wizgear universal twist - lock air vent magnetic car mount holder , for cell phones and mini tablets with fast swift - snap technology ( twist . . .\nthe previous international departure tax of usd30 is now included in the air fare .\nthe press has confirmed that the airline owes its landlord \u2013 airport development limited ( adl ) , air malawi and independent travel agents millions of kwacha .\nhi there swift air have been operating domestically in malawi since april this year . they have 1x b1900d and a bae jetstream recently joined the fleet . they have taken up competition with air malawi on lilongwe - blantyre and are doing quite well . i believe they have a full a . o . c so any of the issues that faced nyasa express are not a factor for swift air . actually , nyasa express is operating again under the ulendo airlink brand , in partnership with cfa charters from south africa . they are flying a c210 and a c208b , mainly charters within the region . hope this helps !\nmtchungula passed away last year and air malawi is currently on the brink of bankruptcy and only barely keeping 1 a / c ( the 1993 atr 42 ) airborne . sad times for malawi aviation . should have sold and privatized a few years ago . swift air not doing much better , still haven ' t received their full malawi aoc and have been operating a variety of leased aircraft since april last year . high fuel costs , low yields usually spell the end for any carrier .\n\u25ba congo ( brazzaville ) : check out trans air congo ' s . . .\nnyassa air taxi has a shuttle service from usd280 per person from mfuwe to lilongwe .\na4o - vl with air ceylon titles taxiing past omani a4o - ab at heathrow .\na4o - vl in gulf air colours but wearing air ceylon titles seen here in storage , probably after its sale to the raf . photo via aviation photography of miami collection\nthe later gulf air scheme seen in dubai in 1978 . photo by g . hall\nmalawi is celebrating two new airlines which have taken to the skies this summer . both malawian owned and managed , ulendo airlink and swift air are operating scheduled flights connecting the country\u2019s major tourism and commercial centres , to meet the needs of both business and leisure travellers .\ntitle : taylor swift\u2019s reputation part 2 . author : the chemist . celebs : taylor swift , cara delevingne . codes : mff , mf , ff , anal , oral , rim . summary : second part of . . .\n4 . i have been reading mixed messages ( good and bad ) about swift air . to your knowlege , are the flights reliable ie on time , or at least flying the day they are supposed to ? difficult to say - they have recently teamed with air malawi to share flights so they are becoming more reliable - best to have back up option !\ntaylor swift tells time why she left the streaming business of spotify and who she looks up to in the business .\nswift air is a privately owned airline in malawi . they offer a reliable , efficient and safe service with a smile . all aircraft are twin engined turbine aircraft to fulfill companies ' corporate policies on air travel . highly qualified , mature pilots are assisted in the cabin by friendly and well trained cabin crew who look after all the needs and safety of the passengers .\n4 . i have been reading mixed messages ( good and bad ) about swift air . to your knowlege , are the flights reliable ie on time , or at least flying the day they are supposed to ?\nwith devaluation , our traffic has gone down as less and less people are able to travel ,\nsaid air malawi ' s director of marketing tony chimpukuso wednesday .\nunderstand air passenger traffic flows in any and every market . analyse where air passenger traffic originates , connects and ends , forecast new routes , and analyse point of sale by country and region .\nprior to its grounding swift air operated domestically between lilongwe , blantyre , mzuzu , karonga with a single regional flight operated to johannesburg , south africa whilst their fleet consisted of a south african leased mcdonnell douglas dc - 9 ( zs - gau ? ) , an embraer 120 ( 9j - ryl ) and a beechcraft 1900d . all of have either been returned to their respective owners or grounded as a result of the financial crisis at swift air .\nswift air ' s aircraft all follow the manufacturer ' s maintenance programmes and there is never any compromise on safety . they have their own engineering department for day to day maintenance but all major overhauls are done by outside professional companies .\nhe appears to float on air after walking off the last step of the impressive wooden staircase in his malawi mansion but at the crucial moment , the camera pans to his feet .\ncontroversial zimbabwe prophet shepherd bushiri claims this footage is proof that he can ' walk on air . '\nair malawi is a regional airline , owned by the government of malawi , which affords access to this remarkable country as well as providing the main air link between the nation ' s capital , lilongwe and the country ' s second largest city , blantyre . unusually for a national carrier the airline in not based in the capital but instead from its hub in blantyre .\nhi all , air malawi is no more , a new company in association with ethiopian is due to be formed but hasnt happened yet . there are currently no flights between lilongwe and blantyre\nwe accept paypal making flight purchases with air malawi easy and more secure for customers . paypal is one of the leading forms of online payment , with more than 169 million accounts worldwide .\nan employee who held a senior position at the company but spoke on strict condition of anonymity told zodiak that the ceo left two months ago amid pressure from the debtors . \u201cwhen all our planes were suspended two months ago due to financial challenges , the owner decided to continue selling tickets and in turn use air malawi to fly the customers , \u201d said the employee adding ; \u201cthe debt with air malawi rose to millions and she decided again to use independent travel agents to book our customers on air malawi flights but she has failed to pay them too . \u201d\naxa malawi ( 00 265 1 874254 ; urltoken ) runs a premium non - stop , air - conditioned coach between blantyre and lilongwe twice daily ( four hours ; 3 , 500 malawi kwacha / \u00a313 ) as well as more rustic stopping services running all over the country .\nnationals of hong kong may enter malawi visa - free for up to 30 days .\nfounded in january 2011 , the airline was seen as a viable alternative to the unreliable parastatal air malawi , whose own future has been called into doubt over heavy continuous annual losses , which for the year 2011 , amounted to mwk1 . 1billion . the losses have been attributed to air malawi ' s continued use of leased aircraft for operations ; a reliable if very expensive way to operate .\nbooking staff can be contacted by email or via the website . as well as a head office in lilongwe swift air also has offices at kamuzu international airport , lilongwe , chileka international airport , blantyre , mzuzu airport , mzuzu and karonga airport , karonga .\nagree on the above - bus would be best option - due to fuel issues and you will also have a drop off car hire cost too . or you could arrange a private road transfer - email info @ urltoken for a quot . swift air and air malawi might be an option - again email the above address to find out latest time table etc . if you need accommodation in blantyre - check out these options www . urltoken / hotels - in - blantyre\nlonely planet\u2019s zambia & malawi guide is available now , price \u00a317 . 99 ( urltoken )\nand we are still waiting for the new government to state their position on air malawi . the previous government was not interested in us . they just wanted us to close down ,\nh e said .\nmalawi had already regularly been visited by eaa and bua vc10s when air malawi bought g - asiw off british caledonian . operating in a bright red livery it was the flagship of the company for several years until in 1979 it was deemed beyond economic use . stored for several years at bournemouth ( hurn ) it eventually flew home to malawi where it was left to decay , eventually being scrapped in 1994 .\nembassy of the republic of malawi to belgium , the netherlands , luxembourg , switzerland and france .\nair ceylon never owned its own vc10 but operated services from colombo to london using boac vc10s which were allocated on availability . in december 1977 a4o - vl was leased from gulf air for the same purpose . after the lease , in january 1978 , a4o - vl was returned to gulf air but probably never flew another route for them as the aircraft was sold to the raf in the same year and the photo on the right shows it stored with the air ceylon titles still present .\nas a school boy i watched the swift fly from chilbolton . a few years later some of the airframes were at raf st athan being used for trade training .\nwestern - standard hotels can be found in blantyre , lilongwe , zomba and mzuzu , as well as along the shores of lake malawi . the lake malawi resort hotels cater primarily to international tourists .\nit is the widespread highlands and forests that provide the most impressive of the malawi ' s varied scenery . up where the air is fresh and cool are clear mountain streams , heaths , rolling montane grassland and evergreen forests .\nthe airline\u2019s domestic service timetable compliments existing routes already offered by the national carrier , air malawi with connections to international flights from kamuzu international to johannesburg , nairobi and addis ababa . ulendo airlink is also available to quote for private charters .\nuds air shepherd program co - founder rob hannaford will speak at the show on 24 july as part of the lindbergh innovation forum .\nlooking for flights to malawi ? skyscanner australia is simple , fast and free so finding your flights to malawi and saving on airfare , couldn\u2019t be easier . we search hundreds of airlines and compare prices for thousands of destinations around the world to find you the cheapest flights to malawi whenever you want to go . if your dates are flexible then skyscanner can show you the cheapest days of the month to fly to malawi . why not add a hotel to your flight to malawi ? for the best hotel deals in malawi have a look at skyscanner australia hotels . skyscanner searches all the best hotel suppliers to bring you best deals . once you have found your perfect flight to malawi , why not bookmark skyscanner and if come back for your next adventure .\nmalawi has been known for years as\nthe warm heart of africa\n, and malawians are known for their friendliness and hospitality . malawi is not known as a particularly dangerous travel destination for western foreigners and expatriates .\nair techniques , inc . continues to pave the way with compelling , reliable dental products , ensuring today\u2019s dental professionals are \u201cequipped for life\u00ae\u201d .\naccording to the report , operations were halted after sheriffs impounded the company\u2019s property in lilongwe for unpaid debt , believed to be in the region of millions of kwacha , owed to its landlord , airport development limited , air malawi and independent travel agents .\nmalawi ' s largest tertiary education structure at present is the university of malawi which is made up of chancellor college located in the heart of zomba , blantyre polytechnic in chichiri and college of medicine . bunda college of agriculture and kamuzu college of nursing are located in lilongwe . there is also mzuzu university in the northern part of malawi .\ni worked on swifts camberas hunters javelins when i was posted to cmu raf laarbruch . i have still got a scaar on my head going under the wing of a leaking swift in the hanger\nair malawi operates a fleet of four aircraft on a route network including six destinations including one domestic destination , lilongwe and four international ones : johannesburg ( south africa ) , harare ( zimbabwe ) , dar es salaam ( tanzania ) and lusaka ( zambia ) .\nu . s . sen . john mccain of arizona and his wife cindy shared in a happy occasion saturday night \u2013 the wedding of their son jack mccain to renee swift , the senator\u2019s . . .\nif you are coming into malawi from mozambique , you can as well use train transport from nampula in mozambique to arrive at the train station at blantyre in malawi . another alternative is boarding a ferry at the either cobue or metangula port in mozambique to arrive at likoma island of malawi . if you are entering from zambia , then board a car at the zambian border of mchinji and use the road route to lilongwe city of malawi . public buses are available in lusaka - zambia , mbeya - karonga route in tanzania , and dar es salaam in tanzania , which will take you to lilongwe , karonga , or mzuzu in malawi .\n56 squadron received their first swift f . 1s on the 13th of february 1954 , though the aircraft had numerous restrictions placed upon them with regards to gun firing , top speed and service ceiling . in spite of this , the swift still holds the honour of being the first british built swept - wing jet fighter into raf service . numerous accidents resulted in the grounding of all swifts in late august , and 56 squadron ' ground itself to a halt ' . the central fighter establishment said that it was unlikely that the swift would ever be a suitable fighter . when f . 2s replaced the f . 1s a few days later ( 30th august ) , the restrictions were relaxed , but two aircraft were then lost in pitch - up accidents and the swift fleet was once again grounded . by march of 1955 the raf had had quite enough of the swift and the order was given to withdraw them from service . the major problem was the type was completely incapable of combat at altitudes beyond 40 , 000 ft - it had neither the manouevrability , endurance or reliability required .\ntravelling around malawi\u2019s tourist attractions takes you to a variety of destinations that makes touring in malawi a memorable holiday event . cape maclear is a fine destination for sandy beach fun in the beautiful natural surroundings of the cape that juts into the large malawi lake . likoma and chisumulu islands are also interesting places to visit . liwonde national park houses a variety of wildlife species like the eagles and the african elephants . apart from sightseeing all these attractions , there are fun activities you can indulge in , like boat riding in lake malawi , water sports , nature trekking , mountain biking , and culture indulgence by visiting villages to understand the local malawi culture blend .\nzomba is the old colonial capital of malawi and is noted for its british colonial architecture , the university of malawi , and the remarkable zomba plateau which rises immediately west of the city . while in zomba , visit the extensive market , purchase fabric and handicrafts .\nmalawi is a tourist destination in africa popular for bearing africa\u2019s third largest lake , lake malawi . malawi is situated in east africa , next to mozambique , tanzania , and zambia . malawi is an independent of friendly people , rich cultural heritage , and a wide variety of attractions that make the country one of the top tourist destinations among south african countries . english is the official language in malawi , while chichewa is the local tongue spoken and common in most remote and urban centers of the country . the geographical scenery of the country is mostly a plateau landscape , and it experiences an alternating warm and rainy season , to a cool and dry season .\ntrains are no longer running in malawi . minibuses are doing all the stretches of road , and you can catch trains in mozambique .\nback in , i think , 1956 , s a teenager , i had the priviledge of working on the swift at the supermarine factory at trowbridge . my job was to paint some evil smelling white solution inside the tailpipe . we also used compressed air drills . since i was ( and am ) ' keen ' on aircraft , the job was a pleasure . a beautiful ' plane ' .\nthe only beers you will generally find are brewed in blantyre by carlsberg , and it ' s products are available in restaurants and stores throughout the country . a normal carlsberg is known as a ' green ' , but also come as special brew , stout , classic , elephant , light or kuche kuche . you can also buy imported drinks such as heineken , kronenbourg , smirnoff ice , barcadi breezer and some ciders in certain bars . malawi also produces it ' s own spirits - notably malawi vodka , malawi gin , malawi rum , gold label brandy and the cane spirit powers . malawi gin & tonic is a very nice , popular expat drink in the country .\nin central malawi , to the west of the lake , the nkhotakota wildlife reserve has 1 , 800sq km of woodland and grasses . experience the wildlife here by hiking and fly - camping . it has malawi ' s last lion population as well as elephant and leopard .\ntoday a major operator , gulf air is partly indebted to the vc10 for its position on the market . initially leasing vc10s from boac , gulf air later bought them off the shelf when boac sold off their fleet of standard vc10s . five airframes were used and these formed the backbone of a large scale route structure expansion , although a4o - vl also spent some time being leased to air ceylon . after a hectic three year operation the vc10s were sold off again , this time going to the raf for conversion .\ni worked on swifts camberas hunters javelins when i was posted to cmu raf laarbruch . i have still got a scaar on my head going under the wing of a leaking swift in the hanger . this was between 1961 - 1963\nlike most other former british colonies , traffic moves on the left in malawi with most cars having their steering wheel on the right . drink - driving is prohibited in malawi . it has a zero - tolerance rule meaning that a driver must not consume any alcohol at all .\nand do they need an old air malawi skipper from years ago who has 10 , 000 hours 737 and loads of africa experience ? would give my right arm to go back and finish my career where i started , oh , and train the next generation along the way . pm me if you know anything , please !\nmalawi is a special place , with unique experiences around every corner . it is a landlocked country with by zambia to the northwest , tanzania to the northeast and mozambique to the south , southwest and southeast . as well as world famous walking safaris , the main attractions are the 365 mile long lake malawi and the world heritage site recognised chongoni rock art area . malawi may not be the first country to choose for a safari adventure but for your second , third or even fourth trip malawi\u2019s national parks and wildlife reserves offer completely unspoilt wilderness and the absence of mass tourism .\nair malawi which in the recent years had been dogged with a surmount of difficulty in its operations seems to be crawling back to serious business with a full force as it has just revamped its cargo services department at its offices at heathrow airport , london in the united kingdom ( uk ) with a an improved service delivery .\nworked at cmu laarbruch 60 / 61 and travelled to jever to remove swift wings and rebush wing root bushes , seem to remember the bolts just fell out . also the wing was very phrone to fuel leaks was glad to see them replaced with hunters\nmalawi has a massive diversity of beautiful landscapes . the highest peaks in malawi touch 10 , 000 ft ( 3 , 000m ) while the lowest point is barely above sea level . this range of altitudes in a small area help to make the landscape of malawi one of the most varied in all africa . it is generally a green , lush country , with plateaux , highlands , forests , mountains , plains , escarpments and dramatic river valleys .\nhi there , what option did you go with ? i ' m going to malawi next week & am considering flying into lilongwe & hiring a car .\nas he is about to land , the camera quickly pans away to avoid filming one of the men who helped to suspend bushiri in the air to make it look as though he was floating .\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 .\nthe rift valley is the dominant feature , providing the vast chasm that lake malawi fills , and extending to te south of the country following the shire river that drains the lake . the flatter areas of the rift valley in south malawi are home to some important wetlands , including elephant marsh , down in the lower shire valley .\nwith the raf having decided that the swift was a dead - end as a fighter , and with the hunter now entering widespread servicein this role , the swift ' s fortunes lay in what had been seen as a secondary role - reconnaissance . the fr . 5 was fitted with a lengthened nose housing cameras and this was finally a useful aircraft , and as it operated at medium to low level , the high altitude problems did not matter . from march 1956 ii ( ac ) squadron ( and later 79 squadron ) operated the fr . 5 in germany .\nunfortunately many car rentals in southern africa do not allow you to enter malawi with their cars . you might have the best chances if you rent a car in zambia .\nthe swift fr . 5 actually did very well in the reconaissance role ; in 1957 and 1959 swifts actually won the nato ' royal flush ' reconaissance competition , conclusively beating off the best types other nations could offer , including the american ' s rf - 84 thunderflash . the punishing low - level reconaissance role proved to be no problem for the strong swift airframe , and no fatigue problems were encountered . it even became a popular aircraft with crews , something that would have amazed the crews of earlier variants . fr . 5s were eventually replaced by the hunter fr . 10 .\nthe viphya highlands - undulating hills swathed in evergreen forests - stretch north - south in north malawi and reach the edge of the rift valley . finally , in north malawi is the nyika plateau , a rolling whaleback grassland plateau unique in africa . much of this highest and most extensive high plateau surface in central africa is gazetted as the nyika national park .\nthe local currency is the malawi kwacha , symbolised mwk . the currency is freely convertible ( but impossible to get rid of outside malawi ) and , as of september 2016 , trades at around mwk729 to the us dollar , mwk819 to the euro and mwk971 to the pound sterling . forex will also be accepted by almost everybody , particularly for larger purchases .\nthe best time to visit malawi is during the dry season ( may to mid - november ) . exodus ( 0845 805 0140 ; urltoken ) has a 16 - day trip taking in liwonde and nkhotakota national parks , lake malawi , and zambia ' s south luangwa national park from \u00a32 , 049 , including flights from heathrow , camping and most meals .\na proposed unarmed pr . 6 variant ( the type 550 ) was cancelled before production because of the reheat at altitude problems , but fourteen f . 7s were built ; these being equipped with radar in an extended nose cone and blue sky ( fairey fireflash ) beam - riding air - to - air missiles . while not used in raf squadron service , they provided valuable information to the guided weapon development squadron and were the first raf fighters to employ aams .\nmalawi ( chichewa : mala\u0175i ) is a country in africa , bordered by mozambique to the south and east , tanzania to the north , zambia to the west . lake malawi , the third largest lake in africa , runs along most of its eastern border . it ' s often described as the\nwarm heart of africa\n, referring to the friendliness of the people .\nluxury\nbuses , medium - sized buses , and minibuses all service malawi . they vary in comfort and price . vehicle condition can be very poor and road accidents are relatively common .\nmoving back to the swift programme proper , the second of the real swift ancestors was vv119 , the type 528 . very soon after its first flight on the 27th of march 1950 , it was modified to change the hated tailwheel undercarriage to a nosewheel arrangement ( though the twin tailwheels were retained as bumpers ) . other modifications were carried out ; longer , pointed nose ; kinked wing leading edge , larger fuselage diameter ( to accommodate an afterburning tailpipe ) , greater fuel capacity and provision for four cannon in the wings . in this form the aircraft was known as the type 535 , and this variation first flew on the 23rd of august 1950 .\nthe story of nigeria airways and the vc10 , and the crash of 5n - abd is well presented in scott henderson ' s\nsilent , swift , superb : the story of the vc10\n. pages 88 - 93 , detailing the story of nigeria airways and the vc10 , including the crash , are reproduced on this page :\nmalawi\u2019s people are its greatest asset - friendly , welcoming , colourful and vibrant . it ' s impossible to visit and not become engaged with the people , but there are now opportunities to spend time in real villages ( including staying overnight ) for a first - hand experience of the cultures , traditions and daily life . this is an option pretty much everywhere in malawi , and one well worth taking .\nwhen searching for accommodation in malawi , you will facilities in the forms of lodging , hotel rooms , and camping sites . the hotels at lake malawi are of international standards and luxurious , hence they bear a dear charge for every day spent overnight in their hotel rooms . there are lodgings located within the wildlife region . the bua river lodge is located at the eastern side of the nkhotakota wildlife reserve .\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 .\nnote that there are no direct buses from mbeya to malawi although scammers in mbeya bus station will tell you so , and sell you tickets . you must take a bus to the border and walk across .\none of the most interesting ways to get to know a country and its people , and which has become increasingly popular , is to volunteer . as volunteer you can support malawi in terms of community development , wildlife conservation or education . to get a broad overview of all the organizations that offer volunteer opportunities in malawi , you can search and compare the projects on a comparison platform [ 1 ] for international volunteer work .\nnkhotakota on the shores of lake malawi in the central region , is where the explorer david livingston sat down with the swahili arab slave traders to attempt to negotiate an end to the slave trade . nkhotakota was a slave entrepot , from which slaves were ferried across lake malawi to the eastern shore to resume their travel over land to what is now the tanzanian coast . nkhotakota is a compact and fascinating town , old in its way and true to the ethnic diversity of this region of malawi . the place is renowned amongst the tourists for its unspoilt golden sandy beaches north of nkhotakota . it is home to several small family - run resorts .\ncrowded minibuses whizz between malawi ' s towns and villages on a leave - when - full basis . in rural areas , hopping a\nbus\nmay mean sitting in the back of a pick - up truck .\nwhen i started my raf apprenticeship at halton in 1957 , there was some swift airframes being broken up . during my later service , i spoke with fellow armourers who had worked on the thing . it was not well loved by them , mainly because the 30mm . cannon were prone to many technical stoppages when fired . basically , it was a lousy gun platform .\nmalawi ' s largest international airport is in lilongwe , although there are also some flights from blantyre to regional destinations . most travellers connect via johannesburg ( south africa ) , addis ababa ( ethiopia ) or nairobi ( kenya ) .\nlake malawi is the perfect playground for snorkellers and novice divers . there are no powerful tides , and although crocodiles cruise malawi ' s rivers they are seldom spotted in the lake . what you are likely to see are cichlids . more than 1 , 000 species of this brilliant tropical freshwater fish make diving in parts of the lake like exploring a giant fish tank as vast numbers of fish of every hue dart in and out of underwater caves and canyons .\nmost of malawi ' s 15 million inhabitants are subsistence farmers . the main ethnic groups are : the chewa , in the south and central area ; the yao , in the south ; and the tumbuka in the north . to learn more head for the kungoni centre of culture and art ( 00 265 1 262706 ; urltoken ) , at mua parish , 160km south - east of lilongwe . it is dedicated to greater understanding of malawi ' s culture and history and houses an art gallery , carving workshop and museum .\ncape maclear - laid back fishing village on the tip of a peninsula jutting out into the southern portion of lake malawi . the cape has excellent , sandy beaches and crystal - clear water perfect for swimming , and is a favourite among backpackers , boaters , and sun - seekers .\nstate carrier air malawi claims to be\nafrica ' s friendliest airline\n, but its limited network covers only nearby countries . they have flights from blantyre to lilongwe and back , 7 days a week . three times a week they fly from both lilongwe and blantyre to johannesburg ( su , w & f ) . two times a week there is a flight to dar es salaam ( tanzania ) , from blantyre and lilongwe ( sun , thu ) . lusaka ( zambia ) is three times a week ( su , w & f ) and harare ( zimbabwe ) is also three times a week ( su , w & sa ) .\nmuch of malawi is plateau , often reaching to 1 , 000m ( 3 , 000 ft ) , and the temperature in these highlands is moderate , with the hottest period occurring during the autumn rainy season and the coolest and chilliest in winter . the hottest region in the country is the lower shire river valley well south of blantyre . temperatures along scenic lake malawi are generally warm , but with a cooling breeze , especially in the evenings . winters ( may till july ) are dry . the rainy season begins in mid - october to early november and generally runs until march .\nto the far north is the nyika plateau , a starkly beautiful wilderness where antelope wander over open grassland and thick woods hide leopard and hyena . from here , you can hike to the colonial hilltop town of livingstonia , in 1894 , the free church of scotland founded a mission in the cool mountain air after heat and malaria foiled earlier attempts at cape maclear and bandawe .\ndirect buses run from lusaka , zambia to lilongwe , but are best avoided ( or done in stretches ) if 18 - 20 hours on a bus doesn ' t sound like your idea of a good time . there is also minibus from mbeya in tanzania to the border . from the border in malawi side , take a taxi to karonga . the cost is around mwk400 - 500 depending on negotiation . from karonga bus station , take a bus or minibus to other destinations in malawi . bus is cheaper than minibus . the easiest way take direct bus from dar es salaam in tanzania to mzuzu or lilongwe .\nhomosexuality is officially banned by the law , and homosexual and transgender couples should exercise discretion when traveling to malawi . it took a presidential pardon to release a couple recently arrested for\nhomosexuality\n( in reality , one of the persons involved was transgender ) and sentenced to 14 years of hard prison labour .\ndotted across malawi are remnants of former imperial occupiers , from the wide verandas of old tea planters ' houses in the south , to missionary churches at mua and likoma island ( pictured ) , and the sobering relics from the 1800s , when arab trader salim bin abdalla oversaw a large slave market at nkhotakota .\nthe lake is only part of malawi ' s charm . shrouded in a cotton - wool haze in malawi ' s deep south is the imposing mount mulanje , a impressive hunk of dark , twisted rock that looms 3 , 000m above the surrounding plains and tea plantations . mount mulanje is known locally as the\nisland in the sky\n. this is prime hiking territory : the mountain is criss - crossed by a clearly marked network of walking trails . the available routes last from one to several days and there ' s a collection of well - maintained huts along the trails in which travellers can spend the night .\nthere are high - level five - star resort hotels in some rural areas charging western prices . typical 5 star in blantyre / malawi would cost upwards of $ 220 / night if booked at the hotel itself ( oct 2017 ) ; even though some of them would run out of power on a hot night .\nunlike in kenya or south africa , malawi ' s nine national parks and wildlife reserves don ' t hold the promise of predator sightings , but they are also blissfully free of 4x4 traffic jams and they provide excellent opportunities to get close to wildlife on foot . elephant , hippo , zebra and antelope make appearances .\ncompared to its neighbours , the main roads in malawi are in surprisingly good shape and travel times between major destinations should be reasonable . the volume of traffic is low and most people drive reasonably slowly . road travel after dark is not advisable as road markings are poor to non - existent and not all cars have headlights .\nliwonde national park , 160km north of blantyre in southern malawi , is home to elephant herds , hippo , crocodile , zebra , antelope , hyena and more than 400 species of bird . it offers canoe safaris on the shire river . the park is also at the centre of a black rhino re - introduction programme ( urltoken ) .\non these borders we have swiftair manned offices on both sides and can offer a seamless service to clients who are transporting goods between these countries . we are able to offer transport and customs clearing services into namibia , botswana , lesotho , swaziland , mozambique , zimbabwe , malawi , zambia , angola and the democratic republic of congo drc .\nmalawians are in general extremely courteous , and a part of that courtesy is shaking hands , speaking softly , and referring to travellers and others with respect . malawians avoid rudeness . it is common for malawi men to hold hands when they ' ve gathered together to chat , and this shouldn ' t be given a sexual interpretation when it is encountered .\nprobably the best national coach services are provided by axa bus company . they have their main office building very close the the immigration department in lilongwe . they are also the only company with some sort of a timetable which they follow very well for malawian standards . axa coaches go to the bigger cities of malawi and generally don ' t stop in small towns .\nhandmade wood and soapstone carvings , wood and cane furniture , colourful textiles , pottery , beadwork have high standards - especially at the mua mission to the south of salima . they have their own shop and traditional musical instruments make good souvenirs throughout malawi . australians and new zealanders will need to factor in the fumigation and quarantine charges when they return home , though .\nthe cultural museum centre at karonga ( 00 265 1 362574 ; urltoken cmck ) , in the far north of malawi , highlights fossil discoveries in the rift valley , most famously a dinosaur skeleton ,\nmalawisaurus\n, up to 140 million years old . there ' s also the lower jaw of homo rudolfensis , a 2 . 5 - million - year - old man .\nfood options in the major cities of lilongwe and blantyre are good . fast food \u2014 to include burgers , pizza , and fried chicken \u2014 is very popular in malawi . for sit - down meals , ethnic eateries ( thanks to a significant ex - pat population ) are popular . do note that , in many restaurants , pork products are not served to accommodate the muslim population .\nthe african flying boats company has pledged to invest an additional k3billion ( $ 20 million ) into the airline over the next two years , and has also promised to introduce two new 30 passenger amphibian plans to their fleet . these will be used on services to some of the relatively smaller and understated lake malawi beach resorts in an exciting and innovative move to boost the region\u2019s tourism industry .\nmalawi\u2019s cuisine involves unique blend of recipes that include maize , dried fish , and pumpkin leaves . some restaurants offer the local dishes at low cheaper prices than the hotels in town and in the city . apart from the local cuisine , the western food dishes are also available . in case a tourist is muslim , he or she will never be served with pork meat in most restaurants .\nthis company acquired their vc10s through the merger with bua , getting four airframes as part of the deal . the vc10 ' s were repainted and given names of famous ' lochs ' in keeping with british caledonian tradition . they flew in this guise for three years , mainly on bcal ' s south american routes , after which they were sold off one by one . in 1971 fleet changes were announced , the company would rather standardise on the 707s , and a sales brochure was drawn up for the vc10 fleet . eventually , g - atdj went to the rae in february 1973 , g - asix to the omani government in october 1974 and g - asiw followed in november 1974 going to air malawi . g - arta ' s accident in 1972 sealed her fate before a potential new owner turned up . dave thaxter has set up a wonderful tribute website dedicated to british caledonian .\nto get into malawi from mozambique , in the south , one can take the bus from tete ( north - west mozambique ) to zobwe . after crossing , take another bus from the border to blantyre . this crossing is quite hectic , and it is closed at night , so one should plan on getting there early , and trying to keep it cool with all the border - hawkers .\nmalawi has both patriarchal and matriarchal ethnicities and cultures . in the cities , men tend to be more respected than women , but the reverse might be true in the rural villages depending on ethnicity . whites tend to be well - respected , a holdover from colonial times , but this is largely a malawian ' s way of being courteous . accept their hospitality . they are an exceptionally friendly people .\nunlike the general idea that minibuses fly over the road , ignoring every traffic sign . they are the slowest mode of transportation . in general , transport in malawi is slow , but it ' s not unheard of doing lilongwe to zomba in 7 or 8 hours on a minibus whereas most big buses do it in 5 to 6 hours . also , minibuses are more expensive than the big buses on longer distances .\nthe ruler of qatar felt that his position justified the use of an impressive vip transport and for this purpose g - arvj was put on a long - term wet lease to the qatar government . although not owned by them the aircraft did fly in gulf air colours , apparently she was sometimes used as a spare aircraft for their services . it provided an interesting posting for several boac ( by then british airways ) crews until it was returned to boac , and was sold to the raf as a spares source for the conversion program ."]}
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( achn ) among five cheap healthcare stocks to buy now\ncatalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . common stock ( cprx ) historical prices & data - urltoken\nsources : catalyst pharmaceuticals and filings with the u . s . securities and exchange commission .\ncatalyst pharmaceuticals announces publication of cpp - 115 clinical efficacy data for infantile spasm - bioflorida , inc .\ncompany contact patrick j . mcenany catalyst pharmaceuticals chief executive officer ( 305 ) 420 - 3200 pmcenany @ urltoken\ncatalyst pharmaceuticals inc\u2019s ( nasdaq : cprx ) : catalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . , a biopharmaceutical company , focuses on the development and commercialization of therapies for people with rare debilitating diseases . with the latest financial year lossread more . . .\ncatalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : cprx ) files sec prospectus - abn newswire ( @ abn _ newswire )\ncatalyst pharmaceuticals stock split history | www . stock split history . com | copyright \u00a9 2013 - 2018 , all rights reserved\nlooking at the catalyst pharmaceuticals stock 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 catalyst pharmaceuticals shares , starting with a $ 10 , 000 purchase of cprx , presented on a split - history - adjusted basis factoring in the complete catalyst pharmaceuticals stock split history .\ncoral gables - based catalyst pharmaceuticals is betting its future on a drug called firdapse , which is used to treat a rare neurological disease called lems .\nshe began taking firdapse , a new drug that was then being tested in clinical trials by coral gables - based catalyst pharmaceuticals , and saw dramatic improvement .\ncoral gables , fla . , june 13 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - catalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( catalyst ) ( nasdaq : cprx ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating , chronic . . .\ncatalyst pharmaceuticals reported a net loss for the second quarter of 2015 , but also said it expects to submit a new medication for federal drug administration approval in the fourth quarter of this year .\ncprx catalyst pharmaceutical partners inc . stock and investing information on stocktwits ( cprx )\npatrick mcenany is the ceo and co - founder of catalyst pharmaceuticals . the company is betting its future on a drug called firdapse , which is used to treat a rare neurological disease called lems .\ncoral gables , fla . , june 13 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - catalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( catalyst ) ( nasdaq : cprx ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating , chronic neuromuscular and neurological diseases , today\ncoral gables , fla . , may 31 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - catalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( catalyst ) ( nasdaq : cprx ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating , chronic neuromuscular and neurological diseases , today\ncoral gables , fla . , may 02 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - catalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( catalyst ) ( nasdaq : cprx ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating , chronic neuromuscular and neurological diseases , today\ncoral gables , fla . , may 09 , 2018 - - catalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating , chronic . . .\nhistorical stock splits for catalyst pharmaceuticals 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 .\nreata enrolls first patient in phase 3 catalyst trial of bardoxolone methyl in ctd - pah patients and reports positive interim data from ctd - pah patients in phase 2 lariat trial | reata pharmaceuticals , inc .\ncoral gables , fla . , april 24 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - catalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( catalyst ) ( nasdaq : cprx ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating , chronic neuromuscular and neurological diseases , today is\ncatalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( catalyst ) ( cprx ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating , chronic neuromuscular and neurological diseases , today announced the appointment of daniel j . brennan as chief commercial officer . mr . brennan will be responsible for leading the company\u2019s marketing , sales and commercial operations as catalyst prepares for a potential launch of firdapse\u00ae . \u201cwe are pleased to welcome dan to the catalyst team , as he brings extensive experience in leading the commercial efforts at biopharmaceutical companies , particularly those focused on orphan , neurological diseases , \u201d said patrick j . mcenany , chairman and chief executive officer of catalyst pharmaceuticals .\nthese analysts , plus piper jaffray , have all assigned \u201cbuy\u201d ratings to catalyst stock .\nhistorical daily stock prices for catalyst pharmaceuticals since 2006 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 catalyst pharmaceuticals ( cprx ) as of july 06 , 2018 is 3 . 29 .\n- - pdufa date set for november 28 , 2018 coral gables , fla . , may 29 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - catalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( catalyst ) ( nasdaq : cprx ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with . . .\nteva pharmaceuticals has agreed with procter & gamble to terminate the pgt healthcare partnership that they founded in 2011 to market otc medicines .\ncatalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . , may also evaluate that drug for the treatment of myasthenia gravis and other rare neuromuscular diseases . no clinical programs for these indications have yet been developed , the company stated in the prospectus .\n- - pdufa date set for november 28 , 2018 coral gables , fla . , may 29 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - catalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( catalyst ) ( nasdaq : cprx ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating , chronic neuromuscular\npivotal study sites in u . s . and italy coral gables , fla . , april 19 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - catalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( catalyst ) ( nasdaq : cprx ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating , chronic neuromuscular\nor successfully commercialized , and those other factors described in catalyst ' s annual report on form 10 - k for the fiscal year 2015 and its other filings with the u . s . securities and exchange commission ( sec ) , could adversely affect catalyst . copies of catalyst ' s filings with the sec are available from the sec , may be found on catalyst ' s website , or may be obtained upon request from catalyst . catalyst does not undertake any obligation to update the information contained herein , which speaks only as of this date .\nat catalyst pharmaceuticals , we understand that receiving a rare disease diagnosis can be extremely difficult . often patients feel isolated and hopeless . that\u2019s why we believe that , when you\u2019re battling a rare disease\u2014it\u2019s all about the company you keep .\ninvestor contact brian korb the trout group llc ( 646 ) 378 - 2923 media contact david schull russo partners ( 212 ) 845 - 4271 company contact patrick j . mcenany catalyst pharmaceuticals chief executive officer ( 305 ) 420 - 3200\nderek , i think your picture of catalyst pharmaceuticals is incomplete at best . they have licensed gaba - aminotransferase inhibitors from rick silverman\u2019s lab , and it looks like they are supporting preclinical studies with these compounds for ptsd and other disorders :\ncoral gables , fla . , may 10 , 2017 ( globe newswire ) - - catalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( catalyst ) ( nasdaq : cprx ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating neuromuscular and neurological diseases , today reported financial results for the first quarter ended march 31 , 2017 .\ncatalyst pharmaceutical partners signed a licensing deal with northwestern university for a potential new treatment for neurological diseases .\nsince 2011 , catalyst has raised about $ 86 . 4 million by selling shares to the public .\ntwo months ago the fda slapped a refuse to file letter on catalyst pharmaceuticals\u2019 ( $ cprx ) rare disease drug firdapse - - and the woe keeps raining down as the u . s . regulator now wants the biotech to undertake more trials .\ncurrent and historical pe ratio for catalyst pharmaceuticals ( cprx ) 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 catalyst pharmaceuticals ( cprx ) as of march 31 , 2018 is 0 . 00 .\nfriday , catalyst stock closed at $ 5 . 21 a share , down 1 cent from the previous day . the 52 - week range for catalyst was $ 2 . 14 to $ 5 . 30 .\n\u00a9 2018 reata pharmaceuticals , inc . all rights reserved . | sitemap | legal message | privacy policy | site designed and developed by agency creative .\ncatalyst also hit a bump in the road late last year when a small group of catalyst shareholders sued the company for damages , claiming that catalyst failed to disclose that another company \u2014 jacobus \u2014 was testing a drug biologically equivalent to firdapse . that omission caused them to lose money on the stock in 2013 , they claimed \u2014 although catalyst shares in the five years leading up to year - end 2014 have increased significantly .\ncoral gables , fla . , march 29 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - catalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : cprx ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating , chronic neuromuscular and . . .\ncoral gables , fla . , march 12 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - catalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : cprx ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating , chronic neuromuscular and . . .\ncoral gables , fla . , aug . 09 , 2017 ( globe newswire ) - - catalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( catalyst ) ( nasdaq : cprx ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating neuromuscular and neurological diseases , today reported financial results for the second quarter ended june 30 , 2017 and provided a corporate update .\ncoral gables , fla . , feb . 28 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - catalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : cprx ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating , chronic neuromuscular and . . .\nthis prospectus offering is part of the company\u2019s shelf registration statement declared effective by the sec on march 19 , 2014 . that enabled it to periodically sell its stock shares in the aggregate of $ 33 , 842 , 512 , catalyst pharmaceuticals said in the new prospectus filing .\ncoral gables , fla . , march 29 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - catalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : cprx ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating , chronic neuromuscular and neurological diseases , today announced its\ncoral gables , fla . , march 12 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - catalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : cprx ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating , chronic neuromuscular and neurological diseases , today announced that\nthanks for posting links . loathsome individuals all . my sentiment is that if readers find the actions and behavior of catalyst pharmaceuticals\u2019 executive management , bos , and sab professionally and ethically objectionable ( certainly do ) , then make their lives as difficult and as uncomfortable as legally permissible .\ncatalyst pharmaceuticals has announced they are offering an expanded access program ( eap ) for firdapse\u2122 ( amifampridine phosphate tablets equivalent to 10 mg amifampridine ) . eligible patients will be part of a phase iv open label study the company is conducting as they complete the submission requirements for regulatory approval .\nor catalyst could decide that it can\u2019t afford to move ahead , and investors could lose tens of millions of dollars .\ninvestors focus will be on pipeline and regulatory updates during catalyst ' s ( cprx ) fourth - quarter earnings call .\ncatalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( catalyst ) ( cprx ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating , chronic neuromuscular and neurological diseases , today announced that the company will be presenting at the jefferies 2018 global healthcare conference , in new york . patrick j . mcenany , catalyst\u2019s chief executive officer and steven miller , ph . d . , chief scientific officer / coo , will provide an overview of the company and its key programs on wednesday , june 6 at 8 : 00 am et .\ninvestor contact brian korb the trout group llc ( 646 ) 378 - 2923 company contact patrick j . mcenany catalyst pharmaceuticals chief executive officer ( 305 ) 420 - 3200 media contacts david schull matt middleman , m . d . russo partners ( 212 ) 845 - 4271 ( 212 ) 845 - 4272\nfor many years , mcenany was an executive in the pharmaceuticals industry . he had been chairman and chief executive office of miami - based royce laboratories inc . , and oversaw its merger with watson pharmaceuticals of california . after the merger , he was president of royce , then a wholly owned subsidiary of watson , and vice president for corporate development at watson .\n- - company to host quarterly conference call at 8 : 30 am et tomorrow coral gables , fla . , may 09 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - catalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : cprx ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating ,\ncatalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( catalyst ) ( cprx ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating , chronic neuromuscular and neurological diseases , today announced that it will release first quarter 2018 financial results after market close on wednesday , may 9 , 2018 . further , catalyst management will host an investment - community conference call at 8 : 30 a . m . et on thursday , may 10 , 2018 to discuss the financial results and to provide a corporate update . a webcast replay will be available on the catalyst website for 30 days following the call by visiting the investor page of the company ' s website at www . catalystpharma . com .\ncatalyzed reactions can be broadly characterized into two categories : heterogeneous and homogeneous . in heterogeneous reactions , the phase of catalyst is different from that of reactants , i . e . solid , liquid or gas . however , it can also mean that the miscibility of the catalyst is different from the reaction mixture too . with homogeneous reactions , the catalyst and other reactants are the same phase and are miscible with one another . the type of reaction will have implications for the recovery of the catalyst post - reaction .\nanalysts from two other investment advisory firms , suntrust robinson humphrey and mlv & co . , also have assigned \u201cbuy\u201d ratings to catalyst . thompson / first call reported this month that four analysts cover catalyst , and all four currently have a \u201cbuy\u201d rating on the stock .\nnot sure i\u2019d get that worked up about this . catalyst is running a phase 3 trial . they are putting money into this .\nat june 30 , 2017 , catalyst had cash and cash equivalents and short - term investments of $ 35 . 1 million and no debt . catalyst believes that its existing capital resources will be sufficient to support its planned operations through at least the next 12 months .\nat march 31 , 2017 , catalyst had cash and cash equivalents and short - term investments of $ 36 . 5 million and no debt . catalyst believes that its existing capital resources will be sufficient to support its planned operations through at least the next 12 months .\nwhen the drug failed to work on cocaine addicts during clinical trials , catalyst lost millions of dollars and saw its shares plummet in 2012 .\ninvestors apparently agree . in february , catalyst raised about $ 34 . 7 million by selling 11 . 5 million shares of its stock .\ncatalyst has said however that , should it gain approval , it will discount the drug heavily if a patient struggles substantially to pay it .\ncatalyst is a small biopharmaceutical company that finds and develops drugs to treat rare diseases , a business that requires large investments and carries a high level of risk . although it currently does not sell any drugs , the company has invested heavily in developing one new compound \u2014 called firdapse \u2014 for treating two rare and debilitating neurological diseases . catalyst will soon apply to the u . s . food and drug administration ( fda ) for approval to sell firdapse in north america . if the fda grants approval , catalyst expects to begin selling this new drug sometime next year . the company is also developing another new drug to treat other rare medical conditions such as infantile spasms and tourette syndrome . the fda defines rare diseases or disorders as those affecting less than 200 , 000 people in the united states . the company , originally founded as catalyst pharmaceutical partners inc . , recently changed its name to catalyst pharmaceuticals inc .\ncatalyst is designed to detect a minimum treatment effect of 12 . 5 meters assuming a standard deviation of 50 meters . the observed treatment effect in the lariat ctd - pah subgroup analyses , both with and without the anemic patients included , is larger than the minimally detectable treatment effect in catalyst . further , the pooled standard deviation observed in lariat of 37 meters is lower than the estimated standard deviation of 50 meters in catalyst .\nrountree , for example , received firdapse at no charge under catalyst\u2019s phase iii clinical trial and currently obtains it under the company\u2019s expanded access program .\nas a development - stage specialty pharmaceutical company , catalyst had no revenues in either the first quarter of 2017 or the first quarter of 2016 .\nnow catalyst is poised to face the final hurdle in the fda process : applying for new drug approval ( nda ) . to succeed , catalyst must submit data proving conclusively to regulators that firdapse is safe to use on patients . the company expects to do that this summer or early fall .\ninvestment advisory firm suntrust robinson humphrey recently predicted that catalyst will price firdapse at $ 70 , 000 to $ 100 , 000 per year per patient . another equity research firm , mlv & co . , predicted that catalyst could charge between $ 150 , 000 to $ 200 , 000 per year .\nmajor pharmaceutical companies like merck , bayer and pfizer spend most of their research money \u2014 estimated by the pharmaceuticals industry to have totaled more than $ 51 billion last year \u2014 on new drugs targeting large population groups .\nhuckel , who died in december , also had a long career in the pharmaceutical sector . he earned his medical degree from the university of vienna and worked in the hoechst group for 29 years . he retired in 1993 as chairman of the board of hoechst - roussel pharmaceuticals inc . , and he was a member of the rockefeller university council as well as catalyst\u2019s board .\ncoral gables - based catalyst pharmaceuticals , which trades on the nasdaq exchange under the symbol cprx , lost $ 15 . 5 million last year and nearly $ 12 . 2 million in 2013 . these losses resulted mostly from large investments in research and development for a drug to treat a rare autoimmune neurological disease called lems ( lambert - eaton myasthenic syndrome ) and other neurological disorders .\nand its development by publicly traded catalyst throws a spotlight on the way orphan drugs are readied for the federal approval they need before they can hit the marketplace .\naccording to biopharmguy , a national website that provides a data base on pharmaceutical companies in each state , florida has more than 120 biotech , pharmaceutical and life sciences companies . the list includes catalyst , bio - tissue , beckman - coulter , teva and noven pharmaceuticals in the miami area . the fda will not comment on whether any of these companies are seeking approval of a new drug .\ncoral gables , fla . , feb . 27 , 2017 ( globe newswire ) - - catalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : cprx ) , ( catalyst ) a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating diseases , today announced that it has joined forces with 30 million americans and health care advocates around the world for rare disease day\u00ae on february 28 . rare disease day is an annual awareness day dedicated to elevating public understanding of rare diseases and calling attention to the special challenges they present to patients and families .\nduncan , and his research analyst associate at piper jaffray , roy buchanan , ph . d . , recommend that investors buy catalyst stock , with an \u201coverweight\u201d rating .\nas a development - stage biopharmaceutical company , catalyst had no revenues in either the second quarter of 2017 and 2016 or the first six months of 2017 and 2016 .\ncoral gables , fla . , september 19 , 2016 ( globe newswire ) - - catalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : cprx ) , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating diseases , today announced that the journal of epilepsy & behavior case reports has accepted for publication a case report on the efficacy of cpp - 115 in a child with refractory infantile spasms .\nthe corporate chain reaction that eventually led catalyst to obtain the rights to the drug in north america started when eusa pharma first acquired development rights from the french hospital group .\nirving , texas , oct . 06 , 2016 ( globe newswire ) - - reata pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : reta ) (\nreata\nor\nthe company\n) today announced that it has enrolled the first patient into its phase 3 trial ( catalyst ) to evaluate the efficacy and safety of bardoxolone methyl in patients with connective tissue disease - associated pulmonary arterial hypertension ( ctd - pah ) .\ntoday , urltoken takes a close look at the following generic drugs stocks : catalent inc . ( nyse : ctlt ) , catalyst pharmaceuticals inc . ( nasdaq : cprx ) , collegium pharmaceutical inc . ( nasdaq : coll ) , and diplomat pharmacy inc . ( nyse : dplo ) . generic pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturers develop prescription and over - the - counter drug products that are used to prevent or treat illnesses in humans or animals .\nas required for all prescription drugs seeking approval for commercial use in the united states , firdapse has completed all the necessary steps . biomarin and catalyst carried out four different phase i studies . biomarin started the phase iii clinical trial , which was taken over and completed successfully by catalyst . in this case , the fda did not require a phase ii , but rather one , well - controlled pivotal study ( in catalyst\u2019s case , phase iii ) and other supportive evidence because of orphan drug designation and the very small number of patients with lems .\npatrick j . mcenany has been chief executive officer and a director of catalyst since its formation in january 2002 . in 2006 he became chairman , president and chief executive officer . from 1991 to april of 1997 , mr . mcenany was chairman and chief executive officer of royce laboratories , inc . from 1997 to 1998 , after the merger of royce into watson pharmaceuticals , inc . , mr . mcenany served as president of the wholly - owned royce laboratories subsidiary and vice president of corporate development for watson pharmaceuticals , inc . from 1993 through 1997 , he also served as vice chairman and director of the national association of pharmaceutical manufacturers . he currently serves on the board of directors for the jackson memorial hospital foundation .\nnew york , new york , 08 : 30 est feb 22 , 2017 ( networknewswire ) \u2013 catalyst pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : cprx ) on january 10 , 2017 , filed with the sec a prospectus ( urltoken ) for the sale in the aggregate of $ 33 , 842 , 512 of its common stock . the use of proceeds will be to fund both clinical and non - clinical studies of its product candidates and for general working capital .\nbiomarin ( $ bmrn ) has marketed the drug in europe since 2009 , and , in out - licensing firdapse to catalyst in 2012 , took a $ 5 million stake in the biotech .\nsolvent extraction , nanofiltration , chemical precipitation , and adsorption are catalyst recovery techniques typically employed in industrial and pharmaceutical processes . nanofiltration recovery is used only with homogeneous processes and catalysts are immediately re - used in the liquid phase . therefore , nanofiltration is not particularly amenable to incineration and recovery of the catalysts for later use . solvent extraction and chemical precipitation tend to be somewhat non - specific and can lead to yield losses of the api . adsorptive recovery techniques can include materials such as activated carbon and ion exchange resins to recover either homogeneous catalysts , or homogeneous ligand and / or leachate . with a homogeneous catalyst , the carbon or resin will selectively absorb the catalyst . the catalyst is then stripped from the adsorbent for reuse or sent to a recovery specialist for incineration and recovery . for a homogeneous ligand and / or leachate , a fragment of a heterogeneous catalyst is shed and then dissolved in the phase where the chemical transformation is taking place . the catalyst is filtered from the batch and the ligand and and / or leachate that remains in solution is removed via resin or carbon treatment . whichever is the case , the spent heterogeneous catalyst ( or carbon used to scrub the batch of catalyst leachates , ligands , and / or impurities ) is washed with fresh solvent . these solvents can vary widely from process to process in pharmaceutical production , but typical organic solvents used in synthesis are mtbe , dichloromethane , tetrahydrofuran ( thf ) , 2 - methyl thf , acetonitrile , toluene , acetone , methanol , ethanol , ethyl acetate , or water .\n1 statements made in this press release include a non - gaap financial measure . such information is provided as additional information and not as an alternative to catalyst ' s financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ( gaap ) . this non - gaap financial measure is intended to enhance an overall understanding of catalyst ' s current financial performance . catalyst believes that the non - gaap financial measure presented in this press release provides investors and prospective investors with an alternative method for assessing catalyst ' s operating results in a manner that catalyst believes is focused on the performance of ongoing operations and provides a more consistent basis for comparison between periods . the non - gaap financial measure in this press release excludes from the calculation of net loss the expense ( or the income ) associated with the change in fair value of the liability - classified warrants . non - gaap net loss per share is calculated by dividing non - gaap net loss by the weighted average common shares outstanding .\nshould firdapse not make it through this final step , catalyst might consider taking another gamble , this time on the success of other drugs it has in development , and raise millions in new capital .\ncatalyst also came under criticism from a writer at thestreet , an online publication that provides financial news and analysis . in its articles , thestreet accused catalyst of \u201cprofiteering , \u201d saying it will charge lems patients $ 60 , 000 to $ 80 , 000 a year for firdapse if it receives fda approval . it also suggested that jacobus would seek fda approval for its version of the lems drug .\ncatalyst pharmaceutical partners inc . ( nasdaq : cprx ) said its oral potassium channel blocker firdapse amifampridine met the co - primary endpoints in a phase iii trial to treat lambert - eaton . . .\navailability in the united states , both the phosphate and the free base have completed clinical trials to treat lems . both formulations are available to lems patients in the u . s . : the free base is available to patients with lems and congenital myasthenic syndromes under a compassionate distribution program by jacobus pharmaceutical company , and the phosphate salt is available to lems patients under an expanded access program by catalyst pharmaceuticals . patients must be diagnosed with lems or congenital myasthenic syndrome and meet appropriate inclusion criteria .\nbrian elsbernd joined catalyst in february 2016 as the senior vice president of legal and compliance . prior to joining catalyst , mr . elsbernd was senior director of us healthcare compliance at mallinckrodt pharmaceuticals , a growing us specialty pharmaceutical business . from its inception , he led their healthcare compliance and business ethics program while also managing multiple other legal and business functions . previously , mr . elsbernd was an associate at proskauer rose llp , within its health care practice group , representing healthcare providers nationwide in matters pertaining to regulatory and administrative law , transactional matters , litigation , and reimbursement issues . mr . elsbernd earned his law degree from saint louis university school of law and his undergraduate degree at the university of illinois .\ncatalyst launched a clinical trial for cpp - 109 \u2013 its version of vigabatrin \u2013 to treat cocaine addition , but it stopped the study in may when it failed to find any statistical significance in curing patients .\ncatalyst pharmaceuticals is a development stage biopharmaceutical company which is developing cpp - 115 to treat reduced gabaergic signaling - associated neurological conditions , such as tourette\u2019s and post - traumatic stress disorder . the fda has designated cpp - 115 orphan drug status in the u . s . for the treatment of infantile spasms . in europe , for the treatment of west syndrome , it has been granted e . u . orphan medicinal product designation . in addition , the company is also developing a generic version of sabril\u00ae ( vigabatrin ) .\na graph published in catalyst\u2019s 2014 annual report indicated that $ 100 invested in catalyst shares at the end of december 2009 would have been worth $ 471 . 73 at the end of dec . 2014 . in comparison , $ 100 invested in the same period in the nasdaq composite index would have been worth $ 223 . 74 , in the russell microcap $ 211 . 34 and in the nasdaq biotechnology index $ 379 . 71 .\ncatalyst is also developing cpp - 115 to treat refractory infantile spasms , and possibly refractory tourette ' s disorder . cpp - 115 has been granted u . s . orphan drug designation for the treatment of infantile spasms by the fda and has been granted e . u . orphan medicinal product designation for the treatment of west syndrome by the european commission . in addition , catalyst is developing a generic version of sabril\u00ae ( vigabatrin ) .\ncurrently 16 , up from eight last year . catalyst plans to add more professional staff in anticipation of a new drug launch in 2016 . the company contracts outside laboratories and institutions to conduct clinical trials and other studies .\nhis investment firm and others are optimistic that catalyst will obtain fda approval to market firdapse in north america to about 900 neuromuscular specialist and will be able to obtain substantial revenues to cover their past investments and financial losses .\ncatalyst pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating diseases , including lambert - eaton myasthenic syndrome ( lems ) , congenital myasthenic syndromes ( cms ) , infantile spasms , and tourette ' s disorder . firdapse\u00ae has received breakthrough therapy designation from the u . s . food and drug administration ( fda ) for the treatment of lems and orphan drug designation for lems , cms and myasthenia gravis . firdapse is the first and only approved drug in europe for symptomatic treatment in adults with lems .\ncatalyst pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare debilitating diseases , including lambert - eaton myasthenic syndrome ( lems ) , congenital myasthenic syndromes ( cms ) , infantile spasms , and tourette ' s disorder . firdapse\u00ae for the treatment of lems has received breakthrough therapy designation from the u . s . food and drug administration ( fda ) and orphan drug designation for lems , cms and mysthenia gravis . firdapse is the first and only approved drug in europe for symptomatic treatment in adults with lems .\ncatalyst has not yet released its projected price for firdapse , which is sold by biomarin in europe for an annual cost of about $ 60 , 000 a patient . but like other orphan drugs , it won\u2019t be cheap .\napproval this year would come about six years after biomarin acquired the rights to the drug , which it called firdapse , and began clinical trials , and three years after catalyst continued the clinical trials , which concluded last year .\nas it moves closer to firdapse\u2019s final review for commercial use , however , catalyst is dealing with some thorny problems . among those is a potential challenge from a family - owned pharmaceutical company based in princeton , n . j .\njacobus pharmaceutical co . inc . produces 3 , 4 - dap in a formulation different from catalyst ' s firdapse . jacobus has conducted clinical trials and is providing the drug to lems patients as part of an expanded access program .\ncatalyst has zero revenues because it doesn\u2019t sell anything \u2014 as yet . still , the company has raised tens of millions of dollars through public stock offerings in recent years and stock analysts have assigned a \u201cbuy\u201d rating to its shares .\nbehind every discovery , there are people who we must praise . behind every business decision , there are also people . let\u2019s not talk about catalyst pharmaceuticals , but about the fine people who want to transform the treatment of lems and cms . the board of directors : urltoken the c - level management : urltoken the scientific advisory board ( academic mds who treat lems , check for any of your colleagues you might want to have a talk with ) : urltoken let\u2019s see how well mcenany likes being as well - recognized for his contributions to medicine as shkreli .\nmcenany and hubert huckel , m . d . , established catalyst in 2002 to develop a drug that held promise for treating cocaine addiction , using their own savings and money from friends and family to fund the then - private company .\nfirdapse has already been approved for sale in the european union and is being produced and sold there by another u . s . pharmaceutical firm , california - based biomarin , which sold the firdapse north america rights to catalyst in 2012 .\nthe drug is also being studied in patients with musk - antibody positive myasthenia gravis and this year , catalyst also expects to complete a clinical trial of firdapse for pediatric patients with cms . the fda\u2019s request does not affect these trials .\nhistorically , adsorption techniques for catalyst recovery have involved activated carbon . carbon is well characterized , it is relatively inexpensive and it is relatively effective in removing spent catalysts from process streams . however , carbon suffers from several drawbacks . first , it can be difficult to handle and filter from the process stream . this is usually overcome by operating the removal process with pre - packed carbon cartridges . the second , and more difficult , drawback is the non - specific adsorptive nature of carbon . carbon will remove the catalyst , but it will also bind a percentage of the api . this leads to yield losses and increased production costs . the selective removal of the catalyst would be a more attractive adsorption option .\nlexington , mass . - - ( business wire ) - - may 10 , 2017 - - inotek pharmaceuticals corporation ( nasdaq : itek ) , a clinical - stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery , development and commercialization of therapies for ocular diseases , today reported financial results and operational highlights for the quarter ended march 31 , 2017 .\nsome financial analysts who have watched as firdapse has wended its way through the regulatory process are excited by the drug\u2019s possibilities and have given catalyst a \u201cbuy\u201d rating because of that . doctors who treat lems patients are also generally positive about it .\nit is not clear how far along jacobus may be in seeking fda approval for its lems drug . but in recent reports to investors , two analysts who cover catalyst said they did not view jacobus as a likely threat to firdapse\u2019s approval .\nfor 78 - year - old tony , 3 , 4 dap \u2014 which can be obtained at low cost from compounding pharmacies or for free through a compassionate - use program supported by a small privately held company , jacobus pharmaceuticals \u2014 is a lifesaver . but for catalyst , the pharmaceutical company that purchased the north american rights to a slightly modified formulation of 3 , 4 dap ( firdapse ) in 2012 , the drug represented a market opportunity to the tune of $ 300 million to $ 900 million annually ( $ 60 , 000 to $ 100 , 000 or more per patient ) .\ncatalyst shares surged 53 cents , or 115 percent , to 99 cents in midday trading . the 52 - week high was $ 4 . 34 on aug . 29 , 2008 . the 52 - week low was 39 cents on july 23 .\nthere are plenty of opportunities to invest in healthcare stocks , as there are thousands of companies , ranging from big and well - established pharmaceuticals that also pay substantial dividends , to small , emerging companies without any products on the market or revenue , but backed by their research into novelty therapies for various illnesses . when looking for healthcare stocks [ \u2026 ]\nshin j . oh , an alabama neurologist who has been seeing lems patients for more than 30 years , is more enthusiastic : he sees firdapse as an important new drug for treating lems . he became a consultant for catalyst about a month ago .\nif firdapse is approved by the fda , catalyst will work with eap physicians to help their patients understand how to transition to the approved drug and make sure all patients who need firdapse have access to the drug , regardless of their ability to pay .\ncatalyst is also developing cpp - 115 to treat infantile spasms , epilepsy and other neurological conditions associated with reduced gabaergic signaling , like post - traumatic stress disorder and tourette ' s disorder . cpp - 115 has been granted u . s . orphan drug designation for the treatment of infantile spasms by the fda and has been granted e . u . orphan medicinal product designation for the treatment of west syndrome by the european commission . in addition , catalyst is developing a generic version of sabril\u00ae ( vigabatrin ) .\nthe company believes it currently has enough cash to launch firdapse commercially next year , when it expects to receive the fda\u2019s approval : as of march 31 , 2015 , catalyst reported it had more than $ 41 million on hand in cash and cash equivalents .\na big reason why catalyst found firdapse an attractive investment was that the drug had already been studied and tested . other companies that owned the rights to 3 , 4 dap before 2012 also had spent millions assembling 57 pre - clinical studies , in addition to early clinical studies . the fda also was aware that firdapse has been sold in the european union since 2010 . these facts enabled catalyst to greatly reduce the amount of time and money a company would typically spend on preliminary research for a drug in development .\nand don\u2019t forget catalyst took some risk bringing this in front of the fda . sure there is some data to suggest the srug works , but what if the trial failed ? they\u2019re out probably a few millions dollars . you need to reward the risks taken !\nother new drugs in catalyst\u2019s pipeline : cpp - 115 , which appears to be useful in treating infantile spasms , epilepsy , tourette syndrome and post traumatic stress disorder ( ptsd ) ; and cpp - 109 , which also may be useful in treating ptsd and tourette\u2019s .\nthe drug has however proved controversial . as thestreet ' s adam feuerstein has previously reported , a family - owned outfit called jacobus pharmaceuticals has been giving away doses of 3 , 4 - dap - - a treatment similar to firdapse - - for more than 20 years . that drug has never secured fda approval and thus can ' t be sold legally in the u . s .\ncatalyst ceo patrick mcenany said in a news release that the gaba aminotransferase inhibitors have been 200 times more potent than cpp - 109 in initial lab tests . he said they could lead to a more powerful drug with fewer of vigabatrin\u2019s side effects , such as impaired vision .\n\u201cour mission is to develop treatments for rare neurological diseases like lems , and firdapse fit our model , \u201d patrick mcenany , chairman , ceo and co - founder of catalyst . \u201cto do this , a lot of money has to be invested in r & d . \u201d\n\u201ccatalyst is a business , but we got into this business to help people , \u201d mcenany said . \u201cif small companies like ours don ' t take the financial risks to develop drugs for rare diseases , the big pharma companies aren\u2019t going to not fill the gap . \u201d\ncatalyst says that firdapse , a tablet , dramatically relieves symptoms , as it did for rountree . it has benign side effects , the company says , and is more stable than another version of 3 , 4 - dap made by a different company , which requires refrigeration .\nabout inotek pharmaceuticals corporation inotek pharmaceuticals is a clinical - stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery , development and commercialization of therapies for glaucoma and other eye diseases . the company\u2019s lead product candidate , trabodenoson , is a first - in - class selective adenosine mimetic currently in phase 3 development . trabodenoson was developed in inotek\u2019s laboratories and is designed to restore the eye\u2019s natural pressure control mechanism . additionally , the company is evaluating the potential for selective adenosine mimetics to address optic neuropathies and other degenerative retinal diseases , including naion , and to improve the patho - physiology associated with dry eye disease . for more information , please visit urltoken . the inclusion of our website address here and elsewhere in this press release does not include or incorporate by reference the information on our website into this press release .\ntwo research analysts at piper jaffray investment research , charles duncan and roy buchanan , also believe that catalyst is on track for firdapse approval ; they also believe that the drug has the potential to treat another rare disease , congential myasthenic syndrome ( cms ) , and perhaps other disorders .\nreata pharmaceuticals , inc . , is a clinical - stage biopharmaceutical company that develops novel therapeutics for patients with serious or life - threatening diseases by targeting molecular pathways involved in the regulation of cellular energy production and inflammation . our two most advanced clinical candidates ( bardoxolone methyl and omaveloxolone ) target important transcription factors , called nrf2 and nf - \u00ee\u00bab , to restore mitochondrial function , reduce oxidative stress , and resolve inflammation .\ncatalyst said it expects to win approval for the drug next year , and some financial analysts are excited about its possibilities . doctors have also spoken positively about the drug . but an fda denial could spell big trouble for the publicly traded firm and mean that it spent millions of dollars in vain .\ncatalyst plans to submit the drug for fda approval in the fourth quarter of 2015 . firdapse is designed to treat lambert - eaton myasthenic syndrome , or lems \u2014 a rare and sometimes fatal autoimmune neuromuscular disease that affects about 3 , 000 people in the u . s . , according to the company .\nwith the initiation of catalyst , we have brought bardoxolone methyl one step closer to ctd - pah patients who respond poorly to currently available therapies , have a high mortality rate , and are in need of new therapeutic options ,\nsaid warren huff , reata ' s chief executive officer and president .\nbardoxolone methyl has a novel mechanism of action that has the potential to complement current vasodilator therapy by addressing the bioenergetic impairment and chronic inflammation that are key features of ctd - pah . we are looking forward to working with the trial investigators and coordinators and the pah clinical community as we conduct catalyst .\n\u201cwe were able to show definite benefits with firdapse among lems patients , \u201d said oh , who was an independent researcher on the phase iii clinical trials of firdapse conducted for catalyst on lems patients at 13 clinical sites in the u . s . and europe . \u201cthis drug will make a difference for patients . \u201d\ni\u2019ve been blaming the fda for providing incentives to do this sort of thing , so this latest news is interesting . the agency has sent catalyst a rare refusal - to - file letter for their drug , saying that the application was incomplete . further details are lacking , but this is potentially an interesting development .\ncatalyst agreed to a $ 3 . 5 million settlement last november to dismiss the class action lawsuit , which was covered by its insurance carrier . at the time , mcenany said the company believed it would have prevailed in court but decided to settle to \u201cavoid potential costs of continued litigation\u201d and disrupting the company and its management .\nopiant pharmaceuticals , inc . (\nopiant\n) ( opnt ) , a specialty pharmaceutical company developing pharmacological treatments for addictions , today announced the appointment of richard j . daly as a non - executive director and a member of the audit committee . mr . daly has supported the successful launch of 10 drugs during a 27 - year career in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry . with his appointment , the opiant board now consists of six members , four of whom are independent .\nfirdapse is one of a group of specialized \u201corphan drugs\u201d being developed across the country to treat rare diseases , mostly by small pharmaceutical companies like catalyst . its chemical name is a mouthful : amifampridine phosphate , or 3 , 4 - dap . it is an organic compound first synthesized by researchers at a paris hospital center more than three decades ago .\nthere is no cost to patients who are eligible . catalyst pharmaceutical has stated they will absorb all costs and the drug firdapse will be shipped to the patient\u2019s home on a periodic basis ( usually 90 days\u2019 supply ) . costs for other diagnostic tests or routine medical treatment will need to be covered by the patient\u2019s insurance or at the patient\u2019s expense .\nthe method of statistical analysis for the catalyst primary endpoint is the placebo - corrected change from baseline in 6mwd to the end - of - treatment at 24 weeks . this method allows for greater separation in 6mwd values between active and placebo groups assuming improved efficacy over time , which was observed in the ctd - pah patients in lariat ( figure 1 ) .\nsince 2011 , catalyst has raised $ 86 . 4 million dollars by selling shares to the public . currently the largest shareholders are institutional and mutual fund investors : baker brothers advisors ; point72 asset management ; consonance capital management ; broadfin capital and federated kauffman fund , according to yahoo ! finance . fifteen other institutional investors hold stakes , and mcenany is also a large shareholder .\ncatalyst continues to support patient organizations that provide disease awareness for lambert - eaton myasthenic syndrome ( lems ) and congenital myasthenic syndromes ( cms ) . these are rare diseases in which patients are often misdiagnosed with other diseases prior to getting a definitive diagnosis , thus educating the patient and physicians at medical congresses is an important outreach to the rare disease community to facilitate proper and prompt diagnoses .\nanother analyst concurred . \u201cwe expect catalyst to file for approval of firdapse by the fourth quarter of this year and receive regulatory approval by mid - 2016 , paving the way for a second - half 2016 launch of the drug in the united states , \u201d said raghuram selvaraju , a researcher at mlv & co . , an investment bank and institutional broker dealer , in a recent report .\ncatalyst management will host an investment - community conference call and webcast at 8 : 30 a . m . edt on thursday , august 10 th , 2017 to discuss the financial results and provide a corporate update . investors who wish to participate in the conference call may do so by dialing ( 877 ) 407 - 8912 for domestic and canadian callers or ( 201 ) 689 - 8059 for international callers . those interested in listening to the conference call live via the internet may do so by visiting the investors page of the company ' s website at urltoken and clicking on the webcast link on the investors home page . a webcast replay will be available on the catalyst website for 30 days following the call by visiting the investor page of the company ' s website at urltoken .\ncatalyst management will host an investment - community conference call and webcast at 8 : 30 a . m . edt on thursday , may 11 th , 2017 to discuss the financial results and provide a corporate update . investors who wish to participate in the conference call may do so by dialing ( 877 ) 407 - 8912 for domestic and canadian callers or ( 201 ) 689 - 8059 for international callers . those interested in listening to the conference call live via the internet may do so by visiting the investors page of the company ' s website at urltoken and clicking on the webcast link on the investors home page . a webcast replay will be available on the catalyst website for 30 days following the call by visiting the investor page of the company ' s website at urltoken ."]}
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", "topic": 7}], "title": "nixon ( company )", "paragraphs": ["pass company administered road test . must follow company work and safety policies . cdl drivers needed for growing oilfield service company . . . .\na canadian company has acquired nixon & co . inc . , an insurance adjustment and claims management company base in des peres .\ncopyright nixon williams 2018 . all rights reserved . nixon williams ltd is a company registered in england & wales . company registration number 3120233 . cookies * | privacy policy\nscm expands into the united states with the acquisition of nixon & company , inc .\nthe company history page lists out the major events in chronological order for killick nixon ltd .\nthe nixon company incorporated \u2022 po box 51977 , 161 main street , indian orchard , massachusetts \u2022 413 . 543 . 3701 \u00a9 2014 the nixon company , inc . \u2022 all rights reserved\nensure that all assigned processes are completed on time & according to company standard . monitor work performance for compliance with company and department . . .\nwhat makes nixon different . nixon uniform service & medical wear is an equal opportunity employer . support company growth objectives and maximize existing . . .\nfor nixon , this transaction is great news , especially when its parent company is going through serious financial strain .\nandy laats ( left ) and chad dinenna , co - founders of encinitas - based nixon , bought back the company from billabong last year . nixon\nyou should also consider the implications if your company was deemed to be a closed investment company ( cic ) ; this is unlikely to be the case but would be the case if the company was not \u2018wholly or mainly\u2019 a trading company . cic\u2019s are subject to the main rate of corporation tax , currently 19 % .\nclaim management , inc . and nixon and company are privately held and headquartered in st . louis , missouri . \u00a9 2011 , cmi - nixon , inc .\nwe launched our company vision & values - this determined who we are and what we stand for as a company . you can read more about this here . . .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 pr newswire association llc . all rights reserved . a cision company .\nsuccessfully oversees the company aftermarket service division , including coaching and development ; nixon power services is an affirmative action and equal . . .\nnixon medical is an equal opportunity employer . _ . support company growth objectives and maximize existing account revenue through all revenue generating . . .\nafter winning a cable contract in the leeds / bradford area , the company opened a bradford depot .\nin the absence of certainty , billabong has proceeded with the partial sale of nixon in order to stabilise its balance sheet ,\nthe company said .\ngear motions \u2013 nixon gear division , a successful , growing progressive iso 9000 registered company seeks a full time customer service / purchasing coordinator on . . .\nthis option is pretty self explanatory and involves doing nothing with the company money other than leaving it in the company account where it can earn interest ( probably at very low levels in the current climate ) .\nnixon medical is an eeo / affirmative action employer . from trusted nixon medical laundry services to reliable nixon medical customer service , the management of . . .\nnixon hire named ' company of the year ' in the journal newspaper business awards . to be recognised for such an award which saw nixon hire compete against businesses from all industries was a real highlight ! !\nin addition to 90 watch models sold in 80 countries worldwide , nixon also produces accessories and audio equipment and sponsors the nixon surf challenge and the nixon jibfest .\nthe first point to consider is how much of the company\u2019s cash is available to invest , declare as dividends etc . and how much needs to be retained in the company to pay the various liabilities as they fall due . it would be wise to only consider the retained profits of the company and not the actual cash in the bank due to the fact that there is normally cash accumulating in the company account to pay vat and paye on a quarterly basis and corporation tax on an annual basis ( normally 9 months after the company\u2019s year end ) .\nour recession busting initiatives nixon hire middle east , nixon hire extra and nixon hire direct were established . the unique services provided by our dedicated teams - sourcing and crosshire from nixon hire extra and bespoke managed service from nixon hire direct - remain an integral part of our business today .\ngear motions - nixon gear division , a successful , growing progressive iso 9000 registered company seeks a full time cnc machinist for a full time set - up . . .\n.\nscm studied the u . s . market closely before deciding that this was both the right time , and nixon the right company , to begin our expansion into\nnixon inc . was created by andy laats and chad dinenna in 1997 as a company that would express individual lifestyles through fashionable watches and other accessories . nixon also supports and sponsors some of the top tier action sports events across the globe , including the nixon surf challenge , the nixon jibfest , and many other prestigious events . the products sold by nixon are currently sold in over 70 countries worldwide , and growing .\nnixon started out with seven watch models back in 1998 , ranging from $ 65 to $ 120 . now the company sells 90 models from $ 65 to $ 2 , 600 .\nnixon , a company best known for its board - sport - inspired line of watches and other accessories , has decided to dip its toe audio accessory waters , and it should come as no surprise that the company ' s nomadic custom on ear headphones are among the most stylish we ' ve come across .\nabout nixon : founded in 1997 in encinitas , ca , nixon is the premium accessories company for the youth lifestyle market . focused on making the little stuff better , nixon ' s line of watches and accessories can be found globally in specialty surf , skate , snow and fashion retailers . for more information visit urltoken\nwith the billabong changes and partial sale of nixon , it\u2019s clear that nixon , which is mainly a watch and accessory brand , is seen as a key investment opportunity , perhaps even more important than billabong , which bought the watch company for $ 55 million in 2006 .\nwakefield depot opened and a new larger sunderland depot was purchased . the company gains full accreditation to iso 9001 quality standard across all depots .\n\u201cthe board could not risk the future of the company and ignore the bird in the hand to explore any last minute , highly conditional , non - binding proposal that had the ability to leave the company exposed given the current pressures on our balance sheet , \u201d he told analysts .\nthis page is designed to give a brief overview of the options available to you if you have a cash surplus built up in your company .\nprivately held nixon is consistently profitable and focused on continued growth . nixon power services is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer , . . .\nwhat makes nixon different . nixon uniform service & medical wear is an equal opportunity employer . the production associate is responsible for completing . . .\nthe nixon company will be closed for our annual vacation shutdown from 11 : 45 am on friday , june 29 through sunday , july 15 . we will be back in the office on monday , july 16 , 2018 .\nluxury watchmaker nixon will soon join the fray of companies offering fashionable , high - end headphones when it launches its own new line in december . the company announced three brand new model s to establish the line last week .\nprivately held , nixon is consistently profitable and focused on continued growth . nixon power services is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer , . . .\nprivately held , nixon is consistently profitable and focused on continued growth . interfaces with subcontractors and nixon aftermarket to arrange , track , and . . .\ncompany offers great benefits and there is room for advancement . construction equipment dealer in ontario , california is seeking a shipping / receiving clerk in . . .\ncome join the nixon team ! we are looking for a customer service representative to the nixon team as our edi and vendor compliance specialist . . . .\nprivately held nixon is consistently profitable and focused on continued growth . * . nixon power services is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer , . . .\nas the company came out of the recession in the early nineties , the demand for construction equipment boomed . nixon hire was able to expand its services with a full range of small tools , plant , accommodation , vehicles and portable toilets .\na heritage california design combining roman and arabic numerals , with a nixon spin .\nview all nixon egli equipment co . jobs in ontario , ca - ontario jobs\nnixon is the leading provider of textile rental service to the outpatient healthcare market .\nin 2006 , laats , 46 , and his partner chad dinenna , 42 , sold nixon , then mostly a watch company , to billabong for $ 55 million , with a deferred payment of an additional $ 75 million . last year , in a reverse ownership deal , they bought back the company , now valued at $ 465 million , with trilantic capital partners , and billabong as a minority partner .\njohn nixon ltd purchased the plant division of stanley miller . this acquisition included 70 second hand steel security containers . soon after this the company began to manufacture these containers . welders and joiners were recruited to complete this phase of growth . stanley miller went bust in the same year and we lost \u00a3160k which was a huge set back for the company - the next few months would be focused on recovery . . .\nwhat makes nixon different . click here and see why our associates say\ni am nixon\n. the production associate is responsible for completing assigned tasks . . .\nlaats and dinenna launched nixon in 1997 in encinitas , california , after raising nearly $ 1 million from venture capitalists . just a few years later , a subsidiary opened in france and by 2005 , the company\u2019s sales were growing by 55 percent annually .\nin terms of the nixon deal , billabong ( a . k . a . the group ) , will retain 48 . 5 % of nixon and nixon\u2019s founders including andy laats and chad dinenna , will purchase 3 % of their brand as well .\nin 2006 , laats and dinenna sold nixon to billabong for approximately $ 55 million and a deferred payment of approximately $ 76 million in 2012 . in 2012 , laats and dinenna bought back the company and returned it to its origin as an independent brand . nixon is now co - owned by billabong , trilantic capital , laats and dinenna .\nit takes more money to start a hardware company than , say , a social - networking business . nixon needed a million dollars , too much for \u201cfriends and family , \u201d too small for silicon valley\u2019s venture firms . they raised it midway from angel - investors .\nyou may be considering these two options as part of your exit strategy for the future if or when you decide to cease contracting and retire perhaps . many people will accumulate retained profits in the company and distribute these as capital upon closing the company down as this can normally have tax advantages in the form of a lower rate of tax compared to dividends .\nthis acquisition reinforces scm ' s focused commitment to expand geographically in line with the needs of its clients who are seeking market leading offerings in third party administration and innovative adjusting solutions . nixon & company , inc . was founded more than 40 years ago and remains headquartered in\nnixon x abysse : a capsule collection inspired by the eternal draw of the ocean . urltoken\njohn nixon ltd was incorporated by john nixon in december at back new bridge street , newcastle upon tyne in november . the company\u2019s headquarters ( barely big enough to service a few machines at a time ) were situated in back new bridge street , newcastle upon tyne . john employed a fitter while he toured northern england and scotland providing a repair service . sales enquiries began to come in and john nixon ltd became a distributor for a number of leading plant manufacturers .\ninverness depot opened - this is now known as highlands ( nairn ) . the company launches their ambitious , 2020 vision , a new strategic business plan leading up to the year 2020 .\nfor the star wars light side campaign , graphic design company abc brought nixon\u2019s out - of - this - world watches to life for the newest star wars | nixon watch collection , design studio already been chewed ( abc ) was enlisted to bring the campaign\u2019s newest watches to life . r2d2 and c3po have been introduced as the newest . . . shared by : transworld business\nbillabong said the non - binding indicative offer was never certain to go ahead as it was subject to due diligence , finance and the company not reducing its stakes in any of its brands .\nwant to know what it takes to take a successful company from a start - up idea to a multi - million dollar lifestyle brand ? come hear entrepreneurs andy laats and chad dinenna , founders of nixon watches , at the university of san diego\u2019s school of business administration on february 10 .\naccording to one of nixon\u2019s founders , chad dinenna , the nixon brand is something that aims to suit an outdoorsy lifestyle without looking like a watch that a hiker or camper would be wearing . nixon watches are meant to look sophisticated without appearing like a piece designed for a grandfather . the brand\u2019s name has nothing to do with the former united states president . andy laats , the other founder of nixon , said in one interview that the nixon name was chosen because \u201call the other good ones were already chosen . \u201d dinenna and laats simply liked how the name nixon sounded .\nserving up premium goods since 1997 , nixon is proud to be ,\nteam designed and custom built .\n. from nixon watches to wallets , hats to headphones , beanies to bluetooth speakers , you know if it ' s nixon it ' s always on point . style , quality , and insane attention to detail is what you get when you buy nixon , and with some of the best surfers , skateboarders , and snowboarders in the world on their team , pro - quality construction is there too . shop nixon men ' s watches in every style you could desire and get a matching nixon backpack and wallet , there ' s something for the ladies too with nixon women ' s watches . diamonds may be a girls best friend , but a nixon gold watch is her bff . shop tillys for the best in nixon digital watches , wallets , hats , and don ' t miss the nixon star wars watches and the rest of the star wars merchandise !\nyou are now signed up to the nixon hire mailing list . you can unsubscribe at any time .\nfor instance , on most rubber - banded watches , the extra band material flaps around and gets in the way . nixon\u2019s pro team asked if there was a solution . the company patented a \u201clocking looper\u201d that locks down the extra flap so the watch band doesn\u2019t catch when putting on a wet suit or snow jacket .\ncool beasties collab x nixon ad - - among the marketing moves that have made this accessories brand relevant .\nit also is selling a 48 . 5 per cent stake in its nixon inc watches and accessories brand .\nsuper cute , and super functional , nixon has always made some amazing and tantilizing women ' s watches .\nwe opened our depot in castleford and futhermore . . . in 2017 we celebrated 50 years of trading ! this is an achievement we are incredibly proud of . nixon hire have experienced the highs of significant growth as well as battling the lows of tough economic recessions . it ' s our products , systems , technology and most importantly our people which make nixon hire the company it is today . we value our customers and our suppliers and thank them for their support throughout our 50 years of business . nixon hire , hire that works .\nrichard milhous nixon was born on january 9 , 1913 , in yorba linda , california . he was the second of five sons of francis anthony nixon ( 1878 - 1956 ) , who struggled to earn a living running a grocery store and gas station , and his wife , hannah milhous nixon ( 1885 - 1967 ) . . nixon absorbed his parents\u2019 discontent with their working - class circumstances and developed a strong sense of ambition . .\nnixon\u2019s headphones will consist of the masterblaster , an over - ear studio headphone , the nomadic , an on - ear travel headphone , and the wire , an in - ear headphone . true to the company\u2019s watch - making legacy , all three models will feature prominent stainless steel highlights , and come in a variety of colors .\nthough we know the headphones will be available later in december , pricing information remains somewhat vague . nixon has only announced that the entire line will run between $ 40 and $ 200 . the company has also brought a number of celebrities onboard , from pro skater andrew reynolds to rapper mos def , to promote the new line .\nnixon and lomography have again joined forces for the nixon surf challenge 2015 . in celebration of this partnership , exhibitions will be held in different spots around the globe . the centerpiece of these exhibits will be the analog photographs taken by the surfers and the photographers during this year ' s competition held . . . shared by : nixon\nthe watches reviewed on this site are deemed to be representative of the general quality and aesthetics of the company\u2019s product line . many of these watches can be heavy for their size although the solid feel does compensate for it .\nst . louis insurance firm nixon & co . bought by scm insurance of canada - st . louis business journal\nmore than 40 years ago , nixon & company was founded with a team of experienced adjusters and support personnel with superior expertise , an exceptional work ethic , and the desire to create products and services a cut above the competition . in 1984 , this same matrix was the foundation for the creation of claim management , inc . , known as\n\u201cnot yet ! \u201d laats fires back , \u201cit was a bit of a milestone when the company was valued at $ 464 million last year , but , generally , we don\u2019t believe in taking our foot off the gas . \u201d\njosh neuman has joined the the nixon brand . \u201cstoked to now be riding for nixon ! huge shoutout to evan cerick for helping me film this edit . \u201d \u2013 josh neuman watch the video here : urltoken shared by : arbor\n\u201cwe like to say a watch is halfway between a t - shirt and a tattoo , \u201d says andy laats , co - founder of nixon , the surf / skate / snowboard accessories company in encinitas . \u201cif we can build something that you have never seen before , but you have always wanted , then we have done our job . \u201d\nthe loss to kennedy dealt a terrible blow to nixon\u2019s ego . he claimed that the media disliked him and had slanted campaign coverage in favor of his handsome and wealthy opponent . nixon returned home to california , where he practiced law and launched a campaign for governor in 1962 . when he lost this election as well , many observers believed that his political career was over . as a disgusted nixon told reporters , \u201cyou won\u2019t have nixon to kick around anymore . \u201d\ntrilantic partnered with nixon\u2019s founders , andy laats and chad dinenna , who will invest alongside trilantic in the transaction , as well as current nixon shareholder billabong international ltd . , a global marketer , wholesaler and retailer in the boardsports sector .\nnixon offers a limited lifetime warranty of defects in materials and workmanship for bags purchased from an authorized nixon dealer . the limited lifetime warranty applies only if bags are used under normal conditions for their design purpose and it doesn\u2019t apply to normal wear and tear or damage as a result of improper care or misuse . nixon is not responsible for loss or theft . if nixon determines a covered defect , the product will be replaced with the same or similar product at nixon\u2019s option . in no event shall nixon be liable for any consequential damages arising out of the use of the product . this warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state , country to country .\nmost nixon reviews you can find online will likely note the variety of design as one of the appealing points in the nixon brand . our reviews tend to agree with the praise on design diversity . nixon watches come with leather , polyurethane , and stainless steel straps and diverse face designs and color combinations . the wide variety of designs reflect an understanding of many watch enthusiasts\u2019 desire to have some freedom in the kind of styles they want to sport . the company even goes on to claim that a nixon watch can go with almost all kinds of outfit , from a suit to a bathing suit . the diversity of designs available , however , is not just about the aesthetics . they exude style while offering functional charm .\n\u201cscm studied the u . s . market closely before deciding that this was both the right time , and nixon the right company , to begin our expansion into the united states , \u201d said scott goodreau , scm\u2019s chief operating officer for the u . s . when scm hired goodreau in 2016 , it announced its intention to expand in the u . s .\nbillabong said it had entered into an agreement with trilantic capital partners ( tcp ) to establish a joint venture for nixon .\nunder the joint venture , billabong will retain 48 . 5 per cent of nixon , while tcp will purchase 48 . 5 per cent and nixon ' s management will purchase 3 . 0 per cent ,\nbillabong said in a statement .\na bespoke electronic hire system , mcs , was implemented . nixon hire continue significant investment into technology and electronic systems today .\nlacomare will be in good company when he steps off the plane in reykjavik , with a number of compatriots also on board . big wave chargers benjamin sanchis and eric rebi\u00e8re are crossing their fingers the event coincides with a monster swell , while miky picon is looking to repeat his triumphant cold - water performance at the nixon surf challenge 2011 in the lofoten islands of norway .\npeninsula south\u2013nixon\u2019s new short film featuring father - son surf legends nathan and herbie fletcher\u2013debuted at said space in encinitas nixon held a one - night only photo / film exhibition and limited edition zine release this past friday , march 25th . nixon partnered with monster children , the quarterly lifestyle magazine , to produce the exhibition held at said space . . . shared by : transworld business\nmeanwhile , billabong revealed this week that it had rebuffed an $ 824 million cash deal by tpg capital to buy it out . instead , billabong sold its 51 . 5 % stake in nixon to trilantic and nixon management for about $ 285 million .\njohn joh florence and nixon have introduced the john john florence capsule collection , inspired by the surfer ' s passion for photography and travel . the post nixon and john john florence capsule collection released appeared first on transworld business . shared by : transworld business\nswiss legend is among those discount brands that strive to offer reasonable quality for the price . as its official facebook profile states ; the company uses \u201cits progressive business model to deliver stylish , authentic , high quality watches directly to consumers at reasonable prices . \u201d\nyou should also take great care if you decide to start investing company funds whether it is in stocks and shares or even in high interest deposits as you may put at risk your trading status if you wish to consider claiming entrepreneur\u2019s relief in the future .\none of the top watch brands that definitely deserve to be considered as one of your options is nixon . an american brand started in 1997 , nixon is notably focused on the youth lifestyle market . it is being sold in more than 70 countries worldwide . nixon watches are available in analog and digital types with designs for men and women with swiss and japanese movements in quartz and automatic . this nixon review section seeks to offer useful insights to help you decide whether or not this brand is the right one for you .\nstar wars | nixon coming 9 . 18 . 15 the darth vader 51 - 30 the imperial pilot unit the stormtrooper 51 - 30 the darth vader 51 - 30 notify me # starwars # forcefriday # forceawakens # theforceawakens # starwarstheforceawakens # starwarsbattlefront shared by : nixon\nwe embraced the clear case as a signature part of the look , integrating the hardware into the cmf story . every detail was considered , from the custom color pc boards to the nixon icon as the battery lead . another nixon breakthrough , delivered in style .\nwhile nixon was running for re - election in 1972 , operatives associated with his campaign broke into the headquarters of the democratic national committee at the watergate complex in washington , d . c . several members of nixon\u2019s administration had knowledge of the burglary and while nixon denied any involvement , secret tapes of white house conversations later revealed that the president had participated in efforts to cover up the criminal activity .\nnixon site services was established and 25 portable toilets were purchased to hire out . demand grew and so did their supply of units .\nsummer just got a lot cooler . the more nixon you buy . the bigger the discount . limited stock . discounts automatically applied in cart\ncongratulations to victor daviet on being added to the nixon pro team ! check out his full welcome edit , and don ' t forget about his origins full part . the post victor daviet welcome to the team edit from nixon appeared first on transworld snowboarding . shared by : transworld snowboarding\nnew york\u2013boardsport lifestyle brand nixon got a ramp up on its watch and accessories business this week . trilantic capital partners , a global private equity firm , and its affiliates , invested $ 130 million in convertible preferred stock into nixon inc . , a brand targeting the global youth accessories market .\nfind out why nixon described himself as an introvert in an extrovert ' s job , and how his personality type may have affected his presidency .\nthis option takes the \u2018doing nothing\u2019 option one step further . if you have no immediate plans to use the company\u2019s cash you could put it on deposit in a high interest account or company bond , normally you can secure a higher interest rate by agreeing to tie the funds up on deposit for a specific period of time ( 30 days , 90 days , 6 months , one year etc . ) . you should , however , remember that once deposited the money is tied up for the whole period and there are normally penalties for wanting to withdraw the funds before the settlement date .\nfacing impeachment by congress , nixon resigned from office on august 9 , 1974 . he was replaced by vice president gerald ford ( 1913 - 2006 ) , who a month later pardoned nixon for any wrongdoing . a number of administration officials were eventually convicted of crimes related to the watergate affair .\nthe investment will help nixon expand globally . led by the same management team who founded the business 15 years ago , encinitas , california - based nixon has experienced strong growth in sales and global brand awareness with distribution in more than 70 countries for its watches , soft goods , electronics and accessories .\nnixon was re - elected to congress in 1948 and two years later , in 1950 , won a seat in the u . s . senate .\nthis installment of nixon\u2019s jibfest brings together three generations of snowboarders who have all influenced each other on the biggest custom courses that have ever been built .\ncinco has been a partner of nixon\u2019s from day one . even after collaborating on dozens of category firsts , our challenge remains the same . be fresh . be first . every nixon product has to have a distinct reason for being , a crisp point of view , and do what rival products can\u2019t .\nalthough nixon\u2019s attacks on alleged communists and political opponents alarmed some people , they increased his popularity among conservative republicans . in 1952 , general dwight eisenhower selected the 39 - year - old first - term senator to be his vice presidential running mate . a few months after accepting the nomination , nixon became the target of a negative campaign that raised questions about money and gifts he allegedly received from industry lobbyists . nixon answered these charges in his famous \u201ccheckers\u201d speech , claiming that the only gift he ever accepted was a puppy named checkers for his young daughter . the speech proved effective and preserved nixon\u2019s spot on the ticket .\nincrease in royal bank of canada\u2019s share price ( not including its juicy always - juicy dividend ) since gord nixon took over on august 1 , 2001 .\njibbing is snowboard speak for doing skateboarding - inspired tricks , like sliding on obstacles . the nixon jibfest started in 2000 as an invite - only event .\neisenhower and nixon won the election of 1952 and were re - elected in 1956 . in 1960 , nixon claimed the republican presidential nomination , but lost one of the closest elections in american history to u . s . senator john f . kennedy of massachusetts . the turning point of the campaign came in the first - ever nationally televised presidential debate . during the broadcast , nixon appeared pale , nervous and sweaty compared with his tan , well - rested and vigorous opponent .\nit seems like the fisheye , the lc - wide and the la sardina , had a blast with the riders of the 2014 nixon surf challenge in russia .\ncheck out the trailer to the video series that\u2019s coming real soon right here . and be on the look out for a new nixon jibfest webisode coming soon .\n\u201cnixon is the preeminent watch and accessories brand in the action sports category with tremendous customer loyalty and momentum . we look forward to working with the nixon team and partnering with billabong to deepen nixon\u2019s roots in action sports and expand the reach of the brand and products into new channels and markets , \u201d said charlie moore , partner at trilantic capital partners . \u201cthis partnership complements our existing portfolio of consumer companies and highlights our focus on developing long - term plans with founder - run businesses . \u201d\ntotal profit ( net income ) reported in the 12 full fiscal years gord nixon has been ceo of royal bank . more than any other canadian ceo , ever .\n, ceo of scm insurance services .\nleveraging our market leading technology , management information and skilled professionals , nixon will accelerate the next phase of our development .\nthe nixon nomadic has industrial chic written all over it , from the padded - leather , rough - stitch headband to the notched - edge , textured metal earcups .\nnixon adds the two accomplished surfers to the brand\u2019s global surf team , each bringing their own unique style and energy encinitas , ca \u2013 nixon is excited to announce the addition of kelia moniz and leila hurst onto the brand\u2019s global surf team . both accomplished surfers in their own right , moniz . . . shared by : transworld business\nprofessional surfer and nixon team rider john john florence posed a challenge \u2013 develop a surf watch that would reliably stand up to the rigors of world surf league competition .\nnixon welcomes jack freestone to global surf team encinitas , ca \u2013 nixon is proud to announce the addition of jack freestone to its global surf team . hailing from coolangatta , australia , jack represents the new guard in professional surfing . a long supporter of the brand at the regional level , jack\u2019s move . . . shared by : transworld business\nhours after posting the initial story about the potential billabong takeover , last night came more news as billabong and nixon announced the partial sale , or 48 . 5 % of nixon , to trilantic capital partners ( not to be confused with texas pacific group which put in a bid earlier in the morning for billabong for $ 766 million ) . the partial sale of nixon to tcp will be for $ 285 million , which is clearly one of billabong\u2019s key brands , and is intended to go towards billabong\u2019s debt problems .\nphotography and reporting by deb aldrichsustainability was a key theme at ces this year . and , among the many eco - technovations on display , was the modlet , the modern electric outlet . offered by thinkeco , a nyc - based company that was founded in 2008 by a\nteam of concerned entrepreneurs ,\nthe modlet looks like a . . .\nbuilt on the latest technology from wear os by google\u2122 smartwatch platform , the mission comes preloaded with the nixon exclusive mission and trace apps , bringing your world to your wrist .\nnixon is a third - generation company . first were the equipment guys , board makers clark , hobie , merrick , burton , bessell , rusty . then came the apparel folks , ocean pacific , reef , quiksilver , later volcom , that focus on beach / mountain lifestyle . \u201cbut we make ambient products , accessories , \u201d says laats . \u201cwe tap into what our people think , not what they do , not how they live , but how they think , and finding that abstraction is how we resonate so far off the beach . \u201d\nwe use cookies to personalize your experience on nixon . com . by continuing , we understand that you accept their use . click here to read more and manage your cookie settings .\n\u201cit was pretty brutal of me to steamroll him like that ! \u201d says laats , sitting beside dinenna in the historic lumberyard building that serves as nixon\u2019s corporate sales and design headquarters .\nnixon & co is designed to be a calm and relaxing environment . based on this , we ask that you silence your cell phone and other electronic devices when entering the salon .\nrelaxation , laughter and camaraderie were part of the experience of the nixon team riders as they became familiar with lomography cameras . discover this new episode of their adventure after the jump .\na few months back nixon introduced the ultratide powered by surfline . for the last 30 years the surfline team has been head down , tirelessly working to provide surf condition information first by fax , then by phone ( anyone remember 976 - surf ? ) , on the web , as an app , and in 2015 with the . . . shared by : nixon\nsurfer . shaper . legend . patriarch . artist . enthusiast . innovator . friend of nixon . there isn\u2019t a word , sentence or phrase that can describe herbie fletcher . the name evokes a different meaning to different people and they are all correct . regarded by many as one of the most innovative surfers of all time , herbie was . . . shared by : nixon\nyour company can make pension contributions directly into your pension fund whether it be a stakeholder scheme or a sipp and these should receive full corporation tax relief in the year that they are paid ( subject to certain restrictions ) . they should also be national insurance free which can make them quite a tax efficient method of extraction ; albeit one that ties the monies up until retirement .\nrichard nixon ( 1913 - 94 ) , the 37th u . s . president , is best remembered as the only president ever to resign from office . nixon stepped down in 1974 , halfway through his second term , rather than face impeachment over his efforts to cover up illegal activities by members of his administration in the watergate scandal . a former republican congressman and u . s . senator from california , he served two terms as vice president under dwight eisenhower ( 1890 - 1969 ) in the 1950s . in 1960 , nixon lost his bid for the presidency in a close race with democrat john f . kennedy ( 1917 - 63 ) . he ran for the white house again in 1968 and won . as president , nixon\u2019s achievements included forging diplomatic ties with china and the soviet union , and withdrawing u . s . troops from an unpopular war in vietnam . however , nixon\u2019s involvement in watergate tarnished his legacy and deepened american cynicism about government .\nin north america , please call us at ( 888 ) 455 - 9200 , 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm pt , monday to thursday , 9 : 00am to 5 : 00pm pt friday , to obtain a service order authorization number . bags sent back to nixon without an authorization number ( ra ) and proof of purchase from an authorized nixon dealer will not receive service .\nthe acquisition of nixon , founded 40 years ago , is the first in the u . s . for scm insurance , canada\u2019s largest independent , privately owned insurance provider . terms were not disclosed .\nthe 2014 nixon surf challenge was won by william aliotti , a surfer from saint - martin . the photographic challenge , on the other hand , was a little bit more complicated to evaluate . all the riders did a great job with the cameras ! anyhow , enough talking , we\u2019ll let you discover the pictures yourself and join the adventurous party along with the = = nixon = =\nriders !\nnixon develops world\u2019s first action sports smartwatch powered by google android weartm and qualcomm snapdragon wear industry - first 10 - atm water resistant and ultra - rugged smartwatch debuts at baselworld ( encinitas , california ) march 16 , 2016 \u2013 california - based , watch and accessories brand nixon announces the mission \u2014 the world\u2019s first ultra - rugged , action sports smartwatch . built . . . shared by : transworld business\nsharp case aspects and a dial that is undeniably nixon make the time tracker a quantum leap forward in angled aesthetics . some call it\nfuture retro ,\nbut we prefer\nde . . .\nwhile serving in the u . s . navy during world war ii , richard nixon won large amounts of money playing poker . he used these winnings to help fund his first political campaign in 1946 .\nfinally , a smartwatch with 100 - meter waterproofing that sends snow reports to the wrist . the post nixon mission : a smartwatch for action sports appeared first on transworld snowboarding . shared by : transworld snowboarding\ndeclaring his intention to achieve \u201cpeace with honor\u201d in vietnam , nixon introduced a strategy known as vietnamization , which called for gradually withdrawing american troops from the war while training south vietnamese army forces to take over their own defense . in january 1973 , nixon administration officials reached a peace agreement with communist north vietnam . the last american combat troops left vietnam in march of that year . the hostilities continued , however , and in 1975 north vietnam conquered south vietnam and reunited the country under communist rule . in addition to dealing with the vietnam war , nixon made historic visits , in 1972 , to china and the soviet union . he reduced tensions between these communist nations and the u . s . , helping to set the stage for establishing formal diplomatic relations . nixon also signed important treaties to limit the production of nuclear weapons .\nthe partial sale represents a value of about $ us464 million ( $ a432 . 71 million ) for nixon and results in net proceeds to billabong of approximately $ us285 ( $ a265 . 78 ) million .\nthe nixon surf challenge is preparing to return to the cold in less than 10 days when it heads to iceland from may 13 - 19 , 2013 for the 12th edition of this unique mobile surf event .\nas a family - friendly salon , nixon & co welcomes children for cuts and styling . however , for safety reasons , unattended children ( under 12 ) are not permitted to wait while you receive a service .\ntinker surf company was founded in october 2007 with the vision to share a message of peace , community and respect both for oneself and others . we solely exist for the purpose of bringing positive influence to the action sports industry and culture through the mechanism of skateboarding , surfing and coastal living products that support our core values . please feel free to contact me if we can serve you or your action sports ministry in any way .\nthe nixon watches reviewed here include the different types and kinds available in most markets . these include the models that can be worn up to 300 meters underwater , models with mineral crystal and stainless steel cases as well as those with rotating bezels , pieces with 2 , 3 , or 6 hand japanese quartz , watches with 3 hand swiss movements , and the models with the nixon patented locking looper and those with double locking clasps .\nwant to try and earn an additional income for the company ? looking at stocks or shares ? if this is a route you intend to go down then great care needs to be taken before committing yourself to an investment strategy as these investment areas do carry an element of risk and for this reason it would be advisable to only invest with \u2018spare\u2019 cash i . e . money that can be lost in the unfortunate event of your investments turning bad .\nwhen it comes to new or used construction plant equipment , look no further than nixon hire . we have one of the largest fleets of construction equipment in the uk , with thousands of machines available for sale at any time .\nhossegor , france - converging on the shores of playa zurriola in san sebastian , spain , for the ninth consecutive year , world - class surfers from australia , europe , north and south america will once again come together for the annual nixon surf challenge . a far cry from high - stress competitions , the peer - judged and scoring format of the nixon surf challenge regularly draws top talent from around the world year after year . with a non - traditional scoring system , the event is uniquely relaxed with an emphasis on free - surfing and style . the nixon surf challenge creates an ideal environment for participants to showcase their skills and creativity and has become a favorite stop along the tour circuit for many .\nfollowing the war , nixon launched his political career in 1946 when he defeated a five - term democratic incumbent to represent his california district in the u . s . house of representatives . as a congressman , nixon served on the house un - american activities committee and rose to national prominence by leading a controversial investigation of alger hiss ( 1904 - 1996 ) , a well - regarded former state department official who was accused of spying for the soviet union in the late 1930s .\nyour e - mail address will be stored for 3 years after your last contact . the information are intended to nixon europe and nixon inc . only . in accordance with the rules resulting from the applicable regulations and in particular the gdpr , you can exercise your rights ( right of information , access , rectification , right to delete , right of opposition , right to limit processing and right to data portability ) by contacting our customer service . for more information please check on our privacy policy .\n\u201cfrom our initial discussions with scm , we knew we had a common set of values , a common belief that a market exists for both critical mass and exceptional customer service and the two are not mutually exclusive , \u201d said president mark nixon said .\nappointments must be cancelled within 24 hours . nixon & co will make every effort to fill the appointment from our waiting list ; however , if we cannot fill the appointment , you may be charged up to 50 % of the price of the missed service .\nestablished in 1967 , nixon hire is one of the longest running businesses in the hire sector . in 2017 we were proud to celebrate our 50th year of trading . now in our 51st year we are proud to still offer excellent customer service alongside modern and reliable products .\nhere it becomes interesting , because nixon is in 70 countries , most a long way from any beach , and the entire action - sports industry ( of which some 85 percent , says laats , is headquartered between ventura and point loma ) is only about two - thirds the size of the watch business . in other words , the nixon partners realized , if they could establish their watches as a lifestyle brand , their little niche would become a canyon , and they would be swimming in a wide sea of fashion \u2014 which is what has happened .\nin a press release , andy laats said : \u201cthis is exciting news . to be back in the owner\u2019s seat with this committed team in addition to the forces of billabong and trilantic represents the next step in our continued mission to elevate nixon to a world - class brand . \u201d\nsix years after losing the governorship in his home state , nixon made a remarkable political comeback and once again claimed his party\u2019s presidential nomination . he prevailed in the 1968 u . s . presidential election , defeating democrat hubert humphrey ( 1911 - 78 ) and third - party candidate george wallace ( 1919 - 98 ) . nixon took office at a time of upheaval and change in the u . s . the american people were bitterly divided over the vietnam war ( 1954 - 75 ) , while women marched for equal rights and racial violence rocked the nation\u2019s cities .\na bunch of nixon team riders have already confirmed their attendance , psyched at the prospect of experiencing iceland ' s unique and mystical natural environment . known as one of the most volcanically active locations in the world , iceland ' s hypnotically beautiful coastline is also home to incredible waves .\nso much action went down at the return of the nixon jibfest at northstar at tahoe but we could only fit so many photos into the mag . but man did we have a ton of awesome ones . take a look at all the photos that we couldn\u2019t quite squeeze in .\nnixon offers a limited warranty on defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two ( 2 ) years after original purchase from an authorized nixon dealer . this means that if the materials in your watch are defective or if the watch isn ' t assembled correctly , we ' ll repair or replace it , at our option . we don ' t cover normal wear and tear of the watch case , crystal , band or bracelets , battery replacements , loss or theft . heads up : you will void your mission warranty if you open your case back , push the buttons underwater or forget to seal the microphone port and expose your watch to moisture . proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims and service requests , so hold onto your receipt . nixon will not accept a warranty claim or repair request if a watch has evidence of excessive wear or misuse .\nalthough we found the nixon nomadic headphones to be pretty comfortable for a couple hours of wear - - thanks namely to the thick , foam - padded earpieces - - they do tend to put some pressure on the ears and may not be cushy enough for some users ( or for extended use ) .\naccording to nixon europe ' s marketing director , henning erlandsen , san sebastian is an exceptional host city for the contest from the fun waves , to the beaches , to the locals . said erlandsen ,\nthe surf challenge could not be in a better location . the community of san sebastian has been welcoming the nixon crew to their city for years .\nhe continued ,\nhaving vans come on board this year as a partner has only added to the strength and level of the event . we look forward to them joining in the excitement of this year ' s surf challenge and more to come ."]}
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", "topic": 30}], "title": "sprite animation studios", "paragraphs": ["sprite animation studios recruiting riggerrigger wanted sprite animation studios sprite animation studios is located at the howard hughes center in los angeles , california . we are currently seeking outstanding . . .\nsprite animation studios is a boutique . . . - daemen college icea | facebook\na short animated film by sprite animation studios from the siggraph video review anthology .\nsprite animation studios recruiting storyboard artiststoryboard artist wanted sprite animation studios is located at the howard hughes center in losangeles , california . we are currently seeking experienced story . . .\nsprite animation studios recruiting feather modelerfeather modeler wanted sprite animation studios is located at the howard hughes center in los angeles , california . we are currently seeking outstanding artists . . .\nsprite animation studios recruiting character modelercharacter modeler wanted sprite animation studios is located at the howard hughes center in los angeles , california . we are currently seeking outstanding ar . . .\nsprite animation studios recruiting character modelercharacter modeler wanted sprite animation studios is located at the howard hughes center in los angeles , california . we are currently seeking outstanding art . . .\nsprite animation studios recruiting character modelercharacter modeler wanted sprite animation studios is located at the howard hughes center in los angeles , california . we are currently seeking outstanding arti . . .\nsprite animation studios recruiting assistant editorassistant editor sprite animation studios is located at the howard hughes center in los angeles , california . we are currently seeking an assistant editor for a . . .\nsprite animation studios recruiting layout artist wantedlayout artist wanted \u2013 los angeles sprite animation studios is located at the howard hughes center in los angeles , california . we are currently seeking an . . .\nsprite animation studios recruiting 3d modeler3d modeler wanted sprite animation studios is located at the howard hughes center in los angeles , california . we are currently seeking outstanding artists for an upc . . .\nsprite animation studios recruiting character modelercharacter modeler wanted ( los angeles ) sprite animation studios is located at the howard hughes center in los angeles , california . we are currently seeking ou . . .\nsprite animation studios recruiting 2d bg / props designer2d bg / props designer wanted sprite animation studios is located at the howard hughes center in losangeles , california . we are currently seeking outstanding . . .\nsprite animation studios recruiting 3d modeler & 2d bg / props designer3d modeler sprite animation studios is located at the howard hughes center in los angeles , california . we are currently seeking outstandin . . .\nsprite animation studios recruiting 2d bg / props designer2d bg / props designer wanted sprite animation studios is located at the howard hughes center in losangeles , california . we are currently seeking outstanding . . .\nsprite animation studios recruiting 2d bg / props designer & 3d modeler2d bg / props designer sprite animation studios is located at the howard hughes center in losangeles , california . we are currently seeking o . . .\nthe average salary for sprite animation studios is $ 107 , 268 per year , ranging from $ 88 , 814 to $ 122 , 426 . compare more salaries for sprite animation studios at paysa . com .\nsprite animation studios recruiting 3d character modeler3d character modeler descriptionsprite animation studios is located at the howard hughes center in los angeles , california . we are currently seeking ou . . .\nthe average salary for sprite animation studios character designer is $ 136 , 113 per year , ranging from $ 130 , 000 to $ 141 , 912 . compare more salaries for sprite animation studios character designer at paysa . com .\nsprite animation studios recruiting cg layout artistcg layout artist wanted we are currently seeking outstanding layout artists for a feature cg animation project . job descriptioncompensation : doequali . . .\nsprite animation studios recruiting 3d animator3d animator wanted we are currently seeking outstanding animators for a feature cg animation project . job descriptionexpected start : june 2016 compensation : . . .\nsprite animation studios recruiting riggerrigger expected start : sometime in september , 2014compensation doequalifications : ability to work on - site in our studio required experience with maya required . . .\nsprite animation studios recruiting layout artistswe are currently seeking layout artists for an upcoming cg - animated television series project . job description : location : los angeles project term : april . . .\nsprite animation studios ( los angeles ) recruiting layout artist . layout artist we are currently seeking layout artists for an upcoming cg - animated television series project . qualifications : ability to work o . . .\nsprite animation studios is located at the howard hughes center in losangeles , california . we are currently seeking outstanding artists for an animated tv series project . you must be motivated to work with people in a collaborative environment .\nsprite animation studios is located at the howard hughes center in los angeles , california . we are currently seeking outstanding artists for an upcoming cg animated television series project . you must be motivated to work with people in a collaborative environment .\nlos angeles - based sprite animation studio , the boutique cgi - animation house known for its creative and innovative animation style , and japan\u2019s olm digital will offer an informative session at siggraph on wednesday , july 24 ( 2 p . m . - 3 : 30 p . m . ) in anaheim , calif .\ntitled \u201cthe anime spirit : from pok\u00e9mon and pac - man to live - action films , \u201d the event will feature olm digital panelist\u2019s yasuhiro mikami , cgi director ; masashi kobayashi , cgi producer ; ken anjyo , r & d supervisor and moto sakakibara , cco at sprite animation studios who will jointly discuss the popularity of anime throughout the world and its unique expressiveness in contrast to western animation .\n2d bg / props designer wanted ! [ sprite animation studio ] sprite animation studios is located at the howard hughes center in losangeles , california . we are currently seeking outstanding artists for an animated tv series project . you must be motivated to work with people in a collaborative environment . job description : 2d background / props designer for an upcoming cg - animated television series project . compensation doe qualifications : ability to work on - site in our studio required ability to work digitally preferred , but not required ability to work with people in a collaborative environment interested parties are invited to submit their portfolio and resume to hr @ urltoken please visit our website for more info . www . urltoken\nthe annecy international animation film festival and its market ( mifa ) : the major international event for over 11 , 000 industry professionals .\ncopyright 2018 \u00a9 cgjobs : vfx jobs , animation jobs , video game jobs , tv & film jobs , software jobs , jobs all rights reserved .\nannecy international animation film festival has just finished with a historic number of visitors including 11 , 700 badgeholders , which was 17 % more than in 2017 .\ncharacter animatormid to senior level animator ( project hire ) with a strength in photoreal / realistic character & creature animation using maya . you ' ll be working closely with supervisors and art directors . . .\nthe session will feature a presentation of olm\u2019s popular work ( such as the pok\u00e9mon movies and tv series ) in 2d animation , 3d cg and live - action films . topics will include a dissection of olm\u2019s new anime styles and how olm\u2019s creative team continuously seeks to develop concepts and visual forms for the genre . the panel will also include an in - depth discussion of the company\u2019s newest project : the collaborative work with sprite animation , namco bandai and arad productions on the new pac - man and the ghostly adventures animated series , which currently airs on disney xd and recently ranked as the network\u2019s top rated show for the week of june 10 - 16 , 2013 in key demos .\nhow wonderful it would be if audiences smile when they see wonderful images . our energy is derived from this motivation \u2013 to see these smiling faces . olm group is an leading animation , cg animation and vfx studio . the creativity of our experienced artists , together with our technologists and top - of - the - line equipment , allow us to continually expand the frontiers of visual entertainment . the animated , cg , and live action feature films / tv animation shows created with our high - level techniques and well - organized production environment deliver wonder and excitement to our audiences . we would like to entertain people with the novel visual images we have created with passion . and we would love to enrich their hearts . olm group will deliver wonderful smiles and heartwarming stories to adults and children around the world .\nlawrence marvit is an eisner - nominated writer and artist who has designed for animated films , television , games , theater , and comics for such clients as warner bros . , universal studios , cartoon network , nickelodeon , sony , disney tv , wild brain , s . l . g . publishing , oni press , and pixar .\n- thank you everyone who has made the 2018 annecy festival such a great success .\n- the mifa , which is the biggest international market dedicated to animated films , has just closed with a new record year .\nby continuing to browse this site , you accept the use of cookies for user statistics , offering content adapted to the interests of users , providing optimal browsing and the possibility to share content on social networks . i accept ! tell me more\nhey developers . we can meet your desires with our api for all your app - building needs .\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 xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nrudolf enjoys a life of comfort and care in gifu , japan . yet true to the adage , curiosity gets the best of the kitten , and he decides to explore beyond the four walls of his home . when he ' s inadvertently whisked into the back of a cargo truck and lands in tokyo , he befriends ippaiattena , a seasoned street cat who possesses a crucial and unusual skill that will help him find his way home : the ability to read the human language . rudolf ' s journey is rich with japanese culture , and his story celebrates the wonder of discovery\u2014that magical moment when you realize you have the key to unlock the world . ( source : new york international children ' s film festival )\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 .\npowered by vbulletin\u00ae version 5 . 4 . 2 copyright \u00a9 2018 vbulletin solutions , inc . all rights reserved .\n\u00a9 2014 newbay media , llc . t ( 212 ) 378 - 0400 . all rights reserved | privacy policy\nall times are gmt - 8 . this page was generated at 01 : 03 pm .\nhe has also taught for many years focusing on story , dialogue , design , composition , color , figure drawing , anatomy , landscape drawing , and art history . lawrence is constantly looking for trouble , so if you have an interesting problem that requires his skills , please feel free to contact him .\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\nmy birth ( no , really . . . i was born on a pbs special )\npresents a chinese shadow puppet play inspired by an episode from the 16th century chinese epic journey to the west ( xi you ji ) by wu cheng ' en . ( 48 min )\nbig screen release based on an earlier television series done in japan . this is an adaptation of the famous tale xi you ji ( monkey ) . son goku\u0304 , a monkey endowed with magic powers , accompanies sanzo\u0304 ho\u0304shi ( xuanzang ) on his journey to india .\nthe classic interpretation of journey to the west , produced as a chinese television series . ( in chinese only )\na humorous adaptation of the famous chinese novel ,\njourney to the west .\na cult classic among the young chinese , especially university students , . . . a parody , or a side story based on the monkey king .\na three - hour made - for - television epic based on the classic chinese story journey to the west .\ncall number : hat av video ( dvd ) tr897 . 7 . s44 no . 151 2005\ncall number : hatfield library av video ( dvd ) pn1995 . 9 . a6 s58 2009\nan animated reinterpretation of the indian epic ramayana blends the stories of sita , a goddess separated from her husband rama , and nina , an animator whose husband moves to india , then dumps her by email .\ncall number : hatfield library av video ( dvd ) pn1995 . 9 . d4 c452 2006\nchan visits the country of his honorable ancestors , only to encounter a murder and opium ring .\ncall number : hatfield library av video ( dvd ) pn1995 . 9 . h6 h65 2006\nan infamous asian mastermind and his diabolical daughter raid the tomb of genghis khan .\ncall number : hatfield library av video ( dvd ) pn1995 . 9 . l5 s43 2002\na young man ' s spiritual odyssey , filmed on location in rishikesh and bharatpur , and based on hesse ' s novella .\ncall number : hatfield library av video ( dvd ) pn1995 . 9 . s5 y4 2013\na story about a young girl who loses her mother and then her father . jiang bo , a wealthy painter discovers her in a small fishing village and makes her his model .\ncall number : hatfield library av video ( dvd ) pn1995 . 9 . w3 e56 2009\nthe story of a british boy , james graham , whose privileged life is upturned by the japanese invasion of shanghai , december 8 , 1941 .\na tour examining the world ' s most historic and inaccessible locations of the area known as the silk road . [ v . 1 ] khotan , oasis of silk and jade - - [ v . 2 ] a heat wave called turfan - - [ v . 3 ] through the tian shan mountains by rail - - [ v . 4 ] journey into music , south through the tian shan mountains - - [ v . 5 ] where horses fly like the wind - - [ v . 6 ] two roads to the pamirs .\na tour of the legendary silk road , the ancient trade route which made possible the flow of rare goods , art and religious beliefs between ancient rome and the mysterious east . v . 1 . across the pamir ; the king ' s road ; legendary ladack - - v . 2 . xuang zang ' s travels in india ; the scorching sun and the southern road of iran ; in search of wisdom - - v . 3 . beyond baghdad ; the road vanished into a lake ; across the steppes - - v . 4 . the sky horses of davar ; the soghdian merchants ; the glory of sammerkand - - v . 5 . across the karakum desert ; the other silk road ; the caravans move west - - v . 6 . the horsemen of turkey ; the silk city at the edge of asia ; all roads lead to rome .\nthe story of a blind blues singer , paul pena , and his triumphant trek to the forgotten land of tuva to learn about the mysterious art of throat singing .\nin this program , hans kung seeks to understand the religions of china - officially a religion - free zone during china ' s period of strict communist rule - as well as the holistically oriented practices of traditional chinese medicine and tai chi .\ncall number : hatfield library av video ( dvd ) pn1995 . 91 . r8 a53 2001\nbiographical story of prince alexander nevsky and his successful resistance against an attempt by the teutonic knights to invade russia in 1242 .\ncall number : hatfield library av video ( dvd ) pn1995 . 91 . i8 p54 2012\nthe arabian nights follows the adventures of a slave girl as she rises to power over a great city . around her revolve the stories of magic and lust , mystery and fantasy that derive from three cultures ( persia , egypt and india ) and range from the ninth century to the renaissance .\nstory of a tibetan horse stealer who is driven out by his tribe in an effort to purge it of evil . includes detailed scenes of buddhist rituals .\ncall number : hatfield library av video ( dvd ) pn1995 . 91 . m56 m66 2008\ndelves into the dramatic and harrowing early years of the ruler who was born as temudgin in 1162 . follows temudgin from his perilous childhood to the battle that sealed his destiny . shows the future conqueror and revealing him not as the evil brute , but as an inspiring , fearless and visionary leader .\ncall number : hatfield library av video ( dvd ) pn1995 . 91 . k2 t85 2009\nfollowing his russian naval service , young dreamer asa returns to his sister ' s nomadic brood on the desolate hunger steppe to begin a hardscrabble career as a shepherd . but before he can tend a flock of his own , asa must win the hand of the only eligible bachelorette for miles , his alluringly mysterious neighbor tulpan .\na rich introduction to the book from a website called invitation to world literature , which is a multimedia series introducing drama , epic poetry , and novels from many times and cultures supported by the annenberg foundation .\nthe silkroad foundation is a non - profit organization , established in 1996 , to promote the study and preservation of cultures and art on inner asia and the silk road .\nsilk road seattle is an ongoing public education project using the\nsilk road\ntheme to explore cultural interaction across eurasia from the beginning of the common era ( a . d . ) to the seventeenth century .\nclips from the 2007 pop opera by chen shi - zheng , damon albarn , and jamie hewlett . ( see monkey : journey to the west for more information . )\nthe story of a buddhist monk ' s pilgrimage to india to collect religious texts . a chinese blockbuster of a film to be released in 2013 . starring donnie yen and yun - fat chow .\na chinese opera based on the story of the monkey king\u2019s encounter with the princess iron fan .\nthe first chinese animated feature film . the film is based on an episode of the novel journey to the west .\nmikami bldg . 2f , 1 - 18 - 10 wakabayashi , setagaya - ku , tokyo , japan 154 - 0023 google map ( r & d viplus ) dens kono bldg . 302 , 1 - 8 - 8 wakabayashi , setagaya - ku , tokyo , japan 154 - 0023 google map\n\u00a9 2018 olm , inc . / olm digital , inc . all rights reserved .\nthis is an unofficial site . all logos , images , video and audio clips pertaining to actors , characters and related indicia belong to their respective \u00a9 and \u2122 owners . all original content \u00a9 2009 - 2018 inyxception enterprises , inc . dba behind the voice actors . all rights reserved .\n2d background / props designer for an upcoming cg - animated television series project .\n\u2013 must have experience with maya \u2013 one year minimum production experience \u2013 knowledge of rigging is preferred .\nanimal logic recruiting technical animatortechnical animator - lego 2 everything will be awesome when you\u2019re part of the team ! are you a technical animator who is interested in working on our first animated featu . . .\nsenior matchmove artist - image engine vancouverabout image enginebased in vancouver bc , we are a world - class visual effects studio led by a team of creative and passionate individuals who are committed to f . . .\nfacilities summer intern - image engine vancouverabout image enginebased in vancouver bc , we are a world - class visual effects studio led by a team of creative and passionate individuals who are committed to . . .\nno account yet ? registering is free , easy , and private . discuss in the forum , contribute to the encyclopedia , build your own myanime lists , and more .\nwe need your help . good journalism costs money , and advertising doesn\u2019t bring in what it used to . for just $ 1 a month you can help secure anime news network\u2019s future .\nthis season ' s kaiji spinoff mr . tonegawa : middle - management blues sets mike off on a journey through the long history of anime spinoffs - the good , the bad , the confusing and the sublime !\n\u2015 five years ago , i wrote a column about some of the works of nobuyuki fukumoto , a manga artist sometimes affectionately called fkmt by his fans . it was a celebration of milestones like akagi and kaiji , and several . . .\njustin goes in - depth on the numerous reasons your favorite unlicensed anime remains unlicensed , from music clearing headaches to personal grudges between licensing parties .\n\u2015 tony asked : one of my favorite anime in the early 90 ' s , dragon quest : the adventure of dai , in japan got a vhs release , but never got a single dvd release . it aired in japan in october 1991 , and got all 46 episodes released on . . .\njames digs into a terribly uneven 2006 tv special from madhouse about a japan plagued by natural disasters , and paul breaks down all this week ' s new anime releases .\n\u2015 i didn ' t go to see fireworks on the 4th last week , but i did go to see fireworks the anime movie on the 3rd . that ' s some clever timing on the part of whoever ' s in charge of promoting the film . the movie itself is alright , and it ' s cert . . .\nthis focus story for orario ' s toughest tavern elf offers plenty of colorful new details about the story ' s world in a must - read for danmachi fans .\n\u2015 ( note : because the main character ' s name is consistently transliterated as lyu rather than ryu in this novel , that spelling will be used throughout this review . ) in a franchise full of colorful characters , lyu leon is far from being among the most dynamic . . .\n\u2015 the kingdom hearts orchestra \u2013 world tour 2018 launched on june 9th with an unforgettable sold - out show at the dorothy chandler pavilion in los angeles . with composer yoko shimomura on stage , and surprise special appearance by director tetsuya nomura that announced the long - awaited release date of kingdom hea . . .\nflcl progressive started out pretty low - key - especially compared to the original - but the plot becomes a noisy riot of abstract ( yet familiar ) elements in this finale .\nthe summer anime season has begun , and we ' re reviewing every new anime of the season . check back daily for new reviews ! now available : asobi asobase - master of ragnarok - music girls - planet with - chio ' s school road - angels of death - harukana receive - seven senses of the re ' union - banana fish - how not to summon a demon lord - and much more !\nboth the english and japanese voices of the seven deadly sins hero melodias - bryce papenbrook and yuuki kaji - were on hand to answer a few questions from their fans at anime expo 2018 .\n\u2015 due to the success of the first season , the seven deadly sins made its return to netflix with a second season earlier this year . a movie is set to be released later . the popular series is based off a manga created . . .\n\u2015 july 5 - 8 2017 , los angeles , california cosplay galleries day one day two premiere reports jojo ' s bizarre adventure : golden wind world premiere my hero academia : two heroes world premiere studio trigger ' s ssss . gridman premiere headlines : . . .\nstudio trigger enlists the help of inferno cop director akira amemiya to reboot tokusatsu series ssss gridman ( known to the us as superhuman samurai syber - squad ! ) , and they showed the first episode at anime expo 2018 .\n\u2015 during trigger ' s industry panel before the ssss . gridman premiere at anime expo , hiromi wakabayashi emphasized the point of trigger ' s younger staff heading the show . akira amemiya ( dir . . .\n\u2015 friday at anime expo was even bigger than i expected with a packed main floor , crowded dealer ' s hall and premiere line - ups capping hours in advance in the blistering heat . i found myself between two choices . brave the giant crowds or begin my hunt for a casual space to relax . i ' d already checked ou . . .\nit won ' t stream on netflix until this fall , but anime expo 2018 provided an early look at shinji higuchi and mari okada ' s fascinating new show , with a twist on dragon riding you won ' t believe .\n\u2015 dragon pilot : hisone and masotan has a strong pedigree . the new series , streaming this fall on netflix , was helmed by shinji higuchi and hiroshi kobayashi , produced by masahiko minami , and written by mari oka . . .\nall the details from this weekend ' s trigger panel at anime expo 2018 , including new details and a sneak peek at hiroyuki imaishi ' s explosive new action show , promare .\n\u2015 if there was any way to describe trigger ' s anime expo 2018 panel , it would be \u201cfull of adrenaline . \u201d this isn ' t too off the mark for the studio , but trigger really played to their high - energy reputation to a totally packed house on fri . . .\n\u2015 2018 is an explosive year for bkub okawa ' s pop team epic , as it transformed from a 4 - koma to an epic 12 episode anime with some of the biggest voice acting talent in japan . with 24 pairs of actors , innovative meta gags , and . . .\nanime expo 2018 : jojo ' s bizarre adventure : golden wind u . s . premiere\n\u2015 jojo ' s fans got a very special treat at anime expo this year . only weeks after the anime adaptation of jojo ' s bizarre adventure part 5 was announced , anime expo announced it would host the u . s . premiere months before its planned television premiere in oct . . .\n\u2015 warning : this article contains some spoilers for recent episode of my hero academia season 3 . startling changes transformed my hero academia ' s\nsymbol of peace\nin the series ' third season . all might ' s stalwart role as a beloved hero for u . a . ' s students , deku in p . . .\nall material copyright \u00a9 1998 - 2018 anime news network . all rights reserved . served by mayu - chan cloudflare ray # 437d3b0413a454e0 - ord"]}
{"id": 56547, "summary": [{"text": "the radiant radish was a health food store located at the corner of melrose avenue and san vicente boulevard in west hollywood , california from 1969 to 1971 .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "it was managed by brian wilson of the beach boys , his cousin steve korthoff , and band road manager arnie geller . ", "topic": 39}], "title": "radiant radish", "paragraphs": ["brian wilson , radiant radish health food store , west hollywood , 1969 - 70 .\nbrian wilson - brian , part - owner of the radiant radish . . . | facebook\nradiant radish includes but is not limited to donny lang , rhiannon cunag , and david vaughn . see , radiant radish ( rr ) features open contribution technology ( tm ) that allows for ' unofficial ' members to submit any type of artistic expression to the radiant radish name .\nscience buddies staff . ( 2017 , july 28 ) . radiant radish seeds . retrieved from urltoken\nbrian wilson ' s health food store - radiant radish | brian and bros . | pinterest | brian wilson\nthe smiley smile message board | smiley smile stuff | general on topic discussions | the radiant radish . . .\nscience buddies staff .\nradiant radish seeds .\nscience buddies , 28 july 2017 , urltoken accessed 9 july 2018 .\nbrian at his health food store , the radiant radish , west hollywood ca , circa 1971 . | california band | pinterest | brian wilson\ndesigner del almeida has recreated the logo of the radiant radish , the west hollywood health food store owned by brian wilson 45 years ago . urltoken\nradish grows quickly . seed starts to germinate 3 to 4 days after planting and radish can be harvested 3 to 6 weeks later .\ndonny , much in love with rhiannon , went away with her to college in tuscon . together , donny and rhiannon recruited david and formed radiant radish .\nin 1969 brian wilson was owner / operator of the radiant radish health food store in west hollywood , california . the vitamin shop was only open for business when wilson felt like being there \u2013 frequently in the wee hours of the morning \u2013 and usually he would be in his robe and pajamas . this black and white photo of brian in the radiant radish is believed to the only one of its kind . the radiant radish would close within its first year of operation .\nradish produces white flowers arranged in racemose inflorescence . insects are main pollinators of the flowers . fruit of radish is edible pod filled with seed .\ntogether , the trio known as radiant radish form a powerful band with the goal of spreading their message across the globe . radiant radish is described as\nan umbrella for all creative endeavors of the members to go under , not just music ( artwork , other creative things ) and isn ' t limited to the ' official ' members .\ndavid had similar interest in music as donny and they hit it off when they met . when dave auditioned for radiant radish , donny was impressed and let him in the band .\nto determine the effect of radiation and heat on the germination of radish seeds .\nbeach boys legacy on twitter :\ndesigner del almeida has recreated the logo of the radiant radish , the west hollywood health food store owned by brian wilson 45 years ago . \u2026 urltoken\nmake a line of about 10 radish seeds down the center of the paper towel .\noilseed radish is a sort of radish cultivated because of its oil that is used as biofuel ( type of fuel that does not pollute atmosphere like conventional types of fuels ) .\nradish has green , strap - like or lobed leaves arranged in the form of rosette .\nradish is usually cultivated as an annual plant ( plant that completes its life cycle in one year ) .\nradish was used in treatment of kidney stones , intestinal parasites and bad skin in the britain in the past .\nrepeat the procedure microwaving radish seeds for 30 seconds , 1 minute , 2 minutes , 4 minutes , and 8 minutes .\nradish is a type of herbaceous plant that belongs to the mustard family . it originates from southeastern asia , where cultivation started 2700 years bc . ancient egyptians were also fond of radishes . cultivation of radishes started even before building of pyramids . radish is equally popular today . it prefers cooler climate and grows quickly under appropriate conditions ( enough sun , fertile soil and moisture ) . people cultivate radish as a source of food . other than that , radish has application in medicine and in the industry of fuels .\nradish is very popular type of vegetables . annual amount of sold radishes in the uk equals the weight of 40 blue whales .\nthe farmer ' s market is on the east side of farifax . i suppose if someone was enterprising enough , they could look up the radiant radish in a 1970 and / or 1971 yellow pages at the library . kind of ironic , the notion of brian wilson working at a health food store .\n# knowyouringredients : today ' s ingredient is leuconostoc / radish root lactobacillus ferment filtrate . this natural preservative is an extract der\u2026 | pinteres\u2026\ngot mine saturday in the natural color . very nice shirt ! wore it yesterday . my mom asked ,\nwhat ' s a radiant radish ?\nso , i got to tell her the story . she likes brian , so she thought it was pretty funny that he had a health food store .\nanother notable item to be featured in the book is an early development photo of fire emblem on wii , which is posted above . this went on to become radiant dawn .\nset the timer for 15 seconds , make sure you have both the radish cup and water cup inside , set the power to high , and hit start .\nradish is rich source of vitamin c and vitamins of the b group . it also contains dietary fibers and minerals such as potassium , calcium , magnesium , copper and manganese .\nradish has mild to hot peppery flavor and crunchy texture . it is often consumed raw in the form of salads , but it also can be pickled , boiled and fried .\nradish plant can reach 6 feet in height and 3 feet in width . size of the root depends on the variety . rounded varieties are usually 1 inch wide , cylindrical types are 7 inches long , while carrot - like varieties grow to the size of 24 inches . biggest ever recorded radish ( root ) had 3 feet in length and 100 pounds of weight .\ngermination is an intricate process , and many factors , including lack of water or strong chemicals , can prevent it . microwaves also can affect the germination of seeds . the microwaves emitted by a microwave oven are a form of radiant energy that fats and water in particular absorb . this absorbed energy can warm up your food , but what effect would it have on a radish seed ? would microwaving a seed help or hinder its growth ?\nrhiannon handles the artwork for radiant radish , sings occasionally , and plays drums . rhiannon and donny met in tempe ; they found that they had plenty in common , their musical and artistic creativity mirrored each other perfectly . the planets were aligned . the rest is a classic love story : boy meets girl , boy falls in love , boy follows girl to tuscon , boy forms new band with girl , girl makes website for new band , etc , etc . .\nhey gang , who would like to own what is surely the most obscure beach boys related shirt ever ? ( well , to non - super fans at least ) i ' ve recreated the radiant radish logo , made it a little vintage looking , and there ya go . you can find it in lots of colors , as well as men ' s or women ' s styles , right in the link there below ! lemme know what you think ! ! ! urltoken\nradish is usually cultivated because of its edible root . color , size , shape and taste of root depend on the variety . best known types are white , pink , red , purple , yellow and green colored .\nradish can be used to relieve stomach ache , to facilitate digestion and elimination of the excess body water and to regulate blood pressure . it contains substance , known as sulforaphane , which has potential to prevent cancer development .\nif we ' d been called the peach boys , i don ' t think it would have made much difference to our success . we were going to be the pendletones , after a sweater everyone was wearing , or the beach bums . a group ' s name is not very important . for one year [ 1969 ] i owned a health food shop i called the radiant radish . i spent too much money on produce , there wasn ' t much money coming in and we went bankrupt . but that was a great name .\nwas the night i decided to try out the radiant radish . it had just opened a few days before in west hollywood and was purveying health foods right across the street from the black rabbit inn . the movie had left me shaken ; perhaps the little store wasn\u2019t as surreal as it seemed . it certainly seemed surreal . at eleven o\u2019clock at night there was no overhead lighting ; the only illumination came from fluorescent tubes in the food bins . the only other person in the store was the counter man , the owner , magic christian\nfor the microwave experiment , you will be taking groups of 10 seeds and microwaving them for different amounts of time . count out 10 radish seeds , place on a dry napkin , and microwave for a period of time ( 5 , 10 , 15 , or 20 seconds ) .\nresults will vary depending on the strength of your microwave oven and radish seeds . the radish seeds that weren\u2019t microwaved at all should germinate in a couple days . the stem system with tiny leaves and the root system with tiny root hairs should become more and more evident . seeds only microwaved 15 seconds might actually show more sprouting early on . seeds microwaved for longer periods won\u2019t sprout at all . if all your seeds sprout , you need to redo your experiment with higher microwave times , if none of them sprout , you need to redo the experiment with lower microwave times . don\u2019t be discouraged , real science is all about trial and error !\ngermination is when the seed starts to sprout , and a plant starts to emerge from the seed . this process starts when the seed absorbs the water . this causes the endosperm to pop open the seed coat , allowing the embryo to grow leaves using the food stored in the seed for energy . radish seeds germinate very quickly ( around 3 - 5 days ) .\ni may be wrong , but i dare say - letsgoawayforawhile , egohanger1966 , swedish frog , zach wolfe , disney boy ( 1985 ) , smile brian , amanda hart , maxl , mikie and ivy / billy c . or if we take into account the 2nd scenario - then definitely someone who is so obsessed with vegetables drawn on t - shirts , let alone - radish .\ngood guesses , rangerover ! thanks amanda ! what are you waiting for , go buy one ! egohanger , i ' m always waiting for somebody to recognize my brian sandbox shirt , and a coworker who ' s very hip and musical finally did , and it made me happy . but that ' s the only one so far . ( and i ' m honored that my shirt is being discussed at parties ! ! ! ) now i ' ll keep waiting for somebody to recognize the radiant radish shirt . i might die waiting . soooo . . . whoever did buy this , i want you to wear this to a brian show , especially if you ' re going to do a meet & greet . and then just wait for brian to say\nwhat the hey , where did you get that shirt ? ! ?\nof course , the other outcome is brian has no memory of ever owning a health food and vitamin store\nwe all know that plants need sunlight and water to grow big and tall . but did you know that inside seeds are baby plants , and that the fragile baby plant inside the seed needs to be protected ? if you ' ve ever had a sunburn , you also know that the sun gives off harmful radiation and heat . how much radiation and heat can a seed handle ? find out using some radish seeds , an oven , and your microwave !\nthere are three main parts to the structure of a seed , the seed coat , the embryo and the food storage tissue . the seed coat is the outer layer of the seed , and protects the embryo from conditions such as acidity . the embryo contains all the parts that are needed to form a new plant and also contains cotyledons which absorbs nutrition from the food storage tissue . in radish seeds , the embryo absorbs the endosperm and the food is in the cotyledons .\none more important thing to do is to set up a\ncontrol\ngroup . this group of seeds will not be microwaved or baked in the oven . the reason for having a control group is so that you know your seeds are good and can sprout . what if the seeds you bought are bad ? for this group , take the bag labeled\ncontrol\nand add 10 radish seeds to the bottom of the bag on one side of the napkin , close the baggie and tape to the window .\nseed sprouting is called germination , and is the process during which the baby plant emerges from the seed and develops its first set of true leaves . germination begins when the seed absorbs water , which causes the endosperm to swell and pop open the seed coat . then the embryo will grow and develop its first set of true leaves , using food stored in the endosperm for energy . some seeds take a very long time to germinate , while others germinate very quickly . for this experiment , we have chosen radish seeds , which germinate very quickly in 3 to 5 days .\nit occurs to me that brian might have been deluged with fans coming in wanting to talk , get autographs , hang around and get next to him . did he himself spend a lot of time there ? how long was it open , beginning to end ? i imagine it was poorly managed , lost money , and had competition from chain stores . . even in the early 70 ' s , there were mall health food stores that sold various products and concoctions for the healthy hippie . ( now that would have been a good name for a health food store near a college campus . ) and why buy carrots from brian when the farmers market was nearby ? and the big question , do any of you know anyone who ever went there when it was still the raidant radish ?\nthe big disappointment i feel about my life is that i didn ' t have more wisdom when it came to taking drugs . drugs laid me out for years .\napplause sounds good . you start to believe people really like your stuff when they give you a 10 - minute standing ovation . i don ' t know when it would get boring - maybe after half an hour .\nwhen i was eight i used to copy rosemary clooney singing , ' the evening breeze caressed the trees tenderly , the trembling trees embraced the breeze tenderly . '\na beautiful horn is my favourite sound in the world . if i could play a saxophone , that ' s what i ' d be doing . but i can ' t play a saxophone .\nwhen i was 16 , i had a woolensack tape recorder and i taped the wind . i lost it and those tapes . i don ' t know where the hell they are .\ni sit down on stage because i feel more comfortable sitting . i move my hands around to try and look alive . i ' m looking at the front row and i ' m looking up in the air , but i can ' t see without my glasses and i don ' t remember any faces .\nbig brian isn ' t scared of anybody and little brian is scared of everybody .\nonly my left ear works properly , the right is deaf . so i ' ve never heard music in stereo , or both sides of the audience together . it ' s kind of depressing , but it ' s all right . one advantage is i can lie on my left side in bed and not be bothered . i like peace and quiet very much . i really do .\ni sang ' deck the halls ' for hundreds of children with xeroderma pigmentosum [ hypersensitivity to sunlight ] at disney one night . that was kinda scary .\nevery night now i say this : ' the night was quiet and nature was resting and i was at peace . ' and then i can sleep . i made it up myself . isn ' t that great ? saying it now my eyes feel a little tired .\nfirst thing in the morning , at seven , i wash my face . i have my breakfast - an egg and kellogg ' s cornflakes with skimmed milk and sweet ' n ' low - and i try to get on with it . i work in my armchair with a leg rest and i have my synthesiser on my lap . i ' m a morning person , creatively . i have auditory hallucinations , i hear voices saying derogatory things , like i ' m terrible and i ' m going to die , and they ' re usually worse in the afternoon .\nmaking music is like brain surgery - very sensitive , very delicate . genius is the ability to make something very complex seem very simple .\nfirst love is the moment you can ' t repeat , but you ' ll always own it .\nwhen i hear really fabulous music by somebody else , i can feel as small as the dot in the ' i ' in nit .\nthe gentlest person i know is my friend mark , who designs covers . i like hanging with him , he talks nice to me and sometimes i ' ll need him to rub my neck .\ni used to run laps around the park , now i walk laps . exercise is my hobby .\nit will only take a slight little idea , a starting melody , to make my whole day .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\non monday , january 27 , 2014 , brian sat for a half hour and answered over 50 questions from fans around the world .\ndue to the overwhelming response to the q & a , only a fraction of the questions could be answered , but brian did talk about his new album and career .\nthe event was a big success \u2013 brian had a lot of fun and is looking forward to doing it again .\nhi brian , what\u2019s your favorite new song you\u2019re working on ? \u201csail away\u201d ( not the randy newman song ) and \u201clast song . \u201d\nhi brian . just wanted to know , years from now , what would you like your legacy to be ? that i was a good singer .\nhi brian , what is your most favorite dennis\u2018 song ? ( besides forever ) .\ncaroline , no and , let me think . probably i loves you porgy .\nwake the world can you tell me the inspiration for this track . thank you !\none by one , ( sings ) stars appear . it ' s one of my favorite songs \u2013 it really is . i love singing it .\nhey brian , thanks for all of the wonderful music over the years . after all of these years , is there anyone you want to collaborate with that you ' ve never worked with ?\ngood vibrations - i really worked hard on that with the guys . i just wanted to make a great record \u2013 and i did !\ni didn ' t watch it but i understand paul and ringo were on it . taped it i haven ' t watched it yet . i heard paul and ringo were great .\nhi , brian ! i ' m from japan . if you could return to past , when and what would you want to do ?\nwhat are your thoughts on the friends album ? to me thats one of the unheralded late 60s classics . . that and wild honey . . .\nyeah , i still like that song a lot . and pacific coast highway and from there to back again . very much so .\ni think he ' s a great singer and a good music guy . he wrote some good tunes .\nbrian - i heard that you wrote more than one song with burt bacharach , ( aside from\nwhat love can do\n) . will we ever be hearing any thing else from the two of you , and can you say what influence burt has had on you as a songwriter ?\nnot very much actually . i love his music and he did teach me something about harmonies .\nhi brian , i ' m curious as to whether or not you ' re able to read or write sheet music . do you , or did you ever use sheet music to instruct the musicians in your sessions on what to play , or did you just teach them everything by ear or using the piano ?\nyeah , i write out manuscript music and sometimes i\u2019ll teach them at the piano .\ni was made to love her\n( wild honey ) makes me wish that the beach boys and stevie wonder could have collaborated on something . did you ever have the chance to work with stevie ? ( it ' s never too late ! ! )\nhi brian - you rock ! ! i am wondering about the song busy doin ' nothing . it has an odd - for - brian - wilson bossa nova influence . the song also has odd - for - brian - wilson time signature fluctuations . i was wondering if you were listening to any bossa nova records at that time , or any jazz . yeah , bossa nova in general inspired that .\nthe story goes that when you first heard strawberry fields forever you felt weakened by it . has any song in the past ten years made you feel that way again ?\nno , that ' s not true . it was a very weird record , but yeah , i liked it .\nyeah , it did \u2013 it turned me onto writing songs and harmonies . it very much influenced me .\nhi brian , i was wondering what are your recollections of working with leon russell on a handful of beach boys albums . he seems like a nice guy , great musician too !\nsee there you go \u2013 \u201chow does it make you feel ! \u201d it makes me feel proud .\nyeah , i met dean martin at a white house party in 1984 . and frank sinatra too . they were very nice to me .\ni ' ve heard you ' re a dodgers fan . what ' s your favorite vin scully moment ?\nyankees . because of mickey mantle . i played center field in high school .\nhelp me rhonda - i would ' ve made a better rhythm - it wasn ' t in the pocket .\ni was in my car listening to the radio and drove home and that song inspired me . but no , it wasn ' t when you wish upon a star .\ncopyright 2018 brian wilson productions . all rights reserved . website design and digital marketing : designsite\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nto buy this album from amazon . com , click here : sunflower / surf ' s up\noriginal recording was done on brother records\u2019 cassette tape recorder at 30 i . p . s . on 2 inch - wide tape with four long lasting flashlight batteries . the following microphones ( with built - in remote switch ) were used . u2 boat mike , f111 throat model and dc456 - 1414 . a 30 - position toy - mixing console was used to transfer the original recording to my brother 2 - track recorder .\nonce on board with reprise , brother records\u2019 star act hastily issued a trial single on february 23 , 1970 , add some music to your day / susie cincinnati , which spent a modest five weeks on the billboard hot 100 chart , peaking at number 64 . meanwhile , beach boys\u2019 leader brian wilson , brothers carl and dennis and fellow beach boys mike love , al jardine and bruce johnston worked with chief engineer stephen w . desper to winnow and refine their latest output into a twelve song 16 - track master entitled add some music , subheaded an album offering from the beach boys .\nas discussions on a stronger lineup ensued , warner a & r executive lenny waronker visited brian\u2019s bel air mansion ( site of the \u2018brothers studios\u2019 home recording rig on which most of the current material had been cut ) and he was stunned to hear cool , cool water , a song of brian wilson\u2019s and mike love\u2019s that brian had performed alone at his piano for lenny .\nwaronker was deeply moved by the sheer beauty of cool , cool water , whose inspired simplicity seemed to dovetail with the transcendent commercial complexity of brian\u2019s masterpiece of four years earlier , good vibrations . waronker deemed both songs to be works of great intuitive grace , and made a mental note to himself : \u201cif i ever get the opportunity to produce brian , i\u2019d encourage him to do something that combined the vividness of good vibrations with the non - commercial gentleness of cool , cool water . \u201d ( waronker got his chance in 1988 , when he co - produced rio grande for the solo brian wilson album on sire / reprise ) .\non june 29 , 1970 brother / reprise sent out another beach boys single , slip on through / this whole world , as a stalking horse for the impending album , but it failed to chart in billboard . finally , the inaugural beach boys long - player for brother / reprise reached stores on august 31 , 1970 , and the same album jacket fashioned earlier by ed thrasher proved to be its packaging , the sole change surrounding ricci martin\u2019s toddler - filled and rainbow - framed front portrait of the group being the title , which now read sunflower in crisp purple type .\nthe final revised song sequencing for sunflower is the one preserved on this reissue , which marks the first time sunflower has been on compact disc since its brief appearance in the u . s . on caribou / epic in october 1990 ( with concurrent release in europe in epic and japan on sony ) .\nsunflower opens with the surging throb of dennis wilson\u2019s breath - stealing slip on through . it has a serpentine bass line , inside - out drum patterns , and the clangorous knell of a cow bell that launch an introductory kaleidoscope of four - tiered vocals ; one layer of intersecting harmonies , another of organ punctuations or percussive phrases like \u201cbelieve , believe , \u201d topped off by dennis\u2019 beautifully insistent lead singing . a clutter - free triumph of arranging flair , slip on through is also a sophisticated step beyond the dream - walking pet sounds esthetic , and it rocks hard thanks to convulsive drum breaks and nimble conga tattoos .\n\u201cit was a really dynamic song , \u201d recalls brian wilson , of slip on through , wilson talking at his home in los angeles in april 2000 as he offered an exclusive commentary on each of the tracks in this historic join sunflower / surf\u2019s up reissue . \u201cdennis , i was very proud of , because he really rocked and rolled on that one . dennis did really interesting energetic things on that . \u201d\nnext is brian\u2019s this whole world , whose rhythmic floor is an impeccable vocal parquetry of various tonal parts . carl\u2019s graceful intonation on the heartfelt lyric about global amity makes unsurpassed use of his swooping falsetto range and his catch - in - the - throat vocal sob to convey the emotional breadth of the music\u2019s message . the song\u2019s ability to traverse a half - dozen separate moods and settings in an evolution of less than two minutes is similarly arresting , making the quasi - elongated this whole world , the most ingenious of brians\u2019 mini - opuses .\n\u201ci do that on my live album ( brian wilson : live at the roxy theater ) , at my concerts , \u201d says brian now of this whole world , adding , \u201cit\u2019s one of my very favorites . structurally , it rambles , but i just remember i said ( at the time it was first recorded ) , \u201clisten , this is a really spiritual tune . \u201d we double - tracked our singing on that one ; but we always double - tracked our voices , always . carl sang the lead and i did the voices in the background . it was inspired by my love of the world , how i love people , and how people should be free . \u201d\n\u201cwell , i\u2019ll be gosh - darned , \u201d says brian with a laugh when told of is distant ancestors parallel practices . \u201cwhat a spiritual family ! i had no notion of that , so it\u2019s a scary little lyric , isn\u2019t it ? \u201d he concludes with an impish laugh . \u201cmy family before me , for a couple of generations , that\u2019s one of the missing links in me \u2013 and it\u2019s a fascinating thing , that missing link . \u201d\n\u201cwe wrote add some music in 1970 , \u201d adds brian . \u201ci think we wrote it my house in bel air . it was written by me and mike and joe knott , who was a friend of mine who wasn\u2019t a songwriter but he contributed a couple of lines . but i can\u2019t remember which ones ! the lyrics are wonderful . when i do my shows , i always tell the people , \u201clisten to the lyrics of this song , you\u2019ll like them a lot . \u201d\ndennis\u2019 got to know the woman ( \u201cthat , \u201d notes brian with a giggle , \u201csounds like a dennis title ! \u201d ) is one of the few beach boys songs that could honestly be called funky , its tinkly dixieland piano a perfect foil for the coarse frivolity of the verses , which contain a boorish come - on to the object of one\u2019s lowest bump - and - grind fantasies . increasingly caught up in the track\u2019s pulsating groove , the singer\u2019s absurdly overstated ardor has pushed him by mid - song into open embarrassment ; his familiar macho pose toppling into a knowing laugh that listener\u2019s can share .\nbrian and bruce johnston penned the dazzling deidre , a stroll - tempo devotional to an idealized , red - haired goddess ; its stippled use of flutes plus the spacey filtering and compression techniques in the vocal mixes giving the track a celestial grandeur . \u201cloved it , \u201d says brian . \u201cone of my very favorites . i thought bruce\u2019s harmonies were beautiful \u2013 harmonic genius . \u201d\nside one of the vinyl version of sunflower concludes with it\u2019s about time , a flat - out rocker by dennis , al jardine and writer bob burchman that was the first - person account of a fallen artist nearly destroyed by his fruitless search of \u201ca lost elation . \u201d \u201cthat\u2019s another dennis one , really good , \u201d brian reflects . \u201cdennis was very creative , a creative guy . \u201d the santana - like latin pivot of its percussion gave the song a nice tension , and the personal renewal described by the song\u2019s central character triggers a driving guitar break that makes his second chance seem both plausible and thrilling . and undidactic commentary on rock indulgence and self - redemption , it was also a wishful scenario regarding both brian and dennis wilson\u2019s sporadic personal troubles .\nforever by dennis and buddy gregg jakobson and our sweet love , a brian - carl - al collaboration , are pristine ballads that would not have been out of place of pet sounds but for their absence of pessimism . \u201cforever has to be the most harmonically beautiful thing i\u2019ve ever heard , \u201d brian now declares . \u201cit\u2019s a rock and roll prayer . and our sweet love , i wrote that for carl . after i wrote it i said , \u201chey , he could sing this good\u201d so i gave it to carl . \u201d\nat my window , al and brian\u2019s ode to a bird on a sill , is a childlike consideration of a good omen . \u201cal wrote the lyrics , \u201d says brian . \u201cit\u2019s a fantastic song ; the sound of it , the overall wall of sound we put into it , was really good . \u201d window also serves as a fit prelude to the meditative innocence of cool , cool water , which incorporates a portion of the spooky , droned canticle of i love to say dada from the shelved smile album .\n\u201cwell , i\u2019m proud of cool , cool water , \u201d brian assures , \u201cbecause that was a divinely inspired song . i had just moved into a new house on bellagio road in bel air , in march of 1967 , and the first day i moved in , there was a piano there , and i went to the piano and wrote cool , cool water . i sat down and wrote the gist of it , the basic song . it was finished much later of course . ( sings ) \u201cgimme some cool , cool water . \u201d\ngone from the final sunflower lineup were al and brian\u2019s good time \u2013 \u201cthat was a very good cut ; it brings back pleasant memories . \u201d brian now recalls . gone as well , were brian and mike\u2019s when girls get together , and another brian and al effort , i just got my pay ( \u201cthat\u2019s another one we did that was a really cool song , \u201d brian now assures , \u201cand we harmonized real good on it . \u201d ) the former cut landed on keepin\u2019 the summer alive ( 1980 ) .\nalso dropped was dennis\u2019 fallin\u2019 in love ( featuring a string arrangement by daryl dragon on the captain and tennille fame ) ; the song later appeared under the title lady as the b - side of dennis\u2019 1970 sound of free solo single on the stateside / emi label , both tracks credited to dennis wilson and rumbo . among other finished cuts left in the can were games two can play , an instrumental called carnival ( sometimes referred to as over the waves ) , and san miguel , which surfaced in 1981 on the caribou ten years of harmony ( 1970 - 1980 ) anthology .\nsurf\u2019s up , the beach boys subsequent 1971 release , was named for a song salvaged from smile , and also featured a sunflower outtake , take a load off your feet ( with the \u201cpete\u201d tagline deleted ) . brian initially opposed the use of surf\u2019s up , in this context , but then relented , and he fought to overcome the group objections to the mournful \u2018til i die .\nlooking back with some thirty years of hindsight , brian is philosophical about these once - heated issues . \u201cright , yeah , \u201d he concedes of the controversy concerning utilization of surf\u2019s up as the signature track , adding , \u201cbut i liked it eventually . the vocal on that was a little bit limited . it\u2019s not my favorite vocal i ever did , but it did have heart . nevertheless , it\u2019ll be out there again with this reissue , \u201d he says with a laugh , \u201cand i\u2019ll be naked to the world ! \u201d\n\u201cthe lyrics for surf\u2019s up were very van dyke ( parks ) ; only he could have done that \u2013 only van dyke could have written those lyrics . we wrote that at my chickering piano , i think , in my sandbox ( i . e . eight truckloads of refined sand emptied into a low - walled , keyboard ensconced enclosure in the dining room of his bellagio road home ) and it took us about an hour at most to write the whole thing . we wrote it pretty fast ; it all happened like it should . \u201d\nbut the rest of the latter day initiatives resulted in the album ( originally dubbed landlocked but retitled surf\u2019s up after that song was appended to it ) happened as a beach boys records shouldn\u2019t : through stress , strife , brittle compromises and minimal overall involvement by brian .\nrecalling the uneasy era and his contributions to an album that encapsulated it , brian confesses , \u201ci was thinking about the surf\u2019s up songs , \u2018til i die and a day in the life of a tree . \u2018til i die is moving ; i was feeling kind of small , and i wrote a song about how small i feel . ( recites ) \u201ci\u2019m a cork on the ocean / floating over a raging sea . i\u2019m a rock on a landslide\u2026 / i\u2019m a leaf on a windy day / pretty soon i\u2019ll be blown away . \u201d it\u2019s just a humble song . it had a nice smooth melody and i was really touched by it . a day in the life of a tree was a very spiritual number ; it had some spiritual love to it . but student demonstration time i didn\u2019t like that , didn\u2019t like the lyrical content . i thought it wasn\u2019t beach boys enough . \u201d\nlong promised road , co - written by carl wilson and jack rieley is wistful but determined in its hopefulness and so brian harbored fond feelings toward it . \u201cit fits the description of \u201cpioneer\u201d - type song , \u201d observes brian . \u201ccarl\u2019s singing was gorgeous \u2013 he was my main man for vocals . \u201d thus , the heroic theme and his brother\u2019s emotional investment in the saga certified the enduring worth .\nstudent demonstration time , a mike love rewrite of jerry leiber and mike stoller\u2019s riot in cell block # 9 , passionately reexamined the kent state tragedy and other recent violence against student peace and civil rights activists . it has a certain gritty grandeur that either galvanized listeners or grated on them . in brian\u2019s case it was the latter , \u201cit was a little too intense , \u201d he says . \u201cit didn\u2019t hit the spot for me . it wasn\u2019t too vocally intense but lyrically it was a little too far - out for me . \u201d\nhowever , feel flows , a song his brother carl wrote with rieley , is a track brian found sublime , its fluttering flute passages , ominous guitar riffs and ethereal keyboard effects captivating to the leader of the band . \u201cfeel flows was carl\u2019s tune , and i though it was wonderful \u2013 really great to have created , \u201d brian enthuses , believing its more impressionistic endorsement of peace was effective in a way a more dogmatic statement could never be . \u201ccome to think of it , \u201d he asserts , \u201cfeel flows is a great commentary on things . \u201d\nlookin\u2019 at tomorrow ( a welfare song ) , a poignant mini - soliloquy from a jobless rounder , seems like a coda to long promised road , the pioneer busted in his starry - eyed ambitions but still \u201clooking at tomorrow\u201d for a fresh potential .\na day in the life of a tree by brian and rieley is well - meaning in its open melancholy but not match artistically for brian\u2019s masterful \u2018til i die , whose buoyant harmonies and unfussy personal testimony pierced the soul with their vulnerability . the organ - based two - and - a - half minute opus was a magnificent use of all the group\u2019s myriad vocal shadings , with intersecting descants leading a cathedral - like mood to the last quarter of its spell - weaving .\nnonetheless , the beach boys and their brother records enterprise had managed an important artistic and critical beachhead after a long spell adrift . indeed , during an april 27 , 1971 concert bill at new york\u2019s fillmore east with the grateful dead , bob dylan turned up to catch the boys\u2019 set and then remarked aloud as a reporter stood within earshot , \u201cyou know , they\u2019re fucking good , man . \u201d\nbrian wilson himself attributes the staying power of sunflower and surf\u2019s up to the \u201cspiritual love\u201d of the music on both releases , an outlook complemented by the brother records logo \u2013 a lakota chief on horseback with outstretched arms \u2013 that\u2019s based on a 1909 bronze statue ( at boston\u2019s museum of fine arts ) by sculptor cyrus edward dallin titled the appeal to the great spirit . himself a son of western pioneer stock , dallin intended the statue to depict native americans plight as white settlers populated the continent . dallin saw the lakota\u2019s gesture as common to all humanity : \u201cwhen material plans and helps fail , we reach out to the spiritual . \u201d\ntimothy white is editor in chief of billboard and author of the nearest faraway place : brian wilson , the beach boys and the southern california experience ( henry holt and company ) , from which a portion of this essay was adapted . \u00a9 2000 by timothy white ; all rights reserved . used by permission .\n( p ) 2000 brother records , inc . , under exclusive license to capitol records , inc .\nsunflower original art : \u00a9 1970 brother records , inc . , surf\u2019s up original artwork \u00a9 1971 brother records , inc . this compilation ( p ) 2000 brother records , inc . , under exclusive license to capitol records , inc . , \u00a9 capitol records , inc . manufactured by capitol records , inc . , 1750 n . vine street , hollywood , ca 90028 . all rights reserved . unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws . international copyright secured . printed in the u . s . a .\nsunflower : 1 . slip on through ( dennis wilson ) 2 . this whole world ( brian wilson ) 3 . add some music to your day ( brian wilson / al jardine / joe knott ) 4 . got to know the woman ( dennis wilson ) 5 . deirdre ( bruce johnston / brian wilson ) 6 . it\u2019s about time ( dennis wilson / bob burchman / al jardine ) 7 . tears in the morning ( bruce johnston ) 8 . all i wanna do ( brian wilson / mike love ) 9 . forever ( dennis wilson / gregg jakobson ) 10 . our sweet love ( brian wilson / carl wilson / al jardine ) 11 . at my window ( al jardine / brian wilson ) 12 . cool , cool water ( brian wilson / mike love )\nsurfin ' safari / surfin ' usa surfer girl / shut down , volume two little deuce coupe / all summer long today ! / summer days , summer nights party ! / stack - o - tracks smiley smile / wild honey concert / live in london sunflower / surf ' s up friends / 20 / 20 carl & the passions : so tough / holland keeping the summer alive / beach boys ( 1985 release ) m . i . u . / light album 15 big ones / love you\nsubscribe to the all - new rolling stone ! everything you need to know from the authority on music , entertainment , politics and pop culture .\nsign up for our newsletter and go inside the world of music , culture and entertainment .\nbrian began murmuring . . . \u201cworld climatic regions . . . face of the moon . . . geodetic satellites . what does geodetic mean ? of the earth ? of the earth , it must be , it must be the relation of the earth to the satellites , that\u2019s right . \u201d he was like a man trying to fight his way out of a pocket of time . \u201cis there any part of the earth that never has any sun ? \u201d\ni handed him a bottle of vitamin b - 12 i wanted to buy . he said , \u201cwhat you want is a b - complex . \u201d\nhe ran his fingers over the rows of bottles , seeking just the right supplement . \u201cdid you get a call for b - 12 ? \u201d\n\u201cwell , now , unless there\u2019s a call , we \u2013 you can\u2019t \u2013\u201d he would not sell me any b - 12 .\nproducer nick venet speaks of his association with the group , beginning with surfin\u2019 u . s . a .\n\u201ci signed them to capitol records . it was a master purchase . they brought the first record ready - made . they had a minor release earlier on an independent label , a local chart record , i think it was \u2018surfin\u2019 . \u2019 the father had brought a master of the second record . he wanted to make a new deal . he wanted to sell the master and was asking $ 100 , a small royalty . he didn\u2019t want very much . . . a very humble man .\n\u201ci was the only person at the label under 62 . he played me the record and it was really good . probably the best record i heard that year . sensation . they produced it , brian and the guys , and it was a - fucking - terrific .\n\u201cwe bought the master . gave him $ 300 for it and made him a good royalty deal . he wanted to give us the publishing and i had to advise them to open a small company with the boys , with the group , split it between them and keep the publishing .\n\u201cthe day the record came out it was a hit . i think it broke in phoenix , arizona . california had put it off , in fact some of the people in california had put it down . the record just broke all kinds of sales records in new york city and everything for us that year . the beach boys became very important .\n\u201cbrian had all the odds against him ever having more than two hit records . brian was a square peg in a round hole . brian was five years too early with his business thinking , with his creative thinking , and yet he made it . but he suffered for it . and i\u2019m sure he\u2019s paying for it today . \u201d\n\u201cbrian bled a lot for demanding changes . it cost him more money to make records . see , the company used to absorb the cost if you used their magic studios . brian had to pay for his studios .\n\u201che was one of the first acts on a major label to bust out of the major label syndrome of coming into their studios at their appointed hours and using their facilities \u2013 good , bad or indifferent \u2013 at their union scales and their hours , changing engineers for dinner breaks , banana breaks , pee breaks , all that bullshit ; he\u2019s the first one to be allowed to go outside . that\u2019s a pretty heavy trip for a kid of his age .\n\u201cbrian wilson liberated california for producers and musicians . new york was the center for recording . brian wilson \u2013 and a lot of people may not agree with this , if they don\u2019t they\u2019re full of shit \u2013 brian wilson brought a lot of action to california for young producers and young musicians . he used guys who were not the a - line . guys that are being called studio cats today at that time were young guys ; brian wilson used them extensively , and they became heavy studio cats .\n\u201che also was the first guy to do it until it was right . he damned everyone till it was right and then he gave them the record ; he took his chances . a lot of us would get chicken after four hours and say , \u2018we\u2019d better get off the tune . \u2019 brian would hang in there for nine hours , no matter what the cost . i used to think he was crazy , but he was right . brian was tough to work with . brian really demanded .\n\u201cdo you realize that 70 percent of the jingles you hear on the air and on tv evolved from brian wilson\u2019s records ? think about all the ads , from coca - cola to seven - up ; from thom mccann to some bank in cleveland . before they used to have that chick do her be - bop - a - do - wah in the air at the end of each commercial , with the guys who weren\u2019t traveling that week with stan kenton doing the background . even on top 40 radio , they had those pseudo - jazz changes in the station tags . brian wilson\u2019s records changed all that . check out those jingles . they come off of beach boys riffs .\n\u201cbrian was making music in those days , he wasn\u2019t making speeches , and it was ok , because no one was using words then . a reflection of last saturday , that\u2019s what his music was on the coast . it was honest . it was for all time .\n\u201cyou really can\u2019t pull an individual record . even \u2018good vibrations\u2019 is an evolution of \u2018surfin\u2019 u . s . a . \u2019\n\u201cif brian had started today \u2014 i think the record industry is more equipped to handle a brian wilson , set up a life style for him so that he could live and work without ever worrying about going broke . in those days they really didn\u2019t care where the fuck you were going . if you had a hit record and wanted to spend all your money , fine , because the law of averages was you weren\u2019t to have one tomorrow ."]}
{"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 . 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(\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 - 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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 ."]}
{"id": 56560, "summary": [{"text": "gesellius , lindgren , and saarinen was a finnish architecture firm in helsinki .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "the firm was formed in 1896 and consisted of herman gesellius , armas lindgren , and eliel saarinen .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "in 1905 lindgren became head of the architecture school at helsinki university of technology and withdrew from the firm .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "gesellius and saarinen continued as partners until 1907 . ", "topic": 34}], "title": "gesellius , lindgren , and saarinen", "paragraphs": ["class of 1893 at the polytechnical institute : armas lindgren , eliel saarinen , albertina \u00f6stman and herman gesellius . photo : c . p . dyrendahl ( d . nyblin ) . gesellius , lindgren , saarinen : office stamp , c . 1901 .\nhvittr\u00e4sk was built between 1901 - 1903 by architects herman gesellius , armas lindgren and eliel saarinen . the main building , designed in national romantic style , built of logs and natural stone , was both a common studio and a home for eliel saarinen and armas lindgren for some years after it was completed . during that time , gesellius lived in the courtyard building and later moved into the north - wing of the main building after lindgren relocated in helsinki .\nsaarinen : suomessa in finland - gesellius , lindgren , saarinen 1896 - 1907 ; saarinen 1907 - 1923 by hausen , marika ; kirmo mikkola & anna - lisa amberg : museum finnish architecture , helsinki 9789519229423 softcover , 2nd ed . edition . - abacus bookshop\nafter the divorce from his first wife , mathilde ( who then married herman gesellius ) , on march 6 , 1904 saarinen married his second wife , louise ( loja ) gesellius , a sculptor in helsinki , and the younger sister of herman gesellius . they had a daughter eva - lisa ( pipsan ) born 31 - 03 - 1905 and a son eero saarinen born 20 - 08 - 1910 .\neliel saarinen died in michigan in 1950 , and is buried at hvittr\u00e4sk , finland .\nbuildings was evolved in collaboration with his second wife , louise ( loja ) gesellius ( 1879\u20131968 ) , and is freely eclectic , incorporating expressionist , round - arched , and vernacular elements . he was president of the cranbrook academy of art from 1932 to 1942 , and was joined by his son , eero , and by charles\nalthough the elder eliel saarinen was tied to the romanticism of nineteenth - century arts - and - crafts ideas , and eliel saarinen was unable to incorporate modernism\u2019s machine aesthetic into his work successfully , he remains an important and influential twentieth - century architect . the sensitivity of his architecture and the perceptiveness of his town planning ideas still provide excellent examples of how to make humane and memorable environments .\nsaarinen , gottlieb eliel .\na dictionary of architecture and landscape architecture . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nfrom 1896 to 1905 , and with gesellius only until 1907 , when he worked on his own , emigrating to the usa in 1923 . he established his first american office at evanston , il ( 1923\u20134 ) , later ( 1924 ) moving to\nat cranbrook , between 1925 and 1945 , eliel saarinen executed the school for boys , the kingswood schools for girls , the academy of art , the institute of science , the museum and library , faculty housing , and the resident artist\u2019s studios . these works ranged in style from the picturesque boys schools , to the frank lloyd wright - inspired kingswood school , to the more austerely classical museum and library complex ( fig . 4 ) . within this stylistic diversity , the cranbrook designs exhibit eliel saarinen\u2019s arts - and - crafts desire for totally integrated environmental works , realized through their excellent siting , exquisite masonry detailing , interior surface treatments , and attendant furnishings and weaving . however , cranbrook is more than an enclave of eliel saarinen buildings ; it is a resonant environment incorporating sculptures , artwork , furnishings , and decorative appointments designed and produced by the academy\u2019s faculty and students , as well as by the eliel saarinen family .\nsaarinen , gottlieb eliel .\na dictionary of architecture and landscape architecture . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\ngottlieb eliel saarinen ( 1873 - 1950 ) was a finnish architect known for his work with art nouveau buildings in the early years of the 20th century . he was the father of eero saarinen .\nacademy of art , bloomfield hills , mi . saarinen designed the cranbrook school for boys ( 1926\u201330 ) and the kingswood school for girls ( 1929\u201330 ) there , followed by the institute of science ( 1931\u20133 ) , and museum and library ( 1940\u20133 ) . this beautiful series of\nin 1922 , saarinen took second prize in a design competition for the chicago tribune tower . he and his family emigrated to the united states the following year .\ncranbrook , in particular the academy of art , was the manifestation of a george booth\u2019s vision of a midwestern institution that would facilitate the integration of the arts and crafts into contemporary culture . under eliel saarinen\u2019s direction as president of the academy and program head of architecture , cranbrook became a nationally recognized school of design . the faculty included carl milles , maija grotel , and mariane strengell , in addition to the eliel saarinen family , while charles and ray eames , florence knoll , harry bertoia , harry weese , edmund bacon , and jack lenor larsen are among its more noteworthy students . at cranbrook , individuality and freedom were stressed and the sense of community was much like the atmosphere found in the earlier hvittrast atelier . eliel saarinen personally directed the graduate program in architecture , which focused city planning concerns . the studies done in the graduate studio became the structure for eliel saarinen\u2019s book the city ( 1 ) , his definitive statement on urbanism .\nsaarinen , eliel .\nthe columbia encyclopedia , 6th ed . . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nthe 50 - year career of eliel saarinen ( 1873 - 1950 ) can be divided into two parts . practicing in finland for 25 years , he first established an international reputation based on his \u201cnational romantic\u201d and jugendstill - inspired architecture . the second phase of eliel saarinen\u2019s career began when he emigrated to the united states in 1923 , after placing second the 1922 chicago tribune tower competition . while practicing in the united states , eliel saarinen also assumed the role of educator , first at the university of michigan and then at the cranbrook academy of art . eliel saarinen not only designed the cranbrook complex but , under his stewardship , it became one of the most influential design schools in the nation .\nstand out and be remembered with prezi , the secret weapon of great presenters .\nkay fisker and c . f . m\u00f8ller , vesters\u00f8hus ( 1935 - 39 )\nafter 1923 . in finland , saarinen ' s most celebrated building was the railway station in helsinki . he took second prize in the chicago\nsaarinen , eliel .\nthe columbia encyclopedia , 6th ed . . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nin 1923 the eliel saarinen family emigrated to the united states where his career would focus on education as well as architectural practice . although his placing second in the chicago tribune tower competition ( 1922 ) is often cited as the reason for his immigration to the united states , the economic conditions in finland prompted his departure . in 1917 finland declared its autonomy from russia ; in 1919 it became an independent nation after a year - and - a - half of civil war . these events resulted in an economic collapse , and construction slowed ; it was for this reason eliel saarinen entered the tribune competition . after spending a brief period in evanston , illinois , eliel saarinen was invited to join the architecture faculty at the university of michigan in 1924 . in that same year one of his students at michigan , harry s . booth , introduced eliel saarinen to his father , george gough booth , from whom eliel saarinen recieved the commission to design the cranbrook complex in bloomfield hills , michigan .\nreset share links resets both viewing and editing links ( coeditors shown below are not affected ) .\nenter your email address to subscribe to this site and receive notifications of new posts by email .\n\u00a9 a dictionary of architecture and landscape architecture 2000 , originally published by oxford university press 2000 .\nbeginning in 1936 saarinen was in partnership with his son , eero . his best known works from the latter years of his life include the tabernacle church of christ in columbus , indiana ( 1942 ) , and the christ lutheran church in minneapolis ( 1949 ) .\nin 1925 , saarinen was asked by george g . booth to design buildings for the cranbrook educational center in bloomfield hills , michigan , a project booth intended to be similar to the bauhaus idea in germany . saarinen began teaching at the cranbrook academy of art in 1926 , and taught at bloomfield hills ( cranbrook ) from 1929 to his death . he also served as president of the cranbrook academy of art from 1932 to 1948 .\nfrom 1910 to 1915 he worked on the extensive city - planning project of munksn\u00e4s - haga and later published a book on the subject . in january 1911 he became a consultant in city planning for reval , estonia and was invited to budapest to advise in city development . in 1912 , a brochure written by saarinen about the planning problems of budapest was published . in april 1913 he received the first place award in an international competition for his plan of reval . from 1917 to 1918 saarinen worked on the city - plan for greater helsinki . he also designed a series of postage stamps issued 1917 and the finnish markka banknotes introduced in 1922 .\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 ) .\narchitecture , and contemporary work in the usa , notably the round - arched buildings of h . h .\nafter the partnership ended , saarinen expanded his practice to include city planning projects . he became internationally famous for his bold and simplified design for the helsinki railroad station , which was completed in 1914 . the plans he submitted for the design competition also included suggestions for the urban development surrounding the station .\nduring the early decades , the main building served as both an architectural office and as a cultural home . it was visited by such esteemed figures as jean sibelius , gustav mahler , axel gallen - kallela and maksim gorki . the office ' s staff also lived at hvittr\u00e4sk , and this is where the plans were drawn up for the helsinki railway station , the national museum of finland and the monumental munkkiniemi - haaga project , among other grand works .\nby using the web site , you confirm that you have read , understood , and agreed to be bound by the terms and conditions . copyright \u00a9 1996 - 2018 abebooks inc . & abebooks europe gmbh . all rights reserved .\nsex and the sea \u2013 merenkulkijoiden yksin\u00e4isyytt\u00e4 , l\u00e4heisyyden kaipuuta ja intohimoa suomen merimuseossa 15 . 6 . 2018 - 20 . 1 . 2019\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 .\ntower competition in 1922 . at the cranbrook foundation in bloomfield hills , mich . , he designed several buildings and also headed the academy of art . his other major works include the crow island elementary school , winnetka , ill . 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( 1949 ) , and the music shed for the berkshire festival ( now tanglewood music festival ) at lenox and stockbridge , mass . his later designs were made in collaboration with his son , eero\n\u201calways design a thing by considering it in its next larger context \u2013 a chair in a room , a room in a house , a house in an environment , an environment in a city plan . \u201d ( eliel saarinen )\n, in 1937 , and then by j . robert swanson ( 1900\u201381 ) , who was a partner from 1941 to 1947 . his early work in\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 .\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 :\nchrist - janner ( 1979 ) ; gaidos ( ed . ) ( 1972 ) ; hausen et al . 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{"id": 56561, "summary": [{"text": "comfortdelgro corporation ( sgx : c52 ) is a multi-national land transport company listed on the singapore exchange operating 46,010 vehicles in seven countries .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "it was formed in march 2003 when singaporean land transport companies comfort group and delgro corporation merged . ", "topic": 34}], "title": "comfortdelgro", "paragraphs": ["2006 \u2013 the coaching side of armchair was amalgamated with the comfortdelgro subsidiary westbus .\ncomfortdelgro to brace for $ 8 . 9m bus revenue cut | singapore business review\ncomfortdelgro rent - a - car provides the solution for your car rental needs .\nfor comfortdelgro , the quantity of taxi licences were prone to fall since 2014 .\ncommuters taking comfortdelgro taxis can now pay their fares using digital wallet application alipay .\ncomfortdelgro corporation limited (\ncomfortdelgro\n) wishes to announce that its wholly - owned subsidiary , comfortdelgro ( china ) pte . ltd . (\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 ."]}
{"id": 56564, "summary": [{"text": "pelican publishing company is a book publisher based in gretna , a suburb of new orleans .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "formed in 1926 , pelican is the largest independent trade book publisher located in the u.s. south .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "pelican publishes approximately 60 titles per year and maintains a backlist of over 2500 books .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "most of its titles relate to louisiana and southern culture , cuisine , art , travel guides , history , children 's books , and textbooks . ", "topic": 33}], "title": "pelican publishing company", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 12 pelican publishing company reviews submitted anonymously by pelican publishing company employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if pelican publishing company is right for you .\npelican publishing company , incorporated , gretna , la , u . s . a .\npelican publishing company\u2019s catalog and history may be viewed online at www . pelicanpub . com .\npelican publishing company , incorporated , gretna , la , u . s . a . , 1986\npromotion director pelican publishing company 1000 burmaster st . gretna , la 70053 - 2246 e - mail :\nsince 1926 , pelican publishing company has been committed to publishing books of quality and permanence that enrich the lives of those who read them .\nall guidelines listed above are subject to revision at any time by pelican publishing company and its editorial board .\ncaitlin / marketing : in 1970 , the calhouns acquired pelican publishing house from betty and hodding carter and restored its name to pelican publishing company . its history embraces such names as\npelican publishing company enjoys national recognition as an independent company with a backlist of over 2 , 500 titles and forty to fifty new titles produced yearly . as a general trade publisher , pelican\nnina kooij editor in chief pelican publishing company 1000 burmaster st . gretna , louisiana 70053 - 2246 e - mail :\nafter landry\u00e2\u0080\u0099s death , pulitzer prize - winning editor hodding carter bought the pelican publishing company . carter used huge billboards and banners to advertise books . he also updated the louisiana almanac . after carter\u2019s death , milburn and james calhoun bought the pelican publishing company and owned the press for the remainder of its existence .\nschindler , chris . \u201cpelican publishing company : a regional firm with national aspirations . \u201d baton rouge : louisiana state university , 1974 . p . 1 .\nschindler , chris . \u201cpelican publishing company : a regional firm with national aspirations . \u201d baton rouge : louisiana state university , 1974 . p . 7 .\nschindler , chris . \u201cpelican publishing company : a regional firm with national aspirations . \u201d baton rouge : louisiana state university , 1974 . p . 4 .\nschindler , chris . \u201cpelican publishing company : a regional firm with national aspirations . \u201d baton rouge : louisiana state university , 1974 . p . 5 .\nschindler , chris . \u201cpelican publishing company : a regional firm with national aspirations . \u201d baton rouge : louisiana state university , 1974 . p . 6 .\nthe cavalry battle that saved the union : custer vs . stuart at gettysburg , paul d . walker , pelican publishing company , gretna , la , 2002\nthis week in original programming ( 02 / 24 \u2013 02 / 28 ) : musician marlowe shepherd , pelican publishing company and ms . laurence the nola book lady\nkathleen c . nettleton has worked in all facets of the publishing industry during her career with pelican .\n, whose first trade publication was published by pelican , stuart o . landry , whose vision kept the company alive from 1926 to 1966 , and the calhoun family , who expanded a small , ailing regional publishing house into an internationally successful company .\nthe pelican publishing company was closely tied to the literary and social life of new orleans and louisiana . the printing press began in the 1920s , when new orleans was a center for young and talented writers . it developed from the pelican book shop , located on royal st . although the press originally went by the name pelican books , the title changed to pelican publishing company in 1933 , after its purchase by stuart o . landry . [ 1 ]\nthe original location of john mowry and company was in the house of c . norwood\u2026\ndufour , donnet and company was a printing press from 1827 to 1925 . original owners of\u2026\npelican publishing company was established in 1926 . its history is tied to such names as william faulkner , whose first trade publication was published by pelican , and stuart o . landry , whose vision kept the company alive from 1926 to 1966 . several years before purchasing pelican , dr . and mrs . milburn calhoun developed bayou books , a mail - order rare and out - of - print book business . when they moved to new orleans , bayou books was opened as a retail bookstore . in order to meet the growing demand for out - of - print literature , dr . and mrs . calhoun decided to purchase pelican publishing company from betty and hodding carter in 1970 .\ni did a cookbook with pelican . the company has produced some very good books in this genre . i thought the editorial staff edited the manuscripts and photos well .\npelican publishing company has been committed to publishing books of quality and permanence that enrich the lives of those who read them since 1926 . with a backlist of more than 2 , 000 titles , pelican produces art and architecture books , travel guides , holiday books , local and international cookbooks , motivational and inspirational works , business titles , children ' s books , and a growing number of social commentary and history titles .\npenguin launches its first website ( urltoken ) and brings out penguin 60s to celebrate the company\u2019s 60th anniversary .\nnina / editorial : we are interested in publishing books that are informative and uplifting .\npelican publishing co . , 2009 . paperback . condition : good . this is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .\nhistory of the southern yacht club by scheib , flora k . : pelican publishing company , incorporated , gretna , la , u . s . a . 9780882894881 hard cover , first edition . , signed and inscribed by author on ffep - martin nevers - used & rare books\nshe has been responsible for reinvigorating the convention and promotion initiatives , and strengthening the company ' s national profile .\nare available on both the pelican site and on amazon as e - books .\nenjoy your online visit to pelican , claire ! they ' re lovely people .\nwhen they bought the company , kathleen was just a child , and dr . calhoun was still working as a physician as well as publisher at pelican , but he has since retired from medicine .\nthis week we highlight two local literary institutions . first up , david benedetto speaks with antoinette de alteriis ( promotion director ) and kathleen calhoun nettleton ( president , co - owner and publisher ) of new orleans\u2019 own pelican publishing about the company\u2019s history and what to expect this year . then , we focus on the nola book lady herself , ms . laurence copel , who founded jude\u2019s grove free library in the lower 9th ward . find out more about pelican publishing\none the more popular books printed by pelican publishing company was sherwood anderson and other famous creoles by william spratling , also known as william faulkner . preserving the heritage of the people within the city and keeping records of its\u2019 impact were of equal importance to pelican publishing . after mcclure\u00e2\u0080\u0099s reign over pelican publishing co . , stuart o . landry made many phenomenal changes to the press , in order to make it much more appealing to the general public and also more lucrative . one of his first publications was a booklet called the development of printing for the new orleans art association , inspired by an exhibit he saw in 1925 . [ 5 ]\npelican publishes approximately 60 titles per year and maintains a backlist of over 2500 books .\nall terms are specified in the contract all authors publishing under our imprint ( s ) are required to sign . no book will be published by pelican without a contract signed beforehand .\nby march 1936 - 10 months after the company\u2019s launch on 30 july 1935 - 1 million penguin books have been printed .\nthe defendant , pelican publishing company , inc . , has appealed the trial court judgment in favor of plaintiff , mary fonseca . ms . fonseca answered the appeal requesting an increase in damages and costs . for the reasons that follow , we affirm in part , amend in part , and reverse in part .\npelican publishing co , united states , 2000 . postcard book or pack . condition : new . language : english . brand new book . from the collection of diane c . arkins .\nit will probably be closed soon due to their inability to organize the company into a model that would actually turn a profit .\nin her current role as assistant to the publisher , she manages the day - to - day operations of this mid - size independent publishing house , encouraging growth and development in many areas including the company ' s online presence .\nw . w . norton & company w . w . norton & company , inc . , the oldest and largest publishing house owned wholly by its employees , strives to carry out the imperative of its founder to\npublish books not for a single season , but for the years\nin the areas of fiction , nonfiction , and poetry . has some reading group guides\npelican prefers that interns work 32 hours per week . part - time internships are also possible .\npenguin books faces trial under the obscene publications act for publishing d . h . lawrence\u2019s lady chatterley\u2019s lover .\nas a midsized general trade and children\u2019s book publisher with more than 2 , 500 titles in print , pelican publishing company offers interns a complete overview of the publishing industry . this includes experience in the sales , editorial , promotion , and production departments . internships are available year - round and last a minimum of 10 weeks . arrangements are sometimes made to work less due to school requirements , or more according to the intern\u2019s wishes and availability of office space .\nwe\u2019re a smaller company , so all of the employees know each other well , and the different departments are very collaborative . it\u2019s a great place to start a career in publishing because you really get to see how the whole publishing process works , from manuscript evaluation and production to sales and promotion ( and even shipping and receiving , after the hurricane ! ) .\nhaving a good experience with a company as an outside vendor in no way makes you capable of speaking to how its employees are treated . authors - - whether solicited to do so or not - - should not be in this forum attempting to affect this company ' s ratings .\npelican publishing company , the largest book publisher in the south , is always interested in talented , hard - working illustrators . all materials that are submitted to us are kept on file and reviewed as new projects arise . we would be very happy to have you send some of your best work for our perusal . below are our basic guidelines for submissions .\nkathleen / publisher ' s assist : yes , pelican is owned by milburn and nancy calhoun and jim calhoun ( milburn ' s brother ) . jim calhoun now handles a few projects a year . milburn is still actively running the company . my mom , nancy , was the first salesman for pelican and did conventions for years . she has since retired .\npelican publishing co , 1994 . paperback . condition : used ; good . 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 .\npelican publishing co , 1996 . hardcover . condition : used ; good . 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 .\npelican publishing co , 1986 . hardcover . condition : used ; good . 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 .\npelican publishing co , 1985 . paperback . condition : used ; acceptable . 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 .\nformed in 1926 by john mcclure , pelican was tied early in its history to william faulkner and stuart o . landry . in 1970 , dr . milburn e . calhoun and family acquired pelican . calhoun served as company president and publisher prior to his death in 2012 . since his passing , daughter kathleen calhoun nettleton has occupied his place as publisher and president .\nmy brother , david worked as an editor during college and prior to attending graduate school . he is now a college professor and no longer works at the company . this summer his two oldest children - susan and leslie calhoun - will be interning at pelican .\nall other books : pelican publishing company requires a query letter describing the project briefly and concisely ( see below ) , a separate list of the author\u2019s publishing credits , a printout of the outline and one or two chapters , and a self - addressed stamped envelope ( sase ) sufficient for the return of the chapters or at least for our reply . if the chapters\u2019 return is not needed , please so state in the query letter . multiple ( or \u201csimultaneous\u201d ) or e - mailed submissions are not considered .\nthe company has survived several disasters , including a fire that totally destroyed the building that housed pelican\u2019s offices and approximately half of its stock of books in 1997 and then the damage caused by hurricane katrina in 2005 . many of our children ' s books feature illustrated gators , but the pelican warehouse was visited by a real , live alligator at one point , which animal control had to remove .\npelican publishing co . ( us ) , 1997 . paperback . condition : used ; good . 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 .\npelican publishing co , united states , 2000 . postcard book or pack . condition : new . language : english . brand new book . these postcard books hone in on two of the most vividly animated species around , and are photographed by some of the worlds top wildlife photographers , as featured in the pelican book , wild asia : spirit of a continent .\ncorrespondence between menon and lane throughout 1938 documents the gradual deterioration of the relationship between the two men and the eventual ejection of menon from the company in december 1938 .\npelican publishing requires exclusive submission for all solicited manuscripts during the 12 - week period mentioned above . this is for obvious reasons . we can only give full attention to those manuscripts which we are likely to be able to publish if accepted by us .\npelican publishing co , 1988 . hardcover . condition : good . all orders are dispatched the following working day from our uk warehouse . established in 2004 , we have over 500 , 000 books in stock . no quibble refund if not completely satisfied .\nas mentioned above , i have worked in some capacity in the company since we purchased . i have been full - time in the office since my graduation from college .\npelican publishing co . , 2007 . paperback . condition : good . all orders are dispatched the following working day from our uk warehouse . established in 2004 , we have over 500 , 000 books in stock . no quibble refund if not completely satisfied .\nappointments : pelican prefers submission by mail only . if an appointment is necessary , contact will be made with the artist .\nthe first 30 - 40 titles of the pelican list were edited by v . k . krishna menon . these are :\nall interns are encouraged to read the trade journals and magazines to which pelican subscribes to learn about the industry . copies are received in - house for such publications as publishers weekly and foreword reviews . all industry magazines pelican receives are available to interns .\nallen lane launches a non - fiction imprint after overhearing someone at a king\u2019s cross station bookstall mistakenly ask for \u201cone of those pelican books\u201d . the first pelican book is george bernard shaw\u2019s the intelligent woman\u2019s guide to socialism , capitalism , sovietism and fascism .\nchildren\u2019s picture books : for brief books for ages 5 - 8 , pelican publishing company requires a query letter describing the project briefly and concisely ( see below ) , a separate list of the author\u2019s publishing credits , a printout of the full manuscript , and a self - addressed stamped envelope ( sase ) sufficient for the return of the manuscript or at least for our reply . if the manuscript\u2019s return is not needed , please so state in the query letter . photocopies of any accompanying artwork are welcome . multiple ( or \u201csimultaneous\u201d ) or e - mailed submissions are not considered .\nkathleen / publisher ' s assist : pelican started in 1926 and has had several owners . the current owner / publisher is milburn calhoun . he purchased the company in 1970 , and for many years ran it on the side of his main job . his\nmain\njob was a family doctor .\npelican publishing co . paperback . condition : very good . light rubbing wear to cover , spine and page edges . very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text . possible clean ex - library copy , with their stickers and or stamp ( s ) .\npelican publishing co . ( us ) , 1994 . hardcover . condition : good . all orders are dispatched the following working day from our uk warehouse . established in 2004 , we have over 500 , 000 books in stock . no quibble refund if not completely satisfied .\npelican uses this paragraph to argue the mississippi book was a second edition of weekend getaways in louisiana and mississippi rather than a new book , concluding that as a second edition , pelican correctly paid royalties to the new author and does not owe royalties to ms . fonseca . pelican contends that any royalties due ms . fonseca for the mississippi book would be paid after new authors are paid .\nhenry holt and company , inc henry holt & company , inc . , one of america ' s foremost publishers , was founded in 1866 . based in new york city , holt publishes approximately 175 books a year , including hardcover fiction and nonfiction ; owl books ( its trade paperback division ) ; henry holt reference books ; books for young readers ; and metropolitan books .\npayment policy : pelican pays its authors a royalty based on sales . the rate depends on the type of material and the format .\ncaitlin smith ( pictured ) has worked at pelican as school sales manager since august 2005 . it was her first job after graduating from\nshe started at pelican two weeks before hurricane katrina struck new orleans and returned to work after several weeks of evacuation from the city .\navon books a division of the hearst corporation and the second oldest paperback publishing house in the united states , publishes books for adults and young readers .\npelican publishing co , 1995 . paperback . condition : good . usual signs of a well read book but good overall condition . may not look good on your bookcase after reading and probably not suitable as a present unless hard to find elsewhere secure daily posting from uk . 30 day guarantee .\nsolicited manuscripts are carefully scrutinized by the editor ( s ) . on occasion , they may be examined by our sales and / or promotions departments to gauge their marketability . they are then passed on to the publisher for preliminary and final consideration . the submissions are reported on as soon as possible , but this process may take up to three months ( 12 weeks ) . if acceptance is recommended , the author ( s ) will be asked to sign a contract with pelican publishing company .\nwe are looking for proposals for books appealing to a popular audience , on topics similar to the books we have in print . specifically we are interested in : civil war nonfiction , world war ii nonfiction , history , biography , art , architecture , cookbooks , and nonfiction historical children\u2019s picture books . please study our catalog and send your proposal to pelican publishing company , inc . , 1000 burmaster st . , gretna , la 70053 - 2246 . our submission guidelines for authors are posted here .\npelican publishing co , 1998 . paperback . condition : used ; good . dispatched , from the uk , within 48 hours of ordering . this book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership . please expect some creasing to the spine and / or minor damage to the cover .\nkathleen / publisher ' s assist : children ' s books have become a bigger part of the company than i thought it would . mainly because we are getting more good children ' s manuscripts in .\ninterns can receive college credit ( usually equal to one class ) for their time at pelican . arrangements must be made with a college advisor .\npelican publishing co , united states , 2009 . paperback . condition : new . james rice ( illustrator ) . language : english . brand new book . father christmas , with his irish eyes twinkling , ushers in his seven elves and thus begins the irish tale told and illustrated in this fun coloring book .\npelican argues that the trial court erred in its interpretation of the 1992 and 1995 contracts . pelican points to paragraph 2 ( a ) of the 1992 contract , which the author , ms . fonseca , grants and assigns to the publisher , pelican , the sole and exclusive right to print , publish , and sell the work throughout the world in a book form together with all revisions and editions . paragraph 9 of the 1992 contract provides :\npelican contends the trial court erred in failing to allow a setoff deduction to pelican for its expenses paid to the baldwins in computing the award of royalties to ms . fonseca . we disagree . ms . fonseca was entitled to royalties pursuant to paragraph 15 ( f ) of the 1992 contract because her work was used in an adaptation published by pelican . this paragraph contains no provision allowing pelican a setoff deduction for its expenses paid for a secondary use of the work . we acknowledge that pelican would be entitled to a set off deduction had the trial court found the mississippi book to be a second edition . for reasons stated previously in this opinion , we affirm the trial court ' s conclusion that the mississippi book was not a second edition of ms . fonseca ' s original book . accordingly , the trial court correctly denied pelican ' s request for a setoff deduction for expenses paid to the baldwins .\npelican publishing co . ( us ) , 1997 . hardcover . condition : used ; good . dispatched , from the uk , within 48 hours of ordering . this book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership . please expect some creasing to the spine and / or minor damage to the cover .\npelican publishing co . ( us ) , 1993 . hardcover . condition : used ; good . dispatched , from the uk , within 48 hours of ordering . this book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership . please expect some creasing to the spine and / or minor damage to the cover .\npelican offers an intern the opportunity to learn the basics of the publishing industry , receive hands - on experience , and polish communication talents in an intimate , supervised atmosphere . the internship requires an individual who is both responsible and versatile . an effort is made to show the variety of skills needed to work in the industry .\nin new orleans ; johnette downing , one of our children\u2019s authors ; and caitlin smith , school sales manager of pelican ( in the blue coat ) .\nat that time , every single pelican employee who had returned after the storm\u2014including the publisher , dr . milburn calhoun\u2014 worked together in the warehouse to ship out the backlog of orders from the company was shut down .\nit was an interesting beginning ,\ncaitlin says ,\nand things have only gotten more interesting ( though , thankfully , in different ways ) since then .\npelican publishing co . , 2007 . condition : good . a + customer service ! satisfaction guaranteed ! book is in used - good condition . pages and cover are clean and intact . used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes . may show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting .\nall staff were doing things that were not exactly in their job description , but it enabled us to get back up and running faster . twenty percent of our employees decided not to return to new orleans , so the company had to recover from that . we have had another challenge with the bp oil spill in april 2010 . this affected our customers , which in turn affected pelican .\npelican is a family - owned business . dr . calhoun directed pelican\u2019s growth and development in his dual role of president and publisher from 1970 until his death in 2012 . after his passing , his daughter kathleen calhoun nettleton , who has served as a board member of the publisher\u2019s association of the south and on the small press steering committee for the association of american publishers , inherited those roles . she shares ownership of the company with her uncle , james calhoun , who served as executive editor until his retirement in 1990 and is now special projects editor .\npelican publishing co . paperback . condition : good . spine creases , wear to binding and pages from reading . may contain limited notes , underlining or highlighting that does affect the text . possible ex library copy , that\u00e2\u0080\u0099ll have the markings and stickers associated from the library . accessories such as cd , codes , toys , may not be included .\npelican publishing + co . paperback . condition : good . spine creases , wear to binding and pages from reading . may contain limited notes , underlining or highlighting that does affect the text . possible ex library copy , that\u00e2\u0080\u0099ll have the markings and stickers associated from the library . accessories such as cd , codes , toys , may not be included .\npelican is based in gretna , louisiana . does that offer you a different point of view than , say , a nyc - based house ? if so , how ?\npelican publishing co 01 / 04 / 1998 , 1998 . 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 .\npelican publishing co 01 / 12 / 1995 , 1995 . 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 .\npelican publishing co 01 / 07 / 1995 , 1995 . 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 .\nlocated on our website . this will help them submit items properly . looking at a publishing website can give you ideas on what types of books the publisher is interested in before you submit .\nas well as deciding to offer a wide range of buddhist titles by mail order , we also made the publishing decision to branch out from tibetan buddhism and represent all true buddhist traditions in our list . in order to maintain our high production standards\u2014which we later heard were the envy of editors at some of the mainstream publishing houses\u2014without spending too much money , we started printing our books in singapore .\noriginally an imprint of the publishing firm bodley head , penguin books was established by allen lane in 1935 and pioneered the paperback book , bringing affordable fiction and non - fiction to the british public .\npelican publishing co . ( us ) 31 / 05 / 1996 , 1996 . 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 .\nafrican writing is a literary magazine publishing fiction and creative non - fiction , as well as poetry , memoirs and books reviews . available online and in print , african writing is published 6 times annually .\nnew owner is more intersted in her personal agendas than the company . sales dropped by at least 75 % after she made her changes . she loves to play office politics , runs off prospective talent with her offensive personality , and enjoys pitting employees against each other .\nprior to retiring , he would call every day at lunch to talk to any staffers that had immediate questions . he retired from the medical practice in 1997 and expanded his time with pelican .\nkathleen / publisher ' s assist : i think that most publishers from outside of new york have a different viewpoint that reflects why they are in publishing . pelican wants to promote new orleans and the rest of the south through children\u2019s books ( as well as adult books ) . many of the projects we receive are new orleans / louisiana related , but we are also interested in other areas as well .\nthe original owner of the pelican publishing company , john mcclure , also founded a small magazine , double dealer . [ 2 ] in his extended career in new orleans , he also worked for the new orleans times - picayune . he created the heading \u00e2\u0080\u009cliterature and less , \u00e2\u0080\u009d for the paper . mcclure sold the press to stuart o . landry , [ 3 ] an aristocrat , a member of the infamous boston club and president of one of the largest advertising agencies at the time . due to financial troubles caused by the great depression , landry\u2019s advertising agency went under , and he was then free to pursue a new career as a publisher in 1931 . [ 4 ]\nwith the translation and international distribution of many of its titles , pelican has enlarged its market of foreign rights sales and purchases . pelican\u2019s motivational titles by zig ziglar ( see you at the top ) and dr . walter doyle staples ( think like a winner ! ) led its entry into markets in europe , south america , asia , and africa . additionally , pelican continues its acquisition of foreign titles for u . s . publication . one of pelican ' s most recognized titles is the holiday classic cajun night before christmas illustrated by james rice . the beloved favorite is available in many formats and has spawned musicals , plays , cakes , costumes , and even a holiday light display . now in its 25th printing , the book is a perennial favorite across the country .\npelican publishing co , u . s . , gretna , 2007 . paper . condition : fine . dust jacket condition : no dustjacket . illustrated throughout ( illustrator ) . 1st paperback edition . a solid copy ; - - - - - - - - - - satisfaction guaranteed - - - - - - - - - fast , courteous service - - - - - - size : 6 x 9\n.\nnina / editorial : my mother is an editor in the education field , and books were always a part of my family\u2019s life . i excelled in english classes and went on to major in the subject and get a master\u2019s in it . in high school , i edited the literary magazine , and in college . i was the fiction editor of the literary review . i interned at a small press and then was accepted at a summer publishing institute , where i met pelican\u2019s vice president . pelican has a strong children\u2019s list , and so i have had the pleasure of editing for young readers for many years .\nthe publisher returned one week later to access the damage and then had to leave . he returned with one employee at two weeks . other pelican employees started returning as they were able throughout september .\npelican argues the trial court erred in finding ms . fonseca was entitled to royalties based on its interpretation of paragraphs 15 ( e ) and ( f ) . paragraph 15 ( e ) states :\nunable to control my editing and publishing inclinations , i soon established a publishing activity at tushita\u2014mahayana publications\u2014and over a two - year period we published a number of books , including the anthology , teachings at tushita ; gareth sparham\u2019s tibetan dhammapada ; and a number of smaller booklets . these activities proved disconcerting to some of the people at wisdom publications , which by 1981 had established its business office in london , while maintaining editorial , production and distribution in cumbria . when they complained to lama yeshe that i should be working for wisdom instead of creating another fpmt publishing entity in new delhi , lama responded by appointing me wisdom\u2019s editorial director , but kept me in india directing tushita .\neverything was going reasonably well except for one thing\u2014we were not publishing many of our founders\u2019 teachings . in the twenty years of wisdom\u2019s existence , we had managed to publish only six books by lama yeshe and lama zopa rinpoche .\nbooks of africa is a limited publishing company , created in 2008 by african and british nationals . books of africa positions itself in the still insufficiently explored but worldwide niche of africa and diaspora studies . our mission at is to promote an african view of history , literature , philosophy , economics and religion . we aim to publish books on a wide variety of subjects related to africa and the diaspora because we believe that the african contribution to world culture and development is significant and its value needs to be recognised .\nkathleen / publisher ' s assist : books have been a part of my world my entire life . my dad was a book scout and then book dealer before purchasing pelican in 1970 . i frequently went with him to second - hand bookstores and thrift shops . when we bought pelican in 1970 , i worked on various projects throughout junior and senior high school . i never thought of any other career .\npelican publishing co , united states , 2002 . paperback . condition : new . james rice ( illustrator ) . language : english . brand new book . children will enjoy coloring the pictures while reading this retelling of the christmas classic by clement c . moore , which blends santa claus with the traditional pennsylvania dutch figure of the belsnickel , a thin , cantankerous old man who visits children before christmas and rewards or punishes them based on their behavior .\nall work submitted to us must be in good taste , nonlibelous , and consistent with the level of quality we have established for our company . although many of our titles are specialized , they are all suitable for general readership and are free of gratuitous , off - color words , phrases , or references .\nwas the beginning of a beautiful partnership between james rice and pelican until his death in june 2004 . james rice had always wanted to be a book illustrator . he traveled year around promoting books in schools and bookstores .\njames currey , now an imprint of boydell & brewer , specializes in publishing academic research on africa . dedicated to distributing books about africa , in africa , we are noted for getting authors\u2019 books around the continent through african co - publishing and direct marketing . us distribution is via boydell and brewer inc . backlist titles are available through pod and we have a growing e - book programme . sign up for our newsletter , african griot . visit our website or come and discuss proposals at our stand .\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 .\nfor information on an author , illustrator , editor , narrator of an audio book , or anyone else who has contributed to pelican titles , please select their name from the appropriate list . contributors are sorted by their last name .\nfind a category of interest and select from items in that area . in addition to books , pelican also has many other gift items , such as notecards and posters . many of these items are associated with our book titles .\nkathleen calhoun nettleton joined pelican full time in 1983 upon graduating from louisiana state university with a degree in marketing . she served as promotion director from 1985 until her promotion to assistant to the publisher in november of 2008 . during nettleton ' s tenure as promotion director , she instituted the company ' s intern program in the promotion department . the program has since expanded to the editorial , production , and sales departments and draws applicants from around the globe . nettleton became president and publisher in 2012 , after the passing of her father , the late publisher dr . milburn calhoun . she served as a board member for the publishers association of the south and was a member of the smaller and independent publishers committee , a branch of the association of american publishers . she represents the company on numerous panels at industry and community events across the country including the tennessee williams / new orleans literary festival .\npelican publishing co , 2000 . paperback . condition : used ; good . dispatched , from the uk , within 48 hours of ordering . this book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership . please expect some creasing to the spine and / or minor damage to the cover . grubby book . this book is dirty and has significant shelf wear , however all text is there and readable , as such it is acceptable for sale , and is still a good read . thanks .\nsnow lion had started in 1980 publishing books by the prolific translator and author , glenn mullin , and specialized in books on tibetan buddhism , politics and culture . actually , in early 1984 the company was in dire straits and the possibility of wisdom buying them out arose , but then jeff cox came on board , snow lion published his holiness\u2019s kindness , clarity and insight just in time for his extensive 1984 american tour , and the rest is history . amongst other things , the keys to snow lion\u2019s success have been their wonderful list , ability to maintain low overheads and excellent quarterly newsletter / catalog .\non appeal , pelican argues the trial court erred in granting ms . fonseca ' s motion for summary judgment in finding that the compensation claimed by ms . fonseca was for royalties for the use of her copyrighted material in an adaptation or derivative work based on the first book , specifically finding that she was entitled to royalties pursuant to paragraph 15 ( f ) of the 1992 agreement . pelican further argues that the trial court erred in denying pelican ' s motion for summary judgment in finding that the mississippi book was an adaptation or secondary use as contemplated in paragraph 15 ( e ) of the 1992 agreement , rather than a new edition . ms . fonseca replies that these issues were correctly decided by the trial court .\nin the summer of 1974 , lama yeshe and lama zopa rinpoche made their first trip to the west , teaching in the usa , australia and new zealand . kopan courses , which had been held twice a year , were now conducted only annually , every fall . after the eighth kopan course , at the end of 1975 , lama yeshe was approached by an american dharma student , jesse sartain , who ran conch press , a small publishing house in hawaii . he asked lama if he could publish the teachings the lamas had given in the usa the previous year . lama yeshe called me over to discuss the project with jesse , instructing me not to give anything away but for jesse and kopan to publish the book together . this we did , and the next year our first real book , wisdom energy , was born , and along with it , our publishing company , publications for wisdom culture .\nsales : database maintenance ; customer lead research ; researching the school and public library market ; reviewing pelican title information on internet retailers ; accessing wholesaler databases to analyze inventory and sales information ; assisting with author tours ; providing sales history for periodic meetings .\ncaitlin / marketing : pelican is an independent publisher that has been based in the new orleans area for over 80 years . we usually publish 40 - 50 books a season . those include picture books , middle grade novels , ya , and adult titles .\nbooks got me into this at the beginning , they\u2019ve kept me going , and i hope they\u2019ll be there at the end . i would like to continue editing and publishing dharma books for the benefit of all sentient beings until the day i die . it sure beats being a boxer\u2019s second .\npelican publishing co . , gretna . la , 1985 . hardcover . condition : very good . red boards with gilt letters on spine . front cover has a couple of marks , back cover has indented spots with red finish gone from one . cover has minor shelf and corner wear . pages are clean , no notes or underlining . interior pages are tight to the spine , and spine is tight to the cover . second printing . book measures 6 . 25\nx 9 . 375\nx 0 . 875\n. we ship every business day .\nhenry holt / owl books reading group guides henry holt & company , inc . , one of america ' s foremost publishers , was founded in 1866 . based in new york city , holt publishes approximately 175 books a year , including hardcover fiction and nonfiction ; owl books ( its trade paperback division ) ; henry holt reference books ; books for young readers ; and metropolitan books .\npelican further argues that the trial court erred in awarding ms . fonseca $ 500 . 00 per year from the date of publication of the mississippi book for lost income that she would have obtained from the mississippi book sales for every year that the mississippi book is sold .\nnina / editorial : i think our size as well as our location helps us provide a more personal touch for authors outside of the major publishing centers . all of us are accessible by phone . we also are open to topics outside the mainstream and authors who are at an early point in their career .\nwhile this is not a writing - intensive internship , interns have the opportunity to work closely with pelican\u2019s trained publicists and most are able to leave the program with a writing portfolio . as with all assignments , writing tasks will be assigned on an as - need basis . over the course of the internship , each intern will learn how promotional writing differs from academic writing , creative writing , and analytical writing . the following list of tasks provides a general overview of the different activities but does not strictly define all an intern will do during his or her time with pelican .\npelican publishing co , united states , 2000 . postcard book or pack . condition : new . language : english . brand new book . this postcard book hones in on one of the most vividly animated species around , and is photographed by some of the world s top wildlife photographers , as featured in the pelican book , wild asia : spirit of a continent . the rainforests of tropical asia extend from the western ghats of india to where the edges of asia blur into australia along the myriad of islands of the indonesian archipelago . it is here that the largest diversity of primates in the world can be found . while the orangutan is one of the icons of asian wildlife , other primates inhabit this area of the world in great numbers , including macaques , siamangs , and langurs . these portraits present an intriguing and beguiling look into a seldom - seen world beneath the rainforest s canopy .\nspinsters ink spinsters ink publishes novels and non - fiction works that deal with significant issues in women ' s lives from a feminist perspective : books that not only name these crucial issues , but - - more important - - encourage change and growth . we are committed to publishing works by women writing from the periphery .\nof course , the fall was a particularly busy time promoting the various versions of night before christmas that he had illustrated . james and i did many conventions together , and i do miss him . the book that james rice brought to pelican that first day was actually his second book published -\nthe big problem was that we had no money . my predecessor was a businessman who\u2019d used his company\u2019s profits to finance dharma publishing , and he ran wisdom part - time . moreover , some of the money that he\u2019d put in was a loan ; along with wisdom , i was inheriting significant debt . in addition , there were a number of signed contracts committing us to publish several books that year . i had no income or savings , and because of serious problems with the people at manjushri institute , we could not base wisdom there , as lama had wished , but had to set up in london , which was not only \u201cnot a good place for monks and nuns , \u201d as lama put it , but also very expensive .\ni ' m a little shocked at some of these reviews . where i don ' t know their inner workings , i can say i ' m a happy author of pelican ' s . as far as the comments regarding the books and their quality ( digging at the authors and illustrators ) , i ' d like to mention that my title in particular was positively reviewed by high - profile trade journals and is also highly rated on other book sites . the people i ' ve worked directly with at the company ( i . e . sales , marketing , and editing ) have all been very positive , helpful , and knowledgeable . i hope some of these comments about them going under aren ' t true and are just rumors . they truly publish unique titles that their authors and illustrators are very proud of ! their books about the louisiana lifestyle are a gem and are much needed in today ' s market that demands diversity and culture ! i\u2019m very grateful to pelican and am encouraging them to continue doing what they ' re doing .\nthe trial court ruled on the parties ' cross motions for summary judgment , finding in favor of ms . fonseca . the trial court found that under the 1992 agreement , pelican ' s use of ms . fonseca ' s material from the weekend getaways in louisiana and mississippi in the mississippi book constituted a secondary use of this material and entitled ms . fonseca to royalties as provided in the 1992 contract and that pelican has breached its obligation under the 1992 contract . a trial was then held on the issue of damages . at the conclusion of trial , the trial court awarded damages to ms . fonseca in the amount of 45 % of the 10 % royalties due on the mississippi book and $ 500 . 00 per year for lost income from sales for every year that the mississippi book is sold . pelican has appealed these judgments . ms . fonseca answered the appeal challenging the reduction in royalty payments and seeking costs of the trial and appeal .\nwriting : tasks are heavily dependent on skill level as assesed by benchmark testing - draft promotional copy for reprinted titles , author biographies , and pitch letters . media research : update existing and identify new media outlets for specific books from internet research and the use of pelican\u2019s media databases . general research : everything from the a to z of a particular ingredient to finding contact information for prominent authorities on a given subject . review processing : includes recording and filing reviews and preparing review copies for shipment . mailing : preparation of materials to reviewers ; forwarding material to pelican authors . e - mail blasts : assist with creating e - mail marketing materials . data management : assist with maintaining pelican\u2019s database , including contact information for individuals in the media such as editors , producers , and freelancers . this consists of internet research and telephone verification . office work : filing , occasional light hand - work , copying , and other clerical tasks as needed . other departmental tasks"]}
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01 pre - amplifier . the electronic tube features replaceable design and . . .\nvintage hi fi museum . quad 22 and 202 valve amplifier . leak , rogers , trio tube amps . williamson papers\nac 12v 6j1 valvepre - amp tube preamplifier board headphone amplifier ( diy kits ) . 1pc ac 12v 6j1 valve pre - amp tube preamplifier board headphone amplifier ( diy kits ) . acrylic case for ac 12v 6j1 valve pr . . .\naudio valve ' s factory lead time is around 3 - 4 weeks . we will have one of each audio valve products in our showroom for demo . call or email for an appointment or to order for an in - home audition . dealer inquiries welcome .\n1x20pcs 8pin bakelite vacuum tube socket octal valve base chassis el34 kt88 6550 6sn7 audio amp diy parts . for 8pins tube : el34 kt88 6l6 6550 . tube socket adapter / conver\u200bter . audio hifi tubes china .\nif there is one valve audio product that has truly set new standards in affordable amplification , it must be the new whisper phono stage .\nthere are some key dates in the development of the thermionic valve or vacuum tube . these dates are tabulated in a valve history timeline below :\n( healthday ) \u2014u . s . food and drug administration approval for the sapien transcatheter heart valve has been expanded to include additional people with aortic valve stenosis , the medical term for a narrowing of the aortic valve . . .\nvalve amps have high output impedance providing minimum damping to speakers , enabling speakers to respond with maximum efficiency . conventional valve guitar amps were limited to low power and when solid - state amps became available , valve amp development ceased .\nnobsound\u00ae\u2014\u2014dou\u200bk audio . nobsound\u00ae\u2014\u2014douk audio . hifi art - elfidelity . phono pre - amplifier . aux function is tube buffer function to get thebetter warm sound , so you can setup t7 work for aux or phono by . . .\nbands can produce songs with professional audio by using the knobs that manage tones .\nguitar players can make strategic audio adjustments by rotating the bass and treble knobs .\ni haven\u2019t personally done business with audio classics , but they come highly recommended .\nlaney vc30 - 212\n30 - watt valve guitar amp r4500 neg .\nbut that wasn\u2019t the end for the trusty valve amp . not at all .\non 16 november 1904 ambrose fleming applies for a patent for his oscillation valve .\nmatched pair 6550b - 3 6550 valve tubes gold class made by svetlana russian .\nthe basic idea is very simple . plug the media player into the hdmi - in port on the extractor , and connect the extractor\u2019s audio - out to your amplifier\u2019s audio input using the $ 5 cable you picked up earlier .\nsaviaudio ' s sa9227 and texas instruments pcm5102a are at the heart of our extremely hi resolution dac valve amplifier ( 32bit / 384khz ) . combined with the military spec raytheon valves and award winning burr brown series opa2134 amplifier chip , this combination produces extremely hi quality audio with extremely low noise and distortion .\npro - ject audio - phono box dc - mm / mc phono . . .\npro - ject audio - phono box s - mm / mc phono . . .\nfor high end audio amplifiers we make low noise transformers and transformers using mumetal laminations .\nfor valve amplifiers we make a range of mains transformers , output transformers and chokes .\naudioromy fu29 vacuum tube integrated amplifier . class - a - 100 % new audioromy fu29 integrated amplifier . it reveals the elegancy and refined timbre of the fu29 class a amplifier . output tube : fu29 x . . .\nthe circuit uses a 6br7 ( similar to ef86 ) as an audio amplifier , 2 x 6c4 as audio amplifier and phase splitter driving 4 x el821 / 6ch6 / cv4055 as power amplifiers . rectification is by a 5u4 or 2 xez81 , both of which should provide enough current to supply two channels for stereo working .\nhere we have for sale a 600 watt ultra linear valve amplifier that uses 12 x kt88 , s or 12 x 6550 valves as shown in the photos . the circuit in this amplifier provides optimum performance . this amplifi . . .\nthe ml - 30hd stereo amplifier takes something old and something blue to create a tech marriage made in audio heaven . uniting hybrid valve amplification \u2013 also known as tube amplification \u2013 with bluetooth wireless connectivity music fans get wonderful sound together with music streaming convenience .\nsee this link for some more thoughts on the function of \u2018control\u2019 in consumer audio equipment .\nduelund coherent audio 0 . 01 uf tinned - copper paper - in - oil bypass capacitors\noatley k282 valve ( tube ) riaa phono preamplifier kit - 3 may 2010 - discontinued .\nthat rogers developments co . who made valve amps and transistor amps for many years are ,\nthe history of the vacuum tube or thermionic valve from the first observations of the edison effect through early developments such as fleming ' s oscillation valve and de forest ' s audion .\nambrose fleming replaces the carbon filament normally used in the diode valve with a tungsten filament .\nthe b7g valve base introduced in the usa for use with all - glass vacuum tubes .\npush - pull 6t9 tube stereo amplifier - 8 november 2008 - rare tubes .\nonkyo pr - rz5100 thx - certified 11 . 2 channel network pre - amplifier\nflexible , ultra low latency , optical and cat5e - based multi - channel audio distribution systems .\nvalve / tubes : 6aq5 ( 6p1 ) x4 , 6n2 x2 . type : integrated amplifier . yaqin sd - cd3 6n8p valve tube signal upgrade buffer processor for cd / dvd player . yaqin mc - 100b gb kt88 x4 vacuum tube hi - end integrate . . .\nvalve sound repairs , modifies , and restores amplifiers . servicing madison , wisconsin and the surrounding area\nvalve sound takes pride in being affordable and i make every effort to provide a quick turnaround .\nsuperb sound quality for the money product description trafomatic audio experience elegance experience elegance is the most powerful amplifier in the experience series . it is constructed as push - pull . . .\nmrs . heike becker , handles sales , customer relations and technical queries ( yes - she ' s an electrical engineer ) . all audio valve products are hand - made in kassel , germany .\n( healthday ) \u2014endoscopic suction - assisted evaluation of the internal nasal valve can measure internal nasal valve area and function , according to a study published online jan . 14 in jama facial plastic surgery .\nand the tubes could be replaced . this being a hybrid . every audiophile will want one . amplifier board . \u25ba notice : this is a pre - amplifier . you need to connect with power amplifier for using . it can mat . . .\n( 2015 ) i am still not sure if this was a kit form amp . 3 videos pasted together into one long video so keep watching and ignore intros and endings . me being super critical on a modern \u00a31000 valve audio amplifier . maybe its me just getting old and grumpy\nvalve audio is a south african designer and manufacturer of top class hybrid valve amplifiers and supplies a full range - from integrated stereo units , to exquisite pre / power combinations . we also supply the [ whisper ] , a phono pre - amplifier that currently has the audiophile community speechless . view our products and then contact us for a demonstration through any of our appointed dealers countrywide .\nthe following circuit was designed and built using inexpensive valves as drivers and audio amplifiers . the component values quoted are those found to provide the best audio quality using the transformers and components available to us .\nwe also found that changing the output transformer to that of an el84 and removing 2 of the el821 / 6ch6 / cv4055 the amplifier still produced excellent audio quality of approximately 8 watts .\noatley diy 6418 tube preamplifier / headphone amplifier kit - 24 august 2009 - discontinued .\nmy thoughts on a fake dave made 88 amplifier . a unsafe piece of junk .\nthe history of the thermionic valve also moves on to tell of the further developments that were made .\nall these individual elements take their place in the overall history of the thermionic valve or vacuum tube .\ngta car audio & customizations ! contact me for any installations or repairs for audio systems and lighting ! ! prices are always reasonable and lower than most the others in the industry . we install . . .\n1982 brought helmut becker ' s first patented project , the rkv . he began developing semi - conductor - based products for audiophiles . the principles of this circuit design can still be found today in audio valve ' s rkv 2 and rkv 3 products . thanks to his history , audio valve ' s products implement a symbiosis between several generations of electronics and electrical engineering . helmut becker holds about 15 patents so far .\nproel is a leading company in the design , manufacture and sale of audio , video and lighting systems .\naudio hifi 6j9 vacuum tube headphone mini amplifier review . running on just 6 volts these little amps can be found on ebay but are they any good ? ebay link price now reduced ! : urltoken\nxilica audio design is a professional canadian audio company specializing in the design , manufacture and development of high performance audio dsp systems . our staff , are industry professionals and dedicated to the high - tech audio electronics market , translating conceptual innovations into commercial applications . our products are focused into high performance systems targeting both the professional and installation market . our engineering staff pays meticulous attention to the selection of the electronic components , and precise system integration . our goal is to continually develop and manufacture audio products of the highest quality at reasonable price .\nambrose fleming rectifies wireless signals using what he terms his oscillation valve - this is the first time the edison effect has been used . it was a simple diode valve and sometimes referred to as a fleming diode .\n\u2018 [ a ] small form factor valve amp with refined midrange performance and great value for money . \u2019\nbirger ( germany ) : the valve amp with dac is a wonderful product with a very special sound .\n50w 12v super bass mini hi - fi stereo amplifier booster radio mp3 / banggood . com\none element that stays constant through all of the amplifier ranges is the quality of sound .\nvintage eico hf - 20 tube amplifier for parts or restoration , has not been tested .\nidentical pair - silvertone 45 st power amplifier tubes . tv - 7 test super strong .\nvintage eico hf - 50 tube amplifier for parts or restoration , has not been tested .\nnobsound\u00ae\u2014\u2014dou\u200bk audio . nobsound\u00ae\u2014\u2014douk audio . hifi art - elfidelity . bluetooth hifi 6j1 vacuum tube preamplifier . 6j1 vacuum tube preamplifier hifi stereo preamp bluetooth / rca / 3 . 5mm aux in black . it is . . .\nold news . by the way , a decent tube ( valve , if you ' re british ) amplifier also has a very heavy , significant audio transformer to take the high impedance audio output and play it in a low impedance speaker . there are resonances and unusual saturation modes that occur when the transformer input reaches certain levels . basically , as the article points out , you ' re not just playing a note in to the pickup on an electric guitar , you ' re playing the amplifier as well .\nwhen designing the valve amplifier , our first priority was to get the best sound possible . right down to the individual resistors we ' ve chosen components to give the lowest noise and to be virtually distortion free . we ' ve even hand measured each valve before assembly and matched these to within 1 % .\nwe very much like the sound of vintage british and usa valve amplifiers like leak quad macintosh dynaco , believing that despite modern technology , the system of using valve amplifiers has much to offer in the reproduction of music .\nmusical fidelity x - can v2 . class a valve headphone amp . a high quality valve headphone amp that has been properly used and carefully guarded by its very fussy original owner . the original valves have . . .\nfatman itube red - i valve amplifier . complete with speakers , remote , instruction manual and good quality speaker cable , and quality dusk bluetooth adapter . this is in excellent working condition . . . .\npower tube - 6550c . the golden dragon 6550c is a recent addition to the golden dragon range . the golden dragon tube ( valve ) range is manufactured and selected for high fidelity audio and reality . gold . . .\ni think the designers back in the seventies increasingly attempted to reproduce live music correctly . not so that audio engineers ignored or forgot the good amplifier specifications , but the authentic reproduction of music had great significance .\nvintage luxor radio / record player , early 1950 ' s table - top model in scandinavian curved plywood cabinatet . logo in lid\nby appointment to king of sweden\n5 valve radio / amplifier . working\n6t9 tube amplifier project ( pcb kit ) - 28 july 2008 - discontinued , rare tubes .\nsuitable for tube model el34 , kt88 , 6l6 , 6v6 , 5881 , 6550 , kt66 , kt100 , kt120 , 7027 etc . el34 tube amplifier . 1x cathode current probe ( assembled for use ) . hi - fi tube amplifier . av tube integrated amplifier . in . . .\nget an alert with the newest ads for\namplifier repair\nin mississauga / peel region .\nthe gain of the amplifier was sufficient to provide full power output from a standard cd deck .\nvalve amplification does have its pitfalls \u2013 but there is something undeniably magical about it . steeped in history and tradition , the modern valve amplifiers have proven to any who hear them that , despite the ever changing world of hi - fi , the truly good never dies . and something as good as valve amplification deserves to be kept alive . and when it\u2019s being done as well as the likes of icon audio ? well , it\u2019s only going to get better ,\npeavey electronics corporation is one of the world ' s largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional audio equipment .\njohn linsley hood is responsible for numerous amplifier designs that have led the way to better sound , and has also kept up a commentary on developments in audio in magazines such as the gramophone , electronics in action and electronics and wireless world . he is also the author of the art of linear electronics and audio electronics published by newnes .\nthe history of the vacuum tube or thermionic valve brings many individual discoveries together that enable the invention to be made .\nps dot com reader paul r . was kind enough to send us a scan of \u201caudio anthology , \u201d ( ed . c . g . mcproud ) a 124pp softcover published in 1950 . \u201caudio anthology\u201d ( hf . \u2018aa\u2019 ) is a collection of project - construction articles aimed at hi - fi ( rather than pro audio ) enthusiasts . all of the material had been previously published in audio engineering magazine during its first four years of publication ( 1947 - 1950 ) . see here , here , here , here , here , and here for previous 1940\u2019s audio engineering magazine coverage on preservationsound .\nfollowing the success of our previous kickstarter campaign ( the hybid valve headphone amplifier ) we ' ve taken all the improvements suggested by our backers and added a whole lot of extra features to bring you something really special .\nis an ultra - portable practice amplifier with two channels , a mic input and onboard chorus effect .\nwe do not recommend connecting this amplifier to a speaker with a minimum impedance less - than 2\u03c9 .\n( healthday ) \u2014the u . s . food and drug administration said tuesday that use of the corevalve\nvalve - in - valve\naortic replacement has been expanded to include people at extreme risk for serious complications of traditional . . .\nthe valve history of tube history shows many improvements and developments are made to the basic concept . over the years the performance the this technology improved beyond all recognition . many different people each played their part in the history of the valve .\nby keeping the same proven circuitry from our previous kickstarter project ( the hybrid valve headphone amplifier ) and adding a 100 watt speaker amplifier , we can honestly say\namazing\nbut then of course we would say that . so here ' s what our backers and customers have said about the sound of the headphone amp :\nat one point , it relies on an on - screen display , so it\u2019s easier to do on a television . once it\u2019s working , relocate the dongle to the audio extractor . plug in the cable , and your prized valve amplifier , or the bookshelf system that powered your parties back at university , is in touch with the wireless world .\nafter four decades , qsc audio products , llc , has become a gloablly recognized leader in professinal audio . this prominence is the result of the company ' s mission to establish new standards of reliability and performance through the development of breakthrough technologies .\nattach to kt88 / 6550 / el34 6p6p 6n8p 6sn7 . 4pcs 8pin socket valve tube base . color : gold plated .\nthe kemper profiling amplifier enables you to do what generations of guitar players have been waiting for : to capture the soul of all your amps ( and so many more ) inside a lunchbox - sized amplifier .\nall you can hear is the music you input to it . it produces very clean clear high and mid , good bass with q acoustics 2020 high sensitivity speakers in a 12x14 ft room . se88i valve amplifier specificat . . .\nlet\u2019s face it \u2013 the transistor ( i . e . solid state ) amplifier is the king . it has been for a number of years . but that doesn\u2019t mean that the valve amplifier doesn\u2019t still reign supreme in terms of sound quality , aesthetic and overall desirability . despite the slight wane in mainstream popularity , the valve amplifier is still very much alive and well \u2013 much like the turntable despite the rise of digital downloads ; it has seen a cultural revival in the last few decades now members of the public are realising just how much it has to offer .\nthe original williamson hi - fi amplifier schematic as published in \u201cwireless world\u201d magazine ( uk ) may 1947 .\nsuppliers at wholesale prices with worldwide delivery . you can find tube , power amplifiers tube amplifier free shipping ,\namplifier and power supply design , loudspeakers , electronics theory , beginner information , test and measurement , etc .\namp test tuesday - dc audio 9 . 0k - 9 , 000 watts - smd ad - 1 amp dyno ( results )\nthe el821 = 6ch6 = cv4055 is a high frequency low microphony power pentode often referred to as a beam tetrode has now found use as an inexpensive audio output valve . it is qualified to cv specifications and was used in military equipment in vigorous environments .\nphysics explains why rock musicians prefer valve amps\ncuz they are the only ones that go to - eleven . . .\nthe piece of gear you\u2019ll need to ship in is an hdmi audio extractor . we ordered one from ebay , branded goldroc , for $ 40 . this unit is the bridge between your ageing audio system and the state of the art chromecast or apple tv .\nthe simply italy was inspired by the iconic simply two integrated amplifier from unison research , and produced to celebrate the 150th anniversary of italian unification . it ' s been designed to be faithful to the unison research tradition , by making it an integrated amplifier design that sounds great and pays attention to important audio engineering principles that reduce performance - affecting interference .\nthe bose l1 single b2 bass with t1 audio engine configuration is a versatile rig that can handle small ensembles and guitarist / vocalists .\nalternatively , substitute an apple tv for chromecast in the instructions above , so that the apple unit talks directly to the audio system .\nthe black widow is a pre / power combination available either with a stereo power amplifier or two mono amplifiers .\nalso remember that this was for a mono amplifier . two williamson amps would be required for stereo . no wonder\ni believe the amplifier is 30 watts per channel and works perfectly with no hum and clear in both channels .\nhi - fi tube amplifier . av tube integrated amplifier . all the tubes have been sold before the test , the tube due to the particularity once sold not provide warranty service . the latest and most complete . . .\njason c ( ceder falls usa ) : i just received your amplifier and i love it . sounds amazing !\ndue to the nature of the valve electronics in the simply italy , we recommend only pairing it with speakers that have a minimum impedance ( not nominal impedance ) of 4\u03c9 and are rated higher than 89db sensitivity to avoid damage to the amplifier and overloading the component electronics . check also that your speakers are capable of being driven by a 12w output amplifier .\n\u00a9 2015 valve amplification company , inc . 1911 north east ave . , sarasota , fl 34234 phone : 941 . 952 . 9695\nestablished 20 years ago , founded by uli behringer , from audio interfaces to lighting controllers behringer has an affordable product to cover your needs .\nblue microphones was founded in 1995 to improve the front - end of audio recording by utilizing the increased bandwidth benefits enabled by digital technology .\nthe ultimate test for any audio component is how it sounds in your system . we offer an in - home trial period for up\u2026 urltoken\nhifi art - elfidelity . 3\u00d7 6n2 tubes . phono pre - amplifier . input riaa \u2264 5mv . little bear t11 pure vacuum tube phono turntable preamplifier . 1\u00d7 finished phono preamplifier . audio hifi & diy . it won ' t be l . . .\nthere is writing on this box and it has been opened , but this amplifier looks like it ' s new .\ncroft micro 25r pre - amplifier for sale . 230v 50hz . 3x line and 1x phono ( mm only ) .\nbut why is the valve sound so sought after ? david keeports , a physics professor from mills college in california , looked at the science of valve amps for the journal physics education , to explain why their sound is ' better ' to the ears of so many guitarists .\nthe simple physics of triode valve function explains everything ,\nsaid professor keeports .\nvalves have two ways to to flatten a sine wave . overdrive a valve moderately , and it flattens just the top of the wave to make an asymmetric wave that is rich in even harmonics . overdrive the valve harder , and it also flattens the bottom of the wave to produce a symmetric wave full of odd harmonics .\namplifier , car , home , repair call duke 416 - 261 - 6595 sony , pioneer , teac , akai , technics philco , harman kardon luxman , marantz , nakamichi , sansui , yamaha , zenith , onkyo , kenmore repairs vintage audio , . . .\n\u2018its appearance apes the quad products of the past , but , in sonic attitude , it sounds as modern as valve amplifiers get . there\u2019s plenty of drive and energy \u2013 both qualities similar designs fail to deliver . few valve integrated amps have punch , but this one does . \u2019\nprime members enjoy free two - day shipping and exclusive access to music , movies , tv shows , original audio series , and kindle books .\nthermionic valve or vacuum tube technology developed to enable considerable degrees of functionality to be introduced into radio receivers and then the wider field of electronics .\ncapt . s r mullard forms the mullard radio valve co . ltd . this was to become a major manufacturer of valves and then transistors .\noddwatt 212 : push - pull el84 ( 6bq5 ) tube stereo amplifier - 22 october 2007 - superseded , see update .\ndownload a two - page scan of radio & television news , august 1957 , featuring screen - star martha hyer and her diy audio - hobby .\nphono pre - amplifier . aux function is tube buffer function to get thebetter warm sound , so you can setup t7 work for aux or phono by input selector . tube cd / mm phono riaa pre - amplifier . riaa phono pa . . .\naudio valve recently moved to a new facility in kassel , a beautiful city in the heart of germany , steeped in history . founded by the romans - napoleon was imprisoned in the castle of williamshoehe . later on the grimm brothers lived there , collecting and writing their world - famous fairy tales .\nthe vacuum tube or thermionic valve brought the dawn of the age of electronics . its invention enabled the wireless technology of the day to move forward .\nthe aim was to replicate the sound of the old fashioned british and american valve amps \u2013 like leak , quad , macintosh and dynaco \u2013 which the members of icon felt offered a far superior sound to any modern solid state . shaw and his team of audio engineers only ever make pure valve amplifiers and hi - fi equipment , and have done so from the get - go . this means there are no transistors or micro chips to be found .\nmusical instrument amplification has changed little since the 1960s . when solid - state technology replaced valve technology ( late 60s ) many senior electronic engineers did not make the transition and retired . therefore almost no research was done ( at the time ) as to understand why valve and solid - state amps behave so differently when driving speakers . electronic training from 1970 onward concentrated on the new digital technology and very little to no training on the previous valve technology .\ngrundig tk 47 . thought after colectors teel to reel player with tube amplifier . this neautyful unit needs some to restore it .\nmc - 7r this hand build audio pre amplifier manufactured by using carefully selected high quality parts for power supply use two seperate transformers for high voltage and tube fillament drive . all custom made by noratel couplining capacitors are mundorf made in germany use high quality resistors in order to reduce thermal noise . volume controller japanese made alps and audio slecor made in switzerland 4 input and single ouput but can be customise for dual output raw alluminium or black\nincluding classic amps with valves at their heart and exciting new designs using the latest components , this book is the complete world guide to audio amp design .\nour wonderful local store in the \u201970s , audio directions , was a dealer for michaelson & austin and that was magical driving their modified dq - 10s .\nyaqin mc - 84l hi - end tube integrated amplifier . class - a - yaqin mc - 84l integrated headphone amplifier . these el84 produce a very nice mid range . yaqin mc - 100b sv kt88 x4 vacuum tube hi - end integrated p . . .\nduring its history the vacuum tube or thermionic valve has played a pivotal role in many historical events and its invention has changed the way of everyday life .\nvalve amplifier 2 x 15 wattsfeatures : stainless steel cabinet with wood trimwell balanced tone : tube mix giving you outstanding highs & mids and deep lows . particularly ideal for vocals , strings , pipes , and jazz ; class a single ended amplifier to reduce distortion ; self - biasing design ; analog inputs ; output tags for speakersoutput impedance : both 4ohm & 8ohm . specification : output power : 15w * 2frequency . . .\namplifier repair | kijiji in mississauga / peel region . - buy , sell & save with canada ' s # 1 local classifieds .\nwhen tim went back to the uk after working for luxman , t & a hired tim to redesign their amplifier for production . the\nwe have constructed an experimental single channel amplifier using 4 of el821 / 6ch6 / cv4055 in a parallel push \u2013 pull output stage .\naphex is dedicated to the development of high - quality products for the professional audio , broadcast , fixed installation , touring - sound and home - recording markets .\ni never heard of the luxkit 3000 , or any other luxman kit for that matter . but the first audio show i attended ( a never repeated production in san diego ) included a pair of lux 3045 amps driving quad 57s . even under show conditions that remains one of the most memorable audio experiences i\u2019ve had .\nwhy do we like it ? it ticks every box we can think of and boasts some very clever trickery to bypass the faults typical of valve amps . not only that , it sound as good as it looks . a simply stunning amplifier which takes pride of place in our demo room .\ni don ' t work on guitars - ( except for the electronics ) or large format mixers . if you need either of these items repaired i can direct you to someone who can help . if you have any questions or concerns about your amplifier or other audio gear don ' t hesitate to\ngoldroc\u2019s little hdmi audio extractor is smarter than we\u2019ve credited it so far . it offers an outbound hdmi port , so you could use it to send chromecast or apple tv video to a tv panel , and the audio to a sound system . and it includes an optical audio - out port and 5 . 1 channels , so the flash system you treated yourself to when you graduated in 2004 , with its optical - in and surround sound , can join the wireless party as well .\ndo - it - yourself ( diy ) vacuum tube ( valve ) amplifier and tube preamplifier projects . please be aware that most of these vacuum tube projects use potentially lethal voltages that can kill you so do not attempt them if you are not familiar with high voltage safety ! some of the projects use low voltage and if you are new to tubes and high voltage safety you should start with these . for books on the subject of vacuum tubes , see our diy audio book recommendations . questions and discussion about tubes and hi - fi audio is always welcome in the diy vacuum tubes forum . last update : 30 july 2016\nr & d teams for anolog system , class - d amplifier , ip system , evac system , conference system , professional sound systems .\ni have for sale a kenwood ka - 8300 amplifier that needs repaired . this unit is for repair or parts if you so desire .\nvia the connectors on the rear of the power supply the voltage is passed on via cables to the amplifier . the already \u201cclean and sifted voltage\u201d arrives in the amplifier again at 8 \u201chigh accurate voltage regulators\u201d , stabilizing the voltage in a way , otherwise only known from batteries .\nthe desktop amplifier is a stunningly beautiful amplifier that has it all . it ' s powerful enough to drive your large lounge speakers with its 100 watt power stage . it has bluetooth input , a vinyl preamp , and one of the highest spec dac ' s available today .\nwe have constructed an amplifier ( parallel push pull class ab1 ) using 8 x el821 valves ( plus 6c4 , 6br7 , 5u4g ) .\nfirst he ran a 200hz sine wave \u2013 a pure wave with a single frequency\u2013 through a small bugera hybrid amplifier , featuring a valve preamp and a solid state power amp . he tested both ' sides ' of the amp ; first turning up the gain knob , which controls the valve preamp while the master volume knob ( controlling the solid state power amp ) was set low . he then repeated the process with the preamp set low and the master turned up .\nwe are a small company located in leicester uk . we are dedicated to the design and production of pure valve ( or tube ) amplifiers and hi fi equipment .\nare premium quality valve guitar amplifiers . designed and hand - wired in the uk , cornell amplification make some of the best vintage voiced guitar amps on the market .\nprofessor keeports said :\nthe output from the amp showed that a moderately overdriven valve preamp produced prominent 2nd and 4th harmonics at 400 and 800 hz , and only a very weak 3rd harmonic at 600 hz . for the solid state power amp , this pattern was reversed . all of this behavior is consistent with the common claim about the harmonics that valve and solid state amplifiers produce . but the story is not quite so simple . overdriving the valve preamp harder produces strong odd harmonics .\nmatched pair of winged c 6550 . fully tested taken from working equipment . tested on an orange valve tester with readings of 10 each indicating a strong matched pair .\n\u201cthe simplest audio amplifiers are single - ended and class a ; that is they make use of just one output transistor which is always conducting , irrespective of the output signal waveform . class a has good to excellent linearity ( and thus high fidelity / low distortion ) but very low efficiency . it is almost never used in a power amplifier\u2019s output stages but is ideal for the input and high level driverstages of a power amplifier . \u201d \u2013 arcam\nwith the introduction of the world ' s first digital processor in 1971 , lexicon became the world leader in digital audio . since that time , lexicon has continuously introduced ground - breaking technology to the audio industry . today , lexicon processing is heard on over 80 % of all recordings - broadcast , film soundtracks , and music alike .\nbehringer 16 - input desk mixer with klark teknik multi - fxphantom powered xenyx mic pre - ampsstudio grade compressorsklark teknik fx processor with lcd display\nwireless ready\nfor behringer digital wireless systembuilt - in stereo usb audio interfacefree audio recording software7 - band stereo graphic eqfbq feedback detection3d stereo surround fxvoice canceller function2 aux sends per channelbalanced ma . . .\n- like covering on amplifier heads and speaker cabinets . orange also manufactures amplifiers for bass guitar , speaker cabinets for instrument amplifiers and combination amplifiers .\nmore information : the warm , rich sound of valve guitar amplifiers\nkeeports d 2017 phys . educ . 52 025010 . urltoken \u2026 088 / 1361 - 6552 / aa57b7\nall these are conditions for perfect sound , even though the amplifier is the most important component for music reproduction . the special problem with fully symmetric amplifiers is the fact that for the right as well as for the left channel two amplifier paths each are required for processing of positive and negative signal waves . this fact alone requires for valve amplifiers an enormous circuit complexity . but there are also a lot of stories around signal processing , some of them quite new .\nthe audio engineers figured this out in the late 1960 ' s . not mentioned is another phenomena : tubes handle ultrasonic inputs better than transistors . in the real world , there is a lot of electronic noise that has a frequency greater than 20khz . those ultrasonic frequencies cause intermodulation distortion particularly in amplifiers that use a lot of feedback ( such as transistor amps ) . if you filter out frequencies above 20khz going into an audio amplifier and don ' t run it close to clipping , it will sound as clean as a good tube amplifier - 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san \u00b8\u00b8 . \u2022 * \u00a8 * \u2022\u266b\u266a music \u2708 travel\nover the many decades \u2013 roughly 80 years \u2013 that valve amplification technology has existed , there have been a myriad of different types of valves \u2013 all of which shaw and his team wish to build an amplifier around ! the result ? a huge array of incredibly beautiful amplifiers , many of which have scooped up several awards .\ntube amplifier , push pull 14w good condition works well . all tubes included , edcor out put transformers ( 8ohm ) other out put transformers included .\na proper amplifier \u2013 providing power and control between your source ( a record deck or radio tuner ) and speakers can transform a home stereo system .\nthe designers at que audio have long known that there was a significant short fall in the provision of microphone solutions for audio engineers in the film , broadcast and location sound industries . to this aim , miniaturizing the working components these engineers use on a day - to - day basis and condensing them into smaller fully functioning working products created complete microphone solutions .\ngod . . . mosfet valve synthesis circuitry has been around for a decade or more . i still like my audionote valve amp though . it ' s a pity that trying to find good recordings in a lossless format has become harder in an mp3 age . yes - there ' s lots out there , but not what i like to listen to .\n100 % new in box 6p6p ( 6v6 ) x4 6n1 ( 6922 ) x2 6n3 ( 5670 ) x1 . shuguang 6p6p ( 6v6 ) x4 , 6n1 ( 6922 ) x2 , 6n3 ( 5670 ) x1 . audioromy m - 6v6 vacuum valve tube hi - end tube integrated amplifier . audioromy 6v6 tube integrate he . . .\nalthough the valve was first invented in 1904 , and it was not widely used until the 1910s , the valve has been pivotal in laying the foundations of what we call electronics technology today . radio technology , telecommunications , and many other areas all embraced the new thermionic technology , laying the basic foundations of many areas of technology that are taken for granted today .\n811 single - ended tube amplifier in new condition for sale . this amp was made from an audio lab in vietnam and had been introduce and sell in europe . it bring a nice and detail sound . it has 3 inputs ( 2 rca , 1 xrl ) , can connect via bluetooth . all the specs in the photo below .\navn electronics is your one stop automobile electronics service shop in mississauga for car stereo , audio amplifiers and remote starter installation and repair , we carry many top brands of car . . .\n\u00a9 steljes audio . units 8 and 9 , wern trading estate , newport , np10 9fq : tel : + 44 ( 0 ) 1633 895918 website designed by the detective agency ltd .\nmc - 7r tube pre amplifier kit this is one of most musical and simple pre amplifier ever made my marantz this kit comes with main pcb completed with german mundorf capacitors / allen bradley carbon resistors and genalex gold lion tubes . each component in the kit i have individually selected power supply pcb noratel custom made transformer\nitc is a famous commercial audio system , public address amplifier and loudspeaker manufacturer in china . we established our assembly factory back up to 1993 in guangzhou city of china . now assembly lines had been expanded to two about 40 , 000 square meters separate factories : electronic factory , speaker factory , hardware & wooden & mould factory and transformer factory .\nthe following projects pages are of diy vacuum tube amplifier kits that are now discontinued or tube projects that have been superseded by a more up to date project .\nalthough the power output is less than an el84 the valve is more reliable and consistent in it ' s characteristics . the closeness of the anode impedance allows many transformers used in el84 designs to be used for el821 / 6ch6 / cv4055 . the valve sis shorter in appearance than the el84 and has a different pin out , thus it cannot be used as a direct replacement .\nthe unico 90 is a dual - mono amplifier , and three pairs of thermo - stable class ab hexfets are used per - channel to provide a powerful - yet - controlled 160w ( 4\u03c9 ) audio signal . thanks to this design , the unico 90 is able to work with a wide variety of modern loudspeakers , including many more demanding designs .\nwe ' ve had so many experienced audio enthusiasts write to us and tell us how much they love the sound of our headphone amp . some have told us that during a lifetime of collecting amplifiers ours is the best they have found . so any new product that we produce must be better still and we have achieved this with our new desktop amplifier .\nnow that we\u2019ve covered the basics of various acoustic amplifier types , it\u2019s time to take a quick look at some of the features to factor into your purchase decision .\nhere ' s a video of the amplifier in use . it ' s hard to see from this clip , but this amp is really loud at full volume .\nthere was something about the 1970s when it comes to musicality \u2026 like the arc st - 70 super mod , the tva - 1 is a wonderfully musical amplifier .\nthat so many guitarists desire . add to that a valve amp ' s ability to produce somewhat dissonant yet driving sounds when a guitarist attacks strings harder and turns rhythm playing into lead playing , and\nwhy do we like it ? it\u2019s a fantastic modern valve amp that has proven to the most popular one in the range . it\u2019s very easy to uise too \u2013 there\u2019s even a remote control !\ndiy 6dj8 ( ecc88 ) tube headphone amplifier - 24 november 2012 this low power tube headphone amplifier project comes from bruce heran . the simple tube headamp uses one 6dj8 ( ecc88 ) tube per channel . the amplifier circuit is push - pull and biased into class - a operation with a ccs . gain is sufficient that no driver stage is required for the tube amp . the 6dj8 tube headphone amplifier is suitable for use with many hi - fi headphones . output power is over 100 mw between 32 ohms to 300 ohms . the response is 20 hz to 28 khz within 0 . 5 db and the wide band signal - to - noise is - 84 db .\nyes yes yes , we know . this is a top five list \u2013 but here\u2019s a sixth item . what can we say ? we\u2019re rebels ! getting back to business , we couldn\u2019t go without mentioning this unique little valve headphone amplifier . as you can probably tell from the picture , it\u2019s a miniaturised valve amp which features a custom wound output transformer which means it is the perfect match for virtually any headphone load . it is everything good about icon\u2019s exceptional build and sound - but in the perfect form for headphones . it\u2019s simply too good not to mention .\nsome acoustic guitar amps also offer a 3 . 5 mm or stereo input so you can plug in a portable audio device such as an ipod or smartphone and play along with recordings or backing tracks .\nserviced and ready ! original owner . excellent condition with wood side panels . this amp is a flat out overbuilt beast ! the rca jacks and power cord were upgraded by audio classics to audiophile grade ."]}
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", "topic": 16}], "title": "karen millen", "paragraphs": ["the karen millen coat is one of the best selling items in the karen millen repertoire . made of the finest coat supra low tops the karen millen coat is stylish and comfortable at the same time making the woman who wears it feel very special . karen millen coat can also be custom tailored for you . karen millen usa has a fantastic sale of karen millen coats 2011 season . recently the karen millen sale drew a lot of celebrity women to shop for karen millen coats 2011 autumn collection .\nmillen , who reinvested considerable sums in baugur which she lost when it collapsed , is suing karen millen fashions and mosaic fashions us which opened a karen millen store in new york in 2014 .\nthe karen millen retail business remains safe , as millen had sold her share in it for \u00a335 million in 2004 .\nworld - famous fashion designer , karen millen obe , has been declared bankrupt .\nkaren millen has appointed tesco chief customer officer robin terrell as non - executive director .\ned with customer service . my husband bought me a karen millen handbag for christmas .\nbonmarch\u00e9 chief executive beth butterwick is stepping down to join karen millen in the same role .\n' i ' m deeply devastated ' : fashion icon karen millen tells of . . .\nread more : karen millen poaches tracey stainer from l . k bennett to lead design teams\npentland brands has signed a deal to be the new global footwear licence partner for karen millen .\nms millen is embroiled in a row with the bank\u2019s administrators , who now own her former business and all rights in the name \u2018karen millen\u2019 .\nbutterwick will lead a strategy to reshape karen millen globally by increasing its focus on digital . change change\nthe icelandic banks had helped fund the investment group baugur , which owned major stakes in karen millen .\nmillen says the demise of baugur and the restructuring of karen millen holdings mean the agreement not to use her own name in business can now be challenged .\nfashion brand karen millen has appointed agency nys corporate to manage its conferences , events and travel across europe .\nthroughout the eighties , the business expanded with more and more karen millen stores opening across britain\u2019s high streets .\nshe said kaupthing\u2018s administrators , which now own the karen millen brand , had prevented her from starting again .\nhowever , her personal bankruptcy does not affect the karen millen business , which she has no involvement with .\nshe wanted to use the trade marks ' karen millen ' , and ' karen ' for a new homewares and lifestyle business , focused on the us and china .\nin 2004 , millen sold her share in the karen millen retail business to aurora fashions , which was then taken over by aurora ' s parent company kaupthing .\na karen millen shop in london . the chain has thrived despite ownership upheaval . photograph : david sillitoe / guardian\nkaren millen let us into its knightsbridge pop - up atelier to follow a trench coat from sketch to store .\na london branch of karen millen in 2000 , at the brand\u2019s zenith . photograph : david sillitoe for the observer\nthe karen millen label made good progress in the 1990s when they opened stores and boutiques in america and europe . karen millen usa is still growing at a fast pace much to the chagrin of the competitors . although karen millen or kevin stanford , no longer own the company , the innovative outlook and an eye for detail is still meticulously maintained .\nby the time of the icelandic crash , ms millen and mr stanford had sold the majority of their shares in karen millen , with baugur becoming one of the main investors .\nkaren millen has been without a ceo since mike shearwood left in september after the firm scrapped plans for a management buyout .\nms millen said she was a victim of fraud by collapsed icelandic bank kaupthing , who own karen millen . the bank prevented the designer from using her name to launch a new brand\nwhat millen does next remains to be seen . her bankruptcy will limit her business activities for two years . nevertheless , it seems unlikely that the karen millen story will stop here .\nkaren millen was founded in 1981 by kevin stanford and karen millen . with a loan of just \u00a3100 they began manufacturing and selling white shirts to their friends . a party plan network followed , and in 1983 they opened their first store in kent .\nmillen said kaupthing\u2019s administrators , which now own the karen millen brand , had also prevented her from starting again , after she wanted to launch a range of products under her own name .\naurora fashions ireland , which also manages karen millen locally , has 27 free - standing stores and 34 concessions across the republic .\nkaren millen , founder of the eponymous womenswear chain , has been declared bankrupt by the high court over an unpaid tax bill .\nthe karen millen jacket is very special for its exquisite design , contemporary supra mens shoes and embellishments and excellent workmanship . in fact you can even have a karen millen jacket that is custom tailored to perfection . although in keeping with the current trends and fashion , the karen millen jacket never gets outdated or looks old - fashioned . the fresh modern look is somehow maintained even after years .\nthe international expansion of karen millen is set to step up a gear today , with the launch of a new york flagship store .\nmr shearwood was chief executive of aurora until karen millen was spun off in 2012 , but he was still serving as a director .\nwith the high street teeming with great stores offering quality , on - trend items , karen millen\u2019s new approach is a welcome one .\nhowever , at the time she was also fighting a legal battle with icelandic bank kaupthing over the use of the karen millen name .\nthe karen miller label has woman as the central theme around which all products revolve . the karen millen coat and jacket is worn by celebrities and high society women in uk , usa and many european countries . karen millen eveningwear is a fabulous union of contemporary styling , fastidious tailoring , fine embellishments such as laces , trimmings , embroidery etc .\nhe battle for the karen millen name is hotting up . millen the woman says she is embarrassed by the brand . but the chain she relinquished control of in 2004 has threatened legal action if she returns to business , as planned , under the brand name karen or km .\nkaren millen , the fashion designer who for 20 years helped to define what women wore to work , has been declared bankrupt over unpaid tax .\nfashion designer karen millen is heading for a high court battle with the company she founded to try to recover the right to use her name .\nfashion designer karen millen has said she is ' deeply devastated ' as she faces losing her luxury mansion after she was declared bankrupt over unpaid tax .\nthe karen millen brand , seen on celebrities including nicole scherzinger and spice girl emma bunton , still has kent outlets in canterbury , bluewater and bromley .\nkaren millen , founder of the eponymous fashion chain , has lost a high court battle for the right to use her name for homewares and lifestyle ventures .\nshe wanted to use the trade marks ' karen millen ' , and ' karen ' for a new homewares and lifestyle business , focused on the us and china . the designer made \u00a335million when she sold her share of her business in 2004\ndesigned with uncompromising attention to detail , karen millen glasses feature bold use of colour , alongside distinctive design details , creating styles to flatter many different face shapes .\nit came after the administrators to kaupthing , which now own karen millen the brand , had prevented the designer from using her name to launch a new brand .\nfollowing the collapse of baugur during the financial crisis of 2009 and the subsequent restructuring of karen millen holdings , which had been controlled by administrators to the failed icelandic kaupthing bank , millen decided to challenge the agreement , according to the times .\nclients include many of the high street brands such as coast , karen millen , topshop and river island . an exciting opportunity has arisen for a production . . .\nwithin hours of being declared bankrupt at the high court this week , the british fashion designer karen millen was talking of her devastation \u2014 and blaming everyone but herself .\nkaren put her heart and soul into her collections , without ever having a catwalk show .\nmillen also lost money in the 2008 financial crisis after other icelandic investments failed .\nms millen opened her first store in maidstone in 1983 under the name cue .\nmillen claimed that she had lost significant sums as a result of the baugur collapse and said she wanted to use the karen millen name in a different sector from the chain\u2019s heartland of fashion , but judges ruled it would cause confusion between the two brands .\nwe ' re currently recruiting candidates to work across our karen millen , ellesse and kickers brands . building a family of brands , for the world to love , . . .\nbut last week karen millen , the woman , became famous all over again for the wrong reasons , after suffering the humiliation of being declared bankrupt over an unpaid tax bill .\nkaren millen set up her business with her partner kevin stanford in 1981 , taking out a \u00a3100 loan which they used to manufacture cotton shirts and sell them to their friends .\ntheir first shop opened in maidstone in 1983 , selling catwalk - type clothes designed by karen .\nkaren millen has already been split off from the group and mr shearwood\u2019s exit from aurora could allow him to launch a management buy - out of the women\u2019s clothing brand , pictured .\nin the karen millen store in dubai marina mall . i had chosen a dress for my 16 yr old daughter but once she got it home she decided it wasn\u2019t what she wa\nat its height , karen millen was one of the most recognised names on the high street and a byword for style and quality . it was the product of a powerful partnership .\nby the time the pair came to sell their business to icelandic investors in 2004 , there were 130 karen millen stores in cities as far - flung as beirut and los angeles .\nbefore the icelandic bank collapse , ms millen and her business partner - former husband kevin stanford - were flying high in the fashion industry , with interests in oasis , whistles , all saints , house of fraser , ghost and principles , as well as karen millen .\nand miss millen also lost money in the financial crisis after other icelandic investments failed .\nin march 2011 it was announced that karen millen would be established as an independent company , with derek lovelock as executive chairman , working with joint managing directors gemma metheringham and steve price .\ngradually and carefully , they expanded during the eighties . soon , karen millen stores were opening all over the high street . there was no great secret to the popularity of the clothes .\nkaren millen is used to seeing her name in lights . with 400 outlets spread across 65 countries , there is even a store that bears the kent - born designer\u2019s name in mongolia .\nkaren millen opened her first self - titled store in maidstone\u2019s royal star arcade in 1983 and watched the business flourish into a multi - million - pound brand with branches across the world .\njudge david cooke said in the court documents : \u2018the terms of the agreement included a number of restrictive covenants and other obligations on the part of ms millen and mr stanford intended to protect the business karen millen holdings and its subsidiaries and the intellectual property rights that they owned .\nkaren says they had no great ambitions at the outset , but the business evolved and kept growing .\nmike shearwood , the karen millen boss , has stepped down from the board of aurora fashions , pushing the high street clothing group closer to a break - up and sale of its brands .\nstyle icon : at its height karen millen was one of the most recognised names on the uk high street . but the fashion retail entrepreneur has told how selling her business left her feeling low\nkaren millen\u2019s london and new york stores are just the beginning . with 40 new ones planned worldwide , including its first shops in canada and india , the company has a busy year ahead .\n, managing director of karen millen , said : \u201cas a fast growing international brand with a strong british heritage , these are two really important appointments for us . we look forward to becky and\nspeaking to this paper five years ago , millen said the decision to part was hers .\nbut while stanford remarried and had more children , millen\u2019s love life has been less straightforward .\nkaren millen would like to keep you updated about our new arrivals , exclusive previews and promotions . if you are happy for us to do this , please enter your email address and sign up .\nwithout the involvement of the founders the karen millen stores have kept on going , although the chain is having something of a midlife crisis as millennials opt for a casual look even on nights out .\nkaren millen would like to keep you updated about our new arrivals , exclusive previews and promotions . if you are happy for us to do this , please enter your email address and click sign up .\nmosaic continued trading throughout , though it changed its name to aurora fashions after the pre - pack . somewhat remarkably , considering the upheaval , the company did well , with karen millen a star performer .\nmillen and stanford have pursued several legal claims against the estate of kaupthing in an attempt to recover the tens of millions they \u2013 and many other investors \u2013 lost in iceland\u2019s financial meltdown . the designer says the last nine years have been \u201cone long legal battle\u201d that has left her exhausted and ready to \u201cfinally put the past behind me\u201d . it seems millen is finally letting go of karen millen .\nhmrc successfully challenged the firm in 2010 , and issued millen with the tax bill in september .\ni am a loyal customer of karen millen i have bought many beautiful dresses that have worn so well . i have recently purchased 2 jumpsuits to be delivered to the trafford centre store 2 weeks ago and th\na beacon for style - conscious women since its launch in 1981 , karen millen has seen many a style overhaul . one thing remains is the label\u2019s dedication to sensuality and sophistication . discover the collection here .\none industry expert told the mail this week that ms millen had been \u2018foolish\u2019 for entering the scheme .\nas a result , they issued millen with a notice to pay about \u00a36million in september last year .\nmillen , who was awarded an obe in 2008 , claims to have been a victim of fraud .\nkaren millen was declared bankrupt at the high court this week . her blend of smart tailoring and wearable evening wear at high - street prices led to a rapid expansion of her business , with 130 outlets around the world\nlife was tough when karen was growing up because her father\u2019s illness made work difficult and there was never enough money .\nit has been suggested that millen may come back with another proposal to use the \u201ckaren\u201d name only , as the court felt less strongly that that would cause issues . it is not known if she will take this option .\nkaren millen glasses are just \u00a3125 , including standard single - vision lenses , and you can get a second pair free in our great 2 for 1 designer glasses offer . you can even make designer sunglasses your second pair .\nms millen also claims to have lost significant sums in the 2008 financial crisis after other icelandic investments failed .\nhmrc disputed the scheme in 2010 and issued millen with a notice to pay \u00a36m in september last year .\nas for fashion , she does wear some of her own label clothes but admits to dressing quite differently from the typical karen millen style , which is quite structured - and she is a huge fan of the british high street .\n\u201cthe consumer has moved on , \u201d says lorna hall , retail analyst at trend forecaster wgsn . \u201cfashion trends have become more casual and that has sidelined brands like karen millen that had a vernacular focused on getting dressed up . \u201d\ngreed that bankrupted the fashion queen of the high street : she built a \u00a335m empire on a \u00a3100 loan - but now karen millen ' s gone bust after a \u00a36m tax dodge . so what did happen to her millions ?\nkaren millen , who grew up on a council estate in kent before founding the hugely successful business that bore her name , said she was \u201cdeeply devastated\u201d after she was unable to pay a \u00a36 million demand for unpaid tax from hmrc .\nbut millen says she has been unable to pay the tax bill because of battles with collapsed icelandic bank kaupthing .\nthe retail business will not be affected by the bankruptcy as millen no longer has any involvement in the store .\nkaren millen is entirely design led , and designs all of the ranges in - house . the design team inspires , guides and informs the business on upcoming trends . they are responsible for developing new shapes and key pieces for the season .\nthe fashion brand has named becky bateman as retail director for the uk & ireland and she will be responsible for leading the \u201ckaren millen proposition in the home markets\u201d , through customer service and by delivering \u201cultimate brand experience\u201d in its uk stores .\nkaren millen with her partner kevin stanford founded the justin bieber supra shoes in england which is now 20 years old . with only ? 100 , that was borrowed , the two partners began manufacturing and selling white shirts to their friends from the white cotton material they bought with the borrowed money . their network of friends created a strong client base so that they could progress fast and the first karen millen store opened in kent in the year 1983 followed quickly by stores all over england .\nkaren millen had been part of the aurora fashions group , which also owns warehouse and oasis , but was spun out on its own in 2012 as it was anticipated it would end up being bought in an mbo by former ceo mike shearwood .\nkaren millen is just a brand of clothing and does not reflect me as a person in any way\u2026 sometimes i find it a little difficult as i have no control over what they design and at times it can be a little embarrassing .\nms millen at her \u00a33million home in kent in 2001 . the 55 - year - old now faces losing the property\ngemma metheringham , the current managing director of karen millen , says she is\ngenuinely puzzled\nby millen ' s comments .\neven before she sold the business , i honestly think she was falling out of love with it . of course the collection has grown and evolved significantly , so it is quite likely that it doesn ' t reflect her taste now .\nto steer it down a more fashion - conscious route , karen millen hired photographer david bailey to shoot its latest campaign . katy england , famed for her work with the late alexander mcqueen and partnership with kate moss on her topshop collection , was on styling duty .\nironically , however , her biggest heartbreak appears to have been the sale of her company . describing the day she signed away karen millen in july 2004 , she told the mail in 2011 she became \u2018an emotional wreck\u2019 and felt as if she had \u2018betrayed\u2019 her staff .\nher mother , sheila , a retired secretary , is 73 and , says karen with a knowing smile , is living with a much younger man .\nthis is one of the key areas metheringham is keen to highlight . a large production run for a karen millen piece might be 4 , 000 , which , when spread around its 400 international stores , leads to the type of exclusivity you can\u2019t get elsewhere on the high street .\naccording the times miss millen said that in 2001 her accountants told her to enter a tax avoidance scheme known as round the world .\n\u201cobviously i am deeply devastated by this outcome , \u201d said millen . \u201call of my energy has been eaten up by such negativity .\nthey were high quality , beautifully cut and benefited from scrupulous attention to detail . karen and kevin controlled the whole process from design to manufacture to sale .\naurora was forced to seek the appointment of an examiner for the irish arms of coast , warehouse and karen millen in late 2014 . the last was spun out in a management buyout from aurora in march 2011 . it is owned by the icelandic bank kaupthing , which also ultimately owns aurora .\nnys corporate will provide a single - source solution for karen millen\u2019s events and travel for its retail and head office staff across the uk and europe . the agency will manage venue finding and event management support as well as all online and offline rail , air , hotel and ancillary travel bookings .\nmillen sold her business \u2013 and the right to use her own name \u2013 in 2004 for \u00a395m . photograph : ian gavan / getty images\nms millen reportedly also had a holiday home in majorca and an apartment in london although it is unclear whether she still owes those properties .\nhowever , hmrc successfully challenged the scheme in 2010 , and issued miss millen with a notice to pay about \u00a36million in september last year .\nmiss millen , a former student at medway college of art , now uca university for the creative arts , began her career making shirts .\npreviously , karen millen\u2019s collections seemed to exist in a vacuum far removed from exciting things elsewhere on the high street . with the success of brands such as zara , now one of the world\u2019s largest retailers , and more recently cos and & other stories , the retailer had to rethink its offerings .\nat the moment we are just bringing teenagers together and taking them out to things like concerts at the o2 , football and rugby ,\nexplains karen .\nbut that deal represented a low point for karen , by then separated from the father of her three children . she felt \u2018lonely\u2019 , \u2018rudderless\u2019 and quietly desperate .\nbriggs , who also preyed on lonely single women with money , wooed karen after she booked into a hotel he was running , and they were soon dating .\nkaren may protest that her ambitions for the new business are relatively modest , but women who love quality clothes will be hoping the lady doth protest too much .\nironically , just when it seemed that life couldn\u2019t get any better , it began to fall apart and millen and stanford separated after 20 years .\nthe daughter of carpet - fitter anthony millen and his secretary wife sheila , millen was one of four children raised in a modest three - bedroom council house on an estate in maidstone , kent , not far from the georgian house which , until it is sold , is her present home .\nthere are still karen millen stores on the high street but she has mixed feelings about them . \u2018they are very over - branded , \u2019 she says . \u2018the clothes are strong and don\u2019t need logos on every button or zipper . they are also sometimes over - styled , with too much trimming and detail . \u2019\nmillen sold her business to the icelandic group baugur for \u00a395m in 2004 and with it signed away the rights to use her name on future businesses .\nthe truth is , of course , that her brilliant designs were key to its success . but sadly , while building their retail empire , karen and kevin drifted apart .\nhowever much of a let - down karen\u2019s recent romantic adventures might have been , the disappointment pales into insignificance alongside the emotional turmoil wrought by the sale of her business .\n\u2018it was early on a friday morning in july 2004 when i met kevin in the foyer of a hotel in birmingham to meet with the lawyers , \u2019 karen says .\nshe adds :\ni see every single sketch that goes through the studio . i think it ' s really important that somebody holds the brand together . i am a sort of unlikely stepmother for karen millen .\nas is so often the case , mother and stepmother seem set to clash over who rules the roost .\n\u201cthe past nine years have been one long legal battle against the banks to try to achieve justice and have now taken their toll , \u201d\u009d millen said .\nkaren\u2019s own romantic journey has been less predictable . panic and desperation drove her into the arms of a notorious conman called graham briggs , whom she met travelling through france in 2003 .\nas the global economy shifts , china is no longer just a manufacturing base for karen millen . the chain is opening stores in beijing and shanghai this year and has plans for 65 outlets there over the next five years . it is part of a major push that has seen it open shops in markets as unlikely as kazakhstan and azerbaijan .\nkaren is also giving a great deal of hope through hopehiv , based at the gateway school of fashion in south africa , which aims to give fashion skills to young people affected by hiv . what ' s wonderful for karen is that teachers from the university for the creative arts in rochester , where she studied , have been pivotal in getting it off the ground .\nironically , that home - made dress got karen back into sewing again and made her realise how much she ' d missed fashion . even more exciting is news that the retail queen who , in 2004 sold karen millen , the label she ' d set up with her ex , kevin stanford nearly 30 years ago , is working on a new label with some of her former colleagues .\ni feel like now i ' ve gone back a full circle . i ' m very much hands on again ,\nshe laughs .\nkaren was 19 and fresh out of a city & guilds fashion course at kent\u2019s _ medway college of design , while kevin , then 20 , was unhappily studying mechanical engineering at university .\nmiss millen , who opened her first shop almost 35 years ago , failed to pay \u00a36million to hm revenue and customs over her involvement in a tax avoidance scheme .\nbut miss millen said her battles with kaupthing had left her unable to pay the bill - putting her home , any second properties , cars and valuables at risk .\nmillen , who created the high street brand 35 years ago , claimed she had been the victim of fraud by the collapsed icelandic bank kaupthing , the times reported .\na self - confessed home girl , karen was born in maidstone , where her very first shop opened in 1983 in pudding lane under the name cue , and now lives in nearby wateringbury .\nset in five acres and with stunning views across hop fields , it was the dream home she had always wanted . but behind the facade , karen was miserable . the romance had died .\nand there is a real emphasis on quality , something karen millen has always done well . one of the new collection\u2019s cut - work dresses involved more than three hours of cutting by hand . then , there\u2019s a limited - edition striped jacket that costs \u00a3499 \u2013 only 357 have been made . each one was hand - painted , individually printed and panel cut .\n\u201ci never wear the clothes , \u201d millen said in a 2012 interview as she started a legal campaign to win back the right to use her name on new designs .\nmillen said she was the victim of fraud by kaupthing , an icelandic bank that collapsed in 2008 , which financed the buyer of her business in 2004 for \u00a395 million .\nms millen , who was appointed obe in 2008 , failed to pay a demand from revenue & customs of about \u00a36 million arising from her involvement in a tax avoidance scheme .\naren millen , the high end fashion designer who was declared bankrupt on tuesday , has joined a very long list of celebrities who have run aground due to unaffordable tax liabilities .\nkaren met kevin stanford , the man who would become her romantic and business partner , when they were both on holiday in morocco in 1980 . it was , she says , \u2018love at first sight\u2019 .\nmany women might regard this as a typically male response to a break - up and roll their eyes . however , karen is still close to her ex - partner , whom she describes as \u2018family\u2019 .\nmillen considered an apprenticeship as a painter - decorator to help the family finances , but a school visit to a college fashion show ignited a passion for design when she was 16 .\nhe was later accused of conning wealthy british expats out of nearly \u00a32 million . millen has always vigorously denied briggs\u2019 boast that she had given him \u00a31 million after he seduced her .\nmillen , 55 , who founded the high street chain more than 35 years ago , failed to pay \u00a36million to hm revenue and customs following her involvement in a tax avoidance scheme .\nnow , however , karen , 50 , is ready for the next phase . she is plotting her return to the fashion industry . as they say in creative circles , she has got her mojo back .\nthe win comes after a competitive tender process that took place between june and september 2015 . when asked why they ultimately chose nys , karen millen\u2019s retail operations manager for uk and europe said :\nwe chose nys corporate because it provided a global solution for our business . both store and head office staff can book travel easily from the portal and we have greater visibility of reporting and expenditure .\nmillen wanted to use her name on homeware products in china and the us . however , last august a high court judge ruled that this would breach the terms of the original agreement .\none such win was karen millen , for whom nys are now providing a single - source solution spanning retail and head office staff across the uk and europe . the solution includes managing all online and offline rail , air , hotel and ancillary travel bookings , as well as venue finding and event management support . the highly competitive tendering process for this sizable account took place between june and september 2015 .\nms millen , 55 , was declared bankrupt at the high court on tuesday . she faces losing her \u00a33 million home in kent as well as any secondary properties , cars and other valuables .\nkaren is also involved in doing up a house she has bought in majorca - the family ' s favourite holiday destination - and renovating her apartment in london , despite confessing she has very little confidence in her abilities .\nms millen said she was ' deeply devastated ' , and insisted she had been a victim of fraud by collapsed icelandic bank kaupthing which financed the buyer who bought her business in 2004 for \u00a395million .\nthree years later , they opened their first shop in maidstone , selling catwalk - style clothes designed and made by millen on her kitchen table . a second shop soon followed in nearby tunbridge wells .\nbut all this wasn ' t enough for karen , who wanted to give something back to society .\ngetting involved in charity was an obvious thing to do , i could meet new people and do good things as well ,\nsays karen , who has worked with her close friend , debbie pezzani , to set up teens unite fighting cancer , dedicated to improving the lives of young people aged between 13 and 24 with life - limiting illnesses .\nthey lived in a breathtakingly beautiful georgian mansion in the kent countryside . the house , in which karen still lives , has a swimming pool , seven - a - side football pitch , tennis court , helipad and mini lake .\nms millen said she was \u201cdeeply devastated\u201d . she claimed she had been a victim of fraud by kaupthing , the collapsed icelandic bank , which financed the buyer of her business in 2004 for \u00a395 million .\nher much - loved former teacher and head of fashion , sheelagh wright , is now project director and together they took on 22 students for the first year . karen travels out three times a year and is delighted at the progress .\nthe shift in the fashion landscape has led to a concerted push by karen millen\u2019s new management to shed its \u201cfootballers\u2019 wives\u201d image by highlighting , among other things , that its clothes are designed at head office in london\u2019s trendy shoreditch district . however , the most recent accounts available at companies house show a loss of \u00a310 . 5m on sales of \u00a3161m in the year to the end of february 2016 , reflecting the heavy investment involved in the revamp .\na lot has happened in the last five years but , as karen says :\ngreat things can come out of changes , and even when bad things happen , i ' ll always try and put a positive spin to it .\ninstead of having buyers , karen millen designs all of its clothes in the uk . unusually , it also has its own pattern cutters . these are the people that turn a design into an item of clothing . metheringham is fiercely proud of this side of the business and eagerly gives me a tour of the pattern room \u2013 a huge light - filled workshop , littered with dummies , all draped in material , some closer to resembling finished items than others .\nmetheringham was hired by millen and her then husband and co - founder of the brand , kevin stanford , as design director in 1999 . two years later , millen and stanford sold half the business to icelandic bank kaupthing , and in 2004 lost majority control when the business was merged with oasis ( backed by another icelandic group , baugur ) to create mosaic fashions . metheringham stayed on and was made joint managing director in 2009 .\nthen he cruelly bragged to friends that she gave him \u00a31 million after he had seduced her . karen looks embarrassed when asked about this . \u2018i went out with him at a time when i was feeling emotionally fragile , \u2019 she says stiffly .\nkaren millen , designer , entrepreneur , multi - millionairess and mum , makes such a quiet entrance into the lounge where i am sitting admiring her fabulous view that i nearly drop my coffee cup . it ' s typical of her - a petite 5ft 2in , with her long blonde hair , black jeans and t - shirt , she could be any yummy mummy waiting at the school gate , and is modest to a fault about her success and undeniable talents .\nthe primary function of the press office is media relations on behalf of karen millen ; they secure press coverage to include features , news pieces and product placement on the km brand in all media around the world . this include print and digital media as well as blogger engagement and social media . they also look after our seasonal press events and special brand projects . they also manage the seasonal brand campaigns which include the shoots , media advertising placement and public relations .\nthe tailored in london atelier gave our customers the chance to experience the craftsmanship and strong creative spirit that lies behind everything we do at karen millen . each piece was precision cut and crafted with traditional tailoring techniques , using luxurious fabrics to create a modern and highly personal garment for each customer , here in london . the direct personal connection between our designers and pattern cutters enables us to perfect our signature tailored fit and deliver incredible quality for our customers in store .\nms millen has certainly enjoyed an a - list lifestyle in recent years . aside from the upkeep of her lavish home and the porsche she used to drive around in , her three children have also been privately educated .\nmillen did not cut all ties with the company . she and her family trust retained a stake of almost 7 % , while stanford held a further 3 . 75 % , as well as owning 8 % of baugur . both baugur and mosaic were casualties of the icelandic crisis . now millen claims she was duped by her former co - investors , saying :\ni will not rest until i have my company completely restored to me .\nmiss millen , who was awarded an obe in 2009 , has three children and lives in a late georgian house in tonbridge , kent , which boasts a swimming pool , tennis courts , a football pitch and a lake .\none leading city accountant who advised his client to invest in the scheme told the mail last night that ms millen should have known the scheme was \u2018risky\u2019 and kept the tax on one side in case she needed to pay it .\nbut despite receiving \u00a335m for her share of the business \u2013 a blockbuster deal that involved millen signing away the rights to use her own name \u2013 the rags - to - riches story returned to rags in the high court after she failed to hand over an estimated \u00a36m that hm revenue and customs said it was owed . millen told the times her accountants had advised her to use a tax planning scheme , the validity of which was successfully challenged by hmrc in 2010 .\nalthough kaupthing had made her rich , millen and stanford , whose business interests remained linked despite their divorce in 2001 , suffered heavy losses after the bank failed during the 2008 banking crisis , taking many of their personal investments with it .\nrevenue and customs challenged the scheme and , in 2010 , the court of appeal ruled that the uk could tax the gains on the disposals . millen was reportedly ordered to pay about \u00a36m back to the taxman in september last year .\nnaturally creative , karen made clothes and furniture for her dolls . she considered an apprenticeship as a painter - decorator so that she could earn money to help her family , but a school visit to a college fashion show ignited her passion for design at the age of 16 .\nand now she is starting out again . \u2018i want to have something small of my own . i am not looking to build another brand . i want something more personal to me that i can enjoy doing again . \u2019 the new line of clothing will be called karen .\nmillen set up her business in 1981 with her partner kevin stanford . the chain was acquired by icelandic investor baugur in 2004 . the deal \u2013 valued at \u00a395million \u2013 included an agreement that stopped her using her own name in future business ventures .\nmillen also said that in 2001 her accountants advised her to enter a tax avoidance scheme called round the world , which promised members they could avoid millions in capital gains tax from the sale of shares by transferring the shares to trustees in mauritius .\naccording to the times , millen \u2014 whose clothes eponymous high street chain helped to define what women wore to work for the past two decades \u2014 could now lose her \u00a33 million home in kent as well as any other properties , cars and valuables .\nmillen said she was advised by her accountants to invest in a tax avoidance scheme called round the world in 2001 . the scheme sought to avoid uk capital gains tax on planned disposals of shares by putting them into the hands of trustees in mauritius .\ni think it ' s very difficult , isn ' t it ? to apply what we would consider to be our life standards to other people ' s standards in china .\nkaren millen has signed up to the ethical trading initiative , an alliance of companies and ngos that has developed a code of conduct , which is generally well - received among campaigners .\ni think you almost need to take that very professional approach to it ,\nshe says .\ni don ' t think you ever relax about it .\nms millen meanwhile claimed this week that she had been a victim of fraud by kaupthing , a collapsed icelandic bank , which financed the buyer of her business in 2004 for \u00a395 million \u2014 though what that fraud was , exactly , she did not make clear .\nin 2003 , she became embroiled in a relationship with convicted fraudster graham briggs who had recently been released from prison after a \u00a350 , 000 fraud on the isle of wight and who was running the hotel that millen had checked in to in france\u2019s dordogne region .\nhowever , the hmrc won a legal dispute with round the world in 2010 \u2013 as the scheme was found to be \u201ccarefully orchestrated\u201d\u009d from the uk and could therefore be taxed \u2013 and issued millen with a notice to pay about \u00a36 million in september last year .\nkaren millen employs some 1 , 100 people in the uk , with 200 in head office and the rest in shops . the manufacturing is done abroad , about half in china and half in eastern europe . metheringham says this is not just for financial reasons .\ni think it would be difficult to find the people who were prepared to take the trouble [ in the uk ] . some of the clothes we make have up to 80 pattern pieces . somebody ' s really got to be prepared to put that extra bit of skill into it .\nkeen on painting and decorating , school said it wasn ' t really a career for girls and suggested fashion instead - and the rest is history . aged 19 , fresh out of college , she went on holiday and met kevin , who was doing a degree in engineering but interested in starting up a business with karen .\nin the 13 years since millen sold the company , she has appeared to be living in a bubble , dividing her time between her three children and charity fundraising . she celebrated her 50th birthday by throwing a 1930s - themed party on the orient express for close friends that included the models kelly brook and caprice and the entrepreneur jacqueline gold . in interviews millen , who was appointed an obe for services to fashion in 2008 , was often snapped posing by the swimming pool of her immaculate georgian mansion , which boasted a football pitch and lake . it is now expected to be sold .\nthe \u2018round the world\u2019 tax avoidance scheme in which ms millen invested offered members the chance of avoiding paying capital gains tax on the sale of shares by transferring them to trustees in a country where the tax rate for capital gains is zero \u2014 in her case , the idyllic island of mauritius .\nwhen you ' re a bigger company , it ' s very much figure led and it ' s hard to keep the creativity then ,\nsays karen .\nalthough it was a wrench selling the business , i was actually quite happy . it was emotional , but definitely the right decision and i ' ve never regretted it .\n\u2018there was nothing wrong with the scheme technically , \u2019 he said . \u2018unfortunately there was one test case involving a member whose accountants had left a paper trail to this country and on the back of that everyone else \u2014 including ms millen \u2014 will now have to pay the tax owed in the uk . \u2019\nmillen says she is \u201cdevastated\u201d by bankruptcy but blames kaupthing , the collapsed icelandic bank that backed the 2004 deal , rather than her own financial decisions for her current woes . her story is a stark reminder of the noughties\u2019 high street boom , fuelled by the expansion of icelandic banks , that would go spectacularly bust during the credit crunch .\nbut the action also proved an expensive mistake . insiders pointed out she had been paid \u201ca lot of money\u201d for her name and in 2016 millen lost \u2013 the judge agreed with the company that letting her use her signature elsewhere would create confusion for shoppers . the ruling left her to foot an estimated \u00a32m - \u00a33m bill for both sides\u2019 legal costs .\nbut there was no real love in the house ,\nadmits karen .\nwe made it look beautiful , but it had no real heart , so now i ' ve really put my heart into it and made it mine . fashion and interiors go hand in hand really , both are about proportions and colours . and i love travelling so i like picking up things and adding them in .\ni never wear the clothes ,\nmillen says .\ni think the brand has somewhat stood still and the overall style is in danger of looking a little staid , which is reflected in their performance . although there are one or two pieces that are strong , they become overshadowed by the majority of the collection , which i feel is too heavily branded and overpowering .\nwhen the couple worked together , millen had focused on the creative side while stanford ran the shops . \u201ci was never the driving force behind it , \u201d she told one interviewer . \u201cit was always kevin . he\u2019s the ambitious one . i\u2019ve just gone along with it . \u201d the same approach appears to have cost her dearly when it came to investing the fortune they made together .\nmillen has not designed clothes for the company that bears her name for well over a decade , yet she remains forever yoked to the business that she started with stanford in 1981 , when she was just 19 . \u201cwhen i hand over my credit card , people will often say : \u2018how funny , you have the same name as the shop , \u2019\u201d she said in a recent interview ."]}
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", "topic": 14}], "title": "teacher ' s highland cream", "paragraphs": ["a scotch whisky distilling and blending company famous for its teacher\u2019s highland cream blend .\n\u201cperfection of old scotch whisky\u201d , william teacher\u2019s highland cream blended whisky is launched in 1863 .\nbeam suntory hopes the new look for teacher ' s highland cream will appeal to whisky newcomers .\nbeam suntory has relaunched its blended scotch whisky , teacher\u2019s highland cream , in an effort to modernise the brand for a new generation .\na very famous blended whisky , a rather good blend too . jim murray awarded teacher ' s highland cream 90 points in his whisky bible .\nteacher ' s highland cream has ditched its signature heavy black band and lettering in favour of lighter design cues and clearer communication of the whisky ' s peated malt content .\ndrink responsibly , urltoken teacher\u2019s adheres to the swa code of practice for the responsible marketing and promotion of scotch whisky \u00a92007 wm . teacher & sons limited . teacher\u2019s\u00ae highland cream blended scotch whisky , 40 % and 43 % alc . / vol . teacher\u2019s\u00ae is a trademark of beam suntory inc .\nfirst tried teacher ' s highland cream by nipping some from my grandfather ' s supply in 1962 . have loved teacher ' s ever since . i have tried others but for the price , this is my stand - by .\nteacher\u2019s best - known blend is highland cream , notable for its high malt content and use of peaty malt whisky , leading to a distinctively different blended scotch .\nadam teacher opens their first distillery ardmore in 1899 . this was constructed to ensure a guaranteed supply of the fully peated single malt whisky that gives teachers highland cream its distinctive full flavour . the distillery\u2019s malt whisky remains the signature malt in teacher\u2019s today .\na teacher ' s tale is the story of an extraordinary man , william teacher , and the exceptional brand teacher ' s highland cream he created . it is also the story of his heirs and successors who continued his legacy by being different . teacher ' s were pioneers in so many ways , developing ' the self - opening bottle ' , taking their product right to the customer with innovative promotions\nany idea how fine product date on teacher\u2019s bottles ? apprently it\u2019s 2012 and after this whisky got unreliable .\nhaving drunk highland cream for more than 50 years i am dismayed by the taste of the new label version . bells reluctantly got a new customer .\nteacher\u2019s highland cream boasts a 45 % malt content , notably high for a standard blend , and has at its heart smoky malt whisky from ardmore distillery . in total , more than 30 different malt whiskies are combined in its recipe .\n1832 william teacher commences selling his own blends from his wife\u2019s grocery store in glasgow .\nto ask other readers questions about a teacher ' s tale , please sign up .\nwe\u2019d love your help . let us know what\u2019s wrong with this preview of a teacher ' s tale by helen arthur .\nblended scotch whisky is made from both malt and grain whiskies , the neutral grain whiskies making up a high percentage of the volume . however teacher\u2019s highland cream has an exceptionally high malt whisky content of over 45 % giving a richer full bodied flavour .\nin addition to the long - established highland cream blend , teacher\u2019s also offers origin , with a malt content of 65 % , and teacher\u2019s 50 , a 12 - year - old blend with a malt to grain ratio of 50 : 50 , containing 50 different whiskies sourced from throughout scotland . the range also includes a rare 25 - year - old blend , and a bottling of ardmore single malt , presented as teacher\u2019s single malt .\nlearn about our distillery team , their craft and how together they make teacher\u2019s so special .\ni ' ve tried them all and i keep coming back to teacher ' s highland cream . teacher ' s has one of the highest amounts of scotch single malt whisky of any of the blended scotch . tasting notes ; out of the oven fresh baked yeast breads malt , some fruitiness and just a charm of peat smoke . the malt taste rounds it all together and it really tastes creamy ! teacher ' s is by far the best blended scotch on the market .\na teacher ' s tale is the story of an extraordinary man , william teacher , and the exceptional brand teacher ' s highland cream he created . it is also the story of his heirs and successors who continued his legacy by being different . teacher ' s were pioneers in so many ways , developing ' the self - opening bottle ' , taking their product right to the customer with innovative promotions , breaking away from the traditional ' kilts and log fire ' advertising with cartoons and personality endorsements and selling promotional material to consumers instead of simply giving it away . using the company ' s extensive advertising archives this book illustrates teacher ' s history in words and pictures .\nfor those who prefer a smokier taste to their whisky , teacher ' s is the perfect blend .\nby the late 1980s teacher\u2019s highland cream was the second - best - selling blend in the uk with a 16 % market share , while the brand also sold in 150 export markets , enjoying notable success in india . it remains the third - best - selling blended scotch in britain .\ntaste : very nice . smooth and sweet like whipped cream . a treat for your tonsils .\ntake time to learn about other whiskies in the teacher\u2019s range and compare tasting notes with our master blender .\nto my palate , teacher ' s is as smooth as jwbl at half the price . love it .\n1997 the 12 year old \u201cteacher\u2019s 50\u201d is introduced into the india market . containing over 50 % single malt it has become india\u2019s premium blended scotch whisky .\nwe prefer teacher ' s to all the other reasonably priced scotch . none of the others have the smoothness .\nestd . 1830 . rich full flavour . all blended scotch whiskies are made of two kinds of whisky - malt and grain , but teacher ' s highland cream has an exceptionally high malt content - at least 45 % , a feature which contributes to its unique character and flavour . visit us at www . teacherswhisky . com\nteacher ' s highland cream scotch whiskey tastes like rich amber with yellow gold highlights a robust maltiness shows through at the very start , accompanied by a gentle highland peat smoke tang . sweeter fruitier flavours of orchard fruits and honey appear slowly . full bodied , the palate is challenging and at the same time round and warming . the full rich flavour of malts with a touch of peat , the maturity shows as a silky rounded texture at the finish .\ni bought a litre bottle of highland cream and was very disappointed to find it had a very strong taste of dettol . i will not be buying any more teachers . i have tipped the whole lot down the drain .\nby this time his sons william jr . and adam had joined the business and the family firm became involved in wholesaling and in blending whisky . early brands offered by the teachers included australian bonded grand liqueur , extra special and hibernian cream , but the one that proved most popular was named highland cream , which was registered in 1884 .\nwilliam teacher had died eight years earlier , and his sons moved the headquarters of the business to glasgow\u2019s enoch square , where it remained until 1991 . in order to secure supplies of malt whisky for the increasingly popular highland cream blend , teacher\u2019s established ardmore distillery at kennethmont in aberdeenshire during 1898 . glendronach distillery , some 16 miles to the north - east and dating back to 1826 , was acquired in 1960 , and two years later a new blending facility was constructed in glasgow , with sales increasing at home and abroad . indeed , in 1972 teacher\u2019s annual sales in the uk exceed one million cases for the first time .\nteacher ' s highland cream is wonderful . one of those rare blends at an affordable price , with no compromises . while previous years ( 2010 - 2014 i reckon ) showcased a drop of quality , this bottle bought in 2017 redeemed the teacher ' s brand for me . on the nose there is an abundance of citrus notes , vanilla and undertones of peat . on the palate , teacher ' s has a very mild oaken barley body with none of the usual sugary / heat of budget blends . in the finish , teacher ' s is reminiscent of johnnie walker black label as it gives a lingering peat flavour . while this blend does not bring the complexity of single malt , it is enjoyable enough to sip straight . easily the best budget blended scotch whisky i have ever had .\ni was skeptical and had avoided this one for a while , how wrong was i . perfect amount of peat , sweet edge and soft and not rough which i presume is due to the \u201chighland cream\u201d part . bells my usual blend but teachers amazing\nteachers highland cream is the best low - cost scotch i have tried . a half - gallon ( 1 . 75 litre ) is only $ 32 . 99 at my local shop and it is better than many blends that are twice that price .\ni ' m teacher ' s virgin . so far so good . hits the chest quite hard , nice and neat of course . but that ' s how i like it . lol .\nthe attractions of the teacher\u2019s business did not go unnoticed by larger operators in the drinks sector , and in 1976 the company was taken over by allied breweries . until then , teacher\u2019s had been the largest independent scotch whisky company still in the hands of descendants of its founder .\n1913 \u201cthe self opening bottle\u201d patent was launched with a large advertising campaign , which gave teacher\u2019s a 15 - year lead over its rivals .\noh dearie me ! out here in the south pacific it looks as though there is plenty old stock classic highland cream . malty smooth and punching well above its weight as a quality whisky . aa\u00e0aaah the dreaded new blend aviation fuel ! ! poor devils .\ni heartily recommend bank note 5 year , if you can find it . $ 25 / liter and it\u2019s roughly twice as good as teacher\u2019s , in my opinion . it\u2019s the only blended scotch that has a permanent spot in my cabinet . cheers !\ni agree that teacher ' s highland cream is probably the best whisky for its price . however , tasting it reminds me once more why i have not yet found any whisky in its price range realen welt enjoyable . whisky life for me still starts above 20 eur german retail price . jwb , cr12 and , of course , monkey shoulder . still desperately looking for proof of the opposite : - )\ni ' ve been drinking teachers highland cream on and off for years but keep coming back as it ' s the by far the best tasting blend i ' ve tried , and serves as an affordable alternative to my favorite but expensive islay single malts . although some dislike the subtle peat smell and taste , it ' s this characteristic that sets it apart and draws me to it .\nthe bottle is now rolling out to countries across the world , including the uk and india where beam suntory claims teacher\u2019s leads the scotch whisky category .\nok , i ' m a geezer . teacher ' s was rich , balanced , smooth & complex in the day . schieffelin ( sp ! ) told me in ' 72 that they ' d gotten the same blend since repeal . no , it ain ' t the same now ! i ' ll venture that what ' s missing is a glendronach signature ( teacher ' s once owned it ) . i also miss bell ' s 12 & vat 69 black , but that one ' s on diageo .\ntlc 1 take a clean highball glass 2 fill it with fresh , solid ice cubes 3 squeeze in a wedge of lime and drop it into the glass 4 measure in 25ml teacher\u2019s and a dash of lime cordial 5 top up with cola , stir and serve each tlc contains 1 unit of alcohol . tall teacher\u2019s 1 fill a clean highball glass with fresh , solid ice cubes 2 squeeze in a wedge of lime and drop it into the glass 3 measure in 25ml teacher\u2019s 4 add 12 . 5ml lime cordial 5 top up with fresh soda water , stir for 3 - 5 seconds , and serve each tall teacher\u2019s contains 1 unit of alcohol .\non the west coast of canada i haven ' t come across teacher ' s very often . in that price range it ' s grant ' s , ballantine ' s , dewar ' s most of the time and dewar ' s is my preferred choice . this was about $ 3 less on the day so gave it a try . i liked the promises of peat in the nose and the initial taste delivered but it quickly turned into a pure grain alcohol , i could have been drinking vodka as the taste evaporated . i ' ll stick with dewar ' s , it ' s more consistent from start to finish .\ni have been drinking teacher ' s for years . this new version is nothing like the old version . no peat smell or taste whatsoever . tastes cheap and horrible .\ni have my go to blends that i enjoy but after reading up on teacher ' s i decided to grab a bottle after dismissing it many years ago . i was blown away by it , easily pushing many decent single malts to the back of my shopping list . i can ' t quite believe how good teacher ' s is .\ni tried a large highland cream with a dash of chilled water . the nose of this blend takes you straight to the highland lochs of scotland . there is a sweet peaty smell and as you close your eyes you are there . on tasting , there is an explosion of peat followed immediately by the distinctive bite of whisky that fills your mouth and then the sweet flavours of honey and straw follow . this is a great blend recipe that has stood the test of time .\nit was built in 1898 by adam teacher , son of william . even today , most of the whisky\nto much straw in it , found much better in it ' s price category . talisman , bell ' s , stewart ' s , lauders etc . i do even think royal canadian was better . .\ni picked up a half gallon of teacher\u2019s for $ 29 . 99 on a special . having never tried it , i cruised websites ( including scotch noob ) until i figured out that it was a helluva buy . i\u2019ve found it to be a great blended to go with cigars , while my good stuff ( macallan and others ) are for when it\u2019s time for serious drinking and musings . i\u2019m now a convert to teacher\u2019s !\nthis was an important whiskey for a long time . it was an affordable way for the discriminating scotch lover to have a daily dram , and one with a little complexity , a little peat , and no off flavors . well , teacher ' s highland cream has updated their image . they ' ve updated their bottle , and they ' ve updated the whiskey inside it to appeal to more modern tastes . the former aromas of earth and oak have been replaced with caramelized sugar , orange peel , and vanilla - - the characteristic notes of famous grouse . the peat remains , albeit in a much diminished form , just lingering in the back like a distant memory . i drink a lot of scotch , and i would be hard - pressed to discriminate the new teacher ' s from black grouse . it ' s a sweet , approachable blend now . nothing wrong with that , and it ' s certainly cheaper than black grouse . fans of the old teacher ' s , however , would do best to look elsewhere . specifically : white horse .\nwilliam teacher was working in a grocer\u2019s shop in the glasgow district of anderston when he married the grocer\u2019s daughter in 1834 and began to sell whisky from the shop . in 1856 he was granted a \u2018licence for consumption\u2019 and opened his first \u2018dram shop\u2019 . ultimately the chain of well - regulated premises with high quality whisky on sale grew to 18 , making william teacher the largest single licence holder in glasgow .\nin the spring of 2014 teacher\u2019s , along with other beam assets were purchased by suntory holdings of japan , which operates its scottish and american whisky brands through the us - headquartered beam suntory inc subsidiary .\nthe new labeled teachers highland cream scotch whisky is no longer the same . recommendation : not recommendable . the new product lost its beautiful taste . i drink around 7 teachers a month and now i will have to change to devils cut . teachers management , bring the old version back , no matter what it takes , or you will lose market ( dedicated customers ) brgds .\nbowmore owner beam suntory has named its new master blender following barrie\u2019s exit in february .\n1887 teacher\u2019s creates australian bonded whisky using their barrels of whisky as ballast on ships travelling to and from australia , guaranteeing the whisky many more months of additional maturing in oak , without the need to use expensive warehousing .\nthe new - look bottle is more streamlined and embossed with a thistle emblem to underpin teacher\u2019s provenance , which the group claims is \u2018increasingly important for consumers who are looking for brands with an authentic sense of history and heritage\u2019 .\nin 2005 allied domecq , as the company was then known , sold off its spirits assets with pernod ricard taking over glendronach distillery , while jim beam brands acquired ardmore and the teacher\u2019s brand , along with laphroaig distillery on islay .\n@ j white , have you tried famous grouse ? i don\u2019t think it\u2019s quite as good as teacher\u2019s , but it might be cheaper . it has many of the same faults ( excessive use of coloring , rough grain , etc ) which seem to afflict most or all of the no - age - statement blends .\nmalted barley . peculiar aroma ' s under the layer of grainy sweetness in the nose .\nas far as single - malt alternatives to teacher\u2019s , i think that auchentoshan classic is a cheap single with nice creamy sweet flavors \u2013 although it\u2019s very light and a tad dry ( triple - distilled ) . the balvenie doublewood is another one in the same price range \u2013 although it\u2019s partially sherry finished , the flavors are right down the middle , cream , honey , vanilla , and some touches of fruit . if you like a little bit of smoke , you might consider the isle of skye 8 year blend . i\u2019m not crazy about it , but it has a lot of the elements you mentioned . might be worth a try .\nif your love the ardmore traditional quarter cask 46 % proof , then you love the teachers highland cream ( 45 % malt ) , exactly the same tasting notes as ardmore quarter cask . only tamed . jumped on it only because of the great price of 12\u00a3 at the local supermarket discounted ( from 17\u00a3 ) . after i tasted . what a surprise , it ' s ardmore ! it ' s even stated on the back of the bottle ! should read before buying years ago ! my favorite scotch whisky now , better than my favorite ' s . grants ale cask ( sweet and refined ) , black groose ( peaty and simple ) , 13y old whyte mckay ( aged and tad booring ) that are a bit more expensive .\nif price was no issue , i\u2019d only drink lagavulin 16 and laphroaig quarter cask . but , for peat and smoke lovers here\u2019s a recipe for home blending : mcclelland\u2019s islay mixed 50 / 50 with a blend . my first blend was a mix of mcclelland and dewar\u2019s12 . way good . now looking for a lower cost blend for comparison . teacher\u2019s may be next . total booze sells mcclelland for about $ 42 per handle in az .\nteacher\u2019s is reportedly a blend of around 45 % single malt with scottish grain whisky , which is quite a bit higher than the 20 % to 30 % found in other widely - available blends . the dominant malt is ardmore , which is owned by the same parent company . first bottled in 1830 by its namesake , william teacher , it has enjoyed a long popularity in the british isles .\nvery inconsistent . varies from bottle to bottle almost . some is decent to good , some is just undrinkable . if you get the drinkable stuff well that ' s decent enough to buy it . it ' s a decently rich and smokey blended whiskey , shame it ' s so inconsistent .\nalways had a soft spot for this one . it comes across as honest and well made . when it ' s good i find notes of mellow oak , bacon , smoke ( not islay smoke but rather dry highland smoke ) and dried fruits and vanilla , some hint of honey and even sherry . the mouth - feel is substantial and the finish okay ( when you get a good bottle ) and even great ( when you get a great bottle ) . i refer everyone to the great ralfy ( online ) as regards to batch variation and reviews of teacher ' s overall ( he ' s done two ; one in 2009 i think , and another in 2013 ) . . .\nreport on teacher\u2019s post 2016 rebrand . it is worth every dollar of the $ 9 . 99 i paid for it . that\u2019s about it . the dna is all teachers but the initial blast of raw grain alcohol is far , far , far rougher than previous incarnations . properly mixed , this could work , but it is certainly a taxing drink neat . it ain\u2019t what it was but it may have it\u2019s place , definitely has some peat in there .\ni agree with the many others that have said teacher ' s is the best blended whiskey for the price on the market . i honestly can ' t think of anything better between this and grant ' s 10 or glenfiddich 12 . i think the quality did drop for a bit when the bottle was changed , but the last one i recently picked up seemed to me like it was back to form . some have complained about the peatiness / smokiness - limited but it ' s there - but i think that and the mouthfeel are the main draws here . for an islay freak who can ' t afford to drink ardbeg or laphroaig regularly ( as much as i wish i could ) , teacher ' s is the go - to option . and bonus - it ' s usually the cheapest scotch in the shop .\nwhen feeling like a blended one i always go for teacher ' s . the new blend gives you a proper peat / smoke punch and this blended whisky is by far the best blend in its price category . by far ! ! ! ! ! ! !\nin deference to the reviews , i don ' t taste much islay in this , nor does it taste like the highland cream that i grew up with in glasgow , back in the 60 ' s . tastes awrite though - no complaints for the price point . the new bottle says it ' s got a\nhigh percentage of peated malt from ardmore distillery .\nardmore ' s near aberdeenshire , which is on the east - side . islay ' s off the west , floating in the atlantic . if you are looking for good , inexpensive , islay blend , try islay mist - 8 year . tastes like a youngish laphroaig or bowmore , cut with a little rectified spirit ( which is probably what the blend is ) . nay , this din ' nit taste like the teachers me mar ( who ' s gordie ) used te ' put in me hot milk . goes well with a decent pint , though ( the whiskey that is , not the hot milk ) .\ni have experienced difficulty in purchasing this in local supermarkets and wine merchants . as it has been my\ngo to\nblended whisky for several years ( i actually thought it compared favourably with quite a few single malts ) , i decided to try purchasing it on - line . it arrived quickly and was well packaged . however , i was extremely disappointed to discover that , in my opinion , it does not measure up to the teacher ' s highland cream that i used to buy . could this be attributed to the change of ownership in 2014 ? do they now not have access to the previously used single malt for blending ? i still think it is of a reasonable quality , but i will now be looking for an alternative blend .\nit ' s not terribly complex at first , but it opens up with time . hint of marzipan ?\n- the nose justifies a score in the upper 80 ' s , but the palate doesn ' t .\nfirst bottle i had was great , i was seriously impressed , but have had a few more and it ' s never been the same . it ' s ok , about on a par with bells , etc\nfor the price , it ' s a really great find . smokey , smooth , and in my humble opinion it ' s a great sipping scotch . a little chilled water added makes this real bargain . . .\ni was looking for a good blended whiskey , with no real budget in mind . i stumbled upon teacher ' s and did a quick check up on it here on mom . it has gotten some mixed reviews indeed . decided to make up my on mind , and bought a bottle . and now i am baffled how good this is . the maltiness combined with a hint of smoke and toffee , both on the palate and the nose , makes this the best blended i have tasted . some proclaims that the teacher is dead . i say that the teacher is very much alive and vibrant . tomas , sweden .\njulie pender , international marketing manager of scotch , irish & japanese whisky at beam suntory , said : \u2018our new packaging will reinforce teacher\u2019s leadership position in key markets like india and brazil , support its premium scotch whisky credentials and extend its appeal to more international legal - age consumers .\nindeed . the only better option at this price point is bank note , if it\u2019s available near you . urltoken\nthis is the best deal going in scotch whiskey right now \u2013 it\u2019s always $ 14 . 99 at total wine . and for $ 15 , there\u2019s probably no better whiskey you could buy \u2013 certainly not one you\u2019d enjoy neat !\nhi ! i have read so many good reviews of teacher\u2019s that i decided to try it as i was getting into scotch . it\u2019s somewhat of a strange conundrum to me ; on the one hand , there are some nice flavors in there that you don\u2019t get in most $ 20 blends , but on the other , i find it more rough and harsh than some of those other ones , like famous grouse . caught between flavor and harshness , i tend to find myself reaching rather for the smoother - drinking grouse , and teacher\u2019s sits on the shelf . i think that many people drink this a bit watered down or with ice , but i just prefer a whisky i can drink neat , whenever possible .\nnose : that ' s different . . . furniture polish - but quite subdued . clay ? peppermint . organics .\nit ' s clear that i ' m not as big an ardmore fan as some of the other malt maniacs .\ni once turned to teacher ' s as my regular scotch . it became a bit sharp on the tongue . i switched to the black grouse as i like a bit of peat for pete ' s sake . on a whim just picked up a bottle of teacher ' s again hoping to learn i should turn back . smooth , easy on the start and finish , but missing a bit of peat for me . nice to see that it isn ' t heavily colored , but not ready yet to take my go to blend . i ' ll finish it of course , but look forward to the local shelves being restocked with the black grouse . am worried though that that too will fade from the glory days !\ni don ' t know what it ' s like as i bought it for my dad . good price and speedy delivery\ndo i profess to be a sophisticated scotch drinker . . . . . simply put no , but what i do know is what flavors , tastes and aromas i like . teacher ' s simply has a lot of what i like in a whisky ! if you ' re new to scotch this is a must try , i ' ve spent 4 times more on a highly rated single malt that left me deeply disappointed and is till sitting on the shelf . teacher ' s is easy on the tongue and smooth all the away down with a slightly smoky after taste , do yourself a favor and don ' t rule it out .\nmy personal experience with teacher ' s has been a good one over the years . it has enough edginess to stand out yet enough smoothness to be pleasant . also there is just the right amount of depth and , lets say , a robust elegance . i feel this is good , honest and fairly uncompromised whiskymaking .\nso . . . yeah . is this stuff as good as a $ 75 bottle of single malt ? no , of course not . but it ' s head and shoulders above any of the blended stuff in the same price range and better than higher priced blends like johnnie walker black and chivas . if you like smoky , peaty malts it ' s going to be a bit thin . and if you like lighter , fruitier malts it ' s going to be a bit too smoky . for my money , it ' s got just enough peatiness to be interesting without being overwhelming . neat or with a drop of water or an ice cube it ' s a good sipper . and it ' s cheap enough to make cocktails with . versatile .\ni have tried many blended whiskys to see if their is better for the price but keep returning back to teacher ' s . smooth tasting with smoke and peat . for me the best tasting blended whisky for the price , might also say it tasts better than some full malt whiskys i have tried . a great blend .\nit ' s a bit of a ' dichotomic ' malt with a dark side to it . wet dog in the background .\nmalty , even creamy , but never cloying . big and sustaining . the whisky world ' s answer to kendal mint cake .\ni had not tried this since i was a teenager / young man in the 70 ' s when it was our go to whisky . got some today because the only blended whisky that does not make me wince involuntarily , grant ' s family reserve , was not available in the only open shop i could find after midnight . the only single malt that i drink is laphroaig , but i was not feeling that generous towards myself , so the price of teachers made it today ' s choice . like grant ' s , it tastes like liquid butterscotch to me , with just enough peatiness to stand in for both grant ' s and laphroaig simultaneously .\nthis is by far my favourite of the readily available budget blends . subtle smoke and peat . deserves a place in every whisky cabinet ( at least the cabinets of those of us who need to pace our spending ) , though in all honesty i think i ' d still drink teacher ' s if i were a rich man .\ntaste : yeah , there ' s definitely a pinch of peat in here - but not much and it doesn ' t last .\ntaste : soft , almost watery start . no sweetness at first , but then there ' s lots in the finish . interesting .\njust tasted jameson , teachers and ballantine ' s . teachers got the most complicated taste . not too sweet , very slightly smoky .\nthe problem with teacher ' s is when you buy it you are taking a gamble . it can be a blend of great quality ( i had one that was absolutely stellar once - would knock entry level single malts out of the park ) and it can be absolutely terrible . they seriously need to sort out their batch variation problems .\nwilliam teacher passes away ( 1876 ) leaving the business to his sons william and adam . they complete the move to their new head office at st enoch square glasgow where the company will stay until 1991 .\nthe company celebrates its centenary in 1930 with the launch of the popular \u201cright spirit boys\u201d advertising . these adverts where used into the 1950\u2019s .\nthe whisky is a complicated blend of over 30 single malt whiskies . it is the skill of their master blender that carefully marries these whiskies to deliver the same rich taste that w m teacher created over 175 years ago .\nhi mike , glad to hear about your new enjoyment of scotch ! i think you\u2019d like the lagavulin 16 , and probably the talisker 10\u2026 both are among the best peated whiskies under $ 80 . laphroaig 10 is pretty rough and wild , but it\u2019s usually a good deal ( i can find it in northern california for around $ 33 ) . i think famous grouse is equivalent in quality to teacher\u2019s , although i like jw black less than you do , so i might not be a good source for blend information . \ud83d\ude42\nany comments or reviews on the new labeling of teacher\u2019s that came out in 2016 , i believe . has the whiskey itself changed or just the packaging ? if the whiskey blend has changed , how has the flavor changed ? i\u2019m afraid to buy this new bottling without getting some opinions first . seems all the decent and reasonably priced smokey blends are falling by the wayside . thanks .\ni ' ve about 2 / 3 of the way through my first bottle . when compared to other whiskies in the same price range , it ' s not bad , though i won ' t buy it again . for the money , i ' ll stick to the famous grouse or dewar ' s .\n@ j , you might consider the black grouse . it\u2019s the only malt - heavy blend that i know of which also has predominant smoke notes ( review here ) . the black bottle is another islay blend , but it\u2019s harder to find in the us , and i\u2019m not sure how much malt character it has ( never tried it ) . there\u2019s also johnnie walker black label , which has a lot of toffee and hazelnut , but only a light touch of peat .\nhad almost given up on teachers after few poor examples a couple of years ago , however thought would give another chance , glad i did ! latest bottle is back to previous standards of 10 years ago , providing a good value balanced blend ! nice malty cream with a rich understated peat , some iodine and seaweed sweetness . good effort teachers , keep it up !\na hint of oil , but it ' s good olive oil instead of cod oil . hey , is that a hint of peat ? spices and organics .\none of the highest malt contents of any blend - ensuring a unique , rich and complex flavour of true quality traditional distillation and maturation methods in large and small oak casks - creating a more authentic blend fingerprint malt is ardmore , a lightly peated highland malt whisky - imparting a smoky richness to the blend history of consistent quality and innovation - a distinctive brand with true heritage .\nsmells like solvent and does not even testes like whsiky . it\u00b4s just bitter and sweet . when the store won\u00b4t take it back , it goes down the drain .\nthis blend is a little rough around the edges , but take your time with it and you might love it . this was the first blended scotch whisky i ever bought , and i ' ve kept coming back to it time and time again , even with my single malt collection as impressive as it is now . teacher ' s was love at first sip for me . this is a very malt - forward blend . if you ' ve ever had ardmore as a single malt , you ' ll find it ' s presence unmistakeably at the forefront of teacher ' s . there is a fair bit of smoke here , but it ' s not dry , salty , meaty smoke like you ' d find in an islay malt . this smoke is rich , earthy , vegetal , and has more than a hint of tobacco notes which reminds me of a nice , dark maduro cigar . the smoke intertwines beautifully with sweet , syrupy butterscotch , honey , and raisin notes , with a satisfyingly oily texture and rich , malty flavor . this is a full - flavored blend . while it is young , a bit rough around the edges , and with a few mild off - notes in the background ( most likely coming from the grain whisky ) , it is robust and hearty . i find it to be a delicious and masculine blend . i recommend it to all of my friends who like whisky . cheers from the u . s . ( p . s . - scotland makes better whisky than we do here in the states . )\nbuggy my first bottle a few years ago in delaware . . . . it just showed up in pennsylvania . . . or at least i just noticed ! $ 16 . 99 . . . for the so - called bargain bottles , this , along with grant ' s , steals the show . deft blending at both distilleries . creamy spicy ghost - smokiness slight peat sweetness . . . and beck , i ' m a teacher \ud83d\ude09\nteacher\u2019s is amazing value . neat for me , but perhaps with a drop of water to get past the roughness for others , it has great complexity . sad to say , but , in most cases , you will sacrifice multiple flavors & complexity if you insist on smoothness in whiskey . in a blind taste test , i venture teacher\u2019s would beat many popular single malts . put blinders on and you will realize that most single malts are just as rough . another blend which makes you crazy to throw your money away on a single malt is black bottle . by the way , you have it backwards : the grain is added to young malt to smooth it out . young malt is very rough , but it is costly to age it out . so , to get a cheaper product to sell , they add grain , hoping to maintain the malt taste profiles in a smoother drink .\nnot a peat bomb ( but more peaty than most standard blends ) - more like a dry and discrete smokiness compared to islaywhiskies and thet let some of the dry fruits , maltiness and oak take part on the palate too - easy but in this case distinct markers of good allround whisky in my opininon . good for the price and differs from the mainstream blends like grant ' s , famous , ballantine ' s , bell ' s , jw red . . besides islay mist the best blended whisky i ' ve tried .\n5 years ago thc was great . it had some highs and lows in the interim . the last two bottles from different stores made me know that teacher ' s as we rememer it is gone . it is awful ! ! ! ! it now has a very menthol smel and taste . disgusting . btw ardmore traditional now has the same menthol flavor . i know that i am not an idiot . i hope the distillery tasters are not either .\nif you are looking for an outstanding scotch whisky that is an affordable daily pleasure , also delicious , here it is . smooth , full - flavored , some nice peaty honeyed smoke , this makes the taste buds and olfactory sense very happy . and did i mention it costs but a pittance ? whether neat , with water or as a relaxing beverage over ice , teacher ' s is outstanding . it is also a great compliment to a nice cigar .\nkl , thanks for the comment . i share your low opinion of woodford reserve ( urltoken ) . jw black is not my favorite , as i find it blander than even the cheap single malts , although it is definitely smooth . teacher\u2019s one redeeming feature ( aside from the somewhat creamy body , surprising in a blend ) is its price . i certainly wouldn\u2019t pit it against any single malts or any of the better ( $ 40 + ) blends .\nit is said that william teacher would not give his name to his blend until he had found perfection ; this is his golden expression of perfection . intense sweet grain , peat and smoke on the nose follows through on the palate ; warm and round with smoky nuances in the finish .\nlook i find the grain whisky too young rough harsh today and it\u2019s color is now a mars bar . this complaint i started at same time they decided to put it in a no frills cola can . i was happy with it a year before . yes , refine , barley sugared , caramal then that big succulant toffe malt . mmmm . also creme salt savory thing . and smoke . sit back like a single malt fix . never tried hp 12 . anything similer as teachers cream replacement for me ? also never tried ardmore as single malt . do not like zesty . not not like firm island dry whisky .\npaula , if you\u2019re looking for something to change your minds about blends , you might check out great king street : artist\u2019s blend . also good for less money is bank note . cheers !\nit ' s true that there are bad bottles out there that are of somewhat lower quality but none the less . . . best basic blend out there hands down ! creamy with that hint of smoke always lingering in the background , brilliant ! people whining about\nharshness\nand whatnot should go back to their soft drinks , not everyone can handle a proper man ' s drink .\ni was a huge fan of teacher ' s until trying a bottle of the new label version shown on this site . the peat smoke from either the ardmore malt or ex - laphroaig barrels is now non - existent . the smell is a cheap spirity nose not unlike mcallister or elements of johnny red . the taste is a cheap artificial toffee caramel type taste and the colour is darker from all the added colourant compared to the old label version . this new label is a real and unfortunate step backwards .\nteachers is my preferred ' go to ' scotch for every day drinking . it very often is on a special price , here in nz , and is the best value for money drink , of any description , when it ' s on special . i have tried most of the blended scotches , but this consistently beats them , for it ' s smokiness and smoothness . they make a great product .\nteacher\u2019s is a roulette blend ; a quarter of the time it is foul , grain - dominated and bitter while half the time it is simply a very good blend , the creamy / dry peat balancing out grain and bitterness . the remaining quarter of the time it is pure gold : oily , peaty , creamy and complex . i\u2019ve had one bottle i\u2019d have paid $ 50 for . so give it a few tries if you don\u2019t like your first bottle , just know that it is like buying a lottery ticket .\nonce my all time favorite . can ' t put where it went wrong . keep trying every year but no change too bad . i hope it ' s gonna change because this was my first whisky .\nmate , i can ' t afford to buy single malt but i reckon this stuff is pretty good for the money . they say you get what you pay for but that can ' t be said for this whisky . it punches well above what you pay for it and in my experience with the blends it ' s top of the pops . it ' s one of the smoothest blends i ' ve tasted and i ' ve tasted a few ! it ' s my new favourite along with bailie nicol jarvie and cheaper than black bottle , ballantine ' s 12yr or johnny walker black which are also good blends but higher priced in outback australia . i know everyone has different tastes but you won ' t go wrong with teachers . if the taste has changed recently then it must have been bloody amazing cause its still good now !\nwas prepared for disappointment but i am pleasantly surprised by this bottle . the value can ' t be beat so it ' s a tough combination to compete with , this will likely replace my current choice of jura !\ni ' ll admit to being a beginner with whisky and wanted to try something more challenging then the light sweet stuff i had so far . nosing teacher ' s got my mouth watering ( how can that possibly be a bad thing right ) . an aroma of menthol and smoke greets you , tasting it gives a rich malt sweetness that really coats your mouth and stays after you swallow . if you ' re looking for something that gives a taste of how varied whisky styles are without spending a crazy amount of money , this can be a good choice .\nthere is far more than a\nwhisper\nof peat in teacher ' s . while it isn ' t overpowering you don ' t have to quiet the crowd to taste it . i ' m new to scotch and am looking to develop a taste for peat which , initially , i found off - putting . this is just enough for me , as i think i ' m starting to appreciate it . dare i say , a nice introduction to scotch for those who don ' t want to spend $ 100 and find they are no fan of peat .\nfor the price this stuff is fantastic . it ' s reminiscent of highland park in that you have a sort of speyside sweetness with a noticeably subtle peatey overtone , which i like very much ( something old fans of the blend don ' t seem to really appreciate , as it used to be unpeated or had next to none . and peat is all the rage now ! ) . neat you can taste the grain , so i prefer it with ice which masks the raw alcohol pretty well , as it does most blends . it tastes almost like a single malt with ice , so if you can tolerate a cold scotch , it will be quite enjoyable . of the cheap blended scotch i ' ve had this one is my favorite so far .\nnot sure if it ' s as good as i remember it a couple of years ago . has my palate changed or the whisky ? think there was a hint of smoke before , but maybe just a bare trace now . nose is a bit like i remember it , but weaker - tiny hint of acetone . taste - vanilla and cream seem to be the starring notes - with a bit of liqourice and toffee . bit of fruit - slighly melon - feels lighter in mouth than of old . a quiet , longish finish with a lingering touch of bitter . still a lot better than grouse , bells , grants , whyte and mackay . a ghost of its former self though . those i would give 1 to 2 out of 5 -\ni ' m a beer drinker , but beer is to filling and fattening . i was surprised how much weight i lost when i stopped drinking beer . i always hated the taste of bourbon whisky . i tried scotch and loved it . i am definitely not a scotch connoisseur . i ' ve drank one single malt scotch whisky\nthe glenlivet\nand love it , and several less expensive blended whisky ' s including j & b , dewers , usher ' s , cutty sark , johnny walker red , and teacher ' s . i don ' t know much about the terms smokey , vanilla , or peat taste . i like the glenlivet and teachers best of all . the teachers has a pleasant smell and taste . its not so sharp that you can ' t sip it straight and it has a pleasant sweet after taste . its robust enough to hold its flavor over ice . this is the best of the blended whiskies i ' ve tried . and it cost about as much as a case of\nnatural lite"]}
{"id": 56588, "summary": [{"text": "swangz avenue is an audio and film production house in uganda , but is more lined with music production projects , artists management and promotion .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "swangz avenue is the brainchild of a ugandan musician benon mugumya , who started this music production back in 2008 .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the company has been very influential in the ugandan music sector as it has recorded some of the best songs with ugandan musicians .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "and a number of ugandan artists have done some good music from this production house , some of them are the goodlyfe crew , sizza , iryn namubiru , aziz azion , gnl zamba , vampino , and rabadaba . ", "topic": 37}], "title": "swangz avenue", "paragraphs": ["ntale thanked swangz avenue for the musical knowledge and experience she has gained while there .\nyesterday , we sat with a source from swangz avenue who told us the juiciest gossip about the singer . the source alleges that irene ntale has not been a member of swangz avenue for close to 7 months .\nsinger irene ntale has fallen out with the muyenga based record label , swangz avenue ; red pepper online reports .\nsinger irene ntale has quit swangz avenue . the \u201colindaba\u201d singer shocked her fans with a long post that announced her sudden decision .\ni would like to take this opportunity to thank swangz avenue for the knowledge and experience i have gained there . i am truly grateful for\nour sources have revealed that irene was not happy with the terms and conditions in the new contract that was tabled by swangz avenue bosses .\nsinger irene ntale has quit swangz avenue , a record label she has been signed to for many years since her breakthrough in the music industry .\nfor years now , irene ntale and her now previous music label , swangz avenue , had been plagued with breakup rumors , steaming from several issues .\nreports from swangz avenue , a music production house based in muyenga indicate that they have finalized a deal to sign singer juliana kanyomozi into their record label .\nthe time i have spent with the team along with the musical and professional relationships i have built . i believe both swangz avenue and i have enjoyed a remarkable partnership\ncelebrated singer irene ntale , on monday evening officially announced that she had quit swangz avenue , a music label that signed her 4years ago . her departure has been in ' mute\nfor a while even when the music label management tried to settle all the rising disputes from early last year through her concert days . she has finally quit from swangz avenue .\nsarah nampijja aka sera was signed to the muyenga based swangz avenue and was known to many through her popular blockbuster hit ' contagious ' that she did with jeff blaze ( jeff mukisa ) .\naccording to mr julius kyazze , young zee\u2019s manager , also director at swangz avenue , proper management structures have been put in place to ensure that young zee comes good in all his endeavours .\nsera started vomiting blood which was by now coming out through the mouth , nose and ears . this was the account of a member of swangz avenue , a label to which sera was signed .\n\u201cnot that i replaced her , swangz avenue has various artistes . yes i have started singing , i\u2019ve recorded lots of music and i can\u2019t wait to put it out there . \u201d veronica said .\n\u201cmy dearest fans and friends , they say time flies and today seems like those days when one takes it on stride to announce that after a lot of contemplation , i am quitting swangz avenue\u201d ntale wrote .\nyesterday singer irene ntale left her former camp and record label swangz avenue but immediately after announcing her departure , a lot of confusing media reports have been ongoing regarding the clear reason why the artiste suddenly left .\nreports coming in from swangz avenue a music production house and record label based in muyenga indicates that they have officially finished the deal of signing the sweet voiced princess juliana kanyomozi and now hes part of the team .\nlast year , there were rumours of her intentions to exit swangz avenue . according to the claims , she was unhappy with preferential treatment given to counter part the bootylicious winnie nwagi who was rumoured to have won the hearts , bookings and thus more money than her . she however denied these rumours and swangz repaid her loyalty by organising her maiden concert which sold out .\nswangz avenue unveiled their newest talent , zachary mukiza aka young zee , a 13 - year - old artiste on friday . the teenager has created a buzz over the last few months and the unveiling event was to formally introduce him to the public .\nsinger\u2019s boss , julius kyazze the co - owner of swangz avenue has been on bad terms with irene ntale and their misunderstandings cropped up when julius stopped singer from staging private gigs without the management\u2019s consent . like any other big artist\u2019s ego , irene ntale started misbehaving !\nntale was the second artiste to be managed by swangz avenue after the death of singer sera . irene ntale enjoyed the share of cake alone not until the bootylicious winnie nwagi popped and stole the shine with her \u2018musaawo\u2019 hit this also diverted the attention of management leaving irene in grief .\nbenon mugumbya of swangz avenue a prominent production house in the city has finally taken a stand on the \u201csave uganda music\u201d campaign that has left many artistes in the entertainment industry ranting about their dissatisfaction in service delivery by uprs which was meant to be a collective management society for the artistes .\n\u201cmy dearest fans and friends , they say time flies , and today seems like one of those days when one takes it in stride to announce that after a lot of contemplation , i am officially departing from swangz avenue ! i have made my intentions known to my record label and we have both come to an understanding that this is the best move forward . i would like to take this opportunity to thank swangz avenue for the knowledge and experience i have gained there . i am truly grateful for the time i have spent with the team along with the musical and professional relationships i have built . i believe both swangz avenue and i have enjoyed a remarkable partnership . as always i continue to work hard at my music , to give you my dearest\u2019s the best i can offer and will also continue to consolidate my presence in the industry , within uganda and beyond . new great music is already on the way only for you ! moving forward my bookings can be made through this contact + 256 - 776 - 050406 name is sandra ntale byenkya\u201d .\n\u201ci personally have been registered under uprs and several members of our camp swangz avenue but gained nothing yet the organization ( uprs ) gets over 4 billion a month and we don\u2019t realize the use of this money as artists and therefore we are going to do something for the benefit of our fellow artists and our efforts that shall be paid off \u201c he stated .\n\u201cmy dearest fans and friends , they say time flies , and today seems like one of those days when one takes it in stride to announce that after a lot of contemplation , i am officially departing from swangz avenue ! \u201d reads her post in part . \u201ci have made my intentions known to my record label and we have both come to an understanding that this is the best move forward .\nbold move and all the best with the new management . it ' s a gamble either way . some have made it , eg when rema left gagamel , but others simply faded into oblivion . . . like tom cruise after paramount and dbanj after cutting ties with son jazzy . . . . let ' s hope that after leaving swangz avenue , irene won ' t go down nanana nanana down nanana nanana . . . . # just a thought .\njuliana who\u2019s been off the the music scene for some time now has been negotiating with swangz\u2019s management for over a year no but now but according to inside sources the two parties have come to an understanding and juliana has been signed because for so many years shes been one of the most talented and well disciplined female artists in uganda .\n\u201che is young and still in school . we have a schedule that is strictly followed . he only comes in studio on saturday and for restricted hours . he has been under a lot of training and development for the last 12 months . team swangz is excited to fully unveil him right now . we are committed to making him an international music star , \u201d kyazze said .\nthe uganda music industry has been hit yet again with another loss of a talented singer commonly known as sera .\nsera had travelled to masaka for the burial of her producer ' s father ken but while on their way back , she felt a sharp pain in the stomach . they then rushed to the nearest hospital where they got some medication . its important to note that sera had not had a meal in a long time and yet she had a history of ulcers .\nsera ' s death has happened at the time when the country is alert after an outbreak of ebola however , those who were with her at the time of collapsing ruled it out saying the symptoms were different .\nsera was popular for songs like ' sunrise , ' one ting man ' and her very latest was ' fire ' . just a month back , mr . x of the kaddo pharm passed on after a short illness . the uganda music industry and the entertainment fraternity at large will greatly miss you , may your soul rest in eternal peace .\nyoung zee also released his first solo video for his song criminal swagg at the event . the video was shot in south africa , for a reported fee of more than shs75m .\nin his first press conference , young zee described himself as a , \u201cbad guy in a good way\u201d with the talent to triumph over continental stars musically .\n\u201ci am an artiste not rapper and i want to be remembered as an international artiste , \u201d he noted .\nmusic critics attribute limited continental success of ugandan artistes to lack of proper management and promotion structures for the musicians . but for a young talented lad with a credible management team , the sky is the only limit .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nwe haven\u2019t featured many uganda tracks on getmziki and in the next few weeks we will start showcasing some of the music from uganda making the rounds on the radio , tv or the streets ( on a side note : i hope the \u201cmigingo island\u201d situation can be resolved quickly before things get out of hand ) .\nblu 3 is probalably one of the best girls singing group from uganda ( the uganda media refers to them as the \u201cuganda destiny child\u201d ) and although they have gone through a series of \u201cchanges\u201d in thier line up , they are still giving thier fans good quality music . they were also recently named the goodwill ambassadors for the international organisation of migration ( iom ) , where they talk about and shed light on human trafficking .\non this song they enlisted the help of radio and weasel who are best known for thier smash single \u201czuena\u201d for a great collabo . enjoy ! ! ! ! ! !\naudio clip : adobe flash player ( version 9 or above ) is required to play this audio clip . download the latest version here . you also need to have javascript enabled in your browser .\nthis entry was posted on tuesday , april 28th , 2009 at 4 : 40 am and is filed under todays hit , ugandan music and tagged with blu 3 , radio , uganda , weasel . you can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2 . 0 feed .\nnow this is a good song . i am not particularly big on the western r & b style i have come to know blue 3 for but i guess it seizes to matter when a good melody like this one is in play . i think the melody is what does it for me most in this track\u2026and of course there is the magic introduced to it by radio and weasel . btw\u2026who is who of the two ? i prefer the one who sings first in this track\u2026very unique voice . the other one aint bad at all only that his style is sooo common you could probably not tell him apart from others who subscribe to his raggaish style just by hearing him sing .\nfirst things first . . excellent video quality ! ! ! , , something us africans are still struggling with in this day and age of top notch technology . guilty iam for always putting the ugandans in the back burner this is some impressive music . i believe the girls are the one that won that cocacola popstars a awhile back . . if theyre still together kudos ! ! unlike sema from kenya . . wonder what happened ? im with mark whoever that guy is with the mellow voice radio or weasel is really getting it\u2026uganda is where its at from now on . . good job get mziki !\nwhen we discovered jahazi pier & introduced # roastandrhyme , you showed us love & turned up in big numbers let ' s do this again 2nd july at only 50k entrance & free to kids below 10 years .\nit looks like you may be having problems playing this video . if so , please try restarting your browser .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 1 / / en\nurltoken\nwe will be delighted to get in touch with you on any matters relating to our business and our services . please use the email form below to contact us . alternatively , we can be contacted by post or by phone using the addresses on the right :\napparently , ever since her maiden concert that was held at sheraton hotel in kampala , irene refused to sign a new contract with the record label .\nfurthermore , gyobera singer started bad mouthing the company amongst her friends that she thinks the label is being very restrictive and is ignoring her while favoring winnie nwagi of the \u2018 katono katono \u2018 fame .\nin the due course , irene ntale stopped performing and boycotted some of the work . a source says , she would adamantly refuse to follow orders from the bosses and this increasingly brought conflict between the singer and company .\nso after giving her what she wanted - the concert - the management tabled a tough contract with very strict terms and conditions which she claimed it was targeting her and get \u2018exploited financially\u2019 .\nmeanwhile , alternative sources from irene ntale\u2019s side say , irene ntale is thinking of taking a break from singing and concentrate on her love life . apparently , she thinks for having kids this year and marriage thereafter .\npreviously irene has been linked with mr . jonathan kyeyo the owner of laftaz comedy lounge who social media and street people claim is the man \u2018watering irene ntale\u2019s flowers\u2019 at night .\ni have heard every joke about my name so save it . gee is a writer , self help satirist , software engineer , and celebrity jihadist . sometimes my followers think i\u2019m like an astronaut that\u2019s missing my tronaut . but it\u2019s because am occasionally nsfw .\nfor a large number of comments , we show only 10 per page . use the pagination to go through ' em all . rss hide comments\nthe two former workmates at ntv are reported to be fighting for ed cheune ' s whopper , but tinah teise denies dating him .\ncopyright \u00a9 2015 howwe ltd . | howwe . biz\u2122 is a registered trademark of howwe ltd . all rights reserved\nshe told her fans that she has been contemplating the move for so long and that she has come to an understanding with the record label and that the split was amicable .\nshe added that she made her intentions known to her bosses and the two sides came to an understanding and and that this is the best move forward .\n' three lions ' roars up charts as england prepare for world cup semi . . .\nas always i continue to work hard at my music , to give you my dearests the best i can offer and will also continue to consolidate my presence in the industry , within uganda and beyond . new great music is already on the way only for you ! \u201d , she adds .\nthe singer will for the moment have her sister sandra ntale byenkya taking care of the bookings .\nwrite css or less and hit save . ctrl + space for auto - complete .\nsources have revealed that after her recent concert that was held at sheraton hotel in kampala , irene refused to sign a new contract with the record label .\nbenon who is registered as a member of uprs hinted that their membership to the said body had not been of any value addition to artists .\non what next for the \u201csave uganda music\u201d campaign , we will keep our ears on the ground and let you know .\nnote : it looks like javascript is disabled in your browser . some elements of this form may require javascript to work properly . if you have trouble submitting the form , try enabling javascript momentarily and resubmit . javascript settings are usually found in browser settings or browser developer menu .\nthousands of singles find love through dating sites each month . register today to find that special someone on meet me\ni hereby confirm that i have read the terms & conditions and privacy policy . i will receive account alerts , our newsletter & special offers via email .\nshe has joined the top trending two female artists at the moment irene ntale and winnie nwagi and according to dembe fm\u2019s presenter jenkins mukasa the label is still searching and recruiting talented artists after dropping vampino and viboyo last year .\na creative , experienced and true talk entertainment / gossip news writer . devoted to telling it the way it is . ! ! !\naccording to insiders in the muyenga based record label , juliana has been signed because she is one of the most talented female artists in uganda .\nthe deal however , remains a top secret and has been jealously guarded by the interested parties .\naccording to jenkins mukasa , a presenter at dembe fm , the label is looking for new breed of musicians after dropping vampino and viboyo last year .\n\u201d they are looking for new artists and juliana is one of them\u201d he said while appearing on dembe fm a few days ago . no official confirmation has been made yet but we will bring you more details as they come .\nbesides the online blog , chano8 is also published as a hard cover print magazine , which is available in all major shopping malls and airport free duty zones across east africa .\nsome media reports have come out to say that irene\u2019s former manager veronica luggya ( vero ) who a few days ago declared that she has now joined the music industry has replaced irene\u2019s position . vero refuted these rumours when chano8 contacted her .\nas a person who managed ntale for 3 good years , we asked for her say on ntale\u2019s sudden departure and this is what she had to say .\n\u201ci am sure her and the management came to a mutual understanding on whatever happened . i managed irene for three years and i stopped managing her last year in september to focus on my music career . i have loved music , i loved music since my high school days and i participated in mdd and came out i was a dancer . i worked with various artists like jackie chandiru for a year , i was in some videos like maurice kirya\u2019s \u2018work it out\u2019 and a lot more not until i was introduced to artist management by my boss . \u201d\n\u201ci have recorded several songs that you will get soon and i hope to record with bigger artists like yemi alade and a lot more . \u201d she confidently concluded .\npopular : trivia , history , america , television , tv , usa , geography , cities , . . . more\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict 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{"id": 56592, "summary": [{"text": "the north port distillery was a distillery in brechin , angus that produced single malt scotch whisky .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "the distillery was latterly owned by distillers company through its subsidiary mitchell brothers . ", "topic": 23}], "title": "north port distillery", "paragraphs": ["history - north port distillery ( a . k . a . townhead / brechin )\nthe distillery was situated just north of junction 16 of the m8 in glasgow on north canal bank street .\nalso known as brechin , north port was a family - owned distillery bought out and closed by dcl .\n3 ) whisky production at the north port distillery was ceased during world war ii . in those years the distillery buildings were used to house polish soldiers .\nshare your experience with other whisky lovers . write a note about your trip to the north port - brechin distillery .\nand there ' s more to tell about north port / brechin . . .\nhear\nnorth port / brechin\npronounced in au or wav format search dr . do ' g ' s index for the history of north port / brechin there just might be some news about north port / brechin in the\nscotsman\nnewspaper\nbrechin ( now known as north port ) distillery is acquired by dcl and w . h . holt , and transferred to smd\n1839 - renamed the distillery name was again changed in 1839 from brechin distillery to north port distillery , named after a former gate in the city walls ( a port is the old scottish word for a town gate and the distillery was located close to where this gate had once stood ) . this second change of name was partly due to confusion with glencadam distillery , built just a few hundred yards from north port in 1825 .\ndavid , john & alexander guthrie found brechin distillery under the company townhead distillery co .\nnorth port single malt scotch whisky 20 year old 1979 - 61 . 2 % vol 70cl\nthe distillery was renamed brechin in 1823 and two years later the distillery was being operated by a partnership guthrie , martin & co . the name was changed to north port in 1839 .\nnorth port - brechin 20yo 1979 / 1999 ( 61 . 2 % , rare malts ) - 301007\nthe distillery was badly damaged by fire in 1903 however the distillery was rebuilt and reopened in 1913 .\na lesser known distillery that disappeared in the great distillery cull of 1983 , north port or brechin , as it went by either name , is hard to find but often worth the search . discover more \u00bb\n1970s - modernised north port was partly modernised in the 1970s but only ever had one pair of stills .\nthe north port distillery was a single malt whisky distillery in the scottish town of brechin . officially named north port , but often referred to as brechin distillery , both names were used interchangeably on distillery bottlings . its output was almost entirely used for filling ( blending ) . the town of brechin lies just off the a90 between dundee and aberdeen on the eastern coast of scotland in the east highlands malt whisky region . the former site of north port distillery is now occupied by a supermarket . of the single malt whisky distilleries originally in the area , only old fettercairn and glencadam remain active .\n2005 - a 28 years old official bottling of north port / brechin is released . according to the malt maniacs monitor , the brechin 28yo 1977 / 2005 ( 53 . 3 % , ob , 2040 bts . ) was the first ever ( official ) bottling of north port on record . 2008 - stocks of north port / brechin whisky are diminishing . the two most recent independent bottlings of north port we know of are released ; the north port 27yo 1981 / 2008 ( 56 . 5 % , duncan taylor rarest of the rare , c # 779 ) and the north port - brechin 1982 / 2008 ( 43 % , g & m connoisseurs choice ) .\nnorth port brechin 23 yo 1971 / 1995 ( 54 . 7 % , ob , rare malts ) - 020616\nnorth port was one of the distilleries that didn ' t survive the 1983 - 85 period , the market at the time was suffering from over capacity and around a dozen single malt distilleries were closed . north port was mothballed in 1983\nnorth port - brechin 17 yo 1976 / 1994 ( 64 . 1 % , cadenhead\u2019s , dist december ) - 170105\nbunnahabhain distillery - pronounce boon - a - havn , is situated in the north of islay , around eight miles north of port askaig on the shore of the sound of islay . the name bunnahabhain is gaelic and means river mouth . a visit to the distillery will reveal the river running just north of the distillery , which also happens to be a great spot for a wee walk , for different views of the distillery itself , and it offers a nice view towards the paps of jura .\nalso sometimes known as brechin , north port was founded in 1820 in the angus area of the eastern highlands under the name townhead .\nnorth port ( brechin ) 14 yo 1974 / 1988 ( 66 . 2 % , intertrade , 75cl , 177 bottles ) - 040106\nnorth port 25 yo 1981 / 2006 ( 56 . 1 % , the whisky fair , sherry wood , 120 bottles ) - 260406\nnorth port 1980 / 1996 ( 57 . 3 % , scotch malt whisky society , # 74 . 3 ) - by angus - 140418\nnorth port 27 yo 1981 / 2008 ( 56 . 5 % , duncan taylor rarest of the rare , cask # 779 ) - 171108\nnorth port ( brechin ) 14yo 1974 / 1989 ' very rare ' ( 66 . 1 % , sestante import , 75cl ) - 301007\nnorth port 26 yo 1981 / 2007 ( 52 . 9 % , duncan taylor , rarest of the rare , cask # 775 ) - 301007\nsmd closed north port in 1928 and aside from a brief airing it remained silent after the second world war . north port gained a second wind in the mid - 1900s but became one of the nine dcl distilleries to close in 1983 as a response to widespread excess stocks in the market .\nnorth port brechin 1980 / 1996 ( 57 . 3 % , scotch malt whisky society , 74 . 3 ) - 110605 - by angus - 140418\n1 ) north port / brechin could very well be the scotch whisky distillery that created the most confusion about its name . very few sources seem to agree exactly when the name was changed exactly - and why . . .\nnorth port ( brechin ) 38 yo 1977 / 2015 ( 48 . 4 % , cadenhead , single cask , bourbon hogshead , 174 bottles ) - 020616\nnorth port brechin 26 yo 1975 / 2001 ( 55 . 6 % , signatory vintage , silent stills , cask # 2960 , 211 bottles ) - 220514\nstill , brechin distillery prevailed and remained in family ownership for around 100 years . at some point during the 19th century the family changed the distillery\u2019s name to north port , referencing a nearby gate in the wall that once surrounded the town ( brechin is still a town , despite having a cathedral ) .\nnorth port 25yo 1981 / 2006 ( 56 , 1 % , the whisky fair , sherry butt , 120 bottles ) nose : rich and polished . sherry , fruits and spices . strawberry . highly enjoyable - best north port ever ? taste : fruity and very hot at cask strength . a splash of water works beautifully here . hint of perfume . score : 89 points - my sixth north port ever , and the best ( although a 25yo cadenhead ' s came close ) .\n1825 - holding company renamed the company that owned the distillery was originally the townhead distillery company but in 1825 this was renamed guthrie , martin & company .\n1887 - alfred barnard recounts his visit to the distillery in his epic 1887 book , the whisky distilleries of the united kingdom , alfred barnard describes his visit to brechin distillery . this is the 98th distillery of the 150 detailed in the book . the following account uses the ' brechin ' rather than ' north port ' name , so casting doubt as to the 1839 date for the second name change .\nport dundas grain scotch whisky 30 year old 59 . 5 % directors cut 70cl\nthe distillery was closed during wwi and sold to dcl and w . h . holt & co in 1922 . who at some point ( 1928 ? ) passed the distillery to smd . they operated the distillery under a licence by mitchell brothers of glasgow .\nthe north port ( a . k . a . brechin , a . k . a . townhead ) distillery lies in brechin , on the eastern coast of scotland . it was built in 1820 as ' townhead ' by david , john & alexander guthrie . however , strictly speaking it was still sort of an illegal distillery - if i understand various history books correctly , legal whisky production didn ' t start until 1823 when the excise act was passed . 1823 was also the year that townhead was renamed to brechin - before the name changed to north port .\nnorth port\u2019s whisky was never officially bottled as a single malt during its lifetime , although diageo had it bottled for its rare malts series in 1995 , 1998 and 1999 , as well as under the name \u2018brechin\u2019 for its special releases in 2005 . in his book the malt whisky companion , whisky writer michael jackson described north port\u2019s whisky as \u2018dry , fruity , gin - like . aperitif\u2019 .\noriginally there were two distilleries in the locality port dundas , the first established in 1811 by daniel mcfarlane two years later a second port dundas was constructed by brown , gourlie & co .\nnorth port 15 yo 1964 / 1979 ( 80\u00b0 proof , cadenhead ' s dumpy , black label , d . 02 / ' 64 btl . 05 / ' 79 , 75cl ) - no notes - 93\nthe name was changed to brechin in 1832 and to north port in 1839 . throughout its lifetime almost its entire output went into blends . the distillery was taken over by a dcl subsidiary in 1922 and was silent from 1928 - 37 and 1939 - 48 , during which time it was briefly home to the polish infantry .\n1823 - renamed in 1823 , david guthrie ' s sons took over the running of townhead distillery , the same year renaming it brechin distillery . this rechristening was the second of the distillery ' s three names and marks the start of much confusion , with differing accounts giving different dates and reasons for the name changes .\nnorth port 25yo 1977 / 2002 ( 56 % , cadenhead ' s , june 2002 , bourbon hogshead , 276 bottles ) nose : rich . polished . gooseberry . spicy . sweaty . organics . fabulous ! best north port by far . taste : sweet , chewy . big and bold . very , very impressive for a bourbon matured malt . score : 88 points - overwhelming proof that i shouldn ' t ' write off ' a distillery too soon . this was the only expression of the brechin whisky ever to score above average , mind you . . .\nglasgow\u2019s port dundas distillery was a landmark , even though not many people actually knew what it was . it was built in 1811 at the highest point in the city next to the banks of the forth & clyde canal . another distillery , cowlairs , started operation soon after and in 1860 the two sites \u2013 by then both with coffey stills installed \u2013 merged . in 1877 , port dundas was one of the founding members of the grain distillers\u2019 conglomerate dcl .\nthe distillery\u2019s buildings were gradually dismantled piece by piece until it was finally demolished in 1994 to make way for a supermarket .\nhere at pulteney distillery we offer a range of behind - the - scenes tours to allow you to experience our unique location for yourself .\nis the distillery or brand you ' re looking for not on this list ? check out the ' brands ' page for more . . .\n1928 - 1948 - intermittent production production at the distillery stopped for nine years from 1928 until 1937 . resumption of production was short - lived due to government fuel and barley rationing introduced by the government shortly after the start of world war ii in 1939 . during the war the distillery some of the distillery buildings were used to house soldiers from the polish infantry . production resumed three years after the end of the war in 1948 .\nit ' s worth remembering that these upstanding members of the community built their family distillery before the excise act , permitting legal whisky production in return for a licence fee of \u00a310 and a payment per gallon of proof spirit , was passed in 1823 , so strictly speaking townhead was an illicit distillery .\nat a time when road links to the town were yet to be established , the distillery was dependent on the sea for its supply of barley and for the shipping out of its malt whisky . wick became known for the barrels of silver ( herring ) and gold ( whisky ) which left the port in vast numbers .\nif you go about 9 miles to the west from the east coast resort place montrose , there ' s a town called brechin . the distillery stood at the northern entrance of the town . it was built by david guthrie in 1820 as townhead distillery and later they changed the name . it was one of the smd in 1922 and it was torn down in 1983 . it is now used as a supermarket , and part of the distillery remains as a wall of the parking a lot .\nthe distillery was modernised and re - equipped after the second world war and it was transferred to the management of the dcl production company scottish grain distillers in 1966 .\nfounded in 1826 by james henderson at the height of wick ' s celebrated herring boom , the pulteney distillery is one of the most northerly scotch whisky distilleries on the british mainland .\nwith its good transport links and prime location in the city , which had become the blending powerhouse of scotland , port dundas grew in size to become the largest distillery in scotland . by 1885 , its three coffey and five pot stills were producing over two million gallons a year and , in an approach we\u2019d today label as innovative , was using \u2018american corn\u2019 , barley , and rye .\nthe prohibition in wick as well as the economic depression that followed spelled trouble for pulteney distillery . in 1930 the production ceased and the distillery was mothballed for over twenty years . in 1951 , when the demand for whisky in post - war europe started growing , the site was acquired by robert \u201cbertie\u201d cumming , a solicitor from banff . the production restarted soon after and has not stopped since .\nthe drive towards bunnahabhain from port askaig , the long and winding road , is great and the location of the distillery is stunning . the road offers wonderful views of jura , the sound of islay and the rhuvaal lighthouse on the most northern tip of islay . the ever changing light and weather conditions can be amazing and at the end is your reward , a warm welcome and a fabulous dram !\nnorth port 1974 / 1993 ( 40 % , gordon & macphail connoisseurs choice ) nose : clean . grainy . not very expressive . closed . fishy ? those were all my notes . i need bigger glasses . taste : sweetish and watery . malty perhaps ? once again there wasn ' t much more to write down . score : 70 points - certainly not a bad whisky , but it simply lacks character and personality .\nnorth port - brechin 1981 / 1998 ( 40 % , gordon & macphail connoisseurs choice ) nose : restrained . light citrus and vanilla ? it ' s hard to pick out any distinguishing characteristics . taste : smooth . warm . a little flat . raw beans ? dry in the finish . very drinkable but below par for a malt . score : 62 points - the least impressive expression i ' ve tried so far . . .\n1983 - mothballed the distillery was mothballed in 1983 due to the then crisis in whisky sales . soon after being mothballed some of the equipment was borrowed for use in other distillers . this temporary closure proved to be permanent .\ndavid , john and alexander guthrie , sons of a local merchant and former provost of the town , established their distillery a half - mile away from the south esk river under the trading name of townhead distillery co . three of 13 siblings , the brothers\u2019 venture would not have sat well with their younger brother dr . thomas guthrie , who eventually became renowned as a reverend and staunch supporter of the temperance movement , the roots of which were only very slight at the time .\n1922 - ownership change the distillery and its extensive stock of whisky were purchased from the founder ' s descendents by distillers company ( dcl ) and w . h . holt & company limited ( a manchester - based wine and spirits merchants ) .\n1820 - founded originally named townhead distillery , the distillery was founded in 1820 by brothers david , john , and alexander guthrie , second generation farmers . david guthrie had already established the town ' s first bank in 1809 and served as provost ( head of the local authority ) . some accounts say he was the uncle of the famous dr thomas guthrie , a preacher , philanthropist and social reformer in edinburgh , while others say the eminent divine dr . thomas was the father of the three brothers .\nin 1922 the distillery , which could produce 450 , 000 litres of spirit per year , was bought by distillers company ltd . ( dcl ) and w . h . holt & co . ltd . it was transferred to dcl\u2019s scottish malt distillers in the same year .\nfollowing another change in ownership in 1955 , this time to james & george stodart ltd , a subsidiary to hiram walker & sons , the distillery underwent major refurbishment from 1958 . the traditional floor maltings were decommissioned as part of the project . today the space is adapted for a visitor centre .\nold pulteney continued to broaden its portfolio of single malts , introducing a 17 year old in 2004 and a 21 year old a year later . together with the much - loved 12 year old they now form pulteney distillery ' s core range . but it isn ' t until late 2011 that the world truly learns of these mature expressions . jim murray ' s whisky bible , the most influential publication on whisky in the world , names old pulteney 21 year old the world whisky of the year 2012 , starting one of the busiest and most exciting periods in distillery ' s history .\n1990 - re - development the site was sold for re - development in 1990 and the distillery demolished in 1993 , with the last warehouses demolished a year later . a safeway was built on the site but was sold to somerfield in october 2004 . this supermarket remains the present occupier of the site .\nin 2010 however its owner diageo decided to concentrate its grain production at the vastly expanded cameronbridge . although there were offers from rival distillers to buy port dundas they foundered \u2013 possibly because of the potential cost of another upgrade . in 2011 , production ceased and the site was demolished . the landmark had gone .\nthe spirit is distilled in the old - fashioned pot stills , and condensed in worms laid in the bed of the den burn which runs through the works . the warehouses for the storing of spirits are as fine as any in the north . one , built a few years ago , and which contains 100 , 000 gallons . is 200 feet long by 50 feet broad .\nthrough acquisitions and changes in company structures the distillery ended up with allied domecq who in 1995 sold it to the current owners \u2013 inver house distillers . under the new new ownership the maritime malt is launched in its now iconic guise \u2013 in 1997 old pulteney 12 year old is presented to the international audience . this hails the beginning of a new era .\nduring the 19th century the principle trade of the town and former royal burgh of brechin in angus was textile manufacturing , much of which was exported to france . however brechin was also home to two breweries and two distilleries \u2013 glencadam , which was built in 1825 by george cooper , and brechin distillery , which was founded five years earlier by three of the guthrie brothers .\nold pulteney celebrated its maritime heritage through partnership with a renowned british explorer and adventurer jock wishart . as a result , the brand took part in a daring expedition which as its name \u2013 row to the pole \u2013 suggests , resulted in jock and his team reaching the north pole using a solely man - powered boat . this extraordinary feat of adventuring is recognised as one of the great ' firsts ' in the history of polar exploration .\nthe whisky is highland malt , and the water used in its manufacture is conveyed in pipes from the grampian mountains , and the peats employed in drying the malt come from the same source . the district around brechin being highly cultivated , barley of the finest quality is grown and carted by the farmers into the lofts of the distillery , where nothing but the very best barley is malted . the annual output is 100 , 000 gallons .\nwhen the distillery was being bought by james watson in 1920 , the new owner could not have suspected that only two years later , following a majority vote in the local ward , wick would become a ' dry ' town . the complete ban on alcohol licences within the royal burgh remained in force for twenty five years to a day , twice as long as the prohibition in the united states . and so every year on the 28th of may wickers celebrate the repeal with a wee dram or two .\nits neighbour , dundashill ( which itself would be absorbed within the complex in 1902 ) , was at that time the largest pot still distillery in the world , its two wash stills and 10 spirit stills making both double - and triple - distilled malt , peated and unpeated . there was a cooperage , housed in the former dundashill building , and a piggery \u2013 the swine being fed on draff . the whole site was topped by a 138 - metre brick chimney , for a time the highest in the world .\nall of us at urltoken respectively remind you to enjoy your dram responsibly and ask that only individuals of legal drinking age in your locale can enter this site .\npublished 8 times a year whisky magazine is the perfect complement to the dram in your glass .\npalate : light to medium bodied . quite hot , dried fruits and vanilla oak .\nit was built in 1820 as ' townhead ' by three brothers david , john & alexander guthrie who were local farmers .\nlochside was closed 1928 to 1937 then again the forced closure for wwii . it re - opened in 1948 ,\nthe whisky produced was a contributor to the vatted malt glen dew and the heather dew blends .\ncountry of delivery australia austria barbados belgium bermuda british virgin islands bulgaria cayman islands channel islands christmas island cocos ( keeling ) islands croatia cyprus czech republic denmark falkland islands france french polynesia germany gibraltar greece greenland hong kong s . a . r hungary iceland ireland israel italy japan korea latvia liechtenstein lithuania luxembourg macau s . a . r . malta martinique monaco netherlands new caledonia new zealand norfolk island norway poland portugal reunion russia san marino seychelles singapore slovakia slovenia south africa spain sweden switzerland taiwan united kingdom united states vatican city\ncopyright \u00a9 the whisky exchange 1999 - 2018 . all rights reserved . the whisky exchange is the registered trademark of speciality drinks limited . registered in england and wales ( company no . 4449145 ) . registered office : elixir house , whitby avenue , park royal , london nw10 7sf , uk .\nlike the illicit whisky smuggling into brechin , its water and peat also came from the grampians , while \u2018the very best barley\u2019 was sourced from nearby farms .\nsignatory vintage - cask strength collection ( sign . ) - 29 . aug 1975 / 13 . jun 2005\ncopyright \u00a9 1994 - 2018 urltoken media gmbh & co . kg am grundwassersee 4 \u00b7 de 82402 seeshaupt \u00b7 germany legal notice\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\non the revival of some of the distilleries . they started selling off parts of the equipment of some\nwas mothballed too , but it was reopened again a few years later . the only\n2 ) old fettercairn and glencadam are the only remaining active malt whisky distilleries in the area .\nbrechin 26yo 1976 / 2003 ( 50 % , douglas laing omc , cask 3351 , 282 bottles , 6 months sherry finish ) nose : polished , flat & sweet . paint thinner . then more ' veggy ' and fruity elements emerge . melon . oatmeal ? taste : hot and flat . dry , boring centre . tannins in the numbing finish . what a bummer . . . score : 70 points - even with a sherry finish , this whisky didn ' t make a very strong impression .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nfree whisky map offer sign up to our free newsletter and \u201cfacts & tips\u201d emails below and instantly receive your free\nscotch whisky distilleries map\n.\ntaken over by distiller company ltd ( dcl ) and w . h . holt & co , then acquired by scottish malt distillers ltd . ( smd ) and operated under licence by mitchell brothers of glasgow\none time contributor to the vatted malt glen dew and the heather dew blends .\nall images and information copyright of urltoken the definitive online guide to scotch whisky .\nthough the buildings of the still house and malt barns are old , the internal arrangements are of modern description , and in every case where machinery can be used in place of manual labour advantage is taken .\nbesides supplying wholesale houses with whisky , messrs . guthrie , martin , and co . are also large holders of very old spirits , which they keep to meet the demands of their duty - paid trade .\n1914 - 18 - world war i like most other scotch malt distilleries , brechin was mothballed during world war i .\n1928 - ownership change ownership of northport was transferred to scottish malt distillers ( smd ) a dcl subsidiary circa in 1928 . shortly after it was operated under licence by mitchell brothers of glasgow .\nour website uses cookies , as almost all websites do . by continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies .\ntwo fires at the start of the 20th century didn\u2019t stop it for long , though by the 1970s it was in need of modernisation . at that point , production increased once more and a dark grains plant was installed .\nnorman newton - islay guide a small book loaded with gorgeous photo ' s and practical information . lightweight and soft sided makes an ideal companion on islay . more islay books here . . .\nthe scottish isle of islay , also referred to as queen of the hebrides , has 8 working whisky distilleries , stunning scenery , amazing wildlife , fabulous beaches and a lot more . islay is therefore a five star holiday destination .\npeat smoke and spirit islay ' s fascinating story is uncovered in this must have book . peat smoke and spirit is the last word on islay and its whiskies . more islay books . . .\na new grain intake and a new spirit store were added in 1974 two years later a new still house was erected on the site of the old spirit store .\nas with all scottish grain distilleries these are industrial type units with coffey stills . there is very little information about them as they do not share the prestige of the malt distilleries\nsingle cask bottled at 59 . 5 % cask strength by douglas laing under their directors cut label\nfinish ; long + an attractive oak & milk chocolate character . ( j )\nwe use cookies to give you the best possible experience whilst viewing our website . we have updated our privacy policy to reflect changes in the law on cookies and tracking technologies used on websites .\nto visit our website , you must be of an age at which the purchase and consumption of alcohol is permitted according to the legislation in your country of residence . if there are no laws on this matter , then you must be at least 18 years old .\nfollowing a year - long epic journey , the old pulteney , a yacht competing in the clipper round the world race 2013 - 2014 , completes the circumnavigation of the world and arrives safely at the starting point in london . skipper patrick van der zijden and his crew help to write another beautiful chapter in the maritime malt ' s history , carrying the unmistakable bulging bottles to the furthest corners of the globe under old pulteney ' s navy and white sails .\nas there are limited spaces on each tour please book in advance to avoid disappointment .\nregister and stay up to date with our latest releases , upcoming events and exclusive promotions ."]}
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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 ."]}
{"id": 56598, "summary": [{"text": "\" christmas wish \" is the fourth studio and first christmas album by australian country singer gina jeffreys .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the album contained four original tracks and nine christmas classics .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the lead single was \" there 's no gift \" , which jeffreys and mccormack co-wrote with american singer jason sellers .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "the album includes a duet with australian jazz musician james morrison and australian a cappella vocal ensemble the idea of north . ", "topic": 37}], "title": "christmas wish ( gina jeffreys album )", "paragraphs": ["gina jeffrey ' s song my christmas wish to the stunning photo ' s taken by ken duncan . merry christmas everyone ! xx\ngina will sing her song my christmas wish with the choir on the cd to be released in november .\n\u2019s billy dean \u2018if i could find the heart\u2019 released . in november \u2018christmas wish\u2019 album released .\nrhiannon mcveigh , jess abbott and claudia roberts were awe struck when they met country music star gina jeffreys recently ahead of their collaboration on the beyond the stars this christmas album .\ngina jeffreys & quot ; angel & quot ; cd [ as new ] - $ 10 . 40 | picclick\n2003 - in january \u2013 gina\u2019s son jackson is born . gina only performs at several leukaemia foundation charity events .\nmeeting their fellow collaborators are ( from left ) claudia roberts , rhiannon mcveigh , john borserio , gina jeffreys and jess abbott .\nangel is the fifth studio album by australian country singer gina jeffreys . it was released in april 2002 and became her third album to chart on the aria top 50 after it debuted at no . 42 .\n2002 - golden guitar award for video clip of the year with \u2018angel\u2019 . \u2018the best of gina jeffreys\u2026so far\u2019 album released . apra award - most performed country work \u2013 \u2018angel .\ni have a tiny fake christmas tree that dances when you sing to it .\ndirector of catholic education in toowoomba john borserio was with the girls when they met ms jeffreys .\n2005 - more charity functions . gina produces fund - raising 2006 telstra child flight calendar .\n2004 - gina starts to perform again at some of the major festivals . appointed ambassador for the\nfestival . this album achieves four final 5 nominations for the 2008 country music awards . gina with beccy cole and sara storer join together to form \u201csongbirds\u201d\nit was on stage in ottawa , ontario , and thousands of people showed up ! wish you could\u2019ve been there .\n. more leukaemia foundation and cancer council charity functions . gina starts recording again with husband / producer rod mccormack .\ni ' m glad to be able to support the children as they set out to help other children in need ,\nms jeffreys said .\nabsolutely not . \u201cpoodle hat\u201d was my last album . my upcoming album is my next one . i don\u2019t know how these silly rumors get started .\nms jeffreys was in town to take part in a concert featuring adam harvey and the wolverines at club glenvale and was keen to meet up with some representatives from her choir .\n2001 - \u2018angel\u2019 , the first single from the album , is released in march , and the album in april the \u2018angel\u2019 video is named a finalist in the australian animation awards .\nthe album was nominated for the ' aria award for best country album ' at the 2001 ceremony . it lost out to\nlooking forward , looking back\nby slim dusty .\nangel\nwas produced by garth fundis , who had worked with alabama , don williams and trisha yearwood . he signed up for the project on the spot after hearing gina ' s third album , \u2018somebody\u2019s daughter\u2019 . whilst discussing the album , jeffreys said ;\ni feel i ' ve evolved since \u2018somebody ' s daughter\u2019 , and now have a more diverse range of musical influences . but i also believe my fans are evolving and maturing with me , and i ' m looking forward to performing the new songs for them .\ni wish i knew how to play the guitar , so that every time i have to fake it for a video , i\u2019d at least have clue as to what i should be doing .\nchris reichert of yucca vally ca . asks : why did you dislike making the food album ?\nangel\npeaked at no . 42 on the aria album chart in its third week .\ngina in greenbelt , md , asks : in \u201cjerry springer\u201d under the line \u201che put the sin in syndication\u201d , you sing something in the background . what is it you are saying ?\nthat\u2019s ruben ( our tour keyboardist ) finally getting his long - awaited first picture on an album .\nthe last album of mine available on vinyl was the uhf soundtrack , released in 1989 . in case you\u2019re wondering , no , i\u2019ve never had an album released on 8 - track or edison cylinder .\njohnalan norris of rockbridge , il asks : al , during your concert at six flags in eureka , mo you called your mom and had the audience wish her a happy anniversary . did she know what was going on ?\nno , it\u2019s been lot of fun . sometimes i wish i could turn the fame on and off like a light switch , but overall i get a kick out of it . more fun than being an architect , i bet .\nno . i\u2019ve never been to darwin , minnesota , but i hear that since the song came out , they have built a \u201ctwine ball inn\u201d and have postcards that say \u201cgreetings from the twine ball , wish you were here . \u201d\njohn \u201ci wish my name were cooler\u201d colvin of oregon , oh asks : hey al ! i was just watching \u201cuhf\u201d and i was wondering how you did that stunt with emo cutting off his thumb . so let us in on the secret .\nthat song was inspired by a christmas card given to me one year by mark osborne , one of the directors of the jurassic park video . i used the art work from that card as the cover of the cd single for \u201cthe night santa went crazy . \u201d\nconcert in four years at trecc . finishes her new album \u2018walks of life\u2019 \u2013 first single \u2018live it\u2019 released in october .\n. it was released in 1994 and it was the first album by an australian female country singer to be certified gold .\nyes . ( unfortunately , i can only answer one question about the new album , and i\u2019m afraid that was it . )\ni know you produce your own albums . would you be willing to produce the album of another parody artist ? ( ian bonds )\ntim burrow of osklaoosa iowa asks : is \u201cmr . popeil\u201d , off of the \u201cin 3 - d\u201d album , referring to ron popeil ?\nrene\u2019 shaw of st . marys , ga asks : i was just admiring the artwork on your debut album when i noticed something . all of the songs on the album have a drawing associated with them on the cover . am i the only one who has noticed this ?\nin 1987 , keith whitley ( thursday 1 july 1954 - tuesday 9 may 1989 ) and earl thomas conley recorded ' brotherly love ' , as a duet , but it was not included on an album until it concurrently appeared on keith whitley ' s posthumous 1991 album ' kentucky bluebird ' ( rca records , 1991 ) and earl thomas conley ' s 1991 album ' yours truly ' ( rca records , 1991 ) .\nat the apra awards of 2002 , it won \u2018most performed country work\u2019 .\nangel\nwon jeffreys her fifth golden guitar award at the tamworth country music awards of australia in 2002 for \u2018video clip of the year\u2019 . the song was a finalist in the australian animation awards of 2001 .\n1997 \u2013 the album \u201cthe flame\u201d achieves platinum status . mo awards wins female country performer of the year . inducted into the hands of fame .\nthose were , in fact , two band members . so never let it be said that i don\u2019t feature the band on my album covers !\nkevin of lexington , ohio asks : i thought i had heard a rumor about the upcoming album being your last one . is there any truth to this ?\nprobably never . but then again , i never thought my record company would force that \u201cfood\u201d album on me . so i guess i can\u2019t say for sure .\n1998 \u2013 apra award for most performed country work for \u201ci haven\u2019t got a heart\u201d . third album \u201csomebody\u2019s daughter\u201d is released . mo awards wins entertainer of the year .\ngee , i don\u2019t know\u2026 i\u2019m not sure that i would have put out \u201cgump\u201d as the first single\u2026 maybe i would still be waiting to put out the album .\njeffrey recorded a full album and it was released in 1994 and won the ' female vocalist of the year ' again in 1995 with the song \u201cgirls\u2019 night out\u201d .\nthere is a \u201croyalty ceiling\u201d on parodies for each album ( meaning there are only so many parodies i can put on each album before it starts eating into my own profits ) , and i needed to eliminate a song from the list , so i chose \u201cgirls just wanna have lunch . \u201d that song has never been one of my favorites , mostly because i was basically forced to do it . for some reason , my record label was dead - set against releasing the \u201cdare to be stupid\u201d album unless i had a cyndi lauper parody on it . i grudgingly obliged them \u2013 and that was pretty much the last time they told me what to put on an album .\nbilly dean ' s debut album , ' young man ' ( capitol records , 1990 ) , reached no . 12 on the billboard top country albums chart in 1990 , and no . 99 on the billboard top 200 albums chart in 1990 ; the album was certified ' gold ' by the recording industry association of america ( riaa ) .\nactually , i\u2019ve been listening to quite a lot of zydeco recently , so i wouldn\u2019t be too surprised if a zydeco - flavored original crops up on the next album .\nadam shuler of casa grande , az asks : in the catalogue section of the site , where it lists your albums and such , i saw the tv album . i just bought one of those the other day , but mine is called the muchmusic tv album . i know these are the same songs , but what is the difference between the 2 ?\nthat\u2019s jim west laughing \u2013 i thought it would be a good way to end the album . he\u2019s cracking up because of the stupid chord he played at the end of the song .\n1996 \u2013 golden guitar for female vocalist of the year with \u201cdidn\u2019t we shine\u201d . victorian country music awards wins female vocal of the year . released the album \u201cup closes\u201d which achieves gold status .\non tuesday 29 october 1996 , actress and singer crystal bernard saw the release of her debut album , ' girl next door ' ( river north records , 1996 ) ; the debut single from the album , ' have we forgotten what love is ' ( co - written by billy dean ) , reached no . 56 on the billboard hot country singles & tracks chart in 1996 .\ntim montgomery of decatur , il asks : i noticed you thanked \u201clocal high school shop teacher\u201d joe earley on the back of your debut album . i\u2019m just interested in knowing why you thanked him .\nhere\u2019s a little secret \u2013 i\u2019ve already released a live album ! in fact , it\u2019s secretly encoded in every single copy of the \u201c\u2018weird al\u2019 yankovic \u2013 live ! \u201d video . all you have to do to access it is to put the video in your vcr , press \u201cplay , \u201d and then turn your head away from the tv so that you can\u2019t see the screen . voila ! live album !\nalthough we usually suggest that they keep mum on the parody , it really isn\u2019t appropriate to swear anybody to secrecy . this is why there are sometimes \u201cleaks\u201d on parody information before the album comes out .\nthat\u2019s the one thing in the special i kinda wish they\u2019d left out . my grandmother used to make dresses for little girls , some of whom were \u201cjust about my size , \u201d so she\u2019d have me try them on to make sure they looked all right . at least , that\u2019s what she told me at the time . i\u2019m starting to think she just wanted some juicy blackmail footage for later on in my life .\ndavid wester of st . louis , mo asks : i know you don\u2019t want to say much about the parodies on the new album , but can you tell us one song that you won\u2019t be parodying ?\njeremiah of south paris , maine asks : one of my absolute favorite songs of yours is \u201ceverything you know is wrong\u201d . was the title at all inspired by the firesign theatre album of the same title ?\noh , okay . well , if you must know , the big \u201c27\u201d that appeared briefly on this web site was the beginning of a teaser campaign to announce that the new album was coming out on june 27 . i\u2019m very sorry to say that the album is not coming out on june 27 anymore , due to something which threw a major monkey wrench into our release plans . ( don\u2019t worry , it\u2019s just silly record company politics . maybe i\u2019ll tell you the story someday . ) anyway , we\u2019re obviously trying to resolve the issue , and hoping to get the album out as soon as humanly possible . i\u2019m bound and determined to get it out\u2026 well , sometime this year , for sure . i really think it\u2019s a great album ( although i may be just a little biased ) and i sure hope everybody will think it\u2019s been worth the wait .\ntiffany \u201cpretty fly for a shicksa\u201d baxendell of clairton , pa asks : every time i hear \u201calbuquerque\u201d i laugh out loud . how did you handle what all that screaming does to your voice while you\u2019re recording an album ?\ni don\u2019t think so . the fact is , it\u2019s the parodies that \u201csell\u201d the album to the bulk of the population , so i think it would behoove me to keep a healthy mix of the parodies and originals .\n1995 \u2013golden guitar for female vocalist of the year with \u201cgirls night out\u201d . mo award wins female country performer of the year . victorian country music awards wins female vocal of the year . the album \u201cthe flame\u201d achieves gold status .\ni don\u2019t have the most current information on me , but as of 1 / 17 / 97 the ranking of my albums from best - selling to worst - selling is as follows : bad hair day , even worse , in 3d , dare to be stupid , off the deep end , alapalooza , \u201cweird al\u201d yankovic , polka party , greatest hits , greatest hits vol . ii , the food album , the uhf soundtrack , the tv album , permanent record .\ni was just very upset at the time over the fact that scotti bros . was putting out this cheesy compilation against my wishes and better judgment . they needed to make a certain amount of money that fiscal quarter , and they wanted a new weird al album , no matter what . their original concept for the album was even worse\u2026 they wanted to call it \u201cal unplugged\u201d \u2013 with me holding a bunch of unplugged kitchen appliances on the cover \u2013 but it wouldn\u2019t be a live recording , just a remix of the studio versions of the songs with most of the electronic instruments missing . i managed to talk them out of it , and into just doing \u201cthe food album , \u201d a concept i hated only slightly less .\nyou mean those crazy - quilt pants from the back cover of my first album ? well , even though they\u2019re still the height of fashion , they\u2019re heavy and hot . especially on stage . so now , they\u2019re just a cherished museum piece .\nokay , i think this is what happened : i had already written the originals for \u201calapalooza\u201d by the time we were finishing \u201coff the deep end . \u201d one of those originals was \u201ci was only kidding\u201d and i was rightly concerned that the line \u201ci really love you\u2026 not ! \u201d would be about as funny as \u201cwhere\u2019s the beef ? \u201d by the time 1993 rolled around . and since there\u2019s a ceiling on the number of songs i can put on an album , i decided to record iwok and save \u201cwaffle king\u201d for the next album . and i put \u201cwaffle king\u201d on the flip side of \u201csmells like nirvana\u201d single just in case there wasn\u2019t going to be a next album . ( hey , you never know in this business ! )\nadam barager of dartmouth , nova scotia , canada asks : hey al ! i just bought your \u201crunning with scissors\u201d album and i was wondering , did you make the read - me file for the movie clip yourself ? i found it quite funny .\ni don\u2019t think i\u2019ve ever recorded more songs than i had room for on an album \u2013 every song that i record makes it on . ( it usually costs several thousand dollars to record a song , so i try not to waste any ! )\nal nennig of new london , wisconsin asks : i just bought your second album \u201c\u2018weird al\u2019 yankovic in 3 - d\u201d and because it was reissued it doesn\u2019t have any liner notes inside . so i\u2019m confused on \u201cking of suede\u201d as to whether the background singers are saying \u201cis my size on sale\u201d or \u201cis my size avail ( able ) . \u201d i know , i know , i should have bought the album the day it came out but i kinda wasn\u2019t born yet . sorry . thanks a lot .\ngreg of youngstown , oh asks : i love the dead wax inscriptions on even worse , dare to be stupid , and your first album . are there any others and what exactly does \u201c100 , 000 , 000\u201d mean on even worse ? make more vinyl .\ni almost always record the lead vocals first . the only exception that comes to mind is \u201cit\u2019s all about the pentiums . \u201d i had pitched puff daddy on the parody idea , and by the time i finally got his official approval , we were already in the final studio sessions for \u201crunning with scissors\u201d ! it was such a last minute addition to the album that i had no choice but to record all the instrument tracks and background vocals first , just to buy me some time to come up with the lyrics . we were mixing the last few songs on the album by the time i finished writing the lyrics to \u201cpentiums , \u201d and i wound up recording the lead vocals just a couple days before the album had to be mastered . it\u2019s a good thing i work well under pressure !\ni wrote that in 1980 , but even by 1983 ( when my first album came out ) it felt a bit dated . also , we figured that billy wasn\u2019t very likely to give us his blessing on that one anyway , so we never even bothered asking .\njust the title . i\u2019m not sure how you got a copy of the muchmusic version in arizona \u2013 it was meant for canadian release only . we let muchmusic put their name on the album as part of a promotional deal we had with them at the time .\nwell , i think the concept of a tv album is every bit as ridiculous as the concept of a food album \u2013 but at least the record company was a whole lot nicer when they asked the second time ( i . e . , more groveling , less demanding ) . for what it\u2019s worth , i believe the scotti bros . used up all their \u201ccompilation options\u201d before they sold off my contract to volcano \u2013 so you probably won\u2019t be seeing any more \u201cgreatest hits\u201d packages until a reasonable amount of time has gone by .\nwell , we were going to call it \u201calapalooza : two videos based on songs from the album , and two other videos that really don\u2019t have anything to do with alapalooza but we thought you\u2019d appreciate having them on this collection anyway\u201d\u2026 but the retailers liked the shorter title better .\noh , don\u2019t you worry . we\u2019ve just been biding our time , slowly and meticulously planning for our huge denmark media blitz ! actually , my new record label is very much hoping to establish a stronger presence for me outside of north america once the new album comes out .\njohn turnbull of kona , hawaii asks : hey al ! so i\u2019ve been wondering . did you have an alternate album cover / title picked out before the entire issue arose with \u201cyou\u2019re pitiful\u201d ? any chance you\u2019ll ever show it to us ( if you had taken it already ) ?\ni met them at a party for the premiere for the movie \u201cbaseketball , \u201d and found out that we were mutual fans . i mentioned that i was writing a ska song for my new album , and they gladly accepted my invitation to lay down some tracks in the studio .\njordan d . white of naugatuck , ct asks : is the song \u201ci\u2019m so sick of you\u201d based on the sound of elvis costello\u2019s earlier records ? it reminds me of the album \u201cthis year\u2019s model , \u201d especially the bass part which sounds a lot like \u201cpump it up . \u201d\nwhat i believe you saw was an al - tv where i just took the original \u201crico suave\u201d video by gerardo and substituted my own music . i\u2019ve done that trick a few times \u2013 it\u2019s an ultra - cheap but somewhat effective way for me to get more album tracks heard on mtv !\nfrankly , i\u2019m a little embarrassed by the really early stuff , and i don\u2019t have any burning desire to flaunt my musical shortcomings by releasing those songs on an album . if you\u2019re really dying to find out what i sounded like as a teenager , i understand there\u2019s a \u201crarities\u201d tape floating around\u2026\ni don\u2019t think jim actually played on the first album \u2013 rick derringer was doing pretty much all the guitar work in the beginning . however , jim was playing live with us at the time and he was definitely part of the band , so we felt he should at least get a mention !\nfollowing the release of his first three studio albums , ' young man ' ( capitol records , 1990 ) , ' billy dean ' ( capitol records , 1991 ) and ' fire in the dark ' ( liberty records , 1993 ) , billy dean saw the release of a ' greatest hits ' album .\nken miller of philadelphia , pa asks : way back in 1985 , you showed a video on altv by a group called \u201cpancreas joe and the eskimo leftists . \u201d i love that song and i\u2019ve been obsessed with it since then \u2013 who was this group , and did they ever put out an album ?\nthe album was always going to be called straight outta lynwood and have some kind of gangsta imagery on it . i had decided on that even before i knew i was going to do a james blunt parody , but i thought it actually would have worked very well with \u201cyou\u2019re pitiful . \u201d i really liked the irony of having that kind of title and cover with such a toothless ballad for the lead parody\u2026 but as it turns out ( with the upcoming chamillionaire parody ) the cover has become unintendedly appropriate . for the record , all of the photographs for the album were taken on april 22 , 2006 by michael blackwell .\nback when frank sinatra was still around and doing his \u201cduets\u201d albums , i asked him if he would do a duet with me on my album \u2013 maybe do a new version of \u201cone more minute\u201d or something . ( hey , it doesn\u2019t hurt to ask . ) well , guess what . he said no .\nit takes between 3 and 5 hours , depending on the number of braids . i\u2019ve done it three times now ( the album cover shoot , the ama\u2019s and the new video ) and i really don\u2019t recommend it to anyone with a fragile scalp\u2026 it hurts ! it takes about half as long to untangle it .\nbilly dean ' s ' greatest hits ' ( liberty records , 1994 ) reached no . 29 on the billboard top country albums chart in 1994 , and no . 148 on the billboard top 200 albums chart in 1994 ; the album was certified ' gold ' by the recording industry association of america ( riaa ) .\nsounds to me like you got a first printing of the box set , which unfortunately contained the wrong version of \u201cmy bologna\u201d ( the debut album version , not the capitol records single version ) . if it\u2019s important to you to have the right version , you might consider trying to return and exchange it . sorry .\nthe soundtrack album has the long version , and the greatest hits version has the much shorter \u201csingle\u201d version that was remixed specially for the video ( mtv generally doesn\u2019t like to play 6 minute videos , and besides , they\u2019re a lot more expensive to make ) . i just thought fans would appreciate having both versions available .\nthere are a lot of fans out here who would love to see a live album & video from one ( or more ) of your tours . do you think you\u2019ll ever make us happy and release something like that ? pam ritchie ( speaking for many , many people who also yearn for a \u201clive\u201d al video ! )\nthe capitol records version is the original bathroom recording \u2013 the only instrument is the accordion . the album release version was done in the studio and features the whole band . on the \u201cpermanent record\u201d box set , the initial pressing went out with the incorrect version of \u201cmy bologna , \u201d which caused a great disturbance in the force .\nthe demento society has been doing their part by releasing some of my pre - record contract rarities on the doctor\u2019s annual basement tapes collections for the last few years . i think that way , the hard - core fans can hear how lousy i used to sound , and the run - of - the - mill fan won\u2019t be subjected to it . if a decent copy can be located , there should be a live - on - the - air early recording of \u201cschool cafeteria\u201d on the next edition . as far as songs from the weird al show , a soundtrack album is highly unlikely at this point , although i\u2019m considering throwing the theme song on the next album .\ncliff of somewhere around detroit , michigan asks : al , you usually only have a couple of videos for each album . why do six ( although i appreciate the extra work that you , the band and the behind - the - scenes people do so fans like me can watch more amazing videos than ever ) for straight outta lynwood ?\nit\u2019s a nice change of pace . i\u2019m actually quite amazed \u2013 it\u2019s like clark kent\u2026 i take off my glasses , and 90 % of the people have no idea who i am ! i\u2019m actually still debating about what to do when the next album comes out \u2013 do i continue to wear glasses even though i don\u2019t need them ? ? hmmm\u2026\narchbishop jason polland of santa barbara , ca asks : your first album is one of my favorites because , yes , the accordion is prevalent on every track . subsequent albums only have accordion in the polkas\u2026 why did you choose to downplay the instrument ? ( i\u2019m not trying to criticize or anything , i\u2019m just genuinely curious about your creative processes . )\njimmy was great , and it was a real thrill for me getting to know him . i think he was getting kinda tired of \u201cmacarthur park\u201d himself \u2013 when he heard my parody , he wrote me a letter saying , \u201cwell , this oughta bury that song once and for all ! \u201d i wound up actually performing the song with him on stage a couple times \u2013 once in new york and once at the roxy in los angeles . he was doing a concert , and near the end of the show he\u2019d launch into \u201cmacarthur park . \u201d after a couple bars he\u2019d pretend to forget the words\u2026 and then he\u2019d call me up out of the audience to sing my version ! he was the coolest \u2013 he even sent me a rubber dinosaur mask for christmas that year !\ni have very mixed feelings about it . on one hand , i\u2019m concerned that the rampant downloading of my copyright - protected material over the internet is severely eating into my album sales and having a decidedly adverse effect on my career . on the other hand , i can get all the metallica songs i want for free ! wow ! ! ! ! !\non bass virtuoso stuart hemm\u2019s 1st solo album \u201cradio free albemuth , \u201d there is a song called \u201ccountry music ( a night in hell ) . \u201d at the very end of the track , an extremely al - like voice yells , \u201chey ! play a polka ! \u201d i\u2019d like to know if that is really you , or just an amazing facsimile .\nin 2001 , billy dean joined suzy bogguss and twelve - year - old singer jillian arciero ( credited as jillian ) on ' please keep mom & dad in love ' , which reached no . 51 on the billboard hot country singles & tracks chart ; the track was issued on kenny rogers ' dreamcatcher records , but the track was never included on any album .\ni could work on an album forever , but like anything else of a creative nature , at a certain point you just have to \u201cgive up\u201d on it and let it live its own life . i can certainly feel empathy for how george wanted to re - do his earlier works . maybe someday i\u2019ll get around to doing \u201cin 3 - d \u2013 the special edition\u201d !\ni was strongly considering a title and cover concept based on star wars \u2013 i kind of liked \u201calbum one\u201d for the title , but nobody else did . basically , nobody could come up with a star wars - based title that we all could agree was clever or catchy enough , and everybody seemed to like \u201crunning with scissors , \u201d so we went with that instead .\nback when we thought the album was coming out in june , we were fully intending to have a tour starting in august . now , unfortunately , that\u2019s not going to happen . the plan at this point is for us to tour next summer \u2013 no matter what . i suppose it\u2019s possible that we\u2019ll hit the road before then , but i\u2019m sorry to say it\u2019s pretty unlikely .\nwe played the song ( \u201ctake me down\u201d ) at our previous cal poly show , but not this last time . for what it\u2019s worth , the original recording ( from 1978 , i believe ) is going to be on a local album called \u201cslo unplugged\u201d ( with benefits going to the homeless ) , and it will probably also be on the next dr . demento basement tapes collection .\nthere were inscriptions on most if not all of my vinyl releases . \u201c100 , 000 , 000\u201d was a reference to a story in the media about michael jackson , who apparently at the time was scrawling the number everywhere because he had set a personal goal to sell 100 , 000 , 000 copies of his \u201cbad\u201d album . so i figured that i might as well set the same goal for myself .\njohn chadwick of orlando , fl asks i recall back in the eighties when i first bought \u201cdare to be stupid\u201d on vinyl ( vinyl is a thing we used to buy our music on , kids . we called them records . ) i noticed that the phrase \u201cmores songs about tv and food\u201d was etched into the inner groove area . was this a reference to the talking heads album with a similar title ?\non tuesday 11 may 1999 , kenny rogers saw the release of ' she rides wild horses ' ( dreamcatcher records , 1999 ) ; the album included the billboard hot country single ' buy me a rose ' ( no . 1 for one week in may 2000 ) , which featured guest vocals from billy dean and alison krauss . the song also reached no . 40 on the billboard hot 100 pop music singles chart in 2000 .\nblair freeman of canton , il asks : i just got the new demento society newsletter in the mail that said it would have another rare cut of yours . i think you said at alcon \u201998 that research of a live recording of \u201cschool cafeteria\u201d from the doctor\u2019s show was being done . ever consider releasing a new demo rather than an old one as a sort - of \u201csneak peak\u201d for the demented devotees from the new album ?\ncbs had absolutely insisted on putting new song parodies in the weird al show , so my concession was doing the \u201cfirestarter\u201d parody ( \u201clousy haircut\u201d ) . i think it\u2019s pretty funny , but it\u2019s meant to be a quick visual gag \u2013 i don\u2019t think the joke would sustain for much longer than about thirty seconds , and it just wouldn\u2019t be as funny without the accompanying video . therefore , don\u2019t expect to see it on the next album\nnowadays , i only use it on original songs where i feel an accordion is appropriate , and on parody songs where i feel an accordion is extremely in appropriate ( for comic effect ) \u2026 and of course , on the polka medleys . i\u2019m not really downplaying the accordion at all \u2013 i usually feature the accordion on three or four songs every album , which is three or four more accordion - based songs than most top 40 albums have !\nwe weren\u2019t able to finish that video until just a couple weeks before the scheduled release of the album . i would have included that video if i could have , but to do so would have meant delaying the release of \u201cstraight outta lynwood\u201d by a couple months , and obviously i wanted to get the album out as soon as possible ( before the parodies got too dated ) . of course , the video is available on itunes ( in fact , it was the # 1 best - selling music video for a couple months ! ) and i\u2019m hoping it will also be available on some kind of dvd compilation in the future . actually , i can\u2019t wait until hd - dvd or bluray discs are more prevalent in the marketplace \u2013 most people have only seen the video in low res on myspace or on you tube , and as i\u2019ve said before , we shot the thing in hd\u2026 it looks gorgeous !\noddly enough , we were underwater . in fact , we were in the very same swimming pool ( in pasadena , california ) where the cover of nirvana\u2019s \u201cnevermind\u201d album was shot ( with the swimming baby , remember ? ) it wasn\u2019t easy \u2013 the camera crew had all this scuba gear on , and the guys in the band could only hold their breath for three or four minutes at a time before they started complaining about \u201cneeding oxygen . \u201d sheesh .\nfor one thing , getting permission for an audio recording and getting permission for a video are two different things ( we had not secured the \u201csynch rights . \u201d ) secondly , we were somewhat limited in our video budget , so we can\u2019t always do as many videos as we\u2019d like from an album . and perhaps most importantly , i thought that a video for \u201caddicted to spuds\u201d would essentially be one joke \u2013 and you saw it in the uhf video .\nyeah , you\u2019re absolutely right . it\u2019s a completely dead issue \u2013 people stopped illegally downloading songs off the internet years ago , and the riaa is no longer taking legal action against p2p sites or criminalizing people who share files . what was i thinking ? thanks for setting me straight . by the way , don\u2019t forget to e - mail neil young and ask him why he\u2019s still writing songs about iraq on his new album . i mean , come on\u2026 that war is so 2003 !\ni used it on the road for the bad hair tour \u2013 it\u2019s the red one that i play during \u201cbiggest ball of twine . \u201d it\u2019s great \u2013 i can make the accordion sound like just about anything i want ( during that song , i used an ordinary piano sound , but the possibilities are endless ) . i used that same accordion acoustically for one of the songs on the new album , and i\u2019m sure it\u2019ll be in all its midi glory on the next tour .\num\u2026 okay\u2026 the last time i was in australia ( 1989 , i think ) , i was doing promotion for my movie \u201cuhf\u201d ( which was released there as \u201cthe vidiot from uhf\u201d ) . since running with scissors seems to be doing so well there ( a top 20 album the last time i checked ! ) \u2013 and since we\u2019ve always wanted to tour outside of north america ( which to this date we\u2019ve never done ) \u2013 we\u2019ll be making every effort to bring the tour there sometime next millennium .\nat the time , everybody thought \u201cyoda\u201d was just a cool album track , not a potential single . after all , \u201cthe empire strikes back\u201d was already five years old when \u201cdare to be stupid\u201d came out , and \u201clola\u201d was fifteen years old \u2013 so the bulk of the video budget went toward the then - current madonna parody . nobody could have guessed what a perennial favorite \u201cyoda\u201d was to become . ( plus , it would have been legally difficult and very expensive to do a decent video for it . )\ni wanted to emulate nirvana , who also had a song following ten minutes of silence at the end of their \u201cnevermind\u201d album . but i also thought it would be a great practical joke to make the \u201csong\u201d a six - second burst of the most anxiety - provoking sounds imaginable , thereby scaring people out of their minds . we actually spent a lot of time recording and mixing that \u2013 adding feedback , fingernails on chalkboards , etc . we wanted to create the most annoying six seconds of audio ever recorded .\n\u201ci\u2019ll repair for you\u201d was never officially approved , and is destined to be a concert - only song . \u201ctheme from spy hard\u201d was already released on the \u201cgump\u201d single , and also seems way too dated to include on the next album . \u201cthe ballad of kent marlow\u201d was done specially for the \u201csafety patrol\u201d tv movie , and it would make very little sense out of context . however , i would say \u201cthe weird al show theme\u201d is a definite contender , and has a decent chance of showing up on my next release .\nwhenever i do an album , video or film , during the entire process i\u2019m looking for mistakes , weak points and glitches . i\u2019m never absolutely 100 % happy with anything i do , but after a while , you just have to stop and declare something \u201cdone . \u201d the problem with this whole process is , even after a project is finished , for a long time afterwards all i can hear are the \u201cmistakes . \u201d it usually takes quite a while before i can really enjoy watching or listening to something that i\u2019ve done .\nfrom all reports , he wasn\u2019t that thrilled . at one point we were considering doing a video for that song , and we inquired if jerry would be in it . we sent him a rough mix of the song while we were still in the studio finishing up the album . before he had heard the song , he seemed excited about the prospect of being in a weird al video , but after hearing the lyrics , he balked , saying that the song was just too \u201cnegative\u201d towards the show , and that he didn\u2019t want to associate himself with it . oh well .\ni am extremely grateful for your support , no matter which format you choose to legally obtain my music in , so you should do whatever makes the most sense for you personally . but since you asked\u2026 i actually do get significantly more money from cd sales , as opposed to downloads . this is the one thing about my renegotiated record contract that never made much sense to me . it costs the label nothing for somebody to download an album ( no manufacturing costs , shipping , or really any overhead of any kind ) and yet the artist ( me ) winds up making less from it . go figure .\ni would have to say probably not , although you never know what my wacky record company might insist on someday . the food medley in particular would be nearly impossible to get legal clearance for ( because , among other reasons , it contains a few \u201cunauthorized\u201d parodies ) . the other songs performed live in concert stay pretty close to the original arrangements , and i think there\u2019s more than enough al compilations floating around already , so i\u2019d probably veto the idea of a live album . ( of course , if mtv ever wanted to do a weird al unplugged , i might have to reconsider . ) in the meantime , go ahead and bootleg the shows \u2013 just don\u2019t let me catch you !\nyes and no . in principle i don\u2019t need permission , but if i paid everybody their full royalty rate for songs in the medley , i would wind up losing money on each album ! so each and every songwriter needs to agree to only take their rightful share of the royalties ( meaning , if a green day song takes up 11 % of the medley , then green day will only get 11 % of the songwriting royalties for that one song ) . we can\u2019t make exceptions because it\u2019s a \u201cfavored nations\u201d deal , meaning that if one person gets the full amount , everybody gets the full amount . obviously , a whole lot of artists have been good sports about this \u2013 but it\u2019s a mountain of paperwork every time i do a medley .\nnickelback was nice enough to give their permission for me to use their song \u201cphotograph\u201d in the latest polka medley . i typically get clearances for the songs in the medley before i actually arrange it\u2026 and when i was putting \u201cpolkarama ! \u201d together , i just couldn\u2019t find a way to incorporate the nickelback song into it where it didn\u2019t sound wedged in or tacked on \u2013 so unfortunately i had to leave it off . you may notice that i also mentioned t pain in the \u201cspecial thanks\u201d \u2013 similarly , he had given his blessing for me to do a parody of one of his songs . at the last minute , i decided against recording the song for the album , but if you come to one of my live shows this summer , you may hear a snippet of it somewhere in the medley\u2026\nslava & leonard , joseph & james - - one super group , two sets of siblings , and four internationally acclaimed musicians : this brotherly collaboration displays sibling revelry at its best . regarded as two of australia ' s finest classical guitarists , slava and leonard grigoryan join joseph tawadros , master of the oud , and james tawadros , world - class percussionist specialising on the req , an egyptian tambourine , to perform a repertoire that crosses cultural and stylistic barriers\u2026 from world music , to jazz , to classical and traditional . a must - have album , for all ! track listing : anubis journey ten ten req solo \u2013 freo intro freo sahara blackbird moon beam lucca performers / instruments : slava grigoryan \u2013 classical guitar , guitar synth leonard grigoryan \u2013 classical , electric and 12 string guitars joseph tawadros \u2013 oud , violin james tawadros \u2013 bendir , cajon , req\ncamille saint - saens was one of the finest french composers of the 19th and early 20th centuries . the pieces on this double cd span the period 1863 - 1910 and are a musical snapshot of an age of elegance and style . from the well - known and well - loved \u201cthe swan\u201d to the lesser - known gem \u201cthe muse and the poet\u201d , this album shows saint - saens\u2019 mastery of the piano trio form . track listing : saint - sa\u00ebns cd1 piano trio no . 2 in e minor , op . 92 piano trio in e - flat major , after septet , op . 65 la muse et le po\u00e8te ( the muse and the poet ) , op . 132 le cygne ( the swan ) , from le carnaval des animaux ( the carnival of the animals ) cd2 piano trio no . 1 in f major , op . 18 cello sonata no . 1 in c minor , op . 32 violin sonata no . 1 in d minor , op . 75 the australian trio : donald hazelwood violin fenella gill cello michael brimer piano\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\na musical collaboration three st saviour ' s primary school students would never have dreamt of happening has taken one step closer to becoming a reality .\nwe talked about how much we all love singing and how thrilled we are to be a part of making a cd that will raise money to help other kids ,\nchoir captain rhiannon mcveigh said .\nthe funds raised through the sale of the cd will be donated to catholic mission ' s work for children , the royal flying doctor service and st vincent ' s hospital ' s toowoomba children ' s ward .\nmomentum for the project is growing and we are looking forward to gaining further support and sponsorship from local businesses ,\nhe said .\nas her mother struggled with the everyday battles of dementia , janelle mary knight was siphoning a total of $ 26 , 000 out of her pension behind her back .\n\u00a9 toowoomba newspapers pty ltd 2018 . unauthorised reproduction is prohibited under the laws of australia and by international treaty .\nwe are updating our terms of service , privacy policy , and cookie and internet advertising policy effective may 25 , 2018 ! 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", "topic": 26}], "title": "credorax", "paragraphs": ["press release : credorax : credorax appoints joshua r . floum as chairman of the board of directors\ncredorax is an entirely new breed of acquirer focused specifically on the ecommerce arena . credorax ' s headquarters is located in southborough , massachusetts . igal rotem is the ceo of credorax . credorax ' s latest funding round was a growth for $ 40m on sep 2013 . credorax ' s main competitors are chase paymentech , payoneer and wells fargo . credorax has 78 followers on owler .\ncredorax posted a video\nmeet credorax at money20 / 20 vegas 2016 - koen vanpraet , chief . . .\non youtube\nowler has collected 15 screenshots of credorax ' s website since may 2014 . the latest credorax website design screenshot was captured in jun 2018 .\ncredorax currently has 820 fans on facebook . as of february 2015 credorax had 441 fans . that ' s a 85 percent increase in 3 years\ncredorax currently has 1 , 495 followers on twitter . as of december 2013 credorax had 883 followers . that ' s a 69 percent increase in 4 years\nsince credorax was founded in 01 / 2007 , it has participated in 3 rounds of funding . in total credorax has raised $ 80 . 0m . credorax ' s last funding round was on sep 2013 for a total of $ 40 . 0m\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at credorax , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the credorax company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at credorax .\ncredorax provides online payment processing and acquiring bank services for a diverse range of online merchants .\ncredorax is an entirely new breed of acquirer focused specifically on the ecommerce arena . credorax was founded in 01 / 2007 . credorax ' s headquarters is located in southborough , massachusetts , usa 01772 . it has raised 80 . 0m in 3 rounds . the latest round . . .\nabout credorax : credorax\u2019s smart acquiring solutions are based on its proprietary payment platform , epowertm ; a unified transaction processing & acquiring platform built to optimise the payment and acquiring lifecycle process for multi - channel retail environments . for more information please visit urltoken or follow on twitter @ credorax .\n\u00a92001 - 2018 all rights reserved . credorax is a registered trademark . privacy policy terms of use\ncredorax is licensed in all eu member states and , like payvector , is fully pci dss compliant .\npayoneer is credorax ' s # 2 rival . payoneer was founded in 2005 in new york , new york . payoneer competes in the diversified financial services industry . payoneer generates $ 170m more revenue than credorax .\n( the paypers ) credorax , a payment technologies company , increased its wargaming processing volume by . . .\n( the paypers ) credorax , a global technology company specialized in merchant acquiring , has unveiled t . . .\nlondon , may 9 , 2016 - payment service provider computop and global merchant acquiring bank credorax h . . .\ncredorax fills the need for merchants and companies wishing to \u2018reach out\u2019 and sell overseas . by doing that credorax opens the door also to euro players wishing to extend to the japan market , as the cross border traffic flows both ways .\n( the paypers ) credorax , a european licensed merchant acquiring bank , has recently entered into a part . . .\n( the paypers ) computop , a payment service provider , has partnered with credorax , a merchant acquiring . . .\nchase paymentech is one of credorax ' s top competitors . chase paymentech was founded in 1985 , and its headquarters is in dallas , texas . chase paymentech competes in the mortgage finance field . chase paymentech has 18 more employees than credorax .\ncredorax ' s smart acquiring & nextgen payment processing makes accepting payments simpler , safer and more cost effective than ever before .\ncredorax has 200 employees and offices in malta , london , tokyo , tel aviv in addition to its offices in southborough .\n( the paypers ) creditcall , an omnichannel payment gateway and emv kernel provider , and credorax , a fin . . .\nboston , april 13 , 2016 - credorax today released the results of its first year as a merchant acquirin . . .\n( the paypers ) credorax , a global merchant acquiring bank , and altapay , a global payment management pr . . .\nawarded \u201cbest merchant acquirer\u201d of 2014 , credorax specifically caters to the needs of e - commerce and m - commerce merchants .\nwells fargo is a top competitor of credorax . wells fargo is a public company that was founded in san francisco , california in 1852 . wells fargo operates in the mortgage finance industry . wells fargo has 262 , 505 more employees vs . credorax .\nin november 2014 , moduslink and credorax entered a strategic alliance . how does moduslink ` s value proposition fit into your strategy ?\ncredorax on twitter :\nnew partnership between @ alibabagroup and metro group expands availability of european products to chinese market . urltoken\n\u2022 b \u2013 credorax likes to cooperate with providers that give a full end - to - end and global ecommerce solution to merchants . we particularly believe that moduslink\u2019s e - business and supply chain full management along with the credorax global coverage complement each other perfectly .\nso far , credorax is in 28 countries including japan , where the company received its license just this quarter . the next step for credorax will be to receive its us license , which should be happening before the end of the year , according to nachman .\ncredorax has employees and is the ninth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 10 , 258 .\nboston , nov . 4 , 2015 - credorax , a global merchant acquiring bank and altapay , a global payment manag . . .\ncredorax ' s portfolio of technology solutions are specifically designed to enhance business success , providing flexibility and scalability , to both partners and merchants .\nbecome a credorax partner and enjoy flexible commercial models , customised processing setup and a wide range of value - added business services & tools .\ncredorax is a leading provider of smart acquiring solutions enabled by next generation technology . tweeting # fintech # payments # finserv # ecommerce # paytech\ncredorax ' s revenue is the fourth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 3 . 2b .\nboston , ma - - ( marketwired - sep 24 , 2014 ) - credorax , the digital merchant acquirer , today announced t . . .\ncredorax posted a video\nmoney 20 / 20 europe 2016 . day 3 . x - border e - commerce barriers and opportunities\non youtube\n\u201ccredorax brings a unique combination of international acquiring coupled with technical agility , \u201d said greg worch , senior vice president of ecommerce sales at vantiv . \u201cour alliance with credorax allows our customers to expand into global markets , while working directly with vantiv for integration , reporting , and servicing . \u201d\ncredorax brings a unique combination of international acquiring coupled with technical agility ,\nsaid greg worch , senior vice president of ecommerce sales at vantiv .\nour alliance with credorax allows our customers to expand into global markets , while working directly with vantiv for integration , reporting , and servicing .\npayvector - credorax merchants will receive the best in online security and safety , ensuring optimal business growth and minimal losses . with payvector\u2019s quality customer care and credorax\u2019s end - to - end nextgen acquiring and onboarding systems , your merchant account and payment gateway will be set up with maximum speed and efficiency !\narvato financial solutions , a leading global financial services provider , today announced that it has chosen credorax , the digital merchant acquiring bank , as an acquirer .\nadditionally , credorax will help vantiv\u2019s customers overcome the obstacles of cross - border fees , taxes , regulations , supply chain issues , and payment technology integration .\ni applied through other source . the process took 1 + week . i interviewed at credorax ( tel aviv - yafo ( israel ) ) in august 2013 .\ncredorax provides online payment processing & acquiring bank services under one roof , to a diverse range of online merchants worldwide . credorax provides superior customer experience backed by next generation technology . its customers enjoy seamless integration of its payment services , excellent rates , high transaction approval rates and a wide range of value - added customer services .\nadditionally , credorax will help vantiv ' s customers overcome the obstacles of cross - border fees , taxes , regulations , supply chain issues , and payment technology integration .\nwe see credorax as a key strategic partner because they demonstrate dedicated support and a clear understanding of both the market and the needs of card payment providers , said bill thomson , managing director of acceptacard . \u201cwe are impressed by credorax ' s technical capabilities and value their modern online approach to customer management , which aligns exactly with our own .\nglobal merchant acquiring bank , credorax , is enabling vantiv\u2019s us customers to expand their international e - commerce opportunities . this agreement extends the reach of vantiv\u2019s merchants to 34 countries and multiple currencies .\nthe world of ecommerce gets more competitive every day , so it is becoming essential for online u . s . merchants to broaden their reach internationally , noted rod katzfey , vice president of business development and sales at credorax .\nwe look forward to collaborating with vantiv , as the validation from such a well - respected payments company is important for credorax and the industry challenges we address .\norchestrate international e - commerce payments . credorax\u2019s technology makes it simpler for online merchants to accept transactions from buyers outside their domestic market . it just raised another $ 40 million in a round that includes new backer columbus nova technology partners and previous investor blumberg capital . ( that makes $ 130 million so far . ) its service supports 28 countries , but credorax faces massive competitors , including first data . techcrunch\nalon eliya bigler is head of strategic sales programs at credorax , leading and mentoring the company ' s apac sales teams , spearheading the company ' s pos and mpos strategies and managing new strategic partnerships .\nthe saxo payments banking circle provides a seamless conduit for bank transfers in multiple currencies anywhere in the world . in order to enhance its acquiring services , credorax has partnered with saxo payments to expedite the receipt of merchant funding within minutes of clearing . as a pure - play acquirer this is an important benefit for credorax\u2019s psp partners who want to offer and ensure their merchants receive funding in a short timeframe .\ncredorax brings this innovation to the table and as we continue to expand globally , we will always continue to do what we do best : specialise in creative yet \u2018tailor made\u2019 technological solutions in the acquiring space .\nas a credorax partner , you ' ll enjoy flexible engagement models , customised processing setup , value - added business services and proactive merchant account monitoring among many other benefits that only a digital acquirer can provide .\nunlike other acquirers which are mostly traditional banks , credorax is a technological company turned into a financial institution . therefore we bring innovation to everything we do , including creating the first global single and unified payment platform .\nlondon , uk - november 16 , 2016 - credorax , a european licensed merchant acquiring bank , today announced that it has recently entered into a strategic partnership with acceptacard limited , a leading uk merchant services provider .\nearlier in 2014 , credorax received a license from japan ' s ministry of finance for its cross - border payments platform . in your opinion , what\u2019s needed for ( cross - border ) ecommerce success across this country ?\nthrough its smart acquiring solution , credorax provides partners and customers with a single , unified and automated global - domestic platform for efficient and cost - optimised acquiring complemented by value - added business tools and dedicated customer care .\nthrough tailored , flexible business and commercial models , digital merchant onboarding , custom partner reporting and a wide range of other value - added business tools , with credorax for ecommerce , partners can serve their merchants faster and better .\nsince the company\u2019s launch in 2008 , credorax has been working with national governments to comply with all relevant financial regulations , so that retailers can use the company as its acquiring bank no matter where in the world they are .\nanders la cour , chief executive officer for saxo payments , added : \u201cour web - based banking platform allows businesses to make transfers in real - time , at a fraction of the cost of traditional banking services . these benefits make the saxo payments banking circle a logical solution for acquirers like credorax . we look forward to working closely with credorax to help them deliver more benefits for their merchants , with favourable rates on foreign exchanges and transfers . \u201d\nlondon , 9 th september 2015 \u2013 saxo payments today announces that credorax , the global digital merchant acquiring bank , joins first data , tuxedo money solutions , valitor and allied wallet , as a partner in the saxo payments banking circle . credorax , with a focus on the e - commerce and m - commerce sectors , has joined the innovative new community created by saxo payments , to deliver enhanced benefits for its payment service provider partners and merchant customers .\nigal is a seasoned serial high - tech entrepreneur and executive . prior to joining credorax , he co - founded powerdsine ( nasdaq : pdsn ) , serving as the company\u2019s ceo and as a member of its board of directors .\ncommenting on the new partnership with saxo payments , aviram shemer , credorax cfo , said : \u201cwe want to give our merchants the best service . it needs to be fast and scalable , which is why we chose saxo payments . we\u2019re currently doubling our processing volume year - on - year and need to ensure we have the best systems in place to sustain that growth , whilst meeting the same high standards our merchants have come to expect from credorax . \u201d\nwelcome to smart acquiring ! credorax is an entirely new breed of acquirer , focused specifically on the ecommerce arena . this means that we ' ve developed all of our payment processing services with you , the online merchant , in mind !\nat credorax , you ' ll find that we really do understand our partners ' needs . that ' s why we ' ve taken all of the labour out of acquiring . we ' ve also done away with all the paperwork .\nfounded in 2007 by technology experts , credorax is one of the world ' s first hi - tech companies to become a principal member of visa europe and mastercard and a financial institution licensed under the psd ( payment services directive ) .\naviram brings to credorax vast experience and high - level management skills . prior to joining the company , he served as cfo of aladdin knowledge systems ( nasdaq : aldn ) , where he played a significant role in its merger with safenet holding .\nif you enjoy being a part of a team , yet know how to shine on your own ; if you are inspired by the thought of helping to provide a nextgen service used by leading online businesses worldwide \u2014 you ' ll fit right in at credorax .\ncharlon brings to credorax extensive financial services experience , primarily in corporate finance , retail banking , capital markets and structured finance . he has extensive skills in accounting , financial risk management , project planning and management , gained during his time working at various multinational organisations .\ncredorax is an acquirer that specifically focuses on supporting merchants in the e - commerce and m - commerce arenas , which means their approach to supporting your business is far more modern and cost - effective than most other merchant account providers in the uk and europe .\nand credorax has raised nearly $ 130 million to support that vision . the last round , a $ 40 million investment including the new backer columbus nova technology partners and previous investor blumberg capital , followed a previous $ 40 million round raised last august from ftv capital .\n\u2022 a \u2013 credorax is a \u2018pure play\u2019 acquirer and we prefer to remain the \u2018engine\u2019 behind the scenes , this enables us to support moduslink\u2019s offering without interfering with their ecommerce branding and business \u2013 which clearly they are experts at given their highly successful track record across the globe .\nthe top 10 competitors in credorax ' s competitive set are chase paymentech , payoneer , wells fargo , worldpay , bank of america , citigroup , jpmorgan chase , panoptica , ubs and capital one . together they have raised over 4 . 7b between their estimated 1 . 0m employees .\nacquiring with credorax is designed to be efficient , paperless and , of course , customised to your specific needs . that means that there will be no lengthy forms to fill out , no long onboarding processes and absolutely no fuss . just nextgen acquiring services designed to optimise your operational procedures and maximise your business growth .\nby contrast , giant competitors like first data have eight or nine platforms aimed for physical points of sale , and a hodge - podge of legacy systems in different countries around the world . traditional brick and mortar vendors , or stores that only sell items in one country are not credorax\u2019s target , according to nachman .\nprior to joining credorax , sharon served as vice president of human resources at powerdsine ( nasdaq : pdsn ) , a world leader in power over ethernet technology . before that , she served as an independent consultant for several high - tech start - up companies , building recruitment procedures , employee orientation programs and organisational structures .\nvantiv , inc . ( nyse : vntv ) , a leading provider of payment processing services and technology for merchants and financial institutions of all sizes , and credorax , a global merchant acquiring bank , today announced a partnership that bolsters the capabilities of vantiv\u2019s merchants to serve global consumers via card - not - present channels .\nin 2014 , credorax solidified its place as the first , truly global \u2018smart\u2019 acquirer . the company earned this title after receiving a license to process payments in japan , making it a practicing bank in over 28 countries worldwide . this in itself is extremely innovative as we are currently the only \u2018pure play\u2019 acquirer to achieve this goal .\nmoshe brings with him over 15 years of entrepreneurship and innovation in both start - ups and large corporates . previously credorax ' s chief revenue officer , and before that , chief marketing officer , moshe spearheaded the company ' s sales , branding and go - to - market strategy , leveraging his vast experience in sales , marketing , business development and product knowledge .\ncincinnati and boston , march 16 , 2016 \u2014 vantiv , inc . ( nyse : vntv ) , a leading provider of payment processing services and technology for merchants and financial institutions of all sizes , and credorax , a global merchant acquiring bank , today announced a partnership that bolsters the capabilities of vantiv ' s merchants to serve global consumers via card - not - present channels .\nto that end , credorax , is well positioned to serve these retailers and assist in both ; a ) understanding their complex omni - channel needs , and b ) providing these retailers with an omni - channel acquiring solution based on its own technology based platform as well as complementing that solution via its vast partnership network to better serve these retailers needs as they come to the fore .\npartnerships with leading payment providers like acceptacard , allow credorax to bring these unique services to uk merchants . acceptacard has cornered the market on providing attainable and affordable card processing services to thousands of businesses , both offline and online . in 2013 acceptacard was recognised for its industry contribution to this market , by winning two industry awards for urltoken - the first pay as you go , multichannel service .\nadditionally , vantiv\u2019s clients will have access to a global acquiring platform , meaning a seamless customer experience , key network and banking relationships that translate into fewer contractual hurdles , and easy onboarding . by partnering with credorax , vantiv is also enabling its u . s . customers to reach international markets that previously posed regulatory , cultural , and technological challenges , resulting in a faster track to innovation .\nwhat have been some of the main challenges credorax has had to face so far ? benjamin nachman : getting licenses across multiple global territories , as there are different steps that need to be taken in terms of legislation and compliance . specifically with mpos : the challenge is to educate the market on the need to pull together to create holistic vs . modular mpos solutions in order to move the market adoption quicker .\nprior to joining credorax , moshe was co - founder and vice president of marketing & product at kaminario and before that , vice president of enterprise solutions at anobit technologies . previously , he was head of international sales & business development for the financial services segment at ibm ( nyse : ibm ) , solutions director at emc ( nyse : emc ) and director of business processes development at elbit systems ( nasdaq : eslt )\nwhat\u2019s next on the credorax roadmap ? benjamin nachman : in terms of market focus , we have our eyes set on japan as well as continuing our growth in the european market . specifically in japan we are working to gain domestic acquiring licensing in the region . as far as our presence in the mpos market is concerned , we are focused on continuing to partner with leading players in the space to provide a holistic mpos solution .\nacceptacard ' s impeccable reputation as one of the payment companies to truly understand and react to uk merchants ' business needs is what drew us to aligning with them in the first place and since entering this relationship it is clear that that they truly live up to this reputation ,\nsaid koen vanpraet , chief commercial officer of credorax .\nboth companies believe this is the beginning of a very long - term partnership , already expanding into additional business endeavours .\nas such , credorax has been invited to discuss our epower onboarding api . this exceptionally friendly , web - based onboarding api was developed especially for psps and their ecommerce & mcommerce merchants . the api enables fast and intuitive onboarding in an automated , secure environment , allowing for extremely quick mid setups \u2013 in most cases less than a few days . this ultimately leads to faster lead - to - cash for merchants , which is especially essential for small , micro and sole traders who can\u2019t afford even a day without processing .\nprior to joining credorax malta , charlon headed up the finance , operations , treasury and asset management departments at nemea bank , a dynamic start - up bank . he also acted as financial accountant at commbank europe ltd ( malta ) , a subsidiary of commonwealth bank of australia , before which he was assistant vice president at deutsche bank ag , new york , within the securitised products group . charlon has also worked for pricewaterhousecoopers , new york , in the banking and capital markets group , as well as for deloitte malta .\nat the recent cnp expo , card not present again sat down with online merchants who shared their views on e - commerce payments and fraud and what . . .\nfraud attacks against digital goods sites led the way in 2017 , contributing significantly to an overall rise in attack rates against online merchants . . .\nthe u . s . supreme court yesterday ruled that american express can prohibit its merchants from steering their customers to lower - cost payment cards . at . . .\nnew research from the minneapolis fed indicates that retailers are more concerned with fraud in their online channels than any other kind of fraud . . . .\nin addition to ongoing reporting on the industry , we produce resources merchants can leverage every day to make better business decisions .\nwhile alibaba - owned taobao and t - mall and tencent - owned urltoken dominate chinese e - commerce , a newer entrant is planning a u . s . ipo that observers . . .\nblack friday and cyber monday are the two biggest online shopping days of the year for u . s . merchants , and planning for those events is well underway . . .\nafter a string of payments - related acquisitions , paypal turned its attention back to fraud prevention this week when it acquired antifraud technology . . .\nthe information stolen most often in data breaches has led to an evolution in the fraud online merchants face , but a network intrusion affecting the . . .\nuse of the subscription model has exploded in recent years for physical products of all kinds . but , companies have been selling digital products . . .\na letter from visa to a committee of british parliament on tuesday revealed additional details of the outage experienced across europe by the card . . .\nin order to meet customer demand , quick service restaurants ( qsrs ) and fast casual restaurants are jumping into the mobile and card - not - present ( cnp ) . . .\np2p mobile payments in the u . s . began to take off when millennials started to use venmo as a verb to describe making a payment to another person . . .\nthe power of chinese e - commerce continued to assert itself this week when google acknowledged it will invest more than half a billion dollars in . . .\na standing - room session at a major retailer loss prevention convention in dallas this week showed how the lines between protecting physical and . . .\nglobal payments provider worldpay and french identity company idemia have launched a pilot in north america that hopes to popularize the use of debit . . .\nhow much can a liberal return policy cost e - commerce merchants in fraud ? for amazon it was more than $ 1 million over two years to one couple . u . s . . . .\nthe largest - ever capital raise will be used , in part , to expand the global reach of an online payments company . ahead of an expected 2019 initial . . .\nretail e - commerce in india will grow 31 percent this year to $ 32 . 7 billion , according to research by emarketer . while the overall number currently . . .\nmerchants have been aware for some time that fraudsters have been attacking them in growing numbers at the account level through account takeover and . . .\nthe excitement surrounding frictionless payments\u2014pioneered by sharing apps like uber , but also including voice - enabled payments through digital . . .\nas the subscription model makes more inroads in e - commerce , declines due to the expiration or reissue of credit cards are becoming a more significant . . .\nit\u2019s no surprise that fraud continues to grow in the card - not - present ( cnp ) economy . the big surprise is the complacency that still hangs like a . . .\njust as the work week was winding down in europe on friday , many visa cardholders across the continent were unable to use their cards . at the height . . .\ne - commerce in australia grew 18 . 7 percent to $ 21 . 3 billion ( usd 17 . 7 billion ) in 2017 , a record for online spending in the nation of around 24 . . .\nthe size , structure , technology and measurement of fraud departments vary widely across the e - commerce industry , and many times that\u2019s because a . . .\ncard not present\u00ae , cnp expo\u00ae , the cnp report\u00ae is a registered trademark of relx inc . | urltoken\nwe use cookies to operate this website and to improve its usability . full details of what cookies are , why we use them and how you can manage them can be found by reading our privacy & cookies page . please note that by using this site you are consenting to the use of cookies .\nthis website is a part of perspective publishing limited , registered in england no 2876166 . by using this website you agree to our cookie policy and privacy policy .\ngood morning , data sheet readers ! apple pay is barely one week old , but more than one million cards have been activated , making it the leading mobile payment system in the united states . plus : more businesses are taking a cue from digital application catalogs like the apple app store and google play . they are organizing corporate mobile and cloud services into enterprise \u201capp stores . \u201d why , you ask ? read today\u2019s faq to find out .\napple pay explodes , alipay linkup possible . more than 1 million apple pay \u201ccards\u201d were activated in the first 72 hours of the service launch , apple ceo tim cook told attendees of a wall street journal technology conference monday evening . \u201cwe are already no . 1 , \u201d he said . \u201cwe are more than the total of the other guys . \u201d this despite high - profile decisions by cvs and rite aid to turn off the service , because they are committed to a competitive alternative . besides , there\u2019s another potentially huge supporter waiting in the wings : alibaba founder jack ma wants to integrate his alipay service with apple pay . fortune\namd hires dell executive to lead enterprise strategy . \u201chyperscale\u201d computing expert forrest norrod , who most recently was general manager for dell\u2019s server business , now manages engineering and sales for the chipmaker\u2019s enterprise , embedded and \u201csemi - custom\u201d microprocessors . he reports to new amd ceo lisa su .\ncarriers could face $ 10 million fines for lax security . the fcc alleges that terracom and yourtel america put names , addresses , and social security numbers for more than 305 , 000 consumers at risk through inadequate data protection . its proposed penalties are meant to ensure telecommunications companies honor the \u201cpublic trust\u201d and could set a new precedent for how data breaches are considered by the government . eweek\namazon web services hires former dow jones tech chief . stephen orban\u2019s position as head of enterprise strategy is a newly created one . he\u2019s in charge of ensuring better interconnections between aws\u2019s cloud services and the legacy servers , storage , and networking technology that resides in traditional corporate data centers . gigaom\nnetapp\u2019s strengthens backup , management stories . it will pay $ 80 million to buy riverbed technology\u2019s steelstore technology , which backs up enterprise storage hardware to cloud services ( it supports all the market - leading providers ) . also on tap this week : netapp is disclosing several product updates that make it simpler to manage \u201chybrid\u201d data environments spread between private corporate data centers and public cloud services . plus , it is tightening relations with amazon web services and ibm\u2019s softlayer division .\ntargeted attacks on the rise . at least 12 % of organizations considered in a new survey by security company kaspersky labs survey suffered one cyberattack during the past 12 months specifically intended for them ( rather than launched more broadly ) . that\u2019s up from 9 % in 2013 . plus , ibm is the latest company to introduce a security analytics service meant to detect this sort of activity . zdnet\ne - sign on the dotted line . want to make sure that talented new recruit your business wants to hire signs on with your team more quickly ? human resources software company workday is adding support for adobe systems\u2019s echosign electronic signatures to speed hiring approvals and employee onboarding . zdnet\nwhere\u2019s that object ? enterprise storage swiftstack just raised $ 16 million in series b funding led by openview venture partners , bringing its total to $ 23 . 6 million . swiftstack\u2019s technology organizes unstructured data ( think photos or songs or documents ) into \u201cobjects\u201d that make them simpler to manage . for perspective , object storage is the foundation of amazon\u2019s s3 service . ) swiftstack\u2019s customers include disney , hewlett - packard , and time warner cable .\nmost smartphone or tablet owners are familiar with the process of downloading mobile apps from online catalogs such as google play or apple\u2019s app store . that\u2019s why more businesses are embracing a similar model as a method of simplifying management , disseminating updates , and controlling access to cloud services and mobile apps .\nso - called \u201centerprise app stores\u201d give employees the freedom to download software they need for their job without having to pester someone within the corporate it organization . at the same time , they allow more control over that\u2019s used . research firm gartner estimates that by 2017 , at least one - quarter of businesses will use them to deliver software .\n\u201cwhen successful , they can increase the value delivered by the application portfolio and reduce the associated risks , license fees and administration expenses , \u201d says gartner analyst ian finley .\nthree of the more vocal software companies tackling this segment are apperian in boston , appdirect in san francisco , and flexera software in itasca , ill . since 2009 , apperian\u2019s technology has been used to deliver more than 1 million enterprise app downloads . flexera works with about 80 , 000 companies , mostly related to its long history in software licensing technology and services . appdirect ( backed by peter thiel\u2019s mithril capital ) is at the center of a high - profile human resources application marketplace being assembled by adp .\none early adopter of the enterprise app store concept is financing and leasing company de lage linden ( dll ) , which uses apperian\u2019s technology . it had several rationales , starting with its need to create standardized processes for downloads . it is arming its sales partners with mobile apps that can be used to generate quotes in the field .\n\u201cif you have multiple apps that you\u2019re considering , you want to make sure you have a consistent method for deploying them , \u201d says scott phelps , dll\u2019s vice president of global e - business operations . \u201chaving an app catalog is something that allows you to do that . \u201d\ndll also expects to use its technology for securing the data collected with its mobile apps ( rather than allowing the data to \u201clive\u201d on the mobile device ) and for gathering feedback about which features are used most frequently . \u201cthe ability to collect reviews and gather information about usage is very helpful , \u201d phelps says .\nreport : heavy tax burden could weigh down digital progress . did you know that bangladesh adds 57 . 8 % to information and communications technologies ( ict ) and services above its 15 % var ? indeed , many emerging nations are impeding adoption of cellphones , computers and telecommunications with \u201cdiscriminatory\u201d tariffs and taxes on both consumers and businesses . of the 125 countries studied by the information technology & innovation foundation , 31 impose taxes of at least 5 % ; several add more than 20 % .\n\u201cnations impose discriminatory taxes and tariffs on ict goods and services for a variety of reasons , including the fact that they are relatively easy to tax and are seen as luxury goods , \u201d the washington - based research group notes . \u201cbut because ict taxes and tariffs limit growth , the net revenue benefits from taxing ict goods and services are usually short - lived . \u201d\ntbm conference 2014 : manage the business of it . 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long csw global and csw europe conferences or a one - day csw summit in a city near you !\ncrowdsourcing week ( csw ) connects people with the latest ideas and best practices in crowdsourcing and crowd innovation globally . we help organisations to transition and thrive in the new economy through our worldwide conferences & summits , online educational programs , workshops and consultancy .\nconnecting the most innovative people , companies , and ideas from across all sectors , crowdsourcing week europe conference explores the new era of collaboration and innovation . get an unparalleled look at how crowdsourcing , crowdfunding and open innovation are changing the game across all industries .\nand finally , 100 % open enjoyed hosting a drinks reception at somerset house on wednesday evening bringing together our union network with crowdsourcing week delegates which was packed and also lots of fun .\nthis week we were delighted to welcome global crowdsourcing week to london for the first time . there were lots of interesting talks from the likes of robin chase talking about peer inc and peter bryant talking about crowdsourcing a new constitution for the uk , as well as talks and contributions many of 100 % open partners including crowdicity , chaordix , uscreates , better ventures , oi engine , and catalyx .\nthis session will touch on how to connect millions of underserved communities through crowdsourcing .\ntaking place from 20 - 24 april 2015 , the 3rd annual crowdsourcing week global ( csw global 2015 ) is the leading global conference on the collaborative business practices required to flourish in our increasingly connected world .\nan early believer in the potential of crowdsourcing , epi ludvik nekaj created ludvik + partners in 2008 , one of new york\u2019s hottest boutique virtual ad agencies built on a 100 % crowdsourcing model . the idea for something bigger took seed when ludvik + partners and collective bias organized the event , how crowdsourcing is changing the advertising business during internet week in 2011 . epi understood that engagement and knowledge transfer in this space could help organizations overcome their shortcomings and create real stakeholder value . the rest is history . crowdsourcing week was founded in 2012 and since then produced three flagship global conferences , organized crowdsourcing summits across three continents , and built excitement around a global movement .\nleaders to learn from is a project of education week , the nation ' s foremost source for k - 12 news and analysis .\njoin over 20 , 000 innovators worldwide receiving the latest crowdsourcing news and upcoming events .\nvuollerim by the arctic circle - a practical example of crowdsourcing and social village capital .\ncrowdsourcing week is committed to help organizations transition into a more open , connected , and socially productive society . we focus on how crowdsourcing can address the needs of today\u2019s leaders to bring about meaningful change . our big , ambitious goal is to get everyone thinking about collaborating with their stakeholders to create shared value .\ncrowdsourcing week is a global forum committed to educating decision makers on the power of the crowdsourcing ecosystem and the positive impact it can have on the brand and its stakeholders . we catalyze discussion and learning among enterprise - level executives , entrepreneurs , and financiers on best practices in the new crowd - driven era of business .\n11 : 20am | crowdsourcing has become a tool for innovation at nasa . here is how ?\nlearn how numerous small businesses and startups have used innovative crowdsourcing techniques to help their organisations grow .\n\u201cthis source of knowledge and best practices in the field of crowdsourcing inspired the project open warsaw . \u201d\nwelcome to crowdsourcing week . we empower leaders globally to push collaboration and innovation forward into the 21st century . as the global network and forum for the crowd economy , we connect people with the most groundbreaking ideas and best practices in crowdsourcing and crowd innovation . through our global conferences , consultancy and online education we help organisations to transition and thrive in the new economy .\nfrom around the world as they share their latest trends and techniques guiding the crowdsourcing economy . such sessions will allow you to set your company at the forefront of the next wave in decentralization and crowdsourcing . grab your\npeople drive change enabled by crowdsourcing technologies and platforms , not technology and platforms drive change enabled by people .\nguests \u2022 bethann berliner , senior researcher , wested \u2022 vickie reed , superintendent , murray county schools , chatsworth , ga . , and a 2015 education week leader to learn from\n\u201ccsw illuminated crowdsourcing in a special way and the possibilities of it\u2019s use in business , ngos and society . \u201d\nthe week opens with a festive reception where you can forge connections with some of crowdsourcing\u2019s brightest minds , while enjoying tasty beverages and hors d\u2019oeuvres . european commission vp maros sefcovic and csw founder epi ludvik nekaj will make remarks . this event is invitation - 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day conference explores the best practices in crowdsourcing and the collaborative economy that are fundamentally changing society , mindsets and possibilities across industries .\nahead of the crowdsourcing week europe 2016 conference ( 21 - 25 november , brussels ) , in the current context of the digital revolution with rapid change and disruption , diverse groups of people with institutional , corporate and entrepreneurial backgrounds engaged in lively discussions on the challenges \u2013 and opportunities \u2013 of organizations , cities , and societies in a digital age . this resulted in positioning papers around four core themes which you can download below .\ncrowdsourcing is the practice of engaging a \u2018crowd\u2019 or group for a common goal \u2014 often innovation , problem solving , or efficiency . it is powered by new technologies , social media and web 2 . 0 . crowdsourcing can take place on many different levels and across various industries . thanks to our growing connectivity , it is now easier than ever for individuals to collectively contribute \u2014 whether with ideas , time , expertise , or funds \u2014 to a project or cause . this collective mobilization is crowdsourcing .\nthis session will explore everything from how to frame tasks in the briefing stage , get creative professionals on board , and keep them motivated throughout a crowdsourcing project\u2019s lifecycle .\nin the september issue of pcma convene magazine . i , of course , love this article because i feature extensively in it . ( and , all the photos are mine ! ) massive kudos to barbara for quoting me accurately and clearly conveying my crowdsourcing philosophy , perhaps the most radical approach described , that of using crowdsourcing to determine sessions\nstories of brands , such as deloitte , nestle , and akzo nobel , that have employed crowdsourcing in their core activities and introduced this disruptive model to their company\u2019s dna .\nso , there you have a rich variety of the ways in which crowdsourcing is entering and affecting the world of events . which ways , if any , speak to you ?\ncrowdsourcing touches across all social and business interactions . it is changing the way we work , hire , research , make and market . governments are applying crowdsourcing to empower citizens and give a greater voice to the people . in science and health care , crowdsourcing can democratize problem solving and accelerate innovation . with education , it has the potential to revolutionize the system , just as crowdfunding is currently challenging traditional banking and investing processes . it\u2019s a 21st - century mindset and approach that can be applied in many areas and many ways to :\nthe csw global 2016 agenda covers actionable topics in crowdsourcing , collaborative innovation and crowdfunding that are increasingly required to thrive in the new economy . whether crowdsourcing is a term that\u2019s sparked your curiosity or a practice you use every day , the sessions will inspire you with new ideas , insights , and skills to understand and embrace the crowd economy into your organization .\nthe csw europe 2016 agenda covers actionable topics in crowdsourcing , collaborative innovation and crowdfunding that are increasingly required to thrive in the new economy . whether crowdsourcing is a term that\u2019s sparked your curiosity or a practice you use every day , the sessions will inspire you with new ideas , insights , and skills to understand and embrace the crowd economy into your organization .\nthe csw europe 2015 agenda covers actionable topics in crowdsourcing , collaborative innovation and crowdfunding that are increasingly required to thrive in the new economy . whether crowdsourcing is a term that\u2019s sparked your curiosity or a practice you use every day , the sessions will inspire you with new ideas , insights , and skills to understand and embrace the crowd economy into your organization .\na global stage for change - makers to present innovative solutions for the 21st century | join us for # cswglobal18 in washington d . c . oct . 24 - 28th # crowdsourcing\nthe csw europe 2016 program covers actionable topics in crowdsourcing , open innovation , the collaborative economy and crowdfunding that are increasingly rewriting the rules in every sector . whether crowdsourcing is a term that\u2019s sparked your curiosity or a practice you use every day at work , the program will inspire you with new ideas , insights , and skills to understand and embrace these new approaches and business models .\nthe csw global 2016 program covers actionable topics in crowdsourcing , open innovation , the collaborative economy and crowdfunding that are increasingly rewriting the rules in every sector . whether crowdsourcing is a term that\u2019s sparked your curiosity or a practice you use every day at work , the program will inspire you with new ideas , insights , and skills to understand and embrace these new approaches and business models .\nthe csw europe 2015 program covers actionable topics in crowdsourcing , open innovation , the collaborative economy and crowdfunding that are increasingly rewriting the rules in every sector . whether crowdsourcing is a term that\u2019s sparked your curiosity or a practice you use every day at work , the program will inspire you with new ideas , insights , and skills to understand and embrace these new approaches and business models .\nwhich is one of the oldest institutions to harness the combined power of crowdsourcing and online community building ? fr . mark haydu looks into how the vatican is engaging the online community around restoration art .\nthe csw global 2015 program covers three days of actionable topics in crowdsourcing , open innovation , collaborative economy and crowdfunding that are increasingly rewriting the rules in every sector . whether crowdsourcing is a term that\u2019s sparked your curiosity or a practice you use every day at work , the program at csw global will inspire you with new ideas , insights , and skills to understand and embrace these new approaches and business models .\nuseum is the first ever crowd - sourced art museum and its mission is to make art accessible and appealing to the average internet user . useum started from foteini\u2019s doctorate studies at ucl and she is now serving as the company\u2019s founder and managing director . during this talk foteini will examine the challenges the company faced utilising crowdsourcing for the arts and the lessons learned from this process , including how the company overcame issues relating to intellectual property in an image - based crowdsourcing project . the second half of the presentation will be dedicated to the combination of crowdsourcing with gamification . defined as \u201cthe use of game elements in non - gaming contexts\u201d , gamification can be a powerful tool when applied correctly . foteini will present how gamification is being implemented for the engagement and motivation of volunteers on useum , as well as the lessons learned on how to best combine gamification with crowdsourcing .\nthe article continues with comments by chris bucchere about using ( what he calls ) crowdsourcing in a very different way from the above examples . he says \u201cusing your community to \u2018spec\u2019 work for you is an \u2018evil\u2019 way to crowdsource . \u201d this declaration ignores the common thread in all the above uses of the term : namely that crowdsourcing is also a win for participants because they get the sessions & formats they want . chris\u2019s idea of using crowdsourcing seems to be about building community / brands via contests with incentives for the winners . perhaps this is an effective strategy for \u201canyone who wants to leverage the power of the social web to build a brand\u201d , but it\u2019s hardly new ; advertising contests go back to at least the 1920\u2019s ( e . g . ivory soap ) and it\u2019s a stretch to relabel them crowdsourcing , even if we\u2019re using a social media platform for them now .\nnext up is south by southwest\u2019s crowdsourcing of 30 % of their conference sessions . i tend to agree with jeff hurt ( quoted in the convene article ) that for a conference of this size , the process sxsw uses becomes a popularity contest rather than participatory crowdsourcing . this is because there\u2019s no significant pre - selection communication between attendees and / or the folks offering the sessions , so we end up with what is basically online voting on thousands of suggestions .\nniklas nordstr\u00f6m , mayor of lule\u00e5 , opened our five - day international crowdsourcing conference in swedish lapland on tuesday march 20 . the city of lule\u00e5 on the baltic sea coast near the arctic circle is the first of the . . .\n\u201clove the cause , the people involved , it\u2019s precedent - setting nature and the fact that crowdsourcing and all its variants will only become a bigger part of our digital , business , financing , citizenry , creative and cultural future . \u201d\n\u201ccompanies and enterprises can now engage with their stakeholders on a completely new level , through more than just social media interactions , and can actually work together to create value for everyone . crowdsourcing is where social media turns into social productivity . \u201d\nget an overview on crowdsourcing for the climate , learn why trees are the solution to most of today ' s biggest challenges , and understand how climate change can be halted with the support of everyone , including large corporates , startups and consumers .\nfinally , barbara quotes various meeting professionals\u2019 views on crowdsourcing , around the theme of the role of the expert compared to the role of the crowd . in this section , the viewpoints expressed downplay the value of the crowd\u2019s input . this is the crowdsourcing as a minor fad point of view . the possibility of influencing session topics and content is mentioned , but the description of crowdsourcing\u2019s value for \u201centry and exit music , entertainment options , ways to green an event , reception themes , and party - venue options\u201d implies relegating its importance to the relatively superficial . and the final two comments\u2014\u201di suggest that event professionals crowdsource topics , content ideas , and suggestions \u2013 and steer clear of crowdsourcing speakers and actual sessions\u201d and \u201ccrowds can tell you what they want\u2026but an expert can say , \u2018you are going to need to know this ' \u201d\u2014revert to the old worldview of novice attendees being guided by wise non - attendee experts . such a worldview ignores the reality that conference audiences invariably contain a healthy mixture of novices and veterans .\ncrowdsourced innovation , collective intelligence ( ai + hi ) , and a 10x mindset is needed in order for organizations to become the engine of innovation . csw summit / / washington d . c . will bring crowdsourcing and the crowd economy to center stage .\ncsw summit washington d . c . will focus on the second wave of the crowd economy . in the world of hi + ai , blockchain and gammification both domestic and international industry leading professionals will share how crowdsourcing is reshaping industries and transforming organizations today .\njoin international leaders across enterprise , government , finance , marketing and tech at this must - attend event for an unparalleled inside look at the disruptive transformations , technological innovations , growth and market opportunities being driven by crowdsourcing , crowdfunding , and the crowd economy .\nbarbara also interviewed sam smith , who , together with ray hansen , organized last week\u2019s event camp twin cities ( at which i ran a couple of sessions ) . ectc used crowdsourcing very successfully at the session design level by reaching out to the # eventprofs community , asking for suggestions for novel session formats and content , and then creating a conference program that incorporated many cutting edge ideas . one of the refreshing strengths of event camp twin cities was its overt philosophy that \u201cwe are trying new stuff here , and probably some of it won\u2019t work . \u201d the result was a truly innovative conference , full of enlightening experiments ( with very few failures , as it turned out ) .\nlincoln county , tenn . , used its cut of federal race to the top cash to create a new type of staff - development position : a teacher - evaluation director . renee pryor , one of education week \u2019s 2016 leaders to learn from , works with novice teachers and those who have been flagged for performance in the evaluation system to strengthen their practice . and she uses an array of tools\u2014videos , collaborative conversations , and coaching\u2014to make the process supportive rather than confrontational .\nthe agenda will explore the crowdsourcing and crowdfunding technologies , trends , best - practices , and market opportunities that are driving massive transformation and innovation across all industries . meet the global experts blazing the path , find out what\u2019s ahead , and learn to harness the next wave of disruption\u2014long before it hits you .\n5 secrets of employee engagement thursday april 14 , 2 : 00pm \u2013 3 : 00pm curator : synthetron . crowdsourcing to go beyond surveys and tap into what really matters . workshop space is limited . if you\u2019re attending the conference on april 14 , you can email us to request a spot in this workshop .\ncrowdsourcing is often seen as a coming together of large groups of people either in competition or collaboration to collectively find creative solutions to difficult issues . but often there is far more value to be found in crowds that don\u2019t know they are crowds . large groups of people completely acting independently for a whole range [ \u2026 ]\non thursday , i presented together with one of our client partners sarah bowker from the nhs about a project called healthworks delivered in partnership with the design agency uscreates . roland and sarah described themselves as the fred astaire and ginger rogers * of crowdsourcing , which i think you\u2019ll find from the pictures below that the resemblance is almost uncanny .\ncrowdsourcing is an ever evolving organism , and crowds themselves have grown to possess different personalities . some are task driven , simple and quick versus more methodical and guided . others are focused on results such as high in quality and low in fraud . they all serve a purpose , but the right crowd utilized in the right situation [ \u2026 ]\nhow can we engage with large groups of people - often with complex and competing needs - to effect positive change ? in this session rob will talk about the barriers to innovation and , by illustrating real life stories from government , health , business and the charitable sectors , will show how these barriers can be overcome by the crowdsourcing of innovation .\nadams 50\u2019s steve sandoval\u2014a 2016 education week leader to learn from\u2014created an \u201cinterventionist framework\u201d out of frustration that his district\u2019s talented education specialists were isolated by separate certifications , regulations , and funding streams . the framework helps to \u201ccross - pollinate\u201d teachers of special education , english - language learners , and gifted students , to identify common strategies and target interventions for all students . the approach has helped dramatically raise student achievement in the district during a time of demographic change , and has helped make possible adams 50\u2019s switch from traditional grade levels to a competency - based - leveling system .\nthe future is human - centric , all about participation and the ability to co - create via an increasingly connected world . this new way of doing things \u2013 crowdsourcing , crowdfunding , co - creation , collaboration , and open innovation \u2013 is challenging business models and workings of organizations across the board , offering an immense opportunity to rethink and reinvent conventional processes .\nnext , barbara asked elizabeth henderson about her ongoing work on the design of the 2011 green meeting industry council sustainable meetings conference . elizabeth is concentrating on creating crowdsourced event design teams with members drawn from a variety of backgrounds and viewpoints . this is another way to use crowdsourcing at the pre - event level that helps to avoid a groupthink mentality about a conference .\n\u201ccrowds are a hit . millions of people , connected by the internet , are contributing ideas and information to projects big and small . crowdsourcing , as it is called , is helping to solve tricky problems and providing localized information . and with the right knowledge , contributing to the crowd \u2014 and using its wisdom \u2014 is easier than ever . \u201d - the new york times\na story about a survey research uses crowdsourcing method to collect a large amount of reliable and rich data for project prioritisation and implementation in its smart city initiative . the sharing provides you with steps and modifications of the methodology for your own projects that gain lots of rewards . the gains are lower costs , creative , nimble and replicable design , and flexible and collaborative deployment strategies .\nso how can this phenomenon work for organizations ? crowdsourcing as a work model , financial model , and business model are here to stay . leveraging collaborative practices and tools leads to disruptive business implications and transformative innovations . if existing enterprise are not prepared to adapt and embrace this new opportunity , they will be disrupted . knowledge and understanding of collaborative business practices will be a required skill for c - level suite executives and entrepreneurs .\nthe last few years have seen an exponential rise in two phenomenon \u2013 powered by rapid developments in the ict sphere \u2013 gamification and crowdsourcing \u2013 so much so that we are today at a convergence point . a critical point , as how these two developments will interact will define the progression curves of the future \u2013 will they go hand - in - hand or will they diverge again ? can these be split from each other ?\ntechnology is a crucial tool to create new opportunities and a wider perspective for students . online courses bring teachers , subjects , and experts to students who wouldn\u2019t otherwise have access to them . but funding those technologies , determining which digital tools work best for students and how to deploy blended and online courses can be challenging . educators must be creative in their efforts to pay for and build reliable infrastructure , provide home internet access for students , and implement ed - tech programs . in this webinar , matt akin , superintendent of the piedmont city school district in alabama , and a 2016 education week leaders to learn from honoree , shares the strategies he has used to digitize his school system .\nas an instructional leadership director in the tulsa , okla . , school district , julio c\u00e9sar contreras is redefining what it means to supervise principals . he eschews micromanaging school leaders and instead works alongside them to help them meet the goals of the district\u2019s long - range plan and to improve teacher performance in their schools . he holds frequent meetings with principals to discuss and improve their work , visits classrooms constantly , and strategically uses data about classroom performance to help school leaders make decisions . in this webinar , contreras , a 2016 education week leaders to learn from honoree , will detail the strategies he uses to partner with principals to help them grow professionally , as well as support their work to improve teaching and learning in their schools .\nnasa , netflix , and the new york city school district tackle thorny problems with a philosophy of \u201cuser - centered design , \u201d and a toolbox of strategies that includes crowdsourcing and hackathons . starting with the stakeholders creating an open\u2013minded definition of a problem\u2014like how to solve the wide gap in achievement in a math class\u2014a \u201cprovocation\u201d is issued , instead of a \u201cspecification . \u201d software developers and other problem\u2013solvers respond with a broad range of solutions . then , schools and other stakeholders test the most promising ones for themselves . using this model , new york has :\nfrom the trade show news network . michelle starts by saying \u201cevent organizations that crowdsource conference content are learning there is a right way and a wrong way to solicit community feedback . \u201d this formulation is unfortunate for two reasons . first , as we\u2019ve seen above , there are a number of ways to approach crowdsourcing an event , and it\u2019s simplistic to say that any of them are right or wrong . second , the article offers no evidence that any particular approach is better or worse , except for the gut instincts or opinions of the people michelle quotes .\nin closing , michelle says \u201con the other hand , there is such a thing as giving the community so much power that they begin to make specific demands that may or may not be in keeping with the goals of the conference or the organization . \u201d this brings up the issue of control at events , something that i\u2019ve written about before . in 20 years of using crowdsourcing at events i\u2019ve never experienced a single instance where a majority of participants made unreasonable demands . on the contrary , on every occasion when something unexpected ( to me ) has emerged from good group process , it\u2019s turned out to be an accurate and useful way to improve the conference .\nwe would like you to answer a few questions . this will help us answer your request faster and in a more appropriate manner . thank you in advance .\ncsw global / / washington d . c . oct 24 - 28 , 2018\nin an era of major disruption to the banking industry , the traditional model has changed . on one hand , specialist apps snipe at the edges of the one - stop - shop service that main street banks aim to provide to meet all and any of . . .\nfollowing a successful one day csw summit last june we are back in october to washington d . c . , the world\u2019s acknowledged policy and innovation center , for a five day global conference that will be the biggest and boldest csw . . .\nmidway through the two - centre csw arctic / / europe 2018 conference , everyone including delegates , speakers , our csw sweden team and our local supporters made their way from the coastal city of lule\u00e5 to vuollerim , a rather remote . . .\nbitcoin trading can be complicated and confusing for beginners . there are so many considerations , . . .\nour speakers are open internet pioneers , enterprise leaders , and disruptive innovators who understand the fundamental shift towards the new crowd economy .\npanelists dyan finkhousen , director of innovation , ge andy lamora , partner \u2013 public sector , topcoder amy j . wilson , innovation fellow , white house presidential innovation fellows robin smith , ceo & co - founder , wegolook\n4 : 15pm | panel # 2 : ai + hi : artificial intelligence + human intelligence = super intelligence . at what point does the crowd economy come into play ?\n5 : 15pm | time is the most precious currency & everyone has fair access . welcome to time 2 . 0\ntickets are non - refundable . if you purchase a ticket and cannot attend , your best option is to transfer the ticket to another name .\nthis phenomenon can provide organizations with access to new ideas and solutions , deeper consumer engagement , opportunities for co - creation , optimization of tasks , and reduced costs . the internet and social media have brought organizations closer to their stakeholders , laying the groundwork for new ways of collaborating and creating value together like never before . the approach is being embraced :\nwhat can be crowdsourced ? the short answer is , a collaborative or crowd - centric approach can be applied to everything . but here are just a few areas where it has had significant impact and huge potential :\nconference in washington d . c . taking place october 24 - 28th and learn from industry - leading\n\u201ci felt like i got a year of learning in just 3 days . \u201d\n\u201can unparalleled \u2018knowledge base\u2019 to be transformed by each of us into actionable insights . \u201d\n\u201cby listening to practical examples from other organisations i got new ideas for how my organisation can do things better and differently . \u201d\nget valuable insights on the growth opportunities being driven by the crowd , and what the shift means for your industry .\nbuilt - in networking sessions with like - minded peers connect you with europe\u2019s leading innovators .\nlearn from a variety of summit sessions including keynotes , master classes , and interactive breakouts in lule\u00e5 .\nconference sessions continue in vuollerim , a village where there are several living examples of community crowdsourced businesses .\n3 : 45pm | arrival in vuollerim village outdoor energy booster . introduction to the village vuollerim\n10 : 55am | how much can a village do with its own resources . and how can you run a crowd - based hotel with 152 co - owners ? eva - lena skalstad\ntickets are non - refundable . to upgrade your existing ticket or transfer your ticket to another name , email hello @ urltoken .\nboth lule\u00e5 and vuollerim are leaders with good reference in both local and global thinking , from lule\u00e5\u2019s ice culture arena to facebook\u2019s datacenter investment . vuollerim , a 800 people rural village with 60 businesses , 40 ngos and 7 crowd - based companies . also with a record on sustainability and climate change , the region\u2019s focus on people , planet and innovation make it an excellent host for csw summit arctic circle .\nairport : lule\u00e5 airport , just 1 hour flying time from stockholm arlanda airport . train station : lule\u00e5 or murjek , overnight train from stockholm and gothenburg .\nthe team at vuollerim can arrange transfer from either the train station or the airport . let them know more about your travel plans so we can assist you in the best way .\nour team is a dedicated and international group working to push collaboration and innovation forward into the 21st century . we\u2019re a uniquely location - independent team , working together from different parts of the globe . one of us is always awake ! thanks to today\u2019s connectivity the nature of work is changing \u2013 it\u2019s no longer a place we go but a thing we do . we are a leading example of this revolution . we invite you to connect with us online and in person .\nour speakers are open - internet pioneers , enterprise leaders and disruptive innovators who understand the fundamental shift toward the new crowd economy .\nahead of csw europe 2016 , in the current context of the digital revolution with rapid change and disruption , a diverse group of people with institutional , corporate and entrepreneurial backgrounds engaged in a lively discussion on the challenges \u2013 and opportunities \u2013 surrounding the daily themes for the conference . they developed positioning papers for each theme which you can download here along with an interactive component where you are invited to contribute ideas .\nget valuable insights on the disruptive transformations and growth opportunities being driven by the crowd , and what the shift means for your industry .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nwill be in washington d . c . this october 24 - 28 , 2018\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 .\nevery challenge that organizations face is an opportunity for change\u2013and growth . with the theme \u201c great challenges , massive opportunities , \u201d csw global 2016 will take an unparalleled look at the disruptive forces facing companies today and the massive opportunities , technological innovations and new markets powered by the crowd economy . read more on our 2016 theme here . if you\u2019re interested in understanding how the crowd can drive growth , innovation and efficiency for your organization , join us at csw global in london . learn what\u2019s at the forefront of our digitally connected future , meet the experts blazing the path , and get practical knowledge to put into action .\nour speakers are open - internet pioneers , enterprise leaders , and disruptive innovators who understand the fundamental shift towards the new crowd economy .\nsave with late bird tickets while availability lasts . register now to ensure your seat !\nthe agenda will emphasize cross - disciplinary learning , presenting perspectives from a wide range of public and private sectors together on a single stage . there will be no long and drawn - out presentations ; by contrast , expect rapid - fire sessions , panels , and interactive breakouts designed for maximum enjoyment , impact , and learning .\n# accelerate : all about harnessing the crowd for growth , scale and acceleration .\nhow has trust between people changed and how does it affect human social patterns ? juan cartagena looks examines the future impact in our society when networks of trust get leveraged .\nhow has crowdfunding developed in the last years ? emily mackay , ceo of crowdsurfer presents the data behind crowdfunding , regarding investor and platform behaviour . does the data change the way we perceive crowdfunding ?\ncan the crowd make successful investments ? goncalo de vasconcelos , founder and ceo of syndicateroom , takes us through hybrid investment models and looks into how investment behaviour has changed with the introduction of crowdfunding .\nto realise the potential of a crowd you first need to understand the motivation and social rituals that provide its energy . innate motion is a global consultancy ( and proud b corp ) that specialises in applying psychology and cultural decoding to identify the human meaning in our social behaviours . through these insights we have worked with clients such [ \u2026 ]\nwhat does it mean to investing and saving positively ? sarah flood looks into how you can make money do good and bring investment value at the same time . is it finally cool to care ?\nchristian smith , co - founder and president of trackr , will cover key concepts of running a successful million - dollar crowd funding campaign that you won\u2019t find in a google search . many people assume that all you may need to run a successful crowd funding campaign is a nice looking page , a great video , and some press . however , this is only the price of entry as the bar for crowd funding campaigns .\nthe world of digital marketing is evolving at a incredible pace where not content , but data are becoming the driving force . this has led to the creation of a new data driven marketing practice : growth hacking .\nforget the talk of hype - here ' s the actual data from 40 sectors across 222 countries worldwide where seed - funding from the crowd has already created an unprecedented wave of innovation while offering hope , and a route to an independent livelihood , to millions across every nation .\neric partaker , co - founder of chilango will share chilango experience in being one of the most successfully funded business to date on crowdcube ( # 1 of over 350 funded companies to date with over \u00a35 . 5 million raised in crowdfunded debt and equity ) . chilango was the first company ever to provide mini - bond offers on a crowdfunding platform .\nin this crowdsourced session , benita ' s presentation will be inspired by the crowd ' s curiosity .\nrobin christopherson , of the leading uk inclusive tech experts abilitynet , will challenge any preconceptions we may have about the potential of technology and the power of the crowd to help everyone regardless of ability . being blind himself he provides us with an excellent first - hand example of the choices we can make for all our customers and users if we simply design with an eye for inclusion . robin will be talking about ( but more importantly demonstrating ) a range of technologies that use crowd - sourced data or assistance and how they are transforming people ' s lives regardless of ability or environment . will you be part of the everybody - technology future ?\nblablacar , the world\u2019s leading ridesharing service , is a trusted community marketplace that connects drivers with empty seats to passengers looking for a ride , so that they can share the cost of the journey .\na new organizational paradigm - - people + platforms ( peers inc ) - - is changing the way we build businesses , work , and ultimately shape economies . where do we want this transformation to go ?\nhow can you develop a global iot data network in 6 months ? the things network bring their own experience and look into the future of the internet of things .\nhow women are at the forefront of the social economy and engage the crowds to invest in , and care for a more inclusive and safer world , now and for future generations .\nhow can we get to the next 1 million people for digital response ? digital response or digital humanitarians self - organize in teams to use their digital skills for many topics from refugee support to disaster response to environmental protection .\naccomable uses the sharing economy to make travel accessible for a largely underserved and neglected market . traditionally , travellers with mobility problems or who are elderly have not been able to use well - known mainstream products or services . we ' re trying to change this with accomable .\nlogistics is one of the biggest sectors . and yet , it has not really evolved over the years . existing models and even new concepts create similar services on top of existing ones . at nimber , we believe that spare capacity is key to true innovation in logistics , including last mile solutions .\ncivic crowdfunding is evolving and has become much more than just an instrument to realize nice civic initiatives . today , due to the fast growth , civic crowdfunding is challenging the traditional role of local governments .\nin january 2015 , the london school of economics and political science ( uk ) launched an innovative civic engagement project , which aimed to crowd source the united kingdom constitution . one of the key intentions of the project was to leverage and magnify the power of the community and the \u2018massive\u2019 in order to empower\nnathan will talk about how to create a greater sense of belonging and ownership in today\u2019s organisations , and how design can teach us some interesting lessons in how to create a more human - cantered organisation . drawing on real life examples , nathan will share how ' design thinking ' is being used to scale up the participation and involvement of employees and customers to create better ideas , service , and change the culture .\nhow do you get the best information out of crowds and prevent distortions and pitfalls such as group - think and herding ? synthetron ceo joanne celens analyzes how to source the best information out of crowds while preventing distortions and pitfalls such as group - think and herding . she elaborates on the importance of identifying and addressing the right crowd by asking the right questions . during her presentation , we are encouraged to think critically about the crowds we are reaching , recruiting , engaging or rewarding .\nthe session will give an overview of the area of collective intelligence in organisations , outlining how organisations are using collective intelligence tools to address a variety of business issues . the session will also cover the challenges organisations face in designing and using collective intelligence tools in and organisational context . relevant case studies will be used to illustrate particular points .\nsocial entrepreneurs need help . they have great ideas , they have great passion and they want to make a difference - but often they lack a story that can give their business wings and they lack support that can give their venture scale .\nin this talk we will share practical tools and techniques that can help to unlock the best talent and pioneering technologies in response to your business challenges .\ntoday , successful digital transformation is shaped by culture , the human factor and capabilities . companies must transform . during this session you will hear how italent corporation are helping organisations thrive in the age of digital disruption for the ultimate competitive advantage .\nhow business ' and brands can generate net new participation revenue , build new participation business models , and engage and empower participation communities .\nreal social impact is not driven by business logic . it is driven by the openness of a social innovation . therefore openness ( instead of the for profit / not for profit split ) should be the defining criteria of a social innovation .\nthis event is invitation - only for full access pass holders , speakers and special invitees . invitations & details sent by email .\nwant to carry on the conversation after csw global ? come and enjoy drinks at the beautiful somerset house in a special evening hosted by 100 % open . the evening will bring csw speakers and delegates together with members from 100 % open\u2019s union , offering a brilliant networking opportunity to explore and discuss all things \u2018crowd\u2019 and open innovation .\n100 % open union is an exclusive global network of innovation and venturing professionals from across all sectors who believe that collaboration and partnerships are key to the development of future products and services .\n8 : 30am to 9 : 15am \u2013 registration 9 : 15am to 12 : 45pm \u2013 conference sessions 12 : 45pm to 2 : 00pm \u2013 lunch & networking 2 : 00pm to 6 : 00pm \u2013 conference sessions evening networking events to follow .\nthis session will discuss the ongoing activities and future plans of the european commission in the field of collective awareness platforms ( caps ) and digital social innovation .\nhow , and why , bnp paribas fortis collaboratively created an initiative support innovative entrepreneurship .\nlearn how h - 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( 1982 ) .\ncollins , kevin . women and pensions . canadian council on social development . ottawa : 1978 .\nclark , hart . d .\nbackground paper on features of interest and concern to women in the canadian income system .\ncanadian advisory council on the status of women . ottawa : 1980 .\nazoulay , dan andre . canadian political parties ; historical readings . toronto : irwin pub . , 1999 .\nbarrie public utilities v . canadian cable television assn . , 2003 scc 28 , [ 2003 ] 1 scr 476\nburbridge , john . social security in canada : an economic appraisal . toronto : canadian tax foundation , 1987 .\ncastell hopkins , j .\nvoluntary contributions to war funds ,\ncanadian annual review . toronto : 1914 .\nismael , j . s . , ed . canadian social welfare policy : federal and provincial dimensions . kingston : 1985 .\nyesterday marked the seventh anniversary of the cch canadian decision . in this blog i have tended to focus on the fairness test that took form from the ruling and its implication for the importance of a multi - facetted inquiry into every act of copying . the anniversary date is a good time to remember that the case covered much more .\nthis exception was not relied upon in cch canadian : \u201cthe law society\u2019s dealings with the publishers\u2019 works were fair . thus , the law society need not rely on the library exemption . however , were it necessary , it would be entitled to do so ( para . 84 ) . \u201d but section 30 . 2 should not be forgotten .\nrice , james j . , and michael j . prince , changing politics of canadian social policy . university of toronto press , 2000 .\ncanadian foundation for children , youth and the law v . canada ( attorney general ) , 2004 scc 4 , [ 2004 ] 1 scr 76\nstruthers , j . no fault of their own : unemployment and the canadian welfare state 1914 - 1941 , 4th ed . toronto : 1983 .\nbaetz , reuben c .\nthe significance of the conference for canada ,\nin proceedings of the canadian conference on aging . toronto : 1966 .\nblair , r . s , jack , mcleod . the canadian political tradition ; basic readings , scarborough , ont . : nelson canada , 1993 .\nnewton , janice . the feminist challenge to the canadian left , 1900 - 1918 . montreal : mcgill - queen ' s university press , 1995 .\nnovak , mark w . aging and society ; a canadian perspective , 3rd ed . , scarborough , ont . , canada : nelson , 1993 .\nthe law society of upper canada ( lsuc ) has a reference / research library offering a custom and self serve photocopy service . cch canadian ( cch ) sues seeking a declaration of subsistence and ownership of copyright in 11 specific works , a declaration that lsuc has infringed on their copyright , and a permanent injunction preventing further copying . lsuc denies the infringement and files a counterclaim for declaration that copyright is not infringed when a single copy of a reported decision , case summary , statute , regulation or a limited selection of text from a treatise is made by the great library staff or patron for research purposes .\ndesbarats , peter . the hecklers ; a history of canadian political cartooning and a cartoonists ' history of canada , toronto : mcclelland and stewart . 1979 .\nharevan , tamara .\nan ambiguous alliance : some aspects of american influences on canadian social welfare , 4th . ed .\nhistoire sociale . 1969 .\ntownson , monica . pensions under attack : what ' s behind the push to privatize public pensions . ottawa : canadian centre for policy alternatives , 2001 .\nguillemette , rev . andr\u00e9 - marie .\nfuture activity on behalf of the aging .\nin proceedings of the canadian conference on aging . toronto : 1966 .\nbinnie\u2019s remarks were later given added thrust in cch canadian . reminding us that fair dealing \u201cwas always available , \u201d mclachlin continued with : \u201cresearch must be given a large and liberal interpretation in order to ensure that users\u2019 rights are not unduly constrained ( para . 49 - 51 ) \u201d . and after a multi - factor examination of the copying under scrutiny ( building and improving upon the four factors of american fair use ) the court declared fair dealing .\nascah , louis . the great pension debate : federal and provincial pension reform - missing , misleading and shrinking : proposals . the canadian centre for policy alternatives . ottawa : 1991 .\ngee , e . m . and s . a . mcdaniel .\npension politics and challenges : retirement policy implications\ncanadian public policy vol . 17 . ( 1991 ) .\nstrong - boag , v .\nmothers ' allowances and the beginnings of social security in canada .\njournal of canadian studies , 14 : 1 , ( spring 1979 ) . 5th .\ncch workflow - powered by xcm provides real - time access to client information , helping professionals manage their firm\u2019s various processes and offices more efficiently . the new solution automates the firm\u2019s workflow processes , saving an average of 90 minutes per person per day , according to preliminary results from xcm solutions\u2019 annual client survey .\nsimeon , richard and ian robinson . state , society , and the development of canadian federalism . toronto : university of toronto press , 1990 . ( the collected research studies / royal commission on the economic union and development prospects for canada ) .\ncarman , francis a .\ncanadian government annuities , a study of their relationship to poverty in old age ,\nnew york , academy of political science . quarterly vol . 30 , no . 3 ( sept . 1915 ) , pp 425 - 447 .\ntupper , charles , sir . speech of the honourable provincial secretary [ i . e . charles tupper ] on the union of the colonies , [ s . 1 , s . n . ] 1987 , 1865 1 microfiche ( 12 fr . ) . half title .\ndr . tupper addressed the house as follows\n- p . [ 3 ] .\n[ from the official reports of april 10 , 1865 ] in double columns . filmed from a copy of the original publication held by the metropolitan toronto library , canadian history department , ottawa : canadian institute for historical microreproductions .\nno evidence the copiers were used in manner inconsistent with copyright law . the court held that the court of appeal erred in finding that lsuc ' s posting of the notice constitutes an express acknowledgement that copiers will be used in an illegal manner . lsus lacks sufficient control over the works patron chooses to copy , purposes for copying , or photocopiers themselves . lsuc does not have to go out and prove that people who use copiers or take advantage of the custom photocopy service have done so in accordance with the law ; the burden of proof rests on cch ( can rely on the fair dealing exception ) .\ntoby , the american tour of messrs . brown , james and robinson ; being the history of what they saw & did in the united states , canada and cuba by toby , new york , d . appleton , 1981 1872 2 microfiches ( 81 fr . ) . filmed from a copy of the original publication held by the university of british columbia library , ottawa : canadian institute for historical microreproductions .\nthe postwar era remained highly competitive for legal and business reference publishers , with corporation trust , prentice hall , and commerce clearing house all seeking to exploit new market niches . when commerce clearing house created the business law reference reporter , prentice hall sued the company for copyright infringement . the protracted legal battle , although ultimately inconclusive , severely damaged commerce clearing house ' s financial reserves . in 1927 , in order to preserve his business , kixmiller merged commerce clearing house with corporation trust . the new corporation took the name commerce clearing house , inc . , ( cch ) although corporation trust ( and the thorne family ) assumed the controlling interest in the company .\nencouraging as the decision was , it by no means assured anyone of success in the long - term pursuit of balance in copyright law . in a comment upon the case , teresa scassa wondered if it was \u201ctoo little , too late . \u201d the predilection of the world then ( as it is now ) was to adopt more expansive copyright and the canadian government of the day showed no signs of taking a different course of action . she wrote :\nthe case offered much to canadians . fair dealing emerged as a robust principle instead of merely a defense against infringement . institutions were provided instruction in how to shape their practices to be in accordance with the law . yet a curious byproduct of the ruling seems to be more confusion over when and how to apply fair dealing . and forgotten is a tangential remark : canadian libraries already had the right to stand in the shoes of their patrons for acts of fair dealing .\n\u2026 [ w ] hile the canadian supreme court\u2019s new balancing approach offers users greater scope under the existing copyright legislation than they have ever realistically been able to hope for , it is an approach that may be anachronistic , insufficient and ultimately against the grain of current legislative and international directions . the court may well be situating itself as the last champion of a much beleaguered underdog \u2013 the ordinary user , and in this respect , the effort is welcome ( p . 97 ) .\nnorth of 49 , posted february 24 , 2015 : \u201cthe proximity of the united states to canada occasionally leads to some confusion north of the 49 th parallel ; in common parlance , fair use eclipses fair dealing . i cannot resist reminding others : we are canadian ; our exception is fair dealing . yet it is only appropriate to also say that canada has benefited greatly by american fair use . from our vantage point , we were able to appreciate the opportunity provided by flexibility in the language of exceptions , suffer the worst of fair use\u2019s growing pains by proxy , and step ahead of such pain in our own development of exceptions . \u201d to read more , see link or pdf .\nthis fully integrated suite of products includes market - proven applications that deliver the ultimate in office productivity .\nprosystem fx practice management - puts you in control of your firm to improve profitability .\nfinancial statement notes library - establish consistency across your entire practice and save time .\nincrease revenue and billable time \u2013 add new services for your clients and have the tools to track and bill effectively .\nwolters kluwer provides tax and accounting professionals with research and software solutions that optimize efficiency , streamline costs and drive tighter collaboration .\ndelivering the most advanced research and tax tools , wolters kluwer provides current and accurate solutions corporations count on .\nour professional training and development center offers a wide range of seminars and webinars that address complex tax issues . these are held by professional trainers and industry experts .\nour tax and accounting resources represent the gathered intelligence of the best minds in the business . give your students access to the wisdom and authoritative information from industry leaders .\nuse lexbox to keep track of your legal research . create and manage your legal research workspace now .\nwith over twenty years of experience managing and publishing legal information , lexum provides online solutions to producers and users of document collections from all industries .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nwolters kluwer tax & accounting us , is a leading provider of customer - focused tax , accounting and audit information , software and services for professionals in accounting firms and corporations .\nwolters kluwer legal & regulatory u . s . is a leading provider of information , business intelligence , and regulatory and legal workflow solutions for legal , corporate , and compliance professionals across several industries .\nwere the law society ' s dealings with the publishers ' works\nfair dealings\nunder s . 29 of the copyright act ?\nthe publishers\u2019 works are original and protected by copyright act . applied a test for originality :\nlsuc can rely on it\u2019s general practice under the 1996\naccess to law policy\nto establish fair dealing . applied a test for fair dealing :\nthe copyright act has dual objectives , to balance public interest in the encouragement and dissemination of works and obtaining a just reward for the creator ; the balance among these and other public policy objectives lies not only in recognizing the creator\u2019s rights but in giving due weight to their limited nature .\ncan ' t find a community you love ? create your own and start something epic .\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\n/ * * * beep boop beep : computing computing . * bip boup bip : calcul calcul . * * / i analyzed 100 cases citing the present reference . the following paragraphs were the most frequently cited : - i found 8 citations for paragraph 9 - i found 5 citations for paragraph 8 - i found 5 citations for paragraph 16 - i found 3 citations for paragraph 25 - i found 3 citations for paragraph 85 - i found 2 citations for paragraph 10 - i found 2 citations for paragraph 23 * * * j ' ai analys\u00e9 100 d\u00e9cisions citant la pr\u00e9sente r\u00e9f\u00e9rence . les paragraphes suivants \u00e9taient les plus souvent cit\u00e9s : - j ' ai trouv\u00e9 8 mentions du paragraphe 9 - j ' ai trouv\u00e9 5 mentions du paragraphe 8 - j ' ai trouv\u00e9 5 mentions du paragraphe 16 - j ' ai trouv\u00e9 3 mentions du paragraphe 25 - j ' ai trouv\u00e9 3 mentions du paragraphe 85 - j ' ai trouv\u00e9 2 mentions du paragraphe 10 - j ' ai trouv\u00e9 2 mentions du paragraphe 23\nmedovarski v . canada ( minister of citizenship and immigration ) ; esteban v . canada ( minister of citizenship and immigration ) , 2005 scc 51 , [ 2005 ] 2 scr 539\nresurfice corp . v . hanke : most cited paragraphs / paragraphes . . .\nnamed person v . vancouver sun : most cited paragraphs / paragra . . .\nchieu v . canada ( minister of citizenship and immigration ) : mos . . .\n\u201cxcm solutions has become a key piece of the technology equation for firms re - engineering paper - based processes as they move toward a paperless environment , \u201d said mark albrecht , cpa , mst , founder and ceo of xcm solutions .\nsherman , stratford p . ,\nthe company that loves the u . s . tax code ,\nsource : international directory of company histories , vol . 14 . st . james press , 1996 .\nas consumers , we often take for granted all the hard work that goes into building a great company . as business owners , we marvel at how companies have impacted our lives like apple , microsoft , and even hasbro . finally , we can read about how these great companies came about with urltoken .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe fair dealing exception , like other exceptions in the copyright act , is a user\u2019s right . in order to maintain the proper balance between the rights of a copyright owner and users\u2019 interests , it must not be interpreted restrictively ( para . 48 ) .\nall rights reserved . no part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means , electronic or mechanical , including photocopying , recording , or any information storage and retrieval system , without permission in writing from the publisher .\nif one unpacks this passage , the first sentence is correct . all the rights offered within copyright law have been reserved to the benefit of the copyright holder . at this juncture though , one should remember that extensive as those rights are , copyright holders are not permitted the right to refuse exceptions defined within the same law . copyright holders cannot pick the parts of the copyright act they wish to accept , and the parts which are to be dispensed with . but the sentence that follows in the passage tries to do exactly that ; it categorically denies unauthorized use , despite the fact that fair dealing , fair use , and a host of other exceptions , can allow reproduction and transmission , by whatever means , without the consent of the publisher .\nfair dealing / fair use week sparked an outpouring of dialogue about our exceptions for unauthorized use . my favorite was jonathan band\u2019s description of the many sightings of fair use in the daily life of a legislative assistant .\nand , it was with great pleasure that i contributed the following posts to harvard library and the office for scholarly communication , and university of toronto scholarly communications and copyright office . my thanks to kyle courtney and daniela cancilla for the invitations to participate with their respective universities .\nunder s . 30 . 2 ( 1 ) , a library or persons acting under its authority may do anything on behalf of any person that the person may do personally under the fair dealing exceptions to copyright infringement ( para . 83 ) .\ni concluded in the main appeal that the law society\u2019s dealings with the publishers\u2019 works were fair . thus , the law society need not rely on the library exemption . however , were it necessary , it would be entitled to do so ( para . 84 ) .\nwhat surrounded the decision with acclaim from public interest advocates , and loathing from some copyright owner representatives , was the recognition by the court that the system of copyright is inherently about nuance\u2014that copyright does not support a blanket prohibition on all copying .\nexcessive control by holders of copyrights and other forms of intellectual property may unduly limit the ability of the public domain to incorporate and embellish creative innovation in the long - term interests of society as a whole , or create practical obstacles to proper utilization . this is reflected in the exceptions to copyright infringement \u2026 which seek to protect the public domain in traditional ways such as fair dealing \u2026 ( para . 32 ) .\nreturning to scassa\u2019s comment , she drew particular attention to mclachlin\u2019s instruction that the availability of a license is not relevant to a decision of fair dealing . scassa wrote : \u201cthis is an extremely important statement for libraries and universities which have struggled with the costs of reprography licenses to protect them against copyright infringement actions ( p . 95 ) . \u201d\ntucked into my books is an old newspaper clipping titled \u201cphotocopying not an automatic infringement of copyright laws . \u201d in a space of 12 cm x 15 cm , reporter janice tibbetts succinctly captured and conveyed the main issues : ( 1 ) that copying in itself can be permissible within the mandate of copyright ; ( 2 ) a library can provide copying services ( subject to careful consideration ) for its patrons ; ( 3 ) the mere provision of equipment that could be used for copyright infringement is not authorization of infringement ( emphasis added ) ; and ( 4 ) a higher standard on the meaning of \u201coriginality\u201d in terms of what qualifies for copyright protection .\nas some readers may recall the principle complaint in the case was the practice of the library of the law society of upper canada making copies of copyrighted material at the request of patrons . key to the favourable outcome was the library\u2019s clearly defined policy governing the requests for copies . writing for the court , chief justice beverly mclaughlin noted :\n( the complete access policy is quoted in the ruling ; see paragraph 61 . )\nthis comports with the purpose of the fair dealing exception , which is to ensure that users are not unduly restricted in their ability to use and disseminate copyrighted works . persons or institutions relying on the s . 29 fair dealing exception need only prove that their own dealings with copyrighted works were for the purpose of research or private study and were fair . they may do this either by showing that their own practices and policies were research - based and fair , or by showing that all individual dealings with the materials were in fact research - based and fair ( emphasis added , para . 63 ) .\nnotably , while the library\u2019s clientele included commercial law firms this was not a bar to the finding of fair dealing .\nin 1999 , amendments to the copyright act came into force allowing libraries , archives and museums to qualify for exemptions against copyright infringement : s . c . 1997 , c . 24 . under s . 30 . 2 ( 1 ) , a library or persons acting under its authority may do anything on behalf of any person that the person may do personally under the fair dealing exceptions to copyright infringement ( para . 83 ) .\nsection 30 . 2 . ( 1 ) reads as : \u201cit is not an infringement of copyright for a library , archive or museum or a person acting under its authority to do anything on behalf of any person that the person may do personally under section 29 or 29 . 1 . \u201d\nsection 29 and 29 . 1 of the copyright act apply to research or private study , and , criticism and review , with the attendant conditions . libraries et al . should take note of section 30 . 2 ( 2 ) ; it is very specific to the purpose of research and private study ; it allows reproduction of complete , single copies of articles taken from scholarly , scientific or technical periodicals . to qualify for section 30 . 2 the library must be a nonprofit entity .\ntoday was an eventful day . ministers clement and moore set the stage for amendment to the copyright act with their op / ed in the national post . the ministers emphasized the importance of facilitating creative effort in canada . to that end , the parliamentary process for amending the act has begun with the notice paper .\nwhen courts adopt a standard of originality requiring only that something be more than a mere copy or that someone simply show industriousness to ground copyright in a work , they tip the scale in favour of the author\u2019s or creator\u2019s rights , at the loss of society\u2019s interest in maintaining a robust public domain that could help foster future creative innovation . \u2026 by way of contrast , when an author must exercise skill and judgment to ground originality in a work , there is a safeguard against the author being overcompensated for his or her work . this helps ensure that there is room for the public domain to flourish as others are able to produce new works by building on the ideas and information contained in the works of others [ para . 23 ] .\nthe term public domain is also not defined in our act . connotation of the phrase ranges from the benign ( that which is freely available to the public ) to an aura of degradation ( to fall into the public domain implies a loss of stature ) . common to both interpretations is the belief that material in the public domain is absent copyright , either through expiry or ineligibility . as i have noted the world intellectual property organization defines the public domain as , \u201c\u2026 the realm of works which can be exploited by everybody without any authorization . \u201d this includes work lacking copyright protection , however , it also includes currently copyrighted material accessed in accordance with exceptions detailed in our act . including fair dealing .\ni had the pleasure of chatting with librarians on friday , yet i always leave such events with the same guilty feeling i have after spending time with my mother . librarians and mothers look after us , even when we don\u2019t know that they are doing it . and on those days ( many in my case ) when i explicitly ask for help from either party \u2013 i get far more than i had imagined possible .\nbut guilt is a less - than - practical emotion . theoretically , one should use that same mental energy in a productive fashion . so the solution seems easy enough \u2013 give back a little of the wealth of help that keeps coming my way . well , i tried that with my own mother yesterday . my daughter and i took her out for a shopping session and dinner in an indian section of town . by the end of it , my groceries had been bought ( by mother ) , our dinner paid for ( by mother ) , and i was wearing a pretty new necklace ( also courtesy of mother . ) seriously , i didn\u2019t plan it this way .\nwhich leaves the library community as my only source of guilt - alleviation . all i can really give are recitations of copyright lore . so here\u2019s one that might be of interest . for fair dealing , librarians can stand in the shoes of their patrons .\n30 . 2 ( 1 ) it is not an infringement of copyright for a library , archive or museum or a person acting under its authority to do anything on behalf of any person that the person may do personally under section 29 or 29 . 1 . 30 . 2 ( 1 ) ne constituent pas des violations du droit d\u2019auteur les actes accomplis par une biblioth\u00e8que , un mus\u00e9e ou un service d\u2019archives ou une personne agissant sous l\u2019autorit\u00e9 de ceux - ci pour une personne qui peut elle - m\u00eame les accomplir dans le cadre des articles 29 et 29 . 1 .\nin 1999 , amendments to the copyright act came into force allowing libraries , archives and museums to qualify for exemptions against copyright infringement : s . c . 1997 , c . 24 . under s . 30 . 2 ( 1 ) , a library or persons acting under its authority may do anything on behalf of any person that the person may do personally under the fair dealing exceptions to copyright infringement .\ntoday i don\u2019t have to cook . the leftovers from yesterday\u2019s feast are in my fridge ( along with the added treats m . bought us from the sweet shop ) . must make a phone call now\u2026\nlaura murray has posted her contribution to the recent ottawa roundtable concerning revisions of the copyright act . ( thank you laura . ) i share her concern that fair dealing\u2019s usefulness will be eradicated if implicated within licensing programs . as it is , the academic community tends to bestow more rights upon copyright owners than the law actually provides .\nfor various reasons , there is a presumption that use of copyrighted material relies on permission from the copyright holder . past efforts to protest have been met with indignation , and academic representatives were seen as wanting everything for free . i have written on this issue before , with respect to the consultations of 2004 :\n\u2026a frequent theme of discussion was that manufacturers of tables , chairs , and software are not asked to give away their work for free , so why should creators be requested to do so ? lost in the argument was the fact that no - one had asked creators to make their work available for free , instead , free work was asked to be made available\u2014that existing free rights of access to copyrighted work should be respected and protected .\ni hope the efforts of laura and many others come to fruition , and that fair dealing receives the support of the federal government of canada . but to what extent will the academic community , as a whole , utilize fair dealing ? the palpable unwillingness to engage with fair dealing as it is currently available is alternately puzzling and disturbing . particularly in light of the strong support provided to fair dealing by the supreme court of canada .\napart from the broader constituency of canadians as a whole , the academic community is the largest stakeholder in canada which benefits by fair dealing . students , teachers , researchers , and administrators all rely upon this modest measure of unauthorized reproduction . given that the supreme court justices also noted the \u201crelevance of a custom or practice of a particular trade or industry\u201d upon a decision of fair dealing , fair dealing\u2019s legitimacy within academia rests upon academic engagement .\nthis work is licensed under a creative commons attribution - noncommercial - sharealike 4 . 0 international license . follow @ fairduty\nbecause you are entering the website using your account number , you have access only to place your order and checkout .\nto access all the features available in the my account section , please log in using your email address and password .\nif you do not have a password , you can register for one through the new customer section .\ncontact organisation : student awards office address : 1st floor rd parker office . 935 ramsey lake road city : sudbury province / territory : ontario postal code : p3e 2c6 fax : 705 - 675 - 4865 email : financialaid @ urltoken\ndoctype html public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nallen , richard . the social passion : religion and social reform in canada . 1914 - 1928 , toronto : 1971 .\nasimakopulos , a . the nature of public pension plans : intergenerational equity , funding , and saving . hull : the economic council of canada , 1980 .\naxinn , june and mark stein .\nwomen and the post - industrial welfare state .\nsocial work vol . 32 , no . 4 ( 1987 ) : 282 - 86 .\nbanting , keith , g . , institutional conservatism : federalism and pension reform . n . p . : n . d .\nbartlett , p .\nsexual distinctions in pensions\nosgoode hall law journal vol . 24 , ( 1986 ) .\nb\u00e9langer , yves et al . , l ' \u00e8re des lib\u00e9raux : le pouvoir f\u00e9d\u00e9ral de 1963 \u00e0 1984 , qu\u00e9bec , presses de l ' universit\u00e9 du qu\u00e9bec , 1988 .\nbell , john , guardians of the north : the national superhero in comic - book art , ottawa : national archives of canada . 1992 .\nbellavance , michel , les politiques gouvernementales . \u00e9laboration , gestion , \u00e9valuation , 2e \u00e9d . , montr\u00e9al , agence d ' arc , 1988 .\nbennet , b . ,\nthe economics of wifing services : law and economics on the family .\njournal of law and society vol . 18 ( 1991 ) pp . 206 - 218 .\nbergdolt - munzer , s . l .\nhomemakers and retirement income benefits : the other home security issue .\nchicano law review vol . 8 ( 1985 ) , pp . 61 - 80 .\nbernard , andr\u00e9 , politiques et gestion des finances publiques , qu\u00e9bec et canada , montr\u00e9al , presses de l ' universit\u00e9 du qu\u00e9bec , 1992 .\nblackburn , robin , banking on death . or investing in life : the history and future of pensions . london : verso books , 2002 .\nbothwell , robert ; ian drummond and john english . canada 1900 - 1945 . toronto : university of toronto press , 1987 .\nbrocas , anne - marie ; anne - marie cailloux , and virginie oget . women and social security : progress towards equality of treatmen t . geneva : international labour office . 1990 .\nbrown , d . ,\nsex discrimination in pension plans .\ndalhousie law journal . vol . 4 , no . 1 , pp . 189 - 200 .\nbryden , kenneth . old age pensions and policy making in canada 4th ed . montreal & london : mcgill - queen ' s university press , 1974 .\nbryden , penny . planners and politicians ; liberal politics and social policy , 1957 - 1968 . montreal : mcgill - queen ' s university press , 1997 .\ncanada pension plan advisory committee . more effective participation of homemakers in the canada pension plan , ottawa : ( 1983 ) , 41 pages with 7 page minority report .\ncanada . task force on retirement income policy , the retirement income system in canada : problems and alternative policies for reform , ottawa : government of canada . 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{"id": 56618, "summary": [{"text": "the buhl aircraft company is a us aircraft manufacturer founded in detroit in 1925 with operation until 1933 .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "buhl designed and manufactured the buhl-verville ca-3 airster , first aircraft to receive a us civil aviation type certificate in march 1927 .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "several utility and sport aircraft models were developed from 1925 to 1931 , both fixed wings and rotary wing aircraft .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "relative success came with the buhl airsedan and buhl bull pup , with manufacturing numbers over one hundred sixty from 1927 to 1932 . ", "topic": 5}], "title": "buhl aircraft company", "paragraphs": ["buhl aircraft company is on facebook . to connect with buhl aircraft company , join facebook today .\nthe buhl aircraft company is a us aircraft manufacturer founded in detroit . . .\nin 1918 he worked with the army air service engineering division at mccook field , ohio until 1925 . in 1925 he co - founded the buhl - verville aircraft company and was with the company up to 1927 . in 1928 he founded his own company in the verville aircraft company . most obviously important in this endeavor would be the other founding member of the company mr . lawrence d . buhl . buhl started his first aircraft company in 1925 as the buhl aircraft division , buhl stamping company in detroit michigan . in 1927 the company changed names , buhl aircraft company located at marysville , michigan . in 1930 the company packed up and moved to st . clair , michigan . this is where the autogiro comes into the story .\n1927 : buhl aircraft co , marysville mi ; 1930 : buhl airport , st clair mi . 1933 : ended operations .\n\u201cthe buhl aircraft company was founded in 1925 as part of the holdings of detroit\u2019s buhl family . by the late 1920\u2019s , the buhl family had been on the detroit manufacturing scene for nearly one hundred years , best known for the buhl stamping company and the beautiful art - deco buhl building in downtown detroit .\na unique building near the river that has since been lost . the buhl company would grow as the years progressed . below is a little history on the buhl aircraft company via ralph cooper :\nthe buhl aircraft company closed due to the depression . dormoy then joined the boeing aircraft company of seattle . he was assigned to the wind tunnel division and helped design the p - 26 peashooter .\nflying high in marysville : learn the history of the buhl aircraft co . | life | urltoken\nthe air sedan was a 1929 design by the buhl aircraft company of marysville , michigan . it carried six people including the pilot . four were imported into canada between 1929 and 1931 . compared to other aircraft of the time , it was not an outstanding aircraft . after the buhl company went bankrupt , the ontario provincial air service obtainedc the rights to the aircraft and built 4 of the type in sault ste . marie .\nso much from a single aircraft and unfortunately not a well known aircraft in terms of the impact it would have on later gyroplane designs .\nthere are very few things remarkable about buhl\u2019s entrance or contributions as a company . the aircraft that they did design however does have a place in the history books in regards to future gyroplane designs . built under license from the autogiro company of america ( pitcairn ) .\nknown originally as the buhl - verville aircraft company , based at detroit , this company was founded in march 1925 , with its head office and factory at marysville , michigan . builder of three - and five - seat transport biplanes known as the airster and airsedan series .\nthis entry was posted in detroit , shorpy saturday and tagged aircraft , art - deco , buhl company , detroit , ford , gm , manufacturing , milk , shorpy , stamping , tubular laterns . bookmark the permalink .\nlike a lot of other companies in the early 1920s , the buhl family decided to begin to build aircraft ,\nsaid moss , a resident of port huron .\ndormoy left boeing due to allergies induced by the damp seattle climate . he joined the consolidated aircraft company of san diego ( later renamed convair ) .\nalfred victor verille was an aviation pioneer and aircraft designer responsible for a number of important contributions in aircraft design . some of his innovations include welded steel - frame fuselages and retractable landing gear .\non sept . 27 , carl moss will delve into the aeronautic history of the city in his presentation\nflying high in marysville : the history of the buhl aircraft made in marysville .\nkey figures to the success of the a - 1 autogiro were buhl\u2019s chief engineer , eitenne dormay and pilot , james johnson and one other gentleman by the name of alfred verille , another aircraft designer .\nthe city of marysville has a rich , interesting history that begins in the early days with lumbering and saw mills and progresses through eras of shipbuilding , automobile manufacturing and the building of the buhl aircraft .\nborn in 1890 , verille started working in 1914 at the curtiss aeroplane & motor company . by the close of world war i he had worked for several aircraft manufacturers . in 1915 with thomas - morse company , 1915 - 1917 for general airplane company and 1917 - 1918 with the fisher body corporation , airplane division .\nwant more information about this aircraft ? you might be interested in our fbo toolbox service . click here .\nca - 3b airster ( buhl - verville ) 1926 = no data . pop : 1 [ 1450 ] .\nthe buhl ' s built a runway from the plant extending southwest , crossing what would later become busha highway .\nlaurah\u00fctte in siemianowice ( april 1944 - january 1945 ) . production of anti - aircraft artillery in the laura mill , company : bergh\u00fctte - k\u00f6nigs und bismarckh\u00fctte , 937 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\nin response , buhl began producing the bull pup , a smaller , lighter plane that sold for $ 1 , 250 .\nadmission is to the buhl talk is $ 5 . for reservations , call ernest at ( 810 ) 987 - 2854 .\nplease also note that the one and only buhl a - 1 autogiro can be seen at the hiller museum in sunny california .\na relative handful of marysville residents are aware that their city once was home to the car manufacturing company , wills sainte claire , and the famous boat - building firm of gar wood . fewer know that planes were built in the city by the buhl aircraft co . , owned by the same family whose name still graces the art deco building in detroit .\neintrachth\u00fctte in \u015bwi\u0119toch\u0142owice ( may 1943 - january 1945 ) . production of anti - aircraft artillery in the eintracht mill , company : bergh\u00fctte - osmag i ost - maschinenbau , 1 , 297 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\nat first , buhl built open cockpit planes , but quickly moved into enclosed planes they called air sedans ,\nsaid moss .\nlichtewerden w sv\u011btl\u00e1 ( protectorate of bohemia and moravia ) ( november 1944 - january 1945 ) . labor in a thread factory , company : g . a . buhl und sohn , 300 women prisoners ( december 30 , 1944 ) .\none of the family ' s businesses was buhl stamping in detroit , which made fenders and other car parts for the burgeoning automobile industry .\ntschechowitz ( i ) - bombensucherkommando in czechowice dziedzice ( august - september 1944 ) . removal of unexploded bombs from the refinery and surrounding areas , company : vacuum oil company , approximately 100 prisoners .\ntschechowitz ( ii ) - vacuum in czechowice dziedzice ( september 1944 - january 1945 ) . clearing rubble and maintaining the refinery , company : vacuum oil company , 561 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\nsosnowitz ( ii ) in sosnowiec ( may 1944 - january 1945 ) . labor in a steel mill , casting barrels for anti - aircraft cannon and producing shells , company : bergh\u00fctte - ost - maschinenbau gmbh , 863 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\ndespite a number of aeronautic records , the company continued to struggle and by 1933 closed its hangar doors .\nbuhl had been fairly successful in selling his \u201cbullpup\u201d airplanes and had a few compete in the 1931 transcontinental race . but in the same year buhl and his company entered a new endeavor in the world of autogiros . they created the a - 1 autogiro in 1931 with the first flight on december 15 , 1931 . the flight was conducted by james w . johnson the company pilot and successfully completes the first flight of this aerial photography platform . the design by dormay was intended to provide an optimum photography platform for both commercial and military applications .\nverville was also chief designer until he left the company in 1927 , then etienne dormoy took over the job .\nbobrek in bobrek near o\u015bwi\u0119cim ( may 1944 - january 1945 , first prisoners employed here in december 1943 ) . production of electrical apparatus for aircraft and submarines , company : siemens - schuckerwerke ag , 213 men prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) and 38 women prisoners ( december 30 , 1944 ) .\nthe great depression , which began with the stock market crash in october 29 , 1929 , derailed the company ' s plans .\nthe collection includes clippings from newspapers and magazines , photographs , brochures , and other memorabilia on dr . hugo , eckener , charles lindberg and his flight to paris , admiral byrd\u2019s flight to the south pole , women pilots , zeppelins , plane crashes , various companies that manufactured planes or plane parts , including buhl aircraft company , forker ( gm . ) , ford motor company , kohler corporation , and airlines including detroit\u2013grand rapids airline , furniture capital air service , and stout air service , inc . , and materials related to the grand rapids air fair , 1927 , and airport , as well as the history of aviation , in general .\nthe firm built a number of models capable of carrying from three to nine passengers . companies and wealthy individuals comprised the main market for the aircraft , which ranged in price from $ 9 , 000 to $ 20 , 000 .\nthe company soon bought a one - square mile parcel of land off puttygut road , south of the city of st . clair , where it planned an airport .\ntrzebinia in trzebinia ( august 1944 - january 1945 ) . expansion of the refinery , company : erd\u00f6l raffinerie gmbh , 641 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\nthe buhl was sometimes called a monoplane and a half since the top span was 40ft while the bottom was only 26ft 1in . a unique feature of the buhl was that to avoid the weight of a battery powered engine starter it used a coffman gas starter . the pilot inserted what looked like a shotgun shell in a breach near the throttle , closed and locked the breach then pulled the trigger . the explosive gases went through pipes and activated the cylinders hopefully starting the engine .\njaninagrube in libi\u0105\u017c ( september 1943 - january 1945 ) . coal mining in the janina mine , company : f\u00fcrstengrube gmbh , 853 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\nlagischa in \u0142agisza ( september 1943 - september 1944 ) . construction of the walter thermal electric power plant , company : energie - versorgung oberschlesien ag , approximately 1000 prisoners .\nneustadt in prudnik ( september 1944 - january 1945 ) . work in a textile mill , company : schlesische feinweberei ag , 399 women prisoners ( december 30 , 1944 )\ndormoy was fired from the packard motor company for drawing airplane designs instead of automobiles . he then became a civil engineer for the u . s . army air force .\ndetroit circa 1905 . \u201cbuhl stamping co . , 3rd ave . and larned . \u201d note the \u201ccheese factory\u201d milk cans illustrated between the windows , and the arc - lamp \u201cmoonlight tower\u201d to the right . 8\u00d710 glass negative , detroit publishing co .\nverille on the other hand faired pretty well following his departure from buhl . in 1932 he was a consultant for the bureau of air commerce , 1933 - 36 a consultant for the department of commerce . 1937 and 38 we worked for douglas aircraft and 39 - 41 he was back as a consultant for the bureau of air commerce . 1941 - 42 with curtiss wright , \u201942 with snead aircaft as he continued his career . 1942 - 45 with drexel aviation company and in 45 served with the naval technical mission to europe . finally ready to settle into a single position for a while verille joined the usn bureau of aeronautics in 1946 and worked there until his retirement in 1961 .\ngleiwitz i in gliwice ( march 1944 - january 1945 ) . repair of railroad rolling stock , company : reichsbahnausbesserungswerk , 1 , 336 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\nhubertsh\u00fctte in \u0142agiewniki ( december 1944 - january 1945 ) . labor in the huberts mill , company : bergh\u00fctte k\u00f6nigs und bismarckh\u00fctte ag , 202 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\ncompany of france . the company built the world ' s first monocoque fuselages . dormoy learned the art of wrapping and gluing narrow thin strips of wood around a form to make the strong airplane body without any struts so well he became an expert at it . in an interview in february , 1958 , he claimed that he was the designer of the first monocoque fuselage .\nfreudenthal in bruntalu ( protectorate of bohemia and moravia ) ( 1944 - january 1945 ) . emmerich machold company , 301 women prisoners ( december 30 , 1944 ) , fruit - processing labor .\ncharlottegrube in rydu\u0142towy ( september 1944 - january 1945 ) . coal mining and mine construction work at the charlotte mine , company : hermann g\u00f6ring werke , 833 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\ndormoy flew his last mission in january . he was not released from the french air force at that time , but was sent back to the deperdussin company to help design the\nspad\nfighter .\nnick mamer was killed on january 10 , 1938 , in a crash of his northwest airlines plane . art walker had a distinguished career as a commercial pilot and director of aviation for the standard oil company .\ngolleschau in golesz\u00f3w ( july 1942 - january 1945 ) . labor in ss cement plant , company : ostdeutsche baustoffwerke gmbh - goleschauer portland zement ag , 1 , 008 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\njawischowitz in jawiszowice ( august 1942 - january 1945 ) . coal mining and surface construction work at the brzeszcze - jawischowitz mine , company : reichswerke hermann g\u00f6ring , 1988 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\nbismarckh\u00fctte in chorz\u00f3w ( september 1944 - january 1945 ) . production of cannons and armored vehicles in the bismarck mill , company : bergh\u00fctte - k\u00f6nigs und bismarckh\u00fctte ag , 192 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\ng\u00fcnthergrube in l\u0119dziny ( february 1944 - january 1945 ) . coal mining in the piast mine and construction of the g\u00fcnther mine , company : f\u00fcrstlich plessische bergwerks ag , 586 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\nche\u0142mek in che\u0142mek ( october 1942 - december 1942 ) . labor at the shoe factory ( deepening and cleaning the water reservoir ) , company : ota schlesische schuh - werke ( formerly bata ) , approximately 150 prisoners .\nf\u00fcrstengrube in weso\u0142a near mys\u0142owice ( september 1943 - january 1945 ) . coal mining and the excavation of a new mine at the f\u00fcrsten mine , company : f\u00fcrstengrube gmbh , 1 , 283 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\ngmt gummi - metall - technik gmbh was founded in 1968 by mr . gerhard engstler . head office is based in buhl ( germany ) . within a few years gmt became a global manufacturer for components that reduce or eliminate unwanted vibration and noise in all kinds of industrial applications . today gmt has production plants and sales offices in ireland , malaysia , usa , switzerland , england , austria , belgium , france , china and india . modern and efficient production facilities , flexibility , quality orientated work flows and reliable service are the basis for the continuous growth of the company .\nblechhammer in s\u0142awi\u0119cice near blachownia \u015bl\u0105ska ( april 1944 - january 1945 ) . construction of chemical plant , company : o / s hydrierwerke ag , 3958 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) and 157 women prisoners ( december 30 , 1944 ) .\nbudy in budy near o\u015bwi\u0119cim ( june 1942 - spring 1943 ) . agricultural labor on an ss farm including drainage work ( digging ditches ) and cleaning and deepening fish ponds , approximately 400 women prisoners from the penal company ( summer 1942 ) .\nmonowitz ( buna ) in monowice near o\u015bwi\u0119cim ( october 1942 - january 1945 , first prisoners employed in april 1941 ) . construction of a chemical complex , company : ig farbenindustrie ag , 10 , 223 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\nneu - dachs in jaworzno ( june 1943 - january 1945 ) . coal mining in the jaworzno mines and construction of the wilhelm electric power plant , company : energie versorgung oberschlesien ag , 3 , 664 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\nthis flight , a cooperative venture of the national air derby association , the buhl aircraft company , and texaco , was coordinated locally by a committee of spokane\u2019s leading business leaders and aviation enthusiasts . its main purpose was to break the endurance record of 151 hours aloft set by an army air corps crew flying a tri - motor fokker , the question mark . major points on the sun - god\u2019s route from spokane were portland , oakland , reno , salt lake city , cheyenne , des moines , chicago , cleveland , and new york , then back to cleveland , chicago , st . paul and west to spokane . along this route nick mamer not only flew the plane but also provided frequent news dispatches for the spokesman - review and other papers . this he did by attaching weights to the notes and dropping them . in addition , in the days before two - way radio , all logistical communication between the plane and the ground had to be by this means .\nhindenburg in zabrze ( august 1944 - january 1945 ) . production of weapons and ammunition in the donnersmark mill , company : vereinigte oberschlesische h\u00fcttenwerke ag , 50 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) and 470 women prisoners ( december 30 , 1944 ) .\ngleiwitz iii in gliwice ( july 1944 - january 1945 ) . renovation of the glewitzer h\u00fctte factory building , followed by production of arms , ammunition , and railroad wheels , company : zieleniewski - maschinen und waggonbau gmbh , krakau , 609 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\ngleiwitz ii in gliwice ( may 1944 - january 1945 ) . production of coal tar ( women ) , repair and maintenance of machinery , factory expansion ( men ) , company : deutsche gasrusswerke gmbh , 740 men prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) and 371 women prisoners ( december 30 , 1944 ) .\n, who went to paris for the aero club of america to purchase an 18 - cylinder , 160 h . p . gnome engine . the deperdussin company was to build the airframe . kantner introduced dormoy to maximillian schmiddt who hired dormoy to move to paterson , new jersey to build the first true monocoque built in the united states .\nthis crew finally managed to lower gasoline in tin cans at the end of ropes . the sun - god completed its feat of flight endurance , staying in the air 120 hours , adding to nick mamer\u2019s growing reputation as a hero of early spokane aviation . president herbert hoover sent the following message : \u201ccongratulations on the successful completion of your nonstop refueling flight across the continent and return . it is a further demonstration of the ever - widening scope of the practical utility of aircraft\u201d ( mcgoldrick , 156 ) .\n\u201cwhat a fine reception we get ! you send that bird up in the buhl \u2018sesqui\u2019 and he does not realize that i cannot look into the glaring sun and see his ship also . then after two hours , he finally realizes what is wrong and the man who is lowering the bag is scared and does not know what to do . . . . another mistake they make : when they see you coming for them , they start going like hell , making it all more difficult\u201d ( mcgoldrick , 156 ) .\nwith an agreement between the united states army signal corps and the deperdussin company , dormoy was brought back to the u . s . with two spads and blueprints to teach the americans how to build the spad at the new curtiss elmwood plant in buffalo , new york . several fuselages were made , but the complete plane was never made at the factory . this was due to the lack of the hispano engines . the war ended leaving no use for the airplane , so the project was abandoned .\nin 1919 , c . harold wills , a millionaire motor car engineer from detroit , changed the face of the village . within two years his \u201cdream city\u201d had become a reality . new streets were laid out and new homes built . c . h . wills and company built a factory to produce the wills sainte clair ( from1921 to 1926 ) automobile , whose design and engine were far ahead of its time . unfortunately , due to the high cost of production and a severe economic depression , the operation failed . the building wills had constructed was later purchased by chrysler corporation and houses the mopar operation there today .\n1931 = 2polwmag ; 165hp continental a - 70 pusher ; span : 32 ' 0\nlength : 27 ' 0\nrotor : 40 ' .\n. first pusher autogyro ; built under license from autogiro co of america ( pitcairn ) ; ff : 12 / 15 / 31 ( p : jimmy johnson ) . nacelle - type fuselage with triple - boom tail . pop : 1 [ x369y ] c / n 1 .\n1930 ( atc 2 - 419 ) = 1polwm ; 300hp wright j - 6 . sleek , cylindrical steel - tube fuselage with wooden cantilever wing ; cowled motor . designed for competition and eventual use as a mailplane , but anticipated interest failed to materialize . pop : 1 [ x8454 = ns41 ] . ( 2 - 419 ) for 300hp p & w ; wasp installation in 1932 .\n1930 ( atc 2 - 283 ) = 2polwm ; 420hp p & w ; wasp . sport version of ca - 1 , wheel pants and speed ring . pop : 1 [ nc8458 ] .\n1926 ( atc 1 , 2 - 6 ) = 3pob ; 200hp wright j - 4 ; span : 35 ' 8\nlength : 24 ' 4\nload : 885 # v : 125 / 110 / 42 range : 440 .\n. awarded the first atc ever issued , march 1927 . folding wings . second place in 1926 ford air tour ( p : louis meister ) . one modified under ( 2 - 6 ) as 2p with 220hp wright j - 5 as a trainer for army trials [ x1673 ] .\n1926 ( atc 1 ) = 3pob ; 225hp wright j - 5 . pop : 3 ; one took third place in 1927 air derby , new york - spokane ( p : nick mamer ) , beaten only by two speedy lairds . $ 9 , 300 .\n. start of the airsedan series . pop : 2 [ 5860 , 5861 ] .\n1928 = improved ca - 3 . pop : 1 [ 4 ] , converted to ca - 3c in 1929 , then to ca - 3cw in 1931 .\n1928 = slightly smaller 3p version of ca - 3 with 110hp warner scarab . pop : 1 [ 6810 ] .\n1928 ( atc 46 ) = 3pcswb ; 225hp wright j - 5 ; span : 36 ' 0\nlength : 28 ' 0\nload : 1440 # v : 134 / 112 / 47 range : 840 . $ 11 , 000 . pop : 9 [ c4 , c2441 , c6816 , c6872 / 6874 , c7101 , c7448 , c7263 ] ; [ c4 ] converted to ca - 3cw in 1931 , [ c7448 ] became ca - 3d .\n1931 ( atc 2 - 328 ) = 300hp p & w ; wasp . pop : 1 conversions [ nc4 ] .\n1929 ( atc 163 , 2 - 72 ) = 300hp wright j - 6 ; span : 36 ' 0\nlength : 25 ' 0\nload : 1183 # v : 150 / 125 / 47 range : 700 . $ 12 , 000 ; pop : 5 [ nc8451 , nc9630 , nc9635 ] , included 1 ca - 3c as\n( p : loren mendell ) , which was winner of the oakland - cleveland air derby at the 1929 nationals [ nc7448 ] . [ nc9630 ] later converted to\n1929 ( atc 2 - 309 ) = 225hp packard dr - 980 diesel ; pop : 1 conversion [ c8451 ] , purchased in mid - 1930 by packard motor car co for $ 8566 . 67 as a demnstrator for their diesel engine . it was sold 2 / 27 / 31 to aeroposta argentina who returned it to wright j - 6 [ lbnve ] , was damaged in a windstorm there some time after ww2 and never flew again . its civil owner there sold it back to a us buyer in 1989 , it was found decaying in a ca hangar c . 1995 and bought by greg herrick ( golden wings museum ) for restoration to flying condition .\n1927 ( atc 12 ) = 5pcb ; 225hp wright j - 5 ; span : ( upper ) 42 ' 0\n( lower ) 32 ' 4\nlength : 27 ' 8\nload : 1627 # v : 120 / 105 / 48 range : 650 - 850 .\n( p : augy pedlar ) , lost at sea [ nx2915 ] ; .\n1928 ( atc 33 ) = deluxe version for $ 13 , 500 with slightly increased performance . pop : 7 [ c1451 , c3034 , c3762 , c5311 , c5464 , c7452 , c7624 ] .\n1929 ( atc 128 , 2 - 51 ) = 6pcswb ; 300hp wright j - 6 ; span : 40 ' 0\nlength : 29 ' 8\nload : 1722 # v : 145 / 115 / 45 range : 720 . sesqui - wing evolution of ca - 5 . $ 13 , 500 ; pop : 15 [ nc8446 , nc8448 , nc8450 , nc8452 / 8453 , nc9627 / 9629 , nc9631 / 9634 , nc12829 , nc14502 , cf - aay ] , of which [ nr9629 ] was modified under ( 2 - 51 ) as ca - 6 special ,\n( p : nick mamer , art walker ] , the first plane to fly non - stop , round - trip across the usa , 8 / 15 - 21 / 29 , using air - to - air refueling to travel the 7 , 200 miles from spokane to new york city and back in 120h : 1m : 40s .\n1929 ( atc 128 ) = 420hp p & w ; wasp ; length : 29 ' 6\nload : 2050 # v : 145 / 115 / 45 . pop : included in the previous batch .\n1930 ( atc 2 - 225 ) = 450hp p & w ; wasp . pop : 4 , of which one was approved for 420hp wasp [ c8449 , x8455 , c8456 / 8457 ] .\n1931 = conversion from ca - 3d . pop : 2 [ nc8447 , nc9635 ] .\n1931 ( atc 2 - 336 ) = modified 5p ca - 6 with 300hp p & w ; wasp . [ c8453 ] .\nca - 6w airsedan 1929 ( atc 2 - 133 ) = modified 4p ca - 6 with 420hp p & w ; wasp . [ c9633 ] .\n1929 ( atc 2 - 46 ) = 8pcswb ; 450hp p & w ; wasp c . pop : 2 [ 7570 , 7705 ] c / ns 34 and 39 .\n1929 ( atc 98 ) = 8pcswb ; 525hp wright cyclone ; span : 48 ' 0\nlength : 36 ' 0\nload : 2658 # v : 142 / 118 / 48 range : 775 ceiling : 18 , 000 ' .\n. $ 19 , 500 ; pop : 3 [ c9626 , c12895 , c14501 ] c / ns 40 , 43a , and s - 400 .\n1929 ( atc 99 ) = as previous with 525hp p & w ; hornet and similar data . pop : 1 , possibly a conversion of ca - 8a or a fresh model [ nc14501 ] listed in registers as - 8a perhaps erroneously . documentation is lacking , but the question is why a new atc would be issued for an engine change unless this was for a planned production that never developed . the radical change in c / n s - 400 suggests the latter .\n1925 = 3pob ; 90hp curtiss ox - 5 ; span : 35 ' 0\nlength : 25 ' 0\nload : 770 # v : 95 / 80 / 40 range : 475 .\n1926 = 2 - 3pob ; 220hp wright j - 5 ; span : 35 ' 0\nlength : 25 ' 0\nload : 885 # 133 / x / 45 range : 450 . pop : 1 for unsuccessful military trainer trials [ 1673 ] .\n1930 ( atc 405 ) = 1pomwm ; 45hp szekely sr - 3 ; span : 30 ' 0\nlength : 19 ' 0\nload : 292 # v : 95 / 76 / 35 range : 240 .\n. $ 1 , 250 ; pop : more than 100 ; ff : 10 / 14 / 30 . prototype la [ x8459 ] had 26hp aeronca , and fabric - covered steel - tube fuselage . production models had an all - metal monocoque fuselages ; ff : 1 / 7 / 31 , as 2 experimental la prototypes [ x8460 , x8461 ] ( p : jimmie johnson ) . optional wingspans of 28 ' for competition as la - 1a [ nc346y ] and 32 ' for high - altutide flying as la - 1b [ nc370y ] were available , but the 30 ' wing was standard and only a few variants were sold . la - 1s was twin - float version . offered briefly with a 26 ' wing as\nfor racing , but again with few sales . set a lightplane altitude record of 22 , 500 ' 6 / 13 / 31 ( p : mae haizlip ) . production ended in 1932 , with remaining stock being sold for half - price . see\nand a very special thanks to my friend m . woolson for taking and providing urltoken with the fantastic photos on this page .\nsunny skies . high 93f . winds wsw at 10 to 15 mph . .\npartly cloudy . a stray shower or thunderstorm is possible . low around 65f . winds nw at 5 to 10 mph .\nprogress or regression ? the red wings of general manager ken holland don\u2019t seem to be committed fully to rebuilding , yet clearly don\u2019t have a bonafide stanley cup - contending roster . as such , it\u2019s difficult to tell .\nlempke - blackwell vfw post 7573 : at a recent state vfw convention , post 7573 earned three important awards : honor post , all - state commanders team and outstanding community service post award . lempke - blackwell post 7573 is the number one or top post in the state of michigan for community servi\u2026\nearly in \u201cthe opposite of writing , \u201d the introduction to this winning collection of occasional pieces , michael chabon recounts a conversation he had with an author \u201cat a literary party the summer before my first novel was published . \u201d that author tells chabon the key to being a successful writer : \u201cyou can write great books . or you can have kids . it\u2019s up to you . \u201d\nany dream of having the old boblo boat moored in st . clair as a restaurant and event boat may have come to an end friday as the ss ste . claire burned at the riverview marina in detroit .\nfittingly , moss will give his talk at 7 : 30 p . m . at the wills ste . claire auto museum , located at 2408 wills st . in marysville .\nthey made three planes there and ran out of space ,\nsaid moss .\nin late 1926 , the buhls purchased the old illinois tool co . , which supplied tools and machinery to the wills ste . claire assembly plant in marysville , said terry ernest , president of the wills ste . claire museum .\nthe plant is still standing in the form of rick ' s service center on m - 29 , also known as busha highway .\nin the 1920s , m - 29 was still nearly a half - century in the future . river road provided the main north - south thoroughfare through the city .\nwe keep digging up stuff that ' s been forgotten but is really cool ,\nsaid ernest .\njim bloch is a freelance writer . contact him at bloch . jim @ urltoken .\nthis website uses cookies . by using and further navigating this website , you accept this .\nyou can help us keep flightaware free by allowing ads from flightaware . com . we work hard to keep our advertising relevant and unobtrusive to create a great experience . it ' s quick and easy to whitelist ads on flightaware or please consider our premium accounts .\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 .\n\u00a9 2011 - 2018 canadian bushplane heritage centre , 50 pim st . , sault ste marie , canada - telephone 1 - 705 - 945 - 6242\nfrom the stories of the native american tribes who inhabited marysville\u2019s shores to those of the early founding fathers and industrial giants , it is a tale of men with vision and courage . visit our museum and discover little known facts about the town and its people .\nin 1817 zephaniah w . bunce sailed up the st . clair river and settled at the mouth of baby\u2019s creek , serving as merchant , postmaster , lumberman , judge and legislator for 65 years . there was no habitation nearer than fort gratiot to the north and palmer ( st . clair ) to the south . the pine forest that stretched from pine river to the strait of mackinac was barely touched by man . this was woodland . eventually saw mills dotted the shorelines of streams in marysville along what is known today as carleton creek ( near the golf course ) , bunce creek ( detroit edison plant ) , and mud creek ( in marysville park ) .\nmeldrum and park erected a sawmill in 1792 at carleton creek and was later succeeded by colonel andrew mack \u2013 a prominent detroit man . the colonel constructed a house there which later became the home of george w . carleton . a model of this house may still be seen on the lawn of marysville historical museum in marysville park . the tombstone of andrew mack and his wife , amelia , still remains standing on the north bank of carleton creek in marysville golf course .\nanother mill located at bunce creek was owned by judge bunce and his sons , mumford and lefferts , which was built on the site of an earlier mill started by antoin morass in approximately 1786 . the mill was water powered and in operation from 1818 until 1870 . initially it was called bunceville , serving as a port of call for passenger steamers running between chicago and detroit . it was the trading post for indians and trappers , the post office for fort gratiot and desmond , of which judge bunce was postmaster . the judge later became a member of the first michigan legislature .\nin 1843 , edward p . vickery purchased land from cummings sanborn and erected a sawmill at the point where mud creek flowed into the st . clair river , near the foot of the present huron boulevard . he named his operation vickery\u2019s landing . as the settlement grew , it was renamed vicksburg . in 1859 the name was changed to marysville , after nelson mill\u2019s wife mary . vickery sold his mill in 1852 to lewis brockway and horace e . bunce , who in turn sold it in 1854 to nathan reeves , myron williams and nelson mills . mills became the sole owner in 1862 . nelson mills operated three specialized mills on the st . clair river near the mouth of mud creek . these continued to function until about 1900 . the williams - mills operation was the largest enterprise in marysville up until the arrival of c . h . mills .\nanother establishment within the present boundaries of marysville was hubbard\u2019s corners , where isaac hubbard built a tavern , blacksmith shop and a store on the corner of bartlett road ( huron blvd . ) and gratiot turnpike . hubbard married edward vickery\u2019s daughter , mary .\nfrom 1853 to 1883 , vicksburg was also a shipbuilding town . myron williams built the following schooners ; marry - 88 tons and the mary williams - 88 tons . these small schooners were built to transport lumber from vicksburg to detroit and other lake erie ports . in 1862 williams built the schooner emeline - 121 tons and in 1864 the tug tawas , named after a native american . the tug exploded in 1874 killing some of its crew .\nin 1864 , williams also constructed the city of tawas \u2013 572 tons and the scow d . g . williams in 1874 . n & b mills rebuilt the clifton in 1866 , built the n . mills in 1870 , the mary mills in 1872 and the steamer j . e . mills in 1883 .\nfollowing the lumber era from 1900 to 1919 , marysville was a quiet little village extending from the river west to what is now michigan avenue . there was no industry at that time , although there was a rapid transit system to detroit and port huron via the electric interurban railway known as the d . u . r . ( detroit urban railway ) .\nmarysville was first incorporated as a village in the year 1919 and as a fifth class city in 1924 under the city manager form of government . the population has grown steadily and is approximately 9 , 959 today . new businesses have sprung up in the area , attracted by our fine school system , efficient police and fire departments and excellent municipal services .\nthe city of marysville continues to strive to be a great place to visit , a better place to live , and ensure our website is a great resource of information . have any questions or concerns ? please contact us and let us know how we can help .\nnick mamer and art walker take off from spokane ' s felts field on a history - making feat of endurance flying on august 15 , 1929 . - urltoken\nnick mamer and art walker take off from spokane ' s felts field on a history - making feat of endurance flying on august 15 , 1929 .\non the occasions when hose refueling was not available or went wrong , fuel had to be lowered in containers swaying at the end of ropes . this was also the method used for getting food and other supplies to mamer and walker . a mishap , which could have been fatal , occurred when rough air caused the sun - god\u2019s propeller to cut the refueling hose hanging down from the refueling plane . miraculously , the fuel being sprayed on the top of the sun - god did not cause an explosion or fire . with tanks dangerously low , they managed to refuel at night with the remaining 20 feet of hose illuminated by a flashlight tied to the end .\nironically , one of mamer\u2019s most maddening predicaments occurred on august 20 when he arrived over spokane and circled for six hours to add to the flight time . a magneto malfunction occasioned the exchange of several concerned notes with the spokane committee on the ground at felts field ; then an inexperienced refueling crew almost caused a disaster . mamer dropped the following exasperated note :\nnick mamer continued operating his own flight service in spokane and eventually became a pilot for northwest airlines . in the estimation of spokane aviation authority james mcgoldrick , \u201cnick mamer was responsible for more aviation firsts being credited to spokane than any other person\u201d ( mcgoldrick , 45 ) .\nsources : james p . mcgoldrick , the spokane aviation story , 1910 - 1941 , revised and expanded edition ( spokane : tornado creek publications , 2007 ) ; newspaper clipping file (\nv . f . bio - - mamer , nick\n) and photograph files (\nbio - - mamer , nick\nand\nairplanes [ 1920 - 1929 ] - - spokane sun - god\n) , northwest museum of arts and culture , spokane . see also : marla meekhof ,\nspokane ' s famous aviator , nick mamer ,\nnostalgia , vol . 3 , no . 7 ( july , 2001 ) , pp . 10 - 15 .\nlicensing : this essay is licensed under a creative commons license that encourages reproduction with attribution . credit should be given to both urltoken and to the author , and sources must be included with any reproduction . click the icon for more info . please note that this creative commons license applies to text only , and not to images . for more information regarding individual photos or images , please contact the source noted in the image credit .\nmajor support for urltoken provided by : the state of washington | patsy bullitt collins | paul g . allen family foundation | museum of history & industry | 4culture ( king county lodging tax revenue ) | city of seattle | city of bellevue | city of tacoma | king county | the peach foundation | microsoft corporation , other public and private sponsors and visitors like you\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nmore than 40 auschwitz sub - camps , exploiting the prisoners as slave laborers , were founded , mainly at various sorts of german industrial plants and farms , between 1942 and 1944 .\nin stara wie\u015b near pszczyna ( 1942 \u2013 1943 ) . forestry work , employer : oberforstamt pless ( pszczyna forestry authority ) , 10 - 20 prisoners .\nalthammer in stara ku\u017ania near halemba ( september 1944 - january 1945 ) . construction of thermal electric power plant , 486 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\nbabitz in babice near o\u015bwi\u0119cim ( march 1943 - january 1945 ) . agricultural work on an ss farm , 159 men prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) and approximately 180 women prisoners ( summer 1944 ) .\nbirkenau in brzezinka ( 1943 - january 1945 ) . agricultural work on an ss farm , 204 men prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\nbr\u00fcnn in brno ( czechoslovakia ) ( october 1943 - january 1945 ) . construction work on the ss and police technical academy , employer : ss - wvha bureau c - bauleitung br\u00fcnn , 250 prisoners ( october 1943 ) , 36 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\nbudy in budy near o\u015bwi\u0119cim ( april 1943 - autumn 1944 ) . agricultural labor on an ss farm , several hundred women prisoners .\nbudy in budy near o\u015bwi\u0119cim ( april 1942 - january 1945 , with an interruption in the autumn and winter of 1942 / 43 ) . agricultural labor on an ss farm , 313 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\ngleiwitz iv in gliwice ( june 1944 - january 1945 ) . expansion of barracks , repair and reconditioning of military vehicles , 444 prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) .\nharmense in harm\u0119\u017ce near o\u015bwi\u0119cim ( december 1941 - summer 1943 ) . agricultural labor on an ss farm ( raising poultry , rabbits , and fish ) , approximately 70 prisoners .\nharmense in harm\u0119\u017ce near o\u015bwi\u0119cim ( june 1942 - january 1945 ) . agricultural labor on an ss farm ( raising poultry , rabbits , and fish ) , approximately 50 women prisoners .\nkobier in kobi\u00f3r ( 1942 - 1943 ) . forestry work , employer : oberforstamt pless ( pszczyna forestry authority ) , 158 prisoners ( april 25 , 1943 ) .\nplawy in p\u0142awy near oswi\u0119cim ( 1944 - january 1945 ) . agricultural labor on an ss farm , 138 men prisoners ( january 17 , 1945 ) and approximately 200 women prisoners ( january 1945 )\nradostowitz in radostowice near pszczyna ( 1942 - 1943 ) . with an interruption in the winter of 1942 / 1943 , forestry work , employer : oberforstamt pless ( pszczyna forestry authority ) , approximately 20 prisoners .\nraisko in rajsko ( june 1943 - january 1945 ) . agricultural labor on an ss farm ( gardening and experimental cultivation of the rubber plant ) , approximately 300 women prisoners ( 1944 ) .\nsonderkommando kattowitz in katowice ( january 1944 - january 1945 ) . construction of air - raid shelters and barracks for the gestapo , 10 prisoners .\nsosnowitz ( i ) in sosnowiec ( august 1943 - february 1944 ) . renovation of an office building , 100 prisoners .\nso\u015bnica near gliwice ( july - august 1940 ) . demolition of buildings at the site of a pow camp , approximately 30 prisoners .\nss h\u00fctte porombka in mi\u0119dzybrodzie ( october - november 1940 - january 1945 ) . construction and staffing of an ss rest house , ( several dozen prisoners during construction , less than ten women prisoners during normal service ) .\nss bauzug in karlsruhe ( september 1944 - october 1944 ) . clearing rubble and repairing railroad lines in the city , employer : ss - wvha bureau c , approximately 500 prisoners . ( the prisoners were quartered in railroad freight cars . around october 10 , 1944 , the sub - camp was placed under the control of buchenwald concentration camp and , several days later , was renamed 7 - ss eisenbahnbaubrigade and transferred to stuttgart ) .\nbelow is a shot of the same block today from street level . unfortunately the two streets no longer intersect and the building seems to have been demolished long ago :\ni ' m currently a project manager at cypress partners , llc in bloomfield hills , mich . i graduated from wayne state university in 2008 with a b . a . in journalism . looking to broaden my view of the world , i spent a semester abroad studying at the university of salford , a greater manchester university in england . i enjoy doing an array of activities , including following detroit sports teams , scuba diving , traveling , reading , playing tennis , hand - written letters and going to the movies . i am the co - founder of the woodward spine , a blog about detroit and its surrounding communities . the woodward spine aims to inform its readers about relevant news and events through creative and informative posts in these core areas : news , opinion , entertainment , history , sports and development . the woodward spine serves the tri - county metro detroit area , concentrating mainly on the communities that lie along the woodward corridor .\nrt @ yourawaymessage : d0nt crii becuz itz 0ver . sm ! le becuz it happened . - audrey . hepburn . ( 0r some1 ) - 9 months ago\nrt @ cavsdan : yes , it ' s true @ rocketfiber coming to downtown detroit in near future . fast as google or faster . details in a few weeks http : / / t\u2026 3 years ago\nkalichstein - laredo - robinson trio performs composer\u2019s complete piano trios feb . 6 , 7 , 8\nenter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email .\na return to the skiesby danielle mcintoshharbor light newspaperdespite an ironic fear of heights , andy bowman sr . seeks the thrill and freedom of flying - - and piloting - - with an unbreakable regard for airplanes that continues to stand the test . . .\nplease subscribe to the harbor light news or login to continue to enjoy reading your local newspaper .\nfebruary 10 , 1885 - - etienne dormoy born in vandoncourt ( doubs ) , france to pastor paul amos dormoy and his wife antoinette berthe pierret .\njuly 26 , 1906 - - dormoy graduated from industrial institute of northern france in lille . he earned a diploma from the division of civil engineering department ( electrical department ) . dormoy join the french military in 1906 as an engineer . he completed his service in 1908 .\nkantner won the new york times 4th of july race in the schmiddt monoplane with the monocoque built by dormoy . dormoy returned to france , joined the french air force and became a pilot in 1915 . he was one of the first pilots to make night flights in search of zeppelins . dormoy returned twice with his voisin biplane riddled with bullet holes . one time five holes , another three .\nhe designed a device to spray war chemicals from an airplane . this became the forerunner for crop dusting .\ndormoy built his\nfamous flying bathtub\nairplane out of materials bought from a hardware store . the henderson motorcycle engine was the only thing that didn ' t come from the hardware store . he entered his plane in the 1924 dayton daily news light airplane race and won . he also won the rickenbacker trophy and the rickenbacker traveling trophy which was to go to each year ' s winner of the race . there was just the one race and the trophy was later given to dormoy . ( this trophy was stolen from dormoy ' s san diego home in the mid - 1950 ' s . it was 32 inches tall . )\ndormoy ended his career with the u . s . army air force . he went to work for\netienne dormoy became an american citizen in seattle , washington on october 14 , 1933 .\nconsolidated sent dormoy to russia to oversee an american crew who was helping the russians build a catalina pby . many problems developed , including damaged parts in shipment , lack of communication and lack of cooperation by the russians .\ndormoy returned to the united states and worked for convair until he retired . he helped isaac laddon design the catalina pby .\ndormoy retired from convair as senior design engineer . after retirement he remained active by designing a collapsible boat and a barbecue grill .\non february 28 , 1959 , etienne dormoy died in a san diego hospital of a heart ailment .\nthis biography and illustrations were provided by jerry m . turner and richard l . meister jr . from newspaper clippings , an interview with phillis dormoy ( etienne ' s widow ) and etienne dormoy ' s records and memoirs . jerry m . turner and richard l . meister jr are working on a book about dormoy . the tentative title is ,\netienne dormoy , beyond the flying bathtub .\njerry m . turner may be contacted at p . o . box 350 , veradale , washington 99037\n\u00a9 1998 by jerry m . turner & richard l . meister , jr .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ncollection includes clippings , photographs , brochures , information about famous pilots , planes , flights , plane manufacturers , airlines , general aviation history , grand rapids art fair and airport information , heagle ' s pilot log book and lessons from the furniture capital air school of grand rapids , michigan .\ndonald e . heagle ( december 8 , 1911 - july 10 , 1997 ) was a pilot and a mechanic with stout air services , inc . in grand rapids , michigan . ( this information is from the collection and the social security death index . )\nalso included are heagle\u2019s pilot log book , 1927 - 1931 , and lessons from the furniture capital air school , undated .\nkent county international airport ( grand rapids , mich . ) - - history .\ncmu , an aa / eo institution , strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community .\ncopyright \u00a9 central michigan university , mount pleasant , mich . 48859 | phone 989 - 774 - 4000 | privacy policy | aa / eo"]}
{"id": 56619, "summary": [{"text": "mektek studios is a canadian video game development studio based in saint john , new brunswick .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "their first game , heavy gear assault , is currently under development .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "it will be published by stompybot productions . ", "topic": 15}], "title": "mektek studios", "paragraphs": ["about mektek studios mektek studios is a saint john - based canadian video game studio , best known for its work on mechwarrior4 .\nheavy gear , heavy gear assault , mektek studios , stompy bot productions , .\nlink to mektek studios by selecting a button and using the embed code provided more . . .\nmektek studios is a grass roots video game development studio based out of saint john , new brunswick . originally formed as a mod group in 2000 , mektek studios incorporated in 2009 to take advantage of this rapidly growing market space .\nstompy bot productions and mektek studios offer a first look at the unreal engine 4 pc game heavy gear assault in this trailer .\nmektek studios is one of the industry\u2019s leading experts with epic\u2019s evolutionary video game engine technology , unreal engine 4 ( ue4 ) . granted access to ue4 over a year before the engine\u2019s public release , mektek studios has utilized this bleeding - edge technology in their development of heavy gear assault .\na well known collector of mechwarrior and battletech merchandise has donated a significant piece of franchise history to mektek studios . instead of keeping . . .\nwe are very pleased to announce that smith & tinker has authorized us ( mektek . net ) and our professional studio ( mektek studios ) to distribute and package a worldwide free release of mechwarrior4 and all of its expansions .\nare you a fan of the heavy gear series ? today we will present you the team behind the latest epic episode of the series : heavy gear assault by mektek studios .\nthe development team behind the game is mektek studio , while the producer is stompy bot production . when we first spoke to mektek studios about the game we were amazed to learn that they are a cloud - based development studio with roots as a community - based mod team .\nas a mod group , mektek produced several community expansions to microsoft\u2019s mechwarrior franchise and supported an active community of over 40 , 000 active forum members . upon incorporating , mektek studios partnered with microsoft to release an official free version of mechwarrior 4 : mercenaries which included all of mektek\u2019s expansions to the title to date . the free release received over two million downloads in a 72 hour period .\n\u201cmektek studios has a talented team composed of industry veterans , and we are excited to be working with such an esteemed team . we expect great things from this partnership , \u201d said james taylor , president , stompy bot productions .\nstompy bot selected mektek to develop the title based on their proven track record in the mecha genre .\nfor mektek\u2019s development team of mech industry veterans and fans , heavy gear assault is a labor of love .\n\u201cthe chance to work on heavy gear is a once in a lifetime opportunity for us at mektek . many of us have fond memories of heavy gear 2 produced by activision and the original tabletop game , \u201d vince mcmullin , president , mektek studios , said . \u201cwe are very excited to work with a visionary company like stompy bot productions on a project of this magnitude . \u201d\nwhere do i upload the files ? upload the picture of yourself to our mektek forums thread entitled\nmektek world gears competition\n. do not provide your personal information . we already have that info on record from your recent purchase order .\na well known collector of mechwarrior and battletech merchandise has donated a significant piece of franchise history to mektek studios . instead of keeping this piece of history for ourselves , we have decided to give it away ! to you ! but there is a catch . . . and help us keep our mods alive and pay the bills !\nwhy solaris ? we recognize at mektek that there are plenty of mechwarrior combat simulators being developed within the community and officially . mektek is not interested in competiting for a spot between mechwarrior online , crysis mod mechwarrior living legends , or our own assualt tech1 : battletech . our studio is interested in building a premier arena based combat game which we hope will become a commercial success story by working directly with the battletech franchise licensee virtual world entertainment llc . , and mobile mechwarrior rights holder personae studios , llp .\nmektek views this partnership as a hallmark moment for the global mechwarrior 4 community . we welcome the opportunity for the mektek team to officially take a leadership role in the cultivation and development of the on - line mechwarrior 4 communities in support and anticipation of the recently announced mechwarrior game by smith & tinker and piranha games .\nservers host up to 24 players and bots at a time . mw4 has a built in chat function . originally the ' zonestats ' online ranking system recorded the victories and other statistics of other players , but it is now defunct . mektek studios has announced efforts to bring back support for multiplayer by implementing a community - driven master server to replace the defunct zonematches server . [ 11 ]\nwe thought long and hard about what to do with this amazing piece of franchise history . this prize is worthy of a new competition . the mektek world gears competition !\nwhy a community based mod team ? the roots of mektek studio originate from mechwarrior 4 and the series of mekpak mods . many of the best talents from the mekpak\u2019s community are now working on heavy gear assault .\non april 30 , 2010 , mechwarrior 4 mercenaries was released to the general public by mektek as a free download . [ 6 ] [ 7 ] however due to the massive influx of 100 , 000 downloads and web site accesses , urltoken and related services crashed . [ 8 ] [ 9 ] mektek recovered the mekmatch match making service on may 1 , 2010 and the forum was restored on may 2 , 2010 . [ 9 ] [ 10 ]\nhow do i qualify for this competition ? in order to qualify for this competition you must : 1 . be an official owner of a mektek hat or t - shirt or in official procession of . we ship internationally now from our store ! supplies is limited . we have several sizes of t - shirts . 2 . over the age of 16 or have your parent ' s / legal guardian ' s permission . 3 . be a registered forum user at mektek . net !\nwe are proud to be mektek\u2019 s partner for this amazing game and can\u2019t wait to see how heavy gear assault is going to evolve . if you would like to learn more or get in the closed alpha visit the heavy gear assault website : urltoken\nwhat happens if i am the lucky winner ? we will contact you ! we will send an email , private message on mektek for the mailing address for your prize . we will send the prize within two weeks if we do not hear from the winner to the purchase order address .\nthis free release of mechwarrior 4 commemorates battletech \u2019s 25th anniversary as well as mektek\u2019s 10th anniversary , and will allow battletech fans a chance to re - discover mechwarrior , as well as help us bring in a new army of players who are discovering mechwarrior and the battletech universe for the first time , completely for free .\nstompy bot and mektek are working in close collaboration with dream pod 9 , inc to bring the heavy gear franchise to life on the latest next generation gaming systems . in the summer of 2012 , dream pod 9 granted stompy bot productions an exclusive license for the heavy gear video games on pc , mobile and console platforms .\nwe find it quite curious that the team is releasing heavy gear assault in modules . this strategy allows the development team to focus on accomplishing and polishing a specific set of features but not on all the features at once . also , it will help mektek gather valuable feedback from their community and achieve amazing user experience through constant iterations .\nmektek was looking for a flexible solution which would help them save time and resources . coherent ui turned out to be a good match as it\u2019s easy to use and tremendously reduces iteration time . for example , the ui designers in the team managed to prototype most of the ui only by using text editor , web browser , and popular javascript libraries .\nurltoken urltoken is an on - line community founded by vince \u2018vam\u2019 mcmullin in 1999 to provide free downloadable content and tools , developed in - house , for the mechwarrior series of video games . to date , mektek has released 3 major fan made mechwarrior 4 content expansions ( known as mekpaks ) and has the final iteration ( known as mp4 ) in development .\nat the moment , heavy gear assault is at second round of closed alpha . mektek has almost completed the first module ( most of the combat mechanics ) and soon will move on to the second one . all who want to get the game is that heavy gear assault switched from crowd funding to early access which means that soon you will have a chance to get hold of it .\nwhat do i need to do ? after you receive your hat or shirt in the mail you need to take a picture of yourself wearing your new hat or shirt in your\ncool place\n. choose a place such as a historical land mark . amazing looking environment . dance club . whatever you think will earn you the official forum title of\nmektek ' s cool guy\nor\ngirl\nand an amazing piece of franchise history ! users can only submit one image and it is a one time submission so make it great !\nheavy gear assault [ official site ] , a multiplayer shoot - o - sim adaptation of the mechtastic wargame / loreworld / doodad , has arrived on steam early access . you might remember heavy gear from the games activision made in the \u201990s after losing the mechwarrior license . in a similar memory - jogging vein , heavy gear assault is made by mektek , the folks behind that expanded free release of mechwarrior 4 a few years back . heavy gear isn\u2019t a renamed mechwarrior , mind , not least of all because its battlebots are smaller and scrappier . also , they can wear rollerskates , which i think is a wonderful treat for the robots . maybe the winners get to go to the rollerdisco . read the rest of this entry \u00bb\nalthough it is an official battletech product , the subject of this article does not meet the current criteria for canon for the battletech universe . see the article ' s section on canonicity for details .\ncomputer games are explicitly excluded from the list of products that contribute straight canon to the battletech universe while at the same time it was stated that the ip owners are\nnot in total denial about these sources either\n; it has also been stated that fluff from certain official , licensed products ( namely certain computer games including those produced by fasa ) can be assumed to be part of the shared universe as long as it is not directly contradicted , and makes sense . on this premise , mechwarrior 4 : mercenaries is considered to be an apocryphal product .\nthe flexible mission selection system allows missions to take place at different times than they may have historically occurred . beyond this , many of the conflicts that provide the mission backdrop canonically occur well outside the timeframe of the game , which is limited to 3066 - 3067 .\nspectre cannot have won a solaris championship in the 3060s . all winners for this period have been named , and are either veteran duelists or female ( spectre is a male rookie duelist ) .\nno canon source records a jade falcon raid on new exford during the jade falcon incursion of 3064 . an incursion after 3064 would have constituted a violation of the arrangement worked out by archer christifori and adam steiner with khan marthe pryde .\ntalon / wernke was garrisoned by the seventh federated commonwealth rct , rather than the twentieth . fighting began there in 3064 .\nburr ' s black cobras were not destroyed on talon / wernke , but took a long - term contract with the word of blake .\nnew canton was not conquered by clan wolf during the fedcom civil war . it became a part of the blake protectorate in 3067 - 3068 .\nthe game refers to the attackers on hesperus ii as the fourth davion heavy guards . per canon , the attackers were the fourth skye rangers . ( also , there is no such unit as the fourth davion heavy guards , which appears to be an amalgam of the fourth davion guards and the davion heavy guards . )\nthe player takes the role of spectre , a male commander of a small mercenary company . trained under a pilot program on outreach where smaller mercenary companies are\nsponsored\nby larger ones ( such as the kell hounds , wolf ' s dragoons , gray death legion , or northwind highlanders ) , spectre travels inside the fictional interstellar region of the chaos march during the fedcom civil war ( specifically during the time period from january 1 , 3066 to late july 3067 ) . the player makes a living earning cash and useful salvage from completing mission contracts for various factions . with these resources , the player can purchase new weapons and battlemechs , pay for ' mech repairs , and hire additional mechwarriors for his or her company .\nthe player has significant flexibility in which missions they choose and in what order . accordingly , there are no firm dates for when any of the campaigns take place during the game ' s 3066 - 3067 time frame . since many of the campaigns use events from throughout the 3062 - 3067 federated commonwealth civil war as a backdrop , dates of related canonical events are noted .\ndates : in 3061 - 3062 , first lord of the star league sun - tzu liao placed sldf peacekeeping troops on styk commonality worlds . just prior to leaving office , he rotated those troops , replacing them with ccaf regulars , and then launched a campaign of annexation . the star map in the 3063 - dated\nshattered sphere\nsourcebook shows the styk commonality having rejoined the confederation , suggesting that the styk commonality fell in 3062 .\nstyk commonality under siege - the capellan confederation attacks the styk commonality , hoping to absorb the small chaos march state . both sides hire mercenary support . ( transcript )\nreinforcement - spectre is hired by the styk commonality to support lindon ' s battalion in the defense of the city of thurbid and its naval repair facility . hammer and watchdog lances from lindon ' s battalion are under heavy attack by capellan forces when spectre arrives . ( transcript )\npeace in the chaos march ? - after the styk commonality ' s victory at thurbid , the capellan confederation offers to begin peace talks . spectre is chosen as an honor guard . ( transcript )\npeace talks - spectre stands guard with the commonality security force as peace talks begin . the capellan motorcade explodes on arrival , throwing the styk security forces into disarray . capellan ' mechs attack in the explosion ' s aftermath , and styk air cover is destroyed when its base is hit with a fuel - air explosive . as fighting renews throughout the capital city , spectre escorts the styk peace delegates to a secure firebase . if hammer lance survived earlier , they assist spectre . ( transcript )\nevacuation - with the heads of the styk commonality scattered by the fighting , spectre escorts the peace delegates from the firebase to the spaceport to escape offworld . the commonality appears to be breaking up , and there is no longer a functional government to pay for this mission . ( transcript )\nassassination - capellan agent krull hires spectre to assassinate three key styk commonality political leaders on the eve of the peace talks . after killing the targets , spectre takes his payment and leaves styk for more contracts . ( transcript )\ntreachery in the styk commonality - styk ' s peace delegation , including its military leader general maureen steele , was wiped out in a sneak attack , allegedly led by spectre . the styk commonality is in danger of imminent collapse . ( transcript )\ndates : the halloran v campaign could have taken place any time during the federated commonwealth civil war . spectre finishes the first group of missions , then leaves and comes back after an interval , so earlier in the war is most likely .\nthe halloran v planetary militia has split along faction lines in the federated commonwealth civil war . rival militia units have imposed martial law and seized supplies from local industries . the halloran mining & excavation ( hm & e ) cartel has hired spectre ' s mercenary unit to defend its holdings .\nbattle lines being drawn - the mrbc updates its members on the outbreak of the fedcom civil war . ( transcript )\n[ sponsor unit ] update - the sponsoring mercenary units inform their clients that they are officially neutral in the fedcom civil war , and advise staying loyal to their parent unit and their contracted employers , while avoiding actions that would burn bridges . ( transcript )\ncheckpoint - spectre lance destroys halloran protectorate militia roadblocks on the route through the caspian mountains used by transpax , inc , a subsidiary of hm & e , allowing transpax to resume running convoys . ( transcript )\ntranspax defies militia control - transpax confirms it has hired a mercenary unit for short - term defense of its coastal holdings as part of its corporate security measures . ( transcript )\noffshore - transpax , inc . hires spectre to defend the deneb offshore drilling platform on the northwest coast of the secondary continent against halloran protectorate navy units - two destroyer groups and the aerospace carrier indignation . spectre ' s unit sinks the destroyers and downs the vtols launched from the carrier . spectre and his troops leave halloran v in search of additional contracts after this mission is complete . ( transcript )\ndates : though they can vary from year to year , the solaris vii sourcebook indicates that the championships are usually run in the latter part of any given year . this could take place any year between 3063 and 3066 . the map pack : solaris vii book lists the canon champions for the 3060s , and spectre is not a match for any of them , rendering his grand championship victory non - canon .\nthe jungle ( light ) - spectre wins the first light match of the season . announcer duncan fisher says he ' s never heard of spectre before , but congratulates him on his first solaris victory . ( transcript )\nthe factory ( light ) - spectre gets an offer from a flea pilot to cooperate until they are they final two . fisher declares spectre a rookie solaris pilot to watch . ( transcript )\nthe coliseum ( light ) - fisher calls spectre a fancy merc hotshot turned solaris jock . ( transcript )\nthe jungle ( medium ) - fisher says the medium circuit has been slow , except for a scandal when bobby\nkiller\nfields was accused of throwing a match , and has been banned pending a full inquiry . fisher says spectre rolled right over the competition . ( transcript )\nthe factory ( medium ) - spectre defeats peter dexter , who had come out of retirement after five years , though he never placed better than 37th , even in his prime . fisher notes that fan favorites alice newkirk and miria stewart have moved up to the heavy circuit . ( transcript )\nthe coliseum ( medium ) - fisher notes that davion and steiner supporters have nearly come to blows . the announcer spotlights mercenary gladiator alex haight , but he falls to spectre . ( transcript )\nthe jungle ( heavy ) - fisher notes that this heavy season has been dominated by house steiner pilots , who avoid shooting at each other . spectre faces off against capellan miria stewart , who fisher thinks should have stayed in the medium circuit . ( transcript )\nthe factory ( heavy ) - at the halfway point for the season , spectre defeats steiner contender nako tayuma . ( transcript )\nthe coliseum ( heavy ) - spectre faces off against steiner ' s ellie neals , who has a home crowd advantage , and breaks steiner ' s stranglehold on their home arena . ( transcript )\nthe jungle ( assault ) - fisher names odessa , coleman , and neals as three of the most elite pilots to watch on the assault circuit . spectre wins and qualifies for the jungle championship . ( transcript )\nthe factory ( assault ) - spectre defeats fan favorite marcus wilder and teams up with alice newkirk until the final two , qualifying for the factory championship . ( transcript )\nthe coliseum ( assault ) - spectre battles rising star kayla tirrel , a pro - victor gladiator who needs bodyguards after having put a steiner fan into the hospital with one punch . ( transcript )\nthe jungle ( championship ) - fisher describes spectre as a bookie ' s nightmare as he wins the championship , qualifying for the grand championship . ( transcript )\nthe factory ( championship ) - spectre faces all - stars srin odessa and marcus wilder and wins through , becoming the king of the rubble pile . ( transcript )\nthe coliseum ( championship ) - steiner fans are enraged because their favorite , ellie neals , has failed to qualify for the championships . fisher says he hasn ' t seen a performance like spectre ' s since gross took the grand championship in ' 62 . ( transcript )\nthe coliseum ( grand championship ) - spectre faces off against srin odessa , samantha coleman , and nako tayuma . srin is notable for having a mysterious training regimen involving eating live beetles , but she falls to spectre nonetheless , making spectre the grand champion . ( transcript )\nadvertisements - the loading screens feature numerous advertisements for businesses and attractions on solaris vii . ( transcript )\ndates : deneb control welcomes spectre back , and notes that some of the other units rotating through have been less than reliable , indicating that spectre and his unit departed the halloran v theater for a period before returning .\nthe halloran protectorate militia has increased its raids on transpax , inc . facilities with naval and air assets . spectre is hired to once again guard the deneb facility .\noffshore a - the halloran protectorate destroyers arbold and harrington attack the deneb platform , but are destroyed by spectre with support from harpy squadron ' s stilettos . ( transcript )\nescort - spectre ' s force guards a pro - katrina corvatti corporation convoy carrying artillery launchers between the factory and its corporate spaceport . once at the spaceport , station control reports a lance of hostile ' mechs inbound . spectre coordinates with hrothgar - class dropship commander captain dashka to destroy the attackers . ( transcript )\nindustry raid - spectre ' s troops raid the tibor industrial facility , which is guarded by a burr ' s black cobra medium ' mech lance under lt . dunman . spectre destroys the fuel depot and other key buildings . dunman orders his lance to withdraw . ( transcript )\noffshore b - the black cobras are leading a naval and battlemech attack against transpax ' s deneb coastal facility . admiral carrington of the halloran protectorate ' s carrier vessel harkness has sworn to destroy the deneb platform . transpax has evacuated most of their staff , leaving the platform under the command of corporate officer second class smedlin . the attacking cobra forces are led by a mechwarrior code - named\ndragonfly\n, who is targeting spectre . after spectre ' s forces repulse the attack , admiral carrington is relieved of duty and his successor negotiates a truce with transpax , ending the fighting on halloran v . ( transcript )\ndates : the set - up indicates that a small force of jade falcons has landed on new exford as part of a much larger push into the arc - royal defense cordon and the lyran alliance . per canon , this\nfalcon incursion\ntook place in 3064 .\njungle recon - spectre ' s force patrols an island in the cocuala chain to locate the jade falcon center of operations . they encounter and defeat star captain jeffer roshak and find another clan star based at a pirate supply depot , but fail to locate the jade falcon operations center . ( transcript )\nstorm patrol - spectre takes his force on patrol for the falcon raiders on another island in the cocuala chain . they find and destroy two stars of falcon ' mechs and navigate through a minefield protecting the jade falcon drop site . they use long - range fire to destroy one of the two falcon dropships . ( transcript )\nbeach fight - spectre challenges star colonel aisa thastus to a trial of possession for the cocuala island chain . spectre bids two lances against thastus ' binary . spectre ' s forces defeat the falcons , and he claims thastus as his bondsman . ( transcript )\nbackstab - at the urging of his mechcommander , lt . castle ( who became a refugee when the clans invaded the free rasalhague republic ) , spectre launches a covert headhunter raid on the falcon encampment the night before the scheduled trial of possession . they take out the encampment and kill star colonel thastus . ( transcript )\ndates : the federated commonwealth civil war sourcebook indicates that fighting on talon and wernke began in earnest in late 3064 , so it would make the most sense for these missions to take place in early 3065 .\nregimental infighting overtakes wernke - a news report indicates that the twentieth avalon hussars and the twenty - second avalon hussars have begun fighting for control of the kallon industries ' mech works on talon . ( note : it was actually the 7th fedcom rct that fought the 22nd on talon . ) ( transcript )\nmoonlight ( talon ) - house davion hires spectre to investigate a communication disruption between the antares supply depot and its orbital launch site . spectre ' s forces find the depot occupied by the black cobras , and drive them off . mercnet rumors suggest the unit will be disbanded due to insufficient strength . ( transcript )\ncountry life ( wernke ) - house davion hires spectre go guard a the communications array at gavin ' s bend . they successfully defend all vital buildings against an assault by an entire ' mech company , with vtol support . ( transcript )\n' mech works defense ( talon ) - house davion hires spectre to protect the kallon ' mech works . spectre ' s troops battle attacking steiner forces on the proving grounds , buying enough time for a mechwarrior code - named\ncanary\nto lead a force of prototype templars into the fray . after the battle , canary gifts two templars to spectre under the guise of\nfield testing\nthe prototypes . ( transcript )\nblackout ( talon ) - house steiner hires spectre on a covert op to destroy the intrasystem communications array and eliminate the living facilities and vehicles on the base while a blackout emitter jams local communications , leaving no witnesses . ( transcript )\nnight op ( talon ) - house steiner hires spectre to scout kallon industries to gather data on their templar design . spectre scans an actuator stress testing lab , omnimech weapon mounts , and a pair of templars , then destroys liquid fuel tanks and escapes when the explosion destroys the primary sensor grid . ( transcript )\n' mech works attack ( talon ) - house steiner hires spectre to assault the previously scouted kallon ' mech works , destroying the hangars , the test facilities , and the templar omnimech prototypes . following the mission , house davion blacklists spectre ' s unit for the duration of the war . ( transcript )\nkallon industries sacked - news reports indicate spectre destroyed a strategic ' mech works facility working on a prototype templar , setting back development indefinitely . ( transcript )\nthe player cannot take any missions on new syrtis , but in - game news reports track the progress of the fighting there .\nsteiner declares war on new syrtis - katrina steiner deploys a large task force to ensure the loyalty of duke george michael hasek , field marshal of the capellan march . this pushes duke hasek into an anti - katrina stance , and fighting breaks out on the world . per canon , this took place in november 3065 . ( transcript )\nmilitia slaughtered on new syrtis - the new syrtis march militia under major tia carruthers is ambushed and destroyed by the eleventh avalon hussars at the bowerton glacier . per canon , this took place in february 3066 . ( transcript )\neleventh avalon hussars surrender - the eleventh avalon hussars surrender to the vanguard legion , mercenaries in duke hasek ' s employ . per canon , this took place in may 3066 . ( transcript )\nhasek victory on new syrtis - hasek ' s eighth syrtis fusiliers , davion light guards , and vanguard legion defeat the fourth donegal guards and the eleventh avalon hussars , claiming victory . the fighting left the capital city of saso in ruins , and destroyed the morgan hasek - davion glacier memorial . duke hasek announces his intention to keep his forces out of the civil war between victor and katrina . per canon , the fighting ended on may 16 , 3066 . ( transcript )\nthe player cannot take any missions on proserpina , but a news report updates the status of the fighting there .\neighth crucis lancers destroyed - the draconis combine wipes out the embattled eighth crucis lancers , who fought to the end against a dcms force three times their size . analysts claim that archon princess katrina steiner intentionally denied them support because they were nominally aligned with her brother victor . per canon , this took place in march 3066 . ( transcript )\ndates : duke robert kelswa - steiner launched his bid for independence in mid - 3065 , and other skye worlds , including eaton , joined the cause as the months progressed , making early 3066 the most likely time for the eaton campaign to play out .\nfree skye movement breaks peace - a news report claims duke robert kelswa - steiner is coordinating with victor steiner - davion to advance his bid to gain independence for the isle of skye worlds . martial law is in place on many worlds , and with frontline forces caught up in the civil war , planetary governors and industrial concerns have begun to hire mercenaries for security . ( transcript )\nmerc alley - jonathan thayer , the pro - skye governor of eaton , has hired spectre to destroy a lyran loyalist convoy moving supplies across the desert west of the capital . once victorious , spectre salvages what his troops can carry and has the rest thermite - bombed . ( transcript )\nmerc alley a - spectre attacks another convoy as it moves through barlow gap , capturing some clantech weapons in the process . ( transcript )\nmerc alley b - the katrina - loyalists continue to use barlow gap to move supplies , but their convoys are larger and better protected . spectre leads another raid on a convoy , but walks into a loyalist ambush . the mercenaries break contact and inform the governor that barlow gap is no longer a viable target . ( transcript )\nbandit hideaway - free skye has identified several enemy base locations southwest of the capital , and the governor orders spectre to take one out with a night strike . despite unexpectedly heavy aerospace attacks , spectre ' s force knocks out a major loyalist base . ( transcript )\ngovernor ' s mansion - spectre ' s force is assigned to guard the mansion where the governor has sent his family for safety . lyran loyalists attack , seeking hostages , but spectre ' s forces destroy them , earning the personal gratitude of the governor and his family . ( transcript )\nmercenary unit thwarts kidnapping - the eaton senate ' s mercenary liaison , adrianna mackey , lauds spectre ' s outstanding performance in service to free skye . ( transcript )\nrevolution - governor thayer hires spectre to support skye separatist forces battling loyalists in the st . andes mountains west of the capital . spectre takes up position in support of third company ( under the command of\nblack six\n) in barlow gap . the fighting breaks the loyalists , ending the fighting on eaton . ( transcript )\n( note :\nblack six\nis also the callsign used by colonel michael lawhorn of the black knight legion in mechwarrior 4 : black knight . however , since lawhorn died on kentares iv in 3063 , and this mission postdates that event , this appears to be an in - joke / homage , rather than a cameo by lawhorn . )\ndates : the setup states that the gray death legion recently finished a very costly campaign to keep the facilities in lyran hands . the only subsequent attack on hesperus ii involving free skye forces during the civil war was in early 3066 .\nescort - spectre takes a contract to defend a defiance industries munitions convoy traveling on the highway between the factory and the spaceport , guarding it against attacks by skye separatist guerrillas . the guerrillas blow the main bridge , forcing the convoy to take a dangerous detour . ( transcript )\nassault - house steiner hires spectre to attack and destroy the skye separatist field base on hesperus ii . spectre and castle discuss the irony of having recently fought on the separatists ' side on eaton . spectre ' s force destroys the base ' s communications station , radar , barracks , and hrothgar dropship . ( transcript )\n' mech works defense - house steiner hires spectre to defend the fafnir prototypes and defiance industries research facilities at the von straub proving grounds from davion - aligned guerrillas . the proving grounds garrison commander , warbler , defends the north side of the complex , assigning spectre ' s force to cover the southern approach . they identify the attackers as elements of the\nfourth davion heavy guards .\n( note : there is no such unit , which appears to be an amalgam of the fourth davion guards and the davion heavy guards . per canon , the attackers were the fourth skye rangers , in any event . ) two hrothgar - class dropships land to offload more attacking forces , but spectre leads a sortie to their landing zone to destroy the ships before they can deploy their troops . warbler recommends a triple pay bonus to the defiance industries board of directors , and gives spectre a fafnir . ( transcript )\nraid - the skye separatists hire spectre to attack a pair of defiance industries munitions plants . defiance industries blacklists spectre after this mission . ( transcript )\nstealth - the separatists hire spectre to infiltrate the von straub proving grounds and scan the facilities there for intel . a search of the armor integrity lab and weapons integration lab reveal some zeuses and a pair of prototype fafnir assault ' mechs . spectre extracts before the proving ground defenders return . ( transcript )\n' mech works attack - victor ' s allied forces hire spectre to destroy the von straub proving grounds and the fafnir prototypes . the guerrillas support the attack with limited air assets , while davion commandos infiltrate the grounds and raid the main research database . after the operation , spectre ' s unit is blacklisted by the lyran alliance , which pledges to seek revenge after katrina wins the war . ( transcript )\nthe player cannot take any missions on tikonov , but in - game news reports update the progress of the fighting there .\nprince wins victories on tikonov - the tenth lyran guards under the personal command of prince victor steiner - davion have landed on tikonov and won key victories against the first and third tikonov republican guards and the fifteenth deneb light cavalry . per canon , this took place in late may , 3066 . ( transcript )\ntikonov falls to prince ' s war machine - victor ' s forces take control of tikonov after destroying the first tikonov republican guard and allowing katrina ' s forces to withdraw from the system under the terms of a ceasefire . per canon , this takes place in late july , 3066 . ( transcript )\ndates : while the in - game campaign has the player going directly from overlord to resupply and checkmate in a matter of weeks to fit the compressed time - scale of the game , per canon the initial landings ( overlord ) take place in august 3066 , while the resupply mission corresponds with actions in january 3067 , and checkmate takes place on april 2 , 3067 .\nwhile katrina steiner holds court on new avalon , her aunt , general of the armies nondi steiner , serves as regent on tharkad . spectre helps the kell hounds overthrow her and install peter steiner - davion as archon .\npeter steiner - davion returns - news reports state that prince peter steiner - davion has returned from ten years in seclusion to claim the lyran alliance throne , with the support of his brother victor . kell hound units in the arc - royal defense cordon mobilize to support peter ' s claim , and it is rumored that morgan kell is behind this power play . per canon , this took place in august 3066 . ( transcript )\noverlord - a week before the kell hounds land , peter steiner - davion hires spectre to support the his personal troops ' attack on nondi steiner ' s positions in the sector . spectre initially serves as a decoy force to allow peter ' s troops to make a flanking attack , and then his troops assault a grounded overlord - class dropship . per canon , the kell hounds landed on august 26 , 3066 , so this would take place on august 19 . ( transcript )\ntharkad besieged - news reports indicate that a multi - unit task force of regular military and mercenary commands has made planetfall on tharkad , including the kell hounds and elements of phelan kell ' s clan wolf - in - exile . mercnet names spectre one of its\ncommanders to watch .\n( transcript )\nresupply - spectre ' s unit escorts a supply convoy to a landing zone where dropships carrying lt . colonel scott bradley ' s second kell hounds regiment will be landing , following heavy action in the southern hemisphere . hostile ' mechs attack the dropships as they land , destroying one and crippling another . one of the dropship captains is dashka , whom spectre had met previously . once resupplied , the kell hounds redeploy northeast of tharkad city . per canon , this would have taken place several months into the campaign , perhaps around january , 3067 , when encirclement of the capital began . ( transcript )\ncheckmate - peter asks spectre ' s force to support his command company during the final assault against nondi ' s fifteenth lyran guards in tharkad city . spectre ' s force eliminates an airbase and protects peter . when peter and nondi face each other , she refuses his demand that she surrender . when nondi ' s ' mech is destroyed , her xo , lt . colonel bryce yields and orders all lyran guard units to power down and surrender . afterwards , spectre takes a long - term security detail contract with archon peter . per canon , the final battle took place on april 2 , 3067 . ( transcript )\ndates : the fedcom civil war sourcebook indicates katrina began recalling units to defend new avalon in 3066\nas april approached ,\nmaking it likely that the parade and speech are on march 17 , 3066 , when new avalon celebrates grain rebellion day - a major holiday well suited for both parades and speeches . the player ' s missions appear to happen very shortly after katrina ' s arrest , most likely in late april , 3067 .\narchon speaks at new avalon parade - the fifth donegal guards and nineteenth arcturan guards rcts parade through the streets of avalon city , and katrina gives a speech saluting their excellence and dedication to the federated commonwealth , while condemning insurrectionists . per canon , they arrived in march 3066 . ( transcript )\nseventeenth called to new avalon - with the arrival of the seventeenth avalon hussars , the planetary garrison has been increased to six katrina - loyal rcts . per canon , they arrived in late march , 3066 . ( transcript )\nwar on new avalon - tancred sandoval and the second robinson rangers spearheads the invasion of new avalon , engaging the katrina - loyal third robinson rangers on new avalon ' s rostock continent , along the gaveston river . rumors suggest the davion light guards have traveled from new syrtis to join victor ' s coalition . per canon , the second and third rangers battled on july 5 , 3066 . ( transcript )\nnew avalon liberated - katrina steiner orders her forces to surrender , and is taken into custody by victor ' s allied coalition . victor reinstates his sister yvonne as regent . no decision on katrina ' s fate has been announced . per canon , katrina surrendered on april 20 , 3067 . ( transcript )\nspaceport - katrina - loyalist rabid fox agents hire spectre ' s unit to infiltrate new avalon and support their efforts to rescue katrina . the unit ' s attempt at stealth fails , and they are forced to fight their way clear of the spaceport . they rendezvous with the rabid foxes and learn that katrina has been taken offplanet under great secrecy . ( transcript )\nhacker run - the rabid foxes assign spectre to attack a security base , providing cover for a commando team to hack into the base computers and learn katrina ' s location . the rabid foxes learn katrina has been moved to arc - royal , but their extraction chopper is destroyed , and the commandos are killed when they try to commandeer an apc to escape . the rabid fox commander asks spectre to take a special mission to clan wolf to ensure katrina ' s rescue , but castle recommends against getting involved with the clans and suggests starting over in the chaos march . ( transcript )\na plan of action - the rabid fox commander asks spectre to deliver the information that katrina steiner is being held on arc - royal to khan vladimir ward of clan wolf . the foxes provide a jumpship , then go to ground . ( transcript )\nwolf trial - the rabid foxes have asked spectre to petition khan vlad ward to rescue katrina steiner from arc - royal . to satisfy his sense of honor , khan ward declares he will grant the request if katrina ' s emissary ( spectre ) can defeat a star of bloodnamed wolf warriors in a trial of position and then become a clan wolf bondsman . fighting sequentially , spectre defeats jules sender , rhanda stiles , zel vickers , hanse noruff , and manda ruby . following his victory , vlad seizes katrina from arc - royal , and spectre becomes a fully fledged warrior of clan wolf , eager to restart the drive to conquer terra . ( transcript )\ndates : the word of blake chaos march expansion referenced in the article took place , per canon , in february 3066 . the article cites the annexations as a response to capellan aggression against the styk commonality ( which is consistent given the game ' s compressed timeline ) , but per canon , that happened in 3062 . canon sources indicate the saiph triumvirate broke up due to internal discord in late 3067 - early 3068 , and its worlds became members of the blake protectorate . the odd mention of clan wolf as the aggressor on new canton in the briefing can be dismissed as an error , since in - mission dialogue clearly identifies the opfor as capellan .\nword of blake to occupy chaos march - caph , keid , new home , bryant , and epsilon eridani ask the word of blake to supply garrison forces to protect them against capellan aggression , citing recent capellan attacks against the styk commonality . ( note : per canon , the styk commonality fell in 3062 , but the capellans were pressing the saiph triumvirate in 3066 . ) ( transcript )\ngriffon base - spectre ' s mercenary force hot drops into a battle between the stalwart support mercenary infantry unit and the capellan confederation ' s harloc raiders under colonel wu deng tang , battling for control of griffon base . spectre takes command of griffon base and assists his fellow mercenaries in battling the capellan forces , killing wu tang . with the colonel ' s death , lieutenant cho orders the raiders to retreat , but spectre ' s forces pursue them and destroy the attackers in detail . spectre informs the planetary government he has taken control of the base , and offers to negotiate terms of service . using griffon base as a launching point for more missions in the chaos march , spectre ' s unit reaches the size of a regimental combat team by the start of the jihad . this would likely take place in late 3067 , since a reference is made to new canton having been\nuntil recently\na part of the saiph triumvirate , and the triumvirate having canonically broken up over political differences in late 3067 - early 3068 . ( transcript )\nthis page was last edited on 12 april 2018 , at 10 : 53 .\nurltoken honored to distribute mechwarrior 4 | battletech : 25 years of heavy metal mayhem .\nwe are honored by the opportunity bestowed upon us by smith & tinker and its partners , and we hope the online community will enjoy this free release all the while recognizing the support and commitment that smith & tinker , catalyst games , and urltoken has made to the battletech fans around the world .\nwill it be patched to run on vista / win7 ? i know i had problems getting anything less than mercs to run in xp .\n@ alex182 \u2013 having it run on win7 x64 would be really nice for sure .\nawesome ! great news for all of us that have been on the mech\u2019s for years now . i look forward to getting in on in a metal suit again soon \ud83d\ude42\nall my dreams are coming through . i\u2019ve been praying for this for years . a new game . and mw4 will be free . my old version stopped working a while ago . and after i couldn\u2019t find it in stores i resorted to a torrent . but instant action and the mechlab didn\u2019t even work . due to badly coded cracks . and you can\u2019t imagine what torture it is to not have instant action and more importantly . the mech lab . i shouldn\u2019t even explain it . its obvious .\none thing . make sure there is a patch for xp and vista ! ( and maybe win7 ) not to many people have win95 or 98 anymore .\nif so , that\u2019s incredibly awesome . i hope it brings some new players that become fans like the old timers and we get a solid playerbase in time for the new mechwarrior game\u2019s release so s & t gets some good sales revenue from it and is encouraged to continue building the franchise . = )"]}
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", "topic": 30}], "title": "rockyou", "paragraphs": ["rockyou blog former aol / adap . tv global head joins rockyou as chief media officer\nplease contact rockyou with any questions or comments about this privacy policy or the rockyou sites by emailing : privacy @ rockyou . com .\npress release : rockyou : former aol / adap . tv global head joins rockyou as chief media officer\nrockyou ' s ceo , lisa marino , currently has an approval rating of 19 % . rockyou ' s primary competitors are\nowler has collected 21 screenshots of rockyou ' s website since jan 2012 . the latest rockyou website design screenshot was captured in may 2018 .\nrockyou , inc . and its subsidiaries ( collectively , \u201crockyou\u201d ) recognize that its customers , visitors , users , and others ( collectively or individually\nusers\n) who use games , applications , the website www . rockyou . com , and other services hosted by rockyou ( collectively , the\nrockyou sites\n) value their privacy . this privacy policy details important information regarding the use and disclosure of user information collected on the rockyou sites . rockyou provides this privacy policy to help you make an informed decision about whether to use or continue using the rockyou sites .\nrockyou , inc . and its subsidiaries ( collectively , \u201crockyou\u201d ) recognize that its customers , visitors , users , and others ( collectively or individually \u201cusers\u201d ) who use games , applications , the website urltoken and other services hosted by rockyou ( collectively , the \u201crockyou sites\u201d ) value their privacy . this privacy policy details important information regarding the use and disclosure of user information collected on the rockyou sites . rockyou provides this privacy policy to help you make an informed decision about whether to use or continue using the rockyou sites .\nand lastly , rockyou has acquired 50 cubes , which makes games for targeted at women such as mall world . marino said that rockyou has acquired the team\nin charge of rockyou\u2019s overseas operations , dayanidhi heads rockyou india and leads rockyou thailand as vice president , asia operations . dayanidhi has worked in the gaming industry for nearly 15 years and was previously managing director - asia of digital chocolate .\nsince rockyou was founded in 2005 , it has participated in 10 rounds of funding . in total rockyou has raised $ 168 . 7m . rockyou ' s last funding round was on mar 2015 for a total of $ 23 . 0m\nrockyou joins the no scams parade . but what ' s facebook up to ?\nrockyou currently has 3 , 551 followers on twitter . as of july 2013 rockyou had 2 , 999 followers . that ' s a 18 percent increase in 4 years\nrockyou currently has 8 , 422 fans on facebook . as of july 2013 rockyou had 5 , 414 fans . that ' s a 55 percent increase in 5 years\nrockyou develops a proprietary technology for social game developer to run and monetize their entire advertisement campaigns . rockyou is headquartered in san francisco , california . lisa marino is the ceo of rockyou . rockyou ' s latest funding round was a series f for $ 23m on mar 2015 . rockyou ' s most recent acquisition was little things , inc . for c an undisclosed amount on apr 2018 . as of june 2018 , rockyou has 8 . 4k fans on facebook and 3 . 6k followers on twitter .\nrockyou\u2019s primary objective in collecting user information is to provide and enhance the rockyou sites and to enable users to easily navigate and enjoy the rockyou sites . when you use the rockyou sites , we may collect and record the information you provide us voluntarily through urltoken (\nfacebook\n) in accordance with the policies and terms of facebook .\nrockyou arch - rival slide was acquired by google in august for $ 228 million .\nrockyou prompted users to enter their third - party site credentials directly into the rockyou site when sharing data or an application . the facebook integration requires proper facebook authentication , and\nrockyou\u2019s primary objective in collecting user information is to provide and enhance the rockyou sites and to enable users to easily navigate and enjoy the rockyou sites . when you use the rockyou sites and mobile applications , we may collect and record the information you provide us voluntarily through urltoken ( \u201cfacebook\u201d ) in accordance with the policies and terms of facebook .\nrockyou develops a proprietary technology for social game developer to run and monetize their entire advertisement campaigns . rockyou was founded in 2005 . rockyou ' s headquarters is located in san francisco , california , usa 94107 . it has raised 168 . 7m . . .\nprotecting the privacy of young children is especially important to rockyou . for that reason , rockyou does not knowingly collect or maintain personal information or non - personal information on the rockyou sites from persons under 13 years of age , and no part of our website is directed to persons under 13 . if you are under 13 years of age , then please do not use or access the rockyou sites at any time or in any manner . if rockyou learns that personal information of persons under 13 years of age has been collected on the rockyou sites then rockyou will take the appropriate steps to delete this information immediately .\nseasoned programmatic ad executive sean crawford to lead rockyou mobile and media expansion worldwide . . .\nprotecting the privacy of young children is especially important to rockyou . for that reason , rockyou does not knowingly collect or maintain personally identifiable information or non - personally - identifiable information on the rockyou sites from persons under 13 years of age , and no part of our website is directed to persons under 13 . if you are under 13 years of age , then please do not use or access the rockyou sites at any time or in any manner . if rockyou learns that personally identifiable information of persons under 13 years of age has been collected on the rockyou sites then rockyou will take the appropriate steps to delete this information immediately .\nrockyou promotes lisa marino to ceo\u2026 . and she ' s excited about it ( tctv )\n/ view / news / 172223 / rockyou _ acquires _ bingo _ developer _ ryzing . php\nyou may , of course , decline to submit personal information through the rockyou sites , in which case rockyou may not be able to provide certain services to you . please note that media files uploaded by users to the rockyou sites cannot be removed and remain subject to our terms of use .\nif you submit personal information to us by use of the rockyou sites , then we use your personal information to operate , maintain , and provide you the features and functionality of the rockyou sites .\nyou may , of course , decline to submit personally identifiable information through the rockyou sites , in which case rockyou may not be able to provide certain services to you . please note that media files uploaded by users to the rockyou sites cannot be removed and remain subject to our terms of use .\nabove : words of wonder is one of the games rockyou bought from disney and continues to operate .\napplifier is perceived as one of rockyou ' s biggest rivals . applifier was founded in 2008 , and is headquartered in helsinki , other . applifier generates $ 52 . 2m more revenue vs . rockyou .\nthe post rockyou hires powerful team of women executives to drive its digital media expansion appeare . . .\nacquisition of established app - based ad network to turbocharge rockyou ' s expansion into mobile . . .\nif you submit personally identifiable information to us by use of the rockyou sites , then we use your personal information to operate , maintain , and provide you the features and functionality of the rockyou sites .\nthis privacy policy is incorporated into and is subject to the rockyou terms of use . your use of the rockyou sites and any personal information you provide on the rockyou sites remain subject to the terms of this privacy policy and our terms of use . if you access the rockyou sites from a third - party social networking site , you may also be required to read and accept the third party\u2019s terms of service and privacy policy .\nchartboost is rockyou ' s # 3 rival . chartboost is headquartered in san francisco , california , and was founded in 2011 . chartboost competes in the application software industry . chartboost generates 150 % the revenue of rockyou .\nrockyou founder and ceo lance tokuda is no longer leading the company , we\u2019ve confirmed . tokuda helped found rockyou back in 2005 , and led it through several funding rounds totalling nearly $ 130 million . the change comes at a critical time in rockyou\u2019s life , as the company attempts to reinvent itself and bounce back from substantial layoffs .\nall told , the acquisitions will add three million to four million users to rockyou\u2019s existing network of 75 million users . rockyou operates games much like tv show syndicators do , making money from the entertainment long after it is past its prime , marino said . rockyou monetizes a lot of its network through premium ads from top brands .\nrockyou are still storing passwords in the clear , and transporting user passwords in the clear via email . despite the attack taking place over 10 days ago now and rockyou knowing about the attack , a user signing up for a rockyou account today will still have their password stored as plain text and emailed to them in the clear .\nrockyou corporate headquarters 642 harrison street suite 300 san francisco , ca 94107 office phone : 415 . 580 . 6400\nupon request rockyou will provide you with information about whether we hold , or process on behalf of a third party , any of your personal information . to request this information please contact us at privacy @ rockyou . com .\nvungle is a top competitor of rockyou . vungle is a private company that was founded in 2011 in san francisco , california . vungle operates in the internet software industry . compared to rockyou , vungle has 25 more employees .\nrockyou media is branching beyond social games with the launch of vocally , a new digital property for . . .\nrockyou has a history of stupidity . see here , here , and here . this may take the cake .\nto view and apply to all of rockyou ' s current flexible job postings , sign up for flexjobs today .\nnetwork features top games from some of social gaming\u2019s most successful publishers , including zynga , wooga , social point\u2014and rockyou .\nrockyou will not share , sell , rent or trade your personal information other than as described in this privacy policy .\nexclusive : rockyou has grown into one of the top video ad networks in the world by monetizing mobile . . .\nsocial games studio rockyou has reported a round of job cuts to its us workforce . speaking with gamasu . . .\none of the 32 million with a rockyou account ? you may want to change all your passwords . like now .\nsocial game publisher rockyou has purchased three major playdom social games from disney so that it save them from being shut down .\nif you\u2019re creative , brilliant , and passionate about interactive media , we want you at rockyou . founded in 2005 , r\nrockyou has employees and is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 157 .\nrockyou , the video ad network , has announced that it has acquired fanbread , which is a platform that . . .\nhello everyone - along with welcoming bingo blingo to the rockyou family , we ' re also proud to announce . . .\nsan francisco - march 2 , 2015 - interactive media company rockyou today announced it has raised $ 23m in . . .\nrockyou also reserves the right to disclose personal information and / or non - personal information that rockyou believes , in good faith , is appropriate or necessary to enforce our terms of use , take precautions against liability , to investigate and defend itself against any third - party claims or allegations , to assist government enforcement agencies , to protect the security or integrity of our the rockyou sites , and to exercise or protect the rights , property , or personal safety of rockyou , our users or others .\ni spoke with rockyou coo lisa marino , who says that tokuda told the company he would be stepping down last month , around the time that it pivoted to focus primarily on social gaming . a significant but undisclosed percentage of rockyou\u2019s workforce was laid off as part of the transition , and the company hired former ea exec jonathan knight to serve as svp of rockyou games .\nrockyou is an interactive media and entertainment company amplifying the authentic voice of multicultural millennials . wrapped around rockyou\u2019s video network which reaches 75 million monthly viewers , developed and optimized by publishers of leading social media apps , rockyou media provides brands and publishers with hyper - engaging content for a multicultural audience . headquartered in san francisco with offices in chicago and new york , follow us on twitter\nrockyou also reserves the right to disclose personally identifiable information and / or non - personally identifiable information that rockyou believes , in good faith , is appropriate or necessary to enforce our terms of use , take precautions against liability , to investigate and defend itself against any third - party claims or allegations , to assist government enforcement agencies , to protect the security or integrity of our the rockyou sites , and to exercise or protect the rights , property , or personal safety of rockyou , our users or others .\n( 4 - traders . com ) rockyou media ' s progressive business model gives way to property expansion and streng . . .\nsan francisco , ca - june 10 , 2015 - rockyou , a leading interactive media company , today announced tha . . .\nbangalore , india - - ( marketwired - jan 28 , 2015 ) - interactive media company rockyou today announcedit h . . .\nupdate : marino had clarified that tokuda is indeed still with rockyou , and that he is working on \u2018innovation and strategic initiatives\u2019 , such as exploring new areas for rockyou to expand into . that might include platforms ( for example , mobile ) or game genres .\namc and rockyou today announced the walking dead social game , developed by eyes wide games , has launched on facebook in open beta .\nit\u2019s been a bad year for rockyou . less than twelve months ago , the company had all of its 32 million accounts hacked .\nthese are all the companies that rockyou has acquired . rockyou has acquired 5 companies and its latest acquisition was little things , inc . in apr 2018 . little things is an online platform that allows users to share stories , videos , delicious recipes and diy projects .\nexclusive : mobile social game rockyou is laying off 65 people , or 18 percent of its staff , over the n . . .\nthe proposed settlement order bars deceptive claims regarding privacy and data security and requires rockyou to implement a data security program and submit to security audits by independent third - party auditors every other year for 20 years . it also requires rockyou to delete information collected from children under age 13 and bars violations of coppa . finally , rockyou will pay a $ 250 , 000 civil penalty for its alleged coppa violations .\nrival rockyou is making money by helping marketers advertise their widgets on facebook . yahoo initially struggled to sign up users for its music video application . using rockyou as a marketing vehicle , some 120 , 000 facebook members installed yahoo ' s music video application in one day .\nthe move is part of a greater strategy that may endear rockyou to fans who face the prospect of seeing their favorite social games closed .\nrockyou knew about the breach days ago , and it took a taunt from the hacker for the issue to become well - known and for rockyou to issue a response ( although their users are still not aware of the issue , unless they are reading the news online ) .\nthe trivial nature of the top ten rockyou passwords is bad enough , but worse is that nearly 50 per cent of passwords records exposed by the rockyou breach used names , slang words , dictionary words or trivial passwords ( consecutive digits , adjacent keyboard keys ) , imperva discovered .\nrockyou ' s revenue is the third highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 3 . 5m .\nsan francisco - - ( business wire ) - - kabam , inc . and rockyou today announced kabam is transferring a major . . .\nwe introduce rockyou\u2019s superhug ! to # 13 . another simple communication app , the title is currently earning around 4 . 4 million users .\nlisa marino , the chief executive of rockyou , said in an interview with gamesbeat that rockyou has hired a large number of the playdom employees who were still operating the games . she said that her company has learned how to profitably operate social games on facebook and elsewhere with smaller teams , even when the games are on the decline . rockyou\u2019s intention is to have minimal disruption to the service and operation of these games .\nrockyou is convincing giant marketers to shift some of their spending to facebook by assuring them the ads won ' t appear next to embarrassing content , says lisa marino , rockyou ' s vice president of sales . ads only run within rockyou ' s applications , which range from car racing games to digital pets to birthday cards .\ni can guarantee you won ' t be next to naked people , ' ' she says .\nhowever , tokuda\u2019s role change may not have been quite as smooth as rockyou is claiming . i called him to see if he had a comment of his own , and it sounded like the situation is still murky \u2014 he directed me to rockyou\u2019s pr team , and said that he is very much still with the company ( i\u2019ve reached out to rockyou pr to firm up what his current position is ) . granted , i did call him without warning so he may well have simply been caught off guard . but it does seem a little odd that he is still listed on rockyou\u2019s management page as ceo , and that his role change was not announced as part of the press cycle around rockyou\u2019s hiring of knight .\nrockyou\u2019s game network contains a wide range of popular titles from multiple genres appealing to a demographically diverse monthly audience of 75 million around the world .\nsan francisco , ca - - ( marketwired - jul 20 , 2015 ) - rockyou , a leading interactive media company , today . . .\nwhen you use the rockyou sites , rockyou or a third party advertising partner may employ clear gifs ( a . k . a . web beacons ) which are used to track the online usage patterns of our users anonymously . no personally identifiable information from your rockyou account is collected using these clear gifs . in addition , we may use clear gifs in html - based emails sent to our users to track which emails are opened by recipients . the information is used to enable more accurate reporting , improve the effectiveness of our marketing , and make rockyou sites better for our users .\nthe rockyou sites includes links to other web sites whose privacy practices may differ from those of rockyou . if you submit personal information to any of those sites , your information is governed by their privacy policies . we encourage you to carefully read the privacy policy of any web site you visit .\nsensitive login credentials - stored in plain text - were left exposed because of a sql injection bug in rockyou ' s website . rockyou admitted the breach , which applied to user password and email addresses for widgits it developed , and pledged to improve security in order to safeguard against future problems .\nall your campaigns placed in prime real estate within rockyou\u2019s games , offering highly engaged players additional / premium content in exchange for interacting with ads . .\nsocial game developer and publisher rockyou announced a partnership with peak games today to bring zoo world 2 to turkey , the middle east and north africa .\nthe rockyou sites includes links to other web sites whose privacy practices may differ from those of rockyou . if you submit personally identifiable information to any of those sites , your information is governed by their privacy policies . we encourage you to carefully read the privacy policy of any web site you visit .\nrockyou is responsible for the processing of personal data it receives , under the privacy shield framework , and subsequently transfers to a third party acting as an agent on its behalf . rockyou complies with the privacy shield principles for all onward transfers of personal data from the eu , including the onward transfer liability provisions .\nif an account / profile was created without your knowledge / authorization , please contact us at rockyou - support @ urltoken to request removal of the profile .\nthose are just the latest games that rockyou has grabbed , and rockyou will bring them over to its network in the coming months . disney has been cutting a lot of games and studios in an effort to make its game business profitable . the disney games have about 2 . 5 million monthly users on facebook .\nin charge of managing and operating all owned and operated games at rockyou , as well as rockyou\u2019s game product roadmap , maysam spent his career building teams and products focused on social applications , usability and design . he has an mba from santa clara\u2019s leavey school of business and an ms in eecs from stanford university .\nif you would like to discovery more information about rockyou or have a press inquiry , please fill out this form and we will get back to you shortly .\nthe profiles you create on the rockyou sites will be publically accessible unless otherwise indicated . you may change the privacy settings of your profile through your account portal .\nas part of our expanded list , truth box from rockyou comes in at # 6 . the social communication app garners 7 , 844 , 514 total users .\nyou may opt - out of location based services at any time by editing the setting at the device level or by emailing us at privacy @ rockyou . com .\nrockyou did a presentation at gdc and indicated that 0 . 7 k - factor was considered a solid number post - notification shutdown , down from 1 . 2 .\nrockyou announces results from research study that provide valuable insights for advertisers and marketers on the social game space . the study explores attitudes , behaviors of social game players .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve worked with rockyou over the last year on the financing of several strategic game acquisitions , \u201d fastpay ceo jed simon said . \u201cthe growth potential for in - game advertising is enormous . rockyou\u2019s growing video ad inventory puts it in a very unique position in the market and one that\u2019s proving to be very attractive for large brands . \u201d\nwith respect to personal data received or transferred pursuant to the privacy shield framework , rockyou is subject to the regulatory enforcement powers of the u . s . federal trade commission in certain situations , rockyou may be required to disclose personal data in response to lawful requests by public authorities , including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements .\nif rockyou ! learns of a security systems breach , then we may attempt to notify you electronically so that you can take appropriate protective steps . rockyou ! may post a notice on the rockyou ! sites if a security breach occurs . depending on where you live , you may have a legal right to receive notice of a security breach in writing . to receive a free written notice of a security breach ( or to withdraw your consent from receiving electronic notice ) you should notify us using this contact form .\nwith 1 billion monthly impressions seen by 75 million + social / mobile players , rockyou is the largest and most effective cross - platform video ad network of its kind .\nanalysis of the 32 million passwords recently exposed in the breach of social media application developer rockyou last month provides further proof that consumers routinely use easy to guess login credentials .\ngaming and advertising company rockyou has acquired mobile ad network playhaven from startup studio science inc . playhaven actually changed hands last fall , when science bought it from upsight , the\nrockyou allows other companies , called third - party ad servers or ad networks , to serve advertisements within the rockyou sites . these third - party ad servers or ad networks use technology to send , directly to your browser , the advertisements and links that appear on the rockyou sites . these third - parties automatically receive your ip address when this happens . they may also use other technologies ( such as cookies , javascript , or web beacons ) to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements and to personalize the advertising content .\nif rockyou learns of a security systems breach , then we may attempt to notify you electronically so that you can take appropriate protective measures . rockyou may post a notice on the rockyou sites if a security breach occurs . depending on where you live , you may have a legal right to receive notice of a security breach in writing . to receive a free written notice of a security breach ( or to withdraw your consent from receiving electronic notice ) you should notify us by using the contact information in this statement .\nrockyou\u2019s strategy shows how free - to - play gaming has shifted the way the business works on social and mobile . the gamer is no longer the sole customer as marketers provide a significant chunk of the funding . that enables a company like rockyou to survive by going around and purchasing older games and serving up ads to their small but dedicated audiences .\nthe financial terms of the deal were not disclosed . rockyou also announced that it\u2019s moving offices from redwood city , calif . , to the potrero hill neighborhood of san francisco .\nrockyou india pvt ltd , no . 99 / 100 , prestige towers , residency road , bengaluru \u2013 560 025 india office phone : + 91 . 80 . 4900 . 3000\nnewsbrief : social gaming company rockyou has acquired philadelphia - based ryzing , as a means of expanding its total number of flagship titles and increasing its daily active user count . bingo by ryzing , the studio ' s main title which launched in 2011 and now sees over 75 , 000 daus , is being added to rockyou ' s roster of games , along with its real - money , proprietary gaming platform . rockyou says that , after it partnered up with ryzing earlier this year , it realized the full potential of the company and decided as a result to acquire ryzing . rockyou also announced that it plans to move its main headquarters from redwood city , california to the potrero hill district of san francisco on june 18 .\n\u201crockyou is investing in the development of the social gaming landscape and its growth as a powerful advertising medium , \u201d julie shumaker , svp and gm of media at rockyou said . \u201cthis study enables us to better understand social gamers and their motivations and provide advertisers , agencies , and social game developers with actionable information they can leverage in a rapidly evolving social economy . \u201d\ngreetings commanders ! we are excited to announce that rockyou has acquired war of nations from gree . all the events you love and customer support services will continue to run without any changes .\ndrawing from rockyou\u2019s expertise as a top game developer , ad engagement tightly integrated with game mechanics , rewarding players for interacting with brands and video ads with premium content and accelerated game progress .\nwhen you visit the rockyou sites , we may send one or more cookies \u2013 a small text file containing a string of alphanumeric characters \u2013 to your computer that uniquely identifies your browser .\nrockyou complies with the u . s . - e . u . safe harbor framework and the u . s . - swiss safe harbor framework as set forth by the u . s . department of commerce regarding the collection , use , and retention of personal data from european union member countries and switzerland . rockyou has certified that it adheres to the safe harbor privacy principles of notice , choice , onward transfer , security , data integrity , access , and enforcement . to learn more about the safe harbor program , and to view rockyou\u2019s certification , please visit urltoken\nrockyou uses commercially reasonable physical , managerial , and technical safeguards to preserve the integrity and security of your personal information . we cannot , however , ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to rockyou and you do so at your own risk . once we receive your transmission of information , rockyou makes commercially reasonable efforts to ensure the security of our systems . however , please note that this is not a guarantee that such information may not be accessed , disclosed , altered , or destroyed by breach of any of our physical , technical , or managerial safeguards .\nrockyou is cross - platform media company that acquires once popular but sunsetting social games and extends the profitable life of the games through a hybrid monetization model consisting of both digital goods and the world\u2019s largest in - game video advertising platform . compared to traditional game developers , rockyou is able to acquire audiences without taking as much upfront ip risk in what is typically a hits - driven business .\nas a full - service entertainment and media company , we know how to create contextual experiences for coveted and vocal audiences . rockyou connects advertisers to premium audiences through efficient programmatic and premium direct channels .\nrockyou has also licensed a number of social games from digital chocolate : army attack , a turn - based strategy game ; crazy penguin wars , a comical multiplayer action game ; millionaire city , a city - building business sim ; and zombie lane , a humorous role - playing game . rockyou will begin operating those games on its network this week . these currently have about 1 million monthly players .\nour commitment to data security : rockyou ! uses commercially reasonable physical , managerial , and technical safeguards to preserve the integrity and security of your personal information . we cannot , however , ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to rockyou ! and you do so at your own risk . once we receive your transmission of information , rockyou ! makes commercially reasonable efforts to ensure the security of our systems . however , please note that this is not a guarantee that such information may not be accessed , disclosed , altered , or destroyed by breach of any of our physical , technical , or managerial safeguards .\nthe rockyou sites are hosted in the united states and are intended for and directed to users in the united states . if you are a user accessing the rockyou sites from the european union , asia , or any other region with laws or regulations governing personal data collection , use , and disclosure , that differ from the laws of the united states , please be advised that through your continued use of the rockyou sites , which are governed by u . s . law , this privacy policy , and our terms of use , you are transferring your personal information to the united states and you consent to that transfer .\npeople want to show off what their tastes are ,\nsaid jia shen , co - founder and chief technology officer of rockyou .\nyou want to accessorize to show off who you are .\nwe do share non - personally - identifiable information ( such as anonymous user usage data , referring / exit pages and urls , platform types , number of clicks , etc . ) with interested third - parties to assist them in understanding the usage patterns for certain content , services , advertisements , promotions , and / or functionality on the rockyou site . rockyou may share personally - identifiable information and / or non - personally - identifiable information with third party - affiliates and business partners for the purpose of offering greater functionality and enhanced services through rockyou or other sites , and for the purpose of communicating these services to you .\nrockyou ( and its subsidiaries ) participate in and have certified compliance with the eu - u . s . privacy shield framework . rockyou is committed to subjecting all personal data received from european union ( eu ) member countries , in reliance on the privacy shield framework , to the framework\u2019s applicable principles . to learn more about the privacy shield framework , visit the u . s . department of commerce\u2019s privacy shield list . urltoken\nthe two companies had already worked together on the game bingo by ryzing \u2014 the game has been available since early 2011 , but rockyou took over as publisher through its studio partners program in january of this year .\nif you choose to submit a resume to rockyou via our site , please be aware that the resume submission is hosted on our third party service provider\u2019s platform . nevertheless , all personal information is stored and the upload of your resume is done by rockyou . our privacy policy governs the collection and use of this information . we use this information for the sole purpose of contacting you regarding the job for which you have applied .\nfor each of rockyou ' s applications , the firm employs two programmers who tweak the games to figure out how often to reward players with digital prizes to keep them happy - - and coming back for more . they also study how minor changes in the game impact how often facebook users send them to other friends . the approach has worked so far : rockyou ' s applications currently reach some 130 million unique users each month .\nthe initial exploit took advantage of a trivial sql injection vulnerability , a technique that has been well documented for over a decade . the method of vulnerability is extremely basic in execution , yet catastrophic in impact \u2013 which rockyou , and the sites users , are now learning the hard way . it is more of a surprise that this had not happen sooner \u2013 as the rockyou platform is a swiss cheese of security vulnerabilities and poor practices .\nrockyou account creation only enforced password of a minimal length of 5 characters , there was no requirement for mixed - case , numbers or punctuation . the platform actually encouraged simple passwords by not allowing any punctuation at all .\nheading up rockyou\u2019s engineering team since 2010 , larry was previously cto at tirnua and worked for nearly a decade at electronic arts as a senior engineer and tech / dev director . he studied at the university of ottawa .\nif you choose to submit a resume to rockyou via our site , please be aware that the resume submission is hosted on our third party service provider ' s platform . nevertheless , all personal information is stored and the upload of your resume is done by rockyou . our privacy policy governs the collection and use of this information . we use this information for the sole purpose of contacting you regarding the job for which you have applied .\nimperva\u2019s cto amichai shulman said that a 1990 unix password study revealed a password selection pattern similar to that exposed by the rockyou breach .\nthe problem has changed very little over the past 20 years ,\nhe added .\n< img src =\nurltoken\nclass =\nshot2\n/ > < a href =\nurltoken\n> rockyou < / a > earlier this morning < a href =\nhttp : / / www . busi\nwe use a third party payment gateway . if you choose to make a purchase within one of our applications , you will be transferred to a third party payment gateway to make the payment . the third party then provides rockyou the name on the account and the amount paid so that we may complete the transaction . we do share non - personal information ( such as anonymous user usage data , referring / exit pages and urls , platform types , number of clicks , etc . ) with interested third - parties to assist them in understanding the usage patterns for certain content , services , advertisements , promotions , and / or functionality on the rockyou site . rockyou may share personal information and / or non - personal information with third party - affiliates and business partners for the purpose of offering greater functionality and enhanced services through rockyou or other sites , and for the purpose of communicating these services to you .\nrockyou is acquiring gardens of time , words of wonder , and city girl . all three games are from disney\u2019s playdom division , which was recently hit with a bunch of layoffs . the acquisition is part of an ongoing strategy at rockyou to profitably operate games that are past their peak and might otherwise face shutdowns . the diehard fans of these games benefit because they get to keep playing games that might disappear as the original developer moves on to something new .\nhas an engineering degree in computer science and an mba , as well as an advanced management course from iimb . he has built , scaled and expertly managed in his position , running p & l of rockyou\u2019s most successful games .\nthe six - person ryzing team , including ceo manu gambhir , will be joining rockyou . and the company is acquiring bingo by ryzing too , which it says has more than 75 , 000 daily active users . ( appdata puts the number at 80 , 000 . ) in the announcement , rockyou ceo lisa marino says that the game\u2019s model ( where users can win real - world prizes through free sweepstakes drawings ) , combined with rockyou\u2019s more ad - focused business , makes for a unique company : \u201cnot only is real - money gaming superior in monetization to other types of game genres , it is also an accelerator for our ad monetization solutions , and ports well to mobile and other platforms . \u201d\nlisa marino : rockyou asia is majority - owned subsidiary . we launched it a couple years ago . we\u2019re excited about what jia is working on . rockyou asia is focused on mobile , particularly in japan but asia more broadly as well . jia and his team are a main part of ry family . he and i connect regularly as to what\u2019s going on , although they\u2019re independent . we have supported it with funding , coordinating around image , marketing , and brand presence .\nwidgets are programs like photo slide shows that sit on top of another site . created by companies such as san francisco ' s slide and rockyou , they can be added to a social - networking profile or blog to decorate the page .\nemily is spearheading rockyou\u2019s growth in building new brands and audiences . having previously run digital businesses at brit + co , tribune and the walt disney company , emily is shaping innovative content and marketing initiatives for our core demographic of multicultural millennials .\ntop titles from social and mobile gaming\u2019s most successful publishers , including zynga , scopely , wooga , and social point , along with rockyou\u2019s own hits like bakery blitz , kingdoms of camelot , kitchen scramble , solitaire arena , and zoo world .\n< a href =\nurltoken\n> rockyou , < / a > a social game developer , will be laying off a number of employees , we ' ve confirmed with the company . the total number of employees being cut , explains\ndatabase security firm imperva analysed the frequency of password disclosed by the breach , prior to publishing a report on thursday on consumer password worst practices , a problem illustrated by the top ten passwords thrown up by the rockyou security snafu ( below ) .\nthe case against rockyou is part of the ftc ' s ongoing effort to make sure companies live up to the privacy promises they make to consumers , and that kids ' information isn ' t collected or shared online without their parents ' consent .\nrockyou does not provide any personal information to these third - party ad servers or ad networks without your consent . however , please note that if an advertiser asks rockyou to show an advertisement to a certain audience ( for example , men ages 18 - 34 ) or audience segment ( for example , men ages 18 - 24 who have viewed certain channels of content ) and you respond to that advertisement , the advertiser or ad - server may conclude that you fit the description of the target audience .\nusers in certain jurisdictions have a right to access personal information held about them . your right of access can be exercised in accordance with applicable law . please submit any requests for access to your personal data in writing to privacy @ rockyou . com .\nusers in certain jurisdictions have a right to access personal information held about them . your right of access can be exercised in accordance with applicable law . please submit any requests for access to your personal data in writing to info @ rockyou . com .\nrockyou does not provide any personally identifiable information to these third - party ad servers or ad networks without your consent . however , please note that if an advertiser asks rockyou to show an advertisement to a certain audience ( for example , men ages 18 - 34 ) or audience segment ( for example , men ages 18 - 24 who have viewed certain channels of content ) and you respond to that advertisement , the advertiser or ad - server may conclude that you fit the description of the target audience .\npersonal information , for purposes of this privacy policy , will not include ( 1 ) game play information , such as stored game data , high scores , or game session duration , ( 2 ) any image , video , or other content posted by you on the rockyou sites , or ( 3 ) any information you may choose to share about yourself throughout the rockyou sites , such as in games or on message boards . any actions you perform with other players are considered public and at your sole discretion .\nthe top 10 competitors in rockyou ' s competitive set are applifier , vungle , chartboost , kiip , q1media , adcolony , mopub , vibrant media , nativex and vdopia . together they have raised over 140 . 9m between their estimated 1 . 5k employees .\nany personal information or content that you voluntarily disclose online ( on discussion boards , in messages and chat areas , within your public profile page , etc . ) becomes publicly available and can be collected and used by others to send you unsolicited messages . rockyou is not responsible for the personal information you choose to submit in these public areas of the site . your display name ( not your email address ) may be displayed to other users when you upload images or videos or send messages through the rockyou sites and other users can contact you through messages and comments . any images , captions , videos or other content that you submit to the rockyou sites may be redistributed through the internet and other media channels , and may be viewed by the general public . to request removal of your personal information from our blog or community forum , contact us at privacy @ rockyou . com . in some cases , we may not be able to remove your personal information , in which case we will let you know if we are unable to do so and why .\nany personal information or content that you voluntarily disclose online ( on discussion boards , in messages and chat areas , within your public profile page , etc . ) becomes publicly available and can be collected and used by others to send you unsolicited messages . rockyou is not responsible for the personally identifiable information you choose to submit in these public areas of the site . your display name ( not your email address ) may be displayed to other users when you upload images or videos or send messages through the rockyou sites and other users can contact you through messages and comments . any images , captions , videos or other content that you submit to the rockyou sites may be redistributed through the internet and other media channels , and may be viewed by the general public . to request removal of your personal information from our blog or community forum , contact us at info @ rockyou . com . in some cases , we may not be able to remove your personal information , in which case we will let you know if we are unable to do so and why .\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 rockyou has hired for in the past ( and which they may be likely to hire for again ! ) .\nthe rockyou sites includes social media features , such as the facebook like button and widgets , such as the share this button or interactive mini - programs that run on our sites . these features may collect your ip address and which page you are visiting on our site , and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly . social media features and widgets are either hosted by a third party or hosted directly on the rockyou sites . your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing it .\nare storing all user account data in plain text in their database , exposing all that information to attackers . rockyou have yet to inform users of the breach , and their blog is eerily silent \u2013 but the details of the security breach are going from bad to worse .\nwe display personal testimonials of satisfied customers on our website in addition to other endorsements . with your consent , we may post your testimonial along with your name . if you wish to update or delete your testimonial , you can contact us at privacy @ rockyou . com .\nrockyou , a mobile - game publisher that is focusing on building an in - game ad network , revealed today that it has secured a $ 10 million financing deal . fastpay , a lender that specializes in digital media , provided the capital . while rockyou was once a social - game developer , the company has shifted to building a network of players to serve ads to by acquiring aging social and mobile games from others . the company plans to use its new funds to pay for further acquisitions in an effort to bolster its appeal with marketers .\nrockyou says it will try and grow the user base for gourmet ranch , playdemic\u2019s first title that is currently playable on facebook with half a million monthly active users . in the game , players can grow organic crops , raise animals and prepare and serve meals to their friends .\nreceiving our newsletter is offered as part of our service . if you do not wish to receive our newsletter , you may opt - out at any time by using the unsubscribe link located at the bottom of each newsletter or by emailing us at privacy @ rockyou . com .\npassword database breaches have happened before , of course , but the size of the rockyou breach allowed for the most in - depth analysis of real - world passwords to date . these days the average surfer maintains scores of login credentials for social networking and e - commerce sites .\nrockyou has acquired around a dozen apps and games from other companies over the last year . that has enabled it to grow its gamer network to 75 million players while not developing anything original . the publisher has more than doubled its revenue year - over - year , according to marino .\nwhen you visit the rockyou sites , we may send one or more cookies - a small text file containing a string of alphanumeric characters - to your computer that uniquely identifies your browser . rockyou uses both session cookies and persistent cookies . a persistent cookie remains on your hard drive after you close your browser . persistent cookies may be used by your browser on subsequent visits to the site . persistent cookies can be removed by following your web browser help file directions . a session cookie is temporary and disappears after you close your browser . you can reset your web browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent . however , some features of the rockyou sites may not function properly if the ability to accept cookies is disabled . we do not link the information we store in cookies to any personally identifiable information you submit while on our sites ."]}